new happy new year 2019, from the mayor · 2019. 5. 22. · brotchie, john 6336 0593 fitzpatrick,...

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Happy New Year 2019, From The Mayor

Could I take this opportunity on behalf of all councillors to wish the Oberon Community a Safe, Healthy and Happy New Year. 2019 promises to be an exciting year with many new community infrastructure projects on the table such as the Indoor Fitness Centre, Skateboard Precinct and the third stage of the Oberon Pool upgrade. Council with the invaluable assistance of the community have adopted the twenty year Community Strategic Plan “Oberon 2040 – Roadmap to the Future”. I find this particularly exciting and an opportunity for Oberon to realise its enormous potential. We will this year be consulting on Village Plans to sit under this important document as well as other initiatives that will ensure our community continues to be a safe, prosperous and inclusive place to live. There are some great projects afoot this year that will not only be great for the community but attract visitors to briefly

taste what we can enjoy all year – our wonderful environment, climate and hospitality, so watch out for these events. I look forward to Australia Day 2019 when the community has the opportunity to acknowledge those that contribute to our society in many ways. I also look forward to a productive year working with fellow councillors and staff to achieve the best possible outcomes for our residents. Clr Kathy Sajowitz – Mayor Oberon Council

OBERON and Surrounding Villages Community Newsletter

Oberon and Surrounding Villages Community

Newsletter Policy Statement (December 2013)The Oberon and Surrounding Villages Community Newsletter serves the interests of the local Oberon community.

We publish the community’s news and events and support local sporting, educational, recreational and charitable groups through publication of information relevant to the organisation. We encourage groups or individuals to submit content for the monthly editions of our community paper to provide important information about services, activities and upcoming community events in Oberon and Surrounding Villages.

All submissions must contain no statements or remarks that may be considered defamatory, derogatory or discriminatory, against any person on the base of race, religion or sexual persuasion and contain no language that is unlawful, obscene, indecent or inappropriate. The decision to publish an article rests with the Editor, and the Editor’s decision is final.

All photos published become the property of Oberon Council. It is the responsibility of contributors to secure permission to use any photographs or material provided for the Oberon and Surrounding Villages Community Newsletter.

All content provided in this Newsletter represents the views of the individuals who provide the details to the editor.

Please forward your articles to [email protected]

or mail to PO Box 84 Oberon, 2787.Content must reach Oberon Council by the 15th of each month to be considered for inclusion in the

next edition.

Oberon

Brotchie, John 6336 0593

Fitzpatrick, Sheila 6336 1047

Heath, Angeline 6336 0703

Lang, Barry 6336 1352

O'Bernier, Bob 6336 0067

O’Brien Darryn JL 0407609439

Pollock, Elizabeth 6336 1097

Richard, Barry 6335 6239

Stewart, Glen 6336 5306

Oberon Police Station

Miles Burden 6336 1000

Porters Retreat

Hoolihan Deborah 0427 558 706

Dennis Bonner 6335 5201

Oberon Council Staff 6329 8100 Janet Bailey, Lynne Causer, David Lawson, Leanne Pointon, Lynette Safranek, Gary Wallace

Updates on Council news and activities can be found on Oberon Council’s website www.oberon.nsw.gov.au

and on Oberon Council’s Facebook page.

Oberon Council Movember Moberon team

The future of men’s health is looking even healthier thanks to the efforts of nearly 30 Oberonians. During the month of Movember they committed to either grow a moustache or walk 60km to raise funds for research into prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. The Oberon Council backed the initiative changing the name of the town to MOberon for the month and putting moustaches on Council trucks. Three Councillors took on the challenge to grow some face furniture and were joined by other Council workers and residents. The fundraising target of $5000 was smashed with over $5200 raised as we go to print with more donations flowing in. Plans are underway for next years event and it is hoped that many more people and businesses will participate in this fun and worthy cause. Donations are still being accepted at https://moteam.co/oberon updates on the funds raised can also be found on the moteam website. Many thanks to all who participated in our community. Please send us your before and after photos!


Oberon Visitor Information Centre

Inviting all Mountain Biking fans! Our unique region is blessed with world class National Parks and seemingly endless State Forests. Detailed maps can be gained from the Oberon Visitor Information Centre. The maps show suggested trails in the region. 1. Boyd River & Morong Falls Trail

2. Mumbedah & Mt Emperor Loops

3. Oberon Township Southern Loop

CONGRATULATIONS TO BRONTE GAVEY OUR 2019 SHOWGIRL WINNER

THE SHOWGIRL WAS HELD EARLY THIS YEAR

WITH THE EVENING BEING A GREAT SUCCESS.

Oberon Show Fundraiser

Take your old batteries into Wills Tyres and Mechanical.

Batteries will be recycled and the Oberon Show will

receive the funds!

Oberon Public School Term 1 Students years 1 - 6 begin on Wednesday 30th January. The school office will be open for enquiries and uniform sales on Tuesday 29th January with Kindergarten beginning in their classes on Monday 4th February after their individual student assessments conducted the week before.

Remember we are open 7 days a week from 9.30am-5.00pm, so call in and talk to staff

or contact us on 6329 8210 [email protected] and FB @oberonvisitorinformationcentre

You may also like to view our website at www.visitoberon.com

Social Outings 2019

For transport bookings and more information please call 6329 8162.


News from St Joseph’s Catholic School

YEAR 6 CAKE STALL

The Year 6 students wish to thank the students, staff and families for their support of their cake stall. They raised $179 which is a wonderful effort. They are also very grateful for the community members who visited their stall and the very kind donation from

Pick of the Bunch.

St Joseph’s Trivia Night Thank you to the school and Oberon community for a wonderful trivia night. It was an excellent evening filled with many laughs and spirited competition. Congratulations to the winning team, ‘The Hot-Hams’. Melissa Hughes needs a special mention for the dedication and massive amount of work she did to ensure an amazing night that had great prizes and fantastic entertainment. Thank you to the St Joseph’s P&F, Thank you to everyone who helped make the event what it was.

Kinder Transition is free of cost and will

commence on Monday

February 4, 2019 9.00am-1.15pm

More information & enrolment packages

available from the school office.

Ph: 6336 1384

O’Connell Public School FISH RIVER FESTIVAL 2018

O’Connell Public School in conjunction with their P&C and The O’Connell Hotel proudly presented the 5

th Annual Fish River Festival on Sunday 9

th of

December. The day opened with our school rock band , “The Occa Rockers” who wowed the crowd and set the tone for a cracking day of tunes in the sun! This event could not run without the support of all

the local acts who so selflessly gave of their time

for free. The calibre of talent was phenomenal and

we say a HUGE thank you to each one. Thanks to

everyone who attended and Oberon Council for

funding this years’ event.

St Joseph’s back to school 2019. Staff will return to work on the 29th of January, the office will be open for enquiries. Students first day back at school will be the 30th of January. Kindy students will start classes on January 31.


Presentation Night 2018

Presentation Night is the premier night on our calendar and gives us an opportunity to really showcase the talent of our students and the hard work that they put in. The 2018 event was fantastic with a full gymnasium (400 students, staff, family and community). Great sponsorship was received from the community which enabled us to provide many of the awards with a substantial gift card as an added reward for the

hard work of students during 2018. We had a number of invited guests on the night who accepted an invitation to present awards. The positive feedback from these people is particularly pleasing as they echo what we see each day – great students and a caring and committed staff. Presentation Night was a week earlier than in previous years and we are looking at continuing the earlier event in 2019.

Pictured are 2018 Dux and Caltex All Rounder, Bailey Armstrong and Reuben F. Scarf Award winner Crystal Jeffries

Year 7 Highest Academic Achiever Runner-up Micah Leihn and Equal Highest Academic Achievers Samuel Gaiser and Lauren Roels.


Start Fresh this Summer at Mayfield!

Enjoy live local music, summer cocktails,

woodfired pizza, and homemade lemonade

during Summer Fiesta - every weekend in

January.

Farm-to-table and fresh local produce is the

highlight of our new Summer Menu at

Mayfield Café.

Join us for Summer Festival on January 12 -27, 2019

For interactive garden games, boating on Mayfield Lake, and a Summer Scavenger Hunt with prizes to be won. The Hawkins’ Family Garden is open to the Amphitheatre, explore the New Sculpture Garden by Talisman Gallery, and much more! Come to Mayfield this Summer and start fresh in 2019.

Oberon Pony Club Gymkhana Results 25/11/2018

More than 40 riders competed at the Oberon Pony Club Gymkhana on Sunday November 25. We had representatives from Bathurst, Orange, Lithgow, Cudal, Young, Megalong Valley, Sun Valley, Rylstone and Oberon Pony Clubs. Judges for the day were John Kinghorn, Dan Embleton, Tracey Duddeck, Mikaela Sherlock and Lydia Moore. Oberon Pony Club ran a sporting shootout as a feature event in the afternoon which consisted of the 5 fastest times over all age groups in the Bending, Flag and Mug races. Local rider Rosie Webb took out the Flag Race shootout. Caleb Ford (Cudal PC) won the 3 Mug Race and Brooke McPherson (Rylstone PC) won the Bending race. All winners received a Gift Voucher donated from Oberon Saddlery. In the Show jumping all grades were won by local riders. Mini E: Zali Cameron; E Grade: Jack Graf; D Grade: Elly Rudd; C Grade: Victoria Webb

Special mention to Oberon Saddlery

for donating prizes.

Local Overall Highest Point score & Local Highest Sporting Point score: Rosie Webb, Rosie is holding her winnings in this photo.


Authorised by Andrew Gee MP, National Party of Australia, Suite 1/179A Anson Street ORANGE NSW 2800. Produced and printed using parliamentary entitlements.

SUPPORTING OUR FARMERS

At the end of 2018 I moved a motion in Parliament supporting the introduction of the Future Drought Fund, which provides a sustainable and ongoing source of funding for drought resilience, preparedness and recovery. In my speech I said: This drought is biting hard right across New South Wales, Queensland and many other parts of Australia. It’s hitting the communities of the Central West of New South Wales especially hard. Our farmers are extraordinarily resilient, but many have been struggling with many different aspects of this drought. If we want our farmers to be a key source of our national success and prosperity, as they have been, we need to support them to get through it to make sure that they are here for our nation when the rains come. Helping our farming families and their communities has been a real focus of the government and, as part of the government’s immediate and long-term drought response, we have committed nearly $6 billion, growing to $7 billion, in assistance, including additional funding and improvements to existing support. It’s about $6 billion at the moment. It’s going to grow to $7 billion. That is the biggest drought package in our nation’s history. That’s how important getting on top of this drought has been to this government. We need to support our country communities and our farmers to make sure that they can once again be the powerhouse of our economy, as they have been and as they will be again once the rains come.

OBERON RSL SUB BRANCH

HONOURED IN PARLIAMENT

November 11, 2018 marked the Centenary of Armistice and communities around Australia gathered to remember the service and sacrifice of the men and women who fought for our country. During the last sitting week of Parliament I recognised a number of RSL Sub Branches in the Calare electorate who held a local service, including Oberon. Below is an excerpt from my speech: There was also a very strong turnout at Oberon's commemorations. Oberon RSL sub-branch President Bill Wilcox recited The Ode. He was ably supported in organising the commemorations by

other RSL sub-branch members, including Secretary Neville Stapleton, Treasurer Don Stephens and Trustee Elaine Boxer. Following the service, local Oberon High School student Peta McGrath gave a presentation on her 12-day trip to the Western Front battlefields. I would like to pay tribute to all RSL members and community groups that organised services for Remembrance Day this year and also thank all community members who attended a service and fulfilled that sacred commitment to remember. GRANTS SET TO FLOW TO COMMUNITY GROUPS

I’m encouraging community groups in the Calare electorate to apply for funding through the Tackling Tough Times Together grant program, which helps communities access the resources they need to support one another through the ongoing effects of the drought. The Federal Government is investing $15 million in the program which will be administered by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal. There are many community and not-for-profit groups who are keen to help with drought relief efforts through new or existing programs and projects and this funding will help them in those efforts. Examples of projects supported through the program may include:

Creating or enhancing community gardens or other meeting places;

Hosting events showcasing local talents or film nights for the community;

Tools and equipment to boost community capacity to fundraise and provide local support including BBQs, trailers, water tanks and signage;

Small scale community infrastructure; and

Creating or enhancing tourism assets to encourage visitors, and economic activity.

The program is a rolling grants program, which means that applications will be accepted at any time. Further information on the program can be found at: www.frrr.org.au/grants/tackling_tough_times_together or alternatively, please phone my electorate office on (02) 6361 7138.


OBERON SENIORS FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES

Seniors Festival 2019 Full program available from Oberon

Council, Oberon Library & Visitor Information Centre

MAYFIELD GARDEN Bus Trip & Lunch

Monday 18 February 2019,10am

Fleming St Bus Stop

$9 per person

Bookings Essential on 6329 8100


3C - Craft Cuppa and Chat is held every third Tuesday of the month. Uniting Church hall 1.30pm. Contact Bev O’Brien 63361015 Janet Clayton 63361213 Baby Read and Rhyme - Weekly 10:15am, Contact Oberon Library Ph. 6329 8220 FOOLS Meeting - 2nd Tuesday of every month 1:30pm Contact Lyndle Hawkes Ph 6336 1934 Ladies Tennis 9am – 12noon Contact Flo Spence 6336 1742 Oberon Arts Council - Monthly meeting on the 4th Tuesday at RSL Club. Contact: Fran Charge on 6336 5144 Oberon Council Meeting - Monthly on the 3rd Tuesday. Council Chambers Contact: Oberon Council on 6329 8100 Oberon Indoor Bowls Oberon RSL Club, 7pm Ph. 6336 1607 Oberon Men’s Shed - Contact: Oberon Men’s Shed on 6336 5331 Oberon Needleworkers - Robert Hooper Community Centre from 7.30 - 9.30pm, Contact Joan Arrow 6336 1725 Story Time and Craft - Weekly 11am Contact Oberon Library Ph. 6329 8220

TUESDAY

Mainly Music - During School term 10am –11:30am, Oberon Christian Life Centre, Contact Dimity 0425 203 760 Oberon Business & Tourism Association Monthly 2nd Wednesday, 6.00pm at various locations. Contact Helen Lowe Ph 6336 2033 Oberon Golf Club - Ladies Competition 9:30 am start Oberon Military Museum - Opposite the RSL Club, Oberon Contact: Neville Stapleton on 0438 615 653 Oberon Neighbourhood Centre Weekly 9am - 2pm, 12 Ross St. Contact Karen McHutchison on 6336 0909 Oberon Show Committee 7pm, 3rd Wednesday each month at Oberon RSL Oberon Youth Council 4th Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm. Council Chambers, Contact Oberon Council on 6329 8100.

THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY

Can Assist Monthly Meetings Bi- monthly on the 2nd Thursday Oberon RSL Club at 5:30pm. Contact: 6336 1820 Oberon Golf Club Mixed Social Competition 12 noon Oberon Needleworkers meet at the RH Community Centre from 10:30am - 2:30pm on Thursdays. Contact Grace Cunynghame Ph. 6336 1008

Reading Enthusiasts and Book Chat Club - Second Tuesday each month. 4pm at Library. Contact 6329 8220 Oberon Tigers Rugby League Monthly Meeting - Second Tuesday each month, 6:30pm at the Leagues Club Oberon Rotary Weekly on Tuesday, Oberon RSL, 6:30 for 7pm start. Contact Glen Stewart 0416 239 249 Writers Group 2nd Tuesday each month 10am Contact Anne Russell 0429 350 880

Parents Group - Robert Hooper Community Centre, 10:30am - 12pm. Oberon Military Museum Corner of Oberon and Dudley Street Oberon. Contact: Neville Stapleton on 0438 615 653 Oberon Neighbourhood Centre Weekly 9am - 2pm, 12 Ross St. Contact Karen McHutchison on 6336 0909 Oberon United Hospital Auxiliary Meeting Monthly on the 3rd Friday at 2pm Hospital Day Care Centre, Contact Annabelle Gilbert Ph 0408 205 009 or [email protected] Wrap with Love - 1st Friday of each month. Contact Robin Toedter on 6336 2019

FRIDAY

Black Springs Community Assoc Inc meet 2nd Monday each month at 7pm at Black Springs Hall. Contact Elsbeth 63358139 Gardening Club every 3rd Monday at 10am. Contact Nancy Brown Ph. 6336 1225 Inner Wheel Club - 3rd Monday Contact Sandra Jackson Ph. 6336 1062 for details. Mens Tennis. 7pm Contact Harold Lyme 6336 2299 Wiseman’s Creek Craft Group Meets 2nd Monday at various locations Ph. June Burns on 6337 5726

MONDAY

Oberon Neighbourhood Centre Weekly 9am - 2pm, 12 Ross St. Contact Karen McHutchison on 6336 0909 Oberon Show Ladies Auxiliary Oberon RSL Club 3pm. Meets monthly on the 1st Thursday of each month Slimliners - Robert Hooper Community Centre, 9:30am Ph. June Evans 6336 1686 Oberon Playgroup Every Thursday during the school term. 10am till 12 at Oberon Public School. Contact Belinda Clark 0422220283.

Community Newsletter What’s On Diary Email [email protected]

to be included or make changes

Tarana Farmers Markets

4th Sunday

of every month

10am - 2pm, Tarana Fire Shed Contact Diana on

0412 759 542


Mass/Church Service times

ST AIDAN’S VILLAGE CHURCH Black Springs 11 am 3rd Sunday of the month, Sunday Worship and Fellowship lunch

OBERON UNITING CHURCH: 9.30am (Oberon St)

CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE: Sun 10am includes Kids Church. Albion St

ADVENTIST CHURCH: Sat 2pm (1st, 2nd, 5th Saturdays) 10am 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Bible Study, 11.30am Family Worship (Dart St) 3:30pm

ANGLICAN PARISH: ST. BARNABAS CHURCH: Each Sun 9am Oberon St, Hampton 2nd & 4th Sun, 11:30am, Tarana 3rd Sun - 11:30am, Mutton Falls 5th Sun - 11:30am, Oberon Golf Club Men’s competition 10am start each Sat (women players are welcome)

Oberon Bowling Club Men’s competition, 12:30pm

Oberon Military Museum Corner of Oberon and Dudley Street, Oberon Open Sat. Contact: Neville Stapleton on 0438 615 653

OTHR Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway Display Open 1st Sat of each month. Oberon Station, North Street, Oberon. Contact: Elaine Boxer on 6336 0441

Oberon Farmers Market

1st Saturday of each month 9am to 1pm, at Oberon

Showground, Oberon, NSW. Contact: 0427 070 956

Oberon Community & Farmers Markets 1st Saturday monthly

Tarana Farmers Markets 4th Sunday monthly

Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway Museum - First Saturday of each month

Oberon Military Museum Wednesday Friday and Saturday

Live Bands & Entertainment At the local pubs and clubs

Exhibitions at Potters Needs Contact Victoria on 6336 0411

Wine Tasting 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month at Casey’s Winery 6336 1744

Mayfield Garden, Open 363 Days a year. 40 acres of the garden, Café and Nursery opens daily 6336 3131

Jenolan Caves, open every day, 1800 76 33 11.

January 2019

NSW Breast screen Oberon behind the community centre, January 3 to 23 Individual and group bookings available call 13 20 50

Mayfield Summer Fest Mayfield Garden, January 12 to 27

Oberon Sailing Regatta Fish River Sailing Club January 19,20

Australia Day Celebration Saturday January 26, Oberon Showground

Australia Day at O’Connell Hotel free event

January 26, all welcome

February 2019

Oberon Show Saturday February 9, 2019

Seniors Festival Mayfield Bus Trip & Lunch Monday February 18

Oberon Rodeo Saturday February 23, 9am Oberon Showground

Mari Cat Nationals February 23-24 Fish River Sailing Club

REGULAR EVENTS

13 11 14

National Youth Mental Health Foundation

Ages 12-25) 1800 650 890

March 2019

International Women’s Day

Burrumbuttock Hay

Runners Ute Show

March 9, O’Connell

Oberon Swap and Meet

Sunday March 31

Oberon Heritage and

Collectors Fair

March 16 & 17

April 2018

OYC Life skills workshop

May 2019

Waste to Art

May 15-18 Robert Hooper

Community Centre

September 2019

O’Connell Public School

100th year anniversary

celebrations


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