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REASON TO BE PROUD: BSC 2022 dux Ruby Ryan (centre holding bouquet) with (from left) mum Trudi, sister Matilda, dad Paul, and sisters Mabel and Daisy Ryan. Full story page 3. BSC awards recipients page 2.

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Parks plan in place AN outpouring of community concern around draft masterplans for four caravan parks throughout the shire has resulted in change to the Lake Sambell 10-year-plan.

The masterplans, outlining concepts for Lake Sambell, Chiltern’s Lake Anderson, Yackandandah Holiday Park and Rutherglen Caravan Park received a total of 99 submissions during a four-week exhibition period in September, 89 of which were lodged regard-

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ing Lake Sambell.

The masterplans were formally adopted at Tuesday night’s Indigo Shire Council meeting, following changes to the Lake Sambell plan which will scrap six large cabins initially planned for

the lake’s hillside, as well as the realignment of the masterplan to operate within current lease boundaries.

In tabling the motion, Cr Emmerick Teissl said the expansion of the shire’s caravan parks was a major tourist drawcard for the region.

“The caravan park (masterplan) is aspirational and demonstrates Indigo Shire Council’s commitment to

growing our tourism market and providing better amenity for them,” he said.

“We are an expanding tourism market - not only are we competing locally against other councils, but Australia-wide now.

“Many rural councils and even metro councils now invest in tourism and with this plan we will be better able to cater for what we hope is an

expanding market.”

Outlined by consulting company ODIN360, the projects are forecast to create 33 new jobs during construction and a further 27 ongoing jobs, with the total cost of the project reaching $18.5m, some $13.4m of which is expected to be contributed by private leaseholders and $5.1m from council.

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Chiltern playspace revamp on cards

By RYAN MALCOLM

A CONCEPT to build a stateof-the-art playspace along the banks of Chiltern’s Lake Anderson has been labelled “visionary” ahead of being opened for public comment for the next 60 days.

The plans were put before Indigo Shire Council at Tuesday night’s December meeting, with concepts boasting a climate focus with a climbing frame resembling rainbows and clouds, sensory stormwater play, a year-round recreational pool and thermal hot pools, and consolidated skate park and pump track.

The park would also feature all ability access.

A motion put forward by Cr Emmerick Teissl to open the concepts for public comment was carried by a five-person majority on Tuesday.

“Council had words with Regional Development Victoria to come up with a plan that is both appealing - it’s really something that is quite new and is not available in any of the towns or regions around us and it really would make Chiltern as it is a destination place,” Cr Teissl said.

“Its proximity to the freeway and other towns around

CONCEPT: The Chiltern Destination Playspace project (pictured in concept) could cost as much as $15m and is currently open for public comment. it would enhance the community and Indigo Shire greatly.”

Councillor Diane Shepheard also threw her support behind the initiative, which she said could attract families from within and outside of Indigo Shire.

She said the project, tentatively named ‘Chiltern Climb_It’ was “aspirational” and would be a destination playground for children.

The motion was opposed

by Cr Roberta Horne, who expressed the timing of such a concept with the shire in “repair and recovery mode”, while councillor Bernard

Gaffney, also in opposition, was wary of a potential cost blowout.

“This is certainly something special, it’s certainly visionary - we’re told the concept design costing is $11m and we’ve also been told (that) to deliver this it would be closer to $15m and could be more,” he said.

“The amount of money we would need to spend is more than our entire infrastructure budget - I’m not against spending, but just (this) amount of money.

“I think it’s a great plan whether it fits in with Indigo

Shire, I like to think it would but I think money is a serious issue, and $15m, boy,” he said.

ISC chief executive officer Trevor Ierino noted that if realised, the concept park would need to replace the existing Chiltern Swimming Pool, which is within the footprint of the existing plans, while artwork for the park would be sourced from local Yackandandah artists.

To view and comment on the draft Chiltern Destination Playspace project, visit https://www.indigoshire.vic.gov. au/About-Council/Have-yoursay/On-Exhibition.

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BSC 2022 awards INDIGO Shire Council Achievement Award – Luke McAuliffe, Abbie Gladstone.

Masonic Lodge of St John – Chloe Sacco, Rokia Diallo Gladstone, Daniel Russell.

SPLAToons Artistic Talent – Eli Ryder.

Beechworth Rotary Club Achievement Award – Charles Wallen, Cassia Trabant.

Beechworth Bus Lines – Noah McLean, Sam Pearce.

Beechworth Machinery Award – Joharren Spargo.

ADF Awards – Samara Bright, Jasmine Rochow, Miles Drumm, Mark Thompson.

Albury Legacy Community Service Award – Liana France.

Beechworth RSL Community Leader Award – Amelia Ryan.

Lions Club of Beechworth – Lily Webster.

CSU Wangaratta Regional Study Centre Academic Encouragement Award – Jaimie O‘Riley, Will Usher Clarke, Chloe Sacco, Cooper Waller, Luke McAuliffe.

Beechworth Pharmacy Award – Alanna Trabant.

Beechworth Books Award Love of Books and Reading – Alta Sheridan, Emma Timmins.

North East Multicultural Association – Felix Woodford, Liberty Ramsay.

Beechworth Elite Sporting Team Sporting Achievement Award – Reuben Oke, Chelsea Dawson–Leitch.

Year 12 Exellence in Sport Award – Leo Enright, Jasmine Rochow.

Yackandandah Masonic Lodge – Jaimie O‘Riley.

Quercus Beechworth – Will Tidball, Will Usher Clarke, Kelly Freeman.

University of Melbourne Principal‘s Scholarship – Ruby Ryan.

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Intro 2023 Captains – Lexi Bussell, Cooper Waller, Luke McAuliffe, Chloe Sacco 2022 Year 12 VCE/VCAL Certificate Presentation – Lillli Allison, Asha Bright, Dylan Cockfield, Ralli Davis, Leo Enright, Kade Harris, Alister Hughes, Wajiha Hussain, Imigen Jackson, Charlotte Jones, Mia Kusmierski, Keeley Maher, Callum McLean, Harry McLean, Victoria Mell, Ella Morrison, Scott Nilsson, Ryan Pollock, Jasmine Rochow, Ruby Ryan, Courtney Scott, Hamish Smiles, Paige Smith, Ella–Rose Stone, Mark Thompson, Will Tidball, Cassia Trabant, Zara Warren, George Webster, Briana Wingard, Riley Woodward.

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Ruby Ryan BSC dux for 2022

By Andrea Mackinlay A STRONG work ethic and willingness to get involved in a wide range of groups and activities were the hallmarks of Beechworth Secondary College’s (BSC) 2022 dux Ruby Ryan.

Ruby was presented with her award by BSC principal Trish Broom at an impressive awards ceremony held at the college on Wednesday evening.

“The dux of any year is a mark of any student’s commitment to their studies,” Ms Broom said.

“Over her secondary years, Ruby was involved in many programs, such as script writing for the school production, she was a model UN representative, in year 9 Ruby was a Young Victorian Leader to China, in year 10 in Peer Support, she was an SRC in years 9 through to 12, and a school councillor in Years 11 and 12.

“In her junior years Ruby was a hockey player and coach.

“One of Ruby’s school reports comments noted ‘Ruby’s passion for academia and her unparalleled work ethic are a credit to her’...Congratulations Ruby.”

Last year’s dux, Arwen Cropley, was unable to attend as she is living in residence and studying arts at the University of Melbourne.

In her place, 2016 dux Maddie Rochow, now a physiotherapist, was delighted to return to the college to assist Ms Broom in the dux presentation.

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“In her address aimed particularly at the year 12 group, Maddie said, “it takes pressure to make a diamond, and you guys are sparkling, your time starts now, start your journey and enjoy.”

In her opening address earlier in the evening, Ms Broom said success comes in many forms.

“As our year 12 students received their results on Monday, they have many options before them,” she said.

“Not all aim for an ATAR, some do not need one for their chosen pathway, but the entire BSC 2022 cohort successfully completed their VCE or VCAL. “A number of students have already received early entrance places at university, and others are set up with apprenticeships or with TAFE. “I would also like to acknowledge all of our teachers and support staff who worked with the class of 2022.”

School council president, Gael Evans-Barr, thanked the generous local service organisations and businesses who donated the many awards and scholarships presented on the night which make a significant impact, not only to the students who are lucky enough to receive them, but to the entire school community.

Assistant principal, Luke Wakefield, echoed Ms Evans-Barr’s praise as these awards help “the next generation to become community leaders and contributors, and good global citizens.”

MEMORIES FOREVER: BSC dux Ruby Ryan (left) with close friend and BSC vice-captain Brianna Wingard.

IN GOOD COMPANY: BSC 2016 dux Maddie Rochow, with Ruby Ryan and BSC principal Trish Broom.

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One of Arts Rutherglen’s most prestigious events amongst their extensive ongoing yearly programme, the Rutherglen Tastes of Art Prize 2023 exhibition will be held in the Rutherglen Memorial Hall from March 1021, with their gala opening cocktail arty to celebrate the launch, taking place on the evening of Friday, March 10.

Previous iterations of the event have attracted artists from as far away as Western Australia, and Arts Rutherglen president, Helen Mackinlay, expects this year’s event to be just as big.

(The event) just gets bigger and better each year, giving artists from all over Australia an opportunity to display their works in a firmly established and well attended art exhibition, with patrons able to purchase varied, creative works of exceptional quality,” she said.

Entries are now open in the following categories and thanks in particular to many local Rutherglen businesses, the prize money in-

BIG PLANS: Arts Rutherglen president Helen Mackinlay expects March’s Rutherglen Tastes of Art Prize showcase will be larger than last year’s iteration. creases each year.

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FIRE restrictions are set to begin throughout Indigo Shire from next week, following widespread assessment of local conditions and the region’s grassland curing rate.

CFA District 24’s fire danger period (FDP) is set to commence from 1am on Monday, December 19, with local firefighters reminding residents to remain vigilant despite an expected lowerthan-normal risk of fire in the region this summer.

The Seasonal Bushfire Outlook identified potential for increased grassfire conditions throughout summer, following widespread rainfall which has seen significant grass growth and delayed

harvest activities.

CFA D24 acting assistant chief fire officer Brett Myers said winter and spring rainfall had led to high grass fuel loads ahead of the fire season.

“The temperature and wind experienced over the past fortnight has significantly dried the abundance of grass that exists across most areas in North East Victoria,” he said.

“In some areas there are wet underlying conditions which may present access issues for firefighters, so we’re asking the community to remain vigilant around fire and items that can cause fire.”

Residents are encouraged to undertake safe private

burn-offs in the lead up to the FDP commencement, in order to reduce fuel loads and clean up their property.

No burning off is permitted during an FDP without a written permit, which can be applied for by visiting www.firepermits.vic.gov.au.

Lighting a fire in the open without a permit can bring a penalty of more than $21,800 and/or 12 months imprisonment, while barbecues and fires for cooking and warmth must be lit in properly constructed fireplaces.

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COVID cases and complacency on the rise COVID-19 cases across Indigo Shire have risen in line with state trends, according to Beechworth Health Service chief executive officer Mark Ashcroft.

Case numbers, hospitalisations, intensive care patient numbers and lost lives are all increasing as the Christmas season approaches, as is complacency within the community, according to Mark.

He said measures such as taking a rapid antigen test (RAT) and staying at home if unwell, practicing social distancing and regular hand washing were as important now as ever before.

“As a rural health service, Beechworth Health Service promotes the Victorian Department of Health messaging; we are promoting around COVID safety”, Mark said.

Practice Manager of the Beechworth Surgery, Nerida Stephenson, also noticed a rise in COVID prevalence in the region in recent weeks.

“There has been a significant increase in positive cases in our area over the last few weeks,” she said.

Both Mark and Nerida urged local residents to visit the Victorian Department of Health Website or to call the National Corona Virus Hotline on 1800 020 080 for any advice.

Nerida stressed the importance of reporting a positive test result to the Department of Health.

“This will enable the Department to notify your GP, so they can follow up with any further treatment you may require,” she said.

“It’s important, particularly for people over 70 years of age to

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RISING CASES: Julia Bridge of Beechworth Surgery has noticed a rise in the region’s COVID cases in recent weeks. do this, especially if they have a significant past medical history, so that they can access anti-viral treatment.

“In order to slow down the current spread of COVID-19 in our

community, we need to reinforce the message that it is so important to stay at home if you’re unwell and not to go out into the community until you get a negative RAT test.”

Spreading Christmas cheer

By CORAL COOKSLEY LOCAL youngsters six-yearold Penelope and three-year-old Chelsea McNicol had fun at this year’s Yackandandah Christmas Fair, having their faces painted and enjoying the revelry at the Yackandandah Women’s Shedrun event.

The event, in its second consecutive year run by the Yackandandah Women’s Shed, was held on Sunday, December 4 in the Soldiers’ Memorial Gardens, and attracted more than 30 stall holders from local artisans to community groups.

The fair had been in previous years organised by the Yackandandah Community Centre.

The well-attended occasion drew around 1500 visitors on a warm sunny day, with the chance to stock up on Christmas presents while children enjoyed entertainment including a fancy dress parade.

Yackandandah Women’s Shed coordinator Chris Zerbste said the shed began in April last year under the auspice of the town’s community centre.

“The centre knew we were on a mission to raise funds to build our own shed and gave us the chance to run this fair, and we jumped at it,” she said.

An Indigo Shire Council grant meant children’s activities

Seniors Christmas tradition continues AROUND 30 members of The Beechworth Senior Citizens Club gathered at their hall in Harper Avenue to celebrate their traditional Christmas lunch on Wednesday.

A bountiful table of beautiful salads and luscious desserts brought by members accompanied a selection of cold meats purchased by the committee, and bread products kindly donated by Beechworth Bakery.

Entertainment was provided by Sandra Williams, whose keyboard was almost as long as a piano and other entertainment was a Christmas trivia quiz, and the drawing of a generous hamper, also donated by the members, as the lucky door prize.

The Senior Citizens Club is the virtual home of the adjacent Beechworth Croquet club, and holds regular beat exercise classes, Tai Chi, Yoga, as well as a playing card, and a craft group.

For information about booking the senior citizens hall contact Glenis Spencer on 0419 386 808.

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FAMILY FUN: Yackandandah’s Emma McNicol (left) with three-year-old Chelsea and six-year-old Penelope at the Christmas fair with Yackandandah Women’s Shed members Robyn Koller (back left), Shakira Spargo, Chris Zerbste, Robynne Hall and Bev Smith.

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Chris said shed members had undertaken preparation over a few months in the lead up to the fair, including crafting for their own stall.

The relatively new organisation, with 55 financial members, is running from the Yackandandah Community Centre until the organisation finds

its own premises.

“We’ve got a shed full of tools waiting to be used and at the moment we’re mostly craft based,” Chris said.

“We’ve undertaken many workshops to give women a chance to learn something new and to share their own skills, that have included basket weaving as well as cheese

making fermentation.”

Members also recently spent three weeks in the local Men’s Shed learning to use hand and power tools.

Chris said meetings are held bi-monthly.

For information about membership contact Chris Zerbste on 0403 484 944 or visit www.yackwomensshed.org

BEECHWORTH fell just short of recording its wettest-over October-November, following 221.2mm of consistent rainfall last month.

On top of the 227 mm recorded for October it makes a total of 448 mm.

This was just below the record wet October - November of 458.3 mms in 1917 at Beechworth.

On November 13, 76mm was recorded, a figure not that far below the record daily fall of 99mm which occurred on November 15 in 1917.

It does look obvious that this summer will be like 1917-18 in North East Victoria.

December 1917 was somewhat slightly warmer and drier but January and February 1918 were cooler and much wetter than usual, with the heaviest rains near the end of January 1918 and the third week of February.

The night time minimums during the summer of 1917-18 were actually two degrees above the long term normal in North East Victoria.

Other very wet October-November periods in Beechworth were in 1916, 1934, 1992 and 2010.

There was no shortage of significant rainfalls in the summer seasons following these episodes.

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From page 1 The expansions are expected to result in $3.17m in further caravan park revenue and $6.34m in annual visitor spending.

The council heard leaseholder revenue paid to council would need to increase by 20-fold in order for council’s investment to break even by 2034, rising from $40,000 per annum to $800,000 per annum.

The first lease is expected to be up for review in 2024/25.

In opposing the move, Cr Bernard Gaffney questioned how feasible a revenue spike of that magnitude could be, while Cr Roberta Horne noted the need to focus on recovering from recent natural disasters.

“It’s very clear that there’s wide and genuine community concern,” she said.

“I think we need to seriously question why we’re continuing to look at new infrastructure projects - our primary focus must centre around the timely restoration of our road networks to make them safe and serviceable and to protect the viability of local business.

“I believe we would be prudent to wait until we have more certainty, more details and we truly understand how the project aligns with not only community wishes, but also the climate emergency declaration of 2020 and plans for a long-term future economic development and sustainability within a declining economic environment.”

Under the plans, Yackandandah Holiday Park would see nine new 3.5/4-star cabins installed along the park’s south western corner, while Lake Anderson Caravan Park would gain five new four-star cabins, as well as two new 3.5-star family cabins and two eco-pods.

Rutherglen Caravan Park would gain up to six new four-star cabins, three eco-pods and two 3.5-star family cabins, while Lake Sambell Caravan Park would see six fourstar cabins, seven glamping tents, four cycling bunkhouses and three eco-style cabins erected.

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Croquet prodigy off to nationals

By NATHAN DE VRIES BEECHWORTH local George Walker won the Victorian under 21 croquet bronze medal event after a clean sweep at the recent Victorian Croquet Association tournament held at the Victorian Croquet Centre in Melbourne last weekend.

The event pitted the best upand-coming croquet stars across Victoria against each other in a two-day round robin format, with Walker winning every single game he played in against tough opposition.

The win qualifies Walker for a berth at the gold and silver medal events up in Brisbane, set to be held in early January 2023.

Walker said the weekend’s tournament was a challenge, but he was proud of his performance.

“We got started in the morning with some really good coaching, which was really good,” he said.

“We went through a lot of tactical plays and how often, when two players of equal skill level play, the most tactical player will win.

“The bronze medal game came down to second and first and I was able to win that match with both the games going 7-4 my way.

“It wasn’t so much about the score, it was about the games although I won by a reasonable margin it wasn’t a walkover, all these guys put up a really good game, had really good tactical plays and great skills.

“I was feeling happy with the way I played, and I’m really thankful for the amount of competition

that was put up by the competition, they were all very skilled players and it definitely wasn’t an easy win considering the heat and climate.”

Walker plays out of the Beechworth Croquet Club and said he was immensely thankful for all their support ever since he was introduced to the sport at a young age by his grandparents.

“My gran and pop started playing about 10 years ago and since I was about five they started getting me into it,” he said.

“When I was about seven they bought me my first mallet, which was a Transforma mallet, it was a huge privilege to be given that for Christmas and I really thank them, they were my coaches in the beginning to get me into the sport and get ahead with it.

“They’ve both got really low handicaps at the moment so I’m working to try and beat them - my handicap’s currently an eight and I’m 10 points off being a seven so hopefully I’ll be able to get down to where they are soon.”

While croquet is seen as a sport for older people, Walker said he wasn’t letting anyone get in the way of his dream of representing Australia in the sport, which, if he wins the event in Brisbane, he will have a chance to do at the under 21 championships in New Zealand.

“I definitely get laughed at a little bit,” he said.

“I go to Cathedral College in Wangaratta and I was really thankful they let me set up some hoops on the school oval and I

GOING FOR GOLD: George Walker has a shot at the under 12 gold medal at the national croquet titles in Brisbane in early 2023. now for nationals which will decide the gold and silver medals on January 11.

“I believe there are a few states coming, definitely some from Tasmania and other states are rallying together a player for them.

“I’ll be going for that and there’s an under 21 competition after that, so in the end I’ll end up playing six games of croquet in a row, which is pretty big.”

was able to practise running some hoops on the lawn.

“The amount of weird looks I got from that was pretty funny, just this kid standing in the middle of the oval running hoops with this weird ball and stick.

“It’s definitely not ‘oh my god, he’s playing croquet, that’s amazing’, it’s a little more ‘what’s he doing?’.

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December seven days a week QUERCUS BEECHWORTH: Grow Free.

Fresh produce, milk and bread. Available at the Quercus Beechworth community garden shelter. 23 to 30 Ford Street.

From December FRIENDS OF STANLEY ATHENAEUM: ‘Stanley Pubs, Ales and Tales.’ Visit the exhibition at the Stanley Post and Community Hub (old Stanley School), Main Street, Stanley.

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ANNE FRANK EXHIBITION: Runs seven days a week except for Christmas Day from 9.30am to 4.30pm until 31 January next year. Beechworth Town Hall. Free entry. For more information visit www.annefrank.org. au MAYDAY HILLS ART SOCIETY: Art exhibition by Melbourne-based artist Linda Buller by appointment. Also a fundraiser for a Bali dog adoption rehabilitation centre (BARC) founded by Linda. Contact Christine Cansfield-Smith on 0412 126 219 or by email bibart@bigpond.com H. FISH STUDIOS: Annual art exhibition.

91 Ford Street. Runs until end of January.

10.30am to 5pm daily.

CHILTERN Gordon Street Christmas Light Display. 8.30pm - 10.30pm daily from now until December 28. This fantastic display showcases the hard work and dedication of the Excells who create a Christmas Wonderland for the public’s viewing pleasure.

Donations accepted in a special mailbox with all proceeds going to Wodonga Lost Dog Rescue and Albury Wodonga Animal Rescue.

Friday, December 16 (tonight) QUERCUS BEECHWORTH: Community Christmas market. 4pm - 7pm. Lots of stalls.

Food, entertainment, interactive activities.

Cnr Ford and Church Streets.

Saturday, December 17 ARTS YACKANDANDAH. ECLECTIC tenpiece indie folk-pop collective band Northern Folk returns to Yackandandah together with This Way North duo. Yackandandah Public Hall - 36 High St, Yackandandah 7pm to 10pm. Tickets $15 each with children under 10 years old free with a ticket holding adult by booking at www.trybooking.com/ CEFBH or $20 at the door.

OLD BEECHWORTH GAOL: Family Fun Day. 10am - 7pm. Many free events to enjoy throughout the day. Face painting, yoga sessions, spin the wheel for lucky door prizes, market stalls, local food, live music and more. Serving local beer and wine in the main courtyard from 3:00pm - 7:00pm.

Sunday, December 18 Christ Church St Peter & St Paul Beechworth. Service of lessons and carols from 7:30pm.

Friday, December 23 The Beechworth Singers Christmas Concert. St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Church Street, Beechworth. From 7:30pm. Admission $20 (concession $15), children free (eftpos available).

Saturday, December 24 Christ Church St Peter & St Paul Beechworth. Children’s service from 5pm. Midnight mass at 11:30pm.

Sunday, December 25 with RSVP by Dec 16 (tonight) BEECHWORTH COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS LUNCH. Take away cold hamper* or dine in meal at Soldiers’ Memorial Hall. Take away collection 11am - 11,45am, dine in 12.15am 2.30pm. RSVP Beechworth Health Service 03 57 280 200 by Friday December 16. *Delivery available for community members unable to collect.

Sunday, December 25.

Christ Church St Peter & St Paul Beechworth. Christmas mass 10am.

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Access to upgraded footpaths needed for elders CHERYL Keylock was born in the Melbourne suburb of Ivanhoe, grew up there and attended the Heidelberg primary and high schools. She has lived in Beechworth for 13 years.

What’s your job?

After leaving high school, I commenced my career in Victorian Railway’s (now known as VicRail) data preparation unit in the computer section, and became the supervisor. I had a career change in 1995, becoming a payroll officer in local government. After leaving the city in 2009 with my husband Owen, we bought a self-contained accommodation business in Beechworth, and sold it eight years later. We retired at that point but took on volunteering roles in the community.

What brought you to those roles?

I was offered a chance to learn computerised payroll - a great opportunity - and it was natural for me to take on that type of role because of my extensive data entry experience. Taking up volunteer roles is a way to help give back to the very kind community.

What did you love about your career and what you do now?

I enjoyed the challenges in an advancing field of technology. I loved hospitality being in the accommodation business and meeting many interesting people from all walks of life from all around Australia as well as from overseas. I enjoy contributing to catering for various volunteer functions, meeting and making new friends through volunteering in the community and making tourists feel welcome in Beechworth.

What do you do in the community?

I’m a volunteer for Beechworth’s Golden Horseshoes Festival as well as a number of other events too, I’m a ‘Friends of the Burke Museum’ committee member, and attend and support regular charity events such as for the McGrath Foundation functions. On a different note, I enjoy line dancing, mosaics, yoga, and am a member of BEAT (exercise classes) at the Senior Citizens Centre.

What’s the most important current community issue for you?

Drainage problems in and around Beechworth after the recent flooding, as well as footpaths, road and traffic management.

What would you do to solve, change or improve that situation?

Ratepayers should be confident that their council rates in times of unusual events be flexible, and elders in the community should have easier access to upgraded footpaths and roads for wheelchair and mobility scooters to ensure these residents are not isolated in their homes.

Also reducing the speed limit to 40kms in the township.

What’s the most important current world issue for you?

Ukraine invasion from Russia - our World

Cheryl Keylock, Beechworth

PASSIONATE VOLUNTEER: Beechworth’s Cheryl Keylock helps at many events as a volunteer in the town including the Golden Horseshoes Festival.

War I and II veterans fought for us to remain free.

If the person you would most like to meet came to Indigo, or was already here, who would that be and what would you show them?

My parents. I would show them our beautiful town and its heritage buildings, the Burke Museum, streetscapes and the wonderful array of food, wine and boutique shops to suit all tastes, the Chinese Gardens and our great craft breweries.

Why would you show them that?

They would be excited to see their daughter had chosen such a beautiful place to settle and live with its intriguing history that dates back to the gold rush days of the mid-1850s.

What book are you reading?

‘Titans Field’ by author Carole Woods which is a fascinating story of early days in the goldfields of Beechworth.

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STRONG PERFORMANCE: Jamie Dolny (pictured earlier this year) secured 35 points while playing at Bright at the weekend.

Golfers strive for consistency

By DYLAN POOL SOME 15 players turned out for twilight golf last Thursday, almost utilising the full back nine holes.

The winner of the night was Darren McCormick with 21, while runner up for The George Kerferd hotel voucher was Jason West.

Ball winners were Emilio Miranda 19, Tony Stockdale 19 and Mark Taylor 19.

The Beechworth Bakery voucher for nearest the pin on the 10th went to Mark Taylor, the Alpine Indigo Accounting nearest the pin went to Emilio Miranda on the 17th and Mark Taylor claimed the cash for the nearest chip on the 9th.

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Jamie Dolny had the best score for the day with 35 points.

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ECONOMICAL: Kayde Surrey (pictured earlier this season) claimed bowling figures of 0/7 off five overs, going a long way to restricting Delatite to 126.

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Five wickets for Fendyk

By DYLAN POOL After the whole team eventually arrived in Mansfield we were sent in to bat on a long Lords Oval.

Kayde Surrey and Clancy Ellett got the side off to a good start with a steady flow of runs, moving the score to 40 before a juggling catch at mid on saw Surrey fall for 28.

Cam Fendyk joined Clancy at the crease and got off the mark straight away, however, Ellett didn’t stick around much longer, falling LBW for 12.

Brenton Surrey joined Cam in the middle and the

Wanderers bowlers turn in strong gp performance awayy to Delatite two of them were rotating the strike nicely and saw the side to drinks with only the loss of two wickets.

After the drinks break Surrey and Fendyk were lifting the run rate nicely, with Cam striking them particularly well.

Unfortunately Cam was spectacularly caught in the gully by a one handed screamer for a well made 29.

This brought Dylan Pool to the crease and he got off the strike straight away, but un-

fortunately fell a short time later for 7.

Surrey’s team-high 39 was ably supported by 15* from Richy Worcester, while Henry Scalzo smashed the final ball of the innings for 4 to see the away side post 7/146 from their allotted 40 overs, a much more competitive total than in recent times.

It was up to Kayde Surrey again to take the new ball and the side nearly had the perfect start, only to see the first ball go down in gully and

then a ball sail through first and second slip.

A few overs later the two openers were dismissed with the Delatite captain chopping one on off the bowling of Richy Worcester and Tim collecting one thanks to a low down catch by Matt Hicks in slip.

The next wicket proved hard to get as Delatite lost no more wickets reaching drinks at 2/54.

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Cam struck soon after thanks to another catch from Matt Hicks.

After the fourth wicket there was a steady flow of wickets with no partnership being any higher than 13.

Cam rolled on claiming another couple of wickets both caught by Brenton Surrey, while up the other end Richy was doing the same.

The only worrying sign for the Wanderers was Delatite number three Lachie Scales, who stuck around for

the whole innings to make a game high 63.

Cam claimed another two wickets with neat catches by Brenton, while Richy managed to skittle Delatite’s number 11 to see the home side fall 20 runs short - bowled out for 126.

Man of the match was of course Cam Fendyk for his 5/28 and 29.

The side now sits in 5th with two wins, two losses and numerous washouts, with a home game against Ovens Valley United this weekend the final game before Christmas.

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