News OUT AND ABOUT By Yarra Editor Dec 17, 2024 Tungamah Fire Station held an award ceremony last week where several members were recognised for their years of service. These included Chantilly Dingemans - 5 years, Chelsea Marks (held by Kynan) - 5 years, Jasmine Ammer O'Dwyer (held by Tyler) - 5 years, Pam O'Dwyer - 10 years, John O'Dwyer - 10 years, Christine Gardiner - 20 years and John Gardiner - 20 years. Brigade life memberships were also awarded to: Judy Dodd for 25 years service, Ken Dodd - 25 years and Steve Butchers - 30 years. A CFA life membership was also awarded to Lex Haebich for 35 years service. Photo by Les_Garbutt Tungamah Fire Brigade members recognised R22 Commander Peter Bell presents a 30 years service and CFA life member award to Tungamah captain Steve Butchers, 35 years service and previous CFA life member recipient Lex Haebich, 20 year and Brigade life member recipient Graham Gardiner and Ken Dodd 25 years and previous Brigade life member recipient. Photo by Les_Garbutt The man in red made a special appearance to the Burramine Hall Christmas Party which was a great hit with the children. Photo by Les_Garbutt The Sacred Heart Primary Running Club breakfast was a hit with students cycling to make their smoothies and juices under the guidance of teacher Tim O’Dwyer, Yarra Health Allied Health Assistant Narelle and Health Promotions Specialist Siobhan Johnston. Photo by Les_Garbutt Sacred Heart College Year 9 Business Studies which included a history of Mulwala Water Ski Club by local businessman Robert ‘Possum’ Purtle. Photo by Les_Garbutt Mulwala Community Garden is getting a refurbishment. Photo by Les_Garbutt Moira Shire Community Development Officer Tamara Eldridge joins residents showing off their singing talents at the Yarrawonga Vibes festival including a Cobram resident, Nakiyah Fraser, Tayla Mason and Yarrawonga College P-12 Music Teacher Tim Phillips. Photo by Les_Garbutt Tayla Mason from Yarrawonga showed off her talented voice at the Vibes fest. Photo by Les_Garbutt Yarrawonga’s Nakiyah Fraser sang to her hearts content. Photo by Les_Garbutt By Yarra Editor
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