also on-line at www.strathbogie.org
February 2015
Australia Day - About 120 people attended a cool breezy Australia
Day morning at the Strathbogie Hall on Monday morning.
As usual, MC Andrew Townsend delivered a well received welcome
speech emphasising inclusiveness for our community, as well as throwing down a challenge for all to think about creating a community which
has opportunity for our young people so they can return and continue
to enrich our wonderful environment.
The Strathbogie Singers braved the cool, and helped us with the National Anthem, as well as “We Are Australian”. Strathbogie primary
school students Jacob, Ryley and Jack very ably recited the affirmation, as well as local poem “The Pioneers Are Passing” with teacher
Jessica’s help.
Australia Day ambassador Nick Theodossi spoke of his experiences of
a child of immigrant parents growing up in Coburg. His family was locally called the Hardy family as people couldn’t pronounce their actual surname Theodossi as it was too “Hard” to say, thus the Hardy name. He
was excited to attend the Strathbogie Australia Day and commented at
the end to all that it was the best one he had ever been to.
The local Citizen of the Year Toni Down and Junior Citizen Damin
Croxson-McGuinness were both commended for their community spirit.
Toni was nominated for her years of tireless work and contribution to
the community including her role as secretary and treasurer of the Hall
committee, and the president of the Strathbogie Summer Festival and
Art Show. Toni was praised as a bold and generous contributor of her
time, and a force to be reckoned with who asked for no recognition for
her work. Congratulations Toni.
Damin has spent the past few years working in the Active-After-School
program at the Strathbogie primary school. He participated in the Student Leadership school at Marlo in 2010, and was involved in coaching
the Strathbogie 7’s hockey team and Euroa junior hockey teams. He is
also a member of Euroa Hockey Club and represented the Goulburn
Valley in the Country Week Hockey competition. Damin was also in the
Junior CFA in Strathbogie and has played in a band at the VT and Euroa Markets. Damin was also very proud to receive the Shire-wide Australia Day Junior Citizen award at the later Longwood ceremony. Congratulations Damin.
Remember that you, as members of this Tableland community, can
nominate people and events for the Australia Day awards - Junior, Citizen and Event. The nomination period is advertised in the Gazette and
in Tableland Talk usually in October. So put your thinking caps on now
and remember to nominate people and events! It is our event.
After proceedings, lamingtons and cups of tea were served, followed by
a BBQ lunch at the Rec Ground.
After the Strathbogie event, several people travelled down to Euroa to
hear the Australia Day ambassador Garang Dut speak about his life in
South Sudan and journey to his life now as an Australian Citizen and
studying Medicine at the University of Melbourne.
At the Euroa event, Di Mackrell was surprised and thrilled to receive an
Euroa Community Involvement award, and is to be congratulated for
this recognition of her community work. And local junior Eliza Hoare
was also honoured with a Junior Citizen for the Euroa District and
shared the Shire wide award with Damin. Congratulations, Eliza.
What’s on February
7th Feb - 11am - 3pm - Conversations Climate Change and the Strathbogie
Region
First Monday of the month - Over 70’s
lunch at the Hall. Ph Pam 57950000
Second Monday of the month - 7.30pm
STAG meeting at Strathbogie Hall
Every Tuesday - 9.30am Tennis at the
Rec Ground, Strathbogie
Every Tuesday - 10.30am Tai Chi at
the Boho South Hall.
Every Wednesday - Material Girls 10am - Rec Ground - BYO lunch. Newcomers welcome - Ph Jenny Walker
57905111 or Jill Smith 57905159
Every Wednesday - 7.30pm Strathbogie Singing Group - St Andrews
Church - Strathbogie (except in School
Holidays) ph. Di Mackrell 57905241
Every Thursday - 6.30 pm Twilight
Tennis at the Recreation Ground
Every Thursday - 6.00 pm catch up
with friend over a local beer. Recreation
Ground.
Every Friday morning - 9.15am Yoga Strathbogie Hall
Every Second and Fourth Sunday Church service at Strathbogie Church 11.30am
First Wednesday of the month 1.30pm Strathbogie Garden Group.
Contact Wendy 57908523
First & Third Sunday of the Month 4pm SCOFF at the Rec Ground
Every Fourth Sunday 9-11am Friends of the Bridge to Bridge. New
members always welcome.
A Great BBQ at the Rec Ground on
Australia Day - In ideal weather, many
gathered at the Rec to support the CFA. A
big thank you to Sim Ayres (chief cook)
and his committee and other helpers for a
successful fundraiser. Donations and bar
profits exceeded $600 which will go towards the purchase of a much needed
new fire truck for the Tableland.
Specialising in
fireplaces,
feature walls etc.
Contact Mick Frewin
on 0429 055 358
For an obligation free
quote.
Euroa Cinema in
February
ISA Brown
Point of Lay Pullets
STONEMASON
Friendly, laying
hens
Ideal for backyards
$18 each
Phone Bec
57981868
www.freerangehens.com.au
Sat & Sun 31st Jan & 1st Feb “Folies Bergere” (M)
Fri 6th - “Two Days & One Night” (M)
Sat & Sun 7th & 8th - “Nightcrawler” (MA)
Sat & Sun 14th & 15th - “The
Water Diviner” (M)
Sat & Sun 21st & 22nd - “The Hobbit - The
Battle of the Five Armies” (PG)
Sat & Sun 28th & March 1st - “The
Imitation Game” (PG)
If you wish to receive a weekly email update, then send your
details to
[email protected]
Local Electrician Brendan Hurle
Ph 0428518409
Screening Times—Sat 8pm, Sun 4pm. Tickets $10
Strathbogie Engineering
Do you need a
Justice of
the Peace?
For your Fabrication, Machining,
Welding, Servicing and Repairs
Stuart Watts
62 Wonganookah Track,
Marraweeney,
03 5790 8668 or 0416 049 252
Neil Barter
20 Magiltan Dve
57905349
Chris Thomson
‘Aberdeen’
57905340
Advertising Rates - All advertisements for community events and
also buy/swap/sell adverts are
placed free of charge. Advertisements for businesses are $5 per
issue, which is very reasonable.
This funds this newsletter, but still
there are some outstanding accounts. Please email
[email protected]
Ross Walker
Brookleigh Rd
57905111
Boho
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Bottled beer and tastings
available at the
Euroa Farmers Market
Strathbogie Recreation Ground
All bookings are to be made with
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31st January,
14th & 28th February,
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Deadline for February edition - 25th February. Email: [email protected], ph 57905203, post PO,
Strathbogie, or leave contributions at the Strathbogie Store. The TT team.
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STRATHBOGIE TABLELAND ACTION GROUP
STAG has produced a draft Streetscape Plan and is seeking feedback and comments from members of the
community. The plan can be viewed on the community website (www.strathbogie.org) and a hard copy is
available at the store. Feedback can be sent to STAG, C/- Post Office, Strathbogie or emailed to a member of
the Streetscape sub-committee: Doug Watson ([email protected]), Toni Down
([email protected]) or Brendon Rowe ([email protected]) by Friday 6th February.
Two committee members met with the Shire's CEO early in December and discussed a range of issues including:
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the safety of the designated Neighbourhood Safer Place
the quality of some roads, dangerous intersections, fuel loads on roadsides and the damage being caused
by log trucks to roads on the Tableland
the need to complete the safe walking track from Magilton Drive to the Spring Creek footbridge
the need for a simplified version of the Shire's annual budget
the fact that, despite significant rate increases, the Shire does not have a full-time By-laws Officer, Land
Management Officer or Environmental Officer.
As volunteers within our community will be aware, the Shire has decided not to continue as a provider of Aged
Care Services from 1 July 2015. These services will be delivered by a new provider appointed by the relevant
government(s) from which they are funded. STAG will continue to monitor any effect this may have on our
community and, in particular, the Over Seventies Lunches.
The Shire will be holding a meeting at Strathbogie (between 2pm and 3.30pm in the hall) to explore and discuss
the opportunities for walking, cycling and equine trails and the potential for tourism development in the area. If
you would like to attend you should register with Clair Hahnel, on 5795 0000 or
[email protected] If you are unable to attend but wish to have input this may be sent to
STAG, C/- Strathbogie Post Office or [email protected].
At a meeting last year of representatives from Strathbogie Shire Action Groups, council advised that it would
sponsor a member of the community to attend the Fairley Leadership Program in 2015.
Participants are exposed to more than 120 leaders from all sectors including politics, business, industry, sport,
not for profit and community. In doing so, they explore issues and opportunities for the region and consider
leadership styles and attributes, ethics and values. Seminars include topics such as health, education, water,
regional development, indigenous issues, small towns, the arts and agriculture, and participants are also given
some training in competencies such as board governance, public speaking and media skills.
STAG is delighted that its nominee, Andrew Townsend, has been accepted into the program. We would like to
thank Council for providing this opportunity for a member of our community and wish Andrew every success in
the program.
STAG meetings are held on the second Monday of the month commencing at 7.30pm in the hall.
Garage Sale
Saturday 14th &
Sunday 15th March
8am to 7pm
Everything must go….
Over 54 years of goodies!
Tools, sundries, fencing gear, garden tools, rabbit traps, timber,
electric recliner, books, videos,
tapes, collection LP records, linen,
clothes, baby goods, kitchenware,
furniture, table and chairs,
and lots more
36 Nicholls Lane, Strathbogie (off
Jukes Rd).
Violin and Viola Lessons
Kate Delahunty is offering lessons teaching
children in violin & viola.
Please phone 0412790589
This newsle
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contained in contribuons. Readers are reminded that all contribuons
MUST bear the name and address of the writer.
A reminder that Tableland Talk is
a community newsletter run by a
volunteer group. As such, we
would appreciate it if all invoices
for advertising are paid in full,
and promptly.
A comment overheard the
other day from visitors to
the area:
“Is that a small shopping
mall being built on top of
the hill at Kelvin View?”
Huntley Farm Roses
NOW OPEN
Wednesday—Sunday
9.30am—4.30pm
Nursery, Farm Shop and Display Gardens
TEA ROOMS OPEN
Morning & afternoon tea, & light lunches
15 Main Street, Strathbogie
Telephone: 0429 149 173
First Aid for
Snake Bite
Just a reminder about
first aid for snake bite.
The bandaging is recommended to be done the opposite way to what
most people would assume. Check it out online
if in doubt.
And beware of bird netting if it has been lying
around on the ground, the snakes can go in but
not back out, so they become trapped.
FIRST AID
♦ try and stay as still as possible
♦ call 000
♦ if possible, apply a non adhesive dressing
over the bite site. (it may trap some venom
and it could be used to identify the bite site.
♦ immobilise the limb using a roller bandage.
Start at the fingers or toes firmly winding the
bandage up the limb as far as possible (to
the armpit or groin)
♦ check fingers and toes for adequate circulation, check capillary refill.
The venom moves through the lymphatic system, so the idea of the compression bandage is
to compress the lymphatic nodes, which reduces the flow of venom through the lymphatic system.
This info is from the reference text of the last
First Aid Course I did.
Dana Coleman
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Eagles - In the December issue, we asked if people had
seen many eagles around. These are your responses:
13th December - About two weeks ago, I saw about 5 wedgies all together circling my property. Was guessing adults
with young. I usually have wedgies flying over every day.
Have not seen any since the mentioned sighting. Two weeks
ago I sadly lost a ewe, possibly to snake bite, I left the carcass out for the Eagles, but have only seen foxes. Not much
left now. (13.12.14) Cheers Marilyn
27th December - Saw your inquiry into sightings of wedgetails. We live west of Violet Town on one of the first foothills
near the quarry. And also have not seen a wedgetail for quiet some time. Which is strange, because its not uncommon
to see several at any one time gliding on the thermals above
our hill. But today I’m pleased to say I spotted a female
which I hope was hunting rabbits, hopefully the rest of the
gang are not far away both hear, and closer to you. (Jerome)
10th January - we were admiring 2 pair of wedge tails circling over our house - next door to Tubbs Hill in Longwoodtwo days ago (about the 8th January). They were close
enough to clearly hear their vocalizations. Regards Kristen &
Brae. PS We have a very healthy flock of blue wrens here
too
And finally a photo
from Judith taken of
one of a pair of eagles seen regularly
at her place on
Tames Rd. Photo
taken on 27th December.
Strathbogie Voices - Conversations Monthly in 2015
7th Feb - Conversations: Climate Change and the Strathbogie Region - Professor David Karoly, Uni of Melbourne.
21st March - Local Government and Sustainability - Winsome McCaughey, Mike Hill (formerly Mayor of Moreland
City Council), Lorna Pitt (formerly councillor Melbourne
City Council), Janet Bolitho (former chair of the Local Sustainability Accord with the Labor Govt (State))
11th April - What Does Climate Change Have to do With
My Superannuation? Bob Welsh (formerly CEO VicSuper).
All sessions 11am to 3pm at the Flour Mill, Euroa.
For more info and to book tickets see:
www.strathbogievoices.com.au
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●All types of building
The
Weekend
Local
Euroa’s local gourmet speciality
store. A quirky shop where you
can relax over a great coﬀee or
light lunch and browse our impressive range of produce from
the Strathbogie Ranges and surrounds.
Our ever expanding stock reﬂects the diversity of food produced in our region by passionate & commi0ed people.
Open 7 days from 9.30am to 4.00pm.
Phone 0427 905 227 or email:
[email protected]
Visit us on facebook
SWANPOOL CINEMA
Fri (Jan 30th)-Sun (Feb 1st) - “Folies Bergère” (M)
& “In Bloom” (M)
Fri 6th to Sun 8th Feb - “Force Majeure” (M)
& “Much Ado About Nothing” (M)
Fri 13th - “To Have and Have Not” (PG)
Sat 14th to Sun 15th - “Before I Go to Sleep” (MA)
& “Chef” (M)
Fri 20th to Sun 22nd - “My Old Lady” (PG)
& “The Love Punch” (PG)
Sun 22nd - 1.30pm - “The Love Punch” (PG)
Fri 27th to Sun 1st - “The Young & Prodigious
T S Spivet” (M) & “Particle Fever” (M)
Screentimes Fri & Sat 7.30pm, and Sun 5pm.
CRANES CARPET CARE
If you would like to read the violet
town village voice contact Terry
Frewin at [email protected] to
get an emailed copy each month,
or it can be read on-line
at www.viole0own.org.au
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health, healing and wellness in body mind and spirit.
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Carpet DRYcleaning, Drapes, Upholstery
Residential & Commercial
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Fire working bee - Creightons Creek - Four Tableland
residents joined about 25 volunteers for a working bee at
Mark Radford’s property ‘Bunnyong’ on the LongwoodGobur Rd in Creighton’s Creek. Mark has approx. 600
acres and the fire burnt through his whole property destroying virtuall all the fences and all fodder. Luckily they
managed to save the house, shearing shed, yards and all
their stock.
All wire and netting was taken out of fences and rolled,
and steel posts pulled out. It was amazing how much
work was done in just one day, and Mark is very grateful
to those who volunteered their time. We also really enjoyed the day.
Blaze Aid is working in the area, and volunteers are welcome. Contact the Blaze Aid Coordinator for the Longwood fire Barry Thompson: Ph 0488 018 624, [email protected]
Changes to Aged Care Service Delivery
As many readers are aware, there is a proposed
change to the delivery of Aged Care Services in the
Shire of Strathbogie. Helen Peters, on behalf of the
community and STAG, contacted Caroline Wallis
(Manager Community Development) in early December. Caroline’s responses to Helen’s queries are in
italics.
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Aged Care Services are currently funded by
Commonwealth and State governments and
subsidised by the Shire – Yes that is correct. The majority of the Home and Community
Care (HACC) funding is State government. We
understand that the State will continue to fund
under 65 year olds who do not qualify for the
National Disability Insurance Scheme when it is
rolled out, however this is not yet confirmed by
the Department of Health. The Commonwealth
funds packages of care, however it will take
over funding for HACC from 1 July 2015 for
over 65 year olds.
provision of these services is coordinated by
the Shire – the Council has a contract to deliver
HACC services that expires on 30 June
2015. Council has decided at its meeting on 18
November 2014 that it will not extend its contract beyond that date. The funding departments will apply their processes to select new
providers.
the Shire has advised the Government funding
departments that it will cease to deliver these
services from 1 July 2015 at which time a new
provider will be appointed by the relevant government(s) – see above point.
the Shire will communicate with volunteers and
provide them with a consent form to enable
their details to be forwarded to the new provider – all registered volunteers have received a
letter announcing Council’s decision and this
will be followed up with another letter once we
know who the new provider(s) is/are and volunteers can have their contact details passed onto the new provider(s) if they give their consent. A consent form will go with that letter for
this purpose. Council will not supply their details without their consent. If they choose, they
can contact the provider(s) themselves to discuss opportunities for volunteering. Council will
still have volunteer opportunities in a range of
other council-run activities.
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the Shire will continue to provide financial support to several citizens groups and maintain
their buildings - council currently provides
$2000 per senior citizen group for activities. The 15/16 budget is being formulated at
the moment. I cannot pre-empt what Council
will decide is in or out of the budget, however at
this point in time I don’t expect that these
grants would not be funded. As far as I am
aware, the Department of Health funding received for maintenance of the centres will continue despite Council’s decision to exit HACC
service delivery – however this will need confirmation with the Department. I am expecting to
meet with the Department regional management representatives prior to Christmas.
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The community is very keen to ensure that support continues for the Over 70's lunch which is
held monthly in Strathbogie. As a more remote
area of the Shire our older residents are not
able to access the range of services (such as
Meals on Wheels, etc.) which are provided in
the larger centres of Violet Town, Euroa and
Nagambie. This concern must be passed on to
the new provider. – yes I will raise the concerns
with the new provider(s) as I am aware that the
luncheons across the whole Shire are very
popular activities.
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Given that our rates have continually increased
to make us one of the most highly rated areas
in the State, it would be of further concern if
services are also being withdrawn. It would also be interesting to know the percentage of
support the Shire makes to the overall Aged
Care budget and where these funds are to go
in the next budget. I have passed on your
question about the budget to my Director.
We thank Helen for making enquiries, and await
more information from Council.
Stargazing in Strathbogie
Feb 23
Feb 22
Feb 21
Venus
Mars
W
The view looking West from Strathbogie just after sunset for the last half of
Februay, showing the position of Venus and Mars.
Information from Australian Sky & Telescope (David Joyce)
150 poppies. These will help to aim to achieve the
100,000.
Any shade of red can be used and patterns can be collected from the Library Administration building at 79 Benalla Road Shepparton or by contacting Anne Tomietto,
5832 1622, [email protected], or visiting the 5000
poppies blog at 5000poppies.wordpress.com.
Poppies can be dropped off at the Library Administration building and must be delivered to us by Saturday
28 February 2015. They can also be dropped off at the
Euroa Library prior to 21st Feb.
There is no fee but contributors are asked to provide
their own materials.
The aim of the project is to plant a massive field of
handmade poppies in Fed Square Melbourne on Anzac
Day 2015 as a visual tribute to Australian servicemen
5000 Poppies Project - Calling all Crafty People! GV and women for more than a century of service in all
Library seeks knitted poppies for the 5000 poppies pro- wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.
ject.
Opening Hours - Euroa Library is now open all day
The library service joined the campaign last year and
the project is a community tribute of respect and reevery Tuesday to Friday from 10.00am to 5.30pm. Premembrance for Anzac Day 2015. We are inviting all
viously, the library has closed for lunch from 12.30pm to
crafters to keep creating poppies by hand. Poppies can 1.30pm. With additional staffing the library service is
be knitted, crotcheted, felted or sewn from any materi- now open all day every Tuesday to Friday, and also
al.
Saturday morning. The library no longer closes over the
The 5000 poppies campaign is aiming for 100,000 pop- lunch hour.
pies. As of November 2014, 52,000 poppies had been For more information contact Anne Tomietto 5832 1622
received.
or [email protected]
So far the Goulburn Valley library has received over
EUROA LIBRARY NEWS
Share Your Story Writing Competition
Starts 5 January and ends 28 February 2015
Share your yarn, story or poem. Open to all ages.
Writing can include your memories, reflections, your
experiences during celebration and disaster, or tell us
how life, towns and communities have changed in the
GV.
Entries close 28 February 2015. Please send your story
to [email protected]
PO BOX 632 Shepparton Vic 3630 or hand in at your
local library
Prizes include book packs, vouchers, and certificates.
Pick up your entry form from any library branch or visit
our website www.gvrlc.vic.gov.au
February 2015
What a great cool start to the 2015 school year, normally we’re dripping puddles by now—let’s hope February is also kind to us.
Two new arrivals at our school this year. Firstly we warmly welcome Ms Eaddie who will be taking the 3-6
room as well as coordina#ng welfare across the campuses. Welcome to Strathbogie Helen! A very big
thanks to Sonia for sending in a luscious welcome back, and welcome to Helen, cake for us all to enjoy—
spoilt we are indeed!
Our other new arrival is a lovely young man by the name of Wade who is our only preppie this year;
Wade’s se0ling in well and making friends fast. A big welcome to our school to Wade and his mum &
dad, hope you enjoy your #me here with us at our special school!
STRATHBOGIE END OF YEAR BREAK UP EVENING AT THE HALL
Grade 6 Gradua;on at
The Parish, Violet Town
Kate, Mr Spencer,
Jacob, Princess & Ryley
Our very best wishes go with
you Jacob and Ryley!
2014 ﬁnished oﬀ with a big splash at the
Violet Town pool with the Peranbin end of
year pool party.