Uralla PostThe

Our fortnightly newspaper - Ph 02 6778 4321 - editor@theurallapost.com Issue #5Thursday, 1 November 2012

Thunderbolt rides again

Here at The Uralla Post we have had a number of reports from locals being approached via email and direct mail to pay for services, products and more often than not advertising for businesses that they have not ordered and not approved to be used.

The usual scam runs like this, they send you an invoice claiming you owe them for the aforementioned ad, product or service. It’s not normally a huge amount of money as they hope you will just pay ti in the course of your bill paying. What

business owner is going to question a $30-$40 bill when he has others sitting on the desk worth hundreds of dollars.

Be aware and vigilant, if you receive a bill for something you didn’t order then don’t pay it. The consumer credit code strictly prohibits this practice.

If you have any so called ‘bills’ that you would like to share with us, make a copy or print it off and we will investigate it further. If we name the scammers it will help others avoid it.

Citizens beware!

What a weekend! Bikers,cowboys and families flocked to our lovely town from all over the place.

The street parade was a lot of fun. The re-enactment of thunderbolts

arrest was well done by the Upjohn boys, Bill Sr, Tim and Will.Many other schools and community groups were represented in the street parade.Harleys were

everywhere with some amazing bikes in the show and shine.

Alma park was buzzing with activity and the billy cart derby was enjoyed by participants and spectators alike.

The Thunderbolt’s Classic Bull Ride was marked by a bit of an interruption when Murray the Biker, from Thargomindah, who rides a 200cc ag bike, wanted to have a ride on a bull. With 3 security guys trying to get him of the fence rail, finally he was given his shot of riding a bull.

Duncan Elks, our local champion, was enlisted to kit him out and give him these sage words of wisdom about bull riding, “hang on”. In the end Murray ended up with a cut above his eye and a qualified ride on his second attempt. Money raised from the event went towards McMaugh Gardens.

‘End of Days’ played on Saturday night to a enthusiastic response from the crowd. Punctuated by a great display of fireworks by the ‘Holy Smoke’ team. The top and bottom pubs both were busy and everyone behaved themselves.

By all reports the numbers of folk in town this year for the Thunderbolts Festival were down a little on last year. This didn’t detract from the fun and enjoyment had by all.

Thank you to all the sponsors, organisers, store holders, SES and many others that all are helped make the event run smoothly and Uralla better. We will count the days until next years event.

ABC will have a bit of feature on Friday night at 6:45pm

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Letter to the editor

Where is your dog?Is it home? Confined in your yard

where it is not getting into mischief or harming anyone else or their property?

You may think that your is the best one ever but not everyone else may do. Funny that it is always a good tame dog that harms others and their controlled pets.

We have a lovely village that is slowly getting a bad rep for dog faeces littering the streets and parks.

Children playing in Alma Park run the risk of disease and illness due to the dog faeces in the play area.

We have two off leash areas and Alma Park is not one of them but locals continually ignore this fact. The areas are the rest area on the northern side of town where the statues are and the cricket common at restricted times. It is hoped that all would clean up after their dogs even when using an off leash area.

There are steep fines for owners who fail to be responsible for their dogs including the following;

• Dog not on a lead in public place = $220• Failure to remove dog faeces = $275• Failure to prevent dog from escape = $220A full list of the penalties is available

from the local council office.With this in mind, why is our

council not more active in helping to eradicate the problem? You would think it is in everyone’s best interest including the dogs, owners and the general public including visitors to our town.

Concerned Resident

My 2c worth, When we were briefed before the recent

elections, it was made quite clear that ‘dogs’ were a significant problem for council.

It seems increasingly obvious to this resident that we need a full time ranger to enforce the existing rules. Dog rules, spitting and littering rules, enforce the rules we have and it will help make Uralla better.

Duncan, editor

Kingstown General Store

‘thank you’ to all our loyal customers

Mandy Basnett-Hawkins

Memorial BallThe Ball and Auction was a huge

success. 170 tickets were sold and to date $20,000 has been raised, which is absolutely amazing. It makes you appreciate this wonderful, kind and generous community which we are fortunate to be a part of.

Mandy was an amazing mother, sister, aunt, partner & friend. She had a smile that would brighten up anyone’s day, a huge heart and a beautiful warm personality.

She was loved by everybody and touched all our lives and made the world a much brighter place. This tragic event left a void in our hearts.

We would like to thank everyone for all the effort in volunteering their time to make the ball happen. Plans are under way to perhaps make the ball an annual event

Thank you Uralla,Leesa Press, Dick Geldof &

Rebecca White

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150 years youngUralla Central School will be celebrating it’s 150th year of educating our children on the 9th and 10th of November.With many

former students coming to celebrate it will be a fun time to get in touch with your local community.

Friday, November 9th 2012Official Assembly 10.15am, School

Open Day, Whole School BBQ, Student Activities.

Saturday, November 10th 2012Family Fun Day 11am – 2pm,

Sesquicentenary Dinner 6pm - tickets available up to the 8th for $40 each.

Ticket price includes nibbles on arrival and a 2 course meal, juice & soft drinks. BYO alcohol, tickets cannot be held without payment.

No school student or persons under 18 are permitted to attend as per the Department of Education & Communities policy regarding alcohol at school events.

Two thumbs upAfter a complaint was made

about the state of the creek, Council has assigned a few folk a few days a week to fix up the creek running through town

Well done to Council and particularly well done to the staff on council that were so polite and helpful to a local when enquiring about what was happening.

This week we had the streets

swept! Alleviating many complaints about litter, in particular cigarette butts in the stormwater gutters.

These drain straight into our creeks. So we will keep the frogs alive a little longer.

Thanks Dr hughes for your 33

years of service to our community. We welcome Dr Ricardo Alkhouri as the new GP in town

Melbourne Cup Party

Once again the Uralla Branch of the Australian Red Cross will hold Melbourne Cup Party at McCrossins Mill in Uralla.

Come along and enjoy lunch in the beautiful gardens and surrounds of historic McCrossins Mill located in Salisbury St. Uralla on Tuesday 6th November, 2012 from 12:30pm.

There will be a chicken and champagne lunch with complimentary drinks, as well as sweeps, raffles, and prizes for the most elegant race-goer and the best dressed gentleman. The race will be shown on a big screen.

All this for only $20 per person!Tickets may be purchased at the

Uralla Visitor Centre cafe, or by contacting Anne on 6775 5554, or from Uralla Red Cross members

The ArmidaleGuinea Pig Show!

All pet guinea pigs are welcome. Is your guinea pig the prettiest?

The fastest eater? The shiniest? Is it the best groomed? Does it have the nicest nails? Is it the heaviest? Enter and find out! Date: 4/11/12

Time: The hall will open at 9am, judging starts at 10am

Location: Main pavilion at Armidale Showground

New England Community College

Upcoming Courses in Uralla • Traffic Control Blue Card – 14th November• Traffic control Yellow Card – 15th November• First Aid – 2 Thurs. evenings 15th & 22nd November• OH&S Construction Induction White Card – 29th NovemberUpcoming Courses in Armidale • Safe Food Handling Level one – 13th November• Coffee service espresso – 14th November• Food Safety Supervisor – 15th November• First Aid – 19th November• Traffic Control Blue Card – 03rd December• Traffic control Yellow Card – 04th DecemberFor enquiries and enrollments

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Uralla Creek Walk Sanctuary open for businessBy Barry BlairVISITORS and local residents of

Uralla will benefit following the official opening of Uralla Creek Walk Sanctuary.

Speaking at the weekend opening ceremony, Uralla Rivercare Group Chairman, Michael Batt said the big question asked 12 years ago, was where to start.

Other questions included the status of Uralla Creek; was it a creek or a stormwater drain?

“Uralla Creek was an absolute mess, and we had to make a start, somewhere”, he said.

“Uralla Shire Council supported the project and initially assisted with sediment eradication caused by erosion, the removal of (weeping) willow trees, and native tree plantings.”

“The official opening of the walk is the culmination of 12 year’s work, and the contribution made by Uralla Shire Council is acknowledged.”

Uralla shire mayor, Michael Pearce said council had thanked the River

Care Group, who had started the project with a vision of passion.

“Beneficiaries have witnessed a healing of their catchment area brought about by the joint efforts of Catchment Management Authority: Border Rivers-Gwydir, CWC, Green Corps, HiCUB, NSW Environmental Trust, Landcare Southern New England, Uralla Rivercare Group, and Uralla Environment.

The Hon. Richard Torbay, Member for Northern Tablelands acknowledged the leadership role played by Uralla Shire Council, and the NSW Government, played during the project.

“Community support, provided the important ingredients of motivation and momentum; which in turn resulted in a

positive outcome,” he said.“The project will be an ongoing one,

and will be added to in years to come.”“Locals and visitors are urged to come and see for themselves what has been

done.”Wildlife corridors are identified

with mural “totem” posts, while the Tortoise Track represents local

indigenous people and their connection to land and water.

Directional bollards direct walkers from Porter Park and Maitland Street, along Uralla Creek through to Alma Park.

Walkers are also assisted by a large scale map in Porter Park, and directional leaflets available from Uralla Visitor Information Centre

story & photos by Barry Blair

(back row) Uralla Rivercare Group chairman, Michael Batt, Aboriginal elder Les Townsend, Uralla

Rivercare Group secretary Bev Stubberfield, Member for Northern Tablelands The Hon. Richard Torbay, Uralla shire mayor, Michael Pearce, (front

row) Stelios Chalnas, Daniel Fletcher, Penny Rummery.

Sunhill Dairy GoatsGoat Field Day Sunday 18th November

Promote the goat. Not hard when they are an amazing animal for small land holds or your big acreage. The versatility of the goat is one that gives the sustainable farm a good name.

At our field day we will provide information for all walks, from small hobbyist to seasonal breeders.

If you always wanted a goat but were never sure about how to keep them or what breed to have, then we have speakers to fill your head with all the right information.

Come and enjoy a day talking to other goat enthusiasts and try the many goat treats, ice cream, sausages, pies, milkshakes, cheese, soaps, moisturisers and more. Babies to bottle feed and lots of hands on with the furry kind.

There will be demonstrations, various breeds on display and for sale, goat cart, drenching program, health and management, herd recording, CAE and new research and caring for pregnant goats.

Registration Costs $15 per person $35 for a family, includes, morning tea, lunch and children’s activities. Starts at 9.30am.

Where: Sunhill Dairy Goats, 645 The Gap Road, Uralla. Register online: sunhillskin.com.au or Contact Corinne: (02) 6778 4505, 0416 509 295, email: goatday@sunhillskin.com.au

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For easy consumption, all the naturally rich food ingredients have been individually dried and blended together to form a rich food powder capsule. Hard Night Plus is made in an Australian certified GMP production facility listed for health products.The Uralla Post advises anyone looking for a good time (that may turn into a hard night out) to drink responsibly and in moderation.

It is well known that eating a good meal before drinking alcohol will reduce its effects (such as

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Enjoying Both Your Cat And Your WildlifeAny discussion about cats and the

environment must include both feral and domestic animals because in reality one can become the other.

Evidence of wildlife losses caused by cats, through hunting and the spread of disease, is mounting as the findings of more studies are reported.

Some simple and sensible steps will remove the threat to wildlife. The cat, Felis catus, whether domesticated or feral, is a natural predator of animals up to its own weight and size,According to the Environmental Protection these pets, despite generally being well fed at home, on average take 16 mammals, 8 birds and 8 reptiles annually.

For cat-owners less committed to absolute wildlife and pet care but who are prepared to make some effort, management is straightforward.

In Australia, traditionally the cat has been admired and ownership has been encouraged by many Australians as both a social companion and a destroyer of vermin, despite its Domestic cat care

From the outset it should be made quite clear that there is a simple win win solution to the problem of domestic cats and the surrounding wildlife – a bonus for the humans that love both.

There are three big management issues confronting a cat-owner –uncontrolled breeding, wildlife hunting and spread of disease. Here are some ideas to relieve these issues

Desexing, the pay-off is that, on average, desexed cats live longer.

Keep the cat in at night to reduce prime-time kills.

Most cats will use litter trays if trained to. By cleaning the litter out daily and carefully disposing of the faeces, you can remove the danger of toxoplasmosis to members of the household as well as to wildlife.

A cat run incorporated into your house protects both your indoor cat and wildlife.

Triple-bell your cat so that all the movement is captured; single bells appear to be ineffective.

Note that bells don’t help reptiles, which can’t hear.

Roamin Lions26 Moree roamin Lions spent a lovely

time in Uralla ariving on the 21st and leaving on the 23rd.

While here in Uralla they visited lots of interesting sights. Uralla Lions club joined the Roamin Lions on the Saturday at the golf club for dinner and and it was enjoyed by one and all.

There was a tail twister on the night it raised $60 which was donated to the Mandy Basnett-Hawkins appeal.

Before leaving Uralla the Moree Roamin Lions Club said they had enjoyed themselves greatly.

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National SES WeekNational SES Week 12-18 November

is celebrated each year by State Emergency Services across Australia as a way of congratulating the 40,000 volunteers nationally for their hard work and dedication to helping people in times of need.

The past 12 months have been particularly busy for NSW SES volunteers who’ve helped over 20,000 people during the flood emergency that swept across New South Wales earlier this year.

A feature of National SES Week is Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day) on 14 November.

We would like to encourage everyone to wear orange on this day to show support for SES Volunteers. Get your workplace or school involved. Download these flyers to promote WOW Day where you are and go orange for SES

volunteers on 14 November.National SES Week is also an

opportunity to promote the role of volunteers in our communities. The NSW SES has around 10,000 volunteers across the state from all walks of life.

Volunteers range in age from 16 to 80 and can be involved in any activity from flood rescue to tarping roofs, clearing fallen trees and engaging with communities about storm and flood safety.

For more info on becoming a NSW SES volunteer, please call 1800 201 000

Woolbrook School Horse Sports Day

Friday, 9 November 2012 at Walcha Showground

Woolbrook Public School which has 23 students will be holding its first ever Horse Sports Day at Walcha which will be run in conjunction with Walcha Campdraft and Gymkhana to be held on Saturday and Sunday, 10 – 11 November 2012.

The day will consist of both primary and secondary students and we anticipate 80 – 120 students on horseback for the day ranging in ages from 5 to 16 plus. Woolbrook Public School consists of only 13 families and we are in need of funds.

Small schools rely heavily on parental support and to host an event such as this we need as much help and support as possible. Later this year seven of our students will be traveling to Sydney to play the marimbas at the Entertainment Centre as foyer entertainment for the Schools Spectacular 2012. This is a wonderful opportunity for our rural students to experience city life.

Call Tania Haling for nomination forms achaling@bigpond.com orph. 6777 5880 or mobile 0427 462 473.

Horses obtain their the mineral nutrition through the feed they eat. In the ideal horse world horses would get to roam free and graze on pastures of their choice especially those that are high in minerals.

In today's world many horses are locked up in small paddocks and fed in troughs with hay or grain or processed feeds and in many cases only fed what the horses owner can afford.The small paddocks may have some feed in it but many are over grazed, weathered and the pastures depleted in nutrition, Minerals are needed to help your horse mature,

maintain energy and performance, and help prevent health problems. A horses mineral requirement will vary depending on their weight, age, breed and available food intake.

Paradise Nutrients Broad Spectrum Horse Minerals are a concentrated broad spectrum mineral formula derived from a selection of sea minerals and sea plants, Kelp, minerals from pristine deposits of age old healing plants and herbs, dolomite, bentonite, diatomite, MSM

sulphur, garlic, and other essential herb and plant derived minerals and nutrients. The ingredients in this product together contain a broad spectrum of over 75 minerals.

The broad spectrum of minerals may assist in replenishing many of the minerals that your horse may be lacking in their diet. Plant derived minerals from an organic or natural source are by far more readily available to animals than synthetic or mineral salts. Plant derived minerals have already been digested through a process called photosynthesis.

“Are Your Horses Getting Everything They Need”

Local business woman, Vanessa Fischer, secured the first distributor role in NSW for Paradise Nutrients products.

For more information or to place your order call on 6778 7183.

Mineral supplements are available for other breeds as well

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Motor VehiclesFORD Laser 1999, 5dr Hatch, 139,000km, good condition, 6mth rego, $4,500 neg 6778 3757 or 0417 248 951

MAZDA 3 SP23 2007 Hatch 87,000km Granite, Leather interior, Six stack Bose CD, New tyres, 6mth rego, $18,490. Ph 0411 193 854

For Sale Queen size waterbed,wooden frame and base, heater liner and bladder, just $300 o.n.o. 6778 4329

2 Trundle single bed bases, EXCELLENT COND $20 EACH. 6778 4379

5 PIONEER ALL SURROUND SPEAKERS EXCELLENT COND $80 The LOT. 6778 4379

Mens shirts, Woolworths, M size, 3 S/S, 1 L/S, plus S/less jumper. All as new.  Sell the lot $120 6778 3757

Rainwater Tank, 1200 Gal, NO RUST, $250, Norseman Slow Combustion heater, great for workshop $250 0427 733 160

AGA Stove - Kingstown Area, Cream 2 door oil, easily converted to elect or gas. No rust. Working Order. $2000 o.n.o. 6723 7108 or 0407 011 471

CaravansSCENIC 18ft with twin beds, awning, fridge, microwave, tv etc. Rego Sept 2013. Stabilisers perfect condition. As new & always garaged MUST SEE ph 6778 5161

Motor Bikes1980 Honda CX500 Rego, till 28th oct 2012. Call John 0411 374 334 $2500 o.n.o.

Diary DatesUralla Unique Markets

November 10th at Uralla Central School 10am start. Lots of fresh produce and eggs.

Uralla Jnr Football Club Christmas Party, Sat 10th November 2012, 5pm at Woodville Oval BYO Drinks & chairs, Free Sausage Sizzle, RSVP;5/11/12 Lisa 6778 3391

All players and family welcome.

Australia Day Awards NominationsUralla

Nominations are invited for Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Sports Awards, to be presented on Australia Day, 2013.

Nominees must be Australian citizens and live in the Uralla Shire. Young Citizen of the year nominees must be under twenty seven years of age nn the 26th January, 2013.

Forms are available from the Uralla Shire office, Uralla Library, Uralla Post Office, Uralla branch of the New England Credit Union and National Australia Bank or the Secretary of the Australia Day Committee, 14 Dumaresq St, Uralla. Ph 6778 4328. Nominations close on Friday 14th December 2012.

Late nominations will not be considered

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The Kingstown Pony Club and Uralla & District Pony Club had their annual combined gymkhana over the two days of the weekend.

Competitors of all ages took part, with a healthy showing from our under 5 year olds.Many different pony clubs

from all around the district were present and the weather was thankfully warm and sunny.

All of the organisers should all be praised for their efforts and the local SES unit helped out too, to make another excellent event in Uralla.

thank you to all who attended as well

GRANDSTAND

GOAT FIELD DAY - SUNDAY 18TH NOVEMBERSunhill Dairy Goats - 645 The Gap Road, Uralla

A family friendly day with hands on demos of goat keeping, husbandry and health issues, worm egg counts and identification, CAE and new research, breeds, show goats, and cute babies to cuddle.

Registration: $15 per person, $35 familyMorning Tea and Lunch Included.

Bookings Essential: RSVP 12th November 2012.Contact/Information: Corinne Annetts

Phone: (02) 6778 4505 M: 0416 509 295Email: goatday@sunhillskin.com.au

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Pro bull riding in Uralla

Annual Inter-club Gymkhana

The inaugural Thunderbolt Classic Bull Ride was a rousing success by all reports. With local bull riding champ Duncan Elks making

an appearance and ring-in biker, Murray from Thargomindah.

Money raised is going towards our very own McMaugh Gardens. Organisers were very happy with the turnout for the Bull Ride and if we ask nicely perhaps we will see some more events in our town. If you would like catch up with more of the photos, check out our Facebook page and the

photo archive at http://photos.theurallapost.com

The prize money of $4000 made sure we plenty of competitors which of course leads to many happy spectators. The refreshments flowed throughout the warm and sunny after

out the back of the Top Pub. Who would have thought you could have such

a fun time in a converted pub carpark. The winner, Riley Gibson, and 2nd

place getter, Todd Litchfield, of the OPEN Bullride both donated a portion of their winnings to McMaugh gardens, WELL DONE.

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