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Omeoshire Lions Club News Sheet Page 1
OMEO REGION
NEWS SHEET
22nd April 2015
400 printed
AN OMEOSHIRE LIONS CLUB PROJECT
SERVING ENSAY, SWIFTS CREEK, OMEO. BENAMBRA, DINNER PLAIN.
NEWSHEET ENQUIRIES:
Email: newsheet@omeo.org.au
Phone : 5159 1515 ….. www.omeo.org.au
Post: P.O. Box 182 Omeo 3898
Medical Services for Omeo Region
Please note if you need an ambulance ring 000
Doctor Lesley Cadzow will be at the Medical Centre
until Friday the 1st of May 2015
Omeo Medical Centre session times :
Monday
9.00am – 12.00pm 2.00pm – 5.30pm
Wednesday 9.00am – 12.00pm 2.00pm – 5.30pm
Thursday
9.00am – 12.00pm
Friday
9.00am – 12.00pm
Appointments can be made through Omeo Medical Centre
on 5159 0140 for Omeo Clinic. There will be AFTER HOURS
CLINICS held r egular ly most weekends on Sunday after noons/evenings, entry is via ODH Outpatients. For appointments
and specific time of clinics please call the Omeo Medical Centre
on 51590140 before 12 noon Friday, otherwise Omeo District
Health on 51590100. All outreach service appointments can
continue to be made through Swifts Creek Bush Nursing Centre
on 5159 4210 and Ensay Community Health Centre on
5157 3215. Session times as follows:Ensay CHC
Tuesday
10.00am– 12.00pm
Swifts Creek
Tuesday
1.00pm – 4.30pm
Thursday
2.00pm – 4.00pm
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OMEO GOLF CLUB LUCKY NUMBERS
10. Jack Morgan … Sandra McWilliams
5. Shelly King … Jo ( store )
SNAPDRAGON’S JOKE
Ms. Smith asked her Sunday School class to
draw pictures of their favorite Bible stories.
She was puzzled by Susie’s picture,
which showed four people on an airplane,
So she asked her which story
it was meant to represent.
"The Flight to Egypt ," was his reply.
Pointing at each figure, Ms. Smith said,
"That must be Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus.
But who's the fourth person?"
Susie said "Oh, that's Pontius – the pilot!"
District Diary
Wednesday 22nd
Omeo to Bright Bus Service depart ..8.30am ..arrive 11.00am
Bright to Omeo Bus Service depart..1.20pm . arrive 3.30pm
Gym Class Swifts Creek Hall ................... 5.00pm – 6.00pm
Karate Class Swifts Creek Hall ............................... 5.00pm
Thursday
23rd
Swifts Creek & Ensay Playgroup .............. 10.30 to 12.00pm
Omeo Opportunity Shop .............................. 12.30 to 3.30pm
Men’s Shed Open ......................................... 10.00 –2.00pm
Tech Savvy Seniors Shire 10.00am –12.30… 1.00 –3.30pm
Friday
24th
Omeo to Bright Bus Service depart ..8.30am ..arrive 11.00am
Bright to Omeo Bus Service depart..1.20pm . arrive 3.30pm
Joker Poker Benambra Hotel Jackpot ................. $1635.00
LifeBall Netball Courts Swifts Creek ..................... 11.00am
Rhyme Time at the Shire Offices ............. 10.30am-11.00am
Joker Poker Golden Age Jackpot ........................... $1088.00
Football Training …..Juniors 4.30pm …. ..... Seniors 6.30pm
Saturday 25th
ANZAC DAY Dawn Ser vice Omeo ............... 6.00am
ANZAC DAY Dawn Service Reedy Flat .......... 6.00am
ANZAC DAY March from Post Office .......... 10.45am
AA. meeting 1st Saturday of month, CFA rooms ....... 2.00pm
Omeo Opportunity Shop ............................... 12.30 –3.30pm
Catholic Church Mass Swifts Crk .................... 6.30pm
Sunday 26th
Catholic Church Mass Omeo ................................... 9.00am
Catholic Church Mass Benambra ................... . 11.00am
Anglican Church Holy Communion Ensay .............. 9.00am
Anglican Church Holy Communion Omeo ............ 11.00am
Uniting Church Communion Swifts Creek ............... 9.00am
Monday 27th
Omeo to Bright Bus Service depart ..8.30am ..arrive 11.00am
Bright to Omeo Bus Service depart..1.20pm . arrive 3.30pm
Tuesday 28th
Men’s Shed Open
.................... 10.00 –2.00pm
NB. At my age " Getting lucky" means walking
into a room and remembering what I came in there for.
Amicus.
Omeoshire Lions Club News Sheet Page 2
Packer’s
High Country Horse Riding
See some of Victoria’s remote high
country on horseback, from a few hours
to several days out on the High Plains.
Based at Anglers Rest, there are horses
and tracks to suit all standards of riders.
Bookings essential
www.horsetreks.com
hdpacker@bigpond.com
Phone : 5159 7241
SUBSCRIBERS PLEASE NOTE:
All articles for the Newssheet should be in by
12.00 noon on the Monday before publication.
Prices for Newssheet Ads are as follows :
Full Page A4 … $40.00
1/2 Page … $20.00
1/4 Page … $10.00
1/8 Page … $5.00
Please state what size ad you require
Phone/fax 5159 1515
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FoodWorks Omeo
Ph: 51591210
Fax: 51591448
Trading Hours
6.30am to 7.00pm Monday to Friday
6.30am to 6.00pm Saturday
8.00am to 6.00pm Sunday
* Extended Trading Hours During
Holiday Seasons.
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Gluten Free products available
Special orders welcome
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Contract Fencer
Omeo Region
Own design and self manufactured Gal
Steel Strainer and Stay Assemblies that Stay
two ways. No Dropping gates. Many fence
designs available to suit you needs using all
steel materials or a cheaper version with poly
droppers, all with or without electricity.
Contract prices available.
Contact Tim 5157 3355
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SWAN REACH LIME
Tim Lancaster
0427 046 956
AH/Fax 03 5157 1625
Email: sandytim@bigpond.com
BENAMBRA GENERAL STORE
and POST OFFICE
Family Owned and Operated Ph:51599209 Fax:51599261
Trading Hours
7:30am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday
8:00am to 4:00pm Saturday
9:00am to 4:00pm Sunday
Public Holidays as per Sunday hours
SELLING: Fuel (ULP/Diesel Winter Mix)– LPG –
Newspapers – Maps – Ice – Post Cards-Fishing Tackle –
Scrubbies – Slushies – Snacks/Drinks DVD Hire –
Machine Embroidery
Now agents for Elders Farm Supplies
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Omeoshire Lions Club News Sheet Page 3
Trees,
LANCASTERS EARTH PTY LTD
Gardens & Firewood.
Posi -Track
TONY : 51 599 350.. . 0423 512 426
WORKS WERE OTHERS CAN’T
AGRICULTURE & EARTHMOVING
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Hay Baling
Power Harrowing
Tip Truck
Chain Trenching
Augers
Slasher / Brushcutter
6 in 1 Angle tilt blade
CONTACT Brett Lancaster
0427 571 572
M.J.S.
OMEO EARTHWORKS
PTY LTD.
Give Marty, Neil or Rohan a call
to discuss your earthmoving needs.
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TRUCK & TRAILER
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EXCAVATOR
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BACKHOE
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BULLDOZER
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BOBCAT
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WATER CART
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FLOAT
Phone : 03 5159 1343
Mob : 0428 514 254
0427 593 898
admin@mjsomeo.com.au
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Insured, Licenced, ABN.
Qualified Reliable & Trustworthy
All Garden Maintenance :
From Trees to Weeds. Qualified
Tree Lopper / Climber.
Firewood. Cut to size & stacked
Yard Cleanups Rubbish Removal
Shed Cleanouts.
Gutter Cleaning
Holiday Garden & Pet Care
Xtra pair of hands
* If it isn’t written here *
just ask.
NO JOB TOO SMALL
Groups and Pension discounts.
Yes we will travel anywhere.
Quotes & Inquiries are Free.
Hairmoda
Located: Cuckoo Clock Shop,
Business Hours
Tuesday - Friday
9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm
“Mother’s Day is Sunday
10 May and we have a range of
customised gift packs for that
special Mum. Come in and see
what we have.”
. Gift Vouchers Available
For appointments
Phone : 5159 1667
Omeoshire Lions Club News Sheet Page 4
SWIFTS CREEK BUSH NURSING CENTRE INC.
Supported by funding from the Commonwealth and
Victorian Governments under the HACC program
WEEKLY UPDATE
Ladies, don’t forget your 2 yearly Pap smear.
Contact the Bush Nurse
to make an appointment now
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17 McMillan Street
EMAIL: swiftsckadmin@gha.net.au
PHONE: 03 5159 4361
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Omeo/Benambra
Football Netball Club
Social Events so far....May 9thLeigh Tomas, formerly of "Super Sonic", will
come and entertain us.
July 25th-Murder Mystery night-theme to be
announced… So keep these dates free, there
will be more to come, everyone welcome.
. Remember Thursday night teas have started
again as well! Come along for a nice
home cook meal and good company.
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Maureen’s
Mobile Massage
Qualified Masseur - Sports & Relaxation
Available, in Omeo or Mobile
Sundays Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays
Afternoons & Evenings
By Appointment
Please Phone Maureen : 0488 088 267
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FOR SALE
VS Commodore
Acclaim Automatic
275,744 klm. goes well.
V.G. Condition Rego-Feb 2015
Service books available.
As is $2000.00 o.n.o.
Phone : 0427 491 220
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SnoGum Accounts & Books
555 High ForestRoad Omeo,
ph 0432 715 511
PLEASE NOTE
THAT OMEO RURAL
WILL BE CLOSED SATURDAY
THE 25th OF APRIL
ANZAC DAY.
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OMEO RODEO
A general meeting of Omeo Rodeo
Association Inc will be held on Sunday
3 May at 2:00 pm at the Omeo
Rec Reserve All interested persons
invited to attend and give feedback on
the recent rodeo.
Further info: John Stubbs – Secretary
0427 003 157
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OMEO RODEO
ASSOCIATION
ARE YOU PAYING ACCOUNTANT’S RATES FOR
BOOKKEEPER’S SKILLS?
Get your Accounts ready for year end at an affordable rate.
Bookkeeping and accounts prepared at a reasonable rate.
Let SnoGum do your Accounts & Books At SnoGum,
I am familiar with bookkeeping and accounts programs
Quick Books, MYOB, Excel, and many others, or you may
want a system that is custom made for your business.
We can explore the options that would be right for you.
Call Beck today on 0432 715 511 and discuss how
SnoGum Accounts & Books can help you.
Would the persons who
collected our road side signs
between Omeo
and Dinner Plain please advise
where we can collect them from please.
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Omeoshire Lions Club News Sheet Page 5
Anzac Day
Saturday 25th April
Omeo District Health would like
to thank everyone who supported
the ODH Easter Raffle 2015.
ODH raised $350.00 towards
supporting activities for residents of Lewington House.
The Raffle was drawn on Easter
Sunday 5th April 2015.
Congratulations to the winner:
1st Prize Coleen Thomas
Many special thanks to everyone
who donated goods to the Easter
hamper, and to
those who helped out.
ANZAC DAY SERVICES
IN THE ENSAY AND
SWIFTS CREEK AREA
An ANZAC Day service will not be held at
the Swifts Creek Cenotaph this year.
ANZAC Day services on Saturday
25th April 2015 will be held:
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Dawn Service 6.00am at Reedy Flat,
Hammonds Road off Reedy Creek Road
via Ensay (follow signs from
Little River Inn Ensay).
● 11.00am Service at the Ensay Cenotaph on
the Great Alpine Road, Ensay.
Ph 0419387788 Russell Adams President
Ensay/Swifts Creek RSL Sub-Branch
Ph (03) 51594584 Secretary Ensay/Swifts
Creek RSL Sub Branch
Dawn Service 6.00am
sharp Omeo Cenotaph
Followed by Breakfast at the Golden Age Hotel
Gold Coin Donation
Small commemorative service
and wreath laying
Soldiers Memorial Bridge Cassilis
Road Omeo
8.00 – 8.15
March - assemble Omeo
Post Office 10.45am
For cenotaph service 11.00am
Following service refreshments and
small display Soldiers Memorial Hall
Any queries Tessa 5150 1438
Peter 5159 1646
Community Gym UPDATE
Earn Your Burn’ Fitness Class
Please note that there are no classes running between
22nd April and 23rd May.
Classes will recommence Wednesday 27th May.
Want to Join the Gym
Memberships to both Omeo and Swifts Creek are
available from Omeo District Health.
Gym operating hours:
Omeo: 6am-8pm Daily
Swifts Creek: 6am-11am and 4pm-8pm Daily.
Memberships Fees: 3months= $50.00; 6 months =
$100.00; 12 months= $200.00
New members will incur a $20.00 Assessment Fee.
FREE Functional Fitness Assessments for Seniors
(60+)
Memberships include: An initial assessment,
Induction orientation, Individual program and Access
to gym facilities and classes both in Omeo
and Swifts Creek.
To join or to find our more please contact
Omeo District Health Reception on 51590100.
Omeoshire Lions Club News Sheet Page 6
OMEO RODEO ASSOCIATION INC
The Committee would like to thank all those who assisted to make our
2015 Rodeo such a great event. Firstly our sponsors
Irelands Angus ,Lion (Brewers of XXXX and Hahn Premium Light) Hilltop Hotel, Golden Age Hotel, Tambo Valley Race Club, Foodworks Omeo, Omeo High Plains Bakery,
Roche Transport, 3NE/EdgeFM,, Brown Wigg ,Elders Bairnsdale,
Gascoines of Gippsland, Omeo Caravan Park, Omeo Motel, Omeo Rural & Hardware
Supplies, Sharp Fulllgrabe, Independence Group NL, Tambo Waste, Ancare, Norton
Gates, Gippsland Treated Pine, Agricon, Merial, Dwyers, Cranes Asphalting,
B & J Crane, Mawarra Herefords, East Gippsland Shire Council
There were many who helped us get the arena ready, especially Simon Lawlor,
PJ McCoy and Darcy Fitzgerald. Thank you. Thank you to the helpers on the day,
Matt Mason & the Bar Staff, Carol Faithful and the girls in the Hut, Yvonne & the Ticket
Box staff ,and the helpers from the Rec Reserve Team for again looking after our BBQ ,
All the stock handlers, Peter Smith and Ron Connley for transporting the stock, Marty
Smith for the water tanker, Sue and Danni Murphy in the office, Thank you to Terry for
providing the alcohol and thank you to Dick Faithful for the use of the cool room.
Thank you to Hilly for sharing the yards with us. I am sure there are others who we have
missed – our apologies, and a big thank you.
The Committee Omeo Rodeo Association Inc
Sorry but due to an email problem this thankyou was omitted last week…. Ed
Great Alpine Gallery
Swifts Creek
PRINT WORKSHOP
AND ARTIST STUDIO TOUR
(f)route STUDIO TOURS Swifts Creek
Ensay Cassilis….All day hands on print and
drawing workshops and studio visits
BOOK NOW 23-26 April 2015
Take a 3 night/4 day journey of art and
fruit working hands on in the Ensay hills,
led by passionate local artists. Visit the
homes and studios of 5 artists. Visit the
winery and enjoy local cider and eat well.
Sunday 26th April come and be part of the
(f)route breakfast at the historic Cassilis
Cemetery sharing with locals, artists and
fruitists.
ENQUIRIES AND BOOKINGS
Andrea Lane 0438 352 370
email: core@froute.com.au
To whom it may concern
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SCRUBBY CREEK
Property and private road
will be closed for the next
month due to a Gathering
being held on the property
of the ‘Rainbow Tribe‘
about 150 people.
The road through
Scrubby Creek is not a
public road but only a road
of convenience through
private land.
Regards Trevor….
Omeoshire Lions Club News Sheet Page 7
Omeo Medical Centre-Doctors Roster 2015
April
1st April-1st May
Dr Lesley Cadzow
May
Dr Bernie Moore
3rd-8th May3
Dr Jim McDonald
10th-22nd May
Dr Clare Roczniok
24th May-31st May
June
Dr Clare Roczniok
1st June-19th June
Dr Quentin Miles
21st June-26th June
Dr Liz Wearne
28th June-30th June
August
Dr Prem Sirbadhoo
1st Aug-21st Aug
Dr Tim Watford
23rd Aug-28th Aug
September
Dr Jenny Schlager
30th Aug-4th Sept
Dr Liz Wearne
6th Sept-11th Sept
Dr Jenny Schlager
13th Sept-18th Sept
Dr David Appleton
2oth Sept-2nd Oct
November
Dr Jenny Schlager
1st Nov-6th Nov
Dr David Appleton
8th Nov-13th Nov
Dr Jim McDonald
15th Nov-20th Nov
Dr Jenny Schlager
22nd Nov-27th Nov
December
Dr Tim Watford
29th Nov-4th Dec
Dr Bernie Moore
6th Dec-11th Dec
Dr Jenny Schlager
13th Dec-18th Dec
Doctor to be advised
20th Dec-31st Dec
Omeoshire Lions Club News Sheet Page 8
Mothers Day - Kids Competition
Sunday 10th May
From 9.00 to 11.00am at the Livingstone Park pool
Prizes & Games
Weigh in fish at the Club Rooms by 12.00pm
Free Roast Lunch for Mothers Day
BEST OF ANGLING LUCK!
Tech Savvy Seniors Thursday, 23 April 2015 at the Omeo Library
· Introduction to email part 3
10.00am – 12.30pm
This workshop explains how to use attachments, how to use online folders to organise your email
library, and how to keep a copy of emails you’ve sent as well as received. You’ll also learn some
tips to help you avoid junk mail and protect your privacy online.
· Introduction to social media part 2
1.00pm – 3.30pm
In this workshop we’ll walk through the process for setting up profiles in Facebook, Google
and Twitter. When it’s done, you’ll have set up accounts in each of these social media services.
We’ll also talk you through the issue of protecting your privacy while using these services.
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The film we will be showing at the Omeo Library in April is Pride.
Pride is a comedy/drama movie based on true events during the 1984 British miners’ strike.
A group of lesbian and gay activists raised money to help affected families in the Welsh village
of Onllwyn. The film has been described as "dry, surprising, compassionate, politically savvy
and emotionally rewarding.”
Tuesday 28 April
Omeo Service Centre
2.00 pm – 4.15 pm
Bookings essential. Phone 5159 1455
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WHAT
A display presented by Omeo Historical Society to
remember all who served but focussing on those from the
Shire of Omeo who did not return.
Local memorabilia along with information and audio visual
display created with assistance from the districts school
children.
WHERE
At the Omeo Courthouse
WHEN
$
Each day during April 2015.
Open daily from 10 am to 2 pm.
Open at any time by arrangement.
Call Omeo Historical Society 51591515.