While out to dinner the other week I happened to run into local legend Howard McClelland. Aldo and family were having a get-together for the 20th anniversary of son Simon’s passing. Simon was taken way to early, and it does not seem as if it was that long ago. Still missed.
Howard always greets you with a smile, and why wouldn’t he, as he was out with his grandchildren. In his words, how can one man be so lucky to have the world’s best granddaughter and grandson. You wouldn’t think it could happen to the same bloke.
It must be noted that Cohuna District Hospital chief executive officer Bernadette Loughnane was fully involved in the action of the Cohuna Bridge to Bridge.
I would like to think that Bernadette competed in either the half marathon or the 12.5km run and although not in the winner’s circle, Bernadette would have been extremely happy with the results, as the event is held to support the Cohuna District Hospital.
Correct pronunciation of Cohuna? Coh-huna, Coh-Una, Kyou-na? Sorry, but it’s just been a bit of a discussion lately with a couple of Cohuna folk. We know it should be pronounced Cohuna, but many say Kyou-na, either way, it’s a great place.
Recently all district schools have been holding parent teacher interviews. Always an interesting time where you find out if you are doing OK with your kids or not.
Often it seems the kids are ratbags at home but are perfect angels at school. Parents will be hoping that they can see some more of that good behaviour at home though.
Just not in reverse.
The Wandella Cricket Club A Graders didn’t have their best day in the Swan Hill District Cricket Association Grand Final on March 11, but have shown throughout the year that they deserved their spot in the final.
Laine Gibbons and young gun Bohden McKnight both performed well with the bat, but the rest of the team couldn’t emulate their previous performances, and the team lasted only 38 overs. St Mary didn’t have much trouble chasing down the score.
The Under 16s also finished in the finals.
The whole Wandella Club should be very happy with their performance.
Was talking to Hank Frieling the other day and he is still pretty busy fixing up tractors. He still gets work from all around the district and is now ‘old enough to know better’.
Of course, many will remember Hank as the guitarist at many of the local dance functions from a few (many) years ago.
Hope you get a chance to go and see your family Hank.
In the ND bowls, all divisions have now reverted back to 25 ends for the 23/24 season with a 15-minute break during the match. All divisions were previously played for 21 ends.
The official start time is 1.30pm and then play until the 15-minute break at 3pm, then resuming the remainder of the match.
The midweek bowls will start at 9.30am, play until 11 am, 15-minute break, then resumption of play at 11.15.
This is all very well unless there is a line-up for the toilets.
