The Local Issue 33 November 24, 2014

November 24, 2014 Issue 33 Meet designer Victoria Varrasso

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2 About Us

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Front cover: Designer Victoria Varrasso is living her dream. Read her story on page 8.

Photo: Simon Griffiths

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Fabby Road

WITH the help of current and former Vincent Street traders, The Local recreated the famous cover of The Beatles’ Abbey Road album - at the much awaited pedestrian crossing. But perhaps more shabby than fabby...As photographer Kyle Barnes stood on one of the tiles on the raised garden bed, to gain a bit of height, he was forced to leap onto the road as the tile rocked forward. A quick check of other tiles found many were not connected and in danger of falling off. A Hepburn Shire Council staffer, working on a roundabout, was notified. Thanks to, from left, Lyndall Jenkin, Rodney Peacock, Tony Raftes and Alex Pearce.

Shabby Road!

Survey finds few answers from businesses

By Donna Kelly

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EPBURN Shire Council has published the results of a Business Survey – aimed at providing council with a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges being faced by local businesses and how it can better support businesses in the shire.

But just 5.5 per cent of eligible businesses took part.

In July this year, the council used the Australian Business Register to list 3430 current ABN holders in the Hepburn Shire.

The ABN holders were mailed a direct invitation to participate in the survey online. There was also the option for a hard copy to be posted. Of the 3433 invitations sent, 190 valid responses were received. Of the responses received, 21.7 per cent were from Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing, followed by 16.9 per cent from Accommodation and Food Services and 12.2 per cent from Retail Trade.

Most of the responses came from Daylesford 39.6 per cent followed by Creswick 12.8 per cent, Clunes 11.2 per cent, Trentham 6.4 per cent and Hepburn Springs 5.3 per cent. A total of 62.8 per cent came from home based businesses.

Asked what would help build a greater local customer base answers were varied and included: marketing and promoting, signage, support and cooperation from council, access to NBN. Businesses also said they found it hard to find staff.

One comment was “it is increasingly difficult getting staff with experience and retention is low. Staff with skills seem to be on their way out of the industry due to frustrations with serving people and wanting better for their lives.

Consequently, I am left scraping the bottom of the barrel! It is a constant stress!”.

Asked what would make a difference to profitability and viability businesses said they wanted cheaper business costs - for example fuel, utilities, rates, rent and registrations, more customers - particularly locals and midweek, more time/ resources to dedicate to business growth and better access to internet and online resources.

One business owner said they wanted “more frequent transport from Melbourne Southern Cross or Ballan station to Daylesford and Hepburn. Work to get our Spa Region of Australia title back from Cairns. Put more money and infrastructure into the spa and wellness area. Let’s not just rely on the name of Daylesford, it has to have substance”.

A final section for general comments received many ideas from more direct contact from council to lowering permit and approval fees.

Comments included: “More direct contact from council. Not one manager has been near my office, nor introduced themselves. Plain old-fashioned communication. Boot them out of the back offices and out the front on the beat meeting their businesses.”

“Speed up Council red tape and efficiency, particularly in planning and building.”

“New businesses need all the help we can get. Lowering entry fees eg. permits, approvals etc with longer renewal periods would prove how much you care about small businesses. Get real – free seminars/workshops are aplenty everywhere.”

The report said the outcomes of the survey would be used in the strategic development of Council’s Economic Development activities in coming years.

4 Our artists

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The Art of Kevin Smith

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EVIN Smith comes from beachside Melbourne and studied commercial art, printmaking and fine art at the National Gallery School. His brother showed him books about great artists which “lit a spark”. Now he’s launching his own book.

Kevin chatted to The Local’s editor Donna Kelly DK: When did you realise you were an artist?

KS: As a teenager my brother showed me books of Van Gogh and others. It lit a spark then my art teacher at college was a great inspiration. I took it from there.

DK: What do you do?

KS: These days primarily oil paintings but in the past I’ve turned my hand to sculpture, art mirrors, quirky furniture, boxes and photography.

DK: Can anyone be an artist or is it inherent?

KS: Tricky question. I think anyone can do art but to be a good artist it takes a lifetime commitment. You have to have perseverance, trust yourself, make mistakes and follow your own path.

As Miro said, ‘I work like a gardener’.

DK: What prizes have you won?

KS: I only got into art prizes since moving to Daylesford. I’ve won the Swiss Italian Landscape, the Glenlyon Art Prize, the Dip Tin Sculpture Prize and the Trentham Oil Painting, Sculpture and Pastel Prizes.

DK: How did you come to be living in Little Hampton?

KS: About 10 years ago I got the chance to move to Muses Hill in Little Hampton, surrounded by farms and forest, native birds and animals. It’s a constant source of inspiration in every way.

DK: What’s the next exhibition you are part of?

KS: I have a few new pieces in the Little Gallery DK: Anything else you can add? at Trentham Christmas Show, opening on 29th KS: I have been making art since the mid 1960s November. Beyond that I’m exploring galleries for using form, colour, movement and sometimes a show of new larger pieces I’m finishing. function to capture the beauty and wonder in the everyday – making the normal fresh. When it DK: Tell us why we should buy your book. works it’s a wonderful feeling. I hope the book KS: It’s called ‘The Art of Kevin Smith.’ It has captures some of the ride. a great cover, large format, 320 full colour pages, signed, numbered, limited edition and only $50.

It’s a glimpse into my work over the past 50 years.

What’s not to like? I’m launching the book at the Savoia Hotel in Hepburn on Friday, December 5 from 4pm to 6.30pm.

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Summer snake bite advice from Dr Jeff

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T’S that time of year when snakes are around and I’m sure we will all be doing our best to avoid them.

Still, snake bites do happen and it helps to be prepared.

Snake venom spreads by the lymphatic system but can be slowed down. Start by bandaging the bite site then the whole limb – preferably with an elastic bandage, to at least the same pressure as a sprained ankle. Then immobilise the limb with a splint (can be just a piece of wood) to avoid muscle movement . If bitten on the trunk or head just bandage the bite site.

All snake bites require urgent transfer to hospital, so call the ambulance on 000. Not all snakes are equally venomous, but no risk should be taken.

Death from snake bite is rare. Most people receive supportive care and observation in hospital. Sometimes anti-venom will be used. A triumph of science and potentially lifesaving, it unfortunately carries a significant risk of anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction). For this reason it should only be given in a place that has an intensive care unit for back-up.

So in our region, snake bites should go straight to a Ballarat Emergency Department, not to the Urgent Care at Daylesford.

As always, prevention is better than cure. Keep the grass mowed and beware of classic hiding places - like the wood pile or an overgrown section of garden. When bushwalking, wear sturdy footwear and ankle protection. Stay on the lookout and never provoke or confront a snake.

The good news is they are keen to avoid us too.

Tales from the Northern Territory...

During my time doctoring in the NT, snake bites were a real hazard.

One countryman entered the clinic with the snake, well dead after a solid clubbing, draped around his neck. Useful for identification purposes.

A nurse spent a memorable telephone conversation on her desk while a snake moved about the clinic floor, unsure what she would do if her cardiac patient across the room were to deteriorate.

Thankfully, a policeman arrived with gun in hand and order was restored. Shame about the lino.

Equally as problematic though not quite as dangerous is the notorious “stick bite”. Though there are many variants, a classic example might involve a late night wander home through the bush, possibly after a couple of drinks.

There’s a snap of a twig, a sensation of sorts around the ankle, possibly a scratch or two about a fang’s width apart, and the suspicion of some slithering off into the distance. Or was it just the rustling leaves? Tough one to call.

Though everyone fancies themselves as a snake identifier, the treatment is always the same – first aid and rapid transfer to hospital.

Jeff Brownscombe is a local GP and the director of Medical Services at Hepburn Health Service

6 Opinion

Just sayin’...

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by Donna Kelly

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CAN’T believe it’s coming up to the 10-year mark since we moved here.

And I think we are enjoying it now more than ever.

When we first arrived, fresh from Frankston, or Franga, we were quite country newbies – although Kyle grew up in rural New Zealand.

We thought it was a bit quiet at night and wondered why all the bulbs in the street lights had gone out at one time.

We joined every committee we could find and watched in wonder at our very first meat raffle at the Farmers Arms Hotel. How long had all this been going on for…

Then winter came, and cold bleak days with no sun and no warmth, and a need for loads of wood and gas – along with huge electricity bills.

City friends would come to stay, as they do at the start, and say “how romantic, a wood fire”. Really? OK, you go out in the rain and the dark, try and find just one piece of dry wood, then remember you forgot firelighters and kindling, so go back and try and find some twigs and then remember you gave up smoking and don’t have any matches, and then get some paper and light it on the gas stove and run to the fireplace without tripping over an excited dog who thinks it’s a game. No, not that romantic after all.

Oh, and did I mention, we did the dreamy couple falling in love with a place in the country without thinking about quitting old and finding new jobs, selling a house and telling an older mother we would no longer be just around the corner when needed.

“Slowly, move away from that real estate agent window – find work first…” I feel like saying to the other dreamy couples.

But we persevered and in that first year didn’t even think about the possibility of bushfires. Yes, we had the radio on now and again, but nothing ever happened so we became complacent. Until 2009. And then the former managing editor of the local newspaper and the manager of the shire’s information centres were the first to leave the region. (That’s us!)

We drove home to collect the dogs and I asked Kyle what he wanted in a grab bag. “Fresh undies,” was his reply. I like a man of simple needs. And off we drove to Malmsbury and then Kyneton for the night. We thought about bushfires a lot more after that. And we also thought more about the lack of mobile reception for all those whiz bang fire alerts on offer now – but that’s another story.

And then as winters seemed to get colder we escaped a few times. Once to Hervey Bay in Queensland and then to Karratha in Western Australia, and then to Logan in Queensland. Yes, there’s a theme there. Cultural wastelands come to mind…but that could just be me.

But we always returned. We call this region Hotel California – you can check out but you can never leave.

So the years have just kept rolling on and now we watch new people as they wonder at the “frivolity” of The Farmers Arms meat raffle. I had one young bloke, there with his partner, lean over and say “you do know how odd this is, don’t you?”.

“Of course,” I said. “But we like it kind of odd in this region. We like

quirky. And where else do you get this melting pot of people coming together to have a laugh, share a yarn and pay $1 for a raffle ticket for the chance to win a meat tray – even the vegetarians.”

And he couldn’t answer.

Kyle asked, way back at the start of The Local, “what will we do if we run out of stories?”.

But with people so full of creativity, quirk, fun and frivolity – we never will.

And that’s why we are enjoying life more than ever before. Our job is to go and chat to people about their lives. And share it with our readers. And that’s a privilege – but it’s also just plain fun.

So we’re looking forward to the next 10 years after all…

“Last thing I remember, I was Running for the door I had to find the passage back To the place I was before “Relax,” said the night man, “We are programmed to receive.

You can check-out any time you like, But you can never leave!”

Just sayin’...

Courtesy of The Local’s “connecting the community” program

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Camp journey for year 11 students thanks to community groups

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HREE year 11 students from Daylesford Secondary College will head to Lord Somers Camp and Lady Somers Camp on Westernport Bay in January for a week of challenges.

Lotus Hackenberger, Marley Wright and Cameron Ferrier put their hand up for a chance to attend the camps with their $550 fees donated by the Daylesford Rotary Club, the Mt Franklin St George Lodge and Daylesford District Community Bank.

Lord Somers Camp was started in 1929 and runs personal and leadership development programs which benefit the community. The original goal was to introduce young men to their peers from different backgrounds and “promote social cohesion and heal divisions within society”. In 1986 Lady Somers Camp started.

Programs are also held in partnership with Very Special Kids, the Mirabel Foundation and the Sudanese Integrated Learning Program.

Lotus, who has headed off on the weekend to take part in the World Challenge Project in Cambodia, said she was keen to take part in the camp because it offered “mental and physical challenges”.

“I love being challenged and trying new things. Going to new places and meeting new people.”

Marley said he was interested in “a bit of fun” and meeting new people and making himself a better person, while Cameron said he had wanted to attend “for ever” and was looking forward to “a great opportunity to meet new people”.

Mt Franklin St George Lodge spokesman Barry Dowsing said like many charitable organisations, the lodge had a particular interest in young people.

“We have sponsored Lord Somers Camp for quite some time now and it is a marvellous opportunity for young people to advance themselves.

“As they say, they are looking for personal development, to have fun and enjoy learning experiences. We are very happy to support them.”

Rotary’s Ken Gillies said his organisation worked for both international and local communities and had been sponsoring a student to attend the camp for five years.

“It’s something we want to keep doing – along with everything else Rotary does.”

Daylesford District Community Bank manager Steven McKinley said he had been fortunate to attend many extra education courses and training when growing up in New Zealand.

“So from a personal perspective I can see the benefit in helping develop our youth into our community leaders.

“It is a fantastic opportunity and for our bank this is what it is all about – putting back into the community.

“Youth is one of the main focuses of the Community Bank in this town.

We want to build solid foundations for youth development to nurture them along so they can become fantastic leaders and return that investment into our community.”

8 Inspiring

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Bringing beauty to the world through design

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ICTORIA Varrasso started her first design business when she was just 26.

She and brother Jonathan launched Victoria Loftes – with a store in Little Collins Street and a wholesale business around Australia. Her high end evening wear designs were even picked up, in a real coup, by Liberty Department Store in London.

But it was far from her first foray into the design scene.

The one-time teenage goth had worked in every aspect of fashion including retail, wholesale, managing Bettina Liano stores in Melbourne and working for Adele Palmer.

“I had a real passion for fashion and photography – and interior design.”

Her own label saw her working harder than ever – for the next nine years.

“It was a great way to get media, and I worked really hard.

People think fashion is glamourous but it’s really a small business that is a lot of hard work. I was just really tired after those nine years, and our lease was coming to an end, and there was a chance to wind it up. I was really burnt out and it was also a family business so that adds other levels and layers of stress.”

Victoria moved from the centre of Melbourne to Grovedale on the Bellarine Peninsula and had visions of lots of yoga and beach walks. But by the end of just one year she was offered the position of creative director with Mariana Hardwick – and accepted.

“I did that for two years and met my husband but then my life changed. Mum became unwell and had to have heart surgery so the next few years were spent looking after her and I also studied childhood education and development.

“I worked as a private nanny, at a Montessori kindergarten and my husband, Loz, and I tried to start a family but that didn’t come to fruition.”

But the marriage, in 2009 on the Sunday after Black Saturday, sparked an affair of another kind. The couple honeymooned in Daylesford – and fell in love.

“We just loved it. We would come up here at every possible opportunity and knew it was absolutely the right place for us. We talked about having our own orchard, growing our own food…”

The couple, who eventually bought a six-acre block in Eganstown where they are now building, also talked about what sort of store Victoria would open. Which happened in March with Manteau Noir in Vincent Street, Daylesford.

“Manteau Noir and moving here is a combination of all the levels and layers of the things I love. And I am just lucky my husband loves the same things as I do.

“And building our house, which should be finished by April next year, has been an amazing thing to do. Loz is a mechanical engineer but also very creative so it has been wonderful to combine our talents together, my love of interiors and design and space, and his creativity – to create our home. We are very excited.”

Victoria said Manteau Noir was about doing something that was “luxurious but still very approachable and something for the local people who live here like us and want to find special interesting things.”

“I travel once a year, mainly to France, to source new products and the collections I design are more about style than fashion. You see the person not the clothes and it’s different to my previous designs – it’s much more relaxed. I think that’s because I have changed. My clients were professional women, doctors, barristers, high up in the art world. But the quality is still there, making sure the finish is perfect and it was important to me that the garments were made in Australia. We have one dress we design that, since March, we have sold 160 of and are about to recut them again. It’s become a bit of a cult dress. My philosophy with the store is ‘buy better, buy less’.”

Along with her new home and business, Victoria has also embraced community life and was one of the mainstays behind the Daylesford Anglican Parish community dinner recently.

“(Father) Jeffrey O’Hare is a personal friend of ours and has been very supportive of our move here.

“I said to him if you ever need a hand…so we all met together and had lots of meetings and just thought it would be something nice to do for the community.

“And the parishioners do a lot of work in the community, keeping the doors of the church open and keeping the 5000 Club happening. So the money we raised will be used to improve the kitchen.

“And the dinner was really great, it had such a sense of family. It was just about everyone coming together, and we are all unique and different, but I think we all feel blessed to be in such a wonderful place with such a wonderful sense of community. It’s like a dream.

“My own aspirations are very humble. All I can offer the world is trying to be kind and trying to make things more beautiful. And I feel grateful for what we have and that we can live here in such a peaceful community.

“I love it – it’s beautiful.”

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Play Misty, for me...

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HEN border collie Misty was offered free to a good home, Jono Hurst’s wife and daughter made the decision she was going home with them.

That was 18 months ago and Misty is now a different dog.

“She was obviously a bit mistreated in the past because she was very shy and nervous but in the past year she has become really good,” Jono said.

“She is my full-time companion and follows me absolutely everywhere. I can’t get in the truck without her jumping in with me.”

Jono, who owns gardening business Springmount Gardens, said he believed Misty was about nine years old with a bit of kelpie in her as well.

“She was an ex-farm dog because we have 100 acres as well and breed free range beef and pork. We thought she would be great to help round up the cattle, but she’s scared of them. And of the sheep…and the pigs.

“We just think she is great success story. When we got her she was malnourished, moulting, tremoring, but now, while she’s still not really social, she is just a lovely dog.

“Misty is perfect for us.”

If you have a pet at work, or know a pet at work, let us know and we’ll give them, like Misty, their 15 minutes of fame.

Email donna@tlnews.com.au

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Weekend wanderings

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RENTHAM’S Whole Town Garage Sale is a major fundraiser for the Trentham Neighbourhood Centre. It will be held on Saturday, December 6 from 8am to 2pm with a sausage sizzle and coffee for sale at the Trentham Neighbourhood Centre where maps are also available for $3. Almost 30 garage sales are registered.

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HE inaugural Glenlyon Handmade Xmas Fair will be held at the Glenlyon Hall on Saturday, December 6 from 5pm to 9pm. The fair is part craft market and part farmers market. Stalls are $10 and entry is free. Link: glenlyon.vic.au

HERE’S the solution to the last edition’s crossword. See page 34 for the crossword for Issue 33. All the answers are contained within the pages of The Local! Good luck.

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Students Kaiah and Adam, with university student Fiona Lindsay - and Gus on the computer screen in the background

History coming alive with Anzac research

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AYLESFORD Primary School students are researching their counterparts – all the way back to World War I and with the help of Federation University double degree students.

An honour board at the school, with 217 names on it, prompted the possible Australian first project.

Principal Peter Burke said the school had built a relationship with the Daylesford RSL over the past few years with with member Keith Pyers a regular Anzac Day speaker. Mr Pyers had also spent time researching another former student, Agustiv Kinsman Pearce, known as Gus. Gus, who was born in Lauriston in 1896, was a corporal with the 21st Battalion AIF Signals. He was killed in action on September 21, 1917 in Belgium Mr Burke said he and Mr Pyers had discussed the honour board eventually realising all the names related to World War I but that none of them had any history attached.

“There were 217 names – and we knew nothing about them,” Mr Burke said.

“I mentioned it to Federation University lecturer Jenene Burke and she kindly gave us five of their outstanding double degree students to do research with our grade five and six students. They go out together to the honour board, pick a name, and then start researching. And it has been outstanding. The conversations that happen in here on a daily basis are fantastic.

“And they are compiling a comprehensive document to give to the Daylesford RSL next Anzac Day – for the 100th year anniversary.”

Mr Pyers said he was “so thrilled” the project was happening.

“For the past three years as Anzac Day speaker I have been saying that the honour board could tell lots of stories if it was only researched. And it’s marvellous that is now happening. It’s very, very important local history.”

Mr Pyers said the Daylesford RSL was prepared to publish the history once it was completed. An offer that Mr Burke has accepted.

Calling all

computer geeks!

Meanwhile, all of the students, primary and university, believe they are also gaining personally from the project.

Daylesford Primary School captain Kaiah said it was “really interesting to find out history from here in Daylesford, but it’s also weird relating that to people nowadays as well”.

“They were students here, and we are students, so we are connected but it’s strange.”

Grade 5 student Adam said he was looking forward to working on a soldier’s history.

“I am definitely looking forward to it but personally it’s a bit of a different thing for me. I’m kind of now looking at people here and thinking maybe they would go to a war now. And then in 100 years perhaps some primary school kids would be researching them.

“It’s weird thinking that I am a lot like someone else, with friends just like me, who went to war.”

And the Federation University students are also enjoying the experience.

Fiona Lindsay said she liked being able to engage students in history and watch them enjoy the research.

“They are really gaining a good understanding of Australian history and the first world war. The things we are learning here you just don’t hear about.

“So the history really does come alive.”

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12 A Sparkling Life

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A Sparkling Life (An ongoing column by Marian Sidwell and her recollection of living in Daylesford - and early childhood memories. The first excerpt ran in The Local, Issue 28, September 15, 2014. Back issues at tlnews.com.au) War also played a part in separating families; some for years, some forever. We were lucky. One small branch of our family was eventually found long after World War Two ended. The time lapse did, I believe, draw closer ties to the country in question.

Grandfather was a Norwegian seaman, long gone before I was born. He married in Australia and made his home here for the short time left to him. We were told all his family in Norway had perished during the war.

As a child this far away land held a special fascination for me, then as a young adult it was my Utopia and now, in my mature years, I know it as a mystic land I will never see, but one I know I may still dream about……….

THE MOUNTAINS OF NORWAY Mountains tipped with enchanted frosting Gleaming and beckoning the awe inspired.

Looming skyward the mighty peaks Throw up their arms as though been fired To search for greater, more wondrous heights Amid the thin crisp air.

Majestic, staunch, unconquered, Prouder than the proud, A beauty so undaunted Kissed only by the cloud.

Happily however, nearly 50 years after the war ended, family was found in Norway. Inga, a cousin along the line, who visited, was most interesting. She worked as an interpreter of English, German and French on European coach tours, was an avid map reader and well versed in Australian history. While Norway was preparing for the Winter Olympics, Inga acted as interpreter at the airport for the Government but as the last few planes were landing, Inga was winging her way to Australia.

She was a person who closely observed the realities of Australia. One who was able to look above and beyond the tourist hype and see us as we truly were. Indeed she was a pleasure to have with us and her ability to refresh us in our own country was remarkable.

We stood together one day on a cliff- top overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The sun was warm; she hugged herself with happy content and said, “Oh the sun on my back”.

Drawing by Daylesford artist Brian Nash - art@briannash.com.au

DECLARATION

Fire Danger Period The Chief Officer of CFA will be introducing the Fire Danger Period for all land within the municipalities listed below.

The Fire Danger Period will commence at 0100 hours on the date shown and unless varied by a subsequent declaration, will end at 0100 hours on 1st May 2015.

Municipality

Date of Commencement

CITY OF BALLARAT

24/11/2014

GOLDEN PLAINS SHIRE

24/11/2014

HEPBURN SHIRE

24/11/2014

MOORABOOL SHIRE

24/11/2014

Certain restrictions on the lighting of fires are in force during the Fire Danger Period.

SPRING Hill’s Alvin Clausen has been awarded the Bendigo Inventor Awards’ Inventor of the Year for his Fire Chief Ride-on Fire Trailer.

The trailer is a mobile firefighting machine that detects flames and activates sprinklers. Al, and his wife Di, pictured above, moved to Spring Hill after they lost everything, including good friends, in the Marysville fires in 2009.

The ride-on fire trailer has a tank which can hold 1100 litres of water, a pump, a fire reel and a high pressure hose which is push button controlled.

Information about fire restrictions within the Country Area of Victoria can be obtained from www.cfa.vic.gov.au, your local CFA District Office or Municipal Fire Prevention Officer.

Euan Ferguson AFSM Chief Officer CFA

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LMOST 20 years ago Fiona Harris attended a community course in Brunswick after moving to Melbourne from Sydney.

It was all about aromatherapy and she was “absolutely hooked”.

Fiona opened Daylesford Aromatherapy 15 years ago and in 2008 went to college to become a qualified aromatherapist – which includes massage therapy.

From personal experience, with essential oils solving her “terrible eczema”, she really believes that aromatherapy can enrich lives from just the smell of the oils making people feel good, to helping with skin conditions and state of mind.

“They just help in everyday life. They might help you sleep or ease muscle aches and pains.”

Fiona said at Daylesford Aromatherapy clients were offered an aromatherapy consultation with time taken to chat about any issues and the outcomes.

“Then we use the oils in the massages. Sometimes people will say ‘don’t worry about the oils’ but once they have had their treatment they are just ‘wow, that was amazing’.

Fiona said people just starting out on their aromatherapy journey could begin with just using an oil burner around the home, or come along and have just one treatment to try them out.

Daylesford Holistic Massage Remedial and relaxation massage $75 per hour treatment $100 1.5 hour treatment Phone Richard on 0425 751 293

CHRISTMAS BREAKS & NEW YEAR UPDATES Yoga with Sarah:

- Classes will take a break from Dec 1st and restart back on Jan 20th!

- NEW CLASS: Ashtanga Yoga class (suitable for beginners):

Wednesdays 6 - 7pm

- Special Discount Pass: 10 x class Pass = $110 (offer ends Feb 28th)

Community Yoga:

- Last class for this year: Dec 10th

- Classes will kick off from Feb 4th with some

exciting new programs set to run through the year (stay tuned for more)

Mamashanti Pregnancy Yoga:

- Last 2014 Workshop: Dec 5th - Last class 2014: Dec 16th

Ask about our locals’ discount

- First Class 2015: Jan 13th

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Remembrance Day 2014

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AYLESFORD’S Viydee Gledhill, 11, took home “Miss Showgirl” at the 2014 Kyneton Show for the 8-13 year group. Viydee showed off her style again, for photographer Kyle Barnes, at Lake Daylesford last week.

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Small works on show at Trentham

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ITTLE Gallery in Trentham is holding a Christmas exhibition showcasing small works by 25 local artists working in a diverse range of media.

The exhibition opens on Saturday, November 29 at 5pm and will run until December 29 – open from Friday to Sunday from 11am to 4pm.

Founding gallery member and artist Rose Wilson, pictured right, said it was “wonderful to have emerging artists exhibiting alongside established artists in our Little Gallery”.

Ms Wilson said the Little Gallery was “delighted to have celebrated artists Tim Jones, Daniel Butterworth, Catherine Abel and Dan Flynn” supporting the gallery and exhibiting with new and emerging artists.

“With the range of artists and their individual creativity there will be paintings, prints, photography, sculpture, glass, mosaic and jewellery.

“Little Gallery has been running for two years and has been a very successful artist run space.

“It has generated a lot of support from the local community and visitors to Trentham enjoy seeing the range of work on display.”

Exhibiting artists include Catherine Abel, David Bryant, Daniel Butterworth, Robyn Cary, Ron Davis, Ettore Dipilla, Rhain Dipilla, Lawrence Finn, Dan Flynn, Jackie Gorring, Lara Gray, Frances Harkin, Helga Hart , Tim Jones, Tina Lee, Dianne Longley, Louise Otten, Chris Pearson, Kathryn Portelli, Richard Ryan, Chris Rowe, Kevin Smith, Dee Waterhouse, Rose Wilson, Ruby Wilson Peirce, Ellie Young and Peter Young.

And the exhibition will see two emerging artists exhibit for the first time.

Peter Young who recently retired from the position of publicity general manger of Cricket Australia has reinvented himself with a paintbrush.

And Ruby Wilson Peirce, the daughter of Rose Wilson, is ready to start her art career after finishing year 12.

Little Gallery is at 32 High Street, Trentham.

Merry Christmas from your Local!

Murray to Moyne riders raise $36,461 for Hepburn Health Service

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HE Murray to Moyne team has raised $36,461 for Hepburn Health Service which will be used to buy a new nurse call system.

The money was raised in various ways including a raffle and a major fundraising night with 160 people attending a dinner dance at the Daylesford Town Hall.

One of the highlights of the night was food prepared by the Hepburn Health Service chefs and music by band Hydrosis. Everyone involved volunteered their time.

The team of riders successfully relayed the 520 km from the Murray at Echuca to the Moyne at Port Fairy.

The 2014 team, with seven pictured left, were Jamie Grant, John Jenkin, Mark Chlosey, David Thompson, Erin Richardson, Peter Fell, Dan Richards, Rob Aberdein, Nigel Howard, Ben Stevens, Russel Fischer and Melissa Ballerin.

Support crew were Jimmy Dwyer, Bernie Frith, Paul Thannhauser, Danny Moynihan, Ray Daly, Peter Brereton, Adrian Holmes, Ian Fleischer Noel and Anne Richards.

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Anzac commission for Trentham sculptor

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RENTHAM sculptor Matt Harding has been awarded a $300,000 commission to sculpt “seeds of friendship” Gallipoli’s Lone Pine and the Australian casuarina tree – to commemorate the Anzac centenary.

The granite sculpture will form the Australian Turkish Friendship Memorial in Melbourne’s Kings Domain.

Mr Harding, right, working on another piece, said the work was a symbol of regeneration and vitality and of the living memory and embodiment of hope.

The sculpture also has a filigreed wreath of stainless steel for placing remembrance poppies.

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Copyworx helping business with branding

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AYLESFORD’s Copyworx is being quickly discovered as the “must go to” place for all things copying, printing and branding – all done in a sustainable way with competitive pricing.

Jonathon Hamilton opened the doors to his business in The Rex Arcade in Daylesford eight months ago and quickly realised he needed to expand next door as small businesses turned to him for anything from design and labels, while brides-to-be are loving the personalised invitations on offer.

He has also taken on new staff, locals, including graphic designer John Beveridge who says he has been drawing since he was a young child.

“Lately I have been doing a lot of branding logos for labels. There are a lot of small businesses looking for labels for their product so it has really become a bit of a niche market for us,” John said.

“We specialise in short run labels with no minimum quantities, which means clients don’t need to order huge minimum numbers of 5000 plus that some other suppliers demand.

“They are very high quality, water proof, stick extremely well and the print quality is exceptional.

“They are done on a machine which prints and cuts so we can make them any shape, from rectangles to anything unusual. And they have an air release function under them so you don’t have to worry about bubbles.

“And if it’s for food, they are fine in the fridge or freezer – moisture does not affect them.”

John said he loved working with clients from concept to end design, creating

branding that worked for them.

“I really love being able to create something that brings a client’s idea to life. And walking around the streets seeing their branding in action is really satisfying.”

Also enjoyable is helping engaged couples find the perfect invite for their wedding.

Jonathon said Copyworx had a huge variety of stock, with plenty of beautifully embellished papers and card, and 50 different wedding invitation ideas available.

Couples can also take home a kit and do their own printing if they prefer.

“One of the great benefits here is that people can have the affordable prices of places like Ballarat and Bendigo, without the travel.

“Shopping locally is much more convenient and means you can work with us to perfect your labels or invitations. And there is also that quick turnaround,” he said.

Copyworx is open from Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5.30pm.

“Even if the door is closed people just need to give it a little knock and we can chat about what they need. We really want to show people what we can do.”

Copyworx is at Shop 18, The Rex, 47-53 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 3097 | print@copyworx.com.au

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National Emergency and Service medals for Daylesford Fire Brigade members

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AYLESFORD Fire Brigade members have received National Emergency Medals and service medals.

The National Emergency Medal recognises service to others during nationally significant emergencies.

The 2009 Victorian Bushfires have been declared a nationally significant emergency and members of CFA who rendered service during the specified dates of these fires were eligible for the National Emergency Medal.

This included the Black Saturday fires and the Muskvale fire two weeks later.

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Inaugural Daylesford Community Fair

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HE inaugural Daylesford Community Fair will be held at the Daylesford Community Park this Sunday, November 30 from noon to 3pm.

The event celebrates Social Inclusion Week.

Spokesperson Fiona Robson said the event will celebrate and connect the community through music, food, workshops and activities.

Already 25 community groups have asked to take part.

There will also be stalls selling produce, food and craft along with entertainment, activities and workshops. Mr Ants (aka Anthony Verity), pictured left at the new seat at the food garden will be doing his comic mime routine.

Ms Robson said the fair was an initiative of the Friends of Community Park with the support of Rotary, Daylesford District Community Bank, Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre, Daylesford Community Op Shop, Friends of Cornish Hill, U3A, CFA and RuralAccess.

Daylesford Community Park is at the corner of Stanbridge and Duke streets and has a skatepark, playground, community food garden, accessible toilets, water fountain and paths.

Ms Robson said a masterplan for the park included a shelter and barbecues with the aim to create “a valued community space that encourages fun, creativity, inclusion, social connections and healthy living”.

Link: daylesfordcommunitypark.blogspot.com.au

WW1 MEMORABILIA

The Daylesford & District Historical Society is producing a book of letters written home by local WW1 soldiers, many published in ‘The Advocate’ at the time.

Anyone having items, ie: photos, letters, postcards, diaries, medals, souvenirs and other memorabilia relating to WW1 they are prepared to donate, lend or allow to be photographed or scanned is asked to contact us.

Please phone or email the Daylesford Museum, and you will be contacted.

Phone: 5348 1453 (please leave a message if unattended) Email: history@daylesford.net Museum open weekends 1.30-4.30 100 Vincent St, next to Primary School

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New mayor tree-changed for hermit life...

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ATE Redwood is, by her own admission, a “fixer”.

She is also Hepburn Shire’s latest mayor – voted in by her peers earlier this month.

It’s been an interesting journey for the woman who moved to Daylesford to escape the “fishbowl” of life in Melbourne where she has helped so many through her work in both the government and private sector.

There is also a sense of completing a circle – Kate’s father was born in Daylesford. His earliest memory was of “white people on a green background” so Kate thinks probably near the bowling club.

“His father was the doctor here but after a bit they moved to Ballan and that’s where he grew up.”

And with “as happens in people’s live, you have different things that move you along” Kate herself bought a derelict house in the late 70s in Daylesford.

“I came here to buy a little house on Wombat Hill. Mrs Brown had raised nine children there with a wood stove and no bathroom. And when my family came to stay I heard the story about my father, I never knew he was born here, and I just fell in love with this place.

“My sister said it was because the house smelt of flour and currants and rat poo. And that’s what my country home smelt like, outside Colac.”

But Kate’s life moved on, she had children and there wasn’t the opportunity to spend time in her little cottage.

A career in Melbourne beckoned starting with being bonded for four years with the Victorian Social Welfare Department. She stayed for 10 and by the age of 40 had taken on every job except accountant and head of department.

“There were all sorts of thing I was involved in, which I had never really anticipated, but I when I turned 40 I decided I would either stay in bureaucracy until the age of superannuation – or I would try different things.

“So I left there and initially set up a niche consultancy which nobody else was doing at the time. And I was relatively well known.

“People would ask me to do things – and then there were council elections happening and somebody said ‘why don’t you stand for the City of Melbourne’ so I did.

“And to everybody’s amazement, and my own, I got elected.

“It was 1991, a time when women were being involved in much more than ever before. We had five women councillors when there had only been 4 in the entire 150-year history of the council.

“Elizabeth Proust was the CEO and it was an interesting, reforming time. But despite all of that the Kennett Government was elected and Jeff Kennett set about changing many things. And we were sacked.

“That was a learning experience in itself.”

Kate then offered to work, for free, with the Victorian Council of Social Services for a couple of days a week, but they wanted a director. And she took the role.

“It was a very interesting time. The Kennett government wouldn’t talk to us so instead of spending days in meetings with the government, as you usually would, we did advocacy, and access for services like water and electricity, and lots of stuff you wouldn’t normally get to do.

“So I did that for a bit and then I went to work for the Red Cross. From a membership based organisation on the left, to one on the extreme right.

“It was an organisation that clearly was very successful at the end of World War II but had never reviewed itself. A sort of little world all of its own.

“People wrote you letters saying ‘please do not forget to put my post nominal on any correspondence in the future’.

“So we set up an international humanitarian chair, and the guy who did it, is still there, and subsequently did extraordinary things.”

After another bit, Kate moved on, and stood again for the City of Melbourne, and won. She said while the other councillors had no particular idea what they wanted to do, she did, and set about getting involved in all sorts of areas from the arts to parks and gardens.

“I had a ball.”

But life started to “disintegrate” and her marriage fell apart, her children were off spreading their wings and she “stuffed up” the next council election.

“It was one of those things where I didn’t really have a clue which way to turn.”

Kate stayed in Melbourne for a bit and then took a job in Singapore but returned still lost.

“I knew I had to sell the house and living in Melbourne wasn’t going to be viable so me and the two dogs started a series of camping trips in Victoria.

“I remember setting up the tent one night by the river and seeing the leeches and hoping they wouldn’t come through the tent.”

The trio ended up “by chance” in Daylesford where a house was for sale – and decided to call it home.

But plans for a hermit lifestyle, tending the garden, were short lived.

Kate decided the back of the house needed fixing before it fell down – and found a young bloke who just happened to be with the Daylesford Football Club.

One day he and his mates mentioned the club needed a treasurer and a secretary and Kate thought she could take minutes. Next she was selling raffle tickets then doing the gate at Victoria Park.

Then somebody left a note at her front door saying they needed people to fix up Cornish Hill and Kate put her hand up again.

And with Victoria Park desperately needing new clubrooms, when a potential Hepburn Shire Council candidate fell through, Kate ran for council. And won. And is now the mayor.

And she says while her idea of being a hermit, and avoiding the fishbowl, didn’t work out, that’s just fine.

“I have got to know an awful lot of great people. This is a very tolerant part of the world, very accepting and forgiving.

“And the issues are still important. How people want the street (scape) to be, or meals on wheels, stuff that people should be enabled to fix. And I’m a fixer.”

And while Kate is quick to admit her top three priorities are “Vic Park, Vic Park and Vic Park” she is also aware being mayor is about the entire shire.

So the upcoming election had been a great time to gain funding for a host of facilities from halls to libraries, she said.

“They are the things that support people’s lives. People care more about their libraries and halls than just about anything else.

“They are the places that enable people to come together, to have control over their lives, so they feel they are a part of something.

“The sense of being part of a group is really important to people.” *At the end of our interview, Kate mentions she has done “a few other things” which she has skipped over.

For the record they include: president of Berry Street, three terms as director of State Trustees Limited, three terms as director of Melbourne Health, two terms as an inaugural director of MacKillop Family Services and a term as a director of Walter and Eliza Hall Institute. Kate has also chaired the Community Advisory Committee for Melbourne Health since 2007.

She was a member of the Advisory Board for the Melbourne Juris Doctor – the University of Melbourne Law School’s accelerated law course for six years and a member of the Advisory Board for the Centre for Public Policy, University of Melbourne, for six years. She has served two terms as an elected councillor for the City of Melbourne, chairing two standing committees – Environment Community and Cultural Diversity, and Major Projects. Kate also chaired the Disability Advisory Committee and the Regional Library Board.

So, just a few other things.

“The sense of being part of a group is really important to people.”

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Ways to help wildlife

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HILE the silly season may be drawing close, the huge workload of the Hepburn Wildlife Shelter continues as normal.

But there are plenty of ways to help the animals, and their carers, enjoy a better Christmas. Hepburn Wildlife Shelter calendars, partly sponsored by Bendigo Bank, are available now throughout Daylesford, Hepburn, Trentham, Glenlyon, Creswick and Clunes. The calendars are $20 each.

As well, there is a raffle for a Noah’s Ark set, left, knitted by the Glenlyon Craft Group. Last year a nativity set raised $500. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 and available, along with a peek of the ark set, at the Hepburn Wildlife Shelter Stall on Vincent Street (outside the ANZ Bank) on Monday, November 24 from 9.30am to 1pm and the Daylesford Farmers Market at the Daylesford Primary School oval on Saturday, December 6 from 9am to 1pm.

The raffle will be drawn at a fundraiser and open mic night at The Perfect Drop in Daylesford on Sunday, December 14. To buy tickets outside stall times, or for any queries, call Tiina Alliksaar on 0400 909 286.

Christmas Cheer help

THE Christmas Cheer committee is keen to hear from people who can help with donations for money or unwrapped new or unused toys.

Spokesman Danny Moynihan said while no food was available this year the committee would give out Coles food vouchers plus toys for kids 0-17 years.

People can leave money, which will be mostly given for health care and pension card holders, and toys at the Daylesford District Bendigo Community Bank. Toys can be dropped at the Daylesford Community Health Centre in Jamieson Street and the East St Community Opportunity Shop. There is also a coin money spinner at Coles Daylesford for coin donations. Registrations to take part in Christmas Cheer are now open at the Daylesford Community Health Centre until December 12. Call in or phone 5321 6550.

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Coaching advice

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PORTS Education and Development Australia students travelled from Ballarat to give Daylesford’s Planned Activity Group participants some tennis coaching recently.

The organisation gives students keen on working in sport and recreation the equivalent of a Year 12 VCA. The event was helped with the support of the Daylesford District Community Bank and the Daylesford Lawn Club.

Robbie Carman gets some coaching advice from Montana Labas.

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& A Lions Club for Daylesford – ‘We Serve’

MAKERS MARKET

Two Markets – One location Spring has sprung – The grass is ris – I wonder where the birdies is???

The Town Square in Trendy Trentham The Trentham Farmers Market has joined with Trentham Makers Market

Third Saturday, 9am – 1pm

Are you looking for, Opportunity, Fulfilment and New Experience then ‘Be a Lion’ TRENTHAM STATION SUNDAY MARKET Victoria Street, Trentham On the fourth Sunday of each month 8.30am - 2.30pm Enquiries/Bookings - Gwenda on 5424 1611 or Ross on 5424 1509

Help your community, make a difference, get new skills, be a leader, energise your life.

Meet us: Vincent St. 22 Nov & 13 Dec Contact us: daylesford@lions201v1-4.org.au

A great variety of stalls in and around the beautiful Trentham Station **Permanent carriage stalls open every weekend** Including - Craft in the Carriage, Kaye’s Soaps and Candles, Leigh’s Homemade Preserves, Snax on the Trax & Trentham Olde Worlde Lolly Shoppe Trentham - Always relaxed and refreshing!

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Christmas carols

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RENTHAM’S Christmas Carols in the Park will be held in the Quarry Street Reserve on Friday, December 5 from 6.30pm.

The concert features Alison Walsh, Vanessa Craven, Anthony White, Trentham Primary School and community singing. There will also be a visit from the man himself, Santa. The community event is organised by the Lions Club of Trentham and there will also be a Christmas hamper raffle, song books on loan and LED candles available for free or a donation. Details: 5424 1127.

Support the self-funded Hepburn Wildlife Shelter in caring for injured, orphaned, sick, or distressed wildlife, by volunteering your time, or tax deductable donation.

Payments can be made: by cheque, Pay Pal (www.hepburnwildlifeshelter.org), or by direct debit to: Bendigo Bank BSB 633000 acct: 148119613 .

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HE 11th Annual Newlyn Community Carols will be held at the Newlyn Community Sporting Complex, Midland Highway on Friday, December 5 from 7.45pm.

The evening includes old favourite Christmas songs, the Ballarat Ecumenical Choir, the Daylesford Brass Band, Newlyn Primary School in song and Sally Read’s telling of the Christmas Story. Special guests include recording artists Neil Adam and Judy Turner and Newlyn songwriter and artist Kristen Britten and her children will also perform. There will also be a visit from Santa.

Admission by gold coin donation to support the Newlyn and Dean Country Fire Association.

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AYLESFORD Community Brass Band Carols by Candlelight will be held at the Hepburn Springs Reserve Soundshell on Monday, December 21 from 8.30pm.

Gold coin donation for a carols sheet and a candle. Performances by the Daylesford Community Brass Band, Cool Harmony Choir and the Daylesford Pipe Band. BYO picnic and chairs.

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Monster Trash n Treasure @ Christ Church on the Hill.

Friday and Saturday, November 28 and 29 from 10am Central Springs Rd. Daylesford.

Sausage sizzle, Devonshire Teas.

On sale...furniture,bric a brac, books. toys...new and retro...jewellery, homewares...gifts...

New and old.

Come and See and Buy!

PLANTS ON SALE 10 - 12 am every Thursday morning and first Sunday morning each month at the

Friends of Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens potting area, adjacent to Wombat Hill House

Friends of Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens POBox 267 Daylesford friends @wombathill.org

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Every bloke needs a shed

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YNETON photographer Simon Griffiths is celebrating the iconic Australian shed – with his book aptly named, Shed.

Simon takes readers inside some of Australia’s most intriguing and varied sheds travelling throughout the country finding a mix of all sorts of different sheds.

They include a few ruins such as the Barossa shed in its last stages of decay and workplaces like Greg Stirling’s Real Craftsman’s shed.

There are sheds that store collections including Ilfracombe’s bowerbird Hilton Jackson’s shed, or house obsessions and hobbies like Hobart’s Vespa Girls.

A few are decorative but most are workaday spaces built to serve a purpose.

Some are used for storing things, some for working in, some are old and forgotten but Simon says there is always hope as modern sheds keep being built and people keep inventing new uses for old sheds.

Shed is divided into five sections: A Place to Make and Fix Things, A Place for Growing, A Place to Be, A Place to Keep Things; and A Place of Memories.

When he’s not creating Shed, or his first solo book, Shack, Simon is a leading photographer of food, interiors and gardens.

His photography appears frequently in the major lifestyle magazines and in books including Stephanie Alexander’s Kitchen Garden Companion and Kylie Kwong: My China.

Simon has also worked closely with leading Australian garden designer Paul Bangay on all his books, most recently The Garden at Stonefields.

Do you have an amazing shed? Do you know of someone with an amazing shed?

We would love to feature it in The Local. Just email: kyle@tlnews.com.au

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Matt brings new lease of life to Macaroni Factory

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HERE’S good news in Hepburn Springs.

The Old Macaroni Factory is now open for breakfast and lunch from Wednesday to Sunday – giving more people the chance to enjoy a meal along with the amazing history of the oldest Italian building in Australia.

The man behind the idea, Matt Viola, is the fifth generation to work at the restaurant and museum.

He said one day he was chatting to his mother, Maria Viola, and said he was keen to move back to the region from Melbourne and open up more days.

The Old Macaroni Factory has been a restaurant for the past 11 years, with Maria the cook, but only open for weekends.

“I just thought we could open for breakfast and lunch, with a real traditional Italian menu which you just don’t get here, and more people can experience the cuisine and the history.”

Matt said the Lucinis built their macaroni factory in 1859 creating such an amazing product that they sent it back to Italy to show what they were doing in the colony.

But there were two reasons behind building the factory.

“Pietro moved his business for making the macaroni (the generic Italian term for all pastas) from the shop he operated on the other side of the road we presume because there were hundreds of Italian speakers arriving in town and hence had a captive market for his products.

“But it was also to appease my great-great grandmother who was very upset when told she had to live in a miner’s cottage after living in a huge house overlooking Laggo Maggiore in northern Italy.”

Matt himself is no stranger to restaurants. He has been living in Melbourne, and at one stage had his own café, along with working weekends in Hepburn Springs with his mother. He started in the hospitality industry at the age of just 17.

But he’s also worked as a carpenter – handy when you need to keep an almost 160-year-old building running smoothly. And of course, with a building that age, it also comes with a few ghosts.

“Two of my ancestors died in the building, one upstairs and one in the pasta room, and I have heard a little girl giggling and running around in the front bar. It’s all good.”

Back to the food and breakfast is from Wednesday to Sunday from 8am to 11.30am – with items like bircher muesli ($12), panzerotti ($12), a vegetarian cooked breakfast ($16.90), a banquet breakfast ($19.50) and assorted pastries. There’s also a juice bar.

Lunch is from 11.30am to 3pm. Lunch ideas range from an antipasto platter ($12/$18), pastas ($16.50-$25), focaccias ($11), arancini ($12.50), fritattas ($10) and panzerotti ($12). Oh Matt’s tiramisu ($12) is just one of the desserts which include gelato ($7.50), Italian apple cake ($8.50) to panacotta with berries and cream ($9).

Of course, The Old Macaroni Factory is also open for weekend dinners - and fabulous functions.

And yes, the affordable prices are being noticed by those in the know. The Old Macaroni Factory has won two Cheap Eats awards from The Age. Finally, drinks. While the restaurant is fully licensed, and stocked with many local wines, BYO for wine and champagne is on offer for just $5 corkage per bottle.

The Old Macaroni Factory is at 64 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs. Phone: 0409 585 967 or 5348 4345.

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HE 2014 Golden Plate Awards have seen a host of the region’s restaurants awarded for their expertise.

For the Ballarat/Daylesford regional venue categories the 2014 regional winner was the Argus Dining Room at Hepburn Springs.

The Argus also took home best chef with David Willcocks and restaurant contemporary dining. It was also a finalist in best customer service, best front of house with Tristan Fraser, best local foods and best cellar local wines.

The first judge’s comment started with “whoever said that fine dining is a thing of the past has never been to The Argus Dining Room at Peppers in Hepburn Springs”.

“This is a dining experience like no other and regional Victoria is now the home to one of the most inspired food offers in the state.

“Dishes of creative imagination and international influences are brought to life under the mastery of executive chef David Willcocks whose unique culinary signature is firmly placed on every plate.

“While the food is extraordinary, the value created by being served in such a beautiful environment as this historic gem of a building, lies in the length the Argus team goes to, to ensure a purely memorable and magical experience.

“It’s not often that the Golden Plate judges are lost for words but The Argus does that. Far better to go and see and taste for yourself.

“The Argus is a ‘must’ visit stop, but be careful not to trip on the trail of superlatives dropped by diners as you move through the restaurant.”

Tuesday 25th November 2014 6.30pm onwards

free beer and free food on the evening

The theme for the evening is

“ Heart disease & Prostate cancer” Come along and listen to health Professionals in a relaxed atmosphere

We would like to acknowledge the following businesses for their support:

Djerriwarrh Health Services Shane cook homes Springs medical Centacare Australia Mobile Pathology Ballarat IVF Little Grey Owl counselling

Other awards for the region were: Restaurant contemporary dining

Highly commended - Mercato at Daylesford - Daylesford

Restaurant Relaxed Dining

Winner - Tuki Restaurant – Smeaton

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MOVEMBER FINAL FRIDAY NIGHT RAFFLE AT THE FARMERS ARMS HOTEL, DAYLESFORD Tickets are $5 each and the raffle starts on Friday, November 28 from 6.30pm in the front bar where the “Four Mo Men” will reveal their tatts!

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$150 Voucher Farmers Arms Hotel - Claire & Susanne 1 metre of Sugargum Firewood - value $120 - Ian & Gayle McCarthy 1 metre Firewood - value $80 - Danny Peucker $50 voucher - Daylesford Clothing - Rodney 1-hour treatment - Nature’s Wheel Massage Therapy - value $85 - Paul Walsh 2 metres bush mulch - Central Highlands Garden Supplies - value $100 - Joel & Sonja Fruit and vegie box - Tonna’s - value approx $50 - Danielle Gift pack - Debbie Moses - Pomilli Products - value $120 - Deb and David $100 voucher - Wombat Hill Nursery - Jeff and Donna Meal voucher $100 - Mercato Restaurant - Richard Mee $50 voucher - Wombat Hill House - Allan & Alla Wolf-Tasker Odalisque Candle - Manteau Noir - value $105 - Victoria Meat tray - Spa Meats Bottle bubbly - Farmers Arms Gift hamper - value $200 - Istra Smallgoods Copy of The Never, Um, Ending Story by Molly Meldrum - The Local Painting by local resident Sandy Breen - value $200 6 x bottles of wine, 2012 vintage - Summerfield - value $250

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AYLESFORD’S The Good Food Store has won The Local’s Great Breakfast Off.

Holding their trophy, The Local’s Great Pepper Grinder, aloft, Gary and Shane were delighted with the win.

Their breakfast consisted of French Toast frenchies with berries, maple syrup, ice-cream and cream. Yum. The Facebook competition had the “likes” flying for all six entrants with Daylesford’s Bocconcini coming a close second.

It also resulted in an increase in customers with people making their way to all the venues to “research” the breakfasts on offer.

Congratulations to all those involved - and keep an eye out for The Local’s Great Pasta Off next year.

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Conditions apply - see staff for details Offer ends 07/12/14 Cellarbrations @ foxxy’s our region’s largest local and boutique wine specialists Open every day until late 55 Vincent Street Daylesford Tel: 03 5348 3577

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R E S T A U R A N T

treat yourself at sault!

Experience the taste of Spain with Sault Restaurant’s Spanish head chef Santiago Nine-Fernandez. Now serving tapas on our menu!

locals night

Wednesday is Locals Night! Sault offers their seasonal a la carte menu with a complimentary glass of house red, white or sparkling with any main meal.

High Tea

Enjoy a Christmas party or lunch/dinner with friends or family before Christmas.

Best Wishes for the Festive Season.

We are closed 25 & 26 December and 1 January OPEN FOR DINNER DAILY AND WEEKENDS FOR LUNCH

On Sundays indulge with a glamourous High Tea between 2.30-4.30pm.

Bookings essential, call 5348 6555 to book.

BOOK YOUR TABLE ON (03) 5348 6555 E: jodi@sault.com.au

Merry Christmas

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Town halls favourite venue for Arkie

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RKIE Tracy Williams grew up in the Wimmera and like most people “couldn’t wait to get out”. After moving around she finally found Alice Springs where she stayed over a decade.

And while her “real” career has been mainly in human services and hospitality she fell in love with the guitar in her 20s. Arkie moved to Daylesford this year and took time out to talk to The Local’s music lover Kyle Barnes.

KB: When did you know you were a musician?

AW: I was in my 20s when an old boyfriend taught me a few chords on his acoustic guitar. I was instantly in love...with the guitar. Within a few weeks I was penning my own songs.

KB: What do you play/do?

AW: I write, sing and play guitar. Style wise I cross lots of genres and find defining my sound hard, but there are definitely elements of bluegrass, folk, roots and country.

KB: Who do you perform with?

AW: Solo or with my band The Mudlarks. I love doing both. The lads I play with are fine musicians and we have a lot of fun. Solo gigs are great though, there’s a real honesty in that kind of performance for songwriters I think.

KB: Are you a regular in Hepburn Shire venues?

AW: I played at Words in Winter which was well received. I have played support gigs over the years at The Palais when it was open. At the moment the band and I have a residency in Ballarat at a great music pub, The Eastern.

KB: What’s your favourite venue/venues?

AW: I’d have to say town halls. I toured country Victoria with a bunch of songwriter/performers a few years ago playing tunes in town halls. They are all different, often quite grand even those that seem to be in the middle of nowhere.

KB: Is being a musician hard work or like falling off a log?

AW: It’s both depending on where I’m at on the day. I’d say the hardest part is the same struggle all creative people probably have, finding time to give to your art when you have jobs, families…

KB: What do you think music means to people?

AW: I think it’s connectedness...to times, memories, people, places, events, love, loss…all sorts of things.

KB: What music do you listen to in your spare time?

AW: I have broad tastes but right now I’m enjoying Willie Nelson on vinyl that I bought at The Mill. And my new Nina Simone greatest hits CD.

Welcome to The Farmers Arms Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner The Farmers Arms Daylesford offers the perfect blend of country charm combined with a sophisticated menu, wine list and professional service.

For more information about the pub and also our current menu, please visit our website: www.thefarmersarms .com.au 1 East Street Daylesford ph. 03 5348 2091

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Gig Guide Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn DJ Desperately Seeking – Saturday, November 29, 9pm $5 Luluc Folk – Sunday, November 30, 5pm $15 Shaun Kirk – Friday, December 5, 8pm, $15 Cam Kettle – Saturday, December 6, 9pm, $5 Performance Afternoon Sessions – Sunday, December 7, 3pm, $3

Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford DJ EZC – Saturday, November 29, 8pm-11pm $10 DJ Dusty Stylus – Saturday, December 7, 8pm-11pm, $10 DJ Sass – Saturday, December 13, 8pm-11pm, $10

Glenlyon General Store, Glenlyon The Netherby Brothers, Friday, November 28, 6.30pm-8.30pm Phil and Trudy Edgeley, Friday, December 5, 6.30pm-8.30pm Meryl Leppard & Nicolas Lyon – Saturday, December 6, 3pm5pm

Creswick Market, Creswick Saturday, December 20 - Cyndi Boste 10.30am-1.30pm and busking - Zara & Jack, 9am-11.30am and The Mary Gardens, 11.30am-2pm

Locals’ meal deals Monday

Mercato, Daylesford - main dish & a glass of local wine - $30 The Grande Hotel, Hepburn Springs - two courses and a drink of house wine, beer or bubbles -$38 Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn Springs - parma - $17.50

Tuesday

Cosy Corner, Hepburn Springs - Curry & Hot Pot Night - $18

Wednesday

Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford - Pot and Parma - $20 Sault, Sailors Falls - a la carte menu with glass of wine Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn Springs – roast - $17.50

Thursday

Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford – steak - $20 The Plough, Trentham - two courses - $25, three courses - $30 Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville – Thai night

Friday

Cosmopolitan Hotel, Trentham – two courses - $25 Cosy Corner, Hepburn - Fish - $26.50 with glass of house wine Fundraising raffles for local organisations are held at The Farmers Arms Hotel, Daylesford, Cosmopolitan Hotel, Trentham and Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn Springs.

Happy Hours

Daylesford Bowling Club has Happy Hour ‘n’ a Half from Monday to Thursday from 4.30pm to 6pm.

Perfect Drop in Daylesford also has a happy hour, every day, from 4pm to 6pm with $10 cocktails and $1 oysters.

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Divine ending at Convent’s Bad Habits Cafe

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T’S easy to forget The Convent Gallery has a wonderful café.

You tend to think paintings, sculptures, exhibitions, amazing garden, fantastic shop (think Christmas gifts) – and remember all that’s free for locals to enjoy.

But if you are after a café with great food at reasonable prices, with incredible views and very hospitable staff, then the Bad Habits Café is the place.

We headed there last Monday and were shown to a table in the conservatory area – airy with lots of lovely dappled light.

It was already bustling with couples, ladies who lunch and family groups. But there’s also a peaceful feel of no reason to rush – perhaps that’s because you wend through the lush gardens to the front door.

Our waitress Tynnelle, who had a lovely bubbly personality, brought us menus and talked us through the special for the day – spaghetti loaded with prawns and topped with a spicy chilli oil mix. Yum. Settling on an entrée to share of field mushrooms with goat’s cheese, spinach and caramelised onion ($19.60), I ordered a glass of St Ignatius chardonnay ($8) while Kyle opted for a pot of Irish breakfast tea ($3.90).

The wine was full bodied, the tea, like the Irish – and I am a Kelly - was strong, and the mushrooms were delicious. We had one each, with a lovely flavour combination from the mushrooms, wilted spinach and sweet onion – topped with the goat’s cheese, served with a simple but perfect salad. Oh, there was also a little bread roll which was just right for soaking up the juices.

Deciding on the mains was a little more difficult. Loads to choose from, catering for everyone and all at great price points.

Kyle was very keen on the spaghetti special ($26) but also thought about the peppered beef fillet pie with tomato relish, roast chat potatoes and garden salad ($17) and the pan seared calamari with a Greek salad ($27).

But the special won and was a big hit. Loaded with prawns, just the right amount of chilli and full of flavour – to be wiped up with a bread roll. Hopefully that becomes a staple on the menu because it’s now a favourite.

I ummed and ahhed over the individual roasted vegetable quiche with mango chutney and garden salad ($17.90) and then saw the spinach and ricotta cannelloni with Napoli sauce, parmesan and garden salad ($18.90).

But as our waitress returned to take our order I did the “flip” and decided on the smoked salmon with salad, toasted garlic sourdough and horseradish sauce ($22).

Good decision. It was amazing. So much salmon, the crispy sourdough underneath, salty capers, lettuce, cucumber, red onion slices and a big dollop of horseradish cream. Whoever is in the kitchen - thanks Georgie - knows what they are doing. And again, that simple salad – nothing overpowering but perfect combinations.

We thought we were done but Tynnelle knew otherwise and refused to let us go without sampling the popular lemon and lime cheesecake ($9.90). It was smooth and creamy with a citrus flavour bomb. Just divine.

And I guess, if you are dining at a former convent, the divine moment is the perfect ending.

Words: Donna Kelly Images: Kyle Barnes

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If you said yes then your mattress may be the problem. Waking with aches and pains that disappear once you have a shower often is an indication that your mattress may be past its use by date or simply no longer suitable. In fact the quality lifespan of a mattress is approximately 7 years. Mattresses are designed for comfort, back care and rejuvenating sleep. So now you are thinking maybe you need a new mattress and have some questions about purchasing the ideal mattress for you.

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Q, How often should I buy a new mattress?

A. The quality lifespan of a mattress is approx. 7 years, therefore we recommend replacing your mattress every 7 years.

This is because mattresses are designed for your comfort, back care and quality of sleep, thus every 7 years our bodies will have changed our needs have changed and the mattress will be is wearing.

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A. Your mattress will last longer than 7 years it of course will not be as good as it was, however if you are still comfortable and sleeping well, 7 years is a guide.

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A. This is not really a problem with todays modern mattresses, the springs systems used are designed for differing weights.

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There’s no place like (this) home...

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T’S been a store, a flour mill, a neglected piece of history – but since 1991 it’s been home to Patrice and John O’Shea and their family.

Throssells Mill, in Coomoora – between Daylesford and Glenlyon, has stood the test of time and is thriving as a private residence.

Patrice said the family moved to Daylesford in 1976 but were looking for somewhere bigger because “at the time it looked like my mother needed somewhere to live”.

And while it turned out her mother stayed in her own home until 2006, the O’Sheas bought the mill in 1990 and moved there in 1991.

“It was pretty hilarious – it was just a shell. When flour is milled it is highly combustible, it’s almost at its molecular level, so any kind of spark will set off this huge explosion and most mills are blown up at some time or another – and this mill was no different.”

But while there was just an empty shell for John, a former school teacher, to work on, there was also a miller’s house attached next door.

“Flour mills need four levels, so you can see from the cellar to the roof, but on the other side of the house was the miller’s house, which is like a terrace house, three up and two down. We lived in there until we gradually put the floors back in the mill and moved in here.

“It was us, John and I and our three children, and my mother came to stay with us for a couple of years in 2006. But now it’s just the two of us rattling around – but we have no desire to live anywhere else.”

Patrice said she and John had always lived in old houses with the mill the first to offer running hot water and “an inside loo – that was novel”.

“We were used to having to get things sorted. It took about two years for the build, John did most of the work himself, and he would be the first to say there is an amateur element to much of his work but that was part of the deal.”

Patrice said the biggest challenge of living in the mill was heating which was “better than it was but always an issue”.

“It’s freezing but John and I keep to this side of the house (the mill) and it heats very easily. The other side does keep really cool – and there are no windows on the west side of the building.”

Along with the unusual building there are also 16 acres with six acres of vineyard and “idiosyncratic” garden.

And if you want a look – you’re in luck.

Throssells Mill will be the site of an open garden on December 6 and 7 to raise money for the River Nile Learning Centre.

“For the past eight years John has been involved in the River Nile Learning Centre which began in Footscray, originally by the Anglican Church, but it has grown bigger and away from that.

“It was set up to help disengaged young refugee women, often in their mid to late teens, and often mothers as well – which made it difficult to go to school.

“They were also often rejected by their families – so there were two needs. Over time the centre has grown into a really dynamic organisation with a special interest in refugee and asylum seeker women, most with babies, all young.

“They have developed a VCAL program so the girls get a Year 12 qualification and they also do basic language skills. All of the women are really focused on developing themselves in one way or another.

“The Education Department pays for one and a half teachers but they require a lot more money to help with things like rent and social work with the girls and their families.

“The major problem refugees and asylum seekers have is they are so poor. Especially asylum seekers because they can’t work or study and their benefits have been reduced again. How they actually live is beyond me. We can’t solve that but we can soften it.”

Patrice said the open garden, from 10am to 4pm, would include “food and wine” with the Friends of the Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens, an organisation she is the secretary of, coming along to help out for the day.

“The garden is not by any means a manicured, designed garden. It is highly idiosyncratic but it’s big, and that’s something, and you can get lost in it – but try not to.”

Throssells Mill is at 345 Daylesford-Malmsbury Road, Coomoora and will be open December 6 and 7 from 10am-4pm. Entry is $10.

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All things Celtic take over Daylesford for Highland Gathering

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ARTAN, kilts and bagpipes will be de rigueur in Vincent Street, Daylesford on Saturday, December 6 as the Daylesford Highland Gathering takes over the town.

After a parade, which starts at 9.30, along the main street, the highlanders will gather at Daylesford’s Victoria Park for a celebration of all things Celtic.

A sea of kilts and tartan is set among piping competitions, highland dancing competitions, massed bands and Celtic food tents.

The famous clan village is popular for its Celtic memorabilia displays and the opportunity to look up Celtic roots and become familiar with clan history.

President Keith Pyers said the day was a “spectacular vision and a feast for the senses”.

“For many, the sound of the bagpipes makes the hair stand up on the back of their neck, others may suddenly notice tears on their cheeks.

“This year we are asking locals to support the gathering to continue by coming up to Victoria Park.

“People don’t realise that it offers so much, they think that if they saw the street parade, they have seen it all.

Victoria Park captivates with the ability to conjure up Scotland in Daylesford.”

Also enjoying the day is the Rolls Royce Club with some of the very latest lined up against some of the oldest.

Link: daylesfordhighland.com

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Internet broadcasting for Hepburn radio

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EPBURN Community Radio, now in its start-up phase, plans to commence internet broadcasting during the first half of next year.

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President Pat Harrison said the non-profit broadcasting group was hoping to use the internet broadcasts to gain support for a temporary community broadcasting licence.

“The internet broadcasts will provide our volunteers with a range of broadcasting skills, which we hope to utilise if we successfully obtain a temporary licence to operate as an aspirant community radio station,” she said.

“In the meantime we will be raising funds and looking for premises to commence operations as an internet broadcaster.

“The station will offer a mix of music, local news, information and segments of interest to residents and visitors to Hepburn Shire. Anyone interested in learning about radio and making programs is encouraged to contact us.”

The station is seeking financial support from the business community and aims to raise around $10,000 start-up capital for equipment.

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HIS Harley-Davidson could be the best Christmas present ever - even just finding raffle ticket for it under the tree would be pretty awesome. The Hepburn Football Netball Club is holding its major fundraising drive with the CVO Breakout as the big drawcard. The motorbike is worth $43,995 but raffle tickets are just $100 each. Club president Jason Dooley, pictured below at Daylesford’s Victoria Park, said the raffle would be drawn on Sunday, January 25 at 2pm. For all the details on how to buy a raffle ticket, or a few, turn to page 55.

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