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ABN 58 129 541 706 February • March 2018 Issue 76

Australia Day Honours Australia Day was celebrated across Indigo Shire Certificates of Achievement were awarded to Dave Martin Miranda was awarded the Emma George on the 26 January with events in Barnawartha, Crook, Yackandandah and District, Kathryn Chivers Sporting Scholarship for his dedication to his local Beechworth, Chiltern, Kiewa-Tangambalanga, of Beechworth and District. and Rita Ryan of club, the Wodonga Diamonds. Martin, a 16-year-old Rutherglen and Yackandandah. Each venue Barnawartha and District. Soccer Player rom Beechworth was also selected to featured entertainment, community meals and a flag be part of the Seniors Team. ceremony, followed by the presentation of Indigo Dave, who has been in the Yackandandah Garden Shire Australia Day Awards. Club for 10 years and was former secretary of the Community Organisation of the Year was awarded Scouts for 6 years, spends many house maintaining to the Black Dog Soup Kitchen, Chiltern. Every The awards celebrate the contribution of individuals, the beauty of Yackandandah’s streets. Wednesday the Black Dog Soup Kitchen provides community organisations and businesses. They pay tasty and nutritious meals to those who need it. They tribute to those who make extraordinary contributions Together with his wife, Rose and other Yackandandah also deliver meals to around 26 disabled and elderly to society or who are outstanding achievers in the Garden Club members, Dave is frequently seen residents who are unable to leave their homes to Indigo community. Former St Kilda coach Stan Alves weeding the garden beds, spreading mulch, and attend. was the Australia Day ambassador for the Indigo maintaining the planter barrels. Shire. We can all be proud of this year’s award Young Citizens of the Year was awarded to the Tan- Kathryn is a founding member of Plasticwise winners. gambalanga Action Crew who came together in June Beechworth and a member of Plasticwise Indigo. She 2017. The Crew organised and ran their first com- Every community needs someone like Peter was instrumental in bringing soft plastic collection to munity activation project, the Kiewa-Tangambalanga Croucher. Peter is the proud recipient of this Beechworth. Mini Music Fest in November last year. years Australia Day award for Citizen of the year. Kathryn has strong pride in her Chinese heritage and Peter gives his time to almost every aspect of our More coverage, page 3 the history in the Beechworth area, and a passion to community life: sport, culture, education, the elderly, educate and share it with others. service clubs and fulfilling civic responsibilities. Pictured above: Our Australia Day award recipients: Rita Ryan of Barnawartha and District, is well known His involvement in and commitment to the towns (L-R) Front row: Martin Miranda, Rita Ryan, Kathryn around the Murray Valley School for the disabled, of Kiewa, Tangambalanga and Yackandandah add Chivers. Back Row: Stan Alves, Dave Crook, Peter the Barnawartha Primary School and Wodonga enormously to the quality of life of residents. Croucher. Secondary School.

Visit Yackandandah’s visitor information website, call in at the Old Post Office, and make sure you take your visitors there. There are some great people there to help you www.exploreyackandandah.com.au

Yackity Yak Feb • March 2018 1 YACKITY YAK Yackity Yak is a free bi-monthly publication aimed at A Ramble with the Editor providing news, entertainment and information to the Hello everyone, people of Yackandandah. For those of you who dable in social media, YY also has a renewed presence on Facebook. Please head Yackity Yak is published by YCDCo (Yackity Yak) Pty I am delighted to introduce myself as your new YY to the ‘Yackity Yak - All the Yak about Yack’ page. Ltd. and 1,500 copies of Yackity Yak are printed with Editor, in this the first edition for 2018. each release with a minimum of 900 copies distributed So much has happened this year already. Christmas Michelle handed over the reigns in January free of charge to homes in the Yackandandah and and Australia Day seem so long ago but we still following the completion of her last edition for 2017. surrounding area via Australia Post. have thanks and congratulations to pass on. We are We would like to thank Michelle for all of her about to slide head on into Folk Festival festivities Submissions are welcome, encouraged and valued, hard work and for her assistance in the handover and shortly after, Easter. although the editor reserves the right to edit reports for process. It certainly is a challenging gig. As we welcome many visitors into our town, we can the purposes of space. Submissions should be approx I appreciate your patience as we move our 300 words. certainly be proud of our streetscape, our friendly deadlines to suit not only upcoming events, but and busy retailers, and the locals who give their time your ‘Editor in training’ as well. CONTACT DETAILS 2018: and energy to ensure this town remains a wonderful There is plenty of wonderful news to share in Editor / Advertising / Printing / Accounts place to live and visit. Yackandandah. I look forward to meeting many of Rebecca Busby Please make sure you share your wonderful pictures Yackity Yak, C/- Yackandandah Post Office, you and encourage residents and businesses to of your Folk Festival experiences and local special High Street,Yackandandah VIC 3749 say hello and keep in touch. experiences with me via email and I will share as Phone: 0435 131 330 Please send in your story ideas and promotion many as I can in the next issue coming out just Email: [email protected] material either by email or by dropping in your hard before Easter weekend. copy to the Post Office. A big thank you also goes Yackity Yak wishes to advise that the views and to Chris for providing this service to YY. or remarks expressed in this publication are not That’s all from me. Your community newspaper relies upon your necessarily the views of Yackity Yak editorial or feedback, input and your contributions. production staff, and no endorsement or service is Have fun and stay safe, Bec. implied by the listing of advertisers or contributors. Advertisers, please ensure you renew your Although every effort is taken in reproducing and advertising schedules for 2018 asap by completing printing advertisements correctly, we take no a booking form. Discounts apply. responsibility for errors.

2018 DEADLINES: Yack wasp eradication efforts April / May Edition No. 77 5pm Monday, 19 Mar June/ July Edition No. 78 5pm Monday, 14 May Yackandandah Wasp Busters By Phillip Newman * Please note that all advertising must be paid in full prior to that issue deadline. We can make no Dear Yack Wasp Busters, exceptions. All new advertisements or alterations to current advertisements must be submitted one Interesting times in the wasp world. Reports of wasps These wasps may investigate the meat in the bait sta- business week (5 days) before the deadline. hesitant to enter bait stations, nests reported to Indi- tions but will choose not to feed on meat, preferring a As per media law requirements, no advertisements go Shire and local pest controllers and the questions sugar based diet. We do not bait with sugar as it will can be printed without a current, completed and signed about the suitability of the chemical we are using. attract bees and potentially kill off hives. booking slip. Please contact the editor for the booking slip. We discovered a batch of chemical sent to Beech- It is impossible to eradicate wasps in Yackandandah worth smell strongly of hydrocarbons i.e. it smelt like but we can control the numbers. That is the aim of diesel! On checking the remaining stock at yFuel and this project. Please keep sharing your observations a select number of containers purchased by residents on FB. In particular, we are interested in the number we found no smell in particular. We are still not sure of wasps observed (a few, many, a plague) and their why the Beechworth batch smelt so strongly however; locations. Thanks to everyone who has committed production dates are very recent for the Beechworth their time, dollars and effort to this project. From here batch compared to the batches in Yackandandah. Still on we are likely to experience more wasp activity, working on that one. particularly in the lead up to the Folk Festival and beyond. Nests on public land can be reported to If you open the chemical container and smell a strong Indigo Shire and on crown land to DELWP. Residents ‘petrol like whiff’, please talk to Dave at yFuel about are responsible for nests on private land. If you are exchanging it. We are trialling several other brands of uncertain or not confident on how to manage a wasp chemical to try to ascertain which has the least resis- nest on your land, please contact a local pest control- tant effect on wasps. We hope to have an alternative ler. Keep food scraps in bins and pet food covered in a week or so. when not in use. Maintain your bait stations and let us know what you are seeing. Wasps tend to a protein diet rather than sugar based foods as the nest develops though there are likely to Regards, Phillip. be both sugar and protein feeding wasps in a nest at the same time. Some of the hesitancy we are seeing PS. Although we are out of stock of Durga bait sta- may be explained by the feeding phase of individual tions at yFuel and unable to order more this year, wasps. For example, we have noticed a large num- there are wasp traps available. ber of wasps feeding on the honeydew on the willow $13,000 trees by the community garden.

2 Feb • March 2018 Yackity Yak Australia Day honours Cathy McGowan AO MP

Australia Day is an opportunity to celebrate what is people about this topic as well as generally. great about living in Australia and particularly in Indi. While some individuals have strong opinions, there Indi has a strong tradition of volunteering and being are concerns the topic is potentially divisive. involved. Congratulations to all those who have received Australia Day awards in recognition of their I am encouraging people to write to me with their generous efforts. views, with a commitment that I will forward their correspondence to the Prime Minister. A special welcome goes out to those becoming new Pictured above L-R: Dave Crook (Yackandandah), citizens. Welcome to Indi! The issue of the date of Our communities continue to offer many Cr Peter Trenery, Kathryn Chivers (Beechworth), Australia Day is something which can provoke a lot opportunities for everyone to make a contribution to Stan Alves (Australia Day ambassador for the Indigo of passion. the quality of our community life. Shire) and Peter Croucher (Kiewa/Tangambalanga) after the Australia Day Awards Ceremony. Many people in Indi want to have a say on it. My Can I take this opportunity to say “thanks” to all who role is to represent the views o the people of Indi in work year round to make Australia such a wonderful Parliament. place to live.

In this instance it is particularly important to I am looking forward to some wonderful music at represent the views of the indigenous community. this weekend’s Yackandandah Folk Festival. It is a brilliant time of the year to enjoy North East Victoria I have had conversations with a number of aboriginal at its best. Yack Christmas spirit shines Community Christmas Lunch

By Carmel Kelly Proudly sponsored by:

I’m not sure where to start this article. Suffice to say Pictured above: Peter Croucher, awarded Indigo WOW!! What a wonderful day for the second Com- munity Christmas Lunch. Shires’ Citizen of the Year, as we all fondly know him; WAW Credit Union playing his accordian. To the volunteers who gave up their time to set-up on the Saturday, help out on the day, and again at the A massive thank you to the following for their clean-up on the Wednesday – a huge thank you. With- generous support of this community event: out your willingness to assist the event would be hard- Community Indigo Shire Council * Rafferty’s Catering Wodonga * er to organise. There were quite a few new faces who th offered their services this year which was wonderful. 7 Pocket * Anglican Op-Shop * Ausmentos * Beech- mindedness worth Bakery * John & Frances Boehm * Beechworth This year we had 80 guests, including volunteers, Correctional Centre * Beechworth Newsagency * Dar- Yackandandah Lions Club which was up from 50 in 2016. There were some famil- leen Eitler * Gum Tree Pies * Louise Humphrey * Star iar faces from 2016 along with quite a few new people. Hotel * Sue-Ellen Drapery * Top of the Town Motor By Jane Moore aware, every cent that Word must have got out. Inn * Yack Holiday Park * Yack Newsagency * Yack we receive from the Pharmacy * Yack Valley Nursery * YCDCo * Albury Some were new to the area, passing through, visiting, Wodonga Food Share * The Yackandandah public must go back into or just wanting to get out and meet new people within Lions Club is looking the public unless we the community. The weather was kind, the atmosphere I’m looking forward to doing it all again on advise you prior to you th for Community minded was brilliant, the volunteers were enthusiastic and the 25 December 2018! donating. people to help within our food was great. community. With this in mind, we A Community Grant from Indigo Shire Council and a also have other expens- Try before you make Community Sponsorship from WAW Credit Union en- es like the Administration the decision to join. See sured that the cost of the food was covered. of the club. what we do. The generous donation from Rafferty’s Catering - Market on the Thank you for support- Wodonga to provide the meal at cost price means we 3rd Sunday of the month. ing us so we can support stayed within budget. our Community. Contact: Trish on 0418 I’m extremely grateful for these contributions towards 122 921. That’s all for now from the event. I’d also like to acknowledge the volunteers the Lions Den. who are staff from Rafferty’s that willingly give up their - Business Meeting day to ensure the event runs smoothly. Without their on the 2nd Wednesday Regards: Jane Moore expertise in co-ordinating the kitchen things could go of the Month from 7 .30 awfully wrong. A big “thank you” as well to the Yackan- Mobile: 0400 271 992. p.m., Wellsford House. dandah Football & Netball Club for the free use of their facilities on the day. - Dinner Meeting on the 4th Wednesday of the Santa was too busy to make an appearance on the Month from 7 p.m. day but thanks to the enormous generosity of local businesses, individuals, and the gold coin donations - Various other functions. (or more) on the day we had numerous “spot prizes” as a further way of spreading Christmas cheer. If you are interested in knowing more about This truly was a lunch for everybody – singles, couples Lions and becoming a and families. We again had attendees from across member, please talk to most age groups and a couple of birthdays were cel- any one of our members ebrated on the day as well. at the market on the rd Please feel free to contact me if anyone has feedback 3 Sunday of the Month. for improvements for the day. Pictured above: All dressed up and ready for the As you all may not be I can be contacted either by email carmelkelley@big- 2017 Community Christmas lunch. pond.com or phone 0418 242 105.

Yackity Yak Feb • March 2018 3 Coming up in our Shire Yackandandah Folk Festival Alphine Shire Events

Festival Continues bins of landfill material! prominently located 19 to 22 March 28 March to 13 May 31 March Its’ Strong DUMPIT in High Street 15th Great Alpine Clas- Bright Art Gallery Au- Bright Rotary Easter Mar- Sustainability An exciting achieve- (You won’t miss them) sic Golf Tournament tumn Art Show ket Focus ment for the Green . Myrtleford, Bright & Bright Bright The 21st Yackandan- Team, the Commu- Wangaratta brightartgallery.org.au brightrotary.com.au dah Folk Festival will nity Garden is quietly At this year’s folk myrtlefordgolf.com.au be looking to add to thriving on last year’s festival, the Green 30 March – 2 April Beechworth Community its already impressive compost and has Team will be working 22 March Golden Horseshoes Fes- Fun Run record in the Reduce- motivated us to cap- alongside Plastic-Wise Opening night “From tival Beechworth the Hive: Swarming Beechworth beechworthfunrun.com.au Re-use, Recycle area ture all compostable Yackandandah, who discards….. “If it rots, will be debuting their to Yackandandah” Art beechworthgoldenhorse- by providing more Exhibition shoes.com.au Beechworth Rotary Club services and continu- we’ll have it!” “Dish Pig” project to ‘encourage’ re use/re- Yackandandah Join in the festivities at Easter Markets ing our ongoing part- fromthehive.com.au Beechworth this Easter Beechworth nership with Totally We are working to- cycle food containers. gether with the Com- Long weekend as the town beechworthrotarymarket@ Renewable Yackan- 22 March – 5 April comes alive to celebrate westnet.com.au dandah (TRY) in 2018. munity Garden so that This is another new it happens in Yacka- initiative towards our From the Hive: Swarm- their rich history at the ing to Yackandandah” annual Golden Horseshoes Easter Saturday Picnic at ndandah and is not shared objective of Our Green Team Art Exhibition Festival. e 2018 program Ringer Reef managed to reduce trucked away out of conducting a Festival Yackandandah will feature all the festival Porepunkah 30 bins of rubbish sight and out of mind. with zero landfill in the fromthehive.com.au favourites including the ringerreef.com.au originally destined for near future. Grand Parade on Easter Look out for the green landfill into re-useable 23-25 March Saturday, music and dance “From the Hive: Swarming top bins or use the compost, leaving just 5 Yackandandah Folk and the popular Easter to Yackandandah” Artist Festival Egg Hunt on the Sunday. Talk and Demonstration Yackandandah ere is fun for the whole Yackandandah yackfolkfestival.com family from amusement fromthehive.com.au e Yackandandah Folk rides, roving entertainers Festival is a celebration and markets on across the 31 March – 1 April of music and com- weekend. Easter at Pfeier Wines munity. Yackandandah Wahgunyah Folk Festival is a total John Dermer Pottery pfeierwinesrutherglen. community event. Make Easter Exhibition com.au the most of this great Yackandandah musical event and johndermer.com.au Easter at All Saints Estate enjoy the opportunity Wahgunyah to experience all that Myrtleford Lawn Tennis allsaintswine.com.au Yackandandah has to Club Easter Tournament oer. Outdoor stages, Myrtleford Easter at St Leonards Vine- children’s activities, myrtlefordtennis.com.au yard workshops and concerts Wahgunyah featuring International Falls Creek Easter Festival stleonardswine.com.au and Australian talent Falls Creek are all on oer. Meander fallscreek.com.au Easter at Jones Winery through market stalls Rutherglen and visit tourist venues 30 March to 3 April joneswinery.com.au with entertainment and Wandi Hall Easter Cra great food. and Produce Markets APRIL 2018 Wandiligong 1 April 24 March alpinelink.com.au/wandi- Italian Easter Sunday Lunch Hive to Home at Beech- hall/ at Valhalla Wines worth Honey Wahgunyah Beechworth 31 March to 1 April valhallawines.com.au beechworthhoney.com. Dinner Plain Easter Fes- au tival Harrietville Easter Bush Dinner Plain Alpine Vil- Market and Primary School Choir of Man lage Duck Race Bright visitdinnerplain.com.au Harrietville facebook.com/thechoi- e Dinner Plain Easter facebook.com/harrietville- Top: Our Green Team HQ at the rofman/ Festival is a magnicent historicalsociety/ corner of Wellsford & High Sts during escape for families with a YFF 2017. 24 - 25 March wide variety of activities Dinner Plain Geebung Polo Above: Yack locals Jenny Davies High Country Hops and entertainment for all Cobungra Station & Claire Cunnington Festival ages. e village is a hive geebungpolo.com.au busy sorting during YFF 2017. Beechworth of activity on Easter Satur- bridgeroadbrewers.com. Left: Neil P processing the day, with jumping castles, Sunday Funday at Coeld au compostables 2017. kid’s entertainment, laser Wines Celebrate Victoria’s tag, face painting, husky Wahgunyah Below: The “finished product” doing High Country Brewers petting, and mini tractor coeldwines.com.au nicely at the Community Garden in at the High Country rides, as well as live music. Yackandandah. Hops Festival. With e Grand Easter Egg hops at its core, the Hunt kicks o Easter Easter Sunday Family Day carpark festival will Sunday and is a must-do at Ringer Reef also feature local food for all kids - you might Porepunkah producers, performers even see the Easter Bunny ringerreef.com.au and children’s activities. himself! en head over Experience the High to Cobungra Station for 2 April Country Brewery Trail the annual Geebung Polo Wooragee Easter Monday as its brewers come match. A great day out for Market together to celebrate the the whole family Wooragee 2018 Hop Harvest. 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4 Feb • March 2018 Yackity Yak Arts in Yackandandah is Alive Yackandandah Station Gallery Arts Yackandandah

Don’t miss out on visiting Yack Station Gallery for an Khristian Mizzi With his beautiful and amazing “Encaustic” exhibition using beeswax and resin. Concert At The stirring songs that Courthouse explore humanity, social Encaustic artist Marijke Gilchrist who comes from injustice and gratitude Canberra will exhibit a number of her works using On Friday January 12th, for life and love, Khristian this unique technique for a two week period from the approximately 50 people captured the hearts Folk Festival weekend through to the Thursday after ventured out of their of everyone who was Easter. air-conditioned homes present. to be entertained by Encaustic painting involves fusing beeswax, mixed Hopefully Khristian with resin and pigments with a heat source. The Melbourne based singer will come back to result is works with a deep finish, and luminous, /songwriter Khristian ethereal qualities. Yackandandah in the Mizzi. future to share with us Marijke is experienced across a range of painting, another of his intimate mixed media and silk dyeing techniques and And what an amazing and powerful live is excited to combine these with the encaustic performance he gave us performances. medium. Paper, rust, as well as natural materials here in Yackandandah. such as leaves, seashells and seaweed are often incorporated into many of her encaustic paintings. Below: Khristian Mizzi in Concert. Marijke has exhibited her encaustic paintings in Canberra and NSW as well as in Melbourne. Last year Marijke exhibited her artwork in the Palm House at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney.

So come along to see this unique art here in Yackandandah.

Dates: Mar 22nd - Apr. 5th - Opening Night Celebration: Thurs 22nd Mar. 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Artist Talk & Demonstration: Sat 31st Mar. 10.30am

Arts Yackandandah Calendar of Events 2018 Arts Yackandandah has many exciting events in 2018 with theatre, musical, and film events.

Check our website for more details www.arts.yackandandah.com

Date What’s On Where and Tickets Saturday 28 April Proof: Highway 1 Theatre Yackandandah Public Hall Watch website for details soon Saturday 5 May: 7.15pm Flickside Yackandandah Courthouse Medecin de Campagne Free to Arts Yackandandah members Monday 14 May: 7.00pm Uke-n-dandah hosts Lucy Wise Yackandandah Courthouse for Ukelele Workshop Bookings: www.arts.yackandandah.com Tuesday 15 May: Doors Lucy Wise Trio Yackandandah Courthouse open 7pm for 7.30pm Tickets: www.arts.yackandandah.com Friday 18 May: Doors Melbourne Chamber Orchestra Yackandandah Public Hall open 7.15pm for 8.00pm with Greta Bradman: French Tickets: www.arts.yackandandah.com Arias Friday 1 June: 7.30pm Yackandandah Young Players: Yackandandah Masonic Hall Are you going away and need The Last Boy on Earth Tickets: www.arts.yackandandah.com care for your Furry Family? Saturday 2 June: 2.00pm Yackandandah Young Players: Yackandandah Masonic Hall The Last Boy on Earth Call e Good Neighbour Tickets: www.arts.yackandandah.com Saturday 2 June: 7.30pm Yackandandah Young Players: Yackandandah Masonic Hall 0411 496 062 The Last Boy on Earth Tickets: www.arts.yackandandah.com We provide exceptional, personalised Sunday 3 June: 2.00pm Yackandandah Young Players: Yackandandah Masonic Hall home and pet care solutions The Last Boy on Earth Tickets: www.arts.yackandandah.com Saturday 9 June: 7.15pm Flickside Yackandandah Courthouse www.thegoodneighbour.com.au The Girl in the Cafe Free to Arts Yackandandah members Find us on Facebook

Yackity Yak Feb • March 2018 5 Local whisky distillery commences production Yackandandah is now home to a craft whisky and spirits distillery

By Bree A� wood

Backwoods Distilling Co. commenced production “We had so many people offer their support and re- early this year, with a focus on Single Malt and Rye quests for pre-orders of our whisky, that we created Whisky. Established by Leigh and Bree Attwood, the Founders’ Club as an affordable way for people who returned to Northeast Victoria with their young to invest in our distillery and be an important part of family in 2016, the distillery is producing small the start-up and beyond”, explains Leigh. batch whisky and spirits, utilising the best of local Signing up for the Founders’ Club entitles members resources. to a bottle from the fi rst-release casks of Backwoods Above: A lovely bottle of locally brewed Using barley and rye grain sourced from malt farm- whisky, expected to be ready for bottling from 2020. Backwoods Whisky. ers in the nearby Riverina region, and a variety of To give Founders’ a sample of the much-awaited reclaimed wine barrels, the distillery aims to push whisky, members will also receive a bottle of Back- the boundaries with their innovative creations, while woods White Rye within the fi rst year of joining. still honouring the traditional processes of whisky Other benefi ts include exclusive merchandise, the making. opportunity to visit the distillery and to infl uence Leigh Attwood, the Head Distiller and self-con- product development. The Club is limited to 250 fessed whisky nerd, custom-designed the dis- members to ensure the small, family-run distillery CERTECH GELS tillery’s large copper-pot still with a distiller and can maintain its commitment to members. Engine Treatment fabricator from Griffi th, NSW. After almost a year More information about the Founders’ Club and how in creation, the impressive copper still now stands the distillery operates can be found on their website, What is CERTECH GELS and proudly in the Attwood family’s shed, where the along with contact details. why should I use it? distillery is operating until the opportunity comes to Stay up-to-date with the distillery’s progress by fol- move to a cellar door location. For now, Backwoods lowing the Facebook and Instagram pages. Visit the Every engine gradually wears out as a result of is focused on fi lling barrels and starting the mini- links below and show your support for an exciting friction during normal operation. Friction wear mum two-year maturation period for their whisky. and innovative local business. creates compression loss. Your engine has less The overwhelming support for the start-up of the www.backwoodsdistilling.com.au power, rougher idle and sluggish acceleration. business, prompted Backwoods to establish a www.facebook.com/backwoodsdistillingco It can also increase oil burning and exhaust Founders’ Club program for those who want to be a smoke, and reduce fuel economy. part of the distillery’s journey. www.instagram.com/backwoodsdistillingco Using a unique nano technology, CERTECH GELS Engine Treatment repairs worn out areas in the cylinder walls to regain compression and improve engine performance. For more information, and to purchase, see the website - certechgels.com.au Or call Dan, your Yack local (and Australia-wide distributor) on 0478 389 470

Above: Leigh and Bree Attwood with a sample of Above: The couple returned to North East Victoria their Backwoods whisky standing in front of their with their young family to start up Backwoods. copper-pot.

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6 Feb • March 2018 Yackity Yak Scouts ~ Messengers of Peace

Yackandandah Scouts

In the last term of 2017, the Cubs and Joeys from 1st Yackandandah worked on their ‘Messenger of Peace’ badge. This has involved learning about how to improve the lives of others in our community and participating in a community engagement activity. Left: Cubs and Joeys presented Sam from This was done by inviting Sam from the Albury Albury Wodonga Wodonga Foodshare organisation to one of the group Foodshare with meetings in term 4 to let us know how Foodshare household food items - helps members of the community. (pic: right). this effort works towards their ‘Messenger of The Cubs and Joeys then collected household Peace’ badge. food items from home to bring down to our weekly meetings. This was donated to Sam on our last night of term and we managed to donate 6 boxes of food which was a great effort.

Foodshare were very grateful and said this would be a huge help especially this time of year when some families and community members struggle to put food Helping youth take the lead on the plate during the festive season. Indigo Shire and support our young youth mental health The 5,333km journey Young people in Indigo Action Groups, our youth fi rst aid to provide a with her pony Archie took The Joeys also raised money for Foodshare by Shire will have more op- LGBTQ+ community, formalised training almost two and a half selling cupcakes at the Yack Markets. portunities to participate our Mental Health Peer package to both young years and was recorded in and connect with their Support program, and our people and adult com- on Kimberley’s blog and Well done to all the Joeys and Cubs for helping community, thanks to youth leadership and advo- munity leaders working Facebook page with members that are less fortunate than themselves renewed State Govern- cacy skills development. with young people. insight and humour. and spreading the message of peace within the ment funding for the En- community. “I invite young people Interested young “When I fi rst met Kimber- gage! 2018-20 program. across the Shire to get in people can phone ley, a year before she set Thank you also to the parents who donated the food Making the announce- touch with our Youth Of- Sal Kimber, Youth out on her journey, she from their cupboard. ment in January, Ms fi cer, Sal Kimber, and bring Offi cer on 02 6028 was about to purchase their voices and ideas to 1133 or 0427 724 726, her fi rst horse and have st Jaclyn Symes MLC said We look forward to another exciting year for 1 Indigo Shire Council these important initiatives.” or email sal.kimber@ lessons in riding and Yackandandah Scouts during 2018. would receive $100,000 indigoshire.vic.gov.au. horsemanship. Astrid Ms Kimber said the En- for programs designed gage! Program worked For further information: Kriening, Library Co- to help young people in partnership with young Contact: Cr Jenny ordinator, Indigo Shire strengthen their educa- people to increase their O’Connor Libraries said. tion, training and em- confi dence and ability to Email: mayor@indi- ployment pathways, and make decisions for and goshire.vic.gov.au “Having been involved improve their health and with their community. Phone: 0417 126 409 in endurance riding in wellbeing. Participants will then be the past, I thought this Stay up to date by Indigo Shire’s Mayor, offered shadow shifts at was an incredible goal visiting: http://www. Cr Jenny O’Connor, their chosen local pool and for someone to have and indigoshire.vic.gov.au/ said the Council’s youth a formal job interview. followed her journey on What_We_Do/Youth_ engagement programs social media with sheer Last year six young people services/Youth_Voice were exciting, engaging amazement and admira- from the program were and highly effective. successfully employed Kimberley tion.” “Our local young people at the pools.Youth Voice, Changemakers Program. Delavere “Kimberley is an inspira- are producing some tion to all, and in par- amazing changes in Funding will support our Talk/Slides/Chat ticular to young people youth opportunities and new approach to increas- to have a go and follow aspirations in Indigo Kimberley Delavere ing the youth voice in your dream.” Shire,” Cr O’Connor was 24 when she Indigo Shire via a three- said. began her journey on stage leadership and ad- horseback, riding the Come and enjoy an eve- ning with Kimberley. “I am extremely pleased vocacy skill development Bicentennial National with the State Govern- and engagement program. Trail from Healesville ment grant, which will Mental Health Peer Sup- along the Great Divid- help our programs port Model. Designed to ing Range to Cook- designed to empower engage expert trainers in town.

Yackity Yak Feb • March 2018 7 Proud history a honour to display When the CFA first supplied a bushfire Yackandandah CFA tanker, it was parked alongside the Urban pumper in the station. Over many By Yves Quaglio, Captain years the two brigades shared the station Yackandanah Fire Brigade and assisted each other in responding to While late rain in 2017 has been a fires. benefit for the North-east, in keeping The equally proud history of office large areas green and reducing the fire bearers of the Rural Brigade is now risk to a degree, it is important not to be displayed on one of the new boards (as deluded by this from the perspective of well as available recrods will allow). fire safety. In 1999 the members of the two brigades Under the right conditions, green grass resolved to amalgamate into the current will certainly burn, though more slowly “Yackandandah Fire Brigade” to better than dry grass. Even though paddocks serve the community with their combined Above: The two new honour boards recently installed at the Yackandandah appear green, they will have a layer of talents and commitment to community C.F.A. station which proudly record a long and proud history. matured, dry grass lurking at ground safety. level. When alight, this will proide The other new board records those sufficient temperature for combustion of holding office in the new brigade since the green grass. then. Paddocks surrounding houses and sheds should be eatern out to be as New Defibrillator bara as possible by early Summer. While The Yackandandah Brigade now has bare ground is not known to burn, it is an additional defibrillator machine, frightening what will burn and convey fire bringing our total number of defibrillators under the right conditions. to three, thanks to the generosity of Never take what fire won’t do, for the Yackandandah Community Centre granted!! (YCC). The latest acquisition is a CFA-approved Yackandandah CFA History defibrillator, valued at $2495, which will By ex-Captain, Mark Burbride. be located on Yackandandah Tanker 1. Yackandandah Fire Brigade recently “This contribution is from our first round installed two new honour boards at its of community grants, being given out by station. YCC.” Said David Thorpe, the new YCC Prior to 1999 there were two fire brigades Manager. “The money for these grants in our community. The long and proud largely comes from our Op Shop, so in history of the Urban Brigade has for essence, it is the community giving back many years been recorded on the walls to the community.” of the station. “We think it is a fantastic initiative Above: YCC’s David Thorpe stands with the C.F.A. crew, having provided the for the whole community, benefitting funds from a community grant which purchased a much needed defibrillator. The Rural Brigade originated in the firefighters, the residents and visitors farming community with tanks mounted alike.” on farm trucks. Men’s Shed ~ keen to tinker Yackandandah Mens Shed

The Yackandandah small jobs that local power from the Yacka- Men’s Shed has now tradesmen would not ndandah Health solar completed its amenities find worthwhile. We system. extension to the work- don’t guarantee quick It is a complete off- shop and the members delivery but we do grid system with all are now able to turn guarantee professional equipment able to their energies towards work. deliver 3000Watts with other work. If you would like to a 10Kilowatt battery We have completed learn skills or work storage back-up. We jumps for the Kergunya on your own projects, would like a donation Pony Club and storage we can offer suitable of $5000 o.n.o. units for the Kinder- instruction. We also have an 8kw garten. Our workshop Please contact us at generator which we has a wide range of will sell separately. Above: Yack Men’s Shed Members machines, tools and mensshed@yackan- celebrate the official opening of their equipment and we can dandah.com or Frank We can arrange tech- new amenities along with Yack Health’s tackle most jobs. on 0417 130 541. nical advice and pro- CEO, Annette Nuck and Chairman fessional installation if Donald Crosthwaite, Cr James Trenery. We are keen to Off grid solar system you are interested. We Families and friends enjoyed the help other commu- for sale would like a donation luncheon and the view from the balcony. nity groups with their of $5000 o.n.o. projects. We work in The Yackandandah Men’s Shed has an off timber and metal and Please contact us at we enjoy repairing, grid solar system for sale. mensshed@yackan- renovating, restoring, dandah.com or Frank Left: Off grid solar system which is for refurbishing and recy- The system has been on 0417 130 541. sale. Asking price is a donation of $5000 or cling. in use for 2 years but nearest offer.. We are happy to do is now redundant as we are now getting

8 Feb • March 2018 Yackity Yak Thanking our local emergency services A Hovering Helicopter By Bev Lello of a MICA car (diverted that had been necessary. at Bruarong, we under- On the Thursday night stand, from a less urgent This article is a huge before Christmas many call to Porepunkah). THANK YOU to every- of you would have heard one in the YOBBOS who a very noisy helicopter By the time they arrived, was involved on that landing and then taking Chris’s heart had been night in saving Chris’s off from Butson Park. reset and he had only life, and to the wonderful This was the end part experienced a ‘down- paramedic teams and of a dramatic lifesaving time’ of twelve minutes, those organisations who event. Chris Lello, who significant when the flow have had the foresight rides with the YOBBOS of blood to the brain is to install defibrillators in (Yackandandah Old restricted during CPR many of the public build- Blokes Biking on Sun- and cardiac arrest. ings in town. day), was riding back into town along Bells Flat They were soon joined A very grateful Chris Road after a ride in the by a second MICA car will undergo CABG Stanley Forest when he and the ambulance from (Coronary Artery Bypass Above: Happy Days. Enjoying friends in the YOBBOS, Chris (wearing the hat) suffered a heart attack. Beechworth. This team Graft) in early Febru- hopes to ride his bike again soon. Chris has no memory of then worked to stabilise ary to have the calcified this happening but for- Chris and prepare him artery replaced. us to tread lightly on our • protection of the tunately there were two for the helicopter ride to Tidy Towns landscape. natural environ- nurses, Mick Enright and Melbourne. He very much hopes to ment. Gary Martin, riding with be back on his bike in Indigo Shire Our involvement and The presence of an am- the distant future. the recognition it has There is no limit to the the group that night and, With Beechworth’s re- bulance helicopter in the received over many number of initiatives even more fortunately, cent success in winning riding behind Chris. area – somewhere in the years is testament to the you can enter and the the overall 2017 Keep region of Mount Buller wonderfully proactive awards are open to Victoria Beautiful Tidy Jason Peters and Matt – continued the chain of Life saved and proud communities anyone: good fortune. The heli- Towns - Sustainable Naldrett saw Chris fly off across our Shire.” his bike and were the copter was called in, and at Communities Award, Community groups such first responders. They the ambulance transport- Indigo Shire’s Mayor, The awards recognise as Landcare, service called 000. Mick Enright ed a now very trussed up Cr Jenny O’Connor, is community achieve- clubs, committees or Chris to Butson Park. was quick to assess the Kangaloola urging towns and organ- ments by directing the “friends of” groups; local seriousness of the situ- isations in the Shire to youth and school groups, The helicopter landed spotlight to innovative ation and immediately showcase their commu- and inspiring community sporting clubs. organised Gary Martin, and a change over was By Glenda Elliott nities. done between the two projects. Entrants from Brendan Lauritz and previous years show- Visit www.kvb.org.au/ himself, to commence paramedic teams. At 11 Kangaloola Wildlife Cr O’Connor said all tidy-towns for further pm the helicopter was cased: CPR. Shelter the towns in Indigo had information and details airborne and by midnight I wish to send a much to be proud of and • civic, cultural of how you can apply The 000 operator also Chris was securely and should consider entering and environmen- online. offered direction. Matt safely in the hands of message concerning the awards. the cardiac team at the tal activities Charles-Jones headed my husband Ron, who Award nominations are Royal Melbourne Hos- off in search of a defibril- collapsed at the wild- “Since their inception in • development now open with entries pital. lator which was quickly life shelter a couple of 1968, the awards have and enhance- closing on 6 April. sourced from the fire weeks ago now. grown from being a sim- ment of commu- station and James Lacey Many other people To the Yack CFA, SES ple anti-litter campaign to nity facilities and Judging will take place ‘rode like the wind’ to played significant sup- and Ambulance Victoria, a nationally recognised amenity throughout June, with deliver it to the roadside port roles in this drama. They are too numerous thank you for all that you program encouraging finalists announced at team. • schools’ environ- to name but, from the do. projects as varied as the end of July. preserving heritage, mental programs As it grew dark, Brett point of view of the wife Your quick response and and initiatives Beechworth will be host- McClellan had a role in (me) left watching the saving water and energy, abstract thinking saved community action and ing the State finalists in lighting the scene with a helicopter take off and • enhancing sus- my husbands life. leadership,” she said. October, for the awards head torch which meant disappear into a very tainability of local black night, I’d like to presentation. he had to watch the I have no doubt that of environments whole gruelling resusci- thank Nicole Rootsey “The long-term behav- many others in the com- For assistance please tation saga. who collected me from ioural change across • litter prevention, munity. contact Iris Mannik in our house and stayed communities brought recycling pro- Beechworth on 0457 431 Another stroke of good with me throughout the For all your sacrifice and about by these awards grams and com- 933 or email irisands- fortune in this event evening, even offering to dedication , thank you.” allows us to build better munity clean-up [email protected] was the prompt arrival drive me to Melbourne if communities year by initiatives year, and encourages

Yackity Yak Feb • March 2018 9 Innovative Village Housing Group Yackandandah Festival of Dangerous Ideas

The first ‘Festival of Dangerous Ideas’ was held in A vision: Yackandandah on 1st December 2017, as part of the Community Renewable Energy Forum. For higher density living close to the centre of town.to To provide affordable housing options for all new provide affordable housing within walking distance of housing developments be planned to enable housing Several groups gathered including one that focused services and facilities of a very high energy efficiency – i.e. optimal orienta- on innovative housing and successful aging and aged tion, design, materials and construction methods. Of multi-generational living where all ages in the care. community are living side by side and enhancing the The Village Housing Group is organising an Innova- quality of everyone’s lives, both old and young. People came to this session because they were tive Housing - Community Forum in conjunction with the Yackandandah Community Centre to be held in concerned about the growth in demand for housing Of shifting the priority away from cars in the centre of in Yackandandah and were keen to see community autumn. There will be inspiring speakers on a range town to bike paths, walking tracks and easy access of innovative housing models and on community led input into planning decisions. between services. planning and development. Participants knew there were better alternatives to For new housing developments to move to a model the 600sqm block of land with stand-alone house and of larger areas of shared common outdoor space Please contact Cheryl Graham cheryl@farmingan- garage taking up most of the street frontage. And they accessed directly from each house providing a safe swers.com if you are interested in the Forum or were really interested in exploring alternative housing space for children and a place for adults to connect keeping up to date with the Village Housing Group’s models that were more affordable, reduced sprawl and socialise. activities. and facilitated connection between the residents. To include communal facilities such as BBQ’s, gar- Below: Building community through alternative dens, playgrounds where everyone can an ‘keep an residential development. They were also interested in reducing the isolation eye’ on the children. for older people and creating a housing model they themselves would be happy to age in.

Just a few of the ‘Dangerous Ideas’: * Create a car-free town centre with village square, like ones more commonly seen in European villages to facilitate connection particularly for the elderly and children;

* Prioritise pedestrians and bikes by improving walk- ways and bike paths in the town;

* Explore a community-owned electric car hire scheme;

* Establish a community group to work with council to develop community-led planning guidelines.

The group went on to outline the following vision for the future of residential housing in Yackandandah:

You’ve Easter Service Times - Yackandandah – 2018 always Holy Trinity Anglican Parish Yackandandah/Kiewa wanted to Maundy Thursday 29th March 2018 6pm be a writer, Tangambalanga service followed by Lenten Super. haven’t (Combined Yackandandah, Tallangatta and Mount Tawonga) you?! Good Friday 30th March 2018 9.30am Yackandandah.

Well now Dederang Stations at 2pm you can be! Easter Sunday 1st April 2018 10.30am at Yackandandah Send your contribution to St. James Uniting Church Yackity Yak by Maundy Thursday 29th March 2018 Service at 7.30pm emailing yackity_yak@ Easter Sunday 1st April 2018 Service at 11.15am yackandandah.com St. Mark’s Lutheran Church

Good Friday & Easter Sunday Both services at 8.30am Combined Churches of Yackandandah St. Matthew’s Catholic Church Folk Festival Ecumenical Celebration Palm Sunday 25th March 2018 Mass at 5pm Good Friday 30th March 2018 Stations of the Cross at 11.00am

Easter Sunday 1st April 2018 Mass at 10.30am

The Discovery Church - Back Creek

Easter Sunday 1st April 2018 Service at 10am

Sunday 25th March, 2018 at 9.00 am Combined Churches of Yackandandah Memorial Gardens (next to Star Hotel, High St) Note: The Way of the Cross Procession in High St on Good Friday – Starts at the Lutheran Church at 10.30am – All Welcome – Morning Everybody Welcome Tea afterwards at the Uniting Church.

10 Feb • March 2018 Yackity Yak Reducing Festival Waste Golden Celebrations Calling jam makers One Dish at a Time for Dr Johnny Yackandandah Museum Chris and John Gequillana (pictured below) recently Plasticwise Yackandandah celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their The Yackandandah Mu- valley in the north-east of home in Racecourse road. seum is a not for profit Victoria. Their children and grandchildren (who are scattered organisation run with From offsetting its carbon emissions with local solar Many years ago the over the globe) were all there over Christmas to help the generous support of to planting an excess of 2000 trees and shrubs at streets were planted with celebrate. many volunteers. Selling Yackandandah Sports Park the Yackandandah Folk books, flowers, plants beautiful trees of vari- “Dr Johnny” and wife Chris arrived in Yackandandah Festival is certainly doing its bit for the environment. and especially delicious ous kinds such as silver in 1970 from England to fill the vacancy of resident But they can’t do it alone. jams forms the main part elms, oaks, sycamore GP which had been vacant for 18 months. He was of our income and allows and pine. In the “Sun” This year Plasticwise Yackandandah, in partnership sole doctor in the town for 11 years and was always us to keep the doors competition Yackandan- with the Folk Festival are proud to present the ‘Dish willing to attend patients at the hospital or at home open on this special and dah was awarded a spe- Piglets’; 3 cute mobile wash stations, designed and at any hour of the day or night. highly regarded Mu- cial prize for its natural built by local artist Ben Gilbert. Chris was a theatre nurse and regularly assisted seum. beauty. It can be reached with surgery at Yack hospital while Johnny did by train to Wodonga and Located throughout the festival for set periods of anaesthetics for surgeon We are looking to gain then by car, or by train time, happy festival-goers will be able to wash their Neil Geddes. the support of more jam direct. Trains do not go cup, glass, plates and cutlery and reuse them. Just In 1999 Johnny retired makers to help replen- further than Yackan- like at home! and with Chris went on a ish and keep our stocks dandah because it is a working holiday around up. The Museum pro- terminus. And this is just the beginning; Platicwise’s aim is Australia, taking on locum vides new jars and in to make a bigger, better and transportable version for positions for the next 9 some cases fruit and Yackandandah is an old 2019, the “Dish Pig”, which will be available for other years. other ingredients to our mining town established events. The couple now spend jam makers and has an in the late fifties.In 1846 the Kinchingtons settled much of their time working approved process for ac- and had a cattle station So show off your favourite cup and fork this Folk in their beautiful garden cepting jam donations for here, but as gold was Festival and help us to achieve the goal of a landfill and Johnny is still an avid sale, which complies with food safety standards. If then undiscovered they waste-free festival! golfer at Royal Yack Golf you make jam and would were the only settlers Course. like to support the Mu- When gold was discov- seum by sharing some ered people came and or your creations please while gold lasted every Stepping forward for change get in touch. Even small kind of invention was quantities will make a big used to obtain it, and Amnesty Yackandandah difference. Your help will men having learnt mining be greatly appreciated at Yackandandah have Do you ever scratch your head or gnash your teeth You can also support the conference through: and will contribute to the gone all over the world about Australia’s approach to refugees? It is a Volunteering to help at the venue, Catholic College ongoing sustainability of to other mines.In those complex issue. Most people want to help but don’t Wodonga. – see tab on the website. We need people to do all sorts of things such as setting up the venue, this special institution. times the population was know how to best do that. And to make it harder the very great but people issue has been kicked about as a political football. making sure the water jugs are full, greeting people and giving directions, setting up for the Friday night Summer Fun Display drifted away and there dinner with Gillian Triggs, driving to pick up speakers are not many left. Amnesty Yackandandah and other locals are grasp- The Summer Fun display from the airport etc - contact Dick on rawell@big- ing an opportunity to help change the conversation preparation is underway The town of Yackandan- pond.net.au about refugee process and to remove it from the and will be opening at dah in its present state is political arena. We believe that ordinary rural people the Museum in Early not very big, but travel- can contribute fresh points of view to this issue Offering conference attenders a room in your home as a billet. People will be coming from all over Aus- February. The display lers and tourists say it is so we are helping to organise the Rural Australians will focus on sports, the most beauteous town for Refugees National Conference, 6-8 April. tralia. – contact Rosemary on mcconnellrosemary@ gmail.com games, picnics, balls and in the whole north-east. dances held in Yack in It is shaping up to be an interesting, refreshing event years gone by. We have There are lovely gardens to be held at Catholic College Wodonga with well- Sponsoring – for example to help fund transport for unearthed some fantastic dedicated to the memory regarded patrons Gillian Triggs and Julian Burnside a refugee speaker to attend. Perhaps your family, stories and items. Look of the fallen soldiers in attendance. And we invite you to be part of it by school, church group or business could make a dona- out for more information checking out the program on the website: https:// tion. Contact Patten at: [email protected] on the opening of this The people of the town www.ruralaustraliansforrefugees.org.au display. are well catered for with Albury last hosted the RAR Conference in 2002 sporting facilities, tennis You can book for the whole weekend or a single day. and over 300 delegates attended. We are aiming at Scouts Essay court, golf links, rifle And the Friday dinner with Gillian Triggs will be a similar numbers in Wodonga this year. Please join us range and also a swim- This delightful essay great event to be part of. to contribute to positive change. ming pool seventy yards was the second prize long and eighteen yards- Book through TryBooking on the website: https:// winner in a Scouts Es- For further information contact: Penny at: pcvine46@ wide. One of the most www.ruralaustraliansforrefugees.org.au. say Competition which gmail.com recent innovations is was published in the the Troop of Boy Scouts Yackandandah Times on organised by the Rev, Thursday 28 March 1929 Thompson, and so great on page 1. Keith Robert has been the progress The Way of the Cross Unsworth was the son made that all the boys of the Stationmaster have their tenderfoot and (Yackandandah Station), Good Friday some have their second aged 17 when he wrote class and swimmer’s the essay. (Thanks to badge. - K. Unsworth. Yackandandah Ancestry.com) Yackandandah & District The Combined Christian Churches of The Yackandandah Health Medical About Yackandandah Historical Society Inc. Centre has appointments with 1 High Street Yackan- Yackandandah invite you to accompany Yackandandah (the word Dr Tess Goodwin on: dandah 3749 them in this celebration on Yackandandah is an Ph: (02) 6027 0627 aboriginal word meaning Email: museum@yacka- th Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays. “good water” or “meeting Good Friday, March 30 2018. ndandah.com of waters”) is a pictur- Web: yackandandahmu- We will assemble outside the Lutheran esque town situated in a Additional appointment sessions will be seum.wordpress.com Church in Wellsford St at 10.30am. advertised when available. The group will process down and up High For appointments please call St and conclude with Morning Tea at the Uniting Church in Hammond St. 02 6027 1404.

Yackity Yak Feb • March 2018 11 Gearing up 88.0 Indigo 88.0FM Radio Radio powered by FM local people Indigo FM is gearing up and getting on board for the 21st Yackandandah Folk Festival.

5.00 - 6.00 pm Plans afloat are to have a presence by way of a caravan set up alongside Mon Indigo Conversations with the Clarence Room venue for interviewing and recording performers, and Karen *** recording live acts. The van will be at the back of Java Cafe close to the Clarence Room. This 7.30 - 8.30 pm van is a joint venture with Beechworth Music Festival and can function as Meditation Matters a fully operational mobile radio site, complete with its own transmitter with Geoff *** and aerial. Scott and other presenters have been busy getting playlists updated to reflect musicians who will be performing at the folk festival which will 12 noon to 2pm hopefully build into the enthusiasm leading up to the event. Tues Musical Mash with Spencer Another upcoming event which we at Indigo FM are excited about and is a performance by sensational guitarist singer-songwriter Daniel Cham- 10am to 12 noon pagne on 2nd June at the Yack Public Hall. Music with Phil Wed As some readers would remember Daniel has performed at the folk fes- tival in previous years wowing crowds back in 2011 & 2013. Now based in Nashville Tennessee, Daniel just so happens to be touring Australia in 4pm to 5pm May and June and when we contacted him with the suggestion of add- Yack PS School News: ing Yackandandah to his tour destinations and an offer to help promote with Maya, Alex, Sydney his concert he was thrilled. Despite constant touring in North America, Connor, Billy, Tara, Ella. Canada, Australian capital cities and other parts of the world, it seems Yackandandah holds a special place for Daniel. We will keep you updated with posters and advertisements for this event over the coming months. 8am to 10am Thur Broken Record with Nik ***

8am to 10am Sat Everyone Deserves Music with Scott ***

12pm to 2pm Musical Mash with Spencer

2pm to 4pm Sun Asleep At The Wheel with Harvey ***

4pm to 6pm Indigo FM has a new on-line Membership module. You can provide your The Mixed Bag with Ian *** basic Membership contact details and pay via a credit card. Scroll to the bottom of the page at this link for further detail https://indi- *** broadcast fortnightly gofmradio.com/get-involved/membership/. Indigo FM is 100% volunteer run, so our memberships matter a lot! We’d love your support. *Program broadcast fortnightly. All programs are subject to change without notice. A few new shows are running with Harvey (Sunday), Nik (Thursday) and Indigo FM also broadcasts from other Indigo Shire towns - Karen (Monday). Geoff Simmonds has come on board and is working to- Beechworth and Chiltern - and from time to time includes recorded wards a Mindfulness Meditation session which will run every 2nd Monday programs from these sites as part of our playlist, along with repeat night from 7.30-8.30pm. The full run-down on Yack shows can be found shows from Yackandandah, just in case you missed them! here http://indigofmradio.com/listen/program-guide/yackandandah/.

Become a radio presenter - We also have podcasts on our website which means you can listen to email [email protected] to find out how! shows that have been recorded not just in Yackandandah but in our other Cut me out and put me on your fridge! studios. A new playlist has been uploaded recently.

As the Yackandandah Co-ordinator of Indigo FM, I would like to thank all the volunteer presenters, members and the community for your support Support our wildlife warriors and keep tuning in to 88.0 FM. Make a donation to Kangaloola Wildlife Shelter, and help local volunteers care for injured native wildlife. We are always looking for more presenters, so if you have an idea or you want to be a member call Bron Howlett on 0400 150 540 or To make a donation visit email [email protected]. http://www.kangaloolawildlifeshelter.org.au/donations-page

12 Feb • March 2018 Yackity Yak Health & Wellbeing 1 Body Therapies Annual Bowls Day supporting our Fundraising – By Treena Costin Yandandandah Health THANK YOU!

Stage 1 Building works update We would once again like to thank all involved with 1 Body Therapies (previously known as One Body the annual bowls day held in early January each Kinesiology) is now offering more therapies to help We have seen some changes over the past several year – especially the 72 participating bowlers, as you move through your blocks from; past experi- weeks as works progress on site. The ground floor well as the crew from the Yack Bowling Club for their ences, stress, and trauma and debilitating beliefs, to concrete slabs and retaining walls are now complete hard work in organising the day - bowlers come from help you reach your goals and your full potential. and frame trusses have been erected on the south far afield to enjoy their hospitality. Our Ladies Auxil- wing with internal framework for the ground floor These therapies include; Hypnotherapy, Trauma / apartments taking shape. iary group (pictured below) provided the catering and support on the day, raising $1500 this year. This Tension Releasing Exercises, Eye Movement De- The internal ring road is almost complete. Once the money will be added towards funds already raised to sensitisation Reprocessing and Past Life Regression entrance from Isaacs Avenue is finished we will be set up an area in our new residential aged care sec- Hypnotherapy as well as Kinesiology. very pleased to open our new car park - by mid to late tion when Stage 1 is complete. Stay tuned ! March. To help you understand which therapy fits best with you, I will highlight one of these therapies in each We continue to appreciate the patience being exer- edition of Yackity Yack over the next few months. cised by all visitors and the Yackandandah community as we progress through this stage of the building Hypnotherapy project. The brand of Hypnotherapy I do is called Hypnoener- We again extend a BIG thank you to our getics. It differs from more traditional hypnotherapy neighbours. We appreciate there has been increased in that it works to uncover the source and ‘core be- traffic and noise as trucks have been entering and lief’ that keeps a person within a particular negative exiting Racecourse Road to the building site over the last couple of months. We continue to appreciate habit, addiction, emotion and more. your patience and understanding during the build. Hypnoenergetics uncovers the reason behind an issue and supports the client to gain insight into We have received a lot of enquiries for both the apart- City to City – a good result the reason for its existence, then offering releasing ments and residential aged care and will be forward- mechanisms for profound healing to take place. Yackandandah Health entered a team of 39 staff ing information brochures to all of those people in and friends in the City 2 City fun run/walk. The April. We have heard rumours that all of the rooms This allows for a shift in energy and behaviour in the event raises money for our regional hospital – Albury have been allocated - that is not the case. If you are most effective and empowering way. Wodonga Health, and we are pleased to support interested in finding out more, please give us a call. them. It was a fun morning, supporting a good Similar to traditional hypnotherapy, a client would Stage 2: Community Hub – The Exercise Pool was cause. Woolworths took out the workplace Chal- experience being in a very relaxed, meditative state lenge Cup this year. We will look at increasing our the Community’s TOP Priority participation next year so Yack Health can take out where the subconscious mind is accessed, which the trophy! holds the energy from all past experiences. However, The Yackandandah community has told us they highly we don’t use scripts, as we follow the client’s lead to value a heated pool or exercise pool as we develop Thank you to Yackandandah Valley Nursery track the source of the negative/ detrimental belief our plans for the Community Hub. that is usually attached to a past event and an emo- We would like to thank Robert at Yackandandah Val- Such a pool rated highly in our recent community tion that was negatively felt at the same time. ley Nursery for his generous donation of poinsettias survey where we asked you to tell us about your top delivered to us on Christmas Eve - all 67 residents three priorities from a list of 29 ideas that had been For this reason, a session can take between 2 1/2 to received a plant for their rooms. This added some nominated by the community earlier last year. 3 hours, however, as it accesses the core and source festive atmosphere to their rooms, brightening them of the reason for the emotion or behaviour you pres- up for Christmas. The Community Hub vision is for a space that can be ent to my clinic, you tend to need less sessions. used by aged care residents and the public to facili- tate wellbeing and community interaction. As well as Pictured below: Heather Allott and Flo Trewhella I am located at Yackandandah Health and 468 Swift providing space for current services, it may provide with their blooms. Street Albury. areas for new services, a café and a home for com- munity groups. If you would like to find out more about this wonder- ful modality or any other therapies, or to book an The top priorities from the survey were: appointment please phone Treena Costin on 0427 • Heated pool / exercise pool 249 335. • Dentist • Hospital • Palliative care • Gym • Local bus / public transport • Cinema / theatre • Adolescent mental health service The following were new ideas you put forward: Get Past your Past & • Outreach beyond Yack for meals on wheels, district nurse, handyman Transform your Life • Pre-natal and post-natal care Heal subconscious programs • Youth hub / flexible design that are running your life • Hire of pedal assisted bikes and trikes Kinesiologist, Hynotherapist, • Safe off-road pathways for bikes & mobility scooters Past Life Regression, EMDR, TRE • New equipment (Tension / Trauma releasing exercises) • Mothers’ group space & Sensori Motor Psychotherapy. • Art space studio Now available at Yackandandah Health • Consulting rooms with central admin booking Dr. Sam Willis Qualified Experienced Specialist We again thank all those who completed our second BHSc (chiropractic / MClin Chiro) Australian Kinesiology Association Inc Accredited. survey on services that could be part of Stage 2 of our RMIT University redevelopment. This is the exciting part of our build- ing program and we now look forward to developing ~ Osteopathy available soon ~ Yackandandah & Albury the concept further. Please call Sam on: 0432 511 496 The winners of our the three YCD Co $50 vouchers Treena Costin 0427 249 335 were Terri Gallacher, Yackandandah Primary School with any enquiry and Jodie Davey. Congratulations!

Yackity Yak Feb • March 2018 13 Garden News Yackandandah Garden Club

By Jill Whitford The first meeting for the year will be on Thursday Feb 8 at 7pm at Wellsford House. This will be largely a planning meeting for the coming year. The committee will always be glad of suggestions for activities. Everyone is welcome, remember you don’t have to know all about plants, you just have to love them. Bring your best flower in the garden for the competition.

I found a great book in the library called All About Roses by Diana Sargeant who runs Silkies Rose Farm with husband Graeme. Here are some tips she gives on picking roses.-

Go out early in the morning with a bucket of water and put your cut roses immediately into the water right up to the neck of the rose. When picking, cut a stem back to a few buds below the flower and this will allow the rose to rebound and develop a new shoot quickly. If the stem does not get straight into the water, recut underwater when it does.

When you cut a rose stem, air is sucked into the stem and this trapped air causes the stem to wilt even after being placed in water. Stand the bucket in a cool place for a few hours so they are well hydrated before arranging in a vase. If the roses still wilt, you can restore them by dissolving 3 tablespoons of sugar in hot water and dunking the rose in this.

To avoid needing to change the water daily, add 5ml of hydrogen peroxide to every 2 pints of water.

When dead-heading roses, don’t just cut off the rose but cut back as if you were cutting for the vase, i.e. remove 1/3 of the stem. This is in line with the rule of pruning roses by 1/3 in summer and 2/3 in winter. February is a good time to complete summer pruning of roses and then give them a good feed making sure they have a good drink at the same time.

Also in February, get planting brassicas for winter- broccoli, cabbages and cauliflowers. They won’t do much good in winter unless they get a start while the soil is warm. To keep butterflies off the little plants, cover with netting. You can find old net curtains at the op shop to use.

Blossom end rot in tomatoes occurs due to inadequate uptake of calcium, usually because of intermittent watering even if you have limed earlier in the season. So don’t let them dry out, keep well mulched and enjoy the harvest of good home-grown food.

And don’t forget to keep your worms cool. Worm farms should always be under cover or in a shady place and in very hot weather throw a wet towel over them.

We say farewell to Robyn Brader, longtime garden club member who is moving with husband John to Hamilton in western Victoria. Robyn was one of the original members of the garden group formed in 1993 which later became the Yack Garden Club. She used to send out the newsletters after learning how to use a computer from Liz Powell.

Robyn and John moved to NSW for some years and returned in 2001when she rejoined the club and was co-secretary for a time. She completed a Certificate in Horticulture at Wodonga in 1992 and this, together with a love of all things green, made her an ideal speaker and a good host for garden visits to her lovely garden and workshops on various aspects of gardening.

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14 Feb • March 2018 Yackity Yak YCC’s Ali retires. Welcome David. Yackandandah Community Centre

With the arrival of the new year comes a new closer with the Yackandandah community. “In fact the Op Shop has been so successful that we manager for the Yackandandah Community Centre. began a program of community grants last year. “This centre has offered so much to the community Yackandandah resident, David Thorpe has taken over for many years so I’m really keen to continue that “The Community Centre was able to allocate more from Ali Pockley, who has been the driving force good work and help see the centre grow as the than $12,500 in grants to other Yack organisations behind the centre for the past 4 years. number one point of contact for Yack residents and and groups. David has lived in Yackandandah for many years so visitors,” Mr Thorpe said. “Most of that money has come from the Op Shop, he has a connection with the local community and “There have always been fantastic courses run which is fantastic as it means that the money is the people who live in it. through the centre to meet demand from the com- coming from the community and going back into the Much of his working life has been in the media as a munity so I’m keen to keep that going and expand on community for very worthwhile projects.’’ photographer and journalist and many people would what we can offer. Mr Thorpe said work to revamp the front of the know him through his work with the Border Mail. “The Yackandandah Community Centre has such building would be completed soon which would see He held a range of positions at the paper, producing scope to develop to meet the needs of the commu- the installation of a covered seating area, a public the Country Mail and the Border Mail’s free commu- nity so I’m really interested in talking to Yack resi- water bubbler and a revised entrance. nity newspaper The Post, as well as being the Picture dents about what they want in their community and And behind the scenes there are plans to produce Editor until he resigned two and a half years ago. helping develop those ideas.’’ a welcome package for new residents to introduce More recently he has trained as a Bowen Therapy The centre has also begun operating an Op Shop in them to the town, local services and the community. practitioner and operates from Yackandandah Health recent years from the front of the Community Centre “We have a really dynamic committee and a fantastic as well as from Border Natural Therapies in Wodon- building in High St. group of volunteers who have really helped develop ga. “The Op Shop has really become a great resource for a very vibrant community centre,’’ he said. The role as manager at the Yackandandah Commu- Yack residents and visitors,” Mr Thorpe said. nity Centre is three days per week which will allow “We have a fantastic group of really enthusiastic “I feel very privileged to be working with them and him to continue his Bowen Therapy business on the volunteers who have created a really inviting place I’m looking forward to what the future holds for the days he is not at the centre. for people to find some bargains, with the majority centre and how we can work for the better of this Mr Thorpe said he was excited about taking on the of our stock being donated by Yack residents. terrific community.” manager’s role and was looking forward to working Sewing Classes We are pleased to One course will teach There will be an announce that we basic sewing skills with emphasis on design and will be holding sewing the aim of getting you pattern making to help classes again this year. started. you develop skills to create unique garments Last year teacher, Helen It will be a terrific that fit perfectly. Quarel helped a very introduction to sewing; enthusiastic group will help you learn about develop their sewing the techniques involved For more information or skills. and how you go about to lodge an expression creating something to of interest please call Participants learned wear. the Yackandandah advanced techniques Community Centre on including creating Another course will 02 6027 1743 or drop patterns. build on the skills taught into our office at 29 High during the sewing course St, Yackandandah. This year we are run at the Yackandandah proposing to run two Community Centre last courses to cater for year. different skill levels.

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Yackity Yak Feb • March 2018 15 TAFE Open Day Wodonga TAFE

First 2018 School The Alpine Shire have cutter in the engineering Experience Day hosted provided great support shed to see what they by Wodonga TAFE to their regions schools can design, creating bite by providing a bus to size cake pops in the Wodonga TAFE will transport students to patisserie department Come & Try be hosting a number and from this event that to enjoy and having the of secondary students includes Myrtleford P-12 opportunity to harness st 1 Yackandandah Scout Group are seeking expressions of interest from chil- during our first School and Bright P-12, whilst and scale a 20 metre dren who are Experience Day for 2018. Corryong Secondary tree. 5 years – 7.5 years. College have also been Our mob has some upcoming vacancies and we are looking for Being held at Wodonga supported with transport Lunch is also provided in through the Corryong enthusiastic, fun loving explorers and adventurers. TAFE campus on Friday the Valleys Restaurant 16th March, there are Community Centre. along with music and Joey Scouts meet on Thursday evenings over 160 students ball games for a vibrant from at the Scout Hall at the Sports Park. 5.30 – 6.30 expected from a range The experience will run atmosphere. of North East Victorian from 9am to 2.30pm, It’s your Hop into Scouting! secondary schools, during which time This highly anticipated students will have Our aim is to provide a safe, fun, learning environment for young boys and including Tallangatta day provides the the opportunity to girls, from 5 to 7 1/2 years old, and to be the very first link in a path to adven- Secondary College, students with first-hand participate in several ture and fulfilment through Scouting. A trained Joey Scout Leader guides Mount Beauty Secondary experience in a fun and a Joey Scout Mob of up to 20 boys and girls as they learn to share and care College, Bright P-12, hands-on activities easy-going environment, for each other in a social environment. Scouting extends each child’s under- Myrtleford P-12, including engineering, giving them a better standing of the world around them, by actively encouraging the Joey Scouts’ Corryong Secondary design and patisserie, understanding of a few of involvement with that world. Joey Scouts experience the world around them- College, Rutherglen health, arboriculture and the continuing education selves, by doing, rather than just being taught. They develop an understand- High School, Catholic warehousing. opportunities that are ing of the impact of our modern world, and themselves, on the environment. College Wodonga, presented to them upon Victory Lutheran College Some of the activities finishing secondary Please contact Katrina 0438 337 366 or Kylie on Wodonga and Wodonga they will be doing will school. include using a plasma 0417 877 341 to discuss having a visit. Senior Secondary. Yackandandah Handyman Services

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16 Feb • March 2018 Yackity Yak Waking up the Dhudhuroa language Wooragee Primary School

By Alicia Odewahn Easter Market is also drawing Parade costumes. upon us, and anyone who is any- The students have engaged Principal / Teacher one will be sure to be there! wholeheartedly in the process We’re going on a bear hunt, we’re to build and communicate an going on a bear hunt….I’m sure Our students have been working increased awareness of what it you know the rest of this rhyme. extremely hard during our weekly means to be water wise and sus- kitchen and garden program to tainable. Well, we are doing things a little bit propagate, preserve and prepare, differently here at Wooragee this and I am certain that you will be We cannot wait to join in with this year, and with the guidance of our disheartened, alas devastated, wonderful community event, wear Indigenous Languages teachers, if you do not secure yourselves our costumes and help to play a we have been exploring our school a delicious jar of Tomato Relish, part in shining a light on sustain- grounds in search for the Djawa Cucumber Relish or Louisa Plum ability and environmental aware- (possum), the Yarrawa (kangaroo) Jam. ness. We look forward to seeing and the Dorkurra (wombat), just to you all there. name a few of the animals that we We have many more jams and have been seeking out. relishes, plants, produce and pots For any questions or enquiries, available at the market, which the please just contact us. We would We have learnt that the Dhudhu- students have all prepared and be more than happy to show you roa language has been sleeping made themselves. They have around and for you to experience and that it is our job to wake the done such an amazing job and I our wonderful little school. language up. A job that we have am sure that once you’ve expe- taken on very respectfully and very rienced the ‘fruits’ of their labour, We are also always welcoming seriously. you will certainly agree with me. community members and volun- Come and visit us Monday April teers into our school to help us We are very excited to be able to 2nd from 10am-2pm. with our Stephanie Alexander learn this language and to have Kitchen Garden Program, so access to two wonderful teachers “It’s not about what it is, it’s about please get in touch if you are inter- to help us to better understand the what it can become.” Dr Seuss, ested in joining us. rich and interesting Indigenous The Lorax, and we have lived by (Australian) history and culture.We these words in our bid to create See you all at the Wooragee look forward to the journey ahead. and prepare recycled, re-used Easter Market! and re-purposed materials for The world renowned Wooragee our Yackandandah Folk Festival Primary School and Community

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Rochow’s Fishing Mallacoota Handmade lures Yackandandah Fishing Club Local lad Tom Rochow, started making lures Presidents report when he was 14 years old having been inspired By Mick Ellis by ‘The Mudbug’ by Fred Arbogast. He has been perfecting his craft ever since. Hi all, update from the club, Now 17, Tom has his own Facebook page Wonderful trip in Feb. to Mallacoota with a good ‘Rochows Handmade Lures’ and a display at the turnout with fish caught with a big thanks to Allan Yackandandah Post Office. and Veronica for use of their fantastic facility and Lure making became a successful hobby busi- boat. Well done Sammy on the marlin and better ness for Tom after taking one of his prototype’s luck next time Bernie with two hook ups. on a fishing trip with his mate. He was thrilled This years Yack vs Dederang cup saw us handing with how the lure could be nicely controlled, the trophy back to Dederang at least till next year. jerked and twisted. Most importantly it caught Testing conditions were experienced with a few two nice sized cod. And so it was aptly named nice red fin caught for the day. A big thanks to O’Neils butchery Tangambalanga ‘The Cod Slayer’. for the delicious meat and a big thanks to Sue and More recently Tom has created surface lures, Rusty for cooking and ladies for the salads. The jointed surface lures, crayfish imitations and spread was awesome. deeper diving large profiled lures. Upcoming events for the club will include family Apart from catching the infamous Murray Cod, fun day at the Allan’s Flat waterhole in June/July Tom has also managed to target other local spe- school holidays with fisheries set to stock a week cies such as redfin, yellowbelly and trout. His or so before the day. Keep an eye around town for hardwork and passion for his craft is certainly a flyer. paying off. Planning a Dartmouth trip along with the possibility Please contact Tom via his Facebook page or of a Jindabyne trip when the colder months are pop into Yack Post Office to view his craftsman- soon upon us. ship. Happy fishing to you all. Tight looking lines.

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18 Feb • March 2018 Yackity Yak Victorious Yack Flatties single-handedly, so Yackandandah Tennis Club the Club is grateful to Julie Methven-Kelley Section 1 - Yack Flat- Night Social Competi- in ensuring the compe- ties were victorious tion resulted in 6 teams tition ran smoothly. over Tangambalanga registering for the in the Kiewa & Tal- season. Also thank-you to garno District Tennis Michelle Washington, Association 2017-18 The Club ran a 16 Angela Vincent, Maree Competition. week competition Rochow and Rebecca starting on October 26 Stamp who man- Yack Flatties won 7 which included finals aged games in Julie’s sets to 2 - 65 games to played on March 8. absence and a final 40 at beautiful Mount thank you to Michelle, Beauty. Team Orange achieved who provided fruit plat- top of the ladder posi- ters on the finals night Well done to the play- tion earning 17 points which all teams were Above: Team photo - Yack Flatties are Premiers for 2017-2018. ers on the day and and were strong con- most appreciative of. Below: Team Orange - Achieved top of the ladder position & took home all players who con- tenders for the grand the flag. tributed their efforts final along with Team Thank you to outgoing throughout the sea- Blue who finished sec- Yackandandah Tennis son. ond on 13 points. Club Committee mem- bers Duane Wash- The team and support- So it was to be grand ington and Therese ers celebrated their final re-match between Harrison for your many win with a stop off with Teams Orange and years volunteer contri- other Section 1 and 2 Blue (having contended bution to the Club. teams at the Dederang in the last grand final) Hotel, before settling with Team Orange tak- Tuesday night social in for the night at the ing home the flag. doubles tennis (inter- Star Hotel in home mediate to advanced town Yackandandah. Congratulations to level) continues to run all teams, those who throughout the year. Bad luck to Section continue to support the 4 - ‘Yack Blue’ for their competition and those Starts at 7.00 pm $10 semi-final loss against we welcomed aboard per player per night. the top of the lad- this season. der side Gundowring For further details, North, but well done We look forward to contact: on making it through to hearing from you all the finals. again later in the year. Duane Washington on 0418 578 860. The 2017/18 Thursday No competition runs Yackandandah Golf Club Please join us at the Yackandandah Golf Clinic Letter to the Editor for a Ladies Golft Clinc for new lady golfers. Retailer surcharge on Public Holidays? Cost is $25 for 3 Please contact: sessions. Pam Crosthwaite on Monday 12th March It is not the money a workplace agreement This includes a 0417 035 514 a public holiday in that matters. It is the in place for all Bakery Golf seassions: group lesson from a Victoria. fact that the Bakery is employees. or, Angela Bishop on th professional golfter. Friday 9 March; In Yackandandah, most charging 10% extra on I don’t know what 0416 171 488 cafes are open and do- public holidays. anyone else thinks about 9.00 -11.00 a.m. All equipment is th ing good business. Yes, it can be more this but I find it disgust- provided for those Friday 16 March; I asked my husband to expensive to open on ing and in truth a blatant who require it. 9.00 - 11.00 a.m. public holidays but that rip off. go the bakery and pur- Friday 23rd March; chase bread. Well what is a business’s choice Not impressed at all. Each session is a nasty little surprise. and I for one do not be- Lynda Shortis followed by a morning 9.00 - 11.00 a.m. The Bakery charged lieve that the customers Yackandandah tea. customers a 10 percent should have to pay for surcharge on a public the privilege of enter- holiday. So instead ing a bakery on public Reg’s rain of paying $4.60 for a holidays. loaf of breach charged It might also be worth $5.00. noting here that there is report

2017 mm Days of rain Total 2017 875.8 103 to 14/3/2017 77.2 10 to 14/3/2016 134.8 16

2017 just missed our yearly average of 900mm

2018 mm Days of rain

Jan 59 10

Feb 43 4

Mar pending

Lowest rainfall March recorded 1889 & 1998 - zero.

Highest rainfall March - 1906: 260mm, 2012: 247mm

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