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Vol 37. Ed 9. Tuesday 18th March, 2014 www.winchelseastar.org.au

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A bolt of lightning was found to be responsible for one of the largest grass fires in recent years... continued page 3.Pictured: Graham McPadden inspecting a hay-shed destroyed by the fire.

Struck by Lightning!

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Production:Tony Phelps and Stuart Fountain


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Treasurer:Mick O’Mara


Committee:Linda Carter, Debbie Rowley,

Lesley Mathison, Cathy Cheadle and Stuart Fountain.

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Letter to the EditorThank you Mick O’Mara for your call to people to explain why they believe – or not – in climate change. For me it is basically this: it took millions of years for the atmosphere to reach the point where seasons were reasonably predictable, with temperatures that supported the huge biodiversity in flora and fauna on our planet.

But in the last 200 years or so we have dug up and chopped down and burnt carbon and flung it back into our fragile atmosphere thus changing the chemistry back toward the more unstable conditions of eons past.

We are having more and more intense extreme weather events around the world, seasons are not so predictable and thousands of species are on the threatened or endangered list. Humans are just another species but the one that must change behavior to stop this impending disaster.

We need a public conversation that “connects the dots” between extreme events and climate change and we need to talk more about our impact on the climate, rather than electricity prices and taxes. Our very existence depends on it.

Judy Cameron

From the Editor in New Zealand!Fifteen months ago, 9 people volunteered to keep the community paper going because they thought it was an important part of the community. The committee set about re organising the structure and administration of the Star organisation as well as the weekly task of producing the paper.

One year on, we have changed our place of printing twice, improved the layout, standardised advertising, updated the technology used, added email subscriptions, prepared a new constitution, had two of the original 9 members replaced by new volunteers AND printed the Star each week. The success of our efforts were confirmed by our peers when we were successful in three categories at the CNAV conference in October.

The Annual general meeting, to be held on Thursday, is an opportunity for the community to come along and show their appreciation of the committee’s efforts. It is also a chance to ask questions and suggest ideas that we can try, to keep the Star interesting. There will be a new set of rules proposed and a committee elected.

Our growing community has people with a diverse range of talents, many of which could be of benefit to the Star and the more people involved, the less input is required from each.

Think about becoming involved.

Editor Stewart Mathison

Winchelsea Star Annual General Meeting7:30pm Thursday 20th 2014.

The Winchelsea Community Hub, Eastern Reserve, Winchelsea.Become involved!

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The fire quickly escalated to a “Stage 2” response with multiple sectors being independently managed, the grass fire started in the corner of a remote paddock and spread towards several houses and properties. One of the first structures encountered was a hay-shed, which has been completely destroyed. The hay has been estimated to burn for days and possibly weeks - it would take huge quantities of water to extinguish.

Two large helitacks were also involved, dumping thousands of litres of water at each pass. The helicopters concentrate mostly on protecting assets such as homes and buildings, and are awesome in action. Filling in seconds and dropping water in less, they are skillfully and aggressively piloted in the smoke, wind and heat-buffeted air.

CFA brigades were involved from a very wide area - Winchelsea, Wurdale, Freshwater Creek, Geelong, Inverleigh, Modewarre, Bannockburn, Grovedale and of course Gnarrwarre whose doorstep

the fire was running, and other brigades. The great majority of these tankers and vehicles are crewed by volunteers, who gave up their Saturday afternoon to defeat what could easily have been a threat to towns such as Inverleigh.

Mid-afternoon a “Red Flag” warning was officially issued, cautioning everyone on the fireground that a significant wind-change was imminent. About half an hour later, the wind-change arrived and if not accompanied by heavy rain could have been disastrous - very strong gusts flared burning embers and pushed smouldering pine cones and manure along the ground. It was easy to see how the grass fire could re-ignite and take off in a completely different direction.

The overall commander of the situation at the scene, Graham Harvey, was very happy with the CFA performance over the day. There had been no loss of property other than the hay-shed, and no loss of livestock, and most importantly no injuries or worse to people. The safety of

personnel and civilians is the number one priority for the CFA fireground crews.

It was interesting to note that at least one property made it extremely difficult to move from one paddock to another, with only a single gate in at awkward locations. This property at least will have lost a lot more fence posts than necessary due to the loss of time in moving around by CFA trucks. This same property saw one of its occupants out fighting the fire in thongs, an odd choice of footwear for walking on burning grass.

The stormy weather, which had started the conflagration, was a big help in controlling and extinquishing it too. Driving rainstorms left the ground soaking wet (and the crews, it should be noted). However, burning fenceposts and tree trunks still needed to be hunted out and doused. This “blacking out” usually takes longer than putting out the fire, and is why you will see CFA trucks slowly cruising around even when everything seems to finished.

Lightning Sparks Major Response

Pictured (l-r): Spraying along the fire edge, Helitack heading round afer refill, Wurdale tanker refilling from a dam, CFA crews debrief and enjoy some hot food.

A bolt of lightning was found to be responsible for one of the largest grass fires in recent years in Region 7 (headquarterd in Winchelsea), in the Gnarwarre and Buckley area.


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Small Grants for your community project

Apply now for funds!Council provides a Small Grants program, which is available to new and existing groups, to develop project ideas or improve services within the local community.

COMMUNITY GRANTS LOGOFunds can be provided for projects and activities which fall into the following categories: Community Initiatives; Environment; Culture and Arts; Recreation and Leisure; and Events.

For more information, including guidelines and application form, visit Council’s website: www.surfcoast.vic.gov.au/My_Community/Community_Grants

Applications close on 31 March 2014.

With the warning from the previous committee in mind that, because of pressure of work, committee members wouldn’t be able to take holidays, the first principle that we established was that there be two people for every job. That this plan has been such a great success is illustrated by our editor, Stewart, being over in New Zealand for the last couple of weeks but you have still been able to read the Star because our compositors have stepped up. We have two treasurers, Mick and Cathy, someone to fill in as secretary

if Tony is away, two compositors, Stu and Tony, three distributors, Jean, John and Don, and only one advertising manager, Neil, because Mason has moved away. We need to replace Mason and would welcome any other interested people. We have lots of jobs available.

Our first difficult decision was colour. Before this committee took over the front page had been done at the hospital because the Star printer couldn’t handle colour. However the Star owed the hospital $3000 for previous front pages and unfortunately the Star’s bank balance stood at about $750. The problem was discussed with hospital CEO Peter, who stated that if it meant that the Star become insolvent if it paid what was owing, he would prefer it not to be paid. Money from previous advertising began to flow in and the hospital was paid. It was decided to print in black and white until our financial position became clearer. Thank you Peter for your understanding.

Next problem was the printer. It was past its “use by” date. Print was awful and we could never be sure it would finish a print run. However there was still 12 months @ $1200 per month to run on the contract. We managed to negotiate a payout sum with Ricoh and the Star was printed under contract at the Birre General Store for the latter part of last year. As of this year the Star is now printed locally at Mudgroup.

Tony and Stu turned out to be absolutely brilliant as compositors and we are very proud of our product. So proud that we would love to see half of Winchelsea come to our Annual General Meeting next Thursday 7:30 PM at the Hub to congratulate us on our achievements. Unfortunately we could only book the small room at the Hub so if half Winchelsea come we won’t be able to fit you all in, but come any way.

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One Year onA little over a year ago a new committee was elected to produce the Winch Star. I was one of those elected. Two of us were on the original committee that set up the Star and one of the previous committee remained. In effect we were all raw beginners. What a ride it has been!

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Difficulty Coping with Hearing Loss?Do you have a hearing aid gathering dust in a forgotten drawer?

Do you have difficulty hearing the TV?

Are you struggling with hearing loss and beginning to feel increasingly frustrated and isolated?

Have you tried to use your hearing aid but find it ‘doesn’t work’?If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone. Others suffer the same sort of problems, and many of these people meet weekly during term time in a group lead by tutors from Better Hearing Australia, Geelong Branch.

One of the main functions of this group is to meet others in a relaxed, informal atmosphere, listen to and discuss problems and ideas, and generally support each other.

Better Hearing Australia, is a not- for - profit Australia wide organization which provides community support services of rehabilitation to help people manage with hearing loss.

The Geelong branch offers information and support with trained leaders providing information, assisting with hearing aid use and care, lip reading instruction and practice, development of helpful communication strategies, knowledge of the current available assistive devices ( eg specific headphones to help with hearing TV) and leading general discussions. We do not sell hearing aids.

Meetings are held weekly, during school term time, from 11 - 12am on Mondays at 89 Autumn Street, Geelong West. You are most welcome to attend.

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More items for the

Church AuctionSaturday March 29th, Hesse St. Winchelsea. Auction starts at 9.30am sharp. 15% commission. Lot fee $1.00 payable on delivery.

Machinery section: VZ Holden Acclaim Sedan. 160,000 kms. Registered – no RWC. (below)

SPA Pool – Indoor /Outdoor with pumps , filters with gas hot water service. (below)

Petrol driven pumps. Generators, new/used. Stationary motors. Petrol driven hi-pressured cleaners.

Auto Key cutting machine with blanks. Estate tools. Boats

Household section: ‘Supercraft’ adjustable craft bench. Antique pram. Fire Shield.

Collectable spoons and rack. More items next week!

If you have items for sale, please let us know and we can advertise them for you in the Star!

Enquiries Machinery – Geoff 0417059683 Household – Jeanette 0409418766

With plenty of sexual reference, double entendre and as the censor says “adult references” it is a series of hilarious escapades full of light-hearted entertainment.

The French farce “Tics” shows the difficulty of being unfaithful when one’s uncontrollable tic gives the game away at the dinner party.

Next comes “Fourteen” where a woman of society plans the ultimate dinner for fourteen guests. However, they start to cancel on her until…..

“Score” presents a married couple playing tennis while unsuccessfully plotting to climb the social ladder.

And finally the night’s climax is “The Big Deck” where four men compare the size of their decks (with an e). How many people were on your deck last night?

The night also features risque musical items from Hatsapella so get your tickets from COPACC for $25 and $20 concession. Tel: 5232 2077

Call your friends to make up a table, bring along your own drinks and nibbles and be there at 7.15pm on March 27, 28 and 29 or the Saturday 29 matinee at 2pm.

For a cheeky night of comedy in cabaret style join the Colac Players in

“Doing the Deed”Colac Players bring together four short plays all bawdy and hilarious centred on people who just want to get on in life by any means.


Following an article in the Star by Councillor Rod Nockles re. 100 years since World War 1 any interested members of our community were asked to a meeting to discuss the possibility of applying for a grant to commemorate this event. $125 thousand dollars is being provided for our shire for this purpose and we are hoping to receive a part of this funding.

A meeting on Thursday 6th March was attended by Councillors Rod Nockles, Heather Wellington, Kevin Bennett (RSL), Jenny O’Conner (RSL), Charlie Earl, Sandra Jones (BTA), Helen Verity (WWW), June Rowe (VIC), John Caldow, Ken Daniels (Historical Society), Stephen Woods (RSL) to discuss possible funding and how it would be used.

Different possible locations for commemorative walks, gardens, parks, plaques etc. were discussed and it was agreed to meet on site at the bluestone bridge on Monday 10th to have a look at possible sites. There were two possible sites discussed including near the gun at the rotunda, on the north side of the highway where Vicroads will be reinstating a curved pathway beside the new bridge and a walkway between the two -under the bridge.

More discussion will be had at the shire on Tuesday and if you are interested in

contributing to the discussion it will be on the agenda at the Business And Tourism meeting Wednesday 12th 7.pm at the Hub. You are more than welcome to come along.

Application for funding needs to be in by May so time is short.

Sandra Jones President BTA

Centenary of World War 1

Councillor Heather Wellington and Charlie Earl discussing possible site for WW1 Centenary

No this is not the one with the golden arches, but at the Heavy Haulage site on the outskirts of Winchelsea. This site was chosen as our previous site at the old petrol station opposite the Winchelsea Medical Centre was no longer feasible due to the construction of the duplication of the Princes Highway. So at 2pm on Friday afternoon once again the SES -Winchelsea Unit set up base with tables and chairs, Marque, and Lights for the evening session along with our two Rescue vehicles, for it is essential that though we are providing a much needed service to the public, the Unit must be ready to attend a call if required,

The purpose behind the Driver Reviver Site is to provide Coffee, Tea, Cordial and Biscuits to drivers, so that drivers, families, groups will be able stop have a drink as

well as chat and laugh with each other and the volunteers, oh, and a pat of the faithful companion --we provide water for them as well.

The coffee and tea come with the courtesy of the Bushells Coffee and Bushells Tea who are the Major National Sponsor- with the biscuits from the Arnotts Foundation, to whom we give heartfelt thanks., as this could mean that by stopping for that five minutes that an accident may have been avoided.

Driver Reviver sites number over 200 nationally, with them being manned by a number of volunteer organisations, with the SES numbered amongst them.

The tradition of providing refreshments by Arnotts and Bushells to travellers started back the 1880’s with Arnotts supplying biscuits to travellers coming by ship to Australia, whilst Bushells started with tea for early travellers out to the Goldfields.

On Labour Day Monday the Unit was back in its old staging place at the Mud Brick Hut where the playground was put to good use, lunch was eaten to the sound of the raucous corellas , and the background sound of the traffic becomes muted.

Thanks to our sponsors; Bushells and Arnotts as well as the SES organisation who give us and every unit support and encouragement to perform this very valuable community service.

By Margaret Forbes-Biram

Driver -Reviver Staging at McDonalds


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Inspirational Surf Coast Women RecognisedSeven inspirational Surf Coast women have been recognised at an International Women’s Day celebration held by Surf Coast Shire Council. Mayor Cr Rose Hodge presented awards to Surf Coast women who are inspiring change in seven areas. The awards reflect the 2014 International Women’s Day theme of Inspiring Change. Along with the awards, each winner was presented with a gift certificate that will help start and support a women’s wellness circle in an Australian indigenous community through Oxfam.

The award winners in each category were:

• In the Non-profit category, Carol Baker; for her extensive involvement working with a range of Lorne-based community groups.

• In the Sport category, Janet Smartt for more than 30 years of service volunteering with the Lorne Football and Netball Club.

• In the Health category, Julia O’Brien; for her work teaching parents CPR and child resuscitation skills.

• In the Environment category, Dorothy Hutton; for her work with ANGAIR and efforts in bringing to fruition a walk running around the edge of Anglesea.

• In the Business category, Caroline Wood, who has run Blazing Saddles in Aireys Inlet for 20 years.

• In the Education category, Julie Martin for her extensive service with Anglesea Primary School Council and the Anglesea Primary School Parents’ Club.

• In the Arts and Culture Category, Louise Brown for her efforts leading the Deans Marsh-based choir Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Marsh (OMM).

Mayor, Cr Rose Hodge, praised each winner on their contribution to the Surf Coast.


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Hello everyone, we finally got a bit of rain, and there is the chance of a thunderstorm by the look of the clouds. We will just have to wait and see.

Last Monday, quite a large number of Winchelsea Seniors went to Moriac for a social day and we all had a great time.

Monday Moriac Results Were Bowls Mat 1 Leila Forster and Helen Malone Mat 2 Jessie Gardner and Kevin Morris

Skip-Bo Julie Loone, Jean Shinners, Margaret Lugg and Les Hunter

Euchre Lindsay Schroeter, Helen Bath and Alison Erwin

Competition Aileen Beeforth

Wednesday Results Were Bowls Marg Shepherd and Jessie Gardner

Euchre T1 John Read Helen Bath T2 Was a draw

Competition Margaret Lugg

Friday Results Were Bowls Jessie Gardner Vida Bath and Dave Loone

Euchre John Read and Lindsay Schroeter

Canasta Princess Jean

Competition Jean Shinners

Birthday wishes this week are sent to Margaret Lugg and Billie McCallum.

Get well wishes are sent to our unwell members and we hope to see you back at the clubrooms very soon. Sincere condolences are sent to Dot Spackler on the passing of her husband Phil. Our next Fish n Chip night will be held on Friday the 21st of March, so can you all please have your orders in by 5pm.

Annual Trip Payment Can all monies owing please be given to either Jessie Gardner of Leila Forster.

Wormbete Afternoon Tea We are having an Afternoon Tea at Wormbete Station on Friday the 28th of March. Once again we will carpool at the clubroom carpark at 2.15pm and we will leave at 2.30pm. A list is on the wall in the hallway, please put your name down if you would like to come along and also please mark against your name if you are willing to take passengers in your car. The drive to Wormbete Station is only 10 minutes.

Sorrento Trip Last week I apologise, I named the incorrect day. We are having a trip to Sorrento on WEDNESDAY the 9th of April. A list is on the wall in the hallway. Please put your name down if you would like to attend and also indicate if you are willing to carpool. We have decided that those who take their cars will be paid $5.00 by each of their passengers, towards the cost of fuel. (A cheap return trip to Queenscliff). The cost of the Ferry is $18.00 return. On arrival at Sorrento we will be taken by transport to the Sorrento R.S.L. for a private lunch which will cost approx. $25.00. We expect to return on the 3pm. ferry.

Limerick of the week There was an old fellow from Croydon Whose cook was a cute little hoyden. She would sit on his knees While shelling the peas Or pleasanter duties employed on.

Recipe of the Week

Shoulder of Lamb

2 Tablespoons Butter, plus extra for greasing

1 Kg Potatoes thinly sliced

1 Tablespoon chopped fresh Thyme

500g Onions thinly sliced

2 Garlic cloves thinly sliced

1Kg boneless shoulder of lamb

2 1/4 cups Meat or Vegetable Stock

Salt and Pepper

Preheat oven to 200c. Grease an ovenproof dish with butter. Make a layer of potatoes on the base of the dish, season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with a little of the thyme and cover with a layer of onions and garlic. Continue making layers until all these ingredients have been used. Make a few incisions in the lamb with a small sharp knife, place it on top of the vegetables and season with salt and pepper. Pour the stock into the dish, dot the lamb with the butter and roast, basting the potatoes occasionally, for 30 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven and cover with a sheet of foil, then return it to the oven and roast for 30 - 45 minutes more. Let the meat stand, without uncovering it, for about 10 minutes before serving. Serves 6.

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Who, what, when, whereAdvertise your event in the Winchelsea Star who, what, where and when for FREE. Please be brief. The

Editor’s decision whether to publish a who, what, where and when notice request is final.

Annual Auction Stall Holders The Winchelsea Uniting Church are seeking ‘Expressions of Interest’ in stall holders tobe part of a Produce Farmers Market on March 29th at the Auction on Saturday March 29th.Hesse St.Reserve. Stall holders should have a current Certificate of Currency. More details from Geof Orchard 0417 059683 or 52672630

Winchelsea Op Shop $5 a BAG SALE Winchelsea Hospital Ladies Auxiliary Op Shop will be holding an end of Summer Sale with men’s ladies and children’s clothing selling for $5 per bag. Bag supplied.

Uniting Church Annual Auction Sat. March 29th, 9.30am at Hesse St.Reserve. Goods delivered from 9am - 7pm Frid. 28th March. No Tv’s, or mattresses. Eftpos facility available sponsored by Bendigo Bank. Enquiries Geof Orchard 0417 059683 / 52672630

An amazing sight from the Gnarwarre fire. It was reliably reported by the Winch Star roving reporter that a CFA tanker was seen to be progressing at high speed over the burnt area at Gnarwarre until it reached the burning haystack where it screeched to a halt. Then all volunteers aboard abandoned the tanker and rushed as close as they could to the burning hay where they did slow piroettes to the fire, warming first their front halves and then their backs. They were frozen stiff!

Statistics From The Gnarwarre Fire Caused by a lightning strike 40 Trucks 2 Hellitacks (helicopters adapted for fire fighting Strike teams from Colac and Bellerine 110 Hectares burnt. Large hay shed and round bales burnt. No livestock lost.

Winchelsea Mens Shed Special General Meeting The Winchelsea Men’s Shed are holding a Special GM on 19th March 2014. Our normal meeting will be from 10am till 11am Then our GM will be held at 11am. The reason for this special meeting will be explained on that day. David Kellas (Secretary)

Kindergarten Sand Pit Redevelopment Grand Opening!The committee of the HM Kininmonth Kindergarten would like to invite the Winchelsea community to celebrate the Grand Opening of our Sand Pit Redevelopment on Tuesday, March 18. Formalities will begin at 6pm with a word from our sponsors, followed by a welcome and thank you to all involved. We will then finish with the official ‘cutting of the ribbon’ to formally open the new space. A BBQ will then follow the formal ceremony. We look forward to sharing this exciting event with you all. Helen Mary Kininmonth Kindergarten, 32 Hesse Street, Winchelsea.

AGM - Winchelsea Business & Tourism Association The WBTA Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 9th April, at 7:30pm in the Members Room of the Eastern Reserve. All welcome, new committee members required. Membership is free. The WBTA is the official Local Tourism Association for Winchelsea.

AGM - The Winchelsea Star The Annual General Meeting for The Winchelsea Star is to be held on Thursday 20th March, at 7:30pm in the Members Room of the Eastern Reserve. All welcome, free membership, new committee members are being sought - in particular the Editor position. Please support your local community newspaper.

Exciting Spicks and Specks opportunity at trivia night It’s back on the telly and back at the Colac RSL! OCR FM are hosting their 8th Spicks and Specks themed music trivia games night and have an exciting addition to this years prizes - tickets to a taping of ABC TV’s popular music quiz show in Melbourne.

People can get together with a group of friends, family or co-workers for a night of interactive fun, games and music trivia based on the popular TV show at the Colac RSL on Friday 21st March.

Bookings and more information can be found on www.ocrfm.org.au or by phoning 52 321 991.

Winchelsea Horticultural and Garden Club Inc. Autumn Show WH&GC 27th Autumn Show March 22nd at the Leisure Centre.Doors open 12.30pm.Admission $5.00, includes Devonshire Tea.

The Club would really like to see your entries on the bench,there are numerous sections to show what you grow.

Dancing at The Globe Theatre Where: Winchelsea When: Sat.22nd March Cost: $ 8.00 Time: 8.00pm........11.30pm Live music, raffle, door prize and a country supper included in the price. Further information Contact 0409253188


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Wednesday the 19th of March: 1pm Inter-church prayer meeting in St. Thomas Hall. 7pm Worship on Wednesday, this contemporary service will be featuring another video from the Australian series “Toward Belief” and will include an informal discussion and contemporary worship. Newcomers most welcome.

Sunday the 23rd of March Family service and Harvest festival. This year we are asking for non-perishable goods as instead of our usual auction the goods will be donated to the Uniting Church’s emergency relief service to benefit struggling local families. These services are specially designed to be very child friendly so if you have never been before this would be a good one to make your first service!

Monday the 24th of March Mainly Music at 10pm as usual.

Sunday the 30th of March This is advance notice that being the fifth week of the month, we will be having our combined Anglican parish service at 11am at St Thomas’ followed by a bring and share luncheon. We will also have a visiting preacher the Rev’d John Minotti who was until last year the vicar of St Peter’s in Ocean Grove along with “All Saints” in Barwon Heads.

On Sunday at St Thomas’ we enjoyed the company of our Uniting Church “cousins” and we also used our new pew and lectern Bibles for the first time. The vestry decision to replace the existing pew Bibles was brought about by the desire to keep our focus on the Bible at St Thomas and the worn out appearance of the previous ones that had served the church well for many years. We have opted to go with the 2011 edition of the New International Version of the Bible, which is an up to date good and reliable translation. The new Bibles use a large font size so they will be comfortable for most people to read easily.

Food for thought. The readings on Sunday focused our attention on some of the most well known verses in our scriptures. Beginning with the call of Abraham, in Genesis 12:1-4. These verses reveal God’s first step in his plan to rescue humanity from the mess of our rebellion. Amongst the promises given to Abraham was the promise that “through him all the peoples of the world would be blessed’. As Christians we believe that this promise finds its ultimate fulfillment in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ who was humanly speaking a descendant of Abraham. And in our New Testament reading from the third chapter of the gospel of John we read the most famous of all verses and one that sums up the fulfillment of that promise to Abraham yet the next verse has been a favorite of mine! Check them out below and may you discover the loving impact of God’s salvation plan in your life this week.

John 3:16 New International Version (NIV) “16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him”.

God bless, Rev’d Wendy Gravolin.

Church NewsWinchelsea Uniting ChurchKinder Sandpit Opening Tuesday March 18th @ 6.00pm followed by a BBQ. All Welcome.

Inter-church Prayer Meeting Wednesday March 19th at 1.00pm in Anglican vicarage (Note new time).

Music Group practise Thursday March 20th @ 7.00pm in the Hall.

Combined Choir Easter Music practise Thursday March 20th at 7.30 in the Hall.

Uniting Care Open Thursday March 20th from 10.00-12.30 in the meeting room.

Nursing Home Service Friday March 21st at 11.00am.

Worship Sunday March 23rd – 9.30am John Bumford

Sup, Sing, Share, Study Sunday night March 23rd at 6.00-8.30pm., in the Manse.

John Bumford Co-ordinator Winchelsea Uniting Church 035267 2062 or 0419 535490 [email protected]

Welcome back to Father Herman who has returned to our parish from his holidays at home with his family in the Philippines

Our Sacramental program continues at St John’s, on Wednesday commencing at 3.45pm – 4.45pm, in the Hall.

The combined Parishes raffle is again running with the opportunity to win 3 cars as prizes as well as 2 Coles Myer Gift cards of $1,000 and 9 of $500 each for the cost of $2 per ticket. Please get your

book of 10 tickets available at the church. This is a great fundraiser for the parish as we pay only 50cents per ticket and $1.50 from each ticket goes to our parish.

Reminder: The Ladies Guild will be holding their Annual Ladies Luncheon on Thursday the 15th of May commencing at 12 mid day.

Until next time, God bless

Marg Bushell

This week at St Thomas Church

News from St John’s



Flynn Hartwick - Prep One day I played with my baby brother.

Recount by Matilda Salmon - Grade 1

Yesterday after school Bella and Cooper came to my house and they got off the bus with me.

First part was getting our name ticked off. Then the second part was to line up. Then the third part was walking out to the bus. Then the fourth part was getting on the bus and I got half way down the aisle. Then the fifth part was going home and having a good time.

The Wild Guinea Pig by Jamie Phelps - Gr 3/4

One day the owner left the cage door open when the guinea pig was eating. The guinea pig went upstairs to get some grass (there was a grass farm).

He wanted to have an adventure so he went into the house he didn’t make any noise so the family couldn’t hear him. He went to a bedroom and he found a biscuit under the bed he gobbled it and it was very yummy. It was very quiet but he hear footsteps. It was the girls mum she was going to bed.

He went back out then the mum stepped right beside him he let out a big squeal!!! Then she put him in a cat cage. A cat came up and unlocked the cage. The guinea pig ran through the cats legs and went into the kitchen. Then he found where they kept the carrots. He took them back to the cage and stayed there.

Writers of the week

Hi Kids,

I heard the pool closed last week. Aren’t we lucky to have such a great facility in our town? Hope you all went along and had some fun on the last day it was open. This little bunyip is very sad because none of you send in your pictures or stories any more. I would love to hear from you and then you can tell me what you have all been up to. I miss out otherwise and never hear any news! So please, send in your pictures, stories, puzzles, jokes etc. and put them in my mailboxes, as they are so empty! Don’t forget they are at the Winchelsea School Office and the IGA supermarket.

Jokes of the WeekQ. What dog keeps the best time? A. A watch dog!

Q. What did one flea say to the other? A. Should we walk or take a dog?

Bunyip’s Tip of the Week ‘Buckle up’ whenever you are in the car!

Bunyips Cave


Scrap Metal Bought

Call Peter on 0448 343 105

FirewoodFirewoodFirewood Timber SlabsTimber SlabsTimber Slabs

for salefor salefor sale

Haidee Benning, local Osteopath, Ayurvedic Practitioner and Masseuse is re-opening her Practice in Winchelsea and will be available for appointments from January on-wards. Please email Haidee on [email protected] for appointments and be sure to include your phone number for her to call you when she returns from France just before Christmas. Alterna-tively, you can find her on Facebook.


Submissions to The StarThe Winchelsea Star welcomes YOUR news, information, articles and items for publication. This newspaper aims to reflect its own community.

Naturally, any article submitted for printing must comply with legal requirements such as for libel, discrimination, racism etc. Ideally, submissions fit within one page (allowing for adverts) and at most two pages. With a photo or two, this is around 700-800 words per page. Photos make for a much better article - please do not edit, crop or retouch photos, the Star team will do this as required. If you are able to ‘resize’ the photo(s), aim for around 1000 pixels (px) for the longest side. Many phones and computers can automatically resize photos when being emailed, be sure NOT to choose the small (or “email”) size as this is too small to use in a printed page.Note also that there is no need to submit carefully formatted and laid out

documents, as all formatting is stripped out when the article is imported into The Star. Please also note that any submissions in hard copy (ie. printed or hand-written) or ‘locked’ formats will incur delays as they have to be typed and/or scanned - the Sunday deadline applies to material that can be readily copied-and-pasted. Please send the article wordage separately from the article photos and images. In other words, when submitting an article, attach a document of words only and then also attach the associated images. Include image captions at the end of the article.

Send to [email protected]

Bus to the HubFree Bus Pick up from your home and Drop off (Winchelsea) if you are:

• over 65

• have a disability

• find yourself socially isolated

Free Complimentary Main Meal for “Bus to the Hub” Users (1st Time Users)

To book your seat phone 5267 1200 After hours; Annie Ph: 0427 840 280 or Michelle: Ph: 0437 783 551

Want to receive The Star

by Email ?Every week that the Star is published we can email it to paid up subscribers. The

emailed version will come as a PDF that has the advantage of earlier delivery

and full colour. To take out a subscription Google “Winchelsea Star subscription”.

click on Subscriptions | The Winchelsea Star and follow the directions.

Please note: a yearly subscription is now $25 and lasts for 12 months from the date

you start the subscription.

We would prefer Direct Deposit but Paypal is available. If you need help contact Mick

on 52672295 or [email protected]

Postal subscriptions are unchanged at $110.

For postal subscriptions contact Deb Rowley at Winchelsea IGA

or Don on 52887231.

Moriac Store also has copies.

Trains to Geelong/MelbourneMon-Fri 07:22 13:18 19:03 Sat 08:19 13:28 19:12 Sun 08:57 14:35(bus) 19:12 Sunday bus service departs from Winchelsea Post Office

Trains from Geelong/MelbourneMon-Fri 08:55 14:27 20:15 Sat 09:30 14:32 20:32 Sun 10:30 20:32

Old Shire Hall (tea rooms), Hesse St, Fridays, 2pm-5pm

Bus From Geelong to ColacMon-Fri Geelong Rail Station 17.35 Deakin Uni 17.57 Winchelsea Station 18.24 Terminates Colac Rail Station 19.05

Sunday Geelong Rail Station 17.10 Winchelsea PO 17.40 Winchelsea PO 14.35 Geelong Rail Station 15.20

Monday 6-11am & 5-8pm Tuesday 9am-Midday & 5-8pm Wednesday 6-11am & 5-8pm Thursday 9am-Midday & 5-8pm Friday 6-11am & 5-7pm

Train Services

Surf Coast Mobile Library

Bus Services

Winchelsea Gym Hours 5267 2336

Wednesday 19 Volunteer Required Call 5261 0508

Friday 21 Helen Verity Helen Davie

Monday 24 Hayden & Jean Shinners


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fast@showers Splashbacks and Mirrors

10mm Frameless from $350 Glass Kitchen Splashbacks

from $199 m2 All available in 48 hours

Showroom at 1/28 Wood St. South Geelong

call 5222 1332 or 0400 200 073

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The Winchelsea

Men’s Shed

Open Hours: Tues & wed from 9:30am Thurs from 12:30pm Every 2nd Sat from 9:3am

at 51 Hesse Street New members welcome

For more details ring: John Bader (co-ordinator)

5267 3030 Colin Mayman (Treasurer)

5267 2164 David Kellas (Secretary)

5266 1549

TheBooks Pty Ltd Registered Tax Agent

MOBILE ACCOUNTANT AND BOOKKEEPER

Tax Returns: Individual, Business, & SMSF

Financial Statements GST & BAS Returns MYOB & Quickbooks

Bookkeeping Services

PICK UP / DROP OFF SERVICE: WE COME TO YOU

Ph: 0481 324 802 E: [email protected]

Winchelsea Supermarket

Trading Hours Monday to Saturday— 8:30 am to 7:30 pm Sunday— 10 am to 7:30 pm

Ph: 5267 2676 29 Main Street, Winchelsea

Fun, Interactive music sessions for pre-school children (0-4 y.o.) and

parents/caregivers

When: Mondays from 10 to 11 am (Starts 3rd Feb. runs during school terms)

Where: St Thomas’ Hall, 25 Barwon Tce.

To Enquire ring: 0407838256

Meals 7 days Kids Play Area

Live Entertainment Free kids Entertainment

monthly starting 5th March 6-8pm

Like us on facebook for info

Or call 5267 2046


Star ClassifiedsWinchelsea Star classified ads are FREE for personal entries. Please be brief, and be sure to include a contact name and phone

number. One photo may be included if appropriate. The Editor’s decision whether to publish a classified ad request is final.

For Lease Available end of March. Brick Unit 3 years old. 3 large bedrooms, master with walk in robe and en suite. 2 living zones, split system heating and cooling, electric oven and hotplates, dishwasher, large pantry. Large rear yard, 2 car garage with remote controlled door. 12 month lease, $300 per week. Ph 5267 2459 or 0438 083 373

For Sale 2x Adult Tickets, must sell for Toby Keith Concert, Wednesday 19th March, Rod Laver Arena, ticketed Price, $199.00 each. Good Seats together. Call 0401 704 619

Garage Sale Saturday 29th march 7.30am start till 2pm. 56 Harding street Huge amount of furniture,bric a brac and collectables. Everything must go!!

For Sale $50 voucher to be used at Crest Dry Cleaners in Pako St West Geelong. For sale at $35. Phone Janice Wilson 5267 2229

For Rent 2 bedroom house centrally located on big block. $240 p.w negotiable 0401 535 840 or 0427 400 377

Situations VacantEarly Childhood Education Teacher 3 Year Old Group

• Join Geelong’s largest Kindergarten Network

• Maximum term to December 2014 – 4.50hours per week

• Winchelsea locationApplications close 4pm, Friday 21 March 2014 www.gka.org.au

Proudly supported by:

Saturday 22 March 9am - 10pmLawson’s Park, Inverleigh

Free activities for the family include: face painting, jumping castle, the Monty’s Express train and so much more!

The day begins at 9am with the Inverleigh Rivers Fun Run and Walk. Live music will play on the big stage throughout the day, a kid’s movie at 4.30pm followed by more live bands rocking the big stage.

Lawson’s Park,Inverleighwww.leighfest.com.au find us on facebook

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Background: Brigade owned Winchelsea Tanker 2 was purchased 22 years ago by way of the combined fundraising efforts of the Winchelsea Community, and the then individual Winchelsea Urban and Rural Brigades. Today both brigades are combined and form the Winchelsea Fire Brigade. Now: Following CFA policy the Winchelsea Tanker 2 appliance is required to be changed over, hence, the need to sell Tanker 2 and replace it with a new heavy tanker. The Winchelsea Brigade has been successful in obtaining assistance through a State Government Grant (VSESP/CFA), and again, with much appreciated support from the Winchelsea Community has raised funds to purchase the new tanker with an expected in-service date early 2014. Specifications & Features:

1991 Hino 4x4 medium tanker Mileage - 42,500 kms approximately Water capacity 2000 litres Diesel pump UHF radio Front wheel sprays Hard suction drafting hose (x3) with net, rope & float 1 x 30 mt rear, 32mm rubber hose 1 x 30 mt, x 32mm canvas hose (Storz fitting) 1 x 30 mt x 64 mm canvas hose (Storz fitting) 1 x straight jet nozzle 1 x fog nozzle 1 x 20 ltr Jerry Can (diesel) 2 x Knapsacks Spare tyre Decals removed

For enquiries to purchase this vehicle please contact: Rod Taylor 0409 413 169 Harry Schroeter 0407 041 769 Daryl Wilson 0407 849 930


Winchelsea Bowling ClubBy Kitty ‘n Jack

Microchipping DaySaturday 29 March 2014

For more information call 5261 0600

Be a responsible pet owner!

Council is providing an opportunity for Surf Coast Shire residents and ratepayers to have their dogs or cats microchipped at the reduced rate of $30 per animal.

• No bookings required.• $30 (below half normal cost).• Register your pet as well & beat the 10 April deadline. (Bring your renewal form with you.)• Your pet must be on a lead, secured in a cage or suitably restrained.

Note: this program is only open to Surf Coast Shire residents and ratepayers.

TORQUAY 8am -11am Surf Coast Shire Offices1 Merrijig Drive

WINCHELSEA

1pm - 3 pm Colac Veterinary Clinic

(Winchelsea Branch) 40 Main St

Winchelsea Division 3 played in the Grand Final against Colac Central on Saturday 15th of March. In very difficult conditions for all bowlers, Colac Central defeated Winchelsea by 18 shots. Congratulations to Central and to all Winchelsea players, who are once again runners up in Division 3. Perhaps it may be third time lucky in 2014/15.

The final of the mixed pairs was played on Sunday 16th between Una Ellis &

Steve Fanelli and Alison Parish & Darren Auger. Una and Steve were the successful partnership and the club congratulates them on their achievement.

This coming Friday the 21st will be the final night of Friday Social Bowls. We hope everyone has enjoyed their time on the green and the company at the club.

Coming Events Sunday 23rd March, Knuckey Day. Single entries, bring a plate.

Friday 28th March, Hateley Family Twilight Event, BBQ provided after game. Names on board, single entry.

Saturday 29th March, Final of Men’s Triples at 1-00 p.m.

Saturday 12th April, Presentation Evening, names on board.

Sunday 13th April, League Presentation Day.

Below: Division Three, Runners up team. Standing Left to Right, David Schroeter, Lawrie Davie, Geoff Orchard, Chick Bennett, Dale Hateley, Jenny McConachy, Leslie Hunter, Bill Lowrey, Peter Marshman. Kneeling, Pam Mawson, Peter Lewry, Noel Vesey. Absent, Lance Chandler, Mick Drayton, Paul Sorensen, Tony Hawker, Eric Lewis

Bottom: Mixed Pairs Champions Steve Fanelli and Una Ellis


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Team of Pianists presents

2014 Rigg Bequest Classic Music at Barwon Park !

R2R – The Two Roberts A splendid recital for cello and piano with Julliard trained cellist Robert Ekselman, now based in

Melbourne, and Team of Pianists partner Robert Chamberlain. The program includes

Rachmaninoff’s mighty cello sonata, Marin Marais’ famous La Folia variations, selections from

Stravinsky Suite Italienne and the Spanish inspired Habanera by Ravel. Experience the passion and

drama of this wonderful music performed live in the colonial splendour of Barwon Park.

Sunday March 23, 2:00pm Barwon Park, 105 Inverleigh Road, Winchelsea (Melway X911 B8)

(includes Afternoon Tea and viewing of the Mansion)

Bookings: Single tickets: $40

Single tickets for National Trust members: $35

Children & full-time students under 25 years: $20

Pensioners (Ausn Gov. pensioner conc. card): $30

Phone: (03) 9822 2959 or purchase at Barwon Park

Online: http://www.trybooking.com/DZHP


Robert Ekselman Cello

Robert Chamberlain Piano

Beeac Golf ClubResults for 15th March 2014

Golden Hole Winner K Broomfield

Nearest The Pins Lionel Clayton and Rob Pearce

2nd SHOT K Broomfield, D Drayton and R Wellman

Birdie Balls K Bromfield, S Marshall, R Wellam, L Clayton and T Norman

Chicken Run Winner B Wood.

29th March Golf Day Beeac v Winchelsea All members from the two clubs are welcome to come and enjoy a fun game of golf at Beeac. Any new members are welcome to come as well.

W.F.N.C.Practice Match Update; Following a 6 quarter practice match against Modewarre at Torquay Nth last Saturday, this week sees the Under 18’s, Reserves & Senior sides traveling to play Birregurra at Birregurra - the action kicks off at 10am at the time of print. Please check at training & Facebook for any changes.

W.F.N.C. JUNIOR FOOTBALL All Under 10’s please remember training starts on Wednesday the 19th March, at 5pm at Eastern Reserve with Coach Damien Luppino. We look forward to seeing many of last season’s players & look forward to welcoming any new Under 10 players as well.

Janet Fletcher , W.F.N.C. Senior Committee/ / Under 18’s Team Manager.

Winchelsea Golf ClubSat 15/3/14 Andy Worland Trophy - Stroke Lefties Vs Righties 1st - G Rigby 86-22-64 2nd - G Morgan 89-24-65 3rd - B Perry 78-10-68 Balls R Holmes 78-9-69, M Wilson 74-5-69, M Hedger 81-11-70 NTP - 8th & 17th - R Holmes Golden Hole - 6th - G Rigby

Midweek - Stableford 1st - M Baran (30) 29 pts 2nd - D McLennan (29) 20 pts 3rd - W Stephenson (6) 19 pts NTP - 11th - S Reyland

Next week - Moriac Members ( Guest Day ) - Stableford

Sat 29/3/14 - Beeac Vs Winchelsea @ Beeac hit off 11.00

Ladies Golf ResultsWednesday March 12th Stableford 2nd round Marie Robins Trophy Winner - Carol Stanesby (29) 41pts Runner up - Sheryl Rayner (34) 38pts N.T.P 8th&17th - Elizabeth Alston

Thursday March 13th Pennant at Inverleigh Winchelsea defeated Portarlington 3/2


Over the next weeks the Unit is gong to be fairly busy, with a combined training night with the Wurdale Fire Brigade. As both units are often called out at the same time, it is essential that both emergency services have an understanding of what our roles are, and how we can help each other not only in times of emergencies, but during the quiet times.

Another event which will see two of our members participating is the 2014 Australasian Police and Emergency Service Games, being held in April at various venues throughout Melbourne and Geelong. The athletes are drawn from various law enforcement agencies, fire services, ambulance and volunteer emergency units, and are coming from New Zealand, Papua and New Guinea and the Pacific Islands.

There will also be a small team assisting at the Triathlon which is being held in Geelong.

Any of the public are welcome to visit the events being held, to see top level athletes participating.

I will include further details in the next edition of the ‘Winchelsea Star.’

Future activities of the Winchelsea SES

Above: Denis Wollensheim(originally from Canada and now residing in Melbourne) and Gary McFarlane discussing the Driver Reviver program

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