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In memory of Gary always marching with the Town Band. We will all miss you. |
Matthew, Danny and Josiah pictured above were welcomed into Wiangaree Kindergarten by the new principal Kathryn Rodgers . |
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Editorial "Changes in our lives" TKN visited Boonah recently. It’s a town similar in size to Kyogle with all the beautification aspects already in place, including ‘traffic calming’ and ‘alfresco dining’. The local folk kicked up a bit of a fuss before it all took place, but consensus seems to be one of acceptance now that all the work has been done, and the locals can ‘use all the amenities’. The footpaths were even and clean, and everything was neat and tidy. The tourists of course, are used to such niceties, and Boonah is a very nice place to visit. Sound familiar? Yes, of course, it’s just like Kyogle. We were pleased however, to get back to Kyogle, where ‘Good Old Fashioned Service’ is part of our shop keeper’s natural philosophy. By the way, please keep those "Are You Being Served" coupons coming in, and VOTE 1 for your favourite business, shopkeeper or assistant, this month Colleen Hurley was nominated from Kyogle-IGA, congratulations. Great also to welcome "Chocolate Addiction" to the main street of Kyogle, what an addition, especially if you are a chocoholic like many of us! We do wish April and Rob Doyle all the best in their yummy new venture, more info inside this edition.We feature a very hard working element of our shire, the ‘movers and shakers’, the folk that get goods and people where they are meant to go, quickly and efficiently. "Travelling amd Motoring Around Kyogle & District" is our chance to showcase our local trucking, motoring and ancillary organisations, plus all the buses that deliver TKN for us. We take this opportunity to THANK all our TKN delivery people. Please support your local businesses, whilst they support our local community! TKN’s February ’54 Flood Commemorative issue, and Elaine McLean’s article on the 1954 flood brought back memories, and many folk have their own recollections of the ‘Great Flood’. With your anecdotes, photos and stories, we hope to produce a booklet dedicated to the people who fifty years ago lost their lives, with proceeds from the sale assisting the Kyogle Historical Society. A Memorial Service is being organised, and we will inform when plans are finalised. Many thanks to Robyn Carlill, Lyn Hayes and Margaret Ellis who put together a wonderful display in Kyogle-Mitre 10 front window. Many of their photos of the flood and resulting damage will be seen in the upcoming booklet. If you have a special story or photograph of the ’54 flood, please jot it down and pop them into Tom’s Music Shop, in Kyogle, or send to TKN, 103a Summerland Way, Kyogle, NSW, 2474, to be included in the booklet. We trust you enjoy your March edition of TKN, and until the next issue, Kind regards, Tom Rogers and Danny Hampton. |
"Where there is Hope
– there is Love" World Day of Prayer Shaping The Future TogetherThe World Day Of Prayer is to be celebrated on Friday 5 th March at Our Lady Of Sorrows Catholic Church, Kyogle. The time of the service will be at 10am with the guest speaker Sister Dorothy Hogan. The theme of the service will be "In Faith Women Shape The Future", prepared by the women of Panama. The service is translated into more than 60 languages and 1,000 dialects, and will be used by men, women and children in around 180 countries. You are invited to join us for this vital global event. For further information, please contact Sr. Monica Hogan on 66 321 049.
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KYOGLE CAN DO With Suzy Coulstons unfortunate departure, Kyogle Youth
Action has picked up the reins of the Can Do group until Council appoints
a new C.P.O. Phone 66322972 for enquiries or call in at the Youth Centre from 1pm till 5pm Chocolate Addictions Comes To Town
Pictured above is Rebecca Ford with April Doyle from "Chocolate Addictions". April and husband Rob are looking forward to the "Official Opening" of their new shop, which will feature Country singer Cash Backman, along with entertainment for all the family. ‘Freddo the Frog’ will be along, and an interesting discussion point is this – ‘When you eat a Freddo – do you start at the head, or the feet? We are told Clumsy the Clown will be will be there as well with heaps of giveaways and FREE samples. So pop in to ‘Chocolate Addictions’ in Summerland Way, Kyogle, for all the FUN of the "Grand Opening " this Saturday 6 th March.Apart from all your usual chocolate delights Chocolate Addictions make a lot of there own chocolate goodies as well as importing some of the finest chocolate from around the world. We welcome April and Rob to town and wish them well. If you have a special function coming up, phone April on 66 321 919. |
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Tells Trustee Members wanted Applications are being invited from persons interested in being considered for appointment as a member of the Trust Board to manage the affairs of the Kyogle Showground Reserve Trust. Applications must be lodged before Monday 19 April 2004 with the Land Access Unit of the Department of Land & Water Conservation, for further information contact phone 6640 2061 or my office. IPTASS Petition The Nationals have launched a petition calling on the Carr Labor Government to review the criterion country cancer patients had to meet to access financial assistance under the NSW Isolated Patients’ Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS). In order to qualify for financial assistance in NSW, cancer patients must travel in excess of 200 kilometres one way for treatment, whereas in South Australia and Victoria, the distance is 100 kilometres, and in Queensland it is 50 kilometres. These distance criteria are the toughest in Australia and this inequity is simply unfair. The petition also called on the Sydney Labor Government to give patients the chance to choose their own specialist. Patients are currently required to see only their nearest treating specialist. This not only restricts patients’ access to the best available treatment but also fails to take into account that the waiting times for the nearest specialist may be sky high. These conditions meant rural and regional cancer patients faced an unfair financial burden and were detrimentally affected by waiting times, varying quality of care and an inability to participate in clinical trials. The petition for a better deal for cancer patients in country areas had the support of a number of cancer advocacy and support groups. I would strongly encourage people to come into my office or call for a copy to join the State-wide push for a fair go for country cancer patients. Senior Citizens Week Grants The following local organisations were included in the
successful Lismore Electorate applications to enhance celebrations of
Seniors Week 2004. The theme this year is "Best Time for Ages"
and activities will be held 14 –21 March 2004. $500 Richmond Valley Council Seniors of the World $500 Upper Clarence Valley Seniors Week Cabaret and Concert Committee 2004 Election of Board of Tick Control Members The Electoral Commissioner for NSW as Returning Officer is to conduct elections for six members of the Board of Tick Control. Nominations are invited for the position of representatives of owners of stock from each district (Bangalow, Casino, Kyogle, Lismore, Tweed & West of Richmond Range). A person has the prescribed qualifications to stand as a candidate or nominate a candidate if: * on the date fixed for the close of nominations (2 March 2004) or at any time during the 12 months before that date, the person owned cattle kept within the electoral district to which the elections relates; and * at any time during the 18 months before the date the person paid an animal health rate levied on the person under the Rural Lands Protection Act 1989 in respect of cattle kept within the electorate district to which the election relates. Nomination forms and Statutory Declarations in Support of Candidature may be obtained from the Board of Tick Control, Wollongbar; Cattle Tick Control Office, Woodenbong & Kyogle; Tweed/Lismore Rural Lands Protection Board, Lismore; Court House, Ballina; Rural Lands Protection Board, Casino. Completed nomination forms and statutory declarations in support of candidature must be lodged with the Returning Officer, State Electoral Office no later than noon, Tuesday 2 March 2004. Office contacts (Ph) 6621 3624, (Fax) 6622 1403, VAJRADHARA GONPA Kyogle is host to one of the major centres for Buddhism in Australia. Vajradhara Gonpa is a peaceful mountain retreat on 800 acres of bushland at Collins Creek near Kyogle. The "Gonpa," as it is known locally, can accommodate up to 120 people, commands a spectacular view of the Border Ranges and is home to a great variety of wildlife including koalas, wallabies and platypus. Established in 1986, Vajradhara Gonpa is under the guidance of Abbot Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, a highly respected teacher of Tibetan Buddhism from Bhutan. Vajradhara Gonpa is known internationally for its beauty and excellence as a place of learning and practise. In fact, on my trips overseas when meeting with other Buddhists, the name Kyogle is often met with better recognition than Sydney or Melbourne! The national and international visitors attracted by the Gonpa have brought a significant stimulus to the local economy especially as efforts are always made to source local goods and services wherever possible. In recent times the Gonpa has been making the teachings of the Buddha more widely accessible by establishing groups in Byron Bay, Lismore and Kyogle township. Those wishing to find out more about Buddhism or learn a simple and relaxing form of meditation can contact Sue at ACE on 66 33 3281. To facilitate these new groups, Steve Cline has come from Canada as full time teacher and group facilitator. Steve is highly experienced in both the study of Buddhist philosophy and the practice of meditation, as well as being a translator of Tibetan texts into English. He will surely be a great asset for the region. Our next major event at the Gonpa will be the amazing Lam Dre Lob Shey with renowned Tibetan master H.E. Luding Khenchen Rinpoche from May 3 to June 19. The Lam Dre outlines the entire Buddhist path in great detail. For those who cannot attend for seven weeks, the first section known as the ‘Triple Vision’ from May 3 to 10, is a wonderful and complete teaching in itself. When the Lam Dre teaching was last held at the Gonpa in 1997, people attended from 22 countries around the world and Kyogle Mayor, Val Johnson, came to the Gonpa to officially welcome the participants to the Shire. For all enquiries about the Gonpa’s activities, contact Vajradhara Gonpa, phone 6633 1382 or email vajgonpa@nor.com.au
History of Health Services In Kyogle To Be Printed The Kyogle Hospital rebuilding is underway and the old
hospital is very nearly gone, pictured, with work proceeding along at a
steady rate. Plans are such that the new hospital is to be finished in
October this year. To coincide with the opening of the new hospital, a
publication will be printed entitled Health Services in Kyogle from 1903
to 2004, and a committee has been formed consisting of Helen and Harry
Flower, Fay and Frank Finch, Betty and Tom Fitzgerald, Dyann Clark and
Bridie Gregory. Anyone who may wish to submit a personal account of a
particular event for consideration for inclusion in this publication,
should forward same to Miss Bridie Gregory, Rous Street, Kyogle, 2474. Cut
off date for submissions will be 28th
April, 2004.
Brett Davis & Kate Hayes arrived by horse and cart on the 20th September 2003 at the Anglican Church, Kyogle. With Robert Davis, Best Man & Kellie Hayes Bridesmaid, along with Elise Davis, Flowergirl & Harrison Clarke & Jayden Davis as little page boys. Kyogle Baseball Club The Kyogle Baseball Club has its Annual General Meeting at the Top Pub at 7.30pm on Thursday 11 th March 2004. Also Sign On Day is to be held on the 13th March at the Rec Ground from 1pm. For further information please contact 66 321 199.Kyogle Junior Rugby League Club News IMPORTANT NOTICE Nominations are being sort for Coaches in 7-16 year divisions for Kyogle Junior Rugby League. Any interested person should send their details to ‘The Secretary, Kyogle Junior Rugby League, PO Box 240, Kyogle. 2474. Nominations will be accepted up to 5pm on 1st March, 2004. INFORMATION Kyogle Junior Rugby League will be having a sign on day on the 6 March 2004 at "New Park" football grounds, for any interested players in age divisions 7-16 years. The day will commence at 10:00 am with sign on and while parents and players are completing the necessary paperwork, our Development Officer Hudson Smith will be coordinating some activities for players to participate in. After all this activity there will be a sausage sizzle to finish the morning off. If you are undecided come along anyway and observe, talk to our committee and coaches and let them answer your concerns. This year we are fortunate to have Hudson Smith assisting and guiding our coaches and players, Hudson has been appointed Coach of our Senior Grade for 2004, so come along and meet him and maybe some of our other First grade players. Kyogle Junior Rugby League will be running its annual NRL pick the winners competition again at the Exchange Hotel (bottom pub). This will commence on the 12th March, 2004. The cost will be $30 per team ( max. 2 people per team) you can nominate at the Hotel or on the sign on day. Entries to be placed in metal box at the Hotel no later then Friday afternoons. Every five weeks there will be a draw with the chance to win $15 dollar voucher for meal or drinks at the Hotel. Any further inquires on this you can contact Darryl Gibson on 66322335. So come and support our junior footballers as the money raised from this goes to developing Junior Rugby League in Kyogle. Rally For Recovery To Hit Kyogle & District On March 21, 2004, 18 cars enrolled in the Rally for Recovery will descend on Kyogle for a week. Rally for Recovery is a group of volunteers who raise funds for children’s cancer research all year. They always choose country towns so they can see the "real" Australia and will be staying at Toonumbar Waters Retreat and taking loop drives out each day to see the beautiful scenery. On Thursday evening, March25, thirty-eight rally members will be meeting at the Kyogle Cinema, all dressed up as Charlie Chaplin! Stuart Everett has kindly offered to show some silent movies of this famous movie star! We look forward to bringing our group to Kyogle and want to say thanks to Helen and Alec and all the staff at Toonumbar for their support in our planning. Check out the web page: www.rallyforrecovery.com if you would like further information.
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Lions Miss Personality Quest Lion Doug Currie is pictured with the Lions Miss Personality Notice Board that travels around with Doug whilst he sells tickets in the Toyota Echo, for only $1. Kyogle Lions Club does not have a Miss Personality entrant this year, but is still selling the tickets in the car raffle to assist the organisation. Part proceeds will go towards the Kyogle Senior Citizens Multi Purpose building to be built behind the Kyogle swimming pool. If you need a ticket in the Toyota Echo, please contact the Kyogle Lions on 66 321 363 and a ticket will be on its way to you. Kyogle Lions Club Bringing Tamworth Country Music to Kyogle Kyogle Seniors Community Centre Development Group will be the beneficiary of a charity Country Music evening to be held at the Kyogle Bowling Club on 28th March commencing at 1.00pm. Dean Perrett, Kingaroy Bush Balladeer and Gospel singer who won the 2003 Australian Country Recording Award at Tamworth will be performing on this very special day as well as Jenny and Alisa Brosnan from Killarney, Casino’s Matthew Manning the 2004 Tamworth’s Bush Balladeer, Lismore’s young Country Music Festival Talent Quest winner Ashleigh Graham, and her sister Vanessa, Mullumbimby bloke and larrikan Poet Ray Essery, Kyogle’s Chris Cook who wrote and recorded the song "Diggin’ A Hole In My Guitar" which our "Slim" recorded on his C.D. 99 and last but not least, Tamworth’s C.C.M.A. Songwriter Award winner Katrina Burgoyne. Katrina, who comes from Gunnedah, was the youngest person in thirty-eight years to win this award. Chris Cook will be playing and backing Katrina on this day. Our own local artists will also be performing. Raffles with prizes including videos, CD’s and Tapes worth more than $200 will be conducted during the day and a mini auction with some very special items of sporting memorabilia will go under the hammer. Afternoon tea will be provided by a donation of a gold coin. Admission is $12 and bookings are essential and these can be made at the Kyogle Bowling Club 66 321 108 or with Gloria and Athol McQueen 66 321 483. Local Aboriginal Leader Runs For CouncilPatsy Negus Walker a local leader in the
aboriginal community has decided to stand for the Kyogle council in the
forthcoming elections.
Aussie Mannings and Calgary Mannings Swap! Pictured alongside the good old ‘aussie barby’, and really feeling the HEAT, is the Manning family. Now THIS family of Mannings, Jakob, Christina, Thekla, James and Margaret are from Calgary, Canada, and have swapped houses AND JOBS with the OTHER family of Mannings from Kyogle, Paul and Janelle and family are in the SNOW at Calgary. James explained to TKN that he comes from a school with 1000 students, so we pondered how Paul was doing ‘over there’. James said that the family was enjoying their time in Kyogle and that he was originally from a small country town and was relishing the opportunity to work in a community. Paul’s story from Calgary was this: "We made it to Calgary without too many difficulties!!! It was only MINUS 2 degrees C, when we arrived, apparently quite warm! Since then we have survived down MINUS 33 degrees C, driving on the other side of the road, some minor language difficulties [no I wasn’t swearing!] and the children in my class have survived one day with the NEW Mr Manning! There is no golf until April here unless you want to play at two INDOOR golf courses [$50 per hour] Hope to play a number of courses in the spring – our neighbour plays and one of the other teachers was pleased to find a new partner for the spring! What a good story of coincidence, and we wish both families of Mannings, a great swap for 2004. Nearly 100 Years And Still Going Strong
Kyogle Citizens Band Performing Christmas Carols in the main street of Kyogle, Christmas 2003.It will be 100 years next year (2005) since the Kyogle Citizens Band was established and many people in our community have been involved in learning and playing an instrument over the years. The band is still going strong and gives many enjoyable performances during the year. Australia Day and Anzac Day services are always an important committment to the band as is playing carols in the pubs, clubs and main street before Christmas. The Band also provides entertainment for other community functions around our area and is regularly invited to play for other communities close by. On 8th February the band was asked to play for the Casino Cow FM birthday’s celebration and our band always joins with the Casino Band to provide plenty of music for Beef Week every year. Kyogle Citizens Band rehearses on Thursday evenings, 7.15 pm - 9 pm in the Band Hall (just down from the pool) and anyone playing a Brass, Woodwind or Percussion Instrument is invited to come along Join in and have some fun! There are some spare instruments which can be loaned out to Band Members and although tuition is not currently being provided....that is constantly under review. Contact phone numbers for the Band are: Barry Johnston - 66321331 and Julie Hession 66323807 Eden Creek/Fairymount Preschool & Kyogle Citizens Band Gain FundingThe Eden Creek/Fairymount Preschool and Kyogle Citizens Band were successful in obtaining a grant of $4700 from the NSW Government "Living Centres Program". The two organisations which share the band hall, wish to thank the NSW Government and the Living Centres Program, the hall looks and feels great. Between the Kyogle Citizens Band and the Eden Creek/Fairymount Preschool matched the $4700 with money and volunteer labour, giving the project a $9400 boost to the upkeep of the building. The workers restumped the building, completed the interior and some exterior painting, erected new signage, pictured, for both organisations, drainage works to divert water away from the building, preschool equipment brought up to current safety standards. The Preschool is open Tuesday to Friday from 9am to 3pm so drop in and have a look! The Kyogle Citizens Band gets together Thursday evenings. For the band, contact Barry Johnston on 66 321 331, new band members are always welcome. The Kyogle Citizens Band will turn 100 not out next year, and plans are underway for a commemorative booklet and a special celebration evening. Families First run a Playgroup on Mondays from 10am-12 noon. All welcome, contact Ann Hartigan at Kyogle Family Support on 66 321 044.Afterlee Public School Congratulations to Cheryl Bushel for winning the Afterlee P&C raffle in December last year. Cheryl won a Centrex CTD-1500 DVD, which was generously donated by John McManus from McManus & Co. Kyogle. Thank you to all the Kyogle people who supported our raffle which helped raise funds to support Helyn Whinters and her three school age sons. Helyn’s home at Ghinigi was devastated by a freak storm which left them homeless. Afterlee P&C gave a donation of $500 to Helyn and her family to help them make a new start. KYOGLE HIGH SCHOOL NEWS The year has started well at Kyogle High with a large group of year 7 students who have all settled in well. The year 12 Senior induction assembly in mid February was very well atttended with the School Captains for this year being Carissa Fadelli and Jack May, with Maia Lambrechsten and Mitchell Bateman the Vice Captains. Year 12 students have benefited greatly from the Study Skills and Motivation program that was started last year. This involves students in Years 10,11 and 12 having workshops once each term that develop skills in studying, research, time management and career planning.Year 12 students have commented that it has really helped them with their schoolwork. Early in February the school held a very successful swimming carnival.there was an great atmosphere on the day and students had fun and competed well. From this carnival we have 31 competitors going on to the Zone carnival at Maclean. Good luck to these swimmers! On Friday 5th March a group of girls will travel to the Gold Coast for the Annual International Women’s Day Breakfast.This features high achieving women who talk with girls to motivate them and encourage them to set goals to work towards. All the girls who have gone to this over the last few years have enjoyed the day and appreciated the ideas the speakers put across. The Parent Teacher Afternoon for Years 7 &11 will be held on Tuesday the 24th March with a welcoming Afternoon Tea for parents of year 7. Any other new parents to the school are welcome to come along too. |
Red Cross Calling Red Cross Helps PeopleEileen Armstrong a resident of Kyogle Court being pampered by Sue McKenna a member of the Kyogle Red Cross Cosmetic Care team. Once again volunteers from our schools and community are doorknocking throughout March. All will have identification and receipt books from Red Cross, and will be in Kyogle, Wiangaree and districts. Funds raised benefit local projects, such as First Aid Training, Telecross [reassuring phone calls to isolated and frail people], Cosmetic Care [friendly visits to hospital and hostel residents], and Disaster Personal Support Training. What We Do Thanks to the generous support of the Australian community, Red Cross volunteers continue to reach people in need in towns and cities across Australia. Red Cross during the past year has served over 90,000 healthy breakfasts to hungry school children, helped 120 homeless pregnant teenagers and young mothers gain vital life skills, made over 500,000 reassuring phone calls to the frail-aged, isolated and medically dependant, taught 20,522 people life-saving First Aid techniques.Donations can also be made by phoning 1800 811 700, or contacting Yvonne Morris, Coordinator, Red Cross Calling. I Want To Look After Bob – It’s my duty Back in 1999 Bob went into hospital for heart surgery. Since then he has been mostly bed ridden, and has not regained his former interest in life. He doesn’t even seem to enjoy the grandchildren visiting. The demands on my time remind me of caring for a young baby but without the joy. As each day passes, Bob becomes more dependant and demanding, unlike a baby. I want to look after Bob, it’s my duty, but I feel my very essence is somehow being drained. Sometimes I think it would’ve been better if he hadn’t pulled through the surgery. Then I feel very guilty for even thinking this. Vera my sister in law told me that many carers often become ill themselves because they ‘forget’ to attend to their own needs. She informed me of a carers support group that meets once a month on the 3 rd Thursday of each month between 10am and 12 noon. I think I’ll give it a try.Carers Support Group Meets at The Caring Circle, 9, Stratheden Street, Kyogle. [Opposite the Memorial Hall] This month the group will meet on March 18 th and The Caring Circle is open every Thursday too between 10am and 3pm for further information about support for carers. Please phone 66 321 853 and leave a message and your number so we can return your call.Quota News with Jean WarburtonFollowing the success of the Australia Day Morning Tea, Quota’s Club President Rhonda Watts and Members have enthusiastically made plans for a series of fundraising events which included the popular "Breakfast At Jess" attended by Kyogle businesswomen and friends of Quota and was held on Friday 23 rd February.Two special morning teas are to be held in the Supper Room of the Kyogle Memorial Hall during March and April. The first of these as part of Diabetes Australia’s "Grab A Bite" promotion will be held on Friday 19 th March. Guest speaker, Ann Hall’s presentation will include a video highlighting the treatment for children who have diabetes. Ann who is a representative of Diabetes Australia, NSW Branch, will be delighted to answer all of your questions on all aspects of the disease.The second morning tea will be held on Friday 2 nd April in support of a young local girl, Shay Ellen-Murphy’s Fund Raising efforts which were held to highlight the needs of several children from the district suffering leukemia. All proceeds will go to the Leukemia Association. A guest speaker is now being arranged and Shay and her greatest supporter, her mother Cheryl, is attending.Quota Club members are looking forward to welcoming you to both of these special events. It is only through your generosity that the Quota Club can continue to provide support for those in need. For further information on the morning teas, please phone Rhonda Watts on 66 323 255 or Jean Warburton on 66 323 193. Other plans in hand for 2004 include our continued support for the Life Education Program at Kyogle High School. Club Vice President Mary Brown is now making final arrangements with the school and the Life Education Committee for this years exciting program to commence. Members will continue to hold street stalls and have plans for Special Raffles to be held during the year. Quota’s Friendship Dinner will be held on Monday 26 th July and the Golden Age Luncheon will be held on Saturday 20th November.We Share – We Care Kyogle Bull-Riding The Kyogle Bull-Riding Spectacular is on again on Saturday 13th March 2004 at the Kyogle Showground, and will be an action packed evening of entertainment. Sponsored by Edenville Chaff, D & L Meale are very pleased to be associated with the Kyogle Bull-Ride Spectacular, affiliated with the National Rodeo Association. Food and full bar facilities are available from 5pm with music and entertainment throughout the evening. The Open Bull Ride attracts a prize of $1000, with a Novice and Junior Bull Ride, a Junior Steer Ride 18 years and under, and a Junior Steer Ride from 11-12 years. There will be a Feature Bull Ride and a NRA Poddy Ride 11 years and under, and a Local Poddy Ride, enter on night for this event only. Norco-Pauls are the sponsor of the 2004 Ice Break Bull Riding Series, where points gained during the series go towards the series final, where Ice Break Silver Buckles will be presented to the winners of each category. Part proceeds to the Rescue Helicopter, Kyogle Rugby League Club and Kyogle SES, so come along to the Kyogle Showground from 5pm on Saturday 13th March with Adults $10, Children Under 16 $5 and a Family Pass for $25. For further information please phone Gary Piggott on 02 66 339 196 or Gary Fuller on 02 66 321 460. Nominations through NRA on 07 5499 1700. Kyogle Country Music 2004 sure kicked off in a big way for our humble little country music club following the A.G.M. and general meetings that saw 63 members in attendance it was on the show. The Kyogle Country Music Assoc. "Slim Dusty Tribute" an estimated crowd of 250, including visitors from Maclean, Casino, Murwillumbah, Coffs Harbour, Mullumbimby, Lismore, Tenterfield, Coraki, Grafton and Woodenbong came along to the Kyogle Bowling Club and enjoyed some great country music when twenty of our local muso’s and friends paid tribute to this late great entertainer. Following "The Tribute" many visiting artists then performed beautifully for the crowd’s entertainment. As this was the first outing for 2004 it was pleasing to see so many in attendance, 125 members have already paid this years membership so it appears Kyogle Country Music will have another big year. The president and committee welcome the many new members that have joined our club and extend an invitation to anyone who enjoys good country music to join us at the Kyogle Bowling Club at 2.00pm on the second Sunday of each month. Our Country Music is not only enjoyed here in Kyogle, we visit other clubs on a regular basis and the popularity of these trips really showed when within 2 hours of being announced the trips to Mullumbimby and Rosewood were almost booked out. Prime Minister Mr John Howard Endorses Kyogle Table Tennis Yes the Tough on Drugs Community Partnerships
Initiative has just announced its successful funding applicants and KYA is
one of them. Hospital Auxiliary News with Tess Thomas The first meeting of the year was held with fourteen members attending. Now that our Multi Purpose Hospital building is under way we can start planning for how to spend our money, raised by the people of Kyogle who generously bought tickets and supported our street stalls. The Christmas stocking was a great fundraiser. Thank you to all who supported us. We hope you will continue to do so. Have a good year and good health – Tess Thomas. Kyogle Amateur Theatrical Society Kyogle Amateur Theatrical Society (KATS) is holding its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 2 nd March 2004 at 7pm. The meeting will be held at the Kyogle Memorial Institute (KMI) hall, at the corner of Stratheden Street and Summerland Way. Supper will be provided, and all those interested, including past and present members, are welcome to attend. For further inquiries, contact Debbie Mills on 66 335 281.Kyogle Fairymount Festival The Kyogle Fairymount Festival Annual General Meeting is to be held at the Top Pub from 7pm on Monday 5th April. This is a chance for you to join in the fun and run the festival for 2004. Committee members are needed, so come along to the meeting and lend a hand in the major event of the year.
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CASINO BEC Cash Flow Budgeting is the process where you forecast the amount of money that will flow in and out of your business over a given period (eg 12 months). This is a practical tool and when used effectively, will motivate you to have tighter controls over your operating expenses (fixed and variable), stock levels and debt collection. If you are an existing business use historical data to estimate your projected income and expenses. To calculate this, take an average of 2-3 years trading figures taking seasonal trends into account. It is always best to be cautious and allow for the unexpected to happen. For a new business the cash flow forecast is a reality check to help determine whether your business will be financially viable. Do your homework thoroughly and keep your projections to a realistic and achievable figure and include one-off set up costs. Monitor progress - Regular comparisons of cash flow budgets against actual business performance will help you monitor your cash flow and make timely business decisions. The next Women’s Sales and Marketing Workshop will be held in Kyogle
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ARE YOU BEING SERVED
Colleen Hurley is pictured
after being nominated by a very satisfied customer of IGA-Kyogle, where
Colleen works. The comments were "Colleen always serves with a smile
and a friendly word. She took the time and trouble to knowing my name
before I knew hers".
This is a chance for YOU the shopper to choose the Salesperson and
Business [in a number of categories] where you get good service, along
with an old fashioned smile. |
Around The Villages With TKN
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Old Bonalbo And Thereabouts with Geoff Bateman ted access to the Internet by children, where I
recommended taking charge of passwords, I didn’t discuss the importance
of password security, or design. Being a security measure, a password must
reflect that aspect in its makeup. Family names, birth dates, street names
and the like are out. A combination of meaningless upper and lower case
letters, numbers and symbols is the ideal. An example would be
P#$.5d.N&. As a general rule, passwords should not be less than six
keystrokes long, with the ideal being nine or ten. Once you’ve designed
your password and registered it with your service provider, ensure that
the ‘save password’ checkbox on your Internet connect window is
unchecked. To have your computer remember your password is a violation of
security, on the same level as writing a password on the top of the
monitor, so much so that you may as well not have a password. I stumbled
across the PC Magazine website the other day that offers a great selection
of freeware and shareware programs. This is a reputable site and some of
the best programs, all supposedly vetted by PC Magazine staff, are
available to download. The following address will open this box of goodies
http://shareware.pcmag.com/welcome.php?&siteID=pcmag For those looking
for light-hearted and weird photos, humour and wacky news, take a look at www.dribbleglass.com I hear that Mallanganee village will soon boast a new
café/coffee shop. With our (normally) balmy weather and relaxed living
style, this café has the potential to be a decided asset and magnetic
attraction to tourists and locals alike. Success of course, will depend
largely on the skill of the proprietor and his/her ability to produce a
decent cup of coffee, and I don’t mean plastic cappuccino. A good Vienna
is a better heart-starter than a defibrillator With one or two exceptions,
Vienna coffee in the Lismore and surrounding towns is an unsavoury
concoction, muddy in colour, with a flavour of something resembling
charcoal and rusty nails, topped with a spiralling mass of pressure pack
cream substance that slowly sinks into the coffee, resulting in a saucer
full of frothy muck. Mousetraps aside, make a decent cup of coffee and the
world will beat a path to your door. I hear that Bonalbo Development Association is close to
resolving the unsatisfactory situation regarding the maintenance and
cleaning of the public toilets located at Norman Johnston Park. These
particular toilets gained some unwelcome but fairy accurate publicity
recently where, in a letter to the Northern Star, a tourist stated that
they were the worst she had seen in her extensive travels. Kyogle Council
is somewhat belatedly contributing a quantity of graffiti removal liquid
to assist association members in a refurbishment project of this public
convenience, maintenance of which should rightly be the responsibility of
Council. Bonalbo Development Association has also joined surrounding
villages in entering into an agreement with Council where, in return for
an agreed amount of money and some equipment, the Association takes
responsibility for maintenance and upkeep of certain grounds and assets
within Bonalbo town limits. This is a good deal that works well in at
least two villages that I know of, allowing residents to take charge and
make decisions that affect the beautification of their village. Last but not least – the ongoing saga of the dreaded mobile phone
tower proposed for Haystack mountain continues. Some readers may recall
that last December, I rather sceptically reported an expected completion
date of this coming March. It would appear that my scepticism was well
founded because as a result of objections, counter proposals, calls for
compensation and another high-powered meeting, completion of the tower is
not expected now prior to sometime in June. As I indicated last time – I’ll
believe it when I see it. Geoff Bateman OAM |
WIANGAREE NEWS from Fay Fardon
Love and Marriage Wiangaree Red Cross The Challenging World of Computers Greetings from Afar Woodenbong News
with Mrs Marsh Woodenbong Golf Club News Rallyman Rally Is On Again At GrevilliaThe Rallyman Rally will take place this year at Grevillia, along the Summerland Way, between Kyogle and Woodenbong. The Rallyman Rally will be held on the Queen’s Birthday Weekend, June 11th to 14th, 2004. There will be plenty of food, alcohol, petrol, plenty of camping space and heaps of firewood. The rally is FREE to enter, and we do have badges available for $10. Any up and coming Bands wanting to have a bash at the Grevillia Amphitheatre, at the Rallymans Rally, phone Fred on 66 364 122, where there will be two stages under cover. For all enquiries for the rally please phone Kog on 02 66 333 104. Hanging Rock Dyraaba Hall Featuring Kerry Kennedy & Double Barrel Adults $9 Family $20 BYO |
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Seniors Celebrations "A Time to Remember" The following programme has something for everyone. Kyogle’s Seniors Week activities stretch over 4 weeks to provide opportunities and entertainment. RSVP to the HACC Office unless otherwise indicated- enjoy the Month of March. Monday 1 st March - "Well-Being Morning" Benefits of Massage – demonstrated by Albert Clark at the Border Ranges Club, Supper Room of Memorial Hall. Albert will talk & demonstrate the benefits of simple massage techniques which can enhance your everyday.RSVP not necessary, Time:11am-12md, Bus Transport available Thursday 4 th March - Bus Trip – Cabaret Day at Woodenbong Golf Club.Enjoy the trip ‘up the mountain’ to the hospitality of the villages. Morning tea, raffles, concert . Full lunch included. RSVP:Tues 2 nd March, Cost:$10 day, Bus leaves:9am & returns 3:00pmWednesday 10 th March - Seniors’ Combined Church Service at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Kyogle. Service followed by morning tea at the Church Hall.RSVP not necessary, Time - Service 10:30am, Bus Transport available Friday 12 th March - Bus Trip - Small Schools Visit – to Rukenvale Public School. Enjoy the peaceful surrounds & mini concert performed by the students. Morning tea compliments of students/parents. Back to Kilgra for lunch, then home.RSVP Tues 9 th March, Cost:$ 5 day, Bus leaves 9:45am &, returns 2pm.Tuesday 16 th March - Bus trip to the picturesque Border Ranges (weather permitting), compliments of National Parks & Wildlife. Enjoy the informative talks, lookouts, BBQ lunch & billy tea. Sensible walking shoes required.RSVP:Thurs 18 th March, Cost: $10, Time: 9am-4pm, Book your transportThursday 18 th March - "Tip Top Tappers" in concert at the Kyogle Bowling Club. Cabaret-style performers – costumes, dance, song (old favourites). Bring a friend. Great entertainment. RafflesRSVP: not necessary, Cost:$6 entry, Time- 2pm, Book your transport. Friday 26 th March - Annual Variety Concert at Memorial Hall. Program of lively entertainers and fun. Afternoon tea included. Raffle and lucky door prize. Bring a friend or two!!Time - 1:00pm – 3pm, Admission free, Book your transport Book yourself a seat!. Transport from home available for all days, simply tell us your details on booking. All bus trips depart Kyogle from ‘Gateway Office Supplies’ corner. Telephone: 6632 2194 (Diane) Casino/Kyogle HACC Flexible Service Inc
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Upper Clarence Valley Seniors Week Commencing, 4 th March 2004 .Thursday 4 th. Welcome to a Cabaret Day at Woodenbong Golf Club. "Entertainment by the Saddle Tramp", School bus will leave Tabulam at normal time 8.20am, Bonalbo 9am, Old Bonalbo 9.15. Urbenville 9.45am. Cost for the day will be $12.00. Morning Tea and Lunch provided.Thursday 11 th. Old Bonalbo School invites all seniors to morning tea at 11.30am all are welcome.Thursday 11 th.Urbenville School 10.30am, for entertainment, . Followed by morning tea. At 11am. All seniors are invited and are welcome. Then to the Day Care Centre for lunch, normal charges apply. Wednesday 17 th.Come to Woodenbong Central School for entertainment at 10.15am. Followed by morning tea.All seniors are invited and are welcome. Wednesday 17 thBonalbo School 9.30am. Entertainment and morning tea. All seniors are invited and are welcome. Meet at the front gate.Thursday 18th. Join us on a trip to Kyogle to be entertained by the "TIP TOP TAPPERS" Morning tea at Woodenbong then on to Kyogle for lunch provided. Bus leaves Tabulam 8.20am, Bonalbo 9am, and Old Bonalbo 9.15am, Urbenville 9.45am Morning tea, at Woodenbong. Bus to leave 11am. For Kyogle. Cost for the day $20.00. Friday 19 th Caroona Home for morning tea 10am Followed by a Church Service.Saturday 20 th Urbenville MPS, for morning tea 10am. Followed by a church service 10.45am. Cost $2.00. To be paid on the day.Monday 22nd. Tabulam School there will be morning tea at 11am and entertainment by the school children. All seniors are invited and are welcome. Tuesday 23rd Bonalbo " Mini Expo" Tabulam School Bus 8.20am, Woodenbong 8.45am,Urbenville. 9am.,Old Bonalbo 9.30am, There will be Morning tea 10am at the Bonalbo Bowling Club. There will be lunch. Cost for the day $3.50. To be paid on the day. If you wish to attend any of the functions or go on any trips it is essential to Book and pay for these outings before the day if possible as Catering arrangements have to be made in advance and we do not like having a lot of money to look after on the day. Thank you and we hope that you have a great time. Bookings are to be made with,Patricia Small Ph 66351331 There will be raffles to help offset cost. THE COMMITTEE WISHES TO THANK ALL WHO HAVE MADE THIS WEEK POSSIBLE.
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My Unsung Hero. Hero: a man who is admired for his brave or noble deeds (The Oxford
Dictionary) Thanks to the persuasive encouragement of Mr Allen Campton (Teacher-in-Charge of The Risk school), Darryl started school when he was four-and-a-half, continuing through at this school until he was fifteen. I was appointed as assistant teacher there when Darryl was about eight and was richly blessed to have him in my care for eight months. His uncomplaining acceptance of his condition, Pradar Willi Syndrome and severe asthma, his happy smile and cheerful "Good morning Mrs Fardon. Isn’t it a lovely day?", his generosity and loving nature with adults and children all endeared Darryl to those of us with whom he had daily contact. I well remember the morning he slipped on a sheet of paper in the classroom, unable to get up, even with my assistance. I was desperate; Darryl simply said, "Leave me alone for a few minutes and I’ll work it out." Strangely, I believed him and my confidence was rewarded when he quietly used a couple of chairs and the table to get himself mobile again. In the short time I taught him, he learnt to not only write and read, but to write stories and letters, using his own personal everyday vocabulary. His pride in his accomplishments was equalled by my pride in his achievements. When he was fifteen Darryl attended Lismore’s Challenge Foundation, thence to Casino’s On Focus - based on the ‘sheltered workshop’ system. Darryl loves his work, hating to miss going even when he is too sick to get out of bed. Seven years ago the doctors gave him twenty-four hours to live; but, to use his own words, his "Aunty Fay (Reeves) told him to go back as it wasn’t time for him to come yet!" One of his greatest mates is Dr Das, who has gone beyond professional care in his love for Darryl. Darryl has been awarded a number of TAFE Achievement Certificates for Literacy and Numeracy in recent years and he delights in broadcasting on COW FM once a fortnight. He is absolutely rapt in music and his young nephew Nathaniel with equal passion. It is unusual to see Darryl without his Bermuda Triangle ‘signature-cap’ and he and young Nathaniel even sport these in bed! Laurie and Anne moved from the farm to the Golf Course Estate some five or six years ago to make it easier for Darryl to travel to Casino, a move which he accepted as his due, something which he would do in kind for those he loves with such simplicity and faith. Darryl loves helping people, anyone he sees in need. I hope that, in reading this tribute, he will know just how much he, my Unsung hero, has helped me to accept whatever comes along, and to smile when things go wrong, to know that, in some part, he is ‘the wind beneath my wings!’! Following this great story from Fay Fardon regarding her "Unsung Hero" Darryl Green, we here at TKN ask you to also jot down YOUR own "Unsung Hero". Simply pop a photo and story into Tom’s Music Shop, Summerland Way Kyogle |
Library News with Corrine
Mobile Library Quiz: Do you know who has the newest, most
up-to-date, cutting edge of technology, mobile library service in New
South Wales today? Give Up? YOU have! Kyogle Library Opening Hours Monday 2pm - 5.30pm
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