Byron Shire Echo March , News ExtraLennox teenager wins V-Cs scholarshipWhen Lennox Head teenager
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was sick and no mainstream doctors could diagnose what was wrong with her, she turned to a naturopath for treatment. That positive experience led to her regaining her health and shaped the course of her future. Carly applied to study for a Bachelor of Naturopathy degree at Southern Cross University and focused all of her energy on gaining the best mark she could for her Higher School Certicate at Xavier Catholic College, Skennars Head. Now her UAI mark of .9 has been rewarded with a , Vice-Chancellors scholarship, presented recently at a ceremony at Invercauld House, Goonellabah. Carly joins four other recipients of a Vice-Chancellors scholarship, recipients of industry, government and benefactor scholarships and recipients of ongoing scholarships across the Universitys three campuses. I am absolutely thrilledFoxes a problemLennox Head student Carly Bindon with her proud parents, Tony and Ruth Bindon, and Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Clark far right, at the scholarship ceremony.because this will make studying at university so much easier, Carly said. I am glad that I can study the course I am really passionate about and still stay in the local area. When I was sick about a year-and-a-half ago, I was feeling very tired and weak all of the time. I went to a number of doctors who each examined me and said I wasne. They couldnt nd anything wrong. But I still felt really sick all of the time. Then I went to a naturopath and he was able to determine I had a wheat allergy. With dietary changes and a herbal tonic, my health improved rapidly. That is what has inspired me to study naturopathy coupled with the fact I have always been interested inhelping others. The ve recipients of ViceChancellors scholarships were Carly Bindon, Bachelor of Naturopathy, Jessica Harvey, Associate Degree in Law Paralegal Studies, Maia Osborn, Bachelor of Education, Luke Turner, Bachelor of Education and Adam Brownell, Bachelor of Business in Hotel and Resort Management. have their AGM on Monday April 2 at 7pm. Venue is Mike Hales residence. Contact Lyn Murray for more information on .Patrick and Grace Morrisey examine one of many fox holes in Byrangery Grass Reserve, Goonengerry.Pin This UpMullum CWAMeeting Wednesday March at am at the CWA rooms. New members welcome. Information .Ocean Shores garden clubMeeting Monday March at 1.pm at St Anselms Anglican Church, Orana Road. Special community workshop by Rous Water community educator Barbara Jensen with message ag making conducted by artist Priya Woolston. Flower of the month arrangement in an unusual container.U3A Brunswick ValleyOn March local celebrants Zenith Virago and David Ashton, will demystify death at the Uniting Church Hall, Brunswick Heads, am. Visitors welcome. Enquiries . Friday March bush walking. Enquiries .U3A BallinaByronThe Shibashi gentle exercise group will meet at the CWA rooms, Brunswick Heads at am on Tuesday March . All welcome. Contact .Breast cancer supportMonthly meetings every third Wednesday of each month at the Senior Citz Hall, Byron Bay for sharing connection with each other, meditation and afternoontea. Next meeting March , of each month at SDA Hall, .pm to 2.pm. Phone Shara Boulevarde, North Ocean Shores, am to noon, Barb . morning tea provided. More Byron toy library info David , Ruth Needs volunteers to work in , Steve the library three and a half . hours a fortnight, either on a Monday or a Thursday morn- Relay for Life ing. Please call Jade on Only 3 weeks to go Register online at if you are interested. com.aunsw or phone Liz Lifeline volunteers or Carolyn To work as telephone counsel- . Come to a fun lled lors on Lifelines hour day and night starting at counselling line. Training 3.pm at the Bangalow starts April . Applications Showground on Sat March close April 5. Phone . If you didnt come last for info package. year dont miss it. The event is one of Byron Shires best Cat-loving and the money raised goes to volunteers needed assist cancer sufferers here We rely on volunteers to pro- on the North Coast. vide care and affection for homeless cats and kittens Cancer Action Group whilst they await adoption. If The Brunswick Valley Canyou have a soft spot for cats cer Action group next meets and can spend a couple of on March at the Uniting Hall in hours each week helping out C h u r c h at our cat shelter in Billinudgel, Mullumbimby. For informawed love to hear from you.We tion phone Jenny Batson also have lots of lovely cats . and lively kittens looking for Charity Tattoo Show good homes. If you are inter- The th Lismore Charity ested in more information Tattoo Show is presented by about becoming a carer or Creative Tattoo art and Body adopting a cat, please phone Piercing and supports the Lisa . Lismore Soup kitchen.Venue is Italo Club, Barrow Lane, Confidence Is vital to achieving what you North Lismore on Sat March want. In our morning Toast- from am. Tattoo show master group, public speak- and competition, rafes, auctions, giveaways and much ing is used to develop conmore. Club rules apply. Condence and have fun. We give tact Pete Davidson on prepared speeches, tell jokes, or visit website www. develop vocabulary, make creativetattooart.com for short impromptu speeches more information. and give friendly evaluations. You are welcome to come Progress AGM along to meetings every sec- The Middle Pocket and Yelond and fourth Wednesday gun Progress AssociationHost families neededSouthern Cross Cultural Exchange needs warm hearted host families now for visiting students from Italy, Germany, Scandinavia and Brazil. For more information phone .The Rural Lands Protection Board has sole responsibility for fox control outside of National Parks, but cant service any requests for controlling foxes. Seven fox burrows have been located on the Byrangery Grass Reserve, Goonengerry. The RLPB has not returned phone calls and emails to the Trustees requesting a fox control service, according to locals. Given they only have one noxious animal ofcer covering an area from Tweed to Kyogle to Ballina this lack of response is not surprising, said Trustee Val Hodgson. If you have a specific complaint to make about theprovision, failure to provide, withdrawal, variation or administration of the services the RLPB are supposed to provide, or their unreasonable application of the Act, such as reducing rateable lands to four hectares, charging an animal health levy if you dont ll in a stock notice, being charged a meat industry levy when you dont have livestock, or receiving a rate notice with a notional carrying capacity still written on the rate notice when it is no longer supposed to be relevant, write now to the NSW Ombudsman, Level , George St, Sydney , says resident Dr Patrick Morrisey.Clean and GreenClean up at Clarks Beach on Sun March from 9am to noon. Free BBQ and prizes follow. Please wear gloves, hat, sunscreen and appropriate footware. Information from Udo or Veda or Teresa .Kitten and Puppy Adoption DayAnimal Rights and Rescue Group are holding a special Adoption Day on Sunday March from 9 am until 2 pm at a Keen Street Lismore - next to Red Rooster, near Lismore Central. There will be volunteers available to answer questions on ARRGs discount desexing programme, as well as on pet care and owner responsibilities. A small adoption fee applies, which covers pre-paid desexing, vaccinations up to date and microchipping. Adult animals can be viewed on our website, or a volunteer can provide more information. Call ARRG , or go to org.au for more information.
