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HEADLINING this year’s musical events at Beechworth Golden Horseshoes Festival events is five-time Golden Guitar winner Yackandandah’s Pete Denahy with The Surreal McCoys joined by The Baker Boys from Melbourne with their dynamic performances.

The musicians are set to captivate festival goers with more than 15,000 people expected to be drawn to the

Golden Horseshoes Festival to capture vibrant spirit of North East ppgregion

BY CORAL COOKSLEY ccooksley@ nemedia.com.au

town for Saturday’s main event over the Easter long weekend.

Showcasing the best of Beechworth’s modern culture and local charm,

Golden Horseshoes Festival (GHSF) committee chair Jim Didolis said the vibrant free community event brings people to Beechworth, in turn giving a great boost to the local economy too.

An action-packed program will keep the crowds entertained with the highlight the Grand Parade

on Saturday afternoon.

Welcome to Country will be given by Corryong artist, didgeridoo craftsman and player Jon Juda.

“It’s a sign of respect for elders, past present and future,” he said.

“Welcome to country welcomes everyone as country is everyone’s home.”

From Light Horse Brigade reenactments, Hung King Lion Dancers, face-painting for the kids, a show and shine by the Beechworth Old Cranks, the Rotary Market at Queen Victoria Park, the Quercus Flea Market and everything in between, the event will delight all ages. Mr Didolis said local

businesses, community organisations, schools and others in the parade take pride with their floats, while having fun at the same time.

“They’re enthusiastic about putting their entries in and it’s wonderful to see their enthusiasm year in and year out,” he said.

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JAMES Grove (left) Diarmuid Kelly, Sam Niedra, Jo Turner, Martin Prebble and Bernie Doresy are swimming hard this month raising funds to help Australian youth.

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PHOTO: Ros Clark

ON A MISSION: B2B secretary

Sally Hayden (photographed with pooch Micky) will head off with walkers from Beechworth to Bright to walk, talk and support at B2B’s annual event.

Walk for mental health

By CORAL COOKSLEY

WITH just two weeks to go this year’s Beechworth to Bridge (B2B) is ramping up to be another success with many participants from near and far gearing up for the annual 73km walk over three days from Beechworth to Bright.

The picturesque walk along the Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail where people ‘walk, talk and support’ aims to help reduce suicide by promoting awareness, healing and remove stigma around suicide and mental health conditions.

For B2B committee secretary Sally Hayden the event from March 22 to 24 will allow people to walk for whatever reason is important to them in a safe environment.

Sally said many walkers will

have either a lived experience of their own mental health difficulties, or from a family member or friend’s suicide.

“It’s a real outlet where people feel safe to talk, and to really get rid of that stigma around suicide,” she said.

Sally said conversations on the walk helped people to have easier conversations with family and friends.

“That in turn prompts other conversations and has a good snowball effect,” she said.

B2B committee member Mads Quirk said people walking shoulder to shoulder have a chance to share a burden, making it a lot easier to carry.

“People can access the support they need and know that they’re not on their own,” she said.

“It’s a great three days with morning teas and lunches provided by local service organisations and our wonderful bakers.

“You can do all three days, or you can just do the last five kilometres with us from Porepunkah to Bright.

Accessibility to the walk has been a focus too with the ‘hop on hop off support bus‘ as well as a return coach to Beechworth from Everton, Myrtleford and Bright.

Sally said the return coach to each pick up point has helped to make a difference for people on the walk.

“It means at the end of each day if you bought that as part of your ticket, the bus will take you back to the starting point for that day where you parked your car,” she said.

“With the support bus, you can just plod along at your own pace, jump on the bus, have a bit of a rest, and then hop off and continue your walk alongside strangers, friends and family.

Having started six years ago, B2B is supported by dedicated volunteers and sponsors including Dysons and Wangaratta Bus Line.

Raffles with great prizes are available online too.

Ticket cost includes a support bus, morning tea and lunch, professional first aid if needed and free water refills (BYO bottle) with porta-loos available along the way too.

To join the volunteer group’s annual walk where people do not need to be super fit visit www.b2b. org.au before registrations close on Friday, March 15.

Thrashing laps for youth mental health awareness

By CORAL COOKSLEY

A GROUP of friends have joined forces to thrash laps at Beechworth swimming pool in an effort to raise funds for youth mental health awareness.

Co-organiser and local resident Martin Prebble said the event ‘Laps for Life’ runs throughout March, coordinated by online mental health service ‘Reachout’.

Mr Prebble said Beechworth’s Lisa O’Connor had sparked the local effort a few years ago.

“There’s seven in our team including Wooragee tennis club members and we’re raising money to help youth in Australia,” he said.

“Our team ‘Thrashin for Fashion’ is swimming for a purpose and we have a target of $1000 that we’re on track to achieve and hopefully will be higher.”

Mr Prebble said the team will swim 140km over the month with team members each swimming 20km.

He said mental health awareness is a discussion for all as it helps everyone.

“The Beechworth pool is an amazing community asset and is made even more special by the lifeguards who create an amazing atmosphere and encourage us to swim hard even at 6am,” he said.

Mr Prebble said the team of morning swimmers is spurred along by lifeguards

Ros Clark, Elizabeth Behrendt, Jess Lockwood and the centre manager Tony Blaydon.

Statistics cited by Reachout indicate more than one in three young people in Australia is experiencing a mental health difficulty while more than one million are not accessing professional support.

Statistics also indicate suicide remains the leading cause of death for young people around the nation.

Funds raised for ‘Laps for Life’ help prevent youth suicide and help young people feel better about today and the future.

For more information to help the team meet its target and help support young people visit www. lapsforlife.com.au/fundraisers/ martinprebble/laps-for-life.

PHOTO: Coral Cooksley

Beechworth Men’s Shed hosts dementia awareness sessions

By CORAL COOKSLEY

BEECHWORTH Men’s Shed hosted educational awareness sessions about dementia for members, other local shed members within Indigo Shire and guests last Tuesday at its shed premises.

The Dementia Australia Brain Hub sessions throughout the week had been driven by Wodonga Men’s Shed and covered a Murray Hume cluster of Men’s Sheds for those in and around Albury-Wodonga and Wangaratta stretching as far as Wagga Wagga and Henty.

Sessions presented by Dementia Australia’s Denise Gregory and Tess Scarfe wrapped around information and advice on dementia including signs and symptoms, available resources, support and counselling as well as community support and services.

Beechworth Men’s Shed president Ian Smith said the sessions created a lot of discussion.

“It was interesting to learn about long and short-term memory,” he said.

Mr Smith said the program was funded by a Men’s Shed Association grant as the program had been in the interest of men’s health and well-being.

“The dementia awareness sessions were set up because members felt a need to be aware and look for signs and where guidance

may be needed in getting proper care and attention,” he said.

“Dementia can affect younger people but there is a higher percentage in older people.

“Our morning and afternoon sessions were well attended with 42 people including Yackandandah Men’s Shed members and from our local Probus group.”

New data released by Dementia Australia last month showed the number of people with dementia is expected to nearly double by 2054.

This year there are more than 421,000 people living with all forms of dementia around the nation and by 2054, without a medical breakthrough, this

will grow to 812,500 people. Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe said dementia was the second leading cause of death of all Australians and the leading cause of death for women.

“Provisional data is showing that dementia will likely soon be the leading cause of death of all Australians,” Ms McCabe said.

Beechworth Men’s Shed (BMS) treasurer Brian Thornton (left), presenter Tess Scarfe, BMS president Ian Smith and presenter Denise Gregory at last Tuesday’s dementia awareness sessions.

PHOTO: Gabriella Tange

Art showcase over Easter

By CORAL COOKSLEY

AN ART exhibition showcasing botanical and wildlife artist works from around Australia is expected to draw big crowds over the Easter long weekend.

Mayday Hills Art Society (MDHAS) is holding the exhibition ‘Beechworth Botanica and Animal Magnetism’ as part of the town’s Golden Horseshoes Festival string of exciting program activities.

Held every second year, the exhibition kicked off the combined wildlife and botanical art focus in 2022.

MDHAS co-founder Christine Cansfield-Smith said local, regional and interstate artists have been attracted to the event.

“We have three special guest artists too - wildlife artist William Ritchie from Newcastle in NSW, botanical artist Jennifer Wilkinson from Hobart in Tasmania and local Beechworth sculptor David Taylor,” she said.

Ms Cansfield-Smith said more than 2000 art lovers had visited the first wildlife and botanical art exhibition at the 2022 event.

As a showcase for artwork by professionals as well as hobby ar tists, Ms CansfieldSmith said people found the exhibition on par with ones

held in the city. She said artists were able to drop off their artworks in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra locations making it possible for artists beyond Victoria’s North

East to submit work.

Ms Cansfield-Smith said people could see a high quality calibre of art locally without the need to visit a big city.

“When we organised the

Firewood collection season now open

COMMUNITY members can now collect firewood from select roadsides across Indigo Shire with a permit through to June 30.

Indigo Shire residents can apply for a permit to collect firewood for personal use only, and can only collect fallen

wood from select roadways throughout the council area.

A standard permit will cost $27.45, while pensioners can access a permit for $16.45. No firewood collection will be permitted on roadways deemed to have a high or critical conservation value,

or on roadways which are managed by Regional Roads Victoria.

For more information on firewood collection, visit: https://www.indigoshire.vic.gov. au/Residents/Environmentand-Sustainability/ProtectingOur-Environment/Firewood.

first one our intention was for the exhibition to be for locals in Beechworth and surrounds,” she said.

“The idea behind the exhibition is to show people another art form that they

may not have seen or experienced by bringing it here.

“Botanical art is everywhere but the technical art form is really city-centric with Melbourne as its centre with the National Her-

barium of Victoria, as well as in other places.”

The largest herbarium collection in Oceania with international significance has 1.562 million dried plant, algae and fungi specimens.

Mansfield professional artist, tutor and art tour leader Carolyn Sheather, who has a studio at Mayday Hills, said she has entered works of Australian wildlife.

The artist said her work was an ode to the animals too as many have faced a demise on country roads and highways.

“The local exhibition with wildlife provides an interest in another artwork form,” she said.

“The exhibition for me means we do get to show people that there is as great work outside cities.”

MDHAS chair Jenny Munday will open the exhibition where Beechworth classical guitarist Stephan Bulmer will perform.

The exhibition will be held at the Memorial Hall in Ford Street from Friday, March 29 and extends to Sunday, April 7 with opening hours from 10am to 4pm.

Artwork will also be on sale.

For more information visit www.maydayhillsartsociety.com.

EXCITED: MDHAS co-founder Christine Cansfield-Smith (left) and Mansfield professional artist Carolyn Sheather will showcase works at the ‘Beechworth Botanica and Animal Magnetism’ exhibition.

PHOTO: Coral Cooksley

Beechworth Navy pilot pursues medicine passion

By LIEUTENANT REBECCA WILLIAMSON

FROM flying sky high to saving lives, Lieutenant Andrew Colebourn’s career in the Australian Defence Force continues to go from strength to strength.

Starting as an Air Force Cadet during high school in his hometown of Beechworth, Lt Colebourn then became an Army Reservist at 4/19 Prince of Wales Light Horse before gaining entry into the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) as an Army general service officer.

There, he completed a Bachelor of Business through UNSW Canberra with an interest in aviation.

Upon graduating ADFA, Lt Colebourn transferred to the Navy to pursue a career as a helicopter pilot.

Lt Colebourn’s aviation career has been varied and challenging, having held a number of operational roles as a pilot with deployments all over the world, including in 723 Squadron (AS350BA Squirrel), the Army Helicopter School (B206B-1 Kiowa), RAAF 5 Flight (Heron re-

motely piloted aircraft) and 816 Squadron (S-70B-2 Seahawk).

Next, Lt Colebourn specialised as a qualified fly-

ing instructor, teaching at the Army Helicopter School (Bell Kiowa 206B-1), and then at 725 Squadron (MH60R Seahawk), preparing the

next generation of pilots for their first seagoing postings and operations.

“I was absolutely passionate about, and thoroughly

enjoyed flying Seahawk helicopters for the Navy,” Lt Colebourn said.

“I found over time that I also thoroughly enjoyed the opportunities in service to help others through divisional and supervisory roles, and the challenges of further academic study through a Masters of Business (UNSW Canberra) undertaken utilising the ADFA Post Graduate scheme.”

Whilst enjoying his rewarding career and building a family, Lieutenant Colebourn gained insight into the fascinating world of medicine and knew it was something he had to pursue.

This inspired a change in direction and he applied for, and received, sponsorship for the defence graduate medical scheme (GMS).

Lt Colebourn has now completed the four-year postgraduate University of Sydney Medical Program, finishing with a capstone medical placement in the emergency department of the Tupua Tamasese Meaole hospital in Apia, Samoa.

“The GMS scheme has been phenomenal, and the Navy has provided a sup-

portive opportunity to retrain, concentrate on studies and support my family,” he said.

“In 2024 I will commence my first role as a doctor at the Orange Health Service, and after three years gaining experience in the civil workforce, I will take up a post as a medical officer where I will have the privilege of caring for the healthcare needs of our Navy people.

“In my view there is simply no better scheme for sponsorship of a medical career in the world.”

To meet the challenges of a demanding degree program, as well as a young family, Lt Colebourn’s personal approach was to treat the degree like a job, studying and conducting placements as required during work hours, and resting outside of work hours to attend to family and personal commitments.

The graduate medical scheme allows personnel with a tertiary qualification to train for a qualification as a medical practitioner and then serve in the ADF as a medical officer.

NEW START: Lieutenant Andrew Colebourn (left) and Able Seaman Imagery Specialist Peter Thompson with their Heron remotely piloted aircraft.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD

MINI WORD FIND

ACROSS

4 What is a slavish imitator (7)

8 Name a mollusc having two shells hinged together (7)

9 Name a colourless, odourless, flammable gas (7)

10 Which term describes that which is perceived by the senses (7)

11 To puzzle completely, is to do what (7)

12 Which preparation is used to stiffen linen, etc, in laundering (6)

14 Which alloy consists of copper and tin (6)

18 What might we call one who desires wrongfully (7)

21 Name another term for propanone – a colourless ketone (7)

22 Which platform is used for public speaking (7)

23 Which senior school pupil has authority for maintaining order and discipline (7)

24 What are hairdressers known as (7)

DOWN

1 What are bottomless gulfs (7)

2 Name a champion cyclist, Cadel ... (5)

3 What is a calendar also known as (7)

4 Which substance is used in making concrete (6)

5 Name a Russian politician and president, Vladimir ... (5)

6 Who was called the “Little Tramp”, Charles Spencer ... (7)

7 What is a long lock of hair (5)

13 What do we call one who offers counsel (7)

15 Name an alternative term for an umpire (7)

16 What is another word for understanding (7)

E-QUATIONS

Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.

17 What are sudden involuntary, persistent muscle contractions (6)

18 Which substance is used in cookery as a substitute for chocolate (5)

19 To be abrupt or badtempered, especially in one’s speech, is to be what (5)

20 Name an annual prize for many different achievements (5)

Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.

WHICH WORDS

1 GERBIL

(a)

(b) A thin silk fabric

(c) A long-legged East African antelope

2 HORARY

(a) Full of hope

(b) Bristling

(c) Pertaining to an hour

BIYWORD

Build it yourself using the clues and each of the twenty-four letters once only to form ten words: five across and five down. A key word (bold clue) builds on the letter set in the grid.

CLUES:

Beef cut (7)

Belonging to him (3)

Corridors (5)

Endoscopic ultrasound (3) Fabulous (coll) (3)

Ink stains (5)

People of Scotland (5)

Ridiculous situation (5)

Sister (abb) (3)

Tradesman’s fee (4-3)

SOLUTIONS SUDOKU

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Katrina thrives in food industry

Katrina Dunnett de Jong

KATRINA Dunnett de Jong grew up on a berry farm in Wooragee with three older siblings and began selling homemade cakes from the family’s farm gate shop when she was barely tall enough to see over the counter. She moved to Melbourne as a 17- year-old, travelled and lived in Paris and as well as on the NSW’s north coast.

Based in Melbourne, Katrina will soon move to Sydney but calls Yackandandah home where she spends more time in North East Victoria than anywhere else.

What do you do workwise?

I have a pop-up restaurant where we specialise in Indonesian cuisine. We host a variety of events in the region and will have a food stall at this year’s Golden Horseshoe Festival. We’re then hitting the road expanding our reach to New South Wales with events scheduled in the Southern Highlands and Northern Rivers regions.

Beechworth, particularly the Quercus kitchen and hall, is the place where it all began. We are grateful for the supportive community in this area that has been with us from day one.

What brought you to your role/ career?

I’ve always been involved in the food industry, starting with branding for major FMCG companies and transitioning into the not-for-profit sector. Over the past six years, I’ve worked with some amazing organisations, such as FareShare Australia, a national food relief charity, and recently,

MAJOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Lake Moodemere Estate vineyard manager Joel Chambers and his team recently received national recognition.

Open Food Network Australia, a local food systems social enterprise.

I’m extremely passionate about food justice and addressing insecurity and inequality, especially in regional areas where access, education, and availability are often limited.

What do you love about your work?

Food and dining experiences offer incredible opportunities for connection. I love bringing people together for a good time alongside my team in a unique, engaging, and memorable environment.

Representing my Oma and Opa (grandparents in Dutch) is a

source of pride. I cook food from my Oma’s Indonesian heritage, and the restaurant is named after my Opa - ‘For Ouker’ in Dutch. I adore the creative aspect of cooking, experimenting with new recipes and techniques, and then sharing with others.

What do you do in the community?

We host in the area to have a positive social and economic impact on the community by creating opportunities for people to come together, connect, and experience something different.

We recently held a volunteerled fundraiser in Yackandandah

for the Bob Brown Foundation. We raised over $4000 reflecting community care for the environment and nature.

Is there an important community issue that you think needs addressing?

The cost of living is affecting many people right now. We’ve all witnessed the economic impact it has had on small businesses in the region with many closures. I hope communities support local businesses if they have the opportunity and means to do so. Supporting local will help our communities and businesses survive with a positive impact on our local economy and environment.

What do you see as one of the most important current world issues?

There’s an incredible list of concerns facing the world today from human rights, mental health and the climate crisis to rising living costs and technology’s pervasive influence. I see most of these issues as interconnected and often existing symbiotically.

However, I see the climate crisis as a huge issue, as well as reconciliation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, particularly following the referendum result.

Who would you like to bring to Indigo Shire, what would you show them, and why?

Any of my European friends who have never been to Australia. We would start with a morning hike along the Razorback on Mt Hotham, followed by a swim at the Beechworth Gorge. We’d go for some pastries from the Happy Baker in Yackandandah, followed by some berries from Beechworth Berries, a wine tasting at Eldorado Road Cellar Door, dinner at Tanswells, watch the sunset at Mount Pilot, and, if they’re lucky, stay at Freeman on Ford.

Friday, March 8

 STANLEY ATHENAEUM: Celebrating International Women’s Day. Dannielle Bell is speaking about the Dragonfly project and working with young women. Morning tea follows. Enquiries contact Chris on 0458 606 922

 ARTSRUTHERGLEN: Rutherglen Tastes of Art Prize exhibition opening tonight 6.30pm. For more information and Gala opening night tickets visit www.artsrutherglen.com. au. Open daily from 9 to 17 March. $5 entry.

Saturday, March 9 – Tuesday March 12

 BEECHWORTH BIENNALE: Experience the work of 16 highly acclaimed artists from around the nation showcased in various exhibition sites around town. Visit www.beechworthbiennale. com.au for more information and map.

Friday, March 15

 WOORAGEE LANDCARE: 6pm – 8pm. Rachel’s Farm. The inspiring film demonstrates a way of farming that produces better food and helps counteract climate change by drawing down carbon and making healthier soils. Wooragee Hall & Community Centre.

1001 Beechworth-Wodonga Rd. Visit https://events. humanitix.com/rachels-farmfilm-screening for tickets. Enquiries call Pieter on 0401 387 157.

IF you have an event you’d like added to this calendar, please email edit.omadvertiser@ nemedia.com.au

Local winery named among nation’s best

RUTHERGLEN’S Lake Moodemere Estate Lakeside Vineyard has been named among Australia’s top vineyard, receiving national recognition as part of Young Gun of Wine’s Vineyard of the Year Awards.

The local estate was named among the 41 best vineyards in the country as part of the fourth iteration of the awards, and was one of nine Victorian vineyards acknowledged.

It was the only vineyard from the North East celebrated, with other wineries on the Mornington Peninsula, Heathcote, Swan Hill, Macedon Ranges and the Yarra Valley recognised.

The awards were introduced in 2020 as part of an effort to advance the regional identity of Australian wine and promote sustainability and innovation in winegrowing.

“The pandemic might be over,

the bushfires and floods might have receded, but there’s still plenty to worry about – uncertain weather patterns, global oversupply, rising costs and dwindling returns, structural imbalance and poor industry governance – the list goes on,” awards panelist Max Allen said.

“That’s why the vineyard of the year awards – in my humble opinion – are so important.

“They provide shining examples of innovative ideas, leading-edge practice, and sustainable business.

“Collectively, they offer a ray of hope, by highlighting regenerative viticulture, by championing our best growers and viticulturists and vignerons, we can remind ourselves that growing grapes and making wine is a long-term game that requires resilience and optimism and ingenuity.”

CUISINE CREATIVE: Katrina Dunnett de Jong loves creating opportunities to bring people together, connect, and experience something different.

Passed away peacefully

February 20, 2024.

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We are on the hunt for a Packaging Filler/Labeller Operator to join our family-owned wine business, based in Milawa.

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Following the commissioning of our new state-of-the-art production facility which is based in Milawa, our team is expanding and as part of our overall packaging development, we are now looking for a suitably qualified Filler / Labeller Operators to join our specialised team of Operators.

About the role: Based in Milawa, this permanent role will be responsible for operating our most complex bottling (Filling and Labelling) equipment, including set up, monitoring and fine-tuning. Technically savvy, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate consistency in achieving targets and have a proven track record in manufacturing operations. We are seeking a person who has passion for learning, who shows initiative and leadership qualities and enjoys being part of a strong team culture.

About you: Ideally, you will have previous experience in a beverage manufacturing environment, have a strong mechanical aptitude, possess a positive and inclusive attitude, enjoy being part of a diverse work environment and the flexibility to undertake shift work.

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Full training will be provided to the successful applicants. Further information and a position description may be obtained by emailing careers@brownfwg.com.au or by calling Allyce on (03) 5720 5500.

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Beechworth tennis competition eyes final round

By GREG CLYDESDALE

ROUND seven of the Beechworth Tennis Club summer season showcased the players and teams leading the competition.

While Beechworth Coffee Roasters team, Will Stanistreet, Rob Hill, Anne Henderson, and Simone Sockett gave their best they could not match Mick Cavallin, Will Sargent, Christie Bence and

Olivia Bennett who recorded a 31 to 18 game result.

Likewise Alpine Survey and Mapping, Simon Maugham, Sophie McKerral, Alice Corcoran and Ruby McCormick succumbed to the dual Bens, Croome and Sockett, Kevin Ormrod and Matilda Taylor, 29 games to 16.

Meanwhile Myrtleford Furnishing and Floors’ Tom Holles, Shem Rinaudo, Greg Clydesdale and Paige Camp-

bell proved too consistent for Indigo Real Estate’s Paul Stefianik, Diarmuid Kelly , James and Billy Taylor.

While Billy consistently found the lines with some precise shots, the run of Shem proved the telling factor for the winners who took the contest four sets 29 games to two sets 13 games.

Alpine Indigo Accounting had a little more fun accounting for Pritchard

Plumbing in a closely contested four sets to two win. With young Taj Brundell subbing for Adam Fendyk, Angus Connolly, Anna Mackinley, and Rennee Rinaudo fought hard against Rachel Cavallin Kelly Clarkson, Arcardi Sitchenko and Tonya Sey to take the win in what was the closest contest of the night 27 games to 22. With two rounds to play it seems that Roasters and

Normac will close out the competition leaders with all other teams contesting the minor placings in what is an even competition.

The final round on March 13 sees Normac against Myrtleford Floors and with Greg away Anna Mackinley may tip an upset.

The Roasters take on Alpine Survey and Mapping and if Darren Mccormick can get his full team they too

could cause an upset. Burder Industries play Indigo Real Estate and Pritchard plays Shingleback for the minor placing bragging rights, and the Accounts will watch on with the bye to finish their season.

While the weather has been fine and not affected the results the committee will be seeking players’ commitment for another season as the weather turns cooler.

By DYLAN POOL

LAST Sunday we had 11 teams compete in our opening day for the 2024 golf season. We played a mixed 4-ball stableford event.

The winners of the day and earning their spot on the John and Joan Anderson perpetual trophy were Phil Pelgrim and Doyna Collins with a great score of 47 points.

Runners up were Jan Lang

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Golf season kicks off with strong turnout

and Rod Shaw with 44 points and Deb Tully and Zane Howard were the ball winners with 43 points.

Nearest the pins went to Deb Tully on the 3rd, Dylan Pool on the 7th and Andy Croome on the 17th.

This week we have a stableford event on the Sunday and we also have our junior clinic.

On Thursday we had 13 players front up for twilight golf on the front nine, and as the season draws towards

the end, it is showing that you need a high score to win.

The winner was Rod Shaw with 26 points (18+8), and runner up was Josh Carr with 25 points (23+2) after posting one under off the stick.

Twenty five points were needed to win a ball and those players were Dave Lang (22+3) and Andy Croome (18+7).

Nearest the pin went to Jamie Dolny on the 5th, and the Beechworth Bak-

ery voucher went to Daryl Rowe on the 7th.

Dave Lang took home the cash with his nearest chip on the 9th, an eagle from 90 metres. We also had another eagle on the night and that was Josh Carr, who eagled the par five first hole.

Tyson Carey took out the raffle.

The Good Friday Golden Putter competition is coming up on Friday, March 29.

BEECHWORTH’S under 12 blue side fought valiantly to secure silverware at the weekend, but came up short against would-be premiers Ovens Valley United in a high-scoring affair at Myrtleford.

The Wanderers won the toss and elected to bat in Saturday’s decider, clubbing 5/109 from their 20 overs led by George Pfahlert (25*), Jobe Warner (19) and Gabriel Rodda (19), but the home side would not be denied, as six batters reached double figures to post 2/136 in response from their 19.3 overs.

Joseph Pilkington was the Wanderers’ only wicket taker, while George Pfahlert and Jobe Warner effected a run out.

BIG WINNERS: Doyna Collins and Phil Pelgrim took home the victory in Sunday’s first round of the 2024 season at Beechworth Golf Club.

BALANCE AT THE CREASE: Gabe Rodda backed up a strong batting effort with a tidy spell with the ball.

WHACKED: George Pfahlert hits out on his way to 25*.

PHOTOS: Janet Watt

BE EC HWORTH ’S u nd er

BY BAILEY ZIMMERMANN bzimmermann@ nemedia.com.au

The Wanderers could only muster 144 before they were bowled out within 59 overs by Delatite last weekend, with their finals hopes dependent on the result of tomorrow’s matches.

In reply Delatite looked to be in full control at 0/30 in the dying stages of the day, until Dean Fitzpatrick struck with back-toback wickets to keep Beechworth in the match and ultimately the finals hunt.

Captain Brenton Surrey said while it wasn’t the score the team were after, he was proud of how his team fought the day out.

“I thought we hung in there and got a total which hopefully will be reasonably competitive,” he said.

“We would’ve liked to get another 20 or 30, but they would’ve liked to have made it to stumps wicketless, so I think it’s nicely in the balance if we field well, bowl well and it’ll give ourselves a chance.”

Clancy Ellett returned to the top of the order with Kayde Surrey, and showed signs of his scorching early-season form to top score with 38.

Delatite veteran Peter Scales was a thorn in Beechworth’s menacing top order, dismissing three of their top four batsmen, including league-leading runscorer Brenton for a two-ball duck.

Richie Worcester showed

tremendous fight and patience to score an unbeaten 30 off 117 balls coming in at number six, but ultimately ran out of partners with Fitzpatrick (10) the only other batter to pass double figures.

A win would almost certainly seal Beechworth’s fate in the top

four, while a loss would make the Wanderers heavily reliant on a narrow win for Ovens Valley United over City Colts to stay in fourth, as the Tigers look to chase 179.

Surrey threw the ball around to five different bowlers in the last 13 overs of last weekend, and said he

had full confidence his side would not be overawed by the occasion.

“Hopefully we can get a couple of early wickets and get ourselves in the game… if we can get it to 4/50 the game probably swings our way,” he said.

“There’s pressure every week, whether it’s playing for finals or

round one, so we’re not worrying about that.”

In other grades, Beechworth’s B grade side ended their season admirably, going down to thirdplaced Greta by four wickets while C grade will have the week off in preparation for their semi-final against Yarrawonga-Mulwala.