Pictured are children from Loes, a small village in East Timor, who are wearing some clothes donated by the Bass Valley Op Shop. During the re-stumping of the Op Shop, Yvonne Anderson, a teacher at the Bass Valley Primary School, had the foresight to obtain several boxes of clothes that had accumulated during the renovations and send them to the villagers in East Timor who were featured on Landline earlier this year. When Yvonne’s daughter, Rebecca, visited the village this year she was pleased to see that the clothes had arrived safely and that there were enough clothes for all the children and even some for the adults.

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In this edition

Page 2 Weekly activities at Bass and the Editorial.

3 News from the Bass Valley Community Centre & the Corinella & District Community Centre.

4 & 5 Community Notice Board includes CWA news, Probus, St Paul’s Church Fundraiser, ‘Mr Heinz’ - a Rare Rosella & more news.

6 Bass Coast Shire Council News.

7 Waterline Bus Trip plus Mangroves.

8 Maru Koala & Animal Park.

9 St Paul’s Church, Bass - Roof Restoration & Cooking Classes.

10 Entertainment & Trivia - includes CWA Recipe, AFL Wrap-up, Joke of the Month & Test Your Knowledge.

11 & 12 Business Directory.

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Bass Valley Community Centre Bass School Road Bass 3991

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Mon to Thurs: 9:00am - 3:30pm Friday: 9:00am - 3:00pm Deadline for Bass Valley News inclusions - 20th of the month

The Bass Valley News is a voluntary community newsletter which covers the areas of West Gippsland and Phillip Island. 1700 copies are distributed monthly to Bass, Cape Woolamai, Corinella, Coronet Bay, Cowes, Dalyston, Grantville, Kilcunda, Lang Lang, Newhaven, San Remo, Smiths Beach, Surf Beach, Silverleaves, Rhyll, Wonthaggi, Ventnor and areas in between.

~ Costs of advertising (GST inclusive) ~ Small (typical) = $ 17.50 Double small = $ 35.00 Quarter page = $ 60.00 Half page = $100.00 Full page = $180.00 Double page = $320.00

Other ads are negotiable. Long term ads are welcome. Community and non profit ads are free of charge. The Bass Valley Committee of Management and staff thank all our advertisers for their continued support.

Weekly ActivitiesWeekly Activities

at the Bass Valley Community Centreat the Bass Valley Community Centre

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HOME & COMMUNITY CARE 10:00am - 2:00pm. We welcome members of the community who are frail, aged or living alone. Lunch is provided and transport to and from the centre can be arranged. Wheel chair access is available. Phone Julie on 5678 2277. Cost: $12.

OCCASIONAL CHILDCARE (Early Childhood Development Program) 9:30am - 2:30pm. Contact the centre on 5678 2277. Cost: $5 per hour, per child. (Minimum - 3 hours.) HOME & COMMUNITY CARE BUS to WONTHAGGI Pick up from 8:30am. Bookings essential. 5678 2277. Cost: $12 return. (* Non-members $15.) LEAD LIGHTING 10:00am - 12:00pm. Cost $5. DROP IN DAY 10:00am - 2:30pm. Drop in for a chat and a cuppa. Play pool, cards, darts or scrabble.

HOME & COMMUNITY CARE 10:00am - 2:00pm. We welcome members of the community who are frail, aged or living alone. Lunch is provided and transport to and from the centre can be arranged. Wheel chair access is available. Please contact the centre on 5678 2277. Cost: $12. LINE DANCING Evening practise. Contact the centre for details.

DROP IN MORNING 10:00am - 3:30pm. Drop in for a chat and a cuppa. Play pool, cards, darts or scrabble.

OCCASIONAL CHILDCARE (Early Childhood Development Program) 9:30am - 2:30pm. Contact the centre on 5678 2277. Cost: $5 per hour, per child. (Minimum - 3 hours.) REIKI PRACTISE Reiki natural healing method is held each Friday morning. For further information contact the centre on 5678 2277. HOME & COMMUNITY CARE BUS to WONTHAGGI & CRANBOURNE. Pick up from 8:30am. The bus travels to Wonthaggi each Friday, except for every second Friday of the month when it travels to Cranbourne. Bookings essential. 5678 2277. Cost: $12 return. (* Nm $15.)

Articles published in the Bass Valley

News are not necessarily the views of the editor and/or the Bass Valley Community

Group’s Committee of Management.

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= = B I N G O = = Bass Sports Pavilion

Thursday Nights at 7:30pm

Recently we celebrated the completion of the kitchen renovation. Cathy McLeod, Hon. Treasurer and the driving force, was given the honour of cutting the ribbon. The ‘Friends of the Centre’ provided a wonderful variety of food. It was a well attended, fun affair. Bass Coast Shire Councillor, Veronica Dowman, was also invited to see our community at work. The kitchen can be used in conjunction with the function room. It has two ovens, a stove top and a microwave to make catering for small affairs a breeze. During Anti-poverty Week the Corinella and District Community Centre is hosting a Fair Trade Morning Tea. Why not join us on Saturday October 23 at 11am to help us raise awareness? You can sample Fair Trade tea, coffee and chocolate (I can avow this is yummy) while learning how Fair Trade is improving the lives of those in developing communities, by addressing issues like child labour, low wages, working conditions and exploitation of primary producers. Term four is quickly approaching and the new brochures will be available soon. The centre is offering all the popular courses such as art, computers and physical fitness. We will also be running work accredited training in First Aid and Food Safety, etc. Find our brochure online at www.cdcc.asn.au and join our Facebook group to keep up to date with current news and events. We are in the process of starting a book group and are looking for expressions of interest. The current proposal includes: read what you choose, discuss your opinions and learn what others are reading, afternoon coffee or tea provided for a gold coin donation. Fascinated? Register your interest on 5678 0777. Interested in a Christmas Shopping Trip? Cranbourne, Fountain Gate or DFO? Cost is $7.00. Register your interest now. Numbers

are limited. Alternatively, hire the Waterline Bus for your own shopping outing. Don’t forget we have anchors for three car seats, so why not go together with some other mums? We are also seeking volunteers to drive for local community group outings. Pap Smears save lives: The community nurse will be here on Monday October 18, 1pm to 4pm. Phone the Bass Coast Community Health Service on 5671 9200 to book an appointment. Unique Opportunity for Volunteers: Two local residents, Laura Ealey and Brian Gauntlett are instructors with Leadbeater Lifters. This is a Strength Training for Seniors group now in its ninth year. They meet at Corinella & District Community Centre. The classes last for just over an hour twice a week. Both have a great interest in living longer and healthier lives. Therefore from time to time they would appreciate some time off and welcome another person to share classes and eventually replace either one of them. Laura also leads Tai Chi for Arthritis at Coronet Bay. Both of them have found great benefit from the programs. Meanwhile, a volunteer who is a registered instructor with a minimum of Level Three Fitness Certificate would be welcomed with open arms. If you are not already registered, an opportunity exists for someone prepared to become a fitness instructor. The course costs over $2000. This would be paid for so you can obtain a National Fitness Certificate, along with ongoing professional development updates such as First Aid and CPR, etc. Prior knowledge of nursing, anatomy or physiology, current First Aid or CPR is an advantage - this could reduce the number of course units required. However, this is not essential. In return, a minimum commitment after training of up to three hours per week voluntarily for two years with Leadbeater Lifters is required. Enquiries to Laura on 5678 0884 or e-mail ealey@bigpond.com

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Spread your wings and fly with us

ANNOUNCING NEW BVCG WEBSITE The Bass Valley Community Group Incorporated is pleased to announce the launch of its new website.

www.bvcg.org.au

We encourage Bass Coast Shire residents and local community groups to visit our website, gain information on programs and activities and see what’s on at the Bass Valley Community Centre.

Local Businesses and Groups: You can submit your advertisements and articles to the Bass Valley News Editor via our website. Articles to be published must be received by the 20th of the month. Late entries may be accepted if we are given prior notice.

NEW BASS COAST DISTRICT COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Did you know there is now a Local Combined Community Calendar? Visit our website, click on the Community Calendar and discover what’s on in your local area. No more clashing of dates or events! We encourage all local groups and associations to list their events and to check the calendar before setting the date of an up and coming event. To ensure you reach your maximum attendance potential when planning your next event check the Bass Coast District Community Calendar! For a good night out or a fun daytime activity in your local area logon to see what's on! Visit www.bvcg.org.au for more information or call 5678 2277.

Events listed in the Community Calendar will also appear in the Bass Valley News!

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St. George’sSt. George’s Anglican ChurchAnglican Church Smythe St, Corinella

Sundays - 9:00am (except 5th Sundays) 1st and 3rd Wednesdays - 10:30am

Op ShopOp Shop Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays

10:00am to 2:00pm Saturdays

9:30am to 12:30pm

CORONET BAY: Our group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10am at the Coronet Bay Hall, Gellibrand St. Coronet Bay. Enquiries to Margot on 5678 0082 or Rosemary on 5678 0238.

GRANTVILLE: Our regular meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at the Grantville Hall at 12:30pm. Visitors are most welcome to attend, so please join our friendly group of ladies and enjoy a cuppa and chat afterwards. Enquiries to Gwenda on 5997 6372 or Judy on 5678 8553.

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Axial Tomography.

12. Amazon. 13. White. 14. Indices. 15. Five. 16. Britain. 17. Laughing gas. 18. El Dorado. 19. Ballarat. 20. 1984.

COUNTRY WOMEN’S ASSOCIATIONCOUNTRY WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

0411 421 801 or 5678 1183

~ Probus Club of Corinella ~ Meets at 10am on the first Wednesday of every month (except January) at the Corinella Public Hall. Members meet for fun and fellowship. We have interesting guest speakers and go on outings to cafeś and theatres, etc. Visitors and/or new members welcome. Enquiries to the secretary on 5997 6127 or mail to Box 27, Grantville 3984.

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‘Mr Heinz’ - tale of a rare rosella My partner and I moved to Corinella in April 2009. Since then we have

seen and taken photos of numerous birds, bugs, and other critters that we both love. I even made up calendars for my family from all the photos last Christmas. One day I decided to use some of the bird photos I have for a craft project and came across something very unusual. My partner had taken a photo of what he thought was an Eastern Rosella, looking very cheeky as they do, on the fence of the tennis court next door to us. The only difference being he had a very red chest and not a lot of yellow. On closer inspection of our bird books, it turns out that Mr Crimson Rosella and Mrs Eastern Rosella (or vice versa) sometimes get together and it would appear we caught a photo of the results of the inter-breeding. I was so

fascinated that I contacted the Bird Observation Club of Australia (BOCA) to find out if he was a mutant. I believe this is a mix up in the genes or perhaps a hybrid from inter-breeding. The official word is that he is a genuine hybrid. The unofficial word is his name is 'Mr Heinz' (heinz variety). I am happy to say that I saw him again 12 months later and it would appear he has a mate. Some time in the near future I'll be on the look-out for multi-coloured rosellas. Leesa.

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Saturday October 30 at 12 noon Bass Valley Community Hall, School Rd, Bass.

Tickets $25.00 per adult and $5.00 per child under 12. Book early to ensure a place.

Tickets available from Dianne Wilson on 5678 2334 or Denis Gardiner on 5678 8812.

The fundraising is to help pay for the new roof which is now completed. Details and photos on page 9.

OCTOBER

BASS COAST SHIRE NEWS Bass Coast Shire Council is working with organisers of the 2010 Motorcycle Grand Prix to make sure the event runs

as smoothly and safely as possible. Council’s Special Events Coordinator, Frank Angarane, said the

recent wet weather may mean that an alternative parking plan might need to be implemented. This would rely heavily on park and ride, using established carparks and roadside parking.

“We had some experience with this for the V8 Supercars and we are reviewing the plan to reflect what we learnt from the Supercars,” explained Mr Angarane.

This year’s grand prix promises to draw large numbers of bikes, cars and visitors to Bass Coast from October 15 to 17.

“The recent good form of Australian, Casey Stoner, will generate a lot of interest. We are expecting big crowds over the weekend, both at the track and in Cowes,” said Mr Angarane. “Even if you are not planning on going to the grand prix, it will have an impact on most people in the Shire, particularly if you live on Phillip Island. The wet weather and extreme traffic from the desal plant has had a significant impact on roads across the Shire. We’re taking this into account with our planning and communicating this to race patrons,” explained Mr Agarane.

The blue line A decision will be made during the event on Sunday to see if the

blue line is needed for patrons leaving the track. Council is planning to implement the usual traffic management

operations during the event. Mr Angarane said the blue line operation would be modified

through roadworks along the Bass Highway. “The Bass Highway is still a roadworks zone and we ask

motorists to be alert to traffic changes, stick to speed limits and drive safely,” said Mr Angarane.

Barry Sheene Ride Meanwhile, up to 1,000 riders will take part in the annual Barry

Sheene ride from Bairnsdale on Thursday, October 14. This will be the eighth Barry Sheene ride.

The ride departs from Bairnsdale at 9:30am and is expected to arrive in Inverloch between 1:30pm and 2:00pm.

Help give our streets the green light Local communities are calling on the State and Commonwealth

governments to help councils fund a bulk changeover to energy-efficient street lighting. The community petition has more than 3,000 signatures and is now in its final weeks.

Bass Coast Shire Council is reminding residents that there is still time to support the campaign by signing the online petition at www.greenlightourstreets.org.au

“We’ve had a good response to the Give Our Streets the Green Light campaign from our community and we’re pleased to have contributed to the petition numbers,” said Council’s Infrastructure Director, Steve Piasente.

The Commonwealth government has pledged to provide funding support as part of a low carbon communit ies policy. “The Premier has also recently responded to the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) reaffirming the State’s commitment to progressing the bulk changeover to energy-

efficient street lights ‘effectively, at low cost and in the shortest possible timeframe’,” explained Mr Piasente. “While this is promising, councils are collectively hoping to achieve more than 5,000 petition signatures by the end of September to demonstrate the widespread community support and preference for energy-efficient street lighting in the lead up to the state election. In early October we will present the petition to the Premier and Opposition Leader ahead of the Premier’s Local Government Climate Change Summit; and also to Federal party leaders. Street lights are an important community service, however every night old and inefficient technology is used to light our streets. Readily available energy-efficient technology would dramatically reduce energy use and carbon emissions by nearly 70 per cent, as well as enhance community safety and save around 50 per cent in energy costs,” continued Mr Piasente.

Council is committed to reducing its carbon emissions as part of its Local Green House Action Plan.

“Street lighting makes up a huge portion of our annual emissions,” said Mr Piasente. “We insist that all new estates are fitted with energy efficient lighting but we need help retrofitting all our old street lighting. I urge everyone to get onboard and sign the online petition to give our streets the green light. It only takes a minute.”

How you can support the Give Our Streets the Green Light campaign

Sign our online petition at www.greenlightourstreets.org.au and forward it onto to your networks.

Join the Facebook group Give Our Streets the Green Light or Twitter @GOSTGL

Promote the campaign to family and friends. Download the online resources (posters, letters). Contact your local Federal and State Member of Parliament to

express your support for the campaign.

Opera Viventi performing in Bass Coast High profile vocal quartet Opera Viventi will be performing at a

new event to be held in Bass Coast Shire on 12 February 2011. The event, Serenade at Sunset, is being organised by a group of

volunteers from in and around Grantville. Organiser, Faye Tuchtan, said Serenade at Sunset was the only

event of its kind in Bass Coast Shire. “We want to provide a performance that is very special,” said

Ms Tuchtan. “We will be offering a professional, high quality outdoor light opera of popular musical numbers, that will appeal to all ages and people from all walks-of-life.”

Collectively, the singers have performed roles for Opera Australia, Oz Opera, Victorian Opera, Melbourne Opera and Melbourne City Opera as well as performing as soloists throughout Australia.

“We are extremely lucky to have them performing for us,” continued Ms Tuchtan.

Opera Viventi will be joined by a host of local performers and other talented artists at Grantville Lodge.

“Grantville Lodge was previously known as Shiloh Ranch in Grantville-Glen Alvie Road. It’s an ideal setting for an outdoor concert and is an amazing site with all-weather facilities. Guests can watch the sun set over Western Port while enjoying a picnic and a glass of wine or purchase a meal on site. It really will be a magical family evening,” said Ms Tuchtan.

Tickets go on sale on Monday, November 15 and will be available from Bass Coast Shire Council Customer Service Centres and Information Centres, Corinella & District Community Centre and Stockdale & Leggo, Grantville.

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Phone: 5671 2756 Fax: 5671 2222

~ PART 1 ~ (Submitted by Tim Ealey) There are too many misleading stories about. Some people say

mangroves will devalue foreshore properties. Kids are worried they may catch diseases from mangroves. People are wrongly quoting reputable sources, claiming that mangroves will not mitigate erosion etc. DSE is undertaking a study because some Grantville community members are releasing information that is misleading.

I will reply to everything I have heard so far. Question: Is the Western Port Seagrass Partnership planting mangroves adjacent to shore side houses? Answer: No.

Planting is planned adjacent to the Shire reserve where there are no houses near the shore. Question: Will mangroves be planted or spread to the beach? Answer: No.

The recreation amenity of the beach will not be compromised as planting will be 20m or more from the beach edge. Mangroves would not survive on the sandy beach anyway. Question: Will mangroves spread and Grantville become like Pioneer Bay? Answer: Unlikely.

Mangroves do not produce suckers and only reproduce from seeds. Seeds will ultimately be produced and most will float away. A few will germinate. It will take over 50 years, if ever, for a system like Pioneer Bay to evolve. Question: Will mangroves reduce value of properties? Answer: Unlikely.

The strip of mangroves will only be two metres wide, will really be like a hedge and will not spread. It will be similar to that at Queensferry-Jetty Road, which stops erosion. Question: Could mangroves attract sand and enlarge beach area? Answer: Yes.

If water movement is slowed down by one half, its carrying capacity is reduced by ten to the six. Storms stir up mud and sand. Where the water movement is slowed by mangroves the sand drops out and the mud is washed away. This can be seen happening near the Grantville jetty and at Jam Jerrup. Question: Do mangroves smell? Answer: No.

Many people used to suburban smells do not like normal seaside smells. However, mud can smell of hydrogen sulphide if it is anaerobic and disturbed.

Question: Do mangroves provide a habitat for breeding mosquitoes? Answer: No.

Mosquitoes may shelter in mangroves and for that matter any other vegetation. They do not breed in the sea but may breed in stable brackish pools whether there are mangroves there or not. Question: Do mangroves provide a habitat for breeding sand flies? Answer: No.

Sand flies breed in the mud. We get most sand fly bites on the Lang Lang mud flats where there are no mangroves. Question: Can mangroves spread Ross River Fever? Answer: No.

On Phillip Island, shallow pools among mangroves are sprayed to kill mosquitoes as this fever has been detected. Remove the mangroves and the mosquitoes would still breed there as they do in the big Lang Lang drains which are black with larvae but no mangroves. Question: Will flying foxes that are attracted to mangrove blossoms spread rabies? Answer: Laughable and no.

Our mangroves do not have blossoms and flying foxes do not have rabies. Would like to see them clinging to mangroves in a good nor’wester. Question: Is the Seagrass Partnership trying to disrupt Grantville Foreshore Committee? Answer: No.

The WPSGP and some local citizens actually encouraged DSE to set up the Committee (see Bass Valley News, August 2009), although this committee has no jurisdiction over the planting area. The WPSGP values its cooperation. Question: Did the Coastal Climate Change Advisory Committee state that mangroves will not stop erosion? Answer: No.

This important report did not state this and that committee is investigating the source of this false statement.

It is inconceivable that the Seagrass Partnership, DSE, Parks and the Shire

would support any activity which would spread disease or harm the community.

~ Next Month ~ * Mangrove costs compared with other barriers. * Mangrove Planting using Schools * Mangrove Planting using Bass Valley Landcare * Geotextile Barrier * Original Rock Wall at Grantville North * Concrete Rubble * Barrier of Wooden Sleepers * General Comments

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This area at Lang Lang shows how four year old mangroves have protected parts of the shoreline.

Mangroves - Myths, Misunderstandings and Laughs

On Friday August 13 (no, we're not superstitious!) a group of nine U3A members and friends set off at 8:30am for a fun day out, touring the op shops on the Mornington Peninsula - and we really did have fun! The bus was warm and comfortable. One of our husbands had offered to be the driver for the day, so off we went.

Some of us had quite long lists of what we would be looking for and we had even brought along one or two of those big striped bags to hold all the loot we planned to gather along the way.

First stop was Frankston and we visited the biggest op shop I have ever seen called ‘Savers’ which was on two levels connected by both a lift and stairs. This shop had a huge range of stock. We spent quite a while there, our bags filling as we browsed around.

Next was Mt Eliza. This town had a nice op shop but very pricey ($45 for a

jumper - we didn't buy it!). Then it was on to Mornington. We went all around this town, endeavouring to make sure we didn't miss a shop. In between, we had lunch at a cafe and compared notes about our purchases. You can just imagine the chatter and laughter along the way as we got to know each other better. It really was a good day out and we're going to do it again. It cost $50 for the day to hire the bus plus a fill-up of fuel on the way home. Because we returned the bus to its home-base in good order and condition, our $25 bond was refunded. So the outing overall cost under $100, i.e. $12.50 each between eight of us. The driver got his trip for free because he did all the work.

Where did we find the bus? At the Corinella & District Community Centre. You can book the bus by phoning 5678 0777 or by e-mailing cdcc@cdcc.asn.au Sheila Moore, Bass Valley U3A, Grantville.

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MARU KOALA & ANIMAL PARK The Bass Valley News

Dreamnight at the Zoo - a global event In 1996, Rotterdam Zoo initiated an annual evening ‘Dreamnight at the Zoo’ with the first event

being especially for children with cancer. Now 217 partners in 36 countries host a similar event. Some of these countries are: The Netherlands, Israel, Belgium, France, England, Ireland, Germany, Greece, Denmark, Sweden, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Portugal, Luxemburg, United States of America, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, Japan, Taiwan, Bangladesh and India. Each zoo organises the event in its own way but in all the zoos the children are welcomed and treated as V.I.Ps. The children are allowed to open doors, ask the keepers questions and to come into close contact and pat as many animals as possible.

When we heard about this great idea at a zoo conference we couldn’t wait to join in and held our first Dreamnight at Maru in 2006. This year we will host our fifth annual Dreamnight at the Zoo event and invite children and their families from all across the Gippsland region. The night is specifically for children who have a life-threatening illness, are physically or intellectually challenged or have other special needs. (Naturally their immediate families are also invited.) This includes, but is not limited to, challenges such as cancer, leukemia, autism and Down Syndrome. There is no cost to the participants. The night is staffed and run totally on a voluntary basis with no profit at all going to Maru. Staff volunteer their time on the night and are supported by other local volunteers and community groups such as the CFA, the Grantville Lions Club and the CERT. Numerous local businesses and Maru suppliers donate goods and services for the event. Our VIP guests enjoy entry into the animal park and special keeper-guided interaction with our animals, Pirate Pete’s Mini-golf and a free barbeque dinner. The guests each receive a free showbag of donated goods and a photo of them with one of our koalas.

Invitations will be sent out via relevant support groups, health carers and providers. If you have or know of a special needs child that you feel could be invited and they have not received an invitation from other sources, feel free to contact us at Maru and let us know.

Neroli Heffer, Animal Park Manager.

MARU KOALA & ANIMAL PARK & MARU KOALA & ANIMAL PARK & PIRATE PETE’S MINIPIRATE PETE’S MINI--GOLFGOLF

Purchase an ‘All Day Pass’ for entry into the Animal Park and Mini-golf for one discount price

Pat a koala at Maru Enquire about our

Koala Close Encounters

Phone: 5678 8548 E-mail: fun@marukoalapark.com.au Visit www.marukoalapark.com.au

1650 Bass Hwy, Grantville

St Paul's Anglican Church, Parish of Bass Phillip Island, founded in 1878 (and still alive and well) was in need of a significant facelift. i.e. a new roof and other renovation and restoration work.

As a result of fund-raising, specific donations and generous gifts from members of the congregation and the community, we were able to proceed with Phase One, which was to replace the church roof.

Phases Two and Three will require even more funding and so, in order to get the ball rolling, an event unique to Bass has been planned, that being a luncheon with a South Pacific flavour.

In recent times St Paul's has been fortunately blessed with the arrival of a Tongan family that is now an integral part of our congregation. Mrs Laviena Pasikala and her family, who are all migrants from Tonga, will provide an authentic Tongan Feast. The food will be cooked underground in an oven called a ‘Umu’. Plus there will be all the trimmings and entertainment of dancing and singing guaranteed to blow you away. You just have to hear this gifted family sing!

Refreshments will be available for the children and tea and coffee for the grown-ups will be provided free of charge. Otherwise BYO. The gathering will begin at 12pm on Saturday, October 30 at the Bass Valley Community Hall, School Road, Bass.

Tickets are $25.00 per adult and $5.00 per child under the age of twelve. Tickets are available from Dianne Wilson (5678 2334) or Denis Gardiner (5678 8812).

Please note that the hall only seats 100, so make sure you get your tickets early, because this is going to be a great and memorable event.

The restoration works were done by local tradesmen, J.B. Carpentry (Builder), Rob Wilson (Electrician) and Westernport Plumbing.

For bookings or enquiries e-mail carinyakitchen@netspace.net.au or phone 0414 574 469 Want to know more? Visit us at www.carinyakitchen.webs.com

Carinya Kitchen - Introductory Classes to Low Cost Living Carinya Kitchen promotes low cost, self-sustainable living by introducing people to the basic philosophies behind cheese making, pasta making, bottling and preserving, and growing your own produce. Classes are held at Bass, are simple, fun and engaging - and include a light lunch. Come and join us and have some fun!!!

Making bread in your own home is a rewarding experience. Learn to turn the simple combination of flour, water and yeast into beautifully baked loaves of white, wholemeal, grain or raisin bread - you choose which two you want to make. Then discover the secrets to making your own scrumptious cheese and bacon rolls and pizzas that rival any take-away.

It's easy and so satisfying to make your own, absolutely delicious cheeses at home. During this beginners class we explore how to make yoghurt, ricotta, basic fetta and cottage cheeses and ideas for how to utilise these products. It's so simple that you'll wonder why you've never done it before! Impress your friends and family with your newly created skills.

Tantalise your taste buds with this exciting new hands on class! Learn how to create a classic Mediterranean meal. Make your own ricotta and pasta to create fresh ravioli, served with our garden fresh vegetable sauce and warm, crusty bread. Finally, wow your friends and family with wonderfully tangy gelato. Just add a glass of wine and a checked cloth and you could be in the Mediterranean!

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Fundraiser for St Paul’s Church, Bass The Bass Valley News

OCTOBER

Sheila walked into the kitchen to find her husband stalking around with a fly swatter. "What are you doing?" she asked. "Swatting flies" he responded. "Oh, killing any?" she asked. "Yep, three males and two females," he replied. Intrigued, she asked. "How can you tell them apart?" He responded. "Three were on a beer can and two were on the phone."

~ AFL Wrap~ AFL Wrap--up ~up ~ Well what an unusual finish to the season. My predictions were thrown out when St Kilda defeated Geelong in the second qualifying final. Collingwood finally managed to shake off the nickname, ‘The Pretenders’ and have now set the bar very high for all the other teams to hurdle. I commented earlier in the season that St Kilda’s window of opportunity may have passed by last year. No doubt the team and its supporters would have been crushed in missing out again by such a close margin, particularly when the team had the momentum in the final minutes of the first 2010 grand final. Watching Geelong being thrashed in the semi-final would have been quite strange for its supporters, considering that most of the players had participated in the team’s success over the past four years. I believe now that the Cats will need

restructuring. Geelong’s midfield is no longer the power plant it used to be and this deficiency exposed its weak forward line. Not surprisingly, my prediction that Gary Ablett would leave came true and as far as Mark Thompson goes, in leaving the club after eleven years, this could be a good thing because a new coach will bring new ideas with a fresh approach. The Western Bulldogs, like St Kilda, may also have missed its window of opportunity but only time will tell if it can re-group and field a stronger team next year. As far as the other teams go, there is plenty of room for improvement and I think that next year we are going to have another close season. Regarding draws, in some sports a draw is acceptable and you get two medals. However, the fact that the AFL said that a draw would not occur at the grand final replay showed that the rules can be changed. Of course anyone making money from the game would prefer the rules to remain the same. Ed.

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE 1. What kind of creature was Dr Seuss’s Yertle? 2. In the standard phonetic alphabet, which word, a man’s name, represents the

letter O? 3. Beginning with V, what are the oldest sacred texts in Hinduism? 4. Which Pink Floyd album is often played in conjunction with the film The

Wizard of Oz? 5. What is the name of the seed of an oak tree? 6. In which city would you find the Kremlin? 7. Writer Zane Grey is best known for what genre of novel? 8. Who finished third in the 2010 Brownlow Medal count? 9. Which bone in the human body is better known as the scapula? 10. Who is the editor of the Bass Valley News? 11. What does the c-a-t in CAT scan stand for? 12. Which is the world’s largest rainforest? 13. Typically, what colour is the cue ball in snooker? 14. What is the plural of index? 15. How many lines are there in a limerick? 16. In which country is the Neolithic and Bronze Age megalithic monument

Stonehenge? 17. Nitrous oxide is better known as what sort of gas? 18. Which fabled golden Colombian city enticed centuries of European explorers? 19. In which Victorian city did the Eureka Stockade take place? 20. In which year was Advance Australia Fair officially adopted as Australia’s

national anthem?

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ADULT SOCIAL CLUB Tuesdays 7:30pm - 11:00pm

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Mondays & Thursdays 1:00pm Corinella Public Hall Margaret: 5678 0716

The Bass Valley News

Recipes from the CWA COOKERY BOOK Submitted by the Grantville branch members.

~ SULTANA CAKE ~ 375g plain flour 250g butter 500g sultanas 1 cup milk 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 tsp baking powder 250g sugar 3 eggs 2 tsp cornflour Pinch of salt

Make a sauce by boiling the milk and cornflour (mixed to a paste with a little of the milk). Allow this to cool. Cream butter and sugar and add eggs separately. Add thickened milk alternatively with sifted flour and baking powder, then add vanilla essence and fruit. Bake in a lined round or square 20cm deep tin in a slow to moderate oven (325C) for 1 & 1/2 hours or until cooked.

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“When you said you were wearing a disguise, just in case we ran into your wife, I assumed something like a fake mustache!”

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Grantville Newsagency & Post Office

Shop 2 / 1503 Bass Highway Ph: 5678 8808 Fx: 5678 8714 Supplying all your stationery needs — Orders on request Laminating, Photocopying, Faxing, Billpay and much more

Magazines, Stationery & Ink Cartridges Now able to supply most phone recharge cards

Cards, Wraps, Kid’s Activities, Party Balloons & Candles

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Pick up & delivery available

ISLAND SKIP HIREISLAND SKIP HIRE TOILET HIRE ALSO AVAILABLETOILET HIRE ALSO AVAILABLE

2, 3 & 4 Cubic Metre Skips. “Can’t get to the tip?

……...Hire a Skip.” RING WARREN

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Longarm Quilting Practitioners

Contact Alan or Kaye on 5678 1155

Conway’s Professional Carpet Cleaning Services Steam cleaning & deodorising

Carpets, Upholstery, Car Interiors

5952 5534 or 0423 875 241

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Providing quality electrical services for:

Cars Caravans Boats Marine Accessories & Fitouts Trucks 4WD Accessories & Fitouts Tractors Earthmoving Equipment

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Renewal of Vows - Naming Ceremonies Commitment Ceremonies - Pet Farewells

0408 703 327

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30% discount for WMFS members Referrals accepted for DVA and Medicare

169 Graham St, Wonthaggi 5672 5114

Bass CoastBass Coast Interactive HobbiesInteractive Hobbies

Servicing West Gippsland & Phillip Island Planes, cars, gliders, helicopters, boats, trains, kites, rockets, flight sims, flying lessons, hardware & accessories.

5678 2014 87 - 89 Hade Ave, Bass

Hrs: Wed. - Fri. 1pm to 5pm Sat. 10am to 3pm

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Available by appointment Phone Sandra on

5678 1005 or 0413 209 709

477 Agar Rd Coronet Bay

5678 0948 or

1300 720 452 local, national, international

Happenin’ Hair Shop 3, 509 Bass Hwy

Grantville Tues - Sat - phone for appointments

5678 8847

COMMUNITY HOUSEHOLD ANIMAL CARE COMPUTERS

Disc & Drum Brake Service Latest Engine Analyser Major & Minor Repairs All Work Guaranteed

BASS VALLEYBASS VALLEY RADIATORSRADIATORS

* Repairs * Change-overs * Re-cores * Clean-outs * Clutch-fans

* Water-pumps * Thermostats

Call John or Pauline 5678 0800 0419 893 440 12 Hamilton St, Corinella, 3984

BURGESS MOTORS

Automotive Repairs

Factory 4 Grantville Drive (Bass Highway)

GRANTVILLE 3984 5678 8870

AUTO ELECTRICIAN MECHANICS MECHANICAL REPAIRS HYDRAULICS

LANG LANG PHARMACYLANG LANG PHARMACY (Western Port Rd, Lang Lang)

Instant Passport Photos - Kodak Photo Processing Quality Photo Frames & Albums - Gifts - Perfumes

Maybelline Cosmetics - Nebulisers - Glucose Meters Blackmore’s Vitamin & Herbal Supplements

Sports Braces - Home Healthcare Hire & Sales

Opening Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00am to 6:00pm Sat. 9:00am to 12:30pm

5997 5403

Lang Lang Pharmacy offers an overnight delivery service at the Grantville Newsagency.

5678 8808

Bass Valley ComputersBass Valley Computers 1398 Bass Hwy Grantville

5678 8715 We Specialise in the following:

* All PC & Laptop Sales, Repairs & Upgrades. * Networking. Cable, Home-Plug & Wireless. * Websites Hosting, Design. E-Commerce * Point of Sale Systems and Software.

ISLAND SKIP HIREISLAND SKIP HIRE TOILET HIRE ALSO AVAILABLETOILET HIRE ALSO AVAILABLE

2, 3 & 4 Cubic Metre Skips. “Can’t get to the tip?

……...Hire a Skip.” RING WARREN

5678 5722 0417 598 968

* General Printing * Photocopying * Paper Sales * Folding & Stapling Service

“QUALITY AT A REASONABLE PRICE”

Ph: 5941 2125 Fax: 5941 3152

Fac 10 / 18 Racecourse Rd Pakenham

Barking Fabulous Mobile Dog Wash

And Grooming Mobile Hydro Bath, Clipping and Grooming available. Please call Paul for a quote.

0412 369 202

Near Potters Hill Rd looking across to Cape Woolamai.

quality oriental furniture gifts with meaning

clothes that travel with you unique jewellery

wedding accessories elegant garden art

special gifts and much more

8 Vista Place, Cape Woolamai, Vic, 3925 Phone: 5956 6866 (closed Tues) Fax: 5956 6866 kushkush@yahoo.com.au kushkush.com.au

At AusGems we offer a professional gem cutting service with over 2000 designs. We sell the best quality gems, ‘rough’ and ‘synthetic rough’. We also sell Australian sapphires and jewellery. By Appointment only - please note we are not jewellers www.ausgems.com Ph: 5678 8715 We also purchase all old gold jewellery Carat / Purity / Price per gram in AU dollars 8ct/0.333 = $13.00 9ct/0.375 = $15.00 10ct/0.417 = $17.00 14ct/0.585 = $24.00 15ct/0.625 = $26.00 18ct/0.750 = $32.00 21ct/0.875 = $36.00 21.6ct/0.900 = $36.50 22ct/0.916 = $37.50 24ct/0.999 = $38.50 Prices last updated on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 3:20pm

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Tip-truck Hire Bulk Organic Fertiliser Bob Cat Hire Mini-skips

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Chris Milton Mc Kenzie Road Bass Victoria 3991

0408 304 716 5678 8409

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Dinner: 5:00pm - 9:30 pm

For bookings phone 5678 5020

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* STUMP GRINDING * CHERRY PICKER * TREE SURGERY & REMOVAL * EXPERT WORK & ADVICE GUARANTEED * FULLY INSURED * PENSIONERS’ DISCOUNT

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Phone: 5678 5337 Fax: 5678 5756

Hrs: 8am - 8pm, 7 days. Free Home Delivery

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* Fences * Pergolas * Decks * House frames * General Carpentry Work

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* Carpentry * Restoration * Brickwork * Repairs Over 30 years experience

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MASTER BUILDERS All buildings large & small

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BASS CONCRETING All types of concreting done No job too big or too small Call Wayne 0433 802 212

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* insurance work * glass repaired * leadlights made & repaired

* slumped glass * mirrors made to order * shower screens * caravan windows

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5678 0436 0419 160 748

Manager: Leigh Bowen 5956 7600

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