December 3rd, 2020 Issue: 1041

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Email: herald@-sc.vic.edu.au Phone: 6071 2883 Fax: 6071 2445 Tallangatta Herald Through your eyes What a wonderful time we have had with our photography competition! In our next edition we will announce winners. To see our last set of photos turn to page 6.

INSIDE | COOK: Banana Bread with Ben LEARN: Fire danger period READ: Walk on the Wild Side Tallangatta Herald - December 3rd, 2020, Page 2 Permits for roadside Church Times Anglican – All at Tallangatta Sunday, December 6 – 9.00am grazing available at no cost Eucharist – Advent 2 - Fr Alan LAST EDITION OF THE YEAR ouncil’s rolling program of purposes, eg so white posts are visible at Sunday, December 13 – 9.00am BACK TO FORTNIGHTLY Croadside grass maintenance, and night. In towns, only town entrances can Eucharist – Advent 3 – Fr Mitch local laws permits for landowners to be slashed by Council. Sunday, December 20 – 9.00am NEXT ISSUE graze animals, works in conjunction Maps showing Council’s roadside Eucharist – Advent 4 - Fr Alan with Vic Roads roadside maintenance grass maintenance program are available Thursday, December 24 Thursday 17th December program. on Council’s website at www.towong.vic. Christmas Eve – 9.00pm Eucharist There is no cost for permits to graze gov.au/facilities-services/environment- Friday, December 25 on road reserves though stock must waste/town-maintenance.asp Christmas Day – 9.00am – Eucharist Deadline: The Christmas service times may change be supervised, or temporary fencing If you have concerns about local roads, Wednesday 9th December - Watch this space and the Church installed. please contact Towong Shire Council on Noticeboard for Christmas service times. Email: The Council’s permits for roadside 6071 5100. [email protected] grazing is not new. If your concerns relate to Murray St. Michael’s Catholic Messages can be left on: The usual turnaround is 5 days at the Valley Highway, Murray River Road, St. Michael's Catholic Church Tallangatta Phone: (02) 6071 2883 most, as long as you can provide all Benambra Road, Road, every Sunday at 9am Dartmouth Road, or Sacred Heart at Corryong or Fax: (02) 6071 2445 necessary information. This includes a certificate of currency Shelley Road please contact Vic Roads every Sunday at 11.30am Articles and advertisements for public liability insurance. on 13 11 71. Uniting can be left at, or mailed to: Information on local laws is available COVID-19 has prevented the CFA from Sunday, December 6th Tallangatta Secondary College on the website at https://www.towong. conducting their usual roadside burns this Tallangatta 9:30am PO Box 81 vic.gov.au/planning-rules-payments/ year. Elaine Hempel and others Tallangatta, VIC, 3700 local-laws-permits/local-laws-permit- The CFA usually conduct planned Sunday, December 6th Website: applications.asp. burns in Autumn and Spring. The planned Eskdale www.tallangatta-sc.vic.edu.au You can also email locallawpermit@ burns for Autumn were postponed due *Contact Rev. Rhonda Kissick towong.vic.gov.au if you have specific to uncertainty at the beginning of the Executive Editor & Publisher: for Eskdale services queries. COVID-19 pandemic. Priority was given Richelle Moyle Sunday, December 13th Council is meeting with Vic Roads this to maintaining a functioning brigade Administration & Co-ordination: Tallangatta 9:30am week where the subject of roadside grass before winter with the risk of house fires. Carmyl Winkler Tallangatta Secondary College The CFA received COVID-19 Guidelines maintenance is being discussed. Sunday, December 20th Photography: Contributed two weeks ago and roadside burns are In rural areas, Council is permitted Tallangatta 9:30am Typing, Layout & Design: to slash road shoulders only for safety currently being planned. Tallangatta Herald Tanya Walker Samantha Maude, Maddi Moser, Meredith Butler, Claire Costello, BEN’S BAKING COLUMN Ben Yovkoff, Evie Kamevaar and Josie Elias Quiz Proof Readers: 1. Which dog breed is the favourite Judy Cochrane and Sue Chambers Banana Bread of The Queen of England? 2. 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Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Tallangatta Herald - December 3rd, 2020, Page 4 Council and Health Services partner in support of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign owong Shire Council, together and Tallangatta Health Service, a number growth and resilience. Domestic Violence Resource Centre Twith Corryong Health and of initiatives will take place over the • Residents will notice Freedom from Victoria (DVRCV) and Victorian Tallangatta Health Service, are proud to next fortnight to support the campaign, Violence stickers on their coffee cups Council of Social Service (VCOSS) support Respect Victoria to deliver its including: from participating cafes. are also partnering with the Municipal Respect Women: ‘Call It Out’ campaign. • AFLW Footballer and spokesperson Council received $2,500 from Respect Association of Victoria (MAV) to provide The campaign is part of the global 16 Daisy Pearce will speak to secondary Victoria to run initiatives and increase their expertise. Days of Activism against Gender-Based school students from Corryong College community understanding of respect For more information, visit www. Violence, which runs from 25 November and Tallangatta Secondary College on during the 16 days and beyond. respectvictoria.vic.gov.au. If you are to 10 December. 9 December via Zoom on Empowering Statistics show that one in four women experiencing or at risk of experiencing The theme of this year’s campaign is Young Women. have experienced violence by an intimate violence, help is available. ‘Respect Is…’ and messages of equality • The Corryong Visitor Information partner since the age of fifteen (compared You can access help 24/7 by calling and respect will be highlighted across the Centre will be illuminated orange for to one in thirteen men). For key facts and Safe Steps on 1800 015 188 or by visiting state. 16 days and orange lanterns will also statistics about gender equality see page safesteps.org.au. Mayor David Wortmann said this is a be placed outside businesses in Hanson 17 of the 2020 campaign toolkit If you are worried your behaviour time to actively promote gender equality Street. All 79 Victorian Councils as well as 18 might be harming your partner or family and take a stand to end men’s violence • Students from participating primary specialist non-government organisations members, call the Men’s Referral Service against women. schools will receive free packets of seeds are involved in the state-wide Respect on 1300 766 491 to speak to a specialist In partnership with Corryong Health with Respect messaging - a symbol of Women: ‘Call It Out’ campaign. The counsellor. Mayor and Deputy Mayor Elected t the first Council meeting of Mayor, this will be his first term. Athe term held on Wednesday 18 Cr Wortmann thanked Towong November 2020, Cr David Wortmann communities and councillors for their was elected Mayor and Cr Peter ongoing support. “I appreciate the Dikschei as Deputy Mayor for a 12 opportunity I’ve been given to serve as month term. Mayor for another term”. The five Councillors were sworn in “This is a pivotal time for Towong last week, where they took an Oath of Shire as we continue the momentum Office to carry out their role impartially, of recovery and implement initiatives to the best of their ability, and in the to ensure our communities prosper,” best interests of Towong Shire. Mayor Wortmann said. Cr Wortmann was first elected to Like all Victorian Councils Council in November 2008, this will be (excluding the ), the his sixth term as Mayor. Cr Dikschei Mayor and Deputy Mayor are elected was appointed Council’s Deputy by their fellow Councillors.

Left: Left to right - Cr Denise Anderson, Deputy Mayor Peter Dikschei, Mayor David Wortmann, Cr Andrew Whitehead and Cr Aaron Scales Anglican Activity Rotary Roundabout Graeme Aldrich on Thursday, December 24th, and a Graeme Aldrich category recognizes the contribution The Reason For The Christmas Day celebration at 9.00am on of businesses, community groups Friday, December 25th. If these change Recent Activity or individuals who have provided Season! for any reason a notice will appear on exceptional service during a crisis. If At this stage we plan to have a Resumed Activity!! you feel that you can nominate someone the Church Noticeboard. Required Covid We are back to normal dinner meetings Christmas Eve service at 9.00pm or a business or a community group in protocols are followed and hopefully with rostered ‘nights off’ a thing of the these areas download a Nomination numbers restrictions won’t be a problem. past and look forward to being able to Form from the Shire website, fill it in The Potted We welcome you to join with us on this conduct more efficient Rotary business and shoot it off, marked ‘Confidential’ special part of the Church calendar. with a ‘full house’ in attendance. Cumquat to -The Secretary, Rotary Club of A Gift Store with a few Plants Clergy contact Day 2021 Tallangatta, P.O. Box 12, Tallangatta, 3700. Nominations close on December 51 Towong Street, Tallangatta If you have a need to make contact The Shire has called for nominations 18 so don’t delay. Mob. 0418 482 269 with clergy, Fr Alan is available on 0418 for Citizen of the Year, Young 464053, or you can contact churchwarden Citizen of the Year and a new third Australia Day is January 26 - put the OPEN Graeme Aldrich on 0417 043134. category – Local Champions. This date in your diary and come and enjoy Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur, Fri & Sat breakfast and entertainment provided 9am - 3pm by Rotary in the Triangles and take part Sun in recognizing these local achievers. 9am - 1pm Or ring for an appointment

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LIKE us on FACKBOOK Phil Packer 0422 374 930 for the product details and daily updates. email: [email protected] Page 5, December 3rd, 2020 - Tallangatta Herald Fire restrictions announced for Wodonga, Alpine and surrounds he Fire Danger Period will begin at restrictions specific to your area, consult Answers will be provided in the next edition of the paper T01.00am on Monday, 30 November your local council.” 2020 for the following municipalities in He said once the Fire Danger Period Brain Teasers / Riddles District 24 in CFA’s North East Region: (FDP) comes into effect, CFA has a zero- 1 Samuel was out for a walk 4 What is the difference • Shire of Alpine tolerance approach to any fires caused by when it started to rain. He between a deer fleeing from • negligent behaviour. • “Expect any escaped or uncontrolled did not have an umbrella hunters and a midget witch? • Rural fire you start to be investigated by CFA and he wasn’t wearing a • Mt and Victoria Police,” ACFO Gutsche said. hat. His clothes were soaked, 5 Why did Tigger go to the • Falls Creek Alpine Resort CFA can issue permits for certain yet not a single hair on his bathroom? The Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for circumstances during the FDP. There are head got wet. How could Victoria released on 31 August identified 6 I am white, black and read very strict conditions attached to these this happen? potential for reduced risk of campaign permits and the liability sits with the all over. What am I? bushfires in East for the permit holder to ensure they always act You are in a room that is 2 What is the name of a movie 2020/21 season. safely. completely bricked in on all 7 about cows that attack each Over the past six months, Victoria has During the FDP fires cannot be lit in four sides, including the ceiling recorded close to average rainfall. the open air without a written permit other? While areas in the far south-west from CFA or a Municipal Fire Prevention and floor. You have nothing received rainfall well above average in Officer. FDPs are based on local conditions but a mirror and a wooden 8 What animal would you get recent weeks, there are pockets of Victoria and take into account fuel moisture, fuel table in the room with you. crossed a duck, a beaver, that still received below-average rainfall. loads, grassland curing, weather and How do you get out? and an otter? For example, in eastern parts of the state rainfall. Fire Danger Period information Why is Europe like a frying What did the pen say to the September rainfall ranged from ‘much and restrictions are published at cfa.vic. 3 summer9 below average’ to ‘lowest on record’. gov.au/warnings-restrictions/restrictions- pan? paper? From November to December, we can during-the-fire-danger-period. Please note expect above-average rainfall across the latest restrictions will be published on Summer Wordsearch Victoria due to the influence of La Niña, this page by the Tuesday before they come particularly across the northern parts and into force. UPMHI DQASLQLQ J P I CMC I mountain regions. Victorians can find out “Can I or Y W X WW C B O C L D K G Q G D D M R O Considering the outlook and current Can’t I?” information at cfa.vic.gov.au/ RTHADDYART I VKNCB I L I L conditions, the fire season has the potential warnings-restrictions/can or by calling summer to be a grassfire-dominated season, with VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226. CS I TTUVPYQAPHOTPV J CL shorter-duration fires in grass and dry All burn-offs should be registered with the CVKEKPOCOUDCS LZUHFKC forests during hotter and windier days. VicFire Burn-off notification line on 1800 KOMRUPMHI J WS DQASLQLQ AN L QY U J P L I L CMC COX I E S CFA reminds Victorians not to be 668 511. Y W X WW C B O C L D K G Q G D D M R O complacent as an average fire season in Fire Danger Period information: PWKMNMNDRTHADDYART I B E I VKNCB RD P I I LS I BWTL U this state can still be a bad one. • A written permit is required to burn I TDECYCS I TTUVPYQAPHOTPV ANHTHONGSDO J CL I PN CFA District 24 Assistant Chief Fire off grass, undergrowth, weeds or other CVKEKPOCOUDCS LZUHFKC Officer (ACFO) Adrian Gutsche said vegetation during the FDP. This permit VSULMTGSNAKESEHZEURNKOMR J WS AN L QY U L L COX E S average winter rainfall across the North may be issued by the CFA District Office BSEOYUSVPZBYRZBPEWQIPWKMNMND I B E RD P I S BWT U East region means the grass fire potential however only in exceptional circumstances AXDNBEACHOFNCI TDECY ANHTHONGSDO L EOF I PN P F E is further heightened by increased fuel or late in the FDP for agricultural purposes. VSULMTGSNAKESEHZEURN loads, which is now drying out quickly. • Lighting a fire in the open without PA I RCONDBSEOYUSVPZBYRZBPEWQI I TON I NGOWO I S “Any rainfall we do experience in spring a permit is an offence and can bring a AXDNBEACHOFNC L EOF P F E A C NNUWAPA I RCOND T E I R TON S L I NGOWOI D E L I F S VMQ and early summer will continue to produce penalty of over $19,000 and/or 12 months A C NNUWA T E R S L I D E L F VMQ growth, which could very easily become imprisonment. Barbeques and fires for RPCSHJJOHJHLFISKOQYK RPCSHJJOHJHLFISKOQYK a high fuel load throughout the summer cooking and warmth do not require TBEHTHOLTBEHTHOL I I DAYSEYFHTWD DAYSEYFHTWD season if not properly managed,” he said. a permit, but must be lit in properly Y L T FY LSWE T F SWE A TA T USUNS USUNS CR CR E E EN E E EN “Reducing fuel loads will ensure if a fire constructed fireplaces (to view complete SOYRVSNWVVEDDZRKYRWESOYRVSNWVVEDDZRKYRWE does break out, it has less chance of taking conditions visit cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings- J RTN J QFOCBBSWIMMI NGP hold or spreading. restrictions/can J RTNF M J I QFOCBBSWIMMI A L J T A NN I NGM T NWU P J NGP “While CFA and our partner agencies • The use of an incinerator, chainsaw/ F M I AWQG L J B KT D A B NN Y N A O I S NGM U N B U T R NQNWU K P J Fire Rescue Victoria and Forest Fire lawn mower, welding/grinding equipment Management Victoria are doing everything and vehicles that come in contact with WQG B K D B Y N A O S U N B U R NQ K we can to prepare for the bushfire vegetation and machinery with an internal airconditoning waterslide sunscreeen watermelon season, we look to the community to use combustion/heat engine are permitted common sense and take responsibility for provided conditions are followed. swimming slip-slide icypole holidays preventing fires.” • Farmers can find legal guidelines cricket sunburn thongs snakes ACFO Gutsche said people need to be and practical advice at airconditoningcfa.vic.gov.au/ waterslide sunscreeen watermelon aware that if using fire to clean up around plan-prepare/farms – this information tanning sunnies beach sweat swimming slip-slide icypole holidays their properties they need to register these is important especially for new farmers, snags hot partys pool on 1800 668 511. bush block owners or hobby farmers. 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POLICE CAREERS Tallangatta Herald - December 3rd, 2020, Page 8 Tallangatta Primary School Athletics Scott Walker hat a scorcher! The sun’s rays Boys Wbeat down all day on Friday Runner Up: Rueben D the 20th, but that didn’t deter our eager Champion: Murray M athletes to put in 100% on what turned 2020 Age Group Champions out to be a great day for the 2020 TPS 8/9 Girls Athletics. Runner Up: Maeve B After some shuffling around of times Champion: Marley K and events, we managed to squeeze all 8/9 Boys or events (including the Junior School Runner Up: Jake W Carnival) into the day to finish by 1:30pm Champion: Jackson H to avoid the hottest part of the day. This 10 Girls allowed our F-2 students to be there for Runner Up: Gracie B the start of our day to cheer on the 3-6 Champion: Georga T students for the gruelling 800m event. 10 Boys A HUGE thank you needs to go out to Runner Up: Zach K our helpers from Tallangatta Secondary Champion: Issac N College and Mr Brock Frohling for 11 Girls coordinating this. Without them, we Runner Up: Senaya L could not have achieved on the day what Champion: Pyper C we achieved. It was fantastic seeing the 11 Boys secondary students coaching, supporting Runner Up: Rueben D and umpiring for the primary students Champion: James W (some of which were in that very spot not 12/13 Girls 4 years ago!) Runner Up: Lucie F Below you’ll find the results from the Champions (joint): Bella A & day, including: Open Champions, Age Mackenzie L Group Champions and the House Points 12/13 Boys final tally. Runner Up: Riley W Congratulations BUFFALO HOUSE! Champion: Murry M 2020 Open Champions 2020 HOUSE POINTS Girls 1st Buffalo (GOLD) 608 pts Runner Up: Bella A 2nd Kosciusko (GREEN) 599 pts Champion: Mackenzie L 3rd Hotham (RED) 521 pts St Michaels Primary School In The Groove Cassie Lynch individuals through our group his week, I wanted to write to our drumming lessons. What was Tcommunity about our brilliant clear from the start of our lessons Grade 3/5/6 class. When you talk about was the individual determination challenges and 2020, it is obvious it has of everyone in the group, along been quite a year! The Grade 3/5/6 class with the connectedness these however have risen to every challenge. students had with each other. One area that we have all been extending Using these strengths, Brianna our learning on is the topics of Resilience took us through learning various & Confidence. Early in Term 1, we were rhythms while discussing fortunate enough to have Brianna join us resilience, perseverance and from In the Groove Education. Brianna persistence. originally worked with our Grade As a result, these students 5/6 class. Our target and aim of this grew as individuals and their project, funded and supported by Sarah confidence grew stronger as well. from Gateway Health, was all about Unfortunately, we were preparing resilience. This is always an interesting for a school performance when teacher topic, but let me tell you, there COVID-19 interrupted us. is nothing quite as confronting and Determined as ever however to challenging as learning how to drum in a finish, and with the help of Sarah learn via video. This time however, we circle of friends. from Gateway Health providing funding included our Grade 3 students who had a Throughout Term 1, we saw the most for us to hire the drums and engage crash course in drumming. amazing transformation in these Brianna’s services, we continued to Our students had an amazing time and learnt many helpful lifelong skills along the way. Congratulations to the Grade PIXON AUTOMOTIVE 3/5/6 class – you are all truly amazing program! A special thank you to Bri too Products & Services individuals. Many thanks to Gateway – without our dedicated instructor, we • Professional repairs & service to all Health for funding such an amazing would have been lost. makes & models • Vic. Roadworthy Inspections • Tyre sales, fitting & balancing Scott Carroll • Caltex Premium Fuels & Lubricants • Automotive spare parts & batteries • BBQ LP Gas refill or bottle exchange PlumbingVic Lic 32013 NSW 70838c • Party Ice 7 Day Emergency Service Monday – Friday 7am till 6pm 21 Towong Street Saturday 7.30am till 12.30pm Tallangatta, VIC 3700 21 Barree Street, Tallangatta 3700 Sunday 8.30am till 12.30pm PH: 02 6071 2414 Phone 02 6071 2749 Mobile 0418 961 240 Page 9, December 3rd, 2020 - Tallangatta Herald

T.C.M. Cricket Report Manny Chessari Willett (35), Fraser Bremner (29), with 7 wickets down. A GRADE Alessandro Belci (27), Jake Hill (26) The St Pats game saw Tallangatta and Sam Stephens (28) all got good bat first, and in a slightly rain A win at last. A grade scored its starts without going on and therein lies shortened game reached 9 for 125. first win of the season against Albury the tale of the innings. Greg McGilvray was again superb on the back of a fine knock from Mat The game against New City saw with 51, and Nick Paton stuck around Armstrong who in compiling 87 saw Tallangatta bat first and struggle to with 24. The total was never going to Tallangatta reach 7 for 188. The score reach 131. Mat Armstrong hung in for be enough for the strong St Pats side, could have been better considering 43 at the top of the innings and Sam who cruised to the required score with Tallangatta at one stage were 1 for 78, Stephens made 30 not out down the 4 wickets down, but not before “dark but Albury bowled well and forced order, but the rest of the team were horse” Alex McDonald took 3 for 14 Tallangatta to fight for every run. conspicuous by their absence. 131 off 4 overs. Tallangatta bowled well initially to have was never going to be enough but the For the first time this year Tallangatta Albury 4 for 56, but one partnership of boys battled well to have New City made over 200 in an even batting IGA TALLANGATTA 70 threatened to take the game away, 6 for 100, before a life for eventual performance. Zac White top scored VICTORIA HOTEL before the fall of Dixon’s wicket saw match winner Damien Cupido turned with 38, assisted by Jonty Thomas (31), WAW Tallangatta take the ascendancy and the match away from Tallangatta. Sam Jack McDonald (25), Alex McDonald MADDOCKS MOTORS bowl Albury out for 164. Mat doubled Stephens bowled his heart out for 3 (32) and Shawn Clark (26). Tallangatta BUTLER UPHOLSTERY down with 3 wickets and bowling at for 31 and Charlton Hindle continues finished on 207. Tallangatta started TALLANGATTA HOTEL crunch time, Charlton Hindle landed to improve with 2 for 31. New City very well to have New City 6 for 101, KEATING AVERY SOLICITORS some nice leggies, to finish with 2 for finished on 7 for 132. but a partnership they just could not COMPLETE WEALTH 34 off 10 overs. Fraser Bremner is also break developed, and eventually New LANG PETERKIN enjoying some consistency and took 2 B GRADE City passed the score with 6 wickets TALLANGATTA BAKERY for 34 as well. Against Albury Tallangatta batted down and 2 overs to spare. BELGARD HOMES The game against St. Pats saw first and made 131 on the back of 45 SOLAR INTEGRITY Tallangatta field first, but despite from the ever reliable Greg McGilvray. C GRADE RSM toiling hard, St Pats amassed 6 for Paul Eberle chipped in with a well Unfortunately the club has had LYFORD ENGINEERING 240. Charlton Hindle was excellent struck 24. An opening partnership to abandon C grade due to a lack of RON BRADY MOTORS again, with 3 for 36 off his 10 overs. of 61 saw Albury take control, but a numbers Cog & Hand Watchmakers The run chase started well with a 50 super spell of 4 for 29 from Paddy The Tallangatta Cricket Club would High Country Pest Control run opening partnership and at 2 for McCormack wrenched back some like to thank the following sponsors Hindleton Rural Contracting 105 a close finish seemed probable. momentum to have Albury teetering T.C.M. North East Genetics Unfortunately the loss of 4 for 12 saw at 7 for 110. Zac Klippell also bowled TALLANGATTA AUTO REPAIR Wilson-Nichol Emporium the game slip away, although the lower tidily with 2 for 20 off his 9 overs, PIXON AUTOMOTIVE Tallangatta Vet Clinic order enjoyed some time in the middle but it was not enough to stop Albury CAVANAGHS BUTCHERY Potted Cumquat to take the score to 196 all out. Ollie knuckling down and passing our score STUMP HOTEL Early Settler Albury Tallangatta Bowls ur season has commenced Owith mainly club events with • Reglaze, Repair or Pennant starting. After 3 rounds Replace Shower Screens currently sitting in bottom half with • Glass & Glazing 1 win and 2 losses. Also we recently • Custom Built In held our first tournament sponsored by Wardrobes Victoria Hotel. We needed to change • Mirrors the format because of Covid rules but • Glass Splashbacks we had 12 teams playing. We like to thank Tawonga and Beechworth for All Items Made To Measure their support. Winners on the day were Here On The Border - Phil McLean and Mark Pleming 2 4 Stead Street wins 1 draw from Marlene Ellis and West Wodonga VIC 3690 Sid McCain. T 02 6024 2336 F 02 6024 2936 E [email protected] WEB clshowerscreenswardrobes. com.au

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Health Service Visiting our residential aged care People are now moving about the area to Tallangatta offering facilities, Bolga Court and Lakeview, is more freely and there has been an increase now unrestricted in regard to the number in tourists travelling through the town. free breast screens of people who can visit. At this point, our BreastScreen Victoria’s This is now a timely reminder to maintain visiting hours will remain between 12.30pm our practices we have had in place during mobile van, ‘Marjorie’, will visit and 4.30pm whilst we have single point Tallangatta offering free breast the year, and those which have kept us entry and screening. Visitors may negotiate safe. As we come into contact with more screens from Monday 7 to Friday alternative times if these times don’t suit by 18 December 2020. people it is very important to continue contacting our Nurse In Charge on 02 6071 to maintain social distancing, wearing Those aged between 50 and 74 5200. Our visiting hours are not meant should have a breast screen every masks (inside and when we cannot social to be restrictive, but are meant to support two years. They are the best way distance outside), and hand hygiene, to us in our COVID-19 processes to keep to find breast cancer early before keep us all safe. everyone safe. We appreciate everyone’s there are symptoms and when There will be a further increase in the understanding during our restrictions and treatment is most likely to be amount of people who are travelling and their support in helping to keep us all safe. successful. who are out and about over the next few The following rules now apply: A breast screen can find cancer • Visits in resident’s rooms – no weeks. Please remember the hard work as small as a grain of rice, long “Marjorie is one of our two mobile restrictions on numbers but must maintain that we have all done as a community to before it can be seen or felt. screening service vans which travel the physical distancing. stay safe, and do not become complacent. All breast screens are with a female state throughout the year. This visit to • Visiting in communal areas – areas We must all strive to enjoy our Summer, radiographer in a safe and friendly Tallangatta has been organised to make such as module’s kitchen and lounge areas but in a healthy and safe way. environment. You don’t need a doctor’s sure women in this part of Victoria must maintain 1 person each 4 sqm when referral or Medicare card, and screens have access to a potentially life-saving residents and visitors are together. Wearing of masks only take 10 minutes. mammogram,” said Ms Smith. • Visitors may gather in outdoor areas, The mandatory wearing of masks for The van is operating with COVID-19 “The vans use the highest quality but still maintain 1 person each 4 sqm all Victorians has now eased and masks safety measures in place to protect both digital radiography machines to ensure when residents and visitors are together, are not required to be worn outside unless the community and staff. All clients who that women receive the best service, with physical distancing and wearing of social distancing cannot be maintained. screen on the van in Tallangatta must regardless of their location.” masks. Masks are still to be worn inside. wear a face mask. The van will be located opposite • Single point entry and screening If you are visiting Tallangatta Health Appointments are being spaced out to Towong Shire Council, 32 Towong Rd of visitors has not changed. Masks are ensure physical distancing and to reduce Tallangatta, from Monday 7 to Friday 18 Service, you are still required to wear required (supplied) when visiting indoors the number of people in the waiting area. December 2020. a mask. Clinical masks will be provided and outdoors whilst in our facility. It also provides more time for staff to Appointments for the Tallangatta van for our visitors upon entry as re-usable • No limits to the number of visitors to clean in-between appointments. can be made online at breastscreen.org.au masks are not permitted. Acute patients – but must maintain social BreastScreen Victoria CEO Terri Smith or by calling 13 20 50. Masks are part of keeping you safe distancing. is encouraging those eligible aged 50 to For any further information please do BUT YOU MUST ALSO CONTINUE Visitors are to enter via the main front 74 from Tallangatta and surrounds to take not hesitate to call Sue Reid at Tallangatta to maintain required social distancing and reception for screening and temperature advantage of the van’s visit. Medical Centre on 6071 5270. practice good hand hygiene. Please read checking, prior to entry into the hospital, our signage and follow our processes. Lakeview, or Bolga Court. Tallangatta Health Service 25 Barree Street PO Box 77 Food Safety Tallangatta VIC 3700 P: 02 6071 5200 Food Safety week was held recently, See below for some useful tips to avoid F: 02 6071 5293 E: [email protected] and it is a timely reminder the be vigilant food poisoning. W: www.tallangattahealthservice.com.au with hand and food hygiene. We warmly welcome you to join us for the

21st ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of TALLANGATTA HEALTH SERVICE Wednesday 16 December 2020 at 2pm To be held at Rowen Park Sports Complex Tallangatta Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are limited to hold only 20 members of the community. If you wish to attend, you must register by contacting us as below. A virtual meeting link will also be available by contacting us.

RSVP to Denise Gigliotti by Friday 11 December by phoning 02 6071 5200

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Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne Tallangatta Herald- December 3rd, 2020, Page 12 PUBLIC NOTICES Osteopath Back In Tallangatta Public Notices Available - Tuesday and Fridays Ordinary Council Meeting Wednesday 9 December at 10.30am 71 Towong Street Tallangatta Council Office Please phone John for The agenda and the new requirements an Appointment for Public Question Time (formerly Open Forum) can be found at Mobile - 0413 804 526 towong.vic.gov.au or call 1300 365 222. Roadside Weed Spraying BATKAT RURAL Council will be spraying roadside weeds across the Shire from 30 November 2020 SERVICES to May 2021. For all things Rural The spraying forms part of Council’s Roadside Weeds and Pest Control Program. 0428 935 101 • Site cuts – house, sheds & tanks Career Opportunities • Trenching / post holes Manager Recovery • One year full-time fixed contract with • Driveways, farm tracks & roads possible extension • Horse arenas • Based in Corryong and Tallangatta • 100 HP Track loader Family Support Officer • 4WD tip truck • Part-time position (2 days per week) • 2.5 T & 8.5T Excavators • Based in Corryong • Kanga skid steer Kindergarten Assistant • Casual position (15 hrs per week) Prompt, reliable & professional service • Based in Corryong Supported Playgroup Facilitator • Casual position (8 hrs per week) • Based in Tallangatta Early Years Educator • Casual position (hours as required) • 2 positions based in Bellbridge and Tallangatta Applications close 5pm Monday 14 December 2020. Visit towong.vic.gov.au

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