Tarago Times February 2013
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Tarago Times February 2013
February 2013 The Tarago Times is a non-profit community service, published monthly by the Tarago Sporting Association Inc, by a team of volunteers. It has a circulation of 500 copies distributed throughout Tarago, Lake Bathurst, Mayfield, Boro, Taylors Creek and surrounding districts and now the world at http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php Eva Gladys Snow th 4 November 1924 – 1st January 2013 St Andrew's Anglican Church, Tarago overflowed on Monday, January 7 th when family, relatives, friends and many former district residents gathered to farewell a much loved lifetime member of our community. Eva Snow truly was "the last of her kind" from a generation that was the very essence of life lived in a small rural community of the 20th Century. Hers was a full and active life that reflected a good balance of work, culture, sport, spirituality and, above all, the love of family and friends. She will be sadly missed and especially remembered for her generosity of spirit. The following lines from her service booklet say it all. If she could lend a helping hand, it always gave her pleasure. Her smiling face and her friendly ways will be with us forever. Thank you to her family for allowing us to share her Eulogy which was so eloquently delivered by her granddaughter, Donna Brown at the Service of Thanksgiving for Eva's Life. Eva was born at Berridale on the 4 November 1924, the eighth child of Percival Thomas and Mary Anne Croker. There were 10 children in the family all now deceased, 3 boys and 7 girls and Aunt Sarah was in charge of delivering the babies at home. Windellama, Bronte and Boro. She worked there until she met and married Bert Snow on 12 July 1943. Bert and Eva made their home at "Na-Vallee" where they lived for four years, along with their first daughter Barbra. Bert shore sheep and trapped rabbits and saved enough money to build a house on Bert's property "Clovelly". Ten years later their second daughter Gail was born. Eva was reared at ‘Willow Glen’, she attended part time school, at Cullulla Public School, their mode of transport being horse and sulky with her sisters Rita, Dolly and Hughina. At the age of 14, Eva left school to help her parents in their general store in Tarago. Eva assisted her Father to purchase produce from Goulburn and fresh vegetables at the chinamans gardens, now home to The Towers lucerne paddocks near Thorne’s Bridge, to stock their shop and for the vegetable run she did with her Brother Archie selling at Lake Bathurst, Eva and Bert moved to "Tweenways" where they lived for 21 years, however after Bert's death on 4 July 1993, Eva moved to The Station Masters House at Tarago, which they had previously purchased, as she would be close to her brother Archie, sister Hughina and caring family members and friends. It became a Veolia is a proud sponsor of The Tarago Times Woodlawn Bioreactor Community Feedback Line: 1800 241 750 (Continued on page 3) http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php Tarago and District Progress Association Inc. See article page 3 Hall The opening of the refurbished Tarago Hall kitchen and entrance was held on 2 nd December and we took the opportunity to thank The Veolia Mulwaree Trust and all other contributors to the project for their help. We unveiled a plaque which now hangs in the Hall. Photo above: L - R, GMC Mayor Geoff Kettle, Paul Stephenson of the Veolia Mulwaree Trust, Neil shepherd from TADPAI, John Reynolds of the Mulwaree Veolia Trust. Photo above: Paul Stephenson and Neil Shepherd Tarago Times Would you like to join the enthusiastic Tarago Times production team? Editing, proof reading, layout are all areas you can assist with. Training to use Microsoft Publisher is available. If you are interested, contact [email protected] Page 2 Tarago Times February 2013 http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php Eva Gladys Snow singing in the lounge room for hours on end. (Continued from page 1) Eva was a warden at St Andrews Church, Tarago for many years, attending most services until about the last three years. great pop-in place and everyone was made feel welcome. Eva travelled many miles attending campdrafts with her Brother Charlie to watch his beautiful black Stallion Abbie win many ribbons ridden by Paul Hart and sometimes Robert Rolfe. Eva was a keen tennis player and won many tournaments. She loved dancing and music, taking part in musicals at the Tarago Hall, showing off her shapely legs in the Can Can. Eva had an old time dance band called the "Melody Makers" with Justin Gillespie and Garry Stevenson and on many occasions Archie Croker. They played for many old time dances at the RSL Club, surrounding districts and private parties. Eva was affectionately known by all her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren as Did. She has always taken a keen interest in our horses. She would let you know if you were on the wrong lead, let me pick flowers out of her beautiful garden to plait into a horses tail, even stand on a horse float tail gate when loading unbroken 2 year olds, up until she was 80. She was a kind loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother and she loved watching any horse events that her family members participated in. In later years she loved following Jennifer and Bert Hatton’s race horses. Due to deteriorating health Did has lived with her sonin-law Bob and daughter Barbra for three years, and had many enjoyable holidays with Pauline, Dennis and Emily. She was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need and will be sadly missed by all. Eva Snow passed away at Goulburn Base hospital on New Year ’s Day aged 88. Did attended every parade Tiffinie and Crystal dressed up for. A proud, affectionate advisor always sticking up for her Granddaughters. I have many fond memories of Did playing the organ, Mum the piano accordion and Kylie the piano and me Home, Business or Community Organisations Custom Designed To Meet Your Energy Needs Stand Alone Systems Ph: 4849 4225 PREVIOUSLY TRADING AS SUN POWER Tarago Times February 2013 OnGrid With Battery Backup Grid Connect Clean Energy Council Accredited www.cjsolar.com.au LICENSED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS (241654C) Page 3 http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php RON WENBAN LOCAL ELECTRICIAN NSW LIC No: 174303C ACT LIC No: 2008568 ACCREDITED SOLAR INSTALLER CEC Accreditation No: A0597678 Mobile: 0428 445 259 [email protected] Page 4 Tarago Times February 2013 http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php To our Fire fighters Smoke drifts across the sky turning it a dirty shade of grey. The acrid smell causes mild alarm. A phone call to a farming neighbour confirms that the smoke is from Yass and Mount Fairy and not the paddocks across the railway line, out of our sight but very dry. We are sure anything could spontaneously ignite on this ‘catastrophic’ day. Two four wheel drive vehicles with FIRE emblazoned across the side panels, followed by a fire fighting truck, roar through the village; no lights or sirens, but grim determination written on every face, flash by and we whisper a prayer for their safety and for a fast end to any fire they attend. We have the radio tuned to the ABC for days on end, our vehicles packed with anything deemed important ready to leave if necessary, though we feel a little foolish given nothing is alight in our immediate vicinity. Perhaps we have heard too many reports of folk taken by surprise and losing everything in their panic to leave their homes ahead of a fire. The evening television news features a tearful Yass farmer watching as his burned sheep are rounded up and shot and our thoughts turn to the farmers in our area and we hope that nothing so stomach churningly awful happens here. Tarago and District Progress Association Inc. ABN 20 532 382 103 Correspondence: Secretary—Neil Shepherd 315 Cullulla Road TARAGO NSW 2580 Ph: (02) 4849 4221/mod 0417673359 Email: [email protected] Wow Christmas and the New Year has flown by, and here we are a month gone in the new year. The smoke is thickening and the air is a dirty shade of grey; there are definite clouds rather than a haze and we check the RFS website for an update. We hear that in Bungendore, shopkeepers and staff cannot get home and sleep in their shops, returning the next day to burnt fences and paddocks, but thanks to the firefighters, homes are safe and stock unharmed. So, to all firefighters, SES members and anyone involved in keeping us safe: Though we may not know you by name, thank you. Thank you for putting our welfare first. Thank you for leaving your own families and properties to look after ours. Thank you for putting your safety on the line. Thank you for volunteering. Thank you The Lake Bathurstian Would you like to have the Tarago Times mailed to you? Contact Anne Sturgiss at [email protected] and leave your details Ian Murphy [email protected] Phone: 0432 077 069 TADPAI will be having our first meeting for the year on Monday 11th February starting at 7pm at the Loaded Dog Hotel. All local residents are welcome. We’d love to see you for Dinner prior to the meeting from 6pm. ANZAC Day Work for next year’s ANZAC day is continuing, and funding sources have been identified for some of the expenses expected this year. Clean Up Australia Day. With the Tarago Show on Sunday 3rd March 2013, Clean Up Australia Day will be held on Sunday 10th March 2013. Keep an eye on the Tarago.org.au website for more information on the arrangements closer to the date. Please send an email to Neil at [email protected], or leave a message on 02 48494221 if you would like to help. Handyman Services Repairs & Maintenance Welding / Metal Fabrication ABN 77 252 830 671 Have a great month. Neil Shepherd Secretary Tarago Times February 2013 Page 5 http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php TARAGO BUSHFIRE BRIGADE (Est. 1946) Open 4 days a week Mon – Tues – Wed – Thurs Children 18months – 6 years Standard Rate - $29/day Casual & ½ days available Subsidised rates on application We follow the curriculum set out by the Early Years Learning Framework Preschools NSW – Education for Life Ph. 48494427 [email protected] Our staff are Diploma & Cert III qualified Or Studying the Cert III in childcare Page 6 Things have been pretty busy over the last couple of months with five callouts so far and a number of extreme and catastrophic fire danger index days with more to come this season. Fortunately, as I write this article, we have not had a fire in the Tarago area of responsibility so well done to Tarago and District residents. A couple of the callouts have been to man made fires (slashing) and one to a runaway campfire, so please continue to be very careful when using machinery or tools during the fire season. If you start a fire on your property and it damages a neighbours property apart from being fined you may also be sued for damages if neglect is proven. As you would be aware lightning has been responsible for starting many fires across Australia and during the storm season lightning strikes are not uncommon in our district. So be vigilant during storms and report fires on ‘000’. Another major problem in Australia is arson. Be on the lookout for suspicious behaviour and promptly report such behaviour to the police. Remember, lighting fires in the open is illegal without a permit during the Bush Fire Danger Period which runs from October 1st to March 31st Prevent Bush Fire Arson Bush fire arson is a crime. The NSW Rural Fire Service and N SW P ol ic e Fo rc e are committed to fighting bush fire arson. Bush fire arson is dangerous. It can destroy lives, have long term effects on the properties and environment. It is also costly for the community with the loss of properties, cost of fire fighting resources and the disruption to businesses. How you can help If you see something that looks out of place, this may be what Police are looking for. If you can, record the details of vehicles such as the make, model and registration of suspicious vehicles. Also take note of the a p p ea r a n c e o f a ny o n e ac t i n g susp ic io usly . Repo rt susp ic io us behaviour to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Investigating Arson The NSW Rural Fire Service works closely with the NSW Police Force and other agencies to investigate arson. BRIGADE TRAINING Remember Brigade training/maintenance is held on the last Sunday of each Month from 11:00am til 1:00pm, followed by a sausage sizzle, the next being Sunday 24 February 2013. All are welcome to attend particularly new members. Any questions regarding the Brigade please don’t hesitate to contact me (Keith Hunter) on 4849 4256 or email to [email protected] Tarago Times February 2013 http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php In accordance with the Charter, the membership term on the committee is for two years. This period has expired and Veolia are seeking nominations for community representatives. Woodlawn Bioreactor Update Updates on the monthly happenings at Woodlawn Bioreactor site include landfill gas (LFG) generation, installation of the 5th Generator and the call for nominations for the Community Liaison Committee. As reported late last year, a dewatering well at the base of the principle gas line caused issues with our extraction potential. At this stage the anticipated repairs didn’t return our flows to the volumes the site experienced in October and September 2012. The focus to still redevelop this system is still underway, however as previously reported the purpose built drainage systems being installed around the gas wells within the waste mass is the key to maintain effective gas extraction. For year 2012, the Woodlawn site achieved an electrical generation record 28,300MWh compared to 19,300MWH in 2011. This number will continue to increase in 2013, with the commissioning of the 5th Generator. As I write this article the generator is being installed within the existing power station, which has the capacity to house 6 engines. This engine is the same type as the previous 4, which are imported from Austria from the Jenbacher factory. With only one more location available in the existing power station, our site engineers have already started the process of designing the next hubs, to cater for the predicted 24 engines over the life of the site. The updated extraction forecast is provided in the table below. Month August 2012 September 2012 October 2012 November 2012 December 2012 January 2013 Forecasted LFG Extraction Volumes No Initial Figure provided 1,485,000 m3 Actual LFG Extraction Volumes 1,482,926 m3 1,543,719 m 3 1,450,000 m3 1,306,259 m3 1,460,000 m3 1,192,745 m3 1,300,000 m3 1,220,747 m3 1,350,000 m3 TBA Call for nominations for the Woodlawn Community Liaison Committee The Community Liaison Committee has been established in accordance with the Conditions of Development Consent for the Woodlawn Bioreactor and Waste Management Facility since 2001. Tarago Times February 2013 If further information is required, please contact the Woodlawn site on 02 4844 6262. Nominations are to be received in writing, addressed to: Manager Woodlawn Bioreactor PO Box 141 GOULBURN NSW 2580 Or email : [email protected] The deadline for nominations has been extended to 20th February 2013. Meetings will be held every 2 months. First community meeting scheduled on Wednesday 13th March 2013 4pm at Woodlawn Bioreactor. Henry Gundry – Woodlawn Environment & Operations Manager Who is St. Valentine http://holidays.kaboose.com/valentines-day/history/valhistory.html Every February we celebrate Valentine's Day by giving flowers, candy and cards to those we love. We do this in honor of Saint Valentine. You may be wondering, "Who is St. Valentine"? Time to brush up on your Valentine's history! Legend has it that Valentine was a priest who served during third century Rome. There was an Emperor at that time by the name of Claudius II. Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those that were married. With this thought in mind he outlawed marriage for young men in hopes of building a stronger military base. Supposedly, Valentine, decided this decree just wasn't fair and chose to marry young couples secretly. When Emperor Claudius II found out about Valentine's actions he had him put to death. Another legend has it that Valentine was an imprisoned man who fell in love with his jailor's daughter. Before he was put to death he sent the first 'valentine' himself when he wrote her a letter and signed it 'Your Valentine', words still used on cards today. Perhaps we'll never know the true identity and story behind the man named St. Valentine, but this much is for sure...February has been the month to celebrate love for a long time, dating clear back to the Middle Ages. In fact, Valentines ranks second only to Christmas in number of greeting cards sent. Another valentine gentleman you may be wondering about is Cupid (Latin cupido, "desire"). In Roman mythology Cupid is the son of Venus, goddess of love. His counterpart in Greek mythology is Eros, god of love. Cupid is often said to be a mischievous boy who goes around wounding both gods and humans with his arrows, causing them to fall in love. Page 7 http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php A View To VIEW My VIEW I was introduced to VIEW when a friend told me she was going along to a monthly dinner meeting in Goulburn with another of her friends who was a member of Goulburn Evening Club at the time, and would I like to go along. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening and joined VIEW very soon after. I have since lost contact with both ladies, so am unaware if they remained VIEW members, but I have now been a member for twenty nine years. In the early years, I had two small children, but this did not stop me attending the dinner meetings every month, as my wonderful husband and mother-in-law were always there to babysit for me. I have very rarely missed a dinner meeting in all that time and have the most wonderful memories of many fun nights, fabulous guest speakers, meeting many women from all walks of life, making many friends and on the whole, just having the best time. The meetings back then would be attended by over one hundred members a month. The numbers have now diminished, with many ladies opting to join the Goulburn Day Club. More clubs have sprung up though, in that time, in the local area and in fact across the country. superiors, organise meetings to co-ordinate with the Club Delegates, organise and conduct annual Zone Conferences and visit the eight clubs three times a year. There were a lot of dinners and luncheons in that time. This position gave me confidence and helped me develop skills I didn't know I had. It was a huge learning curve for me, and looking back, I do not regret one little bit, accepting to take on the role. Also during that time I assisted in creating a new club, The Lake George Day VIEW Club of which I am also a member. Choosing not to nominate for any further executive positions within the organisation, which were available if you chose to go on, I opted instead to the fill the position of Club Delegate for a couple of terms then later as Club Secretary for several years. It was then time for a break. These days my life has encountered a major lifestyle change, therefore I am unable to be as involved in any committee positions of my two VIEW Clubs, but fortunately this has not prevented me still attending the evening Club's dinner meetings once a month and the Day Club Luncheons when I can. This is my story of VIEW. If it sounds like fun, I would be only too happy to put you in touch with a Club and you can see for yourself. Sue Maas Photo Left: Lake George Day VIEW Club, dress-up in Flower Power theme for Club B i r t h d a y Celebration. I held the committee position of publicity officer in the early years and remained in that position for many years, don't know if it was because I was doing such a wonderful job, or that no one else wanted the job. I enjoyed it anyway, so it didn't matter really. I had taking the notes down, at the meetings, to a fine art, then I would drop them off to the Goulburn Post on my way home, by slipping them under the door. When computers came on the scene, I would type and e-mail the news, along with photos taken on the night. One day in 2001, I received a phone call from an executive of VIEW, who asked if I would be Zone Councillor for the then Area AA, which encompassed eight clubs. I was hesitant at first, then thought I would give it a try. This was a turning point for me, as this position really exposed me to a new side of the organisation. I very quickly learned the ropes and remained in this position for three years. I enjoyed the challenge, each year gaining more knowledge and confidence to fulfil the role comfortably. Taking on this position also introduced me to the wonderful world of the Annual National VIEW Conventions, which I had never really thought about attending before. I have now attended VIEW Conventions in Canberra, Albury, Tamworth, Newcastle, The Gold Coast and Melbourne. All wonderful times, bringing together around one thousand VIEW members across the country for three days of conference, debates, exciting functions, guest speakers, shopping sprees, tours and much more. Photo Right: Sue as Zone Councillor at Newcastle National Convention During the years as Zone Councillor, I was kept very busy, the duties being to attend meetings with my Page 8 Tarago Times February 2013 http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php Tarago Times February 2013 Page 9 http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php Taylors Creek Landcare KOALAS The following article is reproduced from the NSW Department of the Environment and Conservation (DEC) website from NORTH EAST NEW SOUTH WALES. It was produced in 2004. Much of what I have included here applies across the state. The Koala The Koala is listed as a ‘vulnerable’ species under the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (TSC Act). This is due to the severe decline in Koalas across NSW, having disappeared from between 50 – 75% of their former range. Koalas in NSW now occur mainly on the north coast and are uncommon, rare or extinct in other parts of the State. (The Forests around Gunnedah and the Pilliga Scrub also have significant populations of koalas). Additionally, the species has a poor recovery potential (low breeding rate) and is subject to many on -going threats. (Last year the Federal Government, under intense lobbying, listed “ the Queensland, New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory koala populations as ‘vulnerable’ under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Act 1999 (EPBC Act), in order to protect the species and give it the best chance of survival). Koala Habitat Koala habitat is generally poorly represented in the State’s National Park and Nature Reserve system with many important areas of habitat occurring on private lands. Koalas feed almost exclusively on the leaves of a small number of trees, mostly eucalypts. In any one area only a few types of trees are favoured as the main food source and not all individuals of these tree types are eaten. Generally Koala habitat quality is influenced by factors such as soil nutrient, topography, rainfall and past disturbances. Identifying Koala Habitat Koala habitat can be identified by: ▪ presence of Koala food trees; ▪ historical or recent Koala records; ▪ presence under trees of Koala faecal pellets (scats); ▪ presence of Koala scratches on trees. Koala Food Trees (In the December Tarago Times I listed koala food trees to either protect or plant in this area.) Koalas may also use other trees for food and shelter and during times of drought. Koala food trees are generally ranked in their importance as either primary, secondary or supplementary. Primary tree species are those that show significantly higher use by Koalas than other eucalypt species. Protection of these trees is essential for Koalas. Secondary tree species generally exhibit a lower level of use than Primary tree species with use level being affected by a number of complex variables such as soil nutrient, soil moisture, topography and occurrence of any Primary tree species. Supplementary Tarago Times February 2013 tree species are an important occasionally or seasonally by Koalas. resource used Historic and recent records Historic and/or recent recordings of Koalas in an area can be assessed from present and past landowners, neighbours or local wildlife carer groups. Additionally, information on whether any records occur on or near the site can be found on the Atlas of NSW Wildlife. (See the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) website for Atlas information). To check whether Koalas are present in the trees on your property the canopy and branches of individual primary and secondary trees should be searched from at least two opposite observation points. Koala Scats Another way to determine if Koalas are present is to look for their d i st i n c t i v e droppings (faecal pellets or scats). This should be done by carefully searching the ground under each primary a n d secondary food tree, between the dripline of the canopy and the trunk. You should spend at least 2 minutes per tree searching the ground on and within the leaf litter to determine if scats are present. Koala scats Photos by NPWS Shane Ruming The hard, firmly packed scats of the Koala may vary in colour and contain fairly coarse fragments of leaf cuticles, chiefly of eucalypt species. Fresh Koala scats may smell of eucalyptus oil, but when dry have little odour (Triggs 1996). Scratches Koalas may also leave distinctive scratches (claw marks) on the bark of trees that they climb. These scratches are more visible on smooth barked trees and may persist until the trees shed their bark. It can be difficult to confirm that scratches on the bark of any tree are from a Koala rather than possum or a goanna. Generally, marks characteristic of Koalas will be pock-like marks left from the sharp tips of their claws when holding their weight or longer rake marks when climbing more quickly up or down the tree (Triggs 1996). Photo by John Turbill What can you do? A number of things can be done to protect Koalas in the wild; ▪ protect and manage trees known as habitat for the (Continued on page 11) Page 10 http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php Landcare - Koalas (Continued from page 10) Koala, plant Koala food trees and promote regrowth of Koala habitat, ▪ be a responsible dog owner and restrain your dogs after dusk, ▪ drive slowly in Koala areas and watch for Koalas crossing roads at night, ▪ report injured or sick Koalas to your local wildlife carer group or DEC. (An important first step is to have the species of eucalyptus trees on your property identified). ▪ Further Information Environment Protection and Regulation Division North East Branch Department of Environment and Conservation 24 Moonee Street COFFS HARBOUR NSW 2450 Phone: 6651 5946 References and Further Reading • NPWS (2003), Recovery Plan for the Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus). Draft Plan for Public Comment. NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. • Phillips, S (2000), Tree species preferences of the Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) as a basis for the delineation of management areas for recovery planning in NSW. A report to the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. • Phillips, S and Callaghan, J (submitted), The Spot Assessment Technique: determining the importance of habitat utilisation by Koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus). Australian Koala Foundation GPO Box 2659, Brisbane Queensland 4001 Australia. • Triggs, B (1996), Tracks, scats and other traces: a field guide to Australian mammals. Oxford University Press, Melbourne. • For further information about the Atlas of NSW Wildlife or to access data contact the NPWS Wildlife Atlas Data Unit on 9585 6684.• DEC website: www.environment.nsw.gov.au Joan Limon CLASSIFIEDS Goods Offered One Babyco "Angelico" high chair for sale. Excellent condition, $50 Ph 0418 275 402 Toyota 2.7 Hilux one tonner suite tradie good clean unit, service info Goulburn Mazda 267,000klm. $4,500 ono Ph: 4844 5407. Taylors Creek Landcare Our first meeting for 2013 will be on Monday, 18th of February at 7.30 pm. Members are reminded that landcare subscriptions are now due. Please forward payments to our Treasurer, David Smith or Secretary, Jean Underwood. As always, visitors are most welcome at any of our meetings and activities which are held on the third Monday of each month. For further details or enquiries please contact Ruth on 48494543 or Jean on 48494218. Joan Limon VIEW Club Times Lake George Day VIEW Club - 3rd Tuesday of month at 11.30 for 12 midday. Bungendore Evening VIEW Club - 1st Monday of month at 6.45pm for 7.15pm. Goulburn Day VIEW Club - 1st Thursday of month at 11.30am for 12 midday. Goulburn Evening VIEW Club - 2nd Tuesday of month at 6.30pm for 7pm. Braidwood Evening VIEW Club- 1st Thursday of the month For contact details for these clubs, please call Sue Maas on 0418 275 402. Goulburn Mulwaree Council - Your elected representatives are: Mayor, Geoff Kettle - 0457 833 587 [email protected] Deputy Mayor, Bob Kirk - 0418 217 520 [email protected] Cr Sam Rowlands [email protected] 2 seater leather/wood lounge and matching arm chair, good condition. $90.00 4844 5180 Cr Alfie Walker [email protected] 2 x 60litre drums Mobilube HD Plus 80W-90 gear lubricant, $200 per drum. 4844 5180 Cr Margaret O'Neill - 02 4821 4629 [email protected] Leather Electric Lift Chair green, as new condition $500.00 Ring Irene 4844 5214 Cr Robin Saville [email protected] Stock Offered Black and white bull 1 year old , $500,Black and white steer 1 year old , $400 Please phone after 7pm weekdays, Terri 0413 241 356, Paul 0403 065 875 Cr Andrew Banfield - 0418 483 767 [email protected] Tarago Times February 2013 Cr Carol James - 0409 483 766 [email protected] Cr Denzil Sturgiss - 0434 216 342 [email protected] Page 11 http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php **New** Delivery Service Each Tuesday Servicing the local area Suppliers of all grades of hay from small bales to large bales & round bales Health care products Huge range of Horse feed Chook food Dog food Bird seeds Cattle, sheep, goats, alpaca and many more of your farmyard friends Small and large bales Check out our monthly specials in store We are your local Agent for Kleenheat Gas Page 12 Glendarlyn Stockfeeds 97 Burrabinga Road Tarago Ph: 48494565—Mob: 0428430693 We have been in the stock feed industry for many years. We offer a wide range of products to service your needs . With many brands to choose from to care for your animals large or small. Professional advice and service given as our customers are our priority. Eftpos Facility Available Business Hours:Thursday to Saturday 8.00am to 5.00pm Sunday 8.00am to 12 noon Tarago Times February 2013 http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php Tarago Sporting Association Sport—Bringing our Community Together Happy New Year everyone from the Tarago Sporting Association. The Annual TSAI Christmas Party was a big success and enjoyed by all who attended. Thanks to Santa for making his big journey down from the North Pole and congratulations to our annual award winners Ellen Sylvester and Ken Vassel who were presented with Certificates of Achievement for 2012. Ellen for her hard work as part of the Tarago Times Team and Ken for his many years of service to the TSAI as president and volunteer in everything. I am pleased to report that the Friday Night Raffles will continue in 2013. Many thanks to those people who support us either by selling tickets, buying tickets and donations and to those who collect and provide the prizes for the raffles. The raffle roster is printed on the bottom of the community calendar for each month and Neil Shepherd our president will be emailing and/ or phoning those people on the roster to remind them of their allotted date. We are always looking for people to go on the roster and if you have a few Friday nights to spare for some light entertainment which is the fun in the selling you never know who may turn up on a Friday night for you to meet, (see Neil’s separate report of a surprise visitor to Tarago). A big thank you to Max Limon who after many years of service as a Raffle Ticket seller has recently retired from the roster. For those of you who are not familiar with the Friday Night Raffles here are the rules that are on display at the Loaded Dog Hotel. which must be redeemed that night as is only valid for the date of issue. (for the Thursday before Easter) Seafood Tray Seafood Tray $30 open order voucher from the Loaded Dog Hotel which must be redeemed that night as is only valid for the date of issue. (for the Fridays in December prior to Christmas) Ham Turkey $30 open order voucher from the Loaded Dog Hotel which must be redeemed that night as is only valid for the date of issue. There is no raffle conducted on the Friday between Christmas and New Years Day. 4. The winner of the first round gets their pick of the 3 prizes. The winner of the second round gets their pick of the remaining 2 prizes. The winner of the third round gets the remaining prize. In unforeseen circumstances prizes of the same value may be substituted without notice. 5. If the winner of any of the 4 draws cannot be identified after a thorough walk through of the pub we will wait 10 mins and then a redraw will be done. There can only be 3 rounds of ticket selling. If you have any questions see Neil Shepherd (President), Mark Quinlan (Vice President), or Gill Shepherd (Secretary) if they are present in the pub or please call our secretary on 48494221 or mobile 0419639254. “ If you have any questions about the TSAI please contact me on 48494221 home or 0419639254 or email to [email protected]. Gill Shepherd - Secretary “Friday Night Fundraising Raffle rules Many thanks to everyone who buys tickets in our fundraising raffles. The proceeds of all TSAI raffles go towards the maintenance and development of the Tarago Recreational Area, Anzac Day contributions and the support of sport in our community. On those nights allocated to clubs or the sponsorship of athletes all the funds raised are donated not just the profit from the evening. Here are the rules of the raffle: 1. Tickets remain at 50c each or 12 for $5.00 per round. When someone buys $5.00 of tickets they will receive one extra ticket for free in the fuel voucher draw. There are 3 rounds of ticket selling with one prize per round. 2. The draw for fuel voucher will be after the 3 rd round. The winner receives a Fuel Voucher for $50 fuel from the Tarago Service Centre which is sponsored by the Loaded Dog Hotel who contribute $25 with the TSAI the other $25. 3. The prizes are: (for most Fridays) Meat Tray Fruit and Veg Box $30 open order voucher from the Loaded Dog Hotel Tarago Times February 2013 Photo: Federal Treasurer, Wayne Swan and Neil Shepherd having dinner, a few drinks and supporting the TSAI raffles. Page 13 http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php Tarago Sporting Association— Notice to all members of Annual General Meeting Agenda for Annual General Meeting Wednesday 13th March 2013 1. Welcome (includes attendance and apologies) 2. Minutes from previous AGM & Business arising 3. Correspondence In/Out 4. President’s Annual Report 5. Treasurer Report 6. Sub-committee reports - Pony club 7. Election of Office Bearers for 2013 President Vice President Secretary Assist. Secretary Treasurer Assist. Treasurer Public Officer Appointment of Auditor 8. Other positions Friday Night Raffles Pony Club Rep 9. Special Items of Business 9.1 Nomination and election of Honorary TSAI members for 2009. 9.2 Life Members 9.3 Tarago Times team and admin arrangements 9.4 Annual membership fees 10. Other business The TSAI Needs You The Annual General Meeting of the Tarago Sporting Association will be held on Wednesday 13th March 2013 at 8.00pm at The Loaded Dog Hotel. Memberships are due for renewal at this meeting and all positions will be declared vacant. We are seeking a new Treasurer for this coming year as our current Treasurer is retiring after many years and no longer able to take up this position due to work and family commitments. The TSAI will not be able to function without a Treasurer and the workload is minimal with a financial system in place and running smoothly, so please consider nominating for this or any other position on the committee as we are looking for fresh ideas in 2013. If you have any questions about any of the positions roles and responsibilities please contact Neil Shepherd , President on 0417673359 or Gill Shepherd , Secretary on 4849 4221. Page 14 Tarago & District Landcare A short note and reminder to members and interested folks, our next meeting will be on 2nd February 2013 Also keep in mind that if you have any Landcare issues that need solutions on your property please come down and get involved at a working bee or monthly meeting, meet others that have overcome similar challenges and learn how to regenerate your land. Tarago & District Landcare group meet on the first Sunday of each month at 9.15am for a 9.30am Start in the Tarago Hall. For more information please contact Nick Huggins (Secretary) on 0417 010 965 [email protected] or Leanne Wells (President) on 02 48494573 - [email protected] Nick Huggins Secretary DON’T MISS THIS EXCITING AUSTRALIAN-FIRST WORKSHOP IN OUR REGION HeenanDoherty and Permaculture eXchange have engaged Joel Salatin of Polyface Farm Virginia – ‘the world’s most influential farmer’ according to Times Magazine – and his son Daniel Salatin to lead a one day Canberra workshop that will cover Intergenerational Succession strategies as well as topics designed to help the new generation appreciate the positive and exciting possibilities that a re-generation of careers in agriculture can entail including Farm Enterprise Planning, Complementary Marketing, 'AgriPreneurialism', Land Access and Scaling. Led by one of the world's most successful father and son agricultural partnerships, this special one day workshop presented by Joel and Daniel Salatin, in Canberra is titled, 'Fields of Farmers: The Next (re)Generation' promises to change people's lives and the landscapes they manage for the better. The organisers and hosts HeenanDoherty, Nick Huggins and Permaculture eXchange encourage attendees to bring along their families or mates as being able to follow up the important information with open discussion after the workshop itself will be critical to success. To reserve your seats for the workshop: Sunday 24 February 2013 - 1 day workshop with Joel and Daniel Salatin at Manning Clark Centre, Australian National University (ANU), Canberra, ACT Cost: $140pp, includes locally-sourced morning tea and lunch. Bookings at: http://www.heenandoherty.com/event-test For more information contact Penny Kothe Permaculture eXchange email [email protected] M: 0400 165 403 Tarago Times February 2013 http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php well as reviewing Open Space Plans and the Systems Review Committee will reflect the goal of GMC being a Leading Organisation by preparing a priority list of procedures to be reviewed. Inside Your Local Council Keeping you in touch with the latest from Goulburn Mulwaree Council. The external committees include the Sports Council, the Ray Harvey Foundation, the Sporting Hall of Fame and the Australia Day Awards. More will be known after the February meetings. Cr Denzil Sturgiss Hello residents and ratepayers. Welcome to another year of local government. This year promises to be an exciting one especially as we celebrate Goulburn's 150th Birthday. The Official Program has been released so if you are looking for an overview of the coming events, either pick up a program from the Goulburn Visitor Information Centre or go online to www.goulburn150.org.au Internal and External Committees I previously flagged that I would tell you more about these committees that should reflect the main goals of Goulburn Mulwaree Council. There will be 2 to 3 councillors on each committee and Council will advertise for members of the public to also join these committees which consist of the Economic Development committee, the Sustainability Committee, the Community Services Committee, the Heritage Committee, the Infrastructure and Facilities Committee and the Systems Review Committee. As the holiday season is coming up and there is a bit to write about these groups, I will deal with this in the February 2013 issue. Thus the Economic Development Committee will reflect the goal of a Strong Economy and will focus on completing the Image and Branding project; the Sustainability Committee will reflect the goal of a sustainable environment and will focus on a review of the Goulburn Greening Plan and will prepare a Waterways Plan (for recreational water use); the Community Services committee will reflect the goal of a Vibrant Community with a focus on re-establishing the Youth Council and Sister City visits; the Heritage Committee will reflect the goal of Retained Heritage with a focus on identifying local Heritage items and streetscapes for preservation with the appropriate "story" in place as well as organising Local Heritage awards; the Infrastructure and Facilities committee will reflect the goal of Quality Infrastructure and will prepare a Plan of Management for the Marulan Hall as Australia Day 2013 I do hope you had the opportunity to celebrate our great country in some way or other. Once again I was fortunate to attend the celebrations in Victoria Park in Goulburn. Congratulations to Ian McMurdo named as Citizen of the Year for his work with CAN ASSIST and Jakub Nabaglo named as Young Citizen of the Year. I especially enjoyed the address given by Goulburn's Australia Day Ambassador, Jacinta Tynan, mother, author and Patron of SISTER2Sister - a mentor program for disadvantaged teenage girls. Goulburn - A Major Storage Precinct I recently attended a session presenting t he Scop ing Study prepared for Council that identified the feasibility of Goulburn as a potential storage precinct providing a viable solution for storing national and state collections of the artefacts, books and documents (not needed by institutions onsite) that compromise our national memory. The increasing expense of maintaining city storage facilities is driving a move to decentralise to places like Goulburn which could be two-thirds less expensive than a capital city site. Goulburn is a prime location due its position between Canberra and Sydney and excellent access via the Hume. The added bonus is existing and potential storage sites, a skilled workforce and a desirable place to live and work. It is now up to Goulburn Mulwaree Council to take the leadership role with this proposal. Should you have any questions or comments, I can be contacted any time on 0248494605, mobile 0434 216 3 4 2 o r e m a i l m e a t [email protected] Cr Denzil Sturgiss Highlands Aerial Photography Suburban & Rural Property Photos Soil Mapping Aerial Surveys Medium Format Photography or Digital For friendly service, ring ROGER McMAHON for details 4849 4282 0409 045 511 All areas Tarago Times February 2013 Page 15 http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php Willow Glen Gardeners For our December 2012 Christmas party gathering, The Willow Glen Garden Club ventured into the dusty hills of Mayfield, where we discovered a hidden gem. “Cullgurn”, is picture perfect garden that has been intelligently designed by owners Jackie and Doug over the 8 years they have lived on the property full time. We began our day by taking a walk around the garden. ‘Cullgurn’ features a variety of neatly planted spaces including a beautiful rose garden, enclosed vegetable gardens, a native walk and a fairy garden playfully enjoyed by the couple’s grandchildren. We chatted to each other (as well as the horse and rather friendly sheep) while we took in the stunning view of the mountain ranges from the main lawn area. This section is also home to a gorgeous ornamental pond encircled by a working miniature train track which we admired while sheltering beside the large Japanese Maple Trees from the rather gusty wind. It was time to begin our meeting when we were lucky enough to be joined by some of the members from the ‘Windellama Garden Club’. Gathered amidst festive table decorations and plates of tempting foods, it seemed that the weeds (which have a tendency to grow higher than ourselves) were the most common problem being faced by members through December while some people were finding that zucchinis may need to be helped along by hand pollination if there is a lack of bees in the area. We also discussed bringing in leaves/parts of diseased plants for diagnosis in sealed plastic bags. Doug's Mowing 0415 883 727 We finished up the formalities and started up the annual Christmas barbeque, a few lucky members nabbing the prize seats beneath the coolness of the wisteria draped pergola to eat their lunch. A day of festive cheer was had by all and we left as always, feeling full of good food and good ideas to bring to our own gardens. A guide to what vegetables to plant and sow now, will be available on our website soon: www.whispersfromwillowglen.blogspot.com Our next meeting is at John and Marian Pearce’s place at 243 Sandy Point Road, we start at 10am; please bring a plate to share. Church times for February are: St Josephs, Tarago: 17th Feb, 8:00am Mass St Andrews, Tarago: 10th Feb, 9:00am, Holy Communion St Johns, Lake Bathurst, 24th Feb 9:00am Holy Communion Page 16 We do: Mowing & pruning Weed control Garden clean up Rubbish removal Cut & supply fire wood Tarago Times February 2013 http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php Tarago Times February 2013 Page 17 http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php BUNGENDORE WATER BORES A family business, supporting the local, ACT and Southern NSW Communities for more than 20 years. Customers receive personalised service when calling founder and owner Danny Hill, who will arrange to inspect and divine the site. If Danny doesn’t think there is water, he will advise against drilling. Workmanship and materials are fully guaranteed. Proudly delivers exceptional customer service. Fully licensed drillers. Hydrological studies can be arranged, if required. Bungendore Water Bores will do whatever it takes to deliver specialised service and are committed to sustainable practices and use only modern, environmentally efficient drill rigs and equipment. Bungendore Water Bores PO Box 70, Bungendore NSW 2621 Phone: 02 6238 1243 | Fax: 02 6238 1034 Contact: Danny Hill | Mobile: 0418 623 790 Email: [email protected] GLOBAL LAND REPAIR P/L www.globallandrepair.com.au EXTREME TREE SYSTEMS “The Plant Pink System” Knowing that most of the degradation of earth, land, water and air can be repaired by trees, our mission is to instigate and inspire the planting of as many trees as possible on this earth as quickly as possible with the maximum survival, growth rates and simplicity of care. Contract Tree Planting Biological Tree Planting Products Consultancy - Farmscaping & Permaculture Design Global Land Repair Pty Ltd (incorporating “the plant pink system”) P.O. Box 659, FYSHWICK ACT 2609, AUSTRALIA. Ph: Matt Kilby 0418 654 231-ACT PH :Nick Huggins 0417 010 965—Sth Tablelands See our website for more information. Specialists in Extreme & Limited access Tree Planting Page 18 Tarago Times February 2013 http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php Tarago Times February 2013 Page 19 http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php Page 20 Tarago Times February 2013 http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php Exhibitions For more details see www.igoulburn.com Goulburn History, Folklore & Myth Tour Wed, 6 Feb 2013 - Wed, 27 Feb 2013 Take a ride on 'The Spirit Chaser' bus and visit the old Jewish cemetery and learn of the legacy and culture left behind by this group of people. Come in search of The Ghost Car, The Crookwell Hitchhiker, The Victorian Lady and the Lady in Blue. Visit the place of the very first ghost sighting recorded by a local newspaper in the area. Meet some of Australia's most influential pioneers from our region. This is an interesting historical tour of Goulburn sprinkled with tall tales and ghost stories that will have you engrossed in this beautiful City. Where: TBA. Time: 7.30pm to 10.30pm A light supper with tea and coffee will be served Cost: $50 (Bookings are Essential) NOTE: This tour will be conducted each Wednesday night. Dates for February are: 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th. Contact Details: Goulburn Ghost Tours Ph: (02) 4822 8808 Visit the Goulburn Ghost Tours website Chamber Philharmonia Cologne Germany Thurs, 14 Feb 2013 The Chamber Philharmonia Cologne, Germany is touring Australia and will be performing in Goulburn. Where: Sts Peter & Paul's Old Cathedral Time: 8pm 'Wilde In The Country' Sat, 16 Feb 2013 - Sun, 10 March 2013 South Hill Gallery is pleased to offer the much anticipated Annual Exhibition of Gay & Lesbian Art Opening: Details to come This event is brought to you as part of Goulburn's 150th Birthday Celebrations to be held throughout (March 2013) Contact Details South Hill Gallery 3 Garroorigang Road, Goulburn Telephone: 0411 131 515 Visit the South Hill Gallery website West Side - Goulburn a changing Exhibition Official Opening Sun, 24 Feb 2013 St Clair - West Side, Goulburn a changing Exhibition Official Opening Day Opening Day (Exhibition Over 6 months) The West Side exhibition - a display of architectural documents associated with buildings on the western side of the city. Cottages, residences and villas; buildings for the A P & H Society showground, and for the Goulburn Hospital . Exhibited until end of June 2013. Where: St Claire Museum Tarago Times February 2013 Time: 2pm-4pm Museum open Saturday & Sunday 1pm-4pm each week This event is brought to you as part of Goulburn's 150th Birthday Celebrations to be held throughout February & March 2013. Contact Details: St Clair Museum 218 Sloane Street, Goulburn Ph: 4821 4772 or 48235 088 Linda Cooper History of the Goulburn Club Exhibition Fri, 1 March 2013 - Sun, 31 March 2013 History of the Goulburn Club Exhibition. The Goulburn Club, founded in 1877, has assembled a collection of historic documents and artefacts, in honour of Goulburn's 150th. The exhibition will be for the Month of March 2013. Official Opening: 7pm This event is offered as part of Goulburn's 150th Birthday Celebrations to be held throughout February & March 2013. Contact Details: Goulburn Club, 19 Market Street, Goulburn Ph: 0412 867 731 or 4821 2043 Exhibition of Fashion & Photos 1920s to Now Sat, 2 March 2013 - Sun, 10 March 2013 Gallery On Track will be presenting an Exhibition of Fashion from 1920's to today, with photos of Goulburn in times gone by. Official Opening of the exhibition & the launch of "Memories of Goulburn". A book on the oral History of Goulburn which has been published by U3A and the IMB. Time: Sat 2nd March, 4pm. Gallery opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 10am 4pm. Admission by Gold Coin Donation. This event is brought to you as part of Goulburn's 150th Birthday Celebrations to be held February & March 2013 Contact Details: Gallery On Track, Blackshaw Road, Goulburn. Telephone: (02) 4822 7889 or (02) 4821 2572 Goulburn Public School History Display Sat, 2 March 2013 Goulburn Public School will have its History Room open to the public. Items on display date back to 1948 and include: ▪ the original School Bell ▪ trophies ▪ text books ▪ photo albums Bad Behaviour Books (which have quite a few older, more prominent Goulburn residents listed). There will also be a Cake Stall with lots of yummy treats available to be purchased. Time: 10am-2pm Admission: $2 This event is offered as part of Goulburn's 150th Birthday Celebrations to be held throughout March 2013 Contact Details: Goulburn Public School Bourke Street, Goulburn Ph: 0414 449 457 Maree Edwardson Page 21 http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php CWA NEWS – Tarago Branch of the Country Women’s Association 2013 STUDY TOPICS – Country: Morocco, Fauna: Sharks, Flora: Sea Grass. “Another fresh New Year is here. Another year to live! To banish worry, doubt and fear. To love and laugh and give!” (William Arthur Ward). Our January meeting was the first one of the year and high on the agenda was the upcoming Tarago Show. Hopefully you’ll be able to salvage some of your best fruit and vegetables and there’s plenty of time to get baking and sewing! We look forward to learning about our study topics for 2013, Morocco, Sharks and Seagrasses. Morocco: The kingdom of Morocco is situated on the north coast of Africa, from the North Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. Its capital is Rabat but the largest city is Casablanca. Other major towns are Marrakesh, Tangier, Agadir, Essaouira and Nadoc. Sharks: There are 470 species of Sharks. They are found in all seas but only the Bull Shark and River Shark can survive in both seawater and freshwater. The most well-known are the Great White Shark, Tiger Shark, Blue Shark, Mako Shark and Hammerhead Shark. Seagrasses: are unusual marine flowering plants. They mostly occur in shallow or sheltered coastal waters, anchored in sand or mud. There are about 60 species worldwide. In temperate areas usually one or a few species dominate, whereas tropical beds are usually more diverse. They can harbour hundreds of species including fish, macroalgae, mollusks, bristleworms and nematodes. They are also an important link in the food chain with many species feeding on seagrasses including dugongs, green turtles, fish, geese, sea urchins and crabs. Agriculture & Environment: Our campaign “Weed out the Mimosa Bush Weed” continues. After further consultation with the Department of Primary Industries, the Agricultural & Environment Committee will be putting in a submission. Watch this space for developments. Three useful booklets are available from Environmental Defenders Office (NSW) - (02) 9262 6989 or www.edo.org.au/edonsw : ‘Rural Landholder’s Guide to Environmental Law in NSW’, ‘Caring for the Coast’ and ‘A Guide to Private Conservation’. Handicrafts: The Southern Tablelands Group Handicraft Day will be held on Thursday 7th March in Goulburn. All handicraft and cooking entries need to be lodged with Branch officers before that date bearing in mind this follows closely on the heels of the Show!. To make arrangements for the collection of your entries please contact Mrs Jackie Crace (Handicrafts Officer) on 4821 2081 or Mrs Clarice Beileiter (The Land Cookery Officer) on 4849 4473. The Craft Circle meets on Mondays from 9.30am at CWA rooms. You don’t need to be a CWA member and Page 22 there are no fees. Bring along your own project to work on. BYO lunch, cuppa provided. From The Book Worm: ‘Lady Almina and the real Downton Abbey’ by the Countess of Carnarvon. Lady Fiona Carnarvon became the chatelaine of Highclere Castle - the setting of the hit series Downton Abbey eight years ago. In that time she's become fascinated by Lady Almina, the 5th Countess of Carnarvon. Almina was the illegitimate daughter of banking tycoon Alfred de Rothschild and at 19 married the 5th Earl of Carnarvon, with an enormous dowry. This is the remarkable story of a lost time. But Highclere remains and in this book, Fiona weaves Almina's journey and those of her family into the heritage and history of one of England's most exquisite Victorian castles. Monthly Raffle: won by Clarice Beileiter. Special Birthday Wishes to Group Patron Mrs. Bea Luton. Next Meeting: Wednesday 13th February at 10am at CWA Rooms, Tarago. Maggie Corby Publicity Officer A Personal Perspective HEAT WAVE The Heat Wave conditions being experienced in this area over the first few weeks of this year (today it reached 46.2 degrees at Sunnybrook) have really taken a toll on plants and animals as well as people. If you can, could you please leave bowls of water out for the birds. In this weather the bowls need to be replenished daily. I know the birds have really appreciated the 4 bird baths in my garden and as soon as I turn the sprinkler on late in the day the little birds such as Fairy Wrens, Scrub Wrens, Silver Eyes and finches turn up for a cooling spray. Even the magpies stand under the sprinkler to cool down. Trees planted last Spring will be struggling to survive. LAKE GEORGE is SHRINKING Following heat wave conditions over the first few weeks of 2013, with extremely high temperatures and strong, hot winds, the area covered by water has shrunk markedly. Water birds have moved to the deeper eastern side of the lake. Large numbers of birds remain here. BUSHFIRES The following is a personal perspective of recent bushfires, not an official report. The conditions over the first few weeks of 2013 have seen our fire fighters on high alert. The good rain early last year lead to the prolific growth of grass and most graziers have low stock numbers due to the drought over the previous ten years. Lower than average rain over the past four months has led to this grass becoming tinder dry. The Taylors Creek Rural Fire Service has attended two fires at Mt Fairy started by lightning. In a dry storm on Saturday, the 12th January (Continued on page 23) Tarago Times February 2013 http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php Taylors Creek Landcare (Continued from page 22) they were the first on the scene when a fire broke out late in the day on Herbeton, Mt Fairy. In very hot temperatures and high winds, the grass fire took off moving very fast. I could see the large smoke plume from inside my house and as darkness closed in there was an ominous glow in the sky. With lightning continuing to strike communications were difficult with phones being hit as well. FireCom also had a second report, from someone on the Federal Highway, that there was a fire just to the east of Lake George where the turbines are. That caused some anxious moments until it was checked out and determined that the smoke seen was from the Mt Fairy fire. 75 ha was burnt in this fire. Then on the following Monday night, we were warned by phone of Catastrophic Conditions the following day. The predictions were borne out the next morning with not only 40 degree heat but also howling winds with gusts up to 100 km an hour. I suffer from asthma and as soon as I awoke I was having trouble breathing due to the dust etc that was being carried in these winds. Just after 4pm the call I had dreaded came for my husband to go to a fire in the Mt Fairy area. This became known as the Sand Hills Fire. My gauge here indicated winds were constantly changing direction making fire fighting extremely difficult. Once again our two trucks attended. Due to the winds the fire rapidly spread towards the Kings Highway which, along with the Braidwood Road, was closed. The highway remained closed for several days and 1368 ha was burnt. The men were gone for six hours patrolling the Mt Fairy side of the fire. Thankfully they returned home safely after 10pm that night. Apparently the fire was started on a property to the south of the first fire in a tree that must have been hit by lightning on the Saturday, smouldered for a few of days then sprang to life in the high winds on Tuesday. A forecast southerly change could have meant danger for those living to the north of the Bungendore Road. Fortunately it was a weak change so the fire could be contained. I would personally like to thank each and every one of our fire fighters for dropping whatever they might have been doing to race off to fight fires in the most dangerous conditions possible. Their selfless actions save lives, homes, livestock and precious possessions. Please consider supporting, in any way possible, your local brigade. I know it is not possible for everyone to actively fight fires but residents can help in many other ways. Please contact your brigade to see what you might be able to do to assist. Joan Limon To all Junior Journalists out there in the community, the Tarago Times has reserved an area for you and invites you, as junior journalists in the making, to contribute your own stories, pictures, poems, riddles or news items. All you have to do is send your contributions to [email protected]. We will also give you some chores to do each month to keep you busy. Tarago Times February 2013 SOUTHERN TABLELANDS HOSPITALITY SERVICES Experienced Barman, wine and food waiter AVAILABLE for Private Functions WEDDINGS, DINNER PARTIES, COCKTAIL PARTIES, BIRTHDAY FUNCTIONS, ETC. Contact Noel Sylvester F.C.I.A. Reasonable Hourly Rates Ph. 4844 5407 Member of the Australian Bartenders Guild Catering Institute of Australia R.S.A. accredited Certificate No. 4129 Page 23 http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php HANDY HINTS Cookery Corner Taken from Marjorie Bligh’s Homely Hints on Everything CHICKEN AND PEACH SALAD Toast - (Cold and soggy) Don't throw away, cut into small squares, brown under griller and use them as croutons for soup. 6 freestone peaches 1 tablespoon oil 1/4 cup vinegar 2 cups seedless grapes 4 cups chopped cooked chicken 1 cup sliced celery 1 small onion, chopped 2/3 cup mayonnaise 1/2 level teaspoon lemon rind 2 drops tabasco sauce Lettuce Toasted slivered almonds Tea saver - sometimes you accidently make the tea too strong. If you drain all tea off the leaves you can use those leaves for your next brew of tea. It will taste just the same. If you crush tea with a rolling pin, you'll only need half the amount you usually use in the teapot. Tea making - When making bulk quantities use a muslin bag for the tea leaves. The bag can be removed after steeping and tea will not be strong. Tea (Herb) - Never brew herb tea in an aluminium or metal teapot. Buy an infuser spoon and put in your cup, as you can re-use herb tea over and over again, so it is economical as well as healthful. To get the full benefit, use it weak to get herbal taste. Sugar substitute - Honey can be used instead of sugar. For each cup of honey used, reduce liquid content of recipe by a 1/4 of a cup. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Peel, stone and slice peaches. Add oil, vinegar and grapes, marinate for 2 hours. Combine next 6 ingredients. Add peaches and marinade, mix lightly. Serve in lettuce cups sprinkled with almonds. Valentine’s Day 14th February Topping for Dessert - Blend 2 apples, 3 bananas, 1/4 cup dried fruits and 1/4 teaspoon honey. Topping hint - Make grated cheese go further by adding breadcrumbs to the topping. Much easier to sprinkle too. Trifle hints - Add a nearly set jelly to the custard when making your next trifle, and appearance and flavour are enhanced. For quick trifle, instead of making a custard, use a packet of instant pudding. Turnip - Put sugar with turnips when cooking, and they will be twice as nice as before. Don't throw away turnip tops. Use them for greens next day as a 'different' vegetable. Vanilla slice - When making the custard, stir in a dessertspoon of gelatine dissolved first in a little water, or add a packet of lemon jelly crystals to the hot custard. The custard sets more firmly and keeps the pastry from going soggy. Ham hint - Cut into slices and freeze if you are sick of ham day after day, following Christmas. Freeze in small lots. Wheat germ tips - Add wheat germ to everything you put in the oven - Bread, cakes, pies, casseroles. Use wheat germ and crushed nuts for a crust for fruit pie. Put it in your meatloaf or hamburger. Coat fish, liver and cutlets with it. Put it on fresh or stewed fruit, salads, on top of soups, or in your porridge. Make a sweet by blending equal parts of wheat germ, soy flour, carob flour, peanut butter, honey and sesame seeds. Roll in wheat germ. A delicious confection - kids will love it. 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Permaculture eXchange established to lead demand for sustainability in the Canberra region 22 January 2013: A group of leading, independent permaculture specialists in the Canberra region have today announced the launch of an incorporated association formed to fill a gap in sustainability information and permaculture education in the South East Highlands Bio-region through the provision of information and education to support sustainability initiatives across the region. www.PermacultureeXchange.org.au. Permaculture eXchange has been incorporated as an association to meet the local needs of those interested in sustainability. Sustainability is a hot topic in today’s changing world environment. The Permaculture eXchange’s preliminary research showed that 90% of respondents were interested, very interested or extremely interested in ‘sustainability’ while 85% were either very or extremely interested in growing their own produce. Unsurprisingly, with the cost of electricity mounting, 95% wanted to learn how to improvement their energy efficiency. The preliminary study by Permaculture eXchange identified the top three activities that contribute to sustainability were identified as ‘improving water collection and reducing consumption’ , ‘minimising the inefficient use of energy’ and ‘consuming product that is sustainably farmed’. Looking to the twelve months ahead, the greatest challenges identified were ‘returning organic matter to the soil’ and ‘growing more of their own herbs, vegetables and fruit’. “We are in the process of setting our course dates for 2013 and improving the flow of information in the South-Eastern NSW Bio-region” said Huggins. “Today we’ve opened expressions of interest for courses in 2013 include the Permaculture Design Certificate Course, Introduction to Permaculture, Forest Gardens, Urban Permaculture, Earthworks and Natural Bee Keeping”. Huggins says, “however if people in the region, either in towns or on the land are interested in other related topics, we’ll be happy to look into adding more to our schedule,” he added. Readers interested in finding out more or registering their interest for a course near them should visit. www.permacultureeXchange.org.au/courses Permaculture is a design system for sustainable living, devised by Australian’s Bill Mollison and David Holmgren in the 1970’s. To date, tens of thousands of individuals (from professionals and farmers to every day families, young and old) worldwide have completed the a Permaculture Design Certificate, formulated by the fathers of permaculture Australian’s Bill Mollison and David Holmgren. Permaculture eXchange Chairman, Nicholas Huggins, explains: “We’re seeing a huge demand in the Canberra region to learn more about permaculture and sustainable living practices, our first Spring Permaculture Design Course in 2012 was booked out.” Huggins adds: “With increasing consumer demand for sustainably living systems, Permaculture eXchange aims to improve education in this area and ultimately assist in bringing like-minded people together. “We are committed to delivering world-class, innovative and practical courses to people in the Canberra and South Eastern Highlands bioregion- from Canberra to Yass and Wagga Wagga to the Coastal Hinterland in order to help us all move toward a more sustainable future no matter whether we live in the city or rural areas.” To kick off 2013 on a positive note, Permaculture eXchange is proud to be partnering with HeenanDoherty to support Joel and Daniel Salatin's one day event in Canberra - 'Fields of Farmers - The Next (re) Generation on February 24th". This workshop, lead by Joel Salatin, dubbed “America’s Most Influential farmer” by Times Magazine is designed to Tarago Times February 2013 About Permaculture eXchange Inc. Permaculture eXchange is a non-profit education and information network with a focus on sustainable living systems in the ACT and South East NSW bio-region. The aim is to bring together both urban, semi-rural and rural permaculture students, teachers and designers for the surrounding area. Permaculture eXchange will bring education and information to people working in the field of sustainability utilising permaculture and holistic farming management practices. With farms in Bredbo, Tarago and Mulloon Creek totalling almost 500 hectares, the Permaculture eXchange was formed by a group of experienced farmers, teachers and practitioners, headed up by Nicholas ‘Nick’ Huggins as Chairman. Nick, of Tarago, (Continued on page 28) Page 27 http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php Permaculture eXchange (Continued from page 27) is joined by Martyn and Yvonne Noakes of Bredbo, Colin McLean of Braidwood and Penny Kothe of Mulloon. Nick has over 15 years’ experience in horticulture, landscape design, construction and maintenance. Undertaking projects in eastern Australia and south east Asia, from high end residential to medium sized commercial development projects up to $1m Nick has many years in the business of permaculture design and regenerative farm land planning. Martyn, who had a background in sustainable farming practices including permaculture, soil chemistry and environmental studies, has achieved qualifications in horsemanship, permaculture, pig husbandry, alternate building methods, holistic farm management and environmental conservation. He is the current President of the Upper Murrumbidgee Natural Sequence Farming Chapter, a committee member of the Bredbo Community Land Care Group and an active member of ACT Permablitz. Yvonne on the other hand is passionate about gardening, nutrition and health, with a particular interest in forest gardening. About Permaculture Permaculture is a design system for sustainable living, devised by Australian’s Bill Mollison and David Holmgren in the 1970’s. It has millions of practitioners worldwide. While many people associate permaculture with growing food, it is in fact a design science that also incorporates architecture, animal husbandry, water harvesting, renewable energy, forestry, finance and legal systems “Once you get into permaculture and develop knowledge and skills you can live a more independent, freer life” Media enquiries: To arrange interviews with Nicholas Huggins, or for high resolution images please contact: Penny Kothe Permaculture eXchange M: 0400 165 403 [email protected] BIG W Not to Proceed in Goulburn BIG W and The Lederer Group today confirmed the withdrawal of their Development Application for a new Goulburn store in the Marketplace on Verner Street. Big W cited a review of the business case and the highly competitive market in the local area in general merchandise retailing. The retail giant would have competed directly with Kmart and the new Target development. ‘BIG W is a value-driven discount department store that relies on high sales volumes at low margins and it is disappointing that the Goulburn project is no longer financially viable.’ Says Joanne Turner, National Property Manager Big W. “BIG W constantly reviews their growth strategy and while the development of a BIG W in Goulburn is Page 28 not currently viable, this may be reconsidered in the future.” Ms Turner said. The Marketplace continues to house a number of Australia’s leading major retailers including Woolworths and ALDI supermarkets. The current approval for the ALDI redevelopment will remain and an alternate retail operation will now be investigated. Steven Lacey, Asset Manager for The Lederer group has confirmed that they remain focused on delivering an improved shopping experience. Expansion plans of the existing ALDI Supermarket will continue, remaining unaffected by the BIG W withdrawal. The face of Goulburn’s shopping precinct changed late 2012 with the opening of Target on Auburn St North. The Target opening boosted retail choice and extending the main retail streetscape to benefit the majority of local retail based at the Northern end of Auburn Street. ‘Goulburn shoppers already have the benefit of choice, with three major supermarkets and two retail department stores in the heart of the city. We are disappointed that BIG W has decided not to proceed in Goulburn at this time, but believe the shopping experience and variety within the CBD is already extensive and will only improve with the redevelopment of Marketplace and ALDI. I look forward in reengaging in discussions with the developers at some time in the future.’ said Mayor Geoff Kettle. Scholarships for Students Studying Agriculture The Australian Council of Agricultural Societies (ACAS) and Coca-Cola Amatil have been supporting Australian students studying in agriculture related fields for the past 7 years. Since 2005, the scholarship program has assisted almost 200 talented young people, from all over Australia, to develop careers in agriculture. Each year up to 35 young people are awarded scholarships to the value of $2,000 to pursue further education in an agriculture related field at University or TAFE. In previous years recipients of the ACAS/Coca-Cola scholarship fund have also been offered opportunities to travel overseas to attend the international conference of the Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth to expand their agricultural knowledge and meet other people from rural areas who are changing the face of modern farming practices. The purpose of these scholarships is to support rural youth to complete their tertiary studies in courses that will benefit regional Australia. NSW entries close on 15 February 2013. To find out if you're eligible go to – http:// www.agriculturescholarship.com.au/grant.htm. Tarago Times February 2013 http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php Large and Small bales of hay Suppliers of feed for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Alpacas, Goats, Dogs, Cats, Birds. 51-52 Knox Street, Goulburn 02 4822 3111 Tarago Times February 2013 Page 29 http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php followed by a civic reception, morning tea and cutting of the cake on the common. Official birthday celebrations will be attended by Governor of NSW, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir, NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell and dignitaries from the Anglican Church. Goulburn celebrates 150 year birthday with a year’s calendar packed with events. An official 150th Birthday program, jam packed with detailed information on major events has been produced to ensure residents and visitors alike don’t miss an opportunity to join in the celebrations. Join us in January for guided tours of historic St Saviours cathedral, NRL trial match between Canberra Raider and Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs will be hosted in Goulburn during February. Another major focus of the celebration, “Goulburn on the Move” Street Parade on 16th March, through Auburn Street takes you on a journey of Goulburn’s last 150 years. The heart of Goulburn, famous Belmore Park will be a hive of activities for the whole family from The Biggest Kids Birthday Party to a free Street Carnival and Concert finishing spectacularly with a Fireworks display from the magnificent St Saviours Cathedral. Gallery On track will present a 1920s to today fashion exhibition during March and the 150th anniversary Trophy Race –Wakefield300 will also take place in March. This year long program offers something for everyone. “So many business’s and organisations have made Goulburn the great place it is today and it would be only fitting to have them showcased in the Street Parade” Said Cr Carol James. It’s not too late to be involved in the Street Parade with participants encouraged to download an entry form from the Goulburn 150th Birthday website. All are welcome to attend Goulburn’s official 150th birthday celebrations on 14th March. St Saviours Anglican Cathedral will offer a mass of Thanksgiving, The Official Birthday Program is available from the Visitor Information Centre or can be downloaded from the website www.goulburn150.org.au. the Canberra Bush Dance Group who will, in full period costume re-create the charming dancing of bygone days. Tarago Show Society – Next Show Sunday 3rd March 2013 Preparations are well underway for the 55th annual Tarago Show which is being held on Sunday, March 3rd. In addition to our extensive range of activities for young and old, we hope to have a “Cow Pat Competition” again with a $1000 cash prize for first place and 8 x $20 consolation prizes. Unfortunately Curly Sue isn’t available this year as she has outgrown the event. Does anyone out there have a manageable cow/calf that we could use this year? If so, please contact me ASAP so we can get the competition organized. This year we are privileged to be holding the Australian National Shearers Association NSW State Championship. With $5500 in prize money we should attract a strong field of quality shearers. Australian Wool Innovations, a major sponsor, will be paying the entry fee of $10 for learners who will have a prize pool of $770. It is hoped that all up and coming learners will join in and enjoy a great instructional and entertaining day. We hope to have a new reptile person and the Magic Jester returns to the Show this year as well as our Tug of War competition sponsored by Capital Wind Farm (Infigen and Suzlon) to the tune of $2200. We also plan on having a kids Tug of War. We will have the usual sideshow and retail stalls and this year we will have an Animal Farm for the kids to pat and cuddle a range of farm and pet animals. A new addition to our show is Page 30 The ladies of the CWA have created a wonderland of exhibits in the Pavilion and the judging on the day before the show will showcase the best the district has to offer. Again this year the Pavilion prizes include a Supreme Champion Ribbon, Trophy and $25 prize donated by Chris and Geoff Burns for the Most Successful Junior Pavilion Exhibitor. There will be no entry fees for the pavilion competitions this year but thanks to our many sponsors there will be a champion ribbon and at least $25 prize money for the champion in each section. The junior section also has some extra prizes in some age groups. The junior novelty races for all age groups will be on again with $200 prize money sponsored by Phil and Jan of the Tarago Service Centre. Andrew Nash, “Kingsdale” Goulburn, our horse Chief Steward has added some fantastic trophies and prizes to the horse events. This year we will also have a dressage competition with a limit of 30 entries. The Horse events will again have a good range of prizes particularly the junior events. Jean and John Hockey from Goulburn will be running the Dog Show at the Tarago Recreation Area as Debbie Meagher has moved up the coast. We hope to attract over 500 entries again this year. Full details of the horse, dog and pavilion schedules, as well as other Show information is posted on the website – www.tarago.org.au. Show entry is again only $10 for adults, Concession $5 and children under 16 are free – great value for money considering all of the free entertainment. (Continued on page 31) Tarago Times February 2013 http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php Horticultural Advice & Tarago & District Show Society (Continued from page 30) Remember, anyone interested in being a volunteer at the Show please contact myself or one of the Committee members ASAP. As a volunteer, Show entry is free. Providing we can get enough volunteers each person only needs to give a couple of hours of their time - helping at the gate, stewarding in the horse ring, assisting at the café, or helping with the shearing comp etc. Volunteers need to be over 12 years of age so they are covered by our insurance. If you are new in the area and want to get involved in this worthwhile venture please give me a call. We have started some working bees to clean up the showground and continue our maintenance program. If you are available during the week or weekends to help out please give me a call. Remember monthly meetings are held at 7:30 pm at the ‘Dog’ on the first Monday of the month. The next monthly meeting is on Monday 4 February. All are welcome to attend. If you have any suggestions or constructive criticism to improve the Show please don’t hesitate to contact us. Keith Hunter—President Phone: 48494256; Email: [email protected] Are you looking for a recipe? Or have you got a great recipe you’d like to share with readers. Email:[email protected]. ACOM DESIGN PO Box 806, Goulburn 2580 Yarralla, 4519 Oallen Ford Rd Bungonia 2580 Robert C Everingham Building Designer & Draftsman New Homes, Alterations & Additions Duplex, Villa, Townhouse Developments Rural, Commercial, Industrial Buildings Free Quotes - Competitive Rates - Prompt Service Energy Efficient (SEDA), Eng Dwgs: Mech, Struct, HVAC TEL 4844 4321 MOBILE 0417 682 022 FAX 4844 4323 EMAIL [email protected] MEMBER MEMBER STANDARDS AUSTRALIA þ BUILDING DESIGNERS ASSOCIATION Gardening Tips Compiled by Wanda Egan Feb’ 2013 Hope everyone had a wonderful break. Wow hasn’t the heat hit us this year. Don’t do any transplanting until the heat has subsided. Dead head roses and any other garden plants that have been flowering to promote more flowers. Be sure to prop up any fruit trees that are heavy in fruit to stop their branches splitting. Be sure to pull any weeds that have survived the heat before they go to seed. Watch for Tomato grub on your Tomatoes. Try and be out there each day to harvest fruit and to collect the grub and feed to the chooks or squash under foot. If you wish to use a spray use Dipel. If you wish to use another please read directions to see if it has a ‘withholding period’. Don’t pick the fruit until this period has passed. Watch for powdery mildew on your cucumbers, zucchini and pumpkins. It will drastically shorten your cropping time. Spray with a mixture of 1 part milk and 10 parts water every couple of days. Try and be sure to provide long, deep watering for your plants rather than short, shallow watering times. They will be far better protected against heat and drought. Heat stress and sunburn can be very bad for flower and fruit production too. Try to maintain sub surface moisture levels to reduce plant stress. Have you thought about purchasing more bulbs this year? This is the time of year that plant catalogues are full of bulbs that will be planted in autumn. Daffodils, Iris, Tulips, Hyacinths and Ranunculi to name a few. Try some new ones that can then be propagated later to fill many spots in your garden. Be sure to add compost to improve the soil before planting. Horticultural Advice & Garden Maintenance Service Rose and Fruit Tree Pruning WANDA EGAN 20 years experience Fully Insured 0403 335 389 mailto:[email protected] OF NEW SOUTH WALES INCORP Tarago Times February 2013 Page 31 http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php “It’s important to have regular contact with people whom you trust and who support you. Ask for practical help and support when you need it – people often want to help and appreciate knowing what you need. STARTING THE HEALING PROCESS AFTER THE FIRES Getting back into routine and spending time with family and friends are just some of the ways people affected by the recent bushfires can begin the healing process. Major fires near Yass and Cooma, along with a number of smaller blazes across the area, have caused widespread damage across Southern NSW, with farmers losing stock and property. Southern NSW Local Health District’s Director Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol David West encouraged anyone affected by the bush fires, including the emergency services personnel who spent long hours fighting the fires, to seek help if they needed it. “The impact of a disaster can be very distressing for a lot of people – even those who were not directly affected. There is a range of feelings you may be experiencing that are common reactions to an extraordinary situation. You are not alone. Many people are in a similar position right now and many others have been through it in the past,” Mr West said. “Some people out there, particularly on the land, may have only recently recovered from last year’s flooding, and now have had the fires compound their problems. “Grief, loss and shock, sadness and stress, can make you feel like isolating yourself from others. It may be helpful to remember that many people are feeling the same as you and will share your journey of recovery. “Shutting yourself off from others is unlikely to make the situation any better. Remember - asking for help is not a sign of weakness. Alcohol and drugs are an unhelpful way of coping in stressful situations, and their overuse or prolonged use can cause serious problems for you and your loved ones. Page 32 “It is equally as important to get back into a routine as quickly as you can. This is very important, particularly if you have children. It can be hard at first because life may be chaotic, but try to think of ways you can return to the pre-disaster routine as soon as possible – for example, eat at the same time you would normally eat each day.” You can visit www.beyondblue.org.au or call the beyondblue info line on 1300 22 4636 for more information, or to talk to a counsellor. Lifeline is also available on 13 11 14 if you want to speak with a counsellor at any time. You can talk to your GP, who can refer you to more specialised support if needed. You can call the 24-hour NSW Mental Health Line (1800 011 511) to speak with a mental health professional about your symptoms and be connected to appropriate care. Carers, health professionals and emergency service workers can also call the NSW Mental Health Line for advice about a person’s clinical symptoms, the urgency of the need for care, and local treatment options. Beginning the healing process Spend time with family and friends. Try to get back to a routine. Try to be healthy. Take time out. Limit the amount of media coverage you watch, listen to, or read. Write down your worries. Express your feelings. Accept help when it’s offered. Don’t expect to have the answers. Realise you are not alone. Tarago Times February 2013 http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php Tarago Times February 2013 Page 33 http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php Closing date for the next issue is the third Friday of the month 2012 Advertising Rates for Tarago Times TENNIS — The Tarago tennis courts Contact the Tarago Times Team via [email protected] to place your ad. are available to the public to be used any time. The key to the shed for the nets is held at the Tarago Service Centre. Contributions Articles: Your contributions are most welcome. Email your article to [email protected] Please send all articles as a word attachment and photos as a JPEG attachment or contact Sue Maas on 0418 275 402. Delivery To have the Times posted or emailed to you contact Anne Sturgiss on 4849 4605 or email to [email protected] Advertising Advertisers: Please contact Anne Sturgiss [email protected] or 48494605 to discuss your advertising requirements. Payment: All advertisements must be paid in advance. Cheques should be made payable to Tarago Sporting Assoc. Inc. C/- 173 Willandra Lane, Tarago NSW 2580 (ph: 4849 4605). Direct deposit or EFT to CBA, BSB: 062-545, Account 10268453 Account Name: Tarago Sporting Association Incorporated Tarago Times. Please advise Anne by email: [email protected] or fax to 02 48494605 re payments made. No pre-payment - no ad. Size Black and White ⅛ page (inside 6x9cm) ¼ page (9cm x 13cm) ½ page (13cm x 18.5cm) or (9 x 26.5cm vert.) 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The responsibility for advertisements complying with the Trade Practices Act lies with the person, company or agency submitting such for publication. Original material appearing in this newsletter is copyright. It may be reproduced in part or in whole for the benefit of the community provided that the source of the material is fully acknowledged. Page 34 Fun & Fitness POOL COMP Come along and join in the pool comp at the Loaded Dog 1st Thursday of the Month 7.30pm SOCIAL DARTS At the Loaded Dog every second Wednesday, from 7.30pm. Turn up with a team or make up a team of 4 for a fun night out. PATCHWORK & CRAFT Every MONDAY starting 9.30am at the CWA Rooms. All welcome, BYO lunch. Enquiries to Clarice Beileiter on 4849 4473. BUNGENDORE BRIDGE CLUB BRIDGE - Wednesday evenings at the Bungendore Community Centre, Turallo Terrace, from 7 till 10. For more info contact Brenda on 4849 4471. CANS FOR KIDS Don’t forget that the Tarago school needs your aluminum cans. The Student Representative Council receives a major part of its funds from recycling cans — contributions please phone the school on 4849 4418 (9-3pm) or deliver them to the school. TARAGO BOOK CLUB We meet on the first Thursday of the month Readers who are interested please ring Linda Hong on 0413 447 911 Tarago Times February 2013 http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php Hoteliers: Nicole & Mark Ryan www.loadeddoghotel.com - (02) 4849 4499 LIVE @ THE DOG EE R F RY T EN Sat 16th February COMING UP Sat 23rd March - Alice Plumb Fish & Chips for 2 & bottle of bubles $25 Social Darts every fortnight from Wednesday, 20th February. Come alone or bring a team 7.30pm All welcome Bistro Hours: Friday & Saturday 6pm - 8:30pm Sunday 6pn - 8:00pm Open for lunch 7 days 12 - 2:00pm Home made pizza all day every day, eat in or take away Lunches 7 days 12 - 2:00pm Tarago Times February 2013 Page 35 Tarago Times Local Services Directory February 2013 LICENCE NO 64844C OVAN ABN 43 419 374 203 REEK ONSTRUCTIONS Building Constructions Concrete Stencilling 20k gallon concrete water tanks John & Julie Arbalis 201 Covan Creek Road Lake Bathurst 2580 Ph: 02 4849 4448 Mob: 0409 330 914 or 0428 164 572 Raine & Horne R E A L E S T A T E 110 Auburn Street, Goulburn Phone: 4821 9088 AH 4821 7512 Mobile: 0408 628 331 LISTINGS WANTED FOR ALL SIZE PROPERTIES LAND OR HOUSE & LAND Ring Alan Gale to make a time for a no obligation inspection of your property and to talk over your best options with you. BUYING or SELLING a HOUSE or LAND JOHNSON & SENDALL Incorporating Mullens & Stephen J Lamond SOLICITORS ~ CONVEYANCERS 13 Montague Street Goulburn 2580 Ph: (02) 4821 1588 Fax: (02) 4821 9850 Email: [email protected] FOR ADVICE ON ALL YOUR LEGAL REQUIREMENTS Morris Owen ~ Tim McGrath ~ Alison Howarth ~ Stephen J Lamond This space available Contact Anne on 4849 4605 or [email protected] Page 36 Southwell Creations A Bungendore based small business Specialises in Carpentry & Maintenance for Residential & Commercial Properties Contact Lenny / Sally on (02) 6238 0914 [email protected] Tarago Times February 2013
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