Walwa World Newsletter February 2013
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Walwa World Newsletter February 2013
WALWA WORLD Free - Donations Accepted a free monthly Walwa-Jingellic community newsletter covering the Upper Murray from Tintaldra to Burrowye and from Ournie to Talmalmo February 2013 WALWA COMMUNITY AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS 2013 Debbie Gadd and Jack Hallinan at Australia Day celebrations Citizen of the Year – 2013 Jack Hallinan The recipient of the 2013 Citizen of the Year Award is a man who is held in high esteem, admired and respected – a man who had dedicated himself and his life to the wider community of Walwa/Jingellic and beyond in so many areas and still does where and when he can. He has lived in the district since the 1960 when he was posted to Walwa. At that time this gentleman realised there was nothing for youth in the area and immediately took steps to rectify the situation. League as well as being on the Appeals Board of the Ovens and Murray Football League (Albury). Jack’s love of the game was recognised with him being awarded Life Membership of the Upper Murray League. Jack also ran Little Athletics from go to whoa in Corryong and initiated competitive annual comps for six or seven local schools. This annual event was generally held at the Jingellic Oval, as Jack was a member of that Little Aths Committee. As well as being the local copper, Jack was also a member of the Walwa Progress Committee, Chair of the Riverview Committee of Management, Co-ordinator of Meals on Wheels for the Jack Hallinan began tennis coaching clinics for juniors, formed WBNC as well as being one of its volunteers and has always the Junior Border-Walwa Football team and arranged its entry into the Upper Murray Football Association. As well as coaching shown high levels of compassion and empathy to all he comes in and organising his juniors, Jack took on the position of Secretary contact with. for 10 years. That task also saw him take home and wash the jumpers! Obviously a lover of footy, Jack went on to become an Jack Hallinan, the Towong Shire Council and especially the local Walwa-Jingellic community have great pleasure in naming you Upper Murray Delegate to the Victorian Country Football the Citizen of the Year for 2013. Congratulations. League, was a Tribunal Representative for the Upper Murray Walwa World February 2013 www.walwa.com The Editor I would like to sincerely thank the people in Walwa and surrounding areas who attended the December Market in the Vines. In November I had many orders for my Chocolates, Cakes and Bread, and everyone who ordered collected their goods at the Twilight December market. I really do appreciate their support and will continue to attend the market in the Vines as Rob and Trish do a fabulous job and offer their beautiful grounds for the market. The atmosphere and friendly people make it a great day out. We meet new people and customers who are always happy to chat about the goods on offer, and in general they are just a friendly bunch. I would like to have feedback about my products and am open to suggestions if anyone would like anything different. Locals and visitors who are looking for a few relaxing hours out then the place to be is at Walwa and the Market in the Vines. In this Issue Australia Day Awards Cricket Reports Walwa Store Article from Border Morning Mail Bryan Corrigan Aust Day speech Deckchairs on the Green Weddings Cook’s 60th wedding anniversary Policeman Steve - memories from WPS students Another couple of very supportive people in Walwa I would like to thank are Joyce at the General Store who has photography cards of Walwa and Jingellic which are made by Jennifer Fennell, and also to Steve at the Spotted Goanna Gallery who has my pasties, cakes and vegetable quiches on offer as a snack with a coffee or cold drink. It’s great to have other outlets for products as markets do not always run in Winter. It really is rewarding to see people enjoy what they buy and we will continue to support Walwa. So with many thanks again I hope Christmas 2012 is a happy time for all and may the new year bring the peace we all need. See you at the next market. Judith Sykes – “Mt Mittamatite Bites” Corryong. Chocolates/Cakes/Breads More on Short Story competition Community News Editor: Irene Palmer Publisher: Kerrie Thompson PO Box 46 Walwa VIC 3709 Ph: 02 6037 1220 Fax: 02 6037 1207 Email: [email protected] and cc to [email protected] Copies in colour are available on website at www.walwa.com DEADLINE for articles 5pm Thursday 21 March 2013 NO articles will be accepted after this deadline Walwa World is now being published on Microsoft Publisher so please send articles in a format suited to this program, preferably Word or Publisher Photos must have publication approval from the subject. Please label your photos ADVERTISE WITH WALWA WORLD RATES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Business card size @ $10 per edition or $110p/a ¼ page @ $15 per edition or $165p/a ½ page @$25 per edition or $275p/a full page @$45 per edition or $495p/a Walwa World February 2013 2 www.walwa.com Event of the Year – 2013 Biggest Morning Tea Earlier in 2012 the Walwa community were invited to take part in Australia's Biggest Morning Tea at the Upper Murray Resort. Participate they did with the help of Brian and Robyn Caldwell, Barb Prichard, Linda Wilson, friends and staff at the Resort. It is certainly true to say that everyone knows someone who has been touched by Cancer, so these awareness days are truly important to everyone. Robyn and the gang organised an excellent function to raise the awareness of Cancer and a significant amount was raised and duly forwarded for the benefit all Cancer sufferers. I am pleased to congratulate Brian and Robyn Cardwell for a job well done and now call on them to come forward to accept the 2013 Australia Day Event of the Year Award. Crowd at Australia Day breakfast Flooding as a result of the storm in Walwa Australia Day Narangatook FAREWELL TO IVAN AND ROBYN HOBBS On Saturday 16 February a farewell was held for Ivan and Robyn Hobbs at the Walwa Pub. Many locals turned out to farewell Robyn and Ivan on their new adventure. We wish them all the best Walwa World February 2013 3 www.walwa.com SOCIAL DANCE GROUP STARTS ON THURSDAY 7 FEB Walwa Medical Clinic News Whether you like to jump or jive, tap or tango, shake your belly or your booty, dancing is one of the most enjoyable ways to get some exercise. Regular dancing is great for losing weight, maintaining strong bones, improving posture and muscle strength, increasing balance and co-ordination and beating stress. One of the best things about dancing is that while you’re moving to music and meeting new people, you’re getting all the health benefits of a good workout. You will be having such a good time that it will not feel like exercise at all. Part of the Nariel Creek Folk Festival is a series of dance events, which combine Old-Time, Modern and Folk Dancing. After the recent festival, some community members who enjoyed the dancing, lamented on waiting another year to enjoy another local dance. Fortunately, the Corryong Neighbourhood Centre has arranged for Old-Time and Modern Dance Instructor, Gary Wilson to head a new Social Dance Group. Some of the dances the group will be learning include the Pride of Erin, Foxtrot, Gypsy Tap, Maxina, Tangoette and the Modern Waltz. All you need to get started is comfortable clothing and most importantly well fitting footwear. Shoes with smooth, thick leather soles are preferred, but tennis shoes or dress shoes with rubber soles could be okay if they have smoother, non-sticky soles. Please avoid wearing boots, tap dancing shoes, soccer cleats, ice-skates, or any other kind of footwear that will scuff the floor. Sandals usually don't work too well. Bare feet present a high risk of pain and disfigurement, which may or may not be to your liking. Couples and singles, beginner to experienced; all are welcome to come along and support this new group. The first session will be held on Thursday 7th Feb from 7.30pm – 9.30pm at the Corryong Anglican Church Hall in Wheeler St, and future dates will be displayed in the Neighbourhood Centre’s Courier Ad. The cost is $5 per person, tea and coffee provided. Walwa Bush Nursing Centre invites you to participate in a Bone Mineral Density Screening to assess your risk of an osteoporotic fracture. This is a great opportunity to have this done locally. Screening takes less than 15 minutes. Many people don’t realise they have osteoporosis until they experience an osteoporotic fracture as it is a silent disease with little to no symptoms. 1 in every 2 women and 1 in every 3 men over the age of 60 will experience an osteoporotic fracture which can greatly affect their standard of living unless diagnosed early. The screening is ‘FREE’ (Bulk Billed with no gap payment) to all patients aged 70 and over and certain osteoporotic conditions (discuss with doctor when getting referral). For all others cost will be $80. You will be ineligible for Medicare if: You were scanned within the last 12 months You were scanned within the last 24 months and diagnosed with Osteoporosis or Osteopenia 1. Please phone our surgery if you are interested in attending this screening to organise a referral by our Doctor. PLEASE NOTE: A SIGNED DOCTORS REFERRAL IS REQUIRED FOR ALL SCREENINGS. 2. Once you have your referral, call “ MeasureUp” on 1800 10 11 63 to book your appointment. 3. “MeasureUp” (the company organised to complete your scan) will be WALWA BUSH NURSING CENTRE on MONDAY 8TH AND TUESDAY 9TH APRIL. 4. Bring to your appointment: the Signed Doctors referral, your Medicare Care Card and avoid wearing metal on your clothing including belts, buckles and zippers. Acknowledging the good that is already in your life is the foundation for all abundance." (Oneness With All Life) SOCIAL DANCE TAKES OFF Last Thursday night the Anglican Hall in Wheeler Street Corryong rocked to the sound of Thelma Reid’s music as 19 dancers took to the floor for a high-energy workout. Experienced leaders coached all levels of dancer from beginner through to forgetful in the mastery of ‘The Pride of Erin’, ‘Evening 3 Step’, ‘Maxina’, ‘Gypsy Tap’ and the ‘Merrilyn’. Couples and singles, beginner to experienced; all are welcome to come along and enjoy this new group. The cost is $5 per person and Social Dance meet every Thursday from 7.30pm – 9.30pm at the Anglican Church Hall. The group take a supper break at half-time where tea, coffee and biscuits are provided. Dancers are welcome to bring a plate to share for supper. Walwa World February 2013 4 www.walwa.com REG POOLE AND OWEN BLUNDELL LIVE ON STAGE AT WALWA The Reg Poole, Owen Blundell live on stage Christmas Treat concert at the Walwa Hall on Saturday the 22nd of December. The folks who travelled from Tumbarumba, Tooma and Corryong as well as the Walwa folk who attended the concert were not disappointed, at the performance of The Gentle Giant of Country Music Reg Poole and the Snowy Mountains Yodeller, Owen Blundell. All were amazed and captivated by their performance on stage. A great effort by Annie and Charlie Henness to make the night happen was appreciated by those who saw them. Some even booked rooms at the hotel and pre paid for their tickets when they knew they were coming to town. Reg was at one stage joined on stage by Frankie J Spencer who had the audience in stitches with his antics. One of Walwa’s oldest residents Marion Henness enjoyed singing a few lines of “White Christmas” with Reg on stage. For something to look forward to, the Boys are thinking of making it an annual event on their calendar. Marion Henness and Reg Poole singing White Christmas Owen Blundell and Reg Poole Crowd enjoying the music of Owen Blundell and Reg Poole ARE YOU COVERED????? Here is a copy from an account received from one of our residents with the cost of an ambulance ride from Walwa to Wodonga. For less than 25 cents a day you and your family can be protected from the costs of using the ambulance service. Membership is available to all Victorians and can be paid annually or quarterly. Go to website http://www.ambulance.vic.gov.au or call on 1800 64 84 84. If in NSW contact your private health fund. AMBULANCE VICTORIA From: A & E -WALWA BUSH NURSING HOSPITAL To: A & E - WODONGA REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICE TOTAL AMOUNT (EXCL GST): GST: TOTAL INVOICE AMOUNT: Walwa World February 2013 $4,875.00 $0.00 $4,875.53 5 www.walwa.com CORRYONG NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE The CNC is holding a variety of computer courses on Monday nights from 5:30pm to 9:00pm. Examples of courses are: Introduction to Email/Outlook Simple website design Using ebay Using your smartphone/android Introduction to Quickbooks Developing skills And many more Is there a program on your computer that you would like to learn how to use? Give the CNC a call on 02 6076 2176 or email on [email protected] Hello from Wendy Wilson, Suzie Vinge, Rhonda Stuart and Crissy Yaya Sisters Diet Breakfast 1 grapefruit 1 slice whole wheat toast 1 cup skim milk Lunch 1 small portion lean, steamed chicken 1 cup spinach 1 cup herbal tea 1 Tim Tam Afternoon Tea The rest of the Tim Tams 1 tub of Hagen-Daaz ice cream with chocolate chips Dinner 4 glasses of wine (red or white) 2 loaves garlic bread 1 family size supreme pizza 3 Snickers Bars Late Night Snack 1 whole Sarah Lee cheesecake (eaten directly from the freezer) Remember: Stressed spelled backward is desserts. Handle every stressful situation like a dog. Pee on it and walk away Walwa World February 2013 6 www.walwa.com 60th Wedding Anniversary Celebrations in Walwa Don and Anne Cook were married at St Lukes Church of England, Wodonga, on 17 January 1953 and on Saturday 19 January 2013, family and friends gathered at the Walwa Community Centre to celebrate their 60th anniversary. Everyone enjoyed lots of chatting over a bountiful afternoon tea provided by the WBNC auxiliary and a special cake made by Suzanne McKimmie. Don was born in 1931 at Walwa in the front room of the house that is currently Noel Johnsons house. This served as the Walwa Hospital with a visiting Doctor and District Nurse. He went to Walwa Primary School by horse then push bike before going to Wangaratta Technical College. He returned home to work on the family dairy farm and met (his ‘doom’ according to Anne) Anne at a local dance. Andrew Perkins enjoying a bountiful afternoon tea Anne & Don cutting the cake Anne Harvey was in 1933 at the New Plymouth Hospital, New Zealand and moved to Australia with her parents and brother in 1949. Her father Ben Harvey was originally Manager of the Walwa Butter Factory and then Manager of Selsey Station, Anne chatting to friends Anne & Don’s wedding 1953 Cudgewa. Anne found life in Walwa not to her liking and moved to Melbourne to study and work. However after returning home to help run the Selsey Station household while her mother returned to visit family in England, she met Don and has been here ever since. Obviously life in Walwa had something to offer after all! They became very involved with the community and enjoyed going to local dances, playing tennis and attending the open air They had four daughters Elizabeth, Patrea, Linda and Robyn pictures. and are now the proud grandparents of nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Walwa World February 2013 7 www.walwa.com DECKCHAIRS ON THE GREEN The evening of Saturday 9th Feb saw the threatening weather clear and more than 200 people gather at the beautifully treed Walwa Golf Club lawns for the 9th annual Deckchairs on the Green open air movie night. The movie this year was a real crowd pleaser-immediately after the showing of the award winning film The Sapphires attendees broke into spontaneous applause in appreciation of the screening. The movie was packed with music from the 60's and had many reminiscing on the songs and artists of the time. BBQ dinner and the bar of the golf club was doing brisk trade. Event organiser Gayl Sullivan said the night was a very welcome social get together for many as the weather cooled and fears of fire were put aside for the night. "We are particularly thankful to the members of the Rotary Club Belvoir Wodonga again in not only supporting our event, but in generously donating the proceeds of their food sales to the Walwa Bush Nursing Centre," said Gayl. "I would also like to thank the many locals who again contributed in their own way The evening kicked off with live music from local band to bring this event to our community". Excellent coffee was Narrangatook who entertained those arriving while members of provided by Helen Marshall’s mobile coffee van with Helen the Rotary Club Belvoir Wodonga cooked up an excellent and students Olivia and Mia providing home made treats. Community arriving and reserving their positions. Olivia & Mia on coffee machine Time to tuck in Joy and Margaret prepare the food stand Belvoir Wodonga Rotary guys setting up their equipment Walwa World February 2013 8 www.walwa.com Ms Hunt also has petrol available — at all times for some. She is happy to get out of bed to fill the vehicles of the district’s emergency services. Word has also got around the motorcycle fraternity. In 2011, 100 motorcyclists on their way to the Phillip Island MotoGP told Ms Hunt they would tell all their friends about the store. And last year, 300 turned up. David Hall, Walwa’s veterinarian for 22 years with his office across the road, said Ms Hunt was one of the best things that had happened to the town. “She works hard, she’s got a lot of energy about her. That’s the main thing and look at the number of people she employs,” he said. “I don’t shop anywhere else.” Sarah Hamilton says her boss can, “pretty much get anything”. SECRET OUT ON SARAH’S PLACE By Tammy Mills Photo by Matthew Smithwick (Article compliments of the Border Morning Mail Employee Sarah Hamilton said Ms Hunt sourced produce locally but travelled to Corryong or Albury-Wodonga for bits and pieces like first-aid kits. She said some had even done their Christmas shopping at the store after Ms Hunt compiled a locals’ wish-list. “She can pretty much get anything,” Ms Hamilton said. She said many older people who had retired to town from farms, came in just to chat. THE hamburgers have Tasmanians hooked and city-slickers say Ms Hunt plans to extend a back room and turn it into a “secret the coffee is the state’s best. Not bad for the little town of something special”. And she will expand the store’s antique Walwa. display. Albury’s Joyce Hunt gave up her 25-year cafeteria gig at the Most of all, she wants a place where people meet, relax, drink Albury Base Hospital to pursue her dream of a job making coffee and eat cake. “This isn’t a yuppy town. It’s a country muffins, coffee and plain and date scones. town, that’s what we’re taking it back to be, a country general store,” Ms Hunt said. She walked into the Walwa General Store three years ago and was enchanted. “I just loved the feel of it from the day I walked into it and thought it had potential and I could put all of my wares in it,” Ms Hunt said. “That’s when I took voluntary redundancy and knew I would come here and wait to get this shop.” She took charge of the store 18 months ago and she became the owner last month. “The dream’s come true, it surely has,” she said. Ms Hunt selected coffee beans from a Byron Bay family-owned company Zentveld’s. She and her female-only staff experimented until they got the homemade patties for the burgers just right. The care has paid off. Melbourne friends of locals say it’s the best coffee they’ve had and a Tasmanian couple went out of their way to stop in because friends had let them in on the hamburger secret. Walwa store owner Joyce Hunt, second from left with employees Robyne McDonald Sarah Hamilton and Anne-Marie Hoodless. Walwa World February 2013 9 www.walwa.com WALWA PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWS Memories of Policeman Steve Steve is the best policeman ever. I remember when he came to our camp; he was the funniest kid there. When we left the pedal boats, we had our drink bottles filled up to the top. So did Steve. I told him I wouldn’t pour the water bottle all over him, but I did! Tahlya Steve was a cheeky but great bloke. At Billabong Ranch he showed us how much a good man he was. He pushed me around in a wheelchair. Tom I remember when Steve brought the police car, we got to get inside, and we pretended to be arrested. Elsie When Steve came to school he let us go in his police car. He was a nice Policeman. Talisha Steve was so much fun. He was nice. He was a policeman. He went to Billabong Ranch and played water fights. I remember him as a good, good man. Skye Steve was a VERY good man. He took care of me a lot at Billabong Ranch in Echuca. He was only in Walwa for 8 months. When he came to the school in the middle of last year, Steve showed us his police car. The last time I saw him we were in Strathmerton about 20km away from Nathalia. In Nathalia, Steve organised for us to watch a video on the Barmah Forest. He will be remembered forever. Jaiden Steve was very cheeky at camp and was also good at archery. He was a good policeman and saved lots of people. Ethan Walwa World February 2013 10 www.walwa.com Steve was born in Rochester on the 7th of May, 1959 and grew up in Elmore as a child and teenager. He attended Primary School at Elmore and attended White Hills Technical School in Bendigo. Steve first gained employment at Bendigo Target before entering the Australian Army for 3 years. He then commenced as a trainee with the Victoria Police Force where he worked in Bendigo, surrounding areas before going to Eildon. WHY IS IT GREAT TO BE AN AUSTRALIAN AND country. We have the right to speak our minds, help our neighbours, and to volunteer. We watch the news and see that LIVE IN AUSTRALIA?? Bryan Corrigan, “Old Rennylea”, Wymah AUSTRALIA DAY AMBASSADOR happening today, so as a community we still show the resilience of Albert Facey. For the young people today in Australia, there are many different challenges facing them, different to those in the WA wheat belt when Albert Facey was a young man (early 20th C). The challenges are also different to my generation. But the opportunities still exist so seize the moment! Hard work, resilience and the desire to achieve are possible. From my own experience of life, many things I have touched upon have happened to me. I had a dream that one day I might be a seedstock breeder. I still wonder at the journey, and am very humbled at the success. But the real privilege has been to get to know people all over Australia and follow their achievements and their difficulties. It is also a privilege to be able to employ good people, and marvel at how they develop and how good they are at what they do. In our lives, be passionate, and have integrity and enjoy what you do. While it is great to be an Australian, the huge problem is middle class welfare and looking for subsidies in our everyday lives. We have all become conditioned to it, and it is our greatest threat. It takes away our resilience, self help and creates bigger government. I think it is the biggest threat to the wonderful lifestyle we are able to enjoy. One of my favourite books has always been, “A Fortunate Life” by Albert Facey. By all accounts, if you read this book now, you can’t help but think what a hard life he had, the man returned from the First World War, married and had six children and went farming. By our standards, a very simple life. But one can only admire his courage under adversity and constant acceptance of his lot. In his simple and difficult life he found contentment and happiness. The contrast between then and now is that he always kept going, without any government help. I sometimes think we have lost that resilience and self help which was so evident with our forebears. I hope not. In Dorothea McKellars’s verse “I love a Sunburnt Country, a land of sweeping plains, of ragged mountain ranges, of droughts and flooding rains”. So nothing has changed. I glanced at the news last night, very hot with bushfires in the south, and floods in north eastern Queensland. The country that we have been fortunate enough to be born into or migrate to, is so vast that these events occur simultaneously. As a rural community we face these situations more often than we would like, but like Albert Facey, it gives us the privilege of being resilient. But the most amazing thing is the privilege to be free in this great Thank you Vyner for the invitation, and to the audience for listening. Walwa World February 2013 11 www.walwa.com JINGELLIC JUNIORS START YEAR WITH A WIN Cooler temperatures were welcomed with the return to the home and away series of cricket resuming last weekend. Jingellic hosted Corryong in their first game of 2013 with Jingellic winning the toss and electing to field. Corryong protected their wickets well with the home team finding it hard to dislodge the batsmen. The first wicket did not fall until the 18th over when Lachie Whiteley bowled the facing batsman to have the visitors 1 -62. Lachie ended 1-6. In the 21st over Sasha Newnham took a sharp, agile catch off Curtis Stephens' bowling. Three balls later a run-out saw the 3rd wicket fall. Curtis finished 1-4 off three including a wicket maiden. Corryong 3-72. Jingellic's consistent fielding continued in the next with a second run-out. Cooper Daly's accurate bowling brought results in his third over with two wickets falling to see him end 2-9. The first came when Connor Newnham took a strong catch behind stumps. The visitors had a total of 6-85 off their 25 overs. Jingellic's bowling was not at its best and gives the team a focus at this week's training. Georgie Spiden and Cooper opened the home team batting with Georgie losing her wicket in the first over. Andrew Jenkins and Cooper then built an 11 run second wicket partnership before Andrew's dismissal on 4. Curtis Stephens then joined Cooper in the middle where the two showed great maturity on their way to a 56 run stand. Both players worked the singles effectively with excellent running between wickets. In the 19th over Curtis was dismissed on 22 with Jingellic 3-68. Cooper went on to a welldeserved retiring score of 25. The next four wickets fell with no addition to the score. Jingellic 8-74. Caitlan Klippel supported Connor in a 7 run 9th wicket stand before retiring to bring Luke Wood in to face the last overs. Connor hit the winning runs in the last over in a well-judged display of batting. Connor hit a quick 9 while Luke added 7 to the score, including a cracking boundary, before dismissal to end the innings in the 25th 10-91. Jingellic's seniors batted first with Connor Newnham top scoring on 14 and Jesse Ash hitting 11 for a team total of 10-65 in the 26th. In reply Corryong hit the required runs in the 15th with Craig Blumeris taking 2-20 and Curtis Stephens 1-15. All eyes on the ball as Tumbarumba Tigers Captain Curtis Stephens bats his way to the day's top score. TUMBARUMBA TIGERS ROAR INTO 2013 runs. Andrew Jenkins and Stephen Hoffman both added singles Last Sunday players selected for the Tumbarumba District Junior Cricket Association U14 team travelled to Culcairn to play against Corowa in a 40/40 game. The 12 man squad represented the region with excellent sportsmanship and great attitude. In this competition format once batsmen achieve 30 runs they retire and can continue their innings after all other batsmen have played. Corowa sent Tigers into bat. Captain Curtis Stephens opened the batting with Tyron Casey. After seeing out the first few fiery overs Tyron lost his wicket on 3 to see Tigers 1-17. Sam Hill and Connor Newnham each added 3 to the score before their dismissals. Tigers 3-45 in the 14th. Cooper Daly joined Curtis in the middle to build a valuable 4th wicket partnership with the two batsmen playing confidently with their shot placement causing the fielding team a good deal of frustration. Curtis played a controlled innings scoring singles and twos freely before retiring on 30. Vice captain Daniel Bond hit 4 before going out with the total now 4-64. Cooper continued to show steady application as he partnered Alex Crelley in a 26 run 5th wicket stand. Alex demonstrated marked improvement as he batted strongly through 7 overs to score 14 Walwa World February 2013 before dismissal while Cooper batted on to retire on 30. Tigers 7-102. The remaining three batsmen - Jake Mills, Nick Bennetts and Jake Hill were unable to open their accounts before going out. With Tigers 10-107 Curtis and Cooper returned to the crease and built a second solid last wicket partnership of 32 runs. Both players achieved career best innings before Cooper went out on 40 in the 37th over with Curtis not out on 45. Tigers 11-139.With the day and the competition heating up Tigers took to the field where opening bowler Tyron Casey brought an early wicket off his 6th delivery to have Corowa 12. In the 7th with Cooper bowling consistent line and length Daniel took a strong catch for the second dismissal. Alex saw success in his first over when Daniel proved reliable in the field taking a great catch to dismiss the number 4 batsman. Corowa 3-27 at the 8th. Corowa then sought to consolidate their batting with no further loss of wicket for 11 overs. In his second over Jake Hill took a wicket when Curtis held a sharp chance fielding in close. Tyron returned to the attack and again seized the advantage for his team as the batsmen struggled against his accuracy. In an eventful over Tyron bowled two batsmen with a run-out as well that was the 12 www.walwa.com direct result of some excellent fielding by Stephen Hoffman. Corowa 7-79 in the 21st. In the 27th Daniel brought the next breakthrough when he bowled his opponent to have the batting team 8-101. Despite the heat Tigers stayed cool in the field gaining momentum as a result of their bowlers' accuracy. Cooper maintained the pressure with a wicket maiden in the next over as he dislodged middle stump. Daniel bowled with similar effect and outcome to take the 10th wicket with the total on 105 in the 31st. Corowa's sole retired batsman returned to the middle but was soon dismissed as Cooper fittingly closed out the innings with no addition to the score. Tigers showed real tenacity with the senior players being well-supported by several much younger, enthusiastic team mates. Cooper ended with 319 off 8 while Tyron had 3-18 off 6 including a maiden, Daniel took 2-21 off 6 with Alex 1-11 off 3 and Jake Hill 1-8 off 2. Wicket keepers for the match were Connor and Andrew who both acquitted themselves well. Coach Craig Stephens thanked the parents for their commitment and said that it was a pleasure to coach this group of players. Tigers earned this victory and showed tremendous resolve to do so, being worthy ambassadors for their district. U14 rep team: Back row: L to R: Daniel Bond, Sam Hill, Connor Newnham, Alex Crelley, Curtis Stephens, Andrew Jenkins, Jake Mi lls, Tyron Casey Front row: L to R: Jake Hill, Cooper Daly, Stephens Hoffman, Nick Bennetts. JINGELLIC JACKALS PLAY HOST Jingellic hosted their last home game for the season against Tooma. The home team won the toss and elected to bat. Andrew Jenkins and Curtis Stephens opened the batting and saw out the first four overs before Andrew lost his wicket with the score 1-13. Jaiden Detering spent a few overs in the middle before being dismissed to bring Lachie Whiteley to the crease. The pair upped the scoring rate with a 3rd wicket stand of23 runs off three overs before Lachie went out on 11. Jingellic 3-40. Curtis and Jett Blumeris were running well between wickets until Curtis' retirement on 26. James Whiteley then lost his wicket and was soon followed by Jett after he'd hit a single. Jingellic 6-56 at the 18th. Caitlan Klippel hit a single before she was dismissed to bring Max Houston and Connor Newnham together for a valuable 21 run 8th wicket partnership. Max hit 3 runs in a support role for Connor as he hit out strongly to score a quick 22 runs, guiding his team to a defendable total of 86 runs.In reply Tooma began steadily. Jett bowled a tidy maiden. Georgie Spiden's consistency was rewarded with her first ever wicket after Lachie took a solid catch off her first over to see her end 1-2. In the next over Cooper Daly showed great agility to take a sharp caught and bowled chance. Curtis held a catch fielding close in at mid wicket off Lachie's bowling to give him 1-12. Tooma 3-21. Connor maintained his accuracy to dismiss the 4th batsmen with no addition to the total. Connor ended with Walwa World February 2013 13 1-5. Tooma then steadied until Sasha Newnham took a strong catch off Andrew Jenkins' bowling. Andrew finished with 14. In the 17th Andrew showed excellent reflexes to take a catch off Curtis' second over. Next over Cooper claimed another wicket as he bowled a wicket maiden when Connor held a catch. Cooper finished with 2-3 off three. Tooma 749. Connor again proved reliable in the field when he took a catch off Max's second to give him 1-6. Tooma continued the run chase but were hampered when Lachie snatched a catch off Luke Wood's second. Luke ended 1-7 and Tooma were 9-56. The innings closed when Curtis took an agile caught and bowled for the 10th wicket with the total on 64. Curtis finished with 2-9. Jingellic's fielding was generally much-improved as players held catches and both wicket keepers, Connor and Andrew, performed strongly.The seniors' game looked like it might be threatened by rain with Tooma sending Jingellic into bat. Jesse Ash and Jarrod Daly opened the batting with Roy Hall the only player to make double figures with a good knock of 30. Jingellic all out for 58. Chris Detering opened the bowling with a wicket, following that up with a great catch off Zach Klippel's bowling in the next over. In the 3rd Alex Daly took a catch off Jarrod's. The fourth wicket fell in the 4th when Alex held another catch off Jim Dryden as Jingellic shared the overs around. A run-out in the 10th came before Tooma succeeded in chasing down the runs to take the points. www.walwa.com HEATWAVES A heatwave is an extended period of abnormally and uncomfortably hot and unusually humid weather. During the 20th century, heatwaves have caused more deaths in Australia than any other natural hazard. With global warming resulting in rising temperatures and common extreme weather circumstances, summer heatwave have become a part of life in Australia. It is important that we prepare for heatwaves to ensure that we stay safe and well during these times. SURVIVING THE HEAT A heat stroke occurs when the body temperature rises causing the natural cooling system in our body to kick in. If this process can’t get rid of the heat fast enough it will fail causing the vital body organs to heat up and eventually stop working, resulting in even more debilitating conditions or death. What can be done to prevent overheating: Drink plenty of water. Don’t drink alcohol Keep a wet cloth to wet your face. This simulates sweat and cools the body Keep the back of your neck cool Don’t wait until you are overheated to get cool Limit the time outside especially in direct sunlight Check on friends and neighbours and remind others to check on you Check the local news and forecast daily for weather and safety updates Don’t cook with the stove or oven. Eat cool foods Wear clothes that are loose, lightweight and light-coloured and a wide brimmed hat Take a cool shower Go out early in the morning or late in the evening. Seek medical advice if necessary. What are signs that you are getting overheated: cramps dizziness fainting headaches heavy sweating increased heart rate nausea Who is most at risk: elderly people, babies and young children, people with serious mental health problems, people on certain medications, people with serious chronic conditions (particularly breathing or heart problems), people who already have a high temperature people with mobility problems people who misuse alcohol or take illicit drugs people who are physically active, such as manual workers and sportspeople Remember that pets can be particularly vulnerable to the heat. Make sure they have shade and plenty of cool water to last the day. Walwa World February 2013 14 www.walwa.com WEDDINGS MELISSA AND CHRISTOPHER DRAGO The marriage celebration of Melissa Murray of “Narooma”, Jingellic and Christopher Drago of Sunbury, Victoria, was held on the 6th of January, 2013 at 5pm at “The Stones” of the Yarra Valley at Coldstream, and was celebrated before family and friends. The marriage was blessed by Father Peter Matheson, at the Chapel on The Stones and reception followed afterwards on The Stones. The newlyweds honeymooned in New Zealand for a fortnight. The young couple have made their home at Mentone, Victoria. Melissa is the only daughter of Rosemary and Barry Murray and Chris, the son of Pauline and John Drago. ANDREW AND EMMA RICHMOND On the 1st December 2012, friends and family gathered at the couples Lankeys Creek property "Lightfield", to celebrate the marriage of Andrew and Emma. The wedding was country themed non traditional and relaxed. Guests were asked to come in hats and boots, and the ceremony was laid out with straw and hay amongst the garden. The bride Walwa World February 2013 arrived by horseback, with cowboy boots underneath her dress. The day was perfect with the weather easing off to allow for a good afternoon. The couple will settle on their farm, honeymooning later in the year 15 www.walwa.com BORDER WALWA FOOTBALL & NETBALL CLUB ODE TO JANUARY ‘Twas the month after Christmas and all through the house, Nothing would fit me, not even a blouse. The cookies I’d nibbled, the eggnog I’d taste, All the holiday parties had gone to my waist. When I got on the scales there arose such a number! When I walked to the store (less a walk than a lumber). I’d remember the marvellous meals I’d prepared. The gravies and sauces and beef nicely rare, The wine and the rum balls, the bread and the cheese, And the way I’d never said, ‘No thank you, please. Netball Pre-Season & Tryouts Pre-season Training (Please attend at least 2 training sessions prior to tryouts) Wednesday 6th Feb 6.30pm – 8.00pm Kelly Park Wodonga Wednesday 13th Feb 6.30pm – 8.00pm Walwa Football Ground As I dressed myself in my husband’s old shirt, And prepared once again to do battle with dirt, I said to myself, as I only can, “You can’t spend a winter disguised as a man!” So- away with the last of the sour cream dip, Get rid of the fruitcake, every cracker and chip. Every bit of food that I like must be banished, ‘Till all the additional kilos have vanished. Wednesday 20 Feb 6.30pm – 8.00pm Kelly Park Wodonga th Wednesday 27th Feb 6.30pm – 8.00pm Walwa Football Ground Tryouts Wednesday 6th March 6.30pm – 8.00pm Kelly Park Wodonga I won’t have a cookie - not even a lick, I’ll want only to chew on a long celery stick. I won’t have hot biscuits, or corn bread, or pie, I’ll munch on a carrot and quietly cry, I’m hungry, I’m lonesome, and life is a bore, But isn’t that what January is for? Unable to giggle, no longer a riot, Happy New Year to all, and to all a good diet! Wednesday 13 March 6.30pm – 8.00pm Walwa Football Ground th If you are interested in playing and cannot attend any of the above sessions, please contact me so I can keep you on the list! Note – Season Training to commence Wednesday 20th March. PHYLLIS GADD IS TURNING 95 ***Times, Location & Details TBA to ensure minimal travel for players*** A celebration of Phyllis Gadd’s 95th birthday will be held at Granya on Saturday 2nd March from midday onwards. Contact: Katy Maras (A & B Grade Coach) PH: 0408 560 519 or 0408 362 851 FAX: 0260 229 599 Post: PO Box 63 Chiltern VIC 3683 Email: [email protected] Any family and friends are most welcome and should contact Raeleen McKenzie (nee GADD) on 02 6072 9535 for more details re venue etc Raelene needs to know numbers for catering purposes. Please note that this is optional for Under 14’s & Under 11’s – Training dates to be confirmed with coaches at a later date. Walwa World February 2013 PAG 16 GROUP IN TRAINING FOR MASTERS GAMES!!!! www.walwa.com A E T S V H W A T NINE LETTER PUZZLE Here is an easy nine letter puzzle. See how many words you can make using at least 4 letters. Use the middle letter in every word. Only use each letter once. Have fun! __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ Jack Hallinan and Vyner Smithwick Australia Day THANK YOU Big thank you to Betty Hallinan, Mary Connors, Elma van de Hoef, Neva Taylor and Karlee McHarg for helping with the folding of Walwa World in December. Your local Credit Union located at the Walwa Bush Nursing Centre Open Tuesdays and Thursdays 2pm-5pm Walwa World February 2013 17 www.walwa.com BRIDGE THE RIVER ARTS Bridge the River Arts group has completed another successful year in promoting the arts in the Upper Murray. November 2011 saw the launch of “Snowy Mountains and the Great River Road” exhibition as part of the Weekend Of Wonders Festival. As a committee we saw the culmination of many months of hard work come together in an extraordinarily successful event. It was a steep learning curve for many of us, and we had hoped to make this the first of many such events in the coming years. We started 2012 with “Deckchairs on the Green”, outdoor film night in February. Local music group “Narangatook” played to an appreciative audience prior to the screening of “Red Dog”. Attendance numbers were down but our group raised funds from the gate takings to offset some of our annual outgoings. “Narangatook” were successful in applying for a grant from the Ruth Whyte Bequest (administered by Charles Sturt University) to keep Australian folk music alive for our younger community members. The group will play to 5 primary schools encouraging bush dancing and music participation. In May 2012 we saw the official launch of Studio C546 in Main St Walwa. The opening followed much work done by members who wanted to establish a venue for presentation of their work and provide a possible artist’s workspace. The studio is now full of paintings, photography, craft and other work and is manned by volunteers (closed over the winter months). Presently Studio C546 is surviving by the generous financial support of some of its members. Operating the gallery comes with many challenges and we have yet to trade for a full financial year to test its viability. Barbara Pritchard also finalised an FRRR grant - the “Connection to the Land” project by arranging for Walwa Primary School children to participate with indigenous artist and stone carver, Chris Thorne, as he explained his design for his etching on the large rock sourced for the project. The rock has yet to be moved to its final resting place at the Bush Nursing Centre. Lastly I would like to thank all those members who have put in a lot of time and effort in order to make the group the success that it is. Gayl Sullivan TEST YOUR SKILL 76=24 Correct this equation so that it makes sense by moving the four digits around. You can’t introduce any new signs, you have an equal sign and that’s it. Imagine that the four digits are written on four slips of paper. Move them about in any way and make the equation make sense. (Answer in March edition of Walwa World or ask a Walwa PS student) Walwa World February 2013 18 www.walwa.com 200 WORD CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION JUDGED BY WILLIAM MCINNESS We are excited to announce that the Corryong Neighbourhood Centre has generously donated the prize money for our 200 Words creative writing competition. Thanks to Sara Jenkins and the CNC, $100 is up for grabs for the wordsmith from our readership whose 200 word micro-story captures our judge’s imagination. We understand that our time frame was a little short considering that the school holidays were hot and busy and so our editor has extended the deadline to April 1st, 2013. We encourage all of you to have a go! Put pen to paper or finger to keyboard and dash out a story. The challenge is to tell an engaging story in exactly 200 words. Subject matter can be anything from your imagination, names and places can be altered to protect the innocent – just have a bit of fun! Janice Newnham who has submitted two pieces, has this advice: “It is something you have to create in reverse – you have to know the ending before you start and you have to make every word count.” The Drummond children have collaborated to create a fantasy story which we publish with great delight – enjoy!! Rahni Houston also has created a great story. Irene Palmer has tracked down the judge and it is a flamboyant personality who already has several of books in print, no other than William McInness!!! SOME ENTRIES IN WRITING COMPETITION The Drover’s Son Bryce was the Drover’s son, living in the country. It was a hot summer morning and it was the first day without his father. It was hard for him with his father away because he had to look out for his younger brother, sister and mother. There was no one of his age to play with. Bryce was twelve. He had only one friend, Scruffy, his kelpie. Scruffy arrived on his twelfth birthday, but his father had taken Scruffy droving. He cried for days when his father told him he was taking Scruffy. On the drove, Scruffy, who wasn’t properly trained and was still a young pup, did not understand that chasing sheep was a bad thing. He was given so many warnings from the farmers; they all threatened to kill Scruffy. But one day, Scruffy took it one step too far and got shot by one of the farmers. When the drover found out he was heart broken. He did not know how he was going to tell Bryce. When he got home the Drover finally gathered up enough strength to tell Bryce. Bryce thought he would never forgive his dad after that, but after a while, he did. Sasha Newnham Age 12 There once was a girl and her name was May, May was hard working and every time she would finish doing something she got $5. So she went to her friend’s house April. April was different to May she was messy and didn’t help with anything. So when May got to April’s house she noticed how messy her room was so she cleaned the washing- $5- she made the bed$10- then she folded her clothes- $15- she also cleaned her fishes’ tank- $20-she fixed up her junk on top of her draws-$25 - She dusted-$30-she made the bed for herself -$35- She vacuumed, all together that was $40 after May finished she was very tired but pleased with herself then she asked for her money but April didn’t want to give it to her May kept on asking but April said no she liked it messy. So May dirtied the washing, messied the bed, unfolded the clothes, dirtied and slimed the fish tank, messed up the junk on the draw, put dirt where she dusted put her bed away and then put dust and mud on the floor. Then she said to April “now you owe me $80”. Rahni Houston, 11 Isabelle and One-eye: There once was a girl named Isabelle, she was six years old and she was a princess. One unfortunate day she was stolen by a witch who had a wrinkly face with a long and pointy nose. The witch locked Isabelle in a tall, grey tower. Isabelle felt sad and lonely. Her room was really, really dark and dusty and there were spider webs in every corner. The witch also gave Isabelle all the revolting jobs, like pulling off the tails of white mice and crushing up dried frogs legs. Isabelle’s luck changed the day that One-eye, the one eyed giant monster, came strolling past and she called out for help. The giant was a friendly and generous creature. His skin was light green with dark green spots, his hair was bright purple and his one eye was sky blue. He was happy to let Isabelle ride on his shoulder while they looked for a good spot for a picnic. They found a pretty circle of flowers growing in a meadow and One-eye lay out a large picnic blanket. As soon as the pair had sat down Isabelle picked a bunch of flowers and they floated back to her home. Story by Elsie aged 7, Ada aged 6 and Mac Drummond aged 4. Walwa World February 2013 19 www.walwa.com THE 86TH ANNUAL JINGELLIC SHOW SUNDAY 24TH MARCH, 2012 With 2 day SHOW JUMPING Starting; Saturday23rd March,2012 At Jingellic Show Grounds Events which also start Saturday are; Feature Pack Horse Race & Stockman’s Challenge 50yrs of Registered Murray Greys Competition 4PM JUNIOR JUDGING COMPETITION JUNIOR HANDLERS & LED STEER JUDGING 6pm To 8pm SHEEP TEAM PENNING 7PM BBQ DINNER & LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 8PM PRAIRIE OYSTERS COUNTRY ROCK BAND ADMISSION; SAT NIGHT ENTRY & INCLUDING SUNDAY; ADULT $15.00 SUNDAY ENTRY; FAMILY $20.00 SINGLE ADULT $10.00 PENSIONER/CONCESSION $ 5.00 CHILDREN 6-16 YRS $ 2.00 CHILDREN UNDER 6 FREE NOTE; PAVILION ENTRIES NEED TO BE IN BY 8.30am SUNDAY! LOTS OF FUN ATTRACTIONS FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT SO SEE YOU THERE! PRESIDENT; Ace Coughlan Ph 02-60371382 Mob; 0427-371382 Email; [email protected] SECRETARY; Liz McLellan Ph 02-60376213 Mob; 0408-376213 Walwa World February 2013 20 www.walwa.com