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

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

District Diary

Wednesday 19th Omeo to Bright Bus departs Omeo 8.00amreturn 6.50pm Listen with Lorna live radio O.S.C.A.R. fm 10.00am –12.00 Thursday 20th Swifts Creek & Ensay Playgroup 10.30 to 12.00pm Omeo Opportunity Shop will be closed until further notice Men’s Shed OPEN . ……….. 10.00am to 2.00pm Friday 21st Omeo to Bright Bus departs Omeo 8.00am return 6.50pm Joker Poker is back ! At the Golden Age Hotel……...7.00pm Saturday 22nd AA. meeting 1st Saturday of month, CFA rooms . 2.00pm Omeo Opportunity Shop will be closed until further notice Sunday 23rd Omeo to Bright Bus departs Omeo 8.00am return 6.50pm Omeo Golf Club Anglican Church no Church Services until further notice Monday 24th Rhyme Time Omeo Library………………,10.30 – 11.00am

Tuesday 25th Men’s Shed OPEN…………………….. 10.00am to 2.00pm Omeo Opportunity Shop will be closed until further notice.

N. B. Storms make oaks take deeper root.

Amicus.

REMEMBER THIS !!

Be nice, and respect everybody !!

But don’t touch anybody…

Medical Services-Omeo Region

For URGENT Medical Care call 000 National Coronavirus Hotline 1800 020 080

Omeo Medical Centre GP Clinic-51590140 Monday 8.45am-11.30am 1.30pm-5pm Wednesday 8.45am-11.30am 1.30pm-5pm Thursday 9.00am-12.00pm Friday 9.00am-12.00pm

Sunday & Public Holiday Clinics (Call Clinic for times)

All appointments for Clinics are by APPOINTMENT ONLY

call 51590140 to make a booking. Due to the Covid-19 restrictions we are limited to 4 people in our waiting room, please ensure you

arrive for your appointment on time. Blood Collection Changes)

Due to Covid-19 pre– cautions Blood collections are by

APPOINTMENT ONLY Outreach service appointments with the GP can be made at Ensay & Swifts Creek Bush Nursing Centres.

Ensay Bush Nursing Centre—51573215 Tuesday 9.30am-12pm

Swifts Creek Bush Nursing Centre– 51594210 Tuesday 1.30pm-4.30pm & Thursday 2pm-4.30pm

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THE LUCKY NUMBERS ARE IN RECESS

FOR A WHILE

SNAPDRAGON’S JOKE

New research shows that China has a bigger middle class than America, and more people in China are living what we would call the 'American Dream.' That's when you know things are bad - when even the American

DREAM is made in China."

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

19th August 2020

OMEO REGION NEWS SHEET AN OMEOSHIRE LIONS CLUB PROJECT 20 Cents

SUPPORTED BY

Benambra General Store

Misty Trading, Trading Hours..8am-5.30pm weekdays. 7.30am-5.00pm weekends.

Post Office, Hot food, Takeaway Bottle Shop, Gas Bottles, ULP, ALPINE WINTER MIX DSL.

Lovely Happy Team

to help you out. Phone: 51 599 209

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Packer’s

High Country Horse Riding

See some of Victoria’s remote high

country on horseback. Rides from

2 hours, 1/2 day & full day

Based at Anglers Rest, there are horses

and tracks to suit all standards of riders.

Bookings essential

www.horsetreks.com

SWIFTS CREEK BUSH NURSING CENTRE INC.

Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze

Wash and dry your hands often Avoid close contact with people

Stay away from others if you are sick — self-isolation

PHONE: 03 5159 4210 17 McMillan Street EMAIL: swiftscknurse@gha.net.au

Daisie’s Hair & Beauty

Proudly using De Lorenzo Products made from plant ingredients, no animal testing or

by-products, no petrochemicals, quality endorsed company & Australian owned & Made.

OPEN TUES – FRIDAY.

(SATURDAYS BY APPOINTMENT) Vouchers & Gift Packs also available.

51591667

Old Cuckoo Shop ‘Now Open For Business'

First Friday of every month we will have fresh flowers available

We will have mixed bunches and native bunches available from 10am.

We have children’s assorted clothing. gift ware, jewellery Nicholson soaps and other goodies.

Come in and have a squizzy. Thanks Tracey and Pauline.

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

M.J.S.

OMEO

EARTH-WORKS Pty Ltd.

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

• . TRUCK & TRAILER

• . EXCAVATOR. 322B

• . EXCAVATOR. 329D

• . BACKHOE

• . BULLDOZER

• . BOBCAT

• . WATER CART

• . HEAVY HAULAGE FLOAT

Phone : 03 5159 1343 Mob : 0428 514 254 Marty

0477 888 922 Rohan

email admin@mjsomeo.com.au

ELECTICAL

CONTRACTING

Solar - Bore pumps/Hot water diverters/

On & off Grid systems

Satellite &”Terry” TV - Installation and servicing

Generator – Sales/Hire/Installation/Mains to Generator changeover switches and inlets

Electrical appliance - Repairs/Maintenance

Electrical Installations – Domestic/Commercial/Industrial

Servicing the Omeo region Contact Jeremiah on 0418 909 978

“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

Emmanuel Pasura

*** 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

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WANTED

Lawn mowing needed for a

yard approximately 20 x 20 metres

228 Day Avenue Omeo

Flat fee $80.

Please ring Aggie on 0403 169 810

Adrian Holmes

Carpenter and Joiner

Construction - Joinery Repairs & Maintenance

Over 30 Years experience

Quality Workmanship 1493 Cassilis Road, Cassilis

Mob. 0400 01542

6Email : brpsalice@gmail.com

Cereal Hay and Straw for sale

– B-Double or single loads only

Phone Andrew Kelly

0409 365 256

FOR SALE

400 New star pickets $5.60 each

Everything is brand new and price includes gst

PHONE : 51 597 254

LAWN … MOWING

Lawn mowing needed for my house

yard and small block adjacent at

The Brothers, Benambra.

Job for ride on, takes an hour

Fee negotiable Contact

Gary Hollonds

0488 599 271

Open Monday to Saturday.

We care about the environment and what goes onto to your scalp, hair

and skin. Do you care what goes on your head?

Choose carefully, choose AVEDA.

Myabi Hair is an Eco-friendly, exclusive salon offering a unique experience!

• The full range of Aveda 99% plant derived full spectrum colour

system and aftercare products.

• Highly specialised double foiling and all Aveda colour services.

• The only Hair & Beauty company using 100% wind power for all

manufacturing.

• Beautiful Aveda Gifts to purchase.

• Absolutely NO animal testing and vegan friendly products.

• Aveda botanicals & flower essence for all skin types.

• Aveda’s exquisite mineral makeup range.

• Full range of Organic Eco products, sun-care for face

and body.

Please call Adele on 0402 769 237

Bookings are essential. Email: info@myabi.com.au

Visit MyabiHairDesign on facebook and Instagram.

Website: myabi.com.au

Location – Mountain Maid Station,

71 High Forest Road, Omeo

Missing Missing

DELWP office Swifts Creek is seeking the Communities help in locating one of their Fire Fighting trailers. Registration: R26 745

Make: Paton Hill Colour: Red Single axle It went missing during the last fire season. If anyone has seen or

may know the location, please contact Glenn Ennis on 0438 070 154

Ph: 51591210 Fax: 51591448

BUSINESS HOURS

7.00am to 7.00pm Monday to Saturday

9.00am to 5.00pm Sunday

* Groceries & Liquor. * Fresh Fruit ,Vegetables * Fresh Meat Available * Gluten Free products available * Ice – A.T.M. * Special Orders Welcome

Proudly Supporting the Local Community

The cold weather has seen an increase in deer hunting activity regardless of the Covid restrictions.

There have been numerous reports of people spotlighting from public roads and in farmland without permission.

To assist police in collating these details please call 13 1444 (Non Urgent) any time with as much detail as possible. These reports will be followed up and help us build a picture

of recidivist offenders in the area with the intention of severe penalties imposed.

The month of July saw a 23 year old motorist face charges consisting of illegal possession of ammunition and drink driving.

A further 48 yr. old male from Cobungra is also facing charges of unlicensed driving.

Police have spoken to another Cobungra resident regarding breaching Covid requirements and enquires are still pending.

Please note 000 is your best option for police attendance if Urgent. Staff at Omeo Police Station

are not always able to respond to phone calls for various reasons. 000 calls are triaged by a local area Sergeant (East Gippsland) via D24 radio and prioritise/respond accordingly.

Regards Sergeant John Hodder Omeo Police Station

5159 1222

DARREN CHESTER Federal Minister for Gippsland

STRENGTHENING THE FIGHT AGAINST

PESTS AND WEEDS IN GIPPSLAND

The Federal Government is ramping up its fight against pest animals and weeds with the announcement of a $13 million funding pool to better equip farmers and land managers.

Local MP Darren Chester said a funding opportunity for organisation with a proven research and development ability would help create better tools and technologies to control pest species. “

Pest animals and weeds are a significant threat throughout the region and affect local farmers, the ecosystem and the economy,” Mr Chester said. "Our farmers and land managers are already doing a great job managing the impact of pests on their land, but there’s more to be done to minimise the damage they create and the risks they post. “Throughout Gippsland we have pests – including wild dogs, foxes,

rabbits and deer –causing harm to livestock and native animals and to vegetation on farms and in bushland. “This program will help ensure we are on the front foot against pests while improving the

resilience productivity of our farmland.

Mr Chester said the grants program would look at new advanced control solutions that would challenge traditional approaches to pest control and innovations in detection and monitoring.

“Examples of projects could be investigating genetic modification technologies, chemical and non-chemical herbicides, disruption technologies and electronic resources,

” Mr Chester said. Funding applications for the Advancing Pest Animal and Weed Control Solutions grants program are open until September 25, 2020. For details, visit:

https://www.agriculture.gov.au/pests-diseases-weeds/pest-animals-andweeds/grant-round In May, Mr Chester announced $536,000 for the roll out of a multi-faceted strategy

to help drought affected farmers in Wellington Shire.

Omeo Ski Hire and Service Station

Servicing all your winter clothing and fuel needs

Now offering

Local Gippsland Jersey Milk

and their beautiful cultured Butter.

AND you can now pick up your bread as well

(direct from the bakery after they have closed)

Come grab your bread and milk

while filling up.

196 Day Ave, Omeo

Ph: 03 51 591 600

Is your smoke alarm ready for retirement? If your smoke alarm is more than a decade old, it may belong in a museum, not on your ceiling.

CFA Deputy Chief Officer Trevor Owen is warning the community that out of date smoke

alarms could be a liability in an emergency.

All smoke alarms have a 10-year life span and need to be replaced or they may not work when you need them most.

Mr Owen says smoke alarms save lives by providing a critical early warning that could give you time to evacuate safely – but only if they work.

“In a fire, only a working smoke alarm can save your life,” he said. “We believe that some household have never replaced their smoke alarms and that is concerning.

“Smoke alarms are designed to wake you when a fire starts to provide you and your family with the earliest possible warning to get out safely.

“If your smoke alarms aren’t working properly, you may miss that vital early warning sign that could save the lives of you and your family.

“When installed and maintained correctly these smoke alarms detect smoke the quickest, giving you more time to evacuate.

“If you don’t have a working smoke alarm in your home and a fire occurs, you are four times more likely to die and 26 per cent more likely to suffer serious injuries. “If you do choose to use a 9volt battery smoke

alarm, the battery will need to be replaced every year.

“A good reminder is doing it every year at the end of daylight savings or at the start of the new financial year.” For more information about smoke alarms,

visit http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/smoke-alarms/

Benambra Quarry

Supply a range of quality quarry product

• A Grade Sealing Aggregates

• Rock Dust

• Plumbers & Drainage Aggregates

• Crushed Rock

• Ballast

• Spalls

• Delivery available

0427 100 414

admin@easternquarries.com.au

www.easternquarries.com.au

145 Bung Bung Lane Benambra Vic 3900

We are closed Due to the COVID-19 pandemic stage 3 restrictions,

The Omeo Service Centre is closed.

We encourage customers to complete transactions over the telephone or online.

By appointment:

Bendigo Bank – 10am to 2pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Centrelink – 10am to 1.30pm Monday and Wednesday

10am to 1.30pm Friday

VicRoads services are not available please call Vicroads Customer Service on 13 11 71

for a free face mask call us on 5153 9500 to arrange distribution.

Our call centre is open 8.30am – 5.00pm

We apologise for any inconvenience.

OMEO

HIGH COUNTRY

MEATS Phone .. 5159 1557

FRESH FISH WEDNESDAY

FLATHEAD TAILS.—- BARRAMUNDI . ATLANTIC SALMON—-. FLAKE (GUMMY) MONK FISH—.——BLUE GRENADIER RED EMPEROR——.ORANGE ROUGHY SMOKED TROUT ——SEA BREAM FRESH MUSSELS — SCALLOPS OYSTERS. ——- SQUID TUBES. —- GREEN PRAWNS... AND MUCH MORE

EVERY WEDNESDAY WE ARE YOUR LOCAL FISH MARKET

THIS WEEKS SPECIAL • SEAFOOD BASKET • 1kg PORTARLINGTON MUSSELS • 500grams SQUID TUBES • 500grams DORY FILLETS • 500grams TIGER PRAWNS • 1 SMOKED TROUT

ALL THIS FOR ONLY $50.00

PUZZLERS!!!!

Have you done a Jigsaw Puzzle?

Would you like to try ?

Have you got no where to get one without paying loads

of money!!!

Well we now have the solution for all you puzzlers, and

would be puzzlers that just want to try

Omeo now has a jigsaw puzzle library.

Yes that is right a place you can come and have a look

at some puzzles and take one home to do, then return

it back and maybe get another…

Or maybe you have some at home and do not know

what to do with them…….

Well the library would gratefully accept them

For more information and or borrowing of the

afformentioned puzzles:

Please contact:

Barb Buckley 0417593711 Or

Sandi Beltrame 0412356241

At the Caravan Park