Myrtleford

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Edition 73 Published and printed by the Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre Inc: AOO47698F January 2017

Start your 2017 Day with a barbeque breakfast and live music under the shady trees of Jubilee Park in Myrtleford.

Join with the local community to celebrate everything that’s great about being Australian and applaud those individuals and groups who have gone above and beyond to make sure the North East is a great place to live. Bring your own chairs or picnic rug and a GOLD COIN donation for the barbeque breakfast, proudly provided by the Rotary Club of Myrtleford.

Free entry, temporary tattoos and flags for the kids.

Starts at 7:30am. Location: Jubilee Park Myrtleford

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CLOSING DATE FOR NEXT ISSUE DECEMBER 2016 25th of the month. Local Rainfall From TAFCO Weather Monitoring System

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Myrtleford Matters! Coral Bank 11 129.6 mm 1679.0 mm Community Newsletter King Valley 11 148.2 mm 1483.2 mm is a non-profit project of Myrtleford 11 97.4 mm 1293.0 mm 13 117.8 mm 1674.0 mm Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre 11 46.4 mm 1054.4 mm Contributions to this newsletter Rosewhite 14 101.2 mm 1249.6 mm are most welcome & may be Www.tafco.com.au anonymous; your name and contact details would be helpful Get your FREE copy of Church Service Times Myrtleford Matters although these need not be from any of the following published. Ovens Valley Christian Church locations: 72 Prince Street. Arderns Caravan Park Buffalo Farm Equipment Sundays 10am Sponsorship Rates Chemist King (GST inclusive) Dahlsens Uniting Church Myrtleford Single Col. (6x 8.5 cm) $16.50 Dickens Real Estate Ph: 5752 2051 Goodman’s Hairdressing Cnr Myrtle & Albert Streets. Double Col. (12x8.5 cm) $27.50 Heiners Bakery Sundays 9:30am Feature (half page) $38.50 HVP Plantations Inside Outback Feature (full page) $55.00 Jessie James Café St Paul’s Anglican Church Classifieds $5.50 Mee O Mi Clyde Street. Community Notices Free Myrtleford Bakehouse Sundays, 9:15am Myrtleford Chemist Wednesdays 11:00am Myrtleford Holiday Park Bonus insertion with six Myrtleford Library St Mary’s Catholic Church months prepaid advertisements Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre Ph: 5752 1005 Coles Supermarket Submit contributions preferably FoodWorks 27 Lawrence Street. by email - Gateway Health Saturdays 6:00pm [email protected] Paul & Scollard 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays 8:30am or dropping off at the Ray White Real Estate 2nd & 4th Sundays 10:30am. Myrtleford Neighbourhood Reign of Pearl Rubys Takeaway St. Patrick’s Whorouly Tafco Centre Last Sunday of each month Twin Valley Café 156 Myrtle Street Visitor Information Centre 5pm

Myrtleford 3737 St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Tel/Fax: 57522775 Myrtleford Masonic Myrtleford The Myrtleford Matters is a Lodge No. 222 78 Standish Street non-profit project of the (next to Myrtleford Times Office) 183 Buffalo River Road WORSHIP Myrtleford Neighbourhood Myrtleford EVERY SUNDAY Centre. Meets 4th Thursday 5pm ALL WELCOME each month at 7:30pm Minister: Rev. Brett Cummins Disclaimer Enquiries Phone 03 5751 1490 The Editor and the Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre Inc. accept WANTED Assistance in Myrtleford no responsibility for the accuracy of Combined Churches Assistance statements contained in this Project at Uniting Church Cnr . newsletter. NEWS AND ARTICLES OF Myrtle Street and Albert Street The views and opinions expressed in INTEREST Tuesdays from 3pm till 4pm this newsletter are not necessarily Submit contributions preferably All other times: those of the Editor or Myrtleford by email - [email protected] Neighbourhood Centre. Phone: Vinnies 0400058304

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Many hands make light work; and we need some more!!!!

Practical assistance will be needed on the weekend of the festival in March 2017,

BUT we also need dedicated team members to organise and make it all happen.

CALL US NOW on 0401 401 160.

Help us lighten the load on a few and work together to put together a superb event. Wanted: I.T and graphics helper, parade coordinator, external events helper, entertainment liaison, promotions helper. Work with and report back to a team leader. We'd love to hear from you! themyrtlefordfestival.com.au Sponsorship from the business community has been exceptional. A big pat on the back to all our local business owners and operators for your continued support. Sponsor details on the web site will be updated soon.

Every man needs a shed! MYRTLEFORD & DISTRICT Now there is one you can all HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC. share.

The Myrtleford Men’s Shed Located behind the Doug Lloyd cottage, Alpine Health 161 Standish Street, Myrtleford, SATURDAY 14th JANUARY 9 am till NOON The Men’s Shed is open on

Tuesdays and Thursdays Held At from 9am to 3pm.

Saturdays “OLD SCHOOL MUSEUM” 9am to 12pm 29 Elgin Street, Myrtleford For further membership contact either the current President, Stall Site $10.00 Fred Neal on 0428521304 Bookings: or the current Secretary, Eric 5727 1417 Clive Walker on 5752 1361. John 5752 1963

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COMMUNITY NOTICES

SUPPORT GROUPS LIFESTYLE CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES Myrtleford Playgroup Ovens Valley Diabetes Support Myrtleford - Bright Camera Club Group 3rd Wednesday of the Every Tuesday morning at 9.30am to 3rd Monday of the month at 12pm. 11.30am (excluding school & public month at Myrtleford Library Bring your own lunch, cuppa supplied. at 10.30am. holidays) at the Senior Citizens 13 Everyone welcome, from beginners to Smith Street. Tea and coffee supplied but BYO more experienced photographers. We cater for 0-5 year olds with lots of food if required. We can all learn together. toys, activities & a wonderful outdoor 271 Mummery Rd, Myrtleford play area. First 2 visits are free. MARKETS C/- PO Box 402 Ph: 03 57562080 Contact: Kaleena 0422 458 951 Myrtleford Art Group Myrtleford Toy Library Myrtleford Flea Market Tuesdays 12noon to 4pm at the Senior Citizens Centre, Smith St 2nd Saturday of the month O & K Centre, Smith Street. 10.00am-11.30am 8.30am – noon. Details 5752 2540 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month Old school Museum, Every Tuesday Elgin Street, Myrtleford Mah-jong The toy library needs new members! Sept—May Beginners welcome. Fridays 2:00pm Come & check out our toys during one at the Myrtleford Library of our sessions, save space, save money, meet new people!

Myrtleford Central Market Tai Chi Every Saturday 9am to Thursdays 10.30 - 11.30 1.30pm at the O & K Centre, Smith St SPORT Indoors at 10 Clyde Street Myrtleford Squash Club Inc. Rear entrance 142 Myrtle St. The courts are located within the Stadium Complex at the Showgrounds. EMPAC BOOKINGS Competition nights are on Tuesdays, with Education Myrtleford Performing social hits being available most days and Arts Centre nights during the week. If anyone would like to book [email protected] EMPAC in Prince St, bookings can or ring 03 57511753. be made by contacting: (03) 5752 1596 Myrtleford & District Volleyball Competitions on a Wednesday night starting in early May at the Indoor Sports Returned and Services Stadium. League of Australia Myrtleford sub Branch Inc. Contact Elisha on 03 5751 1187. Smith St, Myrtleford. Myrtleford Lifeball - U3A Lifeball Ph: 5752 1732 a ball game for all ages and levels of Are you aware that the RSL is fitness open every Friday, 4pm - 7pm? Fridays 11AM - 12PM We welcome Service Members, Myrtleford Indoor Sports Stadium Affiliates and interested members Contact Jan 5750 1202 or of the Public. Non members must Janet: 5753 5302 sign the visitors book. Come and join in the fun! Come join us for nibbles, comradeship and chats Myrtleford Bowls Club Eyes Down 8pm Myrtleford Craft Group inc. Myrtleford Ukulele Group Every Wednesday Night Meets at RSL Hall Myrtleford Ukulele group Lewis Avenue, Myrtleford meet every Tuesday at the Every Wednesday Ovens & King Community Myrtleford Film Society Health Centre, Smith Street. 4th Thursday of the month (except Dec) 9am to 12 Noon Beginners start 7pm Doors Open 7.15pm Intermediates start 7.30pm Start at 7.30pm Visitors We welcome anyone who would At EMPAC Welcome (Education Myrtleford Performing Arts Centre) like to play the ukulele. Marian College School, Prince Street.

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Saffron and Berries is our January Markets theme!

Blender bikes are coming to January’s Market –Icy smoothies with a berry and apple juice base – YUM! Come and make your own slushies and smoothies with seasonal berries using your own body power. Saffron will be highlighted in this months cooking demonstration in the Church Hall from 10.30a.m

Congratulations to the winner of first Facebook competion Lynette Burgess who won a hamper made up of her own choice of product to be chosen at our January market to the value of $150 and a bonus $50 fuel card/

THE MYRTLEFORD Full Membership OPEN 2nd & 4th Saturday Per year $36.00 Of each month 10am-11.30am Grandparent/Casual Senior Citizens Hall Per year $15.00

Our location at the Myrtleford Senior Citizens is in a space that opens to a playground. This area is completely fenced and the large play area includes a slide, swings, climbing equipment, sandpit, bike path and cubby. It’s an ideal location for a toy library as it provides a child friendly play area, toilets and a designated room for all our toys! Why not pop in and take a look?

It’s pruning time ZAREEFA BELLY again DANCING GROUP

Hand secateurs Belly dancing is a non impact weight bearing exercise and is Service/Repairs/ suitable for all ages and is good for the Sharpening prevention of osteoporosis in older people. Many of the moves involve Specialising in Felco’s isolations, which improves the flexibility of the torso. MYLES TRESEDER Dancing with the veil can help build strength in the upper body, arms and shoulders. 0428 509 916 Come and join in with the group and learn the basics to Belly Dancing. Enjoy fun, fitness and friendship. Buffalo Farm Ballet Studio Get them working as they Upstairs 0428 201 322 Kerry should ! Thursdays 6pm

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MYRTLEFORD BOWLS CLUB

Is looking for a Community Minded Person to fulfill a volunteer position of Secretary

NO BOWLS EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

Must have general Admin and Computer skills.

For further information please contact: Phil Park—President 0447 889 950 Email: [email protected]

Give us 48 hours and we will show you ways Marketing Health Check to get more leads and more sales for your  business

Get ready for more sales in 2017. Start the year with a Marketing Health Check. We will: - Review what you’re already doing (online and offline) - Identify ways to improve your current strategies - Show you ways to find and convert pros- pects into action Contact Pat or Karen TODAY on 03 9005 5889 Are you ready to invest $300 for a new lease of life or [email protected].

for your business?

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Inc. A0047698F 156 Myrtle Street P.O. Box 532 Myrtleford Ph: 5752 2775 Email: [email protected] www.myrtlefordnc.org.au MYRTLEFORD NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE IS NOW ON FACEBOOK. LIKE OUR PAGE TO GET UPDATES ABOUT WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE CENTRE, UPCOMING COURSES AND EVENTS! JUMP ONLINE OR COME IN TO THE CENTRE AND LET US KNOW https://www.facebook.com/ WHAT COURSES AND ACTIVITIES YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre HAPPENING IN THE CENTRE

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Inc. A0047698F 156 Myrtle Street P.O. Box 532 Myrtleford Ph: 5752 2775 Email: [email protected] www.myrtlefordnc.org.au Office Hours Enrolment and payment for courses are Mondays 10am—1pm required at least 7 days ‘prior’ to Tuesdays 10am—4pm commencement of the course. Wednesdays 10am—1pm If for any reason the course does not go ahead Thursdays 10am—4pm then students will receive full refund. Fridays—Closed

Myrtleford Laughter Club

Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre. Great Alpine Rd. Saturdays. 1.00 pm  People of all fitness levels & ability welcome .  Laughter is a powerful complimentary medicine, work- ing on mind body & spirit simultaneously.  Laughter is a stress buster  Laughter is aerobic exercise  Laughter is a natural pain killer  Laughter can help reduce depression & anxiety  Laughter makes you feel great

Broadband for Seniors kiosks offer a friendly an secure environment for you to receive basic training and learn new skills. KIOSK OPEN You can bring your own THURS & FRIDAY laptop or tablet 1PM TO 3PM

Now you can find out

Who you are and Where you came from

Learn how to build a family tree. FRIDAYS 9.30am -11.30am Learn how to research Ancestry.com

COST: Learn how to search digitised newspapers, $5 PER cemetery records, military records and SESSION more. ….. so much more

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Ovens Valley Specialist Medical Transport Service Alpine@Home Activity Group The Specialist Medical Transport Service provides The Alpine@Home Activity Group provides a comprehensive volunteer transport to the residents of the Ovens Valley range of services to support people who are frail, older or from Harrietville to Everton, to specialist medical have a disability. Our target group is for people who are appointments which are located outside of the Alpine HACC eligible. Shire. How do I know if I am eligible? WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Ring the numbers below for further information. Any person from the Ovens Valley, who is unable to Activity Schedule access public transport, taxis or private transport and At The Senior Citizens Building who is experiencing transport disadvantage due to Mondays – Italian Specific 10 am – 2 pm economic, geographic or disability status (including Thursday - Centre based Activities (varied) temporary disability). Wednesday – Lunch Club (fortnightly)12 pm - 2 pm COST Friday – Outings 9 am - 3 pm The service relies on clients donations to assist with the Fridays – Communitea 10 am - 12 noon day to day running costs. You will be advised by the coordinator of the requested amount when you make your booking. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK Phone: 03 57550123 Alpine @ Home Ovens Accessible Bus Phone 5751 9326 or Running every Thursday, this service has several pick up HACC Hotline 5755 0142 points through Bright, Myrtleford & and will help connect members of the community with a wider Travellers Aid range of shopping and recreation opportunities as well as If you are heading to Wangaratta and need a place to relax., then medical and banking services. come in and visit the Travellers Aid Access It will also link to further accessible V/Line services in Service. This free service provides a friendly space to have a Wangaratta. This fabulous service is now offered by cuppa, heat your lunch and they can even provide personal care Dyson Bus Company, previously known as Wangaratta and meal assistance. There is also wheelchair and scooter recharge Coachlines. and hire facilities, as well as an accessible toilet. Travellers Aid is located at King George V Memorial Gardens, You can contact Roy and the team on the same number corner of Templeton and Ovens Street, 03 5722 1843. Wangaratta. (Just opposite the new Target Centre)

Pre school Story Time JUSTICE of the PEACE SIGNING CENTRE For 3-5years olds. A Justice of the Peace Signing Centre operates at Thursdays at 11am– 12 noon. Myrtleford Library every Tuesday afternoon from 1.00pm Songs, stories and super until 3.00 pm. This free community service has rostered At the Library… activities. JPs available to witness certified true copies, affidavits, Rhyme Time Cnr O’Donnell Ave & statutory declarations and power of attorney documents. Wednesdays at 10am. Standish St. No need to book, just turn up. For babies 0-2 years old and This is a free service supported by the Department of MYRTLEFORD their parents. Literacy, laughter Justice and the Royal Victorian Association of Honorary Ph 5752 2038 and love for your baby. Justices. www.hclc.vic.gov.au Book Club [email protected] First Tuesday of the month. Monday 10.00am - 5.00pm Bus link 3.30pm. Nearly all the places Third Friday of the month are taken for this session, but if 10am - 11.30am. you are interested in becoming Tuesday 1.00pm - 6.00pm part of a book club call in and Friends of the Library talk to the staff about options. Second Monday of the month Wednesday 10.00am - 5.00pm HCLC book clubs are Diabetic Support Group reasonably priced with a great Thursday 10.00am - 5.00pm Third Monday of the month at selection of books. 10.30am - 12.30pm Home Schoolers Story Time Home schoolers with primary Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm Mah-jong aged kids are invited to call into Friday—2pm to 4pm the library at 11.00 am on Saturday 9.00am - 12.00pm Chess Club Fridays for a story and a craft session. It’s pretty informal, just Thursday 10.30am Sunday CLOSED Chit Chat Group call and let the library know you Thursday 1.00pm—3.00pm are interested.

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1st Floor, Myrtleford Office: 90-100 Ovens Street 32 Smith Street, Myrtleford, 3737 Wangaratta, 3677 Phone: 5731 3500 Wangaratta Centre: 5723 2000 OPEN TIMES: www.ovensandking.org.au Monday 9am—12pm and 1pm—5pm www.facebook.com/okchs Tuesday 9am – 5pm Wednesday 9am –12pm and 1pm—5pm

We offer a range of health services including : Thursday 9am—12pm and 1pm—5pm  Aged Care Assessment Service Friday 9am—1pm  Counselling services  Myrtleford Services: Alcohol & Drug support  Centrelink Access Point – clients have use of the  Active Rural Communities phone, fax, copier and computer for Centrelink services.  Support for people with a disability  Alcohol, tobacco and other drug Counselling and  Maternal & Child Health Services General Counselling – by appointment  Community Nurse  Health Checks – by appointment  Women’s Health Clinic – by appointment  Victims Assistance Counselling & Support  Podiatry – by appointment on Monday and  Allied Health: Podiatry, Speech pathology, Tuesday Dietitian, Occupational therapy, Continence.  Tai Chi Class – Thursday 10.30 to 11.30. Cost $5.00  WASP – Weights and Strength Program – HAPPY VALLEY EXERCISE GROUP Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9.30-10.30 . Cost $5.00 Meet at Happy Valley Hall

Phone the Myrtleford Office to make an appointment on FRIDAYS 5731 3500 8.30am to 9.30am

Followed by a ‘cuppa’ Everyone Welcome No age requirements

On days of declared Catastrophic (Code Red) conditions, our centre’s at Myrtleford will close. Any home visiting services will be cancelled. On days of declared Extreme conditions, staff that provide home visiting services to districts may need to contact you to make alternative arrangements. On these days you will determine your care needs. If you have planned to leave your home early on extreme heat days please let your service provider know.

ALPINE PET PALS

Alpine @ Home

HOMELESS OR ABOUT TO BECOME HOMELESS ? Living in inappropriate accommodation ? Is an in-home volunteering visiting And experiencing ..... Kerry Foley program for pet owners requiring Social and or geographical isolation? assistance caring for their pet or for Dependence on alcohol and or other people without a pet who would enjoy substances? Whitfield—SAT a home visit by a volunteer and their Health problems, mental illness, a dog. physical or intellectualdisability, aged Myrtleford—THURS We are currently looking for frailty volunteers for this program. Wangaratta—TUES & WEDS You will be offered ongoing training IF SO YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE

and peer support. FOR SUPPORT, PLEASE If interested please contact: CONTACT By Appointment Only DIANNE 0439 366 839 Kerry Chapman Outreach Connections—providing Case Assessment Officer Management Services to the homeless and those at Health Fund Rebates Alpine @ Home risk of homelessness. 5755 0142 0456 862 738

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ENROLMENT INFORMATION

Enrolment and payment for all courses can be made at the MYRTLEFORD NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

MONDAY 10am to 1pm

TUESDAY 10am to 4pm

WEDNESDAY 10am to 1pm

THURSDAY 10am to 4pm

For alternative arrangements or enquiries please contact MYRTLEFORD NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE PHONE: 03 5752 2775 OR EMAIL: [email protected]

ALL COURSES WILL BE HELD AT MYRTLEFORD NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE 156 MYRTLE STREET, MYRTLEFORD Unless otherwise stated.

PLEASE REGISTER AND PAY: In person: Call in during office hours PAYMENT BY CASH OR CHEQUE ONLY PLEASE NOTE NO EFT FACILITIES AVAILABLE

By mail: Make cheques payable to Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre

PAYMENT IS REQUIRED A MINIMUM OF 7 DAYS PRIOR TO COURSE START DATE.

Registration without payment may result in your name being placed on a waiting list.

CANCELLATION: If the Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre cancels a program, fee can either be refunded in full or transferred to another program of your choice.

All classes are advertised in good faith. MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM NUMBERS APPLY. PLEASE ENROL EARLY As low enrolment numbers can result in courses being cancelled.

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