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The Narraburra News is a free monthly newsletter provided for the residents of Temora Shire. The newsletter is primarily aimed at providing information relating to events and services provided by Council or Council-affiliated organisations. The newsletter also endeavours to provide information about other community services and events taking place in Temora Shire. However, in view of space and time constraints, Council news is always given precedence over other community information. If you would like to include details about a community event in the newsletter, please contact Visitor Information Centre Manager, Ann Pike - 6977 1086.
VIEWS OF Temora Shire Council September 2017, Number 155
FOR FULL EVENT DETAILS VISITwww.temora.com.au
Temora Shire Council105 Loftus St, PO Box 262. Temora NSW 2666 P: (02) 6980 1100 F: (02) 6980 1138E: [email protected] W: www.temora.nsw.gov.au
Visitor Information Centre p: 6977 1086 e: [email protected]
What’s On Temora SEPTEMBER 2017
01 Sep - 29 Oct Da Vinci MachinesTemora Aviation Museum. 500 year old designs brought to life for a limited time only. Extraordinary designs by an extraordinary man.www.aviationmuseum.com.au
01 Farmlink Open DayTemora Agricultural Innovation Centre.A must-do professional development experience for the agricultural industry.Contact Kylie Dunstan 0417 437 922.
02 Aircraft Showcase10am Temora Aviation Museum.Flying display of Supermarine Spitfire, Cessna O-2A, Gloster Meteor and CA-13 Boomerang.
06 Morning Melodies with Craig Giles10.30am Temora Ex-Services Club.A morning of song and laughter. Special lunch available after the show for $14. Bookings for lunch essential 6977 4177.
09 - 10 Springdale Mind, Body and Spirit ExpoSpringdale Memorial Hall.Psychic readers, alternative healers, market stalls, mini workshops, medium demonstrations and more.
09 Temora GreyhoundsTemora Greyhound Track.457m NG event Temora Ex-Service Cup Heats.
16 Aircraft Showcase10am Temora Aviation Museum.Flying display of Supermarine Spitfire, CA-13 Boomerang, Cessna 0-2A, and P-40 Kittyhawk.
16 Red Kite Charity Concert7pm Temora Memorial Towm HallAll performers welcome. Contact Ruth 69780164
21 The Dapto Chaser7pm Temora Town Hall Theatre.Live theatre event full of fun and laughter.Tickets www.temora.com.au/events
23 Country Change Expo9am Temora Showground.Meet representatives from Temora, Junee, Coolamon and Cootamun-dra-Gundagai to start planning your move to the countrywww.countrychange.com.au/make-the-move.aspx
23 The 132nd Temora Show9am Temora Showground.All your favourite rides, exhibitions and stalls, as well as some new exhibits with a firework finale.www.temorashow.com.au Contact Jone Pavelic 0414 609 607.
23 V8 Superboats3pm Lake Centenary.Adrenaline fuelled family fun.Family $50, Adults $25, Kids $5, Under 5 FREE.
26 National Boys Choir6.30pm Temora Memorial Town Hall.Adults $15, Child $10 Ticket www.temora.com.au/events
29 Temora Skate Day9.45am Temora Railway Precinct.Skate workshops, Skate Jam, live performances and BBQ lunch Ages 10-25.www.temora.com.au/events
30 Hot Rod Street CruiseShow & Shine, street cruise, live music, retro dress.www.regencyramblers.com.au/a-coun-try-weekend-rod-run
EVERY SUNDAY IN OCTOBER Taste Riverina FestivalQuandary via Ariah Park.www.tasteriverina.com.auBookings and further information 6973 1221.
06 Author Visit6pm Temora Town Library.Author Scott Whitaker, railway en-thusiast and amateur historian, talks about his book “Railway Hotels of Australia”.
07 & 21 Wrap with Love Knitting Group2.30pm Temora Town Library.Instructions are available at the library. Completed rugs, a couple of squares or knitting yarn may be left at the library.
09 - 15 DVD and Book SaleTemora Library.
27 No Sew Caterpillars - School Holiday Activity10.30 – 11.30 Temora Town Library.All ages welcome, $5 each. (Under 8 should be accompanied by an adult).Bookings please 6977 1781.
• Adults $14 • * Denotes Concession $10 • ** Denotes $7 special pricing • 3D screenings - $1.00 extra on ticket price.
cnr. Loftus & De Boos Streets, Temora
Fri 4 Aug - 6.30pmSat 5 Aug - 7.30pmWed 9 Aug - 10.30am**
AUGUST 2017 Ph: 6980 1177 to confirm movie times and dates
During the winter months Friday & Wednesday evening screenings will be at 6.30pmCOMING SOON - The Big Sick, A Monster Calls, Gifted, The Emoji Movie,
Captain Underpants, The Lego Ninjago
Thu 10 Aug - 7.00pm
Sat 12 Aug - 7.30pmSun 13 Aug - 5.00pmWed 16 Aug - 6.30am
Fri 18 Aug - 6.30pmSat 19 Aug - 7.30pmWed 23 Aug - 10.30am**
Sat 19 Aug - 5.00pmSun 20 Aug - 5.00pmWed 23 Aug - 6.30pm*
Fri 25 Aug - 6.30pmSat 26 Aug - 7.30pmWed 30 Aug - 10.30am**
Sat 26 Aug - 5.00pmSun 27 Aug - 5.00pmWed 30 Aug - 6.30pm*
Tickets can now be purchased online at
www.townhalltheatre.com.au
Sat 5 Aug - 5.00pm [3D]Sun 6 Aug - 5.00pmWed 9 Aug - 6.30pm*
Fri 11 Aug - 6.30pmSat 12 Aug - 5.00pm [3D]Wed 16 Aug - 10.30am**
MY COUSINRACHEL (M)
BABY DRIVER (MA)
DUNKIRK (M)
PARIS CAN WAIT (PG)
FILM CLUBYELLA (CTC)
SPIDERMAN: HOMECOMING (M)
#VisitTemoraKyle Myers captured this shot of the Temora Tornado in Paleface Park last month. You can follow Kyle on Instagram @kmyers_56Get your photo featured. Each month we will print a photograph taken in Temora Shire as part of the Picture Yourself Photography Competition. Simply tag your photo on Instagram using #visittemora or email it to [email protected] points for images of people having fun in the Shire. Visit www.temora.nsw.gov.au
LIBRARY EVENTS
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www.temora.com.au/events
SEPTEMBER
Council’s Positive Ageing work-ing group consists of repre-sentatives from local organi-sations involved in supporting the aged and has been meeting regularly for close to 9 months and as a result are producing some exciting outcomes.The group are compiling an in-formation folder containing in-formative flyers and fact sheets on the services, products and opportunities available to assist residents age with dignity, often in their own homes. There are also plans for an Aged-Care Expo to be held in Senior’s Week 2018. For further information about Positive Ageing contact Kate Slapp, Temora Shire Council Communications Officer on 6980 1100.
Positive News
For Ageing
THE Narraburra News
Yes, Ministers!
Temora was abuzz with visits from several State and Federal Ministers in August. Wednesday 16th August saw the Hon Melinda Pavey, the NSW Roads Minister, in Temora to discuss the funding implications for the proposed bypass. On Thursday 17th the Hon. Adam Marshall, Minister for Tourism and Major Events addressed the Council Meeting and the Premier of New South Wales, the Hon. Gladys Berejikilian, attended a reception at Temora Aviation Muse-um where she formally thanked the Hon. Katrina Hodgkinson for her time as the State Member of Parliament for Cootamundra leading up to Ms Hodgkinson’s retirement from the position on August 31.
The Shipton Villas, new residences being constructed as part of the Dr Parry Homes organisation, are looking to be ready for their new occupants by the new year.Jeff Cornford, Chairman of the Dr Parry Homes board, said he hoped the first five units will be completed by Christmas with residents to be moving in early in the new year. Situated on the corner of Crowley and Grey Streets, the five units are the first stage of a much larger project, with 15 units planned over the next few years. Construction on the remaining 10 units will begin once the first five are sold.The aim of the new units is to provide suitable accommodation for older residents who are looking to downsize and have less responsi-bility around the home. Gardens will be cared for as part of the mainte-nance costs of the agreement, and options for home care will also be available through Pinnacle Commu-nity Services.“Prospective occupants will pay an upfront fee to purchase their unit, and will have low monthly fees for maintenance of the property, but when they vacate their home they will receive a 90% rebate on their initial payment. All amenities will be paid for by the occupants.” Mr Cornford said.“Prospective occupants will go through a selection process” he explained “but the units are mainly aimed at people between the ages of 65-80 who have minimal family support in town.”Mr Cornford has been involved with Dr Parry Homes since their begin-nings in 1968. He, and all those involved with Dr Parry Homes, work tirelessly for the opportunity for our ageing residents to age with dignity and comfort of their own homes.
Shipton Villas on Track
COMING IN OCTOBER
As residents of Temora Shire we already know how wonderful our lifestyles are – lower living costs, more affordable housing prices, minimal commute to work, friendly townspeople, access to world-class amenities and a wonderful environ-ment for families or retirees.But do your friends know this? Do you know someone who is going through the motions in the city with little time to enjoy life? Extend to them an invitation to the Country
Change Expo 2017 at Temora Showgrounds on September 23.Held in conjunction with the 132nd Temora Show, this FREE kid-friend-ly event is the perfect opportunity to experience and explore the ben-efits of Riverina living, first-hand.There will be displays from four spectacular local shires (Temora, Coolamon, Cootamundra-Gundagai and Junee) who will have rep-resentatives available to answer questions about what a move to their town could look like.Temora will be represented by estate agents, schools, aged care providers, businesses and Council.For more information follow the event on Facebook www.facebook.com/CountryChange or visit www.countrychange.com.au.WHEN: 9am to 4pm Saturday 23rd SeptemberWHERE: Temora Showground, pedestrian entrance.
The National Boys Choir of Australia have included Temora in their tour for one night only. Tuesday the 26th September will see the Temora Memorial Town Hall filled with the sounds of melodies of all genres from opera to Australian folk songs.The choir has toured internationally on sixteen occasions over its fifty-two year history, and it has been involved in major events such as the Sydney Olympics, Melbourne Commonwealth Games, The Three Tenors Tour, Andre Rieu and Carols by Candlelight in the Myer Music Bowl for nearly three decades.Get you tickets to this once-in-a-lifetime experience at www.temora.com.au/events or at Temora Shire Council office.Adults $15, children $10 or family of four $35.Billets are still being sought. Please contact Amanda Gay on 0428 029 184 if you can accommodate some of the choir members for a night.
Name: Cr Claire McLaren.Occupation: Farmer.Terms in Office: Newbie, began September 2016.Where were you born? Wagga Wagga.When (and why) did you come to the Temora Shire? I married a local resident whom I met at university in Sydney.Who are the members of your family?
My husband, Rupert. Children Cameron, Hugh, Helen.What are some of your favour-ite past times? Travelling, cooking, reading, gardening.Describe a typical weekend in your life: Sleep in, sometimes I’m away in Canberra or at home working on the farm or around the house. No weekend is the same.What are you most proud of? My family and that I was elected as a councillor.
What progression or change would you like to see for Temora Shire? I’d like to see more infrastruc-ture and services to assist our ageing population and also for our disabled residents.What is your fondest memory? I have many fond memories, obviously getting married and having a family are my most treasured memories, but I’ve loved seeing things on my travels and developing friend-ships.
Live theatre is coming to Temora and it’s well worth a look. The Dapto Chaser is a fun, comedic look at an Australian culture that runs deep in the veins of many Temora residents – greyhound racing.For the Sinclair family, the cut-throat world of greyhound racing is a religion. And their beloved dog Boy Named Sue is more than a grey-hound; he’s their heart and soul on four legs. With the crucial Winnebago Classic on the horizon, Cess Sinclair has one shot at reversing his family’s
fortunes for good. Against all the odds, he’s betting on a miracle.Temora Town Hall Theatre, 7pm Thursday 21st September to see The Dapto Chaser. Tickets on sale now www.temora.com.au/events
Residents are reminded that the pool temperature trial is now in opera-tion. The pool will be heated to above 30 degrees Celsius on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2pm. This trial will remain in place for a year before a decision is made regarding the future temperature settings.We welcome your feedback – [email protected]
An exciting new initiative to grow local business is being established by Temora Business Enterprise Group (TBEG).The Temora Gift Card program pro-vided by Why Leave Town Promotions will be open to any business in the Shire that is a TBEG member.The program provides a convenient and simple gift card that can only be purchased and redeemed at partici-pating businesses, thereby supporting our local community.It is not only retail businesses that are encouraged to be involved, with the cards able to be used for any goods or services.Participating businesses must be a member of TBEG, with any business not currently a member that would like to be involved encouraged to contact TBEG and discuss this and other benefits of membership.“As a committee we are very excited by the prospects of this initiative be-cause it has many direct and indirect benefits to our economy, providing a mechanism to keep money local, using latest EFTPOS and banking technology,” said TBEG Chairman
Michael Harper.“We are also excited to add such a ‘tangible’ benefit for our members amongst a very long list of already existing member benefits.” TBEG aims at having the Gift Card Scheme in place by Christmas.Also on TBEG’s busy agenda over coming weeks is involvement in the Country Change Expo, being held in conjunction with the Temora Show, on Saturday, September 23rd.TBEG members have an exclusive opportunity for promotion, including a video to screen on the day, co-ordi-nated by Unity Productions, with more details on this special offer and other options for involvement at www.tbeg.org.au or via the Facebook page.There is also an exciting event planned for August 31st, when a TBEG PowerPlay hosted by Temora Aviation Museum, will be held in conjunction with the launch of the Museum’s much anticipated Da Vinci Machines Exhibition. For more information on TBEG activities and membership contact the Executive Officer Liz Grant at [email protected]
Temora District Education Fund (TDEF) grant applications are now open.In previous years applications were made manually, however, this year, applications will be completed online.Grants are open to all Temora Shire youth aged between 17 and 25 years who have a realistic goal and are passionate about achieving that goal. Applicants must also demonstrate their need for financial assistance.Grants awarded, which are typically in the region of $500 and $1500, are not given as cash, instead successful applicants will receive reimburse-
ment upon expenditure of approved items (such as text books, tools etc)Grants are awarded to young people attending tertiary education, be it university or TAFE, and even those wishing to start a small business.Preference may be given to ap-plicants who have completed the majority of their secondary schooling within the Temora Shire.Applications can be made at www.cef.org.au - look for the Temora Foundation. Applications close at 5:30pm on Friday 13th October 2017.For further information contact President Rick Firman or Treasurer, Mrs Narelle Pinney.
Up Close and Personal with our Councillors
Pool Temperature is a Hot Topic
If meal preparation is becoming too much of an effort for you or a loved one, help is at hand.Pinnacle Community Services can arrange hot meals for you, delivered to your home, with a wide variety of nutritional meals cooked fresh, daily.Menus change regularly, and, for example, the winter menu might include roast lamb, rich gravy, mint jelly and baked vegetables or farmhouse chicken casse-role with creamy mash potato. Each meal comes with a dessert of the day.At Pinnacle Community Services, we recognise the importance of a wellness check and social interaction. All our hot meals are delivered by local volunteers. All enquiries Melinda Holmes (Pinnacle Community Services) 02 69771-326.
Are you 65 or Older?
September and October will see some extensive repairs on flood-damaged roads in our shire prior to the annual bitumen resurfacing program. The work will be done on the Burley Griffin Way and the Goldfields Way by Council as a sub-contractor to Roads and Maritime Services (RMS). These works will incor-porate urban sections of road including Hoskins Street and Victoria Street. Work will involve:• Identifying the failures and selecting an appropriate repair program. • Temporary closure of one traffic lane with full traffic control arrangements to be in place incorporating 40km/h (during works) and 60km/h (aftercare) enforceable speed limits.• Recycling and modification of
the existing pavement through the addition of a small layer of good quality pavement material and the addition of small amount of hydrated lime. These materials are then mixed with the existing pavement to form the new pave-ment material.• Compacting the mixed pave-ment material and leaving it to settle under traffic for several days.• Trimming the patches to the existing pavement level and bitumen sealing.• Re-instating line-marking and reflectors.Weather permitting this process will take approximately one month to complete throughout the Shire. Council apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates your cooperation throughout this process.
Flood Damage Road Repairs
Invite Your Friends to Country Change
National Boys Choir of Australia on Tour
GIFT CARD INITIATIVE WILL GROW LOCAL BUSINESS
Youth Grants Open
The Dapto Chaser
DON’T BE A TOSSERDid you know that litter damages our natural environments, harms wildlife and sea creatures, can injure people and makes our spaces less healthy. Cleaning up litter also costs rate payers a lot of money. Please be kind to the environment and dispose of your rubbish responsibly.
REPORT LITTERING FROM VEHICLESIf you see someone littering from their vehicle, you can report tham to the EPA. Fines from $250 can be issued from your report.To report littering from a vehicle you need to:•haveactuallyseenthelitterbeingthrown,orblown,fromthevehicle•beabletoprovidethevehicleregistrationdetailsandthelocation where the littering took place•reporttheincidentwith14days•makeyourreportonline-www.epa.nsw.gov.au/heytosser
Have you been out to the lake to check out the new walking path and other facilities? No matter what level of fitness you are at, there’s an option for you to get some exercise, reach goals and have fun.Lake Centenary provides you with a multitude of facilities allowing you to enjoy the outdoors, spend quality time with your family and push your fitness goals.Enjoy a game of Frisbee with the
kids. Take a walk/jog/ride around the lake path. Walk from town to the lake and back again along the fully paved pathway. Make good use of the exercise equipment. Participate in some rowing, kayak-ing, skiing, swimming, fishing or a simple family picnic. Start out at a level that suits you and build your strengths through regular use of the facilities – it’s free!So grab your kids, dogs on leads, pack a picnic and enjoy one of Temora’s finest assets.
Fitness for Free
