QUEENSLAND VISITORS
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The long weekend attracted many people back into Cootamundra including one of the town’s most talented sportsmen of the late 1960s, early 1970s.
Peter Asimus and his wife Laurel were back in town to attend a High School reunion and met up with many former acquaintances during their short stay.
Both Peter and Laurel were teachers at the High School before leaving in 1974 to embark on a new adventure by taking on a newsagency at Manly Vale.
After a successful transition, the pair decided on another venture by building a tennis complex at Maroochydore in Queensland ... this venture lasting 16 years.
Laurel took over the running of the Buderim Ginger Shop, another successful venture and the pair remained there until their retirement.
During the 1960s Peter was Coota’s top tennis player, winning the A-grade championship on several occasions, he was an above average golfer, top Australian Rules footballer and played in several premiership winning squash teams.
Peter was also a member of the strong Colts Merrin Cup cricket team which won premierships in 1966, 1967 and 1969.
While here for the weekend Peter was joined by Phil Moon, Greg Rudd and Clarrie Power for a game of golf, the older players Peter and Clarrie taking on the young guns Greg and Phil.
It was a great reunion for four old cricket playing mates who participated in those three Merrin Cup premiership winning teams so long ago.
During his time in Coota Peter was also a member of a band which included Kevin McArthur (drums), Bob Cowle (piano), Alan Jenkins (trombone), Peter Murphy (saxophone) and David Murphy (trumpet).
Peter played the clarinet.
MANY THANKS to Clarrie Power for the above contribution.
A BIG WEEKEND
Again this weekend a HAPPY TIME is expected when yet another School Reunion takes place here with many returning to town - Alison Ekin, Debbie Kirley, Wendy Ronning, Robyn (Lang) Galic, Ashley Dwyer (remember his dad Len Dwyer? some 45 years ago he ran the local taxi service from his home in 4 Ursula Street), Lesley Louttit, Narelle Bone, the Garner twins and so the list goes on.
The will gather tonight, then tomorrow night their Dinner will take place at the Cootamundra Country Club.
Local lady Carol Meale has done a ‘sterling job’ playing a part in organising this event.
CARERS DAY
On Wednesday next a Carers Day will take place at Rachel Moon’s (Massage therapist) Rooms - as it is Carers Week, Intereach Community Hub, in Mackay Street, had also advertised a morning tea taking place there.
Well, the decision was made to combine the two gatherings at Rachel’s Rooms at 59 Murray Street. Wednesday next is the date, 9.30am, be assured of a day of laughter, fun, massage and aromatherapy.
And if intresed do be in touch with Jodie Roberts on 0419288541.
BABY SHOW
How Cute - A Baby show will take place at the Retirement Village on Saturday, November 15, hosted by the Southern Cross Care Cootamundra Auxiliary.
There will be a number of categories including a Trophy for the Champion baby, with prizes for the curliest hair, biggest smile and sweetest dimples.
Entry forms are available at our local Day Care Centres and the Pre-School plus the Retirement Village.
You may leave your forms at the Retirement Village and entry fee is only $5.
