Local boy, Alex Tout and his horse Ernie travelled down to Foxground

(between Berry & Kiama) to attend a 5 day Horse Eventing Camp in the

last week of Term 2.

Alex was invited by Simon Kale, a Level 3 EFA Instructor, to the Fox-

ground Training Stables and Stud. Alex was one of only 8 students in-

vited to take part and he is very grateful of this amazing opportunity.

During this very busy and eventful week, Alex participated in Dressage,

Showjumping and Cross Country Events.

On the final day all students went to the Shoalhaven Jump Club at Berry

where they were able to practice all the skills they had learnt during the

week and took part in the Clear Round Jumping.

It has only been through the efforts of Young Pony Club, training with

riding instructor, Jo Sabidussi and Alex’s determination and ongoing

commitment that he has been given opportunities like this.

Alex is also attending the Harden Horse Trails this weekend where he

will compete in Dressage and Showjumping on Saturday and Cross

Country on Sunday. The Murringo community wishes Alex the best in

his Eventing competitions and as they say “Break A Leg”!

Alex performs well in the saddle.

Update your Calendar with…….

• Murringo School P&C Meeting, Tues. 4th Aug at 3.30pm.

• MCA Meeting at the Hall on Wed. 5th August at 7pm.

• Mobile Playgroup at the Hall on Wed. 5th & 19th Aug - 1.30pm-

3pm.

• Knitting & Craft Evening at the Craft Shop at 7pm, Wed 12th

August.

• Jewellery Party at the Hall, Saturday , 15th August starting

at 2pm.

• Tai Chi Classes at the Hall on Wednesdays from 9am to 10am.

• Tuesday Ladies Tennis at 11am.

• Fun Family Sunday Tennis at 2pm.

• Church Services Anglican—2nd Sunday 8am

Catholic—4th Sunday 7.30am

Murringo

Matters

Contact Us

By Post Our Murringo Matters 91 Boorowa Street Murringo 2586

By Email

murringo-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

By Phone 6384-6351

By Fax

6384-6322

By Hand Just drop it in the big green mailbox at

the entrance of the school.

August 2009

Issue 6

OUROUROUROUR

Page 1

It was a trip of a lifetime for local tennis lady, Fay Gruber, who

travelled to Ireland last month.

Fay was invited to join her two younger sisters, Diana Thackeray

and Wendy Keane, for an adventure to remember. Diana, who

lives in Melbourne, has visited Ireland before and fell in love with

it. She then had an idea to gather her sisters back with her to

explore the rest of Ireland she didn't get time to see.

The girls got to visit the famous Harrods Department Store in

London during a short stopover. Upon their arrival in Dublin,

they picked up their car and found a B&B just on the outskirts in

Palmerston.

Some of the places they visited were the Waterford Tower Hotel,

Waterford Crystal, the Templemore Arms Hotel, Cork and

Killarney. The sisters stayed in a beautiful B&B called Bunratty

Lodge before moving on to Derry and then they experienced two

nights in Belfast. They caught up with relatives in Omeath before

visiting the Carlingford Medieval Village, then back to Dublin.

On the girls way home, they got to stay two nights in London,

travel on the famous red double decker buses, the London Eye

and float down the Themes.

Meanwhile, back in Australia, Fay’s husband, Kevin, was left to fend for himself. He managed to score

a few invitation for tea, managed to make his side of the bed - once or twice, turn on the washing

machine and the dishwasher and vacuum the floor. Well Done Kev!

A Trip to the Emerald Isle.

Children have big ears and big eyes,

therefore watch the little things you say and the little things you do." Author Jim H.

Page 2

Can you name any of these faces?

Extensions to the Bushfire Shed

Chicken & Leek Casserole A hearty casserole is just what you need to warm up on a cold night and this one's a real winner!

Ingredients - serves 4

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C. Place flour in a large plastic bag and season with salt and pepper. Add chicken

and shake to coat. Remove chicken from bag, shaking off any excess flour.

Heat butter and oil in a heavy-based saucepan over medium heat. Cook chicken, in batches, for 3 to 4

minutes each side or until golden. Remove to a plate.

Add leek, bacon and garlic to pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until leek is ten-

der. Add 2 cups stock, wine and mushrooms. Bring to the boil. Remove from heat. Transfer mixture

to an ovenproof dish. Add chicken. Cover and bake for 35 minutes. Remove cover and add beans.

Cover and cook for a further 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Pour remaining 1 cup stock into a saucepan over medium heat and bring to the boil. Place couscous

in a heatproof bowl. Pour stock over couscous and stir to combine. Cover and stand for 4 to 5

minutes or until stock is absorbed. Stir gently with a fork to separate grains.

Spoon couscous into bowls. Spoon over chicken casserole and serve.

This month’s warming recipe

Page 3

Over the last month there has been some building going on in the village.

The Murringo Fire Shed has been extended to eventually incorporate a

kitchen, meeting room and a shower. Local volunteers have worked on

the extension, including the laying of the slab, standing of the frame,

fixing of the trusses and putting up the iron, over the last month or so.

The Fire Brigade wishes to thank those volunteers for their time,

patience, jokes and efforts in making this building project possible.

Back to School After a very relaxing holiday for all students and staff, Murringo Public

School is already back to work, with an exciting term planned. Last Friday

saw us participating in National Schools Tree Day where we planted a mini

orchard for our Kitchen Garden Program and a range of native trees/shrubs.

On Friday 7th August we will be hosting Wombat Public School who are

coming along to participate in our Kitchen Garden Program and to learn

about how it works. Wombat Public are looking at starting a similar scheme

at their school and will be bringing their whole school as well as parents and

teachers to experience this fantastic program. We would love to see all of

our usual volunteers as well as any new faces to assist on the day from

10.00am - 1.00pm.

1/4 cup plain flour 2 garlic cloves, crushed

8 chicken thigh fillets, trimmed,

halved crossways

4 rashers bacon, rind removed,

chopped

1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup white wine

1 tablespoon olive oil 100g button mushrooms, sliced

1 leek, halved, washed, sliced 100g green beans, trimmed, halved

3 cups chicken stock 1 cup couscous

Let’s Party ………………………...

Oh My God! Oh My God! Oh My God! Oh My God!

“BUTCH” “BUTCH” “BUTCH” “BUTCH” Young is Young is Young is Young is

40404040

Have Fun on

the 13th.

Scottie Scottie Scottie Scottie

Taubman is Taubman is Taubman is Taubman is

turning 22turning 22turning 22turning 22

Who said that

he wouldn’t get

past 21.

Happy

Birthday for

the 4th.

Happy 8th Happy 8th Happy 8th Happy 8th

Birthday Birthday Birthday Birthday

Miss Georgia Bennett-Brown

on the

7th August.

Kathryn Unwin will be

celebrating her

birthday on the

17th. Put your

feet up, Granma

Love Molly.

Happy Belated Happy Belated Happy Belated Happy Belated

Birthday Birthday Birthday Birthday

Raylene Raylene Raylene Raylene

Taylor. Taylor. Taylor. Taylor.

Sorry, you Sorry, you Sorry, you Sorry, you

can’t stop the can’t stop the can’t stop the can’t stop the

aging process.aging process.aging process.aging process.

SAMUEL ROBERT TOUT

will be

39 yrs

on the

18th

August

Cheers

Sam!

Happy 14th Birthday Alex Tout Happy 14th Birthday Alex Tout Happy 14th Birthday Alex Tout Happy 14th Birthday Alex Tout from Your Harem.from Your Harem.from Your Harem.from Your Harem.

87th Birthday

Wishing

you well

GORDON

OAKES

on the

16th

August.

Have a

great day.

Page 4

JEWELLERY PARTY On Saturday, 15th August, you are

invited to come along to a Piccadilly

Jewellery Party at the Hall starting at 2pm.

Afternoon Tea will be available and all

proceeds will go towards the Tennis Club.

Please come along and enjoy!

FOR SALE Hyundai Accent 4 door sedan Year 2000

model, only 49,000 km on

the clock, goes well,

very good condition,

12 months rego, manual,

fully serviced, radio,

air-conditioning and new

battery.$5,000 ONO,

Rego WRY 503.

Phone 6384 6259.

CAFÉ MURRINGO Leonie & Andre would like to Thank You for your continued

support of Café Murringo (licensed to serve beer & wine). Our trading hours are Wednesday to Sunday 7.30am to 3.30pm for breakfast, lunch, morning & afternoon tea.

For reservations, please phone 6384-6220.

If you find you have run out of milk, eggs or butter, please call, we may be able to assist.

Handmade Greeting Cards for many different occasions are on

sale at the Murringo Craft Shop. For

something special or when the shop is

closed, please call Joan on 6384-6422.

Birthday Wishes Birthday Wishes Birthday Wishes Birthday Wishes

Nina Dowling Nina Dowling Nina Dowling Nina Dowling

Happy Happy Happy Happy

21st21st21st21st 10th10th10th10th

Aug Aug Aug Aug

Greater Southern Area Health

Tai Chi Classes Every Wednesday at the Hall.

9am to 10am. Gold Coin Donation Enquiries: Keren Walker 6384-6366