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Tallangatta & DistrictSeniors’ Club Newsell, it’s the same old, sameold at seniors as we are back inlockdown so still following regulations.One being wearing a mask in public, soat least ladies you will be saving on‘lippy’!It was International Day forVolunteers last week – seniors do a lotof volunteer work in this community.Generally they are the ones who areretired and have the extra time on theirhands – (and everyone needs an interestoutside the family and home) to getit done with building bridges (bothkinds), delivering meals, to attendingaccidents, babysitting, meetings, toWsport, fire control and everything inbetween. So well done to you all,otherwise Tallangatta would be a dulltown without you all, you make it tick.Our deepest sympathy is extendedto our vice-president Norma on thepassing of her daughter.Loved your story, Judy, about Cyril’sdad getting his tomato patch dug up!Annual General Meeting should be inOctober at a date to be finalized, justsee how the regulations we are livingwith go.In the meantime stay safe and all thefathers, grandies and greatgrandieshave a wonderful Fathers’ Day.Page 3, September 3rd, 2020 - Tallangatta HeraldAnglican ActivityWeekly OfferingsGraeme AldrichRegular ServicesBecause of the return of stage 3restrictions our church must remainclosed and not available for Sundayworship until further notice. Fr. AlanKelb has been sending out printed detailsof Sunday Morning Prayer services eachweek (readings, sermon, prayers etc)and these are forwarded to those on ourcongregation group email contact. If youwould like to be part of this distributionplease call Graeme Aldrich on 60 712544.Parishioners who are still able tocontribute an offering to the work ofthe Church can do so by leaving yourcontribution with Treasurer, Jenni Crisp,at the Newsagency.Clergy contactIf you have a need to make contactwith clergy, Fr Alan is available on 0418464053, or you can contact churchwardenGraeme Aldrich on 0417 043134.Council adopts AnnualBudget, focused on economicand social recoveryRotary RoundaboutGraeme AldrichRecent ActivityReduced Activity!!Once again, with the return of stage3 restrictions, our Club is not holdingregular weekly dinner meetings andwe are not able to carry out a variety ofnormal activity. We look forward to areturn to the things that are so much partof the life of Rotary.Horticultural SocietyJudy CochraneAs usual there is a lot to do in the gardenwith spring upon us. Hostas are beginningto shoot so make sure that you get outwith the snail bait. If they are growingin pots try this coffee spray around thepot: one cup espresso coffee to 10 cupsof water. You need to use espresso coffeeas it is stronger than other coffees. As thesnails move across the spray their slimeactivates the caffeine and kills them. Thisspray can be used anywhere that youhave snails and is safer than snail bait ifyou have a dog. You will need to resprayafter rain.By the end of the month tomato plantswill be ready for planting out. The TinyToms and Grape varieties do very well inlarge tubs provided you have a wire cageto support them. These can be boughtor easily made. Use 3 or 4 stakes orbamboo canes placed evenly around theinside edge of the pot then place chickenwire around the stakes. As the plantsgrow you can easily keep them withinthe wire. Make sure that you have yourfruit fly traps in place if you plan to growtomatoes and soft fruit.In most gardens the spring bulbs areover. These can be dead headed butleave the foliage as this feeds the bulbsready for next year. A light dressing ofblood and bone will also feed the bulbs.Fuchsias, geraniums and pelargoniumcan be tip pruned to encourage newgrowth and make them branch out. It istime to fertilize camellias, azaleas andGARY HOLTPLASTERINGNew work andRenovationsPhone Gary on 0419 569 659or 6071 2626gardenias.The aphids will soon be appearing onthe roses. There are many “good” bugsand birds that feast on them but if youwish to spray them here is a remedycourtesy of Milton “Gumboots” Kimball.Add 2 cups of vegetable oil and 1 cup ofdish washing liquid to 1 litre of water.Mix 1 tablespoon of this mixture into 1litre of water and spray the aphids. It isbest to do this in the evening when the“good” bugs have gone to bed. Probablymaking up half the mixture would besufficient for the whole season unlessyou have a great many rose bushes. Hereis a gem from the Old Wives’ Lore forGardeners. Referring to garden pests:‘If it moves slowly enough, step on it;if it doesn’t, leave it-it’ll probably killsomething else.’As we can’t go visiting at the moment atleast we can be busy getting our gardenready for the spring planting of vegetablesand flowers. This has many benefits as itgives us exercise and an end product thatcan be enjoyed so Happy Gardening!t its Special Council Meeting onTuesday 25 August 2020, Counciladopted its Annual Budget 2020/21, witha focus on driving economic and socialrecovery.Council will not be applying a rateincrease.The adoption follows a four-weekcommunity consultation period whichinvited public submissions. No publicsubmissions were received.Mayor Cr David Wortmann saidCouncil was pleased to adopt the Budget.“The next twelve months is a criticaltime as we rebuild from the bushfires,COVID-19 and border closures”.“The AnnualBudget2020/21recognises the unique needs of eacharea of the Shire. Council has focusedon enhancing community wellbeing anddriving economic recovery, includingtourism development across the Shire”Mayor Wortmann said.The budget includes a range of keyprojects, including: An upgrade of Hanson Street Corryongfrom Kiell Street to Sugarloaf Road Further development of the GreatRiver Road (western end) Continuation of the Colac ColacCaravan Park and Tallangatta HolidayPark upgrades Upgrading the Bullioh Netball Courts Continuation of the Corryong townstreetscape upgrade Replacement of the CudgewaplaygroundAE-mail: tcmquarries@bigpond.com Development of the TalgarnoRecreation Reserve tennis courts Mitta Mitta and Dartmouth streetscaperenewals Improving waste management andrecycling diversion Upgrading the public facilities inWalwa and Cudgewa Attracting business and governmentagencies to operate within our Shire Continuation of the upgrade toGeorges Creek Road Researching Towong's Indigenoushistory Developing new cycle product andhosting cycle events Advocating for mobile and internetcoverage Bethanga town beautification Continued tree planting and townmaintenance programs Sealing part of Wises Creek Road,Talgarno“This budget also contains thenew Bushfire Relief and RecoveryDirectorate,fundedbyBushfireRecovery Victoria, which will deliverthe relief and recovery programs for ourcommunities with a rebuild and recoveryfocus not only on the Upper Murray, butalso other communities throughout theShire that have all been impacted” MayorWortmann said.To view the full list of projects andinitiatives included in the Annual Budget2020/21, visit reports/.E-mail: tcm@bigpond.net.auFor all types of Earthworks and Quarry Materials- Dam Cleaning- Dairy Lanes- Road & Site Works- Blue Metal & Granite material for Roads & LandscapingFree quotes availableRichard: 0418 445 206 Sharpy: 0418 443 221Office: (02) 6071 2977PO Box 93, Tallangatta 3700Ken: 0418 231 308

Tallangatta Herald - September 3rd, 2020, Page 4The Mitta Valley Gravel GrinderCouncil has been successful insecuring a 20,000 grant to host anexciting new annual gravel riding event 'The Mitta Valley Gravel Grinder'.The grant was applied for under theFederal Government’s National BushfireRecovery Agency, under the RegionalTourism Bushfire Recovery (RTBR)Grant Program – Stream 1.The Australian Government hasrecognised the importance of recoveringthe tourism industry in bushfire affectedregions, and has committed a total of 10 million to the program. The RTBRprogram is part of the Government’s 76 million tourism recovery package toprotect jobs, small businesses and localeconomies.The Mitta Valley Gravel Grinder willmeet the growing demand for gravelracing, leveraging on the wealth of quiet,scenic gravel roads throughout the MittaValley, passing farm gates, authenticpubs, breweries and the pristine MittaValley countryside. The race will startIan Tevaskishile we are somewhat restrictedin where we can enjoy the greatoutdoors in this time of COVID, thatshouldn’t deter us from seeking out somesolace in nature by escaping the confinesof our households.The Rail Trail is right on our doorstepand a stroll or a bike ride towards theSandy Creek Bridge offers plenty toadmire now that the lake is filling up.Watching the majesty of pelicans glidingacross the water, listening to the chatterof grass parrots, or just sitting by thelake and gazing at the hills is one way tomomentarily forget these troubled times.When we are allowed more freedoms,let’s not forget that the Albury-Wodongaregion is blessed with a diversity ofwalking and hiking options for anyonewishing to enjoy nature and all it has tooffer. Close to home there’s Nail Can Hilland the hills around Baranduda. There’sthe historic gorge area on the outskirtsof Beechworth and the ironbark forestsof Chiltern State Park. Further afieldis Mount Buffalo with its magnificentgranite formations; the barren expansesof the Bogong High Plains; the untamedwilderness of Kosciusko National Park;and the rugged peaks around MountHotham.Many of the Border Bushwalking Club’swalks take place in the nearby mountainsand for me a walk in the mountains is likean adventure into another land; a landwhere damp mist-filled valleys couldand finish in the heart of Mitta Mitta andcover a distance of 55km.The funding will be used to contract apartner to assist with delivering the eventfor a minimum of 3 years, as well asdeveloping a brand and marketing.Mayor Cr David Wortmann said that theevent will make a significant contributiontowards assisting the Mitta Valley torecover from the summer’s bushfires andthe COVID-19 pandemic.“The Mitta Valley tourism industry ishighly reliant on tourists travelling theOmeo Highway which was closed in earlyNovember 2019 following the ignition ofthe bushfires in neighbouring Gippsland,and is still experiencing decreased trafficdue to COVID-19 restrictions.”“This event will showcase theuniqueness of the Mitta Valley as a primegravel riding destination, encouragingreturn visitation to the region and workingto stimulate the local economy” he said.The first event will be held at a futuredate when it is safe to do so.Council continues to advocate forfuture opportunities to help our tourismindustry recover from the summer’sbushfires and COVID-19.often the guardians of wise and wonderfulstories; they sometimes possess skillsand powers that constantly surprise anddelight us; they will often encourage usnot to succumb to the inglorious defeatwrought upon bodies wearied by theburdens we shoulder; and they sometimescarry with them a magic elixir which, atthe end of the day, will lift our spirits andcast away our discomforts.I am reminded of a nine day trek someof us took from Taylor’s Crossing nearBenambra to Dead House Gap nearThredbo Village. It was just such anadventure; a journey filled with muchwonder and beauty and completed inthe company of some quite special andunique characters.Your adventure doesn’t have to last fornine days; it can be as short as a couple ofhours. Unlike contact sports, bushwalkingis by nature a social activity as well as aphysical one. There are people from allwalks of life in our club and every outingprovides an opportunity to socialise, meetnew people and make new friends. Manywalks conclude with a visit to a bakery ora coffee shop to relive and remark on thegrand adventure just completed!To find out more about how you cantake an adventure in the great outdoorsvisit the Border Bushwalking Club’swebsite at www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.auWALK on the WILD SIDEWvery well conceal trolls and ogres; a landwhere the intense and overwhelmingsilence is occasionally broken by thecaw of currawongs wheeling ominouslyoverhead; a land of verdant untouchedforests and gurgling mountain streamswhere ancient spirits practise longforgotten rituals; a place where it seemsas if the traveller has brushed aside aninvisible curtain and stepped into anothertime and another dimension, far removedfrom the humdrum of suburbia.Then there are the unique characters wesometimes encounter as we wander theselandscapes. These fellow travellers arePIXON AUTOMOTIVEProducts & Services Professional repairs & service to allmakes & modelsVic. 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Grant Success forTalgarno RecreationReservePage 5, September 3rd, 2020 - Tallangatta HeraldBEN’S BAKING COLUMNCarrot cake with creamcheese frostingIn this edition Ben shares one of his all-time favourite recipes along withsome tips and tricks for when working in the kitchen.PREP TIME: 30 MINSCOOK TIME: 35 MINSSERVINGS: 12-14IngredientsFor the cake:Above: David Cottee and Mayor Cr David Wortmann at Talgarno Recreation ReservealgarnoRecreationReserve creating an environment where young andCommittee of Management, together old alike can gather and safely participate. Itwith Council, have been successful in an is great to see such a proactive communityapplication for a 212,000 grant through group pursue local initiatives that are vitalthe Victorian Government’s Local Sport for the current generation and beyond”and Infrastructure Fund.Mayor Wortmann said.The grant is in addition to a 96,000Mr David Cottee, President of Talgarnocommitment of ratepayer funds by Council Recreation Reserve Committee ofand 10,000 commitment from community Management, said the Committee andgroups including the Talgarno Recreation wider Talgarno community are delightedReserve Committee of Management, with the announcement that will help turnTalgarno Rural Fire Brigade, Talgarno the Reserve into an outstanding facility.Brigade Social Club Inc. and Wises Creek “There are no shops in Talgarno, but thereTalgarno Landcare Group.is a wonderfully tight and supportive ruralThe grant follows extensive work community which continues to flourishundertaken with the Talgarno Community, with new families and children movingincluding the development of a Masterplan to the area. As a community of dedicatedin 2019. The Masterplan explored the volunteers, the announcement of the tennischallenges the reserve faces with ageing court renovations and related works has beeninfrastructure and proposed a plan to received with great excitement” Mr Cotteeimprove the reserve for the benefit of all said. “Consultation for the Masterplanusers.showed that the community considers theHome to the Talgarno Tennis Club and Reserve a focal point which is vital to theTaekwondo Club, the reserve is regularly health and wellbeing of the area. The newused by nearby Talgarno Primary School. additions will complement recent worksThe upgrade will include:completed by Council in combination with Two synthetic grass tennis courtsdiscretionary funding from Helen Haines Two multi-function courts suitable for MP that saw the provision of a playgroundtennis and netballfor the community” Mr Cottee said. New fencing and drainage“I would like to acknowledge our New LED lighting across the courtsappreciation to all those involved for Shade and shelter areastheir efforts in helping us to achieve suchMayor Cr David Wortmann welcomed a successful result. As a community wethe announcement. “Talgarno and now look forward to the next challengesurrounding areas have endured a lot of getting the job done during the currentover the last few years through drought, COVID-19 environment” Mr Cottee said.agriculture downturn and most recentlyPrior to the project kicking off, Councilthe bushfires. With that comes many social and the Talgarno Recreation Reserveand economic implications – this news is Committee of Management will form asuch a welcome relief and will help to bring project steering group (PSG) of communitypeople together” he said “The Talgarno stakeholder groups to oversee the project.community is passionate about sports andT 440g can crushed pineapple(Drained but RESERVE juice) 65ml reserved pineapple juice 185ml milk 1tsp white vinegar 3 eggs 265g brown sugar 125ml vegetable oil 300g flour 2tsp baking soda (bi carb soda) ½ tsp salt 2tsp cinnamon powder 2 cups grated carrot ¼ cup coconut ½ cup walnuts or pecansFrosting: 180g cream cheese(room temperature) 225g unsalted butter 1tsp vanilla extract 480g icing sugarInstructionsPreheat the oven to 180 C or160 C if you have a fan forcedoven. Grease two 8 inch round cakepans with baking paper.In a large bowl whisk togetherthe flour, baking soda, salt andcinnamon.In a separate bowl whisktogether the milk, vinegar,eggs, sugar, oil and pineapple juice.Once that is done, stir in thecarrot, the pineapple, thecoconut and the walnuts and/orpecans into the wet ingredients.Next, pour the wet ingredientsinto the dry ingredients andstir until the flour is incorporated.Divide the batter between thetwo cake tins and bake for 35minutes or until an inserted skewercomes out clean.Once baked let the cakes coolin the pan for 10-20 minutes.Then remove them from their pansand let them cool completely.To make the cream cheesefrosting, beat together thecream cheese, butter and vanillauntil it is smooth. Then half theicing sugar and pour it in, beat untilfrosting is fluffy and smooth. Addthe other half of the icing sugar andrepeat to finish off your frosting.To finish your cake, flip onecake upside down on a plateor cake board and add a layer offrosting place the 2nd cake upsidedown on the top. Frost top and sideswith remaining frosting. You canthen decorate the cake if desired.12345678BAKING TIP:Always make sure that your cakes arefully cooled before you decorate them!9GOT A COOKING QUESTION?If you have a question that you would like Ben to answer in future editions ofthe Herald email Ben at BER0013@tallangatta-sc.vic.edu.au or message him onInstagram @Bens Baking (and go give him a follow to show your support!).

Tallangatta Herald - September 3rd, 2020, Page 6Tallangatta to tell its unique storythrough new muralsAbove: Mural 1: ‘The Town That Moved’ – Viking Genetics building, 53 Towong Streetn September, artist Kirrily Anderson feedback received which guided thewill commence work on two new selection and placement of the murals.murals in Tallangatta.We are now really excited to see theFollowing community consultation artwork come to life” Mayor Wortmannin May, Council asked for feedback on said.four concepts and locations. Councillors'The Town That Moved' will be appliedreviewed the engagement results which to the Viking Genetics building, 53revealed strong support for two of the Towong Street.four concepts and locations.The artwork shows buildings fromMayor Cr David Wortmann said "As Old Tallangatta including L ReynoldsTallangatta residents will hopefully be Engineer, the saleyards, Soldierscoming out of Stage 3 restrictions in Memorial Hall and buildings that wereSeptember, the bright and vibrant murals relocated - the Crispin family home, thethat each represent a special story about Primary School and the first house to beTallangatta, will be a welcomed sight to moved. Featuring the blue of the Humelift the spirits".Weir - the reason for the move, and“Community art can be challenging bronze coloured circles that represent theto get right, where every individual many pennies that were found under theinterprets art different to the next. That’s houses that were relocated.why community consultation was soA second mural 'Grow' will beimportant and we really appreciate the applied to the Nicola Teek building at 4IAbove: Mural 2: ‘Grow’ - Nicola Teek, 4 Banool RoadBanool Road. Before the town movedin 1956, residents were concerned thattheir gardens may not grow in the newlocation. The design incorporates manyplants - those that were transplanted fromthe old town, to what is grown now, fruitvegetables and native flora. The plantssit atop two triangles - representingTallangatta's central meeting place, 'theTriangles'.The murals are all part of theDestination Tallangatta project, fundedfrom the Commonwealth Governmentand supplemented by Council.View the artwork concepts and find outmore about the Destination Tallangattaproject at y The War Horse NewsLouise Coulston (Secretary)ue to COVID-19 we have notbeen able to do any fundraising.Early in the year we received a donationfrom Leigh Fahey for a load of firewoodto be raffled. We started this raffle earlyin March but the lock down happenedDand we were unable to go on with it.Members of the committee continuedto sell the tickets and we decided todraw the raffle at our last meeting.The winner of this raffle was MargaretRapsey. Congratulations Margaret onyour win and hope it keeps you warm.We raised 293.We have the Memorial Hall bookedfor a Melbourne Cup Luncheon andhopefully we will be abl

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