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Thursday, March 18, 2021 Print Post approved – 100003237 $1.70 inc GST Ardlethan Regional museum roundup opens doors page 6 pages 6, 7, 10 & 11 WELL HELLO DOLLY Dolly may be blind in one eye and slower on her feet but the 20-year-old fox terrier has a unique gift of caring and showing compassion to people who are infirm or frail. Read the story of Dolly and her adopted parents Paul and Lyn Maloney on page 2. Photo: Rustty Lake-Connolly. STATION NOT UP TO SCRATCH SAYS COUNCIL Kim Woods Narrandera Shire Council and is due crucial role in protecting the com- cy Services about the condition the station inadequate. NARRANDERA’S century old police to speak with Minster for Police and munity and it is imperative they are of facilities and resourcing across He said a new purpose-built station has been branded as out- Emergency Services David Elliott. supported with a safe and adequate the Cootamundra electorate and station to replace the early 1900s dated and the community’s plea Councillors have labelled the working environment that meets will be discussing the Narrandera building would be “ideal”. for a new station will be on the NSW facilities as cramped and dampening their needs and responsibilities,” Police Station with him (this) week.” “The staff are working in very Police Minister’s desk this week. the prospects of attracting addition- Ms Cooke said. Narrandera Shire mayor Neville poor conditions and unfortu- Member for Cootamundra Steph al police to the town. “I regularly meet with the Kschenka said it was not just the nately it is not only Narrandera – Cooke has heeded the call from “Our police of cers play a Minister for Police and Emergen- public but also the police who found continued page 3 Late shower Golden years of dedicated Dolly 50% chance of < 5mm Rustty Lake-Connolly FIFTEEN years ago I wrote an article for MAX: 28°C MIN: 15°C the Narrandera Argus about one of our local heroes called Dolly. At the time, she had been doing her good deeds for close to two years. Many people who have had family FRI SAT SUN MON TUES or friends at the Narrandera Nursing Home would fondly remember Dolly for her work and dedication to staff and 29°C 27°C 29°C 26°C 24°C residents alike. 16°C 16°C 17°C 16°C 14°C She held many different positions and took her role very seriously. - 1-5mm 1-5mm 10-20mm 10-20mm In the mornings she would do her rounds and make sure everyone was comfortable, then she would hang around the foyer and greet any visitors or new March – 10.8mm arrivals with a wag of her tail. 2021 total – 131.0mm You see, Dolly is a fox terrier. Well, heroes come and heroes go and I presumed after so many years Dolly would have joined all the other hero dogs in canine heaven, but this was not Narrandera Argus the case. That wonderful lady that did so much for so many is still with us. ENQUIRIES Now aged 20, or 140 in dog years, Phone 6959 2222 Dolly has travelled on a few road trips After 10 years at the nursing home and 10 years in retirement, Dolly is soldiering on. Being blind in one eye hasn’t stopped her from doing what she’s done 167 East Street, Narrandera around Australia with her adopted parents, Paul and Lyn Maloney. all her life. Photo Rustty Lake-Connolly or PO Box 5, Narrandera NSW 2700 I recently went to Paul and Lynn’s to the top of some steep sand dunes, Blind in one eye hasn’t stopped her home to meet up with Dolly and to find out Dolly had her first glimpse of what from doing what she’s done all her life. www.narranderaargus.com.au how life has been for her in the 15 years seemed to be a never-ending river. Dolly has a unique gift of caring and since we last met. Her reaction was to squat, widdle and showing compassion to people who are or find us on Facebook A keen caravaner, Dolly is packed run the other way. infirm or frail. and ready the minute the steps go down These days Dolly spends her time After 10 years at the nursing home on the caravan. looking after Paul who hasn’t been and 10 years in retirement, Dolly is NEWS ROOM Cairns in North Queensland was a in the best of health of late and the soldiering on. Managing Editor real adventure even though she wasn’t bond they both share brought a tear to She puts her longevity down to impressed with the humidity and my eyes. the excellent care of our local Mivet staff Liz Lawrence cane toads. She has her own seat on his mobility who have taken care of her health require- [email protected] The first time she saw the ocean was scooter and loves to go for a burn to ments since day one at no expense. a bit embarrassing for her. After hiking the corner and back. Dolly, we salute you. Journalist Kim Woods [email protected] Help save a life Yanco man NARRANDERA locals will have the “We have our QPR training so it is ACCOUNTS opportunity next week to learn suicide a three-hour face-to-face session and prevention skills thanks to The Hangout QPR stands for Question, Persuade, burnt in fire Administration Manager and Wellways. Refer. Debbie Bock The Hangout, a Narrandera-based “It’s really about three simple steps [email protected] wellbeing support group, recently to help anyone learn how to save a life on river beach partnered with Wellways, a not-for- from suicide. A 71-YEAR-OLD Yanco man was airlifted to profit support organisation, to deliver “It aims to give the short sharp goals a Sydney hospital suffering serious burns following free skills classes at Narrandera TAFE of identifying suicide warning signs a vehicle fire at Yanco’s Ski Beach. in March. and making those connections and ADVERTISING Police and emergency services were called to A Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) being able to identify the next source Ski Beach on Monday at 1.30pm and found a male Fran Macdonald class will be given on March 20 and a of support. [email protected] two-day Applied Suicide Intervention “The ASIST training is a bit more suffering significant burns to his body. The passenger van and surrounding scrub were or [email protected] Skills Training (ASIST) class will be in depth and is a two day training this taught on March 23-24. really provides caregivers the knowledge well alight. The male was airlifted to Sydney’s Wellways Community Development about how to connect to the person Royal North Shore Hospital while the fire was extin- Phone 6959 2222 coordinator Fran Godde is encour- that might be at risk of suicide, the guished. Fax 6959 2256 aging people to join, ensuring the understanding those risks and then No other persons were injured. community anybody can save a life. working through a pathway of keeping Police are investigating the circumstances of “Anyone can be a gatekeeper and safe and linking them to additional the fire and are encouraging any witnesses to come LETTERS TO THE EDITOR gatekeepers save lives,” Fran said. support.” forward. “You don’t need to have a clinical The Narrandera LGA has experi- Meanwhile, police were called to the Newell To submit a letter to the editor: background to have these conversations enced a sharp rise in suicide since 2013. Highway near Morundah at 8.41pm on Friday > mail to PO Box 5, Narrandera NSW 2700 and skills. Both the male and female suicide following an incident involving a single vehicle. > deliver in person to 167 East Street, “Wellways have been working with rates are higher than the New South A 24-year-old male was a passenger in the vehicle The Hangout since the beginning of Wales average. and found deceased by police. There were no injuries Narrandera this year to provide workshops and If you or anyone you know is to the other passengers. > email: [email protected] training for staff, members and the wider experiencing difficulties contact Inspector Justin Cormes said police were still Letters to the editor should be no more than community in the Narrandera area. Lifeline on 13 11 14. investigating the circumstances of the collision and 500 words and, if not emailed, clearly and neatly a report would be prepared for the coroner. written. Upgrades for playgrounds Police detected a 30-year-old Narrandera man Correspondents should include their full name SCHOOLS in Narrandera, Barellan, $70,000 towards sporting facilities, on March 14 travelling in excess of 100km/hr on and address as well as a contact phone number. Ardlethan, Coolamon and Matong and Narrandera Public School, shade Irrigation Way at Yanco. Letters may be edited. are set to receive new and improved structures and walkways at $120,000. Police attempted to stop the driver but he refused facilities as part of the NSW Govern- Weethalle Public School and West and a police pursuit ensued, reaching speeds up to Opinions expressed in this section of the ment’s $120 million Regional Renewal Wyalong High School will receive toilet 185km/hr in a 100km/hr zone. newspaper are not necessarily the views of the Program. upgrades worth $60,000. The driver stopped about 5km later, he was Narrandera Argus management and staff.