2015 autumn

Berringa Community News

Autumn 2015

See us at www.berringacommunitynews.com.au

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

Australia Day 2015 The annual Australia Day ceremony was held in Bellbridge. See Rotary Club article in the Clubs and Groups section Rotary Club cooks up Breakfast Naval cadets raise the flag

Mary Northey - presented with Community Award Certificate

Guest speaker Ray Stubbs, former CEO of Albury City Council

The Peninsular Event Award was presented to the Bethanga Gymkhana committee

Cr David Wortmann, Mayor Towong Shire Council announces award recipients

COMMUNITY REPORTS

This section is for individuals in the community to share their stories, ideas, poems and reports about local happenings etc. Email items to info@berringacommunitynews.com .au or post/drop in to 341 Wises Creek Road, Talgarno.

THIS ISSUE COMMUNITY REPORTS

• Australia Day • Deconsecration of St Thomas’ • Another new local enterprise

REGULAR CONTRIBUTIONS

• Weather prospects • Becs Banter • Peninsula Neighbourhood Watch • Pub News

Deconsecration of St Thomas’ Talgarno On Sunday 5 January 2015, St Thomas Anglican Church held its last service at Talgarno. The service was well attended by the local residents. It was such a shame that the service didn’t recognise the wonderful efforts of the local community. It had very little to do or say about this very sad occasion, and little acknowledgment of the local christian community or to include the local christian community in the service. The church has now been sold and all its furniture removed. This was another disappointment as the local residents on that Sunday were told that the furniture was to be stored in Wodonga. Some residents would have liked the opportunity to buy some of this furniture which has sentimental value to them. Very soon after the furniture was sold in Wodonga without the local community’s knowledge or opportunity to buy.

The one good thing (thanks to local contacts) is that the plaques were collected, saved and will hopefully be installed in the Talgarno Hall. We also managed to relocate the rock and plaque that was placed outside the church to celebrate its Centenary in 2004 (thanks to Talgarno School Council for doing this). This bluestone rock had come from the quarry near Bethanga Bridge that was used to build the Hume Dam wall.

The Talgarno Church has help create many meaningful and wonderful memories for numerous community members; including funerals, weddings, christenings and confirmations. In 2002, so many communicants were confirmed that the service had to be held at the Talgarno Hall so as to accommodate everyone.

• COMMUNITY NOTICES

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

The church was a very important institution in Talgarno and provided an avenue for christian friendship and social get togethers.

It had a very strong Mother’s Union and a well attended Sunday school. It really was a community church, as the church membership diminished, so did these activities.

• 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 church community held many fundraising events and has raised money for many different charities in a variety of ways.

There have been cake stalls and garden parties among other things. These events were very well supported, by not only the church community, but the wider Talgarno community.

The Centenary celebrations in 2004 were fantastic and bought people together from near and far. The ball was a big success as well as the Sunday church service. Again the hall was transformed into a church for the Bishop to preside over. The photo is taken on this day with Mr Ray Merkel (long time Secretary of the Church), Rene Trewella (long time organist) and Bishop David Farrer.

Mrs Trewella would always play Elvis Presley’s” Love Me Tender” as the congregation was leaving the church. We can now say that “GOD (and Elvis) HAS LEFT THE BUILDING”.

Elizabeth Wood

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Childcare Service at Talgarno Hall Did you know that Berringa residents have access to two full days of childcare per week at Talgarno Hall?

Community Early-Years Childcare (CEYC) operates a mobile childcare service at Talgarno with qualified early childhood professionals focusing on National Early Quality framework and Victorian Early Years Development Framework.

The service operates on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm and costs just $4 per hour. Similar to an occasional care service, bookings can be made for as many or as few hours as suits your needs.

Given the shortage of childcare services in rural areas, we are very lucky to have such a fantastic service within our community and would love to see it continuing into the future.

However, enrolments need to increase to ensure the service remains within our community. It is likely that many families within the community are unaware of this great service and may be interested in utlising it to suit their family’s needs.

For further information and to make bookings, call CEYC on (02) 6056 4399.

Susanne Watkins, Jill Pearson and Sharon Star

BLACK PANTHER SIGHTING We received the following message via the Berringa Community News website Hello Berringa Community News, My partner and I have just purchased a home in Berringa and as we were driving down Derwent Jack road at around 12pm on the 18th of February 2015 and had just past a sign selling ducks, hens and roosters. I spotted on the road about 50metres in front of our slow moving car a black creature running across the road. At first I though it was a black greyhound or dog but as I focused it seemed to be a large black cat/ panther looking creature.

I was so excited and asked my partner to speed up so I could try and view it as it ran into the bush but by the time we reached it’s entry point we could not see anything. I was so amazed by this sighting I did a bit of research today to confirm I wasn’t going mad and it turns out I am not the first person to wittness such a creature. We are very excited to be new residents of the Berringa community and I wanted to share this story with you.

Warm Regards, Lisette and Jeff However for readers of BCN there is no cause for alarm as the panther is in the township of Berringa , 43 kilometers southeast of Ballarat.

LAKE HUME SOCCER CLUB

FUN DAY

SATURDAY 18th APRIL 2015 10am to 12pm at Bethanga Recreation Reserve We are starting off the season with a fun day with

FREE SAUSAGE SIZZLE. Bring your kids down (any age 3-15 welcome) so they can test out the fun game of football! We play in Bethanga every week so no travel.

No formal competition, it’s all about ball skills, fun and exercise! We cater for all skill levels, and our main aim is to enjoy the game.

If you’re interested or want more information please contact: • Kelby: 0439 702 334 • Jenny: 0431 926 984

Bethanga Pony Club Major fundraiser & you’re all invited.

TRIVIA NIGHT SAT 14th MARCH 6:30pm Bethanga Rec Reserve  Tables of 10  $10 pp  BBQ burgers, snags & soft drink for small cost  BYO alcohol & nibbles  Auctions, games & prizes SO GET INVOLVED, BOOK A TABLE & JUST DO IT!!

Call or text Tracey to book 0498 264 030 3

Bethanga Family Fun Day & Gymkhana Easter Saturday 4th April 2015 Bethanga Sports Ground ADULTS: $5-00

CHILDREN: FREE

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT. (Commencing around 10-30 am).

STEPPING THE DISTANCE GUESS HOW MANY LOLLIES IN THE JAR. GUESS THE WEIGHT OF THE SHEEP HAND BALL COMPETITION. GUESS THE HEIGHT OF THE POLE FREE EASTER EGGS

NAILDRIVING JUMPING CASTLE ($2-50) OUTDOOR LASER SOCCER GOAL GOLF PUTTING. ANGRY BIRDS

FREE ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE CHILDREN (Commencing around 10-30am).

EGG AND SPOON RACES. EGG THROWING. SACK RACES. WHEELBARROW RACES. THREE LEGGED RACES. TUG OF WAR. CATCH EASTER BUNNY(around midday) SCAVENGER & TREASURE HUNT. Pie Eating Contest (12.30pm) Iron Woman Contest (3pm) Iron Man Contest (3.30pm) Men’s & Ladies Gift Dog Jumps (4pm)

Entry: $3.00 Winner: Entry: $5.00 Winner:

$50 $100

Entry: $5.00 Winner: $100 Entry: $4.00 $60; $30 & $15 for each.

Entry: $2.00 Every Dog gets a treat.

LOTTO COMPETITION. 1st Prize: $600 Gift Voucher. 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th: $5 Scratchie.

Tickets: $3 Maximum of 400 Tickets.

STALL HOLDERS. LUCKY GATE PRIZES. BREAKFAST. BARBECUE. BAR. KIOSK. COFFEE MACHINE. HOMEMADE CAKES/SLICES. HORSE EVENTS. 40 EVENTS INCLUDING HACK, SHOW JUMPING AND NOVELTY RING. BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY (INCLUDING THE DOG) FOR A GREAT FUN DAY Contacts: Mary Northey (02 6026 4257) or Facebook: Bethanga Gymkhana.

Local Enterprise Bastlekram [German “bastel” (craft) “kram” (things)] Susanne Watkins, a Talgarno resident, is proud to

share her German heritage and has recently established an online shop to sell bunting, crocheted items and origami paper hearts and flowers.

Susanne recalls that her German grandmother taught her to crochet as a young girl. Her grandmother’s legacy lives on with Susanne still using her grandmother’s crochet hooks. “Paper craft and crochet are very common hobbies in Germany with people gathering in friends and relatives homes to chat and make handmade goods, especially at Christmas time”.

Susanne enjoys experimenting with different materials and is excited about a forthcoming winter range of beanies.

View Susanne’s wares on Facebook or at https://www.etsy.com/shop/ bastelkram Rhonda Sinclair

Matilda trip to the Witches Garden Ladies from Bethanga and Bellbridge recently enjoyed morning tea at Eskdale before travelling on to the Witch’s Garden and lunch at the Mitta Mitta Hotel.

Back Row: Janet, Norma, Denise, Lynette, Bernie, Dianna, Heather, Win. Front Row: Janine, Frieda, Annie.

You are invited to my Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea event. Please come along and support this important cause and remember every cup counts in the fight against cancer.

Host– Joan and Barry Elliot Venue– Talgarno Park, Drummond Lane ,Talgarno Date– Wednesday 6th May

Time– 10.00am

Tel– 0206201177 Gold coin entry. Raffles available.

Please bring a plate for morning tea and cakes/ plants/ craft/ white elephant items for the stalls All proceeds go to Cancer Council

The Tallangatta Health Service Home and Community Care (HACC) staff organise bimonthly outings on “Matilda – the travelling bus”.

Residents of retiring age should contact the HACC office on 0260715238 if they are interested in these fun activities or attending the strength and balance classes at 2pm each Tuesday in the air conditioned Bethanga Hall.

Trips planned include Mt Beauty and a winery lunch, Culcairn, The Cube in Wodonga with lunch at Yackandandah, King Valley, Cheshunt and William Hovell Dam picnic.

“Trippers” are very grateful for the care, safe driving and involvement of Heather and Bernie on these excursions.

Win van Oosterwijck

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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 We hope everyone had a safe and happy Christmas break. It was a busy period for the hotel with a lot of tourists calling in, as well as locals enjoying some “R&R”.

We have been blessed with good weather and all the beautiful rain.

I have never seen the area so green at this time of the year. My garden loves it!

At the time of writing, it is very

peaceful here at the hotel as the Bethanga Anglers’ Club have gone over to Bermagui for a 10day fishing trip. I hope the boys bring back some fish!

Joker Poker is up to $1,050. It is drawn on Friday nights between 6.00pm and 7.30pm if enough people are here. Bethanga Music Club sessions (held every second Saturday of each month) are gaining momentum, with a large crowd in attendance in February.

Coming Events

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

Labour Day Long Weekend, March 7th, 8th and 9th Saturday, March 14th: Bethanga Music Club session.

We encourage all to come and enjoy the casual evenings and show your support for our talented local musicians.

Easter, April 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th: Book early if you plan to have a meal over the Easter

weekend. We will be open every day, including Good Friday.

Please note: Saturday, April 18th: A private function is being held in the dining room/deck. No meals or takeaway will be available.

ANZAC Day, Saturday, April 25th: The motorbike Poker Run, conducted on ANZAC Day in the Albury/Wodonga region, will be calling in at the Bethanga Hotel later in the afternoon (approx.

3.30pm on). Everyone is invited to come along and see lots of different motorbikes. A BBQ will run throughout the day.

Mothers’ Day, Sunday, May 10th: Please book now as places are already filling.

A reminder that Chinese is available: - eat in: Monday to Thursday - take-away: 7 days a week Anyone wishing to get a takeaway menu, pizza or Chinese, please contact the hotel on 6026 4214.

Cheers!

Leslie and all the crew

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Can’t believe it, but it’s that time again!!! Get your Garlic In Now! - then it will be ready for harvest before this coming Christmas.

It’s also very much the time to be getting your winter crops in. All your broccolis, caulis, cabbages, lettuces, spinach etc. can be going in now as seedlings and then putting in a few more of these every few weeks to keep your winter vegies coming in regularly with others coming up behind them from consecutive plantings.

Almar Organics 10-11 / 39 Union Road Albury NSW 2641 e: info@almarorganics.com.au p: 0417 032 276 .

Produce is certified organic or biodynamic (unless otherwise advised), AUSTRALIAN grown only sourced locally where possible

NOW AVAILABE TO THE BETHANGA AREA – FREE

DELIVERY OR PICK FROM OUR PREMISES IN NTH ALBURY MIXED FRUIT & VEGGIE FOOD BOXES ALSO AVAILABLE DRY GOODS, EGGS, HONEY, JUICE & MORE. EMAIL OR CALL FOR AN INFORMATION PACK. Regards Alison, Bethanga resident.

Rebecca Caspar

Mobile Hairdresser All cutting & colour techniques in the comfort of your own home.

Check any fruiting trees for fallen fruit and make sure you clean up under the drip line of your trees as fruit fly has definitely been a problem this year. I have to say ‘touch wood’, I was very lucky and with netting, cleaning up fallen fruit and having the chooks grazing under the trees, I have been lucky, BUT we can’t afford to drop the ball on these little blighters.

Keep an eye on your onion crop too, they will be ready to lift and dry now or very soon. Try to lift them when the soil is dry as they, like garlic, can tend to rot a bit if lifted when the soil is still moist (learnt from my mistake of lifting a beautiful crop of garlic when soil still moist and lost half the crop) hold on to your horses and be ready to lift when all the stars align.

Make sure your vegie garden is kept weed free, build up your soil with organic matter and mulch it deeply to keep the warmth in the soil for your winter vegetables to get a great kick start.

I also made a fabulous compost tea yesterday. Using a square of hessian, I placed about 10 chopped comfrey leaves, some dynamic lifter, some cow poo, and a big handful of worm castings (as I also gave my worms a spring clean yesterday).

I then tied up the hessian like a tea bag with some baling twine and put it all in a big bucket tadaaaa! Fabulous nutritious liquid feed for all plants …. basically cost peanuts as well … really worth doing as it helps improve your soil.

So exciting this time of the year … I’m off to plan all my deciduous tree planting for this winter and get my trees ordered … can’t wait to plant more trees for my upcoming forest.

Cheers Bec

0438 903 772 8

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 summer rainfall (November to end January) was 236 mm, 58% more than average (149 mm).

December’s rainfall was only about average but January’s was more than twice the average.

Prospects for Summer/Early Autumn (February through April)

After peaking in mid December the water temperature in the central Pacific has cooled moving us back into neutral ENSO levels. This is expected to remain through the Autumn but there is some uncertainty moving into winter. Overall though, five out of eight models suggest that we will remain in neutral ENSO levels by June. It would be a good idea to keep watching the ENSO forecasts as we move into autumn because they become more accurate later in autumn than they are now.

Looking at 2014 overall, our total of 724 mm was 4% above average (695 mm). Even though the total was close to average, March and April were very wet and August and October very dry!

These conditions suggest that there is an equal chance that our rainfall will be above or below the median (139 mm for Talgarno) so 139 mm becomes the most likely rainfall. Over this period the maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to be close to average.

Greg Hayes

The BOM forecast for summer was inaccurate for our district -- BOM suggested rainfall would be close to the median 132 mm but we received 80% more (236 mm).

While nobody is complaining, I’m disappointed that the forecast turned out inaccurate, especially after getting it ‘wrong’ in spring too! But forecasting is tricky, particularly when rainfall is associated with storms – exactly half of our summer rainfall came in 3 days over this period – November 16th (41mm), 25th (29mm) and January 14th (48mm).

November was mainly dry with only two really wet days. Across Australia, November was hot – the hottest on record. It wasn’t a record for our part of the country but it was hotter than average. The last half of January was pleasantly cool.

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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 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 Located 55 KM from Albury Wodonga overlooking picturesque Lake Hume, the shop is located at the old Granya Hotel.

Bookings and Information contact Kaye Guilliamese Kjfarm@gmail.com 6072 9598

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 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

We also provide Accommodation Bed & Breakfast Backpacker Rooms, Two bed room Weekender/ Fisherman’s Lodge Ring for pricing

G

ranya Museum

Specialising in pioneer families.

Open by appointment 6072 9534

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

Neil and Jenny Merkel were blessed with the birth of two precious granddaughters late last year. Elsie Joy was born to Samuel and Hannah on the 5 November 2014 and Iseult Jodi was born to Tristan and Clare on the 7 December 2014, sister to older brother Fisher.

Babies

Hannah with Elsie (left) and Clare with Iseult

Wedding Congratulations Neil and Jenny Merkel were delighted to celebrate the marriage of their daughter Natasha to Nathan Harper, son of Ian and Anne Harper of Albury. Their wedding took place on the 10 January 2015 at Albury Presbyterian Church and was followed by the reception at Albion Hotel’s Azotea Rooftop.

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Riverina Regional Library Southern Mobile Library

TALGARNO CEMETERY TRUST The Talgarno Cemetery Trust is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified members of the community who would be interested in serving on the trust.

Cemetery trust members are appointed by the Governor in Council and are responsible to the Minister for Health for the proper and efficient management of public cemeteries under the control of the trust.

The appointment to the Talgarno Cemetery Trust is honorary and will be for a term of up to 5 years. Current and previous cemetery trust members may apply for reappointment as part of a competitive selection process.

To register your interest please contact the Talgarno Cemetery Trust by telephoning the Secretary, Jane Wood on 02 6020 1151 within three weeks of the date of this advertisement.

MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH Berringa Community Centre

Do you have young children? Have you accessed Council’s Maternal and Child Health Service for free health, developmental and learning checks?

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

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

Items may be borrowed and returned at the Mobile Library only.

TIME TABLE Thursday monthly March 6, April 9, May 7 Bethanga 9.15 - 10.30 Bellbridge 11.00 -11.30 Talgarno 12.00 -12.30 Granya 1.30 - 2.00 Visit the website for further information www.rrl.nsw.gov.au

Wanted to Rent All Current and Previous Staff Members and Community Members are invited to the

TALLANGATTA HOSPITAL

CENTENARY BALL

Seeking long term secure shed storage for various vehicles.

Bellbridge area preferred but other areas considered.

Phone Helen on 0417 493049 after 5pm.

Saturday 7th March 2015, 7pm Tallangatta Memorial Hall $60 per head (including 2 course meal, BYO drinks) Music by the “Reclining Rockers” Dress: Formal For tickets / table bookings, phone Denise Gigliotti on 02 6071 5200 Or email: Denise.Gigliotti@ths.vic.gov.au

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PENINSULA NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH February 2015

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

Assistant Area Co-ordinator: Carolyn Butko Ph 6026 4323 Treasurer: Nene Green Ph 6020 1144

FOR YOUR DIARY Community Meeting Dates for 2015 AREA CO-ORDINATOR'S REPORT Hello Everybody, Welcome and Happy New Year to our first Neighbourhood Watch newsletter for 2015. Don’t the years keep flying by.

I hope everyone had a safe and happy Christmas and New Year break and refreshed for our daily and life challenges.

One particular thing I really did notice this year was during the holiday period; particularly Australia Day; was the number of people enjoying the Hume Weir. There were hundreds of people, swimming, boating, socialising and having a great time. It is awesome to see lots of people visiting our area and people from our community, enjoying what our region has to offer.

This time of the year it is a good reminder to keep safe, particularly in the water with young children. We also need to be careful on the roads as we experience increased traffic flows and road usage. These are our responsibility.

Let’s hope no “Bad Apples” or individuals, spoil our fun with unwanted property damage or bad behaviour this year. Once again, just keep ‘watching out for each other’ and that means visitors to the area as well.

I look forward to catching up with you at our meetings this year and if you have any ideas, feedback or information you would like to share with our Peninsula Neighbourhood Watch, please do not hesitate to come along.

A sausage sizzle commencing at 6.30pm at the Bethanga and Talgarno meetings, followed by the community meeting at 7.30pm, will continue this year. We have an informative and topical guest speaker booked for each community meeting. The dates for these meetings are listed in this Newsletter. To new residents, please consider yourself invited to our meetings and take the opportunity to meet others from your community.

Best wishes for a Safe, Healthy and Happy 2015.

May 20 - Bethanga Hall 6.30pm Sausage Sizzle 7.30pm Community Meeting 8.30 - 9.00pm Supper August 19 - Talgarno Primary School 6.30pm Sausage Sizzle 7.30pm Community Meeting 8.30-9.00pm Supper November 18 – Bellbridge Community Centre 7.30pm Community Meeting 8.00pm Christmas Dinner Hope to see you there and please ask/suggest warmly that a neighbour or friend join you at the next meeting.

We are ALL a part of this wonderful Community.

DON’T BE CONNED Information supplied by the Consumer Affairs, Victoria

Every year, Victorians lose thousands of dollars to travelling con men.

This summer, Consumer Affairs Victoria is launching a campaign to raise awareness and empower Victorians to say no to these dodgy dealers.

Travelling con men visit homes and businesses, pressuring people to accept offers for maintenance jobs with cheap ‘today only’ deals. They ask for cash before starting work and often disappear after you pay them. If they do any work, it is often unfinished or of a poor standard. Although older Victorians, people with a disability, full time mums or carers, or residents who speak little or no English are common targets, anyone can fall for these convincing con artists.

Consumer Affairs Victoria has information in 23 languages to help communities recognise and avoid travelling con men: consumer.vic.gov.au/languages.

Ross W Mitchell Area Co-ordinator – Peninsula Neighbourhood Watch For more information and tips, visit consumer.vic. gov.au Mobile - 0418 215 076 Peninsula Neighbourhood Watch - our community based crime prevention program

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PENINSULA POLICE REPORT Crime Statistics for TOW1 for 1 November 2014 to 31 January 2015 03/12/14 Report of Theft from Motor Vehicle, Kurrajong Boat Ramp, Lake Rd, Bethanga between 6.30pm and 7.30pm on 02/12/14. Items stolen from within an unlocked parked vehicle. Value $270.00. Nil suspects. Nil prints.

06/12/14 Report of Criminal Damage to private property (weekender), Firebrace Track, Granya between 9.00am 01/11/14 and 9.00am 19/11/14. External wood heater damaged. Value $700.00. Nil suspects.

31/12/14 Report of Theft, Lake Rd, Bethanga between 5.00pm 30/12/14 and 8.00am 31/12/14. Various boat items stolen from sunken boat on shoreline. Value $2900.00. Nil suspects.

14/01/15 Report of a Theft from private address Murray River Rd, Granya between 12.01am 08/08/14 and 11.59pm 11/01/15 Jewellery removed from house. Value $1500.00. Suspect nominated. Investigation ongoing.

Recently I have received several anonymous noise related complaints occurring late at night in the Bellbridge area.

I have established a response plan regarding this issue and I urge any resident in the Bellbridge area to contact my office (you can remain anonymous if you prefer) at the time of occurrence and report any loud explosions specifically coming from the Murray Place area. It is an offence to fail to Obey Police Direction to Abate Noise (any unreasonable noise) with the issue of an Infringement Notice including a monetary penalty of $738.00.

Regards, Neville BARROW - Leading Senior Constable 25254 Bethanga Police Station 1 Bethanga Bay Road, Bethanga VIC 3690 Email: neville.barrow@police.vic.gov.au Phone: (02) 6026 4204 | Fax: (02) 60264600 Mobile: 0417 722 952

According to Victoria Police statistics, drug related offences in Victoria have risen 12.3% from 2012 to 2013.

Since 1987 Crime Stoppers has helped with information that has led to the seizing of over $173 million worth of illegal drugs and stolen property.

Emergency Numbers for Police, Ambulance or Fire Call 000 or from Mobiles Call 112 These calls are free!

Lake Safety Lake Hume may look calm but is often very dangerous.

Strong winds can quickly create choppy conditions making it dangerous for swimming and boating. Strong currents are likely, particularly wherever a river enters the lake and the lakebed may be soft and uneven where silt has been deposited.

Cold water in Lake Hume can be lethal. It is often much colder beneath the surface than you think. Suddenly submerging into cold water can cause distress, shock and lack of mobility. If you feel cold, get out of the water immediately.

River Safety Never swim in fast-flowing water. Check the speed first by throwing in a twig to see how fast it travels.

If you are caught in a current, float on your back and travel downstream, feet first to protect your head from impact with any objects.

Beware of submerged objects. Trees, branches, rocks and discarded rubbish can be very dangerous.

Be careful not to stand near the edge of overhanging riverbanks, which can crumble away.

Conditions can change rapidly due to heavy rainfall or the release of water from storage areas. Remember that what is safe in the morning can be dangerous by the afternoon.

Watch out for soft or uneven riverbeds, which can cause difficulties for waders or swimmers.

LOCAL road safety I am concerned about road user safety, especially in the area between Lake Road and the 80km zone before Bellbridge. There are numerous tracks, roads or driveways off and onto that short stretch of road.

When a vehicle comes around the corner from Lake Road and is gaining speed; after slowing for the corner; and to be suddenly confronted by a truck, motor vehicle towing a boat or trailer, can be quite confronting and extremely dangerous to say the least!! I regularly travel that road and have witnessed several close incidents that could have resulted in major accidents!

I urge residents to slow down. You will lose only a few minutes by doing so, but you may save a life in the process and that very life could be yours or your child’s!

With the corner at Lake Road being a designated Black Zone, I cannot understand why the 80kph zone is not extended from Bellbridge to Lake Road? It beggars belief!

Annie Berber

Peninsula Neighbourhood Watch - our community based crime prevention program

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BERRINGA CERT

CLUBS AND GROUPS

In an Emergency call 000

The CERT team apologises in advance if we cannot respond to your ambulance call. The resignation of two of our team due to changed work commitments leaves us with the team of 11. This means we will not be able to cover our area 24/7 and will not be able to attend every case we are called to.

Our team desperately needs more members. If you have any inclination to join please contact me.

The defibrillators are now installed at the Bethanga and Bellbridge shops. On behalf of CERT volunteers and Committee members, a big “THANK YOU” goes to the Men’s’ Shed participants who installed the defibrillators. We sincerely appreciate your efforts and time.

Defibrillator training sessions are currently being arranged for Bethanga and Bellbridge. If the worst happens press the ‘on’ button on the defibrillator and it will give you verbal instructions on what to do.

Keep well, Julie Miller Team Leader Berringa CERT juliemiller@skymesh.com.au 6020 1107

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BETHANGA CRICKET CLUB The Bethanga Cricket Club Committee members are: President 309 Vice-President Secretary Treasurer

Brodie Sirl

0457 269

Marg Sirl Jess Campbell Jo Ollington

6026 4504

If anyone is looking for a game of cricket, please contact either Brodie or Marg.

Marg Sirl 6026 4504

BETHANGA ACTION GROUP We have had our first meeting for 2015 and will continue to work on improvements for the Bethanga community. We would certainly welcome some new members and new ideas. Please feel free to just come along to a meeting and meet some of the locals, don’t worry you won’t be roped into a job. We meet every two months at the supper room of the Bethanga Soldiers Memorial Hall.

Once again we will be having our ANZAC Day service on Saturday 25th April commencing at 8:30am and of course this year we will be recognising the 100 years of the Gallipoli landing. Morning tea will follow the service and all are very welcome to attend.

In May we will be running our usual Mother’s Day Raffle with the prize being a trailer load of wood and of course a big box of chocolates for Mum, so please look out for tickets in late April.

Also in May the community will be holding Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea at Joan and Barry Elliot’s lovely gardens at Talgarno. So please set aside Wednesday 6th May starting at 10am. A gold coin donation will be appreciated and there will be raffles and a ‘bric a brac stall’. Cancer unfortunately touches a number of families and this is a wonderful way to support them all, so please come along - it is always a fun morning.

With all our wonderful country cooks around the area, morning tea always please the tastebuds. Any inquiries can be made to Joan on 6020 1177 or Diana on 6026 4325.

For those who are not aware Tallangatta Health run Gentle Strength Exercises at the Bethanga Hall every Tuesday at 2pm. The cost is only $4 and we have two very well trained girls Jenny Miller and Angela

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Stephenson from the hospital who take us through the exercises. It is not only the exercises that are good for the body, but the social interaction is also good for our wellbeing, please come along when you are able and join us.

Wednesdays at 9am in summer and 10am in winter, the Pole walkers take off from various locations around the Peninsula and walk for approximately one hour. There is no charge and everyone walks at their own pace. It is a good morning to catch up with friends and exercise at the same time.

Our current walkers come from Bethanga, Bellbridge and Talgarno.

If interested please contact Shirley Eddington on 6026 4330 or Di Schmidt on 6026 4325.

Easter is not too far away and the Action Group would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Easter.

2015 meeting dates are Tuesday’s: 7 April, 9 June, 11 August, 6 October AGM and 8 December.

Meetings commence at 7:30pm in the supper room of the Bethanga Soldiers Memorial Hall.

Di Schmidt 6026 4325 Judi Maynard 6026 4007 Dave Elder 6026 4363

PENINSULA MEN’S SHED

The Peninsula Men’s Shed is located at 6 Sirl Street, Bethanga.

The Men’s Shed meet every Wednesday from 9am until 6pm (depending on attendance). You are welcome to come along and get involved in Shed projects or create your own or just come along for a cuppa and a chat.

Member meetings are held at the Shed on the first Tuesday of every month at 7pm.

The men are presently doing up an old Furphy which will eventually be displayed at the Shed.

We have been extremely fortunate to receive a grant from the FRRR (Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal). This grant was used towards purchasing a water tank and pump, to establish a vegetable garden, which will benefit the Bethanga community. It is our intention to encourage the students at Bethanga Primary School, as well as the wider community, to become involved in the garden project.

This will help promote a sense of wellbeing for all members of the Men’s Shed, as well as other members of the community.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Men’s Shed or just wish to come along for a chat once in a while, please feel free to come in and check us out.

For further information phone 6026 4418 Bob Price, President

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

Happy Fishing, CATCHYA soon Brian 6026 4214

BETHANGA RECREATION RESERVE The triannual election of f the management committee was held at the AGM on January 28.

The new committe is President.- David Elder Secretary - Mathew Gill.

Treasurer - Karen Pyle.

Committee Brett Martin Shane Maloney Sandra Maloney Vince Mc Pherson Carol Marshall Lynette Tomic Former Secretary/Treasurer Adam Dyde did not seek re appointment due to his other commitments. We sincerely thank him for putting into place sound bookwork and budgets and his contribution to the Master Plan and the installation of the solar panels. His work has given a wonderful base to build on.

The key achievements of the outgoing committee were Ø An investment in infrastructure of more than $15K, which does not include extensive unpaid work by volunteers - over $3k plumbing, $ 2.1k pump & bore, $2.4K lighting, $6k mowing and $2k on ground maintenance. Ø A record fund raising effort this year -$5k for the SR 500 weekend, and Saints football match around $1.5k-2k for a one day event . Both events return in 2015 Ø Solar panels installed by Zen are contributing around $ 2000 per

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annum from the feed in tariff. Ø Obtained a grant of $49,000 for the Pizzas, Ponds and Paths Project . Matt Gill has been appointed Project Manager. Ø Still awaiting the outcome of an application for Local Facilities for Local Clubs grant to upgrade the kitchen.

The Victorian elections and a change of government has delayed the decision.

We welcome our new committee and thank the outgoing committee for their contribution over the past 3 years.

Contacts are

Secretary Matt Gill 60264496 bethangareserve@gmail.com President David Elder 0408281006 davidcaelder@bigpond.com

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 The brigade has responded to 14 callouts since 1 October 2014 but only two have been primary callouts within our district. Our role in the others has been a support role. We have probably been lucky with the lightning strikes and our community can take no credit for that but they can take credit that there have been very few ‘avoidable’ fires locally. Brigade members have responded well to pager calls and other alerts and this has meant that we have been able to turnout quickly.

A number of brigade members have signed up for the free BART system that enables them to receive all pager messages over their smart phones. If you have good mobile phone coverage and would like to be part of this system, please contact either Hugh Dunchue (6026 4715) or Greg Hayes (6020 1157) to obtain login details (http://bart.emerg.com.au).

Hopefully it won’t be long now before the fire danger period is over and fire restrictions are lifted. When this does happen it is most important that community members continue to exercise care with any burn offs -- remember to phone VicFire (1800 668 511) if you are intending to burn and take all the precautions necessary to minimise any risk of the fire getting out of control.

The brigade was able to conduct some roadside fuel reduction burning prior to the start of the fire season and landholders are now aware of the need to prepare

BETHANGA AUTOMOTIVE & Small Engine Repairs

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(Please leave message if not answered- Landline Preferred)

Vehicle Services and repairs to cars, tractors, trucks, small and stationary engines.

Starter ropes and Caltex oils and lubes available Workshop Facilities Onsite repairs (when viable) Competitive Rates

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firebreaks so that the brigade can carry out these burns safely and effectively. Remember that if you want your roadside burnt this coming spring, you need to act early to prepare for it. Contact Peter Star (6020 1171) or Michael Elliot (6020 1174) if you want more information.

It is good to see that the newer members, having completed their training, are now contributing to the brigade turn outs. There are a number of other ways that members can contribute to the effective running of the brigade apart from responding to callouts and training, such as helping with fundraising, the monthly BBQ or the various maintenance jobs around the fire shed. If you are interested in helping this way please contact Greg Hayes or one of the Brigade Management Team to discuss.

We have had a good response to the call for donations but if you haven’t made one and would like to do so, we would appreciate your support. Remember all community members are most welcome to attend the monthly BBQ held on the second Friday of each month.

Greg Hayes

BETHANGA CFA

Fire calls 000 Burn Notifications VicFire 1800 668 511 Victorian Bush Fire Information 1800 240 667 All peninsular Fire Units - UHF 10

Bethanga General Store [open all hours]

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.

Minor motor vehicle accident Beardmore Street, Bethanga.

13 members attended but no action was required.

15 Dec 6:08pm Bethanga Slip-on and crew of two were called to assist at the Plunket’s Road fire, West Wodonga.

29 Dec 1:22pm Four members in Tanker 1 responded to assist DEPI with a grass and scrub fire at Jurgies Track, Georges Creek. We were not required and returned shortly after arriving on scene.

15 Dec 10:18pm Both Bethanga Tankers, Talgarno Tanker, Old Tallangatta Tanker and three private units extinguished a 2ha grass fire started by a lightning strike on Sirls Road.

17 Bethanga members attended the fire that was put out quickly.

31 Dec 10:52am 15 members responded to a column of smoke sighting along Lake Road, Bethanga.

A person was in attendance burning prunings in an incinerator. It was deemed legal but the Brigade extinguished the fire with the persons consent.

16 Dec 1:53pm Both tankers and eight crew members responded to a grass and scrub fire at Murray River Road, Granya.

We were called off on-route as the fire was in NSW.

FIRE DANGER PERIOD The fire danger period is in force usually until late April/ early May but the exact date may vary depending on conditions. 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 website http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/ total-fire-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 information on fires in your selected area, sometimes faster than the pagers!

INCIDENTS

16 Dec 5:10pm Both tankers and eight crew members responded to Thologolong to assist Granya monitor ash landing on the Victorian side of the Murray River from the NSW fire.

21 Dec 4:12pm

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On days of Total Fire Ban, in addition to the official signs at the Bethanga Bridge and the Fire Shed, Richard Wright at the Bethanga General Store, displays his own Total Fire Ban Signs as a service for those of us who do not drive past the Fire Shed.

Our Brigade, and indeed the whole of District 24, has been fortunate so far this summer in that there has been very little requirement for our services. Long may this state continue! Please remember to remain vigilant for the remainder of the Fire Danger Period. It is so easy to be complacent. A little thought before commencing a job can avoid a fire. Recently introduced laws now means that if a fire gets out of your control during any time of the year causing damage to someone else’s property, the Police will investigate.

READINESS AND RESPONSE CFA Victoria leads the way with a graduated response of firefighting appliances that escalates as the fire danger increases. During high fire danger periods if a fire starts in an area, neighbouring brigades will automatically be responded at the same time. This season, firefighting aircraft from Albury are also automatically responded to grass and scrub fires when the Fire Danger Rating is high and above (FDR 25+).

Most grass and scrub fire callouts during the fire danger period will initiate this full response. This means that the most important initial attack is hard and fast and gives us the best chance to bring fires under control before they become large. Brigades

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BETHANGA CREEK DEPI will be conducting a fuel reduction burn along the creek behind the Bethanga Shop up to the entrance to the sports ground. The timing of the burn will most likely be in autumn this year, but depends on many factors. Before the burn, there will be public consultation from DEPI. The brigade will be highly involved.

BERRINGA KINDERGARTEN VISIT The brigade attended the Berringa Kindergarten on 5 December and provided basic fire awareness training to the children who also enjoyed squirting water using a low pressure hose. The morning was, judging by the children’s enthusiasm, a success even though they quickly

noted that Santa wasn’t in the back!

DEFIBRILLATOR Generous community donations have enabled CERT to purchase three Defibrillators for our community. The brigade has accepted CERT’s offer to have the third Defibrillator placed in the station or truck as we decided.

It will be available to be placed on scene at local major events. Several members of the brigade have Level 2 first aid CFA training which includes the use of defibrillators. We expect more members will complete the training that comes with each defibrillator purchase.

MINIMUM SKILLS TRAINING During the cooler months the brigade will be conducting Minimum Skills Training. This training is the requirement needed to become a fire fighter. If anyone is interested in becoming a volunteer fire fighter please contact one of the members below. If you are interested to learn more about fire behaviour and how to protect yourself also contact one of us.

John Northey Captain, 6026 4574 or 0414 931 442 Jon O’Neill Secretary/Treasurer, 6026 4823 Jim Jefferies Community Safety Liaison, 6026 4166

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HUME BOAT CLUB

MEMBERSHIP NOW AVAILABLE What a great New Years Eve party at the club! We had a fantastic turn up, great music and pizza - this is always a fun family night for members, guests and locals. Thanks to everyone for turning up and thanks to GGDJ for putting on a great show.

Australia Day Eve WOW what a party it just keeps getting better every year, GGDJ entertainment and wood fired pizza’s. Another big turnout, thanks to everyone once again for supporting the club and having a great time.

The Defibrillator is now located at the Bellbridge Store, please check out the location near the front entrance of the shop, you never know when you may need it, let’s hope never.

Membership forms available on website www.humeboatclub.com or Membership forms and keys available from Bellbridge Lake Hume Store ph 6026 4001

Contact

PO Box 401 Albury NSW 2640

Kitchen renovations complete New commercial mower purchased Watering system fixed and working First aid kit in place

Now we need members to help raise more funds to keep the club going with plans to improve more facilities and run events over the next 12 months.

Please help if you can ........

The Caravan Camping Show – Friday 15, Saturday 16 and Sunday May 2015 The club is responsible for four gates. It’s easy work, taking visitors money at the gates and the club gets a percentage. The Bethanga Men’s Shed is helping out again this year, thanks guys.

Please contact Jan Bennie if you can help out by email jmbennie@bigpond.net.au or 0427 264 512.

Shifts are only 4½ hours and you can get in for free to see the show.

This is the club’s main fundraiser for the year so if you can pitch in and help it would be greatly appreciated.

(This means no raffle tickets to sell).

Next major event – Boat Racing Day, Saturday 21 March The next boat racing day is Saturday 21 March. Please note the boat ramp will be closed for the day until approximately 5:00pm. More later.

Happy and safe boating

*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.

Russell Huon 02 6026 4531 Jan Bennie 02 6026 4512

Updates: ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗

Members benefits

Russell Huon President

ROTARY CLUB OF BELLBRIDGE LAKE HUME Australia Day Celebrations The Rotary Club, in conjunction with Towong Council, conducted its annual Australia Day celebrations at the Bellbridge Community Centre commencing with a free breakfast. The official ceremonies followed with a raising of the flag, guest speakers and presentation of community awards.

Ray Stubbs, former CEO of Albury City Council, spoke of his activities and the importance of Australia Day and Cr David Wortmann, Mayor Towong Shire Council, presented the Peninsular Event Award to the Bethanga Gymkhana Committee and the Community Award Certificate to Mary Northey.

The Bethanga Gymkhana is a day over Easter where children come and have fun without it costing the parents an arm and a leg. Close to 1000 adults and children came through the gate, including 8 trucks and 30 people from the Macedon area who camped for the weekend, to enjoy a fun filled day of horse events, children’s art competition, dog jumping, novelty events, men’s and ladies gift, pie eating contest etc.

All ages are catered for with a cuppa, soft drinks and relaxing surrounds.

Profits from this day are shared with eight local community groups and so benefits the whole region.

The committed, dedicated, hardworking committee make this event a success and will continue to grow as

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word spreads about this great local event.

Mary Northey is a local farmer, born and bred in Bethanga. She has been the secretary of the Bethanga Gymkhana Committee for the last 15 years. Mary is heavily involved working for the gymkhana event carrying out duties such as organising advertising, sponsors programs ,road signs, catering, prizes, allocating tasks and numerous other activities.

In addition she organises mowing etc, in getting the grounds ready for the event. When the event is over she is heavily involved in the cleanup and thanks sponsors for their help. Mary’s exceptional organisational skills and hard work makes the event the success it is.

Mary also served a term on the Bethanga Recreation Reserve Committee where she performed a number of tasks involved with maintaining and enhancing the Reserve, such as tree planting and elm tree treatment.

Every year Mary and her brother John cut the hay on their farms and then pay the Cricket Club to cart the hay as a fundraiser for the club.

Mary is also heavily involved with the maintenance of the local cemetery. She is always working quietly in the background at other community events and helping others wherever she can. A worthy recipient of a community award recognising her contribution to the local community.

Regards Andrew Christy

BETHANGA PONY CLUB AND ADULT RIDING GROUP For more information contact

Tracey Jackson 0498 264 030

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 (LHSC) SATURDAY 18 APRIL: SOCCER SEASON STARTS AT BETHANGA If you and your kids are dreaming of A-League Super Stardom, or maybe just looking for a bit of local sporting fun on a Saturday morning, then Lake Hume Soccer Club could be just what you’re looking for. We get together on Saturdays at 10am to 12pm at the Bethanga Recreation Reserve. We enjoy a healthy 2 hours of fun, fitness and a friendly game of Soccer.

Our 2015 season kicks off on the Saturday 18 April with a fun and registration day, with a free sausage sizzle for anyone who comes down. We cater for girls and boys aged 4-14 (we’ll take younger or older if they are keen) and we divide into skill/age appropriate groups. Our enthusiastic coaches will put the players through their paces practising new skills, improving on existing ones, playing a game and having a good run around. Parents are encouraged to get involved either on the field, on the sidelines, helping in the canteen or you may get yourself a coffee from the canteen and take in the spectacle that is Saturday morning junior football.

LHSC is a small club and we don’t field any teams in the Albury Wodonga Football Association competition – so all our games are home games! The club is affiliated with the Football Federation of Victoria and all Lake Hume Soccer Club players are required to be registered.

The cost is $50 per player with a discount for families with 3 or more children. It is a relaxed and friendly Saturday morning of football and if this appeals to you, come to our first session and try it out. Kids get two ‘come and try’ sessions before needing to register.

SATURDAY 18 APRIL AT 10am LAKE HUME SOCCER CLUB BETHANGA RECREATION RESERVE SAUSAGE SIZZLE AT 12PM

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For more information please contact our president Kelby on 0439 702 334 or our secretary Jenny on 0431 926 984

Bellbridge Lake Hume Store Under New Management!!

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

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

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-BonegillaHume Weir-Bellbridge-BethangaSpringdale 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

BH: 6026 4223, AH: 6026 4251 or 0407 567 600 Contact Snow White Bus Depot

Trading Hours Monday to Friday : 7am to 7pm Saturday & Sunday: 8am to 7pm

(02) 6026 4001 *TAKE AWAY FOOD *EFTPOS * COLD BEER *GAS * GROCERIES *FRIENDLY SERVICE

Cooking will cease 15 minutes prior to closing               

Hot chips Potato Wedges Battered Fish Grilled Fish Fish Cakes Calamari Seafood Sticks Tassie Scallops Crumbed Prawns Hamburgers Chicken Schnitzels Egg and Bacon Rolls Steak Sandwiches Dim Sims Potato Cakes

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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.

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TALGARNO TENNIS CLUB We have had a smashingly good season this year. Both section 1 and 2 are on the top of the ladder as we head into the finals. Our juniors have improved vastly to currently rank second. Well done Amy and Teagan Wood, Charlotte, Ella and Will Mitchell and Max Elliot. In the next season we will look at expanding to add a section 3 team, 12 and over, as well as needing some new younger recruits.

Our big project over the coming year is to upgrade our lighting.

Projects like this are only possible with the support of the local community and we thank our sponsors this year: Commercial Club, Tallangatta IGA, 2AY Radio and the Bethanga Courthouse Hotel.

Talgarno Tennis Club will also be introducing social memberships this coming year, so if you would like to enjoy the facilities, but do not want to commit to competition tennis, let us know.

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 7.30pm 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).

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

POLE WALKERS On Wednesdays at 10am during winter (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

CRAFT GROUP 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.

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.

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

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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 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

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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

Native Grasses Field Day at Talgarno Over 75 people from across North East Victoria and southern NSW attended the Native Grasses Field Day at Talgarno on Saturday 17 January. The day commenced at Greg Hayes’ property where participants were divided into two groups.

Field day presenters Bruce Pascoe, Meredith Mitchell and Paul Foreman

Native grasses expert Dr Meredith Mitchell provided guidelines on how to identify native grass species, their agronomic benefits and how to manage them for maximum productivity. Ecologist Paul Foreman provided details on the native grass fire trials that have been established at Talgarno and Baranduda and the biodiversity benefits associated with native grasses. The fire trials aim to assess the impact of cool “patch” autumn burning (based on Traditional Ecological Knowledge) on native and exotic species. Paul was able to provide participants with “hands on” tips on identifying exotic and native species.

Participants then headed to the Talgarno Hall where the day’s events

continued with indoor presentations

by Meredith and Paul. Meredith outlined her findings from her extensive weeping grass research and Paul provided a summary of the outcomes of the fire trials to date. The most successful burn was at Baranduda (due to the presence of increased dry matter).

Vegetation assessments indicated that the Baranduda “burn” plots had an increased number of native grass species and a reduction in the abundance of weed cover compared to the “no burn” plots. The trials will continue in 2015 and it is hoped we will have a better burn result at the two Talgarno sites this year.

A film about the project featuring Talgarno trial site holders, Greg Hayes and Rhonda Sinclair, was screened.

You can view the 11 minute film at: http://youtu.be/vDYHF_FfZLg.

Packed Talgarno Hall for the presentation

more from their practices and how they can be adapted to 21st Century sustainable land management.

Our thanks are extended to the Talgarno Fire Brigade for providing us with a hearty BBQ lunch and to the Wises Creek Talgarno Landcare members who have formed such a productive and positive working relationship with the Kiewa Catchment Landcare Community and the North East Catchment Management Authority (Indigenous Liaison).

The final speaker for the day was Bruce Pascoe, author of “Dark Emu – Black Seed”. Bruce’s book challenges the idea that Indigenous people were exclusively hunter-gatherers and provides evidence gained from explorer and early settler accounts that indigenous people undertook a wide range of agricultural practices.

The use of fire for replenishing grasses, orchids and yam species is well-documented throughout the records. The take home message was that there was potential to learn

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Children’s Groups Berringa Kindergarten

Community Early-years Childcare

Berringa Kindergarten children have settled in quickly, getting to know each other and the kinder routines and the educators. Magnets and reflections have intrigued the children- leading to many discoveries in these areas.

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

Maternal & Child Health

This week we began talking about what art work we will do for the Bethanga Gymkhana, as we have six weeks of this term left, with the gymkhana being held over Easter.

The children have been enjoying using the mud area and sandpit for activities of cooking and hunting for treasure.

Playgroup

At Talgarno Hall Friday, March 20th

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!!

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

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

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TALGARNO PRIMAARY SCHOOL DISCO

The service is under the care of the Towong Shire.

The service at the Bellbridge Community Centre Kindergarten Session times are: Wednesdays and is open on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each Fridays 9am-4.30pm. Enquiries are welcome! Email: month. There is an open consultation from 9 am Christine.cameron@towong.vic.gov.au until 12 noon, followed by afternoon home visits.

Friday afternoon consultations are also available by appointment.

Talgarno Primary School For enquiries and appointments, please phone Disco Trudi Ellis 0417 535 978 or 6026 4228 (on Bellbridge days).

Pre-schoolers 5.30 -6.00pm (a parent needs to be present) School age 6.30 -7.30pm (must be signed in and out) Cost $ 5.00 per child (Food and glow stick) All kids will eat at 6.00 -630pm, this includes sausage in bread and drink.

Parents are welcome to stay for cuppa and chat.

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Bethanga Primary School News Seven excited and happy little people have begun their foundation year at Bethanga Primary School for 2015. We welcome Alex, Ayden, Eli, Harper, Isabelle, Morpheus and Marnie (in the photo) to our

F/1 class. Transition visits last year assisted these children to know all about school, well before they arrived at Bethanga and they are also well supported by their senior buddies who “check” in through the day to make sure that all is fine. The support of the student’s families should also be acknowledged and we look forward to their assistance and input in their child’s education.

Staffing wise - we welcome Kristen Guymer (new to our school) who will work part time in the 2/3 classroom with Bert Wood. Ross Hogan will guide our 4/5/6 class and Deb Bowman will be working with the F/1 children.

Miriam Briggs will provide music lessons for the whole school and Tuti Jones will deliver Indonesian tuition.

Jenny Franks will continue to keep our office in order.

We have already had an excursion to Albury to enable our year 3-6 students to participate in open water activities facilitated by the Life Saving Society of Victoria. We also took the opportunity to take our F-2 students to the Albury Library/Museum and the Botanic Gardens.

Our school has 48 students this year and we will run three

classes for literacy and numeracy blocks, ensuring small classes and individualised attention.

Our students will have weekly music and Indonesian classes and we also enter our second year of the Bluearth program with our wonderful coach, Catherine Humphry who visits us fortnightly. Our sponsors, MILSPEC Engineering, are again generously assisting us to access this program.

We also have the MARC library van visiting us every fortnight as well as the Upper Murray Library truck.

Whilst holding high expectations for academic intelligence, our school also promotes emotional intelligence and explicitly focusing on the qualities and virtues needed to get along with others, “selfumpiring” and also to be able to bounce back from challenges.

Our theme this term is the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign. Some students have bought along war memorabilia from their families. Below are some photos of these students and the articles they bought to show the classes. The junior class will also be looking at this special occasion.

On Tuesday we held Pancake Day and the money raised went to the Uniting Care for their work with the homeless.

The NERSA swimming sports were held and we have quite a few students going on to next stage. We wish them the best. It was great to see the smiles on all who competed and they were so proud of their achievements that they couldn’t wait to get back to school to share these with us.

On Friday 13 February , we held our own Backyard Blitz. We finished our new garden thanks to the wonderful help of the students in years 3, 4 ,5 and 6, Mr Hogan and Jo Mitchell. Last year we painted the tyres and this year we have planted the tyres with lots of succulents. We then placed the mosaic pavers (from many years ago) around the tyres and put some bark chips around them. It was a big job but it was worth it. The garden looks great! The students had fun working out a design to plant their tyres and some used their plants to make a picture, even a smiley face. Now all we need to do is hope all will grow. Many thanks to everyone who donated the plants. Also we must send a big thankyou to Michael Wood and Glen Bowman for their help and giving up their time to help their wives. I nearly forgot to thank Richard Wood for getting the rocks for the border.

On the 18 February we held our Peninsula Cluster - Health and Well Being Group meeting at Talgarno Primary School. Our next step is to survey the parents and collate this information. It was great to see so many parents at this meeting - we really appreciate their input and help.

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It’s A Bright Future For Talgarno Primary School

Local Support Helps Our School Grow!

This year we have 9 students enrolled at the school, a range of students from Foundation to Year 6 with 5 boys and 4 girls. It’s great to have an increase in numbers and to hear positive comments about our school from local residents and visitors from further a field. We had a great item on Prime News last Tuesday if you would like to see, it is on our face book page.

The year has started off very well; every student happily arrives at school, is motivated to learn and be a part of their local community. This term we will be studying the ANZAC story as part of the history curriculum, if you have any information that you can share with the students that would be great. On the last day of Term 1, students will be holding a car wash to raise funds for a nominated charity that is involved with the armed forces.

Students have been working on developing our current school values and writing stories about them.

F.R.I.E.N.D.S *Friendship- be friendly * Respect –be polite *Inspirational- be creative with ideas * Excellence –do your best * Noble-be honest *Determination-don’t give up *Sharing – giving to others We welcome any community members to the school and have lined up some great events for this year, so put them on your calendar! Please contact the school if you need more details. * Clean Up Australia at School- Friday February 27th 9.30-10.30 * Car wash -Friday March 27th @ 1.00pm ($5.00 for outside of car) *Disco (children) at Talgarno Hall -Friday March 20th *Trivia night (adults) at school- Saturday June 13th *Christmas Celebration at school -Wednesday December 16th

Coffee and Chat Bring a friend or neighbour to our weekly coffee get together on Thursdays from 2.303.30pm. It is a hit with local mums and their children.

Thank you to the many people who came to our Xmas Celebration it was a fun night for kids and a great time to have a chat with locals.

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STALL HOLDERS WANTED. We are seeking stall holders for our annual Gymkhana and Family Fun Day. Would love to see some Arts and Crafts, Plants, Jewellery etc. A great way to showcase your goods and make a bit of money.

Saturday 4th April, 2015. Contact Mary Northey on 0260 264257.

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We would like to thank Laurie Scott, Lyn Whitehead, and Michael Wood for their on-going support in delivering the Berringa Community News

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COMING EVENTS Event

Traditional Ecological Knowledge workshop Tallangatta Health Centenary Ball Talgarno CFA BBQ Bethanga Music Club Bethanga pony Club Trivia Night Boat Racing Day School Disco Talgarno PS Car wash Talgarno PS Bethanga family Fun Day & Gymkhana Bethanga Action Group Meeting Talgarno CFA BBQ Bethanga Music Club Lake Hume Soccer Club Fun Day ANZAC Day Service Bethanga Motor Bike “Poker Run” Bethanga hotel

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Biggest Morning Tea Talgarno CFA BBQ Bethanga Music Club Mothers’ Day Lunch Bethanga Hotel DEADLINE BERRINGA NEWS WINTER EDITION Neighbourhood Watch meeting Bethanga

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Bethanga Action Group Meeting Talgarno PS Trivia Night

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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.