Get Ready. Get Set. Get a Home Fire Escape Plan

Victoria’s fire services are calling on households to develop or review their Home Fire Escape Plans.

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) and CFA respond to more than 3,000 residen al fire incidents across the state each year, many of which are preventable. House fires move fast and can fill your home with smoke in a ma er of minutes. They can be devasta ng and fatal.

CFA Chief Fire Officer Jason Heffernan said “Winter is a good me for Victorian residents to re-educate themselves on their Home Fire Escape Plan.” While the dangers of fire are very real, there is a lot you can do to protect your family and your home. When making your Home Fire Escape Plan, remember:

¨ Know what to do if a fire occurs. Whether you are a homeowner or renter, you should have a home fire escape plan in place.

¨ Prac ce your plan for when there is an emergency with your whole household.

¨ You can’t escape if you have deadlocked your doors.

Tips for when there is a fire:

¨ Get out and stay out or get down low and stay out of the smoke.

¨ If it is safe, close doors to slow down the spread of fire and smoke.

¨ Alert other people on your way out.

¨ Meet at a safe place, such as the le erbox out the front of your home.

¨ Call triple zero from a mobile phone or a neighbour’s phone

Iwas supposed to go to Marong very early last Monday for an appointment, so I decided to check the tyres on Sunday as they had not been done for a while.

Set up the li le compressor but nothing happened.

The ba ery was as flat as a pancake, dead as a dodo, flat as a flounder, dead as a doornail.

In other words, a call to Marong was needed early Monday to cancel the appointment, then a bit later one to the RACV for help.

The nice man got it started, and I had an unscheduled trip to Maryborough to charge up the ba ery. I was going in later in the week, so no big deal there. The next worry was whether the car would start again a er my shopping was done – It Did!

I was reading a very up-to-date magazine at the doctor's (2021). Big headline - Charles will never be king. Wrong!

It was one of those publica ons that make up sensa onal stories and hope they come true. This very rarely happens.

I have five canisters on my "drinks "shelf, all neatly labelled.

The one that says coffee beans contains instant coffee; the one labelled drinking chocolate holds Milo; the one that says coffee has my caffeine - free drink powder in it and the one that has the tea label has tea (bags) in it. The other one has a tea subs tute that I bought on a whim and only tried once. I think it is honey and myrtle seed.

ROSIE

Bealiba Bowls

Bowlers held a minute’s silence this week a er receiving the very sad news of the passing of Joe Ba sson.

Joe was a much valued bowler & past president of the club.

Congratula ons to the winning pair of Shirley Coburn & Chris Evans with a perfect score of three wins. Most games of the night were close with one game finishing with a draw. There were also some superb shots played.

Bowlers are reminded that next week is supper night.

Happy Bowling!

Chris Evans

Dunolly Bowling Club

Monday 14th August 2023, an esteemed member of our Bowling Club, Mr Arthur Deason was laid to rest at the Moliagul Cemetery.

Arthur was a member of our Club for over 35 years, his friendship and willingness to guide and encourage new bowlers to the game of bowls will be greatly missed. A wake was held at the club following the service. RIP Arthur.

In last week’s The Welcome Record, l had the incorrect date for the last game of bowls for the Winter Jackpot Pairs, the last game in Dunolly for 2023 is the first Wednesday the 6th of September. Star ng at 12.30 sharp.

A prac ce match has been organised for the 17th September, against Avoca at Dunolly, casual dress, star ng at 1.00pm.

No ces will be put up in the club rooms. Emails or SMS messages will be sent to all bowlers, further no ces will be placed in The Welcome Record. Dunolly’s Peter Waters, Alan Weir and Ian Proctor from Avoca bowling club are enjoying the sunshine at Norfolk Island Bowling Club, playing in the Triples tournament 13th-18th August. Good luck bowlers.

A JUNIOR TRAINING CLINIC.

The Dunolly Bowling Club is holding a Junior Training Clinic, each Friday from 4.00-5.00 for all interested in the game of bowls. You will be taught by experienced players. All coaches have their Work with Children Cer ficate. This clinic is Free of Charge. Apparently a few teenagers that have been to several clinics are expressing interest in playing bowls. Well done!

Regional bowling clubs have several teenagers playing pennant bowls on a Saturday all enjoying the game.

Hannah Delconte, Publicity Officer

Tarnagulla Golf Club

Dear Members, Supporters, Friends and Family; What a wonderful day was had by all at the 18-hole Championships played throughout the day and the Social 9-hole Event held in the a ernoon. Although there had been a small amount of rain very early morning, not one drop of rain fell on the golfers and onlookers all day! How lucky we all were!

The sun came out and made the Course preen in all of its finery and beauty. Lush green fairways and tended bush and wa le tree areas made us all feel it was such a pleasure to be playing at lovely Tarnagulla. The laughter and conviviality in the Clubhouse once everyone had finished their event was a delight! Like fishermen and women, we all had an opportunity to talk about some of our shots.

What! Exaggera ons? Ha! Of course!. We heard about missed pu s and chip-ins from near the sand. We had a great day and the very good people made it great. Oh, if only we could bo le all the buzz and talk and laughter!

CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS:

MEN: PETER SANDERSON

WOMEN: FAYE NEWLAN

LONGEST DRIVE: PETER SANDERSON

NEAREST THE PIN: SHAUN MAVER

SOCIAL EVENT WINNER: RON SANDERSON (Yes, Ron is Peter's father and what a Father / Son duo! Good on you both!)

Thank you everyone! Everyone who played golf, everyone who had prepared the Course, everyone who walked around the course to get exercise and those who came during the a ernoon to join in the fun and make new friends.

Our next event is the THREE CLUB MONTY on Saturday 16 September 2023 with Tee-off between 9.30 - 10.00 a.m.

This is a 9-hole fun event where you only bring 3 clubs and you can choose whichever clubs you want to play with. Some pu with a wood! Some just use irons! Whatever you like! Your choice.

The Event is free to all Members, free to all under 18 years and otherwise $15.00 per person.

Bring a friend, a family member or otherwise we will team you up with another golfer.

All standards of golf most welcome!

Many thanks to the Tarnagulla Supply Store and others who donated the raffle prizes and to all who ensured we all had a very happy day.

Look us up on WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ TARNAGULLAGOLFCLUB/ Enquiries: 0481 008 006

Mary McNamee Club Secretary

Dunolly Dfnc Netball Reports

11’s - The kids came out firing and played some unreal netball. Each and everyone of them contributed to an amazing win. 16-7. Although the whole team played amazing the incen ves went to Poppy and Taylah. Todays win consolidated their place in the finals.

13’s - it was a close first quarter with both teams making lots a li le errors. Dunolly were able to se le in the game quicker and play some steady netball and run away with an 18-8 win. Incen ves were awarded to Kimmy and Grace.

15’s - It was goal for goal in the first quarter with both teams capitalising at every opportunity. Maldon came out strong in the second and managed to get a run on. Although our girls demonstrated some great passages of play, Maldon were just too strong in the end and we went down 18-33. Incen ves went to Audrey and

17’s - Maldon came out firing in the first half. We managed to se le in the 3rd and play some great netball to win the quarter. Although they didn’t give up and played strong to the end we went down 16- 34. Incen ves were awarded to Teagan and Ava.

C Grade - It was another tough game for these ladies but they demonstrated one of their strongest displays for the year. We went down 17- 57. Incen ves were awarded to Eb and Teagan.

B Grade - It just wasn’t our day Saturday. Although the girls put up a great fight defensively we found it quite hard to convert and get the ball moving freely. We went down 19-59. Incen ves went to

A Grade - it was a very scrappy first quarter for Dunolly. We re-grouped in the 2nd and played some much be er netball and we able get away to a 4 goal lead. We came out strong in the third and were able to build our lead. The last quarter was goal for goal but we managed to maintain our lead and take the game 4729. Incen ves were awarded to Mel and Sam. Todays win consolidated our place in the finals.

Congratula ons to Grace Freemantle who played her 100th club game! Grace has played 50 netball games and 50 football games at the ripe age of 12! Also congratula ons to Rose Holland who played her 50th game in just 3 seasons at Dunolly!

Mel Schodde Netball Coordinator