Local boy, Alex Tout and his horse Ernie travelled down to Foxground
(between Berry & Kiama) to attend a 5 day Horse Eventing Camp in the
last week of Term 2.
Alex was invited by Simon Kale, a Level 3 EFA Instructor, to the Fox-
ground Training Stables and Stud. Alex was one of only 8 students in-
vited to take part and he is very grateful of this amazing opportunity.
During this very busy and eventful week, Alex participated in Dressage,
Showjumping and Cross Country Events.
On the final day all students went to the Shoalhaven Jump Club at Berry
where they were able to practice all the skills they had learnt during the
week and took part in the Clear Round Jumping.
It has only been through the efforts of Young Pony Club, training with
riding instructor, Jo Sabidussi and Alex’s determination and ongoing
commitment that he has been given opportunities like this.
Alex is also attending the Harden Horse Trails this weekend where he
will compete in Dressage and Showjumping on Saturday and Cross
Country on Sunday. The Murringo community wishes Alex the best in
his Eventing competitions and as they say “Break A Leg”!
Alex performs well in the saddle.
Update your Calendar with…….
• Murringo School P&C Meeting, Tues. 4th Aug at 3.30pm.
• MCA Meeting at the Hall on Wed. 5th August at 7pm.
• Mobile Playgroup at the Hall on Wed. 5th & 19th Aug - 1.30pm-
3pm.
• Knitting & Craft Evening at the Craft Shop at 7pm, Wed 12th
August.
• Jewellery Party at the Hall, Saturday , 15th August starting
at 2pm.
• Tai Chi Classes at the Hall on Wednesdays from 9am to 10am.
• Tuesday Ladies Tennis at 11am.
• Fun Family Sunday Tennis at 2pm.
• Church Services Anglican—2nd Sunday 8am
Catholic—4th Sunday 7.30am
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By Email
By Phone 6384-6351
By Fax
6384-6322
By Hand Just drop it in the big green mailbox at
the entrance of the school.
August 2009
Issue 6
OUROUROUROUR
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It was a trip of a lifetime for local tennis lady, Fay Gruber, who
travelled to Ireland last month.
Fay was invited to join her two younger sisters, Diana Thackeray
and Wendy Keane, for an adventure to remember. Diana, who
lives in Melbourne, has visited Ireland before and fell in love with
it. She then had an idea to gather her sisters back with her to
explore the rest of Ireland she didn't get time to see.
The girls got to visit the famous Harrods Department Store in
London during a short stopover. Upon their arrival in Dublin,
they picked up their car and found a B&B just on the outskirts in
Palmerston.
Some of the places they visited were the Waterford Tower Hotel,
Waterford Crystal, the Templemore Arms Hotel, Cork and
Killarney. The sisters stayed in a beautiful B&B called Bunratty
Lodge before moving on to Derry and then they experienced two
nights in Belfast. They caught up with relatives in Omeath before
visiting the Carlingford Medieval Village, then back to Dublin.
On the girls way home, they got to stay two nights in London,
travel on the famous red double decker buses, the London Eye
and float down the Themes.
Meanwhile, back in Australia, Fay’s husband, Kevin, was left to fend for himself. He managed to score
a few invitation for tea, managed to make his side of the bed - once or twice, turn on the washing
machine and the dishwasher and vacuum the floor. Well Done Kev!
A Trip to the Emerald Isle.
Children have big ears and big eyes,
therefore watch the little things you say and the little things you do." Author Jim H.
Page 2
Can you name any of these faces?
Extensions to the Bushfire Shed
Chicken & Leek Casserole A hearty casserole is just what you need to warm up on a cold night and this one's a real winner!
Ingredients - serves 4
Method
Preheat oven to 180°C. Place flour in a large plastic bag and season with salt and pepper. Add chicken
and shake to coat. Remove chicken from bag, shaking off any excess flour.
Heat butter and oil in a heavy-based saucepan over medium heat. Cook chicken, in batches, for 3 to 4
minutes each side or until golden. Remove to a plate.
Add leek, bacon and garlic to pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until leek is ten-
der. Add 2 cups stock, wine and mushrooms. Bring to the boil. Remove from heat. Transfer mixture
to an ovenproof dish. Add chicken. Cover and bake for 35 minutes. Remove cover and add beans.
Cover and cook for a further 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Pour remaining 1 cup stock into a saucepan over medium heat and bring to the boil. Place couscous
in a heatproof bowl. Pour stock over couscous and stir to combine. Cover and stand for 4 to 5
minutes or until stock is absorbed. Stir gently with a fork to separate grains.
Spoon couscous into bowls. Spoon over chicken casserole and serve.
This month’s warming recipe
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Over the last month there has been some building going on in the village.
The Murringo Fire Shed has been extended to eventually incorporate a
kitchen, meeting room and a shower. Local volunteers have worked on
the extension, including the laying of the slab, standing of the frame,
fixing of the trusses and putting up the iron, over the last month or so.
The Fire Brigade wishes to thank those volunteers for their time,
patience, jokes and efforts in making this building project possible.
Back to School After a very relaxing holiday for all students and staff, Murringo Public
School is already back to work, with an exciting term planned. Last Friday
saw us participating in National Schools Tree Day where we planted a mini
orchard for our Kitchen Garden Program and a range of native trees/shrubs.
On Friday 7th August we will be hosting Wombat Public School who are
coming along to participate in our Kitchen Garden Program and to learn
about how it works. Wombat Public are looking at starting a similar scheme
at their school and will be bringing their whole school as well as parents and
teachers to experience this fantastic program. We would love to see all of
our usual volunteers as well as any new faces to assist on the day from
10.00am - 1.00pm.
1/4 cup plain flour 2 garlic cloves, crushed
8 chicken thigh fillets, trimmed,
halved crossways
4 rashers bacon, rind removed,
chopped
1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup white wine
1 tablespoon olive oil 100g button mushrooms, sliced
1 leek, halved, washed, sliced 100g green beans, trimmed, halved
3 cups chicken stock 1 cup couscous
Let’s Party ………………………...
Oh My God! Oh My God! Oh My God! Oh My God!
“BUTCH” “BUTCH” “BUTCH” “BUTCH” Young is Young is Young is Young is
40404040
Have Fun on
the 13th.
Scottie Scottie Scottie Scottie
Taubman is Taubman is Taubman is Taubman is
turning 22turning 22turning 22turning 22
Who said that
he wouldn’t get
past 21.
Happy
Birthday for
the 4th.
Happy 8th Happy 8th Happy 8th Happy 8th
Birthday Birthday Birthday Birthday
Miss Georgia Bennett-Brown
on the
7th August.
Kathryn Unwin will be
celebrating her
birthday on the
17th. Put your
feet up, Granma
Love Molly.
Happy Belated Happy Belated Happy Belated Happy Belated
Birthday Birthday Birthday Birthday
Raylene Raylene Raylene Raylene
Taylor. Taylor. Taylor. Taylor.
Sorry, you Sorry, you Sorry, you Sorry, you
can’t stop the can’t stop the can’t stop the can’t stop the
aging process.aging process.aging process.aging process.
SAMUEL ROBERT TOUT
will be
39 yrs
on the
18th
August
Cheers
Sam!
Happy 14th Birthday Alex Tout Happy 14th Birthday Alex Tout Happy 14th Birthday Alex Tout Happy 14th Birthday Alex Tout from Your Harem.from Your Harem.from Your Harem.from Your Harem.
87th Birthday
Wishing
you well
GORDON
OAKES
on the
16th
August.
Have a
great day.
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JEWELLERY PARTY On Saturday, 15th August, you are
invited to come along to a Piccadilly
Jewellery Party at the Hall starting at 2pm.
Afternoon Tea will be available and all
proceeds will go towards the Tennis Club.
Please come along and enjoy!
FOR SALE Hyundai Accent 4 door sedan Year 2000
model, only 49,000 km on
the clock, goes well,
very good condition,
12 months rego, manual,
fully serviced, radio,
air-conditioning and new
battery.$5,000 ONO,
Rego WRY 503.
Phone 6384 6259.
CAFÉ MURRINGO Leonie & Andre would like to Thank You for your continued
support of Café Murringo (licensed to serve beer & wine). Our trading hours are Wednesday to Sunday 7.30am to 3.30pm for breakfast, lunch, morning & afternoon tea.
For reservations, please phone 6384-6220.
If you find you have run out of milk, eggs or butter, please call, we may be able to assist.
Handmade Greeting Cards for many different occasions are on
sale at the Murringo Craft Shop. For
something special or when the shop is
closed, please call Joan on 6384-6422.
Birthday Wishes Birthday Wishes Birthday Wishes Birthday Wishes
Nina Dowling Nina Dowling Nina Dowling Nina Dowling
Happy Happy Happy Happy
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Aug Aug Aug Aug
Greater Southern Area Health
Tai Chi Classes Every Wednesday at the Hall.
9am to 10am. Gold Coin Donation Enquiries: Keren Walker 6384-6366