Issue 117

ISSUE 117 APRIL 2014

HIGHLIGHTS Chef Extraordinaire

1

Listening to our youth

3

Bringing birds to your garden 4 Walking groups in Anglesea

5

Cimarron Sculpture Weekend 6

CHEF EXTRAORDINAIRE If you see Rolf Ten Hoopen around the streets of Anglesea, you know he is a chef. The black and white trousers are a complete giveaway.

Rolf deserves the title chef extraordinaire because his passion for preparing and cooking food at a very high standard is matched by his commitments that extend well beyond a kitchen or a restaurant. As NewsAngle learned, Rolf has had wide chef experience ranging from running his own catering business, to chef in camping, to catering for weddings and other functions. He has also competed in national and international culinary competitions.

100th Anniversary of WW1

9

Police Beat

12

Australian Red Cross

14

Puzzle Page

15

History Spot

16

Community Awards

17 Rolf was born in Australia in 1961. His parents

Write Angles

18

Dog Regulations Anglesea CFA Kid’s Corner

were Dutch immigrants who arrived in Australia in 1958, residing initially at the Bonegilla 19 Migrant Reception and Training Centre in north -east Victoria, set up to receive and train mi22 grants during the boom immigration years fol23 lowing WW2.

Historical buildings in A’sea 24 New Year’s Regatta

28

Surfcoast Shire

31

Our schools…

Las Lomas

34—37 39

The family moved to Doveton near Dandenong, where Rolf and his siblings were raised. He spent five years at Doveton Technical School, completing year 10. His four year chef apprenticeship took him to Myer, where he gained extensive experience in diverse cultural cooking, often catering for a range of clients from function food like a wedding to corporate food, when business people would meet over a dinner. This diversity often involved cooking for between five and 800 people - quite a challenge!

Rolf Ten Hoopen’s prowess was recognised when he received awards as a participant in several national competitions, as well as the

Anglesea & District Community House

Occasional Childcare from 9:15 am to 2:15 pm For bookings telephone 5263 2116 Coordinator - Kylie Stewart

TERM 2 COURSE GUIDE INSIDE

DM

Victorian State Award in 1981. He was also placed second in the national titles.

While not similar in any way to the modern My Kitchen Rules we see on television, Rolf recalls especially the assignment called Mystery Master Class.

“You were given a menu for four people without knowing what you had to do,” Rolf commented.

“Here is your box, no instructions, nothing! You were given four hours to prepare a dinner. The winning criteria - use all the ingredients.” Rolf relished the challenge.

Many chefs work overseas for the experience and the adventure, and Rolf was one of them. He worked in several establishments in Europe in 1982. Returning to Australia, he accepted catering opportunities at both the St Kilda and Hawthorn Football Clubs, and later, from 1989 - 1994, Executive Chef at the RACV Country Club, Healesville add to an impressive list of achievements. In 1994, Rolf felt it was time for a change, so with his wife Suzanne, he established his own company, Chefs on the Run. Not many chefs get the opportunity to train for the Culinary Olympics. Rolf trained for these Olympics between 1982 -1984. In that year, he was a team support member. “The world culinary championships in Frankfurt is an experience I will never forget,” Rolf recalled.

“The national team set up a restaurant, with a 100 - seat dining room, with four Continued p.7

Community Houses are for Everyone

2

22 Acknowledgements A sincere thank you to the many people who contributed to this edition of NewsAngle. The views and opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the Community House.

FROM THE ACH COORDINATOR We have recently appointed Charlotte Clark to the parttime position of youth worker. Charlotte’s role is to connect with local young people in Anglesea & Aireys Inlet to support youth oriented activities. A number of activities have already been held. If you have children that might be interested in joining the group, you can email Charlie on youth@anglesea.org.au or phone us on 5263-2116.

Advertisers If you wish to advertise in the next issue of NewsAngle, please contact the Anglesea Community House on 5263 2116 to book your space.

NewsAngle is delivered free of charge to permanent residents in Anglesea. Copies are available from Anglesea Supermarket, Maids Pantry, Information Centre , Aireys Inlet Post Office and, during holiday time, the Anglesea Caravan Park.

NewsAngle, an initiative of the Anglesea Community House, is a community newsletter that is produced on a voluntary basis four times a year. Your support will assist the continuation of this publication.

If you wish to subscribe to NewsAngle, please forward your name, address and $10 to:

ACH PO Box 43 Anglesea Vic

3230

Deadlines

I a t t e nd e d a v e r y entertaining presentation at the Anglesea Community Garden by Gardening Australia host Costa Georgiadis. He travelled to Anglesea to launch the Surf Coast Shire’s Heritage in Schools program and edible landscapes project.

His key message was to grow local, buy local, think local.

Costa wants to inspire people to think about what they eat, where it comes from and to have choice about their food.

The community gardens in the Shire are perfect examples of people getting together to grow food locally. To find out more about the community gardens in Anglesea or Aireys Inlet, contact the Community House.

I am pleased to welcome incoming editor Karl Jacklin.

Karl and the NewsAngle team have been busy researching and writing for this edition. As always, I look forward to reading the many varied and interesting stories.

I would like to extend a warm welcome Sam Gault to the Committee of Management. She has extensive experience in law and project management and will be a great addition to the team.

To find out what courses and activities you can participate in, have a look at the guide in the centre pages of NewsAngle or our website at www.anglesea.org.au and click on the Community House tab.

Alex Leknius ADCH Coordinator

Next time one of your friends complains of brain freeze (the headache caused when eating or drinking something very cold), tell them that they’re suffering from…

sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia Sounds impressive, but make sure that you practice the pronunciation first, otherwise just stick with brain freeze.

ISSUE 118 Advertisements: 31 May Articles to be in by: 6 June Subject to availability of space.

Distribution:

27 June

Please leave news items, notices and advertising at the Community House, or mail or email to the addresses below.

ANGLESEA COMMUNITY HOUSE INC. 9.30 am-2.30 pm Monday – Friday (during school terms) 5 McMillan Street, Anglesea PO Box 43 Anglesea 3230 Tel: 5263 2116 Fax: 5263 1077 Email: admin@anglesea.org.au

Community Houses are for Everyone

3

LISTENING TO OUR YOUTH

TH

Charlotte Clark is the Youth Worker recently appointed to the Anglesea Community House. A recent Deakin University graduate in Social Work, Charlotte has been asked to connect with local young people to see how the Community House may support them just as it does for most other age groups in our community. Attention was drawn to the fact that young people did not make use of the community house as much as other age groups when a community needs analysis was completed in 2012. Now the house has a youth worker and is making attempts to serve our young people according to their needs.

Charlotte grew up in North London and her attachment to home remains strong.

However, she has set out on a new adventure, completing a four year degree in Social Work at Deakin Uni in Geelong and finding that the Surf Coast has things to offer that she has not encountered before. She told her Dad when she was quite young that she wanted to be a social worker. She loves working with young people. They have needs that are special as they find their way to adulthood. We have all been young and know what it’s like to need someone to talk to to help us to shape our life through choices that we make. The job is essentially about listening and hearing what young people need and then helping them make things happen. Charlotte is still young herself, but with the edge of a professional education that fast tracks things. She bubbles with energy and enthusiasm for the task ahead.

Coming to Australia four years ago to study at Deakin everything here was new to her. She didn’t know anyone when she arrived, but quickly found her feet amongst fellow students. She is from Camden Town in north London. She misses her family, but really misses having a London Christmas with the cold and snow, the fairy lights shining through the darker wintry light and the smells of mulled wine and Christmassy foods. The heat of an Australian summer does not quite match up with those needs.

London is an exciting city for a young person. She grew up running across Hampstead Heath and catching the tube around just like her friends, but Australia is something so very different. No Underground trains, just a few buses a day into Geelong and back. Yet she loves the simplicity. She has been moving slowly down the coast away from the big city. From London to Geelong, to Torquay and now Anglesea. She adores the social networks and support that she finds in smaller communities. In London, before coming here, her life revolved around work, meeting friends and socialising at weekends, then work again. She wanted to get off the treadmill. In Australia she has found a different life and a sense of possibility that she loves. The Youth Worker job is part of this.

Charlotte sees her work with youth in Anglesea as a way for them to get some things done that they want. It’s also a way for them to engage with the wider community through their own actions and interests. It’s what they want that Charlotte tries to facilitate. For example, there is a local culture of skate boarding. There are some keen skate boarders who want to go to Geelong to try out the new indoor skate park. Charlotte is arranging a small bus to take them Split Point Lighthouse Tours and have an adventure together.

She sees that the community house can be a place where young people Our 30-45 minute tour includes can meet and do things together as lighthouse stories, local history, and amazing 360o views. well as make friends. There is another facet too as a Youth Worker It’s the perfect adventure for Round the and that is to act as a sounding Twist fans, sightseers, photographers, board for those who join in the activbudding historians and lighthouse ities. Being young often means findlovers. ing a way through problems that seem too difficult. Sometimes havOPEN EVERY DAY ing a sympathetic listener is enough Tours begin at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm to solve things. Charlotte has trainWith extended hours in January and Easter ing in these areas and can provide support and advice as needed.

BOOKINGS Ph: 1800 174 045 When you are 14 or 15 you can (free call) need help to get what you want to See our website: happen. www.splitpointlighthouse.com.au Continued p.21

Community Houses are for Everyone

4

BRINGING BIRDS TO YOUR GARDEN Anglesea and Aireys Inlet are magnificently endowed with Australian native birds. There are very few introduced species here. Overseas visitors are staggered particularly by our parrots and cockatoos – from the languid flight of the large yellow-tailed black cockatoos to the shimmer of small musk lorikeets in flocks, and everything in between: sulphur-crested cockatoos, corellas, gang-gangs, galahs, king parrots, crimson rosellas and the occasional red-rumped and blue-winged parrots. Some birds pass through. Some frequent our gardens all year round. Others appear at specific times each year as the particular foods they love become available. Yet others come to build their nests. Those noisy wattlebirds, laughing kookaburras, melodious magpies and butcher birds! The tawny frogmouth camouflaged on the branch right above your head! The blue-eyed satin bowerbird building his exquisite bower! The elegant little buff-banded rail with her chicks! The spiraling tree-creepers, the honeyeaters in all their delicate variety; the blue fairy wrens, the tiny pardolotes and thornbills! All this and more, in gardens around town!

The fact that native birds do abound in Anglesea and Airey’s Inlet is chiefly due to the surrounding natural habitat which supports their differing needs for shelter, for their right foods, for water, for nesting sites. Both our townships are surrounded by the extraordinary, biologically diverse World Heritage Heathlands and the National Park coastal bushland.

Within each township, in its public reserves and private gardens, it is important that we maintain and strengthen the natural habitat by a commitment to indigenous plant-

ing. Traditionally, the shire’s Town Planning requirements have encouraged and, to some extent, actually required this. Empty house blocks of land have in the past provided wonderful ‘islands’ of supportive habitat dotted throughout the built-up areas. Inevitably, these blocks are progressively being built on as more and more people discover the natural charms of the life we enjoy here.

More recently, fire protection measures have come to the fore. Of course we all acknowledge the seriousness of fire danger and the need for increased awareness of the council’s new guidelines. It is, nevertheless, lamentable that over -zealous implementation of these measures is destroying precious habitat. We all need to work harder to ensure that we get the balance right. (See reference helpful publications at end of this article.)

Providing food and shelter for birds The relationship between plants and birds is of fundamental importance to the maintenance of our beautiful ecology. This dependent relationship operates at all levels. The importance of hollows in trees is vital. Eucalyptus obliqua or the Messmate excels with its soft bark and often rotten centre. Other gums will help, and hollow logs tied to younger trees can work as nesting boxes. Please leave old trees alone if safe to do so. Birds will nest under eves (eg swallows) and in burrows in banks of soil (eg pardalotes).

Small birds will find a congenial home in your garden if there are areas of low, dense vegetation for refuge and nesting. For smaller birds dense prickly bushes enable nesting sites and protection eg Acacia paradoxa, Busaria spinosa. To attract honeyeaters, when choosing your nectar-bearing shrubs, it is wise to limit the numbers of the larger hybrids (e.g. the popular Grevillea Robin Gordon) since, whilst they may be native to Australia, they are not indigenous to Anglesea and they will attract the larger more aggressive birds such as wattlebirds and noisy miners which in turn will scare away the little honyeaters and pardolotes.

Nectar-producing plants The honeyeaters love Acacias,Banksias,Billardieras, Brachyscomes,Bursarias,Calytrix,Correas,Eucalypts,Hakeas,Hib bertias,Leptospermum ,Isopogons,Melaleucas and Prostanthera which are all indigenous to our area. Plants that are native but not indigenous include Anigozanthos ,Grevilleas, Callistemons ,Calothamnus, Darwinias,, Dryandras,Eremophilas and Kunzea.

Rustic Italian Pizza and Cucina

Casalinga

The important thing is to have plants flowering all year round. Here the Banksia Brachyscomes, Grevilleas do well as they have a long flowering periods. Bursarias spinosa and Prostanthera lasianthos flower in the summer . Correas flowers during autumn and winter and most others during spring.

Insect-attracting plants The insect life on and in plants is amazing particularly when they produce nectar . So planting those mentioned above will encourage insect eating birds as well. Old eucalypts will have tree creepers visiting often.

5 Diggers Pde, Anglesea

52 632 904 Community Houses are for Everyone

Continued p.10

5

WALKING GROUPS IN ANGLESEA

KJ

Each holiday season the Anglesea population balloons as the number of temporary residents increases exponentially. All of a sudden the roads are much busier not just with motor vehicles, but also with cyclists, joggers and walkers. The need to take off those extra yuletide kilograms, or the excess weight of a generally sedentary workaday lifestyle, or the determination to implement an oft made new year’s resolution, encourages people to venture out into the sunshine and get some exercise. For those who equate pain with gain, the hilly terrain around the town is ideal, whilst for the rest, the beach provides the perfect environment for more gentle fun and frolic, unless of course you’re seriously into surfing. Of these different athletic pursuits, walking is probably considered the softest option. Words such as stroll, amble, saunter and ramble make it sound as though walking is only a small step above sitting in an armchair. But is this fair? Is walking of benefit to one’s health?

Well, if you believe the experts, brisk walking for just thirty minutes every day can increase cardiovascular fitness, strengthen your bones, reduce excess body fat, boost muscle power and endurance, and reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and some cancers. As well, it has less impact on knees and hips than jogging.

So, if you want to get into walking as part of a regular exercise regime, and you want to have fun in a relaxed environment, here are some offerings. Groups walk on three days. You can do one or all of them. It’s up to you.

Monday 9.00am - The group meets at the Anglesea Memorial Hall in McMillan Street. There are two standards, slow and medium, and the walk takes about an hour, after which participants adjourn to one of the cafes in town for a well earned “cuppa.”

Tuesday 9.30am – This usually large group meets outside the Red Till café on the Great Ocean Road and walks to Point Roadknight along the beach or across the cliff top depending on the tide. There’s always a relaxing “cuppa” afterwards.

Wednesday 9.00am - The group meets in the car park opposite Maid’s Pantry and heads off at a brisk walking pace for an hour to an hour and a half. The route is usually decided on the day (beach, bush or town), after which there’s the traditional “cuppa” and a chat.

By the way, according to the experts ‘brisk’ means that you can talk but not sing as you should be puffing slightly, but either way, it is better for you than sitting in an armchair watching television.

Photo p.21

Community Houses are for Everyone

6

CIMARRON SCULPTURE WEEKEND

TH

Gilbert Street runs between Anglesea and Aireys Inlet up the hill from the Great Ocean Road. A gravel road, it is a calm native environment, a world away from the busy motorway down the hill. Walking along the road expect to see a wallaby or two bounding through the bush, patches of tiny native orchids, spear grass and waddling echidnas. This is unspoilt country.

At number 105 is Cimarron where a Sculpture Weekend is to be held from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 April, over the Anzac Day long weekend. As I went up the driveway, the peace experienced on Gilbert Street deepened. A timber homestead appeared amongst the trees with a large shady veranda. A survivor of Ash Wednesday in 1983, this is a lovely place.

Run as a B&B by Wade Chambers and Paul Angeloni it is a splendid setting for an outdoor sculpture show. Visitors will be able to see how the sculpture works in an outdoor light and how well it stands in a garden location. When time out is needed to ponder the works, the view from the shaded veranda takes in a broad sweep of Bass Strait and Point Roadknight. Peace and calm with your art.

Paul is the organiser of the weekend. Coming from The United States and with a background in the arts, and as a chef, Paul has lived here for many years and loves Aireys Inlet and the community here. He is the person behind the original Aireys Inlet Farmers Markets and has a long history, with Wade, in supporting the arts in the Aireys Inlet ‘Festival of the Word’ and other events held at Cimarron. He wants the

Organiser Paul Angeloni

Sculpture weekend to bring together the local arts community with a wider cross section of the community. This event is an opportunity for visitors to meet local artists, see their work and to purchase some sculpture for themselves.

Sculpture can mean different things to different people.

All the artists are local residents and all are sculptors.

Many are inspired by the natural world in which we live.

But what a variety there will be. Darren Mathews will have some large pieces in wood, stone or metal. Bill Jackman makes smaller pieces but with similar materials. In complete contrast there are the ‘Weaver Birds’, a group of local women who meet each week at Joy Beeby’s house to work on their weaving and basket making. They make more delicate and textured pieces. Cinnamon Stephens is a well known Anglesea artist with works all over town. She welds and shapes metal into lovely free standing pieces.

John Wilcox from Aireys Inlet will be there with his well known metal and natural material sculptures that look wonderful in a garden setting. Caroline McKinnon, Peter Day and others will all have work there for sale as well.

I met Joy Beeby to talk about the sculpture weekend and what she was doing to prepare for it. She is part of a Continued p.8

Community Houses are for Everyone

7

CHEF EXTRAORDINAIRE (cont.)

DM

different countries operating on the one day. The whole aspect of dining, procedures like cleanliness, and wastage were put under the microscope. The kangaroo, crocodile and barramundi dishes were winners. The barramundi went on a Qantas jet live for Frankfurt.

We could well ask the question, why did Rolf only become a support team member when he had the proven ability to compete in the Culinary Olympics as a full member? That would have been the pinnacle of achievement. Not for Rolf! For there is another side of Rolf Ten Hoopen that deserves our attention. For him, his Christian faith comes ahead of everything else. He values work, he believes in being a member of a team. As president of the Reformed Church Youth of Australia, and his involvement as Victorian representative for the Australian Oasis Youth Team Board, that took priority over the Culinary Olympics.

Rolf is also passionate about camping, and working with children and youth. ‘Life took a change for me when I felt God calling me to a role in camping ministry. All the years of experience as a chef would be used for the benefit of others, beyond the stove, the preparation, and delivery of food. ‘From childhood, I was actively involved in children’s holiday camps.

I became a leader, then a committee member, before becoming a director. I have been connected with Marysville for many years. We were devastated when the Black Saturday fires wrecked the town, and I admire the way the determined people have passionately rebuilt their lives and properties. They represent the Australian spirit of tenacity in the face of adversity.

‘In the six years we supplied the catering needs at the Marysville Camp and Conference Centre, we rejuvenated the junior youth program, repaying the camp for what they did for me in my own youth.’ Rolf was director of these camps for six years. ‘Camping ministry is rewarding, challenging, also very tiring. You cannot stay in it forever without a break. That is why I have taken breaks and done other things,’ Rolf added. His and Suzanne’s activities also included establishing a Kids Club at Lilydale Baptist Church for six years.

Rolf’s passion for camping ministries has never really left him. When the position of Food Services Co-ordinator was advertised at Camp Wilkin, Anglesea, Rolf realised it was time to re-enter the busyness of camp life.

‘We moved to Anglesea in 2007. It was not easy for our adult son, and teenage girls to farewell their friends and lifestyle and move to Anglesea with us. One of our daughters is now married, another daughter is working at a camp, Adanac Lodge, our son runs his own solar energy company, and our youngest daughter started in prep. this year at Anglesea. Suzanne and I participate in the camping ministry here, with our passion for youth still alive and well.’

NewsAngle asked for Rolf’s comments on the trends he has observed over the past 36 years.

After several minutes carefully thinking, Rolf said ‘Catering has changed from thick heavy European processed food to include food from continents all over the world. The Asian and Middle- Eastern foods are becoming more dominant. I think people are more aware of, and insisting on healthy foods. Dietary needs confront us, issues that can be traced to eating habits and the processed food we eat. For example, peanut butter is not allowed in certain things. The market demands a variety of choices.

Rolf and Suzanne are members of the Anglesea Baptist Church, and you will find Rolf passionately preparing dinners for community events like catering for the Las Lomas School development in Peru, which so many Anglesea people have supported through fund raising and sponsoring children.

Rolf Ten Hoopen is one of many who want to make a difference to the lives of others.

Community Houses are for Everyone

8

CIMARRON SCULPTURE WEEKEND (cont.) group of weavers who had taken on a big new challenge. Up until now, the ‘Weaver Birds’ as they call themselves, have made small pieces. However the exhibition will be held outdoors so they are having to rethink what they do and the scale of the works they make. Their small pieces may be lost in the larger spaces of the garden. Most pieces they make are constructed from some form of twine that they make and then are hand stitched or woven into a form. She showed me some bowls and small bottle shapes made from brightly coloured materials. I was surprised to hear that they were made from recycled materials such as old tissue paper dress patterns, plastic string bags that hold oranges for sale, or plant fibre. While they retain something of the look of the original material, they are uniquely new and strikingly attractive.

They would look wonderful on a side table, or the ones designed to hang from a wall, anywhere in your home.

Cinnamon Stephens has been busy making bird baths, some welded dragonflies and tall, free standing water birds. The sculptures are made from found objects and recycled metal. Parts of the dragonfly sculptures were from the suspension on an old trailer. Cinnamon has designed the works to be placed in your garden.

The taller pieces such as the water birds can be used to add height and separation to garden beds. All pieces are inspired by nature and the found objects embedded in the pieces reflect the look of the natural world.

The Sculpture weekend opens on Friday 25 April and continues from 10 am to 3 pm until Sunday 27. On Saturday there will be an opportunity for visitors to meet all of the artists. You may want to talk about the works with them, purchase one of the pieces exhibited, or even commission a piece that better suits your needs once you have been inspired by what is on display. This is a very good

TH

place to find inspiration. Put a note in your diary now so you don’t miss it.

Terrence Hoffman

Above Artist Joy Beeby

Right Joy Beeby Sculpture

A N G L E S E A pharmacy 93 Great Ocean Road, Anglesea 3230 Open 7 days Phone (03) 5263 1540 Fax (03) 5263 1143 www.angleseapharmacy.com.au

Community Houses are for Everyone

Cinnamon Stephens “Water Sculpture”

MURDER MYSTERY Who doesn’t like to solve a mystery? Well here is your chance. Your first piece of information can be found on page 10.

9

100th ANNIVERSARY OF WORLD WAR 1 On July 28th this year it will be 100 years since the beginning of what was until 1939 referred to as the Great War, not because it was great in any sense other than the magnitude of the conflict and the tragic death and devastation it wrought on the world over a four and a half year period. More than 9 million combatants were killed, and many of those who survived carried the physical and emotional scars for the rest of their lives. Much has been written about this period of history, and undoubtedly the various sections of the media will focus increasing attention on the topic over the ensuing months, especially as we approach the 100th anniversary of the landing of the ANZACs at Gallipoli on April 25th 1915, the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. Its purpose was to capture the Gallipoli peninsula in order to open the Dardanelles to the allied navies. Whilst the Gallipoli campaign failed to achieve its military objectives and over 8,000 Australian soldiers were killed, the courage and bravery of the military personnel involved not only in this engagement, but also in the other theatres of this terrible war, had a powerful and ongoing impact on the psyche of this nation.

Fifty years ago I read a trilogy called “The Lord of the Rings” by the English author and then Oxford professor John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (see footnote). It was part of a children’s literature assignment set at teacher’s college and I had been somewhat tardy in putting my name against one of the more popular children’s authors on the list. In those days research meant a visit to the library, and Tolkien was a relative unknown with little written about him. The catalogue informed me that the library held two of Tolkien’s publications, ‘The Hobbit’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings.’ Unfortunately ‘The Hobbit’ which Tolkien had published in 1938, was on loan, and so, bemoaning the fact, I was forced to borrow the latter, knowing that I was actually going to have to read three books in a series totaling thirteen hundred pages, and then come up with some original thoughts. However like so many other readers over the intervening years I thoroughly enjoyed this epic tale, wrote my essay, and then hunted around for a copy of its predecessor ‘The Hobbit.’ I mention this because in my research into Tolkien’s life I began to understand more about what hobbits represented.

KJ

leagues were killed in the war, and his total battalion was almost completely wiped out. His friend Rob Gilson was killed on his first day on the Somme. Tolkien reflected in his memoirs that ‘junior officers were being killed off a dozen a minute.’ He wrote that the (war) experience taught him ‘a deep sympathy and feeling for the Tommy; especially the plain soldier from the agricultural counties.’ Tolkien denied that his stories were an allegory preferring the term applicability. He observed that some of the greatest acts of courage and bravery were carried out by what you might otherwise regard as the most ordinary of people. Bilbo Baggins in Tolkien’s story of ‘The Hobbit’ is just such a character. He is home-loving, selfdeprecating, a peaceful seemingly uncomplicated individual who gains pleasure from the simple things in life. However, he is called upon to undertake a dangerous adventure quite alien to his nature and inclination, and is initially reluctant to become involved, but despite misgivings he steps up to the mark and on many occasions during the story performs heroically in the face of almost unimaginable evil and horror.

I was reminded of this when reading of the exploits of Rupert Theo Vance Moon, a soldier and businessman born in Bacchus Marsh in 1892.

Tolkien enlisted in the British Army at the completion of his university degree in July 1915 and was sent to fight in France in June 1916 at the Somme, having been commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. Many of his dearest school friends and col-

Community Houses are for Everyone

Continued p.11

10

BRINGING BIRDS TO YOUR GARDEN Seed and Fruit-producing plants All the plants produce excess seed enough to feed the hordes with some left over to germinate. cias,Banksias ,Eucalypts ,Grasses, Goodia, Lomandras ,Pulteneas and many others do this to extreme .

Aca-

The berry producing plants have a neat strategy. These clever plants invite birds to eat their seed containing berries and the seeds are often indigestible . These plants include Alyxia buxifolia, Coprosmas, Dianellas, Enchylaena tormentosa ,Leucopogons, Myoporums, Rhadogia candolleana and Solanums laciniatum Feeding the birds – Don’t!

To encourage and retain the presence of the smaller birds and also the open-nesting birds (e.g. tawny frogmouth), it is imperative that magpies, currawongs and kookaburras are not fed by you (nor by your visitors and neighbours!) Beautiful as they certainly are, these big birds, when encouraged by unnatural feeding, become more aggressive and will chase away the small birds and will destroy nests. It is actually against the natural balance of all birds to be feeding them. It goes without saying that if you have cats allowed outside, all birds will be very reluctant to come.

Water for birds Bird baths both raised and on ground level encourage birds.

Bird baths well-surrounded by plants offer small birds protection whilst drinking .

The how and why of the joy of it The joy of birds in our gardens is a pleasure for old and young alike. Like all precious things, it requires of us a committed, informed vigilance and we who are privileged to live here will need to become more pro-active if we are not to lose the remaining habitat and, with it, our unique and precious birdlife.

There are two publications to help you plan your Garden with Fire Protection in mind: Landscape your Surf Coast Garden free from the Surf Coast Shire and Landscaping for Bushfire from the CFA. Their suggestions are compatible with encouraging birds to your garden.

Helen Tutt, Nick Walter & Bill McKellar BIG AND SMALL Atoms are incredibly small—more than a million times smaller than the thickness of a human hair. And atoms consist of even more minute particles.

The largest star every found is 300 times bigger and ten million times brighter than our Sun. Wow! MURDER MYSTERY Here is your first piece of information…

Web page: www.azplumbing.com.au Email: azplumbing@bigpond.com

Community Houses are for Everyone

An old man lives alone in a house.

Because of his age he is not able to move about comfortably and therefore most of the things he needs have to be delivered to his house.

Your next piece of information is on page 21

11

100th ANNIVERSARY OF WORLD WAR 1 (cont.)

KJ

Moon began his working life at age 16 as a bank clerk with the National Bank of Australasia. He served in the Militia and then enlisted in the Australian Imperial force in August 1914 as a trumpeter. He was employed as infantry on Gallipoli from May to December of 1915, after which he was evacuated to Egypt and then redeployed to France in March 1916 where he was commissioned as a second lieutenant and appointed platoon commander in the 58 th Battalion. He was promoted to lieutenant in April 1917 and in May successfully led his battalion in the breaching of the Hindenburg Line in the second battle of Bullecourt. ‘Assisted by the British 7th Division, on 12 May it made the initial assault on a large dugout, a concrete machine-gun redoubt and a hostile trench. Moon personally led the assault during which he was wounded four times. Despite heavy enemy shelling his platoon achieved its objectives and trapped 186 Germans, including two officers. For this action he was awarded the Victoria Cross, the citation reading: ‘His bravery was magnificent and was largely instrumental in the successful issue against superior numbers, the safeguarding of the flank of the attack, and the capture of many prisoners and machine guns.’ (Ref: J. R. Salmon - Australian Dictionary of Biography). Moon served out the war after which he returned to civilian life. He died at his Barwon Heads home in February 1986 at age 93 and was buried at Mount Duneed Cemetery. He exemplifies the courage and bravery shown by so many Australian service men and women over the intervening years.

Karl Jacklin Rupert Theo Vance Moon

Footnote: “The Hobbit” (or There and Back Again) is a fantasy novel for children written by English author John Ronald Reuel Tolkien and published in 1937 to wide critical acclaim. It follows the quest of a home-loving and decidedly unadventurous creature named Bilbo Baggins who is enlisted by Gandalf, a crafty old wizard, to accompany him and a band of dwarves to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the fire breathing dragon Smaug. On their way the party encounter trolls, fierce goblins, giant spiders, wood elves, a shape-shifting man-bear, and a cunning creature called Gollum from whom Bilbo steals a magic ring. This ring makes the wearer invisible, something that Bilbo employs to advantage a number of times during the story. It is also features in the three-part sequel “The Lord of the Rings” published in 1954 and which has sold over 150 million copies. If you’ve enjoyed the Peter Jackson films, you’ll love the books. (see photo p.21)

Community Houses are for Everyone

12

POLICE BEAT The busy January period is behind us and it is pleasing that our reported crime for Anglesea and the Aireys Inlet area is down compared to last year. The figures would indicate a drop in thefts from vehicles in and around our beach car parks. Our view is that the community and our visitors to the region are sharing the responsibility when it comes to securing their valuables. Thefts of other personal property such as surf boards and wetsuits have also reduced. We had one reported incident of obscene behaviour. As I write this article we have had several burglaries along the coast in February from Torquay to Lorne.

We are investigating and a suspect has been nominated for these burglaries.

The Anglesea Aireys Inlet Police Youth Program has changed direction and 2014 will see us visiting our primary schools and enhancing our good relationships with the Anglesea and Aireys Inlet students. There will be more to report on this initiative as the school year moves forward.

What has been really evident in the past two summers is the increase in traffic on the Great Ocean Road, especially on our great beach days when we see large volumes of day visitors coming down to the coast. We have seen lengthy delays on a regular basis which is raising concerns with agencies and emergency services. I attended the funding consultation session for the Great Ocean Road and raised my concerns with MP Sarah Henderson and Vic Roads Director William Tieppo. The congestion has the potential to impact on our fire plans and hinder emergency services when responding to incidents. Not only do we see the traffic banking up in a westerly direction but we see the congestion in the opposite direction when people are travelling home. Vic Roads are looking at the problem and I will continue to raise this important issue. I hope in the future that state and federal funding

becomes available so we can start to address the problem.

I have received requests from some members of the public for police to manage the traffic however, this has been tried and it actually hinders the normal flow of traffic at the roundabout. The shopping centre traffic entering and exiting on Camp Road adds to the problem.

New Years Eve crowd behaviour was excellent and we responded to very few incidents. This was a trend across most of the surf coast and other areas. The planning and preparedness for NYE is shared with the Community Impact Advisory Committee (CIAC), chaired by the Surf Coast Shire. It is an example of agencies planning together for the communities benefit. The CIAC meets three times a year with event organisers and the agencies to discuss the planning of events. This ensures that they have the appropriate permits and plans to run a safe and successful event.

Serious traffic accidents continue to challenge us on the Great Ocean Road and within the National Park/Anglesea Heath area. Of the past 10 accidents resulting in serious injuries, 4 have occurred on bush tracks involving trail bikes. Police at Anglesea and Lorne will be conducting Operation GORE and Operation HEATH (with Parks Vic) over coming months to try and reduce speed on the Great Ocean Road and minimise accidents in the bush. We receive many complaints from members of the public in relation to speeding and other offences and we do everything we can to prosecute these matters so we encourage you to continue to report these incidents.

Anglesea Police 52633468 or if urgent 000.

Kevin Warburton Sergeant Anglesea Police Station

ANGLESEA AUTO 5263 1302SERVICE         

Fax: 5263St, 1266 Inverlochy Anglesea 33Inverlochy St, Anglesea

Road side service and towing New car warranty service  Roadside Full mechanical repairs service and towing  New warranty service Electronic scan toolcar testing equipment  puncture Full mechanical New tyres and repairsrepairs Electronic scan tool testing equipment Roadworthy certificates  New tyres and puncture repairs Wheel alignments  Roadworthy certificates Batteries  Wheel alignments Welding  Batteries ROSS & CINDY WHELAN  Welding

Ph: 5263 1302

Fax: 5263 1266

ROSS & CINDY WHELAN

You’re in good hands

Community Houses are for Everyone

WUZZLE SOLUTION 1. Falling Temperature 2. Two Under Par 3. Fat Chance 4. Broken Heart 5. Hot Under the Collar 6. Head in the Sand LOGIC PUZZLE SOLUTION None of the tools are going to help you. All you have to do is pour some water into the pipe so that the ball floats to the surface.

13

BULK BILLING CLINIC

HISTORY HOUSE ANGLESEA The Anglesea & District Historical Society and the Surf Coast Family History Group have been updated with a recent renovation of the building and replacement of desks, carpet and many displays our History House has taken on a new life.

With fresh paint, new windows, new carpet the place has a whole new atmosphere. We still have our great collection of local artifacts, and many of them are being restored or repaired. Watch for further announcements in the next few months.

The Historical Society runs regular trips to local places of historic interest. They also have speakers on topics of history and research our local area. New members and visitors are always welcome. Our next meeting is Sunday 6 April at 2.00pm. The speaker Dale McIntyre, is speaking on Early Shearing Practices. We have an extensive collection of old photos of the area. We have recently joined Museums Australia Victoria and are cataloguing our collection in line with museums Australia wide.

The Family History Group has new computer desks and research is now more comfortable and more easily accessed. They have a considerable collection of indexes as well as internet access to a wide range of data bases. Friendly people are always there to help you research your family history. Sites such as Trove provide the flesh on the bones for family trees. Old newspaper cuttings provide a wealth of information about our ancestors and help us draw a picture of their life. More information is continually being added so there is always some new research to be undertaken. They are open for research on Tuesday and Saturday mornings.

Membership of the Historical Society is $15 per year and the Family History Group is an additional $15 per year.

Jan Morris, President phone 5263 3085

MEDICAL CLINIC NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY

TORQUAY

Choice Medical’s Torquay Bulk Billing Clinic is a walk-in medical centre staffed by experienced, caring, qualified doctors and nurses. It was established by Torquay doctor Neil Africa, who recognised that there was room in the growing Surf Coast township for a medical centre that bulk billed all consultations to Medicare, meaning no out of pocket expenses for people attending the clinic.

No appointment is needed and all of the doctors who see patients bring vast experience to Torquay and a strong history of working in community health care.

NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY 94 Geelong Road (Cnr Spring Street) Torquay 3228

ᴥ

Male and female doctors available

ᴥ

Bring your Medicare Card

ᴥ

No out of pocket expenses

• Dr Neil Africa • Dr Ike Emezie • Dr Sarah Freeman • Dr Mathew Hargreaves • Dr Farouq Salman • Dr Vihang-Sharma • Dr Walls–Langdon

OPEN

Mon - Fri 8.30 am - 4.30pm Saturday 1.00 pm - 4.00pm Sunday 9.00 am - 11.00 am

Phone: 03 5264 8838 Email: gp@choicemedical.com.au Web: www.choicemedical.com.au 94 GEELONG ROAD TORQUAY Ph 5264 8838

Community Houses are for Everyone

14

AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS CELEBRATING 100 YEARS

BM

As well as the birth of the ANZAC legend another great Australian story began with the Great War, one that continues to serve Australia, one that has evolved with the changing face of humanitarianism, one that has been woven into the fabric of Australian life for 100 years…that great Australian story is Australian Red Cross.

It all began on 13 August 1914, nine days after the outbreak of World War I. Lady Helen Munro-Ferguson, wife of the Governor-General, formed a Branch of the British Red Cross at Government House in Melbourne, calling for volunteers to assist with the production of comfort parcels for soldiers. Very quickly, Red Cross became the premier wartime voluntary charity, especially appealing to Australian women across the nation.

Twenty-five years later, during World War II, Red Cross was the largest charitable organisation in Australia, both in terms of the scale of its operations and also in the support it received from the Australian people. From a national population of seven million, nearly half a million people, mostly women, were members of Red Cross at that time.

The post-war period saw reconstruction and regeneration that focused on social welfare, national emergencies, natural disasters such as floods and bushfires, development of the blood service and first aid programs, all of which were sustained by the extensive Branch network and thousands of volunteers.

Australian Red Cross extended its involvement with concerns of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement especially in International Humanitarian Law programs and refugee services. Visit the International Committee of the Red Cross website (www.icrc.org) to learn more about the history of the International Red Cross movement, the Geneva conventions, international humanitarian law and the protection afforded to all people caught up in wars and conflicts.

Today, in the 21st Century, Red Cross works tirelessly to help communities prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters; increase international aid and development; champion International Humanitarian Law; address the impact of migration; partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; reconnect socially isolated individuals with their communities; strengthen communities trapped in a cycle of disadvantage; and provide a world-class Blood Service.

In 2014 we celebrate the contribution of the millions of people who have helped make Australian Red Cross what it is today. Red Cross is an organisation that the Australian people have embraced. It’s an international icon that has been adopted and adapted to serve the needs of people locally and abroad whilst always maintaining the seven fundamental principles of Humanity, Impartiality, Independence, Neutrality, Voluntary Service, Universality and Unity.

The Anglesea Red Cross unit began in the 1930’s and although small in number was quite active with fund raising events and the annual ‘door knock’ for Red Cross Calling They were well equipped to deal with emergencies, such as bushfires.

In the aftermath of the Ash Wednesday disaster the unit contributed greatly to the recovery effort, distributing clothes, household supplies and assisting fire victims. In 2001 after operating for more than 60 years the unit merged with the Aireys Inlet unit which had been established in the 1970s.

In 2014 we still operate as the Aireys Inlet/Anglesea branch with over 80 members. We are proud to be members of Red Cross, to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and to contribute in some small way to the Power of Humanity.

We thank the Surfcoast Community and the general public for generously supporting our fundraising initiatives but we will continue to need this support through the next 100 years.

You can help shape this great Australian story. Carry the work of millions of people over the last one hundred years into the next. Play an important part in improving the lives of vulnerable people by becoming a member today.

Join on line at www.redcross.org.au

Or

Come to our Branch meeting held bi-monthly on Monday mornings at the Aireys Inlet Community Hall. For more information contact Barbara 52631304 or Phyllis 5289 6870 Or Establish a Friends of Red Cross group of like-minded people who would prefer to meet in an informal way in the evenings with the aim of being active supporters of Australian Red Cross humanitarian programmes. For more information contact Barbara 5263 130 With your support, we have a place in the future.

Barbara Morrissy

Anglesea Red Cross

Community Houses are for Everyone

15

PUZZLE PAGE Try your hand at interpreting this word puzzle

Solution on page 12 Crossword Puzzle (Solution Page 15)

CORNISH LAWYERS

PTY LTD

For all your FAMILY LAW needs

We provide expert advice in all aspects of Family Law including: ●

● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Property and Financial Children’s Issues Parenting Plans Mediation De Facto Divorce Intervention Orders Pre-Nuptial Agreements Binding Financial Agreements

LOGIC PUZZLE (Solution page 12) Your last good ping-pong ball fell down into a narrow metal pipe imbedded in concrete one foot deep.

How can you get it out undamaged, if all the tools you have are your table tennis bat, your shoe-laces, and your plastic water bottle, which unfortunately does not fit into the pipe?

Free 30 minute clinic appts available each Monday Legal Aid assistance available to eligible clients

1/3 Cliff St. Torquay, 3228 Tel: (03) 5264 8937 Email: reception@cornishlawyers.com.au www.cornishlawyers.com.au ABN: 153219884

Community Houses are for Everyone

16

HISTORY SPOT Mr JOHN (Jake) ANDERSON

HD

J

ake was a colourful character, of many facets. He lived in Melba Parade opposite the entrance to the Yacht Club and boat ramp.

"Jake's Shack" on this site, is reputed to be the site of the original fisherman's shack belonging to Albert Monk, the first professional fisherman in Anglesea.

Jake led the first modern diving expeditions to the wreck of the "Inverlochy" in the days when scuba diving was relatively new.

John Anderson was Commodore of the Anglesea Motor Harry Davies at the Roadknight ramp with anchor Yacht Club from 1966 - 73. He led the first modern diving recovered by Jake Anderson’s crew from the “Inverlochy” expeditions to the wreck of the "Inverlochy" in the days when scuba diving was relatively new. They recovered an Collingwood victory, and peeling pound notes off a thick roll, anchor from the wreck, and it is now mounted beside the to reward the day's most effective players.

Before he died, Jake Anderson left the remnants of his boat ramp at Point Roadknight. original diving gear with another local, Frank Flynn, in the He owned a series of motor-boats, generally red in colour, belief that the story of the first scuba divers in Anglesea which he used to drive as fast as possible around might become a matter of historical interest. Inside the "Princess Mary Bay" - ( Point Roadknight bay ). 'helmet' is written "JAKE".

In his younger days, Jake had worked as a butcher Jake’s diving gear is in the Anglesea Museum. The Museum supplying the Collingwood Football Club where he met Mr is currently closed for painting but will reopen in March.

John Wren no less, the President of the club at that time.

Harry Davies Jake had tales to tell of Mr Wren visiting the rooms after a

• Qualified • Insured • Local

JOHN PERIC ᴥ Post & Wire ᴥ Paling ᴥ Designer Timber ᴥ Brush Panel ᴥ Privacy Screens ᴥ Gates

Community Houses are for Everyone

17

COMMUNITY AWARDS Anglesea and Aireys Inlet residents were among the many worthy nominations for this year’s Surf Coast Shire Citizen of the Year awards, announced on Australia Day. · Pauline O’Dwyer: nominated in recognition of her help with the running of Sea Side Seconds, her contributions through the mentoring of teenagers and for her support of the elderly and people with disabilities. · Dean Lobbe: nominated in recognition of extensive involvement with Anglesea Football Club, Anglesea Bike Park Committee, work supporting and mentoring young people, work as Anglesea Primary School’s after school program coordinator and his extensive contributions as a Community Ambulance Officer.

Pauline O’Dwyer

Simon & Liz Clark

· Andrew Walker: nominated for his strong involvement in sport in Aireys Inlet, including local football, cricket and basketball. Andrew mentors and coaches teams, organises training sessions, equipment and transport, with a special interest in junior sides. · Simon and Liz Clark: Simon was nominated for his role in establishing a Men’s Shed and his involvement in a series of associated activities. Liz assists Food Link clients, supports people coping with cancer and plays the piano regularly at Anglesea Aged Care facility.

Andrew Walker

Dean Lobbe

Anglesea Ward Councilor, Margot Smith, congratulated the nominees and added that many people do great things in the community. If you know of someone who you think deserves recognition in next year’s awards, Cr Smith would love to hear from you.

Community Houses are for Everyone

18

WRITE ANGLES

Melva Stott

MS

On Regatta Day BATA entered its very first crew with Barry and Raylene taking to the oars. Barry reckoned with Raylene's strength and his knowledge of the river they should have a fairly good chance for victory. So they didn't bother to do any practice laps. And as their combined ages added up to 100-plus years he was hoping they might be allowed to start halfway down the course. However on the big day they slowed down midway for a photo and got pipped at the finishing line! Stan and I might have a go next year - our combined ages will be 151 so we should be able to negotiate a good handicap starting position well ahead of the opposition.

Some lucky people must have had a nice laid-back sojourn in Anglesea during January. Cycling through Coogoorah Park we came upon two comfortable couches on the watersedge where the swinging rope entices the daring to perform Tarzan stunts.

The big question was: how did they get the lounges in there? Were they lugged through the bush or floated across on rafts? I would have liked to have been a fly on a tree on moving day! They had vanished by February and the peaceful bush setting had returned to its natural state.

How fortunate we are to have a restful 'remote' place like that where we can go to enjoy the solace of the river. And all without leaving town. It's a spot that hasn't changed since the 1880s.

During January Anglesea has suffered from too many cars! Parking in our streets was a major problem this year. As an example, cars were parked along both sides of Noble Street so traffic could move only in one direction. Stationary vehicles were banked up as far as Camp Wilkin! Fire trucks, police, and ambulances would not be able to access our blocked streets, or could be unable to depart without delay. Unbroken yellow lines on one side of affected streets would be all that is necessary to keep two lanes open and traffic flowing.

On Australia Day the town criers observed that Australia doesn't have the world's highest mountain, longest river, or deepest canyon. But we do have the biggest living thing on earth - the Great Barrier Reef; the most famous monolith on the planet - Uluru; Fraser Island is the largest sand island; and right here on the Surf Coast we have the longest war memorial - the Great Ocean Road was built by returned servicemen from WW1 and dedicated as a memorial to their fallen comrades. With copious quantities of gemstones, gold, silver, coal and iron ore Australia is still The Lucky Country. We are free of oppression, civil war, and hunger. We have much to be thankful for.

The agapanthus blooming season is now over. This showy plant with its large blue or white heads is an invasive plant from South Africa, and like its fellow compatriots, boneseed and gazania, it is a menace if it escapes into the bush. The seeds from dead heads in our gardens are eaten and transported around the countryside by birds. This is something that needs to be avoided. By cutting off the spent heads and destroying them so that birds cannot feast on them our native environment will not be invaded. The time for action is now; so all responsible gardeners should heed the cry, "Off with their heads!"

Melva Stott

Community Houses are for Everyone

19

DOG REGULATIONS

LC

It seems that many people are passionate about their pets and consider them as part of their families. This usually brings a lot of pleasure and fun to family life, but also quite a large responsibility both to the pet, to other people and animals and to local wildlife. We see a great increase in the dog population at Anglesea and Aireys Inlet over summer, and many people combine their fitness routine with a healthy walk for their dog too. It would certainly put a dampener on a family holiday to receive a hefty fine for not adhering to the dog regulations in the local area, or to find that your dog is now incarcerated in the local pound. Here are a few pointers to make sure you and your pet enjoy your stay.

Dogs must be registered with your local Council and wear a tag. If being registered for the first time, they are now required to be microchipped . This enables easy identification of your pet and safe return of lost and wandering animals.

You can have older pets microchipped at any time by a vet.

They are not permitted to be wandering in the streets unleashed at any time. When off-leash dogs must be kept in control, which means within the owner's sight, able to hear voice commands and respond appropriately, and they must not threaten other people or animals.

You are responsible for picking up after your dog in the streets, in bushland and on the beaches - so always carry several bags or containers, pick up after your dog and dispose of the droppings in rubbish bin. This keeps our beaches and pathways clean and safe for everyone.

Dogs are not allowed in public playgrounds. A red symbol with a swing indicates this restriction . Fenced dune and vegetation areas are also banned areas, and dogs must be on a leash in car parks and on beach access tracks.

Within the town boundary and in public areas, dogs must be on leash at all times unless otherwise specified by signage.

Outside the township area, a range of controls apply. There are restrictions on taking dogs into National Parks, public parks and on beaches. These areas all have signs clearly displaying times when dogs may be in the area.

A green D1 sign indicates that dogs are allowed off-leash at all times, providing they are kept under effective control.

The orange D2 sign permits dogs to be off leash except when organised events are occurring or being prepared for.

The purple DO signs indicate timeshare from December 1 to 28th February and at Easter. No dogs allowed from 9 am - 7 pm; 7 pm -9am dogs allowed off leash; outside given dates dogs are allowed off leash.

The red D sign with a line through the D means dogs are not allowed, with the exception of defined pathways, where they must be on leash.

There is a very helpful and informative brochure about these regulations available from the Information Services in the towns.

Community Houses are for Everyone

20

ANGLESEA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB What a wonderful summer we have had at the Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club. The 33,832 visitors to our beach over the weekends left our professional Life Guards and Life Savers very busy, recording 9 rescues, 21 major first aids and 1,214 preventative actions. With Life Savers still patrolling every weekend until Easter Monday, we plan on keeping all members of the community and holiday makers safe while visiting.

The Club saw 732 new awards handed out over the summer season including 140 new Bronze Medallion holders and 62 Surf Rescue Certificate holders successfully obtained. Congratulations! Our Training and Assessing team have been working hard to train up many new members. There is also a focus on up training existing award holders. This ensures we continue to provide the best possible educational experience and training to our members for them to use in their everyday life and while assisting to patrol on the beach.

If you found yourself in a sea of pink over the summer holidays you would be aware we ran a very large nipper program, consisting of over 600 nippers and our very special Star Fish participants, Dolphins crew and YIPS (Youth Involvement Program). With an amazing support structure from parents and families all nippers were able to gain awareness when in the ocean, have some fun and make a lot of new friends!

Just prior to the new year saw the 19th Rock2Ramp swim held in bright sunshine with the temperature hitting around 30 degrees. This year saw the "Porthole Cup" being awarded to the first swimmer across the line for the inaugural 2.5km swim which was won by Petar Shelev with junior competitor Matt Gilling taking 2nd place and Helen Whitford taking 3rd place. These 3 competitors, like many other competitors backed up for the 1.2km swim where Petar finished a fantastic 3rd place in the Men's Open swim whilst Matt finished 6th in the Junior 1.2km swim. Helen finished 1st in the women's 45 -49 years category, an outstanding effort by all.

This year the club is very excited to become a Platinum Sponsor of the Anglesea Primary School. We hope this committed partnership will continue to provide excellent opportunities to all parties and ensure a stronger community involvement.

If you would like to find out more about the club please visit our website on http://angleseaslsc.org.au or contact Di Feudoloff in the office on 5263 1107. New members are always welcome!

Community Houses are for Everyone

21

LISTENING TO OUR YOUTH (cont.)

While Charlotte does the adult stuff such as booking a bus, it is the young people themselves driving what happens and taking responsibility to help plan and get things done. Lots of learning occurs in these situations. There is a tie-dyeing day planned for the next few weeks where young people can make their own T-shirts or other clothing. This may be the start of some new directions for some or just some fun with friends for others.

She also wants to set up a practice space for after school rehearsals for local bands. Whatever it is that holds this group’s interest can be set up and run. She wants to introduce people to experiences to help them to find what they can do and what they like doing.

This can lead to all sorts of things such as a lifelong hobby or interest, to a career in something that one never suspected lurked in the back of the mind. Becoming a professional skateboarder, an artist, a musician or even taking up these as a pastime help create who we are.

If there are things that you want to do or to see happen for your generation then do get in touch with Charlotte. You can contact her on Facebook via the ACH Youth page and via email youth@anglesea.org.au.

Local kids go to so many different schools, have such a wide variety of needs that the community house can be a place where needs can be met. People can talk to someone who can help them find a way through their needs to reach their goals.

Terrence Hoffman

This photo shows J. R. R. Tolkien, aged 24, in military uniform, while serving in the British Army during World War 1. Tolkien was an Oxford University philology professor who came to be regarded as the “father of modern fantasy literature.” He was awarded an OBE in 1972. He wrote three notable works, The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion. He died in 1973 at age 81.

J. R. R. Tolkien

MURDER MYSTERY Here is your second piece of information…

On Friday, while delivering the mail, the postman feels that there is something odd about the old man’s house and so he looks through the keyhole of the front door. He sees the old man lying on the floor in a pool of blood.

Your next piece of information is on page 22

A happy group of Anglesea walkers

Community Houses are for Everyone

22

ANGLESEA CFA

TM

Well summer is over but we will experience more hot days with the potential for fire before restrictions are lifted. Anglesea has been lucky once more with fires experienced only in outer areas. Ones in close proximity to Anglesea have been at Ceres, Waurn Ponds, Mt Duneed and Birregurra.

Anglesea firefighters have been kept busy helping brigades in other areas with their fires, having sent crews to Stoneyford, the Grampians, Kilmore, Hazelwood Open Cut mine fire and Loxton in South Australia.

We still require all residents to remain vigilant on hot days and to report to crime stoppers any suspicious activity they may witness. With no significant rain on the horizon, fire danger remains very high and will continue that way up to and following the end of the fire season.

The new Anglesea station complex since opening, has been used repeatedly by groups undertaking bushfire workshops, information sessions and school projects. This state of the art facility enhances fire readiness not only for Anglesea but also for other coastal communities. The members of the Anglesea Fire Brigade have embraced the new facility with its increased capacity for their onsite training and their ability to conduct desktop scenario training for bushfire and structure fire attack.

We are always open to new volunteers. Prospective members may visit the station any Tuesday training night from 7.30pm onwards. So if you are interested come along and see what we do.

MURDER MYSTERY Here is your third piece of information‌ Homicide detectives led by Chief Inspective Galbraith arrive at the scene of the crime. The Chief Inspector interviews the postman and the next door neighbour Your next piece of information is on page 30

AIREYS INLET MASSAGE CENTRE Caring for all your massage needs

SUSAN REILLY

Specialising in Cranial Sacral Therapy

0431 519 119 0352 896 831

www.aireys8.com.au Member AAMT, Provider No. available

Community Houses are for Everyone

23

KID’S CORNER FARM CROSSWORD

WORD SEARCH

See if you can find the following 25 words hidden in this word search grid.

They all relate to things in and around the sea.

CLAMS CORAL REEF DOLPHIN HERRING JELLYFISH LOBSTER MARLIN MOLLUSK MORAYEELS OCTOPUS OYSTER PLANKTON SEALION SEAANEMONE SEAGULL SEAHORSE SEAURCHIN SEAWEED SHARK SHELL SHRIMP SQUID TUNA TURTLE WHALE

Solution p.34

OPTOMETRIST and

Contact Lens Practitioner

FRANK DENAHY B.App.Sc. L.O.Sc. Anglesea Osteopathy Clinic 4/103 Great Ocean Road, Anglesea

NewsAngle

is a publication produced for the greater community and therefore strives for a content of articles the community likes to see. If you have a general interest article, a profile of an interesting local identity, or simply a report on how your group is going, please contact the Community House so you can share your story with other readers.

All submissions must include author’s name and telephone number. The article may be edited for space, clarity or legal reasons.

MEMBER

Appointments Fridays 3.00 - 5.30pm Ph :

5222 1260

ALL EYE EXAMINATIONS BULK BILLED ON MEDICARE Participant in Victorian Eyecare service and D.V.A. Eyecare

Community Houses are for Everyone

24

HISTORICAL BUILDINGS IN ANGLESEA

MBJ

With a history of regular bush fires, Anglesea has very few historic homes still standing.

There are however some properties in Anglesea that are of significance to our history.

Angahook General Store - 119 Great Ocean Road, Anglesea.

The former Angahook General Store was built in 1929 for Reg and Ivy Baldry. From 1937, it was managed by Miss Marion Francis who purchased the business in 1942. The store was a local community hub prior to the construction of the Memorial Hall in 1954. At the side of the store is an addition that was originally constructed in the 1940s, and the front portion of the side wing was altered in 2001. The former store is now known as Maids Pantry.

Right General Store

Left Loma Larnee

Loma Larnee at 45 Harvey Street is of a late Edwardian style. Built in 1916-17 as the holiday home for Arthur and Elsie Bingley it is the work of the prolific Geelong architects, Laird and Buchan. " The mature cypress hedges on three sides of the property not only shelter the home but also contribute to the significance of the property.

Ben Nevis at 69 Harvey Street, Anglesea is a typical Californian Bungalow. Built in 1923 for Carl and Millie Hale of Elsternwick, the significance of the property includes the house, rear outbuilding and large garden having a curved driveway, perimeter mature cypress trees and large exotic and native trees in the grassed area in front of the house.

Left Ben Nevis

Atlantis Home Maintenance GENERAL HOME MAINTENANCE ON THE SURF COAST Quality work by experienced trade person

remedial • deep tissue • sports • relaxation

reliable, on time and with an eye for detail

Donnalee O’Sullivan - Dip. RM Remedial Massage Therapist

Martin Coker Ph 0409 534 650 Email:mjcoker58@gmail.com

0412 765 451

Be Balanced by Massage is a private and peaceful treatment room offering a variety of massage techniques designed to resolve soft tissue pain caused by strain or injury.

At this time of year with beautiful weather, warm sandy beaches and lots of daylight, we should be feeling at our optimal health...regular massage as well as nutrition and reducing the overload of toxic chemicals we apply to our bodies on a daily basis can assist with optimal health.

To book a treatment or discuss steps to maximise your health and wellbeing call Donnalee on 0412 765 451 or visit www.bebalancedbymassage.com.au

 Provider for Private Health Fund Rebates  Mobile service available for group bookings  Gift vouchers

Community Houses are for Everyone

25

HISTORICAL BUILDINGS IN ANGLESEA

MBJ

Blink Bonnie at 39-43 Parker Street consists of four buildings with open grassed areas between, perimeter plantings and a large number of eucalypts. The early buildings on the site are situated along the western and southern boundaries, while the later 20th century main residence is position in front of them. There is also a bark hut and a late 19th century single storey gabled bachelor quarters building with a lookout tower.

Left Blink Bonnie

The bark hut at Blink Bonnie, was built for ÂŁ2 by caretaker Jonas Hollingsworth as a living area. Typical of its time, it was built using local materials. The frame was of local trees, the walls and roof were bark cladding held in place by sapling battens. Later a galvanized steel roof was put over the bark. A stone chimney (later removed) was on the south side of the building. It is one of only a few original bark huts still in existence.

Left Bark Hut at Blink Bonnie

Below Carinya

Carinya at 1 Tonge Street, Anglesea is a Bungalow style dwelling, which was built between the two world wars.

Carinya was constructed for J. and R.P. McKenzie in 1921.

They had purchased the land from Harvey Sichlau as part of the Bon Aire Estate. The house is characterised by a broad steeply pitched gable roof, together with a minor gable that projects to the side and a return verandah having a central gabled portico at the front. Several alterations and extensions have modernized the house in recent years .

Reference: Surf Coast Shire Heritage Study Stage 2B Airport Transfers Parcels Tours Business Accounts Special Occasions Medical - DVA - TAC Roadside Assist - RACV - AAMI

Anglesea Aireys Inlet Fairhaven

Bookings recommended

Effective treatment for sufferers of neck and back pain, joint and muscle injuries, work and postural related complaints Treatment for babies, children, adults and elderly Health Insurance rebates available, Worksafe, TAC Vet Affairs provider Shop 4/ 103 Great Ocean Rd

Ph 5263 1001 www.angleseaosteopath.com.au

Community Houses are for Everyone

26

KISS ME TOO Aireys Inlet hair-dressing is based at Kiss Me Too, which for the last ten years has nestled amongst the bottom shops on the Great Ocean Road.Mark Iversen styles clients hair and advises them on their hairstyle and hair care.

Mark is celebrating 40 years in the industry this year, so he carries with him a vast reservoir of knowledge to deliver whatever requirements customers want.

The hair salon products Mark recommends are from EVO. These are a much better alternative to supermarket hair products as they actually work. EVO products, provide you with great colour lock and moisture barrier properties.

The Moroccan Oil is fantastic for dry and fly away hair while maintaining moisture content. Using these products will make your hair look so good while being very easy to manage. Ask Mark what best suits you and your hair.

The other half of the team at ‘Kiss Me Too’ is Mark’s wife, Sara Scally. She runs the clothing and accessories side of the business sourcing gorgeous things for women. The dresses are affordable, smart, and up to the minute style-wise. A white dress with blue roses in the window echoes the nineteenfifties but looks chic and very today. Local women buy her clothes to wear to work as well as for casual wear. Dressing things up is easy with accessories you will not find elsewhere. Sara has some lovely hats to keep the sun off, a range of jewellery from France and elsewhere, and her most popular line, the Esther Williams swimsuits. Imported from the USA, these flatter all figures, are comfortable to wear, come in a variety of patterns and look great.

Kiss Me Too has a Facebook page. Google www.facebook.com/pages/KissMe-Too/601766123217494 to see what is currently in store.

CHANGES TO COUNTRY TAXI SERVICES ‘As the ramifications of the Victorian Taxi industry reforms begin to filter down to the day to day operations of taxi services we, like most small country operators, have had to reassess our operational procedures in order to remain competitive, while continuing to offer a viable and sustainable service to our valued customers.’ This, says David Berry of Great Ocean Road Cabs, is the challenge he faces in coping with the practicalities of a deregulated market and the Victorian Taxi Services Commission have sanctioned the following changes to the ‘on demand service’ offered.

Monday to Thursday - 7am to 7pm Friday – 7am to 1am (Sat) Saturday – 7am to 2am (Sun) These changes however do not change the availability of taxis outside the above hours – as has always applied pre-bookings will be accepted for travel at any time of the day or night (i.e.24 hrs) on any day, including Sunday and Public holidays. However it is now even more important to give at least 12 hours notice to ensure a car is available, whether it is for an appointment, transfers to air, rail or bus services or just for shopping.

‘The Taxi Reforms have made it easier for us to accept share travel,’ says David and so would encourage groups of friends to share the cost of trips to Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre or even the local wineries, where they can arrange to be dropped off and picked up at a specific time. The reforms have also reduced the surcharge on credit cards from 10% to 5% including GST, so there are changes being implemented that are aimed at benefitting customers and operators alike.

Those in our community who have utilised our Great Ocean Road Cabs on a regular basis would be aware of the half-price taxi card available to those medically assessed by their doctor, and the availability of free taxi travel to medical and dental appointments for DVA Gold Card holders.

We are fortunate to have in our area a taxi service with local drivers who are experienced at offering that little bit of extra support for older customers who require it.

For pre-booking taxis ring 52633200 or email anglesea@email.com – wanting a car NOW during the above hours ring 0408325992

Community Houses are for Everyone

Anglesea Carpentry & Maintenance

• Decking & Pergolas • Carports & Fencing • Retaining Walls • Free Quotes • General Carpentry • Window replacements • Home Improvements • All work guaranteed Mob. 0418 312 066 Ph: 5263 1111 Email jpericacm@bigpond.com

27

ALCOA NEWS Last month Alcoa announced that the continued operation of the Anglesea power station and coal mine is to be reviewed, following the decision to permanently close the Point Henry aluminium smelter in August this year.

Unfortunately it is the things we cannot control, such as the low metal price, relatively high Australian dollar and the age of our smelter, which has led to this decision. A comprehensive review has found that the smelter is no longer competitive and has no prospect of becoming financially viable.

With the decision to close the smelter, Alcoa intends to actively seek a buyer for the Anglesea power station and coal mine.

In the meantime we will continue with the process of gaining approval for the mine plan and obtaining the necessary licences to allow the power station to operate and sell power beyond July. Power will still be needed to operate the Point Henry rolling mill, which is to close by the end of the year.

In the weeks ahead we will be investigating the sale process and we commit to keeping the Anglesea community informed at each step.

These are difficult times for our employees, their families, our contractors, suppliers and community partners. At this point I cannot say what the outcome of the review might be, but what I can say is that Alcoa is proud to have been a part of the Anglesea community for 47 years and we are very thankful for the support we have received. If you would like to discuss matters relating to our operations, please call 5263 4200, email angleseaps@alcoa.com.au or come along to our next Community Consultation Network meeting.

Stewart Esdale

We look forward to keeping you informed of any developments as the process becomes clearer.

Stewart Esdale Acting Power Station Manager, Anglesea Power Station & Mine Note: Stewart Esdale, who was previously the Power Station Manager, has returned to the role following Talis Steele’s departure from the business to pursue other interests. Stewart is thrilled to rejoin Alcoa’s Anglesea team and to be working with the local community again.

Community Houses are for Everyone

28

THE NEW YEAR’S DAY REGATTA Many of our readers will have witnessed the rowing regatta which takes place every New Year’s Day on our river – in fact, many of our readers will have rowed in it! While the event is woven into the history of our town, the focus of this article is on the four beautiful boats in which it is raced.

The New Years Day Regatta was born in the late 1880s out of the social engagements of several Geelong and grazier families for whom Anglesea and Aireys Inlet were the favourite holiday spots. The social focus of the time was not the beaches as it is for us today: it was picnic afternoons by the river that included a range of athletic contest. Events such as swimming, diving, tennis, rowing, tug-of-war and “beer chewing” were all the rage for the day and were dances at Jackson’s Hotel often followed in the evenings. It was from this heritage that the New Year’s Day Regatta was established as the highlight of the Anglesea social calendar. Everyone who was anyone attended. The dress was dresses and parasols for the ladies, sports blazers and boater hats (and the odd pith helmet) for the gentlemen and athletic prowess was the currency of the day!

In 1910, the lads of Anglesea (led by the McMillan brothers, Stan and Les) challenged those of Aireys Intel (led by, George, Allen and Robert Noble) for gentlemen and ladies to compete in a series of athletic competitions on New Year’s Day, 1911. Both Anglesea’s challenge and the ac-

NOW FULLY LICENSED

ceptance from the Aireysmen were in writing, were completely irreverent and were signed “under the seal of the Martyred Rooster” (which was a white feather) in red sealing wax. The success of this 1911 regatta in privately-owned boats locked in New Year’s Day as a permanent fixture in the Anglesea social calendar and, while other sports were certainly

engaged, the focus quickly became rowing. It was decided that the Anglesea Recreation and Sports Club (AR&SC) would purchase two racing boats for the occasion and an order was placed with JAS Edwards – Boat Builders of Princes Bridge, Melbourne for the very latest in four-oared rowing technology for seventy six pounds, six shillings and eight pence. They were delivered to the club for the 1913 regatta and have seen glorious action in one hundred New Year’s Day Regattas (with their younger, two-oared sisters who arrived a year later) ever since. The boats have been well maintained by AR&SC volunteers over the years and,

Dine in or Take Away Home Delivery or Pick-up

5263 3563

Shop 1, 63 Great Ocean Road, Anglesea

Services Pty Ltd

Surfcoast Taxation

Accounting, Taxation and Business Advisers 13 Pearl Street P.O. Box 178 Torquay VIC 3228 e:admin@ surftax.com

p:5261 2262

f:5261 6639

PD

w: www.surftax.com.au

Community Houses are for Everyone

29

THE NEW YEAR’S DAY REGATTA

PD

inaugural Bellarine Challenge Cup. In parallel with refurbishing the boats, the club has been re-positioning itself to again be owned by the Anglesea community. As always, anyone is welcome to race and anyone often does as many of the participants have never been in a boat before! Crews

after some intense (but mainly cosmetic!) attention recently, they are in magnificent condition. The club has been told by wooden boats experts that it is unique in the world to have identical boats of this age in this condition and still racing. It has celebrated by re-launch/re-Christening ceremonies for each boat just before the annual regatta with many descendants of the families who started the event or who have had multi-generational involvement in it. They will be a centre-point exhibit at the Wooden Boats Festival of Geelong on March 8 and 9, where they will race for the

*** All Work Guaranteed ***

are now loaded from the Anglesea Visitors Centre jetty which is much more engaging than at the club’s boat shed and both start and finish lines are in full view of riverbank market spectators.

The Regatta has become a key contributor to the carnival atmosphere of New Year’s Day on the Anglesea River and it was great to see Anglesea Cricket Club and Anglesea tradies crews on the water this New Year’s Day. The club invites you to participation in the regatta and would welcome you at the boat shed to see the boats whenever the doors are open Peter Doyle.

Knox Antennas Sales & Installation on the Surfcoast

0418 522 370 for immediate contact with Robert

Antennas for local conditions

* Fully Equipped Mobile Vans

* Qualified Technicians * Digital Ready · Heavy Duty Combination Antennas

ANTENNA TECHNICIANS ASSOCIATION INC

* UHF · VHF Television Antennas * Masthead & Distribution Amplifiers · Kingray * MATV Systems Specialists for Motels, Hotels, Units, Flats * Specialising in Difficult Reception Areas * Three Year Full Warranty * Free Quotes and Advice * Service You Can Trust

 CUSTOM BUILT COMPUTERS ANGLESEA I.T.  ONSITE REPAIRS COMPUTER  UPGRADES CONSULTANT  TROUBLESHOOTING  CUSTOM BUILT COMPUTERS  INTERNET  ONSITE REPAIRS  DATA & SOFTWARE BACKUPS  UPGRADES  VIRUS & SPYWARE REMOVAL  TROUBLESHOOTING   

INTERNET EXCELLENT RATES CALLBACKUPS GARRY DATA & SOFTWARE 52 633 146 REMOVAL or 0428 941 587 VIRUS & SPYWARE EXCELLENT RATES

CALL GARRY 0428 941 587

Community Houses are for Everyone

30

ANGLESEA FOOTBALL AND NETBALL CLUBS Anglesea Football and netball Clubs are looking forward to successful seasons in 2014.

Recruiting in both areas has been encouraging with many new faces in evidence at pre-season training and familiar faces returning to enjoy what we have to offer at Anglesea.

The coaching panels in both football and netball under senior coaches Lucas Murphy, Brooke Connolly and Bethany Dangerfield, have been very active in preparing their charges for an April 5th start to the season. Of particular interest is the high use of the newly fitted-out gym by both netballers and footballers. There is a wonderful atmosphere in the gym of a training night and at other times; it is very satisfying for those who fought long and hard to make the gym a reality, not the least being those at the Anglesea and District Community Bank who ensured success of the project.

Off the field, currently the clubs are seeking a volunteer kitchen manager for the nine Saturday home rounds of 2014. Our full, modern kitchen at the football club building provides excellent working conditions and we require a willing person, or persons, to co-ordinate this kitchen. Responsibilities would include preparation of foods such as salad rolls, sandwiches, hot foods, the rostering of players to assist serving, etc. Hours would be from 9.00am on match day until 4.00pm. A volunteer is sought but remuneration is negotiable if desired.

Should this proposition be of interest please contact the President on 0413747666 , or Secretary on 0438208423.

A very positive aspect of both areas is the development of the large number of juniors breaking down the doors to represent our town and wider coastal region. Under the responsible and skilled encouragement of the coaches of the various age groups and junior section co-ordinators, Peter and Fiona Walters, the juniors are developing fast, thus ensuring and promoting the vision of healthy Anglesea clubs for the future.

On the Thursday prior to our Round 1 home matches against healthy local rival, Modewarre, on Saturday, April 5, our regular and famous Thursday Evening Roasts will begin for season 2014. These are wonderful opportunities to enjoy club atmosphere and a warm welcome is extended to all.

All are also welcomed to our practice matches to be held at Alcoa Oval on Thursday, March 6 against Thomson, Saturday, March 15 against Williamstown CYMS and Saturday, March 22 when the clubs host North Geelong. These will be ideal warm-ups for the big seasons ahead!

Senior players at a recent training session in preparation for the season ahead

MURDER MYSTERY Here is your fourth piece of information…

On the doorstep outside the house Chief Inspector Galbraith finds two unopened bottles of warm milk, and Tuesday’s newspaper, some unopened mail, and some gift packages The Chief Inspector is immediately able to arrest the murderer.

From the information you’ve been given can you solve the case?

The solution is on page 35

Community Houses are for Everyone

31

SURFCOAST SHIRE Into the New Year and approaching the end of summer we have a few issues to think about in Anglesea. We have the Alcoa Power Station and coal mine up for sale and the associated economic considerations of Alcoa exiting the Geelong region. We also have the fire in the coal mine at Morwell – the known environmental impacts of the power station pale into insignificance when you consider the coal mine fire impacts. It does make one pause to think about a coal mine in a bush fire prone area. It had not been top of my mind before.

So that is still a thought in progress but I have something I want to talk about that is FREE. Costs you zero and can be used everyday from you desk at home, from your lounge room, visited down the street at least weekly or a drive into Torquay or Geelong. The Library. I’m a big fan and I can continually surprise people when I tell them the services they offer.

You already know about the physical books and I’m sure many of you like me now read a lot of e-books on your e-readers.

Well you can borrow e-books from the Library – unfortunately not on the device sold by the South American river people, but on just about all others. They have classes to show you how to do it and you can book a Librarian.

You can read the newspaper on your computer each day, most of the Australian papers and others from around the world – simple to access and make you own clippings without the scissors. Are you interested in family history, or wanting to learn another language, researching for a trip or wanting to access music? Library members can do all of that through the Library website.

If it is the physical you are into then the website gives you access to the catalogue for the all of the Libraries in the Geelong Region and you can order from any of the libraries and collect from the mobile service – books, DVDs and CDs. The Library also runs free events with author talks, public lectures and kids programs through the various branches. Unfortunately that does require a drive but they are well worth the effort.

The only time it will cost you is if they become overdue and you don’t renew – and even then the Library makes it easy by allowing you to do this online. So if you’re not a member join now – it is the last service in the known universe that is FREE. Well maybe.

And my disclaimer is that I am on the Board of the Geelong Regional Library Corporation representing the Surf Coast Shire. So if you have any thoughts, suggestions or complaints email me at msmith@surfcoast.vic.gov.au.

Councillor Margot Smith

OCEAN ROAD PROPERTY MAINTENANCE The COMPLETE HANDYMAN SERVICE

ABN 30 341 340 143

HOME REPAIRS ∙ Prompt reliable service ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙

Locks Security Doors - supply, service & repairs Fly Screens Interior Blinds - Screen Blinds, Hollands, Romans, Slimlines, etc. - supply & repairs Cocky damage Gutter cleaning Tiling Deck renovations Painting ALAN: 0412 367 093 A/H: 5263 3803 Fax: 5263 3304 Community Houses are for Everyone

32

ANGLESEA BOWLING CLUB The Anglesea Bowling Club conducted its Annual Triples for Triers during January this year. The event consists of 5 evenings playing bowls from 6.30–8pm. Church groups, sporting groups and businesses in the town submit teams of 3 people to play in this event.

This year the weather was ideal on all evenings, with warm conditions and very little wind.

Local identity Craig Leeman donates a trophy each year to the player with the most touchers and this was won again by Anthony Hotchin. Winners this year were - in Blue Group Touchers - Wendy Kennedy, Nipper Cameron and Jamie Alderson; in Red Group Moshulu – Warren Heinnen, Darren Hawkins and Peter Caulfield.

Thanks to Len Cockerill and his team, including Sarah Jacobs, Trish Bodman, Alan Fletcher, Graeme Boardman, Gerard Morrison, Lew Wilson and many other club members including President Kaye Kendall. A big thankyou to “Superwoman” Estie Wines and her team, who prepared the supper each week.

Our sponsors Anglesea & District Community Bank – Manager Shane Madden and staff Mel Armstrong, Kim Schwarze and Dean Hackwill – thanks for your continuing financial support. It is a big help in the running of the Bowling Club in Anglesea. A presentation was made to Lenny Cockerill for the effort he puts in each year.

Rick Sheehan

Trish Bodman and Friend

The Touchers with Piggy Moshulu with Dean Hackwill

Community Houses are for Everyone

Len Cockerill & his talented staff

33

COMMUNITY BILLBOARD A free community service, 52 63 2116

ANGLESEA ART SHOW INC.

ANGLESEA RIVERBANK MARKET

28th Annual Art & Craft Show

(including Community Food Stall)

Variety of paintings from talented local artists exhibited, also quality crafts All items for sale. Devonshire teas available

Sunday 20 April 9.00am - 4.00pm Organised by the

Awards for best paintings of the show presented on opening night.

Opening Night

Anglesea & District Community House Phone 5263 2116

Friday 6 June at 7.30pm

Drinks, nibbles, and a chance of winning an original painting Saturday 7 June & Sunday 8 June - 10.00am - 5.00pm Monday 9 June - 10.00am - 3.30pm

Wednesday 25th April 68th ANZAC Day Service

Admission $3 daily

Assemble 9.00am at

ANGLESEA MEMORIAL HALL

Crn. Noble Street & Great Ocean Road.

ENQUIRIES Pat 0418 179554

Step off at 9.15am (no dogs please) Wreath Laying Ceremony at RSL Hall,

CANCER COUNCIL

30 Murray St.

AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST MORNING TEA

Refreshments to follow

Anglesea Bowling Club

Everyone welcome including children

Friday 9th May 10.30 — 12.30 $10 donation

LEST WE FORGET

Raffle

All Welcome

*** CLUB DIRECTORY *** Anglesea Community Vegetable Garden CFA Winsome Coutts Terry McKnight 0413 946 343 0447 635131 Aireys Inlet & District Association Anne Porter Cricket Club, Anglesea 5289 6754 Mark Stoneham ANGAIR 5263 1085 (office) angair@pipeline.com.au Art House (Surf Coast) Pat McKenzie 0418 179554 Bowling Club, Anglesea Office 5263 1229

0419 591745 Family History Group Pat Hughes 5289 6686 Football Club, Anglesea Ian Poulton 0438 208 423 Golf Club, Anglesea 5263 1582

Cancer Council, Surf Coast Margo Davey 5263 3276

Historical Society Bruce Bodman 5263 1249

Community Garden 3231 Aireys Inlet Terrence Hoffmann 0438 533 346

Las Lomas School Committee Simon Clark 5263 1812

Lions Club of Anglesea Ken Mollison 5263 1134

Probus (Surf Coast) Barbara Morrissy (President) 5263 1304

Lioness Club of Anglesea Dawn Newton 0428 632206

Red Cross, Aireys Inlet/Anglesea Barbara Morrissy 5263 1304

Men’s Shed Bob Dwyer 5263 3004

RSL Angie Marchment 5263 3494

Motor Yacht Club, Anglesea John O’Connor 0408 305 617

Senior Citizens John Mulder 5263 2007

Netball Club, Anglesea Megan Lourey O402 475 299

Surf Life Saving Club, Anglesea 5263 1107 (office)

Platypus Toy Library Amanda George 0421 791803 Playgroup, Anglesea Jane Mazlin 0418 374 258

Community Houses are for Everyone

To make changes to the details of your organisation telephone us on 5263 2116 or email: admin@anglesea.org.au

34

AIREYS INLET CAMPUS - LORNE P-12 COLLEGE We have twenty fantastic little people who have now become part of the Aireys school community – our Prep class of 2014. They have all settled in beautifully, thanks largely to the great support they get from their Grade 6 buddies. Some of them have shared their thoughts and experiences with us.

For me, school was a bit nerve racking as I was an only child and didn’t really have much of an idea of what it would be like. But it was good because my best friend Tilly, who was one year older than me, had already started school and I had two great buddies, Issie and Brydie. It was great to have buddies to show you around, explain things and give you someone to play with. One of the highlights was definitely doing activities with my buddies, especially Art. Jade—Grade 6 On my first day of school I was a bit nervous, but it was fun with my buddy, Jade. I enjoyed playing outside and colouring.

Some of the things my buddy Jade does for me are helping me if I fall over, and playing with me. My favourite thing so far has been doing Art with Jade.

Sophie—Prep When I first started in Prep I was nervous because school is bigger than kinder and I missed Mummy, Daddy and Harry.

But it was fun running around in the playground, playing with Lego, having lunch and playing with my buddy Jade. Jade helps me if I fall over, and she showed me around on the first day. I like playing with Jade. My favourite bit of school is when we get to do Art with our buddies.

Zara—Prep

“I feel happy. I felt school was good, and happy that I was getting older. When I first got here I was nervous, but happy that I had a different playground to play in. I was sad because I missed home. The best thing we did was playing “Wizards and Lizards”. My buddy Zac helps me when I fall over and he has made me have a great time at school. He got me the bat in cricket and passed the ball to me.

Cooper—Prep

If you have an original mystery (murder or otherwise) that can be outlined in five or six fairly brief pieces of information that provide sufficient clues for the reader to work out the solution (but not too easily), then email it to the Editor NewsAngle at admin@anglesea.org.au

Community Houses are for Everyone

35

AIREYS INLET CAMPUS - LORNE P-12 COLLEGE When I first got to school I was nervous and scared. I missed home and Mum, but after a week I got used to it. The school was so big, older people had to show me around. After that I made friends and started to play some sport. It was soccer. I was goal keeper and I had fun. I played it with all my friends and my buddy. He was a giant and I felt like an ant.

He didn’t play with me much, so I played with my friends. I felt a lot happier then. My buddy left our school, but it didn’t matter because I had made so many friends.

Carlos—Grade 6 When I got to school I liked the activities we did. I liked the work I got and I liked all the friends I made. I liked my classroom and my teacher. I felt a little nervous on the first day, but I got used to it quickly. I missed home and my mum a bit. I felt a bit nervous with my buddy, but just at first. My favourite sport is running. The first sport I played was soccer and that’s why I like running.

Charlie—Prep

My first day of school was really exciting so I was really looking forward to the rest of the year. I met my buddy Tyson and he helped me with playing sport and with my writing. Tyson gave me piggy backs, which was really fun.

Nathan—Grade 6 It was really fun when I started school. I really like the people. My first impression of school was that it’s a lot different to kinder. It didn’t take me long to get used to the school. I liked being there with all my friends. It felt really cool and I had to step out of my comfort zone at first. I’ve enjoyed all of the activities, especially sport. My favourite thing about my first day of school was looking around the new playground, and my first job to do was writing.

Jacob—Prep KID’S CORNER CROSSWORD PUZZLE SOLUTION Across: 1. crop, 4. elm, 5. plow, 8. farm, 9. sit, 10. bag, 12. horse, 14. goose Down: 1. colt, 2. pup, 3. cow, 6. lamb 7. cats, 8. fir, 9. so, 11. goat, 12. hog, 13. eye.

MURDER MYSTERY SOLUTION The newspaper delivery man is the murderer.

The Chief Inspector notices the absence of Wednesday’s, Thursday’s and Friday’s newspapers and realises that the newspaper delivery man would see no point in delivering the paper to a dead man. Had he been innocent and looked through the keyhole as the postman had done, in all likelihood he would have called the police.

Community Houses are for Everyone

36

ANGLESEA SCHOOL In term four of 2013, Anglesea Primary School embarked on a pilot project with the local CFA. CFA Project- Bushfire Awareness This is an exciting innovative project involving the collaboration between the students of Anglesea Primary School, the Anglesea CFA, and Melbourne University. This is a real-life project that will develop over time, and will involve each and every student at our school as they progress through years 4, 5 and 6.

The CFA project will provide the following: An authentic learning experience for students Students gaining knowledge of their local environment (topography, aspect, weather, fuels) and its link to bushfires A strong relationship between the CFA and Anglesea Primary School.

Students teaching their peers and families about Bushfire Safety and Awareness in Anglesea.

A stronger understanding of the threat to them and their community, with regard to bushfires Creating an effective fire plan with their families.

The opportunity for students to be creative in formulating learning experiences around bushfire safety and awareness.

The project will benefit our community and, in time, other communities. The project will be used by the University of Melbourne to build evidence relating to children’s capacity to have an active role in bushfire safety.

Commencement of CFA Project (Term Four, 2013) Year 4 students were introduced to the project and their classroom at the Anglesea CFA . They explored the premises, including the fire trucks, familiarised themselves with a variety of gadgets involved with measuring wind speed and direction, moisture content of debris etc.

(Term One 2014) The students are now in Year 5 and have attended sessions at the CFA that have been facilitated by Jamie Mackenzie and the teachers. The first sessions focussed on “The parts of a fire and what a fire needs to survive”. The second session focussed on “Topography and the effects of topography on fire behaviour”. Future learning sessions are planned fortnightly.

Gemma using the Sky Mate which measures wind velocity. Ayla is making detailed notes.

YMCA Camps have been delivering memorable camping experiences to people of all ages and abilities throughout our 150 years.

YMCA Camping aims to strengthen communities, help build relationships and assist individuals to gain new skills and independence, whilst developing resilience.

Anglesea Recreation Camp offers something for everyone.

We recognise that groups come in all shapes and sizes.

We can accommodate small groups of 15 to large groups of 148 and anything in between. We are flexible in our approach to dietary requirements, program planning and delivery, activities and accessibility to all of our facilities.

Community Houses are for Everyone

37

ANGLESEA SCHOOL The students in Year 4 will commence the project during Term Four and this year’s Yr 5 students will conduct information sessions for the school community later in the year and for the wider community next year.

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation Program Anglesea Primary School is very excited to be accepted into the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation Program.

This year students in Years 4 and 5 will be participating in this program.

The aim of this program is to pleasurably engage and educate children in growing, harvesting, preparing and sharing delicious and healthy food in the belief that these skills and understandings are essential to the development of lifelong joyful and healthy eating habits.

Students will participate in weekly gardening and cooking sessions. In the first session, students were busy weeding the vegetable garden and rebuilding the garden beds preparing them for this year’s planting. New straw, soil, compost and fertilizers were added to garden beds and boxes. Silverbeet, spinach, beetroot, cabbages and lettuce are just some of the seedlings that have been planted by the students. Carrot seeds are being propagated in the greenhouse.

Our worm farms have been moved to a cooler climate……..in the shade of the garden shed! The students have been rebuilding them and creating a happy, new home for our hard working worms...all 3000 of them!

In the first cooking session for 2014, students prepared and cooked Zucchini Bread and Zucchini Slice and a tomato and cucumber salad. They worked on skills such as chopping, grating, slicing, measuring and doubling. Once the food was cooking in the oven, students set up the dining area where they would enjoy sharing the food with their friends and teachers. Table cloths were laid and a bunch of flowers was placed as a centre piece on each table. The principal, Mrs Sandlant, was invited to our very first dining experience. The food was delicious and every last mouthful was enjoyed.

Once we had finished eating we washed our dishes and cleaned up our dining space. We are looking forward to the next cooking session!

Community Houses are for Everyone

38

Anglican Church of the Transfiguration, Anglesea Located on the corner of Main Street and Camp Road (on the hill behind the public telephones) Sunday Service: Holy Communion 9.15am.

Tuesday Service: Eucharist 10.30 am on 3rd Tuesday at Anglesea Aged Care Facility — all welcome Anglesea Ladies Fellowship: Second Wednesday each month, 2.00 pm at Church of Transfiguration Parish Priest: Rev John Webster, Torquay Parish Office 5261 5558

St Christopher’s Catholic Church Located in Camp Road, Anglesea Saturday Evening Mass: 5.30 pm during non-daylight saving time Parish Priest: Fr. Linh Tran Phone 5243 9891

Anglesea Baptist Church Church: Sunday School: Bible Studies: Youth Group:

Anglesea Baptist Church meets at the Uniting Church in Murch Crescent at 10.45 am each Sunday Known as Waves, Sunday School runs during school terms as part of the worship service Are run during the week. For more information contact Pastor James Lewis on 5263 2744 For Years 7 - 12, contact Michael 0411 574 022

Further Information:

Pastor James Lewis can be contacted at Seaside Seconds, 71 Great Ocean Road, Anglesea Phone 5263 2744 Email: info@angleseabaptist.org.au Web page: www.angleseabaptist.org.au

Opportunity Shop:

71 Great Ocean Road, open Monday to Saturday 9.30 am to 4.00 pm Ph 5263 1687

Trinity Uniting Church Church: Sunday morning:

Murch Crescent, near the bridge, and overlooking the Anglesea River Worship is at 9.00 am All welcome Communion service on the second Sunday of each month 2nd & 4th Wednesdays Drop in for cards and scrabble at 11.00am. Bring your own lunch.

4th Wednesday Afternoon Fellowship 1.30pm Bellbrae Worship service 11.00am Sundays Bellbrae Op Shop: Open: Thurs & Fri 10am-4.00pm, Sat 10am-1.00pm Minister: Rev. Helen Robinson 0408 527 521

St Aidan’s Church, Aireys Inlet Anglican Uniting Church: Catholic Mass:

Anglican and Uniting Church combined worship Sunday 10.30am Anglican Contact Rev John Webster 5261 5558 Uniting Church contact Rev Helen Robinson 0408 527 521 6.00 pm Saturday Father Wally Tudor 5237 6782

Combined churches coffee, chat & get-together 10.00am first Friday of the month—ALL WELCOME

Anglesea Combined Churches Services The four Christian churches of Anglesea combine four times a year to share in worship. On Sunday 30 March the churches will combine at 9.15am to celebrate worship together at the Anglican Church of the Transfiguration, corner of Mains Street and Camp Road Anglesea. Everyone is welcome to share in these combined services.

Enquiries 5261 5558

Community Houses are for Everyone

39

LAS LOMAS SCHOOL School in Las Lomas started at the beginning of March. They have a long summer holiday. As we reported in the last issue of NewsAngle our first group of children graduated and will be attending primary school this year. We are now dealing with more than one school so have changed the name of our committee to Las Lomas Schooling Committee. As the children attend school from 8.00am to 1.00pm, the Las Lomas building is available for adults and older children to attend some classes in the afternoons. We will continue to hold fund raisers and seek sponsors to support education in Las Lomas.

We are fortunate to have a trusted young man, Gabriel Ceron, to help the mothers find a suitable primary school for their children. Gabriel has been to the schools further down the hill and assisted the mothers in enrolling their children.

Sponsorship for these children will be providing the money to pay for school registration (a fee charged by the Peruvian government), school uniform, books and pencils etc., bus fares and excursions. Gabriel is known to the mothers and is trusted by them. He will follow the children up, making sure they attend regularly and organising extra tutoring if they need it.

We are hoping we can bring Gabriel out to Australia later this year so we can meet him and he can meet us.

This year we are changing the way we are sponsoring children.

Instead of paying the money direct to the school we will pay it to the mothers each term. They will in turn pay the school as any other parent does. This will give them self respect and

MS

dignity. They have requested that Gabriel organise a Skype session with the committee in Anglesea, so they can meet us and thank us for what we are providing. We have stressed to them that we are just the organisers, but we will pass their thanks on to the sponsors and donors.

The Las Lomas school, built by a team from Anglesea, continues in 2014 for its second year. It has recently had an intake of three year olds to commence their schooling. The school continually improves, obtaining new equipment as money becomes available. We have provided books for their library, sporting equipment and thick pencils suitable for small children.

We have booked the Anglesea Hall and the bush band for Saturday 23 August, so keep that date free for another wonderful Las Lomas celebration night.

Margaret Sheehan AMAZING FACTS A British man changed his name to Tim Pppppppppprice to make it harder for telemarketers to pronounce.

In a 2008 survey, 58% of British teenagers thought that Sherlock Holmes was a real person, while 20% thought that Winston Churchill was not.

Community Houses are for Everyone

40

0400 562 721

WILSON’S

ANGLESEA 0400 562 721

YARD Sustainable plantation eucalyptus—per mtr · Kindling bags · Log splitting service (with operator) · Chimney sweeping service

For hire with operator: · 17.5 mtr Cherry Picker/Travel

Tower · 9 inch Mulcher · 5 mtr Tipper Truck · Professional log splitter

Anglesea

0400 562 721

Community Houses are for Everyone