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Omeoshire Lions Club News Sheet Page 1
OMEO REGION
NEWS SHEET
29th April 2015
400 printed
AN OMEOSHIRE LIONS CLUB PROJECT
SERVING ENSAY, SWIFTS CREEK, OMEO. BENAMBRA, DINNER PLAIN.
NEWSHEET ENQUIRIES:
Email: [email protected]
Phone : 5159 1515 ….. www.omeo.org.au
Post: P.O. Box 182 Omeo 3898
Medical Services for Omeo Region
Please note if you need an ambulance ring 000
Doctor Lesley Cadzow will be at the Medical Centre
until Friday the 1st of May 2015
Omeo Medical Centre session times :
Monday
9.00am – 12.00pm 2.00pm – 5.30pm
Wednesday 9.00am – 12.00pm 2.00pm – 5.30pm
Thursday
9.00am – 12.00pm
Friday
9.00am – 12.00pm
Appointments can be made through Omeo Medical Centre
on 5159 0140 for Omeo Clinic. There will be AFTER HOURS
CLINICS held r egular ly most weekends on Sunday after noons/evenings, entry is via ODH Outpatients. For appointments
and specific time of clinics please call the Omeo Medical Centre
on 51590140 before 12 noon Friday, otherwise Omeo District
Health on 51590100. All outreach service appointments can
continue to be made through Swifts Creek Bush Nursing Centre
on 5159 4210 and Ensay Community Health Centre on
5157 3215. Session times as follows:Ensay CHC
Tuesday
10.00am– 12.00pm
Swifts Creek
Tuesday
1.00pm – 4.30pm
Thursday
2.00pm – 4.00pm
District Diary
Wednesday 29th
Omeo to Bright Bus Service depart ..8.30am ..arrive 11.00am
Bright to Omeo Bus Service depart..1.20pm . arrive 3.30pm
Gym Class Swifts Creek Hall ................... 5.00pm – 6.00pm
Karate Class Swifts Creek Hall ............................... 5.00pm
30th
Thursday
Swifts Creek & Ensay Playgroup .............. 10.30 to 12.00pm
Omeo Opportunity Shop ............................. 12.30 to 3.30pm
Men’s Shed Open ........................................ 10.00 –2.00pm
Friday
1st
Omeo to Bright Bus Service depart ..8.30am ..arrive 11.00am
Bright to Omeo Bus Service depart..1.20pm . arrive 3.30pm
Joker Poker Benambra Hotel Jackpot ................. $1755.00
LifeBall Netball Courts Swifts Creek...................... 11.00am
Rhyme Time at the Shire Offices .............10.30am-11.00am
Joker Poker Golden Age Jackpot ............................$1188.00
Football Training …..Juniors 4.30pm …...... Seniors 6.30pm
Dyson & Long Optometrist ODH
Saturday 2nd
AA. meeting 1st Saturday of month, CFA rooms ...... 2.00pm
Omeo Opportunity Shop .............................. 12.30 –3.30pm
Benambra Angling Club Presentation Night Rec Res 6.30pm
Sunday
3rd
******************************************* Catholic Church Communion Swifts Crk .................9.30am
OMEO GOLF CLUB LUCKY NUMBERS
11. McAlpine family … David (Juddy) Smith
30. Leonie Pendergast … David (Juddy) Smith
SNAPDRAGON’S JOKE
A sailor came home from a year-long deployment only to
find his wife with a new born baby. Furious,
he was determined to track down the father to
extract revenge.
"Was it my friend Sam?" he demanded.
"No!" his weeping wife replied.
"Was it my friend Jim then?" he asked.
"NO!" she said even more upset.
"Well, which one of my no-good friends did this then?
" he yelled.
"Don't you think I have any friends of my own?"
she screamed.
Catholic Church Communion Omeo ........................9.00am
Catholic Church Communion Benambra ........... 9.30am
Anglican Church Holy Communion Benambra ........9.30am
Omeo Rodeo Association meeting Rec Res ............. 2.00pm
Monday 4th
Omeo to Bright Bus Service depart ..8.30am ..arrive 11.00am
Bright to Omeo Bus Service depart..1.20pm . arrive 3.30pm
Tuesday 5th
Men’s Shed Open .
.................... 10.00 –2.00pm
NB. It's much better to do good in a way that no
oneknows anything about it.
Amicus.
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Packer’s
High Country Horse Riding
See some of Victoria’s remote high
country on horseback, from a few hours
to several days out on the High Plains.
Based at Anglers Rest, there are horses
and tracks to suit all standards of riders.
Bookings essential
www.horsetreks.com
[email protected]
Phone : 5159 7241
SUBSCRIBERS PLEASE NOTE:
All articles for the Newssheet should be in by
12.00 noon on the Monday before publication.
Prices for Newssheet Ads are as follows :
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Please state what size ad you require
Phone/fax 5159 1515
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FoodWorks Omeo
Ph: 51591210
Fax: 51591448
Trading Hours
6.30am to 7.00pm Monday to Friday
6.30am to 6.00pm Saturday
8.00am to 6.00pm Sunday
* Extended Trading Hours During
Holiday Seasons.
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Gluten Free products available
Special orders welcome
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Contract Fencer
Omeo Region
Own design and self manufactured Gal
Steel Strainer and Stay Assemblies that Stay
two ways. No Dropping gates. Many fence
designs available to suit you needs using all
steel materials or a cheaper version with poly
droppers, all with or without electricity.
Contract prices available.
Contact Tim 5157 3355
SWAN REACH LIME
Tim Lancaster
0427 046 956
AH/Fax 03 5157 1625
Email: [email protected]
BENAMBRA GENERAL STORE
and POST OFFICE
Family Owned and Operated Ph:51599209 Fax:51599261
Trading Hours
7:30am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday
8:00am to 4:00pm Saturday
9:00am to 4:00pm Sunday
Public Holidays as per Sunday hours
SELLING: Fuel (ULP/Diesel Winter Mix)– LPG –
Newspapers – Maps – Ice – Post Cards-Fishing Tackle –
Scrubbies – Slushies – Snacks/Drinks DVD Hire –
Machine Embroidery
Now agents for Elders Farm Supplies
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Trees,
LANCASTERS EARTH PTY LTD
Gardens & Firewood.
Posi -Track
TONY : 51 599 350.. . 0423 512 426
WORKS WERE OTHERS CAN’T
AGRICULTURE & EARTHMOVING
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Hay Baling
Power Harrowing
Tip Truck
Chain Trenching
Augers
Slasher / Brushcutter
6 in 1 Angle tilt blade
CONTACT Brett Lancaster
0427 571 572
M.J.S.
OMEO EARTHWORKS
PTY LTD.
Give Marty, Neil or Rohan a call
to discuss your earthmoving needs.
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TRUCK & TRAILER
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EXCAVATOR
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BACKHOE
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BULLDOZER
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BOBCAT
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WATER CART
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FLOAT
Phone : 03 5159 1343
Mob : 0428 514 254
0427 593 898
[email protected]
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Insured, Licenced, ABN.
Qualified Reliable & Trustworthy
All Garden Maintenance :
From Trees to Weeds. Qualified
Tree Lopper / Climber.
Firewood. Cut to size & stacked
Yard Cleanups Rubbish Removal
Shed Cleanouts.
Gutter Cleaning
Holiday Garden & Pet Care
Xtra pair of hands
* If it isn’t written here *
just ask.
NO JOB TOO SMALL
Groups and Pension discounts.
Yes we will travel anywhere.
Quotes & Inquiries are Free.
Hairmoda
Located: Cuckoo Clock Shop,
Business Hours
Tuesday - Friday
9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm
“Mother’s Day is Sunday
10 May and we have a range of
customised gift packs for that
special Mum. Come in and see
what we have.”
. Gift Vouchers Available
For appointments
Phone : 5159 1667
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Omeo/Benambra
Football Netball Club
SWIFTS CREEK BUSH NURSING CENTRE INC.
Supported by funding from the Commonwealth and
Victorian Governments under the HACC program
WEEKLY UPDATE
Ladies, don’t forget your 2 yearly Pap smear.
Contact the Bush Nurse
to make an appointment now
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17 McMillan Street
EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: 03 5159 4361
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Maureen’s
Mobile Massage
Qualified Masseur - Sports & Relaxation
Available, in Omeo or Mobile
Sundays Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays
Afternoons & Evenings
By Appointment
Please Phone Maureen : 0488 088 267
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FOR SALE
4 DUCKLINGS
(SEX NOT KNOWN)
$5.00 EACH. And 3 silky Roosters 1
white & fluffy the others 2 very
colourful. Need a good home otherwise
they’re beheaded FREE
Call Karen 51591462
or John 0497171116
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Social Events so far....May 9thLeigh Tomas, formerly of "Super Sonic", will
come and entertain us.
July 25th-Murder Mystery night-theme to be
announced… So keep these dates free, there
will be more to come, everyone welcome.
. Remember Thursday night teas have started
again as well! Come along for a nice
home cook meal and good company.
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LAKE OMEO RESERVE
A PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE
LAKE OMEO RESERVE
WILL BE HELD AT BENAMBRA
C.F.A. SHED ON MONDAY THE 11th
OF MAY AT 7.30pm
ALL WELCOME
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OMEO RODEO
A general meeting of Omeo Rodeo
Association Inc will be held on Sunday
3 May at 2:00 pm at the Omeo
Rec Reserve All interested persons
invited to attend and give feedback on
the recent rodeo.
Further info: John Stubbs – Secretary
0427 003 157
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SnoGum Accounts & Books
555 High ForestRoad Omeo,
GLENDA’S HOUSE
CLEANING SERVICES
ph 0432 715 511
ARE YOU PAYING ACCOUNTANT’S RATES FOR
BOOKKEEPER’S SKILLS?
Get your Accounts ready for year end at an affordable rate.
Bookkeeping and accounts prepared at a reasonable rate.
Let SnoGum do your Accounts & Books At SnoGum,
I am familiar with bookkeeping and accounts programs
Quick Books, MYOB, Excel, and many others, or you may
want a system that is custom made for your business.
We can explore the options that would be right for you.
Call Beck today on 0432 715 511 and discuss how
SnoGum Accounts & Books can help you.
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Ironing
Windows
Ovens
Fridge & Freezers
and more ! reliable service
Cheap rates … Call anytime
Mobile : 0408 309 953
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East Gippsland Shire Council
GRANTS PROGRAM
East Gippsland Shire Grants Program Round One 2015/2016
Opens Wednesday 6 May and closes Wednesday 1 July at 4pm.
The East Gippsland Shire Grants Program offers the following grant programs; Community
Grants, Arts and Heritage and Regional and District Event Sponsorship (RADES).
The East Gippsland Shire Grants Program provides funding opportunities for the East Gippsland Shire
area. It aims to support local community based groups, organisations, services and in some categories,
individuals (eg artists).
Through its grants programs, the Shire supports a wide range of services and innovative activities that
strengthen our communities, build pathways to environmental sustainability and health and foster
cultural diversity, the arts, strong local economies and knowledge communities
All grant applications must now be submitted online using a new grants management program
called Smartygrants.
This is going to make applying for a grant so much easier and the grants officers will be available to
support any applicants through this transition.
A series of Smartygrants Community Grant Writing Workshops are being held in the locations listed
below. If you would like to know more about the new application process or if you need some hints for
writing a grant, please come along.
The grant officers’ responsible for all three grant programs will be in attendance; Ruth Fitzclarence,
Andrea Court and Stephen Kleinitz.
There are limited places so please RSVP to Ruth Fitzclarence,
Community Support Planner on 5153 9500.
Date
Venue
Session
Monday 11/05
Mallacoota Service Centre70 Maurice Avenue-Mallacoota
Omeo Library Business Centre179 Day Street-Omeo
Buchan Neighbourhood House6 Centre Road- Buchan
Bonang Hall
12:00pm- 2:00pm
Tuesday 19/05
Monday 25/05
Wednesday 27/05
11:00am-1:30pm
10:30am-12:30pm
12:00pm- 2:00pm
Please visit the council website for more information:
Website:
www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au under About Us-Council Grants
Late applications will not be accepted.
For more information: Ruth Fitzclarence, Community Support Planner 5153 9500.
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Tech Savvy Seniors –
Introduction to Tablets (Android)
Omeo Library
Monday, 11 May 2015
10.00am – 12.30pm
In this workshop, you will learn how to navigate the web using a tablet device.
You will learn the differences between a PC and a tablet and how the two can
work together. You’ll also learn how to start up programs on your tablet,
connect wirelessly to the internet and how to navigate using a virtual keyboard.
Tech Savvy Seniors – Introduction to iPads
Omeo Library
Monday, 11 May 2015
Time 1.00pm – 3.30pm
In this workshop, you will learn how to navigate the web using a iPad. You will learn the
differences between a PC and an iPad and how the two can work together.
You’ll also learn how to start up programs on your iPad, connect wirelessly to
the internet and how to navigate using a virtual keyboard.
Bookings are essential. Phone 5152 4225.
FOR SALE!!
BUILDING,
RENOVATION AND HOME
OREGON BEAMS- 200 X 50: 29 LENGTHS
@ 4.2(122 L/M)- $800
TILES: 11 BOXES NEW (still in boxes)
Coral Grey TILES- 330mmx330m: 1 box covers
1.44 sqm: $25 per box
TILES: 17 BOXES NEW (still in boxes)
White 150mmx150mm tiles: 1 box covers1 sqm:
$15 per box.
WORK STATION with Built-in Filing Cabineton Casters: Nice piece of furniture in Great
Condition: $150 O.N.O
LARGE 2 SEATER QUALITY COUCH/FOLD
OUT SOLID LARGE DOUBLE BED: $100
PUNCHING BAG: Jim Bradley: hardly used:
$120
CROSS TRAINER: Exercise Bike/Resistance
Trainer- Health Master with LCD display
(heart rate/BP /calories burnt etc) $ 130
Contact : Shep 0428115233 or Andrea 0428115233
To whom it may concern
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SCRUBBY CREEK
Property and private road
will be closed for the next
month due to a Gathering
being held on the property
of the ‘Rainbow Tribe‘
about 150 people.
The road through
Scrubby Creek is not a
public road but only a road
of convenience through
private land.
Regards Trevor….
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DYSON&LONG
Mothers Day
- Kids Competition
Cameron Dyson — Kenneth Long
Sunday 10th May
OMEO HOSPITAL
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From 9.00 to 11.00am at the
Livingstone Park pool
Prizes & Games
Weigh in fish at the Club Rooms
by 12.00pm
Free Roast Lunch for
Mothers Day
BEST OF
ANGLING LUCK!
Optometrists
Will be visiting
On Friday May the 1
Subject to booking numbers
Eye examinations and
Spectacle dispensing available
Eye examinations
Bulk billed to Medicare
Phone for appointments...
5152 1668
Benambra Neighbourhood House
34 Gibbo st PO Box 203
BENAMBRA Vic 3900
Email: [email protected]
Phone : 51599208 Fax: 51599376
ABN 51012209248
Term Two:
Basic Computers: Monday 27th of April from 10am cost $5 (fortnightly)
Card Making Class: Monday 18th May from 10am cost $10 ( every 3rd Monday of the month)
General Education class: Tuesday 21st April from 1.30pm - 3.30pm cost $5 (weekly)
Gentle Exercise class: Tuesday 21st April from 9.30 @ Benambra Primary School cost Gold coin
(weekly)
NEW CLASSES
Basic Floral arrangement Class: 4 week beginner course starting Tuesday 12th May 10am Cost
is $40. Materials will be provided but please bring secateurs/scissors and flowers or foliage.
Zentangle: Yoga for the mind. Starting Thursday the 30th April cost is $5. Materials provided
Sunday Crafters: Starting on Sunday the 3rd of May from 1pm cost $10 ( Monthly) This class will
include card making and scrap booking. Feel free to bring something your working or come along
and learn some new techniques.
if you are interested in anything or even if there is something that is not offered. We are happy to
help.
Please contact Kate Faithfull at the House on 5159 9208
Opening times Monday - Thursday 9.00am - 3.30pm
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Early Years in the High Country Update
Capital Works in Omeo for Early Childhood integrated service.
The High Country Early Years Action group is pleased to announce that the concept plan we have
developed has successfully led to us being the recipient of Capital Works Funding for a New Early
Learning Facility. The funding will be made up of $646,500 State Government Funding and $215,000
Federal Government Funding. This facility will be located on the grounds of Omeo Primary School.
We are working closely with the Department of Education and Training on this process.
Play Based Learning
Kathy Walker of Early Life Foundations was approached to deliver a professional development
workshop in the 2nd Term on 23rd April, 2014. This full day PD focused on play based education within
the early years. The HCEYAG focused promoted training opportunities and ensured that staff could
participate in the training. The training was well attend with 61 professionals participating,
approximately 45 from the High Country. The High Country Action Group received a small amount
of funding through Communities for Children East Gippsland to enable professionals outside of the
High Country to participate in this opportunity.
Follow up sessions involving one on one sessions and a twilight workshop have been conducted in
October and November 2014 . The facilitator was available until October and November 2014 for this
follow up work to take place.
We will continue this work in 2015.
Strategic Plan Development
The High Country Early Years Action group has engaged a consultant Wayne Craig to assist us in
developing a Strategic Plan for the next stage of our work. He will commence working with us in
Term 2 of 2015.
Wayne will work with leaders/representatives from services around a draft strategic plan.
There is a sense of urgency around change given the development of the new facility
The Strategic Plan will include.
Vision and Values
Key improvement strategies
Actions and timelines
Key Areas for Focus may include:
Teaching and Learning
Leadership: There is leadership in play based learning across all services and service managers
with consistent messages and support.
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Pedagogy: Our services in the High Country offers a play based educational program that is informed
by best practice.
Readiness: Have agreed benchmarks and strategies across all services around child
development in line with the National Quality Framework for Education and Care,
Early Years Learning Framework and the Victorian Early Years Learning Framework
to guide our curriculum.
Emotional intelligence: All our services provide an environment where children
develop a strong sense of identity, connect with and contribute to their world, have a strong sense of
wellbeing and are confident involved learners who can effectively
communicate, through developing the emotional intelligence of our staff.
Staff Development: Educators in the High Country reflect and commit to ongoing
improvement, so that their skills and knowledge are constantly being challenged
and updated. Leadership
Parent /Community engagement
Culture: Across the High Country we have a vision and values around early years
education and we all model the associated behaviours and actions and high expectations of all members
of the Early Years Community.
Family support: We have agreed consistent strategies for inclusion, parenting support and communication with families based on ‘Family Focused Practice Principles’.
There is consistent collaboration and communication between services to support
children and families to tailor support to individual needs of each child and family.
The Learning Environment
Learning environment: Our in indoor and outdoor learning environments promote a sense of wonder,
exploration, investigation and interest in a rich range of materials,
resources and opportunities in which the child can engage. It is child centred and
reflects the child is the most important part of the environment.
For further information please Contact Pauline Canfield (Swifts Creek P-12 School)
on (03)5152 4267 or Margaret Thornton (East Gippsland Shire) on 51539500