AMALGAMATION: 7 MARCH 2017

ANTY holds community gatherings to say thank you

Given official reversal of the NSW Government’s previous pro-forced-amalgamation position, the committee of Cabonne’s  ANTY (Amalgamation No Thank You) group would like to take the opportunity to extend a heart-felt thanks to everyone who has supported the fight against Cabonne’s proposed merger with Orange and Blayney.

“We on the committee would not have been able to fight as hard as we have without knowing that we had the vast majority of Cabonne residents behind us and urging us on,” said Jock Haynes, the Chairman of ANTY.

“If you get a chance, please thank your local Councillors and any staff that you run into. They have borne the brunt of the stress that this wasteful episode has caused, and are to be commended for their resolve.

“Now that this divisive process is behind us, we urge everyone to look forward and unite to ensure that Cabonne — and every individual community within — has a bright future.”

ANTY is holding a series of gatherings in towns and villages across the council area to thank everyone for their support, with the schedule, as it currently stands, as follows:

— Molong — Friday 10 March, 5pm — Molong RSL Club Beer Garden.

— Manildra — Saturday 11 March, 12 noon — Manildra Bowling Club.

— Canowindra — Saturday 11 March, 6pm — Canowindra Bowling Club.

— Spring Hill — Tuesday14 March, 7pm — Spring Hill Hall.

— Eugowra — Thursday 16 March, 6pm — Central Hotel.

— Cumnock — Friday 17 March, 6pm — Royal Hotel.

— Yeoval — Saturday 18 March, 6pm — Royal Hotel.

— Venues and times for gatherings at Borenore/Nashdale, Cudal and Mullion Creek have yet to be announced.

“These will be very informal events, held just to give the committee a chance to catch up and say a personal thank you,” said Jock.

“And please note that we aren’t financial enough to buy everyone drinks. It would be great, though, to see as many of you there as possible.

“I think we are all allowed at least a little smile now! Thanks once again.”

Based on media release issued by ANTY.