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No: 4202 Print Post: 100002834 Thursday, January 28, 2021 Recommended Price $2.00 Inc. GST Pages: 20 Fully independent, local and yours, since 1909 thebridgenews.com.au INTERIM HEARTACHE PAGE 8 CEO PAGE 13 WEED WARRIOR AWARDED By Nicole Fraser media, “The award is for her consis- Mother Nature didn’t dampen spirits tent effort to eradicate caltrop (bin- in Barham as the community came to- dii, three corner jacks) from the road gether to celebrate Australia Day. In- verges of the township of Barham. It’s clement weather forced the event into the town hall, with 120 people enjoy- a pretty wonderful achievement, and ing a breakfast prepared by the Bar- Mum is chuffed to be recognised.” ham-Koondrook Lions Club. It was Janet, a Barham resident for 70 years, a time to gather, reflect, respect, and was openly overwhelmed. “I received celebrate after a year of many chal- a lovely letter from the Shire a couple lenges and feats. of weeks ago. It was a humble thing With a welcome by Lions Club Presi- dent, Alan Millar, the proceedings to do and to be appreciated like that, saw Murray River Councillor, Alan it was tremendous. I have enjoyed this Mathers and Gannawarra Shire Coun- time with family; they have travelled. cillor, Travis Collier, present details It was also a good turnout considering of Australia Day Award recipients the weather,” Janet said. across both councils. Roger Griffiths, Another daughter, Angie, explained Manager of Economic Development at Gannawarra Shire Council, was guest that people from the garden club had speaker and outlined the council’s on- congratulated Janet and that flowers going community commitment, proj- were received from ‘the lady at the lo- ects, and vision for the new year. Bar- cal post office’. “My mother does the ham Scouts and Guides assisted with garden there. There isn’t a tap there, so the flag raising. she brings water in buckets in her car Barham’s Janet Cincotta was offi- down to the garden. cially presented with the Murray Shire Council Citizen of the Year Award in We are just proud of you, Mum,” recognition of her devotion to keeping shared Angie. the Barham streetscape neat and tidy In light of the welcome rain on Mon- for many years. Janet’s family was day evening and into the early morn- present at the Australia Day breakfast ing, bringing relief and breaking the and awards. dry spell, Angie commented, “with Many locals acknowledged that it was ‘well deserved and that she was a rain comes more weeds!” However, it worthy recipient’. did mean some time off from watering Daughter, Frances, said on social for a short time. Here for Langy – PAGE 4 2 – Thursday, January 28, 2021 | The Koondrook–Barham Bridge Gannawarra Shire Citizen of ~ ESTABLISHED 1909 ~ THE KOONDROOK & BARHAM BRIDGE NEWSPAPER the Year - Pattie McDonald Pattie McDonald is a SHOP 2, 5 - 9 MELLOOL STREET, passionate volunteer in PO BOX 138, BARHAM NSW 2732 both the Murrabit com- munity and the wider PHONE: 03 5453 2057 Gannawarra Shire. “A foundation mem- thebridgenews.com.au ber of the Murrabit and District Lions Club, > GENERAL INFORMATION, ARTICLE AND Pattie has been instru- PHOTOGRAPHY SUBMISSIONS: mental in the Lions [email protected] Club’s involvement in the popular Murrabit > ADVERTISING (DISPLAY / CLASSIFIED): Country Market,” May- [email protected] or Gillingham said. “Pattie is also heav- > ACCOUNTS PAYABLE / ADMINISTRATION: ily involved in the [email protected] Kerang Quilters Club, the Murrabit Country /koondrook barham bridge newspaper Market and the Meals on Wheels program, and has previously held Editor / Photo-journalist, roles with the Murrabit Proprietor/Manager: Football and Netball Clubs, Murrabit Pre- Lloyd Polkinghorne, 0427 900 670 School, Myall Primary [email protected] School and the Kerang Technical High School Sub-Editor / Journalist: Council. “Pattie is a person Kirstin Nicholson, 03 5453 2057 who doesn’t have spare [email protected] time, but gives freely of her time to so many Advertising: community causes with Councillor Ross Stanton, Pattie McDonald, Mayor Charlie Gillingham. passion and enthusi- Alison Bohn, 0408 190 965 asm.” Pattie was born in great place to bring up Reception / Accounts: Barham to parents Max a family, diverse op- and Jean Mathers, who portunity for recreation Pam O’Neill, 03 5453 2057 ran a dairy farm. She later married Andrew and sport etc, our wa- Production Design Manager: McDonald and moved terways and lakes are to Myall. amazing assets to our Michael Douthat “It’s been an honour to shire, agriculture and be the Gannawarra Cit- manufacturing provide izen of the year,” Pattie employment and the said. DISCLAIMER “But you must re- businesses in town that Any views or opinions expressed in this publication are member I am only one we support and through those of the individual, and do not necessarily reflect the cog in the great wheel them they support views of The Bridge, its publisher or staff. E & O. E. of volunteers through- many events through- out Gannawarra who Published by Barham Media Trust Pty Ltd, out the shire and that’s at the Registered Office: strive to make things Shop 2, 5-9 Mellool Street, Barham, NSW 2732. happen for the benefit never overlooked, we Printed at Newsprinters Pty Ltd, always appreciate that 1 McKoy Street, West Wodonga, Victoria 3690 of all our communities. “It’s (Gannawarra) a support.” A big turn out, 174 meals served. Murrabit Lions Club President Neil Hopkins with a quilt Pattie made. The Koondrook–Barham Bridge | Thursday, January 28, 2021 – 3 Moulamein Australia “Poem for Day Awards Janet” By Helen Nankivell With a heart for the community She visits those in need She served on many a committee She does a helpful deed This song for Mum will give some facts She’s a senior lady without peer Not just about three corner jacks She did a lot with seven kids to rear A bucket and a shovel is her preferred She’s ready to serve gear She’s ahead of the curve I want you to hear So of course, we hold her dear Sorry that we can’t be near In 2021 we will cheer When you are Citizen of the Year That you are Citizen of the Year Costly Colic: Update on Burg Following on from last week’s story in The Bridge, after the two weeks at the Werribee Animal Hospital, Burg is finally home with his new family. Burg now requires small two hourly feeds, regular health monitoring and in hand exercise until he makes a full recovery. Community event of the year – Moulamein Gourmet Fair The family are extremely grateful Moulamein Bowling Club President - Ian Gibson and humbled by the support and do- Art Gallery - Jill Reed nations provided by the community. Mayor - Chris Bilkey A BORDER BUBBLE IS NOW IN PLACE Victorian and New South Wales border residents will be able to travel into Victoria by showing their driver’s licence or other formal photo ID, to access the services they need. Travel delays are expected, so please plan ahead. For more information visit CORONAVIRUS.vic.gov.au Authorised by the Victorian Government, Melbourne 4 – Thursday, January 28, 2021 | The Koondrook–Barham Bridge HERE FOR LANGY A recent motorbike accident on January 17 has forever changed the life of a young Koondrook man James Lang, 19. The youngest son of Norm and Trish Lang and brother to Jordan, James has been a highly ac- tive member of the community, from Junior Gannawarra Youth Council member, Skate Park Committee President and awarded the Austra- lian Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Award. James will be adjusting to life in wheelchair, he has been moved to the Austin Hospital to start rehab and is said to be, positive but just runs out of steam later in the day. The community has launched an array of fund- raising activities to support the family. Stubbies holders, tee shirts, a pool fundraiser, donation tins and even a float down the Murray. The float, held on Australia Day raised over $5,600. The Lang family wish to convey their sincere gratitude and thanks for the overwhelming love, Collecting for Langy. Members of Koondrook Fire Brigade and volunteers helped collect the generous donations of $5,600 support and generosity shown by the community. from people during the event. 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If the Fire Danger Rating is ever extreme or above, don’t hesitate. Leave early. Plan. Act. Survive. Go to emergency.vic.gov.au Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne 6 – Thursday, January 28, 2021 | The Koondrook–Barham Bridge Australia Day Celebrations – Barham Barham-Koondrook Lions Club Members preparing breakfast for the Australia Day festivities in Barham L-R John Whelan, Geoff Barker, John Boyd ,Garry Cook, Philip Williamson.