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Residents of Yallambee hostel in Cooma now have a special piece of quietude and beauty to enjoy. Last week the newly created Zen garden was officially opened by Cooma-Monaro Mayor, Dean Lynch. The garden was created through the inspiration of artist Lisa Baier, who used scholarship funding and the help of many others, to create the totems which form the basis of the garden. Ms Baier explained the elements of the totems to residents at the official opening last week. Pictured, residents Don Summerell, Irene Baker, Sue Hay, Beryl Roberts and Doug Vaughan admire the work.

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Wednesday February 16, 2011

Traineeships retain young people in Cooma Mark Salvestro Rather than going straight to university, many high school graduates of 2010 have decided to get experience in the workforce and have a taste of what a particular employment field is like before they study at tertiary level. This may be because of a number of reasons including unknown career paths, a chance to save up some money and possibly qualify for Austudy, to gain work experience or simply to see if they like working in a particular area before they go off to university. Monaro High School graduate, Kimmel Reid, has recently started working at ‘Mainstreet’, Cooma. Miss Reid will also be studying a traineeship in retail through distance education. A career as such will provide her with various customer service and retail skills that may be further utilised in other occupational areas in the future. Kimmel hopes to go to university next year to study high school teaching specialising in either visual arts or Personal Development Health and Physical Education (PDHPE). Sam Pearce of Coolringdon is undertaking a Certificate III in Business Administration for his gap year

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this year while working as a trainee at Boyce Chartered Accountants. For the next 12 months, Sam will work at the office four days a week and attend Cooma TAFE one day. He does various tasks ranging from data entries and tax returns to scanning and profiling. “Although the hours are longer, I’d still have to say that work is better than school,” Mr Pearce said. With a course like business administration, Sam’s options are still kept open, allowing him much flexibility and not restricting him to one type of career. Musician, Alisha Brady, is the new trainee at Schoo’s Studio this year before she takes off up north to study a Bachelor of Creative Arts in Music at the University of Southern Queensland. Alisha does lots of editing and printing of photos as well as dealing with customers. Alisha will be studying for a Certificate III in Retail concurrently with her work at the shop. “I love to Photoshop because its great fun and interesting to see all the sorts of effects and changes you can do to a photo,” Miss Brady said. When Alisha moves up to Queensland, she will be able to support herself financially by getting a job in the retail sector and this will be made easier by her having formal qualifications in retail. One of Snowy Hydro’s new trainees this year is Josh Fraser. Josh is working in information resources in the engineering and processes faculty doing various database work, copying, scanning, and filing and also organises travel for the other employees.

It is an administrative traineeship where he will study a Certificate IV in Business Administration at TAFE. This traineeship provides Mr Fraser with broad-based skills that will boost his qualifications and enable him get further work in other areas later on, before he decides exactly what career he wants to undertake. Aaron Stevenson has been very busy as an apprentice chef at The Lott this year. Aaron goes to TAFE once a week to study commercial cookery and works at the café doing a range of food preparation, styling, and kitchen maintenance, as well as occasional cooking. Aaron will be an apprentice for three years before he is a fully qualified chef. “I really enjoy TAFE as it helps me understand the details and reasons as to why I’m doing particular things back in the kitchen at work,” Mr Stevenson said. This apprenticeship will allow Aaron to obtain work in a commercial kitchen, gradually working his way up in the kitchen hierarchy. Traineeships and apprenticeships provide people who are knew to the workforce a chance to gain experience and qualifications at the same time. It is wonderful that so many of our local businesses are able to offer this to new school-leavers, allowing them with the option to remain or leave the region with a form of certified recognition. Good luck to all trainees and apprentices, and enjoy the workforce!

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Wednesday February 16, 2011

Making birds for the garden Last Sunday local potter Lisa Baier held a ‘bird making’ session at the community garden in Soho Street. The birds were made by the individuals, allowing them to express themselves through their birds. “I hope to get many different looking birds, everyone has a different idea,” she said. The finished birds will sit atop the reo fences that form an entry into the garden.

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Many hands made light work of creating ceramic birds for Cooma Community garden last Sunday. The birds will decorate the garden fence. Pictured; Ursula Ronan, Tim Scrace, Vesna Waddell, Lisa Baier, Paul Ronan, Will Mathieson and Oscar Brett.

bike after turning a corner. The motorcyclist, a 56-year-old man, suffered significant injuries. Police from Jindabyne and Cooma Local Area Commands and NSW Ambulance Paramedics responded to the incident. The Victorian man was taken to Cooma Hospital but later died. Anyone who witnessed the collision or circumstances leading up to it is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. A report will be prepared for the information of the NSW Coroner.

Police are also conducting inquiries into a fatal crash near Jindabyne. About 3.15pm on Sunday a Yamaha 900 motorcycle was travelling on Snowy River Way, Beloka, when the driver was ejected from the

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Two fatalities on local roads Police from Monaro Local Area Command are preparing a report for the information of the Coroner about a single-vehicle crash in which a woman died late on Friday afternoon. The crash happened shortly before 6pm when a Nissan X-trail 4WD, travelling south along Kosciuszko Road at Jindabyne, left the road and rolled onto its side. The only occupant, a 48-year-old woman from Cooma, died at the scene.

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Cooma-Monaro mayor Dean Lynch welcomed Lions Club District Governor Warren Woods to Cooma at a civic reception last Wednesday. Mr Woods was accompanied by his wife, Judy. This is Mr Woods’ third stint as district governor. He lives in Nowra and has been a member of the Lions Club since 1996.

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Member for Monaro Steve Whan has welcomed the $2.5 million announcement from the Premier on dental health package Mr Whan said a key part of the package is an extra 10,000 vouchers for patients to receive services through private dental providers. “This package will ease the pressure on our public dentists, and fast track patients on the waiting lists,” Mr Whan said. The dental package includes: • 10,000 extra vouchers, worth an average of $400 each, for eligible people to receive services through their local dental provider; • 5,000 new free dentures for pensioners; • 500 additional general anesthetic children’s dental services; and • Investment in specialist dental equipment including dental chairs – enabling 4,400 extra public services to be delivered.

Mr Whan said the dental package will make a big difference for many struggling families and pensioners Monaro “There are is nothing more important than ensuring good health and dental care,” Steve Whan said,” Mr Whan said. “That’s why this commitment by the Keneally Government to fund more dental services is such welcome news. “It could make a big difference for many families and pensioners struggling with the cost of dental care. “5000 free new dentures, would really help to improve the lives of many pensioners.” Since taking office, the NSW Labor Government has increased funding for dental health to a record $169.4 million in 2010/11 – up nearly $50 million since 2005/06.

New energy rebates for Monaro families Member for Monaro Steve Whan has welcomed the announcement that a re-elected Labor Government will give local families direct support for their electricity bills by increasing the NSW Energy Rebate to $250 a year. The rebate will also be expanded to all Monaro households with a combined income under $150,000 per annum. The expanded NSW Energy Rebate is part of the Fairness for Families plan – a $913 million relief package – to ease the cost of living. The Fairness for Families plan will: • Cap a long list of Government fees, taxes or charges to the rate of inflation; • Cap increases in public transport costs to the rate of the Consumer Price Index (CPI); • Increase the Energy Rebate to $250 a year – saving families $1000 in electricity bills over the life of the plan; • Extend eligibility for the Energy Rebate to all NSW households with a combined income of under $150,000 a year; and Mr Whan said the plan will make

a big difference for families in Monaro. “This rebate will be a welcome relief for families, who will save $1000 in electricity bills over the life of the Fairness for Families plan. “Pensioners, singles and people in de-facto relationships will also have access to the $250 rebate, if their household income is below $150,000.” “This puts more pressure on the local Nationals, who have been unable to articulate a policy on electricity. “They have been unable to offer a promise on whether they will sell our polls and wires, and they have been unable to offer any relief for Monaro families. The announcement follows the NSW Government’s decision last week to offset the cost of the Solar Bonus Scheme - saving NSW families more than $100 in 2011/12 alone. “These measures combined could mean up to $350 in savings on electricity bills per year for an average family,” Mr Whan said.

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10th Lake Light Sculpture Festival We have sure had great rainfall lately, and our country has seen severe flooding, but what about your images? How do you handle and care for wet photos ?

Last year’s overall winner, Michael Scott Lees, of Jindabyne with his illuminated dragonfly titled “Forever in Time”. Michael is a landscape photographer and has had a gallery in Nugget’s Crossing Jindabyne for the past 11 years. Beautifully illuminated sculptures will again line the Lake Jindabyne foreshore during the impressive Lake Light Sculpture Festival to be held in Jindabyne NSW, over the Easter long weekend, April 22-25. Proudly supported by Tourism NSW as one of its flagship regional events, the Festival is expected to display a diverse and eclectic selection of artworks created by artists ranging in experience from professional to novice. Based on entries over the last nine years, there is always something exciting, thought provoking, amusing and controversial on show. The Lake Light Sculpture Festival will be celebrating its tenth year that will be marked by an increased cash pool prize of $12,000 that will be shared between the award winners. Cash prizes will be given to the overall winner plus for categories such as illumination, waste-to-art, youth and the coveted people’s choice award. In addition, one sculptor will be awarded the much sought after prize of a three week artist’s residency at the Australian National University sculpture department. “Thousands of people visit the exhibition and stroll along the path with family, friends and their pets over the three day event,” says Ms Harris, president of Snowy River Arts Inc, organisers of the event. The exhibition is now calling for artist submissions and details can be obtained by

visiting www.lakelightsculpture.com.au and applications close April 1. The exhibition is open to all artists; established, mid-career, emerging, novice and student and all forms of sculpture in any medium are invited and welcome. Lake Crackenback Resort located on the Alpine Way, Jindabyne, will again host an extended exhibition of selected works from the festival; a fantastic opportunity for further exposure, sales and possible commission work. This not-for-profit event is managed by Snowy River Arts Incorporated and is supported by regional businesses through sponsorship.

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Quick Facts Event: Lake Light Sculpture Festival What: Illuminated sculpture exhibition staged along the walking path of Lake Jindabyne. Open to professional and novice artists. Nine award categories including Best Illumination, People’s Choice, Waste to Art and Youth Award. Dates: 22-25 April (Easter) 2011 Where: Lake Jindabyne Foreshore and Banjo Paterson Park, Jindabyne, Snowy Mountains Opening Hours: Sun up to Midnight Cost: Donation at entrance Website: www.lakelightsculpture.com.au Email: info@lakelightsculpture.com.au

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Berridale ready to celebrate business success Berridale business owner and Berridale Chamber of Commerce Vice President Annie O’Keeffe, has some exciting news for her fellow business women in Berridale. Since moving to Berridale in late 2009, Annie has marvelled in the fact that many of the local businesses in the small town are owned by women and thinks that it is time to celebrate this accomplishment. She has decided to establish a bi-annual event, with the first to occur this year. About 100 women form the backbone that keeps Berridale ticking along, which is a massive achievement considering the town’s population sits around the 800 mark. The dinner will be held on April 9 in the Merino Room of the Berridale Inn with licensee Jacqui Harmey and her chef busily planning an enticing three-course menu. The night will also feature the unveiling of the inaugural Berridale Business Women of the Year award and invited guests are encouraged to nominate a Berridale business woman who they feel is deserving of the award.

Tickets to the dinner will cost $60 a head and include the three- course dinner, drinks and a guest speaker, TODAY show regular Dr Joanna McMillian PhD. Dr Joanna is a registered nutritionist and dietitian and runs her own very successful business in Sydney. As well as running her business Joanna is a popular media spokesperson and is a Nine Network regular principally as the resident nutrition expert for the TODAY show, along with frequent appearances on A Current Affair and Guest speaker Dr Joanna McMillan National Nine news and is also a four time published PhD. author. Invitations and further publicise their business nomination forms will be sent out and anyone that would like to set to guests in the next few weeks up an information table or display and it is hoped that the ladies should contact Annie prior to the invited will see the event as a night. wonderful opportunity to network It is hoped that the bi-annual with other female business owners event will become a much-loved and to enjoy a relaxing night out. night on the Snowy Mountains Businesses are also encouraged social calendar. to use the night as a platform to

Supporting young women with Parkinson’s Disease Following two days of planning, over $1,020 was raised to support the “Young Women with Parkinson’s Disease” Support Services of Parkinson’s NSW, at the charity screening of “Love and other Drugs” in Jindabyne on Thursday evening, February 3rd. Organiser of the event and leader of the Snowy Monaro Parkinson’s Support Group, Mrs Louise Young said “the response was overwhelming especially at a time when the

demand for charity support is so great”. The Snowy Monaro Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 2pm in the Werri Nina Centre, on the corner of Hill and Sharp Streets, Cooma. The next meeting is on February 16.

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strategy in NSW was chaired by David Richmond AO, commissioned by the NSW Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Frank Sartor, in May 2010, and released for comment in December 2010. Mr Pryor said “The solutions proposed in the report to the challenges now being faced by Councils, especially NSW, usually see the answer as capital intensive by nature and big company in operation. “However that is quite inappropriate for many rural and regional Councils.” Mr Pryor said that the WARR Review indicated that while there was not a dramatic policy failure of the WARR Strategy, there were opportunities for improvement and competing agendas on the best way forward. Notably the Review stated that, “This means the current WARR Strategy may not provide appropriate drivers to equip NSW for the future”. The SERRROC response to the WARR review can be found on its web site at www.serrroc.nsw.gov. au – see ‘Resources’.

Solutions for waste stream challenges in rural and regional communities have been overlooked in the recently released Review of the NSW Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy (WARR) h t t p : / / w w w. e n v i ro n m e n t . n s w. g o v. a u / r e s o u r c e s / warr/101034RevWasteStrat.pdf . The South East Resource Recovery Regional Organisation of Councils (SERRROC) Coordinator, Mr Geoff Pryor, said: “Rural and regional communities need to have the opportunity to develop solutions for their specific local circumstances. “SERRROC clearly made this key point in the comments it submitted on the report and its recommendations. “A one-fit solution for waste sector issues is unacceptable to rural and regional councils, because such a fit is usually overwhelmingly an ‘urban’ fit with an urban price tag. “Developing specific solutions however does require resources and knowledge which are often stretched in less well off rural and regional Councils.” The review of the WARR

Discover your military family history day - Mark Salvestro

Have you ever wanted to look into your ancestors’ military history, to delve into their past, allowing you the almighty knowledge of where and what your family was before you came along? I know I have. In response to many visitors’ tremendous interest in wartime experience, The Australian War Memorial is hosting a research day at the Cooma Visitors Centre on February 24 to allow locals to discover more about their veteran ancestors. Two researchers from the Australian War Memorial will be setting up at the Cooma Visitors Centre and offering their skills to help you discover information about your family members who went off to war. It seems appropriate, being eight weeks out from ANZAC Day, to give people the skills to chase

family history leading up to such a commemorative day. “Instead of you coming to us, we are coming to you,” marketing manager of The Australian War Memorial, Bob Crawshaw said. “Our research centre has hundreds of thousands of documents ranging from letters to poems to enlistment and discharge forms, all relating to war history and Australians”. The Australian War Memorial has a close relationship with many regional visitors centres including Cooma and is now making this generous offer to come to us. Personal interviews with an Australian War Memorial researcher will be offered in 20-minute sessions throughout the day. Bookings are essential for this wonderful historical opportunity. To book an appointment or for further information about this day, contact the Cooma Visitors Centre on 6455 1742.

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Garry Buckley on stage at the Cooma CWA’s “Elvis” night last Saturday. Canberra Elvis otherwise known as Garry Buckley, supported by vocalist Jules Brennan and the “One Night Dancers” gave freely of their time and talents for two hours to entertain 135 people at the charity evening organised by the Country Women’s Association Monaro Group on Saturday February 12 at Cooma’s Historic Automobile Club. Six members of the audience travelled from Sydney especially for the show. Showing amazing stamina, Garry Buckley energetically sang his way through 42 songs by Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond and other artists from the 1960s, 70s and 80s, with the dancers from

the Queanbeyan School of Dance performing in a high spirited manner in the background. Jules Brennan who opened the show with several solo items, provided a feminine counter balance to the flamboyant Presley style of delivery by Buckley. Before the traditional CWA supper at the close of the show, CWA Monaro Group President Margaret Barron expressed her appreciation to Garry and his team for their great performance which helped raise funds for disaster relief and education grants amongst other CWA community projects.

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Future security of Australia’s foodbowl Editor, I have just read in The Land, 10th February, 2011, Page 3, article titled “Ex-pollies’ pitch to hungry Arab nations”, by Andrew Marshall “Former Prime Minister Bob Hawke, is leading a push to get Arabs to invest in Australian farmland as part of a long-term food security strategy for oil-rich Gulf States. Some of the story is as follows, it will give you the gist of it “Mr Hawke, a founding member of the Australian Gulf Council (AGC), believes the combination of Saudi money and Australian farmland and farming know-how will make a good mix, and the oil rich States are keen to buy in. With fast-growing populations, shrinking water reserves and land areas that are mostly desert, Arabian Gulf nations such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are keen to reduce their reliance on their own limited irrigated farmland or volatile import markets.” and so it goes on. “Hassad, an arm of the governmentowned Qatar investment Authority, is believed to have paid almost $30 million in November for five neighbouring Central West NSW properties totalling 3660 hectares around Carowwindra, soon after buying prominent NSW, Raby Station, at Warren. Saudi investors have a budget of almost $3 billion to invest in food production outside their home base, an Australian business group led by Mr Hawke was reportedly told in December.

“Mr Hawke and former Howard Government treasurer, Peter Costello, jointly led an AGC trade mission to the region to promote investment in a variety of Australian industries - from education to minerals - but farmland and food security were the topics that most interested their hosts. The whole food security issue is central to almost every discussion you have with government leaders in the gulf states today. said AGC chief executive, Michael Yabsley. No matter what wealth oil generates, you cannot compensate for scarcity of arable land.” and so it goes on. “What is the AGC? The Australian Gulf Council was formed last year by its chairman, Alastair Walton, founder of Australian boutique investment bank, BKK Partners; former Prime Minister Bob Hawke; former Federal Treasure, Peter Costello, and other business leaders. The AGC acts as a peak forum for commercial and investment interests between Australia and the Gult Co-operation Council (GCC) States of, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qater, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. It sees itself facilitating major joint ventures and investment between Australian and Gulf Co-operation Council States (GCC). Banker and key AGC backer, BKK, provides corporate advisory services including mergers and acquisitions, and also has Mr Costello as a director employed with specialist focus on coal industry capital and initiatives.” I find the above truly depressing for the

well-being of future Australians and the fact that the Gillard Government bestowed such a high and rare honor on Peter Costello this Australia Day is beyond the comprehension of many to understand why. I can only believe she is pleased with the progress at the rate we are going, we may well see drought stressed Australians give witness to the train laiden with grain go past as it did in India heading for export while a million people starved to death. With the sell off of so many of our assests, the long ago decimation of the manufacturing sector and therefore the loss of many skills resulting in a dependance on imports, the export of interlectual knowledge, including that from past Politicians; I just can’t help but wonder how long it will take for the average Australian, including politicians to wake up to the fact that sport/ greed/power are like opiates to many Australians and are not the most important things for any nation. By then they will realise, I guess too late, that the Australian and State Governments great sell off of assests owned by the people and sold without the owners consent for what will be seen in the future, if not already, as a mere pittance of their actual worth and can no longer be bought back because the windfalls/profits have all been spent/ squandered. We sure have lost our way. Coral Talbot COOMA NORTH 2630

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The Postman has been very interested to read people’s opinions of a flood levy being imposed, as is now being mooted by PM Julia Gillard. Of all the comments read so far, there seems to be an overwhelming number of people saying charity begins at home and rather than impose another new tax, Australia could easily be cutting overseas aid and spending more on our own folk. While others think this is penny-pinching, if the majority of views were acted upon. Australia would certainly be focussing on helping Australians first. There are probably also heaps of areas where government spending could be cut before a levy became necessary. These savings could probably also be used on other, ongoing “Australian” projects other than a flood levy. So many local volunteers have been busy organising fundraisers for the flood victims, The Postman is of the opinion if they were organising the flood recovery efforts as well, there would be no role for government and yet another “body’ created to oversee it. Congratulations to Cooma Rodeo committee for a very successful rodeo last Saturday. Shame not more footballers took up the challenge in the charity steer ride. But perhaps now everyone has seen how ‘tame’ the steers were, there may be more starters next year?

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Concerns over weed control along ‘Bidgee Another Curley One Editor

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I am very lucky I have lived beside and adjacent to the Murrumbidgee River for nearly 40 years, and have come to know the Cooma precinct well. Weekly walks and observations did not prepare me for the current devastation and disturbance all with no prior warning, that took place before Christmas and still remains blitzed. No explanation to the public, no notification, huge machines chopping up the river banks causing unnecessary damage and enormous erosion problems and disturbance to the local inhabitants, flora and fauna – orchids and bulbinella etc! Over the years I have watched and listened to the breeding habits of platypus, ducks, frogs, wombats and all sorts of birds; at present even able-bodied humans find it difficult to walk along the river banks. We regularly trim fallen trees, protruding blackberries and briars from the pathway, but this current invasion and destruction has to be seen to be believed, and has been left unattended for many months over summer, with huge bonfires awaiting larrikins to set alight, and now poisoned blackberries obstructing all and sundry. I understand that the dead (previously poisoned) willows should be removed and blackberries controlled, but as a land holder I have to conform to the law. The Environmental Planning Assessment Act makes sure that I submit an Environment

flora and fauna (sect:113), that I notify ANYBODY AFFECTED. Even the poisoned carrots that I use to control rabbits have to be dyed a bright colour, I also have to hold a Chem. Cert etc … Imagine my disbelief when I arrived at the river to find only four little notices announcing that the blackberries have been poisoned, at peak ripening time, - not all walkers, fisherman, blackberry pickers etc access the river from the picnic area. Huge luscious berries ripe for picking INVISIBLY SPRAYED ……. What happens to birds that eat poisoned ripe berries? - - soft shelled eggs – sterile eggs – dead parrots, wrens, currawongs, let alone field mice, possums, snakes, eagles who knows? Why spray at peak production time?? How does wildlife know NOT TO TOUCH this years glut of delicious fruit, let alone people. Especially unaccompanied children not renowned for reading small signs? The accidental burning of the river bank and precious native trees and bush is careless to say the least, but the flotsam and jetsam left in the shallows of the river will eventually cause damage and blockages further down stream during the next major flow. I have alerted ACTEW/ AGL Project Manager, as their pipe line construction is due to start shortly, but what about the Tharwa bridge (echoes of Tumbarumba), private pumps and have the Smiths Road residents not suffered enough

Meals on Wheels roster February Tue -Fri 4: town roster, Di Good, 6452 3516; Mon- Fri 7-11: Anglican Church and Friends, Laurine Mugridge, 6452 1167; Tue -Thur 15-17: town roster, Di Good, 6452 3516; Fri 18: RSL, Doug O’Donnell, 6452 1898; Mon-Fri 21-25: Catholic Church, Norma Lynch, 6452 3334; Mon 28: Lions Club, R Weston, 6452 7008;

The Pesticides Act 1999 states that it is an offence to damage non target animals and plants, this includes species covered by the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995, and National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974. It also states that accidents are not necessarily exempt from prosecution. Where is the duty of care and due diligence, respect for others, including Aboriginal artefacts, and responsibility to the public, demonstrated by those causing the pillage of our drinking water supply??? Is there one law for Mr Citizen and another for Corporations, Authorities and official bodies i.e. CMA (Catchment Management Authority)? Helen Keller said “Science may have found a cure for most evils; but found no remedy for the worst of them all – the apathy of human beings”. Yours Hazel McKenzie-Kay Ret: Nurse SRN, OND, SCM

Thu 3: town roster, Di Good, 6452 3516; Fri 4: NAB. Darren Steinke, 0427 780 284. Mon- Fri 7-11: Anglican Church and Friends, Laurine Mugridge, 6452 1167; Mon 14: Uniting Church, Ruth Allen, 6452 2709 Tue -Thur 15-17: town roster, Di Good, 6452 3516; Fri 18: Baptist Church, Margret Echarri, 6452 3911; Mon-Fri 21-25: Catholic Church, Norma Lynch, 6452 3334; Mon-Wed 28-30: Lions Club, R Weston, 6452 7008; Thu 31: town roster, Di Good, 6452 3516;

Puppy Love The other day I noted that dogs have changed a lot, They come in shapes and sizes that seem completely new. From just being black or brown or something in between, Now all the shades of colour from some exotic colour pot. Then shape is something else where there seems to be no end, From small and rather stumpy to gangly, tall and lean. Coats range from hairy, to curly, even bald, Being very, very different seems to be the trend. Once as kids played, old yella trailed behind, Sniffing posts while waiting for the kids to head for home. Now these very new ones are locked up in their yards Waiting for their dinner which is mostly quite refined. So they bring the breeds together to create a different type, With names that seem quite clever as their names are put together. So we have a little schnoodle or even labradoodle, And which is best claimed often with a large amount of hype. But despite the clever breeding and all of the debate One thing remains as always and never will it change, Your dog is loyal and loving, the best friend you’ll ever have. So whatever he may look like he’ll always be your mate.

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Wednesday February 16, 2011

Meet the Kindies Snowy Mountains Grammar School Kindergarten Class of 2011. From left, Class Teacher Mrs Judy Clifford with students Chloe Chilcott, Clancy Bell,Harrison Dutch, Harper Harvey and Ella Veleba.

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Archibald 2011 entry Nimmitabel artist Ian Henderson is again entering the Archibald Prize competition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales again this year with this entry this time being that of poet/ essayist Joe Massingham. Dr Joe Massingham is a former academic and Master of Wright College at the University of New England in Armidale, NSW. He has been a lecturer in politics and philosophy and while in Armidale he estabolished and became director of the New England Writer’s Centre. He has delivered writing classes throughout NSW and is a published poet, essayst and ocasional journalist. He is now a resident in Canberra where he continues to write and publish. Ian Henderson’s portrait entitled ‘Joe’ was completed at the artists studio in Nimmitabel. In this painting he shows us the the older poet as someone who

remembers his past and his UK ancestry that goes back to 600AD. What Ian Henderson found most interesting in this subject was the fact that Joe Massingham was selected to play rugby for England and it is the glimpses of rugby players and the naval college in the background of the portrait that sets the scheme for this work. In addition, Ian makes allusion to Joe’s background with the insertion of oak trees and oak leaves as part of the composition. One recent viewer of the work has written to the sitter: “My reaction to your portrait is excellent. You show a very interesting and brooding outlook, which is so interesting that I find it hard to look away”. Mr Henderson is also submitting works to the Wynne Prize (landscape and painting) and The Dr John Sulman Prize (genre painting) with his Archibald entry to Art Gallery of New South South Wales.

The Gully Gang – One Year On…

After an impressive and successful debut last year, the ‘Gully Gang’ will be holding their second art exhibition at the Raglan Gallery, opening on Saturday March 12 at 3pm and running until Saturday April 2. The ‘Gully Gang’ is a group of friends who often spend time painting together, and decided to hold an exhibition at the Raglan, simply to celebrate their enjoyment of these occasions. The group was able to learn more about art in general over the past twelve months, through willing teachers organising

informal workshops, enabling the artists to express themselves more confidently. As it was not possible to schedule any of their usual workshops this year, each of the seventeen group members has worked independently to meet the deadline. The display includes another diverse collection of works, ranging from landscapes and still life to abstraction, prints and ceramics, so come along and admire the artworks throughout the exhibition.

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Ian Henderson is entering the 2011 Archibald award with this portrait of Joe Massingham.

Quilts at Dalgety Show 2011

The Dalgety Show Society will be holding the 10th Quilt Exhibition on Sunday March 6 in the Dalgety Memorial Hall. We have quilts this year from the ACT, NSW and Queensland and a display of quilts from “Rosmont the Patchwork Shop” in Tuggeranong and “Addicted to Fabrics” in Phillip. Well known quilters from the Monaro and South Coast will be entering their quilts in the judging section, designs of these beautiful quilts, each different with a wide variety of techniques including machine or hand quilted, applique spectacular art quilts etc.

In honour of the late Wendy Famer, we now have a new class for judging this is multitechniques, her family are donating a book prize for the best multi-technique quilt. Prizes for each section of the quilt competition are donated by local businesses in Cooma and the Snowy Mountain area. Quilts can be left at Bombala Fabrics and Technology on Monday February 28and in Cooma at the Fabric Salon and Hall of Fabrics. For further information contact Val McCluskey on 02 6458 3644 or Jan Bennett on 02 6456 5009.

Enjoy the wide open spaces

Community Dragon boat team registration & training 2 - 5pm

FAMILY PICNIC IN THE PARK 6-8pm

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The Marriage of Figaro in Jindabyne Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro performed by Co-opera will be by twelve artists, elegance prevails in the design, in gestures staged on Saturday April 2 in the Jindabyne Memorial and in the glorious music of Mozart played by six Hall. musicians. It will give newcomers to opera, Tickets are $35 per person and an opportunity to experience the include Aperativo at 6 pm with the delights of drama and the music Opera commencing at 7 pm. at close quarters. The tickets are available This one night from CWA members – performance of the Barbara Daley phone Adelaide-based touring 6456 2934, Carole opera company Morris 6456 2888 was secured by and Louise Young the Jindabyne 6456 2237. branch of the Early purchase Country Women’s of tickets is Association with recommended the assistance of as seating in the Snowy River the Memorial Shire Council Hall is limited. and the South Barbara Daley East Arts Region, commented as a fund raising that “to date, event for the CWA. the response for Under the tickets is amazing direction of Brian and sales are Chatterton, the above expectations.” audience is taken on a She added that trip back in time to 18th “depending on the century tastes and manners success of the event, it with an occasional tongueis hoped for a repeat visit of in-cheek reminder of the 20th Co-Opera in 2113.” century. Co-Opera’s familiar theatrical daring carries it through the plots and counterplots that lead up to the marriage of Photo: Co-Opera perform The Marriage of Figaro with colour and style. This production sung in English Figaro

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Wednesday February 16, 2011

Welcome, readers, to Claire’s Carousel where I invite you to explore some of the social events and community happenings in our Rregion. If you would like to tell me of your special occasions or have community happenings coming up, please phone me on 6452 3137, mobile 0434 352 992 or email spray5@optusnet. com.au

Zone” at the library next Saturday Februury 19 at 10.30am to 12pm – an exciting outing with morning tea, face painting, balloons and an opportunity for the children to place their paintings in the Kids Zone where they will be displayed – wow!! Highlight of the morning will be story telling with popular local Gabrielle Stroud.

ENJOYABLE HOLIDAY Valmai Mylan and Frank Rodwell recently returned from a two week vacation to Singapore being guests of Joo-Siew Kwan and her mother and enjoyed their stay in Joo-Siew’s home which is situated in the central district of Marymount. Joo-Siew is at present holidaying there also. Joo-Siew was the perfect hostess introducing them to life in Singapore and providing magnetic travel passes, like a creditcard – a great idea Frank tells me. Both Valmai and Frank were impressed with Changi’s Airport, one of the busiest and most modern in the world. The Singapore Mass Rail Transport system has to be seen to be believed - all glass, tiles, stainless steel with “no driver”. It is completely controlled by computers. To be in a city with no graffiti and no loud mouthed humans was a joy they both tell me. Also overhead bridges do not have wire fences but colourful flower gardens. Chewing gum is banned so is pornography. An exciting cruise of four days to Penang and Phuket aboard the Legend of The Seas complemented an exciting holiday. 2,000 passengers on board, 500 were Chinese and the rest made up of 38 various countries! They both enjoyed a history discussion from Joo-Siew on the history of Singapore and especially her hospitality and Valami enjoyed her shopping in Arab Street and Little India and has many interesting costumes to show at the forthcoming fund raising function on Sunday April 10 at Cooma Ex-Services Club. It is great to have you both back looking so well and rested.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Cooma Litter Pickers need more volunteers! they do a magnificent job of cleaning up our area. Gloves, pick up sticks and bags are supplied on litter picking days and usually a get together afterwards in the form of a coffee/snack break. Please phone Lucy Bouwman on 6452 4059 if you like to join the group and find out more details, re dates etc.

INVITATION Cooma Library invites all the kids to an opening of “Kids

IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN Yes the popular Cooma Show is coming up again – it’s the 136th Show and that is something to be proud of. Imagine all the volunteers that have helped out in those 136 years. The date is Saturday March 12 and gates open at 8am. Friday night is a gold coin donation for the pavilion only which will open 6pm to 8 pm. Some of the events include horses, cattle, woodchop, flowers, visual arts, vegetable/fruit, stilt walking, a fire show and of course much much more. There will be plenty of food stall outlets for your convenience. Come along for a great day out. The volunteers have worked very hard to make it a successsful day. SNOWY MONARO ARTS COUNCIL INC. A fundraiser with a difference “Notes for Notes” to be held St Paul’s Church Hall on Friday February 25, 6.30pm fingerfood and drinks, grand concert 7.30pm. The fundraiser will enable the Snowy Monaro Art Council to purchase a replacement piano – the current instrument has served the community well but there comes a time. The concert promises to be a delightful one with many entertainers both local and regional. Tickets are avialable at The Cooma Fabric Salon. MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY Yvi Henderson, Project Worker for the above advises Harmony Day is fast approaching and will be celebrated on Sunday March 20 in Centennial Park in conjunction with the Rotary Markets. Entertainment will consist of musical and dance performances from all countries,a

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fashion parade and tasting of many foods from different parts of the world. If you would like to take part and model a costume or present a national dance please phone Yvi on 0458 523 457. Otherwise just come down to the markets and enjoy the Festival. ANYONE FOR DANCING?? FM Community Radio (2MNO) invites you to a fundraiser on Saturday February 26 at the Nimmitabel Hall. There will be dancing, games, entertainment, fun and a delicious supper all for $20 adults $10 children. The dress is casual. The fun commences at 7.30pm and your support is neeeded to keep our local community station going. As we are all aware our local FM Station plays a variety of music and is much loved throughout the community. Like everything else, it takes money for rent, maintenance, etc, so all proceeds will be used to assist the community station. FILM PREMIERE The film they are all talking about “The King’s Speech” is coming to the Savoy Theatre. The Premiere will be held to raise money for Rotary Club of Cooma and FM community radio. Kings punch and nibbles will be served on arrival and tea and coffee after the film. There will also be a 50 club and small raffle. Unfortunately The Savoy does not get much notice from the distributor but we expect sometime in March and will advise you of the date as soon as we can!! The King will be at the door to greet you!!

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A male friend asked me recently what the big deal was with women and their weight. Like, why do they worry about it all the time? He had to be kidding right? Nope. He wasn’t. Well listen up because it goes something like this; after shoes and hair, weight loss is our next lifelong obsession. It’s just something that women are into, and no, it has nothing to do with thin models or primped and pummelled celebrities so if you are one of those dyed-in-the-wool types who believes media peer pressure is to blame then just shut up please because I’m not listening to you. Women have had issues with their weight, sans media, since the Year Dot and they have them because there’s inevitably some woman in their social group who really does look good (and slim and all the other women’s husbands keep taking sneaky peaks when they think they can get away with it) and the other women just know she’s secretly gloating about it. Don’t believe me? Okay, I asked my friend what had brought it up and apparently his wife has decided that she’s put on a little weight and has taken up walking round the block and

doing aerobics around the lounge room in order to shake it. So what’s wrong with that? Well, her home aerobics class clashes with one of his favourite TV shows and “...it’s really hard to concentrate when she’s all over the room, you know?” “Well maybe you should be flattered!” I ventured “Think how good she’s going to look when she’s slimmed down!” “I didn’t even notice she’d got fat!” Oh for goodness sake! Someone clock this guy with the bathroom scales! Further probing led to the admission that he had innocently mentioned how good the partner of one of his mates looked (a gym-slimmed bottle blonde who gets around in minimal attire) and the next thing “...she got all silent and distant and now I’m missing bits of my show every time she does those star jump things past the screen!” Forget the scales; grab a nice hefty item of cookware. But that’s men for you and when they inevitably dump themselves in it they appear to be genuinely confused. Like, “What did I say?” or “Hey, is something wrong?” are common among men whose women have slammed the bedroom door in their face “All I said was Samantha looks hot! I didn’t mean anything... honest.....um...honey?” And that’s why women obsess about their weight.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of all the mortgage types, ongoing discount loans - where the interest rate is discounted over the entire loan term usually in return for an annual fee - experienced the Although the popularity of fixed rate home loans remains higher than the last couple of biggest increase in demand. They accounted for 25.3 percent of our January approvals, having risen 8.4 percentage points in the last two months.â&#x20AC;? years, it barely rose as 2011 began. Notwithstanding this trend standard variable rate home loans continue to be the Has the increasing concern among consumers about further rate rises settled? favourite, at 30.7% of approvals, New data from Mortgage Choice, followed by the ongoing discount loan the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest independentlycategory, which overtook basic variable owned mortgage broker, shows loans at 23.6% of approvals to hit 15.3% of the home loans approved second spot. for its customers in January had a Demand for line of credit home loans fixed interest rate. This compares (often popular with investors) dropped to 15.2% in December, 11.2% in a little to 4.8% of approvals from 5.4% November, 7.7% in October and the month prior while introductory rate 3.7% in September. home loans accounted for only 0.2%. Uptake increased for the fourth consecutive month in the majority of states, by an average of 2.2 percentage points, but dropped in QLD and WA, by 2.9 and 2.8 percentage points respectively. Local Mortgage Choice franchise owner/Donna Robson said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Australiansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; appetite for fixed rate home loans has risen consistently over the past six months, but that pace Visit Donnaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at slowed right down in January.â&#x20AC;? www.mortgagechoice.com.au/donna.robson or â&#x20AC;&#x153;One has to question whether the demand for this more conservative loan type has steadied now it looks likely that the next cash rate rise has been pushed back to mid-year call 02-6456-2627. or later.

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

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

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patio or BBQ entertaining area. The home sits up high on a corner block offering panoramic views up the Murrumbidge Valley. If you are into gardening then you will be in heaven as the home has lush gardens, lawn areas and rockeries. The lawns all have sprinkler systems and all gardens are easy care but pretty as a picture. A single car garage with bench space rounds off this wonderful home.

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Fixed rate home loan demand shoots to 11% of approvals Highest level reached since June 2008

“The value of peace of mind over repayment level should not be underestimated, however choice of home loan type must always come down to individual financial The popularity of fixed term home loans rose in every state during November 2010 to circumstances, needs and lifestyle. hit 10.9% of approvals nationally, according to customer data from Mortgage Choice, “In other home loan preference news, standard variable remained the top dog at 49.3% Australia’s largest independently-owned mortgage broker. of all approvals. Basic variable dropped to 36.1%, a 25-month low, probably due to the increasing popularity of feature-filled professional packages on offer with standard variable This 29-month high was a considerable increase on the 7.7% reached in October. home loans. Meanwhile, standard variable home loan products rose to 49.3% of approvals and “Mortgage Choice is now able to measure our customers’ take up of ‘ongoing discount’ basic variable dropped to 36.1% - the lowest level in two years. home loans - aka professional packages - and demand for these stands at 16.4% of Local Mortgage Choice franchise owner, Donna Robson said, “Australia’s hunger for November’s standard variable approvals. We will watch with interest the developments fixed interest rates is well and truly becoming a louder rumble, with demand lifting from a with this loan type.” trough of 0.88% of home loan approvals in January 2010 to 10.9% in November.” Line of credit home loans (often popular with investors) fell to 3.7% of approvals from “The popularity of these less flexible products offering a set term of steady minimum 3.9%. repayments increased 3.2 percentage points last month, indicating rising borrower caution and conservatism in the face of higher interest rates and living costs. Visit Donna’s website at “The elevated pricing of most fixed rates compared to variable rates has not deterred one in nine new Australian borrowers from fixing the rate on part or all of their home loan.

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ABS Housing finance data ends year in positive territory Statement by Executive Director of the MBA-ACT, Australian Bureau of Statistics housing finance data for December as having provided at least some momentum “The 2.2 per cent increase in December represents good John Miller for a reasonable start for the home building industry in news particularly because the data was in positive territory 2011.

The executive director of the MBA-ACT, John Miller said that 2.5 per cent national seasonallyadjusted increase in the total value of dwelling finance commitments in December was heartening in circumstances where it represented an indicator of work levels moving into 2011.

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Mr Miller acknowledged that the housing finance and building approvals data was better than had been expected in December given the Reserve Bank’s decision to impose a further rate rise closing out the calendar year. “However notwithstanding this positive data, recent events mean we are urging the Reserve Bank to leave rates on hold for the foreseeable future,” he said.

“The housing finance data is an indicator of forward activity levels in the Mr Miller said that continuing global economic sector and, as such, we welcome the uncertainty combined with the negative impact of the fact that the data finished in positive natural disasters which had impacted Queensland, NSW, territory in December,” he said. Victoria and Western Australia justified a cautious approach to monetary policy. Looking at the data for the ACT, Mr Miller said he was pleased to note that it “Notwithstanding some of the more positive indicators, had been reflective of the national trend. we are not out of the woods yet,” he said.

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Canberra’s peak building and construction industry organisation, Master Builders ACT has welcomed the

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Wednesday February 16, 2011

Lions 18th annual art exhibition

Diana Klima won first prize in the mixed media section. Monaro art group prize winner, Louella McPaul with Pat Hain.

Overall winner, Margaret Wright with Ken Lister from Snowy Hydro.

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The Australian artist magazine prize went to Brigitte Mackay.

Ken Lister, Geroge Shelton, Charlott e Shelton and Vivienne Skinner.

Annemarie Wiegerinck admiring one of the entries.

The Snowy Hydro Lions Club 18th charity art exhibition was officially opened by Ian Pfeiffer last Sunday at the Raglan Gallery in Lambie Street, Cooma. Artist and judge of the exhibition, Grace Paleg, from Surf Beach, Batemans Bay, spoke highly of the exhibits this year and announced the winners at the opening The award winners for 2011 are: Oil – Sandra House “Merimbula Scene”; Watercolour: David hatton “Soft Light NT”; Acrylic: Kerry Wooden – “Outback Landscape” Mixed media; Diana Klima “Clematis on Chair”; Drawing: Keith Blake “Lanz Bulldog”

Pastel: Ray Hamilton “Morning- Aragunnu” Monaro Art Group Prize: Louelle McPaul – “Last Light Mogilla” Australian Artist Magazine: Brigitte Mackay “Sisters”. Everyone is encouraged to come and view the wonderful talent displayed throughout the exhibition. The Raglan Gallery will be open for viewing Wednesday to Sunday until March 6 from 9:30am-4:30pm.

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Wednesday February 16, 2011

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Snowy Hydro Southcare fundraiser On Saturday the Brindabella Motor Sport Club, the Light Car Club of Canberra and the Shoalhaven and Kiama Districts Auto Club joined forces to once again hold a ride day to raise money for the Snowy Hydro SouthCare Rescue Helicopter Service. The event, held at Stromlo Park, is an effort to promote the sport of rallying to the public, whilst raising much-needed funds for this deserving charity. Those that donated money on the day experienced the thrill of being driven through the forest whilst strapped into a rally car, at the same time, raising money for a vital rescue

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A good eye for beef cattle If you are young, keen and would like to develop a good eye for beef cattle then here is the competition for you. The Dalgety Show and the Monaro Angus Breeders Association are pleased to be holding a Junior Judging Beef Cattle competition at the annual show, Sunday, March 6, 2011. This competition for young males or females, is designed to encourage an interest in cattle and the development of judging skills. In this competition the Junior Judges are judged on their appraisal of four beasts in each of the three classes of animals. It is hoped young people not normally involved in the Dalgety Show will take this opportunity to participate. To be eligible to compete, competitors must live and /or have worked in the district for three months, or be enrolled at a secondary or tertiary institution in the area. Competitors must be eight years old or over and under 26 years old at the date of the Dalgety Show. Each competitor is asked to place three classes of animals, consisting of different breeds, in the Order of Merit the junior judge thinks is correct and then give an oral explanation for their selections. Competitors will also be judged on their personal presentation. In the meantime, the judge of the junior judges will also place the cattle in the order of

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On Thursday January 28, 2011, the staff of Blaxland Mawson & Rose Solicitors held a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Flood Reliefâ&#x20AC;? morning tea with a difference. Whilst cash donations are of immediate assistance to those affected by the floods, the longer term effects of having lost a home often require help beyond the hip pocket. With some staff members having loved ones directly affected by the floods, a donation drive was held to assist those families affected by floods in the small town of Carisbrook in rural Victoria. Of the 190 homes in Carisbrook, 170 were affected by the recent floods. Goods from curtains, to childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothes and toys and linen were graciously donated and as seen

in the photo, we will need the generous support of someone in the local community with a truck and some spare time to transport the items to their destination. A number of removalist boxes have been donated by Con and Cathy Wassink from C & C Self Storage and these will be used to transport the donated items. If anyone out there is willing to lend a hand in delivering the goods to Carisbrook, please contact the Blaxland Mawson & Rose on 6452 1266. Any goods which are surplus to the needs of the staff memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s families will be distributed to other families in the town.

Vin Good Memorial Shield for Advocacy In 2010, Cooma schools honoured a family man, an ex-soldier, a commissioner and a Mayor. The late Vin Good was a man whose life was characterised by advocacy on behalf of others. He was able to engage any audience with his knowledge and his rhetoric. This is why the Vin Good Memorial Shield Advocacy competitions came to fore. They were first held last year, facilitated by Snowy Mountains Christian School to assist the voice of youth, as advocacy is such an essential skill for all students. The competitions will continue this year but with Cooma North Public as the facilitators. Changing the facilitators each year allows every school in the region to feel equally a part of the concept by having the chance to bring their own flavour to the competition. Initially, other schools will only be invited to participate but it is intended for the competition to

extend throughout NSW by becoming regional, state-wide and possibly national. The three sections in the competition are hoped to be: The Family Shield for Young People in years 4, 5 and 6. The Parkes Christian School Shield for those in years 7, 8 and 9. The Satyagraha Shield for students in years 10, 11 and 12. There are two equally weighted sections: a prepared speech and an impromptu, and the topics will reflect the need to speak for those who need assistance to have their voices heard. The rise of this competition will bring not only the name of Vin Good to a wide audience but also the name of our town.

Wednesday February 16, 2011

Lambs sell to $189 at Cooma sheep sale

Cooma Associated Agenst yarded and sold C & G Thomas, Lmk, 46, $156; 5500 crossbred lambs and 5000 sheep at SA McPaul & NF Dehnert, MLP, 33, Cooma On February 7. $153; The quality was good overall and the P & A Jamieson, Lmk, 36, $153; regualr gallery of buyers in attendance, with MJ Miners, Lmk, 38, $151.20; strong local competition on the restocker Lisa Fitzgerald, E, 7, $151; sheep. T Burke & Sons, JM, 69, $150; Fat lambs reached a top of $189 and first WHO & AR Charles, E, 61, $144; cross ewes sold to $205. BJ & L Tozer, MLP, 33, $142.60. Restocker Merino ewes made up to $166 and mutton prices were reasonably solid as Store crossbreed lambs well. BJ & L Tozer, MLP, 113, $124; Quotations RJ Hain, E, 52, $119; MJ Marshall, MLP, 59, $118; Heavy XB lambs $150-$189; Bullebalong P/S, Lmk, 102, $18; Trade lambs $120 - $150; D & S Licthfield, JM, 32, $117.50; Store lambs $95 - $115; Lisa Fitzgerald, E, 9, $11; Merino ewe lambs $132; J Hergenhan, BC, 13, $107; Merino ewes $154-$166; MJ Miners, Lmk, 152, $105; Heavy mutton weaners to $132; D & S Litchfield, JM, 32, $98; Medium mutton weaners $90 - $120; C Buckely, BC, 9, $86. Lighter grades from $70 - $90. The next Cooma sale in on February 21. Wethers GM & S Tozer, Lmk, 81, $131.60; Prices Coonerang Past Co, Lmk, 212, $130; Lambs Port Terminal, BC, 30, $16; PP & SP Blyton, BC, 54, $189; W & R Boate, MLP, 80, $115; P & C Coates, MLP, 21, $172; H & J Dixon, MLP, 40, $114; Loplexa, E, 13, $170; NA & M & P Lette, E, 31, $111; D & L Venables, BC, 26, $168; NA & M & P Lette, E, 31, $1101; SP Lang, Lmk, 55, $166; B Thompson, BC, 9, $100. N & H Johnston, BC, 13, $165.40; T Bourke & Sons, JM, 60, $165; Ewes G Baird, MLP, 3, $164; TC Bruce, E, 19, $118; RR & AR Norton, E, 20, $163.40; KA & RM Weston, Lmk, 32, $118; Sutton Bros, BC, 31, $162; PP & SP Blyton, BC, 30, $115.50;

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Loplexa, E, 32, $114; JE & MJ Ingram, MLP, 49, $112; Curry Flat Past Co, MLP, 134, $110; P & G Carpenter, BC, 4, $105. Store sheep G M Stubbs, MLP, 115, 1st X ewes, 1 1/2yr, Jan shn, Retallack bld, $205; C Buckely, BC, 14, 1st X ewes, 1 1/2yr, Sept shn, $172; Am & MG Goodwin, E, 176; M/ ewes, 5 1/2yr, Aug shn, Adina bld, $166; MJ & J Pendergast, E, 111, M/ ewes, 1 1/2yr, Nov shn, Cottage Park Bld, $162; LA & MC Weston, Lmk, 140, M/ ewes 1 1/2yr, Sept shn, Tara Dean bld, $161; RJ Hain, E, 100, M/ewes, 1 1/2yr, Sept shn, Gunyah bld, $160; W & R Boate, MLP, 60, M/ewes, 1 1/2yr, Aug shn, Adina bld, $157; Litchfield Wondalee, Lmk, 112, M/ewes, 1 1/2yr, Spt shn, Greenland bld, $155; Billilingra Pship, JM, 157, M/ ewes, 4 ½ & 5 ½ yr, May shn, $154; Caringo Est, Lmk, 145, M/e lambs, unshn, $132.

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District agronomist Luke Pope addressed the audience at the Serrated Tussock field day last Friday. Below: Mark Robinson and Phil Daley at the field day,

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Local landcare group ibattled incliment weather to hold a Serrated Tussock Field Day in Berridale last Friday. District Agronomist Luke Pope and Snowy River Shire Council weeds officer Charlie McPhie there to provide expert advice. The field day covered spray timing and techniques, herbicide selection, plant identification, management plans and monitoring, Due to the wet weather, a planned on site inspection on a Berridale property was interrupted, with local landholder and Serrated Tussock combatant, Phil Daley, bringing plants to the audience at the Berridale CWA rooms. More than 40 people attnded the field day, with many sharing their local knowledge on control of the weed

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Don’t fence me in The NSW Farmers’ Association is campaigning to overhaul restrictive land use policies ahead of the State Election. Under current laws the State Government has the power to force farmers to fence off parts of their properties, turning prime agricultural land over to the environment. NSW Farmers’ Association President Charles Armstrong says the laws have the ability to dramatically reduce the value of farmland. “These laws are restrictive beyond common sense,” Mr Armstrong said. “In one alarming case, a South Coast member of the Association could be forced to banish farming from almost half of his 70 hectare property; which he’s owned for more than 30 years,” Mr Armstrong said. “This member in

particular was required to apply for a Property Vegetation Plan that could effectively turn almost half his property into a National Park. The Association believes the current laws are inadequate and is seeking just terms compensation for those who have their land locked up by government. “A rational approach to land use policies is urgently needed,” Mr Armstrong said. “All we are seeking is recognition of the impacts these laws have on farmers, and compensation when these impacts are counter-productive,” Mr Armstrong said. “We welcome NSW Opposition Leader Barry O’Farrell’s promise at our 2010 Annual Conference to address the issue, and are now seeking a similar commitment from the Premier,” Mr Armstrong said.

Wednesday February 16, 2011

Weed spraying techniques Noxious Weeds Management Services typically receive To get the best results from spraying with Glyphosate a large number of inquires regarding poor and mixed make sure that: results from spot spraying of Serrated tussock and African Lovegrass. On inspection the poor results have been most • Plants are actively growing. commonly attributed to a result of incorrect application of • There is plenty of fresh green growth to absorb Glyphosate (trade names: Round-up, Wipe-out, Growler). enough of the spray mix to kill the plant- spray only when there is enough foliage to ensure adequate Glyphosate is one of the most widely chemical intake intake. ntrol of Leave are free of frost or heavy used herbicides for the control • Leaves dew. weeds. This chemical is most D conditions. effective against activelyy • Dry growing plants and needs • No rain is expected for at le to be used in the correct least six hours. way to achieve adequate • If the breeze is strong e results. enough to shake the foliage o trees and bushes, it is of p Analysis of failed spray probably too windy to spray sa jobs has found that most safely. commonly the right amount d Mo is not better of chemical had been used More as per label directions, with d from Glyphos poor results having occurred Glyphosate, like all registered two major factors. herbicides wo works best when applied rate Applying more than is at the correct rate. The two major factors causing poor results: needed is not only unnecessary it also places you and the • Poor Technique environment at risk. • Poor Timing • Use the minimum amount of spray mix needed Glyphosate and how it works! according to the directions on the label, to achieve uniform coverage of the target foliage without runoff. Glyphosate is absorbed through plant leaves. It is then • Always read the label before use. carried by the sap stream into the plant roots, where it For more information, contact Cooma-Monaro Shire’s prevents them from absorbing nutrients from the soil – weeds advisory officer Roger Roach. thereby killing the plant. This process is achieved most efficiently when plants are growing actively with ample Photo: Poor spray technique with Glyphosate caused soft, green tissue so that they are able only half of this serrated tussock plant to die. to quickly absorb enough chemical to Note the actively growing right side with viable seed head. destroy the plant. Getting the best results:

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Stay down to fuel up On-farm fuel storages are attracting increasing scrutiny from occupational health and safety authorities as well as fuel distributors. The risk of falling poses the most risk and previous solutions such as access stairs and railed platforms are becoming unacceptable to fuel suppliers. State occupational health and safety guidelines govern the safety requirements regarding filling on-farm fuel tanks. But, fuel distributors are also increasingly demanding a certain level of safety infrastructure before they will deliver. While stairways and railed platforms may be built to conform to occupational health and safety guidelines, some fuel distributors now refuse to climb any form of ladder or stairway. These companies will only fill fuel tanks, which are fitted with a ground fill delivery pipe and a sight tube to monitor the tank’s capacity.

Safety options According to the Collaborative Partnership for Farming and Fishing Health and Safety, the most effective solution to reduce the risk of falling is to have the tasks of filling, checking and dispensing carried out from ground level. Any form of ladder, stairway or platform poses some degree of risk because the operator has to leave the ground. Remounting the fuel tank on or below the ground removes the need to climb for filling. This can be achieved by: • Relocating or installing the fuel tank to ground level and dispensing the fuel with the aid of a pump. • Installing an external sight gauge to avoid the need to climb the ladder to determine the level of fuel. • Fitting a bottom load facility and sight gauge. These are easy to fit and can be generally purchased through a fuel supplier or rural agent. These solutions reduce the need to work at height during the filling, checking levels and dispensing tasks. Need more information? The first port of call for more information on fuel tank safety is your relevant State occupational health and safety authority. They SELLING AGENTS IN ASSOCIATION can provide guidelines BOLLER & CO. COOMA on legal requirements of safe construction and Ph: 6452 4155 Graeme Boller M: 0402 470 422 operation of on farm fuel JOHN MOONEY & CO. COOMA storage. Ph: 6452 2554 John Mooney M: 0438 384 216 Many fuel distributors sell complete ground MONARO LIVESTOCK & PROPERTY P/L COOMA filling kits including pipe, Ph: 6452 7747 Will Dixon M: 0427 025 809 fittings couplings and Jim Parkes M: 0427 017 563 sight tubes.

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Helen Gardner discusses the gym equipment with fitness instructor Sam Dykstra at High Country Fitness Helen Gardner could only say “Wow” when she visited the fabulous new High Country Fitness Gym which Olympian Manuela Berchtold opened on Saturday February 12 in Snowy River Avenue in Jindabyne right opposite the Westpac Bank. Helen Gardner added “It’s bloody amazing. Jindabyne grows up with a sophisticated city gym with country service. On the opening day over six hundred people of all ages and levels of fitness came to inspect this fabulous fitness facility in Jindabyne, a far greater number than the entrepreneurial Manuela ever imagined would come. There was a festive atmosphere during the launch with the Lions running a sausage sizzle; the Cancer Council Relay for Life committee was promoting its event in March and 30 of the visitors took the opportunity to have their lung capacity tested by Danni Matson of Apply First Aid. A great deal of thought has gone into the planning to meet the needs of Jindabyne’s community.

Apart from the equipment one would expect to find in a gym, there are sound proof rooms for RPM, group fitness classes such as kick boxing, pilates, pump and body balance, yoga plus a stretching room and a child minding room. Rooms have been provided for ancillary health services of physiotherapy, podiatry, massage therapy, and spinal care. First aid classes will also be held on the premises. Supporting Manuela is an experienced crew well known to the community including Sam, Cherie, John, Vanessa, Lucy, Cynthia, Emma with Ursula Berchtold handling the administration. In summer the gym will operate with morning sessions between 6am and 2pm, afternoon sessions 4 to 8pm Monday to Friday and on Saturdays from 8am to 12 noon and 4 to 7pm. The crèche is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to noon with an evening session on Monday from 5 to 8pm.

Wednesday February 16, 2011

Nimmitabel Show results Cattle Commercial classes: Champion vealer John and Jenny Alcock; reserve Kydrabah. Champion steer John Rose, reserve, Curry Flat. Champion pen of 3 heifers, Kydrabah; reserve John Rose. Supreme commercial beast of the show; John Rose. Stud cattle: Champion female of show, Gunyah Novelty E110; reserve Nungar Plain Paches. Champion bull of show – Rosskin Shift; reserve Nungar Plain Bandit. Supreme stud beast of show Rosskin Shift. Angora goats Champion doe Rivers 5061; reserve Rivers 901; Champion buck Rivers 953; reserve Rivers 940; Supreme angora exhbit Rivers 953, Mohair Champion mohair fleece Currajong, reserve Kameruka Lane. Flowers Roses 3. 1 & 2 Gwen Caldwell; 8. Debra Graham. 10. Debra Graham. 12. Myrtle James. Champion rose Debra Graham. Dahlias 13. 1 & 2 John Woodfield. 14. 1. John Woodfield; 15 1 & 2 John Woodfield; 15. 1 & 2 John Woodfield; 16. 1 7 2 John Woodfield’ 17. 1 & 2 John Woodfield; 18, 1 & 2 John Woodfield. 20. 1 & 2 John Woodfield 22. 1 & 2 John Woodfield 23. 1 & 2 John Woodfield 24. 1 & 2 John Woodfield Champion dahlia – John Woodfield 39. Gwen Caldwell; 42. Mary Power; 43. 1. Myrtle James; 2. Eliza walker. Champion Gwen Caldwell. Floral art 45. Myrtle James;46. 1. Gwen Caldwell, 2. Debra Graham; 47. Myrtle James; 48: Myrtle James; 50. 1. Myrtle James, 2. Debra Graham. Children 10 years and under 3. Hanna Pond; 4. 1. Amos Walker, 2. Georgia Pond; 5. 1 Maggie Waldren, 2. Isobel Walker; Champion. Amos Walker. 2. Maggie Waldren. Children 10-12 years 9. Harrison Pond; Champion Harrison Pond. Condiments 1. 1.Jan Gorrie, 2. Yvonne Robertson; 2. 1. & 2 Judy Johnston; 3. 1. Yvonne Roberston, 2. Annie Charles; 4. 5. 6. Yvonne Robertson; 7. 1 Yvonne Robertson, 2. Yvonne McArthur. 9. Yvonne Roberston, 2. L Lawson; 10. Jan Barrie; 11. Jan Barie; 12. 1 Vi Kelly, 2. Yvonne Robertson; 13. Yvonne Robertson. Best Exhibit Yvonne Robertson. 14. Yvonne Robertson; 15. Jan Barrie; 16. 1 & 2 Jan Barrie; 17. Crafty Belles; 18. Annie Charles;

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19. Annie Charles; 21; 1. Col Stopp, 2. Yvonne Robertson; 22. 1 & 2 Yvonne Robertson; 23. Judy Johnston; 25. 1 & 2. Annie Charles; 28. Nancy Groves; 29. Annie Charles; Most successful 18-25 Annie Charles; Most successful 1 -29, Yvonne Robertson. Junior section 30. Eliza Walker; 31. Mae Walker; 32. James Groves; 33. Eliza walker.’ Most successful school aged children. Eliza Walker. Photography Youth 1. 1. Kayla Fleming, 2. Harrison Pond; 2. 1. Kelsy McDonald. 2. Kayla Fleming; 3. 1.& 2. James Groves; 4. 1. Harrison Pond, 2. Brianna Kerr; 5. 1. Lauren Swain, 2. James Groves; 6. HC Kelsey McDonald; 7. 1. Ivana Groves, 2. Lauren Swain; 8. Best Youth exhibit Lauren Swain. Amateur 1. 1. Vicky Pollard, 2. Roslyn Carroll, 3. Vicki Pollard; 2. 1. Harold Thistleton, 2. Vicki Pollard, 3. Vicki Pollard; 3. 3. 1. Jan Barrie, 2. Gail Bright, 3. Emma Rolfe. 4. 1. Vickey Constance, 2. Emma Rolfe 3. Sharon Locker-Lloyd; 5. 1. Jan Barrie, 2. Vicki Pollard; 6. Roslyn Carroll, 2. Sharon Locker-Lloyd; 7. HC Harry Thistleton Best exhibit amateur – Vickey Constance.

Open 1. 1. Drew Chapman, 2. Yvonne McArthur, 3. Laura Chapman; 2. 2. 1. Yvonne McArthur, 2. Yvonne McArthur, 3. Drew Chapman. 3. 3. 1. Drew Chapman, 2. Amanda Gallagher, 3. Yvonne McArthur; 4. 1. Amanda Gallagher, 2. Drew Chapman. 5. 1. Yvonne McArthur, 2. Kelly Chapman, 3. Amanda Gallagher. 6. 1. & 2. Amanda Gallagher; 7. 1. & 2 Emily Graham; 8. 1. Yvonne McArthur, 2. Kelly Chapman, 3. Drew Chapman. Best open exhibit – Drew Chapman Best overall exhibit Drew Chapman. Junior Judging Merino Fleece – 1. Jim Fletcher, 2. Mitchell Doyle, 3. Jackie Chapman, 4. Kelly Chapman; Merino Sheep – 1. Jim Fletcher, 2. Kelly Chapman, 3. Jackie Chapman, 4. Mitchell Doyle; Meat Sheep – 1. Kelly Chapman, 2. Jim Fletcher, 3. Jackie Chapman, 4. Aaron Crowe; Cattle – 1. Sally Hoyer, 2. Rohan Morgan, 3. Nicole Negus, 4. Kelly Chapman; Cattle Parading – 1. Sally Hoyer, 2. Jaimie Negus, 3. Nicole Negus, 4. Kira Arnold; Emily Alcock Memorial Trophy – Jim Fletcher. Encouragements: Chloe Chilcott, Merino Sheep sections; Aaron Crowe, Meat Sheep; Kira Arnold, Cattle Parading. Wool Unhoused Classes: Superfine Wool Fleece - 1. RI & EH Blyton, 2. C Parkes; Fine Wool Fleece – 1. & 2. M Green; Fine/Medium Fleece – 1. & 2. M Green; Medium Wool Fleece – 1. M Green, 2. C Parkes; Strong Wool Fleece – 1. & 2. Dave Litchfield; Best exhibit of fleeces of the same spinning quality – M Green;

Champion commercial fleece – TWG Wool Trophy – M Green; Champion unhoused Fleece-Middle View Trophy – M Green. Housed Classes: Champion Merino Fleece of the Show (all classes) – M Green; Champion First Cross Commercial Quality Fleece – C Parkes. Sheep Merino Stud Sheep Superfine Wool: Champion Superfine Wool Ram – Conrayn, Reserve Champion Superfine Ram – Conrayn; Champion Superfine Wool Ewe – Greenland (4T), Reserve Champion Superfine Wool Ewe – Greenland (2T). Fine Wool: Champion Fine Wool Ram – Greenland, Reserve Champion Fine Wool Ram – Greenland; Champion Fine Wool Ewe – Greenland, Reserve Champion Fine Wool Ewe – Bentara.

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6.00 Rage. (PG) 11.00 Cooking The World. (PG, CC) 12.00 Francesco’s Mediterranean Voyage: The Open Sea. (PG, R, CC) 12.30 Australian Story. (R, CC) 1.00 Basketball. WNBL. Round 18. 3.00 To Be Advised. 5.00 Three Men In A Boat. (G, R, CC) 6.00 Can We Help? (G, CC) 6.30 Gardening Australia. (G, CC) 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 Bed Of Roses. (PG, CC) Louisa, Minna and Holly embark on a weekend shopping expedition to Melbourne. On a fishing trip, Sean admits to Nick about how nervous he is to be about leaving Rainbows End. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. (M, R, CC) While visiting a sports event at a private school, Barnaby sees one of the students collapse and die in front of him, the result of stab wounds he received on the run through the woods. Barnaby and Troy’s investigation leads to an elite, Mafia-like sect at the school. 10.10 The Graham Norton Show. (PG, R, CC) 11.00 Desperate Romantics. (M, R, CC) 11.55 Rage. (M)

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6.00 Go, Diego! Go! (G, R, CC) 6.30 Dora. (G, R, CC) 7.00 Weekend Today: Saturday. (CC) 9.00 Saturday Kerri-Anne. (G, CC) 10.00 Kids’ WB. (G) 10.05 Ben 10: Ultimate Alien. (G) 10.30 Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated. (G, R) 11.00 Dogstar. (C, R, CC) 11.30 Dennis & Gnasher. (C, R, CC) 12.00 G2G: Got To Go. (C, R, CC) 12.30 The Saddle Club. (C, R, CC) 1.00 Stormworld. (C, R, CC) 1.30 Pyramid. (C, R, CC) 2.00 Movie: The Professionals. (PG, 66, R, CC) 4.30 Fishing Australia. (G, R) 5.00 30 Minute Menu. (Final, PG) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (G) 6.00 News. (CC) 6.30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos. (PG, CC) 7.30 Movie: Journey To The Centre Of The Earth. (PG, 08, CC) 9.30 Movie: Rumour Has It… (M, 05, R, CC) 11.30 Movie: City Hall. (M, 96, R) 1.50 Movie: Deacons For Defense. (AV15+, 03, R) 3.45 WIN Presents. (G, R) 4.00 Danoz Direct. (G, R) 5.00 Creflo A Dollar. (G) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (G, R)

6.00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Fast Forward. (G, R) 6.30 SpongeBob SquarePants. (G, R) 7.00 Chaotic. (G, R) 7.30 Pokémon. (G) 8.00 iCarly. (G, R) 8.30 Me And My Monsters. (C, R, CC) 9.00 Scope. (C, R, CC) 9.30 H2O – Just Add Water. (C, R, CC) 10.00 Hit List TV. (PG) 12.00 Landed Music. (PG, CC) 12.30 Going Bush. (G) 1.00 Infomercials. (PG, R) 1.30 Movie: Bring It On Again. (PG, 04, R, CC) 3.30 Big Cat Diary. (PG) 4.30 Fishin’ Trip. (G) Hosted by Jason Kennedy. 5.00 Oprah In Australia: Ultimate Wildest Dreams. (PG, R, CC) 6.00 Evening News. (CC) 6.30 Bondi Vet. (PG, R, CC) 7.30 To Be Advised. 9.30 To Be Advised. 11.00 Movie: Ray. (M, 04, R, CC) 1.55 Video Hits Up-Late. (PG, R) 2.00 Infomercials. (PG, R) 4.00 Bayless Conley. (G) 4.30 It Is Written. (PG) 5.00 Hour Of Power. (G)

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6.00 Rage. (G) 6.30 Children’s Programs. 9.00 Insiders. (CC) 10.00 Inside Business. (CC) 10.30 Offsiders. (CC) 11.00 News Update. (CC) 11.05 Asia Pacific Focus. (CC) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (G, R, CC) 12.00 Landline. (CC) 1.00 Planet Earth: Mountains. (G, R, CC) 2.00 Dan Cruickshank. (G, R, CC) 3.00 Indonesia Calling. (G, CC) 4.30 Connected By Light. (G, R, CC) 5.00 Art Nation. (CC) 5.30 Mr Bean: Animated Series. (G, R) 5.45 Doctor Who. (PG, R, CC) 6.30 Wallace And Gromit’s World Of Invention. (G, R, CC) 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 Return To Lake Eyre: The Deluge. (CC) 8.25 News Update. (CC) 8.30 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple. (Return, PG, CC) 10.00 Compass: Matt Preston. (Return, G, CC) 10.30 Moses Jones. (M, R, CC) 11.25 Playing In The Shadows. (MA15+, R, CC) 12.20 Movie: Chance Of A Lifetime. (b&w, G, 50, R, CC) 1.50 Movie: Ladies’ Day. (b&w, G, 43, R) 2.55 Movie: The Saint’s Double Trouble. (b&w, PG, 40, R, CC) 4.00 Hymns Of Glory. (G, R) 4.30 Cook And The Chef. (G, R, CC) 5.00 In The Air. (G, R, CC) 5.30 The New Inventors. (G, R, CC)

6.00 Garner Ted Armstrong. (G) 6.30 Life Today With James Robison. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. (CC) 10.00 World’s Strictest Parents. (PG, R, CC) 11.00 Minute To Win It. (PG, R, CC) 12.00 Home Improvement. (G, R, CC) 12.30 Movie: Agent Cody Banks. (PG, 03, R, CC) 2.30 Movie: Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London. (PG, 04, R, CC) 4.30 Australia’s Greatest Athlete. (PG, CC) 5.30 Drive-Thru Australia. (G) 6.00 News. (CC) 6.30 Sunday Night. (CC) 7.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, CC) 8.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, CC) 8.30 Bones. (M, CC) Angela and Hodgins discuss where they would like to raise their family. Booth opens up to Hannah. 9.30 Castle. (M, CC) 10.30 Serial Killers: Arthur Shawcross. (M, R) 11.30 The First 48: Bicycle Bandits/ First Shot. (M) 12.30 Home Shopping. (G) 5.30 Early News. (CC)

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The Replacements. (G, R, CC) Handy Manny. (G, R) Weekend Sunrise. (CC) Saturday Disney. (G, CC) Castaway. (C, CC) DaVincibles. (C, CC) V8 Xtra. (G, CC) Australia Smashes Guinness World Records. (PG, R, CC) Home Improvement. (G, R, CC) Movie: D3: The Mighty Ducks. (PG, 96, R) Snake Island. (G, CC) Extraordinary Dogs: Hearing. (G) Sydney Weekender. (G) News. (CC) Movie: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa. (PG, 08, CC) Movie: Quantum Of Solace. (M, 08, CC) Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, Mathieu Amalric. Seeking revenge for the death of his lover, secret agent James Bond sets out to stop an environmentalist from taking control of a country’s most valuable resource. Movie: View From The Top. (PG, 03, R, CC) Movie: Marco Polo. (M, 07, R, CC) Home Shopping. (G)

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Go, Diego! Go! (G) Dora The Explorer. (G) Weekend Today. (CC) Pyramid. (C, R, CC) The Shak. (C, R, CC) The Fresh Prince. Gilligan’s Island. Wildfire. (PG) Movie: The Guns Of Navarone. (PGvl)(R) (1961) Farmer Wants A Wife. Antiques Roadshow. (G, R, CC) News. (CC) Customs. (PG, CC) Send In The Dogs Australia. (PG, CC) 60 Minutes. (CC) The Mentalist. (M, CC) Patrick and the unit delve into the world of horse racing after a jockey is found murdered. CSI: Miami. (M, CC) CSI: Miami. (M, R, CC) Movie: DC 9/11: Time Of Crisis. (M, 03) Spyforce. (PG, R) Antiques Roadshow. (G, R, CC) Danoz Direct. (G, R) Good Morning America. (CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

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6.00 Children’s Programs. 10.30 Science Clips. (G, R, CC) 10.40 Postcards From Bangladesh. (G, R, CC) 11.00 Landline. (R, CC) 12.00 Midday Report. (CC) 12.30 Pride And Prejudice. (G, R, CC) 1.30 An Island Parish. (G, R, CC) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. (CC) 3.00 Children’s Programs. 6.00 My Family. (G, R, CC) 6.30 Best Of Collectors. (G, R, CC) 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 The 7.30 Report. (CC) 8.00 Australian Story. (CC) 8.30 Four Corners. (CC) 9.15 Media Watch. (CC) 9.35 Q&A. (CC) 10.30 Lateline. (CC) 11.05 Lateline Business. (R, CC) 11.35 Murphy’s Law. (Final, MA15+, R, CC) 12.25 The Clinic. (M, CC) 1.20 Parliament Question Time. (CC) 2.20 Movie: The Informer. (b&w, PG, 35, R, CC) 4.00 Sleuth 101. (PG, R, CC) 4.30 The Cook And The Chef. (G, R, CC) 5.00 Something In The Air. (G, R, CC) 5.30 The New Inventors. (G, R, CC)

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Children’s Programs. Big Ideas. (CC) Midday Report. (CC) Time Team. (G, R, CC) Meerkat Manor. (G, R, CC) News Update. (CC) Parliament Question Time. (CC) Children’s Programs. My Family. (G, R, CC) Best Of Collectors. (G, R, CC) News. (CC) The 7.30 Report. (CC) Foreign Correspondent. (CC) Life At 5: Great Expectations. (CC) QI. (CC) Demise Of Phillipa Finch. (G, CC) Artscape: Stephen Vitiello – Listening With Intent. (CC) Lateline. (CC) Lateline Business. (R, CC) Four Corners. (R, CC) Media Watch. (R, CC) To Be Advised. Parliament Question Time. (CC) Catalyst. (G, R, CC) Big Ideas. (R, CC) Talking Heads. (G, R, CC) The Cook And The Chef. (G, R, CC) Something In The Air. (G, R, CC) The New Inventors. (G, R, CC)

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Sunrise. (CC) The Morning Show. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Movie: Playing For Keeps. (M, 08) Dr Oz. (PG) The Zoo. (G, R, CC) All For Kids. (P, CC) It’s Academic. (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) Bones. (M, CC) A sniper takes a shot at the notorious serial killer known as The Gravedigger when she arrives at court for sentencing following her trial. Under pressure to find the shooter, the team searches for a suspect who had both the skill and motive to commit the crime. Brothers & Sisters. (M, CC) Fat Family Diet. (PG, CC) My Shocking Story: World’s Smallest Mum. (PG, R) Parks And Recreation. (M, R) Home Shopping. (G) Early News. (CC)

Sunrise. (CC) The Morning Show. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Lewis. (M, R, CC) Dr Oz. (PG) The Zoo. (G, R, CC) All For Kids. (P, CC) It’s Academic. (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) Rachel is furious with Jake when he comes clean about the secret he has been hiding. Conviction Kitchen. (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)

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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. (New series, 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) Movie: Underbelly Files: The Man Who Got Away. (M, 10, CC) Toby Schmitz, Matt Zeremes. Crime Investigation Australia: A Killer Amongst Us – The Norfolk Island Murder. (M, R, CC) Cricket. ICC World Cup. Australia v Zimbabwe. From Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad, India. Antiques Roadshow. (G, R, CC) Entertainment Tonight. (R, CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

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, CC) Top Gear. (PG, CC) Ben Elton Live From Planet Earth. (M, CC) Kitchen Nightmares USA. (MA15+, CC) ’Til Death. (PG, R) 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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WorldWatch. French News. Hindi News. Arabic News. Russian News. Turkish News. Lang Lang: Dragon Songs. (G, R) Robert Lepage. (G) Baroque Academy. (G, R) The Real Place. (G) Art In The 21st Century: Protest. (G, R) PBS NewsHour. (CC) Who Do You Think You Are? Alistair McGowan. (G, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Big, Bigger, Biggest: Skywheel. (Final, G, CC) Iron Chef. (G, R, CC) RocKwiz Rewind. (PG, R, CC) Music quiz show, featuring performances from Spandau Ballet frontman Tony Hadley and Australian soul singer Kylie Auldist. Movie: Me And You And Everyone We Know. (MA15+, 05, R, CC) Miniseries: The Lost Room. (M, 06) SOS. (AV15+) WeatherWatch Overnight. WeatherWatch & Music.

Mass For You At Home. (G) Hillsong. (G) Totally Wild. (C, R, CC) The Elephant Princess. (C, R, CC) Meet The Press. (CC) The Hit Rater.com. (G) Oz Made. (G) Hit List TV. (PG) It’s Me Or The Dog. (PG, R) Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. (G, R) Netball. ANZ Championship. Round 2. Adelaide Thunderbirds v Melbourne Vixens. From ETSA Park. Everybody Hates Chris. (PG, R) Places We Go: Great Aussie Drive. H2O – Just Add Water. (G, CC) Jamie’s Thirty Minute Meals. (G) Evening News. (CC) The Biggest Loser Families. (PG)(CC) Modern Family. (PGs)(CC) Bondi Rescue. (PG)(CC) Hawaii Five-0. (Mv)(CC) NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv)(CC) NCIS: Los Angeles. (M)(R)(CC) Movie: The Forsaken. (AV15+vhl)(R) (2001) Infomercials. (PG) Everyday Life. (PG) Kenneth Copeland. (PG) Religious Programs.

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Early News. (CC) Pokémon. (G, CC) Hero: 108. (G, CC) Totally Wild. (C, CC) Wurrawhy. (P, CC) News. (CC) The Circle. (PG, CC) Dr Phil. (M, 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) NCIS. (M)(CC) Good News Week. (M)(CC) Guests Eddie Ifft, Corinne Grant, Ryan “Fitzy” Fitzgerald and Meshel Laurie engage in a satirical look at the week’s news. 6pm With George Negus. (R)(CC) News/Sports Tonight. (CC) David Letterman. (PG) Ally McBeal. (M) Infomercials. (PG)(R) Religious Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia. (G, R, CC) 1.30 Dateline. (R, CC) 2.30 Busting The Berlin Wall: Fall. (PG, R, CC) 3.30 Letters And Numbers. (G, R, CC) 4.00 The Journal. (CC) 4.30 FIFA Futbol Mundial. 5.00 The Crew. (G) 5.30 Global Village: Madagascar – A Multifaceted Land. (G, R, CC) 6.00 Letters And Numbers. (G, CC) 6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.30 MythBusters: Return Of The Ninja. (PG, R, CC) 8.30 Man Vs Wild: Ireland. (PG, R, CC) Adventurer Edward “Bear” Grylls returns home to Ireland where he tests his skills against the shipwreck-prone west coast. 9.30 World News Australia. (CC) 10.00 Ugly Americans. (M, CC) 10.30 Dead Set. (AV15+, R, CC) 11.00 The Mighty Boosh. (M, R, CC) 11.30 The World Game. (R) 12.30 Movie: The Miracle Of Berlin. (MA15+, 08, R) 2.25 WeatherWatch Overnight. 5.00 WorldWatch.

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WorldWatch. Urdu News. Maltese News. UEFA Europa League Highlights. Soccer. UEFA Champions League. Highlights. UEFA Champions League Magazine. Speedweek. Nerds FC. (PG, R, CC) The Two Of Us: Deborah Cheetham & Jennifer King. (PG, R, CC) India Reborn: Mother India. (PG, R, CC) Who Do You Think You Are? Griff Rhys Jones. (PG, R, CC) Cycling Central. Thalassa: Jellyfish Day. (G, CC) World News Australia. (CC) America: The Story Of The US: Division. (PG, CC) Dateline. (CC) Cutting Edge: BP – Profits And Disaster. (PG, CC) John Adams. (M, R, CC) Movie: Bamako. (M, 06, R, CC) WeatherWatch Overnight. WeatherWatch & Music. Korean News. Japanese News.

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WorldWatch. Spanish News. Greek News. French News. Hindi News. Arabic News. Russian News. Turkish News. Movie: Après Vous… . (M, 03, R) Taxi School. (G, R) Letters And Numbers. (G, R, CC) The Journal. (CC) PBS NewsHour. (CC) Global Village: Salt Caravans Pt 1. (G, R, CC) Letters And Numbers. (G, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Insight. (Return, CC) James May On The Moon. (PG, R, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Hot Docs: In The Shadow Of The Moon. (CC) Movie: The Song Of Sparrows. (PG, 08) Iran And The West: The Pariah State. (M, R, CC) WeatherWatch Overnight. Korean News. Japanese News.

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Nimmitabel Show results Continued from page 27...

Fine Medium Wool: Champion Medium Wool Ram – Bentara, Reserve Champion Medium Wool Ram – Greenland; Champion Medium Wool Ewe – Adina, Reserve Champion Medium Wool Ewe – Adina. Medium Strong Wool: Champion Strong Wool Ram – Cottage Park, Reserve Champion Strong Wool Ram – Cottage Park. Champion Strong Wool Ewe –Greenland, Reserve Champion Strong Wool Ewe – Bentara. Unhoused Sheep: Grand Champion Ram – Greenland, Grand Champion Ewe – Greenland, Supreme Merino Exhibit – Greenland. Merino Flock Sheep: Champion Flock Ewe – M & C Caldwell. Prime Lambs – Supermarket Lambs: 6. 1. & 2. J & E Jefferson; 7. 1. Mick Miners; 8. 1. Liz Fitzgerald, 2. Mick Miners; 9. 1. Mick Miners, 2. K Lette, 3. Mick Miners. Meat Breeds 10. 1, 2 & 3. Mort Suthern; 11. 1. Mort Suthern.

Home Brew 1. 1. & 2. Craig Lewis; 2. 1. & 2. Craig Lewis; 3. 1. Dean Harper, 2. Craig Lewis; 4. 1. Eamon Mcginn, 2. Craig Lewis; 5. 1. & 2. Craig Lewis; 6. 1. Eamon Mcginn; Most Successful Exhibitor – Craig Lewis; Champion Beer – Eamon Mcginn. Food Open: 1. 1. M James, 2. Lydia Batten; 2. 1. M James, 2. Lydia Batten; 4. 1. Gwen Caldwell, 2. Barbara Scanes; 5. 1. M James, 2. Lydia Batten; 6. 1. Malcolm McCamish; 9. 2. Kelsey McDOnald; 10. 1. Barbara Scanes, 2. Lydia Batten; 11. 1. Barbara Scanes, 2. Lydia Batten; 12. 1. Barbara Scanes; 13. 1. Barbara Scanes; 14. 1. Kelsey McDonald, 2. Lydia Batten; 15. 1. Barbara Scanes; Most Successful Exhibitor – Barbara Scanes; Champion Exhibit – Myrtle James (any cake not mentioned) 16 Years and Under:

18. 1. Will Fitzgerald; 20. 1. Kelsey McDonald; 21. 1. Mae Walker, 2. Eliza Walker, Highly Commended – Hannah Pond; 22. 1. Eliza Walker; Best Exhibit – Eliza Walker 12 Years and Under 23. 1. Isobel Walker, Equal 2. Harrison Jones, Emily Blyton; 24. 1. Amos Walker; 25. 1. Amos Walker, 2. Nimmitabel Preschool; 26. 1. Isobel Walker; 27. 1. James Groves, 2. Amos Walker; Best Exhibit – Amos Walker; 9A – Patricia Tindall Fruit & Vegetables 1.1. Lydia Batten; 2. 1. & 2. R & B Hassall; 4. Lynette Murphy, 2. Gwen Caldwell; 7. 1. Anne Charles, 2. High Rose; 8. 1. Lydia Batten, 2. Anne Charles; 9. 1. Anne Charles, 2. Jim Johnston; 11.1. Anne Charles, 2. Barbara Scanes; 12. 1. Maryanne Garard, 2. Anne Charles; 14. 1. Anne Charles; 16. 1. Anne Charles, 2. High Rose; 17. 1. Anne C h a r l e s , 2 . A n n e Charles;

25. 1. Debra Graham; 27. 1. Lydia Batten; 30. 1. Anne Charles; 31. 1. Maryanne Garard, 2. Jim Johnston; 32. 1. Barbara Scanes, 2. High Rose; 34. 1. Lydia Batten, 2. Anne Charles; 35. 1. & 2. High Rose; 37. 1. & 2. Maryanne Garard; 38. 1. Barbara Scanes, 2. Maryanne Garard; 39. 1. Maryanne Garard, 2. Jim Johnston; 40. 1. High Rose, 2. Maryanne Garard; 41. 1. Anne Charles; 42. 1. M Power, 2.Jeanette Tahana 43. 1. Kelsey McDonald, 2. Mary Power; 44. 1. Kelsey McDonald P r i m a r y Classes

57. 1. May Walker, 2. Kaitlynn Pond; Most Succesful Exhibitor – May Walker; Most Succesful Exhibitor Overall School Age Children – May Walker.

Arts and Crafts Open 1. 1. Emily Graham, 2. Emma Rolfe; 3. 1. & 2. Marty Richards; 4. 1. Emma Rolfe; 5. 1. Emily Glover 7. 1. & 2. Maureen Stone; 8. 1. Marty Richards, 2. Emily Glover 13. 1. & 2. Maureen Stone; 15. 1. Emily Glover Best Exhibit in Class 1 – Emily Graham; Best Exhibit (Classes other than 1, 12 & 15) – Marty Richards; High School Section 18. 1. Amos Walker, 2. Lauren Swain; 19. 1. Eliza Walker, 2. Daniel Swain; 20. 1. Jerod Blyton; 22. 1. Ellen Sewell, 2. Daniel Swain; Special Prize Class 17-24 – Walker Family Primary Section 25. 1. & 2. Ivana Groves; 26. 1. Sally Hooper, 2. Harrison Jones; 27. 1. James Groves, 2. Joshua and Ivana Groves; 29. 1. & 2. Brianna Rankin; 30. 1. Callum Sewell, 2. Maeve Peel; 31. 1. Mae Walker; 32. 1. Joshua Groves, 2. Ivana Groves; 33. M Cottle, 2. Maeve Peel Special Prize Class 2325 – James Groves; Most Successful Exhibitor Over All School Sections – James Groves.

Needlework Open 3. 1. Elizabeth Graham; 5. 1. & 2. Michelle Johnston; 10. 1. & 2. Lydia Batten; 11. 1. Joan O’Reilly, 2. Rae Johnston; 12. 1. Helen Easdown; 13. 1. Christine Bromfield; 14. 1. Joan O’Reilly, 2. Rae Johnston 15. 1. Rae Johnston; 18. 1. Elizabeth Graham; 19. 1. Christine Bromfield, 2. Diane Schnebli; Best Exhibit Section A – Joan O’Reilly; Champion of Section – Peggy Everett; Most Successful Exhibitor – Debra Graham; 22. 1. Peggy Everett; 23. 1. Emily Glover; 24. 1. Emily Glover; 25. 1. & 2. Debra Graham; 26. 1, 2 & 3. Debra Graham; 27. 1. Christine Holloway, 2. Emily Glover; 28. 1. Debra Graham, 2. Gay Denney; 29. 1. & 2. Debra Graham; 30. 1. Debra Graham; 31. 1. Peggy Everett; 32. 1. & 2. Debra Graham Best Article in Wool Classes 21-30 – Peggy Everett $20 C.W.A.; Best Exhibit in Spinning Class – Debra Graham $5 C.W.A. Under 12 Years 46. 1. Emily Blyton.

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Dog Training Classes for all ages. Puppy Classes Junior Classes Advanced and Agility Classes Behavioural Consultations Socialisation Group

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Insurance

Tyres

Funeral Services

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FOR ALL YOUR TYRE NEEDS CONTACT JUST TYRES ON 6452 1411

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News

Wednesday February 16, 2011

Inaugural Show shear success Nimmitabel Show’s inaugural Show Shear held on February 5 attracted 27 entries and entertained patrons throughout the day. Organiser Bev Alcock said she was very pleased with the success of the event and thanked all the volunteers and sposnors who had made the event happen. There were four grades in the competition, sponsored by Elders, stockowners, Jemalong Wool and Gordon Litchfield Wool. The learners class was won by Dean Miners, with Ted Green 2nd, Kris McKeanie 3rd and Ricky

Brazlitas 4th. Intermediate was won by Pat O’Ryan, followed by Hubert Green, Scott Moreing, Todd Cameron, Ian Lenon and Burt Thompson. The seniors was also won by Pat O’Ryan, followed by Scott Moreing, Jimmy Coates, Scott Whyman, Blake Thompsn, and Burt Thompson. The open section was won my Mick Brownlie, followed by Luke Kimber, Terry Byrnes, Brett Constance, Gary Brownlie and Mark Constance.

Tell them how good a job you can do! Realestate

Performance Horses

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

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horses for sale Phone 02 64524445 Mobile 0412 957596 Snake Repeller

Tree Services

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S A PUBLIC NOTICES 3

POSITIONS VACANT

2011 Census Area Supervisors required in your area now

Public Notice

Jindabyne Dam Spillway Project The final phase in the Jindabyne Dam upgrade project will commence next week with the construction of a new $10million spillway. Works will include construction of a new concrete apron and training walls to connect the existing spillway to the new plunge pool. MacMahon Pty Ltd have been awarded the works contract and it is estimated that 100+ staff will be involved with the project providing a significant boost to the Jindabyne and regional economy.

Help shed some light on Census night. The 2011 Census of Population and Housing is on 9 August 2011, and to help count the nation the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is looking for more than 3,500 community-minded people to ďŹ ll Area Supervisor positions. These positions are part-time, home based and with flexible working hours. Full on-the-job training is provided. You need to be a great communicator, well organised and have experience in administration. Area Supervisor positions are temporary, with work expected to commence in April and finish in October 2011. All applicants must agree to undergo a security check, have access to a motor vehicle, an internet connection and a secure storage area. Census jobs give local people the opportunity to ensure that their community is counted in the 2011 Census. Accurate Census counts allow for better planning of community infrastructure, business, education and service needs.

Construction of the new spillway is expected to be completed by September 2011. Site Rehabilitation works and landscaping will be undertaken in spring and is planned to be finished by December 2011. The community is advised that there will be some increase in heavy truck and machinery movement in and around the area during construction with only occasional, short delays expected on Kosciuszko Road. There will be no delays expected during peak times in the winter ski season. If the community has any questions regarding this project you can contact the Jindabyne Dam Project Community Feedback line on (02) 6453 2461. Environmental flows from Lake Jindabyne into the Snowy River are not expected to be affected. For further information on Snowy River environmental flows and dates of increased flows in 2011, contact the NSW Office of Water on 1800 353 104

So if you think you have what it takes to make a real difference apply now at www.abs.gov.au/recruitment or call 1800 420 182

Michael Thornton Project Manager Jindabyne Spillway Project

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Southern Cross Community Housing Ltd has a vacancy for HOUSING TENANCY OFFICER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MONARO OFFICE This position involves tenancy management duties for the Cooma Office which includes applicant interviews, assessment of applications, property inspections, assistance with rental arrears, liaising with local real estate agents, and general tenancy management and administration duties. The successful applicant will have a strong background in tenancy management and previous experience in relating to people from diverse backgrounds and disadvantaged client groups. The position is for 28 hours per week. Remuneration is $29.20 per hour plus the ability to salary sacrifice. For more information, please contact Ruth Standbury at the Cooma office on 02 64521298 or email info@scch.org.au for an information package. Applications should be sent to PO Box 206 Cooma NSw 2630 and close 25th February 2011.

CASUAL BAR STAFF

Day, night and weekend shifts Must have RSA & RCG Experience preferred

Contact Peter 0407 222 739

COACHES AND PLAYERS WANTED Coaches and Players are needed to become part of the Cooma Red Devils Rugby Union senior teams. Cooma competes in the First Division of the ACT Competition. Come join the Club and experience country rugby at its best. Ph 0414 607 527 email: admin@monbeef.com.au coomareddevils.rugbynet.com.au 11-01652/1697773/1

Professional Wealth Management Client Service Officer - Hillross Hillross is one of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier wealth management firms. One of our key strengths lies in our people and the financial planning and wealth management sector. As the Client Service Officer your prime role is to assist the Financial Adviser and your colleagues with the client services and administrative requirements of a successful local practice in Cooma. You will have a desire to undertake further eduction relevant to the Financial Planning Industry which may include obtaining RG146 status and/or continuing to build on your current qualifications. You must possess: Âˇ High levels of integrity and empathy with the local demographic Âˇ Excellent organisational and communication skills Âˇ Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Âˇ Previous experience with CRM system (desirable) Âˇ Ability to self direct work & work autonomously, as well as contribute in a small team environment Âˇ Good analytical skills Âˇ A genuine desire to work in the Financial Planning Industry A competitive remuneration package will be offered commensurate with experience. Written applications with referees should be sent to: P.O Box 15, Cooma NSW 2630 E: simon.white@hillross.com.au P: 6455 1000 F: 6452 5542

SNOWY MOUNTAINS PARKINSONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP Do you have Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Disease or are you a Carer? Our group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Werri-Nina Centre, Sharp St Cooma, at 2pm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our aim is to provide support and camaraderie to sufferers & their families with the goal to make their life better in some wayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Join us for a friendly get-together! Next meeting 16th February 2011.

Berridale Community Music Afternoon Berridale CWA Hall, every 2nd Friday of each month commencing on 11th March at 1:30pm cost $2. Everybody Welcome.

Louise 0410 196 201 Âˇ Kaye 6452 1782 Âˇ Beaty 6452 1470

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

FOR RENT

New duplex half, 2 bedrooms, ensuite, douple garage, modern design, $ 320 per week for any information please call 0412 614 866.

S A WANTED

TENDER

COOMA PLAYER WANTED

2011 Womens Hockey season for early April, played in Bega on Saturdays. SNOWY RIVER SHIRE COUNCIL TENDER FOR WATER MAINS REHABILITATION IN BERRIDALE AND DALGETY CONTRACT 004/2011

Tenders are invited and will be received up until 4:00 pm, Thursday 10 March 2011 from suitably qualified and experienced contractors, capable of undertaking; 2,670 lineal meters of water mains rehabilitation in the towns of Berridale and Dalgety, including main replacement/pipe bursting and minor augmentation. This is a design and construct contract, based on information provided by Council and Contractor’s reasonable understanding of the site. A non-compulsory site visit will be held on 23 February 2011 from 10am at the Shire River Shire Council, 2 Myack St Berridale. Contractors must be familiar with the site.

POSTIONS VACANT

FERRY DRIVER Hertz Cooma requires two Ferry drivers on an as needs basis. Must have current drivers licence and live within 2kms of Cooma. Would suit fit retired person comfortable with both country and city driving, and catching public transport.

Please call Paul 0429 434 670

A copy of the tender documents and enquiries may be received from CSD Engineering during office hours in person, or by telephoning (02) 6452 5678, or emailing lawrie@csdengineering.com.au Tenders are to be submitted to: Tender Box Contract 004/2011 Snowy River Shire Council 2 Myack St, Berridale NSW 2628 The lowest or any tender, not necessarily accepted. JOSEPH VESCIO GENERAL MANAGER

2 Myack Street BERRIDALE NSW 2628

CROSSWORD Cryptic Clues

If interested contact Megan on 0450 409 369

WORK WANTED

· Cooma area · Gyprock plastering work · Other building work considered. (AH) 6452 6988 (Mob) 0412 360 505

FUNERAL NOTICE

WAITES, Lois Mary Rosser

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 12th 2011 at Canberra Hospital, formally of Lucan St, Nimmitabel, aged 65 years. Beloved Mother of Natalie, Sister to Margaret, Barbara and Wendy, Sadly missed by all her family and Friends amd “Archie”. The relatives and friends of the late LOIS MARY ROSSER WAITERS are invited to attend her funeral service to be held by the graveside in the Nimmitabel Cemetary on Thursday Februay 17th 2011 at 2.00pm.

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ACROSS 1. Made young set foot in send off (7) 5. Pig's home will rightly gain a hellish name (7) 10. Court official to mistreat attempted seizure of silver (10) 11. Pledge taken by Filipino athletes (4) 12. Wager shaft to shaft (6) 13. Insisted on order! (8) 14. Coach reverses prohibition over a biblical city, on its outskirts at least (8) 16. Spreading lies about Egyptian god and Egyptian neighbour (6) 18. Curse Robin and all good-hearted characters (6) 20. Payment keeps Olympian performing (8) 22. Dates could be the produce laden into vehicle (8) 24. Dresses up all proper - outside of one's pants! (6) 25. Veg out with some bread (4) 26. Had a close look, then left the premises (7,3) 27. Athlete suffered angst when covering my back (7) 28. Hitched with a secret admirer (7)

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2. Level off gold dish, or vice versa (7) 3. Quickly turn into an informal collection (4,5) 4. Competitor excels, nearly on the first attempt (5) 6. Monotonous routine of the cash register is broken by armed criminal (9) 7. Big rear end in that dress (5) 8. Vicious satire on West End entertainer (7) 9. Essential ingredient to wrap up and leave, but not in that order (4,3,6) 15. Blessing the waterfront and the backblocks (9) 17. Rear denim disguised the rump (9) 19. To roar out over a yard is public speaking (7) 21. Coop up air from this planet (7) 23. Charming fellow involved in line dancing (5) 24. Reportedly get ready to kiss, is that proper? (5)

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Quick Clues 1. Gut (7) 5. Medical treatment (7) 10. Writer of another's life story (10) 11. Pre-arranged combat between two people (4) 12. Make indebted; constrain (6) 13. Memory aid (8) 14. Volcano that destroyed Pompeii (8) 16. Referee (6) 18. Affectionate touch (6) 20. Pine away (8) 22. Strong man of Greek myth (8) 24. Irish accent (6) 25. Farm building (4) 26. Constituency (10) 27. Souvenir (7) 28. Indian pickle (7)

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2. Sewer's finger protector (7) 3. Size (9) 4. Long-necked wading bird (5) 6. Comic character, in diamond-pattern costume (9) 7. Cowboy competition (5) 8. State leader (7) 9. Parisian boulevarde, leading from the Arc de Triomphe (6,7) 15. Bankrupt (9) 17. Tycoon (9) 19. Standard, par (7) 21. Sink a ship by letting in water (7) 23. Outrigger (5) 24. Group to be processed together (5)

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Pictured from left; Craig Schofield, ‘Chippy’ Boller, Cooma Ex-Services Club Managing Director Kade Morrell, Mark Kaufline and Steve Russell. The Cooma United Stallions Rugby League has recently appointed three local coaches for the 2011 season. After being on the committee for a number of years, Craig Schofield is the president of the club for the first time this year. Craig has been involved in the club as a player, committee member and coach from 1978-1994 and after supporting the junior league for thirteen years, returned to the Stallions in 2007. “It’s great to see local identities take on these roles. All three coaches have a strong history with the club and it is great to see locals give back to the club and community,” Mr Schofield said. Steve Russell – ‘Russo’ has been appointed first grade captain coach this year. Steve has a proven track record with the stallions having taken the club to four grand finals and two premierships. He has an abundance of coaching experience, previously coaching junior teams for five years and first grade for another three. ‘Russo’ has been playing league since he was five years old and although he has enjoyed every minute, Steve said he will throw in the towel at the end of this season.

“It’s a great club with good people. I’ve played in other clubs before and they just don’t compare with it,” Steve said. Reserve grade captain coach for this year, Mark Kaufline – ‘Boxer’, is a former junior league player and is keen to take up his first year coaching with the reserve boys. “It’s really enjoyable to be part of the club and it gives me something else other than work to think about, “ said ‘Boxer’. Graeme ‘Chippy’ Boller will be coaching the under 18s team for 2011. ‘Chippy’ has been involved in the club for a number of years as a player, committee member and coach, taking the reserve grade team to a premiership in 2009. Once again, Cooma Ex-Services Club will be the major sponsor for the year. The club has been sponsoring rugby league in Cooma for over 20 years. Training commences this Tuesday February 15 with a meeting at 6pm at the Cooma showground. The annual jumper sponsor draw night will be held on Saturday March 12 at 7:00pm at the Cooma Ex-Services Club.

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Wednesday February 16, 2011

Cooma Swimming Club time trials Cooma Ladies Golf Dorothy Bilbow enjoyed a pleasing game to win the fifth round of the Midge Theron Trophy last Wednesday. She ended up with 20 points. Joan Bracher, whose irons were running hot, was the runnerup with 19 points. Balls were won by Aileen Smith, Marilynne Weston and Val Leitch, all on 17 points, Clare Nowland and Dulcie Thistleton, both on 16 points. Dulcie also had Nearest The Pin. The Ex-Services Snowy Mountains AM tournament didn’t attract many of the ladies but those who did play had a great day. Congratulations to all those organisers/workers who put in a tremendous effort to have such a successful tournament! The winner was Marion Burke with 29 points and the runner-up was Gaye Wilson, 27 points. Lyn Last had the longest drive, Marion Burke Nearest The Pin on the 11th and Gaye Wilson Nearest The Pin on the 17th. Although the temperature and weather were delightful, the fairways and greens in the best condition we

Some of the Cooma competitors, ready to race last Saturday.

The club welcomes new members Lachlan Marks and Lucy Thornton. Results week 2. Breastroke 25m most improved Belle Adams and Jasmin Statham. 50m most improved Sophie Janato and Matt Hopkin. 100m most improved Tim Bottom, Zac Saddler, Josh Alford and Jarrod Sopniewski. Progress B to A Darcy Clayton and Nikki Harmer. Butterfly 25m most improved Sophie Janato. 50m most improved Molly Janato and Molly Adams. 100m most improved Jacob McLean Guion. Freestyle 25m most improved Braith Fitzgerald. 50m most improved Sam Larritt and Will Saddler. 100m most improved Tim Bottom, Daniel Steinke and Daniel Hopkin. Progress B to A Nikki Harmer, Cooma-Jindabyne Snowy Mountains Carnival Cooma swimmers performed strongly in the Carnival held at the weekend. Josh Alford collected 8 gold whilst swimming in the

mainstream races and the multiclass races for swimmers with a disability. Other medals went to Jack Kleven 2 gold, Brenna Clayton 3 gold 1 bronze, Noah Saddler 3 gold 1 silver, Sophie Janato 2 bronze, Ryan Harmer 1 gold 1 silver, Shelly Kleven 1 bronze, Ella Davis 1 bronze, Ireland Ward 1 silver, Matt Hopkin 1 bronze, Broc Allen 1 bronze, Will Saddler 1 gold 2 silver, Maddison Ward 1 gold 1 silver, Nikki Harmer 1 gold 2 silver 1 bronze, Molly Janato 1 bronze, Blake Rixon 1 gold 1 silver 4 bronze, Zac Saddler 4 gold 1 silver, Liam Allen 3 gold 4 silver 1 bronze, Darcy Clayton 1 gold 3 bronze, Ben Trotter 1 gold 1 bronze, Daniel Hopkins 1 silver, Megan Trotter 1 gold 6 silver, Jacob McLean Guion 1 gold 3 silver, Jarrod Sopniewski 1 gold 1 silver 1 bronze, Cory Byrne 1gold 1silver, Brooke Ardle 1 bronze, Jack Clayton 1 bronze. Emma Hopkin, Livinia Evans Jasmin Statham, Lachlan Marks, Deuchar Allen and Samantha Trotter also swam well for the Club.

Monaro district cricket Colts v Dodds The Colts won the toss and elected to bat and were slow to get started with good, tight opening bowling by Jay Greenwood and Jason Fomiatti. By drinks, the colts were 1 for 37 with dropped catches costing Dodds dearly. After drinks, steady wickets fell with the pick of their bowlers being Jason Fomiatti with 4 for 21. Colts made a respectable 139 with the long grass in the outfield, costing them scoring more runs. The top scorer for the Colts was K Ryan with 27 runs and backed up well by J Locker with 23. Dodds went into bat and it started poorly but then a solid partnership helped by Damien Asanovski 28 and a few batsmen chipping in, they lost steady wickets and were all out for 93. The best of the Colts bowlers were M Clarke with 3 for 15 and C Hillman with 3 for 14. Colts won Saturday’s match by 46 runs. Berridale v Aussie Berridale won the toss and elected to bat first on a very damp and slow field. An absolute screamer of a catch from Nathan Smith saw the early departure of run machine Andrew O’Keeffe for 1. Redmond (14) joined Hearn (32) and had the scoreboard ticking along at just under 4 an over.

With the score on 3-70 at drinks, Berridale had laid the platform to make a late over charge at posting a good scene. With Troy Saddler (0-13) bowling a very tight line runs were at a premium and with the help of some wonderful catching, Berridale could only manage 136, Freebody scored Berridale with a gritty 33. Matty Salvestro finished with the best figures of 2-27 with the wickets being shared amongst all remaining bowlers. 136 was always going to be tough to defend against an Aussie side full of class batsmen. The young Berridale bowlers did well early, tying up the Aussie bats and Josh Mugridge (2/24) picking up 2 wickets, leaving the Aussie team in a little trouble. Nick Moon (66) made a decision that attack was the best form of the equation by hitting four massive sixes. Monaro’s premier sportsman Sam Williams (51*) played the unusual role of support batsman as the pair piled on the runs putting on 96 before Moon was dismissed off the bowling of Matt Bruce (1/39). With the win in sight, Williams and Saddler (9*) hit the runs in boundaries. The Aussie team got the win in only the 28th over, winning by 7 wickets. 3 points (MOTM) – N Moon, 2 points – S Williams and 1 point – T Saddler.

have ever seen, the ladies found the conditions very heavy. We are unaccustomed to so much rain and moisture in the atmosphere! Our visitors also commented on the wonderful greens. Thanks, Ben! On Sunday,13th, a large group participated in a nine hole stableford. Janet Johnston was the winner with 17 points. Janet’s fairway play was pleasing and her chipping was solid. The runnerup was Clare Nowland with 15 points. Balls were won by Alice Duczynski, 14 points, Aileen Smith, 13 points, and Val Leitch, 12 points on a countback. Alice also had Nearest the Pin on the fourth. A smaller group played in an 18 hole stableford. Lorraine McGregor was the winner with 34 points. Balls were won by Marion Burke, 32 points and Dorothy Bilbow, 27 points on a countback. Coming up: Wed, 16th – sixth Round Midge Theron Trophy; Sat, 19th – Short Course Championship. See you on the course!

New Bocce committee The Annual General Meeting of the Cooma Bocce Sporting Club Inc. was held on Sunday afternoon, February 6 and was extremely well attended with quite a few members travelling from Queanbeyan and Canberra to support their club. John Field, nicknamed Giovanni Campo by the Italian community, very kindly performed his annual task of chairing the meeting. All positions on the committee were filled easily, with office bearers elected as follows: President – David Pevere who stepped up after two years as Vice President. Vice President – Romeo Forato. Secretary – Eileen Pevere for the third year running. Treasurer – Sharon Hickox. Barman – Michael Schenker was re-elected. Games Organiser – Beppe Tonini was also re-elected. Social Secretary (Caterer) – Giovanna Pevere - who was a very

popular nominee Ideas put forward by members, under the meeting’s General Business section, were taken into consideration but one idea in particular was very popular with all the ladies present and that was that a monthly Tombola (Bingo) afternoon be held. Members will be advised when this is to commence. This being the Bocce Club’s 25th year of continuous operation will see several open days and other celebrations held during the year. A special “Cooma Cup” bocce competition will be held on the second weekend of November with a ball (formal dinner-dance) being held on the Saturday evening of that weekend. This will attract attendees from many different states of Australia, as well as interested local people who enjoy good food and music, who will be invited to celebrate this important milestone for the popular local club.

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Wednesday February 16, 2011

Dave Freebody won the Ray Freebody buckle for the Saddle Bronc Ride. The buckle is awarded in memory of Dave’s father.

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Wednesday February 16, 2011

SERAS local athletes

Champions retain titles

Pictured right, are the 2011 athletes from Snowy River on scholarship with SERAS in 2011, from left: Henri Maxwell (Adaminaby); Nicholas Greentree (Berridale); Hamish Roberts (Thredbo); Liam Burton (Jindabyne); and Tegan Molloy (Jindabyne). Absent: Siobhan Jones (Jindabyne) and Zac Kelly (Perisher Valley).

Defending champions won two of the three titles in the Monaro District Bowling Association’s singles championships played over the weekend at Adaminaby. Jindabyne’s Chris Demczuk won the main event – the State singles – to once again be the district champion. Terry Croker from Cooma won the senior title – his third in a row – while Cooma’s Mel Storta continued his great year by taking out the President’s Reserve event. All three divisions of the championship featured some very close matches but the three winners were convincing in taking their titles. Demczuk played Cooma’s Paul Cannell in the final of the main event. While Cannell competed gamely he found the defending champion just too good on the day. The two battled hard for a long time with Demczuk pulling away at the end to win 31 – 20. The championships started on Saturday morning. In the first round Jindabyne’s David Turner accounted for Adaminaby’s Graham Clarke by 31 – 19 while John Schoon (Cooma) had to fight all the way to get the better of Dave Pastro (Adaminaby) by 31 25. Adaminaby’s Dean Pinner had a good 31 - 25 win over Cooma’s Giulio D’Amico. In the quarter finals on Saturday afternoon Demczuk defeated Schoon 31 - 18; Cannell downed Matt Brown (Jindabyne) 31 - 30 in a real nail biter; Turner just managed to outlast Peter Schroeder (Adaminaby) by 31 – 27 and Pinner defeated his second Cooma player of the day when he beat Jim Fletcher 31 – 22. In the semi finals played on Sunday morning Cannell had a great battle with Turner before running out the winner by 31 – 26. Demczuk warmed up for the final with a very convincing 31 – 10 win over Pinner. Cooma players dominated both the President’s Reserve and Senior singles with the club providing all eight of the semi finalists. Mel Storta continued his very successful season picking up his third district title when he defeated Cobber Seears in the President’s Reserve event. Seears had been the surprise package of the championship recording two very good wins but found Storta just too hot to handle in the final. In round one matches of this event Peter Caldwell (Cooma) defeated Matt Griffiths (Jindabyne) 31 – 8;

Pictured left, athletes from Cooma-Monaro on scholarship with SERAS in 2011, from left: Andrew Crimmins (Bredbo); Kristen Whiting (Cooma); and Thomas Crimmins (Bredbo).

Snowy Mountains district womens bowls What a great day we had at Nimmitabel on Thursday, good weather, good friends and wonderful bowls. It was the final of the district triples. played between the Adaminaby team of Glenda Dahl, Ayleen Madden and Lyn McMahon, and the Cooma team of Daphne Fraser, Maureen D’Amico and Una Roberson. It was evident from the start that it was going to be a game worthy of a final. Although the result went to the Adaminaby team, Cooma were not disgraced as they played extremely well. As so often happens, the score was not really indicative of the play. Congratulations to Adaminaby. They now go on to play the final of the Group at Cooma on Monday February 28 and The Adaminaby and Cooma teams which contested the Tuesday March 1, the winner of this district women’s triples final last Thursday. three way play off will go to the state final in September. The other teams are Also, the district pairs will commence at from Far South Coast and Bega Imlay. We urge you Adaminaby on Wednesday March 2, the draw is not to go and support our local team in this big game. For the first time for many years, our district has yet available. Following on from the triples, what a feast of great entered the Pennants competition. Cooma and Adaminaby have each entered two sides. Play will bowls is ahead of us. It is to be hoped that we do commence on Tuesday 15th at Cooma, morning tea not get another spell of the very hot weather. at 9am and play to commence at 9 30.

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Scott Jackson (Nimmitabel) just pipped Sergio Roncelli (Cooma) 31 – 30; Storta defeated Jindabyne’s Vic Weston 31 – 21; Mark Buckley (Cooma) defeated Mario Frezza (Cooma) 31 – 13 and Peter Marsicano (Cooma) downed Kim Weston (Cooma) 31 – 12. In the quarter finals Storta defeated Jackson 31 – 3; Marsicano had to fight all the way to get the better of Jindabyne’s Tony Butler 31 – 30 and Seears showed his form with a 31 – 26 win over Buckley. Caldwell won on a forfeit. Both semi finals were very close battles. Storta played the big bowls at the right time to edge out Caldwell 31 – 28 and Seears recorded a 31 – 26 win over Marsicano. There was only one first round match in the senior event. Ignazio Mondello (Cooma) survived a tight match with Jindabyne’s David Hall winning 31 – 30. He then defeated another Jindabyne bowler in his quarter final downing Laurie Whitehead 31 – 28. Neil McGregor (Cooma) had a big win over the out of sorts Don Jarvis (Cooma) and Jack Sajina (Cooma) had the closest of victories over Nimmitabel’s Eric Corby, 31 - 30. Croker had a forfeit. In the all Cooma semi finals Croker was too good for Sajina winning 31 – 11 and McGregor accounted for Mondello by 31 – 20. In the final, Croker retained his title with a convincing 31 – 17 win over McGregor. All of the district individual championships for 2011 have now been completed. The team events – the 2011 Pennant and the Monaro Shield – will commence on Sunday February 27. This weekend the quarter finals will be played in the Cooma Bowling Club’s major pairs. On Saturday the final round two game will be played between Kim Weston and Peter Caldwell and Tony Brooks and Colin Roberson. Also on Saturday Don Jarvis and Paul Cannell will take on Chris Wallace and Artur Baumhammer. Three quarter finals will be played on Sunday. Giulio D’Amico and Geoff Venables play the winners of the Caldwell/Roberson match. Waynne Lodge and Mel Storta are against Sergio Roncelli and Jack Sajina and Cobber Seears and Mark Buckley play Stumpy Wallis and Ross Russell.

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

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Wednesday February 16, 2011

50th anniversary celebrations What a weekend of golf By Garry Atkinson

Bowlers from around the region gathered at Adaminaby last Wednesday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Adaminaby Women’s Bowling Club. Celebration was in the air at Adaminaby Bowling Club last Wednesday February 9 as the Women’s Bowling Club celebrated their 50th Anniversary. More than 60 members and guests attended the day, which included morning tea, a fun game of bowls, lunch and speeches in the afternoon. The Adaminaby Bowling Club held their first meeting in the CWA rooms on June 4 1960. The club was affiliated on February 28, 1961 and had its opening day on February 20 1962. At that time, the Women’s Bowling Club belonged to the Federal District and later became part of the Snowy Mountains District which was formed in 1978. The club has grown from a mere 12 members at the time of the 25th Anniversary to 32 members

today following a revival back in 2003. With an abundance of members, the Women’s Bowling Club started playing in all events again, including their Club Championships. They have had many successes over the recent years where they have competed at zone, district and state level in fours, triples, pairs and singles, as well as two members competing at the champion of champions at Oaks Flats. In recent times, the Women’s club has combined with the Men’s club and the (Mother Club) Adaminaby Bowling and Sports Club. The club is progressing very well and much thanks goes out to all members and sponsors both past and present. Congratulations Adaminaby Women’s Bowling Club!

Coolamatong golf news The final round of the Summer Cup was played on Sunday. For the ladies, it was a tied score for the winners. Jan O’Halloran and Mary Obermaier came in winners, one shot ahead of Christine Hornig. Sunday’s stroke round winner was Jan O’Halloran and runners up were Carolyn Major, Betty Thompson, Mary Obermaier and Christine Hornig. Nearest the pin, third shot on the ninth was Viginnia Logan and 2nd shot on the 17th was Jenny Roberts. Wednesday’s Stableford winner was Mary Obermaier and runners up were Carolyn O’Byrne and Betty Thompson. Nearest the pin on the 8th was Jan O’Halloran.

For the men’s summer cup, Hans Kunz won the title. Sundays stroke went to Walter Amman 71. Ball winners were Mick Roberts 75, Ross Thompson 75, and Brian O’Halloran 76. Nearest the pin on the sixth was Ron Duncan. Wednesday’s Stableford winner was Chris Bevan 41, Walter Amman 37, Ross Thompson and Bob Key both 35. Nearest the pin on the 6th was Chris Bevan. The 2011 competition starts on Sunday for both men and ladies. Wednesday is 9 holes opening day for the ladies with lunch after golf. Coming up on Sunday Feb 27 is the fun day Par 3. All players welcome - ladies, men and juniors. Nonhandicap players are very welcome.

With the Cooma Golf Course in immaculate condition, Saturday February 12 saw the Cooma ExServices Club Snowy Mountains Amateur Championships played and with tough pin placements, overcast conditions and the course playing very long the day turned out to be a thriller. Great golf by Vincent Ashcroft from Yowani Country Club with rounds of 75 and 72 saw him become the Snowy Mountains Amateur Champion for 2011 from David Crawford (Cooma) and Don Jordan (Yowani) both on 148 one stroke behind. Col Langdon on 42 points played very well to win a weekend at Peppers Manor House for his “best on the day” score and the teams event was taken out by Nick Massari, Phil Patricks, Sam Patricks and Sean Crilley. Each player won $70 prize money for their skill in handling the difficult conditions. Second in the teams event was Jim Darley, Rob Brown, Roy Hankinson and Andrew Jeffrey on 90 points. In the Junior division Sam Patricks with 36 points finished one stroke ahead of Stuart Tahana on 35. In the ladies section Marion Burke with 29 points finished too strong for Gaye Wilson on 27 points. A full breakdown of all results is at the end of this report. On Sunday the 13th, 10 players backed up after the events on Saturday with John Onur winning on 39 points. Ball winners went down to 33 points. Nearest the pins went to Bob Ashcroft on the 9th and John Onur on the 17th. Last Wednesday February 9, saw Rob Hain take out the top prize with a wonderful 45 stableford points from Tony Monday on 43 and Campbell Child on 40. Ball comp. winners went down to 35 points. Nearest the pin on the ninth with a wonderful h shot was by Simon Allen and on the 17th by the ever competitive Richard Hanna. Now for the big news - next weekend sees the Retravision Cooma Snowy Mountains Short

Course Championship on Saturday. This event is one of the highlights of the golfing calendar and with prizes a plenty promises to be a great day – don’t miss out on this one golfers. Saturdays results in Detail - Elite Prize Winners Morning round; 1st Don Jordon, 2nd David Crawford, 3rd Steve Wyatt. Afternoon round; 1st Vincent Ashcroft, 2nd David Crawford and 3rd Don Jordan. 36 hole results; 1st Vincent Ashcroft 147, David Crawford 148 with Don Jordan 148, Nick Taylor 155 and Steve Wyatt 156. Championship Winners and Results Peppers Manor House ‘best on course’ score 1st Col Langdon 42 points. The Mitre 10 team winners; 1st Nick Massari, Phil Patricks, Sam Patricks and Sean Crilley with 91 points and $70 per player. 2nd Jim Darley, Rob Brown, Roy Hankinson and Andrew Jeffrey with 90 points and $40 per player. Menswear and Birdsnest Juniors; 1st Sam Patricks 36 points and $70, Stuart Tahana 35 points and $40. Menswear and Birdsnest Ladies; 1st Marion Burke 29 points and $70, 2nd Gaye Wilson 27 points and $40. Non handicap winner was Mick Venables 34 points. Mens Grade results sponsored by Snowy Camping World were - A grade; 1st Ben Langdon 39 points $70, 2nd David Freimanis $40. B grade; Anaru Tahana 39 points $70, 2nd Tim Bedingfield 36 points $40. C grade; 1st Steve Edgenton $70, 2nd Shane McCallum $40. Longest Drives sponsored by Bottle Melville Hill Wine were - Men; A grade Malcolm Barnes, B grade Stuart Tahana and C grade Graham Kimble with elite David Crawford. Ladies Longest Drive - Lyn Last Nearest the Pins sponsored by Bottle Melville Hill Wine were - Men; On the 4th Vincent Ashcroft, 11th Norman Marshall, 9th Norm Marshall and the 17th Matthew Hanna, Ladies; 11th Marion Burke and the 17th Gaye Wilson.

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Locals Mitch Jones and Clint Riley placed first and second in the inaugural Cochran Horsetreks Poley Buckjump on Saturday. They are pictured with Peter Cochran and John Barilaro.

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Andrew Jeffries, putting on the third hole in Saturday’s Amateur championships at Cooma Golf Course. see story on page 38.

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A new event at this year’s Cooma rodeo was the poley buckjump, sponsored by Cochran Horsetreks. Pictured, Cooma’s Clint Riley rode in second place. Photo by JenSol Photography. www.jensol.net