14 th January 2015

OMEO REGION
NEWS SHEET
Omeoshire Lions Club News Sheet Page 1
AN OMEOSHIRE LIONS CLUB PROJECT
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14 January 2015
400 printed
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 Rebecca Kerr will be at the Medical Centre
until Friday the 23rdof January 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
afternoons/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
33. Megan & Raggsy .. Cate Spencer
41. Cheryl Crossley .. Not sold
SNAPDRAGON’S JOKE
For those of you who watch what you eat, here's the final
word on nutrition and health.
1. The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart
attacks than us..
2. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart
attacks than us.
3. The Chinese drink very little red wine and suffer
fewer heart attacks than us.
4. The Italians drink a lot of red wine and suffer fewer
heart attacks than us.
5. The Germans drink a lot of beer and eat lots of
sausages and fats and suffer fewer heart attacks than we
do.
CONCLUSION: Eat and drink what you like.
Speaking English is apparently what kills you.
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WANTED TO BUY- used or old school/sports lockers. Any in
your shed or at an auction please let me know,
thx Tahnee. 0351 599 298
District Diary
Wednesday 14th
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
Omeo High Country Men’s Shed open ................... 10.00am
Omeo Golf Club ‘Twilight Golf’
start ......... 4.30pm
Thursday
15th
Swifts Creek & Ensay Playgroup .............. 10.30 to 12.00pm
Omeo Opportunity Shop .............................. 12.30 to 3.30pm
Karate Class Swifts Creek Hall ............................... 5.00pm
Barefoot Bowls Swifts Creek ................................... 5.00pm
Friday
16th
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 ................... $2380.00
LifeBall Netball Courts Swifts Creek ..................... 11.00am
Rhyme Time at the Shire Offices ............. 10.30am-11.00am
Joker Poker Golden Age Jackpot ........................... $1728.00
In recess till further notice
Saturday 17th
AA. meeting 1st Saturday of month, CFA rooms....... 2.00pm
Richard Howden Chiropractor Swifts Creek ..... 8.30am
Benambra Angling Club Comp
Ensay Swifts Creek RSL AGM Albion Hotel .. 7.30pm
Sunday 18th
Catholic Church Communion Swifts Creek ............. 9.00am
Catholic Church Communion Omeo ....................... 9.00am
Catholic Church Communion Benambra ............... .9.30am
Anglican Church No Service
Benambra Angling Club Comp
Monday 19th
Omeo to Bright Bus Service depart ..8.30am ..arrive 11.00am
Bright to Omeo Bus Service depart..1.20pm . arrive 3.30pm
Tuesday 20th
Gym Class Swifts Creek Hall ...................... 9.30-10.30am
Omeo Tennis Club ‘ Night Tennis ‘ ........................ 6.00pm
NB A car toonist was found dead in his home.
Details are sketchy.
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
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Len & Anne Bishoff
Len’s Carpet Care
Steam Cleaning
Carpets, Upholstery etc.
Free Quotes
Servicing the Omeo District and
Gippsland Area for over 22 years.
Phone : 51 472 657 M. 0418 591 684
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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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Cabinet Maker
HARGWIN WOODCRAFT
Hardy Saunus, Bindi Rd, Swifts Creek.
Ph 51594405 mob 0418389637
email: bindi315@wideband.net.au
Private & Architectural design cabinet making
since 1969. Very high standard work, Glass
splashbacks, Tiling, European made appliances
from leading Melbourne suppliers.
All types of cabinets made to order
Kitchen Specialist
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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
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
Alternate Saturday
9.00am - 1.00pm
Gift Vouchers Available
For appointments
Phone Julie or Dana
: 5159 1667
Omeoshire Lions Club News Sheet Page 4
Hi everyone
its time again to pickup the fishing rod and try your luck in the rivers.
Benambra angling club fishing comp this weekend.
Saturday and Sunday 17th and 18th of January, weigh in on Sunday 21st
at angling club between 6pm and 7pm. B.B.Q. tea as normal
drinks at bar prices. Raffles and members draw.
Come along and have a good night love to see you there.
Any inquires contact
Pauline on 51 599 327.
KELPIE PUPS
TO A GOOD HOME
I have a few black and tan kelpie pups,
eight weeks old, bred from good working
and well bred dog and bitch.
All are active and friendly. I will be
pleased to see them go to a good home.
Enquiries to Barry or Topsy Newcomen
51573209 anytime.
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GLENDA’S HOUSE
CLEANING SERVICES
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Ironing
Windows
Ovens
Fridge & Freezers
and more ! reliable service
Cheap rates … Call anytime
Mobile : 0408 309 953
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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.
CHIROPRACTOR
DR RICHARD HOWDEN
WILL BE AVAILABLE SATURDAY
JANUARY THE 17th FROM 8.30AM
NEXT DOOR TO IGA GENERAL STORE
OMEO H’WAY, SWIFTS CREEK
PLEASE PHONE 51554400
FOR APPOINTMENTS & ENQUIRIES
BEFORE 5PM FRIDAY
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SIMON’S ELEVATION
& TIPPER HIRE
Phone : 0431 115 774
Tow behind 12m reach cherry picker hire
5 tonne payload tipper truck hire
Tow behind mulching machine hire
All work insured
Call 0431 115 774
7.00am –7.00pm 7 Days.
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FOR SALE
2. Wardrobes…
Clothes Dryer
Phone : 0417 593 711
Contact Tim 5157 3355
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Omeoshire Lions Club News Sheet Page 5
Tributaries
Photographic Exhibition
Great Alpine Gallery
Swifts Creek
18th January – 8th February 2015
The Great Alpine Gallery is hosting a
photographic exhibition. The exhibition is
a portrait of a small town through
environmental images of the groups that
make up the small town of Swifts Creek
Photographs taken by Anne Richardson
and Lynden Nicholls
Official opening is on Sunday
18th January at 4pm
All Welcome
Gallery opening hours are
Wednesday to Sunday 10.30-3pm
Enquiries to Secretary 0408 523 498
THE
PRESSING SHED
CAFÉ
OPEN FOR THE SEASON
BAREFOOT BOWLS
AT TAMBO VALLEY BOWLS
CLUB
RECOMMENCES THURSDAY
JANUARY 15TH from 5 PM
TIL END DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Can’t get there by 5 don’t worry
you will still get a game.
DON’T HAVE OWN BOWLS?
We can provide.
GRAB A FRIEND/S AND
COME ALONG FOR AN
EVENING OF FUN AND
LOADS OF LAUGHS
For more info
please phone
Sue Agnew
0428591276
ENSAY – SWIFTS CREEK
SUB BRANCH RSL
Enjoy coffee and cake, or a delicious
lunch served on the deck overlooking the
olive groves and the beautiful
Tambo Valley at Tongio.
Open 10am – 4pm
Saturday and Sunday
October to Easter
Functions catered for all year
290 Bindi Road, Tongio
Just 3km off the Great Alpine Road
Between Swift’s Creek and Omeo
For bookings tel. 5159 4455
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
ALBION HOTEL SWIFTS CREEK
Saturday 17th January 2015
at 7.30pm
Current and past Defence Force
Personnel and Affiliates welcome
Greg Weaver Secretary Ph : 51594584
or Russell Adams President :
0419387788
Omeoshire Lions Club News Sheet Page 6
Saturday 17th January
3rd Round Juniors Knockout
1st Round Mens & Ladies Knockout
Come on all you old boys and girls show us how it’s done!
CLUB OPENS AT 5.00PM
Courtesy Bus Running 5159 1488
WEIGH IN AT THE CLUBHOUSE BY 6.00PM
FOR ALL OMEO ANGLING CLUB COMPS.
DINNER WILL BE AVAILIABLE
$10 Adults $5 Kids
24 & 25th January
Blue Duck Comp and Pubs & Clubs Comp
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2 FISH ONLY PER PERSON PER DAY
Weigh in is at 3.00pm at the Blue Duck
Make up a team of up to 4! Hilltop Hotel has a team already
Who can challenge them? Come on, have a go!
Saturday 14th February
Final Round Juniors Knockout
2nd Round Mens & Ladies Knockout
CLUB OPENS AT 5.00PM
Courtesy Bus Running 5159 1488
WEIGH IN AT THE CLUBHOUSE BY 6.00PM
FOR ALL OMEO ANGLING CLUB COMPS.
DINNER WILL BE AVAILIABLE
$10 Adults $5 Kids
Surprise Comp for JUNIORS only!
Sunday 15th February
$500 in CASH Prizes
Sign in at Omeo Caravan Park before,
or on the day at Livingstone Park.
BBQ Lunch provided at Livingstone Park.
Summer
School Holiday Program
Painting Cushion Covers Activity Day
MONDAY 19 JANUARY
2.00 – 3.30 PM
For ages 5 – 12. Bookings essential.
Contact the Omeo Library
to secure your place.
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Summer
School Holiday Program
The Maze Runner
Teenage Film Screening for ages 12 – 18
Omeo Service Centre / Library
Thursday, 22 January 2015 at 2.00pm
Free chips and soft drink.
Bookings essential.
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Omeoshire Lions Club News Sheet Page 7
Swifts Creek Memorial Pool Inc.
Pool News
As many of you would be aware, the pool has been undergoing much needed and major maintenance works of late. These works include:
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Retiling sections of the pool
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Cleaning and repainting the pool
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Installation of hand rails
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Renovation works on the existing buildings
These works have been absolutely essential for the pool to open safely for this swimming season, and
we thank you for your patience while they were carried out. We are currently expecting the pool to
be useable by Monday the 19th of January, in time for the second week of Vic Swim. However, the
pool CAN NOT be opened to the public without a qualified lifeguard, who we are expecting to be
trained by the end of January. As soon as the pool can be opened to the public, we will let you
know.
Thankyou to everyone who has volunteered to train as a lifeguard, but we still need a few more people so the course can run. If you are interested, please contact Mary-Anne Sheean (Swifts Creek Memorial Swimming Pool) on 51594457.
We now need people to start paying for memberships, so that we will have sufficient funds to pay for
ongoing pool maintenance, lifeguard training and wages and general costs associated with running
the pool. Please find attached to this newssheet a current membership form.
Thankyou, the Pool Committee
LADIE'S BIG DAY OUT !!!!!!
Come and enjoy a great day out with a fashion parade and a
Lorraine Lea Linen party as well. Everyone must get dressed
up in their after 5 dress as there is prizes for best dressed,
Best fascinator and best shoes. Make use of that dress you
wore only once and have had sitting in your cupboard.
We will be having champagne and nibbles for the day so make
sure you have a sober bob to drive you home after wards .
Lorraine Lea is offering 25% off all
Stock for the month of January , so why not get a bargain while
your there. All welcome so tell your friends about this amazing
Party and look forward to seeing you there.
Fashion parade and linen party held at Ensay Recreation Reserve
Saturday 11:30 am on the 17th of January.
Contact Kathy Gardam Morgan for more information on 51573227..
Please bring cash, credit card or direct deposit details with you if you intend to buy,
That way we will get our linen early.. NO obligation to buy ,
just come for a fun day out with the girl's.. SEE YOU THERE
Omeoshire Lions Club News Sheet Page 8
Alternate Emergency Contact Information
(*Compulsory)
For use when the Primary Member is not contactable.
First Name* _________________ Surname* ________________
ship*________________
Relation-
Phone* (At least one number must be provided)
Home _____________________ Work ___________________
Other
Mobile ___________________
(Please circle if any of the following is applicable to listed members)
NB. This section is NOT compulsory. It is used for statistical purposes to assist us with funding applications.
Swimming Coach
Bronze Medallion Holder
Other Aquatic Qualification(s)
First Aid Holder
Asthmatic
Have Allergies to Note
Non-English Speaking Indigenous Member
Swimmer with a Disability
Details/Comments: __________________________________________________________
(*Compulsory Signature of Primary Adult Member(s) Required)
1. I/We agree to abide by the conditions of Swifts Creek Memorial Swimming Pool as outlined above.
2. I/We authorise Swifts Creek Memorial Swimming Pool to use and disclose any of the personal information that may be necessary to implement the conditions above or in the case of an emergency.
3. I/We respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person to use the pool facilities under my/our Duty
regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Signature* (Primary Adult Member): ___________________________________ Date: _____/_____/
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Name of Legal Primary Care Giver (If Primary Member under 18)
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Signature of Legal Primary Care Giver: ________________________________ Date: _____/_____/
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Opening Hours
As the pool can no longer open without a trained lifeguard, the proposed opening hours for the 2015
swimming season on days above 27 degrees are as follows:
Weekdays: 3pm-6pm
Weekends: 1pm-4pm
Early Morning Swimmers
If you would like to use the pool for early morning swimming (6am-8am) primarily for swimming laps,
please contact Mary-Anne Sheean (Swifts Creek Memorial Swimming Pool Secretary) on 5159 4457 or
robmaryanne@hotmail.com
Payment of Fees
Cheque is the preferred method of payment. Please return this form with cheque to:
Swifts Creek Memorial Swimming Pool
PO Box 72, Swifts Creek VIC 3896
Payment by cash is the only alternative. This form and the correct cash amount must be sealed in an
envelope and handed to reception at Swifts Creek School or Omeo Primary School.
Dave Hall (President): hall.david.a@edumail.vic.gov.au
Helen Rodda (Memberships Officer): hkrodda@gmail.com
Omeoshire Lions Club News Sheet Page 9
Swifts Creek Memorial Swimming Pool
Membership Form: 2014–2015 Season
Please complete BOTH SIDES of this form and return it to Swifts Creek Memorial Pool, P.O. Box 72,
Swifts Creek, Vic 3896
Please consider your options before selecting the type of membership that suits you best:
Family: Maximum of two related adults (18 years +) and as many children (under 18 years) in
their direct care as applicable. The adults listed must be the legal primary care giver(s) of the
children and at least one adult must agree to the responsibilities of the ‘Primary Member 1’
listed below.
Student: Must be studying full-time at school and under 18 years of age. This includes Omeo
Primary School students who are not already included in a ‘Family’ membership, but wish to
participate in the school swimming programs that are held within school hours only. (Does not
include VicSwim, Squad or Group Activities)
Single Day Entry Fees: Apply to all other users of the pool $5 (5 years +) & $2 (Under 5
years)
Membership Details (please select one only)
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Family Season Membership
$80
Single Season Membership
$40
Family Weekly Membership (Start Date: ______________)
$40
Single Student (Includes Omeo Primary Students) Membership $15
* Please make a copy of this form before returning, for your own record. We are unable to post receipts.
Personal Information
Primary Member (1):
(*Compulsory)
Surname*_______________________ First Name*________________ Date of Birth* _____/_____/
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Gender* Male / Female Australian Citizen*
Email____________________________
Yes / No
Address* _________________________________________________
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Postcode*
Phone Numbers* (At least one number must be provided)
Home ___________________
Work __________________ Mobile ________________________
NB: Please circle the preferred phone number above to be recorded on the community’s pool
membership register. (This is located at the pool site, for public use in an emergency)
Additional Member(s):
2
3
4
5
6
Surname
First Name
D.O.B
Gender
Aus.Citizen
Phone #
M / F
M / F
M / F
M / F
M / F
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Omeoshire Lions Club News Sheet Page 10
Omeo Medical Doctors Roster
January to June 2015
Dr Jenny Schlager
Dr Bernard Moore
Dr Tim Watford
Dr Clare Roczniok
Dr Clare Roczniok
Dr Elisabeth Wearne
Dr Jenny Schlager
Dr Lesley Cadzow
25th Jan - 30th Jan
February 2015
1st Feb-6th Feb
8th Feb-13th Feb
15th Feb-27th Feb
March 2015
1st March-13th March
15th March-20th March
22nd March-27th March
29th & 30th March
Dr Lesley Cadzow
April 2015
1st April-1st May
Dr Bernard Moore
Dr Jim McDonald
Dr Clare Roczniok
May 2015
3rd April-8th April
10th May-23rd May
25th May-30th May
Dr Clare Rozcniok
Dr Quentin Miles
Dr Elisabeth Wearne
June 2015
1st June-19th June
21st June-26th June
28th June-3rd July