b"The Great Eastern Mail OCTOBER 21, 2022 21RhythmA weekend with the family by thedoing fun run stuffRiver UPPORTED by the Eastbeen delivering sporting events T was a full house at the freeS Gippsland Shire Council andfor over 20 years brings with it a I event held by East Gippslandas part of the Governmenttried-and-true formula of support Bushfire recovery scheme, Superfor athletes, value for money and Symphonia and Jazz OrchestraTrail was conceived by local athleteexceptional experiences.Everything at Nicholson Hotel on Sunday 16thRob Preston. Rob has representedyou would expect from an inner city October. The community was outAustralia multiple times in trailevent including medical support, aid in numbers to enjoy a wonderfulrunning, and adventure racingstations, event timing, event photos, concert and even the rain couldand was on the TV show Worldincluded merchandise and a swag not temper the enthusiasm and theToughest Race, Eco-Challenge Fijiof partnerships including Revvies, rhythm of the music. Thank youin 2020. Hosted by Bear Grylls, thePowerade, HOKA and Athletic to all who purchased raffle tickets,high-octane TV show saw teamsBrewing.$750 was raised. of countrymen navigate their wayThe ripple effect of Covid has A fabulous afternoon, greatthrough the wilderness with nomeant a number of local events have music especially the youngelectrical assistance. Rob's team,closed and have not reopened. With Gippsland jazz group. which also included another local,support from the East Gippsland Sabina and Peter Tim Boote, representing Australia,Shire council, local businesses and We loved it. So nice to bethe Team Gippsland Adventurethe local community, Super Trail out and about - the jazz groupended up crushing the competitionshould go on to be a mainstay on the was great and loads of fun, theand came in at 3rd place. Gippsland sporting event calendar.symphonia was also great.Rob has gone on to do a number Heather and Glennof other adventures, and this is not 'We all enjoyed it. Veryhis first foray as Race Director, having entertaining. The jazz band weremanaged several local races over absolutely amazing and suchthe past few years. Rob is a huge talented people. Very enjoyableadvocate of the local Gippsland area afternoon. Julie and Leigh and believes the local tracks are 'We had a great time. Thoughteasily some of the best in Victoria.the bands were both really goodRob and the event management but particularly enjoyed the jazzteam at Elite Energy have designed band. Wendy and Peter this trail run weekend to appeal notWe enjoyed the symphonia andonly to elite trail athletes but also to the Jazz music very much. Foodfun runners and hikers. There are was good too. Thanks for youra number of distances to choose effort.Jolly and Robert from including 6km and the 2km kids trail.Elite Energy, which has local experts at your fingertips | service directoryWHEEL ALIGNMENTSCARSTRUCKSSpecialising in: FORKLIFTSlOf ce & Home Cleaning lSpring CleanslBuilders Cleans lHouse Sales & RentalsContact Glenis 0412 539 747 admin@slatescleaning.com.auBairnsdale & District ContactRick Ward5155 51018/59 Whiters Street LAKES ENTRANCEWe make a difference info@lakesentrancetyreservice.com.auPhotographyCustom FramingCanvasPhotographic Printswww.dynamicwindows.com.au(03) 5152 8500HEAD OFFICE 5152 636882 FORGE CREEK ROAD26 Wood St, BairnsdaleBAIRNSDALE www.focusphotos.com.au\x03\x0f\x0e\x0c\x06\x06\x0b\x11 contact@focusphotos.com.au\x03\x0f\x0e\x0c\x06\x06\x0b\x11\x05\x10\x0b\x08\x07\x02\x11\x04\x06\x07\x08\x01\x11 \x01\x13\x15\x05\x02\x0f\x06\x1d\x01\x15\x03\x0b\x17\x06\x03\x19\x0f\x1d\x1b\x0b\x11\x04\x13\x1b\x16\x1d\x01\x12\x1d\x04\x13\x13\x15\x16\x1d\x13\x15\x1d\x1c\x1a\x1d\x15\x08\x07\x18\x0f\x1d\x13\x15\x1d\x03\x13\x10\x03\x0c\x0f\x1d\x14\x15\x13\x0e\x03\x17"