Just a reminder that our Kindra bike and walking trail opens on Saturday morning at 10.00 am.
We will begin with a welcome to country by Aunty Gail Clarke, a thank you to various donors and sponsors and the official cutting of the ribbon jointly by Rotary Club of Coolamon, President Don Dyce and Mayor of Coolamon Shire Council, Councillor John Seymour.
It would be nice to have a good number of Rotarians there to support the event. Our Catering caravan will be there providing a free sausage sizzle for the public. I will send the roster out as soon as it is finalised. Please find a photo attached of the new entrance sign. Ricky Hard has done a fabulous job with it.
We’ll have the food van on site to serve sausage sandwiches and drinks to attendees, so those that are rostered on (Daryl, Dave, Henk and John B) are reminded to show up at 9:30 to fire up the barbie.
This week’s meeting was a regular one with some special guests. We had a visit from District 9700 DG Michael Milston and his partner, Ann Dib. Also gracing our club with his presence on the night was Caleb Smith, leader of the Salvation Army in Temora. We presented Caleb with a cheque for $1800, which was raised during the Red Shield Appeal in Ganmain and Coolamon in May of this year.
DG Michael gave an stimulating talk on his vision for the coming year, and encouraged the audience to give serious thought to the question “What is Rotary?” Three of our newer members, Myffy Collette, Wayne Lewis and Dave McKinley, had been asked in advance to prepare a response to the question, and it was very interesting to hear their three very different responses. Ann followed Micheal at the podium and gave an interesting and fact-filled presentation on the status of the efforts of Rotarians and partner groups to eradicate polio from the planet. It was exciting to see that the number of locations and new cases has continued to dwindle, with Nigeria and Pakistan the only countries that have not yet eradicated polio. We really ARE getting close to the goal of eradication, and it was timely that we were able to announce that the board had voted to donate $2,000 to Polio Plus at our last board meeting.
The presentations were followed by our weekly raffle (which was won by Ted) and fellowship that lingered into the evening. It was a memorable event and a great way to get to know the new DG and his lovely partner.
Bingo jackpot finally goes off!
A modest crowd of 21 dedicated bingo players (and a few guest players) were on hand Thursday of last week to try their had at bingo. Most had their eyes on the jackpot prize, which had risen to $180, an all-time high for our club bingo. The jackpot was won by a visiting player from Melbourne, who was in town to assist her mother with a recent health problem. Working on the night were Rod Jarrett, Don Dyce and Paul Weston. The jackpot will reset next month, but feel free to play at the next bingo (on 13 October) or any second Thursday (except during January).
Bike Track Opening this Saturday
At 10:00 am this Saturday, the Kindra Bike and Walking Track will officially open. Local dignitaries will be on hand to welcome biking and walking aficionados and the general public to the track, which is a project of the Rotary Club of Coolamon. The club appreciates the financial assistance of District 9700, which provided a matching grant to make the project possible. We’ll have the food van on site to serve sausage sandwiches and drinks to attendees, so those that are rostered on (Daryl, Dave, Henk and John B) are reminded to show up at 9:30 to fire up the barbie.
Coolamon Cheese Ready for Prime Time!
Also opening on Saturday is the cheese factory. They’ll be open from 10:00 – 5:00, so wander over after taking in a snag or two at the bike track. From all reports, the factory and eatery is something to behold, and will likely be a key attraction for tourists to the area.
On the lighter side
You’d better watch out… The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary school for lunch. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. The nun made a note and posted on the apple tray:
‘Take only ONE. God is watching.’
Moving further along the lunch line, at the other end of the table was a large pile of chocolate chip cookies.
A child had written a note, ‘Take all you want. God is watching the apples.’
The Puzzler
There are three switches downstairs. Each corresponds to one of the three light bulbs in the attic. You can turn the switches on and off and leave them in any position.
How would you identify which switch corresponds to which light bulb if you are only allowed one trip to the attic?
Answer to last week’s puzzler: The name of the fourth child was Mary, of course!
Saturday, 17 September: Coolamon Cheese Factory Grand Opening.
Monday, 19 September: Regular meeting. Coolamon Sport and Rec Club. 6:30 for 7 pm. Speaker: John Glassford on his plans for his year as DG (2018-2019).
Monday, 26 September: CSU Field Plot Twilight Tour (in lieu of weekly meeting). Grahame Centre Field Site, cnr Wagga Road & Prices Road, 5-7 pm.
Sunday, 2 October: Gears & Beers. Stay tuned for details!
Monday, 3 October: No meeting (public holiday).
Monday, 10 October: Regular meeting*. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club. 6:30 for 7 pm. Guest speaker: John Piltz (topic: the local drug problem).
Sunday, 16 October: President’s Forum and D9700 AGM, Young.
Monday, 17 October: Regular meeting. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club. 6:30 for 7 pm.
This week’s meeting was a club assembly. Not much exciting to report, but it was a productive meeting nonetheless. A fair bit of time was spent discussing upcoming events:
Saturday, 10 September – Moo Poo Working Bee (Ted Hutcheon’s residence, 8 am)
Because of the rain last weekend, help will be required this weekend to bag more Moo Poo. Ring Wayne or Ted to confirm.
Saturday, 10 September – Youth Footy & Netball Awards Night (Sport & Rec Club)
The club will be cooking and serving food to the participants and their parents from 4:30 Rostered on from 4:30-6:30 are Paul, Don, Steve, Dick, Ted, Garth, Neil; and from 6:30-8:30 are John G, Daryl, Alex, Wayne, and Ted.
Monday, 12 September – Regular meeting (Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7 pm)
The DG will be visiting on the night, so all members are encouraged to attend if possible. As usual, apologies to Ian J by Friday.
Saturday, 17 September – Opening of the Kindra Forest Bike & Walking Track (10 am)
Saturday, 17 September – Grand opening of the Coolamon Cheese Factory
An entertaining fine session was led by Ted, and the evening closed with a raffle, which was won by Mark Reardon.
Don’t forget to vote in the shire election this Saturday!
CORRECTION: There will be no voting held on Saturday as there are exactly nine candidates for the nine vacancies on the council. Sorry for the misinformation!
On the lighter side
Newfangled maths
Teacher: “Johnny, If I gave you 2 cats and another 2 cats and another 2, how many would you have?”
Johnny: “Seven.”
Teacher: “No, listen carefully… If I gave you two cats, and another two cats and another two, how many would you have?”
Johnny: “Seven.”
Teacher: “Let me put it to you differently. If I gave you two apples, and another two apples and another two, how many would you have?”
Johnny: “Six.”
Teacher: “Good. Now if I gave you two cats, and another two cats and another two, how many would you have?”
Johnny: “Seven!”
Teacher: “Johnny, where in the heck do you get seven from?!”
Johnny: “Because I’ve already got a freaking cat!”
The Puzzler
Mary’s mum has four children.
The first child is called April.
The second May.
The third June.
What do you think she named the fourth child?
Answer to last week’s puzzler: Regardless of the outcome of previous tosses of a coin, the chance of getting a head on any toss of an unbiased coin is 50%.
Diary
Thursday, 8 September: Bingo. Allawah Lodge, 6:45 for 7 pm. Roster: Paul Weston (Capt), Ivan Furner, Ted Hutcheon, Garth Perkin.
Saturday, 10 September: Youth Sports Awards Night. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 5:00-8:00 pm (club members will be manning the BBQ).
Monday, 12 September:Regular meeting and visit by DG Michael Millston. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club.
This week we decided to have an alternative meeting in lieu of our regular weekly meeting because it was the fifth Monday of the month. Although it’s not the usual time of year for lawn bowls, we bowled and dined on pizza at the Sport and Rec Club. A fair few members had other commitments, but we had ten bowlers (7 members plus 3 guests) game enough to brave the winter chill, which was quite tolerable because of the cloud cover and still air. The team of Daryl Breust and Kevin Farrell defeated Henk Hulsman and Helen Lewis, while the team of Don Dyce, John Bond and Paul Weston bested Alex Thompson, Marion Farrell and Wayne Lewis. Non-stop pizza helped fuel the bowlers, but the form of some may have been hampered by the excess food intake. John Bond won the extra raffle ticket by virtue of solving last week’s puzzler, but that wasn’t enough for him to win the meat tray, which was won by our fearless leader, Don.
Moo Poo Working Bee, Take 2
Another working bee is scheduled for this Saturday, 3 September to continue bagging the miracle garden supplement known as Moo Poo. We’ll be meeting at 8:00 at Ted’s place and will be working under cover, so we’re on come rain or shine. Be there or be square!
IMPORTANT REVISION:THE WORKING BEE HAS BEEN POSTPONED BECAUSE OF RAIN, WHICH WILL MAKE IT LIKELY THAT VEHICLES WILL BECOME BOGGED GETTING INTO AND OUT OF THE STORAGE AREA. STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER UPDATES.
The September issue of the CCC is off the press and available at local shops around the shire. This issue is special in that it was entirely put together by students at the Coolamon Central School. Pick up a copy and have a squiz!
Bingo Jackpot at an All-Time High!
September’s bingo (next Thursday, 8 September) might be a good time to whip out your bingo marker and make your way to Allawah Lodge. The jackpot will be $180, the highest it’s ever been, and it likely to go off on the night. So, turn off the telly, get off yer bums, and make your way to Rotary bingo at 6:45 for 7:00 pm (and bring a plate of goodies, please!). The members rostered on for the night (Paul, Ivan, Steve and Garth) are reminded to show up ready to work.
On the lighter side
Magic father Jake: What does your father do for a living?
Matt: He’s a magician. He performs tricks, like sawing people in half.
Jake: Do you have any brothers or sisters?
Matt: Yep, four half-sisters and a half-brother.
Don’t look now! An armed hooded robber bursts into Westpac and forces the tellers to load a sack full of cash. On his way out the door with the loot one brave customer grabs the hood and pulls it off revealing the robber’s face.
The robber shoots the man without hesitation.
He then looks around the bank to see if anyone else has seen him. One of the tellers is looking straight at him and the robber walks over and calmly shoots him dead.
Everyone by now is very scared and looking down at the floor.
“Did anyone else see my face?” screams the robber.
There is a few moments of silence then one elderly woman, looking down, tentatively raises her hand and says, “I think my husband here may have caught a glimpse.”
The Puzzler
This week’s puzzler is short and sweet: Suppose you flip an unbiased coin four times and get four heads in a row. What are the odds that you’ll get heads on the fifth toss?
Answer to last week’s puzzler: Bill had 7 apples and John had 5. You can work this out by trial and error, or by solving simultaneous equations!
Diary
Monday, 5 September: Club assembly. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7 pm start.
Thursday, 8 September: Bingo. Allawah Lodge, 6:45 for 7 pm. Roster: Paul Weston (Capt), Ivan Furner, Steve Exton, Garth Perkin.
Saturday, 10 September: Youth Sports Awards Night. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 5:00-8:00 pm (club members will be manning the BBQ).
Monday, 12 September:Regular meeting and visit by DG Michael Millston. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club.
This week’s meeting was a regular meeting at which we hosted a number of Rotarians from Wagga/Woollundry to discuss our role in the upcoming Gears and Beers event, to be held on the Sunday of the October long weekend (2 October). The event is growing, so additional riders are expected to pass through the town as they make their way through the shire. We’ll be expected to direct riders and hand out water and fruit. Other fine points of the ride were covered in an effort to ensure an even more successful event than last year.
Pictured above (foreground) are Phil McIntosh (Woollundry), Daryl Breust, Wayne Lewis, John Nulty, and Neil Munro. Pictured below are David Byfield (Woollundry), David Benn (Woollundry), Garth Perkin and Ian Jennings.
It was a fine evening of fellowship with our visitors from Wagga. The evening concluded with an entertaining fine session led by Sargeant-At-Arms Ted Hutcheon, although Ted’s grasp of the facts slipped a bit this week. The raffle was won by visiting Rotarian David Byfield.
Moo Poo Working Bee
A very successful working been was held on Saturday to get a start on bagging the miracle product “Moo Poo” (composted cow manure). Assisting on the day were Don Dyce, Wayne Lewis, Dave McKinley, John Glassford, Alex Thompson, Daryl Breust, Neil Munro, John Bond and Ted Hutcheon. All up, some 250 bags were packed and stacked on pallets, ready for delivery to our business partners in Ganmain (At & Vet), Coolamon (Delta Ag) and Marrar (Marrar Sales & Service). The product is selling for $6 per bag, or $30 for 6 bags. Another working bee will be held on Saturday week to continue to process of bagging this wonder of nature.
On the lighter side
Another way to tell the sex of a fly
Any experienced entomologist will tell you the easiest way to tell the sex of a moth is to turn it on its back and look between its legs for mothballs.
Run for your life!
Two campers were hiking in the forest when all of a sudden a bear jumps out of a bush and starts chasing them. Both campers start running for their lives, when one of them stops and starts to put on his running shoes. His partner says, “What are you doing? You can’t outrun a bear!” His friend replies, “I don’t have to outrun the bear, I only have to outrun you!”
A puzzler for you
Bill and John both have some apples. If Bill gives one apple to John, they’ll both have the same number of apples. If John gives an apple to Bill, Bill will have twice as many apples as John. How many apples do Bill and John have?
Answer to last week’s puzzler
First, fill the three-gallon jug with milk and pour it into the five-gallon jug. Then ill the three-gallon jug again, and transfer two gallons to the five-gallon jug, which will now be full. What is left in the three-gallon jug is exactly one gallon.
Diary
29 August: Bowls & Pizza night (in lieu of regular meeting). Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 pm. Feel free to invite prospective members (but let Ian J know).
Monday, 5 September: Club assembly. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7 pm start.
Thursday, 8 September: Bingo. Allawah Lodge, 6:45 for 7 pm. Roster: Paul Weston (Capt), Ivan Furner, Steve Exton, Garth Perkin.
Saturday, 10 September: Youth Sports Awards Night. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 5:00-8:00 pm (club members will be manning the BBQ).
Monday, 12 September:Regular meeting and visit by DG Michael Millston. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club.
Dear Fellow Cricketing Rotarians, Partners and Friends,
The International Fellowship of Cricketing Rotarians
It is with great pleasure that we invite you all for a week of cricket in Wagga Wagga, NSW Australia for the Bi Annual IFCR Australian Festival, from Sunday the 16th to Friday 21st October 2016.
The Festival will be held at the Bolton Park Sports ground Complex, which has four cricket ovals and is located in the centre of Wagga Wagga. Robertson Oval is the premier oval and home to the Wagga Wagga and District Cricket Association. Facilities include an International sized cricket field, turf cricket pitch and turf practice wickets. The other three grounds, the Mark Taylor Oval, Geoff Lawson Oval and Michael Slater Oval are all located within the Bolton Park complex.
Extensive planning and preparations are going into the Wagga Wagga Festival. We want to make it an enjoyable and a memorable occasion for you and your partner. Come along and be part of this great Rotary Cricket Fellowship. Wagga Wagga, being the largest inland city in New South Wales, has much to offer.
Our meeting this week featured a presentation by Greg Higgins, a first aid trainer, speaking on “Heart Attack and Strokes: What to Do”. Greg did an excellent job explaining the role of first aid, and how to recognise symptoms of heart attack and stroke and what to do if someone displays symptoms. One of the important points Greg made was that the role of a first aider is not necessarily to save lives, but to make victims comfortable and stabilise them until paramedics arrive on the scene, and to make sure that paramedics have been contacted.
Heart attack symptoms include chest pain radiating to the jaw and arm (left arm in men, either in women) and nausea. Symptoms of stroke include facial drooping, arm weakness, and difficulty with speech (combined with Time to act, these symptoms spell the acronym FAST). Greg also spoke a bit about anaphylactic shock, which results from allergic reaction (mainly to foods like peanuts, shellfish, eggs, etc). Symptoms include facial swelling, difficulty breathing or swallowing, abdominal cramps, and collapse. The best course of first aid is application of an epi-pen, which most people with allergies would carry with them. Greg demonstrated correct technique to administer an epi-pen shot using dummy epi-pens which everyone had a chance to play with.
Greg finished off with a demonstration of a heart defibrillator, with member Alex Thompson following the instructions spoken by the machine and applying them to a two-dimensional representation of a human victim of heart attack. It was a very interesting and informative talk, which member Dave McKinley acknowledged as he thanked Greg by presentating him with the obligatory kangaroo hide coin pouch. The evening concluded with a fine session led by Sargeant-At-Arms Ted Hutcheon and a meat raffle, which was won (again) by John Glassford.
Moo Poo Working Bee
Just a reminder to all members that a working bee will be held this Saturday at Ted Hutcheon’s place to start bagging Moo Poo, which was picked up by Wayne this week. Things will kick off at 8:00 am rain or shine. Members Alex, Dave, Daryl, Don, Garth, John G, John B, Neil, Ted and Wayne have indicated that they will definitely or possibly be available to assist, so please be there! Others are welcome if time permits.
On the lighter side
How to tell the sex of a fly
A woman walked into the kitchen to find her husband stalking around with a flyswatter.
“What are you doing?” she asked.
“Hunting flies” he responded.
“Oh, killing any?” she asked.
“Yep, three males, two females” he replied.
Intrigued, she asked “How can you tell?”
He responded “Three were on a beer can, and two were on the phone.”
A puzzler for you
A milkman has two empty jugs, a three-gallon jug and a five-gallon jug. How can he measure exactly one gallon without wasting any milk?
Monday 22nd August: Meeting with visit by John Mason from the Wollundry RC on the Gears and Beers October Long Weekend.
Thursday, 25 August: Australian Rotary Health Indigenous Australian Medical Scholarship Informational Program, Wagga Mercure, 6:30 pm start.
29 August: Bowls & Pizza night (in lieu of regular meeting). Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 pm. Feel free to invite prospective members (but let Ian J know).
Monday, 5 September: Club assembly. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7 pm start.
Monday, 12 September:Regular meeting and visit by DG Michael Millston. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club.
This week’s meeting was a club assembly, so not much exciting to report but a number of important items nonetheless:
Trevor Parkes update – Trevor is still in hospital with no diagnosis. A second opinion is being sought.
Working with Children – members need to register. Please see the separate item in this bulletin.
Hospital Fete – The date has been set for 22 October. We’ve been asked to help again, so members please save the date.
Youth programs – Director Dick would like assistance from another member to run the youth programs of the club. Contact Dick directly if interested.
Shop Locally campaign – The campaign has lost a bit of puff, so it’s time to strategise for the future of the campaign. In the meantime, members are urged to shop locally whenever possible to set a good example for the rest of the community.
District Convention 2019 – DGN John G would like to schedule a committee meeting sometime for the coming fortnight. Committee members are asked to keep an eye out for an announcement soon.
Telephone Directory 2017 – It’s time to start organising the next directory. Let Directory chair Ian D know if you’re interested in serving on this important committee.
Membership – Director Leslie is looking for a new member for her committee, preferably one of the newer members of the club. Leslie has some ideas to generate interest in the club, including holding a Trivia Night and having club outings in lieu of some regular meetings. In that vein, Leslie is organising a Field Day (evening) at her research plots at the CSU farm on Prices Road. The date is tentatively set for 26 September, weather permitting. The Easter Markets will go forth on Easter Saturday, and will feature a variety of vintage cars (and the Tesla!) from various clubs and individuals.
Moo Poo – The project will start up soon, as soon as weather permits. Look for a call for help bagging the product in the coming weeks.
Working with Children
All club members who are involved with projects involving youth (that’s the entire club!) are required to undergo a Working With Children (WWC) check with the government of NSW. The process begins with completing a form online (at https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check, or simply google WWC NSW). After completing the form, you will receive an e-mail (or snail mail) with a confirmation number that must be taken to Roads and Maritime Services (formerly RTA) in Wagga. There, you simply present the number and your driver’s licence as proof of identity, and you’re done! Once the process is completed, please forward your WWC number and date of birth to Secretary Steve (the numbers need to be kept on file with the secretary). The confirmation number is good for five years, and all members need to undergo the check, so do it today if you haven’t already done so.
On the lighter side
When Bill and Hillary first got married Bill said, “I put a box under the bed. You must promise never to look in it.” In all their 30 years of marriage, Hillary never looked. On the afternoon of their 30th anniversary, curiosity got the best of her and she lifted the lid and peeked inside. In it were 3 empty beer cans and $81,874.25 in cash.
She closed the box and put it back under the bed. Now that she knew what was in the box, she was doubly curious as to why there was such a box and with those contents. That evening, they were out for a special anniversary dinner. After dinner, Hillary could no longer contain her curiosity and she confessed, saying, “I’m so sorry, Bill. For all these years, I kept my promise and never looked into the box under our bed. However, today the temptation was too much and I gave in. But now I need to know, why do you keep the 3 beer cans in the box?”
Bill thought for a while and said, “I guess after all these years you deserve to know the truth. Whenever I was unfaithful to you, I put an empty beer can in the box under the bed to remind myself not to do it again.”
Hillary was shocked, but said, “Hmmm, Jennifer, Paula and Monica. I’m disappointed and saddened by your behavior; however, since you are addicted to sex I guess it does happen and I guess 3 times is not that bad considering your problem.”
Bill thanked her for being so understanding. They hugged and made their peace. A little while later Hillary asked Bill, “So why do you have all that money in the box?”
He answered, “Well, whenever the box filled up with empty cans, I took them to the recycling center.”
A puzzler for you
If Teresa’s daughter is my daughter’s mother, what is my relationship to Teresa?
a) Grandmother, b) Mother, c) Daughter, d) Granddaughter, e) I am Teresa, f) Father.
Answer to last week’s puzzler
The cost of the ball was 5 cents.
Diary Reminders
Monday, 15 August: Regular meeting. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club. Guest speaker: Greg Higgins, “Heart Attacks and Stroke”. Partners welcome.
Wednesday, 17 August: Board meeting. Don Dyce residence, 7 pm.
Thursday, 25 August: Australian Rotary Health Indigenous Australian Medical Scholarship Informational Program, Wagga Mercure, 6:30 pm start. Answer to riddle: wholesome!
Monday, 12 September:Regular meeting and visit by DG Michael Millston. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club.
Monday’s meeting was a special event as we welcomed another member to the club. John Bond of Millwood Road in Coolamon was inducted to a warm welcome by a good rollup of members. John has a background in electronic communications and in teaching the same through TAFE. John’s mentor is his neighbor, Garth Perkin, who formally introduced John to the club during the induction ceremony. John will be assisting Steve with secretarial duties.
At this week’s meeting, we were treated to an excellent presentation by Scott Norman, a resident of Ganmain and multifaceted individual who shared with us his experience of owning a Tesla electric car and the passion behind his decision to purchase this unusual vehicle. Dr Norman is a lecturer in animal reproduction at CSU in addition to co-owning a private veterinary practice (Farm and Pet Vet) in Ganmain with his wife, Jenny (Dr Jennifer Larson). Scott purchased his Tesla Model S a couple of years ago after waiting for the Tesla to come to market (he had been following its development since Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla Motors, released his electric Roadster sports car in 2008). The Model S is an amazing vehicle more like an aircraft than a car; equipped with forward-looking radar, ultrasonic sensors and a sophisticated computer control system, the vehicle is essentially able to drive itself when in autopilot mode (although this is strongly discouraged). Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/hr in about 4 seconds, five-star ANCAP safety rating, essentially zero maintenance costs and a fuel efficiency equivalent to 2-3 L/100 km (and essentially free operation when charging the batteries with solar panels) are features enough to give anyone a case of vehicle envy (until you consider the cost, which is in the vicinity of $120,000 AUD). Interestingly, the high-tech features are not what motivated Scott to buy the Tesla, it was the reduced environmental impact. The dramatic fuel efficiency and greatly reduced environmental impact (read zero emissions) are the driving forces behind Scott’s decision to spend so much on a motor vehicle.
Those in attendance were duly impressed with Scott’s presentation, and left with a bit of motor envy. Ian Jennings thanked Scott and presented him with a kangaroo hide coin purse. Following the talk, the raffle was drawn and was won by Bernie Milne. Another brilliant fine session was conducted by Sergeant-At-Arms Ted Hutcheon, which left the members in stitches.
Launch of the Coolamon Community Chronicle
On Saturday morning, a number of club members, led by newspaper committee chairperson Myffy Collette, distributed copies of the inaugural issue of the Coolamon Community Chronicle to passersby outside the newsagency in Coolamon. The newspaper was received enthusiastically by most who received a copy. The newspaper will be produced monthly by the club and students in Beth Batcheldor’s class at Coolamon Central School, and will be distributed free of charge to the community at various locations throughout the shire. Thanks to co-chairs Myffy and Bernie and the members of the committee (club members Don Dyce, Grahame Miles and Paul Weston as well as Beth Batcheldor from CSC and her students) for the efforts that made production of this nice little newspaper possible.
Don’t forget the Census!
Just a reminder to complete your census form this coming Tuesday, 9 August. The census can be completed online, or via the paper form that has been sent to every household in the country. Stand up and be counted!
On the lighter side
Life Insurance
Mary was discussing the various aspects and possible outcome of the insurance policy with the clerk at the Insurance Agency.
During the discussion, she asked. “Suppose I take the life insurance for my husband today for a million dollars, and tomorrow he dies? What will I get?”
The clerk eyed her suspiciously and replied, “Probably a life sentence.”
The coppers knew the man committed the crime because he came straight to the crime scene without being told where it was.
Diary Reminders
Monday, 8 August: Club assembly. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club. No guests.
Thursday, 11 August: Bingo [Grahame (Capt), Daryl, Wayne and Ted]
Monday, 15 August: Regular meeting. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club.
Wednesday, 17 August: Board meeting. Don Dyce residence, 7 pm.
Thursday, 25 August: Australian Rotary Health Indigenous Australian Medical Scholarship Informational Program, Wagga Mercure, 6:30 pm start. Answer to riddle: wholesome!
Monday, 12 September:Regular meeting and visit by DG Michael Millston. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club.
Today we launched the Coolamon Community Chronicle, the first newspaper that Coolamon has had as far as I know. We had 7 members present to hand out the free copies to all and sundry.
It is a joint effort between the Coolamon Central School and the Shire of Coolamon and of course Rotary Coolamon with Myffy Collette and Bern Milne and their team who have done a great job.
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