The Community Voice - Go Nagambie - October 9 2019

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Evolve Youth Committee team are still buzzing from the incredible success of the Blue Skies Youth Music Event held at the Northern Republic in Euroa on Friday October 4th. The awesome lineup of talent performing included Rat hammock, Nancie Schipper and Splinter Kiss.

Entry to the event was free, made possible through the Victorian Government’s FReeZA program that supports young Victorians to get involved in their community by planning and running drug, alcohol

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to the delight of the crowd. Nancie has played to a crowd of 40,000 at the 2019 St Kilda Festival with rave reviews.

Northern Republic,” said Strathbogie Shire, Youth Development Officer, Melanie Likos.

Headlining the show was low-fi indie rock group Rat!hammock.

Rat!hammock are a band on a steep upward trajectory, with their music on regular rotation on national broadcaster Triple J.

Local Euroa band Splinter Kiss, did not disappoint! The group of four mates from Euroa Secondary College were thrilled to have played alongside such a quality line up. No doubt we will be seeing more of this band as they have already tasted success winning Regional Battle of the Bands last year and placing in the finals nationally.

“The free transport from surrounding towns made it easy for them to attend without trying to find a mode of travel to and from the destination,” Melanie said.

Talented 19-year-old Nancie Schipper, a recent finalist in Triple J’s Unearthed High Competition, took to the stage

“All those that attended had an amazing time with their friends enjoying great pizzas dished up by the team at the

and smoke-free events for other young people.

The event ran from 12.30 - 4.30pm providing a great opportunity for the youth of the region to see what live music was all about.

“The event offered a taste of what live music can do for the region, and we hope to be able to provide further opportunity for young people to experience the thrill and enjoyment live music provides.” added Melanie.

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On Tuesday the 1st of October, a keen eyed member of our community reported a suspicious male in a vehicle around Bailieston. Police attended and found the male to be in possession of stolen chainsaws and other items from rural properties in the area. He was also in possession of a quantity of drugs.

The 25 year old male offender from Shepparton was arrested, interviewed and charged for 3 counts of theft, burglary, handle stolen goods, deal property suspected proceeds of crime, drive whilst disqualified, use unregistered motor vehicle, possess drug of dependence and commit indictable offences whilst on bail. The male was remanded by police to appear at Shepparton Magistrates Court.

This highlights the need for everyone to be vigilant and immediately report suspicious activity to police.

Conduct regular checks of your property including sheds and tools.

Unfortunately it’s becoming common for criminals outside of the area to come to our neighbourhood and steal items. We all play a part in policing this brilliant part of Victoria. Great communication from our community

helps us with evidence against criminals leading to their arrest and discourages other criminals from committing offences in our area. So if it looks suspicious to you then be sure to give us a call.

In addition, there’s increasing reports of sheep thefts in the area. Make sure all stock is tagged and conduct regular checks of stock numbers, locks, fences and gates. Many farms are starting to utilise field cameras and CCTV for extra security. So it’s worth investing in these additional measures.

Keep in mind that the new Police Assistance Line is now up and running.

You can report theft, lost property, property damage, register a party or inform police when you are away from home on a holiday.

It’s as easy as calling 131 444 or going to police.vic.gov.au

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The highest point in the small township of Avenel will be the focal point for the seventh annual fun run and walk.

On Sunday 13 October families will gather and take part in the annual run or walk up Lovers Hill, if nothing else but to enjoy the view from the top.

This annual event encourages children and adults to take a new look at Avenel while enjoying a run or walk over 2.5 km and this year organisers are encouraging people to also be part of the Friendship Walk which could include a friend or a canine on a lead.

The run which commences at 9 o’clock (assemble at Tennis Club 8.30am) can be walked at a leisurely pace as well. If participants are really keen they can do it twice to test their aerobic fitness.

With the spring sunshine and a Sunday market organised Avenel

will include this extra event just for the fun of it.

Participants are asked to register by phoning 0438 678 323 to assist organisers with plans however, it is possible to register on the day as well.

The run starts and finishes near Jubilee Park and contestants are visible from there as they tackle the hill. There is an open class, secondary and primary age

group but the essence of the run is just to “have fun” and take-in the views, with families encouraged to participate.

At the same time the Avenel Market will be showcasing some of the best local fresh produce. The market which is held monthly is proud of its ‘make it, bake it, grow it’ mantra providing talented local people with an outlet for their crafts and produce.

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Over the past 100 years, the Forbes family has lived in Nagambie for over three generations, starting with James Forbes in the 1800’s with his foundry business, and following him was William Livingstone Forbes his son, in the 1900’s.

It was not unusual for a father to serve in WW1 and then a son to serve in WWII. But saying goodbye to two sons heading off to war would be hard and difficult to imagine how Eva must have felt when her sons ventured off to foreign places as teenagers of a similar age as their father was when he went to war.

William married Eva Haines from Whroo when he came home after World War One in Europe. They were blessed with two sons, Lindsay and Bruce who both were brought up in Nagambie and worked here as young men.

Bruce served in the A.I.F and went to Alice Springs and was in a Transport Unit until he was sent overseas, to serve in the infantry in Morotai which was part of the Dutch controlled Islands now in Indonesia.

In 1925 Bruce was in the Ford motor car business in Nagambie. Bruce Forbes is now 95 years of age and is one of Nagambie’s well known and respected, retired local businessman, and historian. He followed in his father’s footsteps and joined the Australian Imperial Forces A.I.F, in World War Two when he was 18 and served from 1942 – 1945.

Bruce asked permission from his father William if he could enlist, as he was under 19 years of age. His father said “yes” and signed his enlistment papers.

William’s other son Lindsay also joined the A.I.F and went overseas to serve his country as well.

Bruce and Lindsay’s father William had served in the A.I.F in the First World War in France, in the 3 Motor Transport Company unit. So he knew what his sons would face when they went into combat.

Come one, come all, the young and the young at heart, male and female.

November is approaching and so we prepare for men’s health month. Better known as “Movember,” where men grow moustaches or beards, colour their hair or eyebrows or simply do something different and enjoyable to create an awareness of the importance of good Health. All funds raised will go towards local men’s health.

This year’s Nagambie Men’s Health Events kick-off with the “Movember Walk/Run/Ride” from the Royal Mail Hotel to the Murchison East Hotel (22 Kms), on Sunday 10 th November, from

His brother Lindsay also served in the Islands overseas with the American forces making runways with heavy machinery for the aerodromes required by the military.

Bruce was demobbed in 1945 and was happy to come home. In 1946 he joined the Nagambie RSL and is now a respected Life Member of the Club and is the oldest member there.

He married Carrie (Caroline) Henderson on 24 March 1951, and was blessed with a daughter Sandra.

He left the Ford business to his brother Lindsay and started a Massey Ferguson Tractor business where the stock and feed shop is now.

By 2014, Bruce had established himself as a well known historian of many unique collections of memorabilia.

One of his most impressive collections

6.30 am. If you think you can’t walk that distance, why not ride your bike or just do part of it (maybe to the Wahring Service Station) and then get a lift with one of the support vehicles. At the end there will be a get together at the Murchison East pub dining room.

It’s a social event, all welcome.

The next event will be a “Men’s Health Breakfast”, also for men and women to celebrate men’s health together, on Wednesday 13th November. To be held at the Royal Mail Hotel, kicking off at 7.30 am and going through until 9.00 am. Guest speaker will be Brent Davies

is of his father’s 100 year old photos, 1916-1918 booklets of overseas places he’d visited, his medals, postcards, war memorabilia, newspaper cuttings, The Red Baron history and many other items that his father, William Forbes had brought home.

Congratulations Bruce on behalf of the community and your fellow RSL members for your valuable 60 years membership service to the RSL of Australia and your local Nagambie RSL sub-branch.

Bruce was amazed to find this collection after his father died. “My father” Bruce said, just placed it all in a cupboard and shut that part of his life off. He was pleased to be home.

He went into the Forbes family foundry business.”

Bruce was thrilled with what he had found and archived his father and family’s historic photos and memorabilia in his private museum.

However, for the past few years, Bruce has resided in the Nagambie Healthcare’s Lakeview Lodge hostel.

On Thursday, October, 3, in front of Bruce’s daughter Sandra Speck, nephew Brian Forbes, Nagambie RSL Vice President Larry King, his fellow hostel residents, staff and volunteers and visitors, Nagambie RSL President David Keall presented Bruce Forbes with a framed 60 year membership certificate from the Returned and Services League of Australia; the national body of the RSL. The certificate read, ‘To Bruce Forbes, in recognition of 60 years cumulative service as a member of the League.

Signed by Major General Greg Melick AO RFD FANZCN SC. National President.’

from Goulburn Physiotherapy who will focus on exercising to keep the body and mind healthy. Bookings essential, via the Royal Mail, the cost will be $20 per person. Why not get together with friends and book a table.

Finally, there will be “The Big Mow Off ”, again at the Royal Mail hotel, where the auction takes place on Friday 29 th November, from 8.00 pm. Those who are brave enough will go under the hammer and have their whiskers shaved off or coloured, by the highest bidder. Lots of laughs guaranteed.

Thanks to all our sponsors and

supporters including Royal Mail and Murchison East pubs, the Community House, Go Nagambie, the RSL, Puppa & Gaehl Real Estate, Profile Fabrics, Goulburn Physiotherapy and Jethro Malane from Nagambie Police.

If you would like to be involved and need further information, contact Reg Dickinson on 0402 093 189.

So, saddle up, start walking and talking.

Join in for yourself, for someone you know, or just to support awareness of men’s health. Put these dates in your diary.

Cheers! Good health!

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Held at the Nagambie Rowing Club, the Community Breakfast was a chance for the community to come together to thank our hard working volunteers, community groups, Strathbogie Shire representatives, sporting clubs and businesses.

of the extension to the facility, “We are well placed to have the project completed by Christmas, ready for the Summer holiday period. The new extension will give us the opportunity to have private functions with a lakeside view.”

The Nagambie Rowing Club treated attendees to a free hearty breakfast which set the scene for a great networking session. The morning was highlighted with guests given the opportunity to talk about their current projects and plans for the year ahead.

The Nagambie Rowing Club kindly donated the breakfast, with everyone attending donating towards the Nagambie HealthCare building project. Bronwyn Beadle from Nagambie HealthCare thanked the community for their ongoing support and was very appreciative of donations received.

General Manager of the Nagambie Rowing Club, Trevor Forbes spoke

Mayor Amanda McClaren praised

the staff of the Strathbogie Shire for their commitment and spoke of the need for community members to consider running for Council at the Shire elections in late 2020. “The Shire elections will come around quickly, so if you are interested in being a councillor, now is the time to start thinking about it.”

Go Nagambie will be holding information sessions in the lead up to the Shire elections to inform interested community members of what is expected of them in local government if they choose to stand for a position on Council. Dates will be advertised in the Community Voice and on facebook.

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INVITATION TO COMMUNITY GRANTS INFORMATION SESSION Representatives from Nagambie and district community groups are invited to attend an information session on the upcoming Nagambie branch of Bendigo Bank’s annual grants program.

The session will be held at the Nagambie Golf Club on Wednesday 16 th October at 10:30am.

Branch Manager Michael Prowse said the grants program will help support local community groups and organisations by making funding available for projects.

“Our point of difference is that our profits are returned back into the local community, our annual grants program is just one of the ways we are able to do this” Mr. Prowse said.

“This year the application process will be slightly different compared with previous years. As such we’re encouraging all community group representatives to attend our information session, whether they are familiar with our Community Grants Program or not.” Mr. Prowse said.

Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be available. RSVP’s are appreciated for catering purposes.

Community groups can RSVP to the Branch on (03) 5794 2565 or to the Company Secretary at secretary@ heathcotenagambie.community

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THE 2019 LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP TOUR RACES INTO TALLAROOK Each year, the Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour provides rural, regional and metropolitan communities across Australia and New Zealand with a once-ina-lifetime opportunity to experience the Lexus Melbourne Cup firsthand.

The annual Tour celebrates the heroes and stories intrinsically linked to the Melbourne Cup and its contribution to Australia’s historical and cultural heritage before returning

to Flemington Racecourse for the ‘race that stops a nationTM’ on the first Tuesday in November.

The Tallarook Hotel, in conjunction with the greater Tallarook Community are delighted to be chosen as a destination of the 2019 Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour.

The coveted Trophy will arrive in Tallarook at approximately 1pm on Wednesday 23rd October and you are all invited to come along and enjoy the festivities. We will also havetwo other Melbourne Cup Trophies on display on

the day.

11.30AM High Tea (ticketed event) 12.30PM Fashions on the Field Competition 1PM - 6PM Photo opportunities with the Cup and Talent (TBC shortly) 4.30PM Pony rides 6PM Auction Dinner with guest speaker (ticketed event) There will be fundraising for Goulburn Options Inc and Riding for the Disabled throughout the day. All proceeds raised from the charity Auction will go toward local charities and the

Tallarook Mechanics Institute Hall rebuild.

Tallarook has also been selected as one of 24 rural and regional destinations to be part of the 2019 Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour National Sweep. This is an exciting element to the Tour and if Tallarook draws the barrier of the winning horse in the Melbourne Cup, we receive a donation of $50,000 to go directly to our nominated charity, Goulburn Options Inc. Tickets for the High Tea and Auction will be on sale via Eventbrite.

FOWLES TO SPONSOR AVENEL PRIMARY SCHOOL GALA DINNER Fowles Wine are great supporters of the Avenel community and following the success of the Avenel Primary School Gala Dinner in 2017, they were more than happy to sponsor the event again in 2019.

With the organisation well on the way, the Avenel Primary School would like to extend an invitation to the greater community to attend the Gala Dinner on Friday October 25th.

“We feel extremely grateful to Fowles

Wine for giving us the opportunity to host this dinner for the Avenel Primary school with them again,” said parent and organiser Kate Steers.

“We will be holding an auction during the evening with those funds directed to the Avenel Kindergarten. It’s truly a community get together, where all our early education facilities will benefit,” said Kate.

“The evening was a great success in 2017 and we are certain that it will be

the place to be, come October 25th! We want the community to come along, and enjoy fantastic food, wine & atmosphere all whilst supporting our wonderful local primary school,” said Kate.

“We’ve added a bus service departing Nagambie and picking up along the way to Fowles Wine for those that would prefer not to drive,” concluded Kate.

There is still time to purchase tickets, with all proceeds from the evening going back to the school and

kindergarten.

Tickets are available directly from the Avenel Primary School office, 57 962 264 or contact Kate on 0448 534 617

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RDA SEYMOUR NEED VOLUNTEERS Do you have a love for horses and a little spare time to help the team at Seymour’s ‘Riding Develops Abilities’ club?

trained to teach children, but gain a huge sense of satisfaction from seeing the pure joy on the children’s faces.

Riding Develops Abilities Seymour helps children or adults with disabilities by providing riding lessons. Horses are wonderful therapy and it is amazing what can be achieved whilst on the back of a horse.

We need more volunteers, people who can lead a horse, people who can walk beside the horse to relay instructions from our Coach and ensure the child’s safety.

We need people to groom and saddle the horses prior to each rally. We need people to do many other jobs as well, no experience necessary... we will train you!

The club are calling for new volunteers and are reaching out to the Nagambie community to be a part of the club delivering the program. There is no financial gain, but the reward is much greater. You will see first hand the participants enjoy the freedom, the responsibility and companionship they develop whilst being involved with the horses.

Our program can only run due to volunteers donating their own time to help children who aren’t their own. RDA Seymour is a unique sporting club because we and our volunteers aren’t there for our own children, we are there for the child of someone we don’t even know.

The improvement in areas such as speech, concentration, confidence, physical improvement, muscular development are all clearly displayed in each lesson. The total joy and laughter provided by our horses gives these children a unique outlet.

Even the thrill of sitting up high and learning to steer a powerful animal gives these children a sense of control and independence not found in their everyday lives.

Seymour RDA are happy to announce a new partnership with Nagambie Primary School, with 7 new riders starting in term 4. The children will be bused from school on a Wednesday afternoon thanks to Seymour Coaches. Our volunteers are an amazing group of people who may not have any horses skills, may not be

We have 4/5 children per lesson, a horse leader and at least one side walker, that’s 8 or 10 volunteers besides the coach. If you can have time to help on a Wednesday 1-3.30 or every second Thursday 8-12.30 please contact us and volunteer your time. It doesn’t matter if you have another commitment and can’t make it to every lesson.

We welcome anyone who is interested to come along and see what we do.

Please contact Sally on 0412 075 774 or email RDASeymour@gmail.com Go to the RDAV website to learn more about the RDA world RDAV.asn.au

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Euroa Community Cinema Cinema Tickets Looking for a gift – or a way to save money – why not purchase a book of cinema tickets?

Books can be purchased at reception at the main Shire office (Binney Street, Euroa) during office hours. $32 for four tickets and $48 for six tickets, a saving of $2 per ticket. Canot be used for charity screenings.

Friday 11th Oct. at 8pm, Saturday Oct. 12th 8pm

Palm Beach (M, 97 mins, Comedy/Australian) A group of lifelong friends with a lifetime of history reunite for one very special occasion, however not all is smooth sailing as slowly tensions begin to mount and deep secrets arise, posing questions about the rich history this group once shared.

Saturday 19th Oct. at 8pm, Sunday 20th Oct. 4pm

Angel Has Fallen (MA15+, 120 mins, Action) Secret Service Agent Mike Banning is framed for the attempted assassination of the President and must evade his own agency and the FBI as he tries to uncover the real threat.

Saturday 26th Oct. at 8pm, Sunday 27th Oct. 4pm

Downtown Abbey (PG, 122 mins, Drama) The continuing story of the Crawley family, wealthy owners of a large estate in the English countryside in the early 20th century.

Links to each movie can be found on our website: http://www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/tourism/euroa-community-cinema/now-showing

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Do you know someone who has given a lot to our local community? Is there an awesome community group or event in the Strathbogie Shire that deserves Recognition?

We encourage you to nominate an outstanding individual or group for an Australia Day Award before nominations close on Friday 1st November at 5pm.

Strathbogie Shire Mayor Cr Amanda McClaren said there are so many wonderful people in the Strathbogie Shire who deserve recognition. “We have so many generous and dedicated people who make great things happen in our region,� Cr McClaren said.

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The afternoon will kick off with a sausage sizzle at around 1 pm. A pleasant line up of local talent will fill the airwaves so bring the family and come along and enjoy a simg along with some very talented local vocalists.

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“The Strathbogie Shire Australia Day Award Ceremonies are a great way to acknowledge and celebrate the efforts of some of our amazing community members.�

Mayor McClaren said there has been a shortage in nominations for the young citizen awards in the past few years. “We know there are many young people doing wonderful things for our community, so we really encourage people to nominate a young person who deserves recognition.�

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DO YOU WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT, BUT ARE TIME POOR TO ATTEND YOUR MEETINGS? However, we are aware that many people have other commitments at this time which make it difficult to attend the meetings each week.

T.O.W.N. (Take Off Weight Naturally) Club Nagambie have been operating in Nagambie for nearly 3 years and have had many successes with members losing weight and becoming healthier as well as developing life long habits to sustain their goals. We meet each Wednesday at 4.00pm in the Conference Room of Nagambie Health Clinic 20 Church St Nagambie, for our weekly weigh in and Group Discussion.

An exciting new venture is now commencing. In view of the limited time available to many people, an initiative known as T.O.W.N. Weigh and Go is being established. There is a joining fee followed by a low-cost weekly payment of $5. Weigh ins are encouraged each week, but membership only requires a monthly weigh-in. Full support is provided, dependent on members’ availability.

T.O.W.N. Weight Loss Clubs have provided a community service for over 50 years, with over 90 Clubs meeting weekly throughout Victoria. T.O.W.N. is a low-cost organisation, run by volunteers, to support members to lose weight, maintain their loss, and change their habits to embrace a healthy lifestyle. For more details see the website www.townclubs.com.au If you wish to know more about Weigh and Go or to learn about our weekly meetings, Nagambie T.O.W.N. Club invites prospective members to contact Yvonne Dacey on 0412 025 845 to discuss this further.

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For the last ten years, Neil O’Sullivan has been a part of the leadership team at Avenel Primary School. During this time the community has watched Avenel Primary School grow and expand to enjoy record enrolment and academic success.

Neil announced his resignation to the greater school community at the end of Term 3, with his resignation coming into effect on October 7th. Neil will be taking on the role as Principal at Kilmore Primary School at the start of term 4.

RSL NEWS The Centenary/Christmas luncheon is fast approaching, and invitations will be sent out to financial members next week. All relevant information will be on

In Neil’s final newsletter report, he reflects, “As the old saying goes, ‘find the job you love and you’ll never work another day in your life.’ My ten years at Avenel have never felt like work because there has always been a spirit of adventure amongst our staff, parents and students.

We have sought to carve out new territory together so that our children could have a broad, high-quality education.

The great thing about our school is that

the Invitation. Our oldest member Bruce Forbes has been recognized by way of a certificate from RSL Australia.

Bruce has been an active member for 60 years.

As usual, Melbourne Cup Day will be celebrated at the clubrooms on November 5th .

we never have thought we are great; we’ve always been hungry for the next improvement and we had the have has the mutual trust l to take risks together.

No matter how complex or scientific we may try to make education, the “human factor” is foremost. The friendly smile, the nurturing word, the random acts of kindness – I have had the good fortune to spend ten years in a school culture where this has been the norm.

and we are rooted in a common vision of how we want our school to be. I wish everyone the very best for the next stage of Avenel Primary School’s blossoming.”

Neil leaves Avenel Primary School knowing that he has been a big part of growing the success of the school but more importantly he has been able to bring the community and the school together, and that is by far his greatest achievement.

Like our oak tree, the roots of Avenel Primary School go deep into the ground

Always a great day Remembrance Day is November 11 th . Back to the clubrooms after the service.With the centennial celebrations well in hand, we are looking for any artifacts from 1919-2019. If you have anything you may be able lend us, for display purposes, we

can assure you they will be well cared for and returned in good order. Call David on 0433 435 145 if you can help.

A reminder that subs are due in December. If you want to pay early, be assured they will be carried into 2020.

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NAGAMBIE TENNIS COACH RAISES NAGAMBIE SCHOOL UP FOR VICTORIAN TENNIS AWARD Nagambie Primary School Principal Rob French received a letter from Gabriella Tobias of Tennis Victoria. It said “Tennis Victoria recently asked the Victorian tennis community to nominate worthy applicants for consideration for the 2019 Victorian tennis Awards. The quality of the nominations was so strong that selecting finalists was an extremely difficult task for their voting panels.”

She continued on, “Having said that, it is with great pleasure that I inform you that Nagambie Primary School is a finalist in the Most Outstanding award category. Congratulations.”

THANKS NORM – TENNIS LEGEND For over 55 years Norm Cahill, formerly of Kirwan’s Bridge, has been involved in coaching tennis at a major level. Norm now lives in Nagambie Healthcare units in Church Street. Nagambie with wife Bernice of 61 years.

For over 20 years Norm has been coaching at Puckapunyal army camp, adults and children. after school hours at the military base.

In 2013 he expanded his coaching to school children in the Nagambie area.

Many school children are still receiving the benefits of his coaching ability and

A Nagambie Primary School representative was invited to the Tennis Victoria’s Champions dinner on October 18 at the Pullman, Albert Park, where finalists will be formally recognised for their achievements.

skills to better their skills at the game.

In May 2013 he accepted the challenge to play in Japan in the Asia/Pacific Tennis Championships Mr Suzuki, a multi-millionaire Japanese businessman and an avid tennis played

Congratulations go to Norm Cahill and all the schools he coaches for teaching a strong sports ethic, playing skills as well as fair play and good sportsmanship.

even into his 90’s, was moved that countries were not friends so he inaugurated the Friendship Cup to heal any wounds from the past

Our next lunch day is on Monday 14 th October. Come along to the Hall for a noon lunch. Cost $10 Visitors welcome just book with person named below.

Friday 13 th of December is a Christmas Lunch at the The Avenel Pub.

Monday 18 th November is a trip to Yea Wetlands, details to be announced at a later date.

Bookings and inquiries to Joyce on 57962398, Grace 57962445 or Faye on 57962212

and he wanted them to get together to play tennis in a friendly relaxed environment.

Norm’s passion has always been tennis since he was a young man playing inNagambie’s High Street courts.

88 year old Norm has been married to wife Bernice for over 60 years; and shehas supported him in all his endeavours. They had a large family of 10 children of which many are interested in tennis too.

Norm was selected as the third ever Tennis Coach Australia-Victoria legend and presented with this prestigious award by tennis legend Ken Rosewall in November 2011 year at a presentation ceremony function held at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club.

So Norm is a Tennis Legend in his own right and is a fine example to tennis players across the world, and especially in our sporting district, he is accepted as a fine tennis coach.

For many years Norm has been

coaching young players on a regular basis at the Nagambie tennis courts and St Joseph’s ones. To encourage the young players he has for the past seven years conducted the Cahill Cup - Inter school challenge for participants from Nagambie Primary School, St Joseph’s, Avenel Primary School and Rushworth Primary School. All of Norm’s efforts are recognizable each week when the young school tennis players improve their playing skills.

Thanks to his continuous and dedication the local schools have benefitted from his teaching and skills and appreciate all that Norm has done for them over the many years he has worked with them.

He believes, like Don Bradman, that sport can play an important part in a child’s life. It teaches them teamsmanship, and offers them alternate interest and a healthy activity than just staying indoors.

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A SIMILAR SOLAR PANEL PROJECT AT ANOTHER SITE Goulburn Valley Water is in the implementation stage of a project to install 1.9 megawatts of solar systems on GVW land and infrastructure to help tackle climate change.

Over the coming months GVW will be rolling out 16 solar systems across sites in ten GVW townships, including Shepparton, Kilmore, Cobram and Mansfield, to help the Victorian Government reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

GVW Managing Director Peter Quinn said GVW has committed to investing $5.39M to the initiative and says going down this path just makes sense. “This is about maximising the efficiency of our business and embracing renewable energy to reduce our operating costs, keeping bills low for our customers.”

Project Manager Glenn Bewicke said GVW is committed to its carbon emission reduction targets and has selected the largest power consumer sites as priorities for the roll out.

“The technology is expected to contribute to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 4,500 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent each year, with the average annual renewable energy output more than 3,000 megawatt hours. This is equivalent to providing clean energy for 330 average residential homes."

“This is a technically feasible and cost effective way for GVW to meet some of our objectives,” he said.

Mr Bewicke said the new solar systems will pay for themselves in around eleven years through reduced energy usage.

out as an obvious step forward in this space, and one we’re more than ready to take.”

Any customers affected by works or their impacts will be advised prior to construction taking place.

“The treatment of water and wastewater is an energy-intensive business, in particular at our sites with food processing industries, so the installation of solar arrays at these larger sites was a priority.”

“This project aims to deliver multiple benefits to GVW, our customers and the environment.”

Over a 12 month period, more than 4,800 high-efficiency solar PV panels will be installed on available land surrounding some of GVW facilities, as well as some clearwater storage tanks and building roofs.

“With land available around much of our infrastructure, and favourable climatic conditions in our service area, consideration of solar technology stands

“This project will reduce greenhouse gas emissions as well as costs associated with energy bills.”

Catholic News

Presbyterian News

POUR Ecumenical Church

ROSARY BY THE LAKE: The Rosary Group from St Malachy’s invites everyone to join them in praying the Rosary at Jacobson’s Outlook on Saturday 12th October at 12:00 noon.

This will be the 102nd anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima. BYO chair.

Inquiries. St Andrew’s Nagambie. Bill Day 0429 933 116 or Bonnie Purbrick. 5794 2544.

Friday, 6 December. POUR Service at St John’s Anglican church. Noon.

Followed by bring and share lunch.

Uniting Church News

Anglican News

Catholic Services: Mass at St Malachy’s Nagambie each Sunday at 10:00am Rosary each Sunday at 9:30am before Mass and on Mondays at 9:30 am Mass at St Mary’s Avenel each Sunday at 6:00pm

The arrays have an estimated operating life of 20-30 years.

Sunday Service. Avenel Church.

9.00am. Details R.Richards. 5794 2382.

Bob Gilmour 0407 358 771 of Nagambie and Seymour UC church (every 2nd Saturday night) are conducting some movie nights each month. Details from Ken Daniels 5792 2891

Sunday, October 27. Parish of Central Goulburn annual meeting at Seymour.

10.30am. Followed by bring and share lunch. Details E.Lewin.

Thursday, 21 November. Parish of Central Goulburn’s Mother’s Union annual meeting. 1.30pm. Seymour church office.

11am Sunday services at St John’s.

Sunday, October 13, Goulburn Explorer River boat cruise on Goulburn River. 2- 4pm. Parish folk and friends invited. $30 includes Devonshire tea. Details Di Grant 5794 1720.

Thursday, 5 December. Mother’s Union Advent lessons and carols at St Paul’s Avenel. 1am.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH -

Helping communities stay safe A brand new group has recently come under the umbrella of the Community House. It is the Nagambie and District Neighbourhood Watch. However new to the NLCH, the group has existed for nearly 25 years, just five years shy of the Victorian Neighbourhood Watch itself.

Derek, the president, has been involved for twenty-four. “It was the wife who brought me along,” Derek tells me as we meet up to talk about the group and its future, “she drags me everywhere!” Derek continues with a warm laughter. But if it was her doing that Derek got involved, what made him stay? Read on to find out more about the Neighbourhood Watch and what you can do to help keep our community safe!

minimise preventable crime and promote closer ties. It can involve anything from changing numberplate screws on cars and thereby reducing risk of theft, to visiting local schools, teaching kids about crime prevention or regularly meeting up with the Victorian Police to find out what is going on in the area.

Back in the day, the Nagambie Neighbourhood Watch also pitched in to clean up around town. “We had these big “Clean Up Days” when we used to pick up rubbish on backroads and there was tons of it!” Derek says. “Although it’s been a while since we’ve done that now, as we’d like to focus more on activities relating to crime prevention.”

any suspicious activity, like cars driving past really slowly for instance. The Police reports are also important as they clearly explain what is happening; did anyone get their house broken into? Is there crime happening in the area? That kind of information is crucial.”

So what is Derek’s vision? What is he hoping to see happen in the future with the Nagambie and District Neighbourhood

Watch? “We’d like to have a lot more members!” Derek immediately states. - “And for people to start thinking more about each other and about what is going on in town.

How can we improve safety and security and not just take for granted that things are always going to stay the way they are now…”

Most people today would know at least a little bit about the Neighbourhood Watch and what they do. Perhaps you came across the group when they participated in the Glass Square Block Party, where they changed screws on about 20 numberplates? Or maybe you've noticed one of their ads in the paper? In brief, the Neighbourhood Watch is a community based crime prevention program, where the police and community work together to

So what is the local Neighbourhood Watch group all about? As I ask Derek what he thinks the group represents or involves, this is his response: “We’re a very friendly group and we welcome anybody! When the Police come around we get a report from them about what’s been going on, but essentially we’re all about helping our communities stay safe. We encourage people to keep an eye on their neighbours and report if they see

Arts Group

Craft Group

Patchwork and Quilting

Ukulele Group

Saturdays 1.00pm - 4.00pm.

The Art Room at the Primary School.

Contact: Valma Crerar 5794 1631

Mondays at the Community House.

10.00am - 12.00pm.

Contact: Beryl Dukes, 5794 2829 or bgdukes@bigpond.com

Thursdays, 10.00am - 3.00pm at the Tennis Club rooms. Contact: Pat Moroney, gmoroney@bigpond.com

Wednesdays, 9.00am.

Contact: Robyn Northey, robynalice2004@yahoo.com.au

Boomerang Bags Next meeting, Friday 11th of October, 9.30 at the Community House.

Contact: Moya Stewart, 0425 796 297 or boomerangbagsnagambie@gmail.com

Breast Cancer Support Group The group meets regularly at the Community House.

Contact: Di Proud, 5794 1520

Check Mates Mondays, 12.00pm at the Community House. Contact: Mike Thomas, michaelthomas12@bigpond.com

Computer Group First and third Friday of the month, except on school holidays.

Contact: Sally Fyfield: 0408 141 969

Garden Group Mondays 10.00am - 12.00pm. You can always buy produce even if you don't garden.

Contact: Mike Thomas, 0438 180 163 or michaelthomas12@bigpond.com

Matildas Meets regularly for different cultural adventures.

Contact: Ilona King, 0421 240 372 or larryilonaking@gmail.com

If you feel like you would like to be a part of the Neighbourhood Watch, perhaps as a passive member or active volunteer, please check out their website: www.nagambienhw. com, or come to their next meeting which is scheduled for November 17 at the Community House on 7 Prentice Street.

(More information to follow!)

Photography Group

Walking Group

Meets monthly at the Community House.

Contact: Judy Hoffman, 0427 973 228 or judyhoff@bigpond.com

Meets last Friday of the month.

Contact: Wendy Mason, mason.wendy.m@gmail.com.

Welcome Group Shared Table Next dinner will be at the Community House on the 16th of October, at 6.00pm. Theme: "All things German".

Contact: Elizabeth Branagan, emmeng@hotmail.com

Next meeting, 17th of November at the Community House.

Contact: Jana Prygodicz, pprygodicz@gmail.com

For friends, old and new!

Next event is a cruise with the Goulburn Explorer. 18th of October, 1.30pm.

Contact: Jeanette Murray, 5794 2115 or jmurray771@bigpond.com

Writing Group Tow 'n' Yarn

Neighbourhood Watch

Pictured: Derek Atherton, president of the Nagambie and District Neighbourhood Watch.

Meets regularly for caravan and camping adventures.

Next trip to Quick's Beach, 13th to 19th of November.

Contact: Max Dunstone, 5794 1868.

Second Tuesday of the month at the Community House.

10.00am - 12:00pm.

Contact: Vonnie Deering, vonniedeering@bigpond.com.

NAGAMBIE LAKES COMMUNITY HOUSE WELCOMES EVERYONE IN THE COMMUNITY Corner of Glass and Prentice Street - PO Box 191 Nagambie VIC 3608

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Nagambie PRIMARY SCHOOL

NAGAMBIE PRIMARY SCHOOL

By Principal Rob French.

ANOTHER GREAT ATHLETICS SEASON AT NAGAMBIE PRIMARY We love athletics at Nagambie PS and just before the holidays we held our annual House athletics carnival at the school. Having postponed the event for a week due to bad weather, we enjoyed a beautiful day. Steve Elson, Mr B and Greg Heathcote had the track looking fabulous. All Prep to Grade 6 students had a great day of fun, friendship, activity and competition. We had been practising our running, jumping and throwing all term in PE and after school Sporting Schools and all of the practice paid off with great performances. Congratulations to Goulburn House on their very close win this year. Their House Leaders Georgie, Murph, Jacob & Alysha were very proud to accept the shield.

NAGAMBIE PRE-SCHOOL

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT NAGAMBIE PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE We have been busy throughout the school holiday period with children utilizing booked long day care, occasional care and school aged children attending.

The weather warmed up with various activities enjoyed being outside in the sunshine.

Mud pies in our mud kitchen was a great sensory, messy play and social interaction play experience.

We also continued our cooking with the children on Fridays. We made some delicious caramel choc slice in the first week. Then some Weetbix chocolate balls the following Friday.

The Kindergarten sessions will commence the week beginning Monday 7 th October.

Before and after care will also resume this week.

ST JOSEPH'S PRIMARY SCHOOL

By Principal Leo Jones

ST JOEY'S NEWS We are fortunate to have some of the residents from ‘The Nagambie Lakeview Hostel’ and the 'Community PAG Group' come and visit our school every Monday for a morning of social activities concluding with a delicious lunch prepared in the Mackillop Hall. Each week a group of students join the residents and they conduct a few activities of their own.

Bocce, Word Finder and Charades - just to name some of the fun things the students enjoy participating in with the residents. Both residents and students look forward to their time together. The residents have made the comment that they enjoy the activities that make them think and that the students make them feel young again!

Bas - I liked played Bocce with Lucas and some of the residents.

Jessie - I like doing the word searches with the residents.

Deanna - I like meeting people that I haven't met before and talking to them.

Tilly - I really like doing the Bocce because it is fun!

AVENEL PRIMARY SCHOOL

By Principal Neil O'Sullivan

DISTRICT ATHLETICS 40 students to compete at the District Athletics Carnival in Seymour. On the day, our students represented our school with pride and determination and were great models of a focused but sporting approach to competitive events.

Eight students have progressed to the Division event to be held in Epping during the first week of Term 4. I would also like to commend the performances of our Grade 3 students for how they embraced their first opportunity to represent their school.

Finally, congratulations to Natasha Harding for her efforts in becoming the 9 Year Old District Champion – a great effort Natasha.

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GOULBURN EXPLORER CRUISE

LEARN ROCK'N 'ROLL - ROCKIN' NAGAMBIE

AVENEL PRIMARY SCHOOL GALA

FOUR VINES RUNNING FESTIVAL

Sunday 13th Oct - Lakes Leisure Park

Thursday Nights - Senior Citizens Hall

Friday 25th Oct - Avenel Primary

Sunday 3rd Nov

From 2-4pm. Parish of central Goulburn’s boat cruise on the Goulburn Explorer. Lake Nagambie. Boards at Jacobson’s Outlook 2pm. Cost $30 with afternoon tea. The Parish invites family and friends along.

Contact Di Grant. 5794 1720 for bookings.

Beginners Class 7:00-7:50pm.

Intermediate Class from 8.10pm.

358-360 High Street Nagambie.

A relaxing and fun evening with family and friends at Fowles winery.

The evening begins at 6.30pm. Tickets $80 and include a delicious 3 course meal, music and auction throughout the night. Beer & wine available for purchase.

Run through four wineries in one of six races in the heart of the Goulburn River Valley in Nagambie. Add in a food and wine festival, live entertainment and kids activities, it's an event for everyone. The event incorporates a marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km, a 2km kids race and the Vineyard Scramble - a $500 dash for cash, where the handicap is that participants have just run a marathon!

www.nagambielakespark.com.au

$10 Singles | $15 Couples Two left feet is our specialty Christine: 0499 995 380 Chris: 0428398 026 f: facebook.com/activatenagambie e: activatenagambie@gmail.com

AVENEL FUN RUN & WALK

GENERATIONS II EXHIBITION

Kate Steers: 0448 534 617 Catherine McAllister: 0429 403 777 Avenel Primary: 5796 2264

SAVE THE DATE - GO FISH NAGAMBIE

COLOURING COMPETITION

14th September - Mitchelton Art Gallery

Sunday 13th October - Walk Lovers Hill

April 2nd - 5th 2020 - Nagambie

Competition closes October 25th.

Generations II, a collection of works from the iconic Possum Family.

It's time to enjoy enjoy the seventh annual Avenel Fun Run and walk up Lover's Hill - 2.5km. Everyone is welcome and we have included a Friendship Walk with a mate or canine mate (on a lead).

Go-Fish Nagambie is BACK for 2020!

It’s more than just a fishing competition, it’s a weekend fishing festival. This is the biggest and best comp you’ll see all year, and anyone could catch the winning fish.

If you're a keen fisherman, lock in the dates as there is plenty more up for grabs in 2020.

It's Mental Health Month and to show our support this year, Rebecca Baker Pharmacy have a Colour in Alex competition! Find a copy of our October catalogue to Colour in Alex and post a photo of this on the Alliance Pharmacy Facebook page along with 25 words or less on what your favourite colour is and why, to enter to WIN 1 of 5 $100 Visa Gift Cards!

www.gofishnagambie.com.au

alliancepharmacy.com.au/colourinAlex

The exhibition allows visitors to observe the artistic similarities and subtle differences between generations.

Exhibiting Saturday 14th September – Tuesday 12th November. www.mitchelton.com.au

Enter by phoning 0438 678 323 or enter on the day 8.30am at Jubilee Park Avenel. Gold coin donation - Avenel Market on the same day.

The Community Voice invites you to our ‘What’s On’ page.

If you have an event coming up and would like the opportunity to advertise in this particular space, get in quick as we only have 8 FREE spaces available per fortnightly edition.

Please contact advertising@thecommunityvoice.com.au to book your space.

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The Men’s Shed BBB (Big Blue BBQ) will be in action during the summer months. This coming Friday it will be outside Taurus Meats in High St, burning the sausages supplied by Taurus. Hope they don’t lose business! Hopefully we will able to do other functions as requested.

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NAGAMBIE GOLF CLUB MEN’S RESULTS The fourth round of the Social club trophy was taken out by in form golfer Shane McCormick returning 37 points, with the greens cored only a week earlier putting was the big concern but McCormick negated that by chipping in on two occasions. Runner up with a handicap equaling 36 points went to David Love while third place went to the ever consistent Lindsay Hall with his usual nonchalant round managing 35 points.

The nearest the pins were collected by Michael Sloan on the 3rd making a return from a completed footy season, Alan 'Angry' Anderson claimed the 13th and Tim Baldwin floated one up to the 16th. Next weeks golf is a sponsored event with McPherson Wines providing some much sought after prizes, a two man ambrose will be played with S. Bryant on office duty and G. Bow in the bar.

The McPherson Wines two man ambrose proved a popular event with 13 pairs contesting, the course was in fine condition with the spring growing season benefiting the fairways and the greens looking great after coring a fortnight ago. With a strong south wind blowing constantly across the course the scores returned from the top finishing pairs were surprisingly good. The winners taking home a dozen bottles each of McPherson Wines finest were Kal Winnell and Jeremy Ezard, taking full advantage of the strong southerly birding all 4 par 5's on the course and shooting a 67 five under par nett 63.5 They were 3 shots ahead of runners up the surprise pairing of Des Phelan and Peter Lawrence with 76 nett 66.5, third place went to Ben Cassar and Tim Baldwin 73 nett 67.25.

The nearest the pins were keenly contested with golfers eager to take home some of the sponsors wares, Tim Baldwin claimed the 8th, Shaun Bryant fumbled one up to the 13th and Dean Brown took out the 16th as he regularly does. Thanks to McPherson Wines for there generous sponsorship they have been great supporters of the club for a number of years now. Next weeks golf will be stroke monthly medal with D. Love on office duty and J. Mills in the bar.

NAGAMBIE GOLF CLUB WOMENS RESULTS NAGAMBIE WOMEN’S GOLF RESULTS 2/10/19 Stableford event. Winner of AB&C grade was Moz Fowler with 35 points.

9 hole winner was also Moz with 21 points.

NTP on the 3rd hole was Ronda Richards 18 hole balls went to Moz 35 points and Annette Mills 33 points 9 hole balls went to Moz 21 points and Annette 16 points on a count back from Ronda 16 points also. Next week 9/10/19 will be Stableford and Final Monthly Medal Chicken Run results 3/10/19.

We had 32 players for stableford competition

played on the back nine.

Winner was Hugh Lawrence with 24 points.

NTP was Peter Lawrence.Next week 10/10/19 will be Stroke event to be played on the front nine with NTP on the 8th hole.

NAGAMBIE WOMEN’S GOLF RESULTS 25/9/19 Stroke competition,monthly medal (11), social club (6) Winner of A, B & C grade was Ronda Richards with a good score of 102-32-70 nett.

Winner of 9 hole competition was also Ronda with 52-16-36 nett.18 hole balls went to Ronda 70, and Irene Keogh 76 nett. 9 hole balls went to Ronda 36, and Judi Redfern 39.5 nett. NTP on the 8th hole was Karyn Thompson.Monthly medal winner was Ronda Richards.Please note change to syllabus.

Next week 2/10/19 will be stableford event.

Chicken run results 26/9/19.

We had 34 players for par event played on the front nine.Winner was Dave Love with +2.

Next week 3/10/19 will be stableford event to be played on the back nine with NTP on the 13th hole.

NAGAMBIE WOMEN’S GOLF RESULTS 16TH SEPTEMBER 2019 Par event. A grade winner was Jo Goodacre with +1B & C grade winner was Maureen King with19 hole winner was Jo Goodacre with +3 18 hole balls went to Jo, Moz Fowler, and Sally Bazeley 9 hole balls went to Jo, Moz and Deidre Kleinig NTP on the 3rd hole and 16th hole was Sally. Next week 23/9/19 will be Stroke event, Social Club (6), and Monthly Medal.

Chicken run results 17/9/19.

We had 21 players for stroke competition played on the back nine. Winner was Dave Love with 40-8-32 nett. NTP on the 13th hole was Allan LabasNext week 24/9/19 will be Par event to be played on the front nine with NTP on the 8th hole.On Sunday 15/9/19, 7 ladies played in the Heathcote/Nagambie annual challenge sponsored by Bendigo Bank. Irene Keogh was overall placed 2nd.

A lovely friendly day was had by all who attended. Our thanks to Heathcote Golf Club for their hospitality.

AVENEL BOWLS CLUB The weather stayed fine although it was a little cooler last Tuesday, 1st October, for the first match in Midweek pennant. Division 2 went up the Hume Freeway to Euroa where their hosts finished the allocated number of ends as the overall winner by 9 shots; well done to Pam's team on their 5 shot win but unfortunately not enough to cover the other two teams' losses.

Meanwhile Division 5 travelled a bit further along the Goulburn Valley Highway to Shepparton Park. After all their ends had been completed Avenel enjoyed an overall win by 7 shots; Maria's team managed the better while Mia's team went down by only 1 shot. This week Division was playing host to Shepparton Park while Division 5 had another away match, this time going to Euroa.

Last Saturday a large contingent of our members

went to Euroa for a practice match against Euroa and Seymour; an opportunity for the Weekend Match Committee to try some different team combinations for the coming pennant season.

Some teams fared better than others. We will have another opportunity this coming Saturday as we are once again journeying to Euroa for another practice match, this time Hill Top and Violet Town will be joining us. Those members interested in playing are asked to write their name on the list on the noticeboard and the teams will be picked Thursday evening after practice.

Tomorrow, Thursday 10th October, there will be a Working Bee starting at 9am: the aim is to continue the refurbishment of the ditches.

Remember the adage: 'many hands make light work'. A big thank you to those men who worked on the ditches last Friday, 4th October.

NAGAMBIE CRICKET CLUB The opening round of the Shepparton Cricket Association was a case of nearly but not quite.

The A Grade side played Tatura at home. With three overs remaining in the first innings Nagambie was in the commanding position of 6 for 187 when two Tatura fielders collided which resulted in both players sustaining severe injuries and being taken from the ground by ambulance. Due to the lengthy delay the match was abandoned and declared a draw. Matty Martin dominated proceedings with a rapid fire 60 runs which included 9 boundaries and a six, Luke Nolan compiled 42 whilst Zac Winter Irving 32 and Brayden Biggs 20 both remained not out.

The C Grade team travelled to Numurkah and amassed 4 for 167. Blair Taylor Lloyd smashed 80 and Will Ulrich remained 43 not out.

Numurkah chased down the total with two overs remaining losing five wickets in the process.

Jayden Sanderson 1 for 17 and Tyler Ritchie 1 for 25 were the best of the bowlers.

After a promising first season in the Shepparton Junior Cricket Association the club is fielding teams in the under 16,14,12 and 10 age groups.

The under 16 and 14 teams commence on Saturday October 12, the under 12 side starts on Saturday October 19 and the under 10's to be confirmed.

Rick Misiti is the coordinator of the Woolworths Junior Blasters program. It is a six week introduction to cricket for boys and girls aged from 5 to 7 years. Commencing on Thursday October 17 through to Thursday December 12 from 4.30 to 5.30 pm at the recreation reserve.

For more details call Rick on 0438791312.

For any other information contact Steve 0418505784, Mary 0438848288 or go to the Facebook or website.

GOULBURN VALLEY RIFLE ASSOCIATION Round three, Chas Hayes Long Range Pennant, over 2 details of 1000 yards at the Karramomus Rifle Range.

A rain squall slightly delayed the start to proceedings then a very finicky cross wind continued all afternoon.

Karramomus took out the maximum 6 points with a score of 550.17 to East Central with 533.18 followed by Nagambie’s 532.17, Shepparton Nathalia with 442.17 and Katandra on 323.13: The points awarded after each round is 6 for a win then, 5, 4, 3, 2 respectively. The final tally for all the three rounds were, Nagambie the victors on 15, closely followed by Karramomus on 14, Shepparton Nathalia 13, East Central 11 and Katandra on 8: Round three Individual scores are; Karramomus, Phil Betts 88.3, conversion to F.Class 106 plus 2 handicap for 108.3; Peter Daldy 85.5, c 102, 5, 107.5; Fred Guyatt 86.1, c 103, 5, 108.1; Leigh Metzke 92.4, c 110, 5, 115.4; Richard Wall 84.2, c 101, 2, 103.2; Stuart Keating 98.4, 4, 112.4; Simon Wall 83.1, c 100, 5, 105.1: East Central, John Maccioni 85.1, 4, 89.1; Geoff James 86.0, 6, 92.0; Paul Watkins 83.1, 4, 87.1; Graeme Kerr 103.6, 5, 108.6; Terry Gee 103.3, 4, 107.3; David Wallace 106.5, 5, 111.5; Neal Hambridge 100.2, 4, 104.2; Des Coulter 100.2, 4, 104.2: Nagambie, Josh Weaire 112.5, 4, 116.5, Kevin Epps 94.4, 5, 98.4; Rowena Dyson 101.3, 4, 105.3; Joe Melbourne 94.1, 4, 98.1; Murray Hackney 88.0, 5, 93.0; Steve Falla 85.1, c 102, 5, 107.1; Garry Thomas 84.4, 101, 5, 106.4: Katandra, Barry Wood 89.3, c 107, 2, 109.3; Peter O’Dwyer 88.7, c 106, 2, 108.7; Grant Baker 84.3, c 101, 5, 106.3: Shepparton Nathalia, Morrie Jackman 104.3, 6, 110.3; Mike Purden 90.1, 6, 96.1; Len Hayes 87.4, c 104, 2, 106.4; Rob Richards 89.3, c 107, 2, 109.3; David Black 96.6, c 115, 2, 117.6:

Thanks to everyone who contributes.

Joe Melbourne President

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Seniors (L to R): Zac Winter-Irving: Best Team Player, Blake Fothergill: Best & Fairest, Dan Fitzpatrick: Most Consisten, Steven Barber: Best Finals Player, Michael Shiels: Runner Up (Absent)

Reserves (L to R): Tim Altman: Most Improved, Fintan Butler: Runners Up, Michael Sloan: Best & Fairest, Trent Gladwin: Most Consistent, Daniel Hall: Leading Goal Kicker (Absent)

Thirds (L to R): Lachlan Russell: Best Team Player, Will O'Brien: Most Improved, Will Dalton: Runner Up / Leading Goal Kicker, Mitchell Lusted: Best & Fairest

A Grade (L to R): Keely Woosnam: Coaches Award, Sharni Lloyd: Best & Fairest / Best Finals Player, Rachael Hall: Best Team Player Sarah Sanderson: Runner Up

B Grade (L to R): Rylee Alderton: Runner Up Catrina Hutton: Coaches Award, Tasman Taylor Lloyd: Runner Up Elizabeth Furmeister: Best & Fairest Chanelle Paulke: Runner Up (Absent)

C Grade (L to R): Sarah Villinger: Best Finals Player Jess Robertson: Coaches Award, Hannah Smidt: Best & Fairest, Millee Thomson: Runner Up

Under 17's (L to R): Mia Thomson: Runner Up, Makenzie Brown: Coaches Award, Sarah Dalton: Best & Fairest, Ella Barnes: Best Finals Player

Under 15's (L to R): Charlotte Mason: Sportsmanship Award Abby Harrison: Runner Up, Cadence Verhoef: Best & Fairest, Taylah Lindner: Most Improved (Absent)

Under 13's (L to R) Katie Perry: Best & Fairest, Jessie Perry: Coaches Award, Lara-Rae Berens: Runner Up / Best Finals Player

Helen Heathcote: Life Member

Best Club Person: (L to R) Jackson Hutton & Stefan Gattuso