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NEWSAdventists honoured for community serviceWahroonga, New South WalesThree Adventists have receivedOrder of Australia medals (OAM) aspart of this year’s Queen’s birthdayhonours list.The awards, approved by Governor-General Quentin Bryce, recognise anindividual’s outstanding contributionto and service for fellow citizens ofAustralia and internationally.“I want to give my strong support tothe awards made through the Australianhonours system,” Ms Bryce said.“They elevate the concept of giving toothers. They heighten our respect forone another, and they encourage Australiansto think about the responsibilitiesof citizenship in our democracy.”June Marie Bennett was awarded anOAM for her service to music, and tothe community of Broken Hill. Churchclerk and organist at the Broken Hillchurch for 25 years, Mrs Bennett is alife member of the Broken Hill RepertorySociety, and has performed,produced and supported musicals anddramas since 1961.Daryl George Marshall was a projectmanager for the Adventist Developmentand Relief Agency Internationalin Kosovo as part of a team coordinatingthe rebuilding of war-damagedhouses for displaced persons. Theaward recognised his service to thecommunity through emergency serviceorganisations.The final OAM recipient was BillTurner, who was awarded his medalposthumously after losing his battlewith cancer in February. Mr Turner wasrecognised for his service to footballand the community, particularly youth.He was the founding president of theNorthern New South Wales SchoolSoccer Association, 1978-2003, andwas involved in establishing the BillTurner Cup School Knock-Out Tournamentfor boys, 1979, and the BillTurner Trophy for girls, 1991. Mr Turnerwas also a long-time member and laypreacher for the Seventh-day AdventistChurch.“The recipients are not only worthyBill Turner, honoured after his death inFebruary, was instrumental in developingjunior soccer.of respect but encourage emulation,”said former defence chief AngusHouston, chair of the Council for theOrder of Australia. “These awardsalso recognise the ‘quiet achievers’in our midst. They are people whoserve the community, but do not seekaccolades. All Australians are encouragedto nominate fellow citizens whohave made outstanding contributionsto the wellbeing of others for nationalrecognition in the honours list.”—JarrodStackelroth/Ramon A WilliamsPhoto: Adelaide NowRiding to help kids in needWahroonga, New South WalesHe’s got legs of steel and a skull held together by ametal plate, but the man dubbed Titanium Trent is putting“his metal” to good use.A serious cycling accident requiring facial reconstructionsurgery in 2012 has actually motivated Trent Watson todo more, not less, riding. But he’s not pushing the pedalsalone, and not just for the fun of it.This year he’ll be taking part in three 25000 Spins charitycycling events, raising money for the Adventist Developmentand Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia.“While recovering from the accident, I heard about theLondon to Paris trip. It became a huge motivator to get mylife back together and get back on the bike,” Watson said.“ADRA’s work is important to me—the fact I’ve hada major accident hasn’t changed that. In fact, making apositive difference in the world has become all the moreimportant and to be able to do that through cycling makesit even more personal.“These rides are not just lifetime experiences, you get achance to help children in need.”Watson rode the Great Ocean Road in February, and willbe joining the 25000 Spins organised London to Paris andSwiss Adventures in July.But he’ll bemissing theride closest tohome.“Queensland’snorthcoast is spectacularanywayyou look at it,but taking itall in at ridingpace will besomethingTrent Watson pictured during the Great OceanRoad ride earlier this year.special,” he said. “But, unfortunately, I’ll have to wait fornext year’s North Queensland Adventure.”Participants in the North Queensland ride can chooseto support either ADRA Australia, Compassion, BotswanaOrphanage Project or Sonship. To date, 25000 Spins eventshave raised more than $A500,000 for children in needaround the globe.Registrations for the 25000 Spins North Queensland Adventurein September are closing soon. For more information visit.—Braden Blyderecord.net.au • JUNE 29, 2013 3