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Rachel Saunders Connected’. Students participated in ur Learning looked a bit different video conference meetings regularly for Oin week 1-6 of term 2 as we our weekly school assembly, class check- engaged in Flexible and Remote Learning ins, reading groups, 1:1 learning support from home… strange times that will and more. become amazing memories! We worked We are so happy to be back at school We had students create worm farms, at school in week 7! We took time to enjoy hard to achieve our main focus of ‘Staying but were so proud of how well our outdoor letter hunts, tree tours, camp fires each other’s company, talk, share stories families coped and more! and had so much fun blowing bubbles! with remote and We were ‘bubbling’ with excitement to For National Simultaneous Story time, flexible learning. welcome everyone back to onsite learning we all enjoyed the story ‘Whitney and Britney Chicken Divas’ and created our own dancing chickens and diva masks! Lots of sparkles and glitter! We acknowledged Reconciliation Week and the importance of all Australians coming together to repair past wrongs and create a stronger future. After learning about what the word ‘Reconciliation’ means, we read stories about the Stolen Generation and Equality. We enjoyed the sunshine reading a selection of Aboriginal stories and learnt to sing ‘Ngaya Nana’ a song about the importance of a family sung in Dharug Aboriginal language using clapping sticks. Tallangatta Herald- June 18th, 2020, Page 2 Term 3 Herald Editions: Church Times Anglican – All at Tallangatta June 21 – 9.00am – Eucharist Back to normal June 28 – 9.00am – Eucharist July 5 – 9.00am – Eucharist NEXT ISSUE July 12 – 9.00am – Eucharist Thursday 23rd July fortnightly schedule July 19 – 9.00am – Eucharist ello again everyone! We hope July 26 – 9.00am – Eucharist Hyou are all safe and well and St Michael’s Catholic Deadline: looking forward to restrictions easing Normal services have been canceled Wednesday 15th July around the district. due to COVID-19. As we return to slightly more normal Email: life The Tallangatta Herald will be Uniting [email protected] returning to fortnightly editions. This Normal services have been canceled will be after the term 2 holiday break, due to COVID-19. Messages can be left on: with the first edition being released on Phone: (02) 6071 2883 the 23rd of July and deadline being the or Fax: (02) 6071 2445 15th of July, the Wednesday before. We are continuing to hold our MEGA Quiz Articles and advertisements photography competition and hope that 1) The tallest building in the can be left at, or mailed to: you will get involved. Check page 5 for world is located in which Tallangatta Secondary College more details. city? 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The building The $2.8 Million project was funded by space should also be utilised as a Relief promotes social inclusion and physical also features a full wall of windows that a number of contributions including $1M Centre for future emergencies with the health” he said. looks out onto the netball court and oval. from the Victorian State Government; right equipment including generators, a The Health and Fitness Centre will The timber used around the bar area $800,000 from the Federal Government; sprinkler system and telecommunications. feature a tailored fit out and equipment was salvaged from the old grandstand $700,000 from Council; $250,000 from “Council is advocating for the funding and refresh. Some of the existing equipment which previously stood at the Recreation Health; and $100,000 in-kind has included the recommendation in our is already being transferred from the old Reserve, an important part of the site’s committed by the community. submission to the Royal Commission” he Health and Fitness Centre to the new heritage. Mayor David Wortmann welcomed said. facility. The building uses natural materials and the milestone “The Events Centre CEO of Corryong Health Dominic Further updates will follow from stone walls referencing the Man from is an exceptional facility that will Sandilands said the new Health and Corryong Health regarding the expected Snowy River heritage of the region and prove invaluable to the Upper Murray Fitness Centre, together with the opening of the Health and Fitness Centre the design gives a subtle nod to the stone community for many years to come”. continuing of community sports will be as they follow the latest COVID-19 huts dotted throughout the high country. The Centre will host Federals Football critical for community recovery. restrictions, as outlined by the Victorian While an official opening of the Events Netball Club, Corryong Football “Corryong Health and our health Department of Health and Human Centre was initially planned for early Netball Club and a Health and Fitness workers recognise the impact and trauma Services. June, the date will be rescheduled to Centre by Corryong Health. It will also sustained by the community following Designed by Loft Architecture and using Spring when we can safely bring the provide a valuable venue for the local the bushfires. Physical distancing local trades where possible, the Centre community together for a celebration. Upper Murray Tree Planting on Community Recovery Hub Towong Street East ouncil will proceed with tree removed to accommodate the new trees. Continues To Support Cplantings on Towong Street East Mayor David Wortmann said the trees next month, following earlier plantings were a welcomed addition to Tallangatta’s he Upper Murray Recovery Hub is 10, transitioning from the emergency last year. streets, adding to the overall aesthetic. Tchanging the way it is operating to relief assistance in January. ‘October Glory’ Lipstick Maple trees “Residents can look forward to their be more accessible to the community. The As restrictions continue to ease and have been carefully selected to suit the striking autumn colours this time next Hub has continued to operate virtually in accordance with advice from the climate and avoid impacting residential year” he said. throughout COVID-19 restrictions and Victorian Department of Health and views and power lines. The proposed tree plantings were more recently with some limited by- Human Services, the Recovery Hub Some mixed gum and exotic varieties recently shared with surrounding residents appointment face-to-face contacts. As will again welcome supporting agencies which pose a safety risk and have been the via a letter from Council. restrictions gradually ease we will once which continue to provide social support, subject of residents’ complaints will be The plantings are in line with Council’s again welcome people in person to the financial counselling, insurance advice Tree Replacement Strategy and Tree Hub. We are currently making changes and wellbeing programs. Management Plan which can be found at to our physical space to allow this to Mayor David Wortmann reflected on www.towong.vic.gov.au. happen. the efforts so far “As Recovery Hubs in From Wednesday the Hub will be open other bushfire-affected regions begin to for drop-in visits with limited numbers open, we recognise the contributions by to maintain physical distancing. Drop by Council’s Bushfire Recovery Team and for general assistance from a Local Area the support of Bushfire Recovery Recovery Officer. which allowed us to transition straight If you need one-on-one assistance from an Emergency Relief Centre, to a in relation to a specific issue, please Recovery Centre”. continue to make an appointment so we “This meant our communities were not can schedule the available space. without a direct access point to Recovery The Corryong-based Hub located in the support and services, which was critical former Corryong Primary School, was when so many residents were without established by Council in partnership access to telephone and power for so with Bushfire Recovery Victoria. The long” he said. centre has been operating since February To arrange a meeting call the Recovery Images: The hazardous mixed gum that Team on 1800 518 222 or email recovery@ will be removed on Towong Street East. 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PO Box 93, Tallangatta 3700 Tallangatta Herald - June 18th, 2020, Page 4 Firewood Collection Hub Happenings Mary Grant entrance. Areas Open Across t was very pleasing to see people out Preserves are selling like hotcakes Iand about over the Queen’s Birthday -check out the fresh jams, chutneys, Long Weekend. Being a bit freer to move relishes, sauces which have arrived on The Upper Murray around has been embraced by people who the shelves. have been in isolation for over 2 months. Lots of plants available for those of you Visitors to The Hub have expressed that who have spent time in the garden over sentiment – we just needed to get out and the past month. go for a drive. Others are coming as a Cosy warm scarves, wraps, beanies and support to local businesses. gloves. Hub Cottage Crafts will continue to Beautiful and colourful crocheted and operate on reduced hours opening from knitted rugs in various sizes. 10.00 am to 12 noon Mon to Sat but will Beautiful range of hand Knitted stay open longer if there are customers babywear. around. Lots of gifts - soft cuddly toys, knitted We are very aware of the physical dolls, baby’s gifts. distancing rules and have marked areas Keep safe, follow the guidelines as set in the shop to ensure we are following out by the Health Department and we guidelines. Counter tops are regularly look forward to when we can be back to sanitised and hand sanitizer is available full operation which we hope will be in both in the shop and outside at the the very near future. Council Recommendations to Bushfire Royal hanks to the combined efforts of “This means the salvaged dry wood can TState Government and Towong be used this winter, and people can also Shire Council, nine designated firewood stockpile green wood to prepare for next Commission collection areas are now open to local winter”. he Royal Commission into National Municipal Emergency Roles residents before the Autumn season Regional Roads Victoria have salvaged TNatural Disaster Arrangements 3. Coordinated and specialised support closes on 30 June. the firewood from hazardous tree works was established on 20 February 2020 in and counselling for municipalities and Towong Shire Mayor Cr David and made available to the firewood response to the extreme bushfire season local Councils Wortmann said with such a huge portion collection sites that are managed by of 2019-20 which resulted in loss of life, 4. A more mature Emergency Response of the Shire impacted by the summer’s Forest Fire Management Victoria. property and wildlife and environmental Model, including experienced and skilled bushfires, residents may face challenges Residents are asked to check the latest destruction. The Commission commenced ‘flying squad’ of emergency staff sourcing firewood to last throughout details before arriving on site. For the this week with public hearings. 5.Funding for infrastructure and winter. most up to date information including Mayor David Wortmann said he was services to convert the Upper Murray “Trees suitable for firewood have been interactive maps showing designated optimistic that the Royal Commission Events Centre into a scalable Relief salvaged and made available for local firewood collection areas and enforced would actively consider all thirteen Centre residents to come and cut some firewood,” load limits visit www.ffm.vic.gov.au/ recommendations put forward in 6. Improve predictability for cross- Cr Wortmann said. firewood, or call 136 186. Council’s submission, together with border communities through reliable and those from community members and compatible telecommunications, radio supporting agencies. networks, information and services “The recommendations made by 7. Investment in ‘mobile black spot’ Council recognise that bushfires and other telecommunications infrastructure and extreme weather events are increasing in expand wireless broadband network frequency across our region, exacerbated 8. Trial and introduce alternative by climate change. This ultimately means models of fuel management the window for proactive fire management 9. Increase the clearance area around is much tighter than it has previously boundary fencing to at least 8 metres been and the fire-fighting season is more 10. Increase investment in fire-fighting prolonged” he said. aircraft “This means it is more important 11. Involve the ADF in Municipal The autumn firewood collection September 1, 2020. Residents must only than ever that we have proactive fuel Emergency Management Planning season officially closes on June 30, 2020. collect firewood from designated areas management, resources, plans and 12. Change the natural disaster The spring collection season opens on and stay within collection limits. support to effectively manage any future assistance to allow financial assistance If residents continue to face any events” Mayor Wortmann said. where secondary events post bushfire challenges sourcing sufficient firewood The thirteen recommendations have resulted in damage to assets for the winter, they are encouraged to submitted by Council include; 13. Active support from Federal call the local Bushfire Recovery Team 1. 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Winter is following year. the time to plant bare rooted fruit trees Check your deciduous trees and see if and berries and also roses. Rhubarb they need pruning. Dead and crossing crowns are now available. They need to branches should be removed in order to be planted in a soil rich in compost and let more light into the centre of the tree. fed regularly. Asparagus can be planted Most fruit trees can be winter pruned. now and broad beans sown. Divide Continue to rake up any fallen leaves and your clumps of chives. Don’t forget that add them to the compost bin. parsley makes a good edging plant as Here is a tip if you have a passion fruit well as being used in the kitchen. Plant vine. Bury a lamb’s liver under its root your kale seedlings now as kale loves the run. Make an incision at right angles to colder weather. the root run and slip the liver into this and It is not too late to plant spring bulbs. back fill. 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Above: Frosty May morning' Anglican Activity y first encounter with a High roof and chimney and a small verandah Graeme Aldrich Clergy contact MPlains hut was over forty years ago gracing its front. Thankfully, the hut Regular Services Our Church remains closed at times when I undertook a three day hike. It was was spared from the recent devastating With the easing of restrictions with other than the above under instructions my first extended hike and one that was bushfires. The Border Bushwalking Club regard to the gathering of groups we have from the Diocese. If you have a need memorable; not for the awesome scenery has been maintaining this hut for decades, been able to return to regular Sunday to make contact with clergy, Fr Alan is but more for the inappropriate gear I was with support from the High Country services in the church with a few rules on available on 0418 464053, or you can wearing and carrying. Being young and Huts Association and Bushwalking social distancing to be observed. At this contact churchwarden Graeme Aldrich foolish it didn’t matter too much, except Victoria and have undertaken extensive stage all services will begin at 9.00am. on 0417 043134. that we were plagued by heavy rain which repairs to the roof and chimney as well Please come and join us. meant I seemed to be standing under a as recently re-cladding the building with cold shower for the entire trip. (There’s new weatherboards. We’ve even added nothing worse than that cold trickle of a few home comforts like candlestick water down one’s back!) holders and curtains! This cosy little hut Photo Comp Update The hut we sought refuge in on the first comprises a single room with some bench hank you to those that entered some This allows for your interpretation and night was at Tawonga Hut and ever since space, a couple of wooden bench seats Tdelicious looking photographs in our we are welcoming all responses including the huts of the High Plains have held a and a very effective cast iron stove set in last category ‘food’. cold and frosted landscapes, magical special place in my heart. While I have no the original fireplace. (Thanks to Parks With restrictions easing we think it is water droplets, warm and cosy fires and regrets about the removal of cattle from Victoria for helicoptering it in - it would time to get out and about to capture our the the perfect hot chocolate. the mountains, I’m glad we have been left have been a bugger to lug in from Pretty next section of the Herald’s Photography Send in your photos by emailing us at with the legacy of these huts. Scattered Valley Pondage.) competition. [email protected] or via far and wide across the High Plains, they The hut is well worth a visit and can Our next category is ‘Winter’. our Facebook page. remain a testament to the tough pioneers be reached by hiking in on the Australian who roamed these magnificent, if at times Alps Walking Track from the Cope Hut hostile environments, eking out a living car park, or off-track from Pretty Valley and building some quite remarkable Pondage. Now that Winter has arrived structures that still serve an important you’ll need to slip into some skis or function today as places of refuge. snowshoes to get there, but when Spring Archaeologists believe many current rocks around and the snow clears you can hut sites were once favoured by plan a day trip or, if restrictions have been Indigenous people as meeting places, lifted by then, do what the members of the camping spots and ceremonial grounds. Border Bushwalking Club often do, and Credibility for this idea comes from the plan an overnighter there. In the Spring, fact that most huts are found in sheltered when the weather is more agreeable, BBC clearings close to reliable water sources. members will be heading out to ‘our’ hut Some High Plains huts, such as the iconic to give it a much needed coat of linseed Wallace Hut and nearby Cope Hut, are oil and a general spruce up. Visitors will easily accessible by road and require be more than welcome to join us! only a short stroll through the bush, while To find out more about how you can take others are in remote and hidden locations an adventure in the great outdoors visit that require a bit of grunt to get to. the Border Bushwalking Club’s website As well as the cattlemen’s huts there are at www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au also a number of former SEC surveyor’s huts, including Young’s Hut, a rustic weatherboard hut with corrugated iron

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Eskdale Primary School school. Autumn and Winter are traditionally good employment and have good friends. crochet, learn how an engine works, or While everyone is learning and living up the seasons of sickness. When you get an Would you rather be THIS PERSON!! or learn woodwork, or make dirt tracks to ride to their dreams you won’t be able to do so illness, your immune system is under strain, would you rather be a hobo due to home- your pushbike on. If your parents can't help without the proper education. This is why leaving you 60% more likely to catch school? Put kids back in school. you learn these new passions, then you can getting back to school you will be back with coronavirus. Imagine how much this could Being in the classroom gives all students watch youtube tutorials or do a webex with your friends while learning at a higher level escalate in schools. By keeping children fair and equal teaching. Some students an expert. and also getting you out of those pesky jobs. home from school you could save millions who are working from home get NO help You have the time to go on excursions School is a privilege that should not be taken of people from getting the virus. Keep our from their parents, while other students are out of the house and learn about a topic. for granted. You are the next generation of community safe, out of harm's way. getting their work done for them. How is this You’re free to explore on days rather than thinkers and leaders. You need all the help Teaching is the most important profession fair to all students? Being in the classroom, go to school. The supermarket could be a you can get to become what you want. You in the world. Teachers show respect, students have the same equal amount of lesson about how much things cost. You are the future, so get back to learning. resilience and responsibility. Without teacher help which gives all students the can attend the museum and learn about “Learning isn’t better at home and we teachers where would we be? Mentally same learning attention. art there. You can attend music shows and should not remote learn” challenged in life. No friends, no brains, no Socialising is a very important part of learn about the instruments. Home schooled Oscar Kilgour future. We need to keep our teachers safe school life. Children learn interacting skills, kids can attend these excursions with other Do you think that children should be in their homes, not in classrooms full of manners, active listening skills and public home schooled kids. That way you still are locked up from their friends? Today's germy, grotty, unsanitary children. speaking skills when you attend school. playing with friends and aren't lonely. Home children can never succeed if they’re locked Think about all the people you can Children who attend school learn these schooled kids are never lonely, have many up like chickens. Do you like the thought save by staying at home. Our society will very important social skills therefore get other home schooled friends and are free to of your child sitting on a street asking for function much better without hospitals full a good head start in life compared to kids explore the world. money because they're homeless? No! To of sick children. By stopping the spread of who are home schooled. Would you like to Home schooling is a must for children so make sure your children don’t grow up to be coronavirus, especially in this increased be an important and social member of the they can be happy and relaxed. Those that homeless let them back into schools! time of risk, we are saving our most prized community? Then you need to go to school stay home and learn from home can focus Kids need to see their friends. That is the educators. This deadly virus must be halted to learn these skills. Being in school also on things they love rather than have the way they learn. If they are stuck with each swiftly before we can get back to our old gives you the opportunity to have great strictness of a timetable, or kids can explore other all the time they will get so bored. routine. Let's all play our part in in a better friendships. You play with these people more of their community on excursions. Imagine you locked up with all of your future without coronavirus. each day and grow up together. Give kids more opportunities for them to brothers and sisters. Now think about those “Learning isn’t better at home and we People in school are more fit and have stay at home and to learn from home. It is kids that have no brothers or sisters, would should not remote learn” better sportsmanship skills than those who essential for their learning! you like that no one to play with, have fun Cooper Dower stay home to learn. They are given more “Learning is better at home and we with or anything. Kids need to socialize. If What if you can never go back to school? opportunities to play team sports and learn should remote learn all the time”. you think that people are going to be happy What would you do? None of us can live how to lose against other people. You have Kiara Cooper not being able to see friends then you have like this. If the government is going to make the chance to run around, learn new games Learning is better at home during the gone mad!! Let the children out to see their us stay in lockdown till scientists find a rather than staying at home being bored coronavirus because it only takes one friends. vaccine for coronavirus, students, parents and wondering what games you can play person for it to spread, do you want the Kids are not learning properly at home. and teachers are going to get angry, agitated by yourself. coronavirus? It is putting our loved ones at Remote learning is just not as effective as and achieve nothing. We need to get back to Let's go back to school! If we don't go risk. Do you have an elderly, a member that kids learning in a school. One day of this school where students can concentrate and back to school you will be homeless, poor has a bad immune system or just a loved equals only a quarter of a full school day. learn properly. and live on the streets and surely no one one in general? Well if you do it's putting Just think about it, schools normally finish Being in isolation is so sad because we wants that. If you do go back to school them at risk. at 3:30 but at the moment we are finishing cannot see our friends and play like what you will most likely love your life, have The caronavus will just start all over an hour earlier. A whole week of this is only kids are meant to do. If we can't socialise good money plus a good house. You will again if we go back to school too early and just as much as 3 days of proper school days. at school we are not going to be happy ever have good social skills ,have the ability to we will have to do remote learning ALL Education is so important to kids we must again. I know school is a place we go to learn play games with other kids and have strong OVER AGAIN do you like remote learning stop remote learning now and go back to new things, but it is also a place we go to friendships. Why would you want to stay or do you like seeing all your friends? school so that kids get their full education! meet new people and play together. Every home, be home schooled and end up poor You would feel a bit bored but during the The kids have had the same teacher day at school we learn new things, but we and living on the streets? Three quarters of coronavirus it's worth it because we need to every day. Normally, at school a student also learn new ways to be happier together. the people who go to school will be rich, contain this virus. has different teachers for different subjects. It is also hard for teachers to set students rich rich! If you are home schooled you Just think of the bright side of things: you If you think that would be enjoyable to just tasks because it all relies on the internet while will end up broke! So let us back in school can spend more time with your family and have one teacher all the time, then try it. It’s we are learning at home. Some kids do not now! you finish school earlier and you won't have not. Imagine you had the same teacher all have internet access at their home, so how do “Learning is better at home and we to worry about not having a drink bottle. the time. You know what it’s like to have a they learn? When students are at school the should remote learn all the time”. “Learning isn’t better at home and we grumpy boss all the time and it is the worst teachers can just do it the good old fashion Elsie Baude should not remote learn” isn't it? Kids can't be locked up all the time way where the students sit and listen to what How would you like a relaxing school Louise Barnes with just one teacher. they have to do for the day. Then zoom, up day? Working in the quiet, working when Do you want children with no friends? Kids should be at school. Education is too they get and they’re off to their desks to do you want, and some days not even working People with no friends are lonely. No one important for kids to just be at home. No their work for the day! at all! Home schooled kids are 80% more wants lonely children! At school you get one with children like the thought of them Another reason it is better for kids to go to likely to be happy, laid back and calm friends. At school we learn more than growing up to be homeless, because they school is because it is very hard for students adults. You have more time to explore your reading, writing and maths. We learn how didn't have education. Now is the time to get to concentrate at home. At home most kids passions and learn new things. Keep kids at to socialise! When socialising you can make kids back into education. have heaps of toys and games and these items home so they can have a relaxed, creative new friends. Friends are really important It’s important that kids see friends to are a big distraction. At school students don’t and friendly attitude to life. people in our lives. To get friends you need socialize, it’s not good for them to have the have as many toys and distractions that can Schooling at home is an easy relaxing to go to school! same teacher every day, and they are learning put them off task. Could you imagine being day. Before lunch you can work on reading, At school you do a lot more exercise than as slow as a snail at home. For the good of a kid and being expected to concentrate on writing and maths. As there is no travelling at home. If you're thinking how can this be, our children let them back into school. school work while your favourite toys are to school, you can begin work early, so you well there is an answer for you. In school within arms reach? “Learning is better at home and we can finish early. If you do not have time you walk around in your class room but at It's fine to have to learn or work from home should remote learn for this term”. for schooling that day, you can do it either home you just sit down the whole time. whilst there is a deadly virus going around, Scout Cabelka the next day or that night. Working from Over 45% of people suffer from mental but we need to get back to our normal Imagine hospitals full of children. Sick home is working in the quiet. There is no health. It is proven that exercising helps routine sometime soon. When learning from children. This is what will happen if we one to talk to you while you are working. you keep positive. home students can't concentrate, it's hard ease the school ban. One child could infect There is no one to distract you at the table If you’re working from home how is your for teachers to set them tasks and kids can't their whole class before they even showed while you are working. There is no one in teacher ever going to check your work? see their friends. If the Victorian Premier is symptoms. Coronavirus is Dangerous, the room being silly to distract you. Home (this does not mean to not do you work!) going to ease the restrictions we still need to Deadly and Detrimental to society. school is very casual, very relaxed and very Imagine in a big storm a power pole fell listen to the rules and keep our distance but Keeping children at home is a way to get peaceful. over and no one was allowed to fix it. Your students need to get back to school or they around the spread of coronavirus. When When you work from home you can computer would run out of batteries and no won’t learn anything! you walk your child/ren to school you work on your passions and things that excite one would be able to work. That would be might press the button on the crossing. “Learning isn’t better at home and we you. After lunch you can work on science terrible! Coronavirus can stay alive for up to 3 days should not remote learn” experiments. With art you can work on If you want friends you need to go to on this surface. This increases the chance of Zac Baude a project as long as you want, rather than school. If you're at home some people will spreading coronavirus when the next person We must go back to school! Did you just an hour or two at school. If you do P.E. slack off and not do enough work. Work is comes to use the crossing. Would you be know that 80% of people who go to school you can go for bush walks or roller skating very important but so is socialising! If you happy knowing that you put someone (or are more successful than home schoolers. or canoeing. All these things you can not have no friends you will be lonely. Go to yourself) at risk? They are more likely to be wealthy, have do at school. You can learn how to sew, school because you need friends! Tallangatta Herald - June 18th, 2020, Page 10

Welcome Back to Mitta Mitta PS. Michael Mc Brien Peer learning and leadership is a vital it has just been great to get back into the in organisation and personal responsibility t has been a very part of the school experience and while classroom and catch up with everyone. for all of us but one that all the students Idisrupted and we can deliver curriculum via book We have still had to adapt to a few have embraced as part of the return to challenging school packs and online portals this cannot changes; regular scheduled handwashing school. year by any measure replace the crucial social interaction and sessions, using our own drink and it has been great to have all our students development that being in the classroom bottles (the bubble taps are off) back at school as we begin our journey offers. We still have a way to go before and working in our own seats, back to “normal”. Remote learning was we can get back to camps, excursions and with our own equipment rather not easy, and while everyone did a terrific Cluster days (regular events where all our than from the usual community job adapting to using online platforms small schools get together) but for now collection. It has been a lesson and working from home, I think we all agree it is a lot more fun and interesting, being back in the classroom.

Answers will be provided in the next edition of the paper Brain Teasers / Riddles 1 I speak without a mouth 3 I have cities, but no houses. I 6 What is seen in the middle of 7 What instrument can you and hear without ears. I have mountains but no tress. March and April that can’t hear, but can’t see and can’t have no body, but come I have water but no fish. be seen at the beginning or touch? alive with wind. What am I? What am I? end of either month? 2 You measure my life in hours 5 You see a boat filled with and I serve you by expiring. people. It has not sunk, but Crossword I’m quick when I’m thin and when you look again you slow when I’m fat. The wind don’t see a single person on is my enemy. the boat. Why? Sudoku

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Tallangatta Health Service News The State of Emergency in Victoria was extended at the end of May to 11.59pm on 21 June. Whilst some restrictions are still in place, care for our patients, residents, and clients continues as we adapt our activities and processes to our everyday life. Residents Influenza ince the COVID-19 restrictions Amelia. Immunisation Scame into place and as part of their The kiosk at Bolga Court has been ave you had your Influenza activities, the Tallangatta Girl Guides revamped and stocked for resident HImmunisation for 2020? If you have been writing letters to residents purchases. Now open on a weekly basis, haven’t, it’s not too late. Call the Medical of Bolga Court and Lakeview. Several it has provided opportunity for residents Centre on 02 6071 5200 to make an of the residents also began responding, to “go shopping” without going shopping. appointment. resulting in them being matched as pen The newly named “Merry Poppins” kiosk pals. Maisie was keen for her pen pal to is ably manned by volunteer John. Thanks see what she does here at Bolga Court so to all the residents who contributed to the she knitted a beanie to send to her pen pal suggestions of this naming.

COVID-19 Testing esting for COVID-19 is at the Above: Girl Guide Amelia with her new TAlbury Wodonga Health Clinic. beanie Above: John and Maisie at the new “Merry Poppins” kiosk If you have any symptoms you may call your General Practitioner, or call the Community Services Hand Hygiene clinic on 02 6058 4444 to arrange an he Tallangatta Health Services My he simplest and most effective way Health Service monitors the hand hygiene appointment for a test. TCommunity Home Care Team are Tto prevent passing infections on to of staff. An Infection Prevention and Alternatively, you may call the still providing personal care, in home other people in hospital is to wash your Control Coordinator (IPCC) conducts COVID-19 Hotline on 1800 675 398 respite, district nursing care and domestic hands. This applies to everyone in the hand hygiene audits to ensure compliance All individuals being tested for assistance to community clients. Transport hospital setting; visitors are encouraged to is above the benchmark of 80 %. To date COVID-19 should home isolate until test is being provided to clients to attend wash their hands on entering and leaving we consistently exceed this. The result is results are available. medical appointments only. Wherever the facility. To enable this Tallangatta benchmarked against other organisations It is important to stay informed of the possible, clients are encouraged to Health Service has strategically placed and and the results are reported to staff, current COVID-19 situation. Make sure make telehealth appointments with their increased hand sanitisers at entry points consumers and the Board. that the information you are receiving is medical practitioner. throughout the organisation. Tallangatta from a reliable source. The Department We continue to make changes to of Health and Human Services website our service in line with the Victorian has current updates at https://www.dhhs. Government to prevent the risk of vic.gov.au/coronavirus COVID-10 to staff, clients, patients and COVID-19 symptoms to be aware of the broader community. are: This involves: 1. Fever OR chills with no other known • Screening clients prior to service cause for any risk of COVID-19 and not OR transporting clients who are unwell with 2. Cough, sore throat, shortness of respiratory symptoms or who have been breath, runny nose, loss of sense of smell in contact with a suspected or confirmed OR case of COVID-19. 3. New onset of headache, myalgia • Screening all our health care workers (muscle pain), nausea, vomiting and and temperature checking them prior diarrhea to commencing work. No staff who are AND unwell will be rostered to work. • who are close contacts of a confirmed • Observing social distancing case of COVID-19, or requirements and strict hand hygiene • who have returned from overseas in procedures when providing services. We the past 14 days, or disinfect all surfaces and equipment that • are a Health Care or Aged Care may be used by clients, and vehicles in Above: Hand Hygiene Poster Worker. which clients are transported in. Why not shout yourself to a night off HUB COTTAGE from cooking!! Scott Carroll CRAFTS Tallangatta Health Service has teamed Exclusive and unique up with the Mitta Pub to provide 3 course handcrafted gifts. chef quality meals delivered to your door Plumbing Farm fresh eggs, Garden produce, Vic Lic 32013 NSW 70838c for $20. Delivery is free. You must be Plants, Homemade tasty Jams registered with My Aged Care. 7 Day Emergency Service and Preserves. Eftpos available If you need assistance in registering or 21 Barree Street, Tallangatta 3700 would like further information, please 43 Towong St Tallangatta contact us on Ph: 02 6071 5254. Phone 02 6071 2749 Mobile 0418 961 240 (02) 6071 2611 Tallangatta Herald - June 18th, 2020, Page 12 PUBLIC NOTICES Osteopath In Tallangatta Creative Available 2020/21 AGM Wednesdays and Fridays Sunday 12th July 2020 71 Towong Street 3.00pm call-out Contact John Via Zoom Meeting Mobile 0413 804 526 https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72404347842?p wd=VkRlU3oweDJlZ1UyeDJobnRibkxZQT09 Meeting ID: 724 0434 7842 JG & DS PAINTING Password: 5kYqD5 CONTRACTORS For more information call Kaylene 0415 565 361 or Specialising in painting & Sandra 0428 734 722 building maintenance CALLING ALL TOWONG CREATIVES Painters, artists, musicians, sculptors, actors, Wood For Sale writers, singers and more... We would like to hear from you so that we can Jack Guilliamse Fundraiser for better support you. PROPRIETOR Tallangatta LIC 218658C Cricket Club Please complete a two minute survey by Ph/Fax: 60729584 Generous Loads typing this link into your browser: www.surveymonkey.com/r/NT7DSCF Mobile: 0418 934 247 Get your order in now Alternatively email: Contact Manny 0427 712 561 [email protected]

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IEWA “Following the River - from GAZETTE Peaks to Pastures” IVER Proudly Sponsored by Address - Coulston Park Kiewa Sandy Creek Training Nights - Tuesday and Thursday FOOTBALL CLUB NETBALL CLUB Thursday Night Meals PRESIDENT: PRESIDENT: Football/ Netball Club WEBSITE: www.kiewasandycreekfootballclub.com Damien Britton 0409 465 363 Di Kerr 0408296578 June, 2020 Issue 96 Email: [email protected] Local Honoured With State Volunteers Award The Kiewa-Tangambalanga community was turn up and the last to go pleasantly surprised when they received the home. If there is a need for news that one of their own, Allan Croucher, carpentry at the club for had been honoured with The Weekly Times some small job, just call on Heart Volunteers Award. Allan. He has provided the The Weekly Times partnered with the music for many functions Powercor Country Festival for this inaugural over the years, using his award, which celebrates rural volunteers extensive collection of in the categories of Sport, Community, records, tapes CD’s etc. Environment and Coles Emergency Whenever a microphone Responders. The campaign was launched is needed, Allan is the go- in March, with nominations coming from to man. His collection of all over the state of Victoria and resulting in football memorabilia over Tangam Exercise four winners being declared. Allan received the years is something to his award for his contribution to Sport and in be admired so whenever Group particular, his dedication to volunteering with there is need for history, the Kiewa Sandy Creek Football Club. Allan is the one to seek Pg.2 Allan played football in his early days with out. Kiewa but has played a larger role off-field, His willingness to initially on the committee, with several years assist the Football Club, no matter as President of the Club. But Allan is best what the task, makes Allan special and known as a “Behind the Scenes” worker - at contributes to the many reasons why working bees, Allan has often been the first to the Club has been so successful over the years. Allan is also a dedicated volunteer with the Kiewa-Tangam Lions club and previously with the local CFA. He has recently joined the committee of The Kiewa Memorial Park. The local community and surrounds congratulates Allan on his award and conveys the hope that he may continue his volunteering. Allan will be presented with his award CFA News at a function in . Pg. 3 VALE - PETER KEMP “KEMPY” The local and wider communities are membership of both those organisations. An saddened at the recent passing of a popular incredibly special achievement. and long-time resident of Tangambalanga. In the wider community too, Peter was Peter, or “Kempy” as he was commonly always willing to assist, or be part of, an referred to, spent his early years at Upper organising group supporting any worthwhile Sandy Creek, where he attended Upper Sandy or much-needed cause. Creek Primary school. After the sudden death Peter will be remembered for the way he of his father Bert, Peter, together with his would quietly go about methodically carrying older brother Gary and mother Betty, moved out any duty bestowed upon him, within into Wodonga and he finished his schooling whatever his role or assigned task was as a there. Peter never lost touch with the local committee man and volunteer. The love for area, meeting and marrying the love of his his immediate family and respect he earned life, Marree and settling in Tangambalanga. from them, ensured that whatever Peter was His working life was spent in the supermarket up to in any volunteering role, his wife Marree and bread delivery industries. Peter enjoyed and daughters Sarah and Alicia were always by tennis, playing for his Upper Sandy Creek his side, rolling up their sleeves to pitch in and tennis club for many years. make it a truly family affair. To say Peter was actively involved in his local Tangambalanga and its surrounding districts Netball Natters community is understating the enormous have been enriched by the generosity of Peter’s amount of time and energy he devoted to the involvement in serving our community in so Pg. 4 Kiewa -Sandy Creek Football-Netball Club. many ways. He was a past player, committee man of many Peter Kemp will be greatly missed by his years, club president and a committee member vast network of friends and family. of the Tallangatta and District Football League, Rest peacefully Kempy. resulting in him being recognised with life 2 Kiewa River Gazette May - 2020

Executive Editor: Deb Bowman Diary Next Issue: 6th August 2020 Editors: Deadline: Peter Croucher & Rhonda Ronald Dates 23rd July 2020 Photos: Contributed Articles can be emailed to: Layout & Design:Samantha Maude Do you have an event happening? Nikita Cassidy & Jessica Vardy Please let us know! [email protected] Printing: North-East Newspapers Send Diary Dates or other contributions Advertisements & Enquiries: Publisher: Tallangatta Herald to [email protected] [email protected] or (02) 6027 3356 Ad Enquiries: Pam Davis-Jones Community News Tangam Exercise Donation of Wood to Worthy Group Corryong Recipients With the permission of Indigo Shire and Coulston Park committee , the Tangam exercise group moved outdoors during COVID 19 restrictions. Physical distancing is observed, along with hand-sanitising. With their volunteer trainer, Ian, the regular participants have enjoyed being able to recommence exercising, albeit with reduced numbers.

Worthy recipients receive a donation of Lions members with the Corryong wood wood. merchant The ongoing effects of the devastating been affected by the fires. bushfires last Summer are still being felt Kiewa-Tangam Lions members arranged Did You Know and community groups far and wide are for a Corryong wood merchant to provide We live in an enclosed universe which still wanting to help. One such group, the wood to worthy recipients and means that the water available on our planet the Caboolture East Lions Club from accompanied him to deliver it. The people is limited. As 60% of an adult’s body is Queensland, made a generous donation who received the load of wood were very composed of water, each birth means less and asked the Kiewa-Tangam Lions Club appreciative and thank the Caboolture East water is available for use in the environment. to administer it. It was decided to use the Lions for their kind donation and also to Added to this, each person then requires more donation to purchase loads of firewood for the Kiewa/ Tangambalanga Lions Club for water to sustain life. residents of Corryong and district who had organizing the delivery. The clearance of land of vegetation can cause rain to fall over oceans in lieu of land Vale masses. Less vegetative cover also aids in the It is with deep regret that we farewell drying out of soil which in turn retards the Robert (Rob) DARE decomposition any leaves etc. Soil moisture is essential for good soil health. Passed away on the 18th May 2020 Perhaps we need to rethink what we

* produce and make sure that we obtain the Hugh (Hughie) LEWIS highest return for each litre used to produce Passed away on the 22nd May 2020 food or goods. * We are receiving less and less water in our Peter KEMP (Kempy) environment. It is doubtful that desalination Passed away on the 1st June 2020 is a solution. We would need to know the The Kiewa River Gazette extends its saturation level the ocean can absorb. Extra condolences to the family, extended salination will have an impact on algae, fish family and friends. and other sea creatures. Food for thought.

PO Box 28 www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au Indigo 3747 www.facebook.com/indigoshire phone 03 5728 8000 Connection local call 1300 365 003 [email protected] June- 2020 Kiewa River Gazette 3 At the Cinema Police Chat Genre: Comedy/Drama Winter is again upon us. Since COVID19 general and check if there are any puddles of If you liked: Captain Fantastic and JoJo Rabbit restrictions were put in place, many of you oil visible. This can indicate a problem that Where you can watch: SBS OnDemand have driven less and some people have not you may need to see an expert to get checked ‘Hunt for The Wilderpeople’ tells the driven at all. We all owe ourselves and other out. story of a young troublemaker, Ricky Baker road users the courtesy of our vehicles being Obviously, this is not the be-all and end-all. (Dennison) and his newest foster family. safe on the road. Most people know how to It’s important to take care of your vehicle and Unfortunate circumstances force Ricky and check oil and water and while these are both get it serviced regularly. Just as you need to re- his resistant and unwelcoming foster father, important, there are some other things you fuel to keep your car moving, you need to make Hector (Neil), to escape to the New Zealand need to do to keep yourself safe on the road. sure all these parts are working cohesively. If bush. They hide and run from authorities And you don’t need to be a mechanic to do you can’t see clearly out the windscreen you who wish to take Ricky away from Hector to some basic checks that can also save you may miss something that is important for Juvenile Prison. This turn of events sets new money in the long run. you to respond to. If your tyres are bald and adventures and hardships for the unlikely First – check your tyres. All tyres have you need to brake, you will slide instead of pair. tread wear indicators – this is a small raised stopping. If your lights aren’t working and This film is directed by the unique Taika piece of rubber between the lines of tread. If another driver/rider can’t see you or that Watiti. It is consistently funny but also these indicators are at the same height as the you’re braking/turning, collisions can – and emotionally brutal at times. A connection to tread, it’s time for some new tyres. Make sure do – happen. These are all avoidable. the characters is so easily made but also tested, the tread runs across the whole width of the As life – slowly – starts to return to our new as Watiti cleverly pulls at the empathy of the tyre and its not worn or bald on the inside/ normal, lets all make some good habits. These audience. Similarities can be made to Taika’s outside. If this is the case, you need to get tasks take only a short time to complete and most recent film, JoJo Rabbit, as there is a your tyres balanced. Make sure they have the are free to check. Replacing bulbs and wiper child protagonist and it contains some absurd right amount of air in them for your vehicle blades is easy to do with lots of You Tube but very well-written themes. and needs. Your service book should tell videos showing you how to do it. Hunt for The Wilderpeople is you this magic number as a PSI (pounds per If you are driving an unsafe or modified By Maggie Heffernan recommended for all ages and all families; square inch). You may also find a label/sticker vehicle that does not comply with the there is something in it for everyone. The film Title: Hunt for The Wilderpeople / placard on this inside frame of one of the standards for registration you can receive a is available to view on SBS OnDemand or on Director: Taika Watiti front doors. penalty notice of $413 and/or a notice of the SBS movie channel a few times a month Starring: Sam Neil, Julian Dennison Make sure all your lights are working. unroadworthy – which some people call a due to its popularity. This is a must-see film Recommended for: All You can do this by yourself by looking at ‘canary’ thanks to the yellow slip that will get for all its quirkiness and its unique spin on the Rating: PG the reflection of your car in a window. If stuck to your windscreen. More importantly, if comedic/drama genre. Stars: you’re comfortable with a screwdriver you you are involved in a collision and your vehicle ✯✯✯✯ can replace most bulbs yourself for minimal was in an unsafe condition contributing to the expense. If not, a mechanic can do this for collision, you may receive significant charges. you for a fee or as part of a routine service. Or you could kill or seriously injure yourself, Lions Club News Make sure your windscreen is clear and free a loved one, or another road user. Times are slowly changing and to walk along Huon-Kiewa Road. This is from cracks and stone chips. While you’re at opportunities are gradually opening up to supported by both Lions and the members it, give the windscreen a clean on the inside get us back to safe socialising, so I'm sure it of the church. as well as the outside. Check your wipers won't be long until Lions are back to regular These tasks don't just happen, they and blades. Make sure they sluice the water meetings. In the meantime, isolation has are done because of the dedication and off cleanly so you can see out the windscreen. provided an opportunity to highlight some consistency shown by Lions and community If your blades are leaving water lines, it’s time of the regular work that the Club does that is members. to replace them. This is another easy to do at not always noticed by those who are not part home job. of Lions. Even during restrictions, the Lions Time to pop the bonnet. If you’re not sure Tyre Wear Indicators have managed to get these things done. One how to do this, you will need to follow the such long-term and regular activity is the instructions in your vehicle manual. Under groundskeeping at the Kiewa Cemetery, the bonnet you will find a water reservoir for which is kept neat and tidy. Another is the the windscreen. Make sure you fill this up well-kept grounds of the Anglican Church, with clean water. There are lots of additives which you might notice if you happen you can get, but so long as it has clean water in it, you’ll be fine. By now you should know if your battery is flat! Depending on who you ask, car batteries last for between 2 and 5 years. Make sure your Most vehicles are computerised these days – battery is clean on the outside and there are but you still need to check some basics. no leaks, cracks or bulges. Lots of mechanics Stay safe, will test your battery to determine if you need to replace it or not. LSC Lisa Lorenz While you’re there, look at the engine in [email protected] CWA News Our ladies got their needles and would like to meet some new friends, then out and have been very busy Lion Alan Blackman please get in touch. Our doors are always open Lion Kevin Cooper putting together our package of to new members. If you’d like to just meet in a knitted woolies which is now casual setting first, let me know, we’d love for on its way to support the Swifts you to join us at our July dinner. Leanne 0408 CFA News Creek Mountain Project. Thank you, ladies, 431299 your continued enthusiasm to Some time ago, the Kiewa application. help out in the community in Fire Brigade applied for a The larger meeting room will help our any way you can is inspiring! grant for a building project growing brigade to hold larger meetings and We are hoping to resume to extend our meeting room. The brigade conduct classroom-type training. our monthly meetings with was notified in early 2019 of our successful The cost of the works is close to $100k. a dinner out in July. It will be great to all be together again and get back to working in the community once more. No doubt there will be much chatter as we all catch up on the events of the last few months. If being isolated has made you realise how much you enjoy the company of others 4 Kiewa River Gazette June - 2020 KVPS News Welcome Back! What a wonderful welcome back to to stay in their personal spaces. Hand-sanitising school it was for the children in grades and cleaning of school surfaces is happening F-2/3! regularly throughout the day, with all the We started the day with balloons and children aware of the need to stay safe while at happy faces after ten weeks of staying at school. We have all enjoyed returning to regular home with family. Teachers and children classroom work with art, music and physical were all happy to see each other. education back on the agenda. Overall the children were very excited to Most children have loved being at home be back with their friends who they have and it has been fantastic to see their growth in greatly missed. The children have settled their learning, which was hugely supported back into our school routines beautifully, by their parents. On return to school, we The remainder of the school (Grade 3-6) although we have had to make some small have undertaken team-building activities to returned on Tuesday 9th June. We are sure that changes. They are not required to socially strengthen relationships and enable the children many more happy faces will be visible at our distance, but we encourage the children to re-connect. wonderful school.

Above: Matilda and Harry read books to their foundation buddies Ella and Lachlan get ready to do a ‘Big Write’ about their experiences when Left: Students playing on the new school bus doing their remote learning, on their first week back at school. As you can see, construction at Kiewa Valley Primary School they are happy to be back at school and getting back to normal. Netball Natters Ghost Whisperer Restrictions have finally eased up to do an online course to cement my enough to allow netball training to go understanding of these restrictions. The Sandy Creek Change Rooms back! On the 1st of June, Kiewa Sandy What activities/drills did the girls do? up in a drain. Creek netballers were given the green This week we just worked on our fitness Players and club light by the government that training as there are so many exercises the girls can officials who use could resume…just with a lengthy list of do by themselves – no interaction needed! the room are to guidelines to follow from Netball Victoria. And it was a good way to ease back into blame for this. Some of these are listed below: exercising without being too easy. This is the reason • Players can train in groups of up to What did you do to make sure all the for the blocked 20 plus the coach and essential support Covid-19 guidelines were met? shower outlet. personnel I had to go down early and divide the The garbage • 1.5 metres physical distancing must be court with chalk into 3 x 3 metre squares. removed from maintained The girls then had had to keep their drink the drain was so • There are to be no contact drills with bottles, towels and themselves within their disgusting it is minimal use of shared equipment allocated square. I also had information hard to imagine • An attendance checklist must be kept posters the girls had to read and went The Sandy Creek Football Ground, human beings used the rooms. • All equipment – from goal post pads through the guidelines they needed to home of the Tallangatta League Finals, Action has been taken by the Executive to balls – must be cleaned between each follow. We had designated drop off and has long been lauded as the MCG of to arrange extra duty to the Clubs training pick up points for the girls as well, and country football. And so it might be, but working at the finals to have one person • And hand sanitizer will continue to be on arrival and departure, they all had to when it comes to the Sandy Creek change responsible for rooms and showers. everyone’s best friend! hand-sanitize. room facilities this is a different matter We appreciate the fact that problems The A Grade team has hit the gym, How did the training go overall? and has long been a bone of contention. do occur from time to time. When they working hard to regain their fitness with I know all the girls were super happy It is interesting to read the following in do arise we ask for cooperation as our the hope of being able to play this year. The to be back! I must say there was probably the 1979 Tallangatta League Qualifying task is not an easy one. Sandy Thomas 17’s team have also returned to the courts, more catch-up talk than there was fitness Final Record under the Yackandandah -League Secretary” absolutely loving being able to socialise being done, but that’s what I wanted – for Football club notes: That was forty years ago and since with their teammates again. The rest of the all the team to reconnect. I thought this “P.S. We all hope to see ‘Sandy’ Thomas then, a lot of work and money has been teams are yet to train – waiting for their was a good move for our 17’s team to , Doug Williams and other members of poured into the facilities in general. coaches to get everything organised for have some sort of an outlet and something the ‘Executive’ under the showers after However, the change rooms, despite their return. familiar in such an unpredictable time. the game. Provide your own soap and hot some improvement, can still cause some Curious to know how the first training The support of the club also made things water.” angst from competing clubs. At least with back went, I spoke to the 17’s coach, Allie so much easier! Well of course this needed a right of the local Lions Club appointed to do the Cassidy, to find out. Being able to socialise and do some reply from the Executive and it came via clean-up of the aforementioned facilities, What did you have to do in preparation form of netball has had a huge positive the following week’s Record. you can be assured that the players will for the commencement of the 17’s impact on the girls. Going back to training “In reference to the remarks directed have clean showers, plenty of soap and training? hopefully means we are another step closer at the League Executive, I wish to make hot water. I had to have a meeting with Dawn to being able to play again. For now, stay the following comments on its behalf. Cardwell prior to our start date to go safe, stay well and GO HAWKS! The club facilities at Sandy Creek is by through all the guidelines. I then had no means as everyone would like it to be. With relation to the shower recess of the rooms, I feel that it should be mentioned about the condition of the showers after they have been used. All disposable rubbish is dumped into the shower recess. You name it, it ends Under 17s Training