CNews Issue 785 · 2015-12-14 · For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God

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2 School News 3 Notices, Church times 4 Shire & Senior Citizens 5&6 Eulogy - Owen O’Brien 7&8 Annual Adverts 9&10 Bush Nursing Centre 11&12 Annual Adverts 13,14,15 Casual Adverts 16 REDHS 17 Tennis, Bowls 18 Calendar

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LOCKINGTON’S GENEROSITY MUCH APPRECIATED

Another successful toy run was held and once again the folks in the Lockington district donated freely for the Echuca Ulysses Toy Run.

Some 90 motorcycle riders converged on the town, upon where a stop was made to collect the many toys which had been donated. The good people of the St Vincent De Paul's were indeed

grateful for the towns generous contribu-tion, and look forward their participation again next year. Echuca Ulysses Club would like to thank all those who donated, and assisted also.

WILLING AND “EBEL” AT THE LOCKY MENS SHED

The Lockington Mens Shed has been very much alive in 2015. It’s open on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Usually about 5 or 6 members are busy making, repairing, inventing, or renovating things from very small to very big. The major benefits are the excellent machinery and tools, and the ever ready help from David Collette. We “would be cabinet makers” can’t match the knowledge that he has, and is willing to impart, about the finer points of the trade. Ebel Kuiper has a work in progress, he is building a Dutch Windmill at Lock-ington’s Men’s Shed. Already a lot of work has gone into the project over a few months, so we hope we can show you the finished product some time in 2016. Most of the problems of the world are solved around the lunch room table. A feature of the week is the visit, on Thursdays of Annie and her charges from the Department of Human Ser-vices: Neville, Vivienne, Jack, Robby and Kerry. They all enjoy doing various little jobs to help out, and also the lunch around the table. New members are most welcome. If you have an idea that you’d like to make something for the house or for a gift, come and join us and surprise yourself. Annual fee is $25, with $3 attendance fee. Peter Wynd The picture shows Ebel Kuiper close

to finishing his Dutch windmill.

Happy Holidays!

LOCKINGTON SCHOOL NEWS

Special Religious Instruction (SRI) Due to Department of Education change of policy, this week saw the last SRI lessons taught at LCS. SRI has been taught at LCS for over 50 years by many volunteers within the community. We would like to say a special thank you to Faye Haines, Pam Roberts, Ray Wakefield and Louise Ross who have given up their precious time to deliver this program to our students. They have become regular members of our staff and we will miss seeing them around the place. We have invited them to assem-bly next week to formally recognise their contribution to our school and community.

Junior Swimming Our junior students have been par-ticipating in learn to swim lessons and the Echuca War Memorial Aquatic Centre. The students en-joyed the opportunity to take part and it was amazing to see how much they learnt and watch their confidence grow over the week. Thanks to the teachers who have gone along and helped the stu-dents and to the instructors at the pool.

3-6 Swimming Our 3-6 swimming program has been running, the students have been making their way across to the pool and partici-pating in swimming lessons. Thanks to Jackson Gray who has been busy organising this. Thanks to Liz Mitchell and Meagan Brentnall who do a wonderful job of running our 3-6 swimming program.

DILMAC Concert Congratulations to the students who have been participat-ing in DILMAC music lessons this year. They performed in a concert on Wednesday 2nd of December . It was a fantastic celebration of their learning. Our students have clearly grown in their confidence per-forming in front of a crowd. Well done!

Tennis The grade 3-6 students were given the opportunity to partici-pate in tennis sessions at the local courts. Thanks to Mr Gray for all of the time he has put into planning and applying for funding so that we can provide our students with this opportu-nity.

Helpers Morning Tea On Wednesday 9th of December we hosted a very special morning tea for all of the wonderful parents and friends who donate their time to help our school, students and staff. Whether they come in and listen to readers, help in the canteen, organize book club, sort books in the library, help out with excursions, sporting events, the list is end-less and the staff and students appreciate everything that our helpers do for our school.

Grade 6 Graduation On Thursday 10th of December we celebrated a very spe-cial time for our grade 6 students and their families. The students came along all dressed up and shared a meal with their parents and teachers to celebrate their gradua-tion from grade 6. We would like to thank Bec Steele and Deanne McNair who spent many hours organizing and setting up for the night, with John Steele and Kylie Dun-can also helping with the setting up. Mr Hodgens did a fantastic job presenting the students with their certificates and sharing some funny stories of his time with the grade 6 students. Thanks to Mr Irving who spent many hours producing a great movie about the student and their time at LCS. We would also like to thank Kylie Floyd and Rhonda Hann for coming along and serving dinner and doing all of the hard work in the kitchen. Lastly we would like to say thanks and congratulations to our wonderful Grade 6 students, they have been a pleasure and we wish them all the best for next year and look forward to catch-ing up with them in the future.

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MEALS ON WHEELS

To be collected 11.45 am Monday only - until further notice

Dec 21 - Action Group Dec 28 - St Marys Jan 4 - St James Lockington Jan 11 - Lions Club Jan 18 - Catholic Ladies Jan 25 - Bamawm CWA


ST CANICE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

Christmas Eve Vigil - Lockington - 9pm, Rochester - 7pm Christmas Day - Rochester - 9am

Every Sunday

Lockington - 9.00am Rochester - 10.30am

9amSt. Mary's Lockington December 20 - 5 pm Carols in the Park Lions-Apex Park, BYO Chair & Picnic Dinner Christmas Day - 8:30 am Lord’s Supper December 27 - 5 pm January 3 - 5pm January 10 - 5pm January 17 - 5pm

Holy Trinity Rochester December 20 - 9 am Christmas Eve - 6:30 pm Family Service Christmas Day - 9:30 am Lord’s Supper December 27 - 9 am January 3 - 9 am January 10 - 9am January 17 - 9am

ST JAMES COMMUNITY CHURCH

Community Church Lockington will be holding a Christmas Eve service at St. James - 7.30pm

Every Sunday - 10.00 am

Contacts: Bill Cochrane 5486 5474 or Edwin Keele 5484 3117

UNITING CHURCH BAMAWM

December 20 - 11 am

Christmas Day - 9 am December 27 - 11 am January 3 - 9:15 am January 10 - 5 pm at St Marys January 17 - 9:15 am

Contacts: Ray Wakefield 5486 2592 Graeme Haines 5486 2284

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Dec 14 - John C3 v16,17 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.

DEATH

GIBBON Peter Francis Passed away peacefully on Nov. 23, 2015. Aged 73 years. Loving husband of Glenys for 52 years. Loved father and fa-ther-in-law of Stephen and Cheryl, Rohan, Matthew and Christine. Adored Papa of five. Brother-in-law of Lois, Nell, Lesley, Don (dec), Ian Palmer and their families. So dearly loved, so sadly missed. MAIN (Allgood) Dorothy Annie 11.07.1924 – 5.12.2015 Passed away peacefully at Tongala Aged Care in her 92nd year. Dearly loved wife of Ron for 64 wonderful years. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Ken and Dianne, John and Kerrie, Don-ald and Glennys, Neil and Virginia and Helen. Precious Grandma of Katrina and Andrew; Justin, Jacqui, Brendan and Liam; Micaela and Bevan; Rhys and Nicole and their partners. Step-Grandma of Luke. Loved Great-Grandma of Ben, Mad-dison and Lily. Special thanks to Tongala Aged Care for their wonderful care of Dorothy during the last few months. In our hearts you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day.

ANGLICAN PARISH OF LOCKINGTON

St. David’s Milloo Wednesday Jan 7 - 7:30 pm Home Church at Phil Collins

DONATIONS RECEIVED - THANKS Betty Cunnington

Pentreath’s Collection Tin

OP SHOP Volunteers of op shop St. Marys parish of Lockington wish to thank every-

one for their patronage and all donations during 2015. We are closed until Monday, February 1st. We wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas and

New Year, with all the blessing of Jesus birth Dot Pearse, Coordinator.


FROM THE MAYOR

I extend my warmest wishes to all who live, work and vol-unteer in Campaspe. I hope you have a wonderful Christ-mas and New Year, and enjoy spending quality time with loved ones as you reflect on the year past and look to-wards the year ahead. As I reflect on the year that was, I am reminded of how fortunate we are to live somewhere as stunning as Cam-paspe. The shire has so much to offer in terms of lifestyle, events, community groups and location. I have been privileged to attend many community events this year, which highlighted to me the strong community spirit and the enormous positive impact that volunteers have in their towns and districts. What a wonderful asset to Campaspe. As I head into my second term as Mayor, I look forward to

the year ahead, and am confident that our enthusiastic and hard working team of Councillors will make the best decisions we possibly can. Together with all our commu-nities, I believe we will continue to make the shire a wonderful place to live and work. Our Customer Service Centres will close at 3pm on Thursday, 24 December and reopen on Mon-day, 4 January. For emergency works, call 1300 666 535. On behalf of the staff and Coun-cillors at Shire of Campaspe, I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a brilliant 2016.

Cr Leigh Wilson Mayor

SHIRE OF CAMPASPE NEWS

LEARN TO SWIM THIS SUMMER Lockington pool will run a Learn to Swim program from Monday, 11 January to Friday, 15 January for children aged four years and above. The program includes five 30 minute sessions on

each day, pool entry and a certificate of achievement on completion. Enrol-ments close on Wednesday, 23 December. Enrol at pool kiosk or call Echuca War Memorial Aquatic Centre on 5480 2994.

CHRISTMAS SERVICE HOURS

CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRES Centres close 3pm on Thursday, 24 December and re-open on Monday, 4 January. For emergency works, call 1300 666 535.

TRANSFER STATIONS Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day.

LOCKINGTON POOL Closed on Christmas Day only.

WASTE & RECYCLING No changes to kerbside collections over the Christmas and New Year pe-riod. Please remember to put your bin out the night before collection.

LOCKINGTON POOL IS OPEN

School Term Weekdays 3pm - 6pm Weekends 1pm - 6pm

School Holidays 1pm - 6pm

Fees across all facilities

Season Pass Fees 2015/2016 Family $130 Adult $75 Concession/Child $50

Casual Fees 2015/2016 Family $15 Adult $4.50 Concession/Child $3.5

Lockington Senior Citizens Bowls Report The Senior Citizens had their Christmas Luncheon on 4th December at the Locky Hotel, which was well attended

and enjoyed by all. The winners of the spring carpet bowls competition were awarded their well earned early

Christmas presents. As expected, the results all rested on the last two games played on 30th November. The Black

team of Mick Brown, Gwen Dunstan and skipped by Madge Cunnington, in the absence of Norm Bacon, put

on a dominant display of draw bowling in both games, leaving the Red team of Ebel Kuiper, Don Smith and

Rolly Head in it’s wake, with scores of 51 shots to 29, and

49 to 31, which changed the final results of the competi-tion. The final results were as follows: Madge Cunning-

ton, Ebel Kuiper and Rolly Head all finished on 40 points, but Madge with her teams score in the last two games,

was able to get a better aggregate to take the top spot. The best overall aggregate score went to Gwen Dunstan,

and Mick Brown who was only able to play just half of the games, had the best win/lose margin, only losing one

game. We are now taking a break until the first Monday in February, so here’s to a Merry Christmas and a Happy

New Year to you all.

SENIOR CITIZENS REPORT

Our Club wound up the year with our Christmas dinner at the Hotel on the 4th December. A lovely roast meal and desserts were partaken of, mingled with several raffles being drawn, including lucky door tickets. Norm Bacon was the winner of the hamper, congratulations to all winners. A Kris Kringle present was delivered to everyone and all enjoyed a lovely windup. Roly presented prizes to the winners, and gave a report on the carpet bowls played each Monday. Ian Maddison, representing the Shire, thanked us for inviting him and wife Kathy, and stated how important Senior Citizens Clubs are in these towns. To finish up, we sang our theme song “When We Are Together”. Our Club is now in recession until February 19th, 2016 – 1:15pm at the Community Centre. We wish everyone a happy and safe festival season,

and look forward to having new members with us next year.

Dot Pearse, Secretary

Lockington Senior Citizens Club Inc.

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EULOGY OWEN J O’BRIEN (1938 – 2015).

Owen was born in April, 1938, at Elmore, the second child and eldest son of Owen Gregory O’Brien (better known as ‘Bud’) and Dorothea Agnes O’Brien (nee Smith). In subsequent years, he and his older sister, Aileen, were joined by their younger siblings, Neville, Maureen, Angela, Donald, Deidre, Colleen and Maurice. Owen had wonderful memories of his earliest years, which were spent on the O’Brien property, “Willow Bank”, at Tennyson. He often spoke of the childhood games he played there with his sisters and brothers, sometimes joined by visiting cousins or by their neighbour Bill Cant; of hunting for treasures in the remains of the blacksmith shop and other interesting places, and of finding birds’ nests and the occasional snake; of rabbiting, with Neville and their dog; and of checking on the sheep with Bud in the gig – Bud whistling, or singing “Toora-loora-loora” as they went, and had many more stories of times spent there. The gig featured quite a bit in Owen’s early recollec-tions. It provided the children with their means of travel-ling to and from school at Tennyson. Initially, those trips were made with their mother, Doss sometimes driving the gig, though more often it was driven by Alec McBean (called ‘Horace’ by some of the older family members). Later the driving became Owen’s responsibility. Alec McBean was a significant figure in Owen’s early child-hood memories. As ‘odd job’ man on the family property, he often kept an eye on the young O’Briens, was a great favourite with all of them, and was sadly missed when he died. Owen’s first day at school was traumatic – He didn’t want to go, and had no wish to remain there. Ever after-

wards, he remembered having been locked in the school porch to prevent him from trying to run right home again. Fortunately, better days followed with happier memo-ries of his fellow students, who included the McIntyres, Clees, McAuliffes and Pallings among others, and of his teachers; in particular the Head Teacher, Mr Yates, who Owen said was a former Olympic athlete. When he had completed Grade 6 at Tennyson, Owen was enrolled at the Echuca High School. There was no school bus operating between Tennyson and Echuca so, for a time, Owen spent each week in Lockington with his Smith grandparents and his Uncle Frank. His recollec-tions of his introduction to High School included being briefed by his cousin Noel about what to expect from other students in the way of ‘initiation’. There were also stories of exciting bus trips, with Jimmie Henderson at the wheel, and mischievous hijinks, often set in motion by another cousin, Vin. Owen’s final year of secondary education was spent as a boarder at Assumption College, Kilmore, being taught by the Marist Brothers. Owen always felt that he had come as something of a disappointment to his fellow students at Assumption – Surely a first cousin of a VFL great like Nobby O’Brien should have been a keen and talented football player!!?? That year did not feature among Owen’s happier memories. He missed his home and family, and Kilmore was much too cold. However, he did well academically, and the Brothers urged his Dad to keep him there to matriculate, but Owen wanted only to leave and to go home to work on the family farm. Some years earlier, the O’Brien family had left “Willow Bank” and moved into a house that they generally referred to as ‘Jones’s’. Being close to the township of Lockington, it enabled the younger children to attend primary school there, and to access the school bus to Echuca when it became their turn to go to secondary school. On leaving Kilmore, Owen settled into life at ‘Jones’s’, helping around the house, and sometimes assisting his aunties at the O’Brien General Merchants business. He became a sort of general farm hand on the O’Brien Company properties, fencing with Noel and carrying out other tasks.

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Eulogy - Owen J. O’Brien (continued from previous page)

In the evenings, living at ‘Jones’s’ gave Owen a chance to join in Lockington’s social life; picture shows at the Memorial Hall, informal gatherings at the local café and later, the Saturday night dances. (His Auntie Madge – who never agreed to be called ’auntie’ – taught Owen to dance.) He enjoyed those dances, was a partner at a couple of local Debutant Balls, and for a time, he even filled the role of president of the Lockington Social Club. Those early years in Lockington after leaving school marked a fairly relaxed period in Owen’s life, but Bud had other plans to keep his boys occupied. The O’Brien Family Company had been wound up, with the various holdings going to different family members. Bud’s share included some irrigated land at Pine Grove East, where he decided to run a dairy farm. Owen’s brother Neville had also left school by this time, and he and Owen were sent to “bach” there, and to milk the cows. Dairying wasn’t Owen’s favourite occupation, but luckily there were occasional outlets. These included long, sight-seeing excursions, and hunting expeditions north of the river, with his brothers and their cousins, John and Jim Smith. Owen had a huge number of relatives, and he enjoyed the big family gatherings that frequently occurred for birthdays, anniversaries and the like. As his genera-tion reached their twenties, there were a whole string of engagement parties and weddings to attend. By this time, Owen owned a pretty good “Petri” camera, and he took dozens of colour slides of car trips and family events. Apart from family gatherings, there were other diversions. Television had come to Victoria, and he and Neville sometimes visited their Dullard or Coghill neighbours to watch programs like “Pick-a-Box”, or perhaps a Western. Owen always liked Westerns, both on the screen and in book form; a love he had inherited from his Mum. In addition, on at least one night a week, Owen and Neville would wash-up and set off to a Ball or dance somewhere; sometimes in Lockington, but often in Echuca, or Bendigo or further afield. As time moved on, the rest of the family left Lockington and settled on the farm at Pine Grove East. Bud had purchased a house for removal from Diggora, and it was relocated and renovated. It became a large comfortable home. Owen liked carpentry and was thoroughly involved in the work of altering and extending the house, and of constructing a new dairy. With the rest of the family on hand, some of the dairy work could now be done by others, so Owen took any opportunity that came his way to leave the cows behind. He made a couple of trips to Western Australia, learned to fly, and took on other types of work – tractor-driving, tomato-growing, cropping and hay contracting. He also developed an interest in attending Clearing Sales – an interest that he sustained over many years, and which led to his accumulating a vast collection of bits and pieces. And he still enjoyed going to dances and Balls. It was at a Ball at Heathcote in mid-1967, that Owen met his future wife Margaret Ellis. They married at Heathcote in September, 1968 and, after spending some time travel-ling through Central Australia, north to Darwin, and back to Victoria along Australia’s east coast, they set off for Western Australia with the intention of settling permanently there. They were there for six months be-fore homesickness got the better of them both and they headed east again.

Owen and Margaret purchased a house in Kennington where they lived for the next four years or so. Their first child, Owen William, was born in late 1969; their second son Patrick was born in mid-1971, and son number three, Eugene was born early in 1974. In that time, Owen studied Civil Engineering part-time, and began working for the Engineering Branch of the Postmaster General’s Department – better known nowadays as Telstra. Owen was doing fairly well at work and was filling an administrative role when the opportunity to return to farming came his way. He realised that was what he really wanted to do and, in the latter part of 1974, he and Marg and the three boys left Bendigo and went to live on the irrigated dairy farm at Pine Grove East. Young Owen started school at Lockington the following year, with Pat and Eugene later joining him there. Owen’s and Marg’s daughter Roisin was born in early 1976, and their youngest son Eris, two years later. Their second daughter, Mairead was born in mid-1980. Ten years went by very quickly on the farm at Pine Grove East, but they were not easy years. Owen first encountered the rural recession of the 1970s, and then the severe drought conditions of the early 1980s. The Bendigo house had been sold to purchase the dairy herd but, as time went on, Owen came to realise yet again that he really didn’t enjoy milking cows. The herd was sold and, in 1984, shortly before the birth of their youngest daughter Aillin, late that year, the family moved again. Owen followed the example set by Bud years earlier, and purchased a house for removal. This was relocated to Owen’s dryland property at Pine Grove, and he and Marg and the children settled there. Over the next few years Owen did some cropping, but concentrated mainly on livestock; cattle at first and later, sheep. He also took on some off-farm employment. Owen lived at Pine Grove for the rest of his life. He took pride in seeing his children achieve well academically,

graduate, pursue careers and, for most of them, marry and form their own families. His eighteen grandchildren

were welcomed with love by their Pop, Papa, Poppy and

Nandad – Owen never did decide what he wanted to be called! His life held many happy times, but there were

times of sadness, too; the accidental deaths of his sister Aileen and three of her children, and of Owen’s nephew

and godson, Darren; and the loss of his parents, Bud and Doss. Within his immediate family, Owen suffered the

loss of his toddler grandson Sean, and his loved son Patrick. His daughter-in-law Fiona died in late 2014.

Owen’s own sudden death on 27 June, 2015, came as a shock to all who knew and loved him. He will be very

much missed.


ACTION CLUB OF LOCKINGTON

MONTHLY MEETINGS: 1st Wednesday - Dinner at Clubrooms

3rd Wednesday - Activity

President: Warren Jones: 0419 009 268

Secretary: Craig Ross: 0428 862 551

Cricket Nets & Sports Ovals. Indoor Netball, Basketball, Badminton & Tennis

BAMAWM RECREATION RESERVE with Indoor Stadium

available for hire day and night Rate $8 per hour plus $2 light coin meter Meeting & Social Rooms for Private Hire

Ph: Leo Tonini 54865320 0402788583

LIONS CLUB OF LOCKINGTON

DISTRICT SERVICE CLUB

Serving Our Community Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays

Lockington Hotel

President Lion: John Van Den Bosch

5486 2480

Secretary Lion: Neil Haines 5486 8220

Weller and Barlow

Pharmacy Nish St Echuca

For Deliveries of

Medicines & Prescriptions

Phone 5480 6011 or

Fax 5480 2486 Week days only

ECHUCA CHEMIST

OPEN Monday to Friday Saturday 9am - 4pm Sunday 9am - 4pm

Beauty Products - Vitamins - Prescriptions - Fragrances

192 HARE STREET

Phone: 5482 6666

LOCKINGTON COMMUNITY CENTRE

BOOKINGS CALL RAY 5486 2572

Or if you cannot contact Ray phone Bev 5486 2467

LOCKINGTON

RECREATION RESERVE

Bookings now made with

Donna Tink:

54862697 or 0458 101 660

If you cannot contact Donna,

phone Wendy Sims 0427868307

or 54868307 and leave message.

Sales of Honda & Suzuki motor-cycles, Cox, Cub Cadet, Yardman and MTD mowers, Makocraft boats. Service of all makes and Models. 116 Northern Highway Echuca

Phone 54823329

Highside Motorcycles,

Mowers and Marine

Salon hours: Monday closed

Tuesday 9.00am - Late Wednesday 9.00am - 6.00pm

Thursday 9.00am - Late Friday 9.00 - 5.00pm

Saturday open by appointment

•SPRAY TANS •WAXING •FACIALS •HAIR EXTENSIONS •ALL HAIR SERVICES Using all ammonia free products

Ph: (03) 5486 2275Ph: (03) 5486 2275Ph: (03) 5486 2275Ph: (03) 5486 2275

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LOCKINGTON & DISTRICT BUSH NURSING CENTRE INC.

Registered Number: A11551

Caring for the Lockington Community

HOURS: 8.30am to 4.30pm Mon-Fri

Pathology Collection Daily, Nursing Care Doctors Tues &Thurs 9.30am-4.30pm

Podiatrist Every Monday Massage Therapist Weekly

Appointments Phone: 54862544

COMMUNITY HEALTH RETAIL

YOGA & MEDITATION Mondays 7.00 - 8.15 pm

during school terms BER room, Lockington School

Cost: $13 per session (10% discount if paying full term upfront)

Dates: 13 April ~ 22 June (not June 8th) 13 July ~ 14 September 5 Oct. ~ 7 Dec. (not Nov. 2nd)

Bookings essential to

Leanne Holmberg 0429 978 310

ISSUE #785 - December 18, 2015

We are closing for the

week between

Christmas and New

Year. Business as usual

from January 5th

.

0428 826 743

Andrew Colvin (Formally Eade Transport)

Servicing the local district.

LivestockLivestock CarriersCarriers

Phone/Fax 5486 2419 Open 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday

Closed Saturdays

LOCKINGTON POST OFFICE

- BANK@POST BANKING

- (Incl. CBA, NAB, Bendigo)

- ELECTRONIC BILLPAY

- Citylink Passes & Fax Service

- Stationery & $1 Cards

- Prepaid mobile & internet recharge

Your Local

Dairy Cattle Specialist

• Dairy Herds • Export Heifers • Cull Cows • Lines of Heifers

LEE HAMILTON 0418 352 366 Rochester

PENTREATH’S ABN 98004817243

Supermarket - Hardware

Newsagency - Liquor

Bakery - Catering

Elgas

Davey Pumps Sales & Repairs

Open 7 Days

Phone 54862200

fax 54862405

Lockington Rd. Lockington

Moran's Water

Deliveries

Servicing - Rochester, Elmore,

Lockington, Echuca & Districts

0418558578

1 - 3 Archibald Street

Lockington

5486 2256 0408 586 460

Lunches Tuesday - Sunday Dinners Tuesday - Saturday

Meals all other days by arrangement.

All meals available as take-away

Daryl is servicing the Echuca, Lockington, Bamawm and

Rochester Area Specialising in Fat and Store Cattle, Dairy and Export Heifer

Sales Contact Daryl Collins

on 0427 882 227

RETAIL RETAIL RURAL

Peter Bongiovanni E L OCKINGTON NGINEERING

Mechanical repairs to trucks, cars,

tractors, machinery &

Cummins Diesel Engines

Spare Parts - Castrol Lubricants

Phone: 5486 2215

Mobile: 0408 511 829

27 Pannoo Road Lockington 3563

Email:[email protected]

Ian: 0428 505 053 Neil: 0427 505 053 Andrew: 0448 180 281

Luke McMahon: 0409 454 208 Shepparton Lindsay: 0419 520 743

Tuesday morning Live Weight Scales & calf pick up. Selling at Echuca Prime Sale fortnightly & store sale

monthly. Shepparton Prime Sale Weekly. Export Cattle & Water Trading

www.maddisonlivestock.com.au

Lockington Tel: 54862347

Our financial solutions include:

• Insurance Protection

• Superannuation Solutions

• Investment Strategy

• Retirement Planning

• Centrelink Benefits to Offset Your Retirement Savings

486 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo. Phone: 5443 4388

Stephen White Financial Services P/L is a Corporate Authorised Representative (ARN 236541) of NEO Financial Solutions P/L

AFSL 385845

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MARIA’S 13 Hopetoun St, Lockington

PH: 5486 2292


For all your

earthmoving needs

Contact Greg Smith:

Phone: 0428 865 277

G&T LASERING

The Carriages Vineyard 549 Kotta Road,

Echuca

Ph 5483 7767

or 0427 837767 [Cellar door by appointment

or wine available from

Pentreath’s Supermarket]

Automated Livestock

Feed Systems

Sales, Service and Spares

Grant Humbert

0428 106 132

Closed 24 December,

re-opens 6 January. Mim

and Staff wish everyone a

safe and merry Christmas.

Christmas / New Year Closure Dates

Thursday Dec 24th closes at 2.30pm Friday Dec 25th Closed Monday Dec 28th Closed Friday Jan 1st Closed

Doctor’s Clinics Dec 22nd - Dr Patrick Dec 24th - Dr Sam Dec 29th - Dr Patrick Dec 31st - Dr Sam Jan 5th - Dr Patrick Jan 7th - no doctor

Tai Chi have their last session 17th Dec resuming again 11th January 2016.

Lockington & District

Bush Nursing Centre Inc.

Issue: 87—DECEmber 2015

Lockington & District Bush Nursing Centre Inc. 31 Pannoo Road Lockington Vic 3563 Ph: 03 5486 2544 Fax: 03 5486 622 email: [email protected]

In an emergency, call triple 000 or for expert health information and advice phone

-Nurse-on-call 1300-60-60-24 (24hours a day—7 days a week)

The Staff wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year

Centre Phone Enquiries Could clients wishing to contact the centre please ring the main number 54862544

rather than the Centre mobile. This ensures a staff member can attend to your enquiry promptly and have the relevant booking sheets for appointments available

at the time of your call . It also minimises interruption whilst the nurse is on a home visit to a patient.

Centre staff can contact the Nurse on duty during visitation rounds if needed.

Many thanks

A Big Thankyou To all the Volunteers, occasional couriers & tradies from our Community who have helped the Centre during 2015. We appreciate your assistance to our staff, our board members, our patrons and our visiting health professionals. Thankyou to the community for supporting our Centre—whether it be participating in our fundraisers , using the Centre’s many facilities or keeping the Doctors clinic active in our town. Our statistics show how busy this Centre has been over the year servicing and supporting the Health needs of this Community. We look forward to your continued patronage of the Centre in 2016.


Dr. Patrick Nzegwu

Tuesdays from 9.30am

In order to keep these services coming to the Centre

USE IT OR LOSE IT!!!!

Lockington Bush Nursing Centre Centre Hours 8.30am—4.30pm Fasting Pathology—8.30am—9.30am

In an emergency dial 000 Nurses will automatically be paged by Ambulance Victoria and will always endeavor to come

to your assistance when able to do so

Mission Statement “To Serve and Support the Health Needs of the Lockington & District Community”

Vision “A Healthy Community

Dr. Samah Mansour

Thursdays from 9.30am

Podiatrist

Nicole Hocking

Mondays from 9.30am

Infant Welfare Nurse

Gena Kidd

Fridays Fortnightly

For Appointment

Ph: 1300 644 964

Well Women’s Clinic

Marg Fuller

$9.40 Concession

$14.50 for non Concession

Next Date: 9th Feb 2016

Diabetic Educator

Donna Robertson

To book: ring 54862544

Massage Therapist

Anita Bringold

Wednesdays 9.30am—3pm

Swiss Remedial, Reflexology, Shiatsu &

Huna Techniques

Planned Activity Group

Thursdays 10am—2pm

Yummy lunch & Fun Activities

Ph: Linda 1300 666 535

Strength & Balance

Monday & Wednesday

9am—10.30am

Ph: Linda 1300 666 535

Campaspe Shire

Immunisation Sessions

Thursday 17th December

10am—10.30am

No Appt Necessary

Community Car available

for Medical Appointments

Fees apply

FIRST AID KITS AVAILABLE from

$16.50 - ENQUIRE AT CENTRE


OVENS

GRAINS

LOCKINGTON BUYERS & SELLERS OF

WHEAT - TRITICALE - BARLEY - OATS Auger Supplied

Eddie & Janis Ovens

Mobile: 0427 300609

Lockington

Norm & Dot Moon Phone: 5486 5355

Specialising in supply of fill and carting of- • Filling for Cow Lanes • Feed Pads • Gravel and Sand • Loam, Packing Sand and Scoria

RESTDOWN ROAD, BAMAWM

GJ & MA Gardiner P/L

836 Middleton Road Bamawm

call Greg or Maree

Phone 5486 5230

Crushed Rock and Sand for cowlanes and driveways etc.

Hay Contracting and Sales Cartage of Rolls and Big Squares

Machinery Transport

� 1st & 2nd Grade Pipes

� Headwalls � Water Troughs � Concrete Post & Rail Fencing

507 Diggora Rd, Rochester Vic

Phone: 5484 1799 Fax: 5484 2077 Mobile: 0417107263 www.pipe.net.au

� Feed Troughs � Bay Outlets

“Think Pipe, Think Pipeworks”

Richy’s Spraying 0419 598 240

Phone: 5484 1094

For all your fertiliser needs including gypsum, lime & seed.

Mixing Plant for individual blends

BREAD MAKING FLOUR

PHOENIX PARK ANGUS

‘BUILT LIKE BRICKS’ Specialising in:

Calving ease – Kilograms – Quietness

Quality bloodlines sourced from round Australia

Bulls available from $1500 - $3000 Contact Christian Hickey 0428511628

or [email protected]

HUMBERT

LANDFORMING Phone: 0428 106 132

STONE’S DAIRY SERVICES

Pty. Ltd. 10 Lockington Road

Manager: Brett Stone

Shop: 5486 2229 Fax: 5486 2249 Mobile: 0428 862 655

* AMMTA Accredited Technician * Vats * Dairy Plant Installations * Machine Tests * Plant & Pump Services * Dairy Supplies

Fri: 9.15am - 5pm (closed 12 - 12.30pm)

S & J CONTRACTING Bamawm

• Direct Drilling - Roller Seeder • Hay Baling (Net) • Silage Baling & • Wrapping • Power Harrowing • Multi Discing

HAY CONTRACTING & PASTURE RENOVATION

Ph. 5483 2387 Mob. 0417 840 327

WAYNE KEMPTON BORE PUMPS

Now working in your area 15 years experience

Repairing old & supplying new Turbine & Submersible pumps No Job TOO BIG or small

M:0429 151 633 E:[email protected]

IRRIGATION SURVEY & DESIGN

• Whole Farm Plans • Community Drains • Reuse Systems • NVIRP Assistance & Advice • GPS Surveys • Irrigation Development Costing

All Irrigation & Drainage

Development Inquiries

Phone James Schroen 5486 2262

RURAL RURAL RURAL

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WRIGHT’S Haulage Contractors Haulage Contractors Haulage Contractors Haulage Contractors

& Grain Traders& Grain Traders& Grain Traders& Grain Traders

For all your feed grain requirements Bulk & General freight, fertiliser & Gypsum needs.

DAVID WRIGHT Tel: 5486 8343

Mob: 0428 505 609

EXCAVATOR HIRE Jeff & Clare Wickham Phone (03) 5486 5371 Mobile 0428 505963

Bamawm 3561

• Excavator Hire • Laser • Laser Bucket • Smudging • Truck and Trailer Hire for all your:- Rock, Sand, Soil & Fill.

ISSUE #785 - December 18 2015

Gardening & Mowing

Farm work & Painting

Odd jobs When you need a hand ring

Eric Bish 0429 770 858.

DORMAN’S ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS P/L

382 HIGH STREET, ECHUCA

∗ ALL TYPES OF

ELECTRICAL WORK

phone: 5482 4353

mobile: 0428 505 301

Reg. Vic 1607, NSW 35190

RC & HA KILSBY

Master Builder

Housing, Renovations & Additions

Phone: 5486 2578 Mobile: 0428 505 702

MBAV 5488, RBP DB-U-9157 ACN: 007 405 978

PRIGGS PLUMBING PTY LTD 78 - 80 MACKAY STREET

ROCHESTER 3561

Telephone: 5484 1042

[email protected]

Contact Priggs for all your plumbing and gas

requirements

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR &

SOLAR GRID CONNECT

INSTALLERS

Industrial – Rural – Commercial

Underground – Pump & Motors

• Electrical Contractor with over 10

years experience.

• Your local solar expert using only the

best quality products available.

Call us today for a no obligation free Call us today for a no obligation free Call us today for a no obligation free Call us today for a no obligation free

quote & inspectionquote & inspectionquote & inspectionquote & inspection P: 03 5486 5402 M: 0427 649 363

E: [email protected]

W: www.norlecsolar.com.au

Rec : 15607 (Vic) 161867C (NSW)

ABLAZE

ELECTRICAL

JOEL RANDALL

0438 00 78 78

Servicing Echuca &

surrounds

Split System Air

Conditioning.

Page 12

TRADE TRADE TRADE

BAMAWM FARM SERVICES

(Trading as PA & ML Stanford)

•Rural Fencing

•Mini Bobcat Hire - Rotovating;

Site Clearing; Post Hole Digging;

Leveling; Shed Cleaning (calves) etc.

"Your Second Hand"

Phone Phil Stanford

0429 865 424 / 5486 5424 A/H

All Concreting Services Dairy Yards * Silo Bases * Shed floors • Driveways • Verandahs & footpaths plain, coloured, exposed aggregate

Free Measure and Quote JAKE STEVENS P: 0439 003 290 E: [email protected]

G & K AUTOMOTIVE Workshop in the Bamawm Area

All new Equipment

FREE Pickup and Delivery

service in

the Rochester/Lockington

area.

Call Glen Viney today

0428 110 071

For a FREE no obligation quote.

Specialists in Commer-cial and Residential

Works including: Shower

Screens & repairs, Security Doors, Glass Splashbacks, Mirrors, Wardrobe Doors, Pergola Enclosures, Windows & Doors.

All glass repairs. Servicing Lockington/Bamawm

for over 10 years Phone: 5480 6694

Arctick Cert & REC - 25 Years Experience

• Industrial, Commercial, Rural, Domestic • A/C Services installations and Repairs for all Systems • All types of Electrical Works • Refrigeration Repairs & Servicing

Darryl Squires 0411 848 969 E: [email protected] www.squiresacelec.com.au

REC 13169 & ARC No. AU35957 ABN 24 758 558 318


MARKET STREET GARAGE

GENERAL SERVICING AND

REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES OF CARS

PHONE CON PEPPAS

0401 378 022

28 Market Street Lockington(300meters from the Heritage Complex)

Mon - Fri: 9.00am - 4.00pm

COMMUNITY NOTICES Page 13 ISSUE #785 - December 18, 2015

LIONS CHRISTMAS CAKES AND PUDDINGS

Available from Joe Chappel 5486 2226 or Lions Club members

Cakes: 1.5kg $16, 1kg $12, Puddings 0.9kg $12.

Lions Christmas Cakes are a major fund raising project of Lions Clubs in Australia. Funds raised are donated to projects that benefit the community

locally, nationally or internationally.

Larder 92Larder 92Larder 92Larder 92

10am to 4pm10am to 4pm10am to 4pm10am to 4pm

Weekends & Public HolidaysWeekends & Public HolidaysWeekends & Public HolidaysWeekends & Public Holidays

Devonshire Teas

Tasting Plates

Light Lunches

Local & Regional Wines

Specialised Preserves

Gift Boxes

92 Railway Place, Elmore 92 Railway Place, Elmore 92 Railway Place, Elmore 92 Railway Place, Elmore

03 5432 665803 5432 665803 5432 665803 5432 6658

““““Just like goingJust like goingJust like goingJust like going

to Gran’s”to Gran’s”to Gran’s”to Gran’s”

You are invited to the

BAMAWM CHRISTMAS PARTY Sunday, December 20, 12.30pm Bamawm Recreation Reserve

T20 Friendly Jumping Castle Santa Visit

BBQ Cold drinks Please BYO chairs and picnic

blanket. NO BYO alcohol

as the bar will be open Hosted by BLUCC and Bamawm Recreation Reserve Committee.

LOCKINGTON LIONS CLUB The Lockington Lions Club invite

interested district youths to participate in the

2016 Lions Youth of the Year program.

If you’re aged above 15 years, and under 19 years of age as at 30th June 2016, and an

Australian citizen, then you are eligible. Club level judging will be held in February 2016,

date to be advised. Give it a go! Contacts:

Margaret Dowie – 03 5483 7559 David Hammond – 03 5486 8212 or Bill Roberts, Co-ordinator.

Straw – Wheat 5x4 Rolls

$100 per Tonne + GST.

Phone: 0428 505 809 or 0417 840 327

FOR SALE

AUSTRALIA DAY MONDAY,

JANUARY 26, 2016

The Lions Club of Lockington present

BREAKFAST IN THE PARK 8.30 – 9.45am

Flag Raising 10.00am Speaker: Peter Hyden, who

became a paraplegic following a road accident. Peter now devotes

a lot of time para-cycling. Come and join in.

MILLOO CWA

invite you to celebrate this special day at the Milloo Hall 7:00 pm for 7:30pm

Cold meats and salads will be served.

Guest speaker (tba) All welcome.

The Schroen family wishThe Schroen family wishThe Schroen family wishThe Schroen family wish everyone a Merry Xmas andeveryone a Merry Xmas andeveryone a Merry Xmas andeveryone a Merry Xmas and importantly a safe Xmas season. importantly a safe Xmas season. importantly a safe Xmas season. importantly a safe Xmas season. We want all our customers to We want all our customers to We want all our customers to We want all our customers to arrive home safely after festive arrive home safely after festive arrive home safely after festive arrive home safely after festive drinks so offer...drinks so offer...drinks so offer...drinks so offer...

• free parmie mealfree parmie mealfree parmie mealfree parmie meal for designated driver for designated driver for designated driver for designated driver • Courtesy BusCourtesy BusCourtesy BusCourtesy Bus • Are for swagsAre for swagsAre for swagsAre for swags

For information, please contact For information, please contact For information, please contact For information, please contact the hotelthe hotelthe hotelthe hotel

Have a safe and Merry ChristmasHave a safe and Merry ChristmasHave a safe and Merry ChristmasHave a safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!and a Happy New Year!and a Happy New Year!and a Happy New Year!

Xmas Eve - open till late (Parmie Night)

Xmas Day - Closed

Boxing Day - 1pm - 6pm Sunday 27th - 12 noon - 6pm

Monday 28th - Closed

Tuesday 29th - 2pm - 6pm Wednesday 30th - Normal Hours New Years Eve - Normal Hours New Years Day - Normal Hours

COMMUNITY NOTICES Page 14 ISSUE #785 - December 18, 2015

LOCKINGTON MENS SHED

Last working day Tues 22 December. Shed open until 12 on Thursday 24

December to pick up projects only.

Shed opens again on Thursday 7th

January.

NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE closes Noon Thursday 24 December

and re-opens on Tuesday, January 12.

Special event: Australia Day Eve...

Outdoor movies at the park.

Stay tuned for more details. We would like to wish everyone a safe and

wonderful Christmas and New Year.

RED KNIGHTS MOTORCYCLE CLUB are proud to present their

2ND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LOLLY RUN

to be held on Saturday 19th December at Lockington Lions Apex Park

Starting at 5.30pm BBQ supplied by Lockington Lions Club

Raffles, games Y..and lots of fun There may even be a visit from Santa

himself. All enquiries to Phil

Gritty 0487 703 418

AMPED HAIR GAINS LEANNE

Former local, L e a n n e (N icho lson) Hansen has joined the

Amped Hair team and is available on Tuesdays for all hair needs and waxing. Leanne lives in Rochester and has many years of hairdressing experience having owned her own salon prior to having her three daughters.

NEW ADVERTISING COSTS

As per the Locky News Meeting notes in Issue #782 November 6, casual advertising charges will be raised by a nominal 10% as of our first edition for 2016, in order to meet rising costs.

We trust all Advertisers will understand.

New prices are:

Local Minimum $8.50

1/4 page $24.50 1/2 page $30.50 full page $61.00

Non-Local Minimum $12.50 1/4 page $30.50 1/2 page $36.50 full page $73.00

Flier Insert $40.00

ROCHY GLASS Glass/Glazing/Mirrors

Supply and fit timber & aluminium

• Windows • Security Doors

• Flyscreens • Shower Screens

• Sliding Wardrobe Doors

• Flyscreens Residential Locksmithing

Phone 0421 839 206

Email: [email protected]

THE WELL

WOMEN’S CLINIC

will visit

Lockington next on

Tuesday, January 11th

Phone 5486 2544 for appointments.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Shire of Campaspe Immunisation

Session at Bush Nursing Centre

For adults, children and infants

Thursday January 21st 10 to 10:30 am

Flu immunizations available Cost $23

NEW AND USED

VEHICLES,

SERVICE &

PARTS

At Echuca Toyota our Service Department only use genuine Toyota

parts and accessories all technicians are factory trained for your peace of mind. So come visit the friendly professional

team at Echuca Toyota.

101 NORTHERN HIGHWAY ECHUCA PH 5482 3377

www.echucatoyota.com.au

NEW DEALERSHIP IN ECHUCA

SERVICE, PARTS, NEW VEHICLES, FINANCE

New facility complete range of Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge and Subaru vehicles. Warm personalised service, so come visit our team or call to book your

vehicle in for a service. 76 Northern Hwy., Echuca

(opposite Toyota) 5480 3611 www.echucajeep.com.au

www.echucasubaru.com.au

For all your general insurance needs

Business, Farm, Trade, Professional, Vehicle, Home Contact Terry Stanley

and Mary O’Brien t. 03 5447 2550 m. 0422 002 733

e. [email protected] www.lockbourneinsurance.com.au

CASUAL ADVERTS Page 15 ISSUE #785 - December 18, 2015

Mark Ryan Legal GP

Australian Legal Practitioner Member Law Institute of Victoria

183 Wharparilla Road Wharparilla, 3564

PO Box 2235 Echuca, 3564 Tel: 03 5483 7425 / 0429 580 035 Email: [email protected]

ABN: 19 397 519 695

The St Paul's CHRISTMAS SHOP, 8 Myers St, Bendigo sells a range of toys, cards, calendars and

other small gifts for more than 30 different charities All the money made goes back to the charities.

The store, open until December 20, is located in the hall at St Paul's Cathedral and is open weekdays from 10am to 4pm and on

Saturday from 10am to 1pm.

DEADLINE SET FOR MOBILE BLACK SPOT NOMINATIONS IN MURRAY

Dr Sharman Stone is calling for nomina-tions of mobile black spot areas in the Murray electorate to be submitted by December 31st for Round 2 of the Mo-bile Black Spot Program. “The Federal Government has commit-ted $60 million which will help provide new or upgraded mobile coverage in Murray through Round 2 of the Mobile Black Spot Program. We have over 16,000 square kilometres of land in our electorate, which can make it difficult to get good mobile phone service in some places. The Black Spot Program gives our communities who have poor mobile coverage the opportunity to apply for more mobile phone infrastructure. “In Round 1 the Murray electorate nomi-nated 151 black spot areas and 100 of those nominated places received an upgraded service. This equated to $1.3 million spent on upgrading services in Murray. “It also means we still have at least 51 places in Murray that need upgraded mobile service. I strongly encourage everyone to make a submission to im-prove our mobile coverage,” Sharman Stone said. “The competitive selection process is scheduled to begin in early 2016, and the Government expects to be in a posi-tion to announce the successful loca-tions under Round 2 by the end of 2016. “Black spot nominations for Round 2 of the Program can be made online at www . c ommun i c a t i o n s . g o v . a u /blackspots or emailed to me at [email protected],” Sharman Stone said.

Rochester & Elmore District Health Service Pascoe St, Rochester Vic 3561 Ph: 5484 4400 fax: 5484 2291 www.redhs.com.au

www.redhs.com.au

Rochester & Elmore District Health Service More than a hospital

CHRISTMAS ARRANGEMENTS AT REDHS Please be advised that REDHS reception will be closed on Wednesday 23 December and again from 12.30pm on Thursday 24 December through to Monday 4 January 2016. • REDHS Primary Care services will be closed from Wednesday 23 December and reopen on Monday 4 January. • Planned Activity Group will have their last session for participants on Monday 21

December and will return on Monday 18 January 2016. • District Nursing Services will continue to operate over the Christmas and New Year

period, the exception of Christmas Day (25 December). The District Nurses can be contacted on 5484 4422.

• Radiology will provide services on 24 December and will then close until Monday 4 January 2016.

• Campaspe Medical Centre will close on Christmas Eve and will return on Tuesday 29 and will also again for New Years Day on Friday 1 January.

• Dorevitch Pathology will close on Christmas Eve and reopen on Monday 4th January. The Board of Management, Executive and staff would like to wish our community a very merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous new year. We extend our sincere appreciation for the support from all our clients, residents, patients and their families throughout 2015.

VOLUNTEERS CHRISTMAS LUNCH On 8 December, REDHS hosted its annual Volunteers

Christmas lunch with approximately 80 volunteers attending.

Guests enjoyed a traditional Christmas lunch of roast turkey

and vegetables, ham off the bone, followed by pavlova and

Christmas pudding. CEO Anne McEvoy thanked the

volunteers for the wonderful contribution they make to

residents, patients, clients and family members. Staff

member Deb Leed provided the entertainment with an

interactive Christmas story, generating lots of laughter and

Christmas cheer. REDHS is proud to have a total of 120

volunteers who assist in many and varied ways. We wish all

our volunteers a very happy and safe Christmas and look

forward to working with you again in 2016.

NATIONAL RESPITE FOR CARERS Do you care for a relative who is either a frail older person or someone with a disability or chronic illness? If yes, you may be entitled to some respite through the National Respite for Carers Program (NRCP). The Program acknowledges that caring for someone who is unable to look after themselves is a physically and emotionally demanding commitment. NRCP understands that from time to time, in order to keep providing great care, carers often need the occasional break. This break is called respite. NRCP is available through REDHS for eligible clients and is delivered in the following situations: • Weekday centre based respite – this consists of the care recipient attending a supervised day program; • Weekday in home respite – this option is for those caring for people with dementia and dementia related

conditions; • Weekend respite – this is available on an annual basis and is available to eligible clients. Often carers find that by utilising a respite option, they are better able to continue caring for their loved ones and the care recipient remains at home longer. If you or someone you know is a carer and needs more information on the National Respite for Carers Program, please contact the REDHS Primary Care team on 5484 4465.

REDHS recently completed its Quality of Care Report, showcasing new initiatives, improvements and clinical programs throughout 2014/15. The Report was distributed recently in the Campaspe Valley News however if you missed the newspaper, you can collect a copy of the Report from REDHS reception or it can be accessed on our website at www.redhs.com.au/aboutus/publications



ELMORE LADIES TENNIS

Section 1. Doves 5/32 def Herons 1/20 Maddy Holt and Sherryn Pederson were on a roll, forming a great combination for the Doves to gain a marginal win over the Herons. Peacocks 4/33 def Rosellas 2/29 Peacocks Katie Condliffe, Pam Joyce, Jenny Holt and Toni Gunn all put up a fight to the last point which ended up a tight contest but the Peacocks prevailed. Kookaburras 5/32 def Lorikeets 1/28 Rachael Major, Naomi Bessell, Kathy Connors and Liz Mitchell were in sensational form outclassing the Lorikeets to come out winners for the day Section 2. Rnd 7 Emus (32-4). Def Pelicans (27-2) Well the first set went on for what seemed like eternity, with Emus taking it following a 13/11 Tie breaker with some sen-sational serving by Julie Leahy for the Pelicans. All were much relieved with it's completion, but with further close

ones the day was long over. Emus were the overall winners in the end after great play from both teams. Finches (28-3). Def Toucans (23-3) Finches met their match this week against Toucans, no other side has been able to keep Finches to three sets this sea-son. Megan Morgan's girls took it right up to Fay Haines' side who clinched the win through reduced margins in two of their losing sets. Magpies (28-3). Def Flamingoes (25-3) Magpies were able to fight off Flamingoes in a nail biter which saw Magpies fill in Sharna Chapman lead the charge in Janelle Mancer's absence. Lauren Coghill was in form for Flamingoes, while Beck Hocking was on song for Magpies as they took the day by three. Robins (27-4). Def Wrens (26-2) The tightest match of the day was on Court 9 as Robins clinched their win by one over Georgina's Roberts Wrens. After a topsy turvey start, Wrens went into the second last set with a six game lead only to see that diminish to one by it's end going down 6-1. That made Heather Hayes happy as her Robins clinched the final set 6-4 and with it the overall win for the day!

LOCKINGTON BOWLS CLUB REPORT

Dec 7: The weekly social bowls on Tuesday attracted a strong field of bowlers. Anne Lowrie, Phylis Macfarlane and Kath Palmer (s) were the dominating force to take home the trophies on the day. On Friday the women tackled Rich River Green in the round of mid-week pennant. Try as they always do, the opposition was too strong in the warm condi-tions. The final result favouring the visiting R.R.Green team 71-51 and all rinks up. In the club championships the field is slowly dwindling. Alan Kauffman defeated the in-form Ray Hanson to grab a spot in the last eight. Russell Shawcross had a vital purple patch to defeat Ken Main in a replay of the previous championship final 25-13. The scores were locked at 12 all after 20 ends before Shawcross reeled off six dou-bles to lead 24-12. Main collecting one shot while Shawcross closed out the game to win a place in the semi finals where he will meet Bill Musgrove who out-bowled Ken Gibbon in a close affair. Gibbon received a walkover from Roy Perks who is recovering from surgery. Graeme Turner defeated club President Phillip Cunnington in a clash of the left-handers while Frank Chugg defeated Tom Davis. In the 21 Up Presidents trophy Neil Haines outpointed Graeme Turner for a decisive victory. Ray Hanson thought all his birthdays had come as one when he held on to defeat a gallant Ken Gibbon while Russell Holman proved too consistent for Ken Cunnington. The 100 Up championship is underway with Tom Davis returning to the winners circle after a solid game against Roley Head to win 100-90. On the local club tourna-ment circuit members travelled to the Tongala / Bendigo Bank Fours. After a day of luckless bowls the four managed to return home with the lucky card draw that paid for all ex-penses. Talk about luck!! Bowlers are reminded of the double header tournaments in the New Year. The popular Cunnington Cup - Mixed Pairs will be held on Sun. January 3 starting at 1.00pm. Entries to Kath Palmer 5486 2314 or Chris Stewart 5486 2607. On Sat. January 9 the club will stage the annual Moama Bowling Club supported Open Fours commencing t 9.30am. A top day of bowls is assured. Contact Chris Stewart 5486 2607 for details. Early entries are encouraged. Dec 14: The women travelled to Rich River on Tuesday to enjoy the annual Christmas break-up between the two clubs. A great day of bowls, fun and laughter made for the Christ-mas spirit and all wished each other a Merry Christmas and safe and happy New Year for 2016. In the final round of mid-week pennant before the Christmas - New Year break, our

division one team lost the might of the Moama squad losing all rinks in the 50-102 loss. The Rhonda Gallagher rink had a real battle against the Beryl Eddy four being 21 all with one end to play only to lose 21-23. Pennant will resume on Fri. January 15.. The club championships are almost decided. Russell Shawcross defeated Bill Musgrove in a thrilling semi-final to now place himself in a position to win back-to-back titles. Alan Kauffman defeated Frank Chugg in another close game to gain a berth in the other semi-final where he meets Graeme Turner to decide the opponent to challenge Shaw-cross in the final. Don Isgro had his bowls on song to defeat Roley Head in a round of the Presidents trophy 21 Up cham-pionship. On the local tournament circuit the women domi-nated the recent Tongala Bowls Club Invitation Fours. Rhonda Gallagher and Marie Davie teamed up with Beryl Eddy and another Moama bowler to win the tournament while the Lockington rink of Lorraine Appleby, Phylis MacFarlane, Helen Pitts and Marie Malone (s) returned home with the Runners Up trophies. Well done. The happy trio of Russell Shawcross, David Lupton and Tom Davis (s) journeyed to Stanhope for the 2 bowl Triples event and played against a top grade field of bowlers. After the four games the trio were the only four game winner and collected the major prizemoney. Davis the skipper was responding on behalf of his team and congratulated Stanhope on a great day of bowls. Apparently the joy turned to a slight display of anxiety when he returned to his seat and found only five dol-lars in the envelope. Barry "Woppa" Williams was responsi-ble for the prank and the remaining prizemoney was found in the teammates envelopes. Several members attended the CVBD Super Veterans day of bowls and presentations at the Moama Bowling Club on Monday last. Club members Don Isgro, Don Smith, Roy Perks and Norm Bacon were re-cipients. Alan Kauffman, Tom Davis and Graeme "Doc" Hyden are on the supplementary list. Congratulations to all recipients and may your good bowls keep rolling. The club Christmas break-up is on Friday evening com-mencing at 6.30pm. Names to be listed for catering pur-poses. Club championships will be decided on Friday. Leanne McInnes and Rhonda Gallagher will play off for the championship on Friday morning at 10.00am. The mens championship will be played on Friday afternoon. Get well messages are extended to Les Forster and Roy Perks.

Bank Trading Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 10.00 am - 2.00 pm Thursdays & Fridays - 9.00 am to 12 noon, 12.45 pm to 4.00 pm

St. Mary’s Op Shop Mon & Wed 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Thu & Fri 10:00 am - 2:30 pm


MONDAYS

• Strength & Balance Class 9.00 am - Bush Nursing Centre

• Lockington & District T.O.W.N Club 6.30 pm - Bush Nursing Centre

(Activities Room)

• Senior Citizens Social Carpet Bowls I:15 pm - Lockington

Community Centre

TUESDAYS

• Men’s Shed 8.30 am - 3:00 pm Phone 5486 2683

• Dr. Patrick Nzegwu 9.30 am - 5.00 pm - Bush Nursing Centre. Phone: 5486 2544.

• Lockington Playgroup 10.00am - Noon - St. James Church Hall.

Enq: Tish Serpell 0400607174

• Ladies Social Badminton 10.00am - Bamawm Sports Centre. Enquiries: 5486 2272.

• Ladies Social Bowls 11.00am - BYO Lunch New bowlers welcome 6:00 pm - Practice

WEDNESDAYS

• Strength & Balance Class 9.00 am - Bush Nursing Centre.

THURSDAYS

• Dr. Samah Mansour 9.30 am - 12.30 pm - Bush Nursing Centre. Ph: 5486 2544

• Social Activity Day 10am - Bush Nursing Centre Ph: 5480 6701

• Men’s Shed 8.30 am - 3:00 pm Ph: 5486 2683

FRIDAY

• Mens Social Bowls 4:00 pm BBQ tea to follow New Bowlers welcome

SATURDAYS

• Bingo 7:15 pm - St. Joseph’s Hall, Campaspe St, Rochester.

Friday 18 Senior Citizens Meeting 1:15 pm at Snr. Citizens Rooms. Saturday 19 Cricket A Grade - Round 8 BLU v Stanhope Cricket B Grade - Round 11 Echuca South v BLU Christmas Lolly Run 5:30 pm Lions Apex Park Sunday 20 Heritage Complex Open: 1:00 - 4:00 pm On Duty: Des & Dorothy Bamawm Christmas Party 12:30 pm Bamawm Recreation Reserve Carols in the Park 5:00 pm Lions Apex Park Monday 21 Meals on Wheels: Action Group Sunday 27 Heritage Centre Closed. Lockington Pony Club Rally 10:00 am Scurrah Reserve. (contact Sherrin Harbour 0418 112 292) Monday 28 Meals on Wheels: St. Mary’s JANUARY Sunday 3 Heritage Complex Open: 1:00 - 4:00 pm On Duty: Lorry & Les Monday 4 Meals on Wheels: St. James Lockington Saturday 9 Cricket A Grade - Round 9 Rochester Tigers v BLU Cricket B Grade - Round 12 BLU v Rochester United

Sunday 10 Heritage Complex Open: 1:00 - 4:00 pm On Duty: Fenton & Beryl Monday 11 Meals on Wheels: Lions Club Saturday 16 Cricket A Grade - Round 10 BLU v Tongala Cricket B Grade - Round 13 Girgarre v BLU Sunday 17 Heritage Complex Open: 1:00 - 4:00 pm On Duty: Joe & Julie & Kevin Monday 18 LOCKY NEWS TYPING DAY ITEMS CLOSE 10 am, BUT PREFERRED BY FRIDAY 15 please

COMPILING DATES 2016

(3 week break)

787- February 8

788- February 22

789- March 7

790- March 21

791- April 4

792- April 18

793-May 2

794-May 16

795-May 30

796-June 13

797-June 27

798- July 11

799- July 25

800- August 8

801- August 22

802- September 5

803- September 19

804- October 3

805- October 17

805- October 31

806- November 14

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