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LEARNING TO LOAN: Pictured are Cootamundra Public School students Sam Gash and Nikita Smart learning how to use the Libraries’ self service loan machine on Tuesday morning. The students visited the library as part of the Book Extravaganza program.

#whoRUprotecting: Cootamundra crime prevention officer  Peter Guthrie takes on the great responsibility of protecting the community in the Cootamundra Local Area Command.

SLICE OF HISTORY: Two of the five original tanks installed at the WWII fuel storage depot at the end of Sutton Street.

APPLICATION SOUGHT: Cootamundra Shire Council mayor Jim Slattery and general manager Ken Trethewey review Council’s nomination submission to the NSW Heritage Council for listing of the Former Second World War Inland Aircraft Fuel Depot on the State Heritage Register.

COOTAMUNDRA’S Marg and Russell Peck have just returned from a 
wonderful trip to Las Vegas and Hawaii. 
Friends and family accompanied them to help Marg celebrate her ‘big’ 
birthday. 
A fabulous time was had by all.

MILESTONE MATCH: Ian Wilson was clapped onto the field to mark 250 games played for the Cootamundra Strikers. Photo by Kaylene Ashley

PAST THE POST: Some of the on-track action from this year’s Cootamundra Picnic Races. 

HANGING OUT: Watching the women’s Strikers game the weekend before last prior to taking to the field themselves are Strikers soccer players (from left) Brad Potter, Shaun Montgomery and Jarrad Paterson. There were plenty of loyal supporters at O’Connor Park for the home game.

 WORKING TOGETHER: Pictured (from left) Michael Aragon, Sarah Edwards, Darcy McNally, Stephanie Hoang, William Hamilton and Kai Collins at the Cootamundra Public School leadership program held at Dickson Hall last Friday.

GOOD TIMES: Jan and Steve Hurst of Country Keys and Strings join Southern Cross Care Retirement Village residents Mary Pigram and Joan Hulbert at last week’s Christmas in July function. 


 GREAT WORK: Captain Kate White was over the moon with her team’s performance last Sunday, downing archrivals Young 3/2 in the South West District Pennants Final.


Picturedsoaking the luxury of the resort where they were all staying are (from left) Mitchell Deep, Eliza Twomey and Lachlan Deep.

 Pictured here with Terriane  are (from left) Melissa, Kylie, Terriane, Catherine and Jessica.

COMING TO TOWN: The Convicts will perform at the Ex Services Club this Saturday night as a fundraiser for Billie Judge. 

Also delighting in the evening out were Patsie Smith and Margaret Pavitt.

Pictured here is Craig together with his parents Eric and Ruth Thorburn and his cousin Lyn Thorburn.

ENJOYING THE EXHIBITION: Pictured is Christine Saunders at the library on Tuesday for the Elyne Mitchell exhibition. An Australian author who was noted for her children’s series The Silver Brumby, her non fiction work drew on family history and culture. The exhibition started this week and will run until the end of August.


This group of mums (pictured right) and bubs attend the indoor pool each Tuesday morning for learn to swim classes. They are here pictured with instructor Helen Axentieff.


MUD BATH: Decent rain over the past month has soaked Country Club Oval with the boys coping with large puddles on the playing surface on Saturday. It is nothing they are not used to and Coota stepped up to the challenge of the muddy playing surface and slippery ball well. 

POLISHED FINISH: Jacob Leak plants the ball over the tryline early in the second half for the Tricolours on Saturday on their way to victory over the Leeton Phantoms. 

 TOUGH: Phil Gay shrugs off a Leeton defender during a cameo performance back from rugby retirement. 

POWERING: Phillip Carter steps around the Phantoms defence.

 LINING UP: Scott Friend kicks for goal while Mick Purtell and Anthony Kennedy watch on. 

SPEEDSTER: Alex Jones doesn’t give this Leeton defender a chance to make a tackle.

SMOOTH MOVES: Ash Holder demonstrates class in the midfield.

SHOWING RESPECT: pictured are the students who were give special wristbands as part of NAIDOC Week at Cootamundra Public.

EYES ON THE BALL: Phil Gay, Scott Friend and Mick Purtell make a desperate run for a loose ball. 

GETTING READY: Coota Blues before the game at Batemans Bay on Saturday (from left)  Jonny  England, Liam Frilay, Tom Cronin, Joel Pearson and Luke Johnston.


SISTERS: Jess and Kristen Leak chase the ball to gain possession for the Strikers.

SUPPORTERS: At the Old Boys Day in the Wal Galvin Clubrooms these gents were the highest bidders on the shorts from the reunion round earlier this year. Funds from the charity auction going to a worthy local cause. Pictured (from left) are David Harris, Wayne Ford, Matt Dickinson, Todd Cowled, David Willis and Phil Large.

IN SUPPORT: Charlie Booth makes a run on Saturday with plenty of Tricolours support following including (from left) Dafydd Pritchard, Anthony Kennedy, Scott Friend, Craig Friend (partially obscured), Mick Purtell and Josh Hudson. 

LEADING THE WAY: pictured (from left) are Cootamundra Public School students Reid McTavish, Gus Smart, Mia McLaren, Caitlin Gram and Amelia Jane Smith in front of specially designed footsteps which lead to the Wiradjuri windows at Town Hall. Students were asked to design the footsteps as part of the schools NAIDOC week celebrations.

 SCHOOL EXCURSION: The Elouera School visits the Cootamundra Police Station as part of a school excursion last week. Back (from left) are Jenny Roberts, Stacy Hardy, Leonie Dunn, Liz Verrim Sam Hardy (obscured), David Braumueller, Tisha McTavish, Louanda Hardie and Pete Guthrie. Middle (from left) are Tom Slender, Molly Stewart, Jacinta Cullen, Billy Jones, Joe Hyam (obscured), Sally Nielson, Tom Hibbert and Naney Doubleday. Front (from left) Sarah Nielson, Angus Pennington, Seb Philp, Mitch Campbell, Toby Jones, Jesse Sheather Rreaya Chemiet and Joe Roberts.


DOING HIS BIT: Muttama Creek Regeneration Group member Graeme Johnson planting at the creek for National Tree Day.

 CATCHING UP: Kerry McKenzie (left) and Warren Crapp catch up at the Old Boys Day at the rugby league in town on Saturday. 

ENJOYING THE DAY: Making the most of a day at the league on Saturday were (from left) Aaron Cronin, Andrew Bucknell, Todd Cowled, Andrew Johnson and Mick Cronin.

Pictured out on the fishing trip is Mick Alexander holding his catch a green scaled fish - the swell was up on the day out fishing and friends commented ‘who is greener the fish or Mick?’


 ABORIGINAL ART: Kobi Russell provides tips on dot painting. It’s all about creativity; no need to cross the t’s and dot the i’s here! From left: Kobi Russell, Jayden D’aran.

A GREAT DAY: League supporters (from left) Jeff Bristow, Stephen Howse and David Earnshaw enjoy Old Boys Day. The results in the footy might not have gone the way of Cootamundra on Saturday, however with some of the most loyal supporters around everyone enjoyed a terrific day.

KNOCKED DOWN: It wouldn’t be a charity auction in Cootamundra without Col Harris doing the calling. More used to knocking down pens of sheep and yards of cattle in his day job as a stock and station agent, Col regularly offers his time to lead auctions for a good cause. He was doing the calling at the auction of shorts from the reunion round at Old Boys Day on Saturday.

BULLDOGS SUPPORTERS: Dale Thompson (left) and Tony Corby at Old Boys Day on Saturday, held in the Wal Galvin Clubrooms.

 STORY TIME: Cootamundra Librarian Penny Howse reads to Cootamundra Public School year three students on Tuesday morning. The students were visiting the library as part of the Book Borrowing Extravaganza program.

FINDING A WAY THROUGH: Pictured is Renae Glanville making a run for the Bullettes on Saturday.

 PASS: Ashlea Dobson throws a pass for the Cootamundra Bullettes during their game against Gundagai at the weekend. The girls ended up losing the game 4-0.

SPORTING FUN: pictured (from left) are Zane Lang, Jai Alexander, Brock McAtear and Dane Field at the Cootamundra Sports Stadium on Monday for pre school sports.


SNOWTIME
What a brilliant day out for students from  Sacred Heart Central School when they boarded two buses bound for Mt Selwyn on Friday last, and given one of the best snow seasons in a number of years all on board were set for a BIG day out!
(Oh, and we all remember how cold Friday was!)
Just TOPS for all who were at Selwyn as you can see from the photo, heaps of snow, many of the students took ski lessons then proceeded up the chair lift for a day of skiiing. I believe there were many weary people on the trip home after such an active day (even the parents and teachers who accompanied the youngsters hit the ski slopes and I heard some FUN stories!)


SOCCER DARLINGS: Enjoying a break during junior soccer are (from left) Emily Bodycott, Piper Scott and Madeline Twyford. 

SKILL: Lawson McInnes shows off his smooth soccer skills during a round of junior soccer at Mitchell Park earlier this season. 

CONCENTRATION: Jada Parkinson keeps her eyes firmly planted ahead during junior soccer. 

 NEWFOUND FREEDOM: Kevin Montgomery has retired and plans on spending more time with his family. 


These girls commented they had the best night out (from left) Elizabeth Carter, Stacey Boxsell, Brittany Walker and Abbey Watson.

Pictured here at the club are (from left) Tom Dowell, Adam McPhail, Andy Kelleher and Steve Collier.

THROWING A PASS: pictured is Tommy Connell in action for the Bulldogs reserve side last Saturday with Brad Piffero behind.

NOW AVAILABLE: With the Coota Bike Festival to be staged on the weekend of November 8 and 9, organisers are inviting people to get in early and order their specially-designed jerseys. Please order online at the event website www.cootabikefestival.com.au and go to the entry menu, you don’t need to be riding in the event to purchase a jersey. Interested people can also email info@cootabikefestival.com.au to arrange an order. Orders close August 1 and jerseys are $50.  Photos: Linda Power

 Ron Johnson and his “bowling arm” – the bowling arm has been instrumental in extending Ron’s bowling career after an extended bowls layoff through injury.
(Photo John Malone)

WINNER: Major Singles Finalists Graham Davidson (Champion) and Ron Johnson (Runner-up).
(Photo Don Manwaring)


 COOKING UP A STORM: Pictured is Australian writer Charmaine O’Brian cooking at Wallendbeen last weekend.

 BEHIND THE GAME: Colin Ashley is a Strikers’ committee member, the manager of the men’s first and reserve grade sides, and father of Samantha and Harrison Ashley who both play for the Cootamundra football club. From left: Kaylene Ashley, Colin Ashley.

This group of locals play a part in the Cootamundra New Vogue Dance Group and regularly brighten the day for residents of the Cootamundra Nursing Home.
By the way don’t forget the yummy afternoon tea taking place there TODAY, commencing at 2pm, “Christmas in July” is the theme.
Pictured (from left) June and Fred Holland, Betty and Ian Brown, Val and Nigel Hughes.


Pictured (from left) Rita Sutherland, Joan Collier and Betty Delaney.

 Pictured (from left) Rhonda Miller and Joan Cosgrove.


 GLAMOROUS: Supporters of the organisation converged for a chat in the foyer including (from left) Karen Ward, Helen Faulkner, Glennys Randall and Jim Randall.

 ALL SMILES: Thoroughly enjoying the evening are (from left) Liz Martel, Phil Bowden and Liana Bowden.

 SWEETHEARTS: Chris and Judy Emery model 1920s fashion with poise.

 HIGH SCHOOL REUNION: Old friends Scott Roberts and Craig Thorburn are glad to catch up.

n LOOKING THE PART: Staff dressed in 1920s-themed attire to entertain guests at the White Ibis.

 TRIP THROUGH TIME: Pictured is Cootamundra Country Club Bowls president Don Manwaring at the Stephen Ward Rooms on Wednesday ahead of his talk on the history of bowls in Cootamundra.

 WINNER: Todd Slaven entered a photo of Riley and Ainslie Meale, the kids of his good friends Karen and Scott Meale, into the Country Kids Photo Competition and followed up with a swag of voting forms determined to win the prize on offer for the family. 

JUST GORGEOUS: The winning photo from the Cootamundra Herald Country Kids Photo of Riley and Ainslie Meale, entered by Todd Slaven. 

 HELPING: It was a special afternoon at the Cootamundra Community Soup Kitchen on Wednesday afternoon with organisers putting on a Christmas in July function for users of the service. The roast meal was complete with all the trimmings and thoroughly enjoyed. Volunteering in the kitchen are (from left) Jim Slattery, who has been a regular helper each week for the past few months, Robyn Bodycott, Rocky Ford and Leslie Myers.

Our resident journalist Sean Slatter has decided on a job change and today leaves to take up a position in Kempsy (as he said somewhat warmer than here!) Before coming here to Coota Sean worked in Mt. Isa. We wish Sean all the best in his new position on the North Coast.
AND, we have welcomed new journalist Rebecca Fist to our staff. Rebecca hails from Wollongong and we say a BIG WELCOME.
Sean is here pictured with Manager Heath Harrison at the morning tea we hosted for Sean.

 CHAMPION: Pictured is Wendy Deacon after winning the Singles ZonePlay off at Temora Ex-Services. From left areChris. Coleman (RSL Wagga),  Wendy  Deacon (Coota. Ex-Services) and Dot. Smith from Wagga who was the marker.


Former Cootamundra man Anthony Malone here pictured, the son of Kerry and Margaret Malone, has for a number of years called Chicago home. 
From the USA Anthony travels to many parts of the world and does so enjoy his travels.
Earlier this year Anthony graduated from the Northwestern University - Weinberg College of Arts and Science with a Bachelor of Science and Information Systems (with Honours). Anthony worked full time as well as completing his studies.
Last year during his studies Anthony also made the Dean’s List, which is quite a prestige achievement.
CONGRATULATIONS ANTHONY.

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