LILLY Hewitt, who attends Narrandera High School, was congratulated in this year’s July 14 column as the honoured recipient of the Pierre de Coubertin award from the Australian Olympic Committee.
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Well, Lilly has just competed in the NSW All Schools Athletics Competition, against the best of the best, and brought home gold.
She competed in the hammer throw and covered the huge distance of 41m and 56cm to secure the gold medal.
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The CAD Factory was presented with a $27,500 cheque through the week by Bendigo Bank manager Rob Hanlon for use on a 12-month initiatives program.
Vic and Sarah McEwan will run a pilot program focussing on well-being and liveability within the Narrandera Shire.
Vic and Sarah hope to focus on community mental health and suicide prevention.
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REGIONAL Express (REX) was approached by Narrandera and Leeton Shire Councils with a view to obtaining the equivalent of the Griffith/Sydney cheaper fare rate between Narrandera/Leeton and Sydney.
Following the signing of a partnership agreement between the shires and REX, commuters leaving Narrandera/Leeton airport for Sydney will pay $129 on 25 per cent of total seats, booked at least 30 plus days prior to departure.
Travellers are chuffed by the substantial saving on the original fare.
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JULIE Payne was farewelled by fellow Narrandera Hospital staff upon her recent retirement.
Julie worked at the hospital for over nine years and enjoyed her job and the interaction she had with patients and staff.
She will await the retirement of her husband, Brian, before contemplating serious travel. In the meantime, she will content herself with church commitments and ukulele classes.
