Regular Interviews are broadcast
at 8am Friday mornings and repeated at 5pm Friday afternoons.
From time to time interviews may be aired at other times or on other
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16 December 2005
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Latrobe Christmas Lights 
Tired of the Christmas bustle and hype? Here's an opportunity
to take some time out and get back to the real meaning
of Christmas at the Latrobe Regional Church of Christ
Christmas Lights display …..Sandy Bryant from the
Latrobe Regional Church of Christ explains
Archangel Choir Christmas Album
Deb talks with Jane Mitchell from St Gabriel's Primary
School in Traralgon about the CD they've released to help
raise funds for the Catholic Bishop's Family Foundation.
If you'd like to get hold of the CD you can call (03 5174
5515 (till Wed 21st dec) or pop into St Michael's Church
in Traralgon.
Ros Singleton - Folk Art
Last week Deb went with her mum to the Aglow ladies
Folk Art morning. She was amazed to see first hand as
the guest speaker Ros Singleton guided ladies through
the process of painting roses. Debcaught up with Ros
after the meeting and asked her how she got into painting.
You can find out more about Ros on her website - http://www.rossingleton.com/home.htm
Paul Hamilton Glover
Last year we spoke to Paul Hamilton Glover about his
music. We caught up with him again this week to find
out what he's been doing and to hear more about the
two Christmas Albums he's recorded.
You can find out more about Paul on his website at
www.anamoe.com.au
where you can also buy his CDs
IN LIFE NEWS
Have you noticed our pips?? With the absence of news
on the hour we thought you might like to know when the
hour starts, this seemed the most effective way of doing
so with our limited equipment.
If you'd like to help us add to our equipment so we
can bring you programs like the news - we have an equipment
wish list on our web site if you want to check
it out
We now have our Christmas
program guide online as well and we're hoping to
have a newsletter out next week.
This Sunday I'll be visiting the Christian Outreach
Centre in Sale so if you're in that area you're welcome
to come along and hear about Life FM first hand.
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9 December 2005
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TRAA News
The latest in Christian Music industry news with Wes
Jay.
The Music Oz Awards are airing on SBS on 17th December
Angela Cox has won the Christian Music section of the
awards with a song called Every Time.
Don't forget to tune in to Life FM 103.9 every Saturday
at 10am (repeated at 8pm) for the TRAA Top 30 Contemporary
Christian Music Countdown.
Gippsland Grammar Christmas Extravaganza
Gippsland Grammar presents its 5th Annual Christmas
Extravaganza on Sat 10th Dec, in the Chapel of St Anne
Gippsland Grammar Senior Campus. From 7.00-9.00pm it
will be a night filled with dance, musical comedy and
drama with supper provided at interval. Tickets are
at the door and are Adults $5, Student & concession
$3 and $12 per family. All money raised will go to the
Gippskids Appeal - to help local families in need at
Christmas. Further information is available by ringing
Laura on 03 5144 2390
Sale City Band Christmas Carols
Sale City Band will be performing at Christmas Carols
around the Sale area again this year.
The Rosedale community carols will be held at the Rosedale
Mechanics Hall on Fri 16th Dec at 7.00pm. The varied
program includes 11 Community Carols a number of special
group items by the combined churches Choir; the Rosedale
Primary School Choir and Band; the Flinders Christian
Community School Choir: Voices in Harmony and Sale City
Band. Compere will be Garry Leeson and 4 young people
will read Bible passages. Prior to the carols, the Rosedale
Lions Club will hold a BBQ & sausage sizzle, commencing
at 5.30pm, to which Father Christmas will pay a visit.
Enquiries about the Carols may be made to 5174 2435
Sale Community Carols will be held Thus December 15th
at Victoria park starting with a sasuage sizzle at 6pm
and carols at 8pm Life FM's Deb Bye will be comparing
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2 December 2005
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LIFELINE SURVEY
Pt 1
Lifeline Gippsland with the support of the Latrobe
City trust is conducting a survey this month and you
may be able to help - Lifeline Gippsland CEO Patricia
Nalder explains. If you're able to assist with the survey
the number to call on Mon 12th Dec is 03 5134 8278
MESSIAH
Pt 2
Choirmaster Derek Nicholls has assembled a mass choir
from East Gippsland to peform Handel's Messiah at St
John's Anglican Church in Bairnsdale Saturday 3rd December
at 7pm or St Paul's Anglican Church in Sale on Sunday
afternoon at 2:30pm
FOSTER FAMILY
Pt 3
A Sale family who have dedicated their lives to their
children, foster children and the local community have
won the Boy's Town Australian family of the Year Award
for 2005 and $10,000!
Sandy and Gordon McQuillen were chosen from hundreds
of nominees around the nation for the award. Deb talks
to Sandy about why she got involved with fostering.
The award ceremony will be held at the Uniting Church
Hall in Raymond St Sale on Monday 5th Dec from 10:30am
IN LIFE NEWS
We had a lovely time at the South Coast Christian College
in Leongatha presenting the prize for the Life FM Great
October Sausage Sizzle Challenge and we met with folk
at the Fish Creek Union Church last Sunday to talk about
Life FM. It's great for us to get out and about so if
your church or group would like to hear first hand about
Life FM give me a call at the office during office hours
on 03 5143 0355
Christmas is fast approaching now - if your non-profit
club, group or church is planning special Christmas
activities we'd love to hear from you….you can
leave your information on the web lifefm.com.au or fax
03 5143 0388 or email 
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25 November 2005
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Walk Around the RSPCA in Sale
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18 November 2005
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Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault (GCASA)
GCASA Manager Dr Margaret Ueberhang talks to Deb about
2 very helpful books and the dangers of drink spiking….
www.gcasa.org.au
Peter Synan's New Book
Local historian Peter Synan talks to Deb about his
latest book The Dalhsen story: a pioneer family in Gippsland
since 1862
- available at local bookstores in Gippsland
IN LIFE NEWS
Last week we had our Annual general meeting - it was
great to see a few new faces in the new venue in Morwell
- and lovely and much appreciated to see familiar faces.
We now have 2 new Committee of management members, Cyril
Payne from Newborough and Don McLeod from Sale.
It’s been great this week to have our receptionist
and admin assistant Yvonne back on deck after 6 weeks
away. She’s been greatly missed…..
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11 November 2005
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Bairnsdale Regional Health Service History Tapestry
The history of the Bairnsdale Regional Health Service
is a colourful one - and a story that exudes the texture
of a very supportive, progressive and generous community.
We've put together just a sample of the many hundreds
of people who have in some way contributed to the fabric
of this professional medical service and the community
it serves.
PELICANS - Marco Gionfriddo is one of the current generations
to support the hospital through the Pelicans
ANESTHETIC - The hospital moved to its current site
in 1939 after 50 years in McKean St. There have been
many changes over the years and lots of pioneering at
the Bairnsdale Regional Hospital.
Joan Graves was married to anesthetist Dr Alec Graves
who started at the hospital in 1955 and was instrumental
in progressing that department.
BLOOD BANK - In 1962 the hospital was looking for a
pathology technician with experience in blood banks
- Dr Nick Gottschalk was their choice so he and his
wife Helen moved to Bairnsdale. Deb asked Dr Gottschalk
what happened before blood banks.
MEALS ON WHEELS - In 1967 the local red Cross was instrumental
in setting up a Meals on Wheels service. Joan Graves
and Betty Murray have been involved with meals on wheels
in Bairnsdale pretty much since day one.
ORDERLIES - Jim East came to the Bairnsdale Hospital
in 1973 as Domestic Services Manager. This was a new
position and was constantly changing and adapting to
the needs of the hospital. Jim was involved in setting
up many of the domestic management systems and was also
in charge of the wardsmen.
RADIOLOGY - Dr Geoffrey Brown came to the Bairnsdale
hospital in 1974 and was appointed radiologist in 1975.
He was also appointed Medical Superintendent - now known
as Director of Medical services. He too has seen many
changes in radiology
NURSES - Someone else who's passionate about the role
the hospital played in training its nurses is Maureen
Newcomen, who came to the hospital in 1976 and became
matron.
NURSES - Current Director of Nursing Lorraine Broad
came to the hospital in 1998. She's seen many changes
in her forty years of nursing.
CEO - These days hospitals have CEO's and in 2003 Garry
Grey took up that position at the Bairnsdale Regional
Hospital and is clearly proud of its achievements.
TAPESTRY - Fundraising and Promotions Manager of BRHS,
Jo Moulton, was instrumental in initiating a partnership
between BRHS and the Victorian Tapestry Foundation to
create a commemorative tapestry.
TAPESTRY - Tapestry artist Geoffrey Ricardo created
the original artwork for the tapestry during his 6 month
artist-in-residency program at Bairnsdale regional health
service. I asked Geoffrey how he went about representing
a hospital in a tapestry.
This Audio Special was produced in the studios of Life
FM Gippsland by Manna
Media.
Nutritionist Cyndi O'Meara
Food - one of my favourite things - but which ones
should we be eating to keep us healthy? The age old
question and a walk through any bookshop or supermarket
will confuse you even more with all the diet books and
healthy eating guides.
Every now and then there's someone who catches my attention
for one reason or another - this time it's controversy..
Cyndi O'Meara is a university trained nutritionist
with a science degree and an enthusiastic approach to
healthy eating that's quite infectious.Cyndi is coming
to Gippsland next week and will be speaking in Bairnsdale,
Sale, Yarram, Leongatha and Traralgon.
With so many different options around Deb asks Cyndi
her opinion on what we should be looking for.
Full details of Cyndi's visit to Gippsland can be
found on her website or you can call (03) 5144 5588
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4 November 2005
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LIFE FM $$$
Life FM Treasurer Cameron Rash talks about our current
financial status and the AGM
SPRING INTO ART WRAP
Last Friday the Yarram Spring Into Arts Festival was
officially launched in the Old Courthouse Gallery in
Yarram - Deb caught up with project officer TINA HAMBLETON
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JILL GAEL
Jill Gael is co-founder of the Centre For People Development
- a business training and consultancy organization and
was the special guest chosen to launch the festival
TRAA - The Rock Across Australia Music Charts
The latest in Christian Music industry news with Wes
Jay.
Don't forget to tune in to Life FM 103.9 every Saturday
at 10am (repeated at 8pm) for the TRAA Top 30 Contemporary
Christian Music Countdown.
The
Rock Across Australia (TRAA) Website
LIFE FM NEWS
Hot off the press - we've just been told that Life
FM has received $3000 from the Bishop's Family Foundation
- this will be added to our microwave and studio equipment
fund.
Our 2nd Birthday on air has come and gone - the 2nd
annual Life FM Sausage Sizzle Challenge is now officially
over and it's been great to have groups from all over
Gippsland involved this year.
The annual challenge is open to any club, church, group
or business and all you have to do is raise funds for
Life FM during the month of October by having sausage
sizzles and your group or business could win a great
prize.
This year the prize is a one month Gold sponsorship
on Life FM valued at over $1000 - a professional web
site from sponsor Anchor Web design valued at over $600
and a selection of office goods from sponsor Officeworks
Traralgon.
Our entrants this year were The Traralgon Anglican
Church, Bairnsdale Baptists, South Coast Christian College
in Leongatha and Stratford Uniting Church.
Some of the entrants also ran other activities like
trading tables and garage sales but this year we have
only counted the totals from the sausage sizzles.
Next year we thought we'd modify the rules to allow
for other fundraising events - but there still has to
be a sausage sizzle at the event to qualify for the
great October Sausage Sizzle Challenge.
There's been an amazing amount of work done by al the
groups and we are very grateful for the support - so
if you missed the announcement on Saturday - the winner
of the 2005 Great October Sausage Sizzle Challenge is
the South Coast Christian College. Congratulations to
the team in South Gippsland with a tremendous coordinating
effort by Johanna Haajes and Doreen Western.
Let's hope next year we have even more entrants and
lots of activities to raise the profile of Life FM in
Gippsland community.
As I said earlier we made a couple of announcements
on Saturday -
If you're a regular listener, you will know that for
most of the time since we started broadcasting we've
been looping our music. Every 6 weeks or so we recorded
24 hours of music and drove up to the transmitter site
at Mt Tassie to load the music and some programs onto
a computer - that's what you've been listening to all
this time. Now we have been fundraising to buy a microwave
link and some more studio equipment and things are moving
ahead slowly. We don't have the money we need to buy
the link and remaining equipment yet, but God has been
very faithful to us and taken us through many ups and
downs - it's a long road, both physically and spiritually.
So it was fitting on our second birthday to announce
that we are now out of the loop and everyday you'll
be hearing a new mix of music.
With this new system in place we've also been able
to introduce 2 new programs - the Top 30 Christian Music
Countdown THE ROCK ACROSS AUSTRALIA - which will be
on at 10am and 8pm every Saturday and now you can hear
Focus on the Family on Saturday as well as Sunday both
days at 5pm and also at 5am.
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28 October 2005
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This week is Refugee Week and Deb speaks with Maria
(Rudowicz) Carrington who has recently returned from
a visit to Poland - her first time back since coming
to Australia as a refugee over 60 years ago. We also
find out about A discussion paper from Vic Roads relating
to young drivers. Neil Breedon from East Gippsland Road
Safety Council joins us.
ROAD SAFETY
Neil Breedon is on the East Gippsland Road Safety Council
- a group that is very active in promoting road Safety
issues in Gippsland..
www.arrivealive.vic.gov.au
OR call 131171 and Vic Roads will send you a copy of
the paper.
MIGRANTS
This week is refugee week and there's been an exhibition
at Latrobe Regional Gallery all week - it actually closes
tomorrow.
60 years after coming to Australia as a child, Maria
has made the journey back to Poland for the first time
since coming to Australia at the age of 11. Maria still
remembers the first trip..
Ann Synan's book "We Came With Nothing" is
still available and in its second print run - there's
details on our website or call the office 5143 0355.
In Life FM news this week - we've got something really
exciting - well you'll just have to wait till tomorrow..
Join me from 10am (Sat 29 Oct) as we celebrate our
2nd birthday on air with lots of giveways and some announcements.
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21 October 2005
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Teaching RE
Have you ever thought about teaching RE? You don't
have to be a qualified teacher as Deb found out when
she spoke with Heather Baillie the Support Officer for
the Central Gippsland Council for Christian education
in Schools. You can contact Heather for more information
on 5167 1120
New Bishop in Gippsland
Next February the new Bishop of Gippsland will be consecrated
at St Paul's Cathedral in Sale. The announcement of
the appointment of Rev John McIntyre was made this week.
Rev McIntyre is currently serving as Rector of South
Sydney and he talks to Deb about coming to Gippsland.
No doubt be hearing more from him in the future.
Life FM News
If you're looking for something different for dinner
tonight - why not join us at the LFM Food fair in Leongatha.
From 6-8:30pm at the South Coast Christian College there'll
be heaps of food all starting with L, F or M - I'll
be looking out for luscious lemon meringue and maybe
some fantastic fettucini….so come along - no need
to book Pay as you taste and it's all to raise funds
for Life FM
Tomorrow Stratford Uniting Church, will be holding
a sausage sizzle from 10-2 in their Jones St hall -
there'll be snazzy sausages, tea and coffee trading
tables, handcrafts and a 2nd hand stall
Don't forget we'll be announcing the winner of our
sausage sizzle competition in our special birthday program
next Saturday - join me from 10am on our 2nd birthday
and I'll have some news to share and throughout the
day there'll be lots of giveaways.
Well that's all for this week - don't forget you can
hear our interviews again on the web and on PodCast
and we'd love to hear what you think about our programs.
Have a great weekend - take care….
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14 October 2005
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CWCI CAMP
Last weekend Deb was at the Christian Women Communicating
International (CWCI) - camp at Raymond Island. Each
year women from all over Gippsland and some from further
afield come for bible study and fellowship. The last
few years there's been a group of Romanian women from
Melbourne join in the fun and this year there was 14
in the group.
Deb catches up with their spokesperson Annamaylia to
find out where they come from. Deb also recorded the
group singing a beautiful praise song in Romanian but
unfortunately we lost it with an equipment glitch.
KYB
One of the main activities of the CWCI group is to
run KYB groups - they just love acronymns…. KYB
stands for Know You Bible and Lisa Watson is in charge
of the Gippsland region - for more info call Lisa on
(03) 5626 8538
CREATION VS EVOLUTION
What do you think about Creation vs Evolution? There's
an opportunity to find out the facts and ask questions
when Buck Buchanan presents an evening on the topic
this Sunday. The discussion will be held at Kingsway
Christian Centre in Sale Sun 16th Oct from 7pm - tough
questions are welcome.
GCASA - SKIP Program
The Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault (GCASA)
provides a free and confidential service for women,
men, girls and boys. The services include Personal Counselling
, Group Work , Advocacy , providing speakers for community
groups, schools, and other organisations and implementing
prevention programs such as SKIP - yes another acronym.
Deb talks to GCASA Manager, Dr Margaret Uebergang about
the program. For more information call (03) 5134 3922
or visit www.gcasa.org.au
LIFE FM NEWS
Last week there was a garage sale in Leongatha and
they over $800 - a fantastic effort!!
This Sat they're at it again but this time in Koonwarra
with a garage sale and Devonshire tea from 9am and then
a sausage sizzle in Leongatha from 10am. We'll be at
both venues sometime over morning so maybe we'll see
you there.
There's still time to organise your own sausage sizzle
- raise some funds for Life FM in October and you could
win our great prize - a one month gold sponsorship for
your club, group or business, a professional website
package from Life FM sponsor Anchor web design, and
a prize bundle from Officeworks Traralgon. - so far
we've got the Traralgon Anglican Church, Stratford Uniting
Church, Bairnsdale Baptist and the Sth Coast Christian
College.
We've just taken on 2 more people under the Work for
the Dole scheme - so they're being trained in production
and administration….
There's newsletter out this week - so if you're a member
you'll get one - and if you want one - sign up now -
for less than the cost of a CD
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7 October 2005
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Stratford Garden for Humanity
Last Saturday was as busy one all around the area as
communities take advantage of the spring weather and
start to organise outdoor activities in Stratford the
Women Who mean Business Project group officially opened
the Garden for Humanity which they've been working on
for some time. Deb spoke with some of the people who
came to see the garden and to Joan Kirner, the Chair
of the Ministerial Advisory Committee for Victorian
Communities who was there to officially open the garden.
 
 
 
South Gippsland Garage Sales for Life FM
This month Life FM is celebrating 2 years on air and
we're running our Sausage Sizzle Challenge throughout
the month. In South Gippsland they're not only having
sausage sizzles they've also organised a progressive
garage sale! The first one was held last Saturday in
Meeniyan with terrific results as one of the organizers
Johanna Haajes explains.
More Details on dates and times available here soon.
Call the office (03) 5143 0355 for details
The Rock Across Australia Christian Music Chat with
Wes Jay
For details on all the latest in Contemporary Christian
Music, visit www.therockacrossaustralia.com.
If you're interested in submitting your CD recording
for the Woodlands Media project, please contact Wes
Jay - details on Woodlands Meda website.
Life FM News
There's a sausage sizzle in Bairnsdale this morning
10 - 1:30pm - go along to the mall near Safeway and
enjoy a sausage or two - and support Life FM at the
same time.
As we heard from Johanna there's another Life FM garage
sale and Devonshire tea in Leongatha this Saturday from
9am - 1pm at St Peter's Anglican Church. This is the
2nd of 3 progressive garage sales to be held in Sth
Gippsland during October - so you can donate goods or
go along and have morning tea and a pre-loved item and
support Life FM at the same time. Donations of all saleable
items are welcome and items can also be sold on commission.
Call the office for more info.
If you can't make it to Leongatha - why not organise
your own sausage sizzle - raise some funds for Life
FM in October and you could win our great prize - a
one month gold sponsorship for your club, group or business,
a professional website package from Life FM sponsor
Anchor web design, and a prize bundle from Officeworks
Traralgon. - so far we've got the Traralgon Anglican
Church, Stratford Uniting Church, Bairnsdale Baptist
and the Sth Coast Christian College
We still urgently need a volunteer or volunteers to
assist in our reception area. You'll need to be able
to answer the phone, do some filing and have some computer
skills. Give me a call if you are able to volunteer
some time each week.
Well that's all for this week - don't forget you can
hear our interviews again on the web and on PodCast
and we'd love to hear what you think about our programs.
Have a great weekend - take care….
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30 September 2005
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 RSPCA
There are Cats and Dogs waiting for homes at both the
Sale and the Bairnsdale RSPCA shelters. To find out
more listen as Deb takes a walk around the RSPCA or
view details on our RSPCA page/
Partners International
Deb speaks with Jenny Crameri took the big step of
selling up and moving to Melbourne to be more actively
involved with missionary organisation Partners International.
Melb office of Partners International on 9569 0427
Website: www.partnersintl.org
 Operation
Christmas Child
Deb & Beth go shopping to put together a Life FM
shoebox….
More details about Operation Christmas Child below
including contacts for Gippsland drop off points and
what to put in and not to put in your box!
IN LIFE FM NEWS THIS WEEK
The garage sale in Sale last weekend went very well
raising over $100 - thanks to Stuart and June for organising
- and thanks to all those who helped on the day.
There's another Life FM garage sale in Meeniyan this
Saturday from 9am - 1pm at Tanderra Park - just past
the Fire station. There'll also be a sausage sizzle
from 10 oclock.
This is the first of 3 progressive garage sales to be
held in Sth Gippsland during October - so you can donate
goods or go along and buy a sausage and a pre-loved
item and support Life Fm at the same time. Donations
of all saleable items are welcome and items can also
be sold on commission. Call the office for more info.
We're still urgently needing a volunteer or volunteers
to assist in our reception area. You'll need to be able
to answer the phone, do some filing and have some computer
skills. Give me a call if you are able to volunteer
some time each week.
We had a great time at Warragul Community Church last
Sunday - we love getting out around the region to tell
first hand what God is doing through Life Fm- if you'd
like us to visit your church or group call the office
- 5143 0355.
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23 September 2005
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Operation Christmas Child
Have you got any empty shoeboxes in your cupboard?
You can put them good use and brighten a child's
Christmas by putting together an Operation Christmas
Child gift box. There's an opportunity for you
to be involved in this rewarding project right
here in Gippsland. Kathryn Brown is the Sale coordinator
for Operation Christmas Child. Deb asks her how
it all works.
We know lots of people will be interested in
participating and wed like some help putting together
a Life FM shoebox to send overseas...we'll go
shopping with you early next week as we choose
items for the gift. Well also record the our shopping
trip so everyone can take part.
Call the office on 5143 0355 and you could be
our shoebox shopper.
- Sale & District rep is Katheryn Brown
- Ph 03 5143 1971
Sale drop off point is Sale Bapitst Church,
Macarthur Street, Sale from Wednesday 12th to
Saturday 15th October between 9:30am and 12:00pm
- Traralgon & District rep Barbara
Burgan, Ph 5174 1016 (Note
this contact has changed)
- Bairnsdale and Orbost reps are Sylvia and
John Abbot - Ph 03 51551393
Suggestions on What to Include
in Your Shoebox
- Something to Love - Soft toys such as a teddy,
koala or doll.
- Something to Play with - Tennis ball, toy
farm, zoo animal, super bouncy ball, music box,
trucks & cars, finger puppets, train, plastic
tea set, boat, yo-yo, Lego building blocks,
jig-saw puzzle, marbles (in bags), skipping
rope, dominoes, simple crafts, mouth organ,
recorder, stickers, games, bags, bangles, necklaces,
kaleidoscope.
- Something to Write/Draw with or on - Texters/Magic
Markers, colouring book, colouring pencils (with
sharpener), exercise book, lead pencils, notepad,
pens, puzzle books (dot-to-dot, etc.), crayons,
highlighters, eraser, chalk, pencil case.
- Something of Personal Hygiene - Toothbrush,
toothpaste, hairbrush, comb, hair-clips or scrunchies,
soap (wrapped), face washer.
- Something to Eat/Chew - Wrapped, hard lollies
only (i.e. lollipops, lifesavers, etc.) in a
sealed plastic bag.
- Something to Wear - T-shirt, shorts, socks,
underwear, sunglasses, handkerchief, basketball
cap, hat, beanie, thongs/sandals.
Please Do Not Include
- Second hand, damaged, used goods or clothing.
- Chocolate, soft candy (eg, Minties), marshmallows
or bubble gum.
- Medicines or vitamins of any kind.
- Breakable items, play money, shells, plasticine,
seeds, make up.
- Sharp items, sharp pointed scissors, knives.
- War related items (eg, water pistols).
- Liquids of any type.
- Anything of a political, racial or religious
nature.
www.samaritanspurse.org.au
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Photos Courtesy of
Samaritan’s Purse
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The Shed & American Motor Show
All Australian Boys Need A Shed - Well they've taken
that literally in Maffra and theyre letting the girls
in too! In fact the whole family is being invited to
see some vintage, classic and custom American cars and
motorbikes at the Shed in Maffra this Sunday.
Deb talks with Peter B one of the founding members of
the Shed if there are many people involved with the
Shed
The American Motor Show
The Maffra Shed 1A Sale Rd, Maffra.
Sunday 25 September 2005 10.00AM to 4.00 PM
DISPLAY OF AMERICAN VEHICLES CARS / TRUCKS / MOTOR-BIKES
/ UTES
Entry is only $2
Life FM News
We had a lot of banging and sawdust this week as the
Work for the Dole crew from BACE came to start renovating
our store room into an office..this is really exciting
as we will be moving our new Sales Person into the new
office out of our very crowded production room.
Mark Watson is our new sales rep so if youre in business
you hear from him soon. If youre interested in a sponsorship-advertising
package call us at the office.
Our administration assistant Yvonne has had to leave
us at short notice for 6 weeks to visit family so were
urgently needing a volunteer or volunteers to fill in
while shes away and perhaps stay on part time after
she returns. Youll need to be able to answer the phone,
do some filing and have some computer skills.
Did you notice that weve been off air a few times over
the last week? Our poor old computer thats been chugging
away for the last 2 years is struggling to keep up.
So weve had a few extra trips up to Mt Tassie to keep
it going. This has emphasized once again the need for
the microwave link as soon as possible.
If you missed Part 2 of the Focus on the Family episode
INTELLIGENT DESIGN its available from Focus on the Family
on 1300 300 361 and if we get enough people wanting
to hear it again well re-broadcast it. Just let us know.
Wed also like to know what you think about our other
programs so please contact us by phone on 5143 0355
or on the web lifefm.com.au.
This Saturday from 8am at 483 Raymond Street in Sale
theres a fundraiser Life FM garage sale. Stuart and
June will have lots of great pre-loved items so this
is an opportunity to help Life FM and pick up a bargain
at the same time
Were out and about this weekend again this time at
the Warragul Community Church for 2 services in the
morning. So if youre down that way come and say hello..
Saturday 1st October the first of the progressive
garage sales and sausage sizzles in Sth Gippsland will
be held at Meeniyan. These are also Life FM fundraisers.
Well hear more about them next week
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16 September 2005
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Spring into art
The Women Who Mean Business Yarram Group are excited
about the spring into arts festival they have planned
for the end of October. So why are we talking about
it now? They need scarecrows - they're calling them
arts guys Deb speaks to Tina Hambleton - project officer
for the yarram group of the Women Who Mean Business
Yarram Group project to find out more.
If you're interested in creating an arts guy or would
like to find out more about the Marina Prior performance
contact Tina on 03 5183 9123
Spring
Into Art Website
Christian Women Communicating International (CWCI)
Camp
Every one needs an opportunity to take a break, relax
and get some constructive input and that's just what
they do at the CWCI camp every year on Raymond Island.
Deb asks Gippsland convention committee chairperson,
Bev Lade what CWCI is about..
If you'd like to know more or to making a booking call
03 5147 3398 next friday.
Pizza, Pasta & Vino Night
Africa Presentation to raise funds for the Gippsland
Rotary Centenary House
Fancy a trip to Africa? - giraffe, elephants, rhinos,
zebra - a journey of a lifetime. Russell Wallace will
be telling the story of his journey through Africa at
a fundraising evening for the Gippsland Rotary Centenary
House that's being built in Traralgon. Deb talks to
Russell about why he's telling the story now.
If you like to support this evening call 5152 2236
to book.
Fri 30 Sept 2005 - St Mary's
hall from 6:30pm bookings phone 03 5152 2236
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9 September 2005
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TRAA NEWS
Deb talks to Wes Jay about Darlene Zschech's new album
Change Your World, 15,000 copies have been sent to music
stores. To find out more about the latest in Christian
Music - visit the Rock Across Australia website.
The
Rock Across Australia (TRAA) Website
COMMUNITY CHURCH WARRAGUL MISSIONS EXPO
Deb speaks with Heather Clarke - Chairperson of the
Community Church Warragul Missionary Committee about
the Mission Expo that will take place on Sunday 11th
September 2005 and will include information on 26 mission
organisations including a few from Gippsland.
Community Church Warragul (03) 5623 2411
Location Cnr King and Wills Street Warragul.
Community
Church Warragul Website
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2 September 2005
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WwMB Omeo / Swifts Creek Photographic Exhibition
Earlier this week Deb & Beth traveled to Swifts
Creek for the opening of a photographic exhibition.
This was an extra special event because it is the first
of the Women Who Mean Business - Selling Gippsland’s
Finest Projects to be launched. Deb caught up with some
of those involved in the project.
www.wmb.org.au
BRIAG BUSH BAND 25th
Gary Rose from the Briagolong Bush Band speaks with
Deb about their beginnings 25 years ago and some funny
stories
The Briagolong Bush Band will be in concert at the
Wellington Entertainment Centre on Sat 10th Sept from
8pm.
More
Details on the Briag Bush Band
WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES
A convoy of Carers aim to go to Canberra on Sept 13th
where they will place their old shoes on the lawns of
Parliament House and invite politicians to “walk
a mile in my shoes” - Maria Dunn from Gippsland
tells Deb more about the campaign and her story.
www.accessibility.com.au........walk_in_my_shoes
CHAPLAINCY DINNER
Next Friday there’s a fundraising dinner for the
Sale College Chaplain at the Sale Baptist Church on
Friday 9th Sept from 6:15pm - for tickets call 5144
3711
Deb is speaking with Sale College Chaplain Peter Caithness
to find out exactly what it is that he does in the school…..
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26 August 2005
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RSPCA - find out about a cat or dog you can take home
from Sale or Bairnsdale
There are photos and details of each of the cats and
dogs waiting for adoption on our RSPCA
page.
This cat and this dog need homes very
urgently
Anglicare Male Choir
Don Santowiak, the Cultural Outreach Worker at Anglicare
Gippsland is looking for Gippsland men to form a male
voice choir. Deb finds out where he plans to find these
men….
For more information, contact Don on 03 5133 9998
Life FM Goes Podcasting
Details here
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19 August 2005
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Brekky Club
The Good Start Breakfast Club was officially launched
at the Bairnsdale west primary School this week. Deb
spoke with Community Development Coordinator for Australian
Red Cross, Lauren Carey.
Contact Lauren on 5143 2615
Lite Pie
This cold weather is good pie eating weather - but
the Heart Foundation is keen to get us eating Aussie
pies that have their TICK of approval. Gippsland based
Patties Pies have met the TICK challenge and Brand manager
at Patties Foods, Mark Connolly says it even tastes
good!
Pie Tick
So what's the TICK all about and just what's left after
you take the fat from a meat pie? - Deb spoke with MONIQUE
BLUDEN from the Heart Foundation's Tick Program.
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12 August 2005
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Leadership Forum
Earlier this week a Leadership Forum was held in Morwell.
Leadership Management Australia invited Gippsland Women
in senior management or leadership positions to the
forum to identify some of the challenges faced by women
in leadership roles. Deb speaks with Dr Nicola Watts
from LMA.
lma.wf@bigpond.com
Bapt Care
If you have a couple of spare hours a week and enjoy
a quiet chat and a cuppa then you maybe interested in
what Kerrie Hall - coordinator of Volunteer services
for Bapt Care has planned.
call Kerrie on 9831 7228
www.baptcare.com.au
khall@baptcare.com.au
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5 August 2005
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GCASA TSHIRT COMP
(Part 1)
Budding t-shirt designers have responded to the challenge
from the Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Abuse to design
a t-shirt slogan challenging unacceptable sexual behaviour
and attitudes. The winner has been chosen and Manager
of GCASA, Dr Margaret Uebergang has the results…..
For more info on GCASA http://www.gcasa.org.au/
TRAA NEWS
(Part 2)
There’s been a few stories in the media this week
about “charts” and their relevance - are they
rigged? Why do we need them? Wes Jay compiles The Rock
Across Australia - a chart for Christian music in Australia.
The
Rock Across Australia (TRAA) Website
WORLD YOUTH DAY
(Part 3)
The Pope has invited young people of the world to come
to Germany and attend the 20th World Youth Day from
11 to 21 August 2005.
Among the million or so young people will be Carolyn
Fiddelaerf and Rochene Chiller from Sale.
http://www.wjt2005.de/index.html?id=6&si=1
LIFE NEWS
(Part 4)
All the latest in Life FM News for the week
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29 July 2005
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RSPCA Bairnsdale
Cats available at the moment:
Tortishell Female 9mths, Tabby Female
Dogs available at the moment:
Female German Shepard cross, Female Miniture Daschund
(sausage dog), Male Jack Russell.
International Children's Care Australia
International Children’s Care is a non-profit,
non-government, international, Christian organisation
who “care for orphans as though they were you”.
Fundamental needs of children are met through typical
family and community living in secure and clean cottage
homes, with loving Christian house parents who provide
the foundation for effective and supportive training.
International Children's Care Australia is based in
Warragul.
For details on Peter Tripovich's walk around Australia,
visit the ICCA website
Ph: 03 5622 0703
P.O. Box 1296
Warragul Vic 3820
International
Chidren's Care Australia Website
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22 July 2005
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James Morrison - Repeat (details below)
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15 July 2005
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Collins Buyout
(Part 1)
Remember in the movie "You've Got Mail" Meg
Ryan's little bookshop was taken over by Tom Hank's
mega bookstore chain? Well take out Meg and Tom and
that's pretty much what's happened in Australia with
Collins Booksellers franchisees. Deb has followed the
story and speaks with Duncan Johnston from Collins Booksellers
in Bairnsdale.
www.theage.com.au/news/.....
Yarragon Charity Book Fair
(Part 2)
This weekend books will be the focus of a charity fair
in Yarragon. Proceeds of the inaugural Annual Yarragon
Charity Book Fair will go to the Gippsland Cancer Care
Centre Chapel. Deb speaks with Peter Lendon…
www.yarragonvillage.com
Mal Fletcher - "Making God Famous"
(Part 3)
Two new books by well known Aussie broadcaster, social
commentator and preacher Mal Fletcher have just been
launched. Making God Famous and The Pioneer Spirit are
the first in a new series - Deb speaks with Mal.
We have 4 books to give away - so drop us a line to
MAKING GOD FAMOUS - Life FM PO Box 1378 Sale 3853 and
tell us the name of the first book in the series….or
you can email makinggodfamous@lifefm.com.au
Mal Fletcher : www.edges.tv
Buy the books www.nextwaveonline.com/......
Destiny Rescue
(Part 4)
There are many organisations who operate child sponsorship
programs - finding one that you're confident is doing
the job well is a personal choice of course so it's
important to find out what happens behind the scenes.
Deb speaks with Pastor Alwyn Hartwig about Destiny Rescue…
More info 0411 484 474
www.destinyrescue.org
Antoon Hennen
(Part 5)
Celebrated tenor, Antoon Hennen - who these days hails
from Loch Sport - has had a colourful life. He's graced
many stages across the world in his career and now brings
his own talent and his contemporaries to Gippsland to
perform.
Antoon will be performing on Sun 24th July at 2:30pm
at the Sale Memorial hall with a guest appearance by
internationally acclaimed artist Louise Golman. Tickets
at the door or call 5143 2566 - group discounts are
available - Tickets are $20 adults - $15 concession
and Students $10
RSPCA Update & Life FM News
(Part 6)
See our RSPCA page for photos
of the cats waiting for adoption at the Sale RSPCA
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8 July 2005
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Sale RSPCA overwhemled with kittens
The RSPCA in Sale had a surprise influx of kittens
in the last week - but the kitten season is over - shelter
manager Lisa explains….
 Central
Gippsland (Sale), Sale
Shelter
11 Hunt Place, Wurruk 3850
Wed - Sun 10:30 - 2:00pm
Phone:03 5143 2255 Fax: 03 5143 2255
TRAA CHAT
Time to catch up on what's happening in the Christian
music industry in Australia and we're joined once again
by the man with his finger on the pulse - WES JAY -
of course the big news this week is the Hillsong Conference….
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1 July 2005
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Cameron Rash - Changes to Superannuation
The end of the financial year saw a raft of changes
made to superannuation, many of which apply from 1 July
One of those is that the ability to contribute to super
has been greatly improved. Gone is the link between
employment and contributing to super. Now anyone under
65 can contribute to superannuation.
Deb speaks with financial planner Cameron Rash from
Alkimia Financial.
Mark Longmuir - Victim's Assistance Program
There are many services available in our community
but finding out about them when you need them can sometimes
be difficult. Knowing where to go when you need help
is half the problem. There are new initiatives in Victoria
to align and integrate community services and one of
those key players is Anglicare. One of those collaborative
services is the Victim's Assistance Program.
Deb speaks with Manager of Community Services at Anglicare
Gippsland, Mark Longmuir.
For More details phone freecall 1800 777 423
Marco Giofriddo - Pelicans Inc
Pelicans Inc is a network of East Gippsland's business
leaders formed to raise funds for Bairnsdale Regional
Health Services (BRHS). They are an active arm of the
BRHS Business Supporters Program who meet monthly for
breakfast and manage a calendar of fundraising activities.
The Pelicans recruit young business leaders to promote
business philanthropy and voluntary community leaders
to support fundraising activities.
Deb spoke with Pelican Marco Gionfriddo about his
involvement with Pelicans.
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24 June 2005
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James Morrison - Gospel Collection
James Morrison is, by anybody’s standard, a virtuoso
in the true sense of the word. At the age of seven,
he was given his first instrument, at nine he formed
his first band and at thirteen he was playing professionally
in nightclubs. His international career developed equally
as fast. Just turned 16 James Morrison debuted in the
USA with a breathtaking concert at the Monterey Jazz
Festival.
James has released his first ever full gospel music album.
He is joined by an amazing group of talented people including
Emma Pask, Neilson Gough and Idea of North. Gospel Collection
has a mix of classic old hymns plus two new songs especially
written
by James for the recording.
James
Morrison Website
RSPCA in Sale & Bairnsdale - Details & Photos
on our RSPCA page In LIfe FM
News This Week
Donate to Life FM before the end of the financial
year using our new online Life Store.
Click Here to Donate Online
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17 June 2005
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GCASA T-Shirt Competition
Deb speaks with Dr Margaret uebergang about a competition
being run by the Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault
to come up with a t-shirt slogan that challenges unacceptable
sexual behaviour and attitudes.
For more info about GCASA visit www.gcasa.org.au
or call the office on 03 5134 3922
Progressive Garage Sale
Deb speaks to Stuart Lawson about the idea of a Progressive
Garage Sale to raise funds for Life FM. If you would
like to be involved or have items to donate to this
fundraising event, please call Stuart during office
hours on 03 5146 7008 or after hours on 03 5144 4240.
In LIfe FM News This Week
You can now donate to Life FM through our secure online
store. This i sa great opportunity to get your Tax Deductibe
Donations in before the end of the tax year.
Click Here to Donate Online
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10 June 2005
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- Part 1 (10 June 05)
 BUSH
CHURCH AID - Rev Mark & Sandy Evans
On 26 May 1919 at a meeting of a small group of Australian
church people in Sydney, the Bush Church Aid Society
of Australia and Tasmania was formed with the power
to call, train and support clergy, lay workers, nurses
and deaconesses and generally arouse interest in the
work of the church in the bush and the spiritual needs
of the men and women in the outback. The motto of the
new Society was "Australia for Christ", not
unlike the motto of the "Col and Con", the
"Empire for Christ". Bush Church Aid is alive
and well today and Deb spoke with Rev Mark & Sandy
about their experiences.
More info about Bush Church Aid can be found at their
website www.bushchurchaid.com.au
- Part 2 (10 June 05)
TREK FOR TREATMENT
India & Nepal Trek from 30 Oct to 18 Nov 2005.
Supporting the TLM Shadhara Hospital in Delhi, India
Deb speaks with co-ordinator Graham Peck to find out
what the Trek is all about.
For more information call Graham on 03 9890 0577 or
visit the website at www.leprosymission.org.au
- Part 3 (10 June 05)
The Rock Across Australia with Wes Jay
This is the first of our new monthly segment on Australian
Christian Music.
Audio sales of recorded Christian music in 2004 were
more than $30 million and Christian music represents
5.6% of total music sales in Australia.
There are few in Australia who would know as much about
the Christian Music Scene as Wes Jay. Wes has been involved
in the Christian Music Industry fore more than 20 years.
Deb speaks with Wes about what's happening in Australian
Christian Music at the moment.
www.therockacrossaustralia.com
www.woodlandsmedia.com
- Part 4 (10 June 05)
Nathan Tasker - Pacific Songwriter of the Year
After entering several of his latest songs,
I Was There caught the attention of judges resulting
in Nathan earning top honours in the inaugural competition
(which attracts more than 1000 entries from around the
world!).
Deb speaks with Nathan about this outstanding achievement.
Nathan
Tasker's Website
- Part 5 (10 June 05)
Life FM News
Our weekly segment that tells our listeners all the
latest Life FM News including information on Fundraisers.
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3 June 2005
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A couple of different interviews this week -
Bishop of Gippsland, the Right Reverend Jeffrey Driver,
was elected "overwhelmingly" by the 280-member
Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Adelaide on 21st May.
Deb speaks with Bishop Driver about the election process
and about the Gippsland Bishop's Anglicare Winter Apeal.
If you'd like to donate to the appeal you can send
your donations to Bishop's Appeal,
PO Box 928, Sale 3853
Sale Skate Park Committee Raising Funds for new facility
Deb speaks with Matt Redmond and Ryan Coffey from the
Sale Skate Park committee.
For the last 3 years the committee of teenagers has
been trying to raise $50,000 so they can have a functional,
modern and safe skate park for the 600 or so youth of
Sale who skate, ride or blade….
Wellington Shire has said they’ll kick in $20,000
if the committee can raise $50,000 by the end of June
- they have $5000 still to find.
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Deb's Walk Around the RSPCA - Sale & East Gippsland
Deb takes a walk around the RSPCA shelters in Sale
and Bairnsdale to find out what cats and dogs are waiting
for new homes. There are pictures & details on our
RSPCA page.
Christian Farmers Weekend Camp at Forest Edge
Deb talks with Ken about the Christian Farmers Camp
being held from 3rd - 5th June. The theme for the weekend
is "Hand to the Plough". Speakers include
Paul Roe from Bourke NSW, Don Naunton an Agricultural
Consultant for 35 years, and Grahame Martin who has
spent many years Church Planting in Papua New Guinea.
For more information or to obtain a Registration Form
contact Ken on 03 5664 2383
 Leigh
Hatcher - Author of I'm Not Crazy, I'm Just a Little
Unwell
Leigh talks about how his faith has helped him endure
living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Leigh's book released this month can be found at Collin's
Booksellers in Sale and you can find out more information
on his website at www.notcrazy.net
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20 May 2005
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Mission Aviation Fellowship Takes Delivery of a Gippsland
Plane
Deb speaks with David Henry from MAF. This week Mission
Aviation Fellowship - or MAF as they're more commonly
known - took delivery of a shiny new aeroplane - a GA8
Airvan - that was made right here in Gippsland. The
plane was made available through funding from the relief
organisation Samaritans Purse which is headed by American
evangelist Franklin Graham and it will be used in the
rebuilding operation in Aceh Province.
More info on MAF - www.maf.org
CHEX - Christian Executives in Gippsland
CHEX is a new group being formed for Christian Executives
in Gippsland and organiser Stewart Cramer told Deb how
it will operate.
You can contact Stewart on 03 5174 2264 or email cramersm@vic.australis.com.au
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13 May 2005
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Gippsland Grammar Babie's Prom
Deb speaks with Gippsland Grammar Head of Music, Colin
Iberson about how this event helps to introduce 2-6
year olds to music.
The Babies Prom will be held on Saturday 21 May at
the Junior School Campus at York Street. Cost is $5
For more information call the school on 03 5143 6388
Heyfield Vintage Rally & Tractor Pull
Deb speaks to Heyfield Vintage Rally secretary Anthony
Hahn who has helped to organise the event. The rally
will be held at the ........... in Heyfield at the Gordon
Street Reserve this weekend (14-15th May). Plenty of
food drinks etc available.
For more details contact Barb on 03 5148 0531
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RSPCA in Bairnsdale to stay open
There's been a lot of media attention surrounding the
RSPCA shelter in East Gippsland this week. Deb asks
Shelter Manager Christine what's going on.
Trek for Treatment Update
Deb gives us an update on the Trek for Treatment team
and tells us what's going on this Sunday as the team
arrives home in Stratford.
For further updates visit the Trek for Treatment website
at www.trekfortreatment.org
- Part 2 (6 May 05)
Neighbourhood House Week
It's Neighbourhood House week and Deb talks to Sale
Neighbourhood House Co-ordinator Kay Hughes about what's
happening though the week
Go To Extremes Missions Explo
From the 13th - 15th of May the Go To Extremes Explo
will be held at Phillip Island. There's lots of practical
missions sessions taking place so if you're planning
on becoming involved in missions, are interested in
finding out more or simply enjoying a time of fellowship
- you can find out all about it as Deb speaks with Coordinator
Sondy Ward.
To register visit the website at www.hesaidgo.info
or phone (03) 9735 0011
- Part 3 (6 May 05)
Bishop's Family Foundation
Deb speaks with Bishop's Family Foundation committee
member Colin Coomber about their unique way of fundraising.
For more details visit the Bishop's Family Foundation
website at www.sale.catholic.org.au
Bairnsdale Rail Seeking Community Input for 2006 timetable
This week is the first anniversary of the return of
the Melbourne to Bairnsdale rail service. There was
a ceremony on the platform on Tuesday. Deb asked V-Line
Customer Services Manager Margo Dickie how V-line had
assessed the service so far.
To have your say on the 2006 timetable, visit the V-line
website at www.vline.com.au
- Part 4 (6 May 05)
Omeo Back to Back International Wool Challenge - Knitters
Needed!
This amazing event will be held Sunday 12th June. Watch
teams competing to hand shear a sheep and then spin
the wool and knit a jumper in the shortest time under
eight hours. Knitters are needed so if you're able to
knit with greasy wool, get in touch to find out how
you can help - phone Jean on (03) 5159 1557 or email
mckaum@dodo.com.au.
You can also view photography displays in Omeo over
the weekend.
For further details& program download the flyer
here (pdf)
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RSPCA Bairnsdale
Unfortunately we're unable to bring you photos this
week. You can however find contact details for the RSPCA
in Sale & Bairnsdale if you're looking for a new
furry family member
Friends for Kids
Deb speaks with Friends for Kids coordinator Tom Starkey
about the program. There's an information evening on
Monday 2nd May from 6-8pm at St Mary's Church in Morwell
- the car park entrance is in Buckley St. For more info
call Tom on 5133 9998
Trek for Treatment - Followup
Unfortunately, due to phone problems, Deb wasn't able
to interview the Trek for Treatment team this week.
For more information, visit their website at www.trekfortreatment.org
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Trek for Treatment
- Unfortunately the team are still having problems
with their satellite phone so we couldn't bring
you an interview this week but we do have an update.
You can also check their website (below)
Overseas Missions -
Deb speaks with Vicki Haines about how you can
get involved in short or long term Overseas Missions
work and with Marie Charteris about how her church
is raising funds for the missionary work of Sister
Rita Frances. Cake stalls will be held at St Marys
Cathedral in Sale this Saturday & Sunday after
Mass and further stalls will be held every Thursday
and Friday till late in May at Ritchies IGA supermarket.
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Pictured above is Sister
Rita Frances
and some of the ways she has used funds
raised by the Sale women, building huts
for people
suffering from leprosy, teaching women sewing
so they can earn a living and helping
children attend school
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Migrant Memorial at West Sale
- Deb speaks with Don Santowiak about the formal
unveiling & blessing of the Migrant Memorial
at West Sale this weekend. The event will take
place this Sunday at noon followed by a light
lunch.
Gippsland Armed Forces Museum
- With ANZAC day coming up, Life FM took a tour
around the Gippsland Armed Forces Museum where
Deb spoke with Warrant Officer Neville Gibbons
about what you'll see at the museum.
Deb & Don seated on the Memorial made
from
the stones from the old railway station |
Deb & Neville Gibbons inspecting a German
Sea
Mine found washed up at Seaspray |
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Gippsland Armed Forces Museum
Youth Committee - Deb also catches up with
Wellington Shire Mayor Peter Gault who opened
the Gippsland Armed Forces Museum Youth Committee
and the committee president Michael Bakker.
Michael Bakker, President of the
Youth Committee of the GAFM |
Wellington Shire Mayor Peter Gault with
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Gippsland Armed Forces Museum Youth Committee |
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Vicki Haines - Living in Napal
Vicki has been working in Napal for 12 months as a dietitian. She speaks about life in Napal and what she did while she was there. Deb will speak with Vicki again next week to tell us how we can become involved in missions work
Paul Furlong - Victorian Musician
Deb speaks with Paul about his new CD called Have a Little Faith. Copies of Paul's CD are available at the Life FM office. Call 03 5143 0355 for details.
Trek for Treatment - Followup
Unfortunately, due to phone problems, Deb wasn't able to interview the Trek for Treatment team this week but we can report things are going well and the boys, , were able to travel up to visit them this week. For more information, visit their website at www.trekfortreatment.org
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Collins Booksellers, Sale
Deb goes in store each month to talk with Liz Watt from Collins Booksellers in Sale to talk about what's in and what's new in the wonderful world of books.
This month, Liz highlighted:
- Musical Games; Classical Snap, Quartet, Fiddlesticks
- Always And Forever - Kathy Kelly
- March - Geraldine Brooks
- Vanishing Act - Jodi Picoult
- The Blue Day Book for Kids - Bradley Trevor Greive
- The Poems and Prayers of Helen Steiner Rice (forward by Patsy Clairmont)
Trek for Treatment - Followup
This week Deb talks with Vicki about the emotional start to the trek with friend Michelle's horse having to be put to sleep after a terrible accident.
The horseback Trek from Sydney to Stratford is to raise money for Neuronal Intestinal Dysplasia (NIDS).
More details and regular updates on the Trek for Treatment can be found on the Trek for Treatment Website.
Last week's Trek for Treatment interview can be found below
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Collins Booksellers, Sale
Sale Shop 6 Spotlight Plaza
216-228 Raymond St
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1 April 2005
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Ignition Gathering
Deb speaks with Director Dee Kaylock about the IGNITION Gathering - an even aimed at supporting creative people to serve in their communities and in the arts industries around Australia to a standard of excellence from a heart of worship.
The gathering will take place from the 7th to the 10th April
For more info or to register visit the Ignition Website: www.christianartists.com.au/ignition.php
Gippsland Author Lyn Willmott
Deb speaks with Lyn about her new book If You're Approaching 60 ... So What? which looks at how people approaching 60 can maintain fitness and general health.
More details on Lyn's Website: www.lynwillmott.com.au
Trek for Treatment
Deb speaks with Stratford resident Vicki Norman about why she's going on a horseride from Sydney to Stratford to raise funds for Neuronal Intestinal Dysplasia (NIDS). The trek begins in Sydney on the 4th of April and will finish on the 8th of May.
After the 1017 kms is complete, one of the horses will be auctioned at the end of the trek and the team will hold a welcome home celebration in Stratford
For more information, visit the Trek for Treatment website at www.trekfortreatment.org
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Ignition - Creative Arts Gathering
Gippsland Author Lyn Willmott
Vicki Norman - Trek for Treatment
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24 March 2005
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24 Mar 05 |
RSPCA Sale
Deb takes a walk around the RSPCA shelter in Sale to find out what cats and dogs are available for adoption. To find details and photos of these cats and dogs, please visit our RSPCA Page.
Tom Tali - Minister from Vanuatu
Deb speaks with minister Tom Tali who has been pastoring the Stratford Uniting Church for the past 12 months. Tom is heading back to Vanuatu with his family next month after enjoying their time in Australia.
Don Taylor - The Passion of Easter
Deb talks with Don Taylor (producer of Gospel Country) about the special program that will air on Life FM this Easter Weekend. The Passion of Easter is a dramatised program based on bestseller The Book Of God"
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18 March 2005
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18 Mar 05 |
Paul Hamilton Glover - Bairnsdale Concert
Deb speaks with Paul Hamilton Glover about his background in music and his upcoming performance at the Fundraising Concert in Bairnsdale this Sunday (20th March). The concert will also include other local musicians.
Paul's Website: www.anamoe.com.au
Sale Bloodbank Donor Shortage
Deb speaks with Carol Henry from the Sale Bloodbank about the urgent need for new and existing donors to Donate Blood.
Sale Clinic in Macalister Street, Sale is open Tue & Wed 1pm - 7pm -Thur 9am - 3pm
Phone the Sale Clinic on 03 5143 2400
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4 March 2005
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4 Mar 05 |
Gift of Joy - Kingsway Team, Sale
Deb speaks with Graeme Gunning from the Kingsway Christian Centre team during their visit to the Gift of Joy Centre in Wuhan, China.
(Two previous Gift of Joy Interviews below.)
The latest information with the Gift of Joy ministry:
Unknown to JR and Anieta, the owner of the building they use for the Gift of Joy centre lost the building due to gambling. This left them with just two months to find somewhere else to go and move out - there's only a few weeks left. The are are looking at a building that needs a lot of work but "should be perfect". Please pray for them as they make a decision on this new building and all the issues involved with moving their ministry. If you would like to help, please visit their website: Gift of Joy
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Training Children to be leaders
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18 February 2005
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18 Feb 05 |
Simeon's Regional Victorian Concert Tour
Deb speaks with Simeon about his upcoming tour and the story behind some of his songs.
Listen now - to find out how to win concert tickets!
Simeon will be in Sale on March 5th at the Grammar School Garnsey Hall, Mgee Street, Sale - starting at 7:30pm
Tickets: $15 adults $10 under 18 yr old & group discount bookings available.
Call 0403 190 109 to book your tickets (also available at the door)
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16 February 2005
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Wednesday
16 Feb 05 |
Country Music Tour from 19-22 Feb 05
Deb speaks with Val Murphy from Paddock to Plate Tours who's organised a special Country Music Tour this weekend to help raise funds for the Red Cross Tusnami Appeal. Listen now to find out how you can get on board!
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11 February 2005
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11 Feb 05 |
Collins Booksellers, Sale
Deb speaks with Liz Watt about the latest in store.
Books reviewed this week:
- Soul Surfer - Bethany Hamilton
- Gang of Four (four women's friendships) - Liz Bryski
- Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook - University
- The Chess Player's Bible
- Guess How Much I Love You - Sam McBratney
- Hippopotomus on my Roof - Hazle Edwards
All of these books and much more are available from Collins Booksellers, Raymond Street, Sale
Songs of Praise
Deb speaks with Derrick about the upcoming Songs of Praise - to be held Sunday 20th February 2005 at 2:30pm at the Bairnsdale Uniting Church, Omeo Road - to be sure you get a seat, make sure you're early!
Open choir rehearsals will be held Sunday 13th Feb at the Church
RSPCA
We apologise that currently the info on the new dogs and cats at the RSPCA in Bairnsale will not be available until late today (Friday 11th)
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Collins Booksellers, Sale
Sale Shop 6 Spotlight Plaza
216-228 Raymond St
pH: 03 5144 6262
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4 February 2005
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4 Feb 05 |
Gift of Joy - China - Sale COC Team
Deb speaks with Gippsland Times reporter Heidi Seliba on location in China with the Gift of Joy ministry.
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21 January 2005
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21 Jan 05 |
Gift of Joy - China
Deb speaks with JR and Anita about their work with orphaned children in Wuhan, China where they train them to become leaders.
Keep listening in the coming weeks for interviews with two teams from Sale while they are spending some time with the Gift of Joy team in China
Gift of Joy Website
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JR and Anita from Gift of Joy
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7 January 2005
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7 Jan 05 |
Mercy Ships Australia - Tsunami Aid
Deb speaks with Mercy Ships Australia - National Director Brian Ross
They particularly need donations of money to assist with costs of sending their container to Sri Lanka as well as donations of blankets, tents, sheets, pillows etc and water purification tablets. To find out more call (07) 5437 2992 or visit www.mercyships.org.au
Adventure Flight - Tsunami Fundraiser
Deb Speaks with Alan Campbell from AV8 about a Tsunami Appeal Fundraising Event this Saturday (8th Jan 05). Call 1300 359 288 for details.
On offer at the Latrobe Aerodrome (Traralgon):
- Adventure Flights in the Pitts Bi-plane
- Scienic Flights in the AirVan (provided for the day by Gippsland Aeronautics www.gippsaero.com)
- Trial Instructional Flights where you will get to take control of the plane yourself - thanks to the Latrobe Valley Aero Club
Perry Bridge Community Church - 100th Anniversary
Deb Speaks with Lois Newman who has been involved in the preparations.
A special occasion not to be missed. Go along at 2pm and enjoy the service and a cuppa afterwards.
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The AV8 Pitts Biplane
Perry Bridge Church
Listen to that "mystery Hymn" recorded at the anniversary celebrations
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6 January 2005
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6 Jan 05 |
Lions Club - Tsunami Fundraiser
Deb speaks with Kirsta from the Longford / Loch Sport Lions Club during their Sausage Sizzle Tsunami Victims Fundraising Event held in Raymond Street Sale, 6 Jan 2005 |
Deb asks Kirsta about a Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser for Tsunami Victims |
6 January 2005
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6 Jan 05 |
Garage Sale - Tsunami Fundraiser
Deb caught up with Alan and Brandon, 11 year old boys who organised a Garage Sale and donated pocket money to raise funds for Tsunami Victims on Thursday ( 6 Jan 2005) |
Alan & Brandon speak with Deb Bye about Raising Funds for Tsunami Victims |
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8 April 05 |
Collins Booksellers, Sale
Deb goes in store each month to talk with Liz Watt from Collins Booksellers in Sale to talk about what's in and what's new in the wonderful world of books.
This month, Liz highlighted:
- Musical Games; Classical Snap, Quartet, Fiddlesticks
- Always And Forever - Kathy Kelly
- March - Geraldine Brooks
- Vanishing Act - Jodi Picoult
- The Blue Day Book for Kids - Bradley Trevor Greive
- The Poems and Prayers of Helen Steiner Rice (forward by Patsy Clairmont)
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Liz Watt & Deb Bye |
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11 Mar 05 |
Books reviewed this month
- The Pyjama Boy - Steve Murphy Biography
- The Story of Easter for Young Children (book with CD) - Usborne Books
- Jesus - Brian Wildsmith
- Hunwick's Egg - Mem Fox
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Collins Booksellers, Sale
Sale Shop 6 Spotlight Plaza
216-228 Raymond St
pH: 03 5144 626 |
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11 Feb 05 |
Books reviewed February 05:
- Soul Surfer - Bethany Hamilton
- Gang of Four (four women's friendships) - Liz Bryski
- Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook - University
- The Chess Player's Bible
- Guess How Much I Love You - Sam McBratney
- Hippopotomus on my Roof - Hazle Edwards
All of these books and much more are available from Collins Booksellers, Raymond Street, Sale
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14 Jan 05 |
Books Reviewed January 05 - AUDIO BOOKS
- The Olive Farm, Olive Season & Olive Harvest (Written & ready by Carol Drinkwater)
- Great Australian Stories - Great Flying Doctor Stories, Great Australian Droving Sytories, Great Working Horse Stories
- A Fortunate Life _ AB Fancey (a dramatisation)
- The Cattle King - Ion L Idriess (a dramatisation)
- I Once Met A Man - RM WIlliams (read by Bud Tingwell)
- Mao's Last Dancer - Li Cunxin (read by Paul English)
- The Dressmaker - Rosalie Ham (read by Rachael Blake)
Children's Books
- Just William Collection
- Richmal Crompton (read by Martin Javis)
- The Wind In The Willows - Kenneth Grahame (read by John Gaden)
- Mem Fox - Possum Magic & Other Stories (read by Mem Fox)
- Winners - A Selection from the Children's BOok of the Year Awards
- Angelina Ballerina - Story pack with tutu, CD Story Collection, Soft Toy
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Collins Booksellers, Sale
Sale Shop 6 Spotlight Plaza
216-228 Raymond St
pH: 03 5144 6262
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10 Dec 04 |
Books Reviewed December 04
- Bible Guess Who? A Slide & See book
- The Nativity - Jane Ray Sillus
- The First Christmas
- Lett's Read the Christmas Story
- A Christmas Story - Brian Wildsmith
- Dashing Through the
 Sand
- The Essential Christmas Cookbook
- Animal - DK
- Alphabet Bear's Sound Book
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Collins Booksellers, Sale
Life FM Sponsor
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12 Nov 04 |
November 04 |
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