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Community representatives (from left) Cathy Ross, Margie Walker, Sheril Wilson, Honor Auchinleck and Greg Nankervis with Ken Bailey (right) and artist Sean Burton (front).

The Corryong the contribution made by ‘The Athenaeum Art a team to visit Corryong paint and is expected to be Community Recovery military servicemen and Project’ will eventually to bring the project to completed before the 2021 Committee is supporting women from the Upper comprise five life-size fruition. bush festival. a project to commemorate Murray. murals in the Memorial The first part of the The second part of the Hall/RSL Hall precinct project will be to paint project will be four life- in Corryong. The project a mural on the wall of size murals along the side name reflects the history K A Bailey Mechanical entrance to the Memorial of the site now occupied Repairs with an Australian Hall. The themes are still Corryong Newsagency by the two halls, which Light Horse theme and its under discussion but will was originally called the connection to the Upper relate to the Upper Murray 43 - 49 HANSON STREET, CORRYONG Athenaeum Hall. Murray. The mural will and its servicemen and Phone: 02 6076 1381/ FAX: 02 6076 1188 Local organisations be created by Victorian- women. Email: [email protected] involved in the project based street artist, Kaff It is anticpated that the include the Corryong RSL Eine (aka Katie), a leading first of these murals will be sub-branch, Corryong & rural mural artist with completed by Anzac Day. District Memorial Hall a speciality in and love Other hall works will committee, Man From of horses. She is also a include the resurfacing Snowy River Tourist regular contributor to of the RSL carpark to Association and Corryong the Benalla Street art improve accessibility and College and the assistance festival and was involved safety to the halls. of Honor Auchenlick and in Anzac centenary Other murals are Richard Hubbard. commemorations at planned for the laneway Canberra-based war Villiers-Bretonneux. between the Memorial veteran and artist, Sean The mural will take Hall and Roger C Brown Burton, is co-ordinating Katie up to a fortnight to premises. Contact us for all your air conditioning & refrigeration needs

Help shape our future in Agriculture Follow us on Council, together with agriculture industry representatives and community members, are developing a Strategic Plan for Agriculture in the Shire. This plan will allow us to build a stronger, more profitable and more 2/20 Mint St., resilient agricultural industry. Opening hours:- Monday to Friday Ph: 02 6059 3222 Industry and community consultation will commence in February 2021 5.30am - 5.30pm / Saturday 5.30am - and we need you! 1.00pm / Sunday 7.30am - 12 noon / If you are interested in taking part, complete the form at: Public holidays 5.30am - 12 noon. bit.ly/agriculture-strategic-plan For more information contact Council’s Economic Development Coordinator Ph: 02 6076 1381 AU06286 on 1300 365 222 or [email protected]. PAGE TWO THE CORRYONG COURIER THURSDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2021 You can help shape our agricultural future

Agriculture contributes almost 40 per cent of Towong Shire’s economic output. Towong Shire direction and growth of our doorstep and it is Council, together with our agricultural industry, this local knowledge agriculture industry we would love to work which can make all the representatives and with you,” he said. difference in building a community members, is “Agriculture is prosperous industry for developing a Strategic our largest industry, generations to come,” Cr Plan for Agriculture accounting for more Wortmann said. in the municipality to than 30 per cent of Community and build a stronger, more employment and industry consultation profitable and more contributing almost 40 will commence this resilient agriculture per cent of our shire’s month. If you are industry for generations economic output each interested in taking part, to come. year. The importance complete the online form Towong mayor, Cr of this sector to our at bit.ly/agriculture- Dave Wortmann, is economic future is strategic-plan or contact encouraging community paramount. council’s Economic members to contribute “The good news is Development Co- to the plan. we already have a huge ordinator on 1300 365 “If you would like amount of knowledge 222 or email ecodev@ to help shape the future of the industry on towong.vic.gov.au.

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Upper Murray Community Recovery Weekly Recovery Update - 4 February 2021

Community Recovery Committees return Most of Towong Shire’s Community Recovery Committees are now meeting again after breaking for Christmas and working towards consolidating priorities moving forward. At the Upper Murray Community Recovery Hub, work on the recovery journey continues with some changes being implemented in line with shifting community needs. Recovery Hub welcomes new manager Council’s Recovery Team has warmly welcomed Jenelle Williamson as their new Manager Recovery. Jenelle comes with significant local government and community development experience and is looking forward to working with the community. Changes to recovery newsletter From February 2021, the Bushfire Recovery newsletter, which captures a range of recovery-related information, will be distributed monthly to every household. The next edition will be distributed in the last week of February. Recovery Plan released Municipal Recovery Plan An update to the Plan, condition structurally and Recovery Meetings Towong Shire’s Municipal scheduled to be delivered pose safety concerns after the Recovery Plan was endorsed in early 2021, will seek bushfires. • CRC, Thursday by Councillors at the January to incorporate input and The meeting followed an 4 February, 7.30pm at priorities from CRCs and Council meeting and is arborists report on the Tintaldra Hotel available to read on the the wider Upper Murray health and safety of the • Lucyvale CRC, Council’s website. communities. trees impacted by bushfire. Wednesday 10 February, The plan is a developing Cudgewa Avenue of Community members gave 6.30pm at Lucyvale Hall. document with actions Honour their input on preferred which will continue to be The Cudgewa Avenue of options to future proof the • Thowgla CRC, Wednesday adapted in line with evolving Honour is an important part Avenue of Honour. 10 February, 6.30pm at community recovery needs of the local community. The A report will be tabled at the Thowgla Hall and priorities. avenue of trees was planted Council meeting on February • Corryong CRC, Tuesday 16 in 1917, in honour of 65 24 and community members The document outlines five February, 5.30pm at the themes of recovery: natural locals who served in WW1. will continue to be kept Recovery Hub. environment and biodiversity, Last week community informed and involved. business and economy, members came together with To find out more contact Local • Towong CRC, Tuesday health and well-being, Council’s Recovery Team and Area Recovery Officer, Tony 23 February, 6.30pm at building and infrastructure, the Cudgewa CRC to put a Irwin on 1800 518 222. Towong Hall. and Aboriginal culture and plan in place for the 37 elms, Pictured above: Peter Purss at healing. some of which are in poor the Avenue of Honour. Upper Murray Community Recovery Hub Bushfire Recovery Victoria Call: 1800 518 222 Call: 1800 560 760 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Visit: Cnr Donaldson Street and Towong Road, Corryong

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Tumbarumba Outfitters MEGA WORKWEAR SALE 40% OFF RRP • Hi-viz 4 in 1 jackets, bombers, soft shell, short and long sleeve polos, shirts, taped and non-taped • Drill pants, shorts, coveralls • Selected work boots HURRY! ONLY WHILE STOCK LASTS! 29 The Parade, 02 6948 2455 Corryong FoodShare volunteers are looking for permanent premises. COMMUNITY CONSULTATION CUDGEWA SCHOOL PARK Food service needs a new home MASTER PLAN Come and see what we hope to achieve Following the grants. around 30 prior to last and let us know what you think. reformation of the “The building is fit- year’s bushfires. Corryong Scout Group, for-purpose and is what The service is open in In conjunction with a local food charity is we need to store the food 2021 on Wednesday and v now on the hunt for new and the furniture and it’s Thursday from 9am-1pm. CUDGEWA SCHOOL PARK premises. a permanenet home for If you are able to, drop PLAY DAY Corryong FoodShare us,” said said CFS co- in and pick up what you Services (CFS) has ordinator, Pastor Carol need, otherwise call Carol SUNDAY 21ST FEBRUARY occupied the Scout Hall Allen. Allen on 0427 762 051 for 9.30AM to 12.30PM for the past 15 years on “We are at the home delivery. Also, water Specialising in • Old fashioned fun and games - sack races, the proviso it be returned crossroads and will have and household items are egg and spoon races, tin can stilts, horseshoe to the Scouts if the need to widen our fundraising available by calling Pastor colour work throw and more arose. FoodShare has been net. Douglas on 0427 014 935 For all your printing needs • Sausage Sizzle and cold drinks trying to secure funding “We’ll be writing to make an appointment. of $160,000 to purchase letters to companies to see To donate to the available for purchase the former gym premises if they can get on board. CFS building fund visit Contact Mark Collins • Raffles and Prizes in Jardine Street from CFS currently has corryong.asn.au or phone 0418 602 623 • Corryong College Coffee Trailer Corryong Health but is not 120 clients of its services Ptr. Allen on 0427 762 (A Covid Safe Event) eligible for government which is an increase from 051. or at the Courier office COVID19 RESTRICTIONS ARE IN PLACE

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Snowy Hydro is buzzing with fresh energy and new faces after welcoming the 2021 trainee intake. As part of its commitment to providing OUR NEXT CORRYONG VISIT WILL BE employment opportunities, skills training and insight February 17th, 2021 into Science, Technology, • Tax Returns • Business Advice • Accounting Services Engineering and • Financial, Investment & Retirement Planning Advice Mathematical (STEM) careers for local young people, Snowy Hydro Ph: 02 6021 3399 annually offers 12-month, paid traineeships to [email protected] school-leavers from the Suite 1, Corryong Innovation Space, Boundary Street, Corryong local area. This year, 12 FOCUS PARTNERS - OUR FOCUS IS YOUR FUTURE trainees have taken up positions in a range of business areas including information technology, energy generation and Lester & Son asset management, Funeral Directors communications, A tradition of personal, professional care since 1907 human resources, finance, community relations, Snowy 2.0 and procurement. Ten are based in Cooma The new crew of trainees including Khancoban-based Caitlan Klippel (front left). and two of the trainees are regionally based, with TAFE,” he explained. Talbingo-based trainee study engineering. The technology, engineering one in Khancoban and the “We’re very proud Aylah Rice’s grandfather Snowy Hydro traineeship and maths,” Mr Broad other in Talbingo. to support local people was a diesel mechanic provides participants with Snowy Hydro said. and our communities and who helped build the the opportunity to apply “There are so many CEO, Paul Broad, said also to offer opportunities Snowy Scheme. A 2020 for a cadetship, in which the highly-successful that focus on training and trainee, Ian Grant, has just the company sponsors talented young people traineeship program was development. embarked on an electrical students to study at the living in this region in its 30th year. This helps make sure apprenticeship with University of Wollongong. and we see them as “Snowy has been our company has the Snowy Hydro based at “We see the traineeship our next generation of giving local young people people and skills that are Talbingo, while his father program as a valuable a start in their careers since Snowy Hydro engineers, Cherie Wright Tony Egan John Vogel needed now and into the Martin is a Snowy Hydro pathway young people can scientists, and information Ross Barnes, Andrew Harbick & David Wheeler 1991 and literally hundreds future.” Maintenance Manager at take as they embark on technology experts.” of trainees have gained on- Some of the new Jindabyne. their working lives and we 02 6056 1700 the-job experience with us trainees are second and A number of the encourage them to explore Applications for 2022 while combining business third generation Snowy trainees are planning study opportunities in Snowy Hydro traineeships 49 Thomas Mitchell Drive Wodonga administration studies at employees. to go to university to the fields of science, will open in Term 2. www.lesterandson.com.au

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For testing locations visit CORONAVIRUS.vic.gov.au Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne THURSDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2021 THE CORRYONG COURIER PAGE SEVEN PUBLIC NOTICES DEATHS POSITIONS VACANT Letters to the Editor PETERSOHN, Belinda (nee Leonhard 22/8/78) College thankful battery”. Eventually a - Lost her courageous new battery is purchased battle against cancer on for ongoing and still the clock doesn’t January 26th, 2021. support Career Opportunities work. Belinda passed Due to Covid-19 last “We need to replace it” Upper Murray Community Recovery Hub year, Corryong College RABBIT BAITING peacefully leaving was the advice. Nothing behind her beloved sons was unable to have a public happens so a friend says Council is recruiting for two roles at the Council will be conducting a Rabbit Baiting Timothy and Even and presentation evening. “I have one you can have” Program in local parks, open-spaces, farms and their father Daniel. Upper Murray Community Recovery Hub The presentations were and donates a big beautiful creeks around Khancoban from 1 February to 19 Sadly missed by family in Corryong. delivered through small clock which is displayed cohort assemblies. February, 2021. Beverly and Eggert, • Co-ordinator Resilience and Recovery for all to see. As a representative Carrots and the poison Pindone will be the bait Brendan, Michael, Projects (full-time) Shortly thereafter we from each organisation have a sudden heavy storm used. Jessica, Maddie and • Local Area Recovery Officer (full-time Dan, Toby and Georga was not permitted to attend and the clock is blown off Treatment areas will be sign posted. Please or part time by negotation) and her special girls we would like to publicly the wall and smashed. avoid these areas especially with pets. Layla and Matilda. Both roles are on a fixed-term contract acknowledge the below Drat! organisations for their For further information please contact our v to 31 December 2021 with an option to The staff say “We have contributions supporting to buy a new one”. Okay Ranger on 1300 275 782 (1300 ASK SVC) A service in celebration extend for a further period subject to our end of year student time goes on and still no during business hours. of her life will be held in funding. awards. clock. Snowy Valleys Council apologises for any Wodonga on February Applications close 5pm Sunday Major donations It is now early February 5th, 2021 at 11am at inconvenience caused. 14 February. received from:- Rotary and still we are waiting. Conways Funeral Home. ~ CEO Matthew Hyde Corryong - Dux of the Progress in motion? Numbers limited due Apply at towong.vic.gov.au/careers School award; CWA Inc Not. to current restrictions Cudgewa Branch; CWA Clock Watcher, - please RSVP to 0457 Upper Murray; Browns’ MEETINGS (Name withheld by CHIROPRACTOR 788 511. Plumbing; Corryong request). High Country U- Drive; R S and K L IN CORRYONG SCOTT, Michael Miller; Towong Shire; Darts Association Reid - Members of Snowy Hydro; Damms The Dr Rowan Daniel Welaregang Golf Club Annual General AFL North East Border is seeking a Auto and Diesel Repairs; Grapevine Visiting weekly Meeting mourn the loss of their Lions Club Corryong; and esteemed Life Member. Club Support Officer on Fridays Corryong IGA & Liquor. Date change:- Stall Thursday February Mike will be long and for the Upper Murray Football Netball Donations received holders and patrons are 9.30am-5.30pm 18, 2021 fondly remembered. League (UMFNL) from:- Upper Murray advised that the Upper Courthouse Hotel, Next appointments: Sympathy is extended Fixed Term Contract - Full Time Electrical; K A Bailey Murray Farmer’s Market Corryong at 7.30pm to Jill and all her family. Until September 30th, 2021 Mechanical Repairs; in March will be held February 12, 2021 Mildren and Coysh; on Saturday the 6th, the • Election of office Duties:- 81B Hanson St., Corryong Costello Rural; Corryong same day as the Towong bearers and team MEMORIAL • Provide operational and strategic support to the Café Brew; The Green- Cup race meeting (and Ph: 6056 2185 nominations Upper Murray communities and club volunteers SERVICE grocer Corryong; Graham not the week following as (Comp starts ASAP) • Assist in the development of football and netball in Pfeiffer Constructions; publicised on the market the Upper Murray • All teams intending to WHITEHEAD Humphrey Tours; Corry- postcard). The next nominate must attend A Memorial Service Download the Position Description online at https:// ong Tyre and Auto; market is on Saturday Ken Bailey to celebrate the life www.aflneb.com.au/aflneb-are-seeking-an-umfnl- Corryong Taxi; R & S February 13th. club-support-officer of Robert Arnold McInnes Earthmoving; v Corryong Whitehead will be Written applications should be directed to AFL WAW Credit Union; Mark the date:- Keep Mechanical NEB Region Manager by email at zac.guilfoyle@ Kindergarten held on Friday 29th Corry-ong Newsagency; the evening of Tuesday afl.com.au by c.o.b. Friday February 5th, 2021. January, 2021 at 11am Phil Cribb Panels; Ed February 16th free for Annual General Supported by the AFL Bushfire Recovery Fund Barry Pty Ltd, Corryong Repairs at All Saints Anglican Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Meeting Building Supplies; Comm- Night) at All Saints 46 Donaldson St Church, Corryong. Monday February 8, onwealth Bank; Agmate Anglican Hall. RSVP to Corryong Rural Services; and Doug Sylvia Montgomery on 2021 - 6.30pm CONTRACTING Neil Electrical. 0428 762 356 by February Phone Corryong Hotel Motel Fran Heath, 7th if you are able to come Welcoming all parents HAY CARTAGE Principal, and enjoy a free evening 6076 1119 Corryong College. of music, kids’ games and for the 2021 year to • All areas great company and food. (Experienced join the current Parents v contractor / own truck) CORRYONG COLLEGE Time is running Club Committee to is seeking a suitable candidate for a part time Swans swap:- The CORRYONG • Can also supply out position to commence on November 2020: The Federal Football Netball hand over positions grass hay TAXI SERVICE Monday 15th February, 2021 hot weather has arrived Club has named Gerard (big rounds) Midson for his second Domestic Support for College Hospitality and and, lovely the Corryong BIRTHS • Competitive rates stint as senior coach after Servicing Home Economics Swimming Pool is open on both for the season. initial appointee Brent 15 hours per week Corryong COLLINS Contact: First day: “Oh where Ohlin withdrew from Applications close at 4.00pm 12 February, 2021 the position to coach Welcome to Finley Rod Cowie is the clock?” and the & District the Wodonga Raiders’ ‘Finn’ John Collins. Please contact Gail Spink at Corryong College reply was “It needs a new Corryong reserves team. 0418 697 807 Born January 20th, 202 0408 364 910 on 02 6076 1566 for a job description and selection criteria Note: Please do (weighing 4.07kgs). TENDERS not call 6076 1418 Congratulations to MEMORIAL SERVICE Haydn, Stacey and CONTRACT Amelia! SHOOTER Rest in Peace MEETINGS With love from the Local whole fam x Corryong MIKE COLES Kangaroo 4 August 1953 – 9 January 2021 Request for Tender Red Cross THANKS Shooter Council is seeking tenders from Meeting NUTT - The family An informal farewell to Mike • Licensed, accredited suitably qualified contractors: Friday February 5th, would like to thank all will be held at the Khancoban Boat Ramp & insured those involved in the 2021 on Monday 15 February, 2021 from 5.00pm- For all your • For the construction of two wonderful and warm 7.00pm, following a private cremation. CFA Rooms - 10am conservation buildings and upgrades to an care of Graeme through pest control New members most his last years in the All who knew Mike are welcome to share additional building at the Colac Ph: 0457 139 949 welcome. Corryong Hospital. stories, catch up with mutual friends and bid Colac Caravan Park. Submissions To the nursing and him farewell at a place so dear to his heart. close 5pm Friday 19 February. domestic staff, doctors, So many thanks for all the messages of love and Courier Classies paramedics and the local Courier • To widen and seal a section of support, cards, flowers and offers of help. community who have Advertising Georges Creek Road, Georges helped Graeme in many And thanks particularly for the warmth and • IDs are required when Creek. Submissions close 5pm Ph: 6076 1045 ways - our heartfelt affection with which so many of you have placing birth, wedding adverts@corryongcourier. thank you to all. spoken to me about Mike. Wednesday 24 February. ~ Vicki, Yvette, Cassie, and engagement notices. ~ Geraldine Burrough 0407 129 412 com.au Matt and Stuart. Visit towong.vic.gov.au PAGE EIGHT THE CORRYONG COURIER THURSDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2021 Bringing classes to your door Wodonga TAFE’s course will see students BACASH’S new ‘Regional Access able to connect online via Project’ aims to enable Wodonga TAFE’s virtual students from regional classroom to engage in communities to connect classes with other students. EMPORIUM into a real time course in Rural remote students in We stock a great range 2021. this course will require The project offers reliable access to the of Clothing, Fabrics, participants the internet and a computer opportunity to gain a with current software. Bedding & Towels nationally recognised Students will be able to qualification with the connect from their home Find a treasure in Bacash’s Attic Certificate III in Tourism computer or visit the the SIT30116, along with Corryong Neighbourhood HOURS skills in retail, customer Centre (CNC) for access service, RSA, food safety and support to learn Monday ...... 9am to 4pm and more. online. Tuesday ...... 9am to 4pm Course graduates will “This is a fantastic be well-equipped for a opportunity for school Wednesday...... CLOSED career - whether they leavers during their gap Thursday...... 9am t0 4pm choose tourism, or step into yea or for anyone wanting Friday...... 9am to 4pm another service industry to gain some all-round such as hospitality, retail, employability skills,” Saturday...... 9.30am to 1pm or small business. said CNC’s Gemma 23 Hanson St. (in the heart of Corryong) Commencing in Whitehead. February 2021, this initial “The CNC is more than Corryong College 2021 Foundation class:- Front to back (left to happy to provide students right): Chad Tight, Raven Stafrace; Gabriel Eloy, Hunter Bailey, with access to a study Jasmyra Kaur, Angus Wood, Ruby McVean, Chace Aalbers; Blake Corryong Neighbourhood Centre space, computers and Tyrell, Darcy Mulquiney; Ollie Paton, Logan Wild, Katie Pierce, Mila internet, as well as provide Sheather, Beatrix Nugent, Mia Chambers; Standing: Travis Smith, REGISTER YOUR ACCOMMODATION FOR MFSRBF HOMESTAY WITH US support with getting Theodore Quin, Delaney Kelleher, Trey Knott, Cooper Saunders. started online.” Cert III in Tourism – Opportunity to complete via virtual classroom – commencing Feb Attendance will only Upper Murray Employment Group – Join the Facebook group to advertise or find employment be required at Wodonga Sacred Heart 2021 Foundation class (left to right):- Billy Jarvis, Hume Riverina Community Legal – Free legal advice – Visiting 16th Feb – Call 0418 396 050 Lincoln Broad, Max O’Connor, Charlotte Parker, Claire Jones. Technology Playgroup – Wednesday afternoon from 1pm – Assistance with IT queries. TAFE’s Campus for Skills & Jobs – Dale visiting 3rd Thurs of each month – Assisting with resumes, pathways & job search completion of two one-day workshops. While eligibility THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE CNC SOCIAL ENTERPRISES Upper Murray Community Bakery - Open 7 days a week – Phone 02 6076 1196 criteria applies, there Upper Murray Community Garage – Open Mon-Thur - Phone 02 6037 1587 are also opportunities to access this course via Free TAFE or Job Trainer. FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR STAFF & CUSTOMERS, PLEASE USE HAND SANITISER ON ARRIVAL AND For more information MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS contact the CNC on 02 CENTRELINK & VICROADS AGENCY - PRINTING - LAMINATING - FREE INTERNET ACCESS 6076 2176 or phone Wodonga TAFE’s customer team, on 1300 39 Hanson St, Corryong Vic 3707 ABN 38 793 076 812 698 233 or email info@ Ph: 02 6076 2176 Email: [email protected] wodongatafe.edu.au. 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WHAT, WHEN & WHO Grants will enhance the visitor experience Holiday sites across produce store and hire north east Victoria are hub to increase visitor MUSEUM ROSTER ANGLICAN PARISH being revitalised thanks opportunities; to Camping and Caravan • Mongans Bridge Open 10am to Covid 19 safe Church Grants, part of the Camping Park in Alpine 1pm Daily restrictions still in force. Victorian government’s Shire - upgrade to the $105.6 million Victoria’s amenities block to include R Waters Masks to be worn, Feb 5: Great Outdoors program. disabled facilities; shortened service and Feb 6: Help wanted Minister for Energy, • Chiltern Racecourse Feb 7: Help wanted sign in required. the Environment and Recreation Reserve in Feb 8: L Tomalin Holy Communion Cor- Climate Change, Lily Indigo Shire - construction Feb 9: Choc Thompson ryong 9:30am 1st and 3rd D’Ambrosio, has of a new amenities block announced grants of and upgrade to the water L Wild Sunday, Feb 10: more than $2 million for supply to service horse- Morning Prayer Corry- Feb 11: J Whitehead 19 projects to enhance based campers. The grants ong 9:30am 2nd and 4th the visitor experience at will boost regional Victoria OP SHOP Sunday campgrounds and caravan through employing local Feb 5: am -, pm Ally Holy Communion Bigga- parks across Victoria. businesses and getting government, have been and caravan parks, create visitors now public health Boers; ra 2pm 1st Sunday In the North East, three campgrounds and caravan awarded funding. opportunities and boost restrictions have lifted.” grants totalling $385,000 parks ready to welcome Feb 6: am Tully; Holy Communion Cudg- DELWP Acting regional economies. This latest round of have been awarded to the visitors now that public Regional Director, Gini “These camping and grants builds on more Feb 8: am Di Brennan & ewa 11:30am 3rd Sunday. following as part of the health restrictions have Harris, said “This year caravanning grants are than $2.5 million already Hazra, pm Hazra; All enquires Fr Mitch program:- been eased. we have awarded more helping to support regional provided to 25 projects in Feb 9: am & pm Barbara Porter 02 6076 1057 • Colac Colac Caravan Campgrounds and than $4.5 million in tourism and communities April last year including & Bob Brown; Park - construction of a caravan parks, maintained grants and seen some at a time when they need the Walwa Riverside Feb 10: am Kate & Suz, BAPTIST CHURCH multi-purpose building by committees of terrific projects funded to it most, helping regional Caravan and Camping pm Chris Harrison & Jane to house reception, café, management and local revitalise campgrounds Victoria to welcome back Reserve. 87-89 Hanson Street Spilsbury; Enquiries: Feb 11: am Tracey Paul, Pastor Graeme Van pm Tracey Paul & Barbara Brummelen - Woodhouse; (02) 60761 468 Feb 12 - am Sarah Harris, pm Tully. CATHOLIC PARISH

MEALS ON WHEELS Mass @ Walwa @ 9am 1st & 3rd Sundays: Feb 8: Lindy O’Connor & Walwa @ 11.30am Marion Ippolitis; 2nd, 4th & 5th Sundays: Feb 9: Tom & Thea Corryong @ 11.30am Newton; Feb 10: Greg & Sharyn Nankervis; LOCAL POLICE Feb 11: Diane Davis & For all emergencies call Lauris Tomlin; Triple Zero - 000 Feb 12: Jo Mackinnon & For non-urgent matters Barb Nankervis. call the Police Assistance WASTE Line (24/7) 131 444 MANAGEMENT Corryong - 02 6076 1666 Corryong Tip Thursday: 4pm - 6pm CORRYONG HEALTH Sunday: 12 noon - 4pm Public holidays - Closed Waste Collection Days: Tuesday: Towong, Tin- taldra, Walwa, Jingellic, Lucyvale, Colac Colac Thursday: Cudgewa Val- Urgent Care Centre ley, Cudgewa, Nariel, (UCC):- 1. Present to the UCC Thougla, , Bunroy 2. Be assessed by highly Friday: Corryong Town- trained nurse ship, Khancoban. 3. 3. If required a Doctor For more information will be contacted via My visit www.towong.vic.gov. Emergency Doctor Other Services:- au or phone 02 6071 5100 Emergencies - 000 or 1300 365 222 (local call) (anytime) Corryong Medical Clinic Radio Upper - 02 6076 3290 Corryong Health Murray Reception - 02 6076 3200 Nurse on Call – 1300 606 88.7 / 98.9 / 107.7 024 (anytime) Jennifer Fennell GP helpline – 1800 022 222 (anytime) Wed: 10am - 1pm Pathology – Mon. to Frid. Sun: 1pm - 5pm 8am to 12pm.

24-30 Hanson St., Corryong. Ph: 6076 1286 Birthday Club Lucy Haining February 4, 2013 (8) EACH BIRTHDAY CLUB MEMBER RECEIVES A BIRTHDAY CARD AND FREE PATTIES PARTY PACK PAGE TEN THE CORRYONG COURIER THURSDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2021 Services & Business Directory

BEAUTY AND HEALTH CARPET CLEANING EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

WILESMITH CARPET & R & S MCINNES EARTHMOVING Equipment for hire UPHOLSTERY CLEANING • 2 x 21 ton Volvo excavators Free hallways and mats with house lots • Volvo 30 ton dump truck Pensioner discounts available • D6T CAT Bulldozer • 10m Truck & Dog • Cat 12G Grader • Triaxle Float • Log Grab * Waxing * Facials PHONE: • 11 ton smooth & padfoot rollers 0428 482 976 * Spray tans or contact local agent For all enquires please phone Hobie’s Richard and Samantha on * Manicures and Pedicures Sports Store * Massage *eye lashes 6076 1121 02 6076 1446 or 0408 768 246 61 Hanson Street, Coryrong Phone Jane Mongan COMPUTER SERVICES 0427 737 556 ILLIE Corryong H CONTRACTING R BUS SERVICE Computer v Road Construction & Maintenance Services v Road Re-sheeting v Dairy Lanes PLANT HIRE CORRYONG BUS & FREIGHT v Culvert & Drainage TIMETABLE For competitive prices and local services, v Site Cuts Full Range of Daily service to Albury-Wodonga via Walwa systems (on site installation), software v Building Pads Quarry Products Monday to Friday accessories and system maintenance. v Subdivisions Departs: Call to discuss your requirements or for an Corryong Newsagency (6076 1381)...... 7.30am obligation free quote. v Dam Construction & Cleaning Cudgewa...... 7.45am Tintaldra...... 8.00am Warwick Ross Walwa Store (6037 1291)...... 8.20am Ph: 6076 2233 / Fax: 6076 1609 Phone: Office - 02 6076 1329 Jingellic Store (6037 1320)...... 8.45am Mount Alfred...... 9.00am Greg - 0408 555 131 / ...... 9.30am CONCRETERS Arrives: Snow White Depot...... 10.15am Fax: 02 6076 2240 (474 David St., Albury) Wodonga Post Office...... 10.30am Email: [email protected] (High St., Wodonga) Departs: HARRY’S Wodonga Post Office...... 1.30pm Snow White Depot ...... 2.00pm (6021 4368) CONCRETING S & K WHITEHEAD Arrives: Granya...... 2.50pm EARTHMOVING P/L Mount Alfred...... 3.25pm For a Quality Finish • 3 x 20 Ton Excavators Jingellic...... 3.35pm Walwa...... 3.45pm • CAT D6T Bulldozer Tintaldra...... 4.00pm • Shed Slabs • Pathways • Komatsu D65 Bulldozer Towong...... 4.10pm • Komatsu 655 Grader Corryong Newsagency...... 4.30pm • Driveways • Patios • Truck and Truck Trailers • Pickup/drop off service available to railway stations, airport and hospitals. • Exposed Stamp & Stencil • 25 Ton Dump Truck Call Maurie or Clayton on 0427 240 077 • Rock Breaker • Bus service does not operate on weekends or Bobcat & Tipper Hire • Smooth Drum Roller Victorian public holidays. 0439 400 418 • Tri-axle Spread Float CARRIERS QUARRY PRODUCTS • Road Base - 25mm & 40mm • Rock for erosion control DON’S For all your earthmoving needs Advertising Simon & Kim Whitehead FREIGHT pays dividends Ph: 02 6076 2036 / 0408 495 468 SERVICE Long term rates available Ph: 02 6076 1045 Corryong - Cudgewa - Walwa- Email: [email protected] For information about Tintaldra - - Albury/ advertising Wodonga and surrounding areas daily Make your in the Business Directory ADVERT stand out with a please email: Michael and Sandra Green splash of colour for ONLY adverts@corryongcourier. Ph: 0411 617 086 or 02 6077 4215 an extra $10 com.au THURSDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2021 THE CORRYONG COURIER PAGE ELEVEN Services & Business Directory

ELECTRICAL SERVICES PLUMBING TYRES

BROWNS PLUMBING CORRYONG Servicing the Upper Murray for over 30 years Licence No. VIC 24675 NSW 214998C

 PLUMBING  GASFITTING  DRAINAGE FARM REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE COMMERCIAL & DOMESTIC Supply, installation & maintenance Joe Elias T/A  Gas & combustion stoves  Carbon monoxide testing Joey’s Repairs  Wood & gas heaters  Roofing & guttering On Site Services & Repairs  Water tanks, water pumps & pressure 24 hrs 7 Days a week systems  Hot water services  Evaporative air-conditioners • Trucks and Machinery  Large range of PVC, copper pipe & poly fittings • Welding  Sewer & drain cleaning machine • Auto Electrical  Ditch Witch, backhoe/front end loader & horizontal borer • 5 Tonne Excavator  Pipe & cable locator for hire  Backflow prevention Colin Brown’s Mobile: 0409 742 476 Ph: 02 6077 1170 / Mob: 0429 110 264 Workshop: 27-31 Harris Street, Corryong [email protected] 27 Donaldson Street, Corryong MEDICAL SERVICE Ph: (02) 6076 1177 / 0457 328 123 (AH) PEST CONTROL E: [email protected] CLOSED SATURDAY MORNINGS ALWA MEDICAL CLINIC Service by appointment only • Regularly visiting doctors v Dr Barbara Hoare v Dr Clare Roczniok HIGH COUNTRY SUBSCRIPTIONS v Dr Ian Partridge v Dr Stephanie Partridge v Dr Susan Lumsdaine PEST CONTROL • y Same da appointments generally available All Pest Control • Bulk billing for concession card holders Treatments and Inspections & children 16yrs & under Servicing all areas • Blood/pathology tests Brendon & Kerrie Attree Lic. VIC/NSW Phone: 6037 1222 Mobile: 0418570194 Appointments also available with Ph/Fax: 02 60725347 Maternal Health Nurse. email: [email protected] “When Local Knowledge Really Counts” PLUMBING MOVING IN 2021? Keep up with the news PRINTING PATRICK in the Upper Murray with a subscription to the MONGAN Corryong Courier PLUMBING A great gift for family & friends! • Roof Plumber • Drainage Digital and print • Gas Fitter • Sewer Machine • Supply of fittings subscriptions available Reasonable Rates SPECIALISING IN Digital: corryongcourier. com.au Prompt service Print: Phone 02 6076 Mobile: 0417 293 192 COLOUR WORK For all your printing needs 1045 or email editorial@ Home: 02 6077 1255 Contact Mark Collins 0418 602 623 Lic Vic: 44726 NSW: 78004C corryongcourier.com.au PAGE TWELVE THE CORRYONG COURIER THURSDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2021 AUCTIONEERS, LIVESTOCK The Club Upper Murray Sport Corryong JOKER POKER Contact your local representative IS BACK! Corryong dodges rain to reign Jeff Brindley On Saturday the Ladies Championship Thougla Triers 2; Butcher Mobile: 0428 762 554 Starts Friday February 5 Weekend Pennant team Pairs and Triples are Boys v Demons 3; feds dodged the rain and played coming up and also the v Costellos 4; IGA v AH: 02 6077 5275 Hump Day Happy Hour! the top team, Tawonga/Mt Mens Triples on Sunday Emergency Lads 5; Rings- Beauty at Corryong. The February 7th. ins v Fire Brigade 1; Wednesday at 5:30PM home team won 55/43, The next committee Tradies v Greengrocers 8; $4 pots or glass of wine winning on two rinks and meeting is at 7.30pm on Trev’s Truckies v College a draw on the other. This Wednesday 10th February. 7; Rotary v Tintaldra 6. • SUNDAY CHICKEN RAFFLES - 5PM puts Corryong on top of Thursday roster:- Feb R10:- Demons v the ladder! 11th: C Ross, W Hill, M Post Office 8; Costellos Club hours: M-F from 2pm / Sat&Sun from 12pm There were a good Whitehead; Feb 18th C v Butcher Boys 7; number of bowlers for E Smedley, M Reiners, J Emergency Lads v Feds 6; Livestock & General Chopsticks Restaurant both Wednesday and Jarvis. IGA v Rotary 5; Thougla Thursday social bowls Business Bowls Triers v Ring-ins 1; Fire Transport OPEN WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY FROM 5.30PM and the winners were as The wet weather put Brigade v Tradies 2; To book a table phone 02 6076 1133 follows:- paid to rounds 5 and 6 last Greengrocers v Tev’s Wednesday: Murray week and teams will be Truckies 3; College v M & B McKimmie ‘The Club Corryong’ Carkeek, Hume Whitehead Tintaldra 4. awarded one point each • Ascots NVLX Teys Wagga Corryong Sporting Complex Inc., and David Laverty. (same as a draw). Keep rolling! Thursday: Catherine ~ The Hammer Jardine St. & Strzelecki Way, Corryong. Draw PH: 0488 760 517 Ross, both Cheryl Ph: 02 6076 1081 / E: [email protected] Feb 11 Smedleys and Maxine 02 6076 0517 R9:- Post Office v Whitehead. UM Tennis Association Draw Corryong Footwear Top two power away Week 15 - 6/2/21 Cudgewa v Cud. Nth Shop 1, Man From Snowy River Arcade Following round four fun day with the victors Khancoban v Biggara of the Hills Zone pennant blitzing the field. The 21 Hanson Street, Corryong. Ph: 02 6076 1277 Corryong - Bye competition at Holbrook winners were Cheryl Week - 16 13/2/21 on Sunday, Welaregang Smedley and Ilma Findlay Khancoban v Corryong SUMMER FOOTWEAR has shot to second place with 37 points. The raffle Cudgewa Nth v Biggara behind Tumbarumba, winner was Sue Morley. Cudgewa Bye • Thongs & Scuffs which they whitewashed Mon 1.2.21 (3rd round • Clogs & Water Shoes 5-0. of summer championships The top two have put a - stroke):- We had a busy • Surf Sandals gap on the rest of the field field including two of Now in stock and are favoured to meet our lovely Saturday girls, in the final at the end of Belinda and Cath. February. Winners on the day Table of Results were: Cheryl Smedley - A R4: Welaregang d grade 49 and Cath Kendall Winter Boots Tumbarumba 5/0; Walwa - B grade 60. d Adelong Next Wednesday Feb Half Price 3/2; Batlow d Corryong 10th we are having a social The place for your family footwear 3/2. dinner at the club 6-6:30 Ladder (and hoping to celebrate • Livestock Agents Tumbarumba ...... 18 the birth of Val’s twin Welaregang...... 17 grandies). Numbers into • Rural Property Marketing Holbrook...... 12 Ros Sheather by Tues - Adelong ...... 11 0437 188 791. We provide the following services: FIREWOOD Batlow...... 11 Corryong midweek • Livestock • Property golf summer comp is Corryong...... 9 • Obligation free appraisals Upper Murray Hardwood Walwa...... 6 played on Monday and • Paddock Sales Draw R5 (7 February Wednesday 7:30am for • Corryong Liveweigh Scales • Auctions, Private Sales Contact: @ Welaregang):- 8.00am 8am play. All welcome. & Tenders Saturday novice golf Walwa v Corryong; 8.30 • Wodonga Market Sales • Clearing Sales Rowen Mildren am Batlow v Holbrook; is on Saturday at 8:30am 9.00am Tumbarumba v unless notified otherwise. Livestock: Rodney McKenzie 0427 707 248 / 02 6077 9103 Adelong. The starting time for 0428 446 040 men’s golf on Saturday is Cameron Hilton 0419 578 309 Corryong Property: Mike Weller 0410 663 041 0408 869 111 Wed 27.1.21 (Canadian 10am. If wet, play will be Foursomes):- It was a on Sunday at 10am. Talk to us TODAY about your Livestock & Property requirements

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