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Thursday 7 July 2016

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Resilience program important for Hilltops Delivered by the NSW Department of Primary Industries, the Rural Resilience Program promotes the personal, business and community aspects of agriculture, with the overarching objective of helping farmers become more viable and resilient.

The Rural Resilience Program Goulburn Officer Ted O’Kane, says the program will be an important tool for farmers across the Hilltops region.

“While agricultural services have traditionally dealt with production issues, our role is to get farmers to address the less obvious factors affecting their viability, such as mental health and wellbeing, business and retirement planning and the health of their local community,” Mr O’Kane said.

The Goulburn branch of the RRP is the nearest to the Hilltops Council area, and Mr O’Kane will be overseeing the region.

He said the decade-long drought experienced at the turn of the millennium taught the entire agricultural industry many new lessons, and recovery from drought and natural disaster was a big part of the RRP. However, he said there were other issues that were still highly important for farmers in Central and South West NSW, including the Hilltops region.

“The well-being of farmers and their families will always be of great importance, especially their mental health,” he said.

“We also provide assistance with business skills as well. The farm office is an important part of farming operations, but it often gets pushed behind.”

Mr O’Kane added the RRP was also working closely with the Rural Women’s Network to promote the role of women in farming businesses.

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HILLTOPS COUNCIL 2016 Hilltops Council Ordinary Meeting Dates and Times At the Hilltops Council meeting 24 May 2016, Council has resolved to hold the next Council Meeting on Wednesday, 8 June 2016, in the Hilltops Council, Young Chambers, 189 Boorowa Street Young. Ordinary Council Meetings after 8 June 2016 will take place, on every fourth Wednesday of the month, with the exception of December which is the third Wednesday of the month, commencing at 5.30pm, unless otherwise advertised.

Scheduled Meeting Dates and Places 13th July, 2016 Extra-Ordinary Meeting At 5.30 pm Young Chambers, 189 Boorowa Street Young 27 July 2016 Harden Chambers, 3 East Street Harden 24 August 2016 Young Chambers, 189 Boorowa Street Young 28 September 2016 Boorowa Chambers, 6-8 Market Street Boorowa 26 October 2016 Harden Chambers, 3 East Street Harden 23 November 2016 Young Chambers, 189 Boorowa Street Young 21 December 2016 Boorowa Chambers, 6-8 Market Street Boorowa Information can also be found on Hilltops Council Website at: www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au ANTHONY MCMAHON GENERAL MANAGER NOTICE TO ALL RAFFLE TICKET SELLERS This is a reminder to all organisations that sell raffle tickets in the streets of the central business district that they firstly have to book a day to sell tickets with Council. There is only to be one ticket seller in the street on any day, this includes Saturday. Organisations who fail to obtain Council approval will be prevented from selling raffle tickets.

Saturday 9th July– Annette’s Place Raffle – Westpac site PLANNED ROADWORKS FOR WEEK ENDING THURSDAY 14TH JULY 2016 The following works are underway: • Gravel resheeting at Douglas Gap Road, Swamp Road, Creamery Road and Calabash Road.

(Please contact Young Shire Council to arrange quotation and payment of all private works in these areas.)

• Shoulder widening at Chillingworks Road (between the rail crossing and Henry Lawson Way).

• Road construction Olympic Highway at Apps Lane intersection.

• Whiteman Ave footpath construction.

• Traffic Islands at Allanan Street (opposite Hospital), Boorowa Street (opposite Woolworths, Lovell Street (opposite Anderson Park) and Nasmyth Street (opposite car wash).

• Routine patching on local and regional roads as required due to weather conditions.

Speed restrictions will be in place and minor delays may be experienced. The planned roadworks is subject to change due to Council resources and weather conditions.

Motorists are advised Roadwork Speed Limits are enforceable by the NSW Police. Speed should be reduced and caution should be exercised when travelling through roadwork sites.

HILLTOPS COUNCIL AND RYE PARK RENEWABLE ENERGY PTY LTD VOLUNTARY PLANNING AGREEMENT AND EXPLANATORY NOTE In accordance with Section 93G(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979, notice is hereby given that a draft Voluntary Planning Agreement and Explanatory Note between Hilltops Council and Rye Park Renewable Energy Pty Ltd will be on public display from Thursday, 30 June 2016 to Wednesday 27 July 2016, at Council’s office in Market Street Boorowa, East Street Harden and 189 Boorowa Street, Young during normal office hours and on Hilltops website www. hilltops.nsw.gov.au. Submissions relating to the proposed draft Voluntary Planning Agreement and Explanatory Note between Hilltops Council and Rye Park Renewable Energy Pty Ltd will be received up until 12 noon Wednesday, 27 July 2016 to General Manager, Locked Bag 5, Young NSW 2594.

ANTHONY McMAHON GENERAL MANAGER #218211 - CARERS WEEK AWARD More than one in 10 people in NSW are carers.

Carers can be anyone including parents, partners, brothers, sisters, friends, sons or daughters. They may provide regular unpaid support to those who need it because of disability, mental illness, chronic health conditions, frail age and dementia.

The Hilltops Council Carers Awards recognises carers who have made an exceptional contribution to caring. You can nominate an individual for this award in 2016, ELIGIBILTY To be eligible for the Carers Award, nominees must be • Residents of Hilltops Council • Self nominations will not be accepted for individual awards • Sitting local, state and federal politicians and current vice-regal officers are not eligible • Retired politicians and vice-regal officers will be considered for caring work undertaken outside of their official duties • Nominees must not receive a wage or salary for their caring role, although they may receive a carers pension or allowance SELECTION • Nominations will be assessed by a formal selection panel convened by Hilltops Council • The panel’s decision is final and no correspondence or discussion will be entered into NOMINATIONS • Nomination forms must be completed Nominations forms can be obtained from: - Centrelink Office - Council Office in Young, Harden and Boorowa - Library Office in Young, Harden and Boorowa - Or off the website; www.young.nsw.gov.au Nominations are to be addressed to the General Manager, Hilltops Council, 189 Boorowa Street, Young or mail@hilltops.nsw.gov.au.

Nominations Close Wednesday 21st September

HILLTOPS COUNCIL SEEKS COMMUNITY COMMENT ON THE DRAFT OPERATIONAL PLAN 2016-2017 Hilltops Council has approved for public consultation the Draft Operational Plan 2016-17, which includes the following; • Proposed 2016-17 Rates, Fees and Charges • Budget 2016-17 Hilltops Council invites the community to submit any comments or feedback for Council consideration by no later than Thursday, 7th July 2016.

Please address all correspondence to The General Manager, and forward to; Hilltops Council, Locked Bag 5, YOUNG NSW 2594 or mail@hilltops.nsw. gov.au The document is now available at the Boorowa, Young & Harden Libraries, Council Service Centres in Boorowa, Young & Harden and on Council’s website www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au ANTHONY McMAHON GENERAL MANAGER DEVELOPMENT CONSENTS ISSUED In accordance with the provisions of section 101 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, and section 74 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000, notification is given that the developments and/or modifications mentioned below have recently been granted consent.

The development consents are available for public inspection, during ordinary office hours, at Council Offices, Boorowa Street, Young.

2016/DA-00090 – Lot 1 DP 403111, 77 Nasmyth St, Young - Shed - residential storage, colorbond with zincalume roof 2016/DA-00096 – Lot 102 DP 1070809, 1385 Kingsvale Road, Young - Shed - residential storage, colorbond PESTICIDE USE NOTIFICATION Planned pesticide use by Council works crews and contractors until week ending Thursday 21st July 2016 will include the use of Round Up, Brush Off, Amitrol, Weedmaster, Dicamba, Grazon, Basta, Primo, MCPA and Broadstrike and Fusilade for herbicide control. Confidor for Aphid and Access for wild fruit tree control on: • All roads in Young Shire, Shire Parks, Ovals, Laneways and some town areas; • All Villages, Rest Areas and Reserves; and • Old General Cemetery Naturalure Fruit Fly Bait will be used in the above areas to target the control of fruit fly.

In accordance with Council’s Pesticide Use Notification Plan, signs will be provided on the vehicle applying the pesticide and signs will remain on-site to inform the public for 24 hours after spraying. For further information, please call Council’s Parks and Gardens Asset Planner on (02) 6380 1200.

The planned pesticide use is subject to change due to Council resources and weather conditions.

CHANGES TO KERBSIDE COLLECTION ROUTES – YOUNG GARBAGE & RECYCLING Council would like to advise residents that there will be some minor changes to the Garbage and Recycling routes commencing on the 1st July 2016.

The new routes will streamline servicing and remove duplication in some areas. Residents affected by the change will have received new collection maps in their mailbox. The new collection maps are also available on Council’s website and are on display at the Young Town Hall.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR...

To The Editor I would like to take this opportunity to reply to comments made in a letter to the editor of the Twin Town Times dated 23.6.2016 by Tony Flanery. My first comment is that Mr Flanery is correct in his assumption that if the proposed increase of 4.5% is passed onto the ratepayers of the former Young Shire it will indeed have a flow on effect in time to the entire Hilltops Council. I have been in contact with the Chairman of both the Boorowa and Harden Local Representative Committee’s (LRC) and informed them of that, and also that the Young LRC will be opposing the increase and have asked for a show of support from their LRC in regard to that matter.

I would also like to point out to all that the former Young Shire Council had not approved or even debated the proposed increase due to the sudden sacking of all councillors on May 12th 2016.

My second comment refers to the insinuation made by Mr Flanery in regard to “Why

should Harden and Boorowa rate payers be forced to pay for years of mismanagement and poor decision making at Young Shire”.

As the former and indeed the last Mayor of the former YSC I would like to have the record set straight in regard to the financial position not only of the Young Shire Council but also the Harden Shire Council prior to when the proclamation was made on May 12th 2016.

This process I propose will be simple, and I am personally prepared to pay 50% of the cost (Tony Flanery to match) for an independent auditor to look at the last (2014/2015) audited financials of both the YSC and Harden Council and have that independent auditor make comment to both the pre-merger financial position and the projected financial sustainability of both councils before mergers occurred.

Yours truly Brian Ingram YOUNG

National Diabetes Week, held from 10th16th July 2016, raises awareness about diabetes and how this chronic disease affects individuals on a daily basis. Over 400,000 people in NSW are self-identified as having diabetes and that number is increasing at a faster rate than heart disease and cancer.

Speak to your Healthcare Practitioner about what lifestyle changes you can make to prevent diabetes in your life or for more information visit www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/ Grants available to improve the transport experience in Cootamundra electorate Member for Cootamundra Katrina Hodgkinson has invited councils, transport operators and community groups in the Cootamundra electorate to apply for a share of around $3.3 million in grants to improve the customer experience on public trans-

port. The funding is available through the NSW Government’s Country Passenger Transport Infrastructure Grant Scheme (CPTIGS), which has funded 138 projects since March 2011 worth more than $6 million. Applications can be completed on-line at https://transportnsw. smartygrants.com.au/CPTIGS2015-17.

Applications close at midnight on 30th September 2016.

Sponsorship for the annual 2016 Bribbaree Show The preparation for the 2016, 90th Annual Bribbaree Show is well on its way.

This year is going to be bigger and better than ever, with the introduction of new and exciting events. There are high hopes in the community, this show will be a Reunion Show for old friends to catch up and for new friendships to be made.

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FROM THE HILLTOPS ADMINISTRATOR Wendy Tuckerman Weeds management is an extremely important issue in an agriculturally significant region such as the Hilltops. Council recently received correspondence from Yass Valley Council suggesting a change to weeds management Governance within the region.

From a legislative perspective Local Councils have responsibility for noxious weed regulation. Historically, the former Councils of Harden, Boorowa, Young and Yass had delegated those regulatory functions to the SSNPA. The SSNPA governing body consisted of two Councillors from each of the former Councils. Since amalgamation, Hilltops Council now has one vote on the board relative to two votes from Yass Valley Council, obviously a significant decision making shift for the residents of Hilltops.

At a meeting of Hilltops Council, it was resolved that a proposal to dissolve the SSNPA and shift its operations back under Hilltops Council will be prepared. The final proposal will be provided back to Council for endorsement before being referred to the Minister for Local Government. If the Minister decides to proceed the proposal will be placed on Public exhibition for a period of 28 days in accordance with the local Government Act prior to determination.

SSNPA staff have been given preliminary advice from Hilltops Council’s General Manager that the intent in the proposal would be to transfer their employment across to the Council under their current conditions.

Council’s decision to move forward with the proposal is not to undermine the good work undertaken by the SSNPA. It is to change governance arrangements to make sure the community of Hilltops has the opportunity to govern its weeds management into the future.

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HILLTOPSNews...

Mrs Clark Looks Forward to More Family Time She spent 41 years working in a job that she loved, but Mrs Angela Clark says she is looking forward to now being able to spend more time with her family.

Mrs Clark was working at Young High School, having started in 1975, before retiring just last Friday, at the end of school term two.

She wore a number of different caps during her time at the school, but her longest role was spent as the Administration Manager, from 1992 until last Friday.

English born Mrs Clark immigrated to Australia from London in 1973, where she lived in Sydney for around six months.

Her husband Bill then found a job in Young, and the pair moved to town from Sydney, where they have lived ever since.

She spent 1974 working at the former clothing store ‘Hammond and Hamlon’, which is now ‘Best and Less’, before taking the opportunity to be a school assistant at Young High School.

“I loved working at Young High School.

There was never a moment I didn’t like it there,” she said.

“My colleagues were always great, both the teaching and administration staff, and over the years I got to know a lot of students. I saw these students succeed and that was the greatest thing about the job.”

Mrs Clark said she retired because the timing was right.

“My husband and I are now planning on doing some caravan travelling around the country. I’m looking forward to spending more time with Bill and my two children, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren now,” she said.

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Grass Tetany/ Transit Tetany With a few cases of grass/transit tetany reported in both cattle and sheep lately, it is timely to consider our options. There have been reported cases of hypomagnesmia in lambs. Also, be careful of bringing stock from areas that are less fortunate than ours at the moment. Give them time to properly adjust, provide them with good quality roughage so they do not gorge feed on arrival to their new home. Remember prevention is always far better than cure. Grass tetany is most common in lactating beef or dairy cows, but can affect all classes of stock. Grass Tetany is also known as hypomagnesaemia.

Cause: •L ow magnesium levels in the blood and fluid surrounding the brain.

- High potassium and nitrogen interfere with magnesium absorption in the rumen - Cattle depend on frequent intake of magnesium to maintain normal blood levels.

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- Speak to a Landmark agronomist regarding fertiliser practices in problem paddocks.

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The Closet Cowra Comes to Boorowa

IMAGE: Pudman Training Group Executive Director Maria Biglands says rural businesses need to have an online presence moving forward.

Boorowa Businesses have the World at Their Feet Pudman Training Group Boorowa, Executive Director Maria Biglands, says all local small businesses should be using the internet to broaden their outreach, after also announcing the Group is looking to develop young potential staff members.

The Pudman Training Group, located on Pudman Street in Boorowa, is one of just four businesses in the town with a global reach online.

The business acts as a consultancy firm for other businesses, services both the public and private sectors.

Project scheduling is currently a major arm of the business, however it also deals with first aid training and supplies, human resources support, skills training for small businesses, governance training for not-forprofit organisations, web development, and printing services.

Mrs Biglands said she had seen first hand how much help the internet had given to her

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business’ clients, and said it was the way forward for rural businesses.

“Rural businesses need to be visual and they need to market themselves online to have a broader reach,” she said.

“It’s the future of business and if businesses don’t engage with it they’re not using their full skill set and resources.”

With Pudman Training Group having recently hired a web developer, Mrs Biglands said she is looking forward to consulting with more small businesses to get them set up for success.

Meanwhile, the business is on the look out for young workers that would be interested in being trained in project scheduling, as well as mature aged workers that already have career experience.

Mrs Biglands said it was a rapidly growing field, and there was a need to train more staff members for it.

By Joshua Matic

The Closet Cowra, Manager Susan Fagan says her store will provide the women of Boorowa with the clothing store that they need.

The store has been opened in Boorowa now for two months, but has only recently finalised what it sells and its opening hours.

It is an expansion of the business which has already traded in Cowra, as The Closet Cowra, since 2010, and with the success that store has seen, it decided to open it’s doors in Boorowa.

“We wanted to come to Boorowa as the town really needs a women’s clothing store, and as I live here, we decided to open a store on Marsden Street,” she said.

“We’ve already been well supported by locals, and being in a prime location, we also get the travellers stopping in as well.”

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Panel to Assist with Harden Piggery Application

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IMAGE: Botanica Romantica’s Simone Ward and Garielle Ward are looking forward to opening their store on weekends.

Botanica Romantica to Open its Doors On Weekends Botanica Romantica business co-owner, Simone Ward says, the store will be a hit for tourists driving through Harden when it opens its doors on the weekend from this Saturday.

The business, located on Neill Street in Harden, has been open for around 18 months now, but it was only two months ago that the official name of the store was decided on, and how the business would operate in to the future.

Weekend trading hours will be 10am to 3pm on both days, and new trading hours will also be implemented during the week, with the store now open from 10am-4pm on Monday, and then Wednesday to Friday.

Ms Ward said the store would be able to provide something unique to Harden, and become a destination for travellers passing through the town on their travels along the Burley Griffin Way.

“The store really adds some ‘fun’ to Harden, and it will give travellers a reason to turn off the highway and into the Town Centre on the weekends,” she said.

“We want to intrigue visitors with our unique range of products, and be ‘whimsy’. You never know what you’ll find in store.”

Simone’s mother Garielle Ward, who also owns and operates the store, established it initially before Simone joined her about a year ago.

Garielle started selling plants and collectables, but the store has since expanded to sell vintage furniture, hand-knit items, pretty pots, local artwork, giftware, “pre-loved” designer clothing and handbags, and even vinyls.

“We provide a unique shopping experience for Harden and surrounds, and the store is full of colour, especially for winter,” she said.

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At the Ordinary Meeting of Hilltops Council held 22nd June 2016, Council’s Administrator Wendy Tuckerman endorsed a recommendation by staff to appoint an Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel (IHAP) to assist in the process of assessing a Development Application for a piggery, within the former Harden Shire.

According to Council’s General Manager, Anthony McMahon, the formation of the IHAP does not change who makes the final determination on the application.

“The IHAP plays an advisory and independent assessment role in the development assessment process and they will be providing their recommendations back to Council staff, who will then provide a final recommendation to be put before Council and considered by Council’s Administrator” Mr. McMahon said.

The IHAP is expected to consist of five members with expertise in the fields of soils, groundwater, odour, biodiversity and traffic.

“We are currently undertaking the process of sourcing panel members who will then meet and be briefed on the application and provided with all relevant information relating to the application. It is likely they will also undertake a site visit before undertaking an assessment of available information and reporting back with recommendations relating to their respective areas of expertise,” said Mr. McMahon.

A report on the development is anticipated to be put before Council at its September meeting with the exact timing dependent on both the time frame required to allow the IHAP to undertake its assessment as well as timing of responses from several Government agencies.

“Council is still not certain as to when all general terms of agreement will be received,” said Mr. McMahon.

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Rural Roundup Miller and James More Than Your Average Real Estate

Established in 1903, Miller and James Real Estate Temora is much more than just a traditional real estate business. Miller and James principals, Chris Reardon and Angus McLaren have been involved in agriculture all their lives. They were both raised on family farms and know agriculture in our region back to front. They understand that rural property transactions involve a lot more than putting a sign on the front gate and a couple of ads in the local paper. Mr McLaren says the key to the success of Miller and James is relationship building. “Our business has been operating for 113 years. We have been dealing with some clients for three generations or more.

Whether people are selling, buying or leasing rural property, we have a database that can find a solution to what our clients require in any situation. That is where we add value.”

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Wk 53 30/06/2016. The AWEX EMI reached the fiscal year-end on a positive note with a 14c rise taking it to 1297c, 7c short of the highest EOFY closing EMI on record. 28,865 bales were offered in three centres and resulted with a 93% clearance to the trade. Export interest was elevated as the AUD was slightly cheaper for the week against the greenback.

All Merino fleece categories continued to strengthen through to the last lot, with

Mr McLaren also said that as farms have become larger, Miller and James had made a conscious decision to increase the geographic spread of the business.

“We basically service from the Lachlan to the Murray. We pop up all over the place.

We may be based in Temora, but we travel everywhere. No farm is too big or too small for us to look at.”

With the rural property market very strong at the moment, Mr McLaren believes now is a good time for those people considering retirement or a change in direction to contact Miller and James to arrange an on farm meeting.

“We provide free market appraisals and the best thing is that it doesn’t cost you a cent to talk to us,” said Mr McLaren

the 19.5-22 micron FNF types posting the strongest results. There is currently less than 20c clean between the 19 and 21 MPG’s and a mere 120c clean between the 17 and 22 MPG’s. This reflects the shortage of medium micron Merino wool production and despite the 7.3% reduction on wool production YOY whilst the supply of superfine and ultrafine wool continues to increase. Skirtings and cardings types held firm whilst Crossbred fell out of favour.

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3 Top Moving Tips

HOUSE of the week

• Pack an overnight bag for all your essentials. When you arrive at your new home you will want essential items that you don’t need to go looking for. These may include; tooth brush, toothpaste, toilet paper and any medication that you may need.

• Pack the items that you need to get to first and foremost in a clear container. A clear container allows you to see the items that you will need to have access to quickly.

• For any of your small parts, remotes or electrical cables, pack them in a sandwich bag and use a texta to label the bag.

Barton Young NSW

John R. Barton

Real Estate Specialist

Your Home, Ready to Go Situated on a 600 square metre block, 20 Clifton Street is located within walking distance to hospitals and schools on the south side of Young. The property was built by the current and only owner. A brick veneer construction comprising of three good sized bedrooms with built in robes in all. Large open plan living, involving lounge-room with balcony at the front. Galley style kitchen with loads of space, breakfast bench and dining area adjacent. Modern bathroom with shower and bath as well as a separate toilet adjacent. Gas heating, ceiling fans as well as ducted evaporative cooling. Laun-

dry downstairs with heaps of space for a fridge, freezer and an additional toilet.

Single lock up garage with remote auto door and internal access via a stairwell.

Attached carport on the top side as well as an additional carport currently used as an entertaining area. Secure backyard, great for kids or pets. Expected rent return approximately $280 per week. With a price reduction this week to $260,000, the property represents good value. An open home is planned for this Saturday the 9th of July at 1pm. Call Dick Cummins for more information.

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John R Barton is Young’s oldest continually serving real estate agent, and is still actively selling homes in Young and district. Today’s Hilltops special is an interesting cottage with surprise interior. $239,000

27 Fontenoy St Young NSW 2994 Ph: 02 6382 5802 Mobile: 0427 205 533 Email: jandebarton@gmail.com PO Box 1062 YOUNG 2594

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Brand new 4 bedroom home located on site of original Grenfell goldrush Open spacious living areas combined with practical pristine kitchen Inc. ensuite., w.i.r., r.c. a/c., dishwasher, gas, 2 car garage, water tank There is also rear yard access with an approved DA for workshed

Agent Graeme Schneider M: 0417251795 P: 0263823333

Price $360,000 rh.com.au

Licensed: Real Estate Agent - Stock & Station Agent - Business Agent Licence No 877542 37 Main Street Young NSW 2594 - Phone: 6382 5800

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Blooms Chemist Young is currently running a huge sale on their Natio products, with 50% off marked clearance items and 10% off others. Just look out for their Natio shelf! Get down there by the end of the weekend to take advantage of this.

Applies to marked items only.

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Feeling sick this winter? Boorowa Pharmacy can fix that, but they also have some of the best women’s winter clothing in store right now!

Check out their gloves, beanies, scarves, heat packs and umbrellas.

Boorowa Pharmacy is looking after you this winter!

Botanica Romantica in Harden is the latest addition to the town that sells all things romantic, botanical, quirky and unique and they’re now open on weekends! Head down there this weekend to check out their beautiful range of items, including designer women’s clothing and handbags for winter!

Too cold to go outside this weekend? Then stay inside and get your cleaning done with the help of Harvey Norman Young!

Check out their massive range of brand new Electrolux cordless vacuum cleaners that will clean your home today!

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David Hall How long have you lived in Young?

I have lived in Young for my entire life, which is 37 years.

What do you enjoy the most about living in Young?

I like living in Young because all of my family is here, but I also enjoy working in the job that I have here too.

What do you do for work?

I am the Postal Manager at Australia Post Young.

What do you enjoy the most about the work you do?

I enjoy being able to work with members of the public to get their postal services done.

How do you like your coffee?

I don’t actually drink coffee. I like tea. I drink Bushell’s tea, white, with one sugar.

Where would your dream holiday be to?

My dream holiday would be to Hawaii. I have never been there and would like to go and check it out.

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INSURANCE Tips

Pet Insurance – A Load of Rubbish?

Like most insurances out there until you need them you feel like you are paying for thin air.

This is especially true with pet insurance which I thought was a load of rubbish (as do most pet owners: according to consumer group Choice, only 2 per cent of people insure their pets) until faced with the prospect of massive veterinary bills after our family dog decided to pick a fight with a king brown snake.

If your dog is prone to illness or if your cat routinely gets in to fights with other cats, pet insurance can take the stress out of expensive vet bills. Considering the high costs for complicated specialist treatments, pet insurance can offer value for money and give you peace of mind that you can afford the best treatment for your pet.

Three tips when buying pet insurance: First, read the policy properly – some insurance contracts may as well be written in Greek, so it pays to work out exactly what is included and excluded in your cover. Some insurers won’t pay out for pre-existing conditions, older pets or even certain breeds.

Second, choose the highest excess you can confidently afford to pay in the event of a claim (like $500); this will lower your yearly premium.

Finally, only insure for events that can financially devastate you. Insurers are only too happy to sell you a high-priced all-inclusive type of cover that allows you to claim vet visits and a host of extras – but you’ll pay through the paws for it. A lower-cost option is to get fully covered in the event of an accident and illness, and pay for any other vet treatment such as immunisations out of your own pocket.

So long as you buy the right policy, pet insurance like most insurance is a smart investment.

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WEEKEND adventure For almost 40 years the Mudgee Small Farm Field Days has been putting people living on the land in touch with the latest information, best practice and hundreds of exhibitors. Small farms, hobby farms, tree changers, small family holdings have been a focus, as it is often these ‘new chums’ that need a ‘leg up’ in dealing with all those things that need doing on our land. Be it fencing, rain water storage, choosing livestock, machinery and implements or a robot drone to go fetch the sheep. It’s a great day out for all the family.

See you at the Mudgee Small Farm Field Days 15th and 16th July.

Talk to us about your Insurance needs.

John Bowman & Alleena Vitnell 75 Main Street, Young NSW 2594 Phone: 02 6382 6022 Email: young@ausure.com.au www.ausure.com.au

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WHAT’S On

Stuart Freudenstein receiving the Lion of the Year award from Lion’s President Ray Bourke. Photo: Supplied.

Ray Bourke and Pauline Geppert, who received Citizen of the Year from the Lions Club.

Ray Bourke & Lion Helen Sell, who was the recipient of Melvin Jones Fellow Award.

The Young Lions Club’s new Board for 2016/17.

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Event Details

9 July

Uniting Church Monthly Markets Time: 8.00am - 1.00pm Venue: Uniting Church Hall & Grounds, Cnr Lynch & Cloete Street, Young.

Something for everyone; a variety of stalls, handmade craft items, plants & light refreshments. For more information, please contact; 6382 1519

9 July

‘Geek Out Convention’ The Young branch of the Salvation Army is hosting a comic book convention at the Salvation Army Church in Young. It is open to anyone interested in comic books and pop culture, and adults are welcome to bring their children with them.

It starts at 2pm. For more information please call Matthew Apps on 0427825535.

11 July

Young Women’s Bowling Club is holding its General Meeting at the Young Bowling Club clubhouse on Lachlan Street from 10am. All are welcome to attend.

14 July

Young Public School Movie Fundraiser - Me Before You 6:30pm for a 7:00pm Start. Tickets are $20. Held at Southern Cross Cinema, Main St, Young. Supper is provided and there is a complimentary glass of wine on arrival as well a lucky door prize and and raffle on the night. Come along and support Young Public School and its P&C. Ticket are available from M&M’s Music Studio, Sharron’s Hairline, Young Public School, and Southern Cross Cinema.

16 July

Young & Region Farmer Markets. Saturday Markets starting at 9am and finishing at 12pm at Anderson Park near the Railway station. Buy fresh straight from the producers.

Local fruit, vegetables, plants, wine, honey, goats milk products and baked goods. For any enquires call: 0439 638 233.

18 July

Young Society of Artists presents Art for beginners Three 2.5 hour workshops from 7pm to 9.30pm on Monday July 18, Monday July 25 and Monday August 1. Each week we will use a different medium and work on a series of exercises and examples learning the fundamentals: Developing tonal value techniques, composition and a general knowledge of where to start. Tutor: Megan Holt. Where: Studio Two, Southern Cross Cinema, entry by the car park gates. Cost: $20 per workshop, $55 for the three.

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22 July

Galapagos Duck - Jazz Band. Young Town Hall, Boorowa Street, Young. Iconic Australian Jazz band performing since 1969 and still going strong. Third time in Young.

BYO Basket Supper. 7.00pm for a 7.30 Start. Tickets Available from M & M’s Music Studio in Boorowa Street, Young. http://www.galapagosduck.net Certainly an event to mark off in your diary, for updated information check the websites listed.

23 July

The Young Society of Artists Exhibition Early Spring Exhibition opening Saturday 23rd July at 11am at the Burrangong Art Gallery, Young Visitor Information Centre.

29 July

Winter - Soup - Fundraising The Young Hospital Auxiliary are hosting their annual Young Hospital Soup Day from 11am until - 2.30pm. Cost is $12.00 per person. Choose from your favourite soup and select from a variety of breads. Finish with a delicious homemade slice or two and a cup of tea or coffee. All proceeds raised on the day will go towards the cost of equipment for the Young Hospital.

30 July

Boorowa Hospital 20th Anniversary - Cocktail Party. A celebration of the Boorowa Hospital for the 20th Anniversary of its official opening will be held at the Boorowa ExServices Club with a Cocktail Party.

01 Aug

Writers’ Workshop with Arnold Zable An award winning writer, storyteller, educator, human rights advocate and former lecturer at Melbourne University. His books include Jewels and Ashes, The Fig Tree, Café Scheherazade, Scraps of Heaven, Sea of Many Returns, Violin Lessons and the just released The Fighter. Monday August 1st from 9.30am - 4.30pm. The workshop will encourage all enthusiastic writers to take the next step on their writing journey from pen and paper to publishing. Topics will help you: • draw from life’s experiences and observations • develop from rough draft to completed work • activate the imagination • write in different styles • use diaries and journals Register for this workshop by phoning 6382 1886 or email swrls@young.nsw.gov.au

06 Aug

Young & Region Farmer Markets. Markets starting at 9am and finishing at 12pm at Anderson Park near the Railway station. Buy fresh straight from the producers. Local fruit, vegetables, plants, wine, honey, goats milk products and baked goods. For any inquires call: 0439 638 233.

If you have any photos from a special event, please send them to editor@hilltopsphoenix.com.au

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Our Mini Lotto was drawn last night 30th June 2016 at Young Bowling Club The Winning Numbers were: 1-12-19-5-13-14

There were no winners of 6 numbers And There were 4 winners of 5 numbers

Next Week the lotto Jackpot for winning 6 numbers will be $10,000.00 And The Lotto Jackpot for winning 5 numbers will be $137.00.

Next Draw is Thursday 7th July 2016 and will be drawn at the Young Bowling Club.

Mini Lotto Quick Pix tickets are sold at various outlets including the S&C Club, IGA, Woolworths, South West Slopes Credit Union and some hotels by Lions Members with the distinctive yellow box.

Note: 1st reserve 6 number pool is $10,000 2nd reserve 6 number pool is $350

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• Attendance at a committee meeting once every two months.

• A willingness to be involved in activities of the Southern Cross Care, Young Retirement Village.

• The position is voluntary, no allowances are paid.

A One Page written application outlining: • Your contact details, • What you have to offer this committee and Young Retirement Village, • Prior experience and • Any other information that might support your Expression of Interest.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Stan Reimer (Committee Chairperson) on 6382 1062 or Jeff Granger (Secretary) on 0418 699 437.

Applications close 29 July 2016 and should be mailed to: The Secretary, PO Box 184, Young NSW.

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Cherrypickers Storm into Top Four

IMAGE: Boorowa Goldies players line up for a kick-off earlier this season. Photo: Supplied.

Goldies Lift Confidence After Finally Beating Jindabyne

It was the difference between staying in the South Coast Monaro top four or dropping out, but the Boorowa Goldies managed to stay in, after beating Jindabyne for the first time in three years, 17-13 at home last Saturday 25th June 2016.

The Goldies were able to enjoy a BYE last weekend, but their final three matches should prove to be a tough run home into the finals.

They play the sixth-placed Batemans Bay in Batemans Bay this weekend, before facing Crookwell and Taralga in the final two rounds at home - each of which are placed third and second respectively.

But Goldies captain and coach Marty Corcoran said the win over Jindabyne gave his side the confidence it needed to face the challenges of the next few weeks.

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“Our confidence was great against Jindabyne despite being without our flyhalf, and he should be back for the Batemans Bay match which will be a boost for us,” he said.

“I think our defence got us over the line against Jindabyne. We had a big wind behind us in the first half and scored most of our points then, but we were against it in the second half and struggled to get out of our own end.”

“But we held tight in defence and didn’t allow Jindabyne to crack through us too much.”

Talking about where he would like his men to finish the regular season before the finals, he said their goal was to win each game, but as a minimum he said they could remain in the top four if they continued playing good football.

By Joshua Matic

Young Cherrypickers coach Neil Thorman has praised his men’s defensive efforts in trying conditions against Wagga Wagga Brothers last Sunday, and says that is what they will continue to work on.

While no rain fell at Alfred Oval last Sunday, overcast conditions meant overnight moisture stayed on the grass, and with the wind picking up in the afternoon, running against it proved difficult.

However the Pickers still managed to keep Brothers try-less in the encounter while scoring three of their own, winning 16-2.

Thorman said he was extremely proud of his players’ defensive effort, and said that moving forward, the game plan would be to keep playing simple football.

“Our defensive effort was great and I thought that Brothers never looked like scoring a try. They kicked the early penalty goal to lead 2-0 but that was really a credit to our defence,” he said.

While the Pickers’ defence proved impenetrable last Sunday, Thorman also credited their attacking effort in conditions not ideal for throwing the ball around too much.

“We still scored some great tries despite the soggy conditions, so that will give us some confidence as well,” he said.

With six games remaining, the Pickers have a good run home to cement their position in the top four, with a round 16 clash against the Gundagai Tigers their only one against a better-placed opposition.

By Joshua Matic

This Week at Tipperary Golf Club

A full round of golf was enjoyed last week by members. Tuesday’s winner of the 9 hole stroke competition was Brian Wall with a score of 36/23 and 2nd placing going to Pat Hewen with 38/23. Bill Foreman was the only gobble winner with 2.

Thursday’s play was an 18 hole stroke event with Max Hall winning the days play with 79/58. 2nd spot awarded to Pat Hewen on 79/59. Birdie winner was Pat Hewen with 1.

On Sunday, the monthly medal round was played and sponsored by Towhall Newsagency. The “A” Grade winner was Brad Noordhuis with 64/55 and runners up going to Kev Rattenbury with his score of 76/58. “B” Grade saw Lindsay Sheather take home first position on 77/54 and runners up

to Max Hall on 82/61. Pat Hewen was the only lady competitor and her score was 77/57. Longest drive for the mens went to Brad Noordhuis and Pat Hewen for the ladies. Brad scored himself 2 birdies and Pat 1.

There was no NTP winner or birdie hole winner. Gobble winners were, Brad 2, Bill 2, Pat 1, Scott Bennett 1, Lindsay 1. Kev was the lucky raffle winner. Thanks to the Townhall Newsagency for their sponsorship of the monthly medals and thank you to Mark Mellish for coming out to talk to the members about Insurance matters - your advice was much appreciated.

Sunday will see Corbett Tyre & Batteries sponsoring a new event. Sunday will be a Foursomes event, so come on out and enjoy a round of golf. Until next week, Happy Golfing !!!

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IMAGE: Young High School students mingle with some of the Brumbies’ players last Friday night, after the ACT-based side easily accounted for the Queensland Reds. Photo: Supplied.

Young High School students rub shoulders with Brumbies Fourteen rugby union enthusiasts from Young High School got a rare chance to get up close with ACT Brumbies Rugby stars last Friday night, when the Brumbies took on the Queensland Reds at Canberra Stadium.

The students, who travelled to the round 15 Super Rugby clash as part of the school leadership team, otherwise known as the Champions Mentoring Program, were welcomed onto the sideline with about 15 minutes to go in the game.

The players then came over and spoke with the students while signing their shirts and souvenirs.

It turned out to be a great game for the students to see, with the home side putting the Reds to the sword and running away with a 43-24 win.

“The trip was an opportunity to recognise the contribution these students make to our

school. The boys were very chuffed when they got escorted down the tunnel onto the field,” said Young High School Principal Keith Duran.

Brumbies Rugby Senior Development Officer, Damien Tyson, said the opportunity to get down onto the sideline during a game would usually cost around $300 per person.

“We see the value in acknowledging country kids and getting them to games and having them meet players, “ he said.

“The school approached us and explained how these boys are leaders and role models within their school and we wanted to support the good work they are doing.”

The students were also lucky enough to meet Australian Wallabies and Brumbies legend George Gregan, who was on field doing post game player interviews in his working capacity with Super Rugby broadcaster Fox Sports Australia.

Bitter cold for regional open/senior fours playoff The day was fine but cloudy and bitterly cold for the team from Young - Kate Cooper, Heather Bailey, Margaret Gailey and Elsie Hines - to compete in the Open/Senior Fours Regional Playoff at Harden. Young played Wagga RSL team in the morning. They had a good game and played well and were 2 shots up going into the last end but Wagga RSL won by one point when they got 3 shots. In the afternoon Young

played West Wyalong who proved to be too good a team when they beat Young 24 to 15.

West Wyalong went on to beat Wagga RSL 20 to 18.

Congratulations to the Young team for getting that far. And don’t forget there is always next year.

Young singles player unsuccessful in oak flats The winner of the Young WBC Singles Championship – Margo Parker – was

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Unfortunately, East Maitland proved too strong and Margo was out after only one game. What a great experience though to get to compete at that level.

Congratulations Margo.