The Local Issue 54 September 14, 2015

September 14, 2015 Issue 54

Peter Olver revs up the fundraising

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Front cover: The first Cars and Coffee at Lake Daylesford will be held on Sunday, October 4 so organiser Peter Olver is making sure his 1970 Falcon GT HO Phase 2 and his son Matthew’s 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle are ready to shine. Read the full story on page 7.

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McDonald’s, KFC and a shopping mall on youths’ wish lists for Hepburn Shire

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Words: Kevin Childs | Image: Kyle Barnes

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HE voice of youth has spoken and it wants films, a leadership program, workshops, go-kart tracks, heated swimming pools, video games, a music room, band practice rooms…and even a McDonald’s, a KFC and a shopping mall.

About 300 young people responded to the Hepburn Shire Council’s appeal for ideas with so many flooding in from Clunes Primary School they make the historic town seem a young person’s wasteland.

Now the council will talk with those who came up with the five most popular ideas in its OurSay poll to see how plans may become a reality.

Topping the online poll with 270 votes was an idea by one “Bradley Nug” for a movie day to be run by him and a friend. Naturally it would have “…popcorn, drinks, ice-cream, beanbags, the lot and it would be great”. This is done elsewhere, he says, but not locally.

Warming to his theme, he says “…kids could walk down with their parents. The movies I would choose would be Lego Movie, Frozen and Big Hero 6”. Bradley adds that he wants to offer “the best possible experience for the participators with luxury seats…”. In the manner of politicians, he repeats his request for beanbags.

Not far behind, with 242 votes, Will A came up with a structured leadership program that runs over seven two-hour sessions (one session per week for seven weeks).

“This program would be open to any young person within the community and will be deemed a safe space for participants to be their true selves, without judgement.”

The workshops would be designed to challenge participants and require them to push themselves out of their comfort zones, leading to personal development and a boost in confidence.

“This program will assist individuals in identifying their own values, passions and personal narratives and how to apply them to have an impact on issues within our society.

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“This safe space will allow individuals to share personal stories, ideas and talents that otherwise they may have not.”

Will’s after a $1000 grant to ensure the program is the best possible. “Young people have incredibly powerful voices. This program will help them discover their potential, in which we believe there is no limit!”

Daisy K wants a theatre group for the people of the Hepburn and Daylesford area.

“Many people in this area love live theatre but wouldn’t it be great to be actually be able to do it? We don’t have anything like this in our town and it’s never too late to start one. And it seems pretty convenient that our community movie cinema has a stage, lights, sound and many more things that would be very useful to a community theatre group.”

She sees $1000 going to advertising auditions, tickets, costumes, paint for sets and other theatre needs.

For those like her among the many being home schooled there is no school production. And not having a year level would open leading roles.

Daisy has thought ahead: “When the $1000 runs out, our ticket sales will get us enough money for the next costumes and sets and scripts, it will all work in a loop and get everyone more involved in the community”.

William Skelton kept his idea brief: “A gaming lounge with lots of different video games”.

Community and Economic Development manager Adam McSwain says “we will work through the top five ideas and flesh them out. Most should be able to be brought to life”. For instance, the shire’s libraries might accommodate video games.

As for the fast food joints and shopping mall, some such ideas read like satire but Mr McSwain says they came from younger school students. He says the OurSay program was presented to all Grades 5 and 6 students.

An adult OurSay several years ago produced ideas such as improving the Daylesford Community Park. A better play area and a walking path are among $40,000 worth of work at the park just announced by the council.

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Sculpture park plan for Porcupine Ridge Words: Peter Young | Images: Kyle Barnes

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HREE poodle-related dogs have inadvertently resulted in plans that will see Victoria’s central highlands become home to Australia’s most prestigious commercial sculpture park.

Leading Australian art gallery proprietor/dealer Stuart Purves and partner Kerri Daniell first bought land in Porcupine Ridge Road between Daylesford and Glenlyon so that she could have somewhere for her dogs to bound. That was five years ago.

That purchase followed a Drummond lunch with leading sculptor Jock Clutterbuck which triggered a search looking for a property in the neighbourhood.

Stuart, a second generation proprietor of pace-setting Australian Galleries, which has hosted some 3000 exhibitions of work by Australia’s leading artists at its Melbourne and Sydney galleries since 1956, was not content to simply potter around on their new bush block.

He and Kerri are now developing their 10 acres with a view to showcasing some 100 major sculptures by leading Australian artists.

Their vision includes display of major pieces, a drive lined with another 100 maquette-sized pieces when events are staged at the park, and a flat space like an art gallery without walls. Plans are for the sculpture park to open in the spring of 2016.

Work is well under way, with 32 major pieces already installed.

Stuart sees the location as ideal in more ways than one. The undulating property showcases major scale artworks in an ideal setting. And he has found the region to be uniquely artistic.

“I seem to come across a new local artist every week,” he said.

“There seem to be more artists per acre here than anywhere else in Victoria - the region is artistically head and shoulders above anywhere else.”

Stuart became involved in the gallery his parents set up when he was 20 after stints in advertising, commercial printing and car sales.

A parental kick up the bum about getting serious after six months, along with two to three years of reflective discussions with major Australian artist, Albert Tucker, with whom he developed a close bond, ushered him into a lifelong love affair with both the business and the relationships of elite-level art.

He cites the complexity, culture and creativity of artists as being an intoxicating combination.

“I like the way artists see things - Jeffrey Smart for example has road signs we simply might not otherwise notice,” he said.

Along the way, he has developed close relationships with a long list of major talents, such as Jeffrey Smart, with whom he worked for 33 years; Brett Whiteley, a life-altering relationship; and sculptor Inge King, still active as she approaches her 100th birthday, to name but a few.

He sees the death of Jeffrey Smart as the end of an era, noting that the current generation of artists, and the galleries that give them a place to showcase their works, need to be internet professionals as well as being on top of the historic skills of the art world.

“At Australian Galleries, we need our exhibition galleries, a stock gallery which is currently undergoing major development and renovation, and Kerri is working on a quantum-leap development of our website which will become a virtual gallery without walls,” he said.

Stuart recently presented a Pub Conversations discussion at Trentham’s Cosmopolitan Hotel which can be seen on YouTube at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=lbUtWU2olzE&feature=share

Photos above: Work by sculptors, left, David Waters, right, Peter D Cole

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Cars and coffee raising money for hospital

Above left, Peter Olver’s 1970 Falcon GT HO Phase 2, right, Peter’s son Matthew’s 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle

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T’S often the simple ideas that work the best.

And Peter Olver has come up with a really simple idea which will not only help the Daylesford Hospital but see a new event on the region’s calendar – Cars and Coffee at the Lake.

Peter, who just happens to have a 1970 Falcon GT HO Phase 2 – we’re talking about the one that won at Bathurst in 1970 - came up with the idea after seeing similar events in America and at other Australian towns.

“I just figured, why can’t we do it here. There are lots of cars in this region and people have them in their sheds and need a reason to get them out.

“So I went up to the hospital and spoke to Erryn Stephens who’s in charge of fundraising and she said ‘fantastic’ and we got the stamp of approval.

“Then I went and saw Travis at the Boathouse Café and he was rapt with the idea.

They are going to put on a bit of breakie and coffee.”

The event, which is weather dependent, kicks off on Sunday, October 4 from 7am to 9am and will be held on the first Sunday of each month until Easter.

“It will be a gold coin donation for each car, and some people might give us more, and all proceeds will go to the hospital. We also have some local businesses involved who have offered great items for a raffle as well. So it’s a win-win for everyone.”

And Peter said it was not just cars being invited to take part.

“I guess the key word is interesting vehicle.

“You might have a T Model Ford or a 2015 Mustang, or a light commercial vehicle, or a truck or a bike you think is interesting. We want them all to come along.

“People can talk about their vehicles, or whatever they want to talk about, and the public are welcome too – they might even put a dollar in the bucket.

“It’s about getting vehicles out, socialising, having a cuppa, a bit of breakie and you still have the rest of Sunday free for whatever else happens on that day.

“Judging by the interest I have had I reckon we will fill that carpark.”

Peter’s own interest in cars, and there are many photos of some pretty amazing vehicles in his garage at Eganstown, started when he did his motor mechanic apprenticeship in Daylesford.

He was later the local Holden dealer and admits he has always been involved in “cars, hot rods and street rods – that goes back a long way”.

His current job is driving the school bus on its run out to Smeaton, Kingston and Newlyn – something he has done for the past 24 years.

“It’s great. It leaves the day free for working on cars.”

Details: Peter on 0400 482 427. And see Peter and his cars on the front page of The Local.

Words: Donna Kelly | Images: Kyle Barnes

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Run Joel Run Words: Dan Lonergan | Image: David White

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VER the past few months, at least five days a week around the streets of Kyneton, Joel Bertoncini has been a man on a mission.

It all culminates on October 13 when he starts the long 888.7 kilometre run from Sydney to Kyneton in 15 days.

He aims to finish at St Paul’s Park in Piper Street, Kyneton on October 28 about 3pm, as he tries to raise money to find a cure for that insidious disease, cancer.

The 30-year-old, who works at Woolworths in Kyneton, is doing it for his best mate, Little Pete Connor. His father, Big Pete, died of cancer in his early 60s in 2009.

Big Pete was born in Sydney and that’s why Joel has decided to start his journey in the harbour city.

“He was like my second father and I miss him every day,” Joel says.

To prepare for this gruelling journey, Joel had plenty of training to do and engaged a trainer, Gordon from Flying Start Fitness nine months ago.

“It has been a slow build. I started with 40 kilometres a week and did that for a month and now with the run a month away, I am up to 150 kilometres a week,” he says proudly and adds that his body is in great shape.

“It’s the best my body has ever been and I am getting more excited the closer it gets.”

Joel said he has had his doubters who have been convinced he wouldn’t make it but he knows he will be vindicated when he crosses that finishing line on October 28.

“No matter, how much pain I am in, Big Pete is my inspiration. He changed my life. He got me out of my shell.

“My motto in life now is GSD, get stuff done, and I regret that Big Pete can’t see me now as I have lost 40 kilos since I began preparing for this.”

As the kilometres and training regime have been ramped up, Joel has been running as many as 25 or 30 kilometres a day and at a good clip too. I would know.

I have been lucky enough to brave Kyneton’s terribly cold winter and run with him and learn more about this inspirational and special person. I have been one of many that have jogged with him.

Joel knew he could do this when he ran 50 kilometres in one go around the “Tan” in Melbourne which was just over 13 laps. It took him five hours and seven minutes.

“I felt very emotional for Big Pete after that. It was real then.”

Joel adds that local businesses have been fantastic. He has 38 sponsors and there will be a sportsmen’s night on October 9 with AFL legend David Parkin, himself a cancer survivor, the guest speaker.

“Ten thousand dollars has been raised so far and the plan is to try and raise $200,000 and we hope we get tremendous support from local communities as we pass through their towns during the run.

“I would like to especially thank Swan Hill Woolworths store manager Luke Hadfield as he has been a major factor in getting this done,” Joel said.

Former AFL footballers Luke Livingston and Lance Picioane have also helped out.

Joel has meticulously planned the entire run in regard to how many kilometres he runs each day with the longest day being 78 kilometres from Marulan to Gunning.

The shortest day, although it’s still more than a marathon at 46.8 is from Gundagai to Tarcutta before the rest day.

“I can’t wait for that. I might sleep all day,” Joel says with a wry smile, although it could be mistaken for a pained look on his face considering the miles he has to clock up between now and then.

The last day will be long. It’s 67.5 kilometres from the Broadford Hotel to Piper Street. However, Joel hopes it will be the best.

“Many are planning to join me for that final leg especially the last seven kilometres from Carlsruhe. There will be a little surprise at the end,” he says with a cheeky grin but his lips are sealed.

Joel says the plan is to put all the money into the ongoing campaign of research into cancer cures.

“I will be happy whatever I raise.”

As his motto states Joel Bertoncini is certainly getting stuff done. And Big Pete would be proud – just as proud as everyone in the Central Highlands.

To donate go to www.cancercouncilfundraising.org.au/bigpete

“My motto in life now is GSD, get stuff done, and I regret that Big Pete can’t see me now as I have lost 40 kilos since I began preparing for this.”

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Just sayin’...

With Donna Kelly

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NE of the greatest things about being a journo is the inspiring people you meet.

Of course, the flipside is that you are always talking to amazing people and wondering what you did with your own life, but let’s not go there.

And it’s not always the big picture things that capture my admiration. Take the Casserole Club in Kyneton for example. I don’t know who thought it up, it’s national apparently, but what a simple but great idea for someone to cook a bit extra and give it to someone who doesn’t cook for themselves.

Elizabeth Hartland is offering her diner Deb great home cooking, a friendship in the making and making the community more connected. Love it.

And then you have people like Joel Bertoncini who is running from Sydney to Kyneton to raise money for cancer research. The father of his mate, Little Pete, died from the disease so Joel decided to GSD – get stuff done – and run.

Now you may think “that’s OK for super fit people” but Joel has lost 40 kilograms in the lead up – proving that almost anyone can do anything if they put their heart and soul into the idea.

And proof of that is Peter Olver. He’s starting a Cars and Coffee at Lake Daylesford – all to raise money for the Daylesford Hospital, or “hossy” as he prefers to call it.

Again a simple idea but you need people to put them into action. And Peter has done his research, knocked on the right doors and from the first Sunday in October, vehicle enthusiasts can show off their pride and joy for a gold coin donation.

Finally Noel Beare. A mild-mannered Daylesford postie on a 125cc bike by day, a sidecar racing legend by night. Well, on his time off anyway.

Noel is well on his way to being crowned an Australian champion in the sport which sees him as the “swinger” on the back of a sidecar holding on with a firm grip at speeds of up to 230 kilometres an hour.

And while he’s one of the older swingers in the competition Noel has no interest in taking up the sedate position of driver. Amazing.

Four different people, four different lives. But all ordinary people doing extraordinary things. What an incredible region we live in.

Oh, and all four of these stories are in this edition of The Local. When we started up Kyle asked “what happens if we run out of stories?”. That’s never going to happen. Just sayin’…

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i, my name is Flick and I am a domestic short hair cat who is just seven months old.

I’m a cuddly, sweet girl with an easy-going nature which means I will fit into loads of homes. Why don’t you come to the Castlemaine shelter and you can meet, pat and cuddle all the cats and kittens available to find the one that best suits your lifestyle and personal preference. But obviously, pick me first!

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Open: Monday to Thursday from 10am to 5pm. Friday and Saturday from 10am to 3pm. Phone: 5472 5277.

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The Local - Connecting the Community Reunion

THE Local believes in giving back. So welcome to The Local’s “Connecting the Community” project. Each edition The Local has two free advert spaces to give away to notfor-profit organisations. Just because we can.

So if your group needs a helping hand just email donna@tlnews.com.au If we receive more than two we will use the tried and true “put them in a hat” system but also work a little bit on timing.

There is a reunion in the air!

Past students and teachers who attended the former Holy Cross Convent or St Michael’s Daylesford on or before 1973 are welcome to a get-together from November 13 to 15.

The reunion will include a past boarders’ sleepover in an old dormitory, a tour of the convent, a meet and greet at the Macaroni Factory in Hepburn Springs and a picnic at the Hepburn Mineral Springs.

All events are invite only.

Details: chrissyandre@hotmail. com or www.facebook.com/ groups/1525321437716689/

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News 9

What price a hole-in-one: say $198,000

A fair-sized gum tree had to come down during the work, but trees will be planted during landscaping.

This is only the second dam built in Dr Barrell’s time at the 83-year-old club, RADICALLY different type of hole-in-one looks like achieving a which has about 200 members. drought-proof course and securing the future of the Hepburn Golf Interestingly, it reflects a change in golf. It used to be a winter sport, with water Club. needed only for tees and greens. Now golfers enjoy playing in warmer weather, so the The hole in this case is a $198,000 dam, dug with the aim of helping produce a fairways, too, need to be green and not the once-common brown of summer. better, year-round turf surface, leading to improved playing conditions.

Another aim of the work is to enhance junior golf for Hepburn and Daylesford The year-long project is due to wrap up on September 30 “on time, on budget primary schools, and others. and meeting every milestone with quarterly reporting”, says club captain Dr Jon About a third of the club’s income comes from casual players. The club raised Barrell. $6600 in cash and kind for the work, with $132,000 coming from the State With the fire season approaching it is also good to know that this big dam will Government’s Living Victoria Fund, the project having been approved by the offer more water for the CFA, and a green buffer will help protect Hepburn Springs previous Coalition Government and continued by the Andrews regime, the Premier and Daylesford. Where golf courses were sold for housing in and around Melbourne being a renowned golf fanatic. the threat of fire increased.

The dam is being completed on the cusp of the club’s week-long annual open Extra stormwater harvesting and storage is being installed as well as new irrigation tournament from Saturday, September 19. This is followed by its biggest event, the equipment, while use of wastewater will be extended. Also, an overflow level is aimed Kings Cars Spa Country Ambrose on Friday, October, 23, when a car will be on offer at preventing flooding. for a hole-in-one. Regular visitor Wayne Greaves from Colac recently scored an ace An injection system at the course’s pumping station will mean greater efficiency in using “wetting” agents and new couch grass for two fairways is expected to lead to on the 17th while practising for the tournament.

The chances of the car going off are not overwhelming, however. Of the 10,000 more water conservation. rounds played each year, there are usually four holes-in-one.

A 29-year veteran of the club, Dr Barrell explains how the use of sidewaysgrowing, drought-resistant couch grass will help the course. Take a divot, he says, fill Photo: Greenkeeper Darren McColl and his son Sam, 3, check out the dam it with sand and couch grass regrows in a week or two.

Words: Kevin Childs | Picture: Kyle Barnes

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Breaking bread leads to Kyneton friendship

Words: Kate Taylor | Image: David White

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CUPCAKE shared is a friendship made, for cook Elizabeth Hartland and her diner Deb.

The two have acquired a taste for Casserole Club, a growing nation-wide food exchange program operated locally by Macedon Ranges Shire Council.

In a nutshell, it’s all about getting cooks to make an extra portion of a homemade meal and deliver it to a diner – someone who, due to age or circumstance, would otherwise not be eating home-cooking.

“I saw it on A Current Affair or something like that a few months back and I thought ‘yeah, I can do that I suppose,’ and I did a bit of Googling and found out Kyneton’s the closest one to where I live,” Elizabeth explained.

It didn’t take much to egg Elizabeth on - after having a police check done, it was just one written test, a chat with Macedon Ranges Shire Council, and Elizabeth was ready to go.

“I got in contact with one person who I see every week now. I just go each week and see my lady and take her a meal and sometimes little cupcakes and things like that - she’s on her own now.”

For Deb, Elizabeth’s diner who is in her 60s, cooking for one proves a challenge.

“I live by myself and I don’t really cook for myself,” Deb admitted.

“I think it’s very good, and I find Elizabeth’s a very good cook, and we’re slowly building a friendship up.”

Elizabeth has been working around Deb’s food allergies – and has learned to cook the food quite well…just to Deb’s tastes.

“I like basic home-style cooking and I like my food well-cooked and I don’t like raw meat like you see with a lot of chefs these days, they cook meat underdone.”

It’s nothing Elizabeth can’t handle – as a mother of four children, now adults, she’s cool as a cucumber when it comes to cooking an extra portion or two.

“I’ve always made lots of meals, and the cakes for school... I’m not really good at cooking small.”

But the standard of home-cooking has improved slightly – not that Elizabeth’s husband has noticed though.

“You do put more thought into it than just throwing a meal on the table,” Elizabeth confessed.

Elizabeth goes so far as to keep notes on what Deb does and doesn’t like – taking her volunteering seriously, but for her, it’s a piece of cake.

“It’s what we should all do - give back to the community.”

So far, more than 200 meals have been shared between 41 local cooks and 21 local diners since the project launched in the shire late last year.

It’s already proven a recipe for success – but more cooks and diners are always welcome.

As for Elizabeth’s cooking?

It may sound cheesy…but it’s made her the apple of Deb’s eye.

“She’s one of the best cupcake makers I’ve ever known. And she makes beautiful soup.”

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Sport 11

Swinging it Words: Donna Kelly Images: Darren at Mann Motorsports

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T’S no easy feat holding onto the side of a sidecar doing speeds of up to 230 kilometres per hour - but Daylesford’s Noel Beare wouldn’t have it any other way.

The 58-year-old said he had always wanted to be the passenger and wouldn’t swap being “the swinger” just centimetres from buildings, lamp posts and telegraph poles for anything.

In June Noel and his son Dwight competed in the tough Isle of Man TT coming in 17th in the first race from a field of 71.

In the second race they came undone on the second lap - hitting a couple of hay bales.

“They wouldn’t let us restart in case there was any damage but it looked OK to us. Later we found the swinger was a little bent so it was probably lucky we stopped there.”

Back home, from October 2 to 4, Noel and driver Mick Alton will compete in the final race of the Australian Sidecar Championship in the Formula 2 Class.

If they finish in the top three, and Noel is quietly confident, they will be crowned the Australian champions.

But there’s no time to rest on their laurels, the pair are off to New Zealand a couple of weeks later to compete in the Barry Sheene Trans Tasman Challenge.

They just happen to be leading that competition as well.

Noel, whose day job is as a postie riding a sensible 125cc motorbike, said while there was no time for a fear factor in holding on to the side-car, for up to one hour at the Isle of Man, he admits it can be “pretty intense”.

“The Isle of Man is on normal roads so it can be especially brutal. There are some savage bumps and the sidecar doesn’t have suspension on outer side.

“So you feel every bump and while the longest race in Australia is 15 minutes, over there one of the races is an hour.

“And you are six inches from walls, lamps, telegraph poles...it’s very unforgiving.”

Noel said while he was one of the older swingers, with many of them swapping the swing for the wheel, he had no plans to bow out.

“Ever since I was a kid I wanted to be the passenger and I have driven but I much prefer to swing. As I have gotten older...well, I would just wuss out as a driver.

“I just like to be on the back. You just have to have total trust in your driver and they need total trust in you too. At those speeds the swinger can have quite an impact on the driving.

“But you just become totally focussed when you are out there. There are techniques to it and you just lock yourself in and stay there.”

LOCAL CONTRACTORS WANTED VICTORIA PARK DAYLESFORD DEVELOPMENT As part of the Victoria Park Community and Sporting Facility Development, Fairbrother Construction are seeking interest from contractors in the following areas: • Structural Steel • Brick Layer (supply & install) • Asphalt • Crushed rock • Cleaner for final clean • Concrete paving • Painting All contractors will be required to comply with commercial regulations.

If you are interested in providing a quote or would like further information please contact Fairbrother Construction Project Manager, Adam Blakiston, on 5443 1411.

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EAR 7 AND 8 students from Daylesford Secondary College, like Connor above, got up close and personal with a host of reptiles when they took part in Gettin’ Dirty.

The day of activities staretd with planting trees with the Friends of Cornish Hill before heading to the Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre to meet with a reptile expert.

The program is funded by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal and the Daylesford and District Community Bank.

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We have some places in most levels Contact Assistant Principal Pam MacdonaldP

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Geelong Businessman, Mark Ward has ownership of the Mill Markets group and brings years of expertise to this amazing concept. The Mill Markets operate three massive venues located in Ballarat, Daylesford and Geelong. With a total of over 12,000 square metres of undercover floor space, (3 acres), treasure hunters have the opportunity to spend many hours browsing and meandering through the eclectic mix of products. There is a fantastic variety of home decor, furniture, records, vintage clothing, books, fine china, glassware, industrial items, jewellery, antiques as well as Australian pottery, homewares, memorabilia, retro fashions and collectables. We also have many stalls selling new products and have gift vouchers for those people who have everything!

All goods are from the 1850’s right through to present day. Mill Markets lease space to hundreds of dealers, which allows small business operators and collectors who otherwise could not afford the overheads of their own shops, to showcase their goods. This equates to a wide and diverse range of products, available and open to the public, seven days a week. Enjoy a wonderful trip down memory lane through hundreds and thousands of items available for purchase at all three locations. With over 500 stall holders over three venues, there is always something for everyone. Travel The Amazing Mill Markets ‘Golden Triangle’ and enjoy quality food and coffee at each. All venues open 7 days 10.00am-6.00pm (excluding Christmas Day).

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ONNECTING the business community is one of the main aims of Daylesford and Hepburn Springs Business and Tourism Association, new chair Kate Buckland, pictured left, says.

Kate, a graphic designer based in Daylesford, said she was looking forward to continuing the great work of the previous committee.

She also paid tribute to former chair Robyne Head who she said had done “an amazing job for many years harnessing the amazing talent, skills and experience within our community”.

“DHSBATA has always had a diverse range of members and the latest committee continues that diversity with people from a variety of industries.

“We have members with experience in a range of businesses and industry from real estate to fashion, accommodation to publishing and wineries to upcycling.

“That gives us even more opportunity to value-add to businesses in the region.”

Kate said the first networking event for the new committee was being held on Wednesday morning, September 16 at Jimmy’s Bar in Daylesford from 8am. Guest speaker is Boaz Herszfeld from Creswick Woollen Mills.

“We have a host of networking functions planned throughout the year – at different venues and times so everyone can attend a few.

“It also all about meeting other local businesses to find out what is available in our own backyard and why we don’t need to head to Ballarat or Melbourne. It’s all right here.

“DHSBATA is very much about shopping locally – and supporting all local businesses. We also have an advocacy role and can take issues to the right people – whether that is local, state or federal levels.

“I would really encourage any local business to come along to the networking morning and also to join DHSBATA by heading to our website and downloading a form.

“The cost is really minimal but being a member opens up many possibilities for every business – whether that is finding a new supplier, finding a better way to do things or just chat with other business owners.

“We really can all support each other. Our motto is Working Together Works.”

Link: www.dhsbata.org.au

PET MICROCHIPPING DAY - 19 SEPTEMBER 2015 Council’s Community Safety team is holding a pet microchipping and registration day on Saturday 19 September 2015.

Microchipping provides a permanent form of identification which can quickly reunite owners with lost or injured pets. From 2007, all dogs and cats registered for the first time with Council, must be microchipped.

What is a microchip?

A microchip is a tiny computer chip the size of a grain of rice, which has a number programmed to it. The chip is inserted under the pet’s skin between the shoulder blades and is a simple procedure.

To identify the animal, a scanner that reads microchips is passed over the pet’s skin. The scanned number can then be checked against a register, to obtain the owner’s contact details.

Microchipping bookings are required. Please contact Julie Breed, Compliance Officer, on 5321 6444 or email jbreed@hepburn.vic.gov.au to secure your appointment.

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$30 per pet microchipped

Where: Council Customer Service, Duke Street Daylesford When: Saturday 19 September 2015, between 9:30am-12:30pm Dogs must be on leash. Cats must be in a carrier.

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Celebrations at Taradale

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ARADALE Primary School is celebrating its 160th anniversary this year. And it’s a story of determination by both parents and the wider community.

In 1855, following the gold rush in Taradale, the population of the town was about 2500 and, not surprisingly, the school was founded.

The early pictures show a surprisingly large student body, looking very serious, in front of a school building that has barely changed. But fast forward 157 years to 2012 and the number of students at the school had dropped to just two - making it the smallest school in the state.

With the risk of closure imminent the community had to make a decision. Did they want a school? The answer was a resounding “yes” and within three years, with tireless work from principal Chris Burgess, parents and the community, the population has grown to 22.

Clearly looking to the future, this year the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program was introduced and with the help of volunteers garden sessions run on Tuesday afternoons and the students cook a communal lunch on Thursday mornings.

Meanwhile a day care and out-of-school hours program are also running with a qualified primary teacher from 7.30am to 5pm four days a week.

The last few months have also seen an extraordinary amount of landscaping of the grounds completed by more dedicated volunteers. Next year will see the creation of two classes, Prep-2 and 3-6 with the implementation of a play based curriculum for the younger students.

To celebrate its anniversary Taradale Primary will present The Swinging Spring Spree! on Saturday, October 17 from 10am to 4pm. The family fun fair will have plenty of activities including face painting, a jumping castle, temporary tattoos, story time, hair spray, badge making and a petting zoo as well as activities for the parents such as a seed swap and pizza oven making demonstration.

There will also be a sausage sizzle, popcorn, twisty potatoes, healthy ice cream, coffee and cake stall, crafts, plants and a producers’ and makers’ market. The money raised from the fair will go towards the creation of a new kitchen and curriculum resources.

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Vintage tractor pull at Metcalfe

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INTAGE tractors from across Victoria will converge on Metcalfe for the annual tractor pull at the recreation reserve on September 20 from 8am.

Along with the competition, which saw Len Girvan competing last year, there are activities for all the family including miniature train rides, a jumping castle and fairy floss. For the adults there are stalls, collector teapots, winery displays, miniature model vehicles, clothing, a silent auction, leatherwork and a vintage car display.

The Metcalfe Woodchop Championship is being held as part of the tractor pull and the number of events have increased this year with plenty of prizes to be won. Come along and enjoy the fun day. Meanwhile, the Metcalfe Holden Museum will also be open along with a swapmeet as part of the event. All proceeds go to community groups in Metcalfe. Entry is $5 per person with children under 12 admitted free. No dogs.

To enter your tractor or the woodchop contact Neil Girvan on 5423 2242.

Stallholders can contact Marg Naish on 0416 024 698.

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OU can find everything you need at weekend markets, from fresh fruit and veg, to handmade jewellery and wares, throughout the Central Highlands and surrounds. Here are just a few.

Daylesford Railway Market – every Sunday Wesley Hill Market - every Saturday Daylesford Farmers’ Market – first Saturday Golden Plains Farmers’ Market – first Saturday Trentham Neighbourhood Centre Market - first Saturday Castlemaine Artists’ Market – first Sunday Kyneton Farmers’ Market - second Saturday Kyneton Rotary Community Market – second Saturday Ballan Farmers’ Market - second Saturday Maldon Market – second Sunday Clunes Farmers’ Market - second Sunday (pictured right) Trentham Farmers’ Market and Makers’ Market – third Saturday Glenlyon Farmers Market – third Saturday Creswick Market – third Saturday Leonards Hill Market - third Saturday Talbot Farmers’ Market – third Sunday Woodend Lions Market - third Sunday Buninyong Village Market – fourth Sunday

The Trentham Farmers Market has joined with Trentham Makers Market

Third Saturday, 9am - 1pm

Trentham Station Sunday Market - fourth Sunday

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Saturday, September 19 9am - 2pm

Petrol, oils, swap & go gas, firewood permits, farm produce / produce store, ice, milk, soft drinks, take-away pies, coffee, confectionery, local honey etc.

Locally Grown Produce, Plants, Sausage Sizzle, Jewellery, Devonshire Teas, Wines, Preserves, Crafts, Collectables & much more...

rusty junk, secondhand books, old wares

STALLS AVAILABLE (No Take Away Food Stalls) Enq/bookings phone 5348 3351 or 5348 6569

TRENTHAM STATION SUNDAY MARKET Victoria Street, Trentham On the fourth Sunday of each month 8.30am - 2.30pm Enquiries/Bookings – Kaye / Leigh 54241466 or Ross 54241509 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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And what shop is complete without great books for cooks and affirmation titles?

So when you next have a little time to spare and are keen for a wander, take the Prepare to shop. opportunity to really discover what High Street has on offer.

Now after a bit of retail therapy what better than being made to feel special with a I like starting at Aesop’s Attic - a family-owned independent bookshop since it bit of pampering. started in 1992 in an attic room in High Street, Kyneton.

Sue Epps started her career in Woodend 27 years ago as an apprentice at Hair Ten years later it expanded and started to stock second hand books along with its new books and then another two years later they moved about 40,000 books to a new Blues followed by senior stylist at Bella. After a stint in London and Sydney working in salons, Sue then moved to Queensland to start her family. Jump forward 20 years shop at 70 High Street, Kyneton. That’s the freeway end.

Aesop’s Attic stocks a full range of books from board books for newborns through and she has come back to her home town of Kyneton and has opened her lifelong dream salon - Studio 48 Hair & Beauty. children’s picture books and novels, young adults, fantasy, adult fiction, biographies, Studio 48 Hair & Beauty is a boutique salon offering a peaceful intimate setting travel, current affairs, sport, educational and all categories of non-fiction.

There’s also a great range of local and imported cards and Aesop’s Attic is the only with a one-on-one service from start to finish.

So if you are looking for a new experience go along and be pampered. You’ll leave local stockist of Freckled Duck products. Oh, there’s also a garden and courtyard for feeling a new person! author and craft events.

After all this retail therapy and pampering, you are bound to be feeling a little And best of all, if they don’t have the book in stock you want, they will get it. hungry. Perfect timing as next up is The Pizza and Wine Club.

That’s real service.

The owners know that life is busy and sometimes you just want to leave the Heading back into the town is David McCoy Computer, Repairs & Sales. Not cooking to someone else. something you need every day – but when you need computer or communication Using only the finest possible ingredients, many sourced locally, The Pizza and help – you want it fast. They offer service in information and communications along Wine Club offers up wonderful pizza, pasta, salads and desserts. with computer repairs, service and sales.

And you can dine in, pick up or take advantage of their home delivery service!

Stick to the same side of the street and you will find Osabah. This is a great And internet ordering is coming too. Wow. homewares shop where you can spend ages checking out Maxwell & Williams, Now everyone knows with our busy lives, you need to take time to look after your KitchenAid, Cuisinart and scarves from Ludhiana in India – we’re talking the same health. And everything you need to know is available at Alter Your Health. place Princess Kate buys her scarves! There’s always something more you need for The qualified health professionals specialise in nutrition, naturopathy and home. building biology creating a shopping destination for lovers of all things healthy.

The Alter Table range is also constantly evolving to include a delicious range of raw and fermented foods, superfoods and foods to suit those with specific dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, dairy free and fructose friendly.

There is a fabulous variety of certified organic culinary and medicinal herbs and spices, fairtrade teas, and the freshest raw nuts, seeds and grains.

And you can look, smell and feel great with the Alter Body range of Australian-made natural skincare, award winning body-care products, a fantastic range CONVEYANCING of herbs, vitamins, minerals and 100 per cent pure BUSINESS SALES and LEASING essential oils.

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40a Victoria St, MACEDON There’s one more stop on this side of High Street (by appointment) before it’s time to cross over and that’s the wonderful Kyneton Florist - a store of wonderful scents and Phone 5426 3500 or 5422 1615 sights, with a great display of floral arrangements, a large selection of giftware, and scented candles and Info@noy.com.au bath bombs.

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Kyneton Shoes 23 High Street, Kyneton 5422 2090

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This is a place to lose yourself for a pleasurable hour to enjoy what’s on offer.

Kyneton Florist caters for all occasions to make them extra special including weddings and birthdays. Pop in and say hi to Michelle or Hannah. And maybe buy some flowers for yourself – just because!

OK, time to cross over the road and take note of Noy Legal.

Again, not something you need every day but when you need them you want to know where to go for exceptional legal services.

Justine Noy advises on a broad range of commercial, property and taxation issues and has particular expertise in the areas of commercial leasing, commercial properties and the sale and purchase of businesses including restaurants.

Meanwhile Peter Thomas manages the legal practice as well as accommodation businesses in Vanuatu and Croatia.

Next stop is Kyneton Shoes. Summer stock is arriving now – with plenty to choose from a huge range of women’s, men’s and children’s shoes.

And everyone knows buying shoes is just plain good for the soul!

Now time for even more pampering.

The Macedon Ranges is fast becoming the place for people to “come up for air” and Irene Thompson has created a premier day spa right in the heart of Kyneton.

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50 High Street, Kyneton | Phone: (03) 5422 7383

Ellenis Day Spa has a large following of “day trip” visitors who travel from Melbourne to enjoy five-star service and world class spa treatments from accredited clinicians.

There are luxurious suites and wet rooms, and Irene is about to start construction on stage two of the spa which includes a yoga and pedicure deck, lush garden terrace and a thermal couples’ plunge pool pavilion complete with an outdoor fireplace.

And owner Irene is always referring guests to other local accommodation, shops, restaurants and wineries. You really can’t beat local knowledge, she says.

Finally, time for more food and what better place than the High Street Bakery?

Their philosophy is simple - fresh, good-old-fashioned Aussie bakery products with friendly service to match.

There’s a wide range of pies with Thai Chicken a popular choice, then there’s pasties and sausage rolls made with delicious flaky pastry, made-to-order sandwiches and rolls using the best Turkish rolls in town and a huge range of cakes and slices.

If you have a sweet tooth then a must-try is the most creamy and satisfying French Vanilla Slice around!

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So if you are a builder, shopfitter, milk supplier or super–smiley shop retailer then we want to speak to you! Get in touch with Fiona at fiona@fergusonplarre.com.au

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VERYONE loves a locals’ deal. Especially a meal deal! So here are the dining establishments to head to for great value and meals.

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

Tuesday Cosy Corner, Hepburn Springs – Curry & Hot Pot Night - $18 Old Hepburn Hotel - Cheap Eats - Nothing over $20

Wednesday Perfect Drop - five courses with a glass of bubbles or beer - $50 Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford – Pot and Parma - $20 Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn – Roast - $17.50 Sault, Sailors Falls – a la carte menu with glass of wine

Thursday Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford – Steak Night - $20 The Plough, Trentham – two courses - $25, three courses - $30 Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville – Thai night Source Dining, Kyneton - main course and glass of wine - $35 The Royal George, Kyneton - main meals $15, kids’ meals $10

Friday

Cosmopolitan Hotel, Trentham – two courses - $25 Cosy Corner, Hepburn Springs – Fish Night - $26.50 with a glass of wine Blackwood Merchant, Blackwood - house-made pizza - $16-22 (Takeaway too) Bellinzona, Hepburn - Two courses and a glass of wine - $35

Sunday Moor Please, Hepburn - pizza + a glass of MP wine or 961 Lebanese beer - $20

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

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

The Blackwood Merchant has Happy Hour on Fridays with local house wines for $4 from 6pm to 7pm.

Raffles Fundraising raffles for local organisations are held on Friday evenings at The Farmers Arms Hotel, Daylesford, Cosmopolitan Hotel, Trentham and the Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn.

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Gig Guide Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn DJ Zolly Gold - Friday, September 18, 9pm Michelle Parsons – Saturday, September 19, 9pm The Offbeats – Sunday, September 20, 5pm-7pm DJ Pancho – Friday, September 25, 9pm DJ Krushh – Saturday, September 26, 9pm Cat & Clint – Sunday, September 27, 5pm-7pm

Perfect Drop, Daylesford SIN Service Industry Night – Monday, September 14, 8.30pm Family Farm – Friday, September 18, 8pm Jennie Brown & Bruce Millar – Saturday, September 19, 7.30pm SIN Service Industry Night – Monday September 21, 8.30pm Jali Buba – Saturday, September 26, 7.30pm SIN Service Industry Night – Monday, September 28, 8.30pm

The Cosmopolitan, Trentham Slim Dime – Sunday, September 20, 1pm Zeebz vs Miss Vitula – Sunday, September 27, 1pm

Daylesford Cidery, Daylesford 40 Thieves – Saturday, September 19, 12.30pm – 4pm The Prayer Babies – Saturday, September 26, 1pm – 4.30pm

The Grande Hotel, Hepburn Springs Liza Minnelli Cabaret – Friday, September 18, 8pm Supergirly – Friday, September 25, 8pm

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New creative menu has arrived with exciting prices and items.

Our new banquet menu starts from $28 per person.

For functions and parties we can create special menus according to customer budget.

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High tea reaches high notes at Bellinzona Words: Donna Kelly | Images: Kyle Barnes

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HERE is always a certain elegance about Bellinzona in Hepburn Springs. Perhaps it’s the steps leading up to the solid front door, maybe the plush carpet as you step inside or the huge crackling fire.

But when you make your way into the Heritage Restaurant for a Bellinzona High Tea - there’s something even more special.

The tables, with crisp white cloths, are laid with pretty bone china plates, tea cups and saucers and glasses ready for some bubbles if you choose the Royal High Tea. And who wouldn’t?

We were greeted by Helen last Saturday and shown to a table overlooking the deck, a lovely water fountain and bushland beyond. Everything was perfectly placed - but there was a feeling that here is a place to sit back and relax for a while.

I ordered a glass of sparkling wine, produced by the Grange Bellinzona company at its Lancefield property, and it was delicious.

Kyle opted for glass of mineral water and then a pot of the English breakfast tea while I chose the chamomile. Both were served in generous pots and were certainly enough to last the meal. My tea consisted of whole chamomile flowers - just lovely.

Then it was on to the food.

Helen brought out our three-tiered high tea plate groaning with savoury goodness and topped with two scones accompanied by jam and cream.

The bottom plate had six ribbon sandwiches with a mixture of breads. Kyle opted firstly for the ham and salad while I chose the salmon and cream cheese. We then both had a salad sandwich and swapped our first choices.

There is something a bit decadent about a beautiful ribbon sandwich - on fresh light bread - with the perfect mixture of flavours. A lovely way to start our afternoon.

Next we tried the spinach and ricotta triangles with a side dish of relish. They were the perfect combination of delicate pastry and flavoursome filling. Yum. Then, with a break for bubbles and tea sipping, it was onto the quiches. One vegetarian and one bacon and onion - and both just delicious.

We were starting to fade but there is no rush here. The idea is to take your time and enjoy each mouthful as you look over the beautifully appointed restaurant and its fabulous surrounds.

I think in summer it would be lovely to be seated out on the deck, under an umbrella, and perhaps stay a little longer into the afternoon.

But right now, it’s time to get sweet.

I broke open my scone and checked with Helen whether jam or cream went on first. She said jam, because it’s easier to spread, which made sense.

(But while it seems a simple thing if you Google “jam or cream first on scones” you will find British Prime Minister David Cameron got into hot water earlier this year for confusing Devonian and Cornish methods for eating a scone. Devon tradition is to put cream on the scone, followed by jam. But the matter is fiercely contested by the Cornish, who do it the other way around. Mmm.) Anyway, for us, it’s on to more sweets - two each of a ginger cake, chocolate mousse, passionfruit tart and mixed berry creme brulee.

And they are fabulous - on the eye and for the palate. The chef obviously enjoys plating up and the flavours are amazing. If I had to choose a favourite it would be the mousse while Kyle “oohed and aahed” his way through the passionfruit tart.

Last Saturday nearly every table was booked, with diners arriving from noon to the last booking at 3pm, and no wonder. This is fabulous food for either a special occasion or just a weekend treat. And the price is right. The Royal High Tea, which includes a glass of bubbles, is $49 per person, while the High Tea is just $39 per person.

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Ms Melen said schedules would be delivered by mail over the next few weeks and were also available by calling 5348 7997.

“So everyone should start cooking, sewing, growing plants, taking photos or doing what you would normally do to get your entries ready.”

Event coordinator Fiona Robson said last year about 30 community groups held stalls, ran activities and provided entertainment.

“There was a fabulous festive feel to the day. This is an excellent opportunity for our community to celebrate what is happening and find out more.”

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REPARATIONS for the second Daylesford Despite the demolition and rebuilding at Vocalist of the Year Mo award Michelle Community Fair are under way.

Victoria Park, the 2015 Daylesford Show is on The event will be held at the Daylesford Nicolle will perform with her quartet at Community Park, at the corner of Stanbridge and Duke Bromley&Co Art Gallery Warehouse in Daylesford track for November 28.

Spokeswoman Sandra Melen said while there would streets, on Sunday, November 15. on Sunday, September 27.

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OR the September shoot Daylesford ran a super sporting event which consisted of a number of pairs and made high scores a little harder.

Col Johns set the course with some interesting targets, with a slow-down hill rabbit and a “damaging” incomer. Of the locals Col was up there, Sqiuzzy Taylor put in a big second round and Sam the happy man performed well. Jody spent more time fixing things than shooting and Jake missed out with no second dividend.

Results AA Grade - 1st James Saliba 86/96, 2nd Frank Vella 86/96, 3rd Col Johns 83/96.

A Grade - 1st Scott O’Brien 87/96, 2nd Glen Phillipson 85/96, 3rd Joe Tombulato 80/96.

B Grade - 1st John Disher 71/96, 2nd Squizzy Taylor 69/96, 3rd Sam Alison 66/96.

C Grade - 1st Steve Raven 61/96, 2nd Ron Stein 59/96.

Ladies - 1st Vicki Johnston 58/96.

Juniors - 1st Christian Crocitti 64/96.

Vets - 1st Ed Magee 82/96, 2nd Nev Johnson 76/96.

Super vets - 1st Keith Cruickshank 80/96.

The next shoot of 75 targets is at the Glenlyon Reserve on October 3.

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HE past few miserably cold weeks of late winter had me, like Bill Murray, wondering if Punxsutawney Phil would ever see his shadow again.

But as I type a hesitant sun is spreading almost warming light through my study window to tell me that spring might have finally arrived.

This lethargic start to the “growing” season brings mixed blessings in that there is still a little time for us to clean up any winter pruning jobs and any cleaning up of weeds before any vigorous growth starts.

On the other hand, the planting of frost-tender plants such as tomatoes should wait until we are sure that warm weather is here to stay.

Spring feeding and pruning of such frost-tender trees and shrubs as citrus should be put on hold until later this month or early October. Everything will make up for lost time then.

In the meantime there are still plenty of spring gardening jobs to keep us busy.

Camellias, rhododendrons and daphne are showing signs of new growth, many have started to flower. They will respond well to a dressing of slow release fertiliser right now. You can use one of the specially blended camellia if you wish.

I usually mix one part of citrus or fruit tree fertiliser with four parts of pellet poultry manure for my flowering shrubs.

News 35 It saves on having too many bags in the garden shed and works a treat. This is also a good blend for the vegetable garden.

Spring flowering bulbs are unfazed by changing weather conditions and will thrive and produce their beautiful spring flowers without any fuss.

And while they will mostly still have some time to go yet, it’s good to remember that once the flowers have finished and before the leaves have completely died off the bulbs enter the most critical phase of their growing year.

This is when they take in as much nutrient to store within their bulb in readiness for next year’s blooms.

So, although the beds may look a little scruffy for the few weeks it takes, leave the foliage on and give the bulbs a good dressing of fertiliser to ensure another bumper crop of blooms next spring.

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Fighting fire a family affair

IGHTING fire is all in the family for CFA volunteer Kate Smith.

Not only is Kate the daughter of a fire-fighter, and third lieutenant for the Trentham Brigade, her husband Brian is the captain and her son Paul, 26, has also followed in the family’s fiery footsteps and joined the brigade.

While Kate may have grown up around the lifestyle of a volunteer, her husband is a veteran with an impressive 45 years of service.

From car accidents to searching for a missing person, Kate has seen a lot in her 12 years with the CFA – but there are still some things that surprise her…such as being called out to a sunrise.

“There was a brilliant sunrise, and we got a call out… someone thought it was a fire,” Kate said. “We all had a bit of a cackle over that one.”

“And once we were called because there was a brilliant white moon and someone thought the glow was a fire.”

Kate wasn’t sent to the Black Saturday bushfires because she didn’t have enough experience at that point, but a crew from Trentham did attend – it’s one of the unknowns that sees life as a CFA volunteer throw up the unexpected.

“It’s a lot of fun, a bit of an adrenaline rush too - and it can be scary at times too.”

A Day in the Life: 9.30am: Meeting with Michelle, the owner of the Trentham Newsagent, who is in cahoots with the brigade for a fundraiser. The resulting Teddy Bears’ Picnic, held at the station complete with face painting and a live band, raises an impressive $4000 with the help of the town chipping in with prizes for the auction.

10.30am: Sitting down to some paperwork as third lieutenant and completing inventories is a stock-standard part of the job. Ordering the fire fighting gear and replacements as needed creates a bit of paperwork.

11am: Members attend Trentham Primary School – complete with breathing apparatus, showing the kids how to ‘stop, drop and roll’. It’s crucial fire safety education for the community, and nowhere near as fun as 12pm: The pager goes off and the brigade is called to a fire. After the rush to the station the annual job of dressing up as Santa and riding the fire truck to the local to get on the fire fighting gear, the crew jumps on the back of the truck and attends a car fire kindergarten. which has been started by batteries in the back of a hybrid ute. Luckily there’s no fuel spilled, so the brigade doesn’t have to do a ‘wash-away’ at the scene but it is responsible for traffic control.

3pm: Helping out with a burn-off to clean up as spring leads into the summer fire season; felling trees, and burning gorse and blackberries that have already been sprayed by the property owner. CFA is anticipating a busy fire season following the dry winter – usually it doesn’t get busy until late January and February, but last year was an exception to the rule and the heat was turned up on the brigade from November.

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ROZEN placentas were part of a fairly big learning curve for Sacred Heart College students last week.

Two year 11 classes visited Kyneton District Health, as part of their VCE Health and Human Development studies, for a very real insight into birth and human development.

Midwife Catherine Prestney had frozen two placentas from babies born at Kyneton Hospital the week before with the father of one of the children being a Sacred Heart alumnus who had studied health subjects back when he was at school. He was very happy to share his baby’s “tree of life” for student learning.

Along with the placentas, a birth video was also a little confronting at first but the students declared the experience “a real eye opener”.

Teacher Mel Bratovic said Catherine and nurse Michelle Clough broke down knowledge into language that the students could understand.

“It was great to have them to prompt students with questions and to have friendly experts lead discussion in one of the major milestones of development.”

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