Glenlyon & District News october 2017 no 188

THE GLENLYON

By Margret Lockwood he public toilets outside Glenlyon Hall are second worst in the Shire. Demolish them now!

On 2 October 2017 an email from a Hepburn Shire Council (HSC) representative stated: The major projects team are keen to leave the toilets there until we have a schedule for construction, let me know if there are any issues with that.

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Yes, I have issues with that! I am angry. The HSC major projects team undertook to replace the sub-standard, poorly maintained toilet block beside the Hall by July 2017. These toilets do not meet current legislation. Council processes are a load of crap. Pun intended.

In April 2016 at a meeting with the HSC Executive to discuss management of the hall renovations, the question of whether ours were the third worst toilets in the Shire was raised. A member of the executive said that they'd just demolished a toilet block so we now had the second worst loos. The talk at the time was that HSC loos shire-wide were being assessed with a view to having most of them demolished/renovated because they didn't comply with current legislation and many of them were awful as well.

There are three parts to the Glenlyon project ̶ Hall and Streetscape from RDV funds (Hall managed by GPA, Streetscape by HSC), new toilet block ̶ part of the HSC shire-wide new loo project. Demolition and replacement of the toilet block was always discussed (never in writing) throughout progress meetings regarding the Hall refurbishment work. For example, it was noted at a meeting with a member of the Council major projects team on 23 September 2016 and the "new loos to be installed before next financial year". ie 1 July 2017.

Also: “Council to look at formal contract re new loos ̶ because it wasn't part of the hall renovations.” After a year of procrastinating, on 2 October the Council major projects team changed its mind about dealing with our toilet block concurrent with the Hall works The cost of the new toilets could be $200,000-$250,000 but could have been less if Council had used an appropriate design. A reliable source said that for some reason the CEO got involved in the design process. Initially he wanted to repurpose shipping containers, then he wanted two ambulant toilets and two Universal Access - when two of the latter would have been sufficient meeting the needs of everyone. It is unclear what the thinking is now.

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Sad, neglected and downright filthy, the public toilets mar the lovely restoration of the Glenlyon Hall

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The above is the opinion of Margret Lockwood and does not represent any Glenlyon organisation.

mond, Glenlyon, Porcupine Ridge

I am angry that we will have a beautifully refurbished Hall opening soon, marred by a toilet block which will have to be demolished at some time in the future at greater expense and inconvenience to the rate-payers and public, because contractors will have to return to the Hall vicinity and trample works recently completed.

October 2017

& DISTRICT NEWS

Council Reluctant to “Spend a Penny” Here

Issue No. 188

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Ramblings from the Bramble Patch

Snakes Alive!

next What's in Our Backyard in Glenlyon session is all about T he snakes. It will be held on Sunday morning 5 November. The cost is a gold coin donation. If you plan on coming please ensure that you book beforehand. Full details will be provided on booking. The booking site is https:www.trybooking.com/SKOX For further information contact: landcare@glenlyon.vic.au or telephone Margret 5348 7758

The News is Back at the Hall

Glenlyon & District News box is back outside the Hall. It is now T he located on the south-west corner on the front near the footpath. This is a temporary location until the Streetscape is completed, however it will be installed permanently in the vicinity.

You are reminded that if you have something to say about any local issue, or wish to list your business at very competitive rates email the Editor: glenlyonnews@gmaill.com or telephone Wendy 5348 7792.

This is your local newsletter serving your community so why not have your say now. All reasonable contributions giving the writer’s name will be printed.

Volunteer Call-up Coming Soon

experts in oiling floor boards and washing down (interior) C ommunity walls will be called on during November as we work towards completing the Glenlyon Hall renovations. Most of the work will be done on weekends. If you are able to help please let Joy know on 5348 7542 or events@glenlyon.vic.au

Stallholders Wanted for Xmas Fair

in Hepburn Shire? Do you make, bake, create gorgeous D ogiftsyouandlivegoodies?

Then we’d like to see you selling your products at

the Glenlyon Xmas Fair on Saturday 16 December. No cost to stallholders.

Please call Joy on 5348 7542 or complete this online form https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T2CC9N7

CPR Two weekday sessions of CPR training will be held. The date and time of the first session will be announced soon: the second and other sessions at a later date. These sessions will be free but participants are asked to bring along 2 pillows, one to kneel on and another to fill the printed pillow case used to teach the process.

Popular CFA Officer Transfers

is with a degree of sadness that CFA District 15 advises Operations I tOfficer Malcolm Mackenzie Bruce has been successful with an application

to transfer to District 16. MMB, as he is affectionately known, has been a very popular and effective Operations Officer working the Hepburn Catchment for the past five years. Malcolm distinguished himself at the last Glenlyon Brigade annual dinner by demonstrating his virtuosity on the bagpipes. “Our loss is clearly District 16’s gain”, claim District 15.

new owners of the Scion, T he Harold’s old house across the

road from us, have taken possession. All the usual questions about what are the new neighbours like have an added piquancy because of our involvement with the property.

It was because of the house that I first met Harold. After we were married we lived there for a time, and then Benjamin and Felicity bought it from us as a holiday house. We were all involved with preparing it for sale, so you can imagine my feelings when the first sign of occupancy was for the new owners to start demolishing all the outbuildings.

Next came a bulldozer flattening the pergola I had so carefully painted and most of the garden. I don’t want to watch, but there is a kind of morbid fascination with seeing all the dearly loved and cherished plants being torn callously from their beds that compels me to look.

Harold says not to be silly, that it is nothing to do with us now, but I notice him spending a lot of time tending our front garden from where he can follow the activities while pretending to be doing something else Even Sooty has found a warm spot on the verandah where she spends most of the day watching the comings and goings with the malevolent look only a cat can muster. Only once has she ventured to cross the road and quickly made a hasty retreat when a truck pulled up and a man got out with (oh, horrors) a large dog.

We can only hope the neighbours will be nice quiet people when they finish the work and move in.

Meanwhile, it is the end of an era at Bramble Cottage.

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In the Garden with Murrell

By Murrell Osborne ike all Glenlyon gardeners I am hoping for some substantial October rain. With this hope in mind I have planted seeds of root vegetables such as parsnips, carrots and beetroot but am holding off planting, until later in October, more leafy vegetables like pumpkins and zucchinis.

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The berry bushes all have a healthy green about them so I am hoping for good yields birds permitting

‘The Glenlyon Bus’ Timetable

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eed a ride into town?

For a gold coin donation the Glenlyon ‘bus’ offers you a return trip by car to Daylesford every Friday.

The volunteer driver will pick you up at your door, arriving in Daylesford at 10.30am and departing Daylesford at 1.00pm.

To book your ride, contact Jill Teschendorff: Phone: 5348 7947 or 0448808274 Email: jt.bee@bigpond.com Please book by no later than Thursday to ensure that a ride is available for you.

Be Prepared for Snake Season

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ummer’s coming and so are the snakes. Come down to the Loddon River for a slithery two hours learning to identify snakes and how best to deal with them.

Mike Alexander from Black Snake Productions will run a snake awareness session which reinforces safety with up-to-date knowledge and practical advice to ensure that all attendees leave with an understanding of how to calmly and effectively deal with a potential life-threatening situation if ever one arises. All venomous snakes are safely contained during the session. Qualified first aiders will always attend.

Sunday 5 November Bookings are essential Details of venue and time provided in email on booking at https:www.trybooking.com/SKOX Gold coin donation For more information contact: landcare@glenlyon.vic.au or telephone Margret 5348 7758

Daylesford Field and Game

By Jack Johns n good weather Daylesford ran a 75 target event for the October shoot.

The terrible two, Sam and Jody, set the ground with some different birds thrown including a huge springer which brought most shooters undone, "including the setters". Matt Libbis is still in top form shooting a very good 71 out of 75 on what was not an easy course.

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RESULTS AA Grade A Grade B Grade C Grade Ladies VETS Super VETS Juniors Sub Juniors

1st Matt Libbis 71/75, 2nd John Younger 66/75, 3rd Blake Nankervis 64/75 1st Shayne Wallace 61/75, 2nd R Scriva 60/75, 3rd M Struchbre 58/75 1st P Wentworth 61/75, 2nd Matt Hannah 58/75, 3rd Clive Lorrencini 56/75 1st Ron Stein 42/75, 2nd M Watson 40/75 1st Lyndal McNeil 56/75, 2nd M Hall 45/75 1st Mark Gibbs 62/75, 2nd Col Johns 61/75, 3rd Phil Stowe 58/75 1st Alan Backman 62/75, 2nd Ian Cooke 60/75, 3rd Jack Johns 60/75 1st C Crolici 54/75 1st Wes Quinlan 36/75

Thank you to all involved in helping, setting up, packing up and all that occurs during the day.

Next shoot is 4 November, 75 Targets.

Games to Play in the Country

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he city/country divide is never more obvious than when it comes to digital communication and personal safety. Those who make the decisions give little thought to how they will play out in practice away from their air conditioned offices. Here are a couple of end-of-year exercises to see who passes the rational thinking test.

Let us play join the dots:  Increasing population in urban and city is pushing up house prices  A move to rural and regional areas is being promoted to ease the shortage of affordable housing  Rural and regional towns want more people to bring more income  Cheaper housing in regional and rural areas will mean more people move into these areas             

Information about fire activity is currently shared in rural areas via phone trees whereby neighbours ring each other on their home phones Old style fixed-line phones still operate when the power is off Most people in Australia have a mobile phone, but there are still many black spots throughout Australia. Most of these are in rural areas Glenlyon has a new Telstra tower bringing coverage to the township; however, other areas, including Wheatsheaf, are still without reception Internet is the major way information is now spread Extension of NBN services to every household is still very much a work in progress with not all areas connected, particularly in rural areas Towers bringing fixed wireless NBN are planned for Glenlyon area including relay towers at Wheatsheaf and Coomoora When the NBN is switched on phone access is to be directed through the internet only and fixed -line phones will be switched off or no longer serviced NBN home computers rely on electricity ̶ when there is no electricity, phones will not work Since 2009 bushfires the policy has been introduced to turn off electricity supply on rural areas on days of high fire danger In the event of a fire the first thing to go off is the power supply More days of high fire danger and more severe bushfires are expected in future.

Fire information is predominantly available on internet apps through home computers and mobile phones

Now let us play hypothetical: What happens in the case of a high fire danger day with high temperatures or active bushfire in an area where there is a denser population in an area without mobile phone coverage and when the electricity either fails or is switched off, particularly when that population is newly arrived from the city with no traditional knowledge of living in a bushfire prone area but rely on digital media for their information?

Questions for homework: Why is it that service providers can’t communicate with each other, when communication is their business?

Why do State and Federal governments as well as service providers not co-operate with each other but instead continue to play politics with the lives of citizens?

Glenlyon Weather Summary — September 2017

By John Cable luctuating temperatures associated with Spring weather conditions were the norm in September with Andrew Hitchman recorded 79mm, Murrell Osborne 78mm and even Butlers Lane recorded 79mm. This is slightly below the long term average of 89mm for Daylesford but is remarkably even across the region.

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The BoM models indicate that the El Nino Southern Oscillation index (ENSO) and the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) are neutral and the forecast is for above average rainfall for the next three months. “Rain events” are likely around 16 to 20 October and in early November.

Paint Glenlyon 2018

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he Glenlyon Progress Association (GPA) is thrilled to announce that George Jackson has accepted the position of Curator for Paint Glenlyon 2018.

George Jackson is well known in Glenlyon and the art community. He has been involved with art shows at Glenlyon since the Swiss Italian Festa Landscape Prize in 2004 and curated the inaugural Glenlyon Annual Art Show in 2009.

Over the years George has passed on his considerable knowledge at art classes where he encourages new artists to enjoy the creative process Currently George runs Malleeart, a successful framing business, at his home in Glenlyon.

GPA thanks George for his continuing support of Glenlyon community.

Landcare Activities

By Margret Lockwood’ n Sunday 1 October the fifth of the What’s In Our Backyard At Glenlyon? was held, to investigate the species of birds found locally. Children participated in a treasure hunt for birds, examined a collection of nests and played bird call bingo. The adults present also enjoyed the activities.

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Snakes and Snake Safety is the topic for 5 November with a presentation from Black Snake Enterprises. There will be a display of live snakes in the control of an ethical handler and information on how to co-exist safely with the snakes that are part of our environment.

The footbridge has finally been completed and Landcare is about to plan an official opening.

Waterbugs: North Central Waterwatch in partnership with the Glenlyon Landcare group will be hosting two information sessions about waterbugs.

Contact Cass Davis, Regional Waterwatch Co-ordinator 5440 1863, 0434 730 526 cass.davis@nccma.vic.gov.au to register your interest and she will send out the registration links! If you have any questions, please feel free to call!

Waterbug Information Session The evening will include a presentation from Cass Davis, North Central Waterwatch Coordinator and John Gooderham, The Waterbug Company.

You will learn how to get involved in citizen science programs and hear from the expert himself on the mysterious world of waterbugs. No previous experience required!

When: Friday, 27 October 2017 Time: 6.30 pm (sharp) - 8:30 pm Where: : Meet at the Glenlyon Fire Station, 23-25 Barkly Street, Glenlyon, VIC 3461 ALT Waterbug Workshop # 2 Become involved in the National Waterbug Blitz program North Central Waterwatch will be hosting a workshop where participants will learn how to collect waterbugs, explore their different characteristics, identify them (in field) and learn how to group waterbugs! Previous experience with Waterwatch is recommended but not a requirement.

All participants will receive an accredited certificate of participation.

When: Saturday, 28 October 2017 Time: 10:00 am (sharp) - 3:30 pm Where: Meet at the Glenlyon General Store, 63 Barkly Street, Glenlyon, VIC 3461

Glenlyon CFA Officially Gets Tanker Keys

By Jenny Chester n true Glenlyon form the official handover of Tanker 2 took place on Sunday 1 October with a great show of support from the CFA, Glenlyon Progress Association, local and State Government and the Glenlyon community.

The event started approximately 10 minutes late because Tanker 1 had been called out to a tree fire in Mains Road, Denver. The Captain and MC, driven by Trevor Chester in Tanker 1 returned to a good-sized crowd waiting for the event to begin.

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MC Margret Lockwood, Glenlyon Fire Brigade, Group Training Officer and Member commenced the official proceedings by welcoming guests and undertook an Acknowledgement of Country. Margret said, “I would like to acknowledge the Dja Dja Wurrung people, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which we are gathered and pay my respects to their Elders both past and present.” She then invited Mary-Anne Thomas, MLA, Member for Macedon to address the guests.

Ms Thomas also paid her respects to the traditional owners and said she was delighted to see such a great turnout, given that the Brigade had already attended a call-out that morning, we had all witnessed an amazing Grand Final the day before and Daylight Saving had commenced. Ms Thomas said that Brett Boatman, Operations Manager, CFA District 15, had previously explained to her that Tanker 2 was a newer model of smaller tankers, with a twin cab and would be very suited to the Glenlyon Brigade. Ms Thomas went on to say that given Glenlyon was a small community, the CFA with 67 Brigade Members on its books proved it was a community with a very big heart. She said she was very proud to advocate for Glenlyon and was delighted that the State Government had contributed $200,000 towards the tanker, with the Glenlyon community contributing an additional $30,000. Ms Thomas said the work of the Glenlyon Brigade is truly appreciated and then officially handed over the keys of the new tanker to Captain Brett Mason. Brett accepted the keys and thanked the Members and community.

Margret Lockwood then asked Brett to unveil a plaque acknowledging the contribution of a former Glenlyon CFA Captain, Franklin Brunt who had the foresight to arrange for Glenlyon Fire Brigade to buy the land on which our new fire station stands. The land was later paid for by the CFA. Franklin Brunt passed away in 2016. Brenda Blackmore briefly outlined Franklin’s work and thanked those who helped install the rock and plaque.

Attendees then retired to enjoy the refreshments prepared by Jenny Mason with assistance from versatile son, Steven, despite having suffered an injury to her leg in the days before.

Left: New Tanker 2, Centre: old Tanker 2 (now for sale by tender) Right Tanker 1 Thank you to Trevor Chester for this photo.

LOCAL GROUP CONTACTS Daylesford Field & Game Assoc: Dave Collins, President 5348 3167; Jody Wallace, Vice President 5348 4245; Jack Johns, Target Co-ordinator 5348 3353 Dromtonpa Tibetan Mahayana Buddism: Peter Stripes 5348 7554 Glenlyon Cemetery Trust: Glenda Fleischer 5348 7539 Glenlyon CFA: Brett Mason 0408 391 842 Glenlyon CFA Volleyball: Colin Priest 5348 7674 Glenlyon Forest Group: Gayle Osborne 5348 7558 Glenlyon Playgroup: Nicole McIvor-Francis 5348 7889, 0409 505 861 Justine 5460 7290 0439 877 254 Glenlyon Pony Club: Sarah Klas 0438 583 176, glenlyonponyclub@hotmail.com Glenlyon Progress Assoc: Joy Durston 5348 7542 Glenlyon Recreation Reserve: Bob Kennedy 5348 7692 Glenlyon Sports Club: Evan Daviis 5348 7737 0407 093 866 Glenlyon Under 14 Cricket Club: Murrell Osborne 5348 7714 Glenlyon Upper Loddon Landcare Group: Peter Sago 5348 7621 Glenlyon Village Market: Dan Harris 5348 7662 Glenlyon Wool Crafters: Pam Harris 5348 7662, Isobel 5348 1077 Insight Meditation: Frances Guerin 5348 7657 Riding for the Disabled: , Lesley Hewitt 5348 1749

ONGOING

COMING UP

1st MONDAY of even months Glenlyon Progress Association 8pm 1st & 3rd MONDAYS Craft Group meets in the Hall 1pm

Sat 21 October Glenlyon Village Market Hall, 9am-1pm

2nd MONDAY quarterly Glenlyon Upper Loddon Landcare, 8pm in the Hall (Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct)

Thurs 28 October Dinner on the Deck Hall, 7-8.30pm

TUESDAY weekly Glenlyon Playgroup 10am-12noon, in the Hall Last THURSDAY each month Dinner on the Deck, Hall 7pm

Sunday 5 November

FRIDAY weekly Insight Meditation 9-10.30am 55 Whitegum Drive, Wheatsheaf

Mon 4 December

What’s in Our Backyard Snakes!

Reserve 10am Glenlyon Progress Association Meeting Hall, 8pm

2nd & 4th FRIDAYS Wool Crafters meet in the Hall 10am

Sat 16 December

3rd SATURDAY each month Glenlyon Village Market at the Hall 9am-1pm

Christmas Fair Reserve 5.30pm

3rd SUNDAY each month Pony Club Rally, Glenlyon Reserve

Useful Phone Numbers Traffic Hazards

Hepburn Shire: 5348 1633 VicRoads: 13 11 70

Bushfire Infoline VicFire

1800 240 667 during fire season 1800 668 511 (to register your burn off)

Wildlife Rescue

BADGAR: 1300 223 427 / 5368 1501 Wildlife Victoria: 1300 094 535

SES Flood and Storm

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he Editorial Committee is proud to bring you another edition of the Glenlyon & District News which aims to keep our community informed about local issues.

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LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART: Malleeart – Expert Picture Framing.

George Jackson: 5348 7780 BRICKLAYER: Shane Moiler – Quality brickwork, no job too small or too large.

Free quote: 5348 7663, 0407 870 315 BLOCK SLASHING/MULCHING: Xavier Irving ̶ Minor gorse/blackberry removal specialising in open area/block slashing and fire break preparation. Weekend quotes available.

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Reasonable rates. Call Jack 5348 7643 ELECTRICIAN: Jamie Grant – Residential, commercial and

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Whole lamb or 1/4, 1/2 or whole steer, (butchered and packaged in a variety of ready to cook cuts).

Delivered to your door (within 30km of our farm) Email: ridgemeats@gmail.com 0408 324 491 Facebook: Ridge Meats Victoria.

HALL BOOKINGS: Glenlyon Hall Booking Officer – Dan Harris: 5348 7662 MAPS: Mapsport Cartographic – Ken Dowling produces custom biz, recreation and tourist maps for internet or print. 5348 3792, ken@ocad.com.au

MASSAGE: Prani Glow Massage and Dayspa ̶ Thaiinspired organic day spa providing high quality facial, body and foot massage. Glenlyon locals receive $15 off massages on Sunday afternoon.

Booking by appointment only. Call 0467 207 329, www.praniglowdayspa.com.au MINI EXCAVATIONS Jamie Liversidge ̶ 1.7t Excavator. Landscaping, trenching, stump and post holes, retaining walls and small driveways.

Please don't hesitate to call Jamie on 0438 483 432 PAINTING AND PLASTERING: AJF Painting & Plastering – Anthony Francis.

Get the job done right, first time.

5348 7889, 0448 953 054 WINERIES: Fontanella Wine & Vineyard: 1225 Malmsbury Road, Glenlyon. Tastings, Sales, Espresso coffee.

Open weekends and public holidays from 12noon5pm or by appointment. 5348 7908 Sandy Farm: 99 Sandy Farm Road, Denver.

Established 1988. All wines free of sulphites and chemical residues. 5348 7610 Wombat Forest Vineyard and The Burrow Event Space: 189 Springhill Road, Denver. Established 1997. Cellar Door, Regional Platters and Function Space available for Weddings,Commitment Ceremonies and Special Occasions. Open weekends, public holidays or by appointment. 5423 9331 www.wombatforestwines.com

Local businesses: List your services here for $10.00 + GST per month and target the local market through a circulation of 600.

Contact Wendy on 5348 7792