Tinonee Memorial School of Arts Hall committee members Jan, Jenny and Pam, assisted by four members of the Tinonee Rural Fire Service, gave the much loved, 104-year-old community hall, a good clean on Saturday, January 28. 

They cleaned windows and floors and, with the help of Paul Dyson’s scaffolding, Paul and Laurie and later the younger lads Cameron and Chris of the Fire Service, cleaned the fans, light fittings and the high windows inside the hall.

Jenny and Jan then gave the floor a good sweep, vacuum and two coats of polish once the tables and chairs had been moved. Many thanks to the willing  helpers as the work could not have been achieved without them.

Contact Jenny Cherry on 6553 1245 for prices on what is included in hire charges, and to make a booking. 

The hall committee, under president Janette Hayden, has its first meeting for 2017, on Monday, February 13, at 7.30pm.

They would love to see some new members to assist with the operations. Membership is just $2 per person for the financial year which ends on June 30.

Passing of Molly Pullen

News was received on Saturday, of the passing of Mrs Molly Pullen, formerly of Failford, Cundletown and lately of Bushland Place Retirement Village, Taree, on Friday, February 3, at the age of 88 years.

Molly was predeceased by husband Cecil about nine years ago, and is survived by a grown up family, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Molly had been a member of Wallamba CWA Branch since its formation on March 25, 1964, having held the positions of president, cookery and catering officer, during that time, and patron since 2002.

Molly will be sadly missed by her fellow members and all who knew her. Her funeral is on Thursday, February 9, at the Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens Crematorium commencing at 10am. Rest in peace dear friend.

School news

Tinonee Public School is looking forward to a big year and things are moving quickly as the new term has begun.

This coming Friday, February 10, the 2017 captains and vice captains will be inducted at the weekly assembly. Congratulations to these four young people who will I am sure be great ambassadors for their school community.

The school’s inter-house swimming carnival for years 3 to 6 and any eight-year-olds who can swim a strong 50 metres, is set down for Monday, February 13, at Wingham Pool.

With the weather like it is I am sure there will be great results and close competition. All are reminded to be sun smart, with hats and sunscreen