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Poolsxx open for business PAGE 2 EUROA, Nagambie, Violet Euroa’s place Town and Avenel public swimming pools opened last of last resort week, just in time for the latest spell of very hot weather, much to the delight of local children. Ready for a great season ahead the council-owned swimming pools are open from 1pm through to 7pm daily, and 12 noon to 7pm during the summer school holidays. These times may be expanded on hotter days from 1pm through to 9pm. The pools will be closed Christmas Day. Pictured at the Euroa pool are lifeguards Geoff Brooks and Chantelle Brodie. PAGE 3 PHOTO: Dale Mann Shop local Helping shine a light on and win living with a disability INTERNATIONAL Day of People with Disability was Ű celebrated all over the world Inspiration duo help smash down barriers with youth last week and Euroa Second- GAINING ary College students were for- PAGE 5 tunate enough to get a deeper BY GRACE PERSPECTIVE: insight into what it means to EVANS Euroa Secondary students came live with a disability. gevans@ Bid farewell Strathbogie Shire Council nemedia.com.au together with ADAC committee came to- representatives to Justus gether with Valley Sport to “It helps them be exposed to from Disability Sport present Lincoln Budge and it and realise we are just nor- and Recreation Sam Bramham from Disability mal people and we don’t have Victoria to discuss Sport and Recreation Victoria. to be hidden or avoided or they what it means to Year 10 and 8 students lis- don’t have to be scared of ap- live with a disability. tened to both Lincoln and proaching us,” Mr Budge said. Pictured are (back, Sam’s stories and were given “I like to be able to show from left) Ladelle the opportunity to ask ques- the kids that anything is Nanson, Annabel tions in an open forum. achievable regardless of your Gall, Ben O’Conner; The pair shared very dif- circumstances.” (front) Zali Greasley, ferent stories of their lives Living with a prosthetic Lincoln Budge and growing up and the constant leg has made Mr Bramham’s Molly Redfern. struggles and stigma’s that story a different one, but he “Hopefully they take away learning the ropes in wheel- playing the game, they kind of still surround disabled people. said he still feels like talking that knowledge home and chair basketball and AFL. forget about the disability side Mr Budge, who is in wheel- about disability is considered then feel comfortable to talk Mr Budge said the games of it,” he said. chair and has been for 11 a “taboo topic.” about with their family and really help to break down the “I see a change almost in- years, said the aim of the day “We try and smash down friends.” barrier of inclusion and just stantly in the way they will PAGE 24 is to celebrate and show the those barriers through educat- The kids were also able to knowing that everyone can get approach me after that. kids there are people who live ing the kids and make them gain a physical understand- involved and enjoy it. “The wheelchair aspect al- Smashing with a disability that are con- feel comfortable to ask what- ing of living with a disability, “Once they get in the chairs ways has a big impact on the tributing members of society. ever they want,” he said. as they spent their afternoon and see ten of their friends kids.” tennis round Page 2 The Euroa Gazette, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 euroagazette.com.au
Breast Cancer Your Monthly Breast cancer is the most common cancer the cancer is found during a screening Medical Advice in women in Australia (apart from non- mammogram or a physical examination by a melanoma skin cancer) and the second most doctor. By Dr Jimmy Huang common cancer to cause death in women, Women aged between 50 and 74 are invited to after lung cancer. access free screening mammograms every two d to the Breast cancer is the abnormal growth of ommitte care of o years via the Breast Screen Australia Program. “C ur pa the cells lining the breast lobules or ducts. tien Women aged 40-49 and 75 and over are ts These cells grow uncontrollably and have the an also eligible to receive free mammograms, d c potential to spread to other parts of the body. om m Both men and women can develop breast however, do not receive an invitation to attend. un it cancer, although it is uncommon in men. It is recommended that women with a strong y” Clinic Hours Emergency Clinic The most common types of breast cancer have family history of breast or ovarian cancer, aged Monday – Friday 8am - 6pm Sundays and public holidays 9am – 11am a very good long-term prognosis, especially if between 40 and 49 or over 75 discuss options Saturday 9am – 5pm (in our rooms @ Euroa Health) Phone (ALL HOURS) 5795 2011 Phone 5795 0200 the cancer is found early. with their GP, or contact Breast Screen Australia Some people have no symptoms and on 13 20 50. v89d02577-v5/5018 We would appreciate your feedback or topics you would like to hear about at [email protected] New Bushfire Place of Last Resort for Euroa STRATHBOGIE Shire Coun- and prepare your property for the cil has endorsed Kirkland Av- fi re season.” enue, between Clifton Street and Country Fire Authority (CFA) Bury Street, as the Bushfi re Place provides the following advice re- of Last Resort (Bushfi re Neigh- garding Bushfi re Places of Last bourhood Safer Place [BNSP]) Resort: for Euroa. s ,OCATIONS MAY PROVIDE SOME The need for a new Bushfi re protection from direct fl ame and Place of Last Resort came after heat from a fi re, but they do not the Euroa Service Centre was de- guarantee safety; commissioned as the designated s .OT AN ALTERNATIVE TO PLAN location earlier this year. ning to leave early or to stay and The Kirkland Avenue location defend your property; they are a was endorsed by council at the place of last resort if all other fi re A LITTLE RAY OF GIVING: Gifts for others can recent meeting in Strathbogie. plans have failed; now be left under the Christmas tree at Ray The following locations in the s .OT TO BE CONFUSED WITH White Euroa. Strathbogie Shire are also Bush- Community Fire Refuges, Relief fi re Places of Last Resort: Centres, Recovery Centres or NEW LAST RESORT: Kirkland Avenue has been designated as the s !VENEL 2ECREATION 2ESERVE Assembly Areas, each of which Help to shine a new Bushfire Place of Last Resort by Strathbogie Shire council. Pavilion, bounded by Swamp have a different and specifi c pur- Road, Anderson Street and Wat- s 2UFFY 2ECREATION 2ESERVE ately, with the appropriate sig- pose; Ray of light this son Street, Avenel; Oval, Noye Lane, Ruffy; nage in place at the location. s .OT AN APPROPRIATE DESTINA s ,ONGWOOD 2ECREATION 2E s 3TRATHBOGIE 'OLF #LUB (OUSE “We want to remind our com- tion when leaving the area early; serve Pavilion, Down Street, Armstrong Avenue, Strathbogie; munities that Bushfi re Places of s .OT A PLACE OF SHELTER FROM festive season Longwood ; s 6IOLET 4OWN 2ECREATION 2E Last Resort are places you can other types of emergencies (e.g. s -ANGALORE !IRPORT -AIN SERVE 0AVILION 4ULIP 3TREET 6IO go when all other fi re plans have to escape rising fl oodwaters or THIS Christmas, Ray White will continue Building, 331 Aerodrome Road, let Town. failed; they are not an alternative severe weather events. its popular tradition of giving with the return -ANGALORE 3TRATHBOGIE 3HIRE -AYOR TO YOUR l RE PLAN v #R -C#LAREN For more information regard- of ‘A little Ray of giving’. s .AGAMBIE ,AKES 2EGATTA !MANDA -C#LAREN SAID +IRKLAND explained. ing planning and preparing for The inspiring Christmas campaign will see Centre, 66 Loddings Lane, Avenue is the new Bushfi re Place “If you haven’t already, please fi res, please visit www.cfa.vic. Ray White Euroa partner with Rotary to help Nagambie; of Last Resort effective immedi- review and update your fi re plan gov.au/plan-prepare. disadvantaged people who may need a little extra light in their festive season. The Ray White team is calling on the local Watkins community to embrace the giving season and dig deep for children who need it most. reunion, a real “This is the fi rst year that we’ve run ‘A little Ray of giving’ and we want 2018 to be a great success success,” said branch manager Shane Thomson. MANY gathered in Euroa “Our Christmas tree is up, so we urge for the Watkins family reunion everyone who is able to bring in a gift in for to celebrate and look back on those families who are less fortunate.” a lifetime of memories. The gift drive is a way to help put a smile Gathering on October 27 on the face of anyone who may need some and 28 held significance, as extra cheer at this time of year, and Shane it was the closest weekend to the date when John Watkins said it’s as simple as can be. bought the property of 40 “All you need to do is wrap up your present acres on the Sevens Creek and drop it under the tree into our offi ce (The Willows). reception,” he said. All Watkins descendants Those who wish to donate a gift just need gathered at the Sevens Creek to inform the Ray White team if the gift is for Pub for dinner, and lunch and the afternoon was enjoyed at a male or female, and nominate an age group. the Middle. Ray White Euroa - located at 65 Binney With 70 people in at- St reet - have their special giving tree in their tendance throughout the front window and are collecting gifts up until afternoon, organiser Glenda December 19. Paulette (Watkins) was thrilled “It’s a really simple way to put a smile on to have that many gathered the face of someone who might otherwise go for a day of reminiscing. Large posters were cre- without this Christmas,” said Shane adding ated ton show memories and that just a small gift can make the biggest information on each family so difference to families who are struggling at an that those who came could expensive time of year. perhaps learn something For more information contact Shane Thom- about their family history that son on 0438148181. FAMILY TIES: Watkins family reuniting in Euroa. may not have already known. euroagazette.com.au The Euroa Gazette, Wednesday, December 12, 2018, Page 3 Community input sought on rail project
STRATHBOGIE Shire Coun- with Strathbogie Shire council- to make their submission via to comment further in February cil is inviting Euroa and district lors and staff. ARTC’s website and come along 2019. community members to come Shire manager of planning and to drop in session to let us know Council has had two for- ìëòĐìëô ªªÜPǽÇú̽°r and give their ideas on the Aus- investment, Emma Kubeil, said your potential solutions. mal briefi ngs with ARTC and tralian Rail Track Corporation’s council is committed to engaging “Our scope to amend or submit engineering drawings were sent (ARTC) project for the Anderson with, and advocating for the com- alternatives to the designs will be to council on Monday, Novem- Čëîčðòôðìëóñ Street Bridge as council prepares munity through its submission. limited by the parameters of the ber 26 seeking relevant council ìëëij2°~r££Ü?Öªĺ?º½rÇ to provide its submission. “We want to hear from the ARTC project, but we want to submission in relation to the These sessions will take place Euroa community so that we get the best outcome possible for structural components of the at Euroa Council Chambers this are best placed to represent our Euroa within these parameters.” project. Off Grid Systems Friday, and Monday 17/Tuesday community with the submission Council has been advised To provide feedback or ques- 18 December from 5-6pm and we provide to ARTC,” Ms Kubeil ARTC is at the 70 percent phase tions to ARTC you can visit will give the community the op- said. of their design and feasibility for www.inlandrail.artc.com.au/T2A, Solar Pumps portunity to get information and “We encourage those who the project and the community call 1800 732 761 or email inlan- All types supplied locally have discussion about the project would like to provide feedback will have another opportunity [email protected]. 0408 619 779 Euroa Health “officially opened”, redevelopment complete MOVED TO SHEPPARTON v/55d19779/28-15 AFTER months of work Euroa www.commodoreaustralia.com.au Health has now opened their offi cial entrance, fi nishing the fi nal stage of their redevelopment. The entry is now accessible from Kennedy Street and joins onto the Bowerbird walkway, connecting the Euroa Village main reception of Euroa Health’s GraniteHill to the new entrance for the Euroa Hospital. The walkway has been named apt- ly after the Bowerbird Op Shop who funded the project. The Nurse Station has been moved and a new front area space created at the entrance way. New signs have been erected and both facilities are open as per normal. The Weir Street entrance will be permanently closed as of this Friday, December 14 with all access via the Kennedy Street entrance. Should you have any queries re- garding this release then please con- Farmers’ Market tact Karen Chatterton eaprojects@ meet, greet, eat and shop euroahealth.com.au or 5795 0223. OPENING DAY: Hannah Capstick, Wayne O’Sullivan and Jim Perry all came together to make it official. SAT 15TH DECEMBER 9AM - 1PM Shop local for your chance Rotary Park, EUROA Kirkland Avenue will be closed Brock to Bury Streets from 8am to 1pm to win some superb prizes Call Helen 0456 723 331
THIS year’s ‘Shop Local and Win’ Christmas promotion is brought to j/89D01965-V11/5018 you by the Euroa Chamber of Com- merce (formerly Business Euroa), Thomson’s Home Furnishers and the EUROA COMMUNITY Euroa Gazette. The promotion runs until 5pm, December 24, with shoppers who spend $25 or more in one transaction facebook.com/euroacommunitycinema at a participating business, eligible www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au for a ticket. $ EA This year’s fantastic prizes are: TICKETS 10 (NO EFTPOS) s ST PRIZE VOUCHER WHICH can be spent at any business which is NUTCRACKER a member of the Euroa Chamber of AND THE FOUR Commerce and can be split into $500 REALMS amounts if required. Friday 14th December s ND PRIZE VOUCHER FROM at 6:30pm Thomson’s Home Furnishers), which (Family Fun Night - can be spent on any range in store. BYO Dinner from 6pm) and Saturday 15th s RD PRIZE HAMPER FROM December at 4pm Thomson’s Home Furnishers) com- PG, Adventure prising mainly homeware items and A young girl is transported Jaycar products. into a magical world of gingerbread soldiers and Chamber president Stephanie an army of mice Swift, of Thomson’s Home Furnish- ers. said there is a wonderful wide SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES: Stephanie Swift is encouraging all towns’ people to shop locally GIRL IN THE and if so, they will be in the running for some great prizes. PHOTO: Lorraine Millard range of businesses in town and who- SPIDERS WEB ever wins the promotion will have a Ms Swift said Christmas trad- schools, fundraisers and raffl es. a great time doing their shopping Saturday 15th December great time spending the fi rst prize. ing is massive for such a wide “It is amazing to be able to in town. at 8pm & Sunday 16th “With local business support, this range of businesses, not only support these, so shopping local- Tomorrow, December 13 and December at 4pm promotion keeps growing every year, retail. ly not only keeps the money in next Thursday, December 20, the MA15+, Mystery, 115 mins and always has a great response both “It is so important for people our amazing town but circulates shops will be open until 7pm. Young computer hacker from people passing through and who live in Euroa and surround- around everyone at some stage.” Santa will be available for pho- Lisbeth Salander and from locals,” she said. ing areas to support their locals The chamber has organised tos during this time, so bring your journalist Mikael Blomkvist The 2017 promotion saw 3291 shops and businesses, especially two late night shopping nights camera or phone and get your find themselves caught in a web of spies, cybercriminals entries with a total of more than around this time of year,” she for Christmas, so hopefully any- families photos with Santa Claus. and corrupt government $360,000 spent and/or importantly said. one that usually cannot get to the The chamber would like to officials . retained in the local business com- “Local businesses support shops during the normal trading wish everybody a Merry Christ- Save time - buy tickets online at Council’s website munity. the local sporting clubs, events, hours can come down and have mas and a Happy New Year. 89d02501-v22/5018 Page 4 The Euroa Gazette, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 euroagazette.com.au et day marSpecialsk THURSDAY 13TH DECEMBER Specials available today only Premium Quality
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QUEENSLAND FRUIT FLY COMMUNITY UPDATE
Stop the mobilisation It is important home gardeners intercept Queensland Fruit Flies (QFF) as they leave their pupal cases and become mobile to look for fruit to infest. This can be achieved by: • fruit or whole plant removal • netting or bagging • baiting • trapping with both male and female targeting traps • spraying with pesticides approved for home garden use Jobs to do now 1. Place out or, if you already have SAYING GOODBYE: It was a bittersweet moment for the Euroa Friends of the Library as they celebrated 25 years, but also bid farewell to a long them out, recharge with (new lures) serving friend Justus Hagan. fruit fl y traps in your yard. Use both male-targeting and female-targeting traps. 2. Check fruit that is ripening now for infestation and if detected remove Farewell to a “friendly” fruit and destroy immediately. 3. If QFF have infested fruit and/or numbers in traps build up to 5 QFF per fortnight you should undertake active QFF management such as face at Euroa Library netting, baiting and tree removal. A EUROA icon amongst the sponding and taking an interest in brary” also celebrated their 25 Using fruit fl y baits library community and anyone in- things.” years, whilst celebrating Mr Fruit fl y baits catch females volved in Wednesday’s story time, BY GRACE Joking that the hard part about Hagan’s contributions to the predominantly because they have a EVANS Justus Hagan has bid farewell to the role is “remembering all the group and the library. greater need for protein than males 30 years in his role. gevans@ kids names”, Mr Hagan said he Although it’s a goodbye to the in order to reach sexual maturity and nemedia.com.au Living in Ruffy, the librarian will really treasure his time and role as librarian Mr Hagan has no to assist in egg fertilisation. However, many males will be impacted, didn’t have plans to stay in the the library and all the wonderful doubts he will be back around the especially young ones as they need community long when he fi rst ar- ture, books and technology and people he’s been able to meet. library on the odd occasion and protein to mature sexually. It is for this rived, but he says now he couldn’t I guess that’s what has kept me “I hear amazing stories every- welcomes all the friendly hellos reason that an early start to baiting imagine leaving it. coming back.” day I’m here, so I think I’ll miss on the footpath, saying “there’s is recommended as it catches more The man of the people has spent Known for his bright shirts, that hearing those from everyone,” he no way he can imagine himself in QFF at their immature stages, than the last 30 years providing advice refl ect his persona, Mr Hagan said said. a big town.” later when they are mature and there and tips on a good novel, rear- story time has been a particular fa- “The importance of teamwork “I’ve always said you could is plenty of naturally occurring feed ranging books, hearing wonderful vourite of his and getting to watch has been really prominent here , work in a tin shed but’s up to you present on the landscape. stories and conducting his popu- the kids grow up. I have worked with a really great to provide a good service and en- It is recommended to apply fruit fl y lar “story time” on a Wednesday “Over the 30 years I’ve seen team. joy your role.” baits at least 6 weeks before harvest morning. mothers that I once read to now “I’ve never had a mondayitis All are welcome to an open af- every 7 days until 3 weeks after harvest. “I love the area and the people bring in their own kids and it’s sort of day there’s always been ternoon tea in his honour on his Baiting this early increases the chances and it’s just been a really great just great,” Mr Hagan said. something new to do and some- last full day at the library which of: couple of years,” Mr Hagan said. “It’s good to see when they thing I enjoy.” will be December 19 between • Catching fl ies before they can mate “I have a real interest in litera- get a little bit older and start re- The Euroa “friends of the li- 2pm and 4pm. and lay eggs • Reducing the summer/ autumn impacts of QFF in crops Tragic toddler drowning Fruit fl y baits are best applied in 50 to 100 ml splats onto the foliage of EMERGENCY services were called to a evergreen or fruiting trees under the home in Euroa at about 9pm last Thursday night canopy out of the sun. If baits are after reports of a drowning. placed high in the canopy the aromas A 15-month old girl drowned at a property - of the bait will fi lter down through the ambulance crews treated the toddler but could foliage and lure fl ies up onto the bait not revive her. wherever they are in the tree. The circumstances around the girl’s death are Baits do not attract QFF from further unclear. than about 10 m so it is best to apply Police will prepare a report for the coroner. baits to as many positions in the garden as possible. They do not last very long, so it is recommended to light up your apply them every 7 days and more often after signifi cant rainfall. The Christmas addition of gelling agents such as xanthan or guar gums can make the bait last up to two weeks. Contact your local farm produce supplier for further information on sourcing your baits. Remember, every female QFF you trap or bait may save you and your neighbours’ crops from up to 800 fruit fl y children.
For more information on QFF control, collect an information pack from your Mirabella LED Council’s Customer Service Centre. Solar Fairy Lights Funded by the Victorian Government’s Managing Fruit Fly Regional Grants Program Saville’s Plumbing & Hardware 30 Railway St, Euroa Ph 5795 2491 [email protected] Shop here for your chance to win 1 of 3 fabulous prizes Total prize value $2,000 www.gmv-qldfruitfl y.com.au Page 6 The Euroa Gazette, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 euroagazette.com.au YOUR SAY GAZETTE Letters to the Editor
WE welcome your letters to the editor. They with the public about the of the history of our must be signed with the full name, address Summer drowning increased risk of drowning in Important to community. and contact tele phone number of the author our rivers, lakes, beaches and Our community stories are pro vid ed. Letters of 250 words or less are toll update swimming pools and how people preserve history told through the preservation of pre ferred and the editor reserves the right to I WISH to notify your readers can enjoy the water safely in the THE Euroa Historical and this history. edit letters to fit in with space requirements. that Royal Life Saving will be warmer months and across the Genealogical Society would like The historical society, Nom de plumes will only be published at the tracking and providing regular festive season. to express our concern about the at our recent meeting on editor’s discretion. Opinions expressed are updates on the drowning toll over Across the 2018/19 Australian future of the ‘Gamble’s’ Nursery December 3, agreed that it was not necessarily shared by this newspaper. summer. Summer, Royal Life Saving building. important to preserve as much Two in fi ve drowning deaths will again be tracking drowning This building represents the of the ‘Gamble’s’ premises as Send letters to: occur in summer, with Royal around the country. Please visit last remaining timber retail shop possible so that the story of our Euroa Gazette, Life Saving research indicating www.summerdrowningtoll.com. in Binney Street dating back to town can be told to visitors and AP Gardner Building, an increased risk of drowning au and bookmark it for regular the late 1800’s. the community at large. 45 - 47 Railway Street Euroa, VIC, 3666. for children when on school updates across the summer, The building, along with a We would urge the Shire of E: [email protected] holidays and for adults during starting 1 December 2018. The number of others, has previously Strathbogie to take an active part public holidays. website will include an analysis been recognised as having in preserving and maintaining Got News? Let us know about it! Last summer, the Royal Life of fatal drowning including signifi cant heritage value by the this building and other buildings Saving National Drowning details on location and activity Shire of Strathbogie in a series of historical signifi cance in our Contact Grace Evans on Report recorded 103 drowning being undertaken. of consultants reports some years towns. (03) 5795 3041 or e-mail deaths around the country. Justin Scarr ago. Gaye Wallace [email protected] With the warmer weather CEO The Euroa Historical Secretary approaching, Royal Life Saving Royal Life Saving Society - Society has an interest in the Euroa Historical and is committed to communicating Australia preservation and conservation Genealogical Society
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NEWSPAPER DEADLINES: Display ads - 3pm Thursday Classifieds - 3pm Monday Sports results - 10am Monday General news - 12 noon Friday Letters - 10am Monday CHRISTMAS GATHERING: Euroa’s Third Age Club members gathered at their hall last Thursday to enjoy a delicious Christmas lunch. Published by Hartley Higgins for North East Media With their Christmas hats on and in happy spirits, the day was enjoyed by all. Pty Ltd, 45-47 Railway Street, Euroa, 3666. Responsibility for election comment is accepted by Editor Jeff Zeuschner. Copyright: All advertising and editorial content of this issue is the copyright of North East Media Pty Ltd and cannot be used without the company’s permission. A thank you for Euroa Mini Rail YOUR GAZETTE TEAM By RAY READ Anthony Clota said that with the successful promotion of the THE Australian National Show Euroa Show and Shine as a “fam- and Shine has presented a Certifi - ily friendly” event, the free mini cate of Appreciation and a cheque train rides are a key attraction for for $500 to the Euroa Mini Rail- families with kids. way for their contribution to this Mr Clota said they are holding
Edward Higgins Lorraine Millard year’s immensely successful Eu- a pre-Christmas committee meet- DIRECTOR ADVERTISING ACCOUNTS roa Show and Shine event held on ing in early December, and will be MANAGER October 7. presenting more donations to local Show and Shine treasurer, clubs and organisations at that time. Anthony Clota and committee “Even our sponsors have ac- member Tony Clota presented the knowledged that for a Show and goodies to Euroa Mini Rail presi- Shine, the number of families dent Wendy McDonald together coming to Euroa is outstanding, with Tim Miller last week. they love it,” Mr Clota said. Grace Evans Paul Murray SAYING THANKS: Euroa Mini Railway have been commended for their JOURNALIST JOURNALIST Part of the Euroa Show and “With multiple bands, market efforts at this year’s Show and Shine Euroa. Pictured are (from left): Shine’s commitment under their and trade stalls and children’s ac- Anthony Clota, Wendy McDonald, Tony Clota and Tim Miller. constitution is to support local tivities, we are head and shoulders charities and worthy causes in the one of the major family attractions provide free rides for more children above other motor shows which Euroa community. at the show, and volunteer mem- than the 2017 event, which saw only attract motoring people. This year, the mini railway was bers worked throughout the day to over 400 kids ride for free. “We are truly a family event.”
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REACHING NEW HEIGHTS: Apprentice hairdresser Sharelle Dowell is TOP CHEF: Euroa Chef Alana Williams has been recognised for her only in her first year in the trade, but is already making waves. cooking skills. petrostar Locals impress at TAFE awards PETROLEUM DISTRIBUTION BY GRACE EVANS After three years of what she The mother of three returned week working at local Euroa busi- described as “a lot of theory”, Mrs to the workforce after having kids ness Han’s Hair Salon and one GO TAFE students from around Williams said it’s nice to get some and with chef’s running through day in the classroom. the region have been recognised recognition at the end of it all. her bloodline, everything just fell “I was super surprised when I for their top performance, dedica- “The last time I actually stud- into place. heard that I had got it because you tion and hard work at the annual ied was back in high school, so “I’ve always enjoyed cooking don’t really take too much notice trade awards last week. to be able to do it all again and because both my grandma and of the teachers watching over Two Euroa women have come receive that recognition has just dad were chefs, but I never really you,” Ms Dowell said. away with top spot’s in their been great,” Mrs Williams said. thought about it as a career,” she “I’ve just always loved hair- Trailer Accessories, Auto trades, being nominated by their “You put so much into it over said. dressing.” teachers throughout the schooling the three years and it’s a lot of “The work just really fell in Known for her ability to pick Parts, Oils and much more... year. work. with my lifestyle and I enjoy what things up quickly, boss Hannah One of the recipients was Eu- “The amount of theory based I do.” Allen said she’s doing incredibly 32 Binney Street, Euroa 89d03147-v3/5018 roa Hotel’s chef Alana Williams, stuff for a chef that you wouldn’t Hairdresser Sharelle Dowell well and is doing a lot more things 5795 3777 who came away with two awards, expect to have is just astonishing.” also came away with an award than she was at this stage. “Outstanding Final Year Appren- Mrs Williams emphasised the on the night, being recognised for Both of the women are looking tice Hospitality (Commercial importance behind the awards say- the “Outstanding First Year Ap- forward to continuing their career Shop here for your chance to Cookery)” and “Hospitality Ap- ing it keeps people motivated to prentice.” pathways and seeing what the fu- win 1 of 3 fabulous prizes prentice Achievement Award.” want to keep going in their craft. Ms Dowell spends four days a ture holds. Total prize value $2,000
STRATHBOGIE SHIRE COUNCIL OFFICE CLOSURES & WASTE SERVICES CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR 2018 - 19
The Strathbogie Shire Council offices in Euroa and Nagambie Nagambie and Euroa Visitor Information Centres will close at 5.00pm on Friday 21 December 2018 and will The Visitor Information Centres will continue to operate under normal re-open at 9.00am Wednesday 2 January 2019. There will be minimal staff working from the Depots during this opening hours during the Christmas/New Year period (Nagambie 10am- time. However, if you have any emergency enquiries during this 4pm and Euroa 9am-4pm) with the exception of Christmas Day, Tuesday 25 period (such as trees or stock on roads, dog attacks, etc) please call 1800 065 993 and follow the prompts. December 2018, when both Visitor Information Centres will be closed.
Kerbside Garbage, Recycling Waste Transfer Station / Maternal Child Health and Organics Collections Resource Recovery Centre (MCH) Operating Hours Residents of the Strathbogie Shire are advised of the following Residents are also advised that all Waste Council’s Maternal Child Health changes to kerbside landfill waste, recycling and organics Transfer Station / Resource Recovery Service will be closed Friday 21 collections over the 2018 – 2019 Christmas / New Year period: Centres within the shire will be closed on December 2018 to Wednesday Monday 24 Dec 2018 - Normal collection schedule the following days: 2 January 2019. If you have any Tuesday 25 Dec 2018 - No collections 7XHVGD\'HFHPEHU concerns during this time, please Wednesday 26 Dec 2018 - All collections scheduled for :HGQHVGD\'HFHPEHU call the 24/7 Maternal and Child Tuesday 25 Dec 7XHVGD\-DQXDU\ Health Line on 13 22 29 and Thursday 27 Dec 2018 - Normal collection schedule Please note: follow the prompts. This is a Friday 28 Dec 2018 - Normal collection schedule Victorian Government state-wide Monday 31 Dec 2018 - Normal collection schedule All Transfer Stations will be closed on all days that are declared a Code Red service and can also be accessed Tuesday 1 Jan. 2019 - No collections online via the following link: Wednesday 2 Jan 2019 - All collections scheduled for (Catastrophic) Fire Danger Rating. Tuesday 1 Jan Green waste will not be accepted at any http://www.education.vic.gov.au/ Thursday 3 Jan 2019 - Normal collection schedule Transfer Station on days that have been childhood/parents/support/Pages/ Friday 4 Jan 2019 - Normal collection schedule declared a Total Fire Ban. mchline.aspx.
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31 Binney Street Euroa 13 11 14 www.ruralcoproperty.com.au Page 10 The Euroa Gazette, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 euroagazette.com.au Thanks for your help with the show WITH more than 1000 display vehicles and well in excess of 8000 spectators and their families attending the Australian National Show and Shine event in Euroa each year, manpower for the multiple entry gates is at high demand. Operating on a not-for-profi t basis, the Show and Shine Committee is largely depend- ent on volunteers from a range of local clubs and organisations to help out with a variety of essential tasks on the day. The committee’s recent presentation night recognised the valuable contributions of several of these groups with the awarding of Certifi cates of Appreciation and donations to the clubs involved. The Euroa Show and Shine is obligated under their constitution to not only run a world class event, but also to promote tourism to the Strathbogie Shire, and to support local charitable causes and sporting clubs via the WE’RE POWERING receipts from entry fees. APPRECIATED: With their Certificate of Appreciation and representing their FORWARD MAKING ENERGY organisations are (from left) Rob Stackhouse (Euroa Clay Target Club); Paul Murray (Euroa Hockey Club); Anne Murray ( Euroa Croquet Club) and George Korsten, (Euroa Men’s Shed). MORE AFFORDABLE PHOTO: Ray Read SPECIAL EVENTS 2018 DIARY
December The Australian Government is 14 Kelvin View Christmas Tree from 6pm. Santa arrives between 7pm-7.30pm. Roast powering forward to reduce dinner, salad and dessert. Enquiries to Betty energy costs. Broughton Ph: 0429 177 809 15 EUROA VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET, We’re enforcing fairer rules Rotary Park 9am to 1pm. For more to better protect you, keeping information call Helen 0456 723 331. pressure on energy retailers 15 MIEPOLL COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS function 6pm at Miepoll Hall. Fully catered. and increasing penalties for Call Maree O’Farrell on 5798 9556. RSVP by overcharging. We’re also December 12. See Euroa Community notice board facebook page for more details. ensuring households on high 21 CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT at Seven priced standing off ers have Creeks Park Euroa at 7.30pm. lower electricity bills. 24 Each year the community, including schools, businesses, groups and many Visit our website to fi nd more get together to decorate a large out more about how you number of trees to be displayed at the can save. ALEXANDRA COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL in the Shire Hall. Opening 5pm December 7 then open everyday 10am – 9pm (except Mon & Tues) until 5pm Christmas Eve. Gold coin donation. Enq. Pam 0415 476 639 or on Facebook. March 23 Euroa Apex Pro Rodeo at Euroa Showgrounds. Open event for APRA points. All updates available on ‘Euroa Apex Pro Rodeo’ Facebook page. Gates open early afternoon – midnight. Register your function in Special Events Diary POWERINGFORWARD.ENERGY.GOV.AU at a cost of $9.90 per listing which lasts up Authorised by the Australian Government, Canberra. to 12 months. euroagazette.com.au The Euroa Gazette, Wednesday, December 12, 2018, Page 11 Road works: Violet Town, Benalla Euroa rainfall TRAFFIC will continue and is to conclude this Friday. THE total rainfall to be reduced to a single Traffi c management re- for the week ending lane on the Hume Freeway mains in place, with one at 9am on Monday, between Violet Town and lane closed and speed set at December 10, was Benalla for the remainder of 40km/h. 22mm, with 1mm fall- this week for spray sealing VicRoads suggests drivers ing on Sunday, De- works. plan ahead and allow an extra cember 9 and 21mm The daily operation from fi ve minutes on their travel- falling on Monday, 7am to 6pm began on Monday ling. December 10 .
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STUDENTS from Euroa and male candidates Jackson ings, and students were service and safety Secondary College took Leslight, Hamish Cross, brought in classes to place to the polls last week and and Robert Paradzayi each their votes (with staff com- check today. voted for their next college spoke well about their time ing to vote as well). captains. at Euroa Secondary College, Principal Harold Cheung For the past few weeks, the and what they as captains made the announcement future Year 12 students have would do for the college and later that day that College Opening hours: been quietly and eagerly dis- its students. Captains for 2019 will be Mon-Fri 8.30am - 5.00pm cussing which of them would The rest of the student Tess Manson and Robert Closing 5pm Fri 21st December step forward to become a body listened attentively, Paradzayi. reopening Jan 2, 2019 32 Railway St, Euroa 3666 nominee for the position of and then went away to Mr Cheung said the Phone (03) 5795 2246 Fax (03) 5795 2737 2019 college captain. carefully consider how they school is immensely proud All fi ve nominees ad- would place their vote. of Tess and Robert, and of Shop here for your chance to win dressed a whole school The polling opened on all the nominees, and look assembly last Tuesday. Thursday morning, with as- forward to seeing what the 1 of 3 fabulous prizes G89d03061/4818 Female candidates Lucy sistant principal, Mr Bott, in new captains will accom- Total prize value $2,000 Burgess and Tess Manson, charge of electoral proceed- plish next year.
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rawcard singer Nicholas Jones will perform with fellow tenors – Dplatinum-selling Mark Vincent and Sun Aria winner Brenton Spiteri – in a rare billing by Australian Music Events at Beechworth’s Opera in the Alps on January 19, next year. The production company, established by Graeme Wall and Margot Cory-Wall in 1995 to give voice to emerging and established performers of opera and musical theatre and provide opportunities for audiences to hear them in spectacular settings, will stage the trio as ‘The Three Tenors’ under the North East’s summer night sky. The event – one of Australia’s premier outdoor fine music presentations – takes place on Beechworth golf course in the foothills of the Victorian Alps. Jones, who describes himself on Instagram as ‘singer, dog-patter, frisbee- thrower (and) occasional barista’ and was Opera Scholar of the Year in 2009, only last month completed an acclaimed performance as David in Opera Australia’s Melbourne season of Richard Wagner’s ‘Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg’. At Opera in the Alps he will sing works by Lehàr, Cordillo and De Capua before he heads to the Sydney Opera House to take to the stage as Schmidt in Opera Australia’s late summer season of Massenet’s ‘Werther’. Ahead of Opera in the Alps’ main program the audience will hear Beechworth blues and roots singer-songwriter Marisa Quigley – described by the Adelaide Fringe 2017 Review as ‘phenomenal’ – performing as Marisa Quigley and Her Sunday Best with Darren Christie. The pair will also lead Beechworth’s 60-strong Empire Pub Choir – the upshot of a reprise of a packed-house jam between choir and scholars in Beechworth in November. Gates open at 5.30pm, enabling guests to enjoy the fairway setting between extraordinary, snow-barked brittle gums. Regional produce and hand-crafted beer and wine are available, or patrons can choose delicious Premium Dining or Tapas packages, which include concert tickets, ahead of the main performance at 8.00pm. For tickets and information go to www.operainthealps.com.au Opera in the Alps - The Three Tenors Spectacular Saturday 19 January 2019 Gates open: 5.30pm. Performance: 8:00 – 11:00pm. Beechworth Golf Course
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MILESTONE FOR VIC AND SHIRLEY: Saturday November 24 was the occasion for a family gathering at The Dederang Hotel in the Kiewa Valley to celebrate the well-known Euroa identity Vic Brown’s 90th Birthday. He was joined by his sister Shirley Gardiner nee Brown to celebrate her 80th Birthday. A great lunch was had by all and a big thank you to Emma Clark for the magnificent cakes.
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Church Services Flash mobs, singing and music for Euroa THE Euroa Ukes (local Uku- Grace Hill and the hospital before join the Euroa Community Choir 13 is the Granite Hills Christmas lele group) will perform its third heading out to the service centre and entertain at the annual Carols party at which we perform as well. ‘fl ash mob’ on December 19, where we entertain – and surprise by Candlelight community gath- “It is quite a busy time for us all starting at around 3.30pm. – customers,” she said. ering to be performed at the Seven but we thoroughly enjoy it.” ANGLICAN CHURCH Group member, Diane Mackrell, “We then fi nish up at Granite Creeks Park on Friday, December The Carols by Candlelight ser- 5795 1335 said last week that “surprise is the ele- Hill around 5pm and enjoy a tea 21 commencing at 7.30pm. vice is organised by the Euroa Citi- www.anglicaneuroa.org.au ment of fl ash mob as you don’t know with residents.” “And then we are also perform- zens Band which also provides the Sunday December 16th when and where they will start up”. But that is not the only perfor- ing at the Strathbogie Church Car- main music for this event. 8.00am St Andrew’s, Longwood “We usually start at Burton’s mance the Ukes give at this time ols Service on Sunday, December Residents are invited to the 9.30am St Paul’s, Euroa IGA – in amongst the shelves – of the year. 23,” Ms Mackrell said. Carols by Candlelight event with 3.00pm St Paul’s, Euroa then move into the street, up to Some members are also set to “And coming up on December BYO chairs or rugs. ‘Candlelit Vigil for Children in Offshore Detention’ For Baptism, Marriage and Funeral services contact: Rev Dr Michelle Wood, Parish Priest: Christmas Market in Euroa 5795 1335 or 0437 466 684 THE monthly Euroa Farmers More young people will attend BAPTIST CHURCH Market will be held in Rotary Park, - Year 8 Euroa Secondary College Pastor Susan Barnes - 0417 549 921 shaded by the big old gum trees, students will have a stall to raise 31 Kennedy Street, Euroa this Saturday from 9am. funds to subsidise the costs of the Sunday, December 16th The park will be fi lled with stalls School for Student Leadership Service 10:30am that sell local produce and crafts program - designed to develop the Tuesday: 9.30am Prayer, 10.00am from tomatoes and fl owers to knit- leadership and teamwork skills of Bible Study. ted toys and 2019 calendars. the selected students with others Craft Day – 1st & 3rd Thursday of month Spend the morning browsing the from around the state. Vision Radio 88.4 FM market, relax and take your time At this program, which is held at sipping on coffee, sampling Strath- Dinner Plain in the Alpine Region, CHURCH OF GOD bogie Brewery Beer, chewing on students develop and prepare a (7th Day Sabbath) Aintree Almond nougat or getting community project which they then Meeting at Locksley 10.00am stuck into a Rotary club egg and bring back to Euroa in order to give Every Saturday of every month. bacon muffi n. back to the community. All welcome. So much food will be available Next to them will be some older Enquiries phone 0481 321 141 for sale all freshly grown and har- Euroa residents from Currie Park vested. selling some gorgeous Christmas CATHOLIC CHURCH There will be cherries and hope- painted plates perfect for every St. John’s, Euroa fully more oysters for sale as well Christmas day dinner table. Friday 12.05pm as Euroa Fine Foods perfect Christ- You may also notice a few Euroa Saturday Vigil 6.00pm mas puddings. CFA members wondering around, Sunday Morning 8.30am As Christmas is just around the not putting out fi res but instead Confessions Saturday at 11.00am or by corner there are plenty of gifts you selling raffl e tickets to raise funds calling at the Presbytery any other time can buy at the market and have a for their brigade. Baptisms and Marriages by appointment. chat with the big man in red. There is so much happening at Tel. Fr. Tony Hill - 5795 3048 Santa will be visiting the market the Market this month besides all St. Attracta’s, Violet Town from 10.30am to 11.30am to say the wonderful food and local goods. Mass on the 1st, 3rd, 5th Sunday 10.30am hello, listen to any requests and pose And remember that all products Communion Service 2nd and 4th for as many photos as you like. are made by the person smiling at Sunday 10:30am WHO’S ARRIVING: At this Saturday’s Euroa Farmers Market the big Katelyn Sullivan is a young tal- you from the other side of the table. St. Patrick’s, Longwood fella in a red suit will drop in to say hi to the kids - be there to greet ented musician who will be playing For more information about the Mass on 2nd and 4th Sunday of the him and give him your Christmas wishes. some beautiful music all morning. market call Helen 0456 723 331. month at 10.30am St. Mary’s, Avenel Violet Town News Avenel activities Mass every Sunday at 6.00pm Caution when St. Malachy’s Church Nagambie By KIRSTY HARRIS By LYNJ JAMES (administered by the Parish Priest of Euroa) Mass every Sunday at 10.00am IT’S all going swimmingly in Violet Town with THE LAST Avenel Action Group Baptisms and Marriages by appointment. the pool open for this season and Judy’s Aqua meeting for the year is on tonight, slashing dry Tel. Fr. Tony Hill - 5795 3048 Chicks’ program up and running. at 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall in The Learner Driver training was a great success Queen St. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST by all accounts for both kids and parents who learnt Avenel Kindergarten’s Twilight grass in fire Services at Kelvin View Hall about ‘Look Up, Stay Back, and 9 and 3’. Market will be held this Friday, De- Sunday, December 16th Plenty of kids boogied the night away at the Blue cenber 14 from 4.30 to 8pm on the 10.30am Morning Worship Light Disco and the Rock and Roll Country show corner of Jones and Watson St. danger period Every First Sunday of the month – on at the Community Hall which had 90 people in There will be a jumping castle, Communion attendance. face painting, fre engines, Santa COMMUNITY safety offi cer and fi re- Everyone welcome And a fabulous tiny art exhibition was held in ‘A Claus, a four year old Kindy Concert, fi ghter, Garry Kenyon, of the Euroa CFA, Pastor: Murray Broughton 5795 1950 Garden Called Mary’. barbecue, stalls and much more. urges residents to be very careful when they 0IZZAS ARE BACK ON AT THE FOOTIENETBALL CLUB ON Stall holders’s site fee is $20 - call are mowing or slashing dry grass on their EUROA CHRISTIAN Friday nights and the December market rocked. Kim on 57962559 to book. properties. FELLOWSHIP Can you help? Lots of volunteers are wanted The swimming pool, run by the Despite recent rainfall, the conditions in Euroa Primary School, School House for our Southern Aurora events in Violet Town on shire, is now open an extra hour a the Euroa area are very dry and the dry grass Sunday, December 16th February 7-10, 2019. day from 12 midday to 7pm. can be ignited very easily from a spark cre- 10.30am, Morning Worship Please contact Gary Abley at the VT Café or VicSwim bookings are now open. ated by machinery. Josh Mosely - 0402 427 955 email [email protected] to register your inter- Dates for the Avenel pool are Jan- Already the brigade has attended fi res est. uary 7 to 11 (5X30 minute lessons), caused by machinery operating in dry grass. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Op Shop Christmas hours: the shop closes just January 14 to 18 (5X30 minute les- Mr Kenyon urges the community to consider St Andrew’s Nagambie, Sunday 8.30am before Christmas and reopens in the New Year. sons). Cost is only $30 per set. the following when mowing or slashing dry Yea Presbyterian Church, 11.00am Please note access to the Op Shop is available Come and join in Twilight Golf grass. St Andrew’s Seymour, 5.00pm from off Mary’s Lane – for easy furniture or pick- at the Avenel Golf Club on Friday s 9OUR MOWER OR MACHINERY MUST BE FREE OF Presbyterian inquiries: Pastor David UPSDROP OFFS evenings for 9 holes. Cost $5 and mechanical defects or faults that may cause a Wood, Seymour 5799 1295 Christmas Giving Tree program at Commu- no handicap necessary. Tee off at fi re Bonnie Purbrick 5794 2544 or Bill nity House: please donate non-perishable goods 4.30pm s )T MUST BE l TTED WITH AN EFFECTIVE SPARK Day, Nagambie 5794 2070 for hampers for those less fortunate by Tuesday, St Paul’s Anglican Church ion arrestor. December 18. Avenel invites you to a Christmas s -UST BE l TTED WITH A KNAPSACK OR WATER UNITING CHURCH Singing at VTBNC: Violet Town Campus stu- Eve Eucharist Service at 5pm. fi re extinguisher of not less than 9 litres in ca- Sunday, December 16th dents will be going to the Bush Nursing Centre on The service will be family centred pacity and comply with Australian Standards. Euroa 9.30am Family Nativity Service December 13 at 10.00 am. around children. s #ONSIDER MOWINGSLASHING IN THE EARLY Terip-Ruffy 2.00pm Christmas Service All welcome to come and sing along with the Everyone welcome, especially mowing or later in the evening when the hu- Violet Town - First Sunday of every students. families. midity is higher. month at 10.30am Lions Club Christmas Carols are on December For more information contact s !VOID ANY WORKS WHEN THE WIND IS GREATER Every other Sunday is 9.30am 14, Cowslip Street, outside the Community Centre. Kate on 0448534617 or Carolyn on than 10kph. Strathbogie 2nd and 4th Sunday of the There will a choir from Shepparton ‘36 Degrees 0457091866. s $O NOT MOW OR SLASH ON A DAY OF 4OTAL &IRE