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OPEN GARDEN FOR CAREVAN LES and Rosemary Bolitho will open their magnificent Sable Park garden to the public this weekend for the first time in two years; all to raise money for Carevan Wangaratta.

Les is pictured next one of the many features of the garden, the Willows Pond, which was once a farm dam used for reticulation and drainage.  See the full story on page 12.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

EXTENDED POUR FORECAST downpours of more than 100mm over the coming days could see flooding once again spread throughout the North East, as consistent dry weather continues to elude Wangaratta.

Daily outlooks issued by the Bureau of Meteorology anticipate up to 25mm of rain could fall on the rural city today, with as much as 70mm of torrential rain forecast tomorrow.

SES Hume region duty

Flooding g expected p amid torrential three-dayy forecast

BY RYAN MALCOLM rmalcolm@ nemedia.com.au

officer Charlie Sexton said crews had been prepared for flooding for weeks.

“Given that all major rivers throughout the region have been under a flood watch or warning over the last several weeks, our VICSES personnel

AFTER 23 YEARS

have been in a state of readiness and monitoring for some time,” he said.

“For the forthcoming weather event, we have reviewed our command and control arrangements on advice from our regional control team, who continuously monitor conditions, as well as briefing all of our volunteer units with the latest weather intelligence.

“As the weather system moves through the region, it will become clearer where impacts will be felt accordingly, our volunteers from less-affected parts will be mobilized to support their colleagues as they manage those impacts.”

He said those who live, work or visit areas on lowlying land, close to creeks or rivers or near major stormwater drains who take

action could reduce the impacts of flooding by up to 80 per cent.

Between four and 10mm of rain is expected to fall on Friday, with the region’s minimum projected rainfall for the three day period just shy of 70mm.

Local SES crews were yesterday deliberating whether a sandbag collection point would be established for the region, following

a slew of inquiries lodged to the state office amid statewide flooding concerns.

Sandbag collection points are only established by SES crews in areas of significant flooding, with households under-threat recommended to use 25 sandbags to stagger walls near doorways and to cover drainage holes within the home.

Sandbags can be purchased from local hardware stores.

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Half price V/Line fares: Guy COUNTRY commuters are now included in a Coaltion promise to slash the price of public transport fares across Victoria, if elected.

V/Line fares across the state will be halved for at least four years under the plan bringing significant savings to regular commuters.

The current cost for a return ticket from Wangaratta to Southern Cross Station is currently $67.60 adults and $33.80 concession or child.

Under the propsed policy, the new prices would be

Coalition welcomes countryy commuters to the cheaper p fares p partyy

BY STEVE KELLY skelly@ nemedia.com.au

$33.80 adults and $16.90 concession or child.

The Coalition’s latest election promise came with a backflip a day after they promised a $2 flat fare for local train, tram and bus travel throughout metropolitan Melbourne with no mention of regional rail users.

COUNTRY COMMUTERS INCLUDED: Ticket fares from Wangaratta to Southern Cross will be halved if the Coalition is elected to government at the state election.

The plan will also ensure V/Line train replacement bus services are free of charge for commuters.

“Our policy recognises Victorians living outside of metropolitan Melbourne, who have been ignored by

Daniel Andrews for nearly a decade,” Mr Guy said.

“Under this plan, a daily commuter travelling from Geelong to Melbourne would save $1762 a year, Ballarat to Melbourne $2074 a year and Bendigo to Melbourne $2408 a year.”

Mr Guy said for regional Victorians, public transport costs can run into thousands a year.

He said their plan will cut this in half and allow households to put those savings

into what really matters.

Shadow Minister for Public Transport, Danny O’Brien, said halving V/Line fares was a real solution to reward and support regional Victorian families.

“We also know and share the frustration of regional Victorians who turn up expecting a train, only to be greeted all too frequently under Labor by a bus,” Mr O’Brien said.

“When this occurs, we’ll make that travel free.”

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ON THE WORLD STAGE: (L-R) Janice Mentiplay-Smith, Andy Kimber, Jamie Kaye, Rob Humphrey, Peter Cochrane, Marc Hockings, Geoff Barrow, Sheree McKenzie and Ian Minns with the Warby-Ovens National Park greenlist certificate.

PHOTOS: Parks Victoria

WarbyOvens National Park formally greenlisted WARBY-OVENS National Park is now formally recognised for the international achievement of its greenlisting last year.

The Wangaratta community, along with Traditional Owners and partners and Parks Victoria staff, were finally able to gather at Wenhams Camp for a long-anticipated day of festivities, comradery and learning for Victoria’s first greenlisted national park.

International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) vice-president Peter Cochrane and vice-chair with the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas Marc Hockings

PLANNING THE WAY: Andy Kimber from the Warby Bushwalkers Club with Dianne and Howard Hanna from the Shepparton Adventure Club getting ready to lead the Warby wildflower walk on Sunday afternoon

presented the IUCN Green List certificate to Parks Victoria chair John Pandazopoulos.

Visitors taking part in the guided bushwalking or junior ranger activities were greeted by refreshed vegetation, the sound of flowing creeks and waterfalls, and tunes of birds chirping throughout the day.

Parks Victoria’s chief scientist for conservation and climate action, Dr Mark Norman, said Parks Victoria will continue to aim and meet world standards in nature care of the Warby-Ovens National Park.

“It’s wonderful to see such a diverse group of people, all with the same goal in mind,

putting so much care, love and hard work toward this special place,” he said.

“Receiving this level of recognition from the IUCN is very exciting; full credit goes to all the people involved and their hard work to protect and promote the natural and cultural values of this amazing place.”

Locals and members of the Friends of the Warby-Ovens National Park group, Andy Kimber and Ian Minns, said they hope they can promote community engagement with the Friends of the Warby-Ovens website in order to create awareness and further main-

tain the parks’ biodiversity.

“We are hoping that many more people will get involved with our park, whether it be by participating in Friends group activities such as photography; flora and fauna monitoring; weeding and revegetation working bees; citizen science projects and educational programs; or through our discussions online, we can have a positive impact on our now internationally recognised park,” they said.

If you are interested in joining the Friends of the WarbyOvens National Park, visit the website: https://warbyovens. com.au/.

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New laws aim to make retirement villages fairer

By STEVE KELLY PROPOSED new laws released to make retirement villages fairer with more clarity across Victoria have been welcomed by a local aged care provider.

An exposure draft of a bill to amend the Retirement Villages Act 1986 has been released for public consultation to make sure village residents, owners and operators, families of residents and anyone else involved in the sector can have a say.

For retirement village residents, the proposed amendments aim to strengthen key protections around exit fees, further clarify the obligations of village operators to their communities, and give residents more freedom to alter or renovate their units.

This includes a proposal to introduce a mandatory time limit for exit entitlements to be paid back to residents, as well as clarity on how operators must calculate and disclose fees and calculations to residents.

Contracts would need to be standardised and in plain language under the proposed reforms, and the legislation could allow certain terms - like charging a resident for an undisclosed fee in the village’s information statement - to be banned from contracts.

Respect Wangaratta managing director, Jason Binder, said they’re supportive of any reform which will remove the ability of operators in the retirement village sector to act in ways which are deceptive or unfair towards retirees.

“We’ve always been fair and transparent with residents moving into our villages,” he said.

“Respect is a not-for-profit organisation that exists for our residents and retirees, so there is no gain in us being any other way.

“Any legislation that brings the sector up to that standard is welcomed.”

The bill will also deliver stronger dispute resolution processes and increase the powers available to the director of Consumer Affairs Victoria to monitor and enforce compliance with the Act. Under the proposal, operators would also be required to collect and report information about complaints and disputes to CAV each year and face fines for failure to do so.

The proposed reforms come after the State Government conducted a

substantial review into the laws that govern retirement villages - which included consultations with community groups and others in the sector.

Further consultation in 2021 identified key issues faced by retirement village residents that the reforms seek to change.

Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation Melissa Horne said the feedback received will be vital to make sure those living in retirement villages are informed and supported to feel at home in their village.

The proposed reforms will be open for public consultation until October 28.

To have your say on the proposed reforms, visit engage.vic.gov.au/retirementvillagesact.

Flooding expected amid torrential three-day forecast ■

From page 1 The Ovens and King rivers were each placed on minor floodwatch yesterday afternoon, amid concerns both catchments could be inundated with between 60 and 100mm of rain in the coming days.

Both major rivers were also placed on flood watch late last week, when forecast 45mm of rain was expected to lash the region, however, Wangaratta Aero’s automatic weather station reported little over 15mm had eventuated over Thursday and Friday.

As of yesterday morning, the Ovens River at Wangaratta sat almost 80cm below the minor flood level, while the King River at Docker Road sat 55cm shy similar flooding threat.

Concerns across the state were at such a level that Victorian premier Daniel Andrews and Emergency Services Minister Jaclyn Symes called an emergency press conference yesterday afternoon, detailing additional emergency relief available for impacted communities.

More than 200 generators are also on standby to households facing prolonged power outages, however, communities are encouraged to have enough supplies on hand to last for up to 72 hours in the event of an emergency.

“Our first responders and volunteers do an incredible job preparing and we are grateful for all they do to keep us safe when we need them most,” Ms Symes said.

“We can all do our bit too by being prepared and following the expert advice.”

For assistance, call SES on 132 500 or Triple Zero (000) if you are in immediate danger.

DRIVING INSPIRATION: Teddy Spencer (8) and Chas Spencer (12) with community engagement project workshop leader David Godkin as they prepared for Thursday’s session at Yarrunga Primary School.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Project helping ‘jazz up’ our city WORKSHOPS may have been completed for the ‘One More Mile’ community engagement project to tie in with the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues, but there is still time for keen local artists to participate this month.

Workshops were held at Yarrunga Primary School on Thursday afternoon, and at Wangaratta Library on Saturday morning, where local teachers, community

groups and families worked on their contributions to a display set to decorate central Wangaratta in the lead-up to the festival.

Participants drew inspiration from artwork including the cover of blues LP ‘One More Mile’, by American artist Clarence ‘Gatemouth’ Brown, imagining themselves listening to music as they travel to this year’s event, which will be the

first live festival held since 2018.

Anyone who missed the two workshops can find instructions and ideas about how to participate in the project on the jazz festival website, www.wangarattajazz.com All completed work can be left at the Rural City of Wangaratta offices in Ovens Street. Deadline for contributions is Monday, October 24.

Supports needed for damage spree accused A NORTH East man who allegedly caused more than $2700 worth of damage to cars and businesses during a 30 minute spree earlier this year has refused to engage with supports while incarcerated.

The 49-year-old was taken into custody on August 10, with bail refused after he was said to have kicked mirrors and panels of at least 8 cars in the Wangaratta CBD before shattering the window of Bully’s Barbershop on August 8.

A forensicare mental health report ordered by Magistrate Watkins was expected to be tabled before the court on Monday, however, defence counsel Geoff Clancy said his client had refused to cooperate with the exercise.

Mr Watkins had previously expressed misgivings about the defendant’s release without appropriate mental health supports in place, with the accused’s 35 pages of prior convictions linked to extended periods of homelessness and what Mr Clancy labelled an “entrenched” drug and alcohol issue.

Mr Clancy said his client had initially offended in order to spend time indoors in police custody during the colder winter months.

He sought the accused be released after having spent 61 days in custody, with the accused outlining plans to move to Myrtleford upon his release.

However, Mr Watkins stressed the importance of placing supports around the defendant to minimise his risk of reoffending, ordering court integrated services program (CISP) report be developed for the accused.

“The trigger for his offending as far as we’re aware is his homelessness,” Mr Watkins said.

The matter will return to court today for sentencing.

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LIVING WITH CLIMATE CHANGE

Planning to build? Consider “climate smart design” DESIGN CHECKLIST Needs versus wants

By ANN BRAIN

Floor Plan

STEPS to achieve an energy efficient, thermally comfortable, low carbon, affordable home – 1. Select house block and house site for best sun access 2. Consider local climate and existing landscape 3. Clarify your goals – What do you need? What do you value most? (eg. low cost, low carbon emission, style, etc) What will suit you and your family lifestyle? What can you afford?

4. Choose a designer who understands your goals 5. Develop a Design – (see table, right) 6. Once design is well developed - Choose suitable builder - who understands your goals, values and budget More information: wlsi.org.au Sustainability Victoria www.yourhome.gov.au www.renew.org.au

Flexible, multifunctional, adaptable use of spaces

MORE INFORMATION Think smart, bigger not always better. Bigger means more materials, higher building cost, higher energy costs to heat and cool, more to clean, etc.

ORIENTATION of house to allow best access to sunshine for passive solar benefit in winter, living rooms to north. eg. guest room/study/hobby room in one space.

Zonable spaces

Can be closed off for privacy and to save energy.

Roof Plan

Orientation and space for possible solar PV panels.

Light coloured roof

To reduce heat gain.

Sustainable materials

Low carbon footprint, durable, low maintenance.

Insulation

Ceiling, walls & floor.

Thermal mass

Helps regulate temperature.

Windows

Larger to north, smaller to south, west and east, double glazing in main living rooms.

Cross ventilation

Window opening style and location for optimal ventilation.

Appliances – efficient - all electric

Heating and cooling – fans, reverse cycle (heat pump) air conditioner.

Hot water – heat pump or solar.

Cooking - induction.

Lighting

LEDs, preferably pendant to minimise gaps in insulation.

Shade north windows in summer

Eaves, adjustable and removable shade devices.

Energy Source

All electric, ideally with solar PV and batteries if budget allows. Consider government rebates.

Flood risk

Water resistant materials, and careful landscaping in high risk area.

Bushfire risk

BAL rating, regulations.

Future ageing and disability

Accessible design features.

Low energy-use homes presentation JOIN Wangaratta Landcare & Sustainability Inc and the Rural City of Wangaratta for an informative educational morning on Saturday, October 15 at the Wangaratta Library on how to build or make your home, or rental, more energy efficient and save money on electricity bills.

The session will run from 10am until noon and is free.

Over morning tea come chat to other locals, share energy tips and learn more about opportunities in our area.

At 11am Sustainability Victoria will be presenting on the 7-Star Homes pilot program to highlight design features, the Healthy Homes program which has seen 1000 homes upgraded, and provide information about current rebates and financial support available for households to upgrade their appliances, heating and cooling, hot water, solar PV and batteries.

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Caz to focus on connections at Pink Ribbon Breakfast

By SIMONE KERWIN

A PINK Ribbon Breakfast being held in Wangaratta to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October will feature local resident Caz Sammon as guest speaker.

Hosted by the Cancer Council Victoria Wangaratta Volunteer Group, the breakfast will be held at the Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway on Monday, October 24.

Caz, who is the mentoring coordinator with Big Brothers Big Sisters for the Wangaratta region, said her address would highlight a range of community initiatives which aim to improve the wellbeing of local residents, and how and why she became involved with them.

In addition to Big Brothers Big Sisters, Caz is a community part-

ner with the Wangaratta Grit and Resilience Program’s consortium, a graduate of the Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Program, and post-graduate Regional Leadership, and has wide experience as a volunteer, from grassroots to board level.

“Along the way, I’ve learned the value of true connections and living with a strong sense of purpose, and I’m incredibly grateful to live here in our wonderful community of Wangaratta and have opportunities to contribute,” she said.

“I’m driven by values of contributing to community, connecting people, compassion, and being the difference that I want to see.”

Caz said she would speak about several programs operating locally which built on the existing strength and connect-

edness of the Wangaratta community.

“Not everyone has the same advantages in life, and I’m enthusiastic about changing that in the best way I can. I gain significant strength from my people, and I know that everyone needs someone who they can rely on to be there,” she said.

“Everyone needs to belong and feel connected to people who care for them to be able to thrive. Being isolated creates an enormous risk for our health and wellbeing.”

The Cancer Council Victoria Wangaratta Volunteer Group Pink Ribbon Breakfast will be held at the Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway on Monday, October 24 from 7.30am to 9.30am.

Tickets are $30, and can be purchased from Barb Thomas by phoning 0419 889 804.

TALKING CONNECTEDNESS: Caz Sammon will be guest speaker at the Pink Ribbon Breakfast being organised by the Cancer Council Victoria Wangaratta Volunteer Group.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

BIG RETURN: Celebrating the last Community Raffle and looking forward to the next one were (from left) Dean Jacobs, Tristan Saunders, Jarred Clark ((Wangaratta Motor Group), Geoff Dinning, Bev Maher (Rotary Club of Appin Park) and Jess Powell (Wangaratta Motor Group) with a Toyota that was won by Carl Schultz from Rosebud.

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Community raffle returning

ROTARY Club of Appin Park’s annual community raffle is set to return later this year, pending delays in obtaining mandatory raffle permits.

Club representative Bev Maher this week confirmed

preparations for the raffle were underway, with the popular rural city event set to return in 2022.

She said information around commencement dates would be released to the public as soon as possible.

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Last year’s raffle raised a total of $56,000, of which $38,000 was retained by local community groups.

The grand prize of a new Toyota Yaris was won by Rosebud couple Karl and Jeanette Schulze.

Government reviews council funding programs

By STEVE KELLY THE Rural City of Wangaratta is backing a national lobby group call to maintain funding to councils ahead of the Federal Government’s budget this month.

Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) president Linda Scott has built a case for councils at a time potential changes have been flagged with key funding streams.

She said the government is looking closely at a number of programs that councils receive funding through with a view to improving transparency.

“We fully support changes that will make federal funding fairer and more equitable,” she said.

“However, if programs are cut because they aren’t accountable or transparent, then this money should be reallocated to other programs so our communities don’t miss out.”

Rural city chief executive officer Brendan McGrath said the Financial Assistance Grant and other significant Federal Government grant funding programs are critical to council’s ability to deliver essential services and maintain core infrastructure.

“We certainly agree that there needs to be appropriate accountability and transparency in all grant programs,” he said.

“The Rural City of Wangaratta has an excellent track record in delivering against its grant funding commitments and we would welcome any such review.”

The Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program is another one under the microscope.

Mr McGrath explained that for rural and regional councils, the cost of maintaining the road network is relatively so much higher than for metro centres.

“We are actively advocating for funding at both state and federal government level to upgrade roads such as the BenallaWhitfield and Wangaratta-Whitfield roads, which would be prohibitively expensive for the ratepayer to cover alone,” he said.

Investing in local government will support Australia’s 537 councils to train and upskill Australia’s future workforce, deliver more affordable housing, and support a transition to a low carbon future.

Mr McGrath said the capacity to upskill the workforce of the future is provided through many organisations, not least including our local schools and higher education providers, along with many successful local businesses.

“Improving the availability of affordable housing and environmental sustainability outcomes are key areas where council has an important role to play - increased funding would certainly bolster council’s ability to make a difference in these important spaces,” he said.

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Flooding risk a common reality

FACEBOOK users this week commented on the return of the Wangaratta show over the weekend following a two-year COVID-enforced hiatus and what they enjoyed the most about it.

THE current flooding concerns across the state represent an evolving situation which has become all too familiar in Wangaratta in recent times.

In some aspects, the repeated reporting that both the Ovens and King rivers are expected to flood in the coming days likens itself to the famed story of ‘the boy who cried wolf‘, particularly after similar concerns last week were quickly dispelled as the region was hit by a significantly lower–than–forecast downpour.

It‘s been an extraordinary year, filled with consistent rain which has kept our catchments wet and seen excess water quickly flood our river systems.

The consequences of that flooding are yet to prove too severe, but as residents of a high–risk floodplain along the confluence of two of Victoria‘s major rivers, we must acknowledge there is an inherent risk accompanying that location.

Those who issue these warnings are doing so to prepare for a worst–case scenario, and it is essential community members don‘t begin to lapse in their preparation purely due to the regularity with which warnings come.

Preparation such as purchasing sandbags from local hardware stores if you live in a high–risk street, keeping abreast of online warnings and making sure to never drive or walk through floodwater are ways we can ease the stress of these situations on authorities and emergency service workers.

Devising a flood plan is also a useful strategy.

With forecast rainfall of between 50 and 70mm tomorrow, flooding could happen, and it could happen very quickly, so community members who ignore concerns held across the state would do so at their own peril.

It‘s never worth taking that risk.

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Richie Gardner: I think this goes beyond the town limits, if you look at the rural road networks that supports the town, they are suffering too. as our catchments are full and now the springs are up and running this makes it difficult to maintain a stable road network with big weight running over them. the Hume fwy and other main roads are an example of this.

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Wade Blake: I would definitely have to say that the fireworks were absolutely impressive!

Tanya Pawløwsky: I entered 2 photos in the photography section & won first prize for both my photos

WITH under a month to go until the October 31 due date for 2021-22 tax returns, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is reminding taxpayers to get on top of their tax returns by lodging or engaging with a registered tax agent.

ATO figures show that as at the end of September, over 8.3 million taxpayers have lodged their 2022 tax return. Last year, over 9.6 million had lodged their 2021 tax return by 31 October.

There are a number of lodgment options available.

People with simple tax affairs can lodge through our free myTax service in under 30 minutes.

Most of the information you need will already be there; just check it’s correct, add any additional income, and claim deductions you’re eligible for.

Our website has a range of helpful calculators and tools to help you get it right.

These are designed to guide you on a range of topics, from whether you need to lodge a tax return, to working out which deductions and expenses specific occupations and industries can claim.

If you need more time to prepare your tax return, you can lodge with a registered tax agent.

If you’re using a registered tax agent for the first time, or using a different registered tax agent to last year, you need to engage with the registered tax agent by 31 October.

There are also free programs to support those who need help with their tax affairs: • The ATO’s Tax Help program is run by trained volunteers and is available to taxpayers earning $60,000 or less per year who have simple affairs.

• The National Tax Clinic program is a government-funded initiative to help individuals, small businesses, not-for-profit organisations and charities who may not be able to afford professional advice and representation with their tax affairs. It’s run

by Australian universities, and supported by the ATO. This tax time as with every tax time, the ATO reminds taxpayers to be mindful of keeping their personal information protected, including never sharing their myGov login or myGovID details with anyone.

For more information about how to lodge a tax return and the support options available, visit ato.gov.au/taxessentials.

Tim Loh, ATO assistant commissioner

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STRESS LESS: The Yarrunga Scout unit made their own stress balls at just one of the many interactive stalls at the Grit and Resilience festival on Monday afternoon for World Mental Health Day. Wellbeing–focused activities included games of memory match, make your own stress ball, and hand painting, capped off with a yoga session. Story and more photos will be included in Friday’s Chronicle.

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Could it be gambling causing your anxiety?

It seems barely a day goes by lately without disturbing media reports of record pokies losses or controversial casino practices, and children are continuously exposed to saturation levels of sports betting advertising.

These extremes are newsworthy stories about which we are right to be concerned, but the negative effects of gambling can be more subtle.

So subtle, in fact, that those affected sometimes don’t make the connection between how they are feeling or behaving and their gambling activities.

Are you feeling anxious or stressed?

Do you have an underlying sense of regret about money lost or time spent gambling?

Perhaps you’re having difficulty concentrating or sleeping. Or maybe you’re more irritable or short-tempered than usual.

While these signs of gambling harm

may seem relatively minor, they can build up over time, which is why Victorians are being encouraged during this year’s Gambling Harm Awareness Week (October 17-23) to pause and consider whether gambling could be affecting their wellbeing.

For more information, visit effectsofgambling.com.au.

Shane Lucas, CEO Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation

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Younger writing talent go under the spotlight

By SIMONE KERWIN SOME of the district’s most talented young writers have been recognised through this year’s Young Writers Award.

Jointly run by the Rotary Club of Wangaratta, and the Rotary Club of Wangaratta Appin Park, this year’s competition was the first held since 2020.

It had previously been staged in conjunction with the Rotary Book Fair and Wangaratta Lit Fest, which was conducted in 2018 and ‘19 before the pandemic stepped in.

Clark Fletcher, chairman of the committee for the competition, said organisers were pleased with the number of entries this year, and were keen to develop greater involvement among secondary school-aged writers in coming years.

The winners of this year’s awards were presented with their monetary prizes by Rural City of Wangaratta Mayor Dean Rees at the Wangaratta Library on Thursday evening.

Melbourne writer Gabriel Bergmoser, whose works include ‘The Hunted’ and ‘The Inheritance’, also attended to speak about his books and his writing process, encouraging the budding authors to persist in developing their talent and working to have their writing noticed.

A selection of winning entries in the 2022 Wangaratta Young Writers

PROVIDING INSPIRATION: Author Gabriel Bergmoser speaks to young writers and their families during Thursday evening’s Wangaratta Young Writers Award presentation.

Award will be published over coming months in the Wangaratta Chronicle.

Results of this year’s competition are as follows: Years 5/6 stories - 1st Darby Rowles (Wangaratta West Primary), ‘The Darkness’; 2nd Arabella Cavicchiolo (Greta Valley Primary), ‘The Elevator’; 3rd Caitlin Talbot (Home Schooled) ‘A Ride To Healing’.

Years 5/6 poetry - 1st Eva Parkinson (St Patrick’s Primary), ‘The Ocean’; 2nd Mia Younger (St Patrick’s Primary), ‘Sweet Stems’; 3rd Makenzie Ledger (St Bernard’s Primary), ‘Rise to Dance’.

Years 7/8/9 stories - 1st Elliott Rowles (Wangaratta High School), ‘Black Sky’; 2nd Leila Cattier (Cathedral College), ‘The Life Tree’; 3rd No prize awarded.

Years 7/8/9 poetry - 1st Jasmin Little (Galen Catholic College), ‘I Don’t Understand’; 2nd No prize awarded; 3rd No prize awarded.

Years 10/11/12 stories - 1st Anika Robinson (Wangaratta High School), ‘The Cursed Path’; 2nd Sarah McInnes (Galen Catholic College), ‘Surprises’; 3rd No prize awarded.

Local producers among winners in Sydney NORTH East Victorian producers are among those to be awarded top honours at the 2022 Sydney Royal Fine Food Show.

Gooramadda Olives from Gooramadda took out a major award, receiving Champion Table Olives, for their Gooramadda Olives Kalamata Table Olives.

Among the gold medal winners were Myrrhee’s King Valley Walnuts, for their Tamari Walnuts in the Specialty Foods competition, and Yarrawonga’s Rich Glen Olive Oil, for their Rich Glen Agrumato Native Citrus flavoured oil, in the Oil and Olives competition.

Sydney Royal Fine Food Show committee chair, Lachlan Bowtell said the standard was very high, across all competitions and judges were very pleased with the exhibits All 2022 Sydney Royal Fine Food results can be found at www.rasnsw. com.au/sydney-royal-competitions/.

RAR Wangaratta to host dinner JOIN the local Rural Australians for Refugees group for a dinner and conversation next month; save the date.

RAR are hosting a dinner at The Vine on November 6 from 6pm and all are welcome.

Enjoy an a la carte menu which includes three Sri Lankan curries, plus light music and guest speakers planned.

Full details coming soon.

Right now, there are community services jobs available where you can make a difference, helping people who have a disability, families fleeing violence, and children and families who need care and support. Plus, there is a jobs guarantee for new graduates in priority areas.

Make a difference.

Visit jobsthatmatter.vic.gov.au

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Christmas lunch in need of volunteers

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN CHRISTMAS is just around the corner, and owner of Charlie’s Burgers Jonathon Sanders is on the lookout for volunteers to help at the free Christmas lunch event to be put on for the community.

The event, organised by Mr Sanders, will be for those who may not be able to be with their families on Christmas Day, or those who feel they are at a loose end.

The Christmas lunch will start at 11:30am Christmas Day and run until 2:30pm, and will include decorations, live music and plenty of food to get people in the spirit.

Mr Sanders said he is also look-

ing for volunteers, musicians and any local businesses looking to help donate towards the day.

“The event is for any person who might be alone on Christmas lunch; why not come to Charlies where we can enjoy company and live music?” he said.

“It’s not about what background you come from, it’s not about your wealth or your age, it’s purely an open door event for people to come to, even if it’s just for 10 minutes or for 15 minutes that’s ok.

“It’s a community event; it’s not about Charlies even though it’s at Charlies.”

So far the Wangaratta Club, the Wangaratta RSL and La Bella

Rocca Fruit have offered their support for the event by donating food such as desserts, main and vegetables.

Mr Sanders said he will be bringing his family to the lunch and is aiming to provide lunch for around 100 people.

He said he hopes the community can rally around each other to share the joyful times at the Christmas lunch.

“If families want to come they can also, it’s not just for individuals or small groups,” he said.

“If businesses in town want to be involved please do so and they can provide cakes or decorations, anything at all would be great.”

IN THE SPIRIT: Chris Simsen, Annie Creed, Mark Manson, Nicholas Mumby, Jonathon Sanders and Tarquin Jobson will be a big part of this years’ volunteer run Christmas lunch to be held at Charlies but more volunteers are invited to help out.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

PROBUS NEWS

Probus clubs preparing for end of year celebrations WANGARATTA MEN’S PROBUS CLUB THE Men’s Probus Club’s enjoyable pub lunches continue using more local venues and fortnightly coffee mornings on first and third Fridays at Intermezzo Café provide enjoyment and social contact.

Coffees are well attended and the social interaction is very busy.

Our July pub lunch at the Tavern was good and we are trying out the Pinsent Hotel this week, which should be a good feast.

The September Probus meeting speaker was Sean Ginnivan, Wangaratta Rural City Council’s manager of the organics waste facility at North Wangaratta.

He gave a presentation on waste disposal in Wangaratta and statewide.

Wangaratta is well advanced in the introduction of new State Government requirements for collection, sorting, storage and treatment and ultimate disposal of household waste.

It is a costly, very regulated and demanding process.

A group of Probus members attended a guided tour of the facility this week.

President Ken Clarke presented member Jack Kenealy with a certificate to mark his 20 year membership with our club.

We continue to seek more members to join our club, if you are interested, please contact our secretary Bill Bellis on 5722 9222.

Come and enjoy an interesting and fun time together with us.

WANGARATTA CENTRAL COMBINED PROBUS THIRTY-FIVE members and two guests attended the September meeting with many wearing their favourite footy colours.

There was a minute’s silence for Queen Elizabeth ll and we also remembered Gordon McNeil, who was one of our foundation members.

The “Who Am I” was Olive Lavelle’s life story to date and a very interesting one indeed.

The lucky number winner was Jane White.

The Breakfast Club enjoyed another delicious breakfast at

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the Gateway and the Diner’s Club of more than 20 travelled to the Moyhu Hotel to partake in a great meal as well as lots of conversation and hearty laughter.

The next lunch outing is to be held at Chrismont in Cheshunt.

The Movie Club saw Ticket to Paradise on September 27.

Welfare reports a few members are still struggling a bit with their health and we wish them all the best for a quick recovery.

John Lavelle gave a comprehensive talk on the proliferation of scammers and warned us to be vigilant at all times, on the phone and the computer.

Activities saw some members go to see “The Rise and Fall of Little Voice” with reports of brilliant acting and stagecraft.

Future events are: October 8, Summer of the Seventeenth Doll at WPAC. November’s Tea and Trivia in the Garden has been put on hold at the moment.

December 2, Irish Christmas at Julianne Powell’s home.

December 9 Christmas Lunch at Remel 185 in Whorouly.

WANGARATTA LADIES PROBUS Wangaratta Ladies Probus held their meeting on September 19 at the Wangaratta Club where president Tina welcomed those in attendance, especially our visitor Karen Kerr.

The club observed a minute’s silence for the Queen.

Before proceeding to our general business we celebrated the 30 year membership of Janet Clarke.

Janet joined the club in 1992 and has been a very active member throughout her 30 years, holding the position of president,

MARKING THE OCCASION: Wangaratta Men’s Probus Club president Ken Clarke (right) presenting Jack Kenealy with his 20 year membership certificate. vice-president and secretary on a number of occasions.

She is also involved in many of our social groups and outings and is still organising events.

We thank Janet for her continuing involvement in our club.

Janet was presented with her 30 year badge and a cake to mark the occasion.

The meeting then continued with reports on all the group activities and discussion on the up-coming Probus Picnic on October 26 at Rotary Park.

Our virtual tour is still going and we thank Pam Neal for her work in coordinating it and letting us all go along.

It is very interesting to see where we end up each month and what activities can be done on the way.

WANGARATTA APPIN PARK COMBINED PROBUS PRESIDENT Norm called the September meeting to order and welcomed those members present and six visitors.

Birthday wishes were extended to several members including Lorraine McInnes who celebrated her 80th.

Our special interest groups continue with interesting activities and outings.

The September combined

breakfast at the Gateway saw 20 people enjoy delicious food, good company and conversation.

The next breakfast on the first Sunday of the month will be at Ineeta Cafe in Moyhu.

Thank you Gloria for arranging great places for us to meet and eat.

Games group, gentlemen’s breakfast, cards and craft groups, book club and walking group continue to be very active.

On Monday, September 26, despite the weather looking a little overcast, the walkers started their day with a stroll around the Winton Wetlands and were then joined by other members for lunch there.

In all some 25 people enjoyed a lovely lunch with plenty of chatting and laughter.

Our next planned outing is a bus trip to the Cactus Farm for a walk and talk followed by lunch at Tocumwal.

Melbourne Cup Day will see fun and games at Alan Darwin’s, ladies please wear a fancy hat, gents wear a fancy tie.

Guest speakers from CFA made us aware of dangers around the home and how to cope if necessary.

The lucky door prize was won by visitor Ken Lewis.

Next meeting is Tuesday, October 11.

Our club had a very good attendance at our September meeting as members recovered from winter illnesses and some returned from holidays in warmer climates.

Acting chairperson Peter Adams welcomed all and eight visitors, he also solemnly acknowledged the death of Queen Elizabeth.

Helen Baker gave a report on the month’s activities, all these events were well attended.

We saw Wangaratta Players “Rise and Fall of Little Voices” and also travelled to Eldorado Museum, visited a garden and had lunch at The Tavern.

Members attended King River Café for our lunch on Sunday outing.

The big event in October is the trip to Noosa with 29 members and friends leaving on October 5.

We look forward to hearing about this on their return.

Different members gave reports on new groups which have started up.

Unfortunately the caravan group has been shut down at present as Bernie Holmes resigned as leader, however if someone else is willing to organise outings we will start up again.

Our guest speaker was introduced to speak on behalf of Wangaratta Landcare and Sustainability.

John Naylor explained how various groups had been formed in the past, such as making reusable shopping bags, repairing appliances, volunteering to remove weeds, planting trees.

These groups now come under the Landcare and Sustainability banner.

He went on to explain that with global warming there is a need to introduce other ways of producing power such as wind turbines, solar panels, storage batteries.

John answered a number of questions and was thanked for giving us a sneak peek into the future of power generation.

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NHW expands innovative services

By RYAN MALCOLM PLANS to expand and revitalise Northeast Health Wangaratta’s specialist services are already underway, following the appointment of heralded endocrinologist Dr Sara Baqar.

Having moved to the region in May following an 18 year stint with Austin Health, Dr Baqar has quickly adapted to her role as clinical director of internal medicine, with the health service continuing to eye specialists in general medicine, medical oncology, cardiology and nephrology.

A new gastroenterologist and geriatrician are also set to commence work in the region in early 2023.

Initially hailing from Alice Springs, Dr Baqar said her experience living in Melbourne through the pandemic had stoked a longheld desire to give back to regional and rural health services.

“Like most people during COVID, I sort of questioned what was my value that I’m adding to health care - I really did want to add value to the remote and regional communities and that’s something that I’ve been wanting to do for a long time,” she said.

“I’m an endocrinologist by background and also a general physician, so it just

New specialists p appointed pp to diversifyy region’s g hospital p care

GIVING BACK: New Northeast Health Wangaratta clinical director of internal medicine Dr Sara Baqar’s passion for regional and rural health was forged while growing up in Alice Springs.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling worked really well because diabetes is so prevalent in the community and within the hospital setting.

“I think the biggest difference I’ve noticed is the passion that people have at NHW - people want to be here, they want to do a service for the community and it’s so powerful - I didn’t re-

ally felt that when I was at the Austin.

“Everyone wants to make this hospital the best place it can be - it’s a huge difference from a metro hospital where you’re just a number as opposed to a regional hospital where we rely on each other to get the job done.”

NHW recently opened

public endocrine and cardiology outpatient services, and is now accepting GP referrals from across the region following significant demand.

A new physician in-reach model is also currently being piloted between NHW and Yarrawonga Health, which sees staff such as Dr Baqar conduct virtual ward

rounds and telehealth consultations at the region’s smaller health providers to reduce NHW bed blockage.

“We had a patient who was very medically stable but needed one or two more days’ worth of treatment we can step them down to Yarrawonga, and give Yarrawonga a clear plan of what

needs to be done those two days,” she said.

“Usually they need a GP to accept the patient and on those particular two days, a GP wasn’t available and we were on bed block - we really needed those beds.

“I went and spoke with the director of medical services at Yarrawonga - she had her iPad or her laptop and was there at the bedside of the patient - the patients found it so revolutionary.

“What would be great is if we could extend it to all of the regions so whether it’s Mansfield or Beechworth or Bright, you know that patients can still get that physician expertise at a hospital closer to home.

“The one thing from all the research I’ve read about is it helps with bed stay and length of stay but it also improves patient satisfaction - they feel happier when they’re at hospital near home and their families can come and visit.

“I (also) run an outpatient clinic once a week on a Thursday afternoon and people are so grateful - I just talk about their sugars and probably told them off for having bad sugar, but they’re still so grateful.

“You just feel that pride - I would love more of my colleagues to come to the region because this is where the people will value it.”

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AWESOME FOURSOME: Tom Solimo, Jack Boulton, Vincent Chisholm and Jarrod Bell won the U20 boys 4x100 relay at the Hume Region Athletics Carnival last week.

Athletics action Wangaratta High School A TEAM of 16 athletes took part in the Hume Region Athletics Carnival in Albury last week, achieving outstanding results.

Jack Boulton collected first place in the 200m and 400m events.

The final event of the day was the U20 boys 4x100m relay, which was won by year 12s Tom Solimo, Jack Boulton, Vincent Chisholm and Jarrod Bell.

The four boys will now compete in the upcoming Victorian Track and Field State Championships next Monday.

A special mention to year nine all-rounder Tom Ford, who won three medals, including silver in discus and bronze in long jump, and a bronze as part of the U15 boys 4x100m relay.

Congratulations to all athletes who participated on the day.

GOOD CAUSE: Eli Cassidy, Tristian Peruzzo, Harry Chandler, Eva Parkinson, Simone Maples, Roxy Smithwick, Frederick Huhn and Max Patterson were among those showing their support for Nargoon.

Save the Koala

During National Wildlife Week, the first week of October - with the help of FIRE carriers at the school - the students adopted the Nargoon (koala) as their school’s special totem animal.

Students learnt about the importance

of the Nargoon to the Pangerang people of the Yorta Yorta Nation.

They participated in activities across the school including a foundation to year six persuasive writing piece entitled ‘We Should Look After Koalas’.

Science week Wangaratta Primary School A WIDE variety of sciencethemed activities were enjoyed by students to celebrate Science Week.

Spending the day in their house teams, collaborations were undertaken by students from foundation through to year six.

Together they built rafts, created stained glass windows and made carriages to travel along a zipline.

Cook and shop

TEAMWORK: Students Will Wahlert, Caleb Gillies, Riley Wheeler and Harry Hoffman prepare for take-off using a zipline.

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What is an egg tooth? Is it: a) a tooth or horn that many animals use to hatch from eggs, b) a specialised bone that helps some snakes to swallow eggs whole, or c) a term for when an adult tooth starts emerging before the baby tooth falls out?

Oxley Primary School STUDENTS reaped the rewards of their inquiry unit, Come Shop and Cook with me.

Lucy Galloway, Scout Whitehead, Miranda Perkins and Lonnie Johnson made rumballs and sold them as a class fundraiser.

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What body system do neuroscientists study?

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Moh’s scale measures the hardness of rocks and other substances. 5. True. Australia’s silver coloured coins are made of a mixture of copper and nickel.

YEAR six sustainability leaders Eva Parkinson, Roxy Smithwick and Frederick Huhn organised a gold coin casual clothing day with all proceeds sent to the Save the Koala Foundation.

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DELICIOUS: Students Lucy Galloway, Scout Whitehead, Miranda Perkins and Lonnie Johnson were pleased to sell their rumballs as a way of raising money.

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Hazel Heir (99), Angie McCormack (council) and Marie Wallis (79).

Loris James (95), Winifred McDonald (99) and Ellie Black (95).

Heather Goeby (98) and Narelle Gottshling.

Centennial high tea a grand affair

SENIORS 95 years and over across the Rural City of Wangaratta attended a commemorative high tea in their honour held by council last Wednesday, acknowledging their wonderful contribution to the local community.

Merl Hoysten (98), Leonie Painter (council) and June Larkin (96).

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

Cr Irene Grant, Deputy Mayor Harry Bussell and Mayor Dean Rees.

Wilma Lawn (95) and Ralph Nalver (95).

Betty Kent (95), Mayor Dean Rees and Mary Sharp (97).

Whorouly fair a hit with kids

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE THE Whorouly Family Fair was a huge success last weekend with kids already asking about next year’s event.

Inner Wheel Club member Sherren Tilson thanked Wangaratta Chronicle for sponsoring the event.

“The kids had so much old fashioned fun, it was a great day,” she said.

“It was suggested by the kids that we have another event next year so it was definitely a hit.”  Mitchel Tilson and Nora Petherbridge

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Seniors Week curator talk JOIN curator Ashlee Laing to wander around the current exhibition by artist Cameron Robbins: Heliocentric at the Wangaratta Art Gallery tomorrow from 11.30am.

Heliocentric explores the dynamics of natural energies such as solar, hydro and wind with sculptural drawing instruments and their outputs in drawing and long exposure photography.

This is a free event with refreshments provided, with RSVP required by calling 5722 0865.

Denis Walter performs matinee show BROADCASTER and television host, Denis Walter will present a special concert featuring songs from his new album Yesterday Once More at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre this Friday.

Hear great Australian tracks including Easybeats ‘Friday On My Mind’ and ‘She’s So Fine’, John Paul Young’s classic, ‘Yesterday’s Hero’ and Jon English hits ‘Six Ribbons’ and ‘Hollywood Seven’.

Enjoy Denis Walter’s unmistakable voice singing classic songs of the 60s and 70s during the show which starts at 10.30am and tickets are available at www.wpacc.com.au.

yourstars ARIES

(March 21 to April 19) Your ideas earn the respect of your colleagues. But, you’ll have to present some hard facts and figures if you hope to persuade those who make the big decisions to support you.

TAURUS

(April 20 to May 20) Keep those bright Bull’s eyes focused on the project at hand. Avoid distractions. There’ll be lots of time for fun and games later. Expect to get welcome news this weekend.

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(May 21 to June 20) You soon might have to decide about moving a relationship from its current status to another level. Don’t let anyone influence your decision. It must be yours and yours alone.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You finally

can get off that emotional roller coaster and get back to focusing on your goals without interruptions through the rest of the week. A nice change is due by the weekend.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Trying to make

an impression on some people runs into a bit of a snag at first, but it all works out. An old and almost forgotten personal matter once again needs attention.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A

rise in your energy level helps you finish an especially demanding task. Take some time now to spend with family and friends before starting a new project.

LIBRA

(September 23 to October 22) This is a good time to re-establish contact with trusted former associates who might be able to offer good advice regarding that career change you’ve been contemplating.

SCORPIO

(October 23 to November 21) Your resourcefulness combined with a calm, cool approach help you work your way out of a knotty situation, and avoid a potentially serious misunderstanding.

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(November 22 to December 21) A calm, quiet period allows you to recharge your energies. But, you’ll soon be ready to saddle up and gallop off in pursuit of your goals.

CAPRICORN

(December 22 to January 19) Family matters need your attention.

Check things out carefully. There still might be unresolved tensions that could hinder your efforts to repair damaged relationships.

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(January 20 to February 18) It’s a good time to take a stand and show as much passion on your own behalf as you do when arguing for the rights of others. You might be happily surprised by the reaction.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You

bring sense and sensitivity to a confusing situation. Things soon settle down, leaving you free to enjoy a weekend of fun and relaxation with friends and family.

GARDEN WONDER: Carevan Wangaratta’s Jennefer Houghton and property owner Les Bolitho invite the community to discover the beauty of Sable Park this weekend, and support a vital local charity.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Open garden fundraiser returns to Sable Park A BEAUTIFUL local garden will open to the public this weekend for the first time in two years; all to raise money for Carevan Wangaratta.

Sable Park is the garden of Les and Rosemary Bolitho; the couple generously showing their support for the organisation by inviting people to come and enjoy wandering around their nearly five acre property, where visitors can see over 700 roses as well as beautiful iris in bloom.

Sable Park was originally farming land; the Bolitho’s establishing a family home garden there in 2004.

The long, stone house is built from granite sourced from Glenrowan and Everton and the

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garden is designed to perfectly complement it.

Created with their own ideas, they say it has evolved in that time, now featuring expansive lawns with meandering paths and water features including an entrance waterfall and cascade pond and a reflection pond with fish located beside the house.

A dam previously used for reticulation is now the Willow’s Pond, with an aeration fountain drawing the eye to the horizon and Warby Range beyond.

Boorhaman wildflower walk

Author to visit the library

JOIN Landcare for a free walk on Friday and learn about one of the region’s most significant native grasslands, leaving from 46 Boorhaman Road at 5pm.

The Wildflower Walk will be led by Glen Johnson from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, and those taking part will need sturdy footwear, long pants, a hat and camera.

Light refreshments will be available at the Boorhaman Hotel post event, with more details available by contacting Kerrie Warburton at landcare. kerrie@gmail.com or call 0418 427 730.

AUTHOR Sally Warriner will discuss her recently published memoir “Not just the Wife of a General Manager” during a visit to the Wangaratta Library on Friday at 6.30pm.

After marrying a cattle station manager, Warriner lived and worked with him for nearly 25 years - her roles including being a mother, travel agent, social secretary, host and an organiser, in a truly Australian tale which pays homage to the many unsung women like her.

Bookings are essential and can be made by contacting the library on 03 5721 2366 or library@ wangaratta.vic.gov.au.

While they say minimal professional assistance was involved in the garden’s design, the couple credit friends and acquaintances for good advice and donations of plants, along with a team of gardeners who have helped for shape and maintain it in recent years.

Carevan Wangaratta’s Jennefer Houghton thanked the couple for their support, saying the event not only shares what is a fantastic garden with the Wangaratta community, but also shines a light on the work of Carevan Wangaratta, who provide free healthy meals to people in need from their van in Apex Park on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

“We’re a non-government organisation which is solely funded by the community and run by volunteers who generously give up their time three nights a week to help people in this city,” she said.

“We don’t just help those who are homeless, but all those in need, including some who just want a chat and a bit of company.”

The open garden at Sable Park will be held this Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 4pm at 185 Lindner Road, Wangaratta.

Devonshire teas will be available on site (EFTPOS available) and entry is $5 per person with all money raised going to Carevan Wangaratta.

Live music Sunday at Da Vinci Club

Wangaratta Artists Society exhibition

HEAR all your favourite songs when The Hoffmans play at Wangaratta’s Da Vinci Social Club this Sunday, with doors open at 12.30pm and music from 1pm to 5pm.

The duo play country, rock and roll and classic covers from the 50s to the 90s, with some comedy thrown in, and tickets are $25 (members $20) including supper (with drinks and snacks at bar prices) available now by calling 0409 307 606 or email dvsc.wang@gmail.com.

THE Wangaratta Artists Society will hold its 51st annual art exhibition at their studio in Bachelors Green next week.

The exhibition includes the work of members and showcases a range of media, styles and subject matter, with something for everyone to enjoy.

The opening will be held on Wednesday, October 19 from 6.30pm to 9.30pm, with the exhibition then open daily from 10am until 4pm until November 2, with entry free.

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KING VALLEY NEWS

Covering Moyhu, Edi, Myrrhee, Whitfield, Cheshunt and Whitlands areas KING VALLEY IN BRIEF

Comedy night in Edi Upper KING Valley Arts Presents is bringing Damian Callinan’s “Mayor for a Day” to the Edi Upper Hall on Friday night.

The award-winning comedian, actor and writer will slip on the mayoral robes for the day and run his eyes over the town, using a microphone and projector to report his findings as part of a very unofficial council meeting.

Enjoy a laugh with the local community, with tickets $30 including a supper provided by the Edi Upper hall committee - doors and bar opening at 6.30pm for a 7pm start - with tickets at www.trybooking.com/ CCIMX.

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ANTIQUE ORGAN AUCTION: King Valley Community Memorial Hall secretary Angela Hambling hopes to see the beautiful Estey reed organ find a new home, with bids welcome until November 26.

PHOTO: Anita McPherson

Organ auction to celebrate hall’s reopening for spring AN antique organ will be up for grabs to one lucky bidder, as part of a fundraising auction being held by the King Valley Community Memorial Hall in Whitfield.

An Estey reed organ, believed to date from around 1905, was generously donated to the communityowned hall by a Cheshunt resident, with the committee deciding it will accept closed bids for the instrument in the hope of raising muchneeded funds towards ongoing maintenance of the hall.

Celebrating its third year as a trash and treasure outlet, hall secretary Angela Hambling said it has managed to become financially independent - thanks to community support - but maintaining the old building is a long-term commitment.

“If we are able to raise more money to put towards upkeep, it will mean we can address maintenance issues as soon as they arise and help preserve the community-built hall,” she said.

“At the same time if would be good to find a suitable home for this beautiful, historic organ.”

While the Estey Organ Company’s origins go all the way back to 1846 in Brattleboro, Vermont, USA, when the Jones brothers began hand-crafting melodeons, Jacob Estey took over sole ownership of the company in 1863 and cottage organs began being produced shortly after.

From the late 1800s through the 1950s, the name Estey was known worldwide for the manufacturing of its reed, pipe, and electronic organs, many accompanying Chris-

If we are able to raise more money to put towards upkeep, it will mean we can address maintenance issues as soon as they arise and help preserve the community-built hall.

HALL SECRETARY, ANGELA HAMBLING

HERITAGE PIECE: The Estey reed organ is believed to date from around 1905, is ornately carved and in working condition. tian missionaries across the world.

The company hand-crafted over 3000 pipe organs and over half a million reed organs before finally closing its doors in 1960, and each one was individually numbered.

This model still has its original paper tag and serial number, with a date indicating it was made in 1905 or 1906, and not only is it in remarkably good condition, it’s also in working order.

The hall committee is inviting people to come along to the hall

on Saturdays from 10am until 3pm to see the organ and place a sealed bid, they can email their bid to angelahamblin91@gmail.com (or phone 5729 8487) of they can do it via post, with bids closing at the end of the day on November 26 with the successful applicant to be advised.

A form will be available for collection at the hall which can be completed and submitted, or it can be emailed to interested parties.

Now that roadworks allow, the hall will be open every Saturday

from now on (except November 12) and Sundays on long weekends, including Melbourne Cup Weekend.

The annual Remembrance Day service will be held at the hall on Friday, November 11 at 10.45am.

There are all kinds of goods to browse at the Saturday trash and treasure including homewares, bric-a-brac, toys, clothes, DVDs and free books.

For more information contact Angie on 5729 8487 or come to the hall in the main street of Whitfield (cash donations also welcome) on Saturday from 10am until 3pm.

The postal address for bids is King Valley Community Memorial Hall, C/- Post Office, Whitfield, VIC 3733.

THE Moyhu Lions Country Market and garden expo will be held on Saturday at the Moyhu Lions Park from 8am until 12pm, with new stalls and a display from the Warby Range Engine Club.

Shop for spring fruit and vegetables and homemade products, seedlings, plants, crafts and jewellery, cakes, jams and sauces plus there will be a flower display competition with a chance to win a prize.

There will also be wheelbarrow raffle, with everyone’s favourite egg and bacon rolls available for breakfast plus freshly brewed coffee.

Moyhu monthly popup shop The King Valley Learning Exchange will be holding a pop-up shop on Saturday morning from 9am to 1pm.

The Men’s Shed repair shop will be doing test and tag, there will be plants for sale courtesy of the Yooralla volunteer garden gurus, plus a great selection of items to browse in the op shop.

It will run every month at the King Valley Learning Exchange, coinciding with the Moyhu market.

Moyhu community meal THE next Moyhu community meal will be held at the Moyhu Soldiers Memorial Hall on Thursday, October 20 from 12pm.

RSVP is required one week prior by contacting Neil on neil.jarrott@ bigpond.com or call 5727 9464.

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Happy 12th Birthday!

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DEATH NOTICES

30/9/1949 - 8/10/2022 The family of Tony Kent is saddened to announce his unexpected passing.

Aged 73 years.

Dearly loved and loving husband of Helen for 51 years.

Brother of Andy.

Devoted father and father-in-law of Damien and Mel, Paul and Karly, Allan and Michelle, adored poppy of Isabella, Bianca, Ella, Lucy, Ollie, Tyler, Bailey, Izzy.

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LEFOE, Terrence Robert (Terry).

Passed away peacefully at Illoura Nursing Home, Wangaratta on October 6, 2022.

Aged 82 years.

Husband of Val. Loved father of Julie, Michael (dec), Steven and Joanne, Father-in-law of Rodney and Darren, Poppy of Cooper, Shaylee, Tyler, Sharlene and Michael, Phillip and Jenna, Mathew and Jenny.

Great Granddad of Ryan, Louise, Luke, Ryan and Riley.

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WANGARATTA Senior Citizens Club will host bingo at its clubrooms in Tara Court, off Ford Street, today from 1.30pm.

Carpet bowls will run on Thursday and Monday from 12 noon, with cards (euchre) on Friday from 1.30pm, and cards (500) and hoy on Tuesday, also from 1.30pm – all in the clubrooms or in the adjoining St Patrick‘s supper room.

Next Wednesday, the club will host lunch at the Wangaratta Club from 12 noon.

NORTH East Victoria Prostate Cancer Support Group will hold its next meeting today from 7pm at the Northo in Spearing Street.

Members are welcome to come along earlier at 6pm for dinner prior to the meeting. Partners most welcome.

For more information, phone Dave on 0401 909 410 or Sally 5722 5355.

ELDORADO Senior Citizens Club will hold its next community meal on Thursday, October 13 from 12 noon at the Eldorado Community Hall. All welcome.

SPRINGHURST Old Time Dance will be held at Springhurst Hall on Saturday, October 15 from 7.30pm to 11pm.

Music will be provided by Rustic Ramblers, entry is $10 per person, please bring a plate of supper to share. For more information, phone 5726 5241.

WANGARATTA Croquet Club, located in Ryan Avenue, is holding a Come and Try Day in conjunction with the Victorian Seniors Festival on Wednesday, October 19.

Arrive any time from 10am. The day is free, with all equipment and tuition provided. Please wear flat shoes with no heels. Phone 0429 166 016 for more information.

BOORHAMAN CWA will host an open garden event on Sunday, October 23 at 1610 Boorhaman Road, Boorhaman from 10am to 3pm.

Entry is $10, morning and afternoon tea included. There will be a trading table with plants, books, preserves and a raffle with numerous prizes.

CANCER Council Victoria‘s Wangaratta volunteer group will host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast on Monday, October 24 from 7.30am to 9.30am at the Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway in Ryley Street.

Guest speaker is Caz Sammon, Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring coordinator for Wangaratta, and a community partner with the Grit and Resilience Program consortium.

Tickets are $30, and can be obtained by contacting Barb Thomas on 0419 889 804.

THE Australian Plant Society (Wangaratta) will hold its next meeting on Thursday, October 27

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SOCIAL CALENDAR from 7pm at the Masonic Hall on the corner of Esmond and Appin Streets.

Guest speaker will be Chris Clarke, immediate past president of APS Victoria, on the topic of alpine plants. Visitors always welcome.

WANGARATTA Woodworkers Inc meet at the Wangaratta Showgrounds each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9am to 12 noon (closing earlier if no–one is present).

The rooms are open on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 7pm to 8.30pm, and Sundays from 10am to 1pm. All welcome.

For more information, contact Bevan on 0437 196 118 or Les on 0412 250 674.

WANGARATTA Sing Australia Group meets each Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9pm at Purbrick Hall, next to Holy Trinity Cathedral.

All welcome – for further information, call Keith Fleet on 0491 114 480, Cheryl Hoysted on 0419 005 062 or Marlene O‘Keefe on 0417 454 126.

GLENROWAN Indoor Carpet Bowls is held at Glenrowan Recreation Reserve Hall each Wednesday – arrive 12.45pm for 1pm start.

The competition runs until 3.30pm–4pm, and is followed by afternoon tea. For details, phone Frank on 0409 662 462.

ELDORADO Carpet Bowls is held every Thursday from 12.45pm at the Eldorado Community Hall.

KEENAGERS Table Tennis plays on Mondays and Thursdays from 8am to 10am at the table tennis centre at the Wangaratta Showgrounds.

Morning tea provided – please bring your own cup. For more information, contact Trevor Wolfel on 0476 891 596.

GROW, a peer support group for mental wellbeing, meets at Benalla‘s Waminda Community House, 19 Ballintine Street, on Mondays from 10.30am.

All welcome, no cost, phone 0448 052 769 for more information.

9.30pm at the Log Cabin, corner Faithfull and Chisholm Streets, Wangaratta.

New members are welcome to join this enthusiastic and welcoming group of singers.

LIFEBALL is played every Tuesday from 1pm on the basketball court at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre.

Lifeball is a non–contact game of netball, designed by a doctor and physio for the safety of mature players, with no running, walking backwards or throwing high balls, but enjoying fun and friendship.

For more information, phone 0418 574 404.

WANGARATTA AL–Anon Family Group meets on Tuesdays from 1.30pm to 3pm at the backstage meeting room at St Patrick‘s Hall in Ford Street.

All welcome. If your life has been affected by someone else‘s drinking, this group may be for you.

Contact David on 0403 552 950 or Bev on 0449 516 828.

WANGARATTA Symphony Orchestra rehearses each Tuesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Wangaratta Baptist Church, 1 Sisely Avenue.

New string and wind players are welcome to come along to rehearsals to try out.

For more information, email wangsymphonyorchestra@gmail. com or call Chloe on 0413 775 027.

WANGARATTA Toastmasters conducts its meetings on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 6.45pm in the community room at the Wangaratta Library in Docker Street.

For more information, contact Leah Walker at leahwalka@gmail. com BLOKES Time Out conducts regular gatherings and activities on the third Saturday of the month.

For more information, visit gritandresilience@wangaratta. vic.gov.au CYCLING Without Age Wangaratta offers free tri–shaw rides to the elderly, and to people of any age with disabilities or reduced mobility.

The group provides regular rides around Wangaratta to people living at home, or living in care.

For more information, phone 0418 387 089 or email cwawangaratta@gmail.com

WANGARATTA Concert Band rehearses on Mondays from 6.45pm to 9pm at the Avian Park Raceway Band Room in Newman Street.

New players welcome, contact Helen on 0401 021 448.

TOPS weight supporting group meets at The Centre each Monday from 5pm to 6pm, offering encouragement and great company to support locals in managing their weight.

For more information, phone 0458 374 261.

OSTINATO Wangaratta and District Community Choir meets each Tuesday from 7pm to

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Wangaratta A3 bowlers start season with a bang WANGARATTA A3 bowlers started their season with a strong victory over Moira on Saturday at home.

A3: Howlong have joined the O&M this season, transferring from the Albury and District zone, meaning extra rounds have been allocated to the nine team A3 competition.

The remaining O&M divisions will commence next week.

Wangaratta kicked off the A3 season with a great win at home against perennial finalists Moira on Saturday.

The home side handled the slow greens to perfection as they jumped out to an early lead, and they continued to widen the gap right up to the end of the game.

Peter Selwood, Tom Morrow, Terry Corrigan, and Tyson Chivers were unstoppable as they posted a big 23 shot win (36-13), while Gary Chambers, Gerald Brown, Richie Allan, and Bobby McCalman led 10 shots to

zero after eight ends and survived a good comeback from Craig Nichols to survive by four (15-11).

Gary Fenlon, Brian Challman, Gayle King, and Mick Mackow led by as many as seven shots before dropping to four behind with only two ends to play but a one and then a four saw them sneak home by one (21-20).

Brian Godfrey, Leon Quartermain, Barb McDonald, and Ric Chivers survived a big comeback from former O&M representative player Ron Arendt’s rink to come away with a point after drawing their game (18-18).

Final scores: Wang 17 pts 90 shots def Moira one pt 62 Shots.

Next week Wangaratta A1 are away to Benalla, A3 are away to Beechworth, B1 have a bye and B3 are away to Myrtleford.

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Jolliffe wins Bob Rose Medal THE Wangaratta Chronicle published a story in Monday’s paper about Wangaratta Rovers’ Raven Jolliffe taking out the club’s best and fairest award - the Bob Rose Medal.

In the story the award was named the Bob Simpson Medal.

The medal is named after Collingwood’s Bob Rose who played and coached at the Hawks.

TALKING TACTICS: Bobby McCalman (left) and Gerald Brown discuss their next move.

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CLOSING IN: Zak Best (pictured) after becoming the youngest pole-sitter in Supercars history earlier this year, closed the gap to Super2 leader Declan Fraser during a weekend of wet racing at Mount Panorama.

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Best is yet to come

By RYAN MALCOLM

STARS: Chloe Butterworth and Tom Brown were awarded the best club people.

A GRADE PREMIERS: (L-R) Kim Brown, Andrew Lindner and Nathan Vincent.

STOKED: Aaron Plum was part of the B grade winter premiership team.

DYNAMIC DUO: Ron Divinagracia and Ted Tatulaschwili.

Table tennis wraps winter competition up FOR the first time in two years the Wangaratta Table Tennis Association (WTTA) finally completed a full winter competition.

The successful competition and the annual Club Championships for the year were celebrated during a social gathering recently held at the showground venue.

Trophies and awards were presented to successful and talented players of A, B and C grades being the highlight of the evening.

Winter Competition grand final results: A Grade Premiers: Nathan Vincent Contracting (A Lindner, N Vincent, K Brown) def NE Ag and Industrial (J Wright, I Groom, A Lindner) with the final score being six rubbers to two.

The final was the culmination of a very spirited and close competition through-

out the season with some very long ‘Comensoli’ like matches, incredible shot making and the usual A grader angst about nets and edges of course.

A grade consistency winner: J Wright.

B grade Premiers: Morris Bros (P Mulrooney, B Goodwin, A Plum) def Somerset Comms (R Divinagracia, D Larkings, M Bellingham/J Loughlan).

This was a tightly contested match with B Goodwin clinching it with a win in the deciding match making the final score six rubbers to five.

The B graders enjoyed a fierce but friendly competition throughout the season and are known to be a social lot after the game.

B grade consistency winners: R Divinagracia and P Mulrooney.

C grade premiers: West End Lotto (A Fernando, J Friend, J Hughes) def Somerset Comms (J Lindner, M Curran/S Algar, J Young).

It was a long night for C grade and all players brought it on the night and the intense play continued well after the other grades were completed.

Final score being six rubbers to four.

C Grade consistency winner: P Densten.

The annual Club Championships were held during the winter competition for all grades which includes singles and doubles.

Andrew Lindner continued with his strong and consistent form in the A grade club championships to win the Tony Constantino perpetual shield.

Andrew stated in a rare speech that he was rapt after

making his way through the rounds to come up against much respected rival, and 11-time champion M Comensoli in the final and was happy to get the win.

Club Championship Results: A Grade Singles winner: A Lindner, R/Up: M Comensoli.

A Grade Doubles winners: M Comensoli and M Angehrn, R/Up: M Brown and A Robertson.

A Grade Consolation singles winner: M Brown, R/Up: M Angehrn.

B Grade Singles winner: R Divinagracia, R/Up: D Larkings.

B Grade Doubles winners: R Divinagracia and T Tatulaschwili, R/Up: Klaus Kazenwadel and Greg Barrow.

B Grade Consolation singles winner: P Mulrooney, R/ Up: T Tatulaschwili.

C Grade Singles winner: P Densten, R/Up: P Fitzgerald.

C Grade Doubles winner: A Fernando and C Hobbs, R/ Up: P Fitzgerald and J Young.

C Grade Consolation winner: J Hughes, R/Up: J Young.

This year the Best Club Person award was presented jointly to T Brown and C Butterworth for their contribution to the club after joining the committee this year.

The tea drinkers have enjoyed the new cafe station.

Congratulations to all players for their achievements in what has been a most successful and enjoyable competition.

A shorter spring competition will commence with a muster night on Wednesday, October 12 and 19 with play commencing on the 26th October 2022 from 7pm.

Welcoming all new players.

BENALLA’S Zak Best has closed the gap to leader Declan Fraser in the Dunlop Super 2 series, after walking away the round winner of a chaotic weekend of wet racing at Mount Panorama.

The 21-year-old now trails by only 75 points ahead of the season’s final round, set to take place at the Adelaide 500 from December 1-4.

However, despite a positive start to the weekend, Best’s second opportunity to co-drive in the Bathurst 1000 ended in disappointing fashion, when he was forced off the Mountain Straight on the race’s first lap, crashing into a wall and becoming bogged.

Read all about the Best family’s exploits, including sister Ellex’s success in the SuperUtes class and Zak becoming the youngest ever pole-sitter in Supercars history, by puchasing a copy of North East Living, available at participating newsagencies.

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CROSS COURT: Maggie Snowden hits a forehand.

FINE TOUCH: Doug Smith shows off his soft touch in Saturday’s aggregate at the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club.

PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie DIVING EFFORT: Brian Scobie throws his racquet at the ball.

Sun’s out for first week of tennis

By PHIL PECK

DAY one of the summer season of tennis greeted the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club (WLTC) with the clouds separating allowing the sun to shine highlighting how lucky the town is to have the Merriwa Park complex for all to share.

From the duck ponds to the tall red gums then as you look south through the park you come to the picturesque tennis clubhouse with it’s 20 lawn courts.

And as they say in the classics, “ahh the serenity”.

The juniors started the day off at 8:30am with all eager to get out onto the courts for that first hit.

Numbers were a bit low which was put down to the fact that the show was in town for the first time in three years due to the pandemic.

Club coach Doug Smith, said he was very happy with the number of children who turned up for the Hot Shots coaching with 30 participants taking to the newly formed hot shot courts.

The senior aggregate took to the courts at 1:30pm with 43 players enjoying the days event.

Section one saw the return of Brendan Liddell and with him the top spin forehand and crowding of the net used to perfection as he won the day with 23 games followed by in second place, Phil Peck with 22 games.

It was tight for remaining places with Frazer Judd and John Brunner finishing with 14 games from Sam Allen in fifth place.

Joe Allen stepped up and took a great win with authority in section two as his left-handed swinging serve was untouchable.

Joe took home an early glass with his score of 24/10.

Coming in second (20/14) was his father Matt Allen who lost the wager with Joe for clean-up duties in the kitchen that night.

Kevin Callahan was next in line with 14 games which then left Doug Smith and Barry Sullivan fighting it out for fourth position with Doug getting the nod on games against 12/19 to Barry 12/22.

Section three saw another left hander get up on the day with Ash Weston running everything down to win with 24 games.

Ash left nothing to chance with at

one stage the cruelest of blows were to Mario Pane’s midriff as a fullblooded volley careered into him.

Mario shrugged it off as if a fly had hit him to finish in second position with 21/16.

Mark Brown came in third with 19 games from Maggie Snowdon on 16 followed by Brian Scobie on 14 games.

Glasses were being handed out like show bags at the show and this time it was Frank Harris who took one home for his efforts to end the day with 24 games.

Coming in second and having his first hit in the aggregate competition was Ronnie Habel with 21 games.

Mike Lairson was next in line with 17 games from Mike Falkenberg with a distinct look of French impressionism about him on 13/21 followed by Maree Sullivan on games against with 13/23.

Mark Wettern climbs the ladder by five places after his win in section five.

This is Mike’s first outing at the lawn and from all reports enjoyed his first hit-out as he should with a score of 21/9.

In second and driving the left

handed volley to perfection was Phil Dryden with 19/14 followed by Andrew Cope on 17 games.

Alan Busk finished the day with 14 games from Pat Flynn on a score that was kept very quiet under the old oak tree at day’s end.

Never fear Pat will be back next week to put it all straight on the scoreboard.

Jamie Almond left the complex a very happy person as he took section six with 24 games.

Jamie has secretly been practising on the lawn courts of his hometown in Corowa and from what the players spoke of after the match that it is certainly paying dividends.

Mark Gorman was next in line with 20 games followed by the docile tones of one Russell Canning whom finished the day with 19 games and a sore throat from all the “Come Ons” and “Yeeessssss” after a winning shot.

Jacob Reidy and Julian Taylor fighting it out for fourth spot with Jacob just edging ahead.

Section seven saw Des Steele pull off a good win with another 24 games.

Des was able to control the

points with his stealth like movement around the court with some not even knowing he was there at times.

Amy Lairson was next with 17 games followed by Terry Flynn and Beth Cope.

Noel Boyd had the mop and bucket out and went for the cleaners as he won section eight with 23 games.

His training by Mr Miyagi on the wax on wax off principles certainly paid dividends as he wiped off Geoff Davidson (21/19), Tony Clarebrough (19/21) and Peter Ablazej (16/24).

Section nine saw Tim Dickenson on fire as he won the section with 24/11.

Coming in equal second was Mick Keogh and Cate Geard both with 16/19 followed by Sue Piper.

Entries to the Saturday aggregate play are needed to be in prior to 12:30pm and can be done a number of ways either through the club website www.wanglawntennis.com.au via phone (03) 5721 2438, or simply by placing your name on the aggregate sheet in the clubhouse.

Local swimmers make a splash in Darwin THE hot and balmy weather in Darwin posed no obstacle to success for the Wangaratta Amateur Swim Club team who achieved great success in the pool at the Australian Country Long Course Swimming Championships on October 1-4.

Olivia Miller came away with a swag of medals, winning one gold, four silver and one bronze medal during the four day meet, and Nina Fortaliza achieved a bronze medal in the 50m breast stroke.

The 13 qualifying Wangaratta Amateur swimmers competed in 135 events, achieved 119 personal best times, and raced in 49 finals swims with top 10 rankings at the national championship meet.

All swimmers had lots of fun - making friends with swimmers from all over Australia, participating in local Darwin activities, and celebrating together as a team.

GOLDEN MEET: Nina Fortaliza (left) and Olivia Miller won medals at the Australian Country Long Course Swimming Championships.

LOCAL STARS: (Front L-R) Jasmin Thwaites, Harry Chandler, Maddison Craven, Olivia Miller, Sofia Gallo, Nina Fortaliza, (back L-R) Robyn Brown (coach), Ingrid Brettig, Declan O’Sullivan, Cody Ward, Jemima Pizzini, Alice Colson, Sadie Skewes, Harry Allen, Debbie Hogg (head coach).

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Colts eager for season start

By NATHAN DE VRIES THE weather may be hampering progress in the nets, but City Colts’ A grade cricketers are doing whatever they need to in order to be ready for the start of the WDCA season.

The Colts will go into season 2022/23 with a largely unchanged squad which saw them finish just shy of finals last season.

A peppering of experienced heads will complement their up-and-coming talent, as well as a new face at the Barr Reserve.

“We have picked up a young Indian fella named Baidhav Sharma,” Colts’ A grade skipper Mitch Giggins said.

“He’s a bowler, he just came to us, rocked up out

of the blue, which was nice, and he sends them down alright.

“He should be exciting to get underway and hopefully he bowls well for us.

“We’ll have the same core group that we had last year as well - Cam Lovett will probably come into the side as a young fella coming through and we’d look for Josh Nanson and Jessie Smith and Tyler Nanson to throw a few more overs down for us this year, and young Archie Crispin as well will be able to bowl a few more overs.

“It’s a nice and young squad we’ve got.”

Consistent rainfall across the North East in recent weeks has limited the number of net session the Colts have had, but Giggins said

the side was making do with the weather, sneaking in a few hits whenever the side could.

“There are a couple of concerns about a few of the boys who played in the footy finals, not getting much cricket preparation in because they’re focussing on the footy more,” he said.

“There are not many seasons where we don’t get boys coming in underdone given the footy season goes for so long.

“We’ve only had a few hits in here and there whenever we can, but everyone seems pretty keen to get into it, which is good.”

With two day cricket set to return to the area, younger Colts players are apprehensive at spending large amounts of time in the field,

but Giggins said he was looking forward to the challenge.

“I don’t mind the two day cricket, but a few of the younger fellas are a bit sceptical of it,” he said.

“It’s a long day in the field, especially for the young kids who can only bowl six to eight overs in a spell then have to have a fair chunk of the time off.

“I’m excited for the challenge, batting long periods of time and being out in the field for long periods of time is always a challenge.

“Hopefully it comes back good and everyone enjoys it.”

City Colts’ A grade side will host the ever-powerful Yarrawonga Mulwala at the Bill O’Callaghan Oval in their opening round match on Saturday, October 15.

BEST OF BOTH: Colts’ skipper Mitch Giggins said his side would have the perfect mix of youth and experience coming into the 2022/23 WDCA season.

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Wangaratta rising star on the fast track

FUTURE STAR: Callum Bott at the Coles Little Athletics National Camp.

Wangaratta’s Steve Johnson to coach Yarrawonga

By WILLSON MACK WANGARATTA AFL product Steve Johnson has signed as Yarrawonga coach for the next two seasons.

Johnson, who was born and raised in Wangaratta, will return to the Ovens and Murray in a massive recruiting coup for the Pigeons who fell just short of taking out this year’s premiership.

The 39-year-old made his debut for Wangaratta as a 16-year-old before going on to carve out a fine AFL career that included 293 games for Geelong and GWS, three premierships with the cats, a Norm Smith Medal (2007) and three AllAustralian jackets.

After retiring, Johnson spent three years initially as an assistant coach at Sydney Swans under coach John Longmire.

The 2007 Norm Smith medallist crossed to the Giants this year as an assistant coach before departing last month and paving the way for him to join Yarrawonga.

Johnson replaces Mark Whiley at the helm.

WANGARATTA Little Athletics’ Callum Bott is set for a big season on the track after impressing at the Coles Little Athletics National Camp, held at the Gold Coast Performance Centre this week.

Callum, 14, was one of 29 Victorian athletes selected for the 4-day camp which provides an opportunity for the best under 15 athletes around the country to hone their skills under the tutelage of elite coaches and athletes past and present.

Athletes also participated in a range of personal development workshops including leadership, psychology and recovery.

Coles ambassadors Kelsey-Lee Barber (current javelin throw World Champion who spent her childhood on the Victorian/NSW border in Corryong) and Matthew Denny (Commonwealth Games discus gold medallist from the Queensland Darling Downs town of Allora) also made special appearances to share their tips and journeys from regional towns to the world stage.

Two-time World Champion and Olympic bronze medallist Barber said she was impressed with the talent on show at the camp.

“It’s great to see so many talented young athletes together for the first time

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in three years at the camp,” she said.

“Camps like these provide a great opportunity for aspiring athletes to get the skills, knowledge and inspiration they need to get to the next level in Athletics and hopefully represent Australia one day.”

Callum, a 400m runner who has excelled in Little Athletics as well as the Athletics Victoria and School Sports Victoria pathways, said the camp has emboldened his ambitions in the sport.

“I really enjoyed talking to all the Ambassadors and learning about their journeys and pathways in athletics,” he said.

“The camp wasn’t just about drills; I also learnt a lot about technique and what it takes to get to the next level, especially how hard you have to work to be your best.

“My goal this summer is to make it to nationals again.

“The last two years I got silver and bronze so hopefully this year I can complete the collection.”

In addition to supporting the national camp, Coles has donated more than 3.7 million bananas and distributed $2 million in sports equipment grants to over 400 grassroots Little Athletics centres since 2017.

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DEFT TOUCH SAM Allen shows off his soft hands at the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club’s first weekend of the aggregate competition at Merriwa Park. Allen finished in fifth place of the section one competition.

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Rain rain go away The WDCA will Th ill b be p praying yi g th the p predicted di t d rainfall i f ll off 100 100mm across th three d days y d doesn’t ’t hit THE Wangaratta and District Cricket Association’s opening round hangs on a knife’s edge.

With rain pounding the North East over the past month, ground curators have found it hard to get pitches up and running for Saturday’s round one.

Barr Reserve, Benalla Gardens Oval and Stan Hargreaves Oval (Yarrawonga) are the only three grounds to have pitches prepared for

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the A and A reserve competitions.

The WDCA is set to meet tonight to discuss the fate of Saturday’s matches.

WDCA president Justin Kelly said the association would do everything possible to get round one underway.

“Our normal monthly meeting is scheduled for Wednesday night (tonight) and we’ll be discussing options around this weekend there,” Kelly said.

“There’s obviously a fair bit of rain forecast for Thursday and Friday so we’ll have a chat about the different scenarios that may occur.

“Three or four wickets in the area have only just been top dressed so they’ll be unavailable but if we are

to play we’ll look at venue swaps and work out what to do there.

“It’s a bit of an awkward one but it’s a day by day approach at the moment.”

Although 100mm of rain is forecast for today, Thursday and Friday, Saturday’s weather looks fine.

“We’re hoping B and C grades can make a start to their season being on synthetic wickets,” Kelly said.

“Saturday’s supposed to

be fine but it’ll come down to how wet outfields are but, hopefully, they’ll get underway.

“With the A grade we’re just going to have to wait and see; Myrtleford, Beechworth and the two main ovals in Wangaratta (Norm Minns Oval and WJ Findlay) aren’t ready.

“We’ll ring around to clubs see how the wickets are shaping up and discuss whether we might be able

to swap venues.”

Round one of the A grade competition has been scheduled as follows: City Colts v Yarrawonga Mulwala (HP Barr Reserve, Bill O’Callaghan Oval), Ovens Valley United v Rovers United Bruck (R.C. McNamara Reserve, Myrtleford), Benalla Bushrangers v Beechworth Wanderers (Benalla Gardens Oval), Delatite v Wangaratta Magpies (Lords Reserve, Mansfield).

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