Wallendbeen lady Genevieve Jacobs whom we hear each week broadcasting on Canberra ABC radio, certainly ‘rose to the occasion’ on Saturday last in Canberra when she acted as MC for the Festival and Commissioning Mass held at Exhibition Park in Canberra.

In front of over 10,000 people from all around the world Genevieve announced proceedings, her voice echoing around the park as she informed all on what was to take place (on a ‘lighter note’ Genevieve was hard pressed to be heard at the end of this UPLIFTING day out as pilgrims and locals ‘chattered and sang’ their way out of exhibited Park!!) CONGRATULATIONS GENEVIEVE

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

So pleased to be making mention of the 90th birthday of Mrs Adelaide (Tac) Rourke. Mrs Rourke who is the mother of Geoff Rourke, of Centenary Avenue, is a resident of the Cootamundra Retirement Village and from all accounts she did so enjoy a very SPECIAL time on the occasion of her 90th birthday which was Saturday last July 12.

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AND, also celebrating a ‘milestone’ birthday last Saturday was John Piffero. John was guest of honour at a party held at his Thompson Street home and hosted by his wife Dianne and their children. There were close on 80 guests in attendance some having travelled from Oberon, Leeton and surrounds.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN.

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AND, former local lady Massage Therapist Amy Connor yesterday celebrated her 50th birthday. Amy and husband Mick now reside in Wagga and her Cootamundra children Michael and Jacqui Kennedy celebrated with Amy at a SPECIAL dinner held in Wagga last Saturday night. HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMY.

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AND, birthday greetings to Merralee Gordon and Jackie Manning from HMA Twomey Patterson who yesterday celebrated their birthdays. Bet your ‘morning tea party’ there was delicious.

IT’S NOT TOO LATE

It is not too late to phone marvellous lady Kay Weatherall at Yandilla Mustard Seed Oil, Wallendbeen, and make a booking for the upcoming Cooking Demonstration taking place there on Saturday and Sunday next. Writer and culinary creative Charmaine O’Brien will be preparing flavours of India for all in attendance to ENJOY!

STORYTIME

Now, how pleased will everyone be to know that when we are looking for children’s books (or books for adults) we can call into Sportspower and Toyworld. The girls there are having such a terrific time displaying all the new stock as it arrives.

I called there yesterday to view some of the children’s books (looking for a gift to send) and did so enjoy browsing through the vast range now available at Sportspower and Toyworld.

Well done Sue, seeing the need to sell a diverse range of books here she took that need ‘on board’ and if the girls there do not have what you want, they are very happy to order it in.

ABDUCTING DIANA!

It is not too late to get your tickets for the most EXCITING production Abducting Diana set to take place this Saturday night at the Arts

Centre. Tickets can be purchased at Art-FX and the play commences at 8pm sharp,

SEE YOU THERE!

THE GIRLS CELEBRATED

This happy group here pictured really did enjoy their evening out at the Albion’s Talk of the Town Restaurant last Saturday night. They report the food was outstanding, the company ‘the best’ and lovely lady Di did so delight in celebrating her birthday with these special ladies (l to r) Shona, Nina, Denise and Claire.

SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS

WEDDING

The wedding of former Cootamundra girl Skye Sargent and Phil Mendl took place at the Southern Highlands Winery, Sutton Forest, on Saturday March 29.

Skye is the daughter of Wendy and Peter Sargent, of Canberra, and the granddaughter of Cootamundra couple Peter and Betty Sargent.

Phil is the son of Peter Mendl and Kaye Beagle.

The happy couple here pictured have made their home in Canberra.