Lions Club Changeover Dinner at the new Shire Cafe

CHANGEOVER Dinners are happening at this time of year and the St. Arnaud Lions Club had a dinner at the Shire Café early in the month of July.

With the Past District Governor Harry Brindley present, and Northern Grampians Shire Councillor Eddy Ostarcevic and his wife Diane, Rotary Club was represented by Gary Brown, the RSL by Bob Wooley, Uncle Bob’s by Gordon and Diane Wright and the North Central News by Peter Marland.

Arnold Bond will again be the President for the 2023/2024 year with John Beggs Secretary, and Rolf Wacker as Treasurer President’s Report

Arnold Bond made mention of some of the events that the Lions Club undertakes during the year including the BBQ at the St Arnaud Cup, mock interviews at the Secondary College, running the gate for the St Arnaud Show, the Christmas Procession, the Australia Day breakfast in conjunction with Rotary Arnold made mention of the record amount raised for the Good Friday Appeal in cooperation with the Farmers Arms Hotel and the CFA

Ongoing projects like Meals on Wheels, paper c o l l e c t i o n , h i g h w a y c l e a n u p , n a t i v i t y s c e n e , Christmas cakes and mints, the Murray to Moyne, and old glasses and stamps were all activities well supported by the group

In August the Skin Check van is coming to St Arnaud thanks to John Beggs and Marg Batters

Arnold finished by thanking the team of hard working people that make his job so much easier, Rolf in charge of money as well as John Caddy, to George for the newsletters each month and for all those who turn up at working bees and particularly for the paper pickup

Special thanks was given to Colleen and all partners that have helped over the year

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CHIVERS

A private funer al will be held at Charlton Cemeter y followed by a gathering to remember Joyce at the Emu Community Hall at 1.0 0pm on FRIDAY 21st July

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MICHAEL

Robyn, Carlie, Joe, Liesbeth and families would like to thank ever yone for the suppor t given at the loss of Barr y (Tige)

Gilmac is Australia s leading hay exporter, responsible for one quarter of all Australian hay exports, with major markets in Asia Testament to our rapidly growing business, we have 6 Hay Processing plants across 3 states

Our St Arnaud hay processing plant currently has a vacancy for a fulltime plant operator

Plant operators are hands on, running and maintaining the hay processing plant, housekeeping and working to improve plant safety, quality and performance They set up, operate, trouble shoot, service and maintain both fixed and mobile hay plant and equipment They produce a quality product that meets our customers needs, and Gilmac s safety, cost and production targets They ensure plant is maintained to optimal conditions, and safely process and package hay to export quality All operators are trained in quality, safety and operation of processing hay

For this vacancy we are also looking for applicants who currently hold tickets, or who are willing to undertake training for forklift, telehandler and reach stacker Initially this will be a key part of the role

The successful applicants will be:

• Committed to safety, quality and preventative maintenance

• Able to legally work in Australia on a permanent basis

• Work well in a team environment

• Able to work both day, afternoon and night rotating 8 hour shifts for up to 5 consecutive days

• Able to pass a pre-employment medical eg: drug screen & ability to work in a physical hay environment

Resumes and queries to: carl leach@gilmac com au or hr@gilmac com au

Phone: (03) 5495 1100

Gilmac is Australia s leading hay exporter, responsible for one quarter of all Australian hay exports, with major markets in Asia Testament to our rapidly growing business, we have 6 Hay Processing plants across 3 states

A casual position is available for a seasonal sample preparation role at our St Arnaud Victoria site

This casual position is for 2-3 months each year (depending on seasonal conditions), starting in October 2023 These roles are potentially available each year at peak season Potential for occasional casual work throughout the year for the right candidate

Principle responsibilities include:

• Undertake the preparation and dispatch of ARGT and feed test samples daily

• Transport samples between St Arnaud and Goornong sites

• Complete quality documentation related to samples

• Cleaning of sample equipment

• Assisting with weighbridge receivals - Moisture testing hay and completing relevant documentation

Successful applicants will:

• Have flexible availability to match with seasonal requirements during harvest

• Be quality focused and willing to be hands on supporting QA sampling requirements

• Have a high level of attention to detail

• Sound computer skills

• Work well in a team environment

• Automatic car license

• Be able to pass a pre-employment medical including a drug screen

Interested persons are encouraged to apply

Applications to: carl leach@gilmac com au or hr@gilmac com au

Phone (03) 5495 1100

Campus Base Negotiable

• Senior Counselling and Wellbeing Clinician

Birchip

• Enrolled Nurse

Charlton

• District Nurse

• Infection Control Nurse

• Registered Nurse

• Enrolled Nurse

Donald

• Enrolled Nurse St Arnaud

• Deputy Director of Clinical Services

Wycheproof

• Registered Nurse Further information available at: https://ewhs org au/careers

DEATH

CHIVERS (CAT TO formerly ERWIN) - Audrey ‘Joyce’ passed away peacefully in St Arnaud on July 12th 2023, aged 99 year s Loving wife of Harold Er win and Lloyd Chiver s (both dec) Loved mother of John and Donald Er win and mother-in-law of Jenni and Shar yn Adored Gr andma of Briony and Luke, Heath and Nat alie Kent and Jade, Tynan; Emily, K atie and Mitchell, Andrew and Rebecca Great Gr andma Joyce to Cooper Hudson

Judd; Ashton, Lacey, Toby, Rachel; Eleanor, Oscar ; Malak ai;

Re-united with her f

Your tributes, phone calls, cards and f lowers has helped us through this dif f icult time

A special thanks to those who tr avelled to be with us for his celebration of life

SHIELDS

We would like to thank ever yone for all their kind thoughts, cards, f lower s, food and condolences on the passing of Marg - John and family

St. Arnaud Rot ar y celebrate another successful year at the Lotus rest aurant