Eastern Shore Sun July 2020

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SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESS THE Eastern Shore community is being urged to support local businesses who have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

James Ashmore, from Ashmores Southern Fish Market in Mornington, said his business had been forced to look at new ways to trade.

“We’ve been open since 2004 and 90 per cent of our business is from high-end restaurants and hotels,” he said.

“When COVID-19 hit Tasmania, and with many restaurants and hotels out of the picture, we had to work fast to reach new markets.”

Mr Ashmore said the first move was to open an online shop with free delivery to all areas during

specified times.

“We needed to go to the market directly and an online shop helped us do that,” he said.

“We also expanded our product range to non-seafood products, such as coffee, eggs, meat packs and even hand sanitiser.

“By keeping our doors open and changing our offering, we have received an incredible amount of local support.

“It’s been overwhelming, and I’d like to very much thank our customers.”

Mr Ashmore said State and Federal Government programs had also helped his business through the crisis.

“The JobKeeper program meant

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Fire Management Parks andJULY Reserves WORKS: - AUGUST 2020 Events

• Ongoing Maintenance walking tracks in natural parksofmaintenance. areas pesticide and Tangara Trail.

Roads • Ovals program.

FESTIVAL OF VOICES • Maintenance of natural areas asMontagu per the • Ovals Pothole repairs – Rosny, • herbicide program various Natural Area Management Plans.

26Adopted September 2016 included: Bay and Bellerive • the 2016/2017 Budget and Capital Expenditure • Adopted Plan for • of firebreak clearing on • Adopted aa Strategic draft Strategic Plan2016-2026.

2016-2026 as a basis for 9 June: • Commencement Guidepost replacement continues Fire Management •Program.

Agreed to initiate an amendment to Lauderdale the Planning • Agreed to consult the community on the Urban Council property. community consultation.

• to undertake community consultation on Draft • Agreed Approved development applications forthethree throughout the municipality • Maintenance ofEvents natural areas as per the Scheme toFeasibility incorporate a new Bellerive Bluff Specific Expansion Study.

• Pindos Adopted the Annual Plan Park Management Plan. multiple dwellings at2016/17.

12 Park Street, Bellerive; • various Montagu Bay shared path near Natural Area Management Plans.

Events Area Plan.

• toanconsult the community onManagement a Draft Community • Agreed Adopted amended Pindos at Park Rosny Pump of Station two multiple dwellings 110 BangaleePlan.

Street, Exhibition: Housemates • Commencement firebreak clearing on Safety Plan for 2016-2021.

Works – June/July 2016 • Accepted a tender the provision theonAnnual Hard • Agreed to undertake a draft 24property.

September – 9Road October–Shore • Exhibition: Oceana/Tranmere Lauderdale; and for acommunity food vanconsultation at 21ofRiawena Road, Council 1 - The 9 JulyEastern 2016 • Agreed tomanagement consult the community Waste Collection bushfire strategy. on a draft Kangaroo Bay – Rosny Cottage, Rosny Farm intersection upgrade Roads Community Photography Montagu Bay. Service.

Rosny Park Cultural/Creative Precinct Development Policy The Barn, Rosny Farm •• Pothole repairs: Richmond, Cambridge, Dulcot Exhibition • Gordons Hill Road – Cedar to Endorsed a temporary suspension of and theRokeby.

Events Framework.

Exhibition: Art • Gravel road grading: as required based on inspections.

14 October – 6 November 2016Prize Excalibur –Poochibald footpath construction Community Grants program, excluding the Works – September/October October/November 2016 Accepted areplacement tender for the construction of the Kangaroo Bay EXHIBITIONS AT 1-9 October 2016 Exhibition: A Stitch inTHE Time: Schoolhouse Gallery, Rosny Farm ••Guide post continues: various locations.

• Clarence Street – safety upgrade, Quick Response Grants, and repurposed the Pavilion atofKangaroo Bay. Opossum Schoolhouse Gallery, RosnyFibre Farm Biennial and SCHOOLHOUSE GALLERY AND stage two Textile • Concreting gravel paths: Bay Park.

Roads existing funding allocations to fund the COVID-19 Festival: Seafarer’s Festival Exhibition Accepted a tender the Lindisfarne annual reseal and micro-surfacing BARN RoseforBay, and Geilston Construction of gravel access: fromand Bastick Street toBay. Kangaroo • Acton Road – sight benching at ••Pothole repairs: Otago Bay, Rosny Bellerive.

23 October 2016 Community Support Package.

Festival: Dog’s Day Out 11 November – 4 December 2016 program for 2016-17.

Bay Skate Acton Drive • Gravel roadPark. grading as required based on inspections.

Bellerive Boardwalk 2 Reed October 2016 Schoolhouse Gallery, Rosny Farm Pen Reconstruction of retaining wall: Elwood Drive.

June: •Workshop: Bellerive Boardwalk –and stageBlack two, •29Guide Guide post replacement replacement continues at various various locations.

• post continues at locations.

Rosny Farm Ink Drawing Exhibition: Artists with Conviction Works – November/December 2016 • Construction of Rosny Hill Road shared path. replacing decking • Carried a motion that council, in principal, • Preparation for resealing in Spinifex Road and Fuchsia Road in Exhibition: Wild,2016 Still • Preparation for resealing in Spinifex Road and Fuchsia Road in 2016 24 Drive, October13Acton –July 13Still November • Risdon Construction DDAstreaming crossings incouncil Spinifex Road.

• Exhibition: Tara – pavement Risdon Vale. oflive continues meetings on an The Eastern Shore Threatened Roads Vale.

SchoolThe House Gallery, Rosny Farm Barn, Rosny Farm reconstruction • Pothole Reconstruction shared path nearCourt Rosny Treatment Plant.

• Preparation forofresealing resealing inTranmere, Dover and Pindari Street in ongoing basis.

9Community December 2016Photography – 8 January 2017 repairs: Bellerive, Howrah, Seven Mile • Preparation for in Dover Court and Pindari Street in • Exhibition: LED streetlight rollout various Howrah.

Exhibition Schoolhouse Gallery, Rosny Farm Exhibition: A Stitch in– Time: • Beach.

Approved a development application for awning Drainage Howrah.

Animal Madness areas in municipality 14 October – 6 November 2016 Biennial Textile and Fibre • Preparation for resealing in Avoca Street in Lindisfarne.

Ongoing cleaning of as open and carport additions to 28 Franklin Street, 18 June – 10 July 2016 • road grading required based onininspections.

• Gravel Preparation for resealing indrains.

Avoca Street Lindisfarne.

Schoolhouse Gallery, Clarence Carols Exhibition • Concert: Spinifex and ClintonRosny RoadFarm –and • Construction of new concrete wicket atvarious Wentworth Sports School House Gallery, Rosny Farm Minor drainage works ascontinues Richmond.

• post replacement locations.

• Guide Construction of footpath onrequired.

Rosny at Hill Road near Rose Bay. Christmas Concert2016 11 November – 4 December reconstruction Ground.

• Construction of stormwater line: corner of Esplanade and Lewis • Adopted the 2020/21 Budget and Capital • resealingverge in Spinifex Road and Fuchsia Road in • Preparation Construction for of roadside maintenance.

Festival: Seafarer’s Festival 11City December 2016 Schoolhouse Gallery, Rosny FarmOpen • Wellington Street, Richmond – Exhibition: of Clarence • Risdon Construction of Mile footpath on Rosny Hill Road Rose BayFees Avenue, Seven Beach.

Expenditure Program, including thenear 2020/21 Vale.

23 October 2016 Bellerive Boardwalk road works Art Exhibition High School.

Commonwealth Bank Test Match Drainage and and Charges and General Parks • Preparation forReserves resealing in DoverRates, Court inService Howrah.Rates and Bellerive Boardwalk 23 July –and 21 August •– Oceana Drive Carella Street, Australia v Day South Australia – • Ongoing cleaning of open indrains.

Ovals irrigation continues.

Australia Breakfast Service Charges.

• Preparation for maintenance resealing Avoca Street in Lindisfarne.

Drainage The–Second Barn, Rosny Farm Howrah road works Test Elevated work platform tree work.

26 January 2017 • of stormwater line on the corner of Esplanade and Contact Sarah Bishop 6217 9625 Extended the COVID-19 Financial Hardship Policy •• Construction Ongoing cleaning of open drains.

Construction of footpath on Rosny Hill Road near Rose Bay 12 November 16 November 2016 Bellerive Boardwalk Contact Sarah–Bishop 6217 9625 Avenue, Mile Beach.

• Park maintenance. to 30 JuneofSeven 2021.

• Lewis Construction stormwater line on the corner of Esplanade and High School.

Drainage Bellerive Oval, Bellerive Lewis Avenue,ofan Seven Mileverge Beach.

Fire Management • Construction Approved extension to the YMCA lease of the • roadside maintenance.

• Minor drainage works as required Parks and Reserves • Fire reduction preparation for Course. controlled burns: WaverRosny Park Public Golf • Stormwater maintenance – Contact pit Council Drainage Parks and Reserves • Ongoing parks maintenance. ley Flora Park aand Pilchers Hill. easement at 85 Vivian • Ongoing Approved TasNetworks various locations • cleaning of open drains.

• Maintenance Playground upgrade upgrade Shoreline Park, Howrah.

• of walking tracks. Park, Playground Shoreline Howrah.

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• Lauderdale Primary School – • ofofstormwater line onrail the corner ofsport.

• Construction Rehabilitation ovals from winter to summer summer waste collection reminders – download Local waste collection reminders – download thethe MyMy Local • Painting of Tangara Trailfrom post and fences.

Rehabilitation of ovals winter to sport. stormwater diversion Esplanade Lewis Avenue, Seven MileOval.

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•A Installation of splitalso posts at Mortimer Bay for 20 signage.

• Cambridge Road, Cambridge – with highlights to be reported in the next edition. stormwater upgrades For more information call 6217 9500 or visit our website at www.ccc.tas.gov.au • Blessington Street, South Arm – Upcoming council meeting dates: stormwater upgrades Monday 10 August and Monday 31 August 2020 • Elinga/Carella Street, Howrah – at 7pm. Available via livestreaming through our stormwater upgrades website.

Keyissues decisions at council meetings held on Key the Council meeting of 23 May Key issuesat the Council meeting Key issues atat Council meeting of of Key issues atthe the Council meeting of and 6 June 2016 included: 9 June and 29 June 2020 included: 17 October 2016 included:2016 included: 15 August and 5 September

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Clarence Talks • Elevated work platform tree work • Wednesday 22 July: Help your child cope with anxiety – various locations • Wednesday 19 August: Supporting a multicultural • Park maintenance as per established maintenance Clarence schedules Livestreamed via the Live Clarence Facebook page at www.facebook.com/liveclarence.

• Sports ovals soil conditioning • Meehan Range MTB tracks Applications open: Rosny Farm Arts Centre 2021 repairs Exhibition Applications close Friday 28 August 2020 at 5pm. More • Risdon Vale public toilets and changerooms construction information available at www.clarenceartsandevents. net.

• Clarence Plains Rivulet track extension works Call for applications: Clarence Jazz Festival Scholarship • Electric vehicle charging station Applications close Sunday 26 July 2020. More install – Council Chambers information available at www.clarenceartsandevents.net.

Call for entries: Textile and Fibre Stitch On Entries extended to 30 July 2020 at 5pm. More information available at www.clarenceartsandevents.net

RECREATION My Neighbourhood: Find where tracks, parks, beaches, community halls, sportsgrounds and dog exercise areas are in Clarence at www.ccc.tas.gov.au/myneighbourhood.

COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS Single Hill Bushland Reserve Activity Plan 2020-2030 Have your say on the Single Hill Bushland Reserve Activity Plan – closes 10 August.

Sign up to Your Say Clarence to be notified of upcoming council community consultations at www.yoursay.ccc.tas.gov.au

Natural Area Management • Maintenance of walking tracks in natural areas and Tangara Trail • Maintenance and management of natural areas as per the various natural area management plans • Maintenance of tracks as per safety audit recently undertaken • Fuel reduction pre-burn preparation • Fuel reduction burns as per reserves bushfire management plans • Barilla Rivulet track construction • Cremorne/Lauderdale track works - Mays Beach

For more information, visit www.ccc.tas.gov.au or call us on 03 6217 9500

approves 2020-21 budget CLARENCE City Council has approved a balanced operating budget with no general rate increase.

The 2020-21 budget provides for a zero per cent general rate increase and an on average 0.3 per cent increase in waste and stormwater charges, reflecting the increased costs associated with providing services such as recycling, green waste, hard waste and general refuse collection.

“The council’s costs had been thoroughly pruned to produce a balanced operating budget, avoiding a deficit and minimising the chance of a future rates shock,” City of Clarence Mayor Alderman Doug Chipman said.

“A record $22.7 million capital budget will focus on recovery and stimulating the local economy in the city following the COVID-19 crisis, concentrating on shovel ready new projects, renewal programs and upgrading existing facilities.”

A three-year $14.8 million interest free loan from the Tasmanian Government has allowed the council to prioritise some additional new capital projects within the capital works program.

Major capital items will include: • Road reseal program ($2.7 million) • Major road reconstruction ($3.5 million) • Footpath/kerb and gutter renewal ($1.3

million) • Pass Road – pavement reconstruction ($1.5 million) • Backhouse Lane upgrade – stage two ($1.65 million) • Torrens Street – stormwater improvement ($300,000) • Kangaroo Bay Oval – replacement of irrigation ($200,000) • Clarence Aquatic Centre – replace heating, ventilation and air conditioning ($650,000) • Alma Street – senior citizens upgrade ($500,000) • Bellerive Boardwalk deck replacement ($385,000) It is council’s intention to repay the loan within the three-year interest free period.

Community Grants support Clarence in COVID-19 recovery CLARENCE City Council has launched a one-off grant round to assist community groups, sporting clubs and notfor-profit organisations recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Clarence City Council Community Recovery Grant will offer three-tiers of funding and organisations are encouraged to apply for up to $1,500, $5,000 or $10,000 for projects and activities that contribute to the social recovery of the municipality.

Clarence Mayor Alderman Doug Chipman said at this time of adversity and vulnerability there were unmet and new needs within the community.

He said through these unprecedented times it had shown the caring, helpful and supportive ways people in Clarence looked out for

each other and worked together.

“Recovery is going to take time and we know how important it is to build on the strengths of the community as a whole throughout this journey,” he said.

Council is supporting organisations to take the lead on projects and programs that build resilience and foster safety, welfare, health

and wellbeing within the community.

“There is $100,000 available in this special, one-off, merit-based grant round, closing on 17 August 2020,” Alderman Heather Chong, City of Clarence Deputy Mayor and chair of the Grant Assessment Panel, said.

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Grant applicants will be notified of their application outcomes by early October 2020.

For further information including grant guidelines and an application form, visit the council website or contact the Clarence City Council Community Grants officer on grants@ccc.tas.gov.au or 6217 9572.

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Council has the financial capacity through its capital funding reserves and the addition of future funding in this period to strategically manage the loan, minimising debt exposure and cost to the community.

“We recognise that there will be significant financial challenges ahead, but due to our long-term financial planning and budget cuts we are in a good position to deal with these challenges and reduce the impact on our community,” Mayor Chipman said.

“This is a responsible budget which considers the economic and social consequences because of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

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LIBRARIES Tasmania has reopened during normal opening hours, with members and guests encouraged to come in for browsing, borrowing and public computer or internet access.

Members can place holds online and come to the library to collect them, or just browse, borrow and go.

People may be asked to minimise the time they spend inside the library to ensure public gathering restrictions are met, and to make sure the library is available to everyone.

Items can be returned

to any library either during library hours or using the new return chutes, which are now available 24 hours a day in some locations.

Libraries are also now offering modified oneto-one and small group adult learning, along with ‘Rock and Rhyme’, ‘Storytime’ and School Holiday Programs.

Home Library Service will also be available in selected libraries, with Book Groups recommencing late July.

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GARDENING IN JULY Now is the time to think about planting potatoes in those areas that don’t get frosts – for those that do get frosts next month is ideal.

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tres apart and 30 centimetres deep and run a hand full of cow manure, lime or blood and bone along the rows, plant the seeds 30-40 centimetres apart at four centimetres deep and then cover.

When the plants have grown to about 10 centimetres, hill up either side of the plant with soil.

This can be done every two weeks until flowering has stoped.

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A COMMUNITY foThe café is run by cused café on the Eastern Peter Ladyman and Luke Shore has expanded its Wilcock who are both operations after opening a proud Lindisfarne locals.

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live locally and wanted to continue giving back to the community by bringing delicious coffee to as wide an audience as possible,” Mr Ladyman said.

“At its core, Audrey Coffee is about amazing customer service, and delicious, approachable speciality coffee.

“We have both been so overwhelmed with the positive response we have received from the local community, and we love this side of the city so much that we thought why not open another shop in an area that needs it.”

The new café site will provide a number of benefits for people commuting to town from Rokeby, Lauderdale, Sandford and the South Arm Peninsula area.

“We are very lucky to have dedicated people around us assisting with the sale and negotiations as much as possible,” Mr

Ladyman said.

“We will keep looking for opportunities to grow into areas on the Eastern Shore that need quality coffee and could support a good community focused café.”

Audrey Coffee has a great sense of community, and Mr Ladyman said they wanted every detail of a customer’s experience with them to be as warm and inviting as possible.

“We are very big fans of the Eastern Shore and want to see it represented better amongst the wider community,” he said.

The café sells branded merchandise, such as shirts and jumpers, that feature ‘Eastern Shore’ designs and themes through it, with there being a great response from locals wanting to represent their home.

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MOUNTAIN biking in the Meehan Range has reached new heights with the opening of the recently completed ‘Cliffhanger’ track.

Spearheaded by Clarence City Council, the iconic track was constructed by expert track builders Next Level MTB and has been given a black diamond (difficult) rating.

Kicking off near the top of Simmons Hill, the Cliffhanger weaves down through the cliff line, linking multiple technical features – including

drops, rock slabs, berms and rock gardens – before finishing in Stringy Bark Gully.

City of Clarence Mayor Alderman Doug Chipman said the new track was the first of its kind in the Meehan Range.

“The Meehan Range is already a popular mountain biking destination and this new track will only add to its appeal, offering an exciting new challenge for both local and visiting mountain bikers,” he said.

“The track has been built on property owned

by the company Hanson and we extend our thanks to them for signing an agreement with council to allow for public access.”

Clarence City Council Alderman Dean Ewington, chair of the Tracks and Trails Committee, said in addition to the Cliffhanger, a new blue (intermediate) track called ‘Simmons Hill Descent’ has also been constructed, providing an easier route down from Simmons Hill.

“I look forward to seeing these two new tracks become a well-

used resource for the mountain biking community to enjoy,” he said.

The tracks were built

by Clarence City Council with funding assistance from the Tasmanian Government through its Cycle Tourism Fund.

Now in its 10th year of operation, several planning works are now underway for the Clarence Mountain Bike Park including new toilets, access road, carpark, toddlers loop track, entry track, and a Strategic Plan for future tracks in the Meehan Range.

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we were able to keep on more staff than we otherwise would have,” he said.

“The Tasmanian Government’s hardship grant helped with our cashflow during this time.”

Mr Ashmore said the crisis had changed how the business will operate moving forward.

“We’ve noticed a change in buying

patterns – people are wanting to buy local and wanting a story behind the products,” he said.

“As our wholesale customers come back online, our goal is to build a larger shop with a greater range of seafood.”

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St Mary’s College provides girls with a single pathway for kinder to year 12.

Apply now to join the first all-girls Kinder class at St Mary’s College Book now for a personal tour by contacting Enrolment Officer, Fiona Medwin at enrol@smc.tas.edu.au or (03) 6108 2560. Learn about opportunities for girls at www.smc.tas.edu.au/kindergarten.

From their first visit, we encourage our students to connect, wonder, create, explore and discover. The Kinder program at St Mary’s College is designed to nurture and provide opportunities to build confidence, independence and to grow their love of learning.

When it’s girls-only, girls get every opportunity.

FOR many students, this journey begins with their first steps into formal education as a four-year-old in kinder and progresses until they graduate at the end of year 12.

As the only Catholic, all-girls school for kinder to year 12 in Tasmania, St Mary’s College is uniquely placed to provide a seamless and comprehensive education that recognises that every child’s pathway to personal excellence is different.

Teaching and learning approaches are specifically focused on girls’ learning needs and preferences, and are underpinned by a whole-school culture that respects, nurtures, challenges and empowers.

St Mary’s College principal Helen Spencer said the single pathway for kinder to year 12 was one of its greatest strengths, allowing for the smooth transition from primary to secondary schooling.

“While students are navigating the formal

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school environment, they are also adjusting to the social changes that happen when changing schools and classes,” she said.

“Being on the one central site, children in the junior school get to see their older peers on a day-to-day basis, making the role modelling of older students authentic.

“As they move into the senior school, they are joined by students from other primary schools, which provides for greater diversity and a solid scale for the delivery of a breadth of subjects.”

Educational opportunities at St Mary’s College start in the junior school (K-6), where staff and parents work in partnership to guide students to their full potential in an environment based firmly on the Gospel values of tolerance, truth, and love.

In kinder, children are encouraged to be independent in a program that builds confidence and grows their love of discovery and learning.

Designed with the college’s youngest students’ experiences in mind, the early-learning facility at St Mary’s College was purpose-built to offer a stimulating and nurturing setting tailored to foster play and sensory-based learning.

From prep to year 6, the school’s well-balanced, child-centred education takes account of varied learning styles and the diverse backgrounds of students, with a curriculum that includes a soundly developed literacy and numeracy program, a wide range of arts and science related activities, and many opportunities for involvement in sporting teams.

St Mary’s College welcomed enrolments for students in all year groups at any time, with places for kinder and year three in 2021 currently available.

To book a personal tour of the college or for more information, contact enrolment officer Fiona Medwin on 6108 2560 or enrol@smc.tas. edu.au.

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Local community saves 50-year-old family business EASTERN Shore locals have demonstrated their support for one of their much-loved retailers, saving the Rosny Park Ishka store after it was announced it was entering voluntary administration.

Fifty-year-old family business Ishka reopened its doors after surviving both voluntary administration and then the COVID-19 pandemic within weeks of one another.

Ishka owner Toby Darvall said the Rosny Park store was among the stores that had reopened, and more than 300 jobs had been saved overall.

“It’s been an epic struggle to get our muchloved store back on its feet,” he said.

“We’re just so happy and relieved to be back.

“Almost four months ago, we made the heartbreaking decision to put our 50-year-old family business into voluntary administration.

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on the wharves over Christmas meant we could not trade forward solvently.”

Administration was announced on 20 February, with all 58 Ishka stores closing in response to COVID-19 on 28 March.

“During this journey, the response from customers and our staff has been absolutely overwhelming,” Mr Darvall said.

“We have been so heartened by the thousands of messages of support and love from our local community.”

The brick and mortar is now back open for business, along with the online web shop.

COVID-19 health measures have been put in place to protect customers.

Mr Darvall said the Federal Government’s JobKeeper program had also been a main contributor to helping save local stores, such as Rosny Park, and jobs.

“Without it we would not have been able to reopen as many of our stores and many more jobs would have been lost,” he said.

“I’m calling on the Federal Government to extend the JobKeeper program to ensure Australian retailers can get back on their feet and save as many jobs as possible.”

Ishka sells handmade crafts, homewares, gifts, clothing, furniture and jewellery from all around

From left, Rosny Park Ishka store manager Caitlin Gibson and casual Skye Thompson.

the world.

It was started almost 50 years ago in a small workshop in Glen Iris, Melbourne.

Many customers had been shopping with the brand for the 50 years and many suppliers and makers had become family friends.

“We asked our loyal customers to support us, as well as our staff and makers by shopping and telling their friends to shop too, and they did – it’s an amazing result,” Mr Darvall said.

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History corner:

The old Bellerive Post Office

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By Reg. A. Watson THE old Post Office located in the centre of Bellerive village has been there since 1897.

It is one of the few post offices in the state (possibly the only one) that has a clock in its tow-

er, which is still working.

It is an attractive building, using both brown and white stone, locally quarried and is now home to the Family History Centre and Sound Preservation Association Tasmania (SPAT).

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The well-known O’May family donated a lamp to be situated in front of the office.

After the Boer War (1899-1902) the lamp was removed, replaced with a gas one and became the memorial to fallen Bellerive soldier, Frank Morrisby (see Eastern Shore Sun May edition).

Past Premier of Tasmania William Arthur (Bill) Neilson actually lived in the adjoining residence of the Post Office, with the Neilson family being the last to do so.

Bill, when a young man, worked at the Post Office, on the telephone exchange at night and as a telegram boy during the day.

Delivery boys used push-bikes which would take them as far to the end of Warrane. In the 1970s motor bikes replaced them.

Sadly it all came to an end in 1982 with a new post office opening at Rosny Park.

Fortunately, the building has not gone the way so many landmark colonial buildings have.

It was purchased by the Clarence City Council the year after its closure for $54,000.

Interestingly enough it is believed that when it was completed in August 1897, the Post Office was never formally opened.

New position provides helping hand to local business LOCAL small business is set to receive a valuable helping hand following the establishment of the South East Business Advisor position – a role that will see free independent advice offered to help businesses reach their full potential.

Spearheaded by the South East Region Development Association (SERDA), the role will form part of Enterprises Centres Tasmania, a statewide network of business advisors.

The program, funded by the Department of State Growth and delivered under the guidance of Business Tasmania, allows up to five free hours of advice to assist businesses develop from a start-up concept to an established business.

Chair of SERDA Sorell Mayor Kerry Vincent said the South East Business Advisor would cover the local government areas of Clarence City Council, Sorell Council, Tasman Council and Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council, south of Swansea.

“The south-east region had, up until now, lacked a locally-based business advisor, so it’s great to see the State Government’s confidence to back local solutions for the region,” he said.

Following an exhaustive selection process, Greg Bowers was

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appointed the advisor for the south-east region.

Mayor Vincent said this new role would build on SERDA’s already successful appointment of a workforce development coordinator.

“The appointment of a workforce development coordinator has been a resounding success and this new advisor position will be vital in connecting the dots between employers, employees and workforce training organisations,” he said.

“Greg has worked in private enterprise for many years and is keen to assist people to develop new business opportunities in the region.

“He is experienced in the development and management of small to medium business enterprises, marketing, brand awareness and building financial and business planning capacity – he will no doubt be a valuable resource for our region.”

The South East Busi-

ness Advisor position will complement the services already provided by the South East Employment Hub – a community-designed employment services program that links local people with local jobs and assists community members to further their education and training.

For free independent business advice, please contact Greg Bowers on 0401 700 600 or via email at greg.bowers@ serda.tas.gov.au.

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We’re helping prevent bushfires in Tasmania To help reduce the threat of vegetation coming in contact with powerlines, TasNetworks and its authorised contractors will be entering properties over the coming weeks to clear vegetation growing too close to TasNetworks-owned powerlines.

If you see trees growing too close to powerlines please report them to us by visiting www.tasnetworks.com.au or by calling 1300 137 008.

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Harcourts receives national honours THE Eastern Shore Harcourts Signature Group recently received high honours, placing in multiple national award categories at the Harcourts annual awards.

The Rosny-based real estate office came first for revenue in Tasmania, but was also recognised nationally, coming third for multi office franchise by revenue and eighth for office by revenue.

The office property management team was also recognised for its excellence, with director Candice Gottschalk placing among the top 20 agents nationwide.

Ms Gottschalk took the opportunity for business ownership with her father Greg Gottschalk when they opened their own Harcourts office in the northern suburbs in 2011.

The Gottschalk family name is familiar to many residents of the Eastern Shore, with Mr Gottschalk having a connection to the area, raising his own family on the picturesque Eastern Shore.

For more than 30

years, Mr Gottschalk had been an integral part of the Hobart real estate community, assisting many locals and new Tasmanian residents in finding their ideal homes.

Ms Gottschalk followed in her father’s footsteps, establishing herself as an approachable, enthusiastic and successful agent in her own right.

In 2013, Mr Gottschalk and his daughter purchased an office on the Eastern Shore, with the business quickly growing to be one of Harcourt’s top offices in Tasmania.

The office received numerous local awards in its first year, and finished in 10th place nationally out of more than 400 offices.

The team launched another office on Main Road in New Town in 2017, followed by a Sorell office in 2018, and in 2019, Garry Quan joined Mr and Ms Gottschalk as a business owner.

Mr Quan has brought a wealth of knowledge, unique experience and

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Nominations for 2021 Honour Roll of Women now open

From left, Labor Member for Franklin Alison Standen and former Premier Lara Giddings

ESTABLISHED in 2005, the Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women seeks to honour the role women have played in Tasmanian life.

It was set up by then Minister for Women Paula Wriedt and highlights the often quiet achievers who have contributed to our communities with little fanfare.

As well as living recipients, the Honour Roll also includes women from Tasmanian history whose achievements

have perhaps not been recognised previously.

Former inductees include the late Lilian Watson of Bellerive for services to genealogy.

Ms Watson was the first president of the Genealogical Society of Tasmania, now known as the Family History Society of Tasmania.

She was also an adult education tutor and regular newspaper columnist.

Novelist, artist and long-time resident of Lindisfarne, the late

Marie Bjelke-Peterson, has also been inducted into the Honour Roll for services to the arts.

One of her novels, ‘Jewelled Nights’, set on Tasmania’s west coast, became a 1920s silent feature film.

In recent years, the first female Premier of Tasmania Lara Giddings was entered for her service to government.

The Honour Roll is an important opportunity to nominate someone in your community who perhaps deserves some long overdue recognition.

Nominations for the Honour Roll of Women close on 25 September 2020 and can be found at: http://www.women. tas.gov.au/tasmanian_honour_roll_of_women/nominating or by phoning Member for Franklin Alison Standen’s electorate office on 6212 2361.

MacKillop Catholic College to extend to years 11 and 12

From left, MacKillop Catholic College school captains Brooke Williams and Jode Brewster Jones, with principal Eamonn Pollard.

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MACKILLOP Catholic College in Mornington has been named as one of three Catholic secondary schools in southern Tasmania that will extend to years 11 and 12 from 2023.

The announcement was made on 24 June

by Archbishop Julian Porteous with Minister for Education and Training Jeremy Rockliff and executive director of Catholic Education in Tasmania Dr Gerard Gaskin at Parliament House.

MacKillop has enrolled students from years seven to 10 since its first intake in 1994, with the extension marking a significant milestone for the college.

“This is a historic moment - MacKillop will be providing years 11 and 12 for the first time, and it will also be the first time that families living on the Eastern Shore have had the option of a year 7-12 Catholic education for their children in the one college,”

MacKillop Catholic College principal Eamonn Pollard said.

“As a young and innovative college, MacKillop has a proud record of embracing growth and change, and this latest development offers a wonderful opportunity for us to teach and nurture our students for their entire secondary education.”

The Greater Hobart Catholic College Extension Project is the culmination of three years of research and planning.

It is expected to

inject an estimated $53 million into the Tasmanian economy by way of capital works projects planned for Catholic school campuses in the greater Hobart area.

“From the commencement of the 2023 school year, three Catholic colleges - St Aloysius Catholic College, MacKillop Catholic College and St Virgil’s College - will begin to provide Year 11 and 12 Catholic education,” Archbishop Julian Porteous said.

“This development has been a cooperative

effort, not only for the three colleges involved, but also has engaged a process of close collaboration with St Mary’s College and Guilford Young College.”

Families looking to enrol their children at MacKillop College for the 2022 school year should apply by 11 September 2020.

The College is currently conducting private, guided tours of the Mornington campus.

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New trailhead honours Risdon Vale local

Well-known local Ann Harrison at her dedicated trailhead, recently installed to mark the start of the Two Rivulets Track in Risdon Vale.

THE Two Rivulets Circuit now holds special significance for well-known Risdon Vale local Ann Harrison, with a dedicated trailhead recently installed in her honour.

The new trailhead – located on the corner of Grasstree Hill Road and Kerria Road in Risdon Vale – marks the main entrance of the track, which was completed as part of the Clarence City Council Risdon Vale Recreation and Activity Plan 2017-2037.

The trailhead was installed by Clarence City Council track crew in recognition of Ms Harrison’s significant contributions to the local community.

Residing in Risdon Vale since 1961, Ms Harrison dedicated 10 years to volunteering at the fire brigade as a firefighter and secretary.

She joined the Risdon Vale Neighborhood Centre in 1989, where she delivered a suite of programs and activities to support the community.

City of Clarence Mayor Alderman Doug

Chipman said Ms Harrison had achieved great success in breaking down social isolation and creating connections in the community.

“Ann has had a major impact on the local Risdon Vale community and this trailhead is fitting recognition of her hard work,” he said.

“The trailhead also features a dedicated seating and gathering area at the entrance of the trail, as well as a range of native plants to provide shade and protection from the road.”

Ms Harrison said she had been living in the Risdon Vale area since the 1960s and “loved the community.”

“This is such a beautiful area and I love the new trailhead,” she said.

“The council has done an outstanding job – it’s just glorious and I’m very happy with it.”

The Two Rivulets Circuit is a 5.3-kilometre loop that follows the Risdon Vale Creek Rivulet and features two drystone bridges and views to Mt Direction and surrounding hills.

Scientific upgrade for local schools NYRSTAR Hobart has provided lab equipment to a number of schools across Hobart to help students engage with science subjects.

Bayview Secondary College, Taroona High School, Cosgrove High School and Jordan River Learning Federation all received science equipment from Nyrstar that was still in good condition.

Nyrstar Hobart technical manager Graham Reynolds said it was important to develop good relationships with the local community.

“Nyrstar has taken the opportunity to donate excess glassware from our laboratory areas and it’s a great opportunity to share that equipment with the students as they come through the high schools in the local region,” he said.

“It will help with the students’ learning and take a bit of pressure off any budgets to buy some additional glassware.

“When people think of tools of the trade, they tend to think of builders and plumbers and the like, but these are tools of the trade for a chemist and it’s great to see them going to a new home.”

Cosgrove High School lab technician Janaya Smith said she was grateful and enthusiastic to receive the equipment.

“We received various glassware, filtering equipment and chemicals, all of which are staples in

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the teaching of science at Cosgrove High School,” she said.

“It is great to connect with local industry, as it

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Review the fees you pay inside super and ensure you are getting the best bang for buck.

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Make sure you understand how your money is invested and what it is invested in.

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This can ensure you are able to take control of your long-term wealth accumulation goals by saving before you spend.

ESTATE PLANNING Although preparing a Will is important, estate planning is about much more than that.

While a Will can help ensure your estate is distributed according to your wishes, it may not be effective in dealing with a significant portion of your wealth.

For example, the proceeds from superannuation funds and life insurance policies do not automatically form part of your estate, which means that addressing these investments in your Will may be ineffective unless you take some important additional steps.

A well-prepared and executed estate plan can ensure the right assets go to the right people at the right time, in an efficient and tax-effective manner.

PROTECT YOUR WEALTH AND FAMILY How would you pay your mortgage and meet your other living expenses if your income ceased?

Think about the risks that you face in everyday life.

Some risks cannot be removed entirely.

However, for many risks that we cannot eliminate, we can mitigate their impact by taking out suitable personal insurances.

If you do not have adequate insurance, an unforeseen death or

illness could have severe consequences for you or your family.

However, if you already have personal insurances in place, it is just as important to make sure you hold the correct types and levels of insurance.

BOOST YOUR AGE PENSION INCOME If your super or other investments have dropped in value during the first half of 2020 due to market conditions arising from COVID-19, there is a chance your age pension will go up.

While the value of your assets are automatically reported to Centrelink throughout the year, it only happens a couple times a year.

Therefore, some of your assets may not have been reported since the markets have fallen.

Providing Centrelink with updated information now may result in your Age Pension increasing or enable someone who was previously ineligible to now apply for the age pension.

While we have only touched the surface, the above areas are a starting point towards mastering your money.

The world of personal finance can seem confusing and daunting.

Talk to a financial adviser in July and ask how we can help you.

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A FINANCIAL MOMENT Family Tax Benefit and Child Care Subsidy balancing Hank Jongen, Services Australia EVERY year, Services Australia balances your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) and Child Care Subsidy (CCS) to make sure we pay you the right amount.

From July, most families will need to confirm their income for the 201920 financial year.

Not everyone will have to do the same thing.

What you’ll need to do will depend on your circumstances.

When we balance your payments, we compare how much FTB and CCS you got during the financial year with what you were actually entitled to, based on your confirmed family income and circumstances.

This includes any supplements you received and amounts we withheld during the year.

We’ll start balancing FTB from July, and CCS from August.

CCS is balanced later than FTB because we also need to wait for information from your childcare provider.

Before we balance your payments, you usually need to confirm your income.

To do this, you need to lodge your tax return with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) or tell us you don’t need to lodge one.

You can do this online, so there’s no need to call or visit us.

To confirm your family’s income, you and your partner will need to lodge tax returns with the ATO. Your income information will then be sent to us by the ATO so we can balance your payments.

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You must do this for us to start balancing.

There are three possible outcomes for balancing, depending on your situation.

You may get a top up, have no change or have an overpayment.

Most families will have a top-up or no change when their balancing is complete.

You may get a top up if you weren’t paid enough during the financial year.

This will include any amount we withheld during the year.

For example, this may happen if you overestimated your family income, which meant you got less during the year than you were entitled to.

If you’re eligible for a top up payment, this will be paid into your bank account.

If you received too much FTB or CCS during the financial year, you may have an overpayment you’ll need to repay.

This can happen if you underestimated your family income or your circumstances changed, which means you got more financial assistance during the year than you were entitled to.

If you were overpaid, we’ll use the amount that’s been withheld to reduce your overpayment.

If we think we’ve paid you too much, we won’t finalise balancing your payments straight away.

This is because we’ve paused a range of debt activities due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

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We’ll finish balancing your payments and write to you with the outcome once the pause has ended.

There’s no need to contact us to keep track of your balancing – you’ll get a letter when it’s done.

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From left, Member for Elwick Josh Willie, Tasmanaian Labor leader Rebecca White, Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania president Peter Spotswood, Member for Clark Ella Haddad and Shadow Treasurer David O’Byrne.

Building a better Tasmania from COVID-19 devastation TASMANIAN Labor has released the COVID-19 Recovery Package, designed to help those hardest hit by the pandemic.

The COVID-19 Recovery Package is an inclusive response with a focus on buying local, building local and employing local.

It has been designed to strengthen Tasmanian regions and create a fairer state for everyone.

A key recommendation of the COVID-19 Recovery Package was the Hobart Showground Renewal Project, which presented a great opportunity for the northern suburbs of Hobart.

The project features a redevelopment of the Hobart Showgrounds site and includes more than 500 new homes, community spaces, a new exhibition space and sports field.

Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania president Peter Spotswood said the project would create up to 200 long term construction jobs and 50 FTE jobs on an ongoing basis.

“It addresses a number of important challenges for Hobart, such as affordable housing,” he said.

“Our concept includes 505 residences housing 1,200 people, and parking for 1000 vehicles.”

The concept also included a modern Showground of advanced architectural design, a space for a variety of community-based clubs and

organisations, and a large pavilion complex, which would include a new visitor destination showcasing Tasmania’s excellence in agriculture, food and wine production.

The Hobart Showgrounds Renewal Project compliments the progression of the northern suburbs rail corridor which is also included as a recommendation in the COVID-19 Recovery Package.

With the introduction of Hobart Passenger Rail, public transport access and traffic congestion is expected to improve.

Hundreds of jobs will be created and rezoning opportunities along the rail corridor will stimulate building and construction and increase housing supply.

“Labor’s COVID-19 Recovery Package is the result of significant stakeholder consultation across the state with people who are deeply invested in our shared future,” Labor leader Rebecca White said.

“This package is designed to get people into jobs, help those hardest hit by the pandemic and create a better state for everyone.”

COVID-19 has had the greatest economic and social impact on Tasmania in a generation and has amplified the inequality across the state.

Before the virus, Tasmania had the highest rate of underemployment

in the country and too many people relied on casual employment, many of whom were the first to lose their jobs when COVID-19 hit.

“The lockdown period was a disruptive and challenging time for us all and I continue to hear people speak about

their desire to return to normal,” Labor Member for Elwick Josh Willie said.

“But before the virus, normal wasn’t great for far too many.

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From left, South Arm RSL Sub-Branch president Mike Gallagher, Liberal Member for Franklin Jacquie Petrusma and South Arm RSL Sub-Branch treasurer Herman Westerhof.

EASTERN Shore RSL sub-branches have received grants from the Tasmanian Government to assist them to find financial stability during the COVID-19 recovery.

Grants of up to $10,000 were available to eligible RSL sub-branches and ex-serving organisations, with grants of up to $25,000 also available to help RSLs and other organisations provide a new service or program to meet identified needs caused by impacts of COVID-19.

The South Arm RSL Sub-Branch received $5,957, while the Lindisfarne RSL Sub-Branch received $10,000.

South Arm RSL Sub-Branch president Mike Gallagher said the funds would be used to compensate the loss of revenue from fundraising activities that were suspended due to COVID-19.

“Because we’re all volunteers, we have very little expenses, and all the money we raise from fundraising goes to our veterans directly or via the memorial park,” he said.

“We’ve got a couple of projects being proposed at the moment, with one being a memorial to all the service personnel who have participated in the Middle East

area of operation, and this money helps with that and to continue to build on what we have already provided.

“Another thing we have going on is the shed we constructed a couple of years ago, and we’re looking to have that powered, lined and turned into a museum.”

Member for Franklin Jacquie Petrusma said the grants will help support some of the most vulnerable members of the community.

“Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the club had not been able to hold events such as Anzac Day, raffles and functions that are their usual key fundraising opportunities,” she said.

“This has had a massive impact on the club and its ability to provide valuable assistance, support and advocacy for veterans and their families.”

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Guy Barnett said it was vital to help veterans and ex-serving organisations impacted by trading and fundraising restrictions to maintain viability during the current circumstances.

“Tasmania has more than 10,500 veterans and ex-serving personnel and organisations like the RSLs that provide invaluable support and advocacy for these veterans and their families,” he said.

“With many veterans and their families in vulnerable categories, the valuable assistance, support and advocacy provided by Tasmania’s RSLs and ex-serving organisations has never been more important.”

WINTER EDITION

Lindisfarne Rotary powers on THE Rotary Club of Lindisfarne has emerged stronger than ever despite the challenges many community organisations have faced throughout the COVID-19 outbreak.

The club’s membership has increased by 50 per cent since February and members have embraced a sense of normality as face-to-face meetings resume.

Club president Mike Patten said he was pleased the club was able to continue to successfully operate over the last three and a half months using the Zoom video conferencing platform.

“With six new members in February and six more inducted over Zoom, we are in a strong position to continue our major projects,” he said.

“We have two overseas projects underway – one in Nepal providing post-secondary scholarships for isolated students and the other through a Tasmanian group, Food Plant Solutions, which encourages sustainable farming in third world countries.

“On a local level we are in the process of providing a green house and gardening equipment to support the

well-established garden program at Risdon Vale Primary.

“Members are keen to get their hands dirty helping the children develop their gardening skills.”

In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, the club also provided funds for a hospitality school in Nepal to feed locals who had lost their employment in the tourist industry.

Over the last three months, the club’s small train, Tommy Choo-Choo, was given a tune up and a face-lift to be ready for when community events restart.

District Governor Michael Cooke made special mention of the enthusiasm and growth he had seen at the Rotary Club of Lindisfarne at a recent statewide meeting.

He also made note of the age and gender diversity within the club.

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New website breaks down barriers to matureaged employment COUNCIL of the Ageing (COTA) Tasmania has launched a new website to break down the barriers between older job seekers and employers.

Work45+ is a onestop information hub to help older job seekers and employers achieve better outcomes.

The project commenced development last year, but became more relevant in recent times as COVID-19 led to significant job losses in Tasmania.

COTA chief executive officer Sue Leitch said COTA Tasmania wanted older Tasmanians to have the best chance they can of getting back to work as the economy recovered.

“Unemployed Tasmanians of every age encounter challenges, but for older people, one of the biggest hurdles is ageism,” she said.

“It’s hard to believe, but people start facing age-related barriers to work as young as 45.

“Once an older person loses their job, they are more likely than others to be unemployed long term, yet research shows older workers are productive,

loyal and safety-conscious.”

A 2018 Australian Human Rights Commission report found too many employers were reluctant to hire people over the age of 50.

Ms Leitch said there was a strong argument that businesses do better if they reflect the age demographic of their community.

In Tasmania, this means having a mix of staff that includes older workers.

The Work45+ website is easy to navigate and was developed in consultation with job seekers aged over 45, employers and employment service providers.

During the consultation, older Tasmanians who were unemployed said they felt judged instead of valued for their age.

They were especially dispirited by employers who failed to give them feedback after interviews.

Employers who do value older workers talked about the rewards to businesses of having mature-aged employees.

They said job seekers needed to find ways to be more positive

and targeted in their interviews.

For employers, the new website includes: • Tips to create an age-diverse workplace; • Information about support available to hire and train older workers; • Resources to improve recruitment practices; • Details of rights and responsibilities; • COVID-19 news for employers.

For older job seekers, the portal has information and links to help: • Improve job searches; • Identify existing skills that might suit a different industry; • Make career plans; • Find and finish training; • Write a strong resume that’s brief but relevant; • Practice interviews and ask for feedback; • Find out about support in the COVID-19 recovery.

For more information, visit www. work45plus.org.au.

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Aged care and positive ageing WHEN you first meet Loreta Eskirtas you will notice that she is passionate about aged care and positive ageing, especially when it comes to ensuring people are making informed choices about their future and giving themselves an opportunity to lead a healthy and happy life.

With more than 25 years experience in aged and community care, Ms Eskirtas has embarked on a new venture to assist Tasmanians in navigating the often complex aged care sector with her business Aged Tas Care Consultancy.

Ms Eskirtas said the decision to offer a service like this, which was relatively new to Tasmania, was an easy one, after seeing so many people needing independent guidance in their decision making.

“When an individual or family embark on the journey to seek appropriate care, they can find it a long and complicated process with many choices available to them,” she said.

“When we meet with a client, we discuss their living situation in detail and listen carefully to their needs and wishes.

“This is key to being able to provide information that will give them peace of mind when they come to make decisions around their future care needs.

“We can visit facilities for them to see if it is appropriate for their needs

From left, Aged Tas Care client Gerda Renetzeder and head consultant Loreta Eskirtas.

and wishes, and research in home providers and find them the best package for their needs.”

Everybody is different, and Ms Eskirtas said she conducted extensive research to assist and provide only relevant information and care advice.

The business doesn’t just assist in the initial transition for a client,

with ongoing support and guidance available as changes occur in their lives.

“Changes happen quickly as people get older, often with decisions needed to be made under pressure and in difficult circumstances,” Ms Eskirtas said.

“People find it a great comfort to have us involved in ensuring

they are getting the right advice for their current situation, provided by someone independent that they can trust.”

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I WRITE a lot about consistency and its importance in dog training.

I advise that consistent repetition of the same sounds and body language in the same situations will make it easier for a dog to recognise routines and sequences of events.

For the same reason, I advise households to coordinate their commands and signals when interacting with the family dog to avoid confusion.

Once a dog has settled into family life however, a common problem is boredom.

You may walk the dog regularly, take it for a drive, throw a ball or stick — but depending on the individual dog this may not be enough to keep it happy.

This applies especially to working breeds; they need engagement — they need to be busy working and thinking.

When I start to work with a dog, it often comes equipped with an established repertoire of commands and signals which its own human family has built up.

Some clients express initial concern when I expect their dog to learn a whole new lexicon of my own, but are pleasantly surprised to soon find their dog using two separate languages with ease.

It’s good for them, like learning a second language is for humans.

This is another

reason for a dog to have human friends outside the family circle — a subject I touched on recently.

If you become such a friend, you will have several advantages.

Mostly you get a grandparent situation – quality time and total control over the dog’s experiences while in your company.

And then you give them back.

This is the best way to see how dog training works.

To those people who contacted me after last month’s column, try the following.

Assuming someone is happy for you to collect their dog say once a week at a regular time and return it later, plan a route and a routine before you start.

When you turn up to collect the dog, have your outing mapped out and talk to the dog about it.

Go somewhere together and smell things on the way.

Go somewhere where dogs go or have been and smell things there.

Drive, walk, it doesn’t matter.

Go to two or three places and smell things.

When you take the dog back, make it sit for a treat.

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Well it’s not, it’s just simple.

Now you have to go back and do it the same way next week.

Then you have to do it again.

The dog has to believe in you.

Then you will start to see a dog who sees you, or smells you, or recognises the time of day or week when you are coming and perks up.

Then you will have a dog who comes home from its outing and sits happily when told to, who will eagerly learn new obedience sequences to get to the treat that follows.

An eager, engaged pupil.

You can do more.

You can name things that relate to the dog’s behavior – you can have a hand signal or spoken command — and preferably both — for “get in the car”, or “wait here”, or “heel”, or “stop that”.

Just use them consistently.

If you say “cockatoo” every time the dog gets in the car (or is put in the car), eventually it will hear the word and get in the car — or if there’s no car perhaps jump on to the couch.

Signals like “stay” can apply to all sorts of situations and your new friend will eagerly learn how you use them.

The dog will do all the work if you show it that it can believe in you — that you will be consistent.

There is no shortcut.

You have to show the dog that you can be relied upon.

There’s no end to this once you get it.

Expand your outings and keep using the signals.

Just be consistent.

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Dying wish for daughters

Jacqui and Nat Gray with their mother Diane (centre).

JACQUI and Nat Gray are fighting to introduce laws in Tasmania to allow people suffering from a terminal illness the right to choose how, where, when and with whom they end their life, following their mother, Diane Gray’s 11-month battle with cancer.

Diane had just turned 58 when she died in hospital late 2019 with her two daughters by her side after being diagnosed with stage IV gastric cancer late 2018.

“Mum so desperately wanted to die in the comfort of her own home, at a time of her choosing surrounded by beautiful music, burning candles and in the arms of her loved ones,” Jacqui and Nat said.

“Unfortunately, the majority of wishes we could not fulfil.

“Instead, she was subjected to months of chronic pain and nausea.”

Diane eventually chose starvation and dehydration to speed up

the dying process.

“There are so many heartbreaking stories of extreme measures taken to escape the ravishes of disease,” Jacqui and Nat said.

“Ours is just one of them.”

To honour their mother’s legacy and fulfill a promise they made to her, the two daughters have started a campaign called Your Choice Tas to advocate the need for voluntary assisted dying to be legalised as an end of life choice.

They said their mission was to allow all Tasmanians the ability to live fearlessly following a terminal diagnosis and give others the freedom to choose what is right for them in their time of greatest need.

“We want to see an end to the slow, torturous and painful deaths that are currently taking place in the absence of these laws,” they said.

“We want to see Tasmanians given more options at the end of life.

“This fight is not

about the emotional or mental affect it has on family and friends left behind after the loss of a loved one.

“This fight is for every single one of our loved ones, who begged us to set them free of their torture, and who were devastatingly denied due to Tasmania’s current laws.”

A voluntary assisted dying bill will be introduced to the Upper House in August 2020.

To help get voluntary assisted dying passed, sign the parliamentary petition at www.yourchoicetas.com.au, share your story with michael. gaffney@parliament.tas. gov.au and write to your local MP to have your say.

“Our mum was the epitome of kindness,” Jacqui and Nat said.

“Her whole world revolved around how she could make others feel appreciated or loved, and her legacy will live on in our pursuit to give Tasmanians the freedom of choice.”

THE Cancer Council of Tasmania has launched its new Future Fund, with the aim to raise $10 million in 10 years Cancer Council of Tasmania chief executive officer Penny Egan said the COVID-19 pandemic had severely impacted the organisation.

“Cancer doesn’t retreat,” she said.

“Every day, more than nine Tasmanians receive a cancer diagnosis - add to the 31,000 Tasmanians currently living with a cancer diagnosis.

“National research indicates that this figure is going to increase by 70 per cent to over 15 people per day by 2040, meaning one in 18 of us will be living with a personal history of cancer.

“On current population growth, this will mean potentially over 40,000 Tasmanians will be living with a cancer diagnosis.”

Ms Egan said the Future Fund was a new initiative that was a vehicle to take away some of the risk of the reliance on current fundraising and donor activities.

“The aim of the Fund is to support the capacity of Cancer Council by providing financial security,” she said.

“Our aim is to secure substantial earning from the Fund that will be reinvested back into the operations of the business to ensure we can continue to deliver its programs, services and investment into research.”

Benefits of the Fund could be delivered by investment into new programs and services, extended breadth and reach of services and

From left, Cancer Council of Tasmania chief executive officer Penny Egan and Peter Ennever.

programs, investment into research, and infrastructure in the form of support centres and accommodation.

Future Fund chair Royce Fairborther said the Fund was going to make a big difference to those who need it most.

“It’s a proactive solution to a challenging problem and a way to provide people with an opportunity to donate to something that is going to continue to go on giving for the long term.”

Peter Ennever and his family are one of the

beneficiaries of the fund, with Mr Ennever’s son James being diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumour in December last year.

“It was good to be able to chat to the Cancer Council and put it into perspective, as there was a lot unknown that you’re just not aware of,” Mr Ennever said.

“It affected everybody in the family slightly different and that’s the benefit of having somewhere we could call through.”

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daughter Lizzie was also diagnosed with cancer, but was well supported

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“There are a number of things that the medical and hospital system can’t provide, and James fell into a gap because he was just outside the Canteen age window,” he said.

“We chatted about it for a long time, that it would be of great benefit if those things that were available to young people, were available to adults, and the Cancer Council provides this.”

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Female martial arts class returns with fighting spirit UNDEFEATD Female Only Martial Arts has returned bigger than ever following the COVID-19 break, with participants excited to be back to face-to-face training.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the girls did eight weeks of online training through Zoom, culminating in an online show skill day where the girls achieved their new sash – either green or white.

“Because they had a goal to work towards it was absolutely brilliant,” Undefeatd owner and manager Nicola Francis said.

“We always had in mind the end of term two as the new sash time, so we kept to that goal and did all the material we needed to do.

“I then posted out their sash and certificate to them, which they then got to wear at the first-class back.”

Ms Francis said while the girls loved continuing classes online, they were excited to be back.

“We’ll continue as per normal with the classes and our goal will be to continue working towards a new sash and developing new skills for the end of the year,” she said.

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The ultimate hiking snack – scroggin

By Jo Cordell-Cooper* ‘SCROGGIN’ is another word for trail mix and is an absolute staple of any mad keen hikers’ diet.

It is always carried with easy access, to be bought out at any break and nibbled on over the day.

Scroggin literally stands for what it contains and there is some dispute as to where the word originated – but here let’s just go with Sultanas, Chocolate, Raisins and Other Goodies, Glucose, Imagination, and Nuts.

I understand that many foody experts claim to have the best recipe, but they pale into insignificance when you see my recipe.

I have a secret magic ingredient and I’m going to share it with you.

Combine equal amounts of: • Pumpkins and pepitas – oven dried – rolled in soy sauce (you need the sodium from the soy sauce) – trust me it is worth the effort, the salt is very much needed if you sweat a lot.

• M and M’s, or choc drops.

• Snakes, lollies, jelly beans (full sugar).

• Nuts you like, dates, dried apricots, sultanas.

A half cup of each combined lasts two or three day trips - ultimately you want a mixture of fast and slow energy release foods, which is necessary to keep you vigorous over your long day hike.

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I have a jar of scroggin made up and ready to go and somehow the lollies don’t get stolen by the kids (I think it’s the wasabi).

You eat little bits of everything when hiking for fast and slow release energy.

Transfer this into plastic bags and keep them in your coat pocket.

You’ll never unexpectedly go hungry while there is scroggin to be consumed.

Other great snacks for day walks include muesli bars, biscuits and cheese, fruit, and banana bread.

All are nutritionally dense, which means they are small, but contain a lot of nutrients and calories – you need this over your day walk.

Top this off with a small thermos of tea, coffee or miso soup and you will find yourself with oodles of energy to get you through the day.

Something to avoid would be a food that makes a sandwich soggy like beetroot or tomato – avoid those completely.

Instead, go for a full grain roll and then something like vegemite and cheese, or meat and salad that won’t make your lunch soggy.

For an extended article on food for day hikes, visit jocc.com.au/scroggin.

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From left, regular knitting volunteers Joan Duncan, Bev Reardon and Viv Evans. Photo credit: Georgie Burgess.

Rug Up Tassie launches with ABC Radio and Tasmanian charities ABC Radio Hobart and ABC Northern Tasmania have launched ‘Rug Up Tassie’, a winter appeal that supports people with limited access to shelter and heating during the cold season.

Partnering with local branches of charities including the Salvation Army and Vinnies, the appeal will rally Tasmanians to knit together to create hundreds of blankets over winter.

Rug Up Tassie launched on 16 June and runs until 26 July.

The appeal asks Tasmanians to get out their knitting needles to create and donate 20 centimetre wool squares.

These will then be joined together into blankets by ABC volunteers and donated to the appeal’s partner charities.

Local radio manager Samantha Stayner said many Tasmanians were looking for ways to help their community and connect with others during what will be a quieter winter for the state.

“Not everyone is in a position to be able to donate money at this

time, so Rug Up Tassie is a way for almost anyone to get involved, help fellow Tasmanians and be a part of something really special this winter,” she said.

“We are aiming to collect more than 5000 squares, which is quite a number, but we have seen the spirit, generosity and determination of Tasmanians, so we be-

lieve we can achieve this and make a difference for people who might not have access to heating and warm shelter during the cold months.”

There are dropoff points for knitted squares located at the ABC Hobart and Launceston buildings, and at select Salvation Army stores.

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Resources and howto videos on knitting squares are available on ABC local websites and have been shared across ABC and partner social media sites.

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BLUE Rocket Productions has partnered with Blue Cow Theatre to co-produce a new online comedy drama series about an incompetent Tasmanian news show for locked down audiences.

The Tasmanian World News will be 10 episodes and focus on a down-toearth Tasmanian news team that present news as being no-thrills and no-nonsense, but are incapable of differentiating between real or conspiracy.

“It’s world news, but twisted around and presented with a small-minded Tasmanian perspective,” The Tasmanian World News creator and executive producer David Gurney said.

“They present Tasmanian news as if it is of earth shattering and global importance, and the rest of the show is about the presenters bickering amongst themselves,” Mr Gurney said.

The show will target a broad audience, touching upon contemporary news events.

“The aim is to produce and film an episode each week so the news component in each episode is as current as possible,” Mr Gurney said.

“We’re hoping it really hits the spot with Tasmanians, but would also like to see it reach

From left, John X, Minister for Arts Elise Archer and Andrew Casey.

beyond that to a national and maybe even international audience.”

The cast is made up of Tasmanian talent led by well-known actor John X, who will be playing the role of lead news anchor Gary Heckenberg.

“It’s very Tasmanian-focused and it’s got a lot of Tasmanian place names and Tasmanian issues people can relate to,” John X, who is also co-producer, said.

“It’s locally produced with locals in it, and it’s a good laugh of us taking the mickey out of ourselves.”

The show was an idea that Mr Gurney and John X first developed 20-years-ago.

The co-production is a response by the two companies to the current nature of COVID-19, with neither company being able to produce their respective television programs and theatre productions.

“The Tasmanian Government understands the importance of the state’s cultural and creative industries, and is committed to assisting the sector through the difficult times faced as a result of COVID-19,” Minister for

Arts Elise Archer said.

“As part of our Cultural and Creative Industries Stimulus Package, we are now delivering new funding of $1.5 million and bringing forward $2 million of previously announced funding to assist the individuals and organisations within Tasmania’s renowned cultural sector.

“I am delighted that Blue Cow and Blue Rocket are one of the successful recipients of our Arts and Screen Digital Production Fund, which has been specifically designed to support

Tasmanian artists to work with screen professionals to make content for digital distribution and promotion.”

The Tasmanian World News will launch on 14 July.

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“They have always been a strong support for the most vulnerable in the community, with food relief during this time being at the forefront of this support,” Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre manager Leanne Doherty said.

“Food is one of those things that brings people together, and it’s not just

about getting a meal, but also about seeing someone and having that connection.

“We’re not wasting money on doing things separately, we work together and share the load within our municipality – why would someone do something and spend so much money when they can be sharing it and touch a whole lot more people.”

Ms Doherty said the Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre had been working with Clarence High School as part of its hospitality training.

“They put on an event once a term where we bring participants along and they show their skills in cooking, serving, taking orders and thinks like that,” she said.

“They also participate in an annual event we have called ‘Living Well in Clarence’, which

the Food Connections Clarence partnership is involved with.

“The school provides pre-prepared meals to the Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre, which we give out as part of our food assistance.”

A group of SAPRA Inc volunteers have also been touching base with those in their community who might be more isolated, vulnerable and needing a touch of kindness.

Known for its strong community spirit, the South Arm locals have delivered home-cooked treats, supplies, frozen meals and other goods, which were donated from the Abundant Life Church in Lauderdale and the Clarendon Vale Neighbourhood Centre.

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From left, Tasmanian Community Fund senior executive officer Lola Cowle, Connect42 chair Rikki Mawad and Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief operating officer Colleen Reardon.

THE Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF) has provided more than $4 million to 32 projects throughout Tasmania in its latest grant round incorporating medium and large projects.

Included in the funding was a service to assist older Tasmanians experiencing elder abuse and two programs designed to support those exiting the criminal justice system and their families.

Founder of Connect42 and speech pathologist Rosalie Martin said the ‘Just Moving On’ program invested in the most stigmatised and marginalised people in the community, assisting them to find their hopes and dreams, forgiveness, fairness and second chance.

“Just Moving On supports men, women and youth exiting the criminal justice system to be connected with family, education and employ-

ment, and builds on the skills and connections developed through the ‘Just Time’ program, which already is delivered within Risdon Prison,” she said.

“Well-delivered programs like ‘Just Moving On’ are proven to reduce reoffending and support social reintegration into the community – delivering a safer, more productive and engaged society to all.

“The TCF has given Connect42 the opportunity to partner with the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to connect our work with their job readiness skills development experience.”

Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief operating officer Colleen Reardon said the connection with businesses could not understated in relation to job readiness.

“It’s vital that the business community takes

a strong leadership role with initiatives like this,” she said.

“The benefits to the broader community will be significant and we will work with our members to ensure we can make a real impact in people’s lives.”

Kickstart Arts chief executive officer Jami Bladel said ‘The Freedom Project’ was a partnership with Justice Tasmania and established a new studio with an arts for justice program to support the health and wellbeing for people who have suffered trauma and drug addiction.

“We are very grateful to the Tas Community Fund for the opportunity to establish a new program that will do a power of good for the community,” she said.

TCF chair Sally Darke said the TCF Board was proud to be able to support so many worthwhile

projects and programs in Tasmania through the grants.

“It is important that we are able to meet the needs of our communities, and this round continues to show how the Fund has adapted to meet these needs,” she said.

Ms Darke said the TCF has strategically evolved its funding programs to better meet the needs of Tasmanians by focusing on workforce engagement, community wellbeing and community infrastructure.

“The Fund is in its 20th year of operation and it is important to continue to meet the changing needs of the Tasmanian community, and improving infrastructure is certainly one of those areas.

The Fund’s next Covid-19 specific round will open in July and seek to specifically help Tasmanian communities to support, connect and rebuild after the pandemic.

The Tasmanian Community Fund was established in 1999 following the sale of the Trust Bank.

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Rokeby Neighbourhood House bringing people together DURING the past few months, community has never been more important, and the Rokeby Neighbourhood Centre has been finding new ways to connect people.

Rokeby Neighbourhood Centre manager Cate Clark said that during the past few months she had received requests for help from people who hadn’t asked for help before.

“The COVID crisis has impacted people hard, and our services, like the meal deliveries, are in more demand than ever,” she said.

“Our staff and volunteers are so dedicated, and throughout the crisis, they were determined to continue their deliveries to people in need, no matter

what.”

Ms Clark said safety measures were increased to minimise risks to volunteers and the community, including wearing masks, using hand sanitiser and keeping a safe distance.

“What we found when we reached out to people was that people really wanted to engage,” she said.

“They not only needed food, but they needed to connect to others.

“We started to look at different ways we could bring people together.

“We ran programs online, like music programs and cooking programs, and we started a photo competition on our Facebook page – this has become extremely popular, with people from

all over Hobart submitting photos.

“It’s been wonderful to see people getting involved by commenting on photos and talking to each other.

“And for people who can’t get online, we’ve made up book packs and put programs on CDs that we deliver.

“These services have become so valuable to people, so we’ll keep them going as the community rebuilds.”

Liberal Member for Franklin Nic Street said that as well as providing essentials like meals to the community, the Rokeby Neighbourhood Centre had been bringing people together.

“Since April, they have prepared and delivered

more than 300 meals to vulnerable people in the community, as well as delivered extra food through Second Bite and bread from local bakeries.

“But they’ve done so much more by reaching out to people when we were isolated, and bringing the community together.

“From talking to some of the people at the Centre, I can see how much this has meant to them, and I thank Cate and her team at the Rokeby Neighbourhood Centre for their care and effort throughout this difficult time.”

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GOLF COURSE CONTINUES TO TEE OFF From left, Rosny Park Public Golf Course customer service officer Ken Jordan and YMCA of Hobart chief executive officer Melissa Carlton.

LOCALS will be able to continue teeing off, with the Rosny Park Public Golf Course being given a 10-month extension on its lease.

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by Clarence City Council and operated by the YMCA of Hobart.

“As part of the lease, we’re responsible for the maintenance of the grounds, the upkeep of the club rooms and for looking after the members and guest,” YMCA of Hobart chief executive officer Melissa Carlton said.

The previous lease expired on 30 June, with Council debating whether it was worth the expenses to keep running it and whether it could be better utilised to benefit all members of the community.

The new 10-month lease will see Council pay $2,500 a month to the YMCA to help its operation and to maintain facilities, including the irrigation system.

However, the future of the course is undecided, with its continuation depending on whether it can increase patronage and be seen as a benefit to the community.

Ms Carlton said she saw the course as being a public space first and foremost.

“We have such a wide variety of people that are using the space, it’s not just the golfers, as there are people who walk on the tracks – we see this as more a public space rather than a private sports club,” she said.

“Now that we know we’ve got the lease for another 10 months, we’re looking at expanding options on the course like disc golf to continue to provide opportunities for people who use the space.”

Ms Carlton said Clarence City Council was consulting with the community through the Clarence City Heart Urban Planning Project on what to do with the space after the lease expired.

“We’re really seeing the benefit of what golf brings to the community as a form of active community recreation,” she said.

“It’s a community decision on what to do with the space and there’s so many different options in terms of how this incredible parcel of land can be used –

some of those have still retained an element of golf.”

Ms Carlton said golf at Rosny provided a number of benefits and was a great form of affordable active community recreation.

“People come to play golf, but at the same time they’re working on their physical health, social health and mental wellbeing,” she said.

“During COVID-19 it was so important that people had to opportunity to come into this open space environment and be active and continue their involvement with community recreation.

“We really urge people to get behind the course, come along and play their nine-holes or even take out a membership.”

Rosny Park Public Golf Course member Robert Owens said the facility provided an important service for the community.

“A golf course, which includes so many different things, is great for the health of the community and people in general, plus you also get to meet people and be social,” he said.

JOHN and Helen Conway, pictured, have been presented with Life Membership of the Old Scholars Football Association for their outstanding and long-lasting volunteer commitment to the Richmond Football Club.

Both aged older than 60, John and Helen are the first members of the Richmond Football Club to receive this recognition, with Helen also being the first female Life Member of the Association.

John and Helen commenced official roles with the club in 2002, with John as the president and Helen as part of the committee.

For the next 19 years, John and Helen continued to provide the core management capacity and capability to operate the club.

John demonstrated an enormous ability to lead a community organisation, develop healthy relationships with key stakeholders such as the Clarence City Council, plan for the health and wellbeing of club members, and consider the best interests of the game in making strategic decisions.

John’s list of achievements at the club include nine senior grand finals (five wins), six reserves grand finals (three wins), the upkeep of Richmond

Oval, the driver of $2 million of capital improvements to Richmond Oval, the initiator of night football at the club, establishment of the Richmond Mini Blues program and a strong advocate of Association representative football.

Many of John’s accomplishments are easily overlooked and he has continually helped all members at the club.

Helen has been secretary at the club for the past 17 years and treasurer for many of those years.

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