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2016 Animal Aid-Ride for the AnimalsSunday 20 March willsee the road from Sale toBairnsdale full of spiritedriders once more, withriders taking part in theannual challenge to raisemuch needed funds to helphomeless pets.

Each year Animal Aidreceives over 6,000 animalsin need through no aulto their own. Funds raisedgo towards eeding, shelterand caring or these cats,dogs, pocket pets and smalllivestock.

With no governmentunding, Animal Aid rely

on the generosity o thecommunity to help theseanimals.

Te ride consists o 30kmor the ull 95km route, itis important to encourage

ellow participants, afer allthis is a ride to raise money

or homeless animals not arace.

Te ride commences atAnimal Aids Gippslandshelter in Fulham, runsthrough Maffra and

Strat ord where those ridinthe rst leg will nish.

Tose taking the 95k challenge head along thelong stretch o BengwordenRoad all the way to AnimalAids Bairnsdale shelter.

With many outdoor events,

the weather will be thebiggest unknown on the day.

Participants can register asindividuals or join a team.

Visit www.animalaid.org.au/ index.php/events for moreinformation.

Sunday 26th o March bringsus the Glenmaggie Blues andRoots Festival. From middayto 8.30pm come along andbe entertained by a hugerange o per ormers andbands including Mia Dyson,Strzelecki Stringbusters, RodMiller Blues Explosion, TeDirty Souls, Henry Davis,Te Steaming Monzas andTe Amnesia Blues Band.

Proceeds generated romthe event go towardsthe restoration andmaintenance o theGlenmaggie MechanicsInstitute “Glenmaggie Hall”.Tere is no BYO alcohol,however there is ull barservice and ood. Bring yourown chairs or blankets andmake yoursel com ortable

or a wonder ul afernoon o

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lack Dog Ride beganack in 2009 as one man’sde to raise awareness oepression, developing intoational suicide prevention

harity involving thousands Australian motorcycleders who’ve raised over2,000,000 or mental healthervices, ostering mentaleath awareness around theountry.

e Black Dog Ride beganwith Anna Michael, a

ibrant woman with a brightmile, a wi e and mother owo. Her sudden and tragicuicide ollowing a silentruggle with depression was

he catalyst or the inaugural

lack Dog Ride in 2009.Afer hearing about theeath o his best riends

wi e though suicide, SteveAndrews elt compelled todo something, though hedidn’t know what to do untilhe was at Anna’s wake, whenan old amily riend o hiswi e Jenni er admitted to herthat he had been suffering

rom depression, albeitreluctantly. Tis was a shock

or Steve and at that momenthe knew what he had to doto make a difference. Stevehas a long held dream to ridearound Australia and herewas a purpose, a compellingand driving reason or himto ull that dream and atthe same time raise muchneeded awareness aboutthe insidious nature odepression.

Following 12 months oplanning, Steve set off romBusselton WA on 26 July2009 or the inaugural soloBlack Dog Ride around

Australia. Steve managedto raise $34,232.80 or thecause and much neededawareness.

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Riding Against Depression

eginning in 1958, Teotary Club o Maffra Mardiras community undraiserone o Wellington Shire's

dest events. Initiatedraise unds or the

affra hospital, todaycal community groups

ominate an entrant topresent their organisation,

nd a riendly six week

eriod o undraising rivalry

runs rom early February.

Te Maffra Mardi Grason Saturday, 19 March,culminates with a streetparade ollowed by theannouncement o thewinner – the most success ul

undraiser. Te evening willinclude market and oodstalls, street entertainment,carnival rides, ace painting

and an animal nurserybe ore the street parade.

Te Mardi Gras is a provenamily- riendly event, with

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activity and ood stalls onthe evening. Entries inthe Parade compete or anancial prize, which areavailable or several differentcategories.

Te theme or 2016 willbe "RIO Olympics",acknowledging the 2016Olympics to be held inBrazil, and Australia’s love osport and celebration.

2016 EntrantsKatie Armistead, Sale CityFootball Netball Club. Teclub’s netball courts havebeen deemed unsuitable orplay and urgently have to beresur aced. Te undraisingwill go towards this to saveexpense o hiring othercourts or practice andgames and return their‘home advantage’. Te clubalso entered last year whenSam Cooke raised unds

or to provide lights orthe netball court (so they

Mardi Gras ime Again In Maffra didn’t have to pay rent orpractice sessions) and add awarm-up practice ring andimprove a ootpath area.

Jess Humphrey,Groundwork YouthTeatre. Tis local theatregroup appears regularly atthe Shakespeare estival inStrat ord but this year hasbeen invited to per orm inStrat ord on Avon in the UKto mark 400th anniversary

o Shakespeare’s death. Teydeveloped a play, based onaming o the Shrew, which

more accurately reectsmodern attitudes andwas used to launch WhiteRibbon Day in Gippsland.Tey are undraising topay the cost o travel andaccommodation or theirUK trip.

Emma Jones, Maffra andDistrict Car Club. Teclub marks 50 years sinceits ormation and is raising

unds to enable the club to

offer more courses or youndrivers.

Kelly Cairns, MaffrGymnastics. TeGymnastic Club boastsmore than 500 users eachweek and has a waitinlist or many classes. Teclub is hoping to kickstaran extension to the gym aMaffra’s Cameron SportinComplex which has been onthe drawing board or well

over a decade.Courtney Savige, MaffrDistrict Hospital –Courtney, a nurse at thehospital, and her committeeare raising unds to improvethe acilities and make imore home-like or theresidents.

For more contact:

Maffra Mardi GrasCommittee chair PaulineHitchins on 0437 29 69 25


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East Gippsland FishingReport

akes Entrance Footbridge and Jetties are producing revally,ullet and the “odd” King George Whiting. Localawn and sandworm is best bait. Reeve and Rigbyhannel have plenty o Salmon and revally, takinglchardd prawn. Eastern Beach and Lake Bunga have good

ze Salmon.

ake yersarge Flathead have been landed around theGlasshouse” and rident Arm, using sof plastics and

eled prawn. Bream are biting in Black ellows Arm onawn and sandworm.

ailor are still active around No.2 Jetty.

Mitchell Riverream are bounti ul around wo Bells near the riverouth. Prawn and spider crab are catching sh. Somestuary Perch have been landed around the Highwayridge, on deep diving lures.

ambo Riverream are being caught between Tree Gums andeynolds Road. Prawn and shrimp are accounting orost sh.

icholsonshing has been slow, but Bream can be had arounde Reeds and Railway Bridge. Prawn and sandworme best bait.

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athead and a ew Bream have been taken off theoardwalk, on local prawn and sandworm.ing George Whiting are in Bancrof Bay.

aynesvilleood size King George Whiting are cruising aroundogress Jetty and easting on mussels.

arge ailor are striking trolled lures in the lake.

Flathead and “Gars” are around Crescent Island.Holland’s Landing Te Whar is producing Big Bream on spider crab andprawn.

MarloPlenty o prawns are around the entrance, which hasbeen the best spot or Flathead. Te Rivers are good orBream, Estuary Perch, Mullet and Luderick. Sandworm,spider crab and prawn are taking sh.

Bemm Riverailor are in the channel and chasing silver lures.

Te Lake has Flathead, partial to live prawn and Breambiting on sandworm and plastics. Te entrance hasclosed.

amboon InletTe camp site area has Flathead and ailor being landedon sof plastics and hard bodied lures.

MallacootaBoth Lakes have plenty o Bream, ailor and someelusive Flathead. Yabbies, prawn and sandworm aregetting good results. Te Whar has Luderick and

revally.

Omeo High Country Te Gibbo River has rout taking “hoppers” and celtalures.

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Orbost Main Street Set For RevampConsultation sessions arebeing held in Orbost togather the community’s vision or the town’s mainstreet.

East Gippsland ShireCouncil will use thecommunity’s input to helpdevelop a concept design orthe streetscape. Te projectwill rejuvenate NicholsonStreet rom Salisbury toRuskin Streets, includingthe open space on Lind Laneand Lawson Street.

As part o the project,residents will be able toconsider everything rom

street bins, pavement,parking and more.

Nicholson Street has issueswith the street trees and

ootpath paving. Te paversare uneven and allen leavesmake the brick pavingslippery.

Te Shire received undingto upgrade the pavement,however, an assessmentidentied that the overallarea needed to be reshenedup.

In addition to the drop-insession, a raders Break astwill be held or the business

community. As part o theproject a re erence groupwill be ormed. Madeup o stakeholders suchas government agenciesand service providers, there erence group will runthroughout the project.

Residents will be also able togive eedback on the initialconcept designs or theNicholson Street upgrade,which will be developed byJune 30, 2016.

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Forge Theatre And Arts Hub80 McKean StreetBairnsdale Vic 3875Time: 7:30pmCost: $18-$30Contact (03) 5152 1482 forfurther informa on.

SUNDAY 20TH MARCH2016 RIDE FOR THE ANIMALS111 Hopkins RoadFulham Vic 3851Time: 8:30am - 3:30pmCost: $45 Registra onContact Megan Pritchardfrom Animal Aid on (03) 87561335 or email [email protected] or visitwww.2016ridefortheanimals.gofundraise.com.au for moreinforma on

SUNDAY 27TH MARCHDINNER PLAIN GEEBUNG POLOMATCHCobungra Sta on2699 Great Alpine RoadCobungra Vic 3898

Contact (03) 9585 8330 or visith p://www.geebungpolo.com.au for more informa on

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ue odd has been onmission to nd good

maritan Monica or 11ars, afer Monica helpedr son out when he had nooney or uel to get home.ue tragically lost her son aew months later and ound

touching letter he had

ritten to Monica that hed carried with him untile day he passed away.ue would like to delivere letter to Monica as sheows that her son David

ould want Monica to gets letter.

You can read Sue’s storybelow and i you have anyin ormation that may helpSue in her search pleasecontact her via Facebookor messages can be relayedthrough Te GippslanderOffice on 5176 5193.

My son David loved campingat Jamieson. He and hisgirlfriend Sam were thereover Christmas/New Yearin 2005, in separate cars,and they came home onthe 1st of January 2005. Hetried to ll up with petrol at

Ga neys servo in Mans eld,but his credit card wouldn'twork. (probably maxedout). A lady by the name ofMonica paid for his fuel, shehad been talking to David'sSam on the radio whenthey were coming down themountain, as she was therewith her friend called Sam,and had called for her. The

wrong Sam answered, butthey got talking anyway.Monica recognised Davidfrom what Sam had toldher about him. David gotMonica's name and address,and had every inten on ofre-paying her. A week a er

he got home his ex-wifestole his bag, which had hiswallet with the address in it.He had no idea how to ndher, although Sam seemsto think she was fromsomewhere in Gippsland.He wrote Monica a lovelyle er, which he put inhis new wallet. 2 monthslater he was killed in a car

accident, and the le er wasthe rst we knew about allthis.

I have put up yers atJamieson, been to Ga ney’sto see if she was a regularthere and whether they

knew anything about her,put no ces in newspapers,all with no result. TheHerald Sun did an ar cleabout me trying to ndMonica, nothing.

I want to nd this lady, andrepay her, but I'm having noluck. Somewhere out thereis a lady who thinks David isdishonest for not repaying

A Mothers Mission her.If anyone knows a Monicwho goes camping atJamieson, can you pleasetell her I'm looking for her,and let me know how tocontact her and give her thele er he wrote

If you've got this far, thanyou for reading it.

On Sunday 27th o Marchit's time again or the annualDinner Plain Geebung Poloevent. Featuring a host o

Easter activities as wellas the Geebung vs Cuff nCollar polo match.

Te event has occurredannually in the VictorianAlps or the past 26years and as legend has itoriginated over a ew quietdrinks at the Dinner PlainsHotel as a riendly contestbetween local countrycompetitors and their cityliving counterparts. TeName "Geebung Polo" is

dedicated to Australianlegend Banjo Patterson who

amously wrote the poem“Geebung Polo Club”.

Te day has historicallydrawn crowds o over 3000people and eatures livemusic, helicopter rides,Easter egg drop, the tug owar, an amazing collectiono ood and wine stalls,the ashion show, kids acepainting, jumping castle andmuch more or the whole

amily to enjoy. Bring yourown picnic rugs or chairs ora relaxing afernoon ull oentertainment.

Cobungra Station, wherethe event is held, is widelrecognised as Australia'slargest cattle station datin

back to the 1800's and issituated on over 26,000hectares o land. It's apicturesque landscape inthe oothills o Mt. Hothamand is known or it's pure air,clean waters and views.

Gates open at 10am on theday.

For further information,accommodation packagesand tickets visit www. geebungpolo.com.au or call(03) 9585 8330.

Geebung Gears Up For Te Polome produce rom Eastppsland Shire Council’snovative garden bed displaysavailable at the Bairnsdalestomer Service Centre.

e town’s Main Street Gardensve eatured displays o edibleants or three to our years;s summer’s crop includede-colour silverbeet, sage,ves and basil.

With the summer herbs andgetables coming to the end

their season, some will bervested and available reethe new Customer Servicentre at 24 Service Street.

e Shire’s Parks and Gardenspervisor, Dave Richardson,d the idea was to create a bit‘wow actor’.

“Te Parks and Gardens teamwanted to create a discussionpiece that would also encouragepeople to think about whatthey can grow at home,” Mr

Richardson said.“It helps show people whatcan be grown in this climateand that you don’t need to useowers to make your gardenbeds attractive and colour ul.”

It didn’t take long or thepopular initiative to becomea conversation point on alocal Facebook page, withsome suggestions on how theShire could be distributing theproduce.

Following the suggestions onhow the public can get accessto the crop, the Shire’s parks

nnovative Garden Displays Get Te Tumbs Upand gardens staff have beenharvesting the crop and takingit to the Shire’s CustomerService Centre at 24 ServiceStreet (next to the Bairnsdale

Library) where the public isencouraged to take what theyneed or their cooking (aferrst giving it a good wash).

It’s anticipated that theharvesting will continue overthe next ew weeks be ore thecrop starts going to seed. TeShire is already planning some

uture crops that will createurther conversation points

and will look at donating someo the produce to communitykitchens.I n f o r m a t i o n p r o v i d e d from www.eastgippsland.vic. gov.au.


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20TH MARCHKORUMBURRA WORKINGHORSE & TRACTOR RALLYSouth Gippsland HighwayNyora Vic 3987Time: 10amCost: Adults $12.00, Children

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SUNDAY 27TH MARCHFRIDAY 1ST APRILPROM COAST FILM SOCIETYFish Creek Hall12 Falls RdFish Creek Vic 3959Time: 8pmTo enjoy all the lms in the 2016season, subscribers can join for just $60 or take a 3 consecu ve

month’s subscrip on for $25Contact www.famda.org.au/prom-coast- lm-society forfurther informa on.

SUNDAY 3RD APRILSOUTH GIPPSLANDSUSTAINABILITY FESTIVALCoal Creek Community Park &MuseumSilkstone RoadKorumburra Vic 3950Time: 10am-3pmContact (03) 5662 9200 or(03) 5655 1811 or emailsustainabilityfes [email protected] orvisit coalcreekvillage.com.au forfurther informa on.

Any further details please visit www.visitpromcountry.com.au/events.

5th Annual Pear Party iends o oora Heratagear Orchard inc Presente 5th Annual Pear Party.

5th Annual Pearrty will be held this year

Sunday 13th March.arting at 10am to 4pm itill be a un day or all oe amily.

ntry by donation will getu in or a antastic dayth activities includingusic being played by localent, there will be a variety stalls. Demos will beld on pruning, grafing

and other gardening tips.Tere will be a display olocal and amily history o

oora. Children will bethoroughly entertained with

ully supervised games, acepainting, art and activitiesall day.

You can pick your ownpears or $6 a bag. (Bagsprovided).

Pear cider will be availablerom the orchard. Tere

is a great variety o oodand re reshments available.Lucky draws will be held

every hal hour.

Te oora Village StudioGallery (Cnr Gray andStanly Sts) will be exhibitingart and photographythroughout the day.

Mark this date on your

calendar.If you require furtherinformation contact Meryl0428 864 520 or [email protected] orvisit our facebook page.

South Gippsland Shire News

Ghost Tr m Wri n Comp on

W I N 1 O F 3

To celebrate the book release we have three copies to give away over three months in our rstever wri ng compe on!

This compe on is open to kids aged 7 to 16 .

February's Ghost Story Winner - Elodie Thorley From Traralgon

M rch Th m – F nt sy Th mEntries close 24 th March for your Fantasy Story,winner no ed 31 st March and published in April Edi on

April Th m – Tim Tr v ll r, B ck in Tim Th mEntries close 22 nd April for your Time Travelling Story,winner no ed 27 th April and published in May Edi on

To enter the compe on, simply follow the steps below:1. Submit your very own Story (be as crea ve as you can!) Up to 6 words2. Submit your Name, Age, Town, Contact Number and Postal Address with your story (so we cansend you your prize!)And of course get a parents permission!Send your entries to:Th Gippsl nd rGhost Tr m Comp on185 Fr nklin St, Tr r l on, VIC, 3844 or to produc [email protected] winning entry for each month will be published in the following Edi on of The Gippslander.The winner will be contacted via phone prior to publica on, so get those wri ng caps on andhave fun crea ng your very own story!

February's Ghost Story Winner

Te Black Spur sectiono the Great SouthernRail rail (GSR ) will beofficially opened on Friday4 March by Harriet ShingMP, Member or EasternVictoria.

Te Black Spur section wasthe missing 2.6 kilometrelink between Koonwarraand Minns Road, Meeniyan.Having it complete creates aseamless 69 kilometre trailbetween Leongatha and PortWelshpool.

Te State Government

through its "Putting LocalsFirst Program" provided atotal grant o $1m towardsthe GSR Black SpurStages 1 and 2 project.Te total project cost wasapproximately $1.8m with$1.4m being expendedtowards the Black Spursection o the trail. Teremaining unds will be orother developments o theGSR including associatedin rastructure, in ormationbay, picnic area, additionaltrail works, and marketingwhich is due to be completed

by 30 June 2016.

Te scope o Stages 1 and 2included the reconstruction/construction o threebridges and connecting trail

works, specically:Te opening will commenceat 3.00pm at KoonwarraRecreation Reserve,Buckinghams & FowlersRoad, Koonwarra.

Official Rail rail Opening


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Bass Coast Shire News

Bass Coast Shire Distributors

COWESBurger EdgeChino TAColesDilectanle Cafénformation Centre

Kuta Caféink Penguin

Rumblesubway

WoolworthsDALYSTON

General StoreGRANTVILLEBakeryCharcoal ChickenCrisp CaféGrantville LicensedGrantville PantryPizza Paster Seaside Fish & Chips

INVERLOCH3C Café

Antique Café Arcade DeliFoodworksInformation CentreInlet Fish & ChipsInverloch F&CParadise BakeryPieman BakeryRevamp CaféVela NineKILCUNDAGeneral Store

SAN REMO Aberdeen GroceryBakehouseBeachside BakeryBeandCarmis KitchenChocolate FactoryCobra CaféFish & ChipsFoodworksIGAInformation Centre

Lil Café BakeryNewsagentNude Food CaféVietnam Vets Museum

WONTHAGGICafé CollectiveConnelly BakeryFish & ChipsIGAInformation CentreMcDonaldsMega Bites

Mezza LunaNewsagentsNoodle CanteenOne Stop ShopSensational SandwichesSubwayWhistle Stop CaféWonthaggi ClubWoolworthsWork Man’s ClubYoukis

Popula on 31,6 +

ATURDAY 5TH MARCH

ASS VALLEY AUTUMNESTIVALass School Road,ass Vic 3991me: 2pm - 8pmontact Roderick Mcivorn (03) 5678 2277 or [email protected] or onebsite www.bvcg.org.au for

rther informa on.UNDAY 6TH MARCH

HILLIP ISLAND NATUREARKS COMMUNITY OPENAY 2016hillip Island Nature ParksHILLIP ISLANDIME: 10AMontact Phillip Island Naturearks on (03) 5951 2800 or on

website www.penguins.org.aufor further informa on.

WEDNESDAY 9TH MARCHSOMEONE LIKE THOMASBANKS75 McBride AvenueWonthaggi Vic 3995Time: 7.30pmContact Rose Godde on 0419355 862 or email [email protected] or on website www.pyt.org.au for further informa on.FRIDAY 11TH - MONDAY 14THMARCH

23RD INVERLOCH JAZZFESTIVALInverloch Vic 3996Contact Clive Budd on0434 574 516 or emailinfo@inverlochjazzfes val.

com or visit website www.inverlochjazzfes val.com forfurther informa on.

FRIDAY 11TH - SUNDAY 13THMARCH

RHYLL ART EXHIBITIONRhyll Mechanics HallLoch RoadRhyll Vic 3923Time: 7pmContact Marion Woodon 0408 891 836 or [email protected] forfurther informa on.SATURDAY 12TH MARCH

IMPULSE DINGHY STATETITLESNewhaven Yacht SquadronSeaview StreetNewhaven Vic 3925

Bass Coast Shire Event CalendarTime: 8amContact Alen Garre on(03) 5956 7515 or [email protected] visit website www.nys.org.au/webcam.html for furtherinforma on.SUNDAY 13TH MARCH

COALMINERS COUNTRY FAIRGarden StreetWonthaggi Vic 3995Time: 9amContact Sheila Ormerodon (03) 5672 2720 or [email protected] further informa on.KEEPING KIDS ON TRACK FUNRUNForeshore Car ParkKilcunda Vic 3995Time: 7am

Contact Debbie Rielly on 0409945 559 or email [email protected] or visit websitewww.kkot.org for furtherinforma on.SAN REMO FISHING VILLAGEFESTIVALForeshore ReserveSan Remo Vic 3925Time: 9am

Contact Jude Watson on0417 058 899 or email [email protected] further informa on.SATURDAY 26TH MARCH

EASTER FUN FESTIVAL246 Samuel Amess Drive ,Phillip Island Nature ParksChurchill IslandPhillip IslandTIME: 10am

Contact Phillip Island NatureParks On (03) 5951 2800 or onemail [email protected] www.penguins.org.aufor further informa on.

SUNDAY 27TH MARCH

CORONET BAY BEACH FAIRCnr Cutysark and ChampsElysees ,Coronet Bay Vic 3984TIME: 10amContact Chris Hu on on0418 339 175 or on emailbarryhu [email protected] further informa on.

Any further details please visit www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/Visi ng/Event-Calendar

Gerard’s JEWELLERY

WATCHES

Jewellery, Clocks and Watches Repaired on the Premises

P: 03 5672 1969 128 Graham St, Wonthaggi, 3995 [email protected]

TRARALGON

LEONGATHA

WONTHAGGI

COWES

5176 1221

5662 2941

5672 5522

5952 2522

you haven’t yet been tosit the State Coal Mine inonthaggi, here’s a greatportunity to do so anda part o history as well.

unday March 13th, romam to 3pm, the State

oal Mine in Wonthaggihaving the Coal Miner’s

ountry Fair. Not only isis a long weekend, bute date commemoratese 100th Anniversary Eastern Mine; with

storical bus tours one day to various minelated sites in Wonthaggi,ve music, market stalls,mping castle, animalarm, and loads o activitiesor young and old.

ve long been a supporter this historic site as it’s a

ace where you can actually

go and see AustralianHistory in person by takingan underground minetour and seeing exactlywhat our miners had toendure. But you can alsowitness the mateship andcommunity spirit still inexistence by seeing thecountless volunteers whoassist with the runningand maintenance o theState Coal Mine ouristAttraction today.

I’ve been going on the toursor years now, and each time

I go back I learn somethingnew. Some o the actual tourguides taking you on the tourabove ground and belowactually worked at the minewhen it was in operation.It’s really exciting to gatherin the hard hat room or

a pre- tour brieng. Yourheart races as you prepareto go underground, andnothing prepares you or thedark dank conditions whenyou start to descend. As aneducational tool, the mineis brilliant rom a social,historical, and geologicalaspect. As a un amilyactivity, it’s interactive,in ormative, and loads o

un!

Te Friends o the State CoalMine (the largest volunteergroup in Parks Victoria,numbering around 200members) are calling on allex employees o the mine tocontact them and registerto be an official part o this100th commemoration. Exemployees should call 035672 3053. Te event is open

to the public and activitiesand entertainment will beprovided. As this is againa volunteer run event goldcoin donations would beappreciated on the day.

You can’t leave a place suchas this without it havingtouched you in some way. Ialways leave eeling amazedby what our ore athersendured and touched by thegenerosity o the volunteers.

Sunday March 13 is going tobe special, so come and be apart o it.

100th Anniversary of Eastern Mine at the State Coal Mine Wonthaggi


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Baw Baw Shire News

PLANT STALL HOLDERS INCLUDE:• Tempo Two Irises• Hancocks Bulbs• Logonimus Plants• West Gippsland Bonsai Group• Victorian Salvia Study Group

Date: Saturday 9th April Time: 9.00am till 3.30pm Venue: The Jindivick Public

Hall & Surrounds, Jacksons Track, Jindivick

Jindivick has much to offer thevisitor including 2 eateries, an

antique shop and art gallery andof course the Jindivick Country

Gardener Rare Plant Nursery

For further information please contactDavid Musker on

Ph: (03) 5628 5316or email [email protected]

• Heritage Fruit Trees• Attilia Kapitany Succulents• Peter Marks Aloes• Devon Tube Stock • plus lots more!

RAREPLANTFAIR

THE GIPPSLAND

2 0 1 6

&UNUSUAL

As well as our stalls there will be coffee, food and garden related products including tools and sculptures

Baw Baw Shire DistributorsDARNUMGeneral Store

DROUINBushies BakeryColesDrouin Family HotelDrouin TakeawayGourmet CaféHill Top Milkbar Nicks BakehouseOld Sunken VesselPizza Shack

WoolworthsERICAGeneral Store

NEERIM SOUTHBakeryKampara HotelMilk Bar Noojee HotelPigletsPost Of ceRed ParrotSupermarket

TRAFALGARBK’s TakeawayCafé ObsessionCantiks CaféDeb’s BakehouseEat Live Fresh CaféFish BitsGracies BakeryIGARoseberry CaféSubway

WALHALLA

General StoreWARRAGUL Albert Rd Milkbar Apperloos BakeryBean SceneBig Rooster TakeawayBlue Dolphin F&CChicken Bar ColesDowntowner Grange DeliLots of Noodles

McDonaldsSinnett’s CaféSubwaySunnyside EateryTattslottoTrain StationUnited Fuel on AlbertUnited Fuel on QueenViva LatteWarragul GreyhoundsWoolworths

WILLOW GROVE

General Store YARRAGONBakeryCocos Café & SticcadoFoodworksInformation CentreMilk Bar Post Of ceRestore CaféSpud ShedYarragon Café & Piccalo

Popula on 45,9 +

n Saturday 26th andunday 27th o March ise Mt. Baw Baw Adventureids Festival. Tis eventas been crafed to providearents and children alike

experience a huge range outdoor activities in

un, natural and sa environment.

eaturing walks, runs,imbs, obstacle courses,ke rides and more. Te

vent has been plannedith something in mind

or every age group andskill level. Come along andlearn some new skills likebushcraf activity, camping,trail running, slack lining,geocaching, orienteeringand mountain bikemaintenance and skills. Forthe mountain bike activitieskids will need to bring theirown bikes and helmets.

-shirts, ood and drink willbe available to purchase atthe estival site. Tere's alsothe Big Damper Brekkie to

ensure the amily is well edand prepared or the days oadventuring.

Mt Baw Baw - Sat 26th& Sun 27th March 2016.For booking and pricingdetails please visit www.mountbawbaw.com.au/ events/adventure-kids-

festival

Kids Adventure and Fun at Mt Baw Baw

Baw Baw Shire Council willhost a Clean Up AustraliaDay event on Sunday 6March 2016 at Burke StreetPark, Warragul.

Te event will begin with abrieng or all participantsat 10.00am and will nishat 12.00pm, with a barbecuelunch provided.

Mayor o Baw Baw ShireCouncillor Joe Gauciencouraged the communityto get involved in theAustralia-wide movement.

“Clean Up Australia Dayis a great chance to worktogether as a communityand make a difference tothe health o our localenvironment.

“Along with a number ocommunity-run Clean UpAustralia Day events beingheld throughout the Shire,we’re pleased to be able tohost our own and thank our volunteers with a barbecuelunch ollowing the clean-up.

“Burke Street Park is apopular thorough are and

un ortunately some peopledon’t always use the binsprovided to dispose o theirlitter. Tis litter ofen endsup in Hazel Creek, whichows through the park andultimately makes its wayinto the Gippsland LakesCatchment.

“Whether you can sparehal an hour or stay or the

whole event, we’d love to seeas many volunteers there onthe day as possible,” said theMayor.

In 2015, an estimated526,268 volunteers removed13,933 tonnes o rubbish a6,333 sites across the countron Clean Up Australia Day.

For details about other CleanUp Australia Day eventsacross the region, visit www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au

Information provided fromwww.bawbawshire.vic.govau

Clean Up Australia


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Baw Baw Shire News

ATURDAY 12TH - SUNDAY3TH MARCHOTARY CLUB OF DROUIN

MOTORFESTardner Park55 Burnt Store Road Lardneric 3820ime: Saturday 9am-8pmunday 9am-4:30pmontact Drouin Rotary Club viamail [email protected] or website www.motorfest.m.au for more informaton.

ATURDAY 12TH - SUNDAY3TH MARCH

WALHALLA EASTER ARTHOW

Mechanics Ins tute Hall04 Walhalla Road

Walhalla Vic 3825

Cost: $5.00Time: Saturday 9am-8pmSunday 9am-4:30pmContact Barbara Hood on0409 048 469 or via [email protected] or websitewww.Facebook.com/walhallaeasterartshow formore informaton.

LIONESS CLUB OF TRAFALGARBOOK FAIRCommunity CentrePrinces HwyTrafalgar Vic 3824Cost: Gold Coin DonatonTime: Saturday 9am-4pmSunday 10am-3pmContact Lyn Sephton on 0447132 184 or via email sepholg@

bigpond.com for moreinformaton.

SUNDAY 20TH MARCHOPEN STUDIOS WESTGIPPSLAND

Various studios in WestGippslandDrouin Vic 3818Time: 10am - 5pmContact 0407 805 278 orvia email [email protected] or website www.openstudioswestgippsland.com for more informaton.

FRIDAY 26TH - SATURDAY27TH MARCHKIDS ADVENTURE FESTIVAL -MT BAW BAWMt Baw Baw Alpine Resort32 Currawong Rd

Baw Baw Shire Event CalendarMt Baw Baw Vic 3833Contact 0400 682 382 or [email protected] orwebsite www.adventurekids.com.au for more informaton.

THURSDAY 7TH - SUNDAY10TH APRILFARM WORLDLardner Park155 Burnt Store Road LardnerVic 3820Time: 8:30am - 5pmContact Lardner Park Eventson (03) 5626 1373 via formore informaton.

Any further details please visitwww.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au/ Things-To-Do/Events & www.visitvictoria.com/regions/ Gippsland/Events

Come and be a part of150 years of history

Long TunnelExtended Gold Mine

Take a guided tour through one ofVictoria’s great gold mines, from

which 13.7 tonnes was won. ♦ Museum ♦ Blacksmith Shop

Tour times: Mon to Fri 1:30pm only.Weekends and Holiday periods:

12 noon, 1:30pm and 3pm. Group tours available by arrangement.

The Long TunnelExtended Mine

caters particularly forschool groups. School

Project Material isavailable at www.

walhallaboard.org.au – click on SchoolTour Programs .

165 Main Road, Walhalla OPEN DAILY except Christmas Day

For reservations and information Phone (03) 5165 6259


You never knowwhat you mightsee or feel inthe night....

Held every Saturday night, or by appointment. Bookings

essential. Come and experience a lamp light Ghost Tour throughthe Valley of the Gods.

Tour Leaves the Walhalla Print Shop at 7:30pm, & 8:30pmduring daylight savings. Duration approx 90 minutes.

Walhalla Museum P/L

03 5165 [email protected] www.walhallaghosttour.info

4th AnnualWalhalla

Easter Art &Photography

Show Friday 25th Mar10:30am - 5:00pmSaturday 26th Mar

10:30am - 5:00pm

Sunday 27th Mar10:30am - 5:00pm

Monday 28th Mar10:00am - 2:30pm

$ 5 E n t r y P e r

A d u l t

Mechanics Institute HallMain Street, Walhalla Vic 3825

For All Art Lovers And PhotographersWalhalla Heritage andDevelopment LeagueInc. are holding their 4thWalhalla Easter Art Showin the Mechanics InstituteHall over the Easterweekend, 25th – 28thMarch 2016 with entry $5per adult.

Local artists andphotographers who areinterested in exhibiting theirwork and having it available

or sale need to have theirentries in by 4th March2016.

Tis is a great chance toshow you works’ o art tothe large array o visitors wehave in town over the Easterweekend.

Tere are two categories orthe 2016 show which are2D Art Open, and scenesdepicting Walhalla. Tesecategories also apply to thePhotography Entrants.

Tere is also a juniorsection; 17 and under, withquite lucrative prizes.

Tis year their categoriesare ‘My Favourite Place”& “Walhalla” in bothphotography and 2D art.

Our major sponsor isthe Walhalla Heritage &Development League;

Gold Sponsorship: ra algar& District CommunityBranch ® Bendigo Bank;APM – Maryvale; GippslandPrinters; Frame by Frame –Moe;

Silver Sponsorship: StringersCottage - Accommodation;Valhalla House B & B -Accommodation; Long

unnel Extended GoldMine ours; MorwellArt & Framing; WalhallaGhost ours; Creek Cottageaccommodation and LeeManor – Accommodation;Walhalla Board oManagement; Colli’s HairDesign – Moe; yers PrimarySchool; ritec Art Supplies– Yarragon; with othersponsors being Mountain

op Experience 4WD ours;Walhalla Accommodation– Wild Cherry B & B;Walhalla Goldeld Railway;McDonalds Restaurants –Moe, Morwell; Cr DavidBal our - BBSC; Bunnings –Morwell; Walhalla GeneralStore & Miners Ca é;Walhalla Coffee & Kitchen;

Walhalla Corner Store/Museum.

I you know anyone whohas an interest in Art orPhotography then pass onthis in ormation.

Tere is a raffle beinrun in conjunction withthe art show with tickets$2 each; the prizes areAccommodation & Visitorpackages to Walhalla.

ickets are availablethroughout the town.

All prots rom this evenwill go towards the continuedwork o the Heritage Leaguein protecting and preservinthe history o the Historictownship o Walhalla. TeLeague is also in the processo doing extensions toincorporate a GenealogicalResearch Centre. With manhundreds o descendantscontinually returning tothe town to ollow up theirancestral links we are in needo an area where they can dotheir research peace ully.

Barbara Hood, Art ShowCo-ordinator, Phone:(03) 5127 8101, Mob:0409 048 469 email:walhallaeasterartshow@gmailcom or visit our Facebook page Walhalla Easter ArtShow for more updates.


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Latrobe City Shire News

ATURDAY 5TH MARCH016 STREET REQUIEMUNDRAISING AUCTION

Victory Park - Sound Shellraralgon Vic 3844ime: 8amtreet Requiem is a singing

workshop raising awarenesso those who have died on ourtreets, due to homeless.

ontact Tineke from LatrobeValley Community Choir on427 955 009 or email [email protected] for furthernforma on.UNDAY 6TH MARCHHE 18TH ANNUALRARALGON COMMUNITYUN RUN AND WALKtar ng Linenr Kay & Franklin Sts

Traralgon Vic 3844Time: 8:45am - 1:30pmCost: Details www.traralgonharriers.org.auContact www.traralgonharriers.org.au/major-events/community-fun-run for furtherinforma on.WEDNESDAY 16TH MARCHUNDERSTANDING JOURNEYS

BRINGING COMMUNITIESTOGETHERLatrobe City Traralgon ServiceCentre and Library34 Kay StreetTraralgon Vic 3844Time: 5pm - 9pmCost: $15Please note this a WOMEN’SONLY event.Contact Kha ja Halabi on 0429

438 841 or email [email protected] for furtherinforma on.FRIDAY 18TH MARCHHOP - FREE MOVIES IN THEPARKTarwin Pop-Up ParkTarwin StreetMorwell Vic 3840Time: 6:30pm

Cost: FreeContact Sheree on 5128 5434or email [email protected] or visit www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/tarwin forfurther informa on.FRIDAY 18TH - SATURDAY 19THMARCH2016 LATROBE CITYINTERNATIONAL OPENWATERSKI CHAMPIONSHIPS

Latrobe City Event CalendarLake NarracanSouth Shore RoadNewborough Vic 3825Time: Starts 8am Each Day Contact Jess Lloyd on 1300 367700 for f urther informa on.FRIDAY 25TH MARCHTHE CHURCHILL HOTEL’SGOOD FRIDAY FAMILY FUNDAY 2016

The Churchill Hotel1 Balfour PlaceChurchill Vic 3842Time: 12pmCost: Free EntryContact Stacey on 0406 612 331or email [email protected] for further informa on.2016 REH CORK CLUBCOMMUNITY FAMILY FUN DAYRoyal Exchange Hotel Car Park

Church StTraralgon Vic 3844Time: 10amFree EntryContact Roy Arnold on 0413 134350 or visit www.rehcorkclub.org.au for further informa on.SATURDAY 26TH MARCHGIPPSLAND PRO WRESTLINGGrey Street Primary School

30 Grey StreetTraralgon Vic 3844Time: 7pm-10:30pmCost: $20 Adult. $15 childrenContact David Drane on 0413997 257 or email [email protected] for furtherinforma on.WEDNESDAY 30TH MARCH-TUESDAY 5TH APRILMOE DANCE EISTEDDFOD

Lowanna College72 Newark AveNewborough VIC 3825

SATURDAY 2ND APRILNEXT TO NORMALLatrobe Performing ArtsCentreGrey StreetTraralgon Vic 3844Time: 8pmCost: LPA Member $25.00 Adult $34.00Concession $28.00Group 8+ $27.00 eachContact Box O ce on (03)5176 3333 ckets or for furtherinforma on.

Any further details please visit www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/Whats_on/Events

Latrobe Shire DistributorsBOOLARRATakeaway

ost Of ce

CHURCHILLGA

afeway

GLENGARRYBushies BakeryGA

MOEBrya’s CaféCafe CentralCoffee CentralColes

ish & ChipsGeorges Fish & ChipsGypsy’s PizzaHungry Jacks

Kitchen kebabManny’s Fish & ChipsMcDonaldsMia’s KitchenMicheals Fish & ChipsMoe Hot Bread

Moe HotelMoe Turf ClubNoodle ParadiseOld GippstownRapt AntiquesRSLSafewaySubwayTrain StationTurn Back Time CaféZeaheys Bakery

MORWELL Aust Italian ClubBBQ Chickens

ColesGastronomyGourmet CaféHot SpotIndustrial KioskLaundromat

Manny’s MarketMcDonaldsMidvalley ColesMidvalley SafewayMorwell BowlsMorwell Fish & ChipsMorwell NewsagentMorwell RSLNoodleHouse LunchboxPizza / CaféRawson Mini MartReef BakerySalt Bush CaféSoularitySubway

Train StationVesuvio Bakery

NEWBOROUGHNewborough NewsNewborough F & C

Sombo BakeryPost Of ce

TOONGABBIEGeneral Store

TRARALGONBlue Bay F & ChipsBP ServoCafé 100Cafe AuraCafe RedCar CityCharcoal ChickenCleaners World

Coffee Corner Dal MondoDark Horse SteakhouseDunbar LandscapingEast End McDonaldsFish & Chips

GlutopiaGolden HenGrow Master Hungry JacksImis CoffeeInfo CentreJ.A McDonald AutoJack Scott & SonsLambala CoffeeLimmos CaféManny’s MarketMcDonaldsMcnairn Rd M/Bar MiiyNoodle Paradise

Phoenix BakeryRSLSafewaySeymour newsTint KingTrain Station

Traralgon BowlsTraralgon Sth StoreTriple H HireTyre Power United ServoWestend IGA

TYERSGeneral Store

YALLOURN NORTHFoodworks

YINNARGeneral Store

Popula on 73,6 +

you’ll be amazed at our range of beautiful styles andgorgeous leather.

largest range in gippsland from european boots to classicstyles or just for your everyday shoe.

stocking all your favourite brands such as tony bianco,siren, mollini, eos and too many more to mention.

indulge your passion and live every girls dream atthe shoeroom.

(03) 5174 [email protected]

www.theshoeroom.com.au

85 Seymour Street, Traralgon VIC 3844

New Season Winter Stock Arriving Daily

Morwell Swap MeetTe 20th of March 2016sees the Morwell Swapmeet hosted by theLatrobe Valley branch ofthe Gippsland HistoricalAutomobile club.

Come on down and browsethe car and bike parts,

collectibles, antiques, tools,equipment and more. Tere'son site catering or ood anddrinks and plenty to seeand do. Admission is just$3.00 with children under16 admitted ree. Openingearly or vendors and rom8am or the general public

it should be a great day athe Morwell Showgrounds,

oners lane. Overnighcamping is available bappointment only.

For site fees and further information contact 0407 839

Albert Street Primary SchoolPresentsOn Friday 4th of MarchAlbert Street PrimarySchool Moe present theirDrive in Movie and Market

night.From 5pm onwards therewill be un and activities or

those o all at the Moe RacingClub. Featuring market stallsincluding Wheelie GoodPizza, Gippsland BakedSpuds, Arctic Slushies andmany more. ickets will beavailable rom Albert StreetPrimary School and limitedtickets will also be available

at the venue on the night. Upon entry, youwill automatically go into the draw to win anamazing door prize! Pre-purchased ticketswill receive two entries into the draw to winthe door prize. Bring along a picnic blankeor old out chairs and get com ortable underthe stars to watch a movie on the big screenwith the lms commencing rom 7pm. All

unds raised are going towards purchasineducational resources or the students. Comealong, have a great night and support a greatcause at the same time.

icket Prices:Adults: $10, School age Children: $5Under School Age children enter ree.

For further details visit www.facebook.com/ events/ 1538177399836016


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Wedding News2

·Stunning Bridal Gowns ·Bridesmaid Gowns ·Débutante Gowns·Formal Wear ·Kids Wear ·Accessories and more

Phone: 03 5126 300626a George Street,

Moe, VIC, 3825www.pureelegancebridal.com.au

The Perfect Venue for your WeddingHave a picture perfect ceremony on the edge of the beautiful Gippsland Lakes or nestled in a natural bush setting.

Truly unique photo opportunities with picturesque natural backdrops and friendly wildlife for perfectly amazing memories.

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Relax before and after your big day in one of 19 Self Contained lodges available on-site. Perfect for those travelling from far.

FOR BOOKINGS

PHONE: 03 5157 7517 EMAIL: [email protected]: www.waterfrontretreat.com.au

200 WATTLE POINT ROAD FORGE CREEK VIC 3875

Now located at 26A GeorgeStreet, Moe, Pure EleganceBridal Boutique has a largerange o exquisite bridalgowns, beauti ul Bridesmaiddresses, accessories and somuch more! With riendlyand knowledgable staff,

choosing the per ect gownor your special day iseffortless, just come in andenjoy the whole experience,afer all your weddingdress is something you willremember (and cherish) orthe rest o your li e.

Pure Elegance stock StellaYork, Nicolina, Morilee,Jadåre, Execukids, Wendy

Ann and Benjamin Walkyou are bound to nd whatyou are looking or.

It is important to allowyoursel plenty o timeto nd the right dress, sorest assured it’s never tooearly to start wedding dressshopping!For more in ormation whynot stop by and say hi tothe ladies at Pure Elegance,or call on 5126 3006. Youcan nd us on Facebook orwww.pureelegancebridal.com.au

Pure Elegance Has Relocated

ive yoursel some time

way rom the crowdedopular destinations inakes Entrance and discover

secluded water rontcommodation right in the

eart o a tranquil wildli ecation.

ocated close to Paynesville,airnsdale or Metung lies theest kept secret water ronttreat in East Gippsland.s the best alternative to

our usual popular andvercrowded destinations ine Gippsland Lakes Region.

ake a detour. Get away

rom the noisy crowd

and head to Wattle Pointwater ront accommodationoffering the best water ront views, wedding receptionand con erence centre,paired with a unique wildli eexperience like no other.

It’s an authentic experiencewaiting to happen. A hiddengem waiting just or you!

At Water ront Retreat atWattle Point we have apurpose built con erence

acility. Seats up to 100. Selcatered. Kitchen and BarArea.

Our aim is to provide

a “Wedding Weekend”where guests can help youcelebrate all weekend withonsite accommodation,your choice o private orshared rooms. You get solegroup use o retreat or yourspecial day.

Onsite activities andacilities are included,

indoor solar heated pool,outdoor spa, tennis court,canoes, pushbikes, jetty tokeep guests entertained orthe weekend.

As a wedding venue, the

Water ront Retreat at WattlePoint is second to none, withseveral ceremony locations,including an intimateBush setting and sparklingwater ront setting you’ll bespoiled or choice. Not tomention the riendly localwildli e that will provide asensational and memorablephoto experience or all.

For more informationcontact Debbie or Sharonon 03 5157 7517 or visitwww.waterfrontretreat.com.au. You can also nd us onFacebook.

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www.gippslander.com.auARCH 2016

Wedding News13

The Première Function CentreIs the grandest of all.

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‘Premiere Catering Services’ Our team at the Premiere Function Centre can provide catering

anywhere in Gippsland . We specialise in gourmet nger food,exotic BBQ’s, buffet’s and set menu’s.

We can also provide everything from marquees to crockery,cutlery and staff to make your function run perfectly.

Our commitment to customer satisfaction ensures yourspecial day will be an enjoyable success.

xperience a truly uniqueedding experience andarm at Old Gippstown.

t on 8 acres o landscapedown Land, Te Gippslanderitage Park is the per ectcation to hold a ceremonyr your special day,

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W ddin Pl nnin Ch cklist!Con r tul ons, you'r n d! Now it's m to st rt pl nnin :

1. Announce your Engagement and start organising your engagement party.2. Buy the engagement ring (If you haven’t got one yet)3. Decide on a wedding budget with your partner that will suit both you and your families.4. Decide on a wedding loca on (des na on or close to home)5. Decide on a date! (Without this one it ’s hard to plan a wedding)6. Decide on a theme!7. Book your wedding recep on venue.8. Book a wedding planner now (only if you choose to use one!)9. Start your health and beauty regime.

Onc th d t is s t:

1. Book and con rm the wedding venue for your ceremony.2. If you are planning an outdoor wedding ensure there is shelter if needed or an alterna ve venue.3. Consider your wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses.4. Choose your bridesmaids and groomsmen.5. Start looking and booking wedding photographers and videographers.6. Look at wedding sta onary designs7. Look at wedding cars and get quotes.8. Do a rough guest list and edit as needed to get down to the size you planned.9. Start thinking about what you’d like to do for a honeymoon.

Now to st rt bookin :

1. Book and con rm your wedding photographer and videographer.2. Organise catering (only if you don’t have a venue that caters)3. Organise any other equipment you may need to hire, like tables and chairs.4. Start wedding dress shopping (some manufacturers can take up to 6 months to make and ship yourdress)5. Decide on your wedding decor, book a decorator if required.6. Consider your wedding ceremony music and the entertainment for your recep on. Book if required7. Book your wedding cars and any other transport you many need.8. Make preliminary bookings for your honeymoon (especially if going overseas)9. Make sure your passport is up to date10. Send out save the dates (important for those guests travelling from far)11. Book your chosen celebrant and discuss requirements

Wh t’s n xt on th list:

1. Secure the suits of the groom and groomsmen.2. Consider your wedding invita ons and sta onery (Your invites will need to got out 6-12 weeks inadvance, Overseas travellers need plenty of no ce)3. Work out what you’re doing for owers, using a orist (book now) or DIY4. Start looking and booking your hair and makeup ar st5. Mothers of the bride and groom may want to coordinate, so help them out and indicate your chosencolours etc…6. Book the bridal suite or wedding night accommoda on7. Find a bridal registry if required.8. Fill out t he No ce of Inten on to Marry no more than 6 months before, talk to your celebrant for moreinfo.9. Look at wedding cakes and order

10. Finalise the menu and wines.11. Finalise the oor plan for your recep on.12. Start making your guest sea ng plan, remember to include yourselves and the bridal party!13. Order your bomboniere and other wedding day extras.14. Send out those wedding invita ons!15. Start planning your order of service for the ceremony.16. Choose your music for your ceremony.17. Buy gi s for your bridal party, parents and each other.18. Get documenta on from the celebrant and ll in necessary forms19. Appoint your MC!

Th n l bits nd pi c s:

1.Pickup wedding rings2. Put together a schedule for the wedding and distribute to relevant people.3. Put together your day running sheet.4. Keep your planner up to date with guest list and RSVP’s5. Have your Hens or Bucks night at least a week before your wedding!6. Have a trial day with your hair and makeup ar st.7. Buy your wedding lingerie and spare stockings for both yourself and your bridesmaids8. Provide the wedding venue wit h and caterers with an es mated number of guests.

9. Make sure you have de nite collec on dates for everyones wedding a re (and let them know)1 . Recon rm everyone! Photographers, wedding cars etc…11. Book in the en re bridal party for the wedding ceremony rehearsal a week before.

Th n l l d up:

1. Have your engagement ring professionally cleaned.2. Finalise sea ng arrangements3. Organise your place cards.4. Create a master sea ng plan to display at your recep on (sop your guests k now where they are seated)5. Check all wedding speeches are on their way6. If you have me start wri ng thank you notes as you receive gi s.7. Wear in your wedding shoes, scu the bo oms to ensure you don’t slip!8. Recon rm everything9. Start ge ng plenty of much needed rest.

Th n l w k b for your bi d y:

1. Have your waxing/beauty treatments2. Recon rm bridal suite.3. Con rm nal numbers with venue and caterers4. Have the wedding ceremony rehearsal

5. Pack your bags ready for your honeymoon6. Pickup the ckets and i nerary for your honeymoon.7. Recon rm ights 72 hours before.8. Lay out your wedding shoes, veil, jewellery ready for the followingday. Keep your wedding dress i n a safe place!9. Take a long bath, burn some essen al oils and relax.1 . Try and get a good nights sleep! (It’s harder than you think)

On your w ddin d y:

1. Eat! Have a healthy breakfast and lunch, you’ll need the energy toght o those nerves.

2. Refer to your schedule if you need to3. Enjoy yourself! Don’t worry about the weather or if you have lips ckon your veil, just go with the ow, because if the bride is having fun,everyone else is too!.


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nd representatives oommunity groups. Almosto many events to mentionis will be a huge estival

ith something to see ando or olks o all ages.

or art lovers there's theotary Art Show and

opening night at the RegentTeatre. Held on GoodFriday evening with nger

ood and drinks it's anopportunity to view andpurchase paintings andbe there or the judgesdecisions. Predominantly a

“realist” show with sectionsor students and othermediums. New sections thisyear include miniatures and

photography.

Te Courthouse Galleryalso has and Exhibition andopening night on the 25th oMarch with the exhibitionsrunning throughout the

estival. Further details orthe exhibition are to beannounced.

I some ood and goodconversation is your thing,

drop in to the old arravilleSchool on Good Fridaybetween 11am and 1pm

or hot cross buns and agood cuppa or a gold coindonation to Robertson'sBeach and arravilleCommunity Group. Te

Red Cross also have theirPancakes in the Park day inthe landscaped gardens oMemorial Park on EasterSunday between 8am and1pm so head on down orsome bacon and eggs orgolden pancakes.

Easter Saturday seesthe street parade and isconsidered the highlighto the estival. Tis year'stheme is “Smile, it's Easter!”.

o take part in the paradewith a oat, horse or on oot

please register with John Jessat the corner o Commercialrd. and Buckley St. no laterthan 10am. o indicateparticipation a orm can bedownloaded via the arraFestival website. Fantasyrole players and Cosplayersare also encouraged to jointhe un with spot prizesbeing awarded or the best

costumes and themes.

Te Red Cross Stable ordGol ournament is on theSunday at the award winningYarram Gol Course.Sponsored by Neilson'sPharmacy enter or a greatday o gol with amily and

riends..

Yarram HistoricalSociety will be displayingarchives o local history,books, photographs andmemorabilia covering theold Alberton Shire.

Easter Monday eatures theMonster Market and theReally Living Expo held at

Yarram Recreation Reserve,gates open at 6am or stallholders and 8am or thegeneral public and attractsthousands o visitors. Atthe market Clothing, plants,gifs, art and handmadegoods will all be available

with barbecues runningthroughout courtesy othe Lion's club and SES volunteers.

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Realestate

KATHY BURGSTAHLERReal Estate

“I operate as a sole trader, with NO franchise,NO of ce, NO scripts and my focus is on

good old fashioned customer service.”

www.kathyburgstahler.com

ph: 0437 192 335 e: [email protected]

Kathy Burgstahler Real Estate is the rst fully mobile realtor withno of ce. Kathy is able to sell real estate in all parts of Victoria,specialising in real customer service and taking real estate back toa trusted profession with a family realtor.

Because Kathy is not restricted to a particular region and makesfull use of the Internet Kathy’s buyers come from all over Victoria(and even interstate). As a result, she tends to sell property quitequickly, even those that perhaps had not previously sold via themore traditional methods.

One of Kathy’s many achievements was a recent sale of a propertyin Wonthaggi within 14 days for well above the asking price.

FOR SALE

Yarrawonga Vic 3730 48 Lakeviews Circuit

Kathy Burgstahler

Yarrawonga?... Yes Kathy really does go everywhere.


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Unique Character of Gippsland

What you see is what youet with Kathy Burgstahler-ouncy, bubbly, passionate,onest to a ault, and alwaysearing something hotnk and black (her two

avourite colours, and herg obsession).

rowing up an only child,e daughter o immigrantseeing the Hungarianevolution, rather than beoiled she was taught that

othing is achieved withoutedication and hard work.ut she was also taught thatothing is as important asaking a difference. Sheatched her parents throw

verything into runningeir own small business

ut at the same time saw herather regularly going off toolunteer with the homelessnd orever bringing homeme injured bird or animal’d rescued.

athy started her career byeciding to venture intoe corporate world. Sheent over 30 years working

or major multinationals,aining staff in customerrvice. At the time, sheccess ully identiede trend or Australian

ms to grab on to ideas

rom overseas withoutconsidering that our marketis different. She saw that thiswas affecting both staff andclients in a negative way anddecided to tackle it head

on. Kathy decided to turncustomer service trainingon its head- by taking theemphasis OFF statistics andkey per ormance indicators– and take it back to goodold ashioned customerservice, with training being

done FOR staff and notO them. Staff retention

levels increased wherevershe worked, along withcustomer satis action. As aresult, Kathy would nish

up with one contracted roleand be invited straight intoanother.

aking a brie hiatusin 2007, Kathy and herhusband relocated toQueensland. Purchasing anold rundown Queenslander

on acreage, this is whereKathy discovered her loveand talent or real estate.Afer taking one year tocompletely renovate thehouse with no outside help,and getting involved withproperty development, thepair returned to Victoriaand settled in CardiniaShire. Kathy began to work

at various real estate rmsand started volunteeringheavily in her community.

Working in many o themajor real estate ranchiseshad made her realise thatshe wanted to do thingsdifferently. She decidedto take her 30 years ocustomer experience anduse it turn real estate on itshead this time.

Kathy started her ownagency back in January 2014,with NO office- the rst ullymobile real estate agency inVictoria. She is a sole trader,with no ranchises either,and ocuses on good old

ashioned customer service.

Because o her philosophyo putting her clients rst,she has gained many repeatcustomers and gained morethrough word o mouthre errals. Kathy believesin not listing anything andeverything to satis y herbottom line, she is aboutdoing what it takes or herclients. One client recently

Unique Characters of GippslandPresents Kathy Burgstahler

had this to say about Kathy-“thank you seems insufficientto show my gratitude for howshe handled the sale of my property. My boys and I feltlike we were truly importantand not just a way for herto earn an income. It shonethrough at every singlemeeting that she genuinely

cares and how much she loveswhat she does. Nothing wastoo much trouble. In fact, shewent above and beyond witheverything. From the minuteshe walked in, everythingwas about us.”

Another two clients never

actually ended up selling

eir home, much to Kathy’sy and satis action. Bothly thought they had toll due to health concerns.athy organised a visitingme nurse or one sellerd assisted in obtaining aair lif’ or another. Beingle to make a difference tor clients is what motivatesathy, even i it meanssing a sale.

athy also has a passion giving back to hermmunity- somethinge says she learned romatching her ather. Treears as President or local resident groupw her getting a lot otis action in creating asiness discount schemecouraging residents toop locally. Tis also led

her being awarded the

“Pakenham News Person othe Year” in 2012. For herdedication to her clientsand going the ‘extra mile’,she won the “VocationalExcellence Award orCustomer Service” by theRotary Club o Pakenham.Kathy volunteered weekly

or 3 years at a local nursinghome, assisting the elderly,and presently sponsorsseveral community gardens

and is assisting otherresidents’ groups to getestablished.

Another outstandingachievement in Kathy’scareer was when she was

eatured in “ op AgentMagazine” (A worldwidePublication eaturing topagents around the globe)and was chosen to be on theMay 2015 cover.

Kathy also loves spendingquality time with herhusband. She has made acommitment to try andchallenge hersel once amonth to try some sort ocrazy adventure. She hasmade hersel a “Bucket List”which she intends to tick off.Tis helps her to live by hermotto o being the best shecan be and also motivatesher to try new things and

to challenge hersel . Terehave been some un andzany things that she hasalready ticked off so ar,such as climbing the SydneyHarbour Bridge (to ace her

ear o heights), doing somehot laps in a V8 supercar& off road rally car (sheended up covered in mudand giggling her head off),and even pushing herselto go clay target shootingwith a rie (she had blackand blue bruises all overher shoulders and arms, butloved every second o it!).

Any spare time that shehas is also spent doingthings in Gippsland.From the second she andher husband returned toVictoria rom Queensland,Kathy ell in love with thearea. From climbing MountCannibal, to hiking in the

arra Bulga National Park, visiting the undergroundmines at Wonthaggi and

Walhalla, and Coal Creek inKorumburra, and to relaxingat the beaches o Inverlochand Phillip Island, exploringGippsland is Kathy’s hugeobsession.

Te resh ood and produceis second to none in heropinion, the people sogenuine and down to earththat she eels right at home,and there are just so manythings to see and do inGippsland that Kathy can’tget enough! Gippsland is hermain place to go outdoorsand exercise, her main placeto buy her ruit and veggies,and her main place to goand relax.

Kathy is particularlypassionate and excited aboutbeing able to sell residentialreal estate throughoutGippsland. Because she ismobile and sells everywhere,ne of Cummunity Garden Kathy Sponsors

Kathy ticking off adventures onher "Bucket List"and her at some ofGippslands many places to explore

her clients and buyers comerom everywhere- even rom

interstate. Because she is sopassionate about Gippsland,she enjoys introducing newpeople to the region andwatching them enjoy it asmuch as she does. Recently,she was able to sell a housein Wonthaggi within 14 days

or over the asking price. Shedid this by making ull useo the internet advertisingit ar and wide, and bymaking up in ormationpacks on Wonthaggi whichshe personally deliveredto all prospective buyersalong with some reshproduce rom the area! Herexcitement and enthusiasmwas contagious & the newowners ended up alling

head over heels in love withnot just the house Kathy wasselling but Wonthaggi itsel .

I am sure you would agreethat Kathy’s story is onethat surely makes you

eel that we all want to bebetter people and take ourpassions or the things welove and use them to thebenet o all around us.


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Seniors

uerenciaLATROBE CITY

2006MBA National

Lifestyle Housingfor Seniors Award

“Best Value for Money”

Award Winning Senior

Living ON Your Terms!

Once you see Querencia Latrobe City and all it has to offer, you will realise how comfortable andenjoyable secure retirement living in one of our serviced rental apartments really are.You will be impressed with all it has to offer you, and best of all, it’s affordable!That’s why we are inviting you to a personal guided tour of Querencia, after which you are invitedto a delicious complimentary lunch in our dining room.

Why you should choose Querencia:• Affordable Apartments• Choice of Designs and Styles• 24/7 Friendly live-in Management• Safe and Secure Environment

• 24 Hour Emergency Call System• Delicious Home Cooked Meals Daily• Pet Friendly• Respite Rooms Available• Weekly Activities• In-house Hairdressing Salon• Experienced Staff to assist with your needs

03 5120 18006-8 Mena Street Moe VIC [email protected]

Call Erlinda to book your personal guidedtour and complimentary lunch today!

Querencia is a rstrate retirement village,award Winner of 2006

MBA National Housingfor Seniors Award for‘Best Value for Money’

category.


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Seniors

THE

A New Approach to retirement living

It’s your choice.

P: 03 5120 1800 | 8 Mena Street, Moe, VIC, 3824 www.retiregippsland.com.au | E: [email protected]

The Range is for the discerning retiree who looks for a quality establishment.Somewhere where you can still retain your independence but enjoy the bene ts of Village life.The Range is currently in stage 1 and we have 2 bedroom units with single lock up garages availableright now. Below are just some of the reasons you should consider The Range for your Village Living.

• Set amongst landscaped gardens.

• A Maintenance free lifestyle.• Only 27 units in stage 1 already completed.• Full size kitchens and great size living areas.

• Modern design and colour scheme.• Low monthly maintenance fee.• Easy living lifestyle.

• Pets are welcome.

• 24 hour monitored safety emergency call system.• Great residents.

• Community centre.• Residents can order home cooked meals and

have them delivered.

• Organised bus trips and outings in our brandnew bus.

• Great management team.• An amazing lifestyle starting from $195,000.

Inspect today as we only have a few units at this incredible price.For a personal tour please contact the of ce on 5120 1800


20/28


Drouin Rotary Club Motorfest

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192 Argyle Street Traralgon 3844p: 03 5174 2222f: 03 5174 2223

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n Saturday the 12th andunday the 13th o Marchs time again or theardner Park Motor est.

ates open at 9am on theaturday and the event willnclude at 4.30pm on the

unday at 155 Burnt Storeoad, Lardner.

or the seventh year there'swo ull days o high octane,gh horsepower action.enerous prizes or 2016clude a $15,000 dollarize or the best burnoutith prize money up orabs in each position up10th place. With a larger

eld and a bigger range op name entrants this years sure to be exciting.

long with the amous burn

ut contest there will be

many other events includingthe popular "Go to Whoa"and "Stampede" events, theShow 'n Shine display andthe classic "Banger BlowUp". Tere will even bechances to win yoursel ora riend a ride in one o theburnout cars. With vendorsand traders selling theirwares and plenty o ood anddrink options it should be agreat couple o days.

Please note that this isa NO BYO Alcohol andNO BYO glass event andcamping is only available orcompetitors and crew.

For entry forms, Vendor andrade stand information, and

detailed prize information pleasevisit www.motorfest.com.au

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