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Leigh News November 2016 Volume 42 Number 10
An Inverleigh Progress Association Publication
ISSN 0313-8453
ISSN 0313-8453
SHELFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL 150th ANNIVERSARY 12th November 2016.
IMPORTANT CFA NOTICE:
Community members: when you are going to burn please log your burn by ringing Burn Notification on 1800 668 511
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WHAT’S ON: 1th November: Remembrance Day (Page 26) 11th November: Inverleigh Variety Concert (Page 11) 12th November: Shelford Primary School 150th Anniversary.(Page 3) 12th November: Meredith Spring Clean (Page 25) 26th November: Vintage Afternoon Tea @ Barwon Park (Page16)
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Peter’s Editorial
During the last few weeks I have a heard a word that I don’t recall hearing for quite some years. Do you sometimes have a word pop up in conversation, right out of the blue, but it fits perfectly the current situation or circumstances you find yourself in, and puts everything in perspective for you. Well, that is what I have found over the last couple of weeks. Several people has commented to me “what a duffer you are!” It’s a silly word sitting there all on its own. Duffer. But certainly summed up my circumstances from Saturday 22nd. In a short moment of inattention I successfully put a fair old gash in my Middle finger, Left Hand, on my bench saw. What a Duffer. To those who have sent me best wishes for a quick and full recovery, my sincere thanks. I was very fortunate to only have this one incident after 30 plus years using wood working machines. To everyone, don’t be a Duffer, like me. Be careful in all that you do! parts.
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SHELFORD PRIMARY CELEBRATES 150 YEARS!
Shelford Primary School is looking for past students and anyone who is interested in visiting our beautiful little school to join with us and celebrate our 150th year. Celebrations commence Saturday 12th November 2016 from 11am - 5pm. The 125th time capsule will be unearthed and a BBQ lunch, afternoon tea, memorabilia and children’s activities will be available. For further information, please contact: Rebecca Jenkinson 0417 519 116 / 03 5281 3206 Carolyn Wilson 0409 137 621 / 03 5281 3222 Barbra Meek 0409 050 046 / 03 5281 3245
Inverleigh Public Hall and Mechanics Institute History Inverleigh Hall History – From the Minute Books January 1946– Mrs Berridge, of the Old Time Club, requested permission for a new honour roll to be hung in the hall – permission granted. Have a look at the WW2 honour roll next time you are in the hall. June 1946 – The need for enlarging the Hall had been raised for a while. The following bodies were to be written to, to be invited to a public meeting ‘to discuss ways and means of starting a building fund for the Mechanics.’ Red Cross Society, old Time Club, Mothers Club, C.W.A., Football Club, Athletic Club, Golf Club, Soldiers Wlefare Club, Primary Producers Union & church bodies. A separate Building Committee was formed to undertake fund raising and make recommendations, while the Mechanics Institute Committee continued on with the regular work of maintenance, bookings, buying books, setting hiring rates etc. Some people worked on both committees and everyone supported the work of the Building Committee. There followed years of fund raising and grant requests, volunteer labour and work, culminating in the cream brick hall and foyer section of our hall which was opened in 1959. We extend to everyone a warm invitation to join us for the Inverleigh Hall’s 150th birthday concert on Friday 11th November at 7 pm, followed by a delicious country supper. We acknowledge the fantastic work of previous generations which is continued today. We have a good line up of acts. There will be the presentation of a birthday present to the hall (a gift that the community will find
very useful.) Come along and share in this special celebration. Adults - $5, children -free. Inquiries-Christine Windle, 0403 267 286
Inverleigh Public Hall 150th Birthday
Family Variety Concert o o o o
Friday 11th November 7 pm (followed by supper at about 8.45) Adults $5, Children Free Inverleigh Public Hall
MC – Rohan Windle, singer, musician and comedian ALL WELCOME Come along and enjoy a wonderful community event. Help us celebrate 150 years of our Hall’s service to the community. Inquiries: 0403 267 286
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Attention Everyone Who Loves To Take a Photo
Photo Competition and Exhibition ‘Our Town Through Your Eyes’ An exhibition of the photos of Inverleigh and District entered in the competition will be displayed at the Australia Day Breakfast 2017 at the Inverleigh Public Hall
Sections :
Adult & Under 18
Categories: Places (Last 12 months) Places (Before 2016) People
Prizes for each category in each section To enter: send your photo, name, section, category & photo details to Katrina Robson, katmck12@bigpond.com, or call her on 0400 527 352.
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Thanks to Ross Wilson of Shelford and also to Mora Leach of Inverleigh for supplying the figures each month VICTORIA PARK -INVERLEIGH
Early in October the Committee held its second Car Boot Sale. The weather on the day was dry but with a strong wind and this unfortunately affected the result. The day was not as successful as the inaugural Car Boot Sale held in July but still showed the potential for further growth. Unfortunately, due to a number of circumstances that are beyond the control of the Committee the third Car Boot Sale planned for 20 November has had to be cancelled. This is disappointing but plans are in place for the sales to continue next year. The strong winds experienced recently have brought down one of the very old pine trees that line the Reserve. Fortunately, no damage was done although the tree fell over the fence line onto Jubilee Street, the unmade track that borders the Eastern Boundary of the Park. Already the accessible parts of the tree have been removed and Jubilee Street can still be safely used. An inspection of the remaining trees by arborists from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning is to be carried out to ascertain whether any others are in need of attention before they suffer the same fate. The Committee was recently successful in obtaining a community grant from Golden Plains Shire to repair the fence line on the northern boundary of the Park and to install a new entrance to the Park on Park Street. This work is now in progress and it is expected that it will be completed early in November. Plans are in place for further work to be undertaken to maintain and improve the facilities for users of the Park. During October the Park’s two consistent users – Bellarine Harness for Pleasure Club and Leigh District Riding Club - will both use the Park for their regular monthly activities whilst Rebecca Wilson’s Little Foxes will resume their activities after the school holidays.
INVERLEIGH CHRISTMAS CAROLS MONDAY 12TH DECEMBER 2016 AT 7 P.M. INVERLEIGH PUBLIC HALL Featuring: Guest Artist Children’s Choir Children’s Orchestra Community Carol Singing Admission Free Supper Afterwards All members of the Community invited to attend.
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INVERLEIGH BOWLS CELEBRATES 30 YEARS Recently the Inverleigh Bowls Club celebrated 30 years with a Special Afternoon Tea attended by Past and Present Players and Officials. Among those present were June Oliver and Betty Wishart who are amongst longest serving members of the Club and had the privilege together of cutting the cake. Many hours of voluntary work have been poured into the local Bowls Club over the years to make it the wonderful facility that we have today. The Bowls Club is part of the Geelong Bowling Region and is involved in Pennant Play on Saturdays and Midweek. The Honour Boards have recently been updated to accommodate all of
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those locals, who over the years have served the Club. The special day also incorporated “David’s Day”, an annual completion between Inverleigh and Barwon Heads Clubs. Past and Present Players all joined in to “have a roll” and get the feel of bowling again. Many thanks to all who organised the day and provided afternoon tea.
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INVERLEIGH A relaxed and friendly playgroup for children aged 0 to 5 years Toys, climbing frames, a weekly craft activity & an excursion each term
WHERE: Inverleigh Public Hall 75 High St, Inverleigh WHEN: Wednesday 9.15 - 11.15 COST: $3 a family per session and a piece of fruit to share Phone: 0415 503 869
Feel free to turn up, enjoy a cup of coffee and a slice of cake and join in the fun !
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Food Network Meeting Are you interested in growing, cooking, eating or sharing food? • Meeting for all community members interested in food • Great opportunity to meet likeminded people, share ideas and experiences • Find out about, and become involved in local community projects designed to increase access to food • All welcome! RSVP • Catering and transport provided. RSVP essential. When:
Wednesday 7 December 2016
Time:
7:00pm-9:00pm
Where:
Dereel Hall, 14 Swamp Road, Dereel 3352
Transport:
Departing Bannockburn Cultural Centre at 6.15pm and returning by 9.45pm Departing Smythesdale Well at 6.15pm and returning by 9.45pm
Contact Jacinta on 5321 1500 or email: jacinta.walsh@ gplains.vic.gov.au
GOLDEN PLAINS SHIRE COUNCIL SERIOUS ABOUT FIRE PREVENTION NOTICES
Golden Plains Shire Council is serious about protecting its communities through fire prevention in the lead up to the summer fire danger period. Council’s Municipal Fire Prevention Officers will be assessing properties to ensure that residents have reduced fire hazards on their property by cutting long grass and cleaning up fines fuels (leaves, twigs, bark) in preparation for the coming fire season. Officers will focus on the management of fine fuels in the area immediately around a house and outbuildings, providing a level of protection to both the house and the residents who may seek shelter in it. Rod Nicholls, CEO of Golden Plains Shire Council, said that everyone has a role to play in staying safe this summer. “I urge all residents to pay close attention to a Fire Prevention Notice if they receive one – it is about keeping you, your family and your community safe.” “As we’ve seen in recent years in Dereel, Golden Plains is extremely vulnerable to bush and grass fire, and Council is serious about doing everything we can to keep residents safe.” “Fire Prevention Notices will be issued to properties with a fire hazard instructing the owner to clean up the hazard and non-compliance will result in fines in excess of $1,500 plus additional costs,” he said. “Golden Plains Shire does its part in preparing our community for the fire season by implementing a Municipal Fire Management Plan and slashing long grass on Council-owned roadsides and in reserves, and helping CFA brigades to burn roadsides and reserves.” “Fire Action Week was last week and a good reminder to prepare, and I encourage all residents to learn what they need to know about staying safe this fire season.” Council issued 570 Fire Prevention Notices during the 2015/16 fire season directing landowners to cut their grass and clean up fine fuels around the home. 28 recipients failed to comply with their Fire Prevention Notice and were issued with fines in excess of $1,500 plus contractor cutting fees and administrative costs, twelve of which went to the Magistrates Court in August.
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A New Parish Priest for St. Joseph’s Parish On the evening of 22nd October 2016 a celebration was held of the Installation of the twenty-second Parish Priest of the Meredith Parish, Father Charles Balnaves, by Archbishop Denis Hart DD, in front of a full church of parishioners, representatives of other denominations and friends . Meredith is a historic parish with priests and bishops travelling through the area on horseback as early as 1845, and the first Mass said to be celebrated in Meredith by Fr Smyth in 1853. In 1875 Meredith was made a separate parish, having previously been part of St Mary’s Mission. Boundary changes have occurred throughout the ensuing one hundred and forty-one years and the Parish now consists of Mass Centres of: Meredith, Anakie, Bannockburn, Inverleigh and Winchelsea and many small towns in between. Fr James Hegarty was appointed the first Parish Priest and in the ensuing years twenty-one parish priests and eight administrators have faithfully served the parish. It has been nine years since Meredith Parish has had a Parish Priest, so as Archbishop Hart presented Fr Charles Balnaves with the keys of all the churches, and led him to the other important and
WOULD YOU TRUST HIM?
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I remember hearing years ago of something that happened even more years ago – back in the year 1859 in fact – there was a man who was a tight-rope walker for a circus. He would tie a rope between two poles and walk from one pole to the other on that rope. The man was known as Blondin, but that wasn’t his real name. One day he had arranged for a long rope, about 350 meters, to be stretched across the Niagara Falls in America – the largest waterfall in the world. He was going to walk across the Niagara Falls on that rope! The event had been well publicized, and there were great crowds that came to watch him walk across on that rope. One small misstep would see him plunge to his death! After having done it a few times, to huge applause, he then took a wheelbarrow (no doubt with a specially shaped wheel so that it would stay on the rope) and he walked that wheelbarrow across. There was much applause again. This story has been told over and over again, and probably it has been embellished somewhat over the decades since it happened. One version of the story says that on one occasion he walked across blindfold; and then he took a little stove, and stopped halfway across to cook himself an omelette! The one that particularly interested me was when, after walking the wheelbarrow across to much applause, he stopped and called out to the crowd, “Do you believe I can do it with someone sitting in the wheelbarrow?” “Yes,” came the chorus of voices in reply. “Who would like to volunteer to be the first?” Silence. No one came forward. They all said that they believed he could do it, but no one would commit to being his passenger.
significant parts of the church spontaneous applause broke out. Archbishop Hart entreated Charles to always be a loving Father, a gentle shepherd and a wise teacher of his people, so that he may lead them to Christ. Father Charles Balnaves has had a unique journey to the priesthood. Growing up in Canberra he studied Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, becoming a petroleum engineer and project manager for BHP Billiton for more than thirty years. He was married to Tania for thirty-seven years and has two sons, James and Michael. After leaving BHP Charles first worked as a Pastoral Associate before quiet words from respected priests and friends led him to study for the Diaconate. After caring for his wife Tania during her illness for 37 years and her subsequent death, Charles was lead again by quiet murmurs of the heart to his ordination to the Priesthood in June 2015, sent to the Melton Parish as an Assistant Priest and then in July 2016, appointed Parish Priest of the Meredith Parish. A three course smorgasbord dinner, catered for by parishioners from all far corners of the parish completed a wonderful celebration. Diane Ritchie Those people who said that they believed – did they have true faith? Perhaps they were 95% confident, but they were not prepared to commit themselves for fear that the missing 5% would be their lot, that this man would miss his step just that once while he/ she was his passenger. They were not prepared to take the risk. For many people today, their faith is like that. Most people, even if they do not attend church any more, have either attended Sunday School or CRE in schools, or in some other way have come to hear about Jesus. And they might be intrigued to hear about the miracles He performed – healing the sick, even on a number of occasions raising a dead person back to life. Those are independently verified miracles. Many people even allow that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, as He claimed to be. But that He died in their place in order to reconcile them to God, is just a step too far for some. They will not commit to following Him unreservedly – a bit like the spectators at Blondin’s tightrope walk across the Niagara Falls. They might have 95% faith, but they will not commit. They fear the risk of losing by it – losing favour, losing prestige, losing respect among their fellow human beings. They fear being put to shame for their faith! Or they fear that committing totally to Jesus would mean giving up some things that they are presently attached to, things of which they are rather fond. Is that the case with you? Will you not trust your life to Jesus, who loved you so much that He died for you, paying the ultimate price to reconcile you to God? You won’t be disappointed! “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). Willem Vandenberg, The Leigh Presbyterian Church
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INVERLEIGH CFA NEWS
Hello all, Fire Season Well, we currently have the year to break the drought. After the last three very dry years and the period March 2015 to March 2016 equal the driest on record it hasn’t really stopped raining since May. You can see the result of this in the plant growth around, and this is only just starting to really get going after a cool spring. As you also have probably seen and heard in the media, the CFA are warning of an above average fire season due to the amount of vegetation. Now is the time to start controlling it in order to keep on top of things by the time summer arrives. This year mowing is likely to be needed more than once but try to keep grass cut to less than 10cm. Fire can ignite and travel quickly through long grass. Related to this the Golden Plains Shire Gazette recently had a good article on fire preparation and which also warned that the Shire would be inspecting properties around the Shire. The CFA website has a great deal of information on assessing your fire risk as well as how to prepare your property. Another useful tool on the CFA website is the Vegetation clearing tool which gives details of what types of vegetation and other fuels you are allowed to clear based on distances from buildings and fences, as well and indicating what you should clear. Also, remember to keep a 4 metre by 4 metre gap on all
driving gateways so that any vehicles can get access as well. Fire Season Please remember to notify of burn offs on 1800 668 511– it saves unnecessary call outs of personnel and vehicles. While the Fire Danger Period is expected to be declared much later this year please keep an eye on the CFA website. Also a sign will also be displayed just outside towns when the Fire Danger Period comes into force. For Inverleigh this is on the Hamilton Highway. As always the Can I or Can’t I brochure details what can be done during the Fire Danger Period and on Total Fire Ban days. This is on the CFA website. We will also have some copies at the Inverleigh Brigade Shed in town. Farmers should also note that there are new guidelines for farming operations in paddocks including grain harvesting and when this should be halted in relation to local grass fire danger indices. The CFA website has details. Inverleigh Brigade Activities While we have been fortunate to not have had many fire incidents over winter we have had a number of motor vehicle accidents, plus one other high profile rescue incident during a flood that should have been unnecessary. One compensation for this was that it provided good insights into capabilities of our vehicles and equipment, and also the co-ordination between the different emergency groups. Inverleigh Brigade members have just undertaken their pre-summer training. We have also been busy during the year with a comprehensive monthly training program.
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This has included: •Training with the SES at Bannockburn and on Common Road on motor vehicle accidents. •Hazmat training •Breathing Apparatus training in an old house at Winchelsea with Winchelsea CFA brigade •Ladders training •Asbestos awareness •Natural Gas safety course. Please feel free to drop into the fire station and have a chat if you are interested in joining the CFA. Until next time – Stay Safe. Andrew Melican Inverleigh CFA Volunteer Brigade Email: andrew.melican@members.cfa.vic.gov.au Brigade Facebook Page: Inverleigh CFA
DRIVERS ROSTER If you cannot make roster please notify officer in charge or ring station 5265 1597. Officer In Charge Tanker One
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7th November Geoff Morgan Ross Wilson Rob MacDonald Matt Wilson
Matt Fry
14th November Andrew Collins GraemeHarvey Noel Wilson
Alecia Fry
21st November David Neville Ewen Peel
Phil Jacobson
Tracey Cook Steve Cook Aaron Everett
28th November Garry Vidler John Hamilton Colin. Holman N. Everett
Jodie Holman
5th December G. Guinane
J. Cook
David. Fenwick A. Melican
M.Maguire
12th December J. Alexander
Matt Hicks
Rob MacDonald Matt Wilson
Brad Pearce
19th December Garry Wishart Anthony Shelley Noel Wilson Matt Fry
Aaron Everett
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Community members: when you are going to burn please log your burn by ringing
Burn Notification on 1800 668 511
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high eight home & living celebrates 3 years
Inverleigh’s very own Homewares and Gift Shop celebrates 3 years of success. Located at 8 High Street, and a convenient stop for locals and visitor alike, high eight provides a wide range, from specialist paint to home decor, lighting, soft furnishings and more.
The local community is important to Lisa, as demonstrated by her continued support of local fund raisers such as Teesdale Primary School (see page 42). There will always be a warm welcome for you at high eight, so make sure to keep Lisa and her team in mind when you need that special little or big “something�. When the Flags are up, pop in and have a browse around. Proprietor Lisa Sarcevic also offers an Interior/ You are sure to Property Styling Service, using her expertise and ability find what you are lookto source products from local and abroad. Lisa and her ing for at high eight. staff can help you with that last minute gift, or that new theme for your current or new home.
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NEW COUNCIL FOR GOLDEN PLAINS SHIRE
Members of a new look Council for Golden Plains Shire will take their Oath of Office on Tuesday 8th November following the Victorian Electoral Commission’s official declaration of the 2016 Local Government election results. The make-up of Golden Plains Shire Council’s elected representatives will include three returning councillors and four new faces. The successful candidates are as follows:
Joanne Gilbert (new) Joanne believes community consultation is paramount and is strongly committed to improving infrastructure and services whilst being financially responsible. Joanne was born and raised in Napoleons, and now lives in Cambrian Hill with her husband and three children. She is an active member of the Napoleons community. Owen Sharkey (new) Owen lives with his family in Batesford, where he is involved in the community, and works in Bannockburn. He would like to be seen as an approachable councillor whose decisions benefit the whole of the Shire. Owen’s priorities are to improve the survey rating, reduce spending, reduce borrowings and raise revenue by means other than increasing rates. Helena Kirby (returning) Helena is a longstanding Councillor of Golden Plains, living and working in Rokewood. She is, and has been, a voice for the whole of the Shire, helping achieve many positive outcomes for Golden Plains. Helena’s priorities this term are to improve roads, drainage and paths and keep rates a minimum. David Evans (new) David is a Bannockburn resident, passionate about making Golden Plains’ rates fair and equitable. He understands the issues facing the Shire, and is interested in making budgetary cost savings, wherever possible. He would like to be seen as approachable and is willing to hear new ideas. Nathan Hansford (returning) Nathan lives with his family in Bannockburn, owns a local business and returns to Golden Plains Shire Council for a second term. He is committed to being an approachable councillor, making the Shire an even greater place to work and live (through improved telecommunications and public transport – to name a few), and is focused on ensuring services are maintained or improved within the challenges associated with rate capping. Des Phelan (returning) This will be Des’ tenth year as a Golden Plains Shire Councillor, having represented the community as Mayor for the last two. Des, a farmer from Springdallah, is very proud of Council’s achievements over the years, including the development of four Early Years centres, amongst other projects. Des is committed to enhancing opportunities for community consultation and keeping rates at a minimum whilst maintaining roads at optimal levels. Les Rowe (new) Les has lived in Golden Plains his whole life, owning and operating a business in Sutherlands Creek. He has been involved in the community for many years, and notably worked with Council and government departments lobbying for the new K-12 school in Bannockburn when he was Bannockburn Primary School President. His priorities are to support the residents, ratepayers and community organisations of Golden Plains, and make decisions that benefit the whole community. Golden Plains Shire CEO Rod Nicholls was quick to congratulate the successful Councillors and said the Council and the community held high expectations for the newly elected team. “This is an exciting time for Golden Plains, and we look forward to working closely with Councillors and the community to continue to help shape Golden Plains into an even more vibrant and sustainable place to live,” said Mr Nicholls. “It’s great to see some familiar faces return and to see some new ones emerge – there is a wealth of leadership experience, community passion and skill in the new Council, which will give Golden Plains good direction,” finished Mr Nicholls. A post-election Special Meeting of the new Council will be held in the Bannockburn Shire Hall at 11am on Tuesday 8 November to swear in the new councillors and elect a Mayor.
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THROUGH THE GARDEN GATE Christine Windle, Garden Gate Nursery, Inverleigh
Rain, Rain, Rain – Too Much Water Can Kill Plants What an amazingly wet and windy winter and spring we have had. The rivers rose, the drains filled and the ground has become saturated. This is bad news for the many plants that do not like to have wet feet. Wet feet is a major plant killer. It happens when the soil around a plant is saturated with water for more than a day. This causes a lack of oxygen in the soil around the root zone, preventing plants from taking it up through their roots. This is exacerbated if there is a lot of organic matter in the soil because any available oxygen is used up as it decomposes. You might be able to detect a slightly septic smell and the plants will start to die. The solution to wet feet is not to stop using organic mulches and compost. Organic matter is great as a soil conditioner and it helps to retain water in our usually dryer climate. What we need to do is observe the patterns of saturation or pooling and look for ways to improve drainage. Planting in raised beds or on mounds is great for plants that like very well drained soil and in areas which can become very wet. Work on the general premise that flowers and shrubs need
about 30 cm depth of well-drained soil around their roots and small trees need about 50 – 60 cms depth of well- drained soil. Another option is to observe the drainage in your garden and select plants to suit each situation – harder to do with such climatic variation over time. In an established garden, dig some small trenches to carry pooling water away or create some swales (small banks of soil), that will direct water away from particular areas. We have water that comes on to our property from the road. In the drought years that is no problem but when we have lots of rain, the last row of trees in our orchard can be sitting in water for weeks at a time. We built a bank which now directs that water away from the orchard and into a small catchment area. It is harder for water to get away in some areas, particularly ones where there are hard surrounding surfaces, retaining walls or buildings. Look at adjusting the slope of the soil surface for more efficient drainage or raising the garden beds. We have put in a slotted agricultural drain to take water away from the little courtyard at the back of our house. Simple spoon drains at the edge of the hard surface can also re-direct excess water. Plants in pots are also susceptible to wet feet, if the pot is sitting on the soil. I got a good tip when I visited a friend’s garden, where large feature pots were placed within garden beds, each one sitting on a flat rock to ensure good drainage. Plants which dislike wet feet include grevilleas, correas, maples, rhododendrons,
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proteas, weeping Cherries, silver birch, pittosporums, gardenias, azaleas, English box, figs, honey suckle, citrus, fruit trees, avocadoes, succulents, lavenders, roses, daphnes and other low water needs plants. Plants which cope with more water include nandinas, photinias, liriopes, cistus (rock roses), hydrangeas, viburnum, wiegelia, alders, Chinese elms, plane trees, ash trees, callistemon, melaleucas, tea trees and some eucalyptus. Happy gardening, Christine and Keith Windle,
• Nursery Wide range of hardy garden plants • 14cm pots $7 Country garden and orchard setting featuring many plants available in the nursery. Open:Thursday - Saturday, 10 - 4 “Often open at other times, ring to check.”
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Hello all, I have had some recent reports of fireworks being set off in the Park Street, Mc Callum Road areas. Not only is this dangerous and can cause some issues with dogs, horses and other livestock it is illegal. If you are detected lighting fireworks the matter has to proceed to the Magistrates Court, it is not something I can issue a fine for. Please if you have been lighting fireworks or know someone who has they need to be informed to stop the activity. Regarding firearm safes. As a result of the recent safe inspection operation and subsequent advice received from the District firearms officer I have found that the old metal clothing type locker with a padlock on it is now regarded as not complying with the regulations. if you have one of these it needs to be updated to an actual firearms safe. There are plenty of places to purchase a safe from at reasonable prices so if you don’t have one it might be time to update. Again regarding the recent floods, please do not drive into or through flood waters because you mightn’t know how deep it is or how strong the current is. I have been informed of another vehicle in Rokewood recently being washed away in flood waters. The Leigh river came up again over the weekend of the 22/10 so please do not drive through flood waters. If you require police assistance/attendance please call 000 and if I am not working they will send the nearest Police unit available. If it is something non urgent there is a pad on the door for messages. Keep safe Chris
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PUBLIC AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR IN THE INVERLEIGH TOWNSHIP As many of you may have read in the June Leigh News I was one of the first people in attendance at the horrific head on collision near the corner of Common Road and the Hamilton Highway which prompted me to question whether we need to have installed an AED accessible to any member of the public finding themselves in the immediate vicinity of our township, and finding themselves around anyone having a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), the leading cause of death in Australia. I have spent some time researching whether this would be a worthwhile endeavour to pursue and have made these discoveries. Public Access Defibrillators have helped save the life of one person every six weeks since their introduction 11 years ago. The first study to fully assess the PAD program’s success has found that patients in cardiac arrest in a public place were 62 per cent more likely to survive if a non-medical professional or bystander was the first person to defibrillate them, shocking their heart back into a normal rhythm. Incredibly, every person who suffered a cardiac arrest at Melbourne Airport and was given a shock via a defibrillator, received it from a bystander. 462 people suffered a cardiac arrest at a sporting or recreational complex and required immediate defibrillation, of which 76 were defibrillated early by a bystander. Those people in Victoria requiring defibrillation in public spaces by an AED PRIOR to emergency services arriving, are more likely to survive and leave hospital. This could be because for every minute delay in a patient being defibrillated, the chances of survival reduce by 9 per cent. PAD units can be used by any member of the community with, or without, formal training. This goes to show that Bystander CPR and defibrillation are an integral part of the Chain of Survival. It is a logical assumption then that survival rates will further increase with more people being willing to help a person in cardiac arrest and with an increase in the public accessibility of AEDs. Anyone can use these AEDs. They cannot be inappropriately used. When you open the lid and put the pads on, they talk you through what needs to be done, through voice prompts. A metronome times the compressions, guiding the person operating the unit to follow the rate. For those of you who are concerned you may do more harm than good faced with someone you are not sure is in cardiac arrest or not, attaching a defibrillator to a person not in cardiac arrest will not harm them. Anyone not sure only has to attach the pads, turn the machine on, follow the verbal prompts, and the unit will tell you if that person needs a shock. From what I have written above, I think you would all agree that having a public defibrillator would only have to save one life, to make it a valuable asset for our township. I have also been doing some research on the cost of having a defibrillator set up in the heart of our township. I have spoken to Ambulance Victoria who strongly encourages community groups to provide this potentially life-saving device for their visitors. They have also recommended the purchase only through a company approved by The Therapeutic
Goods Administration and one that is supported by a number of companies. St John Ambulance Australia ticks both these boxes. St John Ambulance Australia has two types of Defibrillators, both of which come with a free unlocked St John Alarmed metal wall case valued at $309.95 The cheaper one (HS1) at $2,395.00 is more suitable for offices as it is not waterproof and dustproof, and is not really suitable to be kept out in the open. The more expensive Phillips (FRx) at $2,945.00 is more suitable for outdoor areas being dustproof and fairly waterproof (not totally due to the fact that it is not locked). These AEDs also come with an approximate 15 minute instructional DVD which could be shown over a number of days and nights at the Inverleigh Hall for any community members interested in viewing same. It also comes with a link that could be viewed at your own leisure. Postage is $15.00. The Riordan family, who own the Shell Service Station here at Inverleigh, have kindly agreed to have the AED installed on their premises. The Shell Service Station has security cameras operational 24/7, is well lit out of daylight hours, is easy to locate for non-locals, and is open longer than any other business in Inverleigh, all making it the perfect place to house our public AED. The only other cost involved would be in having the AED installed. If there are any local tradesmen that think they could help with this, could you please give me a call. If there are any tradesmen that would like to donate their time in doing so, that would be even better. The unit comes with an 8 year warranty. The battery comes with a 4 year warranty. The unit performs its own calibration at 3.00 a.m. each day. It turns itself on, testing the pads, battery and electronics. As far as maintenance is concerned, the battery needs replacing every 4 years at a cost of $262.00. The electric pads will need replacing every 2 years at a cost of $113.00. The electric pads are made for adults (anyone over 25kg). However, we may be able to get free with our purchase, a child key which reduces the shock delivered to anyone under 25kg in weight. The greatest thing about these units is that when they are purchased they can be registered with www.registermyaed.com.au or by phoning 1800AEDreg which links them straight to Ambulance Victoria’s registry. In the case of an emergency, any bystander who then rings 000, will be directed to the nearest publicly accessible AED . Following my article in June’s Leigh News, there has already been the kind offer from a community member of $500.00 to kick start the fundraising for this unit. This is a very generous offer. Thank you. The Leigh Valley Lions Club has also pledged another $500.00 when we have reached the $2,500.00 mark, to bring us up to the $3,000.00 we need. Thank you also to the Leigh Valley Lions Club. Because of these two very generous offers, we are already a third of the way towards our target. Through the Bendigo Bank, Bannockburn Branch, I have also applied for a Grant under the Bannockburn & District Connected Communities Program. This Grant is now under consideration. Before we look in to how we fundraise for any remaining amounts needed, I am wondering if any other community member or group is willing to donate funds to this project. If so, could you please give me a call. Andrea Bolton - 0438 651041.
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NOVEMBER 2016 CALENDAR The Farm Truck
The Farm Truck Photo shows a 1932 British Bedford truck with a 2 ton carrying capacity powered by a 6 cylinder petrol engine. Stuart Hooper, the owner of the truck, said that his father Bruce, purchased it during the 1950’s, when it was equipped with a 12 ft. long tray, also a crate for carrying sheep and cattle. This truck was imported into Australia from the Bedford factory at Luton in England. It arrived as a chassis and motor with a bonnet cover for the motor. The cabin and wooden tray were constructed and fitted by Australian coach builders.
Luton was the Vauxhall car factory which General Motors Chevrolet Division purchased in 1925. They began to assemble Chevrolet trucks, and market them as Chevrolet Bedfords. In 1931 a new 2 Ton model, the W type, launched as a “pure” Bedford. They won a substantial share of the light truck market throughout the 1930’s. During World War 2 the Luton factory became a major supplier of trucks and tanks. During the 1930’s in Australia, Bedford light trucks were com-
peting with Morris Commercial, British Dodge 2 ton, Ford, and Chevrolet from Canada. Today’s farm trucks come in a large range of carrying capacities. All the way up to loads of 45 tonnes for B Double trucks . This has been achieved by continuous development of larger fuel efficient engines, air brakes , air bag suspension, robust axles very strong synchromesh gearboxes, better tyres and power steering. Returning to the Bedford on the calendar, Stuart can remember his father transporting Inverleigh scouts to camps at Anglesea during the late 1950’s on the back of this Bedford. Ross Peel.
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NOVEMBER 1st - 9th – Somers Camp 2nd - 4th – Grade 4 Camp Sunday 6th – Garden Working Bee – 10am Thursday 10th/Friday 11th – Working Bees Saturday 12th – 150th Celebrations Thursday 17th – Bravehearts – P-2 17th – 19th – Energy Breakthrough Saturday 19th – Wedding Catering DECEMBER Friday 16th – School Concert Monday 19th – End of Year Excursion – SuperTramp and Kardinia Pool BUNNINGS BARBECUE Many thanks to all the parents and family members who helped out with our recent Bunnings BBQ. We had a busy day and raised a significant amount of money for the school which will be used mainly to purchase resources for the children. ENERGY BREAKTHROUGH We still have some work to do on getting our Energy Breakthrough billy cart entry together, but things are underway. We have children from both Roke-
wood and Meredith Primary Schools to round out our team numbers, and a training schedule has been organised. This is a fantastic chance for the children to meet students from all over the state and compete with them in a series of races which encourage fun, fitness and a healthy lifestyle. AFTER SCHOOL CARE AT SHELFORD PRIMARY We are currently in the process of applying to become a registered provider of After School Care. We are undertaking this step as believe that it will be of great benefit to our whole school community.
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CORANGAMITE COMMUNITY HELPING IN WAR ON WILD RABBITS
•15 sites across Corangamite will participate in the release of a new variant of rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus - RHDV1 K5. •It’s been 20 years since the last rabbit biocontrol was released in Australia. •A RabbitScan mobile app is now available to enable people to contribute to the national data set A new virus known as RHDV1 K5 will be trialled next year across 15 sites in Corangamite in an effort to significantly reduce rabbit populations and their devastating impact on agricultural production and native ecosystems. The sites are as follows: Bambra, Batesford, Bellbrae, Birregurra, two sites across the Bellarine Peninsula, Jancourt East via Cobden, Lorne, Mt Duneed, Queenscliff, Rokewood & surrounds, Shelford, Surf Coast Shire Council, Tanbryn and Torquay. Federal Member for Corangamite, Sarah Henderson, today welcomed the support from local residents who helped to identify potential trial sites for next year’s release of the virus that scientists and landowners hope will significantly reduce rabbit populations “Australia has a good track record when it comes to the biological control of rabbits. When we first released rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus in 1995, populations had multiplied to around 600 million, and we managed to reduce this by 98 per cent in arid areas,” Ms Henderson said. “This built on the massive reductions achieved in the 1950s from the release of the myxoma virus, which killed more than 85 per cent of Australia’s rabbit population. “Rabbit populations are on the rise again, however, and a coordinated effort is needed from all levels of government working with researchers, industry and local communities to address this pest problem. “The release of RHDV1 K5 is part of the Australian Government’s $1.2 million commitment to assist in the research and development of new rabbit controls.” Areas with high rabbit density were a priority in the site selection process, which aims to achieve maximum coverage and provide the best outcomes through a broader spread of the virus. Ms Henderson said it was unfortunate Australia had such a large rabbit problem, but welcomed the announcement that sites in Corangamite had been selected as part of the national program to protect local industry from these types of pests.
“RHDV1 K5 won’t kill every pest rabbit, but it is the best option to address population resistance to existing RHDV strains and tackle this pest problem on a national scale,” Ms Henderson said. “Rabbits are real problem in our local community and cause an estimated $206 million in lost national production each year. “I ask that local residents remain vigilant by reporting pest sightings to authorities and by recording and mapping rabbit activity in their area using the RabbitScan mobile app, which will be used to monitor the effectiveness of control measures.” Information entered in the app will provide essential data to land managers undertaking follow up controls once the RHDV1 K5 virus has been released. RabbitScan can be downloaded from www.rabbitscan.org.au For more details about the RHD-Boost project, visit the Invasive Animals CRC website www.invasiveanimals.com
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•Rabbits cause an estimated $206 million in losses each year to the agricultural industry. •It’s been 20 years since the last rabbit biocontrol was released in Australia. •The RHDV1 K5 is a naturally occurring Korean variant of rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus currently found in Australia. •RHDV1 K5 is estimated to have a conservative knockdown average of 10 and 15 per cent of the wild rabbit population in Australia, and up to 40 per cent in cool-wet areas. •RHDV1 K5 was selected for the national programme to boost rabbit biocontrol on the basis that it should work better in cool-wet regions of Australia where rabbit populations have demonstrated resistance to the existing RHDV strains. •A vaccine to protect domestic rabbits against RHDV1 has been available in Australia since 1996 and studies demonstrate effective immunity against the RHDV1 K5 variant.
COMMEMORATING THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF VETERANS IN WESTERN VICTORIA
The Andrews Labor Government is helping communities honour the sacrifice of our veterans, and giving their families the support they deserve. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP announced new ways the Labor Government is honouring the legacy of Victoria’s veterans, and giving their families new opportunities to study. Our Commemoration and Community Education Program will help deliver projects that honour the extraordinary contribution of our veterans. Grants of up to $20,000 are available for new war memorials, commemorative events or education programs. The Labor Government is also helping dependents under age 25 with the costs of education. Grants are available for education fees, books, school uniforms and other costs associated with getting a great education. Our veterans gave us all a great gift. They’ve earned our support for the rest of their lives. That’s why we’re working hard to protect their welfare and give their service the fitting commemoration it deserves. For more information or to apply online visit www.dpc.vic.gov.au Quotes attributable to Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP “We’re so proud of our veterans in Western Victoria. We have a significant wartime legacy, and it’s our duty to preserve these memories for future generations to cherish.” “We want to help veterans and their families, because they deserve the same opportunities as everyone else.”
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Golden Plains CEO’s Message November 2016
You may note that this is once again a ‘CEO message’ this month, rather than a ‘Mayor message’. At the time of writing, Council election results were not known – please visit goldenplains.vic.gov.au/news after 2 November to find out who your new Councillors are!
FEDERAL FUNDING GETS BANNOCKBURN HEART BEATING Sarah Henderson MP, Federal Member for Corangamite announced in October a $1.2 million National Stronger Regions Grant for Council to deliver Stage One of the Bannockburn Civic Heart Precinct. Bannockburn’s first ever family-friendly outdoor civic precinct will take shape on the Golden Plains Farmers’ Market site and Bannockburn Cultural Centre area. The space will undergo an amazing transformation, and will include a paved plaza for events and gatherings, public toilets, a play space for the kids, paths, walkways and attractive landscaping. We are delighted for Bannockburn and surrounding communities! This project complements a list of recently completed or in-progress projects, including the Smythesdale Oval upgrade, the Smythesdale Hub extension, Dereel Community Hall refurbishment, and construction of the Dereel Men’s Shed, Woady Yaloak Female Change Rooms and Lethbridge Play Space. To find out more about Bannockburn Heart, visit goldenplains.vic.gov.au/news/federal-funding-getsbannockburn-heart-beating
NOMINATE SOMEONE GREAT FOR COUNCIL’S AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS! Nominations are now open for the 2017 Golden Plains Shire Council Australia Day Awards. Don’t miss this great opportunity to formally acknowledge extraordinary individuals and community groups – I’m sure we all know at least one person or group who has made an outstanding contribution to Golden Plains in fields such as community service or events, arts and culture, environment, business or economic development. Nomination forms are available from Council or online at goldenplains.vic.gov.au/forms/australia-dayawards-2017.
HELP US SHAPE OUR COUNCIL PLAN 2017-2021 Over the next few months we will work with the Golden Plains community to determine our strategic directions and objectives for a new four year (2017-2021) Council Plan. The Plan describes Council’s strategic objectives, ways to achieve the objectives, indicators for measuring progress and the resources required to implement the Plan for at least four years. In short, it is a roadmap to how we can get to where we want to go. Keep an eye on our website and social media accounts to see how you can get involved.
DETOX YOUR HOME – BALLARAT AND GEELONG
Get rid of toxic household chemicals and free some space at one of Sustainability Victoria’s ‘Detox Your Home’ chemical collection points. The next opportunity to dispose of unwanted chemicals is on Saturday 3 December at the Ballarat Transfer Station on Gillies Street South from 10am to 2pm. Geelong will hold its collection on Saturday 11 February at the Corio Operations Centre, 299 Anakie Road, Lovely Banks from 8am to 4pm. Rod Nicholls CEO, Golden Plains Shire Council www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au Golden Plains Shire ‘GPSCouncilNews’
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Help us shape our Council Plan 2017-2021
Over the next few months we will work with the Golden Plains community to determine our strategic directions and objectives for a new four year (2017-2021) Council Plan. The Plan describes Council’s strategic objectives, ways to achieve the objectives, indicators for measuring progress and the resources required to implement the Plan for at least four years. In short, it is a roadmap to how we can get to where we want to go. Keep an eye on our website and social media accounts to see how you can get involved.
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GOLDEN PLAINS GETS OVER $2M FOR ROAD SAFETY UPGRADES
The Federal Government has confirmed Golden Plains Shire Council will receive $2.075M in blackspot funding under the Federal Government’s Infrastructure Investment Program. The funding will address four projects which were identified by Council through road reviews and community feedback. Golden Plains Shire Council CEO Rod Nicholls said it’s easy to underestimate how important these roads are for the Shire. “Golden Plains Shire’s road network is one of the larger local government road networks in Victoria, with 1,837 kilometres of sealed roads, gravel roads and unformed roads.” “Good roads are integral to a happy and safe community – as well as key to the success of our farmers and producers.” “It is great that Federal Government recognises the challenges of rural roads and is willing to help fix them for the benefit our communities and businesses.” “It is great to see that Golden Plains’ voice has been heard; this funding confirms the value of Council’s comprehensive lobbying and advocacy with the Federal Government.”
The road safety projects to be carried out in Golden Plains are: •700m section of Ross Creek-Haddon Road between Bull Inn Court and Thomas Road at Haddon: $375,000 to seal shoulders and install edge lines and raised reflective pavement markers, install street lighting, install guard fences and upgrade delineation and signage. •3.4km section of Smythesdale-Snake Valley Road between Hillcrest Road and Heales Street at Smythesdale: $635,000 to seal shoulders and install edge lines and raised reflective pavement markers, upgrade or install guard fences and upgrade delineation and signage •2.5km section of Sebastopol-Smythesdale Road between Pascoe Street and Incolls Road at Smythesdale: $590,000 to seal shoulders and install edge lines, raised reflective pavement markers and guard fences, upgrade delineation and signage •2.3km section of Meredith Steiglitz Road between Pioneer Ridge Road and Eclipse Road at Meredith: $475,000 to seal shoulders and install edge lines and raised reflective pavement markers, install guard fence installation with rub rail, upgrade delineation and signage and reduce speed to 60kmh.
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St Pauls Surprise Shop Inverleigh
Christmas Family BBQ & River Walk Wednesday 30 November 2016 th
At 5.30pm at Lawsons Park River walk will follow
BBQ provided
ALL WELCOME! RSVP – Sharon 52651247 or shazmullen@hotmail.com for catering purposes
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NATIVE HUT NIGHT BRANCH Est. 14th July 2014
This branch meets 1st Tuesday of the month is Craft Night 3rd Tuesday of the month is meeting night at 7.30pm at Teesdale Primary School, Mudbrick Building, cnr Main Road and Sutherland Street. Teesdale. 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
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
For the month of OCTOBER red ticket clothing will be ½ price, so come on in and grab some awesome bargains.
Justices of the Peace
Mr A. F. Helyar
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Closed School Holidays except SATURDAY
All donations can be left at the shop door or during opening hours. OPENING HOURS: Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 9am – 1pm Come follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ St.PaulsSurpriseShop
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
WHO CAN I TALK TO? 24 Hour telephone counselling ANONYMOUS CONFIDENTIAL IMMEDIATE
Phone 13 11 14
LIFELINE
Mrs E. McDonald
47 High Street INVERLEIGH Ph: 5265 1270
Mr Keith Windle
50 Park Street INVERLEIGH Ph: 0429 651 298
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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ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC PARISH CONFIRMATION CATCHUP & PIZZA MONDAY NOVEMBER 21ST 5P.M.- 6.30 P.M. A chance to catch up with all for your friends who you will be going to secondary school with, see all the photos of the Confirmation day and have a chat about how the Holy Spirit is working in your life. Bring your family along too.
38 High Street, Inverleigh Sunday Services 9.30 AM Rev’d Phil Jacobson 0419 322 385 John Thornton 5265 1256 Bruce McDonald 5265 1270
RSVP : parishofmeredith@bigpond.com with numbers
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Inverleigh Shelford Teesdale
“For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord...” (2 Corinthians 4.5)
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COME JOIN US
SUNDAY SERVICES Inverleigh 9.00 AM 1st & 3rd Sundays
10.00 AM 2nd & 4th Sundays Teesdale 11.00 AM 1st & 3rd Sundays
Bowls available for Social or New Players
Shelford 10.00 AM Only 5th Sunday
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
Please call Helen on 5265 1023 or 0411 046 528 for more info visit www.inverleighbowls.org email: inverleighbowls@yahoo.com.au
Inverleigh Hall 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
Anne-Maree Tarbett
0417 512 240
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St. Joseph’s Parish Meredith Mass Times for November/December
AT BANNOCKBURN CULTURAL CENTRE
New members WELCOME for Pennant on Tuesday & Saturday (school friendly hours) Season starts September thru to March
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For further information: Preaching Minister, Rev. Willem Vandenberg
PH: 0437 846 455. Session Clerk: Neil Mansfield 0405 064 976
Inverleigh Tennis Club NEW PLAYERS WELCOME
Winchelsea every Saturday at 6 p.m. Inverleigh ( for Bannockburn) every Sunday at 9 a.m. except Sunday November 27th which will be at Bannockburn. Anakie @ 11 a.m. Sunday November 13th/27th Sunday December 11th Meredith @ 11 a.m. Sunday November 6th/ 20th Sunday December 4th/18th Christmas Mass Times Christmas Eve Saturday December 24 th Bannockburn 6 p.m. Family Christmas Mass at Bannockburn Cultural Centre Anakie 8 p.m. Meredith 10 p.m. Christmas Day Winchelsea 8.30 a.m. Inverleigh 10.30 a.m.
Parish Thanksgiving and Commissioning Mass Sunday November 20th at St. Joseph’s Meredith at 11 a.m. followed by Barbeque lunch under the gumtrees in the gardens of the Parish house. Confirmation catchup for all young people who made their Confirmation to be held at Bannockburn Cultural Centre on Monday 21st. November from 5 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. A chance to view all the photos of the day and catch up with your friends for next year. Please bring your parents with you.
Annual Meredith Spring Clean!!
AGM is on Monday 15th July at 7:30pm in the Clubrooms.
General enquiries: Catherine Campbell 5265 1501 or 0488 651 501 or Cam Parke 5265 1145
Car Boot Sale (St Joeys) Saturday 12th November Call to book your car site or garage: Garage Sales Book Sale Jarna: 0473 380 552 Op Shop June: 0407 876 250 Sausage Sizzle Devonshire Tea at St Joeys Hall
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REMEMBRANCE DAY FRIDAY 11th NOVEMBER
The Inverleigh RSL Sub-Branch will hold a Memorial Service at the Inverleigh Monuments on Remembrance Day Friday 11th November commencing at 10:20am with the laying of Floral Tributes and Service prior to the observing of the Last Post,Silent Tribute and Rouse at 11:00am. Community groups, local Schools and the Community are invited to attend and lay Floral Tributes and observe our time of Memorial to all Australian Service men and Service women who paid the Ultimate Sacrifice in all areas of Conflict and during Peacetime Deployment.
LEST WE FORGET
Mal Johns President Inverleigh RSL Sub-Branch
RED CROSS AT WORK IN THE COMMUNITY
Our local Red Cross Branch members contribute to the Red Cross Trauma Teddy Program. These Teddy’s are given to children by organization [supplied by the Red Cross] where ever children may be affected by trauma e.g. Hospitals, Ambulance, Police and the like. One of our members, Ann Waayers, has seen the program in action: “A month ago I spent time at the Westmead Children’s hospital in Sydney. Unfortunately my 15 month old Grandson burnt his hand and needed a small skin graft, the highlight of the very stressful time was when he was offered a basket of Trauma Teddy’s so he could choose one, instant smiles.” Members of the Inverleigh Branch have under taken knitting the Teddy’s in the AFL footy colours as photographed. Lorraine Earl.
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Meredith and District Motorcycle Club
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)
PERSONALISED SERVICE 24 HOURS
NOW AVAILABLE 8 seater maxicab, plus wheelchair access
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.
WANTED! Volunteers to join the team behind the
Inverleigh & Districts
Good Friday Appeal Family Fun Day for 2017. Over the past 20 years, the Funday’s have entertained Thousands of People while raising much needed Funds For The Royal Childrens Hospital. If you are a community minded person Who enjoys having fun While helping Sick Children in Need
Then this is for YOU! Go On…Lend a Hand Help Save a Life Call Daniel on 0437 072 260 Or Ian on 5281 1946
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GOLF RESULTS SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2016 28th Sept- Ladies 2nd Rd. Club championship & 2nd Rd. Spring Cup.Stroke R. Erwin 109-32-77,,D. Nicholls 90-1278, C. Spencer 110-31-79 c/b L. Johns 97-18-79 N.T.P. 8th S. Holmes. Putting S. Holmes 24 putts. Medal Play off Winner D. Nicholls, r/up G. Stevens. 1st Oct. Men-Stableford D. Brown 28pts, J. Nicolle 27pts c/b G. Moroney 27pts. N.T.P. 3rd R. Keane. Longest Drive O/65yrs D. Brown. 5th Oct. Ladies-3rd Rd Club championship & 3rd Rd Spring CupStroke S. Holmes 90-12-78 c/b D. Nicholls 90-12-78, C. spencer 112-31-81 c/b L. Richardson 100-19-81. Puttings S. Holmes 24. N.T.P. 8th J. Barras.
Club champion for 2016 D. Nicholls 272, B Grade Agg. C. Spencer 249 8th Oct. Men- Stableford, 2nd Rd. Spring Cup G. Jolly 31pts, T. Lee 30pts c/b C. Whitfield 30pts. Longest Drive S. Wemyss, O/65yrs B. Gibson. 12th Oct. Ladies- Lady Presidents Day, Mixed Event -Stableford T. Lee 36pt, C. Spencer 35pts ,R. Pickert 32pts L. Johns 31pts c/b R. Keane 31pts N.T.P. 8th L. Johns. Secret Partners- T. Lee 36 & C. Spencer 35pts = 71, R. Pickert 32 & L. Johns 31 = 63. 15th Oct. Men- Par R. Keane +1, I. Page -1, T. Lee -2. Longest Drive D. Mather, O/65yrs R. Pickert. 19th Oct. Ladies-4th Rd. Spring CupStroke S.Bruenjes 98-21-77, S. Holmes 91-
12-79, L. Richardson 100-20-80 c/b J. Barras 96-16-80 c/b D. Nicholls 93-1380. N.T.P. 8TH d. Nicholls, Putting D. Nicholls 22putts. Spring Cup Winner D. Nicholls 236, R/ up S. Holmes 237 Men- Stroke M. Lynch 96-20-76, G. Jolly 102-24-78, S. Wemyss 89-10-79 N.T.P. 3rd M. Lynch. 22nd Oct. Men- Stroke J.Nicolle 74 nett, S. Wemyss 81nett, B. Gibson 84 nett. N.T.P. 3rd B. Gibson, Longest Drive S. Wemyss, O/65yrs. B. Gibson. 26th Oct Ladies Guest Day- 4 Person Ambrose. C. Spencer, D. Murfitt, G. Stevenson, J. Barras 82-16-66 L. Richardson, L. Brumby, S. Bruenjes, S. Mansfield 82-13-69
INVERLEIGH BOWLS CLUB We are back at bowls again and much joy for
us all. Midweek pennant division 5 has got off to a great start, with sitting 5th on the ladder after 4 rounds against, Geelong Cement, EVERY NIGHT clubs Anglesea, Torquay and Geelong. This week 6pm - 8pm coming , Tuesday 25th October, we are to play Eastern Park, whom we lost to the Grand final FAMILIES WELCOME last year. So obviously Bowls available there is expected to be a tight tussle in this match. Being a club of only 28 playing members , Opposite Inverleigh Police Station all teams midweek and Saturday play male and female members in most teams, and at times there is a lot of laughter between us on the green. It is a happy and challenging time for us all. Saturday pennant division 5 is also “bringing home the bacon” being top of the ladder after 2 rounds. As I am typing , today’s match was cancelled for the GBR district due to heavy rain , much to the disappointment of all players involved in lawn bowls. Inverleigh’s Midweek teams have been fortunate to play, all rounds so far , but many other clubs have had to cancel due to the wet weather. The weather has been frustrating for outdoor sports everywhere, but we can’t complain as many people have lost homes and business due to heavy rains and flooding. Just recently we celebrated our 30th Birthday celebrations, with our usual country challenge against Barwon Heads and lots of past players and club members. It was a great event.
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The Golden Plains Shire signed off on their “dollar for dollar ‘grant to us, which incorporated, extra sun shading on the north side of the club rooms, acoustic panels inside and extra outdoor club seating. There was a great effort put in by many club members, to this end result . So a big THANK YOU to all involved. ( which I think was nearly all of us since we are such a small club ). There are preliminary plans afoot, for some beautification of the green surrounds, in relation to some garden planting, more news in the months ahead. The club is having their Ladies Open Day 24th November, which is a fund raiser for the club, when we invite lots of other clubs to play at our club and enjoy some delicious food. We are just keeping our heads above water in filling pennant teams, but we are very much looking for some more players, hence you will see notices around Inverleigh advertising our Bare foot bowling nights every Friday night 5.30 pm onwards with sausage sizzle to follow. It’s a family night so bring your kids along too. Lots of the Inverleigh Primary students , years 5 and 6 have been exposed to lawn bowls , as the last 2 years, we have run a Junior Jack Attack class at our bowls club, during school hours as part of the school’s sporting programme. It will happen again this year. They and we as club instructors , felt they gained a great feel for lawn bowls. We have had the pleasure of a few groups coming to enjoy the game of lawn bowls and under lights, namely the Bannockburn Surgery and the Golden Oldies men’s group of the Inverleigh Kindergarten. So if there is a group which would like to have some fun and enjoy what the Inverleigh Bowls Club has to offer for a social night. Please give us a call. Don’t pack your winter woollies, or put umbrellas away yet. Cheers for now, HELEN GAYLARD-vice president (0411 046 528) Peter Trevaskis-Secretary (0407 100 791) Des Joyce-President (0419 295 966) Inverleigh Bowls Club
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Rd 2 Winchelsea 3/169 def Teesdale 124 (MacPherson 35, SE Campbell 2/29) Thanks to a successful grant Seconds outcome, the club has now completed the installation of a brand new pitch. The Rd 1 Teesdale v Inverleigh (Inverleigh forfeit) old concrete pitch and synthetic surface Our next major function is the “Black Tie Cricket has been removed and the new pitch Ball” being held on Saturday 19 November at the Teesinstalled closer to the club rooms to be better centred dale Public Hall, where top local band “Fully Loaded” within the playing area and improve viewing. will be playing. Players, friends and families are most A big thanks to Sam Campbell and his helpers welcome to attend. Tables can be booked by contacting for coordinating and undertaking these major works and to Alister Woods and the Committee for progress- Kloe or Alister Woods (abwoodsy@hotmail.com) before 10 November, however you will need to act quickly as ing the grant application. places are now very limited. Our club got off to a good start to the season Please continue to support our valuable sponsors with a win by the firsts against Lethbridge; however at every opportunity; the following match was lost to Winchelsea in a close •Geelong Commercial Waste, DR May Inspecoutcome. Unfortunately our second side is yet to take tions, Golden Plains Supreme Meats, L&H Poultry, OAC the field due to a first round forfeit and cancellation of Transport, Mitchell Roofing, Railway Hotel Bannockround 2 two due to weather. burn, Cellarbrations Bannockburn, Mail Movers, Spear Numbers at training continue to be fantastic Apparel (twenty four seven), Grippa’s Bakery, Stockdale with strong competition for spots becoming apparent. & Leggo, Bannockburn Chemist. Results: Juniors Details regarding Junior or MILO in2 CRICKET Rd 1 Highton/Sth Barwon 5/187 def Leigh Districts 94 programs can be obtained by contacting; Rd 2 Leigh Districts 0/80 def Lara Mathieson 60 Junior Coordinator – Jack Sellars on 0432 700 464 (J.Marney 3/8, T.Bagg 2/7, H.Spiller 48, J.George 28) MILO Coordinator – Darren Laidlaw on 0417 392 042 Firsts President – Mark Tarbett (0407 043 847) Rd 1 Teesdale 1/121 def Lethbridge 9/117 Secretary - Alister Woods (0439 395 456) (B.Firman 65 no, M.Campbell 26 no, Sam Campbell 4/37, A.Woods 3/24)
INVERLEIGH CRICKET CLUB UPDATE The first couple of rounds have been and gone and we have seen some great results from both the senior grades and the junior grades. The under 13s have started off their year with some magnificent results. Andrew Stoney has the side working well together as a team and they are currently undefeated. Improvement is being shown from all players which is the main thing. Keep it up guys! Shaun and his under 11s began their season against Little River. Reports were they bowled the least amount of wides and no balls ever for a first game and also batted brilliantly! Some future stars in this side for sure! On the senior side of things, the firsts had a hiccup in their first game against Winchelsea but made amends the following week against Corio with new recruit Cade Wellington top scoring and Tristan Lake bowling superbly. In our most recent game we took on Waurn Ponds. Jack Purcell, Matt Spiller and Lockie Platt all made solid contributions as we compiled 200.
But the star of the show was Nic Mildren who claimed 6-13 off 9 as we bowled Waurn Ponds out for 68. Special Mention also to Jasper George who made his debut in the firsts in this game. He has a very bright future. The one day side also had a win in their first game. Young Aussie Haygarth was the star, making a solid 29! Milo Cricket has also begun with another super keen group of about 30 cricketers! Thanks needs to go to Shaun Petty, Tom Hawkes, Josh Fitzgerald and Matt Carr who have put their hand up to assist. Any more help is always greatly appreciated. Milo Cricket is running Thursday nights from 5-6pm. We do also have a social function on the horizon. Save Saturday November 26th for our famous Ipod Shuffle Night! Keep an eye on Facebook for updates. Once again we would like to thank our valued sponsors: DR May Inspections, Western Retaining Walls and Excavations, OvertheTop Party Hire, Stockdale and Leggo Bannockburn, Inverleigh Farm Supplies, Golden Plains Supreme Meats, Greater Scapes and Structures, BrandFX and Ray Goodman Livestock
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Breed Predisposed Medical Conditions.
All breeds of dogs are predisposed to certain medical conditions and when certain breeds are mentioned, you may think of a problem they commonly encounter. For example, Bulldogs and Pugs have breathing issues, Labradors and German Shepherds can have hip issues and small white fluffy dogs often present with skin and patella problems. One issue you may be less familiar with is large breed, deep chested dogs (think Boxers, Dobermans and Great Danes) and a medical emergency known as Gastric Dilation and Volvulus (GDV).
Mojo’s Story Ticks are common in Australia, and paralysis tick pose a great threat to our pets. September marked the beginning of paralysis tick season in many parts of Australia. Ticks are more closely related to spiders than fleas. They are parasites that must take a blood meal from the animal in order to grow, develop and reproduce. Ticks have 4 different life stages:
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and all except the egg must find a host to bite and take a blood meal. The natural hosts of the paralysis ticks are native Australian animals in the bush. However, ticks commonly attach to other non native hosts, including dogs, cats and humans. Paralysis ticks are the most concerning tick species for pet owners and vets, as one bite from a paralysis tick can kill a dog or cat.
‘Mojo’ is a lovely 4 year old Great Dane who presented to our afterhours service one Saturday night after she was found sitting outside in the cold (rather than in her kennel) and had been seen to vomit a few times throughout the day. Mojo has been a regular at the clinic for annual check ups and other health concerns, so when she presented to us a very sad girl we knew something wasn’t right. Her temperature was vey low, her heart rate was slightly elevated and she was dehydrated. She was started on intra-venous fluid therapy and actively warmed to increase her body temperature. Further examination of her showed she was slightly tender on palpation of her abdomen. Conditions such as gastro, foreign object ingestion or pancreatitis can all be possible causes for this pain. Whilst stabilising Mojo, it was noted she would wretch a little, as if trying to clear her throat. When she was offered a little water she vomited it back up not long after. At this point, radiographs of Mojo’s abdomen were taken and showed she had a very dilated stomach. The radiograph of her stomach also included a telltale sign known as ‘the double bubble’ or ‘boxing glove’ used to diagnose a Gastric Dilation and Volvulus.
Explaining GDV
So let us explain GDV a little further. The actual cause of GDV is unknown however, it is a problem more commonly seen in deep chested large breed dogs. The process is thought to revolve around feeding and exercise, whereby the dog eats a large meal that sits in the belly and produces gas (gastric dilation). The Volvulus part (meaning to twist) comes after, where it is thought exercise causes the already gassy stomach to twist on its short axis.
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This means food cannot continue to pass through the stomach whilst gas continues to build up leading to a bloated appearance and pain. Hence the characteristic pattern on radiographs known as ‘ the double bubble’ or ‘boxing glove’.
Normal Sized Stomach
Large Dilated Stomach and Volvulus
Radiographs and GDV Surgery The red arrows indicate the size of the stomach, note the difference in size and gas volume. The green stars on Mojo’s radiograph show the twist in the stomach which forms th ‘double bubble’ or ‘boxing glove’ appearance associated with GDV. GDV is a surgical emergency. Unless the built up pressure in the stomach is relieved, it will continue to engorge and the twist itself can only be corrected by surgery. Further due to the twist, extra stress is placed on the vessels and arteries in the area and can lead to shock. Mojo was taken to emergency surgery, her stomach untwisted and a procedure known as a gastropexy was performed. This is where the stomach is sutured to the inside of her abdominal wall to prevent the stomach from twisting again. Mojo went on to have a hospital stay for sometime, however she managed a complete recovery from her episode and is a much happier girl.
Helping Prevent a GDV Apart from the gastropexy surgery (which can be performed as a preventative measure for large breed deep chested dogs) other recommendations to prevent a GDV include: Feed soaked/wet meals Feed multiple small volume meals Prevent any exercise after feeding Prevent large intake of water in one sitting Slow the rate of feeding if the dog eats quickly by using toys or feeding bowls designed to make accessing the food a challenge. Feed bowl should be raised off the ground
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Prevention is the best cure and there are simple steps you can take to protect your pet from tick toxicity. Performing daily tick searches on your pet. Tick searches are made easier if your pets coat is clipped short. Ticks commonly attach around the head so check under the collar, in and around ears. Check between toes and under the tail. A range of products are available to prevent tick infestation. Recent surveys have shown ticks are becoming more prevelant in the outer suburbs of Melbourne. A few of the products available are:
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Talk to our Veterinarians for more informatin about the products available to protect your pet.
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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.
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Contribution by Rev. Phil Jacobson-St Pauls Anglican Church
English teachers all cringe at the words “ain’t” or “gonna.” Despite our attempts to clean up what we say and create a vocabulary that’s helpful, there’s still one word people use every day that is totally unhelpful. It’s the simple word CAN’T. We don’t even find a definition for it in the dictionary. Most often when we use the word “can’t,” what we really mean is “don’t have permission.” It’s not that we aren’t able. Our correct response would be “may not.” On other occasions when “can’t” is used, the word we should use is “won’t.” We often wilfully choose not to do one thing or another, and instead of honestly expressing our wilfulness, we say, “I can’t.” By now you’re thinking about all the times you use the word “can’t.” I can’t, you can’t, we can’t . . . Take a moment to consider those times when someone asks you to dinner but you “can’t.” Think about it. It’s not that you don’t have the ability to eat dinner with the person. The truth is we should probably say, “I’m sorry, I have a prior commitment” or “I prefer not to.”
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It’s quite easy for us to mistakenly rephrase any of those sentences to include the word, “can’t.” Although we use the word “can’t” arbitrarily; sadly, we often believe it. It’s not necessarily using the word that’s terrible, but it’s the confidence we place in it. For instance, I could say, “I can’t cook,” and at first glance, most would say it’s true. But the more appropriate description would be, “I don’t LIKE to cook. I’m not good at it, and I’ve never chosen to devote the time it takes to learn to do it well.” Although that seems pretty harmless, there is a more destructive use of the word “can’t.” This comes when we feel a stirring from God. It’s then that we can hear logical, but false, reasoning. For instance: •I can’t go to church because .. •I can’t take the time to check what it is I do (or don’t) believe. •I can’t be seen to be associated with someone who goes to church •I can’t read bible because... Why can’t we? Because we believe the lie of “can’t,” and sometimes we perpetuate the lie by passing along the sentiment to others around us, including our children. In Australia our conversation is generally more casual; we almost never articulate our thoughts in full. We use the easiest verbiage possible. So there will be many times we get lazy. Not a big deal. But it’s important we are aware of the words we are using. As Christians we have the power to defeat the “can’t” attitude. By our encouragement, our prayers and our faith we can strengthen the faith community and rid the family of the word “can’t”. This may well be the first step to living an authentic life, a life that we were always intended to live.
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INVERLEIGH SENIORS INC.
Inverleigh Seniors is a group of who meet together twice a Month for friendship,support, activities and outings.
We meet 2nd and 4th Thursday’s of the Month
2nd Thursday’s MEETING and ACTIVITIES. 1.30pm at the Inverleigh Hall. 4th Thursday’s LUNCH DAY. We meet at the Inverleigh Hall at 11.30am from where we go to our chosen venue for Lunch. UPCOMING OUTING’S 8th December. Christmas Lunch Lunch at the Inverleigh Public Hall @ 12:30. All welcome For Bookings contact President or Secretary.
We offer a sincere invitation to members of our community to join the Inverleigh Seniors. A warm welcome will await you.
Inquiries. President. Una Miller. 5265 1001 Secretary. Joy Gray. 5265 1566
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TEESDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL Hello everyone Term four has arrived and there is a lot to fit in! We have three camps, the kinder transition program and the year six graduation to look forward to in the busy weeks ahead! Sandpit News The Sandpit project is now complete! All students are enjoying this new addition to our playground. Families are most welcome to come up after school or on weekends to enjoy this new feature. The “Opening” of our new sandpit was announced at assembly last week. Special thanks to Golden Plains Shire for a Community Grant of $4500.00 to help fund this project. Thank you to parent Jo Ridgeway for applying for the grant and also to parent Lana Van Galen for coordinating the work. We were very excited on the wonderful news of our successful application for a sun shelter to be built over the sandpit! This will enhance the new area immensely! Congratulations to Jack Warelow Congratulations to Year 6 student, Jack Warelow, who has been awarded the Sport Scholarship for North Geelong Secondary School in 2017. The Principal of North Geelong Secondary School, Mr. Nick Adamou, presented the award to Jack at a recent assembly. Congratulations Patrick Sager and Mason Pavlanic competed in the Western Metropolitan Region Athletics at Keilor Park last Tuesday. Mason competed in Long Jump and Patrick in the 100 and 200 metre events. Patrick ran in two heats and then the finals to achieve first in the 200 metres and second in the 100 metres. He is now off to represent at State Level at Lakeside Albert Park next week. Well done to both boys on your fantastic effort and best of luck to Patrick. Somers Camp Every two years Teesdale has the opportunity for a very small number of students in years 5 and 6 to attend Somers Camp. Somers Camp is a Department of Education and Training school, located on the shores of Westernport, 90 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. Each nine day camp provides opportunities for 160 children to participate. This year Adam G, Mason P and Jorjah B will be attending in November. We wish them well. Teesdale PS Camps in November This year the 3/4 students will head off to Camp Wilkin Angelsea for a three day camp. Camp Wilkin is a well-established camp on the Great Ocean Road and close to the coast for beach activities. Students are looking forward to archery, flying fox, ropes course and beach walks. Our 5/6 students will attend Camp Kangaroobie, situated on the Great Ocean Road at Princetown. During the camp, the students will visit the Apostles, go on a beach walk and participate in canoeing, an obstacle course, ropes course and many other fun activities. eSmart – Protecting your privacy and staying safe Google it: The web is full of fun and information, but it also contains stuff that’s inaccurate or even disturbing. Smart web users filter out what’s not safe, and think hard about how they use everything that’s left. Use a good search engine - Google has some student friendly versions of their search tool (StudySearch or SafeSearch). There is a never-ending stream of information on the web, because anyone can put stuff on a website and call it fact. It pays to think about whose written the information you’re reading and why they’ve written it. Please visit: www.esmartschools.org.au
SAKGP Kitchen/Garden This term we welcome back 3/4 students to the garden. The past two weeks we have spent completing three more wicking beds made from old fruit crates. This makes a total of nine wicking beds in our garden ready for spring crops. Last Friday our kitchen garden staff attended the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation’s National Professional Development Day and it was a huge thrill to have Stephanie Alexander in attendance conducting one of the workshops. Our Mudbrick Café has been a wonderful success this year. Thank you to the community for supporting this and we will continue this as part of our program next year. The final café for the year will be Wednesday 16 November with a Christmas theme. All welcome. Parents and Friends Association (PFA) Bunnings BBQ On Saturday the 22nd of October we held our Bunnings BBQ fundraiser. Despite terrible weather it was a great day raising $1550 for our school’s new play area. Thank you to the following people who generously donated their time on the day: Sam Laro-Bashford, Kim and Brad Andrews, Deb Smith, Pete Fisher, Scott Norton, Glenn Jeffrey, Andrea Van Der Meer, Mandy Thomas, Sonja Ginn and Grant Rau. Thank you also Anne Wise for helping with the shopping and all the families who came down to North Geelong and supported the stall. Special thank you to the following businesses who kindly donated supplies: King Broccoli Bannockburn for onions, Bakers Delight Waurn Ponds for bread, and J&B Automotive Bannockburn for the cool room. Your support is greatly appreciated. HIGH EIGHT HOME AND LIVING SHOPPING NIGHT When: Thursday 10 November from 7-9 p.m. Where: 8 High Street, Inverleigh Champagne on arrival. Entry by gold coin donation and the chance to win one of three door prizes. Selling the latest on trend and stylish homewares, unique furniture pieces, accessories and gifts. Higheight Home and Living’s products range from contemporary, retro, eclectic and French provincial. 10% off purchases on the night and 10% of total sales being generously donated to our school. Enjoy a relaxed night out and find some great Christmas gifts. Please share our facebook post with friends and family. Friends welcome too. We really do appreciate the efforts of our fantastic volunteers and extend a very big thank you for the work you do. Connect with PFA on Facebook: Teesdale Primary School PFA: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/355011767931490/ Enrol now for 2017 If you would like to know more about our school, please phone us during school hours on 5281 5218 or head to our website at: www.teesdaleps.vic.edu.au. Don’t forget to read our newsletters online at our website, or on the Parent Portal on Sentral. Printed copies can still be obtained from the school office or at the Teesdale General Store.
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Directory of Clubs, Services and Organisations Below is a directory for clubs, organisations and services operating in Inverleigh, Teedale, Shelford and surrounding areas. If you are interested in obtaining further information about an organisation, please feel free to ring and have a chat with them. Any club or organisation who wishes to be listed, please forward details to us and we will include your listing. We would also appreciate being kept up to date with contact details
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Bellarine Harness for Pleasure Club Pat, Phone 5264 5235
Shelford Cricket Club Andrew Clarke 0439634891 Mark Hampshire 0409428931
Inverleigh Bowls Club Pres. Des Joyce 0419 295 966 Sec. Peter Trevaskis 0407 100 791
Shelford Progress Association Pres: Marilyn Biddle 5281 3284 Sec: Gail Rose 5281 3368
Inverleigh Cemetery Trust Des Guinane. 0409 224 811
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Inverleigh Cricket Club Pres:Marcus Warton ph. 0400 199 309 Inverleigh-Leigh Valley Lions Club Bill Hughes 5281 5391 inverleigh.lions@gmail.com Inverleigh Playgroup Nicole White 5281 2184 Sandrine Erwin 5281 1972 Inverleigh Riding Club Leighdale Equestrian Centre Suzanne Mowat. 5265 1302 Inverleigh RSL Sub-Branch Pres. Malcom Johns. 5281 5253 Leigh District Landcare Group Sec: Maxine Campbell 5265 1210 Leigh District Riding Club Leesa Phone 5265 1024 Victoria Park Reserve Bookings, Narelle Bogle Ph: 0438 034 313
Before and After School Care from 7.30am to 8.45am. 3.15pm to 6pm Teesdale Primary. 5281 5218 CWA Native Hut Branch Shirley Wild Ph: 5281 5354
Windstorm and Flood 132 500 Controller: Nathan Hansford Mob: 0409 811 138
EMERGENCY Police, Ambulance, Fire, SES
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LifeLine 5222 2233 or 13 11 14 B’burn Surgery 5281 1481 B’burn Vet 5281 1221
Leighdale Equestrian Centre Robyn Grixti Ph 5281 5290 or Melinda Spiller 0413 648 012
B’burn Taxi 5281 1777
Leighdale Pony Club Inc. Pres: Tom McCann 5265 1169 Sec: Sue Moran 0437 914 454
Power Failure 13 24 12
Teesdale Branch Liberal Party Charlie Hartup 5281 5222 Teesdale Cricket Club Alister Woods. 0439 395 456 Teesdale Pre School Mandy Bartlett. 5281 5488
Barwon Water 1300 656 007
Geelong Hospital Accident & Emergency 5226 7564 Golden Plains Equine Vets 0437 467 097 Golden Plains Medical Centre 5281 2320 Wildlife Rescue 0500 540 000
Teesdale Sporting Complex Mrs Kay Hower. 5281 5389
Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service 1800 015 188
Teesdale Tennis Club Mrs Judy Evans. 5281 5328
Shire Ranger 5220 7111
Teesdale Community Hall Dale Smithyman 5281 5486
MURGHEBOLUC AREA. Teesdale TOWN Club Murgheboluc Recreation Reserve. Fiona Inglis. 0421 679 770
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(Take off Weight Naturally) Jan Pope Ph: 5281 51387 Working Sheepdog Club Glenn Agnew 0427 325 905
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