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THRILLED: Beechworth RSL president John Eldrid (left) presented war service medals to a surprised Kevin Williams last Thursday. Photographed with his daughter Alison who applied for them for her father. Story page 2. PHOTO: Coral Cooksley

POSITIVE engagement with the community by a local resident over the last eight months via social media has helped progress rectification work by Parks Victoria to Spring Creek bridge with pedestrian access expected by June next year.

The Beechworth Historic Park bridge in the Gorge scenic drive section, which closed in October 2022, has been off limits to the public since then due to safety concerns about its structural integrity after floods.

Retired La Trobe University professor, Beechworth’s Evan Willis, said he used the Facebook community forum as a sounding board to harness people’s ideas about a resolution and the type of traffic the bridge should take.

Traffic included walkers, horse riders, cars and fire trucks as well as the possibility of a bailey bridge with community fundraising.

“For every post I received at least 100 responses,” Mr Willis said.

Mr Willis recently posted a positive outcome from liaison with Parks

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Victoria where Northern Rivers District manager Jessica Reid advised funding is expected in the next pool of government funding for the October 2022 flood event.

She said the Spring Creek Bridge had been scoped as a project with confirmation that specific funding had been allocated to works.

“These repairs will be supplemented by any further funds we can negotiate from the VMIA (Victorian Managed Insurance Authority) for the insurable component of the bridge,” she said.

For Mr Willis, an overarching need is for fire truck access as the southern flank of the town is exposed to fire risk.

“Many older members of the community who have been around for a long time who I’ve spoken to have said this is probably the point of greatest vulnerability for the community of fire coming up the gorge,” he said.

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War medal ceremony a big surprise A FORMER RAAF leading aircraftsman in World War II received war service medals in a moving presentation at the Beechworth RSL subbranch last Thursday.

President John Eldridge said he was honoured to present the war medal (1939 to 1945), the Australia Service medal and a service badge to Kevin James Williams in recognition of his service in the Royal Australian Airforce from January 2, 1945 to February 22, 1946.

Mr Williams joined the

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RAAF as a 19-year-old and was a cypher assistant during his war service.

His daughter Alison Williams said her 98-year-old father – a well-known local violin maker - had never collected the medals.

“I decided it would be nice for him to have the medals due to his age, applied to the defence department and re-

ceived the original medals within a week,” she said.

Besides being an emotional event for Mr Williams, who was taken by the wonderful surprise, Alison said it had been an emotional experience for her due to her involvement with the RSL. Mr Williams said he had been completely flabbergasted by the presentation.

Based at the Victorian Barracks on Melbourne’s southern bank and also at Point Cook, Mr Williams said he had undertaken

around six months of training in secret coding and code breaking with the US Navy Air Force.

“It was quite an intensive and difficult course,” he said.

Mr Williams said he had a posting to go to Papua New Guinea as he was fully trained in coding and cypher work but it never eventuated.

“There were quite a few of us trained but it seemed that the authorities knew the war was ending and we were put on hold and I didn’t get into war zones,” he said.

“It was very interesting work and I can still remember a lot of it.”

Mr Eldrid said people in his position never get the opportunity to present medals to members.

“I’m absolutely thrilled I had the chance to do that as they are normally presented by senior officers,” he said.

“It’s been an absolute privilege.”

Mr Williams was also a gypsy moth pilot (a twoseater biplane of wooden construction with a ply-

wood-covered fuselage and fabric covered surfaces) before he joined the Air Force.

A Broken Hill-born joinercabinetmaker, Mr Williams had been an Elder Conservatorium of Music (Adelaide) student, as well as a forest botanist.

He pioneered the use of Australian timbers – a variety of hardwoods and softwoods - in fashioning violins, violas, cellos and basses with their bows used by musicians in major Australian orchestras.

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Mr Willis said they thought a fire came up the Gorge around 1987 before a wind change stopped it from hitting the town.

He also said access over the bridge for CFA fire trucks had been a problem for a long period of time where the structure has only been suitable for CFA Landcruisers.

“The CFA did not exist when the bridge was designed in 1924 and opened in 1926,” Mr Willis said.

“Now with CFA fire trucks of around 14 tonnes, we really hope the bridge will be strengthened in a way which will allow them,” he said.

“It will enable a quite long-standing problem for the Beechworth community to be addressed, especially as we head into climate change, and El Nino, to shore up the defences of the town.”

Mr Willis said a Bailey bridge option suggested to Parks Victoria had been considered, however, Parks had indicated they would

undertake overall bridge repairs.

Ms Reid said following repairs to the wingwall for pedestrian access, further engineer assessment and inspections would take place where Parks Victoria anticipated the re-opening of the bridge.

“The original bridge in 1924 was added to by a fundraising effort where authorities at the time gave the community a target of 100 pounds and would be about $9,000 today,” Mr Willis said.

“We hope to see some action before too long with the funding commitment,” he said.

A Parks Victoria spokesperson on Wednesday advised once the funding with insurance is confirmed a clearer idea for work commencement will be known.

“Pedestrian access is the priority for the initial work while restoring vehicle access will require further detailed engineering investigations and planning,” he said.

GOOD NEWS: Mr Willis looks forward to bridge repairs within the next 18 months to open for pedestrians with further rectification to follow for vehicle access for fire trucks.

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Victoria’s snake season is typically between September and April, with sightings more common in the summer months and in rural areas.

Paramedics recently responded to a serious snake bite incident in Dargo, which saw crews manage a challenging case in a remote location.

AV clinical support officer David Moors said the Dargo patient felt light tingling in their lower leg before developing respiratory distress, cramping and nausea around two hours later.

“This incident occurred in a very remote location, quite a distance from the nearest hospital in Bairnsdale,” he said.

“Paramedics reapplied a pressure bandage and immobilised the limb to slow blood circulation to the affected area.

“The trip back from Dargo to Bairnsdale Hospital was just under two hours, so the crew arranged for another AV paramedic to meet them on their way back to administer

“There’s an increased risk of snakes during the warmer months, particularly in places such as bushland, farms and campgrounds,” he said.

“Most snakes in Victoria are venomous and a bite can be life-threatening.

“It’s vital you know what to do while waiting for an ambulance – if a snake bite victim becomes unresponsive, you should follow danger, response, send for help, airway, breathing and CPR (DRSABC).

BE CAREFUL: Red-bellied “For conscious patients, Black Snakes pose a bite risk keep them still and reassured in the North East. while waiting for help and only move them if it is too unsafe to antivenom while en route to stay put. hospital.”

“Apply a pressure immobiThe patient had improved lisation bandage around the and was experiencing no pain affected areas from the top by the time they arrived at to the bottom of the limb if hospital.

AV director emergency man- possible.”

Symptoms that snake agement, Justin Dunlop, said paramedics had been respond- venom has entered your body may include dizziness, blurred ing to snake bite cases across vision, breathing difficulties, the state much like the Dargo nausea, muscle weakness or case throughout the summer, labelling the most recent paralysis.

“Take action around your incident a timely reminder for home by keeping your proppeople to know how to manerty clear of rocks, logs and age a snake bite.

Those suspected to have suf- building materials and keepfered a snake bite should always ing grass short,” Mr Dunlop contact Triple Zero immediately. said.

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Works for Yeddonba Indigenous Rock Art site set to start this year

By CORAL COOKSLEY PARKS Victoria plans to start works in Autumn 2024 at the Yeddonba Indigenous Rock Art site in the Chiltern– Mount Pilot National Park are set to come to fruition.

The site has been closed for around four years due to a number of structural defects identified and the elevated walkway and access to the art site remain off limits for safety reasons.

Beechworth History and Heritage Society committee member Elizabeth Mason welcomed the good news.

She said the site is culturally significant for the community as well as drawing tourists to the area.

“It has been devastating for the site to have been closed as it affects tourism,” she said.

“It was a beautifully structured board walk and hadn’t been maintained and seemed to have been neglected.”

Ms Mason said it’s very exciting to see progress.

“The whole community will be able enjoy its history again,” she said.

A Parks Victoria spokes-

RAMPING UP: Yeddonba Indigenous Rock Art site closed for around four years is set for rectification work to start in Autumn. person said a tender had been released to repair and rebuild the walkway.

Parks Victoria district manager Jess Reid said the authority was pleased the

tender had been released.

“We know how much it means to the local community and we expect works to start in autumn,” she said.

“Yeddonba is a very significant cultural heritage site and it is important for us to continue to work in partnership with the Traditional Owners and ensure they guide the outcomes of the project.”

Works will be delivered by Parks Victoria as part of the state-wide Asset Regeneration Program to keep parks safe by refurbishing, replac-

ing or removing assets as they deteriorate over time.

Replacement of the existing staircase and walkway at Yeddonba Cultural Heritage Site had been identified to remedy the non-compliant asset.

An engineering inspection has been undertaken at the site with a report and preliminary design proposals submitted.

The project is part of a $24.76 million investment by the State Government to preserve natural and built environments overseen by Parks Victoria.

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Myrtleford man charged after lighting fire, assaulting police

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A MYRTLEFORD man has been charged with assault of police officers, hindering police and lighting a fire during a prohibited period after a confrontation on Sunday night.

Senior Sergeant Doug Incoll of Bright police said the local CFA was called after the 46-year-old man started a rubbish fire in his backyard.

“He was extremely confrontational with CFA members on arrival so the police were called,” he said.

“He was then also confrontational and entirely uncooperative with us which resulted in him being charged on summons with assault of police officers, hindering police as well as lighting a fire during a prohibited period.

“The CFA were able to access and put out the fire via the back fence.”

Sen Sgt Incoll encouraged the community to remember the current Fire Danger Period and go to https://cfa.vic.gov. au/can for more information on restrictions.

A FUN community day bringing Wooragee residents together on Sunday has been rated by organisers as an outstanding success.

In its third consecutive year, around 70 people gathered at the social event held in the Wooragee Centenary Hall and in its grounds, close to doubling the 40 people who attended last year.

A sizzling lunchtime barbeque with an array of delicious salads made by the locals had been made possible with funding from Indigo Shire Council.

Coordinator Neil Townsend said the event had brought together people of all ages within the community, with games also organised for the children in attendance.

“We have quite a lot of new people who have moved into the area and came along on the day keen to meet the neighbours,” he said.

“It’s just taken off as a fantastic day uniting the local community.”

Mr Townsend said the community

FUN: Wooragee locals Pieter Mourik (left), Terry Shipway and Tom Colcott enjoyed the community get–together on Sunday. was looking at creating a new committee as the event had been so successful, where a community newsletter will be introduced.

“Many people don’t use social media such as Facebook and I think it’s a real big step forward,” he said.

He said all local community groups were present, including Wooragee CFA Rural Brigade, Neighbourhood Watch, hall

committee, tennis club, primary school representatives and Wooragee Landcare.

“New people to our area are now aware of the Wooragee groups,” he said.

“People don’t have to be in any of the groups but it’s nice to know that they’re there if needed.”

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Watch campfires this weekend AUTHORITIES are asking people to avoid lighting campfires in hot and windy conditions over the long weekend.

If campers do decide to light a fire, they must ensure that it’s attended at all times and before you leave, make sure it’s fully extinguished with water.

“It’s the middle of summer, and the fire risk remains high, so if it’s hot and windy, use common sense and don’t light a campfire,” Forest Fire Management Victoria, deputy chief fire officer, Aaron Kennedy, said.

“If you light a campfire, it’s your responsibility to know the rules and regulations, and to ensure that it is attended at all times.

“Before you leave, make sure it’s fully extinguished with water, not soil – if it’s cool to touch it’s safe to leave.

“All it takes is one ember from an unattended campfire to start a bushfire which could then threaten people, property and the environment.”

Already this summer FFMVic firefighters have extinguished 70 unattended campfires in North East Victoria, all of which had the potential to become bushfires.

“Any fires that start this weekend could spread quickly, so people should monitor the conditions and use the VicEmergency app and listen to local emergency radio stations in case of bushfire, storms or flooding,” he said.

“We are asking visitors to be extra careful when visiting our parks, forests and reserves given the impacts of recent heavy rainfall and flooding.

“Before you travel, check the FFMVic and Parks Victoria closure pages.”

Authorised officers from Conservation Regulator, Parks Victoria and FFMVic will patrol areas so everyone can have a safe and enjoyable weekend – but they can’t be everywhere.

Report unattended campfires to 136 186 and call 000 to report a bushfire.

For more information on campfire safety rules and forest regulations, visit https://www. ffm.vic.gov.au/permits-and-regulations/firerestrictions-and-regulations.

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Doctor-turned-artist shares creative passion

By CORAL COOKSLEY

SHARING HER PASSION: Mornington-based artist Christine Healy looks forward to sharing her art passion with her audience at next week’s MDHAS talk.

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A FORMER doctor who retired from a medical career after 33 years has focused on her passion for art since then.

Mornington Peninsula-based artist Christine Healy will deliver a fascinating account of her work at next week’s Mayday Hill Art Society (MDHAS) talk covering the ‘why, how and what is created.’

The guest speaker works mostly in semi-abstract paintings in oil on canvas.

Ms Healy said she does some investigative drawings while painting is the mainstay of her practice.

“Technically I’ve developed skills in oil painting based on traditional techniques but I push the medium further to achieve some unexpected results,” she said.

“I like to experiment and the why comes from a deep place – I like to communicate complex ideas visually, and I hope to inspire too.”

Ms Healy said art and medicine had been parallel passions from her late teens.

“When I was offered a place at Monash University Medical School in the mid-70s I decided to take it up,” she said.

“I had the romantic idea that I could study the body from an artist’s perspective, motivated by the example of many artists throughout history.

“I soon learned that most of my creative drive would be subsumed by the demands of medicine both as an undergraduate and beyond.

“I loved working as a doctor but eventually I couldn’t ignore my creative drive and I decided to begin studying Fine Art at RMIT University in 1988.”

The artist says she chooses to work in oils as the materiality – colours, textures, slow drying times – suit her methods and allow her to push imagery, layer colours and leave space for the unexpected.

“I’m represented by Paul Greenaway at GAG Projects in Adelaide – an art gallery - and I exhibit in curated shows when invited,” Ms Healy said.

“It would be rewarding if my story inspires and I hope people can take away messages around being true to yourself even if the path is convoluted.

“I’m looking forward to meeting some local artists and people interested in creativity - particularly visual art.”

The February 2 event starts at 5pm.

A gold coin entry donation is requested with refreshments provided.

MDAHS is located in Kurrajong Way at Mayday Hills in Beechworth.

For enquiries contact Christine Cansfield–Smith on 0412 126 219 with RSVPs to bibart@bigpond.com.

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Samara starts year on high note

BY CORAL COOKSLEY ccooksley@ nemedia.com.au

A THRILLED young Beechworth musician will head to perform at the iconic Moomba Festival in March after winning the North East’s Battle of the Bands grand final held in Benalla last Saturday.

Six solo artists and six bands had battled it out in various heats around the region placing participants in the final, which was hosted

by Benalla Rural City Council’s youth services Freeza program.

Beechworth’s Samara Bright sang ‘Brother ‘by Matt Corby as her opening song, a recently revamped original song she wrote sometime ago ‘So Help Me Now’ and strummed an instrumental ‘Ocean’ by John Butler where she played around five to six minutes of the 11-minute piece.

Besides now having the chance to perform in the Moomba Festival from March 7 to 11 Samara took home a $500 cash prize and will scoop another $1000 for the Melbourne performances.

The talented musician said the money would go towards professional development in the field.

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OVER THE MOON: Young Beechworth musician Samara Bright won Battle of the Bands held in Benalla last Saturday.

PHOTO: Coral Cooksley from when she was around nine years old, the Beechworth Secondary College captain said she began playing in front of audiences around three years ago.

Samara said her confi-

dence has soared since then with opportunities of playing in open mic events at local hotels as well as some other gigs with supportive crowds.

More work with online

song recordings at school this year with a supportive college and music teacher are on the horizon, using apps such as Logic.

The year 12 student said she had a focus on her ca-

reer goal to become a drama teacher.

“I’m just letting my playing and singing lead me wherever it takes me because I want to try everything,” she said.

“And if something happens from it, then that’s great and I’m just going to have a mindset of whatever happens - happens.”

She said this could mean either a change in career direction or just another great and fun experience.

“I’m very open minded,” the young musician said.

Beechworth College principal Patricia Broom said Samara was a young woman who puts 100 per cent into any project or activity she undertakes.

“This is why she was selected as our school captain for this year,” she said.

“Samara is a modest but creative spirit in the arts where she achieved excellent results for her year 12 drama subject completed during year 11 and is also a talented digital artist as well as being talented with her music.”

Ms Broom said Samara always makes time to support friends, school and projects to support social equity.

“This is a well-deserved win for the energy and hard work she puts in,” she said.

“It’s a great confidence boost for the start of year 12 studies.”

These events for young Victorians are funded by the Victorian Government for community and local governments through Freeza grant funding.

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Female health boost amid gynaecology expansion Experienced p and diverse team to lead expanded p gy gynaecology gy offeringg in rural cityy NORTHEAST Health Wangaratta (NHW) has expanded its public Gynaecology Clinic, providing more opportunities for women requiring specialist services.

Established in 2021, the clinic recently added a second day to meet consumer demand, with a team of three specialists supporting referrals from GPs across the region.

NHW interim director of obstetrics, Dr Leo Fogarty, said the clinic was supporting patients with infertility investigation, menstrual issues, management of endometriosis and other pelvic pain, contraception, investigation of gynaecological cancers and surgical procedures.

He said the additional clinic capacity would also help reduce the wait times locally for women seeking support for gynaecology concerns.

“We have a great team of highly skilled clinicians available to support patients with a broad range of gynaecological concerns,” Dr Fogarty said.

“Our clinic supports referrals from across the North East in addition to the Wangaratta community, including Yarrawonga, Indigo and Alpine shires and Benalla.”

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HERE TO HELP: (From left) Dr Rajesh Gangaram, Dr Laura Davis, Dr Attia Rizwan, Dr Olufela Ifaturoti, Dr Leo Fogarty and Dr Maddy Smith will provide expanded gynaecological support in the rural city. wide range of backgrounds, with Dr Olufela Ifaturoti bringing 30 years of experience in obstetrics and gynaecology from New Zealand, Dr Rajesh Gangaram joining from South Africa, and Dr Attia Rizwan relocating from Western Australia to round out the clinic.

“I enjoy helping women with a safe birthing experience and extending this to support their other gynaecological needs,” Dr Rizwan said.

Dr Gangaram said more

women were presenting with pelvic pain, with greater awareness of conditions like endometriosis and possible treatments.

“There is greater awareness about a host of conditions that women in the past would endure without exploring the options available, so it’s positive that more people are seeing a specialist for investigation and to explore treatment options,” he said.

Dr Ifaturoti said the clinic was keen to promote its refer-

ral options with GPs and working to reduce the wait time for people seeking support.

“We know that gynaecological conditions can be very disruptive to a person’s daily life and we hope the extended clinic will help meet the demand across our region and have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of our community,” he said.

People interested in booking an appointment with the clinic are encouraged to speak to their GP to obtain a referral.

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Wodonga team crunches numbers ahead of local marathon return

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SELF-professed “running fanatic” David Jefferies will lead his fellow accountants down the freeway in March, as the team of four from Wodonga tackles the Wangaratta Chronicle Marathon and Fun Run. Leading ‘Team Stewart, Tracy and Mylon Accountants’, the 53-year-old will aim to complete a sub-two hour half marathon while competing in the March 17 event for the third consecutive year, while teammate Lauren Scott has her sights on a sub-four hour marathon.

The team is rounded out

by Michael Box, a footballer who has used the event as an excuse to ramp up his training, and Yogendra ‘Yogi’ Rai, who joined the firm from Malaysia, with both members to complete the 10km run.

Mr Jefferies said he and Ms Scott regularly ran more than 50km a week while tackling a number of running events throughout the year.

“We come from a firm of about 30 people, and

COUNTDOWN IS ON: Stewart, Tracy and Moylan accountants (from left) Yogendra ‘Yogi’ Rai, Michael Box, Lauren Scott and David Jefferies will travel from Wodonga to take on the Wangaratta Chronicle Marathon and Fun Run event in March. myself and Lauren, we try and keep the staff motivated with fitness,” he said.

“For the last three years I’ve done the half marathon – Wangaratta is a really good run and I really

enjoy it.

“I’m not keen on doing the marathon because of the weather, (in March) it can be either really cool or it can be really hot, but the half marathon is a top

course so I highly recommend it.”

Ms Scott is fresh off a time of three hours and 59 minutes in the Melbourne Marathon held in October, with an eye to making fur-

ther improvements during her local race.

Mr Jefferies said the Wangaratta event was popular among the border running fraternity, with many lamenting Albury

Wodonga’s lack of a marquee event.

“You would think Albury Wodonga would have a really good half marathon or marathon up here, but there’s not and that’s what frustrates me,” he said.

“The Wangaratta event seems very consistent so that’s why I’m drawn to the event – it’s a good crowd down there and I know quite a lot of people from the Albury Wodonga Triathlon Club which I’ve been a member of for a very long time, and they go down there and do it.

“I like the fact that it’s an out and back track and you can see other runners coming back as well.

“I just find it’s a very positive event, everyone’s happy down there – you’re at the course and everyone’s high-fiving each other and getting excited about it, it’s a good community event and that’s what I like.

“We’re just happy to be involved with the event and support the running community in general.”

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Bringing creativity to the young GEORGIA Rose was born in Wangaratta in the late 80s and lived there until she was 18 years old when she moved to the big city of Melbourne. With her partner she returned to the North East to raise their children after moving around to several different houses and communities before settling in Wooragee.

What do you do workwise?

I am an art teacher and an artist.

I teach art to secondary students at Myrtleford P12 College.

What brought you to your career?

I went to art school – the Victorian College of the Arts - straight out of high school. I loved photography, especially the process of printing in the dark room. I did my degree in fine art, specialising in photography. As it can be a gruelling time trying to live off being an artist, I decided to get my degree in teaching and hopefully help inspire young people to love art as much as I do. I also remember not having a great love for school when I was a student and remember those special teachers who really made the place feel bearable for me. Shout out to Sarah Ebsworthy, Harvey Dyke and Bec Mifsud from Wangaratta High circa the early 2000s. If I can be that teacher for a kid or two, that’s worth it for me.

Georgia Rose What do you love about your work?

I love to spend meaningful time with the young people I teach.

Teenagers are so funny and kind.

They forgive easily and are so resilient. I also get to surround myself in art, making and exploring art materials and coming up with art ideas is my professional development and it’s so much fun.

What do you do in the community?

This year I plan on stepping up my community engagement, particularly at my kids’ school Wooragee Primary School. This school is such an amazing place where the community has an important value.

Is there an important local community issue that you think needs addressing?

Housing in this community is a real issue that a lot of people are facing.

It’s so hard for people to get homes to buy or rent because of the massive increase in Airbnb-style short-term

accommodation. Families with kids that go to our local schools can’t find places to live.

What do you see as one of the most important current world issues?

There is currently a genocide happening right now in Palestine.

I cannot think of anything more important than the crimes happening in Gaza right now.

Children being killed in the thousands, hospitals being targeted and destroyed and a whole nation being cut off from water and electricity, with minimal aid being “allowed” in. Free Palestine.

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

I’d love to take international pop star Rihanna to some of the beautiful swimming spots we have around here, maybe Lady Baths or Lake Catani on Mount Buffalo. I think she’d be a good time to hang out with and maybe she would put on a show while she was in town.

What book are you reading?

I’m currently reading ‘The Body Keeps the Score’ by Bessel Van Der Kolk. A book that helps you understand how your body deals with trauma and how to heal from it.

ARTISTIC: Wooragee’s Georgia Rose loves teaching art to Myrtleford P12 College secondary students. Photo taken with her three-year old Max Kelly.

Indigo U3A info session a great success

By CORAL COOKSLEY TOE-TAPPING music filled the Beechworth Serviceman’s Memorial Hall when a ukulele player and singer with two jazz buffs spiced things up at Indigo U3A’s busy enrolment and information session on Tuesday.

Beechworth U3A member Mary Bould and a tutor for the course ‘Jazz on Fridays’ with Jill Keith had fun singing along in an impromptu demo with Yackandandah’s Sally Dodds - a tutor offering one of five new courses this year called ‘Uke ‘n Sing’.

Sally said when she returned to New Zealand for a while she took up playing the ukulele, which she hadn’t touched since primary school.

Interested in learning the ukulele again, she put a call out to her family where 18

members joined in from ages seven to 72.

“Getting together once a fortnight the group had 60 songs on the go by the end of the year,” she said.

“It was the best fun for all sorts of reasons and just coming together on a regular basis.”

Sally said she can teach singing and ukulele and people may want to undertake a combination of both or may want to opt for either singing or playing.

“It’s fun and you don’t have to be brilliant or be a star,” she said.

For recently joined member Derek Duncan, U3A is a great way to meet more people around town.

Derek and his wife moved to Beechworth six months ago from the Dandenongs where his wife had taken up French with the local U3A group.

MUSICAL FUN: Ukulele player, singer and tutor, Sally Dodds, with U3A members jazz tutor Mary Bould and Jill Keith spiced things up with their singing on Tuesday.

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“I’ve been talking to Michael Evans about ‘Every Day Philosophy‘ and also the men’s book group,” he said.

“I’ll enrol in one of those

and see how I go.”

U3A secretary and tutor Michael Evans runs the ‘Every Day Philosophy’ sessions.

He said the voluntary seniors’ organisation for retirees or semi-retired people

over 50 years of age is about social, mental and physical health.

“It’s about people sharing their knowledge and skills and it’s always surprising just how many skills and how much knowledge different people in the group have coming from all sorts of backgrounds before they join us,” he said.

Mr Evans said a wide range of course and activity programs catered for people interested in those areas.

‘My own interest is in current affairs, literature, and philosophy.”

For more information about U3A, its exciting courses and activities stretching from art, portraiture, writers fellowship and classical guitar to coffee mornings, walks and everything in between visit the U3A website at www. indigou3a.org.au.

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HIGH SCORER: Jamie Dolny (pictured last year) shot 40 points to take home Sunday’s stableford competition at Beechworth Golf Club.

Dolny shoots high in stableford showdown

By DYLAN POOL SUNDAY’S stableford round at Beechworth Golf Club was hotly contested by all in attendance.

The winner with a fantastic score of 40 points was Jamie Dolny.

Rod Shaw was runner up with 35 points on a countback from Vaughan Saunders.

They were followed by Xavier Palamarczuk 32, Dave Clark 30 and Zane Howard 30.

Nearest the pins went to Jamie Dolny on the 10th and Xavier Palamarczuk on the 17th.

Last Thursday, 15 players took part in twilight golf on the front nine.

The winner was Dave Clark with 19 points (17+2) on a three way countback from Andy Croome (15+4) and Brian Cropley (12+7).

The Beechworth Bakery nearest the pin on the third hole went to Dylan Pool and John Sheehan took home the cash with his nearest chip.

John topped the night off winning the CC’s Quality Meats & Smokehouse voucher in the raffle.

This coming Sunday is the third round of the summer cup, which starts at 11:30 for a midday hit off.

Thursday twilight golf tees off from 4:30 to 5pm.

DIALLED IN: Chris Langdon looks to get one close.

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RUTHERGLEN’S A1 bowls side struggled to establish itself away at Wangaratta at the weekend, falling three to one as the home side kept its slim finals hopes alive.

Chris Langdon, Darren Simpson, Claire Megarrity and Michael Dickins suffered a heavy defeat (28 to 13) to begin proceedings, and while Phil Peers, Trev Ronnfeldt, Ross Rankin and Geoff Tozer fought back to win 20 to 16 on the second rink, five shot losses for teams three and four (18 to 13 and 22 to 17 respectively) left Rutherglen with too big of a mountain to climb.

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Electing to bowl first at Baarmutha Park, the Wanderers were set on the back foot early with the opening stand of Josh Ansell and Bailey Dale proving hard to break, until the 21st over when Dean Fitzpatrick dismissed Ansell LBW. The Hawks were able to pile on the runs with Dale (61) and Josh O’Donohue (80) the biggest contributors, putting on 81 for the second-wicket partnership to assert their dominance.

Back to back wickets late in the day gave Beechworth a slight chance to restrict some momentum, but a quick fire innings from Lucky Shantha (39* off 30 balls) provided the perfect cameo with O’Donohue, as RUB finished the day 5/263.

Captain Brenton Surrey said his bowlers performed admirably throughout the day, but were met with an impressive all-round batting display from the Hawks.

“They batted really well, the ball did a little bit early and it flattened out nicely, they didn’t give us many chances,” he said.

“We probably weren’t able to put the squeeze on as well as we would have liked but we didn’t bowl too bad, it wasn’t our best fielding performance this season but it is a young team and there are some things we can work on.”

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The Wanderers have caused upsets away from home this season which have included wins against RUB and Yarrawonga, but are surprisingly winless at Baarmutha Park with four straight games at home left to play.

Surrey said there wasn’t much rhyme or reason to their home and away record, but he’s confident a positive approach with the bat tomorrow will secure their first home win of the season.

“We’ll try and remain positive defending, positive scoring and positive with our running between wickets, which we have been all season,” he said.

“We won’t try and change the way we’ll go about it, they bowl pretty deep so we’ll certainly have to respect their bowling so it’s going to be a good challenge.

“We’re happy to take wins wherever, but we’ve got to start winning at home if we want to make finals.”

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