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Passing of Mr Max Webber

It is with sincere regret that I inform residents, Mr Max Webber former Town Clerk of Blacktown City Council, passed away on Friday, 8 July 2011 at the great age of 90 years.

Mr Webber was Town Clerk from 1969 until 1984 when he retired having served 46 years with Blacktown City Council.

In 1980 the Max Webber Library was opened and named in honour of Mr Webber.

Applications now open for the 2012 Performing Arts residency program

I invite practising Performing Artists to submit applications for Blacktown Arts Centre's Performing Arts Residency Program 2012.

The Residency Program aims to provide for professional development and creation of new performance works. The residencies, 2 to 3 weeks in duration, offer the opportunity for solo or collaborating artists to conduct research and experimentation towards the development of new work under the guidance of a recognised industry mentor.

The wonderful initiative offers creative and financial support to local artists to assist them in further developing their artistic skills.

To be eligible for the Residency Program, applicants are required to demonstrate a link with an industry mentor, be artists who are residents of the Blacktown City Local Government Area or Western Sydney, or who can demonstrate a strong connection to Blacktown City.

Applications can be obtained by contacting Blacktown Arts Centre on 9839 6558 or by visiting the website www.artscentre.blacktown.nsw.gov.au. Applicants are asked to provide a resume, along with examples of work when submitting their application. Applications close: Friday 2 September 2011.

Marathon set for next Sunday

The Westlink M7 Cities Marathon will take place next Sunday, 31 July. The 42.195km marathon is internationally accredited by the International Association of Athletics Federation and is a completely traffic free track allowing for a smooth flowing event.

The marathon will start in Liverpool and lead competitors 30km along the M7 Shared Pathway to Quakers Hill where it will turn back and head towards the finish line at Blacktown International Sportspark, Rooty Hill.

Entrants in the marathon come not only from Blacktown but from all over Australia and the world. I take this opportunity to wish all participants the best of luck in the marathon and hope for a successful event.