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Thursday 14 March 2019 ISSUE 148
BOOROWA INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
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oorowa celebrated the 13th International Women’s Day last Sunday, drawing a large crowd. Hilltops Council would like to acknowledge the Boorowa Ex-Services & Citizens Club for providing the venue and their support and Richy Didge for the wonderful spread and flowers from Native Botanical. The theme this year was “Old Habits Die Hard”. This event attracts women from afar. The program was composed of four inspirational speakers: Robyn Lewis, “The Smart Warrior” Self-Management and Recovery Trainer (SMART) Robyn spoke from the heart telling her story of recovery and regaining her life after 37 years of addiction to drugs and alcohol, in fact Robyn had six concurrent addictions. She told the compelling truths of life as an addict, the lengths she would go to for a “hit” and how soul destroying it was in every aspect of her life and losing her daughter the highest price to pay. Having grown up in an abusive family environment she told how low self-esteem and the need to block out the pain found her way to drugs and alcohol. Robyn spoke of the SMART program that saved her, and how she made the decision to reclaim her life and that it is possible.
One can only admire her determination and true strength of character overcoming such trauma. Robyn spoke with such honesty explaining the raw facts of drug use. She told the audience of warning signs, what to look for and aides used. Robyn is passionate about educating others on how damaging drugs and alcohol are and how it can completely consume you. She says “Once is too often and a thousand will never be enough.” Robyn had a beautiful aura about her and the audience captured the real Robyn Lewis. Robyn, one incredibly brave woman, told how with grit and purpose she now has a life that is worth living. Look behind the addiction, we can be broken to the core but if we dig hard enough we can rise above our demons, reclaim our life and make a difference. (#thesmartwarrior) Eileen Reckord – “Go Getter Goal Setter” Positive Teacher of the Year – 2017 Eileen gave the audience tips on how to Set Goals for your New Habits to Maximise Success and Wellbeing. She explained to the audience how she came to delve into the world of positive psychology. Eileen believed she was once a pessimist and now a complete convert as a Positive Psych. Continued on page 7
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Saturday April 6 2019 at 9:30am
Boorowa Showgrounds
Machinery: Bedford tipper truck with grain bin, 6 cylinders 65954kms, 2008 Silver Holden Rodeo tray back 3.0L VCDi, 214013kms, Kubota tractor M7950DT 7,850hrs, Case 21ft windrower (tow behind tractor), 1995 Holden Barina auto 153,435kms no rego, Suzuki kids bike, Munro post hole driver and auger, Chris Grow slasher, Mitsubishi Canter flatbed truck 336392kms. Equipment: Single axel builders trailer, 3pl Silvan sprayer 400l tank/6m boom, Tarrup Gendor slasher, 7 tines hay rake, Haybob hay rake, lamb marking cradle, grain line auger 4”, auger with Honda motor, 20t Frankie bin, 15t bin, 24 rung bank seeder, covered trailer, canvas tent, 2 x saddles, roof rack, 300l diesel tank, 4m slasher, field bin, 200L spray tank, band saw 3 phase, roof tub, camping gear, 2x tri axel trailers, Acco truck with water unit, assortment of star pickets, water through, reconditioned Hardi boom spray 3pl 300ltr 8mtr boom. Tools: Assorted power tools,
Quality items for genuine sale MORE VENDORS WELCOME – send us your lists! GST APPLICABLE. BBQ & drinks available. Directions: Ballyryan Road, just west of Boorowa Terms: Cash, cheque. Registration: Buyer number, ID required Contact: Richie – 0458 797 193 or Justin 0429 820 389 Website: www.flemingsps.com – for a full list of items
A Rare Opportunity to Purchase a Small Block of Arable Farming Land in the Hilltops Shire! 415 acre (168 Hectare) Subdivision. Aerial Photos 2015.
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