Issue: 1031March 5th, 2020

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Sunsets and sunrises shine in photo competitionGet involved in The Herald’s photography competition, next theme ‘events’!

We are so excited to have received a number of entries in our Herald

Photography Competition. We really appreciate everyone sharing their talent and amazing images with us. This week

we have some some stunning sunsets, or sunrises, to feature by the magnificent Turk, our own Jess Hynes, Renae Bell, Yvonne Fagan and Andrew Bussau. Just a reminder that even if a photo is not featured it will still be entered into our end of year competition, however we may not have had the space to fit all entries for the theme. We have also had to amend our rules slightly and now ask that only two photos are sent in per theme (or two photos each fortnight) from one person. We want to thank everyone for their interest and we are very excited to see what you come up with for next week’s theme ‘events’. We think the Tallangatta show and Mitta Muster would be the perfect places to capture some photos for this theme!

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Mambo Solution From Last Edition:

Did you find me in the last edition?

Mambo was on page 7 bottom left photo congratulating Dobbie.

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Anglican – All at Tallangatta Church Times

Tallangatta Sunday 8th March 9.00am

Join with Anglicans Red Bluff

Sunday 15th March 10.30amRev. Ross Barnes

Combined Harvest Thanksgiving with lunchTallangatta

Sunday 22nd March 9.30amJohn Langkamp

Tallangatta Sunday 29th March 9.30am

‘Sharing faith through hymns’Group

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Caravan ParkThe Andrew’s Labor Government

today announced $500,000 for the redevelopment of the Colac Colac Caravan Park, part of the new Bushfire Tourism and Business Fund.

Premier Daniel Andrews together with Minister for Emergency Services Lisa Neville, made a series of announcements today from the Buchan Caves, part of a wider focus to attract visitors and support local jobs in bushfire-affected areas.

Premier Andrews said “These projects will drive visitors to East Gippsland and North East Victoria – boosting business and supporting jobs.”

Towong Shire Mayor David Wortmann welcomed the announcement saying “Colac Colac Caravan Park welcomes thousands of visitors every year, acting as a gateway to the Upper Murray and a major contributor to the local economy.”

“The funding announced today will mean the planned minor upgrade as

part of the Council Plan can now be up scaled to transform and future-proof the Park. The redevelopment will increase accommodation capacity and enhance the unique natural features that Colac Colac is so well-known for.”

“This will mean more tourists will visit the Upper Murray each year particularly at peak periods and during events, helping to fuel the local economy” Mayor Wortmann said.

Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes said “These projects are the next step in helping locals, businesses and communities get back on their feet.”

Colac Colac Caravan Park (pronounced “Clack Clack”) is situated on the beautiful Nariel Creek, approximately 120km east of Albury/Wodonga and 450km north-east of Melbourne. The popular park provides a family-friendly haven for family visitors throughout the year.

March 8 – 9.00am – EucharistMarch 15 – 10.30am – EucharistMarch 22 – 9.00am – Eucharist

March 29 – No service in Tallangatta. Combined with Tallangatta,

Yackandandah and Corryong Parishes at All Saints, Corryong

Queen’s Scout Certificate awarded to Nicole

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On Wednesday Towong Shire Council welcomed the Minister

for Local Government the Hon. Adem Somyurek who announced a $10,000 grant for Council to run a program of events to help fire affected businesses across Towong Shire. The welcomed support is in addition to funding already provided by the Andrews Labor Government.

Minister Somyurek met with Towong Shire Mayor Cr David Wortmann along with CEO Juliana Phelps, Cr Jennie Star, Cr Aaron Scales and representatives from local businesses. The minister confirmed the grant to support Business Victoria’s Local Events program to provide dedicated seminars, training workshops and events to Towong Shire businesses in partnership with council and business chambers.

The additional funding follows $2.2M already provided from the State Government to establish the Upper Murray Community Recovery Hub. A proposal for how the funding will be allocated to best support bushfire affected communities will be shared at the March Council meeting.

The meeting also provided an

Additional funding for fire affected Towong Shire businesses

opportunity to discuss the challenges that come with being Victoria’s smallest rural council in managing recovery efforts across an area as vast as the Upper Murray bushfires which burnt 308,000 hectares, or 45% of the municipality.

Mayor Wortmann said the visit was just another example of the support Towong Shire Council has received from both State and Federal Governments in the wake of the bushfires.

“The funding allows us to work closely with fire affected communities to put strong foundations in place in the form of resource and plans to deliver a sustainable recovery in partnership with our communities."

“This latest grant allows us to narrow in on the needs of small businesses to give them the practical support they need” he said.

Above: Cr Jennie Star, Mayor Cr David Wortmann, Minister for Small Business the Hon. Adem Somyurek and Cr Aaron Scales

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Rotary Roundabout

Recent ActivityBushfire Fundraiser

Our raffle of a giant (almost life sized) Teddy Bear, kindly donated by Kevin (Snowy) Dainer, is under way for the Bushfire Recovery cause. Keep your eyes open for ticket sales. Draw date is March 21st. at the Trakmasters’ Dinner – see below.

Coming EventsTallangatta Show

Saturday, March 7, where Rotary will be offering traditional Show Day fare.

Cycling Rotarians Each year a number if Rotarian

cycling enthusiasts use pedal power to arrive at the District Conference in late March. A group of almost 30 of these visitors will join our members for dinner at the Victoria Hotel on Monday, March 16th.

‘Trakmasters’ - March 19 - 21 A Caravan and Motor Home event at

the Showgrounds – 100 vans involved - with Rotary busy keeping the visitors fed. We will provide a ‘welcome to Tallangatta’ evening meal on Thursday, March 19, breakfast on Friday, March 20, and a final dinner in the Memorial Hall on Saturday, March 21st

Inter School Debating Grand Final

On March 21st at the District Conference – Our team is in training under coach Mandy Goff.

Expo Thursday, April 23, is not far off and the

program is evolving. This year’s Expo will include a Fire Recovery focus and a Sustainable Living aspect. Sponsors such as WAW, QBE and Gateway Health are on board and others are welcome as are site bookings. Contact Manny (0427 712 561) or Karen (0419 006 982).

Coming up next month on Friday March 20th, we have a musical

entertainment afternoon. If there is not enough interest in this activity beforehand it will be cancelled. Please let us know if you are coming – we need to know – as it is disappointing to have someone travel a distance and find a handful of people have come along. We have a good membership, so please support us at 1.30pm on Friday 20th.

Heard some of you are missing the social connection, over a meal you shared weekly at the hotel – which has now closed. A bit like the Slim Dusty song “the pub’s got no beer”.

You are welcome at our regular activities, Wednesday 500, - Friday scrabble, all at 1.30pm.

Meetings –first Tuesday of each month.

Anglican ActivityRecent Events

Catering Our team recently supported the

Benambra Lodge’s Ceilidh night, held to raise funds for Bushfire Recovery, by cooking and serving the Haggis entrée (a new experience!!) as well as cooking and serving the main course.

Coming UpCommunity Markets

The next two markets are scheduled for May and September. Phone Marg Rapsey on 0429 725252 or Mary Grant on 60 712311for information and site bookings.

Service Times Times and clergy officiating generally

are as follows - 1st Sunday(9.00am) and 3rd Sunday (10.30am) with Fr Alan, and 2nd and 4th Sundays (both 9.00am) with Fr Mitch. Church times are also published on page 2 of the Herald.

Special Combined Fifth Sunday Service – On Sunday, March 29 three adjacent Parishes – Yackandandah, Tallangatta and Corryong – will meet for a special combined Eucharist at All Saints, Corryong, which will be co-

celebrated by Fr Alan Kelb and Fr Mitch Porter. After the service we will enjoy the fellowship of lunching together. We urge everyone to mark this day on their calendar and take the opportunity to travel to Corryong as a show of support for our fellow Anglicans who have had a tough time lately,

Easter Services There will be a 6.00pm service at

Kiewa on Maundy Thursday, April 9th, followed by a Lenten Supper, a Good Friday service will be held in Tallangatta at 8.00am on April 10th, with an Easter Day service at 9.00am on Sunday, April 12th.

Annual Parish Dinner This year’s dinner will be on May

20 in the Parish Hall – 6.30pm for 7.00pm dinner. The theme is Roaring 20s. Book early – tickets at $40 a head are available from Jenni Crisp at the Newsagents.

RectoryOur Rectory has been unoccupied

for several weeks and has undergone extensive renovation and will be rented out again soon.Tallangatta & District

Seniors’ Club News

Graeme Aldrich

Graeme Aldrich

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Towong Shire Welcomes New Australian Citizens

Seven of Towong Shire’s residents are now able to officially call

Australia home, following the Council’s citizenship ceremony on Tuesday.

The citizens who come from the Philippines, South Africa, Slovenia and the UK have made their new home in Towong Shire towns of Corryong, Tallangatta Valley, Old Tallangatta and Bethanga.

Mayor Cr David Wortmaan said the ceremony is a special milestone as they formally become Australian citizens.

“It is an honor to welcome our newest Australians from a number of diverse backgrounds who now call Towong Shire home.”

“Many of the citizens have already called Australia and Towong Shire home for years and are already valuable community members. Today’s ceremony simply formalises their commitment to Australia” he said.

The citizens were joined at the ceremony by their support networks including family members, friends, colleagues and fellow students.

Towong Shire Council hold Citizenship Ceremonies throughout the year. Residents wishing to become an Australian Citizen can find out more by emailing info@towong.vic.gov.au or calling 02 60715 100.

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Tallangatta Show Saturday 7th March

There will be Australian Champion Wood Chopping, Show Jumping,

Ring Events, Sporting Horse Events, Poultry Exhibition, The Clydesdale demonstration, Children’s Events eg: The apple bob and the 2 legged race etc., the pet parade, (bring along your pet and enter it in the pet parade (note all pets must be on a lead.)

Don’t forget the Miss Show Girl and Master Show Boy.

Make sure you get down to the bottom arena where the Stockman’s Challenge and the Arena Sorting will be taking place. Many hours of training goes into preparing horses for these events and they are very exciting to watch.

This year we have the Classic Cars and the Clydesdale Horses they will be down

the street Friday and Saturday morning so look out for them.

We will also have a great range of exhibits in the pavilion. If you have never entered anything in the show before, have a go, it is fun and people enjoy seeing what other people can do.

Also this year we have an exhibition of “The Days of the Draught Horse” or “The Days that Were”. If you have something in your shed from the “Days that Were” bring it along for display in our exhibition.

Some of these things our children have never seen and it gives them some insight as to what their great grandparents had to use compared to the machinery they use today.

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What a start to 2020!

Thank goodness the temperatures have dropped, the fires are all out and we can look forward to a cooler Autumn.

Fresh produce has been at a minimum this year but keep on the look out for veggies as the cooler weather comes in.

Always a good supply of farm fresh eggs.

Jams and preserves, new stock going on the shelves every day.

A range of tasty treats bikkies, yoyos, jam drops, hedgehog. Check out the range often so you don’t miss out on any.

A dress for your special little girl – there are lots to choose from.

Grab a bag – plenty on display.Need a scarf to finish off an outfit? Ask

to try on a cowl neck scarf or a small scarf that just ties loosely around the neck.

Felted soap in your footy colours. A great gift for the footy fans.

Have you seen the cute little fabric

Hub Happeningsrabbits, the chook selection, and don’t miss the sock bunnies. They are so cute.

Small wooden tables featuring a parquetry design. A very special gift for someone.

Have you tried Dartmouth honey or fresh locally grown walnuts?

And there are even biscuits for your furry canines!

Pay us a visit for that special gift and support local artisans.

We now have eftpos and credit card facilities for your convenience.

We provided a Scholarship to a Year 9 Agricultural student last year and Karen Ried presented that on our behalf at the Secondary College’s Presentation Day in December.

We have again provided prize money for the Junior Cooking section at the Tallangatta Show this year.

Saturday Craft has a regular group who enjoy each other’s company and being able to craft away on their own projects. Won’t you come and join them?

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Community Recovery

Is your business making the most of online traffic?Indicate that you are open for business by listing your business on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW), a central database that feeds into a number of tourism websites. The service is being offered by Tourism North East for FREE (usually $290), following a $200,000 grant from the State Government. Tourism North East are also able to provide help if you do not have access to a computer or digital skills. Visit www.tourismnortheast.com.au or call 03 5728 2773.

Support for Fire-Affected Small Businesses

Recovery Contacts

• Upper Murray Community Recovery Hub: Cnr Donaldson St & Towong Rd Corryong, Open 9am-4.30pm Monday-Friday

• Towong Shire Council Recovery Helpline: 1800 518 222 or email recovery@towong.vic.gov.au• Bushfire Recovery Case Support Coordinators: 1800 560 760 or email connect@brv.vic.gov.au • Register for the Bushfire Clean-Up Program: 1800 560 760 or visit vic.gov.au/bushfire-clean-up-program • Resources and Updates: Visit the Emergency Management page at towong.vic.gov.au

Have you been affected either directly or indirectly by the bushfires?AgBiz Assist will be holding information sessions for small business operators across the North East. Attendees will receive a CPA Australia Disaster Recovery Toolkit and a number of valuable resources to help develop a comprehensive recovery plan. Speakers will include AgBiz, CPA Australia, Department of Industry, Australian Taxation Office, Tourism North East and Upper Murray Family Care. Registration is required, visit www.agbizassist.org.au or call 1300 834 775. Initial sessions will be held at the following venues:

• Bright 9am 26 February, The Pavillion, Pioneer Park• Mansfield 6pm 3 March, Mansfield Library• Milawa 10am 4 March, Brown Brothers Winery

Inspector-General seeks local input for Inquiry In January the Government announced an independent inquiry into the 2019-2020 Victorian fire season to examine Victoria’s preparedness for and response to the bushfires. The Inspector-General Tony Pearce will visit regions to understand views and experiences of communities before, during, and after the fires. A community meeting will be held in Corryong on Thursday 12 March between 6-8pm. Venue details and RSVP information will be provided online at igem.vic.gov.au/Fire-Season-Inquiry and on the Towong Shire Council Facebook page.

Would you benefit from speaking to a business mentor?Anthony Turner, Small Business Recovery Advisor and Co-Author is currently based at the Tallangatta Library to provide business owners and operators with advice and guidance. Supported by Small Business Victoria, Anthony and the team can provide immediate advice on accessing local, state and commonwealth grants, as well as administrative support such as banking, insurance, accounting, continuity and contingency planning. If you are unable to visit Tallangatta, the team is also available to visit other areas, register your interest by emailing amt.tyb@gmail.com or by calling Anthony on 0412 566 889.

Multiple copies of ‘Are U Ready? Surviving Small Business Disaster’ (A.Turner & S.Slatter) have been made available at the Tallangatta Library.

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Well, we didn’t think it would happen,

but the weather held out on Friday 14th for the 2020 TPS Swimming Carnival! The pool was surrounded by a sea of gold, red and green, as students made the pilgrimage down to the pool to not only earn points in the pool, but also cheer their lungs out on the side lines. It was fantastic to see the way in which our students tackled the day. We had students powering down the pool, motivated to beat their personal best and students who were willing to get in and give it a go even though their technique wasn’t quite right, just to get points for their team! Our House Captains and Vice Captains did a brilliant job at stepping up and being leaders in our school, not only being role models themselves but carefully considering how they could include everyone in their team.

It was wonderful to see that students embraced the spirit of friendly competition and that final placings mattered less than the encouragement received from peers, families and staff. Students loudly cheered for their classmates regardless of their team and rallied around those who needed the extra support. The ear to ear smiles made their achievements all the more memorable!

Thank you to all of our helpers on the day – to our swimming instructors Chris and Justin for helping out all day, to our lifeguards Jonty and Emma, all the parents and friends who stepped up to help out with the timing of events, and everyone who came on the day to support the students.

The day culminated in the hotly contested student v teacher v parent race. It was a tight competition this year with 3 student teams versus the reigning champions of the past few years (the parents), and the teacher team. However it was the teacher team’s year to shine, storming home for a tight win against the parents! No need to mention the extra recruits the teacher’s recruited during the 2 weeks leading up to the event.

Congratulations does need to go to the following students who took home the following awards from the day:

9/10 Girls Runner Up: Maeve B9/10 Girls Champion: Gracie B9/10 Boys Runner Up: Bradley R9/10 Boys Champion: Riley M11 Girls Runner Up: Stevie B11 Girls Champion: Jordan C11 Boys Runner Up: Harrison B11 Boys Champion: Zak M12/13 Girls Runner Up: Mackenzie L12/13 Girls Champion: Ally S12/13 Boys Runner Up: Angus P

12/13 Boys Champion: Murray MOPEN Girls Runner Up: Mackenzie LOPEN Boys Runner Up: Murray MOPEN Girls Champion: Ally SOPEN Boys Champion: Zak MHOUSE POINTS RESULTS1st GREEN: 504 points2nd RED: 461 points3rd GOLD: 404 pointsWe are delighted to announce that we

had 13 students qualify for the Regional Swimming Carnival which is being held on Friday 28th of February. We would like to wish the following students all the very best at that event: Bella A, Harrison B, Sophie B, Maeve B, Gracie B, Charli K, Rory K, Mackenzie L, Grace M, Riley M, Zak M, Ally S, James W.

Tallangatta Primary School Swimming Carnival

Pennant season has come to an end. With one round remaining the club needed a win against Kiewa at Kiewa and hope other results go our

way. Kiewa are a very hard team to beat at home but somehow Club managed to get over the line, but with Dederang and Corryong A1 having a draw we managed to make the finals. Unfortunately Corryong 1 was to good for us.

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Tallangatta Bowls Report

T.C.M. Cricket ReportManny Chessari

has commenced. Leading at the minute is the Queens side - Forry, Phil, Gaz and Tracy. This year the format is triples. We are short on sides so if you are interested we commence bowling 7.30pm Fridays.

Club pairs and B grade Championships are being played at the minute. Pairs are down to the final with Yari & Forry playing Michelle & Rowdy. Plenty of tournaments still going on around the area. Victoria Hotel played on the 1st march - results next issue.

Scott Walker

A GRADEThe game against Raiders

saw Tallangatta bowl Raiders out for 118. 3 wickets each went to Mat Armstrong and Fraser Ellis, whilst Mat Oswell and Sahib Malhotra took 2 each. The run chase started well enough with the consistent Ollie Willett making 26 before a mini slump saw Tallangatta struggling at 4 for 57, but the consistent Sahib Malhotra(52 not out) saw Tallangatta comfortably home at 5 for 121.

The game against Albury promised to be one of the games of the season, but Tallangatta faltered a little with the bat. After a promising start at 2 for 90, the dismissal of Grant Chessari(30) saw a catastrophic collapse with Tallangatta teetering at 9 for 145. The one constant was again Sahib Malhotra, who eventually found an ally in Ryan Bartel at no 11 who hung around for 2 runs whilst Sahib(89 not out) smashed more than 40 at the other end to give Tallangatta a glimmer of hope at 9 for 185. For Tallangatta to win the game they needed to dismiss the classy Zimbabwean import Innocent Kaia cheaply, but he had different ideas producing a near chanceless innings of 114 not out, and received a standing ovation from both teams as he guided Albury to 4 for 186 and comfortable victory.

This means A Grade finished 6th and will face Wodonga in a cut throat Semi.

B GRADEThe raiders game saw Tallangatta bat

first and struggle a little with the bat with the consistent Greg McGilvray guiding the team to 9 for 144. In the field, a Lachie Paton (5 for 22) led rout saw Raiders dismissed for 85. Patrick Clark also snared 3 wickets.

The Albury game saw Tallangatta sent in on a tricky wicket, but an opening stand of 48 of which Nic Paton made 30 gave

Tallangatta the chance of a good score. However a collapse of sorts saw Tallangatta slump to 4 for 68, before a 40 run partnership between Dean Simmons(42) and Lachie Paton(22) restored some order and allowed Tallangatta to limp to 151. The bowling attack of Tallangatta then highlighted how difficult the wicket was, as they shredded the Albury batting line-up and dismissed them for 91. Lachie Paton dominated again with 4 for 16 with Julian Butters equally effective with 3 for 12.

The Bs have finished third and will face Lavington at home on Saturday

C GRADEThe C Grade semi saw a nail biter with

Tallangatta dismissing Corowa for 111 with Scott Worley the destroyer with 4 for 19. What should have been a comfortable run chase saw Tallangatta teetering at 8 for 109, and then 8 for 111 before they lost both wickets for no further runs to leave an apparent tie. Tallangatta would have gone through because they finished higher on the ladder, but a scorebook check determined that Tallangatta had won by 2 runs. A huge 32 under pressure from Jack Grigg helped steer the team home. C’s are now down to the last 4 and they should face North Albury Gold in a knockout game

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Services provided include health assessment, wound management, pathology collection, palliative care, chronic disease management and the administration of medicines (including antibiotics and chemotherapy). We work closely with your doctor and other health providers involved in your care to give you the best possible health outcomes.

District nursing is available for all ages. Referrals may be made from a range of service providers including your doctor or specialist, the Emergency Department of

Tallangatta Health Service NewsScreening of 2040 Film

District Nursing any hospital, disability agencies, Allied Health (e.g podiatrist, physiotherapist, social worker), the Aged Care Assessment Team, or by an individual or their family. Please remember that the consent of the recipient is required before an assessment or service can take place.

You may be required to pay for the district nursing service and the fee depends on the speciality of nursing you require, your individual circumstances, and entitlements. This will be discussed with you when you are contacted by our service.

If you require further information please contact the District Nursing Service or the Intake Officer at Tallangatta Health Service on 02 6071 5238.

Above: District Nurses Rosalea and Melody ready for their day

The map (Above) indicates areas which Tallangatta Health Service District Nursing

will service

On the 25th February, as part of Tallangatta Health Services

leadership goal in the Global Green Healthy Hospitals, we worked alongside Tallangatta Neighbourhood House, Tallangatta Secondary College, and DELWP Hume to broadcast the acclaimed movie ‘2040’ at both Tallangatta Secondary College and the Tallangatta Community Centre. This movie looks at what 2040 could be if we simply implemented strategies that we have already invented to reduce carbon emissions and create a healthier and more sustainable planet.

The Secondary College saw the film broadcast to all year 10 students, after which they partook in an activity to explain where they would like to see Tallangatta at in 2040, this discussion was led by the DELWP Hume representatives Louise Marston and Kristy Roche who will utilise this information to be included in their regional study and research papers on Regional Climate Change Adaptation Plan.

Later in the day saw the screening at the local Community Centre with 23 locals in attendance. At the conclusion of this screening, three speakers discussed topics relevant to the area.

First was John Parry, representing Totally Sustainable Tallangatta Community Group, who discussed the exciting prospect of Tallangatta developing an Urban Farm Community Garden. Requests are being sought for some leaders to be part of this initiative.

Secondly, we heard from Matt Jones from Totally Renewable Yackandandah, who discussed the solar initiative that is underway there including microgrids, and the commencement of the local power supplier Indigo Power as a part of this project.

Finally, Denise Parry (CEO of Tallangatta Health Service) talked about the involvement of Tallangatta Health Service in the Global Green Healthy Hospitals initiative which has ten goals. Tallangatta Health Service has chosen

in the first year the goal of Leadership and Energy. Being at this event is a part of this Leadership goal. Denise Parry challenged participants to ask what their personal connection to environmental sustainability is, and the next step they could take. As a part of our goal of energy we are installing a 99kW solar system on the hospital roof in March/April.

The afternoon wrapped up with the locals answering a few questions around what changes have been observed locally due to climate changes, what actions are they currently doing to be part of change, and who is local to discuss initiatives with and what is currently in play. Louise and Kristy from DELWP will collate this

information and will provide it back to the community over the next few months. This information will also be part of their ongoing research for the local area.

We would like to thank Lou Newman from Tallangatta Neighbourhood House for coordinating the application and screening opportunity of this film, and also thank DELWP Hume for facilitating the screening, through financing the licencing costs of screening the film, and leading the discussions around this very important topic.

If you missed out on the opportunity to view this film, but would still like to see it, there is plans for another screening at the neighbourhood House in April, date to be confirmed.Above: Discussion following 2040 screening

Above: Workshop following 2040 filmAbove: Denise Parry presents at 2040

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SUNDAY APRIL 19th, 10 amBefore the winter warmth starts to

develop around our waist, why not consider being part of the 9th MILK RUN Family Walk or Run? The Milk Run is the brainchild of the Kiewa/Tangam Lions Club. There are TWO options on the day – either a 6km or 10km course along the Rail Trail over the Sandy Creek Bridge starting at the picturesque Huon Reserve. Despite

the weir slowly receding, the views along the course remain sensational and will be complemented with a coffee, sausage in bread, a yoghurt cup or flavoured milk in hand post run or walk. At only $15 entry for individuals and $30 for families, the Milk Run is amongst the best value event going around. There will also be loads of spot prizes on the day.

Registration from 8.30am on the day or try booking online at:

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  The Milk Run Is On Again!

Notice is given of a PUBLIC MEETING to be held at The Lions’ Den, 41 Kiewa East Road, Tangambalanga on Wednesday 18 March 2020 commencing at 7.30 pm.

The purpose of the meeting is to nominate no less than three (3) nor more than nine (9) persons as the Committee of Management for the Kiewa Memorial Park for a term of three years. The current committee’s term will expire on 6th April 2020. All positions will be declared open and nominations will be accepted prior to or on the night. Nominations from women are encouraged.

Further information, nomination forms and nominee declaration forms may be obtained by contacting your local Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning office or at the meeting.

For further enquiries please contact the Chairperson, Merv Fennell on 0490834458, or committee member Jack Britton on 0428 273 236.

Kiewa Memorial Park

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Kiewa Memorial Park, situated on the main road in Kiewa and opposite the Kiewa General Store, is another wonderful asset for the Kiewa/Tangambalanga community. The Park is home to the Kiewa Cricket and Tennis Clubs and has playground and BBQ facilities for locals and tourists alike. The beautifully shaded area is the perfect environment to hold such events as the Australia Day celebrations and the Indigo Mini Music Festival.The Park is on Crown Land and requires a Committee of Management under the Department of Land, Water and Planning (DWELP). This Committee oversees the Park generally and receives running costs from Indigo Shire and user groups. Opportunities for additional improvements in the park are

Notice of Meeting

ongoing – currently there are proposals for a new cricket pavilion and the tennis club has recently improved safety at the courts. The annual Committee meeting is coming up this month and the Committee is looking for

‘new blood’ to join and continue to maintain this wonderful asset. For further information please see the accompanying advertisement stating time and venue for the upcoming meeting.

Below: Cricket Club Pavilion

Above: Memorial GatesAbove Right: Kiewa Tennis Club

Above: Playground

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Do you have an event happening? Please let us know!

Regular Events :* Exercise Group - Trainer is Alicia Kemp

10am. Mondays and Wednesdays. Tangambalanga Community Centre.

* CFA Junior Development program 5-7pm 1st Wednesday of month.

Fire station, Tangambalanga * Kiewa CWA - First Tuesday of the month,

Lion’s Den 10am

* Kiewa CFA meets 1st Tuesday and 2nd Thursday 7pm

* Lions Club - Lions Den Meet on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. 7:30pm

* Mobile Library in Coulston Park on Thursday 9:30am - 11:15am

* Alpine Bus to Albury/Wodonga Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Kergunyah Store @ 9.45am, Tangambalanga Store @ 9.55am. Timetable and fare schedule on

Kiewa/Tangambalanga Facebook page.

* Second Sunday of month – Community Garden Meeting. Lions Den

* Kergunyah CWA meets on the first Tuesday each month @7.30pm at

Kergunyah Hall.

St Patrick’s Day - Tangam Community Centre on– Tuesday March 17 th @ 10.15

- See page 2 for more information -

March

Kergunyah CWAEveryone is invited to come along to

Tangam Community Centre on St Patrick’s Day – Tuesday March 17 th @ 10.15 - for a fun morning of music while at the same time helping fire-affected families and communities.

Kergunyah CWAKiewa Valley CWA Group would love

everybody in the community to join us and be entertained by Rodney Vincent & Lucky Starr, followed by a delicious luncheon prepared by CWA with many raffle prizes on

offer as well. Profits from the day will go to the North East Fire Relief Appeal.

Tickets are $25ea which need to be pre-purchased and are also available locally through Leanne Streeter on 0408 431299 or at leannestreeter1@gmail.com

Kergunyah CWA branch will resume monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at Kergunyah Hall @ 7.30. Feel free to come along and learn a bit more about the wonderful work CWA do within your local community, around the state and across the country.

Club Connection is a group of people who get together to maintain their independence and social connections and have lots of fun along the way. Members have access to varied activities in our region as well as remaining connected within the community. Club Connection is about what you would like to do, go and see and activities you would like to get involved in. Members get together and are encouraged to help plan the program. Recent activities have included guest speakers, local entertainers, in-house activities, outings to shows and lots of places of interest and great locations and an overnight trip to the Melbourne Garden Show; all visited with good company.

Subsidised by the Commonwealth and Victorian governments, this group is a great opportunity to make new friends and reacquaint with old friends. Operating Tuesdays and Fridays, all are welcome. Also, twice a month on a Thursday, a special outing is scheduled.

Please make any enquires to Beechworth Health Service and ask for the Intake Officer on 0357280200.

Tangambalanga Club Connection Kiewa and Tangambalanga are

having a garage sale on SUNDAY 22nd March 2020. In previous years, this event has been held on a Saturday, but after feedback from the community, Sunday is being trialled this year. This way families who have sport on Saturday will still be able to participate in the day.

Town garage sales are the best way to have a garage sale; there have been over 200 buyers come through every year that this event has been run. Traditionally buyers are not so keen to travel far to go to a garage sale outside of Albury Wodonga, but it is a whole different story when they know there are 20 plus houses selling their treasures.

If you would like to have a garage sale at your home or have a table at the Community Garden site, the cost is only $15. So, what do you get for your money? You receive a laminated 'Garage Sale' sign for your wheelie bin, some balloons to attach to your wheelie bin to create attention, an advert in the Border Mail on the Saturday and your property marked on a detailed map so participants

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can easily find your home.At the Community Garden site, there will

be a huge seedling sale, Woodfire Desire Pizzas and House of Richard Coffee keeping everyone topped up with great food and drinks and households having tables of goodies to sell.

Map sales will be $2 at the site of the Community Garden, with all proceeds going directly back to our town’s community groups.

If you would like to book your spot, please get in quick and call Samantha on 0412955552.

AprilSunday 19th Milk Run (see article on front page)

SAINT PATRICK’SDANCE

Tangambalanga Community invites you to an Old Time/New Vogue Dance at the

Sunday 15th March 7.30pm to 11.00pm

Music by Russell’s Dance MusicPLEASE bring a plate of supper to share

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Tangambalanga Community Centre

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You could be seen in Green

Tangambalanga Old-time Dance Group

The Dance group raised funds to purchase vouchers from the local Corryong Butcher for those people in the Corryong area affected by the recent bushfires.

Sunday 22nd March Garage Sale (see article on this page)

Sunday 15th March Saint Patrick’s Dance(see ad below)

Kiewa River Gazette 3March - 2020

Portable Removal

American automotive designer Carroll Shelby and fearless British race car driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference, the laws of physics and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary vehicle for the Ford Motor Co. Together, they plan to compete against the race cars of Enzo Ferrari at the 24

Marriage Story - NomineeA stage director and his actor wife struggle

through a gruelling, coast-to-coast divorce that pushes them to their personal and creative extremes.

1917- Nominee During World War I, two British soldiers

- Lance Cpl. Schofield and Lance Cpl. Blake - receive seemingly impossible orders. In a race against time, they must cross over into enemy territory to deliver a message that could potentially save 1,600 of their fellow comrades -including Blake’s own brother.

Little Women - NomineeIn the years after the Civil War, Jo March

lives in New York and makes her living as a writer, while her sister Amy studies painting in Paris. Amy has a chance encounter with Theodore, a childhood crush who proposed to Jo but was ultimately rejected. Their oldest sibling, Meg, is married to a schoolteacher, while shy sister Beth develops a devastating illness that brings the family back together.

Once Upon A Time in Hollywood - Nominee

Actor Rick Dalton gained fame and fortune by starring in a 1950s television Western, but is now struggling to find meaningful work in a Hollywood that he doesn't recognize anymore. He spends most of his time drinking and palling around with Cliff Booth, his easygoing best friend and longtime stunt double. Rick also happens to live next door to Roman Polanski and Sharon Tate - the filmmaker and budding actress whose futures will forever be altered by members of the Manson Family.

Joker - Nominee Forever alone in a crowd, failed comedian,

Arthur Fleck, seeks connection as he walks the streets of Gotham City. Arthur wears two masks - the one he paints for his day job as a clown, and the guise he projects in a futile attempt to feel like he's part of the world around him. Isolated, bullied and disregarded by society, Fleck begins a slow descent into madness as he transforms into the criminal mastermind known as the Joker.

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Lions Club News

KVPS NewsBy Maggie Heffernan

RSL News

Police Chat Many of you have mentioned that you haven’t

really seen me around lately. So where have I been and what have I been doing? I spent the first few weeks of 2020 at the Tallangatta and Wodonga ICC’s - Incident Control Centres. This is where representatives from all the different agencies involved in an emergency event set up. For the devastating bushfires throughout North East Victoria, including the Walwa, Cudgewa and Corryong areas, this included Police, CFA, Parks Victoria, Shire representatives, Army, Ambulance and medical representatives, Agriculture Victoria and a heap of logistical assistance and support people. Being located in the same place allows all the services to get the same information at the same time to ensure a cohesive response.

Whilst the fires are out there is still a long way to go to recovery. We can all help, and

it doesn’t have to be hard work! My family have been having a wonderful time travelling around to local areas for lunch, dinner and day trips. The areas that need our help are on our door step. Turn off the technology and spend some quality time with your family and friends - and help a local.

If you, or someone you know, looks like they’re struggling please have a chat. Talk with your colleagues - they know what you’ve been through. Talk to your family - they see you’re doing it tough. Talk with your friends - they can help you get through this. If you need to speak with a professional - talk to your Doctor. They will put you in touch with the right people. You don’t have to go through this alone.

Stay safe, LSC Lisa Lorenzlisa.lorenz@police.vic.gov.au

On Saturday 22nd February, students and staff from Kiewa Valley Primary School had the pleasure of helping out at a refreshment stop on the 80km Hume Weir Cycle Classic bike ride. Riders left Wodonga about 7.30am

Hume Weir Cycle Classicand started rolling into Coulston Park at around 8.15am. Newly elected S.R.C students from Kiewa Valley Primary School helped with directional signs by the road side and with the selection of foods available.

All the cyclists were very appreciative of the water, lollies, nut mixes, fruit cake, watermelon and rice cakes that were available at the stop.

Will, Ned and Archie show the riders where to go for refreshments.

Ella, Issy and Mrs Bowman, await the riders at the refreshment tables.

Kiewa RSL held their AGM last Thursday. After seven years as President, Leanne Legg stood down from the position. Leanne has provided excellent leadership over the time and has made sure that the Kiewa RSL Sub-branch has lived up to the RSL motto "Serving Still".

Colin McMahon has taken over as President and Wally Cameron has assumed the position

of Treasurer. All other positions were filled by the incumbent holders.

The Sub-branch is busy preparing for Anzac Day Services.

We meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Lion's Den in Tangambalanga from 7.00pm. New members are always welcome.

Damian Ley, Secretary

It’s that time of year again, to see films you’ve never seen be handed the most prestigious award around. The 2020 Oscars did not disappoint this year

with many deserving winners and nominees. Joaquin Phoenix, Renee Zellweger, Brad Pitt and Laura Dern took home the main acting awards. There were 9 Best Picture nominees this year, those being:

Oscars 2020

Jojo Rabbit - Nominee Jojo is a lonely German boy who discovers

that his single mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their attic. Aided only by his imaginary friend - Adolf Hitler - Jojo must confront his blind nationalism as World War II continues to rage on.

ParasiteThe Winner

Greed and class discrimination threaten the newly formed symbiotic relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan.

Ford v Ferrari - Nominee

The Irishman - Nominee An epic saga of organized crime in post-

war America told through the eyes of World War II veteran Frank Sheeran, a hustler and hitman who worked alongside some of the most notorious figures of the 20th century. Spanning decades, the film chronicles one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in American history, the disappearance of legendary union boss Jimmy Hoffa and offers a monumental journey through the hidden corridors of organized crime; its inner workings, rivalries and connections to mainstream politics.

Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966.

Kiewa/ Tangam Lions members recently assisted Corryong Lions Club cooking and serving meals to those who have worked in the fire affected areas of Corryong.

Left: Ken Jones and Peter Read with an IGA Voucher to be given to a recipient

affected by the bushfire

The recent removal of the old portable at KVPS

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It was a warm morning of tennis to finish the season, perfect timing for a club breakup at the Tangambalanga pool afterwards. Most of the Section 3 and 4 players enjoyed a swim and a BBQ lunch, along with their parents. A big thank you to Jo for organising the event and to Ash for cooking the BBQ.

Kiewa has had a very successful tennis season for 2019/ 2020. In Section 3, Kiewa finished 2nd on the ladder. This is a great achievement, considering we weren’t able to field a team in this section last year.

In Section 4, Kiewa Blue finished 3rd, Kiewa Green 5th and Kiewa Red 6th on the ladder. We had a lot of new players join us in this section who had never played competition tennis before, so this is an excellent result. The enthusiasm from all the kids at training and during the games, has been great.

Kiewa Tennis Club NewsGood luck to all teams playing in the finals

in the next two weeks.

Former independent Member for Indi, academic and rural consultant, Cathy McGowan AO, will deliver the 2020 George Briscoe Kerferd Oration in July in Beechworth.

Oration Chair, Karenne Thistleton, said she was delighted that Ms McGowan had agreed to deliver the Oration.

“In 2006, Cathy delivered a very successful Oration which showed that communities could enrich their communities through strong community engagement and participation. In 2020, she will consider ‘the Australia we want’, with a focus on the engagement of young people across Indigo Shire in the lead up to the Oration”.

Ms Thistleton said the organising committee will engage a project officer for three months in the lead up to the Oration, to develop a participatory governance model through which young people can actively engage in decision making about the things which matter to them most.

Expressions of interest for the project position are currently being received. Anyone interested in the position should contact Karenne Thistleton by email at kerferd.oration@gmail.com or by telephone on 0490 013 921 by COB Tuesday, 25

February 2020.Kerferd Oration The George Briscoe

Kerferd Oration was first held in 2003 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the naming of Beechworth. The annual Oration is a free community event sponsored by Indigo Shire Council, La Trobe University, WAW Credit Union and Quercus Beechworth.

The 2020 Kerferd Oration will be held on Sunday 26 July, 11.00am at The George Kerferd Hotel, Mayday Hills, Beechworth.

Further information: www.facebook.com/kerferdoration or www.kerferdoration.org

George Briscoe Kerferd Oration

2020

Welcome to the penultimate report from the “Cranky Curator” for season 2019/20.

We have had a great season to date, with finals about to start. At the end of the home & away season A Grade finished 6th, B Grade 4th, C Grade missed out on finals, Under 14s and Under 12s finished on top. So, yet again, a highly successful year for our club.

Our captain, Josh Bartel, had a good after-noon with the ball recently, taking 4 wickets in 5 balls including a hattrick - 2 wickets off the last 2 balls of the over, followed by 1 off the first ball of his next over!

As we go to press, our venture into finals is about to begin - good luck to all participating.

On a club note, Saturday 22nd was our Last Ticket Standing draw and a good crowd watched as Georgia Morris took out the first prize, while Mark & Dawn Cardwell came second.

Recently our Woolies Blaster Juniors were

given the opportunity to attend the Women’s Twenty 20 match between Australia and Eng-land which also took in the Allstars charity match at Junction Oval St Kilda. They were given VIP treatment, sitting in bean bags be-side the oval boundary and getting plenty of celebrity signatures on their hats and shirts. If anyone happened to be watching the event on television that day, they may have witnessed Miss Sue, dropping a catch in the crowd!

A full report of finals happenings in the next Gazette

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As we get to the pointy end of the season, our Section 1 team has again pushed through to the Grand Final. A hard-fought win against Granya in the semis set them up for a grand final berth against Yackandandah. A great team effort by all, but a particular mention to our “young guns”, Cooper Lambden and Kel Peters, who both put in a mighty effort and showed no sign of nerves in the semi-final. A full report of the grand final and photos will appear in the next issue of the Gazette.

In Section 2, Tangam Brown just missed out on playing finals by the barest of margins - actually if they had won just one more set during the season they would probably have got in! But a great effort by all - look out next year as they will be even more hungry to play finals.

Our Juniors finished off their season with a pool party at Tangam pool. What an awesome lot of kids we have in our junior

teams - thanks for your efforts throughout the season. We may not have won too many matches but we had a lot of fun - and every single one of them has improved their tennis. Thanks go to Jack, Luke, Chelsea and the two Tanyas for your help on training nights. We hope to see everyone back again next season.

Throughout February we have been trialling a Fast Four format for our social night comp and this has been quite successful. We have only had 5 teams participating, however the fast-paced, short format has been embraced by all and has been a lot of fun. By the end of the comp, everyone was remembering to hit the lets and when to best use the “powerplay”.

Junior Tennis pool party

Pool party

VIP seats at Junction Oval

Woolies Blaster Juniors at Junction Oval

How successful is Kiewa Valley Bowling Club!! In the 60’s and over Men’s Pairs Colin Coulston and Ron Keane recently found success . Our Ladies, not to be denied, were successful in winning the women’s State Fours and will represent Ovens and Murray at Champions week in April. Congratulations Jude Bartel(S), Carol Fair, Heather Schliebs, and Margaret Bates on a fine effort.