Monaro Post March 9, 2011

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country show Dalgety’s 67th show on Sunday was a record breaker, wth more than 2000 people attending. Pictured, show president Dalge Richa Wallace congratulates 2011 Rural Achiever, Geffrey Keighley. At rear, the “Make a Sheep” competition. See p2.

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A real Australian country show Robin Daley

Dalgety and how impressed she was with the show.

2010 Rural Achiever, Tim Dreverman spoke The Dalgety Show is a real Australian country about his progression from Dalgety Show to show, they said as they left the showground becoming a Royal Agricultural Society Rural happy and contented.

Achiever and how his nervousness was mounting “A real Aussie country show,” they repeated. every day in the lead up to the “Royal” in Sydney.

And when we played the National Anthem they Geffrey Keighley, Dalgety Show’s 2011 Rural stopped as one to honour their country.

Achiever was introduced to the show goers and Even the horses and sheep stopped as if they said he was honoured to win the award and knew what an important occasion it was. thanked the many people who made it possible.

Yes, the 2011 Dalgety Show was a “real Aussie President, Richard Wallace appealed to Snowy country show”.

River Shire residents.

On a beautiful autumn day, more than 2000 “This show is a show for all Snowy River Shire people flocked to the show on the banks of the people and I call upon everyone from outside Snowy River, to salute the sheep and have a great Dalgety to pitch in and help make this show a time. success in the years to come”.

The show was opened by ABC Statewide What a success the 2011 show was with Afternoon presenter, Fiona Wyllie who became people coming from Canberra, the South Coast, a little teary as she spoke of her fondness for Cooma, Jindabyne and many far-flung areas.

And, what a wonderful spectacle they saw as they walked through the entrance gate.

The colour, the sounds, the smells and the action; a real country show.

Horses, dogs, sheep, cattle, poultry, vegetables and cakes; every section overflowing with entries.

People meeting old friends, making new ones, talking to the ABC presenter Fiona Wiley officially opened Dalgety Show. politicians, checking out the pavilion exhibits or walking across to the Dalgety Hall to see the stunning quilts.

Kids riding the merry-go-round or eating fairy floss, dads having a cool beer while yarning with mates, the mums wondering if they could make Winter / n m a cake like that, knit a jumper like that or take a u t u A photo of the kids, like that. s colour Something for everyone, no one disappointed. n i The 2011 Dalgety Show, a real Australian s & style country show.

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Berridale business owner and founder of the Berridale Business Women’s Dinner Annie O’Keeffe, is pleased to announce that the highly anticipated invitations to the inaugural event have been posted.

The dinner, which is to celebrate the success of the Berridale community and to honour the work done by its businesswomen, will be held on Saturday April 9 in the Merino Room of the Berridale Inn. “The response from invited guests has been tremendous” Annie remarked. “I’m really happy with the positive reaction from the business women of Berridale and the town’s people”.

“However I do urge anyone that didn’t get an invite to give me a call.”

“In light of the way we now do business I imagine that there would be alot of home based businesses that I and many people would not be aware of.

“Any home based business owners may have the most to benefit from the evening as it presents an opportunity to publicise their business, use the night as a free advertising platform and network with fellow business women”.

The dinner will also see the unveiling of the first Berridale Business Women of the Year Award which has been created to acknowledge the business women of Berridale who are making a positive difference to the Berridale community.

Overall the nominee should be someone that strives for excellence, women who have

Annie O’Keeffe. taken their business to the next level and whose passion for business shines through.

“If anyone would like to nominate a business woman, nomination forms can be obtained from the Berridale Post Office or I can mail them out” Annie said.

Tickets to the dinner will cost $60 a head and include the threecourse dinner, drinks and a guest speaker, TODAY show regular Dr Joanna McMillian PhD. Businesses are also encouraged to use the night as a platform to further publicise their business and anyone that would like to set up an information table or display should contact Annie prior to the night on 02 6456 3240.

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“Over the years we’ve supported a number of fantastic community organisations that have helped to make a difference to local issues.

“A previous successful recipient in the area includes Creewah Bushfire Brigade.

“NRMA Insurance is proud to support an organisation such as this, that works to make places like Bombala a safer and more resilient community,” said Mr Cottrell.

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Community groups interested in applying for a Community Grant are encouraged to visit www.nrma.com. au/grants. Applications close at 5pm Thursday, 31 March 2011.

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Member for Monaro, NSW Minster Steve Whan, signed the NSW Teachers Federation “Skills Charter for a better State – 5 point plan”last Tuesday at a meeting with TAFE Teachers at Cooma Campus. If elected, he will work towards the following points: 1. Invest in services - Government must guarantee TAFE funding.

2. Look after public assets - Ensure that TAFE jobs and functions are not contracted out to the private sector.

3. Plan long-term Invest in infrastructure for TAFE that ensures a skilled workforce.

4. Back our workers - Increase permanent teaching positions and invest in teacher training.

5. Govern for the common good - Ensure that everyone in NSW Pictured; local TAFE Teachers’ Federation representative, Rita Brademann, and has affordable access secretary of the local TAFE Teachers’ Federation, Allan Barkley, with Member for to a TAFE education.

Monaro, Steve Whan, as he signs the NSW Teachers’ Federation “Skills Charter The meeting took for a better State – 5 point plan”. place after a public announcement that have been closed or downsized, and popular a re-elected Keneally government will fund new course offerings such as welding and basic IT Carpentry and Joinery teaching facilities and have been reduced a Campus Administration Centre at Cooma • Competitive tendering has resulted in Campus. programs being lost to private providers “Every single family in this community has • Full-time teaching positions have been benefited from TAFE. It is the number one lost or retiring teachers have not been replaced Vocational Education & Training (VET) provider, is • Head teacher positions have been the VET lifeline in our rural community and is also integrated across disciplines (eg. Automotive and a major local employer, offering many part time carpentry) and/or devolved to other campuses to casual positions allowing teachers the opportunity save staff to ‘top-up’ the family income and pass on their • Resources have been lost such as the unique industry experience to our community in minibus, which helped provide transport for their teaching role,” Federation Representative at students for fieldtrips Cooma Campus, Rita Brademann, said.

• Essential resource upgrades such as “TAFE has opened up a multitude of educational computers/laptops are delayed pathways and career opportunities, providing • Fast tracked and expensive commercial students with a sense of achievement and self- courses are being touted – increasing worth, a better income and the opportunity to commercialisation of TAFE discriminates against actively contribute to their families and to this students who are financially or geographically community. disadvantaged “TAFE trains our carpenters, welders, • Facilities look ‘poor’ as a result of cuts to mechanics, chefs, nursery men and women, cleaning and maintenance budgets – especially tourist guides, vet nurses, artists, office staff, IT the Jindabyne and Bombala learning centres. specialists, accountants, frontline managers, staff Teachers made it clear that the last award round in nursing homes and child care centres, and the – slashing fulltime teachers working conditions list goes on. and effectively decreasing their hourly rate of pay TAFE’s equity and access services have given - were not forgotten and that staff morale was less fortunate community members a chance low. Mr Whan acknowledged these concerns to go ahead with their education and to achieve and expressed his view that rural TAFE Campuses against the odds. TAFE Outreach courses reach are in particular need of proper resources and out to geographically isolated men and women in government support as they are essential for the places such as Bombala, Eden and Rocky Hall. economy and wellbeing of their communities.

Migrants gradually overcome the language barrier TAFE teachers, students and our community at TAFE. have first hand experienced the fall out of the “Some of the strongest supporters of Cooma Federal and State Governments’ privatisation TAFE will tell you that ‘TAFE has been going agenda in VET over the last decades. backwards’ and that ‘the tech is not any more Teachers also questioned the conveniently timed what is used to be’”. announcement of the new facility. Mr Brademann Whilst teachers welcomed his pledge and the said “It was flagged by the Institute Director, Di prospect of improved facilities, they also stated Murray, three years ago when the TAFE Ceramic their concern about the rapid decline in TAFE Art section was closed – despite vocal student funding over the years and the competition and community protest, presumably to make agenda pursued by Federal and State room for an “urgently needed” carpentry and governments, forcing teachers to achieve “more joinery upgrade. But the funds for this were never for less” and compromising educational quality made available until now, with the State elections for the sake of “cost effectiveness”. They gave a only weeks away. number of local examples including: “If re-elected, we will work hard to hold you • TAFE staffing levels have been halved and your government to your promises”, Ms over the last 2-3 decades Brademann said.

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Wednesday March 9, 2011

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The Women’s Home-based Business Network next meet on Friday March 25 from 9.30am to 11am in East Jindabyne.

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With less than 20 tickets left for Mozart’s Opera “The Marriage of Figaro” on April 2, this special event promises to be a sell out well in advance.

It will be a glamorous occasion and ladies are invited to “frock up”.

The remaining tickets for the performance can be obtained from Barbara Daley, Louise Young and Carole Morris.

Proceeds from the Opera are allocated towards the external repairs of the Jindabyne CWA building, namely “Barb’s barge boards” – an expensive exercise.

In conjunction with Co-Opera’s performance, CWA members are selling raffle tickets costing $5 each, in support of the Tim Draxl Scholarship Fund, and music programs at both the Jindabyne Central School and Snowy Mountains Grammar School.

Raffle tickets can be purchased from CWA members and in the shopping centre each Saturday morning.

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The raffle will be drawn during the evening at the Jindabyne Bowling Club on April 7.

The Jindabyne Branch of the Country Women’s Association would like to thank the following businesses for their generous support for the opera performance and raffle: Snowy River Shire Council, South East Arts Region, The Echo, The Monaro Post and The Summit Sun, Alan Jones, Alan Grosvenor, Marshall Phillips, Quality Resort Horizons Jindabyne, Nuance Designer Homewares, Novotel Lake Crackenback, Thredbo Valley Horseriding, Snowprint Bookshop, Cooma Furnishing Company, Spa by The Lake, Jindabyne Flowers, Apres She, Cooma School of Music, Gordon Griffen, Woolworths Jindabyne, the Austrian Tourist Bureau and all those who are supporting the CWA and the development of the arts in our community.

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Wednesday March 9, 2011

Land rezoning laws relaxed The NSW Department of Planning has relaxed its stance on considering requests to rezone land separately to Cooma-Monaro Shire Council’s impending draft Local Environmental Plan. “The Department’s categorical advice for Council to only consider rezoning requests as part of its Strategic Planning project now appears to have been relaxed�

Mayor Dean Lynch said. “Council will be writing to a number of landowners who have made such requests to advise them of the apparent change in the Department’s position� he added. However, Council remains cautious about the recent advice from the Department. “Planning proposals such as these require a lot of work on the applicant’s behalf.

Even if Council is supportive of a proposal, it still has to be referred to the Department of Planning under its “gateway� processes, so there is no iron-clad guarantee of success. It is still a very complicated and potentially quite long process. Waiting for finalisation of the LEP is still an option� Mayor Lynch stated.

One of the major delays in having Council’s draft LEP finalised has been the Department of Planning’s procrastination regarding the subdivision “averaging� provision for rural land. This provision currently exists in both the Cooma-Monaro and Yarrowlumla Local Environmental Plans, and is a provision that Cooma-Monaro, Palerang, and other rural Councils see as a benefit to managing rural lands under their jurisdiction. “Despite both Cooma-Monaro and Palerang Councils jointly submitting a technical paper to the Department on the benefits of retaining the averaging provision in 2007, we are still waiting for an answer� Mayor Lynch continued. “Over the last few years we have met with 2 different Planning Ministers, and attended Cooma-Monaro mayor, Dean Lynch. meetings with the

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Departmental staff in Sydney and other centres on several occasions, obviously at a considerable cost to our ratepayers. Despite undertakings from Ministers and senior departmental staff, we still don’t have an answer� he said.

In a political climate where Councils are openly criticised for things such as development application processing times, it could be seen as somewhat hypocritical that Councils have been waiting for a decision on this issue for 4 years. Councils want the ability to continue to apply a provision which has, for over 10 years, resulted in far better environmental and agricultural outcomes than the Department of Planning’s preferred “minimum lot size� approach.

Anyone wishing to discuss issues regarding the rezoning processes are encouraged to contact Council’s Planning Section. Proposals are initially considered

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Council wishes to thank the In mid November 2010, the Bridge Contractor (Civiltec) Bridge Engineer, Local Contractors informed Snowy River Shire (Snowy Construction and Universal Council that it was no longer able Civil and Construction) and the to continue with the construction Project Managers (CSD) for doing of the bridge as a result of financial a great job in helping complete the and resourcing difficulties and has bridge. subsequently gone into liquidation.

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Cyclist abuses police At approximately 11.30pm on March 4, a 29-year-old Cooma male was seen riding his bicycle while not wearing a helmet.

Police stopped the male to remind him that by law he is required to wear a helmet.

He was riding on the footpath in Sharp Street near Vale Street and police only wanted to have a chat with him.

He refused to give his details to police and became verbally

aggressive, then commanded his dog to attack police, which it did.

The two police officers then produced their tasers and the man and his dog became compliant.

He was subsequently arrested and charged with; rider not wearing a helmet, offensive language in a public place, urge a dog attack, two counts of resist arrest, drive under the influence of alcohol and two counts of intimidate police. He will appear in Cooma local court on April 6.

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New horse yards have been built in the northern end of the Kosciuszko National Park.

KNP horse camps redesigned The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) believes that the recent redesign of a number of horse camps in the north end of Kosciuszko National Park has significantly reduced the impact of horses on the environment while maintaining a quality experience for horse riders.

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The NPWS has redesigned camping areas in the Long Plain-Tantangara area including Blue Water Holes as directed under the Kosciuszko Plan of Management.

Vehicle based camping areas that allow horse riders to camp with their horses, that were originally established by the NPWS almost 20 years ago to provide a better experience for horse riders, are also being redeveloped. The horse camps include horse yards, toilets, loading ramps and fire places and are generally located in close proximity to water courses.

However, Regional Manager Dave Darlington, said today that regular monitoring of camping areas revealed that some horse riders

had taken to the practise of erecting temporary fencing to construct yards across creeks so that they did not have to cart water. “The result was significant damage to the stream banks, increased turbidity of mountain streams and the horses were fouling the water which had an impact on all park users,� Mr Darlington said. “After consultation with the Snowy Mountains Bush Users Group, commercial operators and the Australian Trail Horse Riders Association, who we meet with to discuss such issues, we came up with a design that took some of the camps a bit further away from the creeks. “We have also established separate camping areas for people

who don’t want to camp with horses and confined camping in some areas while expanding it in others. “The overall aim is to establish a balance between the needs of horse riders and other users and the protection of the environment. “There has been minimal loss in the total area available to horse riders at the camps and from our monitoring of peak usage periods we know that its only during peak periods when the camping areas are full. “We have undertaken works at Long Plain, Cooinbil, Ghost Gully, Old Camp and Wares yards and we still have work to do in the future upgrading Bullocks Hill and Rocky Plain camps,�

Mr Darlington said.

Hazard reduction burns The NSW National Parks and Wildlife service (NPWS) has begun a 1,000 hectare hazard reduction burn in Kosciuszko National Park.

The burn was conducted just west of Eucumbene Cove village.

NPWS Acting Regional Manager, Steve Horsley, the burn would be undertaken primarily using aerial incendiaries. “We will fly over the burn area and drop a large number of incendiaries

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Cooma helps out sister towns Money raised through recent flood relief appeal activities will be used to help businesses in the Western Downs Region of Queensland.

The money will subsidise vouchers which residents can use to purchase goods from local businesses in the region.

The initiative is hoped to help businesses in the region remain viable as residents rebuild their lives.

The idea has come from Ray Brown, a Dalby resident with Cooma connections. He spoke with CoomaMonaro mayor, Dean Lynch, who has arranged for the initiative to be overseen by council.

Last Thursday, Cooma Lions Club president, John Neilson, handed Mayor Lynch a cheque for $8600, proceeds from fundraising efforts by the Lions Club, Cooma Rotary Club and the Cooma Historic Automobile Club.

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Mayor Dean Lynch accepts a cheque for $8600 from Lions Club president John Neilson, on behalf of Lions, Rotary and the car club.

Barilaro addresses NAG National Party candidate for the NSW seat of Monaro, Queanbeyan Councillor John Barilaro, attended Nimmitabel Advancement Group February general meeting.

He addressed the group, which included Councillor Bronnie Taylor, for about half an hour on the detail of his platform for the upcoming state elections on March 26.

Mr Barilaro also spoke on Nimmitabel specific issues and said, if elected, he would be an advocate for the town’s water security, a reduction of the main street speed limit through the village’s business district and he will be keen to be part of the new government’s push to empower local communities - to give us a greater say in our own future directions.

Following on from his address, those present enjoyed a little friendly two-way banter, when they were given an opportunity to ask our guest questions on the subject of roads, rail reestablishment, weeds and renewable energy technologies.

All topics he welcomed and then generally answered to the satisfaction of the questioners.

Mr Barilaro rounded up this segment of the meeting by stating that he would be happy to field any questions leading up to the election, either directly through his office or via Nimmitabel Advancement Group.

The group wished him well in his quest for the local seat and then held the normal monthly meeting.

Cooma court report 26-year-old Cooma man, Christopher Anlezark, was charged with being in possession of a prohibited drug, not complying with a request to submit a search and enter inclosed land not belonging to him. He was convicted and fined and received a Section 10, fined $200 and ordered to pay court costs of $79.

received a Section 9 good behaviour bond for 12 months and ordered to pay $79 court costs.

A 51-year-old ACT male, Tony Barthelson, was convicted and fined $344 and court costs of $79 for negligent driving. He apparently over corrected his vehicle and it then rolled onto its side on the roadway whilst travelling along the Monaro Brendan Blewitt, 23 from Cooma was charged Highway. with common assault. He was convicted and

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Candidates must address rural concerns Editor, I attended the “Meet the candidates forum” held in Cooma. The Chairman Craig Mitchell conducted the meeting well and endeavoured to involve the wide and diverse questions fairly among those present.

It was interesting to hear Mr Whan speak of being proud of what he has achieved during his term, however, he forgot that he was speaking to those of us who live on the Monaro and have real concerns about the state of the State funding for Health systems (Health Reform in NSW), the very poor conditions of our rural roads and many other local issues.

The lame excuses offered by Mr Whan to many of the questions put to him by members of the audience and the ability to ignore parts of questions or not answer them seems to be a typical political ploy, as an example I raised the point about the Prorogation of Parliament and asked why it had occurred, I received the absurd answer from our MP, “parliament will be resumed on the first of March, “ that was not an answer to the question.

By not answering the Prorogued Question Mr Whan wriggled himself out of answering many others, typical politician, divert the answers, that is what Walter Burley Griffen called the “menance of governments”, giving handouts for health and education should never be in the political sphere.

There are many other questions which could have been put, such as: 1) Cost of Queanbeyan Hospital original estimate $30million, Final cost overrun of $21 million Why? 2) Reasons for new fangled ”Hospital Reform Commission”, a lot of paper but no actions. Why do we need a new Commission to reinvent the wheel?

3) What happened to the $8million of so called Savings to change over from “ RLPB the the LHPA “?

4) Who pays for all the National Parks acquisitions? nine percent of NSW is now National Parks that’s approximately (7 million Hectare ) @ $ 450/ ha = $3,150,000,000 who pays for all these parks?

5) Why the discrimination of 10/ha land. Who sets the stocking rate? In drought who feeds the stock, the LHPA or the land owner?

6) What assistance is given to this electorate for the control of flying 75-80 mm long highland grass hoppers which are devouring pasture on the Monaro?

7) How many country Hospitals were closed under Labor reign? Gulgong is one, but how many more?

8) Coal gas extraction dangers BTEX, all are extremely TOXIC, How will the State Government stop the contamination of ground water?

9) What happened to the LHPA hectare rating postponed in Parliament on June 2, 2009 by the then Premier?

It is to be hoped that all candidates for the forthcoming election will take into consideration the state of rural communities and their concerns and not ignore the pleas put forward in favour of the much larger urban centres where often the majority of the votes are (which is what seems to happen at present).

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Our local show season continues to roll on, with Delegate and Dalgety both hosting their events last weekend.

This Saturday it is Cooma’s turn and with a good season and the grounds in great order, the organisers are hoping for a big attendance.

Turn up and see our mayor, Dean Lynch, in the sumo suit wrestling event and meet RM the local Hereford ‘longhorn’ in the weight guessing competition.

The Postman is hoping other gardeners have NOT been experiencing the small but very irritating frosts that have been plaguing Frost Central – The Postman’s vegie patch. Just keep covering your show exhibits, folks.

With little more than two weeks to go until the State election, the action is staring to heat up.

The candidates for our electorate will be at local shows, so that is a good opportunity for voters to ask some leading questions or express their concerns.

Support for a carbon tax might be one question our candidates could field – privatising the state utilities might be another.

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Good to see Australian towns working together – like flood relief funds from Cooma going to assist Dalby and region, through their local businesses.

Local businesses, especially the locally owned ones, are the backbone of rural economies. If you support local business, the dollars stay on your economy and are not siphoned off to the big corporates’ HQs in Sydney or overseas.

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Last Wednesday the Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation (SMEC) hosted visitors from Kenya, who inspected the SMEC Thompson Dam model before visiting Snowy Hydro. Pictured in the fluid laboratory are, from left, Michael Waters, Cyril Maloba, Ray Bilbow, Hon. Frederick Gumo- Minister- Regional Development Authority- Kenya, His Excellency, Stephen TarusHigh Commissioner- Kenya, Charles Sunkul, Peter Abok and Paul Gumo.

Wanted: stockmen!

Cooma Show needs some teams of stockmen to compete in this Saturday’s Stockmen’s Challenge.

There is $800 in prizemeoney up for grabs, plus a lot of fun.

The competition requires teams of three – one of whom will need to be able to ride a horse and another will need to be able to shear a sheep.

For the finalists, there is an extra challenge, but that will be revealed on the day.

The competition will also involve rolling a bale of wool, but that should not be too difficult for three mountain men.

Entries can be made by contacting the Cooma P & A President, Gail Eastaway, on 0408 930 180, Nick Kirschner on 0416 287 829 or nominate on the day.

There is a limit of nine teams and competitors will have to bring their own horse.

Heats will be run during the afternoon with the final at about 6pm.

It could be the easiest $800 these competitors could pick up.

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Descendants of William and Esther Stewart will gather at Numeralla Hall at 10:00am on April 9 for a family reunion. It will be a day of chatting and catching up with relations while everyone enjoys a picnic lunch.

William and Esther Stewart moved from Kilkeel, Ireland to Australia in January 1842 aboard ship “Wilson� with their 18-month-old son, Hugh.

They later moved to Cooma where Hugh, when he was about 21, built “The Travellers Rest�, originally catering to miners on their way up to the newly discovered goldfields at Kiandra. Nowadays, the building is known as “Past Times� and is much the same today only with added museum items relating to local history since then.

Hugh later married Jane Hain who was possibly one of the long list of Hain family descendants in the area.

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Clean Up Australia Day on Monaro

Lisa Ashurst Once again, the Bredbo Community showed their support for Clean Up Australia Day with 20 volunteers showing up to register for the clean up around the town and their efforts filled 25 bags with rubbish!

Organised by the Bredbo Community Landcare Group and supported

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by South East Rural Supplies, who supplied the refreshments for the lunchtime barbecue that followed the rubbish collection, Clean Up Australia Day was another successful community effort for the village locals who have been cleaning up Bredbo since the earliest days of the Clean Up movement.

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Volunteers gathered on Norris Park, Cooma to start the clean up. Pictured are Bas and Thijs de Ruijter, Frank, Joy and Murray Rodwell with Waste officer Jeff Tait.

$65,000 for the MEIS Shadow Minister for Ageing and Disability Services and The Nationals candidate for Monaro John Barilaro have announced an additional $65,000 for the Monaro Early Intervention Service (MEIS).

“I am extremely concerned that the NSW Labor Government is not doing enough to fund early intervention in Cooma,” Mr Constance said during a visit to the region with John Barilaro and the Hon Melinda Pavey MLC .

“In 2009 when I came to Cooma to launch the ‘Personalising Disability Services’ paper I discovered that a number of local children were being denied the early intervention services they desperately needed, even though the funding had been promised by the NSW Labor Government not long after the last election.

“I was fortunate to be able to meet with dedicated families and the wonderful educators at MEIS and I saw firsthand the work that they’re doing in partnership with families.

Mr Barilaro said that in 2008 the then Disability Services Minister Kristina Keneally promised

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additional funding to this service, but did not follow through with her commitment, which is typical of a government that has lost its way.

“This is a great service yet they’re currently underfunded to the tune of $65,000, which could go towards assisting an additional 30 children with disabilities,” Mr Barilaro said.

John Barilaro welcomed the funding announcement and said it demonstrated the commitment of the NSW Liberals & Nationals to the most vulnerable in our community.

“Every cent spent on early education resources for children who have specialised and individual needs will come back to the community tenfold into the future, especially during the school years,” Mr Barilaro said.

“I’m delighted to be able to fight for such an important service and to demonstrate that the NSW Liberals & Nationals have been listening to the needs of the Cooma community”, Mr Barilaro said

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Thankyou to the local businesses & supporters who have donated products to the Auction • Produce stalls • Plant stalls • Cake stalls • White Elephant • Book/craft stalls • Face painting

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If you wish to donate any products, contact the Centre on 6452 3588, it’s all appreciated

Cooma CWA branch news There was a good attendance at the February meeting of Cooma CWA and apologies were received from six members. President, Barbara Scanes, extended a warm welcome to everyone, especially Margaret who has transferred from the Berridale Branch.

The friendship hour is proving popular for members who can come along at 11:00am.

They enjoy catching up with fellow members and discussing their activities since the previous meeting.

The members who attended the “Elvis” show, a Group fundraiser, were thanked for their patronage and were pleased with the great sum of over $2000 being raised. This helps with educational grants and emergencies such as bushfires and the recent floods in other states. The correspondence was received and dealt with. It included a letter to Mr Steve Whan installing flashing lights at the Cooma schools and a reminder of the upcoming fete for the Sir William Hudson Nursing Home.

Information was received about the visit later this month from the ANU medical students.

Arrangements are in hand for the members to provide hospitality for them during their week in Cooma. Cooma Branch is making a donation to the Cooma Show Society for two prizes to be

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presented to the most successful juniors who enter in the Cookery Section.

International Officer, Marilyn, has contacted Cooma schools about the pupils taking part in studying Iceland this year, as part of CWA international studies. Some very interesting information can be found in the latest journal.

Members are reminded of handicraft for this year as well.

The cookery competition for the meeting included the boiled fruitcake, the steamed pudding and the orange cake. Hazel Walker was the winner in the fruitcake and the steamed pudding sections and Beaty Russell received a first prize for the orange cake.

There are going to be some very busy cooks prior to the Council meeting in March when the entries from all the Branches in the Group will be judged. The date for this meeting is March 15 2011. Cultural Officer, Kaye, reminded members of the activities for this year and entertained them with a collection of humorous readings.

Members were sorry to accept the resignation as Vice President of the Branch from Jan Payne and wish her well on her move to another area.

Hazel Walker was elected to fill her position.

The next meeting of Cooma CWA will be held on Monday March 14 2011 at the Cooma Country Club, Mawson St, Cooma. The friendship hour begins at 11:00am, followed by BYO lunch and the business meeting at 12:30pm. All interested ladies will be made most welcome.

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She sat down near the corner in the second last chair.

The brim on her pink hat covering her silver hair.

She said, ‘I hope my hat doesn’t give you a fright, I wear it to protect me from that big florescent light.’

Olive was always there in writing group each week.

She sat so quietly and calm until her turn to speak.

She’d open up her writing book and then the words would flow.

We all sat there enchanted with her tales of long ago.

‘My father had a butcher’s shop’ she told us all one day, ‘Down at Newport Beach, back when horses pulled a dray.

I helped my dad make sausages and took the orders too, And if some were left over, we’d take home a few.’

One day Olive heard outside in the middle of town, A rumbling noise, the change of gears, as a truckie slowed right down.

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like the big old truck I drove in World War Two, I drove them in the RAAF, I’ve handled quite a few.’

Over the years I’d offer Olive a lift to her front gate.

‘No I can walk, it does me good... and I’m only 88’ But then at Ninety one and again at Ninety two She’s hop into my car and say, ’Maybe I’ll come with you.’

Colours were a precious part of Olive’s each new day.

Her paintings, music, writing, and clothes were special in their way.

One day she told me secretly, ‘I was always very shy....

So I thought that all these colours might make me soar and fly.’

And so they did dear Olive, you were indeed a friend.

A very lovely lady, special to the end.

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Wednesday March 9, 2011

CLAIRE’S CAROUSEL

Welcome, readers, to Claire’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 occasions or have community events coming up please phone me on 6452 3137, mobile 0434 352 992 or email spray5@optusnet.com.au

AN OPPORTUNITY NOT TO BE MISSED

I am sure, like me, you find it difficult and threatening to stand up and make a speech and join in a conversation where you feel satisfied with your input – you now have an opportunity to hear Lucy Bouwman (formerly of Rostrum) at the next University of the Third Age discussion group on Friday March 25 at 2.15pm at Dodds Hotel dining room.

Lucy will hold an informal discussion on building your confidence – 10 tips on enjoying conversations etc, and how to prepare that speech.

Everyone is welcome, tea and coffee available and only $2 admittance for non members of the University of the Third Age. I’m looking forward to seeing you there 2.15pm to

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MANY HAPPY RETURNS for the Lake Light Sculpture 2011 to be held in Jindabyne from April OF THE DAY Cooma can boast many devoted volunteers and one of these is celebrating her birthday this weekMargaret Echarri.

Margaret is never too busy to visit the sick and elderly, helping serve meals nightly at Sir William Hudson Nursing Home among other volunteer duties.

We wish you a very happy birthday Margaret and trust you enjoy your birthday luncheon planned for next weekend. and interstate phone calls from your family!!

MARK IN YOUR DIARY

Cooma Relay for Life takes place on April 9-10 at the Cooma Showground – it is a community event which honours those who have been touched by cancer.

Join a few friends and make a team, or walk on your own.

Registration is 02 4223 0200 show that you care.

Morning tea will be held on the Saturday at 10am for Cancer sufferers and their Carers.

Please dont forget to register on the above number.

22 to 25.

Applications must be in by April 1, by calling 6456 2784.

This exhibiton is very popular and visited by many tourists and locals alike over the holiday period.

The shores of Lake Jindabyne is an ideal setting for these many forms of sculpture.

COOMA SHOW SATURDAY MARCH 12

Let’s all visit our local Show – its the 136th and promises to be an exciting one – much hard work has gone into its planning whether you enjoy the exhibits of the pavilion, show events, sheep, cattle, amusement area and much more – it’s all there for your enjoyment.

On Friday March 11 the pavilions open from 6pm to 8pm admission of a gold coin donation and Saturday gates open at 8am.

Exhibits to be collected please at 6pm on Saturday March 12.

We take this opportunity to wish Sue-Ellen Mackay, our Cooma Showgirl, every success in the regional finals at Goulburn on April 2.

Riposte Lisa Ashurst There are many things that men don’t really understand about women but as there’s not enough room to list them all here I’ll just mention one that really seems to have them stumped.

The relationship women have with yoghurt. While men can sort of understand the attraction of chocolate, after all they have been known to eat it too, the fixation women have with yoghurt is way, way beyond them.

If you think about it I suppose it makes sense, as how many guys would you normally see hovering in front of the yoghurt selections in the refrigerated section of the supermarket, huh?

Well, hardly any really because it’s not something that guys get excited over. I only know of two men who deliberately buy it but they don’t make much of a song and dance about that fact. They just buy the one they want, eat it and that’s it.

Women however like to talk about it. They compare notes with their friends. They like to alternate between flavours and will happily buy Wild Strawberry one week and Honey the next or maybe Mango but whichever, they will eventually settle on a favourite and get that one most of

the time, except for those times when they don’t because they’re alternating again. Yoghurt is definitely more of a female thing. It contains women-friendly stuff like calcium, live cultures, all-natural ingredients and it comes in Lite, something on which many women place much importance and it tastes incredibly good and if this doesn’t solve the mystery for men I don’t know what will!

But despite having said all that, men will still ask the world at large what the big deal is with women and yoghurt. Haven’t any of you been listening? The big deal has been laid out in detail in the paragraph directly above this one so go back and read it again!

I have to admit that in some circumstances it will never replace chocolate but as a healthier alternative to many other sweet delights it scores pretty highly and even the kids will eat it.

Unfortunately most men won’t. They won’t even try it, partly because of the female connotation but more often because it’s not ice cream with flavouring. Men will eat ice cream with flavouring.

In most cases they will eat whatever you put in front of them.

Except yoghurt.

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City Homicide. (M, CC) I Shouldn’t Be Alive: Date From Hell. (M, CC) My Name Is Earl. (PG, R, CC) Parks And Recreation. (M, R) Home Shopping. (G) Early News. (CC)

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RPA: Where Are They Now? (PG, CC) Embarrassing Bodies. (M, R) ’Til Death. (PG, R) WIN News. (CC) The Strip. (M, R, CC) Entertainment Tonight. (R, CC) Danoz Direct. (G, R) Good Morning America. (CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

CLASSIFICATIONS: (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions

Early News. (CC) Pokémon. (G, CC) Hero: 108. (G, CC) Scope. (G, R, CC) Wurrawhy. (P, CC) News. (CC) The Circle. (PG, CC) Dr Phil. (PGas, CC) The Oprah Winfrey Show. (PG, R, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, R, CC) Judge Judy. (PG, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R, CC) Good Chef Bad Chef. (G, CC) The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) News. (CC) 6pm With George Negus. (CC) Evening News. (CC) The 7PM Project. (PG, CC) The Biggest Loser Families. (PG, CC) The Good Wife. (Mds, CC) Alicia confronts Will about the message he left on her voicemail.

Law & Order: SVU. (M, CC) 6pm With George Negus. (R, CC) News/Sports Tonight. (CC) David Letterman. (PG) Burn Notice. (M, R, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R) Joyce Meyer. (PG) Religious Programs.

6.00 Chinese News.

6.30 Soccer. UEFA Champions League.

Schalke v Valencia.

9.00 WorldWatch.

1.55 German News.

2.30 Dateline. (R, CC) 3.30 Letters And Numbers. (G, R, CC) 4.00 The Journal. (CC) 4.30 PBS NewsHour. (CC) 5.30 Global Village. (G, R, CC) 6.00 Letters And Numbers. (G, CC) 6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.30 Zumbo: Searching for Mini-Me. (CC) 8.00 Oz And James Drink To Britain. (G, R, CC) Oz and James arrive in Burtonon-Trent and while James is excited at being reunited with his home brew, Oz makes his own beer.

8.30 No Reservations. (Final, PG, CC) Anthony Bourdain heads to Tokyo in search of the ultimate dining experience.

9.30 World News Australia. (CC) 10.05 UEFA Champions League Hour. (CC) 11.05 Movie: Fuera Del Cielo. (MA15+, 06) 1.00 Movie: Everybody Is A Killer.

(M, 04, R) 2.35 WeatherWatch.

5.05 Korean News.

5.40 Japanese News.

Early News. (CC) SpongeBob SquarePants. (G, CC) Bakugan. (G, CC) Totally Wild. (C, CC) Wurrawhy. (P, CC) News. (CC) The Circle. (PG, CC) Dr Phil. (PGals, CC) The Oprah Winfrey Show. (PG, R, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, R, CC) Judge Judy. (PG, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R, CC) Good Chef Bad Chef. (G, CC) The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) News. (CC) 6pm With George Negus. (CC) Evening News. (CC) The 7PM Project. (PG, CC) The Biggest Loser Families. (PG, CC) Undercover Boss USA. (G, CC) Blue Bloods. (M, CC) In an attempt to take down a gang leader, Erin uses her law-abiding brother as bait.

Outrageous Fortune. (Final, M, CC) 6pm With George Negus. (R, CC) Sports Tonight. (CC) David Letterman. (PG) Infomercials. (PG, R) Bayless Conley. (G) Jesse Duplantis. (PG)

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Being Me. (G, R, CC) Food For Thought. (G, R, CC) Behind The News. (G, CC) The National Parks. (G, R, CC) Midday Report. (CC) Miniseries: Lost In Austen. (PG, R, CC) Echo Beach. (Final, PG, R, CC) Ancient Mysteries. (PG, R, CC) Darling Buds Of May. (PG, R, CC) Children’s Programs.

My Family. (G, R, CC) Dog Whisperer. (G, R, CC) Announcement: The Greens. (CC) News. (CC) 7.30. (CC) Catalyst. (G, CC) Turn Back Time. (New series, G, CC) Grand Designs. (G, R, CC) Lateline. (CC) Lateline Business. (R, CC) Spectacle. (PG, R, CC) Movie: The Sugarland Express. (M, 74) Movie: Time Is My Enemy. (b&w, PG, 54, R, CC) Bridge Over The Wadi. (G, R) Can We Help? (G, R, CC) The Cook And The Chef. (G, R, CC) Something In The Air. (G, R, CC) Dog Whisperer. (G, R, CC)

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Sunrise. (CC) The Morning Show. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Movie: Love’s Long Journey. (M, 05, R) Dr Oz. (PG) The Zoo. (G, R, CC) The Fairies. (P, R, CC) Kid Detectives. (C, R, CC) News At 4.30. (CC) Deal Or No Deal. (G, CC) News. (CC) Today Tonight. (CC) Home And Away. (PG, CC) How I Met Your Mother. (PG, CC) After Ted leaves the bar early to prepare a Thanksgiving feast for his friends, the gang ends up partying with his nemesis.

Grey’s Anatomy. (M, CC) A film crew visits the hospital six months after the shooting to document the road to recovery for doctors and patients.

Desperate Housewives. (M, CC) Juanita becomes suspicious of Gabrielle’s sudden interest in Grace.

Private Practice. (M, CC) 30 Rock. (M, CC) The Whistleblowers. (M, R) Home Shopping. (G) Early News. (CC)

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Today. (CC) Kerri-Anne. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Alive And Cooking. (G, R) The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) The View. (PG, CC) Days Of Our Lives. (PG, CC) Entertainment Tonight. (CC) Hi-5. (P, R, CC) Kitchen Whiz. (C, CC) News. (CC) Hot Seat. (G, CC) News. (CC) WIN News. (CC) A Current Affair. (CC) RBT. (PG, CC) Getaway. (PG, CC) CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M, CC) The team investigates after pieces of a dead body are discovered inside several boxes.

The NRL Footy Show. (Return, M, CC) WIN News. (CC) The AFL Footy Show. (Return, M, CC) Entertainment Tonight. (R, CC) Spyforce. (PG, R) Danoz Direct. (G, R) Good Morning America. (CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

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Music Moves. (G, R, CC) What I Wrote. (G, R, CC) Ace Day Jobs. (G, R) Catalyst. (G, R, CC) Midday Report. (CC) Movie: Charade. (63, R, CC) Ladies Of Letters. (M, R, CC) Children’s Programs.

My Family. (G, R, CC) Dog Whisperer. (G, R, CC) News. (CC) 7.30. (CC) Miranda. (PG, R, CC) New Tricks. (PG, CC) The team reopens the investigation into the unsolved murder of celebrated street artist Danny “Flak” Tyler, after graffiti boasting “I Killed Flak” starts appearing on walls around London.

Whitechapel. (M, R, CC) With the Jack the Ripper copy-cat killer still at large, DI Chandler pins his hopes on their latest suspect.

Lateline. (CC) Re-Enchantment: Wicked Stepmothers. (G, CC) Teenage Kicks. (PG, R, CC) Rage. (M)

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10.55 Movie: Untraceable.

(AV15+, 08, R, CC) Diane Lane, Billy Burke. An FBI agent tries to track down an elusive killer who tortures and murders his victims live on the internet.

1.00 Football. (CC) AFL. NAB Cup. Grand Final.

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Rugby League. (CC) NRL. Round 1. Brisbane Broncos v North Queensland Cowboys. From Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.

Entertainment Tonight. (R, CC) WIN News. (CC) Movie: The Gauntlet.

(AV15+, 77, R, CC) Movie: Up Pompeii. (M, 71, R) Good Morning America. (CC)

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Lie To Me. (M, CC) 6pm With George Negus. (R, CC) News/Sports Tonight. (CC) Overtime. (R) David Letterman. (PG) Infomercials. (PG, R) Joyce Meyer. (PG) Religious Programs.

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2.55 Amylase. (G, R) 3.00 Help. (Final, PG, R, CC) 3.30 Letters And Numbers. (G, R, CC) 4.00 The Journal. (CC) 4.30 PBS NewsHour. (CC) 5.30 Global Village: Steppe Horses Of The Kyrgyz Pt 2. (G, R, CC) 6.00 Letters And Numbers. (G, CC) 6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.35 Inspector Rex. (PG, R, CC) 8.30 Big Love. (PG, CC) Ana resurfaces with a surprise revelation which shakes up the family.

9.30 World News Australia. (CC) 10.05 Movie: Water. (M, 05, R) 12.05 Flying. (M) 2.20 WeatherWatch Overnight.

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Turkish News.

Filipino News.

Insight. (R, CC) Italian News.

German News.

Letters And Numbers. (G, R, CC) The Journal. (CC) PBS NewsHour. (CC) Global Village. (G, R) Letters And Numbers. (G, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Coast. (G, CC) As It Happened: Convoy – War For The Atlantic: Death Blow. (PG, CC) Part 4 of 4. Documents the key role played by merchant ship convoys in providing a lifeline to Britain during World War II. World News Australia. (CC) Real Sex. (MA15+, CC) Movie: Next Door. (AV15+, 05, R) Entourage. (M, R, CC) Shameless. (MA15+, R, CC) WeatherWatch.

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Rates uncertainty hits building approvals Statement by Executive Director of the MBA-ACT, John Miller

“The data with respect to approvals for private sector houses in Canberra is modest, but it is at least on the positive side of the ledger,� he said.

Canberra’s peak building and construction industry organisation, Master Builders Mr Miller said it was in these circumstances that he had been pleased by the ACT has pointed to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics building approvals data Reserve Bank’s decisions in both February and March to leave rates on hold. as providing proof of the significant adverse impact of the rate rises imposed by the Reserve Bank in the closing months of 2010. “It is very clear that uncertainty around interest rates has ensured the Australian home building industry has been confronted by one of its most challenging starts to The executive director of the MBA-ACT, John Miller said the data revealing a 15.9 a New Year,� he said. “That is why it is imperative that the Reserve Bank adheres to a per cent national seasonally adjusted decline in total dwelling units approved in further period of interest rate stability.�

January was proof of just how severely interest rate uncertainty was impacting the nation’s home building industry.

Mr Miller said the anecdotal evidence suggested that the home building industry had regathered some momentum in February, but he still sensed uncertainty in the “Sadly, the January housing finance data has simply served to confirm the warnings minds of many consumers amid the monthly speculation around the Reserve Bank’s we issued late last year – that higher interest rates would serve to slow momentum interest rate intentions. and make for a difficult start to the New Year,� he said. “What is needed is a period of stability and some clear signals from the Reserve Looking at the data for the ACT, Mr Miller said he was pleased to note that there Bank,� he said. had been at least some positive activity with respect to approvals for private sector houses, but this had been severely offset by the significant decline in other areas.

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Dalgety Show 2011

Wednesday March 9, 2011

COOMA SHOW 2011

SATURDAY MARCH 12 2011

Program 8am Pavilion opens; Yard Dog trials begins 9am Judging of Livestock; Junior Judging commences 8.30 Horse Events begin - continues throughout the day 10am Steve Robinson - Snakes & Reptiles; Experience Treasure Gold Panning; Patting Paddock; Judging Tiny Tots & Junior Showgirl 11am Woodchop Challenge begins 12pm Junior Paraders, Cattle Arena 12.30 Heat 1 Stockman’s Challenge 1pm Official Opening featuring Snowy Mountains Christian School 2pm Winner of Schools Display announced 3pm Heat 2 Stockman’s Challenge 4pm Dog High Jump Competition begins 5.30 Heat 3 Stockman’s Challenge; Music begins at the bar.

6.30 Final Stockman’s Challenge 6.45 Hopkins Logging Tree final 7pm Woodchop finals 7.30 Woodchop Challenge Presentations 10pm Bar closes Combined Schools Pick-A-Box continues throughout the day Sumo Wrestling - continues throughout the day Schools display throughout the day

Cooma P & A President’s message Cooma Show 2011 marks the Cooma Pastoral and Agricultural Society’s 136th annual event.

The show is the region’s biggest familyfriendly event, which offers something for all sections of the community and for all ages.

Each year, in excess of 3000 people attend Cooma Show. It is a great once-ayear chance to catch-up with friends and acquaintances, see what the local livestock is like this season, watch the entertainment and perhaps participate in some of the competitions.

This year celebrates the 20th anniversary of the opening of the new pavilion (multi function centre) which replaced the old pavilion which was destroyed by fire. The new building was paid for largely by the community, who bought bricks to help cover the cost, with help from council and governments.

For many competitors, the Cooma Show is the second-last chance for them to earn enough points to qualify for the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

Over the years, our local competitors have competed with great success at state level.

The Cooma P&A is happy to welcome our 2011 Miss Showgirl, Sue-Ellen Mackay to our show.

Sue-Ellen is Monaro born and bred and very keen to represent our show at the regional and hopefully state judging in April.

Sue-Ellen will be officiating at various competitions around the show, including the junior showgirl competition, which will be judged on Saturday morning.

The P&A has adopted a local theme this year, inviting locals to participate in a couple

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of fun events, the Stockman’s Challenge and a Sumo Suit wrestling challenge.

We are honoured to have an esteemed local identity to officially open our show this year.

James Litchfield has been patron of the Cooma P&A for many years and the committee thought it fitting that his support of our show be recognised.

Mr Litchfield’s knowledge of the Monaro, its people and its livestock is legendary and we are honoured to have him open our show.

I would sincerely like to thank the P&A Committee for all their hard work over the past 12 months in getting the Cooma Show to happen.

There is a lot of work to be done by not very many volunteers and their enthusiasm and support is much appreciated.

I would also like to congratulate our sponsors for their support. In a climate of

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ever-increasing costs, staging an event such as the Cooma Show just would not be financially possible without the contribution of our sponsors. They have my most sincere thanks for their support.

Finally, I would encourage others to become involved in the show ‘movement’.

Volunteering can be very rewarding and with the Cooma P&A, the whole family can become involved. Membership is inexpensive and working with like-minded people on a progressive committee can be plenty of fun, as well as satisfying.

I urge Monaro residents to come to our show on Saturday and enjoy a great day out.

Roll on Saturday.

Gail Eastaway Pictured below, the 1991 grand parade, celebrating the opening of the new pavilion.

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COOMA SHOW 2011

SATURDAY MARCH 12 2011

Meet the Sumo challenge at Cooma show A fun, new activity will be open for participation at this year’s Cooma Show on March 12.

The sumo wrestling competition involves participants wearing sumo suits, which are of the latest design, safer, more comfortable and easier to get in and out of.

The competition begins with creating two teams and a member of each team battles it out in a Sumo match.

Each game winner (there are three games to a bout) receives a point. Cooma-Monaro Shire mayor, Dean Lynch, has already put his hand up to participate but the Cooma Pastoral and Agricultural Association is looking for local sports groups and businesses to step up to the challenge.

So far the Red Devils Rugby Union Club has accepted the challenge and the committee is hoping they will be joined by the Cooma Stalions, Tigers and Cats, in a four-way contest to decide the Sumo champion on the day.

Ladies are also encouraged to have a crack.

Entries will be taken up until the day, but early bookings are encouraged.

(For more information, contact the president Gail Eastaway on 0408 930 180).

to begin and the competition will end in one of two ways: i.

Forcing opponent outside of circle – the contest ends when one of the contestants makes contact outside of the circle with any part of the body. ii.

Forcing the opponent to the mat inside the circle – the contest ends when one of the contestants makes contact inside of the circle with any part of the body except their feet.

3.

The competitor who wins two or more bouts out of the three games will win the match.

4.

The referee’s decision on a question of fact is final. His/her interpretation of the rules during the game is final. All groups are welcome to compete whether it be businesses, sporting teams, families, friends or schools.

Bout guidelines: 1.

Competitors will be started apart on opposite ends of the circle, facing each other.

2.

The referee will signal the competitors

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COOMA SHOW 2011

SATURDAY MARCH 12 2011

James Litchfield to open show One the region’s most prominent graziers, James Litchfield, will open Cooma Show this Saturday.

James, now patriach of the Litchfield family of Hazeldean, has a long history in the sheep and cattle industry and a passion for the Monaro.

James has had a varied history, including two years’ service in the RAN, then jackerooing before returning to work on Hazeldean in 1947.

He married Barbara (Fraser) in 1950 and they had four children.

While improving the Merino and Angus studs at Hazeldean, James was also a councillor and ‘sometime’ vice president of Snowy River Shire Council from 1959 to 1972.

He was a member of the NSW Committee of the Angus Society in 1950s and 1960s, serving as chairman for two years.

During this time he also judged Angus and Murray cattle at Royal shows in all states.

James was chairman of the cattle producers sub-committee during the formation of the National Beef

Recording Scheme launched in 1972.

He was also foundation chairman of the Monaro Merino Association and the Monaro Angus Breeders Association.

James was a member of the founding committee of the Australian Association of animal breeding and genetics and the first non-academic to be elected a Fellow of the Association in 1995.

James was chairman of the advisory committee to the CSIRO Division of Animal Production for about 10 years from 1987 and a member of the organising committee for the first World Merino Conference in Melbourne in 1982.

James received the Howard Yelland award from the Beef Improvement Association in 1986 for services to the beef industry and received the NSW Department of Agriculture Shield in 1990 for services to agriculture.

James received the Wool Foundation of Western Australia Eliza Furlonge medal in 1992 for services to sheep breeding and science.

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Sue-Ellen, 20, is a sales support officer with Elders Insurance in Cooma, a position she has held for 12 months.

She is looking forward to representing Cooma in the State competition and has enjoyed meeting other contestants at Showgirl events.

Sue-Ellen is keen to learn more about different types of agriculture and finds the whole rural scene extremely interesting and stimulating.

Sue-Ellen will contest the finals of the 2011 Showgirl competition at the regional finals in Goulburn on April 2.

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All young girls are encouraged to enter the competition, to be judged at 11am in the pavilion.

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The Food Section in the Cooma Pavilion is always a tantalising display of home baked delights. Why not take some time this year to enter a category or two and encourage your children to do some baking or decorating as well. Get your entries and submit them for judging at the Cooma Show.

This year our food judges have generously offered to allow members of the public to be present during the judging so that they can listen to how the entries are critiqued and provide insight into what is required to be successful at show competitions. Please understand that space is limited so depending on how many people are present will determine how spectators will be placed. Judging will commence at 10am and run through to about 3pm on Friday March 11.

The zone judging of the rich fruit cake section also takes place in Cooma each year to determine which fruit cake will be representing the South East region of NSW at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

P l e a s e r e m e m b e r that exhibits must be on disposable bases and in plastic bags, no cling wrap is to be used. For more information about the rules of competition please refer to either the Show Schedule or take a look online at www. coomashow.com.au.

Exhibitors are asked to bring entries to the Pavilion between 5:30pm and 8pm on Thursday 10 or from 8am to 9am on Friday March 11.

Exhibits along with any certificates and ribbons can be collected from 5pm on Saturday March 12. Happy Baking!

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Condiment Section The condiment section at the Cooma Show this year is welcoming entries once again with many categories in jams, jellies, pickles, preserves, sauces, relishes and chutneys.

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Something for everyone This year’s Cooma Show will have something for every member of the family to enjoy.

The very-popular dog high jump is back, with two divisions, one for big and one for little dogs.

This competition has been keenly contested in the past and there are some new candidates already in training for 2011.

The feature event this year will be a stockman’s relay - this will involve teams of three, and each member will have a different task to perform using horses, strength and cunning.

The finals of this event will be run at tea time and is sure to provide plenty of laughs for spectators.

A junior stockmans challenge is also being planned.

Sideshow alley will be in full swing again this year, with a variety of rides and attractions, including food.

The yard dogs competition will run throughout the day. This popular competition is good viewing and demonstrates how skillful our local trainers are in teaching their dogs to handle sheep.

Children of all ages will enjoy the reptile man who has become a regular at the Cooma Show.

He will again have a variety of snakes, crocodiles and lizards on display.

For those who would like to try something a bit different, goldpanning will offer that opportunity. You might find gold or a gemstone.

In the pavilion, our local schools have been invited to mount a display depicting their activities and history.

Jerangle school students will out their knitted work into the junior section of this year’s Cooma Show.

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Juniors are also encouraged to enter.

“We don’t normally have many entries in the junior section so it would be really nice to see some younger exhibitors this year,” Condiment Steward, Margaret Barron, said. There is even a microwave jam section for busy entrants with limited time.

It is preferred that entries are in clean 375g jars with lids and are not overfilled with approximately 1cm left from the top. Window cleaner helps achieve a shiny clean surface on jars. Jams must be set – not runny – and of course, not overcooked with an unbroken surface.

To achieve a flat surface, bubbles should be skimmed off while the condiment is still warm as presentation is the second most important factor after taste.

There will be open judging this year as opposed to previous years where it was closed and exhibitors will be able to observe and ask the judges questions regarding their decisions. This may help people with their exhibits for next year as they are able to find out what the judges are looking for and make these adjustments in future years’ shows.

Exhibits must be delivered in the afternoon on Thursday March 10 or by 9:30am on Friday March 11.

Flower Section The flower section in the show this year is looking forward to seeing what exhibitors have grown in their gardens.

Entries for this section must be brought to the pavilion from 6:30pm-9pm on Thursday March 10 or Friday morning March 11 before 9:30am.

The main tip is to read the schedule as this provides all the information regarding cuts, stems, containers and other particulars that the judges require. It is advised that displays are not to be jammed into containers, rather neatly for all to admire.

Containers must suit exhibits, such as a beer bottle for dahlias or roses and a saucer or basin for pansies or petunias.

Stems must be decent and able to stand up and ‘look at you’.

Any display under or over the required blooms will be disqualified. It should be noted that a bud counts as a bloom.

There are sections for juniors 5 years and under, 6-11 years and 11-16 years so age is no excuse for not entering.

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Kids who are keen to learn how to show judge are encouraged to participate in the junior judging at the Cooma Show this year. If interested, turn up to the Cooma showground and go to the junior judging marquee at 8.45am for a 9am start.

There are four sections including cattle, meat sheep, wool sheep and fleece. In each section, prizes of $50 for first, $25 for second and $10 for third will be awarded, with the overall winner receiving a trophy and $200.

Participants will be judged on their dress, presentation, oral skills and of course their judging. Past experience is not a necessity. Children are encouraged to ask the overjudge as many questions they like, no matter how simple they may seem, as the key motive is a learning experience.

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Grassroots

Wednesday March 9, 2011

New RFS membership charter Strong prices at Cooma sheep sale Emergency Services Minister, Steve Whan has announced a new Membership charter formally recognising the importance of NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) and its volunteers to community safety.

Mr Whan signed the new Charter, along with NSW RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons and NSW Rural Fire Service Association President Brian McKinlay.

Mr Whan said the Charter was a clear statement of the NSW Government’s support of and commitment to the RFS and its members.

“The Membership Charter acknowledges the immense dedication and contribution of RFS volunteers to protecting our community from bush fires and other emergencies,” he said.

“The State Government, the NSW RFS and the volunteers’ peak body, the RFSA, are all committed to providing the highest level of support and necessary resources to RFS members so they can continue their important work across NSW. “For more than 100 years, volunteers from every walk of life have put their own safety at risk, sometimes paying the ultimate price, for the protection of others.

“These people are the backbone of our communities and by developing and signing this Charter we are committing to the ongoing support

and progression of the Service at the highest level.”

NSW RFS Commissioner Fitzsimmons said the Membership Charter would help ensure volunteers remained part of the Service’s key decision-making processes.

“The NSW RFS is made up of one team of many players, all with one purpose – the protection of our communities. This document underpins the mutual respect and support that exists within the Service,” he said.

“Through this Charter, we particularly commit to continuing to nurture our members and to encourage their skill development and training.”

RFSA President Brian McKinlay said he welcomed the signing of the document.

“This clearly recognises the commitment of the NSW RFS and the State Government to its Members, those selfless individuals who give their time and skills, often in extremely hazardous circumstances, towards the protection of their communities,” he said.

“It is particularly pleasing that the RFSA’s ongoing working relationship with the NSW Government and RFS is formally acknowledged. It is a significant step forward and important for the representation of Member interests and values.”

Census donates to Cooma Show

Pictured, Cooma P&A President Gail Eastaway and head cattle steward, Robert Hain, with the new halter donated

by Census regional manager Barbara Hill.

Cooma Show has received a donation from Census regional manager Barabra Hill.

Mrs Hill presented the Cooma Pastoral and Agricultural Association president, Gail Eastaway, with a new leather cattle halter to be given as a prize in this year’s cattle competition.

Last week, Ms Eastaway handed

the halter onto head cattle steward, Robert Hain.

Robert is yet to determine which class the halter will be offered as a prize, but was happy to accept this unexpected donation.

The Cooma P&A sincerely thanks Mrs Hill for her consideration in offering the halter as a prize.

COOMA

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Cooma Associated Agents yarded and sold 11,300 sheep and lambs at Cooma sale yards on Monday. Prices remained strong from $190 to around $160-$170 for restockers.

Auditing farm safety hazards Safety hazards exist all over the average Australian farm in the shearing shed, at the silo and around machinery.

According to the Collaborative Partnership for Farming and Fishing Health and Safety by carrying out a farm safety hazard assessment farmers can improve the safety of their farms and also ensure compliance with occupational health and safety legislation.

Farm hazard checklists are designed to get producers thinking about the dangers around their farm and ways to minimise the risk these dangers pose to themselves, their families, visitors to the farm and farm workers.

Specifically the checklists assist producers to assess the safety hazards with tractors and other machinery and equipment, silos and field bins, around chemicals as well as on other more general areas of the farm.

A range of farm hazard checklists can be downloaded free from www.aghealth.org.au To be most effective a farm safety assessment should be tailored to address the risks of the specific industry. There are existing checklists developed in conjunction with the relevant national bodies for the following commodity sectors horticulture, beef, grains, dairy, cotton, sheep/wool and sugar which are available for free download.

Working with farm workers Informal ‘shed talk’ is an extremely effective way of discussing safety issues, near misses or dangers around the farm. In fact, by law, workers need to be involved in this process, as they are most affected by safety issues and are often in a

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Review regularly It is recommended hazard assessments using the checklists be carried out at least annually or more often such as at the start of sowing, harvest and shearing or other times of high activity.

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Wednesday March 9, 2011

Local cattle success Local Hereford Stud, Gunyah, has enjoyed good success at the Royal Canberra Show.

The stud won the Junior and senior bull titles, with Gunyah Valour going on to win the Grand Champion Bull class.

Gunyah Winchester won the junior title.

Gunyah also won the Senior Champion female class with Gunyah Loyal C307.

Gunyah also enjoyed success at the Delegate and Dalgety Shows..

Another local stud, Rosskin, was also successful, taking out the reserve champion female title and being reserve to the supreme female exhibit.

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On February 2 in Cooma and March 4 in Bombala there were 50 farmers who enjoyed a lavish breakfast before listening to four presenters focusing on autumn planting options.

The groups heard from James Brady, Seed Force presenting on Brassicas as an autumn sowing option, which for some hadn’t been thought of before. Traditionally farmers wouldn’t consider this because the older varieties didn’t support growth into early summer. However newer varieties have proven to be less likely to bolt or become reproductive and hence stock can benefit from extended grazing.

David Phelps from Wrightsons Seeds put together a presentation on Ryegrass’ and the activity and maturities of the different types including annuals, bi-annuals and perennials.

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In Cooma, Luke Pope District Agronomist spoke, and in Bombala Paul Parker District Agronmist from Young discussed cereal options.

These included Wheat, Triticale, Barley and Oats.

Largely the focus was placed on sowing time and the fit of each being right for individual farming systems.

The final speaker was Stacey Wilkinson from Elders in Goulburn who is the co-ordinator for Elders Livestock Management Solutions.

The main take home messages that were put across from Stacey was the importance of balancing nutrient intake for livestock at crucial stages to maximise production and the performance of your breeding livestock as well as sale livestock.

The morning was hailed a success by those farmers that were able to make it. Elders agronomist, Patrice Ingram, said ‘We put this morning on to try and help farmers make more directed decisions as to what to plant this autumn and for the right reasons. It was designed to put a few options out there in the hope that farmers walked away with a better idea of where these crops best fit in their individual farming systems.�

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AND THE Junior Judging Competition 1st PRIZE - $50 2nd PRIZE - $25 3rd PRIZE - $10

Major Prize Trophy and $200 (Entrant must participate in all sections to be eligible for major Prize.)

Entry is free.

Competitors must be 12 years and under 25 years.

All sections will be run and Judged under the guidelines set by the R.A.S.

For further information contact Jim Fletcher 6452 8892

AND DON’T FORGET The Food, Condiments, Vegetable and Flower Sections will hold OPEN JUDGING this year.

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After a British journalist is kidnapped in Iraq, a disgraced former SAS soldier is recruited to save her. Still struggling to come to terms with his role in a botched mission years earlier, the veteran must fight not only his own personal demons but those who would see his mission fail as well.

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Go, Diego! Go! (G) Dora The Explorer. (G) Weekend Today: Saturday. (CC) Saturday Kerri-Anne. (G, CC) Kids’ WB. (G) Ben 10: Ultimate Alien. (G) Scooby-Doo. (G) Dennis & Gnasher. (C, R, CC) GASP! (C, CC) G2G: Got To Go. (C, R, CC) The Saddle Club. (C, R, CC) Stormworld. (C, R, CC) Pyramid. (C, R, CC) Movie: The Champ. (PG, 79, CC) Fishing Australia. (G, R) News. (CC) Antiques Roadshow. (G) News. (CC) Funniest Home Videos. (PG, CC) Movie: Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. (PG, 05, R, CC) Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore, David Kelly, Helena Bonham Carter.

Movie: License To Wed. (M, 07, R, CC) Movie: The Holcroft Covenant. (M, 85, R) Movie: Coast To Coast. (M, 03, R, CC) Danoz Direct. (G, R) Creflo A Dollar. (G) Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (G, R)

Go, Diego! Go! (G) Dora The Explorer. (G) Weekend Today. (CC) Wide World Of Sports. (Return, G, CC) The NRL Sunday Footy Show.

(Return, G) The Sunday Roast. (Return, PG) The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air. (G, R) Surfing. Zolo ASP World Tour.

Billabong Pipeline Masters. (G, R) Wildfire. (PG) The Farmer Wants A Wife. (PG, R, CC) Rugby League. NRL. Round 1.

Penrith Panthers v Newcastle Knights.

From Centrebet Stadium Penrith, New South Wales.

News. (CC) Customs. (PG, CC) Send In The Dogs Australia. (PG, CC) 60 Minutes. (CC) The Mentalist. (M, CC) Harry’s Law. (M, CC) CSI: Miami. (M, R, CC) Cricket. ICC World Cup. Australia v Kenya. From M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore, India.

GMA: Sunday Edition. (CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

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Insiders. (CC) Inside Business. (CC) Offsiders. (CC) News Update. (CC) Asia Pacific Focus. (CC) Songs Of Praise. (G, CC) Landline. (CC) Planet Earth: Deserts. (G, R, CC) Adventures In Architecture.

(Final, G, R, CC) Re-Enchantment: Princess Culture.

(G, CC) Basketball. (CC) WNBL. Grand Final.

Mr Bean. (G, R) Doctor Who. (PG, R, CC) Chris Humfrey’s Wild Life. (G, CC) News. (CC) Attenborough’s Journey. (G, CC) News Update. (CC) Miss Marple. (Final, PG, CC) Compass: Philip Nitschke. (PG, CC) Re-Enchantment: Into The Woods.

(G, CC) The Street. (M, R, CC) Something In The Water. (M, R, CC) Movie: Kitty Foyle. (b&w, PG, 40, R, CC) Movie: Playmates. (b&w, G, 41, R) Late Programs.

12.00

The Replacements. (G, R, CC) Handy Manny. (G, R) Weekend Sunrise. (CC) Saturday Disney. (G, CC) Jonas. (G, R) Australia Smashes Guinness World Records. (PG, R, CC) Horse Racing. Australian Cup. Featuring the Group 1 Australian Cup run over 2000m and the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap run over 1200m.

Extraordinary Dogs: Mystery Of Healing Pt 2. (G) Sydney Weekender. (G) News. (CC) Movie: The Tale Of Despereaux. (G, 08, CC) Voices of Matthew Broderick, Emma Watson, Dustin Hoffman. A misfit mouse, an unhappy rat and a servant girl find their fates intertwined with that of a princess.

Movie: Valkyrie. (M, 08, CC) Based on a true story. An idealistic officer joins a conspiracy to assassinate Adolf Hitler and seize control of the German government during World War II. Movie: Ladder 49. (M, 04, R, CC) Home Shopping. (G)

Children’s Programs.

Science Clips. (G, R, CC) Mexico. (G, R, CC) Landline. (R, CC) Midday Report. (CC) Monarch Of The Glen. (G, R, CC) Cheese Slices. (G, R, CC) News Update. (CC) Darling Buds Of May. (PG, R, CC) Children’s Programs.

My Family. (G, R, CC) Dog Whisperer. (G, R, CC) News. (CC) 7.30. (CC) Australian Story. (CC) Four Corners. (CC) Media Watch. (CC) Q&A. (CC) Lateline. (CC) Lateline Business. (R, CC) Wire In The Blood. (M, R, CC) The Clinic. (M, R, CC) Movie: Boy Slaves. (b&w, PG, 39, R, CC) Bowls. Australian Open. Women’s pairs final. Replay.

Sleuth 101. (Final, PG, R, CC) The Cook And The Chef. (G, R, CC) Something In The Air. (G, R, CC) Dog Whisperer With Cesar Millan.

(G, R, CC)

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Sunrise. (CC) The Morning Show. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Movie: A Memory In My Heart.

(PG, 99) Dr Oz. (PG) The Zoo. (G, R, CC) The Fairies. (P, R, CC) Kid Detectives. (C, R, CC) News At 4.30. (CC) Deal Or No Deal. (G, CC) News. (CC) Today Tonight. (CC) Home And Away. (PG, CC) My Kitchen Rules. (PG, CC) Conviction Kitchen. (PG, CC) It is the morning after opening night and while the team celebrate their first success, they soon realise that one of the trainees has gone missing.

Brothers & Sisters. (M, CC) Justin takes a keen interest in Holly’s recovery after a nurse at the hospital catches his eye. Nora’s fellow radio host, a psychiatrist, finds his way into her heart.

My Breasts Could Kill Me. (M) Parks And Recreation. (M, R) Home Shopping. (G) Early News. (CC)

8.30 9.30 11.00 12.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 3.30 5.00 5.30

Today. (CC) Kerri-Anne. (PG, CC) News. (CC) The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) The View. (PG, CC) Days Of Our Lives. (PG, CC) Entertainment Tonight. (CC) Hi-5. (P, R, CC) Kitchen Whiz. (C, CC) News. (CC) Hot Seat. (G, CC) News. (CC) WIN News. (CC) A Current Affair. (CC) Two And A Half Men. (PG, CC) $#*! My Dad Says. (PG, CC) Vince is jealous when Ed bonds with his dog.

This Is Your Life. (PG, CC) Frost On Parkinson. (PG, CC) Sir Crime Investigation Australia.

(M, R, CC) Super Rugby Extra Time.

Rugby League. Super League. Round 5. Wildcats v Wolves. Tigers v Dragons. Highlights.

Homicide. (b&w, M, R) Danoz Direct. (G, R) Good Morning America. (CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

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Behind The News. (G, CC) What I Wrote. (G, R, CC) Arrows Of Desire. (G, R, CC) Ace Day Jobs. (G, R, CC) Big Ideas. (CC) Midday Report. (CC) Time Team. (G, R, CC) Meerkat Manor. (G, R, CC) Darling Buds Of May. (PG, R, CC) Children’s Programs.

My Family. (G, R, CC) Dog Whisperer. (G, R, CC) News. (CC) 7.30. (CC) Foreign Correspondent. (CC) How Earth Made Us: Water. (CC) QI. (PG, CC) Phillipa Finch. (G, CC) Jennifer Byrne Presents. (G, CC) Lateline. (CC) Lateline Business. (R, CC) Four Corners. (R, CC) Media Watch. (R, CC) Movie: Expresso Bongo. (b&w, PG, 59, R, CC) Catalyst. (G, R, CC) Big Ideas. (R, CC) Talking Heads. (G, R, CC) Late Programs.

9.30 10.30 11.00 11.30 12.30 1.30 5.30

Sunrise. (CC) The Morning Show. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Movie: Witch Hunt. (Ma, 99) Dr Oz. (PG) The Zoo. (G, R, CC) The Fairies. (Final, P, R, CC) Kid Detectives. (C, R, CC) News At 4.30. (CC) Deal Or No Deal. (G, CC) News. (CC) Today Tonight. (CC) Home And Away. (PG, CC) My Kitchen Rules. (PG, CC) Packed To The Rafters. (PG, CC) Jake risks everything by returning to the scene of the alleged sexual assault to confront Jodi. With Nathan not having much luck gaining attention for his Parts Exchange website, a scheming Ben offers to help him.

Parenthood. (PG, CC) Cougar Town. (M, CC) Keeping Up With The Kardashians.

(M) 10 Years Younger. (PG) Mercy. (M, R, CC) Home Shopping. (G) Early News. (CC)

10.00 11.00 12.00 12.30 1.30 2.00 3.00 3.30 5.00 5.30

Today. (CC) Kerri-Anne. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Alive And Cooking. (G, R) The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) The View. (PG, CC) Days Of Our Lives. (PG, CC) Entertainment Tonight. (CC) Hi-5. (P, R, CC) Kitchen Whiz. (C, CC) News. (CC) Hot Seat. (G, CC) News. (CC) WIN News. (CC) A Current Affair. (CC) The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R, CC) Top Gear. (PG, CC) Richard achieves a boyhood dream of putting the Porsche 959 and Ferrari F40 through their paces.

Adults Only 20 To 01. (M, CC) Kitchen Nightmares USA. (MA15+, CC) WIN News. (CC) 20/20. (CC) Entertainment Tonight. (R, CC) Division 4. (M, R) Danoz Direct. (G, R) Good Morning America. (CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

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Movie: Catch Me If You Can. (M, 02, R, CC) Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen, Nathalie Baye, Amy Adams.

Cops. (M, R) Infomercials. (PG, R) Bayless Conley. (G) It Is Written. (PG) Hour Of Power. (G)

6.00 6.15 6.35 7.05 7.35 8.05 8.40 9.30 10.20 11.00 11.30 12.00 12.30 1.00 3.40 3.55 4.30 5.30 6.30 7.30 8.30 9.20 10.05 11.50 12.55

Japanese News.

Hong Kong News.

Chinese News.

German News.

Italian News.

Filipino News.

Spanish News.

Greek News.

French News.

Hindi News.

Arabic News.

Russian News.

Turkish News.

Simon Boccanegra.

Two Pieces For Het. (G, R) Restless Flights. (G, R) PBS NewsHour. (CC) Prototype This! (Return, G, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Monster Moves. (G, R, CC) Iron Chef. (PG, CC) RocKwiz Rewind. (M, R, CC) Movie: Brick Lane. (M, 07, CC) SOS. (M) Great Australian Albums: Hunters & Collectors (Human Frailty).

(G, R, CC) 1.55 Drawn Together. (MA15+, R, CC) 2.25 WeatherWatch Overnight.

5.00 WeatherWatch & Music.

sbs one Mass For You At Home. (G) Hillsong. (G) Totally Wild. (C, R, CC) The Elephant Princess. (C, R, CC) Meet The Press. (CC) All 4 Adventure. (G) Oz Made. (G) Hit List TV. (PG) Movie: Flicka. (PGa, 06, R, CC) Netball. ANZ Championship. Round 5. Thunderbirds v Firebirds. From ETSA Park, Adelaide.

Everybody Hates Chris. (PG, R) News. (CC) Jamie’s Thirty Minute Meals. (G) Evening News. (CC) The Biggest Loser Families. (PG, CC) Modern Family. (PG, CC) Bondi Rescue. (PG, CC) Hawaii Five-O. (M, CC) NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, CC) NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv, R, CC) Movie: Alfie. (Mlsd, 04, R, CC) Video Hits Up-Late/ (PG, R) Infomercials. (PG, R) Joyce Meyer. (PG) Kenneth Copeland. (PG) James Robison. (PG) Benny Hinn. (PG)

6.00 6.35 7.00 10.30 11.00

Early News. (CC) Toasted TV. (G, CC) Totally Wild. (C, CC) Wurrawhy. (P, CC) News. (CC) The Circle. (PG, CC) Dr Phil. (PG, CC) The Oprah Winfrey Show. (PG, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, R, CC) Judge Judy. (PG, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R, CC) Good Chef Bad Chef. (G, CC) The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) News. (CC) 6pm With George Negus. (CC) Evening News. (CC) The 7PM Project. (PG, CC) Glee. (PG, CC) House. (M, CC) Good News Week. (M, CC) 6pm With George Negus. (R, CC) News/Sports Tonight. (CC) David Letterman. (PG) Ally McBeal. (M, R) Infomercials. (PG, R) Joyce Meyer. (PG) Kenneth Copeland. (PG) James Robison. (PG) Benny Hinn. (PG)

6.00 11.00 11.30 12.00 12.30 1.00 1.30 2.30 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.30 8.30

12.00 12.30 2.00 2.30 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 6.30 7.30 8.30 9.30 10.30 12.20 2.10 5.05 5.40

WeatherWatch & Music.

Mandarin News Australia. (R, CC) WorldWatch.

UEFA Europa League Highlights.

Soccer. UEFA Champions League.

Match highlights.

UEFA Champions League Magazine.

Speedweek.

Nerds FC. (G, R, CC) Two Of Us. (PG, R, CC) Desperately Seeking Doctors.

(PG, R, CC) Little Mosque On The Prairie.

(PG, R, CC) Living Black. (CC) Cycling Central.

Thalassa: Destination Somalia Pt 1.

(G, CC) World News Australia. (CC) A History Of Scotland. (PG, R, CC) Dateline. (CC) Cutting Edge: Raw Opium. (MA15+, CC) Part 2 of 2.

Miniseries: The Accursed Kings – The Strangled Queen. (M, 05, R) Movie: Climates. (MA15+, 06, R) WeatherWatch.

Korean News.

Japanese News.

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9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00 11.30 12.30 1.00 3.00 5.05 5.40

WorldWatch.

Hindi News.

Arabic News.

Russian News.

Turkish News.

Food Lovers’ Guide. (G, R, CC) Dateline. (R, CC) Insight. (R, CC) Letters And Numbers. (G, R, CC) The Journal. (CC) FIFA Futbol Mundial.

The Crew. (G) Living Black. (R, CC) Letters And Numbers. (G, CC) World News Australia. (CC) MythBusters: Flu Fiction. (PG, CC) Man Vs Wild: Arctic Circle. (PG, CC) Bear Grylls heads north to Norway to demonstrate how to survive in subzero temperatures of the Arctic Circle.

World News Australia. (CC) Ugly Americans. (M, CC) Dead Set. (AV15+, R, CC) The Mighty Boosh. (M, R, CC) The World Game. (R) Living Black. (R, CC) Movie: Ahlaam. (AV15+, 05, R, CC) WeatherWatch.

Korean News.

Japanese News.

sbs one Early News. (CC) Toasted TV. (G, CC) Totally Wild. (C, CC) Wurrawhy. (P, CC) News. (CC) The Circle. (PG, CC) Dr Phil. (PG, CC) The Oprah Winfrey Show. (PG, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, R, CC) Judge Judy. (PG, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R, CC) Good Chef Bad Chef. (G, CC) The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) News. (CC) 6pm With George Negus. (CC) Evening News. (CC) The 7PM Project. (PG, CC) Talkin’ Bout Your Generation.

(PG, CC) NCIS. (M, CC) NCIS. (M, R, CC).

6pm With George Negus. (R, CC) News/Sports Tonight. (CC) David Letterman. (PG) Ally McBeal. (M, R) Infomercials. (PG) Joyce Meyer. (PG) Kenneth Copeland. (PG) James Robison. (PG) Benny Hinn. (PG)

6.00 9.30 10.20 11.00 11.30 12.00 12.30 1.00 2.45 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.30 8.30

10.05 11.40 1.10 2.50 5.00 5.30

WorldWatch.

Greek News.

French News.

Hindi News.

Arabic News.

Russian News.

Turkish News.

Movie: Four Stars. (M, 06) Three Towers. (G, R) Living Black. (R, CC) Letters And Numbers. (G, R, CC) The Journal. (CC) PBS NewsHour. (CC) Global Village: Sri Lanka. (G, R, CC) Letters And Numbers. (G, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Insight. (CC) Wonders Of The Solar System. (G, CC) Part 3 of 5. Professor Brian Cox reveals how something as flimsy as an envelope of gas can create some of the most wondrous sights in the solar system.

Hot Docs: The Stonewall Uprising.

(M, CC) Movie: Katalin Varga. (M, 09) The Miscreants. (MA15+, R, CC) WeatherWatch Overnight.

Korean News.

Japanese News.

POLO FLAT 7

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT POLO FLAT INDUSTRIAL ESTATE. · WHO · WHAT · WHERE

»»BUSINESS OF THE WEEK«« Countrywide wool PTY LTD - Ph: 6452 2262

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In 1996, David along with his wife Maree started Countrywide wool at Polo Flat.

Countrywide Wool gives their clients a full service, with buying, weighing and paying on the spot. They also offer flat rate wool selling, 6-week interest free shearing advances, wool trade (electronic wool selling).

David travels all around the region, from Queanbeyan to Cann River in the south, buying wool everyday. Maree runs the office side of the business and Michael Connellan is the full time manager who also runs the day-to-day happenings of the warehouse at Polo Flat. people that know the industry.

Countrywide wool buys butts, and all oddments, which Countrywide wool 18 Holland Road Polo Flat. is then bought back to the warehouse, reclassed and onsold.

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

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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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Delegate Show 2011

Natalie Armstrong won the local Bush Poetry Competition.

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

LTD

Everybody Needs a Shed!!!

Carports, Garages, Homes, Farm and Industrial Sheds.

Wool Marketing - Not just wool selling

Wool Buyers & Wool Brokers Office & Wool Store

Proud builder of Kitome Distributor of Bushmans Tanks

9 Polo Flat Rd Cooma Authorised Distributor

Ph: 6452 7540 Mob: 0407 362 307

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

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

Rob Hain, Gunyah Stud with Ray Sawtell..

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

The local history book “From Dizligit to Delegate - The Journey” was also launched at the show.

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

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Ph 6452 1568 Fax 6452 2307 Carlaminda Rd, Cooma

Ray Sawtell (who opened the show) with Peter Guthrie, receiving a prize for his wool.

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

Sophie Stewart, Brahnie Mitchell and Maddie Manning - Students of Delegate Public School, with the School’s Champiion Pumpkin (grown in the school vegetable garden as part of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program). Photos courtesy of Mandi Horton.

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

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Ph : 0406 995 228 Email : axecleaning@optusnet.com.au Performance Horses

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Dog Grooming and Training

Earthmoving/Equipment

McMahon’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

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Wednesday March 9, 2011

Meet ‘RM’ at the show

COOMA Twin Cinema 76 Commissioner Street Friday 11th March – Super Tuesday 15th March 2011

CLOSED Thursday, Monday & Wednesday

GNOMEO & JULIET:

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HALL PASS:

Rated G 1 hr 28 mins Screening: Friday & Super Tuesday @ 6.15pm Saturday @ 2.15pm & 6.15pm, Sunday @ 1.30pm & 5.15pm

Screening: Friday & Super Tuesday @ 8pm, Saturday @ 4.15pm & 8pm, Sunday @ 3.15pm & 7pm

Rated MA 1 hr 45 mins Screening: Friday & Super Tuesday @ 6.30pm & 8.30pm Saturday @ 2.30pm, 4.30pm, 6.30pm & 8.30pm, Sunday @ 2.30pm, 4.30pm & 6.30pm

Coming Attractions: 10th – 16th March, 2011: Hall Pass - True Grit - Gnomeo & Juliet

JINDABYNE Cinema Snowy Region Visitors Centre Friday 11th March – Super Tuesday 15th March 2011

CLOSED Thursday, Monday & Wednesday

RANGO: Rated PG 1 hr 47 mins Screening: Friday & Super Tuesday @ 4.30pm, 6.30pm & 8.30pm Saturday @ 2.30pm, 4.30pm, 6.30pm & 8.30pm Sunday @ 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 4.30pm & 6.30pm

Coming Attractions: 10th – 16th March 2011 Rango

Movie Info Line 64571 777 www.snowymovies.com.au

Meet ‘RM’. He is a four-year-old bullock who will feature at this Saturday’s Cooma Show. ‘RM’ has been bred by Michael Green of Boudjah Merino Stud, who has kindly donated $100 as first prize in the weight guessing competition which features ‘RM’.

‘RM’ will be weighed on Friday afternoon

and on display on Saturday in the cattle yards at Cooma Showground. Ticket sellers will be at the show and if you can guess ‘RM’s’ weight, you can win the $100.

Come and meet ‘RM’ and check out the spread of his horns as well as his weight.

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BEAUTY THERAPIST POSITION– CASUAL Cooma’s leading Skin Centre has an opening for a qualified or soon to be qualified Beauty Therapist.

Working 15 to 30 hours per week, including most Saturday’s, the position offers great incentives and is ready to be filled straight away!

Send your resume to sharn.p@bigpond.com or call 0418 459 801.

FLOORING SALES CONSULTANT Cooma Furnishing Company is looking for a dynamic sales person to join our busy retail store.

This is full time position.

The successful applicant must posses: · Current drivers license · Past retail experience · Basic computer skills · Self motivation · Ability to measure and provide quotations · Strong work ethic · Ability to perform manual lifting of products The applicant needs to have initiative along with a personable manner and excellent presentation.

Salary will be negotiated with successful applicant.

Send or email your application to: The Manager Cooma Furnishing Company 62 Sharp St, Cooma NSW 2630 Ph: (02) 6452 1499 E: coofurnbigpond.net.au Applications close 18th March 2011.

NETWORK SERVICES LIBRARIAN Council has a position available with the Monaro Regional Libraries for a Network Services Librarian in the Cooma Library. The successful applicant will be required to manage and maintain children’s and young adult services and provide support for information and technical support.

Further information can be obtained by calling George Javurek on (02) 6450 1777 for an information package or go to Council’s website: www.cooma.nsw.gov.au File Ref: IS/POS/159 Salary: $27.62 - $28.31 per hour ( 30 hour week) Applications Close: 4.00pm, 25th March 2011 JOHN VUCIC GENERAL MANAGER

PO Box 714 COOMA NSW 2630

PUBLIC NOTICES

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD TOURISM SNOWY MOUNTAINS Tourism Snowy Mountains Inc (TSM) represents the tourism industry in the Snowy Mountains Region that consists of the four shires of Cooma, Snowy River, Tumut, Tumbarumba and Kosciuszko National Park.

The board has the responsibility for the strategic direction of TSM. The board seeks a motivated person with any industry or commercial development experience and a passion to grow tourism in the Snowy Mountains. The four year term of Director will commence at the 29 June 2011 TSM Board Meeting.

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The Bombala Street Surgery Flu Vaccine Clinics Available mid March 2011 Ph: 6452 5888 for an appointment.

Numeralla Landcare AGM Thursday April 7th Numeralla Community Hall at 7:30pm.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers needed to support KINGSLEY WARBURTON INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE for MONARO ELECTORATE on Polling Day 26/03/2011 Please call 0262978767 or 0417267930 or kingsleyw@westnet.com.au

THE FARMER WANTS A WIFE CALLS FOR FARMERS LOOKING FOR LOVE We are searching for farmers aged between 25 and 60 who are looking to meet their one true love.

Singles - male or female, must be working farmers, be it grazier, dairy, fruit, pig, chicken, fish, viticulturalist etc. Why not jump online and drop us an email with an introduction and recent photos: ninemsn.com.au/farmer or phone on: 02 9434 0772 Applications Close Monday 18th April SO ACT QUICKLY! This is not a competition. There's no prize money and the only winner in the end... is LOVE. We simply follow the story of farmers meeting new people, exploring new relationships and trying to find their partner for life.

SENIOR CITIZENS WEEK 20th March to 27th March.

The activities for Cooma seniors Citizen’s club members is as follows.

Tuesday 22 March - a trip to Pambula.

Coach leaves Centennial Park at 8am.

Cost $20.00 - Lunch not included.

Thursday 24 March - Luncheon at the Cooma Ex- Services club, 12 noon for 12.30pm.

Members only, Bookings essential for catering purposes.

Entertainment and raffles provided.

Sunday 27 March - a free Trip to Kalkite and afternoon tea at the Berridale Winery, this trip is for members only.

Coach leaves Centennial Park at 1pm.

For booking phone Dennis – 64525288 or Irene – 64523668.

CLEARING SALE LAMBIE STREET CLEARANCE SALE A/C EST MARY FREEBODY

SATURDAY MARCH 12 , 10.30AM (Following property auction)

INCLUDING ANTIQUES AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS: Tables, chest of draws, wooden chests, dressers, wardrobes, old Singer sewing machine, old clocks, cupboards, paintings, doors, tea chests, scales, pots/pans and kitchen items, lamps, old ski’s, old piano, sawbench and motor, 3 wheel bike (honda), bed heads plus lots of sundry items and pieces etc.

Registration & I.D required with number system.

Terms: CASH or approved cheque (no GST or Premiums) Contact Selling Agent:

BOLLER & COMPANY Ph: 64524155 Mob: 0402470422

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BRUYNS, Julee Yvonne Passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 6th 2011 at Canberra Hospital, formally of Soho St, Cooma. Aged 65 years.

Dearly loved wife of Herman, Mother of Andrew and Allison, Mother in-law to Richard.

Grandmother to Rhys. Daughter of Wac. The relatives and friends of the late JULEE YVONNE BRUYNS are invited to attend her funeral service to be held in the Sait Paul’s Anglican Church, Cooma, on Thursday March 10th 2011 commencing at 1:00pm. At the conclusion of the service, the courtage will proceed to Cooma Lawn, Cooma.

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

ORDISH, Coral Meda Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 2nd 2011, at Cooma Hospital, formerly of Kiparra Dr, Berridale. Aged 83 years.

Dearly loved wife of Kenneth (DEC).

Mother and mother in-law of Catherine and Steve, Susan and David.

Adored Nanna to Antony, Blake, Phillip, Brock and Mitchell.

The relatives and friends of the late CORAL MEDA ORDISH attended her funeral service held in the St James Anglican Church, Boloco, on Monday March 7th 2011.

After which a private cremation took place.

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

PASKE, Simon James Passed away peacefully on Sunday February 27th 2011, at 6 Mosley Ave, Cooma. Aged 39 years.

Dearly loved son of Eric and Kerrie.

Sister to Kylie, uncle to Nowell and Lili.

Loved grandson of Jean and Clare.

Great mate to all his friends The relatives and friends of the late SIMON JAMES PASKE attended his funeral service held at the Cooma Car Club on Saturday 5th March which commenced at 11:00am. At the conclusion of the services the cortege proceeded to Cooma Lawn Cemetery.

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

BREWIS, Oswald Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 2nd 2011 at Sir William Hudson Memorial Centre Cooma, formerly of “Murranumbla”, Dalgety.

Aged 85 years.

Dearly loved husband of Helen.

Father and father in-law to Oswald and Joann, William and Sarah.

Adored grandad to Jenny, Helen and Riley.

The relatives and friends of the late OSWALD BREWIS attended his funeral held at the Norwood Park Crematorium, Mitchell at 12:00pm on Tuesday March 8th 2011.

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

DAVIES, Keith Leslie Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 2nd 2011 at his residence formerly Barrack St, Cooma.

Aged 80 years.

Dearly loved husband of Diana (dec), father of Ian, Wendy and Gregory. Adored Grandad to Kimberly, Adrian, Andrew and Patrick.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cooma Arts Council.

Envelopes will be supplied on the day.

The relatives and friends of the late KEITH LESLIE DAVIES are invited to attend his funeral service to be held in the Saint Paul’s Anglican Church, Cooma, on Friday, March 11th 2011, commencing at 1.30pm. At the conclusion of the service, the cortege will proceed to Cooma Lawn Cemetery.

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post it in the classifieds To ensure your classified makes it into Wednesday’s Monaro Post, you must book it before 1.00pm Monday.

Contact our friendly sales team on 6452 0313 220-226 Sharp St Cooma 6452 0313

Wednesday March 9, 2011

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Davis sets shot record at regionals

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Michael will travel to Canberra quite regularly now to referee the division 1 under 15s, 16s and 18s teams whilst receiving constant valuable Jordan Davis equalled the U/8 shot mentoring along the way. Congratulations put record at the weekend while Michael! competing at ACT Little A’s south Michael Coyte is pictured controlling a game during side regional championships.

Jordan’s throw of 7.48m was a last Friday’s Brumbies development day in Cooma. personal best throw by 1.66m.

Jordan produced some stunning performances over the weekend, picking up first placings in the 60m hurdles final (12.99 sec) after recording the fastest time in the heats (13.12 sec).

In the other throwing event for the U/8 the discus, Jordan also topped the leader board at the end of competition with 19.6m, another personal best performance. Jordan also claimed second place in the 200m with an outstanding run of 38.27 sec and a third at the long jump pit with a leap of 2.97m.

U/8 Girls, Brianna Rankin and Taylah Maurier enjoyed strong competition at their first regional champs and acquitted themselves with distinction.

Taylah made the final in all of her running events and cross the line in second place in the 70m final with a Cryptic Clues personal best time of 12.7 2 sec.

ACROSS Taylah also collected another 1. Chain and ball, as embodying disorder? (5) personal best in the 100m with a 4. Justice caught up to a sex criminal, set beside ... (9) time of 18.65 sec and broke through 9. ... a longing for the old left in revolutionary the tape at the fining gate in fourth Santiago (9) place. Another fourth placing was 10. Lees follows love with a letter, at last (5) 11. How to recline amongst the trained pears? (8) achieved in the 50m final breaking 12. Brave to take sides of the egg or sperm (6) the tape at 9.35 sec. Taylah 14. Piddling amount or the consequence of global produced another personal best at cooling? (1,4,2,3,5) the shot put and fourth placing with 17. Misfit facing the ultimate outcome of 14-across? a heave of 4.93m. The discus is one (1,4,3,2,5) of Taylah’s favourite events and she 20. Disembody, maybe, like the boy in the bubble? (6) tossed it out to 11.67m to give her 21. Awful hard making broiler ... (8) 24. ... do his own cooking and play cricket before second position over all. church ... (5) Brianna reached the final of the 25. ... and also court business graduate of a 100m coming in fourth (18.60 sec) Queensland city (9) after running third in the heat with 26. Record of the ship's attempt to tar him with a 18.47 sec and a personal best. mathematical expression (9) Brianna showed her rivals a clean 27. Massage the naked parts (5) pair of heals in the 200m as she DOWN pulled away to win the event in 40.11 1. Jailbird changed name on the Central Australian or Quick Clues sec. Brianna also past the post in Irish wilderness (9) ACROSS DOWN first place with an excellent display of 2. Fabulous writer puts energy into soap production 1. Group of men assembled by a sheriff (5) 1. Actor (9) hurdling as she chalked up another (5) 4. Twin-hulled yacht (9) 2.

Cut into strips (5) personal best over the 60m hurdles.

3. Shell out local's penny (7) 9. Imaginary kingdom, the setting of The 3. Having no living representative (7) Brianna had two other outstanding 4. Pitcher grew gaunter in heavy traffic (10) Prisoner of Zenda (9) 4. Infringe (10) 5. Medical picture including the cross bar? (1-3) performances on the weekend with 10. Claw (5) 6. Headed off confusion and commotion about 5. Defrost (4) a second in the long jump, leaping 11.

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8. Steer clear of the first lady, one died under ... (5) 17. Potentially suicidal game played with 8. Child's nurse (5) 13. Crowning ceremony (10) U/9 Girl Anna Connelly had three 13. ... anaesthetic - heartache left for room service a revolver (7,8) 15. New Mexico town where the atomic PBs out of the five events she (10) 20. Serious, earnest (6) 15. Riches made mark in the German diet (9) bomb was developed (3,6) 21. Spanish city, site of 'the running of entered. Anna’s best result was the 16. Nanny runs me ragged, with some help (9) the bulls' (8) 16. Be left uncultivated (3,6) 60m hurdles where she was able to 18. Up in the highlands, it's blooming hot in the 24. Cow's stomach (5) 18. Huge (7) make the final and cross the line in radiator! (7) 25. Newspaper article expressing the 19.

Afflicted with Hansen's disease (7) eighth position with a time of 13.99 19. Fighting embrace of the sorcerer (7) publisher's opinion (9 20. Cross-stroke on a letter of print (5) sec, this was nearly one second 20. Confusing talk of an infant finishing school (5) 26. Angler (9) 22. Pungent bulb (5) faster than she has ever done on 22. Derek, order dessert! (5) 27. Tendon (5) 23. Test fly, or let it stand (4) 23. Smile broadly (4) our track. Anna finished 15th overall in the heat of the 100m (19.28 sec PB), 11th in the 70m preliminaries Cryptic CLUES SOLUTION QUICK CLUES SOLUTION clocking 13.63 sec and 16th in a strong field at the long jump, leaping 2.57m.

Jasmin Pascoe U/9 produced a PB in the 700m walk, finishing 10th with a time of 5:40.29 sec cutting 35 seconds off her Cooma best time for the event. Jasmin finished fifth in the shot put heaving the shot 4.44m and the discus where she just behind the leading throwers with 13.59m.

Our U/10 Girl representative was Jessica Povey who had a full program of events on over the weekend.

Jessica made it through to the finals in all of her sprints finishing

Local boy, Michael Coyte, recently received a school students’ scholarship from the Australian Rugby Union.

Michael officially received his jersey at last Saturday’s game of Brumbies vs. Reds at Canberra Stadium.

Twenty-five scholarships are awarded nationally, five of which are distributed in NSW and ACT, with Michael being the first Cooma referee to get such a scholarship.

“It’s an outstanding feeling to think that the ARU has placed their trust in you. It provides me with the opportunity to extend my knowledge in refereeing for Rugby Union,” Mr Coyte said.

Local refereeing coach, Bede Nichols, nominated Michael for the scholarship for his admirable skill and calm nature in refereeing.

“If it weren’t for Bede Nichols, I wouldn’t have received any acknowledgment. He played a very big part in my getting any recognition,” Michael said.

Michael was over the moon when he found out last Tuesday,

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eighth in the 60m hurdles with 14.42 seconds and seventh in the 200m final with 38.42 sec. In the 400m the top fourth times in the heat progressed through to State and Jessica had the seventh best time which was a personal best by six seconds recording 1m26.26 sec.

It was in the longer distances that Jessica’s talent showed through with second in the 800m, knocking 19 seconds off her best Cooma time when she crossed the finishing line in 3m 07.53 sec. Her 1500m time was blown out of the water when she clocked 6m 40.00 sec, a 24 second improvement and finishing fourth overall. Jessica finished mid field in the long jump with a leap of 2.93m, if Jessica had been able to produce her Cooma form, she would have been in the top three placing.

Will Pendergast was our only U/10 boy competing at the carnival and he scored three personal best in his endeavour make through to the State Championships. Will made all of his finals in the sprints events with a third place in the 100m final clocking 15.73 sec. In the 200m Will produced two of his personal best times, clocking 34.14 sec in the heat and 33.52 sec in the final finishing in fifth position. Over the 60m hurdles, Will crossed the line in sixth place with a time just below his PB in 12.89 sec. It was the jump events that Will’s forte showed through with a personal best height in the high jump of 1.10m and a third placing.

Again, Will was extremely close to his best jump at the long jump in leaping 3.79m to be in second place at the end of the competition.

Liam Rankin U/11 boy enjoyed the extra competition he faced at the carnival; he was able to improve his performances in four of the five events he entered. Liam picked up a fourth placing over the 100m final in 15.51 sec after clocking 15.95 for the heat. While able to secure a berth in the final of the 200m after clocking personal best of 34.18 sec in the heat, but could not reproduce this time in the final and finished fifth as they met the timekeepers.

Liam had better results in the field events securing a berth at State Champ in all three events. A second at the triple jump with a season best of 8.9m and another second when he fired the shot put out to 8.76m.

Liam scrapped into sixth place and a berth at State in the long jump with a leap of 3.90m.

Jordan Louis U/12 Boy carried nearly all before him with three first places and two second places in the five events he contested as well as two personal best. Jordan carved 37 seconds off his 1500m time in a close fought battle and had to be satisfied with second place with an excellent performance and a time of 5m33.55 sec. Jordan’s effort at the throws shows that his effort at training and competing regularly at Athletics ACT Inter-Club meets paid off. Jordan managed to surpass the 30m mark for the first time in discus with massive sling of 30.79 m as well as being at the top of the leader board. He also clinched first place in the shot put with 7.92m and had a close fought battle in the javelin and secured second place with a toss of 27.22m.

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Monaro riders blitz Australian Championships It was a case of gold, gold gold for local mountain bike riders Tim Windshuttle, Tegan Molloy and Andrew Crimmins – with the trio taking downhill titles at the weekend of Saturday February 26 in the Australian Mountain Bike Championships in Adelaide.

Fellow mountain man Daniel Taliana also added to the Monaro medal haul, scooping silver in the men’s 30-40 year division.

It was a Lazarus like victory for Windshuttle who was an uncertain championship starter due to a shoulder injury. The 20-year-old further compounded his injury woes with a trip to Adelaide hospital after dislocating his finger during a practice run on the loose and rocky course.

However, the lack of practice runs failed to hamper his racing with the Thredbo based downhiller blitzing the technical track to take out the Expert Men’s downhilling division.

“After all the problems with my shoulder and then my finger – I wasn’t sure whether I was going to ride – but I thought I’d give it a go,” said Windshuttle, who only managed seven practice runs all week – compared to seven runs a day by his opposition.

“I didn’t think my race run was that spectacular, but maybe all the pre-race drama took the pressure off,” he added.

“But to win is just amazing. I am still pinching myself,” added Windshuttle – who clocked 2mins 21secs for his run.

Not to be outdone, Jindabyne schoolgirl, Tegan Molloy, made it back-to-back National titles when she won the Under 17 women’s downhill crown.

Her sizzling time of 2mins 38secs, not only won her the title – but it was also the third fastest time recorded by an Australian woman at the Championships.

“I wanted to win, since I won last year,” said 15-year old Molloy.

“I was feeling confident going into the race, as I had the lines worked out and was comfortable on the bike.”

It was not all smooth sailing; Molloy’s run almost came unstuck midrace when her pedal clipped a rock.

However, the teenager kept her poise, steadied the bike and shot home for victory.

“I felt pretty good at the end, I couldn’t stop smiling,” she added.

Molloy, the Under 17 NSW Downhill champion, says she hopes to build on the victory at the upcoming Interschools Championships in Thredbo on March 18-20 and the NSW State Downhill Series on March 12-13.

“My goal is to go to the world championships in 2013 and eventually ride on the world cup circuit.”

With his brother Thomas- the reigning Under 17 champion - sidelined with a broken wrist resulting from a crash during practice the day before the Nationals, Bredbo’s Andrew Crimmins flew the family flag.

In a fiercely contested battle, Crimmins Junior edged out Joel Willis by a mere five hundredths of a second to claim the men’s Under 15 downhill division.

Andrew has been competing for about 18 months in various competitions, having recently won the first three rounds in the national series with the final round to be held in Shepparton, Victoria.

Thomas had a very good chance of taking out the title of National Champion in his division so it is easily understood that there would be a mixture of excitement and disappointment in the Crimmins’ household over the past few weeks.

Daniel Taliana’s silver medal was his best national result, having placed third in the same division in 2008.

“I was happy with the result,” he said. “It’s my best at a National Championship and I think I will have to keep racing to see if I can better it!”

The 38-year-old Thredbo downhill coach described the course as short – but intense.

“It was a technical track,” says Taliana. “The top section was rocky and rough with steep chutes, while the bottom of the course was more like a four cross track with jumps and crucial gaps.

“If you messed up any of the jumps you destroyed your momentum. You had to be spot on from top to bottom.

“Even though it was a short track it was a mentally fatiguing track, it didn’t let up and you had to be on your toes,” he added.

Cooma is incredibly privileged to have such talented sportspeople in the region. Congratulations to all of you and goodluck at any future competitions!

Cooma Colts Sponsors South East Embroidery David and Angela Cigana have been in business in Cooma for around 20 years. As a sports advocate, David feels he needs to give back to the sporting community for their wonderful support by sponsoring the Cooma Colts under 12s.

“I believe in the benefits of sports for younger children and the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle, “ Mr Cigana said.

South East Embroidery has been receiving business from the rugby league in Cooma for over 15 years and is now returning the support to keep the local spirit alive.

Franks Butchery Brad “Fatty” Frazer of Frank’s Butchery is kindly sponsoring the Cooma Colts under 13s team this year. Brad has lived in Cooma for 34 years and has played rugby league for the Cooma Colts as well as reserve and first grade, retiring four years ago. As a keen ex-footballer, Brad felt it necessary to support the team he once played in himself.

“It’s always great to help out the local football,” Mr Frazer said.

Brad has owned Frank’s Butchery for six years now and is an advocate for locals helping locals.

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Wednesday March 9, 2011

It’s finals time for cricket

Monaro District Cricket has reached semi final and grand final stages.

Berridale will take on the Cats in the B grade grand final this weekend, while the A grade sides will contest the semis.

The ladder at the end of the season is: Colts- 98 Aussie- 89 Jindabyne- 80 Coffeys- 78 Berridale- 77 Cats- 61 Royal- 50

The make up of semi finals in A Grade will be: Colts V Coffeys; Aussie V Jindabyne B Grade Grand Final Berridale V Cats Berridale V Colts Berridale won the toss and elected to bat on a near perfect Berridale ground in their Pink Stumps Day encounter.

A bad start for Berridale losing wickets at regular intervals against the sensational Colts bowling attack.

Mitch Clarke again dominated with the ball taking an impresive 4/20, Damo Roach also bowled well taking 2/13.

O’Keefe added some respectability to the Berridale total with a gritty 46. Berridale all out in the 40th over for 113.

The Colts got off to a slow but steady start and after 10 overs the Colts were 0/22- Laurence Redmond (2/19) picking up 2 wickets in the 11th over.

K Regan (20) and C Hillman (35) set the Colts back on target before a inspired bowling partnership from A O’Keeffe (2/23) and A Hayes (4/38) including a hatrick turned the game back in Berridale’s favour as the Colts slumped to 8/86 after A Hayes picked up his first ever hatrick.

Damo Roach (32*) adopted the old plum that attack was the best form of defence and guided the Colts home with a little bit of help from the Berridale fielders dropping him three times in the final few overs.

A great day of criket with over $200 raised for the McGrath foundation Colts finish the season as very much deserved minor premiers and Berridale just miss out on A grade by 1 point which is a great achievement for such a young side. Berridale will now take on the Cats in the B Grade Grand Final.

Aussie V Jindabyne Aussie won the toss and elected to bat on a good wicket.

Jindabyne kept things tight early removing Moon and Ewart before the score reached 36, however this brought Sam Williams to the crease who proceeded to play an almost flawless innings of 138 which included six 6’s and twelve 4’s before being dismissed in the final overs.

Shaw gave great support scoring 60 before being out lbw.

Aussie innings closing at 7/270 after 45 overs.

The run chase for Jindabyne started slowly with Schofield bowling at good pace and Salvestro a tight line at the other end, Lowe and Hind did well to

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survive early, but the dismissal of Hind for 10 quickly followed by Dunn (0) to an excellent catch saw Jindy go to drinks at 4/51 after 20 overs. The resumption saw Jindabyne accelerate the run rate but with wickets continuing to fall steadily the outcome was in little doubt , Jindy finally being dismissed for 153 (38 overs) giving the Aussie team a 117 run win. Mick Bottom 57 was the top scorer for Jindy well supported by Junior with 24.

Coffeys V Dodds Coffey’s won the toss and decided to bat on a cracking wicket. Jay Greenwood with his first delivery got the wicket of M Bemm with a screamer of a catch

by T Stead. Good, tight bowling kept runs slow in the opening over and wickets fell constantly with the pick of the bowlers being J Greenwood with 3 for 7 off 6 overs. Only two of Coffey’s players got over double figures with the team being bowled out for 85 as the pitch was playing well for the bowlers.

Coffey’s turn to bowl started greatly with G van der Plaat being clean bowled by A Hayden by a great ball in his first over.

The batting then steadied with D Asanovski 28 and C Harmer 10 being the two top scorers for Dodd’s. They looked on their way to victory but at 4 for 59 in the 21st over and a hat trick maiden over from M Williams, Dodd’s were quickly 8 for 59 in the 22nd over, with the rest of the tail bowled out cheaply. Dodd’s were bowled out for 64 and M Williams finished with a great 7 for 12 off 6 overs.

Coffey’s won by 21 runs.

Red Devils junior rep players Once again Cooma Red Devils sent along a contingency to trial for the South Coast /Monaro representative teams last Sunday in Braidwood.

The under 12’s were highly represented in the final selection squad with Edward Larritt, Charlie Allen, Blake Rixon, Matt Swain and Dylan Van Gemert all making the cut. Both Matt and Dylan are only 11 years old so will be playing a year above their ages.

In the under 14’s Hugh Allen and Liam Allen who are both in the under 13’s were selected to play in the age group above what they actually play in.

All the boys will now proudly represent the South Coast/Monaro playing home and away games for the next few months.

Congratulations and good luck for the up coming games boys.

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Pictured, left, Monaro High School versus Bombala in a combined year7/8 team.

Below: MHS Austin Riley is tackled by a Bombala player.

Brumbies Rugby Development hosted nine teams in last Friday’s annual Cooma District Rugby High School 10’s Carnivals at Rotary Oval Participation numbers were up substantially, with schools such as St Patrick’s Parish, Monaro High, Jindabyne Central and Bombala High all participating over three age divisions. These numbers signal a continued growth in the popularity of Rugby Union in the Monaro region.

Brumbies Rugby Development Officer, Sam Rolfe said, “The response from the schools has been fantastic and it should be a great day of rugby”.

The one-day carnivals provide

schools the opportunity to introduce students to rugby union in a safe and fun manner, without the commitment of a full season.

Brumbies Rugby are holding 10’s carnivals in Wagga Wagga, Bega, Griffith, Batemans Bay, Goulburn Yass and Canberra, with the winner of each of two tournaments qualifying for the finals to be held in Canberra in two weeks time.

“We’re hoping these carnivals will, in the long term, lead to an increase in the number of kids taking up Rugby in the Monaro region”. A Primary school Rugby Gala day is planed for later this month.

Big darts carnival planned Dartsplayers Australia is coming to Cooma on April 1, 2 and 3 for a darts tournament to be held at the Cooma Car Club, 2 Bolaro Street Cooma. The competition will be a ‘round-robin’ style, eg. 6 players per board, everyone plays 5 games best of 3, top 2 progresses to next level.

Cost will be $20 per day with food beverages available at the venue.

The first two days will be singles days and the third will be a doubles match.

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2 Hours of fun and games which includes Coaching, Skill Sessions and Games

Mini footy is the best way of getting into the wonderful game of rugby league. It is the perfect way to begin your quest for NRL stardom. It is really simple and a great way of learning all the basic passing, catching and running skills.

This will also be an opportunity to sign your child up to play in one of our teams playing in the Canberra Competition from Under 6s to Under 8s. We will also be be registering players from Under 9s to under 16s.

There will be $8500 worth of prize money up for grabs, each day giving out $1000 for the winner/winning team, $500 for runner/s up, $250 for semis, $100 for quarters and $50 for last 16.

Any keen dart players are encouraged to come along and have a good time. To guarantee a spot, put your name down for which day/s you want to play and pay at the bar before April 1. For further information contact 6452 2003.

Cooma Rifle Club

Cooma Rifle Club shot from 400 yards for the monthly heat of the NRA Medal Competition last Saturday morning.

There were four shooters with Danny Barrett and Dave Jordan sharing the marking. The wind was a bit strange, initially with a cold southerly to southwesterly but later it changed to a warmer westerly.

Noel Barrett won the day, in spite of his eye problem, shooting a very good first stage 49/50. The off-rifle scores were: 1) Noel Barrett 49-3 & 46-1, total 95-4; 2) Graeme Crundwell 47-2 & 41-1, total 88-3; 3) Darryl Partridge 41-0 & 41-0, total 82-0 (visitor); 4) Brian Bradley 31-1 & 23-0, total 54-1.

With handicaps, Graeme won, followed by Noel and Brian.

Next week, shooting will be from 500 yards for the first stage of the monthly spoon. The 50m small-bore range is nearing approval by the Range Inspector. It is proposed to have an invitation try-out on March 19 and 20 to which anybody can try small-bore or biathlon shooting.

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Wednesday March 9, 2011

Pennant season continues

Autumn golf keeps everyone happy

By Garry Atkinson

Adaminaby and Jindabyne Bowling Clubs have taken an early lead in the 2011 pennant season after they recorded very convincing wins over the two Cooma sides.

In Cooma, Adaminaby moved to a clear lead in the competition with a 5–1 win over the Cooma number 5 pennant side. Adaminaby won two of the three rinks and had a 60 to 47 aggregate shots win.

In Jindabyne the local side recorded a very important win over the Cooma number 6 pennant side. As these two sides are effectively competing to represent the district in this pennant grade, the 5–1 win puts Jindabyne in a very strong position.

They won two of the three rinks and had a very big 74 to 46 shots win.

After two rounds Adaminaby has a clear lead with 9½ points followed by Jindabyne on 6½, Cooma 6 on 5½ and Cooma 5 on 2½.

The Monaro Shield game washed out last weekend was played on Sunday with Cooma 2 recording a good 7–1 win over Bombala.

The Cooma side won three of the four rinks and recorded a 78 to 68 aggregate shots win.

On Saturday Waynne Lodge and Mel Storta continued their outstanding seasons when they won the Cooma Bowling Club’s major pairs title in a nail biting final. They broke a deadlock with Kim Weston and Peter Caldwell on the last end to triumph 19–18.

The final lived up to all expectations with all four bowlers playing outstanding bowls. The game was very close throughout with the difference on the scorecard never being more than four shots.

After seven ends the sides were locked at 7 all and after 14 ends they were again even at 14 all.

The last seven ends were very tense as the sides took it in turns to take the points. Going into the last end the game was again all locked up at 18 all. Weston played an excellent bowl to give his side the early advantage. However, Storta matched him with a great bowl to grab the shot.

Caldwell came close to moving the shot bowl but was unable to pull of the winning bowl.

The win gave Lodge and Storta their sixth win in this event over the last nine years and continued their fantastic run this year. Storta has now won a total of six club or district titles out of seven that he has entered – he was runner up in the seventh!

He is still on track to make a clean sweep of the Club’s major titles. He has now won the fours, triples and pairs. Added to his district wins in the triples, reserve pairs and reserve singles it makes great reading!

Lodge has also had a very successful season.

He has won three events – the club triples and pairs and the district reserve pairs.

Congratulations to the winners but the runners up, Weston and Caldwell, also need to be acknowledged for the wonderful way that they played. The standard of their play throughout the championship was excellent and they forced the champions to play their very best bowls to take the title!

The first game in the major singles championship was also played on Saturday with a good game between veteran Bill McDonald and junior Xin Cottam. McDonald was forced to play some of his best bowls and he finally won 31 – 23.

This game was the classic example of how this sport caters for all ages and provides the opportunity for keen competition between players of vastly different ages.

Next weekend will again see a mixture of club championships and representative matches.

On Saturday the first round of the major singles has been scheduled. The full list of matches and markers are on the fixtures board.

On Sunday in the pennants Adaminaby will host Cooma 6 and Jindabyne will travel to Cooma to play Cooma 5. In the Monaro Shield Nimmitabel travel to Bombala, Jindabyne will host Cooma 2 and Adaminaby are at home to Cooma 1.

Pictured at top, Wayne Lodge and Peter Caldwell.

Cooma school netball carnival

7/8 St Patrick’s Jindabyne Monaro High Cooma Netball Association held a very successful 9/10 St Patrick’s(1) Monaro High Patrick’s(2) school netball carnival day on Wednesday March 11/12 SMGS Monaro High(2) Monaro 2 at the Cooma Snowy Hydro Netball Courts.

High(1) Eight schools participated – Berridale, Cooma Public, St Patrick’s, Jindabyne Central, Monaro The Cooma Netball Association Perpetual High, Cooma North, Numeralla and Snowy Trophy for the overall winning school was awarded Mountains Grammar.

A total of 35 teams entered from Year 3 to Year to; Primary – St Patrick’s 12, approximately 320 players, with a total of 80 Secondary – St Patrick’s games of netball being played by the end of the The Cooma netball competition starts on March day – so there was a lot of energy, enthusiasm and an excellent display of participation by all skill 19. levels.

Many students who played on the day do not usually play netball so it was great to see everyone getting some court time, having a go and really enjoying themselves.

Thank you to all the teachers, parents, students, volunteers, the Cooma Netball Association Committee and the Cooma Monaro Shire Council to help bring this together for an excellent, fun day of netball.

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A big week of golf has just finished with the Cooma Golf Club 4BBB Championships being played on Saturday.

A large field in this annual event allowed for plenty of strong competition.

A grade winners were Brad Burke and Darren Hedger with a fine 70 off the stick.

B grade winners were the ever competitive Jeff Burgess and Campbell Childs with 80 gross and C grade saw Roy Hankinson and Jim Darley blitz the field with 87 gross.

Day competition handicap winners were; First - Brad Burke and Darren Hedger with 54 nett.

Second - Malcolm Crockett and Tim Dorahy with 59 nett and third was Bill Keefe and Ross Fraser with 60.5 nett.

Ball competition winners went down to 64 nett with nearest the pins to Bruce Burton on the ninth and Jeff Burgess on the 17th.

The big hitting Bart Joseph put one way down the middle to take out the longest drive for A grade.

B grade went to David Goggin and C grade was taken out by Darren Hedger.

On Sunday March 6 a small field saw Denis Minehan come home with the trophy with 40 points on a countback from Henry Epstein. Ball winners went down to Brian Searl with 30 points on a countback.

Last Wednesday March 2 saw a welcome back to Vic Carroll who won the comp with a great 41 points on a countback from John Onur also with 41.

Brian Turner and Merv Crockett also played great golf coming home with 40 points. Ball winners went down to 36 points. Bruce Burton had a monopoly on the nearest the pins on both the 9th (yet again) and 17th hole.

Hopefully he put those putts in for birdies.

Both our pennant teams competing at the moment had tough weekends playing Canberra/ACT teams on their home courses. On Thursday the Cooma veterans pennant team play Fairbairn at Fairbairn and went down four matches to one with Jeff Burgess squaring his match. Norm Marshall played strong golf off his 9 handicap to post the win for Cooma six up with five holes to play. Well done Norm!

Also on Sunday the A Reserve Pennant team played a strong Queanbeyan team at Queanbeyan golf course. Always a hard call to win on home turf the Cooma players went down one match to four with one squared game.

Mark Rainsford played superb golf finishing his match just two over par but unfortunately overall the home advantage proved too great for the Cooma team.

Next Saturday March 12 sees the Golf NSW Fourball Qualifying match for pairs being contested.

This event involves one stableford round with the three top teams to qualify going onto the regional finals in Canberra.

Veterans pennant and A reserve pennant will also be played. Good luck to all players as we move into autumn - historically the best golfing weather of the year.

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Wednesday March 9, 2011

Trials Club of Canberra Nimmitabel Mototrial

Brad supports young Sam

Local sponsor Brad Frazer with Raiders recruit Sam Willliams and another local Raiders player, Brett White.

Local business owner, Brad Frazer, has recently taken on the role of being sponsor for rugby league under 20s Raiders player, Sam Williams, for the 2011 Toyota Cup. When asked why he wanted to sponsor Sam, Brad replied “Why not? I support other sports in the area and when Sam asked me if I would sponsor him, I jumped at the opportunity right away”.

“He’s a local and a really nice kid!”Brad and his wife Tracy attended the official Canberra Raiders Launch held last Thursday March 3 at the Tradie’s Club in Dickson, where Brad was presented with a Raiders jumper signed by Sam Williams himself.

Players from all divisions were present at the launch including anther local boy, Brett White, who plays for Raiders first grade.

Swimming Club news Time Trials Club swimmers took part in breastroke, butterfly and freestyle events last week.

Welcome to new swimmer Bailee Walsh.

Breastroke C grade Braith Fitzgerald 2 seconds was the improver B grade progress to A Darcy Clayton. Timothy Bottom 12 seconds was the most improved whilst Annika Rooney, Mathew Hopkin and Ella Davis also improved.

A grade Molly Janato took 41 seconds off her time to be the most improved while Jacob McLean Guion, Liam Allen and Josh Steinke also improved. Butterfly C grade progress to B grade Jasmin Statham, most improved was Emma Hopkin.

B grade progress to A grade Daniel Hopkin, Sophie Janato 8 seconds was the most improved while Josh Steinke, Cory Byrne, Mollie Adams and Timothy Bottom also improved.

Annika Rooney and Ella Davis had their first swim. A grade Jarrod Sopniewski 5seconds was the most improved with Brett Stefani also improving.

Freestyle C grade Shelley and Jack Kleven and Braith Fitzgerald all improved by 1 second.

B grade the improvers on the night were Jasmin Statham and Will Bottom. A grade Ashleigh Steinke 11seconds was the most improved with Liam Allen, Ben Trotter, Molly Adams and Matt Buchanan all improving.

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Oldest rider in the field, local Nimmitabel man David Wicks, fought off many younger rivals to win the open over 40’s veterans riding a post-classic class Honda.

Canberra man and former Australian team rider Luke Anderson, who started with the TCC as a fiveyear old junior many years ago, won the A grade class, showcasing his amazing skills at the elite level.

The event finished on schedule at 3pm after five hours of continuous riding with smiles of satisfaction and compliments to the organisers from the most of the competitors.

Exciting start to ladies’ club championships Last Wednesday a nine-hole stableford was contested.

Val Leitch, who scored well on many holes, was the winner with 15 points. Aileen Smith was the runnerup with 13 points. Aileen also had Nearest The Pin on the 4th. Balls were won by Maureen Fletcher, 12 points, and Beaty Russell, 11 points.

A very small field took to the course on Saturday. The winner was Alice Duczynski. Alice found some good form on the way to her 19 points which included a birdie and a number of “gobblers.” Well done!

A ball was won by Dulcie Thistleton with 16 points.

The Club Championships got under way on Sunday. After this first round the scores are relatively close with only nine shots separating the field.

The coming weekend promises to be very interesting.

In Division 1 Misook Barnes was the winner with 71 net. In Division 2 Gaye Wilson was the winner with 73 net. Both ladies felt they played well over many of the holes with Misook

having a birdie and a great day with the putter, 33 putts.

Gaye enjoyed a number of pars.

A ball was won by Jenny Brown, 76 net. Jenny’s long drives were the talk of the club house afterwards! Lyn Last, 76 net, also had a pleasing day with her approaching to the greens a feature and won a ball.

Our travelling golfers participated in Tathra’s Open Day. Although we enjoyed perfect golfing conditions our golf was far from perfect.

However, it was a great opportunity to experience coastal conditions and socialise.

A smaller group played in RMC’s Open Day. Admittedly the course got the better of us. Some very tricky pin placements added to the challenge. However, an enjoyable day was had by those who played.

We wish to thank both Tathra and RMC for their hospitality!

Coming up: Wed, 9th – 18 hole stroke CS Vets; Sat & Sun – Club Championships Rounds 2 & 3. See you on the course!

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Jarrod swam at Nowra, he is the 14years age champion and will swim in the Combined Independent Schools Championships in 50m, 100m and 200m freestyle and 50m breast.

Zac, Noah and Blake swam in their Regional Championships at Dapto. Zac was 12/13 years Champion and will swim in 50m and 100m freestyle, 50m breast, 50m back and in the all age Regional relay team in the Public School Championships.

He will be joined by brother Noah who has qualified for the 9yrs 50m freestyle and Blake Rixon who has qualified for the 50m breaststroke. MHS and St Pats results yet to come to hand.

Nikki and Ryan Harmer and Will Saddler Cooma Public and Edward and Sam Larritt Cooma North were other Club members to swim at the Regional’s and all improved their times

On Sunday March 6, the Trials Club of Canberra (TCC) held the opening round of its club championships at David and Samantha Booth’s “Kydra River” property near Nimmitabel.

Perfect weather for the event attracted a good field of riders from the ACT and members from as far as Albury and north of Sydney, who keep returning to this great venue for mototrials.

The spectator-friendly areas gave motorcycling enthusiasts, who had travelled from all over the Monaro, a good closeup of the action.

Competitors of all ability were delighted by the levels of tyre grip in the dry conditions and the expert riders’ technique and concentration needed to be at a premium to safely negotiate the huge boulders, which make this property so distinctive.

In the Mototrials fraternity, the Trials Club of Canberra is well known for its promotion of family-oriented events and often has riders and officials spanning three generations of the one family at the events passing on their hard won skills and knowledge to the junior ranks.

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Wednesday March 9, 2011

Andrew Crimmins wins under 15 national championship

Fifteen-year-old Thomas Crimmins Andrew Crimmins and 13-year-old Andrew Crimmins in practice leading up to the are two of the country’s best National Championships in downhill mountain bike riders in their Adelaide. divisions. divisions The brothers both live in Bredbo and attend Monaro High School in Cooma. Thomas has been racing for nearly four years and Andrew for around two and a half.

Downhill mountain biking involves riders starting at the top of a hill (or mountain) and riding down the prepared track in the best possible time to hopefully get the fastest time in their age division to take out the win or at least a podium. Riders start at 30 second intervals and the rider with the fastest time after all riders from that division have finished wins the race. The track can involve rock gardens, berms, jumps and is mostly very steep.

Thomas races in the under 17s division and Andrew races in the under 15s division, both at National level. Both are leading the National Series (which is separate to the Championships) after winning the first three rounds in Tasmania, Mt Baw Baw and Mt Buller. The final round is at Shepparton on the weekend of March 19 and 20.

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the t first three rounds of the National Series, they were heading into the Champs with high expectations. They practiced for the 4 days leading up to race but w unfortunately on the last day of practice (Friday), Thomas had a big crash after the u rock garden and ended up with a broken arm. This meant there was no way he r could compete in his race the next day. c “We were all pretty devastated about this but when you compete in dangerous sports, these things sometimes happen,” the boys’ mother, Kerry Crimmins, said. s Race day was Saturday with much anticipation in the air. Andrew did a couple of practice runs on Saturday before his race run, which was just after 11am. He won p the t Under 15s division by 0.5 of a second. Last year Andrew crashed within sight of the t finish line and ended up third so he was determined that wouldn’t happen again this t year so he took it a bit easy and made sure he stayed upright, which he did, but still s fast enough to win.

Andrew was absolutely stoked with his win and is now 2011 Under 15s Downhill National Champion. Andrew finished in a time of 2:16.36. There were riders from all N over Australia competing at this event. o Andrew said he really enjoyed this track as it had lots of big jumps but was also quite technical and steep in some parts. The weather was quite hot and the track q was w really dusty which was a change from their previous four races, which have been wet and muddy. b Due to Thomas having a very good chance of taking out v the title of National Champion in division, it is easily understood his d that there would be a mixture of excitement and disappointment in exci the Crimmins’ household over the th past few weeks.

Thomas and Andrew would like to thank The Sacred Ride in Jindabyne and Rouler Imports for their ongoing support. Cooma and its surrounding region are privileged to have such elite sportspersons representing us at National level.

Good luck in the final round of the National Series next weekend – Go Team Crimmins!

Under 15s Downhill Mountain Biking National Champion for 2011, Andrew Crimmins, alongside other competitors.

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Trials Club of Canberra (TCC) held the opening round of its club championships at David and Samantha Booth’s “Kydra River” property near Nimmitabel on Sunday. See story inside.