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23rdJune 2021 AN OMEOSHIRE LIONS CLUB PROJECT 20 Cents SERVING ENSAY, SWIFTS CREEK, OMEO. BENAMBRA, DINNER PLAIN.

NEWSHEET ENQUIRIES: District Diary Email: [email protected] Phone : 5159 1515 ….. www.omeo.org.au Wednesday 23rd Post: P.O. Box 182 Omeo 3898 Omeo to Bright Bus departs Omeo 8.00am return 6.50pm Listen with Lorna live radio O.S.C.A.R. fm .. 10.00 –12.00

Medical Services-Omeo Region Thursday 24th Swifts Creek & Ensay Playgroup………… 10.30 to 12.00pm For URGENT Medical Care call 000 Omeo Opportunity Shop Open National Coronavirus Hotline 1800 020 080 Men’s Shed OPEN……………………… 10.00am to 2.30pm Omeo Medical Centre GP Clinic 51 59 0140

Monday 8.45am-11.30am 1.30pm-5pm Friday 25th Wednesday 8.45am-11.30am 1.30pm-5pm Omeo to Bright Bus departs Omeo 8.00am returns 6.50pm Thursday 9am-12pm Joker Poker is back ! At the Golden Age Hotel……… 7.00pm Friday 9am-12pm

Sunday & Public Holiday Clinics Saturday 26th (Call Clinic for times) AA. meeting 1st Saturday of month, CFA rooms…….2.00pm All appointments for Clinics are by Omeo Opportunity Shop Open………….11.00am to 3.00pm APPOINTMENT ONLY call 51590140 to make a booking. Sunday 27th Due to the Covid-19 restrictions we are limited to 4 Omeo to Bright Bus departs Omeo 8.00am returns 6.50pm people in our waiting room, please ensure you Omeo Golf Club…………………………………… 12.30pm

arrive for your appointment on time. th Blood Collection Changes) Monday 28 Due to Covid-19 pre– cautions Rhyme Time Omeo Library………………….. 10.30 – 11.00

Blood collections are by APPOINTMENT ONLY Tuesday 29th Outreach service appointments with the GP can be made Men’s Shed OPEN……………………… 10.00am to 2.00pm at Ensay & Swifts Creek Bush Nursing Centres. Ensay Bush Nursing Centre—51573215 Tuesday 9.30am-12pm N. B. Swifts Creek Bush Nursing Centre– 51594210 Old age is not so bad Tuesday 1.30pm-4.30pm & Thursday 2pm-4.30pm when you consider the alternatives. **************************************** THE GOLF CLUB LUCKY NUMBERS Amicus. 15. Jeff Cooper ….Bridget Betts 27. Scott Crisp….Isabell Symons REMEMBER THIS !!

SNAPDRAGON’S JOKE Keep calm and Carry your Mask !! Our Supply Clerk at the factory where I work, discovered a box that was left on the loading dock with this warning MEDICAL CENTRE printed on it: DANGER DO NOT TOUCH! Dr. Ko … Will be at the Medical Centre Management was called and all employees were told to until July 2nd stay clear of the box until it could be analyzed.

When the foreman arrived, he donned gloves and safety glasses, and then, very carefully opened the box. Inside were 250 signs that read: DANGER! DO NOT TOUCH! Benambra General Store Misty Trading, Trading Hours..8am-5.30pm weekdays. 7.30am -5.00pm weekends. Post Office, Hot food, Takeaway Bottle Shop, Gas Bottles, ULP, ALPINE WINTER MIX DSL. Lovely Happy Team to help you out. Phone: 51 599 209

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Packer’s Daisie’s Hair & Beauty High Country Horse Riding Proudly using De Lorenzo Products from plant ingredients, no animal testing or by See some of ’s remote high country on horseback. Rides from products, no petrochemicals, 2 hours, 1/2 day & full day quality endorsed company Based at Anglers Rest, there are horses Australian owned & Made. and tracks to suit all standards of riders. Bookings essential OPEN TUESDAY – FRIDAY. www.horsetreks.com

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SWIFTS CREEK BUSH NURSING CENTRE Influenza Vaccinations are available now at the Centre. We recommend you get the vaccination for this winter. Phone the Bush Nurse for an appointment about your ‘Flu Vaccination now.

PHONE: 03 5159 4210 17 McMillan Street EMAIL: [email protected] Daily Services between - - Omeo Bairnsdale Depot - Grinters Transport, 16 Lawless Street, Bairnsdale, 3875 Melbourne Depot - Vic Freight Specialists, 13B, 13-17 Progress Street, Dandenong, 3175 Omeo Depot – Omeo Welding & Engineering & Equipment Hire, 87 Bilton Street, Omeo, 3898

Phone: (03) 5152 5778 Fax: (03) 5152 3329 Mobile: 0418 516 857 Email: [email protected] Pallets . Parcels .  Livestock . Hay .  Machinery . Bulk  General . Wool  Refrigerated Freight . Farm Equipment Leaves 9.30am from Bairnsdale to Omeo

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OMEO

EARTH-WORKS Pty Ltd. ELECTICAL CONTRACTING Give Marty or Rohan a call to discuss your earthmoving needs. Solar - Bore pumps/Hot water diverters/

• TRUCK & TRAILER On & off Grid systems

• EXCAVATOR. 322B Satellite &”Terry” TV - Installation • EXCAVATOR. 329D and servicing • BACKHOE Generator – Sales/Hire/Installation/Mains to • BULLDOZE BOBCAT Generator changeover switches and inlets • WATER CART Electrical appliance - Repairs/Maintenance • HEAVY HAULAGE FLOAT Electrical Installations – Phone : 03 5159 1343 Domestic/Commercial/Industrial

Mob : 0428 514 254 Marty Servicing the Omeo region 0477 888 922 Rohan Contact Jeremiah on 0418 909 978 email [email protected] Emmanuel Pasura *** OUR PRODUCTS & SERVICES *** “SPEAK TO YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS – WEBSTERPACKING LOCAL PHARMACIST”

186 Day Avenue Omeo 3898 -MEDICATION REVIEW –MOBILITY AIDS

IN STORE BLOOD PRESSURE PH: 03 5159 1663 FAX :03 5159 1686 / GLUCOSE TESTING VITAMINS –

AFTER HOURS : 0474 017 705 PERFUMES- COSMETICS- GIFTWARE

EMAIL : [email protected] DELIVERY AVAILABLE MON-THURS 9-5 FRI. 9-6 SAT. 9-2

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GLAZIERS / PAINTERS Glass Repairs ****House Painters Mirrors Fitted *** Wallpaper Hanging ShopFronts ***Shashcord Replacement General Property Maintenance Phone Deb & Dean .. 0400 665 392

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Carpenter and Joiner Construction -

Joinery Repairs & Maintenance Over 30 Years experience Quality Workmanship 1493 Cassilis Road, Cassilis Mob. 0400 01546 Email : [email protected]

******************************************* ******************************************* WINTER “Omeo Concrete “ Will cease trading as a business WOOLLIES on the 30th of June 2021 . Stephen Richards will have the following available Socks, hats, gloves etc., for the immediate future: Concrete mix; River sand; Road base; Stone dust; 7 - 20mm. aggregate. hand knitted by As I am retired and not always in attendance at the Sinza of Cobungra. yard at 100 Bindi Road , Swift’s Creek, please call 0427 594 444 before arriving Phone 51 591 227. to avoid disappointment. ******************************************* *******************************************

POLICE NEWS We have gone through another week of effect from lockdown to opening the high country to Melbourne Please be patient as store owners are going through a transition of heightened QR methods starting 1st July. Will detail more as we know it. On another note if anyone wants to join me in a head shave in July to raise money and awareness for brain cancer contact me on [email protected] I know winter is a tough time to be bald but there’s a lot of men who do it all the time!! I’ll have full details next week.

Diane Bloom | Leading Senior Constable 28312 Omeo Police Station 19 Tongio Rd, Omeo 3898 Email [email protected]

Open Monday to Saturday. We care about the environment and what goes onto to your scalp, Ph: 51591210 Fax: 51591448 hair and skin. Do you care what goes on your head? Choose carefully, choose AVEDA. BUSINESS HOURS Myabi Hair is an Eco-friendly, exclusive salon offering a unique experience! 7.00am to 7.00pm Monday to Saturday • The full range of Aveda 99% plant derived full spectrum colour system and aftercare products. 9.00am to 5.00pm Sunday • Highly specialised double foiling and all Aveda colour services. * Groceries & Liquor. • The only Hair & Beauty company using 100% wind power for all manufacturing. • Beautiful Aveda Gifts to purchase. * Fresh Fruit ,Vegetables • Absolutely NO animal testing and vegan friendly products. • Aveda botanicals & flower essence for all skin types. * Fresh Meat Available • Aveda’s exquisite mineral makeup range. • Full range of Organic Eco products, sun-care for face * Gluten Free products available and body. Please call Adele on 0402 769 237

* Ice – A.T.M. Bookings are essential. Email: [email protected] * Special Orders Visit MyabiHairDesign on facebook and Welcome Instagram.

COMPUTER SERVICES PROFFESSIONAL I.T.SOLUIONS FOR HOME AND BUSINESS Specialising in the following services • Desktop / Laptop Service Potable Water Cartage Repairs and Upgrades Transport of general freight, Agricultural goods, Mo- torbikes, Quad bikes, Mowers • Wireless and Wired Network Solutions Small tractors, SXS’s, Machinery parts, • Custom built Business Packages Bagged grain and much more. Reasonable rates • Custom Gaming Rigs Truck equipped with1,000 KG. tailgate loader • Surveillance Installations Full tarpaulin if required, • Remote and Onsite Support ability to load and unload goods Covering with 1.6 tonne all terrain pallet jack. Truck capabilities: 6.tonne, 4x4 • No Call Out Fees Tray size: 5.5 mtrs x 2.4 mtrs. NEW WORLD Transporting weekly to Omeo and district from Albury/Wodonga/Corryong COMPUTERS Mobile & Computer Services, Orders phoned or emailed by Tuesday 11 am For delivery on Wednesdays Repairs & Upgrades Contact Mark for delivery charges on Call: 0491 185 144 0428 264 480

Visit www.newworldcomputers.com.au Mark @tectronix.com.au

0409517633 [email protected] Garden supplies now available!

Screened top soil

• Hardwood chips • Pine bark mulch • Shredded Pine mulch • Landscape rocks • Crushed rocks & sands

Available for pick up in Swifts Creek by appointment or delivery is available Plants also available by order

SITUATION VACANT We are currently looking for a Qualified Boiler Maker/Fabricator to join our team in Omeo. The position will be permanent/ part time to begin with, the possibility of increasing with work load & demand. The successful applicant must suit the following criteria,

• Be trade qualified

• Able to work un-supervised NO JOB TO BIG OR • Show a good working ethic SMALL • Work to a schedule & plan • Work on sight out in the field

* Rural Fencing * Yard Building • Have a valid Victorian driver’s licence & fork lift * Rural services licence would be a bonus Be able to keep an or- ganised & clean work working environment

* Posi track skid steer • Friendly & able to communicate with both other staff & customers to achieve company * Excavator * Slashing & customer requirements. Applicants please send expression of interest, * Spraying resume & any other information following. PHONE … 0427 502 086 [email protected] Fresh Air Café We are opening 6.30 am to 5pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for a trial period. Daily specials are running and will be posted on our face book page. Any inquires call 51591683. Thanks Pauline,Tracey and our great staff. High Country Men’s Shed We’re on the job Trip to Bairnsdale Men’s Shed Hi all, The High country men’s shed is making a trip to the Bairnsdale Men’s shed on the 1st of July. We will be leaving the High country men’s shed at 9:30am and getting back in Omeo at around 4:30pm We will be having lunch at the Bairnsdale men’s shed, trip to Bunnings, cuppa at the Bairnsdale RSL and then home. If you are interested in coming along, please contact me as numbers are limited. (We’re on the job) Wayne Airs Coordinator Ph: 0407 110 891 Email: [email protected]

Weekend COVID Testing at Omeo District Health

Do you live in Melbourne? Are you heading to Mt Hotham for the snow season? Have you had your COVID test? If you are from Melbourne and are visiting Mt Hotham resort this winter, you must have proof of a negative COVID test result as a condition of entry. This test must have been taken within 72 hours of leaving Melbourne. Forgot to get your test? If, for any reason, you have forgotten to get your test done, Omeo District Health will be doing COVID testing for the next 3 weekends. Testing will be available on Saturdays and Sundays, starting Saturday 26th June.

Asymptomatic (no COVID symptoms) testing only.

Test results may take longer than 2 days (as per the Victorian Department of Health advice). This is due to our rural location. Please plan you trip with this in mind.

Testing by appointment only. To book an appointment, contact Omeo District Health Medical Centre on phone 5159 0140.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Advice for the Omeo Region

The following COVIDSafe Setting advice applies for COVID Vaccine Now Available From Regional Victoria as of 11.59pm Thursday 17 June Omeo District Health Medical Centre 2021: ✔ There are no restrictions on the reasons to leave The community roll out of the COVID-19 vaccination home but staying COVIDSafe remains important is underway for those over 40yrs of age and/or who meet the eligibility criteria. ✔ There are no limits on the distance you can travel ✔ Face masks are mandatory indoors, except at your Both Astra Zeneca and Pfizer are available as per home and recommended outdoors where you cannot eligibility for the vaccine. maintain 1.5 metres from others The COVID-19 vaccine is FREE. ✔ Visitors to the home - 5 people including dependants. Book your appointment by phoning the ODH Medical ✔ Public Outdoor Gatherings - groups of 50 persons. Centre on 5159 0140.

✔ Check-in everywhere you visit, no matter how long If you have already expressed interest in getting the you spend at that location vaccine you will be contacted to confirm your ✔ Community Sport is back on with spectators (up to appointment. 1000 per venue). ✔ If you have any symptoms, no matter how mild, you Ready for your second COVID-19 vaccine? - If you must get tested for COVID-19. have already had your first COVID-19 vaccine you can get your second one done locally with ODH Medical Your nearest testing location is: Centre. • Omeo District Health Medical Centre- 12 Easton Planning to have or have recently had your Flu Street Omeo. For an appointment phone 5159 0140. Vaccine? - Not a problem. The COVID-19 vaccine can now be given 7 days before or after your Flu Vaccine. • Swifts Creek Bush Nurse Centre- 17 McMillan Ave, Swifts Creek. phone 5159 4210 We understand that people in our community have • Ensay Bush Nurse Centre – 5063 Great Alpine Rd, concerns and questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Ensay, phone 5157 3215 If you are at all unsure about the COVID vaccine, • Bairnsdale Respiratory Clinic, phone 4116 2014 please contact us on 5159 0140.

For more information on COVIDSafe Settings, visit: For more information or to check you eligibility, visit: www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covidsafe- https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives.../covid-19- settings vaccines (Source Department of Health, Victoria 2021)