Characters commemorate ‘original story’ of Christmas
Picture: Yanni
Pelican ‘still suffering’ AN injured pelican rescued from Rosebud beach last month was reportedly still in a weak condition last week. (“Beach attraction” The News 25/11/20.) Staff at Aware Wildlife Rescue, Pearcedale, are still caring for the stressed bird which was handed over by Brenda Marmion, of Crystal Ocean Wildlife Shelter, Rye. They point out seals, pelicans, penguins, or any seabirds which allow people to get close to them are either injured or ill and must not be approached. Also, that it is against the law to interfere with sea birds or other marine animals in Victoria.
Ms Marmion said: “The juvenile pelican was ill and people should not go near these seabirds. “When I was called out it was very stressed, yet people were taking selfies and letting their dogs come near. The pelican eventually flapped further down to a quieter part of the beach from where I and my volunteers captured him and took him into care.” Ms Marmion said some seabirds have a disease that is transferable to humans. Anyone wanting to help injured marine animals should call the Marine Response Unit at Australia Zoo, 0447 158 676.
THE “Spoonville travels to Bethlehem” scene in the garden of the Mornington and Mt Martha Anglican Church allows children to be part of the original story of Christmas: the journey to Bethlehem and the birth of Jesus, in a fun, crafty way. Liz Rankin, the deacon of the Queen Street church, said the scene aimed to bring “joy and Christmas spirit to families and the town as a whole”. And she is keen on getting everyone involved. “We’d like to have people place their own crafted spoon decorated with Christmas characters in the lead up to Christmas,” she said. “During this year of COVID-19 local communities are creating a point of connection through the Spoonville characters and my idea is an extension of that. The Christmas Nativity theme can point to the need to keep our community connections going as we come out of isolation. “It allows children to experience and be part of the original story, bringing joy and Christmas spirit to families and the town as a whole. “Anyone can be involved, young or old, and in their own time over December.” Those interested can add to the scene but, as the ground is very hard, they should bring a hammer, Ms Rankin said. New take, old story: Deacon Liz Rankin says the Spoonville Nativity garden at the Mornington and Mt Martha Anglican Church gives children a greater insight. Picture: Gary Sissons
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Southern Peninsula News
9 December 2020
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