2.1 What’s On In Stratford
STRATFORD TOWN CRIER INC Stratford Town Crier INC
TOWN CRIER PRESIDENT’S SAY
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he response to last month’s feature on local volunteers drew an enthusiastic response from many individuals and groups. This month we are delighted to feature the long-term efforts of our local Landcare volunteers. The impressive “before and after” images are a credit to the workers who have been involved at each location. There is a Chinese proverb “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second -best time is now.” The Landcare volunteers had the foresight to clear and plant these areas all those years ago and our environment and community is continuing to reap the rewards of their vision. “He who plants a tree, plants a hope.” As we’ve noted before, all of us have varying degrees of enthusiasm and available time for groups and projects which support and enhance our community, but if this feature stirs your interest, do contact the group for more information on what you may be able to contribute. Let us not forget that as well as giving of your time and perhaps labour, there is a lot to gain personally too! If you can’t join a group of volunteers for a clearing or planting project, at the very least, when choosing plants for your own home, consider those which will be sensitive to our local environment, frugal in respect of water consumption and encourage birds and bees. “A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” Greek proverb Judy Donoghue
VICTORIA POLICE
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH VICTORIA
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eported crime this month includes: A chainsaw was stolen from an unlocked shed in Dixon Street. A tow bar tongue was stolen from a parked vehicle in McFarlane Street. Batteries were stolen from a locked shed on a rural property. A generator was stolen from an unlocked shed on a rural property. A chainsaw was stolen from an unlocked shed on another rural property. Many thieves are opportunists who target unlocked vehicles, houses and sheds. The best deterrent is to keep valuables out of sight and lock vehicles and buildings, even when you are home. Unfortunately the days of leaving things unlocked in rural areas are long gone. If you see something suspicious, please report it, as sometimes seemingly insignificant information can lead to an arrest. This can be done anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. You may notice that in the crime report each month the majority of reported crimes are burglaries and thefts. What we don’t report are family violence related matters, which currently account for about 70% of reported incidents in the Wellington and East Gippsland Police Service Areas. Also common are mental health and drug related incidents. All of these matters consume a large amount of police time and resources and have a significant impact on the community. Fortunately there are support services available to help people affected by these issues. Richard Chrisp
inter is now officially upon us, but remember in a few months Spring comes along!
Winter Preparation Ask yourself these simple questions: Are there working smoke alarms in your home? Do you clean the filter in your clothes dryer after each use? Do you know not to place clothes too close to open fire or heater? Do you leave your electric blanket on when not in use? Do you have a fire extinguisher and a fire blanket? Suspicious Behaviour To increase awareness of what to report and to whom: What is suspicious? To have suspicion you must suspect the honesty of a person, thing or act. Have an impression of the existence or presence of. Be inclined to think that. Be inclined to mentally accuse of: doubt of; doubt the innocence of: distrust. Doubt the genuineness of truth of. When a person, thing or act leaves a question mark in your mind, then it is suspicious. Call the Police on 000. If you wish to remain anonymous regarding criminal activity you can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
STRATFORD ARTS TRAIL
What’s On in July 2019? SUNDAY 30 June, Stratford Historical Society Social Day Trip @ Midday Heyfield Historical Society TUESDAY 9 July, Wellington Red Cross Lunch Meeting @ 11.30am Stratford Innovation Chinese Café MONDAY 15 July, CWA Bingo Night @ 6.00pm, Sale Greyhounds FRIDAY 26 July, Stratford Singer Songwriters @ 6.30pm Stratford Courthouse
What To Do in Stratford….
Walk or drive the Arts Trail Kayak at Weirs Crossing Visit the Historical Society Checkout the Knob Reserve Lookout
Have a game of tennis at Llowalong Road Play on the numerous playgrounds around town Go for a bike ride on the Rail Trail
BARRY & ANNETTE LETT FUNERAL DIRECTORS
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STRATFORD MONTHLY RAINFALL FROM THE BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY APR/18
MAY/18
JUN/18
JUL/18
AUG/18
SEP/18
OCT/18
NOV/18
DEC/18
JAN/19
FEB/19
MAR/19
APR/19
MAY/19
5.7
24.9
19.4
35
20.5
32.4
23.2
71.8
33
30
49.6
30.4
5.7
49.2
2018 = 361.9
2017 = 436.6
2016 = 592.9
2015 = 593.3
2014 = 647.2
2013 = 558.6
2012 = 693.0