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Guyra Towing an Individual Stableford Event Guyra Gazette Wednesday October 10, 2018 Circulation ` 1680 P: 6779 2132 E: [email protected], [email protected] www. gala.org.au/guyra-gazette/ Showtime looks brighter The Show Society has re- grouped after a tough couple of years, with a new presi- dent and a re-energised com- mittee dedicated to making the Guyra Show a financial success. The long-running drought and a disappointing atten- dance at the 2018 Guyra Show, had left the Guyra Show Society committee’s cash reserves low, creating a quandary around planning for the 2019 show. Newly-elected Show Soci- ety President Richard Post and his hardworking com- mittee are determined that the ‘show must go on’, and have welcomed a one off grant of $5000 for next year’s entertainment feature. Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall announced the funding dur- Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall presents Guyra Show Society President Richard Post with a ing a visit to the Showground $5,000 cheque for next year’s show. They are flanked by Show Society Secretary Dorothy Lockyer, left, recently. and Vice President Rita Williams, right “This one-off funding will be used to ensure that next ment to the community and will give the show society a the chance to secure some year’s entertainment will be safeguarding this wonderful chance to deliver an exciting must-see talent for next top-class and increase atten- tradition for Guyra.” event for all ages. year’s show, no doubt, it will dance and interest,” Mr Mar- President Richard Post “What a great relief to be a great show in 2019,” Mr shall said. “I commend the said the funding boost came have this support and the Post said. show society, for its commit- as a wonderful surprise and committee is thrilled to have Spring deals are on. Call now to see how you can get a discount on bulk BioAgPhos fertiliser products with orders placed before 30 November Call for details: Campbell Wolfenden - 0407 022 802 or 6779 1202 Email: [email protected] 173 Malpas Street (New England Highway) Guyra www.bioag.com.au New chairs thanks to Garden Club Kolora Manager Jan Brazel, Wendy Lean, Sue Campbell and Sue Adams from Guyra Garden Club Guyra Garden Club has by Noeline Miller and Royce Monthly meetings are held Treasurer Sue Campbell, al- donated lounges and a chair Newbury as a horticultural on the last Monday and are ways welcome new members to finish a waiting room at group Guyra Garden Club well attended, as in the ma- on behalf of the Club. the Kolora Aged Care facil- now has 112 members. The jority of the year lovely gar- The great camaraderie ity. McKie Park Garden area is dens are sourced for meeting that results from the meet- The Garden Club is one maintained and replanted venues. In the colder months ing of gardeners (male or fe- organisation that continues when necessary by some of guest speakers are invited to male) who may have a to thrive , regardless of the members, and the Club lunches to entertain and add balcony, a courtyard or rural weather, amalgamations and has a strong interest in the to our gardening knowledge. estate results in a happy, in- business ups and downs. appearance of the environs President Wendy Lean, formal gathering on a regu- Started over 30 years ago of the township. Secretary Sue Atkin and lar basis. Spring time GOGO FISHINGFISHING specials at the ATAT MALPASMALPAS 14TH14TH OCTOBER,OCTOBER, 20182018 Emporium Family Fun Day Fishing • Bird feeders Gates open @ 7.00am • Wind chimes ENTRY IS FREE • Garden Statues • Gi bags for the kids • Garden Animal Ornaments Lots of prizes All day BBQ GUYRA Bring your boat or fish from the bank PRESENTATIONS AT 2.00PM MPORIUM E For More info contact 144 Bradley Street, Guyra Norm 0408 268 436 Ph/fax: 6779 1620 [email protected] Guyra Gazette Wednesday October 10, 2018 Page 2 Meeting to save and grow Guyra The newly renamed Save hopelessness within the com- only 2km was completed and Grow Guyra (SAGG) munity when it comes to around the time of the amal- group will hold a public council matters. He points to gamation. meeting in Guyra on Thurs- a forecast $3.8-million-dollar “We were assured the rest day night in a move that or- deficit for the end of June would be done with the next ganisers hope will see the 2019 as proof that the three months however now eventual return of Guyra’ s elected councillors and ad- we are told by council staff own Shire Council. ministration of Armidale Re- that there is no funding – Organisers say the meet- gional Council are where did the money go?” ing will be a positive step for ‘incompetent’. Mr Lenehan said that the those who believe that amal- “There are many and var- State government is still in gamation is not working, es- ied reasons why the former denial that their Fit for the pecially within the rural and Guyra and Dumaresq Future process forced on outlying communities. This ratepayers and communities local government in NSW meeting will be the first fol- have no confidence in the was flawed and illegal. lowing the renaming of the forcibly amalgamated ARC “Having back flipped on Guyra ANTY (Amalgama- and there is a reluctance to many forced council amalga- Rob Lenehan (above) tion No Thank You) group. have any dealings with mations it’s time for the has been an outspoken SAGG spokesman Rob them,” Mr Lenehan said. Berejiklian government to critic of the amalgmation Lenehan says that Guyra “There is a substantial back- reinstate councils like Guyra live is an example. Guyra ratepayers are totally dissat- log of road maintenance and across the State,” Mr Lene- Shire Council approved and isfied with the new amalga- upgrades are in jeopardy be- han said. “It’s our democratic budgeted or the sealing of mated council and there are cause of the lack of funding.” right to control our destiny the remaining 6km, however feelings of animosity and “The Lagoon Road where I at local level.” Wendell talks up men’s health P E T O F T H E W E E K The Guyra Men’s Health men and their partners. Night is fast approaching and A free bus is available, with all roads will lead to Ben collection from the Big Lamb at Lomond for and informative 5:30pm and returning at the and entertaining night on Sat- end of the event. RSVP has urday October 19th. closed, however organisers say Special guest at the event will they are more than happy for be Wendell Sailor who repre- anyone to come along on the sented his country in both night. However, if you want to rugby league and rugby union – catch the bus you will need to a dual code international. call Alisa on 6738 4045 to book Sailor is die-hard Queenslander a seat. who loves to talk about State of There will be some great give Lucky is a 2 year old Origin and his glory days in away prizes on the night and an border collie x kelpie. He green and gold for the Walla- awesome raffle as well. Raffle is a very loyal boy and just bies. At 6’3? tall Dell is a larger prizes include a weekend trip to wants to be with his than life character and a very Sydney for 2 people (REX humans. entertaining speaker. flights, accommodation at Ry- Lucky gets along with Sailor’s large frame and bul- Wendell Sailor will be in Guyra dges and 2 tickets to a Rand- other dogs, but he would locking style changed the way and Ben Lomond next week wick race day), a 2018 Cronulla also be fine as an only wingers played rugby league in Sharks fully signed jersey and dog. Lucky is also great the late nineties. His big-money career. dinner for two at Armidale move from the Brisbane Bron- He successfully returned to Whitebull Hotel. A framed Wen- with kids. cos to the Queensland Reds in rugby league in May 2008 with dell Sailor memorabilia picture If you could provide a 2001 created many headlines, NRL club St George Illawarra will also be auctioned. loving home for Lucky, as did his move at the end of the Dragons playing an additional While the health night will be please get in touch with us. 2005 Super 12 season to the two seasons under his old coach the main event, Wendell will His adoption fee is $260. New South Wales Waratahs. at Brisbane, Wayne Bennett, also be popping down to the This includes desexing, before retiring. He has often attracted public Guyra Spuds Club House on vaccination, microchip, a The night will target matters attention during his career, Friday afternoon from around flea treatment and worm- such as depression, prostate none more so than in 2006 after 3:15pm - 4:45pm! Come and join ing. the return of a positive drug test cancer and general health and in for an afternoon of fun footy Please contact us at: following the Waratahs v wellbeing. As well as Wendell and meet a former Australian [email protected] Brumbies match at Aussie Sta- Sailor there will be a number of Rugby League/Ruby Union dual dium on 16 April 2006 which guest speakers on the night to legend player! or call/text 0401 855 677 put an end to his rugby union provide valuable advice for local Guyra Gazette Wednesday October 10, 2018 Page 3 What’s HOT You’re never too old to play On Tuesday October 2nd, GO FISHING at Malpas the children from Val’s on Sunday Family Day Care, visit the new Kolora Aged Care facil- MEN’S HEALTH NIGHT ity, spending an exciting coming up - mark it on morning getting to know your calendar some of the residents, inter- acting over fun sand play BIG THINGS in the main activities and simply just street - a good idea or lending a hand.
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