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Probus explores near and far KORUMBURRA Probus Club members reflected on a year of adventure and fun at the club’s annual meeting at the Korumburra Showgrounds recently. Club members are guaranteed a pleasant calendar of events. Fifty-eight members enjoyed a mystery trip to Tinamba and remarked on a
superb meal at the hotel. A four day trip to Bright is now being finalised for May and the Probus caravan club is currently on a trip to Broken Hill, New South Wales. Many members enjoy a midday meal at different venues after each monthly meeting, held on the second Monday of each month and attended by up to 100 members.
Driving club: the new office-bearers of the Korumburra Probus Club, from left, Dorothy Slachter, Les White, John Sherlock, Wendy Pepperell, John Myors, Graham Turton, Doug Close, new president Corrie George, Barbara Walker, Noel Walker and Rotary District Probus chairman Graeme Begg, who installed the new office-bearers. Absent: Bill O’Neill.
Newhaven counts its blessings NOT one to let the grass grow under his feet, Reverend Denis Oakley OAM has come out of his short retirement to act as chaplain at Phillip Island’s Newhaven College.
Rev Oakley said he came to the Island for a holiday with wife Lesley and is still wondering how on earth it came to be his retirement was so short lived. The Wesley College alumnus, former policeman, father of five and grandfather of 14 has dedicated his
life to improving the life of young people in Victoria. He is the brother of notable football personality Ross Oakley, former St Kilda great and AFL Hall of Fame recipient, but he is so much more. Rev Oakley was awarded Victorian father of the year in 1972. The retired Uniting Church minister received his OAM for service to children’s welfare, was named Sandringham citizen of the year in 1988 for his work in
children’s welfare and was a director of the Tally Ho Boys Training Farm. Rev Oakley was also a good footballer. Many would say the VFL player had star potential. His brother Ross on many occasion confirmed Denis was the better player. For Rev Oakley it is all about the children and setting them on the right path, and he is looking forward to meeting the students at Newhaven College and helping
to make a difference. Rev Oakley’s retirement to the Island was short lived, due in part to college principal Gea Lovell who jumped at the opportunity at welcoming Rev Oakley to the staff. Talking to The Star about the appointment, Mrs Lovell couldn’t contain her excitement and enthusiasm at this high profile appointment and sees the benefits to the students as being life changing.
Waste debate BILLY Matthew Dowel was born at Leongatha Hospital on February 25. He is the second child for Matt and Stacey of Mirboo North and a brother for Marley, 20 months.
EVAN Robin Hood was born on March 16 at Leongatha Hospital. He is the first son for Justine and Andrew of Leongatha.
STEELE Malcolm Thomas was born on March 17 at Leongatha Hospital to Michael and Kathryn of Wonthaggi. Steele is a brother for Mikayla, 5, and Abbigail, 2.
BASS Coast Shire Council will use feedback and results from the kerbside greenwaste trial to investigate providing a kerbside service shire wide.
Council voted to complete the trial, which finished on March 15, recently. The information collected will now form part of the Waste Management Strategy 2015–25 to undertake a full feasibility study, including cost benefit analysis to introduce a three bin system that includes a green waste or organics collection. Mayor Cr Kimberley Brown said feedback from participants in the trial had been positive. “Although there was only a low take up rate in the trial, 94.5 per cent of participants were highly satisfied with the service,” Cr Brown said. “Undertaking a feasibility study will now allow council to make an informed decision on whether we can extend this service to our entire community. “To understand the full costs of permanent kerbside green waste collection, further costs analysis is required. “This would then enable council to determine if this should be an ‘opt in or opt out’ service.” Cr Brown said an ongoing issue for council was the green waste collected kerbside and received at transfer stations does not currently have a viable or sustainable end market, such as a processing or composting facility. “This means there is noThe strategy is currently being developed and will be completed by June 30, 2015.
Good food: Mary MacKillop Regional College captain David McAlpine (left) and fellow student Belinda Denbrok look at the new menus made by, from left, Yooralla Community Hub’s Justin Smith, Brodie James, Jessica Hill and Amber Betts.
Great food served by Yooralla DELICIOUS lunches are now served at Mary MacKillop Regional College every Friday thanks to the team at Leongatha’s Yooralla Community Hub.
Some of the scrumptious meals available to purchase include homemade chicken wraps and burgers, salads and a range of drinks. This opportunity is the result of Yooralla’s Amber Betts, Justin Smith, Brodie James, Jess Hill and disability support worker Shannon Fischer’s aim to help young adults with a disability become as independent as possible. In 2007, the group of young adults had a shared goal of gaining employment locally and to live out of home
independently. To help achieve this, the team at Yooralla helped this group complete their certificates two and three in hospitality over a few years. After completing their certificates, the team set out to have their kitchen become a registered kitchen. The team at Yooralla now cooks and serves a range of food. The Yooralla catering business has continued to grow. Their catering has become the first choice for many local businesses, as well as catering for festivals and special events requiring a two or three course meal. This initiative from the Yooralla team has helped young adults gain work ready skills.
Milpara Community House news AFTER the glowing reports of last week’s iPad Basics, we’d hate for you to miss iPad Beyond Basics. It’s on tomorrow Wednesday, March 25. Give us a call now and book your place.
Getting Right Staff evening seminar, is tonight Tuesday, March 24. Learn how to identify critical job requirements and how, when and where to source appropriate candidates. Also covered is how to select the right candidate. Learn strategies for managing and supporting staff effectively. After what feels like a whirl wind term, school holidays start next week and Milpara will be closed. The Centrelink agency
will be open however for the usual hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Check out our website for specific times. Over the holidays check your mail boxes! Our term two program is being delivered April 6 – 10. If you can’t wait or you are out of the delivery zone it will be available on our website. Don’t forget, bookings can be done online. From all the staff and volunteers at Milpara we wish you a safe and happy Easter and school break. We are happy to dispose of left over chocolate as a community service. If you have any enquiries, our friendly staff are happy to help. Call Jenni, Leisa and Belinda on 5655 2524 or check out our website milparacommunityhouse.org.au