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Berringa Community News

Summer 2014

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News and views from the residents of Bellbridge, Bethanga, Granya & Talgarno Circulation: 560 ABN: 96 071 800 843 We gratefully acknowledge our continuing sponsorship partner, Davis Sanders Homes. Local owners Renee & Murray Pigdon are Berringa residents and their generous sponsorship helps us meet our printing costs. See advertisement page 6

Thank you to Leslie Smith from theCourthose Hotel Bethanga for a donation of $50

Heartening Response to Defibrillator Appeal The response to the appeal for community funding to provide two public access defibrillators exceeded our expectations. The community raised $9261 enough to buy three defibrillators plus two alarmed cabinets.

We placed collection tins in the Bethanga and Bellbridge shops which raised $341 and $64 respectively. Thank you to those generous anonymous people who contributed.

It began with Les Gales request that the $595 donated to CERT in lieu of flowers after the sudden death of his wife Sharon be used to purchase a public access defibrillator for Bethanga. The CERT team and committee thought this was a wonderful idea but thought that Bellbridge also needed one. So the appeal was made through the last edition of the Berringa News.

The Peninsula Men’s Shed held a sausage sizzle at the Bethanga Hall where Peter Klein provided an evening of very entertaining music and poetry. The CERT team provided a demonstration of a defibrillator with the audience taking the opportunity to practice their CPR skills. The crowd was modest but the BBQ raised $308 and a further $391 was raised in donations. Peter Klein auctioned a first edition of his “Mudpoo” book for which Richard Wright paid $100 after very vigorous bidding against himself. We are exceedingly grateful to John Butko who lives in Bellbridge for his company, JC Butko Engineering, generously paying for one defibrillator, $2565. We also wish to thank Talgarno resident Kelly Gibbons from Wodonga Eyecare for her generous donation of $500.

Joan Elliot from Talgarno tries her hand at CPR watched by Jean -Gabriel Manguy, CERT team member at the Mens Shed sausage sizzle

Local clubs and groups also made generous donations, Lake Hume Soccer Club and Bethanga CFA $500 each, the Lake Hume boat club donated $1000 and also organized a $250 contribution from the Towong Council. The Rotary Club of Bellbridge Lake Hume contributed $1700 which was made up the required gap to buy the third defib and pay for two alarmed security cabinets. cont..d p2

COMMUNITY REPORTS

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COMMUNITY REPORTS

We would like to thank those individuals that made personal donations, Di and Peter Schmidt $50.00 Di and Bob Singline $100 Val and John Combridge $20, Judy and Graham Maynard $50, Jane Castree $20 and Matt and Elizabeth Fagance $20.

REGULAR CONTRIBUTIONS

We particularly wish to thank Laurie Scott for organising a raffle of a meat tray, chicken tray, vegetable basket, and two bottles of wine. Laurie paid for the prizes and we wish to thank Leslie Smith from the Courthouse Hotel for donating the two bottles of wine. The raffle raised $276 and was drawn at the CERT committee meeting. The winners were Bruce Mitchell, Kelly Mitchell, Tubby (Brian Hunter) and Margaret McRae from Shepparton.

THIS ISSUE

• Funding for defibrillators for Bethanga & Bellbridge • Two new fashion businesses • Fishing competition results • The pines transformation

• Weather prospects • Peninsula Neighbourhood Watch • Pub News

COMMUNITY NOTICES

• Births, deaths and marriages • Hall hiring and news • Useful information

SHIRE NEWS • David Wortmann new mayor

CLUBS & GROUPS • Hume boat club • Berringa CERT • Bethanga Recreation Reserve • Fire brigades • Bethanga action group • Soccer club and more...

CHILDREN’S GROUPS & SCHOOLS • • • •

Bethanga PS Talgarno PS Playgroup Kinder

The three defibrillators and two security cabinets have been ordered from Defib Your Club For Life!. DYCFL was founded by highly experienced Victorian MICA Paramedic Andrew White, following the deaths of several young athletes and officials at sporting venues in Victoria, in particular Stephen Buckman, a 19 year old player who collapsed and died from a sudden cardiac arrest while attending training at Rupertswood Football Club in May 2010. Although the defib they provide

is more expensive than some that are currently available they provide a defibrillator that automatically provides a shock if necessary and advises if CPR is being performed effectively. The package from DYCFL includes adult and paediatric pads, wall signs, reminder that batteries need replacing and face to face training for 20 people for each defib. A defib will be installed on the outside walls of the Bethanga and Bellbridge shops. The third defibrillator will be available to be taken to events, for example soccer, cricket or gymkhana. When not at an event the defib will be available for the Bethanga CFA to use as they feel is appropriate. We will provide training and familiarisation over the next months and will contact clubs and groups to nominate participants but if anyone is interested please contact me on 60201107 or juliemiller@skymesh. com.au Thank you every one who contributed. We are proud of the support the community has given to buy the defibs as it shows that we live in a community that cares. Julie Miller Team Leader Berringa CERT

Achievement Program- the Peninsula Cluster On the 18th November the Peninsula Cluster- Health and Wellbeing group meet for the first time at Bethanga Primary School. This group consists of representatives from Bethanga and Talgarno Primary schools and the Berringa Kindergarten. We have all signed up to The Achievement Program which is a Healthy Together Victoria initiative. It supports early childhood education and care services, schools and workplaces and workforces to create healthy environments for learning, working and living. We are lucky to have the fantastic guidance and assistance of Sue Reid, from Tallangatta Health Services who is a Nurse Practitioner and her role is health promotion with the schools. A health promoting schools approach is an internationally recognised best practice approach for enhancing health and educational outcomes. The Achievement Program can help schools adopt a health promoting schools approach through coordinating action across six components – Healthy policies, Healthy physical environment, Healthy Social environment, Learning and skills, Engaging children, young people, staff and families and community partnerships. This is a great initiative and to have these three groups come together and work cooperatively to implement this program is great to see. Please watch your newsletters and the Berringa Community News for more updates. The next meeting of this group will be on 18th February 2015 at the Berringa Kinder at 6pm. All interested community members are very welcome to attend and help make our Peninsular’s learning spaces the best they can be.

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Transformation of “The Pines” area at Lake Hume The Pines frontage at Lake Hume has undergone some major changes in recent times with a mini tornado tearing through this reserve in late 2011 damaging many trees. Earlier this year Albury City Council undertook an assessment of the area and found that many of the trees had reached the end of their usual life with some showing signs of distress from recent droughts and the 2011 storm. The tallest of the trees in this area were large Radiata Pines standing more that ten metres high. Theywere planted almost seventy years ago as part of a forestry school project in the 1940s. Many of the pines had decayed and were in danger of falling. To minimise public health and safety risks the Radiata pines have been removed from the area between Bethanga Bridge and Lake Hume Resort.

A revegetation project commenced at the site in July 2014. Several thousand local native trees, shrubs and grasses have been planted across the site. Over ten

local Albury schools participated in three days of tree planting and environmental education activities at Lake Hume. A community tree planting day was also held in early August.

The revegetation project will be continued over the next five years with annual school and community planting days planned. The Pines area is known habitat for the Squirrel Glider a declared threatened species in both New South Wales and Victoria. Several nest boxes have been installed at the site to provide homes for the gliders and other native animals. The revegetation project will assist in enhancing habitat for these species.

David Wortmann - New Towong Shire Mayor Local Granya farmer and Talgarno school bus driver David Wortmann has been elected mayor of Towong Shire. The councillors elect a mayor each year. David has been on the council for six years and was deputy mayor. David said that being elected mayor was an honour but requires a big time commitment He will call on new deputy mayor Aaron Scales from Dartmouth and the other councillors to help carry the load so he can manage his farm as well as continue to drive the bus. David’s first role as mayor was to chair a special council meeting to consider the establishment of a quarry in an area zoned rural residential in Tallangatta. This was an issue that had fired up the locals and David said he was a little nervous how the meeting would go. Fortunately it was peaceful. Congratulations David

Julie Miller

Blown Away On the 9th of September around 10pm a freak storm hit Talgarno. Stuart and Jane Wood were sitting watching TV when they could hear the rain very clearly hitting the plaster of their lounge room ceiling. On closer inspection it was revealed that most of the roof had been blown away. The SES were called but had trouble getting through as there were a lot of trees down on Georges Creek

Road. When they did arrive, they helped secure belongings and cover up furniture. On the following days, the ceiling collapsed due to the weight of the rain. The house is now in the process of being repaired and hopefully Stuart and Jane will get a lovely Christmas present of a new and improved home.

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Fashionable enterprises Burrowing Baby Business Local Talgarno resident Jessica Gray has burst on to the web based baby wear scene with International and Australia wide sales keeping her very busy. Jess, an art and technology teacher on maternity leave from Catholic College, has developed a home business model that particularly suits her current lifestyle. The business, called “Burrow Babywear” provides her with a creative outlet whilst generating some extra income as well as being able to be at home caring for baby Angus, now 9 months old. Jess’s prodigious skills with all manner of arts and crafts, as well as her degree in graphic design mean that she is able to be completely in charge of all aspects of the business. She designed and made her own logo and clay tags, and printed cards. She has developed

her baby wear designs using and adapting vintage patterns and drawing inspiration from her country surroundings with a focus on natural fabrics and classic colours. Jess sews and decorates all items herself producing a variety of styles and sizes of baby wear such as pilchers, overalls, and pinafores. Jess’s keen eye, creativity and practical nature has ensured that the clothing she produces is lasting and suitable for numerous occasions by creating a number of unisex, adjustable and reversible Jess with her son Angus modelling pieces. Jess’s latest creation is a overalls from the “Burrow personalised name mobile which, Babywear” range like her clothing range is made to babies and markets her range order and posted out. on the internet mainly through instagram and facebook, both Jess photographs her clothes using of which link through to her Etsy her willing (and gorgeous) model online shop. Jess has placed some Angus, along with various friends’ of her range in a baby wear shop in Queensland and hopes to increase the number of outlets soon. Here’s hoping that all Jess’s hard work pays off, this local business enterprise has all the hallmarks of an exciting new venture that may become much bigger than expected - where to next?... See Jess’s advertisement on this page for web and contact details.

Lea Casey

Not your run-of-the mill Frock Nadja is a local fashion designer who lives in Bethanga. Nadja grew up in England and worked in various roles including personal assistant, sales, recruitment manager and secretary. She came to Australia in 2005, accompanied by her husband and daughter, spending several years in Thurgoona, before purchasing their Bethanga home. Australia, for Nadja, was the beginning of a completely new chapter in her life and she looked forward to having the freedom to express and explore her creative ideas. At the time, her daughter, Rebecca, was a student so she began sewing clothes for her and her friends. This was the beginning of her big career change.

Nadja Fashion Designs Exclusive Custom Made Garments Formal

and Bridal Gowns Vintage and Costumes Special Occasion Wear 1 Paton Street Bethanga 6026 4566 Email:- stevehughes@nadja3.freeserve.co.uk

grew up with an appreciation of fabrics, colours and design, often visualising a piece of fabric in a particular style. She hasn’t studied formally, instead teaching herself dressmaking skills, using the knowledge gained from her mother and her passion for the craft. To ‘kick start’ her new venture, Nadja’s daughter and a friend dressed in some of her outfits and wandered down Dean St., Albury, handing out her business cards. She has sold her garments in The Bird Cage, Funk Fashion, and Spiders and is now moving into local markets. Nadja has really enjoyed making costumes for her daughter’s birthdays, with a different theme each year, including rock legends, fairy tale characters and horror characters. One of her creations, a striking ‘flapper’ outfit, featured at the Albury Gold Cup ‘Fashions on the Field’ a few years ago.

Nadja’s interest in sewing was ignited as a child. Her mother, a dressmaker, taught her the basics - at the time she wasn’t particularly interested. Later she watched her mum and helped with some of the simpler aspects of the trade. She remembers accompanying her mother to shops where she would be given a snippet of fabric and asked to choose some buttons, zips, laces, etc. to match it, from which her mother would then select the most suitable. She helped sew on buttons and often tried on dresses so her mother could pin up the hems ready for Nadja to sew. Consequently Nadja

Nadja’s special interest is in vintage designs and fabrics. She particularly loves the ‘50s and also does a lot of the 60s era as well. She has found that many original vintage clothes are often in the smaller sizes, not in the 12-16 range which is the average women’s size. Nadja scours op shops for original vintage patterns and also uses reprints of originals which are now becoming available to meet the demand. She also sources some of the fabric and trims (buttons, laces, brooches, etc) from op shops, as well as Spotlight. Nadja will make to order and can provide a personal service with advice to help select styles and fabrics to suit individuals (see advertisement). She says people often assume custom sewing will be expensive but it doesn’t have to be. Di Singline

2014 Lake Hume Fishing Competition-10th Anniversary Local may have noticed extra boats on the lake on the weekend of November 1-2 as over 332 anglers tried their luck in the Lake Hume Fishing Classic. The organisers, Bellbridge-Lake Hume Rotary and Commercial Club Fishing, would like to thank all the who participated and helpers that made the event a great success. Hopefully if you saw a stranger with a boat you gave them a wave. Anglers and sponsors were greeted by the cold start on Saturday morning and then a gradual introduction of the sunny Spring weather. A large range of sponsors were present demonstrating and explaining their products; and the Lure Wall and raffles were again popular. Participants were treated to a Saturday tea and Sunday lunch and bar facilities were available for

limited hours, and it seemed busier than ever around the event base. The main event prize was a boat, motor, trailer, fishing gear combo, donated by Leigh Martin Marine, Quintrex and Mercury. The lucky registration number drawn for the boat was won by a local from Bethanga. In total 317 fish were measured by marshals. The largest fish of the event was a 75 cm carp, with the largest yellow belly measuring 66 cm. The champion angler caught 12 fish. Congratulations to the Kinross Angling Club who won the “Best Represented Club” award with 29 club members registered at the event. There were 200 competition prizes to be won valued at over

$20,000. Over 80 other lucky prize draws were given away during the weekend with an estimated value of $10,000. The total value of prizes and draws was around $40,000. Thanks again to all the participants, sponsors helpers that made the weekend to be a great success. Hope to see you all again next year, even better bring some mates along. Feedback to improve the event is welcomed. Please place any constructive comments on the website www.lakehumeclassic.com. au …under the “Contact Us” tab.

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BETHANGA PUB (COURTHOUSE HOTEL)

Nestled in the picturesque village of Bethanga and serving the coldest beer around Friendly atmosphere. Great food. Shaded beer garden. Juke box. Pool table. Lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Lunch 12pm to 2pm Dinner 6pm to 8:30pm. Please book early for dinner week nights. PIZZAS & TAKEAWAY 7 days per week Enquiries: 6026 4214

PUB NEWS The end of the year is fast approaching as we near the festive season and into new year. The last 3 months has seen the hotel host many functions including the monthly Bethanga Music Club, although numbers have been down. There have been some fantastic nights of music. So come on down and support our local musicians. Footy tipping was hotly contested and the final round was still very wide open. Holly Eckert (go girl) won on 139, followed by Carolyn Packer (Mrs Consistency) and John Bayliss on 137 and equal third Peter Scammell and Wayne Kirkwood on 136. Last prize went to Jenny McPherson 119. Juniors -Harry Eckert 135, Ethan Field 132, Will Scammell 131.

Bethanga Music Club For ALL people interested in LIVE music. If you’re a beginner - come and learn. If you’re a legend - come and teach. A place for everyone to come and share.

7pm on second Saturday of every month

More than just an open mic Come and join in the fun of the all-in jam session in the Tim Hancock Music lounge

Proudly hosted and supported by the Bethanga Hotel, Bethanga Bay Rd, Bethanga. 6026 4214 For further information or general enquiries contact Mark via email: bhanjmo@hotmail.com

Joker Poker is currently $700. Be in the draw every Friday between 6.00 and 7.30pm. Congratulations to two of our staff members – Cody Heffernan and Somer Gilber on completing their VCE. We wish them all the best in their future career aspirations. We welcome three new staff members- Harry Eckert, Ethan McDougall and Ethan Field (confusion occurs when both are on) We are open Christmas Day – lunch $60 per head. Bookings filling fast – BOOK NOW Trading hours over the festive season: Christmas Day 11am – 5pm Boxing Day 11am – til close New Year’s Day - 11am – til close Chinese food now available at the Hotel and although it is a restricted menu it has proven to be popular especially the sweet and sour pork, curry chicken and fried rice. Chinese is available 7 days take away, eat in Monday – Thursday. Call in to the hotel for a copy of the full menu. Pizzas are still available eat in or take away 7 days. There is a selection of 15 different freshly made pizzas on the menu so there should be one for everyone’s taste. Small and large concrete garden ornaments and furniture are for sale at the hotel any time. These ornaments are made on site at the hotel so are reasonably priced. Great idea for Christmas presents. We would like to take the opportunity to thank all our staff members and the community for your ongoing support. We wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas and New Year Cheers Leslie, Paul and Brian

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Prospects for the Season Ahead

Thank you to Greg Hayes who has agreed to regularly contribute weather related articles for Berringa Community News readers.

Rainfall Round-up The spring rainfall (August to end October) was 98 mm, less than half of the average (206 mm) and 50% of the median (195 mm). September was average but August and October were very dry – 90% of all the years on record had higher rainfalls for those months.

Prospects for Summer (November through January) Although we remain right on the threshold of an El

Niño, the BOM now think it is less likely that a full-blown El Niño will develop. Of the 8 models the Bureau uses, only 3 expect we will move into an El Niño next year. (See the diagram below). (http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/ahead/modelsummary.shtml#tabs=Pacific-Ocean )

Looking at the year to date, our total of 588 mm is just 1% below average but 14% above the median (the median is the middle figure, 50% of all records are above it and 50% are below it). The BOM expect that we will remain at this point through the summer and autumn. The water in the central Pacific Ocean is warmer than normal but not so much so as to give a full El Niño signal. These conditions suggest that our rainfall is likely to be a little below the median (111 mm for Hume Reservoir) over the summer and that temperatures will be higher than normal. Greg Hayes

The BOM forecast for spring was inaccurate for our district -- BOM suggested rainfall would be close to the median 207 mm but we received less than half that (98 mm). August was very dry with high pressure systems blocking any fronts. We were very lucky to have almost average rain in September but that came in just two events (10th and 25th) when a low pressure trough linked through to moisture in northern NSW/QLD. Other parts of Victoria were much drier. Unfortunately for some, the very deep lows in the Southern Ocean in the last week of September brought severe and damaging winds. October was dry across the nation apart from parts of WA.

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COMMUNITY

NOTICES

This section is for community members to give notice about local happenings, births, deaths and marriages etc. Email to info@berringacommunitynews.com.au

Wymah Ferry Operating hours 7am – 8pm During daylight saving 6am – 9pm

(NB no meal closure times) OUTSIDE THESE HOURS

Ring the contractor, 6020 2038

Berringa Community Centre - Bellbridge

For bookings of the Berringa Community Centre in Bellbridge, please ring the Towong Shire Council's Customer Service Centre on 6071 5100. Any of the staff there will be able to make a booking or alternatively confirm if the Centre is already booked. They will ask for details such as: * time of meeting * duration of meeting * date of meeting * contact name * contact phone number At the time of making the booking, you will be advised of the charge and where to collect the keys to the Centre. Keys should always be returned to the same collection point after the meeting.

Talgarno Hall CORRYONG BUS & FREIGHT Passenger and freight service between Albury/Wodonga and Corryong along Murray River Road Daily Monday to Friday Maurie Johnston 0427 240 077

Hall hire rates, which include air conditioning costs, are: Community meetings under 3 hours $15, meetings over 3 hours $25. Local resident function hire $150 plus $150 bond (includes insurance). Non-resident function hire $250 plus $150 bond (includes insurance). Use of pizza oven free - but booking essential The old chairs and the tables are available for hire by donation. For bookings contact Anthea 6020 1134

Bethanga Soldiers Memorial Hall Hall and Supper Room Available for Hire Functions and Meetings Day / Night Air Conditioned / Heated Competitive Rates For more Information: Contact: Graham Maynard 6026 4007, Peter Schmidt 6026 4325 For Hall Bookings: Contact: Bethanga General Store 6026 4215

Women’s Health Clinics Clinics are held at Bellbridge every three months at the Maternal Child Health Centre/ Community Centre Bellbridge. Clinics are also held at Tallangatta on the first and third Monday of each month. All ages welcome This is a free service. Appointments necessary. For bookings or further information phone the Tallangatta Health Service Sue Reid 6071 5270

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GRANYA NEWS

Granya Store latest news The Granya Store now has beer on tap and has a happy hour on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month.

Granya Hall Fees for the hall hire Non-profit organisations $ 60 including tea and coffee. For other functions it will be $100 included is $40 to cover public liability insurance. Catering $ 8 a head Community Meeting $ 15 Bookings and Information contact Kaye Guilliamese Kjfarm@gmail.com 6072 9598

Located 55 KM from Albury Wodonga overlooking picturesque Lake Hume, the shop is located at the old Granya Hotel. The shop is open 7 days a week 9am – 6pm Except For Monday open 9am-12pm And Sunday open 11am-6pm Restaurant Bookings are essential Ph. 6072 9548

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ranya Museum

Fully Licenced Premises Beer on tap Happy hour 2nd and 4th Friday each month Mon Closed

Tues Closed

Wed Lunch 12pm-2pm Dinner 6pm-8pm

Fri Lunch 12pm-2pm Dinner 6pm-8pm

Sat Lunch 12pm-2pm Dinner 6pm-8pm

Sun Lunch 12pm-2pm Dinner 6pm-8pm

Thurs Lunch 12pm-2pm Dinner 6pm-8pm

Specialising in pioneer families. Open by appointment 6072 9534

We also provide Accommodation Bed & Breakfast Backpacker Rooms, Two bed room Weekender/ Fisherman’s Lodge Ring for pricing Hot Cold Drinks, ICE, News Papers, Photo Copying, Stamps and Grocery Items GAS, decanting and exchange 45kg also available for exchange

3100 Murray River Road Granya Vic 3701 Ph. 6072 9548 Fax 6072 9543

www.facebook.com/granyastore www.granyastore.com.au

Soiled Farm Track & Driveway Fix Erosion problems (gateways, creek crossings) Sites Purpose built machine Peter McGrath, Bethanga Ph: 02 6026 4737

BETHANGA GYMKHANA INC. Invite Everyone to the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. MONDAY 02/02/15. TIME: 7PM. BETHANGA HOTEL. Mary Northey (Sec). Ph: 6025 4257 10

Talgarno Hall The hall continues to be well used with regular bookings: FARMS twice weekly, exercise group three times a week, and Tai Kwan Do every Thursday night. No doubt you will have noticed the smart new addition to our hall, there is still some finishing off to do (down pipes etc) but we have already taken advantage of the shelter it provides when trying to unlock the door while the rain is pelting down. We are still investigating the feasibility of solar panels, and an upgrade of the kitchen among other things. Thanks must go to the community members who are keeping the grounds and hall maintained. Thanks to all the committee for their commitment and input over the past year, have a wonderful festive season. Lea Casey, Secretary

Riverina Regional Library Southern Mobile Library MEMBERSHIP • Membership is free • Proof of current address is required to register as a member • Members under 18 years of age need a guarantor to provide identification and signature BORROWING • Up to 20 ITEMS can be borrowed • 4 WEEKS loan period for books, magazines, CDs, DVDs - limit of 6 RESERVATIONS • Items can be reserved through the catalogue on the RRL website www.rrl. nsw.gov.au • A fee of $1 per item is applied to all reservations RENEWALS • Loans may be renewed (unless they have been reserved by another borrower) • Log onto the website www.rrl.nsw.gov. au and click on the Manage Your Loans link or Phone 02 6926 9760 to renew your loans Items may be borrowed and returned at the Mobile Library only. TIME TABLE Thursday monthly 4 December, 29 January, 26 February Bethanga 9.15 - 10.30 Bellbridge 11.00 -11.30 Talgarno 12.00 -12.30 Granya 1.30 - 2.00

MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH Berringa Community Centre

Visit the website for further information www.rrl.nsw.gov.au

Do you have young children? Have you accessed Council’s Maternal and Child Health Service for free health, developmental and learning checks? Towong Council’s Maternal and Child Health Service is available in Bellbridge on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Drop in to see a qualified nurse between 9.30 am and 12 noon or arrange an appointment for the afternoon. Home visits can also be arranged for a time that is convenient for your family. For more information or to make an appointment call Trudi Ellis on 6026 4228 or 0417 535 978

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In Memoriam Sharyn Leanne Gale

15 December 1966 – 22nd May 2014 th

Our hearts are warmed at the words, condolences, offers and generosity that have been shown to our family, as we grieve our loss, of our Mum and wife, Sharyn. We cannot thank everyone enough for what they have done and continue to do to support our family as we hold each other together during this time. In particular, we would especially like to thank CERT Bethanga for their unbelievable efforts, kindness and respect shown to our much loved Mum and wife. We also would like to thank our town policeman, Neville and Bethanga CFA for the unbelievable generosity and care that they have provided for our family. We are in awe as we are experiencing the kindness and efforts of you all and our humble little family town. Words cannot explain how grateful we feel to be able to be a part of such a remarkable town and community in Bethanga. Our entire family feel incredibly blessed to be a part of something so kind and warm. With seven children on her legs at every waking moment of the day, our Mum became quite the housewife, from baking her delicious cookies, to belting out and “dancing” to AC/DC with Dad in the kitchen, to sitting down and watching incredible amounts of Toy Story and Pooh Bear. She was a fun, and loving mother and wife, and even in her darkest moments, always found a way to find her way back and spend time and laughter with her family. She loved to sing to us, and teach us to draw, read stories to us, and write poems for us, but this is her favourite, and we think it is too beautiful not to share; “If there ever comes a day where we can’t be together, keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever”. – Winnie the Pooh.

Wedding Congratulations

We consider ourselves very lucky to be able to say we spent the years as close as you can be to your mother’s heart. It didn’t matter if she was happy, sad, sick or healthy; she jumped hurdles to be with her children in all of their glorious and troublesome moments. She saw our heartbeats for the first time, felt our kicks, heard our screams and cleaned our messes. She taught us to walk, to talk, read and to write. She was there for our accomplishments and our heartbreak. With the eternal love she shared with her husband and children, we are blessed with the ability to love unconditionally. Mum, we thank you for all that we are in life - you taught us to love everyone, to forgive and forget, to fight for what you believe in and to stay humble. We thank you for the remarkable father you gave us, the beautiful siblings you gave us and the family full of kindness and love that you provided for everyone. You have been telling us since we can remember, everything in life has a purpose, and everything has a reason - we have always and still continue to believe that. In life, you ride out the storm to get to the rainbow. We’re not sure where this rainbow is yet, or how long it will take us to get there, but we’re looking forward to you helping us every step of the way. Because of the caring wife, mother, daughter and sister that she was, our Mum will be sorely missed. But greater than the sadness of her death will be the joy that she managed to spread throughout her and our lives. Just as she guided her family and friends through the toughest and the happiest memories, her wisdom and love will continue to guide her husband and each of her seven children throughout life. Time for us to part now, we won’t say goodbye; Look for me in rainbows, shining in the sky. Every waking moment, and all your whole life through Just look for me and love me, as you know I loved you. We love you to the moon and back. Written by Sharyn’s eldest daughter, Krystal Gale

Congratulations Debbie and Tim

Debbie Redman, youngest daughter of Graham and Anthea Redman of Talgarno and Tim Nicholls only son of Ray and Elizabeth Nicholls of Geelong were married in an intimate ceremony at the couple’s property at Table Top, New South Wales. The bride wore a long white grown with a chiffon overlay and a finger tip length veil with a stunning diamanté and mother of pearl encrusted headband. She was given away by her father. The bride was attended by her sister Jill Pearson who wore a long navy coloured gown. The groom and his best man Tim Cartmell wore dark charcoal grey suits. Guests were treated to a reception at the Bullring Restaurant in Lavington.

Christening On the 9th November, Angus James Gray was baptised at St Francis church in Bethanga. Angus is the son of Matt and Jess Gray of Wises Creek Road, Talgarno. 12

Lake Hume Cycle Challenge to help local cancer support groups Make it a date to “Break the Lake”. The Bellbridge - Lake Hume Rotary Club says hop on your bikes, have a bit of fun, and help raise some money for the Albury-Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre. One in every two families is affected by cancer at some time. Local services and supportive care greatly help cancer sufferers and carers meet the challenges of that difficult time.

follows the Murray Riverside path to the Kremur St Boat ramp and returns. There will be activities along the path, and at the Cycle Village, to keep the kids interested, including the popular “Rider education course” and face painting. If you are travelling on the roads that day please keep an eye out for cyclists as these are people that hand over the money and help the local charity beneficiary.

Last year’s event was a great success with record entries in each ride; and a record donation of $20,000 from the event to the Cancer Centre.

For more information and on line registration see the event website http://www. lakehumecyclechallenge.com.au/ .

The 16th Lake Hume Cycle Challenge will be held Saturday 21st February 2015. There is a choice of three road rides; the Granya Grind (133 km), the Tallangatta Tour (100 km) and the Weir Wall Waddle (40 km). All rides are escorted and have the same start/finish point at Noreuil, Albury. Riders of varying level of fitness and ability can safely experience the wonderful rural scenery of the Lake Hume area then mix in a friendly picnic atmosphere on their return, with a complimentary sausage sandwich, soft drink, water melon and cake.

New developments relating to the event are happening. The early bird prize draw winner will be gradually posted on our Faceboook site so if you are into that stuff please have a look and mark it in as a favourite. www.facebook.com/ lakehumecycle

Encourage your out of town friends and extended family to have go. If you aren’t up to a big ride, there is a 5 and 9 km Riverside ride/walk. This

A big thanks to all the 2014 participants, volunteers, sponsors and on line network friends who helped the day to be a great success. Hope to see you all again in February 2015 at the 16th Lake Hume Cycle Challenge. Even better “Enter a Team” and bring some mates along. More details page 22

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PENINSULA NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH November 2014

Area Co-ordinator: Ross Mitchell Ph 0418 215 076 Secretary: Julie de Hennin Ph 0412 433 499

Assistant Area Co-ordinator: Carolyn Butko Treasurer: Nene Green Ph 60 201144

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AREA CO-ORDINATOR'S REPORT

Hi All, I hope this report finds you well and happy. The weather is warming up and the once lush green hills are turning to tinder dry grass. Albeit, we do live in a beautiful place to enjoy the changes four seasons bring. I hope your hay and silage yields have been on target and thoughts for those who develop allergies at this time of the year!!!! As Area Co-ordinator of PNHW I am delighted to get feedback and reminders of the commitment our community has to ‘watching out for each other’ and ‘keeping our community a safe place to live.’ One such incident occurred recently! A local hay making contractor was travelling home after completing a job in the early hours of the morning and noticed, in the dark, a truck being loaded with furniture from a house. Concerned by this incident he called Triple 000. The owner was not contactable at the time. Eventually it was discovered, that it was the son of the owner doing the removal work at night. The son was grateful this community was keeping a watchful eye out over his parent’s property. This is a great story highlighting the fact that there are people in our community who do care and are prepared to stand up and enquire when they see something out of the ordinary and take appropriate action to see that all is ok. If you are planning to do something out of the ordinary, or which others may find suspicious or concerning, let your neighbours or Neville the local policeman know, so that when it happens, no one needs to be concerned. It was great to see those of you who were able to attend the Christmas Dinner and final meeting for the year at Bellbridge. Please remember the busy time of Christmas and holidays will be with us soon so please keep an eye out for each other; be it at home, on the road or in the water. Your Peninsula Neighbourhood Watch team are looking forward to working with you and our community to keep our area, a safe and a happy place to live in 2015 and beyond. Have a safe, happy & healthy Christmas. Ross W. Mitchell, Area Co-ordinator PNHW

February 18 – Granya Hall 6.30pm Sausage Sizzle 7.30pm Meeting 8.30 - 9.00pm Supper. th May 20 - Bethanga Hall 6.30pm Sausage Sizzle 7.30pm Meeting 8.30 - 9.00pm Supper. th August 19 – Talgarno Primary School 6.30pm Sausage Sizzle 7.30pm Meeting 8.30 - 9.00pm Supper. th November 18 – Bellbridge Community Centre 7.00pm Meeting 7.30pm Christmas Dinner Hope to see you there and why not suggest to a friend or neighbour that they come along too!!!.

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We want your help to refresh our presence by replacing your old NHW gate sign with new ones. We want to remind visitors (good and bad) and ourselves we are a Neighbourhood Watch Community and we are committed to having a community that is a safe place to live and we are watching out for each other. We have new metal signs, and the soft plastic signs with tie tags, that are free and we ask you to attach these to your gate or fence please. You don’t have to be on a rural property to use a NHW sign. Let the children (and the potential crime makers) see them on their way to school, ask questions, and learn that we are watching out for each other. More New Gate Signs will soon be available from Bethanga, Bellbridge & Granya Stores and Bethanga Police Station.

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Peninsula Police Report Crime Stats for TOW1 for 01/08/14 to 31/10/14 7/08/14 Report of Theft of Tree Guards. The Kurrajongs Camping Area, Mt Lawson. Between 3.30pm on 22/07/14 & 12.30pm 25/07/14 unknown offenders removed various tree guards from new works. Value $460.00. Nil suspects. 04/09/14 Report of Theft From Motor Car. Boat Ramp Lake Road, Bellbridge. Between 1.00pm and 2.00pm 04/09/14 Vehicle left at the boat ramp locked. Unknown offenders entered vehicle. No sign of forced entry. $11.00 in coin stolen from within. Nil suspects. 01/09/14 Report of Use Carriage Service to Menace & Stalking, Murray River Road, Granya. Between 09/03/14 & 26/08/14 known suspect used telephone to menace and stalk another person. Accused person interviewed and charged. Wodonga Magistrates Court date pending. 14/10/14 Report of a Fire. Private residence in Carlisle Street, Granya. Between 9.15pm & 9.45pm 13/10/14 unknown cause of a fire at a shed on private property. Value Not known. Investigation ongoing.. Regards, Neville BARROW - Leading Senior Constable 25254 Bethanga Police Station, 1 Bethanga Bay Road, Bethanga, VIC 3691 DX: 219763 email: neville.barrow@police.vic.gov.au phone: (02) 60 264204 | fax: (02) 60 264600 | Mobile: 0417722952

Summer is here!!!! Well the warm weather has certainly arrived and by the time you read this it will actually be the Summer season. Great for the water sport lovers and all the bikini wearing sun craving babes, but in reality it is a dangerous time of year. It is the time when all the nasties come out of hiding. It really is a time to be very aware of your surroundings. The first thing that comes to my mind is the Sun!! Yes, the Sun, number one culprit for danger  People are quite blasé about it and don’t slip, slop and slap a hat on! Skin Cancer kills so so many more people a year than snake bites and the numbers are constantly growing! How many friends do you know who have had skin cancers removed? Do you always apply sunscreen when you are going outdoors, even “just” in the car? The sun still bites you there too! Please be vigilant starting this summer, always put sunscreen on yourself and your family when going outdoors, and wear a hat if possible. Let us make a concerted effort to cut down the numbers in this area at least.

Another nasty is the Mosquito which carries all sorts of germs with it, depending on what it has had a feed from recently before you!!! Apart from the nasty bites which some people have an allergic reaction to, you can also get Ross River Virus, Dengue Fever, Viral Meningitis to name just a few and these can be extremely debilitating illnesses. So protect yourselves against mosquito bites as they as not just annoying little mozzies. PS. They are attracted to black clothing!! Snakes are prevalent this year. They were out early and in town we had already had brown and red belly black snakes before November. I know already of two dear pets lost to snake bites. If you do happen to be at home and hear your animal barking madly, get out there quick smart! With the very hot and dry summer we are in for, comes a High Fire Danger period. Have you prepared your homes and properties? Cleared away debris and any burnable materials from around your home area? Hoses working and at the ready, pumps checked and working? Do you have a “Bush Fire Plan” prepared? Do you have your personal documents, medication scripts, insurance pares etc in a small bag or case, ready to grab if you need to leave at a moment’s notice? These are the things that could make a huge difference when you are in a state of panic!

November Community Meeting and Christmas tea at Bellbridge was a most enjoyable evening, especially having the chance to welcome new residents to Peninsula NHW. Thanks for the delicious salads and sweets. The importance of community security was emphasised at the meeting ....if you see something unusual please note the particulars, such as: number of people, make and colour of vehicle, time of sighting, movement of livestock, open gate, vehicle plate number etc. then please call Policeman Neville or 000 (Triple zero) immediately. Reminder. If you are going to be away from your residence over Christmas have you let your neighbours know and Policeman Nev? If not please do, including a contact number and dates of absence. For EMERGENCY, call 000 (triple zero) or 112 (from your mobile phone) These calls are free.

Wishing all our readers a Very Merry Christmas and Wonderful New Year

Thanks for helping keep our community a safe place to live; from all the team at Peninsula Neighbourhood Watch....see you in 2015.

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CLUBS AND GROUPS

To manage heat exhaustion, lay the casualty down and protect them from the environment, provide sips of cool water and cool the body. Call 000.

BERRINGA CERT In an Emergency call 000 The CERT Committee and team are heartened by the response from the community, clubs and local businesses to the appeal to provide two public access defibrillators in Bethanga and Bellbridge. The response has enabled CERT to provide three defibrillators with security cabinets for two. See article on front page. We thank everyone who contributed. First Aid for Summer Hazards Heat Stress The body’s normal core temperature is around 37 degrees. When the body starts to overheat, other mechanisms such as increased circulation to the skin and sweating result, as the body attempts to maintain the core temperature. If too much fluid or salt is lost, heat exhaustion will result. As the weather warms up we need to take extra care of our bodies. Remember to try and consume more fluids (especially water) to replenish those lost due to sweating or increased circulation. In extreme cases it is possible to suffer from heat exhaustion. Typical signs and symptoms are a weak rapid pulse, profuse sweating, nausea, vomiting, headache, muscle cramps and thirst.

Snakebite • Call 000 if snakebite is suspected. • Treatment is pressure bandaging and immobilisation. Venom of Australian snakes moves through the lymph system which in turn relies on muscle activity in the limb for effective flow. Forcing an uphill flow in an immobile limb with a constrictive bandage applied impedes snake venom flow through the lymph system. Apply a firm bandage over the site and up the limb - from fingers or toes up as far as you can go. The bandage must be tight without stopping circulation to the limb. • Remove any jewellery on the effected limb. • Mark the bandaged limb approximately where the bite location is to assist with later swabbing and venom identification. A cut can be made in that part of the bandage and the bite swabbed without any other part of the bandage being disturbed. • Keep the person very still, splint the limb if possible. If practical, position the patient in a legs-down position, semi-recumbent or (where an upper limb is affected) with the arm slung downward to the side of the body. Attempt to keep the bite in a position below the heart at all times, thus using gravity to assist with slowing the spread of venom to the central circulation. • Stay with the person and check circulation to fingers and toes. Take note of the time the bandage was applied. It may be easier to apply the bandage over clothes rather than trying to remove them. Do NOT wash the bite, cut the bite, apply a tourniquet or try to catch the snake. Keep well, Julie Miller Team Leader Berringa CERT juliemiller@skymesh.com.au 6020 1107

BETHANGA ANGLER’S CLUB Just a reminder that members can weigh fish in at the Bethanga Hotel at any time and we would like to hear from anyone who would like to become a member. Happy Fishing, CATCHYA soon Brian 6026 4214

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BETHANGA CRICKET CLUB Cricket season is well under way. Bethanga has A and B Grade senior sides in the Cricket Albury Wodonga Association, playing in the District Division. We, as a club, welcome new members Andrew Locke, Jaydon Cannon, Mark Fraser, David Hovey (an old member), plus Ken Dube has returned. A Grade has won 2 out of 4 games and is lying 4th on the ladder. B Grade (the older team) has won 5 out of 7 games and is third on the ladder – great start teams! Congratulations go to Dylan Cordingley, who cracked 109 not out (his first century) in the 3rd A Grade game. Unfortunately, he departs the club before Christmas, due to Army commitments. Good luck for the future, Dylan. A group of the younger generation played indoor cricket, pre-season at MLIS in a 6-a-side team in Division 2 and won the Grand Final – congratulations.

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BETHANGA ACTION GROUP It is that time of year again when we start to wind down heading to Christmas and enjoying summer in our area. Our last meeting for the year will be on Tuesday 9 December at 7:00pm and after a short meeting along with members of the Bethanga Hall Committee, we will enjoy a barbecue and some socialising.

Back (left to right): Bradley Taylor, Trent Sirl and Jonathon Dudley Front (left to right): Brodie Sirl, Dylon Cordingley and Matt Blake

Also the club has been fortunate enough to gain the skills and experience of a past player of the club in Bob Singline to be a non-playing coach for the season - so welcome Bob. So far the season has been good with players interchanging between A and B Grades and vice versa. Our new committee consists of: President Brodie Sirl Vice-President Marg Sirl Secretary Jess Campbell Treasurer Jo Ollington

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If anyone out there is looking for a game of cricket, please contact either Brodie or Marg. Cheers and Merry Christmas. Marg Sirl

Since the last Community News edition we have been fund raising for a number of improvements in the community. First on the agenda was to organise window blinds in the Bethanga Hall. This has been done and we are pleased with the results. Sunjan in Albury were very efficient in advising us and installing them. We now have a Notice Board with information regarding events at the Bethanga Hall, located to the right of the front entrance. The lovely Ladies from the local CWA contributed to this and it is appreciated. Next on our list is a Picnic Table in the Hall grounds as many visitors stop to use the public facilities, read our signs of history in Bethanga and enjoy a cuppa. The garden has been tidied up and the conifers planted are doing very well and it will be a pleasant spot to stop when all is finished. We have Graham and Peter to thank for keeping the grounds tidy. We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and do come along to any of our meetings, we do not put any pressure on you and would welcome some new ideas.

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Our first meeting in the New Year will be Tuesday 10 February at Bethanga Hall supper room 7:30pm. Di Schmidt 6026 4325 Judi Maynard 6026 4007 Dave Elder 6026 4363

PENINSULA MEN’S SHED The men gather at the shed from 9:00am every Wednesday and all new members are welcome. The shed is located in Sirl Street, Bethanga (the old Shire depot). For further information phone 6026 4418 Bob Price, Acting President

BETHANGA RECREATION RESERVE SR500 WEEKEND Everybody in the SR500 club had a fantastic weekend, and enjoyed the food, company and activities. From all the feedback from members, it seems they really enjoyed the weekend. Thanks so much to all the people who contributed to the preparation and during the event to make it the most successful one in 13 years. As always they enjoyed the cooking, thanks to Shane, and everyone who helped, in the lead up to, and on the weekend of the event, I feel very humble. Thanks to the band, Brett Gilbee and all for a fantastic performance at such short notice. The weekend was an interesting exercise for the committee given that we have always relied on one or two people in the past, and given other commitments they were not able to attend. Also thanks very much to Brett Martin for doing the bar work and lead up things. I wish I could put every individuals name in here, but would end up with too many pages, but you know who you are, so thankyou. Before the event we put in a walkway bridge with funds previously obtained to improve access to the pub and shop. This benefited both businesses based on feedback received. The SR500 Club have vowed to come back again next year, which is really nice, and says something about how much they appreciate the community and visiting the town. Hopefully we can improve on the foundations for an even better event next year. BETHANGA CREEK GRANT (LOCAL LANDSCAPING ENHANCEMENT GRANT) Thanks to Matthew Gill and his wife for all their hard work applying for the grant, as well as all the groups and departments involved. D.E.P.I will be getting back to us to sign off on time schedules on what needs doing. The grant includes weed control, walking path, seats and drainage, and barbeque area, shelters including concrete floors, and further improving of other aspects of the Recreational Reserve as well as adding a little wetland.

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TOWONG COUNCIL The Towong Council has been very supportive of the Bethanga Recreational Reserve in many ways. This includes installing a sign to prevent rubbish dumping which we are very grateful for, as it has stopped it from occurring. This is a huge relief for the committee members who would have to clean up the mess in the past at their own cost. The Council is currently working on the main entrance to make it wider, safer and more stable. A big thankyou to the Council for all their help. We have put in for a grant for a revamp at the recreational reserve and will hear in due course how that goes, so fingers crossed. This will be of benefit to the whole community, if successful. Thanks to Adam Dyde for all his hard work, which nobody sees. Also a big thankyou to all community groups and individuals for their input and letters of support. Also a reminder that the Committee election is coming up in January next year, in the past few months I’ve seen some evidence of people with a cross section of talents and work ethic, as well as hopefully others with certain skill sets and work ethic, who are encouraged to come forward to nurture this public place for the community. If you’d like any information or information on becoming a future committee member, contact Bethanga Rec Reserve through Adam Dyde or David Elder. Cheers, Dave Elder Dave: 0408 281 006 Adam: 0400 227 422 Email: bethangareserve@gmail.com MEETING DATES: Wednesday 28 January 2015, 7:00pm (AGM) Recreation Reserve Hire Fee Local (individual) day hire - $100 Community group (non-profit) day hire - $50 Bond $100, refundable Non local hire fee – negotiable For hiring enquiries, please contact Dave Elder 0408 281 006

TALGARNO CFA Don’t forget the monthly BBQ held at the fire shed at 6:00pm on the second Friday of each month. Greg Hayes

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6.30 AM to 7 PM Monday to Saturday. Breakfast if ordered. 8.30 AM to 7 PM Sunday and later for food orders. General provisions, newspapers and magazines. Fuel --- last fuel before Walwa. Local agent for Elgas 45 kg bottles supplied to properties. Refills and Swap and Go Dine In or Takeaway Tea, cappuccino and soft drinks Sandwiches (Toasted if required). Fish and chips, potato cakes, calamari and a host of other wonderful delicacies - menu board in shop. A children's playground next door makes for a wonderful family experience. Please make food orders as early as possible, stating a pick up time, this maintains optimum quality and temperature of food. Please ring for orders and enquiries 6026 4215.

BETHANGA CFA Fire calls 000 Burn Notifications VICFIRE 1800 668 511 Victorian Bush Fire Information 1800 240 667 All peninsular Fire Units - UHF 10 INCIDENTS 28 Oct 0958 hrs Call: Structure Fire (False Alarm) Good member turnout with two trucks. Visitor saw and photographed what appeared to be a house fire but was a controlled burn, which was being monitored by Tanker 1, in front of a distant house. PREPARATIONS FOR THE FIRE SEASON The Brigade has commenced roadside burning in order to reduce fire danger but has been hampered by weather and particularly by restricted Towong Shire funding for Traffic Control. This means that the Brigade will not be able to complete our planned Township Protection Burning this year. The Brigade Management Team will be liaising with Council in order to ensure a better outcome next year. FIRE RESTRICTIONS Fire Restrictions for Towong Shire commenced on Monday 24 November 2014. The fire danger even before then has already ranged between low and very high. This only goes to show that fire danger is ever present and is not a consequence of a bureaucratic

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stroke of a pen! As of Monday 24 November, no fires should be lit without an appropriate permit and must also be attended at all times and extinguished. Fires that accidentally escape and cause damage to a neighbor’s property are viewed very seriously by the authorities. Please be very careful. The Brigade updates the fire danger signs at the Bethanga Bridge and the Bethanga Fire Station daily as required. This information is also available on the CFA web page: http://www.cfa.vic.gov. au/warnings-restrictions/totalfire-bans-and-ratings/. The CFA website also provides downloads of information such as the “Can I Can’t I” fire information brochure and the mobile phone “Fire Ready App” which provides info on fires in your selected area (sometimes faster than the Pagers!) PROPERTY INSPECTIONS The first round of property inspections in Bethanga and Bellbridge has been completed and some compliance notices have been issued. If you have received one, in interest of your own safety, please comply. Council is keen to ensure that these properties are cleared of hazardous material for the safety of the entire community. BETHANGA CREEK The Bethanga Creek between Bridge Street and the Recreation Reserve is a fire hazard. The Brigade has discussed the issue with the Rec Reserve Committee, Council and the DEPI who own the Creek. An Action Plan has been agreed and the Rec Reserve Committee will spray the

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Blackberries in the creek during the summer. DEPI will organise to burn the area in the autumn or spring with Brigade assistance. This area is considered to be the major fire hazard in the Bethanga Township. Everyone is asked to be especially careful in this area. BELLBRIDGE SLIP-ON The Brigade owned slip-on small tanker which is housed in Bellbridge, had an electrical issue during burning off a couple of weekends ago. The damage was extensive and appears to have been caused by a cable shorting out. The cost, which has to be carried by the Brigade, is $2047. The unit is expected to be back in service on the 21 November. OTHER BRIGADE ACTIVITIES The brigade organised fire awareness training at the Bethanga Primary School on 16 October, which was also attended by the

Talgarno Primary School students. In addition to hands on use of a tanker hose, the CFA demonstration bus was in attendance crewed by two trainers who gave the children simple and clear information about fire which was well received. The Brigade had previously provided school staff with practical fire training. On 19 October, the North East Small Farm Expo was held at the Bethanga Soldiers Memorial Hall. The Brigade set up a stall and provided information. We were assisted by the CFA’s Community Safety Rep, Maurine Pierre, who provided more information and an illustrated talk. PREPARATION AROUND YOUR PROPERTY  Clean out the gutters and keep them clean.  Keep the grass short around the house and buildings.  Remove any flammable rubbish lying around.  Check your firefighting equipment for serviceability.  Look around and assess your individual fire risks and discuss with your family and neighbours about what you are going to do if there is a fire. (This is a basic fire plan).  Check your Gas Barbeque equipment for leaks. FINALLY Remember that there is plenty

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of long, dry grass around. Be careful and have a safe summer. John Northey Captain, 6026 4574 or 0414 931 442 Jon O’Neill Secretary/Treasurer, 6026 4823 Jim Jefferies Community Safety Liaison, 6026 4166

HUME BOAT CLUB We welcome the Hume Boat Club to the Berringa Community News. The President lives in Bellbridge and the club is keen to attract local members. (See ad) ed

We have quite a few things happening around the club over the next few months - some terrific news to kick off. Upgrade to grounds Towong Shire’s Bellbridge Master Plan is now taking shape, Council have secured certain funds and the Boat Club will be a recipient of part of the area and foreshore improvements planned. Council, the Master Plan advisers and Goulburn Murray Water have held a few meetings with members of the committee over the past few months to advise what will be taking place around Bellbridge, and we now have works starting from November through to February 2015. Overall we believe the boat club will benefit from these works which will be upgrading and beautifying the Bellbridge township and the foreshore. Listed below are a few of the improvements that will be happening to the boat club grounds: •

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New bollards at the boat club entrance

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New uniform signage along the foreshore, Hume Boat Club signs, ramp signs and road signs

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Improvements to drainage along vehicle access roads and paths

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Landscaping with native vegetation along foreshore, near clubhouse and surrounds

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The works will start to take place over the next few weeks, please be mindful that all vehicles use the existing roads as much as possible, this is for your

safety and the safety of others. We apologise for any inconvenience to members but I am sure all members will be very happy with the end result. Christmas Carols Christmas Carols are being held at the Boat Club again this year, on Sunday 7th December, presented by the Jingle Bellbridge Singers and organised by the Rotary Club of Bellbridge Lake Hume, who donate funds to local charities. Carols start at 6.30pm and Rotary members organise a barbeque. A gold coin donation allows you to enjoy a sausage, onions, coleslaw and canned soft drink. Santa usually arrives between 7.30 – 8.00pm and gives all the children a lolly bag. Come along, bring your chairs and enjoy the fun. Everyone is welcome. New Year’s Eve This is a terrific family night and we have booked GGDJ again. This year Garry the DJ will also have his wood fired pizza oven operating on the night. He makes a variety of excellent pizzas for a small fee. So join in the fun at our New Year’s Eve Family night, the event is free, just byo your chair, refreshments, nibbles, money for pizzas, and come and enjoy a fantastic relaxing evening. This evening is open to all members, family and friends and local residents. See you there. General news No more dumping of greenwaste at the boat club please, we are unable to burn off from now until the fire season is over. Please take time to check out the new kitchen in the clubrooms, we still have a little fine tuning to do but it has come up a treat. While in the clubrooms you may notice a new ski display on the wall, this excellent piece of work was kindly donated by Ron Bruton, many thanks to Ron, it

MEMBERSHIP NOW AVAILABLE Members benefits *Secure gate entrance (key access). *Double width boat ramp. *BBQ and shelters. *Public toilets. *Club rooms available for members use. *Club rooms available for function hire (members hire only). *Members functions held year round. *Great location for all types of boating. Membership forms available on website www.humeboatclub.com or Membership forms and keys available from Bellbridge Lake Hume Store ph 6026 4001

Contact Russell Huon 02 6026 4531 Jan Bennie 02 6026 4512 PO Box 401 Albury NSW 2640

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looks terrific. If you have any queries, please email me on rlhuon@ bigpond.com or call, committee member contacts are on our website www.humeboatclub.com.au

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Citizen of the year Young Citizen of the year Event of the year Community participation

Nominations close on 24 December 2014. Nomination Forms detailing the awards and criteria are available by Russell Huon contacting Rotarian Andrew Christy on 6025 4338. President Lake Hume Cycle Challenge

Safe boating, hope you all enjoy the season.

PARCEL COURIER SERVICE As your local Postal Licensee, I am also able to pick up parcels from Snow White in Albury and any parcel from Australia Air Express in Wodonga and deliver them as part of my normal run. I service the following areas: Bandiana-Killara-Ebden-Bonegilla-Hume WeirBellbridge-Bethanga-Springdale and Talgarno Parcels can also be collected from the Bethanga Post Office. Prices start from $3.50 per parcel depending on size Contact Laurie Scott on

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The Rotary Club will be conducting its 16th annual cycle ride on Saturday 21 February 2015. There will be a choice of three rides; Entry fee includes en-route refreshments and barbeque. 133 km Granya Grind start time is 7.00am cost $60 online and $70 late 100 km Tallangatta Tour start at 8.00am cost $60 online and $70 late 40 km Weir Wall Waddle start at 9.00am cost $50 online and $60 late There will also be a 5 or 9 km Family ride-walk start at 9.30am cost $15 online and $20 late. All the rides are escorted and have the same start/finish at Australia Park, Albury. Spot prizes are awarded and monies raised are donated to a local charity. Riders of varying levels of fitness and ability can safely experience the wonderful scenery of our region and enjoy complimentary sausage sandwiches, soft drink, water melon and cake.

or 0407 567 600 Contact Snow White Bus Depot 6021 4368 ROTARY CLUB OF BELLBRIDGE LAKE HUME Christmas Celebrations The Rotary Club of Bellbridge Lake Hume will conduct its annual Christmas Carols on Sunday 7 December at the Hume Boat Club site, Bellbridge, commencing at 6.30pm. Santa will arrive between 7.30 and 8.00pm, handing out lollies and the traditional Ho-Ho. Sausages and soft drinks are available for the traditional gold coin donation. Australia Day Celebrations The Rotary Club will be conducting its annual Australia Day celebrations on Monday 26 January 2015 at the Bellbridge Community Centre commencing with breakfast at 8.00am. After a hearty breakfast [provided free courtesy of the Rotary Club and Towong Shire Council], the official ceremonies will following with the raising of the flag, guest speakers and presentation of the community awards. The Club is seeking nominations from the community for the following categories:

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Bellbridge Lake Hume Store Under New Management!! Trading Hours Monday to Friday : 7am to 7pm Saturday & Sunday: 8am to 7pm

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Battered Sav’s Chicko Roll Spring Roll Corn Jacks Wing Dings Chicken Nuggets Pies/Sausage Rolls Souvlakis - Lamb or Chicken  Chicken Chilli Tenders  Chicken and Garlic Balls  And much more

We also do toasted sandwiches, meat and salad sandwiches and rolls, coffee and tea. We have a wide range of alcohol and groceries. Fresh bakery breads available. Orders welcome for rolls and other types of breads. Try our fresh cakes and apple pies. Weekly specials will be posted on the boards outside the shop. Papers available 7 days a week!!

Contact Colin on 0438 264 365 or email: lakeride@bigpond.net.au FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND REGISTRATION PLEASE GO TO WEBSITE: www.lakehumeclassic.com.au or contact a Rotarian associated with the Bellbridge Club. Regards Andrew Christy

RAY’S CARPET CLEANING Situated in Talgarno Many years experience Not steam cleaning or dry cleaning Fantastic results guaranteed Call Ray Dawson on: 0409 455 477 or 6020 1282 BETHANGA PONY CLUB & ADULT RIDING GROUP This group is in the process of reforming after a few years in recess. For more information contact

Tracey Jackson 6026 4030

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Wunderbar will remove and replace your Windows and Doors, or double glaze existing windows. Choose from a large range of styles, and thermal glass Browse through our Showroom at: 1A Osburn Street Wodonga Also available: shower-screens, flyscreens, security doors, mirrors, ward robe doors, stacker and bi-fold doors, glass bricks, balustrade/fencing, decking, veranda enclosures with glass or shade cloth/PVC in a new unique style, and more…

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TALGARNO AND DISTRICT BRANCH CWA The Talgarno and District Branch of CWA is in recess for 12 months with the view to closing. Contact members below for further information President: Mrs Elizabeth Schmidt 6059 4253 Secretary: Mrs Janet Coker-Godson 6026 4269 Treasurer: Mrs Deidre Bawden 0409 673 534

LAKE HUME SOCCER CLUB For more information on the club and our activities call Roland Linssen (President) 0412 085 690 or Helen Wilson (Secretary) 6026 4404.

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BETHANGA GOLF CLUB New members and visitors are most welcome to come along and join us at one of the hidden gems of North East Victorian Golf. Brett Gilbee – Captain

TALGARNO TENNIS CLUB Our club welcomes any individuals and families who would like to have a hit, regardless of whether you call yourself a tennis player or not! If you are interested in having some good fun on Saturday afternoon and getting to know some of the locals from Talgarno and around the district, then please come and join us. To express your interest in playing call Jarrod Stephenson on 0417 228 445 or Alicia Phillips on 6072 9512. We are also encouraging anyone interested in a social hit and some coaching tips or giving their children the opportunity for some practice and some coaching tips, to come down to the courts on a Sunday afternoon at 3pm and stay on for a BYO BBQ dinner or wood fired pizzas. Everyone is welcome to join us. Brendan Pearson Co-Secretary 0408 610 277 talgarnotc@gmail.com www.facebook.com/talgarnotc

EXERCISE CLASSES Want to lose weight or improve your level of fitness? Why not try our fitness classes? These continue to run at the Talgarno Hall on most evenings and have proven to be very popular. Classes begin at 7:00pm on Sundays and Tuesdays and 7.30 on Thursday nights. All sessions run approximately 1 hour and cost is a minimal $2. There are additional sessions on most other evenings from 7:00pm by arrangement. Most sessions are aerobic circuits. Equipment now includes a running machine, exercise bike and recumbent bike (both with heart monitors), cross trainer and an array of hand weights, fit balls, medicine balls, a kick bag and other ancillary equipment. Come and enjoy the fun. New members are always welcome. You work at your own pace in a friendly group atmosphere. For more information, contact David or Vicki on 6020 1147 (just leave a message on the answering machine if they can’t get to the phone).

POLE WALKERS On Wednesdays at 10am (9am in summer), a group of locals meet to walk with poles around the scenic spots of our peninsula. Pole walking uses up approx. 20% more calories than just ordinary walking and you use approx. 80% more of your body muscles. You feel terrific at the end of an hour, not only from the exercise but the friendly company. If you wish to become a pole walker call. Di Schmidt 6026 4325 Shirley Eddington 6026 4330

BETHANGAIBELLBRIDGE EXERCISE GROUP Gentle Strength and Balance Exercises Where: Bethanga Hall When: Tuesday Time: 2.00pm Cost: $4 Warm Water Exercises every six weeks BENEFITS OF EXERCISE • Reduces INCIDENCE OF FALLS and FALL RELATED INJURIES • Lessens ARTHRITIS PAIN • Improves bone density in people with OSTEOPOROSIS • Is effective in improving glycaemic control in 24

patients with TYPE 2 DIABETES • Improves SOCIAL LIFE and helps maintain INDEPENDENCE • Acts as an ANTIDEPRESSANT in depressed people and improves MOOD and ANXIETY Di Schmidt 6026 4325 Jennie Miller, Angela Stephenson, Tallangatta Health Service 6071 5200

CRAFT GROUP

Looking for a plasterer to fix holes, do extensions or renovations? Give

PETER JACKSON a call on 02 6026 4040

NSW Licence 41348C

Held on the last Friday of the month. Come and share ideas and enjoy each other’s company. For further information contact: Joan Elliot 6020 1177

CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Anglican - Holy Trinity Services held 2nd and 4th Sundays of the Month - 9.30am followed by morning tea. All Visitors Welcome. Baptism/Christening by Appointment. Special Christmas Day Service at 9.00am Jeanine Pearce 6026 4243 Annie Berber 0419 407 420 Catholic - St Francis Assistant Priest is now Fr. Bernie Agustines. Mass times: Mass is the 2nd Sunday of every month at 12 noon, with the option of lunch at the Bethanga Pub afterwards.

Learn Taekwondo for self defence, fitness or sport

Talgarno Community Hall Thursday 6pm -7.30pm FIRST LESSON FREE Instructor David Cottee

3rd Dan (Kukkiwon certified) NCAS Level 1 Coach Senior First Aid

Adult Fitness Sessions Tuesday, Thursday 7.30pm Sunday 7- 8pm

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Wises Creek Talgarno Landcare Group NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME Julie Miller Secretary 6020 1107 Jim de Hennin President 6020 1136 Hugh Dunchue Treasurer 6026 4715 wctlandcaregroup@gmail.com

Bethanga Landcare Group Since our last catch up our group has been very busy behind the scenes preparing to implement some of our core projects including applications for grants to assist our members and fund community projects for 2015. We congratulate Alex Knight for her very successful “What’s Croaking” evening where more than 40 people attended the walk and talk event. The opportunity to learn about and listen to the dusk chorus of our frogs, a sausage sizzle was also thoroughly enjoyed by all those who attended. Unfortunately we have had to postpone our “Spotlight Walk” until the New Year, so please keep your ears and eyes open for the new date. Matt Gill will be presenting an evening where you will have the opportunity to learn about and see many of the native mammals in our area. We are pleased to announce that through our tree give away and National Tree Day, almost 1500 trees have been planted at 15 different locations. A job well done by all those involved. Please note that the new “Bethanga and District Landcare Group” signs will soon be installed. Please take note of the contact details and web address to ensure that you don’t miss out on what’s happening in 2015. With summer now upon us, it is time to refamiliarise yourself with your property, so go for a walk and identify those weeds that have suddenly sprung to life after being dormant during the winter. It is up to you to take the necessary action now to slow down the spread of Blackberries, St John’s Wort, Paterson’s Curse, Skeleton Weed and

the like. Your actions over the next few months will assist in keeping the peninsula clear of these noxious but controllable weeds. Bethanga Landcare Group also took part in the recent Small Farm Field Day at the Bethanga Hall. We were able to talk to members of the community about the things that we are trying to achieve in the local area. The field day had a huge range of stands that showcased our region well. Next year we have received some funding to do strategic planning for our group. It has been a while since our last strategic plan and we will be looking for community input to give us direction for the future. Please feel free to contact us for any further information. If you would like to get your name on the Bethanga Landcare distribution list please email Roger at roger@scotsalbury.nsw.edu.au and he will add you. Information about events, meetings, happenings etc. are periodically sent out to keep everyone in the picture. Bethanga Landcare Group points of contact: President Roger Barrows 0400 264 079 Treasurer David Cooper 0417 042 616 Secretary Sandra Gilbee Community Projects Leon Helmrich 0419 233 265 On behalf of the Bethanga Landcare Group, we would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your families are safe and happy Christmas and festive season. We look forward to seeing you all next year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Bethanga and Landcare Group

Jamie Swinnerton Electrical Pty Ltd 461 Lake Road Bethanga

Electrical Licence Numbers. Vic 13611 NSW 147315C

Specialising in domestic, commercial, industrial, rural, underground, safety switches etc. Phone 0419 419 048 After Hours 6026 4140 Fax 6026 4130

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Small Farm Field Day in Bethanga 19 October 2014

Landcare information & displays

How to look after the backyard chooks Display of energy usage of different lights

Opportunities to play with the firetruck and indigenous plant information How to shear a sheep

Plenty of cute baby animals and birds

Rebecca Caspar

Mobile Hairdresser

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Children’s Groups Playgroup Community Early-years Childcare (FARMS) for children, continues to operate at the Talgarno Hall every Tuesday and Thursday. Hours of operation are 9.00am to 5 00pm. This is a wonderful opportunity for young children to interact and socialise with others in a relaxed atmosphere.For more information call 6056 4399 or go to www. awcc.edu.au/CommunityEarly-yearsChildcare

Playgroup is on every Monday from 10am until about lunch time in line with Victorian school terms. Everyone is welcome, we have a range of ages from 18 months to 5 years. We enjoy the use of a fantastic range of toys and creative materials, and the mums enjoy a nice hot cuppa as well. Playgroup is free!!

Maternal & Child Health

You can purchase a $25 membership to Playgroup Victoria ,optional (this includes insurance).

The service is under the care of the Towong Shire. The service at the Bellbridge Community Centre is open on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. There is an open consultation from 9 am until 12 noon, followed by afternoon home visits. Friday afternoon consultations are also available by appointment. For enquiries and appointments, please phone Trudi Ellis 0417 535 978 or 6026 4228 (on Bellbridge days).

We meet at alternating venues, so just give Simone a call to find out where we will be meeting next. See you there! Contact: Simone Eddington Mobile: 0404 223 051 Phone: 02 6026 4763

Berringa Kindergarten

Berringa Kindergarten children have been learning about being safe in many aspects of their world. A highlight was the visit of the Coast Guard, who met us all at the lake in their boat. The children learnt when they needed to wear lifejackets, and how the Coast Guard works. They were really intrigued to learn that there were beds in the boat! Coming up will be a CFA Fire Truck visit to the kindergarten.

Orientation Day for next year’s children is Wednesday 17th December. If you have any enquiries phone the kindergarten on 02 60264373 or send an email to me on : Christine. cameron@towong.vic.gov.au Thank you, Christine Cameron. Director

The children’s interests have included learning about numbers, creating things at the woodwork table, making pipelines with water in the sandpit, and creating muddy concoctions in the Mud Kitchen! Grandparents/Special Friend Morning was enjoyed by everyone as they joined in the different educational activities. We have started the Transition To School visits with Bethanga and Talgarno Primary Schools; the highlight has been travelling on the bus and the playground ! Enrolments for 2015 are slowly coming in :

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Bethanga Primary School News

As we fast approach the end of another successful year, we have a lot to look back on and celebrate as well as looking forward with great anticipation and excitement. BUT, til then, there are lots of exciting things still to do before that jolly, red man comes down our chimney. Events and experiences over the past three months have included; •

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Bob, Bruce and Duncan from the Bethanga Men’s Shed have continued with their weekly woodworking project with six of our senior students. The last projects were greatly received by the Dads’ as the students made tool boxes. We wish Bob a speedy recovery as the students (and staff) miss you.

and Talgarno went to Gould in Albury for this programme.

our students do in a day. I was exhausted writing them down.

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Arts Festival - Our students were the best performers on the day by far. Chelsea has really worked hard presenting this well-rehearsed and polished performance and Miss Christie’s dance troop were fantastic.

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Year 5 & 6 Camp - The kids that attending raved about the camp and said it was the best camp ever!

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We said goodbye to Chelsea and wished her all the best in Queensland. She will be missed.

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Rural Expo - We provided the BBQ on this day and we were very pleased with the outcome.

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Term four - Jenny arrived back from her travels around Australia.

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Bluearth continued with a parent information session.

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School review completed with extremely favourable comments about our school and all that we are providing to our amazing children!

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Upper Murray Division AthleticsAlex W., Casey, Joe, Aiden, Charlotte M., Alex J., Mitchell, Amy S., Sienna, Alana, Carly and Gavin competed. Casey, Charlotte and Mitchell made it through to the next stage at Epping in Melbourne; Casey came 3rd in the 200 metres heat and 7th in the 800 metres. Mitchell came 5th in the long jump and Charlotte couldn’t go due to an injury.

Indonesian Day at Tallangatta where the students experienced a range of activities including mask making, riding in a Becaks, art activities and learning a dance. At the end of the day, all groups got up on stage and performed their dance in a variety of colourful costumes. •

Miss Sarah Griffiths began working in the senior room as Ross is away all term.

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Melbourne Cup Calcutta - Again a great success. Thanks to Lawrence and Carolyn Packer and Bruce Mitchell for his expert commentary. The money raised will go to buying a filtered water bubbler for the kids.

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Swimming Program - Bethanga

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Peace Flame Ceremony (Ribbons of Peace). This was held on the Lincoln Causeway and it was a symbolic coming together of Victorian and NSW schools. Our students sang “Imagine” and it made the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. It was beautiful.

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Kanga Cricket - Bethanga and Talgarno schools entered five teams. It was a great day and we were so proud of our students as the sportsmanship and behaviour was fantastic. A big thank you to Mick as he had to umpire a few matches.

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Transition days have begun for both the new foundation students (we welcome Ayden, Eli, Harper, Isabelle, Marnie and Morpheus) and the new Year 7’s.

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Life Ed Van.

Still To Come Please put these dates in your calendar. 7 December - Carols by Candlelight at Bellbridge 9 December – State Wide Transition Day- New Foundation students will stay the whole day and our Year 6’s who are off to Tallangatta Secondary 11 December - Year 6 Graduation at Café Borellas 17 December –School Concert at the Bethanga Hall And the big ones ....... 19 December 2014 –Last day of school for 2014

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October was “Walk to School” month. The Towong Shire ran this program but instead of us walking to school (thank goodness), we wore pedometers around the school for the day. It was interesting to see how many steps

29 January 2015 –First day of School for 2015 We would just like to take this opportunity to thank the students, parents, staff and community members for all their help and support this year and look forward to their continued involvement in 2015.

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Talgarno Primary School “Providing a Quality Education in a Caring Environment.” www.talgarnops.vic.edu.au

www.facebook.com/talgarnoprimaryschool

ph 6020 1143

It’s A Bright Future For Talgarno Primary School Population Growth At Talgarno Primary School ! Our school has had a very busy and successful year. We are open for business next year and have a bright future due to the commitment of locals and a few new families choosing to support their local school. The students have had a great year; every one of them has improved in their learning and can prove it! They have been involved in tracking their own progress and setting goals for future learning.

tales, Myths, Legends and Dreamtime stories. The topic has really engaged the students they have written fantastic fairy tales. Do you know one about a local couple and their wedding? The school has certainly offered a comprehensive range of extracurricular activities

This term the integrated topic for learning is Fairy

• Swimming • Indonesian Group Day (with our cluster schools) • Country Fire Authority Van • Marc Van sessions @ Bethanga Primary school fortnightly • Sailing program

Talgarno Primary School

• Life Education Van

Celebration

• Kindergarten visit

Wednesday Dec 17

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• Cooking program • Science program • Year 6 Graduation

@ 6.pm

* Kids Water activities (wear bathers) *Santa *Carols *Balloon fun *Face painting * Food supplied * BYO drinks

Everyone Welcome Santa asks that his helpers shop for presents to the value of $10.00. His sack needs to contain presents wrapped and labelled!

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Antennas PDI Antennas Bookkeeping & Admin

0422 374 930

Rosalie Warde

6026 4450

Building and Trades Davis Sanders Homes Wunderbar – screens Complete Flooring Solutions Big River Roofing Red’s Carpentry Luke Turner Builder & Farmer Peter Jackson Plasterer Mark Jones Concrete Rendering Dave Walker Painter Steelwork Handyman - Josh

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Carpet Cleaning Ray’s Carpets Cleaning Cemeteries Bethanga – Lawrence Packer Granya – Michael Warnock Talgarno - Jane Wood Electrical Contractors

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Jamie Swinnerton Electrical George Stahl

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Equipment and machinery Tallangatta Construction & Maintenance

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Hotel Bethanga Hotel

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Hair & beauty Lorraine Craig – massage Rebecca Caspar Mobile

Hairdresser

Wilson-Nichol Hairdressing Justice of the Peace Rosalie Warde - Reg’n 12324

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Machinery Repairs Ken Merkel 6026 4389 6026 4881 Mick Childs Museum Granya Museum 6072 9534 Pest Control High Country Pest Control 0418 570 194 Public Halls & Community Centres Bellbridge - Towong Shire 6071 5100 Bethanga - Graham Maynard 6026 4007 Bethanga Rec Reserve David Elder 0408 281 006 Granya - Kaye Guilliamese 6072 9598 6020 1134 Talgarno - Anthea Redman Sport & Recreation Taekwondo Adult Fitness Pole Walking Craft Group Talgarno & District CWA Talgarno Tennis Club Bethanga Strength Training Bethanga Golf Club Bethanga Pony club Mens Shed Bethanga Rotary Bethanga Anglers Club Bethanga Music Club Bethanga Cricket Club Lake Hume Soccer Club Hume Boat Club Churches Holy Trinity, Bethanga St. Francis, Bethanga Transport Corryong Bus & Freight Laurie Scott – Parcel Service Wymah Ferry

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CLASSIFIEDS Our local classifieds reach 560 households or about 2000 people – just pop $2 (cash or stamps) and your details into an envelope, and send it to Berringa Community News, 341 Wises Creek Rd, Talgarno 3691.

FOR SALE. Slate Pool Table. Coin mechanism, requires new felt. $500 ono. At Bethanga Recreation Reserve. Tel. Brett (AH. 02 60264642). FOR SALE. Roll Top Desk. 7 drawer including 2 file, lockable top. Good condition. $399. Can assist with delivery 6026 4407 (Bethanga) Advertising rates have been fixed at 25c per sq. cm & classified ads at $2 each.

We would like to thank Laurie Scott, Lyn Whitehead, and Michael Wood for their on-going support in delivering the Berringa Community News If you have a story to tell or information to share with our community please contact one of the team. Alternatively you can email articles to info@ berringacommunitynews.com.au or post to 341 Wises Creek Road, Talgarno.

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Rotary Christmas carols Bellbridge Bethanga Action Group Christmas Meeting Talgarno CFA BBQ Bethanga Music Club Orientation Day Berringa Kindergarten Talgarno PS Celebration Bethanga PS Concert Last Day School Nominations close Australia day awards News Years Eve Hume boat Club

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Talgarno CFA BBQ Bethanga Music Club Australia day Celebration Bethanga Recreation Reserve AGM First day School

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Gymkhana AGM Bethanga Action Group Meeting Talgarno CFA BBQ Bethanga Music Club DEADLINE BERRINGA NEWS AUTUMN EDITION Achievement Program Neighbourhood Watch meeting Granya Lake Hume Cycle Challenge

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The editorial team of Berringa Community News wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas and New Year See us at www.berringacommunitynews.com.au Editing - Lea Casey, Julie Miller (6020 1107), Elizabeth Wood , Di Singline (6026 4248) Treasurer- Rhonda Sinclair (6026 4715), Proofreading- Kerrie Stephenson Berringa Community News is a community initiative. Published articles and advertisements are submitted by members of the community and as such are not necessarily the work or views of the editors.