From the Mayor's Desk - Friday 18 September 2009
Date: 18-Sep-09
Author: Alison Davey
The Hall of Fame applications for 2009 are now closed. Council has received many applications from residents and former residents who now reside in all parts of the world. Each applicant has over the years aspired to achieve greatness in his/her chosen field. A presentation to acknowledge of the selected achievers is to be held on Tuesday 25 November at Cessnock Community Preforming Arts Centre
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I recently attended Cessnock West Public School's musical production of CRAZY. The costumes were exceptional and added to the great performance of the students. Cessnock West included every student in the performance. Congratulations to the students, teachers and parents on a magnificent night's entertainment.
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Thursday 17 September I attended Bellbird Public School's musical production Superkids at the Performing Arts Centre. The musical revolved around the theme of bullying and how students can all be Superkids and stand up for what is right. This production was very entertaining and a credit to the students, teachers and parents.
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The Seniors Week Advisory Committee recently held its first meeting to discuss the Seniors Week 2010 which is to be held 21 to 28 March. Great ideas gleamed from the recent community survey are being formed up by the hardworking committee for the activities for the 2010's event.
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On Sunday 13 September I launched of the journal The Pick, stories about scandals, crime and corruption along the Great North Road. It was launched during History Week and at Wollombi Court House which features in many of the articles. If you would like a great read of our history, a copy of the Journal can be found at Cessnock Library or you can purchase a copy from Wollombi Museum.
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Brian and I attended the Father's Day Concert and Luncheon recently which was held at the Performing Arts Centre. The entertainment on the day was very enjoyable. Well done to the organisers of this event.
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The Sustainable Cessnock Committee held its first meeting recently and monitoring meetings are to be held every two weeks to discuss progress. The new Sustainable Cessnock Town Co-ordinator, Ian Mackey, has commenced and will be visiting businesses within the Cessnock CBD and to introduce himself. We welcome Ian to this project.
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Our Library subscribes to YourTutor. YourTutor provides students in our LGA with access to an online tutor who is able to provide instant help and coaching in all main subjects (more information about YourTutor can be viewed at http://yourtutor.com.au/).
In June YourTutor ran a national promotion whereby any student using the service during that month went into a draw for an iPod.
Congratulations to 10 year old Luca Hawkins from Wollombi Public School who received a brand new iPod. Students from around the country entered the competition every time they completed a schoolwork tutoring session using YourTutor. Congratulations Luca.
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Congratulations to our recently bestowed Freeman of the City, Mr Harold Sternbeck AM, on celebrating his 80th Birthday.
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"Life is a school. Those who learn to love and help others graduate with honours"
Alison
