FAREWELL BUT NOT GOODBYE On Saturday night 16th June a large


CHANGES TO THE CAMPING GROUND


Despite the short notice a well- attended meeting took place on 21st June to discuss proposed changes to the camping area and amenities block. Present was a large group of interested locals and several Council representatives including Mayor Bill West, Councillor Ray Walsh, General Manager Paul Devery and Services Manager Chris Cannard. We were advised that Council was required to provide clearly delineated areas for vans and (for reasons of available space, safety and accessibility) 8 powered sites will be clearly marked. A new septic system will be installed and some upgrading to the amenities block will also be carried out. We were fortunate to have some seasoned ‘grey nomads’ at the meeting who made valuable suggestions to Council from the campers’ perspective. Many thanks to all who came along.


Fight Drought – plant trees!


DPI research tells us what we already know - removing trees promotes drought. When trees are removed, heat is reflected rather than absorbed, which means less moisture evaporates into the atmosphere and, in the long run, less rain falls. So, plant more trees!


Forbes TAFE is conducting


an Outreach First Aid Course on Saturday 11th August at the Gooloogong Public School with instructor Bill Sutor. $30 includes bandages and manual. This is a full day course and participants will be accredited for 3 years. If you need any more information please contact the school 6344 8307.


Have a Happy


National Tree Day! Sunday 29th July


Remember when it was called Arbor Day? This day has been around since the late 19th century (in many countries) and provides an opportunity to do something positive for the environment and reconnect with nature. In 2012 Schools Tree Day will be on Friday 27th July, although events can be held on any date during the year.


crowd of friends and well-wishers gathered at the Gooloogong Country Club to farewell Chris Pearce. Chris has been a familiar face around the Club for several years as barman, groundkeeper, cleaner and general jack-of-all- trades. A skilled baker, Chris has chosen to return to that career, opening his new bakery at Grenfell in May. He was quick to remind everyone that it definitely isn’t goodbye as you will still see him around on Saturdays! Club President Christine Pickard presented Chris with a gift, in appreciation of his valuable service to the Club while wife Myree surprised him with a birthday cake to celebrate his 40th


birthday.


We all wish Chris the best of luck in his new venture!


GOOLOOGONG COUNTRY CLUB


Happy birthday to our members celebrating a birthday this month – Dick Thompson, Janelle Norrie, Paul Brown, Kelly McKenna, John Thomson, Cheryl O’Grady, Lynne Dowd, Maree Gray, John Eagles, Steve Bowerman, PaulWilliams, Brendon Purdon, Amanda Pickard, Bob Dowd, Gregory McCarthy, Leanne Beath, Sanderra Beath, Kelly Purdon, Alyce Nelligan, Dennis Sargent.


FRIDAY NIGHT


Meat Raffles – 7 meat trays to be won Key Draw – the cash prize jackpots $50 every game until it’s won. Top prize is $1000. A few people have won between $800 and $950. We still haven’t had a $1000 winner. Members Badge Draw The cash prize jackpots $20 each week until it’s won. You must be there to win! It is now $670.


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