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By TREVOR JACKSONYOU could be forgiven for thinking the Girl Guides are a thing of the past, not really relevant in today’s society.

But that couldn’t be further from the truth - at least here in Albury.

With the local group about to celebrate its 80th birthday, the big-gest problem they face is a lack of leaders.

The girls are keen, and they’re plentiful, but the group has had to turn some away, due to not enough adults having time to give.

And in a way, that’s not a bad problem.

The Albury group has continued to remain viable, and if the local leaders have any say, it will remain so for years to come.

“Guides is very progressive and inclusive,” Irene Hughes said.

Irene is a more recent addition to the leadership group, with around six years of service to her name.

“Fun is the primary focus - we play a lot of outdoor games,” she said.

A more senior member, Lor-raine Graham, with some 35 years of service to her credit, said the movement looked to keep pace with modern trends.

“We have a thing now called JOTI - Jamboree of the Internet,” she said.

“The girls get to interact with guides from overseas using the in-ternet.

“We used to do it all by radio, but now we have a few computers and keep in touch that way.”

Bev Halburd, who began as a Brownie in Albury back in 1944, fondly remembers the history of the group, and still enjoys her involve-ment.

“We didn’t have a Guide hall back then - we met in church halls,” she said.

“Most of our functions were held in the gardens. In 1953 we got our first Guide hut on the grounds where the Guide hall is today.”

Bev said over the years the num-bers of girls fluctuated, from two to three separate ’packs’, with 24 girls in each, to the current number of 27 girls.

And Lorraine offered the last word, providing another insight into the popularity of the movement.

“You make lasting friendships,” she explained.

“Many of my really good friends are those I’ve met through Guiding.

“It’s just something very spe-cial.”

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MOTORCYCLE fans on the Border flocked to Gateway Lakes on the weekend for the fifth annual Border Bikefest. Spotted there were Albury twins, Charli and Madison Fyffe, 3, scooting around on their bikes. For more pictures and a report from the event turn to page four.

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Family fun

WHILE continuing his 45-year career and passion as an artist, John Dobson is generously passing on his skills to budding artist and Fine Arts student, Zoe Manuel.Turn to page five for the story.

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Another man’s treasure...

WITH all the benefits of Ebay and none

of the typical pitfalls, the Tender Centre

in Wodonga is the perfect place for avid

shoppers and buyers alike.

Most of us have been on one or two

‘ebay sprees’ since we discovered the

joys of online shopping. But how many

times have you been caught out with

fake brand sunglasses, damaged goods

or had the item simply not show up at

all? What if you could see the item be-

fore you bid in person, measure it up

and even collect it yourself to save

those exorbitant postage fees?

The Tender Centre offers all this and

more!Owner, Robyn Mason, opened the

centre’s massive shed doors five years

ago and sees the business as a “win,

win” situation for buyers and sellers.

“As a buyer, you should come in and

have a look,” Ms Mason encourages.

“You never know what different

items you will find each week.

“We get some really unusual items-

we take anything that you would sell at

a garage sale, including antiques and

collectables.

“At the moment we have a gift ware

shop that has closed down and all those

items have come in.

“It’s not just used items, we take

brand new as well.

“It’s like a silent auction. You put

down your highest bid not knowing

what anyone else is bidding and the

highest bidder can win.

“Some people really get into it- it’s

like a game to them. They take the risk

and if they are successful, it’s as if it

was meant to be.”

All Items are also available to view

and bid online.

“For those buyers who don’t like to

bid, all items that have been here for

more than one week can be purchased

straight away,” Ms Mason said.

At the Tender Centre, buyers find

their diamond in the rough- whether it

be a Christmas present, a bargain wash-

ing machine or the missing plate to

your grandmother’s dinner set.

And it’s not just the buyers who

walk away with a smile.

Rather than having the hassle try-

ing to sell it on E-bay, holding a garage

sale, or just giving it away, The Tender

Centre helps sellers turn those unwant-

ed items into cash.

“We help solve a lot of people’s

problems by selling their unwanted

items,” Ms Mason said.

“People might be downsizing and

moving to a retirement village, or have

purchased a new item and are thinking

‘what do I do with these extra items?’

“Deceased estates are something we

specialise in. We can come in and grab

the whole house load.

“We have a truck, so we can pick up

and deliver.

“If the seller doesn’t want the hassle

of picking up items that haven’t sold,

we can dispose of them by taking them

to the opp shop, tip or recycling them.

“If it’s a household having a spring

clean, a shop that’s closed down or a

government department that’s refur-

bishing, we can take it all and try to sell

it on their behalf.

“Come in and see the friendly staff

who can answer any of your ques-

tions.”

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Behind in the race to reduceALBURY residents are falling behind when it comes to recycling waste in the home.

According to a recent waste audit, 18 per cent of material in residential waste bins contained re-cyclables, up four per cent on 2010 figures.

AlburyCity waste management team leader Andrea Baldwin said their aim was for zero per-cent of recyclable material going to landfill.

“Recyclable material that goes into regular rubbish bins ends up in landfill,” she said.

“We’re encouraging everybody to double check what’s going into their rubbish bin and ask: can this be recycled?”

But Ms Baldwin said people could simply be running out of bin space.

“It’s possible that residents’ recycling bins are at capacity, so they’re using their regular bins as an alternative,” she said.

“If that’s the case we’d advise residents to compact their recyclable material by breaking down packaging wherever possible.

“Alternatively, residents who are running out of room in their regular recycling bin can upgrade to a 360-litre bin for only $20 per year.”

And on a positive, the amount of overall waste going to landfill annually has dropped by 16,000 tonnes with domestic household waste down by 28 per cent.

Bringing home the fire-safe messageCONCERNED about fire safety on your property with the warm weather approaching?

If you live in Beechworth, Stanley, Rutherglen, Yackandan-da, Osbornes Flat, Allans Flat or Chiltern you can call the CFA and receive free advice on-site.

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ContentsGive a thought to our unsung heroesTHE action of giving is something we are blessed with here on the Border.

There seems to be no shortage of willing servants, only too happy to give their time and efforts for a good cause.

During an interview recently it was noted there are many fundraisers happening, and people are probably tired of hearing about them.

Then the person said words to the effect of, “What are we to do? Let the illness beat us? Leave it for someone else?”

And those words rang true with me.Sure, there are many fundraisers that pop

up, all claiming a worthy cause, and worthy they certainly are.

But let’s not forget the other selfless ac-tions so prevalent in our society.

Our page three story may well point to the recognition of one volunteer in the re-gion, but it’s typical of so many others.

These volunteers seldom make the news, they’re the unsung heroes of society, and they continue to give, whether recognised or not.

And humbleness seems a constant factor among them all.

But it isn’t only those raising funds or helping the needy.

How many people do you know who give their time to local junior sporting groups?

Coaches, team managers, canteen ladies - the list is endless.

Without their help our society would be a much poorer place.

We should all praise the volunteer when the opportunity presents.

If you’re thinking about a voluntary role, takes Pam Adams’ advice and “go for it”.

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Home-grown heroesBy TREVOR JACKSON“JUST go for, don’t hesitate,” is the advice offered from Pam Ad-ams for those considering volun-teering for community groups.

“There’s so much out there and it’s just so rewarding.”

And Pam knows better than most how rewarding it can be, not just because of the fact she’s been named as one of only four Victorian finalists in the Aus-tralia’s Local Hero awards, but because she’s been volunteering for over 30 years.

“It’s what we’re here for, to help other people, and try to make them comfortable in their life,” she said.

Pam currently volunteers for Foodshare Wodonga, a group that collects and grows produce

to distribute to the needy in the community.

She also volunteers for Telecross, a group that keeps in touch with older residents to en-sure they are safe and well, and at 67-years-of-age, she doesn’t look like slowing down yet.

But to be honoured with an award was the last thing on Pam’s mind when she began volunteering.

“I feel very humble, very ex-cited,” she said.

“After I got the phone call I got a letter to say what was hap-pening. I kept waiting for them to ring or write to me and say “sorry, we’ve got the wrong name, forget it” – that’s how I felt.

“I cried, I laughed - it was

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rian finalists will be announced in Melbourne on 22 November,and will join those from otherstates to participate in the na-tional finals on 25 January nextyear.

“If I was to win, it would befantastic,” she said.

“But the fact that my grand-son thinks enough of me tonominate me, that in itselfmeans a huge amount.

“I’ve been doing volunteerwork for over 30 years and for the award nomination I had togather information from people I’ve volunteered for.

“When I saw the letters,I cried – I didn’t think they thought that much of me.”

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Bike show’sa blastBy TREVOR JACKSON

THE Border Bikefest has again been hailed a success in its fifth showing in the region.

The public was again treated to a great family day out with over 220 bikes from various areas across the country on display.

This included the largest contin-gent of Victory motorcycles seen on the Border, one of which took the overall honours of champion bike of the day.

The contest for loudest bike of the show was again well attended, with onlookers lining the fence, some with fingers in ears, to see who could provide the biggest bang.

Traders attended from as far as Melbourne and Sydney, comment-ing to event co-ordinator Mike Georgiou on the quality of the event.

But it wasn’t just those making a dollar who were impressed.

Mr Georgiou said the feedbackhe’d received from the general pub-lic was very positive.

And financially, he said the com-mittee was hoping to donate around$10,000 to local charity groups as a result.

“Last year we donated to theCarers Accommodation Centre, theUniting Church building appeal inWodonga and to a youth refuge inYackandandah,” he said.

“We haven’t decided yet who will get the money this year, butonce we have a final tally, we’d likeit to go to local charities we’re com-mitted to.”

While the popularity of the event continued, Mr Georgiou said thecommittee was not looking to ex-pand dramatically, but rather pre-ferred to contain the day and con-tinue to provide a family-friendly experience.

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Apprentice to a starNO matter what your chosen interest or profession, everyone needs a mentor.

Local arts stu-dent, Zoe Manuel, has landed herself the op-portunity of a lifetime – to be tutored and guided in the ways of the watercolour by in-ternational artist, John Dobson.

“Every Wednes-day I go around to his house for an hour and he’ll teach and coach me on different types of painting, lighting and different styles,” Ms Manuel said.

“He passes on the traditional stuff.”

So how did this come about?

“I bought one of his works around Christ-mas time last year, I just fell in love with the series and I ended up buying one,” she said.

“It took me a little bit to save for it.

“I called him af-ter the exhibition and he said to come to his house and have a look at everything else.

“I walked into a ga-rage full of inspiration and absolutely fan-tastic art works. From there on I’ve seen heaps of his stuff, it’s incredible.”

Ms Manuel is full

of awe and praise for the artist, who has been painting professionally since 1966 and even owned his own gallery in Essex, UK, for over a decade.

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“I love that he goes by feel. He puts his lighting, movement and substance into it.”

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“I think she will be a really good painter because she wants to learn.”

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Old dolls need new tricksBy KRYSTEN MANUEL

PORCELAIN doll making is sadly be-coming rarer and rarer.

Which is all the more reason to attend the Albury Doll, Bear and Hobby Show, and support not just this fading art, but Aspire support services, who in turn sup-port individuals and families with a range of disabilities.

I know I always feel a wave of nos-talgia when I look at a porcelain doll’s intricately painted face and hand-knitted clothes.

Whether it be yours, your mum’s, your grandmother’s or great grandmoth-er’s, we’ve all know one or more of these beautifully crafted creations.

Some of the dolls on display are an-tiques, ranging back to the very early 1900s.

“The Doll and Hobby Show was orig-inally held at Wodonga Civic Centre,” co-ordinator Sue Pringle said.

“In the early years, the show had 75 booth holders and just under 200 entries in the competition, with over 2,000 peo-ple attending.

“Dolls and bears were at their peak and continued this way for many years.

“Now only the truly dedicated are still making dolls and bears and their num-bers have greatly reduced, being only a few ‘makers’ left today.”

Hand-crafted bears, including the fa-mous ’Stanley Bears’ will also be show-

cased along with superb craftsmanship demonstrated in doll houses.

“The doll and bear competitions have been of a high standard throughout,” Ms Pringle said.

“City judges have noted that it is one of the best competitions in Australia.”

The Doll, Bear and Hobby Show will be held at Mirambeena Hall, Saturday 1 December, 10am- 4pm.

Adults $5, children $2, children under three are free.

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea available.

Competition entries welcome!For more information, please call 02

6058 4000 or 0402 827 813.

NOSTALGIA… Alexandra and Katrina Thorpe with some of the dolls to be displayed at the Doll, Bear and Hobby Show.

Event hightlights power of givingPHILANTHROPY on the Border will be highlighted this month with ’The Big GIVE’.

The event is designed to show-case the difference a grant can make to a community project.

Border Trust’s executive offi-cer Glenys Atkins will be on hand to discuss the benefits, 2012 grant recipients will be presented with cheques and success stories from previous grants will be shared.

“It’s hard not to be moved when you hear first-hand stories of how a Border Trust grant has enabled a project to come to life,” Ms Atkins said.

“By their very nature, our grants are responding to the current needs within our communities, and this appeals to many donors who often struggle to work out which charity to support, and when.”

Mr Andrew Lawson, CEO of the Geelong Community Foundation, will also be on hand to talk about the growing Community Founda-tion movement and how the pros-pect of giving locally appeals to businesses and individuals alike.

The free event takes place on Thursday 29 November, at The Cube, Wodonga.

Those interested in attending should contact Border Trust on 02 60513 349 to register or for further information.

Sunshine andstrawberriesLOOKING for something in-teresting to do tomorrow with the family?

Then why not go down to the Strawberry Fair and Fete.

Proceedings get underway at 8.30am with plenty of fun, activities and odds and ends to keep the whole family happy.

Sparky the Clown will be on hand to keep the youngsters (or young at heart) entertained and the Wodonga Brass Band will perform between 10 and 11am.

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The Community Shop will be operating, with special clothing prices, and a Christ-mas hamper raffle will be drawn at 1 pm.

But, of course, the high-light of the day will be straw-berries and cream with a good ‘cuppa’.

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Most of us have been on one or two ‘ebay sprees’ since we discovered the joys of online shopping. But how many times have you been caught out with fake brand sunglasses, damaged goods or had the item simply not show up at all?

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All Items are also available to view and bid online.

“For those buyers who don’t like to bid, all items that have been here for more than one week can be purchased straight away,” Ms Mason said.

At the Tender Centre, buyers find their diamond in the rough- whether it be a Christmas present, a bargain wash-ing machine or the missing plate to your grandmother’s dinner set.

And it’s not just the buyers who walk away with a smile.

Rather than having the hassle try-ing to sell it on E-bay, holding a garage sale, or just giving it away, The Tender Centre helps sellers turn those unwant-ed items into cash.

“We help solve a lot of people’s problems by selling their unwanted items,” Ms Mason said.

“People might be downsizing and moving to a retirement village, or have purchased a new item and are thinking ‘what do I do with these extra items?’

“Deceased estates are something we specialise in. We can come in and grab the whole house load.

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“If it’s a household having a spring clean, a shop that’s closed down or a government department that’s refur-bishing, we can take it all and try to sell it on their behalf.

“Come in and see the friendly staff who can answer any of your ques-tions.”

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LIKE many retirees, Noel Trainor doesn’t appre-ciate his routine being interrupted - in particular,his 36 year streak of saving lives.

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“I’ve been giving blood since 1976, I started giving plasma about 10 to12 years ago.

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Plasma is used to create 17 different drugs tohelp people with cancer, blood disorders, burns victims and more.

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“They’re actually predicting they could come up with a drug for alzheimers (disease) with plas-ma. Continued page 17

By KRYSTEN MANUEL

ONCE retired, seniors are faced with a myriad of choices with regards to living.

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“I think the more people we can get to donate plasma, the better,” Mr Trainor said.

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REGULAR… Giving plasma is part of Noel Trainor’s fortnightly routine.COMPANIONS… Pauline and Cocky have happily shared each others lives for 40 years.

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AS one gets older, life long friends begin to pass on, which can make life very lonely. But many seniors have discovered the perfect ‘family member’ who never leaves, lives to a ripe old age... but always talks back!

Pauline Hoar is 84, has lived in Wodonga her whole life and shared the last 40 years with her sulphur-crested cockatoo.

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The oldest cockatoo record-ed, ‘Cocky Bennett,’ was re-corded to have lived to 120 years of age. He died a world travel-ler, featherless and hideous but talked until the day he died.

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Border urological surgeon Dr Jonathan Lewin says the Movember campaign had a two-fold effect.

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“It focuses the mind of the general population to think, ’yes, there is prostate cancer, have I been checked’, - so they don’t put their head in the sand and ignore it.”

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Combining the magic of intimate and up-close live music with some of Bendigo’s best loved features, the blues tram will take patrons on a tour of the city with their very own live soundtrack.

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Those who prefer to travel at their own pace will enjoy almost 100 acts over the four-day event, with the main event concert held in Civic Gardens this Saturday.

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The Screaming Jets’ Jimi Hocking will also be making a crowd-pleasing appear-ance.

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Beechworth in tartanBy KRYSTEN MANUEL

OLD-FASHIONED, juicy haggis may not make your mouth water, but if Celtic music makes you kick up your kilt, Beechworth is the place to be this weekend.

The Beechworth Annual Celtic Festival is in its 17th year and only getting better, with live acts from near and far, including international performers The Highlanders.

“You can expect a fantastic ar-ray of really high-class Celtic tal-ent,” festival president, Brett Cavi-gan said.

“The headline acts would be The Highlanders and Claymore – it’s rare to get both of those guys at the same festival.

“It’s a terrific line-up there if you’re into Celtic rock. The Austra-lian Welsh Male Choir are perform-ing a one-off concert at memorial hall - that’s a highlight.

“We’ve really worked pretty hard on the market this year on aligning it even more to the Celtic theme.

“The parade’s on again. We’ve got nine pipe bands, the Scottish and Irish dancing girls and the 42nd reg-iment will be firing blank muskets.”

The parade is enhanced this year with the introduction of a massive tartan rug donated by Creswick Nat-ural Fibres.

Stalls and workshops are on all weekend, and guests are encouraged

to participate as much as possible.“We’re really hoping that a lot of

people will bring their instruments,” Mr Cavigan said.

“There are workshops around town that musicians will be running, mainly at the town hall.

“Come along and listen to these great musicians but also, don’t be afraid to join in. Bring your fiddle,

bring whatever you’ve got, and join in!”

With an expectation of around 4000 people, organisers are excited to see people from all over the coun-try, but in particular, Beechworth’s near neighbours.

“We appreciate support from our local visitors, from Albury-Wodon-ga, Wangaratta and all our surround-ing towns.”

Ticket prices include: $75 gold weekend pass, $50 weekend pass, $35 day pass, $10 venue pass, $10 local postcode pass, $35 memorial hall pass, $70 Friday evening gala dinner, $35 Australian Welsh Male Choir.

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Laugh through the cringingBy KRYSTEN MANUELMOVIE: BacheloretteRATING: MA 15+DURATION: 91 minutes

I WALKED into Bachelorette with high hopes for a ladies version of The Hangover.

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UP for a good-old fashioned thigh-slapping hootenanny?

Join like-minded folk and flock to Harrietville next week for the 24th annual Har-rietville National Bluegrass and Traditional Country Mu-sic Festival.

“It’s really a convention - a getting together of musicians from all over the country and all over the world that’s avail-able to the public,” president and founder Nick Dear said.

“I invented it 24 years ago. The idea was to run an event between Sydney and Mel-bourne to bring the musicians together as a community and have a yearly get together where we play and perform the kind of music we all en-joy.

“It’s a huge get-together of bluegrass and old-time music.

“Its one of the few events where 65-70 per cent of those attending are actually musi-cians, so you get to meet and learn a lot about the style and different instruments.”

The ’convention’ has at-tracted international recogni-tion with American musicians Audie Baylock and Redline making a much anticipated appearance.

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tured fame in the states among the country/bluegrass genre for his wailing tenor and lightning-fast guitar plucking, while Redline pro-vide stunning instrumental support.

“This year we have three international acts and 26 Australian and New Zealand bands,” Mr Dear said.

“We’re expecting about 800 people all up.

“People of all different ages come and try out differ-ent instruments.

“Some of the world’s best instrument makers are there showing off their instru-ments, including Ray Black who makes mandolins and banjos, and Jo Gallagher who makes guitars.”

So pull on some dusty RMs, wack on your Akubra and don your best flannie.

The festival kicks off on Thursday 15 November at 7pm and finishes up on Sun-day 18 November.

Tickets for the whole weekend are $120, Friday $40, Saturday $70, Sunday $55.

Children under 18 are free and must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information call 03 5368 6888 or 03 5368 1212, or visit www.harrietvil-lebluegrass.com.au

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TODAY � Beechworth Celtic Festival, runs to Sunday. Diverse celebration of Celtic music and culture. Bands, artists, concerts and workshops. Live music, theatre, dancing, comedy, pipe bands and a street parade. Beechworth. Enquiries 1300 366 321.

� Bright Rod Run, runs to Sunday. Hot rods Show ’n’ Shine, Go to Whoa, Cars Cruise, markets, live music and much more. Funds raised for various charitable organisations. Enquiries 1800 111 885.

TOMORROW � Emmanuel Church Strawberry Fair and Fete, Emerald Avenue, Wodonga. Food, entertainment, fresh produce, community shop, books and more. 8.30am. Enquiries 02 6024 5896.

� Art exhibition by Lawrie Sheridan - Ride, Ride, Hitchin’ a Ride. Opening at 11am at GIGS Art Gallery, Gateway Village, Lincoln Causeway, Wodonga. Free entry. Enquiries 02 6021 3073.

� Albury Toy Library is open 10am-11am. Enquiries email [email protected].

� Wodonga Toy Library, 9am-noon at Sacred Heart Parish Hall, Beech Street, Wodonga. New members welcome. Enquiries 0404 936 208.

SUNDAY � Albury Wodonga Community Market. Antiques, coin collections, jewellery,

bric-a-brac, hot foods, coffee, flowers, pottery, fresh produce. Entry by gold coin donation. All proceeds to localand international Rotary projects. Australian Tax Office Carpark, Townsend Street, Albury. 8am-noon. Enquiries02 6056 5443.

TUESDAY � Wodonga Toy Library, noon-1.30pm at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall, Beech Street, Wodonga. New members welcome. Enquiries 0404 936 208.

WEDNESDAY � Albury and District Historical Society meeting, Commercial Club, Albury, 7.30pm. Military history theme.All welcome. Enquiries 02 6021 4887.

� Thurgoona View Friendship Club, monthly dinner meeting. Function Room, Boomerang Hotel, Lavington. 7pm for 7.30 start. Charity table. Visitors welcome.Bookings 02 6062 30549.

� Murray Wheezers Support Group,World COPD Day Walk for COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases). 10am-11.30am. Short walk and morning tea. Alternate venue arranged if wet. Enquiries 02 6021 4939 or 02 6056 9966.

� Albury Toy Library is open 4pm-5pm Wednesdays and 10am-11am.Enquiries email [email protected].

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3. Have the property and the documentation thoroughly checked prior to the day of the auction. Arrange to have the property inspected by a qualified building and pest inspector. Ask for a copy of the Section 32 documenta-tion for the property so that you, or your solicitor, can check that everything is in order prior to auction.

4. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. If you’re unsure about bidding at auction get some-one else, who you trust and has experience, to bid on your behalf.

5. Negotiate terms before the auction. You may be able to negotiate the settlement

period or deposit with the vendor prior to auction. This strategy may also help you gauge the level of interest in the property before you bid.

6. If you love the property don’t wait - make an offer prior to auction. Auction campaigns generally have a set auction date with the en-tire campaign running for a period of around four weeks.At any stage throughout the

auction campaign the vendor has the right to sell their prop-erty. Therefore, to avoid disap-pointment, make your inten-tions clear to the selling agent, express your interest early or perhaps test the market by sub-mitting an offer prior to auction.

You never know - they may say yes!

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31 William Street Auct: 10th Nov @ 10am

AUCTION

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Inspection by appointment3 1 7

Extensively renovated and modernised to an exeptional standard6 x 17m lock up car accommodation with remote 12 x 6m colourbond shed, includes workshop and man cave

BARANDUDA $759,000

Inspection By Appointment

Expansive quality built CNC home only 12 minutes to Wodonga

Located on approx 16 acres, four large horse paddocks with water supply, oversize car

accommodation, hay shed and additional large man’s shed.Town water and gas.

Offering three bedrooms plus study, two large living zones and fantastic alfresco area

3 2 2

NEW

15 Bourke Crescent Auct: Sat 10th Nov @ 1 pm

AUCTION

SATURDAY


New ducted heating and cooling system installedCosy sunken longe, formal dining and separate family roomRecently re painted and re carpeted

14 Mackenzie Crescent $375,000


Perfectly presented quality home in a quiet locationDucted heating and cooling, great covered entertaining area8 x 9m shed with wood heater and built in benches

NEW

19 Warwick Road $389,000


Architecturally designed home with three split levels Two light and bright living areas, Blackwood kitchen Beautiful in ground pool, outstanding views of surrounding hills

NEW

1/63 Melrose Drive $141,0000


Spacious open plan living with new carpet Gas wall furnace and reverse cycle air conditioning Currently leased at $175 per week until December 2012

NEW

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8 Garnet Circuit $252,000


NEW

Large kitchen with gas cooking overlooking outdoor entertaining areaAdjacent to a recreational park. Close to shoppingDouble carport and space for caravan, boat or trailer

24 Magnolia Crescent $292,000


NEW

Updated kitchen with new appliances Two spacious living areasDouble lock up garage with rear access

28 Montclair Avenue $329,000


Immaculately presented 5 year old home Open plan lounge, family, dining and kitchenUndercover alfresco area, great location

CHILTERN $199,000

Inspection By Appointment 3 1 6

Great first family home on a big corner block with massive shed Generous size living area, new kitchen, excellent outdoor living This home gives real “Bang for your Buck”

CHILTERN $180,000

Inspection By Appointment 3 1 2

This charming 1870s cottage has been partially restored and beautifully maintained Updated kitchen and bathroom with characteristics of a by-gone era All this on a spacious, tree-filled 1600m2 allotment

CHILTERN $197,500


Centrally located free standing strata home Currently leased to exceptional tenants Close to shopping and well maintained surrounds

CHILTERN $265,000


C1948 large brick home on approx 1/2 acreIn good condition but prime for refurbishment Plenty of room for workshop, pool, cricket pitch ect

CHILTERN Auct: Sat 10th Nov @ 11am

AUCTION

SATURDAY


27 Main Street, Chiltern, huge block of 2656m² Solid brick and timber home C1870, 14 ft ceilings Large verandah’s on the front and northern side

CHILTERN $237,000


NEW

Wide central hallway with 11 foot ceilingsNew timber kitchen with gas stoveConverted rumpus room as part of the 12m x 6m shed

CHILTERN $249,900


NEW

6 Peake Court, next to council reserve Huge open plan living, rumpus, study or fourth bedroomGet ready for summer with the sparkling in ground pool

CHILTERN $250,000


Two bedroom ranch style home on 2000m2 (approx) blockExtra large “Open Plan” living area with a roomy kitchenVerandah’s all round protect the home from the weather


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Freshly painted and re-carpeted throughout, this two bedroom unit features split system air conditioner, gas heating, gas cooking, vaulted ceilings, built in robes to both bedrooms, full bathroom, spacious rear yard area with garden shed and single lock up garage with internal access.. Avail now

McEwen Cres, Wodonga $210pwExecutive townhouse features two double bedrooms with study alcove, spacious kitchen featuring dishwasher, built in robes, good size living area, split system heating and cooling + ceiling fans. Full bathroom, California style laundry, beautiful alfresco area, and single lock up garage. No pets. Avail early Dec

Mitchell St, Wodonga $280pwFour bedroom home in Country Club estate. Home features master bedroom with ceiling fan and ensuite, two separate living areas, ducted cooling, gas heating, large kitchen with dishwasher, undercover outdoor living area, garden shed, small enclosed yard and double lock up garage. Avail 10.12.12

Niblick St, Wodonga $350pw

Units/Townhouses availableGriffi th St $130pw Avail now1 BR unit, BIR, spacious lounge, gas heat, AC, no pets.Railway St $180pw Avail 23.11.122 BR townhouse, gas heat, AC, full bathroom, carport, no pets.Tower St $195pw Avail 19.11.12Central 2 BR unit, gas heat, AC, small encl yard, single carport.Lawrence St $210pw Avail 13.12.123 BR unit, BIRs, gas heat, AC, secure yard, pergola, long carport.Hamilton Pl $230pw Avail 20.11.12Great 2 BR townhouse, S/S heat/cool, BIRs, SLUG, no pets.Lawrence St $290pw Avail Dec2 BR townhouse, ducted heat/cool, DW, alfresco, SLUG, no pets.

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Mitchell St $240pw Avail 14.11.12Central 2 BR home, gas heating, AC, huge encl yard, single carport.Bruce St $270pw Avail now3 BR home, S/S heat/cool, gas heater, ENS, BIRs, pergola, DLUG, no pets.Buckland Crt $275pw Avail 03.12.123 BR home, ENS, DW, ducted cool, gas heat, double carport.Brassie St $300pw Avail 11.12.12Neat 3 BR home, ducted cool, gas heat, deck area, encl yard, DLUG.Windsor St $335pw Avail now4 BR home, S/S heat/cool, ENS, DW, full bathroom, encl yard, DLUG.Merion Crt $360pw Avail 09.11.123 BR + study, ducted cool, fl oor heating, ENS,

Executive fi ve bedroom + study home. Ensuite to master, formal lounge, family room, meals and large rumpus room. Expansive yard and double lock up garage with internal access. To complete the property there is also an in-ground heated pool with external shower room and toilet. Avail 01.12.12

Houses available

Sarah Court, Wodonga $495pw

ducted vacuum, DLUG.Castleton St $400pw Avail nowModern 4 BR home, ducted heat/cool, DW, ENS, alfresco, encl yard, DLUG.

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Willow Gardens............................... from $120,000Yackandandah Heights..................... from $79,500Fairway Gardens (NSW).................... from $105,000

Yackandandah Industrial..................... from $71,000 + GSTTangambalanga Industrial...................... from $61,000 + GSTEnglobo Land - Yackandandah............ from $575,000 + GST

Wodonga Industrial Estate....................... from $1.8 million + GST

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APPROVED DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONSDA NUMBER PROPOSAL PROPERTY10.2012.31798.2 Modifi cation of Consent 48 Rosedale Drive WEST ALBURY - Alts & Adds to Residence 10.2012.31809.2 Modifi cation of Consent 552 Macauley Street ALBURY - Dual Occupancy Development - 1 Additional Residence & Garage and Front Fence 10.2012.31830.1 Front Fence 1/463 Thorold Street WEST ALBURY10.2012.31849.1 Inground Swimming Pool 534 Affl eck Street ALBURY10.2012.31853.1 Offi ce Extension 595 Mudge Street HAMILTON VALLEY - Albury Pound/Boarding Kennel 10.2012.31863.1 Rear Fence 689 Forrest Hill Avenue ALBURY10.2012.31870.1 3 Lot Strata Subdivision 445 Macauley Street ALBURY10.2012.31875.1 Patio & Deck 112 Johnston Road WEST ALBURY10.2012.31882.1 Front Fence & Retaining Walls 96 Mcleod Court WEST ALBURY10.2012.31883.1 Residence, Garage & Retaining Walls 15 Florence Crescent WEST ALBURY

APPROVED COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATESCDC NUMBER PROPOSAL PROPERTY13.2012.27191.1 Internal Renovation 684 Holmwood Cross ALBURY13.2012.27203.1 Above Ground Swimming Pool, 314 Weidner Crescent EAST ALBURY 3000 Litre Water Tank and Deck 13.2012.27206.1 Deck Extension 311 Kim Avenue EAST ALBURY13.2012.27207.1 Inground Swimming Pool 11 Terence Avenue EAST ALBURY

The relevant consents are available for public inspection, without charge, at AlburyCity’s Customer Service Centre during normal working hours or by visiting our website www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au and select ‘Development Application Tracking’.

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GENERATOR, 20l tank, 240v key start, rated out-put 5kw 50Hz, used once, EC. $700. 0423 081 786.

ADVERTISERSPLEASE NOTE

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

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

Victoria unless the microchip identifi cation number of the

animal is included in the advertisement or notice.

A registered domestic animal business may use its Council

business registration number as an alternative.

For further information, call 136 186 or visit

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GEM WEIGHT STATION, hardly used, fantastic condition. $150. 0457 353 871. West Wodonga.

PETS & SERVICES

FRIDGE, Fisher and Paykel, 390 litre, upside down, GC. $320. (02) 6043 2192.

PIANO, Suttons ‘Mignon’, suit learner. $1,000ono. (02) 6059-3045.

FRIDGE, 90 litre, bar or second fridge, good order. $120ono. (02) 6024 2493.

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FREEZER, upright, Frigidaire, 230 litre, GC. $190. (02) 6043 2192.

ADVERTISERS in this section are qualified prac-titioners and are offering a non-sexual service.

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Albury - A Dog Friendly CityThe Draft Albury – A Dog Friendly City strategy is now available for comment. Copies are available from the Customer Service Centre, �� Kiewa Street, LibraryMuseum and Lavington Library and can be viewed on our website www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au/publicexhibition

Comments will be received until close of business Friday �� November and should be addressed to David Armstrong, PO Box �� Albury, NSW �� or [email protected].

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FLY ROD, Gandalf, Hardy reel, wet and dry lines, jacket and flies. $500 the lot. (02) 6043-1541.

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ELECTRIC BED, double, adjustable, VGC. $1,500 ono. (02) 6043-2090.

DINING TABLE, very solid, pine, round, as new, seats six. $250. (02) 6043 1233.

DINING SUITE, timber, walnut, 6 chairs, octagonal table, extendable. $230 ono. 0437 276 828.

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CLUB LOUNGE, 3 piece, gold velvet, EC. $395ono. 0419 432 052.

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CHEST FREEZER, Hisense, 150L, EC, 1 year warranty. $195ono. (02) 6025-5244 or 0422 010 304.

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

WASHING MACHINE, LG, top loader, turbo, 5Kg, EC. $280ono. 0428 443 675. Classifi eds

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BUNK BED, bottom folds out to double, including single mattress and sheets and futon. $300. 0402 399 728.

VENDING MACHINE, for drinks, holds 240 cans in 8 slots. $800ono. 0400 470 141.

TRINITY COLLEGE, text books, Year 9, EC. $100 the lot. 0402 399 728.

BRUSHCUTTER, brand new, 5in1, pole saw, $200. 0457 353 871 West Wodonga.

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PC/Mail Order from home. $2k-$5k. (03) 8671-2990.

SLEEPERS, used, ex rail-way, B grade, $16.90 each, also half wine barrels available, GC. Phone 0411 558 572.

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BIKE, girls, green, Huffy, in great condition. $30. 0423 081 786.

SHOWER CHAIR, and over toilet seat with accessories, plus shower stool. $60. 6021-1673.

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

BBQ, large hooded, with cover and side burner, stainless steel, GC, $170. 0458 043 649.

DEB DRESS, size 12, full length, strapless, fitted bodice with gloves. $300. (02)6024-7754. Wodonga.

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SHORTS, mens and boys, 10,926 pairs, 14 sizes, 107.5cm to size 70cm, 50% wool 50% poly, one colour, in plastic, original boxing, total sale only $2,731.50. Phone between 7-8pm. (02)6020-6960.

ALBURY HIGH, school uniform, 3x grey shirts and jumper, 2x polo shirts, 2x sports shorts, EC. $150 the lot. 0402 399 728.

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Email for distribution maps and quantities to [email protected] or phone 0437 300 108

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ClassifiedsDeadline: 5pm Tuesday Email: [email protected] Phone: 1300 666 808


SUZUKI, 1996, RM250, GC, 2 stroke, $2,000. 0414 497 724 Wadonga.

SUZUKI RMX, 250s, vin no JS5SJ14A00501516, GC. $1,900ono. 0432 889 502.

TRACTOR, John Deere, 6200, 4WD, 90hp, 6,242 hours, 8070 loader. $19,900. 9015-7564. Pitola.

MOTORCYCLES

FARM VEHICLES/MACHINERY

TOYOTA, Landcruiser, HZJ105R GXL, 1998, 4.2ltr, turbo diesel, auto, 131,000kms, DM-675. $13,900. (02) 6145-2084.

TRADESMAN TRAILER, new, 6x4, heavy duty, de-luxe, extras included. VIN: 6FDAUFTRLAMI01029. $1,650. 0419 875 434.

TOYOTA, Landcruiser, 1986, unleaded, gas, auto, 260,000kms, high mount wench, CB, AC, GC, one owner, NXB-445. $5,500. (02) 6021-7329.

TOYOTA COASTER, motor home, 1976, reg as motor caravan, new motor, new tyres, tubes, XAR-586, as is $11,000ono. 0429 081 177.

TOYOTA Hilux, 2000, 3L turbo diesel, SR5 cruise, UFH, winch, canopy, 220,000kms. QBT-272. $20,000. 0413 904 808.

MOTORHOME, Dodge 300, HD245, 76 model, 32,000kms, stove, water, 12/240 power, double bed, RWC, Vic. rego. URX-323. $8,000. 0401 491 683.

SUBARU, Impreza RS, 2002, 2.5L, 178,000kms, auto, silver, VGC, mechan-ically A1, great first reli-able car, BH-31-DC. $8,300. 0423 081 786.

MILLARD, 2004, Week-ender, single beds, poptop, 14’, minimum use, Vantec protection in-side/out, EC, Q-49389. $19,000 ono. 5728-2903. Beechworth.

COMPASS, poptop, 1999, 17’, island bed, rollout awning, full annexe, TV, VGC, NSW reg. $15,000. 0438 608 732.

NISSAN, Navara STX, 2008, EC, low kms, many extras, includes bullbar, tubliner, car kit etc, WER-390, $30,000, 0419 892 305, 0418 459 259. Wodonga.

CAPRICE, poptop, 16½”, front kitchen, island bed, rollout awning, single axle, 7 months NSW reg. Re-duced $15,000. 0488 625 291.

CAMPER TRAILER, 2003, trek, off road, everything as new, reg Q0-38-01. $6,800. (02) 6059-6550.

MITSUBISHI Lancer, 2006, 1 lady owner, 5 speed manual, cruise control, 12 months warranty and roadside assistance, alloy wheels, 9 months registration, UHA-908. $13,700. Phone 0400 992 714.

CARAVANS &TRAILERS

TINNY, 12 foot, V/hull, 9.9Hp, Johnson outboard and trailer, GC. $2,000. 0419 467 784.

LANDROVER, 2000, Freelander, Vic reg, QMA-549, reg 12/11, 166,000kms, new tyres, exhaust and clutch, $8,000. 0409 568 360. Wodonga.

OUTBOARD, Johnson, 6Hp. $450ono. 0432 889 502.

HOLDEN, VU, 2001, ute, V6, manual, 151,000kms, lowered, 18” mags, regu-larly serviced, WNE-465. $14,500ono. 0417 157 230. Wangaratta.

BOAT AND TRAILER, 4.4 metre, fibreglass, 50Hp Johnson and 7.5Hp Mercury, fish finder, safety gear, 12 months NSW reg. FM-433N, CQ-9555. $7,000ono. 0400 633 016. Albury.

HOLDEN, Commodore, VZ, sedan, white, cruise, tint, rear spoiler, EC, 107,000kms, reg. until November 2010, AZH-69-G. $11,000. (02) 6026-8493. Albury.

BOATS & MARINE

HOLDEN, Combo, 1996, 1.4 litre, 5 speed manual, AC, power steer, NSW reg UEB-848. $2,800. Phone (02) 6041-6704. Albury.

MOTOR CYCLE BOOTS, new with tags, Thomas Cook. $80. (02) 6025-6292.

AUTO PARTS/ACCESSORIES

FORD, Laser, Ghia, 12 months reg, hatchback, auto, 1985, EC, white, only 55,000kms, one lady owner since new, always garaged, full service history, test drive welcome, RWC, perfect first car. YSN-219. $4,600. Phone 0429 180 024, AH (02) 6024-5519.

KTM 525 EXC, 2006, 6 months reg, many extras, 4,926kms, EC, FF435. $6,700. 0428 507 777. Wodonga.

FORD, Courier, ute, 1989, suit farm or handyman, steel drop side tray, very reliable, manual, original 231,000kms, 5 months reg, OTX-880. $1,950ono 0429 180 024.

BMW, R1100S, 2000, 42,000kms, EC, YBD-99, $9,500. (02)6026-5406. Howlong.

FIAT, 130 coupe, VGC, lots of money spent, V6, OHC motor on club plates, 38321H. $8,350ono. (02) 6025-3383.

THUMPSTER,125, great upgrade from PW50, 4 speed, no clutch. $350ono. 0432 889 502.

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Local Sport

The racethat stops YackandandahBy KRYSTEN MANUEL

PIT crews are working against the clock in a bid to make their dreams of grandeur a reality at the 9th annual Yackandandah Billycart Race.

After weeks of preparation, dozens of polished beasts will hoon down Williams Street this Sunday, with proud parents and colleagues cheering them on.

“It’s a family fun day,” Yack-andandah primary principal Kathryn McAuliffe said.

“The emphasis is on getting together and having fun.

“Some of the dads really get into it, it’s quite competitive.”

But there can only be one ’fastest cart’.

Other categories include: Best novelty cart, best dressed driver, fear factor, slowest cart, the fastest woman and cart with most recycled parts.

Check-in for competitors is at 8.30am, with racing under way between 10am and 1pm for preschool, under-10, under-12 and open class categories.

The program will also fea-ture a box ‘billycart’ circuit race on foot for younger children.

After all the excitement, a victory barbecue will be served, with bacon and egg rolls, cold drinks, cakes and fairy floss on the menu.

And it’s all for a good cause. The race is a major fund-raiser for the Yackandandah Primary School.

Billy cart entry fee is $10 per cart, and the event is free for spectators.

Straw bales used to mark the course will be for sale after the event for $6.

For enquiries, call 02 6027 1431.

Brutal actionat WintonBy TREVOR JACKSON

MOTOR racing fans on the Border are gearing up for the Winton round of the V8 Su-percars.

And there’ll be plenty of eyes on the V8 Utes, with a strong local contingent tak-ing to the track.

This year the biggest team in the category, Corowa-based Williams Race-Tech, will be running six cars.

Wodonga driver Hayley Swanson joined the team in Tasmania and has been on the improve since then and Albury driver, Matt Chahda has been offered a drive for Winton and the following round in Sydney.

The team will also be run-ning with former Brad Jones Racing’s Jason Bargwanna as a celebrity driver.

Team owner Wayne Wil-liams is looking forward to the home round and is keen to see what young Chahda has to offer.

“Mathew is somebody who we’ve seen out there, and we thought we’d give him an opportunity at the local round to see how he goes,” Williams said.

“It’s a hard category to come straight into without

any practice and even be in the top 20.

“When we first put Hay-ley in the car at Tasmania, she was five seconds behind last place.

“She now races around 20th position and her lap times are as good as most running from positions 20 to 32.

“She comes home with a damaged car nearly every round so that means she’s in amongst it.”

And looking to the future Williams said he was keen to include Chahda in the mix next season.

“I’d love to have him in the team next year, but of course it’s all dollar regu-lated,” he said.

“If he can get the money from sponsors to run a full series, I’d be more than hap-py to have him.”

Those petrol heads want-ing to show a bit of support for the ute category can head down to Drummond Mo-tor Sport Thursday between 7am and 9am where a couple of the cars will be on display.

Drivers will be available to chat to and sign auto-graphs, with product give-aways, including hot laps in a ute at Winton.

PACE… Hayley Swanson has been picking up the pace since her inclusion in the Williams Race-Tech team.

Teach a kidto fishBy KRYSTEN MANUEL

IT’S time again to bait up and cast off at the Lake Hume Classic.

Having proved to be a successful family event year after year, organisers are predict-ing an event just as big as last year - or bigger.

“When we compared the earlybird regis-trations from last year to this year, they were about the same, so we’re thinking about 500 people or more,” tournament director David McKenna said.

Organisers are also hoping fish-crazy dads will use the competition to share skills and knowledge with their youngsters.

“We’re hoping for more families,” Mr McKenna said.

“It’s all about the kids - they’re the future of fishing.”

Registration opens this afternoon between 3pm and 8.30pm at at Lake Hume Tourist Park Marquee, with the competition kicking off for the earlybirds at 6.30am.

Registration includes dinner on Saturday and a sausage sizzle on Sunday, an informa-tion and promotional pack, entry into major and lucky door prizes and lures from the Lucky Lure Box for ladies and junior en-trants.

“We hope the weather holds out and ev-eryone has a great time,” Mr McKenna said.

Competitors - remember to play by the rules for your best shot at winning.

Weigh stations close on Saturday at 6.35pm sharp and Sunday at 10.35am sharp.

Fish up for the catching include redfin, trout and yellowbelly.

Adult entries are $60, juniors $25 (under 15 by 9 November).

For more information, visit www.lakehu-meclassic.com.au

CLASSIC…Lake Hume will be buzzing this weekend with the annual fishing classic.

SELECTION… Border cyclists Pat North, Clancy Lloyd, Stephen Damm and Rebecca Thomson ready for another training session at Lavington velodrome.

Junior cycling on a rollBy TREVOR JACKSON

SIX junior cyclists from the region have been given a boost with their selection into the Bendigo Institute of Sport cycling program.

Rebecca Thomson, Zoe Piera, Stephen Damm, Clancy Lloyd and Pat North from Lavington Panthers Cycling Club, and Beechworth rider Nikki Clarke have all been given the nod.

LPCC coach Geoff Damm says

“it’s a pretty big deal” for the young athletes, especially given the fact the institute coach lives in Wodonga.

Lyn Heritage, a former national coach, will be taking control of the program and provides a great oppor-tunity for the local riders.

Damm said the commitment of the youngsters was quite intense, with training most days.

“These kids are incredibly lucky having a coach living here,” he said.

“Lyn sets the programs and su-

pervises the training - it’s not coach-ing by email.

“The coach sets a program and attends the sessions to monitor the children.”

With Damm’s son now in his second year at the institute, he said he’d seen the benefits offered by the program first hand.

“It gives the kids a taste of what the Victorian institute athletes do,” he said.

“The academy supplies sports

science, psychology, nutrition, me-dia training and bike fitting - allthose sorts of things that higher-lev-el athletes have to deal with.”

The juniors will be concentratingon two major events for the season,the state track and road champion-ships, plus various other carnivalsacross the state.

And with the track champion-ships coming up at Melbourne inJanuary, the pace is already picking up at the local velodrome.


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Local SportBring it on,says blindcricket teamBy TREVOR JACKSON

AFTER stealing The Ashes with a clean sweep in the recent tour of England, the Australian blind cricket team is preparing to take on the world’s best in the Twenty20 format.

The team will head to Banga-lore, India, and face a hectic eight games in eight days round robin series.

Albury-based Australian coach, Neil Mackay and player, Daniel Searle are both looking forward to the challenge, and are quietly con-fident of success.

“After our success in England, we’re not going over to India to make up the numbers,” Mackay said.

“Since winning the Ashes, there’s a lot more belief around the team.

“They’ve come away with a bit success, but now they know they have to work harder to get more.”

Mackay said he expected a good reception in the cricket-mad sub-continent.

“In India, they’re fanatical - it’s like a religion,” he said.

“It should be a great experi-ence.”

Searle, having played a previous one-day series in the West Indies, said he was excited to have the op-portunity to represent his country in the Twenty20 format.

He began losing his sight at 16, after an active sporting youth.

Now, at 25, he’s classed as a B1 category player, meaning while on the field he wears black-out glass-es.

He said the biggest disappoint-ment about his loss of vision was not being able to play sport.

“I thought I wouldn’t be able to be involved in sport again,” Searle said.

“When I moved to Albury in 2007 and found out about the blind cricket, I was very excited.

“I developed a passion for it very quickly.”

And being able to represent his country is the icing on the cake for Searle.

“I’m so excited about going away,” he said.

“I didn’t even know there were sports available like this.

“It’s an amazing opportunity to play cricket in India - they just live and breathe it - I can’t wait.”

The team heads to India on 27 November, with a couple of days to acclimatise, before taking to the field and hopefully bringing home another trophy.

EXCITED… Daniel Searle and Ian Mackay are both looking forward to the challenge ahead.

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Albury Wodonga NewsWeekly, Issue #159, Friday 9 November , 2012