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Henty Community News
ISSUE 65 December 2020-January 2021
60 years of growth and innovation
November 23, 2020 marked honeymoon, Les got terri-
60 years of trading of Dales bly sunburned, and was
Supermarket in Sladen confined to bed upon their
Street, and the official return to Henty. So Mary
opening of their new front had to learn to run the
entrance. It was a signifi- store, make milk shakes
cant achievement for Les and serve ice creams, with
Dale and his late wife no one to show her. She
Mary, and their family. succeeded and she worked
beside him in the business
for the next 59 years. She
often said the only rewards
was the opportunity to Justin Clancy, M.P., Member for Albury was on hand to help the
sleep with the boss. Dale Family... Jason, Ken, Les, Narelle and Phillip, celebrate the
official opening of their new front entrance on November, 23, 2020 ..
In 1960 a car crashed into (Photo Courtesy Lorri Roden).
the side of the Hyway
Store, causing much dam- mixture of other general year old, Narelle, worked
age. After cleaning up and merchandise. There was a side by side on this new
reopening that day, plans gauzed little room about 1.5 venture, bringing fresh
were made to rebuild the x 1.2m called the deli where ideas, while also keeping
store. Their accountant they sold beef and pork sau- their other seven day a
Colin White persuaded sage, bacon, etc, which had week business going. Les
them a better option would to be sliced by request. was very innovative and
In 1953, a 20-year-old man be to buy the grocery, liq- started the first self-service
There was no refrigeration. store between Albury and
with no building experience uor hardware, giftware
Items needing cool storage Wagga, bringing city ideas
or backing, Les Dale built and toy departments from
were stored in the cellar, to the country.
and opened Dales Hyway Haycrofts, At this time
necessitating many trips up
store and Milk Bar. A 3m x Haycroft’s was the main
and down steps. In the The family grew with the
3.6m box. Why? After doing retailer in town selling the
early days there was a addition of Ken and Phillip.
the town’s milk delivery above lines plus haber-
“flying fox” for change dis- A playpen was a familiar
twice a day by horse and dashery, manchester,
tribution. One from the gro- site in the shops and the
cart, delivering bulk milk clothing, floor coverings,
cery side, and another from kids helping over the years
into householders’ homes, furniture and drapery.
the drapery, which would
he saw the need for a shop After five years the execu-
The store had long coun- take the money and docket
to sell milk between deliver- tors of Haycrofts ap-
ters, with groceries behind from the counter to a cash-
ies, as their property was proached Les and Mary to
on shelves on the western ier, situated in a box type
three miles out of town, and buy the freehold of the
side. The staff would write office high up in the store.
no one else sold milk. main Haycrofts store, a
out the customer’s order (Above where the deli is
now) She would stamp the much larger building, with
His first year he was cash- then assemble the goods,
docket paid and send it storerooms and land out
strapped, customers but not many having to be weighed
back plus any change re- the back. On a weekend in
much stock, the second year up.
quired. November 1965, 58 family
had stock but few custom-
The eastern wall was laid and friends banded togeth-
ers, the third year it came
out the same but was Dales Supermarket was er to help them shift from
together and he soon ex-
stocked with clothing and launched and opened on the Rochrich building (now
panded. After six years
manchester. The southern November 23, 1960 in the the hardware shop). into
trading, he met and mar-
end was fitting rooms. Rochrich building. The the main Haycroft build-
ried Mary Fisher, a
Through the centre was a young couple, with a one
farmer’s daughter. On their
continued on p. 2
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Advertising continued from p.1 Henty and district, espe-
cially this year of COVID
Rates ing, and shift Haycrofts
into the other building- pandemic. It put a lot of
lock stock and barrel.. Both extra pressure and work-
load on everyone. Recently
2020 stores opened for business
on the Monday morning A the move was made to em-
Advertising Rates mammoth achievement. ploy juniors after school
per edition and weekends and it’s
Who can remember the proving quite popular.
Full page $150.00 early days- two aisles of
Groceries on the western the checkout, he branched This year a new entrance
side, giftware and house- out to open an electrical to the IGA has been built,
1/2 page $80.00 incorporating automatic
hold goods along the cen- retail store in the building
tre, two rows of fridges and sliding doors to aid the cus-
1/4 page $55.00 formerly known as Con’s
tomers and a safe ramp.
washing machines, hard- Café, adding a wide range
ware along the eastern And it was officially opened
1/8 page $40.00 of brown goods to the elec-
wall, seeds, garden product trical goods they had previ- on November 23. Many
and toys down the back thanks to Jason Morey for
1/16 page $20.00 ously been selling.
The store has grown over his planning and oversee-
the time, with many chang- When the other grocery ing, Phillip Dale for the
Consecutive es, and now carries a wide store came on the market, plans, and Hahn Construc-
Advertisement range of products , espe- this was purchased to al- tions for the work. Also our
cially for a town the size of low for a larger display and staff and customers for
5 ads sales area of the electrical their patience during the
Henty. It has been a mem-
for the price of 4 ber of various buying goods, This building was upgrade, but as everyone
groups, from being a Fami- renovated by Jason Morey. agrees, it is well worth it.
ly Fare, Four Square , Good Ken’s former shop was sold
Article contributions to the Scholz family to be- It is the part of the ongoing
-fellowes and is now a part
(word or publisher) and of the IGA banner group come Henty Bakery. upgrade to the IGA, that
photos (jpg format) can has been occurring over the
and an IGA plus Liquor
be emailed to Daughter Narelle became years, with new tills, shelv-
store .
involved in the IGA Super- ing.
hentyheaderlines@ market fulltime again after
hotmail.com or spending time at home
dropped into Greater with a growing family. Her
Hume Council Henty son Jason has been work-
Customer Service Cen- ing in the business for the
past 18 years, working in
tre/Library.
the Hardware and the IGA
making three generations
working side by side.
Deadline for the In 1975 they opened a
The Dale family and staff Now 60 years later the
hardware and electrical
next edition is 15th are all involved in the com- business has expanded into
store in the Rochrich build-
November 2020 munity and one staff mem- other shop fronts, family
ing, expanding their range
ber is a volunteer firemen. have joined the ranks and
of hardware to include ce-
Ken is also a priest in the three generations working
ment, garden products, and
Anglican church. together, and the next gen-
Editorial Details timber. This was to service
eration has started. The
the needs of the district The staff become like fam- original stalwart 20-year-
Headerlines is a not-for- created by the closure of ily and stay for years, one old is now 87, has medical
profit community newslet- the Henty Timber Yards. member Roy McInnes just issues but is still working.
ter published bi-monthly. This was under the ban- retired after 47 years This is something very ra-
ner of the Thrifty Link working for the Dales, and re. Retirement? Yes He
The editorial team reserves Kim Poole was employed
group. They later pur- could retire, but this has
the right not to publish any for 42 years before her
chased the butchery to al- been his life, his relaxa-
article or to modify submis- passing earlier this year.
low access between the su- tion. And as Les says, he
sions to suit the style and
permarket and hardware needs a reason to get up
objectives of the newsletter. Les’s brother Edward was
store each day.
another valued employee.
In 1980s their son Ken The Dales wish to thank
joined them in the busi- their staff, past and pre-
ness, and after spending sent, for their untiring ef-
time in the supermarket on forts to serve the people of
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Service NSW Mobile Service Centre
60 years of service
Service NSW is returning ● Applying for births,
to Henty in our Mobile Ser- deaths and marriages
vice Centre. certificates
The service will be located ● Applications and Re-
in Sladen Street Henty be- newals for Working
tween the Bendigo Bank with Children Checks
and Post Office on ● Consulting with a Cost
Wednesday December of Living specialist for
16, 2020 9am to 2pm. help accessing more
Our dedicated Service than 70 government
NSW staff on board can rebates and savings.
provide support across a Mobile Service Centres
broad range of services in- will accept cashless pay-
cluding: ments by credit and debit
● Renewing a driver li- card or cheque.
cence or vehicle regis- Please check the website
tration for the latest information
● Processing of Medical on service locations and
and Mobility Parking opening hours at ser-
Permits vice.nsw.gov.au/msc.
● Processing of RSA and
RCG cards
● Undertaking driver
knowledge tests
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Get Online Week Palmer bases
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Reading and watching
Holidays are coming up for Riverina Regional Li-
suggestions The Book of Two Ways by
quick and Greater Hume brary in your app store. For
Library books and DVDs Jodi Piccoult
Council Library staff will further assistance contact
have available Santa’s are free, but it is still disap- The Coast-to-Coast Mur- your local librarian 02
Reindeers to be picked up pointing when you have ders by James Patterson 60360179
and completed at home. spent time reading or The Godmothers by Mon- Christmas Food Appeal
The Reindeers will be a watching something you ica McInerney
didn’t enjoy! Reading re- Help us feed local people in
great addition to your Honeybee by Craig Silvey
views from real people can need and donate non-
Christmas decorations. perishable food items
Cost $2 per reindeer. Book- be a great way to get an I Follow You by Peter
ings are essential for the idea of whether or not James Donations will be accepted
Reindeers prior to picking something is for you, and The Living Sea of Waking at the Jindera Library lo-
up. Follow the Jindera Riverina Regional Library Dreams by Richard cated in the Jindera Com-
Library Facebook page for staff have a blog full of book Flanagan munity Hub from Tuesday
further holiday activities and DVD reviews at 24 November to Thursday
rrlreads.wordpress.com. The Return by Nicholas 24 December.
in January 2021. Sparks, The Secret Life of
You can also find reviews at Contact Library & Youth
Upcoming Events in Mr Roos by Hakan Nesser
www.goodreads.com. Services Team Leader for
2021 and Serentity’s Song by
If you fill in a What Will I further details P: 02
In 2021 the Greater Hume Cathryn Hein
Read Next form (either on 60360179.
Council Libraries will con- A Song for the Dark
our website, or ask your Grab Bags
tinue to deliver collections, Times by Ian Rankin
librarian for a paper copy)
programs and services that Grab bags are a perfect
we will send you a list of Chaos by Iris Johansen way to enjoy our collection
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books and DVDs we think The Survivors by Jane
munities. Below is a sum- without spending a long
you will enjoy, based on Harper
mary of what will be on time browsing the shelves.
your particular likes and The Trouble with Peace
offer at your library or as Let us know what you
dislikes. Don’t be stuck for by Joe Abercrombie
outreach visits to towns would like to borrow at
something to read; let us
and villages in 2021 The Bright Side Sanctu- your local library by an-
help you find your next fa-
Library Lovers’ Day – vourite book. ary for Animals by Becky swering a few questions at
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Christmas Kisses with by Alexander Thorpe
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Video push for health staff and interviews.
The aim of this production
Local Health Advisory
Committee members have
is not only to show prospec- been working on this for
A short video promoting the wages higher, there are tive employees what Henty months and hopefully we
Henty as a great place to the expenses of travel and will be rolling it out by the
has to offer. It is also for
work, live and play is being accommodation to be met. New Year.
those looking for a tree
filmed in the town. It is in The majority of job inter- change. They can see that A special word of thanks to
an effort to redress the dif- views are now done online although Henty may be Ben Hooper, one of the
ficulty smaller remote hos- so to prospective employees small in population, there committee’s newest mem-
pitals have recruiting per- an insight into Henty, the is great educational and bers, for his management
manent staff. idea of a short video was sporting facilities as well as of this project. His wide
The lack of permanent staff born. Grant Higginson of activities for those with media experience has been
means greater use of agen- Cut Above Productions of more creative minds. It is a great advantage and the
cy (fly in, fly out) nurses. Wagga Wagga has been also only 45 minutes from committee is eager to see
This is a very costly exer- commissioned to produce it. two of NSW’s largest inland the finished product.
cise paid for out of the hos- Grant has been in town cities.
pital budget. Not only are recently doing some work
Ben joins committee With past experience
working in varied indus-
tries including media, con-
Ben Hooper is a welcome design applications. struction and education,
new addition to Henty’s Professional experience Ben has been fortunate to
Local Health Advisory encompasses a range of hold a lead role in the de-
Committee. large-scale projects draw- velopment of different
It is almost four years since ing upon strong project large scale projects includ-
the family relocated from management and coordina- ing health care, education
the Sydney hustle to the tion skills. and infrastructure.
town. Ben, wife Izu and
three children Odin,
Yozora and Vinnie have
s e t t le d in we l l at
“Brackley” and enjoy being
part of a smaller communi-
ty.
In August Ben and wife
Izu, a graphic designer,
opened Zube Computers in
Sladen Street.
Ben has built a diverse
skill set which is formed Plumbers, Drainers & Gasfitters
by s t ro ng t e chnical
knowledge and application
Bobcats, Excavators, Tippers &
which has been built upon Trenchers
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Regional Winner Emily Jones, NSW Trainee Roll of those
of the Year at rest
Greater Hume Council be able to retain her as an incredibly important roles A chance remark in the
congratulates Youth Of- employee and role model to within our communities. local coffee shop about a
ficer, Emily Jones who was other young people in our This recognition is testa- year ago gave Kevin
announced as the 2020 communities and our many ment to the quality of our Fogarty an idea. Apparent-
NSW Trainee of the Year. other trainees is great for work place in the support ly visitors to the lawn cem-
One of six state finalists, Greater Hume Council”. and the learning and skill etery often had difficulty in
Emily took out the top Emily was nominated for development opportunities locating particular graves.
award for the NSW Train- her Traineeship at Council that are provided locally”, After consultation with
ing Awards in Trainee of in which she completed her Mayor Wilton said. Warren Dale and Council
the Year category. Certificate IV in Library When asked why she chose officials he came up with
Emily was named as the and Information Services to start her Traineeship an exact list of “occupants”,
Trainee of the Year in the through TAFE NSW. Emily with Council, Emily replied which he typed up in al-
Riverina Region and win- started her Traineeship at I’ve always wanted to help phabetical order. A frame
ning the State award is the end of 2017 in the Li- people. Being able to assist with sliding glass doors
recognition of the opportu- brary/Customer Service a community member was constructed and was
nities traineeships can and Youth areas and has who’s struggling, confused officially unveiled on Sun-
provide to people who want since successfully complet- or curious has given me so day, September 27 in front
to remain in their local ed her traineeship and much job satisfaction. This of a gathering of about 25
communities. gained employment with traineeship has widened people.
Greater Hume Council Council in November 2019. my understanding of all Erected in the cemetery
Mayor, Heather Wilton “Traineeships play an im- areas of community service. gazebo, a plaque indicates
said, “We are very excited portant role for Greater The contacts I’ve made, the it is in memory of Nadine
for Emily who has been an Hume Council in develop- relationships I’ve forged Fogarty and Graham
exceptional trainee and to ing young locals to take on and the experiences I’ve Booth. Reverend Ken Dale
gained will stay with me offered a short dedication
forever, especially the sup- before those in attendance
port that I have received enjoyed afternoon tea.
from my manager Susan Next on Kevin’s agenda is
Kane.” an application to Riverina
Emily will now represent Water for a grant to install
NSW as Trainee of the a watering system
Year in the Australian throughout the lawn ceme-
Training Awards, the peak tery.
national awards that show-
case best practice in voca-
tional education and train-
ing (VET).
ABN
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members, each giving a
Casseroles there in spirit short talk. These talks
God given talents have
certainly been made
have been about their early known. Everybody - feel
childhood life until mar- free to join the fellowship.
The Lutheran Ladies Fel- tions of $500 each was giv-
riage, and others have The Committee for the
lowship came up with a en to the Australian Lu-
shown and talked on how coming year is:
novel idea in place of their theran World Service and
they became interested in
annual casserole luncheon, Albury/Wodonga Cancer President: Judy Zweck
their hobbies, crafts or arts.
which was cancelled this Council Trust Fund. Secretary: Dulcie Knobel
Needlework, painting,
year, due to the COVID-19 The fellowship meets once beading, and crocheting are Treasurer: Marie Schlen-
virus. A casserole-less a month and besides hav- some activities. Some beau- ker
luncheon was held among ing a devotion and Bible tiful articles have emerged, Catering Secretary: Alison
congregation members, study, they are getting to and wonderful heirlooms. Schuster
which raised $1,000. Dona- know more about their
Transport plan on the move Your refundable items can
help make a big difference
Anyone can access this ser-
vice by contacting Ros Kilo
for all our young people, as the night before and plac-
Transport has always been Funding will be needed to all donations and refunds ing an order.( Phone 0417
a concern for the senior run the service and there will go towards supporting 681 793). A choice of two
citizens of the Henty com- will be charges involved to all the youth in the area courses is offered each day
munity and those with ad- users. However, it is the through school-based pro- for a modest charge of $10.
ditional needs. There are intention to minimise the grams. Meals are delivered be-
several community mem- cost. While the committee More information about tween noon and 1pm.
bers who travel to the re- is still in the initial stages eligible containers and the
gional centres for support- of planning and discus- scheme in general is avail-
ed work/learning opportu- sions, it is keen to see if able at returnan- The Henty Community
nities as well as medical there are people who can dearn.org.au. Club welcomes you
and other important ap- volunteer to drive. All driv- back again to enjoy
Lunch is
pointments. Many rely on ers would need to have an
transport that cannot be up-to-date first-aid certifi- meals on Friday, Satur-
day and Sunday nights
provided by families due to
work commitments and the
cate, which the committee
will support them to ac- served from 6.00pm.
like. quire, as well as a full driv-
er’s licence. Please contact Thumbs up to the ladies of
Take-away meals are
These groups find it diffi-
cult to find transport and if committee members if you the Henty Community also an option.
they do, the costs can be would like to find out more. Club. Mixed Social Bowls are
exorbitant. There is also Please remember to sup- When COVID-19 forced the on each Saturday after-
some concern that the cur- port the ongoing drive to closure of the Community noon and Golf is also
rent services will not con- raise funds to support Centre they took it upon
tinue into next year. The youth mental health in the themselves, under the lead- played on Saturday
Henty Local Health Advi- area. The committee is do- ership of president Allison afternoons.
sory Committee is investi- ing this by asking the pub- Scott, to prepare and deliv-
gating the possibility of lic to donate their recycla- er lunches to those people
Members and Visitors
acquiring a transport ser- ble bottles and cans to the who normally had their most welcome.
vice that will meet these local collection point; which lunches at the centre each
needs. is at Dales IGA. Tuesday and Friday.
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Normality returns at last naps on the way there and
back. The trip was a huge
success and for many the
While 2020 may well be high-quality virtual movie, opportunity to visit the zoo
remembered as a year of which was thoroughly en- was their first time up
restrictions and reduced joyed by all. Congratula- close and personal with the
extra-curricular activities, tions to all the other clas- animals.
Term 4 at Henty Public ses who performed their
School has been making up dance routines and every
for lost time. student should be very
The term has been notable proud of their participation
for many activities and the and commitment.
annual gala production of The school is delighted to and training at the school
Shrek was a highlight. The announce another arrival for a more comprehensive
Year 6 students rehearsed in 2021. Mabel, the school program in the New Year.
and worked very diligently therapy dog, has recently She is a beautiful and
for many hours to present a commenced short visits friendly Labrador and we
can’t wait to spend more
time with her.
Kindergarten orientation
has been taking place this
term and the school’s staff
were excited to finally wel-
Year 5/6 students had
come the forthcoming stu-
their own excursion to the
dents to participate in the
Great Aussie Resort in
transition program. The
Week 4. They were able to
staff look forward to them
participate in many chal-
joining next year and be-
lenging adventure sports
coming part of the school
and a fantastic time was
community.
had by all, including the
The school is fortunate to teacher. It is always a
KANES BUSES PTY PTD have such a strong and
supportive P & C and with
pleasure for teachers to
take students away on ex-
their assistance, it will be cursions and they were so
School Bus Service & Charter able to provide a very spe- pleased the year could
cial excursion for all stu- come to an end with addi-
dents. The whole school tional excursions and out-
attended the Altina Wild- ings after the restrictions
life Park in Darlington at the start of year.
Point on Friday, November
As the school year comes to
13. This was part of our
an end, the teachers and
PBL (Positive Behaviour
staff take the opportunity
for Learning) term treat.
to wish all a very happy
There was great excite-
and safe Christmas and
ment when students were
holiday season.
due at school at 7.45am for
the trip. There were a few
PHONE: (02) 6929 3257
Fax: (02) 9293051
E-MAIL: kanesbus@bigpond.com
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Annie scores a century
Born in Brocklesbury and When Keith died in 1990
living in Bulgandra near Annie took on a job with
Rand, Annie attended the King’s Motel at the Rock
one-teacher school and and Borg Warner in Albu-
then worked in the Post ry, moving back to the UPA
Office. At 21 years she unit, to South Street and
joined the Air Force in back to the Hostel. She has
Forest Hill as a telepho- travelled to Tasmania,
nist and then was appoint- where her daughters live,
ed to Williamstown. for the past 17 years.
She met her husband Annie’s 100th birthday cele-
Keith Ogle in Melbourne brations took place with
in 1948. They moved lunch for three at the Hos-
around Sydney, then to tel (because of COVID-19),
Parkes where Keith be- but on the Sunday about 30 Minister Scott Morrison, great day to celebrate a
came a truck driver for the friends and relations stood Governor General David 100th birthday for a mother
Vacuum Oil Company. out the front on the foot- Hurley and local MP Justin of four daughters, a grand-
From Kilmore to Essendon path to sing Happy Birth- Clancy (with flowers), plus mother of nine and a great-
they moved until they day, followed by a family another 40 or so. grandmother of 10. There
bought the Golden Fleece party in Comer Street at are currently five genera-
Service Station in Yerong her daughter Beryl’s house, Annie’s cake was made by
the local bakery, beautifully tions of Annie’s family liv-
Creek where they served without her!! ing in Henty.
the community for seven decorated with mauve flow-
Cards were received from ers by Amanda Bahr. A
years. Queen Elizabeth II, Prime
2021 Henty show cancelled The Show Society Com-
mittee thanks all competi-
Wait until your dish-
washer or washing ma-
tors, judges and business chine is fully loaded be-
The 2021 Henty Show has pacted has been the Grain houses for their ongoing fore you turn it on.
been cancelled due to the Competition. The results support and wishes them Turn off the tap while
upgrading of the playing are as follows: well in 2021. you brush your teeth or
surface and the need to Wheat- 1st Leigh Eulen- shave.
allow the surface to stabi- stein, 2nd Peter Camp-
lise before equestrian bell 3rd Dugald McKay.
Wash your vegetables
events can again be con- and rinse dishes in a
ducted on the ‘Show Barley- 1st Adam plugged sink or basin –
Ground’. Klemke, 2nd Stephen not under a running tap.
With Covid 19 still threat-
Zweck, 3rd Stephen How to save water Install a water saving
Zweck and John Ellis. in your home...
ening, the Show Society showerhead and water
had no alternative but to Canola- 1st Rohan and Keep your showers to four efficient taps to save on
cancel the show to be held Kellie Bahr, 2nd minutes. Taking shorter water and energy costs.
in 2021. Klemke Bros. 3rd Peter showers is one of the best
and Alison Campbell. ways to help save water.
Part of the ‘Show’ not im-
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So much to learn in 2020 siblings could complete to-
gether, health and fitness
months, it has also been a
time to reflect on what is
and ‘life skill’ based tasks. truly important in life. For
In those first few weeks of dents. The challenge is now The school worked creatively each, this reflection will have
the school year it was won- continuing this journey from and realistically on what was a slightly different view, but
derful to see St Paul’s Henty what COVID-19 has taught. achievable for students there will also be many com-
students from all age groups Term 2 took on a slightly learning under the new situ- mon threads. Let’s not forget
engaging with each other. ation. The goal was to design to give thanks to God for all
different approach to learn-
Some were sprouting seeds learning that makes the most that we have been blessed
ing as adjustments were
to plant vegetables and flow- of students being in a home with.
made. Teachers had daily
ers in the gardens, many contact with students face-to- environment while still de- ‘It is at times of crisis that we
were enjoying the billy carts, face via Zoom, preparing dif- veloping core syllabus out- know without a doubt that
the basketball rings and ferent ways to bring the comes and skills. Staff were God is at work – yet his work
balls had lots of use, the school together, sharing good mindful of families who have is not always comfortable.’
scooters are always popular, news, birthdays and ac- limited access to the internet During the second semester,
and drones were being flown knowledging great learning and that some parents were the school commenced an
and tested at lunchtime. by the students with weekly working from home with lim- exciting journey through our
Then the school swiftly awards. Students also had ited time to assist students. Project Based Learning
moved into unchartered wa- the opportunity to read over As time moved on, the staff (PBL) to grow a community
ters, the COVID-19 pandem- the day's work and ask any missed the students terribly. of learners who will be ready,
ic. The staff endeavoured to questions. That served as a big remind- skilled and able to live and
keep teaching and learning Staff prepared videos both er of the relational nature of contribute into the future.
as the primary focus for all live and pre-recorded to en- teaching. Good teaching just The 21st century learning
students at this time. Stu- hance student learning. doesn’t seem to happen with- environments combine flexi-
dents were taught how to Feedback and communica- out the personal and physical ble and agile indoor and out-
use various platforms to tion involved the use of Mi- connections. Parents too, door learning environments
enhance and continue their crosoft Teams, daily teacher were learning that motivat- and when combined with the
education during remote communication via Seesaw, ing and keeping kids engaged latest technology will support
learning. The results were email and phone calls. After- in the remote learning envi- student creativity, passion
brilliant and showed a new noon sessions took on ronment is tricky. Just have and inspire them to take
way to engage with the stu- STEAM-based activities that a look at social media to see risks in their learning.
the hardships many parents Thanks to the school’s won-
are finding having their kids derful parents, the new sand
at home while trying to get pit has been a huge success
some school activities done. with students across the
How amazing it was to wit- school. The little engineers
ness students returning to are critically thinking, com-
school in May with huge municating, collaborating,
smiles, excitement overload and expressing creativity
and stories to share. They with every build they design.
certainly needed time to so- Who would have thought a
cialise and this was catered sandpit could offer such won-
for by extra time on the play- derful learning experiences?
ground, each day, just being The school has also increased
kids. Although it has been a
very difficult and demanding continued on page 11
time during the recent
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A story surrounding an art work
Below is an article from our needed in a painting to ena-
resident local artist Gwen ble the painting to make
Bullock. sense, or "read" correctly. I
In 2015 we travelled to had to make many tonal
Canada and Alaska. Part changes to show the various
of that trip was a cruise up ridges of this mountain.
the Inside Passage from This was particularly im-
Vancouver to Whittier. portant for the three ridges
Very early one morning I on the right hand side that
woke to this beautiful sun- were coming forward in the
rise out from our balcony. scene. Lesson no. 3 - the
Camera time!!! The cam- foreground was such a con-
era did not quite capture trast to the snow covered
the size, grandeur and mountain that the photo
colours of this beautiful turned it very, very dark.
scene. Artist’s Lesson no. 1 Now dark did help to en- Alaskan Sunrise is an acrylic painting on canvas. 70cm X 65cm.
- make written notes to hance the enormous size of
assist a later painting ses- the mountain, but very,
I'm really happy with the size of these mature pine
sion. Even if I had had very dark was too overpow-
cold of the night, still felt trees, then feel the enormi-
paints and brushes it was ering. Varying the darks
on the left, and being over- ty of these mountains.
all over way too quickly. over a couple more lighter
taken gradually with the Alaskan Sunrise is truly a
However, the glowing pink values (but unfortunately
warmth of the morning sun few seconds of nature's
was what remained in my does not show in this photo)
on the right. To capture a beautiful history frozen
mind. Lesson no. 2 - the enabled some more shape to
true sense of this land- into an awesome love affair
photo does not always de- the trees, and the hills and
scape, cast your eyes along with Alaska.
pict what is sometimes valleys in the foreground.
the tree line, focus on the
from page 10 bye to Claudia Wright as she
moves to the Central Coast
its ability to grow vegetables and goodbye to Simone
by the delivery of two new Kanaley as she explores
garden beds and the success- Australia for a year with her
ful application for a grant to husband. Mrs Kanaley will
help develop produce. Stu- return in 2022.
dents are planting, growing Moving to 2021 we are
and harvesting produce from thrilled to announce the ar-
the plants, which they will rival of two new teachers to
then turn into healthy St Paul’s. Welcome to Nigel
snacks for the students to Cunningham and Katie Rid-
enjoy. The school will en- ley. They will be awesome
deavour to create produce additions to the school.
each year to share with the
school and community. Many
thanks to our parents and
staff who are so giving to
supply rocks, soil and com- The new 21st Century furni- in an Athletics Carnival
posted matter to enrich the ture is here and let’s say it this year, they were able to
soil for our healthy produce is nothing short of amazing. hold a Cross Country
to flourish. This will allow PBL to flow event.
The school has seen many smoothly throughout the The Kindergarten Transi- Anglican
fabulous changes to class- classrooms and the excite- tion program commenced Church
rooms and learning environ- ment on the students’ faces in Term 4 where the new
ments over the past two was evident. The students little friends joined the K/1 Day Street
terms. The builders have were very eager to move into classroom for full day tran- Henty
completed their work and the new classrooms. sition most Fridays in Service Times
new furniture is in place in The school received sporting Term 4. The teachers loved 2nd Sunday 11am
the 2/3/4 classroom and the grants this year which have welcoming them into the
new 5/6 classroom, which are 4th Sunday 9.30am
given a boost in swimming, class and cannot wait to
now joined, to provide the football, athletics and touch have them here full-time. Contact: Rev Ken Dale
optimum experience for the football. Although students The school says a sad good-
0428 293 655
students in the classrooms. were unable to participate
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Population shift into regional Australia Doggedly
The Regional Australia our communities, welcome Greater Hume as an ideal caring
Institute (RAI) today offi- visitors, grow our economy place to live and work, and
cially launched the Region- and promote our affordable one not to be missed as the The hospital has a new
al Activators Alliance lifestyle and liveability ben- regional and rural renais- resident. It’s Sweetie the
(RAA), a new body de- efits. Joining the alliance sance of Australia emerges, therapy dog. Many may
signed to create a national means that Greater Hume added Mayor Wilton have heard Toni Shutt,
awareness campaign aimed Council will be a part of the Regional Australia Insti- activities officer, giving a
at driving population shift narrative for this very im- tute CEO Liz Ritchie said great interview on radio
into regional and rural portant campaign and al- “Today, I am delighted to recently. She articulated
Australia. lows our Council to create welcome Greater Hume the many benefits of
Greater Hume Council is touch points with a nation- Council to the RAA table, I Sweetie and how the resi-
one of 37 organisations to al audience” said Mayor, know that their passion, dents were enjoying the
take up the opportunity to Councillor Heather Wilton. insights and knowledge will company of a pet.
join the alliance. With a paradigm shift in be invaluable and will help It was a very heart-
Greater Hume Council de- life work balance accelerat- to amplify the campaign warming piece. The advi-
cision to join the alliance ed by the COVID-19 pan- reach. This campaign is a sory committee congratu-
was underpinned by a demic creating an upended once in a lifetime impact lated Toni and all the staff
recognition that in order to definition of place of work, project. Promoting Regional on the many opportunities
grow and be sustainable, to an acceptance that work- Australia is a shared re- and activities they provide
Council must attract new ing anywhere, or working sponsibility, and RAA mem- for all the residents. They
residents and achieve new from home is not only pos- bers will be at the forefront are in caring hands.
business growth into the sible it is a new reality. of this powerful national
local government area. Council sees participation movement to change the
in the alliance as a valua- narrative” Ms Ritchie said.
“Council is determined to
ble platform to position
take the steps to revitalise
There are 12 primary on the Lions street stall
Lions look ahead to a big 2021 school students who will on December 3 and every
now attend Licola Wilder- Thursday until the lucky
The District 201V6 Gover- Carol encouraged mem- ness camp in January winners are drawn in the
nor of Lions Australia, bers to seek help from the 2021, and the club is in- main street on Thursday,
Carol Kennedy and her community to achieve debted to Henty Financial December 17. The ever-
husband, Keith, made the community goals and to Services and the Henty popular Christmas cakes,
long trip from Finley to be look after each other. At Public School for their fi- mini cakes and mints will
present at the recent the conclusion of the nancial support. It is hoped be available for you to
meeting of the Henty Li- meeting, the traditional that the Lions Youth of the stock up for Christmas.
ons Club. They were club bannerette was pre- Year and Junior Public
warmly welcomed by the sented to the club by Car- Speaking and Debating It is envisaged that a
Zone Chairman and Presi- ol and in return, Julie Competitions will resume membership drive will
dent of the club, Julie Col- exchanged bannerettes in next year along with the begin in 2021 and there
ley. her capacity as Zone Primary School Spelling will be some interesting
Chairman. Bee. and inspirational speak-
Members and guests were ers in the pipeline next
treated to a comprehen- With the regrettable clo- year as well. Now, more
sive report by Carol on the sure earlier this year of the than ever, Lions need to
news, updates and activi- Henty Red Cross, Henty be responsive to the needs
ties of relevance to the Lions Club is grateful for of the community and
zone despite the challeng- the opportunity to carry on further afield. After all,
es posed by COVID 19. the proud tradition to pro- where there’s a need,
She brought a message of vide and organise the an- there’s a Lion!
encouragement and hope nual Christmas stocking
in what has been a chal- raffle as a major fund- The members of Henty
lenging year. Carol com- raising venture. Plans are Lions Club wish to thank
mended members on the well afoot; there has been a everyone for their interest
projects undertaken, most generous response and support over the past
urged that each one re- from individuals and busi-
Lions Zone Chairman/Club year and wish you and
main focused, not only ness houses. It will be a
President, Julie Colley (L) and your families a happy and
locally but “look at the big monster stocking indeed,
District Governor, Carol Ken- safe Christmas and New
picture”. nedy exchange bannerettes. with items to please every-
Year.
one. Ticket sales will begin
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Greater Hume Children’s Services update
Club Committee to say thank
you and to express our grati-
tude.
We are excited to be back at
our permanent venue in 11
Keirath Street with a major
renovation now being com- even better for the children
pleted to the space to make it in care.
Museum planned
A well-attended meeting at done, display space, muse-
The children in care at The outdoor areas were also the Henty Community Club um’s fluency, storage room,
Greater Hume Children’s used for excursions into na- was addressed by Dennis toilets, small meeting area,
Services have had a real ture and connecting with the Kane of the Henty Commu- parking, digitisation of pho-
adventure the last few local community. nity Development Committee tographs and a significant
months with a change of GHCS staff and children and John Ellis, chairman of assessment of all of the
venue to the Henty Bowling would like to express their Henty Financial Services above.
Club. gratitude for the support of (Bendigo Bank) to discuss The aim is to build a 8.5m x
The club auditorium has the Bowling Club to allow the the possibility of a new histo- 35m “shed “at the back of the
been transformed into some service to operate from the ry museum being built in “Gallery” after all possible
amazing play spaces includ- club while renovations were Henty. land and buildings have been
ing an obstacle course and undertaken to the existing Thanks were given to the explored. The new steering
cubby house built by the building. The children made Booth family for their dona- committee will make the
children. cards to give to the Bowling tion to the community of 12 decisions and will set the
Sladen Street and to the criteria.
Dale family for their dona- By the time you are reading
tion of the historic articles this a steering committee
from their cellar under the will have met Margot. At the
IGA store. public meeting several resi-
The Bendigo Bank Board dents volunteered to be on
have carried out much back- the committee while others
ground work and will create agreed to be members.
a steering committee from A very positive outcome re-
interested members to make sulted from this inaugural
decisions – e.g. collection of meeting and you will be kept
stories, decide on type of mu- informed of all developments.
seum and maintain it as a Many questions were asked
not-for-profit community and answered at this first
museum. meeting and it is with antici-
Margot Jolley, a consultant pation and excitement we
to Historical Societies has look forward to the possibil-
already met some officials to ity of Henty Historical Muse-
decide on needs, such as an um.
overview of what has been
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When Jeannie came to town straight man, as he was fa-
miliar with the fashions of
the Miss Australia Quest.
Past entrants have been
“The Needle and Thread” and Kerrie Scholz (Barber), Lor-
How is Jeannie Little’s her “Hullo daar-ling.” the six local models who pa- raine Kilo (Fischer), Noe-
death connected to Henty? Her first venture into fashion raded the outfits. Lorraine lene Haines (Lowrie) and
Australian entertainer was through a dress made Kilo and Jeannette Willis Jenny Corrigan (Boyle).
Jeannie Mitchell OAM, pro- from garbage bags, but it is a were two of them. Entry cost was $15 per dou-
fessionally known as Jean- partnership with the late The generosity of Jeannie ble with all proceeds going
nie Little, was a comedienne Graham Booth that we re- Little meant she paid her to the Spastic Council. The
and television personality member as the comedy duo own way to Henty. She after-dinner parade was
who won the Gold Logie in who rocked the Memorial stayed at the Central Hotel, hilariously funny with Gra-
1976. Her success on the Hall. hosted by Louie and Sybil ham trying to keep up with
Mike Walsh Midday Show On April 1, 1977 Jeannie Bacher. Jeannie’s comments on mod-
was legendary. Her flam- came to Henty to compere a Edward Dale was president els and their outfits. A night
boyant outfits and over-the- fashion parade for the Spas- of the local branch of the to remember! Just ask Ker-
top personality endeared tic Council. Graham Booth Spastic Council which each ry Scholz, Anne Maher or
her to millions of fans with was her (very reluctant) year sought an entrant for Judy Zweck.
The knitting never stops Committee developing ideas
Peter Mac’s auxiliary shop answered the call. The church Meeting on the last Monday nesses and residents with
in Melbourne is still closed hall is full of the perfume. of each month, the Henty monetary prizes for both.
and so the craft goods from The Peter Mac group will be Community Development
Henty’s Peter Mac group able to make lots of sachets, a It was suggested the
Committee is back in opera-
are being collected and very popular seller at the Council employ a grants
tion.
stored in Henty. The group Peter Mac shop. writer some time ago. This
are still knitting, sewing, A new name for our Face- has been well received and
Lavender has been dated to book is sought, with Jessica
cutting and pasting, collect- 25,000 years ago. Cleopatra Council will advertise for
ing and distributing. Kane and Stephanie same.
used lavender, Tutankha-
Bedggood being responsible
They have been given a mun’s tomb contained traces The next meeting is the
for the electronic signage on
large donation of beautifully of still fragrant lavender, annual general meeting.
handmade 0-6 years cloth- Queen Elizabeth I of England Railway Parade. We would
The committee would love
ing from two Albury ladies had fresh lavender in her encourage more local busi-
some younger members,
who heard about the Peter vases every day and Charles nesses to advertise at the
some business people and
Mac efforts. They attend a VI of France insisted his pil- very reasonable rates.
anyone who is interested
weekly sewing day with low always contained laven- Welcome packs continue to in Henty’s future. Think
Linda Ellis and though the der. be distributed to new resi- about being involved!
clothes are made from left Researchers have stated that dents, with another for
over materials they are top lavender has a variety of Sweetwater and others in
quality fabrics and beauti- therapeutic and curative the township.
fully sewn – from baby suits properties from inducing re-
to toddlers “tops and bot- A need to furnish names for
laxation to treating parasitic
toms” to little girls’ dresses. Australia Day awards was
infections, burns, insect bites
listed.
At present the group are and spasms.
drying lavender so thank A Christmas light competi-
you to all those who have tion will be held for busi-
Dales Electrical Centre
YOUR LOCAL APPLIANCE STORE
21 Sladen Street Henty NSW
FRIENDLY SERVICE Monster Christmas Stocking
QUALITY APPLIANCES Help Lions help the community
ACCEPT VISA AND MASTER CARDS Second: $100 Many Other Prizes
Phone 02 6929 3330 Tickets on sale at Dales Electrical and in the
dalebvs@bigpond.com main street on Thursdays until 17/12/20
Drawn on 17/12/2020
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More wraps for fish and chips group. They have scoured
free yarn from Wangaratta
Woollen Mills, whose bales
During COVID-19 lots of ies from Wendy Strother, distributed in over 75 coun- contained tangled and com-
Henty people have been the late Nadine Fogarty’s tries, including Australia. pressed wool. The first bale
busy knitting for Wraps 86 year old sister. Sixty-five The “one square at a time” took six months to untan-
with Love. Seventy-five warm beanies have gone to campaign involves Spot- gle. Certainly a work of
wraps have been sent to Troy Hanckel for the Sea- light and World Vision. love!
the Wagga co-ordinator farers’ Mission. Wraps have recently been
A “Gift from Wrap with
Hesper Piltz, with more In 1992 Wrap with Love delivered to Burundi, Ar-
Love Australia” label has
ready to be delivered. Fifty- began with the idea of help- menia, Nepal and Tanza-
been printed to attach to
seven outfits for the East ing as many people as pos- nia.
the underside corner of
Timor “fish and chip” ba- sible by providing warm each wrap.
bies – babies wrapped in wraps to ward off hypother-
newspapers - have been “Two Happy Hookers” are
mia. Since then over
completed with extra bean- the driving force behind
450,000 wraps have been
Cootamundra’s WWL
restrictions allow it or maybe for rest, talk and conversa- The universal shipping lan-
Probus is back a barbecue in the park. A
new initiative of a monthly
tion and meals. Volunteers
range from 40 in Brisbane to
guage is English, the curren-
cy US dollars. Anyone from
As gatherings had to be re- members draw began. two or three in Tasmania. any background can be
stricted to 30, two Probus A big thank-you to Warren Troy is in charge of Sydney’s helped by the Seafarers’ Mis-
meetings were held during Dale who not only freely shop where he organises sion which holds Christian
November. The Henty meet- made his PA system availa- phones and sim cards, cur- principles.
ing was held in the Memori- ble, but also drove to Cul- rency exchange, logistical Icons for Australian visitors
al Park under the sprawling cairn to set it up and attend issues (getting men from are the Opera House, Syd-
arms of the large pine tree to it. ships to hospital, dentists, ney Harbour Bridge and
and the Culcairn meeting doctors, etc.), maps for sight- kangaroos. In Dampier the
Guest speaker at both meet-
was in Jubilee Park, another seeing and goods to buy such large bare oval is greened by
ings was Troy Hanckel who
beautiful setting by the Bil- as chips, snacks, Maccas and Rio Tinto’s watering and it is
gave an interesting and in-
labong Creek. pizzas and even television not unusual for the free bus
formative talk on the Seafar-
sets. to transport the seafarers to
A moment’s silence for Re- ers’ Mission.
membrance Day and another On a large ship there can be view 200 kangaroos eating
When the young son of Eng-
one for members Eleanor 12,000 40-foot containers, but the green grass.
lish Reverend Ashley asked
Kreutzberger, Irene Hogg an average load is 400-500. Troy comes from a farm west
his father where the sailors
and Bruce Lieschke, who They are connected together of Henty. While COVID-19
went to church to hear a ser-
had passed away since our four deep with another layer restrictions has restricted
mon and sing and pray it set
last meeting back in March, on top. The draught into the his work with the Seafarers’
his mind going. Before long a
were held. water can be up to 10 metres, Mission he is back living in
floating barge able to hold
so the engineers have a very Henty, enjoying fencing and
Mary Harvey was inducted seafarers’ from the 400 ves-
important job to prevent the other farm related jobs. He
as a new member and all sels in Bristol Channel (at
containers falling overboard. hopes to return to Sydney in
birthday dates were record- that time) was used as a
With angry seas and vicious 2021.
ed for future use. Discussion church.
storms it is sometimes una-
on a possible Christmas par- In Australia 26 ports have voidable.
ty resulted in tentative plans Seafarers buildings with a
being made to hold it at the Shipping companies have a
shop, rooms for free, tea and
Henty Community Club if no drugs, no alcohol policy.
coffee, comfortable seating
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