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WACOBU News Newsletter from the Wagga Agricultural College Old Boys Union WACOBU P.O. Box 1092 WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 WACOBU News Newsletter from the Wagga Agricultural College Old Boys Union FEBRUARY 2012 Looking after our mate....... Photo courtesy of Wagga Daily Advertiser (Oscar Colman) Photo courtesy of Wagga Ros Prangnell (WACOBU Treasurer) and WAC Old Boy Tony Paton were pleased to be on hand to present a cheque for $10,850 to Peter Worsley (Sac) at Wagga. WACOBU newsletters: http://news.csu.edu.au/alumni/director/publications/wacobu_newsletter.cfm WAC Rugby - www.agrugby.rugbynet.com. WACOBU COMMITTEE WACOBU COMMITTEE MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR PRESIDENT Stuart Kanaley (‘ 79–‘82) Tel: 069242400 An inspirational Old Boy [email protected] Wagga Ag College Old Boys always stick by their mates. VICE PRESIDENT Especially in the tough times. Warwick Nightingale (‘ 92–‘ 94) But it is a two-way street and the inspiration shown by some special Old Tel: 0458 273 188 Boys makes it easy to be a mate. [email protected] The efforts of WACOBU and the Ag Race Day committee in supporting SECRETARY Peter Worsley after he was left paralysed in a rugby match in 1987 typifies James Brady (‘94–‘ 97) the spirit that exists amongst the Aggies from Wagga. Tel. 69245287 Peter received tremendous support from his Ag College team mates [email protected] following the rugby accident. TREASURER And now 25 years later, that support is continuing. Ros Prangnell (‘ 75–’ 77) The efforts of the WACOBU and the Ag Race Day committee have seen Tel. 69331260 financial support for Peter and since March 2011 a purpose built Chrysler [email protected] vehicle has given him a tremendous boost and greater independence. The car has given more freedom to Peter and his family, making life easier for COMMITTEE MEMBERS them all. Ben Granger (‘ 92–‘ 94) [email protected] The money raised by WACOBU assists in the ongoing high cost of insurance and maintenance costs of running this modified vehicle. Chris Slinger (‘ 78–‘ 81) And why wouldn’t the Old Boys help out their mate? Tel. 69241559 [email protected] The true Ag College spirit has shone through with Peter overcoming a serious setback to excel in his career, sporting and family life. Craig Cowell (‘ 92–’ 94) He is an inspiration to us all. [email protected] But he hasn’t done it alone. One other person, who shuns any publicity, Craig Whiting (‘ 92–‘ 94) and prefers to be in the background is Peter’s wife Michelle. Tel. 0427 755323 Michelle has provided steadfast love and support to Peter over the years [email protected] and is a proud wife and mum of their two daughters. Deb Slinger (‘ 79–‘ 81) Peter and Michelle Worsley – a great inspirational couple for everyone Tel. 69241559 / 0427 026207 associated with WACOBU. [email protected] Jeff Angel (‘ 95–’ 97) [email protected] WACOBU Newsletter Editor John Mahon (’60-’62) Tel. 69221208 / 0428 694089 Graeme Worboys (1973) is the editor for the newsletter. [email protected] Any old boys with news stories, photographs, upcoming events and reunion news are asked to contact Graeme. Ross Henley (‘ 79–’ 82) It is planned to have two issues each year. [email protected] Graeme’s contact details are; Sean Roberts (‘ 91–‘ 93) Graeme Worboys Tel. 0428 264876 PO Box 95, [email protected] Cootamundra NSW 2590 Ph/fax: 02 6942 2538 Ted Wolfe Mob: 0407 060 890 Tel. 69224347 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] 2 WACOBU NEWS Helping our mate WACOBU President Stuart Kanaley (left) with Peter Worsley and Tony “Spud” Paton (Right) The presentation of a $10,850 cheque to Peter Worsley (Sac) by WACOBU Treasurer Ros Prangnell and Tony Paton recently in Wagga underlines the level of mateship and support that still exists amongst Old Boys. This cheque represented two years fundraising efforts by WACOBU and the Ag Race Day Committee. Peter was left paralysed after a rugby accident in 1987 and now resides in Orange with his wife Michelle, who herself has been a tower of strength and their two daughters. Peter works for NSWDPI. For almost a year, Peter’s life has changed with the arrival of a custom-built Chrysler car which has brought with it some huge advantages to Sac and his family. This car has not come cheaply and with the modifications to accommodate his wheelchair the The specially modified Chrysler vehicle that has been of tremendous help to bill has run into well over $200,000. Peter and his family 3 WACOBU NEWS There is an annual bill for insurance and on-going costs for the Chrysler of over $2000 and the money raised by WACOBU is giving Peter and Michelle great assistance in meeting these Donations needed for expenses. WACOBU has been supporting Peter since the accident on WACOBU Scholarship August 19, 1987, ensuring his life is as comfortable as possible. Donations toward the WACOBU Scholarship are The holding of the Ag Race Day has also been a wonderful necessary to perpetuate the award. opportunity to increase fundraising for Peter and this committee To date, the largest contributions have come from has done a fantastic job. a former Head of School, and spouse of a former Stuart Kanaley, President of WACOBU and Old Boy Tony Paton lecturer. were also on hand at the presentation of the cheque to Peter. Former Motts and Grotts are lagging behind the Stuart stated there is a strong bond between all Old Boys and donation drive, so if any year is organising a get especially amongst the rugby fraternity at the college. together, or any individual ex-student wishes to “This cause in particular has been very close to our hearts contribute please do so. Contact Stuart Kanaley or any committee member. “Peter is one of our own,” said Stuart. WACOBU need to keep this scholarship alive. Long serving WACOBU Treasurer Ros Prangnell has seen the funds for Peter come into the Old Boys account. “It’s pleasing to see the on-going support from Old Boys and the Peter and Michelle really appreciate the level of support they new generation of students for Peter and his family. have received from the Wagga Ag College community and wanted to express their sincere gratitude to everyone. “It says a lot about WACOBU,” said Ros. Not a problem Sac. There is another fundraiser for Peter planned for March – see the information later on in the newsletter about a weekend of Enjoy your Chrysler and the freedom and independence it has “Wheels and Walking” at Beechworth on March 24 & 25. created for you and your family. The number plate says it all – SAC – all the best to you and your family 4 LET’S ROLL FOR SAC A weekend of “Wheels and Walking” Beechworth - 24th & 25th March 2012 Please RSVP your intentions to Podzol (Michael Stout) Lets Roll for SAC:[email protected] By Friday the 24th of February Bang this date in your diary – there is a great deal of activity planned for WACOBU members and their families in 2012. This is the first one of those occasions.A Theweekend plan is to get of mobile “Wheels to raise funds and WalkingFirst Name” to help SAC – Peter Worsley get even more mobile. Many of you will remember the 2009 race day focus th th to raise andBeechworth contribute funds to- help24 offset & 25the MarchSurname 2012 $200 K cost of a self drive family vehicle for Peter and his family. Click the following Link for the full Maiden Name Grotts only !! story. http://alumni.csu.edu.au/images/Publications/ WACOBU/2009_WACOBU.pdfBang this date in your diary – there is a great deal of activity planned for WACOBU members and That focustheir is ongoing families and in 2012. we are This now is thealso first aiming one to of those WACoccasions. Name The plan is to get mobile to raise funds get an “Allto Terrainhelp SAC Vehicle – Peter Project” Worsley underway get even to moreget mobile. Many of you will remember the 2009 race day Peter mobilefocus in to the raise paddock. and contribute funds to help offset Yearthe Started $200 K c ost of a self drive family vehicle for The roughPeter outline and of his the family weekend. Click at the this following stage is Linkto for the full story. get to Beechworth on Friday night / Saturday morning, http://alumni.csu.edu.au/images/Publications/WACOBU/2009_WACOBU.pdfGraduation Year do some sponsored riding, rolling or walking around the BeechworthThat focus area is forongoing the day. and Then we moveare now onto also aiming to get an “All Terrain Vehicle Project” underway a dinner toevent get onPeter Saturday mobile night, in the followed paddock. by a Year on your Diploma / Degree recovery ride or walk on Sunday for those who wish, or head homeThe rough as dictated outline by of family the weekend/ distance at / work.this stage is to get to Beechworth on Friday night / Saturday Check outmorning, the Beechworth do some Link spon forsored accommodation riding, rolling or walkinge-mail address around the Beechworth area for the day. and attraction details. http://www.beechworthonline. 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