Putty People The May 2016 Newsletter of the Putty

Community Association Inc. VALE

FR MAX-AUGUSTINE EGGERT !Our Putty community is deeply mourning the sudden, violent, tragic and wasteful death of

our friend, Fr Max, mid-morning on Monday, 2 May. The contribution of Fr Max and Jane to this valley community has added a dimension to our

lives and shall stand as a memorial to Fr Max's commitment to us all. We will miss him greatly.

Since 2013 Fr Max and Jane have thrown their energies and love into getting to know people and enthusiastically supporting our community in many worthwhile

ways. His vitality for life and his devotion to our Putty Valley were a witness to his Christian Faith, his driving force. He saw their property, Pilgrim's Rest, as a

wonderful gift from God and the Putty Valley as Paradise. He and Jane were generous with all that they had. !

The Eucharist Service and Bible Study at the Hall twice monthly was a blessing to those who attended. Each Service the whole of the Putty Valley was prayed

for and it was Fr Max's routine to pray daily for us all. The children received love and care from Fr Max and Jane through the Sunday

School and other activities and their loss is great.

There has been a spontaneous out-pouring of love and support for Jane and Fr Max's family.

Our thoughts go out to those who first responded to this fatal event but particularly to Glen Cuthbert, Peter and Judy Smit and Ken Ferguson. !

Jane, please be assured that the whole of the Putty Community supports and upholds you in your grief for your great loss. We feel so much for you. Words fail to express our sorrow. We are here for you.

!In closing, let me quote some Scripture on Fr Max's behalf : 2 Timothy 4: Verses 7 - 8 !

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the

righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved His appearing. “

With respect, Geoff King

!On behalf of myself and all the Fathers/The Monks and the Brothers of

St Shenouda Monastery in Putty, I convey Our condolences on the departure of the Very Rev Fr Max Eggert.

Bishop Anba Daniel

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FIREY NEWS By Margaret Ferguson April Brigade training held at Putty Station and on the field was well attended by members. Training

covered responding/proceeding to an Incident in both the Cat 7 and Cat 1 fire trucks. Members who attended benefited from the simulated incident by using standard procedures and radio communication between the crews in the trucks.

COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS Putty Rural Fire Brigade/Putty CFR 28 has received a vehicle for Community First Responder use from NSWRFS. It is a 4WD Toyota Landcruiser and is fully fitted-out with CFR

medical/trauma equipment, supplied by Ambulance NSW. This is a welcome addition to the Putty RFB fleet and will free up the Category 7 fire vehicle which has been used previously to attend motor vehicle accidents and medical emergencies. Putty has four trained CFR personnel who continue to attend regular Ambulance NSW Maintenance of Skills sessions held every four weeks. The Annual General Meeting of the Putty Rural Fire Brigade will be held at the Brigade station on Saturday 28th May 2016 commencing at 2pm. Members and residents are welcome to attend. !!

PUTTY VALLEY FAIR 2016 Four months to further plan the Putty Valley Fair 2016….. Sunday 22 May at noon in the hall is the time and place for our third planning session. At the April planning session the Fair date has been set for Saturday 24 September 2016. Progress has been made with The Fair Program of: entertainment with children’s and adult games, and a variety of music; features including an art, photography and art media competition and an antique road show; displays from the Fire Brigade and Landcare; a community stall.

Sunday 22 May at noon in the Putty Hall we will be discussing publicity - to invite participation from residents and friends of the valley in any of the listed events, and to get the word out and about on some of the exciting events of Putty Valley Fair 2016. All are welcome to join in and share ideas. We look forward to seeing you there, Judy Hobson, coordinator

FATHER MAX – Rest in Peace FUNERAL: Thursday 12 May at Noon

at St Albans Anglican Church, 3 Pembroke St, Epping NSW

All WelcomeNo Flowers Please – donations to the Fred Hollows

Foundation

MEMORIAL and WAKE: Sunday 15 May Putty Hall at 2pm

A short service of thanks giving for life of Father Max

followed by all the Chardonnay you can drink �

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MAYORAL CITATION for ALEDA GRAHAM On Thursday 31st March a Mayoral morning tea was held at the Council chambers to recognise the charitable and community contribution made by Putty’s own, Aleda Graham. Aleda has been visiting Fitzgerald Aged Care voluntarily since it opened twenty two years ago, every Thursday morning, rain, hail or shine, to host a sing a long with our very appreciative residents. Aleda brings her talented students regularly who also perform for the residents.

These moments have been very important to us all and have brought everlasting joy into our lives. Fitzgerald Aged Care nominated Aleda for this prestige Mayoral Citation from Mayor, Kim Ford.

Shelley Whalan, Fitzgerald Memorial Aged Care Facility !

Dr Jules Whitty, Aleda Graham and Mayor Kim Ford

!ANZAC DAY CELEBRATED AT THE PUTTY HALL by Barbara Kearns !

There was record attendance and participation for this year’s Anzac Day ‘Somme Centenary’ commemoration service.

Children of the Sunday School had made the beautiful poppies with Jane Robinson. Each contained a portrait of a soldier killed in recent conflicts, which were sourced by Pam King. Pam added the Rosemary and helped pin them on. Then Richard Helm lowered the flag to half mast and Geoff King, whose father had served on the Somme, led the moving service. Readings and prayers were given by Jane, Richard, and Judy Hobson.

The Children of Putty, led by Aleda recited, “We shall keep the faith” by Moina Michael; Nicole Hewlett sang, “The Call” and “Travellin’ Soldier” and Glen Cuthbert delivered the poem, “For the Fallen.” A wreath was laid on behalf of all the people of Putty by one of the children, who also led the National anthem.

Then Father Max gave a prayer for peace and a Benediction, after which everyone retired to the Hall for Pam King’s wonderful Anzac biscuits and numerous other tasty delights supplied by our ever-generous helpers.

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FREE DROP OFF ELECTRONIC WASTE An e-waste recycling event will be held on the 7th and 8th May at Hawkesbury Showground, Clarendon from 9am to 4pm each day. It will target every day household items such as televisions, computers, DVD players, projectors, cables and many other items that people struggle to dispose of in an environmentally responsible manner. !Around 16.8 million televisions, computers and related accessories are disposed of each year in Australia, of this staggering amount only 20 to 30% of these products are recycled. This free collection event will ensure a responsible recycling approach and keep valuable materials out of landfill, as well as chemicals used in the products, such as lead, cadmium and arsenic,” he added. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure all data is erased from their devices before being handed over for recycling. You do not have to be a local resident of the Hawkesbury to drop off your stuff.

For information visit www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au, or call 1800 334 776 !

LANDCARE - AGM by Margaret Ferguson The Annual General Meeting of Three Valleys Landcare Group was held on 30th April at Putty Hall. Eleven members attended the meeting with

six others tendering apologies. New committee members elected are President: Ian David; Secretary: Jane Robinson; Assistant Secretary: Judy Hobson; Treasurer: Sue Casey; Publicity: Margaret Ferguson; Equipment Officer: Richard Helm and Herbicides Officer: Ken Ferguson.

As always - thanks to our tireless volunteers!

Judy Hobson reaffirmed that TVLG is covered by insurance provided by Austcover and held by Singleton Shire Landcare Network Inc. This extends umbrella cover to shire members Three Valleys Landcare Group Inc., Broke/Bulga Landcare and Lambs Valley Landcare.

Discussion centred on the planning of the Landcare stall at the Putty Valley Fair to be held later this year. A large quantity of tube stock will be available for purchase at affordable

prices with weeds, unwanted grasses and herbicides to control them forming part of the display with the herbicides available for purchase.

Hunter Local Land Services have a large number of events running from now until the end of June including one on Giant Parramatta Grass. For a list of events, dates and venues, log onto http://hunter.lls.nsw.gov.au/resource-hub/events

Initiatives for 2016 will include approaching the Local Land Services and the Department of Primary Industry with a view to these departments running field days in Putty to suit the needs of local landowners.

MAY DAY OR LABOUR DAY This has its origins in the eight hour day movement, which advocated eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest. On 21 April 1856 Stonemasons and building workers on building sites around Melbourne stopped work and marched from the University to Parliament House. They are noted as the first organized workers in the world to achieve an eight-hour day with no loss of pay, which subsequently inspired the celebration of Labour Day and May Day, a public holiday which varies considerably between the various states and territories.

!MONTHLY VETERINARY EQUINE VISITS The Hawkesbury Equine Veterinary

Centre, formally Parbery & Robson, are based in Clarendon and will provide a monthly service to Putty by veterinary surgeons for veterinary services. Please contact them for details to arrange a visit on 4577 4611 or email: hevc@bigpond.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

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SINGLETON LIBRARY STAFF TO VISIT PUTTY On Thursday, 26 May, 11 to 1pm, the outreach service, provided by the Library, will provide more services for it’s patrons. Computer classes will remain the core of the service, as well as borrowing books, DVDs and CDs. Assistance is also available for other hand held electronic devices. We already have three sets of books to start up the Putty Book Club. These Putty visits are a casual learning environment suitable for all levels of knowledge. Morning Tea will be provided.

For more information and to book, contact Margaret Ferguson on 6579 7077.

FRIDAY NIGHT DETOUR AT THE PUTTY HALL The Friday night Detour starts at 5.30pm and the PCA invites you to catch up with friends or meet new

ones in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Delicious meals are available at reasonable prices. The Putty Community Association practices the responsible service of alcohol. All profits support Putty Community activities. !BIGGEST MORNING TEA Saturday 21 May at 10.30am Putty Hall fundraiser for Cancer Council - all welcome! Bring a plate or please leave donations in the PCA mail box. Pam and Geoff will talk about their recent Cancer journey. All donations over $2 are tax deductible. Make every cup count for cancer research! !BRANXTON RODEO Saturday 21 May at 3pm at McMullins Road Branxton. Contact 0407 621 936.

!AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST ROADSIDE DEMONSTRATION By Kathy McKenzie #Water4Life National Highway Action

On Saturday, June 25 from 10am to 2pm people nationwide will park their cars along our national highways and make a noise as a protest to the continual gas and coal mining. Give this Federal Election a meaningful task. Australia's water is under threat from risky gas and coal mining. Mining expansion creates a small profit for a few, yet permanently damages and contaminates water sources for many. On Saturday 25 June, people will make a noise that cannot be ignored. Make some signs, pack a picnic, organise a group of friends for a roadside picnic lunch. Call Kathy 6579 7047 to arrange a meeting place on Putty Road http://www.lockthegate.org.au/nation_highway_action2016!

SINGLETON FESTIVAL 16 - 26 July

The Singleton Festival is a dynamic biennial event that transforms the town into a visual, acoustic and delectable feast! The Singleton

Festival is just as much about family fun as anything else. This is an opportunity to expose young ones to all sorts of experiences from the raucous laughter of bush poetry to the artistic creations of all ages. Consider entering Singleton Art Prize that even has its own category for students. !For a full program of events and accommodation packages please visit website. www.singletonfestival.com.au

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NEWSLETTER CONTACT

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Please call with any news, activities or photographs to include in our

monthly newsletter. Martha Babineau, phone 6579 7000

mailtroika@gmail.com

Year to date April 2016 300.90mm 305.50mm 390.00mm April 2015 528.65mm 686.00mm 10 yr av 344.60 mm 379.20 mm

Recordings were taken at Fairview, Putty, with reference to the Bureau of Meteorology www.bom.gov.au. Recordings were also taken at Mellong Grove, Putty Rd (south) and The Top Place, Putty Valley Rd, north.

If it rains at Putty, residents are encouraged to post their rainfall on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/PuttyCommunityAssociation so weekenders will know if they need to water their gardens.

PUTTY WEBSITE ‘Putty Valley Online’ Putty Valley Online contains many interesting links including:

• Trades & Services Directory at www.putty.nsw.au/whereis

• Weekly cattle sale prices from the Meat and Livestock Authority (MLA) at www.putty.nsw.au/rural/cattle-hotline

PCA FACEBOOK For news as it happens. If you haven’t already signed up to our Facebook page, you can do so by clicking Like at: https://www.facebook.com/PuttyCommunityAssociation

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________________________________________ SOUTH FAIRVIEW NORTH April 2016 2.20mm 5.50mm 9.00mm ________________________________________ April 2015 229.20mm 205.50mm 305.00mm ________________________________________ April 10 yr 59.50mm 65.90mm 93.00mm