Scampering off with the snags

MEAT is back hanging in the window of a former Inglewood butcher’s shop and already a dog is scampering out the door with a string of sausages.

Local house painter and magazine cartoonist Noel Kilner was commissioned by owners Pauline and Jerry Wellman to design and paint Brooke Street mural.

Noel, who once drew for the former Australasian Post magazine, perhaps inspired by Henry Lawson’s The Loaded Dog, came up with the shop front mural.

Unlike The Loaded Dog where man’s

Active April just start of journey

PARTICIPATING in Active April had only been the start of boosting health and wellbeing, said Inglewood and District’s Health Service dietician and health promotion office Kellie Nguyen.

“We want to encourage all our staff and community members to continue prioritising exercise,” she said.

“Whether it’s fitting in 10 or 30 minutes a day, every minute counts towards improving your physical and mental health.

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“Exercise doesn’t have to be a chore, it can be as simple as taking a walk around the block, dancing to your favourite tunes, or trying out a new yoga routine. The key is to find an activity that you enjoy and that fits into your daily routine.

“Remember, taking care of your health is not a one-time event, it’s a lifelong journey. So, let’s keep moving and striving towards a healthier, happier future together.”

Kellie said participation in Active April had celebrated fitness in the community and also involved IDHS staff. Cindy Gould and Shanaye Alexander took top spots in the IDHS staff challenge.

Tokens raise $8300

MORE than $8000 has been raised by two Loddon RSL sub-branch to assist its welfare work for veterans and their families.

The second Sunday of each month from May – August best friend picks up a stick of dynamite and takes it to his owner relaxing in the pub, Noel cast sausages gritted between canine teeth.

Sub-branch president Paul Haw said last month’s ANZAC token appeal collected $4215.90.

“This amount is way above the state average and reflects the community’s attitude towards the soldiers who paid the supreme sacrifice from Boort and surrounding districts,” Mr Haw said.

And Inglewood-Bridgewater subbranch secretary Bill Concol said his members had raised $4170.45 from token sales.

The mural has brought back happy memories for nonagenarian Phyllis McEwan who with her late husband Ken opened the butchers in 1957.

“Ken wasn’t a butcher but wanted to open a shop and we hired a butcher ... I could do the sausages and count the money,” said Phyllis.

“We ran the shop for five years before leasing it. When I first saw the boards go on the front, I had to ask Noel what was happening.

“He told me about the mural, showed me his design ... it’s wonderful.”

Pauline said: “That corner of Brooke Street has been very neglected for the past decade, so we didn’t want to leave it as bare boards – that’s why commissioned Noel to paint a mural on it.

“I am so grateful that we have a local person like Noel that can create such a wonderful image.”

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