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Leigh News April 2016
An Inverleigh Progress Association publication
Volume 42 Number 3
ISSN 0313-8453
ISSN 0313-8453
Anzac Day 25th April 2016
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. Lest we forget.
INVERLEIGH & DISTRICTS GOOD FRIDAY APPEAL Families dig deep for the kids see page 4
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APRIL 2016 9th April Workshop for Taking Cuttings-Garden Gate @ Inverleigh. 16th & 17th April- Paint the Skatepark @ Lethbridge. 17th April Workshop-The Waterwise Garden-Garden Gate @ Inverleigh. 25th April Anzac Day Services. 26th April Kindergarten 40th Anniversary Celebrations. 26th April John Billing Lyre Recital @ St Pauls Church. Leigh News © 2013, Inverleigh Progress Association Inc. The Leigh News is published monthly (except January) by the Inverleigh Progress Association Incorporated, and is distributed free in the townships of Inverleigh, Teesdale, Bannockburn and Shelford, and the surrounding districts. Letters, comments, suggestions, articles, and reports from readers are welcome whether or not intended for publication. The Leigh News is prepared, assembled and printed by Gardesign of Inverleigh using environmentally friendly materials and distributed by volunteer workers. Circulation:
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Peter’s Editorial A quarter of the year has come and gone, now almost a third actually, and there has been plenty happening around the Inverleigh, Shelford and Teesdale district. Another successful Good Friday Appeal, Anzac Day coming up soon. Inverleigh Pirates are at it again, the MADMCC at Meredith, along with other great happening, all included in this Edition. I am alway very keen to promote local events etc. around the district, as well as births, marriages death etc. so keep the info rolling in. The Progress Association and Eliza Peel in particular are moving along with the Proposed New Town Entrance Signs, and there will be more information next month to share with you all regarding that.
So until next month, be good, be kind and be safe.
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ANZAC DAY 2016. The following is a list of Memorial services that the Inverleigh RSL Sub-Branch will present for 2016 ANZAC Day Monday 25th April. 6.00am Bannockburn Monuments Laying of floral tributes and service. 7.00am Teesdale Monument Laying of floral tributes and service. 7.45am Shelford Monument Laying of floral tributes and service. 9.15am Inverleigh - assemble at front of Inverleigh RSL building for march to the Monuments at western end of township for laying of Floral Tributes and Service, on completion retire to the Public Hall for the ANZAC Address by guest speaker from RAAF Williams Laverton. Morning tea will be available in hall supper room on completion. There will be BBQ breakfast available on completion of Services at Bannockburn and Shelford. Venues will be announced at the Service. Members of the Community, Local Organisations and Visitors are welcome to lay Floral Tributes at any of the listed Services. There will be a Parade and Service at the ANZAC Day Football and Netball competition between Inverleigh and Bannockburn Football and Netball Clubs at the Inverleigh Sports ground at 12.15pm prior to the days matches Mal Johns President Inverleigh RSL Sub-Branch
PROGRESS ASSOCIATION NEWS
The Progress Association was very excited to receive a $5,000 donation towards our Town Entrance project from the Winchelsea Bendigo Community Bank. Rob Cameron attended our recent meeting to tell us the news and the donation will help us complete the two Inverleigh Entrances. Eliza Barry has done a great job and her reports appear in the Leigh News regularly. We are also looking at some repairs / modernisation to the pump shed which was built nearly 50 years ago. Now we have two pumps which are a bit of a squeeze. In case you wonder what your annual charges are for they go towards paying for repairs to the pump, electricity and any other costs for maintaining this service to the community. We are updating our community phone book again this year and it looks like the election might be earlier than expected. We try to collect as much information as possible on election day, but you can also complete the form in the Leigh News and drop it into the shop for PO Box 247
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Inverleigh District Good Friday Appeal report We are seeking new volunteers with new ideas to join our committee for the 2017 Inverleigh & Districts Good Friday Appeal. Any help is appreciated whether you have time to commit to a hands on role or if you can help in other ways. We need help to make our event bigger and better next year...many hands make light work! Please go to our Facebook Page:
Inverleigh & Districts Good Friday Appeal for more details of how you can be involved in the future.
We are excited to announce that in Inverleigh we raised
$27,172.00
Thank you to everyone who attended and a huge thank you to all of our sponsors who donated either their time, goods, services or money towards the day! Our family fun day wouldnt happen without you!
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INVERLEIGH PUBLIC HALL COMMITTEE
150 YEARS, 150 VOICES – TELL US YOUR STORY 2016 is a special year for the Inverleigh Public Hall because it is 150 years since the first hall, a Mechanics Institute, was built for ‘the benefit and betterment of the public’. There will be a series of events and activities for the community over the year to mark this occasion, along with a series of snippets from the minute books in the Leigh News. We are hoping that many people will take part in the Historical Society project called ‘150 years, 150 voices’. It calls on all community members to contribute to a list of activities that have been held at the hall. The aim is to document how the hall has been used over the years, as well as how it is used today. Any details you can include will add interest
and create an even more valuable record. So please – take a little time to become one of Inverleigh Hall’s ‘150 voices’ and add some of the things you have done at the hall to the project. Here’s how: • List things you have done at the Hall • ‘I remember …..’ Tell us some details. • Add your name and write ‘I give permission for my contribution to be used in displays, publications or on the internet’. Sign & date. • Send it to windlechristine@gmail.com or post to C.Windle, 50 Park St, Inverleigh, 3321 Christine Windle, Secretary, Inverleigh Public Hall Committee
COMMUNITY MEETING IN APRIL The Inverleigh Progress Association and the Golden Plains Shire will be holding a community meeting in April to put in place a Community Plan that is to be implemented over the next three years. There is a shire grant associated with this plan. We invite all interested people to attend with ideas about what this Community Plan will contain for Inverleigh. Further information re this project in the next Leigh News.
INVERLEIGH PIRATES ARE AT IT AGAIN! On May 3rd two young (at heart) Inverleigh men will set sail for Mackay QLD, not in a boat but an old EL Falcon wagon. David Walpole and Ralph Smith have entered the annual Shitbox Rally to raise money for the Cancer Council. Each team that enters has to supply their own car valued at around $1,000 and raise a minimum of $4,000 to qualify for entry. The event starts on May 7th in Mackay and finishes in Hobart a week later after travelling on many outback roads (they do use the ferry across to Launceston). Over 200 cars have entered the rally this year and Channel 7’s Sunrise usually televise the event. At the end of the Rally the cars are auctioned off (proceeds to Cancer Council) and the boys swim home. Advertising space is still available on the car so if you can help the Inverleigh irates (sorry I left off the P) by donating to the Cancer Council it would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be made by Cheque (to Cancer Council) and given to David or Ralph, or alternatively you can direct deposit to: https://shitboxrallyau-2016.everydayhero.com/au/ the-inverleigh-pirates
A web site www.shitboxrally.com.au has been set up for further information or you can contact David on 0429 958 769 or Ralph 0488 580 453. We hope to have an update in the next issue of the Leigh News on how the boys went.
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HISTORY OF PETERSON & MANSFIELD FAMILIES IN INVERLEIGH My Gandfather on my mother’s side was Charles John Peterson. He was ordained into the Anglican ministry in 1913 after completing his Th.L. at St. Columbas in Wangaratta. He first ministered at Doncaster during the period of WW1, then at St. Silas’, North Geelong, before taking up the ministry at St. Paul’s, Inverleigh, in 1921. He ministered at Inverleigh until 1929, and it was here that my mother was born in 1921, the third of three children to Mary Craig Peterson (nee Jones) and Charles John Peterson.
I am now an Elder of The Leigh charge of the Presbyterian Church, serving the congregations of Inverleigh, Shelford and Teesdale
Since my passion for bird photography has grown, I take my camera everywhere I go and take every opportunity to grab the unexpected photograph of a bird that I haven’t yet added to my collection. Neil Mansfield
Neil is now the Session Clerk at the Local Presbyterian Church, serving Inverleigh and District. The children in order of birth were Neil Peterson (after who I am named), Marion Peterson, and Ella Peterson who became Ella Mansfield, my mother. In 1929 the Peterson family left Inverleigh to go to Werribee.
My interest in bird photography started three years ago, but I have always had an interest in photography from the time I was given a Kodak Box Camera as a teenager. I began my working life with the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, retiring after 32 years as a Senior Manger when the SECV went into private ownership For two years I then served as a Home Missioner with the Presbyterian Church, before resigning this position due to ill health.
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THROUGH THE GARDEN GATE Christine Windle, Garden Gate Nursery, Inverleigh
Learning about Gardening How did you learn about gardening? This is a question that I am often asked and I always say that I am still learning about gardening. My job gives me plenty of opportunities on a daily basis, observing and propagating plants, researching, and talking to our customers. This week a customer was able to give me the names for some unknown plants, another told me how tall her plant from our nursery had grown over a few months and another related his experience of overwintering capsicums.
This is for capsicums in pots – once they have finished fruiting for the year, move the pots to a spot protected from frost and too much rain eg tucked in under the eaves on the east side of the house. Keep the potting mix moist, but not wet, so the roots don’t rot. The leaves and thin branches will drop off. In spring you will get new growth so, at this point, start to water them and give them a feed with a liquid fertiliser such as a seaweed product, worm wee or compost tea. The plants will be way ahead of first season plants and, according to my customer, will produce a larger crop earlier. I would add that it would save a lot of work if the plants grew in the overwintering area from the start, remembering that they will need sunlight and water in the growing season.
Learning from more experienced gardeners is very helpful, since they will have stories of what they did wrong as well as what they did right. The trick is to make sure the information is valid for your area and plans. I visited an open garden and was inspired by a hillside of glowing geraniums. ‘Easy care and glorious,’ said the owner. I just had to have one. Geraniums are hardy, aren’t they? They don’t need much water. So, assisted by my husband, Keith and my son, Rohan, we cleared and planted an exposed area on a rise facing east. My geraniums grew and they did flower ‘gloriously’ in the summer. Unfortunately they were all burnt off in a winter frost and few revived. Lots of work to learn that lesson! If only someone had told me. I love gardening shows on TV and books full of pictures – lapping up practical tips and interesting ideas to spark my imagination. The internet is also a great help – just remember to check the source. I was once confused about covering a ground cover with thick straw in winter, until I realised that the British website I was on was giving advice for snow covered Yorkshire. Workshops are a great way to learn. We run gardening workshops at our nursery to give information, inspiration, skills and the benefit of our experience and local knowledge. Our autumn garden workshops will be practical, informative and fun. You can ask questions and relate what you are learning to your own garden, learning from the presenter and the group. Last year’s workshop participants found them to be excellent value. I love hearing about how what they learnt and practised has inspired and enhanced their gardening. Check out our ad in this paper for our workshops and ring to book in. Hope to see you at a workshop or in the nursery one day. Happy gardening!
Christine and Keith Windle, 0403 267 286 info@gardengatenursery.com. au Garden Gate of Inverleigh www. gardengate.com.au cnr Winchelsea Rd and McCallum Rd, Inverleigh
Autumn Garden Workshops Presenter: Christine Windle Venue: Garden Gate of Inverleigh Nursery Cnr Inverleigh – Winchelsea Rd & McCallum Rd, Inverleigh, 3321 Time: 9 – 11.30 am
Cost: $25
Taking Cuttings – Sat April 9th How to, tips & take home prepared cuttings. The Water Wise Garden – Sun April 17th Practical ways to save water in the garden. Garden Design and Planning – Sun May 15th Landscape principles & step by step planner Planning a Backyard Orchard – Sun May 29th Tips on fruit tree selection & planting.
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Life is short!
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As I write this, it was only last week that we heard the news of the death of Nancy Reagan, former First Lady of the USA, widow of the late President Ronald Reagan. It reminds us again that life is short. Now you might say, “Hang on a minute, Mrs Reagan was 94 years old – hers was not a short life!” Sure, but it was short, relatively speaking. Before the year 1920 she was unknown. That’s 1920 years since the coming of Christ into the world. And there were a little more than 4000 years before that, so, in round figures, 6000 years of human history in which Nancy Reagan was unknown. 94 years is a short time in comparison. And just as Nancy Reagan was unknown before 1920, it is true to say that after the year 2020 she will be unknown to most, and only a dim memory to the rest of us Australians. It is as the psalmist wrote (Psalm 90:10), “The length of our days is seventy years – or eighty, if we have the strength; yet their span is but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away.” On 25th April, with the celebration of Anzac, we will again remember the many whose lives were cut short long before the age of 94! We remember the many men and women who sacrificed their lives in the service of their nation, in order to curtail the horrific reign of wicked tyrants. For these men and women, the length of their days was but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly passed. Life is short! Rarely a week goes by without us hearing of the death of someone we know and love. Some die through tragic
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circumstances, others through illness, and many die naturally of old age, but in every case it seems sadly true to say: Life is short! But let me move on to something a little more cheerful – much more cheerful, in fact. For those who know Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord, this life is only the beginning! There is an eternity hereafter! The apostle Paul confidently declared, “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain”. How could he say that? He had been a violent opponent of Christ for so long, persecuting those who called themselves ‘Christians’, and making sure they were stoned to death. But God had other plans for Paul – caused him to see the light, literally (read about it in the Bible – Acts 9), and used him to proclaim Jesus Christ, and to establish churches in many places. For Paul, and for believers everywhere, “to die is gain”, because there is life after death, and that life is not short – it will go on forever, with the Lord Jesus Christ! It is as Tim Chester said, in his book “The Ordinary Hero” (p205): “Some people live for today and die tomorrow. Christians die today and live for tomorrow.” Willem Vandenberg, The Leigh Presbyterian Church
40th Anniversary Celebrations
On Tuesday April 26th, 2016 Inverleigh Kindergarten will celebrate its 40th Anniversary of opening and its 35th on the present site. To commemorate this occasion the kindergarten will be holding an afternoon tea for all past and present students, families and staff. Where: Inverleigh Kindergarten, 23 Dundus St, Inverleigh When: Tuesday 26th April, 3.30pm – 4.30pm Afternoon Tea will be provided. We would love you to join us to celebrate.
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INVERLEIGH KINDERGARTEN
Over the last few weeks, the children seem to be coping with the session times, the demands of the program and the changeable weather. All the children have settled happily and developed a cohesive group atmosphere. We are learning more about each child’s personality, their skills and interests. The Kindergarten Group The Kindergarten group has developed a cohesive group atmosphere and has settled into our routines and procedures with the children enjoying the company of their peers and developing new friendship groups and attempting new experiences. The whole group has adopted our routines about saving food scraps for the worm farm, putting organic waste in the compost and plastic waste in the rubbish bin, so our Sustainability practices are underway! Many thanks to those responsible for organising the ‘Family Fun Night’ at the centre and making all our families feel welcome. The Mik Maks were excellent, they were very generous in allaying the fears of children who were frightened by costumes or loud music. It was a great evening and very successful in creating social connections across the Inverleigh community. Also, the newly installed lights were an excellent addition to the outdoor area. Bronwyn, Naomi and Sarah. Occasional Care News Children have settled very well into the routines and become familiar with teachers and other children. The family fun night was a most enjoyable evening. With Mic Macs the high light for the children, and the desserts also were delicious. Thank you to all families and committee who helped to make it such a great night. It was a great way to spend time with families. This term children are beginning to become familiar with the routines, each other and the staff. Children are enjoying construction type play andhave been exploring shape and colours with puzzles and with pasting. Children have enjoyed dress ups and dancing and have participated in group times enjoying stories, older children are very engaged in social play making up rules, sharing ideas and exploring various roles in their play. Karren, Naomi & Andy.
Pre Kindergarten News It has been a great start to the year. It is lovely to be getting to know the children and exciting to see children settling in and getting used to the routine of 3 year old kinder and we look forward to sharing the year with the children, families, committee and staff. We had Julie Keal help out for the first few weeks as we all settle into the 3 year old kinder program. If attendances go above 22 children we will be required to have another staff member to meet the new ratio of staff to children legislation. Next term we will have an extra staff member as the numbers for 3 year old group increase. The family fun night was a most enjoyable evening. With Mic Macs the high light for the children, and the desserts also were delicious. Thank you to all families and committee who helped to make it such a great night. It was a great way to spend time with families. Children have been learning each other’s names and are getting accustomed to the routine and have been enthusiastic with helping to pack up before sitting down together for group time singing songs and reading a story. Art and craft activities, sensory activities and construction activities have been available. Children are beginning to develop friendships and enjoying social play both inside and outside. Karren & Andy Parent Committee News 40th Anniversary Celebrations On Tuesday April 26th, 2016 Inverleigh Kindergarten will celebrate its 40th Anniversary of opening and its 35th on the present site. To commemorate this occasion the kindergarten will be holding an afternoon tea for all past and present students, families and staff. Where: Inverleigh Kindergarten, 23 Dundas St, Inverleigh When: Tuesday 26th April, 3.30pm – 4.30pm Afternoon Tea will be provided. We would love you to join us to celebrate Sadly, the large peppercorn tree in the outdoor area has been found to be rotted at its base and throughout the trunk. The Peppercorn has been a feature of our outdoor space for a long time and will be missed by the children who have enjoyed climbing it and using it their play experiences. We are fortunate that we have many mature trees that the children can enjoy but the peppercorn will be missed by all. Anna on behalf of the Parent Committee.
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APRIL 2016 CALENDAR
Inverleigh Volunteer Defence Corps
home defence of the country. On the 15th of
Enormous numbers volunteered, way beyond
The photo for April in the Inverleigh
September, 1939, the Australian Government
the
Historical Society 2016 Calendar shows
announced the formation of The 2nd AIF, a
plans for 50,000. In December 1942, Francis
members of the local VDC (Volunteer Defence
volunteer force for overseas operations.
Forde, Minister for the Army, authorised the
Corps) in 1944. Ian Small is standing aside from the group at the left. Back row L to R: Jack Heard, Robert Peel,
The Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC)
was set up on the 15th of July, 1940 under the auspices of the Returned Soldiers’, Sailors’
Government
original
establishment
equipment of a volunteer force of 100,000 men.
In 1942, the war in the Pacific
Alex McKenzie, Ian McCallum, George Earl,
introduced a real threat of invasion and the
Stan Rowarth.
VDC played an important role in planning and preparing for local defence, protecting
Middle Row: Stan Kershaw, Alex McCallum
vulnerable
John McMahon, Louis Amiet, Gordon Bath.
positions
and
providing
information on enemy movements to the
Locals recall that other members of the
army. Its role was to ‘deny, delay and protect’.
Inverleigh VDC included: Les Bath [Battalion Leader], Ernie Hart,
Ordinary members of the VDC were part time
Donald McIntosh, Ian Smyth, Jack Smyth,
volunteers. Later in the war, a small number
Jack Lubcke [Stretcher Bearer], George
of VDC members served full time. The VDC began to be disbanded at local group level in
Gay, Leslie Crooks, Robert Bath, James Harvey, David Fairman, William McDonald,
and Airmen’s Imperial League of Australia,
J.Caufield, George Costain, Jim Wickson and
the precursor of the RSL. WW1 veterans were
Ernie McConachy.
trained in guerrilla tactics. In May 1941, the
VDC was a lower priority for the Army than
Army took over control of the VDC and it later
that for the 2nd AIF and the CMF, with most
became a Corps of the CMF.
VDC groups improvising with home-made
At the time of the outbreak of
WW11 in 1939, Australia’s defence force
Membership
of
the
VDC
Equipment and uniforms for the
was
bombs, an assortment of weapons including
Citizens Military Force (CMF), the part time
expanded to include fit males in reserved
farm implements and other materials and
members of which undertook compulsory
occupations and by later 1942, only 20% of
equipment as could be obtained.
military training, and were charged with the
its members Australia wide were veterans.
consisted of a small permanent army and the
1944.
Notes compiled by Christine Windle
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INVERLEIGH PRIMARY SCHOOL Road Crossing Safety.
I have included with this newsletter an excerpt from the Traffic Code relating to the School Crossing and the lawful requirements around it. These relate to car drivers and the laws pertaining to: – approaching the crossing – stopping at the crossing – leaving the crossing and driving on. It is incumbent on drivers to ensure they are travelling at a speed along the Service Road that allows them to stop safely in any scenarios – knowing full well that young children are unpredictable and impulsive. Two things need to occur – – Drivers need to be especially cautious – Parents of students need to be vigilant about supervising their children if they are here. Even more so with preschoolers. UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER: Monday 11th Term 2 starts Friday 15th MVA Cross Country @Teesdale Monday 25th ANZAC Day Holiday Wednesday 18th May Matilda Monday 30th May- Friday 10th June Swimming Program Tuesday 21st June Interviews
Students of the week for 8th March were: Toby; Marty; Isabelle;Tom; Hayley; Neyha; Brayden; Lincoln; Jayda; Mia; Amelia; Indi; Briony ; and Charlee. Congratulations and well done to you all. Tuesday 19th – 22nd July MVA Grade 5 Camp Wednesday 24th – 26th August MVA Grade 3 Camp Tuesday 11th October School Concert @ Costa Hall Friday 14th October Geelong Show Holiday Monday 17th – 21st October MVA Grade 6 Camp Wednesday 2nd – 4th November MVA Grade 4 Camp
Bike Safety.
There were 32 bikes in the bike racks recently, is fantastic. So many children riding is a wonderful thing and is indicative of the active / fit nature of our students. I was thinking that if we get many more children riding I will need to put in another bank of racks! A reminder to all students to walk their bikes inside the school grounds and across the School Crossing if you’re going to the other side of the Hamilton Highway.
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COMBINED PROBUS CLUB OF BANNOCKBURN INC. Probus is an association for active members of the community and for those no longer working full time to join together in clubs for a new lease of life. Join us at our monthly meeting for a light lunch and guest speaker, also a monthly outing or trip. We meet on the 1st Monday of the month at 12.30pm at: Community Church Hall , Moore Street, Bannockburn. This Months Outing: April 21st ,Morning Melodies( Brian Muldoon, Macs Hotel, Melton) Bus leaving from Bannockburn Football Oval approx 9am. Bus, show and lunch $35 Next Month’s Outing: TBA New members welcome.
If interested in attending, please contact Shirley 52815354
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INVERLEIGH CFA DRIVERS ROSTER Members who cannot make roster please let officer in charge know. April 4th
G. Wishart
G. Morgan
D. Fenwick
N. Everett
P. Jacobson
April 11th
J. Alexander
A. Collins
R. MacDonald M. Fry
J. Holman
April 18th
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R. Wilson
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A. Everett
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April 25th
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J. Hamilton
G. Harvey
D. Fenwick
J. Holman
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challenging to the discriminating musician. John Billing, international teacher and performer of the Modern Lyre, will be presenting a musical concert in Inverleigh on Tuesday evening, 26th April, 2016. So far in 2016 John has perfomed in Switzerland and China and through his association with our local lyre teacher, Elizabeth McKay, he has agreed to perform at Inverleigh on his upc QAoming tour in Australia. It is hoped this will be the first of a variety of concerts utalizing COMING SOON TO INVERLEIGH the acoustics of St Paul’s church. John Billing, the world’s As there is limited seating best player of the modern lyre is to and to assist with supper proviperform at a concert in Inverleigh on Tuesday evening 26th April 2016. sions, it would assist the organisers Utalising the beautiful accoustics at if phoned pre-bookings were made enabling a ticket discount and prioriSt Paul’s Church, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy his music on his ty seating. Enquiries: current tour of Australia. Liz McDonald 52651270 or The Modern Lyre is a 20th Elizabeth McKay 0410 294 110 century stringed instrument considered to be gentle to a childs ear yet
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TABLE OF CONTENTS • Autumn and our pets • Desexing your pet IN OTHER NEWS
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Autumn and our pets Autumn is upon us and the drop in temperature is a nice change. This time of year is a transitional one before the onset of winter. The temperature differences can be rather dramatic. Here are some tips for keeping your pet safe and well.
• The change in seasons can bring on skin conditions, breathing issues, aching joints and allergies. If you notice any unusual changes seek veterinary advice. The clinic is offering 10% discount on all desexing and microchipping for April. Contact the clinic for more information and to take advantage of this saving, just in time for pet registration.
• Autumn and Winter months do not eradicate fleas. Although fleas may not survive the outdoors in the colder temperatures, the warmth of homes means fleas gravitate indoors. That is why it is important to provide year round parasite prevention. • Autumn is the season when snakes prepare for hibernation and are likely to strike.
AFTER HOURS CARE
• Rodenticides, or mouse and rat poisons, are another problem. The most common form of toxicity is anti-coagulation, which is caused by warfarin or brodifacoum. These products cause internal bleeding and signs may not be seen for 2-5 days. Other forms of bait may contain cholecaliferol or bromethalin and these are toxic to pets as well. If you think your pet has ingested these contact the clinic immediately. Direct ingestion can be deadly.
Just a reminder to all our clients Bannockburn Veterinary Clinic offers 24 hour/7 day a week care for all animals large and small.
• Cats have a tendancy to curl up on the tyre or near the engine to keep warm, hoot your horn or bang the bonnet before starting your car.
We always have a Vet and Vet nurse on call. Contact the clinic on 0407 811 222
• If your rabbits or guinea pigs are kept outside, now is the time to start planning their location for the colder months ahead.
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Desexing your pet Deciding on whether to have your pet desexed or not is a question that every owner asks. At Bannockburn Veterinary Clinic we recommend all pets be desexed.
FUN ANIMAL FACTS
Not only are there a number of health benefits, but having your pet desexed decreases the number of unwanted puppies and kittens that find themselves at animal shelters. Desexing your pet is one way you can keep them healthy and prevent the arrival of an unexpected litter. Desexing commonly reduces behaviour problems such as roaming, aggression and urine marking in males. Desexed animals are generally less likely to get certain illnesses such as uterine infections and mammary cancers in females and prostate problems in males. Your dog may become quiet after neutering, but there will be no fundamental change of character. Because both procedures are performed under general anaesthesia your pet will feel no pain during the operation itself; we administer analgesics at the time of desexing to minimise any post operative discomfort. All dogs and cats over 3 months of age must be registered with the council and a reduced rate for registration applies for desexed and microchipped pets.
• A group of cats is called a clowder • An Octopus has three hearts • The Basenji is the only dog that does not bark • Ostriches can run faster than horses, and the male can roar like a lion • When playing with female puppies, male puppies will often let them win.
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Children in Corangamite to benefit from Universal Access
An estimated 2,337 children in Corangamite will benefit from the Turnbull Government’s National Partnership Agreement on Universal Access to Early Childhood Education. Federal Member for Corangamite, Sarah Henderson said $840 million in federal funding will be available for quality preschool programmes across the country. “The National Partnership Agreement on Universal Access to Early Childhood Education guarantees funding for 600 hours of quality preschool in the year before school, and includes a focus on lifting participation rates for children from vulnerable and disadvantaged backgrounds in Corangamite,” Ms Henderson said. “All states and territories including Victoria have signed up to the National Partnership Agreement, which is extremely encouraging and means that the funding will flow to local preschools in Corangamite.” “This funding will help 2,337 of preschool children aged between four and five who are enrolled at local preschools in Corangamite get the best start in life.” “As well as the $840 million for the National Partnership Agreement, the Turnbull Government has committed to reforms worth $40 billion for early childhood education and care over the next four years, including more than $3 billion to ensure the system is more accessible, affordable and fairer for families. “The funding is the single largest investment in early learning and child care that this country has ever seen, and guarantees support for 15 hours of quality preschool education a week for children in the year before school,” Ms Henderson said. For more information visit: www.education.gov.au/universal-access-early-childhood-education.
LOCAL CFA NEWS. Hello all, Fire Season We have had a very dry summer after one of the driest three year periods on record and the fire season is not yet over. Thankfully we have had not too many serious fires in the New Year after the major fires in December. In recent years the worst fires locally have been in March and April. Please stay vigilant. . Fire Restrictions Note that the Fire Danger Period and associated restrictions are not currently expected to finish in Golden Plains until 1 May. Any burning off requires a permit to be issued. Please contact the CFA to arrange this – check the website for details. Please also note that any burning off must also comply with local council regulations, so please make sure that you check with your local council as well. The Fire Danger period places a number of restrictions on lighting of any fires as well as the use of machinery outdoors. Please check the CFA website for the Can I or Can’t I information sheet which covers both the Fire Danger Period and Total Fire Ban days. We have had a number of breaches of these restrictions locally in both local residential and larger properties; and at campsites along the river. There is no longer any tolerance for this given the potential impact and authorities are charging people with offences for breaches of the regulations. Please be aware of your responsibilities before lighting any fires.
Inverleigh Brigade Activities Inverleigh Brigade members have gone on a number of strike teams over the season. We have not had any significant major incidents closer to home, but we have been kept busy with a number of call outs for smaller incidents. We have also been busy with training, including testing a new thermal imaging camera that can detect hot spots in fires zones both in buildings and outside - as well as potentially locating people within smoke filled buildings. This is a complex and expensive instrument which was bought by brigades in the Winchelsea group all contributing to the cost. We have also recently done combined training with the SES at Bannockburn and Breathing Apparatus training at Winchelsea, as well as keeping up to date with general tanker use training. Inverleigh Good Friday Appeal Thanks to all the locals who contributed. CFA Volunteers collected over $1,000 towards this important Appeal. Until next time – Stay Safe. Andrew Melican Inverleigh CFA Brigade Email: andrew.melican@members.cfa.vic.gov.au Brigade Facebook Page: Inverleigh CFA
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MEREDITH & DISTRICT MOTORCYCLE CLUB
Annual membership
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ROAD AND RIVER GEELONG MX PARK Welcome to Meredith & District Motorcycle Club. Located on the southern edge of town the club offers a great family environment for all. Ride days occur on the 3rd Sunday of the month and caters for all level of riders from the beginner to the faster rider. Why not come on the Saturday working bee and then camp the night. • Gates open 9 am • Riders brief 10am sharp then ride. * Please note No 4 Wheelers
Where is the club ?
$90 Family $70 Senior (16 and over) $60 Junior (under 16) Ambulance membership is compulsory
Ride day fees
* $20 per rider • $30 one off come and try
Contacting us Mail:
Meredith & District Motorcycle Club,
PO Box 2, Meredith, Vic, 3333
You can find us on the MADMCC Facebook page
Facilities • • • • •
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Beginners and main track No large jumps Canteen Toilets Camping
MOSAIC WORKSHOP April 9-10
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Surfcoast Taxation Services Pty Lt
Surfcoast: 13 Pearl Street
Postal: P.O. Box 178, Torquay Vic 3228 Tel: (03) 5261 2262 Fax: (03) 5261 6639 Email: admin@surftax.com.au
Winchelsea: 22 Willis Street
Postal: P.O. Box 40, Winchelsea Vic 3241 Tel: (03) 5267 2673 Fax: (03) 5267 2465 Email: winch@surftax.com.au Certified Practicing Accountants
Phone: Pres:Jamie Cook 52 651392 Sec: Tracy Cook 0415 503 869 Email: madmcc@mail.com
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Contact Ade Loe: 0417 522 010 Art Rocks, Inverleigh, Victoria
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Justices of the Peace
Mr A. F. Helyar
10 Knowles Crt, Bannockburn Ph: 5281 1798
Mrs E. McDonald
47 High Street INVERLEIGH Ph: 5265 1270
Mr Keith Windle
50 Park Street INVERLEIGH Ph: 0429 651 298
TEESDALE MECHANICS INSTITUTE (Formerly Community Hall)
Behind the CFA Building Main Road, Teesdale
FOR ALL YOUR HIRING NEEDS Hall, Meeting Room, Kitchen, Tables, Chairs & Crockery.
For bookings, phone Dale on 5281 5486 or 0428 386 724
Lions Club of Inverleigh Leigh Valley
We are now collecting newspapers for recycling. Papers can be left at the Town Hall on Mondays or pick up can be arranged by calling David on 0429 958 769 during business hours or 5265 1102 after hours. All proceeds from the paper collection go to local projects. As this is a new initiative for our club, community help would be greatly appreciated. Any further questions can be directed to David on 0429 958 769 or dave@ grantsautodismantlers.com.au
WHO CAN I TALK TO? 24 Hour telephone counselling ANONYMOUS CONFIDENTIAL IMMEDIATE
Phone 13 11 14
LIFELINE
LEIGH DISTRICT RIDING CLUB INC A00041565N
meets for rally every 2nd Sunday @10.00am Victoria Park, Park Street, Inverleigh Vic 3321 New Members always welcome for enquiries please contact
President: Nicole Rogers Mob: 0419 549 799 Secretary: Leanne Broad Mob: 0433 403 065 P O BOX 87 INVERLEIGH VIC 3321
TEESDALE PS O.S.H.C. Phone: 5281 5218 BEFORE SCHOOL CARE
7:30 AM – 8:45 AM Healthy Food plus a Fun Program!
*Cooking Club *Art & Craft *Outdoor Activities *Computer Club AFTER SCHOOL CARE
3:15 PM - 6:00 PM
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CAN YOU HELP cut the Inverleigh Public Hall lawn? We are looking for volunteers willing to go on a roster to help keep the hall lawns neat and tidy. Tasks include mowing and neatening. This generally takes one to two hours. If you could find the time to help out once or twice a year, please contact : Geoff Towne on 0481 349 535.
Come and join us for fellowship, sharing of crafts that members are demonstrating. All ages welcome it is not an “oldies” group.
If you are interested in attending please contact Shirley 5281 5354
Anglican Church 10 Railway Street, Inverleigh
COME JOIN US New members WELCOME for Pennant on Tuesday & Saturday (school friendly hours) Season starts September thru to March
Bowls available for Social or New Players NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Please call Helen on 5265 1023 or 0411 046 528 for more info visit www.inverleighbowls.org
38 High Street, Inverleigh Sunday Services 9.30 AM Rev’d Phil Jacobson 0419 322 385 John Thornton 5265 1256 Bruce McDonald 5265 1270
Hall Hire Contact The Inverleigh Hall Committee promotes the use of the hall and develops and maintains our fabulous community asset. If you would like to become involved by serving on the committee or by initiating activities at the hall, please contact
Bruce & Liz McDonald
0408 567 970
Inverleigh Shelford Teesdale
“For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord...” (2 Corinthians 4.5) SUNDAY SERVICES
Inverleigh 9.00 AM 1st & 3rd Sundays
10.00 AM 2nd & 4th Sundays Teesdale 11.00 AM 1st & 3rd Sundays Shelford 10.00 AM Only 5th Sunday
VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
For further information: Preaching Minister, Rev. Willem Vandenberg
PH: 0437 846 455. Session Clerk: Neil Mansfield 0405 064 976
ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC PARISH St. Joseph’s Parish Meredith Mass times for April/May Winchelsea every Saturday @ 6 p.m. Inverleigh (Bannockburn) every Sunday @ 9 a.m . Anakie @ 11 a.m. Sunday April 3rd/17th May 1st/15th/29th Meredith @ 11 a.m. April 10th/ 24th May 8th/22nd.
email: inverleighbowls@yahoo.com.au
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LEIGH PRESBYTERIAN PARISH
CWA
NATIVE HUT NIGHT BRANCH Est. 14th July 2014
This branch meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm at Teesdale Primary School, Mudbrick Building, cnr Main Road and Sutherland Street. Teesdale.
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Inverleigh Tennis Club NEW PLAYERS WELCOME We are always keen to hear of anyone interested in playing tennis.
General enquiries: Catherine Campbell 5265 1501 Cam Parke 5265 1145
Mass at Bannockburn Aged Care facility Friday April 8th/ May 13th. Family Mass is celebrated at Inverleigh every first Sunday of the month followed by morning tea. Mother & Daughter Breakfast Saturday May 7th at Back Creek Cafe Meredith at 9 a.m. Giant Book Fair Sunday April 3rd at St. Joey’s Op Shop 10 a.m. – 4p.m. Great bargains, sausage sizzle and devonshire tea.
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SUNDAY 1ST MAY, 2016 FROM: 10.00AM - 2.00PM ( FARMERS MARKET SITE )
STALL HOLDER ENQUIRIES CONTACT NOELINE ON: 0427 923 934 or
ccbanno@bigpond.com
Come along a pick up a beautiful, homemade gift for Mum for Mothers, the following weekend.
MYSTERY OBJECT?
What is the mystery object?
Last Month’s Mystery Object was a tough one. This Month’s may be it a bit easier? Is was a general household item in the 1950’s & 60’s, and probably earlier. Answer next month. For last month’s Mystery Object answer, turn to page 25. If you have a Mystery Object that you think may stump the locals, send your pictures to the Editor, leighnews@bigpond.com.
Phone: 5221 4788 www.tuckers.com.au
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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
The new website We are developing a new, user-friendly website and we’d like to hear your thoughts! The web address will be the same (www.goldenplains. vic.gov.au) but the rest will be even better – a better search function, the ability to report an issue online, April is set to be another busy month for Golden a news hub and a mobile-friendly design should make Plains Shire Council. This month I’d like to share some of it easier for you to get the information you need, even the great work that is happening around the Shire – but quicker. We will be launching a test version later this if you’d like information as it happens, please keep an eye on the ‘latest news’ section of our website, or fol- month, and we will be sharing it with residents for low us on Facebook or Twitter. If you have a question or feedback, so keep an eye out on social media and in feedback, please contact Council directly on 5220 7111 the ‘latest news’ section of Council’s current homepor email enquiries@gplains.vic.gov.au – this way your age. request can be logged, tracked, addressed to the correct Bannockburn natural gas timing confirmed I am very pleased to confirm we have been officer and managed promptly. given timing for AusNet Services to commence the Improving food access in Golden Plains Access to food is a basic human right – one that installation of a new natural gas network for Banunfortunately, many cannot rely on having. In fact, fol- nockburn. Construction is expected to take about 12 lowing an analysis of Golden Plains Shire in relation to months with some residents able to connect to the municipal food security, it was found that just over one gas network late in 2016. The majority however will in ten people who completed the survey had run out of be able to connect from early 2017. While this is certainly a win for Bannockburn food in the last 12 months and could not afford to buy residents, please rest assured that Council continues more. So Golden Plains Shire Council’s Health and Well- to lobby for better infrastructure and services for all being team have been working on improving food ac- Golden Plains residents – this is an important function cess in our communities and two food network groups of local government and Council is committed to it.
Cr Des Phelan
have been formed to identify and work on local projects. Projects and ideas that have been progressed by the Food Network groups include Community Gardens, Festivals, Greengrocers, Emergency Food Relief and much more. For more information on these projects or to be involved, please contact Jacinta on 5321 1500.
Cr Des Phelan Mayor, Golden Plains Shire Council
Come along to ‘Gambling is Not a Game’
Monday 6 June from 6.00 – 8.00pm, Bannockburn Cultural Centre These days you can gamble anywhere, anytime; and with the internet, smart phones and tablets, we can carry a
casino in our pockets. With opportunities to gamble increasing and advertising enticing us to gamble more often, experts are concerned that this normalisation of gambling will inevitably lead to an increase in problem gambling, especially among young people. Golden Plains Shire Council is responding to this increasing issue by facilitating a ‘Gambling is Not a Game’ community training event. The keynote speaker for the evening is media personality, former AFL player and former gambling addict, David Schwarz. The event will be held Monday 6 June from 6.00 – 8.00pm, at the Bannockburn Cultural Centre (27 High Street, Bannockburn). The event aims to raise awareness of the risks associated with gambling and provide sport, recreation and community groups with the information and tools to create and promote environments that prevent or minimise problem gambling, particularly for young people. Council will host the event in partnership with ReSPIN Gambling Awareness and Ballarat Child & Family Services (CAFS). David Schwartz will discuss his own personal battle with gambling and the positive impact that sport and recreation clubs and groups can have in their community. Council will provide a 40 seater bus to transport people from the North of the Shire. Bookings are essential and numbers are limited. To register for this event contact Caroline Jordan, Volunteer Coordinator on Ph: 5220 7216 or caroline.jordan@gplains.vic.gov.au by Friday 6 May 2016.
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GOLF RESULTS FEB/MARCH 2016
27th Feb. Seasons Opening Day- Ivan Lynch Memorial Mixed Stableford. D. Brown 38pts, D. Mather 36pts,J. Jenkinson 35pts c/b N.T.P. 8th Ladies J. Barras, Men R. Pickert. Longest Drive D. Mather, O/65yrs R. Pickert. 2nd Mch. Ladies-1st Rd. Autumn TrophyStroke L. Johns 91-22-69, D. Morgan 95-22-73 c/b S. Bruenjes 96-23-73,D. Nicholls 87-13-74 N.T.P 8th & 15th D. Morgan 8th D. Nicholls. Putting D. Nicholls 25putts. 5th Mch Men- Par- 1st Rd. Robin Scott Trophy. D. Brown +1 c/b S. Wemyss +1, R. Pickert -2. Longest Drive B. Gibson O/65yrs T. Lee. 9th Mch Ladies-Stableford 9 Holes D. Nicholls 19pts, G. Stevens 18pts, H. Gaylard 17pts, A. Waayers 14pts. N.T.P. 8th D. Nicholls.
12th Mch Men- Stableford 1st Rd. Hogan Trophy. T. Lee 38pts, D. Brown 34pts c/b G. Moroney 34pts. N.T.P.15th R. Pickert. Longest Drive S. Wemyss O/65yrs T. Lee. 16th Mch Ladies-2nd Rd. Robin Scott Trophy-Par G. Stevens +4, H. Gaylard +2, R. Fatone -1 L. Johns -2 c/b C. Spencer-2. N.T.P. 8th G. Stevens. Men- stableford. T. Lee 35pts, R. Pickert 31pts c/b E. Newton 31pts. N.T.P 15th T. Lee Longest Drive o/65yrs B. Gibson. 19th Mch Men Par.-2nd Rd. Robin Scott Trophy D. Brown +1, S. Hondow Sq, R. Pickert -1, \N.T.P. 3rd S. Wemyss, 15th R. Keane. Longest Drive S. Wemyss O/65yrs T. Lee.
23rd Mch Ladies-2nd Rd. Autumn TrophyStroke G. Stevens 112-44-68. D. Nicholls 85-13-72, S Hofmaier 105-29-76 c/b H.Gaylard 119-29-76. Putting R. Fatone 25putts, N.T.P. 3rd G. Stevens, 8th D. Nicholls, 15th L. Johns. Best Gross D. Nicholls 85. Men- Stroke T. Lee 86-16-70, B. Gibson 91-16-75, J. Smigowski 93-17-76 N.T.P. 3rd T. Lee Longest Drive J. Smigowski. 26th Mch Men- Stroke R. Pickert 93-21-72, G. Hondow 100-27-73, G Moroney 108-34-74 Longest Drive D. Mather, O/65yrs T. Lee.
INVERLEIGH BOWLS CLUB NEWS
Is it good news that Midweek pennant Div 6, goes up next year to Division 5. Yes !!!
runners up, so if you are looking for some challenges and companionship, please contact the club.
It’s also good news that we were runners up in the Midweek pennant Div 6 Grand Final, a great effort by all club members and the team players.
Many of our members are going away during the break and we wish them a happy and restful time. In August , we will start getting our bowling arm functioning again, with the season to start late September HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL !!!! Submitted by Helen Gaylard (Vice President)
Meredith and District Motorcycle Club
Above: Midweek Division 6 Grand Final Teams. (Left to Right) John Croft, Joy Gray, Mal Johns, Helen Gaylard, John Henderson, Val Robertson, Victor Leach, Carol Joyce and Mora Leach. ( it’s an interesting note that in lawn bowls there is no grading . A player can play Division 1 on a Saturday then come and play Division 6 in Midweek pennant….can’t quite work that one out ….no other sport exists like this…….I thought rules were there to encourage people to play ) ( no tears …just shaking my head ) The bowls pennant season has finished , and yes we are all a little bit tired. It has been great to renew friendships within the club and with other clubs, as the pennant season rolls along. Next season , we are still looking for more players. Midweek has to produce another team now that we have gone up a division, being
Looking for a safe and fun place to ride your dirt bike or somewhere to take the kids to ride there’s look no further than Meredith and District Motorcycle Club or MADMCC for short. We meet the 3rd sunday of every month for our ride day (NO RACING AND NO QUADS 4 WHEELERS) We have 2 tracks: 1 that is set up as a motocross track that is marshalled and we also have a smaller flat track for kids/beginners to learn to ride. St Johns is in attendance as well as a canteen. For more information please head over to our Facebook page MADMCC or call 0415 503 869.
Contributions to the Sports Pages is welcomed from all Sporting Clubs and Activities in the Area. Please forward articles to “leighnews@bigpond.com”, including Photos. (PeterT-Editor)
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SUMMER SENSATIONS CAFE & WINDMILL MINI GOLF 1440 BANNOCKBURN-SHELFORD ROAD. TEESDALE. PH. 5281-5449
Now Trading on Spring/Summer Hours Mon. Wed. Thurs. Fri. & Sat. 9:30 to 4:30 Sunday 9:00 to 4:30 (Mini Golf Same Hours as Above) CLOSED TUESDAY
Country Breakfast Sat. & Sun. 9:30 to 11:30 STRAWBERRIES & BOYSENBERRIES AVAILABLE. We have a Range of House Made Berry Pies to take home or order for your next Special Occasion.
Small Pies (serve 2-3) $12 Large Family Pies (Serve 6) $23 WINDMILL MINI-GOLF Specials-School Holidays and beyond in Mini Golf. Family Package-2 Adults & 2 Children under 16 = $30 1 Round of Mini Golf, Croquet & Quiots = $12 per head for ALL 3
Contact Danielle for Enquires & Bookings ph: 5281 5449
Mystery Object? What was the mystery object?
Meals all day, 7 days a week Live music every Sunday Comprehensive wine list Call us - 03 5265 1220 Email us - email@inverleighhotel.com.au 1 High St Inverleigh Victoria 3321 Australia inverleighhotel.com.au
Here is the answer.... It is a wire straightener! More suited for fine wire, wrap the tool around the wire, hold it firmly and pull the wire through to straighten it.
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MY EVEREST STORY My mate Frank invited me to join him on a trek Mt Everest base camp. “Why not” I said. Well our departure date, 27 October 2015 came around pretty quick and we were off to Nepal. After arriving in Kathmandu we meet our guide and off to the airport for the flight to Lukla, the starting point of our trek. This is at an altitude of 2840 metres. We arrived at Lukla and set off trekking. We head to Phak-
ding and spent one night here before continuing on to Namche at an altitude of 3440 metres. We spent two nights here to acclimatise. The next day we trekked to Tengboche where we attended the local monastery and watched the monks during one of their pray sessions. The following day we trekked to Dingboche and we spent two nights here, again to acclimatise. We left here and headed to Lobuche. All our days of trekking had us getting up at 6am and having breakfast and hitting the trail by 7am. Our guide modified our itinerary here and made us have an extra rest day as I had picked up a chest infection a few days earlier. Thankfully I had taken antibiotics with me and they were starting to work, so the next day we headed off to our final town Gorak Shep. This is at an altitude of 5140 metres. This was a short
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walk of only around 3 hrs so we got to have a rest for a couple of hours. We were then to head to Everest base Camp but our guide said the weather was lovely and clear and suggested we climb to Kala Patthar to watch the sunset on Everest. We agreed and set off at 2.30pm on the climb to 5550 metres. As we neared the top it was getting really cold and when I went to have a drink of water from my camel pack, it had frozen in the tube. I had to hang on to it for 10 minutes to get it to defrost. We made the top just before sunset after 3hrs and 10 minutes. The views were amazing and watching the top of Mt Everest turn bright orange was just sensational. The -10c was bearable soaking in the views, it is difficult to put in words. Once the sun had disappeared we put on our torch lights and headed back down, funny but it only took us an hour to get down. We had an absolute ball and I would highly recommend it to anyone, we saw people in their 80’s doing the trek. You could make the days shorter and stay in other villages, of course it would take you longer. The people are very friendly and you would hardly know there had been earthquakes in the area. If you are thinking of doing it, do it.
LANDCARE LANDCARE LANDCARE LANDCARE LANDCARE Re-using old tree guards A big thanks to the Baylis family for donating a few thousand tree guards for future landcare projects. Thanks also to Michael Cusick for helping to transport the guards. The guards were used by the Baylis family over a number of years to guard about 20,000 trees they planted on their Murgheboluc property along the creek and on an escarpment to mitigate against erosion, improve biodiversity and shelter for crops and livestock. If you’re doing more than one stint of tree planting, it can be worth the time and effort to remove and re-use tree guards. Plastic tree guards with wire or hardwood stakes cost around $3.00 per seedling, so re-using them is a significant cost reduction. As an added virtue, you are minimising the total amount of plastic used. Tree guards are ready to be removed when the plants have grown 2-3 times the height of the tree guard. The saplings need to be strong enough not to need further protection but not so large that you can’t get the guard off without destroying it. If you have tree guards due be removed this year and you’d like some help, please get in touch. We’d be especially keen if you’re able to donate some of them. As an added bonus, we can do a species count to see what has survived and whether any gaps need filling. How to identify and how to manage Serrated Tussock,
Chilean Needle Grass & other needle grass weeds Free info session 6pm Weds 20th April at Barrabool Cricket Club Rooms, 20 Cochranes Road, Ceres. All welcome. Includes free BBQ dinner. RSVP to Elissa (contact details below) by 15th April. Topics include: efficient ways to manage noxious weeds; the results of local trials into managing Chilean Needle Grass; the role of local & state government; how to confidently distinguish between different weeds and native grasses. Designing and managing your horse property Free info session 7pm Tues 17th May, Marcus Oldham College, Waurn Ponds. International expert Alayne Bickle. All wecome, RSVP to Karen O’Keefe on 0409 559 482 or karen.okeefe@ccma. vic.gov.au. Elissa Ashton-Smith, Facilitator, Geelong Landcare Network 23 High St, Inverleigh Ph 0438 525 502 E: geelonglandcarenetwork@gmail.com
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WIDE SELE SELECTION OF NEW RIDE-ONS GET READY FOR THE COMING SPRING SEASON Packages available Trade-ins welcome Servicing all major brands & outdoor power equipment
CNR PRINCES HWY & LENNOX STREET WINCHELSEA P: 5267 2266 accounts@allaboutmowers.com.au
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Need someone to TALK to? Want someone to LISTEN?
SUE’S COUNSELLING SERVICE You can make a booking by calling Sue
0419 383 207 You can expect complete confidentiality, absolute professionalism and utmost respect when attending counselling with me. Together we will work toward achieving your goal.
DES GUINANE FCPA
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT & TAX CONSULTANT For appointment office phone 5222 4811 or Gheringhap, Bannockburn 5281 1474 (A/H)
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Bridgestone Service Centre
5281 1666 60 Holder Rd, Bannockburn Still locally owned and operated by Shane & Danielle Maquire
Tyres Wheels Batteries Puncture Repairs Wheel alignments Tyre Safety Inspections Mechanical Services Lic. 42937
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TEESDALE PRIMARY TERM RECAP
What a busy term it has been! Students returned to school at the start of the year with new uniform, new books and eager to catch up with their teachers and friends. We had the Welcome Family Picnic Night, Meet and Greet Interviews, Working Bees, Sports Days, Clean Up Day, School Council and PFA Elections and lots of learning!
TEESDALE PS CROSS COUNTRY
The whole school walked up to the Don Wallace Reserve to participate in the cross country events during the last week of term. The younger children ran (or walked) in the shorter course and were all winners! The older students ran the 3km course and we congratulate all runners on a great effort. It was great to our parents run the very competitive parent race and it is with pride that we congratulate our star principal Grant Rau for beating all competitors to the finish line. Winners and place getters in senior categories will be eligible to participate in the MVA Cross Country to be held on Friday 15th April at the Don Wallace Reserve. Successful competitors from this event will go on to zone finals on Wednesday 4th May at Geelong Grammar.
results to plan programs and activities to improve your child’s experience at school. Students in Year 5 and 6 will participate in this year’s survey. All responses to the survey are anonymous. This year the Attitudes to School Survey will be conducted at our school over the period Monday 18th April to Friday 29th April. The survey only takes 20-30 minutes to complete and occurs during your child’s class time.
The survey results will be reported back to the school at the end of July. The survey results will be communicated to parents through annual reporting and School Council meetings. Last year we used the survey results to assist us in discussions with our Year 5 and 6 classes on classroom behavior improvement strategies.
PYJAMA DAY
To celebrate the end of a successful first term, the students requested a Pyjama Day for the last day of the term. All students were encouraged to wear pyjamas (over their school uniform) to school and to bring along a gold coin donation. All money raised will go to the Royal Children’s Hospital Good SAKGP MUDBRICK CAFÉ Friday Appeal. The PJ Parade was very Thank you to everyone who came colourful and a lot of fun as our photos along to our second Mudbrick Café on show! the last Wednesday of term. We had a huge turnout and as usual the food and S c h o o l the company was excellent. Staff and resumes for students made delicious scones with term 2 on jam and cream. Plus there was yummy Monday 11th banana bread that complimented a hot April. We hope cuppa. But the surprise dish was a warm families have a tomato and spinach salad garnished with safe and happy a poached egg, which everyone enjoyed. holiday break The café is only open one Wednesday a and return for MVA ATHLETICS SPORTS month between 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. so our sporty start Unfortunately due to the wild make a note of the next date and come to the term with weather forecast, the MVA Athletics along and enjoy on – Wednesday 4th the MVA Cross Country, MVA Athletics Sports were postponed until next term. May, 2016 . Carnival and Winter Sports Day. All students in Years 3-6 will join our other local primary schools for the If you would like to know more PARENTS AND FRIENDS Athletics Carnival. The event is being about our school, please phone us ASSOCIATION (PFA) held at Goldsworthy Reserve, Corio. during school A huge thank you to our wonderful We wish all our students an enjoyable hours on 5281 day of activities and also thank parent volunteers for a fantastic effort this term. 5218 or head We have some great cooks who provided volunteers for their support. to our website scones for the cross country as well as at: www. WE WANT OUR STUDENTS TO help out on the check points. teesdaleps.vic. Staff and students enjoyed a very edu.au TELL US WHAT THEY THINK! delicious lasagne lunch / popcorn snack Our school is conducting a survey to day which was a successful fundraiser. It’s not okay find out what your child thinks of our PFA are also in the process of to be away, school. The Attitudes to School Survey is organising gifts for the Mother’s Day unless it’s an annual survey for Years 5 to 12 students Stall next term. school holidays! offered by the Department of Education We really do appreciate the efforts Don’t forget to practice for the cross and Training. It is designed to assist of our fantastic volunteers and extend country and athletics events! schools in gaining an understanding of a very big thank you from the school students’ perceptions and experience of Stay safe over the holiday break! school. Our school will use the survey community.
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Sarah HENDERSON mp Corangamite Community Update
More good news on our local unemployment rate The positive trend in local unemployment figures reflects the Turnbull Coalition government’s unwavering focus on innovation and economic growth in our region. Across the Geelong Region, unemployment (on a three month rolling average) has decreased to 3.6%. While the Australian Bureau of Statistics has indicated caution is required, we are seeing
some very positive signs in the local employment market. The Australian economy has added more than 300,000 jobs in the 2015 calendar year – the best performance in terms of job creation since 2006. National figures show that employment growth of 2.5 per cent is well above the 10-year average of 1.8 per cent.
Celebrating the National Innovation and Science Agenda with Shaun Smith & Jasjeet Kaur at Geelong CSIRO’s Manufacturing Research Facility.
Entries open to Salty Lake Film Fest
I am delighted to announce the Salty Lake Film Fest in partnership with Cotton On. With $10,000 of prize money up for grabs, entries are now open to young filmmakers – from primary school to 35 years. Corangamite is an aboriginal word meaning ‘salty lake.’ This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate “Our Home, Your Story.’ At Cotton On for the Salty Lake Film Fest launch with local students and Asst. Innovation Minister Wyatt Roy.
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