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Tarago Times February 2016

The Tarago Times is a non-profit community service, published monthly by the Tarago Sporting Association Inc by a team of volunteers. It has a circulation of 500 copies distributed throughout Tarago, Lake Bathurst, Mayfield, Boro, Taylors Creek and the surrounding district. View online at http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php

February 2016

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TARAGO CWA prepares for 70th Birthday

The Tarago branch of the CWA of NSW will celebrate it’s 70th birthday this year on 23rd March 2016. In preparation the rooms have been painted inside, as has the roof, and new blinds also installed. The preparation for the work saw the windows empty of curtains which had locals wondering if the branch was closing down. Rest assured the branch is going strong with many new members this year and we are all looking forward to the birthday celebrations next month.

Gill Shepherd, Vice president Tarago CWA



Tarago Community

Christmas Party

Tarago residents enjoying an afternoon in the sun at the annual Community Christmas Party held in December 2015.

Photos: Gill Shepherd



Happy New Year everyone and I hope you had a great break over Christmas. December was a busy time for the TSAI firstly with the Tarago Public School end of year presentation at which TSAI awards the Sporting Excellence Shield and gift certificate. This year the award was presented by our Vice President Robert Howarth to Blake Ezzy for his sporting prowess in 2016. Congratulations Blake who now has his name on the shield, and received a memento trophy and a sporting goods gift certificate.

The annual TSAI community Christmas party was held on 13th December at the Tarago Park with the kids enjoying the newly erected shade sails over the playground equipment. Many thanks to Goulburn Mulwaree Council for sourcing the funds from the Cancer Council to replace these shades after being without them for a few years the equipment can now be used even on hot days.Santa came to visit on his RFS sled and gave out presents to all the children and there was plenty of food for everyone with 10 lucky people going home with a ham and/or a turkey from the traditional ham and turkey raffles. The rec area is looking fabulous after the rain and the much needed tree trimming. Many thanks

to Denzil Sturgiss for the trims and to Robert Howarth and Howard Beileiter for removing the trimmings. Congratulations to the Tarago Show Society on the arrival of their new mower and I am sure this will make the grass cutting at the showground, Tarago rec area and Hall carpark area much easier for our volunteers.

Our next meeting is on Wednesday 10th February 2016 at 8.00pm at the Loaded Dog Hotel, all are welcome to attend.

Gill ShepherdTSAI Secretary

[email protected] 48494221

Tarago Sporting Association Inc

Sport Bringing our Community Together



Robert Albert

BOYDRegimental Number: N123191 Date of Birth: 25th January 1916POB: Kogarah, NSW Date of Enlistment: 3rd October 1941Locality of Enlistment: Rose GrovePlace of Enlistment: Goulburn, NSWNext of kin: Dulcie BoydDate of Discharge: 27th November 1945Posting at Discharge: 8 Australian Infantry Battalion

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February ‘16Happy New Year everyone! What a mixed bag this summer has given us so far. Some heat wave conditions and some nice soaking rain too. Our vege patch is coping well so far and I’ve given our gardens some extra water to help them through the heat.

I have been collecting the seed heads from my Aqualegia’s, Poppies and Lychnis to spread around the garden and to give away. A very cheap way of getting more plants and flowers next year and who never says ‘no’ to free plants.

Hold off fertilising until the heat has gone. Always be sure to water your plants before and after fertilising. All your garden plants will benefit from an autumn feed. Remember, what you give your plants this year they give back next year.

Have you thought about purchasing more bulbs or plants for this year? This is the time of year that plant catalogues are full of bulbs that will be planted in autumn. Daffodils, Iris, Tulips, Hyacinths and Ranunculi to name a few. Try some new ones that can then be propagated and divided later to fill any bare spots in your garden. Be sure to add compost, mushroom compost or animal manure to improve the soil before planting.

It’s the time of year to keep a watch for powdery mildew on your pumpkins, cucumbers and zucchinis. Spray with 1 part milk to 10 parts water regularly.

I have also been dusting our Cherry tree once a week with some wood ash that I saved from our winter fires. The ash kills the Pear and Cherry slug quickly and organically. These caterpillars look like small ‘gooy’ slugs or as one of my clients thought, a leach. Dipel could also be used to reduce their numbers.

Don’t do any transplanting until the summer heat has subsided. And always water your plants well before you dig them up. This will reduce any ‘transplant shock’.

Dead head roses and any other garden plants that have been flowering to promote more flowers.

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We are now well into the fire season. This means that if you wish to burn on your property you require a permit. The Fire Brigade Captain Warren Seymour is able to issue permits. He will need to see the area to be burnt and advise you of the conditions of burning. Warren can be contacted on 0419 665 393 (an SMS with your name, number and address is really helpful). You cannot burn during a total fire ban and you should not burn during windy conditions or periods of high fire danger.

We, along with several other brigades, recently attended a major grass fire in the vicinity of Rotherwood Road. Fortunately, the day was not windy. None the less many hectares were burnt out, with fire fighters working hard to control the blaze and then backing up in several shifts to ensure the fire ground was blacked out. Thank you to all brigade members, not just ours who made themselves available. This is an appropriate time to remind everyone to be particularly careful when working with farm machinery or welding equipment, it only takes one little spark to start a very big fire. You need to consider not only your property but also neighbouring properties. Remember, if you haven’t already done so, to check your pumps, clean your gutters and ensure that you have cleared around your home. We still have a lot of hot windy weather ahead of us. There are more useful tips on the RFS web site, http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

TRAININGTraining is held on the last Sunday of each month, we look forward to seeing you on Sunday 28th February at 11:00am. Those of you on our email list should have received this year’s training calendar. If you wish to do additional training this year and did not receive my email please contact me at the email address given below.

Chris Burns Secretary

4849 4330 [email protected]

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4. Meanwhile, make White Choc Butter Cream Frosting – using an electric mixer, beat butter in a medium bowl until pale and creamy; add icing sugar and beat until well combined. Add NESTLÉ White Melts and beat until smooth and creamy. Tint with green food colouring.

5. Place into a piping bag fitted with a 1cm round nozzle, pipe onto cupcakes. Using a small amount of icing, stick NESTLÉ Dark CHOC BITS onto NESTLÉ White Melts to make eyes; decorate cupcakes by sliding eyes into Frosting on cupcakes and using ALLEN’S Jelly Beans as a tongue

Homework JokesQ. Why did the boy eat his homework? A. Because his teacher said it was a piece of cake.

Q. What did the fishing rod say to the boat? A. Canoe help me with my homework?

Q. Why don’t you do arithmetic homework in the jungle? A. Because if you add 4+4 you get ate.

Q. What did the dog say to his classmate? A. “Can I copy your homework, I ate mine.”

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Tarago & District Progress Association Inc

(TADPAI)JUPITER WIND FARM PROPOSAL The Community Consultative Committee for the Jupiter Wind Farm development met on 2nd December 2015. While we have not yet received minutes from that meeting, my recollection is that EPYC need to consult more with the people who impacted by the development. My understanding is that the purpose of the consultation is to identify issues likely to impact on the affected people, and to find ways to address any issues or concerns. EPYC advised that plan to conduct more community consultation, but as yet I don’t have any further details.

TADPAI MEETINGMark Taylor and Henry Gundry representing Veolia attended TADPAI to discuss the ongoing issues. Veolia advised that they have a problem with too much water in the mine void. Veolia are looking at options to try and resolve the issue, and expected to have results of their analysis available before Christmas 2015, and have agreed to share the results of that analysis with TADPAI. There is more work to be done on this issue and TADPAI will continue to push for a resolution to this issue. We also discussed the 2nd train being parked in the village for up to 3 hours per day. At this stage, no resolution has been provided, so we will continue to seek a resolution that does not cause inconvenience to the community.

The Department of Planning advised that Veolia have lodged a request for modification to their Development Application to use additional space in their evaporation dams for storage of leachate. At this stage TADPAI is opposed to this application because insufficient information has been made available to the community about the proposed change, and we believe that the information provided by the community on environmental issues has been ignored.

ANZAC MEMORIALThe ANZAC Committee decided that two plaques should be commissioned for the war memorial in the Tarago Community Park. TADPAI asked the Goulburn Mulwaree Council (GMC) to fund the purchase of those plaques. GMC agreed and very quickly to fund the purchase. Thank you to Warwick Bennett and Amy Crocker from GMC for their quick response to this request. A separate article about the plaque dedication should appear in this issue of the Tarago Times.

CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAYClean up Australia Day will be held on Sunday 6th March 2016. If you would like to participate please let me know, either by phone on 02 4849 4221 or email [email protected], and I will let you know of the details after the February TADPAI meeting.

NEXT MEETINGOur next meeting will be held on Monday 8th February 2016 at the Loaded Dog Hotel, starting at 7:30pm

Have a great month

Neil Shepherd



Hello Everyone,Welcome to 2016. I hope it is an exciting year for everyone. It will certainly be an interesting one for Local Government with a great deal of time and a certain amount of funds being spent on sorting out our future boundaries following the State Government’s recent decision.

To quote my wife – “what a dog’s breakfast it all is”! Late in 2015, the Minister for Local Government, on the advice of IPART, stated that GMC is not “fit for the future” and nor are Upper Lachlan, Yass, Queanbeyan and Palerang. All were given 28 days to decide whom they wished to merge with. GMC offered 2 options – merge with Yass/Upper Lachlan or merge with Upper Lachlan, Yass/Palerang.

The outcome was confusing and frustrating! Seemingly illogical lines on the map! The Minister for Local Government proposed to split Palerang and divvy it up between GMC and Queanbeyan. The previously UNFIT Councils of Yass and Upper Lachlan were left alone!

Now we have until Feb 28th to respond to the Minister. The enquiry is being overseen by the Government appointed Mr John Rayner who will hold public meetings in Braidwood on Feb 9th from 9am to noon and then in Goulburn on the same day from 2pm to 6pm. He will also be calling for written submissions.

At the December 23rd meeting which I was not able to attend, GMC Councillors had decided on a version of the Palerang carve up that really did not make sense. I did not agree with that proposal and at the Extraordinay Meeting on Jan 13th I was able, with the assistance of Danny King (Palerang Ratepayer and former Fire Controller), to put another proposal on the table which I believe is a better option for a merger with Palerang. Mr King and I were able to clearly map this 2nd option (thank you to Michael Dillon of Council staff).

This proposal is now being widely distributed throughout Palerang to enable their ratepayers to have a more democratic input than they had previously been given. There will be a meeting of the ratepayers in the National Theatre in Braidwood on Jan 27th.

GMC also plans to go out to the people for their input and will organise several community meetings to be held over coming weeks. Dates for these should be posted on the GMC web site and there is a notice in this issue about our local area consultation. There are also plans to conduct telephone interviews across GMC and Palerang. Our State MP, Ms Pru Goward is to be lobbyed and talks are to be held with other stakeholders.

This process is to be completed by Feb 28 and Mr Rayner will then collate the submissions and prepare a report for the Minister and the Boundaries Commission by March 31st. The Minister then decides and we possibly

can expect the following (as GMC Manager Mr Bennet put to our last meeting):• A new Council commences on July 1st• GMC as we know it is “gone”• Either an administrator will take over or some or

all of the current councillors will continue until the New Council Election proposed for March 2017

So, I strongly urge you to consider what your view of all this is and to ring, write, email, attend the public meetings or call in to Council or come to see me to discuss all of this. You have a right to voice your opinions and ideas and we need you to help us put forward the right proposal that considers the best interest of all ratepayers.

The following criteria (from Section 263(3) of the Local Government Act 1993) are to be considered: 1. Financial advantages & disadvantages2. Communities of interest & geographic cohesion3. Existing historical & traditional values4. Attitude of residents & ratepayers5. How elected representation will operate6. How to provide adequate, equitable & appropriate services7. Impact on (Council) staff8. Impact on rural communities9. Desirability of dividing into wards10. How diverse communities will be represented11. Any other factors

For more information, go to the GMC website, www.goulburn.nsw.gov.au and follow the headings to meetings and associated minutes.

The Minister for Local Government has advised that the proposed new Council (GMC merger with parts of Palerang) will receive a $5 Million grant to assist with the merger and a further $10 Million for investment in infrastructure and services for the region. Supposedly these funds will help make us “fit for the future”!!

OTHER NEWSAt long last, funding has become available to rebuild Komungla Bridge so that is good news for the residents in that area. Council has received $1.526 million from the federally funded Bridges Renewal Program (announced recently by Hume Federal MP Angus Taylor).

Should you wish to contact me to discuss a Council related matter please do so on 0419 683 548 or email [email protected]

Cr Denzil Sturgiss



Goulburn Mulwaree Council

Your elected representatives are:

Mayor, Geoff Kettle - 0457 833 [email protected]

Deputy Mayor, Bob Kirk - 0418 217 [email protected]

Cr Sam [email protected]

Cr Alfie [email protected]

Cr Margaret O’Neill - 02 4821 [email protected]

Cr Robin [email protected]

Cr Andrew Banfield - 0418 483 [email protected]

Cr Carol James - 0409 483 [email protected]

Cr Denzil Sturgiss - 0434 216 342 [email protected]

Public Inquiries in relation to the proposal to merge Goulburn Mulwaree and part of Palerang will be held under section 263 of the Local Government Act 1993 at the following times and venues:

Braidwood Services Club: Tuesday, 9 February 2016 - 09:00am – 12 noon

Goulburn Golf Club:Tuesday, 9 February 2016 – 2:00pm – 6:00pm

Members of the public who would like to attend and speak are requested to register at www.councilboundaryreview.nsw.gov.au or by contacting 1300 813 020.

There will also be a Goulburn Mulwaree Council led community consultation meeting at

Nerriga Hall:Wednesday, 3 February 2016 – 6pm

Members of the community do not need to register for this consultation meeting.

Please also be aware that written submissions are able to be made directly through www.councilboundaryreview.nsw.gov.au

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Next Show Sunday 13th March 2016Preparations are well underway for the 58th annual Tarago Show which is being held on Sunday, 13th March 2016.

In addition to our extensive range of activities for young and old, we will be having a “Cow Pat Competition” again with a $1,000 cash prize for first place and 8 x $20 consolation prizes. Tickets are available at the Tarago Shop and The Loaded Dog as well as at the Show grounds on Show Day.

The Shearing competition is on again with $4,130 in prize money which should attract a strong field of quality shearers. Australian Wool Innovations (AWI), a major sponsor, will again be paying the entry fee for learners who will have a prize pool of about $600. It is hoped that all up and coming learners will join in and enjoy a great instructional and entertaining day. Remember all entrants get 2 free tickets to the Show and a free singlet.

We will again be having Ben Britton’s Wild Animal Encounters featuring a live crocodile and many other exotic animals and reptiles. The Magic Jester returns to the Show as well as our Tug of War competition sponsored by Capital Wind Farm (INFIGEN and SENVION) to the tune of $1,800 in prize money. We will also be having a kids Tug of War (two age groups) organized by Josh Gazzard. The entry criterion is that you must be attending school and everyone gets a prize. The junior novelty races for all age groups will be on again with $200 in prizes sponsored by the Tarago Service Centre. Andy Divall has again offered the pedal cars for everyone to have fun on.

We will have the usual sideshow and retail stalls (maybe the Bungendore markets) and this year we have Sarah Watkin Wellness and Massage Clinic for relaxing therapeutic massages to people of all ages. Bob Fletcher’s Animal Farm will be back for the kids to pat and cuddle a range of farm and pet animals. Face painting is on again and remember all of the entertainment is free or just a gold coin donation and the food is great at fair prices.

Don’t forget to enter in the inaugural Tarago Tomato Tourney with cash prizes totaling $1,000 sponsored by Heron Resources Ltd operators of the new mining venture at Woodlawn.

The ladies of the CWA will again organise the Pavilion entries and the judging on the day before the show will showcase the best the district has to offer. Again there will be no entry fees for the pavilion competitions but thanks to our many sponsors there will be a champion ribbon and at least $25 prize money for the champion

in each section. The junior section also has some extra prizes in some age groups and a Champion Junior Exhibitor trophy and $25 prize.

Andrew Nash, our horse Chief Steward, has added some fantastic trophies and prizes to the horse events. Unfortunately we won’t be having a Dressage event this year. The Horse events will again have a good range of prizes particularly the junior events. Jean and John Hockey from Goulburn will be running the Dog Show at the Tarago Recreation Area. Full details of the horse, dog and pavilion schedules, as well as other Show information is posted on the website www.tarago.org.au. Schedules are available from various outlets including the Loaded Dog, The Tarago Shop and Tarago Real Estate. Show entry is again only $10 for adults, Concession $5 and children under 16 are free – great value for money considering all of the free entertainment.

Remember, anyone interested in being a volunteer at the Show please contact myself or one of the Committee members ASAP. As a volunteer Show entry is free and providing we can get sufficient volunteers then each person only needs to do a couple of hours on shift at the gate, stewarding at the horses, helping at the café or with the shearing etc. Volunteers need to be over 12 years of age so they are covered by our insurance. If you are new in the area and want to get involved in this worthwhile venture please give me a call. We urgently need volunteers to help with the horses and cafe.

We have started some working bees to clean up the showground and continue our maintenance program. If you are available during the week or weekends to help out please give me a call.

Remember monthly meetings are held at 7:00 pm at the ‘Dog’ on the first Monday of the month. The next monthly meeting is on Monday 1st February. All are welcome to attend. If you have any suggestions or constructive criticism to improve the Show please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Keith Hunter President

Phone: 4849 4256 Email: [email protected]

GOULBURN HANDWEAVERS & SPINNERS EXHIBITION

`LOVE OF FIBRE`

Goulburn Soldier Club 11th-13th March

10am - 4pm in the Merino & Markets rooms

Guest Exhibitor Sherri Smith Needle felting artisanopening Jeff Prell 2.30 pm Friday 11th

RSVP by 28th February Ring Irene on 4844 5214



Tomato Time in Tarago February

It is just over a month to the inaugural Tarago Tomato Tourney and your tomatoes should be fruiting well. Continue with the watering and the feeding of your plants. The recent rain was very welcome! As the plants get taller tie the branches up, so they don’t drape on the ground. If your mulch is becoming sparse, top up again with lucerne hay or similar mulch. Tomato Tourney entry forms/schedule will be available in various places in the region, but if you require a copy, please contact me & I will email one through to you.

Jenni Cole 0429 200 456

[email protected]

Tomato Time in Tarago

It is just over a month to the inaugural Tarago Tomato Tourney and your tomatoes should be fruiting well. Continue with the watering and the feeding of your plants. The recent rain was very welcome! As the plants get taller tie the branches up, so they don’t drape on the ground. If your mulch is becoming sparse, top up again with lucerne hay or similar mulch.

Tomato Tourney entry forms/schedule will be available in various places in the region, but if you require a copy, please contact me & I will email one through to you.

Jenni Cole0429 200 456

[email protected]

Tarago & Districts Progress Association

Inc wishes to say a BIG THANK YOU to Luther Davis for his donation of replacing the glass in

the broken Hall window.

Tarago Show Society receives a new Mower

Above: Tarago Show President Keith Hunter receives the keys from Andrew White (Owner Whites Tractors) with Veolia Mulwaree Trustee John Reynolds

Above: Keith Hunter getting instructions

Above: Andrew White (Owner Whites Tractors), Jenni Cole and Marianne Ronayne (Tarago Show committee), Keith Hunter (Tarago Show President), Robert Howarth (TSAI Vice President), John Reynolds (Veolia Mulwaree Trust), Lou Alaimo (Tarago Show Secretary)

Photo Credits: Vicki Bowes photos 1 and 2, Gill Shepherd photo 3.

The Tarago Show Society would like to thank the Veolia Mulwaree Trust and the Tarago Sporting Association Inc for providing funds for the new zero turn mower which will be a valuable community asset for Tarago.

Keith HunterPresident



NEW SITE MANAGER – Kym DoddWe would like to welcome the new site manager forthe Capital Renewable Energy Precinct, Kym Dodd.Kym has extensive experience with wind energytechnology, in a variety of wind farm servicing andoperational roles at Vestas over the past 9 years.Kym has electrical and mechanical tradequalifications, and experience as a Senior TravelService technician, servicing wind farms across theAsia-Pacific. Andrew Milne, the outgoing site manager, continues in the role of Technical ServicesManager in the Sydney office.

UPDATES FROM INFIGEN ENERGYDEVELOPMENT PIPELINE: CAPITAL SOLAR FARM The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced that 22 large-scale solar projects have been short-listed as candidates for its $100-million solar photovoltaic funding. Of those projects, two are owned by Infigen Energy: The 42.4 megawatt Manildra solar farm and the 39 megawatt Capital solar farm.

Infigen Energy Development Manager Anna Cain said that “The ARENA shortlist announcement recognises the quality of Infigen’s solar farm development in the Capital region. Solar power is clean, cost effective and generates when electricity is needed. This is a big step in the execution of this project which will bring employment and community benefits to the Capital region, leveraging NSW’s leading position in the solar industry”.

You can find more information about the Capital Solar Farm project here: http://www.infigenenergy.com/capital-precinct/capital-solar-farm.html

You can read more about ARENA’s short-list here:http://arena.gov.au/media/arena-selects-22-large-scale-solar-projects-to-take-next-step/

CAPITAL COMMUNITY FUNDThe Capital Community Committee is due to hold a meeting in March 2016. If you would like to make a submission to be considered at this meeting, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us, at:[email protected]

THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY: we know you have things to tell us

You can take our anonymous online survey to give comments about our wind farms and our staff. All responses are treated as confidential. You can complete the survey online at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/infigen-survey

RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRYPARIS CONFERENCE AGREEMENT IS CAUSE FOR OPTIMISM Australia, China, India, the USA and 191 other nations have committed to an agreement to try and keep global temperature rise below 2 degrees, and if possible, 1.5 degrees. The agreement asks countries to reduce their emissions and review their targets every five years.

This is good news for new Australian clean energy technology. A global agreement supports local businesses building technology like wind and solar, alongside the benefits of a cleaner environment and sustainable businesses.

We want to show that we “walk the talk”. That is why Infigen committed to setting emissions reduction targets each year and put in place a carbon price. There are some big Australian companies who already do this. Westpac was the first company in Australia to set an internal carbon price of US$10 per tonne of carbon emissions.

Infigen Energy CEO Miles George was at the Paris climate conference, and said that Australia’s power sector was the ‘elephant in the room’: “For all the talk of innovation, Australia still relies on 1950s’ technology to deliver about three quarters of its power requirements. That proportion of our power generation fleet is already beyond its design life, and Australia remains host to the world’s dirtiest, heavy emitting power stations.” You can read his blog post, ‘What next after Paris?’ here:http://www.infigenenergy.com/renewable-energy/blog/what-next-after-paris.html

CONTACTIf you have any questions about the Capital or Woodlawn wind farms, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We are also on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Infigen and Twitter www.twitter.com/infigen.

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Ketan Joshi, Research & Communications Officer

Tel (02) 8031 9900



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NEW COMMITTEE FOR 2016At the Tarago Land Group (TLG) AGM in December a new Committee was elected. The office-bearers are: President – Jeanette PayneVice President – Margaret VaughanSecretary – Chris ElfordTreasurer – David GockAnd Vicki Cole was elected into one of the three Committee member positions.

TLG’s NEXT MEETING – Saturday 6 FebruaryMembers and supporters are invited to the Tarago Hall at 8.30am for a working bee to tidy the embankment garden followed at 9.30am by a meeting and morning tea.

TLG EVENTS IN 2015TLG is finalising plans for this year’s projects. It will certainly hold a stall at the Tarago Show and hopefully again with our friends from Taylors Creek and Windellama Landcare groups – the stall was very popular at the last show. TLG will also continue its involvement with TADPAI, Goulburn Mulwaree Council, and Veolia to upgrade the Stewart Street Reserve, make it a useful facility for residents, and an attractive feature for people driving into the village from the Bungendore direction.

TREES THAT HELP FIGHT BUSHFIRESIn the previous issue of the Tarago Times the TLG article suggested to landholders that they consider the removal of trees and shrubs that could ignite close to houses or other valuable assets during a bushfire. However an alternative strategy may be to replace highly flammable plants with those that resist burning.

Authoritative sites on the internet refer to evidence of properties having been protected by fire resistant trees. According to researchers the basic difference between plants that promote fire (accelerants) and those that do not (retardants) is the amount of inflammable oil and water they have in their leaves and the litter they drop. Unfortunately in hot dry weather many trees such as eucalypts and introduced pines and cypresses can catch alight easily, whereas most introduced deciduous trees retard fire because of the high moisture and low oil content of their leaves.

The overall process of establishing trees that could repel or divert bushfire and protect houses against ember attack is multi-faceted – for instance deciduous trees need sufficient water to maintain moist leaves that counter fire, but dam construction may be necessary. Interested landholders may find

comprehensive information on internet sites such as the following: http://www.smalltreefarm.com.au/Fire-retardants.html - and - http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/fm_files/attachments/plan_and_prepare/landscaping/landscaping_for_bushfire.pdf . To help complete the picture also refer to the highly respected book ‘The Complete Bushfire Safety Book’ by J. Webster.

Productive agriculture is supported by the role our native tree species play in the complex Australian ecosystem however as discussed above some of those same species pose a threat when they grow around houses and other built infrastructure.

The accompanying image was published in an older booklet by the Victorian Country Fire Authority titled, ‘Survive the Summer Peril’, and it shows a house apparently untouched by the Ash Wednesday Fires in 1983 at Mt. Macedon. It appears that well-watered non-native trees saved this property from radiant heat and embers.

FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR LANDHOLDERSSouth East Local Land Services, in conjunction with Water NSW, has funding available to support landholders in targeted Sydney drinking water catchment areas to:• soil conservation earthworks to control active

erosion• fencing to improve grazing management• fencing to protect rivers, creeks, gullies and

remnant vegetation• providing alternate stock water systems when water

sources are fenced• revegetating rivers, creeks and gullies.For more information contact South East Local Land Services in Braidwood on ph (02) 4842 2594

TLG welcomes new members with ideas and energy to share. For information about Tarago Landcare Group Inc. readers are welcome to contact the President Jeanette Payne on 02 4849 4225, or at email [email protected] or the Secretary Chris Elford on mobile 0428 249 416, or email [email protected]



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Willow Glen Gardeners Meeting February 2016

Our annual Christmas party was hosted by David & Pauline at the sensible time of 3pm for such a very, very hot day. We had our regular meeting first up and it was good to hear that Wazza’s broadbeans are finally producing pods for consumption –never give up hope! Everyone is still waiting for their seedlings of watermelons and rockmelons to start growing soon.

Alpacas at the dam eyed us inquisitively as we admired the magnificent view and walked around. Unusual sculptures created by David throughout the garden include (see photos) a 1928 Chevrolet truck with (intentional) waterfall over the radiator, and an environmentally green MG (not traditional British racing green), as well as other welded wonders. Collages of corro & car parts adorn the garage wall.

Joey, a bright apricot rose, blooms at the verandah steps and 3 columns of flowering star jasmine in the garden are a sight to behold. Figs are completely covering one tiny fig tree, while the larger fig trees are only bearing large leaves. Many & varied crops grow in the large veggie shade house with raised beds – corn, beetroot, rhubarb, zucchini, strawberries, tomatoes, kale, celery & broad beans.

Following our traditional Christmas plant present swap, our host barbequed snags to accompany the salads and we settled back on the tables & chairs out on the

lush green grass under the silver birch trees while the breezes wafted around us, a very acceptable way to enjoy our last gathering for the year. We enjoyed delicious desserts and then some members left to go home and feed other hungry animals. Day turned to night and still we caroused. Wine was followed by barista style coffee with fruit & cheese platters, while we sat back, relaxed and chatted. The stories of how some of our members selected this region to move to were interesting and varied –from the X-rated to the Y?

We had a wonderful Christmas party thanks to David and Pauline’s hospitality.

Willowglen Gardening Club is more than gardens, flowers & trees – it’s also about friendships. We are an informal group and meet on the first Tuesday of every month from February to December, usually at 10am. A warm welcome awaits you at every meeting – please bring a plate for morning tea.

Our next meeting will be 10am Tuesday 2nd February 2016 at Bungonia Creek Wines, Jerrara Road, Bungonia, where they have aquaponic and permaculture gardens as well as grapevines.

A year on earth is not 365 days as widely thought, but

rather 365.2564 days. The extra 0.2564 days makes the extra day that is added onto February every four

years, thus making it a leap year.



CWA NEWS - Tarago Branch of the Country Women’s Association

2015 STUDY TOPICS - Country: Mongolia Fauna: Regent Honey Eater Flora: Red Cedar

Primary Product: Blueberries Foe: TBA

‘A safe and healthy New Year’

The Tarago CWA met on 9 December 2015 and 13 January 2016. We were all pleased to note that repairs to the roof were completed and, together with new paintwork and blinds, our rooms are looking great.

Our President, Joy van Zomeren wished all members and their families a very Merry Christmas and a safe and healthy New Year. Thirty seven people attended our excellent Christmas party at Madisons with Santa doing a fantastic job handing out gifts to all.

On 8 December at the Tarago Primary School, Joy presented a number of awards sponsored by the Tarago CWA: the Hilda Evans Memorial Scholarship to Aalijah Warrener and Citizenship Awards to Ashlee Chinnery, Aislinn Wilson, and Cierra Wilson. Ruth Corrigan presented Gemma Seymour with a CWA Southern Tablelands Group scholarship award. Gemma’s award was one of 73 grants awarded across NSW. Congratulations Aalijah, Ashlee, Aislinn and Cierra!

A very interesting presentation was made at the recent Southern Tablelands Group Council meeting by Greg Watts, a sufferer of Lyme disease. Lyme disease is an infection caused by a bacteria transmitted through bites by infected ticks. As well as giving people Lyme disease, ticks can also transmit other diseases. Cases of Lyme disease are not notifiable in Australia and many doctors do not recognise that the disease can be contracted from tick bites here in Australia and treatments are not included under the medical or pharmaceutical benefits schemes.

The Tarago Branch has formed a small choir and is looking for new members and an accompanist. Some CWA members attended Bingo in the Pub on the first Wednesday of the month (11 am). The purpose of the Bingo sessions is to raise money for a mens’ shed. We are planning a visit to Collector later in the year.

Our Handicraft ladies have been making peg bags for the Handicraft and Land Cookery events on 1 March 2016 in Bungendore. The CWA International Seminar held in Canberra in January focussed on our country of study this year, Mongolia. We also noted that this year the UN has been focussing on soil and members have been urged to think about the importance of soil especially with the climate changing.

Plans are well underway for our 70th Birthday Celebration in March 2016, including the publication of a Branch recipe book and updating our honour and

remembrance records. We are also well down the track with preparations for the Pavilion at the 2016 Tarago Show.

A highlight of the December meeting was the drawing of our Christmas raffle. Congratulations to the winners:1st Prize $100 Bunnings Gift Voucher Dave Hargan2nd Prize Denmar Olive Oil Products Beth Campbell3rd Prize $50 Goulburn Workers Club Gift Voucher Julie Watzinger

Congratulations to Anne Sturgiss who won our January raffle, and best wishes to Bea Luton, Lin Robinson, Teresa Hunter and Tracey Keenan who celebrated birthdays in January.

The next meeting will be held at 10.00 am on 10th February at the CWA Rooms.

Lest We ForgetDedication of New Commemorative Plaques

at Tarago War Memorial

Two new commemorative plaques will be dedicated at a special service on Sunday 14th February 2016 in the Tarago Recreational Area. These will honour all those from the district who have served the nation on operations in wartime and on peacekeeping missions. A service will be held at St Andrew’s Tarago from 9am preceding the dedication at 10.30am. The plaques will be dedicated by Colonel Susan Coyle CSC, who recently served as Commander, Task Group Afghanistan.

One plaque replaces the existing plaques and includes all names from these. An additional thirty one WWI servicemen are included who were identified as a result of research made available on the Centenary of Gallipoli. Also included are the Taylor’s Creek WWII Soldier Settlers. There is an additional plaque acknowledging those of the district who remain unknown. The eligibility criteria for inclusion on the memorial is to be born or raised in the Tarago district or to be a long-term, permanent resident of the district.

This project has been coordinated by the ANZAC Commemorative Committee of the Tarago & District Progress Association ahead of this year’s ANZAC Day ceremony. Everyone is invited to attend the dedication. Serving and Ex-Serving personnel are asked to wear decorations and medals. The service will be followed by refreshments in the Tarago Hall.

For more information, contact Lou Alaimo on 0428 328 686 or at [email protected].



IS IT, OR ISN’T IT?Before you put down a trap to catch a mouse, please make sure that it is indeed a mouse, and not one of the many tiny native creatures that look (at first glance) like house mice. Most likely any ‘mice’ in your house will be the house mouse – rarely do native species venture inside. Occasionally though it does happen, so to ensure we don’t kill the natives, it’s good to know the difference. Distinguishing between them however can be extremely difficult. Many native species are similar to the house mouse, the main ‘look-alike’ being the Brown Antechinus. The Common Dunnart is also a possibility. So you can ensure that your ‘mice’ really are house mice, these are the main differences between the three species:

HOUSE MOUSE (Mus musculus) Front teeth: One pair of distinctive chisel shaped incisors with hard yellow enamel on front surfaces. Head: Bulging eyes in a small head. Ears: Large rounded. Colouring: Brownish-grey above, white to grey or pale yellow below; soft dense fur to 7mm long. Tail: Scaly, about same length as body. Size range: Body 60mm-100mm, Tail 75mm-100mm, Weight: 10g-25g Omnivorous.

BROWN ANTECHINUS (Antechinus stuartii) Alternative Name - Marsupial MouseFront teeth: Four pairs of small sharp incisors. Carnivorous – mainly insects and small lizards. Head: Long pointed head with bulging eyes. Ears: Large thin crinkly ears, with a notch in the margin. Colouring: Greyish brown above, paler below. Tail: Sparsely haired, same length as body or shorter, at 65mm-10mm long. Body: 70mm- 140mm Body weight: 17-71g. There is no proper pouch, babies attach to teats on the mother’s underside, then travel slung under her belly in an open pouch, and clinging on for dear life!

COMMON DUNNART (Sminthopsis murina) Teeth: Cat-like. Carnivorous – insects, including beetles, cockroaches and spiders. Head: Sharply pointed snout. Eyes: Black, large, bulging. Ears: Large rounded. Colouring: Grey-brown on top of body, darker fur on head and neck; belly pure white. Tail: Thin, almost the same length as their body. Feet: Delicate white hind feet; inner ‘big’ toe on hind foot has no nail. Size: Head-body length 65-100mm. Tail: 68-90mm. Weight: 12-28g. Female has a ‘kangaroo-type’ pouch. Nocturnal. Smaller and more delicate than

antechinuses, which have much broader hind feet and smaller eyes.As with any other native animal, if you find one of these ‘littlies’ that needs help, please ring our Rescue number – 4822 3888, our volunteers will be only too happy to assist.

Sources for descriptions: http://www.southbank.qm.qld.gov.au; http://australianmuseum.net.au; http://www.auseco.com.au

Top left: House Mouse. Top right: Common Dunnart. Bottom left: Brown Antechinus. Bottom right: Female antechinus with tiny naked young being carried in the open pouch.

Kay Muddiman Media Officer



Crazy Facts about Leap Years1. Queen Margaret of Scotland was apparently five years old when she came up with the notorious February 29 proposal trap.

2. If a man did refuse the proposal, he would be fined a kiss, a silk dress or twelve pairs of gloves.

3. Women either have to wear breeches or a scarlet petticoat to pop the question, according to tradition.

4. One in five engaged couples in Greece will plan to avoid getting married in a leap year. They believe it is bad luck.

5. People born on February 29 are called “leaplings” or “leapers”.

6. The poet Lord Byron was born on a Leap Day.

7. So was the rapper Ja Rule.

8. The plot of Gilbert & Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance revolved around Frederic’s discovery that, because he is a leapling, he must remain apprenticed to pirates and serve another 63 years before he can join Mabel, his one true love.

9. Anthony, Texas is the self-proclaimed “Leap Year Capital of the World”. It holds a festival which includes a guided trip to Aztec Cave, “fun at the horse farm” and square dancing.

10. Parties are sometimes thrown to celebrate leap days. There is no special leap day food but if there was, it would probably be frog’s legs.

12. Matthew Goode, the British film star who acted in the film Leap Year, said he knew the movie would be remembered as the “worst film of 2011” but wanted to be “close to home and able to visit his girlfriend and newborn daughter.”

13. February 29 also marks Rare Disease Day.

14. Today you are working for free if you’re on a fixed annual wage.

15. Astrologers believe people born on February 29 have unusual talents, such as the ability to burp the alphabet or paint like Picasso.

16. Mitsukuni “honey” Haninozuka, the manga and anime character born on a leap day, likes sweets, cake and stuffed toys. It is joked that, although he’s 17, he’s really six years old.

17. Hugh Hefner opened his first Playboy Club on February 29 1960.

18. The character Leap Day William who appeared in an episode of 30 Rock wears blue and yellow.

19. The French call leapfrog “saute-mouton”, which translates literally as “leap sheep”.

20. The frog is a symbol associated with February 29. The Australian rocket frog can leap over two metres.

VIEW Club Times

Lake George Day VIEW Club 3rd Tuesday of month at 11.30 for 12 midday.Bungendore Evening VIEW Club 1st Monday of month at 6.45pm for 7.15pm.Goulburn Day VIEW Club 1st Thursday of month at 11.00am for 11.30am.Goulburn Evening VIEW Club 2nd Tuesday of month at 6.30pm for 7pm.Braidwood Evening VIEW Club1st Thursday of the month.

For contact details for these clubs,

please call Sue Maas on 0418 275 402.

COUNCIL MEMBERS

Mayor (2014 – 2015) Mr Pete HarrisonDeputy Mayor (2014 – 2015) Ms Belinda Hogarth-BoydCouncillorsMr Paul CockramMr Keith FranceMr Richard GrahamMr Trevor HicksMr Peter MarshallMr Garth MorrisonMr Mark Schweikert

The Palerang Council has two offices:• 10 Majara Street, Bungendore• 144 Wallace Street, Braidwood

All mail should be addressed to:PO Box 348BUNGENDORE NSW 2621

Phone: 1300 735 025 (local call for Palerang Council residents and ratepayers) (02) 6238 8111Fax: (02) 6238 1290After hours: 1300 735 025Email: [email protected]

Palerang Council Contacts

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Community News

ClassifiedsWANTED:Old (out of date) 45kg gas bottles. Ph Nick 4849 4337

SERVICES:Massage Clinic February dates Saturday 13th and Wednesday 24th. For appointments call 0401 843 736

FOR SALE:8 Metre boat “Predator” 120 hours on motor, 225 Evenrude motor. $67,000

1996 7 Series BMW, unreg, mechanically good $1,200

BMW mags and tyres $140.00

Ford Courier 4 by 4 rims and tyres $150.00

Deluxe toilet suit – new $150.00

Shower unit glass with fibreglass base, new $220.00

Laundry Tub, new, Stainless Steel $85.00

Laundry Tub second hand $30.00

2 of Ten to one ratio boat winches, good condition, $40.00 each or two for $60.00

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Alloy Bulbar from 4 x 4 $180.00

Heavy duty trailer ring pull, $100.00

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Oxy trolley $30.00

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Its Baby GirlsCongratulations to Skye and Daniel Lewis on the arrival of their baby girl Peyton Aria, a new great granddaughter for Brian and Virginia Boyd.

Congratulations to Nick Huggins and Aly Kranz on the birth of their baby girl Julia Ayla born on 3rd November 2015.

Happy BirthdayJanuaryTeresa Hunter, Bea Luton, Kate Murphy, Mark Ryan, Emily Ryan.

FebruaryHelena Hook, Sue Maas, Tracey Keenan, Dorothy Shepherd, Jannis Arbalis

Get Well Soon Caroline Campbell following your recent nasty break.

THANK YOUWe would like to thank all the brave and hardworking people of the Rural Bush Fire Brigade for your work in controlling the out of control fire that happened in Rotherwood Road, Tarago on Monday 11th January.

To all of a sudden be confronted by a red wall of flames approaching our paddocks with sheep, sheds and our home is something that is hard to get out of our minds. And then to be waiting and see the red trucks, lights flashing, water spraying putting out the flames, the cavalry had arrived! Then to watch you all as the fire raged on it’s destructive path, with you all working so hard. At last it was controlled but you still worked on through the night and the next day mopping up.

Words cannot express how grateful we are to you all, so again thank you very much.

Vicki and Roger McMahon“Greenfields”

Tarago

Bingo Benefits Tarago

A group of people interested in establishing a Men’s Shed in Tarago is raising funds by running Bingo at the Loaded Dog Hotel on the first Wednesday of each month. Bingo starts at 11am and we stay for lunch afterwards. Lots of fun and prizes. Everyone is welcome.

Dates for 2016 are 3 February, 2 March, 6 April, 4 May, 1 June, 6 July, 3 August, 6 September, 5 October, 2 November and 7 December.

Tarago AED (Defibrillator) Unitsare located at:• Tarago Shop and Service Centre

2 Braidwood Rd• Tarago Hall 18 Wallace St.

In case of emergency Dial 000 for an ambulance before accessing AED unit and following instructions.



ExhibitionsGOULBURN CORDIAL MANUFACTURERSThurs, 19 November 2015 - Thurs, 31 March 2016Working in early New South Wales was a thirsty business and brewing and cordial manufacturing began quite early in the Colony’s history. Soft drink making, as distinct from beer brewing, was established by 1830 and cordial manufacturing began in Sydney in1846. Successful cordial manufacturing relied on high water quality and the use of the best flavourings .From the late 1880s until the mid-1950s, Goulburn had several cordial manufacturers. The St Clair Villa museum houses many important business and commerce collections, relating to the history and development of Goulburn’s early industries, including cordial and soft drink manufacturing.

Goulburn was the principle centre of trade in New South Wales’s southern inland trade and commerce from the very early days. In the 1840s Tommy Jacobs and ‘Jack the Jew’ were known dispensers of soft drinks in Goulburn. In October 1855, the Goulburn Herald reported that Lewis Samuel and John Jones had taken premises next to the Goulburn Hotel for ‘the purpose of manufacturing lemonade and ginger beer during the warm weather. The beverages of Messrs Samuels and Jones are very refreshing and pleasant’. By the early 1880s there were 6 firms manufacturing ‘cordial and aerated water’ in Goulburn. On display now is a comprehensive collection of cordial bottles, stone ginger beer bottles, soda siphons, and ephemera from early Goulburn cordial manufacturers such as C. Sheekey, who was in Auburn Street; W. Steele & Co, James Nowlan, established in 1860 in Clifford Street; Sotheran Bros, Charles McAlister and Hope’s Cordials, today still operating and known as Goulburn Soft Drinks. Included in the exhibition is a rare and original demijohn, from the Goulburn cordial manufacturer, C. Sheekey. For centuries commercial products such as cordials were put up in generic containers. It was more economical to sell goods in bulk and let merchants parcel them out to customers. Demijohns were storage vessels used for transporting liquids, wine and spirits. An additional unusual item in the exhibition is a Beer Bottle Filler from the Empire Hotel. It was used during the Second World War, to fill quart bottles of beer for hotel patrons. This was necessary due to the shortage of bottled beer and the closing of hotels at 6pm, which was in place at the time. The exhibition presents an interesting insight into Goulburn’s early businesses, particularly cordial manufacturing. On display too is the newly updated room 6 at St Clair, an example of a Victorian Dining Room, with table setting, incorporating a display of collections of Victorian dolls, shoes, fans etc.Where:St Clair Villa Museum and ArchivesOpen hours: 10am - 4pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and open for group visit by appointment. Contact Details: St Clair Villa Museum and Archives318 Sloane Street, Goulburn NSW 2580

Telephone: 4821 1156; Email: [email protected]

HELEN STEPHENS SNAPSHOT FOYER EXHIBITIONFri, 8 January 2016 - Sat, 6 February 2016Helen Stephens has been potting on and off since graduated from the National Art School in 1992. She has an overarching passion of Japanese ceramics and culture.Where: goulburn.art REGIONAL GALLERYEntry: freeGallery opening hours: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 1pm-4pm Contact Details: goulburn.art Regional GalleryCnr Bourke & Church Streets, Goulburn Telephone: (02) 4823 4494

GIVING VOICE: THE ART OF DISSENTFri, 8 January 2016 - Sat, 20 February 2016The exhibition presents artists’ opinions on pressing social and political issues facing the world today. This powerful exhibition sheds light on a global state of distress, from major economic crisis, raging wars, pollution and climate change through to religious prejudice and racism. Audiences are moved to consider the complexities of issues that can often be portrayed in simplistic terms. Artists featured in this exhibition which is curated by Dr Yvonne Rees-Pagh, include Cigdem Aydemir, James Barker, Richard Bell, Pat Hoffie, Locust Jones, Megan Keating, Michael Reed and Khaled Sabsabi. Where: goulburn.art REGIONAL GALLERY Floor talk with artist Cigdem Aydemir: 1pm Thu. 4th February 2016 Entry: freeGallery opening hours: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 1pm-4pm

DAVID RYRIE – SOMETIME BEFORE NOWFri 26 February 2016 - Sat, 2 April 2016To say these photographs were without meaning individually would be untrue. It is their collusion however that has given them greater significance. It was late in 2015, sometime after the fact, that the artist understood their connection and have been able to identify the world within a world that he constructed around himself. And this world still exists. This work was executed during a period when his life was fragmented at best. It was a time when the present had been consumed by the past.

These photographs are a document of the artist’s place in the greater world both physically and emotionally during that time.Where: goulburn.art REGIONAL GALLERYEntry: freeGallery opening hours: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 1pm-4pm

INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING AND DRAWING WITH SALLY O’NEILLTues, 9 February 2016 - Thurs, 17 March 2016 This course offers an introduction to making art through an exploration of the fundamental art discipline of drawing. In the supportive environment of the workshop, participants will be introduced to a range of traditional and contemporary drawing techniques



using a variety of materials. Lessons will be structured and will include still life, portraiture, figurative and abstraction exercises. Due to time limitations, artwork may need to be completed at home. The workshop will also provide participants with a network that will offer support, guidance and constructive criticism. For this reason participants are encouraged to bring examples of their art to class.Time: 2pm - 4pm on Tuesdays, or 10.30am - 12.30pm on ThursdaysWhere: goulburn.art Regional GalleryCost: $90 for 6 week term, please prepare your own sketch books and drawing materials. Bookings and payment essential, booking contact: 4823 4442, or email:[email protected]

SILICA GEL BAGSThe silica gel bags we often find in shoe boxes usually end up in the trash, just because we believe they’re completely useless and even toxic.

However, the truth is that there is no poison in them whatsoever. They are filled with a substance called silicon dioxide which shouldn’t be eaten but it can be very useful around the house. They’re a non-toxic inert desiccant that will dry out anything around them. Here is how you can use them:

PUT THEM IN YOUR GYM BAGThese bags’ main purpose is to absorb the extra moisture and protect your shoes. Bacteria mostly thrive in damp and moist environments so they can help you eliminate the dampness and germs from your gym bag. They can also eliminate the foul odour.

PUT THEM BETWEEN TOWELSPrevent your towels from getting damp and smelling unpleasantly by putting a few of these in the towel cabinet.

MAKE YOUR RAZORS LAST LONGERInstead of leaving your razor around the bath where it’s always wet put it in a plastic container with a few silica bags inside. It will make it last longer.

SAVE YOUR DROWNED PHONEWhen your phone drops in water and gets all wet instead of putting it in a jar of rice try the same with silica bags. Fill a jar with them and put your mobile in, it will be much more effective.

NO MORE FOGGY CAR WINDOWSSince foggy car windows cause a lot of problems especially in the damp weather season. This goes to all you drivers out there; it’s a true lifesaver in the winter. Instead of waiting for the air conditioning to do its job, which in older car models can take forever, put a bunch of these silica gel bags under your windshield from the inside immediately. You’ll see that tomorrow your windows won’t be foggy. It’s the fastest way to stop your windows from fogging up and you’ll save yourself the 10 extra minutes needed to clean them up.

SAVE YOUR OLD PHOTOSOld photos usually deteriorate with time, which is really sad because they are the sole reminders of our past and are quite dear to our hearts. Put a couple of silica gel bags in your box of old photos to save them from the dampness that can ruin them.

SAVE YOUR MAKE UPEvery women needs to have a bag or two of silica gel in her make up purse to stop the powdery make up from curdling.

Next time you buy something with silica gel bags in it don’t throw them away, they can be quite useful.

Smiley FaceYes, Yes, Yes!I shout out, at the top of my lungs,What a wonderful, glorious emotion it is to be happy.THANK YOU GOD!It has finally happened.It was worth every sweat, tear, fear and all the rest of it, that it took to get me here to this point.To this very moment in my life.Thank you all so much for playing your part.Supporting me, loving me, guiding me and most of all believing in me.Thank you to me!Thank you to you, you and you.Wow, this is just so wonderfully amazing my heart is flittering and fluttering with spectacular happy tunes.I am ever so relaxed, relieved and elated to feel so at peace.Free of stress or any concerns.I can smell the beautiful rain that has filled the sunny & warm filled air.It smells lovely, so earthy and natural to be in the wood of nature.Hearing the rustling of leaves and the kookaburra’s laughing their heads off.Oops, what is that ? No, no, no, no.Yep, it’s the phone ringing again!Well, that was nice while it lasted.So I continue on with my day with a warm and fuzzy heart;a huge smile still plastered on my face that will not cease as the corners of my mouth gladly tire so.Isn’t life just grand.

Author/copyrightMalui Tolar



Cookery Corner

Peach and Prosciutto SaladINGREDIENTS100g baby rocket100g thinly sliced prosciutto3 yellow peaches, cut into wedges½ x 250g tub cherry bocconcini, drained, torn2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives¼ cup French vinaigrette dressingSelect all ingredients

Method Arrange rocket on a platter. Tear prosciutto into large pieces and place on top of rocket. Top with peaches, bocconcini and chives.

Drizzle the salad with dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.

February Services Anglican (A), Catholic (C), Holy Communion (HC)

Sunday 14th, St Andrew’s, Tarago 9am, (A,HC)

Sunday 14th, All Saints’, Collector 5pm, (A,HC)

Sunday 21st, St Josephs, Tarago 8am, (C,Mass)

Sunday 28th, St John’s, Lake Bathurst 9am (A,HC)

Information regarding Church Services contact:

Mulwaree Anglican Services 0417 468 304 or email [email protected]

Tarago Catholic Service 4821 1022.

Pictured Above: St Josephs Tarago

CHURCH TIMES



HANDY AND HELPFUL HINTS

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Peanut butter - will get scratches out of CD’s! Wipe off with a coffee filter paper. A cake of soap rubbed over the CD will also eliminate scratches.

For a sticking bicycle chain spray with Non-Stick Cooking Spray.

Cooking Spray will also remove paint, and grease from your hands! Keep a can in your garage for your hubby.

When the doll clothes are hard to put on, sprinkle with corn flour and watch them slide on.

Easy reading glasses protection ... to prevent the screws in your glasses from loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear nail polish to the threads of the screws before tightening them.

Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ice cream drips.

To keep potatoes from budding, place an apple in the bag with the potatoes.

To prevent egg shells from cracking, add a teaspoon of salt to the water before hard-boiling.

To get the most juice out of fresh lemons, bring them to room temperature and roll them under your palm against the kitchen counter before squeezing.

Spray your Tupperware with non-stick cooking spray before pouring in tomato-based sauces-no more stains.

When a cake recipe calls for flouring the baking pan, use a bit of the dry cake mix instead - no white mess on the outside of the cake.

If you accidentally over-salt a dish while it’s still cooking, drop in a peeled potato. It absorbs the excess salt for an instant “fix me up.”

Wrap celery in aluminium foil when putting in the refrigerator - it will keep for weeks.

Brush beaten egg white over pie crust before baking to yield a beautiful glossy finish.

Place a slice of apple in hardened brown sugar to soften it back up.

When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring out the corns natural sweetness.

Don’t throw out all that leftover wine: freeze into ice cubes for future use in casseroles and sauces.

Potatoes will take food stains off your fingers. Just slice and rub raw potato on the stains and rinse with water.

Use air-freshener to clean mirrors. It does a good job and better still, leaves a lovely smell to the shine.

Flies or bees bothering you? Spray them with hairspray and they will take a quick dive.

Need to unseal an envelope - put it in the freezer for a few hours, then slide a knife under the flap. The envelope can then be resealed.

Use Empty toilet paper roll to store appliance cords. It keeps them neat and you can write on the roll what appliance it belongs to.

Not sure why, but a capsicum with three bumps on the bottom is sweeter than one with four, but four bumps makes for a crunchier, firmer capsicum, so you should weigh up crunch vs. sweet when picking out your pepper!

Instead of tossing your daily rag in the recycling bin, use the newspaper as mulch and to deter weeds. Simply wet the sheets and put the layers around your plants.

To reheat a pizza so that the base is out-of-the-oven crisp, heat your leftover slices in a fry pan on low-medium heat on the stove until warm.

Candles will last a lot longer if placed in the freezer before you use them.



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Fun & Fitness

FIRST THURSDAY BOOK CLUBWe meet on the first

Thursday of the monthReaders who are interested please ring

Linda Hong on 0413 447 911

The closing date for the next issue is the third Friday of the month TENNIS - The Tarago tennis courts are

available to the public to be used any time. The key to the shed for the nets is held at the Tarago Service Centre.

SOCIAL DARTSAt the Loaded Dog every second Wednesday from 7.30pm. Turn up with a team or make up a team of 4 for a fun night out.

PATCHWORK & CRAFTEvery MONDAY starting 9.30am at the CWA rooms. All are welcome, BYO lunch. Enquiries to Jackie Crace on 4821 2081.

BUNGENDORE BRIDGE CLUBBRIDGE - Wednesday evenings at the Bungendore Community Centre, Turallo Terrace, from 7 till 10. For more info contact Brenda on 4849 4471.

HATHA YOGA CLASSESwith qualified instructor are held in the Tarago Hall each Thursday, 9.45 for a 10.00am start. BYO yoga mat, cushion, blanket and a towel. Cost is $15 plus a gold coin donation to the Tarago Hall. Enquiries Vicki on 4849 4282.

CARDS AT CWAFourth Friday of each month we meet to play cards at 10.00am at the CWA rooms on Braidwood Road, Tarago. BYO lunch.

PARENTS GROUP We get together fortnightly on Tuesday (check the calendar for dates) at 10.00am. Contact Linda on 0407 282 533.

BINGOCome along on the 1st Wednesday of every month at 11am for Bingo @ The Loaded Dog



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