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108th show a little beauty! Nimmitabel held its annual show last Saturday and despite some concerns with the weather, all went to plan. Nimmitabel Show Society president John Harrington said the show was a huge success. Pictured right, Tom Wynen and “Muscles” the mini, president John Harrington and showgirl Jaime Henderson, and above, the official party after the show was opened by Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly.

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Wednesday February 9, 2011

Focus on local sales and service

The new owners of High Country Toyota are enjoying their move to Cooma, saying the town has been very welcoming. Carla Tory and Adam D’Amato intend to make their life in Cooma and are very happy to become part of this community. Both have extensive experience in motor dealerships, both in new and used cars. While Adam is the dealer-principal of High Country Toyota, Carla is the business administrator. Both want to offer their clients personal service from a locally owned and operated business. High Country Toyota will offer Monaro residents new Toyota, Subaru and Hyundai vehicles plus a vastly increased range of used vehicles. Carla said this would allow a much wider choice of vehicles

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in a price range to suit most budgets. The business is now open for parts and service on Saturday mornings and Carla said as owners, she and Adam are available 24/7 to meet clients’ needs. They hope to increase sales so they can increase staff numbers and will recruit locally. Carla also believes in dealing with local suppliers, keeping local money in the region and supporting the local community. They have offered sponsorship to local groups, such the Cooma Show and the Cooma Golf Club. This weekend’s Snowy Mountains Amateur Championship at Cooma Golf Club has a new car up for grabs, courtesy of High Country Hyundai. The vehicle, a Hyundai Pictured with the new Hyundai i30 they have offered as a prize for this weekend’s Cooma Golf Club amateur championships are new owners of High Country i30, valued at $20,000 Toyota and High Country Hyundai, Carla Tory, Adam D’Amato and Albert Tory. is the prize for a holein-one on the 11th hole and Carla said she and encourage others to enter. Adam were happy to be able to offer such This is a single stableford event in three grades for men and support. two divisions for the women and in conjunction, there will be a This is a stunning prize for one of the stableford Irish Fourball team’s event. club’s most popular events and is sure to

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Is the Fido crew for you? A new social group called the FIDO crew has started in the Snowy River and Cooma area for young people who are over 18 years of age, and experience isolation due to illness or a disability. If you want to go places, try different activities, then the FIDO crew could be for you as nothing is fun on your own. The group is self structured and self managed, with a few helpful volunteers making sure it happens. Already the group has been to Summernats in Canberra, and plans are being made for quad biking, the Hill Climb in Canberra and even abseiling. They Big Day Out is definitely on the agenda for next year. The focus of the group is what you can do, not what you can’t.

More crew members are needed to really get this group pumping, the FIDO crew is holding a BBQ to met any new members and families on Friday, February 11th at 6.30 for 7 pm this will be held at Kunama Gallery, Kunama Drive, East Jindabyne, and you are very welcome. This is a great opportunity for you to meet other like minded young adults with similar desires and challenges, and have fun together because in a group you can achieve so much more. If you want more information about FIDO, give Deb Duffy a call on 0414 843 200 or email her on debduffy@bigpond.net.au or information can be sort from Elizabeth Maxwell at Monaro Family Support on 6452 3450

Fire and Rescue NSW (formerly NSW Fire Brigade) is looking for recruits to work from Thredbo and Perisher Fire Stations. Applicants don’t have to be an ‘action man or woman’, but provided they are fit and healthy and have time to spare they could join the retained firefighter ranks of the Fire and Rescue NSW. The service is looking for at least eight recruits to join the existing teams working from Perisher and Thredbo Stations. A retained Fire Station is a Fire Station where ‘part time’, ‘on call’ retained firefighters work. The station is not a permanently staffed station, meaning the retained firefighters are ‘on call’ from home or work rather than on duty at the station. Retained Fire Stations respond to emergencies 24 hours a day. Retained firefighters are men and women who are ‘on call’ to respond to a range of emergencies. These may be fires, floods, road traffic accidents or chemical spills. Retained Firefighters also visit schools and other community events to provide community education. Many retained firefighters have other full or parttime jobs, but when the call comes they are ready to drop whatever they are doing and become part of a team, ready to face any emergency. Although they are ‘on call’ they are trained and capable of saving life and property. Retained firefighters come in a range of shapes and sizes. It is a tough job and they need to be fit and healthy.

They also need to live or work within a reasonable distance from a fire station so that they can respond quickly in an emergency. Because it’s impossible to predict when a fire fighter will be needed, they have to be flexible and available at short notice. The chances are that they will be at home, working for themsleves or working for a community-minded employer who can let them take time off from time to time at short notice. Recruits will be given training to equip them for their role. As primary response units, firefighters at Perisher and Thredbo will be trained in primary rescue and BLS. Duty Commander of Regional South 1, Norman Buckley, described the roles as diverse and dymanic. He said work in the alpine areas was very different to coastal or lowland areas. Recruits will work with the Rural Fire Service, police and State Emergency Services personnel in emergencies. He said training would probably be held at Albion Park, and would consist of phase one, of four days duration, followed phase two of two days duration. Recruits at the mountains stations will be using a variety of equipment, including quad bikes and new $400,000 unit and skidoos. They will be required to undergo monthly training drills and training as determined by their station captain or deputy captain. Mr Buckley said the firefighters are paid to do their training and as retained firefighters, receive a monthly retainer, as well as an hourly rate when called out. Call 0417 418 228 for more information.

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Pictured; Monaro High School’s environmental group with co-ordinator Kasey Marks, principal Adrian Bell and Cooma-Monaro Shire Council’s Resource and Waste Officer Jeff Tate.

Monaro High School’s environmental group under the guidance of teacher Kasey Marks has recently installed a new bubbler for students to use. The environmental group, made up of approximately 30 students from years 8-10, have been holding various fundraisers around the school to fund this new, environmentally friendly, water source. It is hoped that more bubblers can be purchased in the future to make free clean water more easily accessible across the school. The environmental group meet every morning during Drop Everything And Read (DEAR) to brainstorm and implement environmental plans that will help contribute to a sustainable future for the school. They work closely with Jeff Tate, who is the Resource and Waste Officer for Cooma-Monaro Shire Council. The aim is to gradually phase out bottled water from the canteen and to encourage students to bring their own bottles to school and refill them at the new bubbler. “The environmental group are very enthusiastic and are always coming up with innovative ideas on how we can make our school more sustainable,” Mrs Marks said. Once the school has a sufficient number of bubbler fountains the group will then try

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Monaro High has welcomed four new staff members in four different faculties to the school this year. They include Donna Needham, Kate Bender, Kevin Kirton and Chris Millington. Ms Needham previously taught statistics, biology and genetics and society at the University of New England in Armidale and will be teaching mathematics at Monaro High this year. Kate Bender will be taking on the position of librarian, replacing Mrs Jan Donohoe who was acting librarian after Jillian Herbert’s leaving midway last year. Ms Bender has worked as a librarian at various schools over the years and has recently moved from Gilgandra. Japanese will be reintroduced as a language for years 7 and 8 with Mr

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Kevin Kirton taking the classes. Industrial Arts teacher, Chris Millington, is on leave from St Patrick’s Parish School after eight years of teaching there full time and will be teaching at MHS three days a week and St Pat’s two days a week. He will join his wife Linda Millington who teaches Food Technology and coordinates the Student Welfare programme. Monaro High’s staff and students would like to welcome these new recruits and wish them the best of luck this year.

Pictured are new Monaro High Staff members Chris Millington, Kate Bender, Donna Needham and Kevin Kirton.

New teachers for Berridale Two new members of staff commenced at Berridale Public School last week in time for the new school year. New Principal Meg Couvee has come from Bredbo where she was

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Nimmitabel Show success The 108th annual Nimmitabel Show held on Saturday defied wet weather and threatening storms to record a great success. The show attendance was up on previous years and new attractions to the program had patrons entertained all day. Pipe bands kept the tempo up during the afternoon while the inaugural Show Shear was hotly contested and very entertaining. The Ram of the

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Year was also held in conjunction with Nimmitabel Show and will rotate around the other shows in successive years. This year’s winner was Conrayn Percy, shown by Peter and Jayne Lette of Conrayn Merino Stud. The show was officially opened by the Member for Eden-Monaro Dr Mike Kelly, while Nimmitabel Showgirl Jaime Henderson also addressed the crowd and raised the flag to start proceedings. This was the first show overseen by new president John Harrington and he was pleased with the results on Saturday. Pictured: Showgirl Jaime Henderson raises the flag. Member for Monaro Steve Whan was on hand to present awards to pony club riders.

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If you’re a working parent expecting a child, there’s something else you can expect On 1 January 2011, Australia’s ﬁrst national Paid Parental Leave scheme was introduced. It’s a new entitlement for working parents, funded by the Australian Government. Taking time away from work for a new baby is a common part of working life. Paid Parental Leave will help parents spend time with a new baby, and help employers retain skilled staff. What is Paid Parental Leave? Eligible working parents may get 18 weeks Government-funded pay at the National Minimum Wage, currently $570 a week before tax, to help them care for a new baby. Parents who adopt may also be eligible. Am I eligible? Full-time, part-time, casual, seasonal, contract and self-employed workers may be eligible. You must have worked at least 330 hours (just over one day a week) for 10 of the 13 months before your new baby arrives. You can have up to an 8 week unpaid break

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Politics a toxic board game Editor, The people of NSW rightly do not want their utilities sector sold off. Further, the oversubscribed solar energy rebate indicates that people prefer energy security by way of locally and regionally generated clean energy, rather than rely solely on the national grid and ‘national energy market’, especially if under a globalised system. Solar hot water is the fast track to dropping power consumption and bills as is a higher standard of housing, double glazed windows, eaves etc. The problem is that many politicians appear

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I guess it all started when a German named Benz Created a way to go faster. He put wheels on an engine, took off down the road But that’s not where this story ends.

Hmmm, stinking hot one day, a frost the next. This must be the Monaro. Mother Nature sure has the irrits with parts of Australia, doesn’t she? While Perth burns, the east coast is getting the drenching of a lifetime. The Postman thinks La Nina and Mother Nature have been on the whoopee weed together.

Along came others to copy this thing And to make it a little bit better. Some ideas were quite mad or only a fad But the ‘caraze’ was now in full swing. Then Henry decided, that’s Ford don’t you know, To make them faster and cheaper. He built in a line which worked simply fine Dealing others a terrible blow.

But it takes more than a bit of water to stop the Nimmitabel Show Society from forging ahead with its annual show. Despite a soaking on Friday night and threatening scuds all day, the showground remained relatively unscathed until the show was over and patrons could take shelter in the most appropriate building on the ground.

Now Henry, that’s Royce don’t you know, Met someone who’s name was Charles Rolls. Together they schemed, forming a team, For their car you needed the dough! And here we are now with these things everywhere, Most families having more than just one. They need them you see to avoid misery When one of them’s in for repair!

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With the Cooma Rodeo only a couple of days away, weather-watchers will be on tenterhooks to see what is in store this weekend. If it is a bit damp, though, the competitors in the charity steer ride will have a softer landing. The Postman hears a few footballers from our different codes face a bit of a challenge happening. Could be a lot of fun to watch.

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This weekend also sees the Lion Club charity art exhibition open at the Raglan Gallery – this should also be worth a visit. And to start our week, Premier Keneally has apologised to NSW ratepayers. Does that suddenly make it all better?

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Clockwise from above: the Queanbeyan Pipe Band; right: Supreme Hack, Lawlington Park Rendition and Taylor Wilson; Dahlia exhibit; the mum’s riding class; a champion fruit cake; Lauren Swain and her winning entry.

Strzelecki Walk 2011 will start the 21.9 km circuit walk at Charlotte Pass Car Park. The trail follows the Main Range Track in Kosciuszko National Park in NSW.

WALK YOUR TALK This full day walk explores some of the greatest alpine country on offer in NSW. The walk grants views of Blue, Club and Albina Lakes, climbs to the top of Mt Kosciuszko and crosses the famous Snowy River twice. This main range circuit is one of the classic walks in New South Wales, as the views in clear weather extend all the way over the mountainous landscape to the distant horizon. It will be a pleasant experience for everyone who wants to join us on this fresh morning and a big 22 km walk – We all can do it - please be part of Strzelecki Walk 2011! Meet at 9.00 am at the Charlotte Pass Car Park on tthe 13th of February 2011

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Berridale Kindergarten 2011 Front, from left: Travis, Dylan, Brooke, Gem, Jaimee Middle: Lilly, Jaxon, Finn, Thomas. R. Harry Back: Molly, Eloise, Tara, Gabby, Charlotte, Thomas W. Pictured, 1J at Cooma-North Public School; back from left; Rhys, Alina, Addison, Dalton, Yioti, Jonah, Jordon, Mia, Emma and Mrss m Hedger; middle from left; Maggie, Tommy,, Jordyn, Ashley, Jordanna, Zell and Lilly; front from left; Jack, Jayden, Amelia, Cameron, Lee, Dylan and Locklyn.

Pictured, 1H at Cooma-North Public School; back from left; Tom, Maison, Louis, Grace, Ms Debra Horton, Thomas, Jackson and Scott; middle from left; Jennifer, Noorah, Felicity, Selene, Ava and Elise; front from left; Cameron, Joshua, Callum, Anouk, Nicholas, Timothy and Justin.

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1 1. Pictured, Lawson Kindergarten and Years 1 and 2 of Snowy Mountains Christian School. 2. Kindergarten class at Cooma Public School; back from left; Miss Askell, Rubi, Claudia, Bella, Erin, Jacob, Conor, Gideon, Tom, Brian, Sue; middle from left; Mrs Regan, Adele, Azack, Bindi, Sam, Jai, Wyatt, Mitchell, Dom, Mrs Geach; front from left; Rodney, Seth, Sarah, Dylan, Allira, Camryn, John, Matthew. 3. Numeralla Public’s new Kindergarten class; Gracye, Lilli, Bridget and Alex.

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Rehearsals for Cooma Little Theatre’s production of Mary Chase’s Pulitzer Prize winning “Harvey” are well underway. Director Caroline Fox has shows scheduled for March 18 - April 2 with a matinee on Sunday March 27. The cast include Tim Cooke as Elwood P Dowd, CAT Award Nominee Nell Pernitsch as Veta, Liz Dwyer as Myrtle Mae, Cathy Burge as Mrs Chauvenet, Jayne Keegan as Miss Kelly, Mark Salvestro as Dr. Sanderson, Michael Coyte as Wilson, Doug Rendoth as Dr. Chumley, Wendy Chapman as Mrs Chumley, Damien Kenneally as Judge Gaffney and David Unwin as Cabby - EJ Lofgren. The 1952 movie based on the play featured James Stewart in one of his most famous performances. Veta is trying to introduce her daughter into society. Unfortunately her brother Elwood’s behaviour is causing her embarrassment. The problem is not so much with Elwood, rather his best friend, Harvey. Not only does Harvey frequent too many bars and poker games, he is also a rabbit standing at more than six feet tall; furthermore, Elwood seems to be the only person who can see or hear him. When she attempts to have Elwood committed to a psychiatric hospital a series of misfortunes

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6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia. (G, R) 1.30 Don Matteo. (PG, R) 2.30 Rex In Rome. (PG, R) 3.30 Letters And Numbers. (G, R, CC) 4.00 The Journal. (CC) 4.30 PBS NewsHour. (CC) 5.30 Global Village: Under The Spell Of Horses – India Pt 1. (G, R, CC) 6.00 Letters And Numbers. (G, CC) 6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.30 Zumbo. (New series, G, CC) 8.00 Oz And James Drink To Britain. (PG, R, CC) 8.30 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations. (M, CC) Bestselling author and professional chef Anthony Bourdain heads to the Greek Islands in search of the ultimate dining experience. Keen to discover if the locals’ reputation for eating healthy food is deserved, Anthony embarks on a culinary odyssey from Crete to Ithaca. 9.30 World News Australia. (CC) 10.05 Movie: Loft. (M, 08, R) 12.05 Movie: The Yacoubian Building. (AV15+, 06, R) 3.00 WeatherWatch Overnight. 5.00 WorldWatch.

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Wednesday February 9, 2011

Australia’s rebuilding expertise eroded Editor,

left of the CD of PW and SMEC. The Keating and Howard Governments never kept a After the devastation of Darwin in 1974 by Cyclone Tracy, strong vital core of engineering and technical expertise the Commonwealth Government used the full resources of which would act as an advisory and planning roup to the the Commonwealth Department of Public Works (CD of Commonwealth Government for existing and new public PW) to redesign and supervise the rebuilding of Darwin as works projects and co-ordinating with private consultants a new city with a greater ability to resist cyclones. on rehabilitation and construction of new work to be done. The Cd of PW had regional offices in each state and The Commonwealth Government was left with no territory with a special central office in Canberra consisting technical experience in public works. SMEC acted as a of specialists who acted in an advisory and support technical supporting group but did not have the expertise capacity to aid regional offices on public works for roads, in building work as covered by the CD of PW at that time. buildings, airports, harbours, railways, geotechnical work, SMEC was mainly involved in very large projects not flood studies, materials testing etc. covered by the CDPW. One main result of the involvement of the CD of PW in After each Commonwealth Government election the the rebuilding of Darwin was the contribution of the CD of name of the CD of PW changed, i.e. under Fraser – PW in producing new design guides for building structures Commonwealth Department of Public Works; Under in cyclone areas, especially the new design of fastliners Hawke – Department of Housing and Construction; under for roof sheeting and wall cladding sheeting for building to Keating – Australian Construction Services; under Howard resists cyclonic wind fatigue forces. - Works Australia and then terminate (sold off). This has proved a very valuable and successful Now with these devastating floods in Queensland and contribution for the design of buildings in cyclone areas, NSW, with so much infrastructure (roads railways, airports, throughout Australia for the building industry. bridges, water supply, drainage and sewerage works, Today the CD of PW does not exist. etc) and many buildings damaged and destroyed the Under the Hawke Government in the mid 1980s, the CD Commonwealth Government does not have the expertise of PW began to fragment. on such a large scale to aid the state governments in the Voluntary redundancies began to be offered to staff of rebuilding program. the CD of PW and SMEC. This is now solely left to the State Governments When Keating came into power after defeating Hewson, Departments of public works and local councils, which the Liberal Opposition leader, he began the closing down have been greatly downsized over the years to contract of the CD of PW with approximately 8500 staff made out much of the design and construction supervision of redundant throughout Australia under his leadership. public works to private enterprise. When Howard defeated Keating, he sold off what was With the general shortage of engineering and technical staff in our society at present this will have a great effect, in my opinion, on the success and progress of tis massive rebuilding work program. The Commonwealth and State Governments have lost a lot of the expertise to adequately estimate, plan and supervise this rebuilding work. In my opinion. This was a major cause of the problems the Commonwealth Government had with the home insulation and the stimulus building work because the government did not have the aid of the CD of PW which normally planned and supervised this work the CD PW had all relevant documentation for this work on hand. This was lost when it was closed don. After the major 1956 Cooma flood the SMA assisted the Cooma council in the redesign and construction of a new, wider creek flow channel through the town area, to provide better flood protection. The existing creek had been a heavily vegetated narrower, meandering channel Y E N G MO which restricted flood flow. SPENDIN Several years ago, SMEC carried out new flood flow studies for Cooma Creek channel to provide higher channel For 4 people for 7 nights sides in concrete blocwork to handle meteorological studies, for a new design Airfares & accommodation flood flow in Cooma Creek. Simply spend $5 at the In the late 1960s, the SMA designed ad Cooma Ex-Services Club supervised construction of the Fairbairn Dam on the Nogoa River in Queensland to enter. *conditions apply for water supply and flood mitigation for LTPS/10/12094 the Queensland Government. This was part of Sir William Hudson’s policy of using the resources of the SMA

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in aiding state governments in public works. The dam was named after the Minister for National Development at the time, Fairbairn. SMEC was also involved on Wivenhoe Dam for Brisbane water supply and flood mitigation control. Both these dams have been featured on new bulletins lately, associated with the devastating Queensland floods. The SMA also designed the Cardinia Creek Dam and SMEC the larger Thomson Dam for Melbourne water supply. Both these dams combined when full have the storage capacity of approximately 75 percent of Melbourne’s water supply. In the mid 1950s the CD of PW designed Cooma Airport. The airport was constructed by the SMA day labour forces. The airport was opened by the Duke of Edinburgh and what a very major Cooma royal event that was with many hundreds of Cooma citizens attending the opening ceremony at the airport. In the 1980s SMEC carried out flood control studies for Alice Springs at the hydraulic engineering laboratory in Cooma, by building a hydraulic scale model for their studies. In 1976 Lake Eucumbene came up to 300mm (one foot) approximately below full supply level. The SMA was concerned that the existing emergency spillway channel which was located east of the main dam would be insufficient to discharge any major flood flow with the lake at this high level. SMEC was engaged to redesign the existing emergency spillway channel built in 1966 for a new flood flow spillway in 1976 by the Commonwealth Bureau of Meteorology. This new flood flow required a new spillway to have approximately 65 percent greater discharge capacity than the original emergency spill way channel to keep the maximum flood level in the lake no higher than approximately 2.13m (7ft) above the full supply level. This revised flood flow was classified as a 1 in 20,000 year event and involved a flood flow into the raising the lake level 2.13m in approximately 10 days (a Noah’s Arc flood). This flood design had to be very conservative. After the new gated concrete chute spillway was constructed urgently in 1977 the level of Lake Eucumbene continued to fall where today it is only approximately 25 percent full. From the 1950 to 1970 the CD of PW was a leader in the technical expertise in public works, setting a very high standard in the building and construction industry, Regrettably these standards were gradually allowed to be relaxed by poor design and supervision control, by department leaders and politicians, allowing the CDPW to degenerate into insignificance, with a great loss to the Australian building and construction industry. Fortunately many of the design and construction standards produced by the CD of PW still apply today and are still highly respected. The Commonwealth Experimental Building Research Laboratories provided very valuable and vital information for the building and construction industry for many years, producing numerous design and construction guides which are still relevant today. The laboratories were regrettably closed down several years ago with the closing down of CD of PW. Epilogue: The Brisbane floods are an ominous warning of what will happen when the sea level rises due to global warming. This will be permanent, frightening. I King, Ex Civil engineer, SMA, SMEC, CDPW (retired) Cooma

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Soft End for New Home Sales in 2010 New home sales eased for a second consecutive month in December 2010, says the Housing Industry Association, the voice of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residential building industry. The latest HIA - JELD-WEN New Home Sales Report, a survey of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s major residential builders, showed that the number of new homes sold eased by 0.6 per cent in December 2010. Detached house sales inched up by 0.3 per cent while the sale of multi-units dropped by 7.3 per cent. HIA Chief Economist, Dr Harley Dale, said new home sales confirmed that 2010/11 would be a weaker financial year for housing starts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;New home sales fell by 4.4 per cent in calendar year 2010 and were down by 11 per cent over the second half of last year. New home sales grew in the December 2010 quarter (up 3.6 per cent) thanks to a strong month in October, but the November rate hikes put a swift closure to any prospect of a sustained improvement,â&#x20AC;? Harley Dale said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The trajectory of interest rates and rate expectations in 2011 will be a key driver of new home sales activity this year. In that regard indications yesterday from the Reserve Bank that

we are in for a period of interest rate stability are welcome. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hope they can stick to the script,â&#x20AC;? Harley Dale said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Meanwhile supply side obstacles, including an on-going credit squeeze, continue to plague the new home sector. The policy backdrop unfortunately appears to be tilting away from support for new home building. The latest announcements, including the capping of the NRAS program, signal unfavourable policy directions in terms of boosting new housing supply,â&#x20AC;? added Harley Dale. In the month of December 2010, detached new house sales increased by 3 per cent in New South Wales, 5.8 per cent in Queensland, and 4.2 per cent in Western Australia. Sales fell by 3.7 per cent in Victoria and 6.6 per cent in South Australia. Total detached house sales increased by 3.6 per cent in the December 2010 quarter but remained down by 8.3 per cent compared to the December 2009 quarter.

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28 Baron St, Cooma $210 p/w This three bedroom home features gas heating, combined lounge and dining and open plan kitchen. Also features separate bathroom and toilet, sunroom, built-in-robes and fully fenced yard. Small pets negotiable. Short term lease only. Available 28/02/11

Unit 37, 9 Yulin Ave, Cooma $80 p/w This bedsit is ideally suited to a single person looking for a low maintenance property to rent. Features include a lounge, kitchen, bathroom and shared laundry. Sorry no pets. Available NOW Unit 44, 9 Yulin Ave, Cooma $85 p/w This bedsit is ideally suited to a single person looking for a low maintenance property to rent. Features include a lounge, kitchen, bathroom and shared laundry. Sorry no pets. Available NOW! Unit 28 Platypus Gardens, 24 Mittagang Rd, Cooma $100 p/w Freshly painted one bedroom unit in Cooma North. Combined lounge room & dining, bathroom off bedroom, carpet and lino through out. Sorry, no pets. Available NOW! Unit 55, 9 Yulin Ave, Cooma $110 p/w Two bedroom brick unit close to snowy hydro available! This unit features combined lounge and dining, kitchen with electric cooking, built in robes, shared laundry and off street parking. Available NOW! 35 Yaouk Road, Shannons Flat $250 p/w Located on a beautiful property this cottage features stunning views that will please! This gorgeous cottage features four bedrooms, main bedroom with walk in wardrobe and ensuite. Open plan lounge and dining room, kitchen with electric cooking, wood fire heating, main bathroom with separate shower and bath, internal laundry and a balcony with sweeping views. The owners are more than welcoming for tenants to have any animals including stock. Available Now. Unit 48, 9 Yulin Ave, Cooma $120 p/w This renovated unit features 2 bedrooms with built-ins, kitchen, lounge, bathroom and shared laundry. Sorry no pets. Available NOW! 89 Monaro Lodge, 28 Mittagang Rd, Cooma $120 p/w Renovated two bedroom unit with new kitchen, combined lounge & dining and internal bathroom with laundry area. Walking distance to shops and transport. Sorry, no pets. Available NOW! 87A Baron St, Cooma $165 p/w This is a great little one of two unit duplex and perfect for someone wanting good, clean and affordable accommodation. Features include 2 good sized bedrooms, combined lounge and dining and bathroom with shower over bath. Also features separate internal laundry, separate toilet and small rear yard. Small pets negotiable. Available NOW!

Unit 39, 9 Yulin Ave, Cooma $180 p/w Renovated unit features 3 bedrooms with built-ins, kitchen, lounge, bathroom and shared laundry. Sorry, no pets. Available NOW! 23 Orana Ave, Cooma $220 p/w Freshly painted three bedroom home with new carpets. This home features combined lounge and dining, bathroom with shower over bath, kitchen with electric cooking, internal laundry, lock up garage and fully fenced yard. Small pets negotiable. Available 25/01/11 41 Baroona Ave, Cooma (FS) $230 p/w This 3 bedroom home features polished floors in all living areas, wood fire heater, bathroom and dishwasher. All bedrooms have built-in robes and there is a fully fenced yard with a double lock up garage. Small pets negotiable. Available 7/02/11

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Subdued End to 2010 for House Prices The ABS index of established house prices grew at a subdued rate in the December quarter 2010 said the Housing Industry Association (HIA), the voice of Australia’s residential building industry. HIA’s Senior Economist, Andrew Harvey, said that established house prices grew by 0.7 per cent in the December quarter 2010 to be up by a relatively modest 5.8 per cent since the December quarter 2009. “The rate of house price growth is fairly subdued, which is what we have expected given tighter monetary policy, less fiscal stimulus directed at housing, and the occasional doomssayer prediction that Australian house prices are about to tumble,” said Andrew Harvey. “HIA Economics is still of the view that house prices will be on a relatively flat trajectory in 2011 due to interest rate expectations and the overall conditions relating to investment in housing. However, in the longer term Australia’s housing market is underpinned by strong fundamentals including healthy underlying demand,” Andrew Harvey noted. In terms of the jurisdictions, in the December quarter 2010 the established house price index increased by 1.6 per cent in Sydney, 1.3 per cent in Melbourne, 0.7 per cent in Brisbane,

1.1 per cent in Adelaide, 1.1 per cent in Hobart, and 1.9 per cent in Canberra. The house price index was flat in Darwin while Perth was the only jurisdiction in which prices fell, with the index down by 3.2 per cent. The weighted average index for project homes across Australia’s eight capital cities increased by 0.8 per cent in the December quarter 2010 to be up by a modest 2.8 per cent compared to the December quarter 2009. This is in line with headline inflation which was up by 2.7 per cent over the same period. The capital city project house price index increased in the December quarter 2010 by 1.2 per cent in Sydney, 0.7 per cent in Melbourne, 0.9 per cent in Brisbane, 0.2 per cent in Adelaide, 0.3 per cent in Perth, and 1.6 per cent in Darwin. The project house price index was flat in the December quarter 2010 in Hobart and Canberra. “If we wish to ensure that Australia’s population is properly housed, and we want to limit affordability problems that stem from under-building, then as a nation we need a keen focus on lifting new home construction to an extent that removes unnecessary upward pressure on home prices over the longer term,” added Andrew Harvey.

Building approvals data does not diminish need for rates caution Statement by Executive Director of the the number of private sector houses approved MBA-ACT, John Miller Canberra’s peak building and construction industry organisation, Master Builders ACT believes the December building approvals data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics today has validated the Reserve Bank’s decision earlier this week to leave interest rates on hold. The executive director of the MBA-ACT, John Miller said the ABS data, revealing a national seasonally-adjusted increase of 8.7 per cent in total dwelling units approved need to be carefully interpreted in circumstances where there had been no significant movement with respect to private sector dwellings. “Virtually the entire positive movement in building approvals in December was owed to multi-unit developments – something which does not reflect the degree to which individual consumers were unnerved by the rate rises which closed out 2010,” he said. Looking at the data for the ACT, Mr Miller said it was reflective of the national trend with

having declined significantly in original terms but with total approvals having actually increased. “The level of multi-unit development approved during December has served to disguise the impact of the rate rise imposed before Christmas and, in those circumstances, the Reserve Bank was absolutely correct in its decision to leave rates on hold this month,” he said. Mr Miller said a more accurate picture of the situation in December could probably be discerned by comparing the data with the same month in 2009. “By doing that, you note that total dwelling units approved were down by five per cent,” he said. Mr Miller said he was hopeful the Reserve Bank would continue to note the pressures being applied to the economy because of the natural disasters which had occurred in Queensland and elsewhere and would leave rates on hold for the foreseeable future.

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In The Beginning There Was----Vacant Land 5 Lots Located very close to the centre of Cooma in Hawkins Street we have 5 blocks of vacant land available. Each block is approx 1000m2 in size the total land area is approx 5,655m2. The potential is evident with tonnes of pluses including location and size.

The land is on the market as a whole and with the right ideas and plenty of work could reap rewards.

For more information or to arrange an inspection phone Boller & Co on 6452 4155

Make no mistake, this property must be sold!!!! 790 acres (319 hectares approximately) of glorious high country grazing. Boasting spectacular Snowy Mountains vista. Located some 15 km’s north east of Jindabyne. Currently fenced into 7 paddocks, 9 dams plus several springs. Infrastructure includes sheep and cattle yards, 2 stand shearing shed, machinery shed | work shop, 3 phase power plus hay shed. Mixture of native grasses and clover. Good sound grazing country suitable for sheep, cattle or horse enterprise. Bitumen road frontage, school bus, mail service all at front gate.

Agents comments: Due to its location, this property would be perfectly suited to a grazing | farming enterprise combined with tourism. An added bonus is the currently approved 7 lot sub division (40 HA or 100 acres per lot) including 7 building entitlements to be capitalized on instantly or in the future (no time limit)

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170 Scenic Drive, Adaminaby NSW 2629 First home buyers or investors, this property is a MUST SEE, located on the outskirts of Adaminaby on 2260sqm (1/2 an acres approximately) of near level land, just a short stroll to town. Circa 1950’s weatherboard home featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, open plan kitchen, dining and living room with “Red Embers” combustion heater, huge sunroom, generous bathroom including shower and separate bath. Other benefits include air conditioning, gas hot water, and electric stove, as well as internal laundry. The property is fully fenced with 2 street access.

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RENTAL LISTING Bond & Rental References Essential 280 Scotts Rd, Cooma $350 p/w This four bedroom brick home is located on bushy acreage and features ensuite, lounge, large dining and a double garage. Also features dishwasher, fireplace, water tanks and front and rear verandahs. Pets negotiable. Available 17/02/11

Unit 2, 237 Sharp St, Cooma $250 p/w Recently renovated two bedroom home in a quiet complex. This property features large combined lounge and dining, main bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe, second bedroom with built in, second bathroom with separate shower and bath and single lock up garage. Also features reverse cycle air conditioning and renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Sorry no pets. Available NOW! 1/190 Sharp St, Cooma $205 p/w This lovely unit features three good size bedrooms, combined lounge and dining and bathroom with shower over bath. Also features allocated car space, good size kitchen with electric cooking, gas heating, internal laundry and balcony with views over town. Sorry no pets. Available NOW!

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with in ground watering systems throughout. A single lock up garage, colour-bond fencing & This beautifully renovated home really stands garden shed complete the package. out from the crowd. Features of this property are This home has so much more to offer both numerous including two good size bedrooms, home buyers and investors, It would make the both with built-in wardrobes & en suite off the perfect downsize option. main bedroom. The kitchen has been modernized with a new stove & oven and is bright and airy. The dining, lounge and kitchen spaces are open INSPECT NOW! plan with floor to ceiling windows an attractive colour scheme and sliding door leading out to the outdoor entertaining area. Heating and cooling For more information or is supplied by natural ducted gas to all rooms, a to arrange and inspection reverse cycle system & ceiling fans, The 896mÂ˛ block has been lovingly landscaped & the gardens are fully established front & back

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22 Kiparra Dr, Berridale $230 p/w This 3 bedroom home features a wood fire, open plan living and reverse cycle air conditioning. Also features large, fully fenced yard, double garage, single carport and front balcony to enjoy the sunsets. Pets negotiable. Available NOW! 36 Harris St, Cooma $255 p/w Wonderful two bedroom home with a large fully fenced yard! This lovely home features separate lounge and dining, good size kitchen with electric cooking, wood heating, shower over bath, carpets and lino through out. Pets negotiable. Available 7/02/11

Commercial Opportunities: 61 Sharp Street, Cooma

$27,000 per annum plus GST and exclusions Excellent commercial property located right in the middle of Sharp Street! This fantastic property features front display room area, separate office, huge storage area at rear, access from both the front and back of the shop, amenities, wood fire heating in both the storage area and display room. This commercial property is a must for an up and coming business in Cooma! Available NOW! 82-86 Commissioner St, Cooma $200 p/w Great commercial opportunity on Commissioner St! This commercial property features front shop display area, separate private office area, back storage area and bathroom. Available NOW!

The funky interior has a welcoming maitre d station, fully equipped bar, a functional audio system and features a prominent red wave booth seat as the eye catching centerpiece. Equipped with an industrial kitchen, included is a six burner gas stove, large cool room and two storage rooms. Separate internal male and female facilities with disabled access including a wheelchair lift from the ground floor. Reverse cycle heating and cooling, your sixty plus patrons will be kept comfortable all year round. Further potential with DA approval for an additional lake view balcony. The rent is negotiable, a discount will be considered in summer months - the potential for this, your new business is ENDLESS! Available NOW!

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Jindabyne Old Town Centre, Kosciuszko Rd, Jindabyne $800 p/w Great commercial opportunity in the heart of Jindabyne. Formerly The Bent Fork, this restaurant premises has extensive views over Lake Jindabyne and surrounding areas.

Riposte Lisa Ashurst Twins I and II turned 19 today. Yes, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right. One year short of 20 and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s almost as big a shock as Daughter turning 21 just over a month ago. How could my kids be 19 and 21 already? I definitely do not remember giving any of them permission to grow up that fast but hey, when do kids ever listen to a word you say. I remember a friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother saying to her when she turned 20 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now remember, if anyone ever asks, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still only 14 and your sister is 12.â&#x20AC;? My friend married at 22 and when she fell pregnant a year later she asked â&#x20AC;&#x153;So how old can I be now or does this have to be an underage pregnancy?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s okayâ&#x20AC;? her mum replied â&#x20AC;&#x153;you grew up real fast when we announced the engagement.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;So, I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a child bride then?â&#x20AC;? We never asked how old her mum was supposed to be but we figured she probably stayed on the right side of 40 for as long as she could get away with it. Now, while flexible age tends to be a female thing it appears that some men are not

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month at the Alpine Hotel, Sharp Street, Cooma and you will be made very welcome. The group is very informal and only wishes to share your concerns and experiences and also your progress. Please bring your partners and family as they too share in your concerns. No medical advice is given that is for your doctor of course. Please ring Chris Reeks for more information. BIRTHDAY SURPRISE Shirley Blyton, a long time resident of Numeralla, celebrated her birthday last week with various friends but nothing compared to the surprise she received â&#x20AC;&#x201C; her son David who is employed in the banking industry and with his family resides in Perth, Western Australia, was waiting for her at her home on her arrival home from shopping. Shirley said it was a complete surprise and a wonderful family reunion followed all weekend with brother Steven, sister-in-law Debbie and children included in all the excitement. Happy birthday, Shirley and welcome to David who unfortunately who had to fly back to work last Monday. ANYONE FOR DANCING?? FM Community Radio (2MNO) invites you to a fundraiser on Saturday February 26 at the Nimmitabel Hall.

immune to it either. As a very well known national speedway champion in his day, my father was often in the newspapers and I remember him being 27 for years and years... and then one day he turned 32. Five years older just like that. My mother remained 21 until I was old enough to figure that would have made her 10 years old when she had me so she admitted to 28 but I could count on my fingers fairly well by then and it still didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t add up. At least I never lied to my kids about my age, I just didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell them anything until I felt they were old enough to be trusted with that kind of information and smart enough to keep it to themselves. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not something that people generally ask anyway, so whereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the point in telling them? But back to the Twins being 19 today. I was coping with it until Daughter piped up with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh my god! Do you realise that when Keith and Gavin turn 21 Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be 23? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like, only seven years off 30!â&#x20AC;? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure who looked more horrified, her or me, but it could have been her because she claimed she was having a mid life crisis when she turned 20. But you know, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d probably pass for 14. Maybe we should have a little talk about that...

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There will be dancing, games, entertainment, fun and a delicious supper all for $20 adults $10 children. The dress is casual. The fun commences at 7.30pm and your support is neeeded to keep our local Community Station going. As we are all aware our local FM Station plays a variety of music and is much loved throughout the Community. Like everything else, it takes money for rent, maintenance, etc, so all proceeds will be used to assist the Community Station. CHINESE NEW YEAR Marlies and Wilfred Kappel accompanied their friend Liana Palmer from Cooma to Canberra where they enjoyed a Chinese luncheon with 25 guests many of them being Lianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cousins. Being a hot day many took advantage of the pool and a happy time was had by all..

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Welcome, readers, to Claireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Carousel, where I invite you to explore some of the social events and community happenings in our region. If you would like to tell me of your special outings or have community events coming up, please phone me on 64523137, mobile 0434352992 or email spray5@optusnet. com.au CHINESE NEW YEAR Chinese New Year (the Year of the Rabbit) was celebrated in many ways last week. Seen celebrating at Cooma Chinatown were Col and Sue Cottam, Fang and son Shawn Curtis together with Margaret Echarri. A background of Chinese music added to a delicious luncheon complete with Chinese tea enjoyed by all.. Pauline Rad also celebrated inviting her friends for a Chinese afternoon tea party, decorative New Year Cards were displayed around the room and Pauline herself wore a magnificent cheong sam. Joo -Siew Kwan celebrated in Singapore with members of her family. Happy Chinese New Year to all our many Chinese residents and we wish them health and prosperity for 2011. PROSTATE CANCER The Monaro Prostate Cancer Support Group is there for men and their loved ones. The group meets at 7pm on the third Monday of each

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Nimmitabel Show winners

Nimmitabel Show had some top class livestock on display last Saturday. As well as the inaugural Show Shear event, the Ram of the Year competition made a welcome return for exhibitors. This event was sponsored by Dynon Wool, Merial and Riverina Wool testers. This year the perpetual trophy was

awarded to Conrayn Percy, shown by Jayne and Peter Lette of Conrayn Merino Stud, Berridale. They are pictured above with judge Rick Power of Boroowa and sponsor Rick Maslin, Merial. Other wiiners on the day were Rosskin Angus Stud, with supreme champion, Rosskin Shift, pictured with Ross Walters and Colin Wunderburd of Brisbane. Pictured right, Greenland won champion and reserve champion superfine Merino ewe, held by Greg Alcock and Keith Scanes.

Landcare targets Serrated Tussock Merinos, Wool & Breaky at Hazeldean Thursday 24th February, 2011 Please join us for breakfast at the Hazeldean homestead at 7.00am 8.00am

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A local landcare group is working hard to help landowners target Serrated Tussock with a Field Day to be held at Berridale on Friday February 11. “As they say, knowledge is power” explains Phil Daley from Berridale Rocky Plain Landcare, “so we aim to provide landowners with the latest information available”. The field day will cover spray timing and techniques, herbicide selection, plant identification, management plans and monitoring, with District Agronomist Luke Pope and Snowy River Shire Council weeds officer Charlie McPhie there to provide expert advice. Mr Daley has managed to drastically

reduce the serrated tussock on his own property through best practise methods and vigilant management strategies so he realises first hand the challenges that face farmers who have to deal with serrated tussock. “We hope that landholders will go away with skills, knowledge and also the support to help them plan and implement effective weed control strategies”. The field day is at the CWA Hall in Berridale from 8:30am Friday February 11. For more information, or if you would like to attend, please

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Bombala sheep circuit sale realises near-record prices The annual Bombala Sheep Circuit sae held last Wednesday saw near Merino Ewes, 1 ½ yrs sold to record prices received, with young $160.00 crossbred ewes selling to $280. . A/c Merrigang Past Co A total of 12764 sheep were yarded with a 100 percent clearance Merino Ewes, 5 ½ yrs sold to for an average price of $157.34, $190.00 more than double that of the 2010 A/c Dungaree Past Co sale. Good strong local competition with Merino Ewes, 6 ½ yrs sold to close to a third of the yarding staying $165.00 in the district. Agent Phil Cotrell said it was the kind of sale “you always dream about but never have”. Buyers attended from Sale, Bendigo, Bega Nimmitabel, Cooma, Cowra, Goulburn, Wagga, Braidwood and Yarrawonga. Quotations 1st X Ewe Lambs to James Feilen from Merrigang Patoral Co. sold to $185.00 $185.00 A/c PB & PA Thompson $185.00 A/c P Knox A/c M & H Murdoch $185.00 A/c T R & P $160.00 A/c Ibisberg Pty Ltd Peadon Merino Wether Weaners sold to $185.00 A/c Merrigang Past Co $126.00 A/c Ibisberg Pty Ltd 1st X Wether Lambs to sold to $120.00 Merino Wethers 1 ½ yrs sold to $120.00 A/c DJ & A Murdoch $110.00 $120.00 A/c C Trevanion A/c Haslingden Past Co 1st Ewes, 1 ½ yrs, sold to $280.00 A/c TR, PJ & RT Peadon

Merino Wethers 2 ½ yrs sold to $100.00 A/c JJ & DB Hood

Buyers gather at the yards for DP & LM Platts’ offering at Ando.

Auctioneer Peter Cabot, from Landmark, Wagga Wagga.

TR, PJ and RT Peadon had a very successful sale.

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»»BUSINESS OF THE WEEK«« Monaro Wool Services - Ph: 6452 4494

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Monaro Wool Services continues to strive to offer ongoing service and commitment to their wool clients across the Monaro. With burgeoning demand for sheep meats and a solid wool price the attractive nature of a sheep and wool package is something that is getting the attention of many growers and producers. Mixed joinings to both cross breeds and merinos has seen sheep flocks under go some changes in their breeding patterns and with a better season and likelihood of more lambs on the ground, Monaro Wool Services are hoping for an increase in production and numbers over the coming year. With the linkages to the Shute Bell wool broking group and service resources that these contacts provide Monaro Wool Services is looking forward to servicing and trading with their clients over the coming wool season. Commodity prices for many rural exports were affected by global economic conditions over the last 18 months, however returns from sheep and wool are helping to set a platform for woolgrowers and sheep breeders across the Monaro with wool stores and depots at Cooma, Bombala, Queanbeyan, Bega and Gunning Monaro Wool Services

are well placed to provide service and recourses to a wide range of cliental. Monaro Wool Services offers a full range of wool handling and selling options with on farm clip and oddment purchases, store door and shed purchases and full auction catalogue marketing.

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28 Holland Rd Polo Flat Cooma NSW

0457 850 300

www.countrymobilitytrends.com.au

Phone: David Abraham P. 02 6452 2262 M. 0417 431 966 F. 02 6452 4448 18 Holland Road, Polo Flat Cooma

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Country Mobility Trends Country Wide Wool C & C Wassink - Self Storage Cooma Sand & Concrete High Country Kitchens Elgas Snowy Sheds Southern Service Centre Monaro Wool Services Monaro Freight Monaro Panel Beaters High Country Truss & Frames Summit Smash Repiars

If you are interested in advertising in this space, please contact Tracy on 6452 0313 or Narelle on 6452 0316

SELF STORAGE SHEDS AVAILABLE • • • • •

various shed sizes available very reasonable rates fully secured premises long or short term rental Packing boxes, plastic sheets and wraps now available for all your packing requirements

For enquiries phone Cathy: Mob 0417 274 010 • A/H 6452 1511 • 1 Airstrip Rd, Polo Flat EFTPOS & CREDIT CARD FACILITIES AVAILABLE

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(02) 6452 1660 Polo Flat Rd, Cooma

High Country Kitchens QUALITY KITCHENS, LAUNDRIES, VANITIES & WARDROBES Mobile: 0413 133 681 Phone: 6452 7833 Fax: 6452 7933

68 Polo Flat Road Polo Flat Cooma NSW 2630

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Wednesday February 9, 2011

Musos play for flood relief This Friday night at the Alpine Hotel. Cooma, five bands will put on a gig to raise money for flood relief. Organiser Troy Dowd said he had arranged five bands to play a 40-minute set of songs each. They are playing for free, in fact they are getting charged the door fee as well. Pay to play. Doors open at 7pm in the functions room and the show starts at 8pm. The show will go to late. The cost is $10 per head. The five bands are: · The Rude Heads · Reality overload · Mean Mr. Mustard · Three on the Tree · Curious fate

When it comes to clean, efficient energy... you can’t beat

Suppliers of bulk and cylinder LP gas for commercial or domestic applications servicing the Monaro and the Snowy Mountains

Phone: 131 161 For appliance sales Jindabyne Plumbing Supplies Lot 23 Baggs Rd Leesville, Jindabyne 6456 1842

www.elgas.com.au For appliance sales Cooma Plumbing Supplies Cnr Commissioner & Bradley Sts, Cooma 6452 2559

1 Kaiser Street, Polo Flat

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Pictured, Mean Mr. Mustard will be playing at the Alpine Hotel on Friday night.

54-56 Polo Flat Road, Cooma NSW 2630 Phone: 6452 4494 Fax: 6452 4464 or Ben: 0428 445 064

Office & Wool Store

A clay bird in the hand... The Cooma Community Garden is a not-for-profit group located on the Uniting Church grounds in Soho Streeet, Cooma. It has been operating for around two years and is co-ordinated by Lisa Baier. The land was kindly donated by the Uniting Church. The garden consists of 15 plots, 12 of them privately owned, with another six being made. The CCG recently received a grant of $3694, which was part of the ‘Water Saving Community Project’ of the NSW Government’s Climate Change Fund Public Facilities Program. It will be used to install a water tank in the garden. A vast amount of fruits and vegetables are harvested in the garden including corn, radish, zucchini, beans, squash, pumpkin, capsicum, beetroot, rhubarb, strawberries and apricots. Many flowers are also grown for personal enjoyment and to keep the grounds looking attractive. Various fundraisers and workshops on herbs and preserving foods are held regularly to educate people on how to lead an organic lifestyle. There is also a communal bed for

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anyone to use, which has a beautiful birdbath and a garden seat donated by Coffey’s Hotel. Globe artichokes are currently being harvested on this plot. The CCG is holding a “pottery in the garden” event on Sunday February 13 at 11am. The cost will be $7 where participants of all ages will be able to make a personalised clay bird that will become part of the flock and perch on the next garden installation. Bring your own lunch and drink and any other sustenance you require. Bookings are essential for this event. The garden is supported by a number of people around town including school chaplain and guitar/ singing teacher Matt Charlesworth, Cooma Health and Bulk Store, dietician Jeremy Wing from Cooma Hospital and Paul Ronan from Snowy Hydro. Anyone is welcome to attend the annual general meeting on Tuesday March 8 at 6pm where information regarding membership, harvesting and etiquette in the garden will be provided. For more information contact Lisa on 6452 5345.

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CLEAN UP WITH STIHL AT YOUR LOCAL STIHL DEALER STIHL Shop Cooma - 44 Sharp St

Ph: 6452 4956

Proud builder of Kitome Distributor of Bushmans Tanks

9 Polo Flat Rd Cooma

Ph: 6452 7540 Mob: 0407 362 307

Authorised Distributor

Bombala Woolstore Cnr Forbes & Badgery Street, Bombala NSW 2630 Fridays 9am - 5pm

Phone: 6458 3720 Robert Kerrison

www.snowysheds.com.au

SOUTHERN SERVICE CENTRE

MTA • LMD 12556

Specialising in Farm Machinery - Sales & Services Gregory Abraham ANIAME

Proprietor 40 Polo Flat Road Cooma, NSW 2630

Ph: 02 6452 1605 Fax: 02 6452 3485 ssc@snowy.net.au

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Polo Flat Rd, Cooma NSW 2630 Ph: (02) 6452 2412 Fax: (02) 6452 1537

Ph 6452 1568 Fax 6452 2307 Carlaminda Rd, Cooma

HIGH COUNTRY TRUSS & FRAMES COMPUTERISED DESIGN

41 Holland Rd, Polo Flat PO Box 46 Cooma 2630

Homes, Cottages, Sheds and Extensions 17 Thiess Ave, Polo Flat Cooma 2630 Ph: 6452 1736 Fax: 6452 1737 david@nortonsbuilding.com.au

P: 02 6452 3360 F: 02 6452 3422 M: 0428 360 637 E: summit@snowy.net.au T2

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Tell them how good a job you can do! Bakery

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ORIGINAL HOTBAKE

Not just a cake shop Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a delight shop

Hains Centre Cooma

Ph : 6452 2853

Email : cohotbake@msn.com

WEDNESDAYS PIES, CAKES, SANDWICHES SPECIAL OCCASIONS BIRTHDAY CAKES TO ORDER

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Carpet Cleaning, General Cleaning

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Email: magiclean@optusnet.com.au

Drillers

PO Box 661 Cooma NSW 2630

Ph : 0406 995 228 Email : axecleaning@optusnet.com.au Dog Grooming and Training

Tiler

MIKE TAYLOR THE TILER Lic No R57574

â&#x20AC;¢ Licensed Floor & Wall Tiler, Waterproofer and Asbestos Remover â&#x20AC;¢ Specialising in Bathroom Renovations & Leaking Shower Repairs â&#x20AC;¢ Servicing the Cooma/Monaro and Snowy Areas â&#x20AC;¢ Obligation Free Quotes

Mobile 0412 902 303 Home 64589285

Earthmoving/Equipment

McMahonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Earthmoving Dog Training Classes for all ages. Puppy Classes Junior Classes Advanced and Agility Classes Behavioural Consultations Socialisation Group

Phone: 6452 3835 or 0414 670 181 www.paws4training.com.au

â&#x20AC;¢ REACH MOWER â&#x20AC;¢ BACKHOE â&#x20AC;¢ TIP TRUCK â&#x20AC;¢ BOBCAT â&#x20AC;¢ EXCAVATOR â&#x20AC;¢ GRADER â&#x20AC;¢ ROLLER Â· SITE LEVELLING & FOOTING Â· ROAD CONSTRUCTION & GRADING Â· DANGEROUS TREE FELLING Â· SHED BUILDING Â· CONCRETING

PH: 6454 1142 MOB: 0427 270 492

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Tell them how good a job you can do!

Insurance

Tyres

Funeral Services

THE NEW

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43 Denison St Cooma NSW 2630 Phone (02) 6452 2094, Mobile 0412 650 144 allensfunerals@snowy.net.au Alan & Catherine Dodd

FOR ALL YOUR TYRE NEEDS CONTACT JUST TYRES ON 6452 1411

Providing a professional and understanding service

With convenience of arrangements In your home or at our premises 24 hours 7 Days FDA Assurance of Quality

54 Bombala St, Cooma

Hire

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LIGHTNINGSTRIKES TREE SURGERY Dean Hooper

EQUIPMENT HIRE FOR THE TRADESMEN, BUILDER, ILDER, HANDYMAN & WOMEN Kanga Slasher

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Ph: 6454 6044

Owner Operator Insured

FREE QUOTES 17m Cherry Picker 12m Tipper

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5.5 Tonne Excavator

Hedger Trimmer

Airless Spray Gun

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COOMA TOOL & PLANT HIRE 4 Vale St, Cooma

Ph: 6452 1705

Homecare Mobility

NIMMITABEL NSW Covering all areas

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Rock guitar lessons now available. What ever music you’re into we’ll have you playing like a pro in no time. Metallica, ac/dc, red hot chili peppers, green day, Jack Johnson... We teach all these guitar styles and more: - Contemporary rock, - Hits from the 90’s, 80’s, 70’s, 60’s & 50’s - Country - Blues - Classical

Individual private lessons tailored to suit your goals.

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC Shop 2 Parkview Arcade 123 Sharp Street COOMA

www.coomamusic.com.au Ph: (02) 6452 6067

404 Monaro Hwy PO Box 981 Cooma NSW 2630

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ARE YOU READY TO ROCK!

24 HOUR TOWING

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0457 850 300 Music Lessons

Auto Dismantling New & Used Spare Parts Mechanical Repairs Rego Checks Tyres - New, Used & Recaps New Trailers

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Optometrist

Ph: 02 6452 5250 Fax: 02 6452 5549 Mob: 0414 484 180

Painting Services

Lloyd Campbell

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• Domestic and Commercial • Interior and Exterior • New work and repaints

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Visioncare and DVA suppliers 171 Sharp Street Cooma Ph/Fax 6452 1048 1800 678 880 Mob 0412 439 550

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Lloyd Campbell Painting SERVICES ALSO PO Box 1440 Cooma AVAILABLE Phone: 6452 3494 Mobile: 0413357423 Email: lloydandsara@bigpond.com

Class Corner

Wednesday February 9, 2011

Welcome to kindergarten kids 2011 Adaminaby kindies, from left Kianna Fountain, Jeremy Kennedy, Anneka Miners and teacher: Shannan Salvestro.

Nimmitabel kindies Lily Jardine, Brett Ashton, Jack McPherson.

Cabramurra’s new kindies Luke Shields, Charli Wiggins, Lilli Wigger and Jeremy Smyth.

Jerangle kindies Brianna and Angus.

Tell them how good a job you can do! Realestate

Performance Horses

Girraween

WELCOME TO THE NEW LOOK FISK & NAGLE · Amanda Rook: Sales · Chrissy Humphreys: Property Manager · Kelly Bertossi: Sales/Administration · Caroline Lynch: Property Management

PERFORMANCE HORSES Proprietors : John & Jackie Flower ∙ Horse breaking in & re-educating difficult horses ∙ Riding Lessons, specialising in nervous riders & horses

A new location and a new fresh approach to property management and sales.

∙ Jumping Lessons also o available for all grades es

Shop 3 Centennial Plaza, Cooma Ph: 6452 4043

horses for sale Phone 02 64524445 Mobile 0412 957596 Snake Repeller

Tree Services

Genuine Multi-Pulse Sentinel Snake Repeller

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• Solar powered with battery. Runs day & night. • Our snake repeller is effective against all snake species • Will not affect pets & animals • Genuine Sentinel Snake Repeller, not a cheap imitation.

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COOLROOM FOR HIRE CONTACT FRANKS BUTCHERY

Phone Brad 6452 1634 or 0417 407 049

Wednesday February 9, 2011

Local Communities become involved in Koala surveys By Lisa Ashurst

The Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (DECCW), which is part of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), has recently held a series of public meetings throughout the Cooma-Monaro region to highlight the current koala surveys soon to be undertaken around parts of the Southern Tablelands. The surveys are part of a much broader program that initially began in the coastal forests of south east NSW in 2007, following koala surveys that took place in the early 2000s which revealed an important koala population that was spread out through forest and woodland areas to the north east of Cooma. These recent meeting held in Bredbo, Cooma and Numeralla over February 1, 2 and 3 were designed to provide vital information about the surveys to the local communities and to hopefully recruit volunteers to assist the DECCW with the current surveys which will be conducted over the coming months. The Southern Region of NPWS is looking for volunteers to help with the koala surveys in the areas between Tinderry and Kybeyan Nature Reserves and will involve searching through leaf litter at the base of 30 trees around a defined point and identifying koala pellets. Volunteers would need to have a reasonable level of fitness and be able to carry their own food, water and wet weather gear for the day. Luke McLachlan, Ranger for the Snowy River Area said “The idea of these community meetings is to talk about the surveys and to ask for public assistance. That’s our main purpose here.” NPWS Area Manager for Queanbeyan, Julie Crawford, also mentioned the importance of local knowledge, adding that members of local communities are

very welcome to join in the surveys, especially if they have knowledge of koalas in their local area. DECCW is currently aware of populations in the Southern Highlands, north east Monaro and the south coast. Merimbula based Koala Recovery Co-ordinator, Chris Allen, gave a detailed presentation on the koala populations and the impact on those populations over the years from various events. “There was a quite sudden and dramatic crash in koala populations from 1890 through to 1920.” Mr Allen noted. “A Chlamydia epidemic, plus stresses brought on by land clearing, drought and hunting which impacted on the epidemic, were the cause.” There was a huge industry in the koala skin trade during the 1890s as well and many skins were imported overseas where the demand was high. Mr Allen also explained the nature of the Regularised Grid Based Spot Assessment Technique (RGBSAT) in relation to the current koala surveys. If you would like to register your interest in becoming a volunteer, please contact the people listed below: Jindabyne Office: Mariana Lapargo, Area Administrative Assistant on 6450 5620 or email mariana.lapargo@ environment.nsw.gov.au Luke McLachlan, Ranger, Snowy River Area on 6450 5559 or email like.mclachlan@environment. nsw.gov.au Chris Allen, Koala Recovery Co-ordinator on 6495 5008 or email chris.allen@environment.nsw.gov.au Assistance is also sought to cover the reporting of any koala sightings or other observations including roadkill or otherwise dead koalas, so even if you can’t take part in the surveys, you can still play an important role in assisting with this vital collection of information.

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COOMA FLOOD RELIEF APPEAL Help H lp our ur Fellow F ll ll w Aussies! u

Would like to say a big thank you to the following local Cooma Businesses for donating to the flood appeal raffle & six-a-side cricket ground raffle for the victims of the floods. • Norton’s Building Supplies • Cooma Hotel • Frank’s Butchery • Cooma Power Equipment • John Paske Carpet Court • Cooma Ex-Services Club • Jolly Rogers • Bush Basics • Monaro Trade Centre • Repco • Dodds Hotel • Dawson’s Cooma Landscape Supplies • Hooks Pharmacy • Stihl Shop Cooma • Cooma Furnishing • Never Ending Memories • Flair For Hair • Cooma Flower Shop • Jaggez Hair Studio • High Country Auto • Snowy Aviation Academy • Target Country • Retravision Cooma • Shell Region Service Station • Percy’s Newsagency • Snowy Camping World • Cooma Stationery & Party Supplies • Macks Auto Tyre Shop • Schoo's Studio • Cooma Sportspower • Hooks Pharmacy • Mitre 10 • Apline Hotel • Rhythm Snowsports • Leading Edge Music • Shirleys Hair Salon • J & A Wholesalers (ACT) • Cooma Gas & Garden • Snowy Mountains Cookies • Silly Willy’s Also for the breakfast a big thankyou to: • The Health Food Shop • Woolworths • Nimmitabel Butchery (Eddie's) • Stans Fruit Galore • Sandi’s Hotbake • IGA • Monaro Meats • Monaro Milk & Juice

19th and 20th of March at the Jindabyne oval starting at 10am

Tickets available for raffle from: • Cooma Hotel Bottle Shop • Nortons Building Supplies • Nimmitabel Butchery • Monaro Meats • Monaro Trade Centre

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RODEO TIME! Get Well Vicki! Cooma Rural Rodeo is on once again this Saturday February 12. It will Everyone knows the dangers of Rodeo, but majority of the time it is the men’s be held at the Cooma Showground as usual and kicking off around events that portray condemnation for high injury rates, not the milder women’s lunchtime. Admission is $15 for Adults and $5 for all children under the competition. age of 12. Food and drinks will be sold by various suppliers/vendors. It This changed on December 27 when rodeo competitor from Yass, Vicki Walters, is hoped that the event will be patronised as well as years in the past, was seriously injured in the ladies steer undecorating event at Nowra Rodeo. especially by our own local competitors. Continued on page 2...

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Vicki, who holds the Australian record time for steer undecorating of 1.35 seconds, broke her neck when she fell from her horse and hit the fence in what many spectators described as a freak accident. Since that accident Vicki has undergone several operations and at this stage still only has limited feeling and very little movement. She is currently being cared for at the Prince of Wales Hospital at Randwick, doctors are maintaining a â&#x20AC;&#x153;wait and seeâ&#x20AC;? attitude and are predicting that she will spend many more months in intensive care before she can be moved for rehabilitation. The Cooma Rodeo Committee has decided to run two fundraising events that locals can get behind to concur with the Cooma Rural Rodeo on February 12; a Horse Raffle and a Divisional Barrel Race. Horse Raffle The Southern Zone Rodeo Association has

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Try your hand in the Poley Buckjump event Continued from page 2... The concept behind a Divisional Barrel Race is that all competitors’ times are split into three divisions and the fastest times in each division are the winners. This provides the opportunity for more than one winner. Competitors will be given the opportunity to have exhibition runs before and after the event to familiarize their horses with the arena or to put some final touches on their horse’s technique. Exhibition runs will be $5 each, entry into the Divisional Barrel Race will be $25 and membership (for insurance purposes) will be $30 for adults and $5 for children. Entry for spectators will be free. There will be food available and all proceeds from the events on Sunday will also be donated to Vicki. For more information go to www.coomarodeo.org.au or contact Michelle O’Neill on 0413 609 880. There has been a drop in the amount of locals competing

in the Cooma Rodeo over the past few years with many of the competitors coming from away. It is hoped that more locals participate this year, as the only criteria are a sense of adventure and a desire for adrenaline.

Trek Poley Buckjump is a chance for local horsemen and women to try their hand at showing their style in front of their home crowd with $500 prize money on offer. Entries are limited for this event and will be taken on the day at the Secretary’s Office. Competitors will be judged for the style not only in the saddle, but their ability to crack a stock whip whilst in the air. The judge’s will be two local identities Dave Freebody and Buzz Aboud. Dave is known to many as a former local who competes successfully in saddle bronc events across Australia. He will be returning to Cooma Rodeo fresh from the National Finals in Tamworth Cochran Horse Treks Poley and will also be competing in Buckjump the Ray Freebody Memorial The newest event at the Cooma Saddle Bronc at Cooma, an Rural Rodeo, the Cochran Horse event named in honour of his

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Salary: $44,384 - $46,603 Council has a position available in the Corporate Services Division for a Finance Assistant. The successful applicant will be required to provide a high level of assistance to the Finance Manager to effectively manage the financial services of Council. Further information on this position can be obtained by calling George Javurek on (02) 6455 1777 for an information package or go to Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website: www.cooma.nsw.gov.au, applications close 4 pm Friday 25 February 2011.

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JOHN VUCIC GENERAL MANAGER

PO Box 714 COOMA NSW 2630

Train Drivers 2011 Perisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Skitube Alpine Railway system is a rack/cog railway of Swiss design and provides all weather access to the resort, travelling from Bullocks Flat to Perisher Valley and Blue Cow Mountain. It is one of the longest underground train tunnels in Australia and travels as deep as 550m underground.

We are currently seeking applications for both seasonal fulltime and seasonal casual Train Drivers to operate our rolling stock during our 2011 winter season. Applicants are required to hold a current Drivers license. Teamwork and customer service skills are essential, as is the ability to maintain concentration and to work well under pressure. If you have a passion for rail systems and believe you have what it takes to be one of Perisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Train Drivers for winter 2011, please forward a cover letter and CV through to careers@perisher.com.au Applicants who are successful from interview will progress to Stages 1 and 2 of training held in blocks between 16 February 2011 and 8 April 2011. Upon successful completion of Stage 2 training you will receive the Train Driver Certificate of Competency. A Refresher course will be conducted in late May 2011 with the position of Train Driver commencing in June 2011. A pre-employment medical will also be required. Applications close Monday 14th February 2011. Interviews will be conducted on Tuesday 15th February 2011. For all enquires, contact careers@perisher.com.au or phone 02 6459 4600 Perisher is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For information about our code of conduct, staff benefits or our privacy policy please visit www.perisher.com.au

NOMINATIONS FOR THE ANZAC OF THE YEAR AWARD ARE NOW OPEN Forms available at Cooma Ex-Services Club. For more information contact Sue Ph: 6452 3093

OHS Whitecard training in Cooma Tuesday 22/2/11 Contact Suzanne on 6452 6414

18TH ANNUAL LIONS/SNOWYHYDRO ART SHOW

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT EXPENDITURE (CDSE) FUNDING Applications are now open for local community organisations wishing to apply for funding for community projects under the CDSE scheme for 2011. Forms are available from reception or via the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website www.coomaexservicesclub.com.au

Opens 3pm Sunday 13th February at the Raglan Gallery, Lambie St Cooma.

Applications close on 28 February 2011 and are to contain the form, cover letter and your organisations most recent financial statement.

Prizewinners will be announced at the opening function. All works on display will be available for purchase. All welcome to attend.

Please send completed applications to The Secretary Manager, Cooma Ex-Services Club, 106 Vale Street, Cooma NSW 2630 or email admin@coomaexservices.com.au

The show will run at usual gallery times til 6th March.

PUBLIC NOTICES Seasonal Fulltime and Seasonal Casual

Cooma P & A Association Meeting 7pm Thursday February 10 ALL SECTION STEWARDS REQUESTED TO ATTEND TO FINALISE 2011 SHOW DETAILS

OHS TRAINING

Tenders are to be submitted to: Tender Box Contract 004/2011 Snowy River Shire Council 2 Myack St, Berridale NSW 2628

Skills Required: good computer skills, experience in customer service, good phone manner, friendly, good initiative, enthusiasm & tidy. To obtain more information and a job description email Kath at accounts@birdsnest.com.au

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SNOWY RIVER SHIRE COUNCIL TENDER FOR WATER MAINS REHABILITATION IN BERRIDALE AND DALGETY

Skills Required: good communication, motivated, neat hand writing, tidy, friendly, some computer skills To apply for the position please email your resume to Kath at accounts@birdsnest.com.au

This is a 12 month Maternity Leave Contract. PPT 30hrs per week.

YMCA Cooma Gymnastics is currently looking for Part time or Casual staff in the following roles: 1. Gymnastics Co ordinator 2. Gymnastics Coaches

PUBLIC NOTICES

Tenders are invited and will be received up until 4:00 pm, Thursday 10 March 2011 from suitably qualified and experienced contractors, capable of undertaking; 2,670 lineal meters of water mains rehabilitation in the towns of Berridale and Dalgety, including main replacement/pipe bursting and minor augmentation. This is a design and construct contract, based on information provided by Council and Contractorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reasonable understanding of the site.

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Positions Vacant at Birdsnest Online

Youth Project Coordinator

The Cooma YMCA Youth Project provides educational and recreational programs and events for young people aged 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 17 focusing on youth at risk. The position also involves crisis casework, advocacy and referral. These outcomes are delivered via after school and school holiday programs, Youth Week and other events at The Hub in Cooma.

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POSITIONS VACANT

COOMA MONARO SUB-BRANCH RETURNED AND SERVICES LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA The AGM of the above named Sub-Branch is to be held on Tuesday 15th February 2011, in the Coombah Lounge of the Cooma Ex-Services Club, 106 Vale St, Cooma. The Annual General Meeting is to commence immediately upon the conclusion of the Monthly Sub-Branch Meeting, which will begin at 6:00pm.

Back to School Travel with Cooma Coaches For information on timetables you can contact our office 02 6452 4841 or go to www.coomacoaches.com.au or ask our friendly bus driver at curbside. Bus passes can be collected from your friendly driver.

FOR RENT

FOR RENT Retail/office space. 100m sq. Plus re-storage. Sharp Street frontage. Ph: 0412 484 466

PUBLIC NOTICES CO

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COLTS

2011 Registration Day Registering Players from Under 6s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Under 16s When: Saturday 26th February 2011 Where: Cooma Showground Time: 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 noon Cost: Only $55 per player, $110 -2 players, $135 -3 players Registration fee includes- Shorts, Socks, Player insurance, NRL pass, qualified coaches & 1st Aid Officers. Presentation Day BBQ, Year Book & Colts Polo Shirt (or similar) EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: REGISTER & PAY Saturday 26th February and receive a FREE NSW State of Origin Cap PLAYERS REQUIRED FOR ALL AGE GROUPS, LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE IN ALL TEAMS- GET IN EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. All New Players will need a copy of an original Birth Certificate. Parents please accompany children as both signatures required. (Under 10 up) 2010 Colts Jersey Sale 26 February 2011 Cooma Showground 2010 Jerseys For Sale Age Groups Under 9s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Under 15s@ $10 each

Wednesday February 9, 2011

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FUNERAL NOTICES

GOODWIN, Francis Noel Passed away peacefully on Thursday February 3rd 2011. Formerly of Countegany. Aged 68 years. Dearly loved husband of Janice. Brother and brother in-law to Tony and Mary, Beryl and Richard, Robyn and Warwick and families.

GOODWIN, Elise Lillian Mary Passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 2nd 2011, at Sir William Hudson Memorial Centre Cooma. Aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of Douglas (DEC). Mother of Alan (DEC), Robert and Cheryl. Adored Grandmother to Shane, Dean, Grant, Matthew, Andrew, Maree and Melinda.

WALLACE, Joyce Margaret Passed away peacefully on Friday, February 4th 2011 at Villaggio Saint Antonio Page, formerly of Grosses Plain, Jindabyne. Aged 76 years.

ROBINSON, Jeffrey Anthony Passed away peacefully on Sunday January 30th 2011, at Sir William Hudson Memorial Centre Cooma, formerly of Sellar St, Cooma. Aged 85 years.

Dearly loved mother and mother in-law of Stephen and Margaret, Andrew (DEC), David and Colleen, and Polly. Adored Grandmother of James and Peter.

Dearly loved husband of Maureen. Father of Debra and Steven. Father in-law to Craig and Anne. Adored Da to Blair, Leah and Rebecca.

The relatives and friends of the late FRANCIS NOEL GOODWIN are invited to attend his funeral service to be held in the Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church, Cooma, on Friday February 11th, 2011 commencing at 1:00pm. At the conclusion of the service, the cortege will proceed to Cooma Lawn Cemetery.

The relatives and friends of the late ELSIE LILLIAN MARY GOODWIN are invited to attend her funeral service to be held in the Saint Paul’s Anglican Church, Cooma, on Thursday February 10th, 2011 commencing at 2:00pm. At the conclusion of the service, the cortege will proceed to Cooma Mittagang Cemetery.

The relatives and friends of the late JOYCE MARGARET WALLACE are invited to attend her funeral service to be held by the graveside at the Boloco, General Cemetery via Dalgety at 11:00am on Thursday February 10th 2011.

The relatives and friends of the late JEFFREY ANTHONY ROBINSON attended his funeral service held by the graveside in the Cooma Lawn Cemetery, Cooma at 3:00pm on Friday February 4th 2011.

Allens Funerals Cooma Alan & Catherine Dodd Director Family Owned & Operated FDA 02-64522094

GARAGE SALE

CROSSWORD

Garage Sale 9 Gungarlin St, Berridale Sat 12 to Sun 13 Ph: 0410 103 164

Cryptic Clues ACROSS 1. Branch account with a yen for inheritance? (6) 4. Shy characters in a huff over their body type (8) 10. Mother plans venue or operation for the military (9) 11. Fool brings university under his influence (5) 12. Better offer ends in the open air (7) 13. Primate hugs other excited apes to calm them (7) 14. Stop and come to grips with a lifting system (5,3,6) 19. Shouting for connections in stormy latitudes (7,7) 21. Pine for nice work (7) 24. Relationship looks first class, in between heaving loins (7) 26. Centre of attraction - car wreck in an African capital (5) 27. Peep (sic) or fleeting look under water (9) 28. Cooking liquid manufactured on the model of rain (8) 29. Food to eat up, not usually around noon (6)

LAST WEEKS SOLUTIONS

Wednesday February 9, 2011

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Sale to commence at 10:00 am sharp! Please Note; Livestock to be offered at 12:00 noon. PLANT & EQUIPMENT:

Quick Clues DOWN 1. Half your luck making mom kiss an oaf (6) ACROSS 2. Middle-aged Italian parts should be private parts 1. Statue near the pyramids (6) (9) 4. Range of colours (8) 3. Radical gripped by firm belief (5) 10. Burrowing, plate-covered South 5. Geography enables animal to hide (5) American animal (9) 6. Bootlicker to psycho-analyse worker (9) 11. South African province (5) 7. Share alloted to queen over auto crash (5) 8. Midwest swarmed with the highly respected (8) 12. Cause of needless or obsessive dread (7) 9. Stick out one's head on head hunter in graven 13. First book of the Bible (7) image (8) 15. Head that is a foot in 22 yards (9) 14. Hero of Defoe's novel (8,6) 16. Joking that we had left in an orderly fashion (8) 19. Australian pioneer aviator (9,5) 17. Refrains from bringing up what we'd spoken of 21. Terse, using few words (7) beforehand (5,4) 24. Wrap around, enclose (7) 18. Pair love to assert their right to make it public (8) 26. Columns of numbers (5) 20. Riddle even the finest structure (6) 27. Choice (8) 22. More pleasant than some up in the precinct (5) 28. Drivel (8) 23. Fleet goes quiet during surprise attack (5) 29. Gentle wind (6) 25. Some of the theatre is into beer (5) Cryptic CLUES SOLUTION

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1. Threadbare (6) 2. Native, indigenous (4-5) 3. Bump with the elbow (5) 5. Tine (5) 6. Puzzling problem (9) 7. Council charges (5) 8. Thick brown syrup (8) 9. In the open air (8) 15. Hypocritical (9) 16. Bushranger, hanged in 1880 (3,5) 17. Man-made device orbiting the earth (9) 18. Bones (8) 20. Light cake; parasite (6) 22. Room in a ship (5) 23. Expenses (5) 25. Anglican clergyman (5)

QUICK CLUES SOLUTION

JOHN DEERE TRACTOR 6410 105 HP 1261 Hours 4 Wheel Drive 640 Front end loader 4 in1 bucket Hay Prongs & Weights, John Deere Backhoe (in working order), 4 x 4 Nissan Navara tray back (registered), Kawasaki Mule 550 Tray Back Model 980 Hours Good Order and serviced when needed. BRP Rotax 400 Quad 557 Hours 5000 Ks, Good order and serviced regularly. Deans boggie Trailer Hydraulic lift, V express near new sheep handler, Ford Truck 21ft tray (unregistered), Isuzu Tipper (unregistered) Yamaha Grizzly Quad, Yardman Mower, Cart / Wheelbarrow / trailer, Poultry incubator, Brooder lights ,Egg-light tester, Brooder Box, Solar Fence charges - Electric Fence, Gun Cupboard, Chainsaws, Electric Chainsaw sharpener, Air compressor, Misc Power Tools, Nuts & Bolts, Ladders, Sheep feed troughs x 9, fire fighting pumps and hoses, Generator, Water Troughs, Fuel Bowser, Mini Silo 1 tonne, HE Grain Silo 27 tonne, Stock Crate 21ft, Various sheep coats, Calf Feeder 5 feed, Horse Feed Bins, Calf Handler, Calf Puller, Large Lucerne Bales, Water Tank, 3 Horse Horse float, Lucas Portable Mill, Fencing Gear, Post Hole Digger, Boom Spray, portable wool pack holders, Stevlyon Wool Press, Misc drench guns vaccinators for sheep, Misc drench guns for cattle, Jetting Plant, Gas Tailer,Gas Hoof Cutter, Electric Hand Shears, Auto Scales / Drafter, Cattle Scales, Fencing netting posts wire etc, Saddles, bridles etc, Horse rugs, leads etc, HOUSEHOLD: Clothes dryer, Garden power tools, Washing Machine, Dishwasher, wheel barrows, Antique 8 seat dining table with claw feet, 8 chairs to suit, sideboard to suit, Extension Dining Table & 6 Chairs, Antique Wardrobes, t.v, Antique Bedroom Suite with side tables and dressor, Dressing Table & Tapestry Chair, Tapestry Chair, Tapestry pictures, Mirror on stand, China Cabinet Mirror Back, Sideboard, Bone China Tea Sets Shelley, Bone China Crockery Shelley, Dinner Sets - wedgewood, Cutlery sets, piano & piano stool. Lots of odds and ends.

LIVESTOCK: LAMBS: 300 Dorset Merino X Mixed sex lambs 600 1st cross Dohne Merino Ewe lambs 600 1st cross Dohne Merino wether lambs 600 2nd cross Dohne Merino Ewe lambs 600 2nd cross Dohne Merino wether lambs 100 3rd cross Dohne mixed sex lambs Above lambs are Jan shn, Oct 2010 drop. All lots to be drafted. ****************************************************** SHEEP: 208 1st cross Dohne Merino Ewes 2008 drop 90 1st cross Dohne Merino Ewes 2007/2008 270 1st cross Dohne Merino Ewes 2007 225 1st cross Dohne Merino Ewes 2008 230 1st cross Dohne Merino Ewes 2006 Above ewes July shn, Jan CRT NSM TBD. ****************************************************** 600 F1, F2, F3 Dohne Merino ewes 2009 drop July shn, Jan CRT, NSM. 100 F2 Dohne Merino ewes 2007/2008 drop July shn, Jan CRT, NSM. ***************************************************** Merino ewes Hazeldean & Jillaby blood 280 2005 drop, 280 2005/2007 drop, 180 2006 drop, 150 2007 drop. July shn, Jan CRT, NSM,TBD. ****************************************************** 50 Dohne stud rams 2007 / 2009 drop 120 Dohne stud ewes 2005 / 2009 drop Stud sheep to be offered in small lots, some stud ewes sold with lambs at foot. ****************************************************** ALPACAS: 8 Alpacas - Cedar House blood wethers. ****************************************************** CATTLE: 38 Hazeldean Angus cows 4-7 years, cows to be P.T.I.C to Hazeldean bulls, to calve from July. ****************************************************** 15 Hazeldean Angus heifers to be P.T.I.C to low birthweight Angus bull, to calve from July. ****************************************************** 16 Angus heifers 7 months. 18 Angus steers 7 months. ***************************************************** Transport available on the day, all livestock to be lifted by 12:00 noon the next day. CATERING: Rocky Plains Firebrigade TERMS: Cash, & approved cheques only. DIRECTIONS: Rocky Plains rd turn right at fire shed, watch for signs.

Sport

Wednesday February 9, 2011

Brianna Rankin blitzs all comers Young Brianna Rankin (U/8) swept all before her on our last multi-event program for the season. The first event on the night was going to be a 70m but when the results were analysed the distance was recalibrated down to a 60m event. There was only 176 points covering the field after the conclusion of the first event. Liam Rankin (U/11) topped the point tally with 924 points after a lightning start to be clocked at 9.56 seconds, he was followed by Jordan Davis (U/8) with 901 points in second place (10.66 seconds) and Lucy Thornton (U/7) in third with 877 points, crossing the line in 11.56 seconds. Most of the remainder of the field were bunched together in the 800+ points. The lead changed hands at the conclusion of the second event, in the shot put with Brianna Rankin (U/8) replacing her older brother at the top of the leader board with an impressive heave of 5.08m earning her 880 points. Brianna progressed to 1728 points while Jordan Davis still retained second place after his brilliant putt of 5.82m and only four points behind Brianna with a tally of 1724 points. Jordan Louis (U12) crept up into third place with the best putt on the night with a heave of 8.93m giving him 897 points for the event and tally of 1705 points. At the conclusion of the 60m hurdles, the third event, the lead had changed again, this time Jordan Davis (U/8) nosed ahead after a scintillating performance over the hurdles, with a personal best time of 12.63 seconds, gaining 973 points for his effort. Jordan had placed himself some 80 points clear with 2697 points of Brianna Rankin who slipped to second position with a PB of 13.91 seconds and 887 points bringing her tally to 2615. In third position was U/8 Taylah Maurier making her move from the pack with a splendid run over the obstacles in 14.22 seconds picking up 868 points to reach 2569 points. With the Discus as the fourth event, Jordan Davis (3386 points) collected 680 points for his effort and held on to the lead by the skin of his teeth from Jordan Louis as he picked up 839 points for his second best throw of the season of 25.61m and trailed little Jordan by three points. Brianna Rankin (3307 points) slipped to third position with a heave of 10.19m earning her 692 points. With one event to go, the final placings would hinge on the runners who could sustain their speed over the 300m of the final event. Brianna Rankin (U/8) scored 1090 points for her effort and taking out the overall first place with 4397 points after her 63.56 second run. Jordan Davis (U/8) retained second place with a 62.72 second performance receiving 973 points for his 30 and a total points of 4359. Third place to Jordan Louis (U/12) who clocked the fastest time of the night in 57.54 seconds and 863 points to give him a tally of 4246 points. Fourth place went to Ryan Harmer (U/7) who collected a PB and 859 points for his splendid run in 69.82 seconds and a grand total of 4074 points. Fifth was Lucy Thornton (U/7) with 3840 points and a PB in the 300m of 69.56 seconds (863 points). Sixth place went to Liam Rankin (U/11) with 3834 points. Seventh place, Joshua McDonald (U/10) 3725 points, eighth place, Lachlan McDonald (U/7) 3688 points, ninth place, Taylah Maurier (U/8) 3169 points, 10th place Clara Thornton (U/6) 2834 pointss and 11th Jonathan McDonald (U/12) 2748 points. BOYS MULTI – EVENT PLACING GIRLS MULTI- EVENT PLACING 1.Jordan Davis U/8 4359 pts 1. Brianna Rankin U/84397pts 2. Jordan Louis U/12 4246 pts 2. Lucy Thornton U/73840 pts 3. Ryan Harmer U/7 4074 pts 3. Clara Thornton U/62834 pts 4. Liam Rankin U/11 3834 pts 4. Taylah Maurier U/83169 pts* 5. Joshua McDonald U/10 3725pts 6. Lachlan McDonald U/7 3688 pts 7. Jonathan McDonald U/12 2748 pts * Withdrew from 300 m. Handicap Competition Over the course of the night’s competition each athlete was given a time/distance that would be

subtracted from their time over each run; example a person’s PB for the 100m is 12 seconds and the handicap time was set at 10 seconds the athlete had a handicap of two seconds. The time they recorded for the 100m on the night and minus the athletes handicap time would give you your final time. The same way in the field events but here it would be added on to their performance. After the five events on the night, Brianna Rankin won the handicap competition, Jordan Louis came in second place and Lucy Thornton third overall. Personal Best Clara Thornton (U/6) brought her tally of PB’s to 10 with three PB’s on the night. Clara slashed over four seconds off her 300m time, this translates to 13.64m ahead of her previous run. Clara boosted her shot put 69cms better than her last competition. Clara’s time for the 60m, 13.41 seconds was faster than her PB’s for both the 50m and 70m; she was travelling at 4.47 mps for the 60m. Lucy Thornton (U/7), topped the night off with five PB’s. Lucy lowered her 60m time by half a second to 11.56 seconds. At shot put Lucy keeps nudging her PB towards the 4.50 mark, this week, Lucy’s heave was 4.39m. Lucy’s third improvement, via the hurdles, flying over six hurdles and clocking 14.59 seconds for her effort. At the discus Lucy added an extra metre to her best with a toss of 7.40m. It was the 300m that Lucy cranked up her engine and roared around the track, cutting 12 seconds off her old PB to cross the finishing line in 1minute 09.56 sec. This relates to 45m improvement. Ryan Harmer (U/7), had an excellent night with three PB’s all being substantial gains. Ryan leapt out of the blocks in the 60m to knock 0.82 of a second off his previous time for the 60m. Ryan lowered his time for the 300m by just under six seconds in 1m 09.82 sec and added 91cms to his best in the shot put surpassing the five metre barrier for the first time. Ryan’s tally stands at 14 improvements for the season. Lachlan McDonald (U/7) collected four PBs on the night taking his tally to 16 Lachlan’s time over the hurdles eclipsed his old one by 1.5 seconds, while transversing the oval in the 300m run Lachlan nearly carved five seconds off when he recorded 1m 13.88 sec. Lachlan pushed his shot putt out to 4.07m to gain 2cms on to his PB. At the discus Lachlan landed his discus out to 9.53m, taking his PB out by 1.59 m. Taylah Maurier (U/8), PB in the shot put with a push of 4.91m bringing her ever so close to the 5m mark, that the barrier should be broken by the end of the season. Brianna Rankin (U/8), In both of the throws Brianna collected PB’s; the shot put where she cracked the 5m mark for the first time and added 37cms to her PB which stands at 5.08m. In the discus Brianna notched another metre to her best as she heads towards 15m mark. This week she sailed it out to 11.47m. Jordan Davis (U/8), 300m run gained him a second PB to lower his time to 62.72 sec. Other PB’s were the discus 14.35m and shot put 5.82m. Joshua McDonald (U/10), has lowered his time over the 60m hurdles at each encounter he has with them, this week he was able to reduce his time down to 13.87 sec. Liam Rankin (U/11), technique has improved over the hurdles as his time reflects solid runs of 13.00 seconds, nearly half a second improvement over his last encounter with them. Jordan Louis (U/12), As the ACT Little A’s Championships draws closer so does Jordan’s performance improve and this week it was the 60m hurdles. He lifted his hurdling technique and his time dropped. Jordan’s time this week dropped by 1.6 seconds to 12.22 seconds. Another top performance Jordan achieved on the night was 8.93m in the shot put. He needs a bit over one metre to reach the record of 9.95m. Remember: Regional Championships entries in as soon as Possible.

Michelago Pony Club holds 2011 Sporting Gymkhana By Lisa Ashurst The changeable weather didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the riders and spectators at the 2011 Double Chance Sporting Gymkhana held at the Bredbo Sportsground on the 5th and 6th of February. Riders turned out from around the local regions, as well as from further afield, to compete in the 17 events held over the two days of the Gymkhana, with everyone thoroughly enjoying the excitement of the Competition. Events included jumping, barrel racing and the Flag Spectacular and riders were allowed two attempts at each event, with their best time being the one that counted.

There were also events for led riders as well. The Bredbo Community Progress Association catered for the event this year and were kept busy

keeping up with orders for their delicious steak and egg rolls which were very much in demand as the weather turned cooler.

Riders enjoyed their competition at Bredbo last weekend.

RUGBY SEASON 2011 After the huge success of last season we will be having a number of teams for both boys and girls. The girls can register and play in the under 10's and under 11's teams with the boys. For the boys we will be offering Under 10's to Under 18's, the Rugby Club offers affordable bus transport to all away games, training and a great safe environment for everyone to enjoy playing rugby. The season will start with a TAG competition in February 2011 each Tuesday at 4pm. This will be a great opportunity to come down and see if rugby is for you, especially if you have never played before but wanted to have a look!

RED DEVILS

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36 Sport SERAS athletes learn life to live sport The South East Regional Academy of Sport (SERAS) conducted its annual Education Program for all scholarship holders in 2011 on the last weekend of January at the University of Canberra. The ‘Learn Life – Live Sport’ Education Program is designed to assist scholarship holders to develop their understanding of sport science and their responsibilities as potential elite athletes. In 2011 there are 71 scholarship holders across six programs and the weekend was attended by 58 of the talented young athletes. Lectures provided over the weekend included: An Introduction to Sport Psychology by ACT Academy of Sport, sport psychologist, Sarah Jack; Principles of Training by SERAS student intern Joe Northey; Sports Nutrition by Vicki Deakin the ACTAS dietitian; and Injury Management and Prevention by Phil Newman a physiotherapy lecturer from the University of Canberra. A number of workshops were also held during the program including: Media Skills with Cathy Reid; Public Speaking with Graeme Northey; and Recovery from Exercise with SERAS intern student Joe Northey. The SERAS Education Program is a major component of the athletes’ scholarship and the academy was delighted to be able to stage this activity at the University of Canberra (also the program’s sponsor) for the third time. The academy will now focus on delivering training camps for Golf, Lawn Bowls, Snowsports and Tennis over the coming months and monitoring the activities of its individual athletes in the Country Energy Program.

Local cyclists ride in Audax Alpine Classic

The weekend of January 22-23 saw almost 3000 cyclists descend on the beautiful Victorian alpine village of Bright, all there for the “The Audax Alpine Classic”. Three members of the Cooma Cycling Club took part in this challenging event, Chris Wall, George Javurek and Kevin Carlson. Chris competed in the 250km event with a 4:30am start at Bright, up to Mt. Hotham past Dinner Plain and down to Omeo, then climb up to Falls Creek, down past the village of Mt. Beauty and finely finishing triumphantly back at Bright. Both George and Kevin started in Bright at 6:30am George competed in the 200km ride, up and over Tawonga Gap through Mt. Beauty up to Falls Creek at 1560m a quick turn around dropping back down to Mt. Beauty back up Tawonga gap back through Bright then the big climb up to Mt Buffalo at 1330m. Once at the top riders turn around and ride back down finishing at Bright. Kevin completed the 140km ride Bright, Falls Creek and finishing back at Bright. The Audax ride is a non-competitive long distance tour and the challenge is not in racing but in riding at your own pace to finish within the time limits, also the event raised money for the “Oncology Children’s Foundation”. Cooma Cycling Club have regular rides every Saturday. The club offers cycling for the advanced rider and for the social rider, we also have a “Coffee Cruise Ride” every Monday and Thursday morning, for any cyclist that has the time to do a week day ride. Cycling is a great way to keep fit and active, enquires can be made to our President Wouter Vochteloo - ph.; 64527331 or simply come along to one of our Saturday rides, meeting at the Centennial Park - Car Park at 4pm. Make this summer your opportunity to join your local Cooma Cycling Club.

Wednesday February 9, 2011

Cooma Colts receive sponsors jumpers

Cooma Colts junior rugby league teams have received their 2011 jumpers from their sponsors. Representatives of the teams collected the jumpers last Saturday. Pictured are, from left, Under 9 sponsor Paul Dyball Builders, James Dyball; Under 10, Sportspower, Connor Inskip; Under 11, Bylund Building Services, Lachlan Inskip; Under 12 South East Embroidery, Will Shingles; Under 13 Frank’s Butchery, Harry Nichols; Under 14 Monaro Panel Beaters, Josh Steinke; Under 15, Service One Members Bank, Luke Johnson.

Monaro District Cricket results Coffeys won toss and batted. Poor shot selection by Coffeys top order ensured Salvestro ended up with a good haul of 5/37 of 9 overs. Schofield bowled with pace and accuracy (2/19 0ff 9 overs) Young mitch hynes showed plaenty of character to make 53 coming in at 8 for 79 in a well beaten coffeys side. Only two other batsmen made double figures G Taskilascus (23) and M Jordan(15). Coffeys worst bowling performance of the season where the aussie batsmen took full toll and completed a dominant victory passing coffeys score with just 4 wickets down in the 25th over. Schofield led from the front with an attacking 42, ably supported by saddler28 and Ben Shaw 52 not out. Aussie deserved their convincing win. 3 points M.Salvestro 2 points L. Schofield 1 point M. Hynes

Berridale 1st innings win by 151 runs Berridale won the toss and elected to bat against the Royal team who were short of a few key players. The day started well for the Royals having Berridale in all sorts at 3-24 after seven overs. Simon Freebody (85) and Andrew O’Keeffe (45) got the Berridale innings back on track with some solid defence against some tight Royals bowling. At drinks, Berridale were 3-73 just over 3 an over, which was pretty good on a very slow, damp ground. After drinks, the Berridale pair stepped on the gas and attacked the Royal bowling and both batsmen were staring down the barrel at big scores until they both fell to Tim Lewis (3-33). The runs for Berridale continued to flow in the final few over, Hayes (14), Bruce (10) and Parkyn (8) all playing handy roles in the last overs. Berridale after 45 overs posted 195. Royals first innings never got off the

ground loosing wickets at all to regular intervals, Tim Lewis (25) looked Royals only chance of reducing the deficit and making the follow on score. Lewis was a little unlucky given out LBW just as he was settling in for a long innings. The Royals quickly folded and were all out for 44 in only the 18th over. The pick of the bowlers were J Parkyn (3-5) and Hayes (3-5). Berridale enforced the follow on and the Royals had another bat, as Berridale wanted the outright points. The Royals were a bit sturdier in defence in the second innings and placed a higher price on the wicket. Berridale had plenty of chances to take the outright win but unfortunately dropped several catches. Royals finished on 4/133. Andrew Jenkins finished with 66, batted with a bit of luck but held his nerve even with a Andrew O’Keeffe trying to remove the batsman by any means.

‘Great Southern Ride for Sick Kids’ McDonald’s restaurants in Southern and Central Western NSW and ACT regions are calling on local residents to help kick off the inaugural ‘Great Southern Ride for Sick Kids’ by supporting a fundraiser at McCafé. The ‘Great Southern Ride for Sick Kids’ Charity Bike Ride aims to raise much needed funds for seriously ill children and their families supported by Ronald McDoanld House Charaties (RMHC). From 14 February until 14 March, McDonald’s resturants in Southern and Central Western NSW and ACT are uniting in support of the Ride and will donate 100 per cent of the funds raised from every limited edition McCafé RMHC Travel Mug sold in particpating McCafés in the region. RMHC Travel Mugs are available for purchase for $8.95 each. Fifty cents from every Tall McCafé coffee and Large Frozen Coke sold during this period will also go towards supporting the Ride. The ‘Great Southern Ride for Sick Kids’ aims to raise over $200,000 for Ronald

McDonald Houses including Wagga Wagga, new Houses in Orange and Canberra and Fiona Lodge, the Ronald McDonald Family Retreat in Batemans Bay. McDonald’s Cooma Licensee, Alicia Edmed, is proud to support the inaugural Great Southern Ride for Sick Kids and hopes that the local community will also get behind this fundraising initiative. “I’m really excited to have this wonderful opportunity to support such a worthy cause. I hope that members of our community will come together and show their generous spirit for the families with seriously ill children in our region,” said Alicia. The Ride begins in Orange on Saturday 12 March and ends at Ronald McDonald Family Retreat, Fiona Lodge, in Batemans Bay on Thursday 17 March. Over the six day course, cyclists will travel more than 800 kilometres, stopping at Orange, Young, Wagga Wagga, Talbingo, Cooma, Dickson, Queanbeyan and

Batemans Bay; visiting schools and holding fundraising events along the way. Ride Organiser and McDonald’s Wagga Wagga Licensee, Tony Aichinger, is urging local residents to get involved in the McCafé fundraiser to show their support for sick children and their families who are supported by Ronald McDonald Houses in the region. “Every dollar raised will count towards making a difference in the lives of sick children in our region,” said Tony. “The McCafé fundraiser is a wonderful opportunity for Cooma residents to help us kick off the Ride while also showing their support for families with seriously ill children who call Ronald McDonald House their ‘home away from home,” concluded Tony. To find out more about how you can support the Great Southern Ride for Sick Kids, or to find out more about Ronald McDonald Houses, please visit www.rmhc. org.au.

www.coomashow.com.au All sections of the schedule and heaps of other information now available on our website

Sport

Wednesday February 9, 2011

Time to register with the Cats

Scores come back to earth in difficult conditions Cooma golf

By Garry Atkinson and Bob Ashcroft

Snowy SuperCats Under 14s in action in 2010 – they made the finals in only their second season. The Cooma Cats and Snowy SuperCats are holding their 2011 Registration Days this Saturday (12 Feb) at Snowy Oval in Cooma and next Saturday (19 Feb) at the Station Resort Oval in Jindabyne. The Registration Days will run from 9am to 11am on both Saturdays and the Cats and SuperCats are looking for players to fill sides in Under 12s, 14s, 16s and Seniors in Season 2011. The club is also looking for supporters and officials to help run the teams. Cooma Cats Club President Dave Paterson said the club wanted to build on the success of last year where the Seniors improved their winloss ratio over previous years and the Under 14s juniors (the Snowy SuperCats) made the finals in only their second year in the competition. The Cooma Cats seniors and Snowy SuperCats juniors play in the AFL Canberra competition. Dave encouraged anyone interested in playing

AFL with the Cats or SuperCats, male and female of all ages, to come on down to the registration days in Cooma and Jindabyne to find out more. “AFL provides everyone, no matter what gender or skill level, to get on the field and take part in a fun and competitive football code,” Dave said. “Our primary focus at the Cooma Cats and Snowy SuperCats is to give anyone who wants to be involved in AFL the chance to do so. “We love our game, and we hope to see more people across the Monaro and Snowy Mountains have the chance to experience it as well,” he said. The Cooma Cats and Snowy SuperCats have already started pre-season training at Snowy Oval (Cooma) on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The juniors are training at 5pm, with the seniors training at 6:30pm. Anyone interested can contact David Paterson on 0438089758 or Stuart Wood on 0422496400.

Time trials begin in pool Cooma Swimming Club’s first time trials of the season attracted 50 new swimmers. This was a very pleasing roll up for the start of a much-disrupted season. The club welcomes new swimmers Maddie and Anika Rooney, Ella and Liam Davis, Jasmin Statham, Chelsea Tapply, Belle Adams, Shelley and Jack Kleven, and Braith Fitzgerald. Results C Grade Tim Bolton had a top night being the most improved in freestyle (10 secs), breaststroke (9 secs) and backstroke (12 secs). Matt Hopkins and Ryan Harmer also took 9 seconds off in breaststroke. B Grade Will Bottom (17 seconds) was the most improved on freestyle whilst Molly Janato was most improved in breaststroke (14 secs) and in

backstroke (15 secs). Little sister, Sophie Janato, also improved in backstroke by 14 seconds. A Grade Jonty Tapply had a double in the breaststroke (15 secs) and backstroke (6 secs) with Jacob McLean-Guion taking 7 seconds off in freestyle. The Cooma and Jindabyne clubs will combine on Saturday to hold the Snowy Mountains, Cooma and Jindabyne Carnival. The day commences at 9:00am with a triple ‘A’ meeting followed by a double ‘A’ meeting. On Sunday, South East Swim Area will hold a development meeting. Five Cooma swimmers recently attended the Batemans Bay Carnival. Josh Alford returned home with 2 silver and a bronze medal; Jacob McClean-Guion collected 5 gold and 1 bronze; Zac Saddler 5 gold, 1 silver and a bronze; Will Saddler 1 gold and Noah Saddler 1 gold and 1 bronze.

A single stableford on both Saturday and Sunday the 5th and 6th of February saw bleak conditions more akin to winter than summer for Cooma golfers. Despite the conditions 48 players contested Saturdays event with 51 players battling it out for round 2 of the Super Stableford competition. Great golf by Brian Turner saw him take out A grade with 41 points on a count back from David Freimanis also on 41 points. Regular practice by Tom Geach saw him win B grade with 38 points on a count back from the smooth swinging Jeff Burgess. Doug Parker took out C grade from Bill Dyball on 39 points. The ball winners for Saturday went to 36 points. Nearest the pin on the ninth with a wonderful shot was Mick Boyce and on the 17th by Nick Massari. Longest drives; A grade Brian Searl, B Grade Heikki Evans and C Grade Tony Monday. Sunday’s golf again saw lower scores with leftie Trevor Bailey taking out A grade with 39 points using one of his 4 drivers. This one obviously kept him on the fairway. Runner up was the consistent Malcolm Barnes with 38 points. B grade winner was Ricky Hanna with 40 points and runner up Frank McKnight with 36 points. C grade winner was David Abraham with 40 points with runner up Sandy Litchfield on 38 points. Ball winners on the day went down to a low 34 points. Nearest the pin on the ninth was

Sandy Litchfield and on the 17th Malcolm Crockett. Longest drives; A grade Phil Patricks, B Grade Heikki Evans and C Grade John Onur. On Wednesday February 2, 39 players hit off in an 18 hole single Stableford competition. It was a very good field considering the extremely hot conditions. Bruce Burton, one of the Jindabyne boys, handled the difficult conditions very well to finish the winner with 44pts thereby reducing his handicap to 8. Congratulations Bruce. Second with 43pts was Tony Monday followed by Tony Slater on 42pts. Gordon Weston 40pts and Bill Dyball also on 40pts, both on a countback. Balls went to 37 points. NEAREST THE PINS ninth Terry Johnston; 17th Bruce Burton. Fourteen changes to handicaps occurred as a result of the day’s play. Golfers remember it is your responsibility to play off the correct handicap, so please before play, check your handicap in the green folder in the Pro Shop. Golfers now have a week to dry out the clubs and bag, polish the shoes and prepare for a huge weekend. With pennant golf starting next Sunday and the South East Amateur Championship on Saturday it will be a weekend not to miss. Spectators and visitors are welcome to come out to the golf club and see some of the best amateur golfers in action this year.

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Sport

Wednesday February 9, 2011

Bowls pairs championships Flowing Festival action start in Cooma

There was plenty of excitement at the Cooma Bowling Club over the weekend as players competed in rounds one and two of the Club’s major pairs championship. Despite the wide variation in the temperature both days had several matches with tense finishes. The first round matches played on Saturday produced some very close play. Jim Fletcher and Ignazio Mondello played Gary Douch and Owen Russell in a game that saw only 26 shots scored over the 21 ends. Russell had the better of the early ends and led 6 – 0 after 6 ends. However, by the 13th end the scores were level at 8 all. The pattern continued with Russell moving to an advantage of 12 – 9 before mondello won the last four ends to win 14 – 12. Periods of domination also featured in the game between Giulio D’Amico and Geoff Venables and Tony Gray and Denis Steinfort. After Venables led early, Steinfort won six ends in a row to lead 10 -3. It was then Venables’ turn with a four end run see the score 10 -9. The 16th end proved critical with Venables picking up 6 shots to race to a 17 – 12 lead. Despite a brace of twos, Steinfort could not bridge the gap and Venables won 18 – 16. A great start and some clever bowls at key times gave Cobber Seears and Mark Buckley a good win over Ray Downey and John Schoon. Buckley had a dream start and led 9 – 0 after five ends. Schoon fought back and with one end to play Buckley’s lead was 18 – 16. However, on this last end both Seears and Buckley played great bowls to give them three shots and a well deserved 21 – 16 win. Ron Wainwright and Keith Goodwin combined well to outplay John Vincent and Nelson Wallace. The game was tighter than the final scores showed but on two ends Goodwin picked up 5 shots to form the basis of his 25 – 13 win. After a slow start Kim Weston and Peter Caldwell showed their experience and class in getting the better of a determined duo in Stephen Lapham and Richard Nichols. Despite winning 7 of the first 11 ends Caldwell only led 9 – 7. A pair of fives on the next two ends proved the key as Caldwell ended up winning 25 – 10. The second round matches had even more drama with four of the

six matches decided on the last end. The game between Don Jarvis and Paul Cannell and Jim Fletcher and Ignazio Mondello was played in three parts. Cannell held sway over the first seven ends to lead 7 -2. Mondello then won the next 8 ends to take a 17 – 7 lead. Cannell won the last six ends to run out 18 – 17 winners. Going into the last end Mondello still had a one shot advantage but Cannell managed the two shots needed for victory. Buckley and Seears had a great battle with Peter Longhurst and Neil McGregor. This game featured close scores and high quality bowls. The lead changed regularly and the teams were never more than four shots apart. Going into the last end McGregor was in front 18 – 17. Buckley was able to pick up two shots to win 19 – 18. Sergio Roncelli and Jack Sajina recovered from a slow start to break a dead lock with Wainwright and Goodwin on the last end. After falling behind early Sajina slowly bridged the gap but it wasn’t until the 16th end that he grabbed the lead. The last five ends were very tight with the lead changing three times. On the last end the score was 17 all. Sajina won the last end to win 18 – 17. Xin Cottam and Stumpy Wallis were forced to hang on grimly as Bob Lowe and Terry Croker stormed home. Cottam and Wallis built up a 18 – 6 lead after 16 based on some great play. Croker then started his fight back. Within four ends he had turned the game around and trailed by only 18 – 15. Wallis won the 20th end and only conceded 2 shots on the last end to run out a 19 – 17 winner. Wayne Lodge and Mel Storta, who have dominated this event in recent years, were too strong for Mario Frezza and Peter Marsicano taking out their clash 27 – 8. In the final game Chris Wallace and Artur Baumhammer combined well to get the better of Jock Davidson and Peter Harris by 23 – 12. The quarter finals of the major pairs will be played on February 20 as the district singles will be played next week. The district singles will be played at Adaminaby with all draws at all clubs. Layers who have a bye on Saturday morning are reminded that they are required to be present to mark games.

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2010 dress up winners Tyrolean - can they be knocked over? The Lake Jindabyne Flowing Festival’s Community Team entries are growing, and the challenges are flying out to all and sundry. Last year’s Dress-Up Winner, Tyrolean, has thrown down the gauntlet and challenged allcomers to out-dress-up and if possible, outpaddle them over 200 metres. Tyrolean has issued specific challenges to the inhabitants of the Alpine Way and the East Jindabyne Residents (JERCS) and Lakewood. Tyrolean, cocky to the last item of clothing, was beaten on the water by the scary and menacing crew Laricans, who have announced their intention of revenge. It’s not too late to enter! Cooma, Berridale, Dalgety, Adaminaby! Come to Lake Jindabyne for the day and just be prepared to get wet! Enter your team on line WWW.FLOWINGFESTIVAL. COM.AU ORcall Robyn for more information 0410 016 587. The Love Boat crew was unlucky last year, and the SMGS P & F crew should be looking to dress up in more than school uniform to take the prize. The SMGS P & F are looking to challenge the Jindabyne Central P & F, and the Monaro High P & F if they are game!! Community Teams are the heartbeat of the Festival, and this year a percentage of their entry forms is going directly to Cystic Fibrosis NSW. Festival organiser Jo Davis said the host club Lake Jindabyne Snow Dragons were inspired by young local Conner Rae, who lives with CF and has probably the biggest smile in the town. Conner will drum for the local club, and sister Chelsea is part of the junior Snow Dragons/SMGS crew. The closing date for entries is getting closer go to www.flowingfestival.com and follow the prompts to Community teams, and take on the challenge. The distance is a mere 200 metres, but there is plenty of time for strategy, strength and power to humiliate the opposition. The rumour mill has been working over time as crews prepare their dress up for the day. It is believed that there will be an endangered species

crew - costumes are apparently already well into their final phase and should by all accounts set a new standard in classy dress-up. Commonwealth Bank have vowed to return with a top speed higher than interest rates, and although Skye is off to Canada, the whichbank crew is a hot favourite. Lake Crackenback Resort is already in training, with rosters re-set to get their best on the water. They are taking hardware specialists from Mitre 10 into their crew, but their dress-up remains a closely guarded secret. Snowy River Shire Council staff will be led by ironman Neil Messinbird, who takes no prisoners with punishing training regimes. The Community Teams can practice on Saturday under the guidance of Dragon Boat NSW coaches, and these teams will get their practice times sent to them closer to the event. The Mountain Challenge category is designed for the resorts to strut their stuff - Perisher, Thredbo (Resort), Thredbo Thunder (trophy winners for the past three years and still to confirm whether they will defend their title) and Charlotte Pass also dress up in more than corporate gear. These industry giants see the dragon boats as a part of their long-standing competition with each other, and the Flowing Festival offers another grudge-match opportunity. This year’s Flowing Festival has a great night time draw card - Jindabyne Central School’s Starlight Cinema is presenting The Man From Snowy River under the stars at Banjo Paterson Park, with a barbeque, drinks, prizes and fun for all. BYO is permitted. The carnival will be on as well, don’t miss your yearly spin on the Cha Cha, and there will be mystery balloon and chocolate wheel competitions. Starlight Cinema Tickets for the movie - Family $20, Adults $7.50, Kids $2.50. See you at the Flowing Festival! Make up a team and be prepared to get wet! Listen to 2XL and SnowFM for information about the Festival.

Cooma Ladies Golf Excellent scores were recorded last Wednesday in the fourth round of the Midge Theron Trophy. Marilynne Weston played a fantastic game to win with 21 points. She struck the ball consistently well from the tee and her fairway shots were long and accurate. She also had Nearest The Pin on the fourth. Well done! Alice Duczynski also enjoyed a return to form with some well placed shots to end up the runner-up with 19 points. Balls were won by Lyn Last, 18 points, Midge Theron and Clare Nowland, both 17 points. On Saturday in the final round of The Mack’s Auto Trophy Jenny Brown set the course alight in the pouring rain with brilliant play. Her game was on song with her drives and fairway play a stand-out! She ended up with 23 points. Congratulations! The runner-up

was Rulie Steinfort with a very sound 19 points. Rulie also had Nearest The Pin on the fourth. Balls were won by Clare Nowland, 18 points, and Dorothy Bilbow and Janet Johnston, both 14 points. In the final round of the Summer Cup conditions resembled winter with rain and a cold wind making play just that more challenging. The winner was Dorothy Bilbow with 15 points on a countback from Gaye Wilson, the first ball winner. Marilynne Weston was the second ball winner with 13 points. Coming up: Wed, 9th – 9 hole stableford Midge Theron Trophy; Sat, 12th – Ex-Services Club Snowy Mountains AM Tournament; Sun, 13th – 9 hole stableford. See you on the course!

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Wednesday February 9, 2011

Cooma Tigers consolidate Latin relationship

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Lumpa, Graciela Ortuzar Novoa, who showed great interest in the Cooma Football Club and has committed her services to any negotiations to be made between the two clubs. After a full day of Latin football, it was agreed that Cooma will bring a new player from the Chilean football club this season and as well as next season. Also a junior national Chilean team, compromising of players from the Estrella Football Club, who will participate in the next Australian Kanga Cup, with Cooma Football Club hosting the team. Lucho Milo will be this season’s star and Gustavo Roldan next season’s. In addition to this, the club has signed another Latin player for this season, Jordano San Martin Ibanez, from the Santiago based football club, Club Palestine. Overall Gaby’s trip was a successful outcome, which will only better the Cooma Tigers Club and provide for a show stopping football season. With an exciting season ahead of us, the team has already commenced pre-season training on January 18 and are eager to start the season off with a bang.

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Cooma Tigers head coach, Gabriel Wilk recently travelled to his home country, Argentina, with the aim of visiting family and friends. Considering this year’s football season Gaby spent most of his time observing football games and training sessions as well as holding several discussions with high level coaches (ex team mates) to develop his knowledge of the game he loves and to better the Cooma Tigers Club. Gaby also travelled to Chile, accepting an invitation from the Estrella Solitaria Football Club from Batuco, Municipal of Lampa, Santiago. The invitation was made through the Vice President of the Australian National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters Council, Victor Marillanca. On his visit, Gaby’s aim was to create a professional relationship with this club to better Australian football. Gabby spent a full day viewing several football games with players ranging from under 10s through to under 18s and the top two first grade teams of the area, with the hope of finding someone suitable to wear the Tiger’s yellow and black jersey for the upcoming men’s Primer League Football Season. Gaby was received by the Minister of

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