05 AUGUST 2020 | ISSUE 455 | FREE
WWW.GONAGAMBIE.COM.AU
PAGE 4
The question of whether animals fall in love in a way similar to humans has vexed researchers for years. We don’t know if they experience romance exactly the way humans do, but on the waters of Lake Nagambie for some animals there is indeed the capability to love. In February this year Go Adventure Nagambie Boat Hire added a 12 person pontoon boat to their offering enabling visitors to explore the pristine Goulburn River, and to experience some of Victoria's most beautiful scenery with abundant wildlife. |
Owner of Go Adventure Nagambie Boat Hire, Lee Rowland said, “The pontoon boat has been a popular choice for many families wanting to get out on the water. What we didn’t expect was for a resident goose to take ownership of the sparkling new vessel.” We know that the relationship between people and their boats is a bit like a love affair with the initial infatuation, preoccupying passion, the sense of pain when separated and there's even the same kind of tension when things don’t go to plan. So how does this compare to a goose and its boat? “The goose is as ever passionate about protecting our pontoon boat, or its pontoon boat,” laughed Lee.
“The goose first appeared shortly after we put the pontoon boat back on the water following our reopening from Covid restrictions and has now been on duty for the past 6 weeks,” said Lee. The relationship between the unlikely pair hasn’t all been smooth sailing and when you throw in a human it was always going to get interesting. The goose thought the motor required some pampering and maintenance, so after some strenuous preening the goose successfully damaged the wiring to the motor. “Initially, we had a few teething problems. The goose caused quite a bit of damage to our brand new motor and we needed to find a balance between nature and boating,” said Lee.
The goose is now Go Adventure Nagambie's most passionate supporter having made itself a home on the back of the pontoon and rarely sighted too far from it. “Whenever we take the boat out cruising the goose is waiting patiently on the banks for our return, glancing” said Lee.
As Spring approaches this very lucky goose is likely to have the best nesting position available and has set a whole new standard for real estate in the goose world. For updates search facebook @ goadventurenagambie
2 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | ISSUE 455
GO NAGAMBIE 2020 UPDATE
We’ve reached the halfway point of 2020 and the climb up the hill is now a mountain as we are chained to new rules, new mandates, new markings that tell us where we can and can't go. This is a year when life is changing so fast yet so much has been placed on hold. With Round Two of Stage Three lockdown upon us the sacrifice we make today will save lives and flatten a curve and help us through to the other side. For Go Nagambie this virus reminds us that as a community we are connected to each other. Our history is shared and our pathway through depends on collective action to protect ourselves, to protect others, and to protect the idea of tomorrow or next year. During the first part of 2020 we have continued our charter of supporting business and community organisations through advocacy, grant applications, letters of support, and representation to Council and Government departments . We will continue to take onboard and assist with any concerns that may arise during these unique times. We have taken this time to focus our attention on what we consider as priorities for our membership and community going forward. We will continue to publish the Community Voice welcoming the contributions from business, community residents and organisations and thank our advertisers for their ongoing commitment because without them we would not be able to produce this free publication.
We have commenced discussions with a streetscape architect who will assist in developing a master plan for the High Street precinct, with a focus on our heritage, and our transformation to a destination rather than being a highway town. The Nagambie RSL has shared ideas of how they would like to beautify the Cenotaph and Go Nagambie encourages input from all of the community. The project will be ongoing and we will keep the community informed of its progress through the Community Voice.
When we finally emerge on the other side of lockdown version 2, whatever that looks like, we will have a lot of work to do. As we take a breather and go through the moments that will best define what we’ve just survived, here’s what that list might include so far: t ćF #VTIĕSFT t ćF 3VCZ 1SJODFTT t )FBMUI DBSF XPSLFST JO IFBE UP UPF QSPUFDUJWF HFBS t )PUFM RVBSBOUJOF
Our business membership is feeling the brunt of this second lockdown and there is no doubt there are difficult times ahead. For the residents of Nagambie I ask that you continue to support the businesses that have supported your school, your organisation, and your fundraisers through their generosity over the years. Many hospitality businesses will return to takeaway services and many will close their doors. The upcoming local government election is also of great importance to the Nagambie and Avenel communities. It was promising to see 19 potential councillors attend the information session held last weekend at the Nagambie Lakes Regatta Centre. It looks like the positions will be greatly contested with the session giving ‘would be’ councillors an insight into what to expect as a councillor and also a better appreciation and understanding of the task at hand.
t ćF MPOH MJOFT BU DFOUSFMJOL t ćF GBDF NBTLT t ćF WFOUJMBUPST t ćF FMCPX CVNQT t $PNNVOJUZ TQPSUT DBODFMMFE t /VSTJOH IPNF SFTUSJDUJPOT t .BTT HSBWFT JO 64" t *OUFSOBUJPOBM ĘJHIUT DBODFMMFE t 1PMJUJDBM SBMMJFT EFTQJUF DBMMT GPS TPDJBM EJTUBODJOH t 'VOFSBMT XIFSF OP POF DBO HFU PVU PG UIFJS DBS t 8FEEJOHT DBODFMMFE OP NBKPS FWFOUT t &NQUZ TUBEJVNT FNQUZ TIPQQJOH DFOUSFT BOE FNQUZ $#% T t 'JTIJOH $BNQJOH #PBUJOH )VOUJOH BOE (PMG OPU BMMPXFE
t 3FNPUF MFBSOJOH GPS BMM TUVEFOUT t 4VQFSNBSLFUT XJUI FNQUZ TIFMWFT UIBU VTFE UP TUPDL UPJMFU QBQFS SJDF QBTUB BOE IBOE TBOJUJTFS t $BTIJFST CFIJOE QFSTQFY DBGFT SFTUBVSBOUT QVCT DMPTFE
t 4UBUF CPSEFS DMPTVSFT t 3PBE CMPDLT PO NBKPS IJHIXBZT UIF "%' DBMMFE JO GPS BEEFE TVQQPSU t ćF HBTQ ‰ i* DBO U CSFBUIFw t 4UBHF MPDLEPXO Through all of this there are moments of whimsy, resilience and character. We spy them in our partners, our work mates and in our community. We recognise and thank the Nagambie Lakes Community House and the Nagambie Seniors for supplying reusable face masks to residents over the last few days, it is these simple acts of kindness that define community. For now, we just need to take each day as it comes and enjoy what we have. If you require any assistance or would like to contribute to the Communty Voice please contact myself at the following email address. Stay Safe Everyone, Sissy Hoskin Executive Officer - Go Nagambie executiveofficernltc@gmail.com
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY VOICE ADVERTISMENT SIZES/RATES
GO NAGAMBIE MEMBER $
REGULAR PRICE $
Sixteenth Page
T21 - 92 x 63mm
$31.50
$35.00
Eighth Page
T22 - 92 x 129mm
$58.50
$65.00
Eighth Page
T41 - 186 x 63mm
$58.50
$65.00
Strip
T14 - 63 x 260mm
$58.50
$65.00
Quarter Page
T24 - 92 x 260mm
$112.50
$125.00
Quarter Page
T42 - 186 x 129mm
$112.50
$125.00
Half Page
T44 - 186 x 260mm
$216.00
$240.00
Half Page
T82 - 374 x 129mm
$216.00 $240.00
Full Page
T84 - 374 x 260mm
$405.00 $450.00
Would you like more information or like to feature in The Community Voice?
ADVERTISING......................................... advertising@thecommunityvoice.com.au EDITORIAL.............................................. editor@thecommunityvoice.com.au DESIGN.................................................... psporledezign@gmail.com PHONE..................................................... 0419 627 276
The Community Voice is a free community newspaper published by Go Nagambie on a fortnightly basis. The Community Voice has an average fortnightly circulation of 2000 Anyone interested in obtaining a copy of the Community Voice can collect one from the following circulation points: Royal Mail Hotel Nagambie, Nagambie Visitors Information Centre, Nagambie Newsagency, Nagambie Iga, Nagambie Post Office, Nagambie HealthCare – (for resident collection), Kelvin Grove Village (for resident collection), Nagambie Leisure Park, Avenel Post Office.
DISCLAIMER The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of Go Nagambie. Every effort is made by the Go Nagambie to ensure that the information contained within the Community Voice is correct. Personal views expressed in this pubclication are soley those of the respective contributors and do not reflect those of the publisher or its agents. Reproduction in whole or in part of this publication is strictly prohibited without prior consent. Photographic rights remain the propery of the Community Voice Newspaper.
TOYOTA CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLES3 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | ISSUE 455 At Seymour Toyota
C E R T I F I E D
ABP079
VIN/BATCH NUMBER JTNKU3JE80J101463
2015 TOYOTA COROLLA SPORT
$18,990
DRIVE AWAY +
CVT Automatic Transmission and excellent service history. 38080kms
C E R T I F I E D
1MN1LS
VIN/BATCH NUMBER JTNBF3HK603003283
2018 TOYOTA CAMRY SX
$26,990
DRIVE AWAY +
Independent Background Check
2.5 Litre Petrol Automatic
Free 12 months Toyota Roadside Assist*
140054kms
Full Service History C E R T I F I E D
AOS553
VIN/BATCH NUMBER JTFHT02P500227373
2017 TOYOTA HIACE CREW VAN
$33,990 Turbo Diesel, 5 Seats 28515kms
Seymour Toyota
Kilmore Toyota
21 Emily Street, Seymour T: 03 5735 3000 LMCT808 seymourtoyota.com.au
140 Powlett St, Kilmore T: 03 5734 3900 LMCT808 kilmoretoyota.com.au
DRIVE AWAY +
C E R T I F I E D
1KR5VG
VIN/BATCH NUMBER JTEGS54M207022216
90 Point Inspection by Toyota technicians
2017 TOYOTA TARAGO ULTIMA
$42,990
DRIVE AWAY +
Get a Guaranteed Future Value^ with Toyota Access
3.5 Litre V6, Top of the Range model 49338kms
*Toyota Roadside Assist is administered by Toyota Finance, a division of Toyota Finance Australia Limited, ABN 48 002 435 181, AFSL and Australian Credit Licence 392536. ^The Guaranteed Future Value (GFV) is the minimum value of your Toyota at the end of your finance contract, as determined by Toyota Finance. If you decide to return your car to Toyota at the end of your term, Toyota Finance will pay you the agreed GFV, which will be put against your final payment subject to fair wear and tear conditions and agreed kilometres being met. The information provided is general in nature. You should seek your own financial advice to determine whether Toyota Access is appropriate for your individual circumstances. Terms, conditions, fees and charges apply. Toyota Access GFV products are available to approved customers of Toyota Finance, a division of Toyota Finance Australia Limited ABN 48 002 435 181, AFSL and Australian Credit Licence 392536. + Dealers to apply their own disclaimer for all vehicles included - disclaimer should at least contain info regarding what the listed price includes, who this price is offered to, how long the offer is open and any exclusions (such as any government charges excluded from the price). The Dealer should only advertise a price for a used vehicle exclusive of government charges if it is permitted under the relevant laws and regulations applicable to the Dealer and if the Guest is required to pay the specified tax, duty, fee, levy or charge directly to a relevant authority. T2019-013274
4 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | ISSUE 455
PREMIER DECLARES A STATE OF DISASTER Effective August 2nd - September 2nd 2020 This is not the news I wanted to be delivering today – and I’m sure it’s not the news anyone wants to be hearing. We've managed to slow the case numbers over the past couple of weeks. But the epidemiological modelling is telling us that at current rates of transmission, and with our current restrictions, it would take months to drive the numbers back down – not days or weeks. It also means, sadly, more Victorians in hospital beds. More Victorians hooked up to machines just to breathe. More funerals.
Exercise will be limited to a maximum of one hour per day and no more than five kilometres from your home. Group size will be limited to a maximum of two – you and one other person – whether you live with them or not. Shopping will be limited to one person per household per day. Again, you’ll need to stay within 5kms of your home. Supermarkets will remain open – just as they have throughout this entire pandemic – so there is absolutely no need to rush out now to stock up.
We can't allow this to drag on – and I’m sure everyone would rather get on top of it as quickly and decisively as we possibly can. And the only way to do that is to rip the bandaid off, go harder – and do it now.
There will be some common-sense exceptions. If your closest supermarket is further than 5kms away, you can still shop there. If you’re a parent with little ones, you can still take them with you when you go for a walk.
That’s why from 6pm tonight, Victoria will enter a State of Disaster. We used this same direction during the fires – and as we fight this public health bushfire, we need to use it again.
And these distance, gathering and time limits won’t apply for work, medical care or compassionate reasons. But basically ‘staying at home’ needs to mean exactly that. No loopholes. No excuses.
This will give Victoria Police additional powers to make sure people are complying with public health directions – and we’ll have more to say on this in the coming days.
Case numbers have also been rising in regional Victoria – and we can’t allow that to continue. The data suggests there's a risk the virus is moving faster and more widely than previously thought.
From 6pm tonight, Melbourne will also move to Stage 4 restrictions with stronger rules to limit the movement of people – and limit the spread of this virus across our city. That includes an 8pm-5am curfew – beginning tonight. The only reasons to leave home during these hours will be work, medical care and caregiving. New time, distance and gathering limits will also apply for exercise and shopping.
That’s why from 11.59pm on Wednesday, Stage 3 restrictions will return across regional Victoria – meaning there will once again only be four reasons to be out. Restaurants and cafes can only offer delivery and takeaway. Beauty and personal services will need to close. Entertainment and cultural venues will need to close. Community sport will need to stop.
This timeframe is to help local businesses prepare – not an excuse to go racing around seeing friends and maxing out your social calendar. Even though regional restrictions don’t formally start until Wednesday night, if you can stay at home in the meantime, you must.
To the question I know most parents will be asking: Schools will return to remote and flexible learning – across all year levels, in all parts of the state. Students who are currently attending onsite will go to school on Monday, have a pupil free day on Tuesday, and be learning at home from Wednesday. Onsite supervision will again be available – but only for students who really need it. That means children whose parents have to go to work and vulnerable kids who can’t learn from home. From Thursday, those same rules will apply to Melbourne’s kinder and early childhood education services. We know this will be a significant ask of parents with little ones – and big ones too. But I promise, as a parent of three, it’s an ask I don’t make lightly. These changes will be in place for at least the next six weeks until Sunday 13 September. As always, we’ll keep reviewing and realigning the restrictions in line with the advice of our health experts – and if we can change things earlier, we will. Today, I’ve made some announcements that change how Victorians will live. Tomorrow and in the coming days, I’ll have more to say about changes to the way Victorians need to
work – recognising that workplaces continue to be a source of much of the spread. I appreciate this gap between announcements may create a certain level of anxiety and uncertainty – and I'm sorry about that. But the truth is, this is complex – and we’re going to take some extra time to make sure we get these calls right. I know this is a lot of information to take in – and there will be details to figure out and questions to answer. I’ll explain things as clearly as I possibly can, and do my best to clarify any points of uncertainty over the next couple of days. The truth is that there are no easy solutions. If that were the case, the global community would be rid of this virus already. If there was a magic bullet, more than 683,000 people wouldn’t have already lost their lives around the world. This is the biggest and most complex challenge we’ve encountered in living memory – and it requires big and complex solutions. People will no doubt be feeling scared and sad and worried. That’s only natural given what we’re facing. It’s why I’m asking something else of Victorians:
Please be calm. Please be kind. Please be patient. Please treat people the way you would want to be treated. And please – look out for each other. We can – we will – get through this.
5 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | ISSUE 455
GRANTS TO GET SPORTS BACK ON TRACK IN NORTHERN VICTORIA Community sporting clubs, associations and local councils in Northern Victoria can now make their pitch for a share of more than $100 million in Andrews Labor Government grants dedicated to supporting grassroots players, volunteers and building sports infrastructure. Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes announced that applications are open for the Andrews Labor Government’s $40 million Community Sport Sector Short-term Survival Package and $68 million Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program. With more than three million Victorians involved in community sport and recreation now 12,000 clubs and associations across the state will be able to apply for support under the Community Sport Sector Short-term
Survival Package to help with basic running costs and to support readiness to return to play.
Eligible organisations in Northern Victoria will be able to apply for funding in four categories, with grants available for amounts:
The Community Sport Sector Short-term Survival Package is a key component of the Government’s $1.7 billion Experience Economy Survival Package and will help associations, leagues and clubs maintain their viability and connection to their communities, assist the return to training and play, and support members.
Up to $350,000 for large state sporting associations.
“Ensuring community sport and active recreation comes back better than ever is critical to our economic and social recovery, and to our physical and mental wellbeing,” said Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes.
Up to $200,000 for smaller state sporting associations, regional sports assemblies and academies, and other state sport and recreational bodies. Up to $15,000 for associations and leagues $1,000 for individual clubs. Local councils and alpine resort boards, with the support of local sporting bodies, will now also be able to apply for funding of between $1 million and $10 million for shovel-ready projects as part of the new Community
Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program. The program is part of the Government’s $2.7 billion Building Works stimulus package towards shovel- ready projects – big and small – to stimulate jobs and economic activity and deliver fantastic new projects to local communities. The grants are part of the Government’s strong investment in supporting community sport and active recreation in these challenging times. “I encourage community sports and councils to take this opportunity and apply for these grants that can help make a real difference to the future of sport and recreation in our local communities,” ended Jaclyn.
6 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | ISSUE 455
NEIL BEER - BIGGER AND BRIGHTER FUTURE For 40 years, the friendly staff at Neil Beer Seymour have been selling and servicing new and used vehicles. Driven by a passionate team and a commitment to its customers and the community, the family-owned business has built an unrivalled reputation as one of the region’s leading car dealerships. This, along with quality customer service and a location in a fast-growing region, has seen the number of employees grow from 10 in 1980 to 42 in 2020. Director and founder, Neil Beer, has been actively involved in the motor vehicle industry for 49 years. In 1980 he acquired the Seymour Holden dealership, adding the Mitsubishi dealership a year later. Neil is well respected, both in the local community and within the motor vehicle industry. He has been a consistent supporter of community service organisations, donating over 30 years to the CFA and many sporting clubs. He is very well known and held in high regard throughout the Goulburn Valley region. Greg Beer, Neil’s son, started in the family business in 2002, taking over as Dealer Principal of Neil Beer Seymour Holden and Mitsubishi in 2013. In 2015 the opportunity arose to purchase the Nissan and Subaru Seymour dealerships. Neil Beer Seymour purchased both franchises, adding Polaris a year later. Then 2020 happened. First was the shock announcement of Holden’s withdrawal from the Australian market. Next came a global pandemic with a host of unprecedented challenges. Greg admits there were a few sleepless nights when the state first went into lockdown, but he has bounced back with a renewed commitment to a bigger and brighter future, accepting the challenges head on and
devising strategies and initiatives to address the issues. One such initiative is that during lockdown they are offering a free no-contact pick-up and drop-off within an 80km radius for vehicles booked for service. On the morning of your service, a staff member will collect your vehicle from your home or workplace, returning it later that day once the service has been completed. Despite this year’s unforeseen challenges, the business continues to thrive under Greg’s management and direction, achieving market leadership in a tough market. He credits Neil Beer Seymour’s people-first focus for much of this success. “We are proud to employ more than 40 local people, and we actively support the community, charities and sporting clubs,” he said. And it goes both ways. “My team and I have been overwhelmed, and pleasantly surprised, by the level of customer and community support during coronavirus.” The dealership is currently in the middle of a significant upgrade of their Emily Street site, which will increase their workshop capacity, as well as their range of brands and the size of their showrooms to satisfy demand. “We have just put the finishing touches on a new, 8-car workshop, which brings our capacity up to 13 bays. And work currently underway on a new showroom, which will be home to two new brands, is scheduled to be completed within 3 months,” he said. “Watch this space.”
7 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | ISSUE 455
WE ARE READY FOR THE FIGHT AND WE WILL CONTINUE TO SERVE YOU IN THE BEST WAY WE CAN AT BOTH ‘THE EAST’ AND ‘THE TOP’ STARTING THIS THURSDAY WE WILL BE RAMPING UP OUR TAKE AWAY AND DELIVERY OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES ONCE AGAIN. PLEASE FOLLOW US ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGES FOR UPDATED INFORMATION AND SPECIALS. THANK YOU ALL FOR THE INCREDIBLE LEVEL OF SUPPORT YOU HAVE SHOWN US IN THIS UNBELIEVABLY CRAZY YEAR OF COVID-19. STAY SAFE AND WE WILL SEE YOU @ THE TOP AND MEET YOU @ THE EAST.
8 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | ISSUE 455
NAGAMBIE POLICE UPDATE On the 8th of July, Nagambie Police arrested a male on a stolen Motorbike in Blayney Lane Nagambie, after calls from residents regarding unregistered dirt bikes in the street. The bike that was stolen from Dandenong in 2018, was seized and the male from Thomastown will be charged on summons. Nagambie Police are also working with local farmers and Council, to facilitate a more coordinated approach to investigate stock thefts across the region. There have been far too many stock thefts in the region of late, it is hoped that a more coordinated approach will lead to suspects being identified, enabling more dedicated targeting of same. As part of the next level of COVID19 restrictions, Nagambie Police will hope to check in excess of 300 vehicle registrations per shift, in an attempt at establishing movement breaches, in breach of local Stage three restrictions and Metropolitan Stage four restrictions. During the previous state-wide stage three restrictions, Nagambie Police were happy to say that they were not forced to hand out any penalty notices regarding COVID19 directions breaches. However, Police have noticed a more complacent attitude with many members of the public the second time around. Local police will not hesitate this time around in issuing penalty notices for breaches of the Chief Health Officer's Directions.
NEW LIFE FOR CFA JACKETS Warm, old CFA black woollen jackets donated by CFA continue to be given a new life to help those in need during Victoria’s cold winter months. More than 100 jackets were presented to volunteer organisation Avalon Centre which has been distributing them throughout Greater Melbourne. “They’re already being incredibly well received,” said Avalon Centre coordinator Debbie Holmes.“Thanks to CFA we are able to provide some of the warmest jackets you’ll find to some of those people who have slipped through the cracks.” The jackets have been donated by brigades across the state following the introduction of the CFA Cold Climate Jacket. “Because they’re made from wool, they are beautifully warm and still have so much life in them, so it’s fantastic to see so many being handed out by the Avalon Centre this winter,” said Acting Chief Officer Garry Cook. “Members were given the option to keep their old black jackets or donate them, so it’s great to see so many going where they’re needed.“It really demonstrates our members’ connection with the Victorian community.” The donation follows similar projects over the last two years, where CFA has partnered with XTM’s Heat The Homeless campaign to provide woollen jackets at a regular event hosted by charity group Anonymous X. While current social distancing restrictions have prevented participating in a similar event this year, GIVIT’s online donation platform connected CFA’s jackets with the Avalon Centre who aim to meet the unmet needs in society and help people who have slipped through the cracks. Avalon Centre is continuing to provide their core services and outreach to vulnerable members of the community during the COVID-19 outbreak.
LOCK DOWN WINNER BEATS WINTER BLUES
Well I guess there are three ways you can go in the current ‘climate’ of uncertainty. Do nothing and hope it goes away, get ‘out of shape’ and let what’s happening in the world, and locally, derail you, OR, take the positive path, and be your best.
This is what two local-ish young ladies have done, channeling their thoughts and energies into developing their rowing skills. Sisters, Ava and Imogen Cafasso, have been prevented from attending on water rowing at Nagambie, as they live just inside the Mitchell Shire. But they haven’t spent all their ‘downtime’ on the couch watching Netflix, they have continued rowing on the ergometer rowing machines that were borrowed from the club. Mum Linda is also pretty handy on the ‘oar’ and so has been keeping them honest and showing a fine example. You may not know, but there is a Winter Sculling Rowing Series on the Yarra River each year, that has been going since 1914. Prior to this year, up to 150 single scullers would show up, rain, hail or frost, at the city clubs near Princes Bridge, and partake in the eleven race handicap series. Unfortunately this year was thrown into chaos and a ‘virtual’ competition run. The Victorian Winter Sculling website describes the series of races as such: The handicap series exists in order that scullers who are slow have the fun of being chased, and seeing if they can make it to the finish ahead, and that scullers who are fast have the fun of seeing how many they can chase down.
The handicaps are based on the handicappers' subjective expectations of speed. While there is an attempt to ensure close racing in every heat, the handicaps are not objectively derived. This adds an element of fun for some in 'beating the handicapper', often enough to get ahead on the points table. Back to the Cafasso’s, each week for the last eleven weeks, has seen the girls, including mum, rowing a set distance on the ‘ergs’, under race conditions, and then posting their times on the Winter Sculling page. There is a ‘series’ within the ‘series’, where rowers row over 2000 metres each week for six weeks. The times are posted and the rowers handicapped accordingly for the new week ahead. Points are awarded and highest scorer at the end of the six weeks, wins the prestigious “Stokes Salver” (silver plate). So not only bragging rights, but their name is engraved in the salver and on display at Yarra Yarra Rowing Club. There is a male and ladies competition with varying ages and experience all vying for the trophy. I dare say that this years “Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner” Ava Cafasso, was the youngest on record, at just 13 years old. A fantastic effort given that past Olympians, World Champs and other experienced rowers are all having a dip!
I know that Ava had great encouragement from older sister, Imogen, who wasn’t that for behind on points, but was beaten by mum Linda, who finished equal third overall. So very well done on turning what could easily have been a wasted time into a terrific achievement. Pics below show Ava and Imogen Introducing Millie to the ergs, and Ava earlier this year winning the U15 girls single scull at Nagambie.
9 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | ISSUE 455
CHURCH NEWS JULY – AUGUST 2020 P.O.U.R SERVICE: Cancelled. Ecumenical Prayer Option Unified for Rain service. That was to be this Friday, August 7. St Malachy’s Catholic church. Details Sally Fyfield. Maybe a Zoom presentation. If everyone is happy to pray together on this day, we would be very happy to have you join the St Malachy’s group. Queries Sally Fyfield 0408 141 969. Anglican: Note from the priest of Parish of Central Goulburn. For Avenel, Nagambie and Seymour folk. I am sorry to announce that we are going to stop all Sunday and Wednesday services for the six weeks of lock down. We have reintroduced the prayers and reflection drop-offs on a Wednesday and Sunday and will continue to keep in touch with all parishioners via email and telephone. Any queries or concerns call 0477 921 111. Rev Richard Pennington. Catholic: Please Contact Fr Tony Hill on 5795 3048 Uniting Church Aust: Seymour, Avenel-Nagambie Uniting Church Live streaming Sunday service at 10am at youtube.com/channel/UCus2nO5Wi8m1l1wKhdAk9DQ or search Seymour, Avenel-Nagambie Uniting Church on YouTube Prayer meetings, Bible studies and fellowship are running via Zoom. To learn more, email seymouruc@bigpond.com For more information, visit facebook.com/Seymour-AvenelNagambie-UnitingChurch-186497658092560 or search Seymour, Avenel/Nagambie Uniting Church on Facebook. Revd John Payne can also be contacted on 0408 176 754. Presbyterian Church: Please contact Bill Day for further information 0429 933 116.
10 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | ISSUE 455
SENIOR CITIZENS ACTIVITIES RESUME Over the last few weeks, the Seniors have been able to open up the Hall, following strict guidelines set by the Shire, and it has been a great step forward for many who have been missing the usual activities, especially those avid line dancers. The social side is so important for us all during these trying times, and a cuppa and friendly chat is always a welcome part of the session. We have had to restrict numbers to 20 in the Hall, and with the two sessions a week, we can include most of the regulars, except for our members that come from the Mitchell Shire at the moment. There is a need to book to ensure a place with the restricted numbers, so please contact by email, facebook or phone Merilyn on 0411713352. Email: nagambieseniors@gmail.com, Facebook: Nagambie Senior Citizens Centre Inc. The Movie Day has also recommenced and is held the 2 nd & 4 th Tuesday of each month, the next movie will be “Miss Fisher & The Crypt of Tears” on 11 th August at 1.00 pm, but arrive at 12.30 pm to allow time for check in. A lot of work behind the scenes by our committee has ensured the hall is always cleaned and all appropriate safety checks are done by our Covid Safety Officer and his assistants, all having completed the Infection Control Training required by Dept. of Health regulations. The Light Weights and Tai Chi Ladies that normally gather at St John’s Hall, have been welcomed into our hall to enable them to return to their routine of Monday and Friday work outs. They will resume at their hall when the regulations allow, but in the meantime, we would love to see more of the usual participants come along at the same times, 9am for Tai Chi for half an hour and the Light Weights exercise session at 9.30 am for around 45 minutes. We do require those who are not Seniors members already, to join at $5 annual fee to ensure the insurance covers all who attend. Each session is $2. If you have not had a try, come and join this Nagambie tradition, which has been going for nearly 20 years now, in this similar format. Let’s keep it alive as part of our weekly routine.
CHINAMAN’S BRIDGE NAGAMBIE
Carpet Bowls has started again; this is on a Thursday at 10 am till 12.00 noon. Come along and enjoy the challenge!
Riversmith moved to the Northeast- Violet Town from Melbourne at the start of 2020.
We have on display at the Hall the changes to the Constitution that need to be presented and agreed at the AGM. The changes are marked in yellow, and we need all members to be aware of the proposed changes. At this stage due to Covid restrictions we are unable to hold the AGM.
After joining the local community page on Facebook not long after he arrived, he started taking random photos around Violet Town posting them on the community page on facebook.
We currently have 190 members and would be unable to have all our members present to vote on these changes. A newsletter is being prepared and we will be able to give more information soon on what is happening at the Seniors. Hopefully we will be able to continue adding some of our activities, but as we know everything can change from day to day and all we ask is that everyone follows the rules, stays safe and one day, we will be back to a NEW normal. If anyone is requiring help in any way, we may be able to assist directly, or to refer you to the most appropriate service to assist. The Shire and Victoria Police have given us valuable information to pass on to those who may require help and we encourage any members to contact us if needed.
Jill Branagan Publicity Officer Nagambie Senior Citizens Centre Inc
“I Received so much positive feedback from the community. A lot of the comments were mostly how it was a lovely distraction from what was going on at the time,” said Riversmith. Riversmith has continued taking photos and posting them to the delight of his followers. “All my photos are taken using my iPhone. I’ve never done photography before moving to the country,” said Riversmith. “The great thing about taking photography and sharing it with my community is it's a great talking point. People all over comment on their own personal things relating to the photos I share and it brings back so many wonderful memories which makes me incredibly happy to start something wonderful and positive
giving everything that’s going on in the world,” said Riversmith. The Community Voice will feature photographs and stories of Riversmith’s findings in upcoming issues. We start with Chinaman’s Bridge. Chinaman's Bridge is of State, and probably of National, historical and architectural significance. Opened in 1891, it is one of Victoria's oldest surviving timber road bridges, and one of very few surviving examples built prior to 1901. It is the third longest all-timber road bridge remaining in Victoria. It is the most intact of only two extant examples of the colonial Victorian "strutand-straining-piece" type of bridge derived from a traditional European design. It also retains substantial vestiges of a unique timber lift-span constructed to accommodate river-boat traffic between Seymour and Nagambie. When built in the late nineteenth century, it was one of a number of large "struttedstringer" river bridges in Victoria, but was then set apart by its unique timber lift span. In New South Wales, such a timber river bridge over a large and flood-prone stream
would have been built with lengthy timber trusses, but the "strutted-stringer" type was often prefered in Victoria. Chinaman's Bridge is a late example of the squared-timber strutted-stringer roadbridge, the design having been widely used in Victorian road-bridge construction prior to the severe economic depression of the 1890s. It has potential to provide further information regarding early construction techniques. This bridge takes its name from the Chinese market gardeners who once exploited the rich soils of the Goulburn River floodplain to supply vegetables to surrounding settlements. It adds great aesthetic charm to this impressive riverland landscape, especially when viewed by passing motorists from the modern concrete bridge over the Goulburn River, just upstream. It is situated in a popular tourist and fishing country, close to the historic Chateau Tahbilk vineyard and winery, in an area with much potential for recreational development and cultural interpretation. It is one of four large timber bridges from the early 1890s, of varying types, located on the Goulburn River between Seymour and Murchison.
11 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | ISSUE 455
Nagambie PRIMARY SCHOOL
NAGAMBIE PRIMARY SCHOOL
NAGAMBIE PRE-SCHOOL
MONDAY TENNIS COACHING IS BACK! For many years one of my weekly highlights has been lunch time tennis coaching with a small group of students and local tennis coaching legend Norm Cahill. Norm, who turns 90 soon, has only just retired. I knew this was on the cards when he said to me in December “It’s good to go out on top Rob, and it will be hard to top this year, with the school winning Tennis Victoria’s Most Outstanding School and the Cahill Cup”. (Norm was too modest to mention him being awarded the prestigious ‘Spirit of Tennis’ award at the same dinner.) After many years as Norm’s assistant I’ve had to lift my game and step up as coach (good thing I was paying attention), with the help of new assistant coaches and senior students Campbell Baker and Bridie Love. Between us we have 18 Grade 3-6 students enjoying tennis. It’s a great way to spend a lunchtime. We appreciate the support of Nagambie Tennis Club, Tennis Victoria and Sporting Schools.
ST JOSEPH'S PRIMARY SCHOOL
ST JOSEPH'S UPDATE We have been continuing to work hard at school. The children have settled back into the term and our classrooms are buzzing with work activities. In the F/1/2 room, we are learning how to write acrostic poems, are practising our handwriting, reading and listening to stories, learning how to subtract numbers, reflecting on the gifts and fruits of the Holy
Spirit and have completed our history unit by making an Aussie hat that shows things from our own past, like places we have visited, activities we have done, pets we have had and things we have learnt to do, etc. Here are some photos of things we have made as a part of our learning.
AVENEL PRIMARY SCHOOL
12 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | ISSUE 455
BUSINESS DIRECTORY ELECTRICAL
BAKERY
BUILDERS
Fresh bread baked daily, Pies, Sausage Rolls, Pasties, Sandwiches, Rolls, Cakes, Cold Drinks, Coffee, Milkshakes. OPEN 7 DAYS
(03) 5794 2414
DENTAL NAGAMBIE DENTAL SURGERY
OPEN: Wed, Thur, Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm 346 High St, Nagambie
Emergency dental vouchers are accepted. Medicare child dental beneďŹ t vouchers are 100% bulk billed. Senior citizen special 10% discount. New patients welcome.
03 5794 2643
CARPET CLEANER ‡ %XLOGLQJ 'HVLJQ 'RFXPHQWDWLRQ ‡ 7RZQ 3ODQQLQJ $SSOLFDWLRQV ‡ 6WUXFWXUDO 'HVLJQ ‡ 5HVLGHQWLDO &RPPHUFLDO ‡ ' 0RGHOOLQJ
Ć” &DUSHW 'U\ &OHDQ Ć” 8SKROVWU\ Ć” 'UDSHV Ć” &DU LQWHULRUV Ć” KU )ORRG UHVWRUDWLRQ
&DOO 6KDQH ( VKDQH#FED QHW DX
6SHFLDOLVLQJ LQ 'U\ &OHDQLQJ DQG 6WDLQ 5HPRYDO
0DUWLQ 5DE\ IRUPHUO\ 'U\WURQ
VLVLRQ 7KUX 'HVLJQ
\HDUV H[SHULHQFH
PDUWLQ#FYFDUSHWFDUH FRP DX
CONCRETE
)LQG XV RQ )DFHERRN
GAS SERVICES CONCRETING PAVING, DRIVEWAYS AND OUTDOOR CONCRETING
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR BENCHTOPS
FOUNDATIONS AND FLOORING APPLICATIONS
FOR ALL YOUR CONCRETING SOLUTIONS
0438 078 917 JORDAN SHIELS jordan_shiels@live.com.au
E L EC T R I CA L C O N T R AC TO R S E RV I C I N G N AGA M B I E A N D S U R R O U N D I N G A R E A S 2 4 H O U R B R E A K D OW N S E RV I C E AVA I L A B L E
Jeremy : 0421 481 232 Lachlan: 0400 510 889 info@hillsydeconcretepumping.com.au
13 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | ISSUE 455
BUSINESS DIRECTORY CONCRETE
TRADE + SERVICES
PAINTING SERVICES
Ʊ ,QGXVWULDO
Ʊ ,QGXVWULDO 'RPHVWLF 3DLQWLQJ Ʊ 'RPHVWLF 3DLQWLQJ ,QWHULRU ([WHULRU ƱƱ ,5RRI 3DLQWLQJ QWHULRU ([WHULRU Ʊ 5RRI 3DLQWLQJ ƱƱ ,QWHULRU &RQVXOWDQW ,QWHULRU &RQVXOWDQW ƱƱ 0LWFKHOO 6KLUH $UHD 0LWFKHOO 6KLUH $UHD 33-35 Industrial Cres Nagambie
AIR CONDITIONING
Suppliers of concrete for all your needs - building and construction, farming and the home handyman FOR A QUOTE - RING RON Phone: 5794 2969 Mobile: 0434 336 167 DELIVERING TO NAGAMBIE, AVENEL, MURCHISON, RUSHWORTH, LONGWOOD & SURROUNDING AREAS
PLUMBING
Time to clean out your backyard and sheds? 2 metre & 4 metre skips available
Prompt delivery and pick-up Services to Nagambie, Avenel and Seymour area
Phone GARY for a free quote on 0429 951 330 Book early to avoid disappointment
FUNERAL
Complete Burial Package
$5200 AUTOOMOTIVE
This includes: * Our service fee * Funeral Notice * Mortuary care * Fresh Flowers * Rosewood flat lid coffin * Memorial Book * Clergy or Celebrant * GST
Doug and Diane Proud (03) 5794 1520 Local Agents for:
If you can’t contact Doug or Di Please contact Garnet on 5799 2007 82 Anzac Avenue, Seymour VIC 3660 Ph: 03 5799 2007 All Hours
14 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | ISSUE 455
BUSINESS DIRECTORY LEGAL/CONVEYANCING
JOE BALLS CANVAS PRODUCTS
Nagambie
Phone 5796 2472 Mobile 0427 962 472 w w w. j o e b a l l s v a nv a s . c o m . a u
SALES ¡ PURCHASES ¡ SUBDIVISIONS RELATED PARTY TRANSFERS WATER SHARE TRANSFERS
Rebecca Finnigan
Dip. Financial Services - Conveyancing Licensed Conveyancer No. 000939L
For Professional and Friendly Service, Call 0400 372 558 or 1300 792 559 rebecca-sargeants@bigpond.com
“Your Local Canvas Specialist�
“Free Measure & Quote�
Blinds/Awnings/Internal & Ext/Canvas Annexes/Camper Trailers/Swags/Canvas Repairs DOES YOUR FAMILY DESERVE THIS? Canvas Blinds/Awnings are the perfect way to keep the heat out. It is better to stop the heat from reaching the glass rather than deal with the heat once it has entered the home.
BEAT THE HEAT THIS SUMMER
304 High Street Nagambie VIC 3608
(03) 5794 2590
‘Caring for your Local Community’
Get our FREE guide to get you started. Go to: bit.ly/TBALawBuyingHome Phone: Email: Website:
(03) 5794 2334 admin@tbalaw.com.au www.tbalaw.com.au
SECURITY DOORS
‡
‡ 1'66 DJHQW GLDEHWHV VXSSOLHV
‡ %ORRG 3UHVVXUH WHVWLQJ ‡ 1DWLR 6XNLQ 0RR *RR VNLQFDUH DQG FRVPHWLFV ‡ :HEVWHU 3DN 6HUYLFHV ‡ )UHH ORFDO GHOLYHU\ VHQLRUV GLVFRXQW IRU RYHU WKH FRXQWHU LWHPV ‡ 'U 7LPœV ZHLJKW ORVV SURJUDP VXSSRUW
MON - FRI 9:00am - 5:30pm SAT 9:00am -12:00pm Reliable & professional medication & healthcare advice Member of Pharmacy Alliance Buying Group
Increase Your Home Security in your local area )DPLO\ RZQHG DQG RSHUDWHG a 6HUYLFLQJ 1DJDPELH $YHQHO DQG VXUURXQGLQJ DUHDV
GRADER FOR HIRE 6PDOO JUDGHU P IW EODGH ,GHDO IRU FRQVWUXFWLQJ UHSDLULQJ GULYHZD\V WURWWLQJ WUDFNV KRUVH DUHQDV DLUVWULSV IDUP WUDFNV HWF
Contact Us today for a FREE QUOTE LQIR#ZHVHOOGRRUV FRP DX ZZZ ZHVHOOGRRUV FRP DX
ALSO AVAILABLE FOR HIRE: 7UDFNHG VNLG VWHHU ORDGHU 7R QQH WLSSHU :DWHU FDUW 7RQQH H[FDYDWRU ZLWK ORJ JUDE 7RQQH UROOHU ([SHULHQFHG LQ DOO W\SHV RI HDUWKZRUNV LQFOXGLQJ 'UDLQDJH 6HOHFWLYH FOHDULQJ 6LWH FXWV 'DP FRQVWUXFWLRQ &OHDQ RXW HWF
Lucas 0490 059 472
15 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | ISSUE 455
NAGAMBIE PETANQUE CLUB Nagambie Petanque has started playing at the piste on Thursday and Sunday, adhering to the strict guidelines set by the Shire, and also by the PFA and the VPCI, our governing bodies. We have had a few members come back to play, but look forward to more of the members and others wishing to try the game to come along and join in. We are sure to have a more activity when the weather improves, although we have had a few lovely sunny days so far and it has been perfect playing conditions at the piste in recent days. Thanks to those members who have paid their membership, we intend to have an AGM on 20th August, time and venue to be decided. We are hoping to interest many more to come along and try and join our club, it is really a fun game, and fits in easily to the routines of life! Especially now, in these difficult times, it is nice to get some fresh air and have a chat with others. Plans are underway for our Triples Event to be held in October. The Nagambie Cup, being held this year on Sunday 4th October. We are hoping that it will still be possible to hold the event, it will all rely on the restrictions that are in place at the time. If you would like to try our fun game at our regular practice times, we meet at 2 pm on Thursday and Sunday at our piste area behind the public pool, Recreation Reserve, Vickers Road. We are quite flexible and could work out a time that suits you so please give me a call. We supply boules, and you will be made most welcome. Call Jill on 0419567580 for further information. Secretary Jill Branagan Nagambie Petanque Club 0419 567 580
AVENEL BOWLS CLUB At long last the club was able to hold its Annual General Meeting, usually held in May, on Sunday August 2nd. A big thank you to the ladies who provided the delicious soups and sandwiches for lunch which was followed by the meeting. Although we’re all unsure what the future holds, bowls-wise the members elected their new Board and Match Committees for the 2020-2021 season at this meeting. Congratulations to Geoff (Cricket) Hateley and Charlie Kemp on their election as President and Vice President respectively. The rest of the Board comprises Secretary-Grace Kenworthy, TreasurerDonna Rowley and members Noel Slater, Kate Donovan, David Furletti, Jenny Furletti, George Pedler.
GRAND GARDEN HOME PAYING ITS WAY BY DAVE ANDREWS
Well this issue's garden feature covers a ‘grand’ home with exquisite gardens, right in the centre of our fair town. Of course “ROSCREA” will be familiar to many residents as it was built two centuries ago in the late 1800’s, and even our most senior residents would have remembered the residence and grounds growing up. Helen and Dan Kennedy took on the project 35 years ago and with dedication and hard work, have turned it into the grand old home it is today. Helen tells me that it was pretty ordinary when they bought the property and only three of the original trees remain. The rest was replaced slowly with a variety of colourful bushes and trees that would compliment the house and provide a sanctuary for local wildlife.
Nagambie is the bold claim, and she has plenty of satisfied customers to back her up.
In the early 1990’s the call went out for local accommodation, as the rowing course was developed, and the anticipated influx of out-oftowners. With the kids gone and a couple of spare bedrooms, Helen thought, ‘we can help here’, and so started the bed and breakfast side of things. Helen assures me it will not make you rich, however they meet very interesting and generally nice people, which makes all the effort worthwhile.
What is a lemonade tree you ask? Doctor Google says, “the lemonade tree is a cross between a lemon and a mandarin that has plenty of sweet tasting fruit that can be eaten fresh. A heavy winter fruitier, it can also produce a second summer flush in warmer climates.
The two Match Committees are: Midweek- Kate, Pam Pedder, Jenny, Grace and Ruth Underwood; Weekend- Bill Donovan, Noel, Howard Geldard, Graeme Toy, Kate. All members will be pleased to note that the fees have not been increased; we’re all hoping that we might be able to get some form of bowls in during the season.
Most people who stay are here with a purpose like attending a local wedding, 21st etc, so have their evenings planned. However, come the morning after a big night, and they are ready for a big brekky. Helen has just the ticket, ‘best’ brekky in
Please keep an eye out for future news as the COVID-19 situation unfolds further. Get well wishes to anyone not feeling quite as well as they should.
NAGAMBIE CRICKET CLUB
Everyone please make sure you keep yourself as safe and as healthy as possible by following the guidelines as set out by the government and health department.
NAGAMBIE BOWLS CLUB The AGM for the Nagambie Bowls Club was held last week. We welcome the new committee. President - Vicki Rei Vice President - Joe Gatusso Secretary - Treasurer Fiona Smith Membership enquiries to Fiona Smith ph. 0418 942 446. New season forecast to be 10th October 2020 subject to “CoronaVirus” requirements. Signed Kitty Jack Press Correspondent.
The club is holding its Annual General Meeting on Monday August 17 from 7.00 pm at the Recreation Reserve clubrooms. Covid 19 rules and social distancing will apply. All current and potential members are encouraged to attend. With the Covid 19 restrictions the starting date and format of the upcoming season is unknown at this stage. More details will be available after the Annual General Meeting of Cricket Shepparton on Monday August 24. For more information or to register an apology contact President Steve Brooks on 0418505784 or Secretary Mary Nolan 0438848288.
NAGAMBIE GOLF CLUB The Nagambie golf club mixed stableford event proved to be a great success with 10 mixed pairs tackling the course, another 12 pairs of men were also in action enjoying plenty of winter sunshine and a course with some extra growth and firmer conditions than previous weeks. The mixed event was won by Irene Keogh and David Love compiling 43 points with Keogh smashing drive after drive down the middle all day and producing some deft touch around the greens it was as though Love was along for the ride, but
“So what makes your brekky so good?” I innocently ask. “Well, stand back! We start with freshly squeezed fruit juice, sourced from the citrus trees in the garden. The ‘lemonade’ tree is a standout, with the sweet juice a real ‘day starter’, said Helen.
originated from, and so it was named. Helen and Dan’s gardening prowess has rubbed off on one of their children with their daughter running a successful landscaping business down Ocean Grove way. As I was talking in the garden with Helen, the winter sun was warming up the northern verandah, and I could imagine having an afternoon ‘aperitif ’ and enjoying the lovely surroundings.
“Bacon and eggs or scrambled eggs and salmon, with a ‘proper’ coffee are next. If you still have room there is thick toast with homemade jam,” added Helen. No lunch for me!
My question regarding Helen’s favourite plant was met with, “tree peony,” and my blank look led me over to the garden to see this little scrawny flowerless bush. Of course I had come at the wrong time of year, again, as most of the plants, like the business, are seasonal. As I looked around there was plenty of colour and the well laid out grounds still impressed. Back to the Peonies, they originated from China and are used for both medicine and ornamental purposes there.
Any garden is a labour of love and none so more than here at Roscrea. Did I mention that ‘Roscrea’ is a town in Ireland, where Daniel’s family
Well like all of us, Helen and Dan are hoping things get back to normal soon, and her big brekkies are back on the menu.
he did contribute with a birdie 2 on the difficult par three 3rd hole for 4 points his highlight of the day. The fancied pairing of Sally Bazely and Gary Bow finished runners up on 42 points, with Bazely claiming the nearest the pin on the hard to reach 3rd. The women were in fine form on the par three's with all four NTP's going off, Anne Burns playing a stunner onto the 8th, Annette Mills delirious by her effort on the 13th and 'Cracking' Karen Thompson coming close on the 16th.
early as possible with a calcutta happening after golf on the 9th of August, next week's competition will be a stroke monthly medal with D. Love on office duty and S. McCormick in the bar.
The men's event was somewhat a side show made up of everyone unable to get a mixed partner, the event was comprehensively won by Peter Davies and Alby Seenan with the day high 48 points, Peter Davies played the round of his season managing to be on the card 14 times, Seenan was not to be out done producing 11 points with the four holes he was able to get in. Runners up went to Shaun Bryant and Shane McCormick with what was reported to be a stock display producing a credible 41 points. The nearest the pins went to Peter Davies capping off a day out on the 3rd, Glen Evans shocked in finding the 8th, visiting player Paul Niebling pocketing the 13th and 'Bashing' Brad Thompson keeping up with mum taking out the 16th. A reminder to Nagambie golfers the Finnigan four ball will be played on the weekending of the 16th & 23rd of August and to please submit entries as
The August monthly medal had 32 players out on the course with fantastic winter conditions for golfers, the 'Bridesmaid' Shane McCormick had his day in the sun winning the medal with a 79-9-70 to win by one shot, McCormick's win was helped along with a eagle on the par 4 eleventh. Runner up with a round that could have been but was not went to Shaun Bryant with 81-10-71, Bryant failed to close out the final three holes of his round costing him the win. Third on the day went to club stalwart Barry Cryer with a surprisingly decent round of 96-25-71, Cryer saw the medal fly away with a wayward tee shot off the 12th tee much to the delight of his playing group, but it was a good effort for 'Bageye' trying to attain his first ever medal. The nearest the pin prizes went to Micheal LeDeux on the 13th and Dave Fullager on 16th. With stage 3 restrictions returning to regional Victoria we expect changes to the way we play golf going forward, I would ask all golfers to check email communications with regard to how we are going to proceed once the restrictions are in place, thanks very much.
16 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | ISSUE 455
ANY SYMPTOMS GET TESTED It’s important to get tested for coronavirus at the first sign of any symptom and stay home until you get your result. Getting tested means you keep yourself, your friends, family, workplace and your community safe. It’s not over yet.
Find out where to get tested visit vic.gov.au/CORONAVIRUS Authorised and published by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne