May Gazette 2018

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May 2018

Gazette

Celebrating the Achievements of our Town

SOUNDSHELL MAGIC GALA OPENING A HUGE SUCCESS

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM - DAWN SERVICE PAGE 8 The Girgarre Gazette, a Girgarre Cottage Publication

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COTTAGE COORDINATOR’S CATCH-UP “Volunteers are not paid—not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless!”

In every Gazette, I have a standard “Want to Help?” section. One of the Committee members, suggested that I should expand on this in the hope that it would bring more volunteers in by clarifying what is available for you here at the Cottage.

We currently have over 30 volunteers on our books, which is extraordinary! However, we are always looking for more.

Some volunteers come in once a week, some come in once a year. We have some that are rostered on and come on specific days every week. It is really up to the individual and how much time they have on their hands. Every situation is different and if you are a grandparent looking after the littlies, you may only be able to pop in here or there, same as if you are a shift worker. We understand and appreciate this, but if you would like to volunteer, we have many different opportunities for you.

“One of the greatest gifts you can give is your time.”

As mentioned, you can assist as little or as often as you like, areas we need assistance in are; Community Car Drivers, Plant Nursery, Open Garden Festival, Girgarre Gazette, Market Stall, Admin/Reception, Committee of Management, Seniors program, Cooking/Meal Prep, Foodshare collection and more. If you are interested and would like to come in and have a chat, please feel free to drop in and see me or give me a call.

May events (as follows), please share and support!

Looking forward to seeing you, any enquiries please do not hesitate to contact me.

Take care and bye for now, Kezia.

GIRGARRE’S FIRST EVER MOTHER’S DAY CLASSIC! Please join us for a 4km walk.

Sunday 13 May 2018 Registration from 7.30 am @ Cenotaph (Station St) (look for the pink balloons) Warm-up: 8.20am Welcome & start: 8.30am For more information on Girgarre’s Mother’s Day classic, please contact Sandy on 0409 005 387 or Kezia on 5854 6482.

COME ALONG & SUPPORT AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST MORNING TEA

Hope to see you there!

Bring people together to help raise funds and make a difference to those impacted by cancer.

HOST: DATE: WHERE: DETAILS:

COMMUNITY COTTAGE TUESDAY 29th May 2018 11:00am onwards Activities room @ the Girgarre Community Cottage Enjoy morning tea for a gold coin donation www.biggestmorningtea.com

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SPIRIT OF GIRGARRE RISING - JUST THE BEGINNING A BALMY EVENING encouraged a record turnout of well over 600 to the Girgarre Gargarro Gardens Gala Opening concert in the Gargarro Soundshell on Saturday 21 April.

The Junkestra Orchestra were in fine form and Maestro Graeme Leak guided them through the intricacies of the beautiful ‘Spirit Rising’ piece he had written especially for them. There were Line Dancers; a large contingent of Jigarre Jammers and the Rushworth and District Concert Band, all of whom distinguished themselves with their polished and professional approach to the event.

The CFA representatives created a stir when they let off a couple of loud smoke bombs; the smoke rising in the darkened sky like two pillars of fire. They then entered right into the spirit of the piece as they paraded past the audience.

“It was amazing, I’m so glad I came. My grandson was fascinated by the Junkestra instruments, he thought the whole thing was too short, and he loved the conductor telling Doc McDonald when to rev up his farm bike”.

These comments from a district resident, a dedicated country music and Slim Dusty fan.

Girgarre Development Chair, Jan Smith, was thrilled with the evening. “The rain, although welcome, dampened everything for a short while.” She said recently.

“However, Graeme and the Junkestra musicians made the most of the delay by rehearsing and fine tuning the program. It was a wonderful evening, we did not want the first performance to be an ‘Official Opening’ of the Gargarro Soundshell as such. We wanted to celebrate the achievements of the many wonderful volunteers, locally and from surrounding districts, who wholeheartedly embraced our ideas from the very beginning, and who put

in so many hours to bring it all to fruition. It would not have happened with out them, or without the dedicated team from the Girgarre Development Group who worked with the professionals who designed and built it.

I want to mention the 32 Junkestra Players, they were magnificent. Many of them travelled more than once a week from as far afield as Numurkah and Bendigo to attend rehearsals. I also want to make a special commendation to Wallace Williams from Kyvalley and Pete Gibson, from Nanneella. They both worked tirelessly with Graeme to fine tune and build so many of the instruments we used”.

Regional Arts Victoria,, Small Towns Transformation Manager, Graham Coffey, was introduced by MC, Lisa Smith. Graham spoke briefly about the Small Towns Transformation program across Victoria. He said he was proud of the spirit of Girgarre and proud of the progres we're making. Girgarre was the leading applicant during the selection process, and he added that he always looked forward to being here.

The evening wound up with a large group of Jigarre Jammers playing a selection of the songs played at their regular Jigarre Jammin’ monthly sessions.

What happens next, is this the end of the Junkestra?

Not according to Jan, who said that the organisers were developing many more exciting events for Girgarre. The future is looking good for the beautiful Soundshell, and a whisper tells us we will be seeing more of Graeme Leak in future.

Patti Harrison, on behalf of the Junkestra players, presented Graeme with a bouquet of flowers on behalf of the Orchestra members and Lisa and Jan presented Graeme with a ‘Certificate of Citizenship’ from Girgarre.

A fitting close to a wonderful evening.

The Junkestra in fine form, Graeme Leak leading with the Djembe

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GALA SPECTACULAR Are we ready?

The Firies get into the spirit to the beat of the drums

The Jammers finish off the evening

Pre-show, a couple of old cowhands make music from bits of old milking machines!

Who would have thought a farm bike could star in an Orchestra.

Des Crichton with a Rubbish can lid, electrified guitar

Patrick Cronin, Stage Manager & Director (left) with Graeme Leak, composer of Spirit Rising & Conductor. Below: The Line Dancers.

Andrea Fahey & Val Maudsley

Below: Pete Gibson on his beautiful hand made harp, with improvisation from Wallace Williams on the hand crafted tin violin.

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PAINTING IN PATCHWORK

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GIRGARRE DEVELOPMENT GROUP - Meeting was held Tuesday 24 April Town Brand - Nerida Hippisley from Flying Pig designs, Tatura presented a new town logo. It shows the Girgarre Memorial Hall front and centre, with rays of colour radiating out signify our diverse groups and people; the water; pastures and sunshine. Beautiful amalgamation of many original concepts. Various applications of the logo’s use were demonstrated.

Girgarre Website Launch - www.girgarre.com.au -Melissa Crow, from Youlissys Creative, has been the mastermind behind making our ideas a reality. Many, many hours have been invested into bringing this project to completion both by Melissa who did the design work and Lisa Smith who liaised with the Girgarre community. Melissa took all members present on a virtual tour through the fabulous new website.

Each group will control their own content while the management of the website is to be completed by four administrators, Naomi Kelly, Lyn Cosham and Sally Canny and Lisa Smith. Ongoing funding of the website will be funded by Girgarre Development Group and the Girgarre Community Cottage.

Girgarre Development Group Meeting- Soundshell - The launch of the soundshell with the premier performance of the Spirits Rising after having been delayed due to the weather turned out to be an amazing musical experience. Graeme Leak’s efforts were awe inspiring in the choreographing and organising of this production. This was the first of many exciting events at this new performance space with plans already afoot for next year’s Moosic Muster.

A huge thank you to Doc McDonald who was the Project manager- many, many hours were invested in bringing this wonderful space to completion. A huge thank you to all involved in the organisation of this great event Doc Mc Donald reported - a huge debt of gratitude was due to Bourke’s Construction and the Zobec Brothers.

Power has finally been connected to the site after many setbacks – this has been a less than positive experience dealing with service providers. Temporary fencing will be installed around the Soundshell.

Market - April’s market experienced good crowds and lots of extra stalls. Greg Fitzpatrick reported that the chook auction broke all records for the number of pens (about 600) - reasonable returns were realised.

Jigarre Jammin’ - This coming weekend will see the Jigarre Jammin camp over return. The camp over will again feature walk-up concerts and Jam on Friday evening; Graeme Leak will run workshops on Saturday morning; normal Jigarre Jammin’ will be held in the afternoon; a concert on Saturday evening will complete the day. All welcome $5 entry Quilters & Patchwork- Sandra McDonald reported that preparation is well under way for the launching of the quilt. A sneak preview of the finished product has revealed how astonishingly beautiful it is going to be. Launch date is Friday 11 th May Recreation Reserve /Tennis Club - Greg Fitzpatrick and Duncan Roderick reported that no advice on commencement date for new tennis courts has yet been notified by the Campaspe Shire RSL - Rob Axen reported that Anzac Day preparations for the Dawn Service are complete and all welcome to join the service -a sausage sizzle will be held at the completion of the ceremony CFA - It was reported that the CFA had attended a few burn offs that had got out of control The Brigade had thanked the Stanhope CFA for loaning out their lights for our brigade to us for use at the Soundshell opening. George advised that the fire truck is available for watering.

Market Events - Bill Casey reported a pleasing 1st vegetable competition, with six entries. More advertising and notice next year will certainly be even more successful.

Nursery - Loraine reported the nursery is joining with the GDG to have an activity table associate with the Green Thumbs stall at the May Market. Arts, crafts, making cards, succulents free to all those interested.

Landcare - Bernie Fitzpatrick reported that the group had completed a grant application for further development of the walking track.

Memorial hall - Dennis Hammond reported that he had undertaken small repairs around the hall

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TOWN BRAND

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KID’S CROSSWORD

www.girgarre.com.au Girgarre now has an official Town Brand; a very smart Logo and a new up to date website, thanks to Nerida Hippisley of Flying Pig Designs, Tatura (for the logo), and Melissa Crow, Youlissys Designs, Mansfield and Lisa Smith from (Minds At Work) Melbourne for the website.

Representatives from all local groups in Girgarre were at the launch of the logo and website on Tuesday 24 April. They applauded all the hard work it’s taken to get to this final stage. Each group has, over the last 12 months, been involved in many discussions and ‘think tanks’ with the professionals.

It’s all come together well.

What we now have is very professional, stylish and quite beautiful. It is available for all groups to use when promoting Girgarre and their group.

ANZAC SERVICE 2018 IN JUST about complete darkness Girgarre RSL president Laurie Young commenced the Anzac Dawn Service by welcoming Stanhope President Phil Chapman, Councillor John Zobec and community members. A prayer was read by RSL member Robyn Hunt and a requiem was read by Laurie Young. Secretary John Crilly read a eulogy for local WW1 digger Alfred ‘Dicky’ Edwin Dickman who lost his life in the battlefields of the Western Front on 11th June 1918 just 5 months before the war's end and 100 years ago.

The laying of wreaths and poppies was then performed by the Girgarre and Stanhope RSL Presidents, Councillor John Zobec and members of the community. A bugler was in attendance to perform the last post, followed by a

minute's silence and reveille. This moment of tranquillity was a time for those in attendance to remember the sacrifices of war and to reflect on the appreciation and sacrifices that we owe to those who have served this country.

With the sun beginning to rise, the flag raising ceremony was performed with local Girgarre Primary School children assisting RSL members. The playing of the Australian National anthem and the New Zealand National anthem concluded the solemn occasion and everybody was then invited to the Girgarre RSL rooms to partake of tea, coffee, biscuits and a sausage sizzle. Numbers of around 150 were estimated to be in attendance.

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PAINTING IN PATCHWORK

Photos of the recent Girgarre Patchwork and Quilter’s ‘QUILT IN’ are on page 24

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TINY TOWNS - Small Communities Supporting Each Other HELLO BEAUTIFUL Hannie Rayson ELMORE MEMORIAL HALL 8 PM WED 9 MAY 2018 What does it take to understand the soul of Australia? Hello, Beautiful! is a funny, big-hearted show performed by one of Australia’s best-loved playwrights, Hannie Rayson. Based on her best-selling memoir, this show is a piece of sublime

comic storytelling – true stories from an adventurous life from her childhood in East Brighton to the treacheries of Hollywood, from share-houses in Fitzroy to the beauty of rural Australia. The author of 14 plays including Hotel Sorrento and Life After George (which made playwriting history as the first play to be nominated for the Miles Franklin Award), Hannie Rayson is warm, self-effacing and hilarious as she share her experiences. Entry $10 gotix@bendigo.vic.gov.au. Elmore Memorial Hall, 63 Hervey Street. Elmore 3558. P: 5434 6100

SAVE THE CHILDREN AUSTRALIA FUNDRAISING AND MORNING COFFEE FASHION EVENT

Thursday 12 May 2018 Uniting Church Hall, cnr Unitt and Union Sts, Kyabram Fashion by New Image and All About Shoes.

Entry $10. Raffle, Stalls and Door Prizes. 9.30 am start with morning tea ALL WELCOME. Tickets from New Image and at the door.

Growing Regional Arts in Nathalia The Bush Stone Curlew Project The Nathalia G.R.A.I.N Store, 24 Blake St Nathalia, a Regional Arts Group committed to encouraging the Arts in Nathalia, are offering a unique opportunity for artists, emerging to established, to submit work of any medium for a show on the endangered the Bush Stone-curlew. The work should be a maximum of 1 m x 1 m and ready to present.

Above by: Linden Lancaster

The Splinter Contemporary Artists will also be holding an exhibition at the G.R.A.I.N Store from Thursday 12 April until Saturday 26 May. Official opening Guest Speaker is , Rhonda Christanthou More information can be sought from the G.R.A.I.N Store on 0410 95 247 or www.thegrainstore.org.au.

Email: info@thegrainstore.org

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HONOURING OUR VOLUNTEERS - NATIONAL VOLUNTEERS Volunteers are an integral part of our community and we are all appreciative of the work carried out by the many volunteers in ours. The Vibrant Volunteer Coordinators Network are committed to supporting volunteers and their coordinators/managers to achieve many positive outcomes for their community.

The Vibrant Volunteer Coordinators Network would like to invite your organisation’s volunteers to help celebrate National Volunteer Week with their inaugural Volunteer Thank you/Wellbeing Day for all volunteers across the Murray / Campaspe region on 16th May (on the lawn behind the Echuca Moama Visitor info Centre).

Quotable Quotes on Volunteering “In my career, I learned that giving your services for free gives you a good return on your investment, not just financially but morally. It supplements your personal integrity.” Stevie Wonder (Singer).

“Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve.

You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.” Martin Luther King Jr Directions. Marinate 2 hours or longer: Preparation: 15min. Cook: 30min . Preheat oven to 200cC. Line a These chicken wings are crispy on the outside and meltingly 23x33cm baking dish with aluminium foil. tender on the inside and are flavoured with layers of Place the chicken wings, garlic and onion into a large bowl.

Vietnamese spices and soy sauce. (Recipe: Nelson Huynh) Pour in soy sauce, fish sauce, lemon juice and sesame oil.

12 chicken wings, tips removed and wings cut in half at joint Season with, pepper, garlic powder, and sugar; toss together until well coated. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours to over2 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped night.

1/2 onion, cut into chunks Remove wings from marinade, reserving extra marinade.

1/4 cup (65ml) soy sauce Arrange wings in a single layer over bottom of prepared 1/4 cup (65ml) fish sauce 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (approx one medium lem- dish. Bake in preheated oven, turning once and brushing with reserved marinade, until deep, golden brown and meat on) juices run clear, approximately 30 minutes.

2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Tried by the Editor, very nice!

1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon white sugar

Vietnamese Spicy Chicken Wings.

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GIRGARRE COMMUNITY COTTAGE

WHAT IS THE GIRGARRE COMMUNITY COTTAGE? A community space where you can:  Join classes and learn new things  Library books, magazines and DVDs  Meet new people  Socialise and make friends  Hold meetings  Free use of computers, Wi-Fi and the internet  Get assistance with community / shire issues  Be safe and welcomed at all times  Access activities during school holidays  Book the Community Car  Assist others by volunteering  Fundraise for worthy causes

FOR HIRE Girgarre Community Cottage has a number of specialty items that are available for hire for people within the community. Items are available at a charge of $5 per month and a fully refundable (upon return of the item) $30 deposit.

Contact the Cottage, Mon-Thurs 10am-3pm on 5854 6482 to arrange for delivery or pick-up.

Items available include: Shower Chair Walkers Porta Cot Childs Car Seat (birth to 4 years old) Walking Sticks Large Wheel Chair Baby Bath High Chair.

Utilities Room for Hire Need a space to: Hold a meeting? Do some training?

Meet socially or hold an activity? Have an event?

We have a room for hire, including tea and coffee facilities.

 Training courses  Access printing, fax and photocopying services

FOOD BANK

 Cook meals for seniors

Food parcels are available to those in need even if this is to alleviate pressure so bills can be paid or school shoes purchased. Confidentiality ensured.

Available Mondays-Thursdays 10 -3pm.

Alternatively, please phone Kezia on 5854 6482/Mob: 0404 686 344

 Access the District Library  Access Foodshare packages

DONATIONS WELCOME The Cottage collects the items listed below for refurbishment and redistribution to others in need.

Any toiletries that you may have collected on your travels are welcome and old mobile phones and spectacles (These are distributed to the disadvantaged folk around Australia). Bras are collected for overseas aid and new Nappies, Pilchers, Baby Wraps, Breast Pumps, Mastectomy Items, Cotton Clothing suitable for Fiji climate, (one size fits all size) are appreciated. www.upliftbras.org.

BOOK SWAP Like to read? Come to the Cottage and swap a book, or take one for free.

M0n –Thurs 10 - 3PM

Clean denim, may be left at the cottage so Ros can make quilts.

Stains don’t matter.

The Girgarre Community Cottage is open from 10am until 3pm Monday to Thursday. For enquiries on any of the items in the Girgarre Community Cottage pages please contact the Cottage Coordinator, Kezia Talbot PH:5854 6482. If you would like to help out at the Cottage or offer to teach a class, or be on the Committee of Management, please drop in for more information. Your commitment can be short term/long term, whatever suits you! The Committee of Management Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month, 10:30am at the Cottage. The President of the Com of Management is Theresa Biggs Ph: 0429 478 780 or 5854 6419.

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GIRGARRE COMMUNITY COTTAGE Seniors Notes 4 April: Last week we went to the Chanter Estate Military Museum in Moama. Our gentlemen folk enjoyed it immensely, as it was filled with old motorcycles, horse drawn equipment and commercial and military vehicles.

Some of which have appeared in films; “The Sullivan’s”, “Mission Impossible” and “My Brother Tom” to name a few.

The museum is a 100 year old church relocated from Rochester, well worth a look in itself. To our pleasant surprise the wine cellar and tastings were available. A couple of our females members propped up the bar for a while enjoying a tipple or two. Then we went to the Moama RSL for lunch which featured more military paraphernalia and enjoyed a two course meal. Next week we are in house for a meal and our “Tech for Seniors” program, where we will start exploring IPads.

11 April: We hope you had a safe and relaxing Easter enjoying your time with family and friends. The last two weeks have been very relaxing with an lovely day in-house on the 3rd of April. Bingo was played and won by Joy,

several times…she was on fire!!! Our Tech for Seniors program went well with an introductory lesson on exploring Ipads, opening apps, deleting unwanted data and taking photos. On the 10th, we headed over to Shepparton for our monthly RSL meal and entertainment fix. We were thrilled to have Anthony Tenace (Elvis impersonator) and his son Little Elvis (Levi, 8 years old). It was Little Elvis’ first performance and what he may have lacked in experience, he more than made up for with exuberance. Enjoyed by all.

25 April: We had a lovely catch up last week, our numbers were slightly down, as members are flitting around the country side on holidays. Bingo seems to be the current flavour of the month, I think they are trying to knock Joy from her winners podium or they want the prize! Either way, no success as Joy won again. Tech for Seniors ran again, all feedback is extremely positive- still exploring iPads and smart phone applications as requested by participants. Next week we are off to the Camel farm, for a tour, followed by lunch at Three620. Enquires please contact The Cottage on 5854 6482.

THE GIRGARRE SENIORS

Left: Anthony (Elvis) Tenace and Levi entertain the Girgarre Seniors

The Girgarre Seniors meet every Tuesday at 10:45am at the Girgarre Community Cottage. Join them for lunch on the first Tuesday, then fortnightly.

They also conduct shopping trips and provide transport to Shepparton for Merry Melodies and other outings. For

more information, contact The Cottage Tel: 5854 6482

Prescription Service for Girgarre The Cottage offers a prescription collection service to the local Girgarre community. Leave your scripts between 10am - 3pm Monday to Thursday for collection the following afternoon. The scripts will be filled by Amcal, Stanhope or Kyabram. All prescriptions must be collected the following day (or drop off arranged when leaving your script). Please note - no medications will be stored at the Cottage. For all questions and queries on the service, please call the Cottage 5854 6482 or drop in to 27 Olympic St Girgarre. Email the Cottage girgarrenh@bigpond.com.

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OUR COMMUNITY Rushworth and District Community Bank Working Together to Achieve Outcomes CONGRATULATIONS GIRGARRE. Despite the wet and wild weather causing the postponement of the Gala Opening of the Gargarro Soundshell the week before, what a magnificent evening and performance it was on Saturday April 21st. Congratulations on a magnificent event Girgarre. The Gargarro Committee is to be commended; the Junkestra, and Graeme Leak, well done. The organisation and support music was exceptional.

What a fabulous night we all had. Members of our Board and staff were so proud to be partners with this wonderful occasion for Girgarre, a great example of a small community excelling again.

Rushworth & District Community Bank was initially funded by a capital raise in the community over 15 years ago. Local residents purchased shares for $1.00 to open the bank branch in Rushworth. Owning shares in your Community Bank not only pays dividends annually but as a shareholder, you can see firsthand the benefits of your investment through local community projects and sponsorships like the amazing

Gargarro Soundshell.

Rushworth & District community Bank are proud investors of $40,000 into this incredible project.

Thanks to ongoing positive business growth and continued support for our Community Bank we have been able to continue to thank shareholders with annual dividends. Without our shareholders, the Community Bank would not be viable and we could not have returned banking services to Rushworth, Stanhope and the district as well as invest over $800,000 into the community since opening in 2002. If you are interested in owning shares in your Community Bank, speak to Kevin Livingston in the Rushworth branch and he will take you through the process of investing in your Community.

The more of your business you do with us, all the more communities like yours benefit. It secures the sponsorships program will continue well into the future. You help us and we certainly will help your community.

Christine Borger.

Chair, Rushworth & District Financial Services Ltd.

WOW! Words On Wheels is a program offered by the

Girgarre Farmers’ Produce Market A Slice of True Country Life

SECOND SUNDAY OF MONTH January to December

2018 DATES Chook auctions. 13 May, 10 June, 8 July, 10 June, 8 July, none in August, 9 September, last one for the year 14 October.

Stall Bookings: Jan (Produce): 5854 6283 Carol (Craft): 5854 6371 Like us out on Facebook: @girgarrefarmersmarket

Campaspe Regional Library Service. They work with volunteer storytellers to deliver each session. Words on Wheels supports the sharing of stories, inspiring memory recollections and fosters social connection. Sessions are conducted at care facilities and with interested community groups. Each session is based on a theme and incorporates short stories, poetry, humour, pictures, song and reminiscence. If you would like to know more about Words on wheels then please contact Nerida Dye. The Community Outreach Coordinator for the Echuca Regional Library Ph:. 5481 2404 during office hours.

Words on Wheels in Girgarre meets on the 3rd Tuesday evening every month for a meal and activities, in the activities room at the rear of the Cottage, from 6pm. A $5 donation towards costs is appreciated. Community Cottage contact is Ph. 5854 6484, Monday to Thursday 10am until 3pm.

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OUR COMMUNITY GIRGARRE UKULELE MATES (GUM)

RECYCLE TO HELP THE MELBOURNE ZOO

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The group meets every 1st and 3rd (and 5th) Wednesday afternoon at 1.30pm in the Activities Room at the Girgarre Community Cottage.

This fun group comes together and fills the area with beautiful music. The group is appropriate for both new and experienced players of the ukulele and we would love to include you in their next get together. Phone Lyn for more information on 5859 0297

Zoos are calling on you to recycle your old mobile phone, routers, ADSL modems and cables to help save one of our closest living relatives. A rare mineral ore called coltan, found in many mobile phones and other items, is mined in gorilla habitat. The mining is accelerating the decline in gorilla numbers and at least 10 other African primate species.

By simply recycling an old mobile phone, the pressure on gorilla habitat is reduced and money raised from refurbished mobile phones supports conservation projects in Africa.

GIRGARRE (CAMPASPE) REGIONAL LIBRARY DEPOT The library is free to join At Girgarre Community Cottage you can access books, DVDs, talking books and magazines. You can choose from thousands of titles ordered online at www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/library and delivered to the Cottage. We welcome everyone to attend the Library to borrow books and enjoy our resources. The more members we have the more resources we are able to obtain, so why not become a member today! If you would like a book not on our shelves Wendy (our Shire Librarian) will bring a copy to the Cottage.

Please note - If you have borrowed in Girgarre and ARE RETURNING ITEMS TO Echuca, Kyabram, Rochester, Rushworth or Tongala, be advised you will need to use the After Hours Chute to avoid the gates alarming as these branches have a new high tech system.

If you are unable to attend The Cottage, we are able to deliver your books to you.

Please phone the Girgarre Community Cottage on 5854 6482

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OUR COMMUNITY FREE GIRGARRE PLAYGROUP NEXT JIGARRE JAM 26 May from 10.30 - 4pm $2 donation appreciated plus a small plate of afternoon tea to share.

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Mondays 10am-12pm Playgroup commences second week of term, not open in school holidays.

Come and make some musical magic!

E: jigarrejammers@bigpond.com T: 5852 1995/0429 149246

STANHOPE MEN’S SHED

All families welcome. Children 0-5years.

Parents stay and play with their children, encouraging socialisation, engaging in creativity and having lots of fun. Many facets of learning are experienced and the building of self esteem.

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Please bring a piece of fruit or snack.

OPEN Mon, Wed and Fri, 9:00am to 12 Noon 3 Tivey Grove Membership $35 pa.

Girgarre Playgroup Co-coordinator - Sharon Pell.

Tea & coffee, chat, computers, wood and metal lathes.

Food relief packages and nursery supplies are available to families at Playgroup.

For more details call the Girgarre Community Cottage on 5854 6482.

Contact Des on 0457 300 321 EVERYONE WELCOME

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Ph.: 5831 4838 Fax: 5831

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CLASSIFIEDS & SERVICES

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Russell Wheelhouse Livestock Transport Girgarre For all of your livestock transport needs Mobile: 0430 432 687 Ph: 5854 6370

Brad Canny Electrical Domestic, Commercial & Industrial. REC 26754 Brad Canny Electrical is a new sparky around town serving all areas of the Goulburn Valley for all your electrical needs. Born and bred locally, why not give Brad a call when you are in need of an electrician.

PH: 0467 546 461 bcelectrical@outlook.com.au

BEAU JANGLES DOG GROOMING PHONE GLENNIS: 5857 2915 Hydro Bath ~ Nail Trimming Grooming ~ Clipping 54 Brudenell St, Stanhope

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CLASSIFIEDS & SERVICES Mechanical Repairs and Servicing General Engineering Licensed VicRoads Tester # 11233 LV HV LP

GIRGARRE POST OFFICE ________________________________________ OPENING HOURS: 9.00AM - 5.00PM MON–FRI 9.00AM - 11.00AM SAT Use our new electronic terminal for all your Bill Pay and Banking needs. Cash out facility available.

Newspapers, milk and some grocery lines.

We would love to see you.

So support us and keep your money local.

ALL GREETING CARDS $1 Stockist of the Girgarre History Book. $30 Tongala bread available Mon, Wed & Fri Phone:

NATHALIA PRINTERS  Letterheads

 Stubby Holders

 Envelopes

 Fridge Magnets

 Invoice books

 Bumper Stickers

 Business Cards

 Coasters

 Map Laminating

 Flyers

 Business Stationery

Just a Phone Call away….  5866 3060

EMAIL: info@nathaliaprinters.com.au

LETHAL LEIGH’S LAWN SERVICES Great prices Reliable Service Lawn mowing (ride on & push mower) Whipper snipping Leaf blowing Light tree & hedge trimming Chainsaw work Mini garden mulcher Light rubbish & garden waste removal (6x4 trailer with crate) Call Leigh 0459 778 606 Caitlin 0428 128 938

5854 6200

STANHOPE PUB Bar/Bistro/Pizzeria & Bottle Shop Accommodation & Function Room Courtesy bus for a gold coin donation Open Sun - Thu 2pm Fri - Sat 12 Noon Dinner available Tue - Sun 6pm 8:30pm 67 Midland Hwy, Stanhope T: 03 5857 2293

PAT’S CAR REMOVAL Email:

patsmobilemat@hotmail.com

0438 076 727

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WHO WE ARE THE FOUR PILLARS OF GIRGARRE Education The Girgarre Development Group Celebrating the Achievements of our town.

Building a Sustainable and Vibrant Community.

Sport The Girgarre Recreation Reserve The Girgarre Football Netball Club The Girgarre Tennis Club The Girgarre Cricket Club

The Girgarre Primary School Preparing a Path to the Future

The Girgarre Community Kindergarten We aim to achieve an environment where everyone belongs, feels welcomed, valued and respected, while providing learning opportunities for children through exploration and play.

The Community Cottage The Community Centre exists to help, support and encourage people of this rural area to enrich their lives by developing friendships and new learning skills.

Our active and vibrant community, working together CONTACT THE COTTAGE Girgarre Community Group Inc. (The Cottage) A1601 ABN: 66 944 230 131.

27 Olympic St. (P.O. Box 35), Girgarre, 3624 Phone: (03) 5854 6482 Fax: (03) 5854 6484 http://girgarre.com.au/girgarre-community-cottage

E-mail: girgarrenh@bigpond.com Coordinator: Kezia Talbot Connect with us on Facebook.

Girgarre Community Cottage

The Girgarre Gazette Do you have something you would like us to share? We would love to hear from you!

Deadline for publication is the

20th of the month Email: girgarregazette@yahoo.com.au

ADVERTISE WITH US The Girgarre Gazette is delivered to over 500 people, is published on Issuu and is distributed via the Girgarre Post Office, Rob Varcoe’s shop, 228 Allan St. Kyabram, Nanneella, Store, Rushworth, Corop, Stanhope and electronically via email. The Gazette is produced for the benefit of the community by the Girgarre Community Group Inc. (The Cottage).

Join our email list! Drop us a line and we will add you to our distribution list.

EMAIL: girgarregazette@yahoo.com.au

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Girgarre Gazette Editor: Irene Labbett PH: 5852 1995/0429 149 246 irenekyv@bigpond.com

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LOCAL GROUPS Group Name Girgarre Community Cottage

Details

Contact Name

Phone Number

Girgarre Community Car Girgarre Seniors Girgarre Open Garden Committee Girgarre Green Thumbs Nursery

Committee President Coordinator Community Transport Seniors Activities and Events Open Garden Festival Nursery Sales

Theresa Biggs Kezia Talbot Cottage Staff Debra Stelzer Loraine Warde Carol and Loraine

Girgarre Playgroup Girgarre Ukulele Mates Girgarre Patchwork Quilters Girgarre Line Dancers

0-5 yrs. Mondays 10am-12 1st & 3rd Wed (& 5th) 1:30pm Quilters and Sewing Group Line Dancing

Sharon Pell Lyn Cosham Nola Marke Gloria Atkins

5854 6419 5854 6482 5854 6482 5854 6482 5854 6236/0438 546 237 Carol 5854 6371 Loraine 0438 546 237 5854 6482 5859 0297 5854 8226 0400 539 778

Girgarre Community Kindergarten

Lead Educator

Robyn Swan

5854 6368

Girgarre Primary School

Principal

Peter Caldow

5854 6275

Girgarre Returned Services League

President

Laurie Young

5854 6303

Girgarre CFA

Captain

Maree Gadzinski

5854 6264

Stanhope/Girgarre Lions Club

2nd & 4th Wednesday 7pm Stanhope Hotel

Avis Weller

5854 6383

Girgarre Christian Church

Christian Church

Ron Gregory

5854 6382

Stanhope and District Men’s Shed

Have fun and create

Des Crichton

0457 300 321

Girgarre Memorial Hall Committee

Memorial Hall

Sandra McDonald

Girgarre Development Group (GDG) Gargarro Project Friends of the Gardens Girgarre Craft Market Girgarre Farmers Market Jigarre Jammers

Girgarre Improvements Gargarro Botanic Gardens Chairperson Bookings/Enquiries Bookings / Enquiries Acoustic Music

Jan Smith Athol McDonald Bernie Ryan Carol Ohlin Doug Gray Irene Labbett

5854 6283 5854 6324 5857 2407 5854 6371 5857 2270 5852 1995 0429 149 246

Girgarre Living History girgarrehistory@gmail.com

Book titled “Girgarre” Recording History

Athol McDonald Jenny Wadelton

5854 6324 5852 2301

Girgarre Recreational Reserve

President

Greg Fitzpatrick

5857 2567

Girgarre Football /Netball Club

President

Brendon Nicholson

0439 462 226

Girgarre Cricket Club

President

Mick Coyne

0488 296 566

Girgarre Carpet Bowls

Thursdays 7pm, Girgarre Hall From April - August

Theo George Rob Varcoe

0428 740 976 0409 975 997

Girgarre Tennis Club

President Secretary

Michelle Turpin Fiona Smith

0406 564 199 0408 502 274

5854 6324

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SPORT - UPDATED FIXTURES FOR 2018

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK LUNCH AND DINNER MONDAY – FRIDAY $10.00 LUNCHES AVAILABLE

Come in, relax and enjoy our fabulous modern facilities

82 ALLAN STREET KYABRAM Ph: 5852 2431 www.kyabramclub.com.au office@kyabramclub.com.au

QUALITY BISTRO DINING, SUN SHADED PLAYGROUND, FOXTEL, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, OFF STREET PARKING, SPORTS BAR, LANDSCAPED COURTYARD WITH BARBEQUE FACILITIES, CONFERENCE ROOMS, TAB, KENO AND EFTPOS FACILITIES.

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SPORT - UPDATED FIXTURES FOR 2018

Girgarre Bowlers Sought Secretary of the Girgarre Carpet Bowlers, Theo George was pleased with the results of a successful fund raising raffle the Bowlers held for Easter in April. The prizes were nice baskets of Easter Eggs. The competition drawn winners were drawn on 29 April, first prize went to James Owen, second to Barry Taylor and third to Lexie Massey.

On the 5 April they held a practice night and a come-and-meet your new members evening. Organisers were pleased to have bowlers come from Rushworth, Lancaster and Kyabram to join them. The second practise night on 12 April saw members from Tatura, Lancaster, Kyabram, Merrigum and Wyuna join in and some ends were played on the mats.

Theo also said he was pleased with the turn out as it included some younger members. He also said he would now like to see a few more local Girgarre people join in. Theo can be contacted on 0428 740 976 if you are interested.

’The Dry’ - A GOOD READ by Jane Harper The Dry is the first of a series of novels by Australian Jane Harper, it has received many accolades and is a good, gripping read. Set in a parched farming community in Australia, it’s an atmospheric mystery thriller set in a farming region that hasn’t seen rain in two years. Something here in northern Victoria we can all relate too.

The Dry introduces us to a Federal Police Office, Det. Aaron Falk, back visiting his home town for the funeral of his childhood friend, Luke. He then gets caught up, unofficially, investigating the mysterious deaths of Luke and his family, who had in childhood been his neighbour’s family. Deaths that at first glance seems like a murder-suicide. It leads Det. Falk back into his own history in the town and another death that has haunted the town for decades, an event that saw Aaron and his father leave the district under a cloud. It is a good read. The Dry is available at all good bookstores and On Line.

Jane Harpers second book with Det. Aaron Falk is ‘Force of Nature’. Available now.

HALL FOR HIRE Contact: Sandy Fletcher at the Girgarre Post Office Ph: 5854 6200.

Other enquiries: Sandra McDonald Ph: 5854 6324 • Hall $80 Supper Room $40

• Hall and Supper Room $110

• Shire Insurance $25.

• Supper Room with all facilities

• Shire Insurance for a function

$60 • Hall and Supper Room with all

facilities $150 • Meetings $15 • Bond $50 .Bond for a function

with alcohol $200

with alcohol $40.GST included.

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OUR COMMUNITY

NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK

KOORI NEWS One & All Inclusion Day FRIDAY 18 May 2018

Wear orange on Friday, 18 May and you will be helping the One & All Inclusion Project to promote inclusion in our community. Contact Sharnee McCoy- admin@oneandallproject.org.au Phone 0431 160 381. Facebook: https:// www.facebook.com/oneandall/

CAMPASPE SHIRE NEWS IMMUNISATION TIMES HAVE CHANGED In 2018 immunisations will be conducted in Girgarre by appointment only.

Flu vaccinations are available at council’s regular immunisation sessions across the shire. The vaccination is free for people over 65 years and at risk groups, and $29 per dose for all other people.

Pre-payment is required for each vaccination which can be made at any council customer service centre. Simply take your receipt to any immunisation session as proof of payment.

Please utilise this local service when your child’s immunisations are due to ensure this service remains within this community.

For further information contact Immunisation Program Coordinator on 1300 666 535 at the Shire.

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SCHOOL CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS - 9,10,11 NOVEMBER 2018

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PAINTING IN PATCHWORK One hundred and sixty keen Patch workers met in the Girgarre Hall on April 16th to celebrate the 30 years of Patchwork in Girgarre, it was also their 25th ‘Quilt In’. Quilters came from as far away as Taree and Deniliquin in NSW. The group was thrilled to have Carol Martin, now living in Echuca, one of the founding members of Girgarre Patchwork and Quilters join them for the day. Other founding members acknowledged on the day, were Nancy Harris who died last year aged 94, Thelma Mazzetti, now living in Pakenham, Donalda Walker from Kyabram and Shirley Pyke.

Guest Speaker, Jan Smith spoke of the wonderful happenings in Girgarre and there was an large display of individual quilts to inspire everyone. The birthday cake was made up of 30 small cupcakes, lit by Shirley Pyke and fanned out by Donalda Walker. Everyone joined in the singing of

happy birthday.

Major Raffle Quilt winner was Sue Wren from Berwick.

Other raffle winners were Deb Lee, Wendy Norman, Judy Marshall, Kate Johnson, Marg Hore, Marilyn Morrison and Deb Curtis.

The organisers would like to thank the following stall holders for their support. Meg and Mog, Rushworth; Catharina’s Vintage Stitches, Kyabram; South Fabrics, Echuca; Brojayla Patches, Boort; Girgarre Green Thumbs Nursery; Girgarre Patchwork Trading Table contributors and Peter Halliday, the Scissor Man. Thanks also go to all the volunteers that helped with the setting up on the Sunday; on the day and with the cleaning up afterwards.

The next QUILT IN will be held on the 29 April 2019

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SIX REASONS TO VISIT GIRGARRE Girgarre was the featured small town in a recent Saturday Age Newspaper column by Richard Cornish, ‘Six reasons To Visit’. The column is a regular feature promoting small communities.

Another feather in the cap of the Development Group publicity people. The Development Group offer a big THANK YOU to Bernie Ryan for preparing a delicious luncheon for Richard to enjoy while he was here. Good food always helps things along.

‘MEALS ON WHEELS’ God is walking through heaven. He comes to the area of heaven where the mice are playing. He asks: "Is everything all right?" The mice say, "yes." He asks: "Is there any way I can make things even better for you?" The mice think about it and say; "Well, you know that heaven is very big and we are very small. It's hard to get places fast." So God thinks about this for a moment and then gives them all roller skates.

Have You Seen This Man? Last sighting was in Station street Girgarre on the day of the Town Garage Sale, often wears a CFA cap and has a great sense of humour. Known to some as ‘Des’ but readily responds to ‘Dale’. (Sorry Dale. We got your name wrong in the last Gazette).

A few weeks later, God is once again visiting the same part of heaven this time where the cats are. He asks them; "How are things for you?" They say; "Purr-fect!" He then asks; "How could I make Heaven better for you?" And they say; "We can't think of anything else just now, Lord, since you sent us Meals on Wheels we are very happy".

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TO MARKET, TO MARKET - AND THE FESTIVAL OF WEIRD VEGGIES What could be nicer than an outing to the Girgarre Farmers and Produce Market on a pleasant Sunday morning? Listen to the music and have a great cup of coffee or breakfast in the sun, or explore the amazing variety of fresh fruit, veggies and stalls full of handmade goodies.

This month’s first ever Festival of Weird Veggies turned up some super size pumpkins and a few other rather weird and strange looking Veggies. The Comp was organised by Bill Casey and Marg Colman. Loraine Warde judged the entries The winners were - Jan Smith, who won the best dressed item with her display of a variety of vege; the healthiest with her basket of freshly dug potatoes; the strangest, an orange Kumara, plus the longest, a whopping butternut squash of 1.56m. The biggest was won by Bernadette Fitzpatrick and the most colourful by Sandi Dawes. Congratulations to all. Come spring, Green Thumbs Nursery tipster, Carol Ohlin has promised some tips on vege growing with next year’s Festival of Weird Veggies in mind.

Above: Sandi Dawes, and below: Bernadette receiving their prizes.

Above: Loraine and Bill looking at the ’strangest’ of offerings. “Is it edible?”

(Well, yes, actually it is, an orange Kumera, often known as Sweet potato).

Below: Chief Organisers of the Festival, Marg Colman and Bill Casey.

Above: Madi Canny buying pot plants from Green Thumbs Nursery, one for herself and “one for Dad”.

GREEN THUMBS NURSERY your local community Nursery.

HEY KIDS - do you want to do something special for your Mum? Well, come along to the Green Thumbs Nursery Stall, at the market on the 13th May. The staff will give you a free plant for your garden and they’ll have everything you need to create your own Mother’s Day card, just for your special Mum.

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GIRGARRE COMMUNITY TO MARKET, TO MARKET MY LITTLE EGG CUPS

Eggs for breakfast? At the Farmers and Growers Market Chook auction.

I do love my little egg cup, His brother much the same, He holds my egg so perfectly; Boiled eggs are not a game.

They bounce about for 4 minutes Before they take their test, They need a place to hold them straight; My egg cups are the best.

When the soldiers are awaiting, Those buttered friends of mine, I need my little egg cups To keep them all in line.

They come with little cosy hats To hide their eggy heads, I take it off and just like that; I take it off and just like that; Prepare for eggy bread!

(Karen Hamilton 2016)

GREEN THUMBS NURSERY Carol’s tips -

Waiting for something to happen

Supporting your community car

What an extraordinary Autumn! I hope when you receive this issue you report welcome rain and cooler temperatures. We have been fooled by summer conditions that may rapidly change over the next few weeks. Beautiful unseasonably warm conditions for the April market brought a steady flow of customers keeping our volunteers extremely busy throughout the morning. A sudden cold snap in mid April saw volunteers manning a plant stall at the annual Girgarre Patch Workers “Quiltin” at the Hall in freezing conditions. A delicious piping hot mug of soup at lunch time was greatly appreciated.

As mentioned last month tidying of the nursery and cottage garden is currently a priority with plenty of tasks still to be tackled. As we progress Lorraine is sorting our stock. When completed everyone, selves included will find it easier to quickly locate plants they are seeking. This month our specials include named Day Lilies - $4 ea., mixed, Pot Luck jonquils $1 per filled lunch bag per $5 or filled super market bag. With few exceptions other plants sold at the nursery in May will be discounted by 10%. If you are looking for a last minute gift on Mothers Day be sure to check out our ferns, begonias, cyclamen, zygos and succulents.

Tip 1. Mow over the leaves covering your lawn, they will break down during winter providing free fertilizer.

Alternatively add them to your compost for later use.. John produces very good compost for us. We notice it breaks down more quickly, probably because he regularly turns and aerates it.

Tip 2. Perennials can withstand cutting back reasonably hard, if in doubt they will benefit from tip pruning. Hardy shrubs with a tendency for unruly growth may still be trimmed. If unsure plants will handle frost, avoid heavy pruning until early Spring.

Free Mothers Day Activity for “Kids” Come along to receive a free succulent and create your own special card for Mum. Contacts: Carol Ohlin 58 546 371 & Loraine Warde 0438 546 237

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