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Lots on at Locky Rally

Not only did the beautiful weather have people bringing their vintage tractors, Local Gold!!! trucks, cars, stationary engines etc to Lockington & District Living Heritage st Complex’ 21 rally, but market stalls, supporters of the home grown talent con- Congratulations to Jayden Wright cert, and especially the great display of ‘Scarecrows’ had a great influence on who recently won GOLD why one should visit Lockington on April 21 and 22. in Ten Pin Bowling Photos on this page coutesy of Beryl Marshall at the National Games 2018

in Adelaide. Left - Australian built Haflinger 1964 We are so proud of you Jayden! Below—VW’s lined up

Left - Steam car & Roadster

Right - Line up of “Prince” cars

Inside This Issue…..

2 Rally photos Right - Old spanners & Adjustables display 3 Notices & Landcare Report 4 School News 5 Scarecrow Comp. Winners 6 & 7 Annual Adverts 8 & 9 Casual Adverts 10 & 11 Annual Adverts Left - Ella concentrates on magicians Rocco & Jye 12 & 13 LBU Football & Netball 14 Locky Golf & Shire News Below left—Dan Dockery, Greg Hann & James 15 Locky Bowls Schroen

16 Calendar Below The Healers, Steve Wickham & Neil Tay- - lor Next Typing Date MONDAY, May 7 Entries by 10am (Earlier if possible please) See page 2 for details

This week’s Locky News was prepared by…

Alison Stewart, Marilyn Baker, Lorraine Appleby

See Page 2 for contact and publishing details. Registered No A0024058N ABN 68 147 443 610 Email: [email protected] Disclaimer: The views expressed are those of the contributors and not necessarily those of the Publisher, Lockington Community News Inc. This paper is prepared for you by volunteers to help our community stay alive. Subscriptions Available. Page 2 ISSUE #840 - April 27, 2018

Lockington & District Living Heritage Complex Complex: 5486 2515 - Open Sunday’s 1pm to 4pm or by appointment President: Joe Chappel 5486 2226 - Secretary: Beryl Marshall 5486 2353 Website: http//www.lockingtonvic.com.au

2018 Tractor Rally Photos (courtesy of robspictures.zenfolio.com)

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Birth Anglican Parish of Rochester & Barbara and Neville Lockington Funston of Lockington and Maureen and St. Mary's Lockington John Pollock of Every Sunday - 11.00am Moama welcomed the Combined Service at Lockington on Sunday 29th April at 11AM birth of their granddaughter, Hailey Sienna, on April 5. So too did par- Holy Trinity Rochester ents Tracey and Matthew Pollock. Every Sunday - 9.00am

Hailey, born at Echuca hospital, Enquiries: ph 5484 1054 weighing 4085g (9lb) is a sister for

Jordan 20, Ebony 18, Cooper 13, Mrs Doris Brown nee Jasper St James and Cody 11. is turning 100 years of age Community Church

on the 9th of May 2018. Death Doris grew up at Pine Grove East Every Sunday - 10.00 am and with her husband Alan Contacts: FAULKS (nee Broom) Jacqui and 4 children Pastor Bill Cochrane Members of the Bamawm Golf Club moved to Mt Barker WA 0427 865474 wish to pass on their deepest sym- in 1968. or Edwin Keele 5484 3117 pathy to Peter, Meaghan and Paul, The family are celebrating

Elizabeth and Corey this major achievement. and their extended fami- ly, on the sudden pass- The postal address is: ing of Jacqui. 34281 Albany Highway Catholic Church They also pass on con- ALBANY WA 6330. dolences to Geoff, Peter, Tessa and John. Thank you, St Canice's, Lockington Dennis Jasper 9.00 am Sunday Mass on just the 1st, 3rd and (if there is one) 5th Sundays of every month As you get older you will understand St Joseph's, Rochester CONGRATULATIONS to Doris Sunday 10.30 am,12 noon (Latin Mass) more and more Brown nee Jasper formerly of Pine Sacred Heart, Elmore that it’s not about Grove East Via Lockington who Saturday Vigil 6.30 pm will celebrate her 100th birthday what you look like on 9 May. Doris and her husband or what you own, Allan still live on their farm near Uniting Church it’s about the person Albany Western . Bamawm Fiona Zambonetti you’ve become

April 29 - 11.00am Parish service at Rochester May 9 - 9.00am Landcare report: Contacts: Our Annual meeting was held at the Lockington Hotel on Ray Wakefield 5486 2592 Thursday 5th April, with John Wright remaining President Graeme Haines 5486 2284 and Wendy Sims as Secretary/Treasurer. During the last 12 months we have been fortunate to have had a wide range of Psalm 95, V 1. guest speakers, Andrew Crossman - growing Avocados, Shane Weller - growing Walnuts, David Hammond - growing hemp and Faye and Andrew Oh come , let us sing to the Bail educating us about the native flowers on their property. We have ex- Lord! Let us panded our weather probes which can be accessed at locking- shout joyfully to tonlc.weebly.com at any time. the rock of our salvation. At our meeting Shari Ranking from the North Central Catchment Manage- ment Authority, spoke to us about her previous work in Queensland on the gas fields and later in pastoral areas covering a huge land area stretching from Normanton to Mt Isa and across towards the east coast. Meals on Wheels New members are most welcome, we meet on the second Thursday night of even months at the Lockington Hotel at 7pm, commencing with a meal prior To be collected 11.30 am to the meeting. April 30 Catholic Ladies - This year our major project is the planting of trees along the old Elmore rail- May 7 - Bush Nursing Centre May 14 Bamawm Uniting Church way line, between ODonnell road and Diggora road. Come along and join - May 21 LBU Football Club us. - May 28 St James Eve Fellowship - June 4 Action Group Wendy Sims 0427 868307 -

Page 4 ISSUE #840 - April 27, 2018 On the last day of term we held Crazy Hair Day. Students were asked to make a gold coin donation to be forwarded

Lockington Consolidated to the Leukaemia Foundation. We raised approx. $300, great work! School News

Congratulations to Charlie Byrne who this week compet- ed at the State Swimming Championships in . To get to this stage Charlie had won his events in Echu- ca, then headed to Swan Hill to compete in the Regional Finals before heading to Melbourne. We are so proud of you Charlie, congratulations. Lockington Scarecrow Competition. The prep students, along with Deb and Mrs Connors spent a lot of time making scarecrows to enter into the local competition. Don’t they look great?

Save the Date – LCS is holding a Trivia night on Friday 18th May. Please contact the school for more infor- mation on 54862474

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LOCKINGTON ACTION CLUB OF RECREATION LOCKINGTON RESERVE

MONTHLY MEETINGS: Bookings now made with 1st Wednesday - Dinner at Clubrooms Donna Tink: 3rd Wednesday - 54862697 or 0458 101 660 Activity If you cannot contact Donna,

phone Louise Murray Amped hair would like to extend a huge President: thankyou to our Lockington clients for there Julian Pearce: 0428 844 489 ph 5486 5338 or 04 2886 5338 support over the years and continued support and well wishes with our move to Rochester..

HEALTH We are very pleased with how the Cricket Nets & Sports Ovals. new premises are coming along and we are Indoor Netball, Basketball, Badminton & Tennis ECHUCA excited to show off the new salon when we CHEMIST open on the 10th of April... BAMAWM RECREATION The new address is 53 moore st Rochester RESERVE (next to Kits Kafe) and the number is 54841370 although we can still be reached on with Indoor Stadium the old number... Beauty Products Vitamins available for hire day and night - - Keep an eye on Facebook for details of our Rate $8 per hour plus $2 light coin meter Prescriptions - Fragrances

official opening night for Champagne and

Meeting & Social Rooms for Private Hire 192 HARE STREET nibbles and a look around the salon.. Ph: Leo Tonini Phone: 5482 6666 Cathy and Keana 54865320 0402788583

DARBYTAX LOCKINGTON & DISTRICT BUSH NURSING CENTRE INC. 58 Lowry Street, Rochester Registered Number: A11551 Caring for the Lockington Community DISTRICT SERVICE CLUB Accounting / Tax / Audits HOURS: 8.30am to 4.30pm Mon-Fri

Serving Our Community Nursing Care & Pathology Contact : Doctors Tuesday 9.30am-4.30pm nd th Alan Darbyshire Meets 2 & 4 Wednesdays Allied Health by appointment 0419 584 060 Lockington Heritage Complex Email :

President Lion: Frank Chugg 5482 6986 Phone [email protected] Secretary Lion: Neil Haines 5486 8220 5486 2544

LOCKINGTON COMMUNITY CENTRE

BOOKINGS CALL RAY 5486 2572

Or if you cannot contact Ray phone Bev 5486 2467

Lockington District Coburn & Reid NEW AND USED Family VEHICLES, Pharmacy SERVICE & PARTS

Landcare Group 177 Annesley Street, Echuca At Echuca Toyota our Service President For Deliveries of Department only use genuine Toyota John Wright 0409 259 723 parts and accessories all technicians are Secretary Medicines & Prescriptions factory trained for your peace of mind. Wendy Sims 0427 868 307 So come visit the friendly professional

Phone 5480 6011 or team at Echuca Toyota. Meetings…7:30 pm at the Lockington Hotel Fax 5480 2486 101 NORTHERN HIGHWAY ECHUCA on the first Thursday Week days only PH 5482 3377 of even months www.echucatoyota.com.au (Feb, April, June, Aug, Oct, Dec) ISSUE #840 - April 27, 2018 Page 7 RETAIL RETAIL RETAIL

MARIA’S CAFE SERVICE PARTS NEW VEHICLES 13 Hopetoun St, Lockington FINANCE DEALERSHIP Ph: 5486 2292 Complete range of Jeep, Chrysler, * Breakfast * Lunch Dodge and Subaru vehicles. OPEN: Tuesday to Friday Warm personalised service, so come 8.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. visit our team or call to book your vehi- Saturday 8.30a.m. to 2.00p.m. cle in for a service. Brilliant coffee, scrumptious 76 Northern Hwy., Echuca (opposite Toyota) 5480 3611 desserts www.echucajeep.com.au (made by ‘Hann Made Sweets’), www.echucasubaru.com.au

Helen’s Takeaway

11 Hopetoun Street Servicing - Lockington Rochester, Elmore, Ph 5483 7767 Lockington, Ph 4408 7610 or 0427 837767 Echuca & Districts 0418558578 Open 7 days 6:30am to 9:00pm

RURAL

PENTREATH’S BAMAWM ABN 98004817243 FARM SERVICES Highside Motorcycles, Mowers and Marine (Trading as PA & ML Stanford)

Rural Fencing Sales of Honda & Suzuki motor - Mini Bobcat Hire - Rotovating; cycles, Cox, Cub Cadet, Yardman Site Clearing; Post Hole Digging; and MTD mowers, Makocraft boats. Leveling; Shed Cleaning (calves) Service of all makes and Models. Supermarket Hardware 116 Northern Highway Echuca - "Your Second Hand" Phone 54823329 Newsagency - Liquor Phone Phil Stanford Bakery - Catering 0429 865 424 / 5486 5424 A/H Elgas Lockington District Davey Pumps Sales & Buckley Business Centre Inc. Repairs Ph 5486 2683 Livestock Open 7 Days Monday to Friday Carrier 8am to 5pm

Saturday (Formally Eades/Colvin Transport) 8am to 12:30pm Servicing the local district.

Phone 54862200

fax 54862405 Matt Buckley Lockington Rd. Lockington 0428 826 743

Our financial solutions include:  Insurance Protection WRIGHT’S - BANK@POST BANKING  Superannuation Solutions Haulage Contractors & - (Incl. CBA, NAB, )  Investment Strategy Grain Traders - ELECTRONIC BILLPAY  Retirement Planning For all your feed grain requirements - Eastlink Passes & Fax Service  Centrelink Benefits to Offset Your Retirement Savings Bulk & General freight, fertiliser &

- Stationery & $1 Cards 486 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo. Gypsum needs.

- Prepaid mobile & internet recharge Phone: 5443 4388 DAVID WRIGHT Phone/Fax 5486 2419 Stephen White Financial Services P/L Tel: 5486 8343 is a Corporate Authorised Representative Mob: 0428 505 609 Open 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday (ARN 236541) of NEO Financial Solutions P/L Closed Saturdays AFSL 385845

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Shire of Campaspe Justice of the Peace

Immunisation Session We volunteer our time in the At community to witness documents Bush Nursing Centre Will visit A phone call to arrange a Lockington convenient time for this For adults, children and infants next on service would be appreciated.

Tuesday, June 12 Gwen Fiedler 5486 2465 Phone 5486 2544 for appointments. Lou Perez 0400 644 900 BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Wendy Sims 0427 868 307 Paul Harrison 0436 306 388

Tongala & District Memorial Aged Care Service Inc THANK YOU Serving the Community Since 1925 R. M. McHale Hostel & Koraleigh Nursing Home for planned & emergency respite care To our Annual Advertisers who have & permanent residential aged care already paid their accounts Deakin Village – affordable rental Independent Living Units Pentreath’s of Lockington Norlec Contracting Maddison’s Livestock www.briansruralfencing.com.au Hot’N’Cold Plumbing Schroen Irrigation LOCKINGTON The Carriages Vineyard Campaspe Pump Service B&B Moran’s Water Deliveries Memorial Drive RC & HA Kilsby Builders AT THE Retirement Village Coburn & Reid Pharmacy

For further information contact: “Old Bakery” Sarah Tee, yummy cooked breakfast 18 Purdey Street Tongala, Vic. 3621 phone 5486 2392 Phone: 03 5859 080 Volunteers are 1 McColl Street, Lockington Email: [email protected] “Care in the friendly town” not paid, Not because they Trading are worthless, hours of but because they Lockington Branch are priceless

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 10.00am - 2.00pm Lockington Rural Fire Brigade

Thursday & Friday Our local brigade is seeking new members to support the important community work of our brigade. 9.30am - 12 Noon, Lots of opportunities to complete interesting training and acquire new skills. 12.45pm - 4.00pm Enjoy the fellowship of our organisation, while helping to protect our community. For more information For more information contact… please contact Lockington branch on Captain, Eric Bloomfield (0417381049) 5486 2304 Secretary, Jeff Millard (0477944964) or any other member.

Or join us on Sunday morning at the fire station.

Page 10 ISSUE #840 - April 27, 2018 RURAL RURAL RURAL

HUMBERT

LANDFORMING Daryl is servicing the Echuca, Phone: 0428 106 132 Lockington, Bamawm and Rochester Area Specialising in Fat and Store Cattle, Dairy and Export Heifer Sales Richy’s Spraying Contact Daryl Collins on 0427 882 227 0419 598 240

OCKINGTON S & J CONTRACTING L NGINEERING Bamawm E Peter Bongiovanni

Mechanical repairs to trucks, cars, tractors, machinery &  Direct Drilling - Roller Seeder Cummins Diesel Engines  Hay Baling (Net) Spare Parts &  Silage Baling & Castrol Lubricants

 Wrapping Phone: 5486 2215  Power Harrowing Mobile: 0408 511 829  Multi Discing 27 Pannoo Road Lockington Email:[email protected] Ph. 5483 2387 Mob. 0417 840 327

Your Local Ian: 0428 505 053 Dairy Cattle Specialist Neil: 0427 505 053  Whole Farm Plans Luke McMahon: 0409 454 208  Community Drains  Dairy Herds Shepparton - Lindsay: 0419 520 743 Lockington Office: 5486 2347  Reuse Systems  Export Heifers  NVIRP Assistance & Advice  Cull Cows  GPS Surveys  Lines of Heifers  Irrigation Development Costing

LEE HAMILTON 0418 352 366 Rochester www.maddisonlivestock.com.au [email protected]

Norm & Dot Moon STONE’S Phone: 5486 5355 DAIRY SERVICES

10 Lockington Road

Manager: Brett Stone

Automated Livestock Shop: 5486 2229 Feed Systems Mobile: 0428 862 655 Specialising in supply of fill and carting of-  Filling for Cow Lanes Email: [email protected] Sales, Service and Spares  Feed Pads * AMMTA Accredited Technician * Vats Grant Humbert  Gravel and Sand * Dairy Plant Installations * Machine Tests  Loam, Packing Sand and Scoria * Plant & Pump Services * Dairy Supplies 0428 106 132 RESTDOWN ROAD, BAMAWM Fri: 10am - 5pm (closed 12 to 1pm)

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 Laser Bucket Mixing Plant for individual blends  Smudging Contact Greg Smith:  Truck and Trailer Hire BREAD MAKING FLOUR for all your:- Rock, Sand, Soil & Fill. ISSUE #840 - April 27, 2018 Page 11 TRADE TRADE TRADE ABLAZE Market Street Garage DORMAN’S ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS P/L GENERAL SERVICING AND JOEL RANDALL 382 HIGH STREET, ECHUCA REPAIRS TO ALL 0438 00 78 78 MAKES OF CARS  ALL TYPES OF Servicing Echuca & ELECTRICAL WORK PHONE CON PEPPAS surrounds 0401 378 022 phone: 5482 4353 28 Market Street Lockington Split System Air mobile: 0428 505 301 (300meters from Conditioning. Reg. Vic 1607, NSW 35190 theHeritage Complex) Mon - Fri: 9.00am - 4.00pm

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Page 12 ISSUE #840 - April 27, 2018 LBU FOOTBALL CLUB NEWS

150 Games LIAM MAIN CONGRATULATIONS!

(Right) Meet our senior football captain, Liam Main and our vice captain, Jarod Ba- Jarod con. Both are local boys who have returned to the club in recent years and Bacon & have earned the respect of their team mates in being voted in as captains. Liam Main Matt Dunham So far Matt has escaped our cameras and the limelight but we finally caught up with him and what perfect timing with the news of his national Bravery (Left) Award making the papers. This is Matt's second year coaching our Under Millie 17s boys and he has been doing a fantastic job. Will Hobbs has been help- Haines ing him out as Assistant Coach and together they are working hard to get the best out of our juniors.

As Club Secretary, Millie definitely has her hands full but she's also tak- Seniors win Round 1 game against Mounts en on the role of Netball Umpire Co- The boys came out strong Round 1 and pumped Mount Pleasant 20.11 - ordinator for the second year in a 131 to 9.4 - 58. Well done boys! row and she sits on the Social Com- Goal Kickers: Jarod Bacon 5, Lachie Collins 4, Tyler Phillips 3, Nathan Dy- mittee. It's safe to say Millie loves to son 2, Ricky Walsh 2, Will Pressnell, Charlie Hinks, Zeik Johnston, Marcus help out and to be involved. She Angove also plays netball on a Saturday and Best Players: Jarod Bacon, Zeik Johnston, Fraser Monahan, Ricky Walsh, is a very handy It was the first time all three of goaler. them have donned the LBU net- ball dress and represented the Club on the same day. Shelby played her 300th game with LBU in May 2016 and she's still going strong. Her eldest daughter Olivia plays for our 15&U netball side and Casey plays for our D Primary team. Shelby doesn't think her body will last long enough to play on the court with her daughters but we hope to see the girls carry on their mothers successful netball legacy. Fantastic effort Team Stone! LtoR: Olivia,Michelle & Casey

Stone Family take to the Locky local Jeremy Mundie played his 100th Senior Football match courts against Huntly on Saturday 23rd Last weekend was a huge milestone April. for Michelle (Shelby) Stone and her CONGRATULATIONS JEZZ daughters, Olivia & Casey. on your achievement Jezza Mundie - 100 Games

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VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION Huge thank you to our volunteers who help out each and every week! You are the unsung heroes of this Club and we appreciate everything you do. For those that don't know, an inordinate amount of work goes into preparing the grounds, stocking the canteen sorting cash floats and a hundred other small jobs that go under the radar, just to prepare for the game Darren Keath and Will Hobbs can be seen around the grounds doing the line marking of the oval week in and week out. Jack Oliver Jacky has been helping out wher- ever he can around the Club for L many years now. Jacky can be seen at every training filling up Every game you’ll find these ladies the boys water bottles and always in the canteen before 8.30am. Can- with a smile on his face, a cheeky teen Manager, Deanne McNair, is comment and a kind word. It is there setting up for the day and pre- volunteers and club members like paring the hot food. Yvonne Wolfe you that make this club so very & Jane Monaghan are there making special to be a part of. the sandwiches and salad rolls not only for the canteen, but for the um- L-R: Deanne McNair, Yvonne Wolfe pires and officials for the day too. & Jane Monaghan home game you'll find these la- TH FOOTBALL & NETBALL RESULTS 14 APRIL

FOOTBALL NETBALL Seniors A Grade Results: LBU 3.8 - 26 defeated by Huntly 10.12 - 72 Results: LBU 37 defeated by Hunt- Goals: Zeik Johnstone - 1, Tyler Phillips - 1, Jarod Bacon - 1 ly 43 Awards: 1st - Liam Main (Moama RSL), 2nd - Fraser Monaghan Best: Bec Dodd (Pannam Builders), 3rd - Joe Wolfe (Hip Pocket), 4th - Zeik John- Coaches: Annalesa Turner stone (Amped Hair), 5th - Tom Leech (Roma Pizza) A Reserve

Results: LBU 32 defeated Huntly Reserves 29 Results: LBU 3.6 - 24 defeated by Huntly 4.12 - 36 Best: Bridget Powell Goals: Simon Stewart - 1, Joson Jay - 1, Brian North - 1 Coaches: Jemma McNair Awards: 1st - Will Hobbs (Nichol Trading), 2nd - Sam Wolfe B Grade (Pentreaths), 3rd Scott Newton (National Hotel), 4th - Josh Griggs Results: LBU 13 defeated by Hunt- (Bennets) ly 35 Best: Maggie Johnson U17s Coaches: Sarah Tomer Results: LBU 8.12 84 defeated Huntly 2.7 19 - - B Reserve Goals: Sam Eade - 4, Mitch Jones - 1, Connor Shannon - 1, Nathan Results: LBU 22 defeated by Hunt- Taylor 1, Stanley Brentnall 1 Scott Newton (National Hotel), 4th - - - ly 34 Josh Griggs (Bennets) Best: Bridget Powell Awards: 1st Geanlo San Diego (Morans Water), 2nd Jubb Medi- - - Coaches: Jemma McNair na (Pentreaths), 3rd Jedd Thompson (Locky Takeaway), 4th Will - - 17&U Roffey (Roma Pizza), 5th - Nick Jones (Subway) Results: LBU 23 defeated Huntly 21 Best: Emily Mitchell Coaches: Sarah Jones 15&U Results: LBU 53 defeated Huntly 5 Best: Millie Haines Coaches: Steph Moon D Primary Results: LBU 53 defeated Huntly 5 Best: Nat Moon Coaches: Maisy Byrne

Page 14 ISSUE #840 - April 27, 2018 gone either way, Elmore prevailed 2/1. Helen Hayes won her match 2 and 1, Kathy Connors lost 1 down, and Phyll LOCKINGTON GOLF CLUB - Macfarlane lost 2 and 1. 18/04: The ladies enjoyed a stableford round, with Helen REPORT – 23RD APRIL 2018 Hayes the star of the day, winning the Monthly Medal and B Grade honours with a fine score of 35 points. 11/04: The ladies had their first hit for A Grade was narrowly won by Annette Brereton with 32 the season, a 4-person ambrose drop off event played over points, ahead of Carolyn Mitchell (31). Nearest the pin: A 9 holes. It was terrific to have visitors from Rochester, Mitia- Grade – Sherryl Jones; B Grade – Kathy Connors. mo, Bamawm and Calivil, and the enjoyable day was capped off by a delicious lunch. The event proved to be a remarka- 21/04: An excellent field of 30 golfers enjoyed glorious bly even contest, with 3 teams having scratch scores of 44, weather and the course in terrific condition for Saturday’s and the other had 45. stroke round at Lockington, with numbers boosted by visitors The winners were Denise Newth (Bamawm) and 3 locals – from Bamawm and Rochester. Sue Harris, Phyll Macfarlane and Pauline Humbert - with a Jason Wakefield was in brilliant form to finish with a super 79 fine score of 44-14.5-29.5. -20-59 to win the Monthly Medal and B Grade. Matt Baulch Runners up were Chris Turner (Bamawm), Lyn Twigg was runner-up in B Grade with a solid 80- 16-64, followed by (Mitiamo) and 2 locals – Jenny Holt and Annette Brereton – Rick Connors 85-19-66. with a solid score of 44-13.25-30.75. Nearest the pin: Kathy Will Hardess was in red-hot form with 91-30-61 to romp Connors. home in C Grade. Runnerup was Tony Brooke with 100-35- 65. The close finish was in A Grade, with victory to A couple of days before, the Locky ladies pennant team Grant Humbert (68-1-67), just ahead of Terry Thomas (77-9- kicked off their 2018 season in hot conditions with a 2/1 de- 68). feat at the hands of Campaspe. Kathy Connors lost 5 and 4, Yardstick balls for good scores: A Grade – Stuart Newton Chris Turner lost 4 and 3, while Phyll Macfarlane received a and Kevin Humbert (both 69); B Grade – Ian Maddison (66), walkover. Warrick Holt and Jeff Carnie (both 70); C Grade – Tom Scurrah (66), Des Pentreath (70). 14/04: An impressive field of keen golfers turned up for Sat- Nearest the pins: 3rd – Don Muhleisen; 2nd shot – Bamawm urday’s stableford event, but the inclement weather meant visitor Sam Newth (A Grade), Matt Baulch (B Grade), Will that a number of golfers pulled out during the afternoon. Of Hardess (C Grade); 2nd shot 13th for the 6-pack smack – those hardy souls who completed 18 holes, Travis Mancer Terry Thomas. was best on course with a really good score in the conditions Spike’s Longest Drive on the 6th, sponsored by Hot ‘n’ Cold of 34 points to win the Privilege Cup. Jason Wakefield’s sea- Plumbing – James Hodgens (A), Ian Maddison (B), Des son got off to a good start with a solid score of 32. Next best Pentreath (C). Don Muhleisen’s excellent shot on the 3rd were Tim Staley (31) and Will Hardess (29). won him the 12 balls in the Echuca CIH eagles nest, but Of those who finished 9 holes, Kevin Humbert was best with Captain Terry’s yardstick prize of $200 on the 16th continues 18, followed by Tom Scurrah (17). to elude golfers. Nearest the pins: 17th – James Hodgens; 2nd shot 12th – Mat Dennis (A Grade), Ron Dixon (B Grade), Rob Hardess Upcoming events: (C Grade); 2nd shot 18th for the 6-pack smack – Travis Saturday 28th April Mancer. Par. Duty – Grant Humbert, Jason Wake- Spike’s Longest Drive on the 6th (a challenge in the condi- field. tions) – Kevin Humbert (A), Jeff Carnie (B), Graeme Wednesday 2nd May Hodgens (C). Neither the Echuca CIH eagles nest, nor Cap- Stroke. Duty – Lois Chugg, Marg Eade. tain Terry’s yardstick was won. Committee Meeting. Reminder to all mem- 16/04: The Locky ladies pennant team travelled to Elmore bers that subs are due by 30th April. and played the home side. In a tight contest that could have

Volunteer Health and Wellbeing Event Wednesday, 16 May, 9.30 – 11.30am Shire Of Campaspe News Aquatic Reserve, Echuca The Vibrant Volunteer Coordinators Network is pleased to announce its inaugural Health and Wellbeing Event (an inter- SENIORS WEEK active health and wellbeing morning) for all volunteers across 7-14 October the Campaspe and Murray region. Morning will include walks Attention all senior groups, clubs, organisation and business- around the Aquatic Reserve, strength and balance, line es – If you are holding an event or activity over Seniors dancing and tai chi, and conclude with morning tea. Volun- Week and would like to promote your service in the Seniors teers are invited to wear loose clothing, walking shoes and Week booklet with a special offer, please contact Linda Rid- BYO water bottle. Water will be available. A choice of two ing, Planned Activity Coordinator on 5480 6701 or email free riverboat 30 minute river cruises (12pm & 1pm) are also [email protected] by Friday, 11 May. included with this event. For more information, contact Alma Limbrick on 5484 4490. 2019 KINDERGARTEN CENTRAL ENROLMENT From 1 May, enrolments will be open for four-year-old funded Stay updated and get social kindergarten and three-year-old pre-kindergarten programs Facebook @CampaspeShireCouncil at Echuca Central, Echuca East and Echuca South, Roches- Twitter @campaspeshire ter, Lockington, Tongala, Gunbower, Stanhope, Berrimba, Instagram #campaspeshire Pink & Blue and Goodstart Early Learning kindergartens. Application forms will be available from all council customer IMMUNISATION SESSIONS service centres, the kindergartens, Maternal and Child Health Monday, 28 May centres and Berrimba Childcare Centre. They can also be Monday, 23 July downloaded from council’s website. Applications close 31 Lockington Bush Nursing Centre July 2018. 11.30am - 12noon ISSUE #840 - April 27, 2018 Page 15 the game. In the final Kylie Whitehead (Ovens & Murray) d. Tristania Doo- Lockington Bowls Club Report lan (MCC) 25-21. The mens Champion of Championships provided some 16.4.2018 by Chris Stewart classic bowling. Philip Thorn (City of Echuca) d. B Lancaster (Lakes En- trance) 25-7 with some precision draw bowling. In the next round Thorn The Brereton sisters-in-law dominated the social Pairs survived a torrid game against Lee Wesley (Romsey) to win 25-22 and on Tuesday. Bev Brereton and Annette Brereton (s) gain a berth in the semi-final against Barrie Lester (Mulgrave C.C). Lester combined to show a power of skill and defeat their opponents in merciless had just returned from the and was bowling well. fashion and take home the accolades. The game produced several highlights as both bowlers were on song. During the week Don Isgro and Kalvin Stout met again, this time in a quar- Thorn held a small advantage in the early stages of the contest before ter final of the 21 Up Presidents trophy. This followed their recent clash in Lester drew level at 14 all. Ends were traded as the score-line reached 21- the 100 Up final where Isgor won the title in a high standard match. Once 22 in favor of Lester. Winning consecutive ends Lester was able to win the again it was Isgro that ruled supreme as he gained the initial break to beat game 25-21. Lester went on to defeat Brett Mahoney (Deer Park) 25-12 a gallant Stout 21-14. Isgro will now meet Ken Main in the semi-final, with and take out the title for back-to-back wins. In the womens' Singles cham- the winner to play Ray Hanson in the final. Stout was far from disgraced pionship Sandra Connolly (Moama) defeated Brooke Edwards (Altona) 25- and will no doubt feature in future competitions. 20 in a fine display. In the next round Connolly was up against Carla Kri- Several members travelled to district tournaments over the past week. Don zanic (Sunbury). Krizanic had also just returned from the C'wealth games Isgro, Ray Hanson, Russell Shawcross and Kevin Humbert enjoyed the with two gold medals. As the game unfolded Krizanic bolted out to an conditions at Strahfieldsaye. Tom Davis, Alan Kauffman and Hanson jour- amazing 19-1 lead, but Connolly was not to be daunted. Displaying a ton neyed to Mathoura for the Triples - Skins and returned home with seven of courage and some brilliant bowling she fought back to trail 19-23 before pelts plus two of the four major raffles on the day. Some people have most her opponent won the match 25-19. A great effort from Connolly. Krizanic of the luck!! proceeded to win the final against Robyn Thomassen (West Coast) 25-17. On Friday evening there was another fine roll up for the barbeque and The mens' Pairs was contested by Lindsay Franklin - Shane Laing practice. The missing link in the members lucky draw was Geoff Shaw- (Deniliquin) up against the pair from Sebastopol. In an exciting game of cross. bowls the Deniliquin pair lost the game 16-15 after requiring an extra end to be played. The final resulted in a victory for Nathan Murray (Yarra) over Lockington Bowls Club Report Daniel Nicholls (Nagambie) 18-12. Brooke Davies and Susan Howes (s) 23.4.2018 by Chris Stewart (Kangaroo Flat) played the ladies Pairs and were eliminated by Gayle Edwards (Altona) in the first round 11-19. The final was won by L Fitzger- The women held a successful Medley Fours tournament on Tuesday at- ald - Rebecca McMahon (City Colac) 23-14. In the mems' Triples the tracting a field of 72 bowlers from City of Echuca, Moama, Rich River, Carter clan - John, Simon and Dean tackled A Edwards (Lindenow) in the Deniliquin, Dingee, Rochester, Kyabram, Colbinabbin, Elmore, Murchison first round and won the contest 18-10. Round two was a game against plus several local members. Josh Sanders (Lilydale) and this game required an extra end to decide the Lady President Pauline Humbert welcomed all bowlers and acknowledged winner. Carter was leading by three shots 18-15 with one end to play. the continued support from MGR Accountants - Bendigo/Echuca/ Holding two shots at the head on the final end, Carter seemed to be in Rochester. control. however Sanders drove the head and when the dust had settled, The winning combination was the Moama team featuring Carmel Simpson, the Lilydale team had three shots to draw level at 18-all. Sanders won the Wilma Curnow, Kristy Gillingham and Lucy Sheppard (s). In second place extra end to win 19-18. In the final Sanders defeated A Flapper 17-14 to was another Moama rink including Karen Brennan, Deana Hogan, Lyn take the title. The Lilydale team included Troy Stafford who displayed ex- Rogan and Beryl Eddy (s). Special competition winners were Jenny Major, citing talent throughout the series. The Moama rink of S Connolly, M Rehe, Rosemary MacIntosh, Aileen Kennedy and Pat Schram. Prizes were do- M Stephenson and Melissa Roberts (s) played J Salmon (Northern Gate- nated by Riverina Bowls. The greens staff were thanked for the excellent way) and were defeated 17-13 in an exciting match. At times the Moama presentation of the greens and surrounds. team had opportunities to score numbers, however the chances went On Saturday the 100 Up championship title for the ladies was decided. In begging and their opponents were able to take advantage. Dianne Gardi- a fine display of draw bowling, Lorraine Appleby proved too consistent for ner (Irmyple) d. K Cheney (Orbost) 15-11 to win the title. The Mixed Pairs Leanne McInnes. Appleby was certainly on top of her game as she contin- representatives were Margot Brennan and Apollo Birch (Moama). The pair ually thwarted any serious challenge from her opponent to win the title were eliminated in the first round by S McGolgan - P Twyerould (Peninsula 100-85. Congratulations to both players on a great display of bowls and Casey) - previous winners 19-9. Both Birch and Brennan were valiant in game spirit. defeat. The finals were still in In the mens' 100 Up championship Don Isgo is to play Ken Main with the progress with J Nadella—B winner to meet Ray Hanson in the final. Mahoney (Deer Park) versus T The club Presentation evening will be held on Sunday 6th May at 6.30pm Brodie -B Spurr (Sandbelt) in for a 7.00pm meal. (Note the change of date). Names are required to be one semi-final with M Nowosad listed for the catering. - J Stokes (CGM) to play Jo The Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 4th June at 8.00pm. Dehne - Jason Lunghusen Nomination forms are available at the club. (Leitchville) in the other semi- Local CVBD bowlers represented the Bendigo/Campaspe Region at the final. Jay Bye-Norris won the BowlsVic State Championships during the past week. In the mens Fours Under 25 Singles over Ryan the Bendigo team skipped by Ian Ross defeated Wimmera 17-14 then lost Davies (Corowa Civic) 25-7 to to Central Goulburn Murray 15-17. Anthony Flapper (Northern Gateway) give hime three Medals for the won the final 28-6 over CGM. The women played the Triples with Susan week. In the womens' Under 25 Howes skipping. The team defeated West Coast 16-13 and were eliminat- Kylie Whitehead (Wodonga) d. ed by Central Victoria 10-23 in the next round. Gayle Edwards (Metro Kira Bourke (Ocean Grove) 25- West) d. Mary Tragardh (Ovens & Murray) 13-12 in the final. The mens 19. Singles representative John Berry (Kangaroo Flat) was defeated by Aaron Wood (Webbcona) 25-16 in the first round. Jay Bye-Norris (Essendon) d. Pictured… Nathan Murray (Yarra) 25-19 to win the final. Lyn Smith was defeated by Lorraine Appleby (right) was Edna Anderson 25-21 in the first round of the Champion of Champions. In the winner of the final of the a real gutsy display Smith and her opponent were level on two occaisions 100 UP match played against before Anderson picked up 7 shots over three ends to lead 19-12. Howev- Leanne McInnes (left) er Smith made a late comeback to trail 21-22 before Anderson closed out

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Mondays

 Strength & Balance Class April Monday 14 9.00 am - Bush Nursing Centre Meals on Wheels Nicole Hocking Podiatrist Bamawm Uniting Church  Saturday 28 9.30 4.30. Bush Nursing HDFNL: Rnd 4 - - Centre. Phone: 5486 2544. BYE: LBU Heritage Complex Meeting 7:30 pm at the Complex  Lockington & District T.O.W.N Sunday 29 Club 6.30 pm - Bush Nursing Heritage Complex Open Centre (Activities Room)

1:00 pm 4:00 pm Wednesday 16 - Tuesdays On Duty: Giles & Philippa Action Club Activity Night at Club Rooms Ph: 0428 844 489  Men’s Shed Monday 30 Or 0409 259 723 for details 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Phone 0499 170 329 Meals on Wheels Catholic Ladies Friday 18  Dr. Patrick Nzegwu LCS Trivia Night 9.30 am - 5.00 pm - Bush Nursing Locky Golf Club See next issue for details Centre. Phone: 5486 2544.

Committee Meeting Sunday 20  Lockington Playgroup & Subs Due 9:30 to 11:30am Heritage Complex Open 1:00 pm 4:00 pm St. James Church Hall. May - Enquiries to

Tammy Norman 0411 056 765 Lions Club Tuesday 1 Swap Meet & Market  Ladies Social Badminton Mental Health First Aid Course 10.00am - Bamawm Sports Gunbower Football Club Complex Lockington Pony Club Rally Centre. Enquiries: 5486 2272. See advert. for details 10:00 am Scurrah Reserve  Ladies Social Bowls at Bowling Contact Sherrin Harbour Club, 10:00am, Saturday 5 0418 112 292 HDFNL: Rnd 5 Wednesdays

LBU v North Bendigo Monday 21  Strength & Balance Class 9.00 am - Bush Nursing Centre. Senior Citizens Carpet Bowls Sunday 6 10:00 am followed by meeting  Massage with Anita. Phone 5486 Heritage Complex Open 2544 for appointment.

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Meals on Wheels Thursdays LBU Football Club Pine Grove Gun Club Simulated  Social Activity Day Field & Game Wednesday 23 10am - Bush Nursing Centre Lockington Lions Club Business Phone: 5480 6701 Monday 7 Meeting 7:30 pm Heritage Centre  Men’s Shed LOCKY NEWS TYPING DAY By appointment Closing time for articles/adverts Phone: 0499 170 329 10:00 am (earlier if possible please) Monday 28 Fridays Meals on Wheels Immunisation Session Bush Nursing Centre Bush Nursing Centre  Men’s Social Bowls - 4pm BBQ 11:30 am - Noon to follow. New bowlers welcome Senior Citizens Carpet Bowls Saturdays 1:15 pm Meals of Wheels  Bingo 7:15 pm - St. Joseph’s St James Evening Fellowship Wednesday 9 Hall, Campaspe St, Rochester.

Lockington Lions Club Business Senior Citizens Carpet Bowls Meeting 7:30 pm Heritage Centre 1:15pm

Friday 11 Bamawm CWA 10:00 am Social Indoor Bowls 7:30 pm - Bamawm Community Social Centre Lockington Library Hours: Bamawm Extension Hall Tuesday 10.00 am – 2.00 pm

Sunday 13 Wednesday 10.00 am – 2.00 pm Heritage Complex Open and 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Thursday 10.00 am – 2.00 pm

Bank Trading Hours: St. Mary’s Op Shop Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 10.00 am - 2.00 pm Thursdays & Fridays - 9.30 am to 12 noon, 12.45 pm to 4.00 pm Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri, 10am to 2pm