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LOCKINGTON SENIOR CITIZENS skits which were very amusing and well done by the two. TH Congratulations Madge and Beryl, you’ve both got what it 46 BIRTHDAY - MAY 6, 2016. takes! Ken and Trish were thanked for their good work. Also 64 people from various clubs attended our birthday party the caterers – Milloo CWA who did an excellent job with the and a great time was enjoyed by all. Ken and Trish Kendall presentation and serving of the food. entertained us during the afternoon with Ken singing and Trish providing some dancing amusements. Lucky door Right : tickets were drawn by Ken, also the raffles being meat plat- Belly dancing is not ter, fern, and vegetable and only for ladies, fruit basket. Annie Fiedler, our that’s a man on the oldest member cut the cake right! with Dot Pearse, and wished Below Left : Lockington Senior Citizens a “The Kendells” very happy birthday. Madge provided great Cunnington and Beryl Marshall entertainment entertained us with a couple of Left : Anne Fiedler, watched on by Dorothy Pearse, Right : Dancing partner was very cuts the cake co-operative

Below : Cake made by Betty Mustey, decorated by Pauline Humbert INSIDE THIS ISSUE;..

2 Eulogy - Mavis Power 3 Notices 4 Eulogy (cont’d) 5 School News 6 Shire News, Save Locky Pool, YAGers, CWA, Landcare 7 & 8 Annual Adverts NB. Please remember Indoor bowls are still be- 9 Community Notices ing played at 1.00pm Monday afternoons at 10 Casual Adverts the Community Centre. 11 & 12 Annual Adverts 13 Locky Neighbourhood House 14 Bush Nursing Centre LOCKINGTON LANDCARE

15 Golf Collecting and planting wattle seeds. 16 Bowls, Gun Club At the Annual Tractor Rally and 17 LBUFNC results, Gun Club again on Friday at the Lockington (cont’d) 18 Calendar Consolidated School Grade 3 /4 Science classes Drew Gailey

Next Typing Date presented an information session on Monday May 30 how to collect, clean and prepare Entries by Midday wattle seeds for planting. Students then planted their seeds in the toilet FRIDAY, May 13 if possible please rolls that the community had donated over the last few months. Hopefully See page 2 for details many of the wattle trees will grow across the district.

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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

Auxiliary Australian Air Force and do her part to assist with the war effort. In both the factory and the WAAAF, Mavis made many lifetime friends.

Eulogy In March 1943, Mavis married Jim Power. Jim had joined the army when World War 11 broke out. They had known Mavis Mary Power one another since Mavis’ holidays on her aunt and un- cle’s farm. Rumour has it that when Jim was on leave in Born 22 November, 1919 he would wait outside the dances for Mavis deceased 1 May, 2016 then take her home on the back of his motorbike. He had an aversion to dancing! For her wedding Mavis was given coupons by friends in order to buy her wedding dress and a cousin lent her a veil. The dress went on to be used by Mavis, daughter of James Hall & Elizabeth Bernasocchi, many other brides. In July 1944, Mavis was discharged was born on 22 November 1919 in from the WAAAF on compassionate grounds, she was a gig somewhere between pregnant, and their first daughter, Maree, was born in Wedderburn & her grandmother’s farm at Woosang Melbourne the following year. (remember that name for later). She weighed 2 pound. A local midwife tended to the When Jim was discharged from the army, the family premature baby and wrapped Mavis in cotton wool to moved to Bamawm to work for her Auntie Nell & Uncle keep her warm – no humidicribs and no hospital for Foster White who had moved from Nine Mile via newborns in those days. Her father would put her in his to farm at Bamawm. In 1947, Mavis & Jim acquired part coat pocket to show his mates how small she was!! of the White’s Bamawm property under the Soldier Settlement Scheme. They named their farm Sunny- Mavis was the eldest of three children. She had a brother banks” and it was here that they settled into raising their Mervyn and a sister, Elsie. They were a close family and family, farming, and becoming part of the local commu- remained so. When she was 4 years old, Mavis started nity. The family grew with the birth of Lynette, and Robert school. The teacher decided that she may as well as she a few years later. was always ‘hanging around’ the school. Mavis assisted Jim with the farm raising sheep and With her brother especially, and her little sister if Elsie, growing tomatoes, then later beef cattle. They became there was plenty of fun to be had in Wedderburn, such as involved in the local community through joining the playing football with the boys, riding her bike miles to Bamawm Presbyterian Church. Both Mavis and Jim watch the local footy matches, pinching fruit from the enjoyed playing sport and joined the Bamawm tennis trees in the neighbourhood and visiting her Auntie Nell & club. In winter, Mavis played basketball and golf. To Uncle Foster White on the farm where she learned to play Mavis, bowls was an ‘old ladies game’ however, once she tennis & ride horses. She was also good at leading her became a member of the Lockington Bowls Club she, like brother astray such as the time that they climbed onto the Jim, took to it like a duck to water, so to speak. Church of Christ roof and couldn’t get down again. Their father had to get a ladder to rescue them, then made sure Familiar names for us Clymo’s, Haines, Beeson’s, that they didn’t do that again. McMinn’s, Butcher’s, Brown’s, the list could go on. Long will we remember the footy concerts in the Bamawm Hall. When Mavis was aged about 15 or 16 she moved to How can I forget Mavis practising the jitterbug for a dance Melbourne to find work living with an aunt until her troupe? parents and siblings also moved to the city. Work then, as is the case now, was scarce in the country. Mavis found work in Flinders Street working as a machinist in a (continued next page) clothing factory. She left there to join the Women’s

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St. Mary's Lockington Every Sunday - 5:00pm GOLDEN WEDDING 22 May - 3.30pm Congregational Meet- ANNIVERSARY ing with the Bishop 5pm Service Congratulations to Neil and Annie Holy Trinity Rochester (nee Allan) Haines who were Every Sunday : 9.00am married at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Bendigo on May 14, 1966 ST JAMES COMMUNITY DEATH CHURCH DORAN (Johnstone) Margaret Every Sunday - 10.00 am Elizabeth (Formerly of Lockington) Contacts: Passed away peacefully at Pastor Bill Cochrane Rochester Hostel on May 7, 2016 0427 865474 aged 91 years. or Edwin Keele 5484 3117 Daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Johnstone. Cherished mother and UNITING CHURCH mother-in-law of Denise and BAMAWM Edward Spinter (USA), Janice May 22 - Bamawm, and Peter Perry, John and Susan. 9.15am Dearly loved Grandma of Kirsten, KNIT FOR NEPAL May 29 - Tongala, 11.00am Megan and Rhys; Stephanie and Goal: 1km length of squares Combined Parish Service, followed by Nikki; and great-Grandma of bring & share lunch. Darby, Angus, Jack (4,500) Squares should be 20 x 20 cm, Contacts: and Riley. Ray Wakefield 5486 2592 Remembered with roughly 44 stitches in a row, size 4mm needles (old size 8), 8 ply Graeme Haines 5486 2284 love. wool (acrylic)

POWER. Mavis We are raising awareness through Mary. WAAAF 90740 Knit for Nepal, a project designed ST CANICE’S Formerly of to give support to the people of CATHOLIC Bamawm. Nepal, many of whom are still CHURCH homeless since the earthquake in Passed away peacefully 1st May April 2015. Please knit or crochet 2016 at Glanville Village, Every Sunday 20 x 20cm squares to be joined Aged 96 Loved wife of James (dec.). Much into blankets. We’ll work with Scouts, Rotary and Soroptimists Lockington - 9.00am loved mother of Maree, Lynette Rochester - 10.30am and Robert. Loved mother-in-law to distribute the blankets to those in need in Nepal. of Heather. Loved grandmother of Nicholas, Matthew, Sarah and Please keep knitting until end FOOD FOR THOUGHT Rachel. Per ardua ad astra. September 2016, we are hoping to achieve a kilometre of squares (if Acts Ch 1 v10.11. they are laid end to end), which And while they looked In Memory of MelissaN steadfastly toward adds up to a rough total of 4,500 heaven as He went up, behold two men Four years since we lost our dear squares. friend, it seems so long ago, but yet stood by them in white apparel who also For deliveries of squares please it seems like just yesterday. said, ”Men of Galilee, why do you stand call Kaija Pedler 0429 498 191 (of Missing you always* gazing up into Heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into Alison, Justin & Ryan Bamawm), or Simon Pell 0427 594 215 (of Wyuna). heaven, will so come in like manner as If someone you know seems to be you saw Him go into heaven. struggling, reach out and connect with them. Showing that you care could MEALS ON make a huge difference in their life. If you are struggling yourself, you might WHEELS feel better if you reach out for support, get treatment and start taking steps to- To be collected 11.45 am wards recovery June 6 - Catholic Ladies June 13 - Bamawm CWA June 20 - Bush Nursing Centre June 27 - Bamawm Uniting Church July 4 - LBU Football Club July 11 - St James Eve Fellowship Page 4 ISSUE #794 - May 20, 2016 commands, he also had to learn to climb steps, go to church, get used to riding in cars, not being phased by all manner of things like automatic opening doors etc. Drew was a Guide Dog in training, he had a wonderful sense of Eulogy - Mavis Mary Power humour and caused lots of merriment. Of course Drew

(continued from previous page) went to bowls too! He went on to become a Guide Dog and live in Canberra. Why wouldn’t he? Mavis often gave him the pep talk that he was going to pass with flying colours!

Then along came Pippa, a Labrador and ex Guide Dog who needed a home. She struck gold with Mavis. A short

As the children grew older, Mavis became involved in the time later another Labradoodle pup joined the household. school Mothers’ Club, joined the Red Cross and CWA, Once again, Dalton needed to learn about all aspects of living life with humans, and went on to become a pets-as- and became a Girl Guide leader. Her nature was to be out therapy dog making life easier for a young lad in Ade- and about serving the local community. If someone was ill laide. Mavis became a familiar sight for Echuca residents or needed assistance in some way Mavis was always as she walked the dogs. willing to lend a hand. She was a good friend to those in In 1999, Jim passed away at the age of 85 and so ended need. a loving relationship of 55 years. Two weeks later Pippa also passed away and life was quiet. Life slowed down a Her immediate and wider family was important to Mavis, little when she had a pacemaker fitted & later on open this included visiting her parents in Melbourne until they heart surgery. For the first time in decades there was no moved to the farm in 1958. They also travelled to dog. Wedderburn, Bendigo, Charlton and Mildura to visit Jim’s siblings and family. While I think of it, Niece Kath wasn’t And then in the year 2000 along came Gyp; a dog who terribly impressed when holidaying on the farm that needed a home. He, too, struck gold and so Mavis too Auntie Mavis made her eat dirty bread! The dirty bread with him. They became great mates. He was her was brown bread! confidant, lap warmer, exerciser, guard dog and much more. He was an enormous help to Maree as Mavis’ The farm often hosted visitors and Christmas time was no health slowly deteriorated. He would get Mavis out of bed exception. Mavis would be up early on the day to get the of a morning by barking at her and then stay in the turkey started; the pudding was made about six months bathroom with her whilst Mavis showered. Gyp passed prior and hung on the back verandah to be ready for away one week after Mavis went into care. His job was eating on Christmas day. Many the times there would be done. 20 or more for Christmas lunch and strays (human or canine) were always welcome. Now to the grandchildren: Mavis and Jim were thrilled

In 1982, Mavis & Jim moved to Echuca where they both when Robert and Heather married, and even more so joined the Echuca Bowls Club. Mavis continued her when their first child, Nicholas, was born in 1990. Robert association with the church becoming a member of and Heather were living in New Zealand at the time. In Echuca Uniting Church and Guild. Mavis also joined what 1992, Mavis and Jim went to New Zealand for the birth of was then called the Blind Auxiliary and thus became Matthew, grandson no. 2. In 1994, when Robert & aware of Guide Dogs . Heather returned to Melbourne to live, Nicholas & Community service continued to be a focus for Mavis and Matthew began their regular visits to Echuca to stay with she joined a small group of women who formed the Nanna & Pa. In 1997 twins, Sarah and Rachel, were born Kanyana Auxiliary which supported members of the community with disability raising in excess of $100k over to Robert and Heather. Mavis had a wonderful time being time through fashion parades, garden parties, luncheons Nanna to the four children. etc. Mavis’ health deteriorated to such an extent that in 1984 Mavis and Jim packed their bags for a trip to September 2014 she became a resident at Glanville. Europe. Whilst Jim had no trouble getting a passport, We cannot speak highly enough of the love, care and Mavis did! Her application for a passport was rejected. attention given to Mavis by the staff and volunteers at For place of birth she had submitted ‘Woosang’ and Glanville. Their sense of humour & patience amazing; country of birth as Australia. The passport officer had their willingness to kid, cajole, support, encourage different ideas. He decided that Mavis must have been amazing; and, their ability to find lost dogs also amazing. born in China given ‘Woosang’ as the place of birth. It all We thank them sincerely. Mavis died peacefully on worked out happily in the end. They travelled extensively Sunday the first of May. in Australia and New Zealand on bus trips, and many car Mavis loved life. It was to be enjoyed. trips to Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour became She will be remembered for her happy disposition, her favourite destinations in winter. Of course, the bowls bags sense of humour, her willingness to be of service and for went too! the many ways in which she made a difference. For us, In early 1990, a bundle of joy in the shape of an eight we will remember the importance of family and friends. week old Labradoodle puppy named Drew came to live Mavis may you rest in peace. with Mavis and Jim for twelve months. In that twelve months Drew needed to learn lots. Apart from the usual of Thank you to Mavis’ family for sharing these memories. being house trained, walking on a lead, obeying basic (Abridged for the Locky News.) ISSUE #794 - May 20, 2016 Page 5 NAPLAN Our grade 3 and 5 students have finished sitting NAPLAN LOCKINGTON SCHOOL NEWS for 2016. They all did their very best and we look forward to receiving their results around September.

Soccer Congratulations On Friday the 13th of May our grade 5 and 6 students We would like to congratulate our 2 graduate teachers travelled to to compete in a soccer tournament Casey Wilson and Steph Watson for recently graduating against other local primary schools. The students had a from University. Casey studied at La Trobe University in great time and participated well. Both teams displayed Bendigo who held their graduation ceremonies last week. excellent team work and should be very proud of their Steph studied at Federation University Ballarat and will efforts. attend her graduation ceremony this coming Tuesday. Thanks to Mr Gray and Dan Portwine who went along Both are assets to our school. and coached the teams on the day.

Echuca Cross Country Last week some of our 4-6 students travelled to Echuca to compete in the Echuca Cross Country at Vic Park.

The students should be very proud of their efforts and achievements, well done to you all. Congratula- tions to Edward Brentnall who crossed the line in first place in his event and Bowden Stone who fin- ished seventh in his. Both boys have qualified to compete at the Regional Cross Country event in St Arnaud later this month. Thank you to Leanne Pentreath for driv- ing the students to the event and to those who came to cheer us on.

Landcare Visit We would like to thank Wendy Sims and Drew Gailey from Lockington Landcare who came along to school on Friday and worked with our grade 3/ 4 classes. They explained how they collect seeds from native plants and pre- pare them for planting and then allowed the students to plant their own seeds to take home and plant at home. It was a great opportunity for our grade 3/ 4 students as they have been learning all about plants and plant lifecycles as part of their Science Unit this Semester. Thanks again to Wendy and Drew.

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CAMPASPE SHIRE NEWS Any ratepayer facing genuine financial hardship in paying their rates is urged to contact Council as soon as possible to SENIORS WEEK 2016 discuss their individual circumstances. Seniors Week 2016 will run from 2 - 9 October. If you or your organisation are planning an event Great War (WW1) Community Grants Program and would like it included in the Shire of Council has allocated $20,000 to support community-led Campaspe’s Seniors Program, please contact Planned events or projects in recognition of the Great War (WW1), Activity Coordinator, Linda Riding, on 5480 6701. 1914 – 1918. Notification of events must be received by Wednesday, 25 This one-off funding program allows for not-for-profit commu- May. nity groups and organisations to apply for funds to support events or projects that demonstrate local relevance to the FINAL RATE INSTALMENT DUE SOON Great War. Maximum grant $4,000. For details, contact Ratepayers who pay their rates in instalments are reminded Bobbi Aitken on 5481 2200 or visit Council’s website. the fourth instalment for 2015/16 is due on Tuesday, 31 May.

SAVE LOCKY POOL -TIME TO GET WRITING! Many questions, and some may apply to yourself, some may not. We all have a chance now to write to the Campaspe Shire So, how do we do it? There are many ways, from dot points, and have a say on what you think about the three options using pictures or photos, a letter telling your story, persua- listed in the Aquatic Services Review Discussion Paper. It sive arguments that outline the social implications, just to would be great to get as many letters into council as possi- name a few. Whatever you feel about the possible closure ble, showing that Lockington and District cannot lose another and demolishment of the pool, it is a good start. And it can asset. be as long or short as you like! Things to think about are how closing would affect yourself or the community? Would you have the extra time or money Submissions can be sent toN Shire of Campaspe, PO. Box 35, Echuca 3564 to drive even more into the larger towns to swim? Will there be further strain on the community? Is the risk of someone or emailed to [email protected] drowning acceptable? Will there be a flow on cost to busi- or hand delivered to any Campaspe shire service centre. nesses in town, if people are in the larger towns more often? The submissions need to be in by FRIDAY 24th JUNE.

YAGERS TRIP TO THE AFL CWA - ‘FOREVER’ TIMELESS MEMORIES

th Nine members of the Bamawm CWA Branch enjoyed a delightful day out in April Saturday 30 April, saw 33 YAGers and when they visited the ‘Forever’ Timeless Memories of Bridal Gowns exhibition held 5 parental helpers head off to the AFL at the Town Hall in Kyabram. to see Richmond Vs Port Adelaide at The display included an amazing collec- the MCG. Rob West, John Steele, Sally tion of wedding dresses and accessories McMahon, Trav Mancer and Kris Munro from 1880 - 2015 and is an exhibition well were game enough to take 2 mini buses worth visiting. The exhibition is on display down to Melbourne, for the YAGers to until June 13th. enjoy at night at the footy. Although the game was not the highest of standards, it was still great to be able to take such a great group of well behaved people away. To the parent helpers – we could not run these events without you, so THANK YOU VERY MUCH. Next YAGers event is The Zone in Bendigo, Friday 6th May, as part of (an We completed our outing by having extended) Youth Week project. Would lunch in Kyabram and finishing with you like to come along? Or perhaps you our usual meeting. might like to help? We are always look- A great day out. ing for new members and parental help- ers!! Meetings are generally most Wednesday afternoons, at the Locking- ton District Business Centre at 4.15*.. “Things work out best for those who Come along and have some fun. Kris Munro make the best of how things work out” DONATIONS John Wooden Lockington Neighbourhood House THANK YOU

LOCKINGTON LANDCARE CHEMICAL USERS/REFRESHER COURSE Annual Advertisers paid...

Full Course: $415 (with subsidy available for Landcare members) Rochy Glass When: 26th and 27th July 9 am to 5 pm and 28th July for an hour Echuca Amcal Chemist Refresher Course: $240 (with subsidy available for Landcare members) Con Peppas Market St Garage When: 29th July 9am to 5 pm Echuca Toyota

Where: Rochester Racecourse Recreation Donations Received... Reserve D Crossman Contact: Wendy Sims Mob: 0427 Bamawm CWA 868307 Email: [email protected] Lockington Golf Club Les Moon ISSUE #794 - May 20, 2016 Page 7 COMMUNITY HEALTH RETAIL

ECHUCA ACTION CLUB OF •SPRAY TANS CHEMIST •WAXING LOCKINGTON •FACIALS OPEN Monday to Friday MONTHLY MEETINGS: Saturday 9am - 4pm •HAIR EXTENSIONS 1st Wednesday - Dinner at Clubrooms Sunday 9am - 4pm •ALL HAIR SERVICES

3rd Wednesday - Activity Using all ammonia free products

Beauty Products - Vitamins - President: Prescriptions - Fragrances

Warren Jones: 0419 009 268 192 HARE STREET Secretary: Craig Ross: 0428 862 551 Phone: 5482 6666

Cricket Nets & Sports Ovals. LOCKINGTON & DISTRICT Indoor Netball, Basketball, Badminton & Tennis BUSH NURSING CENTRE INC. Registered Number: A11551 Caring for the Lockington Community Ph: (03) 5486 2275 BAMAWM HOURS: 8.30am to 4.30pm Mon-Fri RECREATION Salon hours: Pathology Collection Daily, Nursing Care RESERVE Doctors Tues &Thurs 9.30am-4.30pm Monday closed with Indoor Stadium Podiatrist Every Monday Tuesday 9.00am - Late

Massage Therapist Wednesday 9.00am - 6.00pm available for hire day and night Weekly Rate $8 per hour plus $2 light coin meter Thursday 9.00am - Late Meeting & Social Rooms for Private Hire Appointments Friday 9.00 - 5.00pm Ph: Leo Tonini Ph 5486 2544 Saturday open by appointment 54865320 0402788583

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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

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CENTRE For Deliveries of Mowers and Marine Medicines & Prescriptions Sales of Honda & Suzuki motor- BOOKINGS cycles, Cox, Cub Cadet, Yardman CALL RAY 5486 2572 Phone 5480 6011 or and MTD mowers, Makocraft boats. Fax 5480 2486 Service of all makes and Models. Or if you cannot contact Ray Week days only 116 Northern Highway Echuca phone Bev 5486 2467 Phone 54823329 RETAIL

LOCKINGTON NEW AND USED VEHICLES, RECREATION RE- SERVICE & PARTS SERVE At Echuca Toyota our Service Bookings now made with Department only use genuine Toyota parts and accessories all technicians Donna Tink: are factory trained for your peace of 54862697 or 0458 101 660 mind. So come visit the friendly professional If you cannot contact Donna, team at Echuca Toyota.

phone Louise Murray ph 5486 101 NORTHERN HIGHWAY ECHUCA 5338 or 04 2886 5338 PH 5482 3377 www.echucatoyota.com.au Page 8 ISSUE #794 - May 20, 2016 RETAIL RETAIL RETAIL PENTREATH’S The Carriages ABN 98004817243 Vineyard 549 Kotta Road, For all your general insurance needs Business, Farm, Trade, Echuca Professional, Vehicle, Home

Contact Terry Stanley Ph 5483 7767 and Mary O’Brien or 0427 837767 Supermarket - Hardware t. 03 5447 2550 [Cellar door by appointment m. 0422 002 733 Newsagency - Liquor or wine available from e. [email protected] Bakery - Catering Pentreath’s Supermarket] www.lockbourneinsurance.com.au Elgas LLLOCKINGTON H OTELOTELOTEL Davey Pumps Sales & RURAL

Repairs 1-3 Archibald Street, Lockington BAMAWM ph 5486 2256 or 0408 586 460 Open 7 Days Monday……...Closed FARM SERVICES

Tuesday…….. 2pm to 6pm (No meals) (Trading as PA & ML Stanford) Wednesday… 2pm onwards (Dinner - bookings only) Thursday …... 2pm onwards - Dinner (Parmi Night) • Rural Fencing Friday………. Midday onwards Lunch & Dinner (Full Menu) • Mini Bobcat Hire - Rotovating; Saturday……. 2pm onwards - Dinner (Full Menu) Phone 54862200 Site Clearing; Post Hole Digging; Sunday……….2pm to 6pm (No meals) Leveling; Shed Cleaning (calves)

fax 54862405 Meals available at other times "Your Second Hand" subject to bookings... Lockington Rd. Lockington ie. Wednesday night for clubs Phone Phil Stanford

0429 865 424 / 5486 5424 A/H LOCKINGTON POST OFFICE Our Technicians & Sales Representatives are frequently in your area. Buckley - BANK@POST BANKING Call us today for sales, hire or repair! - (Incl. CBA, NAB, Bendigo) Livestock

- ELECTRONIC BILLPAY Carrier - Eastlink Passes & Fax Service - Stationery & $1 Cards (Formally Eades/Colvin Transport) - Prepaid mobile & internet recharge Servicing the local district.

Phone/Fax 5486 2419 Open 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday Scooters, Wheelchairs, Beds, Walking Aids, Matt Buckley Bathroom Aids, Power Wheelchairs, Closed Saturdays Oxygen Concentrators, Lift Recliners 0428 826 743

Our financial solutions include: MARIA’S • Insurance Protection

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13 Hopetoun St, Lockington • Investment Strategy Ph: 5486 2292 Daryl is servicing the Echuca, • Retirement Planning * Breakfast * Lunch Lockington, Bamawm and • Centrelink Benefits to Offset OPEN: Wednesday to Friday Your Retirement Savings Rochester Area 8.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. Specialising in Fat and Store Saturday 8.30a.m. to 2.00p.m. 486 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo. Phone: 5443 4388 Cattle, Dairy and Export Heifer Sunday 8.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. Brilliant coffee, scrumptious desserts Stephen White Financial Services P/L Sales is a Corporate Authorised Representative Contact Daryl Collins (made by ‘Hann Made Sweets’), (ARN 236541) of NEO Financial Solutions P/L and the best feed in town!! AFSL 385845 on 0427 882 227

Moran's SERVICE PARTS Water NEW VEHICLES DEALERSHIP FINANCE Deliveries Complete range of Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge and Subaru vehicles. Servicing - Warm personalised service, so come Rochester, Elmore, visit our team or call to book your Lockington, vehicle in for a service. 76 Northern Hwy., Echuca Echuca & Districts (opposite Toyota) 5480 3611 www.echucajeep.com.au 0418558578 www.echucasubaru.com.au ISSUE #794 - May 20, 2016 Page 9

Lockington Preschool Ladies Night Out Saturday 21st May Time: 7pm Venue: Lockington Heritage Centre Cost $35 incl complimentary glass of champagne or punch on arrival Finger food by Maria's Cafe, dessert buffet, drinks at bar prices, pamper stalls, door prizes

Enquiries to Andria 0417 058 675

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea

Tuesday, June 14 9.30am Lockington & District Living Heritage Complex 2-10 Market Street.

Minimum donation $5.00

Please come along and support this most worthwhile cause. Page 10 ISSUE #794 - May 20, 2016

THE WELL JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Shire of Campaspe WOMEN’S CLINIC Immunisation Session at We volunteer our time in the Bush Nursing Centre community to witness documents will visit A phone call to arrange a convenient

Lockington For adults, children and time for this service would be next on appreciated. infants Tuesday, June 14 Thursday, June 16 Gwen Fiedler 10 to 10:30 am 5486 2465 Phone 5486 2544 for appointments.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Flu immunizations Wendy Sims available Cost $23 0427 868 307

LOCKINGTON LIONS

INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOR and Emu Oil Health and beauty products known to be beneficial in treating many ailments. Has anti-inflammatory properties Available in Lockington, phone Rae on 5486 2468 Saturday June 4 or 0407 315 955 8:00 am - 2:00 pm CLUB LOCKINGTON SWAP MEET 29 Lockington Road B&B PLUS MARKET Lockington

AT THE and Deceased Estate SHOW & SHINE “Old Bakery” Household items, tools yummy cooked breakfast Sunday May 22, 2016 and sundries

phone 5486 2392 Site Bookings: $10.00 J. Van Den Bosch 5486 2480 NO EARLY BIRDS PLEASE

1 McColl Street, Lockington KEEP THIS DATE

Trading FREE OGA EDITATION Y & M RODNEY VINCENT Mondays 7.00 - 8.15 pm hours of April 11 - June 6 (inclusive) Lockington VARIETY SHOW BER room, Lockington School Branch Cost: $13 per session

Friday (10% discount for full up-front payment) Monday, November 18 ELMORE: Thursdays April 14 - June 9 (inclusive) But NOT 26 May Tuesday & 7.00 - 8.15pm at OLSH School Wednesday Bookings essential to 10.00am - 2.00pm Leanne Holmberg 0429 978 310

Thursday & Friday 9.00am - 12 Noon, 12.45pm - 4.00pm

Quality 3 bedroom home For more information in Lockington, please contact wood heater and two split systems Lockington branch on Available approx. End May 5486 2304 0428 272 426 ISSUE #794 - May 20, 2016 Page 11 RURAL RURAL RURAL S & J CONTRACTING Bamawm

HAY CONTRACTING & PASTURE RENOVATION Your Local Lockington Ian: 0428 505 053 Dairy Cattle Specialist Neil: 0427 505 053 • Direct Drilling - Roller Seeder Tel: 54862347 Hay Baling (Net) • Dairy Herds Andrew: 0448 180 281 • Luke McMahon: 0409 454 208 • Silage Baling & • Export Heifers Shepparton Lindsay:0419 520 743 • Wrapping • Cull Cows Tuesday morning • Power Harrowing • Lines of Heifers Live Weight Scales & calf pick up. Selling at Echuca Prime Sale fortnightly & store sale • Multi Discing LEE HAMILTON 0418 352 366 monthly. Shepparton Prime Sale Weekly. Export Cattle & Water Trading Ph. 5483 2387 Mob. 0417 840 327 Rochester www.maddisonlivestock.com.au

Norm & Dot Moon SCHROEN IRRIGATION Phone: 5486 5355 SURVEY & DESIGN

• Whole Farm Plans Automated Livestock • Community Drains • Reuse Systems Feed Systems Specialising in supply of fill and carting of- • NVIRP Assistance & Advice Sales, Service and Spares • Filling for Cow Lanes • Feed Pads • GPS Surveys • Irrigation Development Costing Grant Humbert • Gravel and Sand • Loam, Packing Sand and Scoria All Irrigation & Drainage

0428 106 132 RESTDOWN ROAD, BAMAWM Development Inquiries Phone James Schroen 5486 2262

STONE’S DAIRY SERVICES

G&T 10 Lockington Road For all Manager: Brett Stone LASERING Phone: 5484 1094 Shop: 5486 2229 Your Mobile: 0428 862 655 For all your fertiliser needs earthmov- Email: [email protected] including gypsum, lime & seed. * AMMTA Accredited Technician * Vats Mixing Plant for individual * Dairy Plant Installations * Machine Tests blends * Plant & Pump Services * Dairy Supplies Contact Greg Smith: BREAD MAKING FLOUR Fri: 10am - 5pm (closed 12 to 1pm) HUMBERT EXCAVATOR HIRE Jeff & Clare LANDFORMING “Think Pipe, Think Pipeworks”  1st & 2nd Grade  Feed Troughs Wickham Phone: 0428 106 132 Pipes  Bay Outlets Phone (03) 5486 5371  Headwalls Mobile 0428 505963 Bamawm 3561  Water Troughs  Concrete Post & Rail Fencing • Excavator Hire • Laser 507 Diggora Rd, Rochester Vic • Laser Bucket Phone: 5484 1799 Fax: 5484 2077 • Smudging • Truck and Trailer Hire Mobile: 0417107263 for all your:- Rock, Sand, Soil & Fill. www.pipe.net.au L OCKINGTON WRIGHT’S E NGINEERING Peter Bongiovanni Haulage Contractors & Grain Traders Mechanical repairs to trucks, cars, tractors, machinery & For all your feed grain requirements Cummins Diesel Engines Bulk & General freight, fertiliser & Gypsum needs.

Spare Parts - Castrol Lubricants

Richy’s Spraying DAVID WRIGHT Phone: 5486 2215 Tel: 5486 8343 Mobile: 0408 511 829 0419 598 240 Mob: 0428 505 609 27 Pannoo Road Lockington 3563 Page 12 ISSUE #794 - May 20, 2016 TRADE TRADE TRADE Specialists in Commercial ABLAZE and Residential Works including: Shower ELECTRICAL Screens & repairs,

Security Doors, JOEL RANDALL Glass Splashbacks, 0438 00 78 78 Mirrors, Wardrobe Doors, Pergola Enclosures, Windows & Doors. All glass repairs. Servicing Echuca & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR & surrounds Servicing Lockington/Bamawm SOLAR GRID CONNECT for over 10 years INSTALLERS

Split System Air Phone: 5480 6694 Industrial – Rural – Commercial 18 McKenzie Road, Echuca Conditioning. Underground – Pump & Motors www.echucaglassandaluminium.com.au • Electrical Contractor with over 10 years experience. G & K AUTOMOTIVE • Your local solar expert using only the best quality products available.

Workshop in the Call us today for a no obligation free Bamawm Area quote & inspection

Gardening & Mowing All new Equipment P: 03 5486 5402 Farm work & Painting FREE Pickup and Delivery service in the Rochester/Lockington area. M: 0427 649 363 Odd jobs Call Glen Viney today When you need a hand ring E: [email protected] 0428 110 071 W: www.norlecsolar.com.au Eric Bish 0429 770 858 For a FREE no obligation quote. Rec : 15607 (Vic) 161867C (NSW)

PRIGGS PLUMBING PTY LTD

78 - 80 MACKAY STREET ROCHESTER 3561

Telephone: 5484 1042

[email protected]

Contact Priggs for all your plumbing and gas requirements

RC & HA KILSBY ROCHY GLASS

Master Builder Glass/Glazing/Mirrors

Housing, Renovations & Supply and fit timber & aluminium • Windows • Security Doors Additions • Flyscreens • Shower Screens Phone: 5486 2578 • Sliding Wardrobe Doors Mobile: 0428 505 702 • Flyscreens

• Residential Locksmithing

MBAV 5488, RBP DB-U-9157 Phone 0421 839 206 ACN: 007 405 978 Email: [email protected]

MARKET STREET GARAGE

DORMAN’S GENERAL SERVICING AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS P/L

REPAIRS TO ALL 382 HIGH STREET, ECHUCA Arctick Cert & REC - 25 Years Experience MAKES OF CARS • Industrial, Commercial, Rural, Domestic • A/C Services installations and ∗ ALL TYPES OF PHONE CON PEPPAS Repairs for all Systems ELECTRICAL WORK 0401 378 022 • All types of Electrical Works • Refrigeration Repairs & Servicing

28 Market Street Lockington Darryl Squires 0411 848 969 phone: 5482 4353 (300meters from the Heritage Com- E: [email protected] mobile: 0428 505 301 plex) www.squiresacelec.com.au REC 13169 & ARC No. AU35957 Mon - Fri: 9.00am - 4.00pm Reg. Vic 1607, NSW 35190 ABN 24 758 558 318 ISSUE #794 - May 20, 2016 Page 13

LOCKINGTON NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE Kris Munro 0488 591887

KEEP THIS DATE FREE COMPUTER CLASSES MONDAY 20TH JUNE With Wendy Sims YAGers MOVIE Basic Word Classes Tuesday 12, 19, 26 July FUNDRAISER EVENT ECHUCA PARAMOUNT TO SEE Basic Excel Classes Thursday 14, 21, 28 July “WARCRAFT”, starring Travis Fimmel All classes 10-12 noon $20 adults $60 per course $15 students Limit of 6 people. Bookings at LDBC

WINTER COAT AND WE ARE COLLECTING THE FOLLOWING:

BLANKET DRIVE • old terracotta pots (cracked/ Preparing for this Winter…... broken)

Over the past two years • Ice cream containers YOUR Community has • Cracked/broken crockery or generously donated winter tiles coats and blankets that has re- • Plastic plant saucers sulted in over 1000 coats being Please leave at LDBC distributed for free to those in GREY LEAD ART CLASSES need in your own Community. With Carmel Versis Again we are calling on your generosity. If you have any un- Starting Mon 30th May wanted clean Coats or Blankets please start gathering ready to At LDBC meeting room be donated. At 7pm - 8pm During the month of MAY we are collecting from the following $20 for 4 sessions. Bookings at PUBLIC Drop Off locations: LDBC *The Riverine Herald, *Echuca Neighbourhood House *Anglicare Victoria (formally St Luke's) *Echuca Regional Library WEDNESDAY 29TH JUNE *Echuca Central 208 School *Echuca East Primary School Bus leaving LDBC at 8.30am *St Mary’s Parish Centre (St Mary's Hall) $90 inc ticket and bus *Lockington and District Business Centre Bookings at LDBC

DISTRIBUTION DAYS We will be holding a distribution day on Friday June 10th, 3 pm to 5 pm at the Lockington Consolidated Primary School Music Room.

Thanks Julie & Ross EMCP Coordinators Page 14 ISSUE #794 - May 20, 2016 Lockington & District Bush Nursing Centre Inc.

Issue:93—MAY 2016 access to Roberts Street.

Community Car Service

Please ensure that any bookings made through the Centre for the Community Car are made a minimum of 48 hours before your appointment in order to organise a volunteer driver. Our volunteers are very important to the centre and SLOW DOWN—BEWARE PEDESTRIANS we endeavour to give them sufficient notice to With many activities happening simultaneously allow them to forward plan. at the Centre it is of paramount importance that Thursday Morning Doctors Clinic vehicles and pedestrians take care when entering, attending and leaving the Centre. Dr Sam’s Thursday morning clinic is expected Small children and the elderly are particularly to resume on Thursday 19th May 2016 . vulnerable as their mobility, senses and Please ring the Centre 54862544 reflexes can be less responsive due to for appointments. impairment or distraction.

Traffic should drive at 2019—we will be 60! If anyone in the Community has memorabilia no more than walking pace or stories relating to the Centre over past on the grounds, for the safety of all Centre years, or about its 1959 opening , we would patrons. Particularly busy days are: love to hear from you. We are collating • Tuesday - Doctor pictures and information for a photo book to • Thursday - Doctor, PAG & Immunisations mark the Centre’s 60th Birthday. Please • Friday - Infant Welfare Centre contact the Centre on 54862544 or simply give to one of our Board of Management Please be alert and check carefully for other members to pass onto us for inclusion. Than- traffic reversing from parking spaces, mobility kyou scooters and pedestrians entering and leaving the Centre.

Visibility can be reduced when coming from the Use it or Lose it west side of the building, so reduced speed and The Centre is an important community hub. focus is of the utmost importance. Please support the visiting health professionals where possible - in order to We also have a rear exit to Roberts Street that keep services coming here. can be used be used when leaving the Centre to help traffic flow and help alleviate any traffic congestion. In an emergency, call triple 000 We would welcome any community suggestions or for expert health information and advice phone - eg signage, one way traffic by erecting barrier -Nurse-on-call 1300-60-60-24 on western access and traffic to leave via rear (24hours a day—7 days a week)

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

ISSUE #794 - May 20, 2016 Page 15 LOCKINGTON GOLF CLUB REPORT Humbert with 37, in a very competitive grade, with only 4 16TH MAY 2016 points from first to last. With a score of 36 points, Jason Wakefield won C Grade, 04/05: Stroke - Annette Brereton was best on course and his first win in his return to golf, which was terrific. Blake won the Pentreaths Supermarket Player of the Day Humbert was next best with 35. voucher, as well as A Grade, ahead of Sue Harris. Phyl Ball comp (across all grades) – Ray Brereton, Brett Macfarlane took the honours in B Grade. Nearest the pin: Stone, Rick Connors (all 36); Andrew Harris, Steve Holt A Grade – Sue Harris; B Grade – Phyl Macfarlane. (both 35, on a count back from Tim Staley and Phil Stan- ford). Brett Stone also won a ball for a fine eagle on the 06/05: 4BBB - The Lockington & District Bush Nursing 1st. Centre held its Charity Golf Day, and golfers enjoyed the Nearest the pins: 7th – Steve Holt; 2nd shot 5th – Gary glorious weather. The day was generously supported by Milligan (A Grade), Ian Maddison (B Grade), Bruce visitors from Marong, Bamawm, Rochester, Rich River Haines (C Grade); 2nd shot 18th for the 6-pack smack – and Mitiamo, and raised more than $700 for the Centre, a Matt Baulch. really pleasing result. Spike’s Looong Drive: 14th – Gary Milligan (A Grade), Ian Maddison (B Grade), Jeff Carnie (C Grade). The Echuca Terry Thomas and Rick Connors combined brilliantly to CIH eagles nest prize on the 3rd wasn’t won, and neither score 49 points (highlighted by 28 points on the inward 9) was Captain Terry’s yardstick prize on the 16th, which is and win the men’s event. Runners-up were Gary Milligan now up to $151.50. and Tommy Eade with 46, on a count back from Barry Graham and Ian Haines. 15/05: 2016 Kelly Shield Day at Pyramid Hill - the ladies’ team of Phyl Macfarlane, Pauline Humbert and Sue Har- Sherryl Jones and Annette Brereton won the ladies’ event ris finished a creditable 3rd behind the successful Calivil with 37, ahead of Lois Chugg and Phyl Macfarlane (33). team. The men’s team of Andrew Harris, Kevin Humbert, Nearest the pins: 3rd – Pauline Humbert, Gary Milligan; Travis Mancer, Ray Brereton, Steve Holt and Jeff Carnie 7th – Phyl Macfarlane, Andrew Harris; 16th – Annette finished 5th behind the winning Pyramid Hill team. An- Brereton, Gary Milligan; 17th – Annette Brereton, Kevin drew’s net 71 was the best of the Locky players, and he Humbert. Ball comp: Andrew Harris & Mark Lyons (45), also won 2 nearest the pins, while Kevin Humbert won Grant Humbert & Kevin Humbert (44), and the Rochester one. pair of Bruce Bryant & Tim Quinlan (44). Upcoming events: Saturday 21st May – Stroke – 1st Pre- 07/05: Stroke - a good field of golfers, with numbers bol- liminary Round Club Championships – 2nd Qualifying stered by visitors from Bamawm. Blake Humbert had a Round Gartside Cup – Privilege Cup. Duty – Grant Hum- memorable day, winning the Pentreaths Supermarket bert, James Hodgens. Player of Day, Monthly Medal, Privilege Cup and C Grade Golfers are warmly invited to the Club’s Annual Tourna- honours with a personal best 95-34-61. ment, which will commence on Tuesday 24th May with Mat Dennis won A Grade with a fine 76-12-64, ahead of the Ladies 4BBB. Next is the Stroke 18 holes Champion- James Hodgens, Terry Thomas and Kevin Humbert (all ship for Ladies on Thursday 26th May, followed by the net 69). B Grade was won by Rick Connors 88-19-69, on Men’s 4BBB on Friday 27th May and the Mixed American a count back from Travis Mancer (85-16-69). Jayden on Saturday 28th May. The final day is the Stroke 36 Wright was runner-up in C Grade with a solid 98-30-68. Holes Championship for Men on Sunday 29th May. En- The next best scores all won a ball with a net 70 – Jeff tries for the 36 to Rick Connors (0427 862 445). Carnie, Brett Stone, Stuart Newton, Tom Scurrah, Ian Haines and Mick Giorgianni (Bamawm). Best scratch A small but quality field of golfers enjoyed the lovely scores: A Grade – Grant Humbert (73); B Grade – Travis weather and course on Sunday at Bamawm, with a num- Mancer (85); C Grade – Jeff Carnie (95). ber of players representing the Club at the Kelly Shield Nearest the pins: 17th – Des Pentreath; 2nd shot 8th – held at Pyramid Hill. Tim Staley (A Grade), Travis Mancer (B Grade); 2nd shot 18th for the 6-pack smack – Stuart Newton. Spike’s Winners of the Ladies event was Chris Turner on 34 Looong Drive – 6th – Grant Humbert (A Grade), Andrew points. N/P 7/16 Denise Newth, 3rd shot 5/14 Lorraine Palmer (B Grade), Rob Hardess (C Grade). Appleby, Longest Drive 2/11 Chris Turner. Terry Thomas won the Echuca CIH eagles nest prize on the 3rd with a centimetre-perfect shot, but Captain Terry’s Winner of the Men’s event was David Winchcomb on 39 yardstick prize on the 16th continues to elude golfers. points, Runner-up Alex Macquibban with 37 points. N/P Gartside Cup qualifiers – Blake Humbert, Mat Dennis, 7/16 Craig Franklin, 2nd Shot 4/13 David Winchcomb, Jayden Wright; standby – James Hodgens. Longest Drive Craig Franklin. 14/05: Next Sunday 22nd will be a stroke round with Anita Ward Stableford - Ian Maddison was in brilliant form, returning a and Louise Williams on duty. score of 45 points to win the Pentreaths Supermarket Player of the Day voucher. He also won B Grade, a near- est the pin and a long drive. Matt Baulch also had a blinder, a great score of 44 points, to be runner-up in B Grade, and these 2 rounds were clearly the best on the day. A Grade victory went to Gary Milligan with 38 points, on a count back from Grant Humbert. Next best was Kevin Page 16 ISSUE #794 - May 20, 2016 BOWLS CLUB NEWS ceeded to present the trophies for the men's section. Club champion: Russell Shawcross. R/Up: Alan Kauffman. The club held its annual Presentation Kauffman was rather chuffed that it only took him 82 evening on Friday. A large crowd of years to get this close to championship status. B Grade members and guests attended and were champion: Kalvin Stout. R/Up: Les Brereton. 100 Up treated to delightful meal and sweets. Club Presidents champion: Don Isgro. R/Up: Graeme Turner. 21 Up Presi- Phillip Cunnington and Joy Weller welcomed everyone dents trophy: Tom Davis. R/Up:Neil Haines. and thanked all members for their contribution to the club during the past season. Davis gave a long detailed speech in which he stated that it was a real honour to win the award and congratulated Weller then proceeded to present the awards with assis- Haines on a truly high standard game played and it was a tance from Pauline Humbert. Club champion: Rhonda shame that there could be only one winner. A special Gallagher Runner Up: Leanne McInnes. 100 Up cham- highlight of the evening was the presentation of a Best pion: Rhonda Gallagher. R/Up: Lois Chugg. Gallagher in Clubman award to Les Brereton. Brereton was recog- her acceptance speech thanked the Lockington Bowls nised for his contribution given to the club over several Club for all the assistance and support during the past years. twenty years in her bowling career. Gallagher on a sadder note advised the members that she was transferring to In closing Cunnington and Weller thanked all present and the City of Echuca Bowls Club. trusted that the club will remain viable for many years to come. Rhonda Gallagher has been a stalwart for the club over this period and the ten times club champion will be re- Last Tuesday the women played their final weekly social membered for her contribution and wish her well for the bowls. With a small field the game was Scrounge. After a future. Alys Humbert Club Pairs championship: Lorraine slow start Pauline Humbert was able to minimise her mis- Appleby and Marie Malone (s). R/Up: Joy Weller and takes to win the event. Joy Weller won the Pentreaths Lesla Maslen (s). (A special presentation was made to Foodworks voucher. Pauline Humbert in recognition for her several years as Treasurer of the ladies committee. Members applauded The game of Scrounge will be played on Wednesday 11th the work and effort from Pauline.) May starting at 1.00pm. All bowlers and non-bowlers wel- come to participate. Flat soled shoes to be worn or bare- The vouchers for the season were presented to all recipi- foot. Weather permitting this will be a weekly event during ents with Annette Brereton, Anne Lowrie and Joy Weller the coming months. Names to be listed prior to 12.45pm. featuring on a regular basis. Lady President Joy Weller presented the club Treasurer Alan Kauffman with a The Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 16th cheque to the amount of $6000 as proceeds of the fund- May commencing at 8.00pm. raising during the year. The gathering strongly applauded the work and effort from the ladies committee. Phillip Cunnington and Vice President Tom Davis pro-

PINEGROVE MAY SHOOT RESULTS AA grade saw shoot off between Grant Stanford & Greg Sunday 1st of May saw Pinegrove Gun Club hold a 100 Morey with both locked on 84. Shoot off saw Grant the target sim graded ladies ,veterans & Juniors on handicap) victor with his new fancy high rib side by side which might start a new trend? Field & Game shoot, which saw 93 brave the windy con- ditions to contest Pinegrove’s fist 100 target shoot set A grade winner was Greg Allan 85 over Greg Passolague over two grounds. two behind on 82, B grade saw Pinegrove’s own Christo- Course setters “Dobbie” & ‘Bugs Shorland” had their work pher Shorland drop only one target on the first station in cut out adjusting targets with the strong blustery winds his last round to have a 24 to take the chocolates from blowing from the South West all day, but still managed to Bryan Watson 82 to 76. set good hittable birds & still testing all skill levels of C grade winner was Stefano Papaluca 68 to Echuca/ shooters. Moama member Clayton Townrow on 64, Veterans With Kerri in the nomination hut getting the squads out at Trevor Carr 83 to second place Brian Hoyland 69 on good intervals over the two grounds, the day was set for handicap. an early finish & with Drew & Michelle in the canteen pumping out the tea & coffee plus warm food, which was Ladies Saw Echuca/Moama Member April Thompson on appreciated by all in the very cool conditions. 77 first with Pinegrove’s Chloe Shorland second on First rounds saw better than anticipated scores coming in, 75.Juniors winner was Jorden Roberts on 70 with another with shooters adjusting to the windy conditions. With Pinegrove member Corey West second with 68. halve the squads shooting A ground and the other halve Sub juniors winners saw two fast improving young shoot- shooting B ground first, it was impossible to gauge which ers & I’m sure it won’t be long until they are challenging was the harder ground or more wind affected. their fathers for bragging rights with Harper Molluso with Second round saw some shooters adjust better to the 85 first and Lachlan Moran on 79 in second place. conditions and improve on their scores, which was the Next Pinegrove shoot will be on Sunday 12/6/2016 which story as the day went on, Nicholas Guerra shoot a possi- will be the second day of Golden Rivers three day shoot, ble 25 out of 25 on his last round and take out High gun over the June long weekend. with a very impressive 90 out of 100 in very trying condi- Continued next page. tions. ISSUE #794 - May 20, 2016 Page 17

LBUFNC Results Round 6 vs Nth Bendigo & Round 7 vs Colbo

Rd Reserves Seniors

6 Nth Bendigo 11.12.78 def LBU 4.2.26 Nth Bendigo 26.20.170 def LBU 4.10.34 Goals 2 Jarrod Monaghan, Corey Mitchell 3 Nathan Dyson, 1 Zeik Johnston

Ash Fielder Brian North Jenharwil David Ismail

Lockington Hotel Corey Mitchell Reids Stockfeeds Jakson Gibbs

National Hotel Jared Monaghan Bill & Kaye Cochrane Marcus Crook

Amped Hair Jared Mundie Lockington Hotel Marcus Angove

Hip Pocket Ivan Medina Echuca Workers & Services Jay Sanford

Roma Jayden Thompson National Hotel Matt Hinks

7 Colbo 16.10.106 def LBU 2.5.17 Colbo 17.18.120 def LBU 3.5.23

Goals Ben Landy, Jayden Thompson 2 Jeremy Mundie, 1 Zeik Johnston

Schroen Irrigiation Jayden Thompson Moama RSL Marcus Crook

Lockington Hotel Jarred Mundie Jenharwil David Ismail

National Hotel Greg Carne Taylormade Cows Rhys Woodland

Amped Hair Dean Mitchell Echuca Wrokers & Services Marcus Angove

Hip Pocket Corey Mitchell National Hotel Michael Dobson

Roma Glen Read

Under 12s Semex KFC Ice Cremery McDonalds Norlec Canteen Round 3 Jake Rorke Edward Brentnall Cody Thompson Oliver McMinn Jacob Collins Archie Sims

vs Echuca Bombers Goals: 1—Edward Brentnall, Cody Thompson

Under 12s Semex KFC Ice Cremery McDonalds Norlec Canteen Round 4 Cody Thompson Edward Brentnall Jye Haitsma Dylan Verhey Tyson Weeks Corey Meyer

vs Echuca White Goals: 1—Tyson Weeks

PINEGROVE MAY SHOOT 2nd Brian Hoyland 69 1st Jorden Roberts 70 Ladies 2nd Corey West 68 100 target SIM GRD - L/V/J HCP 1st April Thompson 77 Sub juniors High Gun Nicholas Guerra 90 2nd Chloe Shorland 75 1st Harper Molluso 85 AA Grade Juniors 2ndLachlan Moran 79 1st Grant Stanford 84 (by shoot off) 2nd Greg Morey 84 A Grade 1st Greg Allan 85 2nd Greg Passolagua 82 B Grade 1st Chris Shorland 82 2nd Bryan Watson 76 C Grade 1st Stefano Papaluca 68 2nd Clayton Townrow 64 Veterans 1st Trevor Carr 83 Page 18 ISSUE #794 - May 20, 2016

MONDAYS

• Strength & Balance Class

JUNE 9.00 am - Bush Nursing Centre MAY • Nicole Hocking Podiatrist Friday 20 Wednesday 1 9.30 - 4.30. - Bush Nursing Senior Citizens Meeting Action Club Dinner - Centre. Phone: 5486 2544. 1:15pm at the Senior Citizens Rooms 7:30 pm Club Rooms • Lockington & District T.O.W.N Saturday 21 Saturday 4 Club 6.30 pm - Bush Nursing LBU Interleague bye Garage Sale Centre (Activities Room) 8am to 2pm • Senior Citizens Social Carpet Lockington Preschool Ladies Night Out 29 Lockington Road, Lockington Bowls I:15 pm - Lockington See advert. For details Community Centre LBU Bus Trip Sunday 22 TUESDAYS

Lockington Pony Club Rally 10:00AM Round 9 HDFNL • Men’s Shed White Hills v LBU Scurrah Reserve 8.30 am - 3:00 pm (Sherrin Harbour 0418 112 292) Phone 5486 2683 Sunday 5 Heritage Complex Open Pine Grove Gun Club Simulated Field • Dr. Patrick Nzegwu 1:00 - 4:00 pm & Game 9.30 am - 5.00 pm - Bush Nursing On Duty: Giles & Phillippa Centre. Phone: 5486 2544. Monday 6 Lockington Lions Club Swap Meet Meals on Wheels • Lockington Playgroup 10.00am - See advert. For details. Catholic Ladies Noon - St. James Church Hall. Enq: Tish Serpell 0400607174

Monday 23 Tuesday 7 • Ladies Social Badminton Bamawm CWA LBU FNC Ladies Committee Meeting - 10.00am - Bamawm Sports Lockington Recreation Reserve 10am at Bamawm Community Centre. Enquiries: 5486 2272. Social Centre Wednesday 8 • Ladies Social Bowls Heritage Complex Meeting Lions Club Dinner Meeting 10.00am - BYO Lunch 7:30 at the Complex 7:30 pm Lockington Hotel New bowlers welcome

WEDNESDAYS Meals on Wheels Thursday 9 St James Lockington Milloo CWA - 10:00 am • Strength & Balance Class Milloo Hall 9.00 am - Bush Nursing Centre. Bamawm Extension CWA • Massage with Anita. Phone 5486 7:30pm at Bamawm Extension Hall Friday 10 2544 for appointment. Social Indoor Bowls 7:30 pm Wednesday 25 Bamawm Extension Hall THURSDAYS

Lockington Lions Club Business • Dr. Samah Mansour Meeting - 7:30pm at Locky Hotel Sunday 12 9.30 am - 12.30 pm - Bush Lockington Pony Club Rally 10:00 am Nursing Centre. Ph: 5486 2544 Saturday 28 Scurrah Reserve (contact Sherrin Round 8 HDFNL Harbour 0418 112 292) • Social Activity Day LBU - Bye 10am - Bush Nursing Centre Monday 13 Ph: 5480 6701 Sunday 29 Meals on Wheels: Heritage Complex Open Bamawm CWA • Men’s Shed 1:00 - 4:00 pm 8.30 am - 3:00 pm Heritage Complex Meeting Ph: 5486 2683 On Duty: Gordon & Joy 7:30 pm at the Complex FRIDAYS Monday 30 • Mens Social Bowls 4:00 pm Meals on Wheels Tuesday 14 Lions Club Well Women’s Clinic at Bush Nursing BBQ tea to follow Centre. Ph: 5486 2544 for appointment New Bowlers welcome

LOCKY NEWS TYPING DAY. SATURDAYS ITEMS CLOSE 10:00 AM Big Morning Tea Bingo 7:15 pm - St. Joseph’s Hall, BUT PREFERRED BY FRIDAY 27 9:30 am at the Heritage Complex Campaspe St, Rochester. PLEASE

Bank Trading Hours: St. Mary’s Op Shop Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 10.00 am - 2.00 pm Mon & Wed 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Thursdays & Fridays - 9.00 am to 12 noon, 12.45 pm to 4.00 pm Thu & Fri 10:00 am - 2:30 pm