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SPECIAL FOUR-PAGE AFONSO BUILDING SOLUTIONS FEATURE Editorial: Trevor Jackson

Open for displayAFONSO’S Wattle Glen 267 dis-play home is now open for in-spection at 27 Castleton Street, Wodonga and showcases what the company offers for stylish family living.

For further information or to book an inspection call the team on 6024 2899.

AFONSO Building Solutions is a local, family-run business concentrating on quality and afford-ability in the new home market.

Their attention to detail has just been recog-nised with a Master Builders Association of Vic-toria award for the Wattle Glen 267. (See story, Page 2)

The name Afonso has become well known to Border residents through John Afonso, an immigrant from Portugal who moved his family to Wodonga in 1980.

John was a very skilled builder across a vast range of trades including masonry, concrete, ren-der and stone and soon gained a reputation for quality work.

Under John’s tutelage his sons Pedro and Da-vid began their careers in the industry and around seven years ago they identified a niche in the mar-ket for quality affordable homes.

The brothers started a family business and soon expanded from building one or two cus-

tom homes a year to now having close to 50 jobs under construction.

A third sibling, Jessica, joined the team, and the company has gone from strength to strength with customer satisfaction providing a continuing flow of work.

Afonso homes are designed with enjoyable living in mind, utilising space and ease of main-tenance.

Quality inclusions and workmanship are pro-vided and all at a price that fits the family budget.

QUALITY… Afonso Building Solutions’ Wattle Glen 267 – Quality at an affordable price.

Winner of Best Display Home $200,000-$300,000for

Family quality

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THE growth and success of Afon-so Building Solutions has come not by mistake but by good man-agement.

Business director Pedro Afon-so said affordability, quality and customer satisfaction have all cre-ated success in a tough industry sector.

“We’re a good value-for-mon-ey builder,” Mr Afonso said.

“All homes are priced so there’s no hidden tricks with our plans. Customers can browse on our website or come in and see us and everything’s listed for them, from pricing and inclusions to what’s not included and they leave with a clear mind.

“I think it’s testament to the model we’ve set up why we’re so busy.”

Mr Afonso said the list of in-clusions in an Afonso home is ex-tensive and the range available al-lows each customer to personalise their experience.

“Basically there’s down-lights, carpet and tile allowances, full- height kitchens, a full Laminex range and a full three-coat paint system,” he said.

“All those little things that other builders skim back on, we provide as standard.

“I think it’s important that when customers are investing a lot of money into their home they have a fairly big range of what they can and can’t pick from.

“For example, if we tell them it’s $700 per thousand bricks, they’re not just getting two bricks to choose from, they’re getting 30, and that’s an example across the board. It’s the same with roof co-lours, window colours, Laminex, paint, splashbacks, the whole lot, so it’s not just one element of the home, it’s the whole home.”

Mr Afonso said a budget was provided for certain items such as lighting and the customer could go to a lighting shop and purchase what they wanted.

“If they want to spend extra, they pay the difference,” he said.

“If they want to spend less they get the difference back.

“We have a good model and it allows customers to ultimately have excellent value for money and I think that’s the key.”

AFONSO Building Solutions is the Border’s latest award-winning builder taking out the best display home in the Master Builders of Victoria’s annual re-gional awards.

The Wattle Glen 267 was voted best in the $200,000 to $300,000 category up against tough opposition from two other regional builders.

And the award is even more impres-

sive given the fact it wast the first time the family business had entered a home in an award.

Having been established for close to seven years, company director Pedro Afonso said the business was running to the model they’d originally set up and felt the award was testament to that.

He said the team, many of whom attended the awards, was very pleased

with the result.“It’s the first time we entered

the building awards and we won it,”Mr Afonso said.

“We’re absolutely delighted.“We have a good product anyway, but

we’d like to think with a bit of recogni-tion and an award it will give us a bit more consumer confidence, maybe rein-force the fact that we are a good builder.”

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DELIGHTED… David, Jessica and Pedro Afonso are delighted with the award received from the master Builders Association of Victoria for their Wattle Glen 267 display home.

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ZOE Barnes, 2, enjoyed meeting the exciting creatures at Oz.e.Wildlife last week. Unfortunately it was the last chance she had to visit the wildlife sanctuary, with the tourist attraction closing for good and very slim chances of it ever re-opening.Full story, Page 3. Picture: BLAIR THOMSON

By BLAIR THOMSON

YOUNG car thieves are dic-ing with death and putting the safety of all road users at risk, according to an Albury police officer.

Inspector David Cottee said young drivers were inexperi-enced and prone to taking risks, making them a serious danger on our roads.

Two youths will face court this month over a range of car theft and break-and-enter charges.

Albury police arrested a 15-year-old Albury resident over several alleged car thefts, travelling in a stolen car and a petrol theft, and a 16-year-old Lavington male over alleged break and enters at Jindera and Culcairn, car thefts, travelling in a stolen car and cannabis cul-tivation.

The youths knew each other. Insp Cottee said some of the

charges related to a string of car thefts last weekend.

In one incident, a 15-year-old girl allegedly stole her mother’s Toyota 4Runner from Wantigong Street in North Al-bury and crashed the vehicle into a Commodore after failing to give way at an intersection.

Police allege her boyfriend fled the scene following the crash and was found a short time later.

A would-be car thief at-tempted to steal a Toyota Cam-ry from the Commercial Club on Friday afternoon and a VP Commodore was stolen from the Tax Office the same night.

A 1992 Camry was stolen from Lavington late Friday or early Saturday and found burnt out at Gerogery, and an-

Lives onthe lineYoung lawbreakers ‘dicing with death’

CONCERNED… David Cottee warns car owners to be more cautious after a string of car thefts. Picture: BLAIR THOMSON

other 1992 Camry was stolen in Pemberton Street, West Albury, before the driver stole fuel at Thurgoona BP.

Another 1992 Camry was stolen from Kemp Street in Lavington and the driver at-tempted to steal fuel from a nearby petrol station.

The driver and occupants fled when the attendant turned off the petrol pumps.

A 1982 Nissan Bluebird was stolen from Borella Road, Al-bury, on Sunday morning, and an Albury petrol station em-ployee was shocked to see his Commodore being driven off by thieves from his workplace on Sunday night.

Inspector David Cottee said there was a serious risk of death or injury in each incident.

“We are concerned at the rise and also concerned that there are indicators that young persons may be responsible for a large number of these thefts,” he said.

“They’re inexperienced driv-

ers with risk-taking behaviours, which makes them a danger on the road.

“Most cases have involved a manipulation of the ignition lock.

“I couldn’t tell you if the cars were locked or not.”

Inspector Cottee wouldn’t say what strategies police were using to try to stop further thefts.

But he said car owners, es-pecially those with Camrys, should consider using wheel clamps, kill switches and steer-ing locks to deter thieves, and should park their cars in garag-es or a position where they are hard to move.

Inspector Matthew Tishler warned motorists three weeks ago that thieves were targeting older model Camrys.

Recently released crime fig-ures show Albury has a higher-than-average rate of motor ve-hicle thefts than the rest of the state.

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EditorialEditorialBeginning of a new chapterBy CAROLINE STRAINIGLIFE is like a box of chocolates – you never know what is coming next.

Hardly had I settled into the editor’s chair here than something unexpected cropped up and I now find myself about to hit the road to take up a position in magazines.

Leaving so soon was not somethingI envisaged. Albury Wodonga and the com-munity and location are everything I hoped for – a good mix of town and country with great community spirit – and I thoughtI would be here for many years to come.

Not so. Out of the blue came an offer to return to magazines. Things are not that rosy work-wise for journalists Australia-wide at the moment and after a lot of soul-searching I decided to accept the offer.

Therefore, this will be my last issue, and I’d like to take the last few centimetres of this column to thank the many people who have made my time here so special, from the dedicated staff of NewsWeekly, to the adver-tisers and readers who support us.

It’s a great newspaper, great place and great people, and whenever I think of Albury Wodonga I will recall my time here fondly.

Here’s hoping that as the region con-tinues to grow and prosper those attributes which make it so special are nurtured and not lost. Development is great – but it is not thebe-all-and-end-all.

By BLAIR THOMSON

REECE Mastin set hearts aflutter at The Scots School on Saturday as 1100 screaming young fans cheered on the X Factor winner.

Audience members – mainly girls in their early teens – overflowed onto the stage as they reached out to touch the singer, leaving several in tears when he dipped his hand into the throng of outstretched fingers.

Mastin, 17, played two sets of cover songs, and original song Good Night, with his band.

Amidst the fun and excitement, there was a se-rious side to his performances, with $5000 raised for local food charity Carevan after expenses.

While the fundraiser didn’t reach its goal of $30,000, Carevan CEO Jodie Tiernan said the money raised would go to a good cause.

“It was a great concert … I’ve never seen a mosh pit like it before,” she said.

“The money will go towards feeding and as-sisting people through the Carevan.

“Times are tough and the more people we help, the more it costs for us to keep the van on the road.”

The Border food service serves 200 meals a week, with students from local schools cooking food for those in need.

“Our funds are getting low,” Ms Tiernan said. “Carevan is an important part of the commu-

nity and all the money stays in the community to help us assist people.

“And without the community support it would be much harder for these events to happen.”

Students from Midnight Basketball and cere-bral palsy sufferer Mya Irving were among those in attendance.

Hearts aflutter for Reece

Up for an awardTWO local businesses will be even more on their toes than normal when 14 June rolls around.

A&D Techeng (Wodonga) and Control Tech-nologies (Albury) are part of the team that devel-oped a revolutionary milking system which has been nominated for a Zenith award, which will be presented at a gala dinner in Melbourne.

The $600,000 system enables Cobram dairy-farmer Joe Lenssen to milk 220 cows an hour on his own.

The companies worked collaboratively to devise a system that delivered a signifcant cost saving up front because only half the mlking equipment was required. The operation required a highly flexible and unique control system not seen anywhere in the world.

SWAMPED… Fans got up close and personal with Reece Mastin. Picture: BLAIR THOMSON

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BEECHWORTH craft brewery Bridge Road Brewers have yet again tasted suc-cess at the Australian International Beer Awards held recently in Melbourne, bringing home 10 medals.

The small Beechworth brewery has enjoyed consistent results at the interna-tional event for the past seven years, up against entries from more than 30 coun-tries and over 1300 beers.

Standouts for the boutique brewer were five silver medals for their Biere de Garde, Celtic Red Ale, Chestnut Pilsner, Bling IPA, and India Saison, the latter a collaboration beer brewed with Norwe-gian brewery Nogne O.

Other Beechworth beers to be hon-ored with bronze medals were the Beech-worth Pale Ale, Galaxy Single Hop IPA, Stella Single Hop IPA, Robust Porter, and Posse Summer Ale.

“I am pleased that our small brew-ery is able to offer a local product and get more people drinking local beer, beer that is judged to be up there with the best in the world,” brewer Ben Kraus said.

AWARDED… Ben Kraus is pleased with the latest success of his beers in the Australian International Beer Awards.

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A WOMAN had a lucky escape after rolling her car on the Hume Highway and landing near train tracks last week.

The 24-year-old Hyundai Excel driver over-corrected the vehicle while travelling north on the highway, spearing the car off the road, over an embankment and through a cyclone fence, before coming to a rest near the Fallon Street bridge.

The woman escaped uninjured but the car was a write-off.

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By BLAIR THOMSONSTAFF at Oz.e.Wildlife say there is no chance the animal sanctuary will ever re-open.

Declining attendances, rising costs and the withdrawal of council funds forced the tourist attraction to close last week.

Ettamogah Sanctuary vice chairman Darryl West said all options to keep the sanctuary open had been explored, but several hundred thousand dollars was needed to keep the venture running.

Mr West said Albury Council continu-ing to fund Oz.e.Wildlife, and a plan by a local publican for a fundraising concert, would only be “Band-Aid” solutions to deeper problems.

“I’ve been involved with it for 20-odd years and I’ve seen and heard it all be-fore,” he said.

“The amount of money needed to keep it running is not a few thousand dol-lars, it would have to be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.

“I’m not saying these rescue plans aren’t well intentioned, but it’s all Band-Aid stuff, it’s not the remedy.

“It’s a structural thing. Our income is

about half of what it was three years ago, costs are rising, and it’s just not sustain-able.”

The public had a chance to visit the animals at the sanctuary for the final time last Thursday.

The 30 kangaroos, 30 deer, four pea-cocks, eight ducks, four pythons, eight lizards, one penguin and other animals started to be shifted to other zoos and parks in NSW this week.

It’s expected the animals will all be gone by Christmas.

The council withdrew about $50,000 in annual funding, which Mr West de-scribed as the “main event” in the closure, but said it had been coming for many years.

“I think we fought the good fight,” he said.

“Everything we did, we did on a shoe-string budget.

“But it’s the capital, the advertising, electricity costs, wages, moving the high-way … it all added up.

“I feel sorry for the area because it was a regional tourist attraction.”

Mr West said Oz.e.Wildlife had strug-gled since it opened in 1969.

Wildlife park closes doors

Interest rate cutwelcomedTHE Reserve Bank’s decision to cut inter-est rates by .25 of a per cent has been wel-comed by the Murray-Riverina NSW Busi-ness Chamber.

Spokesperson Ben Foley said the cut would provide busi-nesses with some glimmer of compen-sation before the start of the world’s biggest carbon tax in less than a month.

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ALBURY councillors have been slammed by the city’s ratepayers as-sociation for giving themselves an allowance increase in such a tough economic climate.

“I think it is outrageous,” the president of the Albury Citizens and Ratepayers Movement, John Emery, said.

“They say you pay more you get better quality people. Well I doubt that.

“There is more being spent on administration per capita and less on infrastructure.

“We are getting a raw deal from the council. Councillors and govern-ments alike appear totally insensi-tive to the people’s plight.”

Mr Emery said the ratepayers association would definitely be run-ning a ticket at the next local gov-ernment elections in September, al-though he had not yet decided if he would stand.

Albury councillors voted at a meeting last week to give them-selves the 2.5 per cent rise recom-mended by the Local Government Association.

As of 1 July councillors will re-ceive $17,060 instead of $16,640 and Mayor Cr Alice Glachan’s al-lowance will increase from $52,960 to $54,290.

Despite the rise, Wodonga is still well ahead, with Wodonga mayor Mark Byatt receiving almost $70,000 and Wodonga councillors $22,018.

By BLAIR THOMSON

WODONGA police want to speak to two men seen riding a motorbike with no licence plates along Pearce Street around 1.50am last Friday morning.

The driver of the Yamaha YZF 750 road bike caused a brief pursuit after police attempted to stop the vehicle and it sped off.

Sgt Damian Bould said police stopped the pursuit once it became ap-parent the driver had little control over the bike.

“The police took up position behind it and attempted to intercept it, and it sped off reaching an estimated speed of 100kph in a 60kph zone,” he said.

“About 10 to 15 minutes later it was

spotted in Parkers Road and the police chose not to engage in pursuit.

“The motorcycle was found aban-doned in parkland in Skye Court about 15 to 20 minutes later.”

The bike had not been reported sto-len and the passenger on the bike was not wearing a helmet.

“We don’t believe the bike was sto-len,” Sgt Bould said.

The pursuit lasted less than one ki-lometre.

“We’re seeking assistance from any member of the public who may know that identity of the rider and passenger and ask that they contact Wodonga po-lice on 6049 2600,” Sgt Bould said.

By BLAIR THOMSONTHE SES, CFA and paramedics rushed to the Birralee Shopping Centre to rescue a boy with his arm trapped in a vending ma-chine on Sunday night.

The three-year-old, who was shopping with his mother, tried to reach chocolate bars in the machine and became stuck in an anti-theft mechanism.

Wodonga CFA station of-ficer David Brown said it was one of the stranger jobs he had attended.

“This is up there with the grave digger trapped in a grave,” he said.

“We do get called to unusual jobs, like when dogs are stuck in a fence or when people get their fingers stuck in a hole.

“It seems that people call the

fire brigade when they’re not sure who to call.”

The CFA were at the shop-ping centre within two minutes of the triple-0 call and quickly released the boy.

Mr Brown said he had re-mained calm throughout the or-deal.

“He was stuck facing the vending machine and couldn’t see the crowd,” he said.

“He was fairly stoic the whole time and was out within a few minutes of us being there.

“He actual became a little more distressed when he was released.”

His mother was grateful to have him freed, but embarrassed by the attention.

“But those of us with chil-dren have all been in similar

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TRAPPED… SES crew arrive at the Birralee Shopping Centre on Sunday night. Picture: BLAIR THOMSON

HIGH SPEED… Sgt Damian Bould with a Yamaha bike used in a high-speed police pursuit early Friday morning. Picture: BLAIR THOMSON

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situation, but something similar. “Having a young child my-

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By CAROLINE STRAINIGWHEN you’re ill it’s nice to be close to home – which is just one reason why the annual Give Me 5 For Kids charity initiative is so important on the Border.

“It helps us buy equipment, so we can treat more children here rather than having to send them to Melbourne or Sydney,” paediatrician Andrew Rechtman explained.

“It keeps families together and avoids all that unnecessary travel.”

The annual charity initia-tive run by radio station 105.7 The River kicked off last Friday

with radio identities Kev and Luisa broadcasting their popular morning show live from Albury Hospital. As part of the launch the day was officially declared “pyjama day” with more than 30 businesses and organisations and 2000 people registering to join in the fun.

The target for the month-long fundraiser is $80,000, which will be used to purchase equipment for Albury Wodonga Health’s Paediatric Ward. First on the list is extra monitoring equipment to help nurses monitor children remotely, closely followed by an LED photo-therapy machine.

Collection tins are at hospi-tals and many local businesses and also the radio station itself in Swift Street. Events planned dur-ing June include a family fun day and trivia night.

The radio station’s involve-ment in the Give Me 5 For Kids charity is part of parent com-pany Southern Cross Austereo’s Australia-wide campaign, which started almost 20 years ago.

General manager 105.7 The River Rod Winner said it was a fantastic cause, and most impor-tantly the money stayed local.

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AN ALBURY councillor be-

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around covering old ground,

ignoring some of the lessons

learned from past attempts to

save the historic plane.

Cr Henk van de Ven said he

had a distinct sense of deja vu

when he saw the latest press

release from the Friends of the

Cumberoona group – which re-

cently expanded to include the

historic Uiver aircraft.

Council’s recent decision to

call for expressions of interest

in the plane not only sparked

a submission from the group

but publicity. The most recent

Friends’ press release was about

a visit to Holland with a view

to organising for a KLM DC-2

aircraft there to fly over to help

celebrate the 80th anniversary

of the original Uiver landing.

“You see that photo of that

Dutch plane – does it look fa-

miliar?” Cr van de Ven asked

NewsWeekly.“That shot was taken by me

in 2008. This was taken by them

recently!“Everything they are doing

now – bringing the Dutch plane

out – we went through in 2008

and gave up on because it was

too expensive. It would have

cost $1.6m Euro – and that was

five years ago.“We approached the Dutch

airline KLM and while they

gave us their support on paper,

no financial support.

“Plus there were logisti-

cal problems flying the plane

across the Middle East.”

Cr van de Ven said he was

fed up with council being paint-

ed as baddies because of its

decision to seek expressions of

interest in the plane.

“I have been on council for

eight years, and served on the

Uiver Community Trust estab-

lished 12 months after I joined

council and that was discontin-

ued only recently,” he said.

“We have investigated every

option.“We set up a charitable trust

to raise funds for the restora-

tion of the Uiver, and we tried

for several years to get someone

interest in restoration and get

some government involvement.

“We even tried to get the

RAAF interested in the restora-

tion, using their apprentices at

Wagga.“Despite having lots of

publicity functions, the chari-

table trust raised only $10,000-

$12,000, which was used for

restoration of the tail of the

aircraft.“Where were all these peo-

ple back then?”

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done that’cannot get off the ground

He said council had also in-

vestigated housing the plane in

a new building at the airport, or

part of the plane in the airport

terminal. “Councillors voted against

both on cost grounds,” Cr van

de Ven said.

“Believe me, no-one is more

passionate about the Uiver than

me. Not only do I have a Dutch

heritage, but I have an interest

in aviation going back to when

I was 17 and tried to join the

RAAF, but couldn’t because I

was colour-blind.”

He said expressions of in-

terest in the plane closed at the

end of April and council staff

were preparing a report, which

should go to a council meeting

for consideration in the next

month.Cr van de Ven acknowl-

edged it was public knowledge

the Friends of the Cumberoona/

Uiver had put in a proposal to

restore the aircraft and house it

in a $250,000 hangar at the air-

port, but he could not comment

specifically on that proposal be-

cause it was before council.

However, he emphasised

council had been down every

avenue and what council was

now looking for was a lower-

cost proposal.

“We had an option to build a

new building at the airport and

councillors decided that was

not where we wanted to go,” he

said.

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE… The main shot of this KLM Dutch DC-2 in Holland was taken by

Cr Henk van de Ven in 2008, and the shot on the left (inset) only a few weeks ago by the

Friends of the Cumberoona/Uiver group.


A CAMPAIGNER behind the current attemptsto save Albury’s historic Uiver DC-2 aircraft has vowed to not give up.

“We won’t give up until it’s dead – and I will notallow people to kill it!” Jeff Sawyer of the Friends of the Cumberoona said.

Mr Sawyer made his comments react-ing to criticism by Cr Henk van de Ven in last week’s NewsWeekly that some of what thegroup was doing was retracing dead-ends.

He acknowledged that, but said times had changed.

“Yes, Henk did visit Lelystad aerodrome in the Netherlands, but that is a long time ago,” Mr Sawyer said.

“Just because he and others have failed does not mean we will fail in our attempt.

“We have already raised $5000 in a very short space of time.

“If you never try something, you will never succeed.”

Mr Sawyer said the Friends of the Cumber-oona’s submission in response to Albury Council advertising for expressions of interest in the planeprovided for council paying for half a han-gar, but that was only a starting point and once the plane was heritage listed funding from the state and federal governments might also beavailable.

“I do believe it is worth keeping,” he said. “We need more tourist attractions, and you

cannot just rate their success in terms of gate tak-ings – people stay in hotels and go to shops andrestaurants.”

While his organisation was called the “Friendsof the Cumberoona”, it was dedicated to thepreservation of all Albury icons. They had onlyrecently taken up the cudgels on behalf of theUiver because several councillors had been activelytrying to save the plane, but these councillorshad now given up.

He understood council had received three ex-pressions of interest in the aircraft in addition totheirs since advertising in April, and the Friendswould be prepared to work with any local group.

The Uiver is a DC-2 aircraft placed at the air-port to commemorate the emergency landing of the original Uiver, which was forced down by a severe storm during an air race.

You can read more about the Friends of the Cumberoona by visiting www.alburyuiver.com and www.cumberoona.com.

PRESERVED… The Friends of Cumberoona would like to see the plane housed in a purpose-built hangar at the airport.

DETERMINED… Jeff Sawyer of The Friends believes the plane is a valuable tourist attraction.

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DEJA VU... Cr Henk van de Ven last week said attempts to organise for a DC-2 to fly out from Holland were a repeat of a similar attempt he made in 2008.


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THE Happy Wanderers are using the power of music to bring the past alive for residents in nurs-ing homes.

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“We created a bright, happy group, which is known throughout the district to make people happy,” Mrs Wright said.

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“The music we play is incredibly versatile; it brings back memories even for patients with de-mentia,” Mrs Wright said.

“I find it really rewarding to see their face light up in recognition to the performance.”

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By TREVOR JACKSONNORM Martin has seen many changes in the region during his lifetime, and at 95 years of age that’s more than most can lay claim to.

Family and friends gathered around to celebrate his birthday last week with a party at Grange retirement village where he lives.

Norm spoke to NewsWeekly prior to his party. He’d been unwell recently, but said he did like to get together with fam-ily and friends and enjoy their company.

Around 35 people gathered to cel-ebrate and share stories.

Norm was born in Wodonga and lived in the Bethanga region his whole life. He commenced dairy farming with his father, later married his wife Betty and they continued to run the farm.

Norm was very community minded, spending many years as a member of To-wong Shire Council, including a couple of terms as president and was a mem-ber of the Murray Valley Development League, an organisation set up to look after the interests of the Murray River.

He displayed some disappointment with the creation of the Hume Dam which covered much of the fertile river flats around the Mitta Mitta River.

Being a farmer, Norm was always very attached to his farm dogs. Quite some time ago he was driving around the paddock and one of the dogs was tied to the tray of his Landrover.

The dog slipped and was choking on his lead. Norm gave the dog mouth to mouth and the dog survived. He was

By TREVOR JACKSONSENIORS using the Amalgamat-ed Taxis service in Wodonga can rest assured they are well cared for as they commute around the region.

Approximately half the cus-tomer base for the company con-sists of older residents and man-ager John Farrington said they were well catered for.

“In a lot of cases we are their form of transport - they recognise that and we recognise that,” he said.

And he said as more security cameras come online seniors can feel more relaxed utilising his ser-vice.

“We will progressively be in-stalling security cameras in all the vehicles in Wodonga over the next couple of months,” he said.

“It puts the physical presence in and around a taxi on record. They can be recalled at any time

so there is a record of any inci-dents inside or immediately out-side the taxi.”

Mr Farrington said it provided peace of mind from two angles – one being from the passenger’s point of view and the other for the security of drivers.

A range of vehicles and the lat-est technology ensures seniors are comfortable using the service.

“The drivers certainly help the older passengers where possible, but we also have a good range of vehicles,” Mr Farrington said.

“We have the Toyota Maxi-Cabs which are all wheelchair-equipped so if someone’s in a wheelchair we can move them in the bigger vehicles. If we have someone who may have difficulty climbing into the Toyotas most people can get in and out of the sedans and station wagons.”

Mr Farrington added that re-sponse times for the service were generally very good.

CELEBRATION… Norm Martin turned 95 last week and was joined by family and friends to celebrate the milestone.

Amalgamated Taxis’ driver Graham Whitehead shows the ample accessibility available for seniors, particularly those in wheelchairs in one of the Toyota Maxi Cabs. Picture: TREVOR JACKSON

Seniors well catered for

Norm celebrates 95-year milestone

always very proud of that achievement.Norm eventually changed from dairy

farming to running sheep but tried to avoid change in other areas of the in-dustry. He wasn’t renowned for his love of machinery and chose to ride a horse around the farm rather than a motor-cycle.

But he did experience the “mechani-cal horse” during the war years, where a fall and subsequent broken leg saw him discharged from the army and ruined a possible career in the intelligence corp.

It’s said Norm detested motorbikes fromthen on and rode a horse up until as re-cently as 20 years ago.

One of Norm and Betty’s great pas-sions in life was old-time dancing, whichthe couple continued until Norm was 85years old.

Reflecting on his life, Norm toldNewsWeekly one of the secrets to hislongevity was the fact he didn’t drinkand kept fit by working and keeping ac-tive on the farm. He considered life nowto be much easier than in times gone by.


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TUESDAY 12TH JUNE - 10.30AMFeaturing Hilary Henshaw and Peter Hurley - celebrating the

enduring legacy of Noel and Cole.

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WEDNESDAY 20th JUNE - 7.30PM$65.00 per person (includes supper)

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“Songs and Pictures Tour”FRIDAY 29TH JUNE 7.30PM

$30.00 per person (18yrs+) - $15.00 per child (14-17yrs)

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FABBA DINNER AND SHOW

$42.00 per member $48.00 per non member

FRIDAY, JUNE 8 ■ WA Youth Jazz Orchestra at The Jazz Basement. Tickets $20, or $15 concession, bar opens 7.30pm. Enquiries 0438 623 462.

SATURDAY, JUNE 9 ■ NSW Justice of the Peace volunteer available every Saturday from 11am to noon at the Albury LibraryMuseum.

■ Hume Murray Farmers’ Market at Gateway Village on the Lincoln Causeway from 8am to 12pm. Enquiries 6058 2996.

SUNDAY, JUNE 10 ■ A Candela Lie, Volume Addict and Sonic Loader live at the Bended Elbow beer garden from 4pm. Enquiries 6023 6266.

■ Tim Freedman live at the SS&A Club, free entry. Enquiries 6041 2222.

■ Australian Cortina Nationals Show and Shine at the Kinross Woolshed from 10am. Enquiries 0418 388 555.

■ Wood Fired Oven bake at Hovell Tree Park from 11am to 4pm. Enquiries 6023 8753.

TUESDAY, JUNE 12 ■ Wodonga Toy Library open every Tuesday from 12pm to 1.30pm at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall, Beech Street, Wodonga. New members welcome. Enquiries 0404 936 208.

■ Albury Branch of the Country Women’s Association meets at 561 Kiewa Street from 9.30am for 10am start. Bring a treasure to talk about. Enquiries 6025 2169.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 ■ Thurgoona View Friendship Club meets at the Boomerang Hotel function room from 7pm for 7.30pm start. Enquiries 6025 2329.

■ Albury Wodonga Chronic Pain Support Group meets at noon at Adamshurst for AGM. Enquiries 6025 7632.

■ Albury & District Historical Society meets at the Commercial Club from 7.30pm. AGM followed by DVD

on Albury Wodonga parklands. Enquiries 6021 4887. ■ Albury Toy Library open 4pm to 5.30pm every Wednesday during school term. Enquiries [email protected]

THURSDAY, JUNE 14 ■ The Symphony of Life at the Butter Factory Theatre on the Lincoln Causeway, additional shows Friday and Saturday. Enquiries 6021 7433.

■ Friends of the Art Gallery Film Night at the Albury Art Gallery from 5.30pm. Enquiries 6043 5800.

FRIDAY, JUNE 15 ■ Spectrum exhibition of colour at the Albury Art Gallery, runs until 5 August. Enquiries 6043 5800.

■ Albury Gang Show performance at the Albury Entertainment Centre from 7.30pm. Additional shows on Saturday at 2pm and 7.30pm, tickets $12. Enquiries 0418 478 984.

■ Peter Powers live at the Commercial Club from 7.30pm, tickets $35. Enquiries 6057 2000.

SATURDAY, JUNE 16 ■ Fellowship of First Fleeters Albury Wodonga chapter meets the third Saturday of each month at the Albury LibraryMuseum from 10am for 10.30am start. All welcome.

■ Thurgoona Community Market and Car Boot Sale at St John’s church grounds from 8am to 1pm. Enquiries 0437 050 279.

SUNDAY, JUNE 17 ■ Wood Fired Oven bake at Hovell Tree Park from 11am to 4pm.

■ Little Me Markets at Sumsion Gardens in Wodonga from 10am to 2pm. Enquiries 0421 082 388.

THURSDAY, JUNE 21 ■ Refugee Week at the Albury LibraryMuseum from 11am, runs until 23 June. Enquiries 6023 8333.

■ Murray Wheezers Respiratory Illness Support Group meets the third Thursday of each month at Glenecho Neighbourhood House from 1.30-3.30pm. Enquiries 6021 4939.

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By BLAIR THOMSON

THE WA Youth Jazz Orchestra will perform at the Jazz Basement at Gateway Island tonight (Friday).

The unique orchestra features some of the best young jazz musi-cians in Western Australia, aged be-tween 14 and 25.

Almost every jazz, swing, lounge and big band performing in Perth has current or past members of the orchestra.

The 18-piece group is renowned for its big band groove and innova-tive performances, with the skills of the performers belying their age.

Past performers include Troy Roberts, Daniel Susnjar, Graeme Blevins and Mat Jodrell who have all gone on to perform overseas.

The group’s general manager, Fiona Symonds, said she was oftensurprised by the musicians’ talents.

“WAYJO features some of Aus-tralia’s most outstanding young jazz musicians,” she said.

“They really are the cream of the crop.

“They consistently leave audi-ences and guest artists amazed attheir level of skill and imagination.”

John Morrison, brother of re-nowned musician James Morrison,leads the band.

The group is visiting Wodonga as part of a four date tour of Sydney.

Tickets to the show cost $20, or $15 concession, with the bar openfrom 7.30pm for an 8pm show.

Tickets can be reserved by tex-ting or calling 0438 623 462.

PERFORMANCE… Members of the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra in action.

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Mel returns to his true passionBy BLAIR THOMSON

MOVIE: Get the Gringo (MA15+)DURATION: 96 minutesSOMEWHERE amongst the contro-versy surrounding Mel Gibson’s pri-vate life and the allegations of sexism and racism, everyone seemed to forget his acting talents.

Sightings of Gibson on the big screen have been few and far between in recent years, partly because he’s been working behind the camera, and partly because fewer people want to put him in front of the camera.

Nonetheless, he’s a great performer. In this latest outing he plays a pro-

fessional criminal known as The Grin-go, who has smashed a stolen car laden

with millions in cash across the border into Mexico, where corrupt police are waiting.

The justice system in Mexico leaves a little to be desired, and Gibson finds himself in a filthy prison where inmates are free to inject heroin, families can rent rooms complete with their own kitchens and beds, and certain prison-ers hold all the power and influence.

The Gringo begins scheming from the moment he steps foot in the place and makes an unlikely alliance with a 10-year-old boy, more out of necessity than desire.

Strange as it may seem, the duo cre-ate a formidable partnership and as the story unravels a bond between the two, and the boy’s mother, gains strength.

At first it seems like the prison is perhaps, in the words of The Gringo, the world’s worst mall, and not all that violent.

But delve a little deeper and it be-comes apparent that human life has no value and cash rules.

The money The Gringo stole comes back to haunt him and while it’s not a true action film with guns constantly blazing, there are some great action scenes and plot twists and turns as our hero protects his young ally.

It’s worth noting that Gibson also co-wrote and co-produced this film and has created a unique movie well worth a look, but perhaps not a film for the ages.

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By BLAIR THOMSON

TV and theatre legend John Wood will star in Symphony of Life, a new play which premiers at the Butter Factory Theatre next Thursday 14 June.

Best known as Snr Sgt Tom Croydon in police drama Blue Heelers, the Gold Logie Award winner will play Pecker in the upcoming production.

“He’s terrific character, Pecker,” Wood told NewsWeekly.

“He’s spent 27 years working for the taxation department and he’s finally re-signed with the intention of doing some-thing for himself for change.

“Some might call him an aging week-end hippy.

“I think he’s a recognisable type of person that could come from anywhere.”

Wood signed up for the play, written by Megan Rigoni, because he believed it was a cause worth helping out.

Cancer support group Brave Hearts on the Murray commissioned the work, with Brave Hearts members and other cancer support service personnel taking roles as storytellers, choir members and promoters.

“It’s not something I’d normally do,” Wood admitted.

“But it’s a cause worth supporting, which is all I’m really trying to do.

“He’s a terrific character, Pecker, re-ally well written and a lot of fun to play.

“I’m very happy to be involved.”Wood, 65, has been a regular visitor

to the Border throughout his career. “I think I came the first time with

Death of a Salesman, or Major Barbara back in 1970 and performed there with the Melbourne Theatre Company in The Last of the Knucklemen in the mid-70’s, and I’ve been there recently with Hot-House,” he said.

“I came up and did a play called The Ghost Writer, I was there again with The Club, I think I did A Stretch of the Imag-ination up there, as well as Strange Bed-fellows which of course originated there.

“I always love getting up there.”While the Melbourne production of

the Strange Bedfellows musical has been put on hold, leaving Wood with few job opportunities this year, he does have a

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few prospects in the pipeline.

“It is feast or famine,” he said.

“It’s a very difficult business to make a living in.

“I’ve picked up a continuing role in The Doctor Blake Mysteries which is be-ing done for the ABC.

“Hopefully that will lead on to big-ger and better things, if bigger and better

things can pop up at my age,” he added with a laugh.

Wood has travelled to the Border sev-eral times to rehearse Symphony of Life, which is directed by local Chris Pidd.

Local performers also feature heav-ily in the production, which runs from Thursday to Sunday.

Fore more information call 6021 7433.

KEEN… John Wood is looking forward to his upcoming Border production, which starts next Thursday.


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COMFORTABLE family liv-ing and room for the children to play is assured in this week’s Wodonga Real Estate featured property.

A tasteful front timber door with Australiana-style lead light greets the new owners, opening to a tiled foyer.

A large lounge/ family room offers enough space for the fam-ily to enjoy time together with a gas wall furnace to keep warm on those cool winters’ nights.

The extremely spacious kitchen allows for the largest meals or extended gatherings with ample cupboard and bench space, plus the bonus of large walk-in pantry.

The extra family/dining area provides easy access to outdoor entertaining with an undercover alfresco area the perfect spot for those balmy summer evenings.

The three bedrooms are all of comfortable proportions with the master suite having a large walk-through robe leading to a spacious ensuite.

The remaining two bed-rooms both include built-in robes.

The main bathroom is again of large proportions with a sep-arate toilet alleviating conges-tion for the growing family.

Outside the back yard is sure to please with ample space for

the kids to run around. An established garden plot

provides space for home-grown produce while a separate com-post area allows the green-con-cious gardener to supply their own special blend of fertiliser.

A garage under the main roof takes care of the family ve-hicle while a carport with roller door adds extra space.

Access to the back yard via a full concrete driveway reveals yet another vehicle home with a free-standing brick garage. Two garden sheds further adds to the appeal at a realistic family bud-get price.

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Cnr Hovell & Osburn Streets, WodongaOffice Number 02 6055 0180

For further information visit our websitewww.alatalobros.com.au

WINNER- BEST DISPLAY HOMENorth East Victoria Building Awards 2012

Cnr Hovell & Osburn Streets Wodonga

Enviro 8FloorplanLiving 25.5sqGarage 4.1sqAlfresco 5.1sqPorch 0.9sq

Total 35.6sq

Width 14.72mLength 26.88m

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WHEN marketing a property for sale an estate agent will recommend a range of options depend-ing on the property, location and method of sale.

As advertising is an outgoing that is paid for by the vendor, it is advisable to have an under-standing of the options.

The most cost-effective advertisements are on the internet. Internet advertising is now the pri-mary way most buyers become aware of a prop-erty.

The internet provides a wealth of information that is not easily included in print advertisements and you can make the advertisements interactive by including video and voice-over to describe a property’s features.

If you are having photos taken, ensure that the quality and resolution are such that may be viewed clearly.

Depending on the value of the property, spe-cific websites can also be created for a property.

While print advertisements are still being used, they are less popular than they were a de-cade ago; however, they have a role to play in some markets. Print advertisements appear in lo-cal newspapers or magazines and in the weekend metropolitan papers and range from display ad-vertising to simple classified listings.

Most agencies have their own magazines and window displays. As agencies tend to situate themselves in areas with high pedestrian traffic, these options provide a simple and low-cost way of bringing the home to the attention of buyers.

And, of course, social media is now being used to market property. It can’t replace meth-ods that have a significantly higher reach but can complement a campaign.

Finally, an agency’s own database of buyers is a very valuable marketing tool. A good agency will maintain its own list of interested buyers and will market homes directly to them.

With the range of options now available, it is important that sellers work with their agent to produce the most effective marketing campaign possible.

Advertising, the tip for bettermarket success

By TREVOR JACKSON

ALATALO Bros Homes has taken out first place in the Master Builders As-sociation of Victoria Regional North East building awards display home above $400,000 category for their 8-star energy rated home, the Enviro 8.

Alatalo Bros manager, Tony Moyle said the award was a nice re-ward for 12 months of hard work and planning by Alatalo Bros’ draftsman Nathan Boehm.

Mr Moyle said Mr Bohem worked tirelessly on every aspect of the proj-ect to design and finish the home to perfection.

“He’s created something that has not only been designed to look good, but be functional, affordable, and of course environmentally friendly in it’s energy saving,” Mr Moyle said.

“We’re very proud of winning the award with this home. It’s not your everyday layout - it’s a little bit dif-ferent.”

The home was designed with en-ergy savings in mind, set with a north-erly aspect to take full advantage of natural light.

It includes double-glazed win-dows, polystyrene cladding which improves the acoustic and thermal properties of the house and LED lights to cut energy consumption.

Rainwater tanks feed the toilet

and the gardens were created to pro-vide both minimal maintenance andwater requirements.

Inside the modern layout becomesmore apparent with overhead shelv-ing in the kitchen rather than cup-boards and different angles designedto create space and environmentally-friendly and solid bamboo flooringhas been used.

Mr Bohem said he was pleased with the final product and just as im-pressed with the award.

“A lot of hard work went into get-ting the design to the stage where wecould do something a bit different so I’m happy that everyone appreciated it,” he said.

“My idea was to show something different, a bit more modern, keeping up with the times. The design camefrom styles I like and ideas that were around at the time and we were very happy with the final product.”

And the unique design has turnedheads in the marketplace with AlataloBros sales manager Michelle Brownsaying the feedback from the publichad been very positive.

“Everyone who goes through thehome walks out and says they love it,” she said.

“I haven’t had any negative response from it. Normally you get some nega-tivity in a home but I can honestly sayI haven’t had any about this.”

PERFECTION… Nathan Bohem and Mike Alatalo proudly display their MBA award for their display home, the Enviro 8 located at 85 Forest Drive, Thurgoona. Picture: TREVOR JACKSON

Reward for innovationAlatalo Bros takes out first place in Master Builder awards


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2-8 Mitchell Street $239,500

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This as new townhouse is only 3 minutes to Wodonga’s CBD and all its amenities. Double lock up garage with internal access and a remoteSecurely leased at $255 per week until 15th December 2013

NEW2 Como Court $535,000

Inspection By Appointment

Meticulously maintained this expansive family home is enviably situated in a peaceful court on a beautifully landscaped 2111m2 block Four bedrooms ( two with en-suites ) two studies and very spacious living areasCompleting this home is a sparkling inground pool, extensive paved undercover outdoor living areas, fully lined and powered four car garage with an additional two car garage and two car carport.

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61 O’Meara Street $280,000


Perfectly located across from new Woolworths supermarketOffers totally maintenance free living Two large bedrooms both with walk in robes and a study

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2/5 Railway Street $254,500


Secure an as new townhouse only 200 metres from Centro Wodonga plazaStylish kitchen with stainless steel appliances plus dishwasherOpen plan living with split system air conditioner

1,2,3 - 25 Kyle Court $195,000 Each


This is a perfect opportunity to add to your investment portfolioPurchase a single unit or the block of three, all on separate titles Gas wall furnace and split system cooling

50 Elm Street $170,000


Situated in a central South Wodonga location on a 651m² blockPolished floorboards, air-conditioner and gas heater Expected rental return of $230 per week

8 Marigold Court $259,000


In Parkland Estate this home should appeal to both families and investorsComprising 2 living areas,3 bedrooms, kitchen, meals, laundry & DLUG with remote Close to a shopping centre, sports and leisure complex and schools.

17 Whernside Drive $368,000


Beautifully presented & ready to occupy, this brick veneer family home Four double bedrooms with built in robesSeparate family room leads out to wide all weather veranda

346 Whytes Road $765,000

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Only minutes from Wodonga is this beautiful home on 7 acresFamily room with split system air conditioning and two way wood heater Ample shedding is provided with 11 x 9 colourbond shed

YACKANDANDAH $475,000


A rare opportunity to purchase 20 acres so close to YackandandahOffering picturesque creek frontage and shady mature trees8m x 10m colourbond shed, brick lock up garage

BEECHWORTH $365,000


On a large corner block this four bedroom family home provides versatilityLounge has feature fireplace with gas log fire, reverse cycle air conditioningLarge sash windows overlooking beautiful established gardens with steps down to second level

TANGAMBALANGA $235,000


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Enjoy splendid views and the benefit of potential Large modern kitchen meals area. Front and rear deck Great shedding, big block and close to town centre

TANGAMBALANGA $265,000


Located on the edge of town on a corner allotment, is this quality brick homeGood size kitchen with electric & gas cooking & a dishwasherSporting and social facilities nearby. Just 15 minutes to Wodonga / Albury,

TANGAMBALANGA From $76,000

Inspection By Appointment

Establish your business identity in your own premisesProminently located, affordable serviced industrial blocksLand sizes from 1525m² - 1890m². Ready to build on

LAKE HUME $200,000


Appealing timber home on the lapping shores of Lake Hume On freehold title within Lake Hume Resort Note: Freehold title is not time share. Excellent returns

DARTMOUTH $125,000


The home is in good condition with 3 good size bedrooms, lounge-kitchen, bathroom and laundryPerfect as a weekender, retirement villa or an investment you can use from time to timeLovely established shade trees make the perfect scenario for those afternoon refreshments

BONEGILLA $465,000

Inspection by appointment

Owner says SELL this historically successful sale/service site of 2419m² - 3 titlesStrategically located retail site only two minutes from Lake Hume and 10 minutes from Wodonga & AlburyRepresents outstanding opportunity to expand your commercial base.

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www.wodongarealestate.com.auMore great listings and photos available at 6056 1888

6 Stanley Street, WodongaEmail: [email protected]



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RENTAL PROPERTIES OF THE WEEK

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Large 3 BR home with study. Features include ducted heating & cooling, gas log fi re, large formal lounge plus large family/meals area, kitchen with gas cook top & ample cupboard space, master BR has ensuite & WIR, plus BIR to the other two BRs & full bathroom. Other features include DLUG with remote & internal access, private secure yard with entertaining area. Avail now

Kingfi sher Drive, Wodonga $350pw

This modern & fresh 4 BR home with study/fi fth BR features ensuite & WIR to master BR, BIRs in all other rooms including the study. The kitchen is modern with heaps of cupboards, 5 burner gas cooktop & dishwasher. Separate formal lounge, open plan meals & family room with ducted heating & cooling throughout. Oversized DLUG with remote, under cover area & internal access. Secure yard & pergola. Pets upon application. Avail now

Bremer Avenue, Wodonga $370pw

Executive style 4 bedroom home with study, ducted heating and cooling, formal lounge, huge open kitchen and living areas with view across the hills, dishwasher, ensuite, walk in robe to the master, enclosed yard with immaculate gardens. Double lock up garage. Must inspect. Avail 03/07/12

Avondale Drive, Wodonga $460pw

Ideal for the family, this large well presented four BR home features 2 large living areas, ducted heating & cooling throughout, en-suite and walk-through robe to main BR, BIRs to other BRs. The open kitchen area opens on to a decked alfresco entertaining area & features gourmet appliances. Externally the property also features a large secure yard area with garden shed, double remote garage & side gate access to the rear yard. Inspection will not disappoint. Avail now.05.12

Gumnut Court, Albury $430pw

Units/Townhouses availableGralen St $140pw Avail 15.06.12Very neat tidy 1 BR, gas heat, A/C, BIRs, single carport.

McEwen Cres $175pw Avail 2 wksGreat 2 BR unit, spacious living, S/S cool/heat, BIRs, single carport.

Huon Hill Rd $195pw Avail nowLarge 2 BR unit, gas heat, S/S cool, BIRs, external grounds, SLUG.

Turton Crt $230pw Avail 02.07.12Neat 2 BR unit, study nook, A/C, gas heat, BIRs, DLUG. No pets. Lawns incl.

Hume St $240pw Avail end June2 BR townhouse, gas heat, A/C, DW, BIRs, ceiling fans, encl yard, SLUG.

Mitchell St $280pw Avail 06.07.12Modern 2 BR townhouse, duct heat/cool, BIRs, remote SLUG.

Houses available

Albury & District properties

Storage ShedsTrafalgar St Wodonga from $77 pm Avail nowSecure storage units from 2.3 x 3.5m up to 8 x 3.5m. 24 hour access for tenants.

VACANCY RATE 0.85%Leading the way in Property Management,

now leasing over 50% of the Rental Market.

Out of town propertiesQueen Elizabeth Dr, Tallangatta $300pw Avail now2-storey, 3 BR, 3 bath, WIR, duct heat/cool, in-fl oor heat, study, balcony, remote DLUG.

Hodge St, Beechworth $295pw Avail now3 BR property, BIRs, S/S heat/cool, elect cook, open living, garage, 3 x carport.

Swan St $210pw Avail 06.07.123 BR home, 2 bathrooms, S/S heat/cool, BIRs, encl yard, carport.Buckland Crt $255pw Avail 21.06.123 BR home, duct cool, gas heat, large living, separate meals, BIRs, dbl carport.Hamilton Pl $275pw Avail 28.06.12Very neat 3 BR home, DLUG, duct cool, ceiling fans, BBQ area.Melrose Dr $300pw Avail 16.06.12Neat 3 BR home, ENS, DW, duct heat/cool, remote DLU carport.Cole St $320pw Avail 10.06.12Renovated 3 BR home, study, duct heat/cool, DW, ENS, BIRs, family room, DLUG.Georgina Ave $340pw Avail 03.07.12Modern 3 BR home, WIR, ENS, DW, spa bath. alfresco, remote DLUG.Hogan Crt $350pw Avail nowExecutive 4 BR home, ENS, DW, duct cool, gas heat, SLUG, home offi ce

Ann St, Jindera $295pw Avail 15.06.12

Central renovated 3 BR home, gas heat, S/S

heat/cool, garden shed, tandem carport.

Cadell St, Albury $305pw Avail 20.06.12

Modern 3 BR townhouse, duct cool, gas

heat, BIRs, remote DLUG, encl yard

Peards Dr, Albury $340pw Avail 15.06.12

3 BR townhouse, duct heat/cool, ENS, WIR,

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Houses availableHogan Crt $350pw Avail now

Executive 4 BR home, ENS, DW, duct cool, gas

heat, SLUG, home offi ce

Riversdale Pl $550pw Avail 11.07.12

4 BR, plus study, duct heat/cool, parents’

retreat, ENS, DW, workshop, remote DLUG.

Whenby Grange ...........................................from $112,000Wattle Glen ....................................................from $ 95,000Wattle Views ..................................................from $ 90,000New West Village .........................................from $ 75,000Western Park .................................................from $125,000Barnaduda Park ............................................from $ 80,000Country Club .................................................from $110,000Federation Park ............................................from $105,000

Englobo Land - Yackandandah ...............from $575,000 + G.S.T.Yarralumla ......................................................from $ 95,000Willow Gardens ............................................from $120,000Yackandandah Heights .............................from $ 71,000Fairway Gardens (NSW) .............................from $100,000Yackandandah Industrial ..........................from $ 86,000 + G.S.T.Tangalamba Industrial ...............................from $ 76,000 + G.S.T.Wodonga Industrial Estate .......................from $1.8 million

Albury & District propertiesHume St, Albury $275pw Avail noRenovated 3 BR home, gas heat, S/S heat/cool, elect cook, tandem carport


6025 8000HUTTON Real Estate

Shop 8, 330 Urana Road Barry Hutton 0407 261 965LAVINGTON NSW 2641 Nigel Horne 0407 058 706www.huttonrealestateworld.com.au

DELIGHTFUL FAMILY HOME Four bedrooms, main with ensuite, formal lounge, open living and dining, adjoining well equipped kitchen with pantry, dishwasher and breakfast bar.Ducted heating and air conditioning., double garage, remote entry.

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LAVINGTON 548 Sanders Road THURGOONA, 10 Sugar Gum Way AUCTION $342,000

FORMER WOOMARGAMA STORE & RESIDENCESituated on approximately 1.5 acres is the former Woomargama General Store and adjoining residence.The store offers a multitude of opportunities. The Residence is a renovators delight.

WOOMARGAMA Old Hume Highway $130,000

For Professional Property Management

Contact Hutton Real Estate today on 6025 8000

No Advertising Charges Nigel Horne0407 058 706

Barry Hutton0407 261 965

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PROPERTIES FOR LEASE

ALBURY $260PW WODONGA $275PW

MOUNTAIN VIEW $420PW THURGOONA $360PW

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AUCTIONFRIDAY JUNE 22

2PM ONSITE

A VERY APPEALING HOME UNITA very spacious unit, two bedrooms, large open plan living, dining, kitchen with pantry, b/bar and dishwasher, full bathroom, second toilet, separate laundry, ducted air conditioning, gas heating, lock-up garage with remote and internal entry. Outdoor entertainment area and private yard.

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NORTH ALBURY, 503 Union Road $237,500

UNDER OFFER

VERY AFFORDABLE PACKAGE This home would certainly suit the first home buyer or investor. Three bedrooms, formal lounge, country style kitchen. Single lock-up garage. Situated close to public school, Public transport and parkland. Phone for inspection.

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LAVINGTON, 537 Webb Street $187,500

DECEASED ESTATE

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION The three golden rules of Real Estate belong to this one.A very comfortable home with lots of room. Situated on a large 809m2 block. A short walk from Lavington Square.

PRICED TO SELL Three bedrooms, formal lounge, kitchen with meals area. Freshly painted, new carpet throughout, ducted air conditioning, lock-up garage plus storage. Excellent investment, currently tenanted at $230 per week

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NORTH ALBURY, 929 Mate St $160,000


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CHAINSAW, brand new, 62CC, 22” bar. $200. 0457 353 871. West Wodonga.

BED, single, solid pine, with mattress, GC. $70. 0422 067 503. Lavington.

UPHOLSTERERSCEILING FAN, internal, EC, $40. 0428 320 975.

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AVERY SCALES, Birm-ingham England, includes weights, EC. $295ono. 0407 705 864, (02) 6040-0655.

COMPUTERSBUNKS, tubular, ex Fantastic Furniture, with mattresses, little use. $230. (02) 6041-6675, 0408 690 269.

ASSORTED SOLID BRASS, urns, pitchers, vases, coffeepots etc, 77 pieces, small-medium-large. Price negotiable. 0431 611 316.

BREAKFAST TABLE, blackwood, 8 drawers, lovely unique piece, cost $2,000, sell $850ono. 0402 993 701.

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LOUNGE, black leather, GC, $500. 0429 324 009.

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LADDER, painters aluminium extension, as new, paid $290, sell $140ono. 0402 993 701.

FOR RENTEast Albury, Keene Street, comfortable

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huge undercover area at rear, lock-up up garage, pet-friendly, private large fenced yard, adjacent

dog park. $220 a week. Phone Kate at Stockdale and Leggo

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GAS HEATER, Rinnai, energy saver, model no. 1001, space heater, in-cludes external vent system, no further use, $200ono. (02) 6040-0665, 0407 705 864.

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FRYER, gas, 20 litre oil capacity, 40 x 70 x 85H. $1,300. 0458 640 981.

DEB DRESS, size 14, full length, small train, fitted bodice, with gloves. Never been worn. $195. (02) 6059-4012. Wodonga.

F R I D G E / F R E E Z E R , Whirlpool, very large, 2 door, with ice maker, water dispenser, VGC, paid $3,000, sell $800ono. 0402 993 701.

DEB DRESS, size 12, full length, strapless, fitted bodice with gloves. $400. (02)6024-7754. Wodonga.

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FREEZER, 700 litres, VGC. $680. 0458 640 981.

FIELD BIN, 45 tonne transportable Kotzur bin. $8,800. (02) 6029-0128. Walbundrie.

WHEELIE WALKER, as new, cost $200, sell $80. (02) 6025-2440. Laving-ton.

FREEZER, 500 litres, VGC. $480. 0458 640 981.

FOR SALE

FIRE, Kent Consul burning wood fire, GC. $250. (02) 6025-4687.

WASHING MACHINE, Fisher & Paykel, Aqua Smart, 7kg, top loader, 3.5 years old, EC, $320. 0427 479 445.

TV, Nec, 51cm, with re-mote, VGC, analogue, $50ono. 0419 404 820. Lavington.

DISPLAY CABINET, with light, wood frame, 5 glass shelves, 570cmW x 1960cmH. $250. (02) 6059-3939. 0409 561 617. Wodonga.


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SURF ROD, spun fibreglass, EC, one piece, 16ft. $90. Phone Col (02) 6024-3939.

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Paying great money for round Aussie 50c, gold sovereigns and up to

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STOVE, electric, Chef Electrolux, ceramic top, very clean, paid $1,115. sell for $300. (02) 6021- 4784

WANTED

DINING TABLE, timber, with butterfly extension, VGC, seats 10 to 12 extended. $485ono. (02) 6043-1029.

SEEKING Neil Taylor for information on Noel ChristopherTaylor. 25.12.1932. Contact Janet Blackman, 53 Barnfield Avenue, Shirley, Croydon, Surrey CR0 8SF, England, e-mail Janet_blackmane@ hotmail.com 0208 654 1976 or 07818 070 946.

MACHINE REPAIRS, all makes and models, prompt and reliable service. (02) 6040-8250.

PUBLIC NOTICESSLEEPERS, used, ex rail-way, B grade, $15.90 each, also half wine barrels available, GC. Phone 0411 558 572.

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SHELL NECKLACES, 23, genuine old South Pacific, male/female, EC, $400. 0431 611 361.

DINING TABLE, round, 1070mm W, mahogany, solid timber, with 4 chairs, $280. Delivery can be arranged. (02) 6043-2160.

BUDGERIGARS, x 10, young, all colours, $100 the lot. 0408 297 478.

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ROLLER DOOR, second hand, includes tracks and brackets etc, 2100H x 2500W. $100. (02) 6040-8666.

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- applications now open. Please contact Jim Russell for further details. 0409 820 856.

DINING TABLE, Advanced Furtniture, twin pedestal, extendable, 6 chairs, VGC. $490ono. (02) 6056-1297.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENTAUSTRALIAN SILKY TERRIER, Pup, pure bred, vet checked, vaccinated, non moulting, microchip no. 000146244609. $700. 0427 261 664. Chiltern.

REDGUM SLAB, plus 2 half trunks suitable for legs, $475ono. (02) 6021-7668.


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TRAINING ANDDEVELOPMENT

DINING TABLE, 183 x 88cm, solid pine, 4 matching drop seat chairs and bench seat, Australian made, GC. $400. (02) 6024 2859.

RECLINER, one seater, Vienna Chocolate, used one week, $200. 0431 611 361.

DINING SUITE, octagonal shape, 7 piece, extend-able table, Italian style, GC. $450. 0417 665 478.

RailwaySleepers

Large quantity, 1st 2nd and 3rd grade.Ring Derek for details

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New rules apply to the advertising of dogs and cats for sale.

It is now an offence to advertise the sale of a dog or cat in

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animal is included in the advertisement or notice.

A registered domestic animal business may use its Council

business registration number as an alternative.

For further information, call 136 186 or visit

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CORAL COLLECTION, from South Pacific, un-damaged, undyed, 53 pieces, small-medium-large, display cabinets. 0431 611 316.

POCKET BOOKS, 250, varied fiction. $100. 0431 611 361. WALKERS

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the NewsWeekly and catalogues in your area.

Would suit Students, Pensioners and Mums, 2-3hrs per week.

Phone 0427 508 245Please leave name,

phone number and address.

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PETS & SERVICES

COMPUTER, desk top, with Microsoft 2007. $225ono. (02) 6040-4634.

SITUATIONS VACANTOIL PAINTING, Sea- scape, blues, 39” x 29”. $200. 0425 271 848. Albury.

COMMERCIAL FREEZER, 2440 x 740 x 890, with drainage, needs work. $250. (02) 6021-7668.

NATIVE POTTERY, genuine, from Malekula Is-land Vanuatu, 48 pieces, display cabinet, price negotiable. 0431 611 316. PIANO, 2 crown Richard

Lipp & Sohn Stuttgart, VGC, selling due to re-locating, $1,300ono. (02) 6023-5467, 0429 360 527.

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WHEN you get old and set in your ways there’s nothing quite as comforting as pre-dictability. Muesli every day, the rem ote con-trol in the same spot and tea on the table at 6.10pm.

If this sounds like you, then there’s a fair chance this season’s Ovens & Murray would be causing you some discomfort. Anything can happen and probably will, and well in fact last weekend did!

With seven rounds complete thus far it would be fair to think you could use previous form as an indicator, but it’s not.

Albury entered last weekend’s round with just one loss and all but one past victories had been emphatic. They met the Wodonga Raiders, who had recruited well and have much potential but had not lived up to ex-pectations, yet to beat a side above them on the ladder. Even if the result was close most would have been comfortable with their se-lection of the Tigers. The Raiders have now turned the competition on its head with their first win against Albury in almost 10 years. I bet you didn’t see that coming.

I bet you also expected the only other side to have beaten the reigning premiers this year and a team that got the points against a star-studded Wangaratta to be too strong for the bottom-of-the-ladder Nth Albury. I am refer-ring to Myrtleford and, yes, given that they have been inconsistent, it was still a game they were expected to win. They didn’t!

It continues. Second bottom Corowa Ru-therglen shocked everyone with their victory over Wangaratta and many people’s tip for the wooden spoon, Wang Rovers, knocked over Lavington and find themselves on top of the ladder.

With all that being said how on earth do I or any other so-called experts confidently provide this weekend’s tips? I dare not go on form. I can’t really go on home ground ad-vantage. And I don’t want to start picking my favourite colours.

So for reasons that I am sure will no doubt make me look even more inadequate then I already do here goes.

Wangaratta Rovers v Wodonga RaidersWith the Wodonga Raiders finally coming of age, this contest with ladder-leader Wang Rovers promises to be one of the games of the season.

Raiders forward Patty Rose is on track to reach 100 goals and he looms as the dif-ference in this game. Should the miserly Rovers defence curtail Rose’s influence the Raiders don’t appear to have too many other goal-kicking options. Mick Caruso’s back line has conceded the smallest score for the season and to me is their strength. The Raid-ers welcomed back mid-fielder Luke Schilg last week, and the form of Ben Davies, David Stretton and Todd Bryant gives them a deci-sive edge in the engine room. The better the midfield the more scoring opportunities and on this alone I have gone with the Wodonga Raiders by seven points.

Corowa Rutherglen v Nth AlburyNot much separating these teams. The Roos have performed below par thus far and will be looking to bring about two on the trot.

Former AFL player Aaron Henneman was great last week in both the ruck and up forward and will be the key to Corowa’s chances of victory. Despite sitting on the bottom of the ladder, the Hoppers have not really been too bad with just one forgettable performance against Albury. Their heroic captain Dan Leslie has led from the front all year and has had plenty of support from on-baller Matt McDonald. My thoughts are that the Hoppers might just pinch this one with an 11-point margin.

In other games, Albury should be back to the winner’s board and take out last week-end’s rare loss on Wodonga. Lavington have more at stake to lose than Myrtleford and should get the points in their battle and a Pigeon outfit at home must start clear favou-rites against a roller-coaster Wangaratta.

Simon CorrAfter a well credentialled country football career, Simon turned his hand to a success-ful career in radio. Readers of the paper can enjoy Simon’s insights into local sport (foot-ball) this season as he joins the NewsWeekly sports team. Simon can also be heard on 2AY each Saturday from 11am with his local sports program and commentary of the Ov-ens & Murray match of the round.

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UNPREDICTABLE... Despite another unpredictable round of O&M footy Yarrawonga’s Bronson Scofield was able to clear the centre and kick towards the forward line in the Pigeons’ win over Wodonga on the weekend. Picture: TREVOR JACKSON

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By TREVOR JACKSONLAUREN Jackson Sports Centre was rocking Friday night when X-Factor winner, Reece Mastin paid a surprise visit to the Midnight Bas-ketball program.

Screams of delight echoed through the stadium as Reece and his band entered with the children involved in the program unable to curb their enthusiasm.

Carevan CEO Jodie Tiernan set up the visit after organising Mastin to attend a Carevan performance on Saturday.

“I picked Reece up from the airport and told him what I was in-volved in,” Jodie said.

“I asked him what they were do-ing later and mentioned Midnight Basketball. I told him the kids were busting to see him and for them to get a personalised hello would be great.

“He said ‘Yeah, OK, no wor-ries’.”

Mastin told NewsWeekly he was more than happy to be there to meet the children.

“We try to get involved in as much charity stuff as we can but we’ve never actually done anything like this,” he said.

“We thought, what a cool idea, getting kids to come down and getaway from everything and just playsport. They’re staying fit, they’restaying out of trouble and they’regood kids, so it’s a good thing tocome down to and see what they’redoing.”

And while the setting was some-what intimate compared with otherappearances Mastin was involved in he seemed to take it all in his stride.

“I’m used to being on stage sixfoot away from someone but to actu-ally be here talking to the kids andseeing them smile, it’s awesome,” he said.

“I love doing things like this.”Jodie said seeing the reaction of

the children when Mastin walkedin was one of the highlights of her involvement with Midnight Basket-ball so far.

“To walk into the stadium and see all the kids screaming, it justmade my heart sing,” she said.

“It nearly brought me to tears.They were just amazed. They had a cuddle from him and a photo andthey can’t wait to get the photos back. They were just over the moon.

“That’s the reward you get out of doing something like this.”

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AMAZED… Reece Mastin mingled with children involved in the Midnight Basketball program Friday night at Lauren Jackson Sports Centre. Picture: TREVOR JACKSON

Midnight Basketball rocks

By TREVOR JACKSONEDUCATION on road safety for par-ents and young drivers is the message Albury Council and Good Sports will be pushing when they hold a seminar on 20 June.

Speakers will include the director of Accident and Emergency Albury Wodonga Health Service, a leading lo-cal orthopaedic surgeon, Albury Bor-der Rescue and a sergeant from the local police highway patrol as well as a young local man who has served jail time for his involvement in a motor ve-hicle accident.

The target audience is the 17-25-year age group with parents encouraged to attend.

AlburyCity Road Safety Officer Lauren Torocsik said it was a good op-

portunity for parents and young driv-ers to attend the open-style forum and gain invaluable advice on driving habits and the consequences involved with not obeying the rules.

“The 17-25-year age group is where a lot of our crash statistics lie,” Ms To-rocsik said.

“It’s not often you can get a lot of specialised people into one area at the same time to talk to a target group like this, so it’s a great opportunity.”

While local statistics may have an impact on young drivers in the region, Good Sports coordinator Peter Lee said the talk by the young driver who spent time in jail would possibly affect more members of the community.

“Mark is going to come along and talk about being involved in an accident

where one of his best mates was very badly injured and is virtually a quad-riplegic,” Mr Lee said.

“He went to prison as a result and he’s going to talk about the feelings re-lating to that – about how it was good going out that night, then after every-thing happened how it hit him and how prison affected him.

“Now he’s making his way back out in society, but he’s had to pay for that one brash moment. He’s still good mates with his friend and hopefully his friend will be coming along with him.”

The seminar will be held at Laving-ton Panthers Sports Club from 7pm and those interested in attending can contact Peter Lee on 0409 956 251 or via email at [email protected].

EDUCATION… Peter Lee and Lauren Torocsik are looking to educate young drivers and parents on road safety at a seminar at Lavington Panthers Sports Club. Picture: TREVOR JACKSON

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Options are available for low- maintenance gardens and the interior design lends itself to ease of care, which are all on show in the Wattle Glen 267 display home.

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THERE’S nothing more frustrating than parking the family car in the ga-rage and having to squeeze your way out the door through lack of space.

With Afonso Building Solutions you no longer need to worry with larg-er garages providing convenience and protection for two vehicles and a little extra storage space to boot.

“We suggest people opt for a 6.5m by 6.5m garage, which is an extra half metre in width and length,” company director Pedro Afonso said.

“We realise there is a need to have vehicles parked side by side with space to walk between and around the front. Of course, an owner can request a smaller size but we try to encourage the extra space so cars aren’t clut-tered, doors aren’t hitting and people can comfortably walk around the ve-hicles.”

All Afonso garages come standard with remote access for either roller or panel doors.

Room for you to move in the garage


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Issue #137, Friday 8 June 2012