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M yrtleford atters M Your Local Community Newsletter
Edition 109 Published and printed by the Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre Inc: AOO47698F May 2020
WHAT IS POSITIVE ABOUT THE COVID 19
We have all been listening to the news reports and reading online discussions and social media posts about the COVID 19, and possibly the majority of us are thinking when will this end and what is positive about the current situation. During this time we should not only be staying informed but we should also be looking for the positive in what is happening around us. Now that all the pandemic panic has subsided and we are once again thinking like a community we are looking at ways to support each other during this time, while a lot of our small business’s are struggling it is our community connection that is keeping the doors open even if it is a little different to what we are used to. The introduction of the home delivery by a lot of our smaller business is one of the positive changes especially at this time of year when the weather is getting cooler at night, we can stay home by the fire and order in our favourite meal from one of our local restaurants. The Chamber of Commerce has now introduced a home delivery service for our community with small business taking advantage of this service. It us up to us as a community to take advantage of this service and continue supporting our local business’s and buy local, this service is a no contact delivery and aimed at keeping our community safe so we can return to our usual way of doing things sooner rather than later but while we are waiting for this to all come to an end we can still keep finding the good things out there and remain positive.
With hindsight in mind what is it you are doing differently now that you are going to keep doing into the future? Is it the quality time you are spending with the kids? Have you found yourself noticing the changes in the autumn colour more than you normally would? Have you found yourself appreciating the reduction of traffic through town on the weekends and holiday times? Is it how you prioritise your time now compared to before the COVID19? Or that new hobby or hidden talent you have now had the time to nurture? We do rely on visitors to our community to keep the small business’s operating and the day will come again when we are inundated with visitors from all over the country but we have the opportunity now to appreciate it all in a different light, take the time to really see how beautiful Myrtleford is and what we have to offer, it is giving us a greater understanding of what the attraction for others is. When was the last time you drove into town from Mudgegonga and stopped to look at Mt Buffalo or really looked at the changing colours on the poplar trees on the Great Alpine Road, the COVID19 has given us the opportunity to slow down and appreciate what we have around us. What we are all going to take out of this is entirely up to the individual, hopefully we continue to appreciate what we have as a community and continue to build on our community spirit and continue to be kind to one another, and remember, visitors will always come and go but it is us who live here that get to enjoy every day as a tight caring community.
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Local Rainfall From TAFCO Weather Monitoring System and Local Sources
Location No. Rain days (mm) 2020 YTD Total
Beechworth 20 204.6 413.4mm
Coral Bank 21 264.4 564mm
King Valley 25 217.4 497.8mm
Myrtleford 22 199.6 407.2mm
Porepunkah 18 271.6 559.6mm
Rosewhite 20 211 359.22mm
Whorouly 24 171.8 360.2mm
Whitfield 19 256.2 284.6mm
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Church services have been suspended!!
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Covid-19 has postponed LaFiera until 2021, so we have put together a beautiful
selection of wines and produce from the Alpine Valleys Wine region in support of our producers and bring a little bit of La Fiera to you.
La Fiera to your Door is our way of bringing a taste of La Fiera to you in 2020.
Looking forward to celebrating in 2021! FRIDAY 14th to SUNDAY 16th May 2021
We have put together a “LaFiera Grande Pack” or “LaFiera Piccolo” fundraising page through TryBookings
and sending our LaFiera Packs direct to contributors who have the financial capacity to support us.
There are two packs available
Piccolo - includes 4 wines & food products - $175 (valued at over $220)
Grande - includes 10 wines & food products - $275 (valued at over $400). Both include freight
https://www.trybooking.com/au/donate/lafieramyrtleford
Just simple way for individuals or businesses to support our region and celebrate La Fiera
at home with some awards winning wines and produce.
Producers & Food products are:
Patrizia Simone - Duck Ragu
Cheznuts - Chestnuts, peeled and vacuum packed
Coffee Chakra - coffee beans
Homestead - Olive oil & Sangiovese jelly
Pumpkin Seed Company—Salted pumpkin seeds,
Chocolate walnuts & pumpkin seeds, Pumpkin seed oil.
Also in the boxes, we’ll have recipes from Cheznuts and-
Patrizia Simone.
Wineries & wines are:
Michelini Wines - Marzemino & Vermentino
Homestead - Sangiovese & Rose
Bike and Barrel - Fiano & Schioppettino
Feathertop - Sangiovese & Friulano
Bush Track - Sangiovese Cabenet
Billy Button - Barbara & Verduzzo
Gapted—Prosecco
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You can now join us on Facebook for our usual Friday sessions, including weekly talks, advise and assistance with your research. Not on Facebook? Then contact us via email for help with your research or to receive our weekly talks handout.
Email: [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/groups/
MNCVirtualFamilyTreeClassroom
NOW BEING DONE VIA ZOOM
FEELING STRESSED?
FEELING ISOLATED?
Join us for a laughter club via zoom check out our facebook page @Myrtleford laughter Club or call 0431 329 840 for further details.
Laughter is a powerful complimentary medicine, working on mind body & spirit simultaneously.
Laughter is a stress buster
Laughter is an aerobic exercise
Laughter is a natural pain killer
Laughter can help reduce
depression & anxiety and laughter makes you feel great
Be Connected is an Australia wide initiative empowering all Australians to thrive in a digital world. Be Connected an Australian Government initiative to assist with helping older Australians connect and feel comfortable using the internet. Are you wondering what all the talk about Zoom is? Zoom has been a hot topic since the beginning of the COVID19 isolation rules came into effect Zoom is an online video tool that is not only used for working remotely but it can connect you to friends and family anywhere in the world, missing the kids and family, we can show you how to connect and be safe while using zoom with one of our computers or your own. Be Connected and the staff at The Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre will take you through the steps to become confident using technology to access the internet
Zoom or Skype catch ups with friends and family
Online banking
MyGov
Australian Taxation Department
Medicare
Pension and Superannuation
Family Tree We’ve Gone Virtual!
What’s On at the Neighbourhood Centre
The Australian Government recognises that literacy and numeracy skills are critical for student success in school and adult life and is committed to the improvement of literacy
and numeracy outcomes for all students.
Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre is now offering literacy and numeracy tuition and ESL.
If you need help with reading, writing, grammar, and comprehending the English language.
Your first appointment will be to meet the tutor and to have a discussion on what you are requiring assistance with. This will be a short chat, then from there we can book an hour
session for you, one on one with our, friendly tutor.
One on one sessions on Tuesdays & Wednesdays Bookings Essential
Phone us to book your appointment.
Ph: 57522775 Email: [email protected]
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FOOD SAFETY COURSES
Train online when and where you want. Follow workplace hygiene procedures in accordance with enterprise standards and legal requirements.
Food Safety Level 1 - SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for Food Safety
Cost: $95.00
Food Safety Level 2 - SITXFSA002 Participate in safe food handling practices.
You need to have completed Food Safety—Level 1 before enrolling.
Cost: $115.00
Food Safety Supervisor Course Combined course codes
SITXFSA001 and SITXFSA002 Choose this option if you need the Food Safety
Supervisor certificate. Course codes: SITXFSA001 and SITXFSA002.
SITXFSA001 - Use hygienic practices for food safety. SITXFSA002 - Participate in safe food handling practices
Cost: $210.00 For more information and to enrol Contact
Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre 03 57522775 Email: [email protected]
RTO 21120
Introduction to Digital Marketing Join us online for a 10 week journey exploring the
online world of marketing where you will learn how to:
Put together your first website, what to do to get People interested in what you have to offer.
Set up and use social media platforms for Marketing.
Set up online marketing campaigns
Set up an online shop
Use online customer databases
Make the most of email and newsletter marketing using MailChimp.
Build a customer base using online and offline Marketing
Set up an online marketing plan
Coming in July Online Training
What’s On at the Neighbourhood Centre
HLTAID001 - HLTAID003 - HLTAID004
First Aid training will provide the skills and
knowledge to be able to respond until other medical assistance arrives. First Aid needs to be renewed every three years
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) needs to be
updated annually and can be completed the same dates as the first aid.
Monday 20th July 2020 Monday 14th September Monday 23rd November
Spots are limited so please call 5752 2775
To secure your spot
RTO 32268
PROVIDE
FIRST AID
COURSE PRICE
First Aid 003 : $165
CPR Update 001: $65
Child care First Aid
004 : $180
Spots are limited so please call to secure your spot.
03 5752 2775
Course Fees & enrolment forms are due 14 days prior to commencement.
Email to: [email protected]
Date: Thursday 18th June 2020 Thursday 13th August Thursday 15th October
Thursday 13th November Thursday 10th December
Time: 1pm — 5pm Cost: $80
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During these difficult times, we are ensuring we are still providing our services to you , to the best of our abilities. All appointments will continue at our main campus (87 McKoy Street, Wodonga) either via phone, email or where possible face to face (in line with distancing rules)
For more info contact Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre 5752 2775 Email: [email protected] Or Wodonga Tafe directly
[email protected] Or call for a phone appointment on
1300 698 233
Resumes .
Cover Letter
Addressing Key Selection Criteria
Preparing for Interviews: We also have qualified Careers Counsellors who can provide timely, impartial, one on one career development and training advice sessions
SKILLS AND JOBS CENTRE
Myrtleford
Reconnecting Victorians with educational and employment
opportunities
Vulnerable young people who leave school early and the long-term unemployed often face multiple barriers to learning and transi-tioning to the workforce. The risk of disen-gagement is high unless targeted services are available to support these learners back into education, training or employment.
To address barriers to enrolling in and completing an accredited training program and a supervised work experience placement.
With access to specialist support services such as health, accommodation, and personal and relationship supports.
Skills First Reconnect providers partner with Learn Local providers to provide expanded learning opportunities that help learners gain the foundational skills necessary to transition into accredited training. With the right support, learners stand to gain the most in terms of increases in participation, employment and income.
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OVENS VALLEY UNITED CRICKET CLUB Inc. est.2015 Affiliated with the Wangaratta and District Cricket Association
The only club in the Ovens Valley offering Senior, Junior and Master Blaster cricketing options
From Harrietville, Bright, Porepunkah, Myrtleford and Whorouly COME AND PLAY WITH THE OVUCC TIGERS – FAMILY IS OUR FOCUS – A CHILD SAFE CLUB.
A Grade - A Reserve – B Grade – U16 – U14 – U12 and Master Blasters – BOYS AND GIRLS WELCOME Contacts: Tony Cuskelly 0428 059 792 Joshua Hoare 0409 501 465
Tom Chettleburgh 0499 334 404 James Neary 0488 558 241
Club email: [email protected] https://twitter.com/OvensValley_UCC https://www.facebook.com/OVUCC/
https://www.instagram.com/ovucctigers/
How to Make a Start on Composting Despite what you may have heard, avoiding waste and diverting food scraps from landfill is a no-brainer. Here’s
what you need to know.
The best way to dispose of your organic waste is to compost it : 1. Get your blend right Compost piles need a balance of high nitrogen (greens) and high carbon (brown) materials to
break down efficiently. Greens include kitchen scraps, fresh lawn clippings, weeds, garden trimmings, coffee grounds, tea leaves and cow, sheep, horse, goat or poultry manure (never add dog or cat droppings). Brown materials include straw, dry leaves, dry lawn clippings, wood chips, wood shavings and shredded cardboard or paper. Generally, a brown to green ratio of 4:1 (by volume) is recommended. To maintain a good balance, add some browns every time you add your greens.
2. Chop up materials Chopping or chipping materials into small pieces increases their surface area, so it’s easier for microbes to break them down.
3. Aerate your pile The microbes that break down organic matter need air. When your heap starts to slump, turn over the pile with a garden fork to aerate it. You can also insert a long piece of PVC pipe with holes drilled in the side to help draw air deep into the pile.
4. Manage moisture Microbes need moisture, too, but not too much. To test whether your compost needs extra water, squeeze a handful. It should feel just moist not dripping wet. Covering the pile with cardboard or a hessian sack will help hold moisture in, too. If you have days of heavy rain, it’s worth covering with a tarp to stop it getting too wet. A compost pile with a lot of green material may also be too wet. If that’s the case, mix through some additional brown materials to regain balance.
AVOID - meat, wheat and dairy as these are more likely to attract vermin.
MYTH - you can't compost onions, citrus and tea leaves. You can!
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions Victoria What do the new restrictions mean for me? We see a lot of debate and discussion on social media around this and clarification can be found on the DHHS.vic.gov.au website Some of the most common questioned and responses from the DHHS are :-
Can I take a holiday yet? No – going on a holiday is not a reason to leave your home. However for those of us lucky enough to live here may be noticing more out of town visitors and wondering where are they staying? And why are they visiting when we are still under restrictions? This is a category Holiday Homes fall into and is a hot topic of conversation for many who live in the Alpine Shire. Travel to holiday homes for a mini break is seen as acceptable as the holiday homes are listed as another residence, however the DHHS is recommending this not an ideal situation Camping grounds and caravan parks are not allowed to remain open because of the communal nature of the facilities offered and social distancing is not able to be observed. However if you are without another permanent place of residence, have a permanent place of residence that is temporarily unavailable have travelled to Victoria for work, were already staying there temporarily at the time the restrictions came into force and are unable to return to a permanent place of residence, need emergency accommodation as a result of family violence or other threats, require accommodation for work, where your employer is helping to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
How far can I travel within Victoria? Victorians shouldn’t be taking holidays currently, even within Victoria. You can go for a drive, but you are encouraged to stay local, and only go to places where you can drive there and back within one day. You can still book accommodation if there is an essential need.
Can I visit friends and family interstate? There are no restrictions on leaving or entering Victoria at this time, however it is suggested to check with the Guidelines of the State you are visiting However, Victorians are being asked to make sure their travel is for one of the five reasons to leave your home and keep it to a day trip.
Which recreational facilities are restricted? The list of prohibited recreational facilities includes: Indoor physical recreation facilities, including gyms, yoga studios, wellness centres, barre and spin facilities and health studios Indoor personal training facilities where personal training services are the predominant activity Galleries and museums. Play centres. Publicly accessible playgrounds Skate parks Outdoor communal gym equipment. Boot camps and personal training services can still operate if they are outdoor with a maximum of ten people plus a trainer at any one session.
What community sports are available? You can participate in training for all sports, but it must be non-contact, with only 10 people at any one time in addition to those people running the training This means that contact sports will not be going ahead, unless modifications are made to allow for social distancing.
Can I play golf? Yes you can play golf but in groups of no more than 10 people.
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Monday 11th May 2020 the Victorian Government announced changes to COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria. Premier Daniel Andrews has extended the State of Emergency in Victoria until May 31st with the following changes which I have endeavoured to summarise for you below. These changes come into effect on Wednesday13th May.
The Stay at Home rules remain in place, however they now include a fifth reason to leave your home; to visit family or friends. The rule states that up to five visitors in your home will be allowed in addition to the residents of the household. All activities carried out in groups including weddings, funerals and religious gatherings and some services like hairdressing, auctions and open houses, must keep a record of all attendees to ensure tracing is possible. Indoor sports centres and venues, and gyms must not open and public parks, public playgrounds, outdoor gyms and skate parks remain closed, except for sport, exercise and recreation that can be conducted in a park with max 10 people.
Coronavirus COVID-19 Community Update
Tim McCurdy MP Member for Ovens Valley
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A & R POZZAN
BOBCAT HIRE MYRTLEFORD
Bobcat, Excavator, Kanga, Trencher, Roller, Post Hole Borer, Stump
Grinder. Large Rocks & Concrete Blocks
NOW AVAILABLE ALL WEEK
30 Years in business
Phone: Tony 0428 690 831 Home: 5752 2001
Ovens Valley Specialist Medical Transport Service
Call 03 5722 2320
A few things have changed Pop’ or Pap are now called - Cervical Screen
Tests (CST) CST is now every 5 years instead of 2 years
Screening now starts at age 25 and finishes with an exit at the age 70-74
Some women may be eligible for self collect
FREE WOMEN’S HEALTH SERVICE
We have sites at Myrtleford, Wangaratta and Wodonga and offer a range of health services including: Aged Care Assessment
Allied Health: Dietician, Occupational therapy,
Podiatry, Speech pathology, Physiotherapy, Continence
Alcohol, tobacco & other drug support
Counseling and support
Family support
Health promotion
Medical Practices—Bulk billing in Wangaratta, and Wodonga
Mental Health
Nurse
Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Support for people with a disability: NDIS, community and social inclusion.
Centrelink Access Point – clients have use of the phone,
fax, copier and computer for Centrelink
services.
Alcohol, tobacco and other drug Counseling and
General Counseling – by appointment
Health Checks – by appointment
Women’s Health Clinic – by appointment
Podiatry – by appointment
Tai Chi Class – Cost $5.00
WASP – Weights and Strength Program – Cost $5.00
Phone the Myrtleford Office to make an
appointment on (03)5731 3500
MYRTLEFORD SERVICES
www.gatewayhealth.org.au Find us on Facebook : www.facebook.com/gatewayhealth1
MYRTLEFORD OFFICE
32 Smith Street, Myrtleford, 3737 Ph: 03 5731 3500
OPEN TIMES: MONDAY TO THURSDAY 9am to 12pm & 1pm to 5pm
FRIDAY - 9am to 1pm
WANGARATTA OFFICE
45-46 Mackay Street Wangaratta, 3677 Ph: 03 5723 2000
WANGARATTA OFFICE
45-46 Mackay Street
Wangaratta, 3677
MYRTLEFORD OFFICE
32 Smith Street, Myrtleford, 3737
Ph: 03 5731 3500
OPEN TIMES:
MONDAY TO THURSDAY
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A message from the Victorian Seniors Festival
2020 Victorian Seniors Festival reimagined broadcasts now live
This year we are bringing the Festival direct to your home through online performances, zoom interviews and story-telling, with three new broadcasts a week from 30 April 2020 is the Festival's 38th year. We invite you to get in the groove - with performances from many of your favourites and some new performers for you to enjoy. Working to social distancing rules, our hosts Tristan and Bec meet our performers from the comfort of their own homes using technology in ways we nev-er knew were possible. We've had a lot of fun creating and reimagining the Festival for you, and we hope you enjoy it - and sing along!
And get in the groove!
Welcome to the Victorian Seniors Festival
Here is the link to watch the broadcasts: https://www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/festivalsandawards Reimagined radio to come too! In June we will commence with radio broadcasts of plays, serials and music features. We will keep you informed about this and how to tune in.
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Standish Street Medical Centre 03 57519900
“CORONAVIRUS UPDATE” For the safety of all patients and staff, we are transitioning the majority of our consultations to Phone or Video Consultations. If you require a physical examination, procedure, further tests, or hospitalisation, we will advise you of further instructions to facilitate this.
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Assistance Services Myrtleford
Tuesday sessions 3pm-4pm at the United Church have been suspended and Vincent de Paul will be doing phone interviewing and deliveries. Assistance Services are now available on the Vinnies line, 0400 058 304 daily for requests for help and arrangements to deliver or meet at a mutually convenient place.
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Victorian Department of Health and Human Services
Cough etiquette is still important while practicing physical distance. Use tissues when you cough or sneeze, or cough or sneeze into your elbow or upper sleeve, dispose of dirty tissues in the nearest bin and wash your hand regularly. Learn more at: https://go.vic.gov.au/YpFemr ******************************
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Foodworks Myrtleford Open with some conditions
In these testing times we can assist you with our online store.
Offering FREE delivery or pick up, go to
myrtleford.myfoodworks.com.au to place an order ... Or click on the ‘shop now’ button on our Facebook
page. @MyrtlefordFoodworks **************************
Coles Myrtleford As an essential service, Coles
Supermarkets, and liquor stores remain open every day.
Home Delivery Available For more information visit
www.coles.com.au ********************
Bastonis Pizzaria Opening hours for Bastoni this week:
Wed to Sun, 5pm—8pm Take away only.
Phone orders preferred 03 5751 1478 Eftpos preferred.
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Coffee Chakra New Take Away Menu
Order now for next Wednesday pick up. Order through our Facebook page @coffeechakra 5752 1133
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Ruby’s Takeaway We will still be opening at 5:30am till
3.30pm Accepting both cash and card
payments. New rules—limit of 4 customers
allowed in the shop at any given time . Phone orders are encouraged
57522684 *****************
Happy Valley Hotel (Ovens Pub)
We are still open for business. You can still enjoy the great food that
you have all come to love but from home instead. We are a take away
bottle shop as well. 03) 5751 1628
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Alpine Gate Cafe Open until 1.30pm for takeaways For Takeaway Coffee and Food
text your orders through to 0403257762 or call 57521375
Home Delivery Available ********************
FOOD SERVICES
Whorouly Hotel Still operating as a Bottle Shop and
providing Takeaway Meals. While restrictions are in place we will offer lunch from 12 noon and dinner from 5.30pm every day with the ex-ception of Monday’s when we will be closed. See our Facebook page @whoroulyhotel for weekly specials.
03) 5727 1424 ******************
Heiner’s Bakery New Trading Hours 6am—4pm
We are still open and in operation. We are offering everything we nor-mally would, just from a different
counter in our front door. Delivery Available
Lupo’s Kiln Cafe 11am –2pm Thursday to Sunday for takeaway. For convenience call ahead to place an order 03 57522310 and drive by for pickup!
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Myrtleford Bakehouse We will be trading from 5.30am
Monday-Friday And closing Saturdays and Sundays till
further notice. *************************
Kinnaree Thai Restaurant We are still at business as usual,
TAKE AWAY ONLY!! (03) 6331 4319
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Dale’s Butchery—(03) 5752 1526 Delivery Available
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Waitey's Butchery - (03) 5752 1329
Delivery Available
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Roma Pizzeria Kafe— 0357 521 867
Delivery Available ******************
Carl’s Catch of the Day We are still operating (at this stage
anyway) and will continue to bring as long as we are able
FRESH AUSSIE SEAFOOD Wednesday 3pm—6pm
Next to Dale’s Butchery in Standish Street
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The Chamber of Commerce are offering a free home delivery service for Myrtleford's small
business’s during the month of May— contact your favourite store for further information
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Alpine Health— Myrtleford Hospital 03 5751 9300
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Ovens Valley Physio Operating as normal,.
No group bookings allowed To make an appointment call
(03) 5751 1050 ********************
Great Alpine Dental If you are in acute pain or if you have suffered trauma to a tooth or teeth please call - 0480 262 992 between 9am – 12 noon each day and a Dentist will be able to advise you on what to do. We are only able to offer this service to our existing patients. If you are wishing to schedule a rou-
tine appointment with us, call the
Practice on 5752 2221 and leave your
details and on our return, we will call
you to make a time.
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Chemist King – open— (03) 5751 1222
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Myrtleford Pharmacy—0357521288
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HEALTH SERVICES
Alpine Allied Health Hub Flex out physio is still open with one
on one clients. Majority of other services are available
through teleconferencing services Call (03) 5729 0500 to make an
appointment or for further information
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Alliance Dental Group All routine and non-urgent dental care will need to be deferred until we are advised otherwise by the Australian Government and Australian Dental Association. We will still be available to support any emergency dental needs or answer any questions you may have. Should you have any questions or con-cerns related to your dental appoint-ments or services during this time, please contact our friendly team at Alliance Dental who will be able to help. (03) 5752 2675
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Myrtleford Cycle Centre Our shop is still open to help you enjoy cycling, safely of course. Contactless payment, repaired bicycles cleaned with ethanol. 03) 5752 1511
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Greystones Antiques Please ring Steph 0488 188 906 if you would like to come down to the shop.
Open by appointment only at the moment.
Our online store is always open www.greystones.com.au
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The Village Trader We have actually decided to open 7
days for now until the situation changes.
We do not have an online store however you can call or msg if you need something put in the post or
dropped off in Myrtleford. (03) 5752 1946
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AM Alpine Motorcycles ONLINE SHOPPING
Jump online for all your genuine parts and accessories. alpinemotorcyclesonline.com.au/
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Myrtleford Plumbing Steve McLean provides all Plumbing & Gas needs to the Myrtleford area (including chimney/flue cleaning).
Phone: 0400 400 374 ******************
TRADE SERVICES
Myrtleford Motors Myrtleford Motors is open and operating. Spare parts available but will be served to you. Further information (03) 5752 1464
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RETAIL SERVICES
SportFirst Myrtleford Open for business
Phone: 03 57521023 We can sort out delivery options if
needed. *********************
Myrtleford Op Shop Please send us a message if you need anything and we will try to help you.
0466 870 013 Facebook @Roundabout op shop
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Myrtleford Country Target New Store Hours
Monday - Saturday 9am—5pm Sunday 10am—4pm
You can shop online target.com.au *************************
newsXpress Myrtleford Open regular hours
Newspapers, Magazines, Books, Puzzles
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Franca’s Footwear Closed
Please feel free to call me if you require any lay-bys or stock. I will be posting online, if you prefer not to venture out I can get it to you by arrangement.
Franca 0419 980 787
L’Amour Florist Open for business. To place an order
give Franca a call 03 57522566 Email:
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Dahlsens Mitre 10 Monday to Friday
Retail: 8.30am—5.00pm Trade Yard & Desk: 7.30am—5pm
Weekend Weekend Trade & Retail Areas
Saturdays: 9am—3pm Sunday: 10am—2pm
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TAFCO RURAL SUPPLIES
03 5752 1800
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Abbeyard Creations Postage and delivery available.
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Myrtleford Tyre & Battery
Service (03) 5752 1877
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Myrtleford Furnishings and Floors
(03) 5752 1143
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Myrtleford Star Bazaar (03) 5752 2683
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1. Help kids crack an egg at the narrow end and carefully widen the opening to the size of a 10 cent piece. Empty egg into a bowl, (we only need the shell, this can be carefully cut it in half or left whole) repeat with more eggs. (Save the egg and make a scramble or frittata for lunch!) 2. Set shells in a bowl of hot water to rinse. Then show kids how to gently rub their thumb on the inside to loosen and remove the membrane (there may be two layers). Turn the shells over on a towel to dry. If desired, dye or paint them before the next step, let dry. 3. Set the shells inside the carton. Brush the entire inside with a thin layer of glue and dust with Epsom salt (this will act as a starter crystal). Let dry completely (a few hours). 4. Boil 1 cup water and remove from heat (a grown ups job). Slowly add ½ cup Epsom salt and stir until it’s dissolved. Continue stirring in small amounts of Epsom salt (a tablespoon or two at a time but no more than ½ cup) until it no long-er dissolves, then STOP. You’ve made a super-saturated solution! It should be thick but not slushy. 5. Carefully pour the solution into your shells with a small spoon or funnel, filling to the top. Add a drop of food colouring to each egg, and stir gently with a toothpick. Place your shells somewhere safe and at room temperature. 6. Check your eggs daily. If you find a thin, hard, jagged layer forming on the surface, gently break it up with a toothpick.
Microwave Puffy Paint Ever made your own puffy paint, easy and quick
DIY Get the kids messy!!!!
What you will need:
1 cup of flour
3 teaspoons of baking powder,
1 teaspoon of salt and enough water to make it the consistency of pancake batter. 1. Add flour, salt, baking powder and start with 1/2 cup water to blender and blend (you don’t need to use a blender but it helps to get a really smooth consistency) gradually add water until super smooth. (No puffy paint chunks to clog up the tip of the squeeze bottles or bags). 2. Pour the white puffy paint directly from the blender into squeeze bottles, or plastic zip lock bags. 3. Now to dye the puffy paint… To do this, add your choice of food colouring (not too much at once, start off with a couple of drops and keep adding until you get the colour you want). Part of the fun is squishing it all around to mix up the colours. 4. Now it’s time to shake or squeeze to mix the colour through the puffy paint mixture. Now that you have your puffy paint, make some puffy paint art! (Don’t forget to cut a small tip off the corner of the plastic bag if you are using these) and make sure the paper size will fit into your microwave. 5. Cook on high for 30 seconds in the microwave and watch it puff up! Your artwork may need longer, depending on how much paint your little angel has on their piece of paper/cardboard. The artworks with a lot of puffy paint may need to double that time. As it cooks it will puff up to double the size. 6. Have fun !!!!
Crystallised Eggs
What You'll Need:
Eggs (Raw)
1 Cup Boiled Water
Craft glue
1/2 Cup Epsom salt + extra for dusting egg shell
Food colouring
Toothpicks
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Food Services Emergency relief packages are available for vulnerable Victorians needing to self-quarantine due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). If you are in urgent need and don’t have a support network who can help you, call the coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398. For more information :
www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
Round About Op shop We are now open again and still have books, warm clothing,
bedding and craft items out the front If you need something or are struggling
Call or message Jenny 0466870013
MYRTLEFORD LIBRARY MYRTLEFORD LIBRARY MYRTLEFORD LIBRARY
Library @ Cnr O’Donnell Ave & Standish St. MYRTLEFORD Ph: 5751 1591 Email: [email protected]
Click & Collect Service currently available only by ringing Myrtleford Library Ph: 5751 1591
CLICK & COLLECT SERVICE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE CLICK & COLLECT SERVICE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
MYRTLEFORD COMMUNITY GARDEN YES WE ARE OPEN
Community Garden Committee are asking the general public to please adhere to the 10 person outdoor restriction. Come and join us in the garden. We are there most Saturdays mornings. Pick Vegies whenever they are ready. Help keep the weeds down. Help develop the garden. For more information: call Allan Phone: 0420211809
Living in inappropriate accommodation ? And experiencing .....
Social and or geographical isolation? Dependence on alcohol and or other
substances? Health problems, mental illness,
A physical or intellectual disability, aged frailty
IF SO YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR SUPPORT, PLEASE
CONTACT INGRID 0439 366 839
Outreach Connections—providing Case Management Services to the homeless and those
at risk of homelessness.
HOMELESS OR ABOUT TO BECOME HOMELESS ?
Ovens Valley Specialist Medical Transport Service
Call 03 5722 2320
Have you been affected by the recent bushfires in the North East, and are now experiencing financial difficulty
as a result? Anglicare Victoria has dedicated Financial Counsellors that are available to support you. Anglicare Victoria
have appointed a team of Bushfire Recovery financial Counsellors in the Alpine and Towong region. They are
qualified Financial Counsellors, live locally and understand the specific needs and challenges of those
affected by the recent bushfires. The Financial Counselling service is both free and confidential and is provided as part of the bushfire relief initiative. The service provides assistance, advocacy and support to
those that are experiencing financial difficulty or distress.
Please contact 1800 244 323 for a confidential discussion today.
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SERVICES AVAILABLE AT THE MYRTLEFORD NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
Enrolment Information
Enquiries, enrolment and payment for all courses can be made at the Myrtleford Neigh-
bourhood Centre 156 Myrtle Street Myrtleford For enquiries please contact
Phone: 03 5752 2775 or
Email: [email protected]
Please register and pay in person during office hours.
Payment by cash, cheque or Direct Deposit (details by request)
By mail: Make cheques payable to Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre
Registration without payment may result in your name being placed on a waiting list.
Jobactives are at the Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre 156 Myrtle Street Myrtleford
During COVID restrictions, the Jobactives will not be in attendance at the
Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre. Alternatively they will be conducting interviews
via phone link.
COMPUTER USE People are welcome to come and use the computers at the Neighbour-hood Centre and have access to the internet. Use, however it’s limited. Access not available when classes are in progress.
PRINTING Printing and photocopying is available. A4 & A3 Single sided and
double sided Black & White Colour Laminating
Large Printing Jobs will need to be booked in. 03 5752 2775.
Office Hours Monday to Friday
10.00am to 2.00pm For essential services computer,
internet use & printing.
Ph 03 5752 2775
We are situated at 156 Great Alpine Rd, next door to the Memorial Hall (the old theatre ) opposite Target. Parking is available at the back of the building down the driveway next door to the BWS drive through liquor
store on Standish St. Find us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/myrtlefordneighbourhoodcentre/
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