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HEALTH EMERGENCY MANSFIELD hospital had a visit from a host of Liberal politicians on Monday intent to see our local facility’s needs are met. (From left) Senator Jane Hume, Member for Eildon Cindy McLeish, Federal Minister for Aged Care Richard Colbeck, Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell, Mansfield Hospital chair Murray Beattie and Mansfield Hospital CEO Cameron Butler. PHOTO: Sandra Lee Photography

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Mansfield hospital in the spotlight Host of politicians visit local hospital to address long standing need for a rebuild THE Mansfield District Hospital was on the national agenda on Monday morning, with Wendy Lovell, Senator Jane Hume and Federal Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians Richard Colbeck joining state Liberal member for Eildon Cindy McLeish at the hospital to discuss plans for a rebuild.

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With a federal election yet to be scheduled for the beginning of 2022, ministers and Senators are using this opportune moment to draw attention to funding gaps within regional health care,

with the Mansfield District Hospital and the need for an aged care facility in Bright both under the spotlight. Ms McLeish addressed the issue in a recent parliamentary sitting, calling on the State Government to commit funding to invest in developing Mansfield District Hospital’s Master Plan. The Master Plan involves

building a new hospital and Community Health and High Needs Centre on new land in Mansfield, with the plan submitted to the Building Authority over two years ago, in November 2019. “It is just as important to provide modern health and medical facilities in regional and rural areas as it is in metropolitan Melbourne,”

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Ms McLeish said. The issue has now garnered federal interest, with Ms McLeish emphasising that one of the key needs in Mansfield was additional infrastructure for aged care. “Mansfield’s population is also booming, growing at 3.5 per cent per annum,” Ms McLeish said. “Many young families are

moving to the area and the hospital needs to expand and modernise to accommodate growing numbers.” The current facilities at the hospital are not able to keep pace with the community’s changing needs, especially with the additional pressure and demands caused by a pandemic. ■ Continued page 3

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More than $126,000 to flow to 37 community organisations in Indi THIRTY-seven volunteer organisations across Indi will share in $126,978 in federal grant funding, independent federal MP Helen Haines (MHR, Indi) has announced. These grants range from $1000 to $5000, and will assist organisations to better support their volunteers to purchase small equipment, pay fuel, transport and training costs. Four local organisations were successful in securing funding, with the Bonnie Doon Community Centre receiving $2094 towards background screening tests and fuel vouchers, and the Jamieson Community Group putting their $4540 grant towards new garden equipment.

The Merrijig Public Hall Committee was also a beneficiary, receiving $3809 towards training in traffic management, food safety, first aid and the responsible serving of alcohol. Rosehaven Hospice successfully applied for $5000 to pay for police checks and additional training. Dr Haines called each organisation to share the good news personally. The successful applicants were recommended to the Federal Government for funding after being assessed by a panel of community leaders. “The past two years have been difficult for many community organisations, facing the bushfires and then

COVID-19 making it more difficult to undertake their activities,” Dr Haines said. “But so many groups found a way to keep going, showing just how strong the community spirit is in Indi.” Dr Haines said the grants would go a long way towards supporting volunteers to continue their important work in the community, in work that brings people together even after tough times. “I travel all across Indi and every time I visit a sports club, a local hall, or a community group, I am greeted by a volunteer,” Dr Haines said. “Volunteers are the lifeblood of our towns and I am proud to be able to support them through these grants.”

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GREAT NEED: (From left) Mansfield Hospital CEO Cameron Butler explaining the needs of Mansfield’s medical community to the visiting politicians, member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell, member for Eildon Cindy McLeish and Federal Minister for Aged Care Richard Colbeck.

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From page 1 The Urgent Care Unit is often at capacity during the ski season and the nearest aged care facility other than Mansfield District Hospital is 65 kilometres away. The hospital’s original building was built in 1870 and refurbished in 1935, and though the hospital has been proactive in maintaining and upgrading facilities, there are faults and limitations. “The hospital needs to be upgraded to maximise efficiency and functionality,” said Ms McLeish. “It’s an exceptionally good hospital with some very real success stories, however, the current system is not ideal. “Even just little things like meals for residents of Bindaree have to be made in the hospital kitchen and ferried across to the facility. “The Master Plan addresses

these issues, and as the hospital already owns the land for the proposed development, we’re calling on both the state and federal government to come to the party.” The designated site is located on Highett Street beside Bindaree, with the plan able to be done in stages depending on funding. “Ideally it would be done all at once,” said Ms McLeish. “But there is the option to juggle the order of development. “Another thing that Mansfield has on its side, is that the local community does an incredible job of raising money and donating to the hospital. “Philanthropy within the shire is extraordinary.” Cameron Butler, chief executive officer of the hospital, said that the recent interest - on both a state and federal level - was appreciated, as the board and senior staff have been working on

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size in Victoria that doesn’t have a high needs aged care facility. “The case for the Federal Government to invest is overwhelming.” The former nurse and rural health researcher said that the government’s funding commitments to date have been inadequate, which is a direct failure to enact the recommendations of the Aged Care Royal Commission. A residential aged care facility in Bright is part of a master plan to redevelop Alpine Health in the town which includes an upgrade to the hospital. Dr Haines and Cindy McLeish both hope that federal funding in aged care in the region would encourage the Victorian government to come to the table on the other projects, creating a flowon effect for local hospitals in need of additional facilities and resources.

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CRIME statistics released last week which highlighted data on sexual assault reporting, show the Mansfield Shire has seen a decrease in reported sexual assault incidents for financial year 2020-21. The database has been updated to include additional sexual assault data in Victoria, including the overlaps between family violence and sexual assault. Key points noted in statewide findings include one third of sexual offences recorded be-

ing related to family violence, an increase of 10.8 per cent in reported sexual offences, family incidents up by 6 per cent, and incidents between former partners up 8 per cent. Troublingly, incidents where the victim was the child of the alleged perpetrator were up 14 per cent. Mansfield’s reported 17 sexual offences, however, was a decline on the previous two years of 19 and 20 respectively, and was half the rate of neighbouring Benalla Shire on a percentage basis.

The news follows statistics released in June this year which showed Mansfield was not immune to family violence, with the previous 12 months showing 117 local family violence incidents, up 10.4 per cent on last year, which was already up 8 per cent on 2018-19 figures. Despite most of the state having some of their biggest drops in crime, the Crime Statistics Agency database is now reporting total crime was up 24 per cent in Mansfield for the

year ending June 2021. Public health and safety breaches (potentially related to COVID) account for a large portion of this, clocking in at 50 compared with last year’s meagre seven. Criminal damage incidents were also up, 45 compared with 25 last year. Mansfield continues to sit well below the state crime average, with a criminal incident rate per 100,000 population of 4203.6, compared with the statewide rate of 5673.0. BURGLED: Police are requesting public assistance in relation to vestments or priest’s robes (similar to pictured) stolen from Mansfield Catholic Parish on Wednesday, November 10.

Men’s Shed allege items stolen THE Mansfield Men’s Shed posted on their Facebook page last week noting they’d had a number of items taken from their premises in Erril Street. “We’ve had lots of questions about the Tuesday night incident so here’s a members’ update,” they posted. “On Tuesday evening, a number of persons were noticed and identified by a number of witnesses. “On Wednesday morning we found that numerous items of welding equipment, owned and installed by shed members, was missing. “Some items were forcibly removed. “The matter is now in the hands of the police. “The committee will update shedders in due course.” Within commentary on the post, the Men’s Shed added they were hopeful they’d get their equipment back and those responsible would be prosecuted. Members have estimated

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TAKEN: The Mansfield Men’s Shed allege they’ve had numerous items of welding equipment taken from their premises in Erril St. the value of the equipment taken to be in the vicinity of $2500 and said they’ve provided proof of ownership of the items and sworn statements to the police. The subject of property ownership is complicated by the recent lease dispute which council ended by giving current leaseholder MACE notice to vacate before beginning to

negotiate a new lease directly with the Men’s Shed. A representative from MACE said they were unable to comment on the matter as it is currently with the police. Mansfield police confirmed they’re investigating a report of an incident and have no current comment to make on the investigation.

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VICTORIA Police are appealing to the local community for information relating to a burglary last month at the Mansfield Catholic Parish. Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church located at 54 Hunter Street was burgled during the night of Wednesday, November 10. Some garments were stolen, including vestments or priest’s robes. Police are requesting for anyone who may have knowledge of the incident or whereabouts of the garments to come forward, including those who live in the vicinity who may have heard or seen something or possess private security footage. Anyone with information can make direct contact with First Constable Luke Baker at Benalla Criminal Investigation Unit on 5760 0200.

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New ‘Neighbourhood Safer Place’ for Jamieson JAMIESON’S Paradise Point Neighbourhood Safer Place has been decommissioned. The nearest designated Neighbourhood Safer Place in the Jamieson area is now the Memorial Hall on Perkins Street. Neighbourhood Safer Places are also known as Bushfire Places of Last Resort. They provide some protection when all other bushfire plans have failed. Paradise Point Caravan Park was first designated as a Neighbourhood Safer Place more than 10 years ago. Every year, council identifies and assesses these locations to ensure people have a place of last resort to go to during bushfire.

Some places council identifies as being able to protect from bushfire and radiant heat are owned privately. In these cases, council works with the owner to ensure the property meets the strict criteria of a Neighbourhood Safer Place. Paradise Point Caravan Park’s facilities have changed and the owners have changed their personal circumstances, so the site has been decommissioned. Mansfield Shire mayor James Tehan thanked the Paradise Point Caravan Park for its service to the community. “We are grateful to Paradise Point Caravan Park for the years they have been willing to host the Neighbourhood Safer

Place,” he said. “This is a great community service that is vital to the safety of a community. “We rely on these private organisations who choose to make their properties available as a Neighbourhood Safer Place and support our community through this service.” Every month during summer, council audits each Neighbourhood Safer Place to ensure it is safe, accessible and suitable to host community members as a last resort. There are now 11 Neighbourhood Safer Places across Mansfield Shire including: z Bonnie Doon Recreation Reserve, 2 Davon St Bonnie Doon; z Peppin Point Holiday

Park, 75 Peppin Drive Bonnie Doon; z Goughs Bay Fire Station, 6 Walshs Road Goughs Bay; z Camp Howqua Lodge Building, 127 Howqua River Road Howqua; z Jamieson Memorial Hall, Perkins & Grey St Jamieson; z Maindample Fire Station, 41 Main St Maindample; z Mansfield Sports Complex, Highett St Mansfield; z Merrijig Public Hall, 1 Alpha St Merrijig; z Merton Recreation Reserve, 3138 Merton Euroa Road Merton; z Tolmie Fire Station, 11 Mahaikah Road Tolmie; z Cherry Adit near rear of Police Station, Kennys Track Woods Point.

NEW SPOT: Jamieson’s Neighbourhood Safer Place is now the Memorial Hall on Perkins Street.

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POLICE are appealing for public assistance to locate Martin Klaver. The 44-year-old is wanted on warrant for breach of bail. Klaver is known to frequent the Shepparton, Kyabram, Seymour and Nagambie areas. He is described as about 176cm tall with a large build, fair skin and strawberry-blond hair. Investigators have released an image of Klaver in the hope that someone may be able to provide information on his current whereabouts.

Kidnapping accused remanded A WANGARATTA man has been remanded in custody to appear at Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court in March next year pertaining to kidnapping and false imprisonment charges stemming from a November 27 incident. The 23-year-old faced Benalla Magistrates’ Court last week via Webex as defence counsel Geoff

WANTED: Martin Klaver is known to frequent the Shepparton, Kyabram, Seymour and Nagambie areas. Clancy neglected to file a bail application in the first instance. The accused was arrested when special operations police raided an Irving Street, Wangaratta address shortly after 2pm last Monday. He had only recently been released from custody, having been sentenced to spend 15 months in prison earlier this year after pleading guilty to three counts of recklessly causing injury and one count of possessing firearms as a prohibited person. It’s alleged at the time of his previous offending in August last year, the accused repeatedly punched his

former partner and told her ‘it is up to me whether you live or die’. The accused’s last sentence also saw him commit to completing an 18-month community corrections order upon his release which addressed drug and alcohol dependency. Mr Clancy outlined one custody management issue for his client, namely withdrawal from methylamphetamine use. A brief of evidence is expected to be tabled to Mr Clancy no later than February 1.

Trio guilty of kidnapping A TRIO of Wangaratta locals have pleaded guilty to the kidnapping of a 19-year old victim in July last year, with sentencing set to be handed down next week. A 31-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman appeared in person at Melbourne County Court on Friday, while a 23-year-old man appeared via Webex from Barwon Prison. All three pleaded guilty to charges of kidnapping and intent to cause injury, after abducting their victim when he failed to return to the

31-year old’s address with a promised $100 worth of methylamphetamine. The 23-year-old also pleaded guilty to a robbery charge after stealing the victim’s phone and watch, while the 31-year-old admitted to committing an indictable offence while on bail. Prosecutors said the victim had borrowed a bike from one of the accused to retrieve drugs from a nearby dealer, but after the bike was stolen from outside the property, panicked and took the methylamphetamine for himself. The 31-year-old enlisted the help of his neighbour and a close friend to hunt down their would-be victim, eventually locating him on Evans Street at around 9am, before bundling him into the back seat of a vehicle and driving him to the Warby Range. During the drive, the victim was regularly assaulted, before he was requested to remove everything but his underwear and socks upon arrival at a secluded section. Prosecutors said the 23-year old then threatened to rape the victim, before returning the man to Wangaratta, where he was

kept in a hallway for up to three hours, had his testicles stomped on and was regularly burned with a lighter. He was released in Wangaratta shortly before 1pm, and told the repercussions would be 10 times worse if he said anything. Defence counsel representing the 23-year old accused said her client sought finality in the matter, after spending more than 500 days incarcerated without a bail application during his first time in custody. She said her client had an extremely limited criminal history, and suffered from anti-social behaviour disorder, which had impacted ‘spur of the moment, violent offending’. Judge Mark Dean labelled the trio’s conduct as ‘shocking’ but said the kidnapping charge fell on the lower end of the scale. “It’s shocking what was done - but I wouldn’t describe it as a serious offence of kidnapping,” he said. “I’m concerned he’s been in jail as long as he has.” Defence counsel representing the 24-yearold female accused said

his client had exhibited long-standing mental health issues, and was reported as having suicidal ideation at Wangaratta Police Station on July 3. Defence further noted she had been released on a welfare plan, on a condition that she stayed at either her aunty’s house or the 31-yearold accused (with whom she was close friends), after reporting she had been assaulted by her partner. Defence counsel for the 31-year-old accused said he had spent 392 days incarcerated pre-sentence, which had left a resounding impact on his mental health. After initially seeking to adjourn the matter until March pending a psychological report, counsel conceded a combination sentence of imprisonment and a community corrections order could be in range, after Judge Dean expressed grievances with further delaying sentencing for the trio. The matter will return before the court next Monday pending community correction assessments for the 31-year-old and 24-year-old defendants.

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THE Victorian parliament has been hijacked by independent MPs under the pretense that they will provide scrutiny and stability government. In reality, they aspire to enhance their individual profile and to hold the balance of power. This week has been fascinating in both state and federal parliament. Victorian pandemic legislation passed following a marathon overnight sitting of the Legislative Council. Significant numbers of people protested for weeks in the streets of Melbourne, the Ombudsman and the legal profession had concerns about the bill, all to no avail. A quick assessment of the three independents that supported the original draft bill in its entirety is a clear indication that they are not remotely independent and stray significantly from their mantra of scrutiny and honesty. In the federal parliament our member for Indi ran true to form. Helen Haines has been to some degree admirable in her pursuit of a federal IBAC. It should be noted that Labor does not support the Haines model and the motion to debate the bill was lost. Dr Haines played the media. Her “look at me” presentation to the media was unedifying, but not dissimilar to Fiona Patten in Victoria supposedly standing up for truth and justice. Patten has form with the Victorian State Government, equally has Dr Haines. Our Indi independent MP has on major reforms, voted 78 per cent of the time against the government. On a margin of less the 2 per cent is that truly reflective of the constituents of Indi? Don’t hope for change, vote for it. John Lithgow, Mansfield

ON Monday night at 10pm, the government circulated amendments to the Pandemic Bill. This is how we found out the debate would be back on, come Tuesday. On Tuesday and Wednesday, I fought the Pandemic Bill in the parliament for over 21 hours straight. I helped interrogate the pandemic powers and new amendments. The strength of the so-called safeguards buckled under questioning. They are little window dressing designed to disguise indefinite rule-by-decree. Even if the oversight committee, which is weighted in the government’s favour, decides to question a pandemic order, it then goes to a joint sitting where 15 members of the Dan Andrews Labor government would have to cross the floor to stop the directions going ahead. This will never happen. Unfortunately, the government had the votes it needed, and the bill passed the committee. The rights and liberties of Victorians have been diminished and now are at greater risk. I would like to thank everyone who has contacted me over the last few months. You have given me a massive amount of support in opposing this Bill. We will keep fighting. The government had the numbers to push it through now, so now our job is to change those numbers in November at the election. Tim Quilty, MLC, Northern Victoria

Reach out to others this Christmas THERE is no doubt that 2021 has been a tough year for most Australians and with the arrival

of Omicron things continue to look uncertain. Our latest festive season survey has found that for many this time of year is particularly stressful and lonely. Australian Red Cross’ annual loneliness data shows significantly more women and younger people are feeling lonelier this festive season. People reported the pandemic has changed their relationships with others and the way they see the world. Our team of volunteers will be making calls throughout the festive period to those who are vulnerable and isolated, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank our volunteers for their work this year. I would also encourage people to check in on your neighbours and friends to see how they are going or pick up the phone to someone you have lost touch with. Let them know that people do care and put a smile on their faces. A simple, yet thoughtful gesture could really make their holiday. To support our everyday work, including to build community connection, please check out our website where you can also get tips on small things you can do to change the world. Sarah Strathearn, Acting Director Australian Red Cross, Victoria

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other opportunities such as grant programs. The Victorian government in 2019-20 spent almost $59 million on non-digital media advertising. Of this, $9.5m was spent on print, radio and outdoor advertising in our regions, slightly more than the government’s 15 per cent minimum advertising expenditure commitment to regional media every year. But it’s a threshold that’s ridiculously low given the breadth and diversity of regional Victoria where there’s strong community reliance on trusted, locally-reported news. More than nine locallyproduced television news bulletins have been cut from regional Victoria in recent years. The ABC has just replaced Goulburn-Murray, Central Victoria, and Mildura-Swan Hill local programming after 9am on weekdays with a state-wide show. Macedon Ranges communities are about to lose The Free Press and not all local or community radio stations have shared a fair slice of government spending on COVID-19 pandemic information. Regional media provides vital information in natural disasters and local context and scrutiny for local, state and federal political decisions. Losing local news is bad news for communities big or small. In its absence, people turn to social media, where the information published is rarely to the same standards of integrity practised by professional journalists. My constituents value their local media. Our government should value it, too, not just for sharing important news but by advertising with publishers and broadcasters. Reinvesting tax dollars in this way can help keep our communities connected to important local content and local context. Tania Maxwell MP Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party Member for Northern Victoria

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Way Back Wednesday - a look back at what was making news 20 years ago this week.

A MANSFIELD community task force was set up in a bid to lower spiralling public liability insurance premiums that were threatening the local tourism economy. Task force members met in Melbourne with insurance industry representatives to investigate several options to try to alleviate the problem. The Mansfield Community Centre hosted puppeteer Leanne Murphy of Trentham, and local MPs Graeme Stoney and Denise Allan went head to head in a verbal joust that saw Mansfield’s push for a Delatite Shire split become the meat in a political bunfight. In sport, The Eagles kicked off their preseason with a strong turnout at training under new senior coach Chris Laing. Harry Wetherall rode his horse Bob to victory in the E Grade One Round Stakes, and the annual Alzburg Inn Resort Tennis Open was about to begin with prizemoney and trophies to the value of $7500 up for grabs.

FEE STORM: A community task force was set up in a bid to lower public liability insurance premiums that were threatening the local tourism economy, and local MPs Graeme Stoney and Denise Allan went head to head in a verbal joust over Mansfield’s push for a Delatite Shire split.

TACKLING HEAD-ON: The Eagles kicked off their pre-season with a strong turnout at training, and the annual Alzburg Inn Resort Tennis Open was about to begin with prizemoney and trophies to the value of $7500 .

LOCAL LEGEND: Mansfield’s Elsie McLeod celebrated her 102nd birthday on November 30 at a Legacy luncheon celebration at Magnolia Tree with more than 20 friends.

Ryan says Premier handed blank cheque with pandemic powers

DISAPPOINTED: Steph Ryan (MLA, Euroa) isn’t happy about the recent pandemic legislation passed in State Parliament.

NATIONALS MP Steph Ryan (MLA, Euroa) has lashed out at the state’s independent MPs, saying they have flipped to vote with Labor to pass the Andrews Government’s pandemic legislation power grab after a marathon 24-hour sitting of the State Parliament. The controversial pandemic legislation was fiercely opposed by Liberal and National MPs after some legal experts and human rights advocates raised concerns that the Bill handed the government and the Premier too much power to lockdown Victorians - without parliamentary oversight.

“The outpouring of anger and concern from people across regional communities is something I have never witnessed in my years as an MP - my office processed thousands of emails and countless phone calls, and a petition opposing the Bill was signed by more than 12,500 people,” Ms Ryan said. “Lockdowns have had a devastating impact on people’s mental health and financial security. “They have hurt jobs and spiralled Victoria into debt, with the Victorian economy now the worst in Australia and falling further behind. “In its desperate grab for

power, the Andrews Labor Government has ignored the impact its lockdowns have had on the mental and social wellbeing of Victorians, on the education of our kids, on elective surgery waitlists or on people’s businesses. “And now, with the support of independent MPs, Daniel Andrews is securing unprecedented power over Victorians’ lives and livelihoods.” With the State Parliament not scheduled to sit again until February 2022, an oversight committee is still months away. The Pandemic Bill also allows Victorians to be detained and held for 10 days

without any charges being laid. “Any detainment of citizens without judicial oversight is not democracy; it’s a heavy-handed dictatorship,” Ms Ryan said. “Labor’s pandemic legislation is a bad law, there is no way to sugar coat that. “The Premier now has unprecedented control over Victorians with no oversight. “Unfortunately, once independent MPs backflipped on their previously stated opposition to the Bill, there was no chance of stopping it.” The Nationals in government have pledged to repeal Labor’s pandemic laws.

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TO REMEMBER:

Upcoming Council meeting – Tuesday 21 December, 2021 at 5.00pm Venue: To be livestreamed Please check the events section of our website for information on how you can listen/watch

HAVE YOUR SAY:

Don’t forget to register on Council’s ‘Engage Mansﬁeld’ portal to have your say and stay up to date on what matters to you engage.mansﬁeld.vic.gov.au/register.

This update was produced and submitted to the Mansfield Courier on Friday 10 December 2021. All Victorians can play their part in reducing the spread of COVID-19 including Omicron – or any other variant – by getting tested the moment they notice symptoms or as soon as they are told they are a contact, and practicing COVIDSafe behaviours such as wearing masks and checking in. Please continue to implement COVID safe practices as there is always the likelihood of cases in any community or setting. Active COVID-19 Cases in Goulburn Valley area – update as of 8/12/2021; Benalla: 6, Greater Shepparton: 149, Mitchell: 62, Mansfield: 3, Murrindindi: 8, Strathbogie: 6, Wangaratta: 6 We congratulate the businesses and school in Mansfield that have responded to recent case notifications. COVID-19 symptoms include fever, sore throat, cough, shortness of breath and loss or change in sense of smell or taste. If you are experiencing symptoms, wear a fitted face mask and get tested. Below is the Department’s advice in the form of a checklist if you have tested positive: Step 1: Make sure you’re safe and supported &29,' FDQ EH D VHULRXV LOOQHVV &DOO D GRFWRU LI V\PSWRPV worsen. Go to hospital if it’s an emergency. Support is available to help you and your family, including food and financial assistance. Step 2: You and your household contacts must quarantine at home <RX PXVW TXDUDQWLQH IRU WHQ GD\V 7KH SHRSOH \RX OLYH ZLWK are your household contacts and they must quarantine for 7 days if fully vaccinated, or 14 days if not. Step 3: Tell your ‘social contacts’ to get tested <RXU VRFLDO FRQWDFWV DUH RWKHU SHRSOH QRW IURP \RXU KRPH who you know and have spent time with while infectious. Strongly encourage them to get a COVID-19 test. Step 4: Tell your workplace <RX PXVW WHOO \RXU HPSOR\HU ZRUNSODFH LI \RX ZRUNHG RQVLWH at your workplace while infectious. They will tell other staff who are workplace contacts to get a COVID-19 test. Step 5: Tell school/childcare <RXU SDUHQW JXDUGLDQ PXVW WHOO WKH HGXFDWLRQ IDFLOLW\ VFKRRO FKLOGFDUH DQG HDUO\ FKLOGKRRG LI \RX KDYH DWWHQGHG WKH IDFLOLW\ while infectious. The education facility will tell other students and staff who are education contacts to get a COVID-19 test. Most people who come into contact with a confirmed case outside their home won’t have to self-quarantine. The Department of Health continue to manage emerging outbreaks of concern and ‘superspreader events’ and can impose a quarantine period on contacts on a case-by-case basis, depending on evidence. If you are contacted by the Department with special advice – or you receive an SMS advice to get tested or quarantine after visiting a high-risk venue – you are required to follow this advice. The Department publishes expected wait times at testing sites as well as updated information about locations and hours of operation. For more information call the 24-hour Coronavirus +RWOLQH DW RU YLVLW &RURQDYLUXV &29,' 9LFWRULD For information regarding the local facility operating hours at Mansfield Racecourse, please visit the Mansfield District Hospital website: www.mdh.org.au

COVID-19 Vaccine Certificates

You require valid photo ID along with your proof of vaccination to enter most venue or business. To get your COVID-19 digital vaccination certificate and show you’re vaccinated visit www.health.gov.au/initiatives-andprograms/covid-19-vaccines/certificates If you don’t have access to a smartphone, you can ask your GP, pharmacy, or community centre where you received your vaccination to print it for you or call Services Australia on 1800

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653 809 and request they send you your immunisation history statement. The Service Victoria app has been updated, and now supports vaccine certificates being uploaded for families.

NEIGHBOURHOOD SAFER PLACES – PLACES OF LAST RESORT (NSP).

COVID-19 Vaccination

The CFA legislation was amended after the 2009 bushfires

As at 30 November, 93.8% of eligible Victorians 12 and over have had their first dose of a COVID-19 and 90.8% of eligible Victorians 12 and over are fully vaccinated. Locally, more than 95% have had their 2 vaccines. Thank you.

to introduce requirements regarding the identification and management of Neighbourhood Safer Places – Places of Last 5HVRUW 163 Mansfield Shire now has 11 formally designated NSP’s, reduced from previous 13 NSP’s. The NSP at Pinnacle Valley, east of Merrijig, was decommissioned in 2020, and the closest alternate NSP is the Merrijig Hall. The NSP located on private property at Paradise Point, near Jamieson, has also now been decommissioned and is no longer available as a designated NSP. The closest alternate NSP to the Paradise Point area is the Jamieson Hall. Signs will be updated to advise the site is no longer a NSP. Please note that a NSP remains a Place of Last Resort, it provides no guarantee for your safety and the recommended action remains to heed CFA advice and leave the area early on elevated fire risk days, well before a fire starts. With the commencement of the declared ‘fire danger period’ those residing or visiting the area are encouraged to review and where necessary update personal Fire Plans. Now is a good time to review the Fire Safety pamphlet forwarded with Rates Notices RU WKH $OO +D]DUGV &RPPXQLW\ 6DIHW\ %RRNOHW $GGLWLRQDO FRSLHV can be forwarded on request by email or mail by contacting

The COVID-19 vaccines are available for anyone 12 years and older, and are free for everyone. The vaccines are very effective at preventing serious illness and death due to COVID-19, and will help protect you from getting sick. The more people who are vaccinated, the greater the protection for yourself, your loved ones and the community. Boosters COVID-19 booster doses are available to anyone aged 18 and over who has had their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine more than 6 months ago. You can get a COVID-19 booster dose from a GP, pharmacy or Victorian vaccination centre.

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Jamieson

Jamieson Memorial Hall

Perkins & Grey St Jamieson

Maindample

Maindample Fire Station

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Mansfield medical student nabs national award

By SHAUN McMAHON

LOCALLY based medical student Sophie Witherspoon has recently won the Rural Medical Student Bursary Award from The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). The RACGP announced the winners of its annual awards program for general practice last week, with Sophie being awarded for her essay on how to attract and retain medical graduates in rural practice. “It’s one of the only awards you can get as a medical student from one of the ‘big societies’, if you will, and it’s nice to have your work recognised,” she said. Sophie has spent this past year at Mansfield Medical Clinic as part of the University of Melbourne’s Extended Rural Cohort Program. It’s her third year of postgrad study and the inspiration for writing the essay came from her time spent locally and the current rel-

evance to rural and remote communities experiencing GP workforce shortages. “It’s very relevant here in Mansfield,” she said. “Medicine’s so interesting here, the patients are hilarious, and I’ve loved my supervisors, they’ve been so good, and it’s been such a good place to be a student. “And yet there’s an issue in that we don’t have enough doctors; the doctors that are here are of an incredibly high quality, there’s just not enough of them.” Throughout her year doing parallel consulting Sophie has seen many locals experience long wait times for a consult, and this was a big reason for her writing the essay. “I’ve met quite a few of the locals, heard some funny stories, and a few sad stories, but it’s been really good,” she said. “It was hard to write the essay because of how much there was to condense into it.”

MONKEY GULLY ROAD SPEED LIMIT CHANGE An inconsistency with speed limits on Monkey Gully Road was identified and has now been corrected. The posted speed limit is now consistently 80 kph. The posted speed limit of 100 kph previously visible when travelling out of town towards Lake Eildon has been removed to improve safety and to provide consistent speed limits in both directions. This decision also supports community requests to reduce vehicle speeds on Monkey Gully Road. VicRoads/Department of Transport and Victoria Police have been consulted over the change and have raised no objections. Alterations to the speed limit signs have now been completed.

CHRISTMAS OFFICE CLOSURE Mansfield Shire offices and Works Depot close annually over the Christmas / New Year Period each year. The Mansfield Shire offices and Works Depot will close from 2.00pm on Friday, 24 December 2021, reopening for business at 8.30 am on Tuesday, 4 January 2022. Changes to other services over the Christmas/New Year period are advised as follows: Venue

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Closed 1:00pm on Friday, 24 December 2021, reopening Wednesday, 29 December 2021. Closed Saturday, 1 January 2022, reopening Tuesday, 4 January 2022 when usual operating hours will resume.

While Sophie is living here and working at the Produce Store at present, she’s originally from Ipswich in QLD. She moved to Melbourne to study, and has been doing so for the past seven years. Wangaratta last year and Mansfield this year were her first rural placements, and now results are back, she’s passed her exams, and capped off the year with an award. Next year will be all about securing an ongoing position as a doctor, but as much as she’s loved the High Country, Sophie will be heading somewhere warmer. “I’ve loved it here, but as a Queenslander, it’s so cold,” she laughed. “Mansfield is really lucky, it has a lot going on and it’s a great place to be. “I just wished more students could have the same experience that I did, because it’s really good for you and a big reason why people stay in the country.”

WINNER: Sophie Witherspoon recently won the Rural Medical Student Bursary Award from The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

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Closed Christmas Day.

Resource Recovery Centre

Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and days of total fire ban.

The kerbside waste and recycling collection service will continue as normal. Residents are reminded that bins must be placed out on the kerbside the night before scheduled services to ensure they are emptied. Sufficient Council employees will be available for routine maintenance and emergency service provision over the Christmas/New Year period. All Community Service activities will be provided unless the client has already been notified of a change. This includes Meals on Wheels and necessary care services. For emergencies please phone (03) 5775 8555.

CHANGE TO COUNCIL OFFICE OPERATING HOURS Mansfield Shire Council’s customer service hours will reduce slightly when the municipal office reopens in the new year. Phone and walk-in customer service will be available for 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday under the new arrangement. This is a minor change from the current hours, which are 8.15am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

REQUEST FOR TENDER - PROVISION OF HYGIENE SERVICES CM2122.037 Council invites submissions from contractors for the provision of Hygiene Services in Mansfield Shire Offices, Public Buildings, and Public Amenities throughout Mansfield Shire. Tender documents may be downloaded and lodged via the E-Tender Portal www.tenderlink.com/mansfield Tenders close: 12.00 Noon, 18 January 2022 Enquiries regarding this tender may be directed to Council’s Asset Maintenance Officer David Hume on 0409 037 635.

Full advertisements and position descriptions are available on our website for the following vacant positions: Closing Monday 20 December 2021 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROJECT OFFICER, Fixed Term, Full Time (12 months CUSTOMER SERVICE AND RECORDS OFFICER, Fixed Term, Full-time (12 months) MANAGER BUSINESS & PERFORMANCE, Contract, Full Time

For full details on the above position, please refer to the position descriptions available from the Employment Page of Council’s website. Prior to submitting an application, please also refer to the Information for Applicants section - www.mansfield.vic.gov.au.

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FOUR LIFETIMES OF SERVICE: (From left) Mick McCormack, ACFO Stewart Kreltszheim, Captain Andrew Peachey, Kevin Murpy, John Doeven and Rob Gardiner.

225 YEARS AND STILL COUNTING: (From left) Pam Clay, Mick McCormack, ACFO Stewart Kreltszheim, Rob Gardiner, Neville Mathieson (National Medal), Mick Jones, Andrew Peachey, David Mims, Leeayn Jones, John Condon, Debbie Mims and David Jagger (out of shot).

Celebration of service at Mansfield Fire Brigade By DAVID MIMS WITH the easing of COVID restrictions, Mansfield Fire Brigade was able to come together recently to enjoy Christmas dinner and celebrate significant service milestones for a number of members. Sweeping views of the practice fairway at Mansfield Golf Club greeted members and their partners on arrival as around 50, including invited guests, from District 23 office and Benalla brigade enjoyed a sumptuous two course Christmas dinner. The evening’s formalities were conducted by assistant chief fire officer (ACFO) Stewart Kreltszheim, accompanied by brigade captain Andrew Peachey, with the

presentation of a National Medal (3rd clasp), four brigade life memberships, and 10 service anniversary awards totalling 225 years. The National Medal recognises diligent service of at least 15 years to any emergency service organisation, with additional clasps awarded for every 10 years after that. It was a great honour to therefore witness Neville Mathieson being presented his National Medal 3rd clasp, representing almost five decades of continuous service to the CFA which continues to this very day. Brigade life memberships were presented to Mick McCormack, Robert Gardiner, John Doeven, and Kevin Murphy, representing an amazing combined 150 plus

DECADES OF DILIGENCE: Neville Mathieson receives his National Medal (3rd clasp) from ACFO Stewart Kreltszheim. years to the brigade, with all four still currently serving. Those four members served both the rural and urban brigades when they were separate entities and continued after they were amalgamated around 10 years ago. CFA service awards recognise every five years of service given by members, with a certificate for five years,

and thereafter a medal at 10 years onwards. With awards not presented last year due to COVID, there were a number of members due for their service awards, as active firefighters and as brigade members serving in support and auxiliary roles, with the following proudly presented: Pamela Clay (five year certificate), John Condon and

David Jagger (10 year medal), David Mims and Debbie Mims (15 year medal), Mick Jones and Leeayn Jones (20 year medal), Andrew Peachey (30 year medal), Rob Gardiner (45 year medal), and Mick McCormack (55 year medal). Two internal brigade awards were also handed out, with auxiliary committee member Debbie Mims presenting Matt Leggett with the auxiliary encourage award, while captain Andrew Peachey presented the annual Blue Tie, an award that pokes fun at a member who made the biggest faux par for the year - Rob Gardiner was the lucky recipient. The respect and esteem in which the Mansfield brigade is held was clearly demonstrated by the number of senior staff

from Wangaratta District 23 headquarters and further afield who attended the evening, and was very much appreciated by the brigade officers and members on the night. Lieutenant Anne Beckingsale and secretary John Condon were also thanked for their work in arranging the evening, as were the Mansfield Golf Club and Rangeview Restaurant for hosting the event. Formalities over, members mingled and enjoyed each other’s company, and a great night was had by all. The focus will now turn to the current fire season, with fire restrictions now in place, and members preparing to once again serve their community and safely protect lives and properties when callouts occur.

Grassfires move so quickly, it’s impossible to outrun them. This summer, significant pasture growth in paddocks and roadsides means that fast-moving grassfires will be a serious risk across Victoria. Rural grassfires can be just as dangerous as bushfires, and can actually spread even faster, travelling at speeds of up to 25km/h. If you live close to open paddocks or grasslands, you could be at risk and need to be prepared. On high-risk Fire Danger Rated days, the safest option is to leave early.

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OVER the winter months CFA’s Tolmie Brigade trained three members to gain their truck licence and become tanker drivers, bolstering the brigade’s firefighting capacity. Former captain and qualified driving instructor Rob Allan expertly supervised Sharron Jones, Jordan Maloney and Mary Reilly to drive the heavy tanker in the steep hills and narrow roads around Tolmie. Once familiar with driving the tanker, they progressed to a full day’s training and assessment at a driving school in Wangaratta. The extra training and practice were fully funded by the Mansfield Bush Mar-

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ket, led by April and John Currie. When Mary Reilly contacted April Currie with the good news that all three had passed, gaining their Medium Rigid truck licences, she was thrilled for the brigade. “That is wonderful news,” she said. “The brigade approached us some time ago for funding assistance, as the CFA does not fund such external training, but the brigade management felt it was desirable to gain this extra training and the Bush Market was more than happy to assist them. “This is a great thing for the Tolmie and district community and more broadly

for the state as these new drivers will be able to support emergency efforts elsewhere. “Well done to the three new drivers.” Mary was very appreciative of the efforts of all involved in their training. “Rob was excellent,” she said. “We were all a little nervous initially but quickly gained confidence under his instruction. “The extra training in Wangaratta was invaluable and we couldn’t have done that without the help of the Mansfield Bush Market. “We are truly grateful for their amazing support.”

PICTURE PERFECT: Magical reflections and calmness can be found at Goughs Bay as the water levels are still coming up slowly. PHOTO: Caral Burrell

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SHORTLISTED: Emily Doig works on her film ‘Unspoken’, which competition rules stated had to feature a pineapple.

Emily shortlisted for film festival

LOCAL student and filmmaker Emily Doig has been shortlisted to the Screenwave International Film Festival (SWIFF) Nextwave Youth Film Awards for her short film, ‘Unspoken’. The project came about as part of a collaboration between Mansfield Shire Council’s youth services team and Mansfield Secondary College. The initiative saw media students in years 9 and 10 participate in a series of online film-making workshops.

Youth engagement officer at Mansfield Shire Council, Kylie Peel, said the Nextwave Youth Film Program offered an innovative method for taking students through the fundamentals of film-making. “We’re proud of being able to deliver this initiative to students in a fun, engaging and supportive environment,” said Ms Peel. “The passion and enthusiasm of the facilitator was particularly inspiring. “All of the short films produced by the students dem-

onstrated an approach that was considered, creative and talented. “The team at Mansfield Shire Council congratulate Emily on her nomination.” Ms Doig said she enjoyed learning about the film-making process. “I’m nervous and excited to have the film screened in front of my friends and family,” said Ms Doig. The SWIFF National Youth Film Awards is set to be screened during Youth Week in Mansfield in April 2022.

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A NEW mural of Hayley Wilson, Mansfield Olympian, has been installed on the eastern wall of the Mansfield Sporting Complex. The project is the result of a collaboration between Mansfield Shire Council and The Hype Agency on behalf of Nike. Hayley Wilson made history in Tokyo as the first female street skateboarder for Australia.

The mural is a celebration of this moment. Mayor James Tehan said he was pleased to be able to celebrate the sporting achievements of young community members. “We are very proud of Hayley. Her integrity and dedication are an example other young people can look to for inspiration,” said Cr Tehan.

Ms Wilson said she was proud of the opportunities that came from being part of the Mansfield Shire community. “Mansfield is a very active community with many outdoor activities and I am very lucky to have grown up here,” she said. “If I can inspire one person to go for what they want I will be happy.”

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RECENTLY INSTALLED: Leaving the Masonic Lodge temple following the installation as Master were (from left) Bro Peter Corpe, Master Peter Mahoney and Bro Ray Pilbrow.

THE re-opening of Masonic Lodges following almost 18 months of lockdowns due to the COIVD-19 pandemic has seen the installation of new Lodge Masters across the state. Mansfield Lodge 158 held its annual installation dinner on November 20 with Worshipful Brother Peter Mahoney taking the Master’s position for his fourth term in office. Some 50 members, partners and guests attended the evening which included a Grand Lodge installation from the North East. Due to the pandemic all Masonic Lodges were closed across the state for all meetings but were declared open again on November 13.

Change to council’s customer service centre hours MANSFIELD Shire Council’s customer service hours will reduce slightly when the municipal office re-opens in the new year. Phone and walk-in customer service will be available for 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday under the new arrangement. This is a change from the current hours, which are 8.15am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Chief executive officer Kaylene Conrick said coun-

cil was committed to positive customer experiences while managing council’s resources in a sustainable way. “The change will allow staff to complete administrative tasks, such as closing the financials for the day, while reducing costs to council for staff overtime,” said Ms Conrick. “Council’s current open hours are longer than most councils across Victoria. “An audit of customer service enquiries showed very

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Bindaree getting ready for Christmas RESIDENTS of Bindaree were getting in the Christmas spirit recently. TIME OF CELEBRATION: Iris Lawson, centagenarian enjoying a festive wine.

FESTIVE PHOTOS: Santa family portraits at Rosehaven were a fundraising success, with even the staff getting in on the action. Pictured are (left to right) Alicia Follett, Jenny Brown, Sandra Lee, Bianca Hurley and Rose Gilder who seized the opportunity to tell Santa what they wanted for Christmas. OH WHAT FUN: Mansfield Autism Statewide Services (MASS) held their Christmas concert on Friday, December 3 with parents attending a fun-filled presentation and afternoon tea at the centre in Highett Street. The children created an amazing sleigh, sang Christmas carols, with the drumming and dancing being highlights of the show. Great fun was had by all.

IN THE SPIRIT: Nurse Bec Dowd checking out a Christmas picture of ward clerk Judith Margetts, as Bindaree prepares for Christmas. DECORATIONS: Jill Murphy working on the origami Christmas tree at Bindaree.

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The judges are keen to see the fashion component return to racing also. Liam Wilson, a regular supporter of Mansfield’s racing fashion events, will break from his theatre duties to take on a judging role. He will be joined by Kelly Foster, a Longwood local who has made a name for herself as a successful fashion contestant at race meetings throughout the state. There are categories for all ages including: Junior Racegoer, 5-12 years, female and male; Teen Racing Fashion, 1217 years, female and male; Best Dressed Female, 1840 years; Best Dressed Mature Female, 40 years+; Best Dressed Male, 18 years+;

Couples Racewear. Competition begins at 1pm and free entry takes place 15 minutes before each category. Mansfield District Racing Club president Leanne Backwell said the club is thrilled to have fashions on the field back as part of the day’s entertainment. “The club warmly welcomes Delatite Wines as major sponsor and the prize list featuring dining packages, local products and the opportunity to experience the best of the High Country is most enticing,” she said. All information on Fashions on the Field and other exciting aspects of the Mansfield Hygain Cup can be found at mansfieldcountryraces.com.

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Sunday 19 December 4.00pm: St John’s, (‘Open’ ServiceͿ͕ ϰϱ ,ŝŐŚĞƚƚ ^ƚ DĂŶƐĨŝĞůĚ PRESENTATION: At the presentation of a Friends of Gallipoli plaque were Mansfield RSL subbranch president Tom Ingpen (left) with Dr John Basarin.

Special visit to Mansfield RSL KEEPING Australia’s links with Turkey and the history behind the World War I battle at Anzac Cove is the aim of the Friends of Gallipoli Inc organisation which is currently lead by chairman Dr John Basarin. Dr Basarin recently visited Mansfield RSL promoting international friendship between Australian and Turkish youth based around a shared Gallipoli history. Friends of Gallipoli is a self-governing not-for-profit organisation with programs which create opportunities for Australian youth to visit Gallipoli, Turkey. Born in Turkey and raised in Istanbul, Dr Basarin’s family emigrated to Australia in the mid-1970s.

Giving a talk to the members of the RSL and guests he discussed common objectives with RSL committee members and presented the local sub-branch with a commemorative plaque which conveys the famous words of Mustafa Ataturk. Ataturk is recognised as the founding president of modern Turkey. Also being promoted was the Anzac Gallipoli Memorial Garden which invites school groups to visit the memorial giving students the opportunity to learn more of the history of Gallipoli and the stories behind the battle between the Australian and Turkish troops. Although the memorial garden has the names of all

92 Diggers who came from the Hampton (Melbourne suburb) area it also opens up the history of Anzac Cove. The words of Mustafa Ataturk on the plaque presented to Mansfield RSL reads: “Heroes who shed their blood and lost their lives. You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and Mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours. You, the mothers, who sent their sons from far away countries wipe away your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well.” ― Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

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“There are diverse frog species in our catchment including tree frogs, ground dwelling frogs and frogs that live in the High Country that are suffering for reasons including less available water and climate change impacts,” Dr Wilson said. “Over the course of 12 months we will focus on local frogs, what they need, why they are in trouble and what we can do to help such as protecting frog habitat, setting up a backyard pond and controlling pests.” GBCMA’s project officer, Janice Mentiplay-Smith, said as part of the Linking Landscapes and Communities the Year of the Frog would

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A DECLINE in frog numbers across the region has sparked a campaign to highlight the threats to local frog populations and what can be done to ensure their survival. The Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority (GBCMA) will lead a year-long community awareness project next year: 2022 - The Year of the Frog. GBCMA’s land, biodiversity and indigenous program manager, Dr Steve Wilson, said throughout next year the campaign would educate the community on the issues contributing to a reduction in frog numbers and solutions.

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GOULBURN-Murray Water (GMW), Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and the Country Fire Authority (CFA) are all urging people visiting the region’s dams, lakes and waterways this summer not to take any risks with their campfires. About 10 per cent of bushfires in Victoria are caused by campfire negligence. Escaped campfires can cause significant damage to the environment as well as loss of life and property. There are various restrictions in place at GMW’s water storages to minimise the risk of campfires escaping. They include the following: -Campfires may only be lit in designated areas; -The ground and airspace within 3m of the fire must be clear of flammable material; -Fires must not be left unattended and must be completely extinguished before campers leave - if the ashes are cool to touch, it’s safe to leave; z Fires should be extinguished with water - not soil - so make sure you bring a bucket with you; z A fire must be extinguished at the request of an authorised water officer or police officer; z A fire must not be lit on Total Fire Ban Days. GMW water storage services acting general manager Scott Wikman likewise encouraged people to put safety first. “The consequences of an escaped campfire can be devastating,” he said. “If you are planning on lighting a fire, you should first check GMW’s recreation by-laws and the rules of the storage you are visiting.

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Victorians that as we all go back to doing things like camping and visiting national parks, it is vital everyone remains cautious around campfires. “Those planning on exploring the great outdoors across Victoria in the coming weeks must consider weather conditions before lighting a campfire - if the wind is strong enough to carry sparks, don’t light a campfire,” he said. “We heavily rely on the behaviour of the community to prevent bushfires from igniting by remaining vigilant around campfires and other recreational fires.”

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Beware of water danger this summer DATA reveals household chores and socialising to be the most common causes of breaks in active adult supervision On the back of Victoria’s worst childhood drowning toll in over 20 years, Kidsafe Victoria is urging parents and carers to actively supervise children around water in a bid to reduce the number of drowning deaths. The call comes as thousands of families prepare to enjoy backyard barbecues and pool parties over the summer holidays. Research into fatal toddler drowning incidents conducted by James Cook University and Royal Life Saving Australia found that household chores - everyday tasks such as checking on dinner, taking out the rubbish or putting the washing out - were the most common distractions which led to lapses in supervision of children around water (41 per cent). This was followed by talking or socialising (11 per cent) and electronic distractions (9 per cent). Jason Chambers, general manager of Kidsafe Victoria, highlighted how quickly toddlers can get into trouble around water. “Toddlers are naturally curious and love water, yet they don’t understand the dangers it can pose,” Mr

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STAY SAFE: Victoria has its worst childhood drowning toll in over 20 years. Chambers said. “A split second is all it takes for a child to gain unsupervised access to the water area and 20 seconds is all it takes for a toddler to drown.” Despite significant reductions in toddler drowning deaths over time, drowning continues to be one of the leading causes of accidental death for Australian chil-

dren under five years of age. Kidsafe Victoria recommends designating supervisors so there is no miscommunication over who is keeping watch of children around water. “At social gatherings such as barbecues and pool parties, there are lots of adults around and it can be easy to assume that someone else is

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pervisors whose role it is to supervise children in and around the pool. “Rotating this role throughout the day ensures everyone gets a chance to enjoy the festivities.” Along with active adult supervision, compliant pool and spa barriers play an important role in keeping toddlers safe.

POOL SAFETY TIPS: z Actively supervise children in and around water at all times. For toddlers, this means having an adult within arm’s reach; z Appoint designated supervisors at barbecues and pool parties whose role it is to supervise the kids in and around the pool. This role can be shared throughout the day so that everyone gets a chance to enjoy the festivities; z Ensure your pool barrier is secure and in proper working order; z Ensure no climbable objects are near the barrier eg pot plants, chairs, barbecues or pool pumps which could allow a child to climb over the barrier; z Never prop the pool gate open, this allows children easy and often unsupervised access to the pool area; z Don’t rely on inflatable pool toys to keep children safe - they are not life saving devices; z Learn CPR and update your skills regularly; z Be mindful of other potential outdoor water hazards, as toddlers can drown in as little as a few centimetres of water including eskys with melted ice, wading/inflatable pools and ponds.

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Bike education at Mansfield Primary School By BILLY BARNETT and James Baklis, Year Five Mansfield Primary School

WHEN we turned up in the morning, we were split into two groups and did a bike check. One of them was Mr Steele’s group and the other was Miss Driessen’s. In Miss Driessen’s group we did some little practicing things to learn stuff about the road rules while the other group had a bit of a free ride. In Miss Driessen’s course there was a U-

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it all again. In the last hour of the day, we went over to the bus stop and rode left to the roundabout, went around it, turned right, and then stopped just outside the Lords Oval. After that we turned left again and rode up to the top of the hill and turned left again, up another hill. Then, at the roundabout, we turned left again and rode down the hill this time then left again just before the fire station then left again then left again, then up the hill then left again into the bus stop again. On Friday we rode down to the Lords Oval and practised merging from single to double file. When we stopped in the bike lane James’s tire popped and he had to come back later with a school bike and then we went down to the rail trail where we rode six kilometres. Then we stopped and rode back again. We went to the botanical garden where we had some sausages and Zooper Doopers. After that we had a play on the equipment and rode back to school with our newly learned road rules.

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AT approximately 9am, Miss Driessen called out our groups and we got on the bus. The bus ride took about 40 to 50 minutes. On the way there we talked and talked and talked. Some of us brought lollies and food to eat for the journey. When we got off the bus, it was pretty cold and everyone moved into their groups. One group took a wrong turn first thing. On the way up the mountain, there were five bridges and we walked past a million trees.

As we reached the top, we found a hut, met up with friends and this is where we ate lunch. Some students were sitting up on the bunk bed and were eating. Then one student saw a mouse - AARGH! It was actually really cute. It was very cold outside and everyone had jumpers and jackets on. When everyone finished their lunch, we all went back to our group leaders and headed off to the summit. It was a bit steep and rocky so all the groups started to merge into each other. On the way up to the summit it was surprisingly very windy and many students’ hats blew off their heads. We had tried dodging the

thin air and cold wind, while stampeding down Stirling toward the buses. It was getting warmer (but not like hot - it was still pretty cold) so some people started taking off their wool coats or jumpers. Then we started to see some parts of the buses. Some people rocketed to the bottom, while others were calm and walked along the path. Then the last few people came down to the bus. On the bus ride back, everyone looked very tired, some people even fell asleep. It took 45 minutes to get back and everyone was excited to go home. It was really fun, but our journey had come to an end for now.

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Victoria gets a whole lot hairier AFTER 30 days of Movember in Australia almost 45,000 upper lips became the proud bearers of fully-fledged moustaches - with men’s health charity Movember applauding all those who participated in the hairy campaign or supported someone who did. As mo growers around the globe pick up their razors to shave off the last of the hairy season Movember has revealed that an estimated 2.4 kilometres of moustache hair, if glued from end to end, sprouted up behind face masks from mo’s around the world - enough mo’s to fill the MCG 3.5 times. Almost 73,000 Australians registered with Movember this year to support the cause by having fun and doing good to raise funds and awareness for men’s mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. Over 17,800 hailed from Victoria. Movember’s APAC country director Rachel Carr applauded this year’s huge effort from Australian supporters. “We’re incredibly grateful for our rockstar mo’s who have once again rallied together in the name of men’s

health this Movember, especially in the second year of a global pandemic that has continued to be incredibly tough for people everywhere,” she said. “For 18 years the mo community has come together, had fun while doing good, and raised funds that allow us to continue to deliver game-changing mental health programs, raise much needed awareness as well as conduct lifesaving cancer research and trials to prevent our fathers, sons, brothers, partners and mates dying prematurely.” With recent research released by Movember highlighting the effects of COVID-19 lockdowns on young men’s mental health in Australia, the awareness and funds raised by the humble mo could not have come at a more important time. As the world begins to reopen after a challenging two years of the pandemic, Movember’s new research shows that Australian men are still experiencing very real struggles with mental health, with 66 per cent saying they felt disconnected from family and friends during lockdown and more than a third of men

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Christmas craft at CWA THE CWA Mansfield branch will be having a Christmas craft stall at the upcoming Community Christmas Picnic Twilight Market. The stall will be brimming with home-made Christmas cakes, baked goods and ideal Christmas stocking fillers. Come along on Thursday, December 16 and stop by the stall to stock up on your Christmas gifts. While shopping remember to check out the decorated Christmas trees at the front of the CWA Hall. This is a Christmas tradition and this year’s effort adds to the festive feeling of the Mansfield traders’ windows along High Street. The CWA Op Shop will continue to be open Monday to Saturday during the festive break. FESTIVE GOODS: A sample of some of the amazing items that will be on offer at this year’s CWA Christmas craft stall.

Santa Claus is coming to town “HELLO children” will be the cry from Santa Claus who is making a touring visit to Mansfield township tomorrow (Thursday, December 16). Santa will be travelling again in an open 1932 Essex, driven by Ian Morley as he did last year and this time will be joined by one of his North Pole elves. The touring route will take Santa across and around town over a two hour travel time and will finish his tour at the High Street median strip community Christmas party at around 7.30pm (approximately). The touring route and approximate times are as follows:

1. Stockman’s Rise Drover’s Court - 5.40pm; 2. Lord’s Ground opposite the corner of Cricket Street - 5.55pm; 3. Peak Court - midway down court - 6.10pm; 4. Driveway of 128 Highton Lane - 6.25pm; 5. Cnr Stewart Street and Broadbent Crt - 6.35pm; 6. New Street - off Ailsa Street - 6.45pm; 7. Cnr Kareen Crt and Oakford Drive - 6.55pm; 8. Cnr Donovans Way and Aspect Crt - 7.05pm; 9. Cnr Maple Tree Drive and Acacia Crt - 7.15pm; 10. Cnr Cambridge Drive and Somerset Rise - 7.25pm; 11. Arrival at Community Picnic - High Street approx. 7.40pm.

ON HIS WAY: Santa Claus will be touring Mansfield again in this open Essex tourer tomorrow night (Thursday, December 16) with helpers and lollies for all children who come out to greet him and wish him Merry Christmas.

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What’s On Calendar z DECEMBER 15: Produce Store Artisans Christmas Market from 4pm-7pm. z DECEMBER 16: Annual Christmas Carols evening with a Community Christmas Picnic in High Street. z DECEMBER a visit to Mansfield. z DECEMBER 18: Mansfield Farmers’ Market. z DECEMBER 27: Buller snow in summer. z JANUARY 8-16: MMuDS summer youth drama program. z JANUARY 9: Mansfield Hygain Cup. Gates Open at 11.00am z JANUARY 30: Aequales Chamber Music Quartet. Performing Arts Centre at 4.00pm. REGULAR EVENTS: z High Country Maze November celebrations: - Open Cup Day holiday, as well as usual weekend openings (10am-5pm) - Open for Garden and Devonshire Tea/Coffee every Wednesday in November (11am-3pm) for our roses and perennials in bloom. - Twilight Drinks in the Garden every Friday evening (5pm8pm) throughout November. z JUSTICE of the Peace Services - Every Thursday, Mansfield Police Station. 10am to 1pm for witnessing and signing of documents. z U3A meetings are held on 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 10am in the Library Meeting Room. z CWA Monthly meetings: 3rd Monday from 1.15pm. z CWA Craft Days: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 10am to 2pm. z CWA Op shop open: most days from 10am to 2pm. z Probus meetings are held every second Wednesday for monthly meetings, and then activities/outings are held on the last Wednesday of each month. z Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR) meet every fourth Monday of the month at 6pm in the library (rear entrance) z Monday Mingle - Every Monday - organised by the Bonnie Doon Community Centre - chat and make new friends - new theme each week. BYO ideas for activities all ages and abilities.

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Monitoring and evaluating pest predator management TOTAL lamb survival rates have increased by up to five per cent among sheep flocks using best practice predator management techniques within the Mansfield Shire. Eight prime lamb and wool producers in Mansfield and surrounds are taking part in a Meat and Livestock Australia funded producer demonstration site project called Less Predators, More Lambs. The project started in February 2021 and will finish at the end of 2023. It is led by local Dr Matt Mahoney of Agridome Consultancy and supported in partnership with Greg Mifsud, national wild dog management coordinator, Centre for Invasive Species Solutions, and Lucy-Anne Cobby, community wild dog control coordinator, Australian Wool Innovation. This project showcases the implementation of best practice management techniques for the control of wild dogs and foxes on the participating sheep properties. These control practices are incorporated into a Property Specific Pest Management Control Program (PMCP). The FeralScan app is used by the group to record incidents of livestock attacks, implementation of control and the outcome of control programs. The participating producers then evaluate after the lambing season if changing their predator management practices has an impact on

PARTICIPANTS: The workshops focused on key sheep management topics and included refresher days on lifetime ewe management, increasing lamb survival and constructing control programs using the FeralScan app. PHOTO: Lucy-Anne Cobby lamb survival rates and if so by how much. In its first year, the project had included three training workshops involving the core producers directly involved in the project and interested community members. The workshops focused on key sheep management topics and included refresher days on lifetime ewe management, increasing lamb survival and constructing PCMPs using the FeralScan app. There was also training and accreditation on 1080 baiting. Expert speakers on each topic were involved with running each workshop, in-

cluding Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s senior local wild dog controller David Klippel on proven techniques for laying 1080 baits, and setting canid pest ejectors and traps. The producers also formed their own FeralScan app group whereby they could record and view their control and damage activities occurring on their properties for both wild dogs and foxes. This readily available free app allowed the group to create a map of where they were focusing their control activities, keep records of where they laid baits or traps and helped the group to remain connected and work

with their neighbours to coordinate control to get the best outcomes. Support also included onfarm guidance from Greg Mifsud to formulate their PCMPs and use the FeralScan app. This was important to ensure each property could focus control efforts where foxes and wild dogs were mostly likely to be found. The producers recently met to evaluate their progress so far. All the core producers involved had submitted data on lamb survival rates for the lambing season just gone for their lambing ewes monitored under their property specific PCMPs.

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Meeting up for the end of year in Jamieson following the difficult year with COVID-19 interruptions.

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erection of a much needed set of steps or stairs to access the church for the steep hillside takes some manoeuvring for even the hardiest of climbers. JAMIESON resident Mitchell Russell has been elected as school captain at Scots College for 2021-22 and he received the school’s Flourish Award ‘Auctoritas’. Mitchell was educated at Jamieson Primary School and attended Mansfield Secondary College. He then boarded at Scot’s to complete his secondary education. His friend Paris Weller also received an award and also is a school prefect. Congratulations on your achievement. ON Monday evening the Jamieson Primary School annual concert was held with the students performing for parents and friends of the school. Following the concert and award presentations the families, teachers and students enjoyed a barbecue dinner at the Big Pool reserve at the end of Grey Street. NINETEEN Jamieson and District Historical Society members and the museum board held their annual Christmas break-up dinner at the Jamieson Brewery and Grill on Thursday evening. It was a great time to relax and enjoy the social dining event,

JAMIESON Primary School Council will hold their annual Christmas break-up on Thursday at the Jamieson Brewery. This group of dedicated volunteers have worked hard over the interruptions during the last year, which needed many meetings to be postponed with COVID-19 restrictions. They have all succeeded through a very trying year. THE Jamieson Community Group held the last meeting for 2021 last Tuesday in the Jamieson Memorial Hall. Twenty members and Mansfield Shire councillor Rowan Webb attended the meeting. The town proposed walking tracks were under discussion. The Engage website Mansfield was introduced. It was presented, covering the ambience of proposed town buildings. The idea is to keep the landscape profile attractive. Examples were of resort buildings in keeping with the local landscape, not multi storey high rise buildings in the smaller townships. THE Jamieson toilet project restoration has been advertised for tender. The completion will be in 2022. THE camping legislation was discussed and defined clearly, if family or friends camp on your property with access to the family WC and bathroom this is permitted.

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PLUMBER HOT WATER SPECIALIST Phone: 0417 283 565

OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Call Michael Visser on 0407 545 069

Mansfield District bulk suppliers of Fuels, Oils, Grease, Adblue, Fuel tanks and accessories. Most major credit cards and StarCards accepted to the 24 hour Diesel Stop, 261 Dead Horse Lane, Mansfield. admin@simpsonsfuel.com.au PHONE 5772 1205 or MARCUS SMITH 0409 577 262 I & M Simpson & Son Pty Ltd

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Caring & Professional 24 hour service, all areas Obligation free appointments Pre-paid, pre-arranged, personalised funeral and memorial services www.mccormackfunerals.com.au

CRAIG JONES BOOK NOW 0418 773 541 (30 years experience)

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LANDSCAPING

5753 6624

IAN KEYS

0400 791 727

3A Timothy Lane, Mansfield (03) 5779 1543 Pool & Spa equipment sales & service Member of SPASA (Vic)

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Alpine Glass and Glazing

Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:00pm or Call Dan for an appointment

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Land Capability Assessments (L.C.A.)

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PROUD SPONSORS OF JUNIOR SPORT IN MANSFIELD

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Generous discounts for large acreage.

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11 Highett Street, Mansﬁeld

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JD’S WATER CARTAGE 0439 571 990

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Bayden 0403 194 529

DELATITE ETERINARY

Ph: 0427 790 079

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Dr Anna Manning Dr Katherine Adams Dr Jess Metcalfe Dr Matthew Boon Dr Hannah Kent Dr Lyndall Barwick Dr Chloe Fingland

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Country Universities Centre Ovens Murray is a not-forˣ˥ˢЁ˧ ˖ˢˠˠ˨ˡ˜˧ˬ ˗˥˜˩˘ˡ ˢ˥˚˔ˡ˜˦˔˧˜ˢˡʟ ˪˛˜˖˛ ˜˦ ˝ˢ˜ˡ˧˟ˬ ˙˨ˡ˗˘˗ ˕ˬ ˧˛˘ ʶˢˠˠˢˡ˪˘˔˟˧˛ ʺˢ˩˘˥ˡˠ˘ˡ˧ ˨ˡ˗˘˥ ˧˛˘ ˅˘˚˜ˢˡ˔˟ ˈˡ˜˩˘˥˦˜˧ˬ ʶ˘ˡ˧˥˘ ˣ˥ˢ˚˥˔ˠʟ ˔ˡ˗ ˞˘ˬ ˟ˢ˖˔˟ ˦˨ˣˣˢ˥˧ʡ ʶˈʶ ˂˩˘ˡ˦ ˀ˨˥˥˔ˬ ˜˦ ˣ˔˥˧ ˢ˙ ˔ˡ ˔˙Ё˟˜˔˧˘˗ ˡ˘˧˪ˢ˥˞ ˢ˙ ˧˛˘ ʶˢ˨ˡ˧˥ˬ ˈˡ˜˩˘˥˦˜˧˜˘˦ ʶ˘ˡ˧˥˘ ʛʶˈʶʜʟ ˪˛˜˖˛ ˛˔˩˘ ˖˘ˡ˧˥˘˦ ˟ˢ˖˔˧˘˗ ˧˛˥ˢ˨˚˛ˢ˨˧ ˥˘˚˜ˢˡ˔˟ ˁˆˊʟ ˉʼʶ ʙ ˄ʿʷʡ ʶˈʶ ˂˩˘ˡ˦ ˀ˨˥˥˔ˬ ˣ˥ˢ˩˜˗˘˦ ˔ ˡ˘˪ ˢˣˣˢ˥˧˨ˡ˜˧ˬ ˧ˢ ˠ˔˞˘ ˛˜˚˛˘˥ ˘˗˨˖˔˧˜ˢˡ ˠˢ˥˘ ˔˖˖˘˦˦˜˕˟˘ ˙ˢ˥ ˦˧˨˗˘ˡ˧˦ ˢ˙ ˔˟˟ ˔˚˘˦ ˜ˡ ˢ˨˥ ˥˘˚˜ˢˡʡ ˂˨˥ ˦˧˨˗˘ˡ˧˦ ˛˔˩˘ ˙˥˘˘ ˔˖˖˘˦˦ ˧ˢ ˛˜˚˛ʠ˦ˣ˘˘˗ ʼˡ˧˘˥ˡ˘˧ʟ ˠˢ˗˘˥ˡ ˧˘˖˛ˡˢ˟ˢ˚ˬʟ ˔ˡ˗ ˚˘ˡ˘˥˔˟ ˔˖˔˗˘ˠ˜˖ ˦˨ˣˣˢ˥˧ ˔˟˟ ˗˘˟˜˩˘˥˘˗ ˟ˢ˖˔˟˟ˬ ˔˧ ˢ˨˥ ˧˛˥˘˘ ˦˜˧˘˦ ˜ˡ ˊ˔ˡ˚˔˥˔˧˧˔ʟ ʶˢ˥˥ˬˢˡ˚ ʙ ˀ˔ˡ˦Ё˘˟˗ʡ ˆ˧˨˗˘ˡ˧˦ ˔˟˦ˢ ˛˔˩˘ ˧˛˘ ˢˣˣˢ˥˧˨ˡ˜˧ˬ ˧ˢ ˕˨˜˟˗ ˔ ˡ˘˧˪ˢ˥˞ ˢ˙ ˟˜˞˘ʠˠ˜ˡ˗˘˗ ˙˘˟˟ˢ˪ ˦˧˨˗˘ˡ˧˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˖˔ˡ ˧˔˞˘ ˔˗˩˔ˡ˧˔˚˘ ˢ˙ ˕˘˜ˡ˚ ˣ˔˥˧ ˢ˙ ˔ ˡ˔˧˜ˢˡʠ˪˜˗˘ ˟˘˔˥ˡ˜ˡ˚ ˖ˢˠˠ˨ˡ˜˧ˬʡ

ˌˢ˨˥ ˥ˢ˟˘ ˇ˛˜˦ ˜˦ ˔ ˛˜˚˛˟ˬ ˥˘˪˔˥˗˜ˡ˚ ˔ˡ˗ ˨ˡ˜ˤ˨˘ ˢˣˣˢ˥˧˨ˡ˜˧ˬ ˧ˢ ˦˛˔ˣ˘ ˧˛˘ ˘˗˨˖˔˧˜ˢˡ ˟˔ˡ˗˦˖˔ˣ˘ ˜ˡ ˧˛˘ ˂˩˘ˡ˦ ˀ˨˥˥˔ˬ ˥˘˚˜ˢˡʡ ʴ˦ ʸ˗˨˖˔˧˜ˢˡ ʶˢˢ˥˗˜ˡ˔˧ˢ˥ ˔˧ ˧˛˘ ˀ˔ˡ˦Ё˘˟˗ ˖˘ˡ˧˥˘ʟ ˬˢ˨ ˪˜˟˟ ˪ˢ˥˞ ˪˜˧˛ ˧˛˘ ʶ˘ˡ˧˥˘ ˀ˔ˡ˔˚˘˥ ˧ˢ ˜ˠˣ˟˘ˠ˘ˡ˧ ˧˛˘ ˦˧˥˔˧˘˚˜˖ ˣ˟˔ˡ ˪˛˜˖˛ ˜˦ ˦˘˧ ˕ˬ ˧˛˘ ʵˢ˔˥˗ ˢ˙ ʷ˜˥˘˖˧ˢ˥˦ ˧ˢ ˜ˡ˖˥˘˔˦˘ ˔˖˖˘˦˦ ˧ˢ ˛˜˚˛˘˥ ˘˗˨˖˔˧˜ˢˡ ˢˣˣˢ˥˧˨ˡ˜˧˜˘˦ ˙ˢ˥ ˧˛˘ ˥˘˚˜ˢˡʟ ˔˦ ˪˘˟˟ ˔˦ ˖ˢˢ˥˗˜ˡ˔˧˘ ˧˛˘ ˢˣ˘˥˔˧˜ˢˡ ˢ˙ ˧˛˘ ˀ˔ˡ˦Ё˘˟˗ ˖˘ˡ˧˥˘ʡ ʴˡ ˜ˠˣˢ˥˧˔ˡ˧ ˔˦ˣ˘˖˧ ˢ˙ ˧˛˘ ʸ˗˨˖˔˧˜ˢˡ ʶˢˢ˥˗˜ˡ˔˧ˢ˥ ˜˦ ˧ˢ ˦˨ˣˣˢ˥˧ ˧˛˘ ˦˨˖˖˘˦˦˙˨˟ ˢ˨˧˖ˢˠ˘˦ ˙ˢ˥ ʶˈʶ ˦˧˨˗˘ˡ˧˦ʡ ˌˢ˨ ˪˜˟˟ ˪ˢ˥˞ ˪˜˧˛ ˧˛˘ ʶ˘ˡ˧˥˘ ˀ˔ˡ˔˚˘˥ ˧ˢ ˗˘˩˘˟ˢˣ ˔ˡ˗ ˜ˠˣ˟˘ˠ˘ˡ˧ ˔ ˟ˢ˖˔˟ ˠ˔˥˞˘˧˜ˡ˚ ˣ˟˔ˡʟ ˙ˢ˦˧˘˥ ˔ˡ˗ ˠ˔˜ˡ˧˔˜ˡ ˥˘˟˔˧˜ˢˡ˦˛˜ˣ˦ ˪˜˧˛ ˦˧˔˞˘˛ˢ˟˗˘˥˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˥˘ˣ˥˘˦˘ˡ˧ ʶˈʶ ˂˩˘ˡ˦ ˀ˨˥˥˔ˬ ˔˧ ˖ˢˠˠ˨ˡ˜˧ˬ ˘˩˘ˡ˧˦ʟ ˔˟ˢˡ˚ ˪˜˧˛ ˦˨ˣˣˢ˥˧˜ˡ˚ ˧˛˘ ˦˨˖˖˘˦˦˙˨˟ ˢ˨˧˖ˢˠ˘˦ ˙ˢ˥ ˦˧˨˗˘ˡ˧˦ ˜ˡ ˀ˔ˡ˦Ё˘˟˗ ˔ˡ˗ ˦˨˥˥ˢ˨ˡ˗˦ʡ

Who We Are Looking For ϥ ʴ ˣ˔˦˦˜ˢˡ˔˧˘ ˔ˡ˗ ˘ˡ˧˛˨˦˜˔˦˧˜˖ ˜ˡ˗˜˩˜˗˨˔˟ ˪˜˧˛ ˜ˡ˜˧˜˔˧˜˩˘ ˪˛ˢ ˖˔ˡ ˪ˢ˥˞ ˜ˡ˗˘ˣ˘ˡ˗˘ˡ˧˟ˬ ˢˡ ˗˜˥˘˖˧˘˗ ˧˔˦˞˦ʮ ϥ ˆ˧˥ˢˡ˚ ˖ˢ˟˟˔˕ˢ˥˔˧˜˩˘ ˦˞˜˟˟˦ ˪˜˧˛ ˔˕˜˟˜˧ˬ ˧ˢ ˕˨˜˟˗ ˦˧˥ˢˡ˚ ˥˘˟˔˧˜ˢˡ˦˛˜ˣ˦ ˪˜˧˛ ˗˜˩˘˥˦˘ ˦˧˔˞˘˛ˢ˟˗˘˥˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˪ˢ˥˞ ˪˜˧˛˜ˡ ˔ ˧˘˔ˠʮ ϥ ʴˡ ˜ˡ˗˜˩˜˗˨˔˟ ˪˛ˢ ˜˦ ˗˘˗˜˖˔˧˘˗ʟ ˣ˔˦˦˜ˢˡ˔˧˘ ˔ˡ˗ ˘ˡ˧˛˨˦˜˔˦˧˜˖ ˔˕ˢ˨˧ ˖˥˘˔˧˜ˡ˚ ˢˣˣˢ˥˧˨ˡ˜˧˜˘˦ ˙ˢ˥ ˥˘˚˜ˢˡ˔˟ ˔ˡ˗ ˥˘ˠˢ˧˘ ˦˧˨˗˘ˡ˧˦ʮ ϥ ʸ˫˖˘˟˟˘ˡ˧ ˪˥˜˧˧˘ˡ ˔ˡ˗ ˩˘˥˕˔˟ ˖ˢˠˠ˨ˡ˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡ ˦˞˜˟˟˦ʮ ϥ ʸ˫˖˘˟˟˘ˡ˧ ˢ˥˚˔ˡ˜˦˔˧˜ˢˡ ˔ˡ˗ ˧˜ˠ˘ ˠ˔ˡ˔˚˘ˠ˘ˡ˧ ˦˞˜˟˟˦ʡ ϥ ʷ˘ˠˢˡ˦˧˥˔˧˘˗ ˖ˢˠˣ˨˧˘˥ ˦˞˜˟˟˦ʟ ˜ˡ˖˟˨˗˜ˡ˚ ˣ˥ˢЁ˖˜˘ˡ˖ˬ ˜ˡ ˀ˜˖˥ˢ˦ˢ˙˧ ˂˙Ё˖˘ ˔ˡ˗ ˦ˢ˖˜˔˟ ˠ˘˗˜˔ ˞ˡˢ˪˟˘˗˚˘

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GARDENING POSITION Beolite Village

STAFF WANTED HOUSEKEEPING & LAUNDRY!!! Alzburg Resort Mansﬁeld. We are looking for a suitable, reliable, and motivated person with some experience, able to do housekeeping duties and assist other departments if required. This is a casual position, you must be able to work midweek and weekends when required. Immediate start. All inquiries and resume can be forwarded to ramesh@alzburg.com.au or call (03) 5775 7400.

Is looking for an enthusiastic gardening assistant on a permanent part time basis of 2 days per week. You will be working under direction and alongside our current gardener and duties will include weeding, pruning, mulching and general garden maintenance. Expressions of interest and resumes must be forwarded via email to Administration Manager Lily Kennedy at beolitevillage@gmail.com Applications close Friday, December 17, 2021 and interviews will be conducted in mid-January, 2022. Beolite Village Ltd. 13-21 Kidston Parade, Mansfield 3722.

Retail worker wanted Yenckens Hardware is seeking a hardworking, fit and reliable person to join our retail team. We need someone who has excellent customer service, basic computer skills and the ability to work as part of a team as well as individually. Knowledge of hardware industry a plus, but not essential. Immediate start. If you feel you would be ideal for this position, please send a resume to kate@yenckens.com.au or pop into store and speak with Jenny

2012 Honda CRV Automatic, SUV, silver, black interior, petrol, 6 months rego (ZGB028), one owner, excellent condition, everything in order, roadworthy done.

$15,500 Ph 0418 308 450 CARAVANS & CAMPERS

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EAST GLEN CHICKENS SCHOOL NURSE for HOWQUA CAMPUS Lauriston Girls’ School is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced and dedicated professional as School Nurse at the School’s Howqua Campus, located on the outskirts of Mansfield. This is a residential campus for Lauriston’s Year 9 students. The successful applicant will be required to start at the campus in Term 1, 2022. There are various casual shifts available. Please indicate your availability in your application. Tuesday 7.30am – 2.30pm Wednesday 1.00pm – 6.00pm

Administration/Reception Assistant Camp Howqua has a casual part time (approx. 12 hrs/ wk) Administration/Reception Assistant position available. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate ³½ È ®È ³í Ɯ ³½ËÈ ÀƜ ¨ ÈÈ À ÜÀ È ® Ã§ ¨¨Ã v® Ã½¨vâ ³®ï ®ÈƜ ½¨ vÃv®È ½ ³® v®® À ÃÃƛ IÀ Û ³ËÃ ³í á½ À ® Ã v® vÈ³Àâƛ Apply in writing to v½ (³Ü¿ËvƜ I? ³á ŮŵŭƜ 9v®Ãï ¨ ůųŮŰƛ ½½¨ vÈ ³®Ã ¨³Ã $À vâƜ ůŭÃÈ À ŮŬŮŭƛ $³À ³À ® ³ÀvÈ ³® ½¨ vÃ ³®Èv È VÀÃË¨v ³® űųųų ůűŬŵƛ

POL (point of lay) White, Brown and Black chooks All bred for maximum egg ůĂǇŝŶŐ ƉŽƚĞŶƟĂů $25 each Roosters available $10. Free delivery to local area. Ring Sue 0419 590 969.

Thursday – Monday 8.00am – 6.00pm Nursing shifts will be scheduled during school term time only. Some weekend work will be required. Detailed Position description can be found on the Lauriston website at www.lauriston.vic.edu.au

JAYCO Hawk off road camper trailer, sleeps 6, annex and awning, bed ﬂys, $9900 ono. Ph 0427 850 744.

J AY C O swan campervan, sleeps 6, includes full annexe, in very good condition, easy to tow, great family camper, registered until 9/3/22, $6500. Ph 0408 475 235.

TENT FOR SALE, Black Wolf Turbo Lite Plus 240, used twice, as new, awning side curtains included, purchase price $1000, sell for $500. Phone 0429 675 926 or (03) 5777 0883.

Personal Notices TRENFIELD, Mum Ma’am Mohya. 27/6/1921-27/6/2021 100 years this year and 3 years of missing you 12/12/2018-12/12/2021 ~ From Lib, Din, Luke, Din and Happy.

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Applications close Monday, January 17, 2022. To apply online please visit https://www.lauriston.vic.edu.au/applyonline Questions related to this position should be directed to Cathy Tan 03 9864 7555 tanca@lauriston.vic.edu.au

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WANTED: Pre 1990 Toyota Landcruiser. Please call Tom 0475 094 584.

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Bombers hold fundraiser and set eyes on next year

WINNER-WINNER: 5K voucher winner Jackson Sole with Dave McMahon from Peppin Ridge Estate.

CHICKEN DINNER: 5K voucher winner Rob Moss with Andy Marshall from Foodworks.

BONNIE Doon Football and Netball Club’s 10K draw was run and won last weekend, with senior football coach Ken Murray thanking everyone who bought a ticket in what was a challenging 12 months for sporting clubs. Jackson Sole and Rob Moss took out the $5000 vouchers to Peppin Point Winery and Foodworks respectively. $1000 prizes went to Nancy Haeysman, Mansfield Lifestyle Real Estate, and Shannon Hunter and C. Jones for the 100th, 200th, and 300th tickets. The Bombers’ football department continues to announce player signings for

next year, including the return of O&K league best and fairest Sean Campitelli. Ken Murray will return as seniors coach next year with Campbell Smedley serving as assistant coach, and Andrew Rabson takes the role of reserves coach. Netball has also announced their coaches for next season including: coordinator - Darcy Smith; head coach - Michelle Tanner; training coach - Mia Tanner; U17s - Steph Ward; U15s Cass McCormack and Sarah Walker. The club’s annual general meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 15.

Anthony snares bronze for an Aussie six medal weekend

Close contests in tennis TUESDAY NIGHT By BRENDAN GRANT IN the final round before Christmas break, Tuesday night was played under windy conditions, and the theme for the night was ‘double fault’. Justin Odd led the Hustlers from the front, winning all his sets and getting his team the chocolates over the Hackers in a close encounter. Al Crockett and Andrew Downey kept the Hackers close winning two sets each, but Hustlers won 29 games to 25 with three sets each. The Scramblers had a close encounter against the Cannonballs. Michelle Pigdon and Jayden Findlay fought hard in the last set over Mark O’Loughlin and Matt Bennett, winning six-one, but that one game was the difference in the end. Dan Robertson won all his sets and got his team Scramblers home 27 games to 26 Cannonballs with three sets each. Wild Card won the battle of the cellar dwellers against the Grinders. Earl Ree-Goodings was a wall of steel with Greg McDermott working tirelessly to try and get through it. The Grinders’ James Fox was powerful at the net, smashing everything that came his way. Wild Card won 26 games to 21, four sets to two. A barbecue followed the tennis; many thanks to Debbie Mims for organising and cooking. WEDNESDAY NIGHT By DAVID MIMS TEAM Crockett continued on their Wednesday night winning way. Coming up against team Hewlett, Chris Hewlett and Julie Aldous got their side off to a bright six-four start, but Andrew Crockett, Carol Watts, Erich Schneider and Cathy Johnstone soon found their mojo to take the next three sets. A rear-guard action from Hewlett and Cassie Daykin was too little, too

LEADER: Jakara Anthony currently sits in first place in World Cup standings and will wear the yellow leader’s bib for the first time next weekend.

CLOSE CONTEST: Jenny Bell and Ben Nally with Shane Richards and Fleur Smith after their first tiebreaker on Thursday night. PHOTO: Rhonda Carpenter late, as Crocketts sealed a win by two sets and seven games. Leprechauns and Go Dees split the opening sets, but the team of Liam Wilson, Kimberley Marsden, David Aldous and Hannah Dolling proved too strong, winning some tight deuce games and key points to secure the points by five games and two sets. Aoidh Doyle fought hard for Go Dees but ultimately it wasn’t enough. Dundas got off scot free with a six set to zero win over team Scotland, with Daniel Dundas, Loretta Armitage, Courtney O’Loughlan and fill in Chad Owens just too good. A barbecue followed the tennis and was expertly prepared by Helen Crockett and Brendan Purcell, with tasty coleslaw from Deb Mims. SCORES: Crockett 4/29 d Hewlett 2/22; Leprechauns 4/28 d Go Dees 2/23; Dundas 6/36 d Scotland 0/14. THURSDAY NIGHT By RHONDA CARPENTER THURSDAY nighters nervously watched the radar all day anticipating another washout. But it wasn’t to be.

GRILL TIME: Ben and Erin Browning enjoyed the barbecue after watching junior tennis on Saturday morning, with super chef Deb Mims on the grill behind them. PHOTO: Rhonda Carpenter

Donned in polar fleeces and ski beanies players battled it out in freezing conditions. King Richards and Bellissimo’s well matched opponent number ones, Shane Richards and Jenny Bell, began with a tiebreaker then followed it up with another. One each way - it was going to be a long night. The Carpenters found their mojo winning six-one in their opener. Ben Nally ran hard to retrieve impossible balls to win two of his sets, while Bob Carpenter served strongly to win two of his. Richards played himself into form against the hard-hitting Bell, well supported by teammates Kathy Brinkley, Fleur Smith and Catherine Spencer. Jenny and Rhonda battled Richards’ bullets, but Ben and Bob brought it home for Bellissimo, who won 29 games to King Richards 25, three sets each. An equally engaging battle played out on the adjacent courts between Diatribe and Pro Bonos. Diatribe stormed to a good lead winning both openers convincingly. Pro Bonos fought back hard to win

the next two 6-4. Only one game split the teams. When Cal Bono and Simon Young took theirs six-zero, Diatribe would have to dig deep. Brendan and Matt did just that, winning six-two, doing just enough to seal the deal. Diatribe won 26 games to 25, three sets each, for their first win of the season. Goannas brought in re-enforcements for their contest against the Ghost Riders. Robert Williams and Ilena Meek joined Anna Manning and Geoff Hutchison to comfortably take the first three sets, six-two. Ghost Riders took the next two sets, but Goannas quelled the comeback with a strong final set to take the match 31 games to 19, four sets to two. Junior Tennis finished on Saturday with a break-up barbecue. Junior comp returns on Saturday, February 5. Teams will return to the court on February 2 following the Club Championships which are being held between January 17 and 21.

JAKARA Anthony has made it three straight podiums to start the World Cup season, with a bronze medal overnight in the dual moguls in Idre FjÃ¤ll, Sweden. The podium result is the sixth by Australia over the weekend. Anthony’s first duel came in the quarter-final round against Kai Owens of the USA. With judges scoring the event out of 35 points; Anthony advanced to the next round with a 20-15 advantage. In the semi-final round, Anthony had a difficult match up against 2018 Olympic Gold Medallist Perrine Laffont of France, with Laffont taking the win with a score of 21-14. In the duel for the bronze medal, Anthony comfortably took the win against American Olivia Giaccio with a score of 26-9 to record the twelfth World Cup medal of her career. “It’s incredible to go back to back at the same event, it’s been a while since I have had the opportunity to do that,” said the 23-year-old Mount Buller product. “It was really tight duels all day long in the whole women’s field, you just had to get in there and go for it in that middle section, it was pretty tricky in there, so you just had to run it.” The mogul skiing athletes will now head to France for a double event in Alpe d’Huez next weekend. Anthony currently sits in first place in World Cup standings for the single moguls Olympic format and will wear the yellow leader’s bib for the first time at Alpe d’Huez.

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Squash wraps up topsy turvy season in style by Greg Murphy

GOLD: The U14s Gold boys were runners up to Benalla at the Shepparton tournament.

Sensational start to rep season for U14s Gold

By LEAH IVE

EXCITED to put into play what they have practised at training over the past couple of weeks, the U14s Gold boys have taken to the court and never looked back. We had a couple of tough battles but our strong defence work from Sam Kain and Josh How, our smooth offence work from Andy Friday and Liam Smith, and our incredible mid-court ‘no give up’ attitudes from Alistair Daniels, Alex Kipping, Sam Kynnersly and Josh Taylor gave the boys the reward they deserved. They finished top of the ladder with one draw and three wins, earning their place in the grand final and beating Benalla to be crowned U14 Wodonga Tournament Champions. With the excitement of winning the Wodonga

WODONGA WINNERS: (From left) Sam Inch, Josh Taylor, Same Kain, Sam Kynnersley, Josh How, Alex Kipping, Andy Friday, Liam Smith, Alistair Daniels, coach Jason How and team manager Leah Ive. Tournament, we headed to Shepparton for what is always a very strong tournament. We kept our fierce presence on the court, winning all four of our games on Saturday.

Sunday morning saw us take on a very skilled Mildura. All eight of the boys played an exceptional game; they never gave up and ran their hearts out. With some familiar faces in the

large crowd that had formed, we fought back from 14 points down in the last five minutes. Andy Friday nailed his foul shot at the end of the game to give us a draw with Mildura. We won our last game on Sunday afternoon which gave us the point and percentage we needed to secure our second grand final appearance. A repeat of the weekend before, we lined up against Benalla. We gave all that we had left in us but went down to our Benalla mates in what was a very friendly and enjoyable game. Congratulations boys, we are very proud of you all. Thank you to all our awesome parents and to Sam Inch for being a great bench buddy. And lastly thank you to our coach Jason How and assistant coach Cody Azzopardi. Bring on Bendigo in January.

Hy Undies do Ride the Dome MANSFIELD’S Hy Undies were back on the track last weekend attacking the Calder Park Thunderdome at the Ride the Dome event. The familiar Hyundai Excels, veterans of two previous marathons at Winton, took to the track with their podium team of drivers: Paul Allen, Brett Smith, Brett Stevens, Tony Browne, Kit Rundle, Al Seaton, Stu Wadsworth, Dane Nye and Steve Ward. The crew brought their brave pants for a day of fun at this alternative version of the sport focusing on low cost and camaraderie.

All nine drivers lapped the composite Calder track for 12 hours at Motor Events’ final test of the year. The Hy Undies finished fourth and fifth outright and second in the lowest powered, lowest cost class at the end of the 12 hours. Twenty teams entered and seven did not finish - that’s an astonishing 35 per cent, underlining just how tough these events are. Congratulations to the Mansfield prepared and crewed Hy Undies for achieving another great endurance test.

RIDING THE DOME: Mansfield’s Hy Undies finished fourth and fifth outright and second in the lowest powered, lowest cost class at the end of the 12 hours.

LAST week saw a week full of squash to stage the Preliminary Finals and the Grand Final over two nights. The preliminary final saw the team that topped the ladder in section one booted out in spectacular fashion. The results for the Preliminary Finals are: Section one: Caslek Computing and Cabling Team defeated Barkly Street Vets Team 2 rubbers each, 8 games to 6: Sandy Paterson lost to Greg Murphy 0/3, Gerard Vitti defeated Adam Saddler 3/0, Andrew Ham lost to Treena McNair 2/3 and Bechy Pastuszka defeated Gerry Margat 3/0. Section two: Steph Ryan Team defeated Hollywoods Pizza Team 2 rubbers each, 9 games to 7: Liam Thivillier-Lefebvre lost to Alex Scherini 2/3, Ray Moulday defeated Sharon Gysberts 3/0, Anakin Pastuszka defeated Kyle Margat 3/1 and Andrew Costello lost to Lucas Ham 1/3. Winners went through to the Grand Final and the results of that were that Benalla Bobcat Team won the Section one premiership and Steph Ryan MP Team took out the Section two premiership. The results for the Grand Final are: Section one: Benalla Bobcat Team defeated Caslek Computing and Cabling Team 3 rubbers to 1: Wally Pastuszka defeated Sandy Paterson 3/0, Rod Firmer lost to Gerard Vitti 0/3, Dave Campbell defeated Andrew Ham 3/1 and Gary defeated Liam Margat (fill-in) 3/1. Section two: Steph Ryan MP Team defeated Stuart Green Plumbing Team 2 rubbers each, 8 games to 6: Liam Thivillier-Lefebvre lost to Daniel Scott 2/3, Ray Moulday defeated Greg Cornell 3/0, Anakin Pastuszka (fill-in) lost to Damien Gilbert 0/3 and Andrew Costello defeated Alex Briggs 3/0. Congratulations go out to all the winners and accolades to all that played through a tricky season. There will be a break over the summer period, with the five o’clock social session still happening on Sundays. Next year’s season will kick off again with two weeks of free ‘come and try’ sessions on Monday, February 7, Wednesday, February 9, Monday, February 14, and Wednesday, 16.

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Premier League finals take shape By LINDA TERRY IT was another busy week for our ladies golfers with some big events under way. First up on Tuesday we saw seven ladies hit the back nine for a round of Par and it was very pleasing to see that all were handicap 34 or higher. Our newer girls just completing their clinics should be encouraged to see that we have a strong cohort of ladies on Tuesday mornings who love to have a go despite their higher handicaps and often less experience. The winner this week was Jenny Koraus (34) with +1 from runner up Pam Abbott

(43) on -1 on a countback to Barbara Crawford (36). On Wednesday it was time for the semi-finals of the Mansfield Premier League. The Delta Divas were up against the Vaccinated and Here’s Hoping against the Par Tee Girls. Unfortunately, Linda Terry was left holding the baby for Here’s Hoping with both her other team members unable to play, so it was a walk-over for the Par Tee Girls (Patsy Smiles, Sue Crow and Marg Knapp). The Vaccinated (Donna Sedgman, Andrea Marsden and Gayle Wells) had a resounding win over the Delta Divas to see them up against

the Par Tee Girls in the final in two weeks’ time. For the daily comp on Wednesday there were 29 players and it was lovely to see Millie Cumming back in the winners’ circle, topping the day and A Grade with nett 71. Runner up in A Grade was Gayle Wells. For B Grade Jackie Smithwick continued her good form to win with nett 72 to runner up Marion Sargeant 75. Line balls went down to nett 78 in both grades. Nearest the pins were Gayle Wells on the third, Sam Bailey on the seventh, Sue Crow on the ninth and Wendy Hunt on the sixteenth.

On Saturday it was time for the prestigious board event, the Glen Foursomes. This event is run in the memory of life members of the club, Bill and Shirley Glen, and is still sponsored by their daughters Naida and Jennifer. We were fortunate to have both ladies return to Mansfield to present the trophy donated by their parents. Eighteen mixed pairs contested the event and the winners with a lovely score over the 27 holes of nett 104, were Donna Sedgman and Kane Blunt. Unlucky to have been pipped by one shot were runners up Geoff Brown and Lesley Anderson with 105.

TEEING OFF: On the ninth during the Glen Foursomes were (from left) Rod Sargent, Steve Chisolm, Sheryl Sargent, Louise Calvert-Jones and (in cart) Alan Parrott.

WINNERS: Jenny Bade and Naida Hutton present the Glen Foursomes trophy to winners Donna Sedgman and Kane Blunt.

Sedgman and Blunt take out Glen Foursomes By PHIL CONWAY TUESDAY was a stroke competition for Mansfield Golf Club’s men with 20 players competing. The winner was Tom Nicol (25) with a nett 68 from Fletcher Cooper (23) with a nett 70. Nearest the pins were Chris Purcell on the third, Brad Grant on the seventh, Chris Leaman on the ninth, Geoff Morris on the twelfth and Brad Grant on the sixteenth. Ball rundown went to nett

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73 on a countback. Thursday’s competition was a Stableford event along with the final of the Men’s Golf League. The rain during the day put a bit of a dampener on the event, however, 20 players did manage to complete their rounds. The winner was Shane Brook (26) with an excellent 39 points from Fletcher Cooper (22) also with 39 points on a countback. The nearest the pins were Brad Grant on the third, Perrin Gooding on the seventh,

Domingo Diaz on the ninth, Rob Dundas on the twelfth and Ian Jones on the sixteenth. The NTP second shot on the eighteenth was Brad Grant, while the NTP third shot on the second was Don Clutterbuck. Ball rundown went to 33 points on a countback. The results for the Golf League final, the winners were the Sicarios with 111 points from the Shitty Shitty Bang Bangs having 96 points. The vote count for the Most Valuable Player of the

season was held, with the winner being Tom Swan with 9.33 votes from Rod Sargent with 9 votes and Glen Mackwell with 8 votes. A great final night was conducted with special thanks to the club for the meal and the location. Saturday the club conducted the Glen Foursomes event for the year with 18 pairs competing. This event has been sponsored by the Glen family for many years. The winners of the event were Donna Sedgman and

Kane Blunt (11) with a score of nett 104 for the 27 holes. Runners up were Geoff Brown and Lesley Anderson (18) with 105 nett. There was also a stableford event for the men, with 14 players competing. The winner was Josh Green (8) with a great 41 points from Robin Pratt (15) with 38 points on a countback. Ball rundown went to 33 points on a countback. Congratulations to Donna Sedgman and Kane Blunt upon taking out the

Glen Foursomes. A few notes of upcoming events: Saturday, December 18 - Stroke Men’s December Monthly Medal sponsored by Alliance Insurance; Saturday, December 25 Clubhouse Closed; Saturday, January 1 - Open Stableford; Saturday, January 8 - Open Stableford, entries close for the JD Neely and J Nolan fourball matchplay events; Saturday, January 15 Open Stroke, JN Pickering event.

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DELATISE 1ST INNINGS NJ Scales b M Ryan...........................................................9 E Ree-Goodings lbw b K Surrey ....................................39 +AS Mahoney b MJ Butters..............................................8 *CG Anderson c B Surrey b K Surrey.............................10 HJ Mahoney c B Surrey b K Surrey .................................2 JB Sanford c B Surrey b M Ryan....................................17 TG Dunstan b H Malsem...................................................6 MR Purcell not out ............................................................7 PM Scales c H Malsem b M Ryan .....................................0 M Sampson dnb LJ Scales not out...............................................................0 Extras (nb 3, w 12, b 0, lb 1) ............................................16 Total.................................................................. 8/114 (cc) Overs: 40.0 FOW: 15 (NJ Scales) 33 (AS Mahoney) 64 (CG Anderson) 69 (HJ Mahoney) 83 (E Ree-Goodings) 99 (TG Dunstan) 110 (JB Sanford) 112 (PM Scales). BOWLING: M Ryan 7/0/3/26, R Ellett 4/1/0/6, H Malsem 8/0/1/18, MJ Butters 5/0/1/13, C Ellett 4/0/0/26, K Surrey 7/1/3/16, R Worcester 5/0/0/8.

CITY COLTS 1ST INNINGS *+MA Giggins lbw b CJ Brodie ........................................5 JA Nanson c C Bull b S Briggs.......................................12 JD Smith run out (DJ Stratton).....................................10 FR Ellis c G Priest b DJ Stratton ....................................41 KM Braden b C Bull ..........................................................4 TM Nanson c J Carboon b DJ Stratton ........................19 AF Thrum b LP Curtis.......................................................1 J Solimo c T Webster b CJ Brodie ................................31 N Crispin c O Ramage b S Briggs..................................12 T Schulze not out .............................................................2 MJ Lister not out ..............................................................2 Extras (nb 0, w 10, b 0, lb 2) ............................................12 Total.................................................................. 9/151 (cc) Overs: 40.0 FOW: 20 (MA Giggins) 25 (JA Nanson) 45 (JD Smith) 67 (KM Braden) 101 (TM Nanson) 105 (FR Ellis) 106 (AF Thrum) 144 (N Crispin) 148 (J Solimo). BOWLING: CJ Brodie 8/0/2/31, S Briggs 6/1/2/24, LP Curtis 6/0/1/24, T Webster 8/5/0/11, C Bull 7/0/1/40, DJ Stratton 5/0/2/14.

YARRAWONGA MULWALA 1ST INNINGS J Lawrence c J Rigoni b PJ McNamara .........................49 B Irvine c D Wilson b J Wilson........................................24 Z Fraser c PJ McNamara b D Wilson................................1 MT Casey c JA Schonafinger b J Wilson.........................1 H Wheeler not out...........................................................36 Z Moore c A McCarthy b D Wilson .................................16 AT McMillan b D Wilson ....................................................7 M McCabe b JA Schonafinger..........................................5 *+R Clarke run out ............................................................2 C Mitchell not out..............................................................3 R Bartlett dnb Extras (nb 0, w 4, b 5, lb 1) ..............................................10 Total................................................................. 8/154 (cc) Overs: 40.0 FOW: 51 (B Irvine) 52 (Z Fraser) 57 (MT Casey) 97 (J Lawrence) 125 (Z Moore) 137 (AT McMillan) 146 (M McCabe) 148 (R Clarke). BOWLING: JA Schonafinger 8/1/1/29, PJ McNamara 8/0/1/27, J Wilson 8/0/2/24, D Wilson 8/2/3/33, B Bartlett 5/0/0/26, J Rigoni 3/0/0/9.

WANGARATTA MAGPIES 1ST INNINGS J Thewlis c C Thomason b D Walker ..............................0 RA Malcolm c J Jones b J Newton ................................27 P Menon c J Riley b S Phillips ........................................52 *J Davies c DL Bursill b S Phillips ....................................1 +CD Matheson c DL Bursill b J Newton..........................4 NJ Pell not out.................................................................24 N Bonwick run out (C Thomason) ..................................6 F Dent c NP Impink b J Newton ......................................1 RB Grant not out .............................................................18 MD Gathercole dnb T Rosser dnb Extras (nb 2, w 9, b 2, lb 4) ..............................................17 Total.................................................................. 7/150 (cc) Overs: 40.0 FOW: 0 (J Thewlis) 82 (RA Malcolm) 85 (P Menon) 90 (J Davies) 90 (CD Matheson) 100 (N Bonwick) 113 (F Dent). BOWLING: D Walker 8/2/1/17, J Neary 8/0/0/35, C Thomason 8/0/0/38, S Phillips 8/1/2/36, J Newton 8/1/3/18.

BEECHWORTH WANDERERS 1ST INNINGS M Ryan c HJ Mahoney b MR Purcell .............................10 K Surrey b MR Purcell .....................................................36 C Ellett lbw b MR Purcell ................................................18 *B Surrey c E Ree-Goodings b MR Purcell......................2 M Woodburne b PM Scales..............................................8 D Cogger lbw b TG Dunstan.............................................7 H North b TG Dunstan ......................................................0 MJ Butters not out ..........................................................13 R Ellett b M Sampson .......................................................2 H Malsem b M Sampson ..................................................3 R Worcester run out..........................................................1 Extras (nb 1, w 2, b 3, lb 4) ..............................................10 Total..............................................................................110 Overs: 39.4 FOW: 22 (M Ryan) 64 (C Ellett) 70 (B Surrey) 74 (K Surrey) 88 (D Cogger) 88 (M Woodburne) 88 (H North) 97 (R Ellett) 103 (H Malsem) 110 (R Worcester). Bowling: LJ Scales 8.0/0/16, M Sampson 8/1/2/16, MR Purcell 8/0/4/23, JB Sanford 4/0/0/28, PM Scales 7.4/3/1/11, TG Dunstan 4/2/2/9.

BENALLA BUSHRANGERS 1ST INNNINGS J Carboon c & b A Crispin...............................................22 M Honman c MA Giggins b JA Nanson ...........................2 J Fullager c MA Giggins b JA Nanson..............................0 O Ramage c MA Giggins b JD Smith ...............................9 +G Priest c N Crispin b MJ Lister......................................5 S Briggs b JD Smith ..........................................................8 T Webster run out ...........................................................34 C Bull c MA Giggins b KM Braden ..................................10 *CJ Brodie lbw b KM Braden .........................................15 DJ Stratton c & b FR Ellis ..................................................0 LP Curtis dnb Extras (nb 1, w 4, b 0, lb 0) ................................................5 Total..............................................................................111 Overs: 34.3 FOW: 5 (M Honman) 15 (J Fullager) 35 (J Carboon) 35 (O Ramage) 51 (G Priest) 76 (C Bull) 98 (CJ Brodie) 107 (T Webster) 111 (DJ Stratton). Bowling not available.

ROVERS UNITED BRUCK 1ST INNINGS B Dale b R Bartlett...........................................................10 +A McCarthy b R Bartlett..................................................2 *PJ McNamara c R Clarke b M McCabe...........................9 JA Schonafinger c R Clarke b C Mitchell.........................0 J Rigoni run out (H Wheeler, R Clarke) .........................43 J Wilson c & b H Wheeler .................................................7 GL Shantha c R Clarke b AT McMillan ...........................20 B Bartlett c Z Fraser b AT McMillan .................................6 D Wilson run out (Z Moore, R Clarke) ...........................25 W McCarthy not out..........................................................3 W O’Keefe c M McCabe b H Wheeler ..............................1 Extras (nb 0, w 10, b 0, lb 5) ............................................15 Total..............................................................................141 Overs: 40.0 FOW: 9 (A McCarthy) 16 (B Dale) 17 (JA Schonafinger) 24 (PJ McNamara) 40 (J Wilson) 73 (GL Shantha) 83 (B Bartlett) 119 (J Rigoni) 139 (D Wilson) 141 (W O’Keefe). Bowling: AT McMillan 8/1/2/20, R Bartlett 8/2/2/33, C Mitchell 8/0/1/26, M McCabe 8/1/1/22, MT Casey 4/0/0/17, H Wheeler 4/1/2/18.

OVENS VALLEY UNITED 1ST INNINGS *DL Bursill c CD Matheson b T Rosser ............................3 K Fitzpatrick c RB Grant b MD Gathercole .....................1 J Jones c J Davies b P Menon .......................................19 J Newton lbw b P Menon...............................................27 D Walker c T Rosser b N Bonwick ...................................0 J Riley b P Menon..............................................................0 T Thomason b J Thewlis..................................................5 C Thomason c N Bonwick b P Menon ............................0 S Phillips b P Menon .........................................................6 +NP Impink lbw b NJ Pell ................................................0 J Neary not out .................................................................8 Extras (nb 2, w 15, b 0, lb 0) ............................................17 Total................................................................................ 86 Overs: 31.0 FOW: 5 (K Fitzpatrick) 7 (DL Bursill) 52 (J Newton) 56 (J Jones) 56 (J Riley) 58 (D Walker) 66 (C Thomason) 72 (S Phillips) 76 (T Thomason) 86 (NP Impink). BOWLING: MD Gathercole 6/2/1/4, NJ Pell 5/2/1/6, T Rosser 3/0/1/19, RB Grant 5/1/0/13, P Menon 8/1/5/22, N Bonwick 2/0/1/11, J Thewlis 2.0/0/1/11.

A RESERVE: Rutherglen United C.C. 6/199(cc) J Andison 71* L Conboy 36 L Hocking 26 G Singh 2/24 def Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 64 B Andison 2/13 J Andison 2/13 ST Jennings 2/18. Delatite C.C. 105 A Storer 32 T Cogger 2/12 D Fitzpatrick 2/15 B Thompson 2/27 def Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 93 A Storer 5/4. Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 6/157 Z Wallace 63 D Larkings 45 M Elliott 3/39 N Bleeser 2/24 def Ovens Valley United C.C. 10/63 SB Piazza 25 J Rufford-Sharp 3/9 G Kerwin 2/5 M Prestianni 2/21. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 5/145 def Rovers United Bruck C.C. 112. B GRADE: Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 6/189 B Duncombe 51 M Woods 35* D Kohler 34 def Ovens Valley United C.C. 4/188(cc) B Duncombe 3/42. Delatite C.C. 9/137(cc) JS Bradley 4/12 C Cryer 3/14 CR Lovett 2/35 def by City Colts C.C. 8/156 TK Moore 39 JS Bradley 29 CR Lovett 26. Rovers United Bruck C.C. 4/155 M Drage 38* M Nunn 36 G Elliott 31 def Greta C.C. 109 PJ Phillips 48 R Morgans 38 M Drage 3/35 G Elliott 2/8 W Graham 2/10. Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 8/164(cc) A Dean 61 L Corker 31 A Graham 3/47 def by Milawa C.C. 6/220 J Connor 92 C Oates 72 C Honey 31 L Corker 4/33. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 5/105(cc) J Peters 30* JA O’Brien 25 T Ford 3/7 B MClean 2/32 def by Rutherglen United C.C. 116 R Pantam 49 O Cope 3/18 J Peters 2/8 H Barker 2/25. C GRADE: Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 8/167(cc) JL Triffitt 86* A Lockhart 2/37 J Lerch-MacKinnon 2/47 def by Merton C.C. 5/217 J Lerch-MacKinnon 108 D King 41*. Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 94 R McNamara 3/5 B Pellegrino 3/8 P Coleman 3/15 def Rovers United Bruck C.C. 74 D Pool 3/13 Z Percy 2/10 W O’Connor 2/14. Ovens Valley United C.C. 76 R Arguello 41 def by Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 107 C Martin 4/23 S Buckley 2/10 PK Katta 2/16. Rutherglen United C.C. 8/135(cc) P Beattie 38 A Holmes 26 C Reid 2/17 D Simpson 2/18 def City Colts C.C. 134 R Miller 40 I Bush 3/13 H Holmes 2/29. UNDER 16: Rutherglen United C.C. 84 T Ford 38* M Prestianni 4/12 def by Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 6/192(cc) M Prestianni 40* N Gorman 35* T Clayton 31 G Kerwin 25 F Jackson 2/26 C James 2/30 and 1/13. City Colts C.C. 3/180(cc) B Feldtmann 87 M Lovett 52* def by Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 224 C Ellett 92 S Francis 35 C Roscouet 29* T Cogger 25 F Noble 3/16 J Miller 2/17. Delatite C.C. 68 A Priest 2/6 F Weeks 2/8 J Decker 2/16 def by Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 91 B Elliott 4/9 P Buchanan 2/11. Ovens Valley United C.C. 151 T Thomason 25 H Barry 2/26 def by Rovers United Bruck C.C. Yellow 7/213(cc) D Winter 53* C Lugg 36 T Thomason 2/15. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 134 M Appleby 40* G Montgomery 26 C McNamara 3/26 J Rigoni 2/5 def by Rovers United Bruck C.C. Green 5/173(cc) J Rigoni 37* W McCarthy 34* B Kennedy 2/15. UNDER 14: Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 9/186 J Hart 51* L Ham 42 H Winter 3/3 W Graham 2/26 def Rovers United Bruck C.C. - Gold 82 W Graham 38* J Priest 3/5 R Levy 3/8 and 0/65 W Graham 31*. Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 9/173(cc) A O’Brien 32* C Briggs 29 J Wickham 25 T Ritchie 2/22 H Scalzo 2/23 def Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 9/133(cc) R Pfahlert 33. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 9/135(cc) D Balfour 3/22 J Coleman 2/15 def by Rovers United Bruck C.C. Green 6/199(cc) X Dodgshun 53* D Balfour 37* E Jones 35*. City Colts C.C. 158 M Feldtmann 35 A Colvin 4/13 H Bandt 2/13 def Rutherglen United C.C. 87 J Torney 36 J Marek 4/2 A Brett 2/5. UNDER 12: Benalla Bushrangers C.C. Blue 3/111 def Rovers United Bruck C.C. Green 5/104 S McIntosh 31* C Bowen 2/4. City Colts C.C. 3/100(cc) def Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. Rams 25 L Solimo 2/0 F Newton 2/1. Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 4/84 def Benalla Bushrangers C.C. Red 6/67(cc). Rovers United Bruck C.C. Yellow 6/103 def by Ovens Valley United C.C. Orange 5/106. Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. - GOLD 8/77(cc) def by Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C.Bulls 4/92(cc). Greta C.C. 4/73(cc) def by Ovens Valley United C.C. Black 3/96(cc) NR White 28* W Pickett 2/5. Rutherglen United C.C. 6/34(cc) T Sims 2/0 def by Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. - BLACK 3/103(cc) L Sims 33*.

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A Reserve back on the winners’ list

By PETER SCALES

MANSFIELD’S Delatite Cricket Club Second XI played host at Lords to the Beechworth Wanderers Cricket Club on Saturday in round seven of the WDCA A Reserve competition. Beechworth was invited to bat first, and young guns Cody George and Sam Bell

struck early with the new ball, dispatching both opening bats with the score at 21. Beechworth veteran Brendan Thompson steadied the ship with a top-scoring 23, until he was bowled by Delatite’s own veteran Brent Chandler. The Wanderers crept along with Delatite applying the pressure, and the introduc-

tion of spin saw Mick Burrows also pick up a single wicket. But the game was really turned in the hosts’ favour by Archie Storer, who cut a swathe through the Beechworth middle order and tail enders. He returned the incredible figures of five for just four runs from five overs. Beechworth were all out

for 93 in the 35th over. In reply Delatite had a shaky start, losing three quick wickets for just 15. Storer again came to the rescue, this time with the bat. He dug in with Pat Smith for a gritty 47 run partnership, Smith falling for 24. Storer, top scored with a fine 32 and Bell steered the side to just three runs short

of the target before both were dismissed with the score on 91, sending a flutter through the camp. Joe Kelleher and Chandler guided the team past the target to secure a fantastic win, the team finishing on 9/105. Stand-out BP Vantage Player of the Day award went to Archie Storer for his fine allround performance.

With one round to go before the Christmas break, the side sits fifth on the ladder, and next Saturday takes on sixthplaced Wang Magpies at Lords. The club would love to see more locals down at the home of cricket in Mansfield and invites you along to enjoy a cool beverage from the bar and to barrack for your team. The game starts at 1.30pm.

Mahoney stands tall in narrow defeat By DAVID FOSTER Wangaratta and District Cricket Association - B Grade: Delatite 9/137 defeated by City Colts 8/156 IN a hearteningly improved performance Delatite B Grade’s side lost honourably against ladder leaders City Colts. Sent in to bat at Mansfield Recreation Reserve, Delatite openers Clinton Scott and Max Mahoney combined for a solid partnership of 39 runs. Scott employed his trademark late cut shot to good effect to make 19. At number four, Paddy Buchanan made every post a winner to scoot to 28. In the lower order captain Matt Storer reached 10 with some lusty hitting. Dominating Delatite’s innings was Max Mahoney. His half century was certainly well deserved and his glorious off drive boundaries gave every indication of bigger things to come. He was eventually dismissed for 52 trying to force the pace and was deservedly named BP Vantage Fuels Delatite player of the day. At the conclusion of its 36 overs Delatite B was perched on 9/137. Two City Colts bowlers stood out. Jonathan Bradley took a miserly 4/12 from his seven overs while Cameron Cryer wasn’t far behind with 3/14 from eight overs. Cameron Lovett picked up 2/37. Colts’ opening partnership of 40 bested Delatite’s by one run. Chief contributor was Jonathan Bradley with a quickfire 29. Other batters to make useful additions were Tom Moore with a pugnacious 39, Cameron Lovett 26 and Ross Moore 18. Delatite’s bowlers shared the wickets fairly evenly but Adam Storer came away with the best figures of 2/8. Single wickets went to Paddy Buchanan, Ben Reardon, Max Mahoney, Chad Turner and Mitch Clarke. Safe catching hands were displayed by Max Mahoney, Paul Brond and Prince Dhiman. City Colts’ final tally was 8/156 giving them a comfortable 19 run win over the hosts but at no stage did they ever get away so full credit to the Delatite B team. The last match before Christmas for Delatite B will take place on Saturday at the Mansfield Recreation Reserve against Rovers United Bruck from Wangaratta.

STEAMING IN: Cooper Martin rolls the arm over.

Ball dominates bat in Under 12s cricket By ANDREW COOK FOR the first time this season ball dominated bat at the Recreation Reserve last Wednesday, with 16 wickets falling across the two innings and only three batters getting into double figures. The Stars’ regular big-hitters all misfired, with only four fours hit in the innings. Cooper Martin and Archie Hall top-scored with 10 apiece, while the total score of 57 was helped by a hefty contribution from extras (24 runs). The Bushrangers’ bowlers shared the wickets around, with

seven bowlers taking a scalp in their total of 16.4 overs. The Bushrangers started confidently with the bat, however, some accurate bowling and a series of runouts kept a lid on their scoring. Three batters scored nine, with the top score going to Callum Logan-Williams on 10, including two fours. In the end, the Stars’ total was always going to be difficult to defend, and the Bushrangers emerged victorious with 66 runs. The last game for the year will be on Wednesday, December 15 before the school holiday break. DRIVEN: Roy Mercieca drives one through the off side.

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Sanford spreads the stumps in thrilling final over win By PAUL DUNCAN THE Delatite 1st XI travelled to Baarmutha Park to do battle against the Beechworth Wanderers, who in round one of a T20 match, absolutely decimated Delatite losing just 1/80 while Delatite only managed to be all out for 78. How things have changed since then as Delatite has won their previous three encounters. Delatite won the toss of the coin and elected to have a bat, hoping not to repeat their previous innings against Beechworth. Opening batsmen Earl ReeGoodings and Nick Scales weathered the storm against the fairly accurate pace attack led by Matt Ryan, Kayde

Surrey and Mark Butters. Nick Scales was back in the pavilion for nine runs to be followed soon after by Adam Mahoney for eight runs that saw the Delatite score slump to 5/83. However, it was Ree-Goodings (affectionately known as The Earl of Delatite) who showed some determination with 39 runs from just under two hours at the crease. He was supported by Joel Sanford who made 17 from 46 balls faced. The Delatite total managed to get to 8/114, probably just enough runs to make the home side quiver somewhat considering the Delatite attack that had improved immensely since round one. Following the half-time break,

Beechworth commenced their quest to pass the humble total set by Delatite. Once again, the Beechworth top order batsmen looked the goods as the home side reached 5/88 with Mitch Purcell the star of the Delatite pace attack capturing the wickets of the first four batsmen to finish his eight over spell with 4/23. This was the start of what was to be a complete reversal compared to round one with Beechworth as they struggled to 9/103, still requiring seven runs from the final over to be bowled by veteran Peter Scales to secure a win. This target, however, was thwarted on the fourth ball as Ritchie Worcester tried to sneak a

run only to be brilliantly run out by Joel Sanford who spread the stumps with a direct hit. Wickets were shared among the Delatite bowlers as Mitch Purcell was ably supported by Tom Dunstan (2/9), Max Sampson (2/16) and Peter Scales (1/11). Lachie Scales was unlucky not to be included in the wicket-takers as he bowled with fire and pace that had the Beechworth batsmen ducking and weaving. Next round sees the Delatite machine on the road once again to take on the Wangaratta Magpies who are in second place on the WDCA A Grade ladder, just one place ahead of Delatite who are in third place.

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