NEWSHEET ENQUIRIES: Email: newsheet@omeo.org.au

Phone : 5159 1515 ….. www.omeo.org.au Post: P.O. Box 182 Omeo 3898

District Diary

Wednesday 22nd

Omeo to Bright Bus depar ts Omeo 8.30am return 3.30pm Listen with Lorna live radio O.S.C.A.R. fm .... 10.00 –12.00 Lego Club.. Omeo Library .................... 3.30 to 4.30pm Gym Class Swifts Creek Hall ................... 5.00pm – 6.00pm Karate Class Swifts Creek Hall ............................... 5.00pm Omeo Golf Club Twilight Golf ....................... From 4:00pm Omeo Show Society A./G.M. at CFA rooms ............ 7.00pm

Thursday 23rd

Swifts Creek & Ensay Playgroup .............. 10.30 to 12.00pm Omeo Opportunity Shop .............................. 12.30 to 3.30pm Men’s Shed Open ......................................... 10.00 –2.00pm Omeo Golf Club ‘Ladies Day’ Start ....................... 10.00am Friday 24

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Omeo to Bright Bus depar ts Omeo 8.30am return 3.30pm Life Ball Netball Courts Swifts Creek .................... 11.00am Ensay/Swifts Creek RSL meeting Ensay Fire Stn .... 7.30pm

Saturday 25th AA. meeting 1st Saturday of month, CFA rooms ....... 2.00pm Omeo Opportunity Shop ............................... 11.00 –3.00pm Catholic Church Mass Swifts Creek ......................... 6.30pm Tambo Valley Gun Club Xmas Shoot

Sunday 26th Catholic Church Mass Omeo .................................. 9.00am Catholic Church Mass Benambra .................... . 11.00am Anglican Church Holy Communion Omeo ........... 10.30am ( Parish Service ) Parish Council AGM ................... 11.30am Tambo Valley Gun Club Xmas Shoot Monday 27th Omeo to Bright Bus departs Omeo 8.30am return 3.30pm Rhyme Time Omeo Library ................... 10.30 – 11.00am

Tuesday 28th Men’s Shed Open …………………….. ........ 10.00 -2.00pm Omeo Opportunity Shop ........................ 1.30-4.30pm Film Festival for Adults Omeo Library .................... 2.00pm

N. B.

You will never do anything without courage. It is the

greatest quality of the mind next to honour.

Amicus.

Medical Services for Omeo Region Please note if you need an ambulance ring 000 Doctor Murray Barson will be at the Medical Centre until Friday the 1stof December 2017 Omeo Medical Centre session times : Monday 9.00am – 12.00pm 2.00pm – 5.30pm Wednesday 9.00am – 12.00pm 2.00pm – 5.30pm Thursday 9.00am – 12.00pm Friday 9.00am – 12.00pm

Appointments can be made through Omeo Medical Centre on 5159 0140 for Omeo Clinic. There will be AFTER HOURS CLINICS held regular ly most weekends on Sunday afternoons/evenings, entry is via ODH Outpatients. For appointments and specific time of clinics please call the Omeo Medical Centre on 51590140 before 12 noon Friday, otherwise Omeo District Health on 51590100. All outreach service appointments can continue to be made through Swifts Creek Bush Nursing Centre on 5159 4210 and Ensay Community Health Centre on 5157 3215. Session times as follows:-

Ensay CHC Tuesday 10.00am– 12.00pm Swifts Creek Tuesday 1.00pm – 4.30pm Thursday 2.00pm – 4.00pm

*******************************************OOMEO GOLF CLUB LUCKY NUMBERS

33. Barb Fitzpatrick .. Cook family 36. Tony Pendergast .. Leanne McCormack

SNAPDRAGON’S JOKE

A dinner speaker was in such a hurry to get to his engagement that when he arrived and sat down at the

head table, he suddenly realized that he had forgotten his false teeth. Turning to the man next to him he said, "I

forgot my teeth." The man said, "No problem." He reached into his pocket and pulled out a pair of false

teeth. "Try these," he said. The speaker tried them. "Too loose," he said. The man then said, "I have another pair - try these." The speaker tried them and responded, "Too

tight." The man was not taken back at all. He then said, "I have one more pair. Try them." The speaker said, "They

fit perfectly. "With that he ate his meal and gave his speech. After the dinner meeting was over, the speaker

went over to thank the man who had helped him. "I want to thank you coming to my aid. Where is your office?

I've been looking for a good dentist." The man replied, "I'm not a dentist. I'm an undertaker."

SERVING ENSAY, SWIFTS CREEK, OMEO. BENAMBRA, DINNER PLAIN.

SUPPORTED BY

22nd November 2017

OMEO REGION NEWS SHEET AN OMEOSHIRE LIONS CLUB PROJECT 20 Cents

Packer’s

High Country Horse Riding

See some of Victoria’s remote high country on horseback, from a few hours to several days out on the High Plains. Based at Anglers Rest, there are horses and tracks to suit all standards of riders.

Bookings essential www.horsetreks.com hdpacker@bigpond.com Phone : 5159 7241

BENAMBRA GENERAL STORE

and POST OFFICE

Family Owned and Operated Ph:51599209 Fax:51599261 Trading Hours

7:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Thursday Friday 7.30am to 7.00pm Takeaway night 8:00am to 4:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 4:00pm Sunday

Public Holidays as per Sunday hours SELLING: Fuel (ULP/Diesel Winter Mix)– LPG – Newspapers – Maps – Ice – Post Cards-Fishing Tackle – Snacks/Drinks Fish n Chips Machine Embroidery

Now agents for Elders Farm Supplies

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Contract Fencer Omeo Region

Own design and self manufactured Gal Steel Strainer and Stay Assemblies that Stay two ways. No Dropping gates. Many fence designs available to suit you needs using all

steel materials or a cheaper version with poly droppers, all with or without electricity.

Contract prices available.

Contact Tim 5157 3355

SWIFTS CREEK

BUSH NURSING CENTRE INC. Supported by funding from the Victorian Government

WEEKLY UPDATE

Ladies, don’t forget your 2 yearly Pap smear.

Phone the Bush Nurse now

and make an appointment,

PHONE: 03 5159 4210 17 McMillan Street

EMAIL: swiftsckadmin@gha.net.au

Ensay/Swifts Creek

Sub-Branch RSL Will hold a general meeting at the Ensay Fire station commencing at 7.30pm sharp 24th of

November 2017. New members are needed to keep this sub-branch going. Current members are

asked to turn up as well. Items on the agenda include the grant for the information board at Reedy Flat & Remembrance Day 100 years in 2018. At the Ensay Fire station Friday 7.30pm

sharp24th of November 2017.

Dave Harvey President 0439 222 712

Supply a range of quality quarry product

A Grade Sealing Aggregates Rock Dust Plumbers & Drainage Aggregates

. Crushed Rock

. Ballast

. Spalls

Delivery available

EASTERN QUARRIES Trading As. Benambra Quarries Pty Ltd

Phone: 0402 052 052

CRANES ASPHALT & BITUMEN SEALING

Servicing the High Country, Alpine,

Tambo Valley. Omeo & District

Daily Services between Melbourne - Bairnsdale - Omeo

Bairnsdale Depot - Grinters Transport, 16 Lawless Street, Bairnsdale, 3875

Melbourne Depot - Vic Freight Specialists, 13B, 13-17 Progress Street, Dandenong, 3175

Omeo Depot – Omeo Welding & Engineering & Equipment Hire, 87 Bilton Street, Omeo, 3898

Phone: (03) 5152 5778 Fax: (03) 5152 3329

Mobile: 0418 516 857 Email: admin@grinters.com.au

Pallets . Parcels . Livestock . Hay . Machinery . Bulk General . Wool Refrigerated Freight . Farm Equipment

Leaves 9.30am from Bairnsdale to Omeo

HAS RELOCATED… To 71 High Forest Road, Omeo.

The New Myabi Hair Retreat is now part of Mt Maid Station. and continues to offer

Signature sensory journey on arrival.

Complimentary organic Liquorice and peppermint tea

All Aveda colour services.

Double foiling technique and modern styling.

The full range of 99% plant derived aftercare products.

Aveda botanicals for all skin types.

Aveda mineral makeup.

Complimentary makeup application.

Hand massage and more.

Call Adele on 0402 769 237 to arrange your appointment. Bookings are essential.

CRANES

ASPHALTING & BITUMEN SEALING P/L

As part of the VicRoads Resealing Program, Cranes Asphalting & Bitumen Sealing Pty Ltd will be conducting bitumen reseal works in the following locations.

Buchan Road Princes Highway Bruthen Nowa Nowa Road Great Alpine Road Monaro Highway Omeo Highway Paynesville Road Swan Reach Bruthen Road Dargo Road Metung Road The works are scheduled to commence early November, weather permitting. Some delays are expected for traffic while sealing works are undertaken between the hours of 7am and 7pm.

We thank you for your patience and co-operation during these important road works. For more information contact our office on : (03) 5152 2941

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OMEO PHARMACY

“SPEAK TO YOUR LOCAL PHARMACIST”

186 Day Avenue Omeo 3898

PH: 03 5159 1663 FAX :03 5159 1686

AFTER HOURS : 0474 017 705

EMAIL : omeopharmacy@gmail.com

YOUR LOCAL PHARMACISTS : SHARFI AND ROSS

*** OUR PRODUCTS & SERVICES ***

PRESCRIPTIONS –WEBSTERPACKING

-MEDICATION REVIEW –MOBILITY AIDS

IN STORE BLOOD PRESSURE / GLUCOSE TESTING

VITAMINS – PERFUMES

- COSMETICS- GIFTWARE

DELIVERY AVAILABLE

MON-THURS 9-5 FRI. 9-6 SAT. 9-2

HAY FOR SALE

5X4 ROLLS GRASS HAY

PHONE HENRY : 0408 816 025

THANK YOU

Thank you to the Omeo & District for supporting our family with expressions of

sympathy and attendance at Barry’s funeral. It is comforting and humbling to know Barry

was loved and respected in the community where he lived all his life.

The Fitzgerald family - Rosemary, D’Arcy & Grace, Duncan, Sophie and Jade.

Notice of AGM

for the Omeo Golf Club Inc. Will be Wednesday December the 6th

7.30pm at the Golf Club.

Omeo District

Race Club

AGM to be held Wednesday 29th November

7pm at the

Benambra Hotel

OMEO SOLDIERS MEMORIAL HALL

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Will be held at the Shire Offices On Wednesday 29

th November 2017.

New members welcome.

Dyson & Long Optometrists

will be visiting

Omeo District Health On Friday 1st December

Please ring 5152 1668 to make an appointment

M.J.S.

OMEO EARTHWORKS PTY LTD.

Give Marty, Neil or Rohan a call to discuss your earthmoving needs.

TRUCK & TRAILER EXCAVATOR BACKHOE BULLDOZER BOBCAT WATER CART FLOAT

Phone : 03 5159 1343

Mob : 0428 514 254 0427 593 898

email admin@mjsomeo.com.au

THE

PRESSING SHED

CAFÉ

OPEN

FOR THE SEASON

Enjoy coffee and cake, or a delicious lunch served on the deck overlooking

the olive groves and the beautiful Tambo Valley at Tongio.

Open 10am – 4pm

Saturday and Sunday October to Easter

290 Bindi Road, Tongio Just 3km off the Great Alpine Road Between Swift’s Creek and Omeo

For bookings tel. 5159 4455

Enquiries about functions welcome

SWIFTS CREEK FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB Inc.

P.O. Box 100, Swifts Creek, 3896 Email swiftscreekfnc@hotmail.com

Annual General Meeting For the

Swifts Creek Football Netball Club

Will be held

Thursday 7th December 2017 7.30pm

At the Swifts Creek Rec Reserve

All positions declared open

All interested persons are most welcome to attend.

Daisie’s Hair & Beauty Located at the

Cuckoo Clock Shop.

OPENING HOURS Monday - CLOSED

Tuesday 9.00am – 5.00pm

Wednesday 9.00am-8.00pm ( by appointment )

Thursday 9.00am –5.00pm

Friday 9.00am –5.00pm

Saturday 9.00am—1.00pm

( Alternate Saturdays )

Gift Vouchers Available

Call : 51 591 667 for your appointments.

ABN 53 025 601 047

The Omeo Region Business & Tourism Association Inc. invite you to attend

A General Meeting at the Golden Age Hotel,

189 Day Ave Omeo on Thursday the 30th of November

2017 commencing at 7.30 pm

Representatives from community groups

& individual members are invited.

For further Information contact Stephanie Lee

secretary@omeoregion.com.au

Swifts Creek Ensay Landcare Group

AGM

Wednesday 29th November

6:30 pm for BBQ 7:30 pm talking Calici, K5

and results from Bald Hills Ck Rd rabbit monitoring program with

Rosie Gillies.

At DELWP Swifts Creek

For more information or RSVP To Stephen O’Brien (President)

Phone 0429 498 340

Thinking of joining the group? Come along to meet everyone

and join up on the night.

Farwell – Long Serving Members Omeo ACO Group

There will be an afternoon tea at the Omeo Ambulance Station for

Ronda Manhire, Margaret Worcester,

Tania Crisp

2.00 pm Saturday 2nd December 2017

Community Members welcome

Please RSVP for catering purposes by 28/11/2017

0439902963

Industrial/Commercial/Domestic installations Solar/battery and standalone systems Backup Generator systems Satellite TV installation and servicing Electrical appliance repairs and maintenance Specialising in all things electrical

Competitive rates and servicing the Omeo region

Contact Jeremiah on 0418 909 978 for an obligation free quote.

ABN 21 620 041 830 REC 27309

Mob 0418 909 978 Email doublejelectrical@outlook.com

ELECTICAL CONTRACTING PTY LTD

Great Alpine Gallery 6881 Great Alpine Road Swifts Creek VIC 3896 www.greatalpinegallery.org.au ph 0418 221 078

GREAT ALPINE GALLERY CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION 1-31 December

Looking for some unique hand-made gifts for Christmas? Come along to the Great

Alpine Gallery in Swifts Creek to browse through a wide range of locally made arts

and crafts – from gorgeous contemporary artworks to finely crafted weaving,

basketry and wood creations.

The Gallery features artwork by renowned artists and craftspeople from the Tambo

Valley, from Bruthen to Omeo/Benambra. A visit to the Great Alpine Gallery

at Swifts Creek will take you up the spectacular Great Alpine Road,

perfect for a weekend drive at this time of year.

Drop in and have a browse – the Gallery is open from

Wednesday to Sunday from 10.30am-3.30pm.

The Christmas Exhibition will open on Friday 1st December at 6pm with some

celebratory bubbles and Christmas treats – a great way to start the festive season

and celebrate the wonderfully creative year that was.

All welcome to come and join us at the Gallery.

IT’S ON AGAIN !!!!

TAMBO VALLEY X’MAS SHOOT 2 DAY CARNIVAL... 25th & 26th November.

Over $1000.00 worth in prizes & Trophy’s. FREE BBQ Tea Saturday night for all competitors

&family members FREE Camping available on grounds.

High Gun over both days. All Visitors Welcome.

Contact: Tom Morgan 51573227 (President)

Or Peter Sandy 51594368

OMEO SHOW 2017

THANKS

Well…The best annual Show of the whole region was a great success

again this year. There was a little bit of nearly everything important to

the Region….not too much of anything and a few surprises.

It would not have happened without the support of generous

sponsors both local and from afar. Our grateful and sincere thanks

to them. Please support them whenever you can.

Of course the Show was planned and organised by a small band of

very dedicated volunteers during the year and many others

in the set up and on the day.

Key people of course, are the hundreds of participants in

events who provide the spectacle.

For those of you who just came along and got your wrist band at the

gate to get in and see what was going on, you deserve some thanks too.

Great job Omeo & Region! Thank you all!

Access All Areas Film Festival ( AAAFF) Is a touring Festival of quality short films That reflect the lived experience of people with disability and the issues of relevance to them. The AAAFF has two goals: To share perspectives of people with disability With the wider community so that everyone can enjoy the Festival as an enriching cultural experience. To raise awareness of the contribution people with disability make to our community every day.

Tues. 28 November Omeo Service Centre

2.00pm-3.00pm

Phone 51591455 Or book in person at

the library for this FREE event