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Cootamundra Herald

BLANKETED IN HAIL: The railway tracks below Pioneer Park just off the Olympic Highway on the way to Wagga were a sight to behold. 

Photo: Cootamundra Herald

NEW TO TOWN: Kylie Young accepts a ‘welcome pack’ containing information on the businesses, services and community organisations in town from mayor Jim Slattery. 


GORGEOUS: Mikayla Sheahan gets into the spirit of her dance during the recent Retro to Recent Bollywood recital. 

 DAY OUT: The girls from Cootamundra Community Health enjoyed a day at the Cootamundra Picnic Races this year including (from left) Rebecca Hoodless, Sarah McTaggart, Laura Wenden and Megan Vile.

TARGET REACHED: Cootamundra Nursing Home Board chair Judy Braybrooks (left) and employee/fundraising extraordinaire Tracey Watson fill in the final amount on a ‘barometer’ keeping track of the money raised for the Internal Fire Sprinkler Appeal. 

 MAKING A RACQUET: pictured (from left) are Eliza Tozer, Xanthe Tozer, Lily Murphy, Hunter Pearce, Dom Sheppard, Sam Bassingthwaighte, Henry Hazlett, Lucy Smirl and Alicia Aragon who made up the Hot Shots contingent at last weeks school holiday clinic.


JOINT LEADER: Grant Boyd is joint leader in the Weissel medal count.

WINTER CREATIONS: Bronte (left) and Logan Johnson knit at the library on Wednesday as part of a school holiday program.


STRONG SHOT: Lachlan Webb hits a return during the tennis clinic held last week.

 FOREHAND: Pictured is Eliza Cooper hitting the ball during the tennis clinic which was held at the Cootamundra courts last week.

CONVENOR: Chris Miller is looking to form an Autosports Club operating out of the Illabo Showground. 

HAVING A LOOK: Keeping an eye on prices at the recent Cootamundra fortnightly sheep sale are (from left) Kevin Williamson of Bethungra, Mick Raleigh of Cootamundra and Mark O’Connor of Cootamundra.

KNITTING FUN: Ebony (left) and Amy Bowditch try their hand at knitting as part of a school holiday program held at the library on Wednesday.

GREAT FUN: This number at the Bollywood concert, led by Mikayla Sheahan, was a hit with the audience as they got into the spirit of the traditional Indian dance genre. 


 ENJOYING THEMSELVES: Having a ball at Miss Em’s Drama Workshop last week at the Arts Centre are (from left) Jordan Beath, Jamin Pepper, Hamish Anderson and Kiah Mansfield. In front is Hugo Emery. 


SUPPORT: Kylie Sherry of Naked Nails with Billie Judge, who is currently undergoing cancer treatment. 

PARLIAMENTARY VISIT: Pictured is local member Katrina Hodgkinson with Cootamundra High School captains Thomas Worthington (left) and Danyelle Bailey. On 19 June, students from secondary schools in the Burrinjuck electorate visited Parliament House in Sydney as part of the Leadership Program for Secondary School Students.
 While they were in Parliament, they met with their local member, Katrina Hodgkinson MP, who explained her role as a NSW Parliamentarian and Minister.


 MEETING AND GREETING: Blues players Toby Johnston (left) and Hamish Basham chat to Nursing Home resident Russell Hale during Saturday’s visit. 
Photo: Kelly Manwaring 

 UNSTOPPABLE: Joel Pearson did a great job all day clearing the ball for the Blues granting his side possession. 

Photo: Kelly Manwaring 

An Ausie Rules legand Ron Dallas pictured with his son James who is playing for Coota in his first year as a senior player. 


Pictured at the recently held Aussie Rules reunion are (from left) Paul Reid, from Queensland, Leon Reid, Canberra and Dave McPherson.

Former Cootamundra girl Amanda (Lawler) Norman, of Wagga, a Multiple Sclerosis sufferer, has launched in Wagga the Future Hope Foundation aimed at raising funds for MS sufferers (and also to assist Amanda on her upcoming trip to Russia for her ‘FINALLY’ to be CURED of MS!!)
Recently held in the Wagga Marketplace was a ‘hair shave’ which raised $6,500 for the cause (Amanda is pictured after her shave with her daughter Tegan.)
Amanda is now planning on organising a shave here in Coota in August, set to take place on Thursday 28 August a 6.00pm, to coinside with her 46th birthday.
she is now calling on local sports people, business people, police, fire fighters, local charity groups etc to get involved.    
Amanda is now looking for a central venue here in town for the shave to take place and also for a few local hairdressers who might be willing to donate their time.
If you can help out by promoting this worthy event, or if you know anyone who might be interested in joining the shave, could you please let me know here at the Herald OR be in touch with Amanda on 0421 777 189.


Pictured at the Monthly Luncheon of the Day VIEW Club which was held in the warmth of the Country Club are (from left) Jan Watson, Maurya Hogan and Dianne McKenzie.


EXPERIENCE TO REMEMBER: Taking in a World Cup soccer game. Photo Contributed

ENJOYING: Hannah Pigram with some of the other ‘Fanatics’ on tour in Brazil. Photo Contributed

ORGANISERS: Looking terrific on Saturday night were organisers of the Blue and White Debutante Ball Nadia Johnson (left) and Alicia Willoughby. More on the deb ball in Friday’s paper. 

Photo: Kelly Manwaring

 FUN IN THE MUD: It was classic winter footy in the cold and the mud for the Bears in their last round. Enjoying themselves from the under 11s Bears were (from left) Nick Scarlett, Bentley Thorn and Jack Ruskin. 

Photo: Contributed

CONSISTENT: Josh Hudson and Charlie Booth (kicking) have been strong contributors for the Tricolours week in, week out. Hudson, playing in the forwards, doesn’t give the opposition an inch while Booth is creative at halfback and his kicking skills have been an asset for the Coota club. 

QUALITY PLAYERS: Ryan Miller is captured by a Molonglo player at Clarke Oval on Saturday with Mick Knagge in support. 
Photo: Kelly Manwaring

BLUES FOR LIFE: Cootamundra Blues life member and Nursing Home resident Jack Wella enjoyed a visit from Blues players and committee members on Saturday. With him are fellow life members Ron Milthorpe, Pat Kerin, Julie-Ann Bradley and Todd Basham.

Photo: Kelly Manwaring

WITH THANKS: Sutton Street Book Store’s Carol Smith with Snowy Hydro SouthCare fundraising manager Alison Tonkin during a recent donation from the store to the service. 
Photo: Contributed 

 NEW SYSTEM: Demonstrating the Red Guide Posts which are now visible in the fight to prevent the spread of noxious weeds is Cootamundra Shire Council noxious weeds officer Graeme Worboys.   

TAKING IT IN: Barracking for the Blues on Saturday at Clarke Oval are (from left) Jack Caldwell, Matt Knagge and Blake Basham.

Photo: Kelly Manwaring 


 AT THE SOCIAL HUB: Allan Crowe (right), retired barber and businessman, meets with Ted O’Connor at the shop on Wallendoon Street.

 FAMILY TIME: Millie Rickett looked stunning at Saturday night’s Blue and White Debutante Ball. She is pictured in the centre with (from left) Peter Rickett, Denise McMahon, Milly, Emily Rickett and Robert Rickett.
Photo: Kelly Manwaring

 GORGEOUS: Gathering at the Blue and White Debutante Ball on Saturday night at the Town Hall with beautiful deb Ellisha Large were (from left) Jessica Annetts, Baden Rathmell, Ellisha, Lyndelle Smith and Melanie Smith.
Photo: Kelly Manwaring

MINGLING: Jack Wella (left) with current Blues captain/coach Luke Webb and fellow Cootamundra Nursing Home resident Noel Clarke. Jack umpired Australian rules football for 25 years and was thrilled to see the boys during their visit to the home last weekend. 

Photo: Kelly Manwaring

What a lovely time had by residents of the Nursing Home last weekend when the Cootamundra Aussie Rules team called on them prior to their weekend game -
pictured (back) Adrian Edwards and Joel Annetts (front) Tom Cronin and James Dallas together with resident Dick Bromley.

EYE ON THE PRIZE: “Wayd Millar was unlucky not to score,” said coach, Andrew Parkinson. Photo: Kelly Manwaring

OPPORTUNITIES GALORE: Aden Newman creating great opportunities. 

Photo: Kelly Manwaring

SLOTTING IT: Steve Armstrong in defence slots the ball through to the midfield.

Photo: Kelly Manwaring

CLASSY: Josh Purtell delivers in attack. Photo: Kelly Manwaring

SHE SHOOTS: 
She scores! Rebecca Philpott happy to be in the right place at the right time. Pictured (from left) are Rebecca Philpott, Abbey Watson, Alana Simons.) 

WE’VE GOT THIS COVERED: Calm and collected, the Strikers defend themselves from a free kick including (from left) Kristen Leak, Samantha Ashley, Annette Parkinson.

WELL DONE: Victoria Clancy riding Muffet in Cross Country.

GOOD SEASON: Dylan McDermott continues to be a consistent performer for the Blues. 

Photo: Kelly Manwaring 

CUTE FLOWERGIRL:
Pictured here is Scarlett Chambers who was one of the flowergirls assisting the five debutantes presented at the Blue and White Ball.
Scarlett is here with her mum and dad Jason and Melinda Chambers.

Photo: Kelly Manwaring


GIRLS NIGHT OUT: Looking gorgeous at Saturday night’s Blue and White Debutante Ball are (from left) Kate Collingridge, Erin Holder, Abby Perry, Jessica Meale and Mikayla Large.
Photo: Kelly Manwaring

KIND GIFT: Cootamundra Blues president Todd Basham presents Nursing Home activities officer Tracey Watson with a lemon tree during last weekend’s visit to the home by the Blues. 

Photo: Kelly Manwaring

GREAT NIGHT: Todd Cowled (left) and David Large enjoy catching up at the Blue and White Debutante Ball. 
Photo: Kelly Manwaring

OPTIMISTIC: Anne Carroll shows some of the stock at The Loft. 

 READY TO SERVE: Retail Assistant, Belinda Philp, selling gifts, homewares and fashion items at Wrapped.

Robyn Smith supporting her father, Allan Crowe as he signs the wall. 

Geoff Wilcock, who’s restoring the building meets Allan Crowe, the former proprietor.

 IN FORM: Ryan Miller shows strong form during last weekend’s Aussie rules round. 

Photo: Kelly Manwaring 

SOCIAL OUTING: Cootamundra’s Tamara Taylor (left) and Selina Richmond enjoy watching the Blues play last week at Clarke Oval with the boys pulling off a good win against Molonglo. 

Photo: Kelly Manwaring

JUMPING STAR: Abbey Gordon flying high in showjumping on dress-up day. 

WEATHER ROLLS IN: Looking north from the top of Thompson Street after Wednesday’s hail with the storm clouds still menacing. Photo: Anna Godman 

VERY CUTE: Anuk Baldry dressed up on her pony Alladin.

WHITE OUT: You’d be forgiven for thinking it had snowed on Back Brawlin Road when this photo was taken. 
Photo: John Manwaring 

BLANKETED: The landscape around this home in Back Brawlin Road is covered in hail following Wednesday’s storm. 

Photo: John Manwaring


 TALENTED: Caleb Wong is advancing with his music and has made it to the finals of a prestigious eisteddfod. 

 GOOD GOING: Daniel Roberts at Cross Country jumping.

COMING DOWN: Wednesday’s hail storm has local residents enthralled with the hail looking more like snow as it continued to fall.

Photo: Merrilyn Jackson

IN THE SWIM:
Grandparents Ron and Wendy Gardiner took their Canberra grandchildren to the indoor pool this week and a fun time was had as they romped in our ‘newly opened’ pool - pictured (from left) Nell, Fletcher and Molly Campbell.
AND the extended pool hours are proving to be working well particularly during the current school holidays.
Did you know that children’s entry is $2.50 and pensioners also $2.50.

It was yummy warm scones and hot chocolates for these ‘cuties’ pictured at E’Claire’s Coffee Shop this week (from left) Georgia, Sarah and Ruby Harris.
These girls were having a school holiday treat with their mum and dad David and Emily Harris.


These delightful littlies were pictured with their mums enjoying morning tea at the Pickled Pantry yesterday (from left) Tom Scott, Jemima Barrett, Matlida Barrett and Sarah Scott.
The Scott family from Jugiong are enjoying the company of their good friends the Barrett family from South Australia.


HAVING FUN: Taking part in the school holiday netball clinic are (back, from left) Hannah O’Laughlin, Pheobe Leary, Abbey Sloan and Georgia Harris (front) Sarah Harris, Brooke O’Laughlin.

 LUCKY WINNER: Winner of a washing machine thanks to an OMO and IGA promotion Chris Kirkland (centre) with IGA Cootamundra’s Rachel Tregear (left) and Deborah Hillier. 

TOGETHER TIME!
I was delighted to receive this family photo from the Murray children, taken last Saturday night at the milestone birthday party for Cootamaundra gentleman Neil Murray
Pictured with Neil and Marie Murray are their children who travelled from far and wide to celebrate with their dad -  (from left) Anne, Kevin, Peter, Barry, Helen, David, John, Geoff.

LOTS OF LAUGHS: Jaycob Madden-Bell enjoys bareback riding.

TALENTED: Joseph Roberts and Kate playing Horse Soccer.

WHAT A SIGHT: As far out as Jugiong Road, the hills were still covered in hail. 
Photo: Amy Fitzgerald

 HAVING FUN: Matilda Baldry enjoying camp.


 LOVING FAMILY: Barbara Baynton with her daughter Penelope Gullett and her infant son Jo Gullett - these being the family of Cootamundra’s Rosalind Wight. 


 IMPRESSIVE SIGHT: Pioneer Park was covered in hail following a storm on Wednesday afternoon.
Photo: Cootamundra Herald

HAIL STORM: This photo was taken near the quarry in Cootamundra with small hailstones falling. 

Photo: Sharon Douglas

BRRR: It was a cold, wet paddock for these sheep on Back Brawlin Road on Wednesday afternoon. 
Photo: John Manwaring

LIGHTNING CRACK: The storm rolls in over the Cootamundra Gardens Motel on Wednesday afternoon. 

Photo: Jennifer Pigram 


ASTONISHING: Thompson Street covered in hail following Wednesday’s storm. 
Photo: Leonie Barrett 


Ben Silvester

Jessica Greenan

Bendigo hospital. Picture by Peter Weaving

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Carla Mascarenhas

Dan Berryman and son Charlie. Picture: Les Smith

Regional NSW kids are waiting up to six years for services.

REVEALED: The health funding crisis harming our kids

The Victorian government will provide extra funding for Melbourne's original injecting room. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Extra support will be given to Melbourne's sole supervised drug injecting facility after the Victorian government scrapped plans to push ahead with a second.

Melbourne's original injecting room to stay

Bianca Sibbald is ex-Navy, married to a sailor, has three young children and is the author of the "Someone I Love is in Defence" series of story, activity and colouring-in books for the young children of military families. Picture by someoneiloveisindefence.com.au

Veteran owned and operated businesses need our support beyond Anzac Day

These veterans mean business and need our backing beyond Anzac Day

Emily Anderson

Each year, 100-year-old Ruth Phillips travels to Melbourne from her Northern NSW home in Gleniffer to celebrate the Jewish festival Passover. Picture supplied

'The most relevant today than it has ever been.'

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Amireh Fakhouri believes the class action has increased recognition of the work of junior doctors. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

A landmark settlement for junior doctors in the NSW health system could result in more than 20,000 sharing in a $230 million payout.

Mega Gallery: Cootamundra the week that was July 5 to 11

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