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Page 1 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY January 27, 2021 Peter Firth Named Citizen of the Year Senior Citizen of the Year Mick Newling (pictured left) Former sergeant of the police force and Yass Rotary Club President, Michael Newling took home the award for Senior Citizen of the Year, awarded through his commitment to commu- nity events, evident in his appearance at the day's ceremony; Cont pg 2 & 3 Mick Newling (middle) accepts the Australia Day Senior Citizen of the year award - alongside Aus Day Ambassador Ethan Butson and local member Wendy Tuckerman. followed by praise of his He has been instrumental local community, in saving and revitalising local facilities, preserving “Gundaroo is a small heritage and traditions, village but it has a creating new ways of fundraising to support heart of gold.” village groups and, most Peter Firth – Yass recently, supporting Valley Citizen of the mental health through the Year. creation of the Men's Yass Valley’s Citizen of year was his role in the Shed. Peter has been the Year for 2021 goes to Gundaroo community, in Like many of his fellow active in the bushfire Peter Firth from particular in the bushfire award winners, Peter was brigade, co-founded the Gundaroo, the final fighting brigade as well as unaware of his nomina- Gundaroo Community winner announced at the being a leading member tion, but feels “It was a Association, served on ceremony in Coronation of the Gundaroo Commu- great honour.” the Gunning Council for Park on Tuesday morning. nity Association. Local A long serving and valued 11 years, led the Peter’s legacy of tireless member Wendy Tucker- member of the village Gundaroo & District community work in man was approving of this community, Peter's Historical Society as Gundaroo spans many year's choice, affirming contributions have founding member and years, in particular the Peter as a “very deserving spanned local President and was the creation of the Gundaroo person, Gundaroo is lucky government, active com- driving force behind Mens Shed. to have such a wonderful munity service, fundrais- establishing and community representa- ing, sport and social operating a number of Mr Firth’s efforts that won tive.” activities. local community groups. him the distinction this Peter’s acceptance was 412 Walls Junction Road 4 Pollux St 44 Browne Street 10 Ford Street $1,200,000 $540,000 $539,000 $525,000 SOLD UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER 311 240 acres 31 3 904 sqm block 31 1 1010 sqm block 32 2 1031 sqm block “Allview” has been in this family for generations. 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Page 2 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY January 27, 2021 From The Front Michael was unaware of his nomination, and Bi-Centennial Celebration and has being present instead for his community served as the Chairperson of the Rotary as a volunteer. Michael’s other creden- Foundation. tials for the award include his founding of the Yass Billy Cart Derby, Michael initiated When asked for his opinion on his driver training at Yass High promoting accolade, Michael humbly responded with road safety in young drivers, organised “it's just recognition of a joint effort over a the Bowel Cancer Awareness barbeque long time, that's all.” Young Citizen of the Year - Holly Fleming Moving on to the youth of Yass Valley, the winner of Young Citizen of the year was accepted by Holly Fleming, for her national efforts in dance. Holly, a long time Yass dancer starting at the Murrumbateman Dazzle Dance Academy, has since gone on to represent MAKS Ballet Studio, a representation that has been noticed even overseas with an invitation extended by the United States. Holding over 100 trophies, Holly was nominated by her mother, a gesture she feels immense gratitude for; “My mum said to me a week ago to read an email, and it was the confirmation email of my nomination, I was like wow...yes, it was a nice surprise, I was not expecting it, I didn’t even think about having a nomination let alone getting an award, so having mum nominate me was a huge surprise and I was really thankful for that.” Upon accepting her award, Holly was overcome with emotion as she acknowledged those who have helped her “I just want to say thank you to my parents and my dance studio.” The Murrumbateman Christmas Carols Committee was awarded an Individual Community Service Award. Community Group of the Year - Karen Davis accepted the award on behalf of the Yass FM Richard Wilson (pictured above) Murrumbateman Christmas Carols collected the Community Group of the Year Committee. award on behalf of his colleagues at YassFM The award recognises, in particular, the hard work 100.3, Yass Valleys local radio station. of Robin Darmody and Karen Davis in overseeing, and growing, the Murrumbateman Community Yass FM was recognised for its efforts in Christmas Carols for more than 11 years. The Carols keeping the Valley populace up to date on the started in the Murrumbateman Recreation Hall in COVID pandemic and changes to the town’s 2006 with around 30 people attending. Robin and Karen volunteered to form the Committee for the restrictions. Staffed by volunteers, these Carols in 2008, ensuring the continuation of the individuals were on air every day during the event under the umbrella of the Murrumbateman height of the pandemic, providing a regular Progress Association and growing the attendance. In surplus of information. YassFM, even before 2017, they collaborated with the Murrumbateman the COVID pandemic, had been an active part Village Markets Committee to bring another of the community for approximately two dimension to the event, introducing market stalls decades, demonstrating a concrete, resolute and food vendors. Through their dedication to the position within the culture and life of Yass community, and their creative flair for executing this Valley. event, the Murrumbateman Community Christmas Carols now attracts crowds of 500 plus people to enjoy a magical and free event. Page 3 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY January 27, 2021 OPEN: Evvery Thursdayay to Saturdayay, from middayay & the last Sundayay of the month, from middayay 81 Comur Street, YYaass Liivve mumusic every Saturdayay night YazzYazzbar For bookings or more information, call Deb Hamilton 0434 105 119 caters for privivate www.yazzbar.com Fridayay taastings Local wines functions! @yazzbaryass As representatives of the Bowning Community, Stuart "Yass Valley is a very special place to call home, but celebration each year since her election and was thrilled and Franics Atkins received this year's Individual what makes it special are the exceptional individuals with the community spirit and award winners, deeming it Community Service Awards, applauded for their efforts who volunteer tirelessly for their community," said Mayor her favourite quality about Australia Day. in the Bowning areas Bushfires and overall service to Rowena Abbey. the Bowning Rural Fire Service. Their association and “I love Australia Day, because it gives us an opportunity volunteer efforts with the SPIN foundation and Can "It is always wonderful to publicly acknowledge our to all come together, especially to celebrate those won- Assist was also noteworthy, due to the donations and award recipients and their contribution at our annual derful citizens in our community who give so much, to fundraising activities, bringing together people from the Australia Day breakfast, but after a challenging 2020, it me that's what Australia is all about, celebrating who we community for good causes. Both Stuart and is even more fitting to come together and celebrate our are and our community, and Yass put on a wonderful Franics had previously gained attention for their community champions in this way. Congratulations ceremony this morning, and we were lucky to have a competitive archery, with Stuart a gold medal and thank you." number of community citizenship awards as well. 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