Rain floods parts of Jerilderie

We may yet have to build an ark.

Following the thunderstorm and heavy rains on Saturday afternoon, Jerilderie’s gutters were unable to cope with the sheer volume of water. Many Jerilderie homes had lakes in front of their houses and pools in every low-lying area in their gardens. The bowling greens at the Sports Club were inundated and the golf course is still severely impacted by the wet. By Sunday morning the gutters were clear again and people were mopping up from water damage caused to their homes and businesses.

Then it all started again on Sunday afternoon with more thunderstorms. Don’t put the mops away just yet.

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Providing he can get through flooded roads, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wagga Wagga Mark Edwards will be visiting St Joseph’s school community and parish this week. He will confer the Sacrament of Confirmation on Year 6 students this Saturday, at the 6pm Vigil Mass. •••

Weather permitting, the Jerilderie Fishing Club is planning to hold its Family Fishing Day this Sunday.

The Jerilderie Hospital Auxiliary’s last meeting for the year will be on Thursday, December

1. After the meeting, members will enjoy afternoon tea and a chance to experience the new residents’ garden at the MPS.

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Jerilderie Public School is gearing up for their production of The Frog Prince, which will be presented on Wednesday, November 30.

Help is being sought from anyone in the school community who can assist with either ironing costumes, hair and make-up, setting-up, serving supper etc. Contact the school if you would like to help.

At the November meeting of Jerilderie Red Cross $500 was sent to Dubbo’s ‘Let’s Talk’ for flood relief. $50 each was also given to both Jerilderie primary schools for their presentation nights.

The raffle of a barbecue will be drawn at the Red Cross street stall on Friday, December 2.

The Red Cross Christmas party will be held at the Sports Club on December 9, at 6pm.

Thanks have been expressed to everyone who has supported Red Cross during the year.

The next meeting will be on February 8, 2023.