Crooble Chronicle May 2013 Hello All, Well, I am almost recovered from the whirlwind that was the Annual Country Women’s Association State Conference, held in Moree last week. Judging by the feedback, a fabulous time was had by all, and the local businesses enjoyed the benefits of several hundred women (some with their families), enjoying the services and shopping in the thriving metropolis of Moree. A huge pat on the back to the Croppa Dads who put together some spectacular meals on Saturday night, a great night out! Ed

HELP KOALAS LIVING IN OUR BACKYARD Koalas are native to the Moree area. A recent meeting of local landholders and interested community members held in Moree revealed about twenty recent sightings of the threatened marsupial across the area. Border Rivers-Gwydir CMA Catchment Officer Leah MacKinnon says Koalas have been seen in the Ashley, Pallamallawa, Tareelaroi Weir, Crooble and Croppa Creek areas in the last three months and have also been seen around Terry Hie Hie and the Gil Gil Creek in the past. “These locations have been included on a regional Koala map currently being developed by the BRGCMA which is being used to develop a more comprehensive picture of what’s happening to our koalas, and where the best patches of koala habitat are located”. Members of the public who have observed Koalas in their local area and have specific information on the location are encouraged to contact the CMA as koalas are classified as a Vulnerable Species. A number of projects aimed at supporting and caring for Koalas are currently being run by the BRGCMA and Expressions of Interest are now invited from individuals or groups and need to be submitted to the Border Rivers-Gwydir CMA before 20th May. Please contact Leah MacKinnon at the BRGCMA Moree office on 02 6757 2559 or email: leah.mackinnon@cma.nsw.gov.au To download the Expression of Interest form, visit www.brg.cma.nsw.gov.au and click on “Working with us”.

Local personality Mark Canham had a ‘knees up’ at the CWA Conference Gala Event held at the Moree Town and Country Club last week, with the girls from Land Cookery!

ChurCh Notes- May St Johns Milguy 5 Pastor Doecke HC 9.00am 12 9:00 am L/R 19 Pastor Doecke HC 11.00am 26 9:00 am L/R Popinguy Services are held on the first Sunday of month at 4pm.

North Star CWA Next meeting

28th May 9.30 for 10am start

Crooble Hall Committee Meets on the first Monday of the

month at 7.30pm ALL WELCOME

Recipe of the month Feta Pesto "This recipe is very very tasty, add to any kind of pasta or on pizza dough for a great meal!" Ingredients 2 cups fresh basil leaves 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted 1 artichoke heart, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste Directions In a food processor, combine the basil, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, artichoke heart, and sun-dried tomatoes. Cover, and pulse, adding oil as needed to facilitate blending until smooth. Taste, and season with salt and pepper. Can vary by adding garlic, or lemon juice or substituting coriander or parsley depending on your taste.

Happy Birthday! May- Cheryl Timmins, Jim Gillan, Andrew Gillan, Merry Miller, Jenny Hansen, Rachel Rohde, and any other May babies.

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Joke for the Day A husband had just finished reading a new book entitled, "You Can Be THE Man of Your House." He stormed to his wife in the kitchen and announced, "From now on, you need to know that I am the man of this house and my word is Law. You will prepare me a gourmet meal tonight, and when I'm done eating my meal, you will serve me a scrumptious dessert. After dinner, you are going to go upstairs with me and we will have the kind of sex that I want! Afterwards, you are going to draw me a bath so I can relax. You will wash my back and towel me dry and bring me my robe. Then, you will massage my feet and hands. Then tomorrow, guess who's going to dress me and comb my hair?" The wife replied, "The @#%&* funeral director would be my first guess."

Croppa Creek Happenings Social Lawn Bowls at Croppa Creek Club on Saturday/Sunday afternoons at 3pm, $5 to play, flat sole shoes to be worn, bowls are available. Contact Lawrie Timmins 0427545227 for more information DrumMuster bookings to Lawrie Timmins 0427545227 Croppa Creek Bowling Club directors meetings are held on the 2nd Wed of each month at 7.30pm. Golf on demand!

RuralBiz Training Faecal Worm Egg Counting online workshops scheduled for: Thurs. 13 June & Fri. 2 August "Excellent training, can now go and put into use and hopefully effectively control worm problems" •Use a microscope to identify worm eggs and detect infestations early •Identify worm eggs under a microscope •Do your own worm egg counts and interpret the results •Use tests to determine which drenches are effective on farm •Drench resistance is an issue in both sheep and cattle management •Use WormBoss to help with your decision making RuralBiz Training Ph: 02 6884 8812 Fax: 02 6884 8862 Email: admin@ruralbiztraining.com.au Web: www.ruralbiztraining.com.au

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2013 Ride for Chopper Mountain Bike Challenge The Ride for Chopper Mountain Bike Challenge will take participants on a gruelling eight day tour from Parkes to Tamworth. To sponsor the ‘Wannabe King’ and help support the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, please give Michael a call on 02 6764 9400 or email; michael.wilson@rescuehelicopter.com.au To find out more about the event, or even register your own team, visit; http://www.rescuehelicopter.com.au/events/ride-for-the-chopper-2013

In March Croppa Creek Store had a visit from Dundrambie Enterprises of Inverell. Norm and John are experts in cost reductions and growth solutions for your home or business. The have assisted us in installing time of use metering at our store which has resulted in a significant reduction in our electricity bill. They are happy to talk to people wishing to save on their electricity, and they promise they won’t call you during dinner from India!!! Their contact number is 6721 1999 or office@dundrambie.com.au

We need your help on LLS NSW Farmers is continuing to represent you on one of NSW’s largest agricultural issues - the future of our extension services and the proposed Local Land Services (LLS) agency. We are working hard behind the scenes to make sure your views are represented. It is now crunch time and the Minister for Primary Industries will be making decisions in the next few weeks about the boundaries and structure of the LLS so now is the time to make some noise. If you feel strongly about this issue and want to get active so your voice is heard, we urge you to email or post a letter or make a call to your local member and to the Minister for Primary Industries Katrina Hodgkinson about the new LLS. We have attached some speaking points for you as well as a briefing note (including graphics) which you can use as a guide. NSW Farmers has held several meetings with the Minister’s office and sent a formal letter to her explaining our major concerns with the reference panel’s proposal for the new LLS. We have also had several misrepresentations cleared up which were made about the positions we took on the reference panel and reported on the NSW Government’s Have Your Say website.

FREE help to save power and money Gwydir Shire Council Environmental Services are pleased to promote - the Home Power Savings Program. Households that join the Home Power Savings Program will save up to 20% off their power usage. More than 145,000 pensioners and families on a lower income have already taken advantage of the program and are on their way to saving power and money. The program aims to reach 220,000 households by 30 June 2013. Every eligible* household that joins the program will get a FREE: •Home power assessment by an energy expert to identify ways to save power in the home •Power Savings Kit to help kick start savings which includes: •stand-by saver power board •4 energy efficient light bulbs •low flow showerhead •shower timer •tap aerator •draught-proof strips for around the door •door snakes •Personal Power Savings Action Plan You can register for the program or get more information at the Doctors, Centrelink and at the Council offices in the Shire. Please contact Saul Standerwick on 0408402903 or sstanderwick@gwydir.nsw.gov.au

CALENDAR

May 6-9th NSW CWA Conference - Moree

8th Croppa Creek Club Director’s meeting 9-11th Warialda Show 11th Croppa Dad’s Catering at CCC for Mother’s Day 12th Mother’s Day 13th Crooble Hall Committee Meeting

19th Crooble Community Fellowship 24-26th Bingara Show, Campdraft and Rodeo

28th North Star CWA Meeting 29th Family Health Nurse Visit – Croppa Creek Biggest Morning Tea – Croppa Creek Club

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