Monaro Post - March 30, 2011

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Monaro hangs in the balance

The seat of Monaro was hanging in the balance when The Monaro Post went to press on this week. After Saturday’s state election, National Party candidate John Barilaro had about a 1500 vote lead with 2000 pre-poll votes still to be counted. While not conceding defeat, incumbent Country Labor Member Steve Whan, did not expect to hold onto power. See story page 3.

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Nats likely to take Monaro In what has been an historic victory for the Liberals/ Nationals Coalition in the NSW State Election, the seat of Monaro remained to be declared at the time The Monaro Post went to press on Monday night.

Nationals candidate John Barilaro held a significant lead over incumbent, Country Labor Member Steve Whan, with prepoll votes for Cooma still to be counted.

However, on a two candidate preferred vote at that time, Mr Barilaro had won 51.14 percent of the vote ahead of Mr Whan’s 48.9 percent.

The Nationals had experienced a 7.4 percent swing to them – not quite as large as in some electorates, where the swing was in double figures – but it was enough of a swing to see the seat claimed by the Coalition.

Mr Barilaro had good results in polling booths locally and made gains in the more populous areas in Queanbeyan.

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He said on Monday he was comfortable with the position he was in but was awaiting the declaration of the polls before making a formal statement.

Mr Whan said it was unlikely he would be reelected but stated that the Monaro saw one of the lowest swings in the state.

He said it was disappointing but thanked all who supported him.

Pre-poll counting was expected to be completed

by Monday night or Tuesday.

The first preference (check count) votes recorded for Monaro were: Whan (Country Labor) 13,201; Warburton (Independent) 785; Cockram (The Greens) 2446; Barilaro (National Party) 14,597; Graf (Christian Democrats) 426.

Pictured at the Cooma Public Polling Booth; John Boyd, Darius Outhred, Rodger Sands, Gordon Litchfield and Bronnie Taylor.

Nimmitabel Champion to make Royal appearance In recognition of her long-standing dedication to the Sydney Royal Easter Show, Nimmitabel teacher Beverley Alcock has been named a Show Champion for 2011.

Each year the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) selects a group of dedicated exhibitors, entertainers and participants from across regional NSW who embody the spirit and variety of the Sydney Royal competitions.

Miss Alcock has been attending the Show since she can remember, participating in a variety of events. This includes helping her parents John and Jenny exhibit their merinos, showing in the school steers competition and last year being a finalist in The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl competition.

She siad she was very excited to have been selcted to represent this region and was looking forward to the show.

The Show personifies community spirit

and Easter Show General Manager, Michael Collins, is encouraging the Nimmitabel community to get behind their Show Champion by getting down to the Sheep (Cox) Pavilion on April 14 and 15.

“For many years the Show has brought together country families who have a passion for regional Australia and to see what is happening over the boundary fence and to support their extended community,” Mr Collins said.

After great success in 2010, the Easter Show will hold its second Excellence in Agriculture Day to celebrate NSW and Australia’s agricultural past, present and future.

“Excellence in Agriculture Day is a celebration of regional Australia’s contribution to this nation’s prosperity through food and fibre as well as its unique character,” he said.

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Shave for a Cure – Charlie raises $3200 On Thursday March 17, young Charlie Allen, an inspiration to All the services are free. My fundraising also funds blood many, shaved off all his hair for charity as part of the world’s cancer research to find better treatments and cures.” greatest shave.

Charlie has raised $3200 in donations – more than six times His peers at his original target and a huge achievement Cooma North for anyone, let alone an 11-year-old boy.

Public School In conjunction with Charlie’s shave, cheered him on as students of Cooma North Public participated Michelle Russell in a crazy hair day in which they contributed from “Flair for Hair” a gold coin donation to his fund, totalling visited the school $370. to rid Charlie of his Charlie and his family would like to thank golden locks. everyone who has supported Charlie with Charlie was his fundraising including Cooma Darts moved by the Association from the Chris Conway Memorial number of sick Fund - $150, Cooma Swim Club - $50, children he Cooma Power Equipment - $20, encountered Pappas J Attorneys in Canberra, whilst in Canberra Vanessa Young - $500 and the Hospital last staff of Cooma North Public.

December when If you would like to he was recovering sponsor Charlie and help from Pneumonia. the Leukemia Foundation, “Some of the visit worldsgreatestshave. other kids are there com and go to sponsor, for a long time,” then Charlie Allen.

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“The money I raise is used by the Leukemia Foundation to fund services to support patients and families living with leukemia, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders.

Cooma Monaro students to learn from Waste Watchers visit The State’s leading face-to-face environmental education program, Waste Watchers, have been visiting schools around the Cooma-Monaro shire this week including Michelago, Bredbo, Numeralla, Nimmitabel, St Patrick’s Parish and Cooma North Public schools.

Waste Watchers is a Keep Australia Beautiful NSW initiative to teach students environmental management skills through interactive workshops.

The program was launched in 1996 and is expected to reach a milestone this year, when half a million children have participated.

Peter McLean, Chief Executive Officer of Keep Australia Beautiful NSW, said the workshops are an important component of Cooma Monaro Shire Council’s overall strategy to increase environmental awareness in local students.

“Keep Australia Beautiful NSW has a long-standing relationship with Cooma-Monaro Shire Council, which first hosted the program in 2006,” Mr McLean said.

“The council’s continued participation not only represents a responsible approach to environmental management but also a dedication to passing on their knowledge and passion by teaching children how to minimise their environmental footprint,” Mr McLean said.

“The workshops are developed specifically for children and include fun games, and quizzes that help kids learn about the

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“The children take these vital messages home which can help influence family’s perceptions concerning the environment as well as encouraging them to implement environmental solutions – such as investing in a water tank and recycling water- in the home.”

Schools in Cooma-Monaro will be taught the interactive Wide World of Waste module, which focuses on waste management actions such as learning how to reduce and sort waste, correct bin usage, landfill, recycling and composting. Today, Waste Watchers will visit Cooma North Public School. The school is already involved with recycling, veggie gardening, composting and worm farming.

Australia’s largest electricity generator, Macquarie Generation, is a long-time partner of the program and spokesperson Rob Cooper is thrilled to have the program in the area again this year.

“Waste Watchers is a fantastic program and a valuable educational opportunity for our schools and students,” Mr Cooper said. “Learning how to conserve water, look after our rivers and recycle our waste is vital, and the Waste Watchers program does this in an entertaining and memorable way.”

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Seniors’ week in Snowy River Shire Senior residents in the Snowy River Shire took the chance to catch up with friends at the morning tea and lunch at the Jindabyne Bowling and Sports Club on Wednesday, March 24.

Organised by the Shire Health and Community Services staff with the help from the Neighbourhood Centre in Jindabyne, a range of guest speakers entertained the gathering.

The High Country Fitness instructors, Manuela Berchtold and Emma Frost had the gathering toe tapping with some gentle exercises from the “Forever Active” classes whilst Country Women’s Association Jindabyne Branch President, Carole Morris gave examples from her life style on how to keep forever busy.

Another speaker was playwright, Mary Rachel Brown, who is seeking material about the migrant

population that moved here from all over Europe to work on the Snowy Scheme, for a short play on the Snowy Hydro-Electric Scheme. South East Art Region has commissioned her to write the play.

In particular Mary seeks to interview those that came here on a Displaced Persons Visa, If you would like to assist Mary in her search, please email her at mrbmaryrachel@gmail.com or phone 0411 115 279.

Following an outline of services including a home repair man, provided by the Health and Community staff, the 50 guests then enjoyed a hearty lunch subsidised by the Snowy River Shire in conjunction with the Jindabyne Bowling Club and restaurant.

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Aeropelican Business Development Manager, Fabrice Binet, said “Aeropelican is looking forward to service the high country for the second winter season. Our company is genuinely proud of being part of the dynamic NSW winter leisure industry.

“With 26 weekly flights from Sydney to the Snowy Mountains Aeropelican will endeavor to facilitate inbound visitation and contribute to a successful ski season”.

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Executive Director for Tourism Snowy Mountains, Gary Grant, said: “Aeropelican’s support to the NSW Snowy Mountains in 2010 was most welcome and it is great to see they are now adding to their schedules and helping to bring more people to the NSW resorts. Newcastle is a city full of snow lovers and giving them quicker access to the great ‘Snowy Mountain’ resorts will be most welcome I am sure, whilst keeping the services from Sydney that proved most popular last year.”

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Wednesday March 30, 2011

Locals join rally against carbon tax Some local residents were among the estimated 3000plus who attended the anti-carbon tax rally in Canberra last Wednesday.

They reported a very interesting day, with very strong feelings carrying the crowd’s agenda.

H o w e v e r, they did not

brunt of Labor’s carbon tax hit squarely in their hippockets.”

“That’s not a scare tactic, it’s the very purpose of the regressive carbon tax trigger… to make families think twice before they switch on the air conditioner in summer or turn the heater on in winter.”

“If the point of a carbon tax is to curb demand by making everyday goods and services more expensive and, thereby, force people to limit their use or go without, then promises to compensate families for those soaring costs simply make no sense and should be taken with a grain of salt.”

The rally saw community outrage vented at the Gillard Government’s pre-election ‘no carbon tax’ duplicity, with Mr Truss drawing attention to the Prime

Locals at last week’s rally, Mike, Liz and Ian Litchfield amngst the “extremists”.

consider themsleves the “extremists” the rally participants have been called by Prime Minster Gillard and Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Greg Combet.

They report the majority of those at the rally were just ordinary Australians who were unhapppy about the concept of having another tax imposed on them by a governement which has no mandate to do so.

The rally was addressed by members of the Opposition, including Tony Abbott and Leader of the Nationals Warren Truss.

Mr Truss told the rally “ordinary families will cop the Minister’s

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“The Prime Minister has been at great pains to justify her deceit by saying that only polluters will pay, but that’s not true. In the end, increased cost pressures faced by companies will inevitably be passed on to consumers.

“Either the Prime Minister knows this very well and is trying to score more ‘frequent liar points’ or she simply doesn’t understand the basic relationship between higher business input costs and consumer price hikes. Either way, she is less than convincing.

“With just a $26 per tonne carbon price, electricity bills will rise by $300, gas up by 10 percent, petrol up 6.5 cents per litre (plus GST), water and groceries will all be slugged. And that’s just the start.

“These, and other, basic considerations will weigh heavily on mums’ and dads’ minds should the Federal Government pursues this insidious tax.

“The government’s sales pitch is to slug you with one hand, then compensate you with the other. Australians know when they are being sold a lemon. That’s why people feel moved to turn out and protest today.

“The Prime Minister’s pledge to compensate families defies her own policy objectives and beggars belief.

“Higher costs imposed on Australian industry and farmers will simply make Australian industry less competitive and imports from countries that do not have a carbon tax cheaper. CO2 emissions will not fall, but Australian jobs will be exported to carbon tax-free economies”, Mr Truss said.

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Karaoke finalists in fine voice The Cooma ExServices Club karaoke finals were held on Friday night. Pictured left, the finalists await their turn. Inset: the winner was Mary Cooper.

The Bombala Rural Fire service attended a fatal motorcycle accident on the Cann Valley Road.

The accident occurred about 35km from Bombala late Saturday afternoon.

Ambulance The ambulance service was kept busy over the weekend with the Amcross motocross ride claiming a few victims.

On Saturday an 11-yearold male from Nowra received a concussion, he was taken to Cooma Hospital and later released.

A 12-year-old rider from Cooma suffered a broken arm and was

taken to Cooma Hospital and later transported to Canberra Hospital for further treatment.

On Sunday an 18-yearold Cooma male suffered a fractured femur. He was treated at the scene then transported by the Snowy Hydro Southcare helicopter to Canberra Hospital.

The St Johns Ambulance crew that worked at the races were busy all weekend attending patients and administering treatment and pain relief before NSW Ambulance could arrive, they did a wonderful job and it was appreciated by all.

Bombala hit by floods Last Tuesday March 22, Bombala was struck with a flash flood. A significant cloud burst early on Tuesday morning east of town caused much localised flooding.

No houses were evacuated with minimal damage to garages and several retail businesses. With the Bombala River at its peak, damage was caused to many roads and pathways due to overflow and build-up of debris in drains and under bridges.

The caravan park was forced to evacuate but is thankfully back in service with minimal damage.

Director of Regulatory Services, Grantley Ingram said, “It [the floods] indicates how prone our catchments are to flash floods”.

“The floods fortunately occurred in the middle of the day rather than at night,” commented Mr Ingram.

According to the Bombala automatic weather station, the town received 107mm of rain on Tuesday March 22, which is almost half the total amount of rain received all month!

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Sir William Hudson Memorial Centre once again held its annual fete last Sunday March 27.

There were many stalls set up including produce and plants, a cakes stall, white elephant and books and crafts.

The auctions were well patronised with a large crowd present throughout their whole running. Various donated products from local businesses were auctioned as well as wines and one of Bruce Bashford’s working dog puppies.

The Lions Club generously provided a barbecue for the day.

The money raised will assist the Nursing Home in expanding their high care space to create a more spacious and comfortable area for residents. Overall figures are still being finalised.

The fete was well supported with an excellent turnout throughout the whole day. It was great to see so many locals in support of such a good cause.

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Riposte Lisa Ashurst Crossing two purebred animals to create a third type that will hopefully display all the best traits of both breeds is not new.

When successful it has led to the cross animal eventually being considered a breed of its own but this can take several generations of cross-breeding and then the eventual breeding of the crosses themselves before that recognition happens.

It has been in practice with some dog and cat breeds for a while.

There was usually a good reason for the cross-breeding though and in most cases it was successful, with the new “breed” proving to be very good at whatever it was bred for.

But now there is a more recent form of cross-breeding which has little to do with creating a specific purpose animal and more to do with making a fast buck. I think it probably began with an accidental litter between a Labrador and a Poodle where the litter owners cunningly named the offspring Labradoodles (Labrador x Poodle) and then were able to sell them for a lot of money because they had a fancy name and looked cute.

It caught on fast and the next new puppies on the block were called Spoodles if I remember rightly and were just as expensive. Other grasping types caught on and the Designer Puppy was born.

Initially cross bred animals were often a case of an accidental

Wednesday March 30, 2011 litter and usually advertised as free to good homes or for a very small price and then suddenly, without warning, they became expensive on the grounds that the parents were expensive purebreds. But the puppies weren’t! When it’s all said and done, no matter how cute they are, they are not purebreds and no matter how expensive the parents were, the puppies are crossbred and should not command those exorbitant prices! But give them a fancy name and it appears you can just write your own price tag and designer crossbred puppies are selling for up to $900 each. I kid you not! Today you can get Cavoodles (Cavalier King Charles x Poodle), Pug-a-Poos (Pug x Poodle), Beagalier (Beagle x Cavalier), Pugalier (Pug x Cavalier) and the Peke-a-Pom (Pekinese x Pomeranian). These are very pricey crossbred puppies and I think the people who breed them are nothing short of puppy farmers, cashing in on a fad and creating as many fancily-named crossbreds as they can get away with. It’s all about the money. I discovered whole pages of them online while researching a dog related article and I was stunned at how many there were, not to mention the asking prices!

I felt really sad though for all those little puppies and can’t help wondering what will happen to them when they go out of fashion and this will happen when people wake up and decide they should not be paying top dollar for a crossbred domestic pet. But meanwhile, these designer crosses are still in favour and I guess new ones will pop up from time to time and god knows what ridiculous names they’ll be saddled with?

I mean...Pug-a-Poo? Puhleeeze!

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The Postman often receives weird emails from people, often telling him he is the heir to a fortune – if only he will supply ‘certain’ information to a, usually, foreign address.

Last week’s offering was pretty funny, coming as it did from: Mr.Tunde L. Lucky, Chairman Foreign Contract Award Committee, Maputo Street Zone 3 Wuse-Abuja.

Mr Lucky offered The Postman US $18.9million for an unpaid contract – subject, of course, to the usual personal details being provided.

The transaction, it appeared, would be “almost confidential until success achieved” with Mr Lucky taking 50 percent plus a few more dollars for his expenses.

Despite Mr Lucky’s convivial “Greetings and Compliments of the Season”, The Postman decided not to take up the offer – you should, too, if Mr Lucky contacts you.

Well, well, well – history in the making. Who would ever have thought a state election would produce such huge swings in voter preferences?

What a whitewash!

Isn’t it wonderful to live in a democracy where we can exercise the right to chose who holds the reins of power? Now, if we could do something about four year fixed terms, The Postman would be a really happy little Vegemite.

For those who have been waiting for this – daylight savings finishes at 3am this Sunday.

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Essential Energy is getting on with the job of maintaining much closer to our powerlines, which is cause for concern. communities and the environment.” and protecting Australia’s largest electricity network this “Trees and vegetation that come into contact with Essential Energy vegetation officers will be in the Cooma month with local vegetation officers working in the Cooma powerlines can not only disrupt electricity supply for our area over the next three weeks to indentify trees and area to identify and report potential vegetation hazards. customers but can also create much more serious hazards vegetation that are growing or have potential to grow within Regional general manager, South Eastern, Phillip such as bushfires. powerline clearance zones.

Green said that the vegetation officers play a vital role in “Our qualified vegetation specialists work together “I would also like to remind customers of the dangers protecting the regional with residents, of removing vegetation near electrical powerlines,” Phillip electricity infrastructure c o m m u n i t y said. by identifying trees groups and local “If customers have would like any additional information and vegetation near councils to help about our vegetation management program they should powerlines that could achieve a safe call Essential Energy on 13 23 91.” present a risk to the outcome for our community.

“With such a wet summer across the South East, we have seen trees that have had marginal growth or laid dormant for many years, suddenly sprout new foliage and grow rapidly.

What’s happening?

“While the breaking of We are conducting network improvements resulting in temporary interruptions the drought has been to the power supply in some areas. terrific news for our farmers and regional Why? Essential Energy vegetation officers will identifying trees to trim, like those communities, it has Maintenance is necessary to improve and maintain the network and ensure a pictured above. also brought vegetation reliable and efficient electricity supply.

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replace her. The CWA Group combined Cultural and International Day will be held in Bredbo on June 14 and the next Group Council meeting is scheduled for August 2 at Nimmitabel.

Two power interruptions of around 15 minutes each will occur on Thursday 31 March 2011 (weather permitting). Any affected residents will receive individual notification. Essential Energy apologises for any inconvenience to customers.

What do you need to do?

To help protect sensitive electrical appliances, such as televisions, computers, microwave ovens and set-top boxes, switch off and unplug these appliances prior to the advertised time.

Ensure you store enough water if you use electric pumping for your household water supply.

Avoid opening your fridge or freezer. Deep frozen food will generally remain frozen for 24 hours if the door is left closed.

Switch off stove hotplates, ovens and any other small appliances in case you’re not home when supply is restored.

For more information please call 13 20 80

COOMA Twin Cinema 76 Commissioner Street Friday 1st April – Super Tuesday 5th April 2011

Judge of the Land Cookery competition, Mrs Margaret Weston, faced a challenge in choosing the best sponge cake at the CWA Monaro Group Council meeting.

Autism Awareness Day Friday April 1, is “Light it up Blue” for world autism awareness day. What this means is that famous landmarks from around the world will be turned blue by light.

The Sydney Opera House, Federation Square in Melbourne, Storey Bridge Brisbane and the Empire State Building in New York are just a few places supporting World Autism Awareness Day. In Australia, 1 in 160 children have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

It is our nation’s most common developmental disorder, and more children are diagnosed with ASD than childhood AIDS, diabetes and cancer combined. No one knows the cause, there is no cure, but there is hope.

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Financial assistance totalling $1800 from the CWA Salme Koobakene Education Fund has been granted equally to three students, one attending Bombala High School and two at Jindabyne Central School, to help them meet their expenses whilst studying for the Higher School Certificate.

At the regional Monaro Group meeting of the Country Women’s Association branches held in Dalgety on March 15, it was announced that a total of $4050 was given by the Monaro CWA Group to assist school students since November last year, with $2250 being allocated from the Monaro Educational Grant monies to nine Year 6 students, to help them with expenses to be met for high school.

When applying for any CWA Monaro Group educational grant, which is available to all students in Years 6, 11 and 12, it is imperative that the application forms be completed both by the students, parents, and the school authorities with accompanying references, otherwise the application is not considered on the grounds that the selection criteria was not met.

The best of CWA cooking and handicrafts were judged at the Council meeting. In the Land Cookery competition with 108 entries, Dalgety placed first with 26 points, Canberra second and Jerangle third. Canberra was first in the handicraft competition, Adaminaby second with Berridale third.

Members were sorry to hear of the resignation of Mrs Coral Mackenzie from her position as Group International Officer. Mrs Carole Morris of Jindabyne branch was elected to the position to

Where?

You can show your support by lighting your own blue light bulb at www.autismawareness. com.au or to support the local community which is affected by autism you can attend a fundraiser at the Alpine Hotel this Friday, April 1 from 7pm.

There will be raffles with some fantastic prizes, with one prize being a weekend for two at the Alpine including dinner, two cameras donated by Olympus and many other items, too many to list.

The Alpine has pledged $1 for every drink sold at the fundraiser.

So come along wear something blue and have a great night out while helping raise funds and awareness for autism.

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Survivors and Carers do a victory lap at the beginning of Jindabyne’s 2011 Relay for Life.

Junior doctors training in Cooma The Bombala Street Surgery will be participating in a new program to assist JMOs (Junior Medical Offices) with the Canberra Hospital to acquire some training in a rural practice setting.

As well as their normal rotations through the various Departments, including Paediatrics, Intensive Care, Emergency Medicine and General Wards at the Canberra Hospital, the second year post-graduate Doctors will be doing a 10-week term placements with us.

The Pre-vocational General Practice Placements Program (PGPPP) will give an opportunity for young doctors to further their understanding of rural medicine and community primary care.

The Junior Doctors will consult with a small number of patients per day on a one to one

basis and will have a one of our senior Doctors as a Supervisor available to assist them at all times.

The Bombala Street Surgery is one of 10 medical practices in NSW and Canberra that will be involved in this program.

Our Doctors see this as another opportunity to enhance the skills of the Doctors of the future aside from their teaching of Registrars and Medical Students at the surgery.

Therefore all patients that are seen by the Junior Doctors can be confident of receiving quality care and are also contributing to the future of medical care that is available in rural Australia.

Cooma’s Relay For Life Cooma’s Relay For Life is gearing up to be a great event for cancer while also providing local residents with useful tips on leading a cancer smart life.

“We now know a lot about what causes cancer, and what people can do to avoid it,” said Grant Plecas, Relay For Life Coordinator at the Cancer Council’s southern regional office. “We want to pass on some practical tips to the participants of Relay For Life so they can boost their own health.”

Around 56 residents from the Cooma-Monaro are diagnosed with cancer each year and more than 12 die from the disease.

“Living a cancer smart lifestyle may mean making some changes - and changing the habits of a lifetime isn’t easy,” said Grant Plecas. “Being physically active for at least 30 minutes a day, enjoying a balanced diet rich in vegetables and fruit, and maintaining a healthy weight are ways we can effectively reduce our risk.”

Cooma’s Relay For Life will be held on Saturday April 9 at Cooma Showground.

Mr Plecas said the Cancer Council in collaboration with your community is looking forward to putting on a cancer smart event that may help prevent at least a few incidents of cancers in the community. This is an opportunity to engage, educate and empower everyone who attends the relay.

“We will be encouraging all our participants to be safe in the sun and to make healthy food choices,” said Grant. “There will also be plenty

of fun activities and games over the weekend to show people how they can incorporate regular exercise into their day.”

Relay For Life is a community event where teams consisting of family, friends and workmates walk, run, hop or skip around a local track while enjoying the entertainment and activities. All funds raised from Cooma’s Relay For Life will help fund the Cancer Council’s research, support, information and education programs for the Cooma-Monaro area.

“It’s not too late to get involved in this amazing community event where you can help make a difference,” said Grant. “To register a team call the Cancer Council on 02 4223 0200 or visit www. relayforlife.org.au First team Anytime Fitness Cooma was the first team to register for Cooma’s inaugural Relay For Life.

Shane Johnson, team captain of the Anytime Fitness Cooma, said his team was excited about being the first team registered in Cooma’s first Relay For Life.

“The Anytime Fitness Cooma team is made up of members from the gym, friends and family,” he said. “We are supporting Relay because almost everyone has been touched by this disease.”

The Anytime Fitness Cooma team are looking forward to getting into the atmosphere of the event, and are planning to dress at times in the gym uniforms.

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When women look at the display of outstanding custom built-in wardrobes, they have something “to die for” at sight of the fittings available at the In2Style Interiors showroom at Leesville Industrial Estate in Jindabyne.

There is more than a touch of elegance featured in the decor, window furnishings, timber floors, floor coverings, together with elegant homewares, on view in the showroom which had its grand opening on Thursday March 17.

In2Style Interiors is a division of David Philpott’s family business of Goaland Constructions, which now celebrates 23 years of building in Jindabyne.

David said “this new venture which unofficially

opened a week ago, has been received very well. There have been good orders due to his competitive pricing which compete favourably with of the Canberra outlets”. As a result of the pricing strategy, the business is a successful tenderer for fitting out the Jindabyne Central School.

The business is also the agent for automated outside blackout shutters which provide thermal protection against bushfires in addition to providing security.

In2Style Interiors goes hand in hand with the core contract building business, Goaland Constructions, which is able to offer a comprehensive service to clients.

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Markets at Imperial Hotel Visitor Information Centre and Lavender House open – Pick up maps to explore the area and be calmed by the scents of beautiful platypus country! 10% on goods purchased for today only.

All day Mention “Out & About” & enjoy the specials on Maybe Street at: Bombala Bakery – Selected specials.

Cosmo Café -Coffee/tea and lavender cake special.

LaPastle custom embroidery, gifts & fabrics- Receive a free gift.

Linga Longa - Specials on delicious cakes and tea/coffee.

6.30-10.30pm 2MNO Movie Night Nimmitabel Community Centre – Aussie Comedies “Strange Bedfellows” & “Charlie and Boots”, $10 includes supper. Book tickets on ph: 6452 7158, seating is limited.

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Council Reception Details Ph: 6458 3555 71 Caveat St Fax: 6458 3777

Woodworking Room at the School of Arts is open – Try woodwork, or simply come and have a look at what is possible in your community.

Early Settlers’ Hut open – See how the pioneers lived.

Borderline Gallery: Current exhibition – “Made by me, just for you” A mixed media display from local artists with a focus on textiles

Mention “Out & About” & enjoy the specials on Maybe Street at: Bombala Bakery – Selected specials LaPastle custom embroidery, gifts & fabrics- Receive a free gift Linga Longa - Specials on delicious cakes and tea/coffee.

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More information call the Platypus Country Visitor Information Centre on 64584622

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High Country Toyota helps Vinnies The new owners of the Toyota/Subaru/Hyundai franchise in Cooma, Adam D’Amato and Carla Tory, have announced they will assist the St Vincent de Paul Societies’ annual Christmas Appeal with donations to be made to the society at the end of the year.

The donations would be based on the local sales of vehicles and will help fund the provision of Christmas hampers to needy people in the Cooma-Monaro district.

A similar scheme has worked very successfully in Wollongong where another dealership in the group has contributed generously to charities in that region for many years.

Present at the announcement were the local conference president, Damien Kenneally and the manager of the Cooma Vinnies shop, Sue Broder.

Mr Kenneally said such support would assist

greatly in the society’s charitable work in the region particularly around Christmas.

He also noted the recent increase in demand for assistance in the area resulting from a number of factors – the most significant being increased power charges, made worse by the need for constant heating in our cold winter climate.

The motor dealership has a long history in Cooma where the sales of Subaru vehicles, as a percentage of the total local market, are the highest of any Subaru dealership in the world.

Additionally, the iconic Toyota Land Cruiser was first used in Australia on the Snowy Mountains scheme. The third manufacturer, Hyundai, is the fastest growing brand in the world.

Pictured, Adam D’Amato and Carla Tory with Damien Kenneally, Sue Broder and the High Country Toyota staff.

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Cooma TAFE graduation

Nick Lette recieved a certificate of thanks for his 30 years of service to education and training.

Jared Becker is awarded his Certificate III in Carpentry.

Melinda Reading won the Academic Achievement Award in Certificate IV Teritary Preparation.

Dominic Dwyer recieving his Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical technology.

Mayor Dean Lynch presents Amy McGufficke with her Certificate IV in Business Administration.

Rochelle Johnson recieved her Diploma of Childrens Services certificcate.

Brenton Hywood won the William Little Award for Dedication to learning, in Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology.

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Grand Designs Revisited. (G, R, CC) Minuscule. (G, R) News. (CC) 7.30. (CC) The New Inventors. (CC) Gordon St Tonight. (CC) Angry Boys Teaser. (CC) Hungry Beast. (CC) At The Movies. (CC) Lateline. (CC) Lateline Business. (R, CC) Cassowaries. (PG, R, CC) Movie: Jet Storm. (PG, 59, R, CC) Talking Stick. (G, R, CC) The Cook And The Chef. (G, R, CC) Big Ideas. (R, CC) National Press Club Address. (R, CC) Something In The Air. (G, R, CC) Dog Whisperer. (G, R, CC)

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The victims appear to have willingly participated in the ceremony, and therefore may have known their killer.

City Homicide. (Final, M, CC) I Shouldn’t Be Alive: Boys Adrift.

(M, CC) My Name Is Earl. (PG, R, CC) Parks And Recreation. (M, R) Home Shopping. (G) Early News. (CC)

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Writers On Writing. (G) Ace Day Jobs. (G, R, CC) Catalyst. (PG, R, CC) One Plus One. (CC) Midday Report. (CC) Midsomer Murders. (M, R, CC) Picture Perfect Homes. (G, R, CC) Ladies Of Letters. (PG, R, CC) Children’s Programs.

Grand Designs Revisited. (G, R, CC) Minuscule. (G, R) News. (CC) 7.30 ACT. (CC) Miranda. (PG, R, CC) New Tricks. (PG, CC) The squad investigates after a former Irish dissident, who had claimed responsibility for the kidnapping of a missing arms manufacturer’s teenage daughter in 1983, claims he was not involved in the crime.

Whitechapel. (M, CC) Buchan’s dire prediction proves correct when the copy-cat killer strikes again.

Lateline. (CC) Teenage Kicks. (PG, R, CC) Rage. (M)

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Suburban Secrets. (M, R) Details the shocking murder of popular Michigan newsreader Diane Newton King, who was gunned down in her driveway in February, 1991.

Football. (CC) AFL. Round 2. St Kilda v Richmond. From the MCG. Home Shopping. (G)

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South Sydney Rabbitohs v Manly Sea Eagles. From Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford, New South Wales.

Rugby League. (CC) NRL. Round 4.

Brisbane Broncos v Penrith Panthers.

From Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.

WIN News. (CC) Movie: The Medallion. (M, 03, R, CC) A Hong Kong cop becomes immortal after encountering a powerful medallion.

Movie: Cold Sweat. (M, 70) Entertainment Tonight. (R, CC) Good Morning America. (CC)

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

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Movie: Those Happy Days. (M, 06, R) Dupe. (M, R) mY Generation: Y Dwell. (G, R, CC) Letters And Numbers. (G, R, CC) The Journal. (CC) PBS NewsHour. (CC) Global Village. (G, R, CC) Letters And Numbers. (G, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Inspector Rex. (PG, R, CC) Big Love. (Final, M, CC) As the state senate election approaches, Bill faces a last-minute threat to his candidacy.

World News Australia. (CC) Movie: Away From Her. (M, 06, CC) Movie: The Queen Of Sheba’s Pearls. (M, 04, R, CC) WeatherWatch.

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Early News. (CC) Toasted TV. (G, CC) Totally Wild. (C, CC) Wurrawhy. (P, CC) News. (CC) The Circle. (PG, CC) Dr Phil. (PG, CC) Oprah Winfrey. (PGa, R, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, R, CC) Judge Judy. (PG, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R, CC) Good Chef Bad Chef. (G, CC) The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) News. (CC) 6pm With George Negus. (CC) Evening News. (CC) The 7PM Project. (PG, CC) The Biggest Loser Families. (PG, CC) Undercover Boss USA. (G, CC) Blue Bloods. (M, CC) Danny finds himself back in the world of the New York club scene, reminiscing about his younger, unmarried life.

6pm With George Negus. (R, CC) News. (CC) Sports Tonight. (CC) David Letterman. (PG) Infomercials. (PG) Bayless Conley. (PG) Jesse Duplantis. (PG)

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Food Lovers’ Guide. (G, R, CC) Astroboy In Roboland. (G, R) Dateline. (R, CC) Letters And Numbers. (G, R, CC) The Journal. (CC) PBS NewsHour. (CC) Global Village. (G, R, CC) Letters And Numbers. (G, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Italian Food Safari. (G, R, CC) Oz And James Drink To Britain.

(Final, PG, CC) Oz and James return to the Southeast to investigate the future of British drink.

Heston’s Feasts. (PG, R, CC) Chef Heston Blumenthal is joined by celebrity guests for a medieval-era feast.

World News Australia. (CC) Movie: Diamond 13. (AV15+, 09, R) Movie: Changing Times. (M, 04, R) WeatherWatch.

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Food Lovers’ Guide. (G, R, CC) Insight. (R, CC) Closing The Gap On Chronic Disease.

Living Black. (R, CC) Letters And Numbers. (G, R, CC) The Journal. (CC) PBS NewsHour. (CC) Global Village. (G, R, CC) Letters And Numbers. (G, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Coast. (G, CC) As It Happened: World War II – Behind Closed Doors. (M, R, CC) Examines Russian dictator Joseph Stalin’s role as an ally to Britain and America during World War II. World News Australia. (CC) Stripped. (MA15+, CC) Movie: Inju: The Beast In The Shadow. (AV15+, 08) Entourage. (M, R) Shameless. (M, R, CC) WeatherWatch.

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Cooma Show results Angora Goats

Champion Angora Doe - Elders Trophy, Rivers 901; Champion Angora Buck - Cooma Rural Trophy, Rovers 904; Champion Angora Kid - Jean Wynes Trophy, Rivers 40; Champion Mohair Exhibit - Diana Klima Trophy, Currajong; Most Successful Breeder - Pat McDonald

Photography SUBSECTION 1 OPEN COLOUR - COLOUR FILM ONLY CLASS:1 PEOPLE 1st Judy Goggin 2nd Drew Chapman 3rd Gabrielle Cigana 3rd Judy Goggin HC Emma Cunningham HC Jodie Pearson 2 PORTRAITS 1st Narelle Allen 2nd Geoff Grisbrook 3rd Helen Boate HC Helen Boate HC Judy Goggin HC Jodie Pearson 3 NON MAN-MADE STRUCTURES 1st Drew Chapman 2nd Laura Chapman 2nd Gabrielle Cigana 3rd Melvin Salzke HC Laura Chapman HC Mic Clayton HC Melvin Salzke 4 LANDSCAPE 1st Geoff Grisbrook 2nd Drew Chapman 3rd Drew Chapman 3rd Geoff Grisbrook HC Diana Coventry HC Scott Vinning 5 AUSTRALIAN FLORA/FAUNA 1st Charlotte Shelton 2nd Rochelle Marshall 3rd Trish Swain HC Drew Chapman HC Diana Coventry HC Brian Hart 6 GARDEN FLORA 1st Judy Goggin 2nd Diana Coventry 2nd Judy Goggin 3rd Drew Chapman HC Rochelle Marshall 7 DOMESTIC PETS 1st Judy Goggin 2nd Scott Vinning

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Angora Goats Doe Kid – Under 6 mths, 1st Rivers 95; Doe Kid – 6mths-12mths, 1st Rivers 61; Doe – 12mths-24mths, 1st Rivers 905; Doe – 2yrs+, 1st Rivers 824; Buck Kid – under 6mths, 1st Rivers 96; Buck Kid – 6 mths-15mths, 1st

3rd Kathleen Bowerman 3rd Margaret Jenkins HC Kathleen Bowerman HC Jodie Pearson HC Michele Simons WEATHER 1st Margaret Jenkins 2nd Brian Hart 2nd Margaret Jenkins HC Sue Connelly HC Margaret Jenkins HC Melvin Salzke UNDER WATER 1st Lauren Rendoth 2nd Lauren Rendoth RURAL 1st Margaret Jenkins 2nd Enid Clark 3rd Helen Boate 3rd Judy Goggin HC Steff Boys HC Judy Goggin

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Thanks to SELWYN SNOWFIELDS and THE MONARO POST you could win a season pass thats up for grabs for the 2011 ski season.

FAMILY FUN THIS WINTER AT SELWYN SNOWFIELDS Simply complete the form below and return to: The Monaro Post, PO Box 1227, Cooma NSW 2630.

Name: Address: Phone: Competition drawn: May 18, 2011

Rivers 40; Buck – 12mths-24mths, 1st Rivers 904; Buck – 2yrs+, 1st Currajong 2913; Doe and Progeny, 1st Rivers; 3 Angoras, 1st Currajong; 2 Does, 1st Currajong; 2 Kids, 1st Rivers.

Mohair Fleeces 2kg Kid, 1st Rivers; 3kg Young Goat, 1st Currajong; 3kg Adult Buck, 1st Currajong.

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1st Heather Rintoul 2nd Brianna Kerr 2nd Kate Reid 3rd Gabriella Cigana 3rd Gabbi de Rooy HC Zoe Klima HC Kate Reid ACTION 1st Gabriella Cigana 2nd Emma Vejvoda 3rd Emma Vejvoda HC Kate Reid PATTERNS IN NATURE 1st Emma Ventura 2nd Kelly Chapman 2nd Gabriella Cigana 3rd Emma Ventura 3rd Caitlyn Ventura HC Eloise Raffaele RURAL 1st Kelly Chapman 2nd Kate Reid 3rd Kelsey McDonald HC Nina Elliot-Markee LANDSCAPE 1st Shannon Schofield 2nd Zoe Klima 3rd Kelly Chapman 3rd Tim Wassink HC Gabriella Cigana HC Tim Wassink COMPUTER ENHANCED 1st Emma Vejvoda 2nd Emma Vejvoda 2nd Shannon Schofield 3rd Eloise Raffaele HC Nina Elliot-Markee HC Shannon Schofield SERIES 1st Zoe Klima 2nd Ashleigh Bowerman 3rd Ashleigh Bowerman ANY SUBJECT 1st Eloise Raffaele 2nd Kelly Chapman 2nd Lauren Swain 3rd Charlotte Cooper 3rd Brianna Kerr HC Emily Chapman HC Gabriella Cigana HC Kate Reid HC Lara Sav

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Family Entertainer Extensive renovations and contemporary extras have transformed this charming home into a stylish family residence. Tranquil location with expansive gardens, spacious living and family entertainment room. Features to the home include a timber kitchen with leadlight window, large renovated laundry, BIW’s to all bedrooms, renovated bathroom, separate WC,

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The home is at the end of the street backing onto north ridge reserve and offer tremendous views to the East. This unique family home is awaiting your inspection.

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Pulse of New Housing too Slow, says HIA The pulse of the new home building sector is running considerably slower than that required to meet the nation’s housing needs, claims the Housing Industry Association, the voice of Australia’s residential building sector.

“ABS figures released today confirm the weak state of the new home building sector, providing a very soft update for the number of owner occupier loans for new housing,” said HIA Chief Economist, Dr Harley Dale.

The number of loans for construction fell by 9.4 per cent in January 2011 to reach the lowest level since December 2008. Loans for the purchase of new dwellings dropped by 13.5 per cent in January 2011, which was also the weakest level since December 2008. Much of the improvement in new home lending seen in the December 2010 quarter has now been wiped out.

“An unequivocally weak update on housing finance for January 2011 reinforces the appropriateness of a steady interest rate environment. It is important the Reserve Bank maintains a clear message of stable rates.

Housing, like the majority of non-resource sectors, is performing below par in 2011,” said Harley Dale.

“Even if it turns out there is a larger than

usual amount of „noise’ in this January update for housing finance, leading indicators have still been signaling for a long time now that new dwelling starts will decline once more in 2011.

That means there will have been only two years in the last ten (2002 and 2010) when starts have risen,” noted Harley Dale.

“The long term trend decline in new home building in Australia is an appalling blight on the housing affordability landscape, especially for prospective entry level buyers (lending for which got off to a weak start in 2011) and renters. Short term interest rate stability is vitally important, but the onus is firmly on all levels of government to reinvigorate the policy reforms necessary to reduce the costs of new housing,” added Harley Dale.

In seasonally adjusted terms, in January 2011 the number of owner occupier loans for new housing fell by 8.4 per cent in New South Wales, 14.5 per cent in Victoria, 20.9 per cent in Queensland, 14.5 per cent in Tasmania, 8.1 per cent in the Northern Territory, and 30 per cent in the Australian Capital Territory. The number of loans for new housing increased by 1.7 per cent in South Australia in January 2011 and was up by 3.1 per cent in Western Australia.

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A unique opportunity to purchase an integral part of Snowy Mountains history. Single storey timber frame and iron clad homestead (circa 1910), set on some 2915 sqm (approximately) of level land, surrounded by established low maintenance gardens. Accommodation: three (3) bedrooms, enclosed verandah, eat-in kitchen, family room, internal laundry and bathroom including claw foot bath. Combustion stove, two (2) open fire places, gas available. Separate garage and tool shed Further subdivision possible (subject to council approval).

HOW TO BUY: Auction On-site 9th April 2011 at 11am

FOLLOWED BY: CLEARANCE SALE at 12pm

BIDDING GUIDE: From $65,000

INSPECTION: By appointment only with the listing agent

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79 Mulach Street, Cooma This is a great home for people who like to have some space around them, but still be in walking distance of Cooma’s CBD. The property sits on a massive 1777m2 block for the kids to explore. The 3 bedroom home is of besser block construction sitting on a concrete slab giving the property extra stability and pest protection. The current owners have spent the last 12 months renovating the property, giving it a modern feel, especially in the kitchen which would be a joy to cook in. Two of the three bedrooms are equipped with built in robes and have been freshly painted. Natural gas is connected to the property, servicing the hot water system and the gas cook

top. There is a wood fire as well as reverse cycle air-conditioning. The bathroom has been renovated and the home has the convenience of having two toilets. There is also a single lock up garage connected to the house with remote access.

The current owners have already done most of the hard work for you, it is just a matter of moving in and appreciating the peaceful surrounds‌..Inspect now.

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Interest rate and rent rises over 2011: a comparison The great debate: to be a tenant or a home has an asset to show for that money spent. Also, those who are investment property owners can owner? and do - up the rent they charge to compensate Low rental vacancy rates, rising rents, healthy for their repayment rises. “No wonder Mortgage Choice’s studies levels of immigration and robust competition between tenants are perfect market conditions for show rising rents are greatly influencing many the one in seven Australian tax payers who own Australians to become property owners. It was the number two motivation for our 2011 Future an investment property.

On the flipside, it is a highly undesirable situation First Homebuyer Survey respondents, all of for tenants. Many have gone through or are in the whom were planning to buy before February process of inspecting rental property after rental 2013. 42% of our 2011 Recent First Homeowner property as one of scores of hopeful applicants, Survey respondents agreed, having bought in part bidding fiercely for a roof over their head, enduring because increasing rents made owning a property regular rent rises and preparing for the increasing more attractive than renting. “When it comes to home loan approval criteria cost involved with not being their own landlord.

Local Mortgage Choice franchise owner these days, some lenders now consider rental Donna Robson says, “RP Data recently reported history as genuine savings. A number have capital city rents increased by 4.2% in 2010 and increased the amount they will lend to 95% of commented that they are expected to rise by 7% the purchase price and several are dropping their this year*. To put this into real terms, in Sydney fixed rates, which is good news for borrowers who it equates to an extra $33.60 on the average need the peace of mind that comes with locking weekly rent of $480 for a house and $30.80 on in a guaranteed steady repayment level. “Those considering home ownership should the average weekly rent of $440 for a unit**.� “Then consider that it looks likely we’ll see note that although rents are rising we’re also interest rate rises of around 0.5% by the end of likely to see a rise in interest rates and property 2011. For a 30-year $300,000 principal and prices. This makes the choice more complicated, interest home loan at 7% - by no means the requiring focused planning and a thorough lowest rate available - this means $31.30 extra on investigation into the long term benefits.� the required weekly repayment of $460.29.

Visit Donna Robson’s website at “Times are tougher financially for tenants and www.MortgageChoice.com.au/ mortgage holders but at least the latter group

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Tips to reduce smoke from your woodheater 1. Always use dry, well-seasoned wood in your woodheater 2. Get a hot fire going quickly and use plenty of paper and small kindling to start 3. Open air controls fully when lighting and loading, and keep air controls open enough to ensure your fire is burning brightly 4. Use larger pieces of wood once the fire is well-established 5. Check your chimney or flue at least once every evening to make sure your fire is not smoking excessively

Improving your woodheater efficiency A woodheater can deteriorate over its lifespan, and this can greatly afect its efciency.

If your heating is more than 10 years old or is giving of excessive smoke you should consider replacing it.

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• Make sure you and all your family know two safe ways out of every room in your home.

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• Never ever leave cooking unattended.

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• Check electric blankets for damage or frayed cords before placing on the bed.

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• Keep wet clothing at least 1 metre from heaters or fireplaces and never leave unattended.

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• Always extinguish candles or any other open flames before going to bed.

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• Use only authorised installers of fixed heating appliances.

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• Only use fuses of recommended rating and install an electrical safety switch.

• If possible, in the kitchen keep a fire extinguisher and fire blanket placed near the exit.

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Chainsaw maintenance advice either absolutely perfect for the job at hand, or completely useless.

Once the chain starts requiring more than a tiny amount of downward pressure to get through the wood it obviously needs sharpening. In perfect condition, the chainsaw should cut through timber just like a knife cuts through butter.

In ideal condition chainsaw chain should produce reasonably large chips of wood when cutting.

As the chain gets to the point where it needs maintenance it will start producing sawdust instead.

Also, if the chainsaw has a tendency to veer off to the left or to the right when cutting vertically downwards it is another giveaway sign that the chain needs filing.

The cutting tips of the chainsaw chain have a thin coating of chrome on the cutting edge. This chrome plate is the bit that does the actual work.

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If the chain has been ground down by poor usage – for example – when the chain has hit some solid material or the ground, it needs to be filed back in order to give a new chrome edge.

They can be filed down quite low but one must ensure that there is still about 1 mm left on the heel of the cutter.

Despite the fact that chainsaws have a deserved reputation for being extremely destructive tools, they are actually precision instruments.

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It is imperative that a chainsaw chain is kept in tiptop condition.

The chain only really has two states – useless or perfect. A chain which is in perfect condition should cut through timber like a knife through butter. Normally it will require barely any downward pressure to cut through wood, but once it is in need of maintenance it will either require extra pressure or simply try and burn through the wood.

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Although it can take some time and be quite a difficult job to sharpen a chainsaw chain, it is still a wise move to do so as once the chain is filed back to ideal condition it is as good as new.

A chain sharpening kit shouldn’t cost any more than $30 and the only other item required is a pair of protective gloves. The contents of a chain sharpening kit are a file gauge, a flat file, and the round chain file which must be the correct size for the chain. It is a good idea to have a small stiff brush as well.

For example, an old toothbrush is ideal.

The rounded file is used to file down and sharpen the chainsaw chain. The flat file is used to file the depth gauge on each tooth of the chain.

The file gauge is used for adjusting the top plate cutting angles of each tooth on the chain. The brush is used to brush away any pieces of debris on the chain before sharpening commences.

One problem which means that you need to replace a chain (even if it still has some life left in it in terms of depth) is if you end up stretching your chain.

When replacing a chain that has come to the end of its useful life, you should make a note of the make and model of your chainsaw.

It’s also a good idea to take the old chainsaw chain with you as well as the actual chainsaw if this is possible in order to make sure that you don’t waste time making multiple trips back to the store in order to get the right chain. By using these basic tips you should be sure to get the most value for money from the lifetime of your chain.

Chainsaws are very useful, but are also extremely dangerous. Please take advice from a qualified professional before using a chainsaw yourself.

WINTER WARMING Domestic smoke alarms checklist

FACT Smoke from a home fire is toxic, only early warning can assist in giving your family vital time to escape a smoke filled room.

Also, when asleep you will not smell the smoke from a fire and the smoke will actually put you into a deeper sleep. A smoke alarm can provide the early warning you need and is the critical first step in your home fire safety plan.

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SMOKE ALARM SAFETY TIPS WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF • Remember that smoke from a fire DOMESTIC SMOKE ALARMS will make you confused and that you cannot AVAILABLE? There are hard wired (connected to mains power with a see in smoke • If you have escaped from a home battery back-up) or battery powered smoke alarms available.

There are models available for use in kitchens and caravans fire, remember once you get out stay out and for those with special needs such as the hearing impaired. and dial 000 • Let your children master fire Models incorporating an emergency light are also available. escape planning and practice before Whatever type you choose to use we recommend that: • Every house or home unit has a suitable number of holding a fire escape drill • If a family member has hearing working smoke alarms installed.

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49th ANNUAL CALF SALE 28 28 Grassroots THURSDAY, 14th APRIL 2011 COOMA SALEYARDS

Wednesday March 30, 2011

Local girl makes debut at Canberra Royal

Entries are now being received for this Feature Monaro Sale. Elders at Adelong and Tumut will have their feature weaner sale the day before which will attract buyers for 2 days from far and wide.

Cooma girl, Kristy Wassink, now a student at Hurlstone Agricultural College, made a winning debut at Royal Canberra Show recently.

Call Rob or Tim for an on farm inspection.

Please book early to allow for detailed advertising.

Kristy placed first in her paraders class and has won the right to compete at the Sydney Royal Show next month.

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COOMA ANNUAL SPECIAL CALF SALE Thursday 7th April 2011 Commencing at 1pm

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Biodynamic farming day at Bredbo Cooma-Monaro residents, especially those in Bredbo, are privileged to have the opportunity to take part in a one-day biodynamic farming and gardening introductory workshop hosted by the Biodynamic Education Centre on Saturday April 9.

The workshop will be held at the ‘Limestone Biodynamic farm’, 273 Casey Road Bredbo.

Biodynamic agriculture is an advanced form of organic farming that promotes food quality and soil health, without the use of synthetic fertilisers or pesticides. Over the years, it has developed to be one of the most sustainable and successful forms of organic agriculture.

A biodynamic farm integrates crops and livestock, creating a self-sufficient biodiversity. The health of the soil is vital and is built up and maintained through use of organic matter such as manure and compost.

“The participants will learn the principals of Biodynamics, construct a biodynamic compost heap and will learn to stir and apply the all-important preparation BD 500,” teacher for the

workshop, Walter Kohler-bond, said.

Walter has been delivering biodynamic education workshops right across the state since 2005.

“The introductory workshop will give the partakers a good start in understanding the processes involved and access to the preparations, so they can practise straight away,” Walter commented.

If participants would like to go beyond the introductory workshop, there will be a six day workshop in May where partakers will obtain a deeper knowledge and understanding of more extensive methods and applications.

The advantage of producing biodynamic agriculture is that it has a higher mineral content as well as a more pleasant aroma, making it more palatable to eat.

The cost for the workshop is $132. If you are interested in taking part or would like more information, feel free to contact Walter on kohler-bond@bigpond.com or visit www. biodynamiceducation.com.au

BOMBALA – DELEGATE Royal Wolf the container specialists Annual Calf Sale

Thursday 14th April 10am start · 1200 calves Followed by Cooma 2400 calves at 12:30pm Landmark Bombala 02 6458 3422 Justin Lewis 0429 991 240 Phil Cottrell 0408 149 506

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General storage containers range from 2.3m to 12m in size and are ideal for most storage needs.

Other products include refrigerated containers, dangerous goods storage containers, portable buildings, accommodation units and modified containers to suit individual needs.

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Lamb prices slightly lower Cooma Associated Agents yarded 3500 crossbred lambs PJ, SP & SL Heffernan, JM, 120, $129; Est. LM McPhie, and 4500 sheep at the March 21 Cooma sale.

MLP, 56, $128; S O’Neill, LMK, 52, $125; Frying Pan, BC, It was a mixed quality yarding.

63, $120.50; D McDonald, BC, 77, $117.

Trade crossbred lambs were easier by $5-$8. Store crossbred lambs were firm to $5 dearer. Fat and store sheep were firm on the last day. The next Cooma sheep and lamb sale is on Monday April 4.

Quotations Crossbred Lambs SP Lang, LMK, 54, $168; D Menchin, ELD, 2, $168; AM Suthern, MLP, 4, $166; Lake Plain, LMK, 30, $161.50; JB & AM Starr, MLP, 34, $160; MA & MA Platts, MLP, 48, $160; SP Lang, LMK, 92, $160; Est. LM McPhie, MLP, 52, $158; RR & AR Norton, ELD, 30, $158; Everleigh Past Co, BC, 111, $152; Bullen Balong, LMK, 27, $149; Pickington/Rogers, ELD, 15, $152; WHF & AR Charles, ELD, 52, $150; B Schofield, BC, 37, $135; S McNaughton, BC, 7, $130; PJ, SP & SL Heffernan, JM, 72, $129; D McDonald, BC, 35, $126.

Store crossbred Lambs WR Schofield, LMK, 38, $131.50; H & J Dixon, MLP, 22, $130; JW & MW Barry, ELD, 101, $129.50;

D McDonald, BC, 75, $136; C Scheehan, BC, 24, $135; M & S Johnson, LMK, 18, $134; Woodend Past Co, ELD, 53, $124; Fraser Bros, JM, 72, $130; JB & AM Starr, MLP, 5, $122; RT Gilbert, MLP, 25, $118; Woodend Past Co, ELD, 133, $119.

Ewes Brent Wallis, ELD, 20, $126; L Kennedy, MLP, 53, $126; JW & MW Barry, ELD, 8, $122; Sherwood Past Co, MLP, 90, $115; PA Devereaux, LMK, 15, $107; G Russell & C Griffin-Warwicke, BC, 70, $113.50; D McDonald, BC, 70, $111.50.

Store Sheep Sherwood Past Co, MLP, 116 M/Ewes 1 1/2yrs, Sept shrn, Severn Park Blood, $168; WH Thompson & Sons, LMK, 84 1stX Ewe Lambs, Feb Shrn, $160; M & M Blyton, LMK, 63 1stX Ewe Lambs, Dec Shrn, $160; RC, JF & PF Campbell, MLP, 43 1stX Ewes, 5 1/2yrs, off shears, $134; GA & O Moreing, ELD, 80 Merino Ewes, 6 1/2yrs, June shrn, $122; RE & DV Maguire, ELD, 67 Merino Ewes, 5 1/2yrs, June shrn, Jilliby Blood, $111.

Wethers GG & PG Luton, LMK, 76, $141; Fraser Bros, JM, 122, $140;

New technology could boost rainfall in the Murray Darling Basin An innovative Australian research and development company have been trialing a new rain enhancement technology and measuring system which has the potential to deliver additional water to the Murray Darling Basin (MDB) at a fraction of the cost of federal Government water buy backs.

Australian Rain Technologies Pty Ltd (ART) presented their latest trial results to the federal Government’s Standing Committee on Regional Australia in Canberra this week. The company is seeking government support for further trialing of the rain enhancing technology across a number of regions in Australia.

Four years ago, the company acquired an exclusive licence to operate Atlant technology in Australia. The technology deploys on-ground ionisation to increase the proportion of cloud moisture that falls as rainfall downwind of the device.

Over the last three years ART has completed four trials in Australia. These trials have consistently shown positive increases in rainfall in the target areas.

The statistical analysis of the most recent analysed trial has shown reasonably significant measured enhancement effects. In this Mount Lofty Ranges 2009 randomised trial, the estimated average enhancement effect was calculated at more than nine per cent. Over a 12-month period this would equate to 77GL of additional water into storages valued at more than $10 million.

Based on the results achieved in the 2009 trial, ART’s estimate of the long-term cost

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of additional water flowing into storages is less than one fifth of the cost of repurchase of irrigation entitlements.

The independent Scientific Reference Panel established by ART has agreed that further trialing of the technology is warranted, given the statistical results to date and the size of the economic benefits at enhancement levels below those estimated in the 2009 Mount Lofty Ranges trial.

The CEO of ART, Matt Handbury stressed that the company was adopting a cautious and scientific approach to the trials but that the results so far were encouraging and the potential benefit cost ratios made the case for further trials overwhelming.

“Despite recent heavy summer rainfall in eastern Australia, Western Australia remains very short of water and Australia needs to develop the capacity to manage its longterm water supply in a more balanced manner,” Handbury said.

“Our work shows very high benefitcost ratios (BCR) for even trialing the technology in the MDB, should results considerably lower in enhancement be realised at these locations. The estimated BCR against longer term, lower cost operations run into double figure multiples, providing a considerable proportion of the water necessary to be returned to the environment under the draft MDB Plan at a fraction of the cost of repurchasing irrigations entitlements,” he said.

Farmers reject tax A promise to exclude agriculture from the Federal Government’s Carbon Tax hasn’t been enough to attract the support of the NSW Farmers’ Association.

NSW Farmers’ Association President Charles Armstrong expects the commitment to exclude the farm sector’s emissions to be short-lived.

“Recent comments from Professor Garnaut have indicated the exclusion will only be in place until the complexities of any scheme are resolved,” Mr Armstrong said.

“However, the cost of producing food will increase regardless of whether agricultural emissions are excluded,” Mr Armstrong said.

The Australian Farm Institute estimates the farm sector will see a 9 percent decrease in farm cash margins as a result of higher fuel, electricity, fertiliser, transport and

processing costs.

“Businesses providing those inputs are able to pass their carbon tax increases on to the farmer, but the buck stops with the farmer who isn’t able to pass on their higher costs of production,” Mr Armstrong said.

“The Gillard Government has recognised a need to compensate consumers who will be forced to pay more for basics such as electricity – but has failed to recognise farmers would be in the same boat.

“There hasn’t been any consideration about how farmers would cope with a massive jump in input costs.

“Farmers need an assurance that any indirect cost impact of a carbon tax won’t reduce farmers’ competitiveness on the global market,” Mr Armstrong concluded.

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Eastwood v Southern Districts.

Bowls. Australian Open. Women’s singles second semi-final. From Darebin, Melbourne.

Can We Help? (G, CC) Gardening Australia. (G, CC) News. (CC) Doc Martin. (PG, R, CC) News Update. (CC) Spooks. (Return, M, CC) Despite being left reeling in the wake of an explosion at a hotel, Section D are soon back in action.

A Quiet Word With Alan Davies.

(New series, PG, CC) Durham County. (M, R, CC) Rage. (M)

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The Replacements. (G, R, CC) Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. (G, R) Weekend Sunrise. (CC) Saturday Disney. (G, CC) Castaway. (C, CC) DaVincibles. (C, CC) V8 Xtra. (G, CC) Motor Racing. (CC) V8 Supercar Championship Series. Fujitsu Series.

Beat The Star. (PG, R, CC) Movie: The Shaggy Dog. (PG, 06, R, CC) What’s Up Down Under. (G, CC) Extraordinary Dogs. (G) Sydney Weekender. (G) News. (CC) Movie: Beverly Hills Chihuahua.

(PG, 08, CC) A posh Beverly Hills chihuahua gets lost while on holiday in Mexico, and must rely on some unexpected new friends to get back home.

Movie: Pretty Woman. (M, 90, R, CC) A ruthless businessman, in need of an escort for the evening, gives a prostitute a first-hand look at the lives of the mega-rich when he hires her to be his companion.

The First 48. (M, R) Movie: Code 46. (M, 03, R, CC) Home Shopping. (G)

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Go, Diego! Go! (G) Dora The Explorer. (G) Weekend Today: Saturday. (CC) Saturday Kerri-Anne. (G, CC) Kids’ WB. (G) Ben 10: Ultimate Alien. (G) Scooby-Doo. (G) Dennis & Gnasher. (C, R, CC) GASP! (C, CC) G2G: Got To Go. (C, R, CC) The Saddle Club. (C, R, CC) Horse Racing. Sydney Carnival.

Golden Slipper Day. Featuring the Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m), the Group 1 BMW Stakes (2400m) and the Group 1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m).

Fishing Australia. (G, R) News. (CC) Discover Downunder. (G) News. (CC) Funniest Home Videos. (PG, CC) Movie: Alvin And The Chipmunks.

(G, 07, R, CC) Movie: The Incredible Hulk. (M, 08, R, CC) Cricket. ICC World Cup. Final.

Spyforce. (PG, R) Newstyle Direct. (G) Creflo A Dollar. (G) Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (G, R)

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Insiders. (CC) Inside Business. (CC) Offsiders. (CC) Asia Pacific Focus. (R, CC) Songs Of Praise. (G, R, CC) Landline. (CC) Planet Earth: Jungles. (G, R, CC) Crime And Punishment. (PG, R, CC) To Be Advised.

Calder: Sculpteur De L’Air. (G, CC) Elaine Paige. (CC) The Lost Thing. (CC) Art Nation. (CC) Mr Bean. (G, R) Doctor Who. (PG, R, CC) Chris Humfrey’s Wild Life. (G, CC) News. (CC) Human Planet. (G, CC) News Update. (CC) Midsomer Murders. (M, CC) Compass: Bunbury Cathedral. (CC) The Street. (M, R, CC) Inside The Great Magazines. (R, CC) Movie: Unknown World. (PG, 51, R) Movie: Criminal Lawyer. (G, 37, R) Movie: Beauty For The Asking. (b&w, G, 39, R) 4.00 Late Programs.

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Garner Ted Armstrong. (G) Life Today With James Robison. (G) Weekend Sunrise. (CC) The Amazing Race. (PG, R, CC) True Beauty. (PG, R, CC) Remnants Of Everest. (PG, R) Football. AFL. Round 2. Sydney v Essendon. From ANZ Stadium, Sydney.

Surf Patrol. (G, R, CC) Drive-Thru Australia. (G) News. (CC) Sunday Night. (CC) Border Security. (PG, CC) The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, CC) Bones. (M, R, CC) After a mummified human body is found, Booth and Brennan identify the victim as a missing teenage volleyball player.

Castle. (M, CC) After a prominent astrophysicist is found dead, the victim of explosive decompression, Castle jokingly theorises she was the victim of alien abduction.

Serial Killers. (M, R) The First 48: Double Life. (M) Home Shopping. (G) Early News. (CC)

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Go, Diego! Go! (G) Dora The Explorer. (G) Weekend Today. (CC) Wide World Of Sports. (G, CC) The NRL Sunday Footy Show. (G) The Sunday Roast. (PG) The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air. (G, R) The Million Dollar Drop. (PG, R, CC) The Farmer Wants A Wife. (PG, R, CC) Rugby League. NRL. Round 4.

Sydney Roosters v Wests Tigers. From Sydney Football Stadium.

News. (CC) Customs. (PG, CC) Send In The Dogs Australia. (PG, CC) 60 Minutes. (CC) The Mentalist. (M, CC) Harry’s Law. (M, CC) CSI: Miami. (M, R, CC) The Guardian. (M) Rugby League. Super League. Round 8. Leeds Rhinos v Wigan Warriors.

From Headingley Carnegie Stadium, Leeds, England.

WIN Presents. (R) Spyforce. (PG, R) Danoz Direct. (G) GMA: Sunday Edition. (CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

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Grand Designs Revisited. (G, R, CC) Minuscule. (G, R) News. (CC) 7.30. (CC) Australian Story. (CC) Four Corners. (CC) Media Watch. (CC) Q&A. (CC) Lateline. (CC) Lateline Business. (R, CC) Blue Murder. (M, R, CC) The Clinic. (PG, R, CC) Movie: Hotel Sahara. (PG, 51, R, CC) Bowls. Australian Open. Women’s singles second semi-final. Replay.

Travel Oz. (G, R, CC) The Cook And The Chef. (G, R, CC) Something In The Air. (G, R, CC) New Inventors. (G, R, CC)

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Brothers & Sisters. (M, CC) My Shocking Story: The Real Wolf Kids. (PG, R) Parks And Recreation. (M, R) Home Shopping. (G) Early News. (CC)

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Rugby League. Super League. Round 8. Salford City Reds v Crusaders RL. From The Willows, Salford, England.

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

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

Grand Designs Revisited. (G, R, CC) Minuscule. (G, R) News. (CC) 7.30. (CC) Foreign Correspondent. (CC) How Earth Made Us. (CC) QI. (CC) Phillipa Finch. (Final, G, CC) First Tuesday Book Club. (M, CC) Lateline. (CC) Lateline Business. (R, CC) Four Corners. (R, CC) Media Watch. (R, CC) Movie: The Phantom Of The Opera. (b&w, PG, 25, R) 2.00 Movie: Girl Rush. (PG, 44, R, CC) 3.00 Big Ideas. (R, CC) 4.00 Late Programs.

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Winners & Losers. (PG, CC) Jenny throws a party to celebrate Bec and Matt setting the wedding date, an event which brings everyone together for the first time. Bec makes a shock announcement.

Parenthood. (M, CC) Cougar Town. (M, CC) The Kardashians. (M) 10 Years Younger. (PG) Home Shopping. (G) Early News. (CC)

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

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News At 5pm. (CC) Jamie’s Thirty Minute Meals. (G, CC) Evening News. (CC) Bondi Vet. (PG, R, CC) The Oprah Winfrey Show. (PG, CC) Hawaii Five-0. (Mv, R, CC) After a former cyber-terrorism expert is kidnapped, the team races to rescue him before there is a breach in national security.

White Collar. (M, CC) Football. (CC) AFL. Round 2. Gold Coast Suns v Carlton. From the Gabba, Brisbane.

Infomercials. (PG) Bayless Conley. (G) It Is Written. (PG) Hour Of Power. (G)

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Gauguin: The Full Story.

Accentus: Transcriptions. (G, R) Eating Art. (PG, R) PBS NewsHour. (CC) Prototype This! (G) World News Australia. (CC) Monster Moves: Supersize Steamship. (PG, R, CC) Iron Chef. (G, CC) RocKwiz. (PG, CC) Movie: Margot At The Wedding. (M, 07) Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jack Black. Family secrets are exposed, and relationships ruined, when a woman and her son visit her sister to announce her upcoming wedding.

SOS. (MA15+) Life’s A Zoo. (M, R, CC) Drawn Together. (MA15+, R, CC) WeatherWatch.

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Everybody Hates Chris. (PG, R) Places We Go. (G) News. (CC) Jamie’s Thirty Minute Meals. (G) Evening News. (CC) The Biggest Loser Families. (PG, CC) Modern Family. (PG, R, CC) Bondi Rescue. (PG, CC) Hawaii Five-0. (Mv, CC) NCIS. (M, R, CC) NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv, R, CC) Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 2.

Spanish Grand Prix. From Circuito de Jerez, Spain.

Infomercials. (PG, R) Joyce Meyer. (PG) Religious Programs.

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Early News. (CC) Toasted TV. (G, CC) Totally Wild. (C, CC) Wurrawhy. (P, CC) News. (CC) The Circle. (PG, CC) Dr Phil. (PG, CC) The Oprah Winfrey Show. (PG, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, R, CC) Judge Judy. (PG, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R, CC) Good Chef Bad Chef. (G, CC) The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) News. (CC) 6.30 With George Negus. (CC) The 7PM Project. (PG, CC) 2011: 100 Days Of Disaster. (CC) Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala. (CC) 6.30 With George Negus. (R, CC) News/Sports Tonight. (CC) David Letterman. (PG) Ally McBeal. (M) Infomercials. (PG, R) Joyce Meyer. (PG) Kenneth Copeland. (PG) James Robison. (PG) Benny Hinn. (PG)

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Mandarin News Australia. (R, CC) WorldWatch.

Urdu News.

Maltese News.

Football Asia.

Soccer. Euro 2012 Qualifier.

Netherlands v Hungary. Highlights.

From Amsterdam Arena, Netherlands.

UEFA Champions League Magazine.

Speedweek.

Celtic Thunder: Take Me Home.

Little Mosque On The Prairie. (G, R) Living Black. (CC) Cycling Central.

Thalassa. (G, CC) World News Australia. (CC) A History Of Scotland. (PG, R, CC) Dateline. (CC) Cutting Edge: Who Killed Maggie Thatcher? (M, CC) The behind-thescenes story of Margaret Thatcher’s final days in power.

Cycling. UCI World Tour. Tour of Flanders. From Belgium.

Movie: Sounds Of Sand. (MA15+, 06, R) WeatherWatch.

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Japanese News.

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

The Crew. (G) Living Black. (R, CC) Letters And Numbers. (G, CC) World News Australia. (CC) MythBusters. (G, CC) Man Vs Wild: Alaska. (CC) BearGrylls returns to Alaska to once again demonstrate how to survive in the region’s remote wilderness.

World News Australia. (CC) Ugly Americans. (M, CC) South Park. (M) Wilfred. (MA15+, R, CC) The World Game. (R) Living Black. (R, CC) Movie: Summer of ’62. (M, 07, R) WeatherWatch.

Korean News.

Japanese News.

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Hindi News.

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Movie: In The Mood For Love. (G, 00, R) White Bread. (PG, R) Living Black. (R, CC) Letters And Numbers. (G, R, CC) The Journal. (CC) PBS NewsHour. (CC) Global Village. (G, R, CC) Letters And Numbers. (G, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Insight. (CC) The Secret Life Of Chaos. (PG, CC) With the help of chaos theory, Professor Jim Al-Khalili sets out to discover how a universe, which started off as dust, ended up boasting intelligent life.

World News Australia. (CC) Hot Docs: Draquila – Berlusconi’s Empire.

Movie: Since Otar Left. (M, 03, R) WeatherWatch Overnight.

Soccer. UEFA Champions League.

Quarter-final first leg. Real Madrid v Tottenham Hotspur. From Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid.

Wednesday March 30, 2011

Tell them how good a job you can do!

Builders

CHARLIE & RICKY SALVESTRO

SUNRISE BUILDING

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Tiler

MIKE TAYLOR THE TILER Lic No R57574

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

Mobile 0412 902 303 Home 64589285

Carpet Cleaning, General Cleaning

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24 Hour Emergency Flood Relief 02 6452 7648 0402 205 987 Ph/Fax: Email: magiclean@optusnet.com.au Drillers

PO Box 661 Cooma NSW 2630

Ph : 0406 995 228

Email : axecleaning@optusnet.com.au Performance Horses

Girraween PERFORMANCE HORSES Proprietors : John & Jackie Flower ∙ Horse breaking in & re-educating difficult horses ∙ Riding Lessons, specialising in nervous riders & horses o ∙ Jumping Lessons also es available for all grades

horses for sale Phone 02 64524445 Mobile 0412 957596

Dog Grooming and Training

Earthmoving/Equipment

McMahon’s Earthmoving Dog Training Classes for all ages.

Puppy Classes Junior Classes Advanced and Agility Classes Behavioural Consultations Socialisation Group

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

• REACH MOWER • BACKHOE • TIP TRUCK • BOBCAT • EXCAVATOR • GRADER • ROLLER · SITE LEVELLING & FOOTING · ROAD CONSTRUCTION & GRADING · DANGEROUS TREE FELLING · SHED BUILDING · CONCRETING

PH: 6454 1142 MOB: 0427 270 492

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Insurance

Tyres

Funeral Services

THE NEW

JUST TYRES COOMA

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

FOR ALL YOUR TYRE NEEDS CONTACT JUST TYRES ON 6452 1411

Providing a professional and understanding service

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

54 Bombala St, Cooma

Hire

NOW HIRE IT , IT’S SO EASY WITH COOMA TOOL & PLANT HIRE

LIGHTNINGSTRIKES TREE SURGERY Dean Hooper

EQUIPMENT HIRE FOR THE TRADESMEN, BUILDER, HANDYMAN & WOMEN

Firewood Supply Service

HOT FIREWOOD - CUT & SPLIT

Ph: 6454 6044

Owner Operator Insured

Finding Nemo Jumping Castle

FREE QUOTES 17m Cherry Picker

Buy it by the Bag, ute/trailer, or save and buy bulk Cubic m³, pick up or delivery available.

12m Tipper 5.5 Tonne Excavator

Ride-on Lawnmower

with Grab

COOMA TOOL & PLANT HIRE 4 Vale St, Cooma

NIMMITABEL NSW

Ph: 6452 1705

Covering all areas

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Music Lessons

ARE YOU READY TO ROCK!

Rock guitar lessons now available.

What ever music you’re into we’ll have you playing like a pro in no time.

Metallica, ac/dc, red hot chili peppers, green day, Jack Johnson...

We teach all these guitar styles and more: - Contemporary rock, - Hits from the 90’s, 80’s, 70’s, 60’s & 50’s - Country - Blues - Classical

Individual private lessons tailored to suit your goals.

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

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

Phone Brad 6452 1634 or 0417 407 049

Optometrist

Snake Repeller

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NEXT EYE TESTING Tuesday April 5 Monday May 16 Tuesday May 17 Visioncare and DVA suppliers 171 Sharp Street Cooma Ph/Fax 6452 1048 1800 678 880 Mob 0412 439 550

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• Solar powered with battery. Runs day & night.

• Our snake repeller is effective against all snake species • Will not affect pets & animals • Genuine Sentinel Snake Repeller, not a cheap imitation.

ONLY $95 incl GST

Contact us on Ph: (02) 6453 3448 mob 0407 411 654

Wednesday March 30, 2011

Garden Club lunch at Numeralla School The Cooma Garden Club enjoyed a lunch prepared by the students of Numeralla Public School today.

When members of the club came to see the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program in action last year they decided to come back for lunch in March 2011.

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Twenty two members enjoyed Mozzarella and Basil then proudly waited on tables to ensure their visitors Tart with garlic roasted tomatoes, sweet corn fritters were well looked after. with avocado salsa, baby spinach salad with maple The left over produce from the garden was donated syrup dressing and Lebanese garlic bread followed by to the nursing home to be sold at their Fete. tea and coffee.

The students and volunteers prepared the meal and

St Pats students in Engquest Challenge

As part of Engineering Australia’s Engquest Challenge, Year 7 students at St Patrick’s Parish School have been involved in conducting research into different design elements of bridges, their structural elements and forces.

The challenge brief was to design and construct a model of a single-span bridge that would cross a 400mm gorge using plastic drinking straws but without having any supporting pillars.

To help create their design, the students used progeCAD, an engineering and architectural computer-aided drawing program. The design teams have so far evaluated their bridges’ strengths and weaknesses, and are currently testing the designs when they are made of more rigid icy pole sticks.

IT teacher at St Pat’s Mrs Amanda Knott says that the program has been very engaging for the students who recently received awards from Engineering Australia for their involvement in this year’s challenge.

“It’s been a bit crazy to watch at times,” Next term the class will be using the CAD to design and Mrs Knott laughs, “every child has had input into the design and construction phase and they then construct a model skate park. were all very excited to receive a Participation Certificate and the various ‘prizes’ that Engineering Australia sent.”

Pictured: St Patrick’s Parish School Students who participated in the Engquest challenge with their certificates.

Tell them how good a job you can do!

Realestate

Motor

· Amanda Rook: Sales · Chrissy Humphreys: Property Manager · Kelly Bertossi: Sales/Administration · Caroline Lynch: Property Management

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

Shop 3 Centennial Plaza, Cooma Ph: 6452 4043 Painting Services

Lloyd Campbell

Tree Services

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

24 HOUR TOWING

404 Monaro Hwy PO Box 981 Cooma NSW 2630

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

Advertise

Painting

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

NO JOB IS TOO SMALL

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

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»»BUSINESS OF THE WEEK«« High Country Kitchens - Ph: 6452 7833

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High Country Kitchens have only been in business for a short time, but the demand and interest in custom designed kitchens and cabinets, has Norman Moers and his staff busy.

Norman has been in the cabinet making and furniture industry for the past 20 years and has worked in the local area for most of it.

He saw the demand for custom made kitchens and felt it was time to venture out on his own.

Cabinet making and furniture has been in his family for years and he feels he knows what works when it comes to designing for a specific space.

Norman and his staff are also in the process of designing and implementing a show room in order for customers to see firsthand what is possible.

Norman’s strong principle is how a kitchen is designed and installed.

From quality made kitchens, laundries, wardrobes and vanities HCK can cater for your needs.

From commercial to residential, High Country Kitchens cover the whole Monaro region and are more than happy to provide you with a free quote.

Contact Norman and his team.

For more information, call in or contact Norman on 6452 7833.

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

SELF STORAGE SHEDS AVAILABLE • • • • •

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

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

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

68 Polo Flat Road Polo Flat Cooma NSW 2630

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Cooma Show results Continued from page 6...

Photography 31 BLACK AND WHITE ANY SUBJECT 1st Gabriella Cigana 2nd Kelly Chapman 3rd Brianna Kerr 3rd Eloise Raffaele HC Kelly Chapman HC Gabriella Cigana HC Brianna Kerr SUBSECTION 3 JUNIOR - 11 YEARS & UNDER CLASS:32 ANY SUBJECT 1st Zoe Fraser 2nd Penny Fletcher 2nd Lachlan Guiliani 3rd Hugh Haywood-Mercer 3rd Sarah Ventura HC Damian Fletcher HC Zoe Fraser HC Sarah Lynch 33 PETS 1st Sarah Lynch

Hoof and results

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Matilda Lawler Lachlan Guiliani Jessica Povey CATS Jessica Povey Zoe Fraser Jessica Povey DOGS Zoe Fraser Lachlan Guiliani

OVERALL WINNERS BEST PHOTO IN SHOW OPEN Narelle Allen JUNIOR 12 - 17 YEARS Emma Vejvoda JUNIOR 11YRS & UNDER Jessica Povey MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR OPEN Judy Goggin JUNIOR 12 - 17 YEARS Gabriella Cigana JUNIOR 11YRS & UNDER Zoe Fraser

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2nd C & H Keighley; 3rd C & H keighley, 4th Ian Stewart.

Class 3 hook: 1st PA Schofield, 2nd BM Adams & Sons; 3rd BA Class 1 hoof: 1st Livinia Evans; Adams & Sons, 4th PA Schofield.

2nd Trent Stewart; 3rd J Phillips; 4th RM & JJ Baron; 5th RJ Hain.

Cooma Rural Champion on Class 2 hoof: 1st Charles hoof; Keighley; 2nd Livinia Evans; 3rd Ian C & H Keighley; Stewart; 4th C & H Keighley.

Reserve champion Livinia Evans; Class 3 hoof: 1st PA Schofield, Monaro Meats Champion on 2nd BM Adamsn and sons; 3rd BM hook: Adams & Sons; 4th PA Schofield.

PA Schofield; Reserve Trent Stewart; Class 1 hook: Trent Stewart; 2nd Gaerloch White Suffolk Most Livinia Evans; 3rd RM & JJ Baron; Successful Exhibitor: 4th J Phillips Livinia Evans.

Class 2 hook: 1st Livinia Evans,

Claire’s carousel Welcome, reader,s to Claire’s Carousel where I invite you to join me as I explore some of the social events and community happenings in our region.

If you would like to tell me of your special outings or have community events coming up please phone me on 64523137, mobile 0434352992 or email spray5@optusnet.com.au CWA BUS TRIP Calling all knitters CWA Cooma have arranged a bus trip to Bowral where you will visit The Wool Addiction Shop and My Place both selling wool of all plys and colours.

Discounts available on some wool.

This is happening on Thursday March 31 and Barbara on 64523012 will be pleased to answer all enquiries and make a booking for you.

Lunch can be purchased at The Wool Addictiion Shop.

OSTRI CH EGG 1.3 KILOS Rotary Club of Cooma meets up with Tuggernong Rotary Club once a year to celebrate St Patrick’s Day and the venue is at Michelago.

This year one of the fund raising competitions was to guess the weight of an ostrich egg which was donated by Julie Johnston.

Margaret Echarri was the clever winner guessing the exact weight at 1.3 kilos!!.

Now what to do with the egg?

Margaret decided to make an enormous omelette and seven guests were invited to her home for an early breakfast All agreed the ostrich egg was delicious accompanied by tomato

and bacon pieces.

All money raised by this competition was donated to the Fire Service Brigade at Michelago.

CHANGE OF DATE Please note a change of date for The Afternoon of Fun, Fashion and Dance in aid of The Consulting Room at Sir William Hudson Nursing Home with a small donation to Cooma’s FM Community Radio.

The date is now April 9, same time, same venue. Hostesses Valmai Mylan and myself assure you of a delightful afternoon.

The Speical Guest Artist is Connor Costella, Junior Australian Irish Dancer wow!!

We will also see Rosie O’Sullivan Dance Studio and Morgan Whitbread (from Canberra) and several other artists.

The mini bridal fashion parade and cultural costumes parade will add to the afternoon.

Tickets at Cooma Fabric Salon, $15 for adults and $5 children afternoon tea included.

COOMA MEN’S BREAKFAST Cooma Men’s Breakfast will be held Saturday April 2 at 7a.m. at the Salvation Army Hall, Mittagang Road.

The guest speaker will be Rev Noel Williams, a Defence Force Chaplain who was called to Ministry 35 years ago after a dramatic conversation experience – he will tell you all!!

The cost is $7 for a hot breakfast and $4 for a light breakfast concessions available.

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

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

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

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

1 Kaiser Street, Polo Flat

LTD

Everybody Needs a Shed!!!

Carports, Garages, Homes, Farm and Industrial Sheds.

Wool Marketing - Not just wool selling

Wool Buyers & Wool Brokers Office & Wool Store

Proud builder of Kitome Distributor of Bushmans Tanks

9 Polo Flat Rd Cooma Ph: 6452 7540 Mob: 0407 362 307

Authorised Distributor

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

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

Phone: 6458 3720 Robert Kerrison

www.snowysheds.com.au

SOUTHERN SERVICE CENTRE

MTA • LMD 12556

Specialising in Farm Machinery - Sales & Services Gregory Abraham ANIAME

Proprietor 40 Polo Flat Road Cooma, NSW 2630

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

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General Road Freight Service

Specialising in Baked Enamel Finishes

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Ph 6452 1568 Fax 6452 2307 Carlaminda Rd, Cooma

HIGH COUNTRY TRUSS & FRAMES COMPUTERISED DESIGN

41 Holland Rd, Polo Flat PO Box 46 Cooma 2630

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

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

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WORK WANTED Gyprock plastering and handyman service.

Reasonable rates in Cooma area.

Call Arny on 0412 360 505 mobile (AH) 6452 6988

Are you interested in Graphic Design and print media ?

If so, The Monaro Post would like to hear from you.

We are growing and are seeking to employ a trainee in Graphic Design/Pre-Press.

If you have a flair for design, are computer literate and would like to work in a challenging and exciting environment, forward your resume to : Production Manager The Monaro Post PO Box 1227 COOMA NSW 2630 or email production@monaropost.com.au

If you are a motivated person and not afraid of hard work, please phone Donna 0428 484 106.

COMPETITION WINNER

Trainee Position New trainee position at Cooma's leading beauty skin centre.

General and beauty retail.

A diverse role working with all aspects of beauty retailing and business communication.

For role description contact Sharni at sharn.p@bigpond.com or ring 0418459801.

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

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

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

Positions available for part-time and weekend shop assistants for a new Bakery opening April in Cooma.

To apply call 0423677094 or email resume to watsonsbakery@gmail.com

COOMA SHOW HORSE EVENTS THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 3 from 8am at Cooma Pony Club grounds and Ti Tree Racecourse, Numeralla Road, Cooma $5 entry.

Refreshments available, Spectators welcome

COOMA LITTLE THEATRE AUDITIONS

Applications close Wednesday, 30th March 2011.

Casual labourer required

PUBLIC NOTICES

Corryong Australia

The Man From Snowy River Bush Festival Competition was won by

WAYNE MACKAY of “ Frying Pan” Congratulations on winning the Weekend Pass.

GOT SOMETHING TO SAY? POST IT!

Sunday April 3 at 3pm and Tuesday April 5 at 7.30pm are the audition dates for a set of One Act Plays.

Male and female adults are encouraged to attend.

This is a great opportunity to try your hand at acting with our local community theatre.

As well as acting there are opportunities to be involved in other aspects of the theatre such as technical sound and lighting, backstage, stage management etc.

For extra information contact Mark Salvestro on 0408 589 020 or Genevieve Kenneally on genevieve.kenneally@gmail.com Or just turn up at auditions.

CLEARANCE SALE PROPERTY CLEARANCE SALE 8 Barnes St, Dalgety NSW 2628 SATURDAY 9th April 2011 @ 12pm Account: Kevin McMahon Household items: cabinets, wardrobes, chairs, tables etc. sundries / misc: model aircraft collection, figurines, workshop tools, Antiques: miners lounge, gramophone, washstand, including 1953 FJ Holden Ute 1 owner, registered, original condition.

Terms: Bidding card system registration ID required, cash / approved chq. Pickup on day.

Further information & photos nickkirshner.com.au P (02) 64566783 M 0416 287829 E nick@nickkirshner.com.au

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Hobo for a day at Adaminaby Bowling Club

Adaminaby bowlers had a fun day last Friday when they became “hobos for a day”. The fun event was to raise money for the club. Pictured, Peter Daal in sartorial hobo slendour, bag ladies, Chris Schroeder, Liz Gales, Glenda Daal, Yutta Kowalewski and Pam Brayshaw; a colouful group and Jay Richens, club manager.

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FUNERAL NOTICE

MUGRIDGE, Norman Howard Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 27th March 2011 at Cooma Hospital, formerly of Baron St, Cooma.

Aged 72 years.

Father and father in-law to Glynis, Cheryl and Trevor, Peter and Robyn. Grandfather to Janelle, Peta, Scott, Samantha and Todd.

The relatives and friends of the late NORMAN HOWARD MUGRIDGE are invited to attend his funeral service to be held by the graveside in the Moonbah Cemetery at 11:00am, on Friday April 1st 2011.

Allens Funerals Cooma Alan & Catherine Dodd Directors Family Owned & Operated FDA - 02 6452 2094

PROBATE NOTICE IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES EQUITY DIVISION PROBATE After 14 days from publication of this notice an Application for Probate of the Will dated 21 November 2007 of OSWALD BREWIS formerly of “Murranumbla” Cooma but late of Sir William Hudson Memorial Nursing Home, Cooma, retired Grazier, will be made by the Executors, Oswald Brewis and William Ashley Brewis.

Creditors are required to send particulars of their claims upon the Estate to Blaxland Mawson & Rose, Solicitors, 3 Dawson Street, Cooma NSW 2630, DX 5522 Cooma.

The Monaro Post Big distribution Better value for money!

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Sport

Wednesday March 30, 2011

Cooma Cycling Club - end of season ride On Saturday March 19, Cooma Cycling Club held its end of season training ride, seven members of the club took to the road for the 40km ride out on the Middling Bank Road.

Rain had threatened all day, but lucky for riders the 3pm start was fine and the road dry, so it was overcast skies and a cool north west wind that made for a testing ride.

The seven club riders were Fiona Blyton, Gerald Blyton, Terry Murphy, Frank Bakker, Mike Hutchison, George Javurek and Wouter Vochteloo.

The 40kms training ride was over two 20km legs, the first leg was ridden at a steady pace and the group stuck together all very social, but when they turned for the second leg the pace quickened and the stronger riders were soon well out in front, first back to the start was Gerald Blyton who led in the front group of George Javurek and Mike Hutchison, the tail enders were encouraged home

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by Frank Bakker.

That evening the club held its end of the summer season dinner at the Cooma Hotel dining room, the dinner was very well organised by Suzie Ffrost, and was well attended by members and spouses and friends.

Also that evening the “wooden spoon” trophy was presented to Wouter Vochteloo for his persistent effort completing the days ride in last place.

Cooma Cycling Club ride all year, and when daylight saving time ends it’s a 2pm start every Saturday, meeting at the Centennial Park carpark.

New members are always welcome, enquires can be made by contacting our president Wouter Vochteloo Ph: 6452 7331.

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at Saturday’s ride.

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it entitles you to special treatment and hopefully in the not too distant future the club would like to see the construction of a clubhouse at Rotary Oval. Already a sub committee has been formed and they have begun talking with council and researching any grants that may be available.

At the conclusion of the evening the lucky member who won two jersey’s, one a Red Devils first grade signed jumper and the other a Brumbies jumper, was Ryan Van Gemert.

Pictured: Mark Fraser, Mick Mayhew, Mauro Cesarin, Graham Litchfield, Marg and Peter Quodling.

Brumbies visit St Pat’s

Three members of the Brumbies Rugby Union team visited St Pat’s School, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Christian Lealiifano and Jerry Yanuyanutawa, who thrilled the youngsters by firstly holding a question and answer session with them, then signing posters, hats and anything else the kids had brought along.

Pictured above are Broc Allen and Dylan Van Gemert with Adam Ashley-Cooper.

1. Put down to being caught in rabies outbreak (7) 5. Prohibitions cover two articles 28 and 29-across (7) 10. Pulse had made light-headed (4) 11. Breaking a diet that's very unbalanced? (3,2,5) 12. Fireworks from 28 and 29-across (8) 13. Connects new dad and child (4,2) 14. Toilet ends 23-across with a twist 28 and 29-across (5) 16. Is it machismo to display dirty linen during church service? (9) 18. Bay growing beside little yard in a very poor way (9) 20. Yank crossed over East African state (5) 23. Irrational number linking risque theft to 21-down, perhaps (6) 24. View point encompasses battered corpse (8) 26. Drunk slipped some alcohol in the glass of the prude (5-5) 27. Stagger back 28 and 29-across (4) 28 and 29-across. 11-across and disenchanted with that supermarket cart (3,4,7)

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ACROSS 1. Hug (7) 2. Authors punished by the old Indonesian 5. Grave inscription (7) regime (7) 10. Applaud (4) 3. Rice cooked without leaving, at first, any trace (5) 11. Heraldic bearings (4,2,4) 4. Jeer the last character who drank a lot (6) 12. Sponge (8) 6. Casually place arm round love and her friend, in an 13. Mercury or Venus (6) unprincipled manner (8) 14. Retributive justice flowing from one's 7. Roll ball under a heap (9) past deeds (5) 8. Using sonar device without a chain, 21-down 16. Sperm whale secretion, used in moors (7) 9. One Apple Islander fixes step - very very slowly! perfumes (9) 18. Large tomb (9) (2,1,6,4) 15. As chip, it fostered love for a crop of 27-across? (9) 20. Mob (5) 23. Civilian lodgings for a soldier (6) 17. Colour of the warships depressed ... (4,4) 24. Difficult to hold, greasy (8) 19. ... a court officer who may grow more unwell 26. Pasta round filled with meat and during punch-up ... (7) 21. ... with sailor, developing achy joint (7) cheese (10) 22. Loud stranger gets food ... (6) 27. Wind-borne toy (4) 25. ... and board for quiet lean derelict (5) 28. Indonesian orchestra (7) 29. Voracious South American fish (7)

LAST WEEKS SOLUTIONS

The Cooma Red Devils held a membership number night on March 19.

All membership numbers were available on the night with a silent auction determining the most popular numbers, all other numbers were allocated via a random drawer. About 80 people attended the evening and 75 memberships were sold on the night.

The highly contested number one membership was sold to James Quodling, for $790. Other hotly contested numbers were numbers three and seven, which went for $400 each. The remaining numbers brought varying amounts, with members paying between $10 and $790 for a particular number.

Memberships are still available for $50 for adults and $20 for under 18’s.

The total amount for memberships was over $3000 for the evening, with a total not yet ready at time of going to press.

By becoming a member of the club

Cryptic CLUES SOLUTION

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2. Disease transmitted by mosquitos (7) 3. Indian money (5) 4. Silkworm's protection (6) 6. Jogged the memory (8) 7. Nelson's great victory of 1805 (9) 8. City destroyed by Vesuvius in 79 AD (7) 9. Deposed Iraqi dictator (6,7) 15. Parasitic plant (9) 17. Small fleet (8) 19. US state with the Grand Canyon (7) 21. Floral emblem of NSW (7) 22. Two-piece swimsuit (6) 25. Proper, correct (5)

QUICK CLUES SOLUTION

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Sport

Wednesday March 30, 2011

CORC Amcross action

Mitchell Phillips.

Brad Fitzgerald.

Craig Dixon and Tim Hedger.

Wayne Flynn.

Cooma netball competition underway

Round one of Cooma netball competition was a wet affair.

Last Saturday the courts were again full of netballers.

Sport

Wednesday March 30, 2011

Cooma field & game Shoot Results

On Sunday March 20, Cooma Field & Game held their monthly Clay Target Shoot at the range at

Middlingbank The 100 Target Field and Game is an Annual Shoot sponsored by Coffees Hotel of 6 Short Street, Cooma.

Our thanks go to all of our Sponsors for their support We had shooters attend from Canberra and Bermagui as well as the locals.

Field & Game Clay Target Shooting is simulated hunting and the targets are travelling through the bush, flitting behind trees etc. The targets are thrown Overall High Gun Mark Raabe (Bermagui) 88/100 A Grade 1st Richard Seears (Cooma) 2nd John Starr (Cooma) 3rd Terry Thistleton (Cooma)

84/100 82/100 80/100

B Grade 1st Ed Osolins (Cooma)

74/100

and can be travelling in any direction i.e. from right to left, left to right, coming from behind, coming from in front, rolling across the ground etc. to simulate the actions of game birds and animals.

Our congratulations go to Mark Raabe of Bermagui who managed to shoot 25/25 which is a very rare occurance in this discipline.

Our next shoot is the 4 days over the Easter period with Good Friday being a 75 target 20 gauge State Championship, Easter Saturday being a 100 target State Selection, Easter Sunday being the Easter Classic 200 target which includes Saturdays score and Easter Monday a 75 target side by side State Championship.

2nd Reg McGufficke (Cooma) 3rd Chris Robinson (Cooma)

Fight night in Cooma

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67/100 64/100

C Grade 1st Roger Sands (Cooma ) 65/100 =2nd Chris Duffy (Cooma) 62/100 = 2nd Richard Warner (Cooma) 62/100

Cooma Swimming Club The club wishes Josh Alford all the best when he takes part in the Telstra 2011 Australian Swimming Championships at Olympic Park Aquatic Centre in Sydney from April 1-8.

Josh will contest the multi-class events in 50m and 100m freestyle. Josh has been a member of the club for seven years and has performed strongly this year as he aims to make the Para Olympic Games.

The club will hold its last club night on Wednesday. A social night of swimming will be held, followed by a BBQ and presentations.

Club Results for Week 6: Freestyle 25m – New swimmers, Ethan and Rachael Hunt and Darcy Barnes.

50m – Most improved Ashleigh Steinke (2 secs), Megan Trotter – other improvers Annika and Maddie Rooney, Jasmin Stratham and Emma Hopkin.

100m – Most improved Cory Byrne (7 secs) – other improvers Noah Saddler and Josh Steinke.

Backstroke 25m – Most improved Liam Davis and Shelley Kleven.

50m – Most improved Matt Buchanan (9 secs) other improvers Annika and Maddie Rooney, Brenna Clayton, Cory Byrne, Deuchar Allen, Matthew Hopkin and Ryan Harmer.

100m – Most improved Noah Saddler (41 secs) – other improvers Jarrod Sopniewski and Ben Trotter.

Breaststroke 25m – Most improved Bailee Walsh.

50m – Most improved Matthew Hopkin (4 secs) and Ryan Harmer (4 secs) – other improvers Annika Rooney, Ashleigh Steinke and Emma Hopkins.

100m – Most improved Noah Saddler (9 secs) – other improvers Nikki Harmer and Josh Steinke.

Club Results for Week 7 Backstoke 25m – Most improved Liam Davis (2 secs) 50m – Most improved Ella Davis (5 secs) – other improvers Deuchar Allen, Nikki Harmer and Matthew Hopkins.

100m – Most improved Matt Buchanan (11 secs) – other improvers Darcy Clayton, Jacob McLean Guion and Jarrod Sopniewski.

Breaststroke 25m – Most improved Liam Davis.

50m – Most improved Ella Davis (6 secs) – other improvers Will Saddler and Ed Larritt.

100m – Most improved Noah Saddler (6 secs) – other improvers Darcy Clayton and Zac Saddler.

Freestyle 25m – Most improved Liam Davis.

50m – Most improved Matthew Hopkin (4 secs) – other improvers Emma Hopkin and Deuchar Allen.

100m – Most improved Noah Saddler (8 secs) – other improvers Jarrod Sopniewski, Zac Saddler and Blake Rixon.

Dartsplayers Australia is coming to Cooma on April 1, 2 and 3 for a darts tournament to be held at the Cooma Car Club.

The competition will be a ‘round-robin’ style, eg. 6 players per board, everyone plays 5 games best of 3, top 2 progresses to next level. Cost will be $20 per day with food beverages available at the venue.

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

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

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

Dartsplay Australia this weekend

Charlie Thompson was the winner of the junior middleweigth bout at the fight night held at Cooma Showground last Friday.

Cooma netball results

Round two of the netball season rolled out on Saturday.

The weather had turned cool, and those at the ground turned to the aroma coming from the canteen, reminding us of the cooler months ahead and how a bacon and egg roll can be so satisfying.

Outcomes Netta: The Netta division continues to be very promising, with the focus on ball skills, we can see a few representative players coming out of this group.

Thanks continues to go to the coordinators for the time, effort and skills they are passing on to our next champions.

12’s division: Hot Chilli Peppers defeated Licorice Allsorts An exciting game in which the final score didn’t reflect the quality of the teams.

Cherry Ripes defeated Fircrackers A fantastic game, injury prone with Mollie Adams, and Gabrielle Steiner hitting the court. Great sportsmanship shown by all players.

Jumping Fleas had the bye.

14’s division: Pandas won on a forfeit from the Pink Panthers Dynamites defeated Monaro High Both teams managed to scrape together teams. What a game with Dynamites getting there in the end.

Purple Pops defeated Tweens Tweens played very well competing with a very quick game and the height from the purple pops an advantage.

Open’s division: Astras defeated Vintage Bellas This was a very fast and intense game.

Team 5 defeated Boyce Bandits Both teams put everything into the game.

Sweet Action won on forfeit from Gidgillys Round 3: Sees the Cherry Ripes, on canteen duty in the morning, with Monaro High and team 5 on duty for the afternoon.

REMINDER: Registration fees are due, before individual players are able to take the courts this week.

Also “ Many hands make light work” BYES: Licorice Allsorts and Purple Pops

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Cooma Cats to honour history at Season Launch The Cooma Cats will honour the club’s past when they launch their 2011 season this Saturday.

After their opening round clash with league newcomers Tuggeranong at Snowy Oval at 1pm, the Cooma Cats will hold a Season Launch Dinner and official opening of the club’s new “Hall of Fame” and Memorabilia Room at Dodds Hotel.

The opening of the Hall of Fame and Memorabilia Room at Dodds Hotel represents a significant milestone for the club as it finally gives the Cats a “home” to publically display their history and honour past players and officials.

Cooma Cats Club President Dave Paterson said the Hall of Fame and Memorabilia Room had been a major gap in the club’s organisation.

“Thanks to our ongoing partnership with Dodds Hotel who has provided us with a room, all Cooma Cats – old and new – can proudly display their memorabilia and by doing so, honour past players, officials and fans,” Dave said.

“Everyone associated with the Cats now has a place where they can come and reflect on the club’s great past, its wonderful personalities and achievements over many years.

“Many people over the past four decades have made a great contribution to Cooma through their commitment to the area’s only AFL club, and our new Hall of Fame and Memorabilia Room is a place where that contribution can be seen and reflected on,” he said.

The Hall of Fame and Memorabilia Room contains team photos from every year since the club was formally launched in 1976, the club’s perpetual trophies and honour board, a much more.

Taking pride of place is the club’s only premiership pennant which it won in 1984, as well as the match ball from

that great victory over Western Creek.

Another treasured item is a team photo of the very first Cooma Cats side from 1956 – a team of Australian Rules football diehards who brought the game to the region during the great Snowy era.

Dave said a key item displayed in the collection was the “Number 7 jumper” worn by player Don Thomas who tragically collapsed and died during a game at Snowy Oval in 1982.

“Don’s ‘Number 7 jumper’ was immediately retired after the game as a mark of respect for his contribution to the club, and it is great that we can now publicly honour his memory by giving that jumper an appropriate home,” Dave said.

The driving force behind the Hall of Fame and Memorabilia Room is Cats’ stalwart Ian Tucker.

“Ian has done an outstanding job carefully preparing all of the items which now make up the display and organising the setting up of the room,” Dave said.

“Ian was a wonderful player with over 250 games for the Cats, and since his retirement he has continued to make an on-going and major contribution to the club as an official, mentor and supporter,” Dave said.

“Ian’s drive to get our new Hall of Fame and Memorabilia Room up and running is a wonderful achievement and we are all indebted to him for this,” he said. “His spirit reflects what we at the Cats are all about – community”.

The Cat’s Hall of Fame and Memorabilia Room will be officially opened at the 2011 Season Launch Dinner at Dodds Hotel this Saturday night and it is hoped as many people as possible who have been associated with the Cooma Cats over the years will be in attendance.

Tickets for the dinner are $25 a head for a two course dinner and a great night of nostalgia.

Cats’ Hall of Fame project officer Ian Tucker and coach Damien Asanovski prepare items for display in the new Cooma Cats Hall of Fame and Memorabilia Room at Dodds Hotel.

Cooma Ladies Golf This week on the home front a 9 hole Stableford was contested. Ann Clayton had a win with 18 points.

This was Ann’s first game of the year, congratulations! The runner-up was Marilynne Weston with 12 points.

Balls were won by Dorothy Bilbow, 10 points, Clare Nowland, 9 points, and Joan Bracher, 8 points.

A number of ladies travelled to Merimbula to play in the annual Far South Coast and Tablelands Open Tournament.

The weather was the first challenge and the heavy conditions the second. Gaye Wilson found the course to her liking and was pleased with her effort over the 2 days. She won a ball on the second day with a net 77. Gillian Petersohn also enjoyed a vast improvement on the second day.

The overall tournament was won by Melinda Ashbury from Moruya.

We wish to thank Pambula/ Merimbula for a great tournament.

The Presentation dinner was excellent and the entertainment thoroughly enjoyable.

Marilynne Weston was presented with her Association Medal for her fabulous round last October.

The local tablelands pennant rounds begin this week. Cooma’s team will be travelling to Berridale to play against Coolamatong. We wish the team all the best!

Coming up: Wed, 30th - 18 hole Stableford; Sat, 2nd – 9 hole stroke; Sun, 3rd – 18 hole Stableford.

See you on the course!

Wednesday March 30, 2011

Jindabyne and Cooma Golden Oldies play at RMC carnival

Years of wisdom - the combined Bushpigs and Red Devils Golden Oldies team.

Last Saturday a small group of age denial rugby players sneaked from home in Jindabyne and Cooma without telling their wives and played in the Golden Oldies ‘ACT Veterans April Fools Carnival’ at the RMC Duntroon, Canberra.

This is an annual event played in a round robin format with teams vieing for the Peter Cosgrove Shield for Sportsmanship. This Shield was proudly won by Jindabyne in 2010.

After playing four matches against teams from Orange, Vincentia, Tuggeranong and Canberra and filling in for other depleted teams the combined Jindabyne/Cooma squad remained undefeated at the end of the day although as in accordance to Golden Oldies tradition each match was declared a

five-all draw at full time regardless of the amount of tries scored.

A few ales to rehydrate with a sausage sandwich rounded the day out perfectly and was a welcome distraction from the State Election. There were no injuries reported although everyone was walking a little more slowly at the end of the day and there would doubtless be bruising coming up overnight.

If there are any over 35 players who would be interested in playing Golden Oldies Rugby contact the Jindabyne or Cooma Rugby Clubs for details.

No training is required and matches are played on a social basis a few times during the year. All are welcome.

Cooma Colt’s U15 trial match The Service One Members Banking Cooma Colt’s U15’s travelled to Seiffert Oval Queanbeyan on Sunday to take part in a trial match against the Division 1 Queanbeyan United Blues.

This was set up as a charity day for the Cancer Council and this trial match was a lead-up to the charity match organised by the Queanbeyan United Club.

Going into the match against a team from a higher division and with five new players to the team not too much was expected from the Colt’s other than to sort out positions and see how the team played together.

The starting team of Dean Blyton, James Minards, Peter Craze, Ben Bruce, Thomas Cronan, Josh Hogan, Josh McDonald, Harry Sellers, Nick Rosten, Ned McDonnell, Jamie Clifford, Kurt Lomas and Richard Bensley hit the paddock with enthusiasm only to be quickly set back with two trys from the Blues.

To the teams credit they re-grouped and started to tackle like they have been training to do and before long

Sport

Terry’s hole-in-one Golf report by Garry Atkinson With the golf course in immaculate condition, fairways to rival the best in Canberra and strong fields for all three competition days, golfers are being spoilt at the moment as scores remain close and very competitive.

Remember March and April are the two best months to be on the golf course as conditions are traditionally at their best.

A highlight of the weekend’s golf was a hole in one by Terry Johnston on the ninth hole on Saturday with a fine 5 iron landing just short of the pin and never looking like missing and our veterans pennant team drawing with the strong team from Fairbairn Golf Club three matches all on Thursday.

Just like last week the 19th hole highlight was the shout by Terry to all present as the members enjoyed Terry’s shot.

On Saturday 26th the monthly medal was played in three grades.

Terry Johnston blitzed A grade with a 72 nett. B grade was won by Tim Bedingfield with 71 nett and in form Doug Snowden took out C grade also with 71 nett. Ball winners went to 77 net with Bruce Burton just scraping home.

Nearest the pins went to Terry Johnston on the ninth with that hard to beat hole in one and also on the 17th. No he didn’t hole out on that one as well. Longest drives in the three grades were; A grade, John

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Gargett; B grade Nick Massari and C grade Prawit Prakotasung.

On Sunday March 27, round five of the super stableford was played. A grade was taken out by in form Terry Johnston with 35 points. B grade saw Mike Newton come out on top with 36 points and the C grade winner was Gaye Wilson with a fine 39 points.

With the course playing long 39 points really was a fine score. Ball winners went down to 34 points.

Nearest the pin on the ninth hole was Phil Amey and on the 17th Nick Massari who hit one to 2 metres and just missed a difficult putt for a birdie.

Last Wednesday March 23 saw long time member Vic Carroll play steady golf to take out first place with 37 stableford from Chris Brown on 36 points and Paul Beaver coming in third on 35 points.

Basically two putts separating first from third – if only the cup was one centimetre bigger. Kerry Blencoe won nearest the pin on the 17th with ball comp. winners going down to 29 stableford points.

A reminder to all golfers that the traditional Cotton Tail Cup is on April 17 and with Federal Golf Club current holders there is a call to arms for all members to put your names down and do battle in this traditional fun filled event.

See the club notice board for details and entry. It’s Cooma’s turn to win back this prized trophy for 2011.

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they were hitting hard and combining in defense to keep the Blues out from the try line.

In the hot conditions it wasn’t long before the reserves bench was fully utilised with Jack Williams, Luke Johnson, Brandon Williams, Luke Platts and Eric Connelly making an impact soon after hitting the field.

Tackling combinations worked well to enable Cooma to gain possession of the ball which had Jack Williams finish off two attacking raids and Luke Platts successfully converting one goal to have them back in touch at 10 all.

Queanbeyan got away from Cooma to score just before half time for a 16 to 10 lead.

After the break Cooma showed true grit and determination to tackle with gusto and they showed great flair in attack which paid off by Thomas Cronan and Jack Williams crossing the line and Austin Willis-Reynolds kicking a goal for a well deserved win to the Cooma Colts by 20 to 16.

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Bowlers make the most of sunshine The return of some typical autumn sunshine to the Monaro on the weekend was welcomed by the district bowlers who played important inter club and club championship matches.

Jindabyne had a particularly successful day on Sunday recording key wins in both the pennant and the Monaro Shield. At Cooma the Jindabyne pennant side proved too strong for the Cooma grade 6 side. Jindabyne won two of the three rinks and took the aggregate 77 shots to 51. Jindabyne had a 5 – 1 win that means they are now favourite to qualify for the zone play offs in the number 6 pennant.

At Adaminaby the home side and Cooma 5 had another great battle. The rinks were shared – each side won one and the third was a tie. Adaminaby took the aggregate 63 to 56 to give them 4.5 points to Cooma’s 1.5.

Adaminaby leads the competition with 21 points followed by Jindabyne on 16.5, Cooma 6 on 12.5 and Cooma 5 on 8.5. In the last round to be played on Sunday Cooma 6 is at home to Adaminaby and Jindabyne hosts Cooma 1.

Jindabyne hosted Cooma 1 in the top of the table Monaro Shield clash. This turned out to be a very close high scoring affair. The teams shared the rinks but Jindabyne took the crucial aggregate 93 shots to 86 to give the bulk of the points. Jindabyne won 6 – 2.

Nimmitabel kept their chances of making the final alive with a good win over Cooma 2 in Cooma. Nimmitabel won 2 rinks, Cooma 2 won 1 and the fourth was drawn.

Nimmitabel took the aggregate 87 to 72 to give them a 6.5 to 1.5 win.

In the final game Adaminaby had a 6 – 2 win over Bombala in another game where the rinks were shared.

The Monaro Shield table is: Jindabyne 27, Cooma 1

Cooma Rifle Club Last Saturday morning shooting was from 400 yards for the monthly heat of the Club Championships and the Gregory Shield.

There was a cool southerly wind with rain periods, discouraging shooters. Noel was away and only three members shot the course with good results, Damien Doyle shooting a first stage possible with a hit on “Danny’s Dot”, a 1/4-inch dot in the dead centre of the target.

The off-rifle scores were: 1. Damien Doyle, 50.3 and 47.2,

23.5, Nimmitabel 20.5, Adaminaby 10.5 and Bombala 4.

Next week Cooma 1 hosts Nimmitabel in a game that will determine who plays Jindabyne in the final. Adaminaby will be at home to Jindabyne and Cooma 2 travels to Bombala.

A further seven matches were completed in Cooma’s major singles championship. In an outstanding match Kim Weston grabbed an exciting win over Paul Cannell. This was a tight battle over 37 ends with the lead changing several times.

After 30 ends the two were locked at 25 all. Cannell made the first move as the game neared completion moving out to a 30 – 26 advantage and just one shot from victory. Weston fought back winning the next three ends again drawing level at 30 all. He then won the next end to take the match 31 – 30.

Tony Gray had a flying start with his match against Mark Buckley racing to a 14 – 1 lead. Buckley was struggling to adjust to the pace of the green after playing on very fast greens in Lakes Entrance during the week but he showed his characteristic fight to cut back the deficit.

By the 18th end Buckley had recovered to be in with a chance and had cut Gray’s lead to 19 – 13. However, Gray continued to play well and he was able to maintain a comfortable lead. Each time Buckley bridged the gap, Gray would win ends to again draw away. Gray was able to hold on to record a very good 31 – 20 win.

Mel Storta maintained his unbeaten run in championship events this year with a hard fought 31 – 22 win over Ray Downey. This was another high quality match with the players exchanging the lead in a close tussle. After 20 ends the scores were tied up at 16 all.

Storta then showed his class applying the pressure to win the next five ends and move to a 26 – 16 lead.

Downey had some moments at the end but Storta

total 97.5.

2. Frank Toth, 47.1 and 48.3, total 95.4.

3. Graeme Crundwell, 42.2 and 44.1, total 86.3.

With handicaps, Damien and Frank had the same scores, Damien winning on centre bulls, and Graeme Crundwell was close behind.

Next Saturday shooting will be from 500 yards for the monthly heat for the 10/11 NRA Medal Competition.

finished strongly to move into a third round clash with Terry Croker.

In the surprise of the day the much anticipated clash between Neil McGregor and Stumpy Wallis did not live up to expectations. Clashes between these two players in the past have been ‘classics’ but this was very one sided.

McGregor had an incredible start and lead 22 – 0 before the out of sorts Wallis could win an end. By then the damage was done and McGregor had a 31 – 6 win.

Jack Sajina lead all the way in his clash with Tony Brooks. Despite a strong finish from Brooks, Sajina won 31 – 21. Peter Caldwell and Ross Russell set up what should be an exciting third round clash when they had comfortable wins in their games against Don Jarvis and Mick Meillon respectively.

Matches scheduled for next Saturday are: R Russell v P Caldwell (Marker D Jarvis); P Marsicano v M Mayhew (R Downey); B Seears v P Harris (T Brooks); D Steinfort v T Gray (M Buckley) and N Mcgregor v K Weston (R Wallis) The Cooma sides for the final rounds of the pennant and Monaro Shield are: Pennant 5 v Jindabyne at Jindabyne: G Venables, R Russell, T Croker, W Lodge; N McGregor, M Buckley, P Schulz, J Schoon; P Marsicano, J Sajina, K Weston, P Caldwell Pennant 6 vs Adaminaby at Cooma: D Jarvis, R Wallis, T Brooks, C Roberson; J Vincent, R Nichols, D Steinfort, G D’Amico; S Roncelli, I Mondello, B Seears, P Cannell Monaro Shield 1 v Nimmitabel at Cooma: H Peuker, D Buckley, H Walker; T Botto, O Jebbink, V Clark; X Cottam, M D’Amico, L Snell; R Wainwright, L West, P Longhurst Monaro Shield 2 vs Bombala at Bombala B Berkery, D Jackson, R Downey; L Lodge, D Russell, M Reeve; J Baumhammer, M Downey, K Goodwin; S Seears, S Lapham, W McDonald.

Coolamatong Golf

Sunday was the first round of the shield match between Bombala and Coolamatong.

The seven best scores for each team are used.

Scorers for Bombala were H Elliott – 33, P Thompson – 32, B Johnson – 31, W Elton – 30, B Weston – 27, C Gronow – 25 and Di Ingram – 23 = 201. The scorers for Coolamatong were D Killen, B Key and R Gabrielle all with 36, B O’Halloran, A McDonald and G Zamja all on 35 and D Burke – 34 = 247, placing Coolamatong 46 points ahead.

The return match will be at Bombala in November.

Nearest the pins for the men were Bob Key on the 6th and the 12th, Bob Johnson on the 8th and Daryl Jennings on the 17th. Nearest the pins for the ladies

were Di Ingram on the 6th, Jenny O’Byrne on the 8th and Jan O’Halloran on the 17th. Winner for the men’s Stableford Cup on Wednesday was Peter Clarke 37 on a count back from Alan Weston on 37. The ball winners were Alan and Norm Archibald. Norm was very successful with nearest the pin on both the 6th and 17th holes.

The Men’s Pennant team were very successful at Delegate on Saturday defeating Bombala 3/2.

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Wednesday March 30, 2011

Taelar Williams riding high

Snowy Mountains Grammar School (SMGS) student Taelar Rae Williams has been performing well on her horse once again.

As a member of the SMGS equestrian program, which is run by Tim Dreverman, she has competed well enough to reach the Sydney Royal Easter Show and Grand Nationals also to be held in Sydney in April.

Taelar represented her school in the interschools held at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre (SIEC) over four days, where she won the one day eventing and came second in the showman category and placed fourth overall.

These results qualified her to enter the Nationals to be held at Werribee in Victoria in September.

She has also competed at the Dalgety show where she took out champion rider under 17 years and supreme saddle horse of the show.

The previous week Taelar had competed at the Canberra Royal where she achieved champion pony club rider under 17 years.

This year Taelar has also won horse of

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he is a great all rounder and very versatile. This makes life a little easier for Taelar as before she had two horses for different events.

Taelar is also a member of the Elite Junior Development Clinic which is run by Equestrian NSW saddle horse development committee.Taelar spent the day training last Thursday with them in Sydney, then competed at the horse of the year, where they placed champion amateur hack, reserve champion young equestrian hack and runner up small show hunter hack.

Les Friend from Goulburn who has just been named Equestrian NSW’s Coach of the year has coached Taelar for many years and has helped her achieve her goals and get her to where she is today.

Before the large events in Sydney Taelar will be competing in the postponed Cooma Show, which is now scheduled for April 3, at the Cooma Pony Club grounds at Ti Tree Racecourse.

the year at SIEC and came runner up in the small show hunter hack, qualifying her for this Nationals Event, again in Werribee but in December.

Gundagai show also had great results for Taelar with her being named supreme show hunter hack, supreme horse supreme rider under 17 years, champion ridden Arabian and champion led warmblood.

Next was Bungendore Show where she won supreme rider under 17 years and champion show hunter hack.

At Cobargo Show she was supreme rider under 17 years, champion led show hunter, champion ridden warmblood.

This year Taelar has a new horse, Rimini Park Ty Tooshka (toosh for short), and

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