CSU STUDIES
Chris Luck began studies on Monday at Charles Sturt University in Wagga, where he will commence a four year Bachelor of Education, primary teaching degree.
His siblings Catherine and Courtney are also studying, and are students at the Cootamundra High School in years 12 and 11 respectively.
Chris, Catherine and Courtney are the children of Colin and Christine Luck of Cootamundra.
18TH BIRTHDAY
Happy birthday wishes are extended to Luke Berkrey, who turns 18 today.
Luke will be celebrating with a party this weekend, hosted by his parents Wayne and Melissa.
Friends and family members including his sisters Sarah and Claire, and brother Matt are sure to make it a birthday to remember.
21ST BIRTHDAY
Katie Jarvis turned 21 on Wednesday, and this weekend will be in Cootamundra to celebrate her birthday. Katie is the daughter of David and Debbie Jarvis. Along with family and friends, also wishing Katie a happy birthday will be her brothers Tim and Paddy.
INDIGENOUS
EXCELLENCE
Peter and Marcia Glanville have every reason to be extremely proud of their son Jason Glanville.
Jason was appointed CEO of the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence in June 2009.
His role during the Centre’s development was to ensure that the National centre of Indigenous Excellence stayed true to its values of excellence, growth and integrity.
“I want to establish a Centre that is innovative and unique, and synonymous with standards of excellence in indigenous education, leadership and the pursuit of artistic, cultural and sporting achievements” he said.
Last Friday, Peter and Marcia attended the launch of the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence in Refern, in which Jason played an integral role.
Dignitaries at the launch included Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, Governor of NSW Marie Bashir, Premier Kristina Keneally and Minister Jenny Macklin.
The centre was funded and constructed by the Indigenous Land Corporation to foster talent and encourage excellence by providing Indigenous and non-indigenous people with the foundations they need to succeed in future endeavours.
TWOMEY PATTERSON
HMA Twomey Patterson celebrated its 60th Anniversary last Friday night with a function at the Cootamundra Arts Centre.
Approximately 75 current and past staff members were treated to a delicious dinner catered for and served by the Arts Centre committee members.
Guests danced the night away to the music of Geoff Black, Bob Guy and Marliese Cooper.
Previous staff in attendance included Christine Churchin from Nowra, Alison Eldridge from Young, Jane O’Malley (nee Armitage) from Forbes, Neita McLaren, Betty Cleveland, Marg Wallace, Karen Meale, Jane Salter from Canberra and Julie Faulkner from Yass.
SUCCESSFUL ARTIST
Cootamundra artist Jenny McClintock last weekend exhibited three paintings in the Fine Art and Decorative Art section of the Canberra Show.
Jenny won a first, second and third prize, including a memorial trophy by famous American painter Bobby Harman.
Jenny’s beautiful paintings display her love of landscapes, old buildings, and Australian native birds and flowers - congratulations Jenny on your latest success.
60TH WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY
Norm and Dot Roberts of Richards Street will this weekend celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary.
Norm and Dot were married in the Cootamundra Methodist Church in Thompson Street in 1950.
A special afternoon tea is to be held in their honour at Dickson Hall on Saturday, to be attended by family and friends.
Family members include their children and their partners: Roger and Sally (Lismore), Keith and Merilyn Baxter (Grafton), Denise and Allen (Gundagai), Rudy and Junette (Bellbowrie) and Phil and Sue (Brisbane).
Norm and Dot have sixteen grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren, most of who will be attending the celebrations.
Guests will travel from Grafton, Brisbane, Crookwell, Gin Gin, Griffith and Wagga.
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