Tatura Bulletin August Edition

TATURA AREA COMMUNITY

Bulletin Volume 36, No. 08 - August 2020

Published: 4th Tuesday of each month. NEXT ISSUE: Tuesday September 22, 2020

Copy Deadline for next issue: Wednesday 9 Sept, 2020

SACRED HEART SCHOOL Foundation students celebrated their 100th Day of Learning on Friday, August 7. Students dressed up as their 100-year-old self and participated in fun activities including the 100 count and dance song.

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Recipes

RECIPE APOLOGY Thank you to the person who advised us of the error I made in last month’s recipe, having left out one very important ingredient – 350g of self-raising flour. My apology to her and anyone else who tried to bake the cake and found the mixture too runny and therefore not cooking. Sorry.

- Janice Dreyer

Service Centre

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APRICOT RICE Here is a very simple dessert to make that just uses the microwave and can be served cold or warm.

Ingredients: 1 Egg 1/4 Cup Sugar Vanilla Essence to taste 2 Cups Milk 1 Cup Cooked Rice 425g Can Apricot Halves Method: Beat egg with sugar, cornflour and vanilla.

Heat milk on high for 3 minutes.

Gradually whisk in egg mixture.

Heat on medium/high for 2 minutes (or until smooth), stirring every 30 seconds.

Add rice and stir well.

Drain and chop apricots, then stir into rice.

- Janice Dreyer

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STAY HOME Stage 3 Stay at Home restrictions are now in place for regional Victoria.

There are only 4 reasons to leave home.

Shopping for food and supplies that you need

Care and caregiving

Exercise

Work and study if you can’t do it from home

And if you’re out you must wear a face covering

If you have symptoms, get tested then stay home.

For all current restrictions go to vic.gov.au/CORONAVIRUS

Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne

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MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE

by Lynne Hume

The Wetland with Boardwalk

DHURRINGILE PRIMARY SCHOOL When people find out that I’m a Principal of a primary school, the first question is usually, “Which school?”

The second question will depend upon where I am at the time. Away from this area, I get, “Where?” followed by a look as if I am going to ask the person to spell or pronounce Dhurringile correctly. Locally, I get, “I didn’t know that the school still existed,” or “Where?”

Dhurringile Primary School, like many small rural schools, is part of the backbone of the local community and has been for a long time.

I like to refer to the school as she, for like mothers, the school has nurtured, cared for and taught ‘her’ children throughout her life time.

The school opened in 1877 with 20 local students ranging in ages from 3 to 13 years.

Students came to school on foot or on ponies.

The old pony paddock was converted into a wooded wetland beside the school, back in the 1950’s after students’ mode of transport changed to coming to school on bikes or in cars. Trees planted back then are now majestic giants, imposing on the landscape. A small

amount of the original post and rail fence is still standing at the back of the wetlands, a reminder of forgotten times.

Over the past 100 years, the school buildings have been altered and added to. Some parts will still look familiar to past students such as the shelter shed and the brick wall. While the school house is still next door, it was sold off to private owners some time ago.

Newer improvements to the school include the multipurpose room with a kitchen for lunches and cooking or science lessons, a disabled toilet complete with all-access shower and clothes washing facilities, an outdoor undercover classroom, vegetable gardens, and a soon to be completed, dinosaur play garden.

Unfortunately, due to the current pandemic, tours of the school are not permitted, however I would love to conduct virtual live tours. If you would like to discuss what Dhurringile Primary School can offer for your child’s education or you would just like to see what the school looks like now, please contact Lisa on 03 5826 6222 or 0418 383 064 to set up a virtual tour.

- Lisa Wilson, Principal

He always did the beach run early every morn.

He liked to keep himself fit So Perc was out of bed at dawn.

He always went around the streets as fast as he could go so when he got to Beach Road he could go a little slow.

He loved to see the ocean.

A cruise was Percy`s dream.

But the closest he ever came to that Was a tinny in the stream.

Now stop dreaming Percy and get back on the job.

Keep up your fitness routine so you can make a bob.

Percy found a bottle with a message.

But before it could be read, a playful little gust of wind took it dancing overhead.

The message frolicked high above.

It was just out of his reach.

He chased it over gardens and he chased along the beach.

On capered the playful little gust, laughing and playing its prank.

Scampering high into the sky, then, teasingly, down it sank.

Another mischievous little breeze flicked it back the other way.

The message gently floated on.

What did that message say?

Percy quickly turned to follow.

But the swirling paper darted and very soon he found that he was back to where he started.

A swish. A swipe. He missed again.

Percy was now fraught.

Then just as suddenly as it started the wind left. The message caught.

With care he unfolded the paper to see what it might say.

“Please Mr Milkman, Can we have extra cream today?”

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Matters Tatura Matters - Tatura A MESSAGE TO OUR COMMUNITY

August 2020 August 2020

Dear Tatura community, A MESSAGE TO OUR COMMUNITY app. The COVIDSafe app is completely voluntary.

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With Stage 3 restrictions currently in place across guidance, visit at Tatura Hospital and Parkvilla, we can’t wait to see From allplease of us here ones as we safeguard our community COVID-19.

Nowand is also Victoria, phone calls and video calls canagainst be arranged via staff, are a www.health.gov.au. you all again soon. Stay safe. great opportunity get out acan pencontinue and paper andconnected write a letter, something encouraged so thattoeveryone to feel to their loved that we all don’t usually the time to do! COVID-19.

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Kind regards, restrictions have been stressful for families, but itahas great to see so many people making a conscious effort to abide by the regulations and GV Health’s Tatura Hospital and Parkvilla Aged Care Director of Nursing I would like to also encourage everyone to download the COVIDSafe Lisa Waite make the health and wellbeing of our residents a top priority.

The staff and residents at Tatura Hospital and Parkvilla Aged Care would like toTatura thankcommunity, each and every one of you for your continued support over the Dear past few months as we have navigated our way through these uncertain The staff and residents at Tatura Hospital and Parkvilla Aged Care would times. Although the pandemic has halted a lot of our regular annual like to thank each and every one of you for your continued support over the events, our staff have been busy looking for alternative ways to keep the past few months as we have navigated our way through these uncertain days exciting and fun for our residents. During lockdown, everyone has times. Although the pandemic has halted a lot of our regular annual been filling theirhave daysbeen withbusy regular gardening, afternoon craft activities events, our staff looking for alternative ways to keep the and lunches weatherDuring has been favourable. days exciting outside and fun when for ourthe residents. lockdown, everyone has

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Nicole Kelly and Kate Stanton

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TATURA BAKERY AND LUNCHES Nicole Kelly bought Tatura Bakery and Lunches one year ago and was planning to have a first birthday celebration on the 14th of this month. The Covid-19 pandemic has made that a non-event but it is worthwhile to take a look at this business anyway. Nicole has painted the whole premises to have it looking fresh and clean, has a different logo and new uniforms.

As most would be aware, they sell bread, cakes and hot food, that is all made fresh daily on the premises by her two full-time bakers.

I am told they also make the best coffee in town, do free deliveries and offer catering, also delivered free of charge. Most importantly, there is no minimum for these deliveries.

Were you aware that as well as seating inside the shop and a courtyard that holds around forty people, they also have a separate dining room inside that seats another twenty people? Naturally these are post pandemic

numbers but we will eventually be able to have such gatherings again.

Nicole, originally from Myrtleford, has been a local for well over twenty years now and is the woman who originally had ‘Mumma Nic's’ fish and chips shop on the opposite side of the road. Outside of her working hours, she spends what free time she has working to establish a good garden on their five-acre property outside of town.

It’s just as well that she loves gardening as their property has very poor soil and it has taken many truckloads of better quality soil, as well as mulch and newspapers before she could grow much there at all.

The shop is currently opened from 6 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, as well as 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturdays, so call in to say hello to the numerous friendly staff, who will be most happy to serve you.

- Janice Dreyer

This time around parents, teachers and students have a much better understanding of remote learning as we head into Stage 3 Restrictions. Students at Murchison Primary had already practised getting back into Google Classrooms and other online platforms to get ready for the move to online learning. Teachers had collected feedback from both parents and students after the first round of remote learning and used this to help prepare and change for this period.

Work packs are prepared by staff and collected by families on a Friday, there is a range of online and paper activities for students to do. Teachers have been doing a marvellous job recording book readings and mini-lessons for students to watch as well! We are straight back in to regular online class meetings too, students please keep an eye out for your invites!

While it has been great getting remote learning running (so well and quickly), we can’t wait for students to return. Please follow our Facebook page for up to date information.

Murchison Medical Clinic ran a community wide competition for Men’s Health Month, asking students to talk about a special male figure. The aim was to tell that person why we need them to take great care of their health and regularly visit their GP. Tex Leone was the winner, picked by the community. Well done Tex! - Elly French

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Samuel Working at Home

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CAN YOU PLEASE EXPLAIN THIS TO ME?

by Ma Merle

“Fred and I can hardly believe our luck, Merle,” Agnes said as she come rushing up to me in the supermarket. “They have included us in the local talent night next month so we both get to play our musical instruments in public. I’m also in the choir and I’ll be the main singer if Catherine is still out due to her gout playing up.”

“What are you saying Agnes? Are you really going to play in public?”

“Oh yes, can you believe it? We are a tad nervous but what a wonderful opportunity.”

“Not for the people listening,” I thought to myself. “Well, I really don’t know what to say Agnes.”

“Oh, thank you Merle,” gushed Agnes with a huge smile. “I know you will come because you’re such a supportive friend.”

“Yes, I suppose I am,” I replied, hoping she didn’t see the look of dread on my face as I imagined how it would sound.

The big night finally arrived and I reluctantly made my way to the hall, not expecting to see many people, but to my surprise there were quite a few waiting in line. I finally got to the front of the line and approached a lady sitting at a small table with the white lacy table cloth. She was clearly there to block any unlawful entry and had gone all out, dressed to the nines and clearly wearing her best earrings and lipstick.

“I will have one ticket please,” I said politely.

“That will be twenty-five dollars, thank you,” she replied airily.

“Twenty-five dollars!” I exclaimed a little too loudly. “I am not paying twenty-five dollars!”

The elegant lady looked momentarily taken aback. “Well, for those that cannot afford it, we are accepting ten dollars, but please don’t spread that around or we would run at a loss, with the cost of the hall and supper.”

I was very cross that Agnes had omitted to tell me there would be an outrageous charge to sit and suffer through this event. I hope she knows what a good friend I am.

“I certainly can’t afford it,” I replied huffily. “I’m only on a pension you know.”

She silently handed me my ticket. “Don’t lose this,” she called out as I huffed off. “You will need to present it for supper.”

I looked around for somewhere to sit and to my surprise Monica McMurtle rushed up and held out her hand for my ticket. “May I show you to your seat Ma’am?” she said with a smile.

“Oh, are you the usher tonight?” I said as I handed her the ticket “Oh, dear lord no, I am the Event Experience Manager,” she replied, all hoity-toity.

“A what? Surely that’s just a fancy name for an usher,” I smirked at her.

Monica smiled but squinted her eyes with a nasty look. “Follow me and try to keep up if you can.”

“What a cow,” I thought but quickly followed her in order to get my ticket back. I was not going to miss out on supper.

She pointed to a seat and said, “Sit there.” She shoved the ticket back at me and rushed off, full of self-importance.

After watching people shuffling in and squeezing into the small spaces they had been allocated, I saw Agnes waving like a mad woman at me from the stage. She looked as though she was going to burst with excitement and was saying something to me, but of course I could not hear her, so I just nodded and smiled.

Finally, the show began and the announcer told us that there would be seven performances followed by the choir. If my heart is going to give out any time soon, now would be good time so that I don’t have to sit through seven talent or talentless, acts.

After the first two horrendous acts, I was debating whether or not supper was really worth it, when the third act was introduced as a lady and her trained cat. “This will be good,” I thought. I had never seen a cat do anything it did not want to do in my entire life. The woman sang a little ditty and put up a hoop which the cat effortlessly jumped through. We all clapped and I thought maybe I was wrong.

Then she tapped a chair and asked the cat to hop up. However, the cat sauntered off in the other direction and the woman ran to get it, but as she did, she stood on its tail. The cat emitted a high-pitched squeal and scratched the woman, who then screamed, but continued to chase after her cat. The cat leapt off the stage and into the audience, causing people to hastily jump out of their chairs. Eventually, an elderly gentleman grabbed the cat by the scruff of the neck and helped the lady stuff it back into her cat cage. “Now this is more like it,” I thought as I chuckled along with the rest of the audience.

The next performers were Fred and Agnes and I was already feeling embarrassed for them. Agnes began playing the piano and Fred then joined in with his drums. Unfortunately, they had three false starts as Fred’s enthusiasm caused him to come in too soon each time.

“Sorry, sorry,” Agnes kept saying as she grew redder and redder in the face.

She finally glanced at Fred with a look that said, “Get it right this time or else!” I couldn’t see that they had improved very much but the audience kindly clapped at the end, so they were both happy.

I suffered stoically through all seven acts and was relieved when the final performance was announced. It was the local choir and out came Agnes, front and centre, so I presumed Catherine was still suffering with her gout.

As I rummaged through my handbag for my hanky, I heard a dreadful screech. I looked around hurriedly as I assumed that nasty little cat had escaped and wanted to make sure it was not coming my way. However, the screech continued and the music played on. Agnes was standing poised on the stage with her hands clasped in front of her singing her heart out. “Oh dear,” I thought. I looked around and people were just staring, apparently in shock like me.

After much howling and high-pitched notes, Agnes finished, to the great relief of all. People clapped gently and smiled, looking sideways at each other. Agnes bowed and left the stage looking totally satisfied with her performance. I jumped up and headed quickly to the supper room. “I need cake,” is all I could think. “Cake now!”

Why do people think they have talent when they clearly don’t? Why doesn’t someone tell them? Can someone please explain?

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TATFEST 2021 CANCELLED Following substantial discussion by the board of Tatura Lion Club, and subsequently confirmed by members of the Club, the very difficult decision has been reached that in the best interest of everyone involved in planning and staging, another successful TatFest could not be achieved under the present Covid-19 situation. The amount of detailed planning and communications that is required to make TatFest the success that it has been in the preceding years requires work to begin commencing July. Clearly with the levels of uncertainty that lie ahead, coupled with the obvious strains that have already been experienced by some of our fabulous sponsors and stall holders to date, it would be impossible to hold such an event, catering for around 1500 regional people.

One of the major drivers for the event, which by way of feedback from those who have attended in the past, is to create an atmosphere for the community to mix and mingle with local and regional folk within a family environment. Tatura Lions simply cannot see one possibility of achieving this by the planned date of Sunday, March 7 2021. Tatura Lions Club will obviously monitor the situation on an ongoing basis and look ahead to the real possibility of restarting TatFest 2022 on Sunday, March 5, 2022.

- Angelo Torresan

Olivia, Sophia and George Being Covid Safe

MEET THE NEW OWNERS OF TATURA HOT BREAD The new owners of Tatura Hot Bread are settling into the business well. George, Sophia and Olivia have now been there a number of weeks, are getting to know the locals and are putting their own stamp on the business.

Sophia, a qualified chef, and Olivia, a 3rd year apprentice baker, are introducing new lines.

They are now offering breakfast focaccias and egg and bacon rolls which are quickly warmed up in their new thermoblast oven so you get them nice and fresh. These are proving popular with tradies and other early risers. Sophia has also introduced new lines of salads and Belaroma, a brand of coffee popular in many cafes and restaurants. They have lots of plans

for the future including the installation of a Bain-marie and extending the counter space.

A local artist will be painting a mural on the arched wall, reflecting the local area and other redecoration is also on the horizon.

George and Sophia bring a wealth of business experience to their new venture. They have had a variety of businesses including a café, newsagency and motel, and at one stage had the very successful Wendy’s in Bendigo. With this experience and their enthusiastic attitude Tatura Hot Bread is in good hands. All items are freshly made. If you get a chance to try their orange and poppy seed loaf you certainly won’t be disappointed!

- Lois Orr

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AROUND TATURA

30 Years Ago…

Mike Reed is the new manager of Unifoods, in Tatura. Mike takes over the manager’s job from Jim Douglas, who was acting works manager for two years. Prior to moving to Tatura with his family, Mr Reed worked at Uncle Bens, a pet food business, in Bathurst, NSW or three years as shift manager. ***** The RSL Auxiliary of Tatura celebrated their 60th birthday with a special afternoon attended by the RSL Women’s Council, State President Mrs Dorothy Durkin and many visitors from other auxiliaries. Mrs Durkin, while addressing the gathering, made mention of the wonderful work carried on over the years by the auxiliary in the care of the sick and elderly members of the community. She expressed the need for younger members of the community to join the auxiliary and carry on the endeavours of the Foundation members. ***** The future of the Tatura Railway Station is being reviewed. Tatura is one of the smaller V/Line locations around Victoria. V/Line’s Northern Regional Manager Mr David Davies said a review was being made in light of possible cuts in the state budget. Mr Davies confirmed that V/ Line was looking at appointing an agent at Tatura to improve the service. ***** The election of Mrs Cherie Crawford in the Shire’s north riding election has produced the first husband and wife councillor team for the shire.

Cherie said, “I was really not over confident. I knew that not living in the riding might work against me and being married to Andrew – that kept coming up.” *****

The Tatura Rotary Club has donated $1000 to the Tatura Historical Society to help pay for the new extensions. The extensions should be completed by the end of the year and will include a meeting room and more space to preserve the history of the Tatura area.

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***** Tatura’s Garry Merritt has won the July Goulburn Valley League Rookie of the Month. Merritt turns 18 at the end of the month and must be under scrutiny from AFL talent scouts for the November draft. Five monthly winners are selected each year and the best rookie is then chosen at Rookie of the Year and will receive a $500 cheque. ***** Tatura school teacher, Lex Johnstone, has won his second Goulburn Valley District Golf Association championship played at Valley View.

The 27-year-old was a little surprised at his win as he hadn’t put much practice in of late. “My wife Trish had our first child Sophie three weeks ago and that was only my third hit in about seven weeks,” said Johnstone, who previously won the title in 1985. ***** Tatura Blue Light Disco Committee has expressed deep concern over its viability to continue providing the disco’s service due to falling attendance. President Senior Constable Graeme Amor said, “Since its inception, the Tatura Blue Light Disco has provided much needed entertainment for the youth in Tatura and neighbouring area, where there was previously no venue for their entertainment.”

- Source: Tatura Guardian Newspaper

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GROW – MENTAL WELLNESS PROGRAMS Is Covid-19 making you anxious, lonely, depressed or stressed? Grow can help!

Grow is a community-based organisation centred around peer-support groups that are anonymous and confidential. There are no fees or subs. All groups are operational online via zoom during the restrictions, and technical help is available if required.

The new Tatura group runs on Wednesdays from 10am to 12 noon and there are groups every weeknight with members from far and wide. All are welcome!

For more information call Lindy on 0448 052 769.

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VICTORIAN TOWNS QUIZ The answer to each of these clues is a Victorian town. E.g. For the clue ‘Clever’ the answer is ‘Bright’.

1. Snakelike 2. A duck 3. Jane Eyre’s love 4. Small flock 5. Intestate 6. Purchased 7. Immune to magic 8. Dull and drab 9. A Scotsman may 10. Queens Scottish estate 11. Mythical Australian creature 12. Inform a bird 13. Famous cartoon cat 14. Scottish lake 15. Wide river crossing 16. Happy dance 17. Keep an eye on 18. Making fun of you 19. Smart paramedic 20. Blokes paddock

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GOULBURN VALLEY WATER UPDATE Goulburn Valley Water customers will continue to benefit from low water costs, as prices fall for the third year in a row.

Customers can expect to save about $11 annually on a typical residential bill, with new prices to apply to water supply and wastewater charges from July1. Bill prices for an average residential household will be about $895 in 2020-21, compared to $906 in 2019-20.

Managing Director Peter Quinn said GVW aimed to strike a balance between providing value for money, while still providing safe and reliable water and wastewater services. “One of the cornerstones of our 2018-23 pricing submission was our drive to provide the best value possible for our customers,” Mr Quinn said. “We hope keeping water prices low will also continue to provide relief to people who have been financially impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and we encourage anyone who needs assistance with their bill to contact our team on 1300 360 007 to see how we can help.”

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The Early Years - Tennis The earliest records of the Tatura Tennis Club date from September 1889 but it may have existed prior to that. In May 1898, the Kyabram Free Press observed: “Lawn Tennis has become all the rage in Tatura, and a second court was opened recently when great interest was evinced by members of the club, who issued invitations to a large number of visitors.”

There is further scarcity of published comment until 1923 when new asphalt courts were put down by the club, and in 1929 tenders were called for a club-house.

During this period a rash of church clubs grew up; Methodist courts were opened in November 1921 with C.B. Francis elected as president, and by 1923 there was also a Sacred Heart Tennis Club. In that year a Tatura and District Tennis Association was formed.

A combined Methodist-Anglican enterprise known as the Kerferd Tennis Club opened courts in September 1933, and in 1938 the Presbyterians also became active in tennis and there was also a club at Byrneside.

Byrneside had been the scene of controversy five years earlier and the Guardian noted in November 1933: “A kick was added to tennis at Byrneside on Sunday when one of the local stalwarts, Mr N. Farmer, appeared in shorts. He had to put up with a good deal of chaff from club mates, and even passing motorists lifted their eyebrows. However, Mr Farmer proved an adept at repartee, and gave a Roland for every Oliver. All tennis enthusiasts are wondering whether Mr Farmer will have the honour of starting a new fashion in the Goulburn Valley.” Someone followed suit at Tatura shortly afterwards

and the Guardian noted: “Favourable and unfavourable comment was passed on the male wearer of shorts at Tatura.”

The subject of lawn tennis courts was raised in 1935, and in 1936 a site was chosen in Ross Street. The project then slumped, the war intervened and the matter was not raised again until 1946 when Mr T. La Peyre convened a public meeting. Fifty people attended and appointed a sub-committee of investigation consisting of Messrs T. La Peyre, J. Page, J. Cummins, W. Ponting and P O’Toole. A site was selected in the area controlled by the Public Gardens Committee, money was raised by the issue of interest-free debentures and the old Tatura Tennis Club handed over eighty-four pounds which had been held in trust for such a purpose. A new street alongside the courts was named Davy Street in 1948 in honour of the indefatigable member of the Public Gardens Committee, H. S. Davy.

The Hon. R. Brose MLA, officially opened the lawn courts in November 1948 when 750 spectators watched his wife serve the first ball, (and the first fault, no I just made that up, sorry), and the first tournament was held over the three days of the Australia Day weekend in 1949 when there were six events, 1000 spectators and a profit of one hundred pounds. The first championships, in the following April, were won by Alan Tweddle and Olive Poole.

In 1954 the last of the debentures were repaid.

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DUNERA, TATURA AND LEONHARD ADAM Zoom Webinar Event Highlighting The Art Work of Leonhard Adam A selection of Art Work by ‘Dunera-Boy’ Leonhard Adam will be studied in a Zoom Webinar at 3pm on Sunday, August 30.

Leading the discussion will be the artist’s daughter Ms Mary–Clare Adam from Telaviv, Israel, also local Tatura historian Lurline Knee, Dunera Association President Ron Reichwald and Michelle Frenkel.

The Zoom presentation is being presented in association with the Emanuel Synagogue and participation is free but please register at the event link https://business.facebook.com/ events/1166273070395681/ Tatura Museum was fortunate, when in 2006, it was gifted a portfolio of the Leonhard Adam art collection by Mary–Clare Adam. There are over 40 water-colours in the collection, many now on view in a special display at the museum.

Please note that the Tatura Museum is temporarily closed owing to COVID 19.

- George Ferguson

MURCHISON NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE NOW ONLINE Currently in COVID-19 closure, Murchison Neighbourhood House is offering online opportunities to find things to do. Options include a 30-day challenge, Lego club, art and craft activities and community news through 3610-The COVID Times, a fortnightly newsletter circulated by email.

Check us out on Facebook, or the web -murchison. org.au. Neighbourhood House Murchison also has a new phone number 0474 114 351.

We are still taking phone and email enquiries at info@murchison.org.au. If you would like to be added to our email list for 3610 The COVID Times, please send us an email with your details and we will add you to the list.

- Jenny Lister

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Murchison Retirement Village is a voluntary, not-for-profit Incorporated Association.

The eleven units provide comfortable and affordable homes with an undercover carport for one vehicle, for couples and individuals who have retired.

Waiting List: From time to time units become available and the Committee of Management would like to commence a waiting list of people who may be interested in moving into a unit, should one become available.

If you are interested in going on the waiting list, you may like to know what the financial arrangements would be.

There are two ways that people can have a unit at Wybalena as their home.

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The second way of moving into a unit is to pay a rental currently about $235 per week inclusive of the maintenance fee. All fees are reviewed annually.

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TATURA FIRE BRIGADE The community can be assured that the Tatura Fire Brigade, indeed all CFA Brigades, remain operational as normal under the Covid-19 Epidemic procedures.

Since Mid-February when Covid-19 precautions began to apply, the brigade has made timely responses to over forty incidents of a varying nature.

Strict Covid protocols are practiced during these turnouts and also whilst undertaking essential maintenance and checking of vehicles and equipment at the station.

These precautions include temperature checks, wearing of face masks, decontamination of vehicles and strict personal sanitising.

From a community safety aspect, these conditions have not impacted on the Brigade’s ability to respond in any measurable way.

Brigade Management and Training Ongoing training and team inter-action is an important part of any Brigade.

Brigade meetings are continuing under Tele-Conferencing arrangements so that communication is maintained with all members and with CFA where required.

Whilst Brigade training is currently suspended under Level 3 restrictions, on-Line training facilities have been made available by CFA in preparation of the coming fire season.

The public may still observe members at the station undertaking vehicle checks hose testing and other essential equipment and administrative tasks.

Again, these are required to be undertaken with limited numbers and under the same conditions as for emergency responses under Covid-19 conditions.

Responses to Hospitals and Aged Care Premises.

Following directions from the Department of Health and Human Services Covid Task Force, CFA have adopted strict conditions for brigade members responding to Hospitals and Aged Care facilities.

These apply, in particular, to fire alarms at the Tatura Hospital and Myola, which directly activate the Tatura Brigade or to any other emergency requiring a Brigade response. Again, these responses will continue unhindered.

State-wide Coordination The Country Fire Authority continually sends out updates for Brigades from the State Corona-Virus Centre. These ensure consistency across all of the State’s Emergency Services.

- Bill Stockdale

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RAKING OVER THE COALS As winter has set in, keeping the home fires burning has been a constant task. Even more-so because our lounge room fire is beyond its use-by date. The glass broke last winter so at the start of this winter I removed the door and took it to the wood-heater shop in Bendigo. The young man looked earnestly at me and said, “It’s very old. It needs a whole new door.

I can contact the manufacturer and see if they have a replacement, but I don’t think they will.”

I took this to be code for, “I’m not going to do anything. You need to buy a new heater.” I have heard nothing from the shop and I have not bought a new heater. I decided that glass is an ‘optional extra’ and if I cut some steel plate to a suitable size, I could repair the door and get by for another year.

The steel ‘glass’ does work but we don’t get the benefit of radiant heat. It is also hard to tell if the fire is burning well or needs more wood without opening the door. I’m thinking of sticking a picture of a fire on the door to give us the feeling that there is a fire burning brightly inside the firebox.

There is another issue as well. It’s meant to be a slow combustion fire but some years ago the lever for opening and closing the baffles rusted up and could not be moved. The application of brute force via a jemmy bar did not solve the problem. It just broke the baffles off. The life lesson here is brute strength doesn’t solve problems!

That’s not the only life lesson I’ve learnt. I think about our fire a lot and it has taught me a couple of things: Big logs need small logs and sticks to burn. Sometimes I feel lazy. I think that if I put the biggest log I can find on the fire I won’t have to get up and down all the time to tend the fire and all will be well and we will be warm. The truth is big logs look impressive and certainly will burn for a long time but a good fire needs smaller logs and sticks to keep it burning brightly. On its own the big log will only smoulder away.

Life lesson: Faith needs to be tended. Big is not always better. Communities, businesses and churches need the contributions of the seemingly weak and insignificant to function well.

A coal removed from the fire will die. A brightly burning coal removed from the fire initially seems to continue to burn brightly, but it soon loses its bright red glow and, eventually, dies out. This Covid-19 pandemic has taught us how much we need to be around other people. Our health, physical and mental, depends on it. We are social animals.

Life lesson: Stay connected to others. They will support you and bring the best out in you.

Things are not always as they seem. Because our slow combustion fire doesn’t work as it should in the morning when I open the firebox, I often see nothing but spent ashes. But if I get the poker and ‘rake over the coals’ there is more often than not some red coals lurking underneath the grey ashes. With careful tending, some kindling and a few gentle breaths of air, the fire that appeared to have died can be stirred into life again.

Life lesson: Don’t give up on people and things too early. New life can spring up when we think all is lost. Sometimes you need to get down on your knees.

Jesus was always telling stories about everyday things and drawing spiritual lessons from them. Stories of small seeds growing into big trees, carefree birds, beautiful flowers and wayward children.

I wish he had told some stories about the campfire. Perhaps he left it up to us to keep looking at the ordinary things of our daily lives with his eye and create our own stories of faith and hope to feed the fire in our belly for a meaningful life and a loving, redemptive and inclusive community.

I better go. This wood will not cut itself.

- Brian Spencer, Minister, Waranga Uniting Churches

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GOLF AND COVID-19

Geoff Baker with Frank Hill

A NEW ERA FOR TATURA FIRE BRIGADE As many residents will have observed, construction of the new Tatura Fire Station, situated on the corner of O’Reilly Rd and Ross St. is well advanced.

The project has progressed well, with all major structural elements, including roof construction, now complete, allowing detailed internal fit-out to be undertaken regardless of weather conditions.

Building Layout: The new facility has three bays for garaging fire appliances together with operational and administrative wings either side.

Access will be off O’Reilly Rd providing a safer drive-through configuration for appliances.

The main car park is situated on the east side for responding crews with direct internal access to the change area and vehicles. This wing of the building also has a drying room, communication annexe and large work room to the rear.

On the opposite, or west side of the motor bays lies the administrative support area.

This includes a multi-purpose room, kitchen, radio room, offices, toilets and specialised storage alcoves.

A 5-bay shed will be constructed at the rear for additional storage of small equipment and stores, with extensive concreting and drainage providing a turning and filling area for trucks.

Enhanced Emergency Response Capability for the Tatura Community.

This project will also provide the Tatura Fire Brigade with room to grow to meet the demands of an expanding town including space to house new, larger, modern appliances.

Further, the build will incorporate the latest in emergency support and communication technology The new Tatura Fire Station will house a Local Command Facility, chosen as one of only three in the region, capable of providing multi-agency Incident Control for major emergency events.

With the site conveniently located adjacent to our existing training track, opportunity exists to expand the training facilities onsite for the brigade.

This additional area also provides potential for joint exercises with district rural brigades and other emergency services.

Construction, which is running to schedule, is being undertaken by A.S Villani Builders, Shepparton, under the supervision of the CFA’s Project Management Team.

With this new, modern facility nearing completion, Tatura Fire Brigade is confident that it will provide capacity for enhanced community protection well into the 21st century - Bill Stockdale, Secretary

For seven weeks from the end of March, golfers stamped their feet and shook their fists as authorities banned them, in the name of social isolation, from teeing off and enjoying their weekly exercise and competition. What was the rationale for keeping golfers away from their fairways when they were never going to be physically touching, apart from an occasional high-5 after a chip-in?

Common sense finally prevailed and for two months regional golfers were allowed to return with some limitations placed on them. To avoid possibly passing on the dreaded virus, rakes were removed from bunkers and flags were to remain in the holes. No touchee! Of course, handshakes and high-5s were banned and so elbow bumps became the fashion with one golfer offering to touch putters on the 18th as a variation.

Now we have further restrictions with all competitions banned and golfers only to play social golf in groups of two. Furthermore, golfers are now required to wear face-masks making identification much more difficult.

The use of drinking taps is verboten, you must use only your own sandbucket and gathering in groups before or after rounds is also not on.

The clubhouse was refurbished during the early lock-down, a new chef was installed at Links and Rinks and everything was whoo-hoo with record fields and the course looking a million dollars. Then, wham! Competitions banned just when we were set to fly.

Our consolation is that we can, at least, still have practice rounds and to hone our skills for the time when we can return to our regular bouts of frustration and to see old friends once more.

- Geoff Baker

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Situated in the highly south-after Northlinks Estate, this fourbedroom family home has everything. The master bedroom has WIR luxury en suite, the remaining three double bedrooms all have BIR. The kitchen is fitted out with bench oven, electric bhp, dishwasher and large island. Comfort is assured with ducted heating and cooling. This home is designed with the formal lounge area, alfresco area .. There is also a double garage and side access, perfect for boat and caravan.

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Ease of living. Nestled in a quiet family friendly location in Northlink estate, the home comprises 4 bedroom with WIR and ensuite to master, family lounge area, open kitchen/meals, 2nd living area and BIR in all other bedrooms. Ducted refrigerated cooling and gas heating is another feature. Outside you have double garage, outdoor entertainment area and as well as 6.7 solar system.

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Positioned in the popular Northlinks Estate. Featuring a generous master suite with WIR and ensuite, two more bedrooms both with BIR's light filled north facing living area with gas log fire, well planned and appointed kitchen & meals area. Ducted heating and cooling as well as split system for all year round comfort. With the benefit of side access, double garage and a fantastic undercover entertaining area, its quality from end to end.

Situated on just over 1 Acre this wonderful 4 bedroom family home. Comprising formal lounge and dinning area, well appointed kitchen with gas bench hot plates, oven & dishwasher. Open plan living & dinning area, master bedroom with WIR & ensuite, and BIR's in all other bedrooms. Outside there is a large undercover outdoor area, double garage shed with concrete floor & power, automatic watering system and 2 mega litre water right.

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Set in a very popular area in Tatura just 2.5 km from the town centre this 1 acre property features a neat & tidy 3 bedroom home comprising spacious open plan living and dinning area, with split system & kitchen with electric bench hot plates & oven. Outside you have 4.5M x 6M garage, 3M x 6M carport, paved outdoor area with shade sail, 1 meg water right, town water, 6 kw solar system and well fenced paddock with horse shelter.

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Crime PREVENTION

With Glenn Gibson, Crime Prevention Officer

A MODERN SECURITY SOLUTION

Taffy Moreton

EXERCISE WITH BOWLS Coronavirus pandemic has forced severe restrictions on all activities in the sporting arena. Competitive sports have ground to a halt, but fortunately with lawn bowls, the Government restrictions have still enabled the greens to be utilised for practise. Many bowlers confined to their local area are taking advantage of the fine weather and having some serious training on the greens. Restrictions are still in place with the requirement to wear face masks, limits on two players per rink and ten maximum per green, However, with both Tatura's lawn greens in excellent condition and available for practise, bowlers from both clubs in town can be catered for.

Any other local interested in having a try at bowls is welcome to call President John Crilly on 0437438077 and arrangements can be made for a loan of bowls and for you to ‘have a go’ at lawn bowls.

- John Crilly

Some of our most crucial tools of a trade are expensive and portable. Unfortunately, this also makes them easier to move if stolen and therefore more attractive to thieves. Advances in GPS tracking technology has made it a more portable, inexpensive and competitive security option. If you haven’t already, I encourage you to explore this security opportunity for your valuable assets.

I will share a story with you from down Bairnsdale way. A sporting club suffered the theft of a generator from their clubrooms. The club had to go through the expense of replacing the generator. The clubrooms are placed in a rural community location.

A club person was extremely frustrated with the club having to source the funds to replace the stolen generator. Using his own initiative, he purchased a GPS Tracking device online.

It cost him just over $100. It required a SIM card and he had to install an App on his Smartphone.

He hid the GPS tracking device on the generator under a panel. Apparently, the batteries can last for up to six months. He headed home to have a play with his new toy.

That very night while learning how to use the App on his smartphone, it told him the GPS tracking device had moved. Annoyed he

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GOULBURN VALLEY WATER Stephen Capewell has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Goulburn Valley Water (GVW). Board Chairman, Mark Stone AM, said, “The appointment followed an extensive recruitment process. Stephen has over twenty years of experience in the water

thought it was faulty and put it aside.

The next morning, he found the generator had been stolen. The GPS wasn’t broken!

He provided the GPS location information to police. This led to a search warrant on a residential address, the arrest of a thief and the successful recovery of the generator.

In our rural environment many applications could be protected by such a device, for example: • Tradesman trailers and toolboxes • ATV’s • Motor bikes • Farming plant and equipment • Drones • Stock/animals • Boats and trailers • Caravans The purchase cost and ongoing SIM costs could be considered a business or farm expense.

I believe this is an option worth investigating for your more valuable and crucial assets. A modern, affordable and simple solution that should supplement your required physical security measures.

- Glenn Gibson, Crime Prevention Officer sector, most recently as Executive Manager with WA Water Corporation.” Mr Capewell has a significant background in engineering, water cycle management, water operations and water treatment, infrastructure planning and asset management, field operations and maintenance, as well as staff culture and safety development. He has extensive experience working with regional and indigenous communities and has led an operational division of over 600 staff, spread across regional Western Australia. Mr Capewell has a Bachelor of Science (Hons First Class) and a Doctor of Philosophy (Chemical Engineering).

“Stephen’s approach to customer engagement and servicing regional communities, together with his focus on innovation and commercial and risk management were particular strengths identified by the Board. We look forward to welcoming Stephen and his family to GVW and the region,” said Mr Stone.

Mr Capewell commences with GVW on September 1. Mr Capewell’s appointment follows the retirement of long-standing Managing Director Peter Quinn, who leaves GVW at the end of August. “We look forward to acknowledging Peter’s very successful career in the water industry closer to his retirement date,” said Mr Stone.

- Jenna Bishop

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ARE YOU TIRED? GOD IS NOT G’day everyone. Victoria has now enacted a state of disaster to enforce coronavirus restrictions. It gives police and emergency services powers to enforce restrictions. It also gives authorities the ability to suspend Acts of Parliament. Victorian Premier, Dan Andrews has been quoted on ABC News, “This is a public health bush fire, but you can’t smell the smoke and you can’t see the flames. This is very different, it is a wicked enemy.”

Wearing masks in public is now mandatory. Regional Victoria is now under stage 3 restrictions while people who leave in metropolitan Melbourne, stage 4 restrictions apply. In addition to Melbourne’s stage 4 restrictions, a curfew is in place between 8pm until 5am. Most Victorian students have returned to online learning as part of efforts to lower the spread of Coronavirus in the state. Not too long ago, overcoming COVID-19 and ‘flattening the curve’ seemed a real possibility in Australia, experiencing this second wave in Victoria has been discouraging to say the least.

2020 has changed me. I am someone who fights hard when it comes to serving God and His people. And yet, the delusions of my self-sufficiency are being exposed. We thank God that we were able to worship services in our church building for a few weeks. We have now stopped all church gatherings until the government and diocese advise that it is safe for us to worship together again. The few parishes in our diocese that had opened have also had to close again. Like many other ministers, I am now once again preaching and recording sermons in an empty church building. I cannot see who I am preaching to. It’s not the same. Yes, I know there’s Zoom. It’s not the same. Yes, there’s Live-streaming. It’s not the same. Working from home. Online shopping. Staying at is emotionally exhausting. We are an exhausted community.

After surviving months of isolation from friends and family, we are back at square one...staying at home... only this time, I’m exhausted, and I’m learning that it’s okay to feel this way. We have to re-adjust our lives

once more. As created beings, we have been designed with limits. We are needy and dependent, every breath we take is at the mercy of our Creator. I was not designed to carry the burden of a global pandemic on my shoulders, and you were not either. Instead, our limitations exist to make us “lift our eyes” to the One who can—our Helper and Maker who does not slumber nor sleep (Psalm 121:1-4). Unlike human governments that are finite and fallible, the all-knowing God we belong to is incapable of errors in judgment.

Unlike our loved ones who are vulnerable to sickness, our true Brother, Christ has conquered the grave. Unlike me, my God isn’t frustrated or flustered by change, for he knows all things, and in Him, all things hold together (Colossians 1:17). It is okay for me to feel tired, because I am not God. It is okay for you to feel tired, because you are not God. Do not feel guilty.

2020 is teaching me to trust in a God who is capable of carrying the weight of the world in the palm of his hand. His throne endures forever.

Instead of ignoring our limitations as human beings, let us learn to humble ourselves before the throne of sufficient grace. As we brace ourselves to withstand the second wave of COVID-19, let’s do it acknowledging God’s capacity as our unshakeable refuge. Jesus empathises with our weaknesses and he knows our weakness.

Are you exhausted? God is not. Let’s put our trust and faith in him.

“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are— yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Hebrews 4:15-16 NIV God bless you all.

- Rev. Simba Musvamhiri

AUGUST, THE NEWEST MONTH Having been born in July, I’d always considered it to be the most important month, particularly as it was named in honour of Julius Caesar, the great Roman general, who incidentally, also created the Julian calendar. There are some who disagree (a small minority) and who argue the case for August and in order to understand why, we need to have a look at the original Roman calendar which has been attributed to Romulus, the founder of Rome around 753 BC. The Romulus calendar consisted of ten months with the spring equinox in the first month. Many of the months were named based on their position in the calendar. September comes from the Latin septem meaning seven, October from octo meaning eight, November from novum meaning nine and December from decem meaning ten. The regular calendar year consisted of 304 days with the winter days after the end of December and before the beginning of the following March, which contained the spring equinox, not being assigned to any month.

This was obviously unworkable so the calendar was reformed around 713 BC by Numa Pompilius and two new months, Januarius and Februarius were added at the start of the calendar to account for the 51 previously unallocated winter days.

Unfortunately, the Numa calendar gradually degenerated into a chaotic embarrassment as the months began to drift wildly across the seasons.

Julius Caesar decided to reform the calendar once again and had the previously named month of Quintilis (which meant five in Latin), renamed July by the Roman senate in honour of his achievement. The new Julian calendar went into effect in 45 BC. After Julius Caesar’s grandnephew, Augustus, defeated Marc Antony and Cleopatra and became emperor of Rome, the senate decided that he too should have a month named after him. The month Sextillus (Latin for six, even though it was now the eighth month) was chosen. Under the Julian calendar, the months alternated evenly between 30 and 31 days (with the exception of February which had 29), which meant that August was 30 days long. However, since July had 31 days, the senate decreed that August should have the same number to prevent anyone from claiming that Emperor Augustus had been saddled with an inferior month. An additional day was therefore taken from February which was reduced to

28 days. However, this now meant that July, August and September had 31 days and so to avoid three long months in a row, the lengths of the last four months were switched around. The reformation due to August has resulted in a calendar which is very close to the one we currently use.

Among Roman emperors, only Julius and Augustus have months named after them although several later rulers also tried to make changes.

Claudius renamed May after himself and Nero renamed April to Neronius.

However, neither of these names remained once each of these emperors died, with the calendar reverting back to the original names of the month.

The Julian calendar, while quite accurate, erred from the real solar calendar by 11½ minutes a year. After centuries, though, even a small inaccuracy like this adds up and by the sixteenth century it had put the Julian calendar behind the solar one by 10 days. In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII ordered the advancement of the calendar by 10 days and introduced a new corrective device to curb further error. Century years such as 1700 or 1800 would no longer be counted as leap years, unless they were (like 1600 or 2000) divisible by 400.

So which is the greatest month? I think it’s rather obvious.

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FAIR UM!

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TATURA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Did you know that Tatura once had its very own Chinaman’s Garden? Well you would need to be over 80 years of age now and living in the district as a child to have seen it. Situated on the land now occupied by the Whim Inn Motel and surrounds, Ah Chung had a ten-acre patch from 1916 until about 1929. At that time, 320 acres from the Whim Inn roundabout corner to Bayunga Road was the property of Alexander (Sandy) Bowie. Mr Chung no doubt rented his block from Mr Bowie. There were no other houses on that land at the time. It is probable that the Chinaman supplied Tatura with its entire fresh vegetable requirements. In 1929 the business transferred into the hands of Henry Till and Toy Yenck.

It is of interest to recall what existed on the other three corners of the so called Whim Inn corner at that time. The north west corner was a small farm belonging to Mr. H. S (Tib) Reilly.

The Reilly’s house was the only house from the corner to Gowrie Street, (now the second house from the roundabout). Then Gowrie St. was the driveway to the Hilltop farm homestead which is now the clubhouse. The Reilly land was not subdivided until about 40 years ago. Their home was later purchased by the Mussolino family.

Across Hogan Street south west of the roundabout there was a very early hotel named the Whim Inn built in the 1870’s but burnt down early in the 20th century. The land surrounded

by Dhurringile Rd., Hogan, Knee and Barron

Streets was purchased about 1920 by Mr A. W Knee, Shire Engineer, who built a home on the corner of Hogan and Knee streets now occupied by units. This was the only home on that area until Mr Jack Crawford built the home nearest the roundabout about 1947.

The remaining quarter, south east of the roundabout encompassed the 640-acre selection of Alexander and Andrew Stewart of Gowrie Park. In 1922 this land was subdivided and auctioned intending to produce many small farms. Only a few were sold along Ferguson Road and close to the township. David Russell purchased the homestead which still belongs to the Russell family. Frank Minogue owned the land on which Moyola Gardens now stands and paddocks to its south. Husseys and Glovers settled on the Ferguson Road frontage.

The Chinaman’s garden came to an unfortunate end about 1943 when the government was planning to establish a consolidated school in Tatura, i.e. a bringing together of all the small primary schools in the district by moving all the buildings onto a central site. The site chosen was the Chinaman’s garden and the unfortunate occupants were moved on. The plan never got off the ground for unknown reasons, but the damage was done. At the time a story circulated that the Chinese were in the habit of burying much of their money in the ground. Someone in that vicinity right now may be sitting on a small fortune.

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I am so proud of Taturians and so should you be for the way they have reacted through the CoVid19 outbreak.

To go down the main street during the week beginning August 3 and see everyone, and I mean everyone, wearing a mask. Sadly, we have the virus deniers still insisting on their rights not to wear one, not to obey police orders, not to obey Government orders etc but thankfully they are in a big minority. But we still do not know long this will last for and for those in business that is a real worry. So, I am imploring people to ensure they do business locally when they can.

We need our local businesses to keep going and indeed any new ventures that have perhaps been put on hold for a while…and I do not mean the new supermarket or even the car wash. You see by doing the right thing we are not only keeping up the spirits of people within our town, but it will mean we will bounce back when we enjoy the freedoms we once enjoyed.

And the bonus will be that people within the great Melbourne area may see Tatura as a place to move to.

I think there may be more than a few who see living so tightly packed as they have, can have its disadvantages.

You can gauge something of this thinking by the number of people catching planes to Queensland where the virus does not appear to have held the same sway as Victoria. And in fact, many are also flying into Sydney for the same reason although methinks Queensland would be a betterNo. bet.53 SUDOKU When the virus migration (for want of a better term) does finish and the 5 escapists have 2 to return I think there will be a lot of soul searching. So, we in Tatura must be ready and show we have the businesses and the friendly 1 living option. And it people to make3this a new has not been mentioned as much as I thought it 6 would be, I feel certain9there 4 will be a vaccine or vaccines available before the end of the year 4 and I for one will be standing in line.

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TATURA BOWLS CLUB

Ladies 100Up Champion Freda Clement with Dot Best

Tatura Bowls Club's 2019-20 season events have finally concluded. The coronavirus pandemic restrictions back in March caused a suspension of many club events at bowling clubs and with other sporting codes all around the district. Fortunately, the Tatura Bowls Club had finalised most of their events and those not completed had reached the championship final level. Recent relaxation of guidelines in July and permission to be playing on the greens but with strict controls still in place, has enabled the club to complete the three yet to be completed finals within accepted protocol at that time.

In the Ladies 100Up final, Freda Clement took out the match against Dot Best who was going for her fourth year in a row win in this event.

Clement was in devastating form this season having also taken out the Ladies Club Championship.

The Men's 21Up had a couple of rookies competing for the title with John Evans running away with a solid victory over Michael Stone. Evans is still playing regular tennis and has not been playing pennant bowls but will certainly be a talented bowler when he adopts lawn bowls as his favoured sport.

The Ladies 21Up had Joyce Andrus win her first event at the Tatura Bowls Club defeating Dot Best in the Ladies 21Up Championship final.

Andrus, a club champion at her former club in Pakenham, held off a fast finishing Dot Best to claim victory winning 21 to 17.

The 2020-2021 bowls season is currently under a cloud with the coronavirus pandemic creating chaos amongst all sporting codes.

However, club operations and plans are still necessary to progress in the event that this virus pandemic is defeated. Recent tougher lockdown restrictions announced in August are enabling bowlers to only practise on the bowling greens, under strict and essential guidelines that must be adhered to and that do not allow for competition bowls.

- John Crilly

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WORLD EVENTS

in September

September 1 – Wattle Day. Did you know that the first day of spring is also known as Wattle Day in Australia? This day was originally conceived in the early twentieth century to demonstrate patriotism for the new nation of Australia, and in 1913 the national Wattle Day League was established. In 1988, the Golden Wattle was officially proclaimed as Australia’s national floral emblem and in 1992, Governor-General Bill Hayden, declared that, “September 1 in each year shall be observed as National Wattle Day.” Since then, it’s been a well-kept secret.

September 4 – World Wildlife Day. Every year we lose numerous species to the growth and expansion of humanity, but through the effort of zoos, sanctuaries, and preservation organizations, that rate is being slowed. Wildlife Day reminds us that there are creatures out there that cannot speak for themselves, so we have to be a voice for them. The animals will thank you for it, as will the generations to come who will still be able to enjoy them.

September 5 – Be Late for Something Day. This day encourages people to take a step back from their busy schedule and intentionally be late for something. It’s important to remember that things can go on without you, and maybe it’s not quite as important as you thought. I know of several people who have been practising for this day all year.

September 6 – Fight Procrastination Day. Every year we have numerous meetings to decide how to celebrate this day, and every year we eventually agree to organise a huge parade with a variety of floats and a couple of marching bands to march down Hogan Street, and somehow, every year, we never get around to it. However, I have a really good feeling about next year.

September 7 – Read a Book Day. We don’t expect you to read a whole book unless you’ve chosen ‘The Cat In The Hat’, but we do expect you to read a couple of chapters, and if you have children, read a book to them that they have particularly enjoyed. Children are encouraged to read when they see adults reading.

September 8 – International Literacy Day. On this day, UNESCO reminds the international community of the status of literacy and adult learning globally. One in five adults is still not literate and two-thirds of them are women. UNESCO’s report on Education for All shows a clear connection between illiteracy and countries in severe poverty, and between illiteracy and prejudice against women.

September 9 – Wonderful Weirdos Day. Nothing’s quite as dull as being normal, boring and average. Fortunately, most of us are blessed with one or two wonderful weirdos in our lives. These are people who remind us to think outside the box and to be true to ourselves. On this day, you can try and discover the weirdo suppressed within yourself.

Make an effort by dressing weirdly, doing weird things and encouraging weirdness among people around you. You can claim success when somebody calls you ‘Weirdo!’

September 10 – World Suicide Prevention Day. The World Health Organization estimates that over 800,000 people die by suicide each year – that’s one person every 40 seconds. Up to 25 times as many people make a suicide attempt. The tragic ripple effect means that there are many more people who have been bereaved by suicide or have been close to someone who has tried to take his or her own life. 'Connect,

Communicate, Care' is the theme of Suicide Prevention Day and encourages you to truly care about those around you, and to work to help end the epidemic before it claims someone you love.

September 11 – International Grandparents Day. Where would we be without our grandparents? Too often we take for granted all the voluntary help that our grandparents have offered us over the years, along with their wisdom and knowledge. Show your appreciation by showing them the useful apps they can add to their mobile phones and help them understand that they can be used for more than just making phone calls.

September 12 - Mindfulness Day. Mindfulness is the process of bringing one's attention to the internal and external experiences occurring in the present moment. Too many people live in the past, reliving old hurts and simply can’t let go. They also ignore the present because they’re worried about imaginary events that may occur in the future.

No wonder they’re not happy. My advice? Learn from the past, live in the present moment and plan for the future. Remember, the future isn’t written until it becomes the present.

September 15 – Mini-Golf Day. When’s the last time you played a round? I’m talking about mini-golf. This is fun for the whole family and apart from having a great time, the main aim of the game is to laugh at the misfortune of the other players, or perhaps that’s just me. Anyway, if Tatura wants to be a really great town, we need to invest in mini-golf.

September 17 – Australian Citizenship Day. This Day is an opportunity for all Australian citizens, whether by birth or by choice, to reflect on the meaning and importance of their citizenship. The day is used as an opportunity to think about what unites all Australians, to take pride in Australia’s democratic values and to celebrate the role citizens play in shaping the nation. This is another well-kept secret.

September 19 – International Talk Like a Pirate Day. The point to this day is that there is no point. It’s just a day for silliness to take our minds off all the depressing news that abounds at the moment. Once you master, “Arrr!” you’ve pretty much got the entire pirate language under control.

September 21 – World Gratitude Day. We tend to take the good things in our lives for granted and only focus on the things that annoy or frustrate us, and often these are insignificant. Even the basics that we take for granted such as clean air, clean water, sufficient food, shelter, freedom and safety (although we’re becoming more aware that this is under threat) are denied to billions of people around the world. Take a moment to be grateful that we still live in the lucky country.

September 27 – International Coffee Day. This day is used to celebrate coffee as a beverage, with many events organised around the world. Many leading cafes and hot bread shops offer free or heavily discounted cups (or even huge mugs) of coffee to celebrate this occasion. As this hint was completely ignored yet again last year, hopefully it will be noted this time.

September 28 – World Museum Day. This day is used to promote the role of museums around in the world, creating unique, enjoyable and free activities. We have a world class museum in Tatura and the theme this year is two-fold and by coincidence, exactly the same as last year and the year before that; the history of irrigation and the Tatura War Camps.

Come along and have a look, it’s free.

September 29 – World Heart Day. Each year 17.3 million people die of cardiovascular disease, 80% in the developing world. World Heart Day was devised by the World Heart Federation to help people realise that the majority of these deaths could be avoided through a well-balanced diet and exercise. If you look as though you have a basketball stuffed up your jumper then perhaps it’s time to take note.

September 30 – Ask a Stupid Question Day. This is one of the most important days of the year. If we’re honest with ourselves we’ve had that question we wanted to ask but didn’t want to sound stupid or uneducated.

However, we never learn anything if we’re afraid to ask the question to begin with. So, remember, there are no stupid questions, unless of course it has just been explained to you and you weren’t actually listening because you were looking at a funny cat video on your phone.

- John Kriesfeld

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SUPER VETERAN BOWLS ACHIEVEMENT On July 24, Phil Boyd achieved Super Veteran Bowls status on reaching the 80 year of age milestone. Phil joined the Tatura Bowls Club in 1987 after transferring from the Kiewa Valley Bowls Club where he had played for two years and moved to the Goulburn Valley furthering his occupation as a dairy farmer on Stewart Road Tatura.

He became a committee member the following year and has held every position at the club excluding secretary in his long association with the club. He was the greenkeeper for two seasons and found it time consuming whilst he was still operating the dairy farm. Many a night he would sit on the seats around the green waiting for the water to cover the rinks. Over his lengthy period of service, he has been president of the club for ten The Bowling Boyds - Nick, Noeleen, Phil and Brendon. years and is the current treasurer. He was granted Life Membership in 2015 and his wife Noeleen, had Life Membership bestowed on her this year. An accredited bowls umpire, Phil is a stickler for the rules to be obeyed and respected.

Bowls achievements are many and his proudest achievement was winning the Club Championship in 1998 and as a member of the successful Group 5 Goulburn Valley Bowls Association (GVBA) men's champion fours in 2002 and the GVBA Mens Fours in 2010. He has won the B Grade ABN 69 616 544 168 rTA AU47452 reC 26862 PTY LTD singles, mixed pairs five times partnering with wife Noeleen, 21Up and the 2 bowls singles championship. A proud moment in recent years was when Phil and his three sons Brian, Nick and Brendon won a tournament Mob: 0428 575 516 at Dookie. He has been a GVBD board member for three years and been on the Greens Committee for many years.

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Phil was disappointed not to have an 80th birthday party due to the coronavirus pandemic restrictions but his thirteen grandchildren organised a video link wishing him a happy birthday and conveying a sentimental message as to why he was special to them. He was pleasantly surprised A.B.N. 69 616 544 168 and extremely chuffed.

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MICHELLE’S GREAT IDEA by Cynthia Page

Michelle, promising young Marketing Executive, is excited. Tonight, is her firm’s Christmas party at a top restaurant with delicious food and unlimited alcohol. It is an opportunity to glam up and work the room, drawing her bosses’ attention to what she has to offer.

Michelle arrives at the restaurant a tad early, looking stunning. She can tell people are impressed at how fabulous she looks. She networks smoothly, gravitating towards her bosses initially and then relaxing among her friendship group.

The crowd thins out about ten p.m. and Michelle and her friends, all young makers and shakers, gather by the bar, making the most of the night, having fun. As the night wears on, Michelle becomes the life of the party. She drinks Moet Chandon, her favourite champagne, before working through the cocktail menu.

Later, over coffee, she talks, one on one, with Mark, her friend and work rival. Drunk and animated, she tells him she is working on an idea that she knows will impress their boss and the company directors. Mark asks questions, seeking more information. At first, Michelle holds back, reticent to share her idea in detail, but slowly, gently and shrewdly, as they laugh, dance, talk and flirt a little, Mark elicits more of Michelle’s project ideas. However, once her passion subsides, she feels anxious about what she has shared with Mark. She implores him to keep her ideas confidential, stressing he is not to tell anyone. Mark laughs carelessly and promises he won’t, claiming he will have forgotten it by the time he gets home.

At work on Monday, Michelle types on her computer, smiling. She thought of some more details for her secret ‘Wow’ project on the tram and seizes twenty minutes to type them up between meetings. Her project hypothesis is unfolding well. She thinks she’ll be ready to pitch it to her boss by Wednesday. Michelle sighs at that thought. Her only concern is the company directors’ well-known reluctance to take risks and the excruciatingly frustrating time they take to crunch numbers and weigh

up pros and cons before agreeing to give new projects the go ahead. They are such fuddyduddies. Michelle is worried that even though her current proposal is brilliant they will stick to their well-worn behaviour.

At the weekly Monday staff meeting, Michelle’s boss invites Mark to present an idea he has for a new project. He speaks passionately, using a well prepared Powerpoint to illustrate his ideas. He is impressive.

Everyone is listening attentively.

As he moves beyond his introductory remarks, Michelle quickly realises that Mark is presenting her ideas as his own but has improved them. His material is even better than what she developed today. Michelle feels sick. She is stunned at first, then panicked, then furious. She feels betrayed.

She thought Mark was her friend.

At the end of the meeting their boss and others fawn over Mark, but Michelle simply sits and glares at him. He looks back, smirking, then turns his back on her and keeps talking with their boss who then calls a director over.

Michelle retreats to her office. She thinks of trying to talk to her boss but eventually decides to go home.

Her partner knows something is wrong, but she refuses to open up with him about it. Once she has the children in bed, she collapses into bed herself, fraught and exhausted, but then wakes at one a.m. and tosses and turns until morning.

On Tuesday Michelle confronts Mark in the photocopy room. She tells him he needs to tell their boss he stole Michelle’s ideas. Mark rolls his eyes and says, “No chance.” When Michelle continues to demand his co-operation, Mark becomes aggressive and Michelle feels uneasy.

Suddenly, Mark lowers his voice. Sneering, he tells Michelle he has seen her stealing from the stationery cupboard. If Michelle talks to anyone, he will tell their boss about Michelle’s thieving. She now feels cornered.

She knows her boss’s contempt for dishonesty and disloyalty to the firm.

Michelle thinks of coming clean to her boss, both about Mark and her own minor indiscretion. She is not sure though. She knows

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Though she is furious with Mark, Michelle decides she will have to let him get away with stealing her ideas.

Calming down, Michelle remembers the offer she received from a rival company several months ago and decides to explore it. She had previously ignored this offer because of the risk of starting somewhere new but now it seems an attractive option.

Michelle emails Chad, who headhunted her back in April, suggesting they meet for coffee.

He replies quickly and with enthusiasm.

Michelle locks in a time and place for later that week. She notices that she feels energised and hopeful.

On Thursday, Michelle leaves work early to meet with Chad. They have barely ordered when Chad once again offers Michelle a position with his company. Happy with the terms, Michelle accepts immediately. After Christmas and a brief holiday, Michelle commences work at the new company. She pitches her project idea to Chad, incorporating Mark’s embellishments. Chad loves it and takes it straight to the other partners. By the end of her first week, the company enthusiastically approves Michelle’s project and sets up a project schedule to implement it.

The company is so impressed with Michelle’s ideas they pay her a generous bonus and immediately promote her to a more senior position with a larger office and a significant increase in salary. They encourage her to keep her creative ideas coming.

A month later, working away on new project ideas, Michelle’s phone rings. It’s Mark. He screams at her, furious that she stole his ideas and successfully marketed them before his company was able to complete their appraisal.

“Too bad, too sad,” Michelle chants before terminating the call. She quickly blocks his number and gets back to work.

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Life Members Noeleen Boyd and Jason Carter.

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TATURA BOWLS CLUB AGM Following a postponement of the May scheduled Annual General Meeting due to coronavirus pandemic restrictions, the Tatura Bowls Club recently managed to squeeze in the election of office bearers and appointments for some of the club positions for the 2020-2021 Goulburn Valley Bowls Division pennant season. Hopefully a pennant season will take place, but in these uncertain times who does know? Without a pennant competition the club will still operate as it is now, for the facilities are open and it is available for practise and leisure bowls. Quite a few members and guests are taking advantage of some of the finer winter days to utilise the greens for bowls practise and training.

At the AGM, outgoing Chairman Rod Kirby spoke on the achievements of last year and thanked all those who contributed to the running of the club. Financial Director Phil Boyd presented his financial report which indicated that the Tatura Bowls Club is in a sound financial position.

The Directors, elected by the members, were John Attwood, Phil Boyd, Jason Carter, John Crilly, Co Johnson, Brendan Sharp, and Peter Wallis.

The Directors met following the AGM with Phil Boyd appointed to the Financial Directorship and John Crilly the Chairperson's role.

At the Annual General Meeting, Noeleen Boyd and Jason Carter were recommended for Life Membership of the Tatura Bowls Club and were duly acknowledged by the voting members in attendance as worthy recipients of this prestigious award. Both Noeleen and Jason have been involved as tireless workers at the club over many years. Congratulations Noeleen and Jason.

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TATURA COMMUNITY CUBBY OCCASIONAL CARE

Having Fun at the Cubby

The Cubby children have been enjoying the warm weather playing outside in the outdoor kitchen, the sandpit with the new pipes and trucks.

We welcome back Janenne and extend a warm welcome to our newest childcare volunteer Heather. A big change for Heather coming from having her own auto business to the fun and laughter of a childcare centre and she is absolutely loving it.

Much is planned for the weeks ahead with colour days, dinosaurs and stories all part of the learning activities.

The Cubby staff care for a maximum of 15 children, the opening days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, during school terms, 9am-2pm. The service is an approved Child Care Subsidy Provider or families can elect just to pay fee for service. New families are encouraged to drop in and check out our service.

The Cubby is located in the orange building, 7 Kerferd Street. If you wish to enrol your child or make a booking please email manager@ tatcom.com.au or phone, message The Cubby 0490 117 030.

CORONA CORONA BYE BYE

by Faye C. Moore

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Bye bye Corona Virus, Pack up your Corona Bury your hooks in outer space And find a black hole To swirl in spheres, To a new hemisphere And come out the other end as a cure Maybe not the one we want, But one that kaleidoscopes To a metamorphic change Where balance and harmony are restored.

Have you met Billy and Riley yet? They are in Foundation at Tatura Primary School and would love to take you on a tour of our school via our website.

Check it out!

RESIDENTIAL, AGRICULTURAL, COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL, AGRICULTURAL, Enrolments are being taken now at Tatura Primary School for 2021 Foundation children.

Please contact me on 5824 1684 if you have any questions or would like to discuss your child’s education. I am happy to meet you at the school so we can have a chat. I would love to hear from prospective families by the end of August so that we can start planning for transition.

Susanne Gill, Principal.

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Bulletin QUIZ See page 31 for answers

1. Which is the smallest planet (not counting Pluto)? a. Mercury b. Venus c. Earth d. Mars 2. Which team won the first VFL / AFL Premiership? a. Carlton b. Collingwood c. Essendon d. Richmond 3.What is the city with the greatest population? a. Beijing b. Delhi c. Shanghai d. Karachi 4. Who sang the song Wuthering Heights? a. Madonna b. Kate Bush c. Katy Perry d. Kylie Minogue 5. Who wrote the book Wuthering Heights? a. Emily Bronte b. Agatha Christie c. Charlotte Bronte d. Jane Austen 6. What is the distance from the Earth to the Sun? a. 93 million kilometres b. 149 million kilometres c. 193 million kilometres d. 219 million kilometres 7. What is the collective noun for frogs? a. Croak b. Leap c. Herd d. Army 8. Who succeeded William McMahon as Prime Minister? a. Malcolm Fraser b. Gough Whitlam c. John Gorton d. Bob Hawke 9. What is the heaviest naturally occurring element? a. Plutonium b. Uranium c. Tantalum d. Carbon 10. What is the capital city of Slovakia? a. Bratislava b. Sofia c. Prague d. Zagreb

A STUDY OF CHARACTER

MORE USELESS HISTORICAL INFORMATION

I am righteously indignant; you are annoyed; he is making a fuss about nothing – New Statesman Magazine He was always hovering somewhere, waiting to be offended – Peter Ustinov Some of us are like wheelbarrows, only useful when pushed, and very easily upset – Jack Herbert Watching sex on telly with Mum and Dad, that’s embarrassing. I didn’t even know they knew how to use the camcorder – Jimmy Carr The English instinctively admire any man who has no talent and is modest about it – James Agate Great events make me quiet and calm; it is only trifles that irritate my nerves – Queen Victoria The degree of one’s emotions varies inversely with one’s knowledge of the facts, the less you know the hotter you get – Bertrand Russell I dislike arguments of any kind. They are always vulgar, and often convincing – Oscar Wilde Bores can be divided into two classes; those who have their own particular subject, and those who don’t need a subject – A. A. Milne I am one of those unfortunate people who inspires bores to the greatest flights of art – Edith Sitwell I am not conceited. It is just that I have a fondness for the good things in life and I happen to be one of them – Kenneth Williams A gentleman need not know Latin, but he should at least have forgotten it – Brander Matthews If you are foolish enough to be contented, don’t show it, but grumble with the rest – Jerome K. Jerome Don’t forget about what happened to the man who suddenly got everything he wanted. He lived happily ever after – Roald Dahl Winning is everything. The only ones who remember when you came second are your wife and your dog – Damon Hill Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm – Winston Churchill

We often think that the world we currently live in is a very strange one. However, this information from the past will reassure you that it’s always been a strange world and that humans are basically a strange species.

In the late sixteenth century in Paris, fashionable women never went out in blustery weather without a lightning rod attached to their hats.

In 1900, the third leading cause of death was diarrhoea.

In ancient Egypt, killing a cat was a crime punishable by death.

In medieval England, beer was often served with breakfast.

In the 1700s in London you could purchase insurance against going to hell.

In the 19th century, the British Nave attempted to dispel the superstition that Friday was an unlucky day to embark on a ship. The keel of a new ship was laid on a Friday and was named HMS Friday. She was commanded by Captain Friday and finally went to sea on a Friday. We all know what happened next. Neither the ship nor her crew were ever heard of again.

In Turkey in the 16th and 17th centuries, anyone caught drinking coffee was put to death.

Pirates thought having an earing would improve their eyesight.

The Spanish Inquisition once condemned the entire Netherlands to death for heresy.

The Toltecs, seventh-century native Mexicans, went to battle with wooden swords so as not to kill their enemies. It doesn’t say how many battles they won. I’m guessing probably none.

Vikings used the skulls of their enemies as drinking vessels.

Slaves under the last emperor of China wore pigtails so they could be picked out quickly.

The Chinese ideogram for ‘trouble’ depicts two women living under one roof. Some things never change.

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E-WASTE Recycling Do you ever wonder what to do with your e-waste? E-waste or electronic waste, describes discarded electrical or electronic devices. Troy Beecroft has started a new business (GV Recycle) where he will collect your e-waste and make sure it doesn't just go into landfill. He recycles all electrical items, including IT equipment, telephones, computers, domestic appliances, TVs (No CRT), circuit boards and scrap metal.

Though no drop-off is available during the current pandemic, Troy collects the e-waste with all Covid-19 precautions in place.

Recycling all end-of-life technology, he responsibly and ethically recycles all e-waste.

Though residential pick-ups carry a charge of $10, Troy has waived this fee for Tatura during the current pandemic. If you are in any doubt as to what can be collected by Troy, just phone him on 0488 248 812, and he will be happy to discuss your requirements and you can be assured he will help wherever possible.

- Janice Dreyer

THEY SAID IT COULDN’T BE DONE Somebody said it couldn’t be done, But he with a grin, replied He’d not be the one To say it couldn’t be done, Leastways, not ‘til he’d tried.

So, he buckled right in, with the trace of a grin; By golly, he went right to it.

He tackled ‘The Thing That Couldn’t Be Done’ And he couldn’t do it.

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As the cloud of Covid-19 doggedly remains above us, it is obvious that many in our community are feeling fatigued, overwhelmed or anxious. All of these feelings are a normal response and often brought about by a sense of loss of control. Things just don’t seem to be normal anymore, do they?

Underneath the cloud however, there are those things that have always been there, or perhaps new activities we have taken on which comfort us and help us to feel a little better. Below are some locals who have talked about their challenges and what they are doing to look after themselves and others.

Community Stories Mr B writes that it has been challenging attempting to get vital supplies for work and, if we can source them, being astounded at the preposterous and scandalous price hikes.

He finds that shopping for groceries is a little stressful, especially touching a trolley handle and trying to work-out what is the right thing to do if guidelines are not clear.

On the flip side, Mr B has found many positives during the restricted periods. He lists listening to music loudly, laughing as much as possible, enjoying time at home, working in the garden and on the house (never get enough time for this). Spending quality time with immediate family, walking with the dog and family, playing games and more time for Continuing Education courses (all Zoom based) and being involved in community groups, online. Mr B has been supporting local restaurants, cafes and bakeries by getting take away meals regularly and shopping locally.

Mrs R, who is 81 and lives alone has found herself worrying about younger people, like her grand-daughters, who are embarking on their final year of school. Also, she is concerned about the wellbeing of her friends and other older people in the community who might be living alone or struggling to cope.

Mrs R though, is a doer and always looks for the sunny side. She has a list of 13 friend’s names and their phone numbers on the fridge, and makes a point of ringing them all at least once a fortnight. Her family do not live locally, but stay in touch by phone and email. She also says staying active is important and does some exercise at home gets out for a walk as much as she can.

Mrs J says I am definitely worrying about my mum in aged care and my daughter who is a nurse working in a high risk area. But mum’s home is very good, transparent and constantly updating us and my daughter is smart, wise and careful. There is a constant edge of worry nagging away at me and I phone them all the time to try and allay my worries.

But, at the same time, I think there is reason to believe they will be okay. I have to focus on that, I think.

We very rarely see anybody face-to-face now, on purpose, but we do use Zoom a lot, and FaceTime, as well. I try to stay engaged with the community and family as much as possible and I still work so I have that to focus on. I

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COMMUNITY HOUSE

A Fresh Lick of Paint tried taking up cross stitch again after quite a few years break, but my eyes aren’t what they once were so I may throw in the towel on that idea. My husband and I have also taken up doing jigsaw puzzles together at weekends but he loses patience after a while and leaves me to it. I quite like them so long as they’re only 500-piece ones. They are all pictures of maps of different countries or regions and the world and so on, so that makes the picture interesting as well as having the challenge of the puzzle.

We’re also among the lucky ones to still have our jobs and be able to work from home. For that, I’m grateful.

Mrs B I’m really missing the chance to catch up with my family and head to Melbourne when possible. I’m concerned about going to the supermarket. I wish we had directions up/down on each aisle. It was hard not being able to catch up with my mother. I miss the social contact and sharing a meal with friends and family. This pandemic has bought back memories of my grandparents. Gran was a nurse treating Spanish flu patients and my grandfather came back from the war with

flu and had chest issues which caused his premature death.

I just want everyone to continue to be healthy and stay safe. We now regularly video call our family. Sending lots more texts and emails to friends. The sewing machine has reappeared and taken a bit of beating making boomerang bags and masks. I keep involved through the community house. Part of a team that is trying to let the wonderful town and area that we live in know that someone cares and is there if you need a hand.

Remember, you can always contact Leeane at the Community House if you need a friendly ear or email manager@tatcom.com. au with some of your strategies, which may help someone else. There are lots of support services around including: • Beyond Blue: Phone - 1300 22 4636, www.beyondblue.org.au • Kids Helpline: Phone - 1800 55 1800, https://kidshelpline.com.au/ • Lifeline: Phone: 13 11 14, https://www.lifeline.org.au/

QUIZ answers 1a – Mercury 2c – Essendon 3c – Shanghai (24 million) 4b – Kate Bush 5a – Emily Bronte 6b – 149 million kilometres 7d – Army 8b – Gough Whitlam 9b – Uranium 10a – Bratislava Scoring.

0–2. Struggle Street. This was quite a difficult quiz although I tend to say this every month.

Shame on you if you got question 2 wrong, as I ask this every year. Still, if it helps you feel better about your score then this quiz was exceptionally hard and you did well to score even a couple of points.

3-5. Bland Street. The majority of the population fall into this category. After all, average is both

normal and safe. If you stand out from the crowd you become a tall poppy and we know what happens to them so rejoice in your ordinariness.

6-7. Above Average (sort of). The phrase ‘better than average’ says it all. You’re better than that large lump of humanity floating in the mediocre zone but not quite as good as the cream who have risen to the top.

8-9. Smarty Pants. Congratulations! You’re smarter than 95% of the population. Whether you choose to believe statistic is up to you. Oh, you do believe it. I thought you might. However, it also means you’re not as smart as 5%. Oh, I see. You don’t believe that particular statistic.

10. Genius. Every question correct! Go you!

You may be the only person to have achieved this score. You now have a month to bask in the glory by asking other people how they did on the quiz. However, next month it’s business as usual so gloat while you can.

• 1800 Respect Ph: 1800 737 732. Sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Opening Hours The community house has changed our opening hours. Even though the building may be closed, please do not hesitate to call us any weekday between 9am-3pm and we will be happy to help. We can also set up one on one appointments.

Phone 58 241 315 or email manager@tatcom.com.au. Entry is by the rear entrance on Kerferd Street.

What’s On Masks- We have a supply of fabric masks made by the Boomerang bag sewers $7 each or 3 for $20. We also have some to giveaway to those who may not be able to afford to purchase them, which is one way we can help out!

High Tea Takeaway / Father’s Day Cake Boxes. Just $15 for a selection of 5 scrumptious cakes/slices, beautifully presented in a gift box with your choice of card. Keep an eye out on Facebook for more details Drive through pick up from the childcare carpark Friday, September 4 from 3.00-3:30 pm or Saturday morning 10.00-10:30 pm.

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Helping Hand Community Quilt - Our quilt is coming together, with some beautiful squares having been made. You have until September 1 to make a contribution to the quilt. Please call the Community House if you would like to pick up a blank square or to drop off your creative piece.

The Harvest Table is set up at the back door of the community house. If you have any excess produce or need some lemons, we have plenty to share.

And finally, thank you to Council and John Crawford painters for the splendid job they have done giving the inside of the Community House a fresh lick of paint. It looks great!!

- Leanne Button, Manager

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SHEPP HIRE

Elevated Work Platforms and Scaffolding 66 Mitchell Street Shepparton 03 58 219 139

Open Monday to Friday 7am-5pm and Saturday 8am -12pm.

Offering a delivery service.

Customers to remain in vehicles while being served.