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A team of Gippsland Water operators have a new appreciation for the product they work with every day, thanks to some in-depth training.

Soil and Organic Recycling Facility (SORF) staff were recently taken through a masterclass in how to make top quality compost. Businesses in Gippsland and as far away as Melbourne send prescribed solid and liquid waste to the SORF, reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill.

After treatment various quantities of these wastes are recycled by being combined to create compost.

Prescribed wastes are composted via in vessel units, where air is forced through the mixture to maintain aerobic conditions and speed up the

process. Non-prescribed wastes are composted via wind row composting. The SORF team spent three days

with trainers from Soil Foodweb Institute setting up and monitoring tests and learning how to identify

various types of fungi and bacteria under a microscope, including amoebae, flagellates, ciliate and protozoa.

“The challenge we have at the SORF is that the source (food) for creating compost varies. It all depends on the soils and liquids being disposed of at the SORF, which affects our ability to make compost of a consistent standard,” Gippsland Water managing director David Mawer said.

The team was taught how to analyse the quality of compost they’ve made by observing what microorganisms are living in it. This can also indicate whether the compost is aerobic or anaerobic. The generation of heat is an important part of creating compost, as it kills pathogens and

weed seeds.

“Our compost is quite dry, so we’re hoping to get some tips on how to keep some moisture in it, as the bacteria and fungi live within the water on the surface of solid particles.

“Once the compost comes out of the in-vessel units it stays on the maturation pad for at least eight weeks. We turn it throughout these weeks, as it still has heat in it. After this time, the compost is moved to the bottom of the SORF site when the process is complete,” Mr Mawer said.

The training in the biology and chemistry of compost was conducted by Soil Foodweb Institute. The organisation will also help the SORF team conduct a 12-18 month research and development project. The project will help Gippsland Water better understand its compost ingredients and tailor recipes to promote better biology in the blends, resulting in a superior compost.The first trials of the SORF

Jack Waterman and Merline Olson of the Soil Foodweb Institute are pictured with the Soil and Organic Recycling Facility’s Mark Samblebe during the training course.

compost’s impact on soil quality, soil health and crop yield commenced earlier this year, with 4,800 tonnes of two types of compost spread on crop and pasture paddocks at Gippsland Water’s farm at Dutson Downs.

On Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th March, over 4,500 competitive life savers will ignite Lakes Entrance beach for the 2011 Victorian Life Saving Championships.

For the second year in a row, both the Senior and Junior Victorian Lifesaving Championships will be held over the one weekend, hosted by Surf Life Saving Lakes Entrance.

Life Saving Victoria Aquatic Sports Manager, Drew Urlichs, says this is a huge event not only for the region, but the whole state.

“After the success of combining both the Juniors and Senior State Championships last year, having Surf Life Saving Lakes Entrance host this event again is fantastic”, Mr Urlichs says.

For the junior competitors, the State Championships are designed to provide an introduction to lifesaving within a fun environment.

“It’s a fantastic way to keep our young members enthusiastic about lifesaving as they are the life savers who will be looking out for us on our beaches and in our pools in the future”, Mr Urlichs said.

The Victorian Life Saving Championships are also the last chance for athletes to compete against the best in the state before heading to the 2011 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships at Kurrawa Beach on the Gold Coast in early April.

“These titles are really great preparation for the Aussies and with such a strong and talented field it should also make for compelling viewing for spectators,” Mr Urlichs said.

Around 7,000 spectators are expected to descend on Lakes Entrance to catch all the surf sport action over that long weekend.

For more information on the Victorian Championships or to locate a club close to you, please visit www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au

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Welcome to the Bean Scene Coffee Studio in Warragul. We have a lovely large shopi with plenty of room to move, relax and browse in comfort.

The Bean Scene has a sensational range of top quality commercial brand espresso machines, grinders and accessories designed for the home barista. We only stock top quality commercial brands, e.g. ECM, Bezzera, Expobar, and Isomac that are made to the highest standard and built to last. When purchasing a machine from The Bean Scene you receive expert advice and service to help you make the correct purchase for your needs and most importantly backup service and ongoing support that is rare in this day and age.

We stock a large range of freshly roasted coffee beans for you to taste your way through until you find the one that is just right. We can grind your coffee to suit your machine or espresso pot in amounts from 100grams up. View most of our stock on our website www.thebeanscene.com.au and check out

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Howdy folks:

Merry March to y’all! What a speedy February it was!

Well, here we go with a tricky one. Norma called in Yesterday. Over the years she has planted thousands of shelterbelts trees and her choice has been predominantly Castlewellan Gold and Leighton Green Conifers. For those of you who are not familiar with them, they are a great hybrid, quick growing, extremely hardy and very handsome.

However, hers are dying, both young and adult, and sadly, it appears to be Cypress Canker, which is a fungal disease spread by Wind, Rain, Birds and Insects.

Apart from these, other susceptible

species are: Cupressus Macrocarpa (Lambert/Monterey Cypress), Cupressus Simpervirens (Pencil Pines), and Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana (Lawson False Cypress). The cambium layer is attacked which leads to splits or cankers in the bark and then the tree “bleeds”. These Cankers can girdle the trunk or branch and suddenly kill the limb or the entire tree.

If you have any of these species or cultivars of them, today is the day to really check their health, because early diagnosis may prevent dieback.

Check the bark regularly for cracking and resin. Be very careful with mowers and whipper snippers as damaged bark provides an entry point for the disease.

If you do find holes or woulds, fill them with putty or silicone. Large Trees diagnosed with “Cypress Canker” will have to injected with a fungicide. Small trees can be sprayed with the

same chemical. After treatment, there is another spray to help with prevention.

We have spent the last three hours researching the method, cost and availability of the products needed to save her plantation and it is difficult. You wonoder, “what makes this happen?” Norma’s trees are well tended, fed and watered.

We stumbled onto a crowd called GFS who sork with farmers to reinstate nutritiion that is missing in theland biologically. Htey have kindly offered thier assistance and will be at her place this week. To the the “approved” method is too hard, expensive and not guaranteed to last.

So do check your conifers regularly. If you feel you have any symptoms, contact us on 5144 4493, or your local nursery, and watch this space.... maybe there is another way to stop this deadly disease.

We’ll Certainly let you know what we find next month. In the meantime Good luck!

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Have you every wondered about our local history? It seems that a lot of has been forgotten and is at risk of been lost for ever. Did you know that there were townships like Jericho up past Aberfeldy, where 1200 people lived until the 1939 black Friday bush fires. It seems that most of our local history is slowly being over grown by black berry’s and lost though lack of interest.

Everyone knows about the gold rush areas like Ballarat and the local town of Walhalla but how many of you know what’s was going on up past Walhalla?

On the weekend I went on a tour and was shown places and things that I would have never know n before. It’s funny, I have been driving some of these roads for years, then on this tour we stopped and right next to the road was a cemetery dating back to the 1890. In another place the road goes straight through an old hotel and you wouldn’t believe it unless you got out and saw it for yourself.

Gold is what everything revolved around many years ago, not oil or coal or making paper from trees. Everything was for the

gold, but it wasn’t all about the miners. There was most of the things we need to day in every economy like food production, shops schools, pubs, transport and police and there was multiculturalism with settlements of Chinese and other cultures all working together 150 years ago. I know when I went to school I was never taught about the history of our local area. All I was taught was that Captain Cook turned up one day and they sent convicts here. Well a bit more than tha,t but not much more, so I think we are at risk of losing our history.

I have done a bit of research on the gold rush days in the Abafeldy area. Not many people have alot of info, nor is there many people looking to see what was there. Then I found out that the person that kept coming up with the most knowledge was a bloke I have known for a few years. He runs tours and takes you out to places, and explains what happened there. You get to see the ruins of what were thriving towns. Rudi Paoletti is his name.

I met Rudi about 5 years ago through 4 wheel d r i v i n g

events

that he runs Now Rudi is into a few things from running Australia’s biggest 4wd event ,The Cliffhanger, attracting top Aussie and International 4wd competitors, to adventure maps, rabbit traps and historical books. So when it comes to doing tour of the old gold mine areas he knows his stuff.

I left Friday after work and headed towards Abafeldy to a camp area were I met up with Rudi and about 15 other people. After getting to meet everyone we exchanged a few yarns and headed off to bed.

In the morning we were up and on the road by 9 and heading towards Jericho, stopping along the way to see cemetery’s that were 10 meters off the road and over grow with trees. Rudi would

tell us stories of how the names of the area came

to be , and what went on there. We also went

and looked at some old gold mine sites and what was left.

At one of the places, I spent about 45 minutes cutting through blackberry’s to get to the ruins of a major mine boiler. It is hard to believe people not only had been here before, but worked there for years and now all was left was an old structure over grown with blackberries . At about 6pm we headed back to camp were we sat around talking about how it must have been.

Sunday morning we set out for a look at a few other places like the ruins of what would have been a major pub. Unfortunately the rain set in and we headed back to camp. What an eye opening weekend it was! I recommend that it is something you should do too , spending time with your family and learning about our history.

To find out more about mine tours or books that Rudi has written you can call in to my business, Hiline 4wd up in Standing drive Traralgon. I have plenty of info and maps showing most of these old sites or you can find Rudi at his Web sites www.navrun.com.au or www.adventuremaps.com.au

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The Land of the Long White Cloud

New Zealand is without doubt one of the worlds greatest hiking (or trekking as the locals call it) destinations. The diversity of treks and experiences to be enjoyed along the way mean every walker will find something to suit their taste and budget.

A recent trip to our southern neighbor’s south island was a wonderful experience spent with good friends. Add to this the spectacular scenery of the Southern Alps and the mystical depths of the Fiord lands and you have all the makings of a great adventure.

That is except for the sand flies. These tiny black flies became the nemesis of our trip especially when it was not for 12 to 24 hours after being bitten that the itching starts. We found any where there are birch trees there are sand flies. Leave one square centre meter of flesh unprotected by clothing or repellent and they will find it.

We had the pleasure of walking, sorry, trekking the Milford Sound. This is a world class walk so you find yourself walking with trekkers from all over the world.

The walk begins with a leisurely cruise up Lake Te Anua (above) whose bottom is actually below sea level. You then disembark at a quaint little jetty surrounded by a grove of birch trees.

Did I mention the sand flies? Friendly fellows

who greeted us with enthusiasm, lot’s of enthusiasm.

We then had a leisurely walk through to the first hut. This was not our accommodation though. This was the hut for those “roughing it” as guided trekkers. There are two ways to do this walk. You can trek normally carrying you own food clothing and bedding. The cost of this is about $400 including transfers etc.

The accommodation is the usual dorm or hut style you will find just about anywhere with cold or colder running water and shared cooking facilities. To freshen up you simply go for a dip in the river, a glacier fed river. You learn very quickly to bath very quickly. As soon as you dry it’s on with the repellent.

The guided walkers have bedding and meals provided and usually walk only with a day pack. The rest of their gear is either portaged or flown to the next hut. One of the guides will usually turn up at a designated walker’s shelter with hot tea, coffee and nibbles. Now that’s doing it tough! Mind you they may pay up to $3000 to have these facilities.

Me, I prefer the normal way, enjoying the social aspects of cooking with fellow

walkers. Mind you being woken at 5am by someone going through there packs looking for dry socks can be a little annoying.

At this point I probably should mention that it does occasionally rain. The wetter parts of Gippsland experience rainfall of up to 1500mm per year. Milford Sound is reputedly the wettest place on the planet with

6700mm falling on average over 340 days a year. We were lucky and had almost 2 days without rain.

The huts are supervised by rangers from the DOC who maintain the parks huts and the walking track. Each evening they entertain

you with details of what you can expect to encounter while walking the next day. There knowledge of the wildlife, including the near extinct “Blue Ducks” (so rare that they all have their own names) and introduced pests such as possums, stouts and ferrets is impressive to say the least.

Our ranger on the first night, a wiry fellow about 6’ 6” tall was happy to share with us the benefits of living and working in such a pristine environment including the fact when he first started he came through the door at 5’2”. You have got to love water that good.

The scenery is impressive if not breathtaking to say the least. The views from atop Mc Kinnon Pass are nothing short of spectacular and definitely make the 2 hour climb worth while. But typical of alpine weather it can change minute by minute and this is one place where it does just that.

With the onset of rain the trekking becomes more dangerous but out of nowhere, waterfalls suddenly appear on the shear cliffs. Hundreds of magical cascades funnel water to the glacier formed valley floor, swelling the streams quickly and regularly forcing the closure of the track. Sometimes this is only for an hour or two, but at others it can be for days.

Crossing some of these more exposed points you realize the devastation caused by water falling hundreds of meters to create vast areas of boulder strewn water courses. You can not call them streams or creeks as there is no indication as to where the water should be running in its natural course. Your walking path is vaguely indicated by steel pickets that may not be there tomorrow having been washed away in a flash flood lasting minutes.

The first 2 days follow the Clinton River to its start high in the valley. Day 3 sees you up and over Mc Kinnon Pass (above) and the decent down the Arthur River valley. At

times glimpses can be had of Sutherland Falls which early in the 20th century was reputed to be the highest in the world and subsequently the main reason for this end of the track coming into existence.

At the head of the valley is a side track leading to the base of the falls. Raining or not, make sure you have your wet weather gear and that your camera is waterproof.

By now you are back amongst the birches as you continue through to the next hut. Have I mentioned the sand flies?

Day 4 is a day spent trekking through all the postcard scenery you think of New Zealand to be. And yes it really is as beautiful as you imagine it would be. More waterfalls, more moss covered trees, more suspension bridges (yes they are fun to cross) and more helicopters taking advantage of the break in the weather.

After 6 hours trekking you find yourself at, you guessed it, SAND FLY POINT. There is no doubt that there is no place on the planet more aptly named. A leisurely pre booked boat ride across the sound lands you in the middle of the hoards of tour boats and Japanese tourists.

It is at this point you start to miss the serenity and beauty of the bush just across the water. This trek is a must but be sure you have firm soled waterproof boots. Oh, and have I mentioned about the sand flies. John

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Cruises depart at the brodribb boat ramp, Marlo.

Vistas of distant mountains frame the Snowy and Brodribb waterways full of birds; black swans, cormorants, pelicans and ducks. You may pass by a sea eagle’s nest high atop a tree in the rainforest, all while you enjoy a fresh coffee and scrumptious cake from the galley.

Paddle Steamer Curlip II is a replica of an

historic paddle steamer of the Snowy River, in Far East Gippsland, Victoria. A community project, her construction has utilized the traditional skills of wooden boat builders, and thousands of hours of volunteer labour. The Curlip operates as a cruise vessel on the Snowy River Estuary exploring the natural and cultural heritage of this hidden gem of Far East Gippsland.

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Congratulations to:1. Ashley Stebbens who flew his first solo flight in Jabiru 5182 recently. Ashley is now building his command time and increasing the skill required to gain his Recreational Pilot Certificate.

2. Peter Stark has gained his Navigation and Passenger Carrying endorsements recently also and is rapidly building his command time in order to become eligible to commence his training towards a Recreational Flight Instructor Rating.

Well done to both of these people.

We have noticed an increase in the number of enthusiasts trying the Trial Instruction Flights on offer at our school. The Trial Instruction Flight Vouchers are a great gift idea as they offer the recipient the opportunity to enjoy a training flight sortie, including a pre and post flight briefing and a 30 minute training flight. The recipients begin to recognize that flying is not “rocket science” and is usually well within the capabilities of the average person. Keep this type of voucher in mind as a “Gift with a difference” for that someone special!

The WeatherThis month has had its moments weather-wise by being more rough than smooth unfortunately! People who fly Recreational Aeroplanes realise that with a low gross weight of 500 kg to 600 kg as is the case for the majority of these types of aircraft they move around a lot in bumpy or rough conditions. As a result we pick the conditions to fly in particularly in the teaching role. It is a little like going fishing in a boat. On a nice calm day take a “tinnie”, but if the weather is a little rougher take a heavy cruiser or similar.

One big difference between pilots and sailors is that pilots can’t quite tell what the conditions will really be like until they take off. We teach students to “read” the sky and anticipate the conditions, and peruse the Bureau of Meteorological reports for East Sale, West Sale Airfields, as well as surrounding localities. It all takes experience gained with time.

Goolwa, South AustraliaBack in 1976 Wendy and I established the airfield at Goolwa in South Australia. Goolwa is at the mouth of the Murray River. This airfield quite quickly became the major airport for the South Coast, Fleurieu Peninsula region of South Australia.

Over the years ownership has changed several times and the present owner Geoff Eastwood, was one of the pilots we taught to fly back in those days. Geoff is still a very keen aviator.

Since he bought the airfield he has transformed it into a thriving airport with a vast array of aviation enterprises including 2 flight training schools, 2 aircraft maintenance facilities, many hangars of the same make and dimension (making the overall appearance very neat and

tidy.)

He has a sealed runway 1300 metres long with Pilot Activated Lighting, and there are 76 aircraft based there. These include 2 ex-Singapore Airforce Jet trainers.Fly-in visitors are welcomed anytime and there are no landing fees.

This airfield (privately owned and developed) is an essential part of the South Coast infrastructure servicing a very large tourist oriented area of South Australia.

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Yarragon is located between between Warragul and Trafalgar and is one of only two towns not bypassed by the Princes Highway between Melbourne and the Latrobe Valley. Yarragon is very much a tourist town, with an interesting selection of antique shops, craft shops, galleries and cafes attracting many visitors. Attractive gardens, pathways, shelters and a large rotunda provide a buffer between the busy highway and the variety of

speciality shops and attractions that Yarragon has to offer. The Strzelecki Ranges provide a scenic backdrop to Yarragon, with much of the land around the town devoted to dairy farms. A short drive south along the road to Leongatha climbs the foot hills of the Strzelecki Ranges, and scenic views can be enjoyed from many spots along the road. The Gourmet Deli Trail consists of a network of farms, vineyards and outlets selling local produce and smallgoods,

and covers much of the area between Drouin, Warragul and Yarragon and south through the Strzelecki Ranges.

History The town was a centre for dairy farms in the

vicinity (a former dairy factory lies to the north of the railway line), as well as logging activities in the heavily forested hills to the south. The Post Office opened around October 1878 as Waterloo, Gippsland and was renamed Yarragon in 1883.[2] Prior to 1984 Yarragon was like many other small country towns along the Highway - travellers just

passed through. That all changed when a specialist retail centre was established to capitalise on the huge volume of passing traffic. The complex then known as Dairy Delicacies was a catalyst for development of new industry which in turn brought prosperity to the town, today Yarragon “The Cream of GippsIand” - is a thriving village with many speciality shops (antiques, collectables, galleries, cafes and tearooms) and is renowned for its range of GippsIand produce.

Community CLUB SCENE

RSL SUPPORTS COMMUNITY.

The Moe RSL contributed almost $1 million dollars to the local community last year through such things as voluntary work and scholarships to schools, the clubs Community Benefits Statement shows.

The statement, prepared by the Club for the State Government’s Commission for Gambling Regulation shows the community received the equivalent of $942,000 in direct and indirect contributions.

RSL President Ray Watson said that contributions took the form of subsidized or free goods and services, assistance to the aged, voluntary services and support of ex - services personnel and their careers and families. “The RSL exists to assist war veterans and their dependants as well as supporting its local community, mostly through volunteer work”. Mr. Watson said. He also stated that assistance is well recognized, particularly by community volunteers who assist with badge and poppy appeals and on ceremonial occasions.

63 - 67 Albert street, Moe.Ph 5127 1007

Website: www.moersl.com.au Email: moersl@netspace.net.au

Your entertainment Venue, right in the heart of town!

Members Lounge

Bingo Every TuesdayEyes Down 7:30pm

Free every Friday nightLive Bands from 8:30pm

Regular Raffles and Happy Hours

Restaurant Open 7 days

Lunch 12pm - 2pmDinner 6pm - late

Regular Seniors,Lunch Express

Buffet &Special Menu’s

Function RoomWeddings, Seminars, Wakes or

Celebrations.Regular Live Shows

Support the Club the Supports your local community.

Information for members, guests and bonafide visitors

The Sporting Legends Club aims to assist in providing recreational and sporting facilities for junior sports and allied local sporting clubs of local sports and their members, in the Wellington Shire area.

This is provided for in several ways. Sporting Legends Clubzpool System Over a 12-month period members of Sporting Legends who have nominated their club in the Clubzpool System will have their Loyalty Points counted towards their club’s pool (clubzpool) for calculation of a share of the annual pool.

These Clubzpool points are allocated on Dollars spent in our Bistro, Bar and at any organised local sporting club’s function held at Sporting Legends.

This method of allocation of points will ensure local sporting clubs’ that use Sporting Legends facilities will deserve the greatest benefit.

For any information regarding Wellington Sports Awards or Junior Sports Grants please contact Sporting Legends

233 York Street, Sale Phone 5143 2345BISTRO • SPORTS BAR • FUNCTIONS

www.sportinglegends.com.au

Proud Sponsors of Local Sport

Traralgon Bowls Club……more than just a bowls club

www.traralgonbowls.com.au

DiningFor Bookings Phone 03 5174 2156

With a selection of great value meals there is sure to be something

for everybody

OPENING HOURSOpen 7 Days

Lunch 12:00pm - 2:00pmDinner 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Bistro & Alfresco AreaMembers Lounge

Come and experience for yourself why Traralgon Bowls

Club is more than just a bowls club.

DONATIONS BOWL ALONG

Recently the Traralgon Bowls Club reached a significant milestone, surpassing $50,000 in money donated to the Latrobe Region

Hospital in the past five years.

During February, the Traralgon Bowls Club gave another $1500 to Latrobe Regional Hospital, with this money going to the Chemotherapy unit. Each year the bowls club raises funds through a number of events ranging from bingo, the annual Bowls for Goals event, Melbourne Cup Day activities,

coffee mornings and donation tins.

The Traralgon Bowls Club values the services and support offered by Latrobe Regional Hospital to the residents of the Latrobe Valley and hopes to continue our

support over the coming years.

Whilst Traralgon Bowls Club has made significant donations to Latrobe Regional Hospital, the club continues to make regular donations to other community based organisations within the Traralgon and surrounding areas. For a list of past donations please check out the Traralgon

Bowls Club website: www.traralgonbowls.com.au

Continuous Giving: Traralgon Bowls Club Board of Directors chairman Austin Gapper presents Chemotherapy nursing unit manager Anne

Johnson with the donation.

Community CLUB SCENE

Enjoy a delicious meal in our club bistro main menu/snacks/specials/coffee and sweetsBars/Tabaret/Sky Channel/TAB ORSit back and relax in our lounge area and enjoy watching your favourite sports on the big screen TV’s.

Open 7 days a week from 10am at

122-126 Johnson St Maffra,Ph 51411566CM SC

MAFFRA COMMUNITY

SPORTS CLUB INC.

Lakeside Bistro:

Open for Dinner Tuesday to Sunday

Tuesday – Kids under 10 eat FREE

Wednesday and Saturday – $13.95 Schnitzel and Pot Night

(All Schnitzels are hand-made on premises)

Full A-La-Carte Menu with Chefs Special Board

Try our NEW Summer Menu

Competitively Priced

for the Whole Family!!

Phone 51444 000 to Book

BISTRO NOW OPENThe RSL & Sale club’s bistro is up and running with well known locals ‘Jo and Lou’ providing first class meals at very affordable prices. The lunch time specials are already a big hit, and at $9.50 and on your table within 15 minutes its not hard to see why. The dinner menu has something for everyone from prime steak cuts, parma’s, fish & chips, kids meals and the full range of Chinese dishes. Call in or book a table now.

Raffles –Wed nite- Fri. nite- Sat lunchJoker Poker- Wed & Fri nite

Poker(texas hold’em) Thursday nite 7.30

Members Draw -Fri 6pm, 7pm, 8pm.

Bistro open 6days Tuesday – Sunday12-2pm lunch, 6pm- 8pm (8.30pm Fri/Sat).Dinner.

RSL & SALE CLUB143 York St Sale.Ph. 51442538

RSL & SALE CLUB

Lavender is a herb many of us love, but did you know it is also one of the most powerful herbs of all time? It has long been used for its aromatic and healing properties. Medicinally it is regarded as a relaxant, sensory stimulant and nerve tonic, and herbalists use it to treat exhaustion, digestion, headaches and arthritis.

Using Lavender essential oil in a diffuser can really clear the air. If you can’t use a diffuser at work, simply put a drop of essential oil on a tissue and keep with you. A few drops on the cardboard tube inside a roll of toilet paper will fragrance the bathroom. Mix 5 drops of Lavender essential oil into about a teaspoon of Jojoba or Almond oil. Dab on a cloth and wipe the

surfaces of your desk and top of the computer. When the heat of the computer warms the oil there is a pleasant fresh fragrance wafting through the air. This can help lower your stress levels!

Aromatherapy has been proven to be excellent for stress relief as well as increasing productivity and efficiency levels.

Unique blend of Pure Essential Oils and all natural base products.

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outlets, markets, or mail order Pink Pepper Aromatics

Ph: 03 5190 2104www.pinkpepperaromatics.com

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SALE298 York Street

5143 1146

MOE12 - 14 Fowler Street

5126 2022

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At Go Vita Sale, we are here to help our customers with

their health and nutritional needs.

Organic Meat Fruit and Vegetables

SupplementsProtein SupplementsSkincare / Haircare

Bulk Foods - nuts/fruits/flours

In Store: Naturopath, Kinesiologist and Massage Therapist

360 Raymond Street, SalePhone 5144 5548

honest health serviceextensive product range

best value for moneyexceptional customer service

Go enjoy Life!Go get healthy Go stay healthy

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Dance the night away!‘S’Coolhouse Dance Centre is a unique con-cept as it is a one stop shop providing qual-ity dance instruction in many styles for adults and children, plus a retail outlet for all your dance supplies. We also specialise in retro street clothing, shoes and accessories.

The coffee shop is open long hours and provides cakes and light snacks. Chose from our wide selection including gluten free cakes and goodies.

Dance instruction includes Ballroom, Rock & Roll, Tap, Swing, Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Zumba, Zumbatomics and 3 Year Old Creative Dance.’

JOIN USFor the March Zumba Challenge

S’Coolhouse Dance Centre & Cafe172 Johnson Street, MaffraPh 5141 1115 or 0407 821 992

Join a Rock ‘n’ Roll, Swing, Hip Hop, Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Salsa or Line dancing Class and get yourself active! Have

fun getting fit!

Caz, B.J. & Sue Ann are your highly qualified and trained instructors at Step into Life Group Outdoor Personal Training in Sale / Maffra.We now have venues in Sale and Maffra, which means that our fun, affordable sessions are now available to the broader community. Our programs are a fantastic solution to the boredom of working out alone and a great way to meet new, likeminded people! Our range of cardio, boxing and toning sessions are suitable for everyone and each session can be adapted to suit individual needs whatever your age or fitness level.

Most people spend their days inside working, they don’t want to then go to the gym to workout inside! Exercising outdoors is a proven method of boosting

self esteem, balancing moods and increasing energy levels! Our aim is for you to start or finish your day with enthusiasm and a sense of achievement.

We also offer Fun Run packages for those who have always wanted to try a fun run or marathon. Sue Ann your trainer, has participated in many marathon and triathlon events and has experienced the highs and lows of getting herself through to the end of an event. Sue Ann will provide you with strategies and techniques to give you the best chance of achieving your event goals.

To book your free trial session at our Sale or Maffra venue Call Caz now on 0457 923 336, we’d love to meet with you and have a chat about your health and fitness goals.

Achieving Fitness Goals

Experience the Joy of Yoga

Flowing & alignment based teach-ings, creating energy in the body while learning the technique in-

volved.

Classes to suit all levels - Beginners course starts in February 17th

Take advantage of Local Extra offer. Get 10% off block classes when you

mention the paper Call Lucilla for details.

0437 107979 or joyyoga@dcsi.net.au

Step into Life® Sale• McMillan Park, Foster Street, Sale

• Port Of Maffra PlaygroundPark, River St, Maffra

Mobile: 0457 923 336

Detox Your BodyDo you feel tired, exhausted and stressed out all the time? Do you also suffer from achy body, bloated stomach and always feel that you do not have the energy to go through the day. If you experience all these, chances are that you need to detox your body. A body detox can improve your overall health significantly. Detoxing can help alleviate all kinds of symptoms we deal with in the modern, and often toxic, world of today. Make sure you take positive steps to improve your situation. Ignoring your symptoms will only make things worse. Try a detox diet about once each year. It is a simple way to cleanse your body inside and out, which will leave you feeling much improved. Getting rid of the accumulated toxins in the body means feeling healthy again.

With so many detox plans available, you should do some research and

find out what suits you and that the plan is something that you can complete. When you detox your body, there will be changes to what you eat and how you live your life and it’s important that you choose a diet or plan that you can adopt and doesn’t affect your life too drastically. If you choose one that’s hard to adopt and affects your life too much, you will have a hard time seeing it to completion. Try something that’s approachable especially if you are new to detoxification and only try programs that are more stringent

once you have successfully completed a simpler detox diet or program. Above all, be proactive and get started with a detox diet plan rather than just putting it off to a later time.

You can start your inner body cleansing plan by eliminating toxic foods and beverages from your life. Preservative-laden processed foods should go, as well as anything with caffeine, refined sugar, or saturated fat. You should also do away with alcoholic beverages.

These foods and drinks contain the poisonous substances that you want to avoid. They have accumulated in your body over time and now need to be flushed with a body detox.

Taking these positive, gradual steps will help you detox your body and improve your overall health. Be sure to check with your physician before you begin any detox diet plan or take any supplements.

GREYHOUND NEWS

280 York St, SalePh : 5144 7277

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Proud Sponsors of the Sale Greyhound Racing Club

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The inform sprinter Radley Bale stamped his authority as a genuine sprinting force for 2011 by shaving 0.14 hundredths of a second off the Traralgon 513 metre track record at Friday’s twilight meeting.

Several weeks ago Many Talents set a new time standard for the 513 metre circuit with a powerful 29.40 sec display. Radley Bale carved out the trip in a sizzling 29.26 with sections of 5.39

for the first split, 16.57 for the second split and 29.26 overall. Radley Bale recorded a run home time of 12.69 which is .07 hundredths quicker than Many Talents, who recorded 12.76.

Radley Bale took his overall record to 17 wins, 9 seconds and 3 thirds from 50 starts and is racing in career best form having recently recorded a hot 29.44 sec at Sandown. He also recently ran third in the Warragul Cup

final behind El Grand Senor and was considered most unlucky in the run, after recording 25.58 in his heat win.

Radley Bale is by Big Daddy Cool x Minkara Bale, and is prepared by master trainer, Graeme Bate. Radley Bale is now headed to The Meadows for a tilt at the Australian Cup, and on his current form will be a strong chance to be very competitive with the best sprinters in the land.

Traralgon Track Record Falls AgainFANCY A LONG LUNCH OF A

DIFFERENT KIND?

OR PERHAPS A TUESDAY NIGHT OUT WITH DINNER AND

ENTERTAINMENT?

THEN LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THE WARRAGUL GREYHOUND

CLUB…

RACING TUESDAY NIGHTS AND NOW ALSO RACING THURSDAYS

WITH A 1PM START

A complete package for $30 per head includes:

* entry* race book

* reserved table* 2 course meal

* 3 standard drinks

Or packages can be tailored to suit your needs – booking essential

For more information contact the Club on 56231867 or visit the

website at www.warragul.grv.org.au

PUPS FOR SALEEl Galo X Snake Eyes Ebony

Dam won 8 from 13 before breaking down in her 14th start. In her short career she beat Boozeroo Group 1 finalist and recorded times of 30.75 B.O.N & 30.81 B.O.N at Gawler (3rd

& 7th fastest 2009) and 29.84 & 29.93 (14th & 17th Fastest 2009).

The Dam’s mother (Excuse Me) is currently ranked 8th in Australia for

brood bitches.

The bitch that these pups are out of is Excuse Me’s best performed

daughter.

Pups are 5 and a half months oldTwo dogs left

Call now to avoid disppointment3 bitches already sold.

$4,800 each0432 128 445 BH0422 831 164 AH

Melbourne Vixens netball captain Bianca Chatfield has thrown her support behind February’s Go The Pink Dog! campaign, which is currently on the verge of raising $100,000 for the McGrath Foundation.

“Thousands of women experience breast cancer and it is so important tohave it detected in the early stages. Initiatives such as the Go The Pink Dog! campaign are crucial to the community because they help raise awareness about breast cancer.

Well done to the McGrath Foundation and Greyhound Racing Victoria on a wonderful fundraiser”, Chatfield said.

Celebrity Chef and reigning Victorian of the Year, Stephanie Alexander OAM is urging women to be breast aware as February’s Go The Pink Dog! campaign surpassed $100,000 for the McGrath Foundation recently.

“Like every other Australian woman I know several friends and colleagues who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Happily my friends have all recovered thanks to the amazing improvements possible in the treatment of breast cancer. In all cases the breast cancer was detected in an early stage.

It is vitally important that women examine their breasts and have their general practitioner do so also on a regular basis. And to have regular mammograms”, Alexander said.

Fundraising total reached $101,000 [201 winners] after Day 24 of themonth long campaign.

WHAT IS GO THE PINK DOG!?Every time a greyhound wearing the pink number 8 rug wins a race in VIC,NSW, TAS and WA during February, state greyhound authorities are donating $500 to the McGrath Foundation, which creates breast awareness and employs 61 Breast Care Nurses across Australia. Follow the campaign’s progress towards its $120,000 target by visiting www.gothepinkdog.com.au

GO THE PINK DOG! Vixens Netball Captain Biancachatfield On Breast Cancer

GO THE PINK DOG!

Celebrity Chef Delivers Heart-felt PleaAs Breast Cancer Fundraiser Tops $100k

MARKET WORLD

REH Cork Club Craft Market2nd Saturday of the Month(September to May)Kay Street Gardens, TraralgonContact 0487 342 675

LATROBE COUNTRY MARKETEvery Sunday 8:30 am - 1:30 pmLatrobe Road, MorwellContact 5166 1353

TRARALGON FARMERS MARKET4th Saturday of the Month 8am - 1pmKay Street Gardens, Traralgon Contact 5174 2279

OLD GIPPSTOWN MARKETLast Saturday of the month 9am - 2pmOld Gippstown Heritage Park, MoeContact 5127 3082

DROUIN CRAFT & PRODUCECivic Park, DrouinThird Sat of month, 8am - 12:30pmContact 0428 252 440

ROKEBY COMMUNITY MARKET Main Road, RokebySecond Sat of month, 8am - 1pmMay - SeptemberContact 5626 8523

LONGWARRY FIRE BRIGADEMARKETBennett Street, LongwarryFirst Sunday of Month 8am -1pmMarch - DecemberContact 0419 158 946

YARRAGON COMMUNITYCRAFT & PRODUCE MARKET4th Saturday of the month 9am-2pmYarragon Public HallCampbell Street, Yarragon.Contact 5634 2209

EAST GIPPSLAND FARMERS MARKETSecondary College Oval, McKean Street, BairnsdaleFirst Sat of Month, 8am-12pmContact 5156 9342

SURF CLUB MARKETForeshore Grounds Rotunda,Near the Footbridge, Lakes Entrance.First Sun of Month, 9am - 3pmContact 5153 1916

METUNG FARMERS MARKETVillage Green, MetungSecond Sat of Month 8:30am - 1pmContact 0458 431 844

PAYNESVILLE LIONS CLUBMARKETGilsenan Reserve, PaynesvilleSecond Sun of Month 8am - 1pmContact 0400 327 526

LAKES ENTRANCE PRIMARY SCHOOL MARKETEvett Park, Myer St, Lakes EntranceThird Sat of Month 8am - closeContact 0421 004 859

BAIRNSDALE UNITING CHURCH CAR BOOT MARKETGreat Alpine Road, LucknowThird Sat of Month, 8:30 - 11am

BRUTHEN VILLAGE MARKETBruthen Mechanics Hall, Main StreetFourth Sat of Month 9am - 1pmContact 0428 501 634 or 5156 4148

LUCKNOW MARKETHowitt Park, Lucknow, BairnsdaleFourth Sun of Month, 8:30am - 1pmContact 5152 4662

HEYFIELD MARKETJohn Greaves Memorial Park, Temple Street HeyfieldFirst Sat of Month from 8amContact 5148 0505

ROSEDALE COMMUNITY MARKETPrince Street Park, RosedaleSecond Sun of Month 7am - 1:30pmContact 5199 2818

SALE CHARITY MARKETThompson River Canal Reserve, SaleThird Sunday of Month 7am - 1pmContact 5144 1258

WELLINGTON FARMERS MARKETSkate park Grounds, Foster St, SaleThird Saturday of Month 8am - 1pmContact 0408 057 772MAFFRA VARIETY AND FARMERS MARKETFirst Sunday of the Month 9am - 1pmContact 5144 1108

YARRAM VARIETY MARKETYarram Girl Guide and Scout HallFirst Sunday of month 8am - 1pmContact 5182 5679

STRATFORD VARIETY & FARMERS MARKETApex Park, Princes Highway, StratfordFourth Sunday of Month 9am - 1pmContact 0408 057 772

PROMONTORY HOME/PRODUCE MARKET PROM COUNTRY FARMERS MARKETVenue: Foster Showgrounds, FosterTime: 8am Start Time: 8am—12noonContact: Max Parnell, 03 5682 2654 3rd Saturday of each month.

TARWIN LOWER MARKET JUMBUN-NA BUSH MARKETVenue: Tarwin Lower Memorial Hall, Tarwin Lower Venue: The Main Hall, JumbunnaTime: 8:30am startContact: Carol Dwyer 5663 7657 Contact: Dawn Wylie 03 5657 32531st Sunday of each month.

VENUS BAY FARMERS MARKETMIRBOO NORTH MARKET Venue: Venus Bay Village, Jupiter Bvd, Venus BayVenue: Baromi Park, Mirboo North Time: 8 am to 12 noonLyn Hodges 0409 742 290Contact: Maxine, 03 5668 2465Last Saturday of each month

STH GIPPSLAND FARMERS MARKET KONGWAK MARKETVenue: Koonwarra Memorial Park, Koon-warra Venue: Korumburra—Wonthaggi Rd, KongwakTime: 8.30am startContact: Rod 0408 619 1821st Saturday of each month.

LOCH VILLAGE MARKET TOORA MARKETVenue: Railway Siding, Loch Venue: Former Bonlac Store, Jetty Rd, TooraTime: 8:30am start Contact: Ron Payne 03 5659 0212 2nd Sunday of each month

LOCH PUBLIC HALL WINTER MARKET COAL CREEK FARMERS MARKETVenue: Loch Public Hall, Smith St, Loch Venue: Coal Creek, Sth Gippsland Hwy, KorumburraTime: 9am—1pm Contact: Jennie Kennedy, 03 5659 4305 2nd Sunday of each month NB: Plastic bag free

INVERLOCH FARMERS MARKETVenue: The Glade, InverlochTime: 8am to 1pmContact: Peter Arnold, 03 5664 00963rd Sunday of each month

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Something for everyone!

SOUTH GIPPSLAND

Third Saturday of the MonthSkate Park Lawns PORT OF SALE

Contact 0408 057 772

WELLINGTON FARMERS MARKET

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MAFFRA VARIETY & FARMERS

MARKET

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First Sunday of the MonthJohnson Street

MAFFRAContact 0408 057 772

STRATFORD VARIETY& FARMERS MARKET

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Fourth Sunday of the MonthApex Park

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Niamh SkinHANDMADE NATURAL SKINCARE

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See us at the Sale Farmers Market,Sale Sunday Variety Market & Stratford Market

Phone 5144 5912 or 0401 511 015Shelley Horton

CoRRIngLE PRoTEAS

349 Lake Rd, NewmerellaPhone 5154 1735

Jenny 0488 287 216 John 0408 149 863

See us at:Sale Farmers Market, Sale Variety Market,

Traralgon Farmers Market, Bairnsdale Farmers Market, Stratford Market, Metung Market

A N D F R E S H F L O W E R SAl’s Kitchen

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See us at Maffra Market, Stratford Market, Sale Farmers Market, Sale Variety Market.

10 South Gippsland Highway, SalePh 5144 4675 or 0429 344 675

SEE US ATSale Farmers Market, Lakes Entrance MarketStratford Market, Metung Farmers Market,

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Phone 5155 3919 or 0428 551 394

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CONTACT MARK WATSONON 0408 057 772

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Gilmour Motors& Tyre Service

Service all Makes and Models

Ph 5127 3362

2 Monash Road, Newborough

Cruisin’SALE MOTOR TRIMMERSSALE MOTOR TRIMMERSBoat Canopies / Vinyl RoofsVehicle Upholstery CarpetsAll canvas GoodsTentsHousehold FurnitureTonneau CoversTruck tarpsCaravan annexesHorse Rugs12 Union St, Sale. Ph 5144 422812 Union St, Sale. Ph 5144 4228

SAVAGE MAKO 55SP CUDDY, 2002 MODEL, 150 HP MERCURY EFI, ONLY 87 HOURS, S/S ROD RACK, BIMINI WITH CLEARS, TONNEAU, FISH FINDER, 27MEG RADIO, MARLIN BOARDS. ONE OWNER, VERY TIDY. $ 39,990

HUNSTMAN 7.0M FLYBRIDGE CRUISER, 1999 MODEL 225 HP YAMAHA , TWIN STATION, MUIR ANCHORWINCH, FULL CAMPER COVERS, SLEEPS 4, DINETTE, TWIN BURNER STOVE, COMPASS,TWIN BATTERIES, SOLAR PANEL, OUTRIGGER POLES, 27MEG RADIO, AM/FM/CD PLAYER, FISH FINDER. READY TO USE. GREAT OVERNIGHTER!! MUST GO. MAKE AN OFFER!!!

QUINTREX 455 COATRUNNER, 2000 MODEL, 50 HP MARINER, BIMINI, 27MEG, FISH FINDER, BURLEY BUCK-ET, TONNEAU.$18,5000

QUINTREX 420 WIDE BODY DORY, 2203 MODEL, 50 HP YAHAHA POWER TRIM, TILLER, FACTORY PAUINT, RAILS, ANCHOR WELL, LOWRANCE 527 COLOUR GPS COMBO, SEATS & CUSHIONS. VERY TIDY. $13,990.00

STACER 435 BARRA ELITE, 2005 MODEL, 40 HP MARINER, POWER TRIM, FURUNO FISH FINDER, MINN-KOTA BOW MOUNT ELECTRIC. ONE OWNER. $14,990.00

STACER 420 SEAWAY, 2005 MODEL, 40 HP MARINER, POWER TRIM, BIMINI & CLEARS, 27MEG RADIO, HUMMINBIRD GPS COMBO. $14,990.00

SAVAGE 480 RANGER SL, 2003 MODEL, 60 HP MERCURY 4 STROKE EFI, ONLY 175 HOURS, BIMINI, TONNEAU, 27MEG RADIO, NAVMAN FISH FINDER, CUTTING BOARD, ROD HOLDERS. ONE OWNER. $22,990.00

CAMERO STEALTH SKI BOAT, 1996 MODEL 350 MERCRUISER TOURNAMENT INBOARD, 285 HP, ONLY 247 HOURS, VELVET DRIVE, EASYTOW TRAILER, GUIDE POLES, SKI TRAINING BOOM, HI-POLE, TRAVEL STROM COVER, STEREO WITH PRE-AMP. VERY TIDY.$33,500.00

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The 1930 Excelsior motorcycle is a 750 cc (45 Cu Inch), V twin, OHV, American factory race bike. It features a twin cylinder four stroke, twin port engine with exposed tappets.

On this bike, the late Arthur Higgs competed in many Hill Climbs, flat track racing & road racing at places like Warragul Grass track, Phillip Island TTs mostly with a sidecar attached.

Clary Rial is believed to be the last person to race this bike in around 1945. By the engine No.1,013, this Excelsior appears to be one of the 15 American set up, short stroke race bikes produced in 1930 just before Excelsior

closed its factory in Chicago. In America, Excelsior won the 1930 National Hill Climb Championship beating both Harley Davidson & Indian. Their racing section continued on racing even after the factory closed down.

When uncrated in Australia & road tested on the Geelong road, it was clocked at 110 MPH one way & 116 MPH on the return run.

This very significant bike will be on display at the Motor Museum in Maffra on Sunday 13th March 2011 from 10am to 3:30pm. This day will be the launch of the museums “American Vehicles” four month long display.

GVC to display famous Excelsior motorcycle

“The Model T Ford car brought motoring to the masses and thus changed the whole history of the automobile. Henry Ford’s original policy of relying on cheapness to sell cars in vast numbers to the lower-income groups resulted in more than 15,000,000 Model T Ford cars being built during a quite phenomenal production span dating from the cars birth in 1908 to its demise in 1927, when finally the Model T became almost a part of American folklore and legend.” This quote from “Veteran Cars” by The Ariel Press, London beautifully sums up the commencement of modern motoring. It also introduces us to the vast contribution that American vehicles have made to probably the most dramatic and important of all revolutions, the industrial revolution.

The Model T Ford will be just one of many beautiful American vehicles on display at the Gippsland Vehicle Collection’s newest theme display launching on Sunday March 13th from 10am until around 3:30pm. A great family day is assured. The Motor Museum at 1A Sale Rd, Maffra will feature this theme for 4 months and will be followed by the theme of “Sensational 70’s Vehicles” commencing in July.

Other American vehicles include 1943 Indian Motorcycle with sidecar; 1937 Chrysler; 1917 Detroit

Electric; 1918 Studebaker Big Six; 1940’s M3A1 White scout car; International WD6 Petrol/Diesel Tractor; 1967 Rambler American; 1961 Studebaker Hawk; many Cadillacs; Chevrolets and Packards – to name a few.

The oldest and therefore featured vehicle is a rare 1904 Oldsmobile, one of only 500 built & only two known to exist in Australia. It is a 7HP, 1.9 litre, single cylinder, 2-seater runabout. It features a top speed of 20 mph at 160rpm.

For the motor-cycle enthusiast we also have the 1943 Indian; a 1930 Excelsior hillclimb bike; and many other American bikes. The Indian is part of a feature display along with a board outlining the magnificent riding of Harold Parsons. Parsons set 24 world records in the early part of last century on a triangular course between Sale, Stratford and Maffra. He broke all records from 300 miles (480km) to 1100 miles (1760km) and from six to 24 hours riding a 600cc Indian motorcycle.

The display day at the museum on March 13th also welcomes locals with interesting vehicles to display their vehicles on our lawns for public viewing during the day. All enquiries to the museum on 5147-3223.

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Celebrating it’s 20th Year, the Korumburra Working Horse and Tractor Rally promises to be a weekend to remember. The Theme this year is “The Harvest”, so there’s lots to see and do accordingly, especially for the children. Clydesdales will be working in the paddocks, there will be a Vintage Tractor Pull and Earth moving area, Sheep Shearing, Cow Milking, Butter Making, Chaff Cutting and Working Dogs.

Each day, both Saturday and Sunday, the Grand Parade will showcase all moving things and promises to be a real crowd pleaser. Apart from the parade, there is so much to see and do! There will be Continuous Working Displays, a Whipcracker, a Blacksmith Forging Tools and Implements, and Bushmen in action,

showing everyone Skills the Pioneers Used. On the Sunday we have a display of Vintage Cars and Trucks, as well as stationary engines.

Catering is available both days at the food stalls, where you can also cast your eye over the Craft and Variety Stalls and the Diorama Display of the Rally Site.

So set aside Saturday and Sunday, March 19th and 20th 2011 and enjoy a fun filled day. Admission is $10 adults, $15 2 day pass, children under 16 are free. Parking is FREE. You’ll find us on the South Gippsland Highway at Nyora, you can’t miss it. The day starts at 10am - See our ad in the Upcoming Events Section of this Local Extra Edition. Page9.

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A number of Australia’s most spectacular road and racing cars and motorcycles will be heading to Northern Tasmania on the first weekend in April for the inaugural Longford Revival Festival Shannons Show & Shine.

Around 150 cars and bikes per day from veterans and V8s will gather around the spectacular Shannons Super Rig at the Revival on April 2-3. It will be the first time that the Super Rig, which incorporates a stage, a public address system, a lounge, games consoles, and a rooftop grandstand, has visited Tasmania.

Shannons staff will also be on hand to assist with any insurance related matters and to give free vehicle valuations for insurance purposes.

A special highlight for visitors to the Shannons Super Rig at Longford will be its racing car simulator, which has been configured as a replica of the historic Longford Grand Prix circuit, providing players a unique opportunity to race back in time.

Another major drawcard will be the presence of eight-time Targa Tasmania winner and reigning Touring Car Masters champion Jim Richards over the Revival weekend.

As well as meeting enthusiasts and signing autographs, Richards will also be showing visitors around his brand new Porsche 911 GT2 RS that will have its Targa Tasmania debut in his hands a few days later.

Fellow Touring Car legends Allan Moffat and Bob Jane are also special guests at the Longford Revival.

Shannons will not only have a passive presence at the Festival. The famous Shannons Goggomobil Dart will be the Flag Car for each day’s track activities and is slated to make runs on the famous Longford ‘Flying Mile’.

Powered by a 239cc two stroke, two cylinder engine producing a prodigious 9kW, the Dart is not expected to pose a serious challenge to any of the high horsepower racing and road cars that will test their mettle on the mile over the weekend, but Shannons Tasmania’s Business Development Manager Rodney Belbin says it will surprise many people.

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Collins Siding to Tyers Junction11km Compacted earth

This trail is a favourite for enthusiasts who like gentle riding or walking in the bush. It passes through rainforest, fern gullies, messmate and stringybark forest, and there are plenty of birds, mammals and seasonal wildflowers. There may occasionally be fallen trees across the trail and watch out for snakes in summer.

The trail is managed by the Department of Sustainability & Environment at Erica (Ph 03 5165 2200).

The trail follows the route of a government tramway which carried timber out of the Tyers Valley, connecting with the former narrow gauge railway to Walhalla at Collins Siding. As time permits the DSE may also look at upgrading the former

railway from Collins Siding to Erica to connect with the Walhalla Goldfields Rail Trail.

The Tyers Valley Tramway was worked by TACL rail tractors and a Climax steam locomotive. Here the Climax loco is seen reunited with a TACL at Puffing Billy. Alexander McCooke

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Pilgrimage WalkKorumburra, Loch/Poowong Uniting Church Pastors Gavin and Sue Sharp are giving South Gippslanders the opportunity to take some time out with a pilgrimage walk.

The walk will take place on the 11th,12th,13th of April along the Great Southern Rail Trail starting at Leongatha and finishing at Foster with a celebratory dinner and a short service. A great way to start Holy Week and celebrations.

Gavin said that the idea came to him after watching a show on compass about a pilgrimage in Western Australia, he was out walking the rail trail and thought we could experience our own pilgrimage.

Historically pilgrims have been part of spiritual journeying …A well know pilgrimage he said was the walk along the northern coast of Spain called the Camino trail, this walk is hundreds of kilometres long.

Over the years people walked pilgrimages for various reasons, some just to enjoy the environment and for others there is a spiritual experience.

Gavin said he wanted the walk to be something different for people to do. Whether they walk to find out more about nature, themselves, or the people they are walking with, or to find out more about God, or a spiritual quest, all are welcome to partciapte in the pilgrimage.

Gavin said he had good support from the local churches in Meeynian, Fish Creek and Foster, the churches will provide food and accomondation.

The walk is broken into three sections, the first wil be 15kms from Leongatha to Meeynian, the second day 20km from Meeiyan to Fish Creek and on the third day 15km from Fish Creek to Foster.

Gavin said the walk will provide the opportunity for pilgrims to hear stories, reflect on nature and God and community building, parts of the walk will be in silence to give people the opportunity o be with themselves, nature and God.

In the evenings the group will share a meal together and a debriefing session on the day, Gavin said the group will walk together…it is certainly not a race, the group over the three days will form a community together.

There is already a good number interested and places are limited, so if you are thinking this is something you would like to do then contact Gavin for more info, or there is a meeting on Wed March 2nd at Poowong Uniting Church at 7.30pm to discuss details.

Gavin said if people are interested they certainly need to be walking a couple of times a week. We all need to get our bodies and minds prepared.

If you would like more information on the pilgrimage Contact Gavin or Sue on 56552987

Great Southern Rail Trail

Tyers Junction Rail Trail

Noojee to Trestle Bridge 3km Dirt

A short trail surrounded by tall forest with an impressive restored trestle bridge (with substantial guard rails). The terrain offers a gentle climb from Noojee and is

well shaded and protected from wind.

Rokeby to Crossover 4km Compacted dirt

This trail is part of the Warragul to Noojee branch line which is also

home of the impressive trestle bridge not far from the town of Noojee. The Noojee line was opened in sections from 1890 to 1919 and closed between 1954 and 1958. Many sections have since been sold off.

Starting at Rokeby, north of Warragul, this trail follows

the original formation for 4 kms to a town called Crossover where there is another wooden bridge over the railway formation. From Crossover the trail deviates from the formation and follows the road reserve for 3 km to Neerim South, then to Neerim, another 5.6 km, with views of the railway formation and surrounding

hills and valleys the whole way. There are seats spaced at 1 km intervals along the trail for the comfort of the weary traveller.

Noojee Trestle Bridge & Rokeby to Crossover Rail Trail

Leongatha - Koonwarra 8km, 2-3 hours walk Gentle descent to Koonwarra. Open farmland, trail parallels west branch of Tarwin River about 1 km to the east. Vegetation includes swamp scrub and wetland plants; heron and ducks may be seen. Trail continues past craft, organic produce and coffee shops to the underpass at the South Gippsland Highway and trail ends temporarily in ½km, near the local recreation reserve.

Koonwarra - Minns Road 3km (Section not open to public until 2012)

Highlights of the section are a narrow river valley, wetlands, scientifically important fossil beds and three trestle bridges (not open to the public). Near Caithness Road there is a large geological fault and the course of the west branch of the Tarwin River is abruptly deflected -

three bridges were required to cross the river and wetlands here (they can be seen from the highway near the right angle bend).

Minns Road - Meeniyan 6km, 2 hours walk The railway crosses the Tarwin River on a “trestle bridge” near Meeniyan. The new rail trail bridge opened in March 2008. Meeniyan is a pretty town with restaurants, craft, picnic and barbecue facilities (free).

Meeniyan - Stony Creek 3.5km, 1.5 hours walk Flat trail, very easy walk. Start in Meeniyan behind petrol station. Here the trail begins the long diversion south that the railway took to Fish Creek in order to avoid the Foster hills. The trail is mostly surrounded by swamp scrub and lowland forest. This is horse country, the Stony Creek racecourse is passed on left. Stony Creek - Buffalo 8km, 3-4 hours walk Flat trail, very easy walk. There is a

functioning weighbridge at Buffalo railway station that will form the nucleus for a museum in the future.

Buffalo - Fish Creek 8km, 4 hours walk A more hilly area as the trail enters the foothills of the Hoddle Range. The trail rises 40m in elevation between Buffalo and Boys and descends about 50m to Fish Creek. There are a number of cuttings and embankments providing changing views

of dense vegetation including Blue Gums and Paperbarks and open farmland. There is a lovely rural vista on the approach to Fish Creek. It is good to stop here for coffee and admire the decorative metal benches on the main street. Fish Creek - Lowrys Road 5km, 2-3 hours walk From Fish Creek the trail climbs a valley on the west side of the Hoddle Range and crosses the summit at an elevation of 140m just past Lowrys Road. The elevation of Mt Hoddle on the right is 304m. Lowrys Road - Foster 7.5km, 3-4 hours walk Part of this trail is moderately steep. At the road bridge (0.5km) the trail takes a sharp bend to the north and descends to Foster along the steep eastern side of the Hoddle Range via a series of cuttings and embankments. There is a lot of dense forest along the side of the trail composed of a great variety of plants including tree ferns and orchids, with plenty of resident bird and animal life. Visit the Museum in Foster to learn more about the local history of Corner Inlet and the gold rushes.

Foster - Charity Lane 1km, 1/2 hour walk Flat easy walk past Manna Gums at the old Foster Railway Station platform. New revegetation to the right.

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What is now the Location of the Maffra township was in the 1840s the site of the Green Hill Native Police Station. Following its closure a small settlement developed at this spot on the Macalister River in the 1860s when a punt was built to enable travellers to get to the gold fields to the North. By the 1880s, with the development of grazing all around, the town grew and became home to the largest beef cattle sale yards in Rural Victoria . A sugar beet industry was started in 1896 and operated until after the Second World War,

by which time dairying had become far more mechanized and was thus more economically viable.

Maffra today is the hub of the rich Macalister dairying, agricultural, pastoral and irrigation district. While home to one of the most modern milk processing plants in Australia

Maffra still retains its main street charm and throughout the town a visual attractiveness reminiscent of earlier times. Maffra has a proud sporting tradition with a wide range of

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The trail is essentially flat with gentle and gradual rises in only a few spots. An original railway grade map is shown below.

The prevailing wind direction is normally from the South West.

The C105 “Gippsland Plains Country Drive” touring route runs along approx the same route as the trail making it easy for vehicle support.

There is full 3G mobile phone coverage on the route.

What is the trail surface like?

The trail extends 67km and has several different types of surface at this time. (12/2010)

Stratford - Maffra 10km (above) has a good fine gravel surface and is suitable for all types of bikes. There are pleasant views to the mountain ranges in the North across rich dairying farmland.

Maffra -Tinamba (9km) (above) is an excellent new fine gravel surface with a delightful forest and wetlands section immediately after leaving Maffra. The trail crosses the C105 and “Riversdale Rd” and crosses a number of creeks and billabongs en route to Tinamba.

Tinamba - Heyfield 11km (above) has an excellent new fine gravel surface for 3km exiting Tinamba to McKinnons Rd and then becomes a traditional gravel surface suitable for hybrid and mountain bikes. The surface is generally the same as most rural gravel roads. The trail passes through some fine wooded country typical of the Gippsland Plains. Heyfield township has an excellent section of new trail through a park located at the top of the towns main street.

Heyfield - Cowwarr 12km (above) section of the trail is not finished however can be ridden by mountain bike. The surface is firm gravel with some large stones and one railway bridge with ballast

still remaining. This section of the trail is popular with horse riders who can often be encountered on the trail. The trail section ends at the Dawson Native Flora reserve and a road section along country back roads continues 4km to the Cowwarr township where the trail recommences.

Cowwarr - Glengarry (19km) section of the trail (above) is not finished however can be ridden by mountain bike. The surface is gravel but has some large stones. Work in the Toongabbie area

has developed a wetland, a new trail bridge and park with visitor facilities.

Glengarry - Traralgon 11km (above) is currently a road section on the C105.

The Grand Ridge Rail Trail winds 13 picturesque kilometres between Mirboo North and Boolarra in the Strzelecki Ranges in Gippsland. As a rail-trail it is unique in being continuously along the site of the railway track, and having end points easily accessible within the two towns, and also having

easy access along the track at the township of Darlimurla. It takes 3 hours to complete the walk one way. A two car shuffle can be employed to leave a car at either end. It is approximately 20 minutes by car between the two towns.

The walk itself is of an easy standard, although there are two bridges with numerous steps down to them between Darlimurla and Boolarra. The committee has been unable at this stage to make the whole trail universal access due to the steepness of the slope and engineering and cost limitations. However, the trail is suitable for individuals with limited mobility for shorter trips from all access points, due to the gradual nature of the gradient. The trail has a hard packed dirt and gravel surface

and is in fairly good condition. It is suitable for mountain bikes or hybrid bikes with wider tyres.

At the Mirboo North end the walk commences at the rear of the Grand Ridge Brewery. At Darlimurla the walk commences where Old Darlimurla Rd joins Darlimurla Rd, while at Boolarra the walk

begins immediately opposite the newsagency and Post Office. The whole of the rail trail is rich in historical significance and natural beauty.

Unfortunately the Trail suffered severe damage with the 2009 Delburn Fires destroying 2 bridges and burnt trees causing fall hazards. Much has been done in the past year, and most sections of the trail

is open. Barring too much i n c l e m a n t w e a t h e r , c o n s t r u c t i o n of the bridges shall be finished around May 2011, giving the public full access to the Trail again.

Moe to Yallourn, 8km GravelA trail with farmland, lake and distant mountain views. The imposing Yallourn West power station provides industrial interest at the end of the trail. There are plenty of wildflowers to be seen in spring.

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Heyfield Visitor Information Centre Traralgon Maffra Road, Heyfield

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Erica to Thomson7km Compacted earth

This trail is interesting for its history and variety. The trail follows part of the route of the narrow gauge railway that once ran from Moe to Walhalla. It features tall forests and views of the Thomson River. Please note that this trail can become muddy and slippery after rain and is suitable for mountain bikes and hybrids only. The last 300 metres of the trail near Thomson follows a steep and narrow deviation from the original rail formation to avoid some badly decayed trestle bridges. The section of the line from Thomson to Walhalla has been restored and trains operate on weekends, Wednesdays and public holidays

East Gippsland Rail Trail

Walhalla Goldfields Rail Trail

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Colquhoun to Lakes Entrance 25.5km Gravel

Running through the Colquhoun State Forest, the trail links the East Gippsland Rail Trail with Lakes Entrance. 7.5km of the trail follows the route of the Mississippi Creek Tramway used to transport stone from a local quarry for construction of the Entrance.

The trail leaves the tramway at Scrivner Road, running

beside the road to Lakes-Colquhoun Road which leads to Lakes Entrance.

North of the quarry and beside Scrivner Road there are a few short steep sections. These sections of the trail are not suitable for touring or hybrid bikes. As of early 2008, some sections of this trail were damaged by heavy rain, though still passable, and are awaiting repair.

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Bairnsdale to Newmeralla (near Orbost)94km Sealed from Bairnsdale to Nicholson; fine gravel from Nicholson to Newmeralla\

The East Gippsland Rail Trail takes a visitor into the heart of this far eastern region of Victoria, from the commercial hub of Bairnsdale to the iconic Snowy River at Orbost. Touching four rivers, the Mitchell, Nicholson, Tambo and the Snowy it crosses many smaller streams, lies just north of the famous Gippsland Lakes, the Ninety Mile Beach and is a gateway to the forests of the high country.

The former railway line served the communities of Nicholson, Bruthen and Nowa Nowa with other stops along the way through this rich farmland country. These all now offer places to stay and their own unique local character. The mixture of small towns, the Trail passing through farm land and winding into quiet forests, offers any visitor a wonderful variety of ecosystems, foods, scenery, and side trips options to meet any holiday schedule. Check the web site for more information.

There are four stages of the Trail.Bairnsdale to Nicholson 9kmStarts at Howitt Park in Bairnsdale and heads East along a sealed section through relatively flat, open grazing land. After crossing the Princes Highway it passes through undulating country to Nicholson.

Nicholson - Bruthen 21.5kmAfter leaving the Nicholson River Bridge, the trail heads East through undulating terrain crossing creeks and climbing to a remnant grassy woodland. Then the Trail turns North. The surrounding terrain is hilly and provide excellent views. Before reaching Bruthen, the Trail passes Wiseleigh and overlooks the rich agricultural land of the Tambo flats. Follow the signs just before the tunnel into Bruthen township.

Bruthen - Nowa Nowa 27kmCheck your water supply before continuing on. There is no water available on this stage. Shortly

after leaving Bruthen you enter the Colquhoun State Forest. It is quite isolated and is unique and peaceful. At Nowa Nowa the Trail stops at the Omeo Highway.

Nowa Nowa - Orbost 38kmThe Trail passes cleared grazing land and the sawmilling locality of Waygara. The Trail ends at Burn Road, but a shared pathway will lead to the Centre of Orbost

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The Housing Industry Association (HIA), in association with JELD-WEN and STRATCO, has taken

decisive and constructive action to redress the falling numbers of apprentices entering the building trade, with the awarding of scholarships to young apprentices and tradespeople across Australia. The HIA Build Your Future program supports individuals with scholarships

of up to $7000, designed to help mitigate the mounting skills shortage that is hampering growth in the residential building industry. The recent downturn in the sector has impacted employment and training, with the number of apprentices entering the industry down by some 18% over the course of 2009.

Building Your Future

The individual scholarships are clearly aimed at encouraging the next generation of trades, with a maximum age limit of just 25. Training courses will be offered in the areas of Building and Construction, Business Management, Safety, Sustainability, Technical as well as a selection of Certificate IV short courses. The scholarships also serve to underline how costly training toward a trade licence is, with the funding providing access to a qualification and the ancillary business skills required in today’s marketplace. The training program initiative is part of the HIA’s strategy of ensuring that apprentices secure

Addressing our Builder

shortage

ongoing employment with their current employer, find a job with a new employer or are able to start their own business. Government Assitance Programs The Federal Government has also taken action, chiefly as a result of the impact of the GFC on the residential building sector. It initiated a number of programs, including the Apprentice Kickstart program, which provided $3350 for every apprentice

signed up by an employer. This program was so popular that it was initially oversubscribed and was then extended, and has since been complemented by the Tools for Trade incentive - with $1700 allocated to apprentices at specific milestones over the course of their training to assist with the purchase of tools and equipment. In 2011 this scheme has been supplemented by the Trades Apprentice Income Bonus initiative which will supplement any existing payments currently available. With an ageing workforce it is crucial that the knowledge and

skills are there to fill the sectors future needs, especially with a mounting annual housing shortfall of some 20,000 homes. The need for skilled workers has also been exacerbated by the recent natural disasters that have affected various

Club Financial Services Gippsland in line for Australian Mortgage Broking business of the year

Club Financial Services Gippsland continues to dominate the mortgage industry, having recently been selected as a finalist for Mortgage Broking Business of the Year (2-5 loan writers) at the prestigious Mortgage Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) Excellence Awards.

The MFAA Excellence Awards recognise and reward outstanding achievements in the Australian mortgage and finance sector, highlighting those who continue to strive for excellence and overall improvement of the industry.

Rob Egan, Director of Club Financial Services Traralgon, said to be nominated for the MFAA awards was a real coup for the Gippsland-based franchise.

“These awards are the pinnacle of excellence in our industry and really serve to highlight the stand-out performers across the country,” Rob said.

“We place a significant focus on the training and development of staff in all elements of lending and customer service, and offer our customers a transparent and personalised service.

“Our team works extremely hard and delivers some outstanding results for our clients and this nomination is outstanding recognition of the passion and professionalism of our team.

“With only three companies selected as finalists Australia wide, we are truly proud of this achievement”.

This award finalist nomination comes on the back of the local business winning the Mortgage Broking Business of the Year at the 2008 Australian Mortgage Awards (AMA) and one of their brokers, Josh Egan taking out Australian Broker of the Year in 2009. The office was also a finalist at 2010 AMA awards.

The MFAA Excellence Awards will be presented at a ceremony at the Palladium at Crown Towers, Melbourne,on Friday 4 March 2011.

ABOUT CLUB FINANCIAL SERVICESClub Financial Services Gippsland is a part of one Australia’s fastest growing and most vibrant mortgage lending and loan broking businesses. With 25 franchises across Australia, Club prides itself on offering a transparent, friendly and local service to every customer. For more information visit www.clubfs.com.au.

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The Rotary Club of Maffra’s Mardi Gras is an institution in Maffra, an annual festival of fundraising events held over six weeks and culminating in a street procession, the sashing of the winning fundraiser and the announcement of all the fundraising totals. The event is run by the local Rotary Club.

Over the decades many local club facilities have been built or sustained with funds raised by Mardi Gras events. The local community is traditionally very generous, sometimes contributing over $100,000 a year to the combined total raised, a significant amount in a town of 5000 people.

Pictured below is a photo of our Patron Arthur Watts sister sometime in the late 50s or early 60s.

2011 sees a new group of clubs or organisations competing for the coveted prestige of being the Rotary Club of Maffra’s Mardi Gras Winner.

Contestants pictured right are all representing their Clubs, and a description of their aims and activites follows:

Seaspray Surf Lifesaving Club has been open since 1955. It is a strong club, which provides an essential and emergency service to the local community. The Club also have a proud history of competiton at local, state and national levels.

To ensure the clubs continuing sucess, Seaspray Surf Lifesaving Club facilitates Nippers, a program for ages 6 - 14 to train up the next generation to save lives, and of course join the welcoming “family” that meets every weekend over summer, for both lifeguard and competition training.

With the aid of the 2011 Mardi Gras

fundraising, the Club hope to help support the upcoming Youth with boards and surf boats for training, as well as aiding the new lifesavers with up to date and effiecient first aid and rescue equipment.

The Maffra Football Netball Club will be raising funds to complete the Netball facilities at the Recreation Reserve, and, to prepare the area next to the Buck Hill Stand for better spectator viewing. These works will enhance the utilsation of this magnificent community facitlity for both Netball and Football spectators alike.

Gippsland Vehicle Collection has enjoyed a great deal of support from the Local Community. It is what it is today because of a hard working group of enthusiasts, that have tirelessly believed in and worked toward the vision of this well known entity. Mardi Gras Fundraising will enable the Collection to acheive their goal of becoming one of the best collections in the country, bringing new visitors to Gippsland, in particular Maffra.

Extra money support a major upgrade of external amenities at “The Shed”, not only for collection visitors, but for the broader community in general. Envisaged works include shelter and seating with the possibility of BBQ’s, and beautification and enhanced parking that will make the building entrance far more welcoming.

Maffra Secondary College is an integral part of the Maffra Community. It’s dedicated staff have the wellbeing of their students at the heart of everything they do.

Education at Maffra Secondary College is not only about academic sucess. It is more important to send young people into the world who will be productive, happy, and who will contribute positively to our world as a whole.

The Secondary College is raising funds for an adolescent playground. Research shows that adolescent playgrounds increase the socialisation of students, reducing bullying and assist witht he continuing development of motor skills. Fundraising efforts will also support the School’s Aid Program where students have the opportunity to work overseas in developing countries. The experience builds tolerance, acceptance of other cultures and understanding of just how lucky we are to live in this country.

Last Years 2010 Rotary Club of Maffra Mardi Gras Winners, the Maffra Cricket Club, raised just under $24,000 in the six week event. Holding events such as a Music Trivia Night, and 20/20 Cricket match, a six a side cricket tournament, not to mention street stalls, coffee mornings and Friday Night Social Evenings.

The Cricket Club used the money to upgrade the old practice nets, and is being put to good use by all junior and senior cricket members, giving the club a fantastic safe facility.

Although fundraising effort have already started througout February, March sees the culmination of everyone’s efforts, and a winner of the Mardi Gras announced.

Representatives of Community Clubs and Organisations Entered from left: Linley Bertancchini - SSLC, Tricia Newgreen - MSC, Jacelyn Shields - GVC, Jason Langshaw, MFNC

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What is now the Location of the Maffra township was in the 1840s the site of the Green Hill Native Police Station. Following its closure a small settlement developed at this spot on the Macalister River in the 1860s when a punt was built to enable travellers to get to the gold fields to the North. By the 1880s, with the development of grazing all around, the town grew and became home to the largest beef cattle sale yards in Rural Victoria . A sugar beet industry was started in 1896 and operated until after the Second World War,

by which time dairying had become far more mechanized and was thus more economically viable.

Maffra today is the hub of the rich Macalister dairying, agricultural, pastoral and irrigation district. While home to one of the most modern milk processing plants in Australia

Maffra still retains its main street charm and throughout the town a visual attractiveness reminiscent of earlier times. Maffra has a proud sporting tradition with a wide range of

excellent facilities catering for many popular pursuits.Accommodation: motel, 3 hotels, caravan park with O/S vans, 2 B&Bs, backpacker hostel

EXPLORE - Maffra & Surrounds

Welcome to Maffra Golf Club

Maffra is just a few short kilometres off the Princes Highway 2 ½ hours east of Melbourne.

The Maffra Golf Club is a par 72, 6056 metre course for men and par 74, 5117 metre course for women. We are located in an undulating rural setting, with a peace-ful farming vista leading to the distant Great Divid-ing Range. The course consists of lush fairways, fast

greens and mature trees.

Phone 5147 1884

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A courthouse full of the most intriguing

gems, crystals, faboulous fossils and fluorescent minerals from Australia and around the world.

Tea RoomsRelax with a real

coffee or devonshire tea.

Free Admission10am - 4pm

Thursday to MondayAll School and Public Holidays, or

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Free Admission 10am - 4pm Thursday to MondayMaffra Visitor Information Centre

EVENTS IN MARCHMFNC March 4th Friday Night DrinksSSLC March 4th Cake Stall in Maffra, Drinks @ 2 George StreetMSC March 5th Drive in Movie@MSC, BBQ Tryhorns, HeyfieldSSLC March 5th Beach party at clubroomsMFNC March 6th Street Stall, Hi TacSSLC March 6th Nipper/Youth Competition 10amMSC March 6th Golf Day at Newry(am), Greyhound Race Night @ Sale GreyhoundsGVC March 6th Breakfast @ SeymoursMSC March 7th Coffee Morning/ School TourMFNC March 7th Raffle DayMFNC Mardh 8th Coffee MorningSSLC March 9th Party Plan Night at Sporting Legends, SaleGVC March 10th Raffle, Johnson Street, 9am - 5pmMFNC March 11th Street Stall, Friday Night DrinksMSC March 11th Casual Day at School, Year 7 Fun RunMSC March 12th BBQ IGA Heyfield, AMSSLC March 12th Beach Schnitzel NightGVC March 13th American Display Open DayMSC March 13th Cow Lotto @ MSCGVC March 15th Raffle Johnson Street 9am - 5pmSSLC March 15th Fun Run/Walk Lake Guthridge, SaleMSC March 15th Toffee TuesdayMFNC March 16th Raffle DaySSLC March 17th Crackerjack Night @ Sale Golf ClubGVC March 18th Trivia Night, Memorial Hall, 7pm BYOMSC Friday 18th Barefoot Bowls@MaffraSSLC Friday 18th Cake Stall in Maffra, Trivia NightMFNC March 19th Casino NightMSC March 19th BBQ @ IGA Heyfiled, Morning Tea & ToursSSLC March 19th Raffle Draw at Seapsray and Auction NightMFNC March 20th Grange TripGVC March 20th Two Wheels Tour and BBQ, 10:30am startSSLC March 20th Golf Day and Nipper BBQMSC March 21st Coffee Morning & School TourGVC March 23rd Raffle, Johnson Street, 9-5pmMFNC March 24th Raffle DayMSC March 25th Business Lunches & Street StallSSLC March 25th Raffle at Sporting Legends

ROTARY CLUB OF MAFFRA MARDI GRAS- March 26th - MaffraA community festival that brings together the local population and visitors from afar, this Mardi Gras features a street carnival, music, stall-holders and street procession. A highlight will be the announcement of the winner of the Mardi Gras Fundraising period. Bring the whole family for a fun filled community day.

GVC in Maffra Mardi GrasMaffra Mardi Gras is an institution in Maffra, an annual festival of fundraising events held over six weeks and culminating in a street procession, the sashing of the winning fundraiser and the announcement of all the fundraising totals. The event is run by the Maffra Rotary Club.

Over the decades many local club facilities have been built or sustained with funds raised by Mardi Gras events. The local community is traditionally very generous, sometimes contributing over $100,000 a year to the combined total raised, a significant amount in a town of 5000 people. The Gippsland Vehicle Collection in Maffra is one of four entrants in this year’s event. Ms. Jacelyn Sheilds, representing the GVC said “Our fundraising from this year’s Mardi Gras will enable us to plan and implement a major upgrade of external amenities at our museum, not only for our visitors to the collection, but for the broader community in general. Envisaged works include, shelter and seating with the possibility of BBQs along with beautification works and enhanced parking that will make the building and the entrance to Maffra something that the GVC and the whole community can be proud of.” From its very inception, GVC has been very proud of the support, both physical and financial, given by local residents.

As a part of our events, the GVC is opening a new theme “American Vehicles” display at the Museum. The display day at the museum on March 13th also welcomes locals with interesting vehicles to display their vehicles on our lawns for public viewing during that day.

“The Motor Museum attracts now almost 10,000 visitors a year to the Wellington Shire and Maffra in particular. We are seen by the car-clubs of

Melbourne as a great destination for a day’s drive or a weekend away. Additionally many Probus and friendship clubs are enjoying the reminiscences of the history of motoring within the museum.” The GVCs President, Mr Peter Gault said.

The following “Mardi Gras” activities are yet to be run, and the community is most welcome to join us for any or all of these fun-filled, family events:• ‘Family Breakfast @ Seymours’ on the 6th Mar• our ‘American’ Open Day and see lots of visitors’ vehicles on the 13th Mar• Test your general knowledge with a ‘Family Trivia Night’ on the 18th Mar• ‘On Two Wheels Tour’ and BBQ on the 20th MarAll enquiries to the museum on 5147-3223.

“We offer our best wishes to the other three Mardi Gras entrants and on behalf of all the entrants thanks most sincerely the local residents who support all these street stalls, raffles and fun events.” said Jacelyn. (below)

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Look Who’s New

“Working together for better mental health”

SNAP Gippsland Inc. is a Psychiatric Disability Rehabilitation Support Service (PDRSS). It is part of the Victorian mental health service system and has been delivering psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery models of service and care since 1992.

SNAP works in partnership with service-users in their recovery from mental illness to enable participation in community life and to access and utilize community services and resources.

Participation in SNAP’s services and programs is entirely voluntary. SNAP is a recovery oriented service; we participate in research and deliver the most up-to-date research-validated, evidence-based models of service and care.

SALE12 Inglis Street.Telephone: (03) 5143 0110Facsimile: (03) 5144 5749Email: emailsale@snap.org.auCorrespondence to:PO Box 1117, Sale 3850

Healthscope is a cutting edge Pathology business with a major presence in all states of Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysia. We have a long history in Australian pathology and have grown to be one of the largest providers in Australia.

Healthscope Pathology continue to expand their services in Gippsland with collection centres throughout including the recently opened Inglis Street collection rooms in Sale.

Inglis St opening hours :Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pmSaturday – 8:30 am – 11:30 am

Blood specimens are processed locally at the Healthscope Moe laboratory and a new laboratory is soon to open in Traralgon. Healthscope’s Gippsland laboratories are staffed by local specialists including Pathologists and Scientists, some of whom are involved in teaching new scientists and doctors at Monash University Churchill campus.

The Healthscope web-site has pages of helpful information available to both doctors and patients including test information and brochures for download at www.healthscopepathology.com.au

Questions or further information about Healthscope may be obtained from our customer service centre on 1300 453 688.

Inglis Medical Centre, 12 Inglis Street, Sale 3850 P: 5144 1114 F: 5144 1112

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At Balfour’s Pharmacy we take pride in putting your health first and only. Here are five good reasons to trust Balfour’s Pharmacy with your healthcare needs:

Balfour’s Pharmacy is OPEN and accessible TO ALL members

of the public for prescription dispensing and pharmacy

products

Balfour’s Pharmacy is LOCALLY OWNED and operated with an ongoing commitment to supporting local community

groups.

Balfour’s Pharmacy offers FREE local HOME DELIVERY

Balfour’s Pharmacy is open CONVENIENT HOURS 8:30am – 5:30pm Monday to Friday and 9:00am to 12:30pm Saturday

Balfour’s Pharmacy is COMPETITIVELY PRICED and offers 10% Seniors Discount with Seniors Card

Speak to Nic Balfour or the team at Balfour’s Pharmacy and put your health first today!

Inglis Medical Centre is the sucessful amalgamation of two well established clinics: Mason House Medical Clinic & The Medical Consultation Clinic. It’s very existence is the result of our local doctors investing their time and money so they could deliver fantastic patient care, incorporating allied health under the one roof. Hence the logo Inglis Medical Centre - Total Health Care

The five principles who entirely funded the building and fit out of the new premises are:Dr David MonashDr John BerginDr Bruce JohnstonDr Lubna AhmedDr Yousuf Ahmad

We also have the following doctors working from the clinicDr Robyn HidesDr John JarmanDr Deepthi MudunnaDr John LancasterDr Anna Ostberg

We now have 10 general practitioners working various hours in the clinic and the following allied health people:

Mental Health Nurse - working with the doctors and patients

Care Coordinator - coordinating hospital discharge and ensuring all patients of the clinic are receiving all necessary health checks this includes newly diagnosed or patients that fit at risk categories be assessed and helped through the process of appointments to ensure the most positive outcome available

Two Psychologists

Podiatrist - seeing private and bulk billed patients with referrals from local doctors

Physiotherapist - seeing private and bulk billed patients with referrals from local doctors

Diabetic educator - seeing bulk billed patients with referrals from local doctors

Dietician - seeing private and bulk billed patients with referrals from local doctors

Five nursing staff who also conduct in home health assessments and run a PAP clinic, off site immunisations amongst all the usual nursing duties for a busy clinic.

We have Medical students and

are negotiating to become a Registrar training centre.

We opened the doors on 25 October 2010 and are now extremely happy and confortable with the way the clinic is working.

Dr Heather Hunter (who was knocked off her bike 18 months ago - and serverly injured) officially opened the Library (dedicated in her name) at 2.00 on friday 04.01.11

OPENING HOURSMonday - Friday 8.30-5.30 Saturday 8.30-12.30

Inglis Medical Centre12 Inglis StreetSaleP: 03 5143 7900 F: 03 5143 7998

SALE298 York Street

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5133 8002to the 31st of March 2011

Brenda, Pete and Team are very excited about Hello Pretty by Donovan expanding to a larger shop at their existing premises in Raymond Street, Sale.

Hello Pretty has been operating for three and a half years and cater for all ladies

accessories. • Shoes • Scarves • Hats• Umbrellas • Gloves • Bags

• Jewellery • Boots • Luggage

Really, there is no need to travel outside of Sale to complete an outfit, casual or formal to Bridal - we have “the lot”!!

What you won’t find at Hello Pretty is multiples of the same pieces of Jewellery, and of course, no high price tags.

We have expanded our shoe

and boot range, sizes from 5 - 12 in most styles. Our large Winter Boot range is a must to see, and of course Layby is Welcome.

With our larger shop we can now display beautiful luggage and laptop bags. We are also happy to showcase the “Dasch” range of glass tables, lamps and decorative pieces. Handmade mirrors and namesake glass platters by Gerry’s Glass Art are made to order.

Hello Pretty is open from 9 - 5:30pm Monday to Friday, 9-1 on Saturdays, and Brenda is happy to open after hours by appointment for those working girls or Bridal Parties.

Hello Pretty by Donovan336 - 338 Raymond Street, SalePhone 5144 3352

Hello Pretty BY DONOVAN

Look Who’s New

A gorgeous selection of modern handmade craft and children’s clothing awaits at Polka Dots & Paisley.

The store is an absolute delight for adults and children alike, with soft toys, puppets, rocking horses, dolls houses and accessories, wall art and jewellery.

There is also a great range of bright and colourful hats, appliquéd t-shirts for boys and girls, shirts, dresses, frilly nappy covers and bibs.

Owner Leanne Follett has also put together some lovely

babies and children’s gift sets.

Parents looking for a healthy alternative to cordial for their children should try Polka Dots & Paisley’s children’s tea – available in five different flavours, the tea comes with infusers and is sure to make your little ones feel grown up!

Leanne’s passion for art and craft is showcased through this delightful store, which also sells a range of sewing supplies and fabric. She will also be offering sewing lessons for all ages.

For information phone Leanne on 5145 6656.

61b Tyers StreetStratford

Phone51 456 656

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JUST FOR PETS

Need a boarding kennel for your dog? That home away from home to take care of your best friend, give them a holiday while on yours? Well look no further. Ferbank Lodge provides a wonderful rural retreat for your Rover.

Fernbank Lodge? It was the old Fernbank Boarding Kennels but along with the new name came new owners; Patricia and Bruce. They have been busy since mid December when they bought the property, taking steps to redesign and refresh the kennels. Situated between Stratford and Bairnsdale and just 4km off the Princes Highway Fernbank Lodge is easy to access, with plenty of turning space for caravans and boats too.

The kennels have been in Fernbank for many years but many people did not know of their existence. Patricia and Bruce intend to finally put Fernbank Lodge on the map for all those people seeking a safe loving environment for their dog.

Fernbank Lodge also provides a pick up and delivery service which is FREE until the end of April. A grooming service has also been added to t h e Fernbank Lodge menu, for those guests that want to look their best. Check out our website if you want more info at www.fernbanklodge.com.au OR just give us a call on 03 5157 6234. Easter bookings are filling up fast.

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The most asked questions – continued3. Do alpacas need shelter?

Alpacas are a grazing animal so are more than happy in a paddock. In fact they whinge to me if I have them

penned or worse still, shedded, for any length of time such as during show preparation, pre shearing, vet visits, injuries or cold snap post shearing being the times I most commonly use a shed.

You don’t need a dedicated shed for your alpacas, you just need to know that you have some where you can use when necessary. The only time I’ve had alpacas go into a shed voluntarily is post shearing in cold weather. You do need shade during hot summer days but they will sit under a tree here rather than in the shed. They prop

themselves up slightly with their back legs and allow the air to flow under the belly( Coolgardie safe principal.).

4. Can you ride alpacas?No. When you see them off-shears, you’ll

realise that they are not as big as you imaged and their feet are a soft pad with a small surface area. Llamas, the bigger

cousins to the alpaca are ‘The Ships of the Desert’ and can carry quite big loads of produce but are not ridden. The alpaca is essentially the fleece producer initially in South America but also provides meat and leather. TO BE CONTINUED…….

Welcome In2Pets. All your pet needs now in Traralgon. One stop shop for pets and supplies.

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Budgies, Parrots, CanarysFinches & Cockatiels

Goldfish, Tropical FishNative and Marine Fish

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Rabbits and Guinea Pigs

Range of Reptiles including snakes

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New Pets arriving Weekly

18th INVERLOCH JAZZ FESTIVAL

MARCH 11 – 14 2011LABOUR DAY WEEKEND

The Jazz Festivals opens on Friday 11th of March 2011 with 3 venues open and featuring a night of “Ladies Sing Jazz”

The Fun continues on Saturday with a variety of Jazz styles and 4 ven-ues in full swing.

Not to be missed is “The Trad Jazz Jump” Saturday afternoon including: Won-der Dogs, Dave Rebec, The Jazz Doctors, mrs sippy jazz band featuring Pippa Wilson

Sunday continues with a “Big Band Blowout” in theRACV Marquee featuring some of Melbourne’s top big bands

The Rotary Street Parade commences on Saturday morning at 10am Also in the Morning is the Jazz Service Sunday 10am

To finish things off, there will be a Jazz picnic in The Glade, Monday 11am( free)

For further details of session times and bookings visitwww.inverlochjazzfestival.com

Let the feathers fly !

The Fesitval would not exist without it’s major sponsors: Inverloch & District Community Bank Branch, Bendigo Bank, RACV Inverloch Resort and Bass Coast Shire

Inverloch Jazz FestivalMossvale Park(between Leongatha and Mirboo North on the Strzelecki Hwy)

26 March 2011 12pm-6pm Gates open at 11am

WOW What’s On When

The Sound of Music

Bistro Open for Lunch 12 -2pm

Sunday to FridayOpen for Dinner 7 days 6 - 8 pm

Bar - Coffee Lounge

Great VenueGreat MenuGreat Club

Great Function Facilities Available

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Ph 5134 3449

The Fun Place to be

John Leslie Theatre

Box Office (03) 5143 3200 Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 5:30pm and one hour prior to every show. 100 Foster Street, SALE

What’s On! The Marriage of FigaroThe Marriage of Figaro was Mozart’s first big success in the Italian ‘Opera Buffa’ style. Composed in 1785-6 for the Viennese court of Joseph II, its theme of questioning aristocratic privilege meant that considerable court diplomacy had to be exercised before permission to perform the work was obtained. Indeed it was the spread of this sentiment three years later which led to the French Revolution and the execution of Louis XVI! Baumarchais’ play, on which Mozart based his opera, was to influence Parisian popular opinion considerably in the lead up to the Revolution.

Figaro was an immediate success,

especially in nearby Prague which developed a cult following for Mozart’s work. In Mozart’s own words, “here they talk of nothing but Figaro. Nothing is played, sung or whistled but Figaro. No opera is drawing like Figaro. Nothing, nothing but Figaro”.

At balls, quadrilles and waltzes were danced to the music of Figaro. The work quickly spread in popularity overseas and has remained a firm favourite in the repertoire throughout the intervening 200 years.

Co-Opera’s performance, under the musical direction of Brian Chatterton, gives newcomers an opportunity to experience the delights of the drama

and the music at close quarters. Singers perform in and amongst the audience and the entire auditorium can become the stage for this presentation of Mozart’s genius. Seasoned opera goers can take fresh delight in a Figaro where every fine nuance of musical and dramatic flavor can be appreciated at close quarters; where every voice in an ensemble has its own life and every flash of the eyes fully understood.

Viva Figaro! Presented by the Esso BHP Billiton Wellington Entertainment Centre, Sale

Wednesday 6 April, 8pm Tickets 51433200 or www.ebbwec.com.au

WHAT’S ON AT THEThe Sound of MusicPresented by Latrobe Theatre Company

Esso BHP Billiton Wellington Entertainment CentreJohn Leslie TheatreSaturday 5 March, 1.30pm & 7.30pmSunday 6 March, 1.30pmThe Hills Are Alive!

Latrobe Theatre Company is gearing up for their February production of the evergreen, family favourite The Sound of Music.

Latrobe Theatre Company has been performing quality musicals and plays in the area for more than 45 years and this production will be no exception.

This year, for the first time the show will be staged at Traralgon, Sale and Warragul. The production team consists of Christine Skicko, Director, Jeremy Richards, Musical Director, Penny –Lee Tomkins, Choreographer and Production Managers Kate Dougan and Ann Maloney.

The company is very excited about staging such a well known production and they are looking to really put on a spectacular and emotional show that the whole family can enjoy.

The lead role of Maria, made famous by Julie Andrews, is being played by Traralgon resident Brodie Dorling . Brodie will be ably

accompanied by Bernard Detering as the Captain, Lawrie Fildes as Max, Kara Smith as Elsa and Mary Mirtschin as The Mother Abbess . There are also two casts of adorable local children who play the von Trapp family.

Come along and enjoy all those wonderful well known songs and delight in the story that you all know and love. Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment!

Latrobe Theatre Company is a well recognised

institution of great theatre in Gippsland and continues to produce amazing shows year after year.

Tickets are on sale now, via the website www.ebbwec.com.au or phone Box Office on 5143 3200 or come and see us at 100 Foster Street, Sale 10am till 5:30pm Mon – Fri.

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UnveiledAn exhibition by Latrobe City Art Groups

International Power Hazelwood Community Access Gallery

25 February – 26 March

Members of the Morwell Art Group, Moe Art Society and Traralgon & District Art Society will showcase a variety of works in different mediums in response to the theme of ‘Light and Dark’.

Image: Nola Matthews, Natures Sculpture, 2010, ink on paper (detail). Collection of the artist.

Doug Moran National Portrait Prize5 February – 3 April 2011

Latrobe Regional Gallery will exhibit 35 paintings from the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize 2010 from 5 February – 3 April 2011. Billed as Australia’s premier art and portrait competition, the Moran Prizes’ number of entries and prize money greatly exceeds other competitions. Brisbane-based artist

Michael Zavros has been named the winner of the 2010 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize for his work titled, Phoebe is Dead/McQueen.

Image: Michael Zavros, Phoebe is dead/McQueen, 2010, oil on canvas Moran Prizes Collection.

As part of our desire to be a GIPPSLAND newspaper and provide the majority of Gippsland residents with a newspaper that FOCUSES on Gippsland, we are expanding into

· Lakes Entrance with a timely feature on the State Surf Lifesaving Championships. This will also include distribution into; Nicholson, Johnsonville and Swan Reach.

· South Gippsland Shire, which will include the towns of; Boolarra, Mirboo Nth, Leongatha, Korumburra, Koonwarra, Inverloch, Meeniyan and Foster.· As well as expanding our distribution in

the Wellington Shire via Toora, Welshpool, Alberton, Port Albert, Yarram, Woodside and Longford.

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Up to 6 months of previous editions as well as the current edition are stored on the website, so if we sell out of papers, read us online anytime or even find that allusive advertiser or editorial from 3 months ago.

The LOCAL EXTRA NEWPSPAPER is now playing a key role in communicating community information to the greater Gippsland region.

There is no doubt that bringing Gippsland people to explore their own backyard has a real and positive effect on the economy of these smaller towns.

WOW What’s On When

Local Extra Newspaper Launched Into Lakes Entrance And South Gippsland Shire

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