Green light for Bridport streetscape
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Green light for Bridport streetscape
Celebrating our100 th year VOL. 101 NO. 31 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2009 PRICE: $1.20 INCLUDES GST Arson suspected at Derby fire A fire which destroyed an unoccupied weatherboard house in Derby early on Sunday evening is being treated as arson. The fire was reported shortly after 5pm and brigades from Derby, Branxholm, Winnaleah and Pioneer attended the scene. However the fire had taken complete control of the house, and firemen concentrated their efforts on hosing down the town hall on one side of the house, and a residence on the other side. The house was completely gutted. Tasmanian Fire Service investigation officers attended the scene on Monday, and Sergeant Dale French from the Scottsdale Police Station has confirmed that police are treating the circumstances of the fire as suspicious. Sergeant French said that the house had been vacant for some weeks, and it is believed that the owner is overseas. Anyone who may have information about the fire, or who saw a person in the vicinity, has been asked to contact police. • The house ablaze at Derby. (Photo - Freddie Mazoudier) McLennans Butchery Green light for ELLENOR STREET, SCOTTSDALE Phone 6352 2237 THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS AVAILABLE UNTIL WEDNESDAY AUGUST 24 • MARINATED Lamb chump chops - $13.25/KG • Gerello beef roast - $8.55/KG • OUR OWN Quality assured bacon - $9.99/KG FREE Home Deliveries “ No lollies just the best meat in town!” Scottsdale area daily, Bridport - Thursday afternoon “From six to six we’re here to mix” ALWAYS AVAILABLE Carpenter & Joiner Bridport streetscape THE Dorset Council has accepted a tender for Stage 1 of the Bridport streetscape development. At the beginning of the meeting, Bridport residents Jeff Jennings and Ron Rice who both oppose the plan, asked questions. Mr Jennings said the majority of Bridport residents wished to keep angle parking and he called on councillors to support their views. Mr Rice asked why a decision on the tender was being made 'in committee', behind closed doors. In answering the questions, Mayor Peter Partridge said councillors would vote according to their personal opinions on the issue. General Manager John Martin said that a decision on the tender was made 'in committee' because of commercial in-confidence reasons and was in accordance with the Local Government Act. Councillors Thorne and Martin maintained their opposition to the plan. Cr Thorne said it was irresponsible to accept a tender that was over the budgeted amount, and she said a plebiscite should have been held. community "The would have accepted its outcome, and it would have alleviated the angst in the community," Cr Thorne said. Cr Jarvis said he supported the proposal because it would make the shopping precinct more user-friendly. Council voted 6-2 in favour of proceeding with the plan, and accepted a tender from Venarchie Contracting to complete the job. 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Peter Blackwell 4 Victoria Street, Scottsdale 6352 4055 Justin Wiggins HOME FINANCE SALES Email: scottsdale@robertsre.com.au www.robertsre.com.au/scottsdale 0408 145 101 0438 522 876 Shelley Davey PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 0438 807 170 Ron Grenda SALES 0408 523 596 2 - THE NORTH EASTERN ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2009 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR • Letters must be short and may be edited for rea- sons of space or clarity. Names, addresses and telephone numbers must be included. Unsigned letters or those with pen names will not be published. SUPPORT FOR DR MCGINITY Sir, Can anyone explain why Lara Giddings, Deputy Premier of Tasmania, Minister of Health, and Attorney General, and David Barlett, Premier of Tasmania, are unable to assist me and the towns of Bridport, Derby, Scottsdale and surrounds with the reason for Dr Paul McGinity's continued suspension? They elected the Medical Council of Tasmania and are the only ones who can force a quick resolution. Other victims are innocent until proven guilty. Dr Paul McGinity is being penalised in every way? He is unable to tend his sick and frail patients. With the restrictions placed on Dr Paul McGinity, he is now allowed to practise for only 42 hours a week supervised or 18 hours a week if a locum is available on the end of the phone. Locums have been very hard to attract and very expensive at a cost of $7,500 weekly, at his own expense. Dr Peter Sexton of the Medical Council of Tasmania said Dr. Paul McGinity is not a danger. I ask - why is our doctor and his patients being victimised in this way? The lack of locums has forced Dr McGinity to close three surgeries in Bridport, Derby and Scottsdale, leaving 3,000 patients without medical assistance. Invitations have been issued to all parliamentarians to help. Are you looking for child care? • We are very excited that we are able to offer Family Day Care in the Bridport area and we hope that our carer (Amelia) complements and supports existing child care services in the area. • Amelia has been providing care for several families in the local area and has recently completed her orientation and is registered with our service. • If you are looking for child care for work, study, respite or purely for the social aspect of your child having the opportunity to play with other children. Please contact Amelia on 0400 588 605 Why has it been left to the Liberals and Greens only have offered who assistance. "Save our doctor, save our lives." Val Cocker, Scottsdale. RETAIN OUR HERITAGE Sir, In case those who have expressed interest in my correspondence over the past year or so are wondering why there has been nothing from me in the last couple of months, I should perhaps explain that my wife and I have been travelling overseas. Whilst the main object of the trip was to attend a family gathering and spend time with various relatives and friends, we were fortunate enough to be able to explore some of the great cities of the world, including Los Angeles, Chicago, Paris, Vienna and Zurich, where the visionary "city fathers", past and present, have created and continue to enhance widely varying but always proud examples of modern civilization. Chicago, for example, was destroyed by fire in 1871 but, thanks to the "cando" attitude of its citizens, a beautiful city has risen from the ashes. In Europe we also visited historic cities and towns such as Cologne, Heidelberg, Strasbourg and others that have been painstakingly rebuilt after being ravaged by wars through the centuries. In the Alsace region of France (the land of the legendary storks) we saw the quaintest "picturebook" medieval towns and villages, which have been lovingly preserved by succeeding generations of proud citizens, and are consequently now such gems that they a real tourist honey-pots. In the Yorkshire Dales of England we experienced driving on roads so narrow that in some places it is quite impossible for two vehicles to pass. But those roads are still being maintained because they serve a useful purpose for both local traffic and tourists - not closed or declared "unsafe" by some bureaucratic local government official. We also visited the shocking battlefields of the Somme, including the town of Villers-Bretonneux where Australians are honoured for their bravery and the crucial role they played in helping to turn the tide of World War I, and the beaches of Normandy where thousands died in the defence of democracy and the rights of the against individual totalitarian powers. On our return, in reading the eight editions of the "Advertiser" that had accumulated in the waiting mail, it was disappointing to find that the controversies over the Bridport streetscape redevelopment and Dr McGinity's medical practice are still raging. In the case of the Bridport streetscape it appears that the Dorset Council is persisting with the same intransigent and high-handed approach that it applied to the issue of the Derby Station Road Bridge - doggedly ignoring the clearly expressed wishes of a majority of community members. Perhaps if Council had applied as much determination to brokering a speedy resolution of the problems confronting Dr McGinity and his patients, a more satisfactory outcome might have been achieved by now. John Beswick, Deviot and Derby. OPPOSED TO BRIDPORT STREETSCAPE PLAN Sir, It is a matter of great concern that the Dorset Council continues to ignore the wishes of a large majority of Bridport residents, even after the survey by Mr Peter Gutwein MHA clearly showed their wishes. The main problem is the loss of nearly half of the existing shop-front parking spaces if angle parking is changed to parallel parking. To my surprise I also found the existing carriageway, already narrow, is not only not going to be widened, it is to be fractionally narrowed! This from a council touting their plan as catering for the future needs of the town. My plea to the council is this - confer with your consultants and see whether they can come up with a plan incorporating wider footpaths and space for alfresco dining, a bicycle track and angle parking. The last thing you would want would surely be a repeat of the William Street fiasco. Sheena Butler, Bridport. Liberals call for Joint Select Committee on Medical Act THE parliamentary Liberal Party has called for a Joint Select Committee into the Medical Practitioners Registration Act in the wake of the treatment of Dr Paul McGinity, and the State government’s failure to provide leadership on the issue. The Liberals believe that the committee should inquire into the adequacy of the provisions of the Act with particular reference to reviewing existing statutes, procedures and practices for the consideration and notification of suspensions from medical practice, including the essential requirements of natural justice and procedural fairness; and the adequacy of arrangements currently in place when a medical practitioner is suspended, or reinstated under conditions, which affect the ability to provide medical care to the local community he or she Musselroe wind farm a step closer LIBERAL Senator Guy Barnett believes prospects for the Musselroe Wind Farm development have advanced markedly as a result of the passing of the Renewable Energy Target legislation by the House of Representatives this week. Council Report Key Decisions of the last Council Meeting 17 AUGUST 2009 • Approved the creation of an easement for overhead electricity lines in the McLennan Street Reserve, Scottsdale. • Granted a partial remission of the General Rate levied on the North East Aminya Hostel Property, Scottsdale, for the 2009/2010 financial year. • Received and noted the Dorset Council Annual Plan 2008/09 End of year Report. • Bridport Main Street Projects: • Received and confirmed two reports by the General Manager to Council which included information on planning and statutory requirements, risk management, financial implications and community considerations; • Approved and authorised financial implications, as contained in the General Manager’s two reports, which include State Government contributions of $492,000 and borrowings of $300,000 towards the overall $2M cost of all the Projects; • Accepted the tender of Venarchie Contracting in the sum of $851,396.55 (excl GST) for Stage One of the Projects. For further information on any of these items, please contact the Mayor, Cr Peter Partridge (03 63 522 776) or the General Manager, Mr John Martin (0363 526 500). A summary of the works as a 7th August 2009 UNSEALED ROADS Maintenance Grading – Mathinna Plains, Old Waterhouse, Homestead, Snake Track McKenzie Valley Patching – Drainage – Browns, Halfway, Koomeela Koomeela, Nook Potholing Tree Maintenance –New Road SEALED ROADS Maintenance Verge Maintenance – Scottsdale, Bridport, Gladstone, Waterhouse, Jetpatcher – Golconda Footpath Maintenance – Beattie Street, Hedley Street Guidepost Maintenance - Golconda Road, Waterhouse Road CAPITAL WORKS Alberton Road Widening Rose Street Footpath Bridge 1594 Greeta Road Complete Complete Your Councillors are: Mayor Peter Partridge, Deputy Mayor Yvonne Thorne, Councillor Steve Arnold, Councillor Roger McLennan, Councillor Heath Rattray, Councillor Thomas Ransom, Councillor Sheryl Martin, Councillor Barry Jarvis and Councillor Max Hall For further information call 03 6352 6500 or log onto www.dorset.tas.gov.au services. Liberal shadow treasurer Peter Gutwein said the committee should report by November 19. "The Liberals and the North-East community have had real concerns at the lack of leadership from the State Labor Government which has seen a huge gap in the delivery of health services as a result of Dr McGinity’s sudden suspension four months ago, and the subsequent restrictions placed on his ability to continue to deliver services," Mr Gutwein said. "If the Medical Council are operating in accordance with the Act, then what we must do is look at the Act and make changes that would prevent a situation where people are left without a doctor, or medications, for lengthy periods." The committee will only be formed if the Labor government supports it. $350 million The investment into North East Tasmania will create 150 jobs during construction and meet the electricity needs of up to 55,000 homes. Senator Barnett said the Liberals strongly support a renewable energy target of 20% by 2020 and if this is legislated it will be a huge boost for wind farm developments generally and Musselroe Bay in particular. “I am glad that the government has this week backed down and agreed to coalition requests to decouple the renewable energy legislation from the overall ETS package.,” Senator Barnett said. “It is however critical that the Government agrees to our amendments to protect the aluminium, cement and food processing industries,” he added. THE NORTH EASTERN ADVERTISER - 3 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST !9, 2009 Aminya ticks all accreditation boxes AMINYA Hostel chairman Peter Partridge has announced that following a detailed review, the facility for the aged is compliant in all 44 standards. The review was required because the Australian Government imposed sanctions on the facility claiming Aminya had not addressed issues identified earlier in the year. The Aminya board of management was required to appoint an advisor with nursing experience to help it comply with its responsibilities which were primarily administrative based. Mr Partridge said all systems at Aminya were now up to date and functioning in accordance with standards. "There was never any risk to the health of residents at Aminya, and the standard of care has always been excellent," Mr Partridge said. He thanked the staff for their efforts in reaching the compliance standards. "We have appointed an acting nurse manager, Charmaine Smylie, and she is doing an outstanding job," Mr Partridge said. A spate of burglaries overnight last Sunday in Scottsdale and Branxholm has prompted to police to seek information from the public. Between 8pm on Sunday August 16 and 6am on Monday August 17 four separate business were broken into. Scottsdale businesses in George Street, King Street and Hedley Street, and a shop in Branxholm were illegally entered. Cash, computers and hair products were stolen during the burglaries. Police are requesting members of the public to come forward if they witnessed people or vehicles in or around the businesses during the evening, or who have seen any of the stolen property. They can contact Scottsdale Police on 6352 4099 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Any information can be provided anonymously and callers maybe entitled to a reward. • Acting nurse manager Charmaine Smylie, Peter Partridge and Aminya residents Betty Williams (left) and Gwen Blackwell. Woolworths supporting local basketballers JUNIOR basketballers in the North-East will benefit from the recently announced Woolworths Fresh Food Kids Community Grants program grants. In its second big year, the program has given $3 million to over 1,900 community groups around Australia. The junior basketball organisation received $500 which will be used to purchase new tops for the 12 participating teams in the competition. Secretary Natasha Evans thanked the national retailer for its generosity in supporting a local community group. "We are delighted to be able to support your organisation's initiative to help kids in your local community lead healthier, more active lifestyles," Woolworths Scottsdale manager Garry Atkinson said. Real Estate Magic Rural Private Paradise on 50 Acres “Mount Helen Farm”, Springfield *Close to nature with native bush lined creeks. *50 Acres of mostly gently undulating pasture. *Good sheds, permanent creek and 3 dams. *3 Br brick veneer with views and sunshine. *Sheltered, private but close to Scottsdale. Expressions of Interest close 18th September Contact; GORDON CUFF 0408 500 444 • At the presentation were (left): players Hadyn Goss, Bradley Whish-Wilson, Kyle Evans, Ruby Slater, Max Slater, with Natasha Evans (secretary), Garry Atkinson and Jackie Goss (treasurer). e l a d s t t o c S Hot el 18 - 24 George Street Ph: 6352 2510 •CARLTON DRAUGHT STUBBIES & CANS - CARTON $37.99 •CARLTON COLD STUBBIES - CARTON $34.99 Gordon Cuff 0408 500 444 Sarah Carins 0438 567 142 10-14 Ellenor Street, Scottsdale Ph: 6352 2633 Email: scottsdalere@elders.com.au www.elders.com.au/scottsdale Burglars break into four premises •TOOHEYS RED BITTER BLOCKS $33.99 SUNDAY MORNING SPORTS DISCUSSIONS •10 - 12 NOON • CANS AND STUBBIES (BEER) $3 PH: 6352 2510 4 - THE NORTH EASTERN ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2009 Party Safe teams spreads its message by Meg Dennis On August 6th, Cale Burke, Tarin Mountney and Meg Dennis travelled to Launceston to represent Scottsdale High School and the Party Safe team. The group was invited by Principals Australia, to participate in a MindMatters Youth Empowerment Program seminar sharing with studentsfrom other schools and presenting to the assistant principals from around the state. The purpose of the seminar was to unpack the important role of young people in the promotion of mental health and well-being promotion. It also defined mental health and other key definitions. The seminar also focused on leadership. As well as a great opportunity to spread the Party Safe message to a wider audience the day allowed the group to expand its previous knowledge and develop some ideas for student leadership within the school. • Cale Burke, Meg Dennis and Tarin Mountney with assistant principal Jane Pickett Rotary to discuss carbon forest sinks Expanded Renewable by Robin Thompson THE threat of global warming and climate change has catalysed significant political and community debate about issues such as the carbon pollution reduction scheme, carbon offsets and the costs currently established businesses such as agriculture will be forced to bear in order to be carbon neutral. Understanding the science and politics of these issues is difficult and confusing because neither are exact disciplines and perhaps more of a work in progress. The Rotary Club of Scottsdale has invited Dr Elizabeth Pietrzykawski to lead a discussion on these issues and the opportunity for carbon accounting and of development businesses providing carbon sinks. Anyone interested in joining this discussion is invited to attend the Rotary club dinner meeting on Tuesday August 25. Bookings are essential and places can be reserved by contacting Jan Hughes on 6352 3723. Energy Target crucial for Musselroe wind farm HYDRO Tasmania considers timing is now critical for the Federal Government to realise its commitment to implement an expanded national renewable energy target (RET). CEO Vince Hawksworth said most of the renewable energy industry?s plans have been on hold, including the Musselroe Bay project, pending a definitive outcome from the political process. "The move to ensure 20 per cent of Australia?'s electricity is generated from renewable sources by 2020 has clear support,?" Mr Hawksworth said. "?The target is recognised as an efficient and effective policy measure to provide the necessary incentive for the development of new renewable energy projects. "We are at a crucial time as we seek to create a sustainable future for Australia. Renewable energy has a crucial role to play and the time is right to stimulate the industry.?" With the Senate voting down the Government?'s proposed emissions trading scheme (Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme), Hydro Tasmania believes it is now critical that the RET legislation is decoupled to allow immediate implementation. Hydro Tasmania and the rest of Australia?s renewable energy industry want the Government to act immediately to implement a core election promise. Impressive student artwork THE third annual Becoming Famous art exhibition opened last week at the Scottsdale Art and Framing gallery and the works will on show until August 22. The works in differing styles feature portraits of famous people including Princess Mary, vet Harry Cooper and politicians. • Emalee Burrows of Bridport Primary School with her portrait of Princess Mary THE NORTH EASTERN ADVERTISER - 5 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST !9, 2009 A new home for old instruments MORE than 20 years ago Nigel Bradford, a former employee of the Scottsdale Council, was given the task of cleaning out the old vacant council chambers in Alfred Street, and it was a day he remembers well. "With a colleague, I opened an old cupboard and found, to my shock, a box of weeping gelignite. "We took a nervous step back, and quickly hurried back to work," Nigel said. The bomb squad was called and the gelignite was eventually removed from the building, and the clean-up was continued. Among the material found was a collection of old brass musical instruments. More than likely they were the remnants of the instruments used by the Scottsdale Municipal Band which once played a very active role in civic affairs. Most of the material found in the old building was taken to the tip, but Nigel salvaged a French horn, auto harp and a bugle. Recently Nigel decided that the instruments and several others including a Japanese flute, and bongo drum, he had collected over the years should be put to better use, and Jared Campbell, the music teacher at Scottsdale High School, was more than happy to accept them on behalf of the school. to "It's important showcase these old instruments and give students an opportunity to play them, and we would welcome similar donations from other local people," Mr Campbell said. "We are really pleased that Mr Bradford has decided to generously donate these instruments to the school," he added. Music is becoming a popular subject for many students at the school, and a number of bands playing different styles are being formed. A CD featuring the musical compositions of students is being produced and will be sold for $10 later in the year. All money raised will be spent on expanding the music department's facilities. • Pictured at the presentation of the old music instruments were (left): Zoe Bennett, teachers Elana Andrews and Jared Campbell, Steven irwin, Ali Smythe, Georgina Robinson, Lauren Simmons and Nigel Bradford. Bertha reaches the century ALBERTA (Bertha) Burke a former North East resident, has a special birthday on August 18 - she turns 100 years of age. Bertha was born in Launceston in 1909, the eldest daughter and second child of Allan and Ada Smythe. She lived at "Torrington House" Bridport built by her grandfather Captain A.B. Smythe one of the earliest settlers in Bridport. Berha had two brothers, Vivian and Ray and a younger sister Olive who died in an accident at a young age. All the children attended the original Bridport State School which was situated at "Bay View" house also built by Captain Smythe. Bertha married a serviceman, Sydney Burke, and lived in Launceston for some years before moving back to Bridport to live at "Bay View". She had 2 daughters Rae and Clare and subsequently moved to Devonport. Bertha was a talented sportswoman, and held executive positions on the North-East Indoor Bowls Association well into her eighties. She remains alert and active, and currently resides in The Manor nursing home in Launceston. Aminya seeks more visitors THE Community Visitors Scheme provides volunteer visitors to residents of aged care homes who are at risk of isolation from the general community. At Aminya Hostel in Scottsdale a number of volunteers visit residents on a regular basis, but additional volunteers would be of considerable benefit. The Community Visitors Scheme will train and monitor the volunteer visitors. Those wishing to volunteer need to have a genuine empathy and understanding for the residents, be a good listener and have some time to regularly visit. Anyone interested in the scheme should contact Leah Kok on 6334 0990. • Alberta (Bertha) Burke 6 - THE NORTH EASTERN ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2009 Making the mouth a healthier place by John Bell WE expect our teeth to last a lifetime; however, it seems the standard of oral health care in Australia – especially in regional areas of Australia – leaves quite a bit to be desired. Recent studies indicate that Australians have lower standards of oral health than almost any other developed country. In part, this problem is due to a shortage of skilled oral health care practitioners, but there are strategies that we can personally put into practice that will help prevent tooth decay and gum disease occurring – strategies that were highlighted during the recent National Dental Health Awareness Week. The most common cause of oral health problems is plaque. Plaque is a thin, sticky film which builds up on the teeth. It is produced by a combination of saliva, bacteria and food. The bacteria ferment sugars in the food forming acids that erode the tooth enamel. Plaque also damages the gums as well. The plaque can be removed by brushing and flossing, but it quickly reforms. When it stays on the teeth for longer that a few days, it hardens into tartar (or calculus) that acts a reservoir for bacteria. The tarter then needs to be removed by a dentist. For some good tips on how to keep your teeth long term, and how to keep those tissues that support the teeth healthy as well, get hold of the Fact Card titled Oral Health. It’s available from pharmacies around Australia that provide the Pharmaceutical Society’s Self Care health information. For a start, brush your teeth twice a day – morning and bedtime – with a soft toothbrush and a fluoride toothpaste. Take the time to brush carefully and gently along the tongue, or use a tongue cleaner, as bacteria can thrive on the tongue, too. A low fluoride toothpaste is recommended for children aged 18 months to 6 years, and for children under the age of 18 months brushing without a paste is best. 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The appropriate flossing technique is detailed on the Oral Health card. Healthy eating makes healthy teeth and gums. Avoid sweet sugary drinks and snacks; and if you do snack between meals, rinse the mouth with water afterwards. Smoking increases the risk of gum disease and oral cancer; so it’s another good reason to quit smoking. Smoking also contributes to dry mouth, itself a factor in causing teeth and gum disease. Saliva (we normally secrete about 1.5 litres a day) assists speech, taste and swallowing and prepares food for digestion. A good flow of saliva also helps prevent tooth decay and protects against mouth and gum infections. Saliva production commonly decreases with age, but apart from smoking, there are other factors which reduce the flow of saliva such as alcohol and caffeine containing drinks (they GREGORY REYNOLDS ACCOUNTING GALLOWAYS PHARMACY KING STREET SCOTTSDALE can be dehydrating), snoring and breathing through the mouth, and also certain medicines. In fact medicines are the most common cause of dry mouth. If you’re suffering from chronic or continual dry mouth, check with your pharmacist to see if one or more medicines could be the cause. Of course, sometimes these medicines are essential, but there are ways to minimise the dryness. Special gels, sprays, toothpastes, gums and mouthwashes are available. For more information on keeping your mouth, teeth and gums fresh and clean and disease free, check out the fact cards on Oral Health and Dry Mouth. 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Ph: 6352 2273 TOWING TOURS & BUS SERVICE SERVICE AND LIMOUSINE SERVICE DORSET TILT TRAY • 24 hr tow truck - 20t winch General Ph: Rex• Rainbow on 0419 583 001 cartage or 6352 2040 U.H.F CH 40 MAINTENANCE Dorset Contract Maintenan REGISTERED INSTALLER OF CEILING INSULATION available for government rebate • Repairs & Maintenance of all household & business premises • Clean roofs, gutters & fascias Roger Reynolds 0418 587 565 Phone 6352 4112 • TOURS • TRANSFERS • CHARTERS •SCENIC • WINE •GOLF • FISHING •TOURS (INCLUDING FLINDERS ISLAND) WEEKLY BUS SERVICE •BRIDPORT TO LAUNCESTON •DAY TRIPS OR EXTENDED Enquiries and bookings contact Rob Hammond: Mobile 0407 008 093, Ph / Fax 6356 1613 ATH ENGINEERING Farmsafe and CGU Insurance launch 2009 farm safety awards FARM-RELATED injuries cause an horrific 100 deaths, 6500 hospital admissions and almost 6000 workers’ compensation claims in Australia every year, and represent an annual burden of $1.29 billion on the farming community. While there has been significant progress, farm safety remains a big issue in regional and rural Australia. As Australia’s largest regional and rural insurer CGU Insurance has announced it will continue to support Farmsafe Australia to work to improve safety on the farm. Farmsafe and CGU Insurance established the biannual awards in 2007 to recognise people and groups that have contributed to improved farm safety. The Farmsafe Farmer Awards are designed to reinforce the importance of better farm health and safety practices by recognising those that are leading the way in this critical area for regional and rural communities. Farmsafe Australia Executive Officer John Temperley said that while farm safety had received increased attention over the last decade, injury statistics showed that much more still needed to be done. “Every farm-related death and injury is avoidable and we must stop this loss of life and reduced quality of life,” he said. “Farm-related deaths and injuries also create a significant economic burden for both farmers and the communities they live in.” According to Farmsafe, tractors, farm vehicles, quad bikes and farm machinery are the biggest cause of death on farms, while dams, rivers and creeks are also major problem areas for children on farms. More than 60% of farmers and farm workers have some level of hearing loss which is largely attributable to long-term exposure to high noise levels. 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Enquiries and bookings contact Rob Hammond: Mobile 0407 008 093 REAL ESTATE Setting the Real Estate Standard You Deserve Covering the entire North-East On call 24 hours - 7 days a week Telephone Gaye Simmons on 6356 1542 or 0438 561 542 or phone Jan on 0407 127 119 Hayley Kerrison OFFICE: 22 King St, Scottsdale. 7260 Ph: (03) 6352 4155 Andrew Bennett Fax: 6352 3566 THE NORTH EASTERN ADVERTISER - 7 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST !9, 2009 Plea for volunteer help heeded by Tony Scott The constant search for volunteers at the Scottsdale Visitor Information Centre has been helped out by Bridestowe Estate lavender farm. The visitor information centre’s status as a “yellow i” facility requires it to open seven days a week, but it’s always stretched to find enough volunteer hours to provide the service. Centre co-ordinator Rosemary Calder put out a call for help from businesses, particularly tourism operators, which benefit most directly from the centre’s operation, and was pleased to be answered by Bridestowe Estate. “It’s quite a mutually beneficial arrangement we’ve come up with,” Mrs Calder said. “Through the winter when things are a little quieter at the lavender farm, they offered to provide a staff member who might otherwise be stood down to bolster our volunteer ranks for one day a fortnight. “But it quickly showed what a benefit it was, so they decided to double the donation of time to a shift per week.” Mrs Calder said the Meals on Wheels Monday August 24 - B. Wise Tuesday August 25 - Mr & Mrs W Calder Wednesday August 26 - P Taylor Thursday August 27 - Mr & Mrs Willoughby Friday August 28 - Miss J Stagg agreement was that the volunteer would not only promote the host business, but having inside knowledge of that particular product they were invited to brief other volunteers and could obviously pass on information to visitors. “I understand they quickly noticed a pickup in visitors who had called at the centre.” Bridestowe also saw an advantage in keep staff employed through the quieter times so they would still be available when business picks up again rather than have them find other work. Volunteer Sandra Forbes-Ewan said she appreciated the change. “It’s interesting to experience another perspective of tourism, especially with visitors who have no set itinerary and have time for a chat about what they might like to see or do in the area,” she said. 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Ph 0419 561 469 GARDENS CLM Garden Care • Lawns mowed • Edges trimmed • Heavy duty brush cutting • Weeds removed and controlled • Pressure cleaning, e.g. houses, pathways, rubbish removal. • Hedge trimming • Small Welding jobs e.g. gates etc. • Gutters cleaned. FULLY INSURED PH 6352 3388 0428 338 109 • Scottsdale Visitor Information Centre volunteer Rosie Watson (left) discusses the centre’s brochure display with industry-provided colleague Sandra Forbes-Ewan. Community Events • The North-Eastern Advertiser, offers a free service to local organisations and groups who wish to publicise the dates of significant events of interest to the community. Information must be provided to our office by FRIDAY Wednesday August 26 - Presbyterian Ladies birthday. Guest speakers, fellowship, singing and afternoon tea. All welcome. Wednesday September 9 - Reunion for boarders Salvation Army Tower House Hostel, Launceston. Enquiries Ph 6331 4670 or 6326 3879 • Mental Health Counsellor Ph 6352 5535: Monday to Friday • Laurel House counsellor: Last Monday of each month at Dorset Community House • The Heart Foundation ‘Scottsdale Strutters', meet and walk every Tuesday at 9.30am, Hedley street car park (behind ANZ bank). • Dorset County Quilters meet every third Wednesday at Uniting Church meeting room, 9-4pm. • The Haven drop-in centre at Uniting Church, Scottsdale. open every Thursday from 10-1.30pm. • Social worker for information, support and referrals, Scottsdale Day Centre, Ph 6352 5504. Tuesday Wednesday, and alternate Thursday. • Men's Shed is open, 9.30-3.00pm. All welcome. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. • Friends of Aminya meeting. First Thursday. • Bridport CWA Meeting, 1.30pm. New members welcome. First Tuesday. • NE Regional Arts committee meetings. Last Friday each month. Enq: Ph 0439 856 191. • NESM Hospital Auxiliary meeting. First Monday. • Dorset Rural Youth meeting, 7.30pm. The second Monday of each month. • N.E. Horticultural Society meeting. Ph 6356 1261. Every second Monday of each month. • Bridport Bowls Club social bowls, all welcome especially new players. Every Tuesday 1.30pm • Salvation Army Friendship Club, 11.30am. Third Wednesday of month. • Scottsdale Probus Club meets at Scottsdale Hotel, 10.00am. Every fourth Wednesday. • Bridport Combined Probus Club meets at Ex-Services Club, 10.00am. Every fourth Friday (each month). • CWA market, 10am, CWA Hall, Bridport. Every second Saturday of each month. • N.E. Field Naturalists outing. Ph 6352 3004. Every second Saturday. • Bridport Coastcare meetings, Mermaids Pool car park, 9-12 noon; every fourth Sunday; bring secateurs and gloves. Ph: 0419 306 285. • Bridport RSL Sub-Branch meeting, 5.00pm. Clubrooms, Bridport. Every second Wednesday. • NSAA North-East Sub Branch, Scottsdale RSL Club, 4pm. Second Wednesday each month. • Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings, St Barnabas Church Hall (at rear) every Wednesday night 7-8.30 pm. All welcome. Enquiries Jill Ph: 6352 3927. • Nabowla Community Assoc. meets on the third Sunday of every alternate month at 3pm Nabowla Memorial Hall. All welcome. • Lietinna Hall - available for parties, Christmas break-ups, and fundraisers. Enq: 6352 2166, 0419 522 017. Advertiser Crossword 778 CRYPTIC Across 7. Go against fried favourite mashed.(6) 8. Therefore the fellow of the north certainly had a couple of starts.(5) 10. A cut can easily be severe.(5) 11. Deluge from rocky peak will tear after.(7) 12. Before another time for the hermit.(7) 13. It may come to pass for relay runners.(5) 14. Unpaid so go win another way.(5) 16. Part of the heath war tended to go from side to side.(7) 18. Breathing space needed as I pester annoyingly.(7) 20. Tropical fruit chap will go for.(5) 21. Not right to suffer to provide with ability.(5) 22. 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So be it (4) CROSSWORD NO. 777 SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across:1.petty 4.officer 8.illicit 9.roust 10.exit 11.espalier 13.iodine 14.becalm 17. internal 19.skin 21.thing 22.antenna 23.retreat 24.piece Down: 1.prime minister 2.tallied 3.yack 4.obtuse 5.for- 17 20 22 saken 6.cauli 7.retirement age 12.intrigue 15.askance 16.vacant 18.twist 20.stop QUICK Across: 1.shell 4.shocked 8.riotous 9.circa 10.ibis 11.misplace 13.hamper 14.dermis 17.animated 19.dean 21.grand 22.martini 23.emended 24.digit Down: 1.straight angle 2.egotism 3.look 4.siskin 5.occupied 6.karma 7.do a person dirt 12.regarded 15.meeting 16.beamed 18.image 20.prod 8 - Celebrating our100 th year THE NORTH EASTERN ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2009 PART 2 - The North-Eastern Advertiser 1909 - 2009 SOME inaccurate information from a friend and a long and fruitless trip from the mainland to Queenstown was the cause of a Victorian newspaper man buying the North Eastern Advertiser in May, 1911, and his name became synonymous with the newspaper. He was A.E. Osborne. He was one of Scottsdale's most highly respected citizens, and for five decades he was one of the most enthusiastic workers for the growth of the district. At the age of 15, in 1893, A.E. Osborne - he has never been referred to by anything other than his first two initials - became apprenticed as a printer at the Atlas Press, Castlemaine, Victoria. The firm published the Castlemaine Leader. Young Osborne studied Pitmans shorthand at night-school during his first year of work and became proficient. When he was twenty-one, he became foreman printer and reporter on the St. Kilda Mercury. Later he was engaged in a similar capacity on the Warrugual Guardian where he gave valuable service for six years. When his employer had to make a journey to England, A.E. Osborne was offered a three year lease of the business. He never hesitated in accepting the heaven-sent opportunity although he had to borrow the princely sum of £100 on his insurance policy. He also had to obtain guarantors for his obligation to make a weekly repayment of £3 for the lease. In 1959 he recalled that he never did miss one of those repayments and the guarantors had no worries. He was so successful that he was then able to transfer to Morwell where he purchased the Morwell Gazette. In less than three years he had increased that paper's circulation and resold it - at a better price - to the former owner. It was at that time that a commercial traveller told him that Queenstown in Tasmania had a population of 5,000, but did not have a newspaper. The astute young Victorian wasted little time in crossing the Bass Strait and visiting the thriving West Coast town. But to his disappointment he found that the traveller had erred slightly. The town was well served by the Zeehan and Dundas Herald. Osborne then travelled to Scottsdale to see an old friend, Robert McColl, owner of the North Eastern Advertiser. As a result of his visit he bought the business. And the reign of Osborne began. In the next 50 years almost every member of the Osborne family was involved in the production of the newspaper. A prolific contributor to the paper was the Hon. A.W. Loone who wrote widely widely about the first settlers in the district. Later he gathered much of this matter together in his book, "Tasmania's North East," which he dedicated to his four soldier sons. Mr Loone's interests were very wide and it would be difficult to mention any branch of local business activity into which at some time or other he did not enter. He is also remembered for his persistent efforts to persuade Parliament to pass an "Anti-Shout" Bill, which he maintained would reduce the sale of liquor. Another frequent correspondent was Mr Robert Coplestone. His brother Alex was also a leading public man at the time and these two, sitting on opposites of the political fence, provided their full quota of copy. Mr J.B. Hayes, who bought his property at Burnside, Scottsdale, wrote commentaries on farming properties. He was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly as a member for Bass and later became Premier of the State. Later he was elected as a senator in the Federal Parliament. In December 1959 A.E. Osborne described his early years gathering news. "The task of gathering news for the Advertiser in the early days often considerable personal involved exertion. Very few people were connected by telephone and contacts often had to be made on 'shanks' pony' or by push bike. Motor cars were exceptionally rare. Whenever one from Launceston managed to negotiate the Sideling, its arrival was invariably heralded by so much noise and clatter that shopkeepers hurried outside to view the novelty. The Advertiser used to make a point of getting full reports of the meetings of Scottsdale, Ringarooma, Lilydale and Portland Councils. My first trip to Derby, where the meetings of the Ringarooma Council are held, was made on push bike. This meant a solid day's work riding a total of 40 miles on hilly roads not then bitumenised, reporting the council meeting, at the same time picking up other news items as well as orders for job printing." (Next week - More from the Osborne years) advertisement A NEW BUSINESS TO HELP PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY Be fire safe this summer With the fire season approaching Peter and Maree Hartley of Bridport have expanded their excavation and earth moving business to include bush fire hazard reduction. PETER and Maree Hartley of Bridport have expanded their business to include fire break clearing, slashing, fence line clearing and tree removal. The tragic Victorian bushfires earlier this year are a reminder of the devastating consequences of wild fire. 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Peter and Maree Hartley’s machinery includes a 7.5 tonne Hitachi excavator with blade and various buckets, a Massey Ferguson 135 Tractor with slasher and rotary hoe and an International S-Line 10 yard Tipper. • The Massey Ferguson 135 Tractor with slasher in operation P.& M HARTLEY • Bush fire hazard reduction • Gravel and sand cartage •General excavation and earthmoving, road preparation, culverts and drainage. •Septics and french drains Contact us for estimation and advice FULLY INSURED 7 DAYS A WEEK Ph: 0428 797 400 Email: petemaree1@bigpond.com • The 7.5 tonne Hitachi excavator in operation removing dead trees THE NORTH EASTERN ADVERTISER - 9 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST !9, 2009 Hadley in the Ryan Williams receives awards in motocross money at Hobart SPRINGFIELD trainer Max Hadley took three horses to Hobart on Sunday and all of them figured in the placings. First starter Matesforever was an impressive and comfortable winner of the three year old event. Driver Rohan Hadley sat behind the leaders and pulled away down the straight. Matesforever is by Christian Cullen out of Cosmic Ice who was also trained by Hadley. Transformer Man and another debutante, Ell Ess Babe both finished second in their races. TRAINER OF THE YEAR 277 65 54 16 14 10 8 7 6 5 4 2 G. Hodges M. Hadley W. Rattray I. Abraham, W. Campbell K. Rattray D. Krushka K. Hall D. Dunn C. Toulmin, M. Alexander C. Hill J. Johnson, P. Hay T. Fawdry 29 28 23 18 Hill 17 14 13 Karalta Crown Yakuza Gettysburg Address, Sky Tower Brunswick Bruiser, Ess Kay Precious, Spring 12 11 10 9 8 HORSE OF THE YEAR Arras Karalta Macloud, Swanmaiden, Mitchell Sanz Kept Alight, Murillo Bromac, In Your Time, Twograndahand, Transformer Man Barooga Jasper, Toponeterry, Panoramic Star, Maggie Kennedy, Karalta Lady Strike A Life, Balencia, Atom Bomb Belle, Jonzaak Classy Ruler, My Centurion Jenna’s Fetish THE 2009 Tasmanian M o t o c r o s s Championship has concluded and the presentation of champions and podium winners was conducted at the annual motocross awards, hosted this year by the Circular Head Motorcycle Club at Smithton. Local Scottsdale rider Ryan Williams had another successful season. In the 65cc 10 – 12yrs class he finished 2nd behind Jonte Rynders of Railton and in front of Dylan Banks of Devonport. In the 85 cc 9 – U12yrs he finished 3rd behind Jed Beaton of Beulah and Jonte Rynders. In his acceptance speeches in front of a crowd of 150 riders, crews and their families, Ryan thanked his mum and dad for their tireless work during the season washing gear and bikes, travelling to all the competitions around the state and for the countless hours of coaching. He also thanked his sponsors Andrew Lette P/L, KC & KN Hall, Rodane P/L, Wrights Contracting, Ian Blades and Scottsdale Suzuki for their generous support. In particular professional the workmanship of Clint and Scott at Scottsdale Suzuki was acknowledged. Ryan is now looking forward to the 2010 season where he makes the huge step up into the 85cc 12 – U14 big wheel class and the ultra competitive 250cc 13 – U16 class. • Ryan Williams (left) and his trophies, with Jonte Rynders and Jed Beaton NEFU representative teams • The NEFU Under 10 team was defeated by the Tamar Valley on August 2. Back: (left) Bailey Cox, Jacob Whelan, Brayden Rainbow, Declan Beggs, Brayden Wilson, Lewis Burr, William Calder, Adam McGinniss. Middle: Daniel Nolan, Jonty Mullins, Sam Lockett, Jake Breen, Zac Kerrison, Jacob Kerr, James Hayward, Jacob Singline. Front: Celine Mitchell, Connor Reynolds, William Burr, Cory Nolan, Callum Hopkins, Jake Kettle, Bailey Marshall, & Isiah Burr. • The Under 12s defeated Tamar Valley. Back: (left) Mitchell Bennett, Brayden Worker, Luke Forsyth (Captain), Trent Griggs, Logan Reynolds (Captain), Connor Garside, Isaac Thompson, Louis Venn. Front: Dylan Boxer, Toby Williams, Corey Lockett, Coby Ponting, Lochlan Smith, Jakob Lovegrove, Michael Wyenburg, Harley Sturzaker, Hamish Lockett, Sam Arnold & Grayson Lester. 10 - THE NORTH EASTERN ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2009 Under 16s move into preliminary final THE Scottsdale Magpies Under 12s and Under 16s travelled to Longford for their semi- finals on Sunday. Unfortunately the Under 12s match was abandoned due to electrical storms and has been rescheduled to be played during the week. Hopefully the young Magpies will win this match to earn themselves a spot in the preliminary final to be played at Scottsdale this Sunday. Although the storm had subsided by the time the Under 16s took to the ground, the wet and extremely muddy conditions made it difficult for the players to tell each other apart after the first quarter. The Magpies were fortunate to win the toss, and with the aid of a stiff breeze favouring one end, the boys kicked four goals in the first term which set them up for their 12 point win over the Longford Tigers. Tough and tireless efforts from the midfielders Dom Killworth, Josh Whelan and Ethan Petterwood gave the Magpies plenty of momentum. Cale Bourke played well withstanding a lot of pressure across the backline. Other solid performers on the backline were Corey Fennell, Keiren Mullins, Bradley Walters, Andrew Whitmore and Luke Gray. It was a fantastic effort by the whole team who now get a well deserved chance in their preliminary final against Launceston at Scottsdale on Sunday. The Primary School Country Gold Carnival will be held this Thursday and Friday at Aurora Stadium and the Scottsdale Football Club would like to congratulate the following players that play in our Under 12s who have been selected by their schools to participate in the carnival. Grayson Lester, Lochlan Smith, Danny Martello, Ben Viney, Toby Williams-Lade, Hadyn Goss, Adam Krushka, Bradley Whish-Wilson, Lachlan McDougall and Jaidyn Harris will represent East North East while Logan Reynolds, Trent Griggs and Corey Lockett will play for Tamar. SCORES Scottsdale 5.3 (33) d Longford 2.9 (21) Goals: Joby Reynolds 2, Josh Whelan 1, Kyle Wilson 1, Ethan Petterwood 1 Best: Dominic Killworth, Ethan Petterwood, Josh Whelan, Cale Burke, Keiren Mullins, Corey Fennell Eightball up the coast by Kevin Wagner AFTER last week's loss played Winnaleah Gladstone at home. They made a great start to the night winning the first five games with good wins from Lyndon Smith and Iaasac Rattray. The only winner for Gladstone in the singles was John Robertson who also won his doubles game. Winnaleah won 6/3. After their first up win last week the Rebels travelled to Branxholm, and it was 1-1 after two games. But Branxholm ran away winning the next five games with Pat Oldham, Ian Edwards and Dennis Steers playing well. Rebels finished off winning the final two game. Branxholm won 6/3. R i n g a r o o m a travelled to Winnaleah to play the Magpies after their loss to Branxholm last week. Both teams had good wins in the singles to be all square at the break. Ringarooma won the first doubles through Chris Forsyth and Craig Smith. The Magpies' and Rainbow Roo Paddy Yaxley won the next game to square it all up. Playing the last game both teams had chances to win but a miss by the Magpies on the black gave Ringarooma an easy shot to win the game. Better player were Ringarooma were Craig Smith and Peter Fogarty. Ringarooma won 5/4. Federal went up to Weldborough in good and Shaun form Vandersluy and Kingsley Clarke won the first two games with. The home side fought back and won the next three games with Nathan Singline and Vahaun Oldham both winning easily. But Federal steadied the ship and won all three doubles to give them a 6/3 win. This week's games: Rebels v Winnaleah; Ringarooma v Weldborough; Federal v Magpies; Gladstone v Branxholm. Under 19 Magpies go down to Longford THE Scottsdale Under 19s have missed their chance to finish on top of the ladder after losing to Longford on Saturday. The Magpies began well with quick goals with the wind to Dwyer and Taylor and hopes were high for a good win. But Longford rallied and went to the break with a one goal lead. The next two quarters were an even affair with Bourke getting plenty of the action and Taylor the main avenue to goal at full forward. Nichols and Rainbow were playing the big man roles successfully in the absence of number one ruckman Nettlefold. Moore created doubt in the minds of the Longford team with his usual hard at it efforts, Kerrison was solid all day. Against the breeze in the last quarter, the Magpies opened up a 14 point lead when Moore marked strongly over the back of the pack and kicked a goal from the grandstand flank. But the rest of the quarter belonged to benefitting Longford from Scottsdale errors using the scoring side out of the back line. Three times in the last quarter the onballers marked and clearly should have played on to strong leads to their marking forwards but elected to go back and take their kicks giving the Longford back men time to man up and turn the ball over. The Magpies lost by four points and now the most likely scenario is that they will play Bridgenorth in the qualifying final. With one more roster game to go the boys should stop and realise that they are in fact on the edge of something never before achieved by the Scottsdale club in any grade - three successive premierships. Regrettably there are still some notable absentees from training. With one more month of discipline, hard work and the emphasis on team play, most people involved in the club think that the ultimate prize can be theirs but they must dedicate themselves for one more month. After the last roster game this week at Scottsdale there will be a team barbecue. Tigers claw Frogs into their way hockey grand final back by Ted Whelan THE preliminary final between the RSL Tigers and Ricketts was a long, drawn-out affair but the standard of eightball was woeful. Ted Mountney had his work cut out defeating Bennett, while Alan Mountney was like a fisherman with no hook and was lucky to beat McDougall. Wiggins had been out the back playing noughts and crosses to calm his nerves and despite some sloppy play he got over Gough Williams. went out to a big lead against Cassidy but the latter bided his time playing position shots which had been as rare as a visit to town by the Queen, but he narrowly missed his chance on the black allowing Gough back into the game. Scores: Tigers 5 d Ricketts 0. When the kitchen crew brought out supper, they informed the players that the next time they take so long to finish they will be given egg sandwiches, yoke and all! The grand final will be held on Thursday August 20 at the RSL club, and while I don't always favour the team which has had the week off, the Tigers gained nothing from last week and have lost the plot. Killers to win! The opinion of eightball experts was Sam Knight mixed: (Killers), Nev Wadley (Killers), Lionel Mountney Des Smith (Tigers), (Killers), Boss Hayes (Tigers), Peter Fenton (Tigers), Heather Reid (Killers), Tony Brooks (Tigers), Alan Cassidy (Killers), Brian Dinham(Killers), Brian Austin (Killers). North East Sports Results Scottsdale Golf Scottsdale Golf August 15: Mitsubishi Day Stableford (CCR 37) A Grade: S.Krushka C/B E.Walker 37 pts B Grade: D.Knight 38 pts C Grade: P.Partridge C/B M.Mundy 38 pts Nearest the Pin: 1st & 10th R.Walker, 5th & 14th D.Knight Ball Comp: S.Krushka, E.Walker & L.Wise Next Week - 1st Round Turner Trophy Stableford Scottsdale Ladies Golf Scottsdale Ladies Golf President v Captains Day Stroke: Winning Team Captains Overall Winner: A. Barry 71nett, R/up J. Collins 74nett Tuesday August 25 - Stroke Ringarooma Golf Ringarooma Golf Friday Squatters Day, 2 person Ambrose 9 holes D. Hayward and K. Rowbottom 28 3/8, M. Johns ad B. Boatwright 28 1/2, D. Nichols and L. Thompson 30 1/4 Sunday August 23, I. and D. Mountney Trophy Day, 18 hole Pinehurst own partners, 10.00am for 10.30. Committee meeting 9.00am Bridport Winter BowlsWinter Bridport Bowls Thursday Mixed Fours on 13th August Bennett’s Lancers 23 d Lethborg’s Pajeros 13; Dixon’s Aspires 24 d Targett’s Tritons 13; Shaw’s Grandis 20 d Glover’s Colts 15; Furlonge’s Express 31 d Davidson’s Outlanders 10. Ladder: Furlonge’s Express 20, Bennett’s Lancers 19, Dixon’s Aspires 19, Glover’s Colts 16, Shaw’s Grandis 14, Targett’s Tritons 9, Lethborg’s Pajeros 4, Hawksworth’s Outlanders 3. Draw for final round on Thursday 20th August: Bennett’s Lancers vs Shaw’s Grandis (4), Dixon’s Aspires vs Lethborg’s Pajeros (3), Glover’s Colts vs Furlonge’s Express (2,) Hawksworth’s Outlanders vs Targett’s Tritons (1). Saturday Open Fours on 15th August Lethborg’s Lancers 23 d Fisher’s Colts 11; Probert’s Pajeros 24 d Shaw’s Grandis 13; Baker’s Magnas 21 d Targett’s Tritons 19; Hawksworth’s Outlanders 31 d Dixon’s Aspires 18. Ladder: Probert’s Pajeros 18, Baker’s Magnas 16, Shaw’s Grandis 14, Dixon’s Aspires 10, Lethborg’s Lancers 9, Targett’s Tritons 6, Glover’s Colts 6, Hawksworth’s Outlanders 5. Indoor Bowls Indoor Bowls Thursday 13th August Scottsdale Green 45 d Legerwood 27 G Shipton 31 d C Bennett 9; K Ginn 14 l l Haywood 18 Scottsdale Black 63 d Bridport Blue 20 S O’Toole 39 d J Targett 6; A Barrett 24 d T Targett 14 Ringarooma 55 d Bridport White 30 L Burr 35 d B Glover 9; M Binns 20 l D Glover 21 61, Legerwood Ladder: 54, Scottsdale Black Scottsdale Green 46, Ringarooma 46, Bridport White 25, Bridport Blue 20. Leitch Family Awards Bridport Under 16s v Branxholm 3. M. Makitee 2. W. Brown 1. A. Barnett v St Helens 3. J. Gillespie 2. C. Barnes 1. M. Watt Progressive Scores 18 - C. Barnes 14 - J. Gillespie 13 - A. Whitmore 11 - W. Brown 10 - K. Wilson 7 - C. Burke 6 - H. Tyson 5 - S. McDougall 3 - J. Andersch, M. Makitee, M. Watt 1 - D. Olden, K. Weal, A. Barnett by Cynthia Summers SATURDAY’S preliminary final between Frogs and Tigers was a closely contested game. Both teams were missing key players. Tigers had regained full back Kate Templeton but were without Linda Clow while the Frogs were missing Jen Barron who is a pivotal part of their defensive line up. Weather conditions were favourable and the crowd in full voice. The game started at a frenetic pace with Frogs dominant early. Valerie Saville was calling the shots for Froggies and the young team was responding positively. Tigers seemed to be taking a while to adjust to the pace and while they were getting the ball forward the opportunities were wasted and loose balls were being picked off by full back Kaila Poole who was again in fine form. Letitia Johnson was combining well with sister Celina but Tigers were lacking the strength of Linda Clow in the midfield and could not penetrate the Frog Frogs defence. forwards Mikalea Saville and Nicole Munro were looking dangerous and Tiger defenders were working hard but it was Valerie Saville who struck first for Frogs midway through the first half. The Tigers tried in vain to even the score with Letitia Johnson throwing her body on the line but to no avail. Frog defenders Sheridan Kerr, Emily Cox and Kaila Poole were merciless in defence. Frogs were persistent in attack and defenders Anita Williams, Rachel Summers and Kate Templeton were in overdrive trying to turn back the tide for Tigers but Valerie Saville struck again for Frogs and at the half time break Frogs were up 20. After half time the Tigers were desperate to score and Anita Williams and Kate Templeton had several forays out of defence in an attempt to create some forward movement for Tigers. Several times Tigers got into the circle only to be foiled by Frogs' goalie Lauren Richards. Valerie Saville was everywhere and brought the ball out of defence for Frogs where daughter Mikaela took over on the inner and carried the ball into attack. Tigers goalie Fiona Salter made some great saves in the second half and Jodi Hopkins and Sam Salter were also working well and never gave up all game. Frogs youngsters Sheena Jarvis, Elora Bird and Emily Cox showed some skill and were useful contributors for their team. Frogs could sense victory and pushed harder to score once again but only a valiant effort by Tigers defence kept the score from blowing out. The Frogs ran out winners 2-0 in a very entertaining game and earned the right to meet Rovers in the grand final next Saturday at 12.30pm. This will be a very entertaining game between the two most consistent teams of 2009. Frogs have a very strong premiership record but the Rovers are unpredictable and anything could happen. Cheer squads are urged to be early for the best seat. The association thanks Roger, Ronald and Rodney for the provision of the tent for the finals – the shelter is much appreciated. SCORES Frogs 2 d Tigers 0 Goals: Frogs - V Saville 2 Best: Frogs - V Saville, M Saville and K Poole. Tigers - A Williams, R Summers and K Templeton Thane Bardenhagen wins NEFU award SEVENTEEN year old Lilydale midfielder Thane Bardenhagen has become one of the youngest players to win the NEFU best and fairest award. Bardenhagen polled 23 votes to edge out Branxholm's Nick Sutton (21 votes) and Ringarooma coach Heath Fox (20 votes). Other vote winners were: Isaac Peters (Winnaleah) 12, Jade Child (Bridport) 12, Ben Wheeler (Lilydale) 11, Zeik Johnstone (Winnaleah) 11, Lee Nichols (Branxholm) 10, Gary Knight (Ringarooma) 10, Nick Denholm (St Helens) 10, Andrew Frame (Winnaleah) 10. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST !9, 2009 North East Sports Results Netball Netball Div 2 Scottsdale 43 d Branxholm 31 Best: Scottsdale - Tiarna Button, Sophie Bowen, Zoe Stagoll. Branxholm - Carly Moore, Terri Smith, Nikki Barrett Winnaleah 47 d Ringarooma 36 Best: Winnaleah - Lauren Carter, Kelsie Rainbow, Angela Quilliam. Ringarooma - Sandra Bales, Emily Forsyth, Alice Forsyth. Derby 52 d Bridport 28 Best: Derby - E WilkinsonReed, D Lester, T Mountney. Bridport - D Krushka, K Mccauley, E Hall Div 3 Scottsdale 47 d Branxholm 36 Best: Scottsdale - Anne Hadley, Janelle Bowerman, Lisa Kettle. Branxholm - Lisa Barrett, Renee Burr, Erin Gerke Winnaleah 43 d Ringarooma 28 Best: Winnaleah - Bronte Steel, Dana Lester, Kiandra Falls. Ringarooma - Alice Forsyth, Amy Holmes, Bianca Van Den Berg Derby 53 d Bridport 20 Best: Derby - S Crichton, S Woolley, L Wheeler. Bridport - E Beechey, S Mcintee, C Monson Div 4 Scottsdale 44 d Branxholm 34 Best: Scottsdale - Karen Hall, Louise Calder, Amanda Mundy. Branxholm - Ellen Lowe, Corrie Shipton, Lou Barrett Winnaleah 60 d Ringarooma 23 Best: Winnaleah - Trish Radford, Daphne Cruickshank, Katelyn Petrie. Ringarooma - Team Effort Derby 37 d Bridport 31 Best: Derby - A Thompson, S Bennett, K Lester. Bridport - E Beechey, E Lovergrove, S Loosmore Div 5 Scottsdale 49 d Branxholm 10 Best: Scottsdale - Tessa Coote, Maddison McDougall, Tiah Stagoll. Branxholm Jacqui Aldridge, Chloe Kerrison, Shelby Symonds Winnaleah 47 d Ringarooma 43 Best: Winnaleah - Bronte Steel, Mikayla Breen, Dana Lester. Ringarooma - Amy Holmes, Georgie Tuck, Rebecca Forsyth. Bridport 48 d Derby 15 Best: Bridport - D Taylor, A Mcintee, T Blundstone. Derby - S Crichton, M Ponting, S Grose SEMI FINALS Midweek 15 and Under (Wednesday August 19 at Scottsdale):5.30pm, court 1, Dorset White v Dorset Black (Scorers - own teams, two per club) 5.30pm, court 2, Scottsdale Crows v Scottsdale Magpies (Scorers - own teams, two per club) Div 1 - Friday August 21 at Scottsdale 6.30pm, court 1, Scottsdale Magpies v Central Swifts (Scorers - own teams, two per club) 6.30pm, court 2, Dorset v Scottsdale Crows (Scorers own teams, two per club) Saturday August 22 at Winnaleah 9.30am, 15 and under, Winnaleah v Ringarooma (Scorers Derby/Branxholm, two per club) 11.00am, Div 4, Scottsdale v Branxholm (Scorers Ringarooma/Winnaleah, two per club) 12.30pm, Div 3, Branxholm v Central Swifts (Scorers Bridport/Scottsdale, two per club) 2.00pm, Div 2, Scottsdale v Bridport (Scorers - Central Swifts/Derby, two per club) NENA Ladders August 15 Div 1 Dorset Scottsdale Crows Scottsdale Magpies Central Swifts Div 2 Derby Central Swifts Scottsdale Bridport Winnaleah Ringarooma Branxholm Div 3 Derby Scottsdale Branxholm Central Swifts Winnaleah Bridport Ringarooma Div 4 Derby Bridport Scottsdale Branxholm Central Swifts Winnaleah Ringarooma Div 5 (Under 15) Bridport Scottsdale Winnaleah Ringarooma Branxholm Derby Central Swifts Midweek 15 and under Scottsdale Crows Scottsdale Magpies Dorset White Dorset Black Bridport 4 66 44 28 6 64 40 38 36 30 14 2 64 52 38 34 20 16 0 56 48 44 40 20 16 0 60 52 44 28 24 12 4 40 34 32 14 0 4 Victoria Street, Scottsdale 6352 4055 Dalrymple Vineyard, Pipers Brook TENDER Dutch Barn Residence For Sale For Sale on Site – For Removal Selling “As is – Where is” A Dutch barn style 2 storey residence with three spacious bedrooms, main with ensuite, a modern kitchen, 2 bathrooms and carport. Relocate to your own site. Quotes available for dismantling and re-erection from professional builder. For further details, tender documentation contact Ron Grenda 0408 523 596 or Justin Wiggins 0438 522 876 Visit our internet site at: www.robertsre.com.au/scottsdale/ or email scottsdale@robertsre.com.au Office 6352 4055 AFTER HOURS: Justin Wiggins Mobile: 0438 522 876 Shelley Davey Mobile: 0438 807 170 Ron Grenda Mobile: 0408 523 596 POSITIONS VACANT AKL HARVEST & HAULAGE We currently have positions available in our N.E plantation hardwood operation • PROCESSOR OPERATOR • SKIDDER OPERATOR • FELLER BUNCHER OPERATOR Applications close Tuesday, August 25 Please forward application with Resume to: Andrew Lette PO Box 324 Scottsdale Tas 7260 AKL HARVEST & HAULAGE CERTIFICATE III IN HARVESTING AND HAULAGE • An opportunity exists for an energetic, self motivated person to start a career in the forest industry. • AKL Harvest & Haulage has a position available for a trainee on its hardwood plantation operation based in the North east. Applications close Tuesday 1st September 2009 Please forward application with resume to: Andrew Lette P O Box 324, Scottsdale 7260 PUBLIC NOTICES GROUND PREPARATION Poppies/Spuds Reversible ploughing Power harrowing, deep-ripping discing, catrossing: Dozer and Excavator hire available Contact A. Burrows 0419 802 786 Roberts Ltd NO SCOTTSDALE SALE FOR AUGUST NEXT QUOIBA SALE - FRIDAY AUG 21 Cattle agistment available Call Cabel Hall 0418 134 448 AGENT DETAILS Malcolm Davey 0418 130 834 Phone 63527214 and Fax 63527245 Nick Towns 0419 373 602 Cabel Hall 0418 134 448 VENDORS PLEASE NOTE: ALL CATTLE MUST BE DELIVERED TO SALE YARDS BY 9.30 AM SHARP ON SALE DAYS BIRTHDAYS Michael Watt (Champion Paper Boy) Happy 16th Birthday for the 24th Have a great day From the staff at the Advertiser MEETINGS Bridport Golf Club ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Will be held at the club rooms 9.30am, September 12 2009 Agenda: • Confirm minutes of previous Annual General Meeting • President's report • Election of office bearers and committeemen • Presentation of Financial Statements • Setting of subs. and fees. • Appointment of Auditor • General Business as notified Berenice Glover Public Officer/Secretary Dorset Community Association Inc. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. Wednesday August 26, 12:30pm. To be held at the Dorset Community House 3 Cameron St Scottsdale. Future Links Gladstone ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday September 3 7.00pm at the Gladstone Hall North East Tasmania Chamber of Commerce Inc. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Monday September 7, 6.00pm Dorset Council Chambers. All welcome. Enquiries Sue 6352 3436 THE NORTH EASTERN ADVERTISER - 11 MEETINGS North Eastern Axemen's Association Inc. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Friday August 28 8.00pm, Imperial Hotel Branxholm Agenda: • Apologies • Confirmation of previous minutes • Correspondence • Annual reports and financial statements • Election of office bearers including 3 committee persons • Carnival dates Any other business by advanced notice D. Forsyth Public officer PUBLIC NOTICES Bicanic’s Joinery would like to thank all the applicants for the joiner apprenticeship. The position has now been filled. BUSINESS FOR SALE Amorae Gifts Scottsdale is for sale. Shop fittings an d stock at value Phone 0428 522 843. Cafe Rahra wish to advise customers that we are back to our regular trading hours. We look forward to seeing you in the near future. Joseph's Restaurant Open Thursday to Saturday 5.00pm onwards Meals from 5.30pm Thursday night $15 Beer and Parma Recession buster menu also available For bookings phone 6356 1789. PUBLIC NOTICES Kids Treasure Box WILL BE RELOCATING to 25 King Steet as of Monday August 24 We stock: Preloved babies, children and adults clothing, toys, dress ups, and much, much more. • We also have a small but growing selection of brand new items. • New trading hours of 9.30am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday. NENA Vote Count Monday August 24, 7.00pm Winnaleah Hotel, Winnaleah Supper will be available $5 Enquiries – Mel Partridge 0409 558 560. Scottsdale Magpies SILVER CIRCLE DRAW NO. 13 175 Brad Strange 277 Grant Lethborg 233 Brendon Plummer 241 Michael Brill 240 Steven Cuthbertson DRAW NO.14 35 Rodney Murray 85 Jade Child 15 Tony Power 198 Annette Bye 185 Lindsay Williams DRAW NO. 15 2 Michael Gofton 288 Larry and Henny Gofton 292 Ron and Vicki Forsyth 10 Brad Dilworth 95 Marc Nunan Final draw and ticket holder function day has been changed to Sunday August 30, commencing at 12.30pm (due to NTJFA preliminary final on August 23). To be eligible to win, tickets must be paid for in full. POSITIONS VACANT Bridport Resort Requires a Kitchen hand Please call Sarah on 6356 1789. North-Eastern Advertiser PAPER SELLER for Bridport Call Sharon on 6352 2642. Advertiser Classifieds FOR SALE 1 round dining table, extends, with glass top. In very good order, also 6 (new) dining chairs. Ph 6352 3293. MISCELLANEOUS CARPET cleaning, Experienced, references, professional equipment. Ph: F. A. Pfeiffer 6353 2149 or 0428 226 198. COMPUTER, XP, 17 inch MOTOR VEHICLES monitor, 2 DVD drives, 40GB HD, 500MB RAM plus extras. Excellent 1960 VW Beetle $3000. Ph condition, $200.00. Ph 0419 303 362. 6356 0043. FALCON XF ute, auto, with HAY 5x4 $80, silage $77, canopy and tarp. $2000 small square $7.70. Ph ono. Ph 6352 3693 or 0418 6352 4448 or 0428 574 801. 378 271. HAY for sale, 5x4 shedded, good quality, $75 bale including GST. Ph 6352 7256. GIVE AWAY FREE stock feed, onion waste. Ph 6352 2082. REAL ESTATE FOR sale, 3 bedroom brick home on 3 acres. Heat pump, wood heater, large shed. Two titles, may separate. 5 minutes from Scottsdale, $375,000. Ph 6352 4320. TO rent, Bridport, 3 bedroom house, modern, sea views, $250 per week plus bond. Ph 0458 204 982. BRIDPORT house for rent over school holidays. Sleeps 5-7, $70.00 per REAL ESTATE night. Ph 6356 0562 or TO rent, 1 bedroom flat in 0429 685 383. Scottsdale. Available now, WANTED TO BUY partly furnished, off street parking, PAYG power. No CARAVAN, suitable for dogs, $135 week neg. plus block. Ph 6352 2574 evenings. bond. Ph 0404 611 915. 12 - THE NORTH EASTERN ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2009 ADVERTISER SPORT Crushed Magpies shamed at Longford SCOTTSDALE'S nine game winning streak came to an embarrassing end at Longford last week, and raised reasonable questions about the club's capacity to be a legitimate force in this year's NTFA finals. The Magpies could manage just 1.15 after quarter time in a performance that showed no respect for Troy Milne's feat of reaching 300 games. Coach Anthony Taylor was spot on when he said the team was beaten in all facets of the game. "We didn't respond when they got on top. We had to shut the game down and tighten up, but we didn't," he said. "We're lucky we have another roster match to get things right," he added. Saturday's home game against Bracknell looms as a big one. The visitors have to win to stay in the top five, and they will throw everything at the Magpies who crumbled under similar pressure last week. Last week the midfielders had absolutely no impact and were always outnumbered at the contests, and the forwards were equally disappointing. Mick Rainbow was the only player who could hold his head high. Nigel Thompson was okay early at full forward but lacked opportunities, and the Magpies fell down badly across half-forward which is a concern coming into the finals. Roozendaal came off in the third term with an injured ankle, and may not come up this week, while Taylor will still be coaching from the sidelines. How the team will cope without Roozendaal remains to be seen, but if he doesn't play it provides Damian Brown and Jake Gerke with chances to press their cause for a finals berth. Selectors will also be looking at the midfield division after last week, and Jacob Hughes, Beau Tuthill and Liam Bourke may be considered. All three teams will play in the qualifying finals, but any thoughts of a senior premiership are premature based on last week's feeble performance. Taylor will be hoping that last week's loss will be a wake-up call for his team. They have just one week to get back on track or face the possibility of another disappointing finals series. • A despondent Troy Milne leaves the ground after his 300th game Netballers prepare for finals series by Sarah Forsyth nine up. Both teams made changes but it was Dorset who continued to pull away with their whole team working together well. Magpies' Meg Dennis had a positive impact on the game and combined well with Megan Jensen in attack and the signs were better for Magpies. The margin was 13 at the last break and Magpies came out with nothing to lose and played their best quarter PRELIMINARY FINAL at Scottsdale Football Ground SUNDAY 23 AUG Boags Draught BOTTLESHOP Jamesons Irish Whiskey 700 ml TOOHEYS GOLD BITTER BLOCK $26.98 VIC BITTER $37.98 TOOHEYS EXTRA DRY $39.98 BOAGS ST GEORGE $42.98 VODKA CRUISERS 4 PK $11.98 BACARDI & COLA 6 PK $19.98 JACK DANIELS 10 PK $36.98 SOUTHERN COMFORT $31.98 JIM BEAM BLACK LABEL $36.98 DEWARS SCOTCH $30.98 COUGAR BOURBON $28.98 WINE U12s Launceston v Scottsdale or Prospect (decided 19/8/09) 10.10am U13s Sth Launceston v Prospect 11.35am U14s Nth Launceston v Launceston U15s Sth Launceston v Prospect 1.00pm 2.35pm U16s Scottsdale v Launceston Come along and support the Scottsdale boys. SCORES Dorset 37 d Magpies 28 Dorset – Deven Mountney, Katelyn Coniston & Sandra Bales Magpies – Meg Dennis, Megan Jensen & Phillipa Jensen Crows 38 d Swifts 28 Crows – Megan Butler, Kelcey Lockhart & Stacey White Swifts – Kresta Davis, Rachelle Brill & Isobel Hall SPECIALS TO AUGUST 23 SPIRITS 9.00am Swifts clawed back with Kresta Davis and Felicity Kettle again working well together in defence and the margin was just two at the last break. Crows stepped up their defence with Kelcey Lockhart and Stacey White combining well to stop Swifts from scoring and it worked as Crows pulled further away to win by 10. The first week of finals commences on Friday night at 6.30pm. The first semi-final will be between Magpies and Swifts, and Dorset will meet Crows in the second semi-final. THE NEFU finals series commences on Saturday at Winnaleah when reigning premiers Ringarooma meets Branxholm in the first semifinal. For the first time in many years, any one of the four finalist this year could take the ultimate prize, and supporters can look forward to an exciting four weeks of finals football. Ringarooma won the first clash between the two clubs but the result was reversed in Round 11. Branxholm's form fell away before wins against the two bottom teams restored some momentum. The Robins had a big win last week against Winnaleah, and maybe they are approaching the form that saw them snatch a surprising and memorable victory in last year's grand final. But they will need to shut down Lee Nichols and Nick Sutton, the Wanderers' two key players. Nichols booted 14 goals last week to reach 100 for the season, while Sutton has been a very damaging on-baller. Chris Carins may get the job on Sutton, and the outcome of this duel could decide the match. The Wanderers will have an edge in pace through Jarrah Burns, Matthew Beven and Jimmy Kelleher, but Ringarooma coach Heath Fox, Gary Knight and Daniel Kernan have plenty of finals experience which is always a valuable quality in cut-throat finals. While Branxholm can boast century goalkicker Nichols, Ringarooma's Matthew Wells and Shaun Collis have booted almost 100 goals between them, and those forward options may be enough to take the Robins one step closer to defending their 2008 premiership. In the Reserves, Branxholm will play St Helens, while Branxholm and Bridport clash in the Under 16s. RTDS Scottsdale Junior Football Club of the match outscoring Dorset in the last quarter, but the margin couldn’t be reeled in and Dorset won be nine. Crows took on Swifts in a seasawing match that saw the lead change many times. Swifts came out firing and looked switched on from the start, playing good, tough netball with Isobel Hall outstanding in attack. Crows took a while to get going and Swifts went into the first break four up. Crows refocused themselves and came back on and played some great netball with Megan Butler working hard on the wing to get the ball into her goalies. Swifts lost some momentum and started to miss some targets but were still continuing to play strong, physical netball with Rachelle Brill giving her all in the centre, but it was Crows who went in two goals up at half time. Swifts made changes and it took them a while to and Crows readjust continued to pull away, but P R E V I E W Ringarooma and Branxholm in first semi-final BEER THE last round of the roster season proved that all four teams are in great form with finals beginning next week. Dorset defeated Magpies in a tight, defensive game, and a Crows fought off determined Swifts outfit. Dorset jumped to the lead in the first match with Katelyn Coniston strong in attack. Magpies had plenty of the ball but couldn’t get past Dorset’s Sandra Bales who was phenomenal in defence all game. In the second term Dorset pushed further in front with Deven Mountney playing well in attack and moving the ball quickly. Magpies Phillipa Jensen used the whole court to her advantage to try and spark her team but they couldn’t convert and Dorset went into half time N E F U YELLOW SPARKLING $9.98 HALF MILE CREEK VARIETALS $6.98 WOLF BLASS RED LABEL VARIETALS $9.98 Brown Bros Dolcetto, Moscato, Rosa & Flora 2 for Scottsdale Liquor Market 37 King St Scottsdale Phone: 6352 2411 $38.99 $37.99 Red Blocks Captain Morgan Rum 700 ml RIDPOR Berri Casks 5 litre 2 for •HOTEL • $33.99 $28.99 $28.00 $25.00 B T Main Street Bridport Main Street Bridport Phone: 6356 1114 Phone: 6356 1114