In brief
TWO months after being stolen, a set of war medals have been returned to an Armidale woman.
Beverley Jenkins went to check the mail last Wednesday and found her late father Harold’s World War II medals in her letter box.
They were stolen in December after a break-in at Mrs Jenkins’ Armidale home.
The medals were in a safe, which was ripped from the wall.
Police have checked for fingerprints on the medals, but are yet to make an arrest.
Service award
FORMER New England Girls School headmistress Jan Milburn has received a Medal of the Order of Australia.
Dr Milburn, was recognised for her service to education and to veterans and their families.
An educational consultant specialising in strategic planning and educational financial management, Dr Milburn was head of NEGS from 1973 to 1989 and was a respected and admired leader of the school.
Current principal Clive Logan said Dr Milburn had a reputation as a distinguished leader who enriched the lives of those students who experienced education under her management.
“Her contribution to the school was exemplary and her ongoing commitment to education truly inspiring,” he said.
In December 2011, NEGS recognised Dr Milburn’s contribution to the school by naming a classroom in her honour.
Prostate advice
ARMIDALE doctor Nick Martin will speak at a special meeting of the Armidale Prostate Cancer Support Group next Wednesday.
Dr Martin will be joined by prostate cancer specialist nurse Sharon Slack from Tamworth.
They will speak at the Ex-Services Club from 7pm and discuss several important issues relating to prostate cancer.
For information, call Gary on 0427 726 346.
Cinema change
PROGRESSIVE Cinema is moving its screenings to the third Tuesday of the month in 2014, commencing with Michael Moore’s “Sicko” next week.
Moore’s film “Sicko” provides insight into the American health system, dominated by Health Maintenance Organisations which regard “health care” as a commodity to be sold to maximise profit.
Entry to the screening is free.
The film starts at 7.30pm at The Armidale Club. Turntables Restaurant is open from 6pm for meals before the show.
For further information, contact Bea Bleile on 0458 752 680.
