Jerilderie Early Learning Centre raised more than $8000 from its major raffle this year.
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Angus Heath won the Husqvarna TS142 lawn tractor and 4 litres of engine oil, sponsored by Dawmac Berrigan.
Paige Nash won the Styx Mill Oilskin Shearling lined vest, sponsored by Elders Jerilderie Branch and Ian Bryce won the 26” BKT mountain bike, sponsored by Jerilderie Tyre Service.
Janine A’Vard won the dog and poultry feed package sponsored by AG n Vet Jerilderie.
The Jerilderie Early Learning Centre committee expressed their gratitude to the sponsors for their generosity, and thanked everyone who supported the raffle and the Early Learning Centre.
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Sympathy is extended to Nancy Bryce and her family following the death of Nancy’s husband, Ron, in Jerilderie MPS, on Wednesday, August 2.
Ron had been a resident in the MPS for a short time.
Prior to this, he and Nancy had retired from their farm to settle into ‘suburban’ life in Jerilderie.
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How are you going with your recycling cycle?
Managing to remember what bin goes out on which fortnight?
Murrumbidgee Council has recently welcomed a very bright new garbage truck to cope with the increase in collections within the three towns.
It is set up with all mod cons, including cameras to check on what is going into your bins.
Keep a look out for the work of art on wheels.
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Barooga Public School will be hosting the 2023 Zone Athletics Carnival at Finley Sport & Community Centre, this Friday.
JPS will be represented by Lincoln, Charlie, Amity, Shania, Hamza, Obi, Tye, Sama, and Jacinta.
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Last week was Education Week, but celebrations at Jerilderie Public School will not be held until Wednesday, September 6.
Parent information sessions for those starting school in 2024 will be held at JPS on August 31 at 5.30pm.
A tour of the school and a staff presentation will be included. Contact the school office on 03 5886 1331 if the time doesn’t suit the needs of your family. Transition days will be in October/November.
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If you’re looking for a bit of light hearted entertainment this week and next, Berrigan Amateur Dramatic Society is putting on a show this Friday and Saturday night, and a matinee on Sunday.
Further performances will be held next Friday and Saturday night at the Berrigan War Memorial Hall.
It is 100 years since the Berrigan Dramatic Society formed in 1923.
There is a mix of old and new members in this cast, (but not from that far back).
Helen Dickie, who produced her first show in 1964, is assistant director for this one.
She is assisting Ben Stonnill, who is cutting his directorial teeth on his first show with BADS.
Tickets for ‘Don’t Get Your Vicars in a Twist’ are $38 each, or $25 for the matinee.
Bookings can be made at the Berrigan Book Shop or online at https//www.event brite.com/cc/don’t-get-your-vicars-in-a-twist.
Tickets include a grazing box, but bring your own drinks and extra nibbles.
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