With the demise of the International Town Partnership Cultural Committee in the shake-up of Tenterfield Shire Council’s raft of ‘355’ committees, councillors have committed to uphold the sister-city relationship with its German counterparts Ottobeuren, Bohen and Hawangan...with cash.
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In addition to advertising the relationship, it was decided at the March meeting to fund a trip to Germany up to a total cost of $3000, assuming the sponsored envoy would be billeted during their stay.
There was some debate in chambers as to whether applications should be restricted to those aged 18-25, with both Councillors John Macnish and Bronwyn Petrie arguing that such as arbitrary cutoff could exclude someone who would be a great ambassador for Tenterfield.
This was countered by Cr Don Forbes, who said an older person is more likely to be in a position to afford the trip themselves, and Cr Tom Peters who didn’t want to send ‘a world traveller’.
Ultimately councillors opted to make the age range 18 years and over.
Cr Forbes was support by other councillors in formally acknowledging and recognising – on behalf of the community – the outstanding contribution made by Rotary Club members and their families and friends in hosting and staging the ninth biennial Bavarian Music Festival and Beerfest just gone.
“By any measure this major event was a success,” he said.
“The Beerfest was a sell-out, motels in the town were full, and many visitors had travelled some quite big distances to attend, some for the second, third or fourth time.
“The local economy received a much-needed boost.”
Deputy mayor Greg Sauer agreed that the event is a great asset for the town.
“This was the first time I attended, and it won’t be my last,” he said.