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Path & Bike Plans under review

Cody Ramsey is the man to watch

If you use a footpath or ride a bike, you should attend this meeting.

All Cabonne residents are invited to attend a community meeting in Molong next month to provide feedback on updated plans that will set out the priorities for the construction of footpaths and cycleways in the coming years.

It will also be an opportunity to suggest any additional pathways that communities believe should be considered for inclusion in the plans.

The meeting will review the draft Pedestrian Access Mobility Plan (PAMP) and Bike Plans for Cabonne’s towns and villages.

Cabonne Mayor Kevin Beatty said anyone who uses a footpath or rides a bike has a stake in ensuring that the plans set out the right priorities for Cabonne’s communities.

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St George Illawarra's Cody Ramsey puts it down - but not quite in, against Penrith last Saturday.

Molong born Cody Ramsey (yes, Kim's boy) spent last year in Wollongong on a rookie contract, playing for the St George Dragons' under 20 side. Cody took out the 2019 'Player of the Year' for the Dragons but last week shot to national attention when he scored a hat trick of tries against Penrith and four for the day in the Perth Nines Rugby League tournament.

Cody started his footy career with the Cabonne Roos as a junior and later played for the Orange CYMS and Hawks before starring for the Manildra Rhinos in the local Woodbridge Cup competition.

Cody's eyecatching performance in Perth was not without controversy. His last try turned the tables on Penrith and resulted in the Dragons going into the Nines Grand Final.

The try was paid by the referree but later video examination found that the ball was out (there is no video referee in the Nines). Penrith were furious but for Cody, well, he received even more attention.

So, keep your eye out. We reckon St George Illawarra's selectors and coaches will soon seriously give fullback Cody a crack in the big time.

When Holden came to Manildra

Cute, kind, happy, keen to learn ... meet the 2020 Kindy kids at Molong's St. Joseph's Primary School with their teacher, Mrs Warrington. (inset: Jaxx was away that day)

See more photos inside.

Prompted by the sad demise of the Holden name Pam Crockett brought in this fabulous memory of her mum and dad, Abe and Sadie Baker with their youngest daughter Jill - taken in 1948 (the family were on holidays in Narooma NSW) ... "Our family owned Manildra Motors at the time and became GMH dealers in 1948. Later on we set up Baker's Motors in Molong."

"A GMH Dealer in Narooma took this photo of my family, sitting on the bonnet of the new 1948 Holden FX." See Next Week

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Pedestrian and Bike Plans for Cabonne’s towns and villages (continued from p1) The plans are of particular interest for all pedestrians, especially mothers and children walking to school, pre-school or childcare, seniors and users of prams, strollers, bicycles and mobility scooters.

“We want to ensure these plans mean that future footpaths and bike ways are built where the community wants them and to do that we need your input,” he said.

Cr Beatty said many people completed an online survey several months ago, which helped consultants Constructive Solutions to formulate the draft plans.

“This is a critical opportunity for you to have your say on the plans or suggest additional pathways,” he said.

The meeting will be held on Tuesday 10 March 2020 at the Molong Council Chambers, starting at 5.30p.m. Community meetings will also be held in Eugowra on Wednesday 11 March 2020 and Canowindra on Thursday 12 March 2020.

The draft plans can be viewed by going to the latest news section of Cabonne Council’s website www.cabonne.nsw.gov.au

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PEDESTRIAN ACCESS MOBILITY PLAN (PAMP) AND BIKE PLAN (BAMP) COMMUNITY MEETING Molong Council Chambers, Bank St, Molong. Tuesday 10 March 2020, Starting at 5.30pm.

Everyone is invited to attend a community meeting to provide feedback and comments on a draft updated Pedestrian Access Mobility Plan and draft Bike Plan for Cabonne’s towns and villages.

It will also be an opportunity to suggest any additional pathways that communities believe should be considered for inclusion in the plans.

The PAMP and BAMP set out the priorities for the construction of footpaths and cycleways in coming years which affects most of the community, such as pedestrians (particularly mothers and children walking to school and seniors) and users of prams, strollers, bicycles and mobility scooters.

Don’t miss this opportunity to have your say and have an input into our future footpath and bike path network.

PO Box 17 MOLONG NSW 2866

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Short & Sweet

Andrew Gee appointed Minister

Andrew Gee, Member for Calare, has been appointed the Minister for Regional Education and Decentralisation, and the Assistant Minister for Trade and Investment.

He was formerly the Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister.

“I’m very excited to be given the opportunity to serve in the ministry.” Mr Gee said.

“I’m a country MP, and all of these portfolio areas have a direct impact on rural and regional Australia.”

“In regional education, I’m passionate about bridging the divide in opportunity between city and county students.”

“Decentralisation is also a core issue for the bush. It really irritates country people that so many government departments are concentrated in the major cities and we need to be continually looking at ways to move them out, and increase job opportunities in country areas. We also need to encourage private sector decentralisation as well.”

“Finding new markets for our primary producers is vital for the future prosperity of country communities and the role of Assistant Minister for Trade and Investment will allow me to build upon the work I’ve already done with my local orchardists in gaining greater export access for cherries and stone fruit into Asia.”

Relics of St Therese Last week we reported that the Relics of St Therese will visit Molong. The relics will visit St Lawrence O’Toole’s Catholic Church, Molong on Friday 28 February from 3 to 4.30 pm.

It’s your chance to have a say The Western NSW Local Heath District (WNSWLHD) is calling for people who have an interest in health to join its register of health consumer representatives.

WNSWLHD Community Engagement Manager, Illona Dunn said, “The register will provide the WNSWLHD with a pool of people interested to be on an organizational committee or to simply provide comment to matters such service plans, policy documents, publications, quality and safety programs”.

“We are looking for people who are passionate

about improving health service quality and safety and who are willing to use their experience to represent the needs of all of our communities” Whilst on the register people will be given the opportunity to apply to be on specific organisational committees as a health consumer representative when a vacancy occurs.

For more information people can email WNSWLHD-Volunteers@health.nsw.gov.au for an information and registration pack or contact Illona Dunn on 6378 6274

If you don’t suffer from mental illness you most likely know someone that does, or even someone who has suicided – or attempted to.

Public campaigns have reduced the stigma around mental illness and have increased the likelihood of people suffering from mental illness to talk about it. The problem is that most of us don’t know how to respond when they do – and the way we respond can mean the difference between life and death – literally.

If you want to be part of this then come along to a free 1.5 hour Community Support Skills Session at 7pm on February 26 at the Molong Bowling Club. Presented by the Rural Adversity Mental Health Program, you will learn how to recognize signs that a person may be struggling with their mental health, how to talk to them and provide help and support.

This is part of a new initiative called Molong Cares, supported by the Molong Advancement Group it is hoping to create a space to share information, start conversations, make connections and support the community in learning to recognise and help family and friends who are struggling with their mental health.

Molong Cares is looking for people and ideas to help make this happen. If you are on facebook go to @molongcares to rsvp to the event and follow the page to join the conversation, if not call Rachel on 0438671300.

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Thumbs up Thumbs Up to Molong’s St. Joseph’s Primary School and the Molong Central School Principal’s, Teaching and Admin Staff - who are helping to raise local and district children and youth to be respectful,

caring citizens - through innovative, high quality teaching and sports/ teamwork programs. These young ones hold Molong and their own town’s future in their hands.

Thumbs Up to locals, visitors and tourists who continue to shop in Bank Street, buy coffee,

meet friends for lunch ... Molong business owners continue to battle during this long drought.

Thumbs down

Weather ... or Whether?

Thumbs Down to ....

Cracker Night? Seems Molong has a regular one with big bangs waking up local residents during the night. Does anyone know who, what, where, why?

The Express will be happy to take confidential information.

It’s thumbs down to either the weather, or whether an act of carelessness - that has claimed the life of this Mop Top - which once stood proudly as one of a row on the walkway (Watson Street near the Silos).

Whichever, it must be heartbreaking for Garran and the Cabonne Council gardening team who planted these trees, somehow kept a bit of water up to them (bore water) through the long drought - and tended them. Does anyone have information to share?

The Express will be happy to take confidential information.

Talking gardens ... Thumbs Down to the people (including kids) who throw themselves onto the box hedges around the Bank Street gardens.

Take a look at the number of these hedges that have lost their battle and today stand, dead, as a reminder of how thoughtless people can be in showing respect to the rest of their community and to their town.

Respect? Where does it start?

Thumbs Up to the Express readers who have taken the time to come in/phone us about our recent community safety article. “Should the speed limit in Bank Street be reduced from 50 to 40 kph?”

The issue is out for public comment.

So far, the general thought is to reduce the speed limit, each commenting that it is difficult for those parked in Bank Street to see what’s coming when they are moving out of parking bays.

As one long-time senior resident said “most cars these days seem to be large 4 wheel drives and SUV’s which means for we seniors, in our small vehicles, we have to edge out slowly from parking spots - to see the oncoming traffic. If they (traffic) are travelling fast ... well, it’s simply not safe.

40kph would assist the safety of any driver, these days, of any age, in a smaller vehicle.”

If you have an opinion, get it to the General Manager, PO Box 17 Molong 2866 or via email council@cabonne.nsw.gov.au by 5pm on Friday 28 February so Cabonne Council Traffic Safety Committee can make the decision to reduce or not reduce the speed limit in Bank Street with your comments in mind. Otherwise you can’t complain.

Another respondent suggested “removing the double white lines”. That’s another matter which we will discuss next week.

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Letters Looking for Yuranigh

“Where’s Yuranigh’s Grave, can you tell me, love?” The driver looks hot and flustered. We are four kilometres down the Yuranigh Road.

“You need to do a U turn and drive back about 3 kilometres until you get to the railway crossing”, I say, then give him precise directions. “Are we there yet Daddy?” wails a young boy in the back seat. The driver turns to me again: “Is it worth it?” he sighs wearily. I assure him that the site is well worth a visit and he turns his car and drives off. I do not see him at the grave as I walk back towards the Mitchell Highway, though he may have made a quick visit.

In my frequent walks along the Yuranigh Road over years, I have been stopped a number of times by exasperated drivers who have driven kilometres past the entrance to the grave. The difficulty lies with the signage. The National Parks and Wildlife sign on the Mitchell Highway directs the motorist to turn into the Yuranigh Road with the words: “2: Yuranigh’s Aboriginal Grave: Historic Site”. So travellers look for the grave entrance around the 2 kilometre mark.

But the entrance is a mere 800 metres along the Yuranigh Road. Looming up 100 metres before the entrance is a black on yellow puffing billy unfurling coils of smoke—the first of three eye-catching signs that warn of an imminent railway crossing. The second compelling, colourful railway sign is at the entrance to the grave site. Opposite, a small faded brown sign with “Yuranigh’s Grave” printed in dull white, points to the entrance, but it offers weak competition for the motorist’s attention and can blend too easily with the background landscape.

Directions on the entrance gate tell visitors to proceed 700 metres to the grave, but, inscribed in small print, are useful only for those who have located the entrance. They are of little or no assistance for a motorist driving along the Yuranigh Road attending to railway signs and expecting to proceed for another kilometre or so.

Furthermore, homesteads are set well back from the road and other opportunities for would-be visitors to seek directions are scant.

It is gratifying that tourists want to visit Yuranigh’s Grave, but disappointing that they can find it difficult to locate and so may miss out on significant Wiradjuri and early colonial history.

Furthermore, their difficulty and frustration may not bode well as their introduction to Molong tourism.

Eleanor Lawson Molong

Sharnie Duncan

Leading women of Cabonne

“A leader is someone who demonstrates what’s possible”

Last year, Sharnie Duncan was successful in applying for the TAFE Outbound Mobility Program which took her, and 9 other participants studying for the TAFE Diploma in Leadership and Management - to China for two weeks. “It was a fantastic experience” said Sharnie who was fascinated with the advanced technology she saw during site visits.

“The experience encouraged me to think about my own skills which in turn encouraged me to to put into place better online programming and process delivery within our family day care services here at home.

Banjo Paterson Festival @ Gamboola

By Rozzi Smith Taking the above philosophy ... my mind turned to a number of women in Cabonne who are demonstrating ‘the possible’ throughout town, district and region ... which in these current times can be a pretty hard slog! But they are out there - remaining positive, creating and contributing to the greater good of Cabonne Country.

Looking around Cabonne - we are ‘gifted’ with women entrepreneurs running their own businesses and we also have women employed as intrapreneurs leading organisations, government departments, agencies, hospitals ... and the like.

In Molong, Sharnie Duncan has been steadily making her way as an intrapreneur as the Nominated Supervisor of the Cabonne Blayney Family Day Care and In-Home Care - a role she has held for four years. In this role, Sharni leads and manages a service which provides women, in the vast region of Cabonne, Blayney, Canowindra, Dubbo, Orange, Forbes with the opportunity to run their own home-based selfemployment opportunities by caring for the children of working families. This is a marvellous program which has been steadily growing since first established in Molong in 1995.

Leading and managing ‘the team’ of 26 educators, 4 in-house and one admin. support - Sharnie’s role includes the training of the educators, ensuring their home-based business meet the required OH&S policies and governance requirements for the child-care sector.

Always on the lookout for new programs for the children - the Molong centre (located between Molong HealthOne and the Anglican Church) is ‘the meeting place’ where the educator team and their ‘families’ come together for a playgroup like no other - and brainstorming ideas. “As a team, we decided to mix the children with the resident’s of Prunus Lodge. The presence of the children is loved by the senior residents who sing along with the children, make things together, and talk with each other. We have also introduced Bush Play Group, a unique idea, where our ‘families’ come together to nature hunt, observe animals in their natural environment and basically touch the environment and soil (so to speak).”

So who is Sharnie Duncan? Proudly, this gifted young woman was born in Molong (actually, she was the last baby born in the Molong Hospital Maternity Ward with the legendary nurse, Ann Wright in attendance). Sharnie attended the Molong Central School from Kindergarten until

The Molong Historical Society (Museum) hosted a very successful afternoon at the Gamboola Woolshed last Saturday as part of the 2020 Banjo Paterson Festival.

(Left) Click go the shears ... Alan Hubbard demonstrating sheep shearing techniques of past times with hand-held shears.

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Locals loved seeing the unofficial Mayor of Molong, Des Sullivan back in town for the Gamboola Woolshed event. Now residents of Bathurst, Des and Nea are greatly missed.

Year 10 followed by two TAFE years studying for the Certificate of Child Studies.

A number of roles followed as, the now 38 year old, wife of Mick, mother of Jake, Chelsi, Aiden stepmother to Lana followed a journey which generations of Molong women have followed as they secured any kind of employment - from cleaning, to bar work, to retail, ... whatever is/ was available to fund further studies and an affordable career path.

With her young family to raise, Sharnie became an Educator for the organisation she now manages and leads. “Working as an Educator provided me with the opportunity to be an at home-mum to my own family and to the children of working families. Working from 7.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Monday to Friday - Sharnie spent her evenings and weekends learning and studying for her future. “There were no courses available at the time - so I enrolled at TAFE as a part-time student to complete the Certificate III in Children’s Services.”

With a thirst to learn more and to reach career goals - Sharnie then enrolled at the University of New England (Armidale) as an external student to complete her Bachelor of Teaching, Early Childhood.

What I particularly like about Sharnie Duncan is her positive attitude which comes from a perfectly formed base which successful leaders follow in their daily routines - fit body, fit mind = positive outlook. It’s incredible how this simple formula contributes to one’s effective leadership and management success.

As a strong leader, Sharnie is also well aware of the importance of teamwork ... “Our team of Educators work positively together - we learn together - we learn from each other - we communicate well with each other. We all benefit this way ... it’s all about achieving positive outcomes and benefits for the children and working families we provide child care services to.”

Sharnie’s grandmother, the late Noelene Ball who helped to educate and care for decades of children at what is now the Molong Early Learning Centre - would be very proud of her grandaughter’s achievements “my grandmother was and continues to be my inspiration”.

Coming Soon in the Express: Cabone Blayney Family Day Care and In-Home Care service - what is it? And, we’ll be talking to some of the Educators about the services they provide - and the homebased employment they have gained,

Andy Sullivan, Ivan Pine and John Jennings enjoyed stepping back in time to the days of the once busy Gamboola Woolshed at the 2020 Banjo Paterson Festival event hosted (Above) Sharing shearer and by the Molong Historical Society (Museum). shearing contractor stories - Des Attendees were entertained by Alan Hubbard with Tommy Dean (Molong) and shearing a sheep with manual shears - visiting John Hogan (Cumnock) back in the poets, November Shorn bush band, and shed again. (PS It didn’t take long afternoon tea. It was a wonderful event. Well for the stories and jokes to start!!) done Molong!

Andrew GEE MP

Your Country Your Voice

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RUNS ON THE BOARD √ $56 million for the re-alignment of the Mitchell Highway at Guanna Hill √ $2 million for Cabonne Council through the Drought Communities Program for local infrastructure projects √ $2.5 million for the new Molong Ambulance Station √ $15 million for the re-development of the Molong MPS √ $43 million for the re-alignment of the Mitchell Highway at Guanna Hill

Swearing-in Ceremony, Government House, Canberra, Thursday, 6 February 2020.

NEW MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENT

Last week I was sworn in as the Loan new Minister for Regional AgBiz Drought Education and Decentralisation, and the Assistant Minister for Trade and Investment.

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I’m very excited about working in these portfolio areas Loans for alldrought-affected because they have a direct impact onsmall rural and regional Australia and this is a great opportunity to get businesses results for country people.

January 2020 In regional education, I’m passionate about bridging the divide in opportunity between city and country students.

Decentralisation, and the jobs it brings, is also a core issue for the bush.

Finding new markets for our primary producers is vital for the future prosperity of country communities. Locally we’ve already done a lot of work gaining greater export access for cherries and stone fruit into Asia and I’m very keen to find more opportunities for our farmers.

It’s all about chalking up more runs on the board for the bush and I’m really looking forward to getting stuck into it!

AG-BIZ DROUGHT LOANS The Australian Government continues to support small businesses affected by the ongoing drought in many parts of Australia. Loans of up to $500,000 are now avaialble for eligible small businesses supplying goods or services relating to primary production to farm businesses in a drought affected area. The first two years are interest free, with concessional interest-only payments for the following three years, and then principal and interest payments for the remaining five years after that.

√ $225,000 for the Molong Multi-Sports Complex √ $10,000 towards the Cumnock Village Preschool Community Garden √ One of the very few MPs who stood up and fought against forced council amalgamations √ $308,175 for an education and info centre at the Australian National Field Days site at Borenore √ $21,788 for Canowindra’s Age of Fishes Museum √ 37 new mobile phone sites across Calare, including new towers at Molong, Manildra, Cumnock and Cargo √ Record funding for local schools and hospitals √ $117,396 to resurface the East Molong Tennis Club √ New export market access for local cherries, peaches, plums and apricots into China, Vietnam and Indonesia

Guidelines and application forms for these new loans are now available on the RIC’s website at www.ric.gov.au

PLENTY OF ACTION AT MOLONG BOWLING CLUB There has been plenty of bowls action around the region over the past week.

On the weekend, I stopped by at the Molong Bowling Club, where there were bowlers from all around the central west.

While the greens were a bit heavier and slower because of the rain (nobody was complaining!) there was bowling action aplenty.

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The club likes to fly old blue proud and high and so I took the opportunity to present members with a brand new Austalian flag, as the old one was getting a little worldweary.

In the photo is club president Toby Lyons, Ian Gosper and Drew Irwin. What a great club - I even joined up! (And yep, I will be declaring it!)

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CHURCH NOTICES

UNITING CHURCH Sun 23 February

PHONE: 02 6366 8017 • Email: molongex@bigpond.net.au

DEATH & FUNERAL

POSITIONS VACANT

Molong 11 am: Rev Ross Godfrey

BLOWES, Gordon Alfred

30.04.1934 – 07.02.2020 The Blowes family wish to advise of the passing of Gordon, peacefully at Molong Hospital on Friday 7th February. Dearly loved husband of Janice. Loved father and father-in-law of Joanne & Paul, David, Chris & Kerrie, Lisa & Ian. Loved Pop to Thomise, Kalea, Mack, Kiani, Moesha and Chenoa. Great grandfather to Frankie and bub to be.

‘In Gods Care Aged 85 years A Private Service has been held.

Heather Woodhouse 63668218 Helen Houghton 63668020 Looking for a career in Local Government?

Cabonne Council has the following positions vacant: • Water & Wastewater Coordinator – Cudal Office • Site Supervisor - Cudal Depot • Site Supervisor – Molong Depot • Construction Overseer – Molong Depot Please visit Council’s website at www. cabonne.nsw.gov.au to find information about these positions and to begin your application, for confidential enquiries please contact Council’s Human Resources Manager, Glenn Meehan on 63923218 PO Box 17 MOLONG NSW 2866

LANDMARK TABLELANDS LIVESTOCK

CTLX Sheep 19 Feb.

It was a mixed yarding with a fair selection of trade lambs along with odd pens of heavy weights. There were also good numbers of light weight lambs to suit the feeders and restockers. All the regular buyers were in attendance and operating.

Light weight lambs to the processors were up to $8 cheaper with the 12kg to 18kg 2 scores selling from $110 to $172/head. Trade lambs were $15 to $18 cheaper with the new season lambs selling from $148 to $198/head. Trade weight old lambs sold from $166 to $215/ head to average from 870c to 913c/kg cwt. Heavy weight lambs were up to $22/ head cheaper with quality a factor. The over 24kg 4 scores sold from $214 to $251/head. Restocker and feeder lambs were firm with the better lambs to the restockers selling from $98 to $180 while the feeders paid from $173 to $179/head.

Hoggets sold to $220/head.

Crossbred ewes were the majority in a mixed yarding of mutton where most grades were firm to $5/head dearer.

Merino ewes sold from $60 to $205 while the crossbred ewes sold from $78 to $244/head. Dorpers received from $85 to $225/head. Carcase prices for the prime sheep made from $685 to 713c/kg cwt.

Crossbred rams sold to $194 and Merino rams sold to $163/head.

CTLX Cattle 18 Feb

It was a fair to good quality yarding with good numbers of young cattle to suit the feeders along with odd pens to suit the processors. There were no grown steers yarded, and very few prime grown heifers.

Bradley Byrnes General Manager

The cow quality was also not to the standard of the previous sale. A full field of buyers were in attendance and operating.

Young cattle to the trade were up to 9c dearer with the prime steer yearlings making from 360c to 369c, while the prime heifer yearlings sold from 345c to 355c/ kg. Feeder steers were 3c to 6c dearer, and the feeder heifers were up to 18c/kg better. The feeder steers sold from 372c to 412c, while the feeder heifers sold from 331c to 376c/kg. Young cattle to the restockers were also dearer with the young steers making to 424c, while the young heifers sold to 379c/kg.

Grown heifers were up to 10c cheaper with the better types making from 294c to 315c/kg. Plain conditioned cows were 5c to 9c cheaper, while the properly finished cows were 17c/kg cheaper.

MOLONG BOWLING CLUB Saturday Night Badge Draw 7.30 - 8 pm

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Activities/Recreation Officer Aged Care

We are actively seeking an Activities/ Recreation Officer - Aged Care – Full Time The successful applicant will be an integral part of our team, based at our Yeoval Community & Aged Care Facility.

UPA Yeoval Aged Care has a special place in the heart of many people, with a strong network of staff, volunteers, families and friends who join together to offer much needed care and support for the older people in our community. It provides a high standard of care in a warm and homely environment.

Yeoval township is located within 45 minutes' drive of Dubbo & Parkes; 30 minutes' drive from Molong & Wellington.

UPA leads the way in not-for-profit aged care services, focused on continuous improvement of our facilities, practice and people. A competitive package and work environment await the successful applicant.

This role will be filled by a caring and dynamic person who demonstrates an authentic passion for improving the lifestyle and social supports offered to those in our care. Previous experience in a similar role will be viewed favourably.

If this sounds like you, please forward your cover letter & resume to: The Regional Manager C\- Yeoval Aged Care 4-7 Lord Street YEOVAL NSW 2868 or email: elaine.baillie@dubbo.upa.org.au Applications close 7th March 2020

OPEN SATURDAYS 6.00 pm

MOLONG & DISTRICT BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School 10 am

Weekly Activities For All Age Groups Wayne Spencer (Pastor) Ph: 63669376

MOLONG COMMUNITY CHURCH YOU ARE NOT A MISTAKE

Sunday 10 am: Celebration & Sunday School (Ages 3 & up)

Wednesday Night 7 pm: Connect Group All Welcome

For more information contact Deon Stapelberg Ph: 0498 659 703 1 Edward St, Molong (opp Police Stn)

Flowers by Kerry Flowers for all occasions Also available from Molong BP & Molong Newsagency

Delivery: $5 in town limits. Out of town extra.

Ph: 0438 668 347

COMMUNITY WHATS ON Claim the date – 2020 Get your dates in for 2020 e: molongex@bigpond.net.au

Annabelle’s Kitchen

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Information for members and guests.

For Bookings and information call 0427 478 768 or The Club after 4.30pm 6366 8241

March 2 Molong Show Society 7.30 pm Showground 3 World Day of Prayer - Uniting Church 5 Molong Men’s Shed meets 10 Molong Probus Club meeting 14 Cumnock Markets 9 - 12 21 Cumnock Show April 2 Molong Men’s Shed meets 3 Molong Show Society 7.30 pm Showground 4-5 Uniting Church Fellowship Rally 14 Molong Probus Club meeting 18 Cumnock Markets 9 - 12 29 Uniting Church Luncheon

Telegraph Hotel 53 Bank St. Molong Ph: 6366 8095

Jakes Carp Fishing Comp Fri 20 - Sun 22 March

Put this in your diary - more details soon

Joker Draw FRIDAY 6 pm LAST WEEK: Belle Lamb: Oatsey B’fast tray: Benny M

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Purchase a beverage between 10am and 6pm on Friday to receive a ticket.

Write your name on the ticket and put it in the barrel for a chance to jag the joker.

Badge Draw THURS 8 pm

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BISTRO LUNCH : Wed to Sun from 12 noon.

DINNER : Wed to Sat from 6 pm.

Visit Mario and his staff at the RSL Bistro.

Great specials and a menu to suit everyone.

Functions & parties a specialty EVERY WEEK: WED BINGO 12.00 PM THU: BINGO 6.00 PM FRI: BADGE DRAW MARKET NIGHT (MEAT, VOUCHERS) SAT: BINGO 1.30 PM

TRADING HOURS: MON - TUE: 3 - 9 pm WED: 11.30 am - 9.00 pm THU: 12 - 9 pm FRI: 12 - 11 pm SAT: 11.00 am - 10.00 pm SUN: 11 am - 9 pm

"Good Shot, just that the jack is in the wrong place"

MOLONG BOWLS PENNANT SEASON IS BACK !

Our favourite time of year. Here are next week's double header teams for week 1.

SAT 29 Feb 5's v Parkes 1 pm at Molong K Beatty, C Troth, H Foy, T Fitzgerald.

C Beatty, S Ball, N Blandford, M Wicks.

M Hopper, G Weeks, J Brown, L Wright.

SAT 29 Feb 7's v Manildra 1 pm at Manildra G Russell, S Ollson, J Beatty, P Gosper.

I Gosper, G Wilson, F Miller, B Beatty.

T Lyons, M Lyons, L Neil, D Irwin.

SUN 1 Mar 5's v Eugowra at Molong K Beatty, C Troth, H Foy, L Brown.

C Beatty, S Ball, N Blandford, A Goodacre.

M Hopper, G Weeks, J Brown, L Wright.

SUN 1 Mar 7's v Country Club 11 am at Molong P Russell, S Ollson, J Beatty, C McGovern.

(Heard at Brag)

I Gosper, G Wilson, F Miller, B Beatty.

T Lyons, M Lyons, P Osteros, B Murray.

WEDNESDAY BOWLS Summertime start is 6 pm. Annabelle is on hand with food after.

ZONE PRESIDENTS SINGLES Molong Bowling Club hosted the prestigious Zone President's Singles Championship over two days at the weekend with players from all over the Central West.

Molong's Brian Beatty won all of his 3 games and will play in the finals in Dubbo next weekend.

It was a busy and happy weekend at the club with players and spectators enjoying the food, facilities, weather and close games.

MOLONG GOLF Ladies golf has recommenced now that the weather has cooled down somewhat, hit off time is 8.30am.

Our Monthly meeting will be held on Thursday 20 Feb. at the Club house starting at 7.00pm.

Our Monthly luncheon will be on next Wednesday 26 Feb 12.30pm at the RSL. ***************************** Had a great day of golf on Sunday. Three or four players were a little under the weather - one abandoned his game and went home!

The others pushed through the barrier to finish.

MOLONG CROQUET

CRICKET

Two groups of 5 played. Much improved golfer George Betts won the prize. Les & Cheryl equalled 2nd. We all enjoyed a BBQ with drinks after.

Just a reminder for midweek, weekend and disc golfers not to forget to pay green fees into the yellow box under the notice board.

Golf meeting on Thursday 20 Feb 7 pm at the clubhouse.

Golf again this Sunday 8.30-9.00 tee off See you there - Jack

Unfortunately our last croquet day was cancelled due to the weather conditions, but 8 players decided to still catch up and have a meal at the Bowling Club.

We will be playing this Saturday 22nd starting at 5.00pm, I think I will go over at 4.30 if anyone wants to come a bit earlier

FINALS TIME in Oilsplus Senior Cricket

In the last regular round of Oilsplus Cricket Millthorpe and Magpies recorded victories to secure 2nd and 3rd spots on the ladder and major semi-final berths. All Stars again forfeited handing Country the Minor Premiership. It’s season over for All Stars and Lydnhurst.

With 3rd spot up for grabs Cudal played Magpies at the REC. Winning the toss and electing to bat Cudal struggled from the start against some very fine bowling and fielding.

Cudal’s most consistent batsmen Lee Cornish (17) got them away to a reasonable start however Magpies attack destroyed the batting top order and at drinks Cudal were on the brink at 4 for 47!

After drinks the rot settled in and Cudal sank faster than the Titanic losing their last 6 wickets for just 14 runs to be all out for a very disappointing 61 in the 32nd over! Some rash shot selection from Cudal’s batsmen led to their downfall however, Ben Brown 4 for 15 from 10 overs and Jacob Evans 4 for 9 from 10 overs were at times unplayable. Adam Osborne 1 for 17 and Tim Milne 0 for 17 supported well.

There have been many instances were teams have lost chasing small totals and Magpies knew they would have their work cut out against the strong Cudal attack and their chirpy banter. Consistent opening batsman Gus Swamy (22) held the innings together as team mates came and went. However magpies batsmen all contributed a bit to get them over the line passing Cudal’s total 7 wickets down to claim the all important third place. Troy Adams 4 for 20 was Cudal’s best bowler in an all-round very disappointing all round effort by the Cobras. Good win for Magpies who went into the crucial match understrength but got home on the back of some outstanding bowling & fielding.

At Millthorpe the home team was keen to redeem themselves after the previous week’s big loss to Country.

Out of finals contention Lyndhurst were playing their last match and were keen to go out with a win.

Batting first Millthorpe struggled early to be 2 for 9. Further down the track at 4 for 56 Millthorpe were teetering, however Lachie O’keefe (27) ,James Milner (35) , Simon Badgery (19), Nick Granger (26) and D Gilmore (17) managed to right things and Millthorpe managed a respectable 172 all out in the 39th over.

As he has all season veteran Bob Mitchell bowled superbly to keep Lyndhurst in the match taking 3 for 25 from 10 overs.

Lyndhurst Manager, chief organiser and Mayor Ash Clark also bowled well taking 3 for 43 putting to bed retirement rumours that are rife throughout the district.

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In reply Lyndhurst couldn’t capitalise on some starts by their top and middle order batsmen with number 8 E Redwin top scoring with 20. Bob Mitchell (12) capped off a good match. Simon Badgery 3 for 21 from 6 overs and Dave Gilmore 4 for 19 bowled well for Millthorpe. A comfortable victory for the home team putting them in good stead for this week’s major semi-final.

In their maiden season Lyndhurst although winning more boat races than cricket matches were no easy beats and competed hard in every match. They have earned the respect of the other teams and really only lack one or two quality batsmen to be real threat next season. Well done Lyndhurst.

In the third match All Stars forfeited against Country in a disappointing end to their season. Congratulations to Country Minor Premiers yet again, another week off for you.

Semi Finals Preview

Major Semi Final Millthorpe v Magpies at Millthorpe In the Major Semi-Final Millthorpe will host Magpies.

These teams have one win each when they have met during the season. Interestingly Magpies have never lost to Millthorpe at Redmond Oval, Millthorpe’s home ground. On paper both teams look fairly even.

Magpies key strength is their number of quality allrounders namely Jacob Evans, Mitch Christie, Ben Brown, Brett Johnson and Tim Milne. Add the consistent Adam Osborn and their bowling attack is arguably the best in the competition. If they fire Millthorpe may struggle to score a big total. Millthorpe’s attack will rely heavily on their strike opener Adam Clarke to get some early break throughs. Pat Tree is very dangerous and they also boast great back up with Dave Gilmore and Stu Redfern.

Magpies can be inconsistent with the bat. They have chased down scores well over 200 yet have been bowled out twice for under 100, so who knows. They will rely on key batsmen, Gus Swamy, Ben Brown, Mitch Christie, Tim Milne, Jacob Evans, Les Hoppa, Dylon Wilson and Brett Johnson to bat sensibly.

Millthorpe will look to their big three, Will Oldham, James Milner & Tim Lowe who have individually had a great season to score big runs, although Oldham seems to have lost form at the wrong end of the season. Time will tell. Should be great semi final between two very evenly matched teams.

Millthorpe are very consistent, last season’s Grand Finalists have continued and will be hard to beat. Magpies have

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improved enormously from last season’s wooden spoon to third place with pretty much the same team. Finishing second and playing at home Millthorpe will go into the match as slight favourites. The umpire for this match is Molong Cricketing icon and Badged Umpire Allan Hubbard esq.

Elimination Minor Semi – Cudal v Canowindra at Cudal In the Minor Semi Final Cudal are home to Canowindra.

This game is hard to pick as both teams can be a bit Jekyll and Hyde. It depends on which team turns up mentally on the day. Cudal have been a milestone team in the Oilsplus competition for many years now, always semi-finalists and playing in many Grand Finals. However this season they have been mostly inconsistent and struggled. On paper they have a wonderful team full of good consistent cricketers.

They will be looking for Lee Cornish, Jock Hough, Adam Clunes, Chris Douglas, Andrew Smith and Scott Barrett to step up. Troy Adams can be a match winner with his bowling and they will need him to play. Canowindra are a bit harder to judge as it is their inaugural season. They have blown some teams away this season and yet at other times played very poorly. They will rely very heavily on their brilliant all-rounders, Traves brothers Nick and Brendan as well as youngster Jamie Austin who have all had a wonderful season and match winners in their own right. Cudal won the match easily the last time these two teams met, however an upset may be looming. This will be a high quality high pressure elimination match between two good sides in a match were much is at stake. Umpire for this game is Chris Beatty

NSW over 50’s Cricket State Championships.

The NSW over 50’s state carnival will also be played over this weekend and Monday 22 to 24 Feb. Teams from throughout the state will play at Orange, Bathurst and Molong. Games will be played on all three days at Molong at the Rec (all three days) and Hunter Caldwell (sat) Sat, Sun & Monday. Several Cabonne Cricketers have been selected for the Western Wildfires Team from the local Oilsplus Competition which is competing in the carnival.

They are, Stu Brisbane (Country), David Hobbs (All Stars), Andrew Smith (Cudal), Rohan Wilson (All Stars), Brett Johnson (Magpies) & Greg Pringle (Magpies)

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1500 sqm block; 4 b/r, all with built-ins, main with ensuite Large open plan kitchen, lounge & dining area Large, undercover alfresco area Beautifully finished, quality fixtures & fittings The yard is a blank canvas, providing an opportunity to design the garden of your dreams

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Molong 66 Edward Street

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