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Cooma played host to the fourth regional conference of the Retired, Commissioned Officers Association last weekend. The conference included tours of the Corrective Services NSW museum, a train trip to Chakola and a dinner for 100 people at the Marlborough Motel on Saturday night. Pictured above, the assembled officers at the Marlborough Motel on Saturday evening. Right; president and secretary of the association, Jim and Jane Coulduck pose with one of the models at the museum.

Cooma motorcade for Torah Torah Bright’s return to Cooma on April 10 has been confirmed by her agent and CoomaMonaro Shire Council is finally able to put the plans in place for a celebration of her win at the recent Winter Olympics held in Vancouver, Canada. Plans are afoot and a special working party which includes Torah’s parents, Peter and Marion Bright has been formed and the first meeting took place this week. “Exciting times are ahead and we can finally celebrate with Torah and congratulate all our local Olympians for their efforts and achievements overseas,” Cooma-Monaro Shire

Council’s Deputy Mayor, Dean Lynch, said. “Our council really wants to do our local Olympians proud, just as they have done for us and we are planning a motorcade down the main street of town which will stop at Centennial Park where all of our local school children and residents can share in the celebrations. The motorcade will then make its way to the Civic Reception.” He said. “Local community groups have offered their support with the celebrations and requests for some type of monument honouring our first Gold Medal winner as well as past and present Olympians is being considered,” he said.

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Floral exhibition at St Paul’s, Cooma A floral exhibitions and mega garage sale will be held at St Paul’s Anglican Church and Hall, Cooma on March 27. The Floral exhibition will be opened by Diana Klima on Friday night, March 26 at 7.30pm.Tickets can be

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purchased from the Fabric Salon or the church office for this spectacular event. The theme this year is ‘Living water’ depicted with flowers, murals, models, symbolis and artistry. The church will be beautifully transformed and open to the public again on Saturday March 27, from 9am. On the Saturday, a mega garage sale will be in progress in the hall. There will be a free jumping castle, cakes, plants, ‘white elephant’ stall, morning tea and much more. Ring Marilyn on 6452 1159.

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Feds deliver practical projects Snowy River Shire mayor, John Cahill and the Member for EdenMonaro, Mike Kelly at the Jindabyne waste facility recycling centre last Friday.

In December 2008, Snowy River Shire Council received $372,000.00 in grant funding which gave Council the opportunity to employ a number of local tradespeople and businesses to complete community projects that have been put on hold for years due to budget constraints. The completed RLCIP projects are: 1. Jindabyne Waste Facility - Construction of Revolve Recycling Centre 2. Jindabyne - Tyrolean Village Playground facilities 3. Jindabyne - Lake Jindabyne Pathway Shared Pathway expansion to Boat Ramp 4. Jindabyne - Town Centre Lighting 5. Berridale - Snowy River Hostel Shade Structure 6. Berridale - Community Hall Refurbishment consisting of upgrade in the kitchen and bar area. 7. Berridale - Completion of the change rooms at the Pool 8. Berridale - Myack Creek Pathway 9. Adaminaby - Fence around Children’s playground 10. Adaminaby Pool - Pool changeroom refurbishment 11. Gateway project 12. Dalgety Showground Lighting 13. Dalgety - Picnic Shelter along riverside Memnber for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly officially opened the Berridale, Dalgety and Adaminaby projects at the Berridale Community Hall and visited the Snowy River Hostel for morning tea and opening of the Shade Structures at the Hostel. Dr Kelly also officially opened the Revolve Recycling Centre in a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Jindabyne Waste Facility. The name selected for the Recycling Centre, Second Chance, was selected from entries of the Name the Tip Shop Competition held earlier in the year. Snowy River Shire Council is very pleased to advise that the Jindabyne Recycling Centre will be officially opened to the public from Sunday, March 21 2010 and the sale of second hand and/or recycled goods will once again be available from this facility. In officially opening the

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projects, Dr Kelly said he was very pleased the Federal Government was able to deal directly with local communities and governments to achieve practical solutions. He said he hoped there would be more occasions on which the same could occur. Dr Kelly was also able to announce more federal funding which has been made available: The Federal Government will provide funds for community infrastructure projects in the Cooma-Monaro Shire and Snowy River Shire to support jobs in the local economy while delivering lasting benefits for communities. The new funding will go towards street enhancements at Sharp Street and Polo Flat Road in Cooma including landscaping, fencing and stormwater drainage improvements. Dr Kelly said the projects are expected to support local jobs during construction. He said “We will deliver this funding to Cooma-Monaro Council and Snowy River Shire Council from the second round of our Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program (RLCIP). “The funding we’ve announced will keep more people working in our community, it will support our local economy, and importantly, it will build local infrastructure for the future. “The projects announced were put forward by the local councils as local community priorities,” Dr Kelly said. Cooma-Monaro Council $159,000

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Communities form taskforce on waste services The communities of Dalgety, Berridale, Eucumbene and Rocky Plains are looking to combine their energy, expertise and information to form a community Taskforce to address changes to waste services by Snowy River Shire Council. All of these communities have been put on notice by the Council regarding their waste facilities due to the financial implications to Council of maintaining the

viability of services now and into the future. It is commendable that waste minimisation has become such an important issue, but the fact is we all make waste and part of that ends up in landfill, which should be a fundamental service available to all. The suggestion that those in the areas of Eucumbene, Berridale or Dalgety areas should or could be forced to drive over 100kms (return

trip) to use this service is unacceptable considering the health risks, let alone the cost of fuel as well as the time and logistics to get to another facility during restricted opening hours. This sets a very unhealthy precedent for us all in terms of availability of council services. President of the Dalgety District and Community Association, Vickii Wallace, recognises that Snowy River Shire Council has had

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independent dialogue with these communities concerning closures, possible closures and service limitations. Each community’s situation is unique, but any reduction in waste services should be a shire wide concern, as it is a backwards step in council’s basic responsibilities to its ratepayers. A community and council networking approach can only lead to better appreciation of the total picture and with cross referencing of related issues, clarifying the impacts it is having on council and she hopes it may provide problems solving solutions to the dilemma facing both the council and its communities. The fact that council has taken a new approach to this waste issue, seeking to do more fact finding as to what services ratepayers want and what they are prepared to pay is positive and means that the ball is in play. The closure of the Eucumbene Waste Transfer Station is of great concern for people within Dalgety as many of them do not have street side collection and so they really empathise with the impact that removing such a service creates for people living outside of town. These people are already paying their rates for a service and are now being asked to spend more of their own money for a reduced service or perhaps no service at all. When the council came to Dalgety with their initial plans to close our tip, the idea of a hole in the ground somewhere in the back paddock became very much an alternative for some. Dalgety has a reprieve but its long term prospects are still very unclear and remains an issue that needs to be clarified, along with the future of waste facilities at Berridale. Shadow Ministers Catherine Cusack and Melinda Pavey, Duty Member for Monaro have been advised of the current situation. They are planning a visit to the Monaro and hope to have discussions with the group and interested parties. A community meeting will be held at 7pm on Thursday March 25 at the CWA Hall, Berridale to form the taskforce as well as defining its objectives and terms of reference. All interested people are welcome to attend.

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Snowy River Shire mayor John Cahill and the Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, inspected some of the facilties recently installed at the Snowy River Hostel in Berridale. Federal funding has assisted in the projects, with more money announced by Dr Kelly for extra facilties at the hostel.

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SRSC management plan One area of developing the draft 2010/11 Snowy River Shire Management Plan is determining the level of waste services that the rural community requires and the costs that the Rural Waste Community is prepared to pay for that service. A Public Consultation Form requiring completion by the rural waste community, provides a number of different choices available for rural waste management services and associated charges for the 2010/11 financial year, has been posted to the Rural Waste Community. “It is vital that the entire Rural Waste Community be involved and complete the Public Consultation Form. By doing so, the Rural Waste Community will determine the services that they require, and will enable Council to establish a sustainable future strategy for rural waste management services. Without this participation, Council can not evenly establish waste services that are satisfactory, balanced and that meet the needs for

the rural waste community” General Manager of Council, Mr Joseph Vescio, said. The Public Consultation Form, as attached, is required to be returned to Council by Friday April 2 and all rural waste service payers are encouraged to complete the form. Following the Public Consultation process, all submissions received will be considered for inclusion in the Shire’s Management Plan. The management plan will be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days and is a further opportunity for the community to provide submissions. Further details regarding the management plan public exhibition period will be advertised in due course. Should you require further information please contact Council’s Waste Management Officer on (Ph) 6451 1195 during business hours. Read more about Snowy River Shire Council’s latest news at http://www.snowyriver.nsw.gov.au

Sustaining our Towns meeting Are you interested in reducing your ecological footprint? Perhaps by lowering the energy and water costs of your home or business? Or are you a community group, individual or business with an idea for encouraging sustainable living in the Snowy River area? Then come to a meeting in the Jindabyne Bowling Club on Wednesday March 31 at 6.30pm to find out more. Sustaining our Towns is a new project with the aim of reducing the ecological footprint of homes, businesses and whole communities operating over 12 council areas of South East NSW. The difference between this and other governmentfunded projects is in the method. “We recognise that each local council area and town is unique,” comments Tracey Rich, the Sustaining our Towns Project Manager. “So we are starting with town meetings, open to all, but especially targeting people who have already shown a passion for moving their communities towards a more sustainable future. Each town will engage in a series of meetings to hear what is available from the project and to decide how they would like to progress sustainability initiatives in their area.” The types of initiatives that could be supported by Sustaining our Towns include the establishment of community gardens, sustainable demonstration homes or support for towns to go plastic bag or water bottle free. As well town-based projects such as these, Sustaining our Towns will be encouraging homes and businesses to sign up for sustainability assessments and online challenges. “We will also be offering a free Sustainability Training Course in content areas like composting,

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Emergency services Police report Some time in the early hours of Sunday morning, somebody has thrown paint over the footpath, walls and a bin in the TAFE. Anyone with information is asked to phone Cooma police on 64520099.

Jocelyn Graml-Deng has become Cooma’s newest Australian citizen after a ceremony at Cooma-Monaro Shire Council by deputy mayor Dean Lynch last Friday. Jocelyn is pictured with her parents Ming Li and Karl Graml.

Builders inspect pool Last Wednesday saw 12 people representing eight building companies meet at the Cooma swimming pool in regards to the tender for the construction of the new buildings and facilities. All who attended were local builders and council is really pleased with the response of these local builders taking an interest in this project. The main objective of the meeting was to point out exactly what is to be done, have a walk over the site and therefore enable the builders to present their best price for the job. As the estimated start date is mid May, CoomaMonaro Shire Council will need to make a quick

decision on who gets the contract once tenders are in at the end of March. The clubroom facilities are to be completed first then the main block and its facilities will follow. The builders are on a strict time frame to finish the project and have been allocated a 16-week period. The construction work will be completed first then the landscaping will probably be completed outside of the 16-week period. Mid September should see the Cooma pool with its new facilities completed in time for the 2010/2011 season.

Ambulance report Paramedics were called to Rocky Plains camping ground at 6.50pm on Sunday evening after an accident involving a 72-yearold female from Canberra and her horse. The woman was on a trek with Reynella horse rides when the horse she was riding was spooked by a swarm of European wasps. The horse reared and the

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In defence of the Brumby - again Editor

Slowly but surely the powers that be, continue to kill off our heritage in the Snowy Mountains. First it was the flooding of our towns and our history then the cattle and stockmen, then the Snowy Riders and now the end is near for our beloved Snowy brumby. What is there left to demonstrate our mountain heritage ever existed? No more Banjo, no more Man from Snowy River movies, spectaculars or Olympics opening ceremony, the Snowy River riders and their wild horses continue to slowly disappear into oblivion. For the past 30 years, no matter how much nor how many cry in defence of the brumby, as with the “lock everyone out” wilderness debate, it was always a done deal with the extreme radical city greens and the Labor government that the brumbies too had to go, the only argument is - how? For over 160 years our families managed the wild horses numbers before wilderness declarations and they did it for their love of the mountains and love for the horses, for free, but alas the Man from Snowy River is prohibited from riding in the mountains and continuing this tradition...but of course the city greenies who make all the rules know best. The National Parks Association, the Colong Foundation for Wilderness and the Wilderness Society still cry for a bloodbath. Ironically, these Pitt Street organisations’ own founding father (of the modern wilderness and conservation movement) was Myles Dunphy (1891 - 1985) who knew the mountains intimately. This man loved the brumbies. “... it does not seem right that the last of the Monaro brumbies be wiped out...surely posterity would care to view their running free in land which had been theirs so long. The Man from Snowy River will never die, why then the horses?”.... I wonder what Myles Dunphy would think today of the violently shaking helicopter gunships with their high powered sniper’s pot shots at terrorised and traumatised galloping mares and foals. The Guy Fawkes locals have said that although their brumby massacre in 2000 reported that over 600 horses were shot, in fact the number was closer to only 300. The shooters had to put the number up to legally justify the amount of ammunition used. i.e. about six - eight shots per horse

mostly in their legs and back to eventually get a kill or at least mame and paralyse them - some were even foaling whilst dying that slow death. Clean head shots are impossible in even flat desert country, in the mountains its fantasy. Ground shooting would have the same horrifying outcome after the initial shot. Remember - they are still allowed to shoot these moving targets from the ground. This is what our illustrious environmentalists are lobbying for. The local NPWS are adamant that aerial shooting will not happen because of the ban on it, but this is only a ban by the minister and not legislation and can be overturned at the swipe of a pen tomorrow. Although I respect Michelle Dawson and her work, a quick look at the recent brumby survey report says to me the numbers don’t add up. Assumptions and statistics by a computer model that extrapolates numbers and is not peer reviewed. A convenient survey commissioned and paid for by National Parks. These studies would never be made public if they contradicted what they want to hear. Those studies are gagged. Flying in strips over ACT, NSW and Victoria Alps, only 84 groups of horses were seen (at a guess mobs of one to 15), over known brumby domains. These numbers are then extrapolated to areas which were not surveyed and assumes that the same numbers and densities would be there (in areas where brumbies have never habituated). This is ludicrous given the landscape but a common ploy by government. Brumbies are very rarely ever seen in true Alpine areas (above the treeline) and only very few if they are seen. The life expectancy of a wild horse is five or six years (source NPWS not mine). A big snowfall, drought or another bushfire and the culling is natural anyway. In regards to assumed impacts by brumbies, scientific (i.e. relevant, peer reviewed and Australian) evidence is absent. Some say they spread noxious weeds? They can only eat what is already in the park! Stream bank damage? A decent rain event and all streams are in flood washing the banks away....it’s called nature taking its course. Erosion? Continued P9...

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Are we becoming a nation of people who simply cannot accept responsibility for our own actions? Sunday’s fatality in Canberra, involving a convicted, unlicensed car thief, driving another stolen car, had people claiming it was

the fault of the police in pursuit. How can that be? It was the driver’s choice to drive a stolen car, while still suspended after a previous accident involving a stolen car. Perhaps the fault lies in the orginal penalty not being enough

to deter re-offending? Now the annual show season has finished, eyes turn to Sydney to see how our locals will perform at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Monaro stock have done very well at Sydney over the years, so good luck to any locals heading

that way. A boat made from plastic bottles is headed our way, from San Francisco It has been made from 12,000 plastic bottles and the aim of the exercise, of course, is to highlight pollution across the world.

The ‘Plastiki’ is powered by solar, wind and sea turbines, and an exercise bike will power its laptops. There is no information about the ultimate fate of the vessel Cooma’s ‘Scrapmart’ perhaps?

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Wednesday March 24, 2010

In defence of the Brumby - again From P8....

More homes needed for Kosciuszko wild horses The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service has renewed calls for people to take wild horses captured in a Kosciuszko National Park trapping program following the release this week of a report indicating the population has grown significantly. The Australian Alps Liaison Committee (AALC) this week released a report on last year’s aerial survey of wild horses across the Australian Alps which shows the population growing at 20 percent per year reaching a record high in 2009 of 7,500. The AALC report predicts that the population could reach 13,800 by 2012 If the current rate of growth continues. NPWS Snowy Mountains Regional Manager, Dave Darlington, said more horses need to be removed. “There are too many horses in Kosciuszko National Park and they will start to have a very negative impact on the park if their numbers are left unchecked,” he said. “We can refine and improve our trapping techniques to remove more but we’d like people to take more horses. “At the moment just over 20 percent of the trapped horses are rehomed with the rest unfortunately ending up at abattoirs. “We want to see as many horses find new homes as we possibly can. In the drought conditions over the last decade this has been a big ask for most people. However, taking on a wild horse is not a decision that should be taken lightly as it will involve a certain degree of experience and knowledge with horses. It may also require relatively larger blocks sizes as these animals are not tame animals

although they can be with time and patience. “The NPWS will not be shooting horses so trapping will be the method of control. “We have looked carefully at fertility control methods which have been investigated elsewhere and unfortunately this does not offer us a better solution to trapping at the moment. “In some situations where fertility control has been tried it has shown to be marginally helpful when managing very small populations of a few hundred horses in smaller areas but in KNP the situation is quite different and the challenge far greater. “We have not however completely rejected the idea but clearly more work needs to be done. We would welcome and support research institutions to undertake further trials to see if a more effective way of reducing populations through fertility control can be found. “In the meantime we are working towards refining our trapping program with the objective of reducing horse impacts in the sensitive areas and where they may present a safety hazard to motorists. “I would like to emphasise that there is no objective to remove all horses from KNP and this is probably impossible anyway. “The NPWS recognises and acknowledges the attachments that many people in the community have for these animals and we also respect the view that they are considered an important part of our heritage but we also need to balance this against other heritage priorities within the park through careful management,” Mr Darlington said.

If hoofed animals caused the erosion claimed the mountains would look like the Grand Canyon after 100 years of stock grazing. If the brumbies caused the damage that’s reported how could it have been declared a State Park, National park or Primitive land reserve in the first place back in the 40’s 50’s and 60’s when horses and cattle were in their tens of thousands? Even more recently wilderness areas were declared in areas abundant with horses, horse riding and previously cattle grazing. The only scientifically relevant studies are those based on cattle in high Alpine areas above the treeline and based on thousands of cattle in a small area above the treeline during a rabbit plague, and not on lower sub Alpine and montane areas where intermittent brumbies now live. A thesis study by an undergraduate student spending a whole 10 days camped in one spot in the mountains should not make it accepted as science. Let us first understand what is driving all this. First and foremost it is political spin and expedience by the NSW Labor Government to ensure preference vote support from the above extreme city environmental groups with their brain washing strategies. Coupled to this we have the obsessive fanatical ideology of these very few but influential radical greenies who want ALL horses (both wild and ridden) removed from all national parks and other public land reserves. They figure, no horses = no people. They even take exception to other bushwalkers who are not one of them. Where are these green zealots when it comes to our dying Snowy River?? not to mention our plague of feral pigs, wild dogs and noxious weeds...and where are they when their fires need fighting in their

park? They sit in Pitt Street in their air-conditioned offices making up new rules to keep people out of their parks. The removal of horses from Kosciuszko National Park is not about prudent land management. Sensible land management would be NPWS directing their efforts to the immediate major threats to the biodiversity within the park and not squandering their limited resources (over $1000 per horse removed) on a defenceless prey animal that most people admire just to appease the thorn in their sides. Where is the independent scientific evidence weighting all adverse impacts of KNP both past and present? We wonder if the dogs and pigs, noxious weeds, etc, would like a slice of brumbies funding. Where is the independent scientific evidence as to the maximum brumby population that would be sustainable and what minimum numbers are required to remain genetically viable and to cover contingencies such as extremely harsh winters, drought or the likes of the 2003 bushfires which destroyed over 50 percent of the horses in the southern end of KNP? Where has due consideration been given to the positives that the brumby brings to the park’s values such as tourism and flow on benefits to the local economy, grazing benefits to the biodiversity, reduction in fuel loads etc? The studies are there but don’t say what they want to hear. How about a study on the benefits of allowing the Snowy riders back in to manage horse numbers as they used to against the hundreds of thousands of dollars wasted today….. Just the same old farce and corruption…….. Leisa Caldwell Jindabyne

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Class Corner

Wednesday March 24, 2010

Delegate School walking slippery. Bournda Excursion The students spent time swimming in the lagoon and exploring the beach. The final The Delegate Public School Year Five and Six recently spent three days at a leadership camp at Bournda National Park. This year, eight students attended with six parents morning was spent on challenge and environmental games that taught teamwork and higher order thinking skills and Ms Wood as the before packing up and supervising teacher. going home to Delegate. The students Throughout all activities, participated in ropes students conducted course, bike riding, and themselves in a positive kayaking. This year, the manner and are to be children used two men congratulated. A big kayaks, which required a thank you to parents high degree of teamwork Minnie, Cleo, Ron, Robert to steer. They went , Mirabel, and Bevan who on many bushwalks, attended the camp and but found the trails helped to transport and challenging, as the recent look after the students heavy rains had caused The Year 5/6 at Bournda Lagoon: Anna Horton, Janine The Delegate students learn to control the two person during all the activities. trees to fall over the Jamieson, Emma Stewart, Leanna Haley-Perkins, Jordan kayaks. path in places and made Williams, Toby Mustard, Nathan Cusbert, and Francis Famador.

Delegate Show The Delegate School children spent many hours preparing artwork, woodwork, beading, and class projects for this year’s Delegate Show. Many of the school entries were a result of the very successful Workshops that were held in Term Four last year.

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Many Delegate students also attended the Show and participated in all of the activities available on the day. The Animal Nursery was a highlight of the day, with many Delegate School students spending time playing with the puppies, kittens, chicks, and rabbits. The Year Five and Six students volunteered time in the Dining Room helping to clear tables and wash up as a community service.

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This year, some of the Delegate students entered the sheep and cattle junior judging, with Anna Horton winning second place in the sheep junior judging. Congratulations to her. Later in the day, the sheep decorating was well supported, with Brahnie Mitchell winning a prize for her brightly painted sheep.

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SUNDAY MARCH 28 – 10.00 AM HELD IN THE GROUNDS OF THE FACILITY – FACHIN AVENUE, COOMA · Our traditional Auction Sale of wines, goods and services donated by local and district business houses and our many supporters will commence 11.30 am. · Produce and Plant Stall · Cake Stall · White Elephant Stall · Book Stall · Craft and Fancy Goods · Face Painting · Doughnuts · BBQ · Morning Teas · Drinks · Raffles will be drawn on the day – Woolworths/Coles Wish Cards $500 First Prize, $200 Second Prize – Wood Raffles PLEASE COME ALONG, HAVE A GREAT DAY AND HELP SUPPORT YOUR REGION’S AGED CARE FACILITY. Any donation of goods for stalls or auction will be gratefully accepted. Please phone Sir William Hudson Memorial Centre on 6452 3588 for enquiries regarding collections or donations.

The Delegate School children watched in amazement recently as a huge crane arrived at the school to place the new Building our Education Revolution (BER) multi-purpose building on the school grounds. Students and staff watched from the classrooms as the new building was slowly moved into position behind the canteen and music room.

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The building is being connected to the utilities and the set-up is nearly complete. When the site has been cleaned up, work will start on transforming the multi-purpose building into a kitchen and science lab, thanks to the Stephanie Alexander School Gardens and Kitchen grant. This new asset to our school will allow the students to learn to grow food and prepare simple meals themselves. As well, the kitchen will be made available to communities groups in the future. Thank you to the hard working committee that applied for the

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The sky at the showground was a riot of colour as the children ran happily around the showground flying their kites behind them on Monday afternoon in the perfect autumn weather. You would be correct for thinking that St Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17, but this year St Patrick’s school brought the day forward to Monday so the entire school could celebrate together. Year nine will be away on a camp on Wednesday, so the entire school, from Kinder to year 10 combined

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to make it a Harmony day/St Patrick’s day festivity. The day started by having a liturgy in the church then everyone moved down to the showgrounds where they had a sausage sizzle, and participated in team building exercises. The staff had been practising the art of kite making in the staff room and now it was their turn to help the students each make kites. Year ten students were partnered up with kinder students while the older students helped their younger

peers. School principal, Mr Phil Stubbs said “To see the children get great pleasure from simple things, co-operation and a $2 kite, is fantastic.” Mr Stubbs also explained the new house system that was introduced at the beginning of this year was making its debut in a non-sporting event. Where the children work together as part of their team to gain points for their house for an end of year total, bringing house spirit beyond sporting events.

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COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCIL SCRAP DISPOSAL SALE TENDER 04-2010 Cooma-Monaro Shire Council is selling second hand scrap items. To view the items please contact Depot store staff to arrange a time and then submissions of bids are to be delivered to the Council ofÀces in Commissioner Street Cooma. Closing date for tenders is Thursday 31st March at 3.00pm. Items are to be sold in individual lots only. All items are to be sold as is. The highest bidder will be awarded purchase.

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Cooma-Monaro Shire Council once again held a very successful display at the Cooma Show this year. After two successful weeks visiting schools in the Shire, the Savewater! Information Trailer made its Ànal appearance. Children who had already had access to the information and displays were bringing their parents and showing them what they had learned and to play the H2O game. Also favourites with the crowd were the calico showbags given out. The bags contained information on ways to save water, colouring books and pencils, rural road maps and much more.

Any enquiries may be directed to the Council Store staff Sarah Jones by telephoning 02 6455 1871 or 0428 256 498. PO Box 714 COOMA NSW 2630

WATER RESTRICTIONS Nimmitabel is currently on Level 3 Water Restrictions until further notice.

YALLAMBEE WINNERS Yallambee residents and staff again showed their mettle at the Cooma Show and received the following awards: Residents: • The “Dolly Olsen Award” for the outstanding handcraft exhibit for their mythical ceramics’ display • 4 First Prizes for Áowers • 3 Second Prizes for our Áowers – All Áowers exhibited were grown in our own gardens • Numerous individual ribbons for ceramics. Many of our residents who participate in our ceramic’s class and received awards this year have signiÀcant visual impairments, but talent overcomes adversity. And, last but not least, our Show exhibitor staff member Margaret Weeks: • Champion Decorative Exhibit – Flower Section • Champion Cake • 11 First Prizes for Cakes and Áowers • 8 Second Prizes for Cakes and Áowers • 3 Third prizes

All Disposal Sale documents can be obtained from the service counter of the Council Depot at Polo Flat Rd Cooma NSW 2630.

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Residents as usual attended the show and enjoyed having the time to look at all the exhibits. Many thanks to all involved in making this such a special day for everyone, and special thanks to our ceramics’ teacher Bev Caldwell for her unfailing good humour and efforts in encouraging our residents to discover, and take pleasure in, art.

REMINDER THE SPEED LIMIT IS 50

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COUNCIL’S NEW MULTIPURPOSE TRACTOR Motorists are reminded that in urban areas, the speed limit is 50 km/h unless the road has a sign indicating a different limit. If you turn into another street or road, the 50 km/h limit again applies.

KNOW THE RULES AND DRIVE SAFE ATTENTION USERS OF COOMA-MONARO SPORTING FACILITIES All intending users for the forthcoming winter season (1 April 2010 to end of October long weekend 2010) are required to book the facilities in advance.

Council has recently replaced the 4WD Tractor with a new one that can utilise a front bucket with grab attachment for tree waste and is also Àtted with a boom mower for difÀcult locations.

Bookings will only be accepted on Council’s application form, available from Cooma Visitors Centre. All bookings must be lodged at Cooma Visitors Centre by close of business Friday 26 March, and all required dates and items should be clearly indicated.

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Motorists are advised that competitors in the annual Australian National University Interhall Sports Inward Bound event may be encountered on some Cooma-Monaro rural roads, north of Bredbo, on Saturday 27 March. The event tests navigational and endurance skills of the competitors who will converge to a designated end point on Saturday afternoon. Warning signage will be in place on the roads involved during the event, to assist with trafÀc safety. Please extend trafÀc courtesy to the competitors. Contact Pat Booker on 6455 1801 with any enquiries.

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CLAIREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CAROUSEL Welcome, readers, to Claireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Carousel where I invite you to join me as I explore some of the social occasions and community happenings in our region. If you would like to tell me of your special occasions or have community events coming up please phone me on 64523137 mobile 0434352992 or email spray5@optusnetcom.au BEST KEPT SECRET! Yes I agree with Kevin Hambly who I met up with last weekend the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best Kept Secretâ&#x20AC;? in Cooma is the new look-out at Mt. Gladstone -have you seen it? Instead of turning towards the normal look-out you walk exactly opposite, go along a new track and you will come to this look-out with its magnificent views especially now after all the rain, one could think they were looking at the moors of England. Do hope you make the effort to explore? I believe our local council is responsible with G & O Engineering doing the design - congratulations!!

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rissole sandwiches very popular. Also noticed were the Polish pancakes and delicious cake stalls. What else can I say â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a wonderful day out for the whole family (and a few pets)!! INVITATION An invitation has been extended from the Community Garden Group to attend an inaugural Autumn Harvest Festival on Saturday March 27 from 10am to 1pm at the Uniting Church grounds. Children are encouraged to come dressed up as Autumn fairies and pixies. Please bring a picnic lunch with you and create a friendly, old fashioned Festival. Admission is free but you are invited to bring along a home grown product which will be put on display along with other home made or grown goodies. FUNDRAISER FOR ERADICATING POLIO One of Rotaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International dreams is to completely eradicate polio world wide. This task is going well but still has a little way to go. An â&#x20AC;&#x153;Open Garden and Home â&#x20AC;? will be open to the public on Sunday April 11 from 1pm to 4pm (only) to raise money for the above cause. This is being organised by Cooma Rotary Club and will be held at No.1O Kaufline Close, Cooma. For your interest there will be a gem stone display, paintings and photograpy besides an unusual garden. A display of period clothes will be modelled, courtesy of Valmai Mylan and a bric-abrac stall manned by Marilyn Watson for fun and of course lots of music and demonstrations. Admission is $10 per person, $2 for students/child . Punch and light afternoon tea will be included-- of course all proceeds going to this worthwhile cause. Enquiries 64523137. All very welcome. JOHANAAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S VISIT Last week a popular resident, Johanna Johnson, returned to Cooma from Alexandra Headlands, Qld to visit her relatives and friends. She tells me she particularly loved seeing and spending time with her delightful grandchildren. A luncheon was given in her honour at The Grand Court where much catching up was the order of the day. Guests included Leonie Snell, Robin Mould,Carmen Henkel and many more. It was great to have you back in town Johanna and so pleased you love your North Coast home. JINDABYNE EASTER ART SHOW This popular Art Show is open to all artists and is being coordinated by County Energy. The Opening Night (a must for our visitors) is Thursday April 1, from 7pm to 9pm. Entry is $10 which includes drinks and supper. The venue is the Jindabyne Memorial Hall. The Art Show and sale begins on Friday April 2 to Saturday April 10 from 10am to 4pm. There are many prizes to be won! Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to deliver your painting on Marh 27 or 28, as no late entries will be accepted.

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You know, despite the bad press over the last couple of years, you have got to admit that fast food and its relatives (the freezer to oven crowd) are always going to have their place in our society because when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all said and done, they are just so darned convenient. Think about the last time you served up KFC or a batch of frozen somethings. You had probably had one of those days, were running late, everyone was grumpy because they were hungry enough to devour anyone who crossed their path and the time frame around the usual prepare and cook real food was not going to cut it. Well this is the point where you get down on your knees and offer thanks for the fact that there is still one frozen family sized pizza left in the freezer or failing that, the local takeaway is not that far away. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not advocating a fast food/convenience food diet or anything Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just saying that sometimes itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a relief to know that dinner can be ready in a snap before the kids start gnawing on the furniture. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve probably all done it on at least one occasion, more likely on a few of them, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t beat yourself up over it because, well, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve all done it on at least one occasion. And did we survive? Yes. And did the kids turn feral? Yes. No! I really meant to say no (sorry about that) and did everyone feel happy and full and stop whining as a result? Yes, and it was a blessed relief wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it! You bet your bippy it was. So, in the interests of some things that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve just gotta do, serving up something quick and easy to stave off a no holds barred brawl is okay. Making a habit of chucking a fast one to the starving horde on a nightly basis is not. I mean, if you give it to them all the time theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to get sick of it and will want you to actually cook something instead and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very easy to forget how to do that if you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t done it in a while. Just save it for those times in need. Of course, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fast and convenience foods that are okay to eat on the odd occasion and others that may look like food but whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in them is anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guess so pick your poison â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sorry, wrong word â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with a little bit of thought and your family should survive the encounter. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also save your sanity when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had one of those days and keep the little fang marks out of the table legs.

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WELL POSITIONED MONARO GRAZING PROPERTY COOTRALANTRA ROAD, COOMA AUCTION WEDNESDAY 14th APRIL 2010 @1pm IF NOT SOLD PRIOR

Situated just 25km west of Cooma & 15km to Berridale in a favorable rainfall area of the Monaro, with a 26inc rainfall average. The property consists of 313ac boasting a good mixture of Granite & Basalt soils and a history of pasture improvement and fertilizer application. Further pasture improvement can be carried out and would contribute to lifting the current carrying capacity from the estimated 2 DSE per acre. Water is well supplied via a water share agreement from an 8 meg dam, plus frontage to the Cootralantra creek. Troughs are in every paddock making this a very safely watered property. Improvements are well catered for with a 4 bedroom weatherboard home, very solid construction, built on granite stone footings but will need internal renovations. Working improvements are excellent with a 4 stand shearing shed, large machinery shed, and ram

shed plus sheep yards. This well located small, but high carrying property offers great potential to live on productive acres close to both Cooma & Berridale and with the benefit of higher rainfall and outstanding aspect. AUCTION: WEDNESDAY 14th APRIL 2010 - 1pm COOMA EX SERVICES CLUB: IF NOT SOLD PRIOR!!!!! 13 Manning St, Bombala

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and the location is perfect close to primary & secondary schools and across the road from a large reserve. Move quickly to inspect This is the perfect opportunity to purchase a family home at an this family home as the vendors are highly motivated. affordable price. Every thing about the home from the fully fenced yard to the single car garage a fourth bedroom and best of all For more information or to arrange an inspection the price point to this being perfect for a family. Features to the phone Boller & Co on 6452 4155 home include a renovated kitchen with dishwasher, gas heating

WHEN SIZE IS IMPORTANT Housing Shortage Tracking 10 Walla St - $269,000 to 500,000 by 2020

The Housing Industry Association, Australia’s largest building industry organisation, today released its inaugural Housing to 2020 report. The report finds that if current building trends persist, then Australia’s cumulated housing shortage would reach 466,000 dwellings by 2020. HIA Senior Economist, Mr Ben Phillips said that www.rwcooma.com.au Housing to 2020, which focuses on future housing 26 Sharp Street, Cooma demand and the number of dwellings required in Ph: 02 6452 7999 meeting this demand, highlights a current housing shortage that already numbers over 109,000 dwellings. “The reality in many regions and cities in Australia is that affordable, well located land is not available or abundant. Furthermore, planning restrictions, higher taxation on Offering approx. 1300 acres of semi open granite grazing country. Watered by dam, creek and new housing relative trough system. Fenced into 6 paddocks. Scattered timber belts. Fencing good. 20 rainfall. to existing dwellings, Natural pastures, well drained N/E aspect. Conservatively 1DSE country with long history labour shortages, and onerous regulation of healthy woodcutting and breeding. biased toward new housing all add to the problem. “If we don’t get a comprehensive supply response to accumulating 172 Sharp Street, Cooma the housing shortage then Phone: (02) 6452 4155 Your property people the lack of affordable sales@bollerco.com.au

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and appropriately located rental properties will only worsen, while pressures on existing home prices will continue at an undesirable rate, placing avoidable upward pressure on interest rates,” Ben Phillips said. “A lack of skilled labour is an emerging threat to the much needed housing supply response. A second round resources boom this decade will draw heavily on an already tight labour market. The $90 billion worth of resource projects on the books is expected to demand an additional 136,000 direct and indirect jobs. This labour will need to be housed, adding additional pressure to the supply of labour and materials in non-resource regions.” Housing to 2020 provides the first estimates made of Australia’s housing shortage at a Local Government Area (LGA) level. “The report finds that shortages exist in just under half (295) of the 669 LGA’s across Australia. The majority of the shortages can be found in and around metropolitan Sydney and Brisbane. “It was also found that many of the LGA’s with the largest housing shortage are also the same regions with the highest level of demand. Again, it’s the growth areas in the greater Sydney area and in South East Queensland where demand will be amongst the highest in the nation. “The growth areas in and around Melbourne also show high levels of demand. “Current construction levels in most high demand areas are simply not sufficient to meet the needs of a fast growing population,” said Ben Phillips.

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‘Under instruction from the mortgagee’, this home is to be offered for sale by private treaty. "Versatile" is the best word to describe this roomy residence. 3 bedrooms, three bathrooms PLUS a separate, self-contained flat. You can use it for in-laws, receive a second income, work from home, use the flat as a parents' retreat, guest accommodation or even for the noisy teenagers. FEATURES INCLUDE: 3 bedrooms with BIR and en-suite, Timber kitchen, Large living area, Fully self contained unit, Front and rear gardens are well maintained, Large workshop at rear with toilet, Covered BBQ area, Under cover car parking

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One Million Households to Receive Energy Rebate More than one million NSW households will be eligible for a $145 Energy Rebate from July 1 this year to help pay their electricity bills. Minister for Energy John Robertson announced the $48 million expansion of the Energy Rebate program today. It comes in response to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal decision to increase energy prices by between seven and thirteen per cent this year, with further increases to follow. “More than one million customers will now have access to an energy rebate to help them pay their bills,” said Mr Robertson. “That’s more than 275,000 additional people receiving direct assistance from the NSW Government. “The existing $130 Energy Rebate will be increased to $145 from July 1, and will continue to increase annually in line with the energy price index – not CPI as occurred previously. “The Energy Rebate will be extended to all Commonwealth Health Care Card holders including single parents, low income card holders, students and households receiving Farm Family Assistance. “It is the best way for us to ensure that financial assistance is available to the households and families who need it most. “The Government will also launch an Energy Price Comparison Website later this year so that NSW families can easily find the best energy deals on offer. “And we will support that website with tough new legislations requiring retailers to report their energy prices according to a standard set by the NSW Government.

“The Government is obviously extremely disappointed with IPART’s pricing decision released today. “But we will not sit on our hands while families out there are struggling. “Under this plan more than one third of NSW households will receive direct financial help from the NSW Government to pay their bills.” Minister Robertson said the overhaul of the energy rebate and new website is in addition to the $272 million of customer assistance already in place. “This $48 million expansion brings the Government’s total Customer Assistance Package up to $320 million over five years,” said Mr Robertson. “These changes will deliver real financial assistance to NSW households to help them cope with rising energy costs. “On top of the rebates, we will continue to roll out vouchers to families in financial crisis of up to $480 per annum, per household.” Media contact: Lucy Muirhead 0402 730 710. Other customer assistance measures available include: • A $130 Medical Energy Rebate for people who cannot control their core body temperature and therefore require heating and cooling year round. • Life Support Rebates for people who rely on electricity to stay alive • New regulations requiring retailers to offer customers a minimum of two payment plans within 12 months before they can move to disconnect • Mandatory Hardship Policies for retailers to ensure customers who need help are identified early and provided with appropriate assistance to pay their

bills. • Financial Counselling Services for customers in need of assistance Third parties: Direct quotes from submissions to the IPART process: NCOSS (NSW Council of Social Service) “NCOSS recommends that (sic) the extension of the NSW energy rebate scheme to all healthcare card holders… “NCOSS recommends that the energy rebates be indexed in line with regulated electricity tariffs rather than the CPI.” Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association “Recommendations…. The NSW Pensioner Energy Rebate to be extended to all Commonwealth Health Care card holders and to be indexed to energy prices.” Energy and Water Ombudsman NSW EWON would strongly support a recommendation that all NSW HCC holders are eligible for the NSW energy rebate. Public Interest Advocacy Centre “PIAC strongly recommends that IPART advises the Government on the importance of expanding the eligibility for the Energy Rebate to include vulnerable consumers who are not already eligible. PIAC believes that the best way to achieve this is by expanding eligibility to include all holders of the Commonwealth Health Care Card. “Secondly, PIAC believes that it is necessary to index energy rebates to increases in energy prices. This is to ensure that the real level of assistance does not diminish over time.”

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• Lovingly maintained home situated in a quiet leafy street. • Constructed of brick & tile, standing in very good order both inside & out. • 3 generous b/rooms all with builtin wardrobes. • Lounge with separate bar. • Neat kitchen & dining area. • 3-way bathroom in great order. • Zone controlled under floor heating throughout the whole home. • Single garage with electric door. • Established lawns & gardens. • Covered outdoor entertaining area.

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• Well presented home situated in Cooma North. • Newly cladded home on a large corner block, fully fenced. • Extensive work to walls & ceilings already done, plus recently renovated kitchen & bathroom. • 2-3 bedrooms, 2 large living areas & separate dining. • 2nd living area opens out onto backyard & verandah. • Slow combustion wood fire, natural gas heating and reverse cycle A/C. • Well established trees & gardens.

• Very well maintained 2/3 b/room cottage in highly sought after area. • Situated on 2018 sqm block backing onto Cooma back Creek. • Weatherboard construction from the 1950s & in very good condition. • Large timber kitchen. • Tidy bathroom plus 2nd toilet. • Natural gas heating & electric wall heaters. • 2 living areas, the 2nd living area could double as a 3rd bedroom if needed. • Great opportunity as an investment.

#VDIǑ͸ 1ǑSBEȺ $ΕΝNǣ • An ideal investment or first home buyer opportunity. • Potential to improve in value due to a great location. • Solidly constructed of double brick with a rendered finish. • Features 3 very spacious b/rooms. • Large living, bathroom and kitchen areas. • Single lock up garage. • Fully fenced backyard • Sheltered by private bush land with rows of fully mature pine trees.

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Housing Bubble Talk Rubbished by Lending Figures Home lending for both new and existing dwellings fell for a third straight month in January 2009, rubbishing claims of a property bubble and pouring cold water on the strength of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s housing recovery, said the Housing Industry Association, Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest building industry organisation. HIA Senior Economist, Mr Ben Phillips, said that loans for the construction of new dwellings fell for the third straight month in January 2009. The number of loans for new dwellings fell by 6.4 per cent in January owing to a 13.2 per cent drop in loans for the purchase of new dwellings and a 3.9 per cent drop in loans for the construction of new dwellings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The removal of the federal governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first home buyer boost and increasing interest rates have clearly lowered activity in both the new and existing homes market.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Reserve Bank must take stock of the impact that higher interest rates are having on the new homes market. Aggressive interest rate increases will ultimately constrain new housing and push up prices for both home purchase and renters,â&#x20AC;? said Ben Phillips. The share of first home buyer owner occupier loans declined further in January to 20.1 per cent, falling from a high in May 2009 of 28.5 per cent. Total loans for first home buyers are now one third lower than a year ago and trade-up buyers have not taken up the slack, dropping by nearly 10 per cent over the past 12 months. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Disappointingly, the long-awaited boost to investment housing is yet to bare fruit with loan approvals dropping 6.3 per cent for new investment housing and total investment growing by a glacial 0.9 per cent.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Population growth across the nation is at record levels, and construction of new housing is lagging badly. The end result is worsening housing affordability and a growing gap between the

housing haves and have nots.â&#x20AC;? In seasonally adjusted terms the total number of owner occupier loans fell in every state and territory with the exception of the Northern Territory in January 2010. The number of loans fell in New South Wales (-7.3 per cent), Victoria (-3.7 per cent), Queensland (-9.6 per cent), South Australia (-5.5 per cent), Western Australia (-11.1 per cent), Tasmania (-8.0 per cent), and the Australian Capital Territory (-4.3 per cent). The Northern Territory gained 3.6 per cent.

Rate Hike Hits First Home Buyers â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Reserve Bank of Australia has now hiked interest rates four times in five meetings pushing up standard monthly mortgage repayments for first home buyers by $216 per month,â&#x20AC;? said Ben Phillips, HIA Senior Economist. â&#x20AC;&#x153;HIA recognizes the need to return interest rates to normal levels over the course of economic recovery but cautions against haste given the still considerable concerns over the state of the global economy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Interest rate increases provide further bad news to first home buyers. The removal of the first home buyers boost and interest rate increases in the December quarter of 2009 saw a record drop in affordability according to the HIA/CBA Affordability Index. â&#x20AC;&#x153;First home buyers in 2009 will have budgeted for moderate interest rate increases

through 2010. Unnecessarily large increases will stretch these budgets to the limit and drive away potential new first home buyers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The impact of government stimulus in housing will fizzle quickly over 2010 and maintaining a low interest rate environment will be fundamental to a much needed new home building recovery extending beyond first time buyers and social housing provision. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without further, strong growth in residential construction through 2011 and 2012, Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shortage of housing stock will become even more acute. That situation would deliver undue upward pressure on rents and on existing home values, precisely the opposite outcome to what is desired,â&#x20AC;? said Ben Phillips.

Stimulus Induces Strong Building Burst and very low variable mortgage rates in driving the first stage of a housing recovery. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The strong recovery in housing starts to date highights the success of targeting policy towards new home building, which is what happened with the tripling of the First Home Owner Grant for new dwellings. Furthermore, the Social Housing Initiative is clearly supporting growth in â&#x20AC;&#x17E;Other residential building, which is recovering from an awfully low 31 Bent Street Cooma base,â&#x20AC;? said Harley Dale. s ,ARGE DOUBLE BRICK PROPERTY WITH TONNES THE AUCTION TO TAKE PLACE OF POTENTIAL AS A " " OFFICE SPACE OR â&#x20AC;&#x153;There will be a healthy recovery in SATURDAY 17TH APRIL AT 11: AM ON SITE CONVERT INTO A COUPLE OF LARGE UNITS housing starts in the 2009/10 financial sĂ&#x2C6; 4HE BUILDING IS LOCATED WITHIN A LEVEL year, but todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s result does nothing WALK TO THE CENTRE OF TOWN AND AN EVEN SHORTER WALK TO THE HOSPITAL to answer the question of whether that sĂ&#x2C6; 4HE FIRST LEVEL FEATURES LARGE ROOMS A recovery can be sustained once the KITCHEN BATHROOM AND TWO SMALLER ROOMS WHILE THE TOP LEVEL OFFERS impact from fiscal and monetary policy BEDROOMS HUGE LOUNGE ROOM DINING stimulus comes to an end.â&#x20AC;? ROOM BATHROOM AND KITCHEN sĂ&#x2C6; ,OCATED ON A BLOCK OF LAND APPROX â&#x20AC;&#x153;The prospect for a second stage M WITH A BAY CARPORT AND A to the recovery is threatened by COUPLE OF GARDEN SHEDS ! REAR TIMBER DECK OVERLOOKS A GRASSED AREA WHILE FRONT underlying supply side issues, including BALCONY HAS TREMENDOUS VIEWS TO THE %AST a widespread lack of available finance sĂ&#x2C6; 4HIS BUILDING OFFERS A PURCHASER PLENTY OF POTENTIAL WITH THE RIGHT IDEAS and re-emerging land and labour shortages. The positive impact from BOLLER & COMPANY 172 Sharp Street, Cooma stimulus measures is masking the Your property people Phone: (02) 6452 4155 constraining impact these supply side obstacles are having on the residential sales@bollerco.com.au www.bollerco.com.au

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construction sector.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Leading housing indicators are already sending mixed signals as to whether the new home building recovery is sustainable. That sounds a note of caution to ensure that interest rates are not raised too quickly, something that would, perversely, increase the chances that the recovery petered out,â&#x20AC;? Harley Dale said. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics figures released today, housing starts increased by 15.1 per cent in the December 2009 quarter to an annualised level of over 160,000, following an upwardly revised 11 per cent rise in the September quarter. Detached house starts increased by 14 per cent in the December 2009 quarter following a 10 per cent lift in the September quarter. â&#x20AC;&#x17E;Other residential building starts increased by 18 per cent at the end of last year following a rise of 14 per cent in the September 2009 quarter. The number of housing starts (including conversions) in the December 2009 quarter grew by 16.5 per cent in New South Wales, 15.6 per cent in Victoria, 13.4 per cent in Queensland, 8.7 per cent in South Australia, 2.3 per cent in Western Australia, 0.8 per cent in Tasmania, 12.2 per cent in the Northern Territory, and 33.8 per cent in the Australian Capital Territory.

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The first round new home building recovery surged ahead in the December 2009 quarter said HIA, Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest residential building association. HIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chief Economist, Dr Harley Dale said that the result confirmed the success of targeted fiscal stimulus

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Something wonderful growing at Numeralla

Left: The garden is part of project inspired by Stephanie Alexander. Above: The Numeralla School kitchen garden. Below right: The garden is part of a project inspired by Stephanie Alexander. The Numeralla Public School officially opened its Stephanie Alexander kitchen garden on Saturday after much hard work by many. Approximately 130 people turned out for the launch, with Member for Monaro, Steve Whan officiating and the oldest child in the school Charlie Keegan-Bull and the youngest child Charlie Alcock cutting the ribbon. The garden allows and demonstrates to the students how to grow a variety of vegetables, fruit and herbs then prepare and cook them in their new kitchen. They also have some chickens for eggs, which are also used in the cooking. “The benefits are not only for the children of the

school but also members of the local community,“ said school principal Jan Rogers. “It has been a real community building project with not just parents assisting and being good role models but it has also proved to be an outing for other locals too.” The Stephanie Alexander gardens program was started in Victoria and is a nationally funded program, which any school can apply for. Numeralla Public School applied in 2008 and found out they had been successful in early 2009. They were one of nine public schools to be awarded the grant in NSW from round one; Delegate has been successful in round two.

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Children’s Programs. Take On Technology. (G, R, CC) Behind The News Specials. (G, CC) Atoms Alive. (G, R, CC) Real Chinese. (G, R, CC) Catalyst. (G, R, CC) The New Inventors. (G, R, CC) Midday Report. (CC) Enough Rope With Andrew Denton. (PG, R, CC) Monarch Of The Glen. (G, R, CC) Spicks And Specks. (PG, R, CC) Children’s Programs. Meerkat Manor. (G, CC) Can We Help? (G, CC) News. (CC) Stateline. (CC) Collectors. (G, CC) Whitechapel. (New series, M, CC) A detective finds his fast-tracked rise to the top stymied by a case of domestic violence which blossoms into a full-blown murder mystery. Place Of Execution. (New series, M, CC) Moving Wallpaper. (Final, M, CC) Lateline. (CC) The Graham Norton Show. (Final, M, CC) Rage. (M)

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Sunrise. (CC) The Morning Show. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Movie: Romancing The Stone. (M, 84, R) The Golden Girls. (PG, R) Come Dine With Me. (G) Larry The Lawnmower. (P, R, CC) Kid Detectives. (C, R, CC) News At 4.30. (CC) M*A*S*H. (G, R) Deal Or No Deal. (G, CC) News. (CC) Today Tonight. (CC) Home And Away. (PG, CC) Better Homes And Gardens. (G, CC) See what’s new at Australia’s biggest flower and garden show. Rob makes a stylish, outdoor-dining space with a pergola, floating bench table and gate. Tara makes easy home-print cushions perfect for lounging outdoors. Dr Harry has tips on attracting wildlife to your backyard. Ghost Whisperer. (PG, CC) Melinda is contacted by the spirit of a soldier who says he is lost. Football. (CC) AFL. Round 1. Geelong v Essendon. From the MCG. Home Shopping. (G)

Today. (CC) Kerri-Anne. (PG, CC) News. (CC) The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) The View. (PG, CC) Days Of Our Lives. (PG, CC) Alive And Cooking. (G) Magical Tales. (P, CC) The Shak. (C, CC) News. (CC) Antiques Roadshow. (G, CC) Hot Seat. (G, CC) News. (CC) WIN News. (CC) A Current Affair. (CC) Rugby League. (CC) NRL. Round 3. Wests Tigers v Parramatta Eels. From Sydney Football Stadium. Rugby League. (CC) NRL. Round 3. St George Illawarra Dragons v North Queensland Cowboys. From WIN Stadium, NSW. WIN News. (CC) Movie: Avalanche Express. (PG, 79, R, CC) Movie: Agatha Christie’s Murder On The Orient Express. (PG, 74, R) Entertainment Tonight. (R, CC) Good Morning America. (CC)

sbs one 6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Obama’s America: The Price Of Freedom/The End Of The Dream? (R, CC) 3.10 African Middleweights. (PG, R) 3.30 Journos: Mark. (PG, R, CC) 4.00 A Fork In Asia. (G, R, CC) 4.30 The Journal. (CC) 5.00 PBS NewsHour. (CC) 6.00 Global Village: The Geiranger Fjord/Miracle In Mauritania. (G, CC) 6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.35 Rex In Rome. (PG, R, CC) 8.30 The Killing. (M, CC) 9.30 World News Australia. (CC) 10.05 Movie: One Stays, The Other Leaves. (M, 05) 11.45 Gunther’s ER: Minutes From Death. (MA15+, R) 12.45 Movie: Days Of Abandonment. (MA15+, 05, R) 2.25 WeatherWatch. 5.05 Korean News. 5.40 Japanese News.

Early News. (CC) Toasted TV. (G) Totally Wild. (C, CC) Puzzle Play. (P, R, CC) News. (CC) The Circle. (PG, CC) Dr Phil. (PG, CC) The Oprah Winfrey Show. (PG, R, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, R, CC) Judge Judy. (PG, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R) Huey’s Cooking Adventures. (G, R) The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) News. (CC) The Simpsons. (G, R, CC) Neighbours. (G, CC) The 7PM Project. (PG, CC) The Biggest Loser: Couples. (PG, CC) So You Think You Can Dance Australia. (PG, CC) Hosted by Natalie Bassingthwaighte. Burn Notice. (M, CC) Michael’s drugdealing former neighbour, Sugar, asks for his help. News/Sports Tonight. (CC) The Late Show With David Letterman. (PG) Plus One. (M, R) Infomericals. (PG, R) Religious Programs.

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

Early News. (CC) Toasted TV. (G) Scope. (C, R, CC) Puzzle Play. (P, R, CC) News. (CC) The Circle. (PG, CC) Dr Phil. (PG, CC) The Oprah Winfrey Show. (PG, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, R, CC) Judge Judy. (PG, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R) Huey’s Cooking Adventures. (G, R) The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) News. (CC) The Simpsons. (G, R, CC) Neighbours. (G, CC) The 7PM Project. (PG, CC) The Biggest Loser: Couples. (PG, CC) So You Think You Can Dance Australia. (PG, CC) Law & Order: SVU. (M, CC) Medium. (M, CC) Allison has a vision that indicates her daughter’s new boyfriend may be involved in a murder. News/Sports Tonight. (CC) Football. (CC) AFL. Round 1. Richmond v Carlton. From the MCG. Infomericals. (PG, R) Religious Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia. (G, R, CC) 1.30 The Truth About Violence. (PG, R, CC) 2.30 Dateline. (PG, R, CC) 3.30 Australian Biography: Dame Beryl Beaurepaire. (PG, R, CC) 4.00 Feast Bazaar. (G, R, CC) 4.30 The Journal. (CC) 5.00 PBS NewsHour. (CC) 6.00 Global Village: Chile – The Atacama Desert. (G, CC) 6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.30 Italian Food Safari. (G, CC) 8.00 Costa’s Garden Odyssey. (G, CC) 8.30 Secrets & Lives: Disable Bodied Sailors. (CC) Part 2 of 4. With eight new recruits but only a handful of spaces aboard the boat, skipper David Pescud has some difficult decisions to make. 9.00 ADbc. (PG, CC) 9.30 World News Australia. (CC) 10.00 Movie: Fragments Of Antonin. (MA15+, 06) 11.35 Queer As Folk. (Final, MA15+, R, CC) 1.35 WeatherWatch. 5.05 Korean News. 5.40 Japanese News.

Early News. (CC) Toasted TV. (G) Totally Wild. (C, CC) Puzzle Play. (P, R, CC) News. (CC) The Circle. (PG, CC) Dr Phil. (PG, CC) The Oprah Winfrey Show. (PG, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, R, CC) Judge Judy. (PG, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R) Huey’s Cooking Adventures. (G, R) The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) News. (CC) The Simpsons. (G, R, CC) Neighbours. (G, CC) The 7PM Project. (PG, CC) The Biggest Loser: Couples. (PG, CC) NCIS. (M, R, CC) White Collar. (M, CC) An FBI agent requests that Neal help her deal with the kidnapping of the daughter of one of his old associates. News. (CC) Sports Tonight. (CC) Letterman. (PG) Friday Night Lights. (M) Infomercials. (PG) Bayless Conley. (G) Jesse Duplantis. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia. (G, R, CC) 1.30 Insight. (R, CC) 2.30 To Russia With Love: The Great Radio War. (PG, R, CC) 3.30 Living Black. (R, CC) 4.00 Classical Destinations: Moscow (Shostakovich, Prokofiev). (G, R, CC) 4.30 The Journal. (CC) 5.00 PBS NewsHour. (CC) 6.00 Global Village: Le Havre/Sanaa’s Stained Glass Windows. (G, R, CC) 6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.30 James May’s Toy Stories: Hornby. (G, CC) 8.35 As It Happened: Hitler’s Bodyguard – Bombs And Paranoia. (PG, CC) Narrated by Robert Powell. 9.30 World News Australia. (CC) 10.00 American Swing. (MA15+, R, CC) 11.25 Movie: No News From God. (AV15+, 01, R, CC) 1.20 Movie: Last Chance Saloon. (MA15+, 04, R) 3.05 WeatherWatch Overnight. 5.00 WeatherWatch & Music. 5.05 Korean News. 5.40 Japanese News.

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6.00 Go, Diego! Go! (G, R, CC) 6.30 Dora The Explorer. (G, R, CC) 7.00 Weekend Today: Saturday. (CC) 9.00 Saturday KerriAnne. (G, CC) 10.00 Kids’ WB. (G) 10.05 Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get A Clue! (G, R) 10.35 Batman: The Brave And The Bold. (G) 11.00 Dennis & Gnasher. (C, R, CC) 11.30 Deadly. (C, R, CC) 12.00 Mortified. (C, R, CC) 12.30 Maddigan’s Quest. (C, R, CC) 1.00 The Saddle Club. (C, R, CC) 1.30 Danoz Direct. (G) 2.00 Horse Racing. Golden Slipper Festival. Darley Guineas Day. 4.30 Fishing Australia. (G, R) 5.00 Animal Emergency. (G, CC) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (G, CC) 6.00 News. (CC) 6.30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos. (G, CC) 7.30 Movie: My Super Ex-Girlfriend. (PG, 06, R, CC) 9.30 Movie: The Gift. (AV15+, 00, R, CC) Cate Blanchett, Giovanni Ribisi, Keanu Reeves, Katie Holmes. 11.50 Movie: The Roman Spring Of Mrs Stone. (M, 03, R, CC) 2.00 Movie: Ransom. (M, 74, R) 4.00 Danoz Direct. (G) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (G, R, CC) 5.00 Creflo A Dollar. (G) 5.30 TV Shop. (G)

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Rage. (PG) Poh’s Kitchen. (G, R, CC) Message Stick. (G, R, CC) Stateline. (R, CC) Australian Story. (R, CC) Foreign Correspondent. (R, CC) Can We Help? (G, R, CC) The Winners’ Guide To The Nobel Prize. (G, R, CC) Movie: Pandora And The Flying Dutchman. (PG, 51, R, CC) Bowls. Australian Open. Men’s Pairs Final. Highlights. Nigella Feasts. (G, R, CC) Gardening Australia. (G, CC) News. (CC) Bed Of Roses. (PG, CC) News. (CC) The Bill. (M, CC) Responding to a call about a burglary, Sgt Stone and PC Taylor apprehend a man who claims he entered the apartment by mistake, while in an alcoholic stupor. Blue Murder. (M, CC) DCI Lewis and the team are called to an army base to investigate two murders. News. (CC) Midsomer Murders. (M, R, CC) Rage. (M)

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The Saturday Club. (G) Weekend Sunrise. (CC) Saturday Disney. (G, CC) Legend Of Enyo. (C, CC) Trapped. (C, R, CC) King Of The Hill. (PG) Big Bite. (PG, R, CC) V8 Xtra. (G, CC) According To Jim. (PG, R) Movie: The Jewel Of The Nile. (PG, 85, R, CC) What’s Up Down Under. (New series, PG, CC) Discover Tasmania. (G) Sydney Weekender. (G) News. (CC) Movie: Alice In Wonderland. (PG, 99, R, CC) Movie: X-Men 2. (M, 03, R, CC) Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry. As public concern over the existence of mutants grows, a renegade military officer uses the attempted assassination of the US president to justify his plan to eradicate people with special abilities. Amazon To Ice. (G, R) Home Shopping. (G)

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6.00 Rage. (G) 6.30 Children’s Programs. 9.00 Insiders. (CC) 10.00 Inside Business. (CC) 10.30 Offsiders. (CC) 11.05 Asia Pacific Focus. (CC) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (G, R, CC) 12.00 Landline. (CC) 1.00 Gardening Australia. (G, R, CC) 1.30 Message Stick: Bush Law. (CC) 2.00 Travel Oz. (G, R, CC) 2.30 Secrets Of The Great Plague. (PG, R, CC) 3.30 Simon Schama’s Power Of Art: Turner. (G, R, CC) 4.30 They Came To Play. (G, R, CC) 5.20 Fog Eyes. (PG, R, CC) 5.30 Art Nation. (CC) 6.00 At The Movies. (R, CC) 6.30 Sleuth 101. (PG, CC) 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 The Mountains Of The Monsoon. (G, CC) 8.25 News. (CC) 8.30 Movie: An Englishman In New York. (M, 09, CC) John Hurt. 9.45 Compass. (CC) 10.35 Julia Britton: Fearless. (PG, R, CC) 11.35 Movie: None Shall Escape. (b&w, M, 44, R, CC) 1.00 Movie: Dragnet. (M, 54, R, CC) 2.25 Movie: Dangerous Corner. (b&w, PG, 34, R) 3.30 Talking Heads. (G, R, CC) 4.00 First Tuesday Book Club With Jennifer Byrne. (G, R, CC) 4.30 Shortland Street. (PG) 5.00 Something In The Air. (G, R, CC) 5.30 The Einstein Factor. (G, R, CC)

6.00 Garner Ted Armstrong. (G) 6.30 Life Today With James Robison. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. (CC) 10.00 AFL Game Day. (PG) 11.00 Surf Lifesaving. Australian Championships. Round 1. From Kurrawa Beach, Gold Coast. 1.00 The Most Extreme: Gadgets. (G) 2.00 Football. AFL. Round 1. Western Bulldogs v Collingwood. From Etihad Stadium, Melbourne. 5.00 Mercurio’s Menu. (G, R, CC) 5.15 Fawlty Towers. (PG, R, CC) 6.00 News. (CC) 6.30 Air Crash Investigations. (PG, CC) 7.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R, CC) 8.00 Air Ways. (PG, R, CC) 8.30 Bones. (M, R, CC) Booth and Brennan attend a car accident where police have found a skull embedded in the windshield of one of the cars involved. 9.30 Castle. (M, R, CC) 10.30 Scrubs. (PG, CC) 11.00 Royal Pains. (M, CC) 12.00 Blue Heelers. (M, R, CC) 2.00 Home Shopping. (G) 5.30 Early News. (CC)

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Go, Diego! Go! (G, R, CC) Dora The Explorer. (G, R, CC) Weekend Today. (CC) Wide World Of Sports. (G) The Sunday Footy Show. (G) Sunday Roast. (PG) Surfsport. 2009 US Open Of Surfing. Highlights. Movie: Harum Scarum. (G, 65, R, CC) Rugby League. NRL. Round 3. Canterbury Bulldogs v Sydney Roosters. From ANZ Stadium, Sydney. News. (CC) Domestic Blitz. (PG, CC) 60 Minutes. (CC) V. (M, CC) Tyler’s entanglement with the aliens continues. Survivors. (M, CC) True CSI: Cold Blood. (AV15+, R) Rugby League. Super League. Round 8. Wigan Warriors v Leeds Rhinos. From The DW Stadium, Wigan, England. The Strip. (M, R, CC) Antiques Roadshow. (G, R, CC) Danoz Direct. (G) Good Morning America: Sunday Edition. (CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

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Children’s Programs. Designers. (G, R, CC) Food For Thought. (G, R, CC) Landline. (R, CC) Midday Report. (CC) The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes. (PG, CC) The Cook And The Chef. (G, R, CC) The Bill. (PG, R, CC) Children’s Programs. Travel Oz. (G, CC) Talking Heads. (G, CC) News. (CC) The 7.30 Report. (CC) Australian Story. (CC) Four Corners. (CC) Media Watch. (G, CC) Q&A. (CC) Lateline. (CC) Lateline Business. (CC) Gangland Graveyard. (M, R, CC) Movie: Lydia. (b&w, PG, 41, R) Movie: Conquest Of The Air. (b&w, PG, 36, R, CC) In A League Of Their Own. (G, R, CC) Bowls. Australian Open. Men’s pairs. Final. Highlights. Shortland Street. (G) Something In The Air. (G, R, CC) The Einstein Factor. (G, R, CC)

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Sunrise. (CC) The Morning Show. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Movie: James Patterson’s Suzanne’s Diary For Nicholas. (M, 05, R, CC) All Saints. (M, R, CC) Come Dine With Me. (G) Larry The Lawnmower. (P, R, CC) Kid Detectives. (C, R, CC) News At 4.30. (CC) M*A*S*H. (G, R) Deal Or No Deal. (G, CC) News. (CC) Today Tonight. (CC) Home And Away. (PG, CC) Out Of The Wreckage: Plane Crash Survivors. (PG, CC) Desperate Housewives. (M, CC) The residents of Fairview learn the hard way that the world is a dangerous place. Angie decides the time has come for her and her family to move on. Brothers & Sisters. (M, CC) Border Patrol. (PG, R, CC) Ocean Force: Hothead Hottie. (M) 30 Rock. (PG, CC) Blue Heelers. (M, R, CC) Home Shopping. (G) Early News. (CC)

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Today. (CC) Kerri-Anne. (PG, CC) News. (CC) The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) The View. (PG, CC) Days Of Our Lives. (PG, CC) Alive And Cooking. (G) Magical Tales. (P, CC) The Shak. (C, CC) News. (CC) Antiques Roadshow. (G, CC) Hot Seat. (G, CC) News. (CC) WIN News. (CC) A Current Affair. (CC) Two And A Half Men. (PG, R, CC) The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R, CC) The gang stages an intervention to force Sheldon to overcome his fear of driving. The Mentalist. (M, R, CC) CSI: Miami. (M, R, CC) Entertainment Tonight. (CC) Rugby League. Super League. Round 8. Salford City Reds v Hull FC. Matlock Police. (M, R) Danoz Direct. (G) Good Morning America. (CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

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Children’s Programs. Big Ideas. (CC) Midday Report. (CC) Australia: Land Of Parrots. (G, R, CC) The Einstein Factor. (G, R, CC) The Bill. (PG, R, CC) Children’s Programs. Ancient Megastructures: Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia. (G, CC) News. (CC) The 7.30 Report. (CC) Foreign Correspondent. (CC) Rivers With Griff Rhys Jones: The East. (G, CC) Part 5 of 5. QI. (CC) Artscape: A Thousand Different Angles. (G, CC) Lateline. (CC) Lateline Business. (CC) Four Corners. (R, CC) Media Watch. (G, R, CC) The Chaser’s War On Everything. (M, R, CC) Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (PG, R, CC) Hymns Of Glory. (G, R) Big Ideas. (R, CC) Good Game. (PG, R, CC) Shortland Street. (PG) Something In The Air. (G, R, CC) The Einstein Factor. (G, R, CC)

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Sunrise. (CC) The Morning Show. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Movie: Sam Churchill: Search For A Homeless Man. (M, 99, R, CC) All Saints. (M, R, CC) Come Dine With Me. (G) Larry The Lawnmower. (P, R, CC) Kid Detectives. (C, R, CC) News At 4.30. (CC) M*A*S*H. (G, R) Deal Or No Deal. (G, CC) News. (CC) Today Tonight. (CC) Home And Away. (PG, CC) Eye Of The Leopard. (PG, CC) Grey’s Anatomy. (M, CC) Derek confronts Richard over his alcoholism. Tensions between Teddy, Cristina and Owen escalate. Private Practice. (M, CC) Sam and Naomi are stunned by Maya’s shocking announcement, and Naomi’s irrational response leaves Sam to pick up the pieces. Serial Killers: Dennis Nilsen. (M) Real Crime: Almost A Perfect Murder. (M) Home Shopping. (G) Early News. (CC)

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Today. (CC) Kerri-Anne. (PG, CC) News. (CC) The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) The View. (PG, CC) Days Of Our Lives. (PG, CC) Alive And Cooking. (G) Magical Tales. (P, CC) The Shak. (C, CC) News. (CC) Antiques Roadshow. (G, CC) Hot Seat. (G, CC) News. (CC) WIN News. (CC) A Current Affair. (CC) Top Gear. (PG, CC) Survivor: Heroes Vs Villains. (PG, CC) Hosted by Jeff Probst. 20 To 01. (PG, CC) Kitchen Nightmares USA: Seascape. (MA15+, R, CC) Entertainment Tonight. (CC) WIN News. (CC) Ellen DeGeneres. (PG, R, CC) Antiques Roadshow. (G, R, CC) Division 4. (b&w, M, R) Danoz Direct. (G) Good Morning America. (CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

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sbs one Toasted TV. (G) Sumo Mouse. (New series, C, CC) The Lost Children. (C, R, CC) Dex Hamilton: Alien Entomologist. (C, R, CC) Hit List TV. (PG) Landed Music. (PG, CC) Hook, Line & Sinker. (Return, G, CC) Motor Racing. FIA Formula One World Championship. Race 2. Australian Grand Prix. Qualifying. From Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Albert Park, Melbourne. News. (CC) Monk. (Return, PG, CC) Football. (CC) AFL. Round 1. Sydney v St Kilda. From ANZ Stadium. Movie: Casino. (AV15+, 95, R) Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, James Woods. In the 1960s, two mobsters try their hand at running a Las Vegas casino as a legitimate enterprise. Infomercials. (PG, R) Bayless Conley. (G) Leading The Way. (G) Hour Of Power. (G)

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WorldWatch. The New Rijksmuseum. Michelangelo Revealed. (G, R, CC) Eating Art: Fully Baked. PBS NewsHour. (CC) The History Of The Devil. (PG, R, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Richard Hammond’s Engineering Connections: HMS Illustrious. (G, CC) Iron Chef. (G, CC) Japanese cooking show in which a renowned chef and his challenger have one hour to cook a banquet based on a single ingredient. RocKwiz. (PG, R, CC) Music quiz show featuring Eve von Bibra, a former member of The Chantoozies, and The Mess Hall’s Jed Kurzel. Hosted by Julia Zemiro. Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story Of Ozploitation! (AV15+, CC) An irreverent look at the burgeoning Australian film industry in the 1970s. Movie: The Adventures Of Barry McKenzie. (72) Swordsmen Of The Passes. (M, R) WeatherWatch Overnight. WeatherWatch & Music.

sbs one Mass For You At Home. (G) Hillsong. (G) Animalia. (C, R, CC) Totally Wild. (C, R, CC) Meet The Press. (CC) Infomercials. (PG, R) River To Reef. (G) Hit List TV. (PG) Motor Racing. (CC) FIA Formula One World Championship. Race 2. Australian Grand Prix. Motor Racing. (CC) FIA Formula One World Championship. Race 2. The Biggest Loser: Couples. (PG, CC) Talkin’ ’Bout Your Generation. (PG, CC) The Good Wife. (M, CC) As she prepares to defend a scientist accused of setting fire to a laboratory, Alicia is distracted by news that her husband has been given a bail hearing and she is expected to testify on his behalf. To Be Advised. Movie: Planes, Trains & Automobiles. (M, 87, R) Cops. (M) Video Hits Up-Late. (G, R) Infomercials. (PG, R) Religious Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 10.30 A Fork In The Road. (G, R, CC) 11.00 The Emperor’s Tomb: The Secret Of Zhao Ling. (G, R, CC) 12.00 Cycling. Paris-Nice. Highlights. 1.00 Speedweek. 2.00 Athletics. IAAF World Indoor Championships. Highlights. From Doha, Qatar. 3.00 FIFA World Cup Magazine. 3.30 UEFA Champions League Magazine. 4.00 Soccer. French League Cup. Final. Bordeaux v Marseille. Highlights. 5.00 The World Game. 6.00 Thalassa: Sounding The Depths. (G, CC) 6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.30 Lost Worlds: Chachapoya – Solving The Mystery Of A Lost Civilisation. (PG, CC) 8.30 Dateline. (CC) 9.30 Cutting Edge: Generation Jihad. (CC) Part 3 of 3. 10.30 Movie: We Shall Overcome. (M, 06) 12.25 Movie: All The Invisible Children. (MA15+, 05, R, CC) 2.35 WeatherWatch. 5.05 Korean News. 5.40 Japanese News.

Early News. (CC) Toasted TV. (G) Totally Wild. (C, CC) Puzzle Play. (P, R, CC) News. (CC) The Circle. (PG, CC) Dr Phil. (CC) The Oprah Winfrey Show. (PG, R, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, R, CC) Judge Judy. (PG, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R) Huey’s Kitchen. (New series, G) The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) News. (CC) The Simpsons. (G, R, CC) Neighbours. (G, CC) The 7PM Project. (PG, CC) The Biggest Loser: Couples. (PG, CC) Good News Week. (M, CC) Supernatural. (Return, M, CC) Dean and Bobby encounter a pokerplaying witch who offers people the chance to be young again by using their lives as collateral. News/Sports Tonight. (CC) The Late Show With David Letterman. (PG) Saving Grace. (M) Infomercials. (PG, R) Religious Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia. (G, R, CC) 1.30 Indonesia: A Reporter’s Journey: At All Costs. (PG, R, CC) 2.30 Dateline. (R, CC) 3.30 Insight. (R, CC) 4.30 The Journal. (CC) 5.00 The Crew. (G) 5.30 Futbol Mundial. 6.00 Living Black. (CC) 6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.30 MythBusters: Big Rig Spectacular. (PG, R, CC) 8.35 Man Vs Wild: Zambia. (G, CC) Adventurer Edward “Bear” Grylls heads to the Southern African nation of Zambia where he puts his survival skills to the test. 9.30 World News Australia. (CC) 10.00 Wilfred. (MA15+, CC) With Sarah away before the wedding, Wilfred uses the opportunity to bully Adam. 10.30 Entourage. (M) 11.00 Flight Of The Conchords. (M, R, CC) 11.35 Movie: Anatomy 2. (AV15+, 03, R) 1.20 WeatherWatch Overnight. 5.00 WeatherWatch & Music. 5.05 Korean News. 5.40 Japanese News.

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sbs one Early News. (CC) Toasted TV. (G) Totally Wild. (C, CC) Puzzle Play. (P, R, CC) News. (CC) The Circle. (PG, CC) Dr Phil. (PG, CC) The Oprah Winfrey Show. (PG, R, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, R, CC) Judge Judy. (PG, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R) Huey’s Kitchen. (G) The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) News. (CC) The Simpsons. (G, R, CC) Neighbours. (G, CC) The 7PM Project. (PG, CC) The Biggest Loser: Couples. (PG, CC) Bondi Rescue. (PG, CC) NCIS. (M, R, CC) While investigating the mysterious suicide of a navy lieutenant aboard an aircraft carrier, the team uncovers a much deadlier plot. NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, CC) News/Sports Tonight. (CC) The Late Show With David Letterman. (PG) Army Wives. (M) Infomercials. (PG, R) Religious Programs.

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WorldWatch. Movie: Il Mare. (PG, 00) Argentine Tango. (PG, R) If Only. (PG, R, CC) Living Black. (R, CC) The Wine Lovers’ Guide To Australia. (G, R) The Journal. (CC) PBS NewsHour. (CC) Global Village: Liverpool/Cat Women Of Rome. (G, R, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Insight. (CC) Blood And Guts: A History Of Surgery: Bleeding Hearts. (M, R, CC) Part 2 of 5. With a family history of heart problems, presenter Michael Mosley has a personal interest in the story of the pioneers of heart surgery, whose work teetered on the scalpeledge between saviour and executioner. World News Australia. (CC) The Operation: Surgery Live: Brain. (MA15+, CC) Movie: Perhaps Love. (PG, 05) Do Not Resuscitate. (M, R, CC) WeatherWatch Overnight. Korean News. Soccer. UEFA Champions League.

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EVENTS Market stalls

Groceries Bread & Milk Fruit & Vegetables Quality Meat Smoked Trout & Pate

VENUE (9am to 2pm)

Village Green & Denison St

Clothing Camping Hardware Souvenirs Wireless Internet

What we have to offer when you stay with us:

∙ Fishing, Skiing, Bushwalking, Cycling. ∙ We’re a few minutes drive from Lake Eucumbene. ∙ We’re close to Selwyn Snowfields & the unspoiled beauty of Kosciusko National Park. We can help you organise your own guided day tour & explore the hidden secrets & beauty of the Snowies.

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CWA Trash & Treasure sale

CWA Hall

Jumping castle

Big Trout

Stage curtain viewing

Memorial Hall

MOB: 0418 469 923

Animal Petting Zoo

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160 SCENIC DR, ADAMINABY NSW 2629

Fly & Lure casting demonstrations,

Adaminaby Angler

instruction Wacky Quacky Ducks lucky numbers sold all day till sold

COMPETITIONS

VENUE

10.00 a.m. – Pet Fancy Dress

Village Green stage

10.00 a.m. -Trout Tossing heats

Adaminaby Angler

10.15 a.m. – Dog High Jump

Dog Arena

11.00 p.m. - Cooee contest

Village Green stage

11.15 a.m.– Easter Bonnet parade

Village Green stage

11.30 a.m. – Tug of War (adults & kids)

Tug of War Arena

12.00 p.m. – P & C Wood auction

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12.30 p.m. - Pie eating contest

Village Green stage

12.45 p.m. - Water melon eating contest

Village Green stage

1.00 p.m. – Paper Aeroplane

Tug of War Arena

1.30 p.m. -Trout Tossing finals

Adaminaby Angler

2.00 p.m. - Easter bunny arrives

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2.30 p.m.- Wacky Quacky Duck Race

IT’S STACKED OUR WAY It makes sense to advertise with your local independent newspaper. With wider coverage to reach a larger audience, now’s the time to advertise. Contact our friendly sales team on 6452 0313

HORSE TREK ADVENTURES THROUGH THE SNOWYS “ The Man from Snowy River may well be a myth, but the spirit of the Banjo Patterson’s legend lives on in the Cochran Family” 3-7 day treks through stunning scenery Camp fire meals and qualified experienced mountain guides Mountain bred tried and proven horses. See the famous Man from the Snowy River Brumbies, visit historic huts and enjoy the yarns of mountain bushmen. Peter & Judy Cochran Cochran Horse Treks “Yaouk” Adaminaby NSW info @ cochranhorsetreks.com.au www.cochranhorsetreks.com.au 1800 775 720

News

Wednesday March 24, 2010

Cooma Show results

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Woodchop Results 1 Boys Underhand 250mm,Josh Hayes, Towamba, Burchall’s Transport & Recycling 2 Boys Standing Block 250mm, Kurt Slater, Eden, The Monaro Post 3 Novice Underhand 275mm, Lance Matthews, Bombala, Flynn’s Wrecking Yard 4 Novice Standing Block 275mm, Matt Hall, Orbost, Cooma Power Equipment 5 OPEN Underhand h’cap 325mm, Harold Winkle, Traralgon, VIC, Cooma Ex-Services Club 6 OPEN Underhand h’cap 300mm, Harold Winkle, Traralgon, VIC, Cooma Ex-Services Club 7 OPEN Standing Block h’cap 275mm, Brent Smith, Holbrook,Cooma Ex-Services Club 8 OPEN Standing Block championship, Fred Whiter, Towamba, Cooma Ex-Services Club 9 Tree Felling Handicap, Josh Hayes, Towamba, Hopkins Logging Gordon Litchfield Wool 10 Cross Cut Sawing h’cap, Josh Hayes, Peter Knight, Towamba, C & C Self Storage 11 Veteran’s Underhand h’cap, Harold Winkle, Traralgo, VIC,South East Printing Pty Ltd 12 Two Man Combination h’cap, Josh Hayes, Peter

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Knight, Towamba, Monaro Freight, Cooma Champion Axeman of the Day – decided by point score: Josh Hayes, Towamba NSW Food Open 1. Traditional Bread 1 N Giger 2 M Weeks 2. Breadmaker Bread – 1 M Weeks 2 V Newton 3. Damper – 1 M Weeks 4. Plain Scones – 1 D Thurling 2 O Davies 3 M Barron 5. Other Scones – 1 M Barron 2 M Weeks 3 R Cahill 6.Jam Tarts – 1 M McGufficke 2 M Weeks 3 R Carhill 7. Shortbread – 1 J McDonald 2 M Weeks 8. Anzac Biscuits – 1 M Barron 2 R Abela 3 M Weeks 9. Afternoon Tea Biscuits – 1 R Cahill 2 M Weeks 3 R Abela 10. Slices – 1 M Barron 2 M Weeks 3 R Cahill 11. Muffins – 1 M Weeks 2 N Simons 3 R Abela 12. Fruit Loaf – 1 M Barron 2 N Simons 3 R Abela 13. Fruit Cake – 1 M Barron 2 M Weeks 15. Lamingtons – 1 M Weeks 2 R Cahill 3. M McGufficke 16. Sultana Cake – 1 M Weeks 2 R Cahill 17. Carrot Cake – 1 F Crain 2 M Barron 3 M Weeks 18. Sponge – 1 M Barron 2 O Davies 19. Butter Cake – 1 M Weeks 2 T Newton 20. Chocolate Cake – 1 M Barron 2 M Weeks 3 R Cahill 21. Marble Cake – 1 M Barron 2 O Davies 3 R Cahill 22. Banana Cake – 1 M Barron 2 A Simpson 3 M Weeks 23. Orange Cake – 1 M Weeks 2 O Davies 3 F Crain 24. Other Cake – 1 M Weeks 2 D Southwell Novice 25. Sponge – 1 J Watkins 26. Biscuits – 1. J McDonald 2 J Watkins 27. Butter Cake – 1. J Watkins Junior 30. Plain Scones – 1 T Crimmins 2 M Berlot 3 O McKinnon-Campbell 31. Muffins – 1 K Tucker + D Robinson 2 C Sillivan + M Nicholl 3 J Minards + J Sixt 32. Anzacs – 1 H Sherlock 2 H Patton 3 S Levkiah 33. Pikelets – 1 K Hobbs 2 L Evans 3 V Newton 35. Slice – 1 J Madden + S Mayhew 2 N Harmer 3 J Laundess + A Joyce 36. Patty Cakes – 1 L Evans 2 A Albertoni 3N Harmer 37. Chocolate Cake – 1 J Watkins 2 N Harmer 3 R Harmer Continued page 28...

CAMPBELL PAGE DONATES $2000 TO THE LOCAL HUB Cooma’s Campbell Page makes donations to the local drop in Centre, THE HUB, to help finance local programs, a lot of local volunteers also help with the programs for our local kids in the area. Campbell Page is a not for profit organisation which started as a youth drop in centre on the corner of Campbell And Page streets in Moruya in 1986. In 2010 Campbell page has grown to now be operational in over 80 locations across NSW, QLD, South Australia, ACT, Vic and Tasmania and delivers the following programs Employment services, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Disability Employment Services, Indigenous Services, youth and family services. Campbell Page mission is to Serve and empower communities by providing or facilitating innovative learning, employment and community services. So the Cooma Youth drop in centre is very close to Campbell Page hearts and we are pleased to help with this donation to help Paula and her team provide programs to help local youth.

Above: Marcus Caldwell of Campbell Page

presents cheque to The Youth Project Manager Paula Hovey. Left: Back row- Paula Hovey, Andrea Litchfield, Elyse Halsey Front row- Marcus Caldwell and Steve Garret

CAMPBELL PAGE COOMA Sharp Street Access - 133 Sharp St, Cooma PH: 6450 2900 FAX: 6450 2922

THE HUB YOUTH SERVICE Drop In Activities Support, Referral, Advocacy Education & Recreation Programs

PH: 64525534

Being a carer

“Once I was acknowledged as a carer I felt better about myself and what I was doing.”

who needs assistance. This may be a frail older person, an adult or child with a disability, a person with a chronic or mental illness or someone recovering after a long illness or You or someone you know may be a carer - a carer is accident. someone who helps and supports a family member or friend Carers come from all walks of life - all cultures and all religions. Some are only 10 years of age while others are nearing 90. They may Monday – Friday 9am to 5:30pm be spouses, parents, sons or daughters, siblings, friends, nieces or nephews, or Saturday 9am to 12:30pm neighbours. Some are ‘full-time’ carers while others balance both a job and caring responsibilities. Most live with the person they care for although some live nearby or are caring from a distance. Most carers are women but there are many men who are carers too. It can be difficult to identify a carer because some don’t use this word to describe themselves – many do not receive a CarerPayment or CarerAllowance from Centrelink. Nevertheless, they are still carers. What do carers do? The role of each carer is different depending on the needs of the person they Shop 2, 64 Jindabyne Rd Berridale (Next to the Berridale Trading Co.) care for. Carers may help with some or all

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of the following:

Shopping Walking Bathing Banking Sitting and rising Dressing Housework Organising appointments Grooming Gardening Transporting Toileting Preparing meals Reminding Putting to bed Eating Communicating Getting up Medications Therapy.

The expectations of family and others can also weigh heavily. Even in large families the responsibility of providing care is often left to one person rather than being shared. As caring can be a challenging and all-consuming role, carers

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Home Nursing Service Re-locating to: Werri-Nina Day Care Centre offices, Sharp St Cooma, adjacent to the Royal Hotel. Offcial opening in June. Our plan this year is to ‘grow our own’, in providing staff with opportunities to access qualifications to enable them to diversify their role and create opportunities for career changes within MHNS. It is our clients who will then have the full flow on effect from our highly trained and skilled staff.

Provides a range of services including; planned care to maintain frail aged and people with disabilities in their own home. The service is funded for several programs and also provides care on a fee for service basis. We are client focused and all care is planned around individual needs. We have a large range of equipment for sale or hire including bathroom mobility aids, continence products and advice on usage available. We have recently been successful in our tender to continue to be on the Panel of Approved Community Nursing Providers for Department of Veterans’ Affairs. We are centrally located and invite you to visit and talk to our friendly staff to discuss any nursing care, domestic care, or respite care services that are available.

182 Sharp St, Cooma Ph: (02) 6452 5245

Fax: (02) 6452 5450

YALLAMBEE LODGE 1 Binalong Street, Cooma NSW 2630

Yallambee Lodge, which opened in 1995, offers a varied range of services to the local aged community. From the initial 24 bed hostel, we have expanded and now have two new houses with a total of 40 beds. Thirty-eight of these are for permanent residents and two are for respite. We are able to offer a diverse range of care which is aimed at meeting every resident’s individual and special needs. On staff we have registered nurses, enrolled nurses and our carers, all of whom make up a diverse and multiskilled team dedicated to delivering the highest level of care possible. We have also diversified into community care with our 20 community Aged Care Packages. These packages are also aimed at meeting the individual care needs of those clients who need assistance but who make the choice to remain home.

If you have any questions about Yallambee Lodge, or would like to view the facility, please contact Chris Batten, Manager, on 6452 1669, or the Acting CACP Coordinator, Laurel Hoh on 6452 6801 during office hours.

need the support of family and friends. “Caring has been left to me - because I live near Dad. I accept this, but would welcome help sometimes.” Many carers say that despite the challenges (for example tiredness, conflicting emotions, less opportunities to socialise or work and minimal family support) they would do it all again. Caring can bring a great sense of satisfaction. It may allow carers to prove themselves, strengthen their relationship with the person they care for and gain their appreciation - these can be strong incentives for taking on a caring role. When do carers stop being carers? In most situations caring does not cease it simply changes. Even when caring at home is no longer possible carers may continue this role with their family member in residential care - that is, in low or high level care which used to be called hostels or nursing homes. Pictured above, Seniors week at Cooma Contact centre 2009.

Celebrating Seniors Week 2010 Snowy River Shire

Sir William Hudson centre annual fete Each year the Sir William Hudson Memorial Centre holds its annual fete. This year the fete will be on Sunday March 28 from 10am until 2pm. The fete will be held in the grounds of the aged care facility in Fachin Avenue, Cooma. The centre is an aged care facility that is run by a voluntary Board of Directors. As our population of aging people is ever increasing, we are requiring more space and facilities to accommodate this need. All fundraising goes towards improved quality of life for the 52 high care, and 20 low care residents in the centre. The centre would like to extend the lounge and recreational areas of the high care section and enlarge the laundry facilities to help cope with the increasing demand. Without the generosity of the people from the Monaro and Snowy Mountains Region this event would not be able to take place each year. The fete will have the traditional auction sale of wine and various goods and services that have been donated to

us, which will commence at 11.30am There will also be various stalls selling, cakes, books, plants, craft, donuts, face painting and many more things. A BBQ is also operating and selling cold drinks and morning tea. There are raffles which will be drawn

on the day with prizes donated from Woolworths and Coles as well as a wood raffle. If you would like to donate something to the fete please call the Centre on 6452 3578.

30 DOLLARS FOR 30 DAYS

Movies and a meal Wednesday March 24 Jindabyne 10.30am - Movie Snowy Mountains Cinema Snowy Region Visitors Centre 12.45pm - Lunch at Jindabyne CWA Hall Thredbo Terrace Jindabyne Cost: Movie: Free (courtesy of Snowy Mountainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cinema Group) Lunch: $12 per head

Transport available: $5 per head Pick up times Adaminaby: 9am Berridale: 9.45am Jindabyne: 10.15am

Cooma-Monaro Shire Back roads bus trip Wednesday march 24 Depart 8.45am rear of Cooma Library Return: approximately 3.30pm Includes lunch

Caring for Seniors at

Hooks Pharmacy... Not remembering as well as you used to? Hooks take the guess work out of medications. Ask our Pharmacists about Community Webster packs Remembering medication made easy...

Perhaps not as agile as you once were? Hooks has wheelchairs, walkers and crutches, commodes and shower chairs for sale or hire. For those hard to get items, such as power lift chairs and bed rails, please come in see our friendly staff and take a free catalogue of products on offer. We will be happy to order any item in for you. Really well priced glucosamine and fish oil for the aches, pains and stiff joints.

Let Hooks Pharmacy look after you and help make our treasured Seniors as comfortable as possible without all the worry!

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140-148 Sharp St

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ALLENS FUNERALS Serving the Monaro since 1921

Alan & Catherine Dodd Diretors & JPs 43 Denison Street Phone: 6452 2094 Cooma NSW 2630 Mob: 0412 650 144

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

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

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Gregory Abraham ANIAME

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Proprietor 40 Polo Flat Road Cooma, NSW 2630

For appliance sales Cooma Plumbing Supplies Cnr Commissioner & Bradley Sts, Cooma 6452 2559

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

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

Mobile: 0413 133 681 Phone: 6452 7833 Fax: 6452 7933

68 Polo Flat Road Polo Flat Cooma NSW 2630

Cooma Sand and Concrete Cooma Sand and Concrete commenced operations at it’s current site in 1972. It has been working the Monaro Region from Bredbo to Thredbo ever since. The choice is yours, whether you are after sand, gravel, soil, heavy haulage, bulk tipper work or ready mix concrete, it’s all available at Cooma Sand and Concrete. Concrete has been supplied to many and varying job sites including bridges, dams, roads

and buildings to name but a few. If you are looking to hire a low loader, earth moving equipment or water tanker for your stock or general construction site, look no further. Call Cooma Sand and Concrete for all your sand, concrete and gravel requirements. 6452 1660 or visit us at Polo Flat Road between 7am and 4pm

News

Wednesday March 24, 2010

Cooma Show Results Continued from page 24... 38. Novelty Cake – 1 L Evans 2 E Ventura 3 I McGufficke 39. Other Cake – 1 J Louis 2 T Revelant 3 C Bitar Primary 40. Rock Cakes – 1 J Bottom 2 M McGufficke 3 H Bottom 41. Slice – 1 M Pearce 2 N Harmer 3 R Harmer 42. Packet Cake – 1 R Harmer 2 M McGufficke 3 T Maurier 43. Decorated Arrowroots (5-7) – 1 K Hobbs 2 R Freebody 3 T Maurier 44. Decorated Arrowroots – (8-12) 1 L Evans 3 S J Ventura 45. Gingerbread Man (5-8) – 1 J Pascoe 2 J Dorwawrd 3 K

Coles (9-12) – 1 L Evans 2 S J Ventura 3 J Louis Preschool 46. Decorated Arrowroots – 1 J Ventura 2 K Maurier 3 J McDonald 47. Decorated Patty Cakes – 1 T Cahill 2 K Maurier 3 N Revelant 48. Decorated Gingerbread Man – 1 J Ventura 2 M Gardiner 49. Novelty Cake – 1 Kids Kare 2 T Cahill Chocolates 50. Unfilled – 1 M Weeks 1 SJ Ventura (Jnr)

51. Filled – 1. M Weeks 52. Easter Egg – 1 L Evans Icing & Decorating 55. Small Cake – C Ventura Rich Fruit Cake 60. Local Area – 1. L Roberson 2 A Roberson 3 A Thurling 61. Zone – 1. P Amberg Most Successful Exhibitor – M Weeks Champion Cake – M Weeks – (Class 24 Coffee Cake) Most Successful Primary Exhibitor – L Evans Most Successful Junior Exhibitor – L Evans CWA Cooma Branch Outstanding Entrant Primary – J Bottom (rock cakes) CWA Cooma Branch Outstanding Entrant Novice – J Watkins (butter cake) Angora goat results Class 2: Rivers 901, Currajong 3031 2, Currajong 3026 3; class 3: Dulark 1150 1, Rivers 2, Dulark 1155 3; class 4: Rivers 747 1, Rivers 4423 2; class 5: Rivers 1, Currajong 2; class 6: Rivers 1, Currajong 2; class 7: Rivers 1, Dulark 2, Curralong 3; class 8: Currajong 1; class 1: Dulark 1, Currajong 2; class 12: Dulark 1, Rivers 2, Currajong 3; class 13: Rivers 1, Currajong 2; class 14: Rivers 1, Dulark 2, Currajong 3; class 15: Rivers 1, Dulark 2, Dulark 3; class 16: Dulark 1. Champion doe; Rivers; Champion buck: Rivers; Champion Kid, Rivers; Grand Champion: Rivers Yard dogs Cooma Show yard dog trial results: Local- judge C Sellars: 1. Nichols- Frank – 90pts; 2. T Jardine – Buddy – 88pts. Maiden – judge D Incher: 1. S Maurer – Sky – 96pts; 2. P Stewart – Roy- 92pts; 3. D Whitby – Thunder – 91pts; 4. C Sellars – Lou – 90pts; 4. P Stewart – Gin – 90pts Novice - judge D Incher: 1. S Maurer – Spider - 90 + 90 = 186pts; 2. D whitby – Buzz – 95 + 90 = 186; 3. P Stewart – Rocey – 94 +89 = 183; 4. S Maurer – Sky – 96 + 84 = 180. Open – judge D Whitby: 1. N Lynch Gabby – 95 + 98 = 193pts; 2. N Lynch – Flash 96 + 96 = 192; 3. C Sellars – Larry – 96 + 95 = 191; G Armour – Tess – 94 + 95 = 189; 4. C Sellars – Tiger – 94 + 95 = 189; 6. Y Anderson – Tilly – 95 + 91 = 186.

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Lamb market remains firm Cooma Associated Agents yarded and sold 1600 lambs and 4000 sheep at their March 15 sale. The lambs were all showing the signs of the improving season with both the fat and store lambs presenting in fresh condition. The lamb market was firm on last sale with lesser numbers. Sheep were again the highlight of the sale with butchers competing strongly on some fewer numbers to make up loads. Some lines of restocking Merino ewes were yarded but in most cases these were purchased by processors.

District agronomist Luke Pope, addresses landholders at last Friday’s serrated tussock field day at Berridale

Landcare funding will help local landholders Serrated Tussock is a nightmare for landholders on the Monaro. It will readily invade pastures and native grasslands and has been described as causing a greater reduction of pasture and carrying capacity than any other weed in Australia. In NSW alone, it is estimated that serrated tussock has cost more than $40 million per year in control and lost production. It will easily spread between paddocks and properties and as such serrated tussock requires long term management and a community/ regional approach. With this in mind the Berridale Rocky Plains Landcare Group is offering funding to local landholders to assist them in controlling infestations of this weed of national significance. The funding has a three pronged approach: ‹ Priority landholders with significant areas of Serrated Tussock infestation have been identified and offered the services of spray contractors on a 50% cost share basis; ‹ Other landholders in the Berridale Rocky Plains area who have more scattered infestations of the weed also have the opportunity to receive a free drum of herbicide to assist them in their own serrated tussock

spray programs; ‹ About 30 landholders attended a Serrated Tussock Control Field Day in Berridale last Friday. Topics covered included the identification of serrated tussock, herbicide selection and spray techniques and long term options for control. “This funding is great for landholders – weeds such as serrated tussock can reduce native pastures, effect productivity and have the ability to spread at a rapid rate;” President of the Berridale Rocky Plains Landcare Group, Stuart Reid, said. “The program will assist local landholders to control infestations and reduce the chance of further spread. It’s vitally important to stay on top of weeds such as this and the funding will help reduce the cost of spraying programs”. This funding has been made possible through the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country initiative. The Caring for our Country program supports communities, farmers and other land managers to protect Australia’s natural environment. If you are interested in finding out more about the funding available please contact Anna Rudd at the Berridale Rocky Plains Landcare Group on 6456 1455.

Quotations Lambs D & L Venables, BC, 32, $123; RE Walder, BWA, 23, $120; Quartz Hill P’ship, BC, 58, $118; Pilktington/Rogers, Eld, 6, $118; RL & J Bond, BWA, 31, $116; O Blyth, BWA, 20, $114; Walker Phillips, BWA, 100, $114; Louvain P/L, LMK, 22, $111; D & D Trotter, BC, 6, $108; J & J Walters, LMK, 42, $98; WHP & AR Charles, Eld, 56, $94; W & J Russell, Eld 30, $86.

$90; DJ & MM Wellsmore, BC, 19, $86.50; MT Marshall, BWA, 51, $85. Wethers D & D Robinons, BC, 3, $115; MD McPhie, BC, 14, $114; J & J Cleret, BWA, 49, $112; Litchfield Wondallee, LMK, 70, $105.60; KM Fraser, BWA, 48, $100; G & E Miners, Lmk, 34, $96; DL Constance, Eld, 25, $90; NC Curtis, Eld, 12, $80. Ewes RJ Hain, Eld, 101, $103.50; DJ & MM Wellsmore, BC, 72, $98; C Hain, Lmk, 25, $96; Fraser Bros, BWA, 14, $96; O Blyth, BWA, 38, $96; Shanley Caddigat, LMK, 34, $95; CM Picker, BC, 35, $90; RE & DV Maguire, Eld, 27, $86.

Store sheep CSC & RM Mackay, BC, 137 M/wethers, 1 1/2yrs, $91; MM & PJ Shelley, Eld, 114 M/ewes, 5 1/2yrs, Kaludah Bld, o/s, $87; EBH P/l, BWA, 117 m/ewes, 5 1/2yrs, Kelton Plain bld, o/s, $85; RC, JF & PF Campbell, BWA, 59 M/wethres, 1 1/2yrs, Myocum bld, o/s, $80.50; L Cunningham, BC, 23 xb ewes, 2/3 yrs, $72’ WHP & AR Charles, Eld, Store crossbred lambs 105, m/wethres lambs, Oct drop, unshn, Middle Louvain Past Co, Lmk, 20, $91; WHP & AR View Blood, $56. Charles, Eld, 58, $90; MT Marshall, BWA, 67,

Bombala’s champion hoggets The livestock classes at Bombala Show were keenly contested last Saturday. Both stud and commercial stock were exhbited at the show. Picured at left, Alan Oliver of Bibbenluke, displays his pen of champion hogget ewes. Photo by Leanne Moreing.

Farming Forums to start in Cooma Next month Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly a Changing Climate” and will focus on practical will be holding a farming forum in Cooma at the techniques and technologies that can help local Cooma Ex-Services Club. farmers improve their on farm efficiency. The theme for the forums will be “Farming in The forum will feature Monaro Farming Systems Chair, David Mitchell, Peter Durand from Irrigation company, Netfim and Brett Miners from the Southern Rivers Catchment Management Authority. Dr Kelly will talk about programs that the Federal Government is currently offering to assist farmers • Breeding• Breaking and explain how his office can assist in accessing • Training• Sales these programs. Dr Kelly said: “I am keen to help our farmers to Contact: Danny & Sandra Brabon survive through the driest conditions and improve productivity.” “The aim of this forum is to present some practical measures that farmers can take away from the presentation and implement on their properties.” “I want to do all I can to ensure the continued viability of the Agricultural sector in our region,” said Dr Kelly. The Cooma forum will be held at 1pm on Wednesday April 14 at the Cooma Ex-Services Club and will be followed by a second forum check out our website: at 10am on Thursday April 15 at the Bega RSL Club.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Snowy Monaro Arts Council Annual General Meeting Wednesday 14 April 2010 7:30pm At Cooma Community Contact Centre Members & all interested people welcome

Cooma Athletics Inc are holding their AGM/Presentation on Sunday 28th March, commencing at 12pm with a BBQ lunch at Snowy Oval. Cooma Lambie Street Preschool Ltd. are holding their AGM on the 29th April at 6:00pm to be held at the Pre-school. For information contact Cathy on 6452 2669

GARAGE SALE Garage Sale Saturday 27th March at St Paul’s Church, Commissioner St Cooma and FLORAL EXHIBITION in the church.

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Cooma (02) 6452 6565 20 Murray Street FUNERAL NOTICES

COMPETITION

WATKINS, James Connell

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Passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 18th 2010 at Bega Hospital, formerly of Myack St, Berridale. After a courageous battle with Asbestos Cancer. Aged 67 years. Dearly loved husband of June, father of Sandra, Scott and Penny. Much missed Granfarfar to Brock and Sammy-Jo, Zach, Curtis, Jamie and Callum (Shadow). The relatives and friends of the late JAMES CONNELL WATKINS attended his funeral service held by the graveside in the Gegedzerick Cemetery, Berridale at 11:30am on Tuesday 23rd March 2010.

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Cooma Anzac weekend concert: A Soldier’s Tale Cooma Ex-Serviceman’s Club will host an internationally renowned soloist, and some of Australia’s finest brass players in a remarkable Anzac themed concert on Saturday April 24, Anzac Eve. They will perform “The Glass Soldier”. But first the soldier’s tale that led to this remarkable work … In the final months of World War I, James and Lucretia Ferguson received a telegram about their 27 year old son Nelson: “Dear sir, I regret to advise you that Private NH Ferguson has been reported gassed, classed as wounded,” it read. The telegram provided a field ambulance mailing address so relatives could write to Nelson, with a reminder at the end: “In the absence of further reports it is to be assumed that satisfactory progress is being maintained, but anything later received will be promptly transmitted.” The gas attack occurred during the liberation of the French town of Villers-Bretonneux. Ferguson, a stretcher-bearer in the medical corps, was almost completely blinded in both eyes. For the rest of his life his vision was impaired. He also suffered from damaged lungs and a hacking cough: the physical fallout of his 19 months on the Western Front. Ferguson was an ordinary Australian in extraordinary and traumatic circumstances. In the years after the war, however, he proved himself to be anything but ordinary. Despite his visual impairment, Ferguson worked as an art teacher in Ballarat until he moved to Melbourne in the 1920s to teach at what became the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. When he was compulsorily retired in the 1950s because of further deterioration of his sight, he worked beside his

son, John, and son-in-law Nick Papas in their stained-glass window business. Through his own quiet determination, good humour and a talent for inspiring others, Ferguson became extraordinary. And then a miracle: in 1968 he had a corneal transplant and his sight returned. For the first time in 50 years, he could see. It was a bittersweet moment, though: his beloved wife Madeleine, whom he met before the war and married in 1922, died just weeks before the operation. Ferguson died in 1976. For years his story was kept within the family, which is now scattered through suburban Melbourne. But its magnitude nagged at his grandson Don Farrands, who felt the story should be shared, possibly through a film or play. “Most of the other family members thought I was seeking an impossibility”, says Farrands, a barrister. “I told them I needed to believe this is an extraordinary enough story, that it would liberate itself. And to my astonishment, it has.” The story has been turned into a performance for brass group, singer and pianist. A narrator tells the remarkable story of Nelson Ferguson to magnificent brass music. This version of “The Glass Soldier” was performed at the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance – the only music allowed to be played there since it was built in the 1930s - and at a Remembrance Day dinner in 2008 at the Melbourne Town Hall. “The Glass Soldier” has also been presented as a play by the Melbourne Theatre Company with stars such as Kerry Armstrong, Steve Bisley and Jay Bowen.

Australian composer Nigel Westlake (Babe, Pig in the City, etc) composed original music, and other music from the time has been added. None of this would have happened had Farrands not discovered his grandfather’s things in an old Scotch Finger biscuit tin about 12 years ago. “My mother (Jessica, one of Ferguson’s three children) said, “Have a look at this and see if there’s anything. One of the relatives is thinking of putting them on the tip”, he recalls. When he saw what was inside he said, “Hold on, I think there might be something of value in here”. Inside were sketches, watercolour paintings and diary notes that captured the horror of the battlefields of northern France in 1917 and 1918. On September 28, 1917, Ferguson notes: “Rain comes in shell holes filled with water, reddened with blood. A large area strewn with the dead as they fell, some horribly mutilated. The chap face down. The arm. The body. The leg. The soldier rigid across a shell hole.” April 17, 1918: “Fritz (the Germans) opens with a heavy gas bombardment at four, going on ‘til nine. Chaps gassed everywhere in the village. We begin to feel it, and all begin vomiting badly. I went for relief but was unable to get back. Very weak, and retching all the time …” “Now about 1 o’clock. A couple of hundred are gassed and lying in a sunken road awaiting transport. A motor takes us to Aubigny where Jack fixed up my belongings. Blaikie washed and bound up my eyes.” Continued page 34...

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Cooma Anzac weekend concert: A Soldier’s Tale ...From page 33. The war is just one chapter of Ferguson’s remarkable tale. His success as an art teacher and his ability to nurture young artists despite his blindness had a profound impact on RMIT students. After retirement, Ferguson continued his mentoring role. He helped his son and son-in-law with the glass business, making windows for churches and homes. The studio was originally in Ferguson’s back yard, in suburban Carnegie. Ferguson’s grandson Don Farrands, and composer Nigel Westlake have given permission for “The Glass Soldier” to be performed in Cooma on the Anzac Eve, Saturday April 24. Farrands will come to Cooma to act as narrator of his grandfather’s story. The connections don’t stop there. Another grandson, Dave

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Farrands will play trumpet in the performance, and Chris Farrands trombone. Those two will be joined by some of Australia’s best brass players to provide the stirring music. Trumpet players from the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Julie Payne, Shane Hooten and Bill Evans, Rolf Kuhlmann from the MSO, Jonathon Woods, tuba player of Orchestra Victoria and Peter Brosnan on trombone will form a group known as “The VB Band” – the VillersBretonneux Band. The band played this music at the Melbourne Town Hall for a Remembrance Day dinner attended by the Governor of Victoria in 2008, and at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne – the only music permitted there since it was built in the 1930s. The group will be conducted by Peter Walmsley, formerly of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Before he volunteered for the

AIF, Nelson Ferguson played his 1905 Boosey brand B flat cornet with “Prout’s Brass Band” in the national championships at Ballarat. The band won. Geoffrey Payne, principal trumpet with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, and renowned international soloist will play Ferguson’s restored cornet in the performance. It is a remarkable story, and a beautiful, moving and exciting musical performance, suitable for all ages. “The Glass Soldier” will comprise the second half of an Anzac Eve concert to take place on Saturday April 24 at the Cooma Ex-Services Club, 6.30 pm for a start right on 7 pm. The first half will comprise services themed music. Members of the Villers-Bretonneux Band will be joined by present and former members of Willoughby Brass

Band (a State a National A grade winning band), who are coming to Cooma for a reunion that weekend, Cooma District Band, instrumentalists from all over the Monaro, the Cooma Harmony Chorus, and singers from Monaro schools. The first half will include a beautiful hymn setting of “They Shall Grow Not Old” which will be sung by Cooma Harmony Chorus, singers from Monaro schools, and others who obtain the music and attend the open rehearsal. The audience will join in singing the traditional Anzac Day hymn “The Recessional”. “Damn Busters March” will be an instrumental highlight. Anyone who plays an instrument or sings is welcome to join the first half, and should contact Chris Wall on 02 6452 1488, or email chris@ coomalaw.com.au. Music can

then be prepared for collection by players and by singers to be practiced, and there will be an “open rehearsal” between about 3.30 and 5pm on Saturday April 24. Tickets will be sold at Walker Gibbs & King, Cooma ExServiceman’s Club, the Visitors Centre and the Fabric Salon. Admission will be $15 for adults, and $5 for service people, exservice people, those under 16 and pensioners. Those funds will be used to pay for the music, and provide travel and accommodation assistance for the musicians and the narrator, who as professionals are coming from Melbourne and Sydney to donate their time and skills to this remarkable performance. It will be a first for Cooma – only the third full performance, and the first one outside of Melbourne.

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Learning to be young leaders By Lisa Ashurst Year 6 students from Bredbo Public School had the opportunity to experience the spirit of the National Young Leaders Day at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on Monday March 15. Hosted by the Halogen Foundation, a non-profit organisation that works to promote “Make a Difference” initiatives, the event is designed to inspire and encourage sound leadership qualities in students which they can develop throughout their school years and on through life beyond the classroom. Bredbo School Principal, Meg Couvee, felt very positive about the School’s involvement. “There were 6500 children at this event and it was a great opportunity for the Bredbo students to be able to interact on that level. We travelled up to Sydney on the Sunday and stayed overnight in the YWCA to make the Conference on the Monday so it was a bit of an adventure too.” All the students felt they gained from the Young Leaders Day. Bredbo

School Captain, Emily Barnes, said “Being passionate about something you want to do is a good way to achieve things.” Olivia Abrey agreed and commented “one of the speakers, Melissa Doyle, made being a leader sound like fun. She told us to see it as something new, not scary.” Lachlan Bowerman said he really enjoyed it and Tammy Povey’s favourite was Bill Harrigan. “He explained to us that you can learn from your mistakes.” Another speaker at the Conference was Paralympic skier Michael Milton who lost his leg as a nine-year-old. Now in his early 40s, Michael is one of the fastest skiers in Australia and made the biggest impression on Aaron Brown. “Even though you may be missing a limb” he’d told them “you can still do amazing things!” Michael Sheedy summed it up well though. “I learnt that a Leadership Badge doesn’t necessarily make you a good leader. I think leaders should be able to be a good role model to younger students.”

Wednesday March 24, 2010

Cooma Field and Game On Sunday March 21, Cooma Field & Game held their monthly Clay Target Shoot at the range at Middlingbank The day was sponsored by Coffees Hotel of 6 Short Street, Cooma and our thanks go to them for their support without which the Club would find it difficult to survive. We had shooters attend from Canberra, Goulburn and Bermagui as well as the locals. Our next shoot is the four days over the Easter Period with Good Friday being a 75 target 20 Gauge State Championship, Easter Saturday being a 100 target State Selection, Easter Sunday a 200 target which includes Saturdays score Easter Classic and Easter Monday a 75 target Side by Side State Championship.

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Joe Rossiter for Cooma Red Devils under 10s nabbed by Jindabyne’s Brandon Nikora. The Under 10’s Red Devils played their first game for the club on Saturday at Jindabyne oval. With borrowed jerseys from St Patrick’s school and borrowed players from Jindabyne and Tuggeranong the boys had a great day. The first game was against the much larger and experienced Vikings side. Jindabyne lent players to the Red Devils team for this game and they too played hard. The Devils were first to score but the Vikings soon got their play together and ran away with the game. The Devils had some fantastic tackles made but lacked experience. Not to be disappointed the boys were now ready to take on the Jindabyne side.

This time the Vikings lent some players to the Devils and it was game on. This was a much more hotly contested game, with some great tackles and running up the centre of the field by the team. Jindabyne came out victors for the game but the Red Devils played a great game for their first ever game of union. As this was an annual trial day it was great for the boys to gain some much needed experience even though some members of the team had prior commitments. The Under 10’s would like to extend a big thanks to both teams for sharing players and Jindabyne for hosting the day.

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Opens Team 5 25 defeated Jindy 17’s 5. Shampas 39 defeated Boyce Bandits 3 A good game was played by these two teams, with the Shampas showing some excellent defence. Fuchsias 35 defeated 15’s Reps 4 Netta Black Devils vs. Pink Jelly Beans The Black Devils netball experience helped them carry the game. For a new team, the Pink Jelly Beans played very well. Magpies v the Honey Bees. Both teams had a fun game and continued

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The race to determine the 2010 Club Champion at the Cooma Bowling Club has started with eight matches completed in the major singles on the weekend. Players to advance included former winners Ross Russell and John Schoon and the current minor singles champion, Giulio D’Amico. Russell had one of the toughest matches when he had to call on all of his experience to get the better of Cobber Seears. Seears played some excellent bowls early and was able to match it with his much more experienced opponent. After 19 ends of very tight bowls Seears lead the way 21 – 17. Over the next six ends Russell gained the upper hand to move to the front 26 -21. Seears fought back on the next end with a three shot haul to get within two shots. Russell managed to close the game out over the next three ends to run out a 32 -24 winner – but he knew he was in a game! Chris Wallace and Stephen Lapham had a tight battle. Wallace had a better start and seemed to be in total control as he moved to a 22 – 9 advantage. Lapham then hit his straps and over the next six ends he closed the gap to where he trailed by just two shots at 24 -22. Wallace was able to regain the momentum of the match to win three of the next four ends to give him a 31 – 24 victory. Jack Sajina and Bob Lowe had the longest match of the weekend as they competed hard in a low scoring affair. After 16 ends Lowe was in the front by just 12 – 10 as the two players shared the ends and the lead. Sajina broke the pattern when one the next seven ends to give him the lead by 20 -10. While Lowe continued to battle hard, the run of the game was going with Sajina who was able to press on

to win 31 – 16. Giuilo D’Amico recorded the same winning score against Bill Mc Donald but the game followed a different pattern. D’Amico was in fine touch as he dominated the early stages of the game. By the 20th end he had set up a 24 – 6 lead. While McDonald fought back, D’Amico was able to remain in command to win the match 31 – 16. Mel Storta had to struggle hard in his match with Bob Lahy before taking control. Storta held a slender 11 – 10 advantage after 13 ends before he was able to dominate the second half of the game. Over the next 15 ends he won all but three to win the match 31 – 14. John Schoon had a great start against new comer Mick Mayhew who competed bravely in a very tough match up. While Schoon eased to a solid 31 – 13 win, Mayhew showed that he will test plenty of players as he gains more experience. In the other two matches Geoff Venables outclassed an out of sorts Richard Nichols and Ignazio Mondello progressed to the second round at the expense of Andrew Caldwell. Further matches in the singles competition will be played on Saturday. However, the highlight of play on Saturday will be final of the major pairs that will see Paul Schulz and John Schoon play Nelson Wallace and Jim Fletcher. Both duos have been in sparkling form and a very interesting match should result. On Sunday Cooma 1 will play a critical pennants match against Adaminaby. Cooma 2 travel to Jindabyne. In the Monaro Shield Cooma 1 is at home to Jindabyne while Cooma 2 will travel to Nimmitabel.

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Cooma Cats annual gala day on Saturday AFL in the Snowy Mountains has never looked stronger with plans in place and registrations now being taken for the Cooma Cats and Snowy Supercats Australian Football Teams for Season 2010. The Club, which has a growing support base, has its games in Cooma, Canberra and this year for the first time some games will also be played at the Station Resort, Jindabyne. The resort is the new home of AFL in Jindabyne and with the success of the development of the Snowy Supercats junior Australian Football Club last year it is indeed exciting times ahead. Following the success of the inaugural Cooma Cats Cup Pre-Season Gala day last year, this year’s event looks set to be bigger and better. The Round Robin Carnival will take place on two fields on the Nijong Ovals on Saturday March 27, with the first bounce just after 9am and the final games around 5pm. With 10 teams competing from Canberra, the South Coast and of course the local Cooma Cats hosting it will be an AFL event like Cooma has never seen with over 200 players competing including four womens teams playing AFL for the first time in Cooma. Interested players, juniors, seniors, boys and girls, men and women and volunteers, supporters and sponsors are invited to come along and enjoy an amazing day of AFL action. In great news for AFL fans the Snowy Mountains is to benefit directly from this

groundswell of support with the addition of AFL goalposts and clubhouse facilities at the Station Resort Jindabyne, which will host training, interschool gala days and some Supercats and Cooma Cats home games and Auskick in 2010. The club has Auskick AFL for junior boys and girls from six to 12 years old and also has a junior under 14 team. It is hoped to also register a team in the under 12 and under 16 division this year if numbers permit and the club has opportunities for coaches, trainers, parents and umpires to take part as well. The Senior team the Cooma Cats have been training since October with players from Jindabyne, Bombala, Cooma and Canberra looking forward to their best season yet. In 2008 and 2009 the Cooma Cats started an AFL Auskick centre for boys and girls interested in AFL from ages 6 to 12 which has been a resounding success. The highlight of the kids AFL Auskick experience is getting to play at half time at a Toyota AFL match on Manuka Oval. With this in mind in 2010 the club will again host AFL Auskick at each of its Home Games for the season at Snowy Oval and Station Resort. The club also runs a Recreation Football competition in summer and plans in future years for a second senior grade and a youths / senior womens team. Auskick Season 2010 kicks off with registration at the Cooma Cats Cup Pre-Season Gala day. In addition to these developments the

Cooma Cats and the NSW AFL have supported AFL clinics in all Cooma and Monaro primary and secondary schools and in 2009 and 2010 in Cooma and Jindabyne. Over the next month 300 primary and secondary school students from around the region will have the opportunity to experience Auskick or an in School AFL program. Club President David Paterson said “ It’s a really exciting time for the Cats to be reaching out to the region with our juniors as the Snowy Supercats. We encourage every AFL supporter to get down to Snowy Oval or Station Resort and support the Cats in 2010 and beyond”. The President also mentioned that without the support of our major sponsors Dodds Hotel, Coffeys Hotel, Cooma Ex-Services Club, The Alpine Hotel, NSW/ ACT AFL, Nimmitabel Butchery, Cooma Hot Bake, McDonalds, NAB, Telstra, Woolworths, The Monaro Post, 2XL and Capital Dial a Pizza that the club’s success would not be possible. The Cooma Cats will remain to be a family sports club and continue to promote active healthy safe sporting competitions throughout the Snowy Mountains and Monaro. Each year the club fundraises not only to support the club but also a chosen local charity and in 2010 will be fundraising for local Sudden Infant Death Syndrome charities after one of their players was supported in their time of need. The Cooma Cats Senior Squad trains on Tuesdays and Fridays at

Snowy Oval from 6pm with the Juniors training Tuesday and Thursday at the same venue from 5pm. The Cats also have a Senior Canberra Squad that trains with the teams Senior Affiliate Club Woden Blues. The Cooma Cats first home game for 2010 is on Saturday April 17 at the Station Resort, Jindabyne for the first senior AFL game ever in Jindabyne. The Snowy Supercats first game is on Saturday May 1. Pre-season training has commenced and the club is also looking for volunteers to be involved with Auskick, Umpiring, Coaching, Support Staff and to help out on match days. Anyone interested in playing AFL should contact Dave Paterson on 0438089758, Stuart Wood on 0422 496 400 or Damian Asanovski on 0401 819 911. For more information on the Cooma Cats or Snowy Supercats or Auskick or Rec Footy AFL please visit www.coomacatsafl. sportingpulse.net, www. snowysupercatsafl. sportingpulse.net, www. coomacatsblogspot.com or www.playafl.com.au Club history Australian Football (AFL) on the Monaro has a rich and colourful history. The Cooma Cats have established a family club competing in the Monaro, NSW South Coast and ACT AFL local competitions in Senior grades. The club achieved premiership success in 1984 when the side defeated Yass in the ACT AFL Monaro Competition Grand Final at Yass with a stirring come from behind victory.

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Cooma defeats Belconnen Coolamatong golf Cooma golf with Max Turner The Cooma B Grade handicap team returned to the winners list on Sunday with a resounding victory over the Belconnen team in the match played in Cooma, the home team ran out clear winners by six matches to one and a half. Individual match results were John Hill lost 6/5, Bruce Burton won 5/4, Trevor Bailey finished all square in his match, Wayne Ryan won 4/3, Rohan Smiles won 6/5, Heikki Evans won 2/1, Graeme Russel won 2/1 and Michael Lehrmann won 2/1. After Sunday’s victory by Cooma the team has bounced back well into the pts race, next match will be played at Capital next Sunday against the Fairbairn club. Norm Marshall shot one of his best rounds on Saturday of 45 stableford points to clearly win the A Grade division by six points from Brad Burke on 39. Chris Brown was at his best with a fine round of 41 points to win the B Grade division from Tom Geach on 39 points. Luke McCann who has spent a lot of time on the practice range over recent weeks returned to form with an excellent 18 holes of golf of 43 points to win the C Grade Division from Chris Smith and Gavin Brown on 37 points. Brian Searl an early starter on Sunday mastered the conditions well to shoot a fine round of 41 points to win the A Grade Division of the super stableford from Colin Langdon on 40

points. Nick Massari took out Sunday’s B Grade division with a steady round of 38 points from Chris Brown on 36. James Ewart showed a bit of form on Sunday winning the C Grade Division with 40 points from Phil Amey also on 40 points, James winning on a count back. Sunday Ball Competition winners were Brain Searl 41, James Ewart, Colin Langdon and Phil Amey 40, Tony Monday 39, Nick Massari, Ben Langdon and Rulie Steinfort 38, Justin Locker and Garth Moxon on 37 points. Sunday’s long drive winners were Gary Atkinson A Grade, Matthew Hanna B Grade, and Jim Darley C Grade. Nearest to the pin winners were Dorothy Bilbow and Jim Darley. Geoff Bohringer impressed with another top round of golf to win Wednesday’s stableford competition after he shot an excellent 43 points. Ben Neilson took out the 2nd placed prize with 40 points, Mark Dalton was at his best with 39 points to win the 3rd placed prize, 4th spot went to John Alexander on 38 points on a count back from Bruce Burton and Rohan Smiles. Nearest to the pin winners were Doug Snowden and Malcolm Crockett. Ken McGrath, Mauro Cesarin and Paul Crocker were the handicap winners in last Wednesday’s Daylight saving Ambrose, Sean Smith, Mark and Jenny Rainsford were the scratch winners with 33 off the stick. Spots are still available in the Holden scramble coming up this Saturday,

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Sunday’s Ampol shield round played at Bombala saw Bombala win the first round with a lead of 60 points. The highlight of the day was a hole in one for Jan O’Halloran on the seventh hole par 3. Good shooting on one of the hardest par 3 holes. Winning scores for Coolamatong were Jan, Carolyn O’Byrne, Mary Obermaier for the ladies and for the men Walter Amman, Gavin Ross, Steve Edgington and Ross Thompson. Looks like some high scoring will

Cooma Rifle Club Cooma rifle club held the deciding shoot for the monthly spoon from 500 yards last Saturday morning. It wasn’t a great day with a smoke haze and the sun shining in the shooters faces, but there was a good turn out of eight members and some good scores were achieved. The wind was a northerly breeze, which varied considerably with only subtle indications of changes. Jack Bensley who is recovering from illness shot a double possible 100/100 with his scoped bench rest rifle (F class) onto a standard match target. One shot hit the peg in the previous hole, not bad from 500 yards Nick Skobelkin who is recovering from an eye operation shot a single stage.

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The off rifle scores were: Jack Bensley 50.4 and 50.7 total 100.11, Noel Barrett 47.3 and 48.2 total 95.5, Graeme Crundwell 45.3 and 46.3 total 91.6, Don Robb 44.1 and 46.3 total 90.4, Brian Bradley 39.0 and 38.0 total 77.1, Nick Skobelkin 40.1 single stage only. The handicapped order is the same, giving Noel the spoon for April. Next week the club championship and Gregory Shield heat for the month will be held from 300 yards. The captain is still waiting to hear from anybody about the annual subs. Will members please resolve to do this during this week.

Cooma Ladies Golf A large group participated in last Wednesday’s stableford events. In the 18-hole competition Janet Freimanis was the winner with 32 points. She played some delightful golf resulting in a number of pars. Balls were won by Dorothy Bilbow, 31 points, and Val Leitch, 30 points. Dorothy took advantage of the par 3s and Val played steadily, especially on the front 9. In the 9 hole competition Gaye Wilson was the winner with 18 points. Aileen Smith was the runner-up with 16 points. Balls were won by Joan Bracher and Denise Ashcroft, both on 15 points. On Saturday an 18-hole stroke was contested for the Monthly Medal and the second round of the Elsie

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be needed for the return visit later in the year. Wednesday’s stableford for the men went to Peter Clarke on 38 points, ball winners were Walter Amman 37 and Mick Roberts 35. Nearest the pin on the sixth Alan Weston and on the eighth Chris Brown. For the ladies stableford Michelle White won the day with 33 points, runners up were Jan O’Halloran and Robin Fletcher. Nearest to the pin Jan.

Egan Trophy. The winner was Lorraine McGregor with a very pleasing 73 net. Congratulations! The runner-up was Marion Burke with 76 net. Balls were won by Dulcie Thistleton, 80 net, and Val Leitch, 81 net. A number of our players played in the Belconnen Open. Unfortunately the course got the better of us but we had a pleasant day. The annual Far South Coast and Tablelands Tournament is on this week in Bega. We wish all those playing good golf! Coming up: Wed, 24th – 18 hole stroke: Choice 9; Sat, 27th – Holden Scramble; Sun, 28th – 9 hole stableford

A real makeshift team performed well above expectations last Saturday when the Cooma stallions took on Bungendore at Bungendore in a trial match. With a number of regular first graders unavailable due to cricket, weddings, etc, the boys dug deep with team manager Craig Schofield commenting the defence was really good, especially on the Cooma line. Cooma has a second trial match this Saturday and coach Donald will be looking for a bit of extra depth, so let’s see everyone at the showground this week. Don’t forget the big ring-a-ding boxing night this Friday night at the showground – a great piece of country entertainment not to be missed.

Draw finalised The Group 16 rugby league draw has been finalised and there will be three rounds which will give most clubs seven to eight home matches. Narooma and Cobargo are on the draw together and both want to play their matches on Saturdays. In reserve grade, Mer-Pambula will play with Tathra as Tathra now have no reserve grade side. At this stage Mer-Pambule Under 18s will play with Moruya on the draw, but their home games will be at Pambula (to be confirmed). As mentioned, Narooma and Cobargo wish to play on Saturdays with first grade Narooma playing at Narooma while at Cobargo, the Under 18s and Reserves will meet under the Cobargo banner. It may sound a little confusing but the group has worked hard to help every team and to promote and encourage football in all towns and villages. The main thing is everyone gets to play rugby league each weekend. Cooma has drawn Narooma and Cobargo in round one at Cooma on May 1.

A makeshift team of Cooma Stallions performed well in a trial against Bungendore last Saturday.

Sport

Wednesday March 24, 2010

Basketballers all set for NZ tour

Tour organisers Michelle Pollard and Kari Ingram were presented with gifts by teh MHS basketball team at the dinner on Friday night. Making the presentations were Chloe Geach, Annica Schoo and Carly Rixon. After a busy six months the Monaro High school Basketball teams are ready to embark on their 2010 tour to the North Island of New Zealand. They will be participating in the Rotorua Easter Tournament in the U/21’s category and will also have games in Auckland against some U/17 sides. Besides the basketball they will be involved in a variety of cultural experiences in Auckland, Rotorua and Tauranga. We would like to commend the team on their dedication to training and preparations for the tour and especially mention their three hours of school service helping to beautify Monaro High School last week. They have been greatly supported in their endeavours by their parents, Cooma businesses and clubs as well as many individuals who have given their time to support the group. We would like to acknowledge the work of Cynthia Tucker, Nicole Byrne and Dee Grimley for their

fundraising efforts along with Brian Geach and Pat Swain for their extra work with the players. Thank-you to everyone who supported our major raffle (won by Leonie Gotts) and the Cooma Basketball Dinner last Friday night, we greatly appreciate the efforts of Di Nott and the members of the Cooma Bowling Club for putting on a great meal and accommodating us wonderfully and local band Three on the Tree for their entertainment. We are very proud of the team’s achievements thus far both on and off the court, and are overwhelmed by the support the group has received from the generous Cooma community of which we feel very privileged to be part of. We all look forward to sharing our news from the tour and representing our school, our basketball association and our town across the Tasman. Kari Ingram & Michelle Pollard Tour Organisers

CORC at Carlaminda ..From page 40. RESULTS and SPONSORS: PW Div 2 7-u9yrs – Bracher Timber 1st Jake Barron

Lites –u19yrs – Monaro Joinery 1st Keiran Hall 2nd John Prutti 3rd Luke Donnelly

65cc 7-u10yrs – Perisher Blue 1st Jake Barron 2nd Joshua Bell 3rd Darcy Hards

Lites – South East Tiles and Bathrooms 1st Kyle Anderson 2nd Byron Peet 3rd Joe Ramsay

65cc 10-13yrs – Cooma Auto Electrics 1st Mitchell Bowman 2nd Tim McCarthur 3rd Jayden Robinson 85cc 9-u12yrs – Peter & Leanne Bowerman 1st Mitchell Bowerman 2nd Troy Freebody 3rd Tim McCarthur 85cc 12-u16yrs – The Drover’s Rest Kennels 1st Jamie Harvey 2nd Lochie Fitzgerald 3rd Liam Tredgold Jnr Lites 13-u16yrs – P&J Swain Builders 1st Tom Buckle 2nd Nat Jennings 3rd Jamie Harvey

Ladies All Powers – Spic & Span Cleaning 1st Kirsten Tasker 2nd Rachelle Foat 3rd Taylor Peet Over 35’s A – Kraft Earthmoving 1st Paul Tasker 2nd Ross Scarman 3rd Wayne Flynn Open –High Country Motorcycles 1st Brad Buckle 2nd Chris Cash 3rd Scott Coomber All Powers – Cooma ExServices Club Group 1 1st Keiron Hall

2nd John Prutti 3rd Todd Mould All Powers Group 2 1st Luke Donnelly 2nd Brad Buckle 3rd Brad Potter Encouragement Awards go to: Junior: Tim McGregor - Sponsored by John Povey “Sprocket” Electrics Female: Jessica Sergo - Sponsored by Flynns Wrecking Yard Senior: Benny Bowerman - Sponsored by Macks Auto & Tyre Centre Outrights for the day Senior 1st Keiran Hall 2nd John Prutti 3rd Brad Buckle 4th Luke Donnelly 5th Keiran Hall Outright for the day Junior 1st Jamie Harvey 2nd Tom Buckle 3rd Nat Jennings 4th Troy Tasker 5th Jamie Harvey

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Battle for pennant intensifies The Cooma number one pennant side has consolidated top place on the 2010 bowls pennant table with a third straight win on Sunday. In the other clash of the weekend, Adaminaby set up a critical round four clash with Cooma 1 when they outclassed Cooma 2 to stay in touch with the leaders. Cooma 1 put in a solid team effort to outplay Jindabyne on all three rinks. While the Jindabyne teams were competitive they could not match their Cooma counterparts on the day. Cooma 1 scored a total of 72 shots across the three rinks to give them a comfortable margin over Jindabyne who scored 42 shots in total. Cooma won the clash 6 – 0. Adaminaby had a very convincing win over Cooma 2 on their home green. Adaminaby won all three rinks by convincing margins and recorded a massive 96 – 37 aggregate shots win. They scored their second 6- 0 win in as many weeks. After three rounds Cooma 1 is at the head of the table on 16 points. Adaminaby is second just three shots away on 13. Cooma 2, on 6 points, and Jindabyne, on one point, will need a big second half of the season to figure at the end of the season. Next week the fourth round clash between Cooma 1 and Adaminaby at Cooma will be crucial to the final outcome of the season. Adaminaby must finish on top of the table if they are to progress to the zone finals as they are competing in the number 3 pennant. Second place is enough for Cooma 1 to qualify in the number 5 zone finals.

Jindabyne will host Cooma 2 in the other round 4 clash. While Adaminaby continue to have a good lead in the Monaro Shield, the battle for second place is really close with three teams separated by a single point. Adaminaby recorded their third good win taking out three of the four rinks against Nimmitabel. This gave them a 7 – 1 victory. Coolamatong and Jindabyne had a good tussle at Jindabyne with the sides each winning two rinks. However, Coolamatong did better in their wins and took out the key aggregate by 86 shots to 70. This gave Coolamatong an overall 6 – 2 win. In the local derby at Cooma, Cooma 1 recorded a big win over Cooma 2. While two of the rinks were very competitive, the other two resulted in big wins to Cooma 1. In the end Cooma 1 won three rinks and amassed 108 shots while Cooma 2 won one rink and scored 50 shots. Cooma 1 had a 7 – 1 win. After three rounds Adaminaby has a handy 6 point lead at the top of the table with 21 points. Cooma 1 is holding down second place with 15 points but just ahead of Coolamatong on 14 _ and Jindabyne on 14. Cooma 2 on 4 points and Nimmitabel on 3 _ bring up the rear. In the fourth round to be played next Sunday Cooma 1 will host Jindabyne, Coolamatong will be at home to Adaminaby and Nimmitabel will play Cooma 2 at Nimmitabel.

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A Grade Aussie 2’s v Jindabyne Aussie 2’s were just too good on the weekend, defeating Jindabyne by an innings and 12 runs. Winning the toss and electing to bat first, Jindabyne were bowled out for a mere 70 runs, with Danny O’Brien top scoring with 18 runs. The ever reliable Jade Cox taking 3 for 23 off 18 overs and Sam Williams chimming in at the end of Jindabynes innings with 3 for 8 off 4 overs. Aussie 2’s then went into bat, but with regular big hitters Sam Williams, Ben Shaw and Jade Cox, back in the pavilion and the total at 5 for 57, the Aussie 2’s had to dig deep. Out strides young Tim Williams, determined to come out of his older brother’s shadow he steadied the ship and set the Aussie boys on their way with a fine knock of 27 before being caught out. With the tail wagging, Captain Lochy Schofield (53 not out) pushed his team past Jindabyne’s total and where able to set Jindabyne a hand first innings lead of 84 runs. Jindabyne knowing they had to come out with all guns blazing to set the Aussie boys a decent total to chase, did just that. However the Aussie boys had other ideas and with some good outfield catching (some difficult drop chances) where able to holt Jindabynes progress, having them all out for 72 in the second innings. Steve Dunn top scoring with 15 and a fine cameo by Captain Matt Waller (caught for 13) at the end couldn’t help Jindabyne to a decent lead. Aussie 2’s best with the ball was Jade Cox 4 for 36 with Tim Williams and Jono Clark taking two wickets apiece.

B Grade Aussie 1’s v Berridale-Dalgety Winning the toss, Berridale-Dalgety sent the Aussie 1’s into bat. On a bowler friendly pitch, BerridaleDalgety had the Aussie 1’s in trouble with big guns Troy Saddler and Damien Smith out cheaply. This brought Nathan Smith and Paul Sheen together to start about putting runs on the board. With Nathan out for 21, Sheen took it upon himself to put some runs together with what then became the tail. Being the last wicket to fall, with 57 runs and sundries third top score with 16, Aussie 1’s where able to score a total of 123 runs. Thinking this was a good total to defend, Troy Saddler took the new ball only to breakdown after only two balls into his opening spell. This sent a confident message to Berridale-Dalgety that they were in with a chance. To the Aussie 1’s credit the team stood together as one and bowled superbly to have all but Dave Bartell (25) in the top order out cheaply and at drinks (20 overs) had Berridale-Dalgety 6 for 30. With Bartell and young Nick Underwood slowly clawing away at the total, Berridale never really quite recovered from the early losses of Lyons, Hearn, Freebody and O’Keefe. Aussie 1’s wrapped up the match, dismissing Berridale-Dalgety for 84. To BerridaleDalgety’s credit they did rely heavily upon youngsters coming in to help them out during the year, showing all is well for the future of cricket on the Monaro. Best with the ball on the day were Denis McPherson (Aussie 1’s) 9 overs, 5 maidens, 3 for 16, Damien Smith (Aussie 1’s) 9 overs , 6 maidens 1 for 4 and Simon Freebody (Berridale-Dalgety) 9 overs, 2 maidens 3 for 11.

A successful day for the CORC committee was well received on March 7 for the commencement of the season. Round One saw good numbers for all classes with new members welcomed. The track had been worked on during the off season which was greatly appreciated by the riders. Some new jumps were added and others were modified to make racing fun and safe all round.

Thank you to the volunteers who are responsible for this great work on the track, off the track and behind the scenes to make race day possible. Spectators were not disappointed with the action at the track on Sunday. It was great to see so many familiar faces from adjoining clubs in the area to support our race day. Results on page 39.

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