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TOUCHLESS TRIAGE KIOSK SCREENING TRIAL FOR COVID-19 UNDERWAY AT NAGAMBIE HEALTHCARE Melbourne based technology solution provider Elenium Automation has implemented a multi-functional health screening device for COVID-19 and other potential illnesses with Nagambie HealthCare. The world-first touchless triage kiosk, developed in Tullamarine, Victoria in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), enables Nagambie HealthCare employees, visitors and contractors to quickly and effortlessly self-assess their vital health signs, including temperature, respiratory and heart rates at a safe distance before permitted entry. During the Trial, if a health sign concern is detected the kiosk will immediately link the user via a video call to a Triage Nurse for further assessment. This eliminates contact between staff and visitors during the process and will see the user in this incidence avoid entry into the Nagambie
HealthCare precinct. Nagambie HealthCare is a community owned health service which jointly operates a hospital, aged care and medical centre in Nagambie. Speaking at the technology’s launch, Nagambie HealthCare CEO and Director of Nursing Ms Bronwyn Beadle said Nagambie was a perfect place for the Trial. “As a rural health and aged care facility we have ensured a focus on maintaining restricted visits as opposed to ‘lockdown’ which has created significant resource challenges in screening all those who access our services. To enable this restriction, we have created a single user entry and exit for care recipients, employees and visitors with sizable movements through our doors each day,” Ms Beadle said. “The technology in the kiosk will markedly reduce the resources required to undertake screening and will enable us to trial the
assessment and triaging of people entering our facility during its round-the- clock operation. It is such an innovative and exciting opportunity for us as a rural health service, with an enormous potential public health benefit and added peace of mind for our employees, in-patients and more importantly our residents.” Elenium Automation CEO Aaron Hornlimann said the location of the kiosk within Nagambie HealthCare was an excellent destination to effectively monitor the intersection of public health provision, patient supervision and triaging staff and visitors with the technology to maintain a COVID-19 free environment. Mr Hornlimann said the solution would lay the basis for hospital and aged care facilities to explore future take-up of the low-cost, efficient and self-managed technology. “We will recover from COVID-19, but circumstances will not remain the same and increased attention to effective and efficient health screening will be
increasingly sought after. The kiosk’s touchless detection screening technology is adaptable, well suited to the times and applicable to different controlled access settings in addition to medical and aviation environments,” Mr Hornlimann said Elenium’s patent pending technology has been developed in partnership with Amazon Web Services and is part of a broader solution the Melbourne-based technology provider has developed in response to the COVID-19 virus. Technology used in the Nagambie HealthCare trial includes: t 5PVDIMFTT DPOUSPM PG B EFWJDF VTJOH WPJDF recognition t 5PVDIMFTT DPOUSPM PG B EFWJDF VTJOH IFBE movement control t 5PVDIMFTT WJUBM TJHO EFUFDUJPO JODMVEJOH temperature, respiratory and heart rates t 7JEFP MJOLJOH UIF LJPTL VTFS UP UIF Nagambie HealthCare on-duty triage nurse.
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SURGE IN ROAD TRIPS IS ALL IN THE DATA SAYS CAMPERMATE Australia’s number one road travel experience app says a strong rise in road travel awaits The CamperMate app, Australia’s number one road travel experience app, with almost 2 million users, is demonstrating how a strong and immediate take-up in future travel for day trips and anticipated future overnight stays is set to occur as we safely navigate out from the COVID-19 pandemic.
growth rate in users of the App is very clear to us and demonstrates there are genuine green shoots in the road back for tourism,” Mr Baker said. “Our rapidly increasing numbers of users of the CamperMate app highlights that many people are planning to embrace road trips ahead of the Queen’s Birthday holiday weekend and into the winter break for schools. “This is an exciting prospect for our regional visitor hot spots, now further encouraged by
travel again. He said in the few short weeks during February - between when the horrendous bushfires came under control and the onset of COVID-19 - CamperMate’s strong data insights showed many Australians were quickly driving back into and through our regions. They also over-prolonged their stay in many places against trend – a sign we anticipate could be repeated based on the anticipated pent up demand for local travel in a COVID Safe economy.
It is well proven Australians love to travel and holiday – even for a day trip or short break. And the forced shutdown of domestic and international travel, the right thing to do to support the public health response to coronavirus, has made us more cautious and community minded during this time.
destination performance. It has become an information tool feeding into government and industry planning on both sides of the Tasman. This includes monitoring tourist and visitor volumes and strategically assessing activity within road and park networks. “CamperMate possesses an innovative new in-trip booking platform for thousands of accommodation and experience options, including offers in caravan and recreational parks, as well as providing real-time updates on any travel warnings or closed areas in-journey. CamperMate helps makes a good
Respected and senior tourism leader, CamperMate CEO Nick Baker, said the rapidly developing green shoots now occurring with the CamperMate road travel experience app, closely correlate with predicted pent up demand for get-on-theroad and travel activity across our country and which is predicted in the weeks ahead. Mr Baker said CamperMate’s surge in users over the month of May, a compound growth of at least 140 percent each week, is exciting news and a real-life indicator for more positive times ahead for our beleaguered tourism businesses, regional centres and our great cities which are desperately ready to welcome people back. “Last week our CamperMate App was downloaded by 5000 new users! This is a fraction of what we usually see when tourism is fully firing. But the current triple digit
the latest State Government announcements such as in NSW and South Australia, to encourage people to get back out there!” The former senior executive of Tourism Australia and Voyages and CEO of Red Balloon said CamperMate’s App performance numbers paint a realistic picture of how and when people will embrace the chance to
“At CamperMate we predict this will again become the case as authorities make clear further easings of restrictions and encouragement of initially local and intrastate travel,” Mr Baker said. Mr Baker said since CamperMate’s inception it has been a strong supporter and partner of industry with its strong data insights well reflecting road trip travel activity and
trip great,” Mr Baker said. The CamperMate app is available to download free on IOS and Android devices and is supported by leaders in the Australian and New Zealand caravan and RV industry including Jayco and Discovery Parks Australia.
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Infrastructure Development Engineer - Full Time, Ongoing - Band 7, $82,867 annually plus superannuation Strathbogie Shire Council is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Development Engineer to join our Assets Planning team. The role provides engineering expertise in subdivisional developments, including drafting engineering conditions on planning permits, FKHFNLQJ GHVLJQ SODQV DQG FRPSOHWLQJ FHUWL¿FDWLRQ DQG FRPSOLDQFH documentation. 2XU LGHDO FDQGLGDWH ZLOO KROG ERWK WHUWLDU\ TXDOL¿FDWLRQV LQ &LYLO Engineering and membership of Institute of Engineers Australia, and have demonstrated experience with subdivisional development. Experience with CAD products and HRC-RAS and MUSIC modelling software would also be highly desirable. For further information about this position, please contact Uwe Paffrath, Manager Asset Planning on 5795 0000. To apply, please submit a cover letter, current resume and a response to the key selection criteria found in the position description toinfo@strathbogie.vic.gov.au. The position description is available on Council?s website. Applications close 9am, Monday 15 June 2020
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AWARDS AND RATINGS LIFT SPIRITS AT MITCHELTON In sharing some positive news from Mitchelton, the team have been thrilled with recent awards and ratings across the Heathcote Shiraz Luxury Collection of wines to lift spirits at the winery. A five-star rating from Winestate Magazine for the 2017 Toolleen Single Vineyard Heathcote Shiraz and 96-point Halliday ratings across the 2017 Mitchelton Estate Grown Heathcote Shiraz and inaugural release of the 2017 Spring Single Block Heathcote Shiraz have been well received. Last month, Halliday Wine Companion listed Heathcote as one of the most-searched wine regions of the past 12 months. With 20 hectares of Shiraz plantings at the estate owned vineyard in Heathcote, Mitchelton's passion for this emerging wine region, and crafting world class Shiraz has been acknowledged by the recent ratings on these Heathcote Shiraz wines. "Sense of place is an idea in Australia still in its infancy. This journey for Mitchelton starts with our estate Toolleen vineyard in Heathcote which occupies a unique parcel of Cambrian soil. The release of our 2017 Heathcote Shiraz Luxury Collection reinforces Mitchelton's commitment to the pursuit of wine excellence and impeccable quality” said Chief Winemaker, Andrew Santarossa. Last month, Mitchelton was also rated Best Additional Cellar Door Experience (Gallery of Aboriginal Art) and Best Accommodation for the Nagambie Lakes / Strathbogie Ranges region in the Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine, Australia’s Best Cellar Door Awards. The team look forward to welcoming visitors back to the beauty, serenity and calm of the Estate and delivering unique and memorable experiences when the time is right.
BAKER OWNERS WELCOME REPRIEVE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC depend very much on what businesses tell us as we want to provide this relief in a practical sense to ensure it has the biggest impact.”
have been working at the back and front of house seven days a week.” She said the introduction of the Jobkeeper allowance also benefitted the business. “We have been able to keep everyone employed and now that the Jobkeeper allowance is here we will be able to get staff back and pay them,” she said.
In response to the strain on businesses, Strathbogie Shire Council has waived registered premises fees for 2020 and 2021.
Council also extended rate instalment due dates and is not charging interest on any overdue/outstanding interest on accounts for the period from 1 April 2020 to 30 September 2020. Mrs Mawson said the waiving of the registered business fees has been welcomed. “This is just fantastic, and we really appreciate the help, this will give us a $500 reprieve each year,” Mrs Mawson said.
Mayor Cr Amanda McClaren said this was part of COVID-19 initiatives put forward by Council in recognition of the financial strain on businesses.
“It is great Council is looking after the businesses because everyone is just winging it right now and we don’t know what is ahead with this pandemic.”
“So many businesses have been forced to either close or adjust their business model in this time of crisis and I know both myself and my fellow Councillors have been told of the financial pain our businesses are going through,” she said.
Mrs Mawson said the Bakery Café relied heavily on the travellers coming off the Hume Highway to eat.
THE team at Mawson’s Bakery Café in Euroa has welcomed the waiving of its registered premises fees in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gayle Mawson and her husband David have run the Bakery Cafe for more than six years and said their turnover has gone down by 60 per cent due to the pandemic.
“We have recognised this in our 202021 Council Budget, currently out for community consultation, where we have proposed up to $320,000 of financial relief for businesses. “The exact shape of this support will
“We are normally six-deep at the counter and the outside area is really busy,” she said. “Because people can’t travel, we don’t have travellers coming off the highway and we are relying on locals for all our business. “We have had to reduce our hours and also let go of all of our front of house staff. “Myself and my husband and three bakers
Mrs Mawson said COVID-19 had also forced the business to diversify. “We have started to do online ordering as well as deliveries in response to the pandemic,” she said. “We have also started making up packs that can consist of a family meat pie, milk, bread and biscuits or a pack for the elderly which can be half a loaf of bread, a small milk and maybe some Anzac biscuits.” “These have been really popular because people can order and pay for them over the phone and they can be delivered. “Coffee has also been something that has been popular and we have been delivering that as well. “It’s all about riding this out together so we appreciate all the help we get from Council and locals.”
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STRATHBOGIE SHIRE COUNCIL COUNCIL PLAN 2017 – 2021 (2020 REVIEW) DRAFT BUDGET 2020-21
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The total amount projected to be borrowed as at 30 June 2020 will be $368,000 (loans outstanding 30 June 2020) The total amount proposed to be borrowed during 2020-21 is $5,000,000 The total amount projected to be redeemed during 2020-21 is $81,000 (principal to be repaid) The projected total amount of borrowings at 30 June 2021 is $5,287,000 (loans outstanding 30 June 2021) The projected cost of servicing the borrowings during 2020-21 is $20,000 loan interest The proposed differential general rates to be levied by Council will be determined by multiplying the Capital Improved Value of each category of rateable land by the rate in the dollar as indicated below:
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Filling out the online form at https://tinyurl.com/yaocyl5n Sending an email to info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au :ULWLQJ D OHWWHU DGGUHVVHG WR &KLHI ([HFXWLYH 2IÂżFHU 6WUDWKERJLH 6KLUH &RXQFLO 32 %R[ (XURD
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ANGLICAN PARISH OF CENTRAL GOULBURN Dear all, I come with this update bringing good and bad news. The good news, of course, is that restrictions are being lifted somewhat, and we are closer to being able to meet together in the church and share worship. The bad news is that we are still a few weeks away. I have had discussions with our Bishop Clarence Bester, as have all priests in the diocese and extensive discussions with our Parish Council, all relating to how we can meet together, and still conform with the requirements of the Australian and Victorian Governments, the Anglican Insurance and Risk Services and the Wangaratta Diocese. As you might imagine, there are very tight regulations about how we might join in worship, and how we would conduct our services of worship, including strict restrictions on the number of persons allowed in the building at any one time. With all this in mind and with the very strict restrictions placed at the moment, we believe that we should wait to “come back to church� until the Stage 3 restrictions are lifted, and Stage 2 implemented. We hope that this will enable us to return on or about the 7th June. I am sorry that we are not able to worship in the church yet, but we have taken the decision to wait, for the best of reasons and whilst it is disappointing, the end of all this is in sight. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions. The best number is 0477 921 111. God Bless, Richard
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The parish folk from the Presbyterian Church in Nagambie, Seymour and Yea are in mourning for one of their beloved members - Michelle Beaumont. Our joint church community offers condolences to her family, husband Peter, and son Bradley and daughter Sarah. Michelle was only 52 when she passed away recently after a short battle with cancer. Sympathy also goes to her friends and fellow members of the Seymour Women’s shed that she was a co-founder of a few years ago with Amanda Wood and committee members Bonnie Purbrick, Beryl Pallot and Dale Sheahan and others. She was an active organiser of many of their activities. She was loved by the ladies
from the Special adult group and her fellow committee members from Avenal and Yea and her church friends. She will be sadly missed. May she rest in peace.
Pictured: VALE Michelle Beaumont (left) with Amanda Wood. Co-founders of “The Shed� in Seymour Presbyterian church hall in 2016.
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TAHBILK WINERY CELEBRATES ITS
160TH ANNIVERSARY Tahbilk winery was established in 1860 and this year celebrates its 160th anniversary.
Originally established by a group of Melbourne businessmen who planted grape vines for winemaking, Mulberry trees for a silk industry and olive trees. The vines thrived and the wine was well received. Business grew quickly and by the 1880’s Tahbilk was the third largest winery in the colony. During the 1880’s the buildings were expanded and the iconic French provincial tower that symbolises Tahbilk was added to the Southern end of the winery building. Fortunes turn and a combination of pestilence (phylloxera), wars, and depressions lead to Tahbilk’s decline, although it never stopped growing grapes and making wine. In 1925 the business was purchased by Reginald Purbrick who intended to subdivide
the land, selling parcels to farmers to graze cows and build a milk processing plant. Reginald’s son, Eric, convinced his father to put that plan aside and resurrect the winery business.
Reginald agreed but on the condition that Eric ran the business. After Eric completed his studies in England he came to Australia in 1931 and as is said the rest is history. The Purbrick family retain ownership of Tahbilk, with fourth generation Alister at the helm. Alister’s daughter, Hayley, is also actively involved in the running of the business. With Tahbilk’s reputation and history, it would be easy to rest of those foundations. But that is not the case with the Purbrick family.
Environmentally conscious long before it was fashionable, decisions were made to rejuvenate sections of land around the Tabilk Lagoons to create native habitat wetlands. Non indigenous flora was removed and the area seeded with trees that were native in the area.
The project took 10 years and was completed in 2005. Tahbilk is one of the first wineries in the world to be accredited carbon neutral, achieved through a combination of work practice reform (think less diesel usage), reforesting land, solar power generation and, as machinery is replaced, choosing more energy efficient replacements. The vineyards are undergoing changes in practices to ‘organic’ methods and within two years the first of those will be certified as organic. Similarly in the winery the winemaking team
are trialling plant based fining agents so that the wines can be vegan friendly. A lot of effort is going into these trails to ensure that the quality and character of Tahbilk’s wines are not altered through use of these fining agents. Celebrations to mark the 160th anniversary had been planned but, with the current COVID-19 restrictions, those have been put on hold until we can all enjoy freedom of movement and gathering again. From June 1, the Wetland View Restaurant will be reopening under the guideline of a maximum capacity of 20 people. We recommend booking and consider that essential to guarantee a place, especially on weekends. Currently tastings at Cellar Door are not allowed and we do not have any guidance on when that will change.
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CLEAN ENERGY BOOST TO CREATE JOBS AND SAVE MONEY IN NORTHERN VICTORIA The Victorian Government is powering communities through local renewable energy projects that promote regional investment, create jobs, and help lower electricity costs and greenhouse gas emissions. Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes announced the latest round of funding for the New Energy Jobs Fund (NEJF). The NEJF makes $1 million in grants available to fund local projects in regional Victoria that encourage more communityowned renewables and create more environmental, economic and employment opportunities. This round will offer grants that support community groups in Northern Victoria to develop renewable energy projects with a potential to grow local jobs in Victoria’s regions. “We’re putting the power back in the hands of our communities. This will create more local jobs across Northern Victoria,” said Minister Symes. These projects will help deliver on the Regional Renewable Energy Roadmaps released today, which identify local renewable energy potential across the Gippsland, Loddon Mallee, Grampians, Hume and Barwon South West regions. Communities wanting to harness the benefits of renewable energy can learn from the experiences of Community Power Hubs. The Hubs were part of a recently completed pilot program, co-funded by Sustainability Victoria, that supported community-owned and operated energy projects. “Victoria’s regional areas are leading the charge with renewable energy. There is so much momentum across Northern Victoria, because we are seeing the benefits of this technology and the local jobs it creates,” said Minister Symes. The Community Power Hubs operated in Ballarat, Bendigo and the Latrobe Valley across 15 projects. They worked with 200 businesses, created local employment opportunities and produced an economic impact of $11 million. Applications for Round 5 of the NEJF close on 18 June. Find out more or submit an application at energy.vic.gov.au/renewableenergy/community-energy.
MUSHROOM WARNING ISSUED Strathbogie Shire residents are being warned not to eat mushrooms that have been appearing in gardens around Victoria for fear they could be the poisonous Death Cap or Yellow-staining mushrooms. The recent heavy rain throughout the state has seen an increase in the number of the deadly mushrooms, as well as a rise in the number of poisonings. Dr Tianming Wang from the Violet Town Medical Centre warned residents to never eat food they cannot identify. He said people who were poisoned by the mushrooms would show symptoms such as stomach cramping and shortness of breath, with mushroom poisoning causing the cutting off of blood supply and even death. “We would say to people not to eat things they find and anything they don’t know what it is,” he said.
POLICE BEAT In an effort at tackling stock thefts in the area, Nagambie Police are asking anyone who sees any stock on the road, or in situations that seem a little suspicious, to call police in the first instance. If police are in the area they’ll attend and assess as to whether or not a crime is being committed. Stock movements and sightings along
He said there was an antidote to treat mushroom poisoning, but treatment needed to begin immediately after the mushroom was eaten.
Strathbogie Shire Mayor Cr Amanda McClaren acknowledged that with the recent rainfall there has been an increase in mushrooms and fungi growing throughout the municipality. She urged residents not to harvest and to dispose of any mushrooms they found growing in their gardens and do not harvest mushrooms from public spaces. “Unless you are an expert in identifying these mushrooms, it is not worth the risk in consuming them,” she said. “The risks are significant, and we have been informed of some serious poisonings that have occurred throughout the state. “Eating just one of these mushrooms can kill an adult.”
roadways do eventually come to police attention via social media, but often it is hours after the sighting. If a large amount of sheep are seen unattended on a roadway, or otherwise causing a hazard to traffic, always call 000 in the first instance. Nagambie Police are asking anyone with information about a burglary committed at the Nagambie Golf Club to come forward. On the night of the 15th of May, unknown offenders have broken into the Nagambie Golf Club and caused a substantial amount
Cr McClaren said residents should also be vigilant with pets particularly dogs who might ingest the mushrooms. “If you are taking your dog for a walk around the shire or notice any mushrooms in your own backyard, it is best to dispose of them in a safe way to protect animals as well.” She said there was no home test available to ascertain whether mushrooms were safe to eat and that cooking, peeling or drying them would not remove the poison. “We would advise our residents to only eat mushrooms that are purchased from a supermarket, fruit and vegetable stall or reputable source,” she said. “They might look delicious popping up in gardens and wild spaces, but it is simply not worth the risk. We would advise anyone who believes they might have ingested one to seek medical attention immediately and if you think your pet has eaten one to visit the vet as soon as possible.”
of damage. It appears as though very little if anything was stolen, however a fair bit of senseless damage was caused to the inside of the club rooms. Both Golf Club members and Police are very disappointed that this senseless crime occurred, especially with the re-opening of the club after the COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. Police are asking anyone with any information which may assist in identifying those responsible to call the Nagambie Police or Crime Stoppers.
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NAGAMBIE GOLF CLUB NEWS - WHERE BACK After a long, forced break, due to the Covid-19 isolation restrictions, Golf is back on the agenda. First of all this would not be possible if it wasn't for all the volunteers, who diligently kept working on the course, whilst strictly adhering to all the Safe Distancing Rules. If it was not for all the people behind the scenes, we would not be out there playing as soon as the restrictions had been eased. THANK YOU. And we must spare a thought for the committee members who had to plough through document after document and update after update and set in place the new changed playing rules and conditions. So our Golf game changes in accordance with strict Social Distancing Rules as determined by both the Federal and State Governments. But, where back, doing what
people who suffered ‘disabilities’ went on to have amazing lives and how they used the restrictions placed on them in positive and innovative ways. I explained to the girls that they too could develop new ways of doing things, perhaps, finding new hobbies, but stressed that they should strive for their goals. I told them that it was ok to be scared and feel lonely, but, iterated that they should reach out to family and friends and keep in touch, for their own sakes as well as others and also how much they were loved. Yes, we were all in the same boat, but it was how we were going to ride the waves, which would eventually count. Great words of advice? I am glad that I am a ‘do what I say, not what I do’ type personality. I, in fact have achieved little over the isolation period. I have managed to do a bit more gardening, more cooking and read a couple of books, not as much as I set my own goals to achieve. I had so much more spare time on my hands, I couldn’t go shopping where and when I wished to, no Golf, Pilates, coffee with friends. Fridays at The Top and Saturday evenings at Zephyrs with family and friends for drinks and a meal or some entertainment, that was all out. No Easter celebrations with the family, the girls couldn’t come up for the school holidays and friends and family couldn’t come and stay on weekends. Yes, I had plenty of free time. My main aim was to continue writing my dad’s memoirs. I haven’t done it. I began to realize, I am quite good at doing little
we love to do. In compliance with new rules, on Wednesday 13th May, Competition began although the weather was cold,wet and dull it did not dampen the spirits of 7 players (at this stage men and women are welcome at all club competitions) who had booked in to resume playing. Jeremy Ezard was the winner for the day with 33 points. Because of the new regulations which are subject to change with any updates, all Golfers who wish to play must pre book with one of the Committee Members.
AVENEL BOWLS CLUB In line with advice from the Chief Health Officer and the Victorian Government, Avenel Bowls Club has been closed since late March. Last Tuesday saw stage one of the easing of restrictions occur allowing for the green to be open for members use. There are very strict guidelines to be
or nothing. I found myself doing more crosswords, puzzles and brain training exercise. Yes, this was good for me, but not what I initially set out to achieve. I also found myself visiting social media sites more often. With all the doom and gloom, it was nice to share time with friends on Face book, Messenger, Face time and many more apps. that were available. I enjoyed the many jokes shared and the music clips that were plentiful and I was often able to have a good laugh. I am also lucky enough to have some family that live in Nagambie, so I could walk past their house and wave to the kids, blow kisses and the like. I also walked the dog twice daily and met other people out on walks often stopping to have a chat. I was lucky. I spared a thought for those who were less lucky than I, imagine being alone, or in a small high rise flat trying to home school several children, I felt for them. I was also lucky, none of my family lost employment during these stressful times. But, how lucky was I? Where else would I rather be isolated at than Nagambie? I felt safe and quite relaxed in Nagambie. We have an amazing community here. Without hesitation, fractions of the Community reached out to those in need. Our lovely Nagambie Lakes Community House made massive changes to their everyday roles. I belong to the Writing group and we usually meet on the Second Tuesday of the month, but due to restrictions this could not be done. So, like many of the groups which frequent the
House other measures of communication were put into place. I really enjoyed the Newsletters and the Facebook and email contacts that we were able to access. The idea of sharing the works of the garden group, art, quilting group to name just a few, on social media was exhilarating, so many talented people live here. Now, the restrictions are easing. I can’t wait to be able to see in the flesh, friends and family, witness their eyes, their body language, their smiles without that slight hesitation when on communication sites See you all soon, stay safe.Thanks Nagambie, I love you.
Karyn and Des Thompson.
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Rob, Grace and Archie who had birthdays in April, and the infamous Toyboy who blew out the candles in May.
The clubhouse will remain closed until advice is received from the authorities regarding the easing of the restrictions for pubs and clubs. The easing of group numbers also allowed for a board meeting to be held. Last Saturday the board met for probably the first time ever outside in the warm Autumnal sunshine. Under discussion was a date for the AGM. At the moment with group numbers restricted to ten people outside it is not possible to hold the AGM. If/when the state government eases this restriction all members will be notified.
NAGAMBIE RSL Greetings to everyone from the president, hoping you are well at this time. We will be opening the Social Club on Thursday 4th June at 1:00pm. At the time of writing there will be a limit of 10 people allowed to enter, plus social distancing must be adhered to. See you there. To our committee members, we will be having a meeting on Tuesday June 23rd at 4:30pm. Stay well everyone.
To all members, stay healthy, stay safe and keep informed. Hopefully normality will return in time for the 2020/21 season. Meanwhile, happy belated birthday wishes
Larry King - President
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