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Yackity Yak Oct • Nov 2017 1
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ABN 58 129 541 706 October • November 2017 Issue 74
Visit Yackandandah’s visitor information website, call in at the Old Post Office, and make sure you take your visitors there.
There are some great people there to help youwww.exploreyackandandah.com.au
Friday 1 December 2017
By Denis Ginnivan
Totally Renewable Yackandandah (TRY) along with Yackandandah Community Development Company (YCDC) are proudly hosting this year’s Yack Community Street Party and a ‘Festival of Dangerous Ideas’, along with a Community Renewable Energy Forum event.
A small reference group is developing the event. It has representatives from Totally Renewable Yackandandah (TRY), Yackandandah Community Development Company (YCDCo), The Yackandandah Community Centre, Indigo Shire, Yackandandah Health, and Yackandandah Chamber of Commerce. So, the plan in order of proceedings, is…
Forum on Community Renewable Energy 12.00-3.30 pm (Yack Public Hall)
For this Forum, we are developing the main theme of ‘Renewable and Sustainable’. In addition to a presentation by Totally Renewable Yackandandah, we have four leading speakers addressing range of renewable energy topics. Professor John Hewson (former leader of Liberal Party, Dr Kate Auty (ACT Commissioner for Sustainability), Dan Cass (Australia Institute) and Simon Corbell (Victorian renewable energy advocate). Bookings can be made at https://www.trybooking.com/322586 Singer / songwriter Shane Howard will be here to launch his anthem song on renewable energy, (Shane will be dedicating this song to TRY). We expect attendance for this event from local, regional and metro areas, and we are hoping to have media attention on this forum, and and festival generally.
Yackandandah Festival of Dangerous Ideas discussion groups – 4.00-5.30 (various locations around town)
We are currently developing a range of ‘dangerous’ ideas
and topics each of which will be advertised to be discussed at a location and time. We want to showcase the many exciting projects around Yackandandah which are doing great work. Those discussion groups could be at a sit-down site, or they could occur as part of a visit to a project site.
Yack Community Street Party 5.00-9.00 pm (Wellsford Street, closed High to Wyndham; Memorial Gardens)
For the Yack community street party, we plan to have music, speeches, food, displays, dancing, displays of community activities and services. We are also hoping to have radio broadcasts through the day / evening. We will have a music stage featuring Shane Howard and local community orchestras choirs and musicians.
We welcome inquiries and registrations from the wide range of Yack community groups who would wish to display / demonstrate their exciting activities in the street and gardens.
The theme for the party this year is ‘dangerous’ so we encourage your edgy, creative and imaginative ideas. We are keen to hear from cafes, pubs and community groups regarding provision of food for the event. NB Please contact Denis Ginnivan to discuss! See below contact.
Contact:
Denis Ginnivan, event organiser on 0412503498; or email dginnivan@
bigpond.com
Above right: Shane Howard
is the keynote performer at the
Festival and will launch an anthem
dedicated to TRY at the Community
Forum
Festival of Dangerous Ideas and Street Party
Energy Marches ApaceTotally Renewable
Yackandandah
by Matthew Charles-Jones
During the final two weeks of September, and spilling in to October, residents in the Yackandandah Heights estate have witnessed a near-first for Australia. A flurry of electricians have been installing household batteries to partner solar panels and a smart control system, the ‘Ubi.’
Mondo Power, a subsidiary of AusNet Services, and whom manage our poles and wires, have been working with 14 properties at Yack Heights to integrate battery and solar systems. Residents will remain connected to the main grid, but can operate independently during outages, and the Ubi technology allows power to charge batteries during the day with solar to be drawn on as the sun fades. It also provides householders an online portal to view, in real time, their usage details and track the cumulative record of their reliance on renewable energy.
This focused innovation with batteries, solar and the Ubi will make possible a ‘mini-grid,’ a unified electricity system where properties can generate, store and share electricity. This is the bit which is unique and
to activate the mini grid, we need to create a community energy retailer, which can broker the ‘electron’ exchange and return dividends to the community. TRY and Indigo Shire have been successful in winning $100,000 dollars from the Victorian Government to prepare a business analysis of this retail model. After all, with YCDCo, Yack has a proud history in energy retailing.
Really importantly, this ‘unified’ energy system allows a dynamic balancing of the electricity grid – by reducing out the peaks and troughs of electricity demand. This can reduce the need for expensive network upgrades, which will save us all money, reduce our individual power bills (thus limiting our export of cash elsewhere), and reduce the threat of power outages on extreme temperature days.
At the same time, another 110 Yack area residents have taken advantage of the TRY / Mondo Power battery ready solar bulk-buy; this brings the total of new solar to 550kW. Additionally, North East Water has just connected a 40kW solar system and 40 kWh battery to our water supply.
This is all a truly awesome result as we march toward 100%. Well done!! And further more, we expect to launch another bulk buy early in 2018.
2 Oct • Nov 2017 Yackity Yak
YACKITY YAK
Yackity Yak is a free bi-monthly publication aimed at
providing news, entertainment and information to the
people of Yackandandah.
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surrounding area via Australia Post.
Submissions are welcome, encouraged and valued,
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Yackity Yak, C/- Yackandandah Post Office,High Street,Yackandandah VIC 3749
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2017 DEADLINES:
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Spring fling...
Spring is finally here and with it new solar panels are being
installed, street festivals are
coming and plenty of fishing is being done. I hope everyone is
finding time to enjoy the beautiful weather and all that is happening
in and around Yack.
As my tenure with the paper is
almost over with the year drawing
to a close we are keen to hear
from anyone interested in getting
involved with the Yackity Yak.
Whatever your skills, if you’ve
ever wanted to be involved, now
is the time to get in touch!
In the meantime, enjoy the sun and this new edition!
Michelle
A Ramble with the Editor
Christmas comes to the FlatsOsbornes Flat Hall
Good Turn Out to Garage Sale: Thanks to all who held a stall or visited us at the Hall for the garage sale - It was a good community day and the sunshine was appreciated. We enjoyed opening up the hall and showing off our great community asset to our visitors.
Thanks also to the Osbornes Flat Primary fundraising group for their involvement on the day - their sausage sizzle was a big hit and appreciated by visitors and stallholders a-like !
Christmas Get-together:
Sunday afternoon 17 December,
from 5 pmYou know the drill - BYO plate
of salad/dessert to share and your own meat for the BBQ. A great catch-up for our OF community - we look forward to seeing plenty of old (!) and new faces - all welcome
Pilates at the Hall: Don’t put it off any longer - get working on your fitness and well-being! Grab a friend and join the fun group on Monday and Thursday evenings, at 7 pm. The Hall is warm, the cost is $15 per class (casual) or just $100 for 10 sessions. Come and try this highly beneficial form of exercise – no more excuses! Call Janene on 0423 289 215 with any enquiry.
Hire Me – a great venue with a difference ! We offer a fully functional kitchen, heating and cooling and a large area outside that works well set up for weddings and bigger gatherings. With a reasonable full day/night hire charge of $150, the hall is a great size (can seat up to 80 comfortably), is close to town and is a popular venue for parties, family events, weddings etc. We also have a small meeting room available to community groups.
For all enquiries please contact either Lisa on 0439 855 297 or Andrea on 6027 1991
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Looking for a new challenge?
The YCDevelopmentCo Board are
seeking community minded person
with great organisational skills to take
over as editor for Yackandandah’s
community newspaper, ‘Yackity Yak.’
Please send any expression of
interests to Kevin Poyner, kevin@
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of the full job description, or please
call Kevin on 0439 849 785 for more
information.
Yackity Yak Oct • Nov 2017 3
by Brendan Hogan
It’s time to book your tickets for Yackandandah Theatre Company’s newest production, Living Memory. Inspired by the residents of Yamaroo, the performance is a unique collaboration with Yackandandah Health, with the financial support of the Foundation for Regional and Rural Renewal.
Performed in the grounds of Yackandandah Health, this inspiring show brings together a community and its elders by dramatising the memories and experiences of residents David Nelson, Pepita Hodgetts, Isabella Robinson, Edie Dryden, Harold McQuilton, Hazel Fox and Erle Peatt. With more than 600 years of ‘life’ between them, the show will blend monologues with music to create a powerful and collective celebration of life, memory and resilience.
Anyone who was fortunate enough to see last year’s From Here To There will know that you are in for something special. Those of you who missed out – book your tickets early.
There is limited space available for each show and plenty of tickets have already been sold.
The monologues have been written by local writers Kate Rotherham, Brendan Hogan, Beverley Lello and Lisa Mason, and will be brought to life on stage by a band of local performers and musicians, including Trevor Matthews, Bridget Doyle, Matt Lane, Lisa Mason, Brendan Hogan, Maddi Shepherd, and Nina Edwards.
Performance dates are November 2, 3 and 4. Doors open at 7.15pm, for an 8pm start. There is a Saturday matinee at 2pm. All performances will be held outdoors and onsite at Yackandandah Health (20 Isaac Avenue), except for the Saturday matinee, which will be held at the public hall. In the event of inclement weather, performances will be held at the public hall. With the nights still being relatively cool, audience members are encouraged to rug up. All tickets are $20 and can be purchased online by visiting www.arts.yackandandah.com or by phoning Brendan Hogan on 0419 572 094.
Yamaroo in the limelight
Caption for photo: Bridget Doyle meeting with Hazel Fox, whom she will play on
stage as part of Living Memory
Not all plastics are created equal
Plasticwise Yackandandah
This month at Plasticwise Yackandandah (PWY) we’ve embarked on a new community education mission to reduce plastic waste. To compliment the ‘research’ that PWY has shared via our facebook page we are kick starting a regular article in the Yackity Yack about some common myths & facts about the plastics we use in our lives. First up:
Biodegradable plastics vs. bioplastics; pros and cons
A quick (re)search about the so-called ‘biodegradable plastics’ put few things into perspective, nevertheless hushed certain expectations. Numerous plastic items are often labelled as ‘biodegradable’ and one would rightly assume these may have less negative impacts on the environment when discarded. While this may be true under certain conditions, it is not always the case.
“Biodegradable plastics”Products labelled as “Biodegradable”
plastics are in fact petroleum-based plastics with some additives that may facilitate biodegradation (= disintegration by biological means) if they end up in the right environment (i.e. commercial composting facility!). But even if they start to (bio)degrade they can leave behind toxic residues and/or break down into microplastic (a big problem to our oceans!)
“Bioplastics”On the other hand, there might be
another type of more environmentally friendly plastic which has received more attention recently: Bioplastic! Bioplastics are made of using renewable raw materials - the most common being corn starch. While bioplastics can be compostable in home composting systems, a quick check is always worthwhile before doing so. Otherwise, industrial composting facilities are a go-to in this case, too!
In addition, it is important to note that these types of plastics cannot be mixed with conventional plastics during the recycling process due to their different chemical composition. Also, if both bio- and biodegradable plastics end up in landfills they may persist there for a very long time, like their oil-based counterparts.
The bioplastic industry is in its infancy, so let’s hope a more sustainable plastic alternative is on its way! Till then, if you purchase such ‘green’ plastics look out for labelling and information regarding their origins and types, or do yourself a quick search. AND let’s always remember: Reduce – Reuse – Recycle – Repair – Share!!
Plastic Wise Yackandandah is currently investigating how these alternative plastic types can be composted or recycled locally.
If you wish to know more about Plasticwise Yackandandah, or provide a suggestion for a future research topic please get in touch via our facebook page, at www.plasticwise.net or email [email protected]
Have a laugh with Reg...Did you know Reg used to have a fear of hurdles? He got over it!
4 Oct • Nov 2017 Yackity Yak
Snakes alive! As the seasons change and the weather starts to
warm up we will inevitably start to see an increase in snake activity in our area.
Most people I talk to have a ‘snake story’ of their own, but we would generally prefer to avoid interacting with them.
There are two things that a snake requires at this time of the year – food and shelter. If we can remove or reduce one or both of these then snakes are less likely to be attracted to our property.
With food we generally refer to mice, rats, frogs and lizards. Chicken, pet and stock feeds can be an issue due to them attracting rodents.
Shelter can be a multitude of things. Ground based plants, rockeries, retaining walls, building products, rubble etc. Snakes can be reluctant to cross large open spaces, so keeping grass short can be of assistance.
Depending on the water pressure at your property, a garden hose can be an effective way to encourage a snake to move on. Should you decide that you need assistance to deal with a snake, it is important to keep an eye on the snake; I am reluctant to come out to the snake that was “over near the agapanthus 20 minutes ago”.
Indigo Shire has a list of snake catchers on their website, go to “What We Do”, then “Animals” then “Snake Catchers”: http://www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au/What_We_Do/Animals/Snake_Catchers
Australia Day in Indigo Shire – Let them know we care
The Indigo Shire Australia Day Award nominations open on Monday 11 September.
The Mayor, Cr Jenny O’Connor, said the prestigious awards were designed to pay tribute to those who made extraordinary efforts for those around them, and whose achievements enriched the community.
“There are so many individuals, community organisations and businesses in Indigo Shire who work tirelessly to help and support others. This is an opportunity to recognise and appreciate their contributions,” Cr O’Connor said.
“We are looking for those people who do wonderful things for the community, to reward and thank them for everything they do. The Awards are a great opportunity for you to nominate a friend, family member, community leader or colleague so we can all recognise their dedication, talent, enthusiasm and contribution to society.
“The importance of volunteers in our community is something we can’t do full justice to or measure accurately. Volunteers contribute so much to what makes Indigo Shire a great place to live. They are selfless in the time and effort they put in to helping others out and they make a difference to our daily lives.”
Winners will be honoured on Friday 26 January 2018 at Australia Day events in Barnawartha, Beechworth, Chiltern, Kiewa-Tangambalanga, Rutherglen and Yackandandah.
“So please look at your communities and identify those people and groups going above and beyond,” Cr O’Connor said.
“Politics aside, Australia Day is an opportunity for us to acknowledge people in our communities who have worked hard in so many ways to make their Indigo Shire a better place to live.”
Nominations close at 5pm on Friday 10 November 2017.
Award Categories• Indigo Shire Citizen of the Year• Indigo Shire Young Citizen of
the Year• Indigo Shire Community
Organisation of the Year• Beechworth & District
Certificate of Achievement• Rutherglen & District
Certificate of Appreciation• Chiltern & District Certificate
of Appreciation• Yackandandah & District
Certificate of Appreciation• Barnawartha & District
Certificate of Appreciation• Kiewa-Tangambalanga
& District Certificate of
Appreciation• Emma George Junior Sporting
ScholarshipAll residents of Indigo Shire
are eligible for nomination. Nominations forms and details on how to apply are available from Council’s Beechworth and Yackandandah offices, Chiltern and Rutherglen Customer Service Centres, and fromwww.indigoshire.vic.gov.au/australiaday.
Last year, Rutherglen’s Patricia Robertson was Citizen of the Year in recognition of her tireless work over many decades with Meals on Wheels, the Rutherglen Primary School Library, Glenview Nursing Home, Neighbourhood Watch, PROBUS Rutherglen, Albury and North East Victoria Legacy, Rutherglen and District Swimming Club and the Rutherglen Information Centre.
Pip Gill of Chiltern was the Young Citizen of the Year for her work with the Chiltern Fire Brigade and her dedication in caring for a family member and achieveing excellence in her academic record.
Swimmer Zoe Deacon from Browns Plain won the Emma George Sporting Scholarship, and the Kiewa-Tangambalanga Lions Club was named Community Organisation of the Year.
Yackity Yak Oct • Nov 2017 5
Hume Bank launches locally based contact centreHume Bank announces its new
local contact centre to compliment its branch and online network.
The contact centre is based at Hume’s 492 Olive Street branch. Customer enquiries will be handled locally over the phone, online and through social media.
The contact centre team will bring relevant knowledge and experience of Hume’s products
and services to assist customers in a timely and efficient way. Customers will be familiar with local Hume staff and should expect great service.
“We continue to build a next generation community banking experience that combines the right access points, technology, products and services along with the best face to face customer service to
ensure customers can do their banking with ease where, when and how they wish,” said CEO at Hume Bank David Marshall.
The contact centre operates from 8am-6pm Monday to Friday. General branch opening hours are 9am-5pm and some of our branches are opened on Saturdays from 9.30am-12pm, for a full listing visit humebank.com.au.
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Yackandandah Community Development Company Ltd
ABN 45 099 899 886
37 High Street, PO Box 188, Yackandandah Vic 3749 NOTICE OF
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGYackandandah Community Development Company Limited (Company) gives notice
that the 2017 annual general meeting of shareholders will be held at:
JAVA@YACK on Wednesday the 22th of November, 2017 at 6:00pm for a 6:30 start.
Light refreshments supplied
Please RSVP to Marion on 02 6027 1408 (leave a message if necessary), or
ANNUAL REPORTThe annual report may be viewed at: http://ycdco.com.au/shareholders/annual-reports/.
If you wish to receive a printed copy, please send an email to: ycdco.admin@yackandandah.
com or telephone 02 6027 1408 during normal business hours.
Dated this 14th Day of October, 2017: By order of the Board Phillip Newman Director
Website: www.yackandandah.com/ycdco/
By Kevin Poyner
We have recently welcomed
some new artists to our
community at The Station.
Tracey Napper is a mixed
media and mosaic artist who
joined the crew a few months
ago. She has fitted in well and is enjoying working with the other
artists in the main studio spaces.
We are also very excited to
welcome silversmith, Christine
Battocchio who has been working
at The Station for some weeks,
and contemporary jeweller Maria
Klingner who is our most recent
arrival who has made a tree
change from Canberra
Greg Lingham of Altered
Dimensions, is a local builder
who has been building in Yack for
many years and last June, shifted
his office to the upstairs office accommodation at Yack Station.
We welcome Sharon Gadsby
as of September 9th in her new
business Style Station Hair Studio
previously where Beauty by Ann,
Ann Johnson, operated from. We
all wish Ann, Brendan and their
family well with their shift to
Melbourne.
In the last edition of Yackity
Yak you would have read about
a new community craft brewing
club also being set up. Brian
Lannen and Kevin Poyner have
invited all interested brewers to
join them in a new club format,
learning the dark arts of mash
brewing. Their EOI meeting
attracted 20 guests with 5
apologies so the club is up and
brewing. The inaugural AGM
was held on 21st Sept with all
committee positions being filled enthusiastically. Watch this space
and community facebook for
further news on this front.
Kevin and Jenny Poyner are
making preparations for their
new Turntable Art Gallery which
will showcase other local artists
work and some creative work
from further afield. Watch for opening exhibition announcement
on community Facebook page.
So there are many changes at the
station and you all need to pop up
and acquaint yourselves with all
that’s happening.
On the creative front we
congratulate Heather Mullen,
Ellen Engwerda and Lesley
Labram for their recent selection
in the Trinity Art Exhibition
and a special congrats to Lesley
who took out the Albury Picture
Framers Award. Well done!
And finally, Yack Station will hold it’s OPEN STUDIOS -
“ART IN ACTION DAY” on 2nd
December, from 10am to 3pm, to
coincide with the High Country
Fair at the Memorial Gardens.
So after you have visited the
fair, come up to Yack Station
and watch the artists “in action”
as they showcase their diverse
creative talents. You will also be
able to “Have a go” at various art
endeavours such as weaving or
mosaic making. So make it a date
on 2nd December at The Station.
The Gentlemen’s Lunch
Sunday 19th November
One for the gents, we’ll be talking all things
wood-fired ovens before firing it up and getting
lunch going for you.
Phillip Newman and Andrew Ferguson,
Yackandandah-based home fine beer brewers, will
expose you to the basics of all grain home brewing
with a practical demonstration with a small brew
on the day. You will learn what it means to mash
grain, sparge, lauter and chill the wort!
Taste different styles of beer and learn how beer
is matched to food.
Freshly cooked wood-fired pizza with fresh
produce from our farm... a fine brew or two...
lunch, gents?
Dine with the group under the vines
with glorious valley views
This event includes morning tea on arrival and
a 2-course lunch with matched beers.
11 am – 4pm | $95 pp
Enquiries/Bookings: [email protected]
6 Oct • Nov 2017 Yackity Yak
HVP Plantations – A Busy Forest
Did you know that the pine plantation between Yackandandah, Stanley and Beechworth is owned and managed by HVP Plantations?
HVP Plantations is one of Australia’s largest private timber plantation companies. While the company is Melbourne-based, there are local offices and depots situated throughout north eastern Victoria. HVP’s north eastern estate, consists of over 49,500 ha of pine plantation that extends from central Victoria through to the NSW border.
In 2003, large areas of the
HVP’s Stanley plantation were affected by the bushfires then replanted. Subsequently these areas are now the same age. HVP is currently conducting a thinning program across the Stanley plantation to maintain healthy trees free from disease. Stage one of the Yackandandah section of the thinning program will commence around November 2017. It is
expected to last approximately 6 weeks.
In this time log trucks will be using local roads including Number One Road, Moyle Road, Kirby Flat Road and Back Creek Road for some of these operations. HVP Plantations, together with the local log transport companies, has implemented a voluntary speed reduction of 40km/hr along Kirby Flat Road and Moyle Road for our trucks. Due care should be exercised around the boundaries of the plantation and at road intersections along the route. If you would like to communicate with the log truck drivers they will be available on UHF channel 40 on the sealed roads and UHF channel 25 on forest roads.
The harvested logs will be transported to mills in Wangaratta, Albury and Benalla to be processed into a range of products including newspaper and medium density fibreboard.
Felling and processing trees,
and loading trucks are hazardous activities. Large machinery is involved and the ability of operators to hear and see beyond the immediate area of operations is often restricted.
To keep everyone safe, on ground signage is in place to highlight the specific areas of the operation in the plantation. If you see these signs DO NOT continue past the signs, you must seek an alternate route.
All of our operations are subject to fire and weather constraints and customer demand and may be altered without notice.
In an effort to help us to improve our communication of operations, HVP Plantations encourages you to contact us through our website www.hvp.com.au with any feedback.
For further information regarding these operations please contact HVP Plantations on 03 5731 2000.
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Yack Community Christmas Lunch 2017by Carmel Kelley
As advised previously I am delighted to again be able to offer this community event. I have some volunteers already, and some people have already registered their intent to attend.
A massive thanks to all the businesses who supported the 2016 lunch and I’m now asking for support for this year. A little something under the tree for those attending on the day makes a lovely surprise. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. If you’d like to donate please contact me, or I’ll be door-knocking closer to Christmas to pick up donations.
Anyone who would like to help in any way is more than welcome to contact me on 0418 242 105.
This truly is a lunch for everybody – singles, couples and families. Anyone within the community is warmly invited to come and join us for a hot lunch, friendly company and fun Christmas festivities. Please pass this information to anyone you think may wish to come.
It would be a massive help for catering purposes if I can have RSVP’s by Monday 4th December.
Either call or message 0418 242 105, or email [email protected].
It should also be noted that we will cater for “walk-ins” on the day so don’t worry if you’ve not sent an RSVP.
We look forward to seeing you!!
Date: Monday 25th December, 2017
Time: 11.30am for a sit down hot lunch at Noon
Venue: Butson Park Football Function Room
Cost: Gold Coin Donation
Note: Alcohol Free Event
Yackity Yak Oct • Nov 2017 7
This is a story of love...
by Merle Bray
We have been friends of Joan and John Eyles for many years, particularly during the time we all lived in Yackandandah. They had five children, Kate being the last born. She was a bright and happy girl, educated in Wodonga where she was awarded a scholarship to Queens College in Melbourne. She studied diligently and became a lawyer
Kate married Doctor Julian Gooi, Head of the Cardiac Department at the Alfred and they had two children, Pablo and Harriet. Sadly Kate died of pancreatic cancer two years ago.
Two scholarships were created by Julian in her name. Joan and John were delighted that this year one of the scholarship was won by a young man from Yackandandah--Lionel Goodwin.
At the presentation at Queens College of the Kate Eyles Scholarship, Lionel was described as a “classic country boy, vice captain of the football team, a CFA member and a regular volunteer in the Yackandandah Community. He also is involved in arts (best written drama script), was in the school musical, won the Principal’s award for design and technology and is a lifetime member of the Kergunyah Pony Club where he has competed in multiple Stockman Challenge events. Lionel enrolled in the Bachelor of Agriculture Science at the University of Melbourne. Lionel has an older sister at Monash, and a younger sister and twin brother who live at home with his mother. Unfortunately, Lionel’s father was killed in a road collision at the start of secondary school. Despite this, Lionel is a great kid with a sunny outlook on life: he took it in his stride when during O-Week’ he was diagnosed with appendicitis and had to go under the knife... he still made it to class Monday morning.”
Joan and John now reside in Toowoomba.
Take a seat... or 50! Yackandandah Public Hall and Courthouse CoM
By Chris Lello, Treasurer
YCDCo Helps Purchase 130 New Chairs for
Courthouse and Public Hall
A grant of $7,000 from YCDCo made it possible
for the Yackandandah Public Hall & Courthouse
Committee of Management to purchase 80 new
chairs for the Courthouse and 50 new chairs for the
Public Hall. These were the same type of quality
chair already in the Public Hall. There was also a
$1,000 contribution from The Yackandandah Theatre
Company and another $1,000 from the Yackandandah
Folk Festival Committee. The remainder of the cost
was funded by the CoM.
The 50 chairs for the Public Hall replaced the 45
yellow theatre seats sold after the Yackandandah
Cinema stopped showing films in the hall due to mainstream films now requiring digital equipment costing about $100,000. This means the Public Hall
can still cater for audiences of 300 people.
The Courthouse had a mixed collection of old
chairs from the Public Hall and it was decided, as
part of the upgrading of facilities, that new chairs
were desirable. In addition, the Shire has spent
considerable effort in addressing the rising damp
issue in the Courthouse over the past three years, and
the CoM has funded the installation of lighting tracks
with LED lighting suitable for art displays. These
contributions have transformed the Courthouse into
a very desirable multi-use venue with the existing
chairs being moved on to the Men’s Shed and
Yackandandah Golf Club.
The Yackandandah Public Hall and Courthouse
Committee of Management would like to thank
YCDCo for their substantial contribution to these
chairs which is the final stage of an upgrading project for the public halls in Yackandandah that has seen
over $140,000 being spent on improving these venues
since 2012. This does not include costs associated
with Indigo Shire addressing the rising damp
problem in the Courthouse. These funds have come
from a number of sources beginning with a $56,000
grant from Regional Development Victoria. Over this
period there have been substantial contributions from
several volunteer groups in town: Arts Yackandandah
$26,000, YCDCo $7,000, Yackandandah Folk
Festival Committee $6,000, Old Time Dance Group
$3,000 and Yackandandah PS $1000. We would like
to thank these groups for their contributions.
For more information and to book either of these
venues go to www.publichall.yackandandah.com
Russ Munro and Ali Pockley moving the chairs off the
street and into the Courthouse.
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Yackandandah
Fishing Club
Presidents Report Hi keen anglers I begin with
the sad task of sending our clubs condolences to the Boehm Family. Chris was a keen member, angler and friend of the club, our thoughts are with you all in this time of sadness.
Great fishing weather is on its way and there are plenty of hungry trout to be caught in the Allan’s flat water hole during the September school holidays please call if you need some tips for catching some of the stocked rainbow trout
A reminder that Cod season is Closed from 1 September til 30 November inclusive
Trout season is open as of 1 September so get fishing
Upcoming events
Myrtleford and district fishing club have a fishing comp on the weekend of the 4TH and 5TH of November
Cod classic lake Mulwala and the Murray River is on and the club will be represented at this years event December 1ST, 2ND,3RD
Tight Lines to all hope to see you Fishing somewhere
Mick Ellis
Yackandandah Football & Netball Club
by Carmel Kelley
2017 – What a great year for our club!
We have brought home two football premiership flags and bagged a heap of league awards with a couple of league records included. The Reserves & U17’s were 2017 premiers – Congratulations!!
Congratulations to all these winners. The club is extremely proud of your efforts.
We are looking forward to an exciting year for 2018. Some coaches have been appointed and announcements will be made once all positions have been filled.
We say farewell to President Brendan Johnson who has taken on a new job position that sees him and his family moving from Yackandandah. We thank Brendan for his time at the club and wish him well in his next venture.
Everyone is invited to attend the AGM for the club which will be held on Monday 15th November at the clubrooms commencing at 7pm.
Carmel KelleyTreasurer
Indigo Valley Speakers
Come and find your voice at our friendly
meetings!We can help you develop confidence for
your presentations or speeches!
Meetings are held at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
on 1st and 3rd Wednesday’s - Wooragee
Centenerary Hall and Yackandandah
Community Centre.
Details at: http://indigovalley.easy-speak.org/
We welcome visitors and new members!.
Contact President Andrea Palmer
Mobile 0409 209 230
Contact VP Membership Carole McCulloch
Mobile 0423 532 785
Winners are grinnersFootball Club Awards:Seniors: B&F - Lee Dale Runner Up - Grady Nigsch
Reserves: B&F - James Davies Runner Up - Dan Surgeon
Thirds: B&F - Jay Hillary Runner Up - Johann Jarrett
Fourths: B&F - Will Lawson Runner Up - Damian Pan
Football League Awards: First time in league history that 3
winners were from the one club
Barton Medallist (Seniors B&F) - Lee Dale
Reserves B&F - James Davies
Thirds B&F - Johann Jarrett and Thirds Runner Up - Jay Hillary
Senior leading goal kicker - Trent Castles with 111 goals
Thirds leading goal kicker - Jay Hillary with 163 goals (league record
for most goals in any grade)
Netball Club Awards:A Grade: B&F – Kylie Murphy Runner-Up - Daisy Eitler
B Grade: B&F – Samara Leslie Runner-Up – Olivia Murphy
C Grade: B&F – Carla Jenkins Runner-Up – Sophie Barnes &
Karen Keeble
U18’s: B&F – Claudia Pan Runner-Up – Jessica Nourse
U15’s: B&F – Michaela Farrugia Runner-Up – Brianna DeHennin
U13’s: B&F – Matilda Cox Runner-Up – Meg Pendergast
Netball League Awards:
U18’s Runner-Up – Claudia Pan
A Grade 3rd place – Kylie Murphy
Team of the Year members – Kylie Murphy (GS) & Chlorissa Johnston
(interchange)
Club Awards:Club Person of the Year – Darren Elliott & Monica Hack
Life Membership – Trevor Matthews
Something fishy
Looks like we’d better get back to Yack! Something’s
going on!
Yeah! I’d say they’re all busy at the
Town Garage Sale!
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Darbyshire Corner?
by Colin Barnard
Should 9 Williams Street, Yackandandah, be known as Darbyshire Corner? An attractive, council-owned garden and lawn area at the Williams-Windham Streets intersection, no record of historically significant land use readily names the space. But early noteworthy people can be linked to the site.
John Darbyshire, a surveyor of Yackandandah’s formative days, is one, though his name is not well-known today; and it was A. L. Martin who surveyed and aligned the village (including 9 Williams Street) and named its streets in 1856, several with reminders of the Crimean War - then ending but much in the news. Through him, possible names are: Williams Corner and Windham Corner by virtue of their locations, and Martin Corner, acknowledging his layout of Yackandandah.
While highly likely that General William Fenwick Williams’ and General Sir Charles Ash Windham’s names are those perpetuated on these Yackandandah street signs, the two British army officers who distinguished themselves in the Crimean conflict gave no more to the village. A. L. Martin was obviously much more significant then either, locally, because of his survey of the township, of other nearby land - along
Commissioner’s Creek for example, and of a road from Yackandandah to Snowy Creek. Why, then, should Darbyshire be remembered?
John Darbyshire was the original purchaser of 9 Williams Street, it being part of Allotment 13 Section 1, Yackandandah town lot, offered in The Government Gazette for Monday February 2 1857, upset price 15 pounds, deposit 10%. Darbyshire would purchase more blocks in Yackandandah later that year, 10 in sections 4, 5 and 6 at April (mainly) and August land sales, including one at the corner of Kars and High Streets where Yackandandah Health’s sequential forebears - Yackandandah Sanatorium, the Private Hospital and Yackandandah Bush Nursing Hospital - were later established. Thus, he clearly demonstrated his confidence in Yackandandah’s future, a view soon reinforced by a section of a competitive and parochial press.
A persuasive reason, however, was his survey of the Melbourne-Sydney Road through Yackandandah. With his involvement in township surveys at the junction of the Ovens and Murray Rivers, Morse’s Creek (Bright), and the now Indigo Shire places of Rutherglen, Chiltern, Wahgunyah, Barnawartha and Gooramadda, also the Chiltern-Beechworth Road, John Darbyshire was well-known across the
North East. But his survey of Sydney Road via Yackandandah, completed by June 1857, faced strong opposition. In November, potent opinion was expressed in The Albury Border Post by Inspector General of Roads George Harris, supported by District Surveyor Martin, that the shorter, less hilly, less swampy Middle Creek route, which had been ‘chosen for the electric telegraph’, was preferable to that selected by ‘Assistant District Surveyor Darbyshire’. Probably having local travellers and the rival Constitution in mind, Beechworth’s Advertiser backed this view as benefiting ‘most people’, while its adversary stated: ‘This township is going ahead at a pace that astounds ... As the authorities have determined to declare the high road to Albury to be through Yackandandah, not only will the value of land be considerably increased, but the approaches to the township must be considerably improved. The gap, which is in a wretched and dangerous state, will be repaired, and a bridge will also be erected across the creek on the other side of the township ... Public buildings will also spring up to ornament and improve the town.’
The highway passed through West Wodonga in the mid-1860s, but by then John Darbyshire had given Yackandandah a bridge and an early, lasting impetus.
Lock up and stay safe
Yackandandah Police
Hello all. Spring is finally here after an epic winter.
Congratulations to the Yackandandah Football Reserves and Under 17 sides on Premiership glory. That was the good news. The bad news is we recently had 5 cars broken into on the same night in town. Very little was stolen luckily, and most of what was stolen has been recovered, but it’s never a nice feeling that a stranger has violated your personal space. Looking at it from a glass half full perspective, none of the vehicles would have been tampered with if the owners had locked their vehicles. This was an opportunistic crime, not one of a master criminal. Please don’t think that just because your car is in your driveway or under your carport, it is safe from thieves. None of the cars ransacked were parked on the street. Enquiries are ongoing into the identification of the thief, if anyone has any information, or had their car ransacked and hasn’t reported it, please give me a call.
With the warmer weather comes more entertaining and merriment. Please don’t let the festive season result in drink driving. I will be ramping up the amount of breath tests I do and have already snagged 1 silly driver. He walked away with a $467 fine and 6 months off the road after blowing 0.096.
It’s been great to see the amount of people on the mountain bike tracks in the Stanley Forest. On several occasions the car park has been full of lycra clad adventurers and the tracks seem to be going from strength to strength. Just so everyone is clear on the tracks, they are for bicycle use only. Motorbikes are prohibited from being on the tracks, they are allowed on formed roads only, $500 fines apply. And horse riders are asked to stay off the tracks as they can create, and sometimes deposit, hazards on the tracks. There is the rest of the Stanley Forest for other users to utilise.
I have seen a rapid improvement in driver behaviour at the Yackandandah Primary School crossing. Speeds have dropped right down but unfortunately some drives still do not give way to pedestrians on the crossing when the flags are up.
I have had to speak to a number of people, mostly locals, who are parking their vehicles in No Standing zones, or blocking drivers, or parking vehicles in motorcycle only parks. Please pay attention to the parking signs.
Enjoy the warmer weather.Luke
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Dead Men TalkingDead Men Talking - the two-man,
one-act stage musical devised and scripted by Max Cullen and Warren Fahey, has been a wild success since it was first performed in 2014. Audiences love it!
The lively one act show finds the two legendary literary figures having a casual drink at the Leviticus Bar & Grill, Heaven’s Gate, and yarning about their legacies. Slightly cantankerous, yet grateful of their old friendship, Henry Lawson (Max Cullen) and A. B. ‘Banjo’ Paterson (Warren Fahey) discuss each others lives including their famous ‘War of Words’ in The Bulletin. They recite poems, sing songs and generally banter - and have a laugh about life’s changing circumstance.
Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson left extraordinary legacies to Australia and they should never be forgotten. As the world increasingly succumbs to the never-ending and somewhat inevitable pressure of ‘one world culture’ it is vital that small nations like Australia fight back to show their uniqueness. Our national identity was born in the bush and is one of feistiness and determination where pioneers battled with bushfires, floods, droughts, insect plagues and, quite often, authority and the banks. They also fought loneliness and despair but somehow-or-other came out the other side to build this great nation.
Lawson and Paterson emerged at a time when we needed masterful
storytellers who would talk to us in our own language and at our own level. They both took the old bush stories and songs and gave them back to us in a colloquial literary catalogue that bridged the gap between bush and city. They gave us a unique voice that still rings true blue today.
Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson left extraordinary legacies to Australia and they should never be forgotten. As the world increasingly succumbs to the never-ending and somewhat inevitable pressure of ‘one world culture’ it is vital that small nations like Australia fight back to show their uniqueness. Our national identity was born in the bush and is one of feistiness and determination where pioneers battled with bushfires, floods, droughts, insect plagues and, quite often, authority and the banks. They also fought loneliness and despair but somehow-or-other came out the other side to build this great nation.
Lawson and Paterson emerged at a time when we needed masterful storytellers who would talk to us in our own language and at our own level. They both took the old bush stories and songs and gave them back to us in a colloquial literary catalogue that bridged the gap between bush and city. They gave us a unique voice that still rings true blue today.
“Cullen and Fahey joyfully bring the two poets and history to life.” ABC TV News
Australia’s favourite bards, Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson, are headed to Yackandandah to perform in ‘DEAD MEN TALKING’ with
veteran actors Max Cullen and Warren Fahey.
7pm Tuesday 31st Oct
Yackandandah Courthouse, William St. Yackandandah
Tickets $35 from arts.yackandandah.com
Presented by the Yack Poetry Group
Performance will be followed by refreshments with Henry and Banjo
Yack Library newsWould you be interested in joining a Book Club?
Yackandandah Library currently has three flourishing book groups that meet monthly in the evenings. Some people have expressed an interest to meet during the day. If you would be interested in joining a daytime group, please contact the Library for further information.
Indigo Shire Libraries has over 80 sets of books available to be lent to Book Club groups. The cost is $30.00 per member for a book a month for one year, and there is a wide variety of titles to select from. Why not
gather some friends together and form your own book group?
StorytimeExperience the magic of stories,
action rhymes, songs and a craft activity at 9.30am every Thursday at Yackandandah Library. Babies and young children and their carers are invited to join us as we share a wide range of stories that develop a love of books and are also lots of fun.
Storytime is free and no bookings are required.
If you would like more information about these activities please contact Yackandandah Library on 02 60281180
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Indigo Myotherapy and Massage
Assessment and treatment of muscle
pain and dysfunction.
Treatments include deep tissue
massage, myofascial and trigger
point release, cupping and
corrective exercises.
For appointments or
enquiries phone Susannah
Schmidt on 0428 719 298.
www.classicalconstructions.com.au
Yackandandah Garden
Club
Jill Whitford
Yackandandah Garden Club is celebrating Australia’s inaugural National Gardening Week, 8th to 14th October. Keep an eye out for our members working around High St on our monthly Streetscape morning. From October we have changed from Wednesdays to the 1st Tuesday of each month, stop and say hello. You may notice some posters around town during this week, we hope this may prompt you to reflect on and celebrate the joys and benefits of gardening.
Some might look upon gardening as work but it can be viewed as a satisfying and healthy activity, bringing benefit to the body, mind and soul.
The physical aspect involves all types of movements to keep you fit, including stretching, bending and weight bearing actions. It is much cheaper than going to the gym and is performed in the fresh air with birds and flowers for company instead of sweaty bodies.
The mental activity involves planning. Use your creativity to design your garden; decide what to plant and where, what colour schemes and textures you can use. The reward for a day spent
in the garden is food for the soul, giving you a wonderful sense of satisfaction.
There is great pleasure in planting a seed, watching it emerge and then nurturing it into maturation; to be rewarded with a flower or a producing a fruit or vegetable you can eat.
That brings us to the joy of eating wholesome fresh food. You can take pride in picking your produce at the peak of ripeness, knowing how it was grown and being able to trust it is not coated in a nasty chemical. Sweet corn is never as good as when picked straight from the garden. The subtle flavour of a home-gown spud truly brings to mind the French interpretation “pomme de terre” or ‘apple of the earth’.
Tomatoes can last all year, eaten fresh, bottled, dried or frozen, all of which still taste much better than the tinned alternative.
In the words of an old John Denver song-
“There are just two things that money can’t buy,
That’s true love and home-grown tomatoes”.
All plants take in carbon dioxide for photosynthesis and give off oxygen. Through gardening we are helping to offset the damage we are continually doing to the environment such as burning of fossil fuels. We are also providing a habitat for birds
and other wildlife, enhancing the ecosystem.
A garden can lead you to ponder the deeper questions of life. How can it be that a tiny seed which has been in a dry packet for years promote life, become a living thing? How can manure be turned into a beautiful rose or a juicy apple? Watching birds sipping nectar from a flower or bees collecting pollen, can give you the sense that you are a strand in the web of life. You are helping keep the web intact through maintaining your garden.
Scientific research is now coming up with facts we gardeners have always known- that gardening can help reduce the incidence of strokes, high blood pressure, dementia, and osteoporosis and also boost the immune system and mental wellbeing.
The season is ripe for us all to enjoy the benefits of gardening! Go to it!
Joys and benefits of the garden
Above: “To celebrate Australia’s
National Gardening Week the
Garden Club wanted to make a
‘living’ donation to the Community.
The Cemetery was chosen as the
location to receive an Albizia tree
and two May bushes.
Digging in are John McIntyre and
Ian Jenkins from the Cemetery
Trust and Jill Whitford, Rose
Crook and Chris Zerbst from the
Garden Club.”
Scouts share their food know how
Yackandandah Scouts
By Bambi Quigley
The Cubs and Scouts and Joeys had a great time learning about the foodshare network and in making posters and sharing ideas for collecting food for foodshare. There were some great suggestions from kids of all the different ages ! They were able to contribute thoughtfully to ways of producing, collecting and sharing food with people who needed some extra help feeding themselves and their families.
John Heinjus is moving from Cubs to Scouts now and has his Grey Wolf and a heap of other badges on his sleeve.
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For further information as it becomes available, visit www.arts.yackandandah.com, and don’t forget to “like” the Facebook page - www.facebook.com/
artsyackandandah.
flickside screens at the Yackandandah Courthouse. If you wish you can bring your favourite folding chair and/or cushion/beanbag. New members can join on the night, or join online at arts.yackandandah.com
$20 single/$30 family.
Calendar of Events 2017
October / November Date TBC
Yackandandah Theatre Company
Yackandandah Public Hall
Performance to be confirmed Check details:
www.arts.yackandandah.com
Saturday, November 11,
7.15pm
Flickside – Lion
Yackandandah CourthouseFree to Arts Yack members
Saturday, November 25,
7.15pm
Melbourne Chamber Orchestra
Letters from Tchaikovsky
Yackandandah Public Hall Tickets www.arts.
yackandandah.com$55/$50 conc. $10 child
Arts Yackandandah AGM
7pm Thursday 9 November 2017 at Yackandandah Community Centre
Light supper provided
RSVP [email protected] (before 8/11/17)
Arts Yackandandah is a volunteer organisation which aims to
provide a range of visual and performing arts experiences to the
community of Yackandandah and surrounding districts.
Arts Yackandandah is an umbrella organisation for a number of
community groups. These include:
• Arts Yackandandah Community Choir performs annually at
the Yackandandah Folk Festival.
• Yackandandah Theatre Company and Yackandandah Young
Players stage performances once a year. They frequently
perform locally written plays and are active in encouraging
local actors and playwrights.
• Flickside Film Society screens movies in the Yackandandah
Courthouse.
• Fresh and Unframed, biennial art exhibition at the
Yackandandah Courthouse
• Uke-n-dandah meets weekly on a Monday night at the
Yackandandah Courthouse
• Yack Poetry Group meets on the first Sunday of the month.
Arts Yackandandah also oversees the management and
staging of performances by travelling theatre groups, music
acts including folk, classical, opera and jazz, film festivals and any other event the committee feels enhances the creative and
artistic qualities of our community.
Arts Yackandandah welcomes new committee members. If you would like to be involved, come
along to our AGM!
arts.yackandandah.com
Yackandandah Senior
Citizens’ Club
by Sue Sukroo
Our Club members had an enjoyed luncheon at the Beechworth Chinese on Friday 8 September 2017.
The Harry Keeble Monthly Indoor Bowling Competition is being well attended and the game played on Friday 1 September 2017 had the winning team of Ray Melbourne, Norm Melbourne and Sue Sukroo with 46 points. Next competition game will be Friday 6 October 2017.
The next General Meeting will be held on Friday 13 October 2017 and look forward to seeing our Club members there for a social catch up.
The Inter-Town Golden Oldies Indoor Bowling Competition to be hosted by Eldorado on the 15th September 2017 and the current
competition leader is Wodonga 1, second is Yackandandah 2 and third is Wangaratta 1. The next round will be hosted at Wodonga on Friday 20 October 2017.
The Card and Scrabble players are enjoying their Wednesday morning games in the warmth of the Club rooms starting at 10:00 am.
Come along on Wednesday 1 November 2017 to our Club for a fun afternoon to see Ladies Summer Fashion at 2.00 pm presented by Blumes. Entry cost of $2 with Lucky Door Prize, Raffle Prizes and lovely afternoon tea.
Members Melbourne Cup Luncheon and Indoor Bowls Competition to be held on Tuesday 7 November 2017.
New members always welcome, please come and join us at the Yackandandah Senior Citizens’ Centre at 14 Wellfords St or contact us on 02 60271500/02 60271017.
Cemetery Trust
by Sue Sukroo
Garden Club donation: Many thanks to Yackandandah Garden Club for their very kind donation of 3 trees for the cemetery: Albizia tree and two May bushes. They are beautiful addition to our cemetery surrounds.
Successful grant: We were successful this year in receiving funds through the ‘Biodiversity- on ground action’ grant. This grant assists projects which help communities understand and protect native vegetation. In 2005, The DSE in Wodonga identified over 40 plots (100+ year old gravesites) which were supporting high conservation value flora. Our grant is to provide metal signage at these graves and to repair
some of the old fences on the grave tops.
Next meeting: Our next trust meeting is Wednesday 11th at 7.30pm at YCEN.
Working Bee: Please gather your family members and help us with a few hours at our annual working bee. This year, the first Saturday of December is Saturday 2nd December starting at 8am. There will be Lyn’s famous scones for a quick break and a list of jobs to complete. Many hand do make light work and we can knock this over in a few hours. Jobs include mowing, whipper snipping, hand weeding grave tops, washing head stones, documenting some of the headstones by photo. Please call Anna if more info needed on 04318196937.
Anna HessionChair
Seniors update
Busy bees needed at the cemetery
Your Cemetery Needs YOU at
our Annual Working Bee
When: Saturday 2nd December
Time: It starts at 8am, for a couple of hours or
whatever you can spare.
Bring: Please wear protective gear if bringing your
own equipment.
All are welcome and Morning tea will be provided.
We require people of ability to: hand weed grave tops,
whipper snip, mow, prune trees, clean grave headstones
Please feel free to bring family members and to tend your
family graves or denominational area. For more information,
contact Anna on 0438196937, John on 0260271269.
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Something for all at YCenYackandandah
Community Centre
Lots going on at your Community Centre. The changes to the front garden at the Centre are underway, and we are currently waiting to get the new pergola erected, and then the bench seating will be constructed and the water bubbler installed. It should provide a good new outdoor meeting space for the community, visitors to the Op Shop and Centre, and will come into its own during the Folk Festival time.
Community Grants – applications for our new grant giving program close on Friday, 14th October 2017. We have forwarded details to all community groups in and around Yackandandah, but in case we missed your group, then please contact us immediately and let us know. During 2018 applications for funding can be received at any time during the year. Application form and guidelines can be downloaded from our website – ycc.org.au
Life Drawing Class – we had 10 weeks of wonderful models, intensive drawing, tuition, using interesting medium varying from charcoal, pencil, ink and twigs. Thursday nights won’t be the same again for a while! Great conversations and a terrific opportunity to draw the human body – clothed and nude. A big thanks to all the participants, Margie & Nadia the tutors, and to all the models – they were all so good and still! I’m sure there will be demand to run this course again in 2018.
Dress Making Class – this is just
about to start and will run for 4 x 4 hour sessions on Fridays. Helen Quarel from Tallangatta will be teaching the class how to produce a pattern and a garment to fit perfectly.
Philosophy Group – this group has reconvened and is running from the Community Centre on Mondays during term time between 1-3 pm. Please turn up and join in the conversation (third Mondays of the month the group will meet in the Star Hotel).
Grandparents/Kinship Meeting
– we had an inaugural meeting in August, and whilst numbers were a bit thin on the ground, we thought we would have another meeting during the year. With this in mind, we have booked the Board Room at the Community Centre for Thursday, 2nd November at 1 p.m. If you are a grandparent caring principally for a grandchild and would like to meet people in the same situation for a general chat and support, then please come along, or phone the office for further details.Manager’s Position – the Manager’s position at the Community Centre will become vacant early in the New Year. Applications for this will close on Friday, 27th October, 2017. For a position description, please contact the Office on 02 6027 1743 or email [email protected]. Further details are available on our website – ycc.org.au
High Country Fair – the fifth High Country craft fair will be running on Saturday, 2nd December, 2017 at the Soldiers’ Memorial Park, High Street, Yackandandah between 10 am and 3 pm. Brilliant boutique arts and
crafts, music and entertainment. Use this as a great Christmas shopping opportunity!
Welding at Men’s Shed – we are getting closer to seeing welding classes for women and men happen! Due to extensive renovations at the Men’s Shed, we are still hoping to run a couple of classes before Christmas. Please register your interest if you haven’t already at [email protected] or phone 6027 1743.
Op Shop – our great little Op Shop with its brilliant team of volunteers has been going from strength to strength. We are just about to transition to our summer stock, but the weather has been sooooooooo cold, that we couldn’t begin to think that anyone would be interested in summer clothing! We always advertise on our Facebook page when something exciting is happening, so keep an eye on this – Community Op Shop Yackandandah.To thank our great volunteers, we are having our annual Magical Mystery Tour on Monday, 13th November. The Op Shop will be closed on that day as we whisk our hard working friends off for a day’s entertainment to – well, that WOULD be telling! Please come and visit us, we are open:
Office open: Tues/Wed 9-5, Thurs 9-4
Op Shop open Mon-Fri 10-4
Yack Community Centre Oposite the Top Pub,
at 29 High Street.Tel: 6027 1743
Email: [email protected]
Pictured: A selection of
drawings from the very
successful life drawing
course held at the
Community Centre over
the winter months
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I Spy... history!Yackandandah Museum
Return of the Joey Scouts The historical society had the
pleasure of hosting the Joey Scouts again in August, but this time instead of exploring the cemetery we explored the museum. Sue Bell and Ellen Paull took the Joey Scouts on a whirlwind adventure through the Bank of Victoria building and the 1850s cottage out the back. The Joey Scouts learnt the secrets of our bank safe, discovered the bell on the side of the bank building and played a game of iSpy throughout the cottage. Thank you to the volunteers, parents, guardians, joey scout leaders and joey scouts who attended!
DISPLAY MEETINGGears are starting to turn behind
the scenes and we recently had a display meeting to discuss what future exhibitions the museum could create. Our exhibitions rotate regularly so make sure you drop in every now and then to see what’s new. Did you know that the historical society’s 50th anniversary is quickly approaching in 2019? That’s 50 years of history that we are keen to celebrate and planning for that grand milestone has already started. Interested in helping out with a display? Another benefit of becoming a member is you can attend our display meetings and help bring the Yackandandah Museum to life.
MEMBERSHIPSPlease consider becoming a
member of the society! Becoming a member entitles you to free entry into
the museum, gives you a chance to participate in our organised activities and means you’ll receive our bi-monthly museum newsletter. Memberships cost $15 for singles, and $30 for a family. Feel free to drop by the museum with any questions or send us an email. Thank you for your support!
VOLUNTEERSOur museum thrives on volunteers
and we are now on the lookout for new ones! Do you love history? Do you want to learn more about Yackandandah’s past? We would love some new faces at the museum! Come in and talk about volunteering with us!
MUSEUM FACEBOOK PAGEThe Yackandandah Museum is on
Facebook – sharing photos and stories from Yackandandah’s history with the wider community. If you haven’t already, why not jump onto Facebook and ‘like’ our page, share our page and posts with your friends and help get the word out about Yackandandah’s interesting past.
One of our latest posts includes a photo of the Yackandandah State School in its early years! Just search for ‘Yackandandah Museum’ to see more photos like the State School and learn more about how Yack came to be the town it is today.
21 High Street Yackandandah 3749 Ph: (02) 6027 0627
Email: [email protected]: yackandandahmuseum.wordpress.
com
OAK TREES25 varieties -
deciduous and evergreenSome very rare
Range of sizes – small to advanced
Also Stone Pines and Carobs
Phone Tim Ekberg 0427573535RING JOHN TODAY... 0419 133 046
Check out ‘YACK MOWER SHED’ Face Book page!
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Elders stories...
Building works update: You may have noticed some activity at the front of our complex in the last couple of weeks. We are happy to announce that works have commenced on our building extension, with completion of the 16 residential aged care rooms and 10 retirement living units expected by July 2018. As part of Yack Health’s progressive approach to aged care and allied health services, this is the latest in a number of innovative projects Yack Health is undertaking to meet community health needs. We look forward to keeping you updated on the progress.Unfortunately, there may be some disruption to car parking and building access during the coming weeks and months. Allocated parking at the front of the medical centre will remain reserved for patient appointments, and the hospital and hostel car parks for disabled parking, primary health appointments and visitors.We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
Annual General Meeting:A reminder that our AGM will be held on Wednesday 1st November at the Senior Citizens Hall, Wellsford Street, Yackandandah. All members are invited to attend the meeting for an update on progress with our master plan and share in the celebration of another successful year. Supper will be served following the meeting. Please advise your attendance by phoning (02) 60280 100 by Monday 30th October.For your information, membership is open to all residents of Yackandandah and surrounds and remains at $10 per annum for families and $5 per annum for singles. We offer reduced hire rates for medical equipment (wheelchairs, shower chairs etc.) as part of the membership
Don’t miss Yack Theatre Company’s latest Production - “Living Memory”Yackandandah Theatre Company will present a collection of monologues inspired by our residents on November 2, 3, and 4 at Yackandandah Health at 8pm. On November 4th, a matinee performance will be performed in the Yackandandah Public Hall at 2:00pm.We are delighted that the amazing and quite remarkable stories of seven of our resident elders are being showcased by this talented group of local playwrights, directors and actors. With a collective 657 years between them there is bound to be some amazing memories of times gone by to share with the audience.All tickets are $20. Visit Arts Yackandandah on www.arts.yackandandah.com, or call us on 6028 0100 for enquiries.
Keen Resident Group Joins Town Garage Sale: Whilst we had to down-size our involvement in this year’s garage sale due to building works, a group of our crafty residents decided they still wanted to go ahead and be involved, setting up their stall under the shady trees on Isaacs Avenue. A group of close to twenty “crafty” residents worked over several weeks at activity sessions to prepare for the day. Colourful windchimes, beaded Christmas decorations, knitting, plants and cards were on offer. The residents enjoyed being part of the day and particularly their interaction with visitors to their stall. Thanks to our Lifestyle staff, Leonie, Jenny and Lesley for their help on the day, and for anyone who passed by and made a purchase - much appreciated. The $400 + raised
will be used to support future craft activities.
Medical Centre:A reminder to our community and surrounds, that Yackandandah Health Medical Centre is taking appointments. At present Dr Tess Goodwin is taking appointments Monday, Wednesdays and Thursdays, with the aim to secure a second doctor and build the practice to 5 days a week. Please call 6027 1404 if you have any queries, or wish to make an appointment.
Do you have questions regarding entering aged care? Or our Retirement Units?We understand this can be a challenging time for anyone contemplating entering aged care, for potential residents and family members. We are happy to help you with plans for this transition and answer any queries you may have regarding fees and charges. We also offer Respite for short term stays – this is a great opportunity for carers to take a break from their duties and those booking respite to experience the aged care environment and have a holiday.If you would like to take a look around our wonderful facility, discuss our new units, respite options or permanent placement, please contact us on 6028 0100 to arrange an appointment.Our new website is now up and running. We hope you will agree, it is informative, bright and cheerful and easy to navigate. Check us out at www.yackandandahhealth.com.au
It’s tennis time!Yackandandah Tennis Club
Which team will hold the trophy aloft at the Yackandandah Tennis Club – 2017 Club Championship? Be a part of the action on Sunday 19th November (note: date moved from Sunday 12th November). $10 registration per person includes a BBQ and trophies for the winners. Juniors (11 years and under/ 16 years and under, doubles any gender) arrive at 9.00am for 9.30am start. Seniors (17 years and over, men’s/ ladies/ mixed doubles) arrive at 12.00pm for 12.30pm start. Pre-registration is required to participate with Ian Greenwood ph: 0408 841 038/ em: ian.greenwood@travelmanagers.
com.au Note: Participants must be a paid club member.
Yackandandah Tennis Club hosts a fun social tennis comp on Thursday nights. You may enter as an individual and be put in a team of 4, or enter a mixed team of 4. A couple of extra emergencies in your team is advisable. We would love to see more women to help make up our ‘mixed’ teams. It’s for all abilities and the emphasis is on ‘fun’ and ‘social’. Competition starts Thursday 26th October at 7.30pm, breaks over Christmas and then starts back again at the end of January. Please contact Julie Methan-Kelly on 0400 639 830 to register by 15th October.
The spring/ summer Kiewa & Talgarno District Tennis
Association competition is set to serve off on Saturday 14th October. To register: Seniors (played Saturday afternoons/ Friday nights in January/ February) contact Ian Greenwood on 0404 841 038. Juniors (played Saturday mornings) contact Therese Harrison on 0439 440 451.
Tuesday night social doubles tennis (intermediate to advanced level) continues to run throughout the year. Starts at 7.05pm. $10 per player per night. For further details, contact Duane Washington on 0418 578 860.
The Yackandandah Tennis Club AGM will be held on Monday 23rd October at The Star Hotel at 7pm. New committee members welcome.
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Yack Kinder NewsDevelopment of the Kinder’s Bush Garden Experience starts now!
For some time now, Kindergarten Director Marisel Blefari has envisaged creating a bush garden experience to provide a natural and diverse habitat for the kinder children to explore, through supervised discovery walks or shared group times. [not to mention enjoy picnics!]
In this setting, they can learn and identify plant communities & ecosystems local to the area and witness the life of the local birds & insects that use this garden as a corridor between the creek and the township.
We have been most fortunate indeed to have the support and permission of the block owners to proceed with this project on their land. We are looking forward to consulting with them, along with our Project Committee, to create a mutually safe and secure outdoor learning space whilst maintaining the environmental integrity.
Our Project Committee have spent considerable time walking the block to discuss risk assessment, the clearing of thorny vegetation and construction of a gateway between the rear of the kinder and the block. The first steps will involve a gate being installed in our back fence, allowing access between the kinder and the land behind.
Natural pathways will then be created, along with safe access to the creek ecosystem. Planting of indigenous flora will follow.
Understandably, we are very excited to see this project going ahead and our working bee on Saturday, 7th October will be the first significant step towards making this land safe and useable for our children from Term 4 this year. A vegetation management plan has been developed and the working bee will involve the removal of thorny vegetation, pruning and cutting, raking etc.
With many hands hopefully making for a lighter work load and with a healthy budget for the concept, raised through fundraising and very generous donations of money plus environmental knowledge, construction skills & materials from local residents and business people. Obviously there will be ongoing works undertaken during the remainder of the year, to bring the garden experience to its full potential.
We have invited our kinder families to join in the creation of this project and would warmly welcome any interested members of the community who might like to join the working bee. [BYO gardening gloves, sturdy footwear, whipper snippers / rakes or rake hoes / pruning tools etc.]
Enquiries or further information can be directed to Marisel Blefari at the Kinder.
A Second 4 Year Old Room Opening at Kinder
YES, we are still welcoming
new enrolments for 2018
So many families still wishing to enrol their children at our Kinder has enabled us to open a second 4yo classroom next year! We are delighted to offer this and so allow every opportunity for interested families to enrol their 4yo child.
If you are still seeking enrolment, in either the 3 Year Old or 4 Year Old programs and/or the Friday un-funded 3 & 4 Year Old Program, you can do so easily by either:
• Contacting the Kinder via phone 02 6027 1560 or email [email protected] to request an enrolment application pack; or
• Downloading a 2018 enrolment form from our kinder website www.yackandandahkinder.com.au
Please don’t hesitate to telephone the kinder or email us with any enquiries. The Yackandandah Kindergarten aspires to provide high quality, inclusive early childhood education and we are always ready to welcome new friends.
Little stars shine bright at school
At the end of Term Three Yackandandah Primary School held the annual Book Character Dress-Up Day. Students and teachers dressed up as a favourite book character for the day. There were art activities based on the Children’s Book Council shortlisted best books of the year. It was a great day and the costumes were brilliant.
Both the Junior and Senior Yackandandah Primary School choir performed in the Albury/Wodonga Eisteddfod during the term. The Junior Choir won their section while the senior choir received a ‘very highly commended’ from the judges. Most important of all, the children loved the experience of performing in front of a large audience and sharing music with their friends. We are proud of our music program at Yackandandah Primary with each class having specialist music lessons weekly. We also have available choir for both junior and senior students along with the option for students to receive instrumental music lessons for keyboard, violin, guitar, ukulele and vocals. We may also be able to arrange drum lessons.
Students were lucky enough to take part in the Write Around The Murray program recently. This involved children meeting well-known authors and hearing about the writing and publishing process. Students also had the chance to explore exhibitions at Arts Space Wodonga and MAMA in Albury. The children were excited to spend time with authors such as Danny Katz and Ursula Dubosarsky.
Term Four will see plenty happening at the school. Along with the core business of learning the school will again run the Yackandandah Billycart Derby – on November 12th. Information and entry sheets are available via the school website. The transition program for Foundation (prep) students starts in the second week of Term Four. Next year’s preps will meet their senior buddy, classmates, teachers and other students at the school. The school recently purchased some new unicycles to add to the existing supply and these will be in full use as senior students hone their unicycling skills.
If you are still looking to enrol your child for 2018 please don’t hesitate to contact the school for a personal tour. Our ph. number is (02) 60271431.
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Above: Back fence of the Kinder, looking toward the
proposed bush garden block behind.
Below: The bush garden block, which features a
small creek eco environment and a number of logs
housing indigenous birds, animals and lizards.
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If Wooragee were a car, it would have to be a Lamb-orghini! The sheep puns have been coming thick and fast over the past few weeks as we welcomed our n-ewe-est addition, Forest the lamb. Forest is an orphan lamb who has made herself right at home at our school. It has been wonderful to watch the students care and look after her, as they have been able to combine their understanding of responsible pet ownership and Mathematics in particular. The students have been monitoring and tracking the data around Forest’s height, weight, length, age, daily food intake, weekly food intake and how much it will cost to keep her, based on this information. Children gain a real appreciation and purpose for learning when real life connections can be made so organically, and it has been an un-baa-lieveable opportunity to see Mathematics in action. We were also lucky enough to be invited by Lucas Mill to watch some of their sheep be shorn (and even our very own ‘Genie’ made a visit to the baa-ber for a new do!). The students were absolutely amazed at how quickly this all happened and how busy and dynamic it was in the shearing sheds! The students tried their hand at sorting, wool classing, packing bales, moving bales; it was such a great experience for them. A huge thank you to Warren and his team for inviting us in!
It’s not everyone who can say that Paddington Bear dropped by their school with a Marmalade Sandwich to share, or that the ghostbusters fled their busy schedule to come and make an appearance, or even that a very handsome Cinderella could spend a whole day at school without turning
into a pumpkin! But believe me when I say, Book Week at Wooragee was a creative, exciting and beautiful opportunity to see our students engage with books and literacy. We chose three of the titles short listed by the Children’s Book Council of Australia to immerse the students in a range of activities and experiences over the week to further encourage a love of books and literature. We read the book “Chip” by Kylie Howarth and participated in potato Olympics (yes, you have read that correctly, you have never seen such versatile potatoes!), we read “The Snow Wombat” by Susannah Chambers and collected data on the class’ favourite native Australian animals and we also read “All I want for Christmas is rain” by Cori Brooke, and the children participated in an experiment to replicate the water cycle, which they all thought was amazing. All in all it was a great week and our dress up day really encapsulated all the excitement that was built up over the week.
We held an open day for the community on Tuesday 19th September and it was a lovely opportunity to be able to show people around our wonderful school. We had a great response and the students thoroughly enjoyed being able to lead our visitors on tours of our school grounds and share information in regards to our sustainability approach. Spring has well and truly sprung here at Wooragee, the blossoms are bursting, the lambs are baa-ing and the chickens are laying! We welcome visitors anytime and the students and staff would be more than happy to show you around, please just contact us at school to arrange a visit. Be sure to “like” our Facebook page to follow the adventures of our students and of our lovely school lambs, Genie and Forest.
Alicia Odewahn, Principal/ Teacher
Wooragee Primary
School
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Our Productive GardenCommunity Garden
Traditionally Melbourne cup day has been considered the end of the frost danger around Yackandandah but recent years have been warmer and planting summer crops in October now yields good results in most years.
Get ready to sow seed of: pumpkins, zucchini, cucumber and melons. Sweetcorn, beans, snowpeas, carrots, beetroot and silver beet can also be sown in spring. All these grow very easily from seed so don’t waste money on seedlings.
Tomatoes, capsicum and eggplant are a little more trouble to grow from seed but are easily available as seedlings now. Try just planting a few early in October if the weather seems good then plant out some more later in the month for a main crop.
Did you know that tomatoes are very easy to grow from cuttings? Just take some side shoots from a healthy
plant and poke them into the soil. They should grow new roots within a week or 2 for free plants!
Continue succession sowings of salad greens like lettuce, mizuna, rocket and radish. Small crops planted every 3 weeks will give you continuous picking over the months to come.
November is a great time to plant a larger block of carrots. They should mature late in summer and you can harvest them gradually all through winter.
Asparagus should be sprouting early in spring. Don’t harvest if your plants are still young. They will be much more productive if you give them several years to establish strong roots before cutting spears.
As the weather warms up more in November mulch added to beds will help conserve soil moisture and protect plant roots from hot sun. Mulch can be a haven for slugs, snails and other pests so also put out some traps to keep the numbers down. Beer traps have been very effective on slugs and snails at the community garden.
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Yackandandah Fire Brigade
With the cold of Winter behind us, it is time to plan for the heat of Summer and its attached risks of fire.While every fire season is, according to news reports, going to be ‘the worst ever’, we need to plan as though this will be factual. Anything less would allow weaknesses in our preparation structure, with the possibility of disastrous results.Endless OpportunitiesFire fighting is a non-gender-specific activity with equal opportunities for women to participate in all aspects of this work. The CFA is actively promoting the inclusion of women, as instanced by the Endless Opportunities gathering which was recently held at the D24 centre in Wodonga.Yackandandah brigade volunteer Margrit Beemster, a member of the District 24 Women’s Reference Group, said: “It was a very successful event which met our aim of showing women from our area the different types of roles that people can take up within the CFA.“The feedback we got from the group sessions which covered issues for women in the district, things that are working well, and topics for the Women’s Reference Group to focus on, was excellent and has given us plenty of ideas on how we can better engage with, and support women, in the CFA.”http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/women%E2%80%99s-event-a-big-success.htmlCommunity Fire-guard.A typical example of behind-the-scenes work by women is that of the local Community Fire-guard movement which is run by two female volunteers.
This system encourages neighbouring groups to collaborate with phone trees, intended plans in the event of a fire, management of children, aged family members and livestock, should an emergency arise. Yackandandah already has several Community Fire-guard groups which have been working well in having neighbours getting to know each other and in sharing emergency safety plans.If your neighbourhood is interested in setting up such a group, contact April Padbury on 0417 418 073 or Maureen Piera on 0427 214 855.If you would like to learn more about becoming a volunteer with the CFA, drop by the fire station on any Saturday morning - we are there from around 8.15 to 9.15 doing our regular radio schedule check and other jobs - or come along to our CFA Open Day which will be on Sunday, November 19th from 9.30 to 12 noon.The Open Day is a great opportunity to learn more about our brigade, meet our members, let the children take part in some fun activities, and to find out more about bushfire safety. Also to learn what you can do to be better prepared for the fire season.This is a good time to plan fire-safety work for the hotter days .. removing accumulated rubbish; trimming drive-way branches; removing shrubbery close to buildings, and servicing pumps and fire-fighting equipment.If you are planning a rubbish-burn, DO NOT FORGET TO NOTIFY VICFIRE before lighting the match!! Otherwise, a big red truck with flashing lights will come to extinguish your fire.Keep these numbers on hand, and discuss fire safety with everyone in your household.
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Top: Part of the group at the Endless Opportunities meeting. Bottom: Listening to
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Saturday 29 April 2017-Double Feature
6.30pm La Famille Bélier -PG | 106 min | Comedy, Drama, Music | 2014 |France
A girl, who lives with her deaf parents, discovers that she has the gift of singing.
8.40pm Se Dio vuole (God Willing)- PG | 88 min | Comedy | 2015 | Italy
What does an authoritarian father, atheist, which is believed to be liberal, when his
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Saturday 27 May 2017
7.15 pm Hrútar (Rams) -PG | 92 min | Drama | 2015 | Iceland
In a remote Icelandic farming valley, two brothers who haven't spoken in 40 years
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Saturday 9 September 2017- Double Feature
6.30pm Ride a Wild Pony- G I 91 min I Adventure, Family I 1975 I US, Australia
American-Australian family adventure film produced by Walt Disney Productions,
directed by Don Chaffey and based on the novel A Sporting Proposition by James
Aldridge. Filmed in Chiltern.
8.30pm The Road to Nhill - PG | 95 min | Comedy| 1997 | Australia
A car carrying four lady lawn bowlers on its way to Nhill is involved in an accident on
a deserted road in rural Victoria. Locals, not knowing where the accident was, or
who was involved, embark on a journey to assist. Filmed in Pyramid Hill.
Saturday 14 October 2017
7.15pm Charlie’s Country- M| 108 min | Drama| 2013 |Australia
Displeased with the intervention of whitefella laws, Charlie takes off to live the old
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Saturday 11 November 2017
7.15pm Lion- M| 118 min | Drama| 2016 |US, Australia
A five-year-old Indian boy gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, thousands of
kilometers from home. He survives many challenges before being adopted by a
couple in Australia; 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family.
flickside screens at the Yackandandah Courthouse(opposite the pool). If you wish you can
bring your favourite folding chair and/or cushion/beanbag. New members can join on the
night, or join online at www.arts.yackandandah.com $20 single/$30 family.
flickside 7.15pm start at the Yackandandah Courthouse
(Double features start at 6.30pm)
Saturday 29 April 2017-Double Feature
6.30pm La Famille Bélier -PG | 106 min | Comedy, Drama, Music | 2014 |France
A girl, who lives with her deaf parents, discovers that she has the gift of singing.
8.40pm Se Dio vuole (God Willing)- PG | 88 min | Comedy | 2015 | Italy
What does an authoritarian father, atheist, which is believed to be liberal, when his
son tells him that he wants to become a priest?
Saturday 27 May 2017
7.15 pm Hrútar (Rams) -PG | 92 min | Drama | 2015 | Iceland
In a remote Icelandic farming valley, two brothers who haven't spoken in 40 years
have to come together in order to save what's dearest to them - their sheep.
Saturday 9 September 2017- Double Feature
6.30pm Ride a Wild Pony- G I 91 min I Adventure, Family I 1975 I US, Australia
American-Australian family adventure film produced by Walt Disney Productions,
directed by Don Chaffey and based on the novel A Sporting Proposition by James
Aldridge. Filmed in Chiltern.
8.30pm The Road to Nhill - PG | 95 min | Comedy| 1997 | Australia
A car carrying four lady lawn bowlers on its way to Nhill is involved in an accident on
a deserted road in rural Victoria. Locals, not knowing where the accident was, or
who was involved, embark on a journey to assist. Filmed in Pyramid Hill.
Saturday 14 October 2017
7.15pm Charlie’s Country- M| 108 min | Drama| 2013 |Australia
Displeased with the intervention of whitefella laws, Charlie takes off to live the old
way and sets off a chain reaction of enlightening difficulties.
Saturday 11 November 2017
7.15pm Lion- M| 118 min | Drama| 2016 |US, Australia
A five-year-old Indian boy gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, thousands of
kilometers from home. He survives many challenges before being adopted by a
couple in Australia; 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family.
flickside screens at the Yackandandah Courthouse(opposite the pool). If you wish you can
bring your favourite folding chair and/or cushion/beanbag. New members can join on the
night, or join online at www.arts.yackandandah.com $20 single/$30 family.
2017 mm Days of rain
Jan 46.2 4
Feb 28.4 4
Mar 65.0 7
Apr 76.4 7
May 52.2 8
June 11.8 4
July 105.0 18
Aug 144.0 4
Sep 29.8 9
Total 24/9/17 568.0 75
to 24/9/15 700.4 80
to 24/9/16 961.8 97
Reg’s rain report
The dry continues... Reg reports that the rain
gauge is showing falls well below previous
year’s. Fingers crossed things change quickly!
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