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JUNE 2012 Distributed in 6 Shires Est. readership 60,000 www.facebook.com/gippslander Twitter @gippslandernews RRP $1.20 Immortalise your name on a paving stone Here’s an opportunity to have your name enshrined in stone, for generations to admire and wonder who you were. The East Gippsland All Abili- ties Playground Committee is inviting individuals, families, businesses or community groups to support the building of the lat- est All Abilities Playground in Bairnsdale. East Gippsland Shire donated the use of the Davison Oval for the $1 million project, and a May- oral fund raising dinner donated $25,000. Many local clubs have been involved in financing the project, with the Bairnsdale Rotary Club donating $5000, Bairnsdale Mo- tor Expo donating the proceeds of it’s 2012 Expo, and the Bendigo Bank is now onboard with an on- line appeal. Your opportunity to support comes in the form of purchasing your own Brick Facing for $45, with your name or graphic. Two other options allow for a larger message consisting of your club or business logo, truly immortal- ising your contribution. All bricks and pavers will be displayed on a sponsors wall, rec- ognising your contribution to the project. Contact Peter Bush on 0427 047 223 or drop into the Bendigo Bank in Bairnsdale and Paynes- ville for details. Gippslander in your mailbox 90,000 readers across Gippsland Enter your business to gain recognition 2012 GSI East Gippsland Business Awards RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride Register early and save $100 See our 3 page feature inside Full itinerary Detailed maps Info Centres Registration East Gippsland businesses are encouraged to get their en- tries in for the 2012 GSI East Gippsland Business Awards. Last year saw many quality entries from all corners of East Gippsland, with the new People’s Choice award being extremely popular. The launch was held at Bairns- dale in early June, with many dignitories, sponsors and repre- sentatives from the East Gippsland business and tourism community in attendance. In launching the awards, the chair of the EGRBTA, Ian Harri- son, thanked the sponsors for the role they play in recognising the success and economic benefit that business bring to our region. Glenn Sanford, Managing Di- rector of Gippsland Secured In- vestments Ltd (GSI), said, “Par- ticipating in the awards was not only good for the community, but also a good commercial deci- sion, helping a business to raise its profile, participate in publicity and network with fellow business leaders.” GSI are the naming sponsor again this year, with many oth- ers giving their support and are acknowledged on the business awards website. Ms Fulcher, the Executive Of- ficer of the East Gippsland Re- gional Business Association, says this years awards are shaping up to be another successful event, with an infusion of new ideas. Skyshow festival on the foreshore Lakes Entrance is once again, gearing up for the 2012 NYE Skyshow festival. The Rotary Club of Lakes En- trance will be promoting the event and working with a community group of dedicated volunteers. Fundraising activities will be- gin soon, with opportunities for local businesses to be involved. However, the magnificent Sky- fest that we’re all accustomed to seeing on NYE in Lakes Entrance, may be just the beginning of a range of activities available this summer. The local Lakes Entrance BTA is busy organising free activities on the foreshore for the summer holidays, as well as investigating the possibility of a carnival. The Gippslander newspaper has stood out as the premier newspaper for the entire Gipps- land region. Distributed throughout all six Gippsland Shires, from Phillip Island in the west to Omeo in the north and Marlo in the east. All six Gippsland Shire Coun- cils have thrown their valued sup- port behind the paper, confirming to us the relevance and quality of our feature stories and articles. It is now time to take it to the next step. We’re currently in negotiations with another large monthly pub- lication that delivers directly into their readers letter boxes. The Gippslander will be in- serted into this monthly publica- tion and delivered directly to over 10,000 letter boxes. This will increase our current estimated readership from 60,000 to approximately 90,000. We’ll have more news next month, with details and informa- tion on how you can get the Gipp- slander delivered direct. In the meantime, enjoy this, our third edition, focusing on the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride and local festivals. IMAGE: LAKES PHOTOGRAPHICS

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Page 1: Gippslander June 2012

JUNE 2012Distributed in 6 Shires Est readership 60000

wwwfacebookcomgippslander Twitter gippslandernews FREE

RRP $120

Immortalise your name on a paving stone

Herersquos an opportunity to have your name enshrined in stone for generations to admire and wonder who you were

The East Gippsland All Abili-ties Playground Committee is inviting individuals families businesses or community groups to support the building of the lat-est All Abilities Playground in Bairnsdale

East Gippsland Shire donated the use of the Davison Oval for the $1 million project and a May-oral fund raising dinner donated $25000

Many local clubs have been involved in financing the project with the Bairnsdale Rotary Club donating $5000 Bairnsdale Mo-tor Expo donating the proceeds of itrsquos 2012 Expo and the Bendigo Bank is now onboard with an on-line appeal

Your opportunity to support comes in the form of purchasing your own Brick Facing for $45 with your name or graphic Two other options allow for a larger message consisting of your club or business logo truly immortal-ising your contribution

All bricks and pavers will be displayed on a sponsors wall rec-ognising your contribution to the project

Contact Peter Bush on 0427 047 223 or drop into the Bendigo Bank in Bairnsdale and Paynes-ville for details

Gippslanderin your mailbox

90000 readers across Gippsland

Enter your businessto gain recognition

2012 GSI East Gippsland Business Awards

RACV Great Victorian Bike RideRegister earlyand save $100

See our 3 pagefeature inside

Full itineraryDetailed maps

Info Centres Registration

East Gippsland businesses are encouraged to get their en-tries in for the 2012 GSI East Gippsland Business Awards

Last year saw many quality entries from all corners of East Gippsland with the new Peoplersquos Choice award being extremely popular

The launch was held at Bairns-dale in early June with many dignitories sponsors and repre-sentatives from the East Gippsland business and tourism community in attendance

In launching the awards the chair of the EGRBTA Ian Harri-son thanked the sponsors for the role they play in recognising the success and economic benefit that business bring to our region

Glenn Sanford Managing Di-rector of Gippsland Secured In-vestments Ltd (GSI) said ldquoPar-ticipating in the awards was not only good for the community but also a good commercial deci-sion helping a business to raise its profile participate in publicity and network with fellow business leadersrdquo

GSI are the naming sponsor again this year with many oth-ers giving their support and are acknowledged on the business awards website

Ms Fulcher the Executive Of-ficer of the East Gippsland Re-gional Business Association says this years awards are shaping up to be another successful event with an infusion of new ideas

Skyshow festivalon the foreshore

Lakes Entrance is once again gearing up for the 2012 NYE Skyshow festival

The Rotary Club of Lakes En-trance will be promoting the event and working with a community group of dedicated volunteers

Fundraising activities will be-gin soon with opportunities for local businesses to be involved

However the magnificent Sky-fest that wersquore all accustomed to seeing on NYE in Lakes Entrance may be just the beginning of a range of activities available this summer

The local Lakes Entrance BTA is busy organising free activities on the foreshore for the summer holidays as well as investigating the possibility of a carnival

The Gippslander newspaper has stood out as the premier newspaper for the entire Gipps-land region

Distributed throughout all six Gippsland Shires from Phillip Island in the west to Omeo in the north and Marlo in the east

All six Gippsland Shire Coun-cils have thrown their valued sup-port behind the paper confirming to us the relevance and quality of our feature stories and articles

It is now time to take it to the next step

Wersquore currently in negotiations with another large monthly pub-

lication that delivers directly into their readers letter boxes

The Gippslander will be in-serted into this monthly publica-tion and delivered directly to over 10000 letter boxes

This will increase our current estimated readership from 60000 to approximately 90000

Wersquoll have more news next month with details and informa-tion on how you can get the Gipp-slander delivered direct

In the meantime enjoy this our third edition focusing on the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride and local festivals

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2 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Shire News

Families and individuals can get involved and volunteer to support

children with a disability and their families

Volunteering is a fantastic way to

contribute to your local communityrsquos wellbeing and develop

meaningful relationships

Volunteers gain valuable experiences friendships and the satisfaction of

making a real difference

Volunteer now and make a difference

Call us to find out how you can volunteer

UnitingCare Gippsland49 McCulloch Street

Bairnsdale 3875

Phone 5152 9600wwwinterchangeorgau

Cancer Council Victoria is urging all Wellington residents to become involved in their local Relay For Life

The Wellington Relay For Life will be held on 23 and 24 March 2013 In the lead up to the event there are many opportunities to be-come involved

You can register a team and be-gin fundraising offer your support through event sponsorship or join the team of locals who organise the event in conjunction with Can-cer Council Victoria

To learn more about how you can become involved please join us at our information evening on Tuesday 19th June starting from 730 at the Sale Greyhound Rac-ing Club

Team registrations are now open and you can register by visit-

ing wwwrelayforlifeorgau today There are no age or fitness restric-tions so invite your friends family and colleagues to join in

There are many roles within the local organising team with op-portunities to become involved in all aspects of the Relay For Life If you are interested in becoming involved in organising the event please contact Collette Farley on 0408 135 274

Relay For Life is an unique op-portunity to bring the community together to celebrate cancer survi-vors and remember loved ones

Funds raised at Relay For Life allow Cancer Council Victoria to provide support services and re-sources to local patients and their families Funds also support criti-cal cancer research and commu-nity education programs

Wellington Shire Council is proud to present Plume an exhibition of recent works by Melbourne painter Stephen Giblett at its Gipp-sland Art Gallery Sale

Stephen Giblett came to the attention of Gippsland audiences as the runner-up of the 2010 John Leslie Art Prize In that year he exhibited a large painting of dying flowers which many visitors assumed to be a photograph

Giblett continues his preoccupation with photorealism in Plume a collection of eight new paintings produced specifically for the Gippsland Art Gallery which depict houses engulfed in flames

Since the John Leslie Art Prize Giblett has begun making work about the recent collapse of the United States housing bubble and the effect this financial collapse has had on the rest of the world Stephen Gib-lett works from photographs but applies a distinctive lsquoblurrsquo to each of his paintings Many have a faded and nostalgic feel that will also have an emotional resonance for survivors of Australian bushfires There is a sense that these domestic-scale events are of an epic proportion For most of these paintings the artist has sourced the smoke plume from large-scale disasters such as the explosion of Japanrsquos Fukushima Nu-clear Power Plant in 2011 and the eruption of Icelandrsquos volcano in 2010

See Plume at the Gippsland Art Gallery until 8 July 2012

Relay for Lifegears up 2013

If I canrsquot have itno one can

Tourismsurvey

Destination Gippsland is un-dertaking research in conjunc-tion with tourism research con-sultancy Urban Enterprise The overall purpose of this research is to assess the health of the tour-ism industry across Gippsland This important study will help tobull Assist in understanding the

existing performance of tour-ism businesses in Gippsland and gauge the economic im-pact of tourism

bull Identify key visitor markets for tourism businesses and key issues constraining the expansion or development of tourism businesses and indus-try and

bull Assist in the future plan-ning of the tourism industry including the provision of relevant services to tourism businesses

In order to collect this infor-mation we are asking all tourism businesses to participate in an on-line survey The survey is straight-forward to answer and will be re-questing crucial information

To participate in the sur-vey please follow this link httpwwwsurveymonkeycomsDGLTourismBusinessSurvey

3wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Shire News

June is rotary bowelscan monthldquoBowel cancer is the most com-

mon internal cancer affecting both men and women and the second most common cause of cancer related death after lung cancer This is especially the case for peo-ple over 50 with approximately 14000 new cases being diagnosed each year

About 90 Australians die of bowel cancer each week Many of these deaths could be prevented by early detection and treatmentrdquo (Tony Abbott Leader of the Op-position and former Minister for Health and Aging Howard Govt)

As a community service your

local Rotary clubs are conducting a scanning program in the Welling-ton local government area in May and are strongly urging residents over 40 or those with a history of bowel cancer in the family to avail themselves of this inexpensive and effective test The test is simple to complete and non intrusive

Bowel cancer can be treated successfully if detected in its ear-ly stages However only 40 of bowel cancers are detected early As a community service Rotary would like to change this and help people live longer and healthier lives

You could help to change this

figure by completing a bowel scanKits are available from pharma-

cies in the Wellington local gov-ernment area for $1000 Please contact your chemist or a local Rotarian for further information

ArtistsonlineQR code

Access to interactive art has just become a reality with the opening of the Creative Gipps-land eMotion meets eArt exhi-bition at the Yarragon Arts Hub this week

Baw Baw Arts Alliance spokes-person Sue Keirnan said the idea behind the exhibition was to intro-duce a cross-section of local talent to much wider audiences either physically online or all in one hit

ldquoWersquove got this great line up of visual and musical artists from all over West Gippsland such as painter Janine Good and band Shy Robyn muscian and master guitardrum maker Roger Terrill and art-ists Sue Acheson Laurie Collins Tristan Throup Wendy Olsen and Lesley Bartlettrdquo said Ms Keirnan

So it seemed mad not to use everyday communication tools to get them into the regional lime-light or indeed anywhere on the planetrdquo

ldquoWe figured by simply us-

ing digital signposts such as QR codes and making iPhone films of our profile artists we could make it easy for audiences to see them see them anytime any place any-whererdquo

Using any smartphone with a downloaded QR code app visitors to the Arts Hub can scan each ex-hibit profile board and learn more intimately about each artistrsquos inter-pretation of the lsquoeMotionrsquo theme

These films can also be seen

online by visiting the Baw Baw Arts Alliance website wwwbaw-bawartsallianceorgau going to the Alliancersquos Facebook page and clicking on Like via YouTube by searching for lsquobawbawartsrsquo or visiting httptinyurlcombbaa-emotion

The eMotion meets eArt exhi-bition is now open to the public at the Arts Hub 2 Murray Street Yarragon and will then be open 10am-4pm Wed to Sun until 26 May 2012

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June - Bowel Scan month

eMotion meets eArt

Bush poetry alive and wellGippsland Bush Poets commenced meeting

together in October 1999 and have been going strong ever since

They meet regularly at the RSL Hall in Hood Street Rosedale at 730pm

Their next meeting will be on Thursday July 12If you like to write read recite or just enjoy listen-

ing to poetry yoursquore invited to come along and join in

with a group of like-minded people Their meetings are relaxed and casual

After a very brief meeting there are recitals of po-etry to entertain the group and then a light supper and socialising

Bush poets are regularly asked to visit retirement homes and assist at charity functions Further info can be sought from Margaret on 03 5147 1383

Gippslander onFacebookwwwfacebookcomgippslander

4 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Great Victorian Bike Ride

Wellington Shireproudly supports theRACV Great Victorian

Bike RideFor information and assistance

Visitor Information CentresSale 8 Forster St - T 1800 677 520

Yarram Commercial Rd - T 03 5182 6553Maffra 96 Johnson St - T 03 5144 1108

Saturday 24 November - Sunday 2 December 2012 The RACV Great Victorian

Bike Ride is set to transport 4000 adventure seekers to Gipp-sland in 2012

Bicycle Network Victoria Event Manager Mr Darren Allen said that this yearrsquos nine day bike riding holiday was taking advan-tage of one of the most stunning routes in Gippsland

ldquoThe Grand Ridge Road which snakes through the Strzelecki Ranges is arguably Victoriarsquos pre-mier bike touring routerdquo Mr Allen said

The 591 kilometre bike tour-

ing holiday will feature the very best of Gippsland including two days riding the spectacular Grand Ridge Road bike touring along-side Gippsland Lakes and rivers forests historic towns gourmet produce wineries Lakes Entrance and Phillip Island

ldquoGippsland has some of the best bike riding in Australia gen-tle gradients quiet country back-roads and scenery to die for - mak-ing it ideal for bike riders of all levels rdquo he added

The holiday starts in Lakes Entrance on 24 November with

overnight stops planned for Bru-then (24th) Briagolong (25th) Rosedale (26th) Traralgon (2 nights 27th and 28th) Yarragon (29th) Mirboo North (30th) and San Remo (1st Dec) with a finish on Phillip Island

For those who canrsquot get away for the week but still want to be part of the fun can join the three day RACV Great Vic Getaway from Yarragon to Phillip Island For those after a taste of the event then join the one day RACV Great Vic Community Ride from San Remo to Phillip Island

ldquoExperiencing the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride is one of lifersquos must dorsquos I urge anyone looking for a week they will never forget to come on the ride Itrsquos a week in another worldrdquo Mr Allen added

The nine-day ride is a fully ca-tered camping holiday There is extensive back up including lug-gage transport a licensed cafe un-der canvas full medical team and bicycle repair facilities

If you enter by 27 July you save $100 off the entry fee

If you donrsquot want to ride then

come along and join the 400 vol-unteers

More information on the worldrsquos biggest one week fully supported bike ride wwwgreat-viccomau or 1800 616 600

SPEND A WEEK IN ANOTHER WORLD

Baillieu govtslashes bike $$$

The 2012 budget papers show that the government has made a deliberate decision to slam the door on Victoriarsquos bike riders

The foundation of the Statersquos bike infrastructure investment the Vi-cRoads Bicycle Program has been slashed to zero (Some commitments from previous budgets are still trickling through)

None of the high priority infrastructure projects which were planned for next year have been funded Desperately needed lanes signals inter-sections and other urgent safety improvements have been dropped

Save money withEarly Bird Fees

Entries for the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride are now open Tickets can be purchased via their website wwwgreatviccomau

bull Earlybird Entry for 9 Day Ride Adults $865 (normally $965) Children 13-17 $625 (normally $725) Children 6-12 $315 (normally $415) Children U5 Free

bull The Great Vic Getaway 3 Day Ride Adults $445 (normally $545) Children 13-17 $315 (normally $415) Children 6-12 $155 (normally $255) Children U5 Free

Save $100 if you enter before July 27

5wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Great Victorian Bike Ride

Proudly supporting all participantsin the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride

Visitor Information CentreTelephone 1300 133 309 - 123 Princes Hwy Yarragon

Mon-Sat 630am-530pm Sunday 730am-6pm

Day 1 - 45kmLakes Entrance to

BruthenLakes Entrance is the start of

this years Great Victorian Bike Ride

After sampling the best views over the town lakes and Ninety Mile Beach the Ride will get un-derway and head towards Metung

Metung is an idyllic little sea-side village where yoursquoll enjoy a relaxed lunch overlooking the Gippsland Lakes

Off into the hills and magnifi-cent mountain views will greet you as you follow the Tambo Riv-er towards the old timber town of Bruthen

With the Victorian Alps shad-owing you Day 2 gives you some varied riding and terrain

Following the Great Alpine Road towards Bairnsdale yoursquoll enjoy the downhill run through farmland and sheep country

Passing through the outskirts of Bairnsdale will bring you through the fruit and vegetable growing district of Lindenow with itrsquos rich fertile soil and quiet tree lined roads

A gentle climb towards Stock-dale allows for a gradual descent into Briagolong for your overnight stop

This is the heart of Gipps-land Lush farming stunning views of the High Plains and the Strzelecki Ranges looming

Quiet country roads lead you to Lake Glenmaggie set amidst beautiful bushland the ideal set-ting for a break beside the water

The second half of the day is an easy downhill run towards Hey-field Another classic Gippsland town where lunch will be enjoyed

Rosedale is an easy ride from here and the next overnight stay

The Grand Ridge Road lays in wait today perhaps the big-gest challenge of the entire Ride

Wind your way up the Str-zeleckirsquos towards the beauty of Tarra Bulga National Park

On your way through Gorman-dale via bushland and pastoral areas the serious uphill climb be-gins

Powers Hill will test your stam-

ina prior to turning onto the Grand Ridge Road

Stunning views greet you on this climbing winding wonder-land of tall forests and deep gul-lies

After a short stretch of unsealed road Tarra Bulga approaches with tree ferns and rainforest on all sides The road winds through the giant gums with plenty of time to explore the National Park

A 33km downhill run then takes you to the next overnight stop Traralgon

Day 5 is a rest day in Traralgon

The Latrobe Valley is the power centre of Victoria

During the day you will take in views on both sides of the Valley

Slight inclines up to Glengarry Tyers and Yallourn North giving great views of the huge power sta-tions scattered throughout the La-trobe Valley

Willow Grove and Blue Lake are the stopping points for a re-laxing lunch and a rest from the climbing

Through Gippslandrsquos Gourmet region descend towards Yarragon a quaint village on the Princes Highway for the next stop

Another day of great views and heavily timbered forests

Back to the Grand Ridge Road as you head into the Mount Worth State Park after passing a few small towns along the way

Heading towards Mirboo North the trees open up to reveal stun-ning views in all directions Al-most giving you glimpses of the south coast of Victoria

With small dips and climbs along the way Mirboo North is a welcome stop for the night

This is the longest days Ride heading over a ridge to then de-scend towards the coast

The smell of salt water will be in your nostrils as you descend on the town of Inverloch

The views keep getting better as you travail the coast along the Bunurong Coastal Road

Winding along flat terrain

passing through Wonthaggi cruis-ing along the Bass Coast your stop for the night then comes into view San Remo

The grand finale Phillip Is-land (Great Vic Community Ride)

Time to tackle the Island Scoot over the bridge and take in the views

Phillip Island is a paradise of coastal resorts and pristine beach-es Plenty of shopping in Cowes koalas at the Koala Reserve and some gorgeous natural wetlands

Here you can pat yourself on the back for completing the 591 kilometre ride and making some great new friendships

With three ride options the 9 day 591km ride the 3 day RACV Great Vic Getaway ride and the 1 day RACV Great Vic Community Ride there is something suitable for everyone

Early bird prices expire on July 27 so wwwgreatviccomau

Day 2 - 93kmBruthen toBriagolong

Day 4 - 80kmRosedale to

Traralgon

Day 3 - 84kmBriagolong to

Rosedale

Day 6 - 82kmTraralgon to

Yarragon

Day 7 - 60kmYarragon to

Mirboo North

Day 8 - 108kmMirboo North to

San RemoDay 9 - 40km

San Remo toPhillip Island

6 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Great Victorian Bike Ride

If yoursquore participating in the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride yoursquore in for more than just a fitness run

Gippsland is so diverse itrsquos im-possible to put it into one basket and say ldquohere this is what Gipps-land is all aboutrdquo

From the beginning of the ride in Lakes Entrance you canbull Catch a wave on the Ninety

Mile Beachbull Go for a charter cruise on the

Gippsland Lakesbull Savour delicious seafood

in Lakes Entrance and San Remo

bull Down a boutique beer from the Bullant Brewery in Bru-then and the Grand Ridge Brewery in Mirboo North

bull Explore the history of Gipps-land on the walking trails

bull Have at least ldquoonerdquo coffee per day at a local cafe or bakery

bull Visit historic Walhalla on your rest day

bull Enjoy the Gippsland Gour-met Trail

bull Explore the Tarra Bulga Na-tional Park

bull Have a drink at some classic country pubs and meet the locals

bull Get a taste for Gippsland wine

bull Embrace the uphills with the rewards of the downhills with stunning views along the way

bull Have a massage or some fine chocolate from the Phillip Is-land Chocolate Factory

bull Ride the famed Grand Ridge Road

These along with many more activities and wonders will greet you along your journey through Gippsland

Visitor Information Centres along the way will have all manner of detailed support information to make your journey as pleasant and informative as possible

Latrobe City Council welcomes the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride 2012

TRARALGON27 - 29 November 2012

HAROLD PRESTON RESERVE

EntertainmentStreet Stalls Market Tours

amp More

PROPOSEDAC TIVITIES

INCLUDE

1300 367 700 eventslatrobevicgovau

EnquiriesLatrobe City Council Events Team

Make us your first stopVisit our friendly team to help make the most of your visitFree visitor guides amp maps Attraction tickets

Visitor Information CentresOpen daily 900am - 500pmPhillip Island 1300 366 422Newhaven 895 Phillip Island Road Cowes 91-97 Thompson Avenue Inverloch 1300 762 43316 ArsquoBeckett Street Wonthaggi 1300 854 3341 Bent Street (Cnr Bass Hwy)wwwvisitbasscoastcom wwwvisitphillipislandcom

Accommodation bookingsEvent information Things to see amp doLocal produce amp souvenirs

Catching waves deliciousseafood sampling winesand stunning scenery

A journey through Gippslandis like experiencing another world

7wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

2012 GSI East Gippsland Business Awards

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$100per night

per couple

2012 GSI East GippslandBusiness Awards

Application forms available nowwwweastgippslandbusinessawardscomau

East Gippsland businesses are encouraged to enter the 2012 GSI East Gippsland Business Awards which will be presented at a gala dinner on October 19

Entries open on June 1 and all local businesses are eligible to en-ter the awards which recognise businesses and business people in East Gippsland and their contribu-tion to the region

There is also a range of spon-sorship options for businesses that wish to support the event Spon-sors reap the benefits of having their business name and logo in-cluded on a range of high-profile marketing and promotional mate-rial

Held each year by the East Gippsland Business and Regional Tourism Association (EGBRTA) the GSI East Gippsland Business Awards cover all industries in East Gippsland

This year awards will be pre-sented in categories including retail manufacturing trades and construction professional servic-es tourism agribusiness health and community personal services hospitality and accommodation and a new category for Eco-Ad-venture

There are also two ldquoexception-

alrdquo awards The Young Achiev-errsquos Award and the Outstanding Achievement Award

ldquoThe 2012 GSI East Gippsland Business Awards offer a great opportunity for businesses to do some marketing and promote their achievementsrdquo says the Execu-tive Officer Patricia Fulcher ldquoIt also presents businesses with a chance to get some constructive feedbackrdquo

Ms Fulcher says the 2012

awards are shaping up to be an-other successful event with an in-fusion of new ideas this year

ldquoThe East Gippsland Business and Regional Tourism Associa-tion is encouraging all business in East Gippsland to apply We can provide assistance to any business that would like help with their ap-plicationrdquo

Application forms available atwwweastgippslandbusinessa-

wardscomau

EG Mayor Dick Ellis Chair EGRBTA Ian Harrison Tim Bull MP Glen San-ford CEO GSI and Patricia Fulcher Executive Office EGRBTA

BusinessAwards2012

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Be recognised for your business success and contribution to the economy and lifestyle of East Gippsland

Entries open now

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Choir to farewell theCorque on itrsquos final voyage

After 20 years of plying the North Arm in Lakes Entrance filled to the gunwhales with hap-py customers The Corque is be-ing retired

Geoff Mahlook owner and op-erator of the Wyanga Park Winery has been operating the Corque since 1992 when it was purchased from Lakes Alexandrina in South Australia

ldquoShe was brought to Lakes En-trance on the back of a truck and has since carried more than 50000 passengers up the North Armrdquo said Mr Mahlook

ldquoWersquove had a great time being part of the charter boat scene here in Lakes Entrance but now itrsquos time to focus on our core business making and selling winerdquo he said

ldquoWersquoll leave the boating opera-tions to the charter professionals of which there are plenty in Lakes Entrancerdquo

The last voyage of the Corque will be on Sunday June 9 2012

The Corquersquos final voyage will be manned by the Nowa Nowa

Menrsquos Choir who will sing dirges and no doubt lift a glass or two to mourn the ending of an era

For those wishing to make a fi-nal booking on the Corque before

June 9 contact the Wyanga Park Winery on 03 5155 1508 or visit the Lakes Entrance website wwwlakesentrancecom where you can book online

8 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Briagalong Art amp Film Feature

BIG SCREEN COMING TO BRIAGOLONG

8 ndash 10 JUNE 2012

OPENING NIGHT IN BRIAGOLONGFRIDAY 8 JUNE 800PMTHE CUP (PG)A triumphant and courageous true story about champion jockey Damien Oliver from the director of Phar Lap and The Lighthorsemen

A light supper will follow the screening

Tickets $10$8 concession ticket sales from 715pm

FAMILY SCREENINGSATURDAY 9 JUNE 1100AMHAPPY FEET TWO (PG)Tickets $2

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 130PMTHE EYE OF THE STORM (MA15+)Tickets $10$8 concession

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 400PMANY QUESTIONS FOR BEN (M)Tickets $10$8 concession

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 700PMBRIAGOLONG FAST FILMMAKING CHALLENGE SCREENING amp AWARDS NIGHT (UC)PLUS ST KILDA SHORTS (UC)Tickets $10$8 concession includes entry to Red Dog at 900pm

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 900PMRED DOG (PG)A warmndashhearted story about a dog that becomes an outback legend Josh Lucas Rachael Taylor and Luke Ford star opposite Koko the red kelpie in this box offi ce smash

Tickets $10$8 concession

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 1030AMTHE ARTIST (PG)Winner of 5 Academy Awards

Tickets $10$8 concession

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 100PMSOUTH SOLITARY (M)Tickets $10$8 concession

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 345PMORANGES AND SUNSHINE (M)Tickets $10$8 concession

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 730PMTHE HUNTER (M)Tickets $10$8 concession

VENUE amp TICKETSBriagolong Mechanicsrsquo Institute Hall Avon Street Briagolong

Festival Pass $30 entry to all fi lms

Tickets available at the door

persons under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian

wwwnfsagovaubigscreen

THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR MEDIA PARTNER

Riverstone CafeFriendly Country Hospitality

Fresh Menu with Local ProduceGreat Coffee and Homemade Cakes and Slices

Relaxing Alfresco Outdoor AreaOpen 7 Days from Breakfast to 430pm

Open For Dinner by BookingFully Licensed

VISIT AURAZ NEXT DOORBeautiful Gifts Jewellery Insence Scarves Clothing

Local Art Handicrafts and much more

Forbes Street BriagolongPhone 03 5145 5566

Briagolong General Store amp Post Office

Fuel GroceriesIce Newsagency

Open 7 Days 8am - 7pm

6 Avon st BriagolongPhone 5145 5200

Ten years ago a group of artists in the township of Briagolong es-tablished ldquoThe Big Galleryrdquo (in a very little building) It is now the briagolongartgallery in very spacious accommodation

Celebrating this milestone is an exhibition of work past and pre-sent 20 painters printmakers and drawers extraordinaire will be exhibiting the best of their work done over the last decade

Diverse subject matter executed with talent and consummate skill has been an ongoing hallmark of this group

Many of the artists involved themselves in a recent renovation which converted what was the old Briagolong garage to a vibrant ex-hibition space still retaining the heritage value and appearance of the building

This is a great opportunity to visit an exciting and beautiful gal-lery space Certainly more spa-cious than the first gallery

The exhibition ldquoHappy Re-turnsrdquo will have an official open-ing on Sunday the 27th May at 200pm and will continue till 8th of July all welcome

Open Saturday and Sundays 11am to 400pm or by appoint-ment

The Gallery is situated at the corner of Forbes and Avon Sts Briagolong

Contact 03 51 455439 or email briagolongartgallerygmailcom

From LittleGalleries BigGalleries Grow

CommunityHouse for all

Briagolong Community House has provided learning course to the Briagolong Com-munity since its inception in 1992

Originally meetings and cours-es were held at the Mechanicsrsquo Institute and the local primary school

In 1999 after much assistance from the Maffra Shire Council a purpose built extension was added to the Mechanics Institute Hall where all courses and meetings now take place

Everything from computer courses for beginners and ad-vanced yoga practice and patch-work quilting are available

Courses run in the mornings afternoons and some evenings

The Community House has computers you can access for a small fee of $2 per hour Word pro-cessing spreadsheets and even the Internet is available

For more information go to wwwbriagolongcomau

Briagolong CommunityHouse Inc

RedgumReview

The Redgum Review is Bri-agolongrsquos own community news-letter published monthly

A group of dedicated volunteers put together the newsletter each month relying on contributions from the public and business own-ers alike

The newsletter can be down-loaded from their website on the 7th day of each month

If yoursquod like to contribute email in Word format to bchbr-igolongcomau

Briagolong Hotel

8 - 10 Forbes Street Briagolong VIC 3860Tel (03) 5145 5202

Fax (03) 5145 5202

The Briagolong Hotel provides a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where you can enjoy a great meal and

really cold beer

briagolongartgallerycnr avon amp forbes sts briagolong 3860

HAPPY RETURNSan exhibition celebrating the galleryrsquos 10th

anniversary by showcasing the work of past and present artists associated with the gallery

current may 26 - 8 july 2012gallery open 11 - 4 sat amp sun

t 03 5145 5454 or 03 5145 5439e briagolongartgallerygmailcom

w briagolongartgallerycom

9wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Briagalong Big Screen Film Festival

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 100PM South Solitary DirWrit Shirley Barrett 2010 110 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A young unmarried woman arrives on an isolated island with her uncle the new lighthouse keeper Starring Miranda Otto Barry Otto and Marton Csokas

Stunningly photographed South Solitary is a very special filmDavid Stratton at thE MoViES

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 345PMorangES and SunShinE Dir Jim Loach Writ Rona Munro 2010 104 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

This masterfully mounted slow-burn drama tells the true story of British social worker Margaret Humphreys (Emily Watson) who in the 1980s sought to locate the victims of a secret government policy that shipped poor children to the colonies with the promise of a better life Starring Hugo Weaving Emily Watson and David Wenham

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 730PMthE huntEr Dir Daniel Nettheim Writ Julia Leigh (novel) Alice Addison Wain Fimeri 2010 100 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

Based on the acclaimed novel by Julia Leigh The Hunter is a powerful psychological drama that tells the story of Martin (Willem Dafoe) a mercenary sent from Europe by a mysterious biotech company to the Tasmanian wilderness on a dramatic hunt for the last Tasmanian Tiger

The Hunter is a compelling and beautifully made filmDavid Stratton at thE MoViES

tiMEtaBlEdatE tiME FilM

FrEE SChool SCrEEningS

Fri 8 Jun 1000am Little Big Shots (UC)

Fri 8 Jun 1245pm Bran Nue Dae (PG)

gEnEral SCrEEningS

Fri 8 Jun 800pm OPENING NIGHT The Cup (PG)

Sat 9 Jun 1100am FAMILY SCREENING Happy Feet Two (PG)

Sat 9 Jun 130pm The Eye of the Storm (MA15+)

Sat 9 Jun 400pm Any Questions for Ben (M)

Sat 9 Jun 700pm Briagolong Fast Filmmaking Shorts Awards + St Kilda Shorts (UC)

Sat 9 Jun 900pm Red Dog (PG)

Sun 10 Jun 1030am The Artist (PG)

Sun 10 Jun 100pm South Solitary (M)

Sun 10 Jun 345pm Oranges and Sunshine (M)

Sun 10 Jun 730pm The Hunter (M)persons under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian

VEnuE amp tiCKEtS Briagolong Mechanicsrsquo institute hall (tickets at door) Avon Street Briagolong

Check program for ticket prices Festival Pass $30 ndash see all the films for one low price

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

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FILM FESTIVAL

BRIAGOLONG

JUNE 8ndash10

BIG SCREENBIG SCREEN

MEdIA PARTNER

welcome to Big Screen 2012

oPEning nightFRIDAY 8 JUNE 800PMthE CuP Dir Simon Wincer Writ Simon Wincer Eric OrsquoKeefe 2011 106 mins (PG)

Tickets $10 $8 concession Ticket sales from 715pm A light supper will follow the screening of The Cup

In 2002 Damien Oliver was the best jockey in the land the beloved son and grandson of noted jockeys before him When tragedy strikes his family just days before the Melbourne Cup will Damien decide to ride the spirited Media Puzzle A triumphant and courageous true story from the director of Phar Lap and The Lighthorsemen

A big-screen experience with lavish production design and geographical scopehellip This is polished mainstream filmmaking Scott Murray thE agE

FaMily SCrEEningSATURDAY 9 JUNE 1100AM haPPy FEEt two Dir George Miller Writ George Miller Gary Eck Warren Coleman Paul Livingston 2011 100 mins (PG)

Tickets $2

Itrsquos time to get happy In the footsteps of the Academy Award winning Happy Feet comes this comic musical adventure for all ages

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 130PMthE EyE oF thE StorM Dir Fred Schepisi Writ Patrick White (novel) Judy Morris 2011 114 mins (MA15+)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

Elizabeth (Charlotte Rampling) is a once great beauty who controls her staff and her adult children to the very end Judy Davis plays the daughter with a failed marriage into French nobility Geoffrey Rush plays the son a playboy actor with a knighthood Based on the novel by Nobel Prize winner Patrick White from director Fred Schepisi this is a sharp and ruthlessly comic exploration of family relationships

hellipthe array of talent in and around this film makes this a grand effortMargaret Pomeranz at thE MoViES

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 400PMany QuEStionS For BEnDir Rob Sitch Writ Santo Cilauro Tom Gleisner Rob Sitch 2011 114 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A romantic comedy about a perennial bachelor (Josh Lawson from Thank God Yoursquore Here The Librarians and Sea Patrol) who starts to question his lifestyle From the Aussie comedy outfit Working Dog creators of The Castle The Dish and The Panel

urbane and sophisticatedVicky Roach thE daily tElEgraPh

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 700PM Briagolong FaSt FilMMaKing ChallEngE SCrEEning + awardS night2012 (UC)

Tickets $10 $8 concession Ticket price includes entry to Red Dog at 900pm

Watch films made around Briagolong by Fast Film Challengers at the Fast Filmmaking Competition screening Support and see your friends family and town up on the Big Screen

PluS St Kilda ShortS2010 45 mins (UC)A sampling of short films from some of Australiarsquos most exciting new talent direct from the St Kilda Film Festival

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 900PM rEd dog Dir Kriv Stenders Writ Louis de Berniegraveres (novel) Daniel Taplitz 2011 92 mins (PG)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A warm-hearted story about a dog that becomes an outback legend Luke Ford Josh Lucas Rachael Taylor and Noah Taylor star opposite Koko the red kelpie In the tradition of Lassie this comedy adapted from the Louis de Berniegraveres best-selling novel is based on a true story

This superb all-ages picture gets everything rightLeigh Paatsch hErald Sun

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 1030AMthE artiSt DirWrit Michael Hazanavicius 2011 100 mins (PG)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A loving recreation of Hollywood in the 1920s on the verge of the introduction of sound As silent movie star George Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion he sparks with Peppy Miller a young dancer set for a big break Starring Jean Dujardain Beacutereacutenice Bejo John Goodman James Cromwell

This is not a work of film history but rather a generous touching and slightly daffy expression of unbridled movie love AO Scott nEw yorK tiMES

winner 3 AACTA awards

winner AACTA award

winner 5 Academy

Award

winner 3 GoldenGlobes

winner 7 BAFTAS

The Big Screen Film Festival will return to Briagolong for the eighth big year with a weekend full of screenings

Opening Night on Friday June 8 fea-tures the triumphant and courageous Aus-tralian horse racing story The Cup

At the heart of this true story is Damien Oliver a young jockey who loses his only brother in a tragic racing accident just days before the 2002 Melbourne Cup

Opening Night tickets include a light supper at the Mechanicsrsquo Institute Hall af-ter the screening hosted by the Mechanicsrsquo Institute Hall Committee

On the evening of Saturday June 9 enjoy the second Briagolong Fast Film Making Challenge Screening and Awards Night Watch films made around Briagolong by Fast Film Challengers Support and see your friends family and town up on the Big Screen PLUS a special sneak preview of the St Kilda Short Film Festival touring program ndash straight from St Kilda

ldquoThe Big Screen Film Festival gives Gippsland audiences the opportunity to enjoy an array of award-winning and ac-claimed filmsrdquo said Festival Co-ordinator Gordana Bacic ldquoWe are especially de-lighted to be returning to Briagolong for the eighth time Itrsquos a fantastic weekend of filmsrdquo said Gordana

Big Screen Film Festival is an initiative of the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) and brings new and archival films to audiences across regional and rural Australia

Other Briagolong Big Screen film festi-val highlights include feature films Happy Feet Two The Artist The Eye of the Storm and The Hunter

For screening and ticket details check the printed program in town or go to wwwnfsagovaubigscreen

Big Screen FilmFestival 8 years on

10 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gippslander Newspaper

Gippslandrsquos Newspaper

This month wersquove decided to display both our website and Face-book page to demonstrate what other businesses can do as well as showcase what wersquore up to

Between Mark Watson and Shane Kidd a new newspaper has been born for Gippsland

Now in itrsquos third edition print-ed monthly it reaches out to an es-timated 60000 readership across Gippsland

In tandem with the printed newspaper is the online version here at wwwgippslandercomau

A few features of the website is the ability to use the RSS news subscription service By signing up to an RSS feed you can receive in your email inbox every article that is uploaded to the website

A full dis-

tribution map can be found show-ing all 450 outlets where the Gipp-slander is circulated each month

Please support your local dis-tributors as without them this wouldnrsquot be possible

A full Market listing is also available updated regularly to en-able you to find which market is on where across Gippsland

Signup to our monthly News-letter via the website send us a Letter to the Editor check our Advertising Rates or simply ac-cess the site to have a good read of local Gippsland stories about Gippslanders

Facebook - is itreally necessary

Many business owners when faced with the prospect of having to setup a website for their business can feel overwhelmed and totally not up to the task

Then if having one website wasnrsquot enough now yoursquore told you need a Facebook page as well

Do not despair itrsquos not any-where near as difficult to setup a Facebook page as it is to setup and maintain your business website

There are no hosting fees no domain name registration and generally no technical upgrades or maintenance

Yoursquove just got to figure out how to use Facebook then be prepared to re-learn it every six months when they change or up-date their interface

Setting up is as simple as sign-ing yourself up for a Facebook ac-count This account will be in your personal name and will only be your personal Facebook page

Next you create a new ldquoBusi-ness Pagerdquo This page works ex-actly the same as your personal page with a few hidden extras

People cannot be ldquofriendsrdquo with your business page They can only

Like your business page As well your business page can only Like other business pages it cannot be-come friends with anyone

Thus the aim of the game is to get as many people to Like your page as possible The more Likes you have the more exposure your business postings will receive

When you post a comment special or photo on your business page it then feeds out to the News Feed on all your Likers pages

They can then Like your in-dividual posts or they can Share your posts meaning they re-post your article on their Wall which then appears on their friends News Feeds

Your news or specials can very quickly spread out to a huge net-work of friends and their friends In my opinion itrsquos the cheapest and easiest way of spreading your good news Our Facebook page is to be found at wwwfacebookcomgippslander

450 Outlets across Gippsland

11wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Home Farm Business

The dyingart of thetechnophobe

It used to be fun being a technophobe Complaining about pro-graming video recorders wondering why disks didnrsquot already come formatted referring to the internet as the lsquoworld wide webrsquo won-dering why everyone knew how to download movies except you and having to learn new verbs almost daily - blog Google Skype poke tweet spam like surf youtube phish hack upload download VOIP browse bookmark etc

These days however even committed technophobes are fast running out of excuses Itrsquos get-ting harder to get traction with grievances when computers are up and running as soon as you switch them on when a novice can cre-ate movies and slideshows in min-utes when all your gadgets sync automatically and when you can accrue 400 friends without ever talking to them

Back when a search engine was a friendly librarian Apple realised that technology and gadgets could be both beautiful and user friendly

Apple didnrsquot invent the computer MP3 players mobile phones or e-readers They effectively just sim-plified the steps involved in using them and turned the hardware into works of art

It has never been easier to com-municate and learn to do things faster and smarter In the process technology can even positively impact the environment through innovation and lateral thinking

Sadly for technophobes they will need a new focus Theyrsquore not the sought after specialists they once were Politics perhaps

Remember setting up the VCR

wwwgippslandercomauwwwfacebookcomgippslander

Forestry woodchippingand protecting our Koalas

Eden woodchip in the redEden export woodchip mill has just recorded its first

ever loss in 40 years of woodchipping East Gippsland forests Losses disclosed to ASIC total $126430

Mystery surrounds the accumulated losses at the mill considering the majority of their products (trees) are currently subsidised by the Baillieu Government

Baillieu Govt slashes environment budgetThe latest budget has axed $130 million from the Vic

Govtrsquos environmental departments This includes post-bushfire work and climate change programs

Logging subsidies however enjoy a continued hand-out of over $50 million

How much can a koala bearVictoriarsquos koalas have been excluded from being list-

ed by the Federal Government as a vulnerable speciesQueensland NSW and ACT koalarsquos can rest easy fol-

lowing the rulings Their habitat cannot be razed to the ground without extensive government interference

Koalas in the Strzelecki forests however were not af-forded that protection Most of their habitat is on private land available for clear felling to feed the Maryvale pa-per mill

12 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gippsland Real Estate

A 4

B 2

C 2

Price $$549500Internet 3254245Contact Chris Morrison 0419 381 832

Sale 178 Macalister StreetLUXURY PRESTIGIOUS LOCATIONbullCharming spacious amp open informal living bullSeparate dining or sitting room bullLarge bedrooms bullBeautifully appointed bathroom bull2nd shower bullBeautifully manicured gardens bullSalersquos most sought after address

Sale 34 Dryden PlaceCOMFORTABLE AFFORDABLE AS NEWbullFantastic open plan kitchenmealsfamily bullSupersized bedrooms bullSpacious lounge bullNortherly aspect to living areas bullDucted central heating + split system ac bullSun drenched al-fresco bullGreat value for money

Price $329500Internet 3971845Contact Chris Morrison 0419 381 832

4 A 2 B 2 C

A 3

B 2

C 2

Price $329500Internet 3799659Contact Stephen Chalmer 0419 381 831

Sale 1135 Market StreetBRILLIANT AS NEW TOWNHOUSEbullSpacious open plan living bullExcellent kitchen amp bathrooms bullSunny northerly aspect bullDucted central heating bullSplit system air conditioner bullDbl garage with secure access bullOwn title - no body corporate

Sale Unit 1102 Stawell StreetNeat affordablelocatioNbullClose to CBD bullLovely private garden bullLight and airy bullWell equipped kitchen and bathroom bullCosy lounge bullLock up garage bullSuit investorowner occupier

Price $229500Internet 3997505Contact Stephen Chalmer 0419 381 831

3 A 1 B 1 C

237-239 Raymond Street SaleTelephone 03 5144 4333 wwwchalmercomaustephencchalmercomau

Opening Hours Sale Monday - Friday 9am - 530pm Saturday - 9am - 3pm Sunday - 11am - 2pmOpening Hours Morwell Monday - Friday 9am - 530 pm Sat 9am -1pm

381 - 385 Corner of Raymond amp Macarthur Streets Sale 3850 Phone 03 5144 7715 Mobile 0433 666 014

NOW OPEN IN MORWELL amp SALE

244 Commercial Rd Morwell Ph 03 5133 0883

wwwmattressbedssalecomau

13wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Gippsland Real Estate

20 Myer Street Lakes Entrance Ph (03) 5155 3555 Gary Henry 0418 516 164 wwwgaryhenryrealestatecomau Brendan King 0407 302 273

QUALITY IN ABUNDANCE $470000 Set on a spacious 1500m2 lot in pleasant surrounds this refreshingly different home has a style of its own with the vendors doing the extra to ensure a high end finished product With focus on the kitchen living area main bedroom and ensuite there is also a lovely entry stairway and balustrade as well as a beautiful sitting room where you can escape with a book and a wine A mere 25 years old and still very much a new home

QUIET COURT BY THE BEACH $462000 Living by the beach allows you to enjoy the ocean and lake at your doorstep Situated on over 900m2 at the head of the court the home comprises separate lounge kitchen dining sunroom three bedrooms and two bathrooms The outdoor entertaining area is decked and paved and enclosed with bistro blinds for all year round use There is a spa and fire place landscaped gardens large garage with ensuite and double carport high enough for a large van

A CLEAR CUT WINNER $338000 No need for a photo finish here this home romps it in Every conceivable box has been ticked With some homes you just know and when the price is more than right the only thing left to do is say yes The pictures tell no lies - this wonderful three bedroom two bathroom home will please you no end - inside and out front to back Some people put in years to get a home and surrounds looking like this but you can have it in 60 days - more or less

BRIGHT amp LIGHT $220000 Lake Tyers Beach within a stroll to shop and Tavern Great investment property or holiday home comprising three bedrooms and open plan living sunny verandah and lock-up garage Low maintenance and ready for you to put your personal touches to

GET OUT - OF TOWN $330000 Yoursquoll never appreciate living country until yoursquove give it a go so consider this very homely property only 15 minutes from town This is proof that it doesnrsquot cost the earth to own a good home and a few acres (7 in fact) where you could run a horse if you want Comprises three bedrooms a neat little kitchen and dining area plus a cosy lounge and huge covered deck make it all worthwhile And with an awesome shed and more tank water than yoursquoll ever need why are you waiting

LAKES VIEW ESTATE SELECTED LOTS NOW $110000 EACH

If yoursquore looking for town lake and ocean views with 9 holes of golf at your doorstep then Lakes View Estate is the place to be Situated just four minutes from the town centre Lakes View Estate offers 43 magnificent allotments with all services and a variety of blocks allowing for plenty of room with sizes ranging from 686msup2 to 1563msup2

29 SOLD

14 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

$22990 driveaway

Corolla Ascent Sport5 Door Hatch18 ltr Petrol Auto$130 Capped Price ServicingRego YQA071

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Come in and see us for great driveaway deals todayTurnbull Toyota Demo Sale

15wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Floating DragonCantonese style cuisine overlooking the majestic Western Boat Harbour Lakes Entrance

An abundance of local seafood produce and wine

Dinner - Tuesday to Sunday from 600pm Yum-Cha served Sundays from Noon till 200pm

Fully Licensed(no BYO)

For Reservations

Ph 03 5155 1400

wwwfloatingdragoncomau160 Esplanade Western Boat

Harbour Lakes Entrance

Gippsland Good Food

A homemade dumpling that will surly impress your friends and family

What you need

bull 1 Packet of Wonton wrap-pers (available from most supermarkets)

bull 150g fatty pork mince

bull 150g chicken mince

bull 2 Tablespoons good qual-ity Soya Sauce

bull 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce

bull 1 Teaspoon fine white pepper

bull frac14 Cup of finely chopped spring onion

bull 1 Dessert spoon of salt

bull 1 Tablespoon of corn flour

bull 1 Teaspoon Sesame oil

Combine all the above ingredi-ents together in a bowl mix and let stand for 30minutes

Place a small amount of meat filling in the center of the Wonton wrapper and fold so the edges join Pinch the edges together to form a pleat Repeat this process for the remaining dumplings Steam the dumplings for 12-15 minutes de-

pending on their thickness Serve with soya sauce and chopped Spring onion

Recipe kindly supplied by the Floating Dragon Restaurant Lakes Entrance

Phone 03 5155 1400

Prawn and Garlic Chive Dumplings fromthe Floating Dragon Restaurant

Make your own Dumplings

Tambo Gourmet Foodsrsquo rel-ish and jams are handmade in small batches using fruit and vegetables sourced locally from growers using organic principles where possible

Situated on the edge of the Coulqhoun Forest East Gipps-land Tambo Gourmet Foods pro-duce all their products in a purpose built kitchen

Their range of pre mixed gour-met spices allows the customer to conveniently add taste and vari-ety to their cooking Their range is growing weekly

The selection of over 20 fla-vours of traditionally made Glu-ten Free fudge with itrsquos smooth creamy non grainy texture will really excite your taste buds

Dukkah is the latest addition There are 6 different varieties to choose from and the biggest prob-lem customers have is ldquowhich one will I buythey are all so goodrdquo The only additive is sea salt

Look for their stall at local mar-kets in East Gippsland and south-ern NSW or visit them online at wwwtambogourmetfoodscom for more information

Gourmet foodsfrom Tambo

To get started you will need 2kg organic rye flour you can use wholemeal but it must con-tain no leavening agents a large wide-mouthed bowl left un-sealed and a spoon

Mix one cup plain flour with slightly less than one cup warm water in the jar stirring vigorously at least twice a day for 2-3 days Store the jar in warm 30C location and check for bubbles which will appear as it begins to ferment

At this time remove 90 of the mixture then feed the culture with another cup of plain flour and slightly less warm water stirring well You may need to repeat this process of feeding the culture at 12-hour intervals for a few more days until you have a culture powerful enough to leaven your loaves The confirmation of this is a layer of foam 3-4cm thick

You now have an activating culture ready to move to the first proofing stage or you may wish to refrigerate the culture (never freeze it) for a more convenient time

The culture will happily live in the fridge for many months if it is adequately looked after

For the first proof remove the bubbling culture from its jar and scoop into a large mixing bowl large enough for the dough to at least double its size

Then add 2 cups warm wa-ter and 3 cups plain flour slowly adding the flour and stirring well (donrsquot be too concerned with lumps as the wild yeasts will eat these up)

Cover the bowl with a dry cloth or cling wrap and place in a warm location 32C for up to 12 hours

This is the time when the lacto-ba-cilli necessary for the special sour dough taste develop and the car-bon dioxide that leavens the loaf is produced You can experiment with the amount of time taken in first proofing and the related fla-vour of the bread

After the first proof is com-pleted remember to remove one cup of the culture and refrigerate it so you will always have an ac-tivating culture on hand Now you are ready to add whatever flours seeds nuts fruit vegies fats oils herbs and spices you wish to in-clude in your bread A good tip is to warm any liquids you will be using in your recipe as it helps leaven the resulting dough

Hope Farm breads and produce can be found at most East Gipps-land Farmers Markets

Their website is wwwhopefarmcomau

How to makeyour ownSour Dough

Recipe supplied byHope Farm

wwwhopefarmcomau

Ph 0404 013 209ploughmanspantrybigpondcomau

Sale VIC 3850

Traditional gourmet preserves and condiments Ploughmans Pantry range of products are

available through local markets and by mail order Send us a

message on facebook email us at ploughmanspantrybigpondcom

or phone us on 0404013209 to place an order

Ploughmans Pantry

wwwfacebookcomploughmanspantry

If black pepper be the king of spices then surely chilli must be the queen Its ability to offer a pure heat and a mild sweet-ness has seen its integration into many of todayrsquos popular dishes

Chillies and the focus on the different variety types with their differing flavours and heat lev-els is being tipped by many food writers as one of the hottest food trends for 2013

The heat is created by a chemi-cal called capsaicin which does not dissolve in water which is why drinking water does not bring any relief The best relief comes from yoghurt milk or better still alcohol such as wine or beer

The amount of capsaicin in the chilli can be tested and is de-scribed as Scoville Heat Units or SHUs Jalapeno Tabasco sauce and chipotles are at the lower end of the scale at 3500 SHUs with a variety of chilli at every SHU all the way up to the worldrsquos hottest chilli the Bhut Jolokia at almost 1 and a half million

A serious chilli indeed particu-larly when you consider police capsicum spray is rated at 2 mil-lion SHUs with pure capsaicin at an SHU of 16 million

Hot ampSpicey

16 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Opening Hours Sale Monday - Friday 9am - 530pm Saturday - 9am - 3pm Sunday - 11am - 2pmOpening Hours Morwell Monday - Friday 9am - 530 pm Sat 9am -1pm

381 - 385 Corner of Raymond amp Macarthur Streets Sale 3850 Phone 03 5144 7715 Mobile 0433 666 014

NOW OPEN IN MORWELL amp SALE

244 Commercial Rd Morwell Ph 03 5133 0883

wwwmattressbedssalecomau

Morwell

Victoriarsquospremiereroses

Winter isnrsquot really the time to be talking about roses or rose gardens

But if yoursquore a rose enthusiast now is the time you start thinking about the pruning thinning and re-planting new or existing varieties in your garden

The Morwell Centenary Rose Garden is situated at the entrance to the town of Morwell in the Latrobe Valley

Four acres of gardens with 116 beds of which there are 3000 differ-ent rose varities Both hybrids and traditional favourites

The ldquoFriends of the Gardenrdquo and the Morwell Centenary Rose Gar-den Advisory Committee are the keepers and guardians of Victoriarsquos largest rose garden

A pruning weekend is planned for Saturday June 30 and Sunday July 12012

Demonstrations will be held at 10am and 2pm on each day Pam-phlets will be available on the ex-pertise of pruning Tea and coffee will be available Call the secretary on 03 5134 1039 for details

So winter isnrsquot such a bad time to be talking roses Get out the clip-pers and start sharing those cuttings around

wwwmorwellrosegardencomau

UniversitygamesJuly 2

The 2012 Southern University Games will take place in Latrobe City from July 2-6 2012

Planning has now been un-derway for several months with 1800 participants expected for this years games

The University Games came about through the need for sport and recreational programs to be included on university campuses around Australia

Studies have been performed showing that the inclusion of sport participation as part of the univer-sity curriculum has many advan-tages for both students and teach-ers alike There is a very close link between physical fitness and aca-demic performance

A full social program has been arranged for all participants of this years games including the Open-ing Ceremony planned for Mon-

day July 2 along with evening events throughout the week

There will be a Mexican Fiesta Retro Sports evening and to finish it off a Pirate Parrrrty on Thurs-day

The closing ceremony will be held on Friday July 6 the final day of competitions

More information can be ob-tained by visiting their website at wwwunisportcomau

The Southern University Games administrative centre has all information relating to volun-teers participants UTMs and oth-ers

It is situated at the GippsTAFE Academy Princes Highway Traralgon open everyday from 8am till 5pm

17wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Home amp Garden

The width and breadth of Gippslandrsquos creative juices never cease to amaze me Here based in the forested Strezlecki Ranges in Gippsland Tony Smith Fine Furniture specialises in original contemporary furni-ture

Tony is drawn to the earthiness and inherent beauty of timber en-joying the process of turning raw timber into a handcrafted piece Combining timber with other ele-ments adds a special interest and focus on different aspects of the finished item

Clients are intimately involved in the entire process

As a designer and maker of unique pieces Tonyrsquos work has both a local and international cli-entele He regularly showcases items in local art shows and exhi-bitions Locally made and hand-crafted his pieces are supplied to Gippsland retail galleries

Private clients can contact Tony to have their individual creation designed and crafted to their per-sonal specifications Clients are intimately involved in the entire process from the initial conceptu-al idea through to detailed design and timber selection

Using sound design principals all pieces are crafted with fas-tidious attention to detail Whilst Tonyrsquos pieces are innovative the emphasis is on functionality and durability A combination of tra-

ditional (eg hand-cut dovetails) and modern joinery techniques are used where appropriate to empha-sis the natural beauty of the timber and ensure its structural integrity

Preferring Gippsland timbers all timber used in Tonyrsquos pieces is hand selected to meet design specifications and to accentuate the natural beauty of the finished item Many pieces utilise curves and shaping and in some cases natural edged timber to soften the overall appearance

Some items incorporate multi-ple timbers and additional materi-als (ie stainless steel) contrasting the warmth of timber with the cool of other elements Every effort is made to utilise all materials in an environmentally sustainable man-ner A variety of finishes (Danish oil polyurethane etc) can be ap-plied to meet individual client needs

For more information or con-tact Tony visit his website at www tonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Have you joined the retail revolution

Retail is not dead it is merely evolving As technology im-proves the greatest competition for many retailers is no longer coming from down the street but rather from overseas

The risk is that retailers try to compete on price alone Shipping scale labour and lack of GST will ensure that overseas online offer-ings always remain cheaper

Those retailers that are making their way side-by-side their online counterparts are those retailers that have embraced the new tech-nology that enables them to of-fer unparalleled service and after sales support

That said technology can also create opportunity Customer loyalty is not built on price alone Bricks and mortar retailers can provide something that online re-tailers never will the experience

Consider Apple It does not dis-count nor compete in price wars with other leading brands and yet its sales grow exponentially Why do you think that is

Apart from an exceptional product suite Apple has created an unparalleled user experience Everything from the product func-tionality to the design of the box that the hardware comes in and to the Apple stores themselves

The stores are clean simple and pragmatic Staff are plentiful and

there are no queues Every staff member can take payments and email receipts via their iPhone Itrsquos all about the experience

Compare that sort of experience with an online shopping escapade Therersquos no atmosphere no touch-ing or feeling and no personal in-teraction between human beings

To harness the best of both worlds retailers need to keep the personal efficient real experience that shoppers so desire as well as incorporate technology to ensure a smooth hassle free experience for their customers

The guys at Wealie have created the Wealie Universal Loyalty Card App along similar principles to help businesses engage their cus-tomers and to add value in ways that are placed above discounts

Technology can complement and enhance the user experience of any retailer If yoursquore afraid of new technology ask the kids

Checkout the free App on their website wwwwealiecomau

Sustainable furniture

Visit Tony Smithrsquos website at wwwtonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Shoppers preferexperience over price

18 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

bullExplore 60 heritage buildings that tell the history of South Gippsland bullRide the train bull Discover the old fashioned General Store bullHave a game of chess bull View the Community Art Gallery bull Picnic by the lake bull Shop at the Farmers Market bull Checkout the Sustainability Centre bull Take a Ghost Tour bull Lunch at the Pig lsquon Whistle bull Enjoy our regular family fun events

Itrsquos a big day out

South Gippsland Highway Korumburra 3950

Telephone (03) 5655 1811 wwwcoalcreekvillagecomau

Teddy Bears Picnic 10 June Pirates Day 23 September Literary Festival 13 October Halloween 27 October

Ghost Tours 1 Saturday of the month

Farmers Market 2 Saturday

of the month

Open Thursday to Monday 10am ndash 430pm 7 days over Victorian School Holidays

Your School can visit Coal Creek

Check out our Education program

Have your Wedding or Special Occasion at the Pig amp Whistle cafeacute

Coal Creek Events

19wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Loch Food amp Wine Festival

Carringtons of Loch Village

Open 7 days Ph 5659 4215 wwwcarringtonscomau

LampsClocksKitchenalia2nd hand furniture

Proud supporter of Loch Village Food amp Wine Festival

Loch Food amp Wine FestivalQueens Birthday Long Weekend June 2 - June 11

For the 5th year in a row the Historic Loch Village is putting on their Food amp Wine Festival

With activities planned from Saturday June 2 through to Mon-day June 11 it promises to be the biggest and best yet

The Festival kicks off with a Festival Opening Railway Dinner on Saturday June 2 at 630pm

The train departs Loch Station with the Queenrsquos Jubilee as the theme Bookings are essential for this train trip of a lifetime so book early on 03 5659 4215

Sunday Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee Thanksgiving Service at 930am then a Jubilee Lunch and the launch of Loch Village Street by Street at midday

Monday Lighting of the Dia-mond Jubilee Beacon and a family BBQ at the Loch Primary School

Tuesday through to Friday A Taste of Gippsland at different Vil-lage Eateries around Loch

Saturday June 9 The Wine-makerrsquos Dinner at the Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar Bookings es-sential on 03 5659 4488

Sunday June 10 The Main Event - Street Festival featuring over 50 food and wine producers from the region

Entry to the Festival is $15 which includes all your food and wine tasting an information pack and souvenir tasting glass

Childrenrsquos activities will in-clude Barn Buddies and cake decorating The South Gippsland Wind Orchestra will be playing along with the Wonthaggi Citizens Band and Green Velvet

Ample parking is available with the main event being held near the Loch Memorial Recrea-tion Reserve

For up to date information on all their events and festival details visit their website at wwwlochvil-lagefoodandwinefestivalcomau or visit their Facebook page for program details

Donrsquot forget their markets on Sunday

Bed amp Breakfast Accommodation

Bottle Shop Fine Dining Featuring Local Produce and Gluten Free Dinner Parties a Speciality

2 Smith Street LochPhone 5659 4446

Cosy Kitchen Loch

Tracey amp Kayla Pepperell27 Victoria Street

Loch Vic 3945

Ph 5659 4455

Fresh Country BreakfastsDelicious LunchesDevonshire TeasCoffee amp CakeGluten Free Products

F u l l y L i c e n s e d

Open 7 DaysSeasonally Influenced Menu

Spacious Indoor amp Outdoor DiningGreat Family Atmosphere

Ideal For Meetings or CelebrationsCatering amp Special Occasion

-Cakes To OrderHuge Range of Local Produce

-Gift Hampers AvailableFair Trade amp Unique Teas Coffee amp Hot Chocolate

10 Smith Street Loch Village 3945Ph 5659 4466

20 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Travelling Gippsland

Just what do you do with your old faded tattered car seats Do you rip them out and replace them cover them with fake car seat covers or would a complete re-cover be the answer

That all depends on what yoursquore dealing with I wouldnrsquot think recov-ering the seats in a 1979 Mazda 323 would be a project worthy of the time effort and dollars

If however that car was a 1962 EJ Holden then itrsquos a different story Around Gippsland we have many well trained and experienced mo-

tor trimmers that would satisfactorily complete your project with all the love and care as if you were doing it yourself

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery has been successfully operating in Moe since 1991 operating part time from 1999 until Oct 2011 when Rob returned to full time trading

With 32 yearsrsquo experience Rob can handle everything from minor re-pairs to full custom re-trims Rob has experience on vintage classic and modern vehicles and has also worked on trucks buses caravans and even planes

He is well respected for his work on boats doing canopies and inte-rior work and householdoffice upholstery Rob prides himself on quality workmanship and materials Enquiries can be directed to Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery 0418 512 716

With boating and fishing being such a large part of life in Gippsland the Gippsland Squadron of the Australian Vol-unteer Coast Guard keep both tourists and locals safe on the water 24 hours a day seven days a week

The Gippsland Squadron con-sists of six flotillas located at Mal-lacoota Lakes Entrance Port Al-bert Port Welshpool Marlo and Paynesville

Manned by a group of passion-ate volunteers each flotilla deals with a unique range of assists be it a vessel that has run aground in the Gippsland Lakes or a vessel that is experiencing mechanical problems and is being battered and bruised by violent weather offshore

With regular training and state-of-the-art equipment the volun-teer members and their respective flotillas are always up to the task

With the ever-growing numbers of tourists coming to enjoy Gipp-sland the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard has recognized the need to grow their numbers in the region which has resulted in a re-cruitment drive for new members

Volunteering has a meaningful positive impact on your commu-nity so why not consider joining

The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard values the uniqueness and diversity of every individual and welcomes any inquiries you may have It guards the coast in the most effective way by education example examination and finally by search and rescue

If you want more information or want to become a part of Coast Guard contact sadcogippcoast-guardcomau for more informa-tion

You can keep up to date with the latest Coast Guard Victoria news by Liking us on Facebook or follow us on twitter by search-ing for CGMelb

For help from Coast Guard on the water you can call 03 9598 7003 ndash in an emergency call 000 and ask for the Water Police

Get active amp save lives

Master Upholstererscreate new from old

Country CruiseHot Rod Weekend

Queens Birthday WeekendLakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance will be thumping with the sounds of Hot Rods over the Queenrsquos Birthday Long Weekend June 7 8 amp 9

The Thunderbirds Rod and Custom Club are holding their regular Country Cruise Hot Rod Weekend and itrsquos promising to be the best yet

Hundreds of hot rods are expected in Lakes Entrance on Saturday for the Hot Rods Alrsquofresco to be held in Myer Street All cars will be on display as judges hand out awards and you get to chat with the owners

There will be plenty of kids activities music and cars cars cars Sat-urday night sees the Pie Night at the Lakes Entrance Golf Club with tickets only $10 per head

On Sunday the hot rods cruise to Paynesville making it possibly the largest highway hot rod cruise in Australia Sunday night sees more en-tertainment at the Lakes Sports and Community Club

Maffra Motor MuseumHOLDEN Display -

JulyNovemberOpen Day - 8th July

Classic vehicles amp Clubs welcome

Open Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon 10am - 4pmamp all School Holidays

1a Sale RoadMaffra Vic 3860 - Ph (03) 5147 3223wwwgippslandvehiclecollectionorgau

Aus Caravan Repairs

Stop those Water Leaks

Mention this ad for a Free Roof Inspection

ldquoAuthorised Insurance RepairerrdquoBrakes amp Servicing

82 PRINCE STREET ROSEDALEPhone Rod 5199 2798 FAX 5199 2886 MOB 0457 604 930

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming amp Upholstery

Cars Trucks Boats Planes Household Upholstery

Over 30 Years Experience in Classic amp Vintage Cars

31 Alexander Ave(Po Box 237)

Moe Vic 38250418 512 716

Gippsland has six flotillas of Coast Guard vesselsLakes Entrance Mallacoota Port Albert Port Welshpool

Marlo and Paynesville

21wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

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ldquoWe will not make you bark like a chickenrdquoCertified Practionerrsquos of Hypnotherapy

Jacinta 0401 353 939 Mandy 0428 887 83984 Elgin Street Morwell 3840

Room 1 Cobb amp Co Building 199 Raymond St Sale

Metung Food amp Wine Festival

Kate Brilli

How often in our current times do we hear the words lsquofrom the heartrsquo or lsquofollow your heartrsquo How many of us have ever stopped to consider exactly what these words really mean

I have been focusing my at-tention on these sentiments and would like to look more closely at following my heart This is what I found To follow the heart is not necessarily going to rid you of the fear you are perceiving in the cur-rent moment it may even acceler-ate the feeling of fear

By standing on the edge of our comfort zones we have two choic-es to move forward and step into the perceived fear or step back and put lsquochangersquo out of our mind and continue in our current hold-ing pattern and hope the intensity passes only to find that the fear in-creases

Whenever we follow our hearts our hearts may lead us into unchartered territory or rough wa-ters this is part of the preparation for opening ourselves up to the new changes ahead When we fol-low our hearts we allow our souls path to guide us through life and all feelings of regret frustration and hopelessness leave us Accept-ance compassion and forgiveness become part of us and this energy expands so we have more of this in our lives

There is a fine line between fear and love The adrenalin that is pre-sent in both cases is the same and we must embrace this energy force and step into it completely com-mitted without doubt to receive the awesomeness of life To deny this force is to deny lsquolifeforcersquo This may leave you frustrated and stuck in old patterns finding new habits to distract you from your discomfort about being in your present state Resulting in stag-nant energy or lifeforce

To follow our hearts is to do so with faith to let go of conditions and expectations of how things ldquoshouldrdquo be and accept how things are It is to allow ourselves to be open to receiving our manifesta-tion in its pure form without ma-nipulation from our own restric-tive minds and negative thoughts Our thoughts dictate our reality FEAR is an acronym for ldquofalse evidence appearing realrdquo Hence we all have different fears based on our experiences in this world To assist your healing in any form you must embrace the FEAR with LOVE and follow your heart Ac-cept the journey no matter how treacherous it may seem from your current viewpoint and have faith that it will lead you to greener pastures Following your heart and following your passion will always lead to LOVE

I will leave you with this quote from Rumisrsquo book of poems this is a translation of the love poem Rumi tells us the supreme secret of the inner journey is the path of love

If we can possess our whole heart with contemplation of the beloved we will experience the wonders and beauty of the uni-verse

Kate our feature writer is a mental health worker and cur-rently studying her Bachelor of Writing

Messages from the HeartSpirit Mind amp Body

Food amp Wine on the GreenSunday June 10 Metung Village Green

Whether you come by car by boat by bicycle or simply walk come anyway you can to the inau-gural Metung Food and Wine Festival on Queens Birthday long weekend June 9 and 10

On Saturday June 9 the Festival kicks off with the monthly Metung Farmers Market on the Village Green in central Metung

Always a huge selection of locally produced or grown food wine honey and fresh produce Many of our local growers and manufacturers find their way to the Metung market every first Saturday of the month to mix and mingle with visitors the locals and other stall holders

On Sunday from 11am till 4pm the Village Green

will be transformed by a large Event Marquee hold-ing the best East Gippsland has to offer

Eight local wineries will be present allowing you to sample their produce or purchase for later con-sumption The best of East Gippslandrsquos eateries will also be there showcasing the remarkable talent our local producers have when it comes to creating food for your delight

Alongside the Festival will be an art and craft exhibition appropriately titled ldquoThe Colour of Me-tungrdquo open all day Saturday and Sunday

On Monday morning hundreds of Hot Rods will roll into town promising a fantastic display of classic motoring

22 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Markets in Gippsland

LATROBEREH Cork Club Craft Market2nd Saturday of the month(Sept to May)Kay Street Gardens TraralgonContact 0487 342 675

Latrobe Country MarketEvery Sunday 830am - 130 pmLatrobe Road MorwellContact 0407 532 957

Traralgon Farmers Market4th Sat of the month 8am-1pmKay Street GardensContact 5174 2279

Old Gippstown Market - Moe3rd Sat of the month 9am-2pmOld Gippstown Heritage ParkContact 5127 3082

BAW BAWDrouin Craft amp ProduceCivic Park Drouin3rd Sat of month 8am-1230pmContact 0428 252 440

Rokeby Community MarketMain Road Rokeby2nd Sat of month 8am-1pmSeptember to MayContact 56 26 8523

Longwarry Fire Brigade MarketBennett St Longwarry1st Sunday of Month 8am-1pmMarch to DecemberContact 0419 158 946

Yarragon Community Craft amp Produce Market4th Sat of the month 9am-2pmYarragon Public HallCampbell St YarragonContact 5634 2209

EAST GIPPSLANDFarmers MarketSecondary College OvalMcKean St Bairnsdale1st Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5156 9342

Surf Club MarketForeshore Rotundanear the FootbridgeLakes Entrance1st Sun of month 9am-3pmContact 5153 1916

Metung Farmers MarketVillage Green Metung2nd Sat of month 830am-1pmContact 0458 431 844

Paynesville Lions Club MarketGilsenan Reserve Prsquoville2nd Sun of month 8am-1pmContact 0400 327 526

Bairnsdale Uniting Church Car amp Boot MarketGreat Alpine Road Lucknow3rd Sat of month 830-1100am

Bruthen Village MarketBruthen Mechanics HallMain Street Bruthen4th Sat of month 9am-1pmContact 0428 501 634 or03 5156 4148

Lucknow MarketHowitt Park Lucknow4th Sun of month 830-1pmContact 5152 4662

Makers MarketEmporium of Handmade Waresfrom Maker to youBoucher Hall BairnsdaleSaturday June 2 - 9-2pmContact 0412 870 605 or 5152 5484

WELLINGTONHeyfield MarketJohn Greaves Memorial ParkTemple St Heyfield1st Sat of month from 8amContact 5148 0505

Wellington Farmers Market3rd Sat of month 8am-1pmCobb amp Co StablesRaymond Street Sale

Maffra Variety amp Farmers Market1st Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Cobb amp Co Stables Markets1st Sat - Variety Market 8am-1pm2nd Sun - Craft Market 9am-1pm3rd Sat - Farmers Market 8am-1pm4th Sun - Art amp Wine Market 1230-430Contact Mark 0408 057 772wwwcobbandcomarketcomau

Stratford Variety amp Farmers MarketApex Park Princes HighwayStratford4th Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Rosedale Community MarketPrince St Park Rosedale2nd Sun of month 7am-130pmContact 5199 2709

Sale Charity MarketThompson River Canal ReserveSale Gippsland3rd Sun of month 7am-1pmContact 5144 1258

Yarram Variety MarketGuideScout HallCnr Church Rd amp Sth Gipp Hwy1st Sun of month 8am-1pm

Additional markets in YarramPort Albert Regatta - April 8Rutters Park Yarram Tarra Festival - April 9 Monster MarketShowgrounds Buckley StPort Albert Hall Victoria St5th Sun in monthContact 5183 2649

SOUTH GIPPSLANDProm Farmers MarketFoster Showgrounds Foster3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5682 2654 or0427 809 509

Promontory Home Produce amp Craft MarketSundays - April 8 8am-2pmFoster Showgrounds FosterContact 5682 2654

Prom Country Farmers MarketMain St Foster

3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 680 8509

Tarwin Lower MarketTarwin Lower Memorial HallContact 5663 7345 or 5663 7505

Venus Bay Farmers MarketVenus Bay VillageJupiter Bvd Venus BayEvery Sunday in JanuaryContact 5664 0096

Mirboo Nth MarketBaromi Park Mirboo NthLast Sat of month 9am-2pmContact 5668 2465

Sth Gippsland Farmers MarketKoonwarra Memorial ParkKoonwarra1st Sat of month 830am startContact 0408 619 182

Kongwak MarketKorumburra-Wonthaggi Rd KongwakSundays 10-230pmContact 0417 142 478

Coal Creek Farmers MarketCoal Creek Community ParkKorumburra2nd Sat of month 8am-1pm

Toora MarketFormer Bonlac StoreJetty Road Toora2nd Sat of month 830am startContact 5686 2690

Loch Public Hall - Winter MarketLoch Public HallSmith Street Loch2nd Sun of month 9am-1pmMay to September onlyContact 5659 4305

Loch Village MarketRailway Siding Loch2nd Sun of month 830am startContact 5659 0212

Inverloch Farmers MarketThe Glade Inverloch3rd Sunday of month 8am-1pmContact 5664 0096

Chris amp KateFudge Coffee Relish

Spices and DukkahGluten Free Products

Tambo Gourmet Foods

P O Box 21 Swan Reach 3909Ph (03) 5156 4274

Email tambogourmetfoodsgmailcomwwwtambogourmetfoodscom

Locally grown produce is best for so many reasons Some choose to grown their own but what do you do with any excess If you canrsquot grow everything in your garden but still want locally grown even organic do you then resort to the supermarket

Herersquos an even better option Come down to the Cobb and Co Stables Market on a Friday and swap your produce with other growers You can offer fruits vegetables herbs preserves or any other home grownproduced items These can be swapped with other growers So if you have a bumper tomato crop but the zucchinis were a fail then bring your to-matoes and swap with the zucchini green thumb If you have no produce of your own then simply donate some funds which will then be passed on to a local charity

By being involved you will have a chance to network with other growers build community and reduce waste As an added bonus you will be able to increase the range of pro-duce in your kitchen that was grown locallyThis program commences on Friday 1st June 2012 at the Cobb and Co Stables Market complex between 12 and 1pm It is free to participate and if you have any enquiries please call Mark on 03 5143 0370

Bartering with your home grown produce

Huge indoorGarage Sale

Fourth Saturday of the monthindoor garage sale

Bring your garage sale to theCobb amp Co buildingin Raymond St Sale

$20 for 3 metre x 3 metre siteFill it to the brim with

your goods

23wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Cobb amp Co Stables26 MINI SHOPS

OPEN 7 DAYS - 9am - 5pm

A New Concept In Shopping All Under One Roof

199 Raymond St Sale and Rear Carpark Entrance in Desaily st Telephone 03 5143 0370 Mobile 0408 057 772

20 Indoor Party Plan Consultant

Huge 2 day party plan MarketExpo on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th

July 9am-4pm HUGE INDOOR GARAGE SALE-

Held Monthly next one Sat 236 4th Saturday of the

month indoors Cobb amp Co Stables Sale Idea is bring your garage sale to the

Cobb amp Co Building pay $2000 for your

3m by 3m site fill it to the brim with your

stuff 0408057772

Gippsland Market News

East Gippsland Eats was borne out of a lifelong passion for food shared by two sisters Lucy Carson and Jane McKay

Sixth generation Gippslanders they were born and raised in Mel-bourne but chose to return to their ancestral home to raise their fami-lies

Lucy is an Interior Designer who escaped the rat-race of Syd-ney to focus on Pilates and fitness instruction (she now runs Metung Fitness) while Jane has worked in marketing for many years coming from Melbourne a few years ago she currently works part time as well as freelance marketing

Lucyrsquos background in fitness lead to a natural interest in nu-trition and when she found that many of her clients neglected to eat breakfast Lucy came up with the healthiest solution she could find she started to give her clients her own ldquobrandrdquo of muesli a blend

that she had perfected over many years While at the same time Jane was asked to make biscuits for the guests at one of Metungrsquos premier resorts

While these two opportunities presented themselves separately with the serendipitous timing Lucy and Jane saw an opportunity to create a food business something they had both always dreamed of and East Gippsland Eats was born

Seeing the local Farmersrsquo mar-kets as a great place to start Lucy and Jane set to work in Janersquos commercial-grade kitchen in Bru-then Jane as chief cookie-creator and Lucy as master muesli-maker The sisters debuted their home made muesli and biscuits at the Metung Market in October and have become regulars at the mar-kets around the area

Next time yoursquore at a market in the East Gippsland area make sure you stop by

wwweastgippslandeatscomau

See us at the Metung Food

amp Wine Festival

Local muesli andcookie makers

Standing Sculpture Workshop

At ldquoCobb amp Co Stablesrdquo 199 Raymond Street Sale

Come along and make your own beautiful outdoor fabric sculpture with Rhonda Hunt from ldquoFaeries with Attituderdquo Rhonda is a Certified Instructor with Powertex as well as the Victorian Distributor and Instructor Trainer

Sculptures are made using Powertex a water-based non-toxic fabric hardener that has the AP ACMI award You are able to choose from a fisherman faerie culturally based figures or elegant lady A wide selection of colours and fabric are available for the sculpture as well as a choice of bases such as rocks treated pine or natural timber

The new African sculpted heads will also be available for use

Sunday 17th June 930am ndash 400pm All materials are supplied for the workshop just bring your creativity You will need to wear old clothing or bring a

protective apron and it is best not to wear jewellery Tea and coffee available BYO lunch or purchase at nearby venues Cost for the workshop is $160

Mask Sculptureworkshops for kidsWednesday June 27 - $35Wednesday July 4 - $45

Plenty is happening at the Cobb amp Co Markets in Ray-mond Street Sale

These workshops costing $35 for Junersquos Faeries and $45 for Ju-lyrsquos Masks are a perfect creative expression for your kids to enjoy

24 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gluten Free Health Products

Gluten Free Batterbrings joy back toFish amp Chip feasts

About 12 years ago Guy Plateau from Lakes Entrance was looking for a new product he could create His reasons being competition in the fast food industry was cut-throat and he was looking for something dif-ferent to focus his attention on

First Guy tried playing around with different combinations of flours when preparing his batter mixes in LrsquoOcean Fish amp Chips Lakes En-trance

Without any great successes he then happened to be discussing it with his doctor

His doctorrsquos suggestions led him to start experimenting with different versions of a gluten free mixture

At the time there was not much interest in gluten allergies or their re-actions with different people Gluten free dietry requirements were not as popular or well known

After a few samples had been cre-ated Guy sent them off for testing with the Coeliac Society

Upon receipt of Guyrsquos samples they taste tested them and were pleasantly surprised

Their first orders were for sending our samples to their clients number-

ing at the time only a few hundred Australia wide

Since then production has in-creased one hundred fold and Coe-liac sufferers Australia wide now purchase and insist on Guyrsquos original Health Wise Batter Mix

About one year ago Guy sold his business to Bill Boros

Bill has been eager to continue Guyrsquos commitment to providing a healthy alternative to traditional bat-ter mixes sold by take away food out-lets

Bill has not only continued the project but increased distribution throughout the country considerably

When you now order your fish and chips if you see the Health Wise logo make sure you request a ldquoglu-ten free batter pleaserdquo

Full details on Health Wise Batter Mix can be found at wwwcrispybat-tercomau

SomervillersquosWholesaler takeson Crispy Batter

Somervillersquos Wholesale Foods situated in Sale Victoria have been in the food business since 1943

Formerly known as the Hawthorn Dairy they used to bottle and deliver fresh milk using a horse and cart

In 2007 Somervillersquos moved to their present location in 12 Invictus Court Sale to expand both the business and the product range

Now they wholesale over 1500 different product lines

ranging from dry foods chilled frozen meat seafood milk juice packaging and ice products All products are available to food retailers

Owners Andrew and Karen Somerville are pleased to be associated with Crispy Batter supplying food outlets in Mel-bourne and Gippsland with a healthy alternative

Wheat FreeGluten FreeYeast Free

No Salt or SugarNo Dairy products or

Artificial Colors amp Flavors

Enquiries for Crispy Battersalessomervillesnetauwwwsomervillesnetau

Tel 03 5144 2585

Bill Boros - Manager Crispy BatterTel 0429 336 080

wwwcrispybattercomau

Page 2: Gippslander June 2012

2 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Shire News

Families and individuals can get involved and volunteer to support

children with a disability and their families

Volunteering is a fantastic way to

contribute to your local communityrsquos wellbeing and develop

meaningful relationships

Volunteers gain valuable experiences friendships and the satisfaction of

making a real difference

Volunteer now and make a difference

Call us to find out how you can volunteer

UnitingCare Gippsland49 McCulloch Street

Bairnsdale 3875

Phone 5152 9600wwwinterchangeorgau

Cancer Council Victoria is urging all Wellington residents to become involved in their local Relay For Life

The Wellington Relay For Life will be held on 23 and 24 March 2013 In the lead up to the event there are many opportunities to be-come involved

You can register a team and be-gin fundraising offer your support through event sponsorship or join the team of locals who organise the event in conjunction with Can-cer Council Victoria

To learn more about how you can become involved please join us at our information evening on Tuesday 19th June starting from 730 at the Sale Greyhound Rac-ing Club

Team registrations are now open and you can register by visit-

ing wwwrelayforlifeorgau today There are no age or fitness restric-tions so invite your friends family and colleagues to join in

There are many roles within the local organising team with op-portunities to become involved in all aspects of the Relay For Life If you are interested in becoming involved in organising the event please contact Collette Farley on 0408 135 274

Relay For Life is an unique op-portunity to bring the community together to celebrate cancer survi-vors and remember loved ones

Funds raised at Relay For Life allow Cancer Council Victoria to provide support services and re-sources to local patients and their families Funds also support criti-cal cancer research and commu-nity education programs

Wellington Shire Council is proud to present Plume an exhibition of recent works by Melbourne painter Stephen Giblett at its Gipp-sland Art Gallery Sale

Stephen Giblett came to the attention of Gippsland audiences as the runner-up of the 2010 John Leslie Art Prize In that year he exhibited a large painting of dying flowers which many visitors assumed to be a photograph

Giblett continues his preoccupation with photorealism in Plume a collection of eight new paintings produced specifically for the Gippsland Art Gallery which depict houses engulfed in flames

Since the John Leslie Art Prize Giblett has begun making work about the recent collapse of the United States housing bubble and the effect this financial collapse has had on the rest of the world Stephen Gib-lett works from photographs but applies a distinctive lsquoblurrsquo to each of his paintings Many have a faded and nostalgic feel that will also have an emotional resonance for survivors of Australian bushfires There is a sense that these domestic-scale events are of an epic proportion For most of these paintings the artist has sourced the smoke plume from large-scale disasters such as the explosion of Japanrsquos Fukushima Nu-clear Power Plant in 2011 and the eruption of Icelandrsquos volcano in 2010

See Plume at the Gippsland Art Gallery until 8 July 2012

Relay for Lifegears up 2013

If I canrsquot have itno one can

Tourismsurvey

Destination Gippsland is un-dertaking research in conjunc-tion with tourism research con-sultancy Urban Enterprise The overall purpose of this research is to assess the health of the tour-ism industry across Gippsland This important study will help tobull Assist in understanding the

existing performance of tour-ism businesses in Gippsland and gauge the economic im-pact of tourism

bull Identify key visitor markets for tourism businesses and key issues constraining the expansion or development of tourism businesses and indus-try and

bull Assist in the future plan-ning of the tourism industry including the provision of relevant services to tourism businesses

In order to collect this infor-mation we are asking all tourism businesses to participate in an on-line survey The survey is straight-forward to answer and will be re-questing crucial information

To participate in the sur-vey please follow this link httpwwwsurveymonkeycomsDGLTourismBusinessSurvey

3wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Shire News

June is rotary bowelscan monthldquoBowel cancer is the most com-

mon internal cancer affecting both men and women and the second most common cause of cancer related death after lung cancer This is especially the case for peo-ple over 50 with approximately 14000 new cases being diagnosed each year

About 90 Australians die of bowel cancer each week Many of these deaths could be prevented by early detection and treatmentrdquo (Tony Abbott Leader of the Op-position and former Minister for Health and Aging Howard Govt)

As a community service your

local Rotary clubs are conducting a scanning program in the Welling-ton local government area in May and are strongly urging residents over 40 or those with a history of bowel cancer in the family to avail themselves of this inexpensive and effective test The test is simple to complete and non intrusive

Bowel cancer can be treated successfully if detected in its ear-ly stages However only 40 of bowel cancers are detected early As a community service Rotary would like to change this and help people live longer and healthier lives

You could help to change this

figure by completing a bowel scanKits are available from pharma-

cies in the Wellington local gov-ernment area for $1000 Please contact your chemist or a local Rotarian for further information

ArtistsonlineQR code

Access to interactive art has just become a reality with the opening of the Creative Gipps-land eMotion meets eArt exhi-bition at the Yarragon Arts Hub this week

Baw Baw Arts Alliance spokes-person Sue Keirnan said the idea behind the exhibition was to intro-duce a cross-section of local talent to much wider audiences either physically online or all in one hit

ldquoWersquove got this great line up of visual and musical artists from all over West Gippsland such as painter Janine Good and band Shy Robyn muscian and master guitardrum maker Roger Terrill and art-ists Sue Acheson Laurie Collins Tristan Throup Wendy Olsen and Lesley Bartlettrdquo said Ms Keirnan

So it seemed mad not to use everyday communication tools to get them into the regional lime-light or indeed anywhere on the planetrdquo

ldquoWe figured by simply us-

ing digital signposts such as QR codes and making iPhone films of our profile artists we could make it easy for audiences to see them see them anytime any place any-whererdquo

Using any smartphone with a downloaded QR code app visitors to the Arts Hub can scan each ex-hibit profile board and learn more intimately about each artistrsquos inter-pretation of the lsquoeMotionrsquo theme

These films can also be seen

online by visiting the Baw Baw Arts Alliance website wwwbaw-bawartsallianceorgau going to the Alliancersquos Facebook page and clicking on Like via YouTube by searching for lsquobawbawartsrsquo or visiting httptinyurlcombbaa-emotion

The eMotion meets eArt exhi-bition is now open to the public at the Arts Hub 2 Murray Street Yarragon and will then be open 10am-4pm Wed to Sun until 26 May 2012

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eMotion meets eArt

Bush poetry alive and wellGippsland Bush Poets commenced meeting

together in October 1999 and have been going strong ever since

They meet regularly at the RSL Hall in Hood Street Rosedale at 730pm

Their next meeting will be on Thursday July 12If you like to write read recite or just enjoy listen-

ing to poetry yoursquore invited to come along and join in

with a group of like-minded people Their meetings are relaxed and casual

After a very brief meeting there are recitals of po-etry to entertain the group and then a light supper and socialising

Bush poets are regularly asked to visit retirement homes and assist at charity functions Further info can be sought from Margaret on 03 5147 1383

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4 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Great Victorian Bike Ride

Wellington Shireproudly supports theRACV Great Victorian

Bike RideFor information and assistance

Visitor Information CentresSale 8 Forster St - T 1800 677 520

Yarram Commercial Rd - T 03 5182 6553Maffra 96 Johnson St - T 03 5144 1108

Saturday 24 November - Sunday 2 December 2012 The RACV Great Victorian

Bike Ride is set to transport 4000 adventure seekers to Gipp-sland in 2012

Bicycle Network Victoria Event Manager Mr Darren Allen said that this yearrsquos nine day bike riding holiday was taking advan-tage of one of the most stunning routes in Gippsland

ldquoThe Grand Ridge Road which snakes through the Strzelecki Ranges is arguably Victoriarsquos pre-mier bike touring routerdquo Mr Allen said

The 591 kilometre bike tour-

ing holiday will feature the very best of Gippsland including two days riding the spectacular Grand Ridge Road bike touring along-side Gippsland Lakes and rivers forests historic towns gourmet produce wineries Lakes Entrance and Phillip Island

ldquoGippsland has some of the best bike riding in Australia gen-tle gradients quiet country back-roads and scenery to die for - mak-ing it ideal for bike riders of all levels rdquo he added

The holiday starts in Lakes Entrance on 24 November with

overnight stops planned for Bru-then (24th) Briagolong (25th) Rosedale (26th) Traralgon (2 nights 27th and 28th) Yarragon (29th) Mirboo North (30th) and San Remo (1st Dec) with a finish on Phillip Island

For those who canrsquot get away for the week but still want to be part of the fun can join the three day RACV Great Vic Getaway from Yarragon to Phillip Island For those after a taste of the event then join the one day RACV Great Vic Community Ride from San Remo to Phillip Island

ldquoExperiencing the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride is one of lifersquos must dorsquos I urge anyone looking for a week they will never forget to come on the ride Itrsquos a week in another worldrdquo Mr Allen added

The nine-day ride is a fully ca-tered camping holiday There is extensive back up including lug-gage transport a licensed cafe un-der canvas full medical team and bicycle repair facilities

If you enter by 27 July you save $100 off the entry fee

If you donrsquot want to ride then

come along and join the 400 vol-unteers

More information on the worldrsquos biggest one week fully supported bike ride wwwgreat-viccomau or 1800 616 600

SPEND A WEEK IN ANOTHER WORLD

Baillieu govtslashes bike $$$

The 2012 budget papers show that the government has made a deliberate decision to slam the door on Victoriarsquos bike riders

The foundation of the Statersquos bike infrastructure investment the Vi-cRoads Bicycle Program has been slashed to zero (Some commitments from previous budgets are still trickling through)

None of the high priority infrastructure projects which were planned for next year have been funded Desperately needed lanes signals inter-sections and other urgent safety improvements have been dropped

Save money withEarly Bird Fees

Entries for the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride are now open Tickets can be purchased via their website wwwgreatviccomau

bull Earlybird Entry for 9 Day Ride Adults $865 (normally $965) Children 13-17 $625 (normally $725) Children 6-12 $315 (normally $415) Children U5 Free

bull The Great Vic Getaway 3 Day Ride Adults $445 (normally $545) Children 13-17 $315 (normally $415) Children 6-12 $155 (normally $255) Children U5 Free

Save $100 if you enter before July 27

5wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Great Victorian Bike Ride

Proudly supporting all participantsin the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride

Visitor Information CentreTelephone 1300 133 309 - 123 Princes Hwy Yarragon

Mon-Sat 630am-530pm Sunday 730am-6pm

Day 1 - 45kmLakes Entrance to

BruthenLakes Entrance is the start of

this years Great Victorian Bike Ride

After sampling the best views over the town lakes and Ninety Mile Beach the Ride will get un-derway and head towards Metung

Metung is an idyllic little sea-side village where yoursquoll enjoy a relaxed lunch overlooking the Gippsland Lakes

Off into the hills and magnifi-cent mountain views will greet you as you follow the Tambo Riv-er towards the old timber town of Bruthen

With the Victorian Alps shad-owing you Day 2 gives you some varied riding and terrain

Following the Great Alpine Road towards Bairnsdale yoursquoll enjoy the downhill run through farmland and sheep country

Passing through the outskirts of Bairnsdale will bring you through the fruit and vegetable growing district of Lindenow with itrsquos rich fertile soil and quiet tree lined roads

A gentle climb towards Stock-dale allows for a gradual descent into Briagolong for your overnight stop

This is the heart of Gipps-land Lush farming stunning views of the High Plains and the Strzelecki Ranges looming

Quiet country roads lead you to Lake Glenmaggie set amidst beautiful bushland the ideal set-ting for a break beside the water

The second half of the day is an easy downhill run towards Hey-field Another classic Gippsland town where lunch will be enjoyed

Rosedale is an easy ride from here and the next overnight stay

The Grand Ridge Road lays in wait today perhaps the big-gest challenge of the entire Ride

Wind your way up the Str-zeleckirsquos towards the beauty of Tarra Bulga National Park

On your way through Gorman-dale via bushland and pastoral areas the serious uphill climb be-gins

Powers Hill will test your stam-

ina prior to turning onto the Grand Ridge Road

Stunning views greet you on this climbing winding wonder-land of tall forests and deep gul-lies

After a short stretch of unsealed road Tarra Bulga approaches with tree ferns and rainforest on all sides The road winds through the giant gums with plenty of time to explore the National Park

A 33km downhill run then takes you to the next overnight stop Traralgon

Day 5 is a rest day in Traralgon

The Latrobe Valley is the power centre of Victoria

During the day you will take in views on both sides of the Valley

Slight inclines up to Glengarry Tyers and Yallourn North giving great views of the huge power sta-tions scattered throughout the La-trobe Valley

Willow Grove and Blue Lake are the stopping points for a re-laxing lunch and a rest from the climbing

Through Gippslandrsquos Gourmet region descend towards Yarragon a quaint village on the Princes Highway for the next stop

Another day of great views and heavily timbered forests

Back to the Grand Ridge Road as you head into the Mount Worth State Park after passing a few small towns along the way

Heading towards Mirboo North the trees open up to reveal stun-ning views in all directions Al-most giving you glimpses of the south coast of Victoria

With small dips and climbs along the way Mirboo North is a welcome stop for the night

This is the longest days Ride heading over a ridge to then de-scend towards the coast

The smell of salt water will be in your nostrils as you descend on the town of Inverloch

The views keep getting better as you travail the coast along the Bunurong Coastal Road

Winding along flat terrain

passing through Wonthaggi cruis-ing along the Bass Coast your stop for the night then comes into view San Remo

The grand finale Phillip Is-land (Great Vic Community Ride)

Time to tackle the Island Scoot over the bridge and take in the views

Phillip Island is a paradise of coastal resorts and pristine beach-es Plenty of shopping in Cowes koalas at the Koala Reserve and some gorgeous natural wetlands

Here you can pat yourself on the back for completing the 591 kilometre ride and making some great new friendships

With three ride options the 9 day 591km ride the 3 day RACV Great Vic Getaway ride and the 1 day RACV Great Vic Community Ride there is something suitable for everyone

Early bird prices expire on July 27 so wwwgreatviccomau

Day 2 - 93kmBruthen toBriagolong

Day 4 - 80kmRosedale to

Traralgon

Day 3 - 84kmBriagolong to

Rosedale

Day 6 - 82kmTraralgon to

Yarragon

Day 7 - 60kmYarragon to

Mirboo North

Day 8 - 108kmMirboo North to

San RemoDay 9 - 40km

San Remo toPhillip Island

6 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Great Victorian Bike Ride

If yoursquore participating in the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride yoursquore in for more than just a fitness run

Gippsland is so diverse itrsquos im-possible to put it into one basket and say ldquohere this is what Gipps-land is all aboutrdquo

From the beginning of the ride in Lakes Entrance you canbull Catch a wave on the Ninety

Mile Beachbull Go for a charter cruise on the

Gippsland Lakesbull Savour delicious seafood

in Lakes Entrance and San Remo

bull Down a boutique beer from the Bullant Brewery in Bru-then and the Grand Ridge Brewery in Mirboo North

bull Explore the history of Gipps-land on the walking trails

bull Have at least ldquoonerdquo coffee per day at a local cafe or bakery

bull Visit historic Walhalla on your rest day

bull Enjoy the Gippsland Gour-met Trail

bull Explore the Tarra Bulga Na-tional Park

bull Have a drink at some classic country pubs and meet the locals

bull Get a taste for Gippsland wine

bull Embrace the uphills with the rewards of the downhills with stunning views along the way

bull Have a massage or some fine chocolate from the Phillip Is-land Chocolate Factory

bull Ride the famed Grand Ridge Road

These along with many more activities and wonders will greet you along your journey through Gippsland

Visitor Information Centres along the way will have all manner of detailed support information to make your journey as pleasant and informative as possible

Latrobe City Council welcomes the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride 2012

TRARALGON27 - 29 November 2012

HAROLD PRESTON RESERVE

EntertainmentStreet Stalls Market Tours

amp More

PROPOSEDAC TIVITIES

INCLUDE

1300 367 700 eventslatrobevicgovau

EnquiriesLatrobe City Council Events Team

Make us your first stopVisit our friendly team to help make the most of your visitFree visitor guides amp maps Attraction tickets

Visitor Information CentresOpen daily 900am - 500pmPhillip Island 1300 366 422Newhaven 895 Phillip Island Road Cowes 91-97 Thompson Avenue Inverloch 1300 762 43316 ArsquoBeckett Street Wonthaggi 1300 854 3341 Bent Street (Cnr Bass Hwy)wwwvisitbasscoastcom wwwvisitphillipislandcom

Accommodation bookingsEvent information Things to see amp doLocal produce amp souvenirs

Catching waves deliciousseafood sampling winesand stunning scenery

A journey through Gippslandis like experiencing another world

7wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

2012 GSI East Gippsland Business Awards

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2012 GSI East GippslandBusiness Awards

Application forms available nowwwweastgippslandbusinessawardscomau

East Gippsland businesses are encouraged to enter the 2012 GSI East Gippsland Business Awards which will be presented at a gala dinner on October 19

Entries open on June 1 and all local businesses are eligible to en-ter the awards which recognise businesses and business people in East Gippsland and their contribu-tion to the region

There is also a range of spon-sorship options for businesses that wish to support the event Spon-sors reap the benefits of having their business name and logo in-cluded on a range of high-profile marketing and promotional mate-rial

Held each year by the East Gippsland Business and Regional Tourism Association (EGBRTA) the GSI East Gippsland Business Awards cover all industries in East Gippsland

This year awards will be pre-sented in categories including retail manufacturing trades and construction professional servic-es tourism agribusiness health and community personal services hospitality and accommodation and a new category for Eco-Ad-venture

There are also two ldquoexception-

alrdquo awards The Young Achiev-errsquos Award and the Outstanding Achievement Award

ldquoThe 2012 GSI East Gippsland Business Awards offer a great opportunity for businesses to do some marketing and promote their achievementsrdquo says the Execu-tive Officer Patricia Fulcher ldquoIt also presents businesses with a chance to get some constructive feedbackrdquo

Ms Fulcher says the 2012

awards are shaping up to be an-other successful event with an in-fusion of new ideas this year

ldquoThe East Gippsland Business and Regional Tourism Associa-tion is encouraging all business in East Gippsland to apply We can provide assistance to any business that would like help with their ap-plicationrdquo

Application forms available atwwweastgippslandbusinessa-

wardscomau

EG Mayor Dick Ellis Chair EGRBTA Ian Harrison Tim Bull MP Glen San-ford CEO GSI and Patricia Fulcher Executive Office EGRBTA

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Choir to farewell theCorque on itrsquos final voyage

After 20 years of plying the North Arm in Lakes Entrance filled to the gunwhales with hap-py customers The Corque is be-ing retired

Geoff Mahlook owner and op-erator of the Wyanga Park Winery has been operating the Corque since 1992 when it was purchased from Lakes Alexandrina in South Australia

ldquoShe was brought to Lakes En-trance on the back of a truck and has since carried more than 50000 passengers up the North Armrdquo said Mr Mahlook

ldquoWersquove had a great time being part of the charter boat scene here in Lakes Entrance but now itrsquos time to focus on our core business making and selling winerdquo he said

ldquoWersquoll leave the boating opera-tions to the charter professionals of which there are plenty in Lakes Entrancerdquo

The last voyage of the Corque will be on Sunday June 9 2012

The Corquersquos final voyage will be manned by the Nowa Nowa

Menrsquos Choir who will sing dirges and no doubt lift a glass or two to mourn the ending of an era

For those wishing to make a fi-nal booking on the Corque before

June 9 contact the Wyanga Park Winery on 03 5155 1508 or visit the Lakes Entrance website wwwlakesentrancecom where you can book online

8 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Briagalong Art amp Film Feature

BIG SCREEN COMING TO BRIAGOLONG

8 ndash 10 JUNE 2012

OPENING NIGHT IN BRIAGOLONGFRIDAY 8 JUNE 800PMTHE CUP (PG)A triumphant and courageous true story about champion jockey Damien Oliver from the director of Phar Lap and The Lighthorsemen

A light supper will follow the screening

Tickets $10$8 concession ticket sales from 715pm

FAMILY SCREENINGSATURDAY 9 JUNE 1100AMHAPPY FEET TWO (PG)Tickets $2

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 130PMTHE EYE OF THE STORM (MA15+)Tickets $10$8 concession

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 400PMANY QUESTIONS FOR BEN (M)Tickets $10$8 concession

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 700PMBRIAGOLONG FAST FILMMAKING CHALLENGE SCREENING amp AWARDS NIGHT (UC)PLUS ST KILDA SHORTS (UC)Tickets $10$8 concession includes entry to Red Dog at 900pm

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 900PMRED DOG (PG)A warmndashhearted story about a dog that becomes an outback legend Josh Lucas Rachael Taylor and Luke Ford star opposite Koko the red kelpie in this box offi ce smash

Tickets $10$8 concession

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 1030AMTHE ARTIST (PG)Winner of 5 Academy Awards

Tickets $10$8 concession

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 100PMSOUTH SOLITARY (M)Tickets $10$8 concession

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 345PMORANGES AND SUNSHINE (M)Tickets $10$8 concession

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 730PMTHE HUNTER (M)Tickets $10$8 concession

VENUE amp TICKETSBriagolong Mechanicsrsquo Institute Hall Avon Street Briagolong

Festival Pass $30 entry to all fi lms

Tickets available at the door

persons under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian

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THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR MEDIA PARTNER

Riverstone CafeFriendly Country Hospitality

Fresh Menu with Local ProduceGreat Coffee and Homemade Cakes and Slices

Relaxing Alfresco Outdoor AreaOpen 7 Days from Breakfast to 430pm

Open For Dinner by BookingFully Licensed

VISIT AURAZ NEXT DOORBeautiful Gifts Jewellery Insence Scarves Clothing

Local Art Handicrafts and much more

Forbes Street BriagolongPhone 03 5145 5566

Briagolong General Store amp Post Office

Fuel GroceriesIce Newsagency

Open 7 Days 8am - 7pm

6 Avon st BriagolongPhone 5145 5200

Ten years ago a group of artists in the township of Briagolong es-tablished ldquoThe Big Galleryrdquo (in a very little building) It is now the briagolongartgallery in very spacious accommodation

Celebrating this milestone is an exhibition of work past and pre-sent 20 painters printmakers and drawers extraordinaire will be exhibiting the best of their work done over the last decade

Diverse subject matter executed with talent and consummate skill has been an ongoing hallmark of this group

Many of the artists involved themselves in a recent renovation which converted what was the old Briagolong garage to a vibrant ex-hibition space still retaining the heritage value and appearance of the building

This is a great opportunity to visit an exciting and beautiful gal-lery space Certainly more spa-cious than the first gallery

The exhibition ldquoHappy Re-turnsrdquo will have an official open-ing on Sunday the 27th May at 200pm and will continue till 8th of July all welcome

Open Saturday and Sundays 11am to 400pm or by appoint-ment

The Gallery is situated at the corner of Forbes and Avon Sts Briagolong

Contact 03 51 455439 or email briagolongartgallerygmailcom

From LittleGalleries BigGalleries Grow

CommunityHouse for all

Briagolong Community House has provided learning course to the Briagolong Com-munity since its inception in 1992

Originally meetings and cours-es were held at the Mechanicsrsquo Institute and the local primary school

In 1999 after much assistance from the Maffra Shire Council a purpose built extension was added to the Mechanics Institute Hall where all courses and meetings now take place

Everything from computer courses for beginners and ad-vanced yoga practice and patch-work quilting are available

Courses run in the mornings afternoons and some evenings

The Community House has computers you can access for a small fee of $2 per hour Word pro-cessing spreadsheets and even the Internet is available

For more information go to wwwbriagolongcomau

Briagolong CommunityHouse Inc

RedgumReview

The Redgum Review is Bri-agolongrsquos own community news-letter published monthly

A group of dedicated volunteers put together the newsletter each month relying on contributions from the public and business own-ers alike

The newsletter can be down-loaded from their website on the 7th day of each month

If yoursquod like to contribute email in Word format to bchbr-igolongcomau

Briagolong Hotel

8 - 10 Forbes Street Briagolong VIC 3860Tel (03) 5145 5202

Fax (03) 5145 5202

The Briagolong Hotel provides a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where you can enjoy a great meal and

really cold beer

briagolongartgallerycnr avon amp forbes sts briagolong 3860

HAPPY RETURNSan exhibition celebrating the galleryrsquos 10th

anniversary by showcasing the work of past and present artists associated with the gallery

current may 26 - 8 july 2012gallery open 11 - 4 sat amp sun

t 03 5145 5454 or 03 5145 5439e briagolongartgallerygmailcom

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9wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Briagalong Big Screen Film Festival

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 100PM South Solitary DirWrit Shirley Barrett 2010 110 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A young unmarried woman arrives on an isolated island with her uncle the new lighthouse keeper Starring Miranda Otto Barry Otto and Marton Csokas

Stunningly photographed South Solitary is a very special filmDavid Stratton at thE MoViES

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 345PMorangES and SunShinE Dir Jim Loach Writ Rona Munro 2010 104 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

This masterfully mounted slow-burn drama tells the true story of British social worker Margaret Humphreys (Emily Watson) who in the 1980s sought to locate the victims of a secret government policy that shipped poor children to the colonies with the promise of a better life Starring Hugo Weaving Emily Watson and David Wenham

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 730PMthE huntEr Dir Daniel Nettheim Writ Julia Leigh (novel) Alice Addison Wain Fimeri 2010 100 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

Based on the acclaimed novel by Julia Leigh The Hunter is a powerful psychological drama that tells the story of Martin (Willem Dafoe) a mercenary sent from Europe by a mysterious biotech company to the Tasmanian wilderness on a dramatic hunt for the last Tasmanian Tiger

The Hunter is a compelling and beautifully made filmDavid Stratton at thE MoViES

tiMEtaBlEdatE tiME FilM

FrEE SChool SCrEEningS

Fri 8 Jun 1000am Little Big Shots (UC)

Fri 8 Jun 1245pm Bran Nue Dae (PG)

gEnEral SCrEEningS

Fri 8 Jun 800pm OPENING NIGHT The Cup (PG)

Sat 9 Jun 1100am FAMILY SCREENING Happy Feet Two (PG)

Sat 9 Jun 130pm The Eye of the Storm (MA15+)

Sat 9 Jun 400pm Any Questions for Ben (M)

Sat 9 Jun 700pm Briagolong Fast Filmmaking Shorts Awards + St Kilda Shorts (UC)

Sat 9 Jun 900pm Red Dog (PG)

Sun 10 Jun 1030am The Artist (PG)

Sun 10 Jun 100pm South Solitary (M)

Sun 10 Jun 345pm Oranges and Sunshine (M)

Sun 10 Jun 730pm The Hunter (M)persons under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian

VEnuE amp tiCKEtS Briagolong Mechanicsrsquo institute hall (tickets at door) Avon Street Briagolong

Check program for ticket prices Festival Pass $30 ndash see all the films for one low price

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

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FILM FESTIVAL

BRIAGOLONG

JUNE 8ndash10

BIG SCREENBIG SCREEN

MEdIA PARTNER

welcome to Big Screen 2012

oPEning nightFRIDAY 8 JUNE 800PMthE CuP Dir Simon Wincer Writ Simon Wincer Eric OrsquoKeefe 2011 106 mins (PG)

Tickets $10 $8 concession Ticket sales from 715pm A light supper will follow the screening of The Cup

In 2002 Damien Oliver was the best jockey in the land the beloved son and grandson of noted jockeys before him When tragedy strikes his family just days before the Melbourne Cup will Damien decide to ride the spirited Media Puzzle A triumphant and courageous true story from the director of Phar Lap and The Lighthorsemen

A big-screen experience with lavish production design and geographical scopehellip This is polished mainstream filmmaking Scott Murray thE agE

FaMily SCrEEningSATURDAY 9 JUNE 1100AM haPPy FEEt two Dir George Miller Writ George Miller Gary Eck Warren Coleman Paul Livingston 2011 100 mins (PG)

Tickets $2

Itrsquos time to get happy In the footsteps of the Academy Award winning Happy Feet comes this comic musical adventure for all ages

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 130PMthE EyE oF thE StorM Dir Fred Schepisi Writ Patrick White (novel) Judy Morris 2011 114 mins (MA15+)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

Elizabeth (Charlotte Rampling) is a once great beauty who controls her staff and her adult children to the very end Judy Davis plays the daughter with a failed marriage into French nobility Geoffrey Rush plays the son a playboy actor with a knighthood Based on the novel by Nobel Prize winner Patrick White from director Fred Schepisi this is a sharp and ruthlessly comic exploration of family relationships

hellipthe array of talent in and around this film makes this a grand effortMargaret Pomeranz at thE MoViES

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 400PMany QuEStionS For BEnDir Rob Sitch Writ Santo Cilauro Tom Gleisner Rob Sitch 2011 114 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A romantic comedy about a perennial bachelor (Josh Lawson from Thank God Yoursquore Here The Librarians and Sea Patrol) who starts to question his lifestyle From the Aussie comedy outfit Working Dog creators of The Castle The Dish and The Panel

urbane and sophisticatedVicky Roach thE daily tElEgraPh

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 700PM Briagolong FaSt FilMMaKing ChallEngE SCrEEning + awardS night2012 (UC)

Tickets $10 $8 concession Ticket price includes entry to Red Dog at 900pm

Watch films made around Briagolong by Fast Film Challengers at the Fast Filmmaking Competition screening Support and see your friends family and town up on the Big Screen

PluS St Kilda ShortS2010 45 mins (UC)A sampling of short films from some of Australiarsquos most exciting new talent direct from the St Kilda Film Festival

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 900PM rEd dog Dir Kriv Stenders Writ Louis de Berniegraveres (novel) Daniel Taplitz 2011 92 mins (PG)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A warm-hearted story about a dog that becomes an outback legend Luke Ford Josh Lucas Rachael Taylor and Noah Taylor star opposite Koko the red kelpie In the tradition of Lassie this comedy adapted from the Louis de Berniegraveres best-selling novel is based on a true story

This superb all-ages picture gets everything rightLeigh Paatsch hErald Sun

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 1030AMthE artiSt DirWrit Michael Hazanavicius 2011 100 mins (PG)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A loving recreation of Hollywood in the 1920s on the verge of the introduction of sound As silent movie star George Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion he sparks with Peppy Miller a young dancer set for a big break Starring Jean Dujardain Beacutereacutenice Bejo John Goodman James Cromwell

This is not a work of film history but rather a generous touching and slightly daffy expression of unbridled movie love AO Scott nEw yorK tiMES

winner 3 AACTA awards

winner AACTA award

winner 5 Academy

Award

winner 3 GoldenGlobes

winner 7 BAFTAS

The Big Screen Film Festival will return to Briagolong for the eighth big year with a weekend full of screenings

Opening Night on Friday June 8 fea-tures the triumphant and courageous Aus-tralian horse racing story The Cup

At the heart of this true story is Damien Oliver a young jockey who loses his only brother in a tragic racing accident just days before the 2002 Melbourne Cup

Opening Night tickets include a light supper at the Mechanicsrsquo Institute Hall af-ter the screening hosted by the Mechanicsrsquo Institute Hall Committee

On the evening of Saturday June 9 enjoy the second Briagolong Fast Film Making Challenge Screening and Awards Night Watch films made around Briagolong by Fast Film Challengers Support and see your friends family and town up on the Big Screen PLUS a special sneak preview of the St Kilda Short Film Festival touring program ndash straight from St Kilda

ldquoThe Big Screen Film Festival gives Gippsland audiences the opportunity to enjoy an array of award-winning and ac-claimed filmsrdquo said Festival Co-ordinator Gordana Bacic ldquoWe are especially de-lighted to be returning to Briagolong for the eighth time Itrsquos a fantastic weekend of filmsrdquo said Gordana

Big Screen Film Festival is an initiative of the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) and brings new and archival films to audiences across regional and rural Australia

Other Briagolong Big Screen film festi-val highlights include feature films Happy Feet Two The Artist The Eye of the Storm and The Hunter

For screening and ticket details check the printed program in town or go to wwwnfsagovaubigscreen

Big Screen FilmFestival 8 years on

10 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gippslander Newspaper

Gippslandrsquos Newspaper

This month wersquove decided to display both our website and Face-book page to demonstrate what other businesses can do as well as showcase what wersquore up to

Between Mark Watson and Shane Kidd a new newspaper has been born for Gippsland

Now in itrsquos third edition print-ed monthly it reaches out to an es-timated 60000 readership across Gippsland

In tandem with the printed newspaper is the online version here at wwwgippslandercomau

A few features of the website is the ability to use the RSS news subscription service By signing up to an RSS feed you can receive in your email inbox every article that is uploaded to the website

A full dis-

tribution map can be found show-ing all 450 outlets where the Gipp-slander is circulated each month

Please support your local dis-tributors as without them this wouldnrsquot be possible

A full Market listing is also available updated regularly to en-able you to find which market is on where across Gippsland

Signup to our monthly News-letter via the website send us a Letter to the Editor check our Advertising Rates or simply ac-cess the site to have a good read of local Gippsland stories about Gippslanders

Facebook - is itreally necessary

Many business owners when faced with the prospect of having to setup a website for their business can feel overwhelmed and totally not up to the task

Then if having one website wasnrsquot enough now yoursquore told you need a Facebook page as well

Do not despair itrsquos not any-where near as difficult to setup a Facebook page as it is to setup and maintain your business website

There are no hosting fees no domain name registration and generally no technical upgrades or maintenance

Yoursquove just got to figure out how to use Facebook then be prepared to re-learn it every six months when they change or up-date their interface

Setting up is as simple as sign-ing yourself up for a Facebook ac-count This account will be in your personal name and will only be your personal Facebook page

Next you create a new ldquoBusi-ness Pagerdquo This page works ex-actly the same as your personal page with a few hidden extras

People cannot be ldquofriendsrdquo with your business page They can only

Like your business page As well your business page can only Like other business pages it cannot be-come friends with anyone

Thus the aim of the game is to get as many people to Like your page as possible The more Likes you have the more exposure your business postings will receive

When you post a comment special or photo on your business page it then feeds out to the News Feed on all your Likers pages

They can then Like your in-dividual posts or they can Share your posts meaning they re-post your article on their Wall which then appears on their friends News Feeds

Your news or specials can very quickly spread out to a huge net-work of friends and their friends In my opinion itrsquos the cheapest and easiest way of spreading your good news Our Facebook page is to be found at wwwfacebookcomgippslander

450 Outlets across Gippsland

11wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Home Farm Business

The dyingart of thetechnophobe

It used to be fun being a technophobe Complaining about pro-graming video recorders wondering why disks didnrsquot already come formatted referring to the internet as the lsquoworld wide webrsquo won-dering why everyone knew how to download movies except you and having to learn new verbs almost daily - blog Google Skype poke tweet spam like surf youtube phish hack upload download VOIP browse bookmark etc

These days however even committed technophobes are fast running out of excuses Itrsquos get-ting harder to get traction with grievances when computers are up and running as soon as you switch them on when a novice can cre-ate movies and slideshows in min-utes when all your gadgets sync automatically and when you can accrue 400 friends without ever talking to them

Back when a search engine was a friendly librarian Apple realised that technology and gadgets could be both beautiful and user friendly

Apple didnrsquot invent the computer MP3 players mobile phones or e-readers They effectively just sim-plified the steps involved in using them and turned the hardware into works of art

It has never been easier to com-municate and learn to do things faster and smarter In the process technology can even positively impact the environment through innovation and lateral thinking

Sadly for technophobes they will need a new focus Theyrsquore not the sought after specialists they once were Politics perhaps

Remember setting up the VCR

wwwgippslandercomauwwwfacebookcomgippslander

Forestry woodchippingand protecting our Koalas

Eden woodchip in the redEden export woodchip mill has just recorded its first

ever loss in 40 years of woodchipping East Gippsland forests Losses disclosed to ASIC total $126430

Mystery surrounds the accumulated losses at the mill considering the majority of their products (trees) are currently subsidised by the Baillieu Government

Baillieu Govt slashes environment budgetThe latest budget has axed $130 million from the Vic

Govtrsquos environmental departments This includes post-bushfire work and climate change programs

Logging subsidies however enjoy a continued hand-out of over $50 million

How much can a koala bearVictoriarsquos koalas have been excluded from being list-

ed by the Federal Government as a vulnerable speciesQueensland NSW and ACT koalarsquos can rest easy fol-

lowing the rulings Their habitat cannot be razed to the ground without extensive government interference

Koalas in the Strzelecki forests however were not af-forded that protection Most of their habitat is on private land available for clear felling to feed the Maryvale pa-per mill

12 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gippsland Real Estate

A 4

B 2

C 2

Price $$549500Internet 3254245Contact Chris Morrison 0419 381 832

Sale 178 Macalister StreetLUXURY PRESTIGIOUS LOCATIONbullCharming spacious amp open informal living bullSeparate dining or sitting room bullLarge bedrooms bullBeautifully appointed bathroom bull2nd shower bullBeautifully manicured gardens bullSalersquos most sought after address

Sale 34 Dryden PlaceCOMFORTABLE AFFORDABLE AS NEWbullFantastic open plan kitchenmealsfamily bullSupersized bedrooms bullSpacious lounge bullNortherly aspect to living areas bullDucted central heating + split system ac bullSun drenched al-fresco bullGreat value for money

Price $329500Internet 3971845Contact Chris Morrison 0419 381 832

4 A 2 B 2 C

A 3

B 2

C 2

Price $329500Internet 3799659Contact Stephen Chalmer 0419 381 831

Sale 1135 Market StreetBRILLIANT AS NEW TOWNHOUSEbullSpacious open plan living bullExcellent kitchen amp bathrooms bullSunny northerly aspect bullDucted central heating bullSplit system air conditioner bullDbl garage with secure access bullOwn title - no body corporate

Sale Unit 1102 Stawell StreetNeat affordablelocatioNbullClose to CBD bullLovely private garden bullLight and airy bullWell equipped kitchen and bathroom bullCosy lounge bullLock up garage bullSuit investorowner occupier

Price $229500Internet 3997505Contact Stephen Chalmer 0419 381 831

3 A 1 B 1 C

237-239 Raymond Street SaleTelephone 03 5144 4333 wwwchalmercomaustephencchalmercomau

Opening Hours Sale Monday - Friday 9am - 530pm Saturday - 9am - 3pm Sunday - 11am - 2pmOpening Hours Morwell Monday - Friday 9am - 530 pm Sat 9am -1pm

381 - 385 Corner of Raymond amp Macarthur Streets Sale 3850 Phone 03 5144 7715 Mobile 0433 666 014

NOW OPEN IN MORWELL amp SALE

244 Commercial Rd Morwell Ph 03 5133 0883

wwwmattressbedssalecomau

13wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Gippsland Real Estate

20 Myer Street Lakes Entrance Ph (03) 5155 3555 Gary Henry 0418 516 164 wwwgaryhenryrealestatecomau Brendan King 0407 302 273

QUALITY IN ABUNDANCE $470000 Set on a spacious 1500m2 lot in pleasant surrounds this refreshingly different home has a style of its own with the vendors doing the extra to ensure a high end finished product With focus on the kitchen living area main bedroom and ensuite there is also a lovely entry stairway and balustrade as well as a beautiful sitting room where you can escape with a book and a wine A mere 25 years old and still very much a new home

QUIET COURT BY THE BEACH $462000 Living by the beach allows you to enjoy the ocean and lake at your doorstep Situated on over 900m2 at the head of the court the home comprises separate lounge kitchen dining sunroom three bedrooms and two bathrooms The outdoor entertaining area is decked and paved and enclosed with bistro blinds for all year round use There is a spa and fire place landscaped gardens large garage with ensuite and double carport high enough for a large van

A CLEAR CUT WINNER $338000 No need for a photo finish here this home romps it in Every conceivable box has been ticked With some homes you just know and when the price is more than right the only thing left to do is say yes The pictures tell no lies - this wonderful three bedroom two bathroom home will please you no end - inside and out front to back Some people put in years to get a home and surrounds looking like this but you can have it in 60 days - more or less

BRIGHT amp LIGHT $220000 Lake Tyers Beach within a stroll to shop and Tavern Great investment property or holiday home comprising three bedrooms and open plan living sunny verandah and lock-up garage Low maintenance and ready for you to put your personal touches to

GET OUT - OF TOWN $330000 Yoursquoll never appreciate living country until yoursquove give it a go so consider this very homely property only 15 minutes from town This is proof that it doesnrsquot cost the earth to own a good home and a few acres (7 in fact) where you could run a horse if you want Comprises three bedrooms a neat little kitchen and dining area plus a cosy lounge and huge covered deck make it all worthwhile And with an awesome shed and more tank water than yoursquoll ever need why are you waiting

LAKES VIEW ESTATE SELECTED LOTS NOW $110000 EACH

If yoursquore looking for town lake and ocean views with 9 holes of golf at your doorstep then Lakes View Estate is the place to be Situated just four minutes from the town centre Lakes View Estate offers 43 magnificent allotments with all services and a variety of blocks allowing for plenty of room with sizes ranging from 686msup2 to 1563msup2

29 SOLD

14 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

$22990 driveaway

Corolla Ascent Sport5 Door Hatch18 ltr Petrol Auto$130 Capped Price ServicingRego YQA071

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Camry Atara S4 Door Sedan25 ltr Petrol Auto$130 Capped Price ServicingRego YQA066

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Standard scheduled servicing (normal operating conditions) Excludes Government and Rental vehicles For full terms and conditions please visit toyotacomau ar speak to one of our salesmen PLEASE NOTE Turnbull Toyota uses its best endeavours to ensure this material is correct at the time of printing However information must be confirmed with your Toyota dealer when ordering as specifications and details may change over time

Come in and see us for great driveaway deals todayTurnbull Toyota Demo Sale

15wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Floating DragonCantonese style cuisine overlooking the majestic Western Boat Harbour Lakes Entrance

An abundance of local seafood produce and wine

Dinner - Tuesday to Sunday from 600pm Yum-Cha served Sundays from Noon till 200pm

Fully Licensed(no BYO)

For Reservations

Ph 03 5155 1400

wwwfloatingdragoncomau160 Esplanade Western Boat

Harbour Lakes Entrance

Gippsland Good Food

A homemade dumpling that will surly impress your friends and family

What you need

bull 1 Packet of Wonton wrap-pers (available from most supermarkets)

bull 150g fatty pork mince

bull 150g chicken mince

bull 2 Tablespoons good qual-ity Soya Sauce

bull 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce

bull 1 Teaspoon fine white pepper

bull frac14 Cup of finely chopped spring onion

bull 1 Dessert spoon of salt

bull 1 Tablespoon of corn flour

bull 1 Teaspoon Sesame oil

Combine all the above ingredi-ents together in a bowl mix and let stand for 30minutes

Place a small amount of meat filling in the center of the Wonton wrapper and fold so the edges join Pinch the edges together to form a pleat Repeat this process for the remaining dumplings Steam the dumplings for 12-15 minutes de-

pending on their thickness Serve with soya sauce and chopped Spring onion

Recipe kindly supplied by the Floating Dragon Restaurant Lakes Entrance

Phone 03 5155 1400

Prawn and Garlic Chive Dumplings fromthe Floating Dragon Restaurant

Make your own Dumplings

Tambo Gourmet Foodsrsquo rel-ish and jams are handmade in small batches using fruit and vegetables sourced locally from growers using organic principles where possible

Situated on the edge of the Coulqhoun Forest East Gipps-land Tambo Gourmet Foods pro-duce all their products in a purpose built kitchen

Their range of pre mixed gour-met spices allows the customer to conveniently add taste and vari-ety to their cooking Their range is growing weekly

The selection of over 20 fla-vours of traditionally made Glu-ten Free fudge with itrsquos smooth creamy non grainy texture will really excite your taste buds

Dukkah is the latest addition There are 6 different varieties to choose from and the biggest prob-lem customers have is ldquowhich one will I buythey are all so goodrdquo The only additive is sea salt

Look for their stall at local mar-kets in East Gippsland and south-ern NSW or visit them online at wwwtambogourmetfoodscom for more information

Gourmet foodsfrom Tambo

To get started you will need 2kg organic rye flour you can use wholemeal but it must con-tain no leavening agents a large wide-mouthed bowl left un-sealed and a spoon

Mix one cup plain flour with slightly less than one cup warm water in the jar stirring vigorously at least twice a day for 2-3 days Store the jar in warm 30C location and check for bubbles which will appear as it begins to ferment

At this time remove 90 of the mixture then feed the culture with another cup of plain flour and slightly less warm water stirring well You may need to repeat this process of feeding the culture at 12-hour intervals for a few more days until you have a culture powerful enough to leaven your loaves The confirmation of this is a layer of foam 3-4cm thick

You now have an activating culture ready to move to the first proofing stage or you may wish to refrigerate the culture (never freeze it) for a more convenient time

The culture will happily live in the fridge for many months if it is adequately looked after

For the first proof remove the bubbling culture from its jar and scoop into a large mixing bowl large enough for the dough to at least double its size

Then add 2 cups warm wa-ter and 3 cups plain flour slowly adding the flour and stirring well (donrsquot be too concerned with lumps as the wild yeasts will eat these up)

Cover the bowl with a dry cloth or cling wrap and place in a warm location 32C for up to 12 hours

This is the time when the lacto-ba-cilli necessary for the special sour dough taste develop and the car-bon dioxide that leavens the loaf is produced You can experiment with the amount of time taken in first proofing and the related fla-vour of the bread

After the first proof is com-pleted remember to remove one cup of the culture and refrigerate it so you will always have an ac-tivating culture on hand Now you are ready to add whatever flours seeds nuts fruit vegies fats oils herbs and spices you wish to in-clude in your bread A good tip is to warm any liquids you will be using in your recipe as it helps leaven the resulting dough

Hope Farm breads and produce can be found at most East Gipps-land Farmers Markets

Their website is wwwhopefarmcomau

How to makeyour ownSour Dough

Recipe supplied byHope Farm

wwwhopefarmcomau

Ph 0404 013 209ploughmanspantrybigpondcomau

Sale VIC 3850

Traditional gourmet preserves and condiments Ploughmans Pantry range of products are

available through local markets and by mail order Send us a

message on facebook email us at ploughmanspantrybigpondcom

or phone us on 0404013209 to place an order

Ploughmans Pantry

wwwfacebookcomploughmanspantry

If black pepper be the king of spices then surely chilli must be the queen Its ability to offer a pure heat and a mild sweet-ness has seen its integration into many of todayrsquos popular dishes

Chillies and the focus on the different variety types with their differing flavours and heat lev-els is being tipped by many food writers as one of the hottest food trends for 2013

The heat is created by a chemi-cal called capsaicin which does not dissolve in water which is why drinking water does not bring any relief The best relief comes from yoghurt milk or better still alcohol such as wine or beer

The amount of capsaicin in the chilli can be tested and is de-scribed as Scoville Heat Units or SHUs Jalapeno Tabasco sauce and chipotles are at the lower end of the scale at 3500 SHUs with a variety of chilli at every SHU all the way up to the worldrsquos hottest chilli the Bhut Jolokia at almost 1 and a half million

A serious chilli indeed particu-larly when you consider police capsicum spray is rated at 2 mil-lion SHUs with pure capsaicin at an SHU of 16 million

Hot ampSpicey

16 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Opening Hours Sale Monday - Friday 9am - 530pm Saturday - 9am - 3pm Sunday - 11am - 2pmOpening Hours Morwell Monday - Friday 9am - 530 pm Sat 9am -1pm

381 - 385 Corner of Raymond amp Macarthur Streets Sale 3850 Phone 03 5144 7715 Mobile 0433 666 014

NOW OPEN IN MORWELL amp SALE

244 Commercial Rd Morwell Ph 03 5133 0883

wwwmattressbedssalecomau

Morwell

Victoriarsquospremiereroses

Winter isnrsquot really the time to be talking about roses or rose gardens

But if yoursquore a rose enthusiast now is the time you start thinking about the pruning thinning and re-planting new or existing varieties in your garden

The Morwell Centenary Rose Garden is situated at the entrance to the town of Morwell in the Latrobe Valley

Four acres of gardens with 116 beds of which there are 3000 differ-ent rose varities Both hybrids and traditional favourites

The ldquoFriends of the Gardenrdquo and the Morwell Centenary Rose Gar-den Advisory Committee are the keepers and guardians of Victoriarsquos largest rose garden

A pruning weekend is planned for Saturday June 30 and Sunday July 12012

Demonstrations will be held at 10am and 2pm on each day Pam-phlets will be available on the ex-pertise of pruning Tea and coffee will be available Call the secretary on 03 5134 1039 for details

So winter isnrsquot such a bad time to be talking roses Get out the clip-pers and start sharing those cuttings around

wwwmorwellrosegardencomau

UniversitygamesJuly 2

The 2012 Southern University Games will take place in Latrobe City from July 2-6 2012

Planning has now been un-derway for several months with 1800 participants expected for this years games

The University Games came about through the need for sport and recreational programs to be included on university campuses around Australia

Studies have been performed showing that the inclusion of sport participation as part of the univer-sity curriculum has many advan-tages for both students and teach-ers alike There is a very close link between physical fitness and aca-demic performance

A full social program has been arranged for all participants of this years games including the Open-ing Ceremony planned for Mon-

day July 2 along with evening events throughout the week

There will be a Mexican Fiesta Retro Sports evening and to finish it off a Pirate Parrrrty on Thurs-day

The closing ceremony will be held on Friday July 6 the final day of competitions

More information can be ob-tained by visiting their website at wwwunisportcomau

The Southern University Games administrative centre has all information relating to volun-teers participants UTMs and oth-ers

It is situated at the GippsTAFE Academy Princes Highway Traralgon open everyday from 8am till 5pm

17wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Home amp Garden

The width and breadth of Gippslandrsquos creative juices never cease to amaze me Here based in the forested Strezlecki Ranges in Gippsland Tony Smith Fine Furniture specialises in original contemporary furni-ture

Tony is drawn to the earthiness and inherent beauty of timber en-joying the process of turning raw timber into a handcrafted piece Combining timber with other ele-ments adds a special interest and focus on different aspects of the finished item

Clients are intimately involved in the entire process

As a designer and maker of unique pieces Tonyrsquos work has both a local and international cli-entele He regularly showcases items in local art shows and exhi-bitions Locally made and hand-crafted his pieces are supplied to Gippsland retail galleries

Private clients can contact Tony to have their individual creation designed and crafted to their per-sonal specifications Clients are intimately involved in the entire process from the initial conceptu-al idea through to detailed design and timber selection

Using sound design principals all pieces are crafted with fas-tidious attention to detail Whilst Tonyrsquos pieces are innovative the emphasis is on functionality and durability A combination of tra-

ditional (eg hand-cut dovetails) and modern joinery techniques are used where appropriate to empha-sis the natural beauty of the timber and ensure its structural integrity

Preferring Gippsland timbers all timber used in Tonyrsquos pieces is hand selected to meet design specifications and to accentuate the natural beauty of the finished item Many pieces utilise curves and shaping and in some cases natural edged timber to soften the overall appearance

Some items incorporate multi-ple timbers and additional materi-als (ie stainless steel) contrasting the warmth of timber with the cool of other elements Every effort is made to utilise all materials in an environmentally sustainable man-ner A variety of finishes (Danish oil polyurethane etc) can be ap-plied to meet individual client needs

For more information or con-tact Tony visit his website at www tonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Have you joined the retail revolution

Retail is not dead it is merely evolving As technology im-proves the greatest competition for many retailers is no longer coming from down the street but rather from overseas

The risk is that retailers try to compete on price alone Shipping scale labour and lack of GST will ensure that overseas online offer-ings always remain cheaper

Those retailers that are making their way side-by-side their online counterparts are those retailers that have embraced the new tech-nology that enables them to of-fer unparalleled service and after sales support

That said technology can also create opportunity Customer loyalty is not built on price alone Bricks and mortar retailers can provide something that online re-tailers never will the experience

Consider Apple It does not dis-count nor compete in price wars with other leading brands and yet its sales grow exponentially Why do you think that is

Apart from an exceptional product suite Apple has created an unparalleled user experience Everything from the product func-tionality to the design of the box that the hardware comes in and to the Apple stores themselves

The stores are clean simple and pragmatic Staff are plentiful and

there are no queues Every staff member can take payments and email receipts via their iPhone Itrsquos all about the experience

Compare that sort of experience with an online shopping escapade Therersquos no atmosphere no touch-ing or feeling and no personal in-teraction between human beings

To harness the best of both worlds retailers need to keep the personal efficient real experience that shoppers so desire as well as incorporate technology to ensure a smooth hassle free experience for their customers

The guys at Wealie have created the Wealie Universal Loyalty Card App along similar principles to help businesses engage their cus-tomers and to add value in ways that are placed above discounts

Technology can complement and enhance the user experience of any retailer If yoursquore afraid of new technology ask the kids

Checkout the free App on their website wwwwealiecomau

Sustainable furniture

Visit Tony Smithrsquos website at wwwtonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Shoppers preferexperience over price

18 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

bullExplore 60 heritage buildings that tell the history of South Gippsland bullRide the train bull Discover the old fashioned General Store bullHave a game of chess bull View the Community Art Gallery bull Picnic by the lake bull Shop at the Farmers Market bull Checkout the Sustainability Centre bull Take a Ghost Tour bull Lunch at the Pig lsquon Whistle bull Enjoy our regular family fun events

Itrsquos a big day out

South Gippsland Highway Korumburra 3950

Telephone (03) 5655 1811 wwwcoalcreekvillagecomau

Teddy Bears Picnic 10 June Pirates Day 23 September Literary Festival 13 October Halloween 27 October

Ghost Tours 1 Saturday of the month

Farmers Market 2 Saturday

of the month

Open Thursday to Monday 10am ndash 430pm 7 days over Victorian School Holidays

Your School can visit Coal Creek

Check out our Education program

Have your Wedding or Special Occasion at the Pig amp Whistle cafeacute

Coal Creek Events

19wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Loch Food amp Wine Festival

Carringtons of Loch Village

Open 7 days Ph 5659 4215 wwwcarringtonscomau

LampsClocksKitchenalia2nd hand furniture

Proud supporter of Loch Village Food amp Wine Festival

Loch Food amp Wine FestivalQueens Birthday Long Weekend June 2 - June 11

For the 5th year in a row the Historic Loch Village is putting on their Food amp Wine Festival

With activities planned from Saturday June 2 through to Mon-day June 11 it promises to be the biggest and best yet

The Festival kicks off with a Festival Opening Railway Dinner on Saturday June 2 at 630pm

The train departs Loch Station with the Queenrsquos Jubilee as the theme Bookings are essential for this train trip of a lifetime so book early on 03 5659 4215

Sunday Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee Thanksgiving Service at 930am then a Jubilee Lunch and the launch of Loch Village Street by Street at midday

Monday Lighting of the Dia-mond Jubilee Beacon and a family BBQ at the Loch Primary School

Tuesday through to Friday A Taste of Gippsland at different Vil-lage Eateries around Loch

Saturday June 9 The Wine-makerrsquos Dinner at the Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar Bookings es-sential on 03 5659 4488

Sunday June 10 The Main Event - Street Festival featuring over 50 food and wine producers from the region

Entry to the Festival is $15 which includes all your food and wine tasting an information pack and souvenir tasting glass

Childrenrsquos activities will in-clude Barn Buddies and cake decorating The South Gippsland Wind Orchestra will be playing along with the Wonthaggi Citizens Band and Green Velvet

Ample parking is available with the main event being held near the Loch Memorial Recrea-tion Reserve

For up to date information on all their events and festival details visit their website at wwwlochvil-lagefoodandwinefestivalcomau or visit their Facebook page for program details

Donrsquot forget their markets on Sunday

Bed amp Breakfast Accommodation

Bottle Shop Fine Dining Featuring Local Produce and Gluten Free Dinner Parties a Speciality

2 Smith Street LochPhone 5659 4446

Cosy Kitchen Loch

Tracey amp Kayla Pepperell27 Victoria Street

Loch Vic 3945

Ph 5659 4455

Fresh Country BreakfastsDelicious LunchesDevonshire TeasCoffee amp CakeGluten Free Products

F u l l y L i c e n s e d

Open 7 DaysSeasonally Influenced Menu

Spacious Indoor amp Outdoor DiningGreat Family Atmosphere

Ideal For Meetings or CelebrationsCatering amp Special Occasion

-Cakes To OrderHuge Range of Local Produce

-Gift Hampers AvailableFair Trade amp Unique Teas Coffee amp Hot Chocolate

10 Smith Street Loch Village 3945Ph 5659 4466

20 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Travelling Gippsland

Just what do you do with your old faded tattered car seats Do you rip them out and replace them cover them with fake car seat covers or would a complete re-cover be the answer

That all depends on what yoursquore dealing with I wouldnrsquot think recov-ering the seats in a 1979 Mazda 323 would be a project worthy of the time effort and dollars

If however that car was a 1962 EJ Holden then itrsquos a different story Around Gippsland we have many well trained and experienced mo-

tor trimmers that would satisfactorily complete your project with all the love and care as if you were doing it yourself

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery has been successfully operating in Moe since 1991 operating part time from 1999 until Oct 2011 when Rob returned to full time trading

With 32 yearsrsquo experience Rob can handle everything from minor re-pairs to full custom re-trims Rob has experience on vintage classic and modern vehicles and has also worked on trucks buses caravans and even planes

He is well respected for his work on boats doing canopies and inte-rior work and householdoffice upholstery Rob prides himself on quality workmanship and materials Enquiries can be directed to Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery 0418 512 716

With boating and fishing being such a large part of life in Gippsland the Gippsland Squadron of the Australian Vol-unteer Coast Guard keep both tourists and locals safe on the water 24 hours a day seven days a week

The Gippsland Squadron con-sists of six flotillas located at Mal-lacoota Lakes Entrance Port Al-bert Port Welshpool Marlo and Paynesville

Manned by a group of passion-ate volunteers each flotilla deals with a unique range of assists be it a vessel that has run aground in the Gippsland Lakes or a vessel that is experiencing mechanical problems and is being battered and bruised by violent weather offshore

With regular training and state-of-the-art equipment the volun-teer members and their respective flotillas are always up to the task

With the ever-growing numbers of tourists coming to enjoy Gipp-sland the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard has recognized the need to grow their numbers in the region which has resulted in a re-cruitment drive for new members

Volunteering has a meaningful positive impact on your commu-nity so why not consider joining

The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard values the uniqueness and diversity of every individual and welcomes any inquiries you may have It guards the coast in the most effective way by education example examination and finally by search and rescue

If you want more information or want to become a part of Coast Guard contact sadcogippcoast-guardcomau for more informa-tion

You can keep up to date with the latest Coast Guard Victoria news by Liking us on Facebook or follow us on twitter by search-ing for CGMelb

For help from Coast Guard on the water you can call 03 9598 7003 ndash in an emergency call 000 and ask for the Water Police

Get active amp save lives

Master Upholstererscreate new from old

Country CruiseHot Rod Weekend

Queens Birthday WeekendLakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance will be thumping with the sounds of Hot Rods over the Queenrsquos Birthday Long Weekend June 7 8 amp 9

The Thunderbirds Rod and Custom Club are holding their regular Country Cruise Hot Rod Weekend and itrsquos promising to be the best yet

Hundreds of hot rods are expected in Lakes Entrance on Saturday for the Hot Rods Alrsquofresco to be held in Myer Street All cars will be on display as judges hand out awards and you get to chat with the owners

There will be plenty of kids activities music and cars cars cars Sat-urday night sees the Pie Night at the Lakes Entrance Golf Club with tickets only $10 per head

On Sunday the hot rods cruise to Paynesville making it possibly the largest highway hot rod cruise in Australia Sunday night sees more en-tertainment at the Lakes Sports and Community Club

Maffra Motor MuseumHOLDEN Display -

JulyNovemberOpen Day - 8th July

Classic vehicles amp Clubs welcome

Open Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon 10am - 4pmamp all School Holidays

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Over 30 Years Experience in Classic amp Vintage Cars

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Gippsland has six flotillas of Coast Guard vesselsLakes Entrance Mallacoota Port Albert Port Welshpool

Marlo and Paynesville

21wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

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Room 1 Cobb amp Co Building 199 Raymond St Sale

Metung Food amp Wine Festival

Kate Brilli

How often in our current times do we hear the words lsquofrom the heartrsquo or lsquofollow your heartrsquo How many of us have ever stopped to consider exactly what these words really mean

I have been focusing my at-tention on these sentiments and would like to look more closely at following my heart This is what I found To follow the heart is not necessarily going to rid you of the fear you are perceiving in the cur-rent moment it may even acceler-ate the feeling of fear

By standing on the edge of our comfort zones we have two choic-es to move forward and step into the perceived fear or step back and put lsquochangersquo out of our mind and continue in our current hold-ing pattern and hope the intensity passes only to find that the fear in-creases

Whenever we follow our hearts our hearts may lead us into unchartered territory or rough wa-ters this is part of the preparation for opening ourselves up to the new changes ahead When we fol-low our hearts we allow our souls path to guide us through life and all feelings of regret frustration and hopelessness leave us Accept-ance compassion and forgiveness become part of us and this energy expands so we have more of this in our lives

There is a fine line between fear and love The adrenalin that is pre-sent in both cases is the same and we must embrace this energy force and step into it completely com-mitted without doubt to receive the awesomeness of life To deny this force is to deny lsquolifeforcersquo This may leave you frustrated and stuck in old patterns finding new habits to distract you from your discomfort about being in your present state Resulting in stag-nant energy or lifeforce

To follow our hearts is to do so with faith to let go of conditions and expectations of how things ldquoshouldrdquo be and accept how things are It is to allow ourselves to be open to receiving our manifesta-tion in its pure form without ma-nipulation from our own restric-tive minds and negative thoughts Our thoughts dictate our reality FEAR is an acronym for ldquofalse evidence appearing realrdquo Hence we all have different fears based on our experiences in this world To assist your healing in any form you must embrace the FEAR with LOVE and follow your heart Ac-cept the journey no matter how treacherous it may seem from your current viewpoint and have faith that it will lead you to greener pastures Following your heart and following your passion will always lead to LOVE

I will leave you with this quote from Rumisrsquo book of poems this is a translation of the love poem Rumi tells us the supreme secret of the inner journey is the path of love

If we can possess our whole heart with contemplation of the beloved we will experience the wonders and beauty of the uni-verse

Kate our feature writer is a mental health worker and cur-rently studying her Bachelor of Writing

Messages from the HeartSpirit Mind amp Body

Food amp Wine on the GreenSunday June 10 Metung Village Green

Whether you come by car by boat by bicycle or simply walk come anyway you can to the inau-gural Metung Food and Wine Festival on Queens Birthday long weekend June 9 and 10

On Saturday June 9 the Festival kicks off with the monthly Metung Farmers Market on the Village Green in central Metung

Always a huge selection of locally produced or grown food wine honey and fresh produce Many of our local growers and manufacturers find their way to the Metung market every first Saturday of the month to mix and mingle with visitors the locals and other stall holders

On Sunday from 11am till 4pm the Village Green

will be transformed by a large Event Marquee hold-ing the best East Gippsland has to offer

Eight local wineries will be present allowing you to sample their produce or purchase for later con-sumption The best of East Gippslandrsquos eateries will also be there showcasing the remarkable talent our local producers have when it comes to creating food for your delight

Alongside the Festival will be an art and craft exhibition appropriately titled ldquoThe Colour of Me-tungrdquo open all day Saturday and Sunday

On Monday morning hundreds of Hot Rods will roll into town promising a fantastic display of classic motoring

22 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Markets in Gippsland

LATROBEREH Cork Club Craft Market2nd Saturday of the month(Sept to May)Kay Street Gardens TraralgonContact 0487 342 675

Latrobe Country MarketEvery Sunday 830am - 130 pmLatrobe Road MorwellContact 0407 532 957

Traralgon Farmers Market4th Sat of the month 8am-1pmKay Street GardensContact 5174 2279

Old Gippstown Market - Moe3rd Sat of the month 9am-2pmOld Gippstown Heritage ParkContact 5127 3082

BAW BAWDrouin Craft amp ProduceCivic Park Drouin3rd Sat of month 8am-1230pmContact 0428 252 440

Rokeby Community MarketMain Road Rokeby2nd Sat of month 8am-1pmSeptember to MayContact 56 26 8523

Longwarry Fire Brigade MarketBennett St Longwarry1st Sunday of Month 8am-1pmMarch to DecemberContact 0419 158 946

Yarragon Community Craft amp Produce Market4th Sat of the month 9am-2pmYarragon Public HallCampbell St YarragonContact 5634 2209

EAST GIPPSLANDFarmers MarketSecondary College OvalMcKean St Bairnsdale1st Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5156 9342

Surf Club MarketForeshore Rotundanear the FootbridgeLakes Entrance1st Sun of month 9am-3pmContact 5153 1916

Metung Farmers MarketVillage Green Metung2nd Sat of month 830am-1pmContact 0458 431 844

Paynesville Lions Club MarketGilsenan Reserve Prsquoville2nd Sun of month 8am-1pmContact 0400 327 526

Bairnsdale Uniting Church Car amp Boot MarketGreat Alpine Road Lucknow3rd Sat of month 830-1100am

Bruthen Village MarketBruthen Mechanics HallMain Street Bruthen4th Sat of month 9am-1pmContact 0428 501 634 or03 5156 4148

Lucknow MarketHowitt Park Lucknow4th Sun of month 830-1pmContact 5152 4662

Makers MarketEmporium of Handmade Waresfrom Maker to youBoucher Hall BairnsdaleSaturday June 2 - 9-2pmContact 0412 870 605 or 5152 5484

WELLINGTONHeyfield MarketJohn Greaves Memorial ParkTemple St Heyfield1st Sat of month from 8amContact 5148 0505

Wellington Farmers Market3rd Sat of month 8am-1pmCobb amp Co StablesRaymond Street Sale

Maffra Variety amp Farmers Market1st Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Cobb amp Co Stables Markets1st Sat - Variety Market 8am-1pm2nd Sun - Craft Market 9am-1pm3rd Sat - Farmers Market 8am-1pm4th Sun - Art amp Wine Market 1230-430Contact Mark 0408 057 772wwwcobbandcomarketcomau

Stratford Variety amp Farmers MarketApex Park Princes HighwayStratford4th Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Rosedale Community MarketPrince St Park Rosedale2nd Sun of month 7am-130pmContact 5199 2709

Sale Charity MarketThompson River Canal ReserveSale Gippsland3rd Sun of month 7am-1pmContact 5144 1258

Yarram Variety MarketGuideScout HallCnr Church Rd amp Sth Gipp Hwy1st Sun of month 8am-1pm

Additional markets in YarramPort Albert Regatta - April 8Rutters Park Yarram Tarra Festival - April 9 Monster MarketShowgrounds Buckley StPort Albert Hall Victoria St5th Sun in monthContact 5183 2649

SOUTH GIPPSLANDProm Farmers MarketFoster Showgrounds Foster3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5682 2654 or0427 809 509

Promontory Home Produce amp Craft MarketSundays - April 8 8am-2pmFoster Showgrounds FosterContact 5682 2654

Prom Country Farmers MarketMain St Foster

3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 680 8509

Tarwin Lower MarketTarwin Lower Memorial HallContact 5663 7345 or 5663 7505

Venus Bay Farmers MarketVenus Bay VillageJupiter Bvd Venus BayEvery Sunday in JanuaryContact 5664 0096

Mirboo Nth MarketBaromi Park Mirboo NthLast Sat of month 9am-2pmContact 5668 2465

Sth Gippsland Farmers MarketKoonwarra Memorial ParkKoonwarra1st Sat of month 830am startContact 0408 619 182

Kongwak MarketKorumburra-Wonthaggi Rd KongwakSundays 10-230pmContact 0417 142 478

Coal Creek Farmers MarketCoal Creek Community ParkKorumburra2nd Sat of month 8am-1pm

Toora MarketFormer Bonlac StoreJetty Road Toora2nd Sat of month 830am startContact 5686 2690

Loch Public Hall - Winter MarketLoch Public HallSmith Street Loch2nd Sun of month 9am-1pmMay to September onlyContact 5659 4305

Loch Village MarketRailway Siding Loch2nd Sun of month 830am startContact 5659 0212

Inverloch Farmers MarketThe Glade Inverloch3rd Sunday of month 8am-1pmContact 5664 0096

Chris amp KateFudge Coffee Relish

Spices and DukkahGluten Free Products

Tambo Gourmet Foods

P O Box 21 Swan Reach 3909Ph (03) 5156 4274

Email tambogourmetfoodsgmailcomwwwtambogourmetfoodscom

Locally grown produce is best for so many reasons Some choose to grown their own but what do you do with any excess If you canrsquot grow everything in your garden but still want locally grown even organic do you then resort to the supermarket

Herersquos an even better option Come down to the Cobb and Co Stables Market on a Friday and swap your produce with other growers You can offer fruits vegetables herbs preserves or any other home grownproduced items These can be swapped with other growers So if you have a bumper tomato crop but the zucchinis were a fail then bring your to-matoes and swap with the zucchini green thumb If you have no produce of your own then simply donate some funds which will then be passed on to a local charity

By being involved you will have a chance to network with other growers build community and reduce waste As an added bonus you will be able to increase the range of pro-duce in your kitchen that was grown locallyThis program commences on Friday 1st June 2012 at the Cobb and Co Stables Market complex between 12 and 1pm It is free to participate and if you have any enquiries please call Mark on 03 5143 0370

Bartering with your home grown produce

Huge indoorGarage Sale

Fourth Saturday of the monthindoor garage sale

Bring your garage sale to theCobb amp Co buildingin Raymond St Sale

$20 for 3 metre x 3 metre siteFill it to the brim with

your goods

23wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Cobb amp Co Stables26 MINI SHOPS

OPEN 7 DAYS - 9am - 5pm

A New Concept In Shopping All Under One Roof

199 Raymond St Sale and Rear Carpark Entrance in Desaily st Telephone 03 5143 0370 Mobile 0408 057 772

20 Indoor Party Plan Consultant

Huge 2 day party plan MarketExpo on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th

July 9am-4pm HUGE INDOOR GARAGE SALE-

Held Monthly next one Sat 236 4th Saturday of the

month indoors Cobb amp Co Stables Sale Idea is bring your garage sale to the

Cobb amp Co Building pay $2000 for your

3m by 3m site fill it to the brim with your

stuff 0408057772

Gippsland Market News

East Gippsland Eats was borne out of a lifelong passion for food shared by two sisters Lucy Carson and Jane McKay

Sixth generation Gippslanders they were born and raised in Mel-bourne but chose to return to their ancestral home to raise their fami-lies

Lucy is an Interior Designer who escaped the rat-race of Syd-ney to focus on Pilates and fitness instruction (she now runs Metung Fitness) while Jane has worked in marketing for many years coming from Melbourne a few years ago she currently works part time as well as freelance marketing

Lucyrsquos background in fitness lead to a natural interest in nu-trition and when she found that many of her clients neglected to eat breakfast Lucy came up with the healthiest solution she could find she started to give her clients her own ldquobrandrdquo of muesli a blend

that she had perfected over many years While at the same time Jane was asked to make biscuits for the guests at one of Metungrsquos premier resorts

While these two opportunities presented themselves separately with the serendipitous timing Lucy and Jane saw an opportunity to create a food business something they had both always dreamed of and East Gippsland Eats was born

Seeing the local Farmersrsquo mar-kets as a great place to start Lucy and Jane set to work in Janersquos commercial-grade kitchen in Bru-then Jane as chief cookie-creator and Lucy as master muesli-maker The sisters debuted their home made muesli and biscuits at the Metung Market in October and have become regulars at the mar-kets around the area

Next time yoursquore at a market in the East Gippsland area make sure you stop by

wwweastgippslandeatscomau

See us at the Metung Food

amp Wine Festival

Local muesli andcookie makers

Standing Sculpture Workshop

At ldquoCobb amp Co Stablesrdquo 199 Raymond Street Sale

Come along and make your own beautiful outdoor fabric sculpture with Rhonda Hunt from ldquoFaeries with Attituderdquo Rhonda is a Certified Instructor with Powertex as well as the Victorian Distributor and Instructor Trainer

Sculptures are made using Powertex a water-based non-toxic fabric hardener that has the AP ACMI award You are able to choose from a fisherman faerie culturally based figures or elegant lady A wide selection of colours and fabric are available for the sculpture as well as a choice of bases such as rocks treated pine or natural timber

The new African sculpted heads will also be available for use

Sunday 17th June 930am ndash 400pm All materials are supplied for the workshop just bring your creativity You will need to wear old clothing or bring a

protective apron and it is best not to wear jewellery Tea and coffee available BYO lunch or purchase at nearby venues Cost for the workshop is $160

Mask Sculptureworkshops for kidsWednesday June 27 - $35Wednesday July 4 - $45

Plenty is happening at the Cobb amp Co Markets in Ray-mond Street Sale

These workshops costing $35 for Junersquos Faeries and $45 for Ju-lyrsquos Masks are a perfect creative expression for your kids to enjoy

24 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gluten Free Health Products

Gluten Free Batterbrings joy back toFish amp Chip feasts

About 12 years ago Guy Plateau from Lakes Entrance was looking for a new product he could create His reasons being competition in the fast food industry was cut-throat and he was looking for something dif-ferent to focus his attention on

First Guy tried playing around with different combinations of flours when preparing his batter mixes in LrsquoOcean Fish amp Chips Lakes En-trance

Without any great successes he then happened to be discussing it with his doctor

His doctorrsquos suggestions led him to start experimenting with different versions of a gluten free mixture

At the time there was not much interest in gluten allergies or their re-actions with different people Gluten free dietry requirements were not as popular or well known

After a few samples had been cre-ated Guy sent them off for testing with the Coeliac Society

Upon receipt of Guyrsquos samples they taste tested them and were pleasantly surprised

Their first orders were for sending our samples to their clients number-

ing at the time only a few hundred Australia wide

Since then production has in-creased one hundred fold and Coe-liac sufferers Australia wide now purchase and insist on Guyrsquos original Health Wise Batter Mix

About one year ago Guy sold his business to Bill Boros

Bill has been eager to continue Guyrsquos commitment to providing a healthy alternative to traditional bat-ter mixes sold by take away food out-lets

Bill has not only continued the project but increased distribution throughout the country considerably

When you now order your fish and chips if you see the Health Wise logo make sure you request a ldquoglu-ten free batter pleaserdquo

Full details on Health Wise Batter Mix can be found at wwwcrispybat-tercomau

SomervillersquosWholesaler takeson Crispy Batter

Somervillersquos Wholesale Foods situated in Sale Victoria have been in the food business since 1943

Formerly known as the Hawthorn Dairy they used to bottle and deliver fresh milk using a horse and cart

In 2007 Somervillersquos moved to their present location in 12 Invictus Court Sale to expand both the business and the product range

Now they wholesale over 1500 different product lines

ranging from dry foods chilled frozen meat seafood milk juice packaging and ice products All products are available to food retailers

Owners Andrew and Karen Somerville are pleased to be associated with Crispy Batter supplying food outlets in Mel-bourne and Gippsland with a healthy alternative

Wheat FreeGluten FreeYeast Free

No Salt or SugarNo Dairy products or

Artificial Colors amp Flavors

Enquiries for Crispy Battersalessomervillesnetauwwwsomervillesnetau

Tel 03 5144 2585

Bill Boros - Manager Crispy BatterTel 0429 336 080

wwwcrispybattercomau

Page 3: Gippslander June 2012

3wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Shire News

June is rotary bowelscan monthldquoBowel cancer is the most com-

mon internal cancer affecting both men and women and the second most common cause of cancer related death after lung cancer This is especially the case for peo-ple over 50 with approximately 14000 new cases being diagnosed each year

About 90 Australians die of bowel cancer each week Many of these deaths could be prevented by early detection and treatmentrdquo (Tony Abbott Leader of the Op-position and former Minister for Health and Aging Howard Govt)

As a community service your

local Rotary clubs are conducting a scanning program in the Welling-ton local government area in May and are strongly urging residents over 40 or those with a history of bowel cancer in the family to avail themselves of this inexpensive and effective test The test is simple to complete and non intrusive

Bowel cancer can be treated successfully if detected in its ear-ly stages However only 40 of bowel cancers are detected early As a community service Rotary would like to change this and help people live longer and healthier lives

You could help to change this

figure by completing a bowel scanKits are available from pharma-

cies in the Wellington local gov-ernment area for $1000 Please contact your chemist or a local Rotarian for further information

ArtistsonlineQR code

Access to interactive art has just become a reality with the opening of the Creative Gipps-land eMotion meets eArt exhi-bition at the Yarragon Arts Hub this week

Baw Baw Arts Alliance spokes-person Sue Keirnan said the idea behind the exhibition was to intro-duce a cross-section of local talent to much wider audiences either physically online or all in one hit

ldquoWersquove got this great line up of visual and musical artists from all over West Gippsland such as painter Janine Good and band Shy Robyn muscian and master guitardrum maker Roger Terrill and art-ists Sue Acheson Laurie Collins Tristan Throup Wendy Olsen and Lesley Bartlettrdquo said Ms Keirnan

So it seemed mad not to use everyday communication tools to get them into the regional lime-light or indeed anywhere on the planetrdquo

ldquoWe figured by simply us-

ing digital signposts such as QR codes and making iPhone films of our profile artists we could make it easy for audiences to see them see them anytime any place any-whererdquo

Using any smartphone with a downloaded QR code app visitors to the Arts Hub can scan each ex-hibit profile board and learn more intimately about each artistrsquos inter-pretation of the lsquoeMotionrsquo theme

These films can also be seen

online by visiting the Baw Baw Arts Alliance website wwwbaw-bawartsallianceorgau going to the Alliancersquos Facebook page and clicking on Like via YouTube by searching for lsquobawbawartsrsquo or visiting httptinyurlcombbaa-emotion

The eMotion meets eArt exhi-bition is now open to the public at the Arts Hub 2 Murray Street Yarragon and will then be open 10am-4pm Wed to Sun until 26 May 2012

Rosedale MotorsSpecialists in Quality Motor Vehicles

Lot 13 Princess Highway RosedalePhone Colin 5199 2016

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June - Bowel Scan month

eMotion meets eArt

Bush poetry alive and wellGippsland Bush Poets commenced meeting

together in October 1999 and have been going strong ever since

They meet regularly at the RSL Hall in Hood Street Rosedale at 730pm

Their next meeting will be on Thursday July 12If you like to write read recite or just enjoy listen-

ing to poetry yoursquore invited to come along and join in

with a group of like-minded people Their meetings are relaxed and casual

After a very brief meeting there are recitals of po-etry to entertain the group and then a light supper and socialising

Bush poets are regularly asked to visit retirement homes and assist at charity functions Further info can be sought from Margaret on 03 5147 1383

Gippslander onFacebookwwwfacebookcomgippslander

4 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Great Victorian Bike Ride

Wellington Shireproudly supports theRACV Great Victorian

Bike RideFor information and assistance

Visitor Information CentresSale 8 Forster St - T 1800 677 520

Yarram Commercial Rd - T 03 5182 6553Maffra 96 Johnson St - T 03 5144 1108

Saturday 24 November - Sunday 2 December 2012 The RACV Great Victorian

Bike Ride is set to transport 4000 adventure seekers to Gipp-sland in 2012

Bicycle Network Victoria Event Manager Mr Darren Allen said that this yearrsquos nine day bike riding holiday was taking advan-tage of one of the most stunning routes in Gippsland

ldquoThe Grand Ridge Road which snakes through the Strzelecki Ranges is arguably Victoriarsquos pre-mier bike touring routerdquo Mr Allen said

The 591 kilometre bike tour-

ing holiday will feature the very best of Gippsland including two days riding the spectacular Grand Ridge Road bike touring along-side Gippsland Lakes and rivers forests historic towns gourmet produce wineries Lakes Entrance and Phillip Island

ldquoGippsland has some of the best bike riding in Australia gen-tle gradients quiet country back-roads and scenery to die for - mak-ing it ideal for bike riders of all levels rdquo he added

The holiday starts in Lakes Entrance on 24 November with

overnight stops planned for Bru-then (24th) Briagolong (25th) Rosedale (26th) Traralgon (2 nights 27th and 28th) Yarragon (29th) Mirboo North (30th) and San Remo (1st Dec) with a finish on Phillip Island

For those who canrsquot get away for the week but still want to be part of the fun can join the three day RACV Great Vic Getaway from Yarragon to Phillip Island For those after a taste of the event then join the one day RACV Great Vic Community Ride from San Remo to Phillip Island

ldquoExperiencing the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride is one of lifersquos must dorsquos I urge anyone looking for a week they will never forget to come on the ride Itrsquos a week in another worldrdquo Mr Allen added

The nine-day ride is a fully ca-tered camping holiday There is extensive back up including lug-gage transport a licensed cafe un-der canvas full medical team and bicycle repair facilities

If you enter by 27 July you save $100 off the entry fee

If you donrsquot want to ride then

come along and join the 400 vol-unteers

More information on the worldrsquos biggest one week fully supported bike ride wwwgreat-viccomau or 1800 616 600

SPEND A WEEK IN ANOTHER WORLD

Baillieu govtslashes bike $$$

The 2012 budget papers show that the government has made a deliberate decision to slam the door on Victoriarsquos bike riders

The foundation of the Statersquos bike infrastructure investment the Vi-cRoads Bicycle Program has been slashed to zero (Some commitments from previous budgets are still trickling through)

None of the high priority infrastructure projects which were planned for next year have been funded Desperately needed lanes signals inter-sections and other urgent safety improvements have been dropped

Save money withEarly Bird Fees

Entries for the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride are now open Tickets can be purchased via their website wwwgreatviccomau

bull Earlybird Entry for 9 Day Ride Adults $865 (normally $965) Children 13-17 $625 (normally $725) Children 6-12 $315 (normally $415) Children U5 Free

bull The Great Vic Getaway 3 Day Ride Adults $445 (normally $545) Children 13-17 $315 (normally $415) Children 6-12 $155 (normally $255) Children U5 Free

Save $100 if you enter before July 27

5wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Great Victorian Bike Ride

Proudly supporting all participantsin the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride

Visitor Information CentreTelephone 1300 133 309 - 123 Princes Hwy Yarragon

Mon-Sat 630am-530pm Sunday 730am-6pm

Day 1 - 45kmLakes Entrance to

BruthenLakes Entrance is the start of

this years Great Victorian Bike Ride

After sampling the best views over the town lakes and Ninety Mile Beach the Ride will get un-derway and head towards Metung

Metung is an idyllic little sea-side village where yoursquoll enjoy a relaxed lunch overlooking the Gippsland Lakes

Off into the hills and magnifi-cent mountain views will greet you as you follow the Tambo Riv-er towards the old timber town of Bruthen

With the Victorian Alps shad-owing you Day 2 gives you some varied riding and terrain

Following the Great Alpine Road towards Bairnsdale yoursquoll enjoy the downhill run through farmland and sheep country

Passing through the outskirts of Bairnsdale will bring you through the fruit and vegetable growing district of Lindenow with itrsquos rich fertile soil and quiet tree lined roads

A gentle climb towards Stock-dale allows for a gradual descent into Briagolong for your overnight stop

This is the heart of Gipps-land Lush farming stunning views of the High Plains and the Strzelecki Ranges looming

Quiet country roads lead you to Lake Glenmaggie set amidst beautiful bushland the ideal set-ting for a break beside the water

The second half of the day is an easy downhill run towards Hey-field Another classic Gippsland town where lunch will be enjoyed

Rosedale is an easy ride from here and the next overnight stay

The Grand Ridge Road lays in wait today perhaps the big-gest challenge of the entire Ride

Wind your way up the Str-zeleckirsquos towards the beauty of Tarra Bulga National Park

On your way through Gorman-dale via bushland and pastoral areas the serious uphill climb be-gins

Powers Hill will test your stam-

ina prior to turning onto the Grand Ridge Road

Stunning views greet you on this climbing winding wonder-land of tall forests and deep gul-lies

After a short stretch of unsealed road Tarra Bulga approaches with tree ferns and rainforest on all sides The road winds through the giant gums with plenty of time to explore the National Park

A 33km downhill run then takes you to the next overnight stop Traralgon

Day 5 is a rest day in Traralgon

The Latrobe Valley is the power centre of Victoria

During the day you will take in views on both sides of the Valley

Slight inclines up to Glengarry Tyers and Yallourn North giving great views of the huge power sta-tions scattered throughout the La-trobe Valley

Willow Grove and Blue Lake are the stopping points for a re-laxing lunch and a rest from the climbing

Through Gippslandrsquos Gourmet region descend towards Yarragon a quaint village on the Princes Highway for the next stop

Another day of great views and heavily timbered forests

Back to the Grand Ridge Road as you head into the Mount Worth State Park after passing a few small towns along the way

Heading towards Mirboo North the trees open up to reveal stun-ning views in all directions Al-most giving you glimpses of the south coast of Victoria

With small dips and climbs along the way Mirboo North is a welcome stop for the night

This is the longest days Ride heading over a ridge to then de-scend towards the coast

The smell of salt water will be in your nostrils as you descend on the town of Inverloch

The views keep getting better as you travail the coast along the Bunurong Coastal Road

Winding along flat terrain

passing through Wonthaggi cruis-ing along the Bass Coast your stop for the night then comes into view San Remo

The grand finale Phillip Is-land (Great Vic Community Ride)

Time to tackle the Island Scoot over the bridge and take in the views

Phillip Island is a paradise of coastal resorts and pristine beach-es Plenty of shopping in Cowes koalas at the Koala Reserve and some gorgeous natural wetlands

Here you can pat yourself on the back for completing the 591 kilometre ride and making some great new friendships

With three ride options the 9 day 591km ride the 3 day RACV Great Vic Getaway ride and the 1 day RACV Great Vic Community Ride there is something suitable for everyone

Early bird prices expire on July 27 so wwwgreatviccomau

Day 2 - 93kmBruthen toBriagolong

Day 4 - 80kmRosedale to

Traralgon

Day 3 - 84kmBriagolong to

Rosedale

Day 6 - 82kmTraralgon to

Yarragon

Day 7 - 60kmYarragon to

Mirboo North

Day 8 - 108kmMirboo North to

San RemoDay 9 - 40km

San Remo toPhillip Island

6 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Great Victorian Bike Ride

If yoursquore participating in the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride yoursquore in for more than just a fitness run

Gippsland is so diverse itrsquos im-possible to put it into one basket and say ldquohere this is what Gipps-land is all aboutrdquo

From the beginning of the ride in Lakes Entrance you canbull Catch a wave on the Ninety

Mile Beachbull Go for a charter cruise on the

Gippsland Lakesbull Savour delicious seafood

in Lakes Entrance and San Remo

bull Down a boutique beer from the Bullant Brewery in Bru-then and the Grand Ridge Brewery in Mirboo North

bull Explore the history of Gipps-land on the walking trails

bull Have at least ldquoonerdquo coffee per day at a local cafe or bakery

bull Visit historic Walhalla on your rest day

bull Enjoy the Gippsland Gour-met Trail

bull Explore the Tarra Bulga Na-tional Park

bull Have a drink at some classic country pubs and meet the locals

bull Get a taste for Gippsland wine

bull Embrace the uphills with the rewards of the downhills with stunning views along the way

bull Have a massage or some fine chocolate from the Phillip Is-land Chocolate Factory

bull Ride the famed Grand Ridge Road

These along with many more activities and wonders will greet you along your journey through Gippsland

Visitor Information Centres along the way will have all manner of detailed support information to make your journey as pleasant and informative as possible

Latrobe City Council welcomes the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride 2012

TRARALGON27 - 29 November 2012

HAROLD PRESTON RESERVE

EntertainmentStreet Stalls Market Tours

amp More

PROPOSEDAC TIVITIES

INCLUDE

1300 367 700 eventslatrobevicgovau

EnquiriesLatrobe City Council Events Team

Make us your first stopVisit our friendly team to help make the most of your visitFree visitor guides amp maps Attraction tickets

Visitor Information CentresOpen daily 900am - 500pmPhillip Island 1300 366 422Newhaven 895 Phillip Island Road Cowes 91-97 Thompson Avenue Inverloch 1300 762 43316 ArsquoBeckett Street Wonthaggi 1300 854 3341 Bent Street (Cnr Bass Hwy)wwwvisitbasscoastcom wwwvisitphillipislandcom

Accommodation bookingsEvent information Things to see amp doLocal produce amp souvenirs

Catching waves deliciousseafood sampling winesand stunning scenery

A journey through Gippslandis like experiencing another world

7wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

2012 GSI East Gippsland Business Awards

KickbackCottages

Relax in Lakes Entrancein comfortable Cottages

Walking distance to shops cafes amp beaches1 2 amp 3 bedroom Cottages nestled in

treelined park BBQ amp Entertainment area

wwwkickbackcottagescomau

Call Alison on

5155 1998

Prices startfrom

$100per night

per couple

2012 GSI East GippslandBusiness Awards

Application forms available nowwwweastgippslandbusinessawardscomau

East Gippsland businesses are encouraged to enter the 2012 GSI East Gippsland Business Awards which will be presented at a gala dinner on October 19

Entries open on June 1 and all local businesses are eligible to en-ter the awards which recognise businesses and business people in East Gippsland and their contribu-tion to the region

There is also a range of spon-sorship options for businesses that wish to support the event Spon-sors reap the benefits of having their business name and logo in-cluded on a range of high-profile marketing and promotional mate-rial

Held each year by the East Gippsland Business and Regional Tourism Association (EGBRTA) the GSI East Gippsland Business Awards cover all industries in East Gippsland

This year awards will be pre-sented in categories including retail manufacturing trades and construction professional servic-es tourism agribusiness health and community personal services hospitality and accommodation and a new category for Eco-Ad-venture

There are also two ldquoexception-

alrdquo awards The Young Achiev-errsquos Award and the Outstanding Achievement Award

ldquoThe 2012 GSI East Gippsland Business Awards offer a great opportunity for businesses to do some marketing and promote their achievementsrdquo says the Execu-tive Officer Patricia Fulcher ldquoIt also presents businesses with a chance to get some constructive feedbackrdquo

Ms Fulcher says the 2012

awards are shaping up to be an-other successful event with an in-fusion of new ideas this year

ldquoThe East Gippsland Business and Regional Tourism Associa-tion is encouraging all business in East Gippsland to apply We can provide assistance to any business that would like help with their ap-plicationrdquo

Application forms available atwwweastgippslandbusinessa-

wardscomau

EG Mayor Dick Ellis Chair EGRBTA Ian Harrison Tim Bull MP Glen San-ford CEO GSI and Patricia Fulcher Executive Office EGRBTA

BusinessAwards2012

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2012 GSI East Gippsland

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Be recognised for your business success and contribution to the economy and lifestyle of East Gippsland

Entries open now

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Choir to farewell theCorque on itrsquos final voyage

After 20 years of plying the North Arm in Lakes Entrance filled to the gunwhales with hap-py customers The Corque is be-ing retired

Geoff Mahlook owner and op-erator of the Wyanga Park Winery has been operating the Corque since 1992 when it was purchased from Lakes Alexandrina in South Australia

ldquoShe was brought to Lakes En-trance on the back of a truck and has since carried more than 50000 passengers up the North Armrdquo said Mr Mahlook

ldquoWersquove had a great time being part of the charter boat scene here in Lakes Entrance but now itrsquos time to focus on our core business making and selling winerdquo he said

ldquoWersquoll leave the boating opera-tions to the charter professionals of which there are plenty in Lakes Entrancerdquo

The last voyage of the Corque will be on Sunday June 9 2012

The Corquersquos final voyage will be manned by the Nowa Nowa

Menrsquos Choir who will sing dirges and no doubt lift a glass or two to mourn the ending of an era

For those wishing to make a fi-nal booking on the Corque before

June 9 contact the Wyanga Park Winery on 03 5155 1508 or visit the Lakes Entrance website wwwlakesentrancecom where you can book online

8 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Briagalong Art amp Film Feature

BIG SCREEN COMING TO BRIAGOLONG

8 ndash 10 JUNE 2012

OPENING NIGHT IN BRIAGOLONGFRIDAY 8 JUNE 800PMTHE CUP (PG)A triumphant and courageous true story about champion jockey Damien Oliver from the director of Phar Lap and The Lighthorsemen

A light supper will follow the screening

Tickets $10$8 concession ticket sales from 715pm

FAMILY SCREENINGSATURDAY 9 JUNE 1100AMHAPPY FEET TWO (PG)Tickets $2

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 130PMTHE EYE OF THE STORM (MA15+)Tickets $10$8 concession

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 400PMANY QUESTIONS FOR BEN (M)Tickets $10$8 concession

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 700PMBRIAGOLONG FAST FILMMAKING CHALLENGE SCREENING amp AWARDS NIGHT (UC)PLUS ST KILDA SHORTS (UC)Tickets $10$8 concession includes entry to Red Dog at 900pm

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 900PMRED DOG (PG)A warmndashhearted story about a dog that becomes an outback legend Josh Lucas Rachael Taylor and Luke Ford star opposite Koko the red kelpie in this box offi ce smash

Tickets $10$8 concession

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 1030AMTHE ARTIST (PG)Winner of 5 Academy Awards

Tickets $10$8 concession

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 100PMSOUTH SOLITARY (M)Tickets $10$8 concession

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 345PMORANGES AND SUNSHINE (M)Tickets $10$8 concession

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 730PMTHE HUNTER (M)Tickets $10$8 concession

VENUE amp TICKETSBriagolong Mechanicsrsquo Institute Hall Avon Street Briagolong

Festival Pass $30 entry to all fi lms

Tickets available at the door

persons under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian

wwwnfsagovaubigscreen

THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR MEDIA PARTNER

Riverstone CafeFriendly Country Hospitality

Fresh Menu with Local ProduceGreat Coffee and Homemade Cakes and Slices

Relaxing Alfresco Outdoor AreaOpen 7 Days from Breakfast to 430pm

Open For Dinner by BookingFully Licensed

VISIT AURAZ NEXT DOORBeautiful Gifts Jewellery Insence Scarves Clothing

Local Art Handicrafts and much more

Forbes Street BriagolongPhone 03 5145 5566

Briagolong General Store amp Post Office

Fuel GroceriesIce Newsagency

Open 7 Days 8am - 7pm

6 Avon st BriagolongPhone 5145 5200

Ten years ago a group of artists in the township of Briagolong es-tablished ldquoThe Big Galleryrdquo (in a very little building) It is now the briagolongartgallery in very spacious accommodation

Celebrating this milestone is an exhibition of work past and pre-sent 20 painters printmakers and drawers extraordinaire will be exhibiting the best of their work done over the last decade

Diverse subject matter executed with talent and consummate skill has been an ongoing hallmark of this group

Many of the artists involved themselves in a recent renovation which converted what was the old Briagolong garage to a vibrant ex-hibition space still retaining the heritage value and appearance of the building

This is a great opportunity to visit an exciting and beautiful gal-lery space Certainly more spa-cious than the first gallery

The exhibition ldquoHappy Re-turnsrdquo will have an official open-ing on Sunday the 27th May at 200pm and will continue till 8th of July all welcome

Open Saturday and Sundays 11am to 400pm or by appoint-ment

The Gallery is situated at the corner of Forbes and Avon Sts Briagolong

Contact 03 51 455439 or email briagolongartgallerygmailcom

From LittleGalleries BigGalleries Grow

CommunityHouse for all

Briagolong Community House has provided learning course to the Briagolong Com-munity since its inception in 1992

Originally meetings and cours-es were held at the Mechanicsrsquo Institute and the local primary school

In 1999 after much assistance from the Maffra Shire Council a purpose built extension was added to the Mechanics Institute Hall where all courses and meetings now take place

Everything from computer courses for beginners and ad-vanced yoga practice and patch-work quilting are available

Courses run in the mornings afternoons and some evenings

The Community House has computers you can access for a small fee of $2 per hour Word pro-cessing spreadsheets and even the Internet is available

For more information go to wwwbriagolongcomau

Briagolong CommunityHouse Inc

RedgumReview

The Redgum Review is Bri-agolongrsquos own community news-letter published monthly

A group of dedicated volunteers put together the newsletter each month relying on contributions from the public and business own-ers alike

The newsletter can be down-loaded from their website on the 7th day of each month

If yoursquod like to contribute email in Word format to bchbr-igolongcomau

Briagolong Hotel

8 - 10 Forbes Street Briagolong VIC 3860Tel (03) 5145 5202

Fax (03) 5145 5202

The Briagolong Hotel provides a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where you can enjoy a great meal and

really cold beer

briagolongartgallerycnr avon amp forbes sts briagolong 3860

HAPPY RETURNSan exhibition celebrating the galleryrsquos 10th

anniversary by showcasing the work of past and present artists associated with the gallery

current may 26 - 8 july 2012gallery open 11 - 4 sat amp sun

t 03 5145 5454 or 03 5145 5439e briagolongartgallerygmailcom

w briagolongartgallerycom

9wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Briagalong Big Screen Film Festival

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 100PM South Solitary DirWrit Shirley Barrett 2010 110 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A young unmarried woman arrives on an isolated island with her uncle the new lighthouse keeper Starring Miranda Otto Barry Otto and Marton Csokas

Stunningly photographed South Solitary is a very special filmDavid Stratton at thE MoViES

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 345PMorangES and SunShinE Dir Jim Loach Writ Rona Munro 2010 104 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

This masterfully mounted slow-burn drama tells the true story of British social worker Margaret Humphreys (Emily Watson) who in the 1980s sought to locate the victims of a secret government policy that shipped poor children to the colonies with the promise of a better life Starring Hugo Weaving Emily Watson and David Wenham

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 730PMthE huntEr Dir Daniel Nettheim Writ Julia Leigh (novel) Alice Addison Wain Fimeri 2010 100 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

Based on the acclaimed novel by Julia Leigh The Hunter is a powerful psychological drama that tells the story of Martin (Willem Dafoe) a mercenary sent from Europe by a mysterious biotech company to the Tasmanian wilderness on a dramatic hunt for the last Tasmanian Tiger

The Hunter is a compelling and beautifully made filmDavid Stratton at thE MoViES

tiMEtaBlEdatE tiME FilM

FrEE SChool SCrEEningS

Fri 8 Jun 1000am Little Big Shots (UC)

Fri 8 Jun 1245pm Bran Nue Dae (PG)

gEnEral SCrEEningS

Fri 8 Jun 800pm OPENING NIGHT The Cup (PG)

Sat 9 Jun 1100am FAMILY SCREENING Happy Feet Two (PG)

Sat 9 Jun 130pm The Eye of the Storm (MA15+)

Sat 9 Jun 400pm Any Questions for Ben (M)

Sat 9 Jun 700pm Briagolong Fast Filmmaking Shorts Awards + St Kilda Shorts (UC)

Sat 9 Jun 900pm Red Dog (PG)

Sun 10 Jun 1030am The Artist (PG)

Sun 10 Jun 100pm South Solitary (M)

Sun 10 Jun 345pm Oranges and Sunshine (M)

Sun 10 Jun 730pm The Hunter (M)persons under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian

VEnuE amp tiCKEtS Briagolong Mechanicsrsquo institute hall (tickets at door) Avon Street Briagolong

Check program for ticket prices Festival Pass $30 ndash see all the films for one low price

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

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youtubecomnfsaaustwwwnfsagovaubigscreen

FILM FESTIVAL

BRIAGOLONG

JUNE 8ndash10

BIG SCREENBIG SCREEN

MEdIA PARTNER

welcome to Big Screen 2012

oPEning nightFRIDAY 8 JUNE 800PMthE CuP Dir Simon Wincer Writ Simon Wincer Eric OrsquoKeefe 2011 106 mins (PG)

Tickets $10 $8 concession Ticket sales from 715pm A light supper will follow the screening of The Cup

In 2002 Damien Oliver was the best jockey in the land the beloved son and grandson of noted jockeys before him When tragedy strikes his family just days before the Melbourne Cup will Damien decide to ride the spirited Media Puzzle A triumphant and courageous true story from the director of Phar Lap and The Lighthorsemen

A big-screen experience with lavish production design and geographical scopehellip This is polished mainstream filmmaking Scott Murray thE agE

FaMily SCrEEningSATURDAY 9 JUNE 1100AM haPPy FEEt two Dir George Miller Writ George Miller Gary Eck Warren Coleman Paul Livingston 2011 100 mins (PG)

Tickets $2

Itrsquos time to get happy In the footsteps of the Academy Award winning Happy Feet comes this comic musical adventure for all ages

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 130PMthE EyE oF thE StorM Dir Fred Schepisi Writ Patrick White (novel) Judy Morris 2011 114 mins (MA15+)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

Elizabeth (Charlotte Rampling) is a once great beauty who controls her staff and her adult children to the very end Judy Davis plays the daughter with a failed marriage into French nobility Geoffrey Rush plays the son a playboy actor with a knighthood Based on the novel by Nobel Prize winner Patrick White from director Fred Schepisi this is a sharp and ruthlessly comic exploration of family relationships

hellipthe array of talent in and around this film makes this a grand effortMargaret Pomeranz at thE MoViES

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 400PMany QuEStionS For BEnDir Rob Sitch Writ Santo Cilauro Tom Gleisner Rob Sitch 2011 114 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A romantic comedy about a perennial bachelor (Josh Lawson from Thank God Yoursquore Here The Librarians and Sea Patrol) who starts to question his lifestyle From the Aussie comedy outfit Working Dog creators of The Castle The Dish and The Panel

urbane and sophisticatedVicky Roach thE daily tElEgraPh

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 700PM Briagolong FaSt FilMMaKing ChallEngE SCrEEning + awardS night2012 (UC)

Tickets $10 $8 concession Ticket price includes entry to Red Dog at 900pm

Watch films made around Briagolong by Fast Film Challengers at the Fast Filmmaking Competition screening Support and see your friends family and town up on the Big Screen

PluS St Kilda ShortS2010 45 mins (UC)A sampling of short films from some of Australiarsquos most exciting new talent direct from the St Kilda Film Festival

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 900PM rEd dog Dir Kriv Stenders Writ Louis de Berniegraveres (novel) Daniel Taplitz 2011 92 mins (PG)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A warm-hearted story about a dog that becomes an outback legend Luke Ford Josh Lucas Rachael Taylor and Noah Taylor star opposite Koko the red kelpie In the tradition of Lassie this comedy adapted from the Louis de Berniegraveres best-selling novel is based on a true story

This superb all-ages picture gets everything rightLeigh Paatsch hErald Sun

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 1030AMthE artiSt DirWrit Michael Hazanavicius 2011 100 mins (PG)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A loving recreation of Hollywood in the 1920s on the verge of the introduction of sound As silent movie star George Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion he sparks with Peppy Miller a young dancer set for a big break Starring Jean Dujardain Beacutereacutenice Bejo John Goodman James Cromwell

This is not a work of film history but rather a generous touching and slightly daffy expression of unbridled movie love AO Scott nEw yorK tiMES

winner 3 AACTA awards

winner AACTA award

winner 5 Academy

Award

winner 3 GoldenGlobes

winner 7 BAFTAS

The Big Screen Film Festival will return to Briagolong for the eighth big year with a weekend full of screenings

Opening Night on Friday June 8 fea-tures the triumphant and courageous Aus-tralian horse racing story The Cup

At the heart of this true story is Damien Oliver a young jockey who loses his only brother in a tragic racing accident just days before the 2002 Melbourne Cup

Opening Night tickets include a light supper at the Mechanicsrsquo Institute Hall af-ter the screening hosted by the Mechanicsrsquo Institute Hall Committee

On the evening of Saturday June 9 enjoy the second Briagolong Fast Film Making Challenge Screening and Awards Night Watch films made around Briagolong by Fast Film Challengers Support and see your friends family and town up on the Big Screen PLUS a special sneak preview of the St Kilda Short Film Festival touring program ndash straight from St Kilda

ldquoThe Big Screen Film Festival gives Gippsland audiences the opportunity to enjoy an array of award-winning and ac-claimed filmsrdquo said Festival Co-ordinator Gordana Bacic ldquoWe are especially de-lighted to be returning to Briagolong for the eighth time Itrsquos a fantastic weekend of filmsrdquo said Gordana

Big Screen Film Festival is an initiative of the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) and brings new and archival films to audiences across regional and rural Australia

Other Briagolong Big Screen film festi-val highlights include feature films Happy Feet Two The Artist The Eye of the Storm and The Hunter

For screening and ticket details check the printed program in town or go to wwwnfsagovaubigscreen

Big Screen FilmFestival 8 years on

10 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gippslander Newspaper

Gippslandrsquos Newspaper

This month wersquove decided to display both our website and Face-book page to demonstrate what other businesses can do as well as showcase what wersquore up to

Between Mark Watson and Shane Kidd a new newspaper has been born for Gippsland

Now in itrsquos third edition print-ed monthly it reaches out to an es-timated 60000 readership across Gippsland

In tandem with the printed newspaper is the online version here at wwwgippslandercomau

A few features of the website is the ability to use the RSS news subscription service By signing up to an RSS feed you can receive in your email inbox every article that is uploaded to the website

A full dis-

tribution map can be found show-ing all 450 outlets where the Gipp-slander is circulated each month

Please support your local dis-tributors as without them this wouldnrsquot be possible

A full Market listing is also available updated regularly to en-able you to find which market is on where across Gippsland

Signup to our monthly News-letter via the website send us a Letter to the Editor check our Advertising Rates or simply ac-cess the site to have a good read of local Gippsland stories about Gippslanders

Facebook - is itreally necessary

Many business owners when faced with the prospect of having to setup a website for their business can feel overwhelmed and totally not up to the task

Then if having one website wasnrsquot enough now yoursquore told you need a Facebook page as well

Do not despair itrsquos not any-where near as difficult to setup a Facebook page as it is to setup and maintain your business website

There are no hosting fees no domain name registration and generally no technical upgrades or maintenance

Yoursquove just got to figure out how to use Facebook then be prepared to re-learn it every six months when they change or up-date their interface

Setting up is as simple as sign-ing yourself up for a Facebook ac-count This account will be in your personal name and will only be your personal Facebook page

Next you create a new ldquoBusi-ness Pagerdquo This page works ex-actly the same as your personal page with a few hidden extras

People cannot be ldquofriendsrdquo with your business page They can only

Like your business page As well your business page can only Like other business pages it cannot be-come friends with anyone

Thus the aim of the game is to get as many people to Like your page as possible The more Likes you have the more exposure your business postings will receive

When you post a comment special or photo on your business page it then feeds out to the News Feed on all your Likers pages

They can then Like your in-dividual posts or they can Share your posts meaning they re-post your article on their Wall which then appears on their friends News Feeds

Your news or specials can very quickly spread out to a huge net-work of friends and their friends In my opinion itrsquos the cheapest and easiest way of spreading your good news Our Facebook page is to be found at wwwfacebookcomgippslander

450 Outlets across Gippsland

11wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Home Farm Business

The dyingart of thetechnophobe

It used to be fun being a technophobe Complaining about pro-graming video recorders wondering why disks didnrsquot already come formatted referring to the internet as the lsquoworld wide webrsquo won-dering why everyone knew how to download movies except you and having to learn new verbs almost daily - blog Google Skype poke tweet spam like surf youtube phish hack upload download VOIP browse bookmark etc

These days however even committed technophobes are fast running out of excuses Itrsquos get-ting harder to get traction with grievances when computers are up and running as soon as you switch them on when a novice can cre-ate movies and slideshows in min-utes when all your gadgets sync automatically and when you can accrue 400 friends without ever talking to them

Back when a search engine was a friendly librarian Apple realised that technology and gadgets could be both beautiful and user friendly

Apple didnrsquot invent the computer MP3 players mobile phones or e-readers They effectively just sim-plified the steps involved in using them and turned the hardware into works of art

It has never been easier to com-municate and learn to do things faster and smarter In the process technology can even positively impact the environment through innovation and lateral thinking

Sadly for technophobes they will need a new focus Theyrsquore not the sought after specialists they once were Politics perhaps

Remember setting up the VCR

wwwgippslandercomauwwwfacebookcomgippslander

Forestry woodchippingand protecting our Koalas

Eden woodchip in the redEden export woodchip mill has just recorded its first

ever loss in 40 years of woodchipping East Gippsland forests Losses disclosed to ASIC total $126430

Mystery surrounds the accumulated losses at the mill considering the majority of their products (trees) are currently subsidised by the Baillieu Government

Baillieu Govt slashes environment budgetThe latest budget has axed $130 million from the Vic

Govtrsquos environmental departments This includes post-bushfire work and climate change programs

Logging subsidies however enjoy a continued hand-out of over $50 million

How much can a koala bearVictoriarsquos koalas have been excluded from being list-

ed by the Federal Government as a vulnerable speciesQueensland NSW and ACT koalarsquos can rest easy fol-

lowing the rulings Their habitat cannot be razed to the ground without extensive government interference

Koalas in the Strzelecki forests however were not af-forded that protection Most of their habitat is on private land available for clear felling to feed the Maryvale pa-per mill

12 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gippsland Real Estate

A 4

B 2

C 2

Price $$549500Internet 3254245Contact Chris Morrison 0419 381 832

Sale 178 Macalister StreetLUXURY PRESTIGIOUS LOCATIONbullCharming spacious amp open informal living bullSeparate dining or sitting room bullLarge bedrooms bullBeautifully appointed bathroom bull2nd shower bullBeautifully manicured gardens bullSalersquos most sought after address

Sale 34 Dryden PlaceCOMFORTABLE AFFORDABLE AS NEWbullFantastic open plan kitchenmealsfamily bullSupersized bedrooms bullSpacious lounge bullNortherly aspect to living areas bullDucted central heating + split system ac bullSun drenched al-fresco bullGreat value for money

Price $329500Internet 3971845Contact Chris Morrison 0419 381 832

4 A 2 B 2 C

A 3

B 2

C 2

Price $329500Internet 3799659Contact Stephen Chalmer 0419 381 831

Sale 1135 Market StreetBRILLIANT AS NEW TOWNHOUSEbullSpacious open plan living bullExcellent kitchen amp bathrooms bullSunny northerly aspect bullDucted central heating bullSplit system air conditioner bullDbl garage with secure access bullOwn title - no body corporate

Sale Unit 1102 Stawell StreetNeat affordablelocatioNbullClose to CBD bullLovely private garden bullLight and airy bullWell equipped kitchen and bathroom bullCosy lounge bullLock up garage bullSuit investorowner occupier

Price $229500Internet 3997505Contact Stephen Chalmer 0419 381 831

3 A 1 B 1 C

237-239 Raymond Street SaleTelephone 03 5144 4333 wwwchalmercomaustephencchalmercomau

Opening Hours Sale Monday - Friday 9am - 530pm Saturday - 9am - 3pm Sunday - 11am - 2pmOpening Hours Morwell Monday - Friday 9am - 530 pm Sat 9am -1pm

381 - 385 Corner of Raymond amp Macarthur Streets Sale 3850 Phone 03 5144 7715 Mobile 0433 666 014

NOW OPEN IN MORWELL amp SALE

244 Commercial Rd Morwell Ph 03 5133 0883

wwwmattressbedssalecomau

13wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Gippsland Real Estate

20 Myer Street Lakes Entrance Ph (03) 5155 3555 Gary Henry 0418 516 164 wwwgaryhenryrealestatecomau Brendan King 0407 302 273

QUALITY IN ABUNDANCE $470000 Set on a spacious 1500m2 lot in pleasant surrounds this refreshingly different home has a style of its own with the vendors doing the extra to ensure a high end finished product With focus on the kitchen living area main bedroom and ensuite there is also a lovely entry stairway and balustrade as well as a beautiful sitting room where you can escape with a book and a wine A mere 25 years old and still very much a new home

QUIET COURT BY THE BEACH $462000 Living by the beach allows you to enjoy the ocean and lake at your doorstep Situated on over 900m2 at the head of the court the home comprises separate lounge kitchen dining sunroom three bedrooms and two bathrooms The outdoor entertaining area is decked and paved and enclosed with bistro blinds for all year round use There is a spa and fire place landscaped gardens large garage with ensuite and double carport high enough for a large van

A CLEAR CUT WINNER $338000 No need for a photo finish here this home romps it in Every conceivable box has been ticked With some homes you just know and when the price is more than right the only thing left to do is say yes The pictures tell no lies - this wonderful three bedroom two bathroom home will please you no end - inside and out front to back Some people put in years to get a home and surrounds looking like this but you can have it in 60 days - more or less

BRIGHT amp LIGHT $220000 Lake Tyers Beach within a stroll to shop and Tavern Great investment property or holiday home comprising three bedrooms and open plan living sunny verandah and lock-up garage Low maintenance and ready for you to put your personal touches to

GET OUT - OF TOWN $330000 Yoursquoll never appreciate living country until yoursquove give it a go so consider this very homely property only 15 minutes from town This is proof that it doesnrsquot cost the earth to own a good home and a few acres (7 in fact) where you could run a horse if you want Comprises three bedrooms a neat little kitchen and dining area plus a cosy lounge and huge covered deck make it all worthwhile And with an awesome shed and more tank water than yoursquoll ever need why are you waiting

LAKES VIEW ESTATE SELECTED LOTS NOW $110000 EACH

If yoursquore looking for town lake and ocean views with 9 holes of golf at your doorstep then Lakes View Estate is the place to be Situated just four minutes from the town centre Lakes View Estate offers 43 magnificent allotments with all services and a variety of blocks allowing for plenty of room with sizes ranging from 686msup2 to 1563msup2

29 SOLD

14 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

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15wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Floating DragonCantonese style cuisine overlooking the majestic Western Boat Harbour Lakes Entrance

An abundance of local seafood produce and wine

Dinner - Tuesday to Sunday from 600pm Yum-Cha served Sundays from Noon till 200pm

Fully Licensed(no BYO)

For Reservations

Ph 03 5155 1400

wwwfloatingdragoncomau160 Esplanade Western Boat

Harbour Lakes Entrance

Gippsland Good Food

A homemade dumpling that will surly impress your friends and family

What you need

bull 1 Packet of Wonton wrap-pers (available from most supermarkets)

bull 150g fatty pork mince

bull 150g chicken mince

bull 2 Tablespoons good qual-ity Soya Sauce

bull 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce

bull 1 Teaspoon fine white pepper

bull frac14 Cup of finely chopped spring onion

bull 1 Dessert spoon of salt

bull 1 Tablespoon of corn flour

bull 1 Teaspoon Sesame oil

Combine all the above ingredi-ents together in a bowl mix and let stand for 30minutes

Place a small amount of meat filling in the center of the Wonton wrapper and fold so the edges join Pinch the edges together to form a pleat Repeat this process for the remaining dumplings Steam the dumplings for 12-15 minutes de-

pending on their thickness Serve with soya sauce and chopped Spring onion

Recipe kindly supplied by the Floating Dragon Restaurant Lakes Entrance

Phone 03 5155 1400

Prawn and Garlic Chive Dumplings fromthe Floating Dragon Restaurant

Make your own Dumplings

Tambo Gourmet Foodsrsquo rel-ish and jams are handmade in small batches using fruit and vegetables sourced locally from growers using organic principles where possible

Situated on the edge of the Coulqhoun Forest East Gipps-land Tambo Gourmet Foods pro-duce all their products in a purpose built kitchen

Their range of pre mixed gour-met spices allows the customer to conveniently add taste and vari-ety to their cooking Their range is growing weekly

The selection of over 20 fla-vours of traditionally made Glu-ten Free fudge with itrsquos smooth creamy non grainy texture will really excite your taste buds

Dukkah is the latest addition There are 6 different varieties to choose from and the biggest prob-lem customers have is ldquowhich one will I buythey are all so goodrdquo The only additive is sea salt

Look for their stall at local mar-kets in East Gippsland and south-ern NSW or visit them online at wwwtambogourmetfoodscom for more information

Gourmet foodsfrom Tambo

To get started you will need 2kg organic rye flour you can use wholemeal but it must con-tain no leavening agents a large wide-mouthed bowl left un-sealed and a spoon

Mix one cup plain flour with slightly less than one cup warm water in the jar stirring vigorously at least twice a day for 2-3 days Store the jar in warm 30C location and check for bubbles which will appear as it begins to ferment

At this time remove 90 of the mixture then feed the culture with another cup of plain flour and slightly less warm water stirring well You may need to repeat this process of feeding the culture at 12-hour intervals for a few more days until you have a culture powerful enough to leaven your loaves The confirmation of this is a layer of foam 3-4cm thick

You now have an activating culture ready to move to the first proofing stage or you may wish to refrigerate the culture (never freeze it) for a more convenient time

The culture will happily live in the fridge for many months if it is adequately looked after

For the first proof remove the bubbling culture from its jar and scoop into a large mixing bowl large enough for the dough to at least double its size

Then add 2 cups warm wa-ter and 3 cups plain flour slowly adding the flour and stirring well (donrsquot be too concerned with lumps as the wild yeasts will eat these up)

Cover the bowl with a dry cloth or cling wrap and place in a warm location 32C for up to 12 hours

This is the time when the lacto-ba-cilli necessary for the special sour dough taste develop and the car-bon dioxide that leavens the loaf is produced You can experiment with the amount of time taken in first proofing and the related fla-vour of the bread

After the first proof is com-pleted remember to remove one cup of the culture and refrigerate it so you will always have an ac-tivating culture on hand Now you are ready to add whatever flours seeds nuts fruit vegies fats oils herbs and spices you wish to in-clude in your bread A good tip is to warm any liquids you will be using in your recipe as it helps leaven the resulting dough

Hope Farm breads and produce can be found at most East Gipps-land Farmers Markets

Their website is wwwhopefarmcomau

How to makeyour ownSour Dough

Recipe supplied byHope Farm

wwwhopefarmcomau

Ph 0404 013 209ploughmanspantrybigpondcomau

Sale VIC 3850

Traditional gourmet preserves and condiments Ploughmans Pantry range of products are

available through local markets and by mail order Send us a

message on facebook email us at ploughmanspantrybigpondcom

or phone us on 0404013209 to place an order

Ploughmans Pantry

wwwfacebookcomploughmanspantry

If black pepper be the king of spices then surely chilli must be the queen Its ability to offer a pure heat and a mild sweet-ness has seen its integration into many of todayrsquos popular dishes

Chillies and the focus on the different variety types with their differing flavours and heat lev-els is being tipped by many food writers as one of the hottest food trends for 2013

The heat is created by a chemi-cal called capsaicin which does not dissolve in water which is why drinking water does not bring any relief The best relief comes from yoghurt milk or better still alcohol such as wine or beer

The amount of capsaicin in the chilli can be tested and is de-scribed as Scoville Heat Units or SHUs Jalapeno Tabasco sauce and chipotles are at the lower end of the scale at 3500 SHUs with a variety of chilli at every SHU all the way up to the worldrsquos hottest chilli the Bhut Jolokia at almost 1 and a half million

A serious chilli indeed particu-larly when you consider police capsicum spray is rated at 2 mil-lion SHUs with pure capsaicin at an SHU of 16 million

Hot ampSpicey

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Opening Hours Sale Monday - Friday 9am - 530pm Saturday - 9am - 3pm Sunday - 11am - 2pmOpening Hours Morwell Monday - Friday 9am - 530 pm Sat 9am -1pm

381 - 385 Corner of Raymond amp Macarthur Streets Sale 3850 Phone 03 5144 7715 Mobile 0433 666 014

NOW OPEN IN MORWELL amp SALE

244 Commercial Rd Morwell Ph 03 5133 0883

wwwmattressbedssalecomau

Morwell

Victoriarsquospremiereroses

Winter isnrsquot really the time to be talking about roses or rose gardens

But if yoursquore a rose enthusiast now is the time you start thinking about the pruning thinning and re-planting new or existing varieties in your garden

The Morwell Centenary Rose Garden is situated at the entrance to the town of Morwell in the Latrobe Valley

Four acres of gardens with 116 beds of which there are 3000 differ-ent rose varities Both hybrids and traditional favourites

The ldquoFriends of the Gardenrdquo and the Morwell Centenary Rose Gar-den Advisory Committee are the keepers and guardians of Victoriarsquos largest rose garden

A pruning weekend is planned for Saturday June 30 and Sunday July 12012

Demonstrations will be held at 10am and 2pm on each day Pam-phlets will be available on the ex-pertise of pruning Tea and coffee will be available Call the secretary on 03 5134 1039 for details

So winter isnrsquot such a bad time to be talking roses Get out the clip-pers and start sharing those cuttings around

wwwmorwellrosegardencomau

UniversitygamesJuly 2

The 2012 Southern University Games will take place in Latrobe City from July 2-6 2012

Planning has now been un-derway for several months with 1800 participants expected for this years games

The University Games came about through the need for sport and recreational programs to be included on university campuses around Australia

Studies have been performed showing that the inclusion of sport participation as part of the univer-sity curriculum has many advan-tages for both students and teach-ers alike There is a very close link between physical fitness and aca-demic performance

A full social program has been arranged for all participants of this years games including the Open-ing Ceremony planned for Mon-

day July 2 along with evening events throughout the week

There will be a Mexican Fiesta Retro Sports evening and to finish it off a Pirate Parrrrty on Thurs-day

The closing ceremony will be held on Friday July 6 the final day of competitions

More information can be ob-tained by visiting their website at wwwunisportcomau

The Southern University Games administrative centre has all information relating to volun-teers participants UTMs and oth-ers

It is situated at the GippsTAFE Academy Princes Highway Traralgon open everyday from 8am till 5pm

17wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Home amp Garden

The width and breadth of Gippslandrsquos creative juices never cease to amaze me Here based in the forested Strezlecki Ranges in Gippsland Tony Smith Fine Furniture specialises in original contemporary furni-ture

Tony is drawn to the earthiness and inherent beauty of timber en-joying the process of turning raw timber into a handcrafted piece Combining timber with other ele-ments adds a special interest and focus on different aspects of the finished item

Clients are intimately involved in the entire process

As a designer and maker of unique pieces Tonyrsquos work has both a local and international cli-entele He regularly showcases items in local art shows and exhi-bitions Locally made and hand-crafted his pieces are supplied to Gippsland retail galleries

Private clients can contact Tony to have their individual creation designed and crafted to their per-sonal specifications Clients are intimately involved in the entire process from the initial conceptu-al idea through to detailed design and timber selection

Using sound design principals all pieces are crafted with fas-tidious attention to detail Whilst Tonyrsquos pieces are innovative the emphasis is on functionality and durability A combination of tra-

ditional (eg hand-cut dovetails) and modern joinery techniques are used where appropriate to empha-sis the natural beauty of the timber and ensure its structural integrity

Preferring Gippsland timbers all timber used in Tonyrsquos pieces is hand selected to meet design specifications and to accentuate the natural beauty of the finished item Many pieces utilise curves and shaping and in some cases natural edged timber to soften the overall appearance

Some items incorporate multi-ple timbers and additional materi-als (ie stainless steel) contrasting the warmth of timber with the cool of other elements Every effort is made to utilise all materials in an environmentally sustainable man-ner A variety of finishes (Danish oil polyurethane etc) can be ap-plied to meet individual client needs

For more information or con-tact Tony visit his website at www tonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Have you joined the retail revolution

Retail is not dead it is merely evolving As technology im-proves the greatest competition for many retailers is no longer coming from down the street but rather from overseas

The risk is that retailers try to compete on price alone Shipping scale labour and lack of GST will ensure that overseas online offer-ings always remain cheaper

Those retailers that are making their way side-by-side their online counterparts are those retailers that have embraced the new tech-nology that enables them to of-fer unparalleled service and after sales support

That said technology can also create opportunity Customer loyalty is not built on price alone Bricks and mortar retailers can provide something that online re-tailers never will the experience

Consider Apple It does not dis-count nor compete in price wars with other leading brands and yet its sales grow exponentially Why do you think that is

Apart from an exceptional product suite Apple has created an unparalleled user experience Everything from the product func-tionality to the design of the box that the hardware comes in and to the Apple stores themselves

The stores are clean simple and pragmatic Staff are plentiful and

there are no queues Every staff member can take payments and email receipts via their iPhone Itrsquos all about the experience

Compare that sort of experience with an online shopping escapade Therersquos no atmosphere no touch-ing or feeling and no personal in-teraction between human beings

To harness the best of both worlds retailers need to keep the personal efficient real experience that shoppers so desire as well as incorporate technology to ensure a smooth hassle free experience for their customers

The guys at Wealie have created the Wealie Universal Loyalty Card App along similar principles to help businesses engage their cus-tomers and to add value in ways that are placed above discounts

Technology can complement and enhance the user experience of any retailer If yoursquore afraid of new technology ask the kids

Checkout the free App on their website wwwwealiecomau

Sustainable furniture

Visit Tony Smithrsquos website at wwwtonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Shoppers preferexperience over price

18 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

bullExplore 60 heritage buildings that tell the history of South Gippsland bullRide the train bull Discover the old fashioned General Store bullHave a game of chess bull View the Community Art Gallery bull Picnic by the lake bull Shop at the Farmers Market bull Checkout the Sustainability Centre bull Take a Ghost Tour bull Lunch at the Pig lsquon Whistle bull Enjoy our regular family fun events

Itrsquos a big day out

South Gippsland Highway Korumburra 3950

Telephone (03) 5655 1811 wwwcoalcreekvillagecomau

Teddy Bears Picnic 10 June Pirates Day 23 September Literary Festival 13 October Halloween 27 October

Ghost Tours 1 Saturday of the month

Farmers Market 2 Saturday

of the month

Open Thursday to Monday 10am ndash 430pm 7 days over Victorian School Holidays

Your School can visit Coal Creek

Check out our Education program

Have your Wedding or Special Occasion at the Pig amp Whistle cafeacute

Coal Creek Events

19wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Loch Food amp Wine Festival

Carringtons of Loch Village

Open 7 days Ph 5659 4215 wwwcarringtonscomau

LampsClocksKitchenalia2nd hand furniture

Proud supporter of Loch Village Food amp Wine Festival

Loch Food amp Wine FestivalQueens Birthday Long Weekend June 2 - June 11

For the 5th year in a row the Historic Loch Village is putting on their Food amp Wine Festival

With activities planned from Saturday June 2 through to Mon-day June 11 it promises to be the biggest and best yet

The Festival kicks off with a Festival Opening Railway Dinner on Saturday June 2 at 630pm

The train departs Loch Station with the Queenrsquos Jubilee as the theme Bookings are essential for this train trip of a lifetime so book early on 03 5659 4215

Sunday Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee Thanksgiving Service at 930am then a Jubilee Lunch and the launch of Loch Village Street by Street at midday

Monday Lighting of the Dia-mond Jubilee Beacon and a family BBQ at the Loch Primary School

Tuesday through to Friday A Taste of Gippsland at different Vil-lage Eateries around Loch

Saturday June 9 The Wine-makerrsquos Dinner at the Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar Bookings es-sential on 03 5659 4488

Sunday June 10 The Main Event - Street Festival featuring over 50 food and wine producers from the region

Entry to the Festival is $15 which includes all your food and wine tasting an information pack and souvenir tasting glass

Childrenrsquos activities will in-clude Barn Buddies and cake decorating The South Gippsland Wind Orchestra will be playing along with the Wonthaggi Citizens Band and Green Velvet

Ample parking is available with the main event being held near the Loch Memorial Recrea-tion Reserve

For up to date information on all their events and festival details visit their website at wwwlochvil-lagefoodandwinefestivalcomau or visit their Facebook page for program details

Donrsquot forget their markets on Sunday

Bed amp Breakfast Accommodation

Bottle Shop Fine Dining Featuring Local Produce and Gluten Free Dinner Parties a Speciality

2 Smith Street LochPhone 5659 4446

Cosy Kitchen Loch

Tracey amp Kayla Pepperell27 Victoria Street

Loch Vic 3945

Ph 5659 4455

Fresh Country BreakfastsDelicious LunchesDevonshire TeasCoffee amp CakeGluten Free Products

F u l l y L i c e n s e d

Open 7 DaysSeasonally Influenced Menu

Spacious Indoor amp Outdoor DiningGreat Family Atmosphere

Ideal For Meetings or CelebrationsCatering amp Special Occasion

-Cakes To OrderHuge Range of Local Produce

-Gift Hampers AvailableFair Trade amp Unique Teas Coffee amp Hot Chocolate

10 Smith Street Loch Village 3945Ph 5659 4466

20 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Travelling Gippsland

Just what do you do with your old faded tattered car seats Do you rip them out and replace them cover them with fake car seat covers or would a complete re-cover be the answer

That all depends on what yoursquore dealing with I wouldnrsquot think recov-ering the seats in a 1979 Mazda 323 would be a project worthy of the time effort and dollars

If however that car was a 1962 EJ Holden then itrsquos a different story Around Gippsland we have many well trained and experienced mo-

tor trimmers that would satisfactorily complete your project with all the love and care as if you were doing it yourself

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery has been successfully operating in Moe since 1991 operating part time from 1999 until Oct 2011 when Rob returned to full time trading

With 32 yearsrsquo experience Rob can handle everything from minor re-pairs to full custom re-trims Rob has experience on vintage classic and modern vehicles and has also worked on trucks buses caravans and even planes

He is well respected for his work on boats doing canopies and inte-rior work and householdoffice upholstery Rob prides himself on quality workmanship and materials Enquiries can be directed to Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery 0418 512 716

With boating and fishing being such a large part of life in Gippsland the Gippsland Squadron of the Australian Vol-unteer Coast Guard keep both tourists and locals safe on the water 24 hours a day seven days a week

The Gippsland Squadron con-sists of six flotillas located at Mal-lacoota Lakes Entrance Port Al-bert Port Welshpool Marlo and Paynesville

Manned by a group of passion-ate volunteers each flotilla deals with a unique range of assists be it a vessel that has run aground in the Gippsland Lakes or a vessel that is experiencing mechanical problems and is being battered and bruised by violent weather offshore

With regular training and state-of-the-art equipment the volun-teer members and their respective flotillas are always up to the task

With the ever-growing numbers of tourists coming to enjoy Gipp-sland the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard has recognized the need to grow their numbers in the region which has resulted in a re-cruitment drive for new members

Volunteering has a meaningful positive impact on your commu-nity so why not consider joining

The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard values the uniqueness and diversity of every individual and welcomes any inquiries you may have It guards the coast in the most effective way by education example examination and finally by search and rescue

If you want more information or want to become a part of Coast Guard contact sadcogippcoast-guardcomau for more informa-tion

You can keep up to date with the latest Coast Guard Victoria news by Liking us on Facebook or follow us on twitter by search-ing for CGMelb

For help from Coast Guard on the water you can call 03 9598 7003 ndash in an emergency call 000 and ask for the Water Police

Get active amp save lives

Master Upholstererscreate new from old

Country CruiseHot Rod Weekend

Queens Birthday WeekendLakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance will be thumping with the sounds of Hot Rods over the Queenrsquos Birthday Long Weekend June 7 8 amp 9

The Thunderbirds Rod and Custom Club are holding their regular Country Cruise Hot Rod Weekend and itrsquos promising to be the best yet

Hundreds of hot rods are expected in Lakes Entrance on Saturday for the Hot Rods Alrsquofresco to be held in Myer Street All cars will be on display as judges hand out awards and you get to chat with the owners

There will be plenty of kids activities music and cars cars cars Sat-urday night sees the Pie Night at the Lakes Entrance Golf Club with tickets only $10 per head

On Sunday the hot rods cruise to Paynesville making it possibly the largest highway hot rod cruise in Australia Sunday night sees more en-tertainment at the Lakes Sports and Community Club

Maffra Motor MuseumHOLDEN Display -

JulyNovemberOpen Day - 8th July

Classic vehicles amp Clubs welcome

Open Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon 10am - 4pmamp all School Holidays

1a Sale RoadMaffra Vic 3860 - Ph (03) 5147 3223wwwgippslandvehiclecollectionorgau

Aus Caravan Repairs

Stop those Water Leaks

Mention this ad for a Free Roof Inspection

ldquoAuthorised Insurance RepairerrdquoBrakes amp Servicing

82 PRINCE STREET ROSEDALEPhone Rod 5199 2798 FAX 5199 2886 MOB 0457 604 930

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming amp Upholstery

Cars Trucks Boats Planes Household Upholstery

Over 30 Years Experience in Classic amp Vintage Cars

31 Alexander Ave(Po Box 237)

Moe Vic 38250418 512 716

Gippsland has six flotillas of Coast Guard vesselsLakes Entrance Mallacoota Port Albert Port Welshpool

Marlo and Paynesville

21wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

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Room 1 Cobb amp Co Building 199 Raymond St Sale

Metung Food amp Wine Festival

Kate Brilli

How often in our current times do we hear the words lsquofrom the heartrsquo or lsquofollow your heartrsquo How many of us have ever stopped to consider exactly what these words really mean

I have been focusing my at-tention on these sentiments and would like to look more closely at following my heart This is what I found To follow the heart is not necessarily going to rid you of the fear you are perceiving in the cur-rent moment it may even acceler-ate the feeling of fear

By standing on the edge of our comfort zones we have two choic-es to move forward and step into the perceived fear or step back and put lsquochangersquo out of our mind and continue in our current hold-ing pattern and hope the intensity passes only to find that the fear in-creases

Whenever we follow our hearts our hearts may lead us into unchartered territory or rough wa-ters this is part of the preparation for opening ourselves up to the new changes ahead When we fol-low our hearts we allow our souls path to guide us through life and all feelings of regret frustration and hopelessness leave us Accept-ance compassion and forgiveness become part of us and this energy expands so we have more of this in our lives

There is a fine line between fear and love The adrenalin that is pre-sent in both cases is the same and we must embrace this energy force and step into it completely com-mitted without doubt to receive the awesomeness of life To deny this force is to deny lsquolifeforcersquo This may leave you frustrated and stuck in old patterns finding new habits to distract you from your discomfort about being in your present state Resulting in stag-nant energy or lifeforce

To follow our hearts is to do so with faith to let go of conditions and expectations of how things ldquoshouldrdquo be and accept how things are It is to allow ourselves to be open to receiving our manifesta-tion in its pure form without ma-nipulation from our own restric-tive minds and negative thoughts Our thoughts dictate our reality FEAR is an acronym for ldquofalse evidence appearing realrdquo Hence we all have different fears based on our experiences in this world To assist your healing in any form you must embrace the FEAR with LOVE and follow your heart Ac-cept the journey no matter how treacherous it may seem from your current viewpoint and have faith that it will lead you to greener pastures Following your heart and following your passion will always lead to LOVE

I will leave you with this quote from Rumisrsquo book of poems this is a translation of the love poem Rumi tells us the supreme secret of the inner journey is the path of love

If we can possess our whole heart with contemplation of the beloved we will experience the wonders and beauty of the uni-verse

Kate our feature writer is a mental health worker and cur-rently studying her Bachelor of Writing

Messages from the HeartSpirit Mind amp Body

Food amp Wine on the GreenSunday June 10 Metung Village Green

Whether you come by car by boat by bicycle or simply walk come anyway you can to the inau-gural Metung Food and Wine Festival on Queens Birthday long weekend June 9 and 10

On Saturday June 9 the Festival kicks off with the monthly Metung Farmers Market on the Village Green in central Metung

Always a huge selection of locally produced or grown food wine honey and fresh produce Many of our local growers and manufacturers find their way to the Metung market every first Saturday of the month to mix and mingle with visitors the locals and other stall holders

On Sunday from 11am till 4pm the Village Green

will be transformed by a large Event Marquee hold-ing the best East Gippsland has to offer

Eight local wineries will be present allowing you to sample their produce or purchase for later con-sumption The best of East Gippslandrsquos eateries will also be there showcasing the remarkable talent our local producers have when it comes to creating food for your delight

Alongside the Festival will be an art and craft exhibition appropriately titled ldquoThe Colour of Me-tungrdquo open all day Saturday and Sunday

On Monday morning hundreds of Hot Rods will roll into town promising a fantastic display of classic motoring

22 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Markets in Gippsland

LATROBEREH Cork Club Craft Market2nd Saturday of the month(Sept to May)Kay Street Gardens TraralgonContact 0487 342 675

Latrobe Country MarketEvery Sunday 830am - 130 pmLatrobe Road MorwellContact 0407 532 957

Traralgon Farmers Market4th Sat of the month 8am-1pmKay Street GardensContact 5174 2279

Old Gippstown Market - Moe3rd Sat of the month 9am-2pmOld Gippstown Heritage ParkContact 5127 3082

BAW BAWDrouin Craft amp ProduceCivic Park Drouin3rd Sat of month 8am-1230pmContact 0428 252 440

Rokeby Community MarketMain Road Rokeby2nd Sat of month 8am-1pmSeptember to MayContact 56 26 8523

Longwarry Fire Brigade MarketBennett St Longwarry1st Sunday of Month 8am-1pmMarch to DecemberContact 0419 158 946

Yarragon Community Craft amp Produce Market4th Sat of the month 9am-2pmYarragon Public HallCampbell St YarragonContact 5634 2209

EAST GIPPSLANDFarmers MarketSecondary College OvalMcKean St Bairnsdale1st Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5156 9342

Surf Club MarketForeshore Rotundanear the FootbridgeLakes Entrance1st Sun of month 9am-3pmContact 5153 1916

Metung Farmers MarketVillage Green Metung2nd Sat of month 830am-1pmContact 0458 431 844

Paynesville Lions Club MarketGilsenan Reserve Prsquoville2nd Sun of month 8am-1pmContact 0400 327 526

Bairnsdale Uniting Church Car amp Boot MarketGreat Alpine Road Lucknow3rd Sat of month 830-1100am

Bruthen Village MarketBruthen Mechanics HallMain Street Bruthen4th Sat of month 9am-1pmContact 0428 501 634 or03 5156 4148

Lucknow MarketHowitt Park Lucknow4th Sun of month 830-1pmContact 5152 4662

Makers MarketEmporium of Handmade Waresfrom Maker to youBoucher Hall BairnsdaleSaturday June 2 - 9-2pmContact 0412 870 605 or 5152 5484

WELLINGTONHeyfield MarketJohn Greaves Memorial ParkTemple St Heyfield1st Sat of month from 8amContact 5148 0505

Wellington Farmers Market3rd Sat of month 8am-1pmCobb amp Co StablesRaymond Street Sale

Maffra Variety amp Farmers Market1st Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Cobb amp Co Stables Markets1st Sat - Variety Market 8am-1pm2nd Sun - Craft Market 9am-1pm3rd Sat - Farmers Market 8am-1pm4th Sun - Art amp Wine Market 1230-430Contact Mark 0408 057 772wwwcobbandcomarketcomau

Stratford Variety amp Farmers MarketApex Park Princes HighwayStratford4th Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Rosedale Community MarketPrince St Park Rosedale2nd Sun of month 7am-130pmContact 5199 2709

Sale Charity MarketThompson River Canal ReserveSale Gippsland3rd Sun of month 7am-1pmContact 5144 1258

Yarram Variety MarketGuideScout HallCnr Church Rd amp Sth Gipp Hwy1st Sun of month 8am-1pm

Additional markets in YarramPort Albert Regatta - April 8Rutters Park Yarram Tarra Festival - April 9 Monster MarketShowgrounds Buckley StPort Albert Hall Victoria St5th Sun in monthContact 5183 2649

SOUTH GIPPSLANDProm Farmers MarketFoster Showgrounds Foster3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5682 2654 or0427 809 509

Promontory Home Produce amp Craft MarketSundays - April 8 8am-2pmFoster Showgrounds FosterContact 5682 2654

Prom Country Farmers MarketMain St Foster

3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 680 8509

Tarwin Lower MarketTarwin Lower Memorial HallContact 5663 7345 or 5663 7505

Venus Bay Farmers MarketVenus Bay VillageJupiter Bvd Venus BayEvery Sunday in JanuaryContact 5664 0096

Mirboo Nth MarketBaromi Park Mirboo NthLast Sat of month 9am-2pmContact 5668 2465

Sth Gippsland Farmers MarketKoonwarra Memorial ParkKoonwarra1st Sat of month 830am startContact 0408 619 182

Kongwak MarketKorumburra-Wonthaggi Rd KongwakSundays 10-230pmContact 0417 142 478

Coal Creek Farmers MarketCoal Creek Community ParkKorumburra2nd Sat of month 8am-1pm

Toora MarketFormer Bonlac StoreJetty Road Toora2nd Sat of month 830am startContact 5686 2690

Loch Public Hall - Winter MarketLoch Public HallSmith Street Loch2nd Sun of month 9am-1pmMay to September onlyContact 5659 4305

Loch Village MarketRailway Siding Loch2nd Sun of month 830am startContact 5659 0212

Inverloch Farmers MarketThe Glade Inverloch3rd Sunday of month 8am-1pmContact 5664 0096

Chris amp KateFudge Coffee Relish

Spices and DukkahGluten Free Products

Tambo Gourmet Foods

P O Box 21 Swan Reach 3909Ph (03) 5156 4274

Email tambogourmetfoodsgmailcomwwwtambogourmetfoodscom

Locally grown produce is best for so many reasons Some choose to grown their own but what do you do with any excess If you canrsquot grow everything in your garden but still want locally grown even organic do you then resort to the supermarket

Herersquos an even better option Come down to the Cobb and Co Stables Market on a Friday and swap your produce with other growers You can offer fruits vegetables herbs preserves or any other home grownproduced items These can be swapped with other growers So if you have a bumper tomato crop but the zucchinis were a fail then bring your to-matoes and swap with the zucchini green thumb If you have no produce of your own then simply donate some funds which will then be passed on to a local charity

By being involved you will have a chance to network with other growers build community and reduce waste As an added bonus you will be able to increase the range of pro-duce in your kitchen that was grown locallyThis program commences on Friday 1st June 2012 at the Cobb and Co Stables Market complex between 12 and 1pm It is free to participate and if you have any enquiries please call Mark on 03 5143 0370

Bartering with your home grown produce

Huge indoorGarage Sale

Fourth Saturday of the monthindoor garage sale

Bring your garage sale to theCobb amp Co buildingin Raymond St Sale

$20 for 3 metre x 3 metre siteFill it to the brim with

your goods

23wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Cobb amp Co Stables26 MINI SHOPS

OPEN 7 DAYS - 9am - 5pm

A New Concept In Shopping All Under One Roof

199 Raymond St Sale and Rear Carpark Entrance in Desaily st Telephone 03 5143 0370 Mobile 0408 057 772

20 Indoor Party Plan Consultant

Huge 2 day party plan MarketExpo on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th

July 9am-4pm HUGE INDOOR GARAGE SALE-

Held Monthly next one Sat 236 4th Saturday of the

month indoors Cobb amp Co Stables Sale Idea is bring your garage sale to the

Cobb amp Co Building pay $2000 for your

3m by 3m site fill it to the brim with your

stuff 0408057772

Gippsland Market News

East Gippsland Eats was borne out of a lifelong passion for food shared by two sisters Lucy Carson and Jane McKay

Sixth generation Gippslanders they were born and raised in Mel-bourne but chose to return to their ancestral home to raise their fami-lies

Lucy is an Interior Designer who escaped the rat-race of Syd-ney to focus on Pilates and fitness instruction (she now runs Metung Fitness) while Jane has worked in marketing for many years coming from Melbourne a few years ago she currently works part time as well as freelance marketing

Lucyrsquos background in fitness lead to a natural interest in nu-trition and when she found that many of her clients neglected to eat breakfast Lucy came up with the healthiest solution she could find she started to give her clients her own ldquobrandrdquo of muesli a blend

that she had perfected over many years While at the same time Jane was asked to make biscuits for the guests at one of Metungrsquos premier resorts

While these two opportunities presented themselves separately with the serendipitous timing Lucy and Jane saw an opportunity to create a food business something they had both always dreamed of and East Gippsland Eats was born

Seeing the local Farmersrsquo mar-kets as a great place to start Lucy and Jane set to work in Janersquos commercial-grade kitchen in Bru-then Jane as chief cookie-creator and Lucy as master muesli-maker The sisters debuted their home made muesli and biscuits at the Metung Market in October and have become regulars at the mar-kets around the area

Next time yoursquore at a market in the East Gippsland area make sure you stop by

wwweastgippslandeatscomau

See us at the Metung Food

amp Wine Festival

Local muesli andcookie makers

Standing Sculpture Workshop

At ldquoCobb amp Co Stablesrdquo 199 Raymond Street Sale

Come along and make your own beautiful outdoor fabric sculpture with Rhonda Hunt from ldquoFaeries with Attituderdquo Rhonda is a Certified Instructor with Powertex as well as the Victorian Distributor and Instructor Trainer

Sculptures are made using Powertex a water-based non-toxic fabric hardener that has the AP ACMI award You are able to choose from a fisherman faerie culturally based figures or elegant lady A wide selection of colours and fabric are available for the sculpture as well as a choice of bases such as rocks treated pine or natural timber

The new African sculpted heads will also be available for use

Sunday 17th June 930am ndash 400pm All materials are supplied for the workshop just bring your creativity You will need to wear old clothing or bring a

protective apron and it is best not to wear jewellery Tea and coffee available BYO lunch or purchase at nearby venues Cost for the workshop is $160

Mask Sculptureworkshops for kidsWednesday June 27 - $35Wednesday July 4 - $45

Plenty is happening at the Cobb amp Co Markets in Ray-mond Street Sale

These workshops costing $35 for Junersquos Faeries and $45 for Ju-lyrsquos Masks are a perfect creative expression for your kids to enjoy

24 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gluten Free Health Products

Gluten Free Batterbrings joy back toFish amp Chip feasts

About 12 years ago Guy Plateau from Lakes Entrance was looking for a new product he could create His reasons being competition in the fast food industry was cut-throat and he was looking for something dif-ferent to focus his attention on

First Guy tried playing around with different combinations of flours when preparing his batter mixes in LrsquoOcean Fish amp Chips Lakes En-trance

Without any great successes he then happened to be discussing it with his doctor

His doctorrsquos suggestions led him to start experimenting with different versions of a gluten free mixture

At the time there was not much interest in gluten allergies or their re-actions with different people Gluten free dietry requirements were not as popular or well known

After a few samples had been cre-ated Guy sent them off for testing with the Coeliac Society

Upon receipt of Guyrsquos samples they taste tested them and were pleasantly surprised

Their first orders were for sending our samples to their clients number-

ing at the time only a few hundred Australia wide

Since then production has in-creased one hundred fold and Coe-liac sufferers Australia wide now purchase and insist on Guyrsquos original Health Wise Batter Mix

About one year ago Guy sold his business to Bill Boros

Bill has been eager to continue Guyrsquos commitment to providing a healthy alternative to traditional bat-ter mixes sold by take away food out-lets

Bill has not only continued the project but increased distribution throughout the country considerably

When you now order your fish and chips if you see the Health Wise logo make sure you request a ldquoglu-ten free batter pleaserdquo

Full details on Health Wise Batter Mix can be found at wwwcrispybat-tercomau

SomervillersquosWholesaler takeson Crispy Batter

Somervillersquos Wholesale Foods situated in Sale Victoria have been in the food business since 1943

Formerly known as the Hawthorn Dairy they used to bottle and deliver fresh milk using a horse and cart

In 2007 Somervillersquos moved to their present location in 12 Invictus Court Sale to expand both the business and the product range

Now they wholesale over 1500 different product lines

ranging from dry foods chilled frozen meat seafood milk juice packaging and ice products All products are available to food retailers

Owners Andrew and Karen Somerville are pleased to be associated with Crispy Batter supplying food outlets in Mel-bourne and Gippsland with a healthy alternative

Wheat FreeGluten FreeYeast Free

No Salt or SugarNo Dairy products or

Artificial Colors amp Flavors

Enquiries for Crispy Battersalessomervillesnetauwwwsomervillesnetau

Tel 03 5144 2585

Bill Boros - Manager Crispy BatterTel 0429 336 080

wwwcrispybattercomau

Page 4: Gippslander June 2012

4 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Great Victorian Bike Ride

Wellington Shireproudly supports theRACV Great Victorian

Bike RideFor information and assistance

Visitor Information CentresSale 8 Forster St - T 1800 677 520

Yarram Commercial Rd - T 03 5182 6553Maffra 96 Johnson St - T 03 5144 1108

Saturday 24 November - Sunday 2 December 2012 The RACV Great Victorian

Bike Ride is set to transport 4000 adventure seekers to Gipp-sland in 2012

Bicycle Network Victoria Event Manager Mr Darren Allen said that this yearrsquos nine day bike riding holiday was taking advan-tage of one of the most stunning routes in Gippsland

ldquoThe Grand Ridge Road which snakes through the Strzelecki Ranges is arguably Victoriarsquos pre-mier bike touring routerdquo Mr Allen said

The 591 kilometre bike tour-

ing holiday will feature the very best of Gippsland including two days riding the spectacular Grand Ridge Road bike touring along-side Gippsland Lakes and rivers forests historic towns gourmet produce wineries Lakes Entrance and Phillip Island

ldquoGippsland has some of the best bike riding in Australia gen-tle gradients quiet country back-roads and scenery to die for - mak-ing it ideal for bike riders of all levels rdquo he added

The holiday starts in Lakes Entrance on 24 November with

overnight stops planned for Bru-then (24th) Briagolong (25th) Rosedale (26th) Traralgon (2 nights 27th and 28th) Yarragon (29th) Mirboo North (30th) and San Remo (1st Dec) with a finish on Phillip Island

For those who canrsquot get away for the week but still want to be part of the fun can join the three day RACV Great Vic Getaway from Yarragon to Phillip Island For those after a taste of the event then join the one day RACV Great Vic Community Ride from San Remo to Phillip Island

ldquoExperiencing the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride is one of lifersquos must dorsquos I urge anyone looking for a week they will never forget to come on the ride Itrsquos a week in another worldrdquo Mr Allen added

The nine-day ride is a fully ca-tered camping holiday There is extensive back up including lug-gage transport a licensed cafe un-der canvas full medical team and bicycle repair facilities

If you enter by 27 July you save $100 off the entry fee

If you donrsquot want to ride then

come along and join the 400 vol-unteers

More information on the worldrsquos biggest one week fully supported bike ride wwwgreat-viccomau or 1800 616 600

SPEND A WEEK IN ANOTHER WORLD

Baillieu govtslashes bike $$$

The 2012 budget papers show that the government has made a deliberate decision to slam the door on Victoriarsquos bike riders

The foundation of the Statersquos bike infrastructure investment the Vi-cRoads Bicycle Program has been slashed to zero (Some commitments from previous budgets are still trickling through)

None of the high priority infrastructure projects which were planned for next year have been funded Desperately needed lanes signals inter-sections and other urgent safety improvements have been dropped

Save money withEarly Bird Fees

Entries for the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride are now open Tickets can be purchased via their website wwwgreatviccomau

bull Earlybird Entry for 9 Day Ride Adults $865 (normally $965) Children 13-17 $625 (normally $725) Children 6-12 $315 (normally $415) Children U5 Free

bull The Great Vic Getaway 3 Day Ride Adults $445 (normally $545) Children 13-17 $315 (normally $415) Children 6-12 $155 (normally $255) Children U5 Free

Save $100 if you enter before July 27

5wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Great Victorian Bike Ride

Proudly supporting all participantsin the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride

Visitor Information CentreTelephone 1300 133 309 - 123 Princes Hwy Yarragon

Mon-Sat 630am-530pm Sunday 730am-6pm

Day 1 - 45kmLakes Entrance to

BruthenLakes Entrance is the start of

this years Great Victorian Bike Ride

After sampling the best views over the town lakes and Ninety Mile Beach the Ride will get un-derway and head towards Metung

Metung is an idyllic little sea-side village where yoursquoll enjoy a relaxed lunch overlooking the Gippsland Lakes

Off into the hills and magnifi-cent mountain views will greet you as you follow the Tambo Riv-er towards the old timber town of Bruthen

With the Victorian Alps shad-owing you Day 2 gives you some varied riding and terrain

Following the Great Alpine Road towards Bairnsdale yoursquoll enjoy the downhill run through farmland and sheep country

Passing through the outskirts of Bairnsdale will bring you through the fruit and vegetable growing district of Lindenow with itrsquos rich fertile soil and quiet tree lined roads

A gentle climb towards Stock-dale allows for a gradual descent into Briagolong for your overnight stop

This is the heart of Gipps-land Lush farming stunning views of the High Plains and the Strzelecki Ranges looming

Quiet country roads lead you to Lake Glenmaggie set amidst beautiful bushland the ideal set-ting for a break beside the water

The second half of the day is an easy downhill run towards Hey-field Another classic Gippsland town where lunch will be enjoyed

Rosedale is an easy ride from here and the next overnight stay

The Grand Ridge Road lays in wait today perhaps the big-gest challenge of the entire Ride

Wind your way up the Str-zeleckirsquos towards the beauty of Tarra Bulga National Park

On your way through Gorman-dale via bushland and pastoral areas the serious uphill climb be-gins

Powers Hill will test your stam-

ina prior to turning onto the Grand Ridge Road

Stunning views greet you on this climbing winding wonder-land of tall forests and deep gul-lies

After a short stretch of unsealed road Tarra Bulga approaches with tree ferns and rainforest on all sides The road winds through the giant gums with plenty of time to explore the National Park

A 33km downhill run then takes you to the next overnight stop Traralgon

Day 5 is a rest day in Traralgon

The Latrobe Valley is the power centre of Victoria

During the day you will take in views on both sides of the Valley

Slight inclines up to Glengarry Tyers and Yallourn North giving great views of the huge power sta-tions scattered throughout the La-trobe Valley

Willow Grove and Blue Lake are the stopping points for a re-laxing lunch and a rest from the climbing

Through Gippslandrsquos Gourmet region descend towards Yarragon a quaint village on the Princes Highway for the next stop

Another day of great views and heavily timbered forests

Back to the Grand Ridge Road as you head into the Mount Worth State Park after passing a few small towns along the way

Heading towards Mirboo North the trees open up to reveal stun-ning views in all directions Al-most giving you glimpses of the south coast of Victoria

With small dips and climbs along the way Mirboo North is a welcome stop for the night

This is the longest days Ride heading over a ridge to then de-scend towards the coast

The smell of salt water will be in your nostrils as you descend on the town of Inverloch

The views keep getting better as you travail the coast along the Bunurong Coastal Road

Winding along flat terrain

passing through Wonthaggi cruis-ing along the Bass Coast your stop for the night then comes into view San Remo

The grand finale Phillip Is-land (Great Vic Community Ride)

Time to tackle the Island Scoot over the bridge and take in the views

Phillip Island is a paradise of coastal resorts and pristine beach-es Plenty of shopping in Cowes koalas at the Koala Reserve and some gorgeous natural wetlands

Here you can pat yourself on the back for completing the 591 kilometre ride and making some great new friendships

With three ride options the 9 day 591km ride the 3 day RACV Great Vic Getaway ride and the 1 day RACV Great Vic Community Ride there is something suitable for everyone

Early bird prices expire on July 27 so wwwgreatviccomau

Day 2 - 93kmBruthen toBriagolong

Day 4 - 80kmRosedale to

Traralgon

Day 3 - 84kmBriagolong to

Rosedale

Day 6 - 82kmTraralgon to

Yarragon

Day 7 - 60kmYarragon to

Mirboo North

Day 8 - 108kmMirboo North to

San RemoDay 9 - 40km

San Remo toPhillip Island

6 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Great Victorian Bike Ride

If yoursquore participating in the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride yoursquore in for more than just a fitness run

Gippsland is so diverse itrsquos im-possible to put it into one basket and say ldquohere this is what Gipps-land is all aboutrdquo

From the beginning of the ride in Lakes Entrance you canbull Catch a wave on the Ninety

Mile Beachbull Go for a charter cruise on the

Gippsland Lakesbull Savour delicious seafood

in Lakes Entrance and San Remo

bull Down a boutique beer from the Bullant Brewery in Bru-then and the Grand Ridge Brewery in Mirboo North

bull Explore the history of Gipps-land on the walking trails

bull Have at least ldquoonerdquo coffee per day at a local cafe or bakery

bull Visit historic Walhalla on your rest day

bull Enjoy the Gippsland Gour-met Trail

bull Explore the Tarra Bulga Na-tional Park

bull Have a drink at some classic country pubs and meet the locals

bull Get a taste for Gippsland wine

bull Embrace the uphills with the rewards of the downhills with stunning views along the way

bull Have a massage or some fine chocolate from the Phillip Is-land Chocolate Factory

bull Ride the famed Grand Ridge Road

These along with many more activities and wonders will greet you along your journey through Gippsland

Visitor Information Centres along the way will have all manner of detailed support information to make your journey as pleasant and informative as possible

Latrobe City Council welcomes the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride 2012

TRARALGON27 - 29 November 2012

HAROLD PRESTON RESERVE

EntertainmentStreet Stalls Market Tours

amp More

PROPOSEDAC TIVITIES

INCLUDE

1300 367 700 eventslatrobevicgovau

EnquiriesLatrobe City Council Events Team

Make us your first stopVisit our friendly team to help make the most of your visitFree visitor guides amp maps Attraction tickets

Visitor Information CentresOpen daily 900am - 500pmPhillip Island 1300 366 422Newhaven 895 Phillip Island Road Cowes 91-97 Thompson Avenue Inverloch 1300 762 43316 ArsquoBeckett Street Wonthaggi 1300 854 3341 Bent Street (Cnr Bass Hwy)wwwvisitbasscoastcom wwwvisitphillipislandcom

Accommodation bookingsEvent information Things to see amp doLocal produce amp souvenirs

Catching waves deliciousseafood sampling winesand stunning scenery

A journey through Gippslandis like experiencing another world

7wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

2012 GSI East Gippsland Business Awards

KickbackCottages

Relax in Lakes Entrancein comfortable Cottages

Walking distance to shops cafes amp beaches1 2 amp 3 bedroom Cottages nestled in

treelined park BBQ amp Entertainment area

wwwkickbackcottagescomau

Call Alison on

5155 1998

Prices startfrom

$100per night

per couple

2012 GSI East GippslandBusiness Awards

Application forms available nowwwweastgippslandbusinessawardscomau

East Gippsland businesses are encouraged to enter the 2012 GSI East Gippsland Business Awards which will be presented at a gala dinner on October 19

Entries open on June 1 and all local businesses are eligible to en-ter the awards which recognise businesses and business people in East Gippsland and their contribu-tion to the region

There is also a range of spon-sorship options for businesses that wish to support the event Spon-sors reap the benefits of having their business name and logo in-cluded on a range of high-profile marketing and promotional mate-rial

Held each year by the East Gippsland Business and Regional Tourism Association (EGBRTA) the GSI East Gippsland Business Awards cover all industries in East Gippsland

This year awards will be pre-sented in categories including retail manufacturing trades and construction professional servic-es tourism agribusiness health and community personal services hospitality and accommodation and a new category for Eco-Ad-venture

There are also two ldquoexception-

alrdquo awards The Young Achiev-errsquos Award and the Outstanding Achievement Award

ldquoThe 2012 GSI East Gippsland Business Awards offer a great opportunity for businesses to do some marketing and promote their achievementsrdquo says the Execu-tive Officer Patricia Fulcher ldquoIt also presents businesses with a chance to get some constructive feedbackrdquo

Ms Fulcher says the 2012

awards are shaping up to be an-other successful event with an in-fusion of new ideas this year

ldquoThe East Gippsland Business and Regional Tourism Associa-tion is encouraging all business in East Gippsland to apply We can provide assistance to any business that would like help with their ap-plicationrdquo

Application forms available atwwweastgippslandbusinessa-

wardscomau

EG Mayor Dick Ellis Chair EGRBTA Ian Harrison Tim Bull MP Glen San-ford CEO GSI and Patricia Fulcher Executive Office EGRBTA

BusinessAwards2012

EASTGIPPSLAND

2012 GSI East Gippsland

Business Awards

N o m i n a t e y o u r b u s i n e s s f o r t h e

Be recognised for your business success and contribution to the economy and lifestyle of East Gippsland

Entries open now

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Choir to farewell theCorque on itrsquos final voyage

After 20 years of plying the North Arm in Lakes Entrance filled to the gunwhales with hap-py customers The Corque is be-ing retired

Geoff Mahlook owner and op-erator of the Wyanga Park Winery has been operating the Corque since 1992 when it was purchased from Lakes Alexandrina in South Australia

ldquoShe was brought to Lakes En-trance on the back of a truck and has since carried more than 50000 passengers up the North Armrdquo said Mr Mahlook

ldquoWersquove had a great time being part of the charter boat scene here in Lakes Entrance but now itrsquos time to focus on our core business making and selling winerdquo he said

ldquoWersquoll leave the boating opera-tions to the charter professionals of which there are plenty in Lakes Entrancerdquo

The last voyage of the Corque will be on Sunday June 9 2012

The Corquersquos final voyage will be manned by the Nowa Nowa

Menrsquos Choir who will sing dirges and no doubt lift a glass or two to mourn the ending of an era

For those wishing to make a fi-nal booking on the Corque before

June 9 contact the Wyanga Park Winery on 03 5155 1508 or visit the Lakes Entrance website wwwlakesentrancecom where you can book online

8 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Briagalong Art amp Film Feature

BIG SCREEN COMING TO BRIAGOLONG

8 ndash 10 JUNE 2012

OPENING NIGHT IN BRIAGOLONGFRIDAY 8 JUNE 800PMTHE CUP (PG)A triumphant and courageous true story about champion jockey Damien Oliver from the director of Phar Lap and The Lighthorsemen

A light supper will follow the screening

Tickets $10$8 concession ticket sales from 715pm

FAMILY SCREENINGSATURDAY 9 JUNE 1100AMHAPPY FEET TWO (PG)Tickets $2

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 130PMTHE EYE OF THE STORM (MA15+)Tickets $10$8 concession

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 400PMANY QUESTIONS FOR BEN (M)Tickets $10$8 concession

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 700PMBRIAGOLONG FAST FILMMAKING CHALLENGE SCREENING amp AWARDS NIGHT (UC)PLUS ST KILDA SHORTS (UC)Tickets $10$8 concession includes entry to Red Dog at 900pm

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 900PMRED DOG (PG)A warmndashhearted story about a dog that becomes an outback legend Josh Lucas Rachael Taylor and Luke Ford star opposite Koko the red kelpie in this box offi ce smash

Tickets $10$8 concession

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 1030AMTHE ARTIST (PG)Winner of 5 Academy Awards

Tickets $10$8 concession

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 100PMSOUTH SOLITARY (M)Tickets $10$8 concession

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 345PMORANGES AND SUNSHINE (M)Tickets $10$8 concession

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 730PMTHE HUNTER (M)Tickets $10$8 concession

VENUE amp TICKETSBriagolong Mechanicsrsquo Institute Hall Avon Street Briagolong

Festival Pass $30 entry to all fi lms

Tickets available at the door

persons under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian

wwwnfsagovaubigscreen

THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR MEDIA PARTNER

Riverstone CafeFriendly Country Hospitality

Fresh Menu with Local ProduceGreat Coffee and Homemade Cakes and Slices

Relaxing Alfresco Outdoor AreaOpen 7 Days from Breakfast to 430pm

Open For Dinner by BookingFully Licensed

VISIT AURAZ NEXT DOORBeautiful Gifts Jewellery Insence Scarves Clothing

Local Art Handicrafts and much more

Forbes Street BriagolongPhone 03 5145 5566

Briagolong General Store amp Post Office

Fuel GroceriesIce Newsagency

Open 7 Days 8am - 7pm

6 Avon st BriagolongPhone 5145 5200

Ten years ago a group of artists in the township of Briagolong es-tablished ldquoThe Big Galleryrdquo (in a very little building) It is now the briagolongartgallery in very spacious accommodation

Celebrating this milestone is an exhibition of work past and pre-sent 20 painters printmakers and drawers extraordinaire will be exhibiting the best of their work done over the last decade

Diverse subject matter executed with talent and consummate skill has been an ongoing hallmark of this group

Many of the artists involved themselves in a recent renovation which converted what was the old Briagolong garage to a vibrant ex-hibition space still retaining the heritage value and appearance of the building

This is a great opportunity to visit an exciting and beautiful gal-lery space Certainly more spa-cious than the first gallery

The exhibition ldquoHappy Re-turnsrdquo will have an official open-ing on Sunday the 27th May at 200pm and will continue till 8th of July all welcome

Open Saturday and Sundays 11am to 400pm or by appoint-ment

The Gallery is situated at the corner of Forbes and Avon Sts Briagolong

Contact 03 51 455439 or email briagolongartgallerygmailcom

From LittleGalleries BigGalleries Grow

CommunityHouse for all

Briagolong Community House has provided learning course to the Briagolong Com-munity since its inception in 1992

Originally meetings and cours-es were held at the Mechanicsrsquo Institute and the local primary school

In 1999 after much assistance from the Maffra Shire Council a purpose built extension was added to the Mechanics Institute Hall where all courses and meetings now take place

Everything from computer courses for beginners and ad-vanced yoga practice and patch-work quilting are available

Courses run in the mornings afternoons and some evenings

The Community House has computers you can access for a small fee of $2 per hour Word pro-cessing spreadsheets and even the Internet is available

For more information go to wwwbriagolongcomau

Briagolong CommunityHouse Inc

RedgumReview

The Redgum Review is Bri-agolongrsquos own community news-letter published monthly

A group of dedicated volunteers put together the newsletter each month relying on contributions from the public and business own-ers alike

The newsletter can be down-loaded from their website on the 7th day of each month

If yoursquod like to contribute email in Word format to bchbr-igolongcomau

Briagolong Hotel

8 - 10 Forbes Street Briagolong VIC 3860Tel (03) 5145 5202

Fax (03) 5145 5202

The Briagolong Hotel provides a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where you can enjoy a great meal and

really cold beer

briagolongartgallerycnr avon amp forbes sts briagolong 3860

HAPPY RETURNSan exhibition celebrating the galleryrsquos 10th

anniversary by showcasing the work of past and present artists associated with the gallery

current may 26 - 8 july 2012gallery open 11 - 4 sat amp sun

t 03 5145 5454 or 03 5145 5439e briagolongartgallerygmailcom

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9wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Briagalong Big Screen Film Festival

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 100PM South Solitary DirWrit Shirley Barrett 2010 110 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A young unmarried woman arrives on an isolated island with her uncle the new lighthouse keeper Starring Miranda Otto Barry Otto and Marton Csokas

Stunningly photographed South Solitary is a very special filmDavid Stratton at thE MoViES

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 345PMorangES and SunShinE Dir Jim Loach Writ Rona Munro 2010 104 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

This masterfully mounted slow-burn drama tells the true story of British social worker Margaret Humphreys (Emily Watson) who in the 1980s sought to locate the victims of a secret government policy that shipped poor children to the colonies with the promise of a better life Starring Hugo Weaving Emily Watson and David Wenham

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 730PMthE huntEr Dir Daniel Nettheim Writ Julia Leigh (novel) Alice Addison Wain Fimeri 2010 100 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

Based on the acclaimed novel by Julia Leigh The Hunter is a powerful psychological drama that tells the story of Martin (Willem Dafoe) a mercenary sent from Europe by a mysterious biotech company to the Tasmanian wilderness on a dramatic hunt for the last Tasmanian Tiger

The Hunter is a compelling and beautifully made filmDavid Stratton at thE MoViES

tiMEtaBlEdatE tiME FilM

FrEE SChool SCrEEningS

Fri 8 Jun 1000am Little Big Shots (UC)

Fri 8 Jun 1245pm Bran Nue Dae (PG)

gEnEral SCrEEningS

Fri 8 Jun 800pm OPENING NIGHT The Cup (PG)

Sat 9 Jun 1100am FAMILY SCREENING Happy Feet Two (PG)

Sat 9 Jun 130pm The Eye of the Storm (MA15+)

Sat 9 Jun 400pm Any Questions for Ben (M)

Sat 9 Jun 700pm Briagolong Fast Filmmaking Shorts Awards + St Kilda Shorts (UC)

Sat 9 Jun 900pm Red Dog (PG)

Sun 10 Jun 1030am The Artist (PG)

Sun 10 Jun 100pm South Solitary (M)

Sun 10 Jun 345pm Oranges and Sunshine (M)

Sun 10 Jun 730pm The Hunter (M)persons under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian

VEnuE amp tiCKEtS Briagolong Mechanicsrsquo institute hall (tickets at door) Avon Street Briagolong

Check program for ticket prices Festival Pass $30 ndash see all the films for one low price

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

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FILM FESTIVAL

BRIAGOLONG

JUNE 8ndash10

BIG SCREENBIG SCREEN

MEdIA PARTNER

welcome to Big Screen 2012

oPEning nightFRIDAY 8 JUNE 800PMthE CuP Dir Simon Wincer Writ Simon Wincer Eric OrsquoKeefe 2011 106 mins (PG)

Tickets $10 $8 concession Ticket sales from 715pm A light supper will follow the screening of The Cup

In 2002 Damien Oliver was the best jockey in the land the beloved son and grandson of noted jockeys before him When tragedy strikes his family just days before the Melbourne Cup will Damien decide to ride the spirited Media Puzzle A triumphant and courageous true story from the director of Phar Lap and The Lighthorsemen

A big-screen experience with lavish production design and geographical scopehellip This is polished mainstream filmmaking Scott Murray thE agE

FaMily SCrEEningSATURDAY 9 JUNE 1100AM haPPy FEEt two Dir George Miller Writ George Miller Gary Eck Warren Coleman Paul Livingston 2011 100 mins (PG)

Tickets $2

Itrsquos time to get happy In the footsteps of the Academy Award winning Happy Feet comes this comic musical adventure for all ages

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 130PMthE EyE oF thE StorM Dir Fred Schepisi Writ Patrick White (novel) Judy Morris 2011 114 mins (MA15+)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

Elizabeth (Charlotte Rampling) is a once great beauty who controls her staff and her adult children to the very end Judy Davis plays the daughter with a failed marriage into French nobility Geoffrey Rush plays the son a playboy actor with a knighthood Based on the novel by Nobel Prize winner Patrick White from director Fred Schepisi this is a sharp and ruthlessly comic exploration of family relationships

hellipthe array of talent in and around this film makes this a grand effortMargaret Pomeranz at thE MoViES

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 400PMany QuEStionS For BEnDir Rob Sitch Writ Santo Cilauro Tom Gleisner Rob Sitch 2011 114 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A romantic comedy about a perennial bachelor (Josh Lawson from Thank God Yoursquore Here The Librarians and Sea Patrol) who starts to question his lifestyle From the Aussie comedy outfit Working Dog creators of The Castle The Dish and The Panel

urbane and sophisticatedVicky Roach thE daily tElEgraPh

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 700PM Briagolong FaSt FilMMaKing ChallEngE SCrEEning + awardS night2012 (UC)

Tickets $10 $8 concession Ticket price includes entry to Red Dog at 900pm

Watch films made around Briagolong by Fast Film Challengers at the Fast Filmmaking Competition screening Support and see your friends family and town up on the Big Screen

PluS St Kilda ShortS2010 45 mins (UC)A sampling of short films from some of Australiarsquos most exciting new talent direct from the St Kilda Film Festival

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 900PM rEd dog Dir Kriv Stenders Writ Louis de Berniegraveres (novel) Daniel Taplitz 2011 92 mins (PG)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A warm-hearted story about a dog that becomes an outback legend Luke Ford Josh Lucas Rachael Taylor and Noah Taylor star opposite Koko the red kelpie In the tradition of Lassie this comedy adapted from the Louis de Berniegraveres best-selling novel is based on a true story

This superb all-ages picture gets everything rightLeigh Paatsch hErald Sun

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 1030AMthE artiSt DirWrit Michael Hazanavicius 2011 100 mins (PG)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A loving recreation of Hollywood in the 1920s on the verge of the introduction of sound As silent movie star George Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion he sparks with Peppy Miller a young dancer set for a big break Starring Jean Dujardain Beacutereacutenice Bejo John Goodman James Cromwell

This is not a work of film history but rather a generous touching and slightly daffy expression of unbridled movie love AO Scott nEw yorK tiMES

winner 3 AACTA awards

winner AACTA award

winner 5 Academy

Award

winner 3 GoldenGlobes

winner 7 BAFTAS

The Big Screen Film Festival will return to Briagolong for the eighth big year with a weekend full of screenings

Opening Night on Friday June 8 fea-tures the triumphant and courageous Aus-tralian horse racing story The Cup

At the heart of this true story is Damien Oliver a young jockey who loses his only brother in a tragic racing accident just days before the 2002 Melbourne Cup

Opening Night tickets include a light supper at the Mechanicsrsquo Institute Hall af-ter the screening hosted by the Mechanicsrsquo Institute Hall Committee

On the evening of Saturday June 9 enjoy the second Briagolong Fast Film Making Challenge Screening and Awards Night Watch films made around Briagolong by Fast Film Challengers Support and see your friends family and town up on the Big Screen PLUS a special sneak preview of the St Kilda Short Film Festival touring program ndash straight from St Kilda

ldquoThe Big Screen Film Festival gives Gippsland audiences the opportunity to enjoy an array of award-winning and ac-claimed filmsrdquo said Festival Co-ordinator Gordana Bacic ldquoWe are especially de-lighted to be returning to Briagolong for the eighth time Itrsquos a fantastic weekend of filmsrdquo said Gordana

Big Screen Film Festival is an initiative of the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) and brings new and archival films to audiences across regional and rural Australia

Other Briagolong Big Screen film festi-val highlights include feature films Happy Feet Two The Artist The Eye of the Storm and The Hunter

For screening and ticket details check the printed program in town or go to wwwnfsagovaubigscreen

Big Screen FilmFestival 8 years on

10 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gippslander Newspaper

Gippslandrsquos Newspaper

This month wersquove decided to display both our website and Face-book page to demonstrate what other businesses can do as well as showcase what wersquore up to

Between Mark Watson and Shane Kidd a new newspaper has been born for Gippsland

Now in itrsquos third edition print-ed monthly it reaches out to an es-timated 60000 readership across Gippsland

In tandem with the printed newspaper is the online version here at wwwgippslandercomau

A few features of the website is the ability to use the RSS news subscription service By signing up to an RSS feed you can receive in your email inbox every article that is uploaded to the website

A full dis-

tribution map can be found show-ing all 450 outlets where the Gipp-slander is circulated each month

Please support your local dis-tributors as without them this wouldnrsquot be possible

A full Market listing is also available updated regularly to en-able you to find which market is on where across Gippsland

Signup to our monthly News-letter via the website send us a Letter to the Editor check our Advertising Rates or simply ac-cess the site to have a good read of local Gippsland stories about Gippslanders

Facebook - is itreally necessary

Many business owners when faced with the prospect of having to setup a website for their business can feel overwhelmed and totally not up to the task

Then if having one website wasnrsquot enough now yoursquore told you need a Facebook page as well

Do not despair itrsquos not any-where near as difficult to setup a Facebook page as it is to setup and maintain your business website

There are no hosting fees no domain name registration and generally no technical upgrades or maintenance

Yoursquove just got to figure out how to use Facebook then be prepared to re-learn it every six months when they change or up-date their interface

Setting up is as simple as sign-ing yourself up for a Facebook ac-count This account will be in your personal name and will only be your personal Facebook page

Next you create a new ldquoBusi-ness Pagerdquo This page works ex-actly the same as your personal page with a few hidden extras

People cannot be ldquofriendsrdquo with your business page They can only

Like your business page As well your business page can only Like other business pages it cannot be-come friends with anyone

Thus the aim of the game is to get as many people to Like your page as possible The more Likes you have the more exposure your business postings will receive

When you post a comment special or photo on your business page it then feeds out to the News Feed on all your Likers pages

They can then Like your in-dividual posts or they can Share your posts meaning they re-post your article on their Wall which then appears on their friends News Feeds

Your news or specials can very quickly spread out to a huge net-work of friends and their friends In my opinion itrsquos the cheapest and easiest way of spreading your good news Our Facebook page is to be found at wwwfacebookcomgippslander

450 Outlets across Gippsland

11wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Home Farm Business

The dyingart of thetechnophobe

It used to be fun being a technophobe Complaining about pro-graming video recorders wondering why disks didnrsquot already come formatted referring to the internet as the lsquoworld wide webrsquo won-dering why everyone knew how to download movies except you and having to learn new verbs almost daily - blog Google Skype poke tweet spam like surf youtube phish hack upload download VOIP browse bookmark etc

These days however even committed technophobes are fast running out of excuses Itrsquos get-ting harder to get traction with grievances when computers are up and running as soon as you switch them on when a novice can cre-ate movies and slideshows in min-utes when all your gadgets sync automatically and when you can accrue 400 friends without ever talking to them

Back when a search engine was a friendly librarian Apple realised that technology and gadgets could be both beautiful and user friendly

Apple didnrsquot invent the computer MP3 players mobile phones or e-readers They effectively just sim-plified the steps involved in using them and turned the hardware into works of art

It has never been easier to com-municate and learn to do things faster and smarter In the process technology can even positively impact the environment through innovation and lateral thinking

Sadly for technophobes they will need a new focus Theyrsquore not the sought after specialists they once were Politics perhaps

Remember setting up the VCR

wwwgippslandercomauwwwfacebookcomgippslander

Forestry woodchippingand protecting our Koalas

Eden woodchip in the redEden export woodchip mill has just recorded its first

ever loss in 40 years of woodchipping East Gippsland forests Losses disclosed to ASIC total $126430

Mystery surrounds the accumulated losses at the mill considering the majority of their products (trees) are currently subsidised by the Baillieu Government

Baillieu Govt slashes environment budgetThe latest budget has axed $130 million from the Vic

Govtrsquos environmental departments This includes post-bushfire work and climate change programs

Logging subsidies however enjoy a continued hand-out of over $50 million

How much can a koala bearVictoriarsquos koalas have been excluded from being list-

ed by the Federal Government as a vulnerable speciesQueensland NSW and ACT koalarsquos can rest easy fol-

lowing the rulings Their habitat cannot be razed to the ground without extensive government interference

Koalas in the Strzelecki forests however were not af-forded that protection Most of their habitat is on private land available for clear felling to feed the Maryvale pa-per mill

12 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gippsland Real Estate

A 4

B 2

C 2

Price $$549500Internet 3254245Contact Chris Morrison 0419 381 832

Sale 178 Macalister StreetLUXURY PRESTIGIOUS LOCATIONbullCharming spacious amp open informal living bullSeparate dining or sitting room bullLarge bedrooms bullBeautifully appointed bathroom bull2nd shower bullBeautifully manicured gardens bullSalersquos most sought after address

Sale 34 Dryden PlaceCOMFORTABLE AFFORDABLE AS NEWbullFantastic open plan kitchenmealsfamily bullSupersized bedrooms bullSpacious lounge bullNortherly aspect to living areas bullDucted central heating + split system ac bullSun drenched al-fresco bullGreat value for money

Price $329500Internet 3971845Contact Chris Morrison 0419 381 832

4 A 2 B 2 C

A 3

B 2

C 2

Price $329500Internet 3799659Contact Stephen Chalmer 0419 381 831

Sale 1135 Market StreetBRILLIANT AS NEW TOWNHOUSEbullSpacious open plan living bullExcellent kitchen amp bathrooms bullSunny northerly aspect bullDucted central heating bullSplit system air conditioner bullDbl garage with secure access bullOwn title - no body corporate

Sale Unit 1102 Stawell StreetNeat affordablelocatioNbullClose to CBD bullLovely private garden bullLight and airy bullWell equipped kitchen and bathroom bullCosy lounge bullLock up garage bullSuit investorowner occupier

Price $229500Internet 3997505Contact Stephen Chalmer 0419 381 831

3 A 1 B 1 C

237-239 Raymond Street SaleTelephone 03 5144 4333 wwwchalmercomaustephencchalmercomau

Opening Hours Sale Monday - Friday 9am - 530pm Saturday - 9am - 3pm Sunday - 11am - 2pmOpening Hours Morwell Monday - Friday 9am - 530 pm Sat 9am -1pm

381 - 385 Corner of Raymond amp Macarthur Streets Sale 3850 Phone 03 5144 7715 Mobile 0433 666 014

NOW OPEN IN MORWELL amp SALE

244 Commercial Rd Morwell Ph 03 5133 0883

wwwmattressbedssalecomau

13wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Gippsland Real Estate

20 Myer Street Lakes Entrance Ph (03) 5155 3555 Gary Henry 0418 516 164 wwwgaryhenryrealestatecomau Brendan King 0407 302 273

QUALITY IN ABUNDANCE $470000 Set on a spacious 1500m2 lot in pleasant surrounds this refreshingly different home has a style of its own with the vendors doing the extra to ensure a high end finished product With focus on the kitchen living area main bedroom and ensuite there is also a lovely entry stairway and balustrade as well as a beautiful sitting room where you can escape with a book and a wine A mere 25 years old and still very much a new home

QUIET COURT BY THE BEACH $462000 Living by the beach allows you to enjoy the ocean and lake at your doorstep Situated on over 900m2 at the head of the court the home comprises separate lounge kitchen dining sunroom three bedrooms and two bathrooms The outdoor entertaining area is decked and paved and enclosed with bistro blinds for all year round use There is a spa and fire place landscaped gardens large garage with ensuite and double carport high enough for a large van

A CLEAR CUT WINNER $338000 No need for a photo finish here this home romps it in Every conceivable box has been ticked With some homes you just know and when the price is more than right the only thing left to do is say yes The pictures tell no lies - this wonderful three bedroom two bathroom home will please you no end - inside and out front to back Some people put in years to get a home and surrounds looking like this but you can have it in 60 days - more or less

BRIGHT amp LIGHT $220000 Lake Tyers Beach within a stroll to shop and Tavern Great investment property or holiday home comprising three bedrooms and open plan living sunny verandah and lock-up garage Low maintenance and ready for you to put your personal touches to

GET OUT - OF TOWN $330000 Yoursquoll never appreciate living country until yoursquove give it a go so consider this very homely property only 15 minutes from town This is proof that it doesnrsquot cost the earth to own a good home and a few acres (7 in fact) where you could run a horse if you want Comprises three bedrooms a neat little kitchen and dining area plus a cosy lounge and huge covered deck make it all worthwhile And with an awesome shed and more tank water than yoursquoll ever need why are you waiting

LAKES VIEW ESTATE SELECTED LOTS NOW $110000 EACH

If yoursquore looking for town lake and ocean views with 9 holes of golf at your doorstep then Lakes View Estate is the place to be Situated just four minutes from the town centre Lakes View Estate offers 43 magnificent allotments with all services and a variety of blocks allowing for plenty of room with sizes ranging from 686msup2 to 1563msup2

29 SOLD

14 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

$22990 driveaway

Corolla Ascent Sport5 Door Hatch18 ltr Petrol Auto$130 Capped Price ServicingRego YQA071

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Corolla Conquest4 Door Sedan18 ltr Petrol Auto$130 Capped Price ServicingRego YSJ973

$29990 driveaway

Camry Atara S4 Door Sedan25 ltr Petrol Auto$130 Capped Price ServicingRego YQA066

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Standard scheduled servicing (normal operating conditions) Excludes Government and Rental vehicles For full terms and conditions please visit toyotacomau ar speak to one of our salesmen PLEASE NOTE Turnbull Toyota uses its best endeavours to ensure this material is correct at the time of printing However information must be confirmed with your Toyota dealer when ordering as specifications and details may change over time

Come in and see us for great driveaway deals todayTurnbull Toyota Demo Sale

15wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Floating DragonCantonese style cuisine overlooking the majestic Western Boat Harbour Lakes Entrance

An abundance of local seafood produce and wine

Dinner - Tuesday to Sunday from 600pm Yum-Cha served Sundays from Noon till 200pm

Fully Licensed(no BYO)

For Reservations

Ph 03 5155 1400

wwwfloatingdragoncomau160 Esplanade Western Boat

Harbour Lakes Entrance

Gippsland Good Food

A homemade dumpling that will surly impress your friends and family

What you need

bull 1 Packet of Wonton wrap-pers (available from most supermarkets)

bull 150g fatty pork mince

bull 150g chicken mince

bull 2 Tablespoons good qual-ity Soya Sauce

bull 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce

bull 1 Teaspoon fine white pepper

bull frac14 Cup of finely chopped spring onion

bull 1 Dessert spoon of salt

bull 1 Tablespoon of corn flour

bull 1 Teaspoon Sesame oil

Combine all the above ingredi-ents together in a bowl mix and let stand for 30minutes

Place a small amount of meat filling in the center of the Wonton wrapper and fold so the edges join Pinch the edges together to form a pleat Repeat this process for the remaining dumplings Steam the dumplings for 12-15 minutes de-

pending on their thickness Serve with soya sauce and chopped Spring onion

Recipe kindly supplied by the Floating Dragon Restaurant Lakes Entrance

Phone 03 5155 1400

Prawn and Garlic Chive Dumplings fromthe Floating Dragon Restaurant

Make your own Dumplings

Tambo Gourmet Foodsrsquo rel-ish and jams are handmade in small batches using fruit and vegetables sourced locally from growers using organic principles where possible

Situated on the edge of the Coulqhoun Forest East Gipps-land Tambo Gourmet Foods pro-duce all their products in a purpose built kitchen

Their range of pre mixed gour-met spices allows the customer to conveniently add taste and vari-ety to their cooking Their range is growing weekly

The selection of over 20 fla-vours of traditionally made Glu-ten Free fudge with itrsquos smooth creamy non grainy texture will really excite your taste buds

Dukkah is the latest addition There are 6 different varieties to choose from and the biggest prob-lem customers have is ldquowhich one will I buythey are all so goodrdquo The only additive is sea salt

Look for their stall at local mar-kets in East Gippsland and south-ern NSW or visit them online at wwwtambogourmetfoodscom for more information

Gourmet foodsfrom Tambo

To get started you will need 2kg organic rye flour you can use wholemeal but it must con-tain no leavening agents a large wide-mouthed bowl left un-sealed and a spoon

Mix one cup plain flour with slightly less than one cup warm water in the jar stirring vigorously at least twice a day for 2-3 days Store the jar in warm 30C location and check for bubbles which will appear as it begins to ferment

At this time remove 90 of the mixture then feed the culture with another cup of plain flour and slightly less warm water stirring well You may need to repeat this process of feeding the culture at 12-hour intervals for a few more days until you have a culture powerful enough to leaven your loaves The confirmation of this is a layer of foam 3-4cm thick

You now have an activating culture ready to move to the first proofing stage or you may wish to refrigerate the culture (never freeze it) for a more convenient time

The culture will happily live in the fridge for many months if it is adequately looked after

For the first proof remove the bubbling culture from its jar and scoop into a large mixing bowl large enough for the dough to at least double its size

Then add 2 cups warm wa-ter and 3 cups plain flour slowly adding the flour and stirring well (donrsquot be too concerned with lumps as the wild yeasts will eat these up)

Cover the bowl with a dry cloth or cling wrap and place in a warm location 32C for up to 12 hours

This is the time when the lacto-ba-cilli necessary for the special sour dough taste develop and the car-bon dioxide that leavens the loaf is produced You can experiment with the amount of time taken in first proofing and the related fla-vour of the bread

After the first proof is com-pleted remember to remove one cup of the culture and refrigerate it so you will always have an ac-tivating culture on hand Now you are ready to add whatever flours seeds nuts fruit vegies fats oils herbs and spices you wish to in-clude in your bread A good tip is to warm any liquids you will be using in your recipe as it helps leaven the resulting dough

Hope Farm breads and produce can be found at most East Gipps-land Farmers Markets

Their website is wwwhopefarmcomau

How to makeyour ownSour Dough

Recipe supplied byHope Farm

wwwhopefarmcomau

Ph 0404 013 209ploughmanspantrybigpondcomau

Sale VIC 3850

Traditional gourmet preserves and condiments Ploughmans Pantry range of products are

available through local markets and by mail order Send us a

message on facebook email us at ploughmanspantrybigpondcom

or phone us on 0404013209 to place an order

Ploughmans Pantry

wwwfacebookcomploughmanspantry

If black pepper be the king of spices then surely chilli must be the queen Its ability to offer a pure heat and a mild sweet-ness has seen its integration into many of todayrsquos popular dishes

Chillies and the focus on the different variety types with their differing flavours and heat lev-els is being tipped by many food writers as one of the hottest food trends for 2013

The heat is created by a chemi-cal called capsaicin which does not dissolve in water which is why drinking water does not bring any relief The best relief comes from yoghurt milk or better still alcohol such as wine or beer

The amount of capsaicin in the chilli can be tested and is de-scribed as Scoville Heat Units or SHUs Jalapeno Tabasco sauce and chipotles are at the lower end of the scale at 3500 SHUs with a variety of chilli at every SHU all the way up to the worldrsquos hottest chilli the Bhut Jolokia at almost 1 and a half million

A serious chilli indeed particu-larly when you consider police capsicum spray is rated at 2 mil-lion SHUs with pure capsaicin at an SHU of 16 million

Hot ampSpicey

16 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Opening Hours Sale Monday - Friday 9am - 530pm Saturday - 9am - 3pm Sunday - 11am - 2pmOpening Hours Morwell Monday - Friday 9am - 530 pm Sat 9am -1pm

381 - 385 Corner of Raymond amp Macarthur Streets Sale 3850 Phone 03 5144 7715 Mobile 0433 666 014

NOW OPEN IN MORWELL amp SALE

244 Commercial Rd Morwell Ph 03 5133 0883

wwwmattressbedssalecomau

Morwell

Victoriarsquospremiereroses

Winter isnrsquot really the time to be talking about roses or rose gardens

But if yoursquore a rose enthusiast now is the time you start thinking about the pruning thinning and re-planting new or existing varieties in your garden

The Morwell Centenary Rose Garden is situated at the entrance to the town of Morwell in the Latrobe Valley

Four acres of gardens with 116 beds of which there are 3000 differ-ent rose varities Both hybrids and traditional favourites

The ldquoFriends of the Gardenrdquo and the Morwell Centenary Rose Gar-den Advisory Committee are the keepers and guardians of Victoriarsquos largest rose garden

A pruning weekend is planned for Saturday June 30 and Sunday July 12012

Demonstrations will be held at 10am and 2pm on each day Pam-phlets will be available on the ex-pertise of pruning Tea and coffee will be available Call the secretary on 03 5134 1039 for details

So winter isnrsquot such a bad time to be talking roses Get out the clip-pers and start sharing those cuttings around

wwwmorwellrosegardencomau

UniversitygamesJuly 2

The 2012 Southern University Games will take place in Latrobe City from July 2-6 2012

Planning has now been un-derway for several months with 1800 participants expected for this years games

The University Games came about through the need for sport and recreational programs to be included on university campuses around Australia

Studies have been performed showing that the inclusion of sport participation as part of the univer-sity curriculum has many advan-tages for both students and teach-ers alike There is a very close link between physical fitness and aca-demic performance

A full social program has been arranged for all participants of this years games including the Open-ing Ceremony planned for Mon-

day July 2 along with evening events throughout the week

There will be a Mexican Fiesta Retro Sports evening and to finish it off a Pirate Parrrrty on Thurs-day

The closing ceremony will be held on Friday July 6 the final day of competitions

More information can be ob-tained by visiting their website at wwwunisportcomau

The Southern University Games administrative centre has all information relating to volun-teers participants UTMs and oth-ers

It is situated at the GippsTAFE Academy Princes Highway Traralgon open everyday from 8am till 5pm

17wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Home amp Garden

The width and breadth of Gippslandrsquos creative juices never cease to amaze me Here based in the forested Strezlecki Ranges in Gippsland Tony Smith Fine Furniture specialises in original contemporary furni-ture

Tony is drawn to the earthiness and inherent beauty of timber en-joying the process of turning raw timber into a handcrafted piece Combining timber with other ele-ments adds a special interest and focus on different aspects of the finished item

Clients are intimately involved in the entire process

As a designer and maker of unique pieces Tonyrsquos work has both a local and international cli-entele He regularly showcases items in local art shows and exhi-bitions Locally made and hand-crafted his pieces are supplied to Gippsland retail galleries

Private clients can contact Tony to have their individual creation designed and crafted to their per-sonal specifications Clients are intimately involved in the entire process from the initial conceptu-al idea through to detailed design and timber selection

Using sound design principals all pieces are crafted with fas-tidious attention to detail Whilst Tonyrsquos pieces are innovative the emphasis is on functionality and durability A combination of tra-

ditional (eg hand-cut dovetails) and modern joinery techniques are used where appropriate to empha-sis the natural beauty of the timber and ensure its structural integrity

Preferring Gippsland timbers all timber used in Tonyrsquos pieces is hand selected to meet design specifications and to accentuate the natural beauty of the finished item Many pieces utilise curves and shaping and in some cases natural edged timber to soften the overall appearance

Some items incorporate multi-ple timbers and additional materi-als (ie stainless steel) contrasting the warmth of timber with the cool of other elements Every effort is made to utilise all materials in an environmentally sustainable man-ner A variety of finishes (Danish oil polyurethane etc) can be ap-plied to meet individual client needs

For more information or con-tact Tony visit his website at www tonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Have you joined the retail revolution

Retail is not dead it is merely evolving As technology im-proves the greatest competition for many retailers is no longer coming from down the street but rather from overseas

The risk is that retailers try to compete on price alone Shipping scale labour and lack of GST will ensure that overseas online offer-ings always remain cheaper

Those retailers that are making their way side-by-side their online counterparts are those retailers that have embraced the new tech-nology that enables them to of-fer unparalleled service and after sales support

That said technology can also create opportunity Customer loyalty is not built on price alone Bricks and mortar retailers can provide something that online re-tailers never will the experience

Consider Apple It does not dis-count nor compete in price wars with other leading brands and yet its sales grow exponentially Why do you think that is

Apart from an exceptional product suite Apple has created an unparalleled user experience Everything from the product func-tionality to the design of the box that the hardware comes in and to the Apple stores themselves

The stores are clean simple and pragmatic Staff are plentiful and

there are no queues Every staff member can take payments and email receipts via their iPhone Itrsquos all about the experience

Compare that sort of experience with an online shopping escapade Therersquos no atmosphere no touch-ing or feeling and no personal in-teraction between human beings

To harness the best of both worlds retailers need to keep the personal efficient real experience that shoppers so desire as well as incorporate technology to ensure a smooth hassle free experience for their customers

The guys at Wealie have created the Wealie Universal Loyalty Card App along similar principles to help businesses engage their cus-tomers and to add value in ways that are placed above discounts

Technology can complement and enhance the user experience of any retailer If yoursquore afraid of new technology ask the kids

Checkout the free App on their website wwwwealiecomau

Sustainable furniture

Visit Tony Smithrsquos website at wwwtonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Shoppers preferexperience over price

18 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

bullExplore 60 heritage buildings that tell the history of South Gippsland bullRide the train bull Discover the old fashioned General Store bullHave a game of chess bull View the Community Art Gallery bull Picnic by the lake bull Shop at the Farmers Market bull Checkout the Sustainability Centre bull Take a Ghost Tour bull Lunch at the Pig lsquon Whistle bull Enjoy our regular family fun events

Itrsquos a big day out

South Gippsland Highway Korumburra 3950

Telephone (03) 5655 1811 wwwcoalcreekvillagecomau

Teddy Bears Picnic 10 June Pirates Day 23 September Literary Festival 13 October Halloween 27 October

Ghost Tours 1 Saturday of the month

Farmers Market 2 Saturday

of the month

Open Thursday to Monday 10am ndash 430pm 7 days over Victorian School Holidays

Your School can visit Coal Creek

Check out our Education program

Have your Wedding or Special Occasion at the Pig amp Whistle cafeacute

Coal Creek Events

19wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Loch Food amp Wine Festival

Carringtons of Loch Village

Open 7 days Ph 5659 4215 wwwcarringtonscomau

LampsClocksKitchenalia2nd hand furniture

Proud supporter of Loch Village Food amp Wine Festival

Loch Food amp Wine FestivalQueens Birthday Long Weekend June 2 - June 11

For the 5th year in a row the Historic Loch Village is putting on their Food amp Wine Festival

With activities planned from Saturday June 2 through to Mon-day June 11 it promises to be the biggest and best yet

The Festival kicks off with a Festival Opening Railway Dinner on Saturday June 2 at 630pm

The train departs Loch Station with the Queenrsquos Jubilee as the theme Bookings are essential for this train trip of a lifetime so book early on 03 5659 4215

Sunday Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee Thanksgiving Service at 930am then a Jubilee Lunch and the launch of Loch Village Street by Street at midday

Monday Lighting of the Dia-mond Jubilee Beacon and a family BBQ at the Loch Primary School

Tuesday through to Friday A Taste of Gippsland at different Vil-lage Eateries around Loch

Saturday June 9 The Wine-makerrsquos Dinner at the Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar Bookings es-sential on 03 5659 4488

Sunday June 10 The Main Event - Street Festival featuring over 50 food and wine producers from the region

Entry to the Festival is $15 which includes all your food and wine tasting an information pack and souvenir tasting glass

Childrenrsquos activities will in-clude Barn Buddies and cake decorating The South Gippsland Wind Orchestra will be playing along with the Wonthaggi Citizens Band and Green Velvet

Ample parking is available with the main event being held near the Loch Memorial Recrea-tion Reserve

For up to date information on all their events and festival details visit their website at wwwlochvil-lagefoodandwinefestivalcomau or visit their Facebook page for program details

Donrsquot forget their markets on Sunday

Bed amp Breakfast Accommodation

Bottle Shop Fine Dining Featuring Local Produce and Gluten Free Dinner Parties a Speciality

2 Smith Street LochPhone 5659 4446

Cosy Kitchen Loch

Tracey amp Kayla Pepperell27 Victoria Street

Loch Vic 3945

Ph 5659 4455

Fresh Country BreakfastsDelicious LunchesDevonshire TeasCoffee amp CakeGluten Free Products

F u l l y L i c e n s e d

Open 7 DaysSeasonally Influenced Menu

Spacious Indoor amp Outdoor DiningGreat Family Atmosphere

Ideal For Meetings or CelebrationsCatering amp Special Occasion

-Cakes To OrderHuge Range of Local Produce

-Gift Hampers AvailableFair Trade amp Unique Teas Coffee amp Hot Chocolate

10 Smith Street Loch Village 3945Ph 5659 4466

20 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Travelling Gippsland

Just what do you do with your old faded tattered car seats Do you rip them out and replace them cover them with fake car seat covers or would a complete re-cover be the answer

That all depends on what yoursquore dealing with I wouldnrsquot think recov-ering the seats in a 1979 Mazda 323 would be a project worthy of the time effort and dollars

If however that car was a 1962 EJ Holden then itrsquos a different story Around Gippsland we have many well trained and experienced mo-

tor trimmers that would satisfactorily complete your project with all the love and care as if you were doing it yourself

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery has been successfully operating in Moe since 1991 operating part time from 1999 until Oct 2011 when Rob returned to full time trading

With 32 yearsrsquo experience Rob can handle everything from minor re-pairs to full custom re-trims Rob has experience on vintage classic and modern vehicles and has also worked on trucks buses caravans and even planes

He is well respected for his work on boats doing canopies and inte-rior work and householdoffice upholstery Rob prides himself on quality workmanship and materials Enquiries can be directed to Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery 0418 512 716

With boating and fishing being such a large part of life in Gippsland the Gippsland Squadron of the Australian Vol-unteer Coast Guard keep both tourists and locals safe on the water 24 hours a day seven days a week

The Gippsland Squadron con-sists of six flotillas located at Mal-lacoota Lakes Entrance Port Al-bert Port Welshpool Marlo and Paynesville

Manned by a group of passion-ate volunteers each flotilla deals with a unique range of assists be it a vessel that has run aground in the Gippsland Lakes or a vessel that is experiencing mechanical problems and is being battered and bruised by violent weather offshore

With regular training and state-of-the-art equipment the volun-teer members and their respective flotillas are always up to the task

With the ever-growing numbers of tourists coming to enjoy Gipp-sland the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard has recognized the need to grow their numbers in the region which has resulted in a re-cruitment drive for new members

Volunteering has a meaningful positive impact on your commu-nity so why not consider joining

The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard values the uniqueness and diversity of every individual and welcomes any inquiries you may have It guards the coast in the most effective way by education example examination and finally by search and rescue

If you want more information or want to become a part of Coast Guard contact sadcogippcoast-guardcomau for more informa-tion

You can keep up to date with the latest Coast Guard Victoria news by Liking us on Facebook or follow us on twitter by search-ing for CGMelb

For help from Coast Guard on the water you can call 03 9598 7003 ndash in an emergency call 000 and ask for the Water Police

Get active amp save lives

Master Upholstererscreate new from old

Country CruiseHot Rod Weekend

Queens Birthday WeekendLakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance will be thumping with the sounds of Hot Rods over the Queenrsquos Birthday Long Weekend June 7 8 amp 9

The Thunderbirds Rod and Custom Club are holding their regular Country Cruise Hot Rod Weekend and itrsquos promising to be the best yet

Hundreds of hot rods are expected in Lakes Entrance on Saturday for the Hot Rods Alrsquofresco to be held in Myer Street All cars will be on display as judges hand out awards and you get to chat with the owners

There will be plenty of kids activities music and cars cars cars Sat-urday night sees the Pie Night at the Lakes Entrance Golf Club with tickets only $10 per head

On Sunday the hot rods cruise to Paynesville making it possibly the largest highway hot rod cruise in Australia Sunday night sees more en-tertainment at the Lakes Sports and Community Club

Maffra Motor MuseumHOLDEN Display -

JulyNovemberOpen Day - 8th July

Classic vehicles amp Clubs welcome

Open Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon 10am - 4pmamp all School Holidays

1a Sale RoadMaffra Vic 3860 - Ph (03) 5147 3223wwwgippslandvehiclecollectionorgau

Aus Caravan Repairs

Stop those Water Leaks

Mention this ad for a Free Roof Inspection

ldquoAuthorised Insurance RepairerrdquoBrakes amp Servicing

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Cars Trucks Boats Planes Household Upholstery

Over 30 Years Experience in Classic amp Vintage Cars

31 Alexander Ave(Po Box 237)

Moe Vic 38250418 512 716

Gippsland has six flotillas of Coast Guard vesselsLakes Entrance Mallacoota Port Albert Port Welshpool

Marlo and Paynesville

21wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

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Room 1 Cobb amp Co Building 199 Raymond St Sale

Metung Food amp Wine Festival

Kate Brilli

How often in our current times do we hear the words lsquofrom the heartrsquo or lsquofollow your heartrsquo How many of us have ever stopped to consider exactly what these words really mean

I have been focusing my at-tention on these sentiments and would like to look more closely at following my heart This is what I found To follow the heart is not necessarily going to rid you of the fear you are perceiving in the cur-rent moment it may even acceler-ate the feeling of fear

By standing on the edge of our comfort zones we have two choic-es to move forward and step into the perceived fear or step back and put lsquochangersquo out of our mind and continue in our current hold-ing pattern and hope the intensity passes only to find that the fear in-creases

Whenever we follow our hearts our hearts may lead us into unchartered territory or rough wa-ters this is part of the preparation for opening ourselves up to the new changes ahead When we fol-low our hearts we allow our souls path to guide us through life and all feelings of regret frustration and hopelessness leave us Accept-ance compassion and forgiveness become part of us and this energy expands so we have more of this in our lives

There is a fine line between fear and love The adrenalin that is pre-sent in both cases is the same and we must embrace this energy force and step into it completely com-mitted without doubt to receive the awesomeness of life To deny this force is to deny lsquolifeforcersquo This may leave you frustrated and stuck in old patterns finding new habits to distract you from your discomfort about being in your present state Resulting in stag-nant energy or lifeforce

To follow our hearts is to do so with faith to let go of conditions and expectations of how things ldquoshouldrdquo be and accept how things are It is to allow ourselves to be open to receiving our manifesta-tion in its pure form without ma-nipulation from our own restric-tive minds and negative thoughts Our thoughts dictate our reality FEAR is an acronym for ldquofalse evidence appearing realrdquo Hence we all have different fears based on our experiences in this world To assist your healing in any form you must embrace the FEAR with LOVE and follow your heart Ac-cept the journey no matter how treacherous it may seem from your current viewpoint and have faith that it will lead you to greener pastures Following your heart and following your passion will always lead to LOVE

I will leave you with this quote from Rumisrsquo book of poems this is a translation of the love poem Rumi tells us the supreme secret of the inner journey is the path of love

If we can possess our whole heart with contemplation of the beloved we will experience the wonders and beauty of the uni-verse

Kate our feature writer is a mental health worker and cur-rently studying her Bachelor of Writing

Messages from the HeartSpirit Mind amp Body

Food amp Wine on the GreenSunday June 10 Metung Village Green

Whether you come by car by boat by bicycle or simply walk come anyway you can to the inau-gural Metung Food and Wine Festival on Queens Birthday long weekend June 9 and 10

On Saturday June 9 the Festival kicks off with the monthly Metung Farmers Market on the Village Green in central Metung

Always a huge selection of locally produced or grown food wine honey and fresh produce Many of our local growers and manufacturers find their way to the Metung market every first Saturday of the month to mix and mingle with visitors the locals and other stall holders

On Sunday from 11am till 4pm the Village Green

will be transformed by a large Event Marquee hold-ing the best East Gippsland has to offer

Eight local wineries will be present allowing you to sample their produce or purchase for later con-sumption The best of East Gippslandrsquos eateries will also be there showcasing the remarkable talent our local producers have when it comes to creating food for your delight

Alongside the Festival will be an art and craft exhibition appropriately titled ldquoThe Colour of Me-tungrdquo open all day Saturday and Sunday

On Monday morning hundreds of Hot Rods will roll into town promising a fantastic display of classic motoring

22 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Markets in Gippsland

LATROBEREH Cork Club Craft Market2nd Saturday of the month(Sept to May)Kay Street Gardens TraralgonContact 0487 342 675

Latrobe Country MarketEvery Sunday 830am - 130 pmLatrobe Road MorwellContact 0407 532 957

Traralgon Farmers Market4th Sat of the month 8am-1pmKay Street GardensContact 5174 2279

Old Gippstown Market - Moe3rd Sat of the month 9am-2pmOld Gippstown Heritage ParkContact 5127 3082

BAW BAWDrouin Craft amp ProduceCivic Park Drouin3rd Sat of month 8am-1230pmContact 0428 252 440

Rokeby Community MarketMain Road Rokeby2nd Sat of month 8am-1pmSeptember to MayContact 56 26 8523

Longwarry Fire Brigade MarketBennett St Longwarry1st Sunday of Month 8am-1pmMarch to DecemberContact 0419 158 946

Yarragon Community Craft amp Produce Market4th Sat of the month 9am-2pmYarragon Public HallCampbell St YarragonContact 5634 2209

EAST GIPPSLANDFarmers MarketSecondary College OvalMcKean St Bairnsdale1st Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5156 9342

Surf Club MarketForeshore Rotundanear the FootbridgeLakes Entrance1st Sun of month 9am-3pmContact 5153 1916

Metung Farmers MarketVillage Green Metung2nd Sat of month 830am-1pmContact 0458 431 844

Paynesville Lions Club MarketGilsenan Reserve Prsquoville2nd Sun of month 8am-1pmContact 0400 327 526

Bairnsdale Uniting Church Car amp Boot MarketGreat Alpine Road Lucknow3rd Sat of month 830-1100am

Bruthen Village MarketBruthen Mechanics HallMain Street Bruthen4th Sat of month 9am-1pmContact 0428 501 634 or03 5156 4148

Lucknow MarketHowitt Park Lucknow4th Sun of month 830-1pmContact 5152 4662

Makers MarketEmporium of Handmade Waresfrom Maker to youBoucher Hall BairnsdaleSaturday June 2 - 9-2pmContact 0412 870 605 or 5152 5484

WELLINGTONHeyfield MarketJohn Greaves Memorial ParkTemple St Heyfield1st Sat of month from 8amContact 5148 0505

Wellington Farmers Market3rd Sat of month 8am-1pmCobb amp Co StablesRaymond Street Sale

Maffra Variety amp Farmers Market1st Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Cobb amp Co Stables Markets1st Sat - Variety Market 8am-1pm2nd Sun - Craft Market 9am-1pm3rd Sat - Farmers Market 8am-1pm4th Sun - Art amp Wine Market 1230-430Contact Mark 0408 057 772wwwcobbandcomarketcomau

Stratford Variety amp Farmers MarketApex Park Princes HighwayStratford4th Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Rosedale Community MarketPrince St Park Rosedale2nd Sun of month 7am-130pmContact 5199 2709

Sale Charity MarketThompson River Canal ReserveSale Gippsland3rd Sun of month 7am-1pmContact 5144 1258

Yarram Variety MarketGuideScout HallCnr Church Rd amp Sth Gipp Hwy1st Sun of month 8am-1pm

Additional markets in YarramPort Albert Regatta - April 8Rutters Park Yarram Tarra Festival - April 9 Monster MarketShowgrounds Buckley StPort Albert Hall Victoria St5th Sun in monthContact 5183 2649

SOUTH GIPPSLANDProm Farmers MarketFoster Showgrounds Foster3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5682 2654 or0427 809 509

Promontory Home Produce amp Craft MarketSundays - April 8 8am-2pmFoster Showgrounds FosterContact 5682 2654

Prom Country Farmers MarketMain St Foster

3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 680 8509

Tarwin Lower MarketTarwin Lower Memorial HallContact 5663 7345 or 5663 7505

Venus Bay Farmers MarketVenus Bay VillageJupiter Bvd Venus BayEvery Sunday in JanuaryContact 5664 0096

Mirboo Nth MarketBaromi Park Mirboo NthLast Sat of month 9am-2pmContact 5668 2465

Sth Gippsland Farmers MarketKoonwarra Memorial ParkKoonwarra1st Sat of month 830am startContact 0408 619 182

Kongwak MarketKorumburra-Wonthaggi Rd KongwakSundays 10-230pmContact 0417 142 478

Coal Creek Farmers MarketCoal Creek Community ParkKorumburra2nd Sat of month 8am-1pm

Toora MarketFormer Bonlac StoreJetty Road Toora2nd Sat of month 830am startContact 5686 2690

Loch Public Hall - Winter MarketLoch Public HallSmith Street Loch2nd Sun of month 9am-1pmMay to September onlyContact 5659 4305

Loch Village MarketRailway Siding Loch2nd Sun of month 830am startContact 5659 0212

Inverloch Farmers MarketThe Glade Inverloch3rd Sunday of month 8am-1pmContact 5664 0096

Chris amp KateFudge Coffee Relish

Spices and DukkahGluten Free Products

Tambo Gourmet Foods

P O Box 21 Swan Reach 3909Ph (03) 5156 4274

Email tambogourmetfoodsgmailcomwwwtambogourmetfoodscom

Locally grown produce is best for so many reasons Some choose to grown their own but what do you do with any excess If you canrsquot grow everything in your garden but still want locally grown even organic do you then resort to the supermarket

Herersquos an even better option Come down to the Cobb and Co Stables Market on a Friday and swap your produce with other growers You can offer fruits vegetables herbs preserves or any other home grownproduced items These can be swapped with other growers So if you have a bumper tomato crop but the zucchinis were a fail then bring your to-matoes and swap with the zucchini green thumb If you have no produce of your own then simply donate some funds which will then be passed on to a local charity

By being involved you will have a chance to network with other growers build community and reduce waste As an added bonus you will be able to increase the range of pro-duce in your kitchen that was grown locallyThis program commences on Friday 1st June 2012 at the Cobb and Co Stables Market complex between 12 and 1pm It is free to participate and if you have any enquiries please call Mark on 03 5143 0370

Bartering with your home grown produce

Huge indoorGarage Sale

Fourth Saturday of the monthindoor garage sale

Bring your garage sale to theCobb amp Co buildingin Raymond St Sale

$20 for 3 metre x 3 metre siteFill it to the brim with

your goods

23wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Cobb amp Co Stables26 MINI SHOPS

OPEN 7 DAYS - 9am - 5pm

A New Concept In Shopping All Under One Roof

199 Raymond St Sale and Rear Carpark Entrance in Desaily st Telephone 03 5143 0370 Mobile 0408 057 772

20 Indoor Party Plan Consultant

Huge 2 day party plan MarketExpo on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th

July 9am-4pm HUGE INDOOR GARAGE SALE-

Held Monthly next one Sat 236 4th Saturday of the

month indoors Cobb amp Co Stables Sale Idea is bring your garage sale to the

Cobb amp Co Building pay $2000 for your

3m by 3m site fill it to the brim with your

stuff 0408057772

Gippsland Market News

East Gippsland Eats was borne out of a lifelong passion for food shared by two sisters Lucy Carson and Jane McKay

Sixth generation Gippslanders they were born and raised in Mel-bourne but chose to return to their ancestral home to raise their fami-lies

Lucy is an Interior Designer who escaped the rat-race of Syd-ney to focus on Pilates and fitness instruction (she now runs Metung Fitness) while Jane has worked in marketing for many years coming from Melbourne a few years ago she currently works part time as well as freelance marketing

Lucyrsquos background in fitness lead to a natural interest in nu-trition and when she found that many of her clients neglected to eat breakfast Lucy came up with the healthiest solution she could find she started to give her clients her own ldquobrandrdquo of muesli a blend

that she had perfected over many years While at the same time Jane was asked to make biscuits for the guests at one of Metungrsquos premier resorts

While these two opportunities presented themselves separately with the serendipitous timing Lucy and Jane saw an opportunity to create a food business something they had both always dreamed of and East Gippsland Eats was born

Seeing the local Farmersrsquo mar-kets as a great place to start Lucy and Jane set to work in Janersquos commercial-grade kitchen in Bru-then Jane as chief cookie-creator and Lucy as master muesli-maker The sisters debuted their home made muesli and biscuits at the Metung Market in October and have become regulars at the mar-kets around the area

Next time yoursquore at a market in the East Gippsland area make sure you stop by

wwweastgippslandeatscomau

See us at the Metung Food

amp Wine Festival

Local muesli andcookie makers

Standing Sculpture Workshop

At ldquoCobb amp Co Stablesrdquo 199 Raymond Street Sale

Come along and make your own beautiful outdoor fabric sculpture with Rhonda Hunt from ldquoFaeries with Attituderdquo Rhonda is a Certified Instructor with Powertex as well as the Victorian Distributor and Instructor Trainer

Sculptures are made using Powertex a water-based non-toxic fabric hardener that has the AP ACMI award You are able to choose from a fisherman faerie culturally based figures or elegant lady A wide selection of colours and fabric are available for the sculpture as well as a choice of bases such as rocks treated pine or natural timber

The new African sculpted heads will also be available for use

Sunday 17th June 930am ndash 400pm All materials are supplied for the workshop just bring your creativity You will need to wear old clothing or bring a

protective apron and it is best not to wear jewellery Tea and coffee available BYO lunch or purchase at nearby venues Cost for the workshop is $160

Mask Sculptureworkshops for kidsWednesday June 27 - $35Wednesday July 4 - $45

Plenty is happening at the Cobb amp Co Markets in Ray-mond Street Sale

These workshops costing $35 for Junersquos Faeries and $45 for Ju-lyrsquos Masks are a perfect creative expression for your kids to enjoy

24 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gluten Free Health Products

Gluten Free Batterbrings joy back toFish amp Chip feasts

About 12 years ago Guy Plateau from Lakes Entrance was looking for a new product he could create His reasons being competition in the fast food industry was cut-throat and he was looking for something dif-ferent to focus his attention on

First Guy tried playing around with different combinations of flours when preparing his batter mixes in LrsquoOcean Fish amp Chips Lakes En-trance

Without any great successes he then happened to be discussing it with his doctor

His doctorrsquos suggestions led him to start experimenting with different versions of a gluten free mixture

At the time there was not much interest in gluten allergies or their re-actions with different people Gluten free dietry requirements were not as popular or well known

After a few samples had been cre-ated Guy sent them off for testing with the Coeliac Society

Upon receipt of Guyrsquos samples they taste tested them and were pleasantly surprised

Their first orders were for sending our samples to their clients number-

ing at the time only a few hundred Australia wide

Since then production has in-creased one hundred fold and Coe-liac sufferers Australia wide now purchase and insist on Guyrsquos original Health Wise Batter Mix

About one year ago Guy sold his business to Bill Boros

Bill has been eager to continue Guyrsquos commitment to providing a healthy alternative to traditional bat-ter mixes sold by take away food out-lets

Bill has not only continued the project but increased distribution throughout the country considerably

When you now order your fish and chips if you see the Health Wise logo make sure you request a ldquoglu-ten free batter pleaserdquo

Full details on Health Wise Batter Mix can be found at wwwcrispybat-tercomau

SomervillersquosWholesaler takeson Crispy Batter

Somervillersquos Wholesale Foods situated in Sale Victoria have been in the food business since 1943

Formerly known as the Hawthorn Dairy they used to bottle and deliver fresh milk using a horse and cart

In 2007 Somervillersquos moved to their present location in 12 Invictus Court Sale to expand both the business and the product range

Now they wholesale over 1500 different product lines

ranging from dry foods chilled frozen meat seafood milk juice packaging and ice products All products are available to food retailers

Owners Andrew and Karen Somerville are pleased to be associated with Crispy Batter supplying food outlets in Mel-bourne and Gippsland with a healthy alternative

Wheat FreeGluten FreeYeast Free

No Salt or SugarNo Dairy products or

Artificial Colors amp Flavors

Enquiries for Crispy Battersalessomervillesnetauwwwsomervillesnetau

Tel 03 5144 2585

Bill Boros - Manager Crispy BatterTel 0429 336 080

wwwcrispybattercomau

Page 5: Gippslander June 2012

5wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Great Victorian Bike Ride

Proudly supporting all participantsin the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride

Visitor Information CentreTelephone 1300 133 309 - 123 Princes Hwy Yarragon

Mon-Sat 630am-530pm Sunday 730am-6pm

Day 1 - 45kmLakes Entrance to

BruthenLakes Entrance is the start of

this years Great Victorian Bike Ride

After sampling the best views over the town lakes and Ninety Mile Beach the Ride will get un-derway and head towards Metung

Metung is an idyllic little sea-side village where yoursquoll enjoy a relaxed lunch overlooking the Gippsland Lakes

Off into the hills and magnifi-cent mountain views will greet you as you follow the Tambo Riv-er towards the old timber town of Bruthen

With the Victorian Alps shad-owing you Day 2 gives you some varied riding and terrain

Following the Great Alpine Road towards Bairnsdale yoursquoll enjoy the downhill run through farmland and sheep country

Passing through the outskirts of Bairnsdale will bring you through the fruit and vegetable growing district of Lindenow with itrsquos rich fertile soil and quiet tree lined roads

A gentle climb towards Stock-dale allows for a gradual descent into Briagolong for your overnight stop

This is the heart of Gipps-land Lush farming stunning views of the High Plains and the Strzelecki Ranges looming

Quiet country roads lead you to Lake Glenmaggie set amidst beautiful bushland the ideal set-ting for a break beside the water

The second half of the day is an easy downhill run towards Hey-field Another classic Gippsland town where lunch will be enjoyed

Rosedale is an easy ride from here and the next overnight stay

The Grand Ridge Road lays in wait today perhaps the big-gest challenge of the entire Ride

Wind your way up the Str-zeleckirsquos towards the beauty of Tarra Bulga National Park

On your way through Gorman-dale via bushland and pastoral areas the serious uphill climb be-gins

Powers Hill will test your stam-

ina prior to turning onto the Grand Ridge Road

Stunning views greet you on this climbing winding wonder-land of tall forests and deep gul-lies

After a short stretch of unsealed road Tarra Bulga approaches with tree ferns and rainforest on all sides The road winds through the giant gums with plenty of time to explore the National Park

A 33km downhill run then takes you to the next overnight stop Traralgon

Day 5 is a rest day in Traralgon

The Latrobe Valley is the power centre of Victoria

During the day you will take in views on both sides of the Valley

Slight inclines up to Glengarry Tyers and Yallourn North giving great views of the huge power sta-tions scattered throughout the La-trobe Valley

Willow Grove and Blue Lake are the stopping points for a re-laxing lunch and a rest from the climbing

Through Gippslandrsquos Gourmet region descend towards Yarragon a quaint village on the Princes Highway for the next stop

Another day of great views and heavily timbered forests

Back to the Grand Ridge Road as you head into the Mount Worth State Park after passing a few small towns along the way

Heading towards Mirboo North the trees open up to reveal stun-ning views in all directions Al-most giving you glimpses of the south coast of Victoria

With small dips and climbs along the way Mirboo North is a welcome stop for the night

This is the longest days Ride heading over a ridge to then de-scend towards the coast

The smell of salt water will be in your nostrils as you descend on the town of Inverloch

The views keep getting better as you travail the coast along the Bunurong Coastal Road

Winding along flat terrain

passing through Wonthaggi cruis-ing along the Bass Coast your stop for the night then comes into view San Remo

The grand finale Phillip Is-land (Great Vic Community Ride)

Time to tackle the Island Scoot over the bridge and take in the views

Phillip Island is a paradise of coastal resorts and pristine beach-es Plenty of shopping in Cowes koalas at the Koala Reserve and some gorgeous natural wetlands

Here you can pat yourself on the back for completing the 591 kilometre ride and making some great new friendships

With three ride options the 9 day 591km ride the 3 day RACV Great Vic Getaway ride and the 1 day RACV Great Vic Community Ride there is something suitable for everyone

Early bird prices expire on July 27 so wwwgreatviccomau

Day 2 - 93kmBruthen toBriagolong

Day 4 - 80kmRosedale to

Traralgon

Day 3 - 84kmBriagolong to

Rosedale

Day 6 - 82kmTraralgon to

Yarragon

Day 7 - 60kmYarragon to

Mirboo North

Day 8 - 108kmMirboo North to

San RemoDay 9 - 40km

San Remo toPhillip Island

6 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Great Victorian Bike Ride

If yoursquore participating in the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride yoursquore in for more than just a fitness run

Gippsland is so diverse itrsquos im-possible to put it into one basket and say ldquohere this is what Gipps-land is all aboutrdquo

From the beginning of the ride in Lakes Entrance you canbull Catch a wave on the Ninety

Mile Beachbull Go for a charter cruise on the

Gippsland Lakesbull Savour delicious seafood

in Lakes Entrance and San Remo

bull Down a boutique beer from the Bullant Brewery in Bru-then and the Grand Ridge Brewery in Mirboo North

bull Explore the history of Gipps-land on the walking trails

bull Have at least ldquoonerdquo coffee per day at a local cafe or bakery

bull Visit historic Walhalla on your rest day

bull Enjoy the Gippsland Gour-met Trail

bull Explore the Tarra Bulga Na-tional Park

bull Have a drink at some classic country pubs and meet the locals

bull Get a taste for Gippsland wine

bull Embrace the uphills with the rewards of the downhills with stunning views along the way

bull Have a massage or some fine chocolate from the Phillip Is-land Chocolate Factory

bull Ride the famed Grand Ridge Road

These along with many more activities and wonders will greet you along your journey through Gippsland

Visitor Information Centres along the way will have all manner of detailed support information to make your journey as pleasant and informative as possible

Latrobe City Council welcomes the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride 2012

TRARALGON27 - 29 November 2012

HAROLD PRESTON RESERVE

EntertainmentStreet Stalls Market Tours

amp More

PROPOSEDAC TIVITIES

INCLUDE

1300 367 700 eventslatrobevicgovau

EnquiriesLatrobe City Council Events Team

Make us your first stopVisit our friendly team to help make the most of your visitFree visitor guides amp maps Attraction tickets

Visitor Information CentresOpen daily 900am - 500pmPhillip Island 1300 366 422Newhaven 895 Phillip Island Road Cowes 91-97 Thompson Avenue Inverloch 1300 762 43316 ArsquoBeckett Street Wonthaggi 1300 854 3341 Bent Street (Cnr Bass Hwy)wwwvisitbasscoastcom wwwvisitphillipislandcom

Accommodation bookingsEvent information Things to see amp doLocal produce amp souvenirs

Catching waves deliciousseafood sampling winesand stunning scenery

A journey through Gippslandis like experiencing another world

7wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

2012 GSI East Gippsland Business Awards

KickbackCottages

Relax in Lakes Entrancein comfortable Cottages

Walking distance to shops cafes amp beaches1 2 amp 3 bedroom Cottages nestled in

treelined park BBQ amp Entertainment area

wwwkickbackcottagescomau

Call Alison on

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Prices startfrom

$100per night

per couple

2012 GSI East GippslandBusiness Awards

Application forms available nowwwweastgippslandbusinessawardscomau

East Gippsland businesses are encouraged to enter the 2012 GSI East Gippsland Business Awards which will be presented at a gala dinner on October 19

Entries open on June 1 and all local businesses are eligible to en-ter the awards which recognise businesses and business people in East Gippsland and their contribu-tion to the region

There is also a range of spon-sorship options for businesses that wish to support the event Spon-sors reap the benefits of having their business name and logo in-cluded on a range of high-profile marketing and promotional mate-rial

Held each year by the East Gippsland Business and Regional Tourism Association (EGBRTA) the GSI East Gippsland Business Awards cover all industries in East Gippsland

This year awards will be pre-sented in categories including retail manufacturing trades and construction professional servic-es tourism agribusiness health and community personal services hospitality and accommodation and a new category for Eco-Ad-venture

There are also two ldquoexception-

alrdquo awards The Young Achiev-errsquos Award and the Outstanding Achievement Award

ldquoThe 2012 GSI East Gippsland Business Awards offer a great opportunity for businesses to do some marketing and promote their achievementsrdquo says the Execu-tive Officer Patricia Fulcher ldquoIt also presents businesses with a chance to get some constructive feedbackrdquo

Ms Fulcher says the 2012

awards are shaping up to be an-other successful event with an in-fusion of new ideas this year

ldquoThe East Gippsland Business and Regional Tourism Associa-tion is encouraging all business in East Gippsland to apply We can provide assistance to any business that would like help with their ap-plicationrdquo

Application forms available atwwweastgippslandbusinessa-

wardscomau

EG Mayor Dick Ellis Chair EGRBTA Ian Harrison Tim Bull MP Glen San-ford CEO GSI and Patricia Fulcher Executive Office EGRBTA

BusinessAwards2012

EASTGIPPSLAND

2012 GSI East Gippsland

Business Awards

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Be recognised for your business success and contribution to the economy and lifestyle of East Gippsland

Entries open now

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Choir to farewell theCorque on itrsquos final voyage

After 20 years of plying the North Arm in Lakes Entrance filled to the gunwhales with hap-py customers The Corque is be-ing retired

Geoff Mahlook owner and op-erator of the Wyanga Park Winery has been operating the Corque since 1992 when it was purchased from Lakes Alexandrina in South Australia

ldquoShe was brought to Lakes En-trance on the back of a truck and has since carried more than 50000 passengers up the North Armrdquo said Mr Mahlook

ldquoWersquove had a great time being part of the charter boat scene here in Lakes Entrance but now itrsquos time to focus on our core business making and selling winerdquo he said

ldquoWersquoll leave the boating opera-tions to the charter professionals of which there are plenty in Lakes Entrancerdquo

The last voyage of the Corque will be on Sunday June 9 2012

The Corquersquos final voyage will be manned by the Nowa Nowa

Menrsquos Choir who will sing dirges and no doubt lift a glass or two to mourn the ending of an era

For those wishing to make a fi-nal booking on the Corque before

June 9 contact the Wyanga Park Winery on 03 5155 1508 or visit the Lakes Entrance website wwwlakesentrancecom where you can book online

8 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Briagalong Art amp Film Feature

BIG SCREEN COMING TO BRIAGOLONG

8 ndash 10 JUNE 2012

OPENING NIGHT IN BRIAGOLONGFRIDAY 8 JUNE 800PMTHE CUP (PG)A triumphant and courageous true story about champion jockey Damien Oliver from the director of Phar Lap and The Lighthorsemen

A light supper will follow the screening

Tickets $10$8 concession ticket sales from 715pm

FAMILY SCREENINGSATURDAY 9 JUNE 1100AMHAPPY FEET TWO (PG)Tickets $2

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 130PMTHE EYE OF THE STORM (MA15+)Tickets $10$8 concession

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 400PMANY QUESTIONS FOR BEN (M)Tickets $10$8 concession

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 700PMBRIAGOLONG FAST FILMMAKING CHALLENGE SCREENING amp AWARDS NIGHT (UC)PLUS ST KILDA SHORTS (UC)Tickets $10$8 concession includes entry to Red Dog at 900pm

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 900PMRED DOG (PG)A warmndashhearted story about a dog that becomes an outback legend Josh Lucas Rachael Taylor and Luke Ford star opposite Koko the red kelpie in this box offi ce smash

Tickets $10$8 concession

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 1030AMTHE ARTIST (PG)Winner of 5 Academy Awards

Tickets $10$8 concession

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 100PMSOUTH SOLITARY (M)Tickets $10$8 concession

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 345PMORANGES AND SUNSHINE (M)Tickets $10$8 concession

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 730PMTHE HUNTER (M)Tickets $10$8 concession

VENUE amp TICKETSBriagolong Mechanicsrsquo Institute Hall Avon Street Briagolong

Festival Pass $30 entry to all fi lms

Tickets available at the door

persons under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian

wwwnfsagovaubigscreen

THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR MEDIA PARTNER

Riverstone CafeFriendly Country Hospitality

Fresh Menu with Local ProduceGreat Coffee and Homemade Cakes and Slices

Relaxing Alfresco Outdoor AreaOpen 7 Days from Breakfast to 430pm

Open For Dinner by BookingFully Licensed

VISIT AURAZ NEXT DOORBeautiful Gifts Jewellery Insence Scarves Clothing

Local Art Handicrafts and much more

Forbes Street BriagolongPhone 03 5145 5566

Briagolong General Store amp Post Office

Fuel GroceriesIce Newsagency

Open 7 Days 8am - 7pm

6 Avon st BriagolongPhone 5145 5200

Ten years ago a group of artists in the township of Briagolong es-tablished ldquoThe Big Galleryrdquo (in a very little building) It is now the briagolongartgallery in very spacious accommodation

Celebrating this milestone is an exhibition of work past and pre-sent 20 painters printmakers and drawers extraordinaire will be exhibiting the best of their work done over the last decade

Diverse subject matter executed with talent and consummate skill has been an ongoing hallmark of this group

Many of the artists involved themselves in a recent renovation which converted what was the old Briagolong garage to a vibrant ex-hibition space still retaining the heritage value and appearance of the building

This is a great opportunity to visit an exciting and beautiful gal-lery space Certainly more spa-cious than the first gallery

The exhibition ldquoHappy Re-turnsrdquo will have an official open-ing on Sunday the 27th May at 200pm and will continue till 8th of July all welcome

Open Saturday and Sundays 11am to 400pm or by appoint-ment

The Gallery is situated at the corner of Forbes and Avon Sts Briagolong

Contact 03 51 455439 or email briagolongartgallerygmailcom

From LittleGalleries BigGalleries Grow

CommunityHouse for all

Briagolong Community House has provided learning course to the Briagolong Com-munity since its inception in 1992

Originally meetings and cours-es were held at the Mechanicsrsquo Institute and the local primary school

In 1999 after much assistance from the Maffra Shire Council a purpose built extension was added to the Mechanics Institute Hall where all courses and meetings now take place

Everything from computer courses for beginners and ad-vanced yoga practice and patch-work quilting are available

Courses run in the mornings afternoons and some evenings

The Community House has computers you can access for a small fee of $2 per hour Word pro-cessing spreadsheets and even the Internet is available

For more information go to wwwbriagolongcomau

Briagolong CommunityHouse Inc

RedgumReview

The Redgum Review is Bri-agolongrsquos own community news-letter published monthly

A group of dedicated volunteers put together the newsletter each month relying on contributions from the public and business own-ers alike

The newsletter can be down-loaded from their website on the 7th day of each month

If yoursquod like to contribute email in Word format to bchbr-igolongcomau

Briagolong Hotel

8 - 10 Forbes Street Briagolong VIC 3860Tel (03) 5145 5202

Fax (03) 5145 5202

The Briagolong Hotel provides a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where you can enjoy a great meal and

really cold beer

briagolongartgallerycnr avon amp forbes sts briagolong 3860

HAPPY RETURNSan exhibition celebrating the galleryrsquos 10th

anniversary by showcasing the work of past and present artists associated with the gallery

current may 26 - 8 july 2012gallery open 11 - 4 sat amp sun

t 03 5145 5454 or 03 5145 5439e briagolongartgallerygmailcom

w briagolongartgallerycom

9wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Briagalong Big Screen Film Festival

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 100PM South Solitary DirWrit Shirley Barrett 2010 110 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A young unmarried woman arrives on an isolated island with her uncle the new lighthouse keeper Starring Miranda Otto Barry Otto and Marton Csokas

Stunningly photographed South Solitary is a very special filmDavid Stratton at thE MoViES

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 345PMorangES and SunShinE Dir Jim Loach Writ Rona Munro 2010 104 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

This masterfully mounted slow-burn drama tells the true story of British social worker Margaret Humphreys (Emily Watson) who in the 1980s sought to locate the victims of a secret government policy that shipped poor children to the colonies with the promise of a better life Starring Hugo Weaving Emily Watson and David Wenham

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 730PMthE huntEr Dir Daniel Nettheim Writ Julia Leigh (novel) Alice Addison Wain Fimeri 2010 100 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

Based on the acclaimed novel by Julia Leigh The Hunter is a powerful psychological drama that tells the story of Martin (Willem Dafoe) a mercenary sent from Europe by a mysterious biotech company to the Tasmanian wilderness on a dramatic hunt for the last Tasmanian Tiger

The Hunter is a compelling and beautifully made filmDavid Stratton at thE MoViES

tiMEtaBlEdatE tiME FilM

FrEE SChool SCrEEningS

Fri 8 Jun 1000am Little Big Shots (UC)

Fri 8 Jun 1245pm Bran Nue Dae (PG)

gEnEral SCrEEningS

Fri 8 Jun 800pm OPENING NIGHT The Cup (PG)

Sat 9 Jun 1100am FAMILY SCREENING Happy Feet Two (PG)

Sat 9 Jun 130pm The Eye of the Storm (MA15+)

Sat 9 Jun 400pm Any Questions for Ben (M)

Sat 9 Jun 700pm Briagolong Fast Filmmaking Shorts Awards + St Kilda Shorts (UC)

Sat 9 Jun 900pm Red Dog (PG)

Sun 10 Jun 1030am The Artist (PG)

Sun 10 Jun 100pm South Solitary (M)

Sun 10 Jun 345pm Oranges and Sunshine (M)

Sun 10 Jun 730pm The Hunter (M)persons under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian

VEnuE amp tiCKEtS Briagolong Mechanicsrsquo institute hall (tickets at door) Avon Street Briagolong

Check program for ticket prices Festival Pass $30 ndash see all the films for one low price

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

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FILM FESTIVAL

BRIAGOLONG

JUNE 8ndash10

BIG SCREENBIG SCREEN

MEdIA PARTNER

welcome to Big Screen 2012

oPEning nightFRIDAY 8 JUNE 800PMthE CuP Dir Simon Wincer Writ Simon Wincer Eric OrsquoKeefe 2011 106 mins (PG)

Tickets $10 $8 concession Ticket sales from 715pm A light supper will follow the screening of The Cup

In 2002 Damien Oliver was the best jockey in the land the beloved son and grandson of noted jockeys before him When tragedy strikes his family just days before the Melbourne Cup will Damien decide to ride the spirited Media Puzzle A triumphant and courageous true story from the director of Phar Lap and The Lighthorsemen

A big-screen experience with lavish production design and geographical scopehellip This is polished mainstream filmmaking Scott Murray thE agE

FaMily SCrEEningSATURDAY 9 JUNE 1100AM haPPy FEEt two Dir George Miller Writ George Miller Gary Eck Warren Coleman Paul Livingston 2011 100 mins (PG)

Tickets $2

Itrsquos time to get happy In the footsteps of the Academy Award winning Happy Feet comes this comic musical adventure for all ages

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 130PMthE EyE oF thE StorM Dir Fred Schepisi Writ Patrick White (novel) Judy Morris 2011 114 mins (MA15+)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

Elizabeth (Charlotte Rampling) is a once great beauty who controls her staff and her adult children to the very end Judy Davis plays the daughter with a failed marriage into French nobility Geoffrey Rush plays the son a playboy actor with a knighthood Based on the novel by Nobel Prize winner Patrick White from director Fred Schepisi this is a sharp and ruthlessly comic exploration of family relationships

hellipthe array of talent in and around this film makes this a grand effortMargaret Pomeranz at thE MoViES

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 400PMany QuEStionS For BEnDir Rob Sitch Writ Santo Cilauro Tom Gleisner Rob Sitch 2011 114 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A romantic comedy about a perennial bachelor (Josh Lawson from Thank God Yoursquore Here The Librarians and Sea Patrol) who starts to question his lifestyle From the Aussie comedy outfit Working Dog creators of The Castle The Dish and The Panel

urbane and sophisticatedVicky Roach thE daily tElEgraPh

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 700PM Briagolong FaSt FilMMaKing ChallEngE SCrEEning + awardS night2012 (UC)

Tickets $10 $8 concession Ticket price includes entry to Red Dog at 900pm

Watch films made around Briagolong by Fast Film Challengers at the Fast Filmmaking Competition screening Support and see your friends family and town up on the Big Screen

PluS St Kilda ShortS2010 45 mins (UC)A sampling of short films from some of Australiarsquos most exciting new talent direct from the St Kilda Film Festival

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 900PM rEd dog Dir Kriv Stenders Writ Louis de Berniegraveres (novel) Daniel Taplitz 2011 92 mins (PG)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A warm-hearted story about a dog that becomes an outback legend Luke Ford Josh Lucas Rachael Taylor and Noah Taylor star opposite Koko the red kelpie In the tradition of Lassie this comedy adapted from the Louis de Berniegraveres best-selling novel is based on a true story

This superb all-ages picture gets everything rightLeigh Paatsch hErald Sun

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 1030AMthE artiSt DirWrit Michael Hazanavicius 2011 100 mins (PG)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A loving recreation of Hollywood in the 1920s on the verge of the introduction of sound As silent movie star George Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion he sparks with Peppy Miller a young dancer set for a big break Starring Jean Dujardain Beacutereacutenice Bejo John Goodman James Cromwell

This is not a work of film history but rather a generous touching and slightly daffy expression of unbridled movie love AO Scott nEw yorK tiMES

winner 3 AACTA awards

winner AACTA award

winner 5 Academy

Award

winner 3 GoldenGlobes

winner 7 BAFTAS

The Big Screen Film Festival will return to Briagolong for the eighth big year with a weekend full of screenings

Opening Night on Friday June 8 fea-tures the triumphant and courageous Aus-tralian horse racing story The Cup

At the heart of this true story is Damien Oliver a young jockey who loses his only brother in a tragic racing accident just days before the 2002 Melbourne Cup

Opening Night tickets include a light supper at the Mechanicsrsquo Institute Hall af-ter the screening hosted by the Mechanicsrsquo Institute Hall Committee

On the evening of Saturday June 9 enjoy the second Briagolong Fast Film Making Challenge Screening and Awards Night Watch films made around Briagolong by Fast Film Challengers Support and see your friends family and town up on the Big Screen PLUS a special sneak preview of the St Kilda Short Film Festival touring program ndash straight from St Kilda

ldquoThe Big Screen Film Festival gives Gippsland audiences the opportunity to enjoy an array of award-winning and ac-claimed filmsrdquo said Festival Co-ordinator Gordana Bacic ldquoWe are especially de-lighted to be returning to Briagolong for the eighth time Itrsquos a fantastic weekend of filmsrdquo said Gordana

Big Screen Film Festival is an initiative of the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) and brings new and archival films to audiences across regional and rural Australia

Other Briagolong Big Screen film festi-val highlights include feature films Happy Feet Two The Artist The Eye of the Storm and The Hunter

For screening and ticket details check the printed program in town or go to wwwnfsagovaubigscreen

Big Screen FilmFestival 8 years on

10 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gippslander Newspaper

Gippslandrsquos Newspaper

This month wersquove decided to display both our website and Face-book page to demonstrate what other businesses can do as well as showcase what wersquore up to

Between Mark Watson and Shane Kidd a new newspaper has been born for Gippsland

Now in itrsquos third edition print-ed monthly it reaches out to an es-timated 60000 readership across Gippsland

In tandem with the printed newspaper is the online version here at wwwgippslandercomau

A few features of the website is the ability to use the RSS news subscription service By signing up to an RSS feed you can receive in your email inbox every article that is uploaded to the website

A full dis-

tribution map can be found show-ing all 450 outlets where the Gipp-slander is circulated each month

Please support your local dis-tributors as without them this wouldnrsquot be possible

A full Market listing is also available updated regularly to en-able you to find which market is on where across Gippsland

Signup to our monthly News-letter via the website send us a Letter to the Editor check our Advertising Rates or simply ac-cess the site to have a good read of local Gippsland stories about Gippslanders

Facebook - is itreally necessary

Many business owners when faced with the prospect of having to setup a website for their business can feel overwhelmed and totally not up to the task

Then if having one website wasnrsquot enough now yoursquore told you need a Facebook page as well

Do not despair itrsquos not any-where near as difficult to setup a Facebook page as it is to setup and maintain your business website

There are no hosting fees no domain name registration and generally no technical upgrades or maintenance

Yoursquove just got to figure out how to use Facebook then be prepared to re-learn it every six months when they change or up-date their interface

Setting up is as simple as sign-ing yourself up for a Facebook ac-count This account will be in your personal name and will only be your personal Facebook page

Next you create a new ldquoBusi-ness Pagerdquo This page works ex-actly the same as your personal page with a few hidden extras

People cannot be ldquofriendsrdquo with your business page They can only

Like your business page As well your business page can only Like other business pages it cannot be-come friends with anyone

Thus the aim of the game is to get as many people to Like your page as possible The more Likes you have the more exposure your business postings will receive

When you post a comment special or photo on your business page it then feeds out to the News Feed on all your Likers pages

They can then Like your in-dividual posts or they can Share your posts meaning they re-post your article on their Wall which then appears on their friends News Feeds

Your news or specials can very quickly spread out to a huge net-work of friends and their friends In my opinion itrsquos the cheapest and easiest way of spreading your good news Our Facebook page is to be found at wwwfacebookcomgippslander

450 Outlets across Gippsland

11wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Home Farm Business

The dyingart of thetechnophobe

It used to be fun being a technophobe Complaining about pro-graming video recorders wondering why disks didnrsquot already come formatted referring to the internet as the lsquoworld wide webrsquo won-dering why everyone knew how to download movies except you and having to learn new verbs almost daily - blog Google Skype poke tweet spam like surf youtube phish hack upload download VOIP browse bookmark etc

These days however even committed technophobes are fast running out of excuses Itrsquos get-ting harder to get traction with grievances when computers are up and running as soon as you switch them on when a novice can cre-ate movies and slideshows in min-utes when all your gadgets sync automatically and when you can accrue 400 friends without ever talking to them

Back when a search engine was a friendly librarian Apple realised that technology and gadgets could be both beautiful and user friendly

Apple didnrsquot invent the computer MP3 players mobile phones or e-readers They effectively just sim-plified the steps involved in using them and turned the hardware into works of art

It has never been easier to com-municate and learn to do things faster and smarter In the process technology can even positively impact the environment through innovation and lateral thinking

Sadly for technophobes they will need a new focus Theyrsquore not the sought after specialists they once were Politics perhaps

Remember setting up the VCR

wwwgippslandercomauwwwfacebookcomgippslander

Forestry woodchippingand protecting our Koalas

Eden woodchip in the redEden export woodchip mill has just recorded its first

ever loss in 40 years of woodchipping East Gippsland forests Losses disclosed to ASIC total $126430

Mystery surrounds the accumulated losses at the mill considering the majority of their products (trees) are currently subsidised by the Baillieu Government

Baillieu Govt slashes environment budgetThe latest budget has axed $130 million from the Vic

Govtrsquos environmental departments This includes post-bushfire work and climate change programs

Logging subsidies however enjoy a continued hand-out of over $50 million

How much can a koala bearVictoriarsquos koalas have been excluded from being list-

ed by the Federal Government as a vulnerable speciesQueensland NSW and ACT koalarsquos can rest easy fol-

lowing the rulings Their habitat cannot be razed to the ground without extensive government interference

Koalas in the Strzelecki forests however were not af-forded that protection Most of their habitat is on private land available for clear felling to feed the Maryvale pa-per mill

12 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gippsland Real Estate

A 4

B 2

C 2

Price $$549500Internet 3254245Contact Chris Morrison 0419 381 832

Sale 178 Macalister StreetLUXURY PRESTIGIOUS LOCATIONbullCharming spacious amp open informal living bullSeparate dining or sitting room bullLarge bedrooms bullBeautifully appointed bathroom bull2nd shower bullBeautifully manicured gardens bullSalersquos most sought after address

Sale 34 Dryden PlaceCOMFORTABLE AFFORDABLE AS NEWbullFantastic open plan kitchenmealsfamily bullSupersized bedrooms bullSpacious lounge bullNortherly aspect to living areas bullDucted central heating + split system ac bullSun drenched al-fresco bullGreat value for money

Price $329500Internet 3971845Contact Chris Morrison 0419 381 832

4 A 2 B 2 C

A 3

B 2

C 2

Price $329500Internet 3799659Contact Stephen Chalmer 0419 381 831

Sale 1135 Market StreetBRILLIANT AS NEW TOWNHOUSEbullSpacious open plan living bullExcellent kitchen amp bathrooms bullSunny northerly aspect bullDucted central heating bullSplit system air conditioner bullDbl garage with secure access bullOwn title - no body corporate

Sale Unit 1102 Stawell StreetNeat affordablelocatioNbullClose to CBD bullLovely private garden bullLight and airy bullWell equipped kitchen and bathroom bullCosy lounge bullLock up garage bullSuit investorowner occupier

Price $229500Internet 3997505Contact Stephen Chalmer 0419 381 831

3 A 1 B 1 C

237-239 Raymond Street SaleTelephone 03 5144 4333 wwwchalmercomaustephencchalmercomau

Opening Hours Sale Monday - Friday 9am - 530pm Saturday - 9am - 3pm Sunday - 11am - 2pmOpening Hours Morwell Monday - Friday 9am - 530 pm Sat 9am -1pm

381 - 385 Corner of Raymond amp Macarthur Streets Sale 3850 Phone 03 5144 7715 Mobile 0433 666 014

NOW OPEN IN MORWELL amp SALE

244 Commercial Rd Morwell Ph 03 5133 0883

wwwmattressbedssalecomau

13wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Gippsland Real Estate

20 Myer Street Lakes Entrance Ph (03) 5155 3555 Gary Henry 0418 516 164 wwwgaryhenryrealestatecomau Brendan King 0407 302 273

QUALITY IN ABUNDANCE $470000 Set on a spacious 1500m2 lot in pleasant surrounds this refreshingly different home has a style of its own with the vendors doing the extra to ensure a high end finished product With focus on the kitchen living area main bedroom and ensuite there is also a lovely entry stairway and balustrade as well as a beautiful sitting room where you can escape with a book and a wine A mere 25 years old and still very much a new home

QUIET COURT BY THE BEACH $462000 Living by the beach allows you to enjoy the ocean and lake at your doorstep Situated on over 900m2 at the head of the court the home comprises separate lounge kitchen dining sunroom three bedrooms and two bathrooms The outdoor entertaining area is decked and paved and enclosed with bistro blinds for all year round use There is a spa and fire place landscaped gardens large garage with ensuite and double carport high enough for a large van

A CLEAR CUT WINNER $338000 No need for a photo finish here this home romps it in Every conceivable box has been ticked With some homes you just know and when the price is more than right the only thing left to do is say yes The pictures tell no lies - this wonderful three bedroom two bathroom home will please you no end - inside and out front to back Some people put in years to get a home and surrounds looking like this but you can have it in 60 days - more or less

BRIGHT amp LIGHT $220000 Lake Tyers Beach within a stroll to shop and Tavern Great investment property or holiday home comprising three bedrooms and open plan living sunny verandah and lock-up garage Low maintenance and ready for you to put your personal touches to

GET OUT - OF TOWN $330000 Yoursquoll never appreciate living country until yoursquove give it a go so consider this very homely property only 15 minutes from town This is proof that it doesnrsquot cost the earth to own a good home and a few acres (7 in fact) where you could run a horse if you want Comprises three bedrooms a neat little kitchen and dining area plus a cosy lounge and huge covered deck make it all worthwhile And with an awesome shed and more tank water than yoursquoll ever need why are you waiting

LAKES VIEW ESTATE SELECTED LOTS NOW $110000 EACH

If yoursquore looking for town lake and ocean views with 9 holes of golf at your doorstep then Lakes View Estate is the place to be Situated just four minutes from the town centre Lakes View Estate offers 43 magnificent allotments with all services and a variety of blocks allowing for plenty of room with sizes ranging from 686msup2 to 1563msup2

29 SOLD

14 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

$22990 driveaway

Corolla Ascent Sport5 Door Hatch18 ltr Petrol Auto$130 Capped Price ServicingRego YQA071

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Come in and see us for great driveaway deals todayTurnbull Toyota Demo Sale

15wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Floating DragonCantonese style cuisine overlooking the majestic Western Boat Harbour Lakes Entrance

An abundance of local seafood produce and wine

Dinner - Tuesday to Sunday from 600pm Yum-Cha served Sundays from Noon till 200pm

Fully Licensed(no BYO)

For Reservations

Ph 03 5155 1400

wwwfloatingdragoncomau160 Esplanade Western Boat

Harbour Lakes Entrance

Gippsland Good Food

A homemade dumpling that will surly impress your friends and family

What you need

bull 1 Packet of Wonton wrap-pers (available from most supermarkets)

bull 150g fatty pork mince

bull 150g chicken mince

bull 2 Tablespoons good qual-ity Soya Sauce

bull 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce

bull 1 Teaspoon fine white pepper

bull frac14 Cup of finely chopped spring onion

bull 1 Dessert spoon of salt

bull 1 Tablespoon of corn flour

bull 1 Teaspoon Sesame oil

Combine all the above ingredi-ents together in a bowl mix and let stand for 30minutes

Place a small amount of meat filling in the center of the Wonton wrapper and fold so the edges join Pinch the edges together to form a pleat Repeat this process for the remaining dumplings Steam the dumplings for 12-15 minutes de-

pending on their thickness Serve with soya sauce and chopped Spring onion

Recipe kindly supplied by the Floating Dragon Restaurant Lakes Entrance

Phone 03 5155 1400

Prawn and Garlic Chive Dumplings fromthe Floating Dragon Restaurant

Make your own Dumplings

Tambo Gourmet Foodsrsquo rel-ish and jams are handmade in small batches using fruit and vegetables sourced locally from growers using organic principles where possible

Situated on the edge of the Coulqhoun Forest East Gipps-land Tambo Gourmet Foods pro-duce all their products in a purpose built kitchen

Their range of pre mixed gour-met spices allows the customer to conveniently add taste and vari-ety to their cooking Their range is growing weekly

The selection of over 20 fla-vours of traditionally made Glu-ten Free fudge with itrsquos smooth creamy non grainy texture will really excite your taste buds

Dukkah is the latest addition There are 6 different varieties to choose from and the biggest prob-lem customers have is ldquowhich one will I buythey are all so goodrdquo The only additive is sea salt

Look for their stall at local mar-kets in East Gippsland and south-ern NSW or visit them online at wwwtambogourmetfoodscom for more information

Gourmet foodsfrom Tambo

To get started you will need 2kg organic rye flour you can use wholemeal but it must con-tain no leavening agents a large wide-mouthed bowl left un-sealed and a spoon

Mix one cup plain flour with slightly less than one cup warm water in the jar stirring vigorously at least twice a day for 2-3 days Store the jar in warm 30C location and check for bubbles which will appear as it begins to ferment

At this time remove 90 of the mixture then feed the culture with another cup of plain flour and slightly less warm water stirring well You may need to repeat this process of feeding the culture at 12-hour intervals for a few more days until you have a culture powerful enough to leaven your loaves The confirmation of this is a layer of foam 3-4cm thick

You now have an activating culture ready to move to the first proofing stage or you may wish to refrigerate the culture (never freeze it) for a more convenient time

The culture will happily live in the fridge for many months if it is adequately looked after

For the first proof remove the bubbling culture from its jar and scoop into a large mixing bowl large enough for the dough to at least double its size

Then add 2 cups warm wa-ter and 3 cups plain flour slowly adding the flour and stirring well (donrsquot be too concerned with lumps as the wild yeasts will eat these up)

Cover the bowl with a dry cloth or cling wrap and place in a warm location 32C for up to 12 hours

This is the time when the lacto-ba-cilli necessary for the special sour dough taste develop and the car-bon dioxide that leavens the loaf is produced You can experiment with the amount of time taken in first proofing and the related fla-vour of the bread

After the first proof is com-pleted remember to remove one cup of the culture and refrigerate it so you will always have an ac-tivating culture on hand Now you are ready to add whatever flours seeds nuts fruit vegies fats oils herbs and spices you wish to in-clude in your bread A good tip is to warm any liquids you will be using in your recipe as it helps leaven the resulting dough

Hope Farm breads and produce can be found at most East Gipps-land Farmers Markets

Their website is wwwhopefarmcomau

How to makeyour ownSour Dough

Recipe supplied byHope Farm

wwwhopefarmcomau

Ph 0404 013 209ploughmanspantrybigpondcomau

Sale VIC 3850

Traditional gourmet preserves and condiments Ploughmans Pantry range of products are

available through local markets and by mail order Send us a

message on facebook email us at ploughmanspantrybigpondcom

or phone us on 0404013209 to place an order

Ploughmans Pantry

wwwfacebookcomploughmanspantry

If black pepper be the king of spices then surely chilli must be the queen Its ability to offer a pure heat and a mild sweet-ness has seen its integration into many of todayrsquos popular dishes

Chillies and the focus on the different variety types with their differing flavours and heat lev-els is being tipped by many food writers as one of the hottest food trends for 2013

The heat is created by a chemi-cal called capsaicin which does not dissolve in water which is why drinking water does not bring any relief The best relief comes from yoghurt milk or better still alcohol such as wine or beer

The amount of capsaicin in the chilli can be tested and is de-scribed as Scoville Heat Units or SHUs Jalapeno Tabasco sauce and chipotles are at the lower end of the scale at 3500 SHUs with a variety of chilli at every SHU all the way up to the worldrsquos hottest chilli the Bhut Jolokia at almost 1 and a half million

A serious chilli indeed particu-larly when you consider police capsicum spray is rated at 2 mil-lion SHUs with pure capsaicin at an SHU of 16 million

Hot ampSpicey

16 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Opening Hours Sale Monday - Friday 9am - 530pm Saturday - 9am - 3pm Sunday - 11am - 2pmOpening Hours Morwell Monday - Friday 9am - 530 pm Sat 9am -1pm

381 - 385 Corner of Raymond amp Macarthur Streets Sale 3850 Phone 03 5144 7715 Mobile 0433 666 014

NOW OPEN IN MORWELL amp SALE

244 Commercial Rd Morwell Ph 03 5133 0883

wwwmattressbedssalecomau

Morwell

Victoriarsquospremiereroses

Winter isnrsquot really the time to be talking about roses or rose gardens

But if yoursquore a rose enthusiast now is the time you start thinking about the pruning thinning and re-planting new or existing varieties in your garden

The Morwell Centenary Rose Garden is situated at the entrance to the town of Morwell in the Latrobe Valley

Four acres of gardens with 116 beds of which there are 3000 differ-ent rose varities Both hybrids and traditional favourites

The ldquoFriends of the Gardenrdquo and the Morwell Centenary Rose Gar-den Advisory Committee are the keepers and guardians of Victoriarsquos largest rose garden

A pruning weekend is planned for Saturday June 30 and Sunday July 12012

Demonstrations will be held at 10am and 2pm on each day Pam-phlets will be available on the ex-pertise of pruning Tea and coffee will be available Call the secretary on 03 5134 1039 for details

So winter isnrsquot such a bad time to be talking roses Get out the clip-pers and start sharing those cuttings around

wwwmorwellrosegardencomau

UniversitygamesJuly 2

The 2012 Southern University Games will take place in Latrobe City from July 2-6 2012

Planning has now been un-derway for several months with 1800 participants expected for this years games

The University Games came about through the need for sport and recreational programs to be included on university campuses around Australia

Studies have been performed showing that the inclusion of sport participation as part of the univer-sity curriculum has many advan-tages for both students and teach-ers alike There is a very close link between physical fitness and aca-demic performance

A full social program has been arranged for all participants of this years games including the Open-ing Ceremony planned for Mon-

day July 2 along with evening events throughout the week

There will be a Mexican Fiesta Retro Sports evening and to finish it off a Pirate Parrrrty on Thurs-day

The closing ceremony will be held on Friday July 6 the final day of competitions

More information can be ob-tained by visiting their website at wwwunisportcomau

The Southern University Games administrative centre has all information relating to volun-teers participants UTMs and oth-ers

It is situated at the GippsTAFE Academy Princes Highway Traralgon open everyday from 8am till 5pm

17wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Home amp Garden

The width and breadth of Gippslandrsquos creative juices never cease to amaze me Here based in the forested Strezlecki Ranges in Gippsland Tony Smith Fine Furniture specialises in original contemporary furni-ture

Tony is drawn to the earthiness and inherent beauty of timber en-joying the process of turning raw timber into a handcrafted piece Combining timber with other ele-ments adds a special interest and focus on different aspects of the finished item

Clients are intimately involved in the entire process

As a designer and maker of unique pieces Tonyrsquos work has both a local and international cli-entele He regularly showcases items in local art shows and exhi-bitions Locally made and hand-crafted his pieces are supplied to Gippsland retail galleries

Private clients can contact Tony to have their individual creation designed and crafted to their per-sonal specifications Clients are intimately involved in the entire process from the initial conceptu-al idea through to detailed design and timber selection

Using sound design principals all pieces are crafted with fas-tidious attention to detail Whilst Tonyrsquos pieces are innovative the emphasis is on functionality and durability A combination of tra-

ditional (eg hand-cut dovetails) and modern joinery techniques are used where appropriate to empha-sis the natural beauty of the timber and ensure its structural integrity

Preferring Gippsland timbers all timber used in Tonyrsquos pieces is hand selected to meet design specifications and to accentuate the natural beauty of the finished item Many pieces utilise curves and shaping and in some cases natural edged timber to soften the overall appearance

Some items incorporate multi-ple timbers and additional materi-als (ie stainless steel) contrasting the warmth of timber with the cool of other elements Every effort is made to utilise all materials in an environmentally sustainable man-ner A variety of finishes (Danish oil polyurethane etc) can be ap-plied to meet individual client needs

For more information or con-tact Tony visit his website at www tonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Have you joined the retail revolution

Retail is not dead it is merely evolving As technology im-proves the greatest competition for many retailers is no longer coming from down the street but rather from overseas

The risk is that retailers try to compete on price alone Shipping scale labour and lack of GST will ensure that overseas online offer-ings always remain cheaper

Those retailers that are making their way side-by-side their online counterparts are those retailers that have embraced the new tech-nology that enables them to of-fer unparalleled service and after sales support

That said technology can also create opportunity Customer loyalty is not built on price alone Bricks and mortar retailers can provide something that online re-tailers never will the experience

Consider Apple It does not dis-count nor compete in price wars with other leading brands and yet its sales grow exponentially Why do you think that is

Apart from an exceptional product suite Apple has created an unparalleled user experience Everything from the product func-tionality to the design of the box that the hardware comes in and to the Apple stores themselves

The stores are clean simple and pragmatic Staff are plentiful and

there are no queues Every staff member can take payments and email receipts via their iPhone Itrsquos all about the experience

Compare that sort of experience with an online shopping escapade Therersquos no atmosphere no touch-ing or feeling and no personal in-teraction between human beings

To harness the best of both worlds retailers need to keep the personal efficient real experience that shoppers so desire as well as incorporate technology to ensure a smooth hassle free experience for their customers

The guys at Wealie have created the Wealie Universal Loyalty Card App along similar principles to help businesses engage their cus-tomers and to add value in ways that are placed above discounts

Technology can complement and enhance the user experience of any retailer If yoursquore afraid of new technology ask the kids

Checkout the free App on their website wwwwealiecomau

Sustainable furniture

Visit Tony Smithrsquos website at wwwtonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Shoppers preferexperience over price

18 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

bullExplore 60 heritage buildings that tell the history of South Gippsland bullRide the train bull Discover the old fashioned General Store bullHave a game of chess bull View the Community Art Gallery bull Picnic by the lake bull Shop at the Farmers Market bull Checkout the Sustainability Centre bull Take a Ghost Tour bull Lunch at the Pig lsquon Whistle bull Enjoy our regular family fun events

Itrsquos a big day out

South Gippsland Highway Korumburra 3950

Telephone (03) 5655 1811 wwwcoalcreekvillagecomau

Teddy Bears Picnic 10 June Pirates Day 23 September Literary Festival 13 October Halloween 27 October

Ghost Tours 1 Saturday of the month

Farmers Market 2 Saturday

of the month

Open Thursday to Monday 10am ndash 430pm 7 days over Victorian School Holidays

Your School can visit Coal Creek

Check out our Education program

Have your Wedding or Special Occasion at the Pig amp Whistle cafeacute

Coal Creek Events

19wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Loch Food amp Wine Festival

Carringtons of Loch Village

Open 7 days Ph 5659 4215 wwwcarringtonscomau

LampsClocksKitchenalia2nd hand furniture

Proud supporter of Loch Village Food amp Wine Festival

Loch Food amp Wine FestivalQueens Birthday Long Weekend June 2 - June 11

For the 5th year in a row the Historic Loch Village is putting on their Food amp Wine Festival

With activities planned from Saturday June 2 through to Mon-day June 11 it promises to be the biggest and best yet

The Festival kicks off with a Festival Opening Railway Dinner on Saturday June 2 at 630pm

The train departs Loch Station with the Queenrsquos Jubilee as the theme Bookings are essential for this train trip of a lifetime so book early on 03 5659 4215

Sunday Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee Thanksgiving Service at 930am then a Jubilee Lunch and the launch of Loch Village Street by Street at midday

Monday Lighting of the Dia-mond Jubilee Beacon and a family BBQ at the Loch Primary School

Tuesday through to Friday A Taste of Gippsland at different Vil-lage Eateries around Loch

Saturday June 9 The Wine-makerrsquos Dinner at the Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar Bookings es-sential on 03 5659 4488

Sunday June 10 The Main Event - Street Festival featuring over 50 food and wine producers from the region

Entry to the Festival is $15 which includes all your food and wine tasting an information pack and souvenir tasting glass

Childrenrsquos activities will in-clude Barn Buddies and cake decorating The South Gippsland Wind Orchestra will be playing along with the Wonthaggi Citizens Band and Green Velvet

Ample parking is available with the main event being held near the Loch Memorial Recrea-tion Reserve

For up to date information on all their events and festival details visit their website at wwwlochvil-lagefoodandwinefestivalcomau or visit their Facebook page for program details

Donrsquot forget their markets on Sunday

Bed amp Breakfast Accommodation

Bottle Shop Fine Dining Featuring Local Produce and Gluten Free Dinner Parties a Speciality

2 Smith Street LochPhone 5659 4446

Cosy Kitchen Loch

Tracey amp Kayla Pepperell27 Victoria Street

Loch Vic 3945

Ph 5659 4455

Fresh Country BreakfastsDelicious LunchesDevonshire TeasCoffee amp CakeGluten Free Products

F u l l y L i c e n s e d

Open 7 DaysSeasonally Influenced Menu

Spacious Indoor amp Outdoor DiningGreat Family Atmosphere

Ideal For Meetings or CelebrationsCatering amp Special Occasion

-Cakes To OrderHuge Range of Local Produce

-Gift Hampers AvailableFair Trade amp Unique Teas Coffee amp Hot Chocolate

10 Smith Street Loch Village 3945Ph 5659 4466

20 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Travelling Gippsland

Just what do you do with your old faded tattered car seats Do you rip them out and replace them cover them with fake car seat covers or would a complete re-cover be the answer

That all depends on what yoursquore dealing with I wouldnrsquot think recov-ering the seats in a 1979 Mazda 323 would be a project worthy of the time effort and dollars

If however that car was a 1962 EJ Holden then itrsquos a different story Around Gippsland we have many well trained and experienced mo-

tor trimmers that would satisfactorily complete your project with all the love and care as if you were doing it yourself

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery has been successfully operating in Moe since 1991 operating part time from 1999 until Oct 2011 when Rob returned to full time trading

With 32 yearsrsquo experience Rob can handle everything from minor re-pairs to full custom re-trims Rob has experience on vintage classic and modern vehicles and has also worked on trucks buses caravans and even planes

He is well respected for his work on boats doing canopies and inte-rior work and householdoffice upholstery Rob prides himself on quality workmanship and materials Enquiries can be directed to Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery 0418 512 716

With boating and fishing being such a large part of life in Gippsland the Gippsland Squadron of the Australian Vol-unteer Coast Guard keep both tourists and locals safe on the water 24 hours a day seven days a week

The Gippsland Squadron con-sists of six flotillas located at Mal-lacoota Lakes Entrance Port Al-bert Port Welshpool Marlo and Paynesville

Manned by a group of passion-ate volunteers each flotilla deals with a unique range of assists be it a vessel that has run aground in the Gippsland Lakes or a vessel that is experiencing mechanical problems and is being battered and bruised by violent weather offshore

With regular training and state-of-the-art equipment the volun-teer members and their respective flotillas are always up to the task

With the ever-growing numbers of tourists coming to enjoy Gipp-sland the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard has recognized the need to grow their numbers in the region which has resulted in a re-cruitment drive for new members

Volunteering has a meaningful positive impact on your commu-nity so why not consider joining

The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard values the uniqueness and diversity of every individual and welcomes any inquiries you may have It guards the coast in the most effective way by education example examination and finally by search and rescue

If you want more information or want to become a part of Coast Guard contact sadcogippcoast-guardcomau for more informa-tion

You can keep up to date with the latest Coast Guard Victoria news by Liking us on Facebook or follow us on twitter by search-ing for CGMelb

For help from Coast Guard on the water you can call 03 9598 7003 ndash in an emergency call 000 and ask for the Water Police

Get active amp save lives

Master Upholstererscreate new from old

Country CruiseHot Rod Weekend

Queens Birthday WeekendLakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance will be thumping with the sounds of Hot Rods over the Queenrsquos Birthday Long Weekend June 7 8 amp 9

The Thunderbirds Rod and Custom Club are holding their regular Country Cruise Hot Rod Weekend and itrsquos promising to be the best yet

Hundreds of hot rods are expected in Lakes Entrance on Saturday for the Hot Rods Alrsquofresco to be held in Myer Street All cars will be on display as judges hand out awards and you get to chat with the owners

There will be plenty of kids activities music and cars cars cars Sat-urday night sees the Pie Night at the Lakes Entrance Golf Club with tickets only $10 per head

On Sunday the hot rods cruise to Paynesville making it possibly the largest highway hot rod cruise in Australia Sunday night sees more en-tertainment at the Lakes Sports and Community Club

Maffra Motor MuseumHOLDEN Display -

JulyNovemberOpen Day - 8th July

Classic vehicles amp Clubs welcome

Open Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon 10am - 4pmamp all School Holidays

1a Sale RoadMaffra Vic 3860 - Ph (03) 5147 3223wwwgippslandvehiclecollectionorgau

Aus Caravan Repairs

Stop those Water Leaks

Mention this ad for a Free Roof Inspection

ldquoAuthorised Insurance RepairerrdquoBrakes amp Servicing

82 PRINCE STREET ROSEDALEPhone Rod 5199 2798 FAX 5199 2886 MOB 0457 604 930

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming amp Upholstery

Cars Trucks Boats Planes Household Upholstery

Over 30 Years Experience in Classic amp Vintage Cars

31 Alexander Ave(Po Box 237)

Moe Vic 38250418 512 716

Gippsland has six flotillas of Coast Guard vesselsLakes Entrance Mallacoota Port Albert Port Welshpool

Marlo and Paynesville

21wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

ldquoLook Into Me EyezrdquoLet us help you unlock your unconscious mind

Non Invasive Gastric Banding Smoking Cannabis Addiction Relaxation Phobias

OCD Ultimate Body WrapsLearn to Learn and more

Gift Vouchers Available

ldquoWe will not make you bark like a chickenrdquoCertified Practionerrsquos of Hypnotherapy

Jacinta 0401 353 939 Mandy 0428 887 83984 Elgin Street Morwell 3840

Room 1 Cobb amp Co Building 199 Raymond St Sale

Metung Food amp Wine Festival

Kate Brilli

How often in our current times do we hear the words lsquofrom the heartrsquo or lsquofollow your heartrsquo How many of us have ever stopped to consider exactly what these words really mean

I have been focusing my at-tention on these sentiments and would like to look more closely at following my heart This is what I found To follow the heart is not necessarily going to rid you of the fear you are perceiving in the cur-rent moment it may even acceler-ate the feeling of fear

By standing on the edge of our comfort zones we have two choic-es to move forward and step into the perceived fear or step back and put lsquochangersquo out of our mind and continue in our current hold-ing pattern and hope the intensity passes only to find that the fear in-creases

Whenever we follow our hearts our hearts may lead us into unchartered territory or rough wa-ters this is part of the preparation for opening ourselves up to the new changes ahead When we fol-low our hearts we allow our souls path to guide us through life and all feelings of regret frustration and hopelessness leave us Accept-ance compassion and forgiveness become part of us and this energy expands so we have more of this in our lives

There is a fine line between fear and love The adrenalin that is pre-sent in both cases is the same and we must embrace this energy force and step into it completely com-mitted without doubt to receive the awesomeness of life To deny this force is to deny lsquolifeforcersquo This may leave you frustrated and stuck in old patterns finding new habits to distract you from your discomfort about being in your present state Resulting in stag-nant energy or lifeforce

To follow our hearts is to do so with faith to let go of conditions and expectations of how things ldquoshouldrdquo be and accept how things are It is to allow ourselves to be open to receiving our manifesta-tion in its pure form without ma-nipulation from our own restric-tive minds and negative thoughts Our thoughts dictate our reality FEAR is an acronym for ldquofalse evidence appearing realrdquo Hence we all have different fears based on our experiences in this world To assist your healing in any form you must embrace the FEAR with LOVE and follow your heart Ac-cept the journey no matter how treacherous it may seem from your current viewpoint and have faith that it will lead you to greener pastures Following your heart and following your passion will always lead to LOVE

I will leave you with this quote from Rumisrsquo book of poems this is a translation of the love poem Rumi tells us the supreme secret of the inner journey is the path of love

If we can possess our whole heart with contemplation of the beloved we will experience the wonders and beauty of the uni-verse

Kate our feature writer is a mental health worker and cur-rently studying her Bachelor of Writing

Messages from the HeartSpirit Mind amp Body

Food amp Wine on the GreenSunday June 10 Metung Village Green

Whether you come by car by boat by bicycle or simply walk come anyway you can to the inau-gural Metung Food and Wine Festival on Queens Birthday long weekend June 9 and 10

On Saturday June 9 the Festival kicks off with the monthly Metung Farmers Market on the Village Green in central Metung

Always a huge selection of locally produced or grown food wine honey and fresh produce Many of our local growers and manufacturers find their way to the Metung market every first Saturday of the month to mix and mingle with visitors the locals and other stall holders

On Sunday from 11am till 4pm the Village Green

will be transformed by a large Event Marquee hold-ing the best East Gippsland has to offer

Eight local wineries will be present allowing you to sample their produce or purchase for later con-sumption The best of East Gippslandrsquos eateries will also be there showcasing the remarkable talent our local producers have when it comes to creating food for your delight

Alongside the Festival will be an art and craft exhibition appropriately titled ldquoThe Colour of Me-tungrdquo open all day Saturday and Sunday

On Monday morning hundreds of Hot Rods will roll into town promising a fantastic display of classic motoring

22 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Markets in Gippsland

LATROBEREH Cork Club Craft Market2nd Saturday of the month(Sept to May)Kay Street Gardens TraralgonContact 0487 342 675

Latrobe Country MarketEvery Sunday 830am - 130 pmLatrobe Road MorwellContact 0407 532 957

Traralgon Farmers Market4th Sat of the month 8am-1pmKay Street GardensContact 5174 2279

Old Gippstown Market - Moe3rd Sat of the month 9am-2pmOld Gippstown Heritage ParkContact 5127 3082

BAW BAWDrouin Craft amp ProduceCivic Park Drouin3rd Sat of month 8am-1230pmContact 0428 252 440

Rokeby Community MarketMain Road Rokeby2nd Sat of month 8am-1pmSeptember to MayContact 56 26 8523

Longwarry Fire Brigade MarketBennett St Longwarry1st Sunday of Month 8am-1pmMarch to DecemberContact 0419 158 946

Yarragon Community Craft amp Produce Market4th Sat of the month 9am-2pmYarragon Public HallCampbell St YarragonContact 5634 2209

EAST GIPPSLANDFarmers MarketSecondary College OvalMcKean St Bairnsdale1st Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5156 9342

Surf Club MarketForeshore Rotundanear the FootbridgeLakes Entrance1st Sun of month 9am-3pmContact 5153 1916

Metung Farmers MarketVillage Green Metung2nd Sat of month 830am-1pmContact 0458 431 844

Paynesville Lions Club MarketGilsenan Reserve Prsquoville2nd Sun of month 8am-1pmContact 0400 327 526

Bairnsdale Uniting Church Car amp Boot MarketGreat Alpine Road Lucknow3rd Sat of month 830-1100am

Bruthen Village MarketBruthen Mechanics HallMain Street Bruthen4th Sat of month 9am-1pmContact 0428 501 634 or03 5156 4148

Lucknow MarketHowitt Park Lucknow4th Sun of month 830-1pmContact 5152 4662

Makers MarketEmporium of Handmade Waresfrom Maker to youBoucher Hall BairnsdaleSaturday June 2 - 9-2pmContact 0412 870 605 or 5152 5484

WELLINGTONHeyfield MarketJohn Greaves Memorial ParkTemple St Heyfield1st Sat of month from 8amContact 5148 0505

Wellington Farmers Market3rd Sat of month 8am-1pmCobb amp Co StablesRaymond Street Sale

Maffra Variety amp Farmers Market1st Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Cobb amp Co Stables Markets1st Sat - Variety Market 8am-1pm2nd Sun - Craft Market 9am-1pm3rd Sat - Farmers Market 8am-1pm4th Sun - Art amp Wine Market 1230-430Contact Mark 0408 057 772wwwcobbandcomarketcomau

Stratford Variety amp Farmers MarketApex Park Princes HighwayStratford4th Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Rosedale Community MarketPrince St Park Rosedale2nd Sun of month 7am-130pmContact 5199 2709

Sale Charity MarketThompson River Canal ReserveSale Gippsland3rd Sun of month 7am-1pmContact 5144 1258

Yarram Variety MarketGuideScout HallCnr Church Rd amp Sth Gipp Hwy1st Sun of month 8am-1pm

Additional markets in YarramPort Albert Regatta - April 8Rutters Park Yarram Tarra Festival - April 9 Monster MarketShowgrounds Buckley StPort Albert Hall Victoria St5th Sun in monthContact 5183 2649

SOUTH GIPPSLANDProm Farmers MarketFoster Showgrounds Foster3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5682 2654 or0427 809 509

Promontory Home Produce amp Craft MarketSundays - April 8 8am-2pmFoster Showgrounds FosterContact 5682 2654

Prom Country Farmers MarketMain St Foster

3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 680 8509

Tarwin Lower MarketTarwin Lower Memorial HallContact 5663 7345 or 5663 7505

Venus Bay Farmers MarketVenus Bay VillageJupiter Bvd Venus BayEvery Sunday in JanuaryContact 5664 0096

Mirboo Nth MarketBaromi Park Mirboo NthLast Sat of month 9am-2pmContact 5668 2465

Sth Gippsland Farmers MarketKoonwarra Memorial ParkKoonwarra1st Sat of month 830am startContact 0408 619 182

Kongwak MarketKorumburra-Wonthaggi Rd KongwakSundays 10-230pmContact 0417 142 478

Coal Creek Farmers MarketCoal Creek Community ParkKorumburra2nd Sat of month 8am-1pm

Toora MarketFormer Bonlac StoreJetty Road Toora2nd Sat of month 830am startContact 5686 2690

Loch Public Hall - Winter MarketLoch Public HallSmith Street Loch2nd Sun of month 9am-1pmMay to September onlyContact 5659 4305

Loch Village MarketRailway Siding Loch2nd Sun of month 830am startContact 5659 0212

Inverloch Farmers MarketThe Glade Inverloch3rd Sunday of month 8am-1pmContact 5664 0096

Chris amp KateFudge Coffee Relish

Spices and DukkahGluten Free Products

Tambo Gourmet Foods

P O Box 21 Swan Reach 3909Ph (03) 5156 4274

Email tambogourmetfoodsgmailcomwwwtambogourmetfoodscom

Locally grown produce is best for so many reasons Some choose to grown their own but what do you do with any excess If you canrsquot grow everything in your garden but still want locally grown even organic do you then resort to the supermarket

Herersquos an even better option Come down to the Cobb and Co Stables Market on a Friday and swap your produce with other growers You can offer fruits vegetables herbs preserves or any other home grownproduced items These can be swapped with other growers So if you have a bumper tomato crop but the zucchinis were a fail then bring your to-matoes and swap with the zucchini green thumb If you have no produce of your own then simply donate some funds which will then be passed on to a local charity

By being involved you will have a chance to network with other growers build community and reduce waste As an added bonus you will be able to increase the range of pro-duce in your kitchen that was grown locallyThis program commences on Friday 1st June 2012 at the Cobb and Co Stables Market complex between 12 and 1pm It is free to participate and if you have any enquiries please call Mark on 03 5143 0370

Bartering with your home grown produce

Huge indoorGarage Sale

Fourth Saturday of the monthindoor garage sale

Bring your garage sale to theCobb amp Co buildingin Raymond St Sale

$20 for 3 metre x 3 metre siteFill it to the brim with

your goods

23wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Cobb amp Co Stables26 MINI SHOPS

OPEN 7 DAYS - 9am - 5pm

A New Concept In Shopping All Under One Roof

199 Raymond St Sale and Rear Carpark Entrance in Desaily st Telephone 03 5143 0370 Mobile 0408 057 772

20 Indoor Party Plan Consultant

Huge 2 day party plan MarketExpo on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th

July 9am-4pm HUGE INDOOR GARAGE SALE-

Held Monthly next one Sat 236 4th Saturday of the

month indoors Cobb amp Co Stables Sale Idea is bring your garage sale to the

Cobb amp Co Building pay $2000 for your

3m by 3m site fill it to the brim with your

stuff 0408057772

Gippsland Market News

East Gippsland Eats was borne out of a lifelong passion for food shared by two sisters Lucy Carson and Jane McKay

Sixth generation Gippslanders they were born and raised in Mel-bourne but chose to return to their ancestral home to raise their fami-lies

Lucy is an Interior Designer who escaped the rat-race of Syd-ney to focus on Pilates and fitness instruction (she now runs Metung Fitness) while Jane has worked in marketing for many years coming from Melbourne a few years ago she currently works part time as well as freelance marketing

Lucyrsquos background in fitness lead to a natural interest in nu-trition and when she found that many of her clients neglected to eat breakfast Lucy came up with the healthiest solution she could find she started to give her clients her own ldquobrandrdquo of muesli a blend

that she had perfected over many years While at the same time Jane was asked to make biscuits for the guests at one of Metungrsquos premier resorts

While these two opportunities presented themselves separately with the serendipitous timing Lucy and Jane saw an opportunity to create a food business something they had both always dreamed of and East Gippsland Eats was born

Seeing the local Farmersrsquo mar-kets as a great place to start Lucy and Jane set to work in Janersquos commercial-grade kitchen in Bru-then Jane as chief cookie-creator and Lucy as master muesli-maker The sisters debuted their home made muesli and biscuits at the Metung Market in October and have become regulars at the mar-kets around the area

Next time yoursquore at a market in the East Gippsland area make sure you stop by

wwweastgippslandeatscomau

See us at the Metung Food

amp Wine Festival

Local muesli andcookie makers

Standing Sculpture Workshop

At ldquoCobb amp Co Stablesrdquo 199 Raymond Street Sale

Come along and make your own beautiful outdoor fabric sculpture with Rhonda Hunt from ldquoFaeries with Attituderdquo Rhonda is a Certified Instructor with Powertex as well as the Victorian Distributor and Instructor Trainer

Sculptures are made using Powertex a water-based non-toxic fabric hardener that has the AP ACMI award You are able to choose from a fisherman faerie culturally based figures or elegant lady A wide selection of colours and fabric are available for the sculpture as well as a choice of bases such as rocks treated pine or natural timber

The new African sculpted heads will also be available for use

Sunday 17th June 930am ndash 400pm All materials are supplied for the workshop just bring your creativity You will need to wear old clothing or bring a

protective apron and it is best not to wear jewellery Tea and coffee available BYO lunch or purchase at nearby venues Cost for the workshop is $160

Mask Sculptureworkshops for kidsWednesday June 27 - $35Wednesday July 4 - $45

Plenty is happening at the Cobb amp Co Markets in Ray-mond Street Sale

These workshops costing $35 for Junersquos Faeries and $45 for Ju-lyrsquos Masks are a perfect creative expression for your kids to enjoy

24 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gluten Free Health Products

Gluten Free Batterbrings joy back toFish amp Chip feasts

About 12 years ago Guy Plateau from Lakes Entrance was looking for a new product he could create His reasons being competition in the fast food industry was cut-throat and he was looking for something dif-ferent to focus his attention on

First Guy tried playing around with different combinations of flours when preparing his batter mixes in LrsquoOcean Fish amp Chips Lakes En-trance

Without any great successes he then happened to be discussing it with his doctor

His doctorrsquos suggestions led him to start experimenting with different versions of a gluten free mixture

At the time there was not much interest in gluten allergies or their re-actions with different people Gluten free dietry requirements were not as popular or well known

After a few samples had been cre-ated Guy sent them off for testing with the Coeliac Society

Upon receipt of Guyrsquos samples they taste tested them and were pleasantly surprised

Their first orders were for sending our samples to their clients number-

ing at the time only a few hundred Australia wide

Since then production has in-creased one hundred fold and Coe-liac sufferers Australia wide now purchase and insist on Guyrsquos original Health Wise Batter Mix

About one year ago Guy sold his business to Bill Boros

Bill has been eager to continue Guyrsquos commitment to providing a healthy alternative to traditional bat-ter mixes sold by take away food out-lets

Bill has not only continued the project but increased distribution throughout the country considerably

When you now order your fish and chips if you see the Health Wise logo make sure you request a ldquoglu-ten free batter pleaserdquo

Full details on Health Wise Batter Mix can be found at wwwcrispybat-tercomau

SomervillersquosWholesaler takeson Crispy Batter

Somervillersquos Wholesale Foods situated in Sale Victoria have been in the food business since 1943

Formerly known as the Hawthorn Dairy they used to bottle and deliver fresh milk using a horse and cart

In 2007 Somervillersquos moved to their present location in 12 Invictus Court Sale to expand both the business and the product range

Now they wholesale over 1500 different product lines

ranging from dry foods chilled frozen meat seafood milk juice packaging and ice products All products are available to food retailers

Owners Andrew and Karen Somerville are pleased to be associated with Crispy Batter supplying food outlets in Mel-bourne and Gippsland with a healthy alternative

Wheat FreeGluten FreeYeast Free

No Salt or SugarNo Dairy products or

Artificial Colors amp Flavors

Enquiries for Crispy Battersalessomervillesnetauwwwsomervillesnetau

Tel 03 5144 2585

Bill Boros - Manager Crispy BatterTel 0429 336 080

wwwcrispybattercomau

Page 6: Gippslander June 2012

6 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Great Victorian Bike Ride

If yoursquore participating in the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride yoursquore in for more than just a fitness run

Gippsland is so diverse itrsquos im-possible to put it into one basket and say ldquohere this is what Gipps-land is all aboutrdquo

From the beginning of the ride in Lakes Entrance you canbull Catch a wave on the Ninety

Mile Beachbull Go for a charter cruise on the

Gippsland Lakesbull Savour delicious seafood

in Lakes Entrance and San Remo

bull Down a boutique beer from the Bullant Brewery in Bru-then and the Grand Ridge Brewery in Mirboo North

bull Explore the history of Gipps-land on the walking trails

bull Have at least ldquoonerdquo coffee per day at a local cafe or bakery

bull Visit historic Walhalla on your rest day

bull Enjoy the Gippsland Gour-met Trail

bull Explore the Tarra Bulga Na-tional Park

bull Have a drink at some classic country pubs and meet the locals

bull Get a taste for Gippsland wine

bull Embrace the uphills with the rewards of the downhills with stunning views along the way

bull Have a massage or some fine chocolate from the Phillip Is-land Chocolate Factory

bull Ride the famed Grand Ridge Road

These along with many more activities and wonders will greet you along your journey through Gippsland

Visitor Information Centres along the way will have all manner of detailed support information to make your journey as pleasant and informative as possible

Latrobe City Council welcomes the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride 2012

TRARALGON27 - 29 November 2012

HAROLD PRESTON RESERVE

EntertainmentStreet Stalls Market Tours

amp More

PROPOSEDAC TIVITIES

INCLUDE

1300 367 700 eventslatrobevicgovau

EnquiriesLatrobe City Council Events Team

Make us your first stopVisit our friendly team to help make the most of your visitFree visitor guides amp maps Attraction tickets

Visitor Information CentresOpen daily 900am - 500pmPhillip Island 1300 366 422Newhaven 895 Phillip Island Road Cowes 91-97 Thompson Avenue Inverloch 1300 762 43316 ArsquoBeckett Street Wonthaggi 1300 854 3341 Bent Street (Cnr Bass Hwy)wwwvisitbasscoastcom wwwvisitphillipislandcom

Accommodation bookingsEvent information Things to see amp doLocal produce amp souvenirs

Catching waves deliciousseafood sampling winesand stunning scenery

A journey through Gippslandis like experiencing another world

7wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

2012 GSI East Gippsland Business Awards

KickbackCottages

Relax in Lakes Entrancein comfortable Cottages

Walking distance to shops cafes amp beaches1 2 amp 3 bedroom Cottages nestled in

treelined park BBQ amp Entertainment area

wwwkickbackcottagescomau

Call Alison on

5155 1998

Prices startfrom

$100per night

per couple

2012 GSI East GippslandBusiness Awards

Application forms available nowwwweastgippslandbusinessawardscomau

East Gippsland businesses are encouraged to enter the 2012 GSI East Gippsland Business Awards which will be presented at a gala dinner on October 19

Entries open on June 1 and all local businesses are eligible to en-ter the awards which recognise businesses and business people in East Gippsland and their contribu-tion to the region

There is also a range of spon-sorship options for businesses that wish to support the event Spon-sors reap the benefits of having their business name and logo in-cluded on a range of high-profile marketing and promotional mate-rial

Held each year by the East Gippsland Business and Regional Tourism Association (EGBRTA) the GSI East Gippsland Business Awards cover all industries in East Gippsland

This year awards will be pre-sented in categories including retail manufacturing trades and construction professional servic-es tourism agribusiness health and community personal services hospitality and accommodation and a new category for Eco-Ad-venture

There are also two ldquoexception-

alrdquo awards The Young Achiev-errsquos Award and the Outstanding Achievement Award

ldquoThe 2012 GSI East Gippsland Business Awards offer a great opportunity for businesses to do some marketing and promote their achievementsrdquo says the Execu-tive Officer Patricia Fulcher ldquoIt also presents businesses with a chance to get some constructive feedbackrdquo

Ms Fulcher says the 2012

awards are shaping up to be an-other successful event with an in-fusion of new ideas this year

ldquoThe East Gippsland Business and Regional Tourism Associa-tion is encouraging all business in East Gippsland to apply We can provide assistance to any business that would like help with their ap-plicationrdquo

Application forms available atwwweastgippslandbusinessa-

wardscomau

EG Mayor Dick Ellis Chair EGRBTA Ian Harrison Tim Bull MP Glen San-ford CEO GSI and Patricia Fulcher Executive Office EGRBTA

BusinessAwards2012

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2012 GSI East Gippsland

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Be recognised for your business success and contribution to the economy and lifestyle of East Gippsland

Entries open now

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Choir to farewell theCorque on itrsquos final voyage

After 20 years of plying the North Arm in Lakes Entrance filled to the gunwhales with hap-py customers The Corque is be-ing retired

Geoff Mahlook owner and op-erator of the Wyanga Park Winery has been operating the Corque since 1992 when it was purchased from Lakes Alexandrina in South Australia

ldquoShe was brought to Lakes En-trance on the back of a truck and has since carried more than 50000 passengers up the North Armrdquo said Mr Mahlook

ldquoWersquove had a great time being part of the charter boat scene here in Lakes Entrance but now itrsquos time to focus on our core business making and selling winerdquo he said

ldquoWersquoll leave the boating opera-tions to the charter professionals of which there are plenty in Lakes Entrancerdquo

The last voyage of the Corque will be on Sunday June 9 2012

The Corquersquos final voyage will be manned by the Nowa Nowa

Menrsquos Choir who will sing dirges and no doubt lift a glass or two to mourn the ending of an era

For those wishing to make a fi-nal booking on the Corque before

June 9 contact the Wyanga Park Winery on 03 5155 1508 or visit the Lakes Entrance website wwwlakesentrancecom where you can book online

8 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Briagalong Art amp Film Feature

BIG SCREEN COMING TO BRIAGOLONG

8 ndash 10 JUNE 2012

OPENING NIGHT IN BRIAGOLONGFRIDAY 8 JUNE 800PMTHE CUP (PG)A triumphant and courageous true story about champion jockey Damien Oliver from the director of Phar Lap and The Lighthorsemen

A light supper will follow the screening

Tickets $10$8 concession ticket sales from 715pm

FAMILY SCREENINGSATURDAY 9 JUNE 1100AMHAPPY FEET TWO (PG)Tickets $2

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 130PMTHE EYE OF THE STORM (MA15+)Tickets $10$8 concession

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 400PMANY QUESTIONS FOR BEN (M)Tickets $10$8 concession

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 700PMBRIAGOLONG FAST FILMMAKING CHALLENGE SCREENING amp AWARDS NIGHT (UC)PLUS ST KILDA SHORTS (UC)Tickets $10$8 concession includes entry to Red Dog at 900pm

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 900PMRED DOG (PG)A warmndashhearted story about a dog that becomes an outback legend Josh Lucas Rachael Taylor and Luke Ford star opposite Koko the red kelpie in this box offi ce smash

Tickets $10$8 concession

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 1030AMTHE ARTIST (PG)Winner of 5 Academy Awards

Tickets $10$8 concession

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 100PMSOUTH SOLITARY (M)Tickets $10$8 concession

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 345PMORANGES AND SUNSHINE (M)Tickets $10$8 concession

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 730PMTHE HUNTER (M)Tickets $10$8 concession

VENUE amp TICKETSBriagolong Mechanicsrsquo Institute Hall Avon Street Briagolong

Festival Pass $30 entry to all fi lms

Tickets available at the door

persons under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian

wwwnfsagovaubigscreen

THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR MEDIA PARTNER

Riverstone CafeFriendly Country Hospitality

Fresh Menu with Local ProduceGreat Coffee and Homemade Cakes and Slices

Relaxing Alfresco Outdoor AreaOpen 7 Days from Breakfast to 430pm

Open For Dinner by BookingFully Licensed

VISIT AURAZ NEXT DOORBeautiful Gifts Jewellery Insence Scarves Clothing

Local Art Handicrafts and much more

Forbes Street BriagolongPhone 03 5145 5566

Briagolong General Store amp Post Office

Fuel GroceriesIce Newsagency

Open 7 Days 8am - 7pm

6 Avon st BriagolongPhone 5145 5200

Ten years ago a group of artists in the township of Briagolong es-tablished ldquoThe Big Galleryrdquo (in a very little building) It is now the briagolongartgallery in very spacious accommodation

Celebrating this milestone is an exhibition of work past and pre-sent 20 painters printmakers and drawers extraordinaire will be exhibiting the best of their work done over the last decade

Diverse subject matter executed with talent and consummate skill has been an ongoing hallmark of this group

Many of the artists involved themselves in a recent renovation which converted what was the old Briagolong garage to a vibrant ex-hibition space still retaining the heritage value and appearance of the building

This is a great opportunity to visit an exciting and beautiful gal-lery space Certainly more spa-cious than the first gallery

The exhibition ldquoHappy Re-turnsrdquo will have an official open-ing on Sunday the 27th May at 200pm and will continue till 8th of July all welcome

Open Saturday and Sundays 11am to 400pm or by appoint-ment

The Gallery is situated at the corner of Forbes and Avon Sts Briagolong

Contact 03 51 455439 or email briagolongartgallerygmailcom

From LittleGalleries BigGalleries Grow

CommunityHouse for all

Briagolong Community House has provided learning course to the Briagolong Com-munity since its inception in 1992

Originally meetings and cours-es were held at the Mechanicsrsquo Institute and the local primary school

In 1999 after much assistance from the Maffra Shire Council a purpose built extension was added to the Mechanics Institute Hall where all courses and meetings now take place

Everything from computer courses for beginners and ad-vanced yoga practice and patch-work quilting are available

Courses run in the mornings afternoons and some evenings

The Community House has computers you can access for a small fee of $2 per hour Word pro-cessing spreadsheets and even the Internet is available

For more information go to wwwbriagolongcomau

Briagolong CommunityHouse Inc

RedgumReview

The Redgum Review is Bri-agolongrsquos own community news-letter published monthly

A group of dedicated volunteers put together the newsletter each month relying on contributions from the public and business own-ers alike

The newsletter can be down-loaded from their website on the 7th day of each month

If yoursquod like to contribute email in Word format to bchbr-igolongcomau

Briagolong Hotel

8 - 10 Forbes Street Briagolong VIC 3860Tel (03) 5145 5202

Fax (03) 5145 5202

The Briagolong Hotel provides a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where you can enjoy a great meal and

really cold beer

briagolongartgallerycnr avon amp forbes sts briagolong 3860

HAPPY RETURNSan exhibition celebrating the galleryrsquos 10th

anniversary by showcasing the work of past and present artists associated with the gallery

current may 26 - 8 july 2012gallery open 11 - 4 sat amp sun

t 03 5145 5454 or 03 5145 5439e briagolongartgallerygmailcom

w briagolongartgallerycom

9wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Briagalong Big Screen Film Festival

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 100PM South Solitary DirWrit Shirley Barrett 2010 110 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A young unmarried woman arrives on an isolated island with her uncle the new lighthouse keeper Starring Miranda Otto Barry Otto and Marton Csokas

Stunningly photographed South Solitary is a very special filmDavid Stratton at thE MoViES

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 345PMorangES and SunShinE Dir Jim Loach Writ Rona Munro 2010 104 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

This masterfully mounted slow-burn drama tells the true story of British social worker Margaret Humphreys (Emily Watson) who in the 1980s sought to locate the victims of a secret government policy that shipped poor children to the colonies with the promise of a better life Starring Hugo Weaving Emily Watson and David Wenham

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 730PMthE huntEr Dir Daniel Nettheim Writ Julia Leigh (novel) Alice Addison Wain Fimeri 2010 100 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

Based on the acclaimed novel by Julia Leigh The Hunter is a powerful psychological drama that tells the story of Martin (Willem Dafoe) a mercenary sent from Europe by a mysterious biotech company to the Tasmanian wilderness on a dramatic hunt for the last Tasmanian Tiger

The Hunter is a compelling and beautifully made filmDavid Stratton at thE MoViES

tiMEtaBlEdatE tiME FilM

FrEE SChool SCrEEningS

Fri 8 Jun 1000am Little Big Shots (UC)

Fri 8 Jun 1245pm Bran Nue Dae (PG)

gEnEral SCrEEningS

Fri 8 Jun 800pm OPENING NIGHT The Cup (PG)

Sat 9 Jun 1100am FAMILY SCREENING Happy Feet Two (PG)

Sat 9 Jun 130pm The Eye of the Storm (MA15+)

Sat 9 Jun 400pm Any Questions for Ben (M)

Sat 9 Jun 700pm Briagolong Fast Filmmaking Shorts Awards + St Kilda Shorts (UC)

Sat 9 Jun 900pm Red Dog (PG)

Sun 10 Jun 1030am The Artist (PG)

Sun 10 Jun 100pm South Solitary (M)

Sun 10 Jun 345pm Oranges and Sunshine (M)

Sun 10 Jun 730pm The Hunter (M)persons under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian

VEnuE amp tiCKEtS Briagolong Mechanicsrsquo institute hall (tickets at door) Avon Street Briagolong

Check program for ticket prices Festival Pass $30 ndash see all the films for one low price

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

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youtubecomnfsaaustwwwnfsagovaubigscreen

FILM FESTIVAL

BRIAGOLONG

JUNE 8ndash10

BIG SCREENBIG SCREEN

MEdIA PARTNER

welcome to Big Screen 2012

oPEning nightFRIDAY 8 JUNE 800PMthE CuP Dir Simon Wincer Writ Simon Wincer Eric OrsquoKeefe 2011 106 mins (PG)

Tickets $10 $8 concession Ticket sales from 715pm A light supper will follow the screening of The Cup

In 2002 Damien Oliver was the best jockey in the land the beloved son and grandson of noted jockeys before him When tragedy strikes his family just days before the Melbourne Cup will Damien decide to ride the spirited Media Puzzle A triumphant and courageous true story from the director of Phar Lap and The Lighthorsemen

A big-screen experience with lavish production design and geographical scopehellip This is polished mainstream filmmaking Scott Murray thE agE

FaMily SCrEEningSATURDAY 9 JUNE 1100AM haPPy FEEt two Dir George Miller Writ George Miller Gary Eck Warren Coleman Paul Livingston 2011 100 mins (PG)

Tickets $2

Itrsquos time to get happy In the footsteps of the Academy Award winning Happy Feet comes this comic musical adventure for all ages

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 130PMthE EyE oF thE StorM Dir Fred Schepisi Writ Patrick White (novel) Judy Morris 2011 114 mins (MA15+)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

Elizabeth (Charlotte Rampling) is a once great beauty who controls her staff and her adult children to the very end Judy Davis plays the daughter with a failed marriage into French nobility Geoffrey Rush plays the son a playboy actor with a knighthood Based on the novel by Nobel Prize winner Patrick White from director Fred Schepisi this is a sharp and ruthlessly comic exploration of family relationships

hellipthe array of talent in and around this film makes this a grand effortMargaret Pomeranz at thE MoViES

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 400PMany QuEStionS For BEnDir Rob Sitch Writ Santo Cilauro Tom Gleisner Rob Sitch 2011 114 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A romantic comedy about a perennial bachelor (Josh Lawson from Thank God Yoursquore Here The Librarians and Sea Patrol) who starts to question his lifestyle From the Aussie comedy outfit Working Dog creators of The Castle The Dish and The Panel

urbane and sophisticatedVicky Roach thE daily tElEgraPh

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 700PM Briagolong FaSt FilMMaKing ChallEngE SCrEEning + awardS night2012 (UC)

Tickets $10 $8 concession Ticket price includes entry to Red Dog at 900pm

Watch films made around Briagolong by Fast Film Challengers at the Fast Filmmaking Competition screening Support and see your friends family and town up on the Big Screen

PluS St Kilda ShortS2010 45 mins (UC)A sampling of short films from some of Australiarsquos most exciting new talent direct from the St Kilda Film Festival

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 900PM rEd dog Dir Kriv Stenders Writ Louis de Berniegraveres (novel) Daniel Taplitz 2011 92 mins (PG)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A warm-hearted story about a dog that becomes an outback legend Luke Ford Josh Lucas Rachael Taylor and Noah Taylor star opposite Koko the red kelpie In the tradition of Lassie this comedy adapted from the Louis de Berniegraveres best-selling novel is based on a true story

This superb all-ages picture gets everything rightLeigh Paatsch hErald Sun

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 1030AMthE artiSt DirWrit Michael Hazanavicius 2011 100 mins (PG)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A loving recreation of Hollywood in the 1920s on the verge of the introduction of sound As silent movie star George Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion he sparks with Peppy Miller a young dancer set for a big break Starring Jean Dujardain Beacutereacutenice Bejo John Goodman James Cromwell

This is not a work of film history but rather a generous touching and slightly daffy expression of unbridled movie love AO Scott nEw yorK tiMES

winner 3 AACTA awards

winner AACTA award

winner 5 Academy

Award

winner 3 GoldenGlobes

winner 7 BAFTAS

The Big Screen Film Festival will return to Briagolong for the eighth big year with a weekend full of screenings

Opening Night on Friday June 8 fea-tures the triumphant and courageous Aus-tralian horse racing story The Cup

At the heart of this true story is Damien Oliver a young jockey who loses his only brother in a tragic racing accident just days before the 2002 Melbourne Cup

Opening Night tickets include a light supper at the Mechanicsrsquo Institute Hall af-ter the screening hosted by the Mechanicsrsquo Institute Hall Committee

On the evening of Saturday June 9 enjoy the second Briagolong Fast Film Making Challenge Screening and Awards Night Watch films made around Briagolong by Fast Film Challengers Support and see your friends family and town up on the Big Screen PLUS a special sneak preview of the St Kilda Short Film Festival touring program ndash straight from St Kilda

ldquoThe Big Screen Film Festival gives Gippsland audiences the opportunity to enjoy an array of award-winning and ac-claimed filmsrdquo said Festival Co-ordinator Gordana Bacic ldquoWe are especially de-lighted to be returning to Briagolong for the eighth time Itrsquos a fantastic weekend of filmsrdquo said Gordana

Big Screen Film Festival is an initiative of the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) and brings new and archival films to audiences across regional and rural Australia

Other Briagolong Big Screen film festi-val highlights include feature films Happy Feet Two The Artist The Eye of the Storm and The Hunter

For screening and ticket details check the printed program in town or go to wwwnfsagovaubigscreen

Big Screen FilmFestival 8 years on

10 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gippslander Newspaper

Gippslandrsquos Newspaper

This month wersquove decided to display both our website and Face-book page to demonstrate what other businesses can do as well as showcase what wersquore up to

Between Mark Watson and Shane Kidd a new newspaper has been born for Gippsland

Now in itrsquos third edition print-ed monthly it reaches out to an es-timated 60000 readership across Gippsland

In tandem with the printed newspaper is the online version here at wwwgippslandercomau

A few features of the website is the ability to use the RSS news subscription service By signing up to an RSS feed you can receive in your email inbox every article that is uploaded to the website

A full dis-

tribution map can be found show-ing all 450 outlets where the Gipp-slander is circulated each month

Please support your local dis-tributors as without them this wouldnrsquot be possible

A full Market listing is also available updated regularly to en-able you to find which market is on where across Gippsland

Signup to our monthly News-letter via the website send us a Letter to the Editor check our Advertising Rates or simply ac-cess the site to have a good read of local Gippsland stories about Gippslanders

Facebook - is itreally necessary

Many business owners when faced with the prospect of having to setup a website for their business can feel overwhelmed and totally not up to the task

Then if having one website wasnrsquot enough now yoursquore told you need a Facebook page as well

Do not despair itrsquos not any-where near as difficult to setup a Facebook page as it is to setup and maintain your business website

There are no hosting fees no domain name registration and generally no technical upgrades or maintenance

Yoursquove just got to figure out how to use Facebook then be prepared to re-learn it every six months when they change or up-date their interface

Setting up is as simple as sign-ing yourself up for a Facebook ac-count This account will be in your personal name and will only be your personal Facebook page

Next you create a new ldquoBusi-ness Pagerdquo This page works ex-actly the same as your personal page with a few hidden extras

People cannot be ldquofriendsrdquo with your business page They can only

Like your business page As well your business page can only Like other business pages it cannot be-come friends with anyone

Thus the aim of the game is to get as many people to Like your page as possible The more Likes you have the more exposure your business postings will receive

When you post a comment special or photo on your business page it then feeds out to the News Feed on all your Likers pages

They can then Like your in-dividual posts or they can Share your posts meaning they re-post your article on their Wall which then appears on their friends News Feeds

Your news or specials can very quickly spread out to a huge net-work of friends and their friends In my opinion itrsquos the cheapest and easiest way of spreading your good news Our Facebook page is to be found at wwwfacebookcomgippslander

450 Outlets across Gippsland

11wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Home Farm Business

The dyingart of thetechnophobe

It used to be fun being a technophobe Complaining about pro-graming video recorders wondering why disks didnrsquot already come formatted referring to the internet as the lsquoworld wide webrsquo won-dering why everyone knew how to download movies except you and having to learn new verbs almost daily - blog Google Skype poke tweet spam like surf youtube phish hack upload download VOIP browse bookmark etc

These days however even committed technophobes are fast running out of excuses Itrsquos get-ting harder to get traction with grievances when computers are up and running as soon as you switch them on when a novice can cre-ate movies and slideshows in min-utes when all your gadgets sync automatically and when you can accrue 400 friends without ever talking to them

Back when a search engine was a friendly librarian Apple realised that technology and gadgets could be both beautiful and user friendly

Apple didnrsquot invent the computer MP3 players mobile phones or e-readers They effectively just sim-plified the steps involved in using them and turned the hardware into works of art

It has never been easier to com-municate and learn to do things faster and smarter In the process technology can even positively impact the environment through innovation and lateral thinking

Sadly for technophobes they will need a new focus Theyrsquore not the sought after specialists they once were Politics perhaps

Remember setting up the VCR

wwwgippslandercomauwwwfacebookcomgippslander

Forestry woodchippingand protecting our Koalas

Eden woodchip in the redEden export woodchip mill has just recorded its first

ever loss in 40 years of woodchipping East Gippsland forests Losses disclosed to ASIC total $126430

Mystery surrounds the accumulated losses at the mill considering the majority of their products (trees) are currently subsidised by the Baillieu Government

Baillieu Govt slashes environment budgetThe latest budget has axed $130 million from the Vic

Govtrsquos environmental departments This includes post-bushfire work and climate change programs

Logging subsidies however enjoy a continued hand-out of over $50 million

How much can a koala bearVictoriarsquos koalas have been excluded from being list-

ed by the Federal Government as a vulnerable speciesQueensland NSW and ACT koalarsquos can rest easy fol-

lowing the rulings Their habitat cannot be razed to the ground without extensive government interference

Koalas in the Strzelecki forests however were not af-forded that protection Most of their habitat is on private land available for clear felling to feed the Maryvale pa-per mill

12 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gippsland Real Estate

A 4

B 2

C 2

Price $$549500Internet 3254245Contact Chris Morrison 0419 381 832

Sale 178 Macalister StreetLUXURY PRESTIGIOUS LOCATIONbullCharming spacious amp open informal living bullSeparate dining or sitting room bullLarge bedrooms bullBeautifully appointed bathroom bull2nd shower bullBeautifully manicured gardens bullSalersquos most sought after address

Sale 34 Dryden PlaceCOMFORTABLE AFFORDABLE AS NEWbullFantastic open plan kitchenmealsfamily bullSupersized bedrooms bullSpacious lounge bullNortherly aspect to living areas bullDucted central heating + split system ac bullSun drenched al-fresco bullGreat value for money

Price $329500Internet 3971845Contact Chris Morrison 0419 381 832

4 A 2 B 2 C

A 3

B 2

C 2

Price $329500Internet 3799659Contact Stephen Chalmer 0419 381 831

Sale 1135 Market StreetBRILLIANT AS NEW TOWNHOUSEbullSpacious open plan living bullExcellent kitchen amp bathrooms bullSunny northerly aspect bullDucted central heating bullSplit system air conditioner bullDbl garage with secure access bullOwn title - no body corporate

Sale Unit 1102 Stawell StreetNeat affordablelocatioNbullClose to CBD bullLovely private garden bullLight and airy bullWell equipped kitchen and bathroom bullCosy lounge bullLock up garage bullSuit investorowner occupier

Price $229500Internet 3997505Contact Stephen Chalmer 0419 381 831

3 A 1 B 1 C

237-239 Raymond Street SaleTelephone 03 5144 4333 wwwchalmercomaustephencchalmercomau

Opening Hours Sale Monday - Friday 9am - 530pm Saturday - 9am - 3pm Sunday - 11am - 2pmOpening Hours Morwell Monday - Friday 9am - 530 pm Sat 9am -1pm

381 - 385 Corner of Raymond amp Macarthur Streets Sale 3850 Phone 03 5144 7715 Mobile 0433 666 014

NOW OPEN IN MORWELL amp SALE

244 Commercial Rd Morwell Ph 03 5133 0883

wwwmattressbedssalecomau

13wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Gippsland Real Estate

20 Myer Street Lakes Entrance Ph (03) 5155 3555 Gary Henry 0418 516 164 wwwgaryhenryrealestatecomau Brendan King 0407 302 273

QUALITY IN ABUNDANCE $470000 Set on a spacious 1500m2 lot in pleasant surrounds this refreshingly different home has a style of its own with the vendors doing the extra to ensure a high end finished product With focus on the kitchen living area main bedroom and ensuite there is also a lovely entry stairway and balustrade as well as a beautiful sitting room where you can escape with a book and a wine A mere 25 years old and still very much a new home

QUIET COURT BY THE BEACH $462000 Living by the beach allows you to enjoy the ocean and lake at your doorstep Situated on over 900m2 at the head of the court the home comprises separate lounge kitchen dining sunroom three bedrooms and two bathrooms The outdoor entertaining area is decked and paved and enclosed with bistro blinds for all year round use There is a spa and fire place landscaped gardens large garage with ensuite and double carport high enough for a large van

A CLEAR CUT WINNER $338000 No need for a photo finish here this home romps it in Every conceivable box has been ticked With some homes you just know and when the price is more than right the only thing left to do is say yes The pictures tell no lies - this wonderful three bedroom two bathroom home will please you no end - inside and out front to back Some people put in years to get a home and surrounds looking like this but you can have it in 60 days - more or less

BRIGHT amp LIGHT $220000 Lake Tyers Beach within a stroll to shop and Tavern Great investment property or holiday home comprising three bedrooms and open plan living sunny verandah and lock-up garage Low maintenance and ready for you to put your personal touches to

GET OUT - OF TOWN $330000 Yoursquoll never appreciate living country until yoursquove give it a go so consider this very homely property only 15 minutes from town This is proof that it doesnrsquot cost the earth to own a good home and a few acres (7 in fact) where you could run a horse if you want Comprises three bedrooms a neat little kitchen and dining area plus a cosy lounge and huge covered deck make it all worthwhile And with an awesome shed and more tank water than yoursquoll ever need why are you waiting

LAKES VIEW ESTATE SELECTED LOTS NOW $110000 EACH

If yoursquore looking for town lake and ocean views with 9 holes of golf at your doorstep then Lakes View Estate is the place to be Situated just four minutes from the town centre Lakes View Estate offers 43 magnificent allotments with all services and a variety of blocks allowing for plenty of room with sizes ranging from 686msup2 to 1563msup2

29 SOLD

14 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

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15wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Floating DragonCantonese style cuisine overlooking the majestic Western Boat Harbour Lakes Entrance

An abundance of local seafood produce and wine

Dinner - Tuesday to Sunday from 600pm Yum-Cha served Sundays from Noon till 200pm

Fully Licensed(no BYO)

For Reservations

Ph 03 5155 1400

wwwfloatingdragoncomau160 Esplanade Western Boat

Harbour Lakes Entrance

Gippsland Good Food

A homemade dumpling that will surly impress your friends and family

What you need

bull 1 Packet of Wonton wrap-pers (available from most supermarkets)

bull 150g fatty pork mince

bull 150g chicken mince

bull 2 Tablespoons good qual-ity Soya Sauce

bull 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce

bull 1 Teaspoon fine white pepper

bull frac14 Cup of finely chopped spring onion

bull 1 Dessert spoon of salt

bull 1 Tablespoon of corn flour

bull 1 Teaspoon Sesame oil

Combine all the above ingredi-ents together in a bowl mix and let stand for 30minutes

Place a small amount of meat filling in the center of the Wonton wrapper and fold so the edges join Pinch the edges together to form a pleat Repeat this process for the remaining dumplings Steam the dumplings for 12-15 minutes de-

pending on their thickness Serve with soya sauce and chopped Spring onion

Recipe kindly supplied by the Floating Dragon Restaurant Lakes Entrance

Phone 03 5155 1400

Prawn and Garlic Chive Dumplings fromthe Floating Dragon Restaurant

Make your own Dumplings

Tambo Gourmet Foodsrsquo rel-ish and jams are handmade in small batches using fruit and vegetables sourced locally from growers using organic principles where possible

Situated on the edge of the Coulqhoun Forest East Gipps-land Tambo Gourmet Foods pro-duce all their products in a purpose built kitchen

Their range of pre mixed gour-met spices allows the customer to conveniently add taste and vari-ety to their cooking Their range is growing weekly

The selection of over 20 fla-vours of traditionally made Glu-ten Free fudge with itrsquos smooth creamy non grainy texture will really excite your taste buds

Dukkah is the latest addition There are 6 different varieties to choose from and the biggest prob-lem customers have is ldquowhich one will I buythey are all so goodrdquo The only additive is sea salt

Look for their stall at local mar-kets in East Gippsland and south-ern NSW or visit them online at wwwtambogourmetfoodscom for more information

Gourmet foodsfrom Tambo

To get started you will need 2kg organic rye flour you can use wholemeal but it must con-tain no leavening agents a large wide-mouthed bowl left un-sealed and a spoon

Mix one cup plain flour with slightly less than one cup warm water in the jar stirring vigorously at least twice a day for 2-3 days Store the jar in warm 30C location and check for bubbles which will appear as it begins to ferment

At this time remove 90 of the mixture then feed the culture with another cup of plain flour and slightly less warm water stirring well You may need to repeat this process of feeding the culture at 12-hour intervals for a few more days until you have a culture powerful enough to leaven your loaves The confirmation of this is a layer of foam 3-4cm thick

You now have an activating culture ready to move to the first proofing stage or you may wish to refrigerate the culture (never freeze it) for a more convenient time

The culture will happily live in the fridge for many months if it is adequately looked after

For the first proof remove the bubbling culture from its jar and scoop into a large mixing bowl large enough for the dough to at least double its size

Then add 2 cups warm wa-ter and 3 cups plain flour slowly adding the flour and stirring well (donrsquot be too concerned with lumps as the wild yeasts will eat these up)

Cover the bowl with a dry cloth or cling wrap and place in a warm location 32C for up to 12 hours

This is the time when the lacto-ba-cilli necessary for the special sour dough taste develop and the car-bon dioxide that leavens the loaf is produced You can experiment with the amount of time taken in first proofing and the related fla-vour of the bread

After the first proof is com-pleted remember to remove one cup of the culture and refrigerate it so you will always have an ac-tivating culture on hand Now you are ready to add whatever flours seeds nuts fruit vegies fats oils herbs and spices you wish to in-clude in your bread A good tip is to warm any liquids you will be using in your recipe as it helps leaven the resulting dough

Hope Farm breads and produce can be found at most East Gipps-land Farmers Markets

Their website is wwwhopefarmcomau

How to makeyour ownSour Dough

Recipe supplied byHope Farm

wwwhopefarmcomau

Ph 0404 013 209ploughmanspantrybigpondcomau

Sale VIC 3850

Traditional gourmet preserves and condiments Ploughmans Pantry range of products are

available through local markets and by mail order Send us a

message on facebook email us at ploughmanspantrybigpondcom

or phone us on 0404013209 to place an order

Ploughmans Pantry

wwwfacebookcomploughmanspantry

If black pepper be the king of spices then surely chilli must be the queen Its ability to offer a pure heat and a mild sweet-ness has seen its integration into many of todayrsquos popular dishes

Chillies and the focus on the different variety types with their differing flavours and heat lev-els is being tipped by many food writers as one of the hottest food trends for 2013

The heat is created by a chemi-cal called capsaicin which does not dissolve in water which is why drinking water does not bring any relief The best relief comes from yoghurt milk or better still alcohol such as wine or beer

The amount of capsaicin in the chilli can be tested and is de-scribed as Scoville Heat Units or SHUs Jalapeno Tabasco sauce and chipotles are at the lower end of the scale at 3500 SHUs with a variety of chilli at every SHU all the way up to the worldrsquos hottest chilli the Bhut Jolokia at almost 1 and a half million

A serious chilli indeed particu-larly when you consider police capsicum spray is rated at 2 mil-lion SHUs with pure capsaicin at an SHU of 16 million

Hot ampSpicey

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Opening Hours Sale Monday - Friday 9am - 530pm Saturday - 9am - 3pm Sunday - 11am - 2pmOpening Hours Morwell Monday - Friday 9am - 530 pm Sat 9am -1pm

381 - 385 Corner of Raymond amp Macarthur Streets Sale 3850 Phone 03 5144 7715 Mobile 0433 666 014

NOW OPEN IN MORWELL amp SALE

244 Commercial Rd Morwell Ph 03 5133 0883

wwwmattressbedssalecomau

Morwell

Victoriarsquospremiereroses

Winter isnrsquot really the time to be talking about roses or rose gardens

But if yoursquore a rose enthusiast now is the time you start thinking about the pruning thinning and re-planting new or existing varieties in your garden

The Morwell Centenary Rose Garden is situated at the entrance to the town of Morwell in the Latrobe Valley

Four acres of gardens with 116 beds of which there are 3000 differ-ent rose varities Both hybrids and traditional favourites

The ldquoFriends of the Gardenrdquo and the Morwell Centenary Rose Gar-den Advisory Committee are the keepers and guardians of Victoriarsquos largest rose garden

A pruning weekend is planned for Saturday June 30 and Sunday July 12012

Demonstrations will be held at 10am and 2pm on each day Pam-phlets will be available on the ex-pertise of pruning Tea and coffee will be available Call the secretary on 03 5134 1039 for details

So winter isnrsquot such a bad time to be talking roses Get out the clip-pers and start sharing those cuttings around

wwwmorwellrosegardencomau

UniversitygamesJuly 2

The 2012 Southern University Games will take place in Latrobe City from July 2-6 2012

Planning has now been un-derway for several months with 1800 participants expected for this years games

The University Games came about through the need for sport and recreational programs to be included on university campuses around Australia

Studies have been performed showing that the inclusion of sport participation as part of the univer-sity curriculum has many advan-tages for both students and teach-ers alike There is a very close link between physical fitness and aca-demic performance

A full social program has been arranged for all participants of this years games including the Open-ing Ceremony planned for Mon-

day July 2 along with evening events throughout the week

There will be a Mexican Fiesta Retro Sports evening and to finish it off a Pirate Parrrrty on Thurs-day

The closing ceremony will be held on Friday July 6 the final day of competitions

More information can be ob-tained by visiting their website at wwwunisportcomau

The Southern University Games administrative centre has all information relating to volun-teers participants UTMs and oth-ers

It is situated at the GippsTAFE Academy Princes Highway Traralgon open everyday from 8am till 5pm

17wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Home amp Garden

The width and breadth of Gippslandrsquos creative juices never cease to amaze me Here based in the forested Strezlecki Ranges in Gippsland Tony Smith Fine Furniture specialises in original contemporary furni-ture

Tony is drawn to the earthiness and inherent beauty of timber en-joying the process of turning raw timber into a handcrafted piece Combining timber with other ele-ments adds a special interest and focus on different aspects of the finished item

Clients are intimately involved in the entire process

As a designer and maker of unique pieces Tonyrsquos work has both a local and international cli-entele He regularly showcases items in local art shows and exhi-bitions Locally made and hand-crafted his pieces are supplied to Gippsland retail galleries

Private clients can contact Tony to have their individual creation designed and crafted to their per-sonal specifications Clients are intimately involved in the entire process from the initial conceptu-al idea through to detailed design and timber selection

Using sound design principals all pieces are crafted with fas-tidious attention to detail Whilst Tonyrsquos pieces are innovative the emphasis is on functionality and durability A combination of tra-

ditional (eg hand-cut dovetails) and modern joinery techniques are used where appropriate to empha-sis the natural beauty of the timber and ensure its structural integrity

Preferring Gippsland timbers all timber used in Tonyrsquos pieces is hand selected to meet design specifications and to accentuate the natural beauty of the finished item Many pieces utilise curves and shaping and in some cases natural edged timber to soften the overall appearance

Some items incorporate multi-ple timbers and additional materi-als (ie stainless steel) contrasting the warmth of timber with the cool of other elements Every effort is made to utilise all materials in an environmentally sustainable man-ner A variety of finishes (Danish oil polyurethane etc) can be ap-plied to meet individual client needs

For more information or con-tact Tony visit his website at www tonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Have you joined the retail revolution

Retail is not dead it is merely evolving As technology im-proves the greatest competition for many retailers is no longer coming from down the street but rather from overseas

The risk is that retailers try to compete on price alone Shipping scale labour and lack of GST will ensure that overseas online offer-ings always remain cheaper

Those retailers that are making their way side-by-side their online counterparts are those retailers that have embraced the new tech-nology that enables them to of-fer unparalleled service and after sales support

That said technology can also create opportunity Customer loyalty is not built on price alone Bricks and mortar retailers can provide something that online re-tailers never will the experience

Consider Apple It does not dis-count nor compete in price wars with other leading brands and yet its sales grow exponentially Why do you think that is

Apart from an exceptional product suite Apple has created an unparalleled user experience Everything from the product func-tionality to the design of the box that the hardware comes in and to the Apple stores themselves

The stores are clean simple and pragmatic Staff are plentiful and

there are no queues Every staff member can take payments and email receipts via their iPhone Itrsquos all about the experience

Compare that sort of experience with an online shopping escapade Therersquos no atmosphere no touch-ing or feeling and no personal in-teraction between human beings

To harness the best of both worlds retailers need to keep the personal efficient real experience that shoppers so desire as well as incorporate technology to ensure a smooth hassle free experience for their customers

The guys at Wealie have created the Wealie Universal Loyalty Card App along similar principles to help businesses engage their cus-tomers and to add value in ways that are placed above discounts

Technology can complement and enhance the user experience of any retailer If yoursquore afraid of new technology ask the kids

Checkout the free App on their website wwwwealiecomau

Sustainable furniture

Visit Tony Smithrsquos website at wwwtonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Shoppers preferexperience over price

18 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

bullExplore 60 heritage buildings that tell the history of South Gippsland bullRide the train bull Discover the old fashioned General Store bullHave a game of chess bull View the Community Art Gallery bull Picnic by the lake bull Shop at the Farmers Market bull Checkout the Sustainability Centre bull Take a Ghost Tour bull Lunch at the Pig lsquon Whistle bull Enjoy our regular family fun events

Itrsquos a big day out

South Gippsland Highway Korumburra 3950

Telephone (03) 5655 1811 wwwcoalcreekvillagecomau

Teddy Bears Picnic 10 June Pirates Day 23 September Literary Festival 13 October Halloween 27 October

Ghost Tours 1 Saturday of the month

Farmers Market 2 Saturday

of the month

Open Thursday to Monday 10am ndash 430pm 7 days over Victorian School Holidays

Your School can visit Coal Creek

Check out our Education program

Have your Wedding or Special Occasion at the Pig amp Whistle cafeacute

Coal Creek Events

19wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Loch Food amp Wine Festival

Carringtons of Loch Village

Open 7 days Ph 5659 4215 wwwcarringtonscomau

LampsClocksKitchenalia2nd hand furniture

Proud supporter of Loch Village Food amp Wine Festival

Loch Food amp Wine FestivalQueens Birthday Long Weekend June 2 - June 11

For the 5th year in a row the Historic Loch Village is putting on their Food amp Wine Festival

With activities planned from Saturday June 2 through to Mon-day June 11 it promises to be the biggest and best yet

The Festival kicks off with a Festival Opening Railway Dinner on Saturday June 2 at 630pm

The train departs Loch Station with the Queenrsquos Jubilee as the theme Bookings are essential for this train trip of a lifetime so book early on 03 5659 4215

Sunday Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee Thanksgiving Service at 930am then a Jubilee Lunch and the launch of Loch Village Street by Street at midday

Monday Lighting of the Dia-mond Jubilee Beacon and a family BBQ at the Loch Primary School

Tuesday through to Friday A Taste of Gippsland at different Vil-lage Eateries around Loch

Saturday June 9 The Wine-makerrsquos Dinner at the Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar Bookings es-sential on 03 5659 4488

Sunday June 10 The Main Event - Street Festival featuring over 50 food and wine producers from the region

Entry to the Festival is $15 which includes all your food and wine tasting an information pack and souvenir tasting glass

Childrenrsquos activities will in-clude Barn Buddies and cake decorating The South Gippsland Wind Orchestra will be playing along with the Wonthaggi Citizens Band and Green Velvet

Ample parking is available with the main event being held near the Loch Memorial Recrea-tion Reserve

For up to date information on all their events and festival details visit their website at wwwlochvil-lagefoodandwinefestivalcomau or visit their Facebook page for program details

Donrsquot forget their markets on Sunday

Bed amp Breakfast Accommodation

Bottle Shop Fine Dining Featuring Local Produce and Gluten Free Dinner Parties a Speciality

2 Smith Street LochPhone 5659 4446

Cosy Kitchen Loch

Tracey amp Kayla Pepperell27 Victoria Street

Loch Vic 3945

Ph 5659 4455

Fresh Country BreakfastsDelicious LunchesDevonshire TeasCoffee amp CakeGluten Free Products

F u l l y L i c e n s e d

Open 7 DaysSeasonally Influenced Menu

Spacious Indoor amp Outdoor DiningGreat Family Atmosphere

Ideal For Meetings or CelebrationsCatering amp Special Occasion

-Cakes To OrderHuge Range of Local Produce

-Gift Hampers AvailableFair Trade amp Unique Teas Coffee amp Hot Chocolate

10 Smith Street Loch Village 3945Ph 5659 4466

20 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Travelling Gippsland

Just what do you do with your old faded tattered car seats Do you rip them out and replace them cover them with fake car seat covers or would a complete re-cover be the answer

That all depends on what yoursquore dealing with I wouldnrsquot think recov-ering the seats in a 1979 Mazda 323 would be a project worthy of the time effort and dollars

If however that car was a 1962 EJ Holden then itrsquos a different story Around Gippsland we have many well trained and experienced mo-

tor trimmers that would satisfactorily complete your project with all the love and care as if you were doing it yourself

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery has been successfully operating in Moe since 1991 operating part time from 1999 until Oct 2011 when Rob returned to full time trading

With 32 yearsrsquo experience Rob can handle everything from minor re-pairs to full custom re-trims Rob has experience on vintage classic and modern vehicles and has also worked on trucks buses caravans and even planes

He is well respected for his work on boats doing canopies and inte-rior work and householdoffice upholstery Rob prides himself on quality workmanship and materials Enquiries can be directed to Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery 0418 512 716

With boating and fishing being such a large part of life in Gippsland the Gippsland Squadron of the Australian Vol-unteer Coast Guard keep both tourists and locals safe on the water 24 hours a day seven days a week

The Gippsland Squadron con-sists of six flotillas located at Mal-lacoota Lakes Entrance Port Al-bert Port Welshpool Marlo and Paynesville

Manned by a group of passion-ate volunteers each flotilla deals with a unique range of assists be it a vessel that has run aground in the Gippsland Lakes or a vessel that is experiencing mechanical problems and is being battered and bruised by violent weather offshore

With regular training and state-of-the-art equipment the volun-teer members and their respective flotillas are always up to the task

With the ever-growing numbers of tourists coming to enjoy Gipp-sland the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard has recognized the need to grow their numbers in the region which has resulted in a re-cruitment drive for new members

Volunteering has a meaningful positive impact on your commu-nity so why not consider joining

The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard values the uniqueness and diversity of every individual and welcomes any inquiries you may have It guards the coast in the most effective way by education example examination and finally by search and rescue

If you want more information or want to become a part of Coast Guard contact sadcogippcoast-guardcomau for more informa-tion

You can keep up to date with the latest Coast Guard Victoria news by Liking us on Facebook or follow us on twitter by search-ing for CGMelb

For help from Coast Guard on the water you can call 03 9598 7003 ndash in an emergency call 000 and ask for the Water Police

Get active amp save lives

Master Upholstererscreate new from old

Country CruiseHot Rod Weekend

Queens Birthday WeekendLakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance will be thumping with the sounds of Hot Rods over the Queenrsquos Birthday Long Weekend June 7 8 amp 9

The Thunderbirds Rod and Custom Club are holding their regular Country Cruise Hot Rod Weekend and itrsquos promising to be the best yet

Hundreds of hot rods are expected in Lakes Entrance on Saturday for the Hot Rods Alrsquofresco to be held in Myer Street All cars will be on display as judges hand out awards and you get to chat with the owners

There will be plenty of kids activities music and cars cars cars Sat-urday night sees the Pie Night at the Lakes Entrance Golf Club with tickets only $10 per head

On Sunday the hot rods cruise to Paynesville making it possibly the largest highway hot rod cruise in Australia Sunday night sees more en-tertainment at the Lakes Sports and Community Club

Maffra Motor MuseumHOLDEN Display -

JulyNovemberOpen Day - 8th July

Classic vehicles amp Clubs welcome

Open Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon 10am - 4pmamp all School Holidays

1a Sale RoadMaffra Vic 3860 - Ph (03) 5147 3223wwwgippslandvehiclecollectionorgau

Aus Caravan Repairs

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Mention this ad for a Free Roof Inspection

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Cars Trucks Boats Planes Household Upholstery

Over 30 Years Experience in Classic amp Vintage Cars

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Moe Vic 38250418 512 716

Gippsland has six flotillas of Coast Guard vesselsLakes Entrance Mallacoota Port Albert Port Welshpool

Marlo and Paynesville

21wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

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Room 1 Cobb amp Co Building 199 Raymond St Sale

Metung Food amp Wine Festival

Kate Brilli

How often in our current times do we hear the words lsquofrom the heartrsquo or lsquofollow your heartrsquo How many of us have ever stopped to consider exactly what these words really mean

I have been focusing my at-tention on these sentiments and would like to look more closely at following my heart This is what I found To follow the heart is not necessarily going to rid you of the fear you are perceiving in the cur-rent moment it may even acceler-ate the feeling of fear

By standing on the edge of our comfort zones we have two choic-es to move forward and step into the perceived fear or step back and put lsquochangersquo out of our mind and continue in our current hold-ing pattern and hope the intensity passes only to find that the fear in-creases

Whenever we follow our hearts our hearts may lead us into unchartered territory or rough wa-ters this is part of the preparation for opening ourselves up to the new changes ahead When we fol-low our hearts we allow our souls path to guide us through life and all feelings of regret frustration and hopelessness leave us Accept-ance compassion and forgiveness become part of us and this energy expands so we have more of this in our lives

There is a fine line between fear and love The adrenalin that is pre-sent in both cases is the same and we must embrace this energy force and step into it completely com-mitted without doubt to receive the awesomeness of life To deny this force is to deny lsquolifeforcersquo This may leave you frustrated and stuck in old patterns finding new habits to distract you from your discomfort about being in your present state Resulting in stag-nant energy or lifeforce

To follow our hearts is to do so with faith to let go of conditions and expectations of how things ldquoshouldrdquo be and accept how things are It is to allow ourselves to be open to receiving our manifesta-tion in its pure form without ma-nipulation from our own restric-tive minds and negative thoughts Our thoughts dictate our reality FEAR is an acronym for ldquofalse evidence appearing realrdquo Hence we all have different fears based on our experiences in this world To assist your healing in any form you must embrace the FEAR with LOVE and follow your heart Ac-cept the journey no matter how treacherous it may seem from your current viewpoint and have faith that it will lead you to greener pastures Following your heart and following your passion will always lead to LOVE

I will leave you with this quote from Rumisrsquo book of poems this is a translation of the love poem Rumi tells us the supreme secret of the inner journey is the path of love

If we can possess our whole heart with contemplation of the beloved we will experience the wonders and beauty of the uni-verse

Kate our feature writer is a mental health worker and cur-rently studying her Bachelor of Writing

Messages from the HeartSpirit Mind amp Body

Food amp Wine on the GreenSunday June 10 Metung Village Green

Whether you come by car by boat by bicycle or simply walk come anyway you can to the inau-gural Metung Food and Wine Festival on Queens Birthday long weekend June 9 and 10

On Saturday June 9 the Festival kicks off with the monthly Metung Farmers Market on the Village Green in central Metung

Always a huge selection of locally produced or grown food wine honey and fresh produce Many of our local growers and manufacturers find their way to the Metung market every first Saturday of the month to mix and mingle with visitors the locals and other stall holders

On Sunday from 11am till 4pm the Village Green

will be transformed by a large Event Marquee hold-ing the best East Gippsland has to offer

Eight local wineries will be present allowing you to sample their produce or purchase for later con-sumption The best of East Gippslandrsquos eateries will also be there showcasing the remarkable talent our local producers have when it comes to creating food for your delight

Alongside the Festival will be an art and craft exhibition appropriately titled ldquoThe Colour of Me-tungrdquo open all day Saturday and Sunday

On Monday morning hundreds of Hot Rods will roll into town promising a fantastic display of classic motoring

22 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Markets in Gippsland

LATROBEREH Cork Club Craft Market2nd Saturday of the month(Sept to May)Kay Street Gardens TraralgonContact 0487 342 675

Latrobe Country MarketEvery Sunday 830am - 130 pmLatrobe Road MorwellContact 0407 532 957

Traralgon Farmers Market4th Sat of the month 8am-1pmKay Street GardensContact 5174 2279

Old Gippstown Market - Moe3rd Sat of the month 9am-2pmOld Gippstown Heritage ParkContact 5127 3082

BAW BAWDrouin Craft amp ProduceCivic Park Drouin3rd Sat of month 8am-1230pmContact 0428 252 440

Rokeby Community MarketMain Road Rokeby2nd Sat of month 8am-1pmSeptember to MayContact 56 26 8523

Longwarry Fire Brigade MarketBennett St Longwarry1st Sunday of Month 8am-1pmMarch to DecemberContact 0419 158 946

Yarragon Community Craft amp Produce Market4th Sat of the month 9am-2pmYarragon Public HallCampbell St YarragonContact 5634 2209

EAST GIPPSLANDFarmers MarketSecondary College OvalMcKean St Bairnsdale1st Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5156 9342

Surf Club MarketForeshore Rotundanear the FootbridgeLakes Entrance1st Sun of month 9am-3pmContact 5153 1916

Metung Farmers MarketVillage Green Metung2nd Sat of month 830am-1pmContact 0458 431 844

Paynesville Lions Club MarketGilsenan Reserve Prsquoville2nd Sun of month 8am-1pmContact 0400 327 526

Bairnsdale Uniting Church Car amp Boot MarketGreat Alpine Road Lucknow3rd Sat of month 830-1100am

Bruthen Village MarketBruthen Mechanics HallMain Street Bruthen4th Sat of month 9am-1pmContact 0428 501 634 or03 5156 4148

Lucknow MarketHowitt Park Lucknow4th Sun of month 830-1pmContact 5152 4662

Makers MarketEmporium of Handmade Waresfrom Maker to youBoucher Hall BairnsdaleSaturday June 2 - 9-2pmContact 0412 870 605 or 5152 5484

WELLINGTONHeyfield MarketJohn Greaves Memorial ParkTemple St Heyfield1st Sat of month from 8amContact 5148 0505

Wellington Farmers Market3rd Sat of month 8am-1pmCobb amp Co StablesRaymond Street Sale

Maffra Variety amp Farmers Market1st Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Cobb amp Co Stables Markets1st Sat - Variety Market 8am-1pm2nd Sun - Craft Market 9am-1pm3rd Sat - Farmers Market 8am-1pm4th Sun - Art amp Wine Market 1230-430Contact Mark 0408 057 772wwwcobbandcomarketcomau

Stratford Variety amp Farmers MarketApex Park Princes HighwayStratford4th Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Rosedale Community MarketPrince St Park Rosedale2nd Sun of month 7am-130pmContact 5199 2709

Sale Charity MarketThompson River Canal ReserveSale Gippsland3rd Sun of month 7am-1pmContact 5144 1258

Yarram Variety MarketGuideScout HallCnr Church Rd amp Sth Gipp Hwy1st Sun of month 8am-1pm

Additional markets in YarramPort Albert Regatta - April 8Rutters Park Yarram Tarra Festival - April 9 Monster MarketShowgrounds Buckley StPort Albert Hall Victoria St5th Sun in monthContact 5183 2649

SOUTH GIPPSLANDProm Farmers MarketFoster Showgrounds Foster3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5682 2654 or0427 809 509

Promontory Home Produce amp Craft MarketSundays - April 8 8am-2pmFoster Showgrounds FosterContact 5682 2654

Prom Country Farmers MarketMain St Foster

3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 680 8509

Tarwin Lower MarketTarwin Lower Memorial HallContact 5663 7345 or 5663 7505

Venus Bay Farmers MarketVenus Bay VillageJupiter Bvd Venus BayEvery Sunday in JanuaryContact 5664 0096

Mirboo Nth MarketBaromi Park Mirboo NthLast Sat of month 9am-2pmContact 5668 2465

Sth Gippsland Farmers MarketKoonwarra Memorial ParkKoonwarra1st Sat of month 830am startContact 0408 619 182

Kongwak MarketKorumburra-Wonthaggi Rd KongwakSundays 10-230pmContact 0417 142 478

Coal Creek Farmers MarketCoal Creek Community ParkKorumburra2nd Sat of month 8am-1pm

Toora MarketFormer Bonlac StoreJetty Road Toora2nd Sat of month 830am startContact 5686 2690

Loch Public Hall - Winter MarketLoch Public HallSmith Street Loch2nd Sun of month 9am-1pmMay to September onlyContact 5659 4305

Loch Village MarketRailway Siding Loch2nd Sun of month 830am startContact 5659 0212

Inverloch Farmers MarketThe Glade Inverloch3rd Sunday of month 8am-1pmContact 5664 0096

Chris amp KateFudge Coffee Relish

Spices and DukkahGluten Free Products

Tambo Gourmet Foods

P O Box 21 Swan Reach 3909Ph (03) 5156 4274

Email tambogourmetfoodsgmailcomwwwtambogourmetfoodscom

Locally grown produce is best for so many reasons Some choose to grown their own but what do you do with any excess If you canrsquot grow everything in your garden but still want locally grown even organic do you then resort to the supermarket

Herersquos an even better option Come down to the Cobb and Co Stables Market on a Friday and swap your produce with other growers You can offer fruits vegetables herbs preserves or any other home grownproduced items These can be swapped with other growers So if you have a bumper tomato crop but the zucchinis were a fail then bring your to-matoes and swap with the zucchini green thumb If you have no produce of your own then simply donate some funds which will then be passed on to a local charity

By being involved you will have a chance to network with other growers build community and reduce waste As an added bonus you will be able to increase the range of pro-duce in your kitchen that was grown locallyThis program commences on Friday 1st June 2012 at the Cobb and Co Stables Market complex between 12 and 1pm It is free to participate and if you have any enquiries please call Mark on 03 5143 0370

Bartering with your home grown produce

Huge indoorGarage Sale

Fourth Saturday of the monthindoor garage sale

Bring your garage sale to theCobb amp Co buildingin Raymond St Sale

$20 for 3 metre x 3 metre siteFill it to the brim with

your goods

23wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Cobb amp Co Stables26 MINI SHOPS

OPEN 7 DAYS - 9am - 5pm

A New Concept In Shopping All Under One Roof

199 Raymond St Sale and Rear Carpark Entrance in Desaily st Telephone 03 5143 0370 Mobile 0408 057 772

20 Indoor Party Plan Consultant

Huge 2 day party plan MarketExpo on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th

July 9am-4pm HUGE INDOOR GARAGE SALE-

Held Monthly next one Sat 236 4th Saturday of the

month indoors Cobb amp Co Stables Sale Idea is bring your garage sale to the

Cobb amp Co Building pay $2000 for your

3m by 3m site fill it to the brim with your

stuff 0408057772

Gippsland Market News

East Gippsland Eats was borne out of a lifelong passion for food shared by two sisters Lucy Carson and Jane McKay

Sixth generation Gippslanders they were born and raised in Mel-bourne but chose to return to their ancestral home to raise their fami-lies

Lucy is an Interior Designer who escaped the rat-race of Syd-ney to focus on Pilates and fitness instruction (she now runs Metung Fitness) while Jane has worked in marketing for many years coming from Melbourne a few years ago she currently works part time as well as freelance marketing

Lucyrsquos background in fitness lead to a natural interest in nu-trition and when she found that many of her clients neglected to eat breakfast Lucy came up with the healthiest solution she could find she started to give her clients her own ldquobrandrdquo of muesli a blend

that she had perfected over many years While at the same time Jane was asked to make biscuits for the guests at one of Metungrsquos premier resorts

While these two opportunities presented themselves separately with the serendipitous timing Lucy and Jane saw an opportunity to create a food business something they had both always dreamed of and East Gippsland Eats was born

Seeing the local Farmersrsquo mar-kets as a great place to start Lucy and Jane set to work in Janersquos commercial-grade kitchen in Bru-then Jane as chief cookie-creator and Lucy as master muesli-maker The sisters debuted their home made muesli and biscuits at the Metung Market in October and have become regulars at the mar-kets around the area

Next time yoursquore at a market in the East Gippsland area make sure you stop by

wwweastgippslandeatscomau

See us at the Metung Food

amp Wine Festival

Local muesli andcookie makers

Standing Sculpture Workshop

At ldquoCobb amp Co Stablesrdquo 199 Raymond Street Sale

Come along and make your own beautiful outdoor fabric sculpture with Rhonda Hunt from ldquoFaeries with Attituderdquo Rhonda is a Certified Instructor with Powertex as well as the Victorian Distributor and Instructor Trainer

Sculptures are made using Powertex a water-based non-toxic fabric hardener that has the AP ACMI award You are able to choose from a fisherman faerie culturally based figures or elegant lady A wide selection of colours and fabric are available for the sculpture as well as a choice of bases such as rocks treated pine or natural timber

The new African sculpted heads will also be available for use

Sunday 17th June 930am ndash 400pm All materials are supplied for the workshop just bring your creativity You will need to wear old clothing or bring a

protective apron and it is best not to wear jewellery Tea and coffee available BYO lunch or purchase at nearby venues Cost for the workshop is $160

Mask Sculptureworkshops for kidsWednesday June 27 - $35Wednesday July 4 - $45

Plenty is happening at the Cobb amp Co Markets in Ray-mond Street Sale

These workshops costing $35 for Junersquos Faeries and $45 for Ju-lyrsquos Masks are a perfect creative expression for your kids to enjoy

24 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gluten Free Health Products

Gluten Free Batterbrings joy back toFish amp Chip feasts

About 12 years ago Guy Plateau from Lakes Entrance was looking for a new product he could create His reasons being competition in the fast food industry was cut-throat and he was looking for something dif-ferent to focus his attention on

First Guy tried playing around with different combinations of flours when preparing his batter mixes in LrsquoOcean Fish amp Chips Lakes En-trance

Without any great successes he then happened to be discussing it with his doctor

His doctorrsquos suggestions led him to start experimenting with different versions of a gluten free mixture

At the time there was not much interest in gluten allergies or their re-actions with different people Gluten free dietry requirements were not as popular or well known

After a few samples had been cre-ated Guy sent them off for testing with the Coeliac Society

Upon receipt of Guyrsquos samples they taste tested them and were pleasantly surprised

Their first orders were for sending our samples to their clients number-

ing at the time only a few hundred Australia wide

Since then production has in-creased one hundred fold and Coe-liac sufferers Australia wide now purchase and insist on Guyrsquos original Health Wise Batter Mix

About one year ago Guy sold his business to Bill Boros

Bill has been eager to continue Guyrsquos commitment to providing a healthy alternative to traditional bat-ter mixes sold by take away food out-lets

Bill has not only continued the project but increased distribution throughout the country considerably

When you now order your fish and chips if you see the Health Wise logo make sure you request a ldquoglu-ten free batter pleaserdquo

Full details on Health Wise Batter Mix can be found at wwwcrispybat-tercomau

SomervillersquosWholesaler takeson Crispy Batter

Somervillersquos Wholesale Foods situated in Sale Victoria have been in the food business since 1943

Formerly known as the Hawthorn Dairy they used to bottle and deliver fresh milk using a horse and cart

In 2007 Somervillersquos moved to their present location in 12 Invictus Court Sale to expand both the business and the product range

Now they wholesale over 1500 different product lines

ranging from dry foods chilled frozen meat seafood milk juice packaging and ice products All products are available to food retailers

Owners Andrew and Karen Somerville are pleased to be associated with Crispy Batter supplying food outlets in Mel-bourne and Gippsland with a healthy alternative

Wheat FreeGluten FreeYeast Free

No Salt or SugarNo Dairy products or

Artificial Colors amp Flavors

Enquiries for Crispy Battersalessomervillesnetauwwwsomervillesnetau

Tel 03 5144 2585

Bill Boros - Manager Crispy BatterTel 0429 336 080

wwwcrispybattercomau

Page 7: Gippslander June 2012

7wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

2012 GSI East Gippsland Business Awards

KickbackCottages

Relax in Lakes Entrancein comfortable Cottages

Walking distance to shops cafes amp beaches1 2 amp 3 bedroom Cottages nestled in

treelined park BBQ amp Entertainment area

wwwkickbackcottagescomau

Call Alison on

5155 1998

Prices startfrom

$100per night

per couple

2012 GSI East GippslandBusiness Awards

Application forms available nowwwweastgippslandbusinessawardscomau

East Gippsland businesses are encouraged to enter the 2012 GSI East Gippsland Business Awards which will be presented at a gala dinner on October 19

Entries open on June 1 and all local businesses are eligible to en-ter the awards which recognise businesses and business people in East Gippsland and their contribu-tion to the region

There is also a range of spon-sorship options for businesses that wish to support the event Spon-sors reap the benefits of having their business name and logo in-cluded on a range of high-profile marketing and promotional mate-rial

Held each year by the East Gippsland Business and Regional Tourism Association (EGBRTA) the GSI East Gippsland Business Awards cover all industries in East Gippsland

This year awards will be pre-sented in categories including retail manufacturing trades and construction professional servic-es tourism agribusiness health and community personal services hospitality and accommodation and a new category for Eco-Ad-venture

There are also two ldquoexception-

alrdquo awards The Young Achiev-errsquos Award and the Outstanding Achievement Award

ldquoThe 2012 GSI East Gippsland Business Awards offer a great opportunity for businesses to do some marketing and promote their achievementsrdquo says the Execu-tive Officer Patricia Fulcher ldquoIt also presents businesses with a chance to get some constructive feedbackrdquo

Ms Fulcher says the 2012

awards are shaping up to be an-other successful event with an in-fusion of new ideas this year

ldquoThe East Gippsland Business and Regional Tourism Associa-tion is encouraging all business in East Gippsland to apply We can provide assistance to any business that would like help with their ap-plicationrdquo

Application forms available atwwweastgippslandbusinessa-

wardscomau

EG Mayor Dick Ellis Chair EGRBTA Ian Harrison Tim Bull MP Glen San-ford CEO GSI and Patricia Fulcher Executive Office EGRBTA

BusinessAwards2012

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2012 GSI East Gippsland

Business Awards

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Be recognised for your business success and contribution to the economy and lifestyle of East Gippsland

Entries open now

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B26

494

Choir to farewell theCorque on itrsquos final voyage

After 20 years of plying the North Arm in Lakes Entrance filled to the gunwhales with hap-py customers The Corque is be-ing retired

Geoff Mahlook owner and op-erator of the Wyanga Park Winery has been operating the Corque since 1992 when it was purchased from Lakes Alexandrina in South Australia

ldquoShe was brought to Lakes En-trance on the back of a truck and has since carried more than 50000 passengers up the North Armrdquo said Mr Mahlook

ldquoWersquove had a great time being part of the charter boat scene here in Lakes Entrance but now itrsquos time to focus on our core business making and selling winerdquo he said

ldquoWersquoll leave the boating opera-tions to the charter professionals of which there are plenty in Lakes Entrancerdquo

The last voyage of the Corque will be on Sunday June 9 2012

The Corquersquos final voyage will be manned by the Nowa Nowa

Menrsquos Choir who will sing dirges and no doubt lift a glass or two to mourn the ending of an era

For those wishing to make a fi-nal booking on the Corque before

June 9 contact the Wyanga Park Winery on 03 5155 1508 or visit the Lakes Entrance website wwwlakesentrancecom where you can book online

8 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Briagalong Art amp Film Feature

BIG SCREEN COMING TO BRIAGOLONG

8 ndash 10 JUNE 2012

OPENING NIGHT IN BRIAGOLONGFRIDAY 8 JUNE 800PMTHE CUP (PG)A triumphant and courageous true story about champion jockey Damien Oliver from the director of Phar Lap and The Lighthorsemen

A light supper will follow the screening

Tickets $10$8 concession ticket sales from 715pm

FAMILY SCREENINGSATURDAY 9 JUNE 1100AMHAPPY FEET TWO (PG)Tickets $2

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 130PMTHE EYE OF THE STORM (MA15+)Tickets $10$8 concession

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 400PMANY QUESTIONS FOR BEN (M)Tickets $10$8 concession

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 700PMBRIAGOLONG FAST FILMMAKING CHALLENGE SCREENING amp AWARDS NIGHT (UC)PLUS ST KILDA SHORTS (UC)Tickets $10$8 concession includes entry to Red Dog at 900pm

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 900PMRED DOG (PG)A warmndashhearted story about a dog that becomes an outback legend Josh Lucas Rachael Taylor and Luke Ford star opposite Koko the red kelpie in this box offi ce smash

Tickets $10$8 concession

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 1030AMTHE ARTIST (PG)Winner of 5 Academy Awards

Tickets $10$8 concession

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 100PMSOUTH SOLITARY (M)Tickets $10$8 concession

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 345PMORANGES AND SUNSHINE (M)Tickets $10$8 concession

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 730PMTHE HUNTER (M)Tickets $10$8 concession

VENUE amp TICKETSBriagolong Mechanicsrsquo Institute Hall Avon Street Briagolong

Festival Pass $30 entry to all fi lms

Tickets available at the door

persons under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian

wwwnfsagovaubigscreen

THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR MEDIA PARTNER

Riverstone CafeFriendly Country Hospitality

Fresh Menu with Local ProduceGreat Coffee and Homemade Cakes and Slices

Relaxing Alfresco Outdoor AreaOpen 7 Days from Breakfast to 430pm

Open For Dinner by BookingFully Licensed

VISIT AURAZ NEXT DOORBeautiful Gifts Jewellery Insence Scarves Clothing

Local Art Handicrafts and much more

Forbes Street BriagolongPhone 03 5145 5566

Briagolong General Store amp Post Office

Fuel GroceriesIce Newsagency

Open 7 Days 8am - 7pm

6 Avon st BriagolongPhone 5145 5200

Ten years ago a group of artists in the township of Briagolong es-tablished ldquoThe Big Galleryrdquo (in a very little building) It is now the briagolongartgallery in very spacious accommodation

Celebrating this milestone is an exhibition of work past and pre-sent 20 painters printmakers and drawers extraordinaire will be exhibiting the best of their work done over the last decade

Diverse subject matter executed with talent and consummate skill has been an ongoing hallmark of this group

Many of the artists involved themselves in a recent renovation which converted what was the old Briagolong garage to a vibrant ex-hibition space still retaining the heritage value and appearance of the building

This is a great opportunity to visit an exciting and beautiful gal-lery space Certainly more spa-cious than the first gallery

The exhibition ldquoHappy Re-turnsrdquo will have an official open-ing on Sunday the 27th May at 200pm and will continue till 8th of July all welcome

Open Saturday and Sundays 11am to 400pm or by appoint-ment

The Gallery is situated at the corner of Forbes and Avon Sts Briagolong

Contact 03 51 455439 or email briagolongartgallerygmailcom

From LittleGalleries BigGalleries Grow

CommunityHouse for all

Briagolong Community House has provided learning course to the Briagolong Com-munity since its inception in 1992

Originally meetings and cours-es were held at the Mechanicsrsquo Institute and the local primary school

In 1999 after much assistance from the Maffra Shire Council a purpose built extension was added to the Mechanics Institute Hall where all courses and meetings now take place

Everything from computer courses for beginners and ad-vanced yoga practice and patch-work quilting are available

Courses run in the mornings afternoons and some evenings

The Community House has computers you can access for a small fee of $2 per hour Word pro-cessing spreadsheets and even the Internet is available

For more information go to wwwbriagolongcomau

Briagolong CommunityHouse Inc

RedgumReview

The Redgum Review is Bri-agolongrsquos own community news-letter published monthly

A group of dedicated volunteers put together the newsletter each month relying on contributions from the public and business own-ers alike

The newsletter can be down-loaded from their website on the 7th day of each month

If yoursquod like to contribute email in Word format to bchbr-igolongcomau

Briagolong Hotel

8 - 10 Forbes Street Briagolong VIC 3860Tel (03) 5145 5202

Fax (03) 5145 5202

The Briagolong Hotel provides a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where you can enjoy a great meal and

really cold beer

briagolongartgallerycnr avon amp forbes sts briagolong 3860

HAPPY RETURNSan exhibition celebrating the galleryrsquos 10th

anniversary by showcasing the work of past and present artists associated with the gallery

current may 26 - 8 july 2012gallery open 11 - 4 sat amp sun

t 03 5145 5454 or 03 5145 5439e briagolongartgallerygmailcom

w briagolongartgallerycom

9wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Briagalong Big Screen Film Festival

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 100PM South Solitary DirWrit Shirley Barrett 2010 110 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A young unmarried woman arrives on an isolated island with her uncle the new lighthouse keeper Starring Miranda Otto Barry Otto and Marton Csokas

Stunningly photographed South Solitary is a very special filmDavid Stratton at thE MoViES

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 345PMorangES and SunShinE Dir Jim Loach Writ Rona Munro 2010 104 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

This masterfully mounted slow-burn drama tells the true story of British social worker Margaret Humphreys (Emily Watson) who in the 1980s sought to locate the victims of a secret government policy that shipped poor children to the colonies with the promise of a better life Starring Hugo Weaving Emily Watson and David Wenham

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 730PMthE huntEr Dir Daniel Nettheim Writ Julia Leigh (novel) Alice Addison Wain Fimeri 2010 100 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

Based on the acclaimed novel by Julia Leigh The Hunter is a powerful psychological drama that tells the story of Martin (Willem Dafoe) a mercenary sent from Europe by a mysterious biotech company to the Tasmanian wilderness on a dramatic hunt for the last Tasmanian Tiger

The Hunter is a compelling and beautifully made filmDavid Stratton at thE MoViES

tiMEtaBlEdatE tiME FilM

FrEE SChool SCrEEningS

Fri 8 Jun 1000am Little Big Shots (UC)

Fri 8 Jun 1245pm Bran Nue Dae (PG)

gEnEral SCrEEningS

Fri 8 Jun 800pm OPENING NIGHT The Cup (PG)

Sat 9 Jun 1100am FAMILY SCREENING Happy Feet Two (PG)

Sat 9 Jun 130pm The Eye of the Storm (MA15+)

Sat 9 Jun 400pm Any Questions for Ben (M)

Sat 9 Jun 700pm Briagolong Fast Filmmaking Shorts Awards + St Kilda Shorts (UC)

Sat 9 Jun 900pm Red Dog (PG)

Sun 10 Jun 1030am The Artist (PG)

Sun 10 Jun 100pm South Solitary (M)

Sun 10 Jun 345pm Oranges and Sunshine (M)

Sun 10 Jun 730pm The Hunter (M)persons under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian

VEnuE amp tiCKEtS Briagolong Mechanicsrsquo institute hall (tickets at door) Avon Street Briagolong

Check program for ticket prices Festival Pass $30 ndash see all the films for one low price

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

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youtubecomnfsaaustwwwnfsagovaubigscreen

FILM FESTIVAL

BRIAGOLONG

JUNE 8ndash10

BIG SCREENBIG SCREEN

MEdIA PARTNER

welcome to Big Screen 2012

oPEning nightFRIDAY 8 JUNE 800PMthE CuP Dir Simon Wincer Writ Simon Wincer Eric OrsquoKeefe 2011 106 mins (PG)

Tickets $10 $8 concession Ticket sales from 715pm A light supper will follow the screening of The Cup

In 2002 Damien Oliver was the best jockey in the land the beloved son and grandson of noted jockeys before him When tragedy strikes his family just days before the Melbourne Cup will Damien decide to ride the spirited Media Puzzle A triumphant and courageous true story from the director of Phar Lap and The Lighthorsemen

A big-screen experience with lavish production design and geographical scopehellip This is polished mainstream filmmaking Scott Murray thE agE

FaMily SCrEEningSATURDAY 9 JUNE 1100AM haPPy FEEt two Dir George Miller Writ George Miller Gary Eck Warren Coleman Paul Livingston 2011 100 mins (PG)

Tickets $2

Itrsquos time to get happy In the footsteps of the Academy Award winning Happy Feet comes this comic musical adventure for all ages

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 130PMthE EyE oF thE StorM Dir Fred Schepisi Writ Patrick White (novel) Judy Morris 2011 114 mins (MA15+)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

Elizabeth (Charlotte Rampling) is a once great beauty who controls her staff and her adult children to the very end Judy Davis plays the daughter with a failed marriage into French nobility Geoffrey Rush plays the son a playboy actor with a knighthood Based on the novel by Nobel Prize winner Patrick White from director Fred Schepisi this is a sharp and ruthlessly comic exploration of family relationships

hellipthe array of talent in and around this film makes this a grand effortMargaret Pomeranz at thE MoViES

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 400PMany QuEStionS For BEnDir Rob Sitch Writ Santo Cilauro Tom Gleisner Rob Sitch 2011 114 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A romantic comedy about a perennial bachelor (Josh Lawson from Thank God Yoursquore Here The Librarians and Sea Patrol) who starts to question his lifestyle From the Aussie comedy outfit Working Dog creators of The Castle The Dish and The Panel

urbane and sophisticatedVicky Roach thE daily tElEgraPh

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 700PM Briagolong FaSt FilMMaKing ChallEngE SCrEEning + awardS night2012 (UC)

Tickets $10 $8 concession Ticket price includes entry to Red Dog at 900pm

Watch films made around Briagolong by Fast Film Challengers at the Fast Filmmaking Competition screening Support and see your friends family and town up on the Big Screen

PluS St Kilda ShortS2010 45 mins (UC)A sampling of short films from some of Australiarsquos most exciting new talent direct from the St Kilda Film Festival

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 900PM rEd dog Dir Kriv Stenders Writ Louis de Berniegraveres (novel) Daniel Taplitz 2011 92 mins (PG)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A warm-hearted story about a dog that becomes an outback legend Luke Ford Josh Lucas Rachael Taylor and Noah Taylor star opposite Koko the red kelpie In the tradition of Lassie this comedy adapted from the Louis de Berniegraveres best-selling novel is based on a true story

This superb all-ages picture gets everything rightLeigh Paatsch hErald Sun

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 1030AMthE artiSt DirWrit Michael Hazanavicius 2011 100 mins (PG)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A loving recreation of Hollywood in the 1920s on the verge of the introduction of sound As silent movie star George Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion he sparks with Peppy Miller a young dancer set for a big break Starring Jean Dujardain Beacutereacutenice Bejo John Goodman James Cromwell

This is not a work of film history but rather a generous touching and slightly daffy expression of unbridled movie love AO Scott nEw yorK tiMES

winner 3 AACTA awards

winner AACTA award

winner 5 Academy

Award

winner 3 GoldenGlobes

winner 7 BAFTAS

The Big Screen Film Festival will return to Briagolong for the eighth big year with a weekend full of screenings

Opening Night on Friday June 8 fea-tures the triumphant and courageous Aus-tralian horse racing story The Cup

At the heart of this true story is Damien Oliver a young jockey who loses his only brother in a tragic racing accident just days before the 2002 Melbourne Cup

Opening Night tickets include a light supper at the Mechanicsrsquo Institute Hall af-ter the screening hosted by the Mechanicsrsquo Institute Hall Committee

On the evening of Saturday June 9 enjoy the second Briagolong Fast Film Making Challenge Screening and Awards Night Watch films made around Briagolong by Fast Film Challengers Support and see your friends family and town up on the Big Screen PLUS a special sneak preview of the St Kilda Short Film Festival touring program ndash straight from St Kilda

ldquoThe Big Screen Film Festival gives Gippsland audiences the opportunity to enjoy an array of award-winning and ac-claimed filmsrdquo said Festival Co-ordinator Gordana Bacic ldquoWe are especially de-lighted to be returning to Briagolong for the eighth time Itrsquos a fantastic weekend of filmsrdquo said Gordana

Big Screen Film Festival is an initiative of the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) and brings new and archival films to audiences across regional and rural Australia

Other Briagolong Big Screen film festi-val highlights include feature films Happy Feet Two The Artist The Eye of the Storm and The Hunter

For screening and ticket details check the printed program in town or go to wwwnfsagovaubigscreen

Big Screen FilmFestival 8 years on

10 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gippslander Newspaper

Gippslandrsquos Newspaper

This month wersquove decided to display both our website and Face-book page to demonstrate what other businesses can do as well as showcase what wersquore up to

Between Mark Watson and Shane Kidd a new newspaper has been born for Gippsland

Now in itrsquos third edition print-ed monthly it reaches out to an es-timated 60000 readership across Gippsland

In tandem with the printed newspaper is the online version here at wwwgippslandercomau

A few features of the website is the ability to use the RSS news subscription service By signing up to an RSS feed you can receive in your email inbox every article that is uploaded to the website

A full dis-

tribution map can be found show-ing all 450 outlets where the Gipp-slander is circulated each month

Please support your local dis-tributors as without them this wouldnrsquot be possible

A full Market listing is also available updated regularly to en-able you to find which market is on where across Gippsland

Signup to our monthly News-letter via the website send us a Letter to the Editor check our Advertising Rates or simply ac-cess the site to have a good read of local Gippsland stories about Gippslanders

Facebook - is itreally necessary

Many business owners when faced with the prospect of having to setup a website for their business can feel overwhelmed and totally not up to the task

Then if having one website wasnrsquot enough now yoursquore told you need a Facebook page as well

Do not despair itrsquos not any-where near as difficult to setup a Facebook page as it is to setup and maintain your business website

There are no hosting fees no domain name registration and generally no technical upgrades or maintenance

Yoursquove just got to figure out how to use Facebook then be prepared to re-learn it every six months when they change or up-date their interface

Setting up is as simple as sign-ing yourself up for a Facebook ac-count This account will be in your personal name and will only be your personal Facebook page

Next you create a new ldquoBusi-ness Pagerdquo This page works ex-actly the same as your personal page with a few hidden extras

People cannot be ldquofriendsrdquo with your business page They can only

Like your business page As well your business page can only Like other business pages it cannot be-come friends with anyone

Thus the aim of the game is to get as many people to Like your page as possible The more Likes you have the more exposure your business postings will receive

When you post a comment special or photo on your business page it then feeds out to the News Feed on all your Likers pages

They can then Like your in-dividual posts or they can Share your posts meaning they re-post your article on their Wall which then appears on their friends News Feeds

Your news or specials can very quickly spread out to a huge net-work of friends and their friends In my opinion itrsquos the cheapest and easiest way of spreading your good news Our Facebook page is to be found at wwwfacebookcomgippslander

450 Outlets across Gippsland

11wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Home Farm Business

The dyingart of thetechnophobe

It used to be fun being a technophobe Complaining about pro-graming video recorders wondering why disks didnrsquot already come formatted referring to the internet as the lsquoworld wide webrsquo won-dering why everyone knew how to download movies except you and having to learn new verbs almost daily - blog Google Skype poke tweet spam like surf youtube phish hack upload download VOIP browse bookmark etc

These days however even committed technophobes are fast running out of excuses Itrsquos get-ting harder to get traction with grievances when computers are up and running as soon as you switch them on when a novice can cre-ate movies and slideshows in min-utes when all your gadgets sync automatically and when you can accrue 400 friends without ever talking to them

Back when a search engine was a friendly librarian Apple realised that technology and gadgets could be both beautiful and user friendly

Apple didnrsquot invent the computer MP3 players mobile phones or e-readers They effectively just sim-plified the steps involved in using them and turned the hardware into works of art

It has never been easier to com-municate and learn to do things faster and smarter In the process technology can even positively impact the environment through innovation and lateral thinking

Sadly for technophobes they will need a new focus Theyrsquore not the sought after specialists they once were Politics perhaps

Remember setting up the VCR

wwwgippslandercomauwwwfacebookcomgippslander

Forestry woodchippingand protecting our Koalas

Eden woodchip in the redEden export woodchip mill has just recorded its first

ever loss in 40 years of woodchipping East Gippsland forests Losses disclosed to ASIC total $126430

Mystery surrounds the accumulated losses at the mill considering the majority of their products (trees) are currently subsidised by the Baillieu Government

Baillieu Govt slashes environment budgetThe latest budget has axed $130 million from the Vic

Govtrsquos environmental departments This includes post-bushfire work and climate change programs

Logging subsidies however enjoy a continued hand-out of over $50 million

How much can a koala bearVictoriarsquos koalas have been excluded from being list-

ed by the Federal Government as a vulnerable speciesQueensland NSW and ACT koalarsquos can rest easy fol-

lowing the rulings Their habitat cannot be razed to the ground without extensive government interference

Koalas in the Strzelecki forests however were not af-forded that protection Most of their habitat is on private land available for clear felling to feed the Maryvale pa-per mill

12 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gippsland Real Estate

A 4

B 2

C 2

Price $$549500Internet 3254245Contact Chris Morrison 0419 381 832

Sale 178 Macalister StreetLUXURY PRESTIGIOUS LOCATIONbullCharming spacious amp open informal living bullSeparate dining or sitting room bullLarge bedrooms bullBeautifully appointed bathroom bull2nd shower bullBeautifully manicured gardens bullSalersquos most sought after address

Sale 34 Dryden PlaceCOMFORTABLE AFFORDABLE AS NEWbullFantastic open plan kitchenmealsfamily bullSupersized bedrooms bullSpacious lounge bullNortherly aspect to living areas bullDucted central heating + split system ac bullSun drenched al-fresco bullGreat value for money

Price $329500Internet 3971845Contact Chris Morrison 0419 381 832

4 A 2 B 2 C

A 3

B 2

C 2

Price $329500Internet 3799659Contact Stephen Chalmer 0419 381 831

Sale 1135 Market StreetBRILLIANT AS NEW TOWNHOUSEbullSpacious open plan living bullExcellent kitchen amp bathrooms bullSunny northerly aspect bullDucted central heating bullSplit system air conditioner bullDbl garage with secure access bullOwn title - no body corporate

Sale Unit 1102 Stawell StreetNeat affordablelocatioNbullClose to CBD bullLovely private garden bullLight and airy bullWell equipped kitchen and bathroom bullCosy lounge bullLock up garage bullSuit investorowner occupier

Price $229500Internet 3997505Contact Stephen Chalmer 0419 381 831

3 A 1 B 1 C

237-239 Raymond Street SaleTelephone 03 5144 4333 wwwchalmercomaustephencchalmercomau

Opening Hours Sale Monday - Friday 9am - 530pm Saturday - 9am - 3pm Sunday - 11am - 2pmOpening Hours Morwell Monday - Friday 9am - 530 pm Sat 9am -1pm

381 - 385 Corner of Raymond amp Macarthur Streets Sale 3850 Phone 03 5144 7715 Mobile 0433 666 014

NOW OPEN IN MORWELL amp SALE

244 Commercial Rd Morwell Ph 03 5133 0883

wwwmattressbedssalecomau

13wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Gippsland Real Estate

20 Myer Street Lakes Entrance Ph (03) 5155 3555 Gary Henry 0418 516 164 wwwgaryhenryrealestatecomau Brendan King 0407 302 273

QUALITY IN ABUNDANCE $470000 Set on a spacious 1500m2 lot in pleasant surrounds this refreshingly different home has a style of its own with the vendors doing the extra to ensure a high end finished product With focus on the kitchen living area main bedroom and ensuite there is also a lovely entry stairway and balustrade as well as a beautiful sitting room where you can escape with a book and a wine A mere 25 years old and still very much a new home

QUIET COURT BY THE BEACH $462000 Living by the beach allows you to enjoy the ocean and lake at your doorstep Situated on over 900m2 at the head of the court the home comprises separate lounge kitchen dining sunroom three bedrooms and two bathrooms The outdoor entertaining area is decked and paved and enclosed with bistro blinds for all year round use There is a spa and fire place landscaped gardens large garage with ensuite and double carport high enough for a large van

A CLEAR CUT WINNER $338000 No need for a photo finish here this home romps it in Every conceivable box has been ticked With some homes you just know and when the price is more than right the only thing left to do is say yes The pictures tell no lies - this wonderful three bedroom two bathroom home will please you no end - inside and out front to back Some people put in years to get a home and surrounds looking like this but you can have it in 60 days - more or less

BRIGHT amp LIGHT $220000 Lake Tyers Beach within a stroll to shop and Tavern Great investment property or holiday home comprising three bedrooms and open plan living sunny verandah and lock-up garage Low maintenance and ready for you to put your personal touches to

GET OUT - OF TOWN $330000 Yoursquoll never appreciate living country until yoursquove give it a go so consider this very homely property only 15 minutes from town This is proof that it doesnrsquot cost the earth to own a good home and a few acres (7 in fact) where you could run a horse if you want Comprises three bedrooms a neat little kitchen and dining area plus a cosy lounge and huge covered deck make it all worthwhile And with an awesome shed and more tank water than yoursquoll ever need why are you waiting

LAKES VIEW ESTATE SELECTED LOTS NOW $110000 EACH

If yoursquore looking for town lake and ocean views with 9 holes of golf at your doorstep then Lakes View Estate is the place to be Situated just four minutes from the town centre Lakes View Estate offers 43 magnificent allotments with all services and a variety of blocks allowing for plenty of room with sizes ranging from 686msup2 to 1563msup2

29 SOLD

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Come in and see us for great driveaway deals todayTurnbull Toyota Demo Sale

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Floating DragonCantonese style cuisine overlooking the majestic Western Boat Harbour Lakes Entrance

An abundance of local seafood produce and wine

Dinner - Tuesday to Sunday from 600pm Yum-Cha served Sundays from Noon till 200pm

Fully Licensed(no BYO)

For Reservations

Ph 03 5155 1400

wwwfloatingdragoncomau160 Esplanade Western Boat

Harbour Lakes Entrance

Gippsland Good Food

A homemade dumpling that will surly impress your friends and family

What you need

bull 1 Packet of Wonton wrap-pers (available from most supermarkets)

bull 150g fatty pork mince

bull 150g chicken mince

bull 2 Tablespoons good qual-ity Soya Sauce

bull 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce

bull 1 Teaspoon fine white pepper

bull frac14 Cup of finely chopped spring onion

bull 1 Dessert spoon of salt

bull 1 Tablespoon of corn flour

bull 1 Teaspoon Sesame oil

Combine all the above ingredi-ents together in a bowl mix and let stand for 30minutes

Place a small amount of meat filling in the center of the Wonton wrapper and fold so the edges join Pinch the edges together to form a pleat Repeat this process for the remaining dumplings Steam the dumplings for 12-15 minutes de-

pending on their thickness Serve with soya sauce and chopped Spring onion

Recipe kindly supplied by the Floating Dragon Restaurant Lakes Entrance

Phone 03 5155 1400

Prawn and Garlic Chive Dumplings fromthe Floating Dragon Restaurant

Make your own Dumplings

Tambo Gourmet Foodsrsquo rel-ish and jams are handmade in small batches using fruit and vegetables sourced locally from growers using organic principles where possible

Situated on the edge of the Coulqhoun Forest East Gipps-land Tambo Gourmet Foods pro-duce all their products in a purpose built kitchen

Their range of pre mixed gour-met spices allows the customer to conveniently add taste and vari-ety to their cooking Their range is growing weekly

The selection of over 20 fla-vours of traditionally made Glu-ten Free fudge with itrsquos smooth creamy non grainy texture will really excite your taste buds

Dukkah is the latest addition There are 6 different varieties to choose from and the biggest prob-lem customers have is ldquowhich one will I buythey are all so goodrdquo The only additive is sea salt

Look for their stall at local mar-kets in East Gippsland and south-ern NSW or visit them online at wwwtambogourmetfoodscom for more information

Gourmet foodsfrom Tambo

To get started you will need 2kg organic rye flour you can use wholemeal but it must con-tain no leavening agents a large wide-mouthed bowl left un-sealed and a spoon

Mix one cup plain flour with slightly less than one cup warm water in the jar stirring vigorously at least twice a day for 2-3 days Store the jar in warm 30C location and check for bubbles which will appear as it begins to ferment

At this time remove 90 of the mixture then feed the culture with another cup of plain flour and slightly less warm water stirring well You may need to repeat this process of feeding the culture at 12-hour intervals for a few more days until you have a culture powerful enough to leaven your loaves The confirmation of this is a layer of foam 3-4cm thick

You now have an activating culture ready to move to the first proofing stage or you may wish to refrigerate the culture (never freeze it) for a more convenient time

The culture will happily live in the fridge for many months if it is adequately looked after

For the first proof remove the bubbling culture from its jar and scoop into a large mixing bowl large enough for the dough to at least double its size

Then add 2 cups warm wa-ter and 3 cups plain flour slowly adding the flour and stirring well (donrsquot be too concerned with lumps as the wild yeasts will eat these up)

Cover the bowl with a dry cloth or cling wrap and place in a warm location 32C for up to 12 hours

This is the time when the lacto-ba-cilli necessary for the special sour dough taste develop and the car-bon dioxide that leavens the loaf is produced You can experiment with the amount of time taken in first proofing and the related fla-vour of the bread

After the first proof is com-pleted remember to remove one cup of the culture and refrigerate it so you will always have an ac-tivating culture on hand Now you are ready to add whatever flours seeds nuts fruit vegies fats oils herbs and spices you wish to in-clude in your bread A good tip is to warm any liquids you will be using in your recipe as it helps leaven the resulting dough

Hope Farm breads and produce can be found at most East Gipps-land Farmers Markets

Their website is wwwhopefarmcomau

How to makeyour ownSour Dough

Recipe supplied byHope Farm

wwwhopefarmcomau

Ph 0404 013 209ploughmanspantrybigpondcomau

Sale VIC 3850

Traditional gourmet preserves and condiments Ploughmans Pantry range of products are

available through local markets and by mail order Send us a

message on facebook email us at ploughmanspantrybigpondcom

or phone us on 0404013209 to place an order

Ploughmans Pantry

wwwfacebookcomploughmanspantry

If black pepper be the king of spices then surely chilli must be the queen Its ability to offer a pure heat and a mild sweet-ness has seen its integration into many of todayrsquos popular dishes

Chillies and the focus on the different variety types with their differing flavours and heat lev-els is being tipped by many food writers as one of the hottest food trends for 2013

The heat is created by a chemi-cal called capsaicin which does not dissolve in water which is why drinking water does not bring any relief The best relief comes from yoghurt milk or better still alcohol such as wine or beer

The amount of capsaicin in the chilli can be tested and is de-scribed as Scoville Heat Units or SHUs Jalapeno Tabasco sauce and chipotles are at the lower end of the scale at 3500 SHUs with a variety of chilli at every SHU all the way up to the worldrsquos hottest chilli the Bhut Jolokia at almost 1 and a half million

A serious chilli indeed particu-larly when you consider police capsicum spray is rated at 2 mil-lion SHUs with pure capsaicin at an SHU of 16 million

Hot ampSpicey

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Opening Hours Sale Monday - Friday 9am - 530pm Saturday - 9am - 3pm Sunday - 11am - 2pmOpening Hours Morwell Monday - Friday 9am - 530 pm Sat 9am -1pm

381 - 385 Corner of Raymond amp Macarthur Streets Sale 3850 Phone 03 5144 7715 Mobile 0433 666 014

NOW OPEN IN MORWELL amp SALE

244 Commercial Rd Morwell Ph 03 5133 0883

wwwmattressbedssalecomau

Morwell

Victoriarsquospremiereroses

Winter isnrsquot really the time to be talking about roses or rose gardens

But if yoursquore a rose enthusiast now is the time you start thinking about the pruning thinning and re-planting new or existing varieties in your garden

The Morwell Centenary Rose Garden is situated at the entrance to the town of Morwell in the Latrobe Valley

Four acres of gardens with 116 beds of which there are 3000 differ-ent rose varities Both hybrids and traditional favourites

The ldquoFriends of the Gardenrdquo and the Morwell Centenary Rose Gar-den Advisory Committee are the keepers and guardians of Victoriarsquos largest rose garden

A pruning weekend is planned for Saturday June 30 and Sunday July 12012

Demonstrations will be held at 10am and 2pm on each day Pam-phlets will be available on the ex-pertise of pruning Tea and coffee will be available Call the secretary on 03 5134 1039 for details

So winter isnrsquot such a bad time to be talking roses Get out the clip-pers and start sharing those cuttings around

wwwmorwellrosegardencomau

UniversitygamesJuly 2

The 2012 Southern University Games will take place in Latrobe City from July 2-6 2012

Planning has now been un-derway for several months with 1800 participants expected for this years games

The University Games came about through the need for sport and recreational programs to be included on university campuses around Australia

Studies have been performed showing that the inclusion of sport participation as part of the univer-sity curriculum has many advan-tages for both students and teach-ers alike There is a very close link between physical fitness and aca-demic performance

A full social program has been arranged for all participants of this years games including the Open-ing Ceremony planned for Mon-

day July 2 along with evening events throughout the week

There will be a Mexican Fiesta Retro Sports evening and to finish it off a Pirate Parrrrty on Thurs-day

The closing ceremony will be held on Friday July 6 the final day of competitions

More information can be ob-tained by visiting their website at wwwunisportcomau

The Southern University Games administrative centre has all information relating to volun-teers participants UTMs and oth-ers

It is situated at the GippsTAFE Academy Princes Highway Traralgon open everyday from 8am till 5pm

17wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Home amp Garden

The width and breadth of Gippslandrsquos creative juices never cease to amaze me Here based in the forested Strezlecki Ranges in Gippsland Tony Smith Fine Furniture specialises in original contemporary furni-ture

Tony is drawn to the earthiness and inherent beauty of timber en-joying the process of turning raw timber into a handcrafted piece Combining timber with other ele-ments adds a special interest and focus on different aspects of the finished item

Clients are intimately involved in the entire process

As a designer and maker of unique pieces Tonyrsquos work has both a local and international cli-entele He regularly showcases items in local art shows and exhi-bitions Locally made and hand-crafted his pieces are supplied to Gippsland retail galleries

Private clients can contact Tony to have their individual creation designed and crafted to their per-sonal specifications Clients are intimately involved in the entire process from the initial conceptu-al idea through to detailed design and timber selection

Using sound design principals all pieces are crafted with fas-tidious attention to detail Whilst Tonyrsquos pieces are innovative the emphasis is on functionality and durability A combination of tra-

ditional (eg hand-cut dovetails) and modern joinery techniques are used where appropriate to empha-sis the natural beauty of the timber and ensure its structural integrity

Preferring Gippsland timbers all timber used in Tonyrsquos pieces is hand selected to meet design specifications and to accentuate the natural beauty of the finished item Many pieces utilise curves and shaping and in some cases natural edged timber to soften the overall appearance

Some items incorporate multi-ple timbers and additional materi-als (ie stainless steel) contrasting the warmth of timber with the cool of other elements Every effort is made to utilise all materials in an environmentally sustainable man-ner A variety of finishes (Danish oil polyurethane etc) can be ap-plied to meet individual client needs

For more information or con-tact Tony visit his website at www tonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Have you joined the retail revolution

Retail is not dead it is merely evolving As technology im-proves the greatest competition for many retailers is no longer coming from down the street but rather from overseas

The risk is that retailers try to compete on price alone Shipping scale labour and lack of GST will ensure that overseas online offer-ings always remain cheaper

Those retailers that are making their way side-by-side their online counterparts are those retailers that have embraced the new tech-nology that enables them to of-fer unparalleled service and after sales support

That said technology can also create opportunity Customer loyalty is not built on price alone Bricks and mortar retailers can provide something that online re-tailers never will the experience

Consider Apple It does not dis-count nor compete in price wars with other leading brands and yet its sales grow exponentially Why do you think that is

Apart from an exceptional product suite Apple has created an unparalleled user experience Everything from the product func-tionality to the design of the box that the hardware comes in and to the Apple stores themselves

The stores are clean simple and pragmatic Staff are plentiful and

there are no queues Every staff member can take payments and email receipts via their iPhone Itrsquos all about the experience

Compare that sort of experience with an online shopping escapade Therersquos no atmosphere no touch-ing or feeling and no personal in-teraction between human beings

To harness the best of both worlds retailers need to keep the personal efficient real experience that shoppers so desire as well as incorporate technology to ensure a smooth hassle free experience for their customers

The guys at Wealie have created the Wealie Universal Loyalty Card App along similar principles to help businesses engage their cus-tomers and to add value in ways that are placed above discounts

Technology can complement and enhance the user experience of any retailer If yoursquore afraid of new technology ask the kids

Checkout the free App on their website wwwwealiecomau

Sustainable furniture

Visit Tony Smithrsquos website at wwwtonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Shoppers preferexperience over price

18 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

bullExplore 60 heritage buildings that tell the history of South Gippsland bullRide the train bull Discover the old fashioned General Store bullHave a game of chess bull View the Community Art Gallery bull Picnic by the lake bull Shop at the Farmers Market bull Checkout the Sustainability Centre bull Take a Ghost Tour bull Lunch at the Pig lsquon Whistle bull Enjoy our regular family fun events

Itrsquos a big day out

South Gippsland Highway Korumburra 3950

Telephone (03) 5655 1811 wwwcoalcreekvillagecomau

Teddy Bears Picnic 10 June Pirates Day 23 September Literary Festival 13 October Halloween 27 October

Ghost Tours 1 Saturday of the month

Farmers Market 2 Saturday

of the month

Open Thursday to Monday 10am ndash 430pm 7 days over Victorian School Holidays

Your School can visit Coal Creek

Check out our Education program

Have your Wedding or Special Occasion at the Pig amp Whistle cafeacute

Coal Creek Events

19wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Loch Food amp Wine Festival

Carringtons of Loch Village

Open 7 days Ph 5659 4215 wwwcarringtonscomau

LampsClocksKitchenalia2nd hand furniture

Proud supporter of Loch Village Food amp Wine Festival

Loch Food amp Wine FestivalQueens Birthday Long Weekend June 2 - June 11

For the 5th year in a row the Historic Loch Village is putting on their Food amp Wine Festival

With activities planned from Saturday June 2 through to Mon-day June 11 it promises to be the biggest and best yet

The Festival kicks off with a Festival Opening Railway Dinner on Saturday June 2 at 630pm

The train departs Loch Station with the Queenrsquos Jubilee as the theme Bookings are essential for this train trip of a lifetime so book early on 03 5659 4215

Sunday Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee Thanksgiving Service at 930am then a Jubilee Lunch and the launch of Loch Village Street by Street at midday

Monday Lighting of the Dia-mond Jubilee Beacon and a family BBQ at the Loch Primary School

Tuesday through to Friday A Taste of Gippsland at different Vil-lage Eateries around Loch

Saturday June 9 The Wine-makerrsquos Dinner at the Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar Bookings es-sential on 03 5659 4488

Sunday June 10 The Main Event - Street Festival featuring over 50 food and wine producers from the region

Entry to the Festival is $15 which includes all your food and wine tasting an information pack and souvenir tasting glass

Childrenrsquos activities will in-clude Barn Buddies and cake decorating The South Gippsland Wind Orchestra will be playing along with the Wonthaggi Citizens Band and Green Velvet

Ample parking is available with the main event being held near the Loch Memorial Recrea-tion Reserve

For up to date information on all their events and festival details visit their website at wwwlochvil-lagefoodandwinefestivalcomau or visit their Facebook page for program details

Donrsquot forget their markets on Sunday

Bed amp Breakfast Accommodation

Bottle Shop Fine Dining Featuring Local Produce and Gluten Free Dinner Parties a Speciality

2 Smith Street LochPhone 5659 4446

Cosy Kitchen Loch

Tracey amp Kayla Pepperell27 Victoria Street

Loch Vic 3945

Ph 5659 4455

Fresh Country BreakfastsDelicious LunchesDevonshire TeasCoffee amp CakeGluten Free Products

F u l l y L i c e n s e d

Open 7 DaysSeasonally Influenced Menu

Spacious Indoor amp Outdoor DiningGreat Family Atmosphere

Ideal For Meetings or CelebrationsCatering amp Special Occasion

-Cakes To OrderHuge Range of Local Produce

-Gift Hampers AvailableFair Trade amp Unique Teas Coffee amp Hot Chocolate

10 Smith Street Loch Village 3945Ph 5659 4466

20 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Travelling Gippsland

Just what do you do with your old faded tattered car seats Do you rip them out and replace them cover them with fake car seat covers or would a complete re-cover be the answer

That all depends on what yoursquore dealing with I wouldnrsquot think recov-ering the seats in a 1979 Mazda 323 would be a project worthy of the time effort and dollars

If however that car was a 1962 EJ Holden then itrsquos a different story Around Gippsland we have many well trained and experienced mo-

tor trimmers that would satisfactorily complete your project with all the love and care as if you were doing it yourself

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery has been successfully operating in Moe since 1991 operating part time from 1999 until Oct 2011 when Rob returned to full time trading

With 32 yearsrsquo experience Rob can handle everything from minor re-pairs to full custom re-trims Rob has experience on vintage classic and modern vehicles and has also worked on trucks buses caravans and even planes

He is well respected for his work on boats doing canopies and inte-rior work and householdoffice upholstery Rob prides himself on quality workmanship and materials Enquiries can be directed to Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery 0418 512 716

With boating and fishing being such a large part of life in Gippsland the Gippsland Squadron of the Australian Vol-unteer Coast Guard keep both tourists and locals safe on the water 24 hours a day seven days a week

The Gippsland Squadron con-sists of six flotillas located at Mal-lacoota Lakes Entrance Port Al-bert Port Welshpool Marlo and Paynesville

Manned by a group of passion-ate volunteers each flotilla deals with a unique range of assists be it a vessel that has run aground in the Gippsland Lakes or a vessel that is experiencing mechanical problems and is being battered and bruised by violent weather offshore

With regular training and state-of-the-art equipment the volun-teer members and their respective flotillas are always up to the task

With the ever-growing numbers of tourists coming to enjoy Gipp-sland the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard has recognized the need to grow their numbers in the region which has resulted in a re-cruitment drive for new members

Volunteering has a meaningful positive impact on your commu-nity so why not consider joining

The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard values the uniqueness and diversity of every individual and welcomes any inquiries you may have It guards the coast in the most effective way by education example examination and finally by search and rescue

If you want more information or want to become a part of Coast Guard contact sadcogippcoast-guardcomau for more informa-tion

You can keep up to date with the latest Coast Guard Victoria news by Liking us on Facebook or follow us on twitter by search-ing for CGMelb

For help from Coast Guard on the water you can call 03 9598 7003 ndash in an emergency call 000 and ask for the Water Police

Get active amp save lives

Master Upholstererscreate new from old

Country CruiseHot Rod Weekend

Queens Birthday WeekendLakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance will be thumping with the sounds of Hot Rods over the Queenrsquos Birthday Long Weekend June 7 8 amp 9

The Thunderbirds Rod and Custom Club are holding their regular Country Cruise Hot Rod Weekend and itrsquos promising to be the best yet

Hundreds of hot rods are expected in Lakes Entrance on Saturday for the Hot Rods Alrsquofresco to be held in Myer Street All cars will be on display as judges hand out awards and you get to chat with the owners

There will be plenty of kids activities music and cars cars cars Sat-urday night sees the Pie Night at the Lakes Entrance Golf Club with tickets only $10 per head

On Sunday the hot rods cruise to Paynesville making it possibly the largest highway hot rod cruise in Australia Sunday night sees more en-tertainment at the Lakes Sports and Community Club

Maffra Motor MuseumHOLDEN Display -

JulyNovemberOpen Day - 8th July

Classic vehicles amp Clubs welcome

Open Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon 10am - 4pmamp all School Holidays

1a Sale RoadMaffra Vic 3860 - Ph (03) 5147 3223wwwgippslandvehiclecollectionorgau

Aus Caravan Repairs

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Cars Trucks Boats Planes Household Upholstery

Over 30 Years Experience in Classic amp Vintage Cars

31 Alexander Ave(Po Box 237)

Moe Vic 38250418 512 716

Gippsland has six flotillas of Coast Guard vesselsLakes Entrance Mallacoota Port Albert Port Welshpool

Marlo and Paynesville

21wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

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Metung Food amp Wine Festival

Kate Brilli

How often in our current times do we hear the words lsquofrom the heartrsquo or lsquofollow your heartrsquo How many of us have ever stopped to consider exactly what these words really mean

I have been focusing my at-tention on these sentiments and would like to look more closely at following my heart This is what I found To follow the heart is not necessarily going to rid you of the fear you are perceiving in the cur-rent moment it may even acceler-ate the feeling of fear

By standing on the edge of our comfort zones we have two choic-es to move forward and step into the perceived fear or step back and put lsquochangersquo out of our mind and continue in our current hold-ing pattern and hope the intensity passes only to find that the fear in-creases

Whenever we follow our hearts our hearts may lead us into unchartered territory or rough wa-ters this is part of the preparation for opening ourselves up to the new changes ahead When we fol-low our hearts we allow our souls path to guide us through life and all feelings of regret frustration and hopelessness leave us Accept-ance compassion and forgiveness become part of us and this energy expands so we have more of this in our lives

There is a fine line between fear and love The adrenalin that is pre-sent in both cases is the same and we must embrace this energy force and step into it completely com-mitted without doubt to receive the awesomeness of life To deny this force is to deny lsquolifeforcersquo This may leave you frustrated and stuck in old patterns finding new habits to distract you from your discomfort about being in your present state Resulting in stag-nant energy or lifeforce

To follow our hearts is to do so with faith to let go of conditions and expectations of how things ldquoshouldrdquo be and accept how things are It is to allow ourselves to be open to receiving our manifesta-tion in its pure form without ma-nipulation from our own restric-tive minds and negative thoughts Our thoughts dictate our reality FEAR is an acronym for ldquofalse evidence appearing realrdquo Hence we all have different fears based on our experiences in this world To assist your healing in any form you must embrace the FEAR with LOVE and follow your heart Ac-cept the journey no matter how treacherous it may seem from your current viewpoint and have faith that it will lead you to greener pastures Following your heart and following your passion will always lead to LOVE

I will leave you with this quote from Rumisrsquo book of poems this is a translation of the love poem Rumi tells us the supreme secret of the inner journey is the path of love

If we can possess our whole heart with contemplation of the beloved we will experience the wonders and beauty of the uni-verse

Kate our feature writer is a mental health worker and cur-rently studying her Bachelor of Writing

Messages from the HeartSpirit Mind amp Body

Food amp Wine on the GreenSunday June 10 Metung Village Green

Whether you come by car by boat by bicycle or simply walk come anyway you can to the inau-gural Metung Food and Wine Festival on Queens Birthday long weekend June 9 and 10

On Saturday June 9 the Festival kicks off with the monthly Metung Farmers Market on the Village Green in central Metung

Always a huge selection of locally produced or grown food wine honey and fresh produce Many of our local growers and manufacturers find their way to the Metung market every first Saturday of the month to mix and mingle with visitors the locals and other stall holders

On Sunday from 11am till 4pm the Village Green

will be transformed by a large Event Marquee hold-ing the best East Gippsland has to offer

Eight local wineries will be present allowing you to sample their produce or purchase for later con-sumption The best of East Gippslandrsquos eateries will also be there showcasing the remarkable talent our local producers have when it comes to creating food for your delight

Alongside the Festival will be an art and craft exhibition appropriately titled ldquoThe Colour of Me-tungrdquo open all day Saturday and Sunday

On Monday morning hundreds of Hot Rods will roll into town promising a fantastic display of classic motoring

22 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Markets in Gippsland

LATROBEREH Cork Club Craft Market2nd Saturday of the month(Sept to May)Kay Street Gardens TraralgonContact 0487 342 675

Latrobe Country MarketEvery Sunday 830am - 130 pmLatrobe Road MorwellContact 0407 532 957

Traralgon Farmers Market4th Sat of the month 8am-1pmKay Street GardensContact 5174 2279

Old Gippstown Market - Moe3rd Sat of the month 9am-2pmOld Gippstown Heritage ParkContact 5127 3082

BAW BAWDrouin Craft amp ProduceCivic Park Drouin3rd Sat of month 8am-1230pmContact 0428 252 440

Rokeby Community MarketMain Road Rokeby2nd Sat of month 8am-1pmSeptember to MayContact 56 26 8523

Longwarry Fire Brigade MarketBennett St Longwarry1st Sunday of Month 8am-1pmMarch to DecemberContact 0419 158 946

Yarragon Community Craft amp Produce Market4th Sat of the month 9am-2pmYarragon Public HallCampbell St YarragonContact 5634 2209

EAST GIPPSLANDFarmers MarketSecondary College OvalMcKean St Bairnsdale1st Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5156 9342

Surf Club MarketForeshore Rotundanear the FootbridgeLakes Entrance1st Sun of month 9am-3pmContact 5153 1916

Metung Farmers MarketVillage Green Metung2nd Sat of month 830am-1pmContact 0458 431 844

Paynesville Lions Club MarketGilsenan Reserve Prsquoville2nd Sun of month 8am-1pmContact 0400 327 526

Bairnsdale Uniting Church Car amp Boot MarketGreat Alpine Road Lucknow3rd Sat of month 830-1100am

Bruthen Village MarketBruthen Mechanics HallMain Street Bruthen4th Sat of month 9am-1pmContact 0428 501 634 or03 5156 4148

Lucknow MarketHowitt Park Lucknow4th Sun of month 830-1pmContact 5152 4662

Makers MarketEmporium of Handmade Waresfrom Maker to youBoucher Hall BairnsdaleSaturday June 2 - 9-2pmContact 0412 870 605 or 5152 5484

WELLINGTONHeyfield MarketJohn Greaves Memorial ParkTemple St Heyfield1st Sat of month from 8amContact 5148 0505

Wellington Farmers Market3rd Sat of month 8am-1pmCobb amp Co StablesRaymond Street Sale

Maffra Variety amp Farmers Market1st Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Cobb amp Co Stables Markets1st Sat - Variety Market 8am-1pm2nd Sun - Craft Market 9am-1pm3rd Sat - Farmers Market 8am-1pm4th Sun - Art amp Wine Market 1230-430Contact Mark 0408 057 772wwwcobbandcomarketcomau

Stratford Variety amp Farmers MarketApex Park Princes HighwayStratford4th Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Rosedale Community MarketPrince St Park Rosedale2nd Sun of month 7am-130pmContact 5199 2709

Sale Charity MarketThompson River Canal ReserveSale Gippsland3rd Sun of month 7am-1pmContact 5144 1258

Yarram Variety MarketGuideScout HallCnr Church Rd amp Sth Gipp Hwy1st Sun of month 8am-1pm

Additional markets in YarramPort Albert Regatta - April 8Rutters Park Yarram Tarra Festival - April 9 Monster MarketShowgrounds Buckley StPort Albert Hall Victoria St5th Sun in monthContact 5183 2649

SOUTH GIPPSLANDProm Farmers MarketFoster Showgrounds Foster3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5682 2654 or0427 809 509

Promontory Home Produce amp Craft MarketSundays - April 8 8am-2pmFoster Showgrounds FosterContact 5682 2654

Prom Country Farmers MarketMain St Foster

3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 680 8509

Tarwin Lower MarketTarwin Lower Memorial HallContact 5663 7345 or 5663 7505

Venus Bay Farmers MarketVenus Bay VillageJupiter Bvd Venus BayEvery Sunday in JanuaryContact 5664 0096

Mirboo Nth MarketBaromi Park Mirboo NthLast Sat of month 9am-2pmContact 5668 2465

Sth Gippsland Farmers MarketKoonwarra Memorial ParkKoonwarra1st Sat of month 830am startContact 0408 619 182

Kongwak MarketKorumburra-Wonthaggi Rd KongwakSundays 10-230pmContact 0417 142 478

Coal Creek Farmers MarketCoal Creek Community ParkKorumburra2nd Sat of month 8am-1pm

Toora MarketFormer Bonlac StoreJetty Road Toora2nd Sat of month 830am startContact 5686 2690

Loch Public Hall - Winter MarketLoch Public HallSmith Street Loch2nd Sun of month 9am-1pmMay to September onlyContact 5659 4305

Loch Village MarketRailway Siding Loch2nd Sun of month 830am startContact 5659 0212

Inverloch Farmers MarketThe Glade Inverloch3rd Sunday of month 8am-1pmContact 5664 0096

Chris amp KateFudge Coffee Relish

Spices and DukkahGluten Free Products

Tambo Gourmet Foods

P O Box 21 Swan Reach 3909Ph (03) 5156 4274

Email tambogourmetfoodsgmailcomwwwtambogourmetfoodscom

Locally grown produce is best for so many reasons Some choose to grown their own but what do you do with any excess If you canrsquot grow everything in your garden but still want locally grown even organic do you then resort to the supermarket

Herersquos an even better option Come down to the Cobb and Co Stables Market on a Friday and swap your produce with other growers You can offer fruits vegetables herbs preserves or any other home grownproduced items These can be swapped with other growers So if you have a bumper tomato crop but the zucchinis were a fail then bring your to-matoes and swap with the zucchini green thumb If you have no produce of your own then simply donate some funds which will then be passed on to a local charity

By being involved you will have a chance to network with other growers build community and reduce waste As an added bonus you will be able to increase the range of pro-duce in your kitchen that was grown locallyThis program commences on Friday 1st June 2012 at the Cobb and Co Stables Market complex between 12 and 1pm It is free to participate and if you have any enquiries please call Mark on 03 5143 0370

Bartering with your home grown produce

Huge indoorGarage Sale

Fourth Saturday of the monthindoor garage sale

Bring your garage sale to theCobb amp Co buildingin Raymond St Sale

$20 for 3 metre x 3 metre siteFill it to the brim with

your goods

23wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Cobb amp Co Stables26 MINI SHOPS

OPEN 7 DAYS - 9am - 5pm

A New Concept In Shopping All Under One Roof

199 Raymond St Sale and Rear Carpark Entrance in Desaily st Telephone 03 5143 0370 Mobile 0408 057 772

20 Indoor Party Plan Consultant

Huge 2 day party plan MarketExpo on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th

July 9am-4pm HUGE INDOOR GARAGE SALE-

Held Monthly next one Sat 236 4th Saturday of the

month indoors Cobb amp Co Stables Sale Idea is bring your garage sale to the

Cobb amp Co Building pay $2000 for your

3m by 3m site fill it to the brim with your

stuff 0408057772

Gippsland Market News

East Gippsland Eats was borne out of a lifelong passion for food shared by two sisters Lucy Carson and Jane McKay

Sixth generation Gippslanders they were born and raised in Mel-bourne but chose to return to their ancestral home to raise their fami-lies

Lucy is an Interior Designer who escaped the rat-race of Syd-ney to focus on Pilates and fitness instruction (she now runs Metung Fitness) while Jane has worked in marketing for many years coming from Melbourne a few years ago she currently works part time as well as freelance marketing

Lucyrsquos background in fitness lead to a natural interest in nu-trition and when she found that many of her clients neglected to eat breakfast Lucy came up with the healthiest solution she could find she started to give her clients her own ldquobrandrdquo of muesli a blend

that she had perfected over many years While at the same time Jane was asked to make biscuits for the guests at one of Metungrsquos premier resorts

While these two opportunities presented themselves separately with the serendipitous timing Lucy and Jane saw an opportunity to create a food business something they had both always dreamed of and East Gippsland Eats was born

Seeing the local Farmersrsquo mar-kets as a great place to start Lucy and Jane set to work in Janersquos commercial-grade kitchen in Bru-then Jane as chief cookie-creator and Lucy as master muesli-maker The sisters debuted their home made muesli and biscuits at the Metung Market in October and have become regulars at the mar-kets around the area

Next time yoursquore at a market in the East Gippsland area make sure you stop by

wwweastgippslandeatscomau

See us at the Metung Food

amp Wine Festival

Local muesli andcookie makers

Standing Sculpture Workshop

At ldquoCobb amp Co Stablesrdquo 199 Raymond Street Sale

Come along and make your own beautiful outdoor fabric sculpture with Rhonda Hunt from ldquoFaeries with Attituderdquo Rhonda is a Certified Instructor with Powertex as well as the Victorian Distributor and Instructor Trainer

Sculptures are made using Powertex a water-based non-toxic fabric hardener that has the AP ACMI award You are able to choose from a fisherman faerie culturally based figures or elegant lady A wide selection of colours and fabric are available for the sculpture as well as a choice of bases such as rocks treated pine or natural timber

The new African sculpted heads will also be available for use

Sunday 17th June 930am ndash 400pm All materials are supplied for the workshop just bring your creativity You will need to wear old clothing or bring a

protective apron and it is best not to wear jewellery Tea and coffee available BYO lunch or purchase at nearby venues Cost for the workshop is $160

Mask Sculptureworkshops for kidsWednesday June 27 - $35Wednesday July 4 - $45

Plenty is happening at the Cobb amp Co Markets in Ray-mond Street Sale

These workshops costing $35 for Junersquos Faeries and $45 for Ju-lyrsquos Masks are a perfect creative expression for your kids to enjoy

24 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gluten Free Health Products

Gluten Free Batterbrings joy back toFish amp Chip feasts

About 12 years ago Guy Plateau from Lakes Entrance was looking for a new product he could create His reasons being competition in the fast food industry was cut-throat and he was looking for something dif-ferent to focus his attention on

First Guy tried playing around with different combinations of flours when preparing his batter mixes in LrsquoOcean Fish amp Chips Lakes En-trance

Without any great successes he then happened to be discussing it with his doctor

His doctorrsquos suggestions led him to start experimenting with different versions of a gluten free mixture

At the time there was not much interest in gluten allergies or their re-actions with different people Gluten free dietry requirements were not as popular or well known

After a few samples had been cre-ated Guy sent them off for testing with the Coeliac Society

Upon receipt of Guyrsquos samples they taste tested them and were pleasantly surprised

Their first orders were for sending our samples to their clients number-

ing at the time only a few hundred Australia wide

Since then production has in-creased one hundred fold and Coe-liac sufferers Australia wide now purchase and insist on Guyrsquos original Health Wise Batter Mix

About one year ago Guy sold his business to Bill Boros

Bill has been eager to continue Guyrsquos commitment to providing a healthy alternative to traditional bat-ter mixes sold by take away food out-lets

Bill has not only continued the project but increased distribution throughout the country considerably

When you now order your fish and chips if you see the Health Wise logo make sure you request a ldquoglu-ten free batter pleaserdquo

Full details on Health Wise Batter Mix can be found at wwwcrispybat-tercomau

SomervillersquosWholesaler takeson Crispy Batter

Somervillersquos Wholesale Foods situated in Sale Victoria have been in the food business since 1943

Formerly known as the Hawthorn Dairy they used to bottle and deliver fresh milk using a horse and cart

In 2007 Somervillersquos moved to their present location in 12 Invictus Court Sale to expand both the business and the product range

Now they wholesale over 1500 different product lines

ranging from dry foods chilled frozen meat seafood milk juice packaging and ice products All products are available to food retailers

Owners Andrew and Karen Somerville are pleased to be associated with Crispy Batter supplying food outlets in Mel-bourne and Gippsland with a healthy alternative

Wheat FreeGluten FreeYeast Free

No Salt or SugarNo Dairy products or

Artificial Colors amp Flavors

Enquiries for Crispy Battersalessomervillesnetauwwwsomervillesnetau

Tel 03 5144 2585

Bill Boros - Manager Crispy BatterTel 0429 336 080

wwwcrispybattercomau

Page 8: Gippslander June 2012

8 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Briagalong Art amp Film Feature

BIG SCREEN COMING TO BRIAGOLONG

8 ndash 10 JUNE 2012

OPENING NIGHT IN BRIAGOLONGFRIDAY 8 JUNE 800PMTHE CUP (PG)A triumphant and courageous true story about champion jockey Damien Oliver from the director of Phar Lap and The Lighthorsemen

A light supper will follow the screening

Tickets $10$8 concession ticket sales from 715pm

FAMILY SCREENINGSATURDAY 9 JUNE 1100AMHAPPY FEET TWO (PG)Tickets $2

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 130PMTHE EYE OF THE STORM (MA15+)Tickets $10$8 concession

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 400PMANY QUESTIONS FOR BEN (M)Tickets $10$8 concession

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 700PMBRIAGOLONG FAST FILMMAKING CHALLENGE SCREENING amp AWARDS NIGHT (UC)PLUS ST KILDA SHORTS (UC)Tickets $10$8 concession includes entry to Red Dog at 900pm

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 900PMRED DOG (PG)A warmndashhearted story about a dog that becomes an outback legend Josh Lucas Rachael Taylor and Luke Ford star opposite Koko the red kelpie in this box offi ce smash

Tickets $10$8 concession

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 1030AMTHE ARTIST (PG)Winner of 5 Academy Awards

Tickets $10$8 concession

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 100PMSOUTH SOLITARY (M)Tickets $10$8 concession

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 345PMORANGES AND SUNSHINE (M)Tickets $10$8 concession

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 730PMTHE HUNTER (M)Tickets $10$8 concession

VENUE amp TICKETSBriagolong Mechanicsrsquo Institute Hall Avon Street Briagolong

Festival Pass $30 entry to all fi lms

Tickets available at the door

persons under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian

wwwnfsagovaubigscreen

THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR MEDIA PARTNER

Riverstone CafeFriendly Country Hospitality

Fresh Menu with Local ProduceGreat Coffee and Homemade Cakes and Slices

Relaxing Alfresco Outdoor AreaOpen 7 Days from Breakfast to 430pm

Open For Dinner by BookingFully Licensed

VISIT AURAZ NEXT DOORBeautiful Gifts Jewellery Insence Scarves Clothing

Local Art Handicrafts and much more

Forbes Street BriagolongPhone 03 5145 5566

Briagolong General Store amp Post Office

Fuel GroceriesIce Newsagency

Open 7 Days 8am - 7pm

6 Avon st BriagolongPhone 5145 5200

Ten years ago a group of artists in the township of Briagolong es-tablished ldquoThe Big Galleryrdquo (in a very little building) It is now the briagolongartgallery in very spacious accommodation

Celebrating this milestone is an exhibition of work past and pre-sent 20 painters printmakers and drawers extraordinaire will be exhibiting the best of their work done over the last decade

Diverse subject matter executed with talent and consummate skill has been an ongoing hallmark of this group

Many of the artists involved themselves in a recent renovation which converted what was the old Briagolong garage to a vibrant ex-hibition space still retaining the heritage value and appearance of the building

This is a great opportunity to visit an exciting and beautiful gal-lery space Certainly more spa-cious than the first gallery

The exhibition ldquoHappy Re-turnsrdquo will have an official open-ing on Sunday the 27th May at 200pm and will continue till 8th of July all welcome

Open Saturday and Sundays 11am to 400pm or by appoint-ment

The Gallery is situated at the corner of Forbes and Avon Sts Briagolong

Contact 03 51 455439 or email briagolongartgallerygmailcom

From LittleGalleries BigGalleries Grow

CommunityHouse for all

Briagolong Community House has provided learning course to the Briagolong Com-munity since its inception in 1992

Originally meetings and cours-es were held at the Mechanicsrsquo Institute and the local primary school

In 1999 after much assistance from the Maffra Shire Council a purpose built extension was added to the Mechanics Institute Hall where all courses and meetings now take place

Everything from computer courses for beginners and ad-vanced yoga practice and patch-work quilting are available

Courses run in the mornings afternoons and some evenings

The Community House has computers you can access for a small fee of $2 per hour Word pro-cessing spreadsheets and even the Internet is available

For more information go to wwwbriagolongcomau

Briagolong CommunityHouse Inc

RedgumReview

The Redgum Review is Bri-agolongrsquos own community news-letter published monthly

A group of dedicated volunteers put together the newsletter each month relying on contributions from the public and business own-ers alike

The newsletter can be down-loaded from their website on the 7th day of each month

If yoursquod like to contribute email in Word format to bchbr-igolongcomau

Briagolong Hotel

8 - 10 Forbes Street Briagolong VIC 3860Tel (03) 5145 5202

Fax (03) 5145 5202

The Briagolong Hotel provides a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where you can enjoy a great meal and

really cold beer

briagolongartgallerycnr avon amp forbes sts briagolong 3860

HAPPY RETURNSan exhibition celebrating the galleryrsquos 10th

anniversary by showcasing the work of past and present artists associated with the gallery

current may 26 - 8 july 2012gallery open 11 - 4 sat amp sun

t 03 5145 5454 or 03 5145 5439e briagolongartgallerygmailcom

w briagolongartgallerycom

9wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Briagalong Big Screen Film Festival

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 100PM South Solitary DirWrit Shirley Barrett 2010 110 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A young unmarried woman arrives on an isolated island with her uncle the new lighthouse keeper Starring Miranda Otto Barry Otto and Marton Csokas

Stunningly photographed South Solitary is a very special filmDavid Stratton at thE MoViES

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 345PMorangES and SunShinE Dir Jim Loach Writ Rona Munro 2010 104 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

This masterfully mounted slow-burn drama tells the true story of British social worker Margaret Humphreys (Emily Watson) who in the 1980s sought to locate the victims of a secret government policy that shipped poor children to the colonies with the promise of a better life Starring Hugo Weaving Emily Watson and David Wenham

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 730PMthE huntEr Dir Daniel Nettheim Writ Julia Leigh (novel) Alice Addison Wain Fimeri 2010 100 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

Based on the acclaimed novel by Julia Leigh The Hunter is a powerful psychological drama that tells the story of Martin (Willem Dafoe) a mercenary sent from Europe by a mysterious biotech company to the Tasmanian wilderness on a dramatic hunt for the last Tasmanian Tiger

The Hunter is a compelling and beautifully made filmDavid Stratton at thE MoViES

tiMEtaBlEdatE tiME FilM

FrEE SChool SCrEEningS

Fri 8 Jun 1000am Little Big Shots (UC)

Fri 8 Jun 1245pm Bran Nue Dae (PG)

gEnEral SCrEEningS

Fri 8 Jun 800pm OPENING NIGHT The Cup (PG)

Sat 9 Jun 1100am FAMILY SCREENING Happy Feet Two (PG)

Sat 9 Jun 130pm The Eye of the Storm (MA15+)

Sat 9 Jun 400pm Any Questions for Ben (M)

Sat 9 Jun 700pm Briagolong Fast Filmmaking Shorts Awards + St Kilda Shorts (UC)

Sat 9 Jun 900pm Red Dog (PG)

Sun 10 Jun 1030am The Artist (PG)

Sun 10 Jun 100pm South Solitary (M)

Sun 10 Jun 345pm Oranges and Sunshine (M)

Sun 10 Jun 730pm The Hunter (M)persons under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian

VEnuE amp tiCKEtS Briagolong Mechanicsrsquo institute hall (tickets at door) Avon Street Briagolong

Check program for ticket prices Festival Pass $30 ndash see all the films for one low price

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

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youtubecomnfsaaustwwwnfsagovaubigscreen

FILM FESTIVAL

BRIAGOLONG

JUNE 8ndash10

BIG SCREENBIG SCREEN

MEdIA PARTNER

welcome to Big Screen 2012

oPEning nightFRIDAY 8 JUNE 800PMthE CuP Dir Simon Wincer Writ Simon Wincer Eric OrsquoKeefe 2011 106 mins (PG)

Tickets $10 $8 concession Ticket sales from 715pm A light supper will follow the screening of The Cup

In 2002 Damien Oliver was the best jockey in the land the beloved son and grandson of noted jockeys before him When tragedy strikes his family just days before the Melbourne Cup will Damien decide to ride the spirited Media Puzzle A triumphant and courageous true story from the director of Phar Lap and The Lighthorsemen

A big-screen experience with lavish production design and geographical scopehellip This is polished mainstream filmmaking Scott Murray thE agE

FaMily SCrEEningSATURDAY 9 JUNE 1100AM haPPy FEEt two Dir George Miller Writ George Miller Gary Eck Warren Coleman Paul Livingston 2011 100 mins (PG)

Tickets $2

Itrsquos time to get happy In the footsteps of the Academy Award winning Happy Feet comes this comic musical adventure for all ages

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 130PMthE EyE oF thE StorM Dir Fred Schepisi Writ Patrick White (novel) Judy Morris 2011 114 mins (MA15+)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

Elizabeth (Charlotte Rampling) is a once great beauty who controls her staff and her adult children to the very end Judy Davis plays the daughter with a failed marriage into French nobility Geoffrey Rush plays the son a playboy actor with a knighthood Based on the novel by Nobel Prize winner Patrick White from director Fred Schepisi this is a sharp and ruthlessly comic exploration of family relationships

hellipthe array of talent in and around this film makes this a grand effortMargaret Pomeranz at thE MoViES

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 400PMany QuEStionS For BEnDir Rob Sitch Writ Santo Cilauro Tom Gleisner Rob Sitch 2011 114 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A romantic comedy about a perennial bachelor (Josh Lawson from Thank God Yoursquore Here The Librarians and Sea Patrol) who starts to question his lifestyle From the Aussie comedy outfit Working Dog creators of The Castle The Dish and The Panel

urbane and sophisticatedVicky Roach thE daily tElEgraPh

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 700PM Briagolong FaSt FilMMaKing ChallEngE SCrEEning + awardS night2012 (UC)

Tickets $10 $8 concession Ticket price includes entry to Red Dog at 900pm

Watch films made around Briagolong by Fast Film Challengers at the Fast Filmmaking Competition screening Support and see your friends family and town up on the Big Screen

PluS St Kilda ShortS2010 45 mins (UC)A sampling of short films from some of Australiarsquos most exciting new talent direct from the St Kilda Film Festival

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 900PM rEd dog Dir Kriv Stenders Writ Louis de Berniegraveres (novel) Daniel Taplitz 2011 92 mins (PG)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A warm-hearted story about a dog that becomes an outback legend Luke Ford Josh Lucas Rachael Taylor and Noah Taylor star opposite Koko the red kelpie In the tradition of Lassie this comedy adapted from the Louis de Berniegraveres best-selling novel is based on a true story

This superb all-ages picture gets everything rightLeigh Paatsch hErald Sun

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 1030AMthE artiSt DirWrit Michael Hazanavicius 2011 100 mins (PG)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A loving recreation of Hollywood in the 1920s on the verge of the introduction of sound As silent movie star George Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion he sparks with Peppy Miller a young dancer set for a big break Starring Jean Dujardain Beacutereacutenice Bejo John Goodman James Cromwell

This is not a work of film history but rather a generous touching and slightly daffy expression of unbridled movie love AO Scott nEw yorK tiMES

winner 3 AACTA awards

winner AACTA award

winner 5 Academy

Award

winner 3 GoldenGlobes

winner 7 BAFTAS

The Big Screen Film Festival will return to Briagolong for the eighth big year with a weekend full of screenings

Opening Night on Friday June 8 fea-tures the triumphant and courageous Aus-tralian horse racing story The Cup

At the heart of this true story is Damien Oliver a young jockey who loses his only brother in a tragic racing accident just days before the 2002 Melbourne Cup

Opening Night tickets include a light supper at the Mechanicsrsquo Institute Hall af-ter the screening hosted by the Mechanicsrsquo Institute Hall Committee

On the evening of Saturday June 9 enjoy the second Briagolong Fast Film Making Challenge Screening and Awards Night Watch films made around Briagolong by Fast Film Challengers Support and see your friends family and town up on the Big Screen PLUS a special sneak preview of the St Kilda Short Film Festival touring program ndash straight from St Kilda

ldquoThe Big Screen Film Festival gives Gippsland audiences the opportunity to enjoy an array of award-winning and ac-claimed filmsrdquo said Festival Co-ordinator Gordana Bacic ldquoWe are especially de-lighted to be returning to Briagolong for the eighth time Itrsquos a fantastic weekend of filmsrdquo said Gordana

Big Screen Film Festival is an initiative of the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) and brings new and archival films to audiences across regional and rural Australia

Other Briagolong Big Screen film festi-val highlights include feature films Happy Feet Two The Artist The Eye of the Storm and The Hunter

For screening and ticket details check the printed program in town or go to wwwnfsagovaubigscreen

Big Screen FilmFestival 8 years on

10 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gippslander Newspaper

Gippslandrsquos Newspaper

This month wersquove decided to display both our website and Face-book page to demonstrate what other businesses can do as well as showcase what wersquore up to

Between Mark Watson and Shane Kidd a new newspaper has been born for Gippsland

Now in itrsquos third edition print-ed monthly it reaches out to an es-timated 60000 readership across Gippsland

In tandem with the printed newspaper is the online version here at wwwgippslandercomau

A few features of the website is the ability to use the RSS news subscription service By signing up to an RSS feed you can receive in your email inbox every article that is uploaded to the website

A full dis-

tribution map can be found show-ing all 450 outlets where the Gipp-slander is circulated each month

Please support your local dis-tributors as without them this wouldnrsquot be possible

A full Market listing is also available updated regularly to en-able you to find which market is on where across Gippsland

Signup to our monthly News-letter via the website send us a Letter to the Editor check our Advertising Rates or simply ac-cess the site to have a good read of local Gippsland stories about Gippslanders

Facebook - is itreally necessary

Many business owners when faced with the prospect of having to setup a website for their business can feel overwhelmed and totally not up to the task

Then if having one website wasnrsquot enough now yoursquore told you need a Facebook page as well

Do not despair itrsquos not any-where near as difficult to setup a Facebook page as it is to setup and maintain your business website

There are no hosting fees no domain name registration and generally no technical upgrades or maintenance

Yoursquove just got to figure out how to use Facebook then be prepared to re-learn it every six months when they change or up-date their interface

Setting up is as simple as sign-ing yourself up for a Facebook ac-count This account will be in your personal name and will only be your personal Facebook page

Next you create a new ldquoBusi-ness Pagerdquo This page works ex-actly the same as your personal page with a few hidden extras

People cannot be ldquofriendsrdquo with your business page They can only

Like your business page As well your business page can only Like other business pages it cannot be-come friends with anyone

Thus the aim of the game is to get as many people to Like your page as possible The more Likes you have the more exposure your business postings will receive

When you post a comment special or photo on your business page it then feeds out to the News Feed on all your Likers pages

They can then Like your in-dividual posts or they can Share your posts meaning they re-post your article on their Wall which then appears on their friends News Feeds

Your news or specials can very quickly spread out to a huge net-work of friends and their friends In my opinion itrsquos the cheapest and easiest way of spreading your good news Our Facebook page is to be found at wwwfacebookcomgippslander

450 Outlets across Gippsland

11wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Home Farm Business

The dyingart of thetechnophobe

It used to be fun being a technophobe Complaining about pro-graming video recorders wondering why disks didnrsquot already come formatted referring to the internet as the lsquoworld wide webrsquo won-dering why everyone knew how to download movies except you and having to learn new verbs almost daily - blog Google Skype poke tweet spam like surf youtube phish hack upload download VOIP browse bookmark etc

These days however even committed technophobes are fast running out of excuses Itrsquos get-ting harder to get traction with grievances when computers are up and running as soon as you switch them on when a novice can cre-ate movies and slideshows in min-utes when all your gadgets sync automatically and when you can accrue 400 friends without ever talking to them

Back when a search engine was a friendly librarian Apple realised that technology and gadgets could be both beautiful and user friendly

Apple didnrsquot invent the computer MP3 players mobile phones or e-readers They effectively just sim-plified the steps involved in using them and turned the hardware into works of art

It has never been easier to com-municate and learn to do things faster and smarter In the process technology can even positively impact the environment through innovation and lateral thinking

Sadly for technophobes they will need a new focus Theyrsquore not the sought after specialists they once were Politics perhaps

Remember setting up the VCR

wwwgippslandercomauwwwfacebookcomgippslander

Forestry woodchippingand protecting our Koalas

Eden woodchip in the redEden export woodchip mill has just recorded its first

ever loss in 40 years of woodchipping East Gippsland forests Losses disclosed to ASIC total $126430

Mystery surrounds the accumulated losses at the mill considering the majority of their products (trees) are currently subsidised by the Baillieu Government

Baillieu Govt slashes environment budgetThe latest budget has axed $130 million from the Vic

Govtrsquos environmental departments This includes post-bushfire work and climate change programs

Logging subsidies however enjoy a continued hand-out of over $50 million

How much can a koala bearVictoriarsquos koalas have been excluded from being list-

ed by the Federal Government as a vulnerable speciesQueensland NSW and ACT koalarsquos can rest easy fol-

lowing the rulings Their habitat cannot be razed to the ground without extensive government interference

Koalas in the Strzelecki forests however were not af-forded that protection Most of their habitat is on private land available for clear felling to feed the Maryvale pa-per mill

12 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gippsland Real Estate

A 4

B 2

C 2

Price $$549500Internet 3254245Contact Chris Morrison 0419 381 832

Sale 178 Macalister StreetLUXURY PRESTIGIOUS LOCATIONbullCharming spacious amp open informal living bullSeparate dining or sitting room bullLarge bedrooms bullBeautifully appointed bathroom bull2nd shower bullBeautifully manicured gardens bullSalersquos most sought after address

Sale 34 Dryden PlaceCOMFORTABLE AFFORDABLE AS NEWbullFantastic open plan kitchenmealsfamily bullSupersized bedrooms bullSpacious lounge bullNortherly aspect to living areas bullDucted central heating + split system ac bullSun drenched al-fresco bullGreat value for money

Price $329500Internet 3971845Contact Chris Morrison 0419 381 832

4 A 2 B 2 C

A 3

B 2

C 2

Price $329500Internet 3799659Contact Stephen Chalmer 0419 381 831

Sale 1135 Market StreetBRILLIANT AS NEW TOWNHOUSEbullSpacious open plan living bullExcellent kitchen amp bathrooms bullSunny northerly aspect bullDucted central heating bullSplit system air conditioner bullDbl garage with secure access bullOwn title - no body corporate

Sale Unit 1102 Stawell StreetNeat affordablelocatioNbullClose to CBD bullLovely private garden bullLight and airy bullWell equipped kitchen and bathroom bullCosy lounge bullLock up garage bullSuit investorowner occupier

Price $229500Internet 3997505Contact Stephen Chalmer 0419 381 831

3 A 1 B 1 C

237-239 Raymond Street SaleTelephone 03 5144 4333 wwwchalmercomaustephencchalmercomau

Opening Hours Sale Monday - Friday 9am - 530pm Saturday - 9am - 3pm Sunday - 11am - 2pmOpening Hours Morwell Monday - Friday 9am - 530 pm Sat 9am -1pm

381 - 385 Corner of Raymond amp Macarthur Streets Sale 3850 Phone 03 5144 7715 Mobile 0433 666 014

NOW OPEN IN MORWELL amp SALE

244 Commercial Rd Morwell Ph 03 5133 0883

wwwmattressbedssalecomau

13wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Gippsland Real Estate

20 Myer Street Lakes Entrance Ph (03) 5155 3555 Gary Henry 0418 516 164 wwwgaryhenryrealestatecomau Brendan King 0407 302 273

QUALITY IN ABUNDANCE $470000 Set on a spacious 1500m2 lot in pleasant surrounds this refreshingly different home has a style of its own with the vendors doing the extra to ensure a high end finished product With focus on the kitchen living area main bedroom and ensuite there is also a lovely entry stairway and balustrade as well as a beautiful sitting room where you can escape with a book and a wine A mere 25 years old and still very much a new home

QUIET COURT BY THE BEACH $462000 Living by the beach allows you to enjoy the ocean and lake at your doorstep Situated on over 900m2 at the head of the court the home comprises separate lounge kitchen dining sunroom three bedrooms and two bathrooms The outdoor entertaining area is decked and paved and enclosed with bistro blinds for all year round use There is a spa and fire place landscaped gardens large garage with ensuite and double carport high enough for a large van

A CLEAR CUT WINNER $338000 No need for a photo finish here this home romps it in Every conceivable box has been ticked With some homes you just know and when the price is more than right the only thing left to do is say yes The pictures tell no lies - this wonderful three bedroom two bathroom home will please you no end - inside and out front to back Some people put in years to get a home and surrounds looking like this but you can have it in 60 days - more or less

BRIGHT amp LIGHT $220000 Lake Tyers Beach within a stroll to shop and Tavern Great investment property or holiday home comprising three bedrooms and open plan living sunny verandah and lock-up garage Low maintenance and ready for you to put your personal touches to

GET OUT - OF TOWN $330000 Yoursquoll never appreciate living country until yoursquove give it a go so consider this very homely property only 15 minutes from town This is proof that it doesnrsquot cost the earth to own a good home and a few acres (7 in fact) where you could run a horse if you want Comprises three bedrooms a neat little kitchen and dining area plus a cosy lounge and huge covered deck make it all worthwhile And with an awesome shed and more tank water than yoursquoll ever need why are you waiting

LAKES VIEW ESTATE SELECTED LOTS NOW $110000 EACH

If yoursquore looking for town lake and ocean views with 9 holes of golf at your doorstep then Lakes View Estate is the place to be Situated just four minutes from the town centre Lakes View Estate offers 43 magnificent allotments with all services and a variety of blocks allowing for plenty of room with sizes ranging from 686msup2 to 1563msup2

29 SOLD

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$22990 driveaway

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Come in and see us for great driveaway deals todayTurnbull Toyota Demo Sale

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Floating DragonCantonese style cuisine overlooking the majestic Western Boat Harbour Lakes Entrance

An abundance of local seafood produce and wine

Dinner - Tuesday to Sunday from 600pm Yum-Cha served Sundays from Noon till 200pm

Fully Licensed(no BYO)

For Reservations

Ph 03 5155 1400

wwwfloatingdragoncomau160 Esplanade Western Boat

Harbour Lakes Entrance

Gippsland Good Food

A homemade dumpling that will surly impress your friends and family

What you need

bull 1 Packet of Wonton wrap-pers (available from most supermarkets)

bull 150g fatty pork mince

bull 150g chicken mince

bull 2 Tablespoons good qual-ity Soya Sauce

bull 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce

bull 1 Teaspoon fine white pepper

bull frac14 Cup of finely chopped spring onion

bull 1 Dessert spoon of salt

bull 1 Tablespoon of corn flour

bull 1 Teaspoon Sesame oil

Combine all the above ingredi-ents together in a bowl mix and let stand for 30minutes

Place a small amount of meat filling in the center of the Wonton wrapper and fold so the edges join Pinch the edges together to form a pleat Repeat this process for the remaining dumplings Steam the dumplings for 12-15 minutes de-

pending on their thickness Serve with soya sauce and chopped Spring onion

Recipe kindly supplied by the Floating Dragon Restaurant Lakes Entrance

Phone 03 5155 1400

Prawn and Garlic Chive Dumplings fromthe Floating Dragon Restaurant

Make your own Dumplings

Tambo Gourmet Foodsrsquo rel-ish and jams are handmade in small batches using fruit and vegetables sourced locally from growers using organic principles where possible

Situated on the edge of the Coulqhoun Forest East Gipps-land Tambo Gourmet Foods pro-duce all their products in a purpose built kitchen

Their range of pre mixed gour-met spices allows the customer to conveniently add taste and vari-ety to their cooking Their range is growing weekly

The selection of over 20 fla-vours of traditionally made Glu-ten Free fudge with itrsquos smooth creamy non grainy texture will really excite your taste buds

Dukkah is the latest addition There are 6 different varieties to choose from and the biggest prob-lem customers have is ldquowhich one will I buythey are all so goodrdquo The only additive is sea salt

Look for their stall at local mar-kets in East Gippsland and south-ern NSW or visit them online at wwwtambogourmetfoodscom for more information

Gourmet foodsfrom Tambo

To get started you will need 2kg organic rye flour you can use wholemeal but it must con-tain no leavening agents a large wide-mouthed bowl left un-sealed and a spoon

Mix one cup plain flour with slightly less than one cup warm water in the jar stirring vigorously at least twice a day for 2-3 days Store the jar in warm 30C location and check for bubbles which will appear as it begins to ferment

At this time remove 90 of the mixture then feed the culture with another cup of plain flour and slightly less warm water stirring well You may need to repeat this process of feeding the culture at 12-hour intervals for a few more days until you have a culture powerful enough to leaven your loaves The confirmation of this is a layer of foam 3-4cm thick

You now have an activating culture ready to move to the first proofing stage or you may wish to refrigerate the culture (never freeze it) for a more convenient time

The culture will happily live in the fridge for many months if it is adequately looked after

For the first proof remove the bubbling culture from its jar and scoop into a large mixing bowl large enough for the dough to at least double its size

Then add 2 cups warm wa-ter and 3 cups plain flour slowly adding the flour and stirring well (donrsquot be too concerned with lumps as the wild yeasts will eat these up)

Cover the bowl with a dry cloth or cling wrap and place in a warm location 32C for up to 12 hours

This is the time when the lacto-ba-cilli necessary for the special sour dough taste develop and the car-bon dioxide that leavens the loaf is produced You can experiment with the amount of time taken in first proofing and the related fla-vour of the bread

After the first proof is com-pleted remember to remove one cup of the culture and refrigerate it so you will always have an ac-tivating culture on hand Now you are ready to add whatever flours seeds nuts fruit vegies fats oils herbs and spices you wish to in-clude in your bread A good tip is to warm any liquids you will be using in your recipe as it helps leaven the resulting dough

Hope Farm breads and produce can be found at most East Gipps-land Farmers Markets

Their website is wwwhopefarmcomau

How to makeyour ownSour Dough

Recipe supplied byHope Farm

wwwhopefarmcomau

Ph 0404 013 209ploughmanspantrybigpondcomau

Sale VIC 3850

Traditional gourmet preserves and condiments Ploughmans Pantry range of products are

available through local markets and by mail order Send us a

message on facebook email us at ploughmanspantrybigpondcom

or phone us on 0404013209 to place an order

Ploughmans Pantry

wwwfacebookcomploughmanspantry

If black pepper be the king of spices then surely chilli must be the queen Its ability to offer a pure heat and a mild sweet-ness has seen its integration into many of todayrsquos popular dishes

Chillies and the focus on the different variety types with their differing flavours and heat lev-els is being tipped by many food writers as one of the hottest food trends for 2013

The heat is created by a chemi-cal called capsaicin which does not dissolve in water which is why drinking water does not bring any relief The best relief comes from yoghurt milk or better still alcohol such as wine or beer

The amount of capsaicin in the chilli can be tested and is de-scribed as Scoville Heat Units or SHUs Jalapeno Tabasco sauce and chipotles are at the lower end of the scale at 3500 SHUs with a variety of chilli at every SHU all the way up to the worldrsquos hottest chilli the Bhut Jolokia at almost 1 and a half million

A serious chilli indeed particu-larly when you consider police capsicum spray is rated at 2 mil-lion SHUs with pure capsaicin at an SHU of 16 million

Hot ampSpicey

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Opening Hours Sale Monday - Friday 9am - 530pm Saturday - 9am - 3pm Sunday - 11am - 2pmOpening Hours Morwell Monday - Friday 9am - 530 pm Sat 9am -1pm

381 - 385 Corner of Raymond amp Macarthur Streets Sale 3850 Phone 03 5144 7715 Mobile 0433 666 014

NOW OPEN IN MORWELL amp SALE

244 Commercial Rd Morwell Ph 03 5133 0883

wwwmattressbedssalecomau

Morwell

Victoriarsquospremiereroses

Winter isnrsquot really the time to be talking about roses or rose gardens

But if yoursquore a rose enthusiast now is the time you start thinking about the pruning thinning and re-planting new or existing varieties in your garden

The Morwell Centenary Rose Garden is situated at the entrance to the town of Morwell in the Latrobe Valley

Four acres of gardens with 116 beds of which there are 3000 differ-ent rose varities Both hybrids and traditional favourites

The ldquoFriends of the Gardenrdquo and the Morwell Centenary Rose Gar-den Advisory Committee are the keepers and guardians of Victoriarsquos largest rose garden

A pruning weekend is planned for Saturday June 30 and Sunday July 12012

Demonstrations will be held at 10am and 2pm on each day Pam-phlets will be available on the ex-pertise of pruning Tea and coffee will be available Call the secretary on 03 5134 1039 for details

So winter isnrsquot such a bad time to be talking roses Get out the clip-pers and start sharing those cuttings around

wwwmorwellrosegardencomau

UniversitygamesJuly 2

The 2012 Southern University Games will take place in Latrobe City from July 2-6 2012

Planning has now been un-derway for several months with 1800 participants expected for this years games

The University Games came about through the need for sport and recreational programs to be included on university campuses around Australia

Studies have been performed showing that the inclusion of sport participation as part of the univer-sity curriculum has many advan-tages for both students and teach-ers alike There is a very close link between physical fitness and aca-demic performance

A full social program has been arranged for all participants of this years games including the Open-ing Ceremony planned for Mon-

day July 2 along with evening events throughout the week

There will be a Mexican Fiesta Retro Sports evening and to finish it off a Pirate Parrrrty on Thurs-day

The closing ceremony will be held on Friday July 6 the final day of competitions

More information can be ob-tained by visiting their website at wwwunisportcomau

The Southern University Games administrative centre has all information relating to volun-teers participants UTMs and oth-ers

It is situated at the GippsTAFE Academy Princes Highway Traralgon open everyday from 8am till 5pm

17wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Home amp Garden

The width and breadth of Gippslandrsquos creative juices never cease to amaze me Here based in the forested Strezlecki Ranges in Gippsland Tony Smith Fine Furniture specialises in original contemporary furni-ture

Tony is drawn to the earthiness and inherent beauty of timber en-joying the process of turning raw timber into a handcrafted piece Combining timber with other ele-ments adds a special interest and focus on different aspects of the finished item

Clients are intimately involved in the entire process

As a designer and maker of unique pieces Tonyrsquos work has both a local and international cli-entele He regularly showcases items in local art shows and exhi-bitions Locally made and hand-crafted his pieces are supplied to Gippsland retail galleries

Private clients can contact Tony to have their individual creation designed and crafted to their per-sonal specifications Clients are intimately involved in the entire process from the initial conceptu-al idea through to detailed design and timber selection

Using sound design principals all pieces are crafted with fas-tidious attention to detail Whilst Tonyrsquos pieces are innovative the emphasis is on functionality and durability A combination of tra-

ditional (eg hand-cut dovetails) and modern joinery techniques are used where appropriate to empha-sis the natural beauty of the timber and ensure its structural integrity

Preferring Gippsland timbers all timber used in Tonyrsquos pieces is hand selected to meet design specifications and to accentuate the natural beauty of the finished item Many pieces utilise curves and shaping and in some cases natural edged timber to soften the overall appearance

Some items incorporate multi-ple timbers and additional materi-als (ie stainless steel) contrasting the warmth of timber with the cool of other elements Every effort is made to utilise all materials in an environmentally sustainable man-ner A variety of finishes (Danish oil polyurethane etc) can be ap-plied to meet individual client needs

For more information or con-tact Tony visit his website at www tonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Have you joined the retail revolution

Retail is not dead it is merely evolving As technology im-proves the greatest competition for many retailers is no longer coming from down the street but rather from overseas

The risk is that retailers try to compete on price alone Shipping scale labour and lack of GST will ensure that overseas online offer-ings always remain cheaper

Those retailers that are making their way side-by-side their online counterparts are those retailers that have embraced the new tech-nology that enables them to of-fer unparalleled service and after sales support

That said technology can also create opportunity Customer loyalty is not built on price alone Bricks and mortar retailers can provide something that online re-tailers never will the experience

Consider Apple It does not dis-count nor compete in price wars with other leading brands and yet its sales grow exponentially Why do you think that is

Apart from an exceptional product suite Apple has created an unparalleled user experience Everything from the product func-tionality to the design of the box that the hardware comes in and to the Apple stores themselves

The stores are clean simple and pragmatic Staff are plentiful and

there are no queues Every staff member can take payments and email receipts via their iPhone Itrsquos all about the experience

Compare that sort of experience with an online shopping escapade Therersquos no atmosphere no touch-ing or feeling and no personal in-teraction between human beings

To harness the best of both worlds retailers need to keep the personal efficient real experience that shoppers so desire as well as incorporate technology to ensure a smooth hassle free experience for their customers

The guys at Wealie have created the Wealie Universal Loyalty Card App along similar principles to help businesses engage their cus-tomers and to add value in ways that are placed above discounts

Technology can complement and enhance the user experience of any retailer If yoursquore afraid of new technology ask the kids

Checkout the free App on their website wwwwealiecomau

Sustainable furniture

Visit Tony Smithrsquos website at wwwtonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Shoppers preferexperience over price

18 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

bullExplore 60 heritage buildings that tell the history of South Gippsland bullRide the train bull Discover the old fashioned General Store bullHave a game of chess bull View the Community Art Gallery bull Picnic by the lake bull Shop at the Farmers Market bull Checkout the Sustainability Centre bull Take a Ghost Tour bull Lunch at the Pig lsquon Whistle bull Enjoy our regular family fun events

Itrsquos a big day out

South Gippsland Highway Korumburra 3950

Telephone (03) 5655 1811 wwwcoalcreekvillagecomau

Teddy Bears Picnic 10 June Pirates Day 23 September Literary Festival 13 October Halloween 27 October

Ghost Tours 1 Saturday of the month

Farmers Market 2 Saturday

of the month

Open Thursday to Monday 10am ndash 430pm 7 days over Victorian School Holidays

Your School can visit Coal Creek

Check out our Education program

Have your Wedding or Special Occasion at the Pig amp Whistle cafeacute

Coal Creek Events

19wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Loch Food amp Wine Festival

Carringtons of Loch Village

Open 7 days Ph 5659 4215 wwwcarringtonscomau

LampsClocksKitchenalia2nd hand furniture

Proud supporter of Loch Village Food amp Wine Festival

Loch Food amp Wine FestivalQueens Birthday Long Weekend June 2 - June 11

For the 5th year in a row the Historic Loch Village is putting on their Food amp Wine Festival

With activities planned from Saturday June 2 through to Mon-day June 11 it promises to be the biggest and best yet

The Festival kicks off with a Festival Opening Railway Dinner on Saturday June 2 at 630pm

The train departs Loch Station with the Queenrsquos Jubilee as the theme Bookings are essential for this train trip of a lifetime so book early on 03 5659 4215

Sunday Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee Thanksgiving Service at 930am then a Jubilee Lunch and the launch of Loch Village Street by Street at midday

Monday Lighting of the Dia-mond Jubilee Beacon and a family BBQ at the Loch Primary School

Tuesday through to Friday A Taste of Gippsland at different Vil-lage Eateries around Loch

Saturday June 9 The Wine-makerrsquos Dinner at the Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar Bookings es-sential on 03 5659 4488

Sunday June 10 The Main Event - Street Festival featuring over 50 food and wine producers from the region

Entry to the Festival is $15 which includes all your food and wine tasting an information pack and souvenir tasting glass

Childrenrsquos activities will in-clude Barn Buddies and cake decorating The South Gippsland Wind Orchestra will be playing along with the Wonthaggi Citizens Band and Green Velvet

Ample parking is available with the main event being held near the Loch Memorial Recrea-tion Reserve

For up to date information on all their events and festival details visit their website at wwwlochvil-lagefoodandwinefestivalcomau or visit their Facebook page for program details

Donrsquot forget their markets on Sunday

Bed amp Breakfast Accommodation

Bottle Shop Fine Dining Featuring Local Produce and Gluten Free Dinner Parties a Speciality

2 Smith Street LochPhone 5659 4446

Cosy Kitchen Loch

Tracey amp Kayla Pepperell27 Victoria Street

Loch Vic 3945

Ph 5659 4455

Fresh Country BreakfastsDelicious LunchesDevonshire TeasCoffee amp CakeGluten Free Products

F u l l y L i c e n s e d

Open 7 DaysSeasonally Influenced Menu

Spacious Indoor amp Outdoor DiningGreat Family Atmosphere

Ideal For Meetings or CelebrationsCatering amp Special Occasion

-Cakes To OrderHuge Range of Local Produce

-Gift Hampers AvailableFair Trade amp Unique Teas Coffee amp Hot Chocolate

10 Smith Street Loch Village 3945Ph 5659 4466

20 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Travelling Gippsland

Just what do you do with your old faded tattered car seats Do you rip them out and replace them cover them with fake car seat covers or would a complete re-cover be the answer

That all depends on what yoursquore dealing with I wouldnrsquot think recov-ering the seats in a 1979 Mazda 323 would be a project worthy of the time effort and dollars

If however that car was a 1962 EJ Holden then itrsquos a different story Around Gippsland we have many well trained and experienced mo-

tor trimmers that would satisfactorily complete your project with all the love and care as if you were doing it yourself

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery has been successfully operating in Moe since 1991 operating part time from 1999 until Oct 2011 when Rob returned to full time trading

With 32 yearsrsquo experience Rob can handle everything from minor re-pairs to full custom re-trims Rob has experience on vintage classic and modern vehicles and has also worked on trucks buses caravans and even planes

He is well respected for his work on boats doing canopies and inte-rior work and householdoffice upholstery Rob prides himself on quality workmanship and materials Enquiries can be directed to Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery 0418 512 716

With boating and fishing being such a large part of life in Gippsland the Gippsland Squadron of the Australian Vol-unteer Coast Guard keep both tourists and locals safe on the water 24 hours a day seven days a week

The Gippsland Squadron con-sists of six flotillas located at Mal-lacoota Lakes Entrance Port Al-bert Port Welshpool Marlo and Paynesville

Manned by a group of passion-ate volunteers each flotilla deals with a unique range of assists be it a vessel that has run aground in the Gippsland Lakes or a vessel that is experiencing mechanical problems and is being battered and bruised by violent weather offshore

With regular training and state-of-the-art equipment the volun-teer members and their respective flotillas are always up to the task

With the ever-growing numbers of tourists coming to enjoy Gipp-sland the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard has recognized the need to grow their numbers in the region which has resulted in a re-cruitment drive for new members

Volunteering has a meaningful positive impact on your commu-nity so why not consider joining

The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard values the uniqueness and diversity of every individual and welcomes any inquiries you may have It guards the coast in the most effective way by education example examination and finally by search and rescue

If you want more information or want to become a part of Coast Guard contact sadcogippcoast-guardcomau for more informa-tion

You can keep up to date with the latest Coast Guard Victoria news by Liking us on Facebook or follow us on twitter by search-ing for CGMelb

For help from Coast Guard on the water you can call 03 9598 7003 ndash in an emergency call 000 and ask for the Water Police

Get active amp save lives

Master Upholstererscreate new from old

Country CruiseHot Rod Weekend

Queens Birthday WeekendLakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance will be thumping with the sounds of Hot Rods over the Queenrsquos Birthday Long Weekend June 7 8 amp 9

The Thunderbirds Rod and Custom Club are holding their regular Country Cruise Hot Rod Weekend and itrsquos promising to be the best yet

Hundreds of hot rods are expected in Lakes Entrance on Saturday for the Hot Rods Alrsquofresco to be held in Myer Street All cars will be on display as judges hand out awards and you get to chat with the owners

There will be plenty of kids activities music and cars cars cars Sat-urday night sees the Pie Night at the Lakes Entrance Golf Club with tickets only $10 per head

On Sunday the hot rods cruise to Paynesville making it possibly the largest highway hot rod cruise in Australia Sunday night sees more en-tertainment at the Lakes Sports and Community Club

Maffra Motor MuseumHOLDEN Display -

JulyNovemberOpen Day - 8th July

Classic vehicles amp Clubs welcome

Open Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon 10am - 4pmamp all School Holidays

1a Sale RoadMaffra Vic 3860 - Ph (03) 5147 3223wwwgippslandvehiclecollectionorgau

Aus Caravan Repairs

Stop those Water Leaks

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ldquoAuthorised Insurance RepairerrdquoBrakes amp Servicing

82 PRINCE STREET ROSEDALEPhone Rod 5199 2798 FAX 5199 2886 MOB 0457 604 930

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming amp Upholstery

Cars Trucks Boats Planes Household Upholstery

Over 30 Years Experience in Classic amp Vintage Cars

31 Alexander Ave(Po Box 237)

Moe Vic 38250418 512 716

Gippsland has six flotillas of Coast Guard vesselsLakes Entrance Mallacoota Port Albert Port Welshpool

Marlo and Paynesville

21wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

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Metung Food amp Wine Festival

Kate Brilli

How often in our current times do we hear the words lsquofrom the heartrsquo or lsquofollow your heartrsquo How many of us have ever stopped to consider exactly what these words really mean

I have been focusing my at-tention on these sentiments and would like to look more closely at following my heart This is what I found To follow the heart is not necessarily going to rid you of the fear you are perceiving in the cur-rent moment it may even acceler-ate the feeling of fear

By standing on the edge of our comfort zones we have two choic-es to move forward and step into the perceived fear or step back and put lsquochangersquo out of our mind and continue in our current hold-ing pattern and hope the intensity passes only to find that the fear in-creases

Whenever we follow our hearts our hearts may lead us into unchartered territory or rough wa-ters this is part of the preparation for opening ourselves up to the new changes ahead When we fol-low our hearts we allow our souls path to guide us through life and all feelings of regret frustration and hopelessness leave us Accept-ance compassion and forgiveness become part of us and this energy expands so we have more of this in our lives

There is a fine line between fear and love The adrenalin that is pre-sent in both cases is the same and we must embrace this energy force and step into it completely com-mitted without doubt to receive the awesomeness of life To deny this force is to deny lsquolifeforcersquo This may leave you frustrated and stuck in old patterns finding new habits to distract you from your discomfort about being in your present state Resulting in stag-nant energy or lifeforce

To follow our hearts is to do so with faith to let go of conditions and expectations of how things ldquoshouldrdquo be and accept how things are It is to allow ourselves to be open to receiving our manifesta-tion in its pure form without ma-nipulation from our own restric-tive minds and negative thoughts Our thoughts dictate our reality FEAR is an acronym for ldquofalse evidence appearing realrdquo Hence we all have different fears based on our experiences in this world To assist your healing in any form you must embrace the FEAR with LOVE and follow your heart Ac-cept the journey no matter how treacherous it may seem from your current viewpoint and have faith that it will lead you to greener pastures Following your heart and following your passion will always lead to LOVE

I will leave you with this quote from Rumisrsquo book of poems this is a translation of the love poem Rumi tells us the supreme secret of the inner journey is the path of love

If we can possess our whole heart with contemplation of the beloved we will experience the wonders and beauty of the uni-verse

Kate our feature writer is a mental health worker and cur-rently studying her Bachelor of Writing

Messages from the HeartSpirit Mind amp Body

Food amp Wine on the GreenSunday June 10 Metung Village Green

Whether you come by car by boat by bicycle or simply walk come anyway you can to the inau-gural Metung Food and Wine Festival on Queens Birthday long weekend June 9 and 10

On Saturday June 9 the Festival kicks off with the monthly Metung Farmers Market on the Village Green in central Metung

Always a huge selection of locally produced or grown food wine honey and fresh produce Many of our local growers and manufacturers find their way to the Metung market every first Saturday of the month to mix and mingle with visitors the locals and other stall holders

On Sunday from 11am till 4pm the Village Green

will be transformed by a large Event Marquee hold-ing the best East Gippsland has to offer

Eight local wineries will be present allowing you to sample their produce or purchase for later con-sumption The best of East Gippslandrsquos eateries will also be there showcasing the remarkable talent our local producers have when it comes to creating food for your delight

Alongside the Festival will be an art and craft exhibition appropriately titled ldquoThe Colour of Me-tungrdquo open all day Saturday and Sunday

On Monday morning hundreds of Hot Rods will roll into town promising a fantastic display of classic motoring

22 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Markets in Gippsland

LATROBEREH Cork Club Craft Market2nd Saturday of the month(Sept to May)Kay Street Gardens TraralgonContact 0487 342 675

Latrobe Country MarketEvery Sunday 830am - 130 pmLatrobe Road MorwellContact 0407 532 957

Traralgon Farmers Market4th Sat of the month 8am-1pmKay Street GardensContact 5174 2279

Old Gippstown Market - Moe3rd Sat of the month 9am-2pmOld Gippstown Heritage ParkContact 5127 3082

BAW BAWDrouin Craft amp ProduceCivic Park Drouin3rd Sat of month 8am-1230pmContact 0428 252 440

Rokeby Community MarketMain Road Rokeby2nd Sat of month 8am-1pmSeptember to MayContact 56 26 8523

Longwarry Fire Brigade MarketBennett St Longwarry1st Sunday of Month 8am-1pmMarch to DecemberContact 0419 158 946

Yarragon Community Craft amp Produce Market4th Sat of the month 9am-2pmYarragon Public HallCampbell St YarragonContact 5634 2209

EAST GIPPSLANDFarmers MarketSecondary College OvalMcKean St Bairnsdale1st Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5156 9342

Surf Club MarketForeshore Rotundanear the FootbridgeLakes Entrance1st Sun of month 9am-3pmContact 5153 1916

Metung Farmers MarketVillage Green Metung2nd Sat of month 830am-1pmContact 0458 431 844

Paynesville Lions Club MarketGilsenan Reserve Prsquoville2nd Sun of month 8am-1pmContact 0400 327 526

Bairnsdale Uniting Church Car amp Boot MarketGreat Alpine Road Lucknow3rd Sat of month 830-1100am

Bruthen Village MarketBruthen Mechanics HallMain Street Bruthen4th Sat of month 9am-1pmContact 0428 501 634 or03 5156 4148

Lucknow MarketHowitt Park Lucknow4th Sun of month 830-1pmContact 5152 4662

Makers MarketEmporium of Handmade Waresfrom Maker to youBoucher Hall BairnsdaleSaturday June 2 - 9-2pmContact 0412 870 605 or 5152 5484

WELLINGTONHeyfield MarketJohn Greaves Memorial ParkTemple St Heyfield1st Sat of month from 8amContact 5148 0505

Wellington Farmers Market3rd Sat of month 8am-1pmCobb amp Co StablesRaymond Street Sale

Maffra Variety amp Farmers Market1st Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Cobb amp Co Stables Markets1st Sat - Variety Market 8am-1pm2nd Sun - Craft Market 9am-1pm3rd Sat - Farmers Market 8am-1pm4th Sun - Art amp Wine Market 1230-430Contact Mark 0408 057 772wwwcobbandcomarketcomau

Stratford Variety amp Farmers MarketApex Park Princes HighwayStratford4th Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Rosedale Community MarketPrince St Park Rosedale2nd Sun of month 7am-130pmContact 5199 2709

Sale Charity MarketThompson River Canal ReserveSale Gippsland3rd Sun of month 7am-1pmContact 5144 1258

Yarram Variety MarketGuideScout HallCnr Church Rd amp Sth Gipp Hwy1st Sun of month 8am-1pm

Additional markets in YarramPort Albert Regatta - April 8Rutters Park Yarram Tarra Festival - April 9 Monster MarketShowgrounds Buckley StPort Albert Hall Victoria St5th Sun in monthContact 5183 2649

SOUTH GIPPSLANDProm Farmers MarketFoster Showgrounds Foster3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5682 2654 or0427 809 509

Promontory Home Produce amp Craft MarketSundays - April 8 8am-2pmFoster Showgrounds FosterContact 5682 2654

Prom Country Farmers MarketMain St Foster

3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 680 8509

Tarwin Lower MarketTarwin Lower Memorial HallContact 5663 7345 or 5663 7505

Venus Bay Farmers MarketVenus Bay VillageJupiter Bvd Venus BayEvery Sunday in JanuaryContact 5664 0096

Mirboo Nth MarketBaromi Park Mirboo NthLast Sat of month 9am-2pmContact 5668 2465

Sth Gippsland Farmers MarketKoonwarra Memorial ParkKoonwarra1st Sat of month 830am startContact 0408 619 182

Kongwak MarketKorumburra-Wonthaggi Rd KongwakSundays 10-230pmContact 0417 142 478

Coal Creek Farmers MarketCoal Creek Community ParkKorumburra2nd Sat of month 8am-1pm

Toora MarketFormer Bonlac StoreJetty Road Toora2nd Sat of month 830am startContact 5686 2690

Loch Public Hall - Winter MarketLoch Public HallSmith Street Loch2nd Sun of month 9am-1pmMay to September onlyContact 5659 4305

Loch Village MarketRailway Siding Loch2nd Sun of month 830am startContact 5659 0212

Inverloch Farmers MarketThe Glade Inverloch3rd Sunday of month 8am-1pmContact 5664 0096

Chris amp KateFudge Coffee Relish

Spices and DukkahGluten Free Products

Tambo Gourmet Foods

P O Box 21 Swan Reach 3909Ph (03) 5156 4274

Email tambogourmetfoodsgmailcomwwwtambogourmetfoodscom

Locally grown produce is best for so many reasons Some choose to grown their own but what do you do with any excess If you canrsquot grow everything in your garden but still want locally grown even organic do you then resort to the supermarket

Herersquos an even better option Come down to the Cobb and Co Stables Market on a Friday and swap your produce with other growers You can offer fruits vegetables herbs preserves or any other home grownproduced items These can be swapped with other growers So if you have a bumper tomato crop but the zucchinis were a fail then bring your to-matoes and swap with the zucchini green thumb If you have no produce of your own then simply donate some funds which will then be passed on to a local charity

By being involved you will have a chance to network with other growers build community and reduce waste As an added bonus you will be able to increase the range of pro-duce in your kitchen that was grown locallyThis program commences on Friday 1st June 2012 at the Cobb and Co Stables Market complex between 12 and 1pm It is free to participate and if you have any enquiries please call Mark on 03 5143 0370

Bartering with your home grown produce

Huge indoorGarage Sale

Fourth Saturday of the monthindoor garage sale

Bring your garage sale to theCobb amp Co buildingin Raymond St Sale

$20 for 3 metre x 3 metre siteFill it to the brim with

your goods

23wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Cobb amp Co Stables26 MINI SHOPS

OPEN 7 DAYS - 9am - 5pm

A New Concept In Shopping All Under One Roof

199 Raymond St Sale and Rear Carpark Entrance in Desaily st Telephone 03 5143 0370 Mobile 0408 057 772

20 Indoor Party Plan Consultant

Huge 2 day party plan MarketExpo on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th

July 9am-4pm HUGE INDOOR GARAGE SALE-

Held Monthly next one Sat 236 4th Saturday of the

month indoors Cobb amp Co Stables Sale Idea is bring your garage sale to the

Cobb amp Co Building pay $2000 for your

3m by 3m site fill it to the brim with your

stuff 0408057772

Gippsland Market News

East Gippsland Eats was borne out of a lifelong passion for food shared by two sisters Lucy Carson and Jane McKay

Sixth generation Gippslanders they were born and raised in Mel-bourne but chose to return to their ancestral home to raise their fami-lies

Lucy is an Interior Designer who escaped the rat-race of Syd-ney to focus on Pilates and fitness instruction (she now runs Metung Fitness) while Jane has worked in marketing for many years coming from Melbourne a few years ago she currently works part time as well as freelance marketing

Lucyrsquos background in fitness lead to a natural interest in nu-trition and when she found that many of her clients neglected to eat breakfast Lucy came up with the healthiest solution she could find she started to give her clients her own ldquobrandrdquo of muesli a blend

that she had perfected over many years While at the same time Jane was asked to make biscuits for the guests at one of Metungrsquos premier resorts

While these two opportunities presented themselves separately with the serendipitous timing Lucy and Jane saw an opportunity to create a food business something they had both always dreamed of and East Gippsland Eats was born

Seeing the local Farmersrsquo mar-kets as a great place to start Lucy and Jane set to work in Janersquos commercial-grade kitchen in Bru-then Jane as chief cookie-creator and Lucy as master muesli-maker The sisters debuted their home made muesli and biscuits at the Metung Market in October and have become regulars at the mar-kets around the area

Next time yoursquore at a market in the East Gippsland area make sure you stop by

wwweastgippslandeatscomau

See us at the Metung Food

amp Wine Festival

Local muesli andcookie makers

Standing Sculpture Workshop

At ldquoCobb amp Co Stablesrdquo 199 Raymond Street Sale

Come along and make your own beautiful outdoor fabric sculpture with Rhonda Hunt from ldquoFaeries with Attituderdquo Rhonda is a Certified Instructor with Powertex as well as the Victorian Distributor and Instructor Trainer

Sculptures are made using Powertex a water-based non-toxic fabric hardener that has the AP ACMI award You are able to choose from a fisherman faerie culturally based figures or elegant lady A wide selection of colours and fabric are available for the sculpture as well as a choice of bases such as rocks treated pine or natural timber

The new African sculpted heads will also be available for use

Sunday 17th June 930am ndash 400pm All materials are supplied for the workshop just bring your creativity You will need to wear old clothing or bring a

protective apron and it is best not to wear jewellery Tea and coffee available BYO lunch or purchase at nearby venues Cost for the workshop is $160

Mask Sculptureworkshops for kidsWednesday June 27 - $35Wednesday July 4 - $45

Plenty is happening at the Cobb amp Co Markets in Ray-mond Street Sale

These workshops costing $35 for Junersquos Faeries and $45 for Ju-lyrsquos Masks are a perfect creative expression for your kids to enjoy

24 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gluten Free Health Products

Gluten Free Batterbrings joy back toFish amp Chip feasts

About 12 years ago Guy Plateau from Lakes Entrance was looking for a new product he could create His reasons being competition in the fast food industry was cut-throat and he was looking for something dif-ferent to focus his attention on

First Guy tried playing around with different combinations of flours when preparing his batter mixes in LrsquoOcean Fish amp Chips Lakes En-trance

Without any great successes he then happened to be discussing it with his doctor

His doctorrsquos suggestions led him to start experimenting with different versions of a gluten free mixture

At the time there was not much interest in gluten allergies or their re-actions with different people Gluten free dietry requirements were not as popular or well known

After a few samples had been cre-ated Guy sent them off for testing with the Coeliac Society

Upon receipt of Guyrsquos samples they taste tested them and were pleasantly surprised

Their first orders were for sending our samples to their clients number-

ing at the time only a few hundred Australia wide

Since then production has in-creased one hundred fold and Coe-liac sufferers Australia wide now purchase and insist on Guyrsquos original Health Wise Batter Mix

About one year ago Guy sold his business to Bill Boros

Bill has been eager to continue Guyrsquos commitment to providing a healthy alternative to traditional bat-ter mixes sold by take away food out-lets

Bill has not only continued the project but increased distribution throughout the country considerably

When you now order your fish and chips if you see the Health Wise logo make sure you request a ldquoglu-ten free batter pleaserdquo

Full details on Health Wise Batter Mix can be found at wwwcrispybat-tercomau

SomervillersquosWholesaler takeson Crispy Batter

Somervillersquos Wholesale Foods situated in Sale Victoria have been in the food business since 1943

Formerly known as the Hawthorn Dairy they used to bottle and deliver fresh milk using a horse and cart

In 2007 Somervillersquos moved to their present location in 12 Invictus Court Sale to expand both the business and the product range

Now they wholesale over 1500 different product lines

ranging from dry foods chilled frozen meat seafood milk juice packaging and ice products All products are available to food retailers

Owners Andrew and Karen Somerville are pleased to be associated with Crispy Batter supplying food outlets in Mel-bourne and Gippsland with a healthy alternative

Wheat FreeGluten FreeYeast Free

No Salt or SugarNo Dairy products or

Artificial Colors amp Flavors

Enquiries for Crispy Battersalessomervillesnetauwwwsomervillesnetau

Tel 03 5144 2585

Bill Boros - Manager Crispy BatterTel 0429 336 080

wwwcrispybattercomau

Page 9: Gippslander June 2012

9wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Briagalong Big Screen Film Festival

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 100PM South Solitary DirWrit Shirley Barrett 2010 110 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A young unmarried woman arrives on an isolated island with her uncle the new lighthouse keeper Starring Miranda Otto Barry Otto and Marton Csokas

Stunningly photographed South Solitary is a very special filmDavid Stratton at thE MoViES

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 345PMorangES and SunShinE Dir Jim Loach Writ Rona Munro 2010 104 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

This masterfully mounted slow-burn drama tells the true story of British social worker Margaret Humphreys (Emily Watson) who in the 1980s sought to locate the victims of a secret government policy that shipped poor children to the colonies with the promise of a better life Starring Hugo Weaving Emily Watson and David Wenham

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 730PMthE huntEr Dir Daniel Nettheim Writ Julia Leigh (novel) Alice Addison Wain Fimeri 2010 100 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

Based on the acclaimed novel by Julia Leigh The Hunter is a powerful psychological drama that tells the story of Martin (Willem Dafoe) a mercenary sent from Europe by a mysterious biotech company to the Tasmanian wilderness on a dramatic hunt for the last Tasmanian Tiger

The Hunter is a compelling and beautifully made filmDavid Stratton at thE MoViES

tiMEtaBlEdatE tiME FilM

FrEE SChool SCrEEningS

Fri 8 Jun 1000am Little Big Shots (UC)

Fri 8 Jun 1245pm Bran Nue Dae (PG)

gEnEral SCrEEningS

Fri 8 Jun 800pm OPENING NIGHT The Cup (PG)

Sat 9 Jun 1100am FAMILY SCREENING Happy Feet Two (PG)

Sat 9 Jun 130pm The Eye of the Storm (MA15+)

Sat 9 Jun 400pm Any Questions for Ben (M)

Sat 9 Jun 700pm Briagolong Fast Filmmaking Shorts Awards + St Kilda Shorts (UC)

Sat 9 Jun 900pm Red Dog (PG)

Sun 10 Jun 1030am The Artist (PG)

Sun 10 Jun 100pm South Solitary (M)

Sun 10 Jun 345pm Oranges and Sunshine (M)

Sun 10 Jun 730pm The Hunter (M)persons under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian

VEnuE amp tiCKEtS Briagolong Mechanicsrsquo institute hall (tickets at door) Avon Street Briagolong

Check program for ticket prices Festival Pass $30 ndash see all the films for one low price

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

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FILM FESTIVAL

BRIAGOLONG

JUNE 8ndash10

BIG SCREENBIG SCREEN

MEdIA PARTNER

welcome to Big Screen 2012

oPEning nightFRIDAY 8 JUNE 800PMthE CuP Dir Simon Wincer Writ Simon Wincer Eric OrsquoKeefe 2011 106 mins (PG)

Tickets $10 $8 concession Ticket sales from 715pm A light supper will follow the screening of The Cup

In 2002 Damien Oliver was the best jockey in the land the beloved son and grandson of noted jockeys before him When tragedy strikes his family just days before the Melbourne Cup will Damien decide to ride the spirited Media Puzzle A triumphant and courageous true story from the director of Phar Lap and The Lighthorsemen

A big-screen experience with lavish production design and geographical scopehellip This is polished mainstream filmmaking Scott Murray thE agE

FaMily SCrEEningSATURDAY 9 JUNE 1100AM haPPy FEEt two Dir George Miller Writ George Miller Gary Eck Warren Coleman Paul Livingston 2011 100 mins (PG)

Tickets $2

Itrsquos time to get happy In the footsteps of the Academy Award winning Happy Feet comes this comic musical adventure for all ages

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 130PMthE EyE oF thE StorM Dir Fred Schepisi Writ Patrick White (novel) Judy Morris 2011 114 mins (MA15+)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

Elizabeth (Charlotte Rampling) is a once great beauty who controls her staff and her adult children to the very end Judy Davis plays the daughter with a failed marriage into French nobility Geoffrey Rush plays the son a playboy actor with a knighthood Based on the novel by Nobel Prize winner Patrick White from director Fred Schepisi this is a sharp and ruthlessly comic exploration of family relationships

hellipthe array of talent in and around this film makes this a grand effortMargaret Pomeranz at thE MoViES

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 400PMany QuEStionS For BEnDir Rob Sitch Writ Santo Cilauro Tom Gleisner Rob Sitch 2011 114 mins (M)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A romantic comedy about a perennial bachelor (Josh Lawson from Thank God Yoursquore Here The Librarians and Sea Patrol) who starts to question his lifestyle From the Aussie comedy outfit Working Dog creators of The Castle The Dish and The Panel

urbane and sophisticatedVicky Roach thE daily tElEgraPh

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 700PM Briagolong FaSt FilMMaKing ChallEngE SCrEEning + awardS night2012 (UC)

Tickets $10 $8 concession Ticket price includes entry to Red Dog at 900pm

Watch films made around Briagolong by Fast Film Challengers at the Fast Filmmaking Competition screening Support and see your friends family and town up on the Big Screen

PluS St Kilda ShortS2010 45 mins (UC)A sampling of short films from some of Australiarsquos most exciting new talent direct from the St Kilda Film Festival

SATURDAY 9 JUNE 900PM rEd dog Dir Kriv Stenders Writ Louis de Berniegraveres (novel) Daniel Taplitz 2011 92 mins (PG)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A warm-hearted story about a dog that becomes an outback legend Luke Ford Josh Lucas Rachael Taylor and Noah Taylor star opposite Koko the red kelpie In the tradition of Lassie this comedy adapted from the Louis de Berniegraveres best-selling novel is based on a true story

This superb all-ages picture gets everything rightLeigh Paatsch hErald Sun

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 1030AMthE artiSt DirWrit Michael Hazanavicius 2011 100 mins (PG)

Tickets $10 $8 concession

A loving recreation of Hollywood in the 1920s on the verge of the introduction of sound As silent movie star George Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion he sparks with Peppy Miller a young dancer set for a big break Starring Jean Dujardain Beacutereacutenice Bejo John Goodman James Cromwell

This is not a work of film history but rather a generous touching and slightly daffy expression of unbridled movie love AO Scott nEw yorK tiMES

winner 3 AACTA awards

winner AACTA award

winner 5 Academy

Award

winner 3 GoldenGlobes

winner 7 BAFTAS

The Big Screen Film Festival will return to Briagolong for the eighth big year with a weekend full of screenings

Opening Night on Friday June 8 fea-tures the triumphant and courageous Aus-tralian horse racing story The Cup

At the heart of this true story is Damien Oliver a young jockey who loses his only brother in a tragic racing accident just days before the 2002 Melbourne Cup

Opening Night tickets include a light supper at the Mechanicsrsquo Institute Hall af-ter the screening hosted by the Mechanicsrsquo Institute Hall Committee

On the evening of Saturday June 9 enjoy the second Briagolong Fast Film Making Challenge Screening and Awards Night Watch films made around Briagolong by Fast Film Challengers Support and see your friends family and town up on the Big Screen PLUS a special sneak preview of the St Kilda Short Film Festival touring program ndash straight from St Kilda

ldquoThe Big Screen Film Festival gives Gippsland audiences the opportunity to enjoy an array of award-winning and ac-claimed filmsrdquo said Festival Co-ordinator Gordana Bacic ldquoWe are especially de-lighted to be returning to Briagolong for the eighth time Itrsquos a fantastic weekend of filmsrdquo said Gordana

Big Screen Film Festival is an initiative of the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) and brings new and archival films to audiences across regional and rural Australia

Other Briagolong Big Screen film festi-val highlights include feature films Happy Feet Two The Artist The Eye of the Storm and The Hunter

For screening and ticket details check the printed program in town or go to wwwnfsagovaubigscreen

Big Screen FilmFestival 8 years on

10 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gippslander Newspaper

Gippslandrsquos Newspaper

This month wersquove decided to display both our website and Face-book page to demonstrate what other businesses can do as well as showcase what wersquore up to

Between Mark Watson and Shane Kidd a new newspaper has been born for Gippsland

Now in itrsquos third edition print-ed monthly it reaches out to an es-timated 60000 readership across Gippsland

In tandem with the printed newspaper is the online version here at wwwgippslandercomau

A few features of the website is the ability to use the RSS news subscription service By signing up to an RSS feed you can receive in your email inbox every article that is uploaded to the website

A full dis-

tribution map can be found show-ing all 450 outlets where the Gipp-slander is circulated each month

Please support your local dis-tributors as without them this wouldnrsquot be possible

A full Market listing is also available updated regularly to en-able you to find which market is on where across Gippsland

Signup to our monthly News-letter via the website send us a Letter to the Editor check our Advertising Rates or simply ac-cess the site to have a good read of local Gippsland stories about Gippslanders

Facebook - is itreally necessary

Many business owners when faced with the prospect of having to setup a website for their business can feel overwhelmed and totally not up to the task

Then if having one website wasnrsquot enough now yoursquore told you need a Facebook page as well

Do not despair itrsquos not any-where near as difficult to setup a Facebook page as it is to setup and maintain your business website

There are no hosting fees no domain name registration and generally no technical upgrades or maintenance

Yoursquove just got to figure out how to use Facebook then be prepared to re-learn it every six months when they change or up-date their interface

Setting up is as simple as sign-ing yourself up for a Facebook ac-count This account will be in your personal name and will only be your personal Facebook page

Next you create a new ldquoBusi-ness Pagerdquo This page works ex-actly the same as your personal page with a few hidden extras

People cannot be ldquofriendsrdquo with your business page They can only

Like your business page As well your business page can only Like other business pages it cannot be-come friends with anyone

Thus the aim of the game is to get as many people to Like your page as possible The more Likes you have the more exposure your business postings will receive

When you post a comment special or photo on your business page it then feeds out to the News Feed on all your Likers pages

They can then Like your in-dividual posts or they can Share your posts meaning they re-post your article on their Wall which then appears on their friends News Feeds

Your news or specials can very quickly spread out to a huge net-work of friends and their friends In my opinion itrsquos the cheapest and easiest way of spreading your good news Our Facebook page is to be found at wwwfacebookcomgippslander

450 Outlets across Gippsland

11wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Home Farm Business

The dyingart of thetechnophobe

It used to be fun being a technophobe Complaining about pro-graming video recorders wondering why disks didnrsquot already come formatted referring to the internet as the lsquoworld wide webrsquo won-dering why everyone knew how to download movies except you and having to learn new verbs almost daily - blog Google Skype poke tweet spam like surf youtube phish hack upload download VOIP browse bookmark etc

These days however even committed technophobes are fast running out of excuses Itrsquos get-ting harder to get traction with grievances when computers are up and running as soon as you switch them on when a novice can cre-ate movies and slideshows in min-utes when all your gadgets sync automatically and when you can accrue 400 friends without ever talking to them

Back when a search engine was a friendly librarian Apple realised that technology and gadgets could be both beautiful and user friendly

Apple didnrsquot invent the computer MP3 players mobile phones or e-readers They effectively just sim-plified the steps involved in using them and turned the hardware into works of art

It has never been easier to com-municate and learn to do things faster and smarter In the process technology can even positively impact the environment through innovation and lateral thinking

Sadly for technophobes they will need a new focus Theyrsquore not the sought after specialists they once were Politics perhaps

Remember setting up the VCR

wwwgippslandercomauwwwfacebookcomgippslander

Forestry woodchippingand protecting our Koalas

Eden woodchip in the redEden export woodchip mill has just recorded its first

ever loss in 40 years of woodchipping East Gippsland forests Losses disclosed to ASIC total $126430

Mystery surrounds the accumulated losses at the mill considering the majority of their products (trees) are currently subsidised by the Baillieu Government

Baillieu Govt slashes environment budgetThe latest budget has axed $130 million from the Vic

Govtrsquos environmental departments This includes post-bushfire work and climate change programs

Logging subsidies however enjoy a continued hand-out of over $50 million

How much can a koala bearVictoriarsquos koalas have been excluded from being list-

ed by the Federal Government as a vulnerable speciesQueensland NSW and ACT koalarsquos can rest easy fol-

lowing the rulings Their habitat cannot be razed to the ground without extensive government interference

Koalas in the Strzelecki forests however were not af-forded that protection Most of their habitat is on private land available for clear felling to feed the Maryvale pa-per mill

12 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gippsland Real Estate

A 4

B 2

C 2

Price $$549500Internet 3254245Contact Chris Morrison 0419 381 832

Sale 178 Macalister StreetLUXURY PRESTIGIOUS LOCATIONbullCharming spacious amp open informal living bullSeparate dining or sitting room bullLarge bedrooms bullBeautifully appointed bathroom bull2nd shower bullBeautifully manicured gardens bullSalersquos most sought after address

Sale 34 Dryden PlaceCOMFORTABLE AFFORDABLE AS NEWbullFantastic open plan kitchenmealsfamily bullSupersized bedrooms bullSpacious lounge bullNortherly aspect to living areas bullDucted central heating + split system ac bullSun drenched al-fresco bullGreat value for money

Price $329500Internet 3971845Contact Chris Morrison 0419 381 832

4 A 2 B 2 C

A 3

B 2

C 2

Price $329500Internet 3799659Contact Stephen Chalmer 0419 381 831

Sale 1135 Market StreetBRILLIANT AS NEW TOWNHOUSEbullSpacious open plan living bullExcellent kitchen amp bathrooms bullSunny northerly aspect bullDucted central heating bullSplit system air conditioner bullDbl garage with secure access bullOwn title - no body corporate

Sale Unit 1102 Stawell StreetNeat affordablelocatioNbullClose to CBD bullLovely private garden bullLight and airy bullWell equipped kitchen and bathroom bullCosy lounge bullLock up garage bullSuit investorowner occupier

Price $229500Internet 3997505Contact Stephen Chalmer 0419 381 831

3 A 1 B 1 C

237-239 Raymond Street SaleTelephone 03 5144 4333 wwwchalmercomaustephencchalmercomau

Opening Hours Sale Monday - Friday 9am - 530pm Saturday - 9am - 3pm Sunday - 11am - 2pmOpening Hours Morwell Monday - Friday 9am - 530 pm Sat 9am -1pm

381 - 385 Corner of Raymond amp Macarthur Streets Sale 3850 Phone 03 5144 7715 Mobile 0433 666 014

NOW OPEN IN MORWELL amp SALE

244 Commercial Rd Morwell Ph 03 5133 0883

wwwmattressbedssalecomau

13wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Gippsland Real Estate

20 Myer Street Lakes Entrance Ph (03) 5155 3555 Gary Henry 0418 516 164 wwwgaryhenryrealestatecomau Brendan King 0407 302 273

QUALITY IN ABUNDANCE $470000 Set on a spacious 1500m2 lot in pleasant surrounds this refreshingly different home has a style of its own with the vendors doing the extra to ensure a high end finished product With focus on the kitchen living area main bedroom and ensuite there is also a lovely entry stairway and balustrade as well as a beautiful sitting room where you can escape with a book and a wine A mere 25 years old and still very much a new home

QUIET COURT BY THE BEACH $462000 Living by the beach allows you to enjoy the ocean and lake at your doorstep Situated on over 900m2 at the head of the court the home comprises separate lounge kitchen dining sunroom three bedrooms and two bathrooms The outdoor entertaining area is decked and paved and enclosed with bistro blinds for all year round use There is a spa and fire place landscaped gardens large garage with ensuite and double carport high enough for a large van

A CLEAR CUT WINNER $338000 No need for a photo finish here this home romps it in Every conceivable box has been ticked With some homes you just know and when the price is more than right the only thing left to do is say yes The pictures tell no lies - this wonderful three bedroom two bathroom home will please you no end - inside and out front to back Some people put in years to get a home and surrounds looking like this but you can have it in 60 days - more or less

BRIGHT amp LIGHT $220000 Lake Tyers Beach within a stroll to shop and Tavern Great investment property or holiday home comprising three bedrooms and open plan living sunny verandah and lock-up garage Low maintenance and ready for you to put your personal touches to

GET OUT - OF TOWN $330000 Yoursquoll never appreciate living country until yoursquove give it a go so consider this very homely property only 15 minutes from town This is proof that it doesnrsquot cost the earth to own a good home and a few acres (7 in fact) where you could run a horse if you want Comprises three bedrooms a neat little kitchen and dining area plus a cosy lounge and huge covered deck make it all worthwhile And with an awesome shed and more tank water than yoursquoll ever need why are you waiting

LAKES VIEW ESTATE SELECTED LOTS NOW $110000 EACH

If yoursquore looking for town lake and ocean views with 9 holes of golf at your doorstep then Lakes View Estate is the place to be Situated just four minutes from the town centre Lakes View Estate offers 43 magnificent allotments with all services and a variety of blocks allowing for plenty of room with sizes ranging from 686msup2 to 1563msup2

29 SOLD

14 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

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15wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Floating DragonCantonese style cuisine overlooking the majestic Western Boat Harbour Lakes Entrance

An abundance of local seafood produce and wine

Dinner - Tuesday to Sunday from 600pm Yum-Cha served Sundays from Noon till 200pm

Fully Licensed(no BYO)

For Reservations

Ph 03 5155 1400

wwwfloatingdragoncomau160 Esplanade Western Boat

Harbour Lakes Entrance

Gippsland Good Food

A homemade dumpling that will surly impress your friends and family

What you need

bull 1 Packet of Wonton wrap-pers (available from most supermarkets)

bull 150g fatty pork mince

bull 150g chicken mince

bull 2 Tablespoons good qual-ity Soya Sauce

bull 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce

bull 1 Teaspoon fine white pepper

bull frac14 Cup of finely chopped spring onion

bull 1 Dessert spoon of salt

bull 1 Tablespoon of corn flour

bull 1 Teaspoon Sesame oil

Combine all the above ingredi-ents together in a bowl mix and let stand for 30minutes

Place a small amount of meat filling in the center of the Wonton wrapper and fold so the edges join Pinch the edges together to form a pleat Repeat this process for the remaining dumplings Steam the dumplings for 12-15 minutes de-

pending on their thickness Serve with soya sauce and chopped Spring onion

Recipe kindly supplied by the Floating Dragon Restaurant Lakes Entrance

Phone 03 5155 1400

Prawn and Garlic Chive Dumplings fromthe Floating Dragon Restaurant

Make your own Dumplings

Tambo Gourmet Foodsrsquo rel-ish and jams are handmade in small batches using fruit and vegetables sourced locally from growers using organic principles where possible

Situated on the edge of the Coulqhoun Forest East Gipps-land Tambo Gourmet Foods pro-duce all their products in a purpose built kitchen

Their range of pre mixed gour-met spices allows the customer to conveniently add taste and vari-ety to their cooking Their range is growing weekly

The selection of over 20 fla-vours of traditionally made Glu-ten Free fudge with itrsquos smooth creamy non grainy texture will really excite your taste buds

Dukkah is the latest addition There are 6 different varieties to choose from and the biggest prob-lem customers have is ldquowhich one will I buythey are all so goodrdquo The only additive is sea salt

Look for their stall at local mar-kets in East Gippsland and south-ern NSW or visit them online at wwwtambogourmetfoodscom for more information

Gourmet foodsfrom Tambo

To get started you will need 2kg organic rye flour you can use wholemeal but it must con-tain no leavening agents a large wide-mouthed bowl left un-sealed and a spoon

Mix one cup plain flour with slightly less than one cup warm water in the jar stirring vigorously at least twice a day for 2-3 days Store the jar in warm 30C location and check for bubbles which will appear as it begins to ferment

At this time remove 90 of the mixture then feed the culture with another cup of plain flour and slightly less warm water stirring well You may need to repeat this process of feeding the culture at 12-hour intervals for a few more days until you have a culture powerful enough to leaven your loaves The confirmation of this is a layer of foam 3-4cm thick

You now have an activating culture ready to move to the first proofing stage or you may wish to refrigerate the culture (never freeze it) for a more convenient time

The culture will happily live in the fridge for many months if it is adequately looked after

For the first proof remove the bubbling culture from its jar and scoop into a large mixing bowl large enough for the dough to at least double its size

Then add 2 cups warm wa-ter and 3 cups plain flour slowly adding the flour and stirring well (donrsquot be too concerned with lumps as the wild yeasts will eat these up)

Cover the bowl with a dry cloth or cling wrap and place in a warm location 32C for up to 12 hours

This is the time when the lacto-ba-cilli necessary for the special sour dough taste develop and the car-bon dioxide that leavens the loaf is produced You can experiment with the amount of time taken in first proofing and the related fla-vour of the bread

After the first proof is com-pleted remember to remove one cup of the culture and refrigerate it so you will always have an ac-tivating culture on hand Now you are ready to add whatever flours seeds nuts fruit vegies fats oils herbs and spices you wish to in-clude in your bread A good tip is to warm any liquids you will be using in your recipe as it helps leaven the resulting dough

Hope Farm breads and produce can be found at most East Gipps-land Farmers Markets

Their website is wwwhopefarmcomau

How to makeyour ownSour Dough

Recipe supplied byHope Farm

wwwhopefarmcomau

Ph 0404 013 209ploughmanspantrybigpondcomau

Sale VIC 3850

Traditional gourmet preserves and condiments Ploughmans Pantry range of products are

available through local markets and by mail order Send us a

message on facebook email us at ploughmanspantrybigpondcom

or phone us on 0404013209 to place an order

Ploughmans Pantry

wwwfacebookcomploughmanspantry

If black pepper be the king of spices then surely chilli must be the queen Its ability to offer a pure heat and a mild sweet-ness has seen its integration into many of todayrsquos popular dishes

Chillies and the focus on the different variety types with their differing flavours and heat lev-els is being tipped by many food writers as one of the hottest food trends for 2013

The heat is created by a chemi-cal called capsaicin which does not dissolve in water which is why drinking water does not bring any relief The best relief comes from yoghurt milk or better still alcohol such as wine or beer

The amount of capsaicin in the chilli can be tested and is de-scribed as Scoville Heat Units or SHUs Jalapeno Tabasco sauce and chipotles are at the lower end of the scale at 3500 SHUs with a variety of chilli at every SHU all the way up to the worldrsquos hottest chilli the Bhut Jolokia at almost 1 and a half million

A serious chilli indeed particu-larly when you consider police capsicum spray is rated at 2 mil-lion SHUs with pure capsaicin at an SHU of 16 million

Hot ampSpicey

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Opening Hours Sale Monday - Friday 9am - 530pm Saturday - 9am - 3pm Sunday - 11am - 2pmOpening Hours Morwell Monday - Friday 9am - 530 pm Sat 9am -1pm

381 - 385 Corner of Raymond amp Macarthur Streets Sale 3850 Phone 03 5144 7715 Mobile 0433 666 014

NOW OPEN IN MORWELL amp SALE

244 Commercial Rd Morwell Ph 03 5133 0883

wwwmattressbedssalecomau

Morwell

Victoriarsquospremiereroses

Winter isnrsquot really the time to be talking about roses or rose gardens

But if yoursquore a rose enthusiast now is the time you start thinking about the pruning thinning and re-planting new or existing varieties in your garden

The Morwell Centenary Rose Garden is situated at the entrance to the town of Morwell in the Latrobe Valley

Four acres of gardens with 116 beds of which there are 3000 differ-ent rose varities Both hybrids and traditional favourites

The ldquoFriends of the Gardenrdquo and the Morwell Centenary Rose Gar-den Advisory Committee are the keepers and guardians of Victoriarsquos largest rose garden

A pruning weekend is planned for Saturday June 30 and Sunday July 12012

Demonstrations will be held at 10am and 2pm on each day Pam-phlets will be available on the ex-pertise of pruning Tea and coffee will be available Call the secretary on 03 5134 1039 for details

So winter isnrsquot such a bad time to be talking roses Get out the clip-pers and start sharing those cuttings around

wwwmorwellrosegardencomau

UniversitygamesJuly 2

The 2012 Southern University Games will take place in Latrobe City from July 2-6 2012

Planning has now been un-derway for several months with 1800 participants expected for this years games

The University Games came about through the need for sport and recreational programs to be included on university campuses around Australia

Studies have been performed showing that the inclusion of sport participation as part of the univer-sity curriculum has many advan-tages for both students and teach-ers alike There is a very close link between physical fitness and aca-demic performance

A full social program has been arranged for all participants of this years games including the Open-ing Ceremony planned for Mon-

day July 2 along with evening events throughout the week

There will be a Mexican Fiesta Retro Sports evening and to finish it off a Pirate Parrrrty on Thurs-day

The closing ceremony will be held on Friday July 6 the final day of competitions

More information can be ob-tained by visiting their website at wwwunisportcomau

The Southern University Games administrative centre has all information relating to volun-teers participants UTMs and oth-ers

It is situated at the GippsTAFE Academy Princes Highway Traralgon open everyday from 8am till 5pm

17wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Home amp Garden

The width and breadth of Gippslandrsquos creative juices never cease to amaze me Here based in the forested Strezlecki Ranges in Gippsland Tony Smith Fine Furniture specialises in original contemporary furni-ture

Tony is drawn to the earthiness and inherent beauty of timber en-joying the process of turning raw timber into a handcrafted piece Combining timber with other ele-ments adds a special interest and focus on different aspects of the finished item

Clients are intimately involved in the entire process

As a designer and maker of unique pieces Tonyrsquos work has both a local and international cli-entele He regularly showcases items in local art shows and exhi-bitions Locally made and hand-crafted his pieces are supplied to Gippsland retail galleries

Private clients can contact Tony to have their individual creation designed and crafted to their per-sonal specifications Clients are intimately involved in the entire process from the initial conceptu-al idea through to detailed design and timber selection

Using sound design principals all pieces are crafted with fas-tidious attention to detail Whilst Tonyrsquos pieces are innovative the emphasis is on functionality and durability A combination of tra-

ditional (eg hand-cut dovetails) and modern joinery techniques are used where appropriate to empha-sis the natural beauty of the timber and ensure its structural integrity

Preferring Gippsland timbers all timber used in Tonyrsquos pieces is hand selected to meet design specifications and to accentuate the natural beauty of the finished item Many pieces utilise curves and shaping and in some cases natural edged timber to soften the overall appearance

Some items incorporate multi-ple timbers and additional materi-als (ie stainless steel) contrasting the warmth of timber with the cool of other elements Every effort is made to utilise all materials in an environmentally sustainable man-ner A variety of finishes (Danish oil polyurethane etc) can be ap-plied to meet individual client needs

For more information or con-tact Tony visit his website at www tonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Have you joined the retail revolution

Retail is not dead it is merely evolving As technology im-proves the greatest competition for many retailers is no longer coming from down the street but rather from overseas

The risk is that retailers try to compete on price alone Shipping scale labour and lack of GST will ensure that overseas online offer-ings always remain cheaper

Those retailers that are making their way side-by-side their online counterparts are those retailers that have embraced the new tech-nology that enables them to of-fer unparalleled service and after sales support

That said technology can also create opportunity Customer loyalty is not built on price alone Bricks and mortar retailers can provide something that online re-tailers never will the experience

Consider Apple It does not dis-count nor compete in price wars with other leading brands and yet its sales grow exponentially Why do you think that is

Apart from an exceptional product suite Apple has created an unparalleled user experience Everything from the product func-tionality to the design of the box that the hardware comes in and to the Apple stores themselves

The stores are clean simple and pragmatic Staff are plentiful and

there are no queues Every staff member can take payments and email receipts via their iPhone Itrsquos all about the experience

Compare that sort of experience with an online shopping escapade Therersquos no atmosphere no touch-ing or feeling and no personal in-teraction between human beings

To harness the best of both worlds retailers need to keep the personal efficient real experience that shoppers so desire as well as incorporate technology to ensure a smooth hassle free experience for their customers

The guys at Wealie have created the Wealie Universal Loyalty Card App along similar principles to help businesses engage their cus-tomers and to add value in ways that are placed above discounts

Technology can complement and enhance the user experience of any retailer If yoursquore afraid of new technology ask the kids

Checkout the free App on their website wwwwealiecomau

Sustainable furniture

Visit Tony Smithrsquos website at wwwtonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Shoppers preferexperience over price

18 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

bullExplore 60 heritage buildings that tell the history of South Gippsland bullRide the train bull Discover the old fashioned General Store bullHave a game of chess bull View the Community Art Gallery bull Picnic by the lake bull Shop at the Farmers Market bull Checkout the Sustainability Centre bull Take a Ghost Tour bull Lunch at the Pig lsquon Whistle bull Enjoy our regular family fun events

Itrsquos a big day out

South Gippsland Highway Korumburra 3950

Telephone (03) 5655 1811 wwwcoalcreekvillagecomau

Teddy Bears Picnic 10 June Pirates Day 23 September Literary Festival 13 October Halloween 27 October

Ghost Tours 1 Saturday of the month

Farmers Market 2 Saturday

of the month

Open Thursday to Monday 10am ndash 430pm 7 days over Victorian School Holidays

Your School can visit Coal Creek

Check out our Education program

Have your Wedding or Special Occasion at the Pig amp Whistle cafeacute

Coal Creek Events

19wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Loch Food amp Wine Festival

Carringtons of Loch Village

Open 7 days Ph 5659 4215 wwwcarringtonscomau

LampsClocksKitchenalia2nd hand furniture

Proud supporter of Loch Village Food amp Wine Festival

Loch Food amp Wine FestivalQueens Birthday Long Weekend June 2 - June 11

For the 5th year in a row the Historic Loch Village is putting on their Food amp Wine Festival

With activities planned from Saturday June 2 through to Mon-day June 11 it promises to be the biggest and best yet

The Festival kicks off with a Festival Opening Railway Dinner on Saturday June 2 at 630pm

The train departs Loch Station with the Queenrsquos Jubilee as the theme Bookings are essential for this train trip of a lifetime so book early on 03 5659 4215

Sunday Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee Thanksgiving Service at 930am then a Jubilee Lunch and the launch of Loch Village Street by Street at midday

Monday Lighting of the Dia-mond Jubilee Beacon and a family BBQ at the Loch Primary School

Tuesday through to Friday A Taste of Gippsland at different Vil-lage Eateries around Loch

Saturday June 9 The Wine-makerrsquos Dinner at the Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar Bookings es-sential on 03 5659 4488

Sunday June 10 The Main Event - Street Festival featuring over 50 food and wine producers from the region

Entry to the Festival is $15 which includes all your food and wine tasting an information pack and souvenir tasting glass

Childrenrsquos activities will in-clude Barn Buddies and cake decorating The South Gippsland Wind Orchestra will be playing along with the Wonthaggi Citizens Band and Green Velvet

Ample parking is available with the main event being held near the Loch Memorial Recrea-tion Reserve

For up to date information on all their events and festival details visit their website at wwwlochvil-lagefoodandwinefestivalcomau or visit their Facebook page for program details

Donrsquot forget their markets on Sunday

Bed amp Breakfast Accommodation

Bottle Shop Fine Dining Featuring Local Produce and Gluten Free Dinner Parties a Speciality

2 Smith Street LochPhone 5659 4446

Cosy Kitchen Loch

Tracey amp Kayla Pepperell27 Victoria Street

Loch Vic 3945

Ph 5659 4455

Fresh Country BreakfastsDelicious LunchesDevonshire TeasCoffee amp CakeGluten Free Products

F u l l y L i c e n s e d

Open 7 DaysSeasonally Influenced Menu

Spacious Indoor amp Outdoor DiningGreat Family Atmosphere

Ideal For Meetings or CelebrationsCatering amp Special Occasion

-Cakes To OrderHuge Range of Local Produce

-Gift Hampers AvailableFair Trade amp Unique Teas Coffee amp Hot Chocolate

10 Smith Street Loch Village 3945Ph 5659 4466

20 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Travelling Gippsland

Just what do you do with your old faded tattered car seats Do you rip them out and replace them cover them with fake car seat covers or would a complete re-cover be the answer

That all depends on what yoursquore dealing with I wouldnrsquot think recov-ering the seats in a 1979 Mazda 323 would be a project worthy of the time effort and dollars

If however that car was a 1962 EJ Holden then itrsquos a different story Around Gippsland we have many well trained and experienced mo-

tor trimmers that would satisfactorily complete your project with all the love and care as if you were doing it yourself

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery has been successfully operating in Moe since 1991 operating part time from 1999 until Oct 2011 when Rob returned to full time trading

With 32 yearsrsquo experience Rob can handle everything from minor re-pairs to full custom re-trims Rob has experience on vintage classic and modern vehicles and has also worked on trucks buses caravans and even planes

He is well respected for his work on boats doing canopies and inte-rior work and householdoffice upholstery Rob prides himself on quality workmanship and materials Enquiries can be directed to Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery 0418 512 716

With boating and fishing being such a large part of life in Gippsland the Gippsland Squadron of the Australian Vol-unteer Coast Guard keep both tourists and locals safe on the water 24 hours a day seven days a week

The Gippsland Squadron con-sists of six flotillas located at Mal-lacoota Lakes Entrance Port Al-bert Port Welshpool Marlo and Paynesville

Manned by a group of passion-ate volunteers each flotilla deals with a unique range of assists be it a vessel that has run aground in the Gippsland Lakes or a vessel that is experiencing mechanical problems and is being battered and bruised by violent weather offshore

With regular training and state-of-the-art equipment the volun-teer members and their respective flotillas are always up to the task

With the ever-growing numbers of tourists coming to enjoy Gipp-sland the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard has recognized the need to grow their numbers in the region which has resulted in a re-cruitment drive for new members

Volunteering has a meaningful positive impact on your commu-nity so why not consider joining

The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard values the uniqueness and diversity of every individual and welcomes any inquiries you may have It guards the coast in the most effective way by education example examination and finally by search and rescue

If you want more information or want to become a part of Coast Guard contact sadcogippcoast-guardcomau for more informa-tion

You can keep up to date with the latest Coast Guard Victoria news by Liking us on Facebook or follow us on twitter by search-ing for CGMelb

For help from Coast Guard on the water you can call 03 9598 7003 ndash in an emergency call 000 and ask for the Water Police

Get active amp save lives

Master Upholstererscreate new from old

Country CruiseHot Rod Weekend

Queens Birthday WeekendLakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance will be thumping with the sounds of Hot Rods over the Queenrsquos Birthday Long Weekend June 7 8 amp 9

The Thunderbirds Rod and Custom Club are holding their regular Country Cruise Hot Rod Weekend and itrsquos promising to be the best yet

Hundreds of hot rods are expected in Lakes Entrance on Saturday for the Hot Rods Alrsquofresco to be held in Myer Street All cars will be on display as judges hand out awards and you get to chat with the owners

There will be plenty of kids activities music and cars cars cars Sat-urday night sees the Pie Night at the Lakes Entrance Golf Club with tickets only $10 per head

On Sunday the hot rods cruise to Paynesville making it possibly the largest highway hot rod cruise in Australia Sunday night sees more en-tertainment at the Lakes Sports and Community Club

Maffra Motor MuseumHOLDEN Display -

JulyNovemberOpen Day - 8th July

Classic vehicles amp Clubs welcome

Open Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon 10am - 4pmamp all School Holidays

1a Sale RoadMaffra Vic 3860 - Ph (03) 5147 3223wwwgippslandvehiclecollectionorgau

Aus Caravan Repairs

Stop those Water Leaks

Mention this ad for a Free Roof Inspection

ldquoAuthorised Insurance RepairerrdquoBrakes amp Servicing

82 PRINCE STREET ROSEDALEPhone Rod 5199 2798 FAX 5199 2886 MOB 0457 604 930

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming amp Upholstery

Cars Trucks Boats Planes Household Upholstery

Over 30 Years Experience in Classic amp Vintage Cars

31 Alexander Ave(Po Box 237)

Moe Vic 38250418 512 716

Gippsland has six flotillas of Coast Guard vesselsLakes Entrance Mallacoota Port Albert Port Welshpool

Marlo and Paynesville

21wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

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Non Invasive Gastric Banding Smoking Cannabis Addiction Relaxation Phobias

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Gift Vouchers Available

ldquoWe will not make you bark like a chickenrdquoCertified Practionerrsquos of Hypnotherapy

Jacinta 0401 353 939 Mandy 0428 887 83984 Elgin Street Morwell 3840

Room 1 Cobb amp Co Building 199 Raymond St Sale

Metung Food amp Wine Festival

Kate Brilli

How often in our current times do we hear the words lsquofrom the heartrsquo or lsquofollow your heartrsquo How many of us have ever stopped to consider exactly what these words really mean

I have been focusing my at-tention on these sentiments and would like to look more closely at following my heart This is what I found To follow the heart is not necessarily going to rid you of the fear you are perceiving in the cur-rent moment it may even acceler-ate the feeling of fear

By standing on the edge of our comfort zones we have two choic-es to move forward and step into the perceived fear or step back and put lsquochangersquo out of our mind and continue in our current hold-ing pattern and hope the intensity passes only to find that the fear in-creases

Whenever we follow our hearts our hearts may lead us into unchartered territory or rough wa-ters this is part of the preparation for opening ourselves up to the new changes ahead When we fol-low our hearts we allow our souls path to guide us through life and all feelings of regret frustration and hopelessness leave us Accept-ance compassion and forgiveness become part of us and this energy expands so we have more of this in our lives

There is a fine line between fear and love The adrenalin that is pre-sent in both cases is the same and we must embrace this energy force and step into it completely com-mitted without doubt to receive the awesomeness of life To deny this force is to deny lsquolifeforcersquo This may leave you frustrated and stuck in old patterns finding new habits to distract you from your discomfort about being in your present state Resulting in stag-nant energy or lifeforce

To follow our hearts is to do so with faith to let go of conditions and expectations of how things ldquoshouldrdquo be and accept how things are It is to allow ourselves to be open to receiving our manifesta-tion in its pure form without ma-nipulation from our own restric-tive minds and negative thoughts Our thoughts dictate our reality FEAR is an acronym for ldquofalse evidence appearing realrdquo Hence we all have different fears based on our experiences in this world To assist your healing in any form you must embrace the FEAR with LOVE and follow your heart Ac-cept the journey no matter how treacherous it may seem from your current viewpoint and have faith that it will lead you to greener pastures Following your heart and following your passion will always lead to LOVE

I will leave you with this quote from Rumisrsquo book of poems this is a translation of the love poem Rumi tells us the supreme secret of the inner journey is the path of love

If we can possess our whole heart with contemplation of the beloved we will experience the wonders and beauty of the uni-verse

Kate our feature writer is a mental health worker and cur-rently studying her Bachelor of Writing

Messages from the HeartSpirit Mind amp Body

Food amp Wine on the GreenSunday June 10 Metung Village Green

Whether you come by car by boat by bicycle or simply walk come anyway you can to the inau-gural Metung Food and Wine Festival on Queens Birthday long weekend June 9 and 10

On Saturday June 9 the Festival kicks off with the monthly Metung Farmers Market on the Village Green in central Metung

Always a huge selection of locally produced or grown food wine honey and fresh produce Many of our local growers and manufacturers find their way to the Metung market every first Saturday of the month to mix and mingle with visitors the locals and other stall holders

On Sunday from 11am till 4pm the Village Green

will be transformed by a large Event Marquee hold-ing the best East Gippsland has to offer

Eight local wineries will be present allowing you to sample their produce or purchase for later con-sumption The best of East Gippslandrsquos eateries will also be there showcasing the remarkable talent our local producers have when it comes to creating food for your delight

Alongside the Festival will be an art and craft exhibition appropriately titled ldquoThe Colour of Me-tungrdquo open all day Saturday and Sunday

On Monday morning hundreds of Hot Rods will roll into town promising a fantastic display of classic motoring

22 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Markets in Gippsland

LATROBEREH Cork Club Craft Market2nd Saturday of the month(Sept to May)Kay Street Gardens TraralgonContact 0487 342 675

Latrobe Country MarketEvery Sunday 830am - 130 pmLatrobe Road MorwellContact 0407 532 957

Traralgon Farmers Market4th Sat of the month 8am-1pmKay Street GardensContact 5174 2279

Old Gippstown Market - Moe3rd Sat of the month 9am-2pmOld Gippstown Heritage ParkContact 5127 3082

BAW BAWDrouin Craft amp ProduceCivic Park Drouin3rd Sat of month 8am-1230pmContact 0428 252 440

Rokeby Community MarketMain Road Rokeby2nd Sat of month 8am-1pmSeptember to MayContact 56 26 8523

Longwarry Fire Brigade MarketBennett St Longwarry1st Sunday of Month 8am-1pmMarch to DecemberContact 0419 158 946

Yarragon Community Craft amp Produce Market4th Sat of the month 9am-2pmYarragon Public HallCampbell St YarragonContact 5634 2209

EAST GIPPSLANDFarmers MarketSecondary College OvalMcKean St Bairnsdale1st Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5156 9342

Surf Club MarketForeshore Rotundanear the FootbridgeLakes Entrance1st Sun of month 9am-3pmContact 5153 1916

Metung Farmers MarketVillage Green Metung2nd Sat of month 830am-1pmContact 0458 431 844

Paynesville Lions Club MarketGilsenan Reserve Prsquoville2nd Sun of month 8am-1pmContact 0400 327 526

Bairnsdale Uniting Church Car amp Boot MarketGreat Alpine Road Lucknow3rd Sat of month 830-1100am

Bruthen Village MarketBruthen Mechanics HallMain Street Bruthen4th Sat of month 9am-1pmContact 0428 501 634 or03 5156 4148

Lucknow MarketHowitt Park Lucknow4th Sun of month 830-1pmContact 5152 4662

Makers MarketEmporium of Handmade Waresfrom Maker to youBoucher Hall BairnsdaleSaturday June 2 - 9-2pmContact 0412 870 605 or 5152 5484

WELLINGTONHeyfield MarketJohn Greaves Memorial ParkTemple St Heyfield1st Sat of month from 8amContact 5148 0505

Wellington Farmers Market3rd Sat of month 8am-1pmCobb amp Co StablesRaymond Street Sale

Maffra Variety amp Farmers Market1st Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Cobb amp Co Stables Markets1st Sat - Variety Market 8am-1pm2nd Sun - Craft Market 9am-1pm3rd Sat - Farmers Market 8am-1pm4th Sun - Art amp Wine Market 1230-430Contact Mark 0408 057 772wwwcobbandcomarketcomau

Stratford Variety amp Farmers MarketApex Park Princes HighwayStratford4th Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Rosedale Community MarketPrince St Park Rosedale2nd Sun of month 7am-130pmContact 5199 2709

Sale Charity MarketThompson River Canal ReserveSale Gippsland3rd Sun of month 7am-1pmContact 5144 1258

Yarram Variety MarketGuideScout HallCnr Church Rd amp Sth Gipp Hwy1st Sun of month 8am-1pm

Additional markets in YarramPort Albert Regatta - April 8Rutters Park Yarram Tarra Festival - April 9 Monster MarketShowgrounds Buckley StPort Albert Hall Victoria St5th Sun in monthContact 5183 2649

SOUTH GIPPSLANDProm Farmers MarketFoster Showgrounds Foster3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5682 2654 or0427 809 509

Promontory Home Produce amp Craft MarketSundays - April 8 8am-2pmFoster Showgrounds FosterContact 5682 2654

Prom Country Farmers MarketMain St Foster

3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 680 8509

Tarwin Lower MarketTarwin Lower Memorial HallContact 5663 7345 or 5663 7505

Venus Bay Farmers MarketVenus Bay VillageJupiter Bvd Venus BayEvery Sunday in JanuaryContact 5664 0096

Mirboo Nth MarketBaromi Park Mirboo NthLast Sat of month 9am-2pmContact 5668 2465

Sth Gippsland Farmers MarketKoonwarra Memorial ParkKoonwarra1st Sat of month 830am startContact 0408 619 182

Kongwak MarketKorumburra-Wonthaggi Rd KongwakSundays 10-230pmContact 0417 142 478

Coal Creek Farmers MarketCoal Creek Community ParkKorumburra2nd Sat of month 8am-1pm

Toora MarketFormer Bonlac StoreJetty Road Toora2nd Sat of month 830am startContact 5686 2690

Loch Public Hall - Winter MarketLoch Public HallSmith Street Loch2nd Sun of month 9am-1pmMay to September onlyContact 5659 4305

Loch Village MarketRailway Siding Loch2nd Sun of month 830am startContact 5659 0212

Inverloch Farmers MarketThe Glade Inverloch3rd Sunday of month 8am-1pmContact 5664 0096

Chris amp KateFudge Coffee Relish

Spices and DukkahGluten Free Products

Tambo Gourmet Foods

P O Box 21 Swan Reach 3909Ph (03) 5156 4274

Email tambogourmetfoodsgmailcomwwwtambogourmetfoodscom

Locally grown produce is best for so many reasons Some choose to grown their own but what do you do with any excess If you canrsquot grow everything in your garden but still want locally grown even organic do you then resort to the supermarket

Herersquos an even better option Come down to the Cobb and Co Stables Market on a Friday and swap your produce with other growers You can offer fruits vegetables herbs preserves or any other home grownproduced items These can be swapped with other growers So if you have a bumper tomato crop but the zucchinis were a fail then bring your to-matoes and swap with the zucchini green thumb If you have no produce of your own then simply donate some funds which will then be passed on to a local charity

By being involved you will have a chance to network with other growers build community and reduce waste As an added bonus you will be able to increase the range of pro-duce in your kitchen that was grown locallyThis program commences on Friday 1st June 2012 at the Cobb and Co Stables Market complex between 12 and 1pm It is free to participate and if you have any enquiries please call Mark on 03 5143 0370

Bartering with your home grown produce

Huge indoorGarage Sale

Fourth Saturday of the monthindoor garage sale

Bring your garage sale to theCobb amp Co buildingin Raymond St Sale

$20 for 3 metre x 3 metre siteFill it to the brim with

your goods

23wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Cobb amp Co Stables26 MINI SHOPS

OPEN 7 DAYS - 9am - 5pm

A New Concept In Shopping All Under One Roof

199 Raymond St Sale and Rear Carpark Entrance in Desaily st Telephone 03 5143 0370 Mobile 0408 057 772

20 Indoor Party Plan Consultant

Huge 2 day party plan MarketExpo on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th

July 9am-4pm HUGE INDOOR GARAGE SALE-

Held Monthly next one Sat 236 4th Saturday of the

month indoors Cobb amp Co Stables Sale Idea is bring your garage sale to the

Cobb amp Co Building pay $2000 for your

3m by 3m site fill it to the brim with your

stuff 0408057772

Gippsland Market News

East Gippsland Eats was borne out of a lifelong passion for food shared by two sisters Lucy Carson and Jane McKay

Sixth generation Gippslanders they were born and raised in Mel-bourne but chose to return to their ancestral home to raise their fami-lies

Lucy is an Interior Designer who escaped the rat-race of Syd-ney to focus on Pilates and fitness instruction (she now runs Metung Fitness) while Jane has worked in marketing for many years coming from Melbourne a few years ago she currently works part time as well as freelance marketing

Lucyrsquos background in fitness lead to a natural interest in nu-trition and when she found that many of her clients neglected to eat breakfast Lucy came up with the healthiest solution she could find she started to give her clients her own ldquobrandrdquo of muesli a blend

that she had perfected over many years While at the same time Jane was asked to make biscuits for the guests at one of Metungrsquos premier resorts

While these two opportunities presented themselves separately with the serendipitous timing Lucy and Jane saw an opportunity to create a food business something they had both always dreamed of and East Gippsland Eats was born

Seeing the local Farmersrsquo mar-kets as a great place to start Lucy and Jane set to work in Janersquos commercial-grade kitchen in Bru-then Jane as chief cookie-creator and Lucy as master muesli-maker The sisters debuted their home made muesli and biscuits at the Metung Market in October and have become regulars at the mar-kets around the area

Next time yoursquore at a market in the East Gippsland area make sure you stop by

wwweastgippslandeatscomau

See us at the Metung Food

amp Wine Festival

Local muesli andcookie makers

Standing Sculpture Workshop

At ldquoCobb amp Co Stablesrdquo 199 Raymond Street Sale

Come along and make your own beautiful outdoor fabric sculpture with Rhonda Hunt from ldquoFaeries with Attituderdquo Rhonda is a Certified Instructor with Powertex as well as the Victorian Distributor and Instructor Trainer

Sculptures are made using Powertex a water-based non-toxic fabric hardener that has the AP ACMI award You are able to choose from a fisherman faerie culturally based figures or elegant lady A wide selection of colours and fabric are available for the sculpture as well as a choice of bases such as rocks treated pine or natural timber

The new African sculpted heads will also be available for use

Sunday 17th June 930am ndash 400pm All materials are supplied for the workshop just bring your creativity You will need to wear old clothing or bring a

protective apron and it is best not to wear jewellery Tea and coffee available BYO lunch or purchase at nearby venues Cost for the workshop is $160

Mask Sculptureworkshops for kidsWednesday June 27 - $35Wednesday July 4 - $45

Plenty is happening at the Cobb amp Co Markets in Ray-mond Street Sale

These workshops costing $35 for Junersquos Faeries and $45 for Ju-lyrsquos Masks are a perfect creative expression for your kids to enjoy

24 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gluten Free Health Products

Gluten Free Batterbrings joy back toFish amp Chip feasts

About 12 years ago Guy Plateau from Lakes Entrance was looking for a new product he could create His reasons being competition in the fast food industry was cut-throat and he was looking for something dif-ferent to focus his attention on

First Guy tried playing around with different combinations of flours when preparing his batter mixes in LrsquoOcean Fish amp Chips Lakes En-trance

Without any great successes he then happened to be discussing it with his doctor

His doctorrsquos suggestions led him to start experimenting with different versions of a gluten free mixture

At the time there was not much interest in gluten allergies or their re-actions with different people Gluten free dietry requirements were not as popular or well known

After a few samples had been cre-ated Guy sent them off for testing with the Coeliac Society

Upon receipt of Guyrsquos samples they taste tested them and were pleasantly surprised

Their first orders were for sending our samples to their clients number-

ing at the time only a few hundred Australia wide

Since then production has in-creased one hundred fold and Coe-liac sufferers Australia wide now purchase and insist on Guyrsquos original Health Wise Batter Mix

About one year ago Guy sold his business to Bill Boros

Bill has been eager to continue Guyrsquos commitment to providing a healthy alternative to traditional bat-ter mixes sold by take away food out-lets

Bill has not only continued the project but increased distribution throughout the country considerably

When you now order your fish and chips if you see the Health Wise logo make sure you request a ldquoglu-ten free batter pleaserdquo

Full details on Health Wise Batter Mix can be found at wwwcrispybat-tercomau

SomervillersquosWholesaler takeson Crispy Batter

Somervillersquos Wholesale Foods situated in Sale Victoria have been in the food business since 1943

Formerly known as the Hawthorn Dairy they used to bottle and deliver fresh milk using a horse and cart

In 2007 Somervillersquos moved to their present location in 12 Invictus Court Sale to expand both the business and the product range

Now they wholesale over 1500 different product lines

ranging from dry foods chilled frozen meat seafood milk juice packaging and ice products All products are available to food retailers

Owners Andrew and Karen Somerville are pleased to be associated with Crispy Batter supplying food outlets in Mel-bourne and Gippsland with a healthy alternative

Wheat FreeGluten FreeYeast Free

No Salt or SugarNo Dairy products or

Artificial Colors amp Flavors

Enquiries for Crispy Battersalessomervillesnetauwwwsomervillesnetau

Tel 03 5144 2585

Bill Boros - Manager Crispy BatterTel 0429 336 080

wwwcrispybattercomau

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10 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gippslander Newspaper

Gippslandrsquos Newspaper

This month wersquove decided to display both our website and Face-book page to demonstrate what other businesses can do as well as showcase what wersquore up to

Between Mark Watson and Shane Kidd a new newspaper has been born for Gippsland

Now in itrsquos third edition print-ed monthly it reaches out to an es-timated 60000 readership across Gippsland

In tandem with the printed newspaper is the online version here at wwwgippslandercomau

A few features of the website is the ability to use the RSS news subscription service By signing up to an RSS feed you can receive in your email inbox every article that is uploaded to the website

A full dis-

tribution map can be found show-ing all 450 outlets where the Gipp-slander is circulated each month

Please support your local dis-tributors as without them this wouldnrsquot be possible

A full Market listing is also available updated regularly to en-able you to find which market is on where across Gippsland

Signup to our monthly News-letter via the website send us a Letter to the Editor check our Advertising Rates or simply ac-cess the site to have a good read of local Gippsland stories about Gippslanders

Facebook - is itreally necessary

Many business owners when faced with the prospect of having to setup a website for their business can feel overwhelmed and totally not up to the task

Then if having one website wasnrsquot enough now yoursquore told you need a Facebook page as well

Do not despair itrsquos not any-where near as difficult to setup a Facebook page as it is to setup and maintain your business website

There are no hosting fees no domain name registration and generally no technical upgrades or maintenance

Yoursquove just got to figure out how to use Facebook then be prepared to re-learn it every six months when they change or up-date their interface

Setting up is as simple as sign-ing yourself up for a Facebook ac-count This account will be in your personal name and will only be your personal Facebook page

Next you create a new ldquoBusi-ness Pagerdquo This page works ex-actly the same as your personal page with a few hidden extras

People cannot be ldquofriendsrdquo with your business page They can only

Like your business page As well your business page can only Like other business pages it cannot be-come friends with anyone

Thus the aim of the game is to get as many people to Like your page as possible The more Likes you have the more exposure your business postings will receive

When you post a comment special or photo on your business page it then feeds out to the News Feed on all your Likers pages

They can then Like your in-dividual posts or they can Share your posts meaning they re-post your article on their Wall which then appears on their friends News Feeds

Your news or specials can very quickly spread out to a huge net-work of friends and their friends In my opinion itrsquos the cheapest and easiest way of spreading your good news Our Facebook page is to be found at wwwfacebookcomgippslander

450 Outlets across Gippsland

11wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Home Farm Business

The dyingart of thetechnophobe

It used to be fun being a technophobe Complaining about pro-graming video recorders wondering why disks didnrsquot already come formatted referring to the internet as the lsquoworld wide webrsquo won-dering why everyone knew how to download movies except you and having to learn new verbs almost daily - blog Google Skype poke tweet spam like surf youtube phish hack upload download VOIP browse bookmark etc

These days however even committed technophobes are fast running out of excuses Itrsquos get-ting harder to get traction with grievances when computers are up and running as soon as you switch them on when a novice can cre-ate movies and slideshows in min-utes when all your gadgets sync automatically and when you can accrue 400 friends without ever talking to them

Back when a search engine was a friendly librarian Apple realised that technology and gadgets could be both beautiful and user friendly

Apple didnrsquot invent the computer MP3 players mobile phones or e-readers They effectively just sim-plified the steps involved in using them and turned the hardware into works of art

It has never been easier to com-municate and learn to do things faster and smarter In the process technology can even positively impact the environment through innovation and lateral thinking

Sadly for technophobes they will need a new focus Theyrsquore not the sought after specialists they once were Politics perhaps

Remember setting up the VCR

wwwgippslandercomauwwwfacebookcomgippslander

Forestry woodchippingand protecting our Koalas

Eden woodchip in the redEden export woodchip mill has just recorded its first

ever loss in 40 years of woodchipping East Gippsland forests Losses disclosed to ASIC total $126430

Mystery surrounds the accumulated losses at the mill considering the majority of their products (trees) are currently subsidised by the Baillieu Government

Baillieu Govt slashes environment budgetThe latest budget has axed $130 million from the Vic

Govtrsquos environmental departments This includes post-bushfire work and climate change programs

Logging subsidies however enjoy a continued hand-out of over $50 million

How much can a koala bearVictoriarsquos koalas have been excluded from being list-

ed by the Federal Government as a vulnerable speciesQueensland NSW and ACT koalarsquos can rest easy fol-

lowing the rulings Their habitat cannot be razed to the ground without extensive government interference

Koalas in the Strzelecki forests however were not af-forded that protection Most of their habitat is on private land available for clear felling to feed the Maryvale pa-per mill

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Gippsland Real Estate

A 4

B 2

C 2

Price $$549500Internet 3254245Contact Chris Morrison 0419 381 832

Sale 178 Macalister StreetLUXURY PRESTIGIOUS LOCATIONbullCharming spacious amp open informal living bullSeparate dining or sitting room bullLarge bedrooms bullBeautifully appointed bathroom bull2nd shower bullBeautifully manicured gardens bullSalersquos most sought after address

Sale 34 Dryden PlaceCOMFORTABLE AFFORDABLE AS NEWbullFantastic open plan kitchenmealsfamily bullSupersized bedrooms bullSpacious lounge bullNortherly aspect to living areas bullDucted central heating + split system ac bullSun drenched al-fresco bullGreat value for money

Price $329500Internet 3971845Contact Chris Morrison 0419 381 832

4 A 2 B 2 C

A 3

B 2

C 2

Price $329500Internet 3799659Contact Stephen Chalmer 0419 381 831

Sale 1135 Market StreetBRILLIANT AS NEW TOWNHOUSEbullSpacious open plan living bullExcellent kitchen amp bathrooms bullSunny northerly aspect bullDucted central heating bullSplit system air conditioner bullDbl garage with secure access bullOwn title - no body corporate

Sale Unit 1102 Stawell StreetNeat affordablelocatioNbullClose to CBD bullLovely private garden bullLight and airy bullWell equipped kitchen and bathroom bullCosy lounge bullLock up garage bullSuit investorowner occupier

Price $229500Internet 3997505Contact Stephen Chalmer 0419 381 831

3 A 1 B 1 C

237-239 Raymond Street SaleTelephone 03 5144 4333 wwwchalmercomaustephencchalmercomau

Opening Hours Sale Monday - Friday 9am - 530pm Saturday - 9am - 3pm Sunday - 11am - 2pmOpening Hours Morwell Monday - Friday 9am - 530 pm Sat 9am -1pm

381 - 385 Corner of Raymond amp Macarthur Streets Sale 3850 Phone 03 5144 7715 Mobile 0433 666 014

NOW OPEN IN MORWELL amp SALE

244 Commercial Rd Morwell Ph 03 5133 0883

wwwmattressbedssalecomau

13wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Gippsland Real Estate

20 Myer Street Lakes Entrance Ph (03) 5155 3555 Gary Henry 0418 516 164 wwwgaryhenryrealestatecomau Brendan King 0407 302 273

QUALITY IN ABUNDANCE $470000 Set on a spacious 1500m2 lot in pleasant surrounds this refreshingly different home has a style of its own with the vendors doing the extra to ensure a high end finished product With focus on the kitchen living area main bedroom and ensuite there is also a lovely entry stairway and balustrade as well as a beautiful sitting room where you can escape with a book and a wine A mere 25 years old and still very much a new home

QUIET COURT BY THE BEACH $462000 Living by the beach allows you to enjoy the ocean and lake at your doorstep Situated on over 900m2 at the head of the court the home comprises separate lounge kitchen dining sunroom three bedrooms and two bathrooms The outdoor entertaining area is decked and paved and enclosed with bistro blinds for all year round use There is a spa and fire place landscaped gardens large garage with ensuite and double carport high enough for a large van

A CLEAR CUT WINNER $338000 No need for a photo finish here this home romps it in Every conceivable box has been ticked With some homes you just know and when the price is more than right the only thing left to do is say yes The pictures tell no lies - this wonderful three bedroom two bathroom home will please you no end - inside and out front to back Some people put in years to get a home and surrounds looking like this but you can have it in 60 days - more or less

BRIGHT amp LIGHT $220000 Lake Tyers Beach within a stroll to shop and Tavern Great investment property or holiday home comprising three bedrooms and open plan living sunny verandah and lock-up garage Low maintenance and ready for you to put your personal touches to

GET OUT - OF TOWN $330000 Yoursquoll never appreciate living country until yoursquove give it a go so consider this very homely property only 15 minutes from town This is proof that it doesnrsquot cost the earth to own a good home and a few acres (7 in fact) where you could run a horse if you want Comprises three bedrooms a neat little kitchen and dining area plus a cosy lounge and huge covered deck make it all worthwhile And with an awesome shed and more tank water than yoursquoll ever need why are you waiting

LAKES VIEW ESTATE SELECTED LOTS NOW $110000 EACH

If yoursquore looking for town lake and ocean views with 9 holes of golf at your doorstep then Lakes View Estate is the place to be Situated just four minutes from the town centre Lakes View Estate offers 43 magnificent allotments with all services and a variety of blocks allowing for plenty of room with sizes ranging from 686msup2 to 1563msup2

29 SOLD

14 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

$22990 driveaway

Corolla Ascent Sport5 Door Hatch18 ltr Petrol Auto$130 Capped Price ServicingRego YQA071

$25990 driveaway

Corolla Conquest4 Door Sedan18 ltr Petrol Auto$130 Capped Price ServicingRego YSJ973

$29990 driveaway

Camry Atara S4 Door Sedan25 ltr Petrol Auto$130 Capped Price ServicingRego YQA066

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w w w t u r n b u l l s c o m a u

Standard scheduled servicing (normal operating conditions) Excludes Government and Rental vehicles For full terms and conditions please visit toyotacomau ar speak to one of our salesmen PLEASE NOTE Turnbull Toyota uses its best endeavours to ensure this material is correct at the time of printing However information must be confirmed with your Toyota dealer when ordering as specifications and details may change over time

Come in and see us for great driveaway deals todayTurnbull Toyota Demo Sale

15wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Floating DragonCantonese style cuisine overlooking the majestic Western Boat Harbour Lakes Entrance

An abundance of local seafood produce and wine

Dinner - Tuesday to Sunday from 600pm Yum-Cha served Sundays from Noon till 200pm

Fully Licensed(no BYO)

For Reservations

Ph 03 5155 1400

wwwfloatingdragoncomau160 Esplanade Western Boat

Harbour Lakes Entrance

Gippsland Good Food

A homemade dumpling that will surly impress your friends and family

What you need

bull 1 Packet of Wonton wrap-pers (available from most supermarkets)

bull 150g fatty pork mince

bull 150g chicken mince

bull 2 Tablespoons good qual-ity Soya Sauce

bull 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce

bull 1 Teaspoon fine white pepper

bull frac14 Cup of finely chopped spring onion

bull 1 Dessert spoon of salt

bull 1 Tablespoon of corn flour

bull 1 Teaspoon Sesame oil

Combine all the above ingredi-ents together in a bowl mix and let stand for 30minutes

Place a small amount of meat filling in the center of the Wonton wrapper and fold so the edges join Pinch the edges together to form a pleat Repeat this process for the remaining dumplings Steam the dumplings for 12-15 minutes de-

pending on their thickness Serve with soya sauce and chopped Spring onion

Recipe kindly supplied by the Floating Dragon Restaurant Lakes Entrance

Phone 03 5155 1400

Prawn and Garlic Chive Dumplings fromthe Floating Dragon Restaurant

Make your own Dumplings

Tambo Gourmet Foodsrsquo rel-ish and jams are handmade in small batches using fruit and vegetables sourced locally from growers using organic principles where possible

Situated on the edge of the Coulqhoun Forest East Gipps-land Tambo Gourmet Foods pro-duce all their products in a purpose built kitchen

Their range of pre mixed gour-met spices allows the customer to conveniently add taste and vari-ety to their cooking Their range is growing weekly

The selection of over 20 fla-vours of traditionally made Glu-ten Free fudge with itrsquos smooth creamy non grainy texture will really excite your taste buds

Dukkah is the latest addition There are 6 different varieties to choose from and the biggest prob-lem customers have is ldquowhich one will I buythey are all so goodrdquo The only additive is sea salt

Look for their stall at local mar-kets in East Gippsland and south-ern NSW or visit them online at wwwtambogourmetfoodscom for more information

Gourmet foodsfrom Tambo

To get started you will need 2kg organic rye flour you can use wholemeal but it must con-tain no leavening agents a large wide-mouthed bowl left un-sealed and a spoon

Mix one cup plain flour with slightly less than one cup warm water in the jar stirring vigorously at least twice a day for 2-3 days Store the jar in warm 30C location and check for bubbles which will appear as it begins to ferment

At this time remove 90 of the mixture then feed the culture with another cup of plain flour and slightly less warm water stirring well You may need to repeat this process of feeding the culture at 12-hour intervals for a few more days until you have a culture powerful enough to leaven your loaves The confirmation of this is a layer of foam 3-4cm thick

You now have an activating culture ready to move to the first proofing stage or you may wish to refrigerate the culture (never freeze it) for a more convenient time

The culture will happily live in the fridge for many months if it is adequately looked after

For the first proof remove the bubbling culture from its jar and scoop into a large mixing bowl large enough for the dough to at least double its size

Then add 2 cups warm wa-ter and 3 cups plain flour slowly adding the flour and stirring well (donrsquot be too concerned with lumps as the wild yeasts will eat these up)

Cover the bowl with a dry cloth or cling wrap and place in a warm location 32C for up to 12 hours

This is the time when the lacto-ba-cilli necessary for the special sour dough taste develop and the car-bon dioxide that leavens the loaf is produced You can experiment with the amount of time taken in first proofing and the related fla-vour of the bread

After the first proof is com-pleted remember to remove one cup of the culture and refrigerate it so you will always have an ac-tivating culture on hand Now you are ready to add whatever flours seeds nuts fruit vegies fats oils herbs and spices you wish to in-clude in your bread A good tip is to warm any liquids you will be using in your recipe as it helps leaven the resulting dough

Hope Farm breads and produce can be found at most East Gipps-land Farmers Markets

Their website is wwwhopefarmcomau

How to makeyour ownSour Dough

Recipe supplied byHope Farm

wwwhopefarmcomau

Ph 0404 013 209ploughmanspantrybigpondcomau

Sale VIC 3850

Traditional gourmet preserves and condiments Ploughmans Pantry range of products are

available through local markets and by mail order Send us a

message on facebook email us at ploughmanspantrybigpondcom

or phone us on 0404013209 to place an order

Ploughmans Pantry

wwwfacebookcomploughmanspantry

If black pepper be the king of spices then surely chilli must be the queen Its ability to offer a pure heat and a mild sweet-ness has seen its integration into many of todayrsquos popular dishes

Chillies and the focus on the different variety types with their differing flavours and heat lev-els is being tipped by many food writers as one of the hottest food trends for 2013

The heat is created by a chemi-cal called capsaicin which does not dissolve in water which is why drinking water does not bring any relief The best relief comes from yoghurt milk or better still alcohol such as wine or beer

The amount of capsaicin in the chilli can be tested and is de-scribed as Scoville Heat Units or SHUs Jalapeno Tabasco sauce and chipotles are at the lower end of the scale at 3500 SHUs with a variety of chilli at every SHU all the way up to the worldrsquos hottest chilli the Bhut Jolokia at almost 1 and a half million

A serious chilli indeed particu-larly when you consider police capsicum spray is rated at 2 mil-lion SHUs with pure capsaicin at an SHU of 16 million

Hot ampSpicey

16 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Opening Hours Sale Monday - Friday 9am - 530pm Saturday - 9am - 3pm Sunday - 11am - 2pmOpening Hours Morwell Monday - Friday 9am - 530 pm Sat 9am -1pm

381 - 385 Corner of Raymond amp Macarthur Streets Sale 3850 Phone 03 5144 7715 Mobile 0433 666 014

NOW OPEN IN MORWELL amp SALE

244 Commercial Rd Morwell Ph 03 5133 0883

wwwmattressbedssalecomau

Morwell

Victoriarsquospremiereroses

Winter isnrsquot really the time to be talking about roses or rose gardens

But if yoursquore a rose enthusiast now is the time you start thinking about the pruning thinning and re-planting new or existing varieties in your garden

The Morwell Centenary Rose Garden is situated at the entrance to the town of Morwell in the Latrobe Valley

Four acres of gardens with 116 beds of which there are 3000 differ-ent rose varities Both hybrids and traditional favourites

The ldquoFriends of the Gardenrdquo and the Morwell Centenary Rose Gar-den Advisory Committee are the keepers and guardians of Victoriarsquos largest rose garden

A pruning weekend is planned for Saturday June 30 and Sunday July 12012

Demonstrations will be held at 10am and 2pm on each day Pam-phlets will be available on the ex-pertise of pruning Tea and coffee will be available Call the secretary on 03 5134 1039 for details

So winter isnrsquot such a bad time to be talking roses Get out the clip-pers and start sharing those cuttings around

wwwmorwellrosegardencomau

UniversitygamesJuly 2

The 2012 Southern University Games will take place in Latrobe City from July 2-6 2012

Planning has now been un-derway for several months with 1800 participants expected for this years games

The University Games came about through the need for sport and recreational programs to be included on university campuses around Australia

Studies have been performed showing that the inclusion of sport participation as part of the univer-sity curriculum has many advan-tages for both students and teach-ers alike There is a very close link between physical fitness and aca-demic performance

A full social program has been arranged for all participants of this years games including the Open-ing Ceremony planned for Mon-

day July 2 along with evening events throughout the week

There will be a Mexican Fiesta Retro Sports evening and to finish it off a Pirate Parrrrty on Thurs-day

The closing ceremony will be held on Friday July 6 the final day of competitions

More information can be ob-tained by visiting their website at wwwunisportcomau

The Southern University Games administrative centre has all information relating to volun-teers participants UTMs and oth-ers

It is situated at the GippsTAFE Academy Princes Highway Traralgon open everyday from 8am till 5pm

17wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Home amp Garden

The width and breadth of Gippslandrsquos creative juices never cease to amaze me Here based in the forested Strezlecki Ranges in Gippsland Tony Smith Fine Furniture specialises in original contemporary furni-ture

Tony is drawn to the earthiness and inherent beauty of timber en-joying the process of turning raw timber into a handcrafted piece Combining timber with other ele-ments adds a special interest and focus on different aspects of the finished item

Clients are intimately involved in the entire process

As a designer and maker of unique pieces Tonyrsquos work has both a local and international cli-entele He regularly showcases items in local art shows and exhi-bitions Locally made and hand-crafted his pieces are supplied to Gippsland retail galleries

Private clients can contact Tony to have their individual creation designed and crafted to their per-sonal specifications Clients are intimately involved in the entire process from the initial conceptu-al idea through to detailed design and timber selection

Using sound design principals all pieces are crafted with fas-tidious attention to detail Whilst Tonyrsquos pieces are innovative the emphasis is on functionality and durability A combination of tra-

ditional (eg hand-cut dovetails) and modern joinery techniques are used where appropriate to empha-sis the natural beauty of the timber and ensure its structural integrity

Preferring Gippsland timbers all timber used in Tonyrsquos pieces is hand selected to meet design specifications and to accentuate the natural beauty of the finished item Many pieces utilise curves and shaping and in some cases natural edged timber to soften the overall appearance

Some items incorporate multi-ple timbers and additional materi-als (ie stainless steel) contrasting the warmth of timber with the cool of other elements Every effort is made to utilise all materials in an environmentally sustainable man-ner A variety of finishes (Danish oil polyurethane etc) can be ap-plied to meet individual client needs

For more information or con-tact Tony visit his website at www tonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Have you joined the retail revolution

Retail is not dead it is merely evolving As technology im-proves the greatest competition for many retailers is no longer coming from down the street but rather from overseas

The risk is that retailers try to compete on price alone Shipping scale labour and lack of GST will ensure that overseas online offer-ings always remain cheaper

Those retailers that are making their way side-by-side their online counterparts are those retailers that have embraced the new tech-nology that enables them to of-fer unparalleled service and after sales support

That said technology can also create opportunity Customer loyalty is not built on price alone Bricks and mortar retailers can provide something that online re-tailers never will the experience

Consider Apple It does not dis-count nor compete in price wars with other leading brands and yet its sales grow exponentially Why do you think that is

Apart from an exceptional product suite Apple has created an unparalleled user experience Everything from the product func-tionality to the design of the box that the hardware comes in and to the Apple stores themselves

The stores are clean simple and pragmatic Staff are plentiful and

there are no queues Every staff member can take payments and email receipts via their iPhone Itrsquos all about the experience

Compare that sort of experience with an online shopping escapade Therersquos no atmosphere no touch-ing or feeling and no personal in-teraction between human beings

To harness the best of both worlds retailers need to keep the personal efficient real experience that shoppers so desire as well as incorporate technology to ensure a smooth hassle free experience for their customers

The guys at Wealie have created the Wealie Universal Loyalty Card App along similar principles to help businesses engage their cus-tomers and to add value in ways that are placed above discounts

Technology can complement and enhance the user experience of any retailer If yoursquore afraid of new technology ask the kids

Checkout the free App on their website wwwwealiecomau

Sustainable furniture

Visit Tony Smithrsquos website at wwwtonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Shoppers preferexperience over price

18 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

bullExplore 60 heritage buildings that tell the history of South Gippsland bullRide the train bull Discover the old fashioned General Store bullHave a game of chess bull View the Community Art Gallery bull Picnic by the lake bull Shop at the Farmers Market bull Checkout the Sustainability Centre bull Take a Ghost Tour bull Lunch at the Pig lsquon Whistle bull Enjoy our regular family fun events

Itrsquos a big day out

South Gippsland Highway Korumburra 3950

Telephone (03) 5655 1811 wwwcoalcreekvillagecomau

Teddy Bears Picnic 10 June Pirates Day 23 September Literary Festival 13 October Halloween 27 October

Ghost Tours 1 Saturday of the month

Farmers Market 2 Saturday

of the month

Open Thursday to Monday 10am ndash 430pm 7 days over Victorian School Holidays

Your School can visit Coal Creek

Check out our Education program

Have your Wedding or Special Occasion at the Pig amp Whistle cafeacute

Coal Creek Events

19wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Loch Food amp Wine Festival

Carringtons of Loch Village

Open 7 days Ph 5659 4215 wwwcarringtonscomau

LampsClocksKitchenalia2nd hand furniture

Proud supporter of Loch Village Food amp Wine Festival

Loch Food amp Wine FestivalQueens Birthday Long Weekend June 2 - June 11

For the 5th year in a row the Historic Loch Village is putting on their Food amp Wine Festival

With activities planned from Saturday June 2 through to Mon-day June 11 it promises to be the biggest and best yet

The Festival kicks off with a Festival Opening Railway Dinner on Saturday June 2 at 630pm

The train departs Loch Station with the Queenrsquos Jubilee as the theme Bookings are essential for this train trip of a lifetime so book early on 03 5659 4215

Sunday Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee Thanksgiving Service at 930am then a Jubilee Lunch and the launch of Loch Village Street by Street at midday

Monday Lighting of the Dia-mond Jubilee Beacon and a family BBQ at the Loch Primary School

Tuesday through to Friday A Taste of Gippsland at different Vil-lage Eateries around Loch

Saturday June 9 The Wine-makerrsquos Dinner at the Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar Bookings es-sential on 03 5659 4488

Sunday June 10 The Main Event - Street Festival featuring over 50 food and wine producers from the region

Entry to the Festival is $15 which includes all your food and wine tasting an information pack and souvenir tasting glass

Childrenrsquos activities will in-clude Barn Buddies and cake decorating The South Gippsland Wind Orchestra will be playing along with the Wonthaggi Citizens Band and Green Velvet

Ample parking is available with the main event being held near the Loch Memorial Recrea-tion Reserve

For up to date information on all their events and festival details visit their website at wwwlochvil-lagefoodandwinefestivalcomau or visit their Facebook page for program details

Donrsquot forget their markets on Sunday

Bed amp Breakfast Accommodation

Bottle Shop Fine Dining Featuring Local Produce and Gluten Free Dinner Parties a Speciality

2 Smith Street LochPhone 5659 4446

Cosy Kitchen Loch

Tracey amp Kayla Pepperell27 Victoria Street

Loch Vic 3945

Ph 5659 4455

Fresh Country BreakfastsDelicious LunchesDevonshire TeasCoffee amp CakeGluten Free Products

F u l l y L i c e n s e d

Open 7 DaysSeasonally Influenced Menu

Spacious Indoor amp Outdoor DiningGreat Family Atmosphere

Ideal For Meetings or CelebrationsCatering amp Special Occasion

-Cakes To OrderHuge Range of Local Produce

-Gift Hampers AvailableFair Trade amp Unique Teas Coffee amp Hot Chocolate

10 Smith Street Loch Village 3945Ph 5659 4466

20 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Travelling Gippsland

Just what do you do with your old faded tattered car seats Do you rip them out and replace them cover them with fake car seat covers or would a complete re-cover be the answer

That all depends on what yoursquore dealing with I wouldnrsquot think recov-ering the seats in a 1979 Mazda 323 would be a project worthy of the time effort and dollars

If however that car was a 1962 EJ Holden then itrsquos a different story Around Gippsland we have many well trained and experienced mo-

tor trimmers that would satisfactorily complete your project with all the love and care as if you were doing it yourself

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery has been successfully operating in Moe since 1991 operating part time from 1999 until Oct 2011 when Rob returned to full time trading

With 32 yearsrsquo experience Rob can handle everything from minor re-pairs to full custom re-trims Rob has experience on vintage classic and modern vehicles and has also worked on trucks buses caravans and even planes

He is well respected for his work on boats doing canopies and inte-rior work and householdoffice upholstery Rob prides himself on quality workmanship and materials Enquiries can be directed to Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery 0418 512 716

With boating and fishing being such a large part of life in Gippsland the Gippsland Squadron of the Australian Vol-unteer Coast Guard keep both tourists and locals safe on the water 24 hours a day seven days a week

The Gippsland Squadron con-sists of six flotillas located at Mal-lacoota Lakes Entrance Port Al-bert Port Welshpool Marlo and Paynesville

Manned by a group of passion-ate volunteers each flotilla deals with a unique range of assists be it a vessel that has run aground in the Gippsland Lakes or a vessel that is experiencing mechanical problems and is being battered and bruised by violent weather offshore

With regular training and state-of-the-art equipment the volun-teer members and their respective flotillas are always up to the task

With the ever-growing numbers of tourists coming to enjoy Gipp-sland the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard has recognized the need to grow their numbers in the region which has resulted in a re-cruitment drive for new members

Volunteering has a meaningful positive impact on your commu-nity so why not consider joining

The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard values the uniqueness and diversity of every individual and welcomes any inquiries you may have It guards the coast in the most effective way by education example examination and finally by search and rescue

If you want more information or want to become a part of Coast Guard contact sadcogippcoast-guardcomau for more informa-tion

You can keep up to date with the latest Coast Guard Victoria news by Liking us on Facebook or follow us on twitter by search-ing for CGMelb

For help from Coast Guard on the water you can call 03 9598 7003 ndash in an emergency call 000 and ask for the Water Police

Get active amp save lives

Master Upholstererscreate new from old

Country CruiseHot Rod Weekend

Queens Birthday WeekendLakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance will be thumping with the sounds of Hot Rods over the Queenrsquos Birthday Long Weekend June 7 8 amp 9

The Thunderbirds Rod and Custom Club are holding their regular Country Cruise Hot Rod Weekend and itrsquos promising to be the best yet

Hundreds of hot rods are expected in Lakes Entrance on Saturday for the Hot Rods Alrsquofresco to be held in Myer Street All cars will be on display as judges hand out awards and you get to chat with the owners

There will be plenty of kids activities music and cars cars cars Sat-urday night sees the Pie Night at the Lakes Entrance Golf Club with tickets only $10 per head

On Sunday the hot rods cruise to Paynesville making it possibly the largest highway hot rod cruise in Australia Sunday night sees more en-tertainment at the Lakes Sports and Community Club

Maffra Motor MuseumHOLDEN Display -

JulyNovemberOpen Day - 8th July

Classic vehicles amp Clubs welcome

Open Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon 10am - 4pmamp all School Holidays

1a Sale RoadMaffra Vic 3860 - Ph (03) 5147 3223wwwgippslandvehiclecollectionorgau

Aus Caravan Repairs

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Room 1 Cobb amp Co Building 199 Raymond St Sale

Metung Food amp Wine Festival

Kate Brilli

How often in our current times do we hear the words lsquofrom the heartrsquo or lsquofollow your heartrsquo How many of us have ever stopped to consider exactly what these words really mean

I have been focusing my at-tention on these sentiments and would like to look more closely at following my heart This is what I found To follow the heart is not necessarily going to rid you of the fear you are perceiving in the cur-rent moment it may even acceler-ate the feeling of fear

By standing on the edge of our comfort zones we have two choic-es to move forward and step into the perceived fear or step back and put lsquochangersquo out of our mind and continue in our current hold-ing pattern and hope the intensity passes only to find that the fear in-creases

Whenever we follow our hearts our hearts may lead us into unchartered territory or rough wa-ters this is part of the preparation for opening ourselves up to the new changes ahead When we fol-low our hearts we allow our souls path to guide us through life and all feelings of regret frustration and hopelessness leave us Accept-ance compassion and forgiveness become part of us and this energy expands so we have more of this in our lives

There is a fine line between fear and love The adrenalin that is pre-sent in both cases is the same and we must embrace this energy force and step into it completely com-mitted without doubt to receive the awesomeness of life To deny this force is to deny lsquolifeforcersquo This may leave you frustrated and stuck in old patterns finding new habits to distract you from your discomfort about being in your present state Resulting in stag-nant energy or lifeforce

To follow our hearts is to do so with faith to let go of conditions and expectations of how things ldquoshouldrdquo be and accept how things are It is to allow ourselves to be open to receiving our manifesta-tion in its pure form without ma-nipulation from our own restric-tive minds and negative thoughts Our thoughts dictate our reality FEAR is an acronym for ldquofalse evidence appearing realrdquo Hence we all have different fears based on our experiences in this world To assist your healing in any form you must embrace the FEAR with LOVE and follow your heart Ac-cept the journey no matter how treacherous it may seem from your current viewpoint and have faith that it will lead you to greener pastures Following your heart and following your passion will always lead to LOVE

I will leave you with this quote from Rumisrsquo book of poems this is a translation of the love poem Rumi tells us the supreme secret of the inner journey is the path of love

If we can possess our whole heart with contemplation of the beloved we will experience the wonders and beauty of the uni-verse

Kate our feature writer is a mental health worker and cur-rently studying her Bachelor of Writing

Messages from the HeartSpirit Mind amp Body

Food amp Wine on the GreenSunday June 10 Metung Village Green

Whether you come by car by boat by bicycle or simply walk come anyway you can to the inau-gural Metung Food and Wine Festival on Queens Birthday long weekend June 9 and 10

On Saturday June 9 the Festival kicks off with the monthly Metung Farmers Market on the Village Green in central Metung

Always a huge selection of locally produced or grown food wine honey and fresh produce Many of our local growers and manufacturers find their way to the Metung market every first Saturday of the month to mix and mingle with visitors the locals and other stall holders

On Sunday from 11am till 4pm the Village Green

will be transformed by a large Event Marquee hold-ing the best East Gippsland has to offer

Eight local wineries will be present allowing you to sample their produce or purchase for later con-sumption The best of East Gippslandrsquos eateries will also be there showcasing the remarkable talent our local producers have when it comes to creating food for your delight

Alongside the Festival will be an art and craft exhibition appropriately titled ldquoThe Colour of Me-tungrdquo open all day Saturday and Sunday

On Monday morning hundreds of Hot Rods will roll into town promising a fantastic display of classic motoring

22 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Markets in Gippsland

LATROBEREH Cork Club Craft Market2nd Saturday of the month(Sept to May)Kay Street Gardens TraralgonContact 0487 342 675

Latrobe Country MarketEvery Sunday 830am - 130 pmLatrobe Road MorwellContact 0407 532 957

Traralgon Farmers Market4th Sat of the month 8am-1pmKay Street GardensContact 5174 2279

Old Gippstown Market - Moe3rd Sat of the month 9am-2pmOld Gippstown Heritage ParkContact 5127 3082

BAW BAWDrouin Craft amp ProduceCivic Park Drouin3rd Sat of month 8am-1230pmContact 0428 252 440

Rokeby Community MarketMain Road Rokeby2nd Sat of month 8am-1pmSeptember to MayContact 56 26 8523

Longwarry Fire Brigade MarketBennett St Longwarry1st Sunday of Month 8am-1pmMarch to DecemberContact 0419 158 946

Yarragon Community Craft amp Produce Market4th Sat of the month 9am-2pmYarragon Public HallCampbell St YarragonContact 5634 2209

EAST GIPPSLANDFarmers MarketSecondary College OvalMcKean St Bairnsdale1st Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5156 9342

Surf Club MarketForeshore Rotundanear the FootbridgeLakes Entrance1st Sun of month 9am-3pmContact 5153 1916

Metung Farmers MarketVillage Green Metung2nd Sat of month 830am-1pmContact 0458 431 844

Paynesville Lions Club MarketGilsenan Reserve Prsquoville2nd Sun of month 8am-1pmContact 0400 327 526

Bairnsdale Uniting Church Car amp Boot MarketGreat Alpine Road Lucknow3rd Sat of month 830-1100am

Bruthen Village MarketBruthen Mechanics HallMain Street Bruthen4th Sat of month 9am-1pmContact 0428 501 634 or03 5156 4148

Lucknow MarketHowitt Park Lucknow4th Sun of month 830-1pmContact 5152 4662

Makers MarketEmporium of Handmade Waresfrom Maker to youBoucher Hall BairnsdaleSaturday June 2 - 9-2pmContact 0412 870 605 or 5152 5484

WELLINGTONHeyfield MarketJohn Greaves Memorial ParkTemple St Heyfield1st Sat of month from 8amContact 5148 0505

Wellington Farmers Market3rd Sat of month 8am-1pmCobb amp Co StablesRaymond Street Sale

Maffra Variety amp Farmers Market1st Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Cobb amp Co Stables Markets1st Sat - Variety Market 8am-1pm2nd Sun - Craft Market 9am-1pm3rd Sat - Farmers Market 8am-1pm4th Sun - Art amp Wine Market 1230-430Contact Mark 0408 057 772wwwcobbandcomarketcomau

Stratford Variety amp Farmers MarketApex Park Princes HighwayStratford4th Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Rosedale Community MarketPrince St Park Rosedale2nd Sun of month 7am-130pmContact 5199 2709

Sale Charity MarketThompson River Canal ReserveSale Gippsland3rd Sun of month 7am-1pmContact 5144 1258

Yarram Variety MarketGuideScout HallCnr Church Rd amp Sth Gipp Hwy1st Sun of month 8am-1pm

Additional markets in YarramPort Albert Regatta - April 8Rutters Park Yarram Tarra Festival - April 9 Monster MarketShowgrounds Buckley StPort Albert Hall Victoria St5th Sun in monthContact 5183 2649

SOUTH GIPPSLANDProm Farmers MarketFoster Showgrounds Foster3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5682 2654 or0427 809 509

Promontory Home Produce amp Craft MarketSundays - April 8 8am-2pmFoster Showgrounds FosterContact 5682 2654

Prom Country Farmers MarketMain St Foster

3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 680 8509

Tarwin Lower MarketTarwin Lower Memorial HallContact 5663 7345 or 5663 7505

Venus Bay Farmers MarketVenus Bay VillageJupiter Bvd Venus BayEvery Sunday in JanuaryContact 5664 0096

Mirboo Nth MarketBaromi Park Mirboo NthLast Sat of month 9am-2pmContact 5668 2465

Sth Gippsland Farmers MarketKoonwarra Memorial ParkKoonwarra1st Sat of month 830am startContact 0408 619 182

Kongwak MarketKorumburra-Wonthaggi Rd KongwakSundays 10-230pmContact 0417 142 478

Coal Creek Farmers MarketCoal Creek Community ParkKorumburra2nd Sat of month 8am-1pm

Toora MarketFormer Bonlac StoreJetty Road Toora2nd Sat of month 830am startContact 5686 2690

Loch Public Hall - Winter MarketLoch Public HallSmith Street Loch2nd Sun of month 9am-1pmMay to September onlyContact 5659 4305

Loch Village MarketRailway Siding Loch2nd Sun of month 830am startContact 5659 0212

Inverloch Farmers MarketThe Glade Inverloch3rd Sunday of month 8am-1pmContact 5664 0096

Chris amp KateFudge Coffee Relish

Spices and DukkahGluten Free Products

Tambo Gourmet Foods

P O Box 21 Swan Reach 3909Ph (03) 5156 4274

Email tambogourmetfoodsgmailcomwwwtambogourmetfoodscom

Locally grown produce is best for so many reasons Some choose to grown their own but what do you do with any excess If you canrsquot grow everything in your garden but still want locally grown even organic do you then resort to the supermarket

Herersquos an even better option Come down to the Cobb and Co Stables Market on a Friday and swap your produce with other growers You can offer fruits vegetables herbs preserves or any other home grownproduced items These can be swapped with other growers So if you have a bumper tomato crop but the zucchinis were a fail then bring your to-matoes and swap with the zucchini green thumb If you have no produce of your own then simply donate some funds which will then be passed on to a local charity

By being involved you will have a chance to network with other growers build community and reduce waste As an added bonus you will be able to increase the range of pro-duce in your kitchen that was grown locallyThis program commences on Friday 1st June 2012 at the Cobb and Co Stables Market complex between 12 and 1pm It is free to participate and if you have any enquiries please call Mark on 03 5143 0370

Bartering with your home grown produce

Huge indoorGarage Sale

Fourth Saturday of the monthindoor garage sale

Bring your garage sale to theCobb amp Co buildingin Raymond St Sale

$20 for 3 metre x 3 metre siteFill it to the brim with

your goods

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Cobb amp Co Stables26 MINI SHOPS

OPEN 7 DAYS - 9am - 5pm

A New Concept In Shopping All Under One Roof

199 Raymond St Sale and Rear Carpark Entrance in Desaily st Telephone 03 5143 0370 Mobile 0408 057 772

20 Indoor Party Plan Consultant

Huge 2 day party plan MarketExpo on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th

July 9am-4pm HUGE INDOOR GARAGE SALE-

Held Monthly next one Sat 236 4th Saturday of the

month indoors Cobb amp Co Stables Sale Idea is bring your garage sale to the

Cobb amp Co Building pay $2000 for your

3m by 3m site fill it to the brim with your

stuff 0408057772

Gippsland Market News

East Gippsland Eats was borne out of a lifelong passion for food shared by two sisters Lucy Carson and Jane McKay

Sixth generation Gippslanders they were born and raised in Mel-bourne but chose to return to their ancestral home to raise their fami-lies

Lucy is an Interior Designer who escaped the rat-race of Syd-ney to focus on Pilates and fitness instruction (she now runs Metung Fitness) while Jane has worked in marketing for many years coming from Melbourne a few years ago she currently works part time as well as freelance marketing

Lucyrsquos background in fitness lead to a natural interest in nu-trition and when she found that many of her clients neglected to eat breakfast Lucy came up with the healthiest solution she could find she started to give her clients her own ldquobrandrdquo of muesli a blend

that she had perfected over many years While at the same time Jane was asked to make biscuits for the guests at one of Metungrsquos premier resorts

While these two opportunities presented themselves separately with the serendipitous timing Lucy and Jane saw an opportunity to create a food business something they had both always dreamed of and East Gippsland Eats was born

Seeing the local Farmersrsquo mar-kets as a great place to start Lucy and Jane set to work in Janersquos commercial-grade kitchen in Bru-then Jane as chief cookie-creator and Lucy as master muesli-maker The sisters debuted their home made muesli and biscuits at the Metung Market in October and have become regulars at the mar-kets around the area

Next time yoursquore at a market in the East Gippsland area make sure you stop by

wwweastgippslandeatscomau

See us at the Metung Food

amp Wine Festival

Local muesli andcookie makers

Standing Sculpture Workshop

At ldquoCobb amp Co Stablesrdquo 199 Raymond Street Sale

Come along and make your own beautiful outdoor fabric sculpture with Rhonda Hunt from ldquoFaeries with Attituderdquo Rhonda is a Certified Instructor with Powertex as well as the Victorian Distributor and Instructor Trainer

Sculptures are made using Powertex a water-based non-toxic fabric hardener that has the AP ACMI award You are able to choose from a fisherman faerie culturally based figures or elegant lady A wide selection of colours and fabric are available for the sculpture as well as a choice of bases such as rocks treated pine or natural timber

The new African sculpted heads will also be available for use

Sunday 17th June 930am ndash 400pm All materials are supplied for the workshop just bring your creativity You will need to wear old clothing or bring a

protective apron and it is best not to wear jewellery Tea and coffee available BYO lunch or purchase at nearby venues Cost for the workshop is $160

Mask Sculptureworkshops for kidsWednesday June 27 - $35Wednesday July 4 - $45

Plenty is happening at the Cobb amp Co Markets in Ray-mond Street Sale

These workshops costing $35 for Junersquos Faeries and $45 for Ju-lyrsquos Masks are a perfect creative expression for your kids to enjoy

24 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gluten Free Health Products

Gluten Free Batterbrings joy back toFish amp Chip feasts

About 12 years ago Guy Plateau from Lakes Entrance was looking for a new product he could create His reasons being competition in the fast food industry was cut-throat and he was looking for something dif-ferent to focus his attention on

First Guy tried playing around with different combinations of flours when preparing his batter mixes in LrsquoOcean Fish amp Chips Lakes En-trance

Without any great successes he then happened to be discussing it with his doctor

His doctorrsquos suggestions led him to start experimenting with different versions of a gluten free mixture

At the time there was not much interest in gluten allergies or their re-actions with different people Gluten free dietry requirements were not as popular or well known

After a few samples had been cre-ated Guy sent them off for testing with the Coeliac Society

Upon receipt of Guyrsquos samples they taste tested them and were pleasantly surprised

Their first orders were for sending our samples to their clients number-

ing at the time only a few hundred Australia wide

Since then production has in-creased one hundred fold and Coe-liac sufferers Australia wide now purchase and insist on Guyrsquos original Health Wise Batter Mix

About one year ago Guy sold his business to Bill Boros

Bill has been eager to continue Guyrsquos commitment to providing a healthy alternative to traditional bat-ter mixes sold by take away food out-lets

Bill has not only continued the project but increased distribution throughout the country considerably

When you now order your fish and chips if you see the Health Wise logo make sure you request a ldquoglu-ten free batter pleaserdquo

Full details on Health Wise Batter Mix can be found at wwwcrispybat-tercomau

SomervillersquosWholesaler takeson Crispy Batter

Somervillersquos Wholesale Foods situated in Sale Victoria have been in the food business since 1943

Formerly known as the Hawthorn Dairy they used to bottle and deliver fresh milk using a horse and cart

In 2007 Somervillersquos moved to their present location in 12 Invictus Court Sale to expand both the business and the product range

Now they wholesale over 1500 different product lines

ranging from dry foods chilled frozen meat seafood milk juice packaging and ice products All products are available to food retailers

Owners Andrew and Karen Somerville are pleased to be associated with Crispy Batter supplying food outlets in Mel-bourne and Gippsland with a healthy alternative

Wheat FreeGluten FreeYeast Free

No Salt or SugarNo Dairy products or

Artificial Colors amp Flavors

Enquiries for Crispy Battersalessomervillesnetauwwwsomervillesnetau

Tel 03 5144 2585

Bill Boros - Manager Crispy BatterTel 0429 336 080

wwwcrispybattercomau

Page 11: Gippslander June 2012

11wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Home Farm Business

The dyingart of thetechnophobe

It used to be fun being a technophobe Complaining about pro-graming video recorders wondering why disks didnrsquot already come formatted referring to the internet as the lsquoworld wide webrsquo won-dering why everyone knew how to download movies except you and having to learn new verbs almost daily - blog Google Skype poke tweet spam like surf youtube phish hack upload download VOIP browse bookmark etc

These days however even committed technophobes are fast running out of excuses Itrsquos get-ting harder to get traction with grievances when computers are up and running as soon as you switch them on when a novice can cre-ate movies and slideshows in min-utes when all your gadgets sync automatically and when you can accrue 400 friends without ever talking to them

Back when a search engine was a friendly librarian Apple realised that technology and gadgets could be both beautiful and user friendly

Apple didnrsquot invent the computer MP3 players mobile phones or e-readers They effectively just sim-plified the steps involved in using them and turned the hardware into works of art

It has never been easier to com-municate and learn to do things faster and smarter In the process technology can even positively impact the environment through innovation and lateral thinking

Sadly for technophobes they will need a new focus Theyrsquore not the sought after specialists they once were Politics perhaps

Remember setting up the VCR

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Forestry woodchippingand protecting our Koalas

Eden woodchip in the redEden export woodchip mill has just recorded its first

ever loss in 40 years of woodchipping East Gippsland forests Losses disclosed to ASIC total $126430

Mystery surrounds the accumulated losses at the mill considering the majority of their products (trees) are currently subsidised by the Baillieu Government

Baillieu Govt slashes environment budgetThe latest budget has axed $130 million from the Vic

Govtrsquos environmental departments This includes post-bushfire work and climate change programs

Logging subsidies however enjoy a continued hand-out of over $50 million

How much can a koala bearVictoriarsquos koalas have been excluded from being list-

ed by the Federal Government as a vulnerable speciesQueensland NSW and ACT koalarsquos can rest easy fol-

lowing the rulings Their habitat cannot be razed to the ground without extensive government interference

Koalas in the Strzelecki forests however were not af-forded that protection Most of their habitat is on private land available for clear felling to feed the Maryvale pa-per mill

12 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gippsland Real Estate

A 4

B 2

C 2

Price $$549500Internet 3254245Contact Chris Morrison 0419 381 832

Sale 178 Macalister StreetLUXURY PRESTIGIOUS LOCATIONbullCharming spacious amp open informal living bullSeparate dining or sitting room bullLarge bedrooms bullBeautifully appointed bathroom bull2nd shower bullBeautifully manicured gardens bullSalersquos most sought after address

Sale 34 Dryden PlaceCOMFORTABLE AFFORDABLE AS NEWbullFantastic open plan kitchenmealsfamily bullSupersized bedrooms bullSpacious lounge bullNortherly aspect to living areas bullDucted central heating + split system ac bullSun drenched al-fresco bullGreat value for money

Price $329500Internet 3971845Contact Chris Morrison 0419 381 832

4 A 2 B 2 C

A 3

B 2

C 2

Price $329500Internet 3799659Contact Stephen Chalmer 0419 381 831

Sale 1135 Market StreetBRILLIANT AS NEW TOWNHOUSEbullSpacious open plan living bullExcellent kitchen amp bathrooms bullSunny northerly aspect bullDucted central heating bullSplit system air conditioner bullDbl garage with secure access bullOwn title - no body corporate

Sale Unit 1102 Stawell StreetNeat affordablelocatioNbullClose to CBD bullLovely private garden bullLight and airy bullWell equipped kitchen and bathroom bullCosy lounge bullLock up garage bullSuit investorowner occupier

Price $229500Internet 3997505Contact Stephen Chalmer 0419 381 831

3 A 1 B 1 C

237-239 Raymond Street SaleTelephone 03 5144 4333 wwwchalmercomaustephencchalmercomau

Opening Hours Sale Monday - Friday 9am - 530pm Saturday - 9am - 3pm Sunday - 11am - 2pmOpening Hours Morwell Monday - Friday 9am - 530 pm Sat 9am -1pm

381 - 385 Corner of Raymond amp Macarthur Streets Sale 3850 Phone 03 5144 7715 Mobile 0433 666 014

NOW OPEN IN MORWELL amp SALE

244 Commercial Rd Morwell Ph 03 5133 0883

wwwmattressbedssalecomau

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Gippsland Real Estate

20 Myer Street Lakes Entrance Ph (03) 5155 3555 Gary Henry 0418 516 164 wwwgaryhenryrealestatecomau Brendan King 0407 302 273

QUALITY IN ABUNDANCE $470000 Set on a spacious 1500m2 lot in pleasant surrounds this refreshingly different home has a style of its own with the vendors doing the extra to ensure a high end finished product With focus on the kitchen living area main bedroom and ensuite there is also a lovely entry stairway and balustrade as well as a beautiful sitting room where you can escape with a book and a wine A mere 25 years old and still very much a new home

QUIET COURT BY THE BEACH $462000 Living by the beach allows you to enjoy the ocean and lake at your doorstep Situated on over 900m2 at the head of the court the home comprises separate lounge kitchen dining sunroom three bedrooms and two bathrooms The outdoor entertaining area is decked and paved and enclosed with bistro blinds for all year round use There is a spa and fire place landscaped gardens large garage with ensuite and double carport high enough for a large van

A CLEAR CUT WINNER $338000 No need for a photo finish here this home romps it in Every conceivable box has been ticked With some homes you just know and when the price is more than right the only thing left to do is say yes The pictures tell no lies - this wonderful three bedroom two bathroom home will please you no end - inside and out front to back Some people put in years to get a home and surrounds looking like this but you can have it in 60 days - more or less

BRIGHT amp LIGHT $220000 Lake Tyers Beach within a stroll to shop and Tavern Great investment property or holiday home comprising three bedrooms and open plan living sunny verandah and lock-up garage Low maintenance and ready for you to put your personal touches to

GET OUT - OF TOWN $330000 Yoursquoll never appreciate living country until yoursquove give it a go so consider this very homely property only 15 minutes from town This is proof that it doesnrsquot cost the earth to own a good home and a few acres (7 in fact) where you could run a horse if you want Comprises three bedrooms a neat little kitchen and dining area plus a cosy lounge and huge covered deck make it all worthwhile And with an awesome shed and more tank water than yoursquoll ever need why are you waiting

LAKES VIEW ESTATE SELECTED LOTS NOW $110000 EACH

If yoursquore looking for town lake and ocean views with 9 holes of golf at your doorstep then Lakes View Estate is the place to be Situated just four minutes from the town centre Lakes View Estate offers 43 magnificent allotments with all services and a variety of blocks allowing for plenty of room with sizes ranging from 686msup2 to 1563msup2

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Floating DragonCantonese style cuisine overlooking the majestic Western Boat Harbour Lakes Entrance

An abundance of local seafood produce and wine

Dinner - Tuesday to Sunday from 600pm Yum-Cha served Sundays from Noon till 200pm

Fully Licensed(no BYO)

For Reservations

Ph 03 5155 1400

wwwfloatingdragoncomau160 Esplanade Western Boat

Harbour Lakes Entrance

Gippsland Good Food

A homemade dumpling that will surly impress your friends and family

What you need

bull 1 Packet of Wonton wrap-pers (available from most supermarkets)

bull 150g fatty pork mince

bull 150g chicken mince

bull 2 Tablespoons good qual-ity Soya Sauce

bull 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce

bull 1 Teaspoon fine white pepper

bull frac14 Cup of finely chopped spring onion

bull 1 Dessert spoon of salt

bull 1 Tablespoon of corn flour

bull 1 Teaspoon Sesame oil

Combine all the above ingredi-ents together in a bowl mix and let stand for 30minutes

Place a small amount of meat filling in the center of the Wonton wrapper and fold so the edges join Pinch the edges together to form a pleat Repeat this process for the remaining dumplings Steam the dumplings for 12-15 minutes de-

pending on their thickness Serve with soya sauce and chopped Spring onion

Recipe kindly supplied by the Floating Dragon Restaurant Lakes Entrance

Phone 03 5155 1400

Prawn and Garlic Chive Dumplings fromthe Floating Dragon Restaurant

Make your own Dumplings

Tambo Gourmet Foodsrsquo rel-ish and jams are handmade in small batches using fruit and vegetables sourced locally from growers using organic principles where possible

Situated on the edge of the Coulqhoun Forest East Gipps-land Tambo Gourmet Foods pro-duce all their products in a purpose built kitchen

Their range of pre mixed gour-met spices allows the customer to conveniently add taste and vari-ety to their cooking Their range is growing weekly

The selection of over 20 fla-vours of traditionally made Glu-ten Free fudge with itrsquos smooth creamy non grainy texture will really excite your taste buds

Dukkah is the latest addition There are 6 different varieties to choose from and the biggest prob-lem customers have is ldquowhich one will I buythey are all so goodrdquo The only additive is sea salt

Look for their stall at local mar-kets in East Gippsland and south-ern NSW or visit them online at wwwtambogourmetfoodscom for more information

Gourmet foodsfrom Tambo

To get started you will need 2kg organic rye flour you can use wholemeal but it must con-tain no leavening agents a large wide-mouthed bowl left un-sealed and a spoon

Mix one cup plain flour with slightly less than one cup warm water in the jar stirring vigorously at least twice a day for 2-3 days Store the jar in warm 30C location and check for bubbles which will appear as it begins to ferment

At this time remove 90 of the mixture then feed the culture with another cup of plain flour and slightly less warm water stirring well You may need to repeat this process of feeding the culture at 12-hour intervals for a few more days until you have a culture powerful enough to leaven your loaves The confirmation of this is a layer of foam 3-4cm thick

You now have an activating culture ready to move to the first proofing stage or you may wish to refrigerate the culture (never freeze it) for a more convenient time

The culture will happily live in the fridge for many months if it is adequately looked after

For the first proof remove the bubbling culture from its jar and scoop into a large mixing bowl large enough for the dough to at least double its size

Then add 2 cups warm wa-ter and 3 cups plain flour slowly adding the flour and stirring well (donrsquot be too concerned with lumps as the wild yeasts will eat these up)

Cover the bowl with a dry cloth or cling wrap and place in a warm location 32C for up to 12 hours

This is the time when the lacto-ba-cilli necessary for the special sour dough taste develop and the car-bon dioxide that leavens the loaf is produced You can experiment with the amount of time taken in first proofing and the related fla-vour of the bread

After the first proof is com-pleted remember to remove one cup of the culture and refrigerate it so you will always have an ac-tivating culture on hand Now you are ready to add whatever flours seeds nuts fruit vegies fats oils herbs and spices you wish to in-clude in your bread A good tip is to warm any liquids you will be using in your recipe as it helps leaven the resulting dough

Hope Farm breads and produce can be found at most East Gipps-land Farmers Markets

Their website is wwwhopefarmcomau

How to makeyour ownSour Dough

Recipe supplied byHope Farm

wwwhopefarmcomau

Ph 0404 013 209ploughmanspantrybigpondcomau

Sale VIC 3850

Traditional gourmet preserves and condiments Ploughmans Pantry range of products are

available through local markets and by mail order Send us a

message on facebook email us at ploughmanspantrybigpondcom

or phone us on 0404013209 to place an order

Ploughmans Pantry

wwwfacebookcomploughmanspantry

If black pepper be the king of spices then surely chilli must be the queen Its ability to offer a pure heat and a mild sweet-ness has seen its integration into many of todayrsquos popular dishes

Chillies and the focus on the different variety types with their differing flavours and heat lev-els is being tipped by many food writers as one of the hottest food trends for 2013

The heat is created by a chemi-cal called capsaicin which does not dissolve in water which is why drinking water does not bring any relief The best relief comes from yoghurt milk or better still alcohol such as wine or beer

The amount of capsaicin in the chilli can be tested and is de-scribed as Scoville Heat Units or SHUs Jalapeno Tabasco sauce and chipotles are at the lower end of the scale at 3500 SHUs with a variety of chilli at every SHU all the way up to the worldrsquos hottest chilli the Bhut Jolokia at almost 1 and a half million

A serious chilli indeed particu-larly when you consider police capsicum spray is rated at 2 mil-lion SHUs with pure capsaicin at an SHU of 16 million

Hot ampSpicey

16 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Opening Hours Sale Monday - Friday 9am - 530pm Saturday - 9am - 3pm Sunday - 11am - 2pmOpening Hours Morwell Monday - Friday 9am - 530 pm Sat 9am -1pm

381 - 385 Corner of Raymond amp Macarthur Streets Sale 3850 Phone 03 5144 7715 Mobile 0433 666 014

NOW OPEN IN MORWELL amp SALE

244 Commercial Rd Morwell Ph 03 5133 0883

wwwmattressbedssalecomau

Morwell

Victoriarsquospremiereroses

Winter isnrsquot really the time to be talking about roses or rose gardens

But if yoursquore a rose enthusiast now is the time you start thinking about the pruning thinning and re-planting new or existing varieties in your garden

The Morwell Centenary Rose Garden is situated at the entrance to the town of Morwell in the Latrobe Valley

Four acres of gardens with 116 beds of which there are 3000 differ-ent rose varities Both hybrids and traditional favourites

The ldquoFriends of the Gardenrdquo and the Morwell Centenary Rose Gar-den Advisory Committee are the keepers and guardians of Victoriarsquos largest rose garden

A pruning weekend is planned for Saturday June 30 and Sunday July 12012

Demonstrations will be held at 10am and 2pm on each day Pam-phlets will be available on the ex-pertise of pruning Tea and coffee will be available Call the secretary on 03 5134 1039 for details

So winter isnrsquot such a bad time to be talking roses Get out the clip-pers and start sharing those cuttings around

wwwmorwellrosegardencomau

UniversitygamesJuly 2

The 2012 Southern University Games will take place in Latrobe City from July 2-6 2012

Planning has now been un-derway for several months with 1800 participants expected for this years games

The University Games came about through the need for sport and recreational programs to be included on university campuses around Australia

Studies have been performed showing that the inclusion of sport participation as part of the univer-sity curriculum has many advan-tages for both students and teach-ers alike There is a very close link between physical fitness and aca-demic performance

A full social program has been arranged for all participants of this years games including the Open-ing Ceremony planned for Mon-

day July 2 along with evening events throughout the week

There will be a Mexican Fiesta Retro Sports evening and to finish it off a Pirate Parrrrty on Thurs-day

The closing ceremony will be held on Friday July 6 the final day of competitions

More information can be ob-tained by visiting their website at wwwunisportcomau

The Southern University Games administrative centre has all information relating to volun-teers participants UTMs and oth-ers

It is situated at the GippsTAFE Academy Princes Highway Traralgon open everyday from 8am till 5pm

17wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Home amp Garden

The width and breadth of Gippslandrsquos creative juices never cease to amaze me Here based in the forested Strezlecki Ranges in Gippsland Tony Smith Fine Furniture specialises in original contemporary furni-ture

Tony is drawn to the earthiness and inherent beauty of timber en-joying the process of turning raw timber into a handcrafted piece Combining timber with other ele-ments adds a special interest and focus on different aspects of the finished item

Clients are intimately involved in the entire process

As a designer and maker of unique pieces Tonyrsquos work has both a local and international cli-entele He regularly showcases items in local art shows and exhi-bitions Locally made and hand-crafted his pieces are supplied to Gippsland retail galleries

Private clients can contact Tony to have their individual creation designed and crafted to their per-sonal specifications Clients are intimately involved in the entire process from the initial conceptu-al idea through to detailed design and timber selection

Using sound design principals all pieces are crafted with fas-tidious attention to detail Whilst Tonyrsquos pieces are innovative the emphasis is on functionality and durability A combination of tra-

ditional (eg hand-cut dovetails) and modern joinery techniques are used where appropriate to empha-sis the natural beauty of the timber and ensure its structural integrity

Preferring Gippsland timbers all timber used in Tonyrsquos pieces is hand selected to meet design specifications and to accentuate the natural beauty of the finished item Many pieces utilise curves and shaping and in some cases natural edged timber to soften the overall appearance

Some items incorporate multi-ple timbers and additional materi-als (ie stainless steel) contrasting the warmth of timber with the cool of other elements Every effort is made to utilise all materials in an environmentally sustainable man-ner A variety of finishes (Danish oil polyurethane etc) can be ap-plied to meet individual client needs

For more information or con-tact Tony visit his website at www tonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Have you joined the retail revolution

Retail is not dead it is merely evolving As technology im-proves the greatest competition for many retailers is no longer coming from down the street but rather from overseas

The risk is that retailers try to compete on price alone Shipping scale labour and lack of GST will ensure that overseas online offer-ings always remain cheaper

Those retailers that are making their way side-by-side their online counterparts are those retailers that have embraced the new tech-nology that enables them to of-fer unparalleled service and after sales support

That said technology can also create opportunity Customer loyalty is not built on price alone Bricks and mortar retailers can provide something that online re-tailers never will the experience

Consider Apple It does not dis-count nor compete in price wars with other leading brands and yet its sales grow exponentially Why do you think that is

Apart from an exceptional product suite Apple has created an unparalleled user experience Everything from the product func-tionality to the design of the box that the hardware comes in and to the Apple stores themselves

The stores are clean simple and pragmatic Staff are plentiful and

there are no queues Every staff member can take payments and email receipts via their iPhone Itrsquos all about the experience

Compare that sort of experience with an online shopping escapade Therersquos no atmosphere no touch-ing or feeling and no personal in-teraction between human beings

To harness the best of both worlds retailers need to keep the personal efficient real experience that shoppers so desire as well as incorporate technology to ensure a smooth hassle free experience for their customers

The guys at Wealie have created the Wealie Universal Loyalty Card App along similar principles to help businesses engage their cus-tomers and to add value in ways that are placed above discounts

Technology can complement and enhance the user experience of any retailer If yoursquore afraid of new technology ask the kids

Checkout the free App on their website wwwwealiecomau

Sustainable furniture

Visit Tony Smithrsquos website at wwwtonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Shoppers preferexperience over price

18 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

bullExplore 60 heritage buildings that tell the history of South Gippsland bullRide the train bull Discover the old fashioned General Store bullHave a game of chess bull View the Community Art Gallery bull Picnic by the lake bull Shop at the Farmers Market bull Checkout the Sustainability Centre bull Take a Ghost Tour bull Lunch at the Pig lsquon Whistle bull Enjoy our regular family fun events

Itrsquos a big day out

South Gippsland Highway Korumburra 3950

Telephone (03) 5655 1811 wwwcoalcreekvillagecomau

Teddy Bears Picnic 10 June Pirates Day 23 September Literary Festival 13 October Halloween 27 October

Ghost Tours 1 Saturday of the month

Farmers Market 2 Saturday

of the month

Open Thursday to Monday 10am ndash 430pm 7 days over Victorian School Holidays

Your School can visit Coal Creek

Check out our Education program

Have your Wedding or Special Occasion at the Pig amp Whistle cafeacute

Coal Creek Events

19wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Loch Food amp Wine Festival

Carringtons of Loch Village

Open 7 days Ph 5659 4215 wwwcarringtonscomau

LampsClocksKitchenalia2nd hand furniture

Proud supporter of Loch Village Food amp Wine Festival

Loch Food amp Wine FestivalQueens Birthday Long Weekend June 2 - June 11

For the 5th year in a row the Historic Loch Village is putting on their Food amp Wine Festival

With activities planned from Saturday June 2 through to Mon-day June 11 it promises to be the biggest and best yet

The Festival kicks off with a Festival Opening Railway Dinner on Saturday June 2 at 630pm

The train departs Loch Station with the Queenrsquos Jubilee as the theme Bookings are essential for this train trip of a lifetime so book early on 03 5659 4215

Sunday Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee Thanksgiving Service at 930am then a Jubilee Lunch and the launch of Loch Village Street by Street at midday

Monday Lighting of the Dia-mond Jubilee Beacon and a family BBQ at the Loch Primary School

Tuesday through to Friday A Taste of Gippsland at different Vil-lage Eateries around Loch

Saturday June 9 The Wine-makerrsquos Dinner at the Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar Bookings es-sential on 03 5659 4488

Sunday June 10 The Main Event - Street Festival featuring over 50 food and wine producers from the region

Entry to the Festival is $15 which includes all your food and wine tasting an information pack and souvenir tasting glass

Childrenrsquos activities will in-clude Barn Buddies and cake decorating The South Gippsland Wind Orchestra will be playing along with the Wonthaggi Citizens Band and Green Velvet

Ample parking is available with the main event being held near the Loch Memorial Recrea-tion Reserve

For up to date information on all their events and festival details visit their website at wwwlochvil-lagefoodandwinefestivalcomau or visit their Facebook page for program details

Donrsquot forget their markets on Sunday

Bed amp Breakfast Accommodation

Bottle Shop Fine Dining Featuring Local Produce and Gluten Free Dinner Parties a Speciality

2 Smith Street LochPhone 5659 4446

Cosy Kitchen Loch

Tracey amp Kayla Pepperell27 Victoria Street

Loch Vic 3945

Ph 5659 4455

Fresh Country BreakfastsDelicious LunchesDevonshire TeasCoffee amp CakeGluten Free Products

F u l l y L i c e n s e d

Open 7 DaysSeasonally Influenced Menu

Spacious Indoor amp Outdoor DiningGreat Family Atmosphere

Ideal For Meetings or CelebrationsCatering amp Special Occasion

-Cakes To OrderHuge Range of Local Produce

-Gift Hampers AvailableFair Trade amp Unique Teas Coffee amp Hot Chocolate

10 Smith Street Loch Village 3945Ph 5659 4466

20 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Travelling Gippsland

Just what do you do with your old faded tattered car seats Do you rip them out and replace them cover them with fake car seat covers or would a complete re-cover be the answer

That all depends on what yoursquore dealing with I wouldnrsquot think recov-ering the seats in a 1979 Mazda 323 would be a project worthy of the time effort and dollars

If however that car was a 1962 EJ Holden then itrsquos a different story Around Gippsland we have many well trained and experienced mo-

tor trimmers that would satisfactorily complete your project with all the love and care as if you were doing it yourself

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery has been successfully operating in Moe since 1991 operating part time from 1999 until Oct 2011 when Rob returned to full time trading

With 32 yearsrsquo experience Rob can handle everything from minor re-pairs to full custom re-trims Rob has experience on vintage classic and modern vehicles and has also worked on trucks buses caravans and even planes

He is well respected for his work on boats doing canopies and inte-rior work and householdoffice upholstery Rob prides himself on quality workmanship and materials Enquiries can be directed to Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery 0418 512 716

With boating and fishing being such a large part of life in Gippsland the Gippsland Squadron of the Australian Vol-unteer Coast Guard keep both tourists and locals safe on the water 24 hours a day seven days a week

The Gippsland Squadron con-sists of six flotillas located at Mal-lacoota Lakes Entrance Port Al-bert Port Welshpool Marlo and Paynesville

Manned by a group of passion-ate volunteers each flotilla deals with a unique range of assists be it a vessel that has run aground in the Gippsland Lakes or a vessel that is experiencing mechanical problems and is being battered and bruised by violent weather offshore

With regular training and state-of-the-art equipment the volun-teer members and their respective flotillas are always up to the task

With the ever-growing numbers of tourists coming to enjoy Gipp-sland the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard has recognized the need to grow their numbers in the region which has resulted in a re-cruitment drive for new members

Volunteering has a meaningful positive impact on your commu-nity so why not consider joining

The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard values the uniqueness and diversity of every individual and welcomes any inquiries you may have It guards the coast in the most effective way by education example examination and finally by search and rescue

If you want more information or want to become a part of Coast Guard contact sadcogippcoast-guardcomau for more informa-tion

You can keep up to date with the latest Coast Guard Victoria news by Liking us on Facebook or follow us on twitter by search-ing for CGMelb

For help from Coast Guard on the water you can call 03 9598 7003 ndash in an emergency call 000 and ask for the Water Police

Get active amp save lives

Master Upholstererscreate new from old

Country CruiseHot Rod Weekend

Queens Birthday WeekendLakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance will be thumping with the sounds of Hot Rods over the Queenrsquos Birthday Long Weekend June 7 8 amp 9

The Thunderbirds Rod and Custom Club are holding their regular Country Cruise Hot Rod Weekend and itrsquos promising to be the best yet

Hundreds of hot rods are expected in Lakes Entrance on Saturday for the Hot Rods Alrsquofresco to be held in Myer Street All cars will be on display as judges hand out awards and you get to chat with the owners

There will be plenty of kids activities music and cars cars cars Sat-urday night sees the Pie Night at the Lakes Entrance Golf Club with tickets only $10 per head

On Sunday the hot rods cruise to Paynesville making it possibly the largest highway hot rod cruise in Australia Sunday night sees more en-tertainment at the Lakes Sports and Community Club

Maffra Motor MuseumHOLDEN Display -

JulyNovemberOpen Day - 8th July

Classic vehicles amp Clubs welcome

Open Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon 10am - 4pmamp all School Holidays

1a Sale RoadMaffra Vic 3860 - Ph (03) 5147 3223wwwgippslandvehiclecollectionorgau

Aus Caravan Repairs

Stop those Water Leaks

Mention this ad for a Free Roof Inspection

ldquoAuthorised Insurance RepairerrdquoBrakes amp Servicing

82 PRINCE STREET ROSEDALEPhone Rod 5199 2798 FAX 5199 2886 MOB 0457 604 930

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming amp Upholstery

Cars Trucks Boats Planes Household Upholstery

Over 30 Years Experience in Classic amp Vintage Cars

31 Alexander Ave(Po Box 237)

Moe Vic 38250418 512 716

Gippsland has six flotillas of Coast Guard vesselsLakes Entrance Mallacoota Port Albert Port Welshpool

Marlo and Paynesville

21wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

ldquoLook Into Me EyezrdquoLet us help you unlock your unconscious mind

Non Invasive Gastric Banding Smoking Cannabis Addiction Relaxation Phobias

OCD Ultimate Body WrapsLearn to Learn and more

Gift Vouchers Available

ldquoWe will not make you bark like a chickenrdquoCertified Practionerrsquos of Hypnotherapy

Jacinta 0401 353 939 Mandy 0428 887 83984 Elgin Street Morwell 3840

Room 1 Cobb amp Co Building 199 Raymond St Sale

Metung Food amp Wine Festival

Kate Brilli

How often in our current times do we hear the words lsquofrom the heartrsquo or lsquofollow your heartrsquo How many of us have ever stopped to consider exactly what these words really mean

I have been focusing my at-tention on these sentiments and would like to look more closely at following my heart This is what I found To follow the heart is not necessarily going to rid you of the fear you are perceiving in the cur-rent moment it may even acceler-ate the feeling of fear

By standing on the edge of our comfort zones we have two choic-es to move forward and step into the perceived fear or step back and put lsquochangersquo out of our mind and continue in our current hold-ing pattern and hope the intensity passes only to find that the fear in-creases

Whenever we follow our hearts our hearts may lead us into unchartered territory or rough wa-ters this is part of the preparation for opening ourselves up to the new changes ahead When we fol-low our hearts we allow our souls path to guide us through life and all feelings of regret frustration and hopelessness leave us Accept-ance compassion and forgiveness become part of us and this energy expands so we have more of this in our lives

There is a fine line between fear and love The adrenalin that is pre-sent in both cases is the same and we must embrace this energy force and step into it completely com-mitted without doubt to receive the awesomeness of life To deny this force is to deny lsquolifeforcersquo This may leave you frustrated and stuck in old patterns finding new habits to distract you from your discomfort about being in your present state Resulting in stag-nant energy or lifeforce

To follow our hearts is to do so with faith to let go of conditions and expectations of how things ldquoshouldrdquo be and accept how things are It is to allow ourselves to be open to receiving our manifesta-tion in its pure form without ma-nipulation from our own restric-tive minds and negative thoughts Our thoughts dictate our reality FEAR is an acronym for ldquofalse evidence appearing realrdquo Hence we all have different fears based on our experiences in this world To assist your healing in any form you must embrace the FEAR with LOVE and follow your heart Ac-cept the journey no matter how treacherous it may seem from your current viewpoint and have faith that it will lead you to greener pastures Following your heart and following your passion will always lead to LOVE

I will leave you with this quote from Rumisrsquo book of poems this is a translation of the love poem Rumi tells us the supreme secret of the inner journey is the path of love

If we can possess our whole heart with contemplation of the beloved we will experience the wonders and beauty of the uni-verse

Kate our feature writer is a mental health worker and cur-rently studying her Bachelor of Writing

Messages from the HeartSpirit Mind amp Body

Food amp Wine on the GreenSunday June 10 Metung Village Green

Whether you come by car by boat by bicycle or simply walk come anyway you can to the inau-gural Metung Food and Wine Festival on Queens Birthday long weekend June 9 and 10

On Saturday June 9 the Festival kicks off with the monthly Metung Farmers Market on the Village Green in central Metung

Always a huge selection of locally produced or grown food wine honey and fresh produce Many of our local growers and manufacturers find their way to the Metung market every first Saturday of the month to mix and mingle with visitors the locals and other stall holders

On Sunday from 11am till 4pm the Village Green

will be transformed by a large Event Marquee hold-ing the best East Gippsland has to offer

Eight local wineries will be present allowing you to sample their produce or purchase for later con-sumption The best of East Gippslandrsquos eateries will also be there showcasing the remarkable talent our local producers have when it comes to creating food for your delight

Alongside the Festival will be an art and craft exhibition appropriately titled ldquoThe Colour of Me-tungrdquo open all day Saturday and Sunday

On Monday morning hundreds of Hot Rods will roll into town promising a fantastic display of classic motoring

22 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Markets in Gippsland

LATROBEREH Cork Club Craft Market2nd Saturday of the month(Sept to May)Kay Street Gardens TraralgonContact 0487 342 675

Latrobe Country MarketEvery Sunday 830am - 130 pmLatrobe Road MorwellContact 0407 532 957

Traralgon Farmers Market4th Sat of the month 8am-1pmKay Street GardensContact 5174 2279

Old Gippstown Market - Moe3rd Sat of the month 9am-2pmOld Gippstown Heritage ParkContact 5127 3082

BAW BAWDrouin Craft amp ProduceCivic Park Drouin3rd Sat of month 8am-1230pmContact 0428 252 440

Rokeby Community MarketMain Road Rokeby2nd Sat of month 8am-1pmSeptember to MayContact 56 26 8523

Longwarry Fire Brigade MarketBennett St Longwarry1st Sunday of Month 8am-1pmMarch to DecemberContact 0419 158 946

Yarragon Community Craft amp Produce Market4th Sat of the month 9am-2pmYarragon Public HallCampbell St YarragonContact 5634 2209

EAST GIPPSLANDFarmers MarketSecondary College OvalMcKean St Bairnsdale1st Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5156 9342

Surf Club MarketForeshore Rotundanear the FootbridgeLakes Entrance1st Sun of month 9am-3pmContact 5153 1916

Metung Farmers MarketVillage Green Metung2nd Sat of month 830am-1pmContact 0458 431 844

Paynesville Lions Club MarketGilsenan Reserve Prsquoville2nd Sun of month 8am-1pmContact 0400 327 526

Bairnsdale Uniting Church Car amp Boot MarketGreat Alpine Road Lucknow3rd Sat of month 830-1100am

Bruthen Village MarketBruthen Mechanics HallMain Street Bruthen4th Sat of month 9am-1pmContact 0428 501 634 or03 5156 4148

Lucknow MarketHowitt Park Lucknow4th Sun of month 830-1pmContact 5152 4662

Makers MarketEmporium of Handmade Waresfrom Maker to youBoucher Hall BairnsdaleSaturday June 2 - 9-2pmContact 0412 870 605 or 5152 5484

WELLINGTONHeyfield MarketJohn Greaves Memorial ParkTemple St Heyfield1st Sat of month from 8amContact 5148 0505

Wellington Farmers Market3rd Sat of month 8am-1pmCobb amp Co StablesRaymond Street Sale

Maffra Variety amp Farmers Market1st Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Cobb amp Co Stables Markets1st Sat - Variety Market 8am-1pm2nd Sun - Craft Market 9am-1pm3rd Sat - Farmers Market 8am-1pm4th Sun - Art amp Wine Market 1230-430Contact Mark 0408 057 772wwwcobbandcomarketcomau

Stratford Variety amp Farmers MarketApex Park Princes HighwayStratford4th Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Rosedale Community MarketPrince St Park Rosedale2nd Sun of month 7am-130pmContact 5199 2709

Sale Charity MarketThompson River Canal ReserveSale Gippsland3rd Sun of month 7am-1pmContact 5144 1258

Yarram Variety MarketGuideScout HallCnr Church Rd amp Sth Gipp Hwy1st Sun of month 8am-1pm

Additional markets in YarramPort Albert Regatta - April 8Rutters Park Yarram Tarra Festival - April 9 Monster MarketShowgrounds Buckley StPort Albert Hall Victoria St5th Sun in monthContact 5183 2649

SOUTH GIPPSLANDProm Farmers MarketFoster Showgrounds Foster3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5682 2654 or0427 809 509

Promontory Home Produce amp Craft MarketSundays - April 8 8am-2pmFoster Showgrounds FosterContact 5682 2654

Prom Country Farmers MarketMain St Foster

3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 680 8509

Tarwin Lower MarketTarwin Lower Memorial HallContact 5663 7345 or 5663 7505

Venus Bay Farmers MarketVenus Bay VillageJupiter Bvd Venus BayEvery Sunday in JanuaryContact 5664 0096

Mirboo Nth MarketBaromi Park Mirboo NthLast Sat of month 9am-2pmContact 5668 2465

Sth Gippsland Farmers MarketKoonwarra Memorial ParkKoonwarra1st Sat of month 830am startContact 0408 619 182

Kongwak MarketKorumburra-Wonthaggi Rd KongwakSundays 10-230pmContact 0417 142 478

Coal Creek Farmers MarketCoal Creek Community ParkKorumburra2nd Sat of month 8am-1pm

Toora MarketFormer Bonlac StoreJetty Road Toora2nd Sat of month 830am startContact 5686 2690

Loch Public Hall - Winter MarketLoch Public HallSmith Street Loch2nd Sun of month 9am-1pmMay to September onlyContact 5659 4305

Loch Village MarketRailway Siding Loch2nd Sun of month 830am startContact 5659 0212

Inverloch Farmers MarketThe Glade Inverloch3rd Sunday of month 8am-1pmContact 5664 0096

Chris amp KateFudge Coffee Relish

Spices and DukkahGluten Free Products

Tambo Gourmet Foods

P O Box 21 Swan Reach 3909Ph (03) 5156 4274

Email tambogourmetfoodsgmailcomwwwtambogourmetfoodscom

Locally grown produce is best for so many reasons Some choose to grown their own but what do you do with any excess If you canrsquot grow everything in your garden but still want locally grown even organic do you then resort to the supermarket

Herersquos an even better option Come down to the Cobb and Co Stables Market on a Friday and swap your produce with other growers You can offer fruits vegetables herbs preserves or any other home grownproduced items These can be swapped with other growers So if you have a bumper tomato crop but the zucchinis were a fail then bring your to-matoes and swap with the zucchini green thumb If you have no produce of your own then simply donate some funds which will then be passed on to a local charity

By being involved you will have a chance to network with other growers build community and reduce waste As an added bonus you will be able to increase the range of pro-duce in your kitchen that was grown locallyThis program commences on Friday 1st June 2012 at the Cobb and Co Stables Market complex between 12 and 1pm It is free to participate and if you have any enquiries please call Mark on 03 5143 0370

Bartering with your home grown produce

Huge indoorGarage Sale

Fourth Saturday of the monthindoor garage sale

Bring your garage sale to theCobb amp Co buildingin Raymond St Sale

$20 for 3 metre x 3 metre siteFill it to the brim with

your goods

23wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Cobb amp Co Stables26 MINI SHOPS

OPEN 7 DAYS - 9am - 5pm

A New Concept In Shopping All Under One Roof

199 Raymond St Sale and Rear Carpark Entrance in Desaily st Telephone 03 5143 0370 Mobile 0408 057 772

20 Indoor Party Plan Consultant

Huge 2 day party plan MarketExpo on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th

July 9am-4pm HUGE INDOOR GARAGE SALE-

Held Monthly next one Sat 236 4th Saturday of the

month indoors Cobb amp Co Stables Sale Idea is bring your garage sale to the

Cobb amp Co Building pay $2000 for your

3m by 3m site fill it to the brim with your

stuff 0408057772

Gippsland Market News

East Gippsland Eats was borne out of a lifelong passion for food shared by two sisters Lucy Carson and Jane McKay

Sixth generation Gippslanders they were born and raised in Mel-bourne but chose to return to their ancestral home to raise their fami-lies

Lucy is an Interior Designer who escaped the rat-race of Syd-ney to focus on Pilates and fitness instruction (she now runs Metung Fitness) while Jane has worked in marketing for many years coming from Melbourne a few years ago she currently works part time as well as freelance marketing

Lucyrsquos background in fitness lead to a natural interest in nu-trition and when she found that many of her clients neglected to eat breakfast Lucy came up with the healthiest solution she could find she started to give her clients her own ldquobrandrdquo of muesli a blend

that she had perfected over many years While at the same time Jane was asked to make biscuits for the guests at one of Metungrsquos premier resorts

While these two opportunities presented themselves separately with the serendipitous timing Lucy and Jane saw an opportunity to create a food business something they had both always dreamed of and East Gippsland Eats was born

Seeing the local Farmersrsquo mar-kets as a great place to start Lucy and Jane set to work in Janersquos commercial-grade kitchen in Bru-then Jane as chief cookie-creator and Lucy as master muesli-maker The sisters debuted their home made muesli and biscuits at the Metung Market in October and have become regulars at the mar-kets around the area

Next time yoursquore at a market in the East Gippsland area make sure you stop by

wwweastgippslandeatscomau

See us at the Metung Food

amp Wine Festival

Local muesli andcookie makers

Standing Sculpture Workshop

At ldquoCobb amp Co Stablesrdquo 199 Raymond Street Sale

Come along and make your own beautiful outdoor fabric sculpture with Rhonda Hunt from ldquoFaeries with Attituderdquo Rhonda is a Certified Instructor with Powertex as well as the Victorian Distributor and Instructor Trainer

Sculptures are made using Powertex a water-based non-toxic fabric hardener that has the AP ACMI award You are able to choose from a fisherman faerie culturally based figures or elegant lady A wide selection of colours and fabric are available for the sculpture as well as a choice of bases such as rocks treated pine or natural timber

The new African sculpted heads will also be available for use

Sunday 17th June 930am ndash 400pm All materials are supplied for the workshop just bring your creativity You will need to wear old clothing or bring a

protective apron and it is best not to wear jewellery Tea and coffee available BYO lunch or purchase at nearby venues Cost for the workshop is $160

Mask Sculptureworkshops for kidsWednesday June 27 - $35Wednesday July 4 - $45

Plenty is happening at the Cobb amp Co Markets in Ray-mond Street Sale

These workshops costing $35 for Junersquos Faeries and $45 for Ju-lyrsquos Masks are a perfect creative expression for your kids to enjoy

24 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gluten Free Health Products

Gluten Free Batterbrings joy back toFish amp Chip feasts

About 12 years ago Guy Plateau from Lakes Entrance was looking for a new product he could create His reasons being competition in the fast food industry was cut-throat and he was looking for something dif-ferent to focus his attention on

First Guy tried playing around with different combinations of flours when preparing his batter mixes in LrsquoOcean Fish amp Chips Lakes En-trance

Without any great successes he then happened to be discussing it with his doctor

His doctorrsquos suggestions led him to start experimenting with different versions of a gluten free mixture

At the time there was not much interest in gluten allergies or their re-actions with different people Gluten free dietry requirements were not as popular or well known

After a few samples had been cre-ated Guy sent them off for testing with the Coeliac Society

Upon receipt of Guyrsquos samples they taste tested them and were pleasantly surprised

Their first orders were for sending our samples to their clients number-

ing at the time only a few hundred Australia wide

Since then production has in-creased one hundred fold and Coe-liac sufferers Australia wide now purchase and insist on Guyrsquos original Health Wise Batter Mix

About one year ago Guy sold his business to Bill Boros

Bill has been eager to continue Guyrsquos commitment to providing a healthy alternative to traditional bat-ter mixes sold by take away food out-lets

Bill has not only continued the project but increased distribution throughout the country considerably

When you now order your fish and chips if you see the Health Wise logo make sure you request a ldquoglu-ten free batter pleaserdquo

Full details on Health Wise Batter Mix can be found at wwwcrispybat-tercomau

SomervillersquosWholesaler takeson Crispy Batter

Somervillersquos Wholesale Foods situated in Sale Victoria have been in the food business since 1943

Formerly known as the Hawthorn Dairy they used to bottle and deliver fresh milk using a horse and cart

In 2007 Somervillersquos moved to their present location in 12 Invictus Court Sale to expand both the business and the product range

Now they wholesale over 1500 different product lines

ranging from dry foods chilled frozen meat seafood milk juice packaging and ice products All products are available to food retailers

Owners Andrew and Karen Somerville are pleased to be associated with Crispy Batter supplying food outlets in Mel-bourne and Gippsland with a healthy alternative

Wheat FreeGluten FreeYeast Free

No Salt or SugarNo Dairy products or

Artificial Colors amp Flavors

Enquiries for Crispy Battersalessomervillesnetauwwwsomervillesnetau

Tel 03 5144 2585

Bill Boros - Manager Crispy BatterTel 0429 336 080

wwwcrispybattercomau

Page 12: Gippslander June 2012

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Gippsland Real Estate

A 4

B 2

C 2

Price $$549500Internet 3254245Contact Chris Morrison 0419 381 832

Sale 178 Macalister StreetLUXURY PRESTIGIOUS LOCATIONbullCharming spacious amp open informal living bullSeparate dining or sitting room bullLarge bedrooms bullBeautifully appointed bathroom bull2nd shower bullBeautifully manicured gardens bullSalersquos most sought after address

Sale 34 Dryden PlaceCOMFORTABLE AFFORDABLE AS NEWbullFantastic open plan kitchenmealsfamily bullSupersized bedrooms bullSpacious lounge bullNortherly aspect to living areas bullDucted central heating + split system ac bullSun drenched al-fresco bullGreat value for money

Price $329500Internet 3971845Contact Chris Morrison 0419 381 832

4 A 2 B 2 C

A 3

B 2

C 2

Price $329500Internet 3799659Contact Stephen Chalmer 0419 381 831

Sale 1135 Market StreetBRILLIANT AS NEW TOWNHOUSEbullSpacious open plan living bullExcellent kitchen amp bathrooms bullSunny northerly aspect bullDucted central heating bullSplit system air conditioner bullDbl garage with secure access bullOwn title - no body corporate

Sale Unit 1102 Stawell StreetNeat affordablelocatioNbullClose to CBD bullLovely private garden bullLight and airy bullWell equipped kitchen and bathroom bullCosy lounge bullLock up garage bullSuit investorowner occupier

Price $229500Internet 3997505Contact Stephen Chalmer 0419 381 831

3 A 1 B 1 C

237-239 Raymond Street SaleTelephone 03 5144 4333 wwwchalmercomaustephencchalmercomau

Opening Hours Sale Monday - Friday 9am - 530pm Saturday - 9am - 3pm Sunday - 11am - 2pmOpening Hours Morwell Monday - Friday 9am - 530 pm Sat 9am -1pm

381 - 385 Corner of Raymond amp Macarthur Streets Sale 3850 Phone 03 5144 7715 Mobile 0433 666 014

NOW OPEN IN MORWELL amp SALE

244 Commercial Rd Morwell Ph 03 5133 0883

wwwmattressbedssalecomau

13wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Gippsland Real Estate

20 Myer Street Lakes Entrance Ph (03) 5155 3555 Gary Henry 0418 516 164 wwwgaryhenryrealestatecomau Brendan King 0407 302 273

QUALITY IN ABUNDANCE $470000 Set on a spacious 1500m2 lot in pleasant surrounds this refreshingly different home has a style of its own with the vendors doing the extra to ensure a high end finished product With focus on the kitchen living area main bedroom and ensuite there is also a lovely entry stairway and balustrade as well as a beautiful sitting room where you can escape with a book and a wine A mere 25 years old and still very much a new home

QUIET COURT BY THE BEACH $462000 Living by the beach allows you to enjoy the ocean and lake at your doorstep Situated on over 900m2 at the head of the court the home comprises separate lounge kitchen dining sunroom three bedrooms and two bathrooms The outdoor entertaining area is decked and paved and enclosed with bistro blinds for all year round use There is a spa and fire place landscaped gardens large garage with ensuite and double carport high enough for a large van

A CLEAR CUT WINNER $338000 No need for a photo finish here this home romps it in Every conceivable box has been ticked With some homes you just know and when the price is more than right the only thing left to do is say yes The pictures tell no lies - this wonderful three bedroom two bathroom home will please you no end - inside and out front to back Some people put in years to get a home and surrounds looking like this but you can have it in 60 days - more or less

BRIGHT amp LIGHT $220000 Lake Tyers Beach within a stroll to shop and Tavern Great investment property or holiday home comprising three bedrooms and open plan living sunny verandah and lock-up garage Low maintenance and ready for you to put your personal touches to

GET OUT - OF TOWN $330000 Yoursquoll never appreciate living country until yoursquove give it a go so consider this very homely property only 15 minutes from town This is proof that it doesnrsquot cost the earth to own a good home and a few acres (7 in fact) where you could run a horse if you want Comprises three bedrooms a neat little kitchen and dining area plus a cosy lounge and huge covered deck make it all worthwhile And with an awesome shed and more tank water than yoursquoll ever need why are you waiting

LAKES VIEW ESTATE SELECTED LOTS NOW $110000 EACH

If yoursquore looking for town lake and ocean views with 9 holes of golf at your doorstep then Lakes View Estate is the place to be Situated just four minutes from the town centre Lakes View Estate offers 43 magnificent allotments with all services and a variety of blocks allowing for plenty of room with sizes ranging from 686msup2 to 1563msup2

29 SOLD

14 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

$22990 driveaway

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Standard scheduled servicing (normal operating conditions) Excludes Government and Rental vehicles For full terms and conditions please visit toyotacomau ar speak to one of our salesmen PLEASE NOTE Turnbull Toyota uses its best endeavours to ensure this material is correct at the time of printing However information must be confirmed with your Toyota dealer when ordering as specifications and details may change over time

Come in and see us for great driveaway deals todayTurnbull Toyota Demo Sale

15wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Floating DragonCantonese style cuisine overlooking the majestic Western Boat Harbour Lakes Entrance

An abundance of local seafood produce and wine

Dinner - Tuesday to Sunday from 600pm Yum-Cha served Sundays from Noon till 200pm

Fully Licensed(no BYO)

For Reservations

Ph 03 5155 1400

wwwfloatingdragoncomau160 Esplanade Western Boat

Harbour Lakes Entrance

Gippsland Good Food

A homemade dumpling that will surly impress your friends and family

What you need

bull 1 Packet of Wonton wrap-pers (available from most supermarkets)

bull 150g fatty pork mince

bull 150g chicken mince

bull 2 Tablespoons good qual-ity Soya Sauce

bull 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce

bull 1 Teaspoon fine white pepper

bull frac14 Cup of finely chopped spring onion

bull 1 Dessert spoon of salt

bull 1 Tablespoon of corn flour

bull 1 Teaspoon Sesame oil

Combine all the above ingredi-ents together in a bowl mix and let stand for 30minutes

Place a small amount of meat filling in the center of the Wonton wrapper and fold so the edges join Pinch the edges together to form a pleat Repeat this process for the remaining dumplings Steam the dumplings for 12-15 minutes de-

pending on their thickness Serve with soya sauce and chopped Spring onion

Recipe kindly supplied by the Floating Dragon Restaurant Lakes Entrance

Phone 03 5155 1400

Prawn and Garlic Chive Dumplings fromthe Floating Dragon Restaurant

Make your own Dumplings

Tambo Gourmet Foodsrsquo rel-ish and jams are handmade in small batches using fruit and vegetables sourced locally from growers using organic principles where possible

Situated on the edge of the Coulqhoun Forest East Gipps-land Tambo Gourmet Foods pro-duce all their products in a purpose built kitchen

Their range of pre mixed gour-met spices allows the customer to conveniently add taste and vari-ety to their cooking Their range is growing weekly

The selection of over 20 fla-vours of traditionally made Glu-ten Free fudge with itrsquos smooth creamy non grainy texture will really excite your taste buds

Dukkah is the latest addition There are 6 different varieties to choose from and the biggest prob-lem customers have is ldquowhich one will I buythey are all so goodrdquo The only additive is sea salt

Look for their stall at local mar-kets in East Gippsland and south-ern NSW or visit them online at wwwtambogourmetfoodscom for more information

Gourmet foodsfrom Tambo

To get started you will need 2kg organic rye flour you can use wholemeal but it must con-tain no leavening agents a large wide-mouthed bowl left un-sealed and a spoon

Mix one cup plain flour with slightly less than one cup warm water in the jar stirring vigorously at least twice a day for 2-3 days Store the jar in warm 30C location and check for bubbles which will appear as it begins to ferment

At this time remove 90 of the mixture then feed the culture with another cup of plain flour and slightly less warm water stirring well You may need to repeat this process of feeding the culture at 12-hour intervals for a few more days until you have a culture powerful enough to leaven your loaves The confirmation of this is a layer of foam 3-4cm thick

You now have an activating culture ready to move to the first proofing stage or you may wish to refrigerate the culture (never freeze it) for a more convenient time

The culture will happily live in the fridge for many months if it is adequately looked after

For the first proof remove the bubbling culture from its jar and scoop into a large mixing bowl large enough for the dough to at least double its size

Then add 2 cups warm wa-ter and 3 cups plain flour slowly adding the flour and stirring well (donrsquot be too concerned with lumps as the wild yeasts will eat these up)

Cover the bowl with a dry cloth or cling wrap and place in a warm location 32C for up to 12 hours

This is the time when the lacto-ba-cilli necessary for the special sour dough taste develop and the car-bon dioxide that leavens the loaf is produced You can experiment with the amount of time taken in first proofing and the related fla-vour of the bread

After the first proof is com-pleted remember to remove one cup of the culture and refrigerate it so you will always have an ac-tivating culture on hand Now you are ready to add whatever flours seeds nuts fruit vegies fats oils herbs and spices you wish to in-clude in your bread A good tip is to warm any liquids you will be using in your recipe as it helps leaven the resulting dough

Hope Farm breads and produce can be found at most East Gipps-land Farmers Markets

Their website is wwwhopefarmcomau

How to makeyour ownSour Dough

Recipe supplied byHope Farm

wwwhopefarmcomau

Ph 0404 013 209ploughmanspantrybigpondcomau

Sale VIC 3850

Traditional gourmet preserves and condiments Ploughmans Pantry range of products are

available through local markets and by mail order Send us a

message on facebook email us at ploughmanspantrybigpondcom

or phone us on 0404013209 to place an order

Ploughmans Pantry

wwwfacebookcomploughmanspantry

If black pepper be the king of spices then surely chilli must be the queen Its ability to offer a pure heat and a mild sweet-ness has seen its integration into many of todayrsquos popular dishes

Chillies and the focus on the different variety types with their differing flavours and heat lev-els is being tipped by many food writers as one of the hottest food trends for 2013

The heat is created by a chemi-cal called capsaicin which does not dissolve in water which is why drinking water does not bring any relief The best relief comes from yoghurt milk or better still alcohol such as wine or beer

The amount of capsaicin in the chilli can be tested and is de-scribed as Scoville Heat Units or SHUs Jalapeno Tabasco sauce and chipotles are at the lower end of the scale at 3500 SHUs with a variety of chilli at every SHU all the way up to the worldrsquos hottest chilli the Bhut Jolokia at almost 1 and a half million

A serious chilli indeed particu-larly when you consider police capsicum spray is rated at 2 mil-lion SHUs with pure capsaicin at an SHU of 16 million

Hot ampSpicey

16 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Opening Hours Sale Monday - Friday 9am - 530pm Saturday - 9am - 3pm Sunday - 11am - 2pmOpening Hours Morwell Monday - Friday 9am - 530 pm Sat 9am -1pm

381 - 385 Corner of Raymond amp Macarthur Streets Sale 3850 Phone 03 5144 7715 Mobile 0433 666 014

NOW OPEN IN MORWELL amp SALE

244 Commercial Rd Morwell Ph 03 5133 0883

wwwmattressbedssalecomau

Morwell

Victoriarsquospremiereroses

Winter isnrsquot really the time to be talking about roses or rose gardens

But if yoursquore a rose enthusiast now is the time you start thinking about the pruning thinning and re-planting new or existing varieties in your garden

The Morwell Centenary Rose Garden is situated at the entrance to the town of Morwell in the Latrobe Valley

Four acres of gardens with 116 beds of which there are 3000 differ-ent rose varities Both hybrids and traditional favourites

The ldquoFriends of the Gardenrdquo and the Morwell Centenary Rose Gar-den Advisory Committee are the keepers and guardians of Victoriarsquos largest rose garden

A pruning weekend is planned for Saturday June 30 and Sunday July 12012

Demonstrations will be held at 10am and 2pm on each day Pam-phlets will be available on the ex-pertise of pruning Tea and coffee will be available Call the secretary on 03 5134 1039 for details

So winter isnrsquot such a bad time to be talking roses Get out the clip-pers and start sharing those cuttings around

wwwmorwellrosegardencomau

UniversitygamesJuly 2

The 2012 Southern University Games will take place in Latrobe City from July 2-6 2012

Planning has now been un-derway for several months with 1800 participants expected for this years games

The University Games came about through the need for sport and recreational programs to be included on university campuses around Australia

Studies have been performed showing that the inclusion of sport participation as part of the univer-sity curriculum has many advan-tages for both students and teach-ers alike There is a very close link between physical fitness and aca-demic performance

A full social program has been arranged for all participants of this years games including the Open-ing Ceremony planned for Mon-

day July 2 along with evening events throughout the week

There will be a Mexican Fiesta Retro Sports evening and to finish it off a Pirate Parrrrty on Thurs-day

The closing ceremony will be held on Friday July 6 the final day of competitions

More information can be ob-tained by visiting their website at wwwunisportcomau

The Southern University Games administrative centre has all information relating to volun-teers participants UTMs and oth-ers

It is situated at the GippsTAFE Academy Princes Highway Traralgon open everyday from 8am till 5pm

17wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Home amp Garden

The width and breadth of Gippslandrsquos creative juices never cease to amaze me Here based in the forested Strezlecki Ranges in Gippsland Tony Smith Fine Furniture specialises in original contemporary furni-ture

Tony is drawn to the earthiness and inherent beauty of timber en-joying the process of turning raw timber into a handcrafted piece Combining timber with other ele-ments adds a special interest and focus on different aspects of the finished item

Clients are intimately involved in the entire process

As a designer and maker of unique pieces Tonyrsquos work has both a local and international cli-entele He regularly showcases items in local art shows and exhi-bitions Locally made and hand-crafted his pieces are supplied to Gippsland retail galleries

Private clients can contact Tony to have their individual creation designed and crafted to their per-sonal specifications Clients are intimately involved in the entire process from the initial conceptu-al idea through to detailed design and timber selection

Using sound design principals all pieces are crafted with fas-tidious attention to detail Whilst Tonyrsquos pieces are innovative the emphasis is on functionality and durability A combination of tra-

ditional (eg hand-cut dovetails) and modern joinery techniques are used where appropriate to empha-sis the natural beauty of the timber and ensure its structural integrity

Preferring Gippsland timbers all timber used in Tonyrsquos pieces is hand selected to meet design specifications and to accentuate the natural beauty of the finished item Many pieces utilise curves and shaping and in some cases natural edged timber to soften the overall appearance

Some items incorporate multi-ple timbers and additional materi-als (ie stainless steel) contrasting the warmth of timber with the cool of other elements Every effort is made to utilise all materials in an environmentally sustainable man-ner A variety of finishes (Danish oil polyurethane etc) can be ap-plied to meet individual client needs

For more information or con-tact Tony visit his website at www tonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Have you joined the retail revolution

Retail is not dead it is merely evolving As technology im-proves the greatest competition for many retailers is no longer coming from down the street but rather from overseas

The risk is that retailers try to compete on price alone Shipping scale labour and lack of GST will ensure that overseas online offer-ings always remain cheaper

Those retailers that are making their way side-by-side their online counterparts are those retailers that have embraced the new tech-nology that enables them to of-fer unparalleled service and after sales support

That said technology can also create opportunity Customer loyalty is not built on price alone Bricks and mortar retailers can provide something that online re-tailers never will the experience

Consider Apple It does not dis-count nor compete in price wars with other leading brands and yet its sales grow exponentially Why do you think that is

Apart from an exceptional product suite Apple has created an unparalleled user experience Everything from the product func-tionality to the design of the box that the hardware comes in and to the Apple stores themselves

The stores are clean simple and pragmatic Staff are plentiful and

there are no queues Every staff member can take payments and email receipts via their iPhone Itrsquos all about the experience

Compare that sort of experience with an online shopping escapade Therersquos no atmosphere no touch-ing or feeling and no personal in-teraction between human beings

To harness the best of both worlds retailers need to keep the personal efficient real experience that shoppers so desire as well as incorporate technology to ensure a smooth hassle free experience for their customers

The guys at Wealie have created the Wealie Universal Loyalty Card App along similar principles to help businesses engage their cus-tomers and to add value in ways that are placed above discounts

Technology can complement and enhance the user experience of any retailer If yoursquore afraid of new technology ask the kids

Checkout the free App on their website wwwwealiecomau

Sustainable furniture

Visit Tony Smithrsquos website at wwwtonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Shoppers preferexperience over price

18 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

bullExplore 60 heritage buildings that tell the history of South Gippsland bullRide the train bull Discover the old fashioned General Store bullHave a game of chess bull View the Community Art Gallery bull Picnic by the lake bull Shop at the Farmers Market bull Checkout the Sustainability Centre bull Take a Ghost Tour bull Lunch at the Pig lsquon Whistle bull Enjoy our regular family fun events

Itrsquos a big day out

South Gippsland Highway Korumburra 3950

Telephone (03) 5655 1811 wwwcoalcreekvillagecomau

Teddy Bears Picnic 10 June Pirates Day 23 September Literary Festival 13 October Halloween 27 October

Ghost Tours 1 Saturday of the month

Farmers Market 2 Saturday

of the month

Open Thursday to Monday 10am ndash 430pm 7 days over Victorian School Holidays

Your School can visit Coal Creek

Check out our Education program

Have your Wedding or Special Occasion at the Pig amp Whistle cafeacute

Coal Creek Events

19wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Loch Food amp Wine Festival

Carringtons of Loch Village

Open 7 days Ph 5659 4215 wwwcarringtonscomau

LampsClocksKitchenalia2nd hand furniture

Proud supporter of Loch Village Food amp Wine Festival

Loch Food amp Wine FestivalQueens Birthday Long Weekend June 2 - June 11

For the 5th year in a row the Historic Loch Village is putting on their Food amp Wine Festival

With activities planned from Saturday June 2 through to Mon-day June 11 it promises to be the biggest and best yet

The Festival kicks off with a Festival Opening Railway Dinner on Saturday June 2 at 630pm

The train departs Loch Station with the Queenrsquos Jubilee as the theme Bookings are essential for this train trip of a lifetime so book early on 03 5659 4215

Sunday Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee Thanksgiving Service at 930am then a Jubilee Lunch and the launch of Loch Village Street by Street at midday

Monday Lighting of the Dia-mond Jubilee Beacon and a family BBQ at the Loch Primary School

Tuesday through to Friday A Taste of Gippsland at different Vil-lage Eateries around Loch

Saturday June 9 The Wine-makerrsquos Dinner at the Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar Bookings es-sential on 03 5659 4488

Sunday June 10 The Main Event - Street Festival featuring over 50 food and wine producers from the region

Entry to the Festival is $15 which includes all your food and wine tasting an information pack and souvenir tasting glass

Childrenrsquos activities will in-clude Barn Buddies and cake decorating The South Gippsland Wind Orchestra will be playing along with the Wonthaggi Citizens Band and Green Velvet

Ample parking is available with the main event being held near the Loch Memorial Recrea-tion Reserve

For up to date information on all their events and festival details visit their website at wwwlochvil-lagefoodandwinefestivalcomau or visit their Facebook page for program details

Donrsquot forget their markets on Sunday

Bed amp Breakfast Accommodation

Bottle Shop Fine Dining Featuring Local Produce and Gluten Free Dinner Parties a Speciality

2 Smith Street LochPhone 5659 4446

Cosy Kitchen Loch

Tracey amp Kayla Pepperell27 Victoria Street

Loch Vic 3945

Ph 5659 4455

Fresh Country BreakfastsDelicious LunchesDevonshire TeasCoffee amp CakeGluten Free Products

F u l l y L i c e n s e d

Open 7 DaysSeasonally Influenced Menu

Spacious Indoor amp Outdoor DiningGreat Family Atmosphere

Ideal For Meetings or CelebrationsCatering amp Special Occasion

-Cakes To OrderHuge Range of Local Produce

-Gift Hampers AvailableFair Trade amp Unique Teas Coffee amp Hot Chocolate

10 Smith Street Loch Village 3945Ph 5659 4466

20 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Travelling Gippsland

Just what do you do with your old faded tattered car seats Do you rip them out and replace them cover them with fake car seat covers or would a complete re-cover be the answer

That all depends on what yoursquore dealing with I wouldnrsquot think recov-ering the seats in a 1979 Mazda 323 would be a project worthy of the time effort and dollars

If however that car was a 1962 EJ Holden then itrsquos a different story Around Gippsland we have many well trained and experienced mo-

tor trimmers that would satisfactorily complete your project with all the love and care as if you were doing it yourself

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery has been successfully operating in Moe since 1991 operating part time from 1999 until Oct 2011 when Rob returned to full time trading

With 32 yearsrsquo experience Rob can handle everything from minor re-pairs to full custom re-trims Rob has experience on vintage classic and modern vehicles and has also worked on trucks buses caravans and even planes

He is well respected for his work on boats doing canopies and inte-rior work and householdoffice upholstery Rob prides himself on quality workmanship and materials Enquiries can be directed to Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery 0418 512 716

With boating and fishing being such a large part of life in Gippsland the Gippsland Squadron of the Australian Vol-unteer Coast Guard keep both tourists and locals safe on the water 24 hours a day seven days a week

The Gippsland Squadron con-sists of six flotillas located at Mal-lacoota Lakes Entrance Port Al-bert Port Welshpool Marlo and Paynesville

Manned by a group of passion-ate volunteers each flotilla deals with a unique range of assists be it a vessel that has run aground in the Gippsland Lakes or a vessel that is experiencing mechanical problems and is being battered and bruised by violent weather offshore

With regular training and state-of-the-art equipment the volun-teer members and their respective flotillas are always up to the task

With the ever-growing numbers of tourists coming to enjoy Gipp-sland the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard has recognized the need to grow their numbers in the region which has resulted in a re-cruitment drive for new members

Volunteering has a meaningful positive impact on your commu-nity so why not consider joining

The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard values the uniqueness and diversity of every individual and welcomes any inquiries you may have It guards the coast in the most effective way by education example examination and finally by search and rescue

If you want more information or want to become a part of Coast Guard contact sadcogippcoast-guardcomau for more informa-tion

You can keep up to date with the latest Coast Guard Victoria news by Liking us on Facebook or follow us on twitter by search-ing for CGMelb

For help from Coast Guard on the water you can call 03 9598 7003 ndash in an emergency call 000 and ask for the Water Police

Get active amp save lives

Master Upholstererscreate new from old

Country CruiseHot Rod Weekend

Queens Birthday WeekendLakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance will be thumping with the sounds of Hot Rods over the Queenrsquos Birthday Long Weekend June 7 8 amp 9

The Thunderbirds Rod and Custom Club are holding their regular Country Cruise Hot Rod Weekend and itrsquos promising to be the best yet

Hundreds of hot rods are expected in Lakes Entrance on Saturday for the Hot Rods Alrsquofresco to be held in Myer Street All cars will be on display as judges hand out awards and you get to chat with the owners

There will be plenty of kids activities music and cars cars cars Sat-urday night sees the Pie Night at the Lakes Entrance Golf Club with tickets only $10 per head

On Sunday the hot rods cruise to Paynesville making it possibly the largest highway hot rod cruise in Australia Sunday night sees more en-tertainment at the Lakes Sports and Community Club

Maffra Motor MuseumHOLDEN Display -

JulyNovemberOpen Day - 8th July

Classic vehicles amp Clubs welcome

Open Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon 10am - 4pmamp all School Holidays

1a Sale RoadMaffra Vic 3860 - Ph (03) 5147 3223wwwgippslandvehiclecollectionorgau

Aus Caravan Repairs

Stop those Water Leaks

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ldquoAuthorised Insurance RepairerrdquoBrakes amp Servicing

82 PRINCE STREET ROSEDALEPhone Rod 5199 2798 FAX 5199 2886 MOB 0457 604 930

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming amp Upholstery

Cars Trucks Boats Planes Household Upholstery

Over 30 Years Experience in Classic amp Vintage Cars

31 Alexander Ave(Po Box 237)

Moe Vic 38250418 512 716

Gippsland has six flotillas of Coast Guard vesselsLakes Entrance Mallacoota Port Albert Port Welshpool

Marlo and Paynesville

21wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

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Room 1 Cobb amp Co Building 199 Raymond St Sale

Metung Food amp Wine Festival

Kate Brilli

How often in our current times do we hear the words lsquofrom the heartrsquo or lsquofollow your heartrsquo How many of us have ever stopped to consider exactly what these words really mean

I have been focusing my at-tention on these sentiments and would like to look more closely at following my heart This is what I found To follow the heart is not necessarily going to rid you of the fear you are perceiving in the cur-rent moment it may even acceler-ate the feeling of fear

By standing on the edge of our comfort zones we have two choic-es to move forward and step into the perceived fear or step back and put lsquochangersquo out of our mind and continue in our current hold-ing pattern and hope the intensity passes only to find that the fear in-creases

Whenever we follow our hearts our hearts may lead us into unchartered territory or rough wa-ters this is part of the preparation for opening ourselves up to the new changes ahead When we fol-low our hearts we allow our souls path to guide us through life and all feelings of regret frustration and hopelessness leave us Accept-ance compassion and forgiveness become part of us and this energy expands so we have more of this in our lives

There is a fine line between fear and love The adrenalin that is pre-sent in both cases is the same and we must embrace this energy force and step into it completely com-mitted without doubt to receive the awesomeness of life To deny this force is to deny lsquolifeforcersquo This may leave you frustrated and stuck in old patterns finding new habits to distract you from your discomfort about being in your present state Resulting in stag-nant energy or lifeforce

To follow our hearts is to do so with faith to let go of conditions and expectations of how things ldquoshouldrdquo be and accept how things are It is to allow ourselves to be open to receiving our manifesta-tion in its pure form without ma-nipulation from our own restric-tive minds and negative thoughts Our thoughts dictate our reality FEAR is an acronym for ldquofalse evidence appearing realrdquo Hence we all have different fears based on our experiences in this world To assist your healing in any form you must embrace the FEAR with LOVE and follow your heart Ac-cept the journey no matter how treacherous it may seem from your current viewpoint and have faith that it will lead you to greener pastures Following your heart and following your passion will always lead to LOVE

I will leave you with this quote from Rumisrsquo book of poems this is a translation of the love poem Rumi tells us the supreme secret of the inner journey is the path of love

If we can possess our whole heart with contemplation of the beloved we will experience the wonders and beauty of the uni-verse

Kate our feature writer is a mental health worker and cur-rently studying her Bachelor of Writing

Messages from the HeartSpirit Mind amp Body

Food amp Wine on the GreenSunday June 10 Metung Village Green

Whether you come by car by boat by bicycle or simply walk come anyway you can to the inau-gural Metung Food and Wine Festival on Queens Birthday long weekend June 9 and 10

On Saturday June 9 the Festival kicks off with the monthly Metung Farmers Market on the Village Green in central Metung

Always a huge selection of locally produced or grown food wine honey and fresh produce Many of our local growers and manufacturers find their way to the Metung market every first Saturday of the month to mix and mingle with visitors the locals and other stall holders

On Sunday from 11am till 4pm the Village Green

will be transformed by a large Event Marquee hold-ing the best East Gippsland has to offer

Eight local wineries will be present allowing you to sample their produce or purchase for later con-sumption The best of East Gippslandrsquos eateries will also be there showcasing the remarkable talent our local producers have when it comes to creating food for your delight

Alongside the Festival will be an art and craft exhibition appropriately titled ldquoThe Colour of Me-tungrdquo open all day Saturday and Sunday

On Monday morning hundreds of Hot Rods will roll into town promising a fantastic display of classic motoring

22 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Markets in Gippsland

LATROBEREH Cork Club Craft Market2nd Saturday of the month(Sept to May)Kay Street Gardens TraralgonContact 0487 342 675

Latrobe Country MarketEvery Sunday 830am - 130 pmLatrobe Road MorwellContact 0407 532 957

Traralgon Farmers Market4th Sat of the month 8am-1pmKay Street GardensContact 5174 2279

Old Gippstown Market - Moe3rd Sat of the month 9am-2pmOld Gippstown Heritage ParkContact 5127 3082

BAW BAWDrouin Craft amp ProduceCivic Park Drouin3rd Sat of month 8am-1230pmContact 0428 252 440

Rokeby Community MarketMain Road Rokeby2nd Sat of month 8am-1pmSeptember to MayContact 56 26 8523

Longwarry Fire Brigade MarketBennett St Longwarry1st Sunday of Month 8am-1pmMarch to DecemberContact 0419 158 946

Yarragon Community Craft amp Produce Market4th Sat of the month 9am-2pmYarragon Public HallCampbell St YarragonContact 5634 2209

EAST GIPPSLANDFarmers MarketSecondary College OvalMcKean St Bairnsdale1st Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5156 9342

Surf Club MarketForeshore Rotundanear the FootbridgeLakes Entrance1st Sun of month 9am-3pmContact 5153 1916

Metung Farmers MarketVillage Green Metung2nd Sat of month 830am-1pmContact 0458 431 844

Paynesville Lions Club MarketGilsenan Reserve Prsquoville2nd Sun of month 8am-1pmContact 0400 327 526

Bairnsdale Uniting Church Car amp Boot MarketGreat Alpine Road Lucknow3rd Sat of month 830-1100am

Bruthen Village MarketBruthen Mechanics HallMain Street Bruthen4th Sat of month 9am-1pmContact 0428 501 634 or03 5156 4148

Lucknow MarketHowitt Park Lucknow4th Sun of month 830-1pmContact 5152 4662

Makers MarketEmporium of Handmade Waresfrom Maker to youBoucher Hall BairnsdaleSaturday June 2 - 9-2pmContact 0412 870 605 or 5152 5484

WELLINGTONHeyfield MarketJohn Greaves Memorial ParkTemple St Heyfield1st Sat of month from 8amContact 5148 0505

Wellington Farmers Market3rd Sat of month 8am-1pmCobb amp Co StablesRaymond Street Sale

Maffra Variety amp Farmers Market1st Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Cobb amp Co Stables Markets1st Sat - Variety Market 8am-1pm2nd Sun - Craft Market 9am-1pm3rd Sat - Farmers Market 8am-1pm4th Sun - Art amp Wine Market 1230-430Contact Mark 0408 057 772wwwcobbandcomarketcomau

Stratford Variety amp Farmers MarketApex Park Princes HighwayStratford4th Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Rosedale Community MarketPrince St Park Rosedale2nd Sun of month 7am-130pmContact 5199 2709

Sale Charity MarketThompson River Canal ReserveSale Gippsland3rd Sun of month 7am-1pmContact 5144 1258

Yarram Variety MarketGuideScout HallCnr Church Rd amp Sth Gipp Hwy1st Sun of month 8am-1pm

Additional markets in YarramPort Albert Regatta - April 8Rutters Park Yarram Tarra Festival - April 9 Monster MarketShowgrounds Buckley StPort Albert Hall Victoria St5th Sun in monthContact 5183 2649

SOUTH GIPPSLANDProm Farmers MarketFoster Showgrounds Foster3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5682 2654 or0427 809 509

Promontory Home Produce amp Craft MarketSundays - April 8 8am-2pmFoster Showgrounds FosterContact 5682 2654

Prom Country Farmers MarketMain St Foster

3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 680 8509

Tarwin Lower MarketTarwin Lower Memorial HallContact 5663 7345 or 5663 7505

Venus Bay Farmers MarketVenus Bay VillageJupiter Bvd Venus BayEvery Sunday in JanuaryContact 5664 0096

Mirboo Nth MarketBaromi Park Mirboo NthLast Sat of month 9am-2pmContact 5668 2465

Sth Gippsland Farmers MarketKoonwarra Memorial ParkKoonwarra1st Sat of month 830am startContact 0408 619 182

Kongwak MarketKorumburra-Wonthaggi Rd KongwakSundays 10-230pmContact 0417 142 478

Coal Creek Farmers MarketCoal Creek Community ParkKorumburra2nd Sat of month 8am-1pm

Toora MarketFormer Bonlac StoreJetty Road Toora2nd Sat of month 830am startContact 5686 2690

Loch Public Hall - Winter MarketLoch Public HallSmith Street Loch2nd Sun of month 9am-1pmMay to September onlyContact 5659 4305

Loch Village MarketRailway Siding Loch2nd Sun of month 830am startContact 5659 0212

Inverloch Farmers MarketThe Glade Inverloch3rd Sunday of month 8am-1pmContact 5664 0096

Chris amp KateFudge Coffee Relish

Spices and DukkahGluten Free Products

Tambo Gourmet Foods

P O Box 21 Swan Reach 3909Ph (03) 5156 4274

Email tambogourmetfoodsgmailcomwwwtambogourmetfoodscom

Locally grown produce is best for so many reasons Some choose to grown their own but what do you do with any excess If you canrsquot grow everything in your garden but still want locally grown even organic do you then resort to the supermarket

Herersquos an even better option Come down to the Cobb and Co Stables Market on a Friday and swap your produce with other growers You can offer fruits vegetables herbs preserves or any other home grownproduced items These can be swapped with other growers So if you have a bumper tomato crop but the zucchinis were a fail then bring your to-matoes and swap with the zucchini green thumb If you have no produce of your own then simply donate some funds which will then be passed on to a local charity

By being involved you will have a chance to network with other growers build community and reduce waste As an added bonus you will be able to increase the range of pro-duce in your kitchen that was grown locallyThis program commences on Friday 1st June 2012 at the Cobb and Co Stables Market complex between 12 and 1pm It is free to participate and if you have any enquiries please call Mark on 03 5143 0370

Bartering with your home grown produce

Huge indoorGarage Sale

Fourth Saturday of the monthindoor garage sale

Bring your garage sale to theCobb amp Co buildingin Raymond St Sale

$20 for 3 metre x 3 metre siteFill it to the brim with

your goods

23wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Cobb amp Co Stables26 MINI SHOPS

OPEN 7 DAYS - 9am - 5pm

A New Concept In Shopping All Under One Roof

199 Raymond St Sale and Rear Carpark Entrance in Desaily st Telephone 03 5143 0370 Mobile 0408 057 772

20 Indoor Party Plan Consultant

Huge 2 day party plan MarketExpo on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th

July 9am-4pm HUGE INDOOR GARAGE SALE-

Held Monthly next one Sat 236 4th Saturday of the

month indoors Cobb amp Co Stables Sale Idea is bring your garage sale to the

Cobb amp Co Building pay $2000 for your

3m by 3m site fill it to the brim with your

stuff 0408057772

Gippsland Market News

East Gippsland Eats was borne out of a lifelong passion for food shared by two sisters Lucy Carson and Jane McKay

Sixth generation Gippslanders they were born and raised in Mel-bourne but chose to return to their ancestral home to raise their fami-lies

Lucy is an Interior Designer who escaped the rat-race of Syd-ney to focus on Pilates and fitness instruction (she now runs Metung Fitness) while Jane has worked in marketing for many years coming from Melbourne a few years ago she currently works part time as well as freelance marketing

Lucyrsquos background in fitness lead to a natural interest in nu-trition and when she found that many of her clients neglected to eat breakfast Lucy came up with the healthiest solution she could find she started to give her clients her own ldquobrandrdquo of muesli a blend

that she had perfected over many years While at the same time Jane was asked to make biscuits for the guests at one of Metungrsquos premier resorts

While these two opportunities presented themselves separately with the serendipitous timing Lucy and Jane saw an opportunity to create a food business something they had both always dreamed of and East Gippsland Eats was born

Seeing the local Farmersrsquo mar-kets as a great place to start Lucy and Jane set to work in Janersquos commercial-grade kitchen in Bru-then Jane as chief cookie-creator and Lucy as master muesli-maker The sisters debuted their home made muesli and biscuits at the Metung Market in October and have become regulars at the mar-kets around the area

Next time yoursquore at a market in the East Gippsland area make sure you stop by

wwweastgippslandeatscomau

See us at the Metung Food

amp Wine Festival

Local muesli andcookie makers

Standing Sculpture Workshop

At ldquoCobb amp Co Stablesrdquo 199 Raymond Street Sale

Come along and make your own beautiful outdoor fabric sculpture with Rhonda Hunt from ldquoFaeries with Attituderdquo Rhonda is a Certified Instructor with Powertex as well as the Victorian Distributor and Instructor Trainer

Sculptures are made using Powertex a water-based non-toxic fabric hardener that has the AP ACMI award You are able to choose from a fisherman faerie culturally based figures or elegant lady A wide selection of colours and fabric are available for the sculpture as well as a choice of bases such as rocks treated pine or natural timber

The new African sculpted heads will also be available for use

Sunday 17th June 930am ndash 400pm All materials are supplied for the workshop just bring your creativity You will need to wear old clothing or bring a

protective apron and it is best not to wear jewellery Tea and coffee available BYO lunch or purchase at nearby venues Cost for the workshop is $160

Mask Sculptureworkshops for kidsWednesday June 27 - $35Wednesday July 4 - $45

Plenty is happening at the Cobb amp Co Markets in Ray-mond Street Sale

These workshops costing $35 for Junersquos Faeries and $45 for Ju-lyrsquos Masks are a perfect creative expression for your kids to enjoy

24 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gluten Free Health Products

Gluten Free Batterbrings joy back toFish amp Chip feasts

About 12 years ago Guy Plateau from Lakes Entrance was looking for a new product he could create His reasons being competition in the fast food industry was cut-throat and he was looking for something dif-ferent to focus his attention on

First Guy tried playing around with different combinations of flours when preparing his batter mixes in LrsquoOcean Fish amp Chips Lakes En-trance

Without any great successes he then happened to be discussing it with his doctor

His doctorrsquos suggestions led him to start experimenting with different versions of a gluten free mixture

At the time there was not much interest in gluten allergies or their re-actions with different people Gluten free dietry requirements were not as popular or well known

After a few samples had been cre-ated Guy sent them off for testing with the Coeliac Society

Upon receipt of Guyrsquos samples they taste tested them and were pleasantly surprised

Their first orders were for sending our samples to their clients number-

ing at the time only a few hundred Australia wide

Since then production has in-creased one hundred fold and Coe-liac sufferers Australia wide now purchase and insist on Guyrsquos original Health Wise Batter Mix

About one year ago Guy sold his business to Bill Boros

Bill has been eager to continue Guyrsquos commitment to providing a healthy alternative to traditional bat-ter mixes sold by take away food out-lets

Bill has not only continued the project but increased distribution throughout the country considerably

When you now order your fish and chips if you see the Health Wise logo make sure you request a ldquoglu-ten free batter pleaserdquo

Full details on Health Wise Batter Mix can be found at wwwcrispybat-tercomau

SomervillersquosWholesaler takeson Crispy Batter

Somervillersquos Wholesale Foods situated in Sale Victoria have been in the food business since 1943

Formerly known as the Hawthorn Dairy they used to bottle and deliver fresh milk using a horse and cart

In 2007 Somervillersquos moved to their present location in 12 Invictus Court Sale to expand both the business and the product range

Now they wholesale over 1500 different product lines

ranging from dry foods chilled frozen meat seafood milk juice packaging and ice products All products are available to food retailers

Owners Andrew and Karen Somerville are pleased to be associated with Crispy Batter supplying food outlets in Mel-bourne and Gippsland with a healthy alternative

Wheat FreeGluten FreeYeast Free

No Salt or SugarNo Dairy products or

Artificial Colors amp Flavors

Enquiries for Crispy Battersalessomervillesnetauwwwsomervillesnetau

Tel 03 5144 2585

Bill Boros - Manager Crispy BatterTel 0429 336 080

wwwcrispybattercomau

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13wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Gippsland Real Estate

20 Myer Street Lakes Entrance Ph (03) 5155 3555 Gary Henry 0418 516 164 wwwgaryhenryrealestatecomau Brendan King 0407 302 273

QUALITY IN ABUNDANCE $470000 Set on a spacious 1500m2 lot in pleasant surrounds this refreshingly different home has a style of its own with the vendors doing the extra to ensure a high end finished product With focus on the kitchen living area main bedroom and ensuite there is also a lovely entry stairway and balustrade as well as a beautiful sitting room where you can escape with a book and a wine A mere 25 years old and still very much a new home

QUIET COURT BY THE BEACH $462000 Living by the beach allows you to enjoy the ocean and lake at your doorstep Situated on over 900m2 at the head of the court the home comprises separate lounge kitchen dining sunroom three bedrooms and two bathrooms The outdoor entertaining area is decked and paved and enclosed with bistro blinds for all year round use There is a spa and fire place landscaped gardens large garage with ensuite and double carport high enough for a large van

A CLEAR CUT WINNER $338000 No need for a photo finish here this home romps it in Every conceivable box has been ticked With some homes you just know and when the price is more than right the only thing left to do is say yes The pictures tell no lies - this wonderful three bedroom two bathroom home will please you no end - inside and out front to back Some people put in years to get a home and surrounds looking like this but you can have it in 60 days - more or less

BRIGHT amp LIGHT $220000 Lake Tyers Beach within a stroll to shop and Tavern Great investment property or holiday home comprising three bedrooms and open plan living sunny verandah and lock-up garage Low maintenance and ready for you to put your personal touches to

GET OUT - OF TOWN $330000 Yoursquoll never appreciate living country until yoursquove give it a go so consider this very homely property only 15 minutes from town This is proof that it doesnrsquot cost the earth to own a good home and a few acres (7 in fact) where you could run a horse if you want Comprises three bedrooms a neat little kitchen and dining area plus a cosy lounge and huge covered deck make it all worthwhile And with an awesome shed and more tank water than yoursquoll ever need why are you waiting

LAKES VIEW ESTATE SELECTED LOTS NOW $110000 EACH

If yoursquore looking for town lake and ocean views with 9 holes of golf at your doorstep then Lakes View Estate is the place to be Situated just four minutes from the town centre Lakes View Estate offers 43 magnificent allotments with all services and a variety of blocks allowing for plenty of room with sizes ranging from 686msup2 to 1563msup2

29 SOLD

14 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

$22990 driveaway

Corolla Ascent Sport5 Door Hatch18 ltr Petrol Auto$130 Capped Price ServicingRego YQA071

$25990 driveaway

Corolla Conquest4 Door Sedan18 ltr Petrol Auto$130 Capped Price ServicingRego YSJ973

$29990 driveaway

Camry Atara S4 Door Sedan25 ltr Petrol Auto$130 Capped Price ServicingRego YQA066

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Standard scheduled servicing (normal operating conditions) Excludes Government and Rental vehicles For full terms and conditions please visit toyotacomau ar speak to one of our salesmen PLEASE NOTE Turnbull Toyota uses its best endeavours to ensure this material is correct at the time of printing However information must be confirmed with your Toyota dealer when ordering as specifications and details may change over time

Come in and see us for great driveaway deals todayTurnbull Toyota Demo Sale

15wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Floating DragonCantonese style cuisine overlooking the majestic Western Boat Harbour Lakes Entrance

An abundance of local seafood produce and wine

Dinner - Tuesday to Sunday from 600pm Yum-Cha served Sundays from Noon till 200pm

Fully Licensed(no BYO)

For Reservations

Ph 03 5155 1400

wwwfloatingdragoncomau160 Esplanade Western Boat

Harbour Lakes Entrance

Gippsland Good Food

A homemade dumpling that will surly impress your friends and family

What you need

bull 1 Packet of Wonton wrap-pers (available from most supermarkets)

bull 150g fatty pork mince

bull 150g chicken mince

bull 2 Tablespoons good qual-ity Soya Sauce

bull 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce

bull 1 Teaspoon fine white pepper

bull frac14 Cup of finely chopped spring onion

bull 1 Dessert spoon of salt

bull 1 Tablespoon of corn flour

bull 1 Teaspoon Sesame oil

Combine all the above ingredi-ents together in a bowl mix and let stand for 30minutes

Place a small amount of meat filling in the center of the Wonton wrapper and fold so the edges join Pinch the edges together to form a pleat Repeat this process for the remaining dumplings Steam the dumplings for 12-15 minutes de-

pending on their thickness Serve with soya sauce and chopped Spring onion

Recipe kindly supplied by the Floating Dragon Restaurant Lakes Entrance

Phone 03 5155 1400

Prawn and Garlic Chive Dumplings fromthe Floating Dragon Restaurant

Make your own Dumplings

Tambo Gourmet Foodsrsquo rel-ish and jams are handmade in small batches using fruit and vegetables sourced locally from growers using organic principles where possible

Situated on the edge of the Coulqhoun Forest East Gipps-land Tambo Gourmet Foods pro-duce all their products in a purpose built kitchen

Their range of pre mixed gour-met spices allows the customer to conveniently add taste and vari-ety to their cooking Their range is growing weekly

The selection of over 20 fla-vours of traditionally made Glu-ten Free fudge with itrsquos smooth creamy non grainy texture will really excite your taste buds

Dukkah is the latest addition There are 6 different varieties to choose from and the biggest prob-lem customers have is ldquowhich one will I buythey are all so goodrdquo The only additive is sea salt

Look for their stall at local mar-kets in East Gippsland and south-ern NSW or visit them online at wwwtambogourmetfoodscom for more information

Gourmet foodsfrom Tambo

To get started you will need 2kg organic rye flour you can use wholemeal but it must con-tain no leavening agents a large wide-mouthed bowl left un-sealed and a spoon

Mix one cup plain flour with slightly less than one cup warm water in the jar stirring vigorously at least twice a day for 2-3 days Store the jar in warm 30C location and check for bubbles which will appear as it begins to ferment

At this time remove 90 of the mixture then feed the culture with another cup of plain flour and slightly less warm water stirring well You may need to repeat this process of feeding the culture at 12-hour intervals for a few more days until you have a culture powerful enough to leaven your loaves The confirmation of this is a layer of foam 3-4cm thick

You now have an activating culture ready to move to the first proofing stage or you may wish to refrigerate the culture (never freeze it) for a more convenient time

The culture will happily live in the fridge for many months if it is adequately looked after

For the first proof remove the bubbling culture from its jar and scoop into a large mixing bowl large enough for the dough to at least double its size

Then add 2 cups warm wa-ter and 3 cups plain flour slowly adding the flour and stirring well (donrsquot be too concerned with lumps as the wild yeasts will eat these up)

Cover the bowl with a dry cloth or cling wrap and place in a warm location 32C for up to 12 hours

This is the time when the lacto-ba-cilli necessary for the special sour dough taste develop and the car-bon dioxide that leavens the loaf is produced You can experiment with the amount of time taken in first proofing and the related fla-vour of the bread

After the first proof is com-pleted remember to remove one cup of the culture and refrigerate it so you will always have an ac-tivating culture on hand Now you are ready to add whatever flours seeds nuts fruit vegies fats oils herbs and spices you wish to in-clude in your bread A good tip is to warm any liquids you will be using in your recipe as it helps leaven the resulting dough

Hope Farm breads and produce can be found at most East Gipps-land Farmers Markets

Their website is wwwhopefarmcomau

How to makeyour ownSour Dough

Recipe supplied byHope Farm

wwwhopefarmcomau

Ph 0404 013 209ploughmanspantrybigpondcomau

Sale VIC 3850

Traditional gourmet preserves and condiments Ploughmans Pantry range of products are

available through local markets and by mail order Send us a

message on facebook email us at ploughmanspantrybigpondcom

or phone us on 0404013209 to place an order

Ploughmans Pantry

wwwfacebookcomploughmanspantry

If black pepper be the king of spices then surely chilli must be the queen Its ability to offer a pure heat and a mild sweet-ness has seen its integration into many of todayrsquos popular dishes

Chillies and the focus on the different variety types with their differing flavours and heat lev-els is being tipped by many food writers as one of the hottest food trends for 2013

The heat is created by a chemi-cal called capsaicin which does not dissolve in water which is why drinking water does not bring any relief The best relief comes from yoghurt milk or better still alcohol such as wine or beer

The amount of capsaicin in the chilli can be tested and is de-scribed as Scoville Heat Units or SHUs Jalapeno Tabasco sauce and chipotles are at the lower end of the scale at 3500 SHUs with a variety of chilli at every SHU all the way up to the worldrsquos hottest chilli the Bhut Jolokia at almost 1 and a half million

A serious chilli indeed particu-larly when you consider police capsicum spray is rated at 2 mil-lion SHUs with pure capsaicin at an SHU of 16 million

Hot ampSpicey

16 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Opening Hours Sale Monday - Friday 9am - 530pm Saturday - 9am - 3pm Sunday - 11am - 2pmOpening Hours Morwell Monday - Friday 9am - 530 pm Sat 9am -1pm

381 - 385 Corner of Raymond amp Macarthur Streets Sale 3850 Phone 03 5144 7715 Mobile 0433 666 014

NOW OPEN IN MORWELL amp SALE

244 Commercial Rd Morwell Ph 03 5133 0883

wwwmattressbedssalecomau

Morwell

Victoriarsquospremiereroses

Winter isnrsquot really the time to be talking about roses or rose gardens

But if yoursquore a rose enthusiast now is the time you start thinking about the pruning thinning and re-planting new or existing varieties in your garden

The Morwell Centenary Rose Garden is situated at the entrance to the town of Morwell in the Latrobe Valley

Four acres of gardens with 116 beds of which there are 3000 differ-ent rose varities Both hybrids and traditional favourites

The ldquoFriends of the Gardenrdquo and the Morwell Centenary Rose Gar-den Advisory Committee are the keepers and guardians of Victoriarsquos largest rose garden

A pruning weekend is planned for Saturday June 30 and Sunday July 12012

Demonstrations will be held at 10am and 2pm on each day Pam-phlets will be available on the ex-pertise of pruning Tea and coffee will be available Call the secretary on 03 5134 1039 for details

So winter isnrsquot such a bad time to be talking roses Get out the clip-pers and start sharing those cuttings around

wwwmorwellrosegardencomau

UniversitygamesJuly 2

The 2012 Southern University Games will take place in Latrobe City from July 2-6 2012

Planning has now been un-derway for several months with 1800 participants expected for this years games

The University Games came about through the need for sport and recreational programs to be included on university campuses around Australia

Studies have been performed showing that the inclusion of sport participation as part of the univer-sity curriculum has many advan-tages for both students and teach-ers alike There is a very close link between physical fitness and aca-demic performance

A full social program has been arranged for all participants of this years games including the Open-ing Ceremony planned for Mon-

day July 2 along with evening events throughout the week

There will be a Mexican Fiesta Retro Sports evening and to finish it off a Pirate Parrrrty on Thurs-day

The closing ceremony will be held on Friday July 6 the final day of competitions

More information can be ob-tained by visiting their website at wwwunisportcomau

The Southern University Games administrative centre has all information relating to volun-teers participants UTMs and oth-ers

It is situated at the GippsTAFE Academy Princes Highway Traralgon open everyday from 8am till 5pm

17wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Home amp Garden

The width and breadth of Gippslandrsquos creative juices never cease to amaze me Here based in the forested Strezlecki Ranges in Gippsland Tony Smith Fine Furniture specialises in original contemporary furni-ture

Tony is drawn to the earthiness and inherent beauty of timber en-joying the process of turning raw timber into a handcrafted piece Combining timber with other ele-ments adds a special interest and focus on different aspects of the finished item

Clients are intimately involved in the entire process

As a designer and maker of unique pieces Tonyrsquos work has both a local and international cli-entele He regularly showcases items in local art shows and exhi-bitions Locally made and hand-crafted his pieces are supplied to Gippsland retail galleries

Private clients can contact Tony to have their individual creation designed and crafted to their per-sonal specifications Clients are intimately involved in the entire process from the initial conceptu-al idea through to detailed design and timber selection

Using sound design principals all pieces are crafted with fas-tidious attention to detail Whilst Tonyrsquos pieces are innovative the emphasis is on functionality and durability A combination of tra-

ditional (eg hand-cut dovetails) and modern joinery techniques are used where appropriate to empha-sis the natural beauty of the timber and ensure its structural integrity

Preferring Gippsland timbers all timber used in Tonyrsquos pieces is hand selected to meet design specifications and to accentuate the natural beauty of the finished item Many pieces utilise curves and shaping and in some cases natural edged timber to soften the overall appearance

Some items incorporate multi-ple timbers and additional materi-als (ie stainless steel) contrasting the warmth of timber with the cool of other elements Every effort is made to utilise all materials in an environmentally sustainable man-ner A variety of finishes (Danish oil polyurethane etc) can be ap-plied to meet individual client needs

For more information or con-tact Tony visit his website at www tonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Have you joined the retail revolution

Retail is not dead it is merely evolving As technology im-proves the greatest competition for many retailers is no longer coming from down the street but rather from overseas

The risk is that retailers try to compete on price alone Shipping scale labour and lack of GST will ensure that overseas online offer-ings always remain cheaper

Those retailers that are making their way side-by-side their online counterparts are those retailers that have embraced the new tech-nology that enables them to of-fer unparalleled service and after sales support

That said technology can also create opportunity Customer loyalty is not built on price alone Bricks and mortar retailers can provide something that online re-tailers never will the experience

Consider Apple It does not dis-count nor compete in price wars with other leading brands and yet its sales grow exponentially Why do you think that is

Apart from an exceptional product suite Apple has created an unparalleled user experience Everything from the product func-tionality to the design of the box that the hardware comes in and to the Apple stores themselves

The stores are clean simple and pragmatic Staff are plentiful and

there are no queues Every staff member can take payments and email receipts via their iPhone Itrsquos all about the experience

Compare that sort of experience with an online shopping escapade Therersquos no atmosphere no touch-ing or feeling and no personal in-teraction between human beings

To harness the best of both worlds retailers need to keep the personal efficient real experience that shoppers so desire as well as incorporate technology to ensure a smooth hassle free experience for their customers

The guys at Wealie have created the Wealie Universal Loyalty Card App along similar principles to help businesses engage their cus-tomers and to add value in ways that are placed above discounts

Technology can complement and enhance the user experience of any retailer If yoursquore afraid of new technology ask the kids

Checkout the free App on their website wwwwealiecomau

Sustainable furniture

Visit Tony Smithrsquos website at wwwtonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Shoppers preferexperience over price

18 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

bullExplore 60 heritage buildings that tell the history of South Gippsland bullRide the train bull Discover the old fashioned General Store bullHave a game of chess bull View the Community Art Gallery bull Picnic by the lake bull Shop at the Farmers Market bull Checkout the Sustainability Centre bull Take a Ghost Tour bull Lunch at the Pig lsquon Whistle bull Enjoy our regular family fun events

Itrsquos a big day out

South Gippsland Highway Korumburra 3950

Telephone (03) 5655 1811 wwwcoalcreekvillagecomau

Teddy Bears Picnic 10 June Pirates Day 23 September Literary Festival 13 October Halloween 27 October

Ghost Tours 1 Saturday of the month

Farmers Market 2 Saturday

of the month

Open Thursday to Monday 10am ndash 430pm 7 days over Victorian School Holidays

Your School can visit Coal Creek

Check out our Education program

Have your Wedding or Special Occasion at the Pig amp Whistle cafeacute

Coal Creek Events

19wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Loch Food amp Wine Festival

Carringtons of Loch Village

Open 7 days Ph 5659 4215 wwwcarringtonscomau

LampsClocksKitchenalia2nd hand furniture

Proud supporter of Loch Village Food amp Wine Festival

Loch Food amp Wine FestivalQueens Birthday Long Weekend June 2 - June 11

For the 5th year in a row the Historic Loch Village is putting on their Food amp Wine Festival

With activities planned from Saturday June 2 through to Mon-day June 11 it promises to be the biggest and best yet

The Festival kicks off with a Festival Opening Railway Dinner on Saturday June 2 at 630pm

The train departs Loch Station with the Queenrsquos Jubilee as the theme Bookings are essential for this train trip of a lifetime so book early on 03 5659 4215

Sunday Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee Thanksgiving Service at 930am then a Jubilee Lunch and the launch of Loch Village Street by Street at midday

Monday Lighting of the Dia-mond Jubilee Beacon and a family BBQ at the Loch Primary School

Tuesday through to Friday A Taste of Gippsland at different Vil-lage Eateries around Loch

Saturday June 9 The Wine-makerrsquos Dinner at the Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar Bookings es-sential on 03 5659 4488

Sunday June 10 The Main Event - Street Festival featuring over 50 food and wine producers from the region

Entry to the Festival is $15 which includes all your food and wine tasting an information pack and souvenir tasting glass

Childrenrsquos activities will in-clude Barn Buddies and cake decorating The South Gippsland Wind Orchestra will be playing along with the Wonthaggi Citizens Band and Green Velvet

Ample parking is available with the main event being held near the Loch Memorial Recrea-tion Reserve

For up to date information on all their events and festival details visit their website at wwwlochvil-lagefoodandwinefestivalcomau or visit their Facebook page for program details

Donrsquot forget their markets on Sunday

Bed amp Breakfast Accommodation

Bottle Shop Fine Dining Featuring Local Produce and Gluten Free Dinner Parties a Speciality

2 Smith Street LochPhone 5659 4446

Cosy Kitchen Loch

Tracey amp Kayla Pepperell27 Victoria Street

Loch Vic 3945

Ph 5659 4455

Fresh Country BreakfastsDelicious LunchesDevonshire TeasCoffee amp CakeGluten Free Products

F u l l y L i c e n s e d

Open 7 DaysSeasonally Influenced Menu

Spacious Indoor amp Outdoor DiningGreat Family Atmosphere

Ideal For Meetings or CelebrationsCatering amp Special Occasion

-Cakes To OrderHuge Range of Local Produce

-Gift Hampers AvailableFair Trade amp Unique Teas Coffee amp Hot Chocolate

10 Smith Street Loch Village 3945Ph 5659 4466

20 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Travelling Gippsland

Just what do you do with your old faded tattered car seats Do you rip them out and replace them cover them with fake car seat covers or would a complete re-cover be the answer

That all depends on what yoursquore dealing with I wouldnrsquot think recov-ering the seats in a 1979 Mazda 323 would be a project worthy of the time effort and dollars

If however that car was a 1962 EJ Holden then itrsquos a different story Around Gippsland we have many well trained and experienced mo-

tor trimmers that would satisfactorily complete your project with all the love and care as if you were doing it yourself

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery has been successfully operating in Moe since 1991 operating part time from 1999 until Oct 2011 when Rob returned to full time trading

With 32 yearsrsquo experience Rob can handle everything from minor re-pairs to full custom re-trims Rob has experience on vintage classic and modern vehicles and has also worked on trucks buses caravans and even planes

He is well respected for his work on boats doing canopies and inte-rior work and householdoffice upholstery Rob prides himself on quality workmanship and materials Enquiries can be directed to Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery 0418 512 716

With boating and fishing being such a large part of life in Gippsland the Gippsland Squadron of the Australian Vol-unteer Coast Guard keep both tourists and locals safe on the water 24 hours a day seven days a week

The Gippsland Squadron con-sists of six flotillas located at Mal-lacoota Lakes Entrance Port Al-bert Port Welshpool Marlo and Paynesville

Manned by a group of passion-ate volunteers each flotilla deals with a unique range of assists be it a vessel that has run aground in the Gippsland Lakes or a vessel that is experiencing mechanical problems and is being battered and bruised by violent weather offshore

With regular training and state-of-the-art equipment the volun-teer members and their respective flotillas are always up to the task

With the ever-growing numbers of tourists coming to enjoy Gipp-sland the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard has recognized the need to grow their numbers in the region which has resulted in a re-cruitment drive for new members

Volunteering has a meaningful positive impact on your commu-nity so why not consider joining

The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard values the uniqueness and diversity of every individual and welcomes any inquiries you may have It guards the coast in the most effective way by education example examination and finally by search and rescue

If you want more information or want to become a part of Coast Guard contact sadcogippcoast-guardcomau for more informa-tion

You can keep up to date with the latest Coast Guard Victoria news by Liking us on Facebook or follow us on twitter by search-ing for CGMelb

For help from Coast Guard on the water you can call 03 9598 7003 ndash in an emergency call 000 and ask for the Water Police

Get active amp save lives

Master Upholstererscreate new from old

Country CruiseHot Rod Weekend

Queens Birthday WeekendLakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance will be thumping with the sounds of Hot Rods over the Queenrsquos Birthday Long Weekend June 7 8 amp 9

The Thunderbirds Rod and Custom Club are holding their regular Country Cruise Hot Rod Weekend and itrsquos promising to be the best yet

Hundreds of hot rods are expected in Lakes Entrance on Saturday for the Hot Rods Alrsquofresco to be held in Myer Street All cars will be on display as judges hand out awards and you get to chat with the owners

There will be plenty of kids activities music and cars cars cars Sat-urday night sees the Pie Night at the Lakes Entrance Golf Club with tickets only $10 per head

On Sunday the hot rods cruise to Paynesville making it possibly the largest highway hot rod cruise in Australia Sunday night sees more en-tertainment at the Lakes Sports and Community Club

Maffra Motor MuseumHOLDEN Display -

JulyNovemberOpen Day - 8th July

Classic vehicles amp Clubs welcome

Open Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon 10am - 4pmamp all School Holidays

1a Sale RoadMaffra Vic 3860 - Ph (03) 5147 3223wwwgippslandvehiclecollectionorgau

Aus Caravan Repairs

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Cars Trucks Boats Planes Household Upholstery

Over 30 Years Experience in Classic amp Vintage Cars

31 Alexander Ave(Po Box 237)

Moe Vic 38250418 512 716

Gippsland has six flotillas of Coast Guard vesselsLakes Entrance Mallacoota Port Albert Port Welshpool

Marlo and Paynesville

21wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

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Room 1 Cobb amp Co Building 199 Raymond St Sale

Metung Food amp Wine Festival

Kate Brilli

How often in our current times do we hear the words lsquofrom the heartrsquo or lsquofollow your heartrsquo How many of us have ever stopped to consider exactly what these words really mean

I have been focusing my at-tention on these sentiments and would like to look more closely at following my heart This is what I found To follow the heart is not necessarily going to rid you of the fear you are perceiving in the cur-rent moment it may even acceler-ate the feeling of fear

By standing on the edge of our comfort zones we have two choic-es to move forward and step into the perceived fear or step back and put lsquochangersquo out of our mind and continue in our current hold-ing pattern and hope the intensity passes only to find that the fear in-creases

Whenever we follow our hearts our hearts may lead us into unchartered territory or rough wa-ters this is part of the preparation for opening ourselves up to the new changes ahead When we fol-low our hearts we allow our souls path to guide us through life and all feelings of regret frustration and hopelessness leave us Accept-ance compassion and forgiveness become part of us and this energy expands so we have more of this in our lives

There is a fine line between fear and love The adrenalin that is pre-sent in both cases is the same and we must embrace this energy force and step into it completely com-mitted without doubt to receive the awesomeness of life To deny this force is to deny lsquolifeforcersquo This may leave you frustrated and stuck in old patterns finding new habits to distract you from your discomfort about being in your present state Resulting in stag-nant energy or lifeforce

To follow our hearts is to do so with faith to let go of conditions and expectations of how things ldquoshouldrdquo be and accept how things are It is to allow ourselves to be open to receiving our manifesta-tion in its pure form without ma-nipulation from our own restric-tive minds and negative thoughts Our thoughts dictate our reality FEAR is an acronym for ldquofalse evidence appearing realrdquo Hence we all have different fears based on our experiences in this world To assist your healing in any form you must embrace the FEAR with LOVE and follow your heart Ac-cept the journey no matter how treacherous it may seem from your current viewpoint and have faith that it will lead you to greener pastures Following your heart and following your passion will always lead to LOVE

I will leave you with this quote from Rumisrsquo book of poems this is a translation of the love poem Rumi tells us the supreme secret of the inner journey is the path of love

If we can possess our whole heart with contemplation of the beloved we will experience the wonders and beauty of the uni-verse

Kate our feature writer is a mental health worker and cur-rently studying her Bachelor of Writing

Messages from the HeartSpirit Mind amp Body

Food amp Wine on the GreenSunday June 10 Metung Village Green

Whether you come by car by boat by bicycle or simply walk come anyway you can to the inau-gural Metung Food and Wine Festival on Queens Birthday long weekend June 9 and 10

On Saturday June 9 the Festival kicks off with the monthly Metung Farmers Market on the Village Green in central Metung

Always a huge selection of locally produced or grown food wine honey and fresh produce Many of our local growers and manufacturers find their way to the Metung market every first Saturday of the month to mix and mingle with visitors the locals and other stall holders

On Sunday from 11am till 4pm the Village Green

will be transformed by a large Event Marquee hold-ing the best East Gippsland has to offer

Eight local wineries will be present allowing you to sample their produce or purchase for later con-sumption The best of East Gippslandrsquos eateries will also be there showcasing the remarkable talent our local producers have when it comes to creating food for your delight

Alongside the Festival will be an art and craft exhibition appropriately titled ldquoThe Colour of Me-tungrdquo open all day Saturday and Sunday

On Monday morning hundreds of Hot Rods will roll into town promising a fantastic display of classic motoring

22 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Markets in Gippsland

LATROBEREH Cork Club Craft Market2nd Saturday of the month(Sept to May)Kay Street Gardens TraralgonContact 0487 342 675

Latrobe Country MarketEvery Sunday 830am - 130 pmLatrobe Road MorwellContact 0407 532 957

Traralgon Farmers Market4th Sat of the month 8am-1pmKay Street GardensContact 5174 2279

Old Gippstown Market - Moe3rd Sat of the month 9am-2pmOld Gippstown Heritage ParkContact 5127 3082

BAW BAWDrouin Craft amp ProduceCivic Park Drouin3rd Sat of month 8am-1230pmContact 0428 252 440

Rokeby Community MarketMain Road Rokeby2nd Sat of month 8am-1pmSeptember to MayContact 56 26 8523

Longwarry Fire Brigade MarketBennett St Longwarry1st Sunday of Month 8am-1pmMarch to DecemberContact 0419 158 946

Yarragon Community Craft amp Produce Market4th Sat of the month 9am-2pmYarragon Public HallCampbell St YarragonContact 5634 2209

EAST GIPPSLANDFarmers MarketSecondary College OvalMcKean St Bairnsdale1st Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5156 9342

Surf Club MarketForeshore Rotundanear the FootbridgeLakes Entrance1st Sun of month 9am-3pmContact 5153 1916

Metung Farmers MarketVillage Green Metung2nd Sat of month 830am-1pmContact 0458 431 844

Paynesville Lions Club MarketGilsenan Reserve Prsquoville2nd Sun of month 8am-1pmContact 0400 327 526

Bairnsdale Uniting Church Car amp Boot MarketGreat Alpine Road Lucknow3rd Sat of month 830-1100am

Bruthen Village MarketBruthen Mechanics HallMain Street Bruthen4th Sat of month 9am-1pmContact 0428 501 634 or03 5156 4148

Lucknow MarketHowitt Park Lucknow4th Sun of month 830-1pmContact 5152 4662

Makers MarketEmporium of Handmade Waresfrom Maker to youBoucher Hall BairnsdaleSaturday June 2 - 9-2pmContact 0412 870 605 or 5152 5484

WELLINGTONHeyfield MarketJohn Greaves Memorial ParkTemple St Heyfield1st Sat of month from 8amContact 5148 0505

Wellington Farmers Market3rd Sat of month 8am-1pmCobb amp Co StablesRaymond Street Sale

Maffra Variety amp Farmers Market1st Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Cobb amp Co Stables Markets1st Sat - Variety Market 8am-1pm2nd Sun - Craft Market 9am-1pm3rd Sat - Farmers Market 8am-1pm4th Sun - Art amp Wine Market 1230-430Contact Mark 0408 057 772wwwcobbandcomarketcomau

Stratford Variety amp Farmers MarketApex Park Princes HighwayStratford4th Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Rosedale Community MarketPrince St Park Rosedale2nd Sun of month 7am-130pmContact 5199 2709

Sale Charity MarketThompson River Canal ReserveSale Gippsland3rd Sun of month 7am-1pmContact 5144 1258

Yarram Variety MarketGuideScout HallCnr Church Rd amp Sth Gipp Hwy1st Sun of month 8am-1pm

Additional markets in YarramPort Albert Regatta - April 8Rutters Park Yarram Tarra Festival - April 9 Monster MarketShowgrounds Buckley StPort Albert Hall Victoria St5th Sun in monthContact 5183 2649

SOUTH GIPPSLANDProm Farmers MarketFoster Showgrounds Foster3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5682 2654 or0427 809 509

Promontory Home Produce amp Craft MarketSundays - April 8 8am-2pmFoster Showgrounds FosterContact 5682 2654

Prom Country Farmers MarketMain St Foster

3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 680 8509

Tarwin Lower MarketTarwin Lower Memorial HallContact 5663 7345 or 5663 7505

Venus Bay Farmers MarketVenus Bay VillageJupiter Bvd Venus BayEvery Sunday in JanuaryContact 5664 0096

Mirboo Nth MarketBaromi Park Mirboo NthLast Sat of month 9am-2pmContact 5668 2465

Sth Gippsland Farmers MarketKoonwarra Memorial ParkKoonwarra1st Sat of month 830am startContact 0408 619 182

Kongwak MarketKorumburra-Wonthaggi Rd KongwakSundays 10-230pmContact 0417 142 478

Coal Creek Farmers MarketCoal Creek Community ParkKorumburra2nd Sat of month 8am-1pm

Toora MarketFormer Bonlac StoreJetty Road Toora2nd Sat of month 830am startContact 5686 2690

Loch Public Hall - Winter MarketLoch Public HallSmith Street Loch2nd Sun of month 9am-1pmMay to September onlyContact 5659 4305

Loch Village MarketRailway Siding Loch2nd Sun of month 830am startContact 5659 0212

Inverloch Farmers MarketThe Glade Inverloch3rd Sunday of month 8am-1pmContact 5664 0096

Chris amp KateFudge Coffee Relish

Spices and DukkahGluten Free Products

Tambo Gourmet Foods

P O Box 21 Swan Reach 3909Ph (03) 5156 4274

Email tambogourmetfoodsgmailcomwwwtambogourmetfoodscom

Locally grown produce is best for so many reasons Some choose to grown their own but what do you do with any excess If you canrsquot grow everything in your garden but still want locally grown even organic do you then resort to the supermarket

Herersquos an even better option Come down to the Cobb and Co Stables Market on a Friday and swap your produce with other growers You can offer fruits vegetables herbs preserves or any other home grownproduced items These can be swapped with other growers So if you have a bumper tomato crop but the zucchinis were a fail then bring your to-matoes and swap with the zucchini green thumb If you have no produce of your own then simply donate some funds which will then be passed on to a local charity

By being involved you will have a chance to network with other growers build community and reduce waste As an added bonus you will be able to increase the range of pro-duce in your kitchen that was grown locallyThis program commences on Friday 1st June 2012 at the Cobb and Co Stables Market complex between 12 and 1pm It is free to participate and if you have any enquiries please call Mark on 03 5143 0370

Bartering with your home grown produce

Huge indoorGarage Sale

Fourth Saturday of the monthindoor garage sale

Bring your garage sale to theCobb amp Co buildingin Raymond St Sale

$20 for 3 metre x 3 metre siteFill it to the brim with

your goods

23wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Cobb amp Co Stables26 MINI SHOPS

OPEN 7 DAYS - 9am - 5pm

A New Concept In Shopping All Under One Roof

199 Raymond St Sale and Rear Carpark Entrance in Desaily st Telephone 03 5143 0370 Mobile 0408 057 772

20 Indoor Party Plan Consultant

Huge 2 day party plan MarketExpo on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th

July 9am-4pm HUGE INDOOR GARAGE SALE-

Held Monthly next one Sat 236 4th Saturday of the

month indoors Cobb amp Co Stables Sale Idea is bring your garage sale to the

Cobb amp Co Building pay $2000 for your

3m by 3m site fill it to the brim with your

stuff 0408057772

Gippsland Market News

East Gippsland Eats was borne out of a lifelong passion for food shared by two sisters Lucy Carson and Jane McKay

Sixth generation Gippslanders they were born and raised in Mel-bourne but chose to return to their ancestral home to raise their fami-lies

Lucy is an Interior Designer who escaped the rat-race of Syd-ney to focus on Pilates and fitness instruction (she now runs Metung Fitness) while Jane has worked in marketing for many years coming from Melbourne a few years ago she currently works part time as well as freelance marketing

Lucyrsquos background in fitness lead to a natural interest in nu-trition and when she found that many of her clients neglected to eat breakfast Lucy came up with the healthiest solution she could find she started to give her clients her own ldquobrandrdquo of muesli a blend

that she had perfected over many years While at the same time Jane was asked to make biscuits for the guests at one of Metungrsquos premier resorts

While these two opportunities presented themselves separately with the serendipitous timing Lucy and Jane saw an opportunity to create a food business something they had both always dreamed of and East Gippsland Eats was born

Seeing the local Farmersrsquo mar-kets as a great place to start Lucy and Jane set to work in Janersquos commercial-grade kitchen in Bru-then Jane as chief cookie-creator and Lucy as master muesli-maker The sisters debuted their home made muesli and biscuits at the Metung Market in October and have become regulars at the mar-kets around the area

Next time yoursquore at a market in the East Gippsland area make sure you stop by

wwweastgippslandeatscomau

See us at the Metung Food

amp Wine Festival

Local muesli andcookie makers

Standing Sculpture Workshop

At ldquoCobb amp Co Stablesrdquo 199 Raymond Street Sale

Come along and make your own beautiful outdoor fabric sculpture with Rhonda Hunt from ldquoFaeries with Attituderdquo Rhonda is a Certified Instructor with Powertex as well as the Victorian Distributor and Instructor Trainer

Sculptures are made using Powertex a water-based non-toxic fabric hardener that has the AP ACMI award You are able to choose from a fisherman faerie culturally based figures or elegant lady A wide selection of colours and fabric are available for the sculpture as well as a choice of bases such as rocks treated pine or natural timber

The new African sculpted heads will also be available for use

Sunday 17th June 930am ndash 400pm All materials are supplied for the workshop just bring your creativity You will need to wear old clothing or bring a

protective apron and it is best not to wear jewellery Tea and coffee available BYO lunch or purchase at nearby venues Cost for the workshop is $160

Mask Sculptureworkshops for kidsWednesday June 27 - $35Wednesday July 4 - $45

Plenty is happening at the Cobb amp Co Markets in Ray-mond Street Sale

These workshops costing $35 for Junersquos Faeries and $45 for Ju-lyrsquos Masks are a perfect creative expression for your kids to enjoy

24 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gluten Free Health Products

Gluten Free Batterbrings joy back toFish amp Chip feasts

About 12 years ago Guy Plateau from Lakes Entrance was looking for a new product he could create His reasons being competition in the fast food industry was cut-throat and he was looking for something dif-ferent to focus his attention on

First Guy tried playing around with different combinations of flours when preparing his batter mixes in LrsquoOcean Fish amp Chips Lakes En-trance

Without any great successes he then happened to be discussing it with his doctor

His doctorrsquos suggestions led him to start experimenting with different versions of a gluten free mixture

At the time there was not much interest in gluten allergies or their re-actions with different people Gluten free dietry requirements were not as popular or well known

After a few samples had been cre-ated Guy sent them off for testing with the Coeliac Society

Upon receipt of Guyrsquos samples they taste tested them and were pleasantly surprised

Their first orders were for sending our samples to their clients number-

ing at the time only a few hundred Australia wide

Since then production has in-creased one hundred fold and Coe-liac sufferers Australia wide now purchase and insist on Guyrsquos original Health Wise Batter Mix

About one year ago Guy sold his business to Bill Boros

Bill has been eager to continue Guyrsquos commitment to providing a healthy alternative to traditional bat-ter mixes sold by take away food out-lets

Bill has not only continued the project but increased distribution throughout the country considerably

When you now order your fish and chips if you see the Health Wise logo make sure you request a ldquoglu-ten free batter pleaserdquo

Full details on Health Wise Batter Mix can be found at wwwcrispybat-tercomau

SomervillersquosWholesaler takeson Crispy Batter

Somervillersquos Wholesale Foods situated in Sale Victoria have been in the food business since 1943

Formerly known as the Hawthorn Dairy they used to bottle and deliver fresh milk using a horse and cart

In 2007 Somervillersquos moved to their present location in 12 Invictus Court Sale to expand both the business and the product range

Now they wholesale over 1500 different product lines

ranging from dry foods chilled frozen meat seafood milk juice packaging and ice products All products are available to food retailers

Owners Andrew and Karen Somerville are pleased to be associated with Crispy Batter supplying food outlets in Mel-bourne and Gippsland with a healthy alternative

Wheat FreeGluten FreeYeast Free

No Salt or SugarNo Dairy products or

Artificial Colors amp Flavors

Enquiries for Crispy Battersalessomervillesnetauwwwsomervillesnetau

Tel 03 5144 2585

Bill Boros - Manager Crispy BatterTel 0429 336 080

wwwcrispybattercomau

Page 14: Gippslander June 2012

14 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

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Standard scheduled servicing (normal operating conditions) Excludes Government and Rental vehicles For full terms and conditions please visit toyotacomau ar speak to one of our salesmen PLEASE NOTE Turnbull Toyota uses its best endeavours to ensure this material is correct at the time of printing However information must be confirmed with your Toyota dealer when ordering as specifications and details may change over time

Come in and see us for great driveaway deals todayTurnbull Toyota Demo Sale

15wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Floating DragonCantonese style cuisine overlooking the majestic Western Boat Harbour Lakes Entrance

An abundance of local seafood produce and wine

Dinner - Tuesday to Sunday from 600pm Yum-Cha served Sundays from Noon till 200pm

Fully Licensed(no BYO)

For Reservations

Ph 03 5155 1400

wwwfloatingdragoncomau160 Esplanade Western Boat

Harbour Lakes Entrance

Gippsland Good Food

A homemade dumpling that will surly impress your friends and family

What you need

bull 1 Packet of Wonton wrap-pers (available from most supermarkets)

bull 150g fatty pork mince

bull 150g chicken mince

bull 2 Tablespoons good qual-ity Soya Sauce

bull 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce

bull 1 Teaspoon fine white pepper

bull frac14 Cup of finely chopped spring onion

bull 1 Dessert spoon of salt

bull 1 Tablespoon of corn flour

bull 1 Teaspoon Sesame oil

Combine all the above ingredi-ents together in a bowl mix and let stand for 30minutes

Place a small amount of meat filling in the center of the Wonton wrapper and fold so the edges join Pinch the edges together to form a pleat Repeat this process for the remaining dumplings Steam the dumplings for 12-15 minutes de-

pending on their thickness Serve with soya sauce and chopped Spring onion

Recipe kindly supplied by the Floating Dragon Restaurant Lakes Entrance

Phone 03 5155 1400

Prawn and Garlic Chive Dumplings fromthe Floating Dragon Restaurant

Make your own Dumplings

Tambo Gourmet Foodsrsquo rel-ish and jams are handmade in small batches using fruit and vegetables sourced locally from growers using organic principles where possible

Situated on the edge of the Coulqhoun Forest East Gipps-land Tambo Gourmet Foods pro-duce all their products in a purpose built kitchen

Their range of pre mixed gour-met spices allows the customer to conveniently add taste and vari-ety to their cooking Their range is growing weekly

The selection of over 20 fla-vours of traditionally made Glu-ten Free fudge with itrsquos smooth creamy non grainy texture will really excite your taste buds

Dukkah is the latest addition There are 6 different varieties to choose from and the biggest prob-lem customers have is ldquowhich one will I buythey are all so goodrdquo The only additive is sea salt

Look for their stall at local mar-kets in East Gippsland and south-ern NSW or visit them online at wwwtambogourmetfoodscom for more information

Gourmet foodsfrom Tambo

To get started you will need 2kg organic rye flour you can use wholemeal but it must con-tain no leavening agents a large wide-mouthed bowl left un-sealed and a spoon

Mix one cup plain flour with slightly less than one cup warm water in the jar stirring vigorously at least twice a day for 2-3 days Store the jar in warm 30C location and check for bubbles which will appear as it begins to ferment

At this time remove 90 of the mixture then feed the culture with another cup of plain flour and slightly less warm water stirring well You may need to repeat this process of feeding the culture at 12-hour intervals for a few more days until you have a culture powerful enough to leaven your loaves The confirmation of this is a layer of foam 3-4cm thick

You now have an activating culture ready to move to the first proofing stage or you may wish to refrigerate the culture (never freeze it) for a more convenient time

The culture will happily live in the fridge for many months if it is adequately looked after

For the first proof remove the bubbling culture from its jar and scoop into a large mixing bowl large enough for the dough to at least double its size

Then add 2 cups warm wa-ter and 3 cups plain flour slowly adding the flour and stirring well (donrsquot be too concerned with lumps as the wild yeasts will eat these up)

Cover the bowl with a dry cloth or cling wrap and place in a warm location 32C for up to 12 hours

This is the time when the lacto-ba-cilli necessary for the special sour dough taste develop and the car-bon dioxide that leavens the loaf is produced You can experiment with the amount of time taken in first proofing and the related fla-vour of the bread

After the first proof is com-pleted remember to remove one cup of the culture and refrigerate it so you will always have an ac-tivating culture on hand Now you are ready to add whatever flours seeds nuts fruit vegies fats oils herbs and spices you wish to in-clude in your bread A good tip is to warm any liquids you will be using in your recipe as it helps leaven the resulting dough

Hope Farm breads and produce can be found at most East Gipps-land Farmers Markets

Their website is wwwhopefarmcomau

How to makeyour ownSour Dough

Recipe supplied byHope Farm

wwwhopefarmcomau

Ph 0404 013 209ploughmanspantrybigpondcomau

Sale VIC 3850

Traditional gourmet preserves and condiments Ploughmans Pantry range of products are

available through local markets and by mail order Send us a

message on facebook email us at ploughmanspantrybigpondcom

or phone us on 0404013209 to place an order

Ploughmans Pantry

wwwfacebookcomploughmanspantry

If black pepper be the king of spices then surely chilli must be the queen Its ability to offer a pure heat and a mild sweet-ness has seen its integration into many of todayrsquos popular dishes

Chillies and the focus on the different variety types with their differing flavours and heat lev-els is being tipped by many food writers as one of the hottest food trends for 2013

The heat is created by a chemi-cal called capsaicin which does not dissolve in water which is why drinking water does not bring any relief The best relief comes from yoghurt milk or better still alcohol such as wine or beer

The amount of capsaicin in the chilli can be tested and is de-scribed as Scoville Heat Units or SHUs Jalapeno Tabasco sauce and chipotles are at the lower end of the scale at 3500 SHUs with a variety of chilli at every SHU all the way up to the worldrsquos hottest chilli the Bhut Jolokia at almost 1 and a half million

A serious chilli indeed particu-larly when you consider police capsicum spray is rated at 2 mil-lion SHUs with pure capsaicin at an SHU of 16 million

Hot ampSpicey

16 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Opening Hours Sale Monday - Friday 9am - 530pm Saturday - 9am - 3pm Sunday - 11am - 2pmOpening Hours Morwell Monday - Friday 9am - 530 pm Sat 9am -1pm

381 - 385 Corner of Raymond amp Macarthur Streets Sale 3850 Phone 03 5144 7715 Mobile 0433 666 014

NOW OPEN IN MORWELL amp SALE

244 Commercial Rd Morwell Ph 03 5133 0883

wwwmattressbedssalecomau

Morwell

Victoriarsquospremiereroses

Winter isnrsquot really the time to be talking about roses or rose gardens

But if yoursquore a rose enthusiast now is the time you start thinking about the pruning thinning and re-planting new or existing varieties in your garden

The Morwell Centenary Rose Garden is situated at the entrance to the town of Morwell in the Latrobe Valley

Four acres of gardens with 116 beds of which there are 3000 differ-ent rose varities Both hybrids and traditional favourites

The ldquoFriends of the Gardenrdquo and the Morwell Centenary Rose Gar-den Advisory Committee are the keepers and guardians of Victoriarsquos largest rose garden

A pruning weekend is planned for Saturday June 30 and Sunday July 12012

Demonstrations will be held at 10am and 2pm on each day Pam-phlets will be available on the ex-pertise of pruning Tea and coffee will be available Call the secretary on 03 5134 1039 for details

So winter isnrsquot such a bad time to be talking roses Get out the clip-pers and start sharing those cuttings around

wwwmorwellrosegardencomau

UniversitygamesJuly 2

The 2012 Southern University Games will take place in Latrobe City from July 2-6 2012

Planning has now been un-derway for several months with 1800 participants expected for this years games

The University Games came about through the need for sport and recreational programs to be included on university campuses around Australia

Studies have been performed showing that the inclusion of sport participation as part of the univer-sity curriculum has many advan-tages for both students and teach-ers alike There is a very close link between physical fitness and aca-demic performance

A full social program has been arranged for all participants of this years games including the Open-ing Ceremony planned for Mon-

day July 2 along with evening events throughout the week

There will be a Mexican Fiesta Retro Sports evening and to finish it off a Pirate Parrrrty on Thurs-day

The closing ceremony will be held on Friday July 6 the final day of competitions

More information can be ob-tained by visiting their website at wwwunisportcomau

The Southern University Games administrative centre has all information relating to volun-teers participants UTMs and oth-ers

It is situated at the GippsTAFE Academy Princes Highway Traralgon open everyday from 8am till 5pm

17wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Home amp Garden

The width and breadth of Gippslandrsquos creative juices never cease to amaze me Here based in the forested Strezlecki Ranges in Gippsland Tony Smith Fine Furniture specialises in original contemporary furni-ture

Tony is drawn to the earthiness and inherent beauty of timber en-joying the process of turning raw timber into a handcrafted piece Combining timber with other ele-ments adds a special interest and focus on different aspects of the finished item

Clients are intimately involved in the entire process

As a designer and maker of unique pieces Tonyrsquos work has both a local and international cli-entele He regularly showcases items in local art shows and exhi-bitions Locally made and hand-crafted his pieces are supplied to Gippsland retail galleries

Private clients can contact Tony to have their individual creation designed and crafted to their per-sonal specifications Clients are intimately involved in the entire process from the initial conceptu-al idea through to detailed design and timber selection

Using sound design principals all pieces are crafted with fas-tidious attention to detail Whilst Tonyrsquos pieces are innovative the emphasis is on functionality and durability A combination of tra-

ditional (eg hand-cut dovetails) and modern joinery techniques are used where appropriate to empha-sis the natural beauty of the timber and ensure its structural integrity

Preferring Gippsland timbers all timber used in Tonyrsquos pieces is hand selected to meet design specifications and to accentuate the natural beauty of the finished item Many pieces utilise curves and shaping and in some cases natural edged timber to soften the overall appearance

Some items incorporate multi-ple timbers and additional materi-als (ie stainless steel) contrasting the warmth of timber with the cool of other elements Every effort is made to utilise all materials in an environmentally sustainable man-ner A variety of finishes (Danish oil polyurethane etc) can be ap-plied to meet individual client needs

For more information or con-tact Tony visit his website at www tonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Have you joined the retail revolution

Retail is not dead it is merely evolving As technology im-proves the greatest competition for many retailers is no longer coming from down the street but rather from overseas

The risk is that retailers try to compete on price alone Shipping scale labour and lack of GST will ensure that overseas online offer-ings always remain cheaper

Those retailers that are making their way side-by-side their online counterparts are those retailers that have embraced the new tech-nology that enables them to of-fer unparalleled service and after sales support

That said technology can also create opportunity Customer loyalty is not built on price alone Bricks and mortar retailers can provide something that online re-tailers never will the experience

Consider Apple It does not dis-count nor compete in price wars with other leading brands and yet its sales grow exponentially Why do you think that is

Apart from an exceptional product suite Apple has created an unparalleled user experience Everything from the product func-tionality to the design of the box that the hardware comes in and to the Apple stores themselves

The stores are clean simple and pragmatic Staff are plentiful and

there are no queues Every staff member can take payments and email receipts via their iPhone Itrsquos all about the experience

Compare that sort of experience with an online shopping escapade Therersquos no atmosphere no touch-ing or feeling and no personal in-teraction between human beings

To harness the best of both worlds retailers need to keep the personal efficient real experience that shoppers so desire as well as incorporate technology to ensure a smooth hassle free experience for their customers

The guys at Wealie have created the Wealie Universal Loyalty Card App along similar principles to help businesses engage their cus-tomers and to add value in ways that are placed above discounts

Technology can complement and enhance the user experience of any retailer If yoursquore afraid of new technology ask the kids

Checkout the free App on their website wwwwealiecomau

Sustainable furniture

Visit Tony Smithrsquos website at wwwtonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Shoppers preferexperience over price

18 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

bullExplore 60 heritage buildings that tell the history of South Gippsland bullRide the train bull Discover the old fashioned General Store bullHave a game of chess bull View the Community Art Gallery bull Picnic by the lake bull Shop at the Farmers Market bull Checkout the Sustainability Centre bull Take a Ghost Tour bull Lunch at the Pig lsquon Whistle bull Enjoy our regular family fun events

Itrsquos a big day out

South Gippsland Highway Korumburra 3950

Telephone (03) 5655 1811 wwwcoalcreekvillagecomau

Teddy Bears Picnic 10 June Pirates Day 23 September Literary Festival 13 October Halloween 27 October

Ghost Tours 1 Saturday of the month

Farmers Market 2 Saturday

of the month

Open Thursday to Monday 10am ndash 430pm 7 days over Victorian School Holidays

Your School can visit Coal Creek

Check out our Education program

Have your Wedding or Special Occasion at the Pig amp Whistle cafeacute

Coal Creek Events

19wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Loch Food amp Wine Festival

Carringtons of Loch Village

Open 7 days Ph 5659 4215 wwwcarringtonscomau

LampsClocksKitchenalia2nd hand furniture

Proud supporter of Loch Village Food amp Wine Festival

Loch Food amp Wine FestivalQueens Birthday Long Weekend June 2 - June 11

For the 5th year in a row the Historic Loch Village is putting on their Food amp Wine Festival

With activities planned from Saturday June 2 through to Mon-day June 11 it promises to be the biggest and best yet

The Festival kicks off with a Festival Opening Railway Dinner on Saturday June 2 at 630pm

The train departs Loch Station with the Queenrsquos Jubilee as the theme Bookings are essential for this train trip of a lifetime so book early on 03 5659 4215

Sunday Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee Thanksgiving Service at 930am then a Jubilee Lunch and the launch of Loch Village Street by Street at midday

Monday Lighting of the Dia-mond Jubilee Beacon and a family BBQ at the Loch Primary School

Tuesday through to Friday A Taste of Gippsland at different Vil-lage Eateries around Loch

Saturday June 9 The Wine-makerrsquos Dinner at the Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar Bookings es-sential on 03 5659 4488

Sunday June 10 The Main Event - Street Festival featuring over 50 food and wine producers from the region

Entry to the Festival is $15 which includes all your food and wine tasting an information pack and souvenir tasting glass

Childrenrsquos activities will in-clude Barn Buddies and cake decorating The South Gippsland Wind Orchestra will be playing along with the Wonthaggi Citizens Band and Green Velvet

Ample parking is available with the main event being held near the Loch Memorial Recrea-tion Reserve

For up to date information on all their events and festival details visit their website at wwwlochvil-lagefoodandwinefestivalcomau or visit their Facebook page for program details

Donrsquot forget their markets on Sunday

Bed amp Breakfast Accommodation

Bottle Shop Fine Dining Featuring Local Produce and Gluten Free Dinner Parties a Speciality

2 Smith Street LochPhone 5659 4446

Cosy Kitchen Loch

Tracey amp Kayla Pepperell27 Victoria Street

Loch Vic 3945

Ph 5659 4455

Fresh Country BreakfastsDelicious LunchesDevonshire TeasCoffee amp CakeGluten Free Products

F u l l y L i c e n s e d

Open 7 DaysSeasonally Influenced Menu

Spacious Indoor amp Outdoor DiningGreat Family Atmosphere

Ideal For Meetings or CelebrationsCatering amp Special Occasion

-Cakes To OrderHuge Range of Local Produce

-Gift Hampers AvailableFair Trade amp Unique Teas Coffee amp Hot Chocolate

10 Smith Street Loch Village 3945Ph 5659 4466

20 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Travelling Gippsland

Just what do you do with your old faded tattered car seats Do you rip them out and replace them cover them with fake car seat covers or would a complete re-cover be the answer

That all depends on what yoursquore dealing with I wouldnrsquot think recov-ering the seats in a 1979 Mazda 323 would be a project worthy of the time effort and dollars

If however that car was a 1962 EJ Holden then itrsquos a different story Around Gippsland we have many well trained and experienced mo-

tor trimmers that would satisfactorily complete your project with all the love and care as if you were doing it yourself

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery has been successfully operating in Moe since 1991 operating part time from 1999 until Oct 2011 when Rob returned to full time trading

With 32 yearsrsquo experience Rob can handle everything from minor re-pairs to full custom re-trims Rob has experience on vintage classic and modern vehicles and has also worked on trucks buses caravans and even planes

He is well respected for his work on boats doing canopies and inte-rior work and householdoffice upholstery Rob prides himself on quality workmanship and materials Enquiries can be directed to Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery 0418 512 716

With boating and fishing being such a large part of life in Gippsland the Gippsland Squadron of the Australian Vol-unteer Coast Guard keep both tourists and locals safe on the water 24 hours a day seven days a week

The Gippsland Squadron con-sists of six flotillas located at Mal-lacoota Lakes Entrance Port Al-bert Port Welshpool Marlo and Paynesville

Manned by a group of passion-ate volunteers each flotilla deals with a unique range of assists be it a vessel that has run aground in the Gippsland Lakes or a vessel that is experiencing mechanical problems and is being battered and bruised by violent weather offshore

With regular training and state-of-the-art equipment the volun-teer members and their respective flotillas are always up to the task

With the ever-growing numbers of tourists coming to enjoy Gipp-sland the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard has recognized the need to grow their numbers in the region which has resulted in a re-cruitment drive for new members

Volunteering has a meaningful positive impact on your commu-nity so why not consider joining

The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard values the uniqueness and diversity of every individual and welcomes any inquiries you may have It guards the coast in the most effective way by education example examination and finally by search and rescue

If you want more information or want to become a part of Coast Guard contact sadcogippcoast-guardcomau for more informa-tion

You can keep up to date with the latest Coast Guard Victoria news by Liking us on Facebook or follow us on twitter by search-ing for CGMelb

For help from Coast Guard on the water you can call 03 9598 7003 ndash in an emergency call 000 and ask for the Water Police

Get active amp save lives

Master Upholstererscreate new from old

Country CruiseHot Rod Weekend

Queens Birthday WeekendLakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance will be thumping with the sounds of Hot Rods over the Queenrsquos Birthday Long Weekend June 7 8 amp 9

The Thunderbirds Rod and Custom Club are holding their regular Country Cruise Hot Rod Weekend and itrsquos promising to be the best yet

Hundreds of hot rods are expected in Lakes Entrance on Saturday for the Hot Rods Alrsquofresco to be held in Myer Street All cars will be on display as judges hand out awards and you get to chat with the owners

There will be plenty of kids activities music and cars cars cars Sat-urday night sees the Pie Night at the Lakes Entrance Golf Club with tickets only $10 per head

On Sunday the hot rods cruise to Paynesville making it possibly the largest highway hot rod cruise in Australia Sunday night sees more en-tertainment at the Lakes Sports and Community Club

Maffra Motor MuseumHOLDEN Display -

JulyNovemberOpen Day - 8th July

Classic vehicles amp Clubs welcome

Open Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon 10am - 4pmamp all School Holidays

1a Sale RoadMaffra Vic 3860 - Ph (03) 5147 3223wwwgippslandvehiclecollectionorgau

Aus Caravan Repairs

Stop those Water Leaks

Mention this ad for a Free Roof Inspection

ldquoAuthorised Insurance RepairerrdquoBrakes amp Servicing

82 PRINCE STREET ROSEDALEPhone Rod 5199 2798 FAX 5199 2886 MOB 0457 604 930

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming amp Upholstery

Cars Trucks Boats Planes Household Upholstery

Over 30 Years Experience in Classic amp Vintage Cars

31 Alexander Ave(Po Box 237)

Moe Vic 38250418 512 716

Gippsland has six flotillas of Coast Guard vesselsLakes Entrance Mallacoota Port Albert Port Welshpool

Marlo and Paynesville

21wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

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Non Invasive Gastric Banding Smoking Cannabis Addiction Relaxation Phobias

OCD Ultimate Body WrapsLearn to Learn and more

Gift Vouchers Available

ldquoWe will not make you bark like a chickenrdquoCertified Practionerrsquos of Hypnotherapy

Jacinta 0401 353 939 Mandy 0428 887 83984 Elgin Street Morwell 3840

Room 1 Cobb amp Co Building 199 Raymond St Sale

Metung Food amp Wine Festival

Kate Brilli

How often in our current times do we hear the words lsquofrom the heartrsquo or lsquofollow your heartrsquo How many of us have ever stopped to consider exactly what these words really mean

I have been focusing my at-tention on these sentiments and would like to look more closely at following my heart This is what I found To follow the heart is not necessarily going to rid you of the fear you are perceiving in the cur-rent moment it may even acceler-ate the feeling of fear

By standing on the edge of our comfort zones we have two choic-es to move forward and step into the perceived fear or step back and put lsquochangersquo out of our mind and continue in our current hold-ing pattern and hope the intensity passes only to find that the fear in-creases

Whenever we follow our hearts our hearts may lead us into unchartered territory or rough wa-ters this is part of the preparation for opening ourselves up to the new changes ahead When we fol-low our hearts we allow our souls path to guide us through life and all feelings of regret frustration and hopelessness leave us Accept-ance compassion and forgiveness become part of us and this energy expands so we have more of this in our lives

There is a fine line between fear and love The adrenalin that is pre-sent in both cases is the same and we must embrace this energy force and step into it completely com-mitted without doubt to receive the awesomeness of life To deny this force is to deny lsquolifeforcersquo This may leave you frustrated and stuck in old patterns finding new habits to distract you from your discomfort about being in your present state Resulting in stag-nant energy or lifeforce

To follow our hearts is to do so with faith to let go of conditions and expectations of how things ldquoshouldrdquo be and accept how things are It is to allow ourselves to be open to receiving our manifesta-tion in its pure form without ma-nipulation from our own restric-tive minds and negative thoughts Our thoughts dictate our reality FEAR is an acronym for ldquofalse evidence appearing realrdquo Hence we all have different fears based on our experiences in this world To assist your healing in any form you must embrace the FEAR with LOVE and follow your heart Ac-cept the journey no matter how treacherous it may seem from your current viewpoint and have faith that it will lead you to greener pastures Following your heart and following your passion will always lead to LOVE

I will leave you with this quote from Rumisrsquo book of poems this is a translation of the love poem Rumi tells us the supreme secret of the inner journey is the path of love

If we can possess our whole heart with contemplation of the beloved we will experience the wonders and beauty of the uni-verse

Kate our feature writer is a mental health worker and cur-rently studying her Bachelor of Writing

Messages from the HeartSpirit Mind amp Body

Food amp Wine on the GreenSunday June 10 Metung Village Green

Whether you come by car by boat by bicycle or simply walk come anyway you can to the inau-gural Metung Food and Wine Festival on Queens Birthday long weekend June 9 and 10

On Saturday June 9 the Festival kicks off with the monthly Metung Farmers Market on the Village Green in central Metung

Always a huge selection of locally produced or grown food wine honey and fresh produce Many of our local growers and manufacturers find their way to the Metung market every first Saturday of the month to mix and mingle with visitors the locals and other stall holders

On Sunday from 11am till 4pm the Village Green

will be transformed by a large Event Marquee hold-ing the best East Gippsland has to offer

Eight local wineries will be present allowing you to sample their produce or purchase for later con-sumption The best of East Gippslandrsquos eateries will also be there showcasing the remarkable talent our local producers have when it comes to creating food for your delight

Alongside the Festival will be an art and craft exhibition appropriately titled ldquoThe Colour of Me-tungrdquo open all day Saturday and Sunday

On Monday morning hundreds of Hot Rods will roll into town promising a fantastic display of classic motoring

22 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Markets in Gippsland

LATROBEREH Cork Club Craft Market2nd Saturday of the month(Sept to May)Kay Street Gardens TraralgonContact 0487 342 675

Latrobe Country MarketEvery Sunday 830am - 130 pmLatrobe Road MorwellContact 0407 532 957

Traralgon Farmers Market4th Sat of the month 8am-1pmKay Street GardensContact 5174 2279

Old Gippstown Market - Moe3rd Sat of the month 9am-2pmOld Gippstown Heritage ParkContact 5127 3082

BAW BAWDrouin Craft amp ProduceCivic Park Drouin3rd Sat of month 8am-1230pmContact 0428 252 440

Rokeby Community MarketMain Road Rokeby2nd Sat of month 8am-1pmSeptember to MayContact 56 26 8523

Longwarry Fire Brigade MarketBennett St Longwarry1st Sunday of Month 8am-1pmMarch to DecemberContact 0419 158 946

Yarragon Community Craft amp Produce Market4th Sat of the month 9am-2pmYarragon Public HallCampbell St YarragonContact 5634 2209

EAST GIPPSLANDFarmers MarketSecondary College OvalMcKean St Bairnsdale1st Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5156 9342

Surf Club MarketForeshore Rotundanear the FootbridgeLakes Entrance1st Sun of month 9am-3pmContact 5153 1916

Metung Farmers MarketVillage Green Metung2nd Sat of month 830am-1pmContact 0458 431 844

Paynesville Lions Club MarketGilsenan Reserve Prsquoville2nd Sun of month 8am-1pmContact 0400 327 526

Bairnsdale Uniting Church Car amp Boot MarketGreat Alpine Road Lucknow3rd Sat of month 830-1100am

Bruthen Village MarketBruthen Mechanics HallMain Street Bruthen4th Sat of month 9am-1pmContact 0428 501 634 or03 5156 4148

Lucknow MarketHowitt Park Lucknow4th Sun of month 830-1pmContact 5152 4662

Makers MarketEmporium of Handmade Waresfrom Maker to youBoucher Hall BairnsdaleSaturday June 2 - 9-2pmContact 0412 870 605 or 5152 5484

WELLINGTONHeyfield MarketJohn Greaves Memorial ParkTemple St Heyfield1st Sat of month from 8amContact 5148 0505

Wellington Farmers Market3rd Sat of month 8am-1pmCobb amp Co StablesRaymond Street Sale

Maffra Variety amp Farmers Market1st Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Cobb amp Co Stables Markets1st Sat - Variety Market 8am-1pm2nd Sun - Craft Market 9am-1pm3rd Sat - Farmers Market 8am-1pm4th Sun - Art amp Wine Market 1230-430Contact Mark 0408 057 772wwwcobbandcomarketcomau

Stratford Variety amp Farmers MarketApex Park Princes HighwayStratford4th Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Rosedale Community MarketPrince St Park Rosedale2nd Sun of month 7am-130pmContact 5199 2709

Sale Charity MarketThompson River Canal ReserveSale Gippsland3rd Sun of month 7am-1pmContact 5144 1258

Yarram Variety MarketGuideScout HallCnr Church Rd amp Sth Gipp Hwy1st Sun of month 8am-1pm

Additional markets in YarramPort Albert Regatta - April 8Rutters Park Yarram Tarra Festival - April 9 Monster MarketShowgrounds Buckley StPort Albert Hall Victoria St5th Sun in monthContact 5183 2649

SOUTH GIPPSLANDProm Farmers MarketFoster Showgrounds Foster3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5682 2654 or0427 809 509

Promontory Home Produce amp Craft MarketSundays - April 8 8am-2pmFoster Showgrounds FosterContact 5682 2654

Prom Country Farmers MarketMain St Foster

3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 680 8509

Tarwin Lower MarketTarwin Lower Memorial HallContact 5663 7345 or 5663 7505

Venus Bay Farmers MarketVenus Bay VillageJupiter Bvd Venus BayEvery Sunday in JanuaryContact 5664 0096

Mirboo Nth MarketBaromi Park Mirboo NthLast Sat of month 9am-2pmContact 5668 2465

Sth Gippsland Farmers MarketKoonwarra Memorial ParkKoonwarra1st Sat of month 830am startContact 0408 619 182

Kongwak MarketKorumburra-Wonthaggi Rd KongwakSundays 10-230pmContact 0417 142 478

Coal Creek Farmers MarketCoal Creek Community ParkKorumburra2nd Sat of month 8am-1pm

Toora MarketFormer Bonlac StoreJetty Road Toora2nd Sat of month 830am startContact 5686 2690

Loch Public Hall - Winter MarketLoch Public HallSmith Street Loch2nd Sun of month 9am-1pmMay to September onlyContact 5659 4305

Loch Village MarketRailway Siding Loch2nd Sun of month 830am startContact 5659 0212

Inverloch Farmers MarketThe Glade Inverloch3rd Sunday of month 8am-1pmContact 5664 0096

Chris amp KateFudge Coffee Relish

Spices and DukkahGluten Free Products

Tambo Gourmet Foods

P O Box 21 Swan Reach 3909Ph (03) 5156 4274

Email tambogourmetfoodsgmailcomwwwtambogourmetfoodscom

Locally grown produce is best for so many reasons Some choose to grown their own but what do you do with any excess If you canrsquot grow everything in your garden but still want locally grown even organic do you then resort to the supermarket

Herersquos an even better option Come down to the Cobb and Co Stables Market on a Friday and swap your produce with other growers You can offer fruits vegetables herbs preserves or any other home grownproduced items These can be swapped with other growers So if you have a bumper tomato crop but the zucchinis were a fail then bring your to-matoes and swap with the zucchini green thumb If you have no produce of your own then simply donate some funds which will then be passed on to a local charity

By being involved you will have a chance to network with other growers build community and reduce waste As an added bonus you will be able to increase the range of pro-duce in your kitchen that was grown locallyThis program commences on Friday 1st June 2012 at the Cobb and Co Stables Market complex between 12 and 1pm It is free to participate and if you have any enquiries please call Mark on 03 5143 0370

Bartering with your home grown produce

Huge indoorGarage Sale

Fourth Saturday of the monthindoor garage sale

Bring your garage sale to theCobb amp Co buildingin Raymond St Sale

$20 for 3 metre x 3 metre siteFill it to the brim with

your goods

23wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Cobb amp Co Stables26 MINI SHOPS

OPEN 7 DAYS - 9am - 5pm

A New Concept In Shopping All Under One Roof

199 Raymond St Sale and Rear Carpark Entrance in Desaily st Telephone 03 5143 0370 Mobile 0408 057 772

20 Indoor Party Plan Consultant

Huge 2 day party plan MarketExpo on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th

July 9am-4pm HUGE INDOOR GARAGE SALE-

Held Monthly next one Sat 236 4th Saturday of the

month indoors Cobb amp Co Stables Sale Idea is bring your garage sale to the

Cobb amp Co Building pay $2000 for your

3m by 3m site fill it to the brim with your

stuff 0408057772

Gippsland Market News

East Gippsland Eats was borne out of a lifelong passion for food shared by two sisters Lucy Carson and Jane McKay

Sixth generation Gippslanders they were born and raised in Mel-bourne but chose to return to their ancestral home to raise their fami-lies

Lucy is an Interior Designer who escaped the rat-race of Syd-ney to focus on Pilates and fitness instruction (she now runs Metung Fitness) while Jane has worked in marketing for many years coming from Melbourne a few years ago she currently works part time as well as freelance marketing

Lucyrsquos background in fitness lead to a natural interest in nu-trition and when she found that many of her clients neglected to eat breakfast Lucy came up with the healthiest solution she could find she started to give her clients her own ldquobrandrdquo of muesli a blend

that she had perfected over many years While at the same time Jane was asked to make biscuits for the guests at one of Metungrsquos premier resorts

While these two opportunities presented themselves separately with the serendipitous timing Lucy and Jane saw an opportunity to create a food business something they had both always dreamed of and East Gippsland Eats was born

Seeing the local Farmersrsquo mar-kets as a great place to start Lucy and Jane set to work in Janersquos commercial-grade kitchen in Bru-then Jane as chief cookie-creator and Lucy as master muesli-maker The sisters debuted their home made muesli and biscuits at the Metung Market in October and have become regulars at the mar-kets around the area

Next time yoursquore at a market in the East Gippsland area make sure you stop by

wwweastgippslandeatscomau

See us at the Metung Food

amp Wine Festival

Local muesli andcookie makers

Standing Sculpture Workshop

At ldquoCobb amp Co Stablesrdquo 199 Raymond Street Sale

Come along and make your own beautiful outdoor fabric sculpture with Rhonda Hunt from ldquoFaeries with Attituderdquo Rhonda is a Certified Instructor with Powertex as well as the Victorian Distributor and Instructor Trainer

Sculptures are made using Powertex a water-based non-toxic fabric hardener that has the AP ACMI award You are able to choose from a fisherman faerie culturally based figures or elegant lady A wide selection of colours and fabric are available for the sculpture as well as a choice of bases such as rocks treated pine or natural timber

The new African sculpted heads will also be available for use

Sunday 17th June 930am ndash 400pm All materials are supplied for the workshop just bring your creativity You will need to wear old clothing or bring a

protective apron and it is best not to wear jewellery Tea and coffee available BYO lunch or purchase at nearby venues Cost for the workshop is $160

Mask Sculptureworkshops for kidsWednesday June 27 - $35Wednesday July 4 - $45

Plenty is happening at the Cobb amp Co Markets in Ray-mond Street Sale

These workshops costing $35 for Junersquos Faeries and $45 for Ju-lyrsquos Masks are a perfect creative expression for your kids to enjoy

24 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gluten Free Health Products

Gluten Free Batterbrings joy back toFish amp Chip feasts

About 12 years ago Guy Plateau from Lakes Entrance was looking for a new product he could create His reasons being competition in the fast food industry was cut-throat and he was looking for something dif-ferent to focus his attention on

First Guy tried playing around with different combinations of flours when preparing his batter mixes in LrsquoOcean Fish amp Chips Lakes En-trance

Without any great successes he then happened to be discussing it with his doctor

His doctorrsquos suggestions led him to start experimenting with different versions of a gluten free mixture

At the time there was not much interest in gluten allergies or their re-actions with different people Gluten free dietry requirements were not as popular or well known

After a few samples had been cre-ated Guy sent them off for testing with the Coeliac Society

Upon receipt of Guyrsquos samples they taste tested them and were pleasantly surprised

Their first orders were for sending our samples to their clients number-

ing at the time only a few hundred Australia wide

Since then production has in-creased one hundred fold and Coe-liac sufferers Australia wide now purchase and insist on Guyrsquos original Health Wise Batter Mix

About one year ago Guy sold his business to Bill Boros

Bill has been eager to continue Guyrsquos commitment to providing a healthy alternative to traditional bat-ter mixes sold by take away food out-lets

Bill has not only continued the project but increased distribution throughout the country considerably

When you now order your fish and chips if you see the Health Wise logo make sure you request a ldquoglu-ten free batter pleaserdquo

Full details on Health Wise Batter Mix can be found at wwwcrispybat-tercomau

SomervillersquosWholesaler takeson Crispy Batter

Somervillersquos Wholesale Foods situated in Sale Victoria have been in the food business since 1943

Formerly known as the Hawthorn Dairy they used to bottle and deliver fresh milk using a horse and cart

In 2007 Somervillersquos moved to their present location in 12 Invictus Court Sale to expand both the business and the product range

Now they wholesale over 1500 different product lines

ranging from dry foods chilled frozen meat seafood milk juice packaging and ice products All products are available to food retailers

Owners Andrew and Karen Somerville are pleased to be associated with Crispy Batter supplying food outlets in Mel-bourne and Gippsland with a healthy alternative

Wheat FreeGluten FreeYeast Free

No Salt or SugarNo Dairy products or

Artificial Colors amp Flavors

Enquiries for Crispy Battersalessomervillesnetauwwwsomervillesnetau

Tel 03 5144 2585

Bill Boros - Manager Crispy BatterTel 0429 336 080

wwwcrispybattercomau

Page 15: Gippslander June 2012

15wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Floating DragonCantonese style cuisine overlooking the majestic Western Boat Harbour Lakes Entrance

An abundance of local seafood produce and wine

Dinner - Tuesday to Sunday from 600pm Yum-Cha served Sundays from Noon till 200pm

Fully Licensed(no BYO)

For Reservations

Ph 03 5155 1400

wwwfloatingdragoncomau160 Esplanade Western Boat

Harbour Lakes Entrance

Gippsland Good Food

A homemade dumpling that will surly impress your friends and family

What you need

bull 1 Packet of Wonton wrap-pers (available from most supermarkets)

bull 150g fatty pork mince

bull 150g chicken mince

bull 2 Tablespoons good qual-ity Soya Sauce

bull 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce

bull 1 Teaspoon fine white pepper

bull frac14 Cup of finely chopped spring onion

bull 1 Dessert spoon of salt

bull 1 Tablespoon of corn flour

bull 1 Teaspoon Sesame oil

Combine all the above ingredi-ents together in a bowl mix and let stand for 30minutes

Place a small amount of meat filling in the center of the Wonton wrapper and fold so the edges join Pinch the edges together to form a pleat Repeat this process for the remaining dumplings Steam the dumplings for 12-15 minutes de-

pending on their thickness Serve with soya sauce and chopped Spring onion

Recipe kindly supplied by the Floating Dragon Restaurant Lakes Entrance

Phone 03 5155 1400

Prawn and Garlic Chive Dumplings fromthe Floating Dragon Restaurant

Make your own Dumplings

Tambo Gourmet Foodsrsquo rel-ish and jams are handmade in small batches using fruit and vegetables sourced locally from growers using organic principles where possible

Situated on the edge of the Coulqhoun Forest East Gipps-land Tambo Gourmet Foods pro-duce all their products in a purpose built kitchen

Their range of pre mixed gour-met spices allows the customer to conveniently add taste and vari-ety to their cooking Their range is growing weekly

The selection of over 20 fla-vours of traditionally made Glu-ten Free fudge with itrsquos smooth creamy non grainy texture will really excite your taste buds

Dukkah is the latest addition There are 6 different varieties to choose from and the biggest prob-lem customers have is ldquowhich one will I buythey are all so goodrdquo The only additive is sea salt

Look for their stall at local mar-kets in East Gippsland and south-ern NSW or visit them online at wwwtambogourmetfoodscom for more information

Gourmet foodsfrom Tambo

To get started you will need 2kg organic rye flour you can use wholemeal but it must con-tain no leavening agents a large wide-mouthed bowl left un-sealed and a spoon

Mix one cup plain flour with slightly less than one cup warm water in the jar stirring vigorously at least twice a day for 2-3 days Store the jar in warm 30C location and check for bubbles which will appear as it begins to ferment

At this time remove 90 of the mixture then feed the culture with another cup of plain flour and slightly less warm water stirring well You may need to repeat this process of feeding the culture at 12-hour intervals for a few more days until you have a culture powerful enough to leaven your loaves The confirmation of this is a layer of foam 3-4cm thick

You now have an activating culture ready to move to the first proofing stage or you may wish to refrigerate the culture (never freeze it) for a more convenient time

The culture will happily live in the fridge for many months if it is adequately looked after

For the first proof remove the bubbling culture from its jar and scoop into a large mixing bowl large enough for the dough to at least double its size

Then add 2 cups warm wa-ter and 3 cups plain flour slowly adding the flour and stirring well (donrsquot be too concerned with lumps as the wild yeasts will eat these up)

Cover the bowl with a dry cloth or cling wrap and place in a warm location 32C for up to 12 hours

This is the time when the lacto-ba-cilli necessary for the special sour dough taste develop and the car-bon dioxide that leavens the loaf is produced You can experiment with the amount of time taken in first proofing and the related fla-vour of the bread

After the first proof is com-pleted remember to remove one cup of the culture and refrigerate it so you will always have an ac-tivating culture on hand Now you are ready to add whatever flours seeds nuts fruit vegies fats oils herbs and spices you wish to in-clude in your bread A good tip is to warm any liquids you will be using in your recipe as it helps leaven the resulting dough

Hope Farm breads and produce can be found at most East Gipps-land Farmers Markets

Their website is wwwhopefarmcomau

How to makeyour ownSour Dough

Recipe supplied byHope Farm

wwwhopefarmcomau

Ph 0404 013 209ploughmanspantrybigpondcomau

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Traditional gourmet preserves and condiments Ploughmans Pantry range of products are

available through local markets and by mail order Send us a

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or phone us on 0404013209 to place an order

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If black pepper be the king of spices then surely chilli must be the queen Its ability to offer a pure heat and a mild sweet-ness has seen its integration into many of todayrsquos popular dishes

Chillies and the focus on the different variety types with their differing flavours and heat lev-els is being tipped by many food writers as one of the hottest food trends for 2013

The heat is created by a chemi-cal called capsaicin which does not dissolve in water which is why drinking water does not bring any relief The best relief comes from yoghurt milk or better still alcohol such as wine or beer

The amount of capsaicin in the chilli can be tested and is de-scribed as Scoville Heat Units or SHUs Jalapeno Tabasco sauce and chipotles are at the lower end of the scale at 3500 SHUs with a variety of chilli at every SHU all the way up to the worldrsquos hottest chilli the Bhut Jolokia at almost 1 and a half million

A serious chilli indeed particu-larly when you consider police capsicum spray is rated at 2 mil-lion SHUs with pure capsaicin at an SHU of 16 million

Hot ampSpicey

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Opening Hours Sale Monday - Friday 9am - 530pm Saturday - 9am - 3pm Sunday - 11am - 2pmOpening Hours Morwell Monday - Friday 9am - 530 pm Sat 9am -1pm

381 - 385 Corner of Raymond amp Macarthur Streets Sale 3850 Phone 03 5144 7715 Mobile 0433 666 014

NOW OPEN IN MORWELL amp SALE

244 Commercial Rd Morwell Ph 03 5133 0883

wwwmattressbedssalecomau

Morwell

Victoriarsquospremiereroses

Winter isnrsquot really the time to be talking about roses or rose gardens

But if yoursquore a rose enthusiast now is the time you start thinking about the pruning thinning and re-planting new or existing varieties in your garden

The Morwell Centenary Rose Garden is situated at the entrance to the town of Morwell in the Latrobe Valley

Four acres of gardens with 116 beds of which there are 3000 differ-ent rose varities Both hybrids and traditional favourites

The ldquoFriends of the Gardenrdquo and the Morwell Centenary Rose Gar-den Advisory Committee are the keepers and guardians of Victoriarsquos largest rose garden

A pruning weekend is planned for Saturday June 30 and Sunday July 12012

Demonstrations will be held at 10am and 2pm on each day Pam-phlets will be available on the ex-pertise of pruning Tea and coffee will be available Call the secretary on 03 5134 1039 for details

So winter isnrsquot such a bad time to be talking roses Get out the clip-pers and start sharing those cuttings around

wwwmorwellrosegardencomau

UniversitygamesJuly 2

The 2012 Southern University Games will take place in Latrobe City from July 2-6 2012

Planning has now been un-derway for several months with 1800 participants expected for this years games

The University Games came about through the need for sport and recreational programs to be included on university campuses around Australia

Studies have been performed showing that the inclusion of sport participation as part of the univer-sity curriculum has many advan-tages for both students and teach-ers alike There is a very close link between physical fitness and aca-demic performance

A full social program has been arranged for all participants of this years games including the Open-ing Ceremony planned for Mon-

day July 2 along with evening events throughout the week

There will be a Mexican Fiesta Retro Sports evening and to finish it off a Pirate Parrrrty on Thurs-day

The closing ceremony will be held on Friday July 6 the final day of competitions

More information can be ob-tained by visiting their website at wwwunisportcomau

The Southern University Games administrative centre has all information relating to volun-teers participants UTMs and oth-ers

It is situated at the GippsTAFE Academy Princes Highway Traralgon open everyday from 8am till 5pm

17wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Home amp Garden

The width and breadth of Gippslandrsquos creative juices never cease to amaze me Here based in the forested Strezlecki Ranges in Gippsland Tony Smith Fine Furniture specialises in original contemporary furni-ture

Tony is drawn to the earthiness and inherent beauty of timber en-joying the process of turning raw timber into a handcrafted piece Combining timber with other ele-ments adds a special interest and focus on different aspects of the finished item

Clients are intimately involved in the entire process

As a designer and maker of unique pieces Tonyrsquos work has both a local and international cli-entele He regularly showcases items in local art shows and exhi-bitions Locally made and hand-crafted his pieces are supplied to Gippsland retail galleries

Private clients can contact Tony to have their individual creation designed and crafted to their per-sonal specifications Clients are intimately involved in the entire process from the initial conceptu-al idea through to detailed design and timber selection

Using sound design principals all pieces are crafted with fas-tidious attention to detail Whilst Tonyrsquos pieces are innovative the emphasis is on functionality and durability A combination of tra-

ditional (eg hand-cut dovetails) and modern joinery techniques are used where appropriate to empha-sis the natural beauty of the timber and ensure its structural integrity

Preferring Gippsland timbers all timber used in Tonyrsquos pieces is hand selected to meet design specifications and to accentuate the natural beauty of the finished item Many pieces utilise curves and shaping and in some cases natural edged timber to soften the overall appearance

Some items incorporate multi-ple timbers and additional materi-als (ie stainless steel) contrasting the warmth of timber with the cool of other elements Every effort is made to utilise all materials in an environmentally sustainable man-ner A variety of finishes (Danish oil polyurethane etc) can be ap-plied to meet individual client needs

For more information or con-tact Tony visit his website at www tonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Have you joined the retail revolution

Retail is not dead it is merely evolving As technology im-proves the greatest competition for many retailers is no longer coming from down the street but rather from overseas

The risk is that retailers try to compete on price alone Shipping scale labour and lack of GST will ensure that overseas online offer-ings always remain cheaper

Those retailers that are making their way side-by-side their online counterparts are those retailers that have embraced the new tech-nology that enables them to of-fer unparalleled service and after sales support

That said technology can also create opportunity Customer loyalty is not built on price alone Bricks and mortar retailers can provide something that online re-tailers never will the experience

Consider Apple It does not dis-count nor compete in price wars with other leading brands and yet its sales grow exponentially Why do you think that is

Apart from an exceptional product suite Apple has created an unparalleled user experience Everything from the product func-tionality to the design of the box that the hardware comes in and to the Apple stores themselves

The stores are clean simple and pragmatic Staff are plentiful and

there are no queues Every staff member can take payments and email receipts via their iPhone Itrsquos all about the experience

Compare that sort of experience with an online shopping escapade Therersquos no atmosphere no touch-ing or feeling and no personal in-teraction between human beings

To harness the best of both worlds retailers need to keep the personal efficient real experience that shoppers so desire as well as incorporate technology to ensure a smooth hassle free experience for their customers

The guys at Wealie have created the Wealie Universal Loyalty Card App along similar principles to help businesses engage their cus-tomers and to add value in ways that are placed above discounts

Technology can complement and enhance the user experience of any retailer If yoursquore afraid of new technology ask the kids

Checkout the free App on their website wwwwealiecomau

Sustainable furniture

Visit Tony Smithrsquos website at wwwtonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Shoppers preferexperience over price

18 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

bullExplore 60 heritage buildings that tell the history of South Gippsland bullRide the train bull Discover the old fashioned General Store bullHave a game of chess bull View the Community Art Gallery bull Picnic by the lake bull Shop at the Farmers Market bull Checkout the Sustainability Centre bull Take a Ghost Tour bull Lunch at the Pig lsquon Whistle bull Enjoy our regular family fun events

Itrsquos a big day out

South Gippsland Highway Korumburra 3950

Telephone (03) 5655 1811 wwwcoalcreekvillagecomau

Teddy Bears Picnic 10 June Pirates Day 23 September Literary Festival 13 October Halloween 27 October

Ghost Tours 1 Saturday of the month

Farmers Market 2 Saturday

of the month

Open Thursday to Monday 10am ndash 430pm 7 days over Victorian School Holidays

Your School can visit Coal Creek

Check out our Education program

Have your Wedding or Special Occasion at the Pig amp Whistle cafeacute

Coal Creek Events

19wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Loch Food amp Wine Festival

Carringtons of Loch Village

Open 7 days Ph 5659 4215 wwwcarringtonscomau

LampsClocksKitchenalia2nd hand furniture

Proud supporter of Loch Village Food amp Wine Festival

Loch Food amp Wine FestivalQueens Birthday Long Weekend June 2 - June 11

For the 5th year in a row the Historic Loch Village is putting on their Food amp Wine Festival

With activities planned from Saturday June 2 through to Mon-day June 11 it promises to be the biggest and best yet

The Festival kicks off with a Festival Opening Railway Dinner on Saturday June 2 at 630pm

The train departs Loch Station with the Queenrsquos Jubilee as the theme Bookings are essential for this train trip of a lifetime so book early on 03 5659 4215

Sunday Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee Thanksgiving Service at 930am then a Jubilee Lunch and the launch of Loch Village Street by Street at midday

Monday Lighting of the Dia-mond Jubilee Beacon and a family BBQ at the Loch Primary School

Tuesday through to Friday A Taste of Gippsland at different Vil-lage Eateries around Loch

Saturday June 9 The Wine-makerrsquos Dinner at the Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar Bookings es-sential on 03 5659 4488

Sunday June 10 The Main Event - Street Festival featuring over 50 food and wine producers from the region

Entry to the Festival is $15 which includes all your food and wine tasting an information pack and souvenir tasting glass

Childrenrsquos activities will in-clude Barn Buddies and cake decorating The South Gippsland Wind Orchestra will be playing along with the Wonthaggi Citizens Band and Green Velvet

Ample parking is available with the main event being held near the Loch Memorial Recrea-tion Reserve

For up to date information on all their events and festival details visit their website at wwwlochvil-lagefoodandwinefestivalcomau or visit their Facebook page for program details

Donrsquot forget their markets on Sunday

Bed amp Breakfast Accommodation

Bottle Shop Fine Dining Featuring Local Produce and Gluten Free Dinner Parties a Speciality

2 Smith Street LochPhone 5659 4446

Cosy Kitchen Loch

Tracey amp Kayla Pepperell27 Victoria Street

Loch Vic 3945

Ph 5659 4455

Fresh Country BreakfastsDelicious LunchesDevonshire TeasCoffee amp CakeGluten Free Products

F u l l y L i c e n s e d

Open 7 DaysSeasonally Influenced Menu

Spacious Indoor amp Outdoor DiningGreat Family Atmosphere

Ideal For Meetings or CelebrationsCatering amp Special Occasion

-Cakes To OrderHuge Range of Local Produce

-Gift Hampers AvailableFair Trade amp Unique Teas Coffee amp Hot Chocolate

10 Smith Street Loch Village 3945Ph 5659 4466

20 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Travelling Gippsland

Just what do you do with your old faded tattered car seats Do you rip them out and replace them cover them with fake car seat covers or would a complete re-cover be the answer

That all depends on what yoursquore dealing with I wouldnrsquot think recov-ering the seats in a 1979 Mazda 323 would be a project worthy of the time effort and dollars

If however that car was a 1962 EJ Holden then itrsquos a different story Around Gippsland we have many well trained and experienced mo-

tor trimmers that would satisfactorily complete your project with all the love and care as if you were doing it yourself

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery has been successfully operating in Moe since 1991 operating part time from 1999 until Oct 2011 when Rob returned to full time trading

With 32 yearsrsquo experience Rob can handle everything from minor re-pairs to full custom re-trims Rob has experience on vintage classic and modern vehicles and has also worked on trucks buses caravans and even planes

He is well respected for his work on boats doing canopies and inte-rior work and householdoffice upholstery Rob prides himself on quality workmanship and materials Enquiries can be directed to Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery 0418 512 716

With boating and fishing being such a large part of life in Gippsland the Gippsland Squadron of the Australian Vol-unteer Coast Guard keep both tourists and locals safe on the water 24 hours a day seven days a week

The Gippsland Squadron con-sists of six flotillas located at Mal-lacoota Lakes Entrance Port Al-bert Port Welshpool Marlo and Paynesville

Manned by a group of passion-ate volunteers each flotilla deals with a unique range of assists be it a vessel that has run aground in the Gippsland Lakes or a vessel that is experiencing mechanical problems and is being battered and bruised by violent weather offshore

With regular training and state-of-the-art equipment the volun-teer members and their respective flotillas are always up to the task

With the ever-growing numbers of tourists coming to enjoy Gipp-sland the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard has recognized the need to grow their numbers in the region which has resulted in a re-cruitment drive for new members

Volunteering has a meaningful positive impact on your commu-nity so why not consider joining

The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard values the uniqueness and diversity of every individual and welcomes any inquiries you may have It guards the coast in the most effective way by education example examination and finally by search and rescue

If you want more information or want to become a part of Coast Guard contact sadcogippcoast-guardcomau for more informa-tion

You can keep up to date with the latest Coast Guard Victoria news by Liking us on Facebook or follow us on twitter by search-ing for CGMelb

For help from Coast Guard on the water you can call 03 9598 7003 ndash in an emergency call 000 and ask for the Water Police

Get active amp save lives

Master Upholstererscreate new from old

Country CruiseHot Rod Weekend

Queens Birthday WeekendLakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance will be thumping with the sounds of Hot Rods over the Queenrsquos Birthday Long Weekend June 7 8 amp 9

The Thunderbirds Rod and Custom Club are holding their regular Country Cruise Hot Rod Weekend and itrsquos promising to be the best yet

Hundreds of hot rods are expected in Lakes Entrance on Saturday for the Hot Rods Alrsquofresco to be held in Myer Street All cars will be on display as judges hand out awards and you get to chat with the owners

There will be plenty of kids activities music and cars cars cars Sat-urday night sees the Pie Night at the Lakes Entrance Golf Club with tickets only $10 per head

On Sunday the hot rods cruise to Paynesville making it possibly the largest highway hot rod cruise in Australia Sunday night sees more en-tertainment at the Lakes Sports and Community Club

Maffra Motor MuseumHOLDEN Display -

JulyNovemberOpen Day - 8th July

Classic vehicles amp Clubs welcome

Open Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon 10am - 4pmamp all School Holidays

1a Sale RoadMaffra Vic 3860 - Ph (03) 5147 3223wwwgippslandvehiclecollectionorgau

Aus Caravan Repairs

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Cars Trucks Boats Planes Household Upholstery

Over 30 Years Experience in Classic amp Vintage Cars

31 Alexander Ave(Po Box 237)

Moe Vic 38250418 512 716

Gippsland has six flotillas of Coast Guard vesselsLakes Entrance Mallacoota Port Albert Port Welshpool

Marlo and Paynesville

21wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

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Room 1 Cobb amp Co Building 199 Raymond St Sale

Metung Food amp Wine Festival

Kate Brilli

How often in our current times do we hear the words lsquofrom the heartrsquo or lsquofollow your heartrsquo How many of us have ever stopped to consider exactly what these words really mean

I have been focusing my at-tention on these sentiments and would like to look more closely at following my heart This is what I found To follow the heart is not necessarily going to rid you of the fear you are perceiving in the cur-rent moment it may even acceler-ate the feeling of fear

By standing on the edge of our comfort zones we have two choic-es to move forward and step into the perceived fear or step back and put lsquochangersquo out of our mind and continue in our current hold-ing pattern and hope the intensity passes only to find that the fear in-creases

Whenever we follow our hearts our hearts may lead us into unchartered territory or rough wa-ters this is part of the preparation for opening ourselves up to the new changes ahead When we fol-low our hearts we allow our souls path to guide us through life and all feelings of regret frustration and hopelessness leave us Accept-ance compassion and forgiveness become part of us and this energy expands so we have more of this in our lives

There is a fine line between fear and love The adrenalin that is pre-sent in both cases is the same and we must embrace this energy force and step into it completely com-mitted without doubt to receive the awesomeness of life To deny this force is to deny lsquolifeforcersquo This may leave you frustrated and stuck in old patterns finding new habits to distract you from your discomfort about being in your present state Resulting in stag-nant energy or lifeforce

To follow our hearts is to do so with faith to let go of conditions and expectations of how things ldquoshouldrdquo be and accept how things are It is to allow ourselves to be open to receiving our manifesta-tion in its pure form without ma-nipulation from our own restric-tive minds and negative thoughts Our thoughts dictate our reality FEAR is an acronym for ldquofalse evidence appearing realrdquo Hence we all have different fears based on our experiences in this world To assist your healing in any form you must embrace the FEAR with LOVE and follow your heart Ac-cept the journey no matter how treacherous it may seem from your current viewpoint and have faith that it will lead you to greener pastures Following your heart and following your passion will always lead to LOVE

I will leave you with this quote from Rumisrsquo book of poems this is a translation of the love poem Rumi tells us the supreme secret of the inner journey is the path of love

If we can possess our whole heart with contemplation of the beloved we will experience the wonders and beauty of the uni-verse

Kate our feature writer is a mental health worker and cur-rently studying her Bachelor of Writing

Messages from the HeartSpirit Mind amp Body

Food amp Wine on the GreenSunday June 10 Metung Village Green

Whether you come by car by boat by bicycle or simply walk come anyway you can to the inau-gural Metung Food and Wine Festival on Queens Birthday long weekend June 9 and 10

On Saturday June 9 the Festival kicks off with the monthly Metung Farmers Market on the Village Green in central Metung

Always a huge selection of locally produced or grown food wine honey and fresh produce Many of our local growers and manufacturers find their way to the Metung market every first Saturday of the month to mix and mingle with visitors the locals and other stall holders

On Sunday from 11am till 4pm the Village Green

will be transformed by a large Event Marquee hold-ing the best East Gippsland has to offer

Eight local wineries will be present allowing you to sample their produce or purchase for later con-sumption The best of East Gippslandrsquos eateries will also be there showcasing the remarkable talent our local producers have when it comes to creating food for your delight

Alongside the Festival will be an art and craft exhibition appropriately titled ldquoThe Colour of Me-tungrdquo open all day Saturday and Sunday

On Monday morning hundreds of Hot Rods will roll into town promising a fantastic display of classic motoring

22 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Markets in Gippsland

LATROBEREH Cork Club Craft Market2nd Saturday of the month(Sept to May)Kay Street Gardens TraralgonContact 0487 342 675

Latrobe Country MarketEvery Sunday 830am - 130 pmLatrobe Road MorwellContact 0407 532 957

Traralgon Farmers Market4th Sat of the month 8am-1pmKay Street GardensContact 5174 2279

Old Gippstown Market - Moe3rd Sat of the month 9am-2pmOld Gippstown Heritage ParkContact 5127 3082

BAW BAWDrouin Craft amp ProduceCivic Park Drouin3rd Sat of month 8am-1230pmContact 0428 252 440

Rokeby Community MarketMain Road Rokeby2nd Sat of month 8am-1pmSeptember to MayContact 56 26 8523

Longwarry Fire Brigade MarketBennett St Longwarry1st Sunday of Month 8am-1pmMarch to DecemberContact 0419 158 946

Yarragon Community Craft amp Produce Market4th Sat of the month 9am-2pmYarragon Public HallCampbell St YarragonContact 5634 2209

EAST GIPPSLANDFarmers MarketSecondary College OvalMcKean St Bairnsdale1st Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5156 9342

Surf Club MarketForeshore Rotundanear the FootbridgeLakes Entrance1st Sun of month 9am-3pmContact 5153 1916

Metung Farmers MarketVillage Green Metung2nd Sat of month 830am-1pmContact 0458 431 844

Paynesville Lions Club MarketGilsenan Reserve Prsquoville2nd Sun of month 8am-1pmContact 0400 327 526

Bairnsdale Uniting Church Car amp Boot MarketGreat Alpine Road Lucknow3rd Sat of month 830-1100am

Bruthen Village MarketBruthen Mechanics HallMain Street Bruthen4th Sat of month 9am-1pmContact 0428 501 634 or03 5156 4148

Lucknow MarketHowitt Park Lucknow4th Sun of month 830-1pmContact 5152 4662

Makers MarketEmporium of Handmade Waresfrom Maker to youBoucher Hall BairnsdaleSaturday June 2 - 9-2pmContact 0412 870 605 or 5152 5484

WELLINGTONHeyfield MarketJohn Greaves Memorial ParkTemple St Heyfield1st Sat of month from 8amContact 5148 0505

Wellington Farmers Market3rd Sat of month 8am-1pmCobb amp Co StablesRaymond Street Sale

Maffra Variety amp Farmers Market1st Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Cobb amp Co Stables Markets1st Sat - Variety Market 8am-1pm2nd Sun - Craft Market 9am-1pm3rd Sat - Farmers Market 8am-1pm4th Sun - Art amp Wine Market 1230-430Contact Mark 0408 057 772wwwcobbandcomarketcomau

Stratford Variety amp Farmers MarketApex Park Princes HighwayStratford4th Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Rosedale Community MarketPrince St Park Rosedale2nd Sun of month 7am-130pmContact 5199 2709

Sale Charity MarketThompson River Canal ReserveSale Gippsland3rd Sun of month 7am-1pmContact 5144 1258

Yarram Variety MarketGuideScout HallCnr Church Rd amp Sth Gipp Hwy1st Sun of month 8am-1pm

Additional markets in YarramPort Albert Regatta - April 8Rutters Park Yarram Tarra Festival - April 9 Monster MarketShowgrounds Buckley StPort Albert Hall Victoria St5th Sun in monthContact 5183 2649

SOUTH GIPPSLANDProm Farmers MarketFoster Showgrounds Foster3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5682 2654 or0427 809 509

Promontory Home Produce amp Craft MarketSundays - April 8 8am-2pmFoster Showgrounds FosterContact 5682 2654

Prom Country Farmers MarketMain St Foster

3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 680 8509

Tarwin Lower MarketTarwin Lower Memorial HallContact 5663 7345 or 5663 7505

Venus Bay Farmers MarketVenus Bay VillageJupiter Bvd Venus BayEvery Sunday in JanuaryContact 5664 0096

Mirboo Nth MarketBaromi Park Mirboo NthLast Sat of month 9am-2pmContact 5668 2465

Sth Gippsland Farmers MarketKoonwarra Memorial ParkKoonwarra1st Sat of month 830am startContact 0408 619 182

Kongwak MarketKorumburra-Wonthaggi Rd KongwakSundays 10-230pmContact 0417 142 478

Coal Creek Farmers MarketCoal Creek Community ParkKorumburra2nd Sat of month 8am-1pm

Toora MarketFormer Bonlac StoreJetty Road Toora2nd Sat of month 830am startContact 5686 2690

Loch Public Hall - Winter MarketLoch Public HallSmith Street Loch2nd Sun of month 9am-1pmMay to September onlyContact 5659 4305

Loch Village MarketRailway Siding Loch2nd Sun of month 830am startContact 5659 0212

Inverloch Farmers MarketThe Glade Inverloch3rd Sunday of month 8am-1pmContact 5664 0096

Chris amp KateFudge Coffee Relish

Spices and DukkahGluten Free Products

Tambo Gourmet Foods

P O Box 21 Swan Reach 3909Ph (03) 5156 4274

Email tambogourmetfoodsgmailcomwwwtambogourmetfoodscom

Locally grown produce is best for so many reasons Some choose to grown their own but what do you do with any excess If you canrsquot grow everything in your garden but still want locally grown even organic do you then resort to the supermarket

Herersquos an even better option Come down to the Cobb and Co Stables Market on a Friday and swap your produce with other growers You can offer fruits vegetables herbs preserves or any other home grownproduced items These can be swapped with other growers So if you have a bumper tomato crop but the zucchinis were a fail then bring your to-matoes and swap with the zucchini green thumb If you have no produce of your own then simply donate some funds which will then be passed on to a local charity

By being involved you will have a chance to network with other growers build community and reduce waste As an added bonus you will be able to increase the range of pro-duce in your kitchen that was grown locallyThis program commences on Friday 1st June 2012 at the Cobb and Co Stables Market complex between 12 and 1pm It is free to participate and if you have any enquiries please call Mark on 03 5143 0370

Bartering with your home grown produce

Huge indoorGarage Sale

Fourth Saturday of the monthindoor garage sale

Bring your garage sale to theCobb amp Co buildingin Raymond St Sale

$20 for 3 metre x 3 metre siteFill it to the brim with

your goods

23wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Cobb amp Co Stables26 MINI SHOPS

OPEN 7 DAYS - 9am - 5pm

A New Concept In Shopping All Under One Roof

199 Raymond St Sale and Rear Carpark Entrance in Desaily st Telephone 03 5143 0370 Mobile 0408 057 772

20 Indoor Party Plan Consultant

Huge 2 day party plan MarketExpo on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th

July 9am-4pm HUGE INDOOR GARAGE SALE-

Held Monthly next one Sat 236 4th Saturday of the

month indoors Cobb amp Co Stables Sale Idea is bring your garage sale to the

Cobb amp Co Building pay $2000 for your

3m by 3m site fill it to the brim with your

stuff 0408057772

Gippsland Market News

East Gippsland Eats was borne out of a lifelong passion for food shared by two sisters Lucy Carson and Jane McKay

Sixth generation Gippslanders they were born and raised in Mel-bourne but chose to return to their ancestral home to raise their fami-lies

Lucy is an Interior Designer who escaped the rat-race of Syd-ney to focus on Pilates and fitness instruction (she now runs Metung Fitness) while Jane has worked in marketing for many years coming from Melbourne a few years ago she currently works part time as well as freelance marketing

Lucyrsquos background in fitness lead to a natural interest in nu-trition and when she found that many of her clients neglected to eat breakfast Lucy came up with the healthiest solution she could find she started to give her clients her own ldquobrandrdquo of muesli a blend

that she had perfected over many years While at the same time Jane was asked to make biscuits for the guests at one of Metungrsquos premier resorts

While these two opportunities presented themselves separately with the serendipitous timing Lucy and Jane saw an opportunity to create a food business something they had both always dreamed of and East Gippsland Eats was born

Seeing the local Farmersrsquo mar-kets as a great place to start Lucy and Jane set to work in Janersquos commercial-grade kitchen in Bru-then Jane as chief cookie-creator and Lucy as master muesli-maker The sisters debuted their home made muesli and biscuits at the Metung Market in October and have become regulars at the mar-kets around the area

Next time yoursquore at a market in the East Gippsland area make sure you stop by

wwweastgippslandeatscomau

See us at the Metung Food

amp Wine Festival

Local muesli andcookie makers

Standing Sculpture Workshop

At ldquoCobb amp Co Stablesrdquo 199 Raymond Street Sale

Come along and make your own beautiful outdoor fabric sculpture with Rhonda Hunt from ldquoFaeries with Attituderdquo Rhonda is a Certified Instructor with Powertex as well as the Victorian Distributor and Instructor Trainer

Sculptures are made using Powertex a water-based non-toxic fabric hardener that has the AP ACMI award You are able to choose from a fisherman faerie culturally based figures or elegant lady A wide selection of colours and fabric are available for the sculpture as well as a choice of bases such as rocks treated pine or natural timber

The new African sculpted heads will also be available for use

Sunday 17th June 930am ndash 400pm All materials are supplied for the workshop just bring your creativity You will need to wear old clothing or bring a

protective apron and it is best not to wear jewellery Tea and coffee available BYO lunch or purchase at nearby venues Cost for the workshop is $160

Mask Sculptureworkshops for kidsWednesday June 27 - $35Wednesday July 4 - $45

Plenty is happening at the Cobb amp Co Markets in Ray-mond Street Sale

These workshops costing $35 for Junersquos Faeries and $45 for Ju-lyrsquos Masks are a perfect creative expression for your kids to enjoy

24 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gluten Free Health Products

Gluten Free Batterbrings joy back toFish amp Chip feasts

About 12 years ago Guy Plateau from Lakes Entrance was looking for a new product he could create His reasons being competition in the fast food industry was cut-throat and he was looking for something dif-ferent to focus his attention on

First Guy tried playing around with different combinations of flours when preparing his batter mixes in LrsquoOcean Fish amp Chips Lakes En-trance

Without any great successes he then happened to be discussing it with his doctor

His doctorrsquos suggestions led him to start experimenting with different versions of a gluten free mixture

At the time there was not much interest in gluten allergies or their re-actions with different people Gluten free dietry requirements were not as popular or well known

After a few samples had been cre-ated Guy sent them off for testing with the Coeliac Society

Upon receipt of Guyrsquos samples they taste tested them and were pleasantly surprised

Their first orders were for sending our samples to their clients number-

ing at the time only a few hundred Australia wide

Since then production has in-creased one hundred fold and Coe-liac sufferers Australia wide now purchase and insist on Guyrsquos original Health Wise Batter Mix

About one year ago Guy sold his business to Bill Boros

Bill has been eager to continue Guyrsquos commitment to providing a healthy alternative to traditional bat-ter mixes sold by take away food out-lets

Bill has not only continued the project but increased distribution throughout the country considerably

When you now order your fish and chips if you see the Health Wise logo make sure you request a ldquoglu-ten free batter pleaserdquo

Full details on Health Wise Batter Mix can be found at wwwcrispybat-tercomau

SomervillersquosWholesaler takeson Crispy Batter

Somervillersquos Wholesale Foods situated in Sale Victoria have been in the food business since 1943

Formerly known as the Hawthorn Dairy they used to bottle and deliver fresh milk using a horse and cart

In 2007 Somervillersquos moved to their present location in 12 Invictus Court Sale to expand both the business and the product range

Now they wholesale over 1500 different product lines

ranging from dry foods chilled frozen meat seafood milk juice packaging and ice products All products are available to food retailers

Owners Andrew and Karen Somerville are pleased to be associated with Crispy Batter supplying food outlets in Mel-bourne and Gippsland with a healthy alternative

Wheat FreeGluten FreeYeast Free

No Salt or SugarNo Dairy products or

Artificial Colors amp Flavors

Enquiries for Crispy Battersalessomervillesnetauwwwsomervillesnetau

Tel 03 5144 2585

Bill Boros - Manager Crispy BatterTel 0429 336 080

wwwcrispybattercomau

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16 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Opening Hours Sale Monday - Friday 9am - 530pm Saturday - 9am - 3pm Sunday - 11am - 2pmOpening Hours Morwell Monday - Friday 9am - 530 pm Sat 9am -1pm

381 - 385 Corner of Raymond amp Macarthur Streets Sale 3850 Phone 03 5144 7715 Mobile 0433 666 014

NOW OPEN IN MORWELL amp SALE

244 Commercial Rd Morwell Ph 03 5133 0883

wwwmattressbedssalecomau

Morwell

Victoriarsquospremiereroses

Winter isnrsquot really the time to be talking about roses or rose gardens

But if yoursquore a rose enthusiast now is the time you start thinking about the pruning thinning and re-planting new or existing varieties in your garden

The Morwell Centenary Rose Garden is situated at the entrance to the town of Morwell in the Latrobe Valley

Four acres of gardens with 116 beds of which there are 3000 differ-ent rose varities Both hybrids and traditional favourites

The ldquoFriends of the Gardenrdquo and the Morwell Centenary Rose Gar-den Advisory Committee are the keepers and guardians of Victoriarsquos largest rose garden

A pruning weekend is planned for Saturday June 30 and Sunday July 12012

Demonstrations will be held at 10am and 2pm on each day Pam-phlets will be available on the ex-pertise of pruning Tea and coffee will be available Call the secretary on 03 5134 1039 for details

So winter isnrsquot such a bad time to be talking roses Get out the clip-pers and start sharing those cuttings around

wwwmorwellrosegardencomau

UniversitygamesJuly 2

The 2012 Southern University Games will take place in Latrobe City from July 2-6 2012

Planning has now been un-derway for several months with 1800 participants expected for this years games

The University Games came about through the need for sport and recreational programs to be included on university campuses around Australia

Studies have been performed showing that the inclusion of sport participation as part of the univer-sity curriculum has many advan-tages for both students and teach-ers alike There is a very close link between physical fitness and aca-demic performance

A full social program has been arranged for all participants of this years games including the Open-ing Ceremony planned for Mon-

day July 2 along with evening events throughout the week

There will be a Mexican Fiesta Retro Sports evening and to finish it off a Pirate Parrrrty on Thurs-day

The closing ceremony will be held on Friday July 6 the final day of competitions

More information can be ob-tained by visiting their website at wwwunisportcomau

The Southern University Games administrative centre has all information relating to volun-teers participants UTMs and oth-ers

It is situated at the GippsTAFE Academy Princes Highway Traralgon open everyday from 8am till 5pm

17wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Home amp Garden

The width and breadth of Gippslandrsquos creative juices never cease to amaze me Here based in the forested Strezlecki Ranges in Gippsland Tony Smith Fine Furniture specialises in original contemporary furni-ture

Tony is drawn to the earthiness and inherent beauty of timber en-joying the process of turning raw timber into a handcrafted piece Combining timber with other ele-ments adds a special interest and focus on different aspects of the finished item

Clients are intimately involved in the entire process

As a designer and maker of unique pieces Tonyrsquos work has both a local and international cli-entele He regularly showcases items in local art shows and exhi-bitions Locally made and hand-crafted his pieces are supplied to Gippsland retail galleries

Private clients can contact Tony to have their individual creation designed and crafted to their per-sonal specifications Clients are intimately involved in the entire process from the initial conceptu-al idea through to detailed design and timber selection

Using sound design principals all pieces are crafted with fas-tidious attention to detail Whilst Tonyrsquos pieces are innovative the emphasis is on functionality and durability A combination of tra-

ditional (eg hand-cut dovetails) and modern joinery techniques are used where appropriate to empha-sis the natural beauty of the timber and ensure its structural integrity

Preferring Gippsland timbers all timber used in Tonyrsquos pieces is hand selected to meet design specifications and to accentuate the natural beauty of the finished item Many pieces utilise curves and shaping and in some cases natural edged timber to soften the overall appearance

Some items incorporate multi-ple timbers and additional materi-als (ie stainless steel) contrasting the warmth of timber with the cool of other elements Every effort is made to utilise all materials in an environmentally sustainable man-ner A variety of finishes (Danish oil polyurethane etc) can be ap-plied to meet individual client needs

For more information or con-tact Tony visit his website at www tonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Have you joined the retail revolution

Retail is not dead it is merely evolving As technology im-proves the greatest competition for many retailers is no longer coming from down the street but rather from overseas

The risk is that retailers try to compete on price alone Shipping scale labour and lack of GST will ensure that overseas online offer-ings always remain cheaper

Those retailers that are making their way side-by-side their online counterparts are those retailers that have embraced the new tech-nology that enables them to of-fer unparalleled service and after sales support

That said technology can also create opportunity Customer loyalty is not built on price alone Bricks and mortar retailers can provide something that online re-tailers never will the experience

Consider Apple It does not dis-count nor compete in price wars with other leading brands and yet its sales grow exponentially Why do you think that is

Apart from an exceptional product suite Apple has created an unparalleled user experience Everything from the product func-tionality to the design of the box that the hardware comes in and to the Apple stores themselves

The stores are clean simple and pragmatic Staff are plentiful and

there are no queues Every staff member can take payments and email receipts via their iPhone Itrsquos all about the experience

Compare that sort of experience with an online shopping escapade Therersquos no atmosphere no touch-ing or feeling and no personal in-teraction between human beings

To harness the best of both worlds retailers need to keep the personal efficient real experience that shoppers so desire as well as incorporate technology to ensure a smooth hassle free experience for their customers

The guys at Wealie have created the Wealie Universal Loyalty Card App along similar principles to help businesses engage their cus-tomers and to add value in ways that are placed above discounts

Technology can complement and enhance the user experience of any retailer If yoursquore afraid of new technology ask the kids

Checkout the free App on their website wwwwealiecomau

Sustainable furniture

Visit Tony Smithrsquos website at wwwtonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Shoppers preferexperience over price

18 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

bullExplore 60 heritage buildings that tell the history of South Gippsland bullRide the train bull Discover the old fashioned General Store bullHave a game of chess bull View the Community Art Gallery bull Picnic by the lake bull Shop at the Farmers Market bull Checkout the Sustainability Centre bull Take a Ghost Tour bull Lunch at the Pig lsquon Whistle bull Enjoy our regular family fun events

Itrsquos a big day out

South Gippsland Highway Korumburra 3950

Telephone (03) 5655 1811 wwwcoalcreekvillagecomau

Teddy Bears Picnic 10 June Pirates Day 23 September Literary Festival 13 October Halloween 27 October

Ghost Tours 1 Saturday of the month

Farmers Market 2 Saturday

of the month

Open Thursday to Monday 10am ndash 430pm 7 days over Victorian School Holidays

Your School can visit Coal Creek

Check out our Education program

Have your Wedding or Special Occasion at the Pig amp Whistle cafeacute

Coal Creek Events

19wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Loch Food amp Wine Festival

Carringtons of Loch Village

Open 7 days Ph 5659 4215 wwwcarringtonscomau

LampsClocksKitchenalia2nd hand furniture

Proud supporter of Loch Village Food amp Wine Festival

Loch Food amp Wine FestivalQueens Birthday Long Weekend June 2 - June 11

For the 5th year in a row the Historic Loch Village is putting on their Food amp Wine Festival

With activities planned from Saturday June 2 through to Mon-day June 11 it promises to be the biggest and best yet

The Festival kicks off with a Festival Opening Railway Dinner on Saturday June 2 at 630pm

The train departs Loch Station with the Queenrsquos Jubilee as the theme Bookings are essential for this train trip of a lifetime so book early on 03 5659 4215

Sunday Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee Thanksgiving Service at 930am then a Jubilee Lunch and the launch of Loch Village Street by Street at midday

Monday Lighting of the Dia-mond Jubilee Beacon and a family BBQ at the Loch Primary School

Tuesday through to Friday A Taste of Gippsland at different Vil-lage Eateries around Loch

Saturday June 9 The Wine-makerrsquos Dinner at the Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar Bookings es-sential on 03 5659 4488

Sunday June 10 The Main Event - Street Festival featuring over 50 food and wine producers from the region

Entry to the Festival is $15 which includes all your food and wine tasting an information pack and souvenir tasting glass

Childrenrsquos activities will in-clude Barn Buddies and cake decorating The South Gippsland Wind Orchestra will be playing along with the Wonthaggi Citizens Band and Green Velvet

Ample parking is available with the main event being held near the Loch Memorial Recrea-tion Reserve

For up to date information on all their events and festival details visit their website at wwwlochvil-lagefoodandwinefestivalcomau or visit their Facebook page for program details

Donrsquot forget their markets on Sunday

Bed amp Breakfast Accommodation

Bottle Shop Fine Dining Featuring Local Produce and Gluten Free Dinner Parties a Speciality

2 Smith Street LochPhone 5659 4446

Cosy Kitchen Loch

Tracey amp Kayla Pepperell27 Victoria Street

Loch Vic 3945

Ph 5659 4455

Fresh Country BreakfastsDelicious LunchesDevonshire TeasCoffee amp CakeGluten Free Products

F u l l y L i c e n s e d

Open 7 DaysSeasonally Influenced Menu

Spacious Indoor amp Outdoor DiningGreat Family Atmosphere

Ideal For Meetings or CelebrationsCatering amp Special Occasion

-Cakes To OrderHuge Range of Local Produce

-Gift Hampers AvailableFair Trade amp Unique Teas Coffee amp Hot Chocolate

10 Smith Street Loch Village 3945Ph 5659 4466

20 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Travelling Gippsland

Just what do you do with your old faded tattered car seats Do you rip them out and replace them cover them with fake car seat covers or would a complete re-cover be the answer

That all depends on what yoursquore dealing with I wouldnrsquot think recov-ering the seats in a 1979 Mazda 323 would be a project worthy of the time effort and dollars

If however that car was a 1962 EJ Holden then itrsquos a different story Around Gippsland we have many well trained and experienced mo-

tor trimmers that would satisfactorily complete your project with all the love and care as if you were doing it yourself

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery has been successfully operating in Moe since 1991 operating part time from 1999 until Oct 2011 when Rob returned to full time trading

With 32 yearsrsquo experience Rob can handle everything from minor re-pairs to full custom re-trims Rob has experience on vintage classic and modern vehicles and has also worked on trucks buses caravans and even planes

He is well respected for his work on boats doing canopies and inte-rior work and householdoffice upholstery Rob prides himself on quality workmanship and materials Enquiries can be directed to Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery 0418 512 716

With boating and fishing being such a large part of life in Gippsland the Gippsland Squadron of the Australian Vol-unteer Coast Guard keep both tourists and locals safe on the water 24 hours a day seven days a week

The Gippsland Squadron con-sists of six flotillas located at Mal-lacoota Lakes Entrance Port Al-bert Port Welshpool Marlo and Paynesville

Manned by a group of passion-ate volunteers each flotilla deals with a unique range of assists be it a vessel that has run aground in the Gippsland Lakes or a vessel that is experiencing mechanical problems and is being battered and bruised by violent weather offshore

With regular training and state-of-the-art equipment the volun-teer members and their respective flotillas are always up to the task

With the ever-growing numbers of tourists coming to enjoy Gipp-sland the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard has recognized the need to grow their numbers in the region which has resulted in a re-cruitment drive for new members

Volunteering has a meaningful positive impact on your commu-nity so why not consider joining

The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard values the uniqueness and diversity of every individual and welcomes any inquiries you may have It guards the coast in the most effective way by education example examination and finally by search and rescue

If you want more information or want to become a part of Coast Guard contact sadcogippcoast-guardcomau for more informa-tion

You can keep up to date with the latest Coast Guard Victoria news by Liking us on Facebook or follow us on twitter by search-ing for CGMelb

For help from Coast Guard on the water you can call 03 9598 7003 ndash in an emergency call 000 and ask for the Water Police

Get active amp save lives

Master Upholstererscreate new from old

Country CruiseHot Rod Weekend

Queens Birthday WeekendLakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance will be thumping with the sounds of Hot Rods over the Queenrsquos Birthday Long Weekend June 7 8 amp 9

The Thunderbirds Rod and Custom Club are holding their regular Country Cruise Hot Rod Weekend and itrsquos promising to be the best yet

Hundreds of hot rods are expected in Lakes Entrance on Saturday for the Hot Rods Alrsquofresco to be held in Myer Street All cars will be on display as judges hand out awards and you get to chat with the owners

There will be plenty of kids activities music and cars cars cars Sat-urday night sees the Pie Night at the Lakes Entrance Golf Club with tickets only $10 per head

On Sunday the hot rods cruise to Paynesville making it possibly the largest highway hot rod cruise in Australia Sunday night sees more en-tertainment at the Lakes Sports and Community Club

Maffra Motor MuseumHOLDEN Display -

JulyNovemberOpen Day - 8th July

Classic vehicles amp Clubs welcome

Open Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon 10am - 4pmamp all School Holidays

1a Sale RoadMaffra Vic 3860 - Ph (03) 5147 3223wwwgippslandvehiclecollectionorgau

Aus Caravan Repairs

Stop those Water Leaks

Mention this ad for a Free Roof Inspection

ldquoAuthorised Insurance RepairerrdquoBrakes amp Servicing

82 PRINCE STREET ROSEDALEPhone Rod 5199 2798 FAX 5199 2886 MOB 0457 604 930

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming amp Upholstery

Cars Trucks Boats Planes Household Upholstery

Over 30 Years Experience in Classic amp Vintage Cars

31 Alexander Ave(Po Box 237)

Moe Vic 38250418 512 716

Gippsland has six flotillas of Coast Guard vesselsLakes Entrance Mallacoota Port Albert Port Welshpool

Marlo and Paynesville

21wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

ldquoLook Into Me EyezrdquoLet us help you unlock your unconscious mind

Non Invasive Gastric Banding Smoking Cannabis Addiction Relaxation Phobias

OCD Ultimate Body WrapsLearn to Learn and more

Gift Vouchers Available

ldquoWe will not make you bark like a chickenrdquoCertified Practionerrsquos of Hypnotherapy

Jacinta 0401 353 939 Mandy 0428 887 83984 Elgin Street Morwell 3840

Room 1 Cobb amp Co Building 199 Raymond St Sale

Metung Food amp Wine Festival

Kate Brilli

How often in our current times do we hear the words lsquofrom the heartrsquo or lsquofollow your heartrsquo How many of us have ever stopped to consider exactly what these words really mean

I have been focusing my at-tention on these sentiments and would like to look more closely at following my heart This is what I found To follow the heart is not necessarily going to rid you of the fear you are perceiving in the cur-rent moment it may even acceler-ate the feeling of fear

By standing on the edge of our comfort zones we have two choic-es to move forward and step into the perceived fear or step back and put lsquochangersquo out of our mind and continue in our current hold-ing pattern and hope the intensity passes only to find that the fear in-creases

Whenever we follow our hearts our hearts may lead us into unchartered territory or rough wa-ters this is part of the preparation for opening ourselves up to the new changes ahead When we fol-low our hearts we allow our souls path to guide us through life and all feelings of regret frustration and hopelessness leave us Accept-ance compassion and forgiveness become part of us and this energy expands so we have more of this in our lives

There is a fine line between fear and love The adrenalin that is pre-sent in both cases is the same and we must embrace this energy force and step into it completely com-mitted without doubt to receive the awesomeness of life To deny this force is to deny lsquolifeforcersquo This may leave you frustrated and stuck in old patterns finding new habits to distract you from your discomfort about being in your present state Resulting in stag-nant energy or lifeforce

To follow our hearts is to do so with faith to let go of conditions and expectations of how things ldquoshouldrdquo be and accept how things are It is to allow ourselves to be open to receiving our manifesta-tion in its pure form without ma-nipulation from our own restric-tive minds and negative thoughts Our thoughts dictate our reality FEAR is an acronym for ldquofalse evidence appearing realrdquo Hence we all have different fears based on our experiences in this world To assist your healing in any form you must embrace the FEAR with LOVE and follow your heart Ac-cept the journey no matter how treacherous it may seem from your current viewpoint and have faith that it will lead you to greener pastures Following your heart and following your passion will always lead to LOVE

I will leave you with this quote from Rumisrsquo book of poems this is a translation of the love poem Rumi tells us the supreme secret of the inner journey is the path of love

If we can possess our whole heart with contemplation of the beloved we will experience the wonders and beauty of the uni-verse

Kate our feature writer is a mental health worker and cur-rently studying her Bachelor of Writing

Messages from the HeartSpirit Mind amp Body

Food amp Wine on the GreenSunday June 10 Metung Village Green

Whether you come by car by boat by bicycle or simply walk come anyway you can to the inau-gural Metung Food and Wine Festival on Queens Birthday long weekend June 9 and 10

On Saturday June 9 the Festival kicks off with the monthly Metung Farmers Market on the Village Green in central Metung

Always a huge selection of locally produced or grown food wine honey and fresh produce Many of our local growers and manufacturers find their way to the Metung market every first Saturday of the month to mix and mingle with visitors the locals and other stall holders

On Sunday from 11am till 4pm the Village Green

will be transformed by a large Event Marquee hold-ing the best East Gippsland has to offer

Eight local wineries will be present allowing you to sample their produce or purchase for later con-sumption The best of East Gippslandrsquos eateries will also be there showcasing the remarkable talent our local producers have when it comes to creating food for your delight

Alongside the Festival will be an art and craft exhibition appropriately titled ldquoThe Colour of Me-tungrdquo open all day Saturday and Sunday

On Monday morning hundreds of Hot Rods will roll into town promising a fantastic display of classic motoring

22 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Markets in Gippsland

LATROBEREH Cork Club Craft Market2nd Saturday of the month(Sept to May)Kay Street Gardens TraralgonContact 0487 342 675

Latrobe Country MarketEvery Sunday 830am - 130 pmLatrobe Road MorwellContact 0407 532 957

Traralgon Farmers Market4th Sat of the month 8am-1pmKay Street GardensContact 5174 2279

Old Gippstown Market - Moe3rd Sat of the month 9am-2pmOld Gippstown Heritage ParkContact 5127 3082

BAW BAWDrouin Craft amp ProduceCivic Park Drouin3rd Sat of month 8am-1230pmContact 0428 252 440

Rokeby Community MarketMain Road Rokeby2nd Sat of month 8am-1pmSeptember to MayContact 56 26 8523

Longwarry Fire Brigade MarketBennett St Longwarry1st Sunday of Month 8am-1pmMarch to DecemberContact 0419 158 946

Yarragon Community Craft amp Produce Market4th Sat of the month 9am-2pmYarragon Public HallCampbell St YarragonContact 5634 2209

EAST GIPPSLANDFarmers MarketSecondary College OvalMcKean St Bairnsdale1st Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5156 9342

Surf Club MarketForeshore Rotundanear the FootbridgeLakes Entrance1st Sun of month 9am-3pmContact 5153 1916

Metung Farmers MarketVillage Green Metung2nd Sat of month 830am-1pmContact 0458 431 844

Paynesville Lions Club MarketGilsenan Reserve Prsquoville2nd Sun of month 8am-1pmContact 0400 327 526

Bairnsdale Uniting Church Car amp Boot MarketGreat Alpine Road Lucknow3rd Sat of month 830-1100am

Bruthen Village MarketBruthen Mechanics HallMain Street Bruthen4th Sat of month 9am-1pmContact 0428 501 634 or03 5156 4148

Lucknow MarketHowitt Park Lucknow4th Sun of month 830-1pmContact 5152 4662

Makers MarketEmporium of Handmade Waresfrom Maker to youBoucher Hall BairnsdaleSaturday June 2 - 9-2pmContact 0412 870 605 or 5152 5484

WELLINGTONHeyfield MarketJohn Greaves Memorial ParkTemple St Heyfield1st Sat of month from 8amContact 5148 0505

Wellington Farmers Market3rd Sat of month 8am-1pmCobb amp Co StablesRaymond Street Sale

Maffra Variety amp Farmers Market1st Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Cobb amp Co Stables Markets1st Sat - Variety Market 8am-1pm2nd Sun - Craft Market 9am-1pm3rd Sat - Farmers Market 8am-1pm4th Sun - Art amp Wine Market 1230-430Contact Mark 0408 057 772wwwcobbandcomarketcomau

Stratford Variety amp Farmers MarketApex Park Princes HighwayStratford4th Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Rosedale Community MarketPrince St Park Rosedale2nd Sun of month 7am-130pmContact 5199 2709

Sale Charity MarketThompson River Canal ReserveSale Gippsland3rd Sun of month 7am-1pmContact 5144 1258

Yarram Variety MarketGuideScout HallCnr Church Rd amp Sth Gipp Hwy1st Sun of month 8am-1pm

Additional markets in YarramPort Albert Regatta - April 8Rutters Park Yarram Tarra Festival - April 9 Monster MarketShowgrounds Buckley StPort Albert Hall Victoria St5th Sun in monthContact 5183 2649

SOUTH GIPPSLANDProm Farmers MarketFoster Showgrounds Foster3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5682 2654 or0427 809 509

Promontory Home Produce amp Craft MarketSundays - April 8 8am-2pmFoster Showgrounds FosterContact 5682 2654

Prom Country Farmers MarketMain St Foster

3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 680 8509

Tarwin Lower MarketTarwin Lower Memorial HallContact 5663 7345 or 5663 7505

Venus Bay Farmers MarketVenus Bay VillageJupiter Bvd Venus BayEvery Sunday in JanuaryContact 5664 0096

Mirboo Nth MarketBaromi Park Mirboo NthLast Sat of month 9am-2pmContact 5668 2465

Sth Gippsland Farmers MarketKoonwarra Memorial ParkKoonwarra1st Sat of month 830am startContact 0408 619 182

Kongwak MarketKorumburra-Wonthaggi Rd KongwakSundays 10-230pmContact 0417 142 478

Coal Creek Farmers MarketCoal Creek Community ParkKorumburra2nd Sat of month 8am-1pm

Toora MarketFormer Bonlac StoreJetty Road Toora2nd Sat of month 830am startContact 5686 2690

Loch Public Hall - Winter MarketLoch Public HallSmith Street Loch2nd Sun of month 9am-1pmMay to September onlyContact 5659 4305

Loch Village MarketRailway Siding Loch2nd Sun of month 830am startContact 5659 0212

Inverloch Farmers MarketThe Glade Inverloch3rd Sunday of month 8am-1pmContact 5664 0096

Chris amp KateFudge Coffee Relish

Spices and DukkahGluten Free Products

Tambo Gourmet Foods

P O Box 21 Swan Reach 3909Ph (03) 5156 4274

Email tambogourmetfoodsgmailcomwwwtambogourmetfoodscom

Locally grown produce is best for so many reasons Some choose to grown their own but what do you do with any excess If you canrsquot grow everything in your garden but still want locally grown even organic do you then resort to the supermarket

Herersquos an even better option Come down to the Cobb and Co Stables Market on a Friday and swap your produce with other growers You can offer fruits vegetables herbs preserves or any other home grownproduced items These can be swapped with other growers So if you have a bumper tomato crop but the zucchinis were a fail then bring your to-matoes and swap with the zucchini green thumb If you have no produce of your own then simply donate some funds which will then be passed on to a local charity

By being involved you will have a chance to network with other growers build community and reduce waste As an added bonus you will be able to increase the range of pro-duce in your kitchen that was grown locallyThis program commences on Friday 1st June 2012 at the Cobb and Co Stables Market complex between 12 and 1pm It is free to participate and if you have any enquiries please call Mark on 03 5143 0370

Bartering with your home grown produce

Huge indoorGarage Sale

Fourth Saturday of the monthindoor garage sale

Bring your garage sale to theCobb amp Co buildingin Raymond St Sale

$20 for 3 metre x 3 metre siteFill it to the brim with

your goods

23wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Cobb amp Co Stables26 MINI SHOPS

OPEN 7 DAYS - 9am - 5pm

A New Concept In Shopping All Under One Roof

199 Raymond St Sale and Rear Carpark Entrance in Desaily st Telephone 03 5143 0370 Mobile 0408 057 772

20 Indoor Party Plan Consultant

Huge 2 day party plan MarketExpo on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th

July 9am-4pm HUGE INDOOR GARAGE SALE-

Held Monthly next one Sat 236 4th Saturday of the

month indoors Cobb amp Co Stables Sale Idea is bring your garage sale to the

Cobb amp Co Building pay $2000 for your

3m by 3m site fill it to the brim with your

stuff 0408057772

Gippsland Market News

East Gippsland Eats was borne out of a lifelong passion for food shared by two sisters Lucy Carson and Jane McKay

Sixth generation Gippslanders they were born and raised in Mel-bourne but chose to return to their ancestral home to raise their fami-lies

Lucy is an Interior Designer who escaped the rat-race of Syd-ney to focus on Pilates and fitness instruction (she now runs Metung Fitness) while Jane has worked in marketing for many years coming from Melbourne a few years ago she currently works part time as well as freelance marketing

Lucyrsquos background in fitness lead to a natural interest in nu-trition and when she found that many of her clients neglected to eat breakfast Lucy came up with the healthiest solution she could find she started to give her clients her own ldquobrandrdquo of muesli a blend

that she had perfected over many years While at the same time Jane was asked to make biscuits for the guests at one of Metungrsquos premier resorts

While these two opportunities presented themselves separately with the serendipitous timing Lucy and Jane saw an opportunity to create a food business something they had both always dreamed of and East Gippsland Eats was born

Seeing the local Farmersrsquo mar-kets as a great place to start Lucy and Jane set to work in Janersquos commercial-grade kitchen in Bru-then Jane as chief cookie-creator and Lucy as master muesli-maker The sisters debuted their home made muesli and biscuits at the Metung Market in October and have become regulars at the mar-kets around the area

Next time yoursquore at a market in the East Gippsland area make sure you stop by

wwweastgippslandeatscomau

See us at the Metung Food

amp Wine Festival

Local muesli andcookie makers

Standing Sculpture Workshop

At ldquoCobb amp Co Stablesrdquo 199 Raymond Street Sale

Come along and make your own beautiful outdoor fabric sculpture with Rhonda Hunt from ldquoFaeries with Attituderdquo Rhonda is a Certified Instructor with Powertex as well as the Victorian Distributor and Instructor Trainer

Sculptures are made using Powertex a water-based non-toxic fabric hardener that has the AP ACMI award You are able to choose from a fisherman faerie culturally based figures or elegant lady A wide selection of colours and fabric are available for the sculpture as well as a choice of bases such as rocks treated pine or natural timber

The new African sculpted heads will also be available for use

Sunday 17th June 930am ndash 400pm All materials are supplied for the workshop just bring your creativity You will need to wear old clothing or bring a

protective apron and it is best not to wear jewellery Tea and coffee available BYO lunch or purchase at nearby venues Cost for the workshop is $160

Mask Sculptureworkshops for kidsWednesday June 27 - $35Wednesday July 4 - $45

Plenty is happening at the Cobb amp Co Markets in Ray-mond Street Sale

These workshops costing $35 for Junersquos Faeries and $45 for Ju-lyrsquos Masks are a perfect creative expression for your kids to enjoy

24 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gluten Free Health Products

Gluten Free Batterbrings joy back toFish amp Chip feasts

About 12 years ago Guy Plateau from Lakes Entrance was looking for a new product he could create His reasons being competition in the fast food industry was cut-throat and he was looking for something dif-ferent to focus his attention on

First Guy tried playing around with different combinations of flours when preparing his batter mixes in LrsquoOcean Fish amp Chips Lakes En-trance

Without any great successes he then happened to be discussing it with his doctor

His doctorrsquos suggestions led him to start experimenting with different versions of a gluten free mixture

At the time there was not much interest in gluten allergies or their re-actions with different people Gluten free dietry requirements were not as popular or well known

After a few samples had been cre-ated Guy sent them off for testing with the Coeliac Society

Upon receipt of Guyrsquos samples they taste tested them and were pleasantly surprised

Their first orders were for sending our samples to their clients number-

ing at the time only a few hundred Australia wide

Since then production has in-creased one hundred fold and Coe-liac sufferers Australia wide now purchase and insist on Guyrsquos original Health Wise Batter Mix

About one year ago Guy sold his business to Bill Boros

Bill has been eager to continue Guyrsquos commitment to providing a healthy alternative to traditional bat-ter mixes sold by take away food out-lets

Bill has not only continued the project but increased distribution throughout the country considerably

When you now order your fish and chips if you see the Health Wise logo make sure you request a ldquoglu-ten free batter pleaserdquo

Full details on Health Wise Batter Mix can be found at wwwcrispybat-tercomau

SomervillersquosWholesaler takeson Crispy Batter

Somervillersquos Wholesale Foods situated in Sale Victoria have been in the food business since 1943

Formerly known as the Hawthorn Dairy they used to bottle and deliver fresh milk using a horse and cart

In 2007 Somervillersquos moved to their present location in 12 Invictus Court Sale to expand both the business and the product range

Now they wholesale over 1500 different product lines

ranging from dry foods chilled frozen meat seafood milk juice packaging and ice products All products are available to food retailers

Owners Andrew and Karen Somerville are pleased to be associated with Crispy Batter supplying food outlets in Mel-bourne and Gippsland with a healthy alternative

Wheat FreeGluten FreeYeast Free

No Salt or SugarNo Dairy products or

Artificial Colors amp Flavors

Enquiries for Crispy Battersalessomervillesnetauwwwsomervillesnetau

Tel 03 5144 2585

Bill Boros - Manager Crispy BatterTel 0429 336 080

wwwcrispybattercomau

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17wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Home amp Garden

The width and breadth of Gippslandrsquos creative juices never cease to amaze me Here based in the forested Strezlecki Ranges in Gippsland Tony Smith Fine Furniture specialises in original contemporary furni-ture

Tony is drawn to the earthiness and inherent beauty of timber en-joying the process of turning raw timber into a handcrafted piece Combining timber with other ele-ments adds a special interest and focus on different aspects of the finished item

Clients are intimately involved in the entire process

As a designer and maker of unique pieces Tonyrsquos work has both a local and international cli-entele He regularly showcases items in local art shows and exhi-bitions Locally made and hand-crafted his pieces are supplied to Gippsland retail galleries

Private clients can contact Tony to have their individual creation designed and crafted to their per-sonal specifications Clients are intimately involved in the entire process from the initial conceptu-al idea through to detailed design and timber selection

Using sound design principals all pieces are crafted with fas-tidious attention to detail Whilst Tonyrsquos pieces are innovative the emphasis is on functionality and durability A combination of tra-

ditional (eg hand-cut dovetails) and modern joinery techniques are used where appropriate to empha-sis the natural beauty of the timber and ensure its structural integrity

Preferring Gippsland timbers all timber used in Tonyrsquos pieces is hand selected to meet design specifications and to accentuate the natural beauty of the finished item Many pieces utilise curves and shaping and in some cases natural edged timber to soften the overall appearance

Some items incorporate multi-ple timbers and additional materi-als (ie stainless steel) contrasting the warmth of timber with the cool of other elements Every effort is made to utilise all materials in an environmentally sustainable man-ner A variety of finishes (Danish oil polyurethane etc) can be ap-plied to meet individual client needs

For more information or con-tact Tony visit his website at www tonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Have you joined the retail revolution

Retail is not dead it is merely evolving As technology im-proves the greatest competition for many retailers is no longer coming from down the street but rather from overseas

The risk is that retailers try to compete on price alone Shipping scale labour and lack of GST will ensure that overseas online offer-ings always remain cheaper

Those retailers that are making their way side-by-side their online counterparts are those retailers that have embraced the new tech-nology that enables them to of-fer unparalleled service and after sales support

That said technology can also create opportunity Customer loyalty is not built on price alone Bricks and mortar retailers can provide something that online re-tailers never will the experience

Consider Apple It does not dis-count nor compete in price wars with other leading brands and yet its sales grow exponentially Why do you think that is

Apart from an exceptional product suite Apple has created an unparalleled user experience Everything from the product func-tionality to the design of the box that the hardware comes in and to the Apple stores themselves

The stores are clean simple and pragmatic Staff are plentiful and

there are no queues Every staff member can take payments and email receipts via their iPhone Itrsquos all about the experience

Compare that sort of experience with an online shopping escapade Therersquos no atmosphere no touch-ing or feeling and no personal in-teraction between human beings

To harness the best of both worlds retailers need to keep the personal efficient real experience that shoppers so desire as well as incorporate technology to ensure a smooth hassle free experience for their customers

The guys at Wealie have created the Wealie Universal Loyalty Card App along similar principles to help businesses engage their cus-tomers and to add value in ways that are placed above discounts

Technology can complement and enhance the user experience of any retailer If yoursquore afraid of new technology ask the kids

Checkout the free App on their website wwwwealiecomau

Sustainable furniture

Visit Tony Smithrsquos website at wwwtonysmithfinefurniturecomau

Shoppers preferexperience over price

18 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

bullExplore 60 heritage buildings that tell the history of South Gippsland bullRide the train bull Discover the old fashioned General Store bullHave a game of chess bull View the Community Art Gallery bull Picnic by the lake bull Shop at the Farmers Market bull Checkout the Sustainability Centre bull Take a Ghost Tour bull Lunch at the Pig lsquon Whistle bull Enjoy our regular family fun events

Itrsquos a big day out

South Gippsland Highway Korumburra 3950

Telephone (03) 5655 1811 wwwcoalcreekvillagecomau

Teddy Bears Picnic 10 June Pirates Day 23 September Literary Festival 13 October Halloween 27 October

Ghost Tours 1 Saturday of the month

Farmers Market 2 Saturday

of the month

Open Thursday to Monday 10am ndash 430pm 7 days over Victorian School Holidays

Your School can visit Coal Creek

Check out our Education program

Have your Wedding or Special Occasion at the Pig amp Whistle cafeacute

Coal Creek Events

19wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Loch Food amp Wine Festival

Carringtons of Loch Village

Open 7 days Ph 5659 4215 wwwcarringtonscomau

LampsClocksKitchenalia2nd hand furniture

Proud supporter of Loch Village Food amp Wine Festival

Loch Food amp Wine FestivalQueens Birthday Long Weekend June 2 - June 11

For the 5th year in a row the Historic Loch Village is putting on their Food amp Wine Festival

With activities planned from Saturday June 2 through to Mon-day June 11 it promises to be the biggest and best yet

The Festival kicks off with a Festival Opening Railway Dinner on Saturday June 2 at 630pm

The train departs Loch Station with the Queenrsquos Jubilee as the theme Bookings are essential for this train trip of a lifetime so book early on 03 5659 4215

Sunday Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee Thanksgiving Service at 930am then a Jubilee Lunch and the launch of Loch Village Street by Street at midday

Monday Lighting of the Dia-mond Jubilee Beacon and a family BBQ at the Loch Primary School

Tuesday through to Friday A Taste of Gippsland at different Vil-lage Eateries around Loch

Saturday June 9 The Wine-makerrsquos Dinner at the Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar Bookings es-sential on 03 5659 4488

Sunday June 10 The Main Event - Street Festival featuring over 50 food and wine producers from the region

Entry to the Festival is $15 which includes all your food and wine tasting an information pack and souvenir tasting glass

Childrenrsquos activities will in-clude Barn Buddies and cake decorating The South Gippsland Wind Orchestra will be playing along with the Wonthaggi Citizens Band and Green Velvet

Ample parking is available with the main event being held near the Loch Memorial Recrea-tion Reserve

For up to date information on all their events and festival details visit their website at wwwlochvil-lagefoodandwinefestivalcomau or visit their Facebook page for program details

Donrsquot forget their markets on Sunday

Bed amp Breakfast Accommodation

Bottle Shop Fine Dining Featuring Local Produce and Gluten Free Dinner Parties a Speciality

2 Smith Street LochPhone 5659 4446

Cosy Kitchen Loch

Tracey amp Kayla Pepperell27 Victoria Street

Loch Vic 3945

Ph 5659 4455

Fresh Country BreakfastsDelicious LunchesDevonshire TeasCoffee amp CakeGluten Free Products

F u l l y L i c e n s e d

Open 7 DaysSeasonally Influenced Menu

Spacious Indoor amp Outdoor DiningGreat Family Atmosphere

Ideal For Meetings or CelebrationsCatering amp Special Occasion

-Cakes To OrderHuge Range of Local Produce

-Gift Hampers AvailableFair Trade amp Unique Teas Coffee amp Hot Chocolate

10 Smith Street Loch Village 3945Ph 5659 4466

20 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Travelling Gippsland

Just what do you do with your old faded tattered car seats Do you rip them out and replace them cover them with fake car seat covers or would a complete re-cover be the answer

That all depends on what yoursquore dealing with I wouldnrsquot think recov-ering the seats in a 1979 Mazda 323 would be a project worthy of the time effort and dollars

If however that car was a 1962 EJ Holden then itrsquos a different story Around Gippsland we have many well trained and experienced mo-

tor trimmers that would satisfactorily complete your project with all the love and care as if you were doing it yourself

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery has been successfully operating in Moe since 1991 operating part time from 1999 until Oct 2011 when Rob returned to full time trading

With 32 yearsrsquo experience Rob can handle everything from minor re-pairs to full custom re-trims Rob has experience on vintage classic and modern vehicles and has also worked on trucks buses caravans and even planes

He is well respected for his work on boats doing canopies and inte-rior work and householdoffice upholstery Rob prides himself on quality workmanship and materials Enquiries can be directed to Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery 0418 512 716

With boating and fishing being such a large part of life in Gippsland the Gippsland Squadron of the Australian Vol-unteer Coast Guard keep both tourists and locals safe on the water 24 hours a day seven days a week

The Gippsland Squadron con-sists of six flotillas located at Mal-lacoota Lakes Entrance Port Al-bert Port Welshpool Marlo and Paynesville

Manned by a group of passion-ate volunteers each flotilla deals with a unique range of assists be it a vessel that has run aground in the Gippsland Lakes or a vessel that is experiencing mechanical problems and is being battered and bruised by violent weather offshore

With regular training and state-of-the-art equipment the volun-teer members and their respective flotillas are always up to the task

With the ever-growing numbers of tourists coming to enjoy Gipp-sland the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard has recognized the need to grow their numbers in the region which has resulted in a re-cruitment drive for new members

Volunteering has a meaningful positive impact on your commu-nity so why not consider joining

The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard values the uniqueness and diversity of every individual and welcomes any inquiries you may have It guards the coast in the most effective way by education example examination and finally by search and rescue

If you want more information or want to become a part of Coast Guard contact sadcogippcoast-guardcomau for more informa-tion

You can keep up to date with the latest Coast Guard Victoria news by Liking us on Facebook or follow us on twitter by search-ing for CGMelb

For help from Coast Guard on the water you can call 03 9598 7003 ndash in an emergency call 000 and ask for the Water Police

Get active amp save lives

Master Upholstererscreate new from old

Country CruiseHot Rod Weekend

Queens Birthday WeekendLakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance will be thumping with the sounds of Hot Rods over the Queenrsquos Birthday Long Weekend June 7 8 amp 9

The Thunderbirds Rod and Custom Club are holding their regular Country Cruise Hot Rod Weekend and itrsquos promising to be the best yet

Hundreds of hot rods are expected in Lakes Entrance on Saturday for the Hot Rods Alrsquofresco to be held in Myer Street All cars will be on display as judges hand out awards and you get to chat with the owners

There will be plenty of kids activities music and cars cars cars Sat-urday night sees the Pie Night at the Lakes Entrance Golf Club with tickets only $10 per head

On Sunday the hot rods cruise to Paynesville making it possibly the largest highway hot rod cruise in Australia Sunday night sees more en-tertainment at the Lakes Sports and Community Club

Maffra Motor MuseumHOLDEN Display -

JulyNovemberOpen Day - 8th July

Classic vehicles amp Clubs welcome

Open Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon 10am - 4pmamp all School Holidays

1a Sale RoadMaffra Vic 3860 - Ph (03) 5147 3223wwwgippslandvehiclecollectionorgau

Aus Caravan Repairs

Stop those Water Leaks

Mention this ad for a Free Roof Inspection

ldquoAuthorised Insurance RepairerrdquoBrakes amp Servicing

82 PRINCE STREET ROSEDALEPhone Rod 5199 2798 FAX 5199 2886 MOB 0457 604 930

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming amp Upholstery

Cars Trucks Boats Planes Household Upholstery

Over 30 Years Experience in Classic amp Vintage Cars

31 Alexander Ave(Po Box 237)

Moe Vic 38250418 512 716

Gippsland has six flotillas of Coast Guard vesselsLakes Entrance Mallacoota Port Albert Port Welshpool

Marlo and Paynesville

21wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

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Non Invasive Gastric Banding Smoking Cannabis Addiction Relaxation Phobias

OCD Ultimate Body WrapsLearn to Learn and more

Gift Vouchers Available

ldquoWe will not make you bark like a chickenrdquoCertified Practionerrsquos of Hypnotherapy

Jacinta 0401 353 939 Mandy 0428 887 83984 Elgin Street Morwell 3840

Room 1 Cobb amp Co Building 199 Raymond St Sale

Metung Food amp Wine Festival

Kate Brilli

How often in our current times do we hear the words lsquofrom the heartrsquo or lsquofollow your heartrsquo How many of us have ever stopped to consider exactly what these words really mean

I have been focusing my at-tention on these sentiments and would like to look more closely at following my heart This is what I found To follow the heart is not necessarily going to rid you of the fear you are perceiving in the cur-rent moment it may even acceler-ate the feeling of fear

By standing on the edge of our comfort zones we have two choic-es to move forward and step into the perceived fear or step back and put lsquochangersquo out of our mind and continue in our current hold-ing pattern and hope the intensity passes only to find that the fear in-creases

Whenever we follow our hearts our hearts may lead us into unchartered territory or rough wa-ters this is part of the preparation for opening ourselves up to the new changes ahead When we fol-low our hearts we allow our souls path to guide us through life and all feelings of regret frustration and hopelessness leave us Accept-ance compassion and forgiveness become part of us and this energy expands so we have more of this in our lives

There is a fine line between fear and love The adrenalin that is pre-sent in both cases is the same and we must embrace this energy force and step into it completely com-mitted without doubt to receive the awesomeness of life To deny this force is to deny lsquolifeforcersquo This may leave you frustrated and stuck in old patterns finding new habits to distract you from your discomfort about being in your present state Resulting in stag-nant energy or lifeforce

To follow our hearts is to do so with faith to let go of conditions and expectations of how things ldquoshouldrdquo be and accept how things are It is to allow ourselves to be open to receiving our manifesta-tion in its pure form without ma-nipulation from our own restric-tive minds and negative thoughts Our thoughts dictate our reality FEAR is an acronym for ldquofalse evidence appearing realrdquo Hence we all have different fears based on our experiences in this world To assist your healing in any form you must embrace the FEAR with LOVE and follow your heart Ac-cept the journey no matter how treacherous it may seem from your current viewpoint and have faith that it will lead you to greener pastures Following your heart and following your passion will always lead to LOVE

I will leave you with this quote from Rumisrsquo book of poems this is a translation of the love poem Rumi tells us the supreme secret of the inner journey is the path of love

If we can possess our whole heart with contemplation of the beloved we will experience the wonders and beauty of the uni-verse

Kate our feature writer is a mental health worker and cur-rently studying her Bachelor of Writing

Messages from the HeartSpirit Mind amp Body

Food amp Wine on the GreenSunday June 10 Metung Village Green

Whether you come by car by boat by bicycle or simply walk come anyway you can to the inau-gural Metung Food and Wine Festival on Queens Birthday long weekend June 9 and 10

On Saturday June 9 the Festival kicks off with the monthly Metung Farmers Market on the Village Green in central Metung

Always a huge selection of locally produced or grown food wine honey and fresh produce Many of our local growers and manufacturers find their way to the Metung market every first Saturday of the month to mix and mingle with visitors the locals and other stall holders

On Sunday from 11am till 4pm the Village Green

will be transformed by a large Event Marquee hold-ing the best East Gippsland has to offer

Eight local wineries will be present allowing you to sample their produce or purchase for later con-sumption The best of East Gippslandrsquos eateries will also be there showcasing the remarkable talent our local producers have when it comes to creating food for your delight

Alongside the Festival will be an art and craft exhibition appropriately titled ldquoThe Colour of Me-tungrdquo open all day Saturday and Sunday

On Monday morning hundreds of Hot Rods will roll into town promising a fantastic display of classic motoring

22 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Markets in Gippsland

LATROBEREH Cork Club Craft Market2nd Saturday of the month(Sept to May)Kay Street Gardens TraralgonContact 0487 342 675

Latrobe Country MarketEvery Sunday 830am - 130 pmLatrobe Road MorwellContact 0407 532 957

Traralgon Farmers Market4th Sat of the month 8am-1pmKay Street GardensContact 5174 2279

Old Gippstown Market - Moe3rd Sat of the month 9am-2pmOld Gippstown Heritage ParkContact 5127 3082

BAW BAWDrouin Craft amp ProduceCivic Park Drouin3rd Sat of month 8am-1230pmContact 0428 252 440

Rokeby Community MarketMain Road Rokeby2nd Sat of month 8am-1pmSeptember to MayContact 56 26 8523

Longwarry Fire Brigade MarketBennett St Longwarry1st Sunday of Month 8am-1pmMarch to DecemberContact 0419 158 946

Yarragon Community Craft amp Produce Market4th Sat of the month 9am-2pmYarragon Public HallCampbell St YarragonContact 5634 2209

EAST GIPPSLANDFarmers MarketSecondary College OvalMcKean St Bairnsdale1st Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5156 9342

Surf Club MarketForeshore Rotundanear the FootbridgeLakes Entrance1st Sun of month 9am-3pmContact 5153 1916

Metung Farmers MarketVillage Green Metung2nd Sat of month 830am-1pmContact 0458 431 844

Paynesville Lions Club MarketGilsenan Reserve Prsquoville2nd Sun of month 8am-1pmContact 0400 327 526

Bairnsdale Uniting Church Car amp Boot MarketGreat Alpine Road Lucknow3rd Sat of month 830-1100am

Bruthen Village MarketBruthen Mechanics HallMain Street Bruthen4th Sat of month 9am-1pmContact 0428 501 634 or03 5156 4148

Lucknow MarketHowitt Park Lucknow4th Sun of month 830-1pmContact 5152 4662

Makers MarketEmporium of Handmade Waresfrom Maker to youBoucher Hall BairnsdaleSaturday June 2 - 9-2pmContact 0412 870 605 or 5152 5484

WELLINGTONHeyfield MarketJohn Greaves Memorial ParkTemple St Heyfield1st Sat of month from 8amContact 5148 0505

Wellington Farmers Market3rd Sat of month 8am-1pmCobb amp Co StablesRaymond Street Sale

Maffra Variety amp Farmers Market1st Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Cobb amp Co Stables Markets1st Sat - Variety Market 8am-1pm2nd Sun - Craft Market 9am-1pm3rd Sat - Farmers Market 8am-1pm4th Sun - Art amp Wine Market 1230-430Contact Mark 0408 057 772wwwcobbandcomarketcomau

Stratford Variety amp Farmers MarketApex Park Princes HighwayStratford4th Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Rosedale Community MarketPrince St Park Rosedale2nd Sun of month 7am-130pmContact 5199 2709

Sale Charity MarketThompson River Canal ReserveSale Gippsland3rd Sun of month 7am-1pmContact 5144 1258

Yarram Variety MarketGuideScout HallCnr Church Rd amp Sth Gipp Hwy1st Sun of month 8am-1pm

Additional markets in YarramPort Albert Regatta - April 8Rutters Park Yarram Tarra Festival - April 9 Monster MarketShowgrounds Buckley StPort Albert Hall Victoria St5th Sun in monthContact 5183 2649

SOUTH GIPPSLANDProm Farmers MarketFoster Showgrounds Foster3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5682 2654 or0427 809 509

Promontory Home Produce amp Craft MarketSundays - April 8 8am-2pmFoster Showgrounds FosterContact 5682 2654

Prom Country Farmers MarketMain St Foster

3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 680 8509

Tarwin Lower MarketTarwin Lower Memorial HallContact 5663 7345 or 5663 7505

Venus Bay Farmers MarketVenus Bay VillageJupiter Bvd Venus BayEvery Sunday in JanuaryContact 5664 0096

Mirboo Nth MarketBaromi Park Mirboo NthLast Sat of month 9am-2pmContact 5668 2465

Sth Gippsland Farmers MarketKoonwarra Memorial ParkKoonwarra1st Sat of month 830am startContact 0408 619 182

Kongwak MarketKorumburra-Wonthaggi Rd KongwakSundays 10-230pmContact 0417 142 478

Coal Creek Farmers MarketCoal Creek Community ParkKorumburra2nd Sat of month 8am-1pm

Toora MarketFormer Bonlac StoreJetty Road Toora2nd Sat of month 830am startContact 5686 2690

Loch Public Hall - Winter MarketLoch Public HallSmith Street Loch2nd Sun of month 9am-1pmMay to September onlyContact 5659 4305

Loch Village MarketRailway Siding Loch2nd Sun of month 830am startContact 5659 0212

Inverloch Farmers MarketThe Glade Inverloch3rd Sunday of month 8am-1pmContact 5664 0096

Chris amp KateFudge Coffee Relish

Spices and DukkahGluten Free Products

Tambo Gourmet Foods

P O Box 21 Swan Reach 3909Ph (03) 5156 4274

Email tambogourmetfoodsgmailcomwwwtambogourmetfoodscom

Locally grown produce is best for so many reasons Some choose to grown their own but what do you do with any excess If you canrsquot grow everything in your garden but still want locally grown even organic do you then resort to the supermarket

Herersquos an even better option Come down to the Cobb and Co Stables Market on a Friday and swap your produce with other growers You can offer fruits vegetables herbs preserves or any other home grownproduced items These can be swapped with other growers So if you have a bumper tomato crop but the zucchinis were a fail then bring your to-matoes and swap with the zucchini green thumb If you have no produce of your own then simply donate some funds which will then be passed on to a local charity

By being involved you will have a chance to network with other growers build community and reduce waste As an added bonus you will be able to increase the range of pro-duce in your kitchen that was grown locallyThis program commences on Friday 1st June 2012 at the Cobb and Co Stables Market complex between 12 and 1pm It is free to participate and if you have any enquiries please call Mark on 03 5143 0370

Bartering with your home grown produce

Huge indoorGarage Sale

Fourth Saturday of the monthindoor garage sale

Bring your garage sale to theCobb amp Co buildingin Raymond St Sale

$20 for 3 metre x 3 metre siteFill it to the brim with

your goods

23wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Cobb amp Co Stables26 MINI SHOPS

OPEN 7 DAYS - 9am - 5pm

A New Concept In Shopping All Under One Roof

199 Raymond St Sale and Rear Carpark Entrance in Desaily st Telephone 03 5143 0370 Mobile 0408 057 772

20 Indoor Party Plan Consultant

Huge 2 day party plan MarketExpo on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th

July 9am-4pm HUGE INDOOR GARAGE SALE-

Held Monthly next one Sat 236 4th Saturday of the

month indoors Cobb amp Co Stables Sale Idea is bring your garage sale to the

Cobb amp Co Building pay $2000 for your

3m by 3m site fill it to the brim with your

stuff 0408057772

Gippsland Market News

East Gippsland Eats was borne out of a lifelong passion for food shared by two sisters Lucy Carson and Jane McKay

Sixth generation Gippslanders they were born and raised in Mel-bourne but chose to return to their ancestral home to raise their fami-lies

Lucy is an Interior Designer who escaped the rat-race of Syd-ney to focus on Pilates and fitness instruction (she now runs Metung Fitness) while Jane has worked in marketing for many years coming from Melbourne a few years ago she currently works part time as well as freelance marketing

Lucyrsquos background in fitness lead to a natural interest in nu-trition and when she found that many of her clients neglected to eat breakfast Lucy came up with the healthiest solution she could find she started to give her clients her own ldquobrandrdquo of muesli a blend

that she had perfected over many years While at the same time Jane was asked to make biscuits for the guests at one of Metungrsquos premier resorts

While these two opportunities presented themselves separately with the serendipitous timing Lucy and Jane saw an opportunity to create a food business something they had both always dreamed of and East Gippsland Eats was born

Seeing the local Farmersrsquo mar-kets as a great place to start Lucy and Jane set to work in Janersquos commercial-grade kitchen in Bru-then Jane as chief cookie-creator and Lucy as master muesli-maker The sisters debuted their home made muesli and biscuits at the Metung Market in October and have become regulars at the mar-kets around the area

Next time yoursquore at a market in the East Gippsland area make sure you stop by

wwweastgippslandeatscomau

See us at the Metung Food

amp Wine Festival

Local muesli andcookie makers

Standing Sculpture Workshop

At ldquoCobb amp Co Stablesrdquo 199 Raymond Street Sale

Come along and make your own beautiful outdoor fabric sculpture with Rhonda Hunt from ldquoFaeries with Attituderdquo Rhonda is a Certified Instructor with Powertex as well as the Victorian Distributor and Instructor Trainer

Sculptures are made using Powertex a water-based non-toxic fabric hardener that has the AP ACMI award You are able to choose from a fisherman faerie culturally based figures or elegant lady A wide selection of colours and fabric are available for the sculpture as well as a choice of bases such as rocks treated pine or natural timber

The new African sculpted heads will also be available for use

Sunday 17th June 930am ndash 400pm All materials are supplied for the workshop just bring your creativity You will need to wear old clothing or bring a

protective apron and it is best not to wear jewellery Tea and coffee available BYO lunch or purchase at nearby venues Cost for the workshop is $160

Mask Sculptureworkshops for kidsWednesday June 27 - $35Wednesday July 4 - $45

Plenty is happening at the Cobb amp Co Markets in Ray-mond Street Sale

These workshops costing $35 for Junersquos Faeries and $45 for Ju-lyrsquos Masks are a perfect creative expression for your kids to enjoy

24 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gluten Free Health Products

Gluten Free Batterbrings joy back toFish amp Chip feasts

About 12 years ago Guy Plateau from Lakes Entrance was looking for a new product he could create His reasons being competition in the fast food industry was cut-throat and he was looking for something dif-ferent to focus his attention on

First Guy tried playing around with different combinations of flours when preparing his batter mixes in LrsquoOcean Fish amp Chips Lakes En-trance

Without any great successes he then happened to be discussing it with his doctor

His doctorrsquos suggestions led him to start experimenting with different versions of a gluten free mixture

At the time there was not much interest in gluten allergies or their re-actions with different people Gluten free dietry requirements were not as popular or well known

After a few samples had been cre-ated Guy sent them off for testing with the Coeliac Society

Upon receipt of Guyrsquos samples they taste tested them and were pleasantly surprised

Their first orders were for sending our samples to their clients number-

ing at the time only a few hundred Australia wide

Since then production has in-creased one hundred fold and Coe-liac sufferers Australia wide now purchase and insist on Guyrsquos original Health Wise Batter Mix

About one year ago Guy sold his business to Bill Boros

Bill has been eager to continue Guyrsquos commitment to providing a healthy alternative to traditional bat-ter mixes sold by take away food out-lets

Bill has not only continued the project but increased distribution throughout the country considerably

When you now order your fish and chips if you see the Health Wise logo make sure you request a ldquoglu-ten free batter pleaserdquo

Full details on Health Wise Batter Mix can be found at wwwcrispybat-tercomau

SomervillersquosWholesaler takeson Crispy Batter

Somervillersquos Wholesale Foods situated in Sale Victoria have been in the food business since 1943

Formerly known as the Hawthorn Dairy they used to bottle and deliver fresh milk using a horse and cart

In 2007 Somervillersquos moved to their present location in 12 Invictus Court Sale to expand both the business and the product range

Now they wholesale over 1500 different product lines

ranging from dry foods chilled frozen meat seafood milk juice packaging and ice products All products are available to food retailers

Owners Andrew and Karen Somerville are pleased to be associated with Crispy Batter supplying food outlets in Mel-bourne and Gippsland with a healthy alternative

Wheat FreeGluten FreeYeast Free

No Salt or SugarNo Dairy products or

Artificial Colors amp Flavors

Enquiries for Crispy Battersalessomervillesnetauwwwsomervillesnetau

Tel 03 5144 2585

Bill Boros - Manager Crispy BatterTel 0429 336 080

wwwcrispybattercomau

Page 18: Gippslander June 2012

18 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

bullExplore 60 heritage buildings that tell the history of South Gippsland bullRide the train bull Discover the old fashioned General Store bullHave a game of chess bull View the Community Art Gallery bull Picnic by the lake bull Shop at the Farmers Market bull Checkout the Sustainability Centre bull Take a Ghost Tour bull Lunch at the Pig lsquon Whistle bull Enjoy our regular family fun events

Itrsquos a big day out

South Gippsland Highway Korumburra 3950

Telephone (03) 5655 1811 wwwcoalcreekvillagecomau

Teddy Bears Picnic 10 June Pirates Day 23 September Literary Festival 13 October Halloween 27 October

Ghost Tours 1 Saturday of the month

Farmers Market 2 Saturday

of the month

Open Thursday to Monday 10am ndash 430pm 7 days over Victorian School Holidays

Your School can visit Coal Creek

Check out our Education program

Have your Wedding or Special Occasion at the Pig amp Whistle cafeacute

Coal Creek Events

19wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Loch Food amp Wine Festival

Carringtons of Loch Village

Open 7 days Ph 5659 4215 wwwcarringtonscomau

LampsClocksKitchenalia2nd hand furniture

Proud supporter of Loch Village Food amp Wine Festival

Loch Food amp Wine FestivalQueens Birthday Long Weekend June 2 - June 11

For the 5th year in a row the Historic Loch Village is putting on their Food amp Wine Festival

With activities planned from Saturday June 2 through to Mon-day June 11 it promises to be the biggest and best yet

The Festival kicks off with a Festival Opening Railway Dinner on Saturday June 2 at 630pm

The train departs Loch Station with the Queenrsquos Jubilee as the theme Bookings are essential for this train trip of a lifetime so book early on 03 5659 4215

Sunday Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee Thanksgiving Service at 930am then a Jubilee Lunch and the launch of Loch Village Street by Street at midday

Monday Lighting of the Dia-mond Jubilee Beacon and a family BBQ at the Loch Primary School

Tuesday through to Friday A Taste of Gippsland at different Vil-lage Eateries around Loch

Saturday June 9 The Wine-makerrsquos Dinner at the Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar Bookings es-sential on 03 5659 4488

Sunday June 10 The Main Event - Street Festival featuring over 50 food and wine producers from the region

Entry to the Festival is $15 which includes all your food and wine tasting an information pack and souvenir tasting glass

Childrenrsquos activities will in-clude Barn Buddies and cake decorating The South Gippsland Wind Orchestra will be playing along with the Wonthaggi Citizens Band and Green Velvet

Ample parking is available with the main event being held near the Loch Memorial Recrea-tion Reserve

For up to date information on all their events and festival details visit their website at wwwlochvil-lagefoodandwinefestivalcomau or visit their Facebook page for program details

Donrsquot forget their markets on Sunday

Bed amp Breakfast Accommodation

Bottle Shop Fine Dining Featuring Local Produce and Gluten Free Dinner Parties a Speciality

2 Smith Street LochPhone 5659 4446

Cosy Kitchen Loch

Tracey amp Kayla Pepperell27 Victoria Street

Loch Vic 3945

Ph 5659 4455

Fresh Country BreakfastsDelicious LunchesDevonshire TeasCoffee amp CakeGluten Free Products

F u l l y L i c e n s e d

Open 7 DaysSeasonally Influenced Menu

Spacious Indoor amp Outdoor DiningGreat Family Atmosphere

Ideal For Meetings or CelebrationsCatering amp Special Occasion

-Cakes To OrderHuge Range of Local Produce

-Gift Hampers AvailableFair Trade amp Unique Teas Coffee amp Hot Chocolate

10 Smith Street Loch Village 3945Ph 5659 4466

20 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Travelling Gippsland

Just what do you do with your old faded tattered car seats Do you rip them out and replace them cover them with fake car seat covers or would a complete re-cover be the answer

That all depends on what yoursquore dealing with I wouldnrsquot think recov-ering the seats in a 1979 Mazda 323 would be a project worthy of the time effort and dollars

If however that car was a 1962 EJ Holden then itrsquos a different story Around Gippsland we have many well trained and experienced mo-

tor trimmers that would satisfactorily complete your project with all the love and care as if you were doing it yourself

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery has been successfully operating in Moe since 1991 operating part time from 1999 until Oct 2011 when Rob returned to full time trading

With 32 yearsrsquo experience Rob can handle everything from minor re-pairs to full custom re-trims Rob has experience on vintage classic and modern vehicles and has also worked on trucks buses caravans and even planes

He is well respected for his work on boats doing canopies and inte-rior work and householdoffice upholstery Rob prides himself on quality workmanship and materials Enquiries can be directed to Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery 0418 512 716

With boating and fishing being such a large part of life in Gippsland the Gippsland Squadron of the Australian Vol-unteer Coast Guard keep both tourists and locals safe on the water 24 hours a day seven days a week

The Gippsland Squadron con-sists of six flotillas located at Mal-lacoota Lakes Entrance Port Al-bert Port Welshpool Marlo and Paynesville

Manned by a group of passion-ate volunteers each flotilla deals with a unique range of assists be it a vessel that has run aground in the Gippsland Lakes or a vessel that is experiencing mechanical problems and is being battered and bruised by violent weather offshore

With regular training and state-of-the-art equipment the volun-teer members and their respective flotillas are always up to the task

With the ever-growing numbers of tourists coming to enjoy Gipp-sland the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard has recognized the need to grow their numbers in the region which has resulted in a re-cruitment drive for new members

Volunteering has a meaningful positive impact on your commu-nity so why not consider joining

The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard values the uniqueness and diversity of every individual and welcomes any inquiries you may have It guards the coast in the most effective way by education example examination and finally by search and rescue

If you want more information or want to become a part of Coast Guard contact sadcogippcoast-guardcomau for more informa-tion

You can keep up to date with the latest Coast Guard Victoria news by Liking us on Facebook or follow us on twitter by search-ing for CGMelb

For help from Coast Guard on the water you can call 03 9598 7003 ndash in an emergency call 000 and ask for the Water Police

Get active amp save lives

Master Upholstererscreate new from old

Country CruiseHot Rod Weekend

Queens Birthday WeekendLakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance will be thumping with the sounds of Hot Rods over the Queenrsquos Birthday Long Weekend June 7 8 amp 9

The Thunderbirds Rod and Custom Club are holding their regular Country Cruise Hot Rod Weekend and itrsquos promising to be the best yet

Hundreds of hot rods are expected in Lakes Entrance on Saturday for the Hot Rods Alrsquofresco to be held in Myer Street All cars will be on display as judges hand out awards and you get to chat with the owners

There will be plenty of kids activities music and cars cars cars Sat-urday night sees the Pie Night at the Lakes Entrance Golf Club with tickets only $10 per head

On Sunday the hot rods cruise to Paynesville making it possibly the largest highway hot rod cruise in Australia Sunday night sees more en-tertainment at the Lakes Sports and Community Club

Maffra Motor MuseumHOLDEN Display -

JulyNovemberOpen Day - 8th July

Classic vehicles amp Clubs welcome

Open Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon 10am - 4pmamp all School Holidays

1a Sale RoadMaffra Vic 3860 - Ph (03) 5147 3223wwwgippslandvehiclecollectionorgau

Aus Caravan Repairs

Stop those Water Leaks

Mention this ad for a Free Roof Inspection

ldquoAuthorised Insurance RepairerrdquoBrakes amp Servicing

82 PRINCE STREET ROSEDALEPhone Rod 5199 2798 FAX 5199 2886 MOB 0457 604 930

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming amp Upholstery

Cars Trucks Boats Planes Household Upholstery

Over 30 Years Experience in Classic amp Vintage Cars

31 Alexander Ave(Po Box 237)

Moe Vic 38250418 512 716

Gippsland has six flotillas of Coast Guard vesselsLakes Entrance Mallacoota Port Albert Port Welshpool

Marlo and Paynesville

21wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

ldquoLook Into Me EyezrdquoLet us help you unlock your unconscious mind

Non Invasive Gastric Banding Smoking Cannabis Addiction Relaxation Phobias

OCD Ultimate Body WrapsLearn to Learn and more

Gift Vouchers Available

ldquoWe will not make you bark like a chickenrdquoCertified Practionerrsquos of Hypnotherapy

Jacinta 0401 353 939 Mandy 0428 887 83984 Elgin Street Morwell 3840

Room 1 Cobb amp Co Building 199 Raymond St Sale

Metung Food amp Wine Festival

Kate Brilli

How often in our current times do we hear the words lsquofrom the heartrsquo or lsquofollow your heartrsquo How many of us have ever stopped to consider exactly what these words really mean

I have been focusing my at-tention on these sentiments and would like to look more closely at following my heart This is what I found To follow the heart is not necessarily going to rid you of the fear you are perceiving in the cur-rent moment it may even acceler-ate the feeling of fear

By standing on the edge of our comfort zones we have two choic-es to move forward and step into the perceived fear or step back and put lsquochangersquo out of our mind and continue in our current hold-ing pattern and hope the intensity passes only to find that the fear in-creases

Whenever we follow our hearts our hearts may lead us into unchartered territory or rough wa-ters this is part of the preparation for opening ourselves up to the new changes ahead When we fol-low our hearts we allow our souls path to guide us through life and all feelings of regret frustration and hopelessness leave us Accept-ance compassion and forgiveness become part of us and this energy expands so we have more of this in our lives

There is a fine line between fear and love The adrenalin that is pre-sent in both cases is the same and we must embrace this energy force and step into it completely com-mitted without doubt to receive the awesomeness of life To deny this force is to deny lsquolifeforcersquo This may leave you frustrated and stuck in old patterns finding new habits to distract you from your discomfort about being in your present state Resulting in stag-nant energy or lifeforce

To follow our hearts is to do so with faith to let go of conditions and expectations of how things ldquoshouldrdquo be and accept how things are It is to allow ourselves to be open to receiving our manifesta-tion in its pure form without ma-nipulation from our own restric-tive minds and negative thoughts Our thoughts dictate our reality FEAR is an acronym for ldquofalse evidence appearing realrdquo Hence we all have different fears based on our experiences in this world To assist your healing in any form you must embrace the FEAR with LOVE and follow your heart Ac-cept the journey no matter how treacherous it may seem from your current viewpoint and have faith that it will lead you to greener pastures Following your heart and following your passion will always lead to LOVE

I will leave you with this quote from Rumisrsquo book of poems this is a translation of the love poem Rumi tells us the supreme secret of the inner journey is the path of love

If we can possess our whole heart with contemplation of the beloved we will experience the wonders and beauty of the uni-verse

Kate our feature writer is a mental health worker and cur-rently studying her Bachelor of Writing

Messages from the HeartSpirit Mind amp Body

Food amp Wine on the GreenSunday June 10 Metung Village Green

Whether you come by car by boat by bicycle or simply walk come anyway you can to the inau-gural Metung Food and Wine Festival on Queens Birthday long weekend June 9 and 10

On Saturday June 9 the Festival kicks off with the monthly Metung Farmers Market on the Village Green in central Metung

Always a huge selection of locally produced or grown food wine honey and fresh produce Many of our local growers and manufacturers find their way to the Metung market every first Saturday of the month to mix and mingle with visitors the locals and other stall holders

On Sunday from 11am till 4pm the Village Green

will be transformed by a large Event Marquee hold-ing the best East Gippsland has to offer

Eight local wineries will be present allowing you to sample their produce or purchase for later con-sumption The best of East Gippslandrsquos eateries will also be there showcasing the remarkable talent our local producers have when it comes to creating food for your delight

Alongside the Festival will be an art and craft exhibition appropriately titled ldquoThe Colour of Me-tungrdquo open all day Saturday and Sunday

On Monday morning hundreds of Hot Rods will roll into town promising a fantastic display of classic motoring

22 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Markets in Gippsland

LATROBEREH Cork Club Craft Market2nd Saturday of the month(Sept to May)Kay Street Gardens TraralgonContact 0487 342 675

Latrobe Country MarketEvery Sunday 830am - 130 pmLatrobe Road MorwellContact 0407 532 957

Traralgon Farmers Market4th Sat of the month 8am-1pmKay Street GardensContact 5174 2279

Old Gippstown Market - Moe3rd Sat of the month 9am-2pmOld Gippstown Heritage ParkContact 5127 3082

BAW BAWDrouin Craft amp ProduceCivic Park Drouin3rd Sat of month 8am-1230pmContact 0428 252 440

Rokeby Community MarketMain Road Rokeby2nd Sat of month 8am-1pmSeptember to MayContact 56 26 8523

Longwarry Fire Brigade MarketBennett St Longwarry1st Sunday of Month 8am-1pmMarch to DecemberContact 0419 158 946

Yarragon Community Craft amp Produce Market4th Sat of the month 9am-2pmYarragon Public HallCampbell St YarragonContact 5634 2209

EAST GIPPSLANDFarmers MarketSecondary College OvalMcKean St Bairnsdale1st Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5156 9342

Surf Club MarketForeshore Rotundanear the FootbridgeLakes Entrance1st Sun of month 9am-3pmContact 5153 1916

Metung Farmers MarketVillage Green Metung2nd Sat of month 830am-1pmContact 0458 431 844

Paynesville Lions Club MarketGilsenan Reserve Prsquoville2nd Sun of month 8am-1pmContact 0400 327 526

Bairnsdale Uniting Church Car amp Boot MarketGreat Alpine Road Lucknow3rd Sat of month 830-1100am

Bruthen Village MarketBruthen Mechanics HallMain Street Bruthen4th Sat of month 9am-1pmContact 0428 501 634 or03 5156 4148

Lucknow MarketHowitt Park Lucknow4th Sun of month 830-1pmContact 5152 4662

Makers MarketEmporium of Handmade Waresfrom Maker to youBoucher Hall BairnsdaleSaturday June 2 - 9-2pmContact 0412 870 605 or 5152 5484

WELLINGTONHeyfield MarketJohn Greaves Memorial ParkTemple St Heyfield1st Sat of month from 8amContact 5148 0505

Wellington Farmers Market3rd Sat of month 8am-1pmCobb amp Co StablesRaymond Street Sale

Maffra Variety amp Farmers Market1st Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Cobb amp Co Stables Markets1st Sat - Variety Market 8am-1pm2nd Sun - Craft Market 9am-1pm3rd Sat - Farmers Market 8am-1pm4th Sun - Art amp Wine Market 1230-430Contact Mark 0408 057 772wwwcobbandcomarketcomau

Stratford Variety amp Farmers MarketApex Park Princes HighwayStratford4th Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Rosedale Community MarketPrince St Park Rosedale2nd Sun of month 7am-130pmContact 5199 2709

Sale Charity MarketThompson River Canal ReserveSale Gippsland3rd Sun of month 7am-1pmContact 5144 1258

Yarram Variety MarketGuideScout HallCnr Church Rd amp Sth Gipp Hwy1st Sun of month 8am-1pm

Additional markets in YarramPort Albert Regatta - April 8Rutters Park Yarram Tarra Festival - April 9 Monster MarketShowgrounds Buckley StPort Albert Hall Victoria St5th Sun in monthContact 5183 2649

SOUTH GIPPSLANDProm Farmers MarketFoster Showgrounds Foster3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5682 2654 or0427 809 509

Promontory Home Produce amp Craft MarketSundays - April 8 8am-2pmFoster Showgrounds FosterContact 5682 2654

Prom Country Farmers MarketMain St Foster

3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 680 8509

Tarwin Lower MarketTarwin Lower Memorial HallContact 5663 7345 or 5663 7505

Venus Bay Farmers MarketVenus Bay VillageJupiter Bvd Venus BayEvery Sunday in JanuaryContact 5664 0096

Mirboo Nth MarketBaromi Park Mirboo NthLast Sat of month 9am-2pmContact 5668 2465

Sth Gippsland Farmers MarketKoonwarra Memorial ParkKoonwarra1st Sat of month 830am startContact 0408 619 182

Kongwak MarketKorumburra-Wonthaggi Rd KongwakSundays 10-230pmContact 0417 142 478

Coal Creek Farmers MarketCoal Creek Community ParkKorumburra2nd Sat of month 8am-1pm

Toora MarketFormer Bonlac StoreJetty Road Toora2nd Sat of month 830am startContact 5686 2690

Loch Public Hall - Winter MarketLoch Public HallSmith Street Loch2nd Sun of month 9am-1pmMay to September onlyContact 5659 4305

Loch Village MarketRailway Siding Loch2nd Sun of month 830am startContact 5659 0212

Inverloch Farmers MarketThe Glade Inverloch3rd Sunday of month 8am-1pmContact 5664 0096

Chris amp KateFudge Coffee Relish

Spices and DukkahGluten Free Products

Tambo Gourmet Foods

P O Box 21 Swan Reach 3909Ph (03) 5156 4274

Email tambogourmetfoodsgmailcomwwwtambogourmetfoodscom

Locally grown produce is best for so many reasons Some choose to grown their own but what do you do with any excess If you canrsquot grow everything in your garden but still want locally grown even organic do you then resort to the supermarket

Herersquos an even better option Come down to the Cobb and Co Stables Market on a Friday and swap your produce with other growers You can offer fruits vegetables herbs preserves or any other home grownproduced items These can be swapped with other growers So if you have a bumper tomato crop but the zucchinis were a fail then bring your to-matoes and swap with the zucchini green thumb If you have no produce of your own then simply donate some funds which will then be passed on to a local charity

By being involved you will have a chance to network with other growers build community and reduce waste As an added bonus you will be able to increase the range of pro-duce in your kitchen that was grown locallyThis program commences on Friday 1st June 2012 at the Cobb and Co Stables Market complex between 12 and 1pm It is free to participate and if you have any enquiries please call Mark on 03 5143 0370

Bartering with your home grown produce

Huge indoorGarage Sale

Fourth Saturday of the monthindoor garage sale

Bring your garage sale to theCobb amp Co buildingin Raymond St Sale

$20 for 3 metre x 3 metre siteFill it to the brim with

your goods

23wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Cobb amp Co Stables26 MINI SHOPS

OPEN 7 DAYS - 9am - 5pm

A New Concept In Shopping All Under One Roof

199 Raymond St Sale and Rear Carpark Entrance in Desaily st Telephone 03 5143 0370 Mobile 0408 057 772

20 Indoor Party Plan Consultant

Huge 2 day party plan MarketExpo on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th

July 9am-4pm HUGE INDOOR GARAGE SALE-

Held Monthly next one Sat 236 4th Saturday of the

month indoors Cobb amp Co Stables Sale Idea is bring your garage sale to the

Cobb amp Co Building pay $2000 for your

3m by 3m site fill it to the brim with your

stuff 0408057772

Gippsland Market News

East Gippsland Eats was borne out of a lifelong passion for food shared by two sisters Lucy Carson and Jane McKay

Sixth generation Gippslanders they were born and raised in Mel-bourne but chose to return to their ancestral home to raise their fami-lies

Lucy is an Interior Designer who escaped the rat-race of Syd-ney to focus on Pilates and fitness instruction (she now runs Metung Fitness) while Jane has worked in marketing for many years coming from Melbourne a few years ago she currently works part time as well as freelance marketing

Lucyrsquos background in fitness lead to a natural interest in nu-trition and when she found that many of her clients neglected to eat breakfast Lucy came up with the healthiest solution she could find she started to give her clients her own ldquobrandrdquo of muesli a blend

that she had perfected over many years While at the same time Jane was asked to make biscuits for the guests at one of Metungrsquos premier resorts

While these two opportunities presented themselves separately with the serendipitous timing Lucy and Jane saw an opportunity to create a food business something they had both always dreamed of and East Gippsland Eats was born

Seeing the local Farmersrsquo mar-kets as a great place to start Lucy and Jane set to work in Janersquos commercial-grade kitchen in Bru-then Jane as chief cookie-creator and Lucy as master muesli-maker The sisters debuted their home made muesli and biscuits at the Metung Market in October and have become regulars at the mar-kets around the area

Next time yoursquore at a market in the East Gippsland area make sure you stop by

wwweastgippslandeatscomau

See us at the Metung Food

amp Wine Festival

Local muesli andcookie makers

Standing Sculpture Workshop

At ldquoCobb amp Co Stablesrdquo 199 Raymond Street Sale

Come along and make your own beautiful outdoor fabric sculpture with Rhonda Hunt from ldquoFaeries with Attituderdquo Rhonda is a Certified Instructor with Powertex as well as the Victorian Distributor and Instructor Trainer

Sculptures are made using Powertex a water-based non-toxic fabric hardener that has the AP ACMI award You are able to choose from a fisherman faerie culturally based figures or elegant lady A wide selection of colours and fabric are available for the sculpture as well as a choice of bases such as rocks treated pine or natural timber

The new African sculpted heads will also be available for use

Sunday 17th June 930am ndash 400pm All materials are supplied for the workshop just bring your creativity You will need to wear old clothing or bring a

protective apron and it is best not to wear jewellery Tea and coffee available BYO lunch or purchase at nearby venues Cost for the workshop is $160

Mask Sculptureworkshops for kidsWednesday June 27 - $35Wednesday July 4 - $45

Plenty is happening at the Cobb amp Co Markets in Ray-mond Street Sale

These workshops costing $35 for Junersquos Faeries and $45 for Ju-lyrsquos Masks are a perfect creative expression for your kids to enjoy

24 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gluten Free Health Products

Gluten Free Batterbrings joy back toFish amp Chip feasts

About 12 years ago Guy Plateau from Lakes Entrance was looking for a new product he could create His reasons being competition in the fast food industry was cut-throat and he was looking for something dif-ferent to focus his attention on

First Guy tried playing around with different combinations of flours when preparing his batter mixes in LrsquoOcean Fish amp Chips Lakes En-trance

Without any great successes he then happened to be discussing it with his doctor

His doctorrsquos suggestions led him to start experimenting with different versions of a gluten free mixture

At the time there was not much interest in gluten allergies or their re-actions with different people Gluten free dietry requirements were not as popular or well known

After a few samples had been cre-ated Guy sent them off for testing with the Coeliac Society

Upon receipt of Guyrsquos samples they taste tested them and were pleasantly surprised

Their first orders were for sending our samples to their clients number-

ing at the time only a few hundred Australia wide

Since then production has in-creased one hundred fold and Coe-liac sufferers Australia wide now purchase and insist on Guyrsquos original Health Wise Batter Mix

About one year ago Guy sold his business to Bill Boros

Bill has been eager to continue Guyrsquos commitment to providing a healthy alternative to traditional bat-ter mixes sold by take away food out-lets

Bill has not only continued the project but increased distribution throughout the country considerably

When you now order your fish and chips if you see the Health Wise logo make sure you request a ldquoglu-ten free batter pleaserdquo

Full details on Health Wise Batter Mix can be found at wwwcrispybat-tercomau

SomervillersquosWholesaler takeson Crispy Batter

Somervillersquos Wholesale Foods situated in Sale Victoria have been in the food business since 1943

Formerly known as the Hawthorn Dairy they used to bottle and deliver fresh milk using a horse and cart

In 2007 Somervillersquos moved to their present location in 12 Invictus Court Sale to expand both the business and the product range

Now they wholesale over 1500 different product lines

ranging from dry foods chilled frozen meat seafood milk juice packaging and ice products All products are available to food retailers

Owners Andrew and Karen Somerville are pleased to be associated with Crispy Batter supplying food outlets in Mel-bourne and Gippsland with a healthy alternative

Wheat FreeGluten FreeYeast Free

No Salt or SugarNo Dairy products or

Artificial Colors amp Flavors

Enquiries for Crispy Battersalessomervillesnetauwwwsomervillesnetau

Tel 03 5144 2585

Bill Boros - Manager Crispy BatterTel 0429 336 080

wwwcrispybattercomau

Page 19: Gippslander June 2012

19wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Loch Food amp Wine Festival

Carringtons of Loch Village

Open 7 days Ph 5659 4215 wwwcarringtonscomau

LampsClocksKitchenalia2nd hand furniture

Proud supporter of Loch Village Food amp Wine Festival

Loch Food amp Wine FestivalQueens Birthday Long Weekend June 2 - June 11

For the 5th year in a row the Historic Loch Village is putting on their Food amp Wine Festival

With activities planned from Saturday June 2 through to Mon-day June 11 it promises to be the biggest and best yet

The Festival kicks off with a Festival Opening Railway Dinner on Saturday June 2 at 630pm

The train departs Loch Station with the Queenrsquos Jubilee as the theme Bookings are essential for this train trip of a lifetime so book early on 03 5659 4215

Sunday Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee Thanksgiving Service at 930am then a Jubilee Lunch and the launch of Loch Village Street by Street at midday

Monday Lighting of the Dia-mond Jubilee Beacon and a family BBQ at the Loch Primary School

Tuesday through to Friday A Taste of Gippsland at different Vil-lage Eateries around Loch

Saturday June 9 The Wine-makerrsquos Dinner at the Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar Bookings es-sential on 03 5659 4488

Sunday June 10 The Main Event - Street Festival featuring over 50 food and wine producers from the region

Entry to the Festival is $15 which includes all your food and wine tasting an information pack and souvenir tasting glass

Childrenrsquos activities will in-clude Barn Buddies and cake decorating The South Gippsland Wind Orchestra will be playing along with the Wonthaggi Citizens Band and Green Velvet

Ample parking is available with the main event being held near the Loch Memorial Recrea-tion Reserve

For up to date information on all their events and festival details visit their website at wwwlochvil-lagefoodandwinefestivalcomau or visit their Facebook page for program details

Donrsquot forget their markets on Sunday

Bed amp Breakfast Accommodation

Bottle Shop Fine Dining Featuring Local Produce and Gluten Free Dinner Parties a Speciality

2 Smith Street LochPhone 5659 4446

Cosy Kitchen Loch

Tracey amp Kayla Pepperell27 Victoria Street

Loch Vic 3945

Ph 5659 4455

Fresh Country BreakfastsDelicious LunchesDevonshire TeasCoffee amp CakeGluten Free Products

F u l l y L i c e n s e d

Open 7 DaysSeasonally Influenced Menu

Spacious Indoor amp Outdoor DiningGreat Family Atmosphere

Ideal For Meetings or CelebrationsCatering amp Special Occasion

-Cakes To OrderHuge Range of Local Produce

-Gift Hampers AvailableFair Trade amp Unique Teas Coffee amp Hot Chocolate

10 Smith Street Loch Village 3945Ph 5659 4466

20 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Travelling Gippsland

Just what do you do with your old faded tattered car seats Do you rip them out and replace them cover them with fake car seat covers or would a complete re-cover be the answer

That all depends on what yoursquore dealing with I wouldnrsquot think recov-ering the seats in a 1979 Mazda 323 would be a project worthy of the time effort and dollars

If however that car was a 1962 EJ Holden then itrsquos a different story Around Gippsland we have many well trained and experienced mo-

tor trimmers that would satisfactorily complete your project with all the love and care as if you were doing it yourself

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery has been successfully operating in Moe since 1991 operating part time from 1999 until Oct 2011 when Rob returned to full time trading

With 32 yearsrsquo experience Rob can handle everything from minor re-pairs to full custom re-trims Rob has experience on vintage classic and modern vehicles and has also worked on trucks buses caravans and even planes

He is well respected for his work on boats doing canopies and inte-rior work and householdoffice upholstery Rob prides himself on quality workmanship and materials Enquiries can be directed to Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery 0418 512 716

With boating and fishing being such a large part of life in Gippsland the Gippsland Squadron of the Australian Vol-unteer Coast Guard keep both tourists and locals safe on the water 24 hours a day seven days a week

The Gippsland Squadron con-sists of six flotillas located at Mal-lacoota Lakes Entrance Port Al-bert Port Welshpool Marlo and Paynesville

Manned by a group of passion-ate volunteers each flotilla deals with a unique range of assists be it a vessel that has run aground in the Gippsland Lakes or a vessel that is experiencing mechanical problems and is being battered and bruised by violent weather offshore

With regular training and state-of-the-art equipment the volun-teer members and their respective flotillas are always up to the task

With the ever-growing numbers of tourists coming to enjoy Gipp-sland the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard has recognized the need to grow their numbers in the region which has resulted in a re-cruitment drive for new members

Volunteering has a meaningful positive impact on your commu-nity so why not consider joining

The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard values the uniqueness and diversity of every individual and welcomes any inquiries you may have It guards the coast in the most effective way by education example examination and finally by search and rescue

If you want more information or want to become a part of Coast Guard contact sadcogippcoast-guardcomau for more informa-tion

You can keep up to date with the latest Coast Guard Victoria news by Liking us on Facebook or follow us on twitter by search-ing for CGMelb

For help from Coast Guard on the water you can call 03 9598 7003 ndash in an emergency call 000 and ask for the Water Police

Get active amp save lives

Master Upholstererscreate new from old

Country CruiseHot Rod Weekend

Queens Birthday WeekendLakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance will be thumping with the sounds of Hot Rods over the Queenrsquos Birthday Long Weekend June 7 8 amp 9

The Thunderbirds Rod and Custom Club are holding their regular Country Cruise Hot Rod Weekend and itrsquos promising to be the best yet

Hundreds of hot rods are expected in Lakes Entrance on Saturday for the Hot Rods Alrsquofresco to be held in Myer Street All cars will be on display as judges hand out awards and you get to chat with the owners

There will be plenty of kids activities music and cars cars cars Sat-urday night sees the Pie Night at the Lakes Entrance Golf Club with tickets only $10 per head

On Sunday the hot rods cruise to Paynesville making it possibly the largest highway hot rod cruise in Australia Sunday night sees more en-tertainment at the Lakes Sports and Community Club

Maffra Motor MuseumHOLDEN Display -

JulyNovemberOpen Day - 8th July

Classic vehicles amp Clubs welcome

Open Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon 10am - 4pmamp all School Holidays

1a Sale RoadMaffra Vic 3860 - Ph (03) 5147 3223wwwgippslandvehiclecollectionorgau

Aus Caravan Repairs

Stop those Water Leaks

Mention this ad for a Free Roof Inspection

ldquoAuthorised Insurance RepairerrdquoBrakes amp Servicing

82 PRINCE STREET ROSEDALEPhone Rod 5199 2798 FAX 5199 2886 MOB 0457 604 930

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming amp Upholstery

Cars Trucks Boats Planes Household Upholstery

Over 30 Years Experience in Classic amp Vintage Cars

31 Alexander Ave(Po Box 237)

Moe Vic 38250418 512 716

Gippsland has six flotillas of Coast Guard vesselsLakes Entrance Mallacoota Port Albert Port Welshpool

Marlo and Paynesville

21wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

ldquoLook Into Me EyezrdquoLet us help you unlock your unconscious mind

Non Invasive Gastric Banding Smoking Cannabis Addiction Relaxation Phobias

OCD Ultimate Body WrapsLearn to Learn and more

Gift Vouchers Available

ldquoWe will not make you bark like a chickenrdquoCertified Practionerrsquos of Hypnotherapy

Jacinta 0401 353 939 Mandy 0428 887 83984 Elgin Street Morwell 3840

Room 1 Cobb amp Co Building 199 Raymond St Sale

Metung Food amp Wine Festival

Kate Brilli

How often in our current times do we hear the words lsquofrom the heartrsquo or lsquofollow your heartrsquo How many of us have ever stopped to consider exactly what these words really mean

I have been focusing my at-tention on these sentiments and would like to look more closely at following my heart This is what I found To follow the heart is not necessarily going to rid you of the fear you are perceiving in the cur-rent moment it may even acceler-ate the feeling of fear

By standing on the edge of our comfort zones we have two choic-es to move forward and step into the perceived fear or step back and put lsquochangersquo out of our mind and continue in our current hold-ing pattern and hope the intensity passes only to find that the fear in-creases

Whenever we follow our hearts our hearts may lead us into unchartered territory or rough wa-ters this is part of the preparation for opening ourselves up to the new changes ahead When we fol-low our hearts we allow our souls path to guide us through life and all feelings of regret frustration and hopelessness leave us Accept-ance compassion and forgiveness become part of us and this energy expands so we have more of this in our lives

There is a fine line between fear and love The adrenalin that is pre-sent in both cases is the same and we must embrace this energy force and step into it completely com-mitted without doubt to receive the awesomeness of life To deny this force is to deny lsquolifeforcersquo This may leave you frustrated and stuck in old patterns finding new habits to distract you from your discomfort about being in your present state Resulting in stag-nant energy or lifeforce

To follow our hearts is to do so with faith to let go of conditions and expectations of how things ldquoshouldrdquo be and accept how things are It is to allow ourselves to be open to receiving our manifesta-tion in its pure form without ma-nipulation from our own restric-tive minds and negative thoughts Our thoughts dictate our reality FEAR is an acronym for ldquofalse evidence appearing realrdquo Hence we all have different fears based on our experiences in this world To assist your healing in any form you must embrace the FEAR with LOVE and follow your heart Ac-cept the journey no matter how treacherous it may seem from your current viewpoint and have faith that it will lead you to greener pastures Following your heart and following your passion will always lead to LOVE

I will leave you with this quote from Rumisrsquo book of poems this is a translation of the love poem Rumi tells us the supreme secret of the inner journey is the path of love

If we can possess our whole heart with contemplation of the beloved we will experience the wonders and beauty of the uni-verse

Kate our feature writer is a mental health worker and cur-rently studying her Bachelor of Writing

Messages from the HeartSpirit Mind amp Body

Food amp Wine on the GreenSunday June 10 Metung Village Green

Whether you come by car by boat by bicycle or simply walk come anyway you can to the inau-gural Metung Food and Wine Festival on Queens Birthday long weekend June 9 and 10

On Saturday June 9 the Festival kicks off with the monthly Metung Farmers Market on the Village Green in central Metung

Always a huge selection of locally produced or grown food wine honey and fresh produce Many of our local growers and manufacturers find their way to the Metung market every first Saturday of the month to mix and mingle with visitors the locals and other stall holders

On Sunday from 11am till 4pm the Village Green

will be transformed by a large Event Marquee hold-ing the best East Gippsland has to offer

Eight local wineries will be present allowing you to sample their produce or purchase for later con-sumption The best of East Gippslandrsquos eateries will also be there showcasing the remarkable talent our local producers have when it comes to creating food for your delight

Alongside the Festival will be an art and craft exhibition appropriately titled ldquoThe Colour of Me-tungrdquo open all day Saturday and Sunday

On Monday morning hundreds of Hot Rods will roll into town promising a fantastic display of classic motoring

22 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Markets in Gippsland

LATROBEREH Cork Club Craft Market2nd Saturday of the month(Sept to May)Kay Street Gardens TraralgonContact 0487 342 675

Latrobe Country MarketEvery Sunday 830am - 130 pmLatrobe Road MorwellContact 0407 532 957

Traralgon Farmers Market4th Sat of the month 8am-1pmKay Street GardensContact 5174 2279

Old Gippstown Market - Moe3rd Sat of the month 9am-2pmOld Gippstown Heritage ParkContact 5127 3082

BAW BAWDrouin Craft amp ProduceCivic Park Drouin3rd Sat of month 8am-1230pmContact 0428 252 440

Rokeby Community MarketMain Road Rokeby2nd Sat of month 8am-1pmSeptember to MayContact 56 26 8523

Longwarry Fire Brigade MarketBennett St Longwarry1st Sunday of Month 8am-1pmMarch to DecemberContact 0419 158 946

Yarragon Community Craft amp Produce Market4th Sat of the month 9am-2pmYarragon Public HallCampbell St YarragonContact 5634 2209

EAST GIPPSLANDFarmers MarketSecondary College OvalMcKean St Bairnsdale1st Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5156 9342

Surf Club MarketForeshore Rotundanear the FootbridgeLakes Entrance1st Sun of month 9am-3pmContact 5153 1916

Metung Farmers MarketVillage Green Metung2nd Sat of month 830am-1pmContact 0458 431 844

Paynesville Lions Club MarketGilsenan Reserve Prsquoville2nd Sun of month 8am-1pmContact 0400 327 526

Bairnsdale Uniting Church Car amp Boot MarketGreat Alpine Road Lucknow3rd Sat of month 830-1100am

Bruthen Village MarketBruthen Mechanics HallMain Street Bruthen4th Sat of month 9am-1pmContact 0428 501 634 or03 5156 4148

Lucknow MarketHowitt Park Lucknow4th Sun of month 830-1pmContact 5152 4662

Makers MarketEmporium of Handmade Waresfrom Maker to youBoucher Hall BairnsdaleSaturday June 2 - 9-2pmContact 0412 870 605 or 5152 5484

WELLINGTONHeyfield MarketJohn Greaves Memorial ParkTemple St Heyfield1st Sat of month from 8amContact 5148 0505

Wellington Farmers Market3rd Sat of month 8am-1pmCobb amp Co StablesRaymond Street Sale

Maffra Variety amp Farmers Market1st Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Cobb amp Co Stables Markets1st Sat - Variety Market 8am-1pm2nd Sun - Craft Market 9am-1pm3rd Sat - Farmers Market 8am-1pm4th Sun - Art amp Wine Market 1230-430Contact Mark 0408 057 772wwwcobbandcomarketcomau

Stratford Variety amp Farmers MarketApex Park Princes HighwayStratford4th Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Rosedale Community MarketPrince St Park Rosedale2nd Sun of month 7am-130pmContact 5199 2709

Sale Charity MarketThompson River Canal ReserveSale Gippsland3rd Sun of month 7am-1pmContact 5144 1258

Yarram Variety MarketGuideScout HallCnr Church Rd amp Sth Gipp Hwy1st Sun of month 8am-1pm

Additional markets in YarramPort Albert Regatta - April 8Rutters Park Yarram Tarra Festival - April 9 Monster MarketShowgrounds Buckley StPort Albert Hall Victoria St5th Sun in monthContact 5183 2649

SOUTH GIPPSLANDProm Farmers MarketFoster Showgrounds Foster3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5682 2654 or0427 809 509

Promontory Home Produce amp Craft MarketSundays - April 8 8am-2pmFoster Showgrounds FosterContact 5682 2654

Prom Country Farmers MarketMain St Foster

3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 680 8509

Tarwin Lower MarketTarwin Lower Memorial HallContact 5663 7345 or 5663 7505

Venus Bay Farmers MarketVenus Bay VillageJupiter Bvd Venus BayEvery Sunday in JanuaryContact 5664 0096

Mirboo Nth MarketBaromi Park Mirboo NthLast Sat of month 9am-2pmContact 5668 2465

Sth Gippsland Farmers MarketKoonwarra Memorial ParkKoonwarra1st Sat of month 830am startContact 0408 619 182

Kongwak MarketKorumburra-Wonthaggi Rd KongwakSundays 10-230pmContact 0417 142 478

Coal Creek Farmers MarketCoal Creek Community ParkKorumburra2nd Sat of month 8am-1pm

Toora MarketFormer Bonlac StoreJetty Road Toora2nd Sat of month 830am startContact 5686 2690

Loch Public Hall - Winter MarketLoch Public HallSmith Street Loch2nd Sun of month 9am-1pmMay to September onlyContact 5659 4305

Loch Village MarketRailway Siding Loch2nd Sun of month 830am startContact 5659 0212

Inverloch Farmers MarketThe Glade Inverloch3rd Sunday of month 8am-1pmContact 5664 0096

Chris amp KateFudge Coffee Relish

Spices and DukkahGluten Free Products

Tambo Gourmet Foods

P O Box 21 Swan Reach 3909Ph (03) 5156 4274

Email tambogourmetfoodsgmailcomwwwtambogourmetfoodscom

Locally grown produce is best for so many reasons Some choose to grown their own but what do you do with any excess If you canrsquot grow everything in your garden but still want locally grown even organic do you then resort to the supermarket

Herersquos an even better option Come down to the Cobb and Co Stables Market on a Friday and swap your produce with other growers You can offer fruits vegetables herbs preserves or any other home grownproduced items These can be swapped with other growers So if you have a bumper tomato crop but the zucchinis were a fail then bring your to-matoes and swap with the zucchini green thumb If you have no produce of your own then simply donate some funds which will then be passed on to a local charity

By being involved you will have a chance to network with other growers build community and reduce waste As an added bonus you will be able to increase the range of pro-duce in your kitchen that was grown locallyThis program commences on Friday 1st June 2012 at the Cobb and Co Stables Market complex between 12 and 1pm It is free to participate and if you have any enquiries please call Mark on 03 5143 0370

Bartering with your home grown produce

Huge indoorGarage Sale

Fourth Saturday of the monthindoor garage sale

Bring your garage sale to theCobb amp Co buildingin Raymond St Sale

$20 for 3 metre x 3 metre siteFill it to the brim with

your goods

23wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Cobb amp Co Stables26 MINI SHOPS

OPEN 7 DAYS - 9am - 5pm

A New Concept In Shopping All Under One Roof

199 Raymond St Sale and Rear Carpark Entrance in Desaily st Telephone 03 5143 0370 Mobile 0408 057 772

20 Indoor Party Plan Consultant

Huge 2 day party plan MarketExpo on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th

July 9am-4pm HUGE INDOOR GARAGE SALE-

Held Monthly next one Sat 236 4th Saturday of the

month indoors Cobb amp Co Stables Sale Idea is bring your garage sale to the

Cobb amp Co Building pay $2000 for your

3m by 3m site fill it to the brim with your

stuff 0408057772

Gippsland Market News

East Gippsland Eats was borne out of a lifelong passion for food shared by two sisters Lucy Carson and Jane McKay

Sixth generation Gippslanders they were born and raised in Mel-bourne but chose to return to their ancestral home to raise their fami-lies

Lucy is an Interior Designer who escaped the rat-race of Syd-ney to focus on Pilates and fitness instruction (she now runs Metung Fitness) while Jane has worked in marketing for many years coming from Melbourne a few years ago she currently works part time as well as freelance marketing

Lucyrsquos background in fitness lead to a natural interest in nu-trition and when she found that many of her clients neglected to eat breakfast Lucy came up with the healthiest solution she could find she started to give her clients her own ldquobrandrdquo of muesli a blend

that she had perfected over many years While at the same time Jane was asked to make biscuits for the guests at one of Metungrsquos premier resorts

While these two opportunities presented themselves separately with the serendipitous timing Lucy and Jane saw an opportunity to create a food business something they had both always dreamed of and East Gippsland Eats was born

Seeing the local Farmersrsquo mar-kets as a great place to start Lucy and Jane set to work in Janersquos commercial-grade kitchen in Bru-then Jane as chief cookie-creator and Lucy as master muesli-maker The sisters debuted their home made muesli and biscuits at the Metung Market in October and have become regulars at the mar-kets around the area

Next time yoursquore at a market in the East Gippsland area make sure you stop by

wwweastgippslandeatscomau

See us at the Metung Food

amp Wine Festival

Local muesli andcookie makers

Standing Sculpture Workshop

At ldquoCobb amp Co Stablesrdquo 199 Raymond Street Sale

Come along and make your own beautiful outdoor fabric sculpture with Rhonda Hunt from ldquoFaeries with Attituderdquo Rhonda is a Certified Instructor with Powertex as well as the Victorian Distributor and Instructor Trainer

Sculptures are made using Powertex a water-based non-toxic fabric hardener that has the AP ACMI award You are able to choose from a fisherman faerie culturally based figures or elegant lady A wide selection of colours and fabric are available for the sculpture as well as a choice of bases such as rocks treated pine or natural timber

The new African sculpted heads will also be available for use

Sunday 17th June 930am ndash 400pm All materials are supplied for the workshop just bring your creativity You will need to wear old clothing or bring a

protective apron and it is best not to wear jewellery Tea and coffee available BYO lunch or purchase at nearby venues Cost for the workshop is $160

Mask Sculptureworkshops for kidsWednesday June 27 - $35Wednesday July 4 - $45

Plenty is happening at the Cobb amp Co Markets in Ray-mond Street Sale

These workshops costing $35 for Junersquos Faeries and $45 for Ju-lyrsquos Masks are a perfect creative expression for your kids to enjoy

24 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gluten Free Health Products

Gluten Free Batterbrings joy back toFish amp Chip feasts

About 12 years ago Guy Plateau from Lakes Entrance was looking for a new product he could create His reasons being competition in the fast food industry was cut-throat and he was looking for something dif-ferent to focus his attention on

First Guy tried playing around with different combinations of flours when preparing his batter mixes in LrsquoOcean Fish amp Chips Lakes En-trance

Without any great successes he then happened to be discussing it with his doctor

His doctorrsquos suggestions led him to start experimenting with different versions of a gluten free mixture

At the time there was not much interest in gluten allergies or their re-actions with different people Gluten free dietry requirements were not as popular or well known

After a few samples had been cre-ated Guy sent them off for testing with the Coeliac Society

Upon receipt of Guyrsquos samples they taste tested them and were pleasantly surprised

Their first orders were for sending our samples to their clients number-

ing at the time only a few hundred Australia wide

Since then production has in-creased one hundred fold and Coe-liac sufferers Australia wide now purchase and insist on Guyrsquos original Health Wise Batter Mix

About one year ago Guy sold his business to Bill Boros

Bill has been eager to continue Guyrsquos commitment to providing a healthy alternative to traditional bat-ter mixes sold by take away food out-lets

Bill has not only continued the project but increased distribution throughout the country considerably

When you now order your fish and chips if you see the Health Wise logo make sure you request a ldquoglu-ten free batter pleaserdquo

Full details on Health Wise Batter Mix can be found at wwwcrispybat-tercomau

SomervillersquosWholesaler takeson Crispy Batter

Somervillersquos Wholesale Foods situated in Sale Victoria have been in the food business since 1943

Formerly known as the Hawthorn Dairy they used to bottle and deliver fresh milk using a horse and cart

In 2007 Somervillersquos moved to their present location in 12 Invictus Court Sale to expand both the business and the product range

Now they wholesale over 1500 different product lines

ranging from dry foods chilled frozen meat seafood milk juice packaging and ice products All products are available to food retailers

Owners Andrew and Karen Somerville are pleased to be associated with Crispy Batter supplying food outlets in Mel-bourne and Gippsland with a healthy alternative

Wheat FreeGluten FreeYeast Free

No Salt or SugarNo Dairy products or

Artificial Colors amp Flavors

Enquiries for Crispy Battersalessomervillesnetauwwwsomervillesnetau

Tel 03 5144 2585

Bill Boros - Manager Crispy BatterTel 0429 336 080

wwwcrispybattercomau

Page 20: Gippslander June 2012

20 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Travelling Gippsland

Just what do you do with your old faded tattered car seats Do you rip them out and replace them cover them with fake car seat covers or would a complete re-cover be the answer

That all depends on what yoursquore dealing with I wouldnrsquot think recov-ering the seats in a 1979 Mazda 323 would be a project worthy of the time effort and dollars

If however that car was a 1962 EJ Holden then itrsquos a different story Around Gippsland we have many well trained and experienced mo-

tor trimmers that would satisfactorily complete your project with all the love and care as if you were doing it yourself

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery has been successfully operating in Moe since 1991 operating part time from 1999 until Oct 2011 when Rob returned to full time trading

With 32 yearsrsquo experience Rob can handle everything from minor re-pairs to full custom re-trims Rob has experience on vintage classic and modern vehicles and has also worked on trucks buses caravans and even planes

He is well respected for his work on boats doing canopies and inte-rior work and householdoffice upholstery Rob prides himself on quality workmanship and materials Enquiries can be directed to Rob Geisler Motor Trimming and Upholstery 0418 512 716

With boating and fishing being such a large part of life in Gippsland the Gippsland Squadron of the Australian Vol-unteer Coast Guard keep both tourists and locals safe on the water 24 hours a day seven days a week

The Gippsland Squadron con-sists of six flotillas located at Mal-lacoota Lakes Entrance Port Al-bert Port Welshpool Marlo and Paynesville

Manned by a group of passion-ate volunteers each flotilla deals with a unique range of assists be it a vessel that has run aground in the Gippsland Lakes or a vessel that is experiencing mechanical problems and is being battered and bruised by violent weather offshore

With regular training and state-of-the-art equipment the volun-teer members and their respective flotillas are always up to the task

With the ever-growing numbers of tourists coming to enjoy Gipp-sland the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard has recognized the need to grow their numbers in the region which has resulted in a re-cruitment drive for new members

Volunteering has a meaningful positive impact on your commu-nity so why not consider joining

The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard values the uniqueness and diversity of every individual and welcomes any inquiries you may have It guards the coast in the most effective way by education example examination and finally by search and rescue

If you want more information or want to become a part of Coast Guard contact sadcogippcoast-guardcomau for more informa-tion

You can keep up to date with the latest Coast Guard Victoria news by Liking us on Facebook or follow us on twitter by search-ing for CGMelb

For help from Coast Guard on the water you can call 03 9598 7003 ndash in an emergency call 000 and ask for the Water Police

Get active amp save lives

Master Upholstererscreate new from old

Country CruiseHot Rod Weekend

Queens Birthday WeekendLakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance will be thumping with the sounds of Hot Rods over the Queenrsquos Birthday Long Weekend June 7 8 amp 9

The Thunderbirds Rod and Custom Club are holding their regular Country Cruise Hot Rod Weekend and itrsquos promising to be the best yet

Hundreds of hot rods are expected in Lakes Entrance on Saturday for the Hot Rods Alrsquofresco to be held in Myer Street All cars will be on display as judges hand out awards and you get to chat with the owners

There will be plenty of kids activities music and cars cars cars Sat-urday night sees the Pie Night at the Lakes Entrance Golf Club with tickets only $10 per head

On Sunday the hot rods cruise to Paynesville making it possibly the largest highway hot rod cruise in Australia Sunday night sees more en-tertainment at the Lakes Sports and Community Club

Maffra Motor MuseumHOLDEN Display -

JulyNovemberOpen Day - 8th July

Classic vehicles amp Clubs welcome

Open Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon 10am - 4pmamp all School Holidays

1a Sale RoadMaffra Vic 3860 - Ph (03) 5147 3223wwwgippslandvehiclecollectionorgau

Aus Caravan Repairs

Stop those Water Leaks

Mention this ad for a Free Roof Inspection

ldquoAuthorised Insurance RepairerrdquoBrakes amp Servicing

82 PRINCE STREET ROSEDALEPhone Rod 5199 2798 FAX 5199 2886 MOB 0457 604 930

Rob Geisler Motor Trimming amp Upholstery

Cars Trucks Boats Planes Household Upholstery

Over 30 Years Experience in Classic amp Vintage Cars

31 Alexander Ave(Po Box 237)

Moe Vic 38250418 512 716

Gippsland has six flotillas of Coast Guard vesselsLakes Entrance Mallacoota Port Albert Port Welshpool

Marlo and Paynesville

21wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

ldquoLook Into Me EyezrdquoLet us help you unlock your unconscious mind

Non Invasive Gastric Banding Smoking Cannabis Addiction Relaxation Phobias

OCD Ultimate Body WrapsLearn to Learn and more

Gift Vouchers Available

ldquoWe will not make you bark like a chickenrdquoCertified Practionerrsquos of Hypnotherapy

Jacinta 0401 353 939 Mandy 0428 887 83984 Elgin Street Morwell 3840

Room 1 Cobb amp Co Building 199 Raymond St Sale

Metung Food amp Wine Festival

Kate Brilli

How often in our current times do we hear the words lsquofrom the heartrsquo or lsquofollow your heartrsquo How many of us have ever stopped to consider exactly what these words really mean

I have been focusing my at-tention on these sentiments and would like to look more closely at following my heart This is what I found To follow the heart is not necessarily going to rid you of the fear you are perceiving in the cur-rent moment it may even acceler-ate the feeling of fear

By standing on the edge of our comfort zones we have two choic-es to move forward and step into the perceived fear or step back and put lsquochangersquo out of our mind and continue in our current hold-ing pattern and hope the intensity passes only to find that the fear in-creases

Whenever we follow our hearts our hearts may lead us into unchartered territory or rough wa-ters this is part of the preparation for opening ourselves up to the new changes ahead When we fol-low our hearts we allow our souls path to guide us through life and all feelings of regret frustration and hopelessness leave us Accept-ance compassion and forgiveness become part of us and this energy expands so we have more of this in our lives

There is a fine line between fear and love The adrenalin that is pre-sent in both cases is the same and we must embrace this energy force and step into it completely com-mitted without doubt to receive the awesomeness of life To deny this force is to deny lsquolifeforcersquo This may leave you frustrated and stuck in old patterns finding new habits to distract you from your discomfort about being in your present state Resulting in stag-nant energy or lifeforce

To follow our hearts is to do so with faith to let go of conditions and expectations of how things ldquoshouldrdquo be and accept how things are It is to allow ourselves to be open to receiving our manifesta-tion in its pure form without ma-nipulation from our own restric-tive minds and negative thoughts Our thoughts dictate our reality FEAR is an acronym for ldquofalse evidence appearing realrdquo Hence we all have different fears based on our experiences in this world To assist your healing in any form you must embrace the FEAR with LOVE and follow your heart Ac-cept the journey no matter how treacherous it may seem from your current viewpoint and have faith that it will lead you to greener pastures Following your heart and following your passion will always lead to LOVE

I will leave you with this quote from Rumisrsquo book of poems this is a translation of the love poem Rumi tells us the supreme secret of the inner journey is the path of love

If we can possess our whole heart with contemplation of the beloved we will experience the wonders and beauty of the uni-verse

Kate our feature writer is a mental health worker and cur-rently studying her Bachelor of Writing

Messages from the HeartSpirit Mind amp Body

Food amp Wine on the GreenSunday June 10 Metung Village Green

Whether you come by car by boat by bicycle or simply walk come anyway you can to the inau-gural Metung Food and Wine Festival on Queens Birthday long weekend June 9 and 10

On Saturday June 9 the Festival kicks off with the monthly Metung Farmers Market on the Village Green in central Metung

Always a huge selection of locally produced or grown food wine honey and fresh produce Many of our local growers and manufacturers find their way to the Metung market every first Saturday of the month to mix and mingle with visitors the locals and other stall holders

On Sunday from 11am till 4pm the Village Green

will be transformed by a large Event Marquee hold-ing the best East Gippsland has to offer

Eight local wineries will be present allowing you to sample their produce or purchase for later con-sumption The best of East Gippslandrsquos eateries will also be there showcasing the remarkable talent our local producers have when it comes to creating food for your delight

Alongside the Festival will be an art and craft exhibition appropriately titled ldquoThe Colour of Me-tungrdquo open all day Saturday and Sunday

On Monday morning hundreds of Hot Rods will roll into town promising a fantastic display of classic motoring

22 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Markets in Gippsland

LATROBEREH Cork Club Craft Market2nd Saturday of the month(Sept to May)Kay Street Gardens TraralgonContact 0487 342 675

Latrobe Country MarketEvery Sunday 830am - 130 pmLatrobe Road MorwellContact 0407 532 957

Traralgon Farmers Market4th Sat of the month 8am-1pmKay Street GardensContact 5174 2279

Old Gippstown Market - Moe3rd Sat of the month 9am-2pmOld Gippstown Heritage ParkContact 5127 3082

BAW BAWDrouin Craft amp ProduceCivic Park Drouin3rd Sat of month 8am-1230pmContact 0428 252 440

Rokeby Community MarketMain Road Rokeby2nd Sat of month 8am-1pmSeptember to MayContact 56 26 8523

Longwarry Fire Brigade MarketBennett St Longwarry1st Sunday of Month 8am-1pmMarch to DecemberContact 0419 158 946

Yarragon Community Craft amp Produce Market4th Sat of the month 9am-2pmYarragon Public HallCampbell St YarragonContact 5634 2209

EAST GIPPSLANDFarmers MarketSecondary College OvalMcKean St Bairnsdale1st Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5156 9342

Surf Club MarketForeshore Rotundanear the FootbridgeLakes Entrance1st Sun of month 9am-3pmContact 5153 1916

Metung Farmers MarketVillage Green Metung2nd Sat of month 830am-1pmContact 0458 431 844

Paynesville Lions Club MarketGilsenan Reserve Prsquoville2nd Sun of month 8am-1pmContact 0400 327 526

Bairnsdale Uniting Church Car amp Boot MarketGreat Alpine Road Lucknow3rd Sat of month 830-1100am

Bruthen Village MarketBruthen Mechanics HallMain Street Bruthen4th Sat of month 9am-1pmContact 0428 501 634 or03 5156 4148

Lucknow MarketHowitt Park Lucknow4th Sun of month 830-1pmContact 5152 4662

Makers MarketEmporium of Handmade Waresfrom Maker to youBoucher Hall BairnsdaleSaturday June 2 - 9-2pmContact 0412 870 605 or 5152 5484

WELLINGTONHeyfield MarketJohn Greaves Memorial ParkTemple St Heyfield1st Sat of month from 8amContact 5148 0505

Wellington Farmers Market3rd Sat of month 8am-1pmCobb amp Co StablesRaymond Street Sale

Maffra Variety amp Farmers Market1st Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Cobb amp Co Stables Markets1st Sat - Variety Market 8am-1pm2nd Sun - Craft Market 9am-1pm3rd Sat - Farmers Market 8am-1pm4th Sun - Art amp Wine Market 1230-430Contact Mark 0408 057 772wwwcobbandcomarketcomau

Stratford Variety amp Farmers MarketApex Park Princes HighwayStratford4th Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Rosedale Community MarketPrince St Park Rosedale2nd Sun of month 7am-130pmContact 5199 2709

Sale Charity MarketThompson River Canal ReserveSale Gippsland3rd Sun of month 7am-1pmContact 5144 1258

Yarram Variety MarketGuideScout HallCnr Church Rd amp Sth Gipp Hwy1st Sun of month 8am-1pm

Additional markets in YarramPort Albert Regatta - April 8Rutters Park Yarram Tarra Festival - April 9 Monster MarketShowgrounds Buckley StPort Albert Hall Victoria St5th Sun in monthContact 5183 2649

SOUTH GIPPSLANDProm Farmers MarketFoster Showgrounds Foster3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5682 2654 or0427 809 509

Promontory Home Produce amp Craft MarketSundays - April 8 8am-2pmFoster Showgrounds FosterContact 5682 2654

Prom Country Farmers MarketMain St Foster

3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 680 8509

Tarwin Lower MarketTarwin Lower Memorial HallContact 5663 7345 or 5663 7505

Venus Bay Farmers MarketVenus Bay VillageJupiter Bvd Venus BayEvery Sunday in JanuaryContact 5664 0096

Mirboo Nth MarketBaromi Park Mirboo NthLast Sat of month 9am-2pmContact 5668 2465

Sth Gippsland Farmers MarketKoonwarra Memorial ParkKoonwarra1st Sat of month 830am startContact 0408 619 182

Kongwak MarketKorumburra-Wonthaggi Rd KongwakSundays 10-230pmContact 0417 142 478

Coal Creek Farmers MarketCoal Creek Community ParkKorumburra2nd Sat of month 8am-1pm

Toora MarketFormer Bonlac StoreJetty Road Toora2nd Sat of month 830am startContact 5686 2690

Loch Public Hall - Winter MarketLoch Public HallSmith Street Loch2nd Sun of month 9am-1pmMay to September onlyContact 5659 4305

Loch Village MarketRailway Siding Loch2nd Sun of month 830am startContact 5659 0212

Inverloch Farmers MarketThe Glade Inverloch3rd Sunday of month 8am-1pmContact 5664 0096

Chris amp KateFudge Coffee Relish

Spices and DukkahGluten Free Products

Tambo Gourmet Foods

P O Box 21 Swan Reach 3909Ph (03) 5156 4274

Email tambogourmetfoodsgmailcomwwwtambogourmetfoodscom

Locally grown produce is best for so many reasons Some choose to grown their own but what do you do with any excess If you canrsquot grow everything in your garden but still want locally grown even organic do you then resort to the supermarket

Herersquos an even better option Come down to the Cobb and Co Stables Market on a Friday and swap your produce with other growers You can offer fruits vegetables herbs preserves or any other home grownproduced items These can be swapped with other growers So if you have a bumper tomato crop but the zucchinis were a fail then bring your to-matoes and swap with the zucchini green thumb If you have no produce of your own then simply donate some funds which will then be passed on to a local charity

By being involved you will have a chance to network with other growers build community and reduce waste As an added bonus you will be able to increase the range of pro-duce in your kitchen that was grown locallyThis program commences on Friday 1st June 2012 at the Cobb and Co Stables Market complex between 12 and 1pm It is free to participate and if you have any enquiries please call Mark on 03 5143 0370

Bartering with your home grown produce

Huge indoorGarage Sale

Fourth Saturday of the monthindoor garage sale

Bring your garage sale to theCobb amp Co buildingin Raymond St Sale

$20 for 3 metre x 3 metre siteFill it to the brim with

your goods

23wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Cobb amp Co Stables26 MINI SHOPS

OPEN 7 DAYS - 9am - 5pm

A New Concept In Shopping All Under One Roof

199 Raymond St Sale and Rear Carpark Entrance in Desaily st Telephone 03 5143 0370 Mobile 0408 057 772

20 Indoor Party Plan Consultant

Huge 2 day party plan MarketExpo on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th

July 9am-4pm HUGE INDOOR GARAGE SALE-

Held Monthly next one Sat 236 4th Saturday of the

month indoors Cobb amp Co Stables Sale Idea is bring your garage sale to the

Cobb amp Co Building pay $2000 for your

3m by 3m site fill it to the brim with your

stuff 0408057772

Gippsland Market News

East Gippsland Eats was borne out of a lifelong passion for food shared by two sisters Lucy Carson and Jane McKay

Sixth generation Gippslanders they were born and raised in Mel-bourne but chose to return to their ancestral home to raise their fami-lies

Lucy is an Interior Designer who escaped the rat-race of Syd-ney to focus on Pilates and fitness instruction (she now runs Metung Fitness) while Jane has worked in marketing for many years coming from Melbourne a few years ago she currently works part time as well as freelance marketing

Lucyrsquos background in fitness lead to a natural interest in nu-trition and when she found that many of her clients neglected to eat breakfast Lucy came up with the healthiest solution she could find she started to give her clients her own ldquobrandrdquo of muesli a blend

that she had perfected over many years While at the same time Jane was asked to make biscuits for the guests at one of Metungrsquos premier resorts

While these two opportunities presented themselves separately with the serendipitous timing Lucy and Jane saw an opportunity to create a food business something they had both always dreamed of and East Gippsland Eats was born

Seeing the local Farmersrsquo mar-kets as a great place to start Lucy and Jane set to work in Janersquos commercial-grade kitchen in Bru-then Jane as chief cookie-creator and Lucy as master muesli-maker The sisters debuted their home made muesli and biscuits at the Metung Market in October and have become regulars at the mar-kets around the area

Next time yoursquore at a market in the East Gippsland area make sure you stop by

wwweastgippslandeatscomau

See us at the Metung Food

amp Wine Festival

Local muesli andcookie makers

Standing Sculpture Workshop

At ldquoCobb amp Co Stablesrdquo 199 Raymond Street Sale

Come along and make your own beautiful outdoor fabric sculpture with Rhonda Hunt from ldquoFaeries with Attituderdquo Rhonda is a Certified Instructor with Powertex as well as the Victorian Distributor and Instructor Trainer

Sculptures are made using Powertex a water-based non-toxic fabric hardener that has the AP ACMI award You are able to choose from a fisherman faerie culturally based figures or elegant lady A wide selection of colours and fabric are available for the sculpture as well as a choice of bases such as rocks treated pine or natural timber

The new African sculpted heads will also be available for use

Sunday 17th June 930am ndash 400pm All materials are supplied for the workshop just bring your creativity You will need to wear old clothing or bring a

protective apron and it is best not to wear jewellery Tea and coffee available BYO lunch or purchase at nearby venues Cost for the workshop is $160

Mask Sculptureworkshops for kidsWednesday June 27 - $35Wednesday July 4 - $45

Plenty is happening at the Cobb amp Co Markets in Ray-mond Street Sale

These workshops costing $35 for Junersquos Faeries and $45 for Ju-lyrsquos Masks are a perfect creative expression for your kids to enjoy

24 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gluten Free Health Products

Gluten Free Batterbrings joy back toFish amp Chip feasts

About 12 years ago Guy Plateau from Lakes Entrance was looking for a new product he could create His reasons being competition in the fast food industry was cut-throat and he was looking for something dif-ferent to focus his attention on

First Guy tried playing around with different combinations of flours when preparing his batter mixes in LrsquoOcean Fish amp Chips Lakes En-trance

Without any great successes he then happened to be discussing it with his doctor

His doctorrsquos suggestions led him to start experimenting with different versions of a gluten free mixture

At the time there was not much interest in gluten allergies or their re-actions with different people Gluten free dietry requirements were not as popular or well known

After a few samples had been cre-ated Guy sent them off for testing with the Coeliac Society

Upon receipt of Guyrsquos samples they taste tested them and were pleasantly surprised

Their first orders were for sending our samples to their clients number-

ing at the time only a few hundred Australia wide

Since then production has in-creased one hundred fold and Coe-liac sufferers Australia wide now purchase and insist on Guyrsquos original Health Wise Batter Mix

About one year ago Guy sold his business to Bill Boros

Bill has been eager to continue Guyrsquos commitment to providing a healthy alternative to traditional bat-ter mixes sold by take away food out-lets

Bill has not only continued the project but increased distribution throughout the country considerably

When you now order your fish and chips if you see the Health Wise logo make sure you request a ldquoglu-ten free batter pleaserdquo

Full details on Health Wise Batter Mix can be found at wwwcrispybat-tercomau

SomervillersquosWholesaler takeson Crispy Batter

Somervillersquos Wholesale Foods situated in Sale Victoria have been in the food business since 1943

Formerly known as the Hawthorn Dairy they used to bottle and deliver fresh milk using a horse and cart

In 2007 Somervillersquos moved to their present location in 12 Invictus Court Sale to expand both the business and the product range

Now they wholesale over 1500 different product lines

ranging from dry foods chilled frozen meat seafood milk juice packaging and ice products All products are available to food retailers

Owners Andrew and Karen Somerville are pleased to be associated with Crispy Batter supplying food outlets in Mel-bourne and Gippsland with a healthy alternative

Wheat FreeGluten FreeYeast Free

No Salt or SugarNo Dairy products or

Artificial Colors amp Flavors

Enquiries for Crispy Battersalessomervillesnetauwwwsomervillesnetau

Tel 03 5144 2585

Bill Boros - Manager Crispy BatterTel 0429 336 080

wwwcrispybattercomau

Page 21: Gippslander June 2012

21wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

ldquoLook Into Me EyezrdquoLet us help you unlock your unconscious mind

Non Invasive Gastric Banding Smoking Cannabis Addiction Relaxation Phobias

OCD Ultimate Body WrapsLearn to Learn and more

Gift Vouchers Available

ldquoWe will not make you bark like a chickenrdquoCertified Practionerrsquos of Hypnotherapy

Jacinta 0401 353 939 Mandy 0428 887 83984 Elgin Street Morwell 3840

Room 1 Cobb amp Co Building 199 Raymond St Sale

Metung Food amp Wine Festival

Kate Brilli

How often in our current times do we hear the words lsquofrom the heartrsquo or lsquofollow your heartrsquo How many of us have ever stopped to consider exactly what these words really mean

I have been focusing my at-tention on these sentiments and would like to look more closely at following my heart This is what I found To follow the heart is not necessarily going to rid you of the fear you are perceiving in the cur-rent moment it may even acceler-ate the feeling of fear

By standing on the edge of our comfort zones we have two choic-es to move forward and step into the perceived fear or step back and put lsquochangersquo out of our mind and continue in our current hold-ing pattern and hope the intensity passes only to find that the fear in-creases

Whenever we follow our hearts our hearts may lead us into unchartered territory or rough wa-ters this is part of the preparation for opening ourselves up to the new changes ahead When we fol-low our hearts we allow our souls path to guide us through life and all feelings of regret frustration and hopelessness leave us Accept-ance compassion and forgiveness become part of us and this energy expands so we have more of this in our lives

There is a fine line between fear and love The adrenalin that is pre-sent in both cases is the same and we must embrace this energy force and step into it completely com-mitted without doubt to receive the awesomeness of life To deny this force is to deny lsquolifeforcersquo This may leave you frustrated and stuck in old patterns finding new habits to distract you from your discomfort about being in your present state Resulting in stag-nant energy or lifeforce

To follow our hearts is to do so with faith to let go of conditions and expectations of how things ldquoshouldrdquo be and accept how things are It is to allow ourselves to be open to receiving our manifesta-tion in its pure form without ma-nipulation from our own restric-tive minds and negative thoughts Our thoughts dictate our reality FEAR is an acronym for ldquofalse evidence appearing realrdquo Hence we all have different fears based on our experiences in this world To assist your healing in any form you must embrace the FEAR with LOVE and follow your heart Ac-cept the journey no matter how treacherous it may seem from your current viewpoint and have faith that it will lead you to greener pastures Following your heart and following your passion will always lead to LOVE

I will leave you with this quote from Rumisrsquo book of poems this is a translation of the love poem Rumi tells us the supreme secret of the inner journey is the path of love

If we can possess our whole heart with contemplation of the beloved we will experience the wonders and beauty of the uni-verse

Kate our feature writer is a mental health worker and cur-rently studying her Bachelor of Writing

Messages from the HeartSpirit Mind amp Body

Food amp Wine on the GreenSunday June 10 Metung Village Green

Whether you come by car by boat by bicycle or simply walk come anyway you can to the inau-gural Metung Food and Wine Festival on Queens Birthday long weekend June 9 and 10

On Saturday June 9 the Festival kicks off with the monthly Metung Farmers Market on the Village Green in central Metung

Always a huge selection of locally produced or grown food wine honey and fresh produce Many of our local growers and manufacturers find their way to the Metung market every first Saturday of the month to mix and mingle with visitors the locals and other stall holders

On Sunday from 11am till 4pm the Village Green

will be transformed by a large Event Marquee hold-ing the best East Gippsland has to offer

Eight local wineries will be present allowing you to sample their produce or purchase for later con-sumption The best of East Gippslandrsquos eateries will also be there showcasing the remarkable talent our local producers have when it comes to creating food for your delight

Alongside the Festival will be an art and craft exhibition appropriately titled ldquoThe Colour of Me-tungrdquo open all day Saturday and Sunday

On Monday morning hundreds of Hot Rods will roll into town promising a fantastic display of classic motoring

22 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Markets in Gippsland

LATROBEREH Cork Club Craft Market2nd Saturday of the month(Sept to May)Kay Street Gardens TraralgonContact 0487 342 675

Latrobe Country MarketEvery Sunday 830am - 130 pmLatrobe Road MorwellContact 0407 532 957

Traralgon Farmers Market4th Sat of the month 8am-1pmKay Street GardensContact 5174 2279

Old Gippstown Market - Moe3rd Sat of the month 9am-2pmOld Gippstown Heritage ParkContact 5127 3082

BAW BAWDrouin Craft amp ProduceCivic Park Drouin3rd Sat of month 8am-1230pmContact 0428 252 440

Rokeby Community MarketMain Road Rokeby2nd Sat of month 8am-1pmSeptember to MayContact 56 26 8523

Longwarry Fire Brigade MarketBennett St Longwarry1st Sunday of Month 8am-1pmMarch to DecemberContact 0419 158 946

Yarragon Community Craft amp Produce Market4th Sat of the month 9am-2pmYarragon Public HallCampbell St YarragonContact 5634 2209

EAST GIPPSLANDFarmers MarketSecondary College OvalMcKean St Bairnsdale1st Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5156 9342

Surf Club MarketForeshore Rotundanear the FootbridgeLakes Entrance1st Sun of month 9am-3pmContact 5153 1916

Metung Farmers MarketVillage Green Metung2nd Sat of month 830am-1pmContact 0458 431 844

Paynesville Lions Club MarketGilsenan Reserve Prsquoville2nd Sun of month 8am-1pmContact 0400 327 526

Bairnsdale Uniting Church Car amp Boot MarketGreat Alpine Road Lucknow3rd Sat of month 830-1100am

Bruthen Village MarketBruthen Mechanics HallMain Street Bruthen4th Sat of month 9am-1pmContact 0428 501 634 or03 5156 4148

Lucknow MarketHowitt Park Lucknow4th Sun of month 830-1pmContact 5152 4662

Makers MarketEmporium of Handmade Waresfrom Maker to youBoucher Hall BairnsdaleSaturday June 2 - 9-2pmContact 0412 870 605 or 5152 5484

WELLINGTONHeyfield MarketJohn Greaves Memorial ParkTemple St Heyfield1st Sat of month from 8amContact 5148 0505

Wellington Farmers Market3rd Sat of month 8am-1pmCobb amp Co StablesRaymond Street Sale

Maffra Variety amp Farmers Market1st Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Cobb amp Co Stables Markets1st Sat - Variety Market 8am-1pm2nd Sun - Craft Market 9am-1pm3rd Sat - Farmers Market 8am-1pm4th Sun - Art amp Wine Market 1230-430Contact Mark 0408 057 772wwwcobbandcomarketcomau

Stratford Variety amp Farmers MarketApex Park Princes HighwayStratford4th Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Rosedale Community MarketPrince St Park Rosedale2nd Sun of month 7am-130pmContact 5199 2709

Sale Charity MarketThompson River Canal ReserveSale Gippsland3rd Sun of month 7am-1pmContact 5144 1258

Yarram Variety MarketGuideScout HallCnr Church Rd amp Sth Gipp Hwy1st Sun of month 8am-1pm

Additional markets in YarramPort Albert Regatta - April 8Rutters Park Yarram Tarra Festival - April 9 Monster MarketShowgrounds Buckley StPort Albert Hall Victoria St5th Sun in monthContact 5183 2649

SOUTH GIPPSLANDProm Farmers MarketFoster Showgrounds Foster3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5682 2654 or0427 809 509

Promontory Home Produce amp Craft MarketSundays - April 8 8am-2pmFoster Showgrounds FosterContact 5682 2654

Prom Country Farmers MarketMain St Foster

3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 680 8509

Tarwin Lower MarketTarwin Lower Memorial HallContact 5663 7345 or 5663 7505

Venus Bay Farmers MarketVenus Bay VillageJupiter Bvd Venus BayEvery Sunday in JanuaryContact 5664 0096

Mirboo Nth MarketBaromi Park Mirboo NthLast Sat of month 9am-2pmContact 5668 2465

Sth Gippsland Farmers MarketKoonwarra Memorial ParkKoonwarra1st Sat of month 830am startContact 0408 619 182

Kongwak MarketKorumburra-Wonthaggi Rd KongwakSundays 10-230pmContact 0417 142 478

Coal Creek Farmers MarketCoal Creek Community ParkKorumburra2nd Sat of month 8am-1pm

Toora MarketFormer Bonlac StoreJetty Road Toora2nd Sat of month 830am startContact 5686 2690

Loch Public Hall - Winter MarketLoch Public HallSmith Street Loch2nd Sun of month 9am-1pmMay to September onlyContact 5659 4305

Loch Village MarketRailway Siding Loch2nd Sun of month 830am startContact 5659 0212

Inverloch Farmers MarketThe Glade Inverloch3rd Sunday of month 8am-1pmContact 5664 0096

Chris amp KateFudge Coffee Relish

Spices and DukkahGluten Free Products

Tambo Gourmet Foods

P O Box 21 Swan Reach 3909Ph (03) 5156 4274

Email tambogourmetfoodsgmailcomwwwtambogourmetfoodscom

Locally grown produce is best for so many reasons Some choose to grown their own but what do you do with any excess If you canrsquot grow everything in your garden but still want locally grown even organic do you then resort to the supermarket

Herersquos an even better option Come down to the Cobb and Co Stables Market on a Friday and swap your produce with other growers You can offer fruits vegetables herbs preserves or any other home grownproduced items These can be swapped with other growers So if you have a bumper tomato crop but the zucchinis were a fail then bring your to-matoes and swap with the zucchini green thumb If you have no produce of your own then simply donate some funds which will then be passed on to a local charity

By being involved you will have a chance to network with other growers build community and reduce waste As an added bonus you will be able to increase the range of pro-duce in your kitchen that was grown locallyThis program commences on Friday 1st June 2012 at the Cobb and Co Stables Market complex between 12 and 1pm It is free to participate and if you have any enquiries please call Mark on 03 5143 0370

Bartering with your home grown produce

Huge indoorGarage Sale

Fourth Saturday of the monthindoor garage sale

Bring your garage sale to theCobb amp Co buildingin Raymond St Sale

$20 for 3 metre x 3 metre siteFill it to the brim with

your goods

23wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Cobb amp Co Stables26 MINI SHOPS

OPEN 7 DAYS - 9am - 5pm

A New Concept In Shopping All Under One Roof

199 Raymond St Sale and Rear Carpark Entrance in Desaily st Telephone 03 5143 0370 Mobile 0408 057 772

20 Indoor Party Plan Consultant

Huge 2 day party plan MarketExpo on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th

July 9am-4pm HUGE INDOOR GARAGE SALE-

Held Monthly next one Sat 236 4th Saturday of the

month indoors Cobb amp Co Stables Sale Idea is bring your garage sale to the

Cobb amp Co Building pay $2000 for your

3m by 3m site fill it to the brim with your

stuff 0408057772

Gippsland Market News

East Gippsland Eats was borne out of a lifelong passion for food shared by two sisters Lucy Carson and Jane McKay

Sixth generation Gippslanders they were born and raised in Mel-bourne but chose to return to their ancestral home to raise their fami-lies

Lucy is an Interior Designer who escaped the rat-race of Syd-ney to focus on Pilates and fitness instruction (she now runs Metung Fitness) while Jane has worked in marketing for many years coming from Melbourne a few years ago she currently works part time as well as freelance marketing

Lucyrsquos background in fitness lead to a natural interest in nu-trition and when she found that many of her clients neglected to eat breakfast Lucy came up with the healthiest solution she could find she started to give her clients her own ldquobrandrdquo of muesli a blend

that she had perfected over many years While at the same time Jane was asked to make biscuits for the guests at one of Metungrsquos premier resorts

While these two opportunities presented themselves separately with the serendipitous timing Lucy and Jane saw an opportunity to create a food business something they had both always dreamed of and East Gippsland Eats was born

Seeing the local Farmersrsquo mar-kets as a great place to start Lucy and Jane set to work in Janersquos commercial-grade kitchen in Bru-then Jane as chief cookie-creator and Lucy as master muesli-maker The sisters debuted their home made muesli and biscuits at the Metung Market in October and have become regulars at the mar-kets around the area

Next time yoursquore at a market in the East Gippsland area make sure you stop by

wwweastgippslandeatscomau

See us at the Metung Food

amp Wine Festival

Local muesli andcookie makers

Standing Sculpture Workshop

At ldquoCobb amp Co Stablesrdquo 199 Raymond Street Sale

Come along and make your own beautiful outdoor fabric sculpture with Rhonda Hunt from ldquoFaeries with Attituderdquo Rhonda is a Certified Instructor with Powertex as well as the Victorian Distributor and Instructor Trainer

Sculptures are made using Powertex a water-based non-toxic fabric hardener that has the AP ACMI award You are able to choose from a fisherman faerie culturally based figures or elegant lady A wide selection of colours and fabric are available for the sculpture as well as a choice of bases such as rocks treated pine or natural timber

The new African sculpted heads will also be available for use

Sunday 17th June 930am ndash 400pm All materials are supplied for the workshop just bring your creativity You will need to wear old clothing or bring a

protective apron and it is best not to wear jewellery Tea and coffee available BYO lunch or purchase at nearby venues Cost for the workshop is $160

Mask Sculptureworkshops for kidsWednesday June 27 - $35Wednesday July 4 - $45

Plenty is happening at the Cobb amp Co Markets in Ray-mond Street Sale

These workshops costing $35 for Junersquos Faeries and $45 for Ju-lyrsquos Masks are a perfect creative expression for your kids to enjoy

24 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gluten Free Health Products

Gluten Free Batterbrings joy back toFish amp Chip feasts

About 12 years ago Guy Plateau from Lakes Entrance was looking for a new product he could create His reasons being competition in the fast food industry was cut-throat and he was looking for something dif-ferent to focus his attention on

First Guy tried playing around with different combinations of flours when preparing his batter mixes in LrsquoOcean Fish amp Chips Lakes En-trance

Without any great successes he then happened to be discussing it with his doctor

His doctorrsquos suggestions led him to start experimenting with different versions of a gluten free mixture

At the time there was not much interest in gluten allergies or their re-actions with different people Gluten free dietry requirements were not as popular or well known

After a few samples had been cre-ated Guy sent them off for testing with the Coeliac Society

Upon receipt of Guyrsquos samples they taste tested them and were pleasantly surprised

Their first orders were for sending our samples to their clients number-

ing at the time only a few hundred Australia wide

Since then production has in-creased one hundred fold and Coe-liac sufferers Australia wide now purchase and insist on Guyrsquos original Health Wise Batter Mix

About one year ago Guy sold his business to Bill Boros

Bill has been eager to continue Guyrsquos commitment to providing a healthy alternative to traditional bat-ter mixes sold by take away food out-lets

Bill has not only continued the project but increased distribution throughout the country considerably

When you now order your fish and chips if you see the Health Wise logo make sure you request a ldquoglu-ten free batter pleaserdquo

Full details on Health Wise Batter Mix can be found at wwwcrispybat-tercomau

SomervillersquosWholesaler takeson Crispy Batter

Somervillersquos Wholesale Foods situated in Sale Victoria have been in the food business since 1943

Formerly known as the Hawthorn Dairy they used to bottle and deliver fresh milk using a horse and cart

In 2007 Somervillersquos moved to their present location in 12 Invictus Court Sale to expand both the business and the product range

Now they wholesale over 1500 different product lines

ranging from dry foods chilled frozen meat seafood milk juice packaging and ice products All products are available to food retailers

Owners Andrew and Karen Somerville are pleased to be associated with Crispy Batter supplying food outlets in Mel-bourne and Gippsland with a healthy alternative

Wheat FreeGluten FreeYeast Free

No Salt or SugarNo Dairy products or

Artificial Colors amp Flavors

Enquiries for Crispy Battersalessomervillesnetauwwwsomervillesnetau

Tel 03 5144 2585

Bill Boros - Manager Crispy BatterTel 0429 336 080

wwwcrispybattercomau

Page 22: Gippslander June 2012

22 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Markets in Gippsland

LATROBEREH Cork Club Craft Market2nd Saturday of the month(Sept to May)Kay Street Gardens TraralgonContact 0487 342 675

Latrobe Country MarketEvery Sunday 830am - 130 pmLatrobe Road MorwellContact 0407 532 957

Traralgon Farmers Market4th Sat of the month 8am-1pmKay Street GardensContact 5174 2279

Old Gippstown Market - Moe3rd Sat of the month 9am-2pmOld Gippstown Heritage ParkContact 5127 3082

BAW BAWDrouin Craft amp ProduceCivic Park Drouin3rd Sat of month 8am-1230pmContact 0428 252 440

Rokeby Community MarketMain Road Rokeby2nd Sat of month 8am-1pmSeptember to MayContact 56 26 8523

Longwarry Fire Brigade MarketBennett St Longwarry1st Sunday of Month 8am-1pmMarch to DecemberContact 0419 158 946

Yarragon Community Craft amp Produce Market4th Sat of the month 9am-2pmYarragon Public HallCampbell St YarragonContact 5634 2209

EAST GIPPSLANDFarmers MarketSecondary College OvalMcKean St Bairnsdale1st Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5156 9342

Surf Club MarketForeshore Rotundanear the FootbridgeLakes Entrance1st Sun of month 9am-3pmContact 5153 1916

Metung Farmers MarketVillage Green Metung2nd Sat of month 830am-1pmContact 0458 431 844

Paynesville Lions Club MarketGilsenan Reserve Prsquoville2nd Sun of month 8am-1pmContact 0400 327 526

Bairnsdale Uniting Church Car amp Boot MarketGreat Alpine Road Lucknow3rd Sat of month 830-1100am

Bruthen Village MarketBruthen Mechanics HallMain Street Bruthen4th Sat of month 9am-1pmContact 0428 501 634 or03 5156 4148

Lucknow MarketHowitt Park Lucknow4th Sun of month 830-1pmContact 5152 4662

Makers MarketEmporium of Handmade Waresfrom Maker to youBoucher Hall BairnsdaleSaturday June 2 - 9-2pmContact 0412 870 605 or 5152 5484

WELLINGTONHeyfield MarketJohn Greaves Memorial ParkTemple St Heyfield1st Sat of month from 8amContact 5148 0505

Wellington Farmers Market3rd Sat of month 8am-1pmCobb amp Co StablesRaymond Street Sale

Maffra Variety amp Farmers Market1st Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Cobb amp Co Stables Markets1st Sat - Variety Market 8am-1pm2nd Sun - Craft Market 9am-1pm3rd Sat - Farmers Market 8am-1pm4th Sun - Art amp Wine Market 1230-430Contact Mark 0408 057 772wwwcobbandcomarketcomau

Stratford Variety amp Farmers MarketApex Park Princes HighwayStratford4th Sun of month 9am-1pmContact 0408 057 772

Rosedale Community MarketPrince St Park Rosedale2nd Sun of month 7am-130pmContact 5199 2709

Sale Charity MarketThompson River Canal ReserveSale Gippsland3rd Sun of month 7am-1pmContact 5144 1258

Yarram Variety MarketGuideScout HallCnr Church Rd amp Sth Gipp Hwy1st Sun of month 8am-1pm

Additional markets in YarramPort Albert Regatta - April 8Rutters Park Yarram Tarra Festival - April 9 Monster MarketShowgrounds Buckley StPort Albert Hall Victoria St5th Sun in monthContact 5183 2649

SOUTH GIPPSLANDProm Farmers MarketFoster Showgrounds Foster3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 5682 2654 or0427 809 509

Promontory Home Produce amp Craft MarketSundays - April 8 8am-2pmFoster Showgrounds FosterContact 5682 2654

Prom Country Farmers MarketMain St Foster

3rd Sat of month 8am-12pmContact 680 8509

Tarwin Lower MarketTarwin Lower Memorial HallContact 5663 7345 or 5663 7505

Venus Bay Farmers MarketVenus Bay VillageJupiter Bvd Venus BayEvery Sunday in JanuaryContact 5664 0096

Mirboo Nth MarketBaromi Park Mirboo NthLast Sat of month 9am-2pmContact 5668 2465

Sth Gippsland Farmers MarketKoonwarra Memorial ParkKoonwarra1st Sat of month 830am startContact 0408 619 182

Kongwak MarketKorumburra-Wonthaggi Rd KongwakSundays 10-230pmContact 0417 142 478

Coal Creek Farmers MarketCoal Creek Community ParkKorumburra2nd Sat of month 8am-1pm

Toora MarketFormer Bonlac StoreJetty Road Toora2nd Sat of month 830am startContact 5686 2690

Loch Public Hall - Winter MarketLoch Public HallSmith Street Loch2nd Sun of month 9am-1pmMay to September onlyContact 5659 4305

Loch Village MarketRailway Siding Loch2nd Sun of month 830am startContact 5659 0212

Inverloch Farmers MarketThe Glade Inverloch3rd Sunday of month 8am-1pmContact 5664 0096

Chris amp KateFudge Coffee Relish

Spices and DukkahGluten Free Products

Tambo Gourmet Foods

P O Box 21 Swan Reach 3909Ph (03) 5156 4274

Email tambogourmetfoodsgmailcomwwwtambogourmetfoodscom

Locally grown produce is best for so many reasons Some choose to grown their own but what do you do with any excess If you canrsquot grow everything in your garden but still want locally grown even organic do you then resort to the supermarket

Herersquos an even better option Come down to the Cobb and Co Stables Market on a Friday and swap your produce with other growers You can offer fruits vegetables herbs preserves or any other home grownproduced items These can be swapped with other growers So if you have a bumper tomato crop but the zucchinis were a fail then bring your to-matoes and swap with the zucchini green thumb If you have no produce of your own then simply donate some funds which will then be passed on to a local charity

By being involved you will have a chance to network with other growers build community and reduce waste As an added bonus you will be able to increase the range of pro-duce in your kitchen that was grown locallyThis program commences on Friday 1st June 2012 at the Cobb and Co Stables Market complex between 12 and 1pm It is free to participate and if you have any enquiries please call Mark on 03 5143 0370

Bartering with your home grown produce

Huge indoorGarage Sale

Fourth Saturday of the monthindoor garage sale

Bring your garage sale to theCobb amp Co buildingin Raymond St Sale

$20 for 3 metre x 3 metre siteFill it to the brim with

your goods

23wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Cobb amp Co Stables26 MINI SHOPS

OPEN 7 DAYS - 9am - 5pm

A New Concept In Shopping All Under One Roof

199 Raymond St Sale and Rear Carpark Entrance in Desaily st Telephone 03 5143 0370 Mobile 0408 057 772

20 Indoor Party Plan Consultant

Huge 2 day party plan MarketExpo on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th

July 9am-4pm HUGE INDOOR GARAGE SALE-

Held Monthly next one Sat 236 4th Saturday of the

month indoors Cobb amp Co Stables Sale Idea is bring your garage sale to the

Cobb amp Co Building pay $2000 for your

3m by 3m site fill it to the brim with your

stuff 0408057772

Gippsland Market News

East Gippsland Eats was borne out of a lifelong passion for food shared by two sisters Lucy Carson and Jane McKay

Sixth generation Gippslanders they were born and raised in Mel-bourne but chose to return to their ancestral home to raise their fami-lies

Lucy is an Interior Designer who escaped the rat-race of Syd-ney to focus on Pilates and fitness instruction (she now runs Metung Fitness) while Jane has worked in marketing for many years coming from Melbourne a few years ago she currently works part time as well as freelance marketing

Lucyrsquos background in fitness lead to a natural interest in nu-trition and when she found that many of her clients neglected to eat breakfast Lucy came up with the healthiest solution she could find she started to give her clients her own ldquobrandrdquo of muesli a blend

that she had perfected over many years While at the same time Jane was asked to make biscuits for the guests at one of Metungrsquos premier resorts

While these two opportunities presented themselves separately with the serendipitous timing Lucy and Jane saw an opportunity to create a food business something they had both always dreamed of and East Gippsland Eats was born

Seeing the local Farmersrsquo mar-kets as a great place to start Lucy and Jane set to work in Janersquos commercial-grade kitchen in Bru-then Jane as chief cookie-creator and Lucy as master muesli-maker The sisters debuted their home made muesli and biscuits at the Metung Market in October and have become regulars at the mar-kets around the area

Next time yoursquore at a market in the East Gippsland area make sure you stop by

wwweastgippslandeatscomau

See us at the Metung Food

amp Wine Festival

Local muesli andcookie makers

Standing Sculpture Workshop

At ldquoCobb amp Co Stablesrdquo 199 Raymond Street Sale

Come along and make your own beautiful outdoor fabric sculpture with Rhonda Hunt from ldquoFaeries with Attituderdquo Rhonda is a Certified Instructor with Powertex as well as the Victorian Distributor and Instructor Trainer

Sculptures are made using Powertex a water-based non-toxic fabric hardener that has the AP ACMI award You are able to choose from a fisherman faerie culturally based figures or elegant lady A wide selection of colours and fabric are available for the sculpture as well as a choice of bases such as rocks treated pine or natural timber

The new African sculpted heads will also be available for use

Sunday 17th June 930am ndash 400pm All materials are supplied for the workshop just bring your creativity You will need to wear old clothing or bring a

protective apron and it is best not to wear jewellery Tea and coffee available BYO lunch or purchase at nearby venues Cost for the workshop is $160

Mask Sculptureworkshops for kidsWednesday June 27 - $35Wednesday July 4 - $45

Plenty is happening at the Cobb amp Co Markets in Ray-mond Street Sale

These workshops costing $35 for Junersquos Faeries and $45 for Ju-lyrsquos Masks are a perfect creative expression for your kids to enjoy

24 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gluten Free Health Products

Gluten Free Batterbrings joy back toFish amp Chip feasts

About 12 years ago Guy Plateau from Lakes Entrance was looking for a new product he could create His reasons being competition in the fast food industry was cut-throat and he was looking for something dif-ferent to focus his attention on

First Guy tried playing around with different combinations of flours when preparing his batter mixes in LrsquoOcean Fish amp Chips Lakes En-trance

Without any great successes he then happened to be discussing it with his doctor

His doctorrsquos suggestions led him to start experimenting with different versions of a gluten free mixture

At the time there was not much interest in gluten allergies or their re-actions with different people Gluten free dietry requirements were not as popular or well known

After a few samples had been cre-ated Guy sent them off for testing with the Coeliac Society

Upon receipt of Guyrsquos samples they taste tested them and were pleasantly surprised

Their first orders were for sending our samples to their clients number-

ing at the time only a few hundred Australia wide

Since then production has in-creased one hundred fold and Coe-liac sufferers Australia wide now purchase and insist on Guyrsquos original Health Wise Batter Mix

About one year ago Guy sold his business to Bill Boros

Bill has been eager to continue Guyrsquos commitment to providing a healthy alternative to traditional bat-ter mixes sold by take away food out-lets

Bill has not only continued the project but increased distribution throughout the country considerably

When you now order your fish and chips if you see the Health Wise logo make sure you request a ldquoglu-ten free batter pleaserdquo

Full details on Health Wise Batter Mix can be found at wwwcrispybat-tercomau

SomervillersquosWholesaler takeson Crispy Batter

Somervillersquos Wholesale Foods situated in Sale Victoria have been in the food business since 1943

Formerly known as the Hawthorn Dairy they used to bottle and deliver fresh milk using a horse and cart

In 2007 Somervillersquos moved to their present location in 12 Invictus Court Sale to expand both the business and the product range

Now they wholesale over 1500 different product lines

ranging from dry foods chilled frozen meat seafood milk juice packaging and ice products All products are available to food retailers

Owners Andrew and Karen Somerville are pleased to be associated with Crispy Batter supplying food outlets in Mel-bourne and Gippsland with a healthy alternative

Wheat FreeGluten FreeYeast Free

No Salt or SugarNo Dairy products or

Artificial Colors amp Flavors

Enquiries for Crispy Battersalessomervillesnetauwwwsomervillesnetau

Tel 03 5144 2585

Bill Boros - Manager Crispy BatterTel 0429 336 080

wwwcrispybattercomau

Page 23: Gippslander June 2012

23wwwgippslandercomau -June 2012

Cobb amp Co Stables26 MINI SHOPS

OPEN 7 DAYS - 9am - 5pm

A New Concept In Shopping All Under One Roof

199 Raymond St Sale and Rear Carpark Entrance in Desaily st Telephone 03 5143 0370 Mobile 0408 057 772

20 Indoor Party Plan Consultant

Huge 2 day party plan MarketExpo on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th

July 9am-4pm HUGE INDOOR GARAGE SALE-

Held Monthly next one Sat 236 4th Saturday of the

month indoors Cobb amp Co Stables Sale Idea is bring your garage sale to the

Cobb amp Co Building pay $2000 for your

3m by 3m site fill it to the brim with your

stuff 0408057772

Gippsland Market News

East Gippsland Eats was borne out of a lifelong passion for food shared by two sisters Lucy Carson and Jane McKay

Sixth generation Gippslanders they were born and raised in Mel-bourne but chose to return to their ancestral home to raise their fami-lies

Lucy is an Interior Designer who escaped the rat-race of Syd-ney to focus on Pilates and fitness instruction (she now runs Metung Fitness) while Jane has worked in marketing for many years coming from Melbourne a few years ago she currently works part time as well as freelance marketing

Lucyrsquos background in fitness lead to a natural interest in nu-trition and when she found that many of her clients neglected to eat breakfast Lucy came up with the healthiest solution she could find she started to give her clients her own ldquobrandrdquo of muesli a blend

that she had perfected over many years While at the same time Jane was asked to make biscuits for the guests at one of Metungrsquos premier resorts

While these two opportunities presented themselves separately with the serendipitous timing Lucy and Jane saw an opportunity to create a food business something they had both always dreamed of and East Gippsland Eats was born

Seeing the local Farmersrsquo mar-kets as a great place to start Lucy and Jane set to work in Janersquos commercial-grade kitchen in Bru-then Jane as chief cookie-creator and Lucy as master muesli-maker The sisters debuted their home made muesli and biscuits at the Metung Market in October and have become regulars at the mar-kets around the area

Next time yoursquore at a market in the East Gippsland area make sure you stop by

wwweastgippslandeatscomau

See us at the Metung Food

amp Wine Festival

Local muesli andcookie makers

Standing Sculpture Workshop

At ldquoCobb amp Co Stablesrdquo 199 Raymond Street Sale

Come along and make your own beautiful outdoor fabric sculpture with Rhonda Hunt from ldquoFaeries with Attituderdquo Rhonda is a Certified Instructor with Powertex as well as the Victorian Distributor and Instructor Trainer

Sculptures are made using Powertex a water-based non-toxic fabric hardener that has the AP ACMI award You are able to choose from a fisherman faerie culturally based figures or elegant lady A wide selection of colours and fabric are available for the sculpture as well as a choice of bases such as rocks treated pine or natural timber

The new African sculpted heads will also be available for use

Sunday 17th June 930am ndash 400pm All materials are supplied for the workshop just bring your creativity You will need to wear old clothing or bring a

protective apron and it is best not to wear jewellery Tea and coffee available BYO lunch or purchase at nearby venues Cost for the workshop is $160

Mask Sculptureworkshops for kidsWednesday June 27 - $35Wednesday July 4 - $45

Plenty is happening at the Cobb amp Co Markets in Ray-mond Street Sale

These workshops costing $35 for Junersquos Faeries and $45 for Ju-lyrsquos Masks are a perfect creative expression for your kids to enjoy

24 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gluten Free Health Products

Gluten Free Batterbrings joy back toFish amp Chip feasts

About 12 years ago Guy Plateau from Lakes Entrance was looking for a new product he could create His reasons being competition in the fast food industry was cut-throat and he was looking for something dif-ferent to focus his attention on

First Guy tried playing around with different combinations of flours when preparing his batter mixes in LrsquoOcean Fish amp Chips Lakes En-trance

Without any great successes he then happened to be discussing it with his doctor

His doctorrsquos suggestions led him to start experimenting with different versions of a gluten free mixture

At the time there was not much interest in gluten allergies or their re-actions with different people Gluten free dietry requirements were not as popular or well known

After a few samples had been cre-ated Guy sent them off for testing with the Coeliac Society

Upon receipt of Guyrsquos samples they taste tested them and were pleasantly surprised

Their first orders were for sending our samples to their clients number-

ing at the time only a few hundred Australia wide

Since then production has in-creased one hundred fold and Coe-liac sufferers Australia wide now purchase and insist on Guyrsquos original Health Wise Batter Mix

About one year ago Guy sold his business to Bill Boros

Bill has been eager to continue Guyrsquos commitment to providing a healthy alternative to traditional bat-ter mixes sold by take away food out-lets

Bill has not only continued the project but increased distribution throughout the country considerably

When you now order your fish and chips if you see the Health Wise logo make sure you request a ldquoglu-ten free batter pleaserdquo

Full details on Health Wise Batter Mix can be found at wwwcrispybat-tercomau

SomervillersquosWholesaler takeson Crispy Batter

Somervillersquos Wholesale Foods situated in Sale Victoria have been in the food business since 1943

Formerly known as the Hawthorn Dairy they used to bottle and deliver fresh milk using a horse and cart

In 2007 Somervillersquos moved to their present location in 12 Invictus Court Sale to expand both the business and the product range

Now they wholesale over 1500 different product lines

ranging from dry foods chilled frozen meat seafood milk juice packaging and ice products All products are available to food retailers

Owners Andrew and Karen Somerville are pleased to be associated with Crispy Batter supplying food outlets in Mel-bourne and Gippsland with a healthy alternative

Wheat FreeGluten FreeYeast Free

No Salt or SugarNo Dairy products or

Artificial Colors amp Flavors

Enquiries for Crispy Battersalessomervillesnetauwwwsomervillesnetau

Tel 03 5144 2585

Bill Boros - Manager Crispy BatterTel 0429 336 080

wwwcrispybattercomau

Page 24: Gippslander June 2012

24 - wwwgippslandercomau June 2012

Gluten Free Health Products

Gluten Free Batterbrings joy back toFish amp Chip feasts

About 12 years ago Guy Plateau from Lakes Entrance was looking for a new product he could create His reasons being competition in the fast food industry was cut-throat and he was looking for something dif-ferent to focus his attention on

First Guy tried playing around with different combinations of flours when preparing his batter mixes in LrsquoOcean Fish amp Chips Lakes En-trance

Without any great successes he then happened to be discussing it with his doctor

His doctorrsquos suggestions led him to start experimenting with different versions of a gluten free mixture

At the time there was not much interest in gluten allergies or their re-actions with different people Gluten free dietry requirements were not as popular or well known

After a few samples had been cre-ated Guy sent them off for testing with the Coeliac Society

Upon receipt of Guyrsquos samples they taste tested them and were pleasantly surprised

Their first orders were for sending our samples to their clients number-

ing at the time only a few hundred Australia wide

Since then production has in-creased one hundred fold and Coe-liac sufferers Australia wide now purchase and insist on Guyrsquos original Health Wise Batter Mix

About one year ago Guy sold his business to Bill Boros

Bill has been eager to continue Guyrsquos commitment to providing a healthy alternative to traditional bat-ter mixes sold by take away food out-lets

Bill has not only continued the project but increased distribution throughout the country considerably

When you now order your fish and chips if you see the Health Wise logo make sure you request a ldquoglu-ten free batter pleaserdquo

Full details on Health Wise Batter Mix can be found at wwwcrispybat-tercomau

SomervillersquosWholesaler takeson Crispy Batter

Somervillersquos Wholesale Foods situated in Sale Victoria have been in the food business since 1943

Formerly known as the Hawthorn Dairy they used to bottle and deliver fresh milk using a horse and cart

In 2007 Somervillersquos moved to their present location in 12 Invictus Court Sale to expand both the business and the product range

Now they wholesale over 1500 different product lines

ranging from dry foods chilled frozen meat seafood milk juice packaging and ice products All products are available to food retailers

Owners Andrew and Karen Somerville are pleased to be associated with Crispy Batter supplying food outlets in Mel-bourne and Gippsland with a healthy alternative

Wheat FreeGluten FreeYeast Free

No Salt or SugarNo Dairy products or

Artificial Colors amp Flavors

Enquiries for Crispy Battersalessomervillesnetauwwwsomervillesnetau

Tel 03 5144 2585

Bill Boros - Manager Crispy BatterTel 0429 336 080

wwwcrispybattercomau