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Surf Coast Shire is holding a community forum in Winchelsea, to gauge ratepayer reaction to paying an extra $70 (estimated) per year on top of our existing rates, in order to build a pool and health centre for the almost exclusive use of Torquay residents.The estimated cost is $20 per year per household, for 20 years, to fund the build, plus $50 per year per household for operating and maintenance costs. Admission or membership charges would apply on top of these figures.

The pool would be a 35 to 40 minute drive from Winchelsea. The Waurn Ponds complex is around a 20 to 25 minute drive, so it’s a no-brainer as to which pool residents from the Winchelsea area would choose if wanting to swim when the Winchelsea pool is closed!

The Community Forum is open to all residents from all areas of the Shire. It’s not just limited to Winchelsea Ward residents. We therefore have a very real possibility of the meeting being hijacked by proponents of the pool plan, mostly Torquay residents.

If you are opposed to the prospect of paying an extra $70 or more each year for a facility that almost no-one else in the Shire will use (except the residents of Torquay who don’t like sand between their toes), then it’s a must that you attend this meeting and express your viewpoint.

Remember this Wednesday night, 6pm at the Old Shire Hall Tea Rooms, corner Princes Highway and Hesse Streets (NOT the Community House as previously advertised).

Time to have your sayTorquay Aquatic and Health Centre forum this Wednesday night

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Farmers and rural community members from Gippsland & Western Victoria will travel to Melbourne on Sunday 20th September to take part in a state-wide declaration against unconventional gas. They will be joined by concerned citizens from across the state who want to protect our water, food and farms from the effects of fracking and invasive gasfields.Over the past three years 64 communities have said they want to keep Victoria gasfield free: in each community surveyed, over 90% of residents said no to gas mining there. The event in Melbourne will feature an unprecedented alliance of country and city folk of all political stripes who will join together at this critical moment to call for a permanent ban on unconventional gas mining.

The Victorian government will soon decide once and for all whether or not to open up Victoria to the gas industry, as the state parliamentary inquiry on unconventional gas finalises its recommendations and the Andrews Government considers its findings. This is the culmination of many years of campaigning and community members are anxiously awaiting the outcome.

The crowd will march from the State Library to the steps of Parliament. Addressing the crowd will be Drew Hutton, founder of Lock the Gate who has vast experience and knowledge of the devastating impacts this industry has had on rural communities in Queensland and NSW. The crowd will also hear from Gippsland and Western Victorian farmers and hear why this invasive mining cannot co-exist with farming. The rally has come about as the public hearings for the state parliamentary inquiry draws to a close with the interim report due out in early September.

“The message we are hearing from one end of the state to the other is that rural communities & Melbournians alike will never accept this industry and that there

will never be a social licence for onshore unconventional gas mining in Victoria” said Ursula Alquier, Lock the Gate Victorian Coordinator

Over 1.4million hectares of Gippsland & Western Victoria is covered with approved mining exploration licenses, posing a significant threat to Victoria’s food bowl, Melbourne’s water catchments and the livelihoods of our state’s farming families.

“These licences cover the state’s most productive farmland which is why people from all walks of life are standing with these rural communities to say enough is enough, we will except nothing less than a total ban on this destructive industry” she said.

“Victorians are saying loud and clear that this destructive industry is not welcome here. “No government can guarantee the safety of our underground water supplies, our farmland or the health of our community. These are not things we are willing to gamble with”. said Trevor Flint Seaspray Farmer

“We don’t want this dangerous industry here in Gippsland, we don’t want this anywhere in Victoria, farmers across the state are saying no to gasfields and we won’t back down” Mr Flint said

When: Sunday 20th September, 12noon Where: State Library (Marching to Parliament House)

For more information on the event go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/797781747009944/

www.coalandgasfreevic.org

For further comment contact: Ursula Alquier 0474 803 740 or Chloe Aldenhoven 0432 328 107

Rural Communities join forces with city residents to declare Victoria Gasfield free


Morning Melodies returns to the Winchelsea Tea Rooms on Thursday week with big booming Bass Baritone, James Young from Greensborough. James was the winner of an inaugural award to a young Melbourne singer in the Diamond Valley Vocal Eisteddfod, the prize being the opportunity to be a guest at the Winchelsea Morning Melodies in 2013. James now returns to Morning Melodies with a richer more mature and developed voice, with a silky smoothe sound across the range.

He is currently completing a Masters in Education at Melbourne University. In 2013 he played the Pirate King in the Pirates of Penzance, where his voice and presence of character dominated the stage. Through his school years he has been involved with lead roles in Shrek the Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and subsequently appeared in Phantom of the Opera, The Producers, and Beauty and the Beast, for which he was a nominee for best Supporting Actor with the Music Theatre

Guild of Victoria. He has had success at numerous competitions in Musical Comedy, and Leider and Art Song sections, and this year won the Manningham Eisteddfod Art Song section.

James as a 22 year old maturing talent is showing in his early years a subtlety in the quieter songs, yet with that full-bodied voice audiences love of a rich bass-baritone sound well used. He had the opportunity for a short time to be a student of the famous Australian singer Jon Weaving prior to his going overseas.

James has chosen a healthy mix for the Winchelsea program, including songs from Mozart and Schubert, with songs from the popular musicals Oklahoma, South Pacific, Phantom of the Opera, and Les Mis.

An event not to be missed. As always, Philomena will grace the tables with a sumptuous morning tea commencing at 10.00, with James opening up at 11.00. Bookings can be made by phoning Joan MacKenzie on 5267 2075 or 0407 506119.

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Winchelsea Community House Hours: Open from 9.00am to 2.00pm Monday – Friday Phone: 5267 2028 Address: 28 Hesse Street, Winchelsea Email: [email protected] Website: www.winchhouse.org.au

We are taking expressions of interest for the following courses:

- Bollywood Workshop (Term 4) - Volunteer Skill Training - Social Media for Small Businesses ($140) - Drag and Drop Websites - Microsoft Office & Windows 8 Advanced

Please let us know if you’re interested in one of the courses so we can start planning and set a date!

Pasta Making Workshop $35 When: Saturday 24th October, 2-3pm Hilda Inglese will share her family recipes with us. She will also be offering her new cookbook for sale, so if you’re interested in buying that, please bring some cash as it is the only way to pay for it on the day. This course is filling up really quickly, so make

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Part 1. Email to Cape Otway Ecology Centre I wish to report an incident from about a month ago that has been puzzling me. Our property is just out of Winchelsea and situated on the Barwon. The house and sheds are about 100 metres across well treed river flats from the Barwon. Tree cover along the Barwon and feeder creeks is good and provides a corridor to the Otways at Bambra. We have kangaroos, wallabies and, occasionally, koalas moving through the property.

Our poultry shed, when closed up properly, is completely fox proof and we have never lost any poultry to foxes. Surrounding the pen is a yard with weld mesh fencing about 1.8 metres high. Access to the pen from the yard is via a small door. Perhaps we have become complacent due to no problems with foxes and for the last few years we have not been shutting the connecting door at night.

About a month ago, at about 11PM, I heard a commotion from the chooks and went to investigate, When I was about 10-15 metres from the yard I could see an animal standing over a rooster that was lying on the ground. When the animal saw me coming with the torch it quickly scaled the mesh fence and was gone

I am sure it was not a fox. Its colour was gold, its shape was wrong, because of its size it would have to have been very young, too young a fox to be climbing wire fences with ease and because of its method of attack.

One of the hens had been bitten around the neck/head but was pretty much unharmed. The rooster that was lying in the yard, when I touched it, it jumped up and went back into the pen. My experience of foxes is that their bite is deadly and both the hen and rooster should have been dead.

My initial thought was that it was a ginger cat. From time to time we do have feral cats around but none of them has been ginger. Our ginger cat was asleep on the bed whilst all this was happening.

When I discussed the incident with a friend who is a wild life expert, he suggested it may have been a quoll.

Thinking back, its colour, shape and agility was quoll like. It is quite startling to suggest there may be quolls around Winchelsea and I decided to bring it to your attention.

Part 2. Reply by Jack Pascoe It’s a really interesting incident that you are describing and certainly the description of the animal would fit a quoll.

I’m surprised though that the bite was not fatal if it was a quoll due to the extraordinary power of a quolls jaw.

I would be really interested in hearing of anymore incidents like this. We actually do quoll surveys from time to time using motion detection cameras as well as our trained quoll detection dogs. Potentially we could add you property to one of these surveys in the future if you were interested.

Part 3 Sunday 13/9/15. Email To Jack Pascoe. Last night we (and our dogs) were awaken by some screaming coming from our river flats. My first thought was that a fox had caught something but the noise continued for some time so my daughter’s family (they have a house on the property) used a spot light to see some “ferret-like animals” frolicking on the flat.

My son-in-law, Tony Phelps, has sent a separate email to your website describing his observations. For reasons that Tony probably mentioned in his email I am now extremely confident that we have at least one quoll family in our neighbourhood.

We would be very happy to be involved in surveys etc.

Have you seen/heard anything that may indicate Quolls have moved into Winch?

Mick O’Mara 52672295

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2015 Woolworths

Earn and Learn

Program

Thank you to the members of the Winchelsea community who contributed to the Earn & Learn program by collecting stickers for our school.

The program has now finished for 2015. It is not too late to hand in any stickers you may have but they need to be either handed in at the school or left in the container at the Post Office by THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17th so they can be included in the tally for our school.

Thanks again for all your support!!

MODERN is a free nurse-led Commonwealth funded health program designed to reduce the chances of getting diabetes and heart disease.

MODERN program leader Assoc. Professor Melinda Carrington said “The key focus of MODERN is to reduce the risk of developing diabetes or heart disease, such as a heart attack or stroke, by identifying and reducing risk factors that cause these diseases. People can have many risk factors, but when a combination group together at the same

time including high blood pressure, weight, high blood sugar and lipids (cholesterol and triglyceride), it forms what is called the metabolic syndrome, and greatly exposes people to develop diabetes and heart disease. Our aim is to help people address this.”

The MODERN clinic located at Suite 2, 6 Murray Street, Colac is calling on people aged 40 to 70 years to contact the clinic to arrange an initial risk assessment. Appointments can be made by phoning 5233 9400.

Winchelsea youth drop in centre design day What The Surf Coast Shire Council’s Youth Development Team in partnership with the Community Bank, are opening the (garage) doors to canvas ideas for a youth drop in centre in Winchelsea.

We are having a day for the young people in Winch. We will have a BBQ, games, drawings, painting, discussions and heaps more on Wednesday the 23rd and Wednesday the 30th of September to come up with a plan and place for young people to call their own in Winchelsea.

This is your chance to come along to have a say about where the youth centre should be, what it should look like, have in it and what it should be called, when it should be opened and who should help us run it!

We are asking for ALL young people of Winch and their families to come along during the school holidays to the Community Bank Garage (and possible future youth space?!??), to help us create something that is needed in Winchelsea Who ALL Winchelsea young people aged 12-25 and their families who think (we need) a YOUTH SPACE in Winch is needed When Wednesday 23rd from 10am – 2pm Wednesday 30th from 10am – 2pm Where Just behind the Community Bank in Winchelsea

For any more info, contact Blake at the Youth Development Team on;

5261 0806 0438 954 710 [email protected]


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Just a reminder to get your nominations for this year’s Good Neighbour award in, and that it will be awarded as part of the awards to be given to school children from around the district on Police & NHW Good Neighbour School’s Day on October 19th at the LTC. Nomination forms available here in the Star, at the Police Station and the Post Office.Starting at 10am, awards will be followed by short presentations from each school’s captains, and from Jarrahlinga Koala and Wildlife

Sanctuary, Squirt the Clown and the band “Iron & Clay” again!

Sergeant Pete has promised to attend, as has Constable T Bear!

This year, 8 schools have indicated that they will be attending: Anglesea, Beeac, Birregurra, Ceres, Deans Marsh, Forrest, Moriac and Winchelsea. (Further details were in the Star in August)

Road Safety For Pedestrians A member of NHW was recently contacted by a very concerned Council worker, who, on his way to work in the very early (and darkish!) morning, was lucky to miss early morning walkers on the roadside wearing dark clothing. He was quite shaken by the experience, and

asked that we suggest STRONGLY that folk out walking early in the morning or later in the evening wear some sort of high visibility clothing and walk facing oncoming traffic where there are no suitable off road footpaths available. This also applies to cyclists, of course. We all need to be aware of how our activities can affect other folks!

Nhw Meeting Our next meeting will be held at the Bowls Club on September 23rd at 7:30. All welcome – especially if you are able to offer a bit of help with School’s day set up or down!

Helen Verity –Co-ordinator.

2015 NHW Good Neighbour School’s Day & Good Neighbour Award

GOOD NEIGHBOUR AWARD 2015

You are invited to nominate a person or persons who you consider to be a “Good Neighbour”. The definition is very wide and can include anyone who lives or works in Winchelsea and District. It may be someone who has helped you, helped someone else you know of, or performed significant community work. Recognize their efforts by filling out and submitting the entry form. It won’t hurt you at all! Name of person nominated:………………………………………………………………………. Address of person nominated:…………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Reason for nomination. Make a short note outlining your reasons for nominating this person, attach it to this form and send to the NHW Secretary, Beryl Read, 40 Main Street, Winchelsea 3241, or drop it into the Police Station by 9th October, 2015. Name of nominator:…………………………………………………………… Signature of nominator:……………………………………………………….. Contact details of nominator:………………………………………………………… The annual Good Neighbour Award will be presented at the NHW School’s Day on Monday 19th October, 2011. Please take this opportunity to recognize those who help us.


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A vegetarian cooking and yoga retreat 6:30pm Friday 25th-3pm Sunday 27th September, 2015. This retreat will include:

• Hands-on vegetarian cooking classes

• Information on the nutritional and healing properties of herbs and spices

• Morning yoga classes

• Two delicious vegetarian banquets cooked by you

• All your meals from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch

• Discussions on nutrition, ayurveda, food, and yoga

• An introduction to bhakti yoga and kirtan

• 2 nights accommodation in twin-share rooms

• A visit to our organic vege patch to collect produce for our meals

• Time for a stroll in the surrounding State forest

The cost for the weekend retreat is $245 per person or $195 concession.To obtain more information or register please contact Keshava on 0405 577 453 or email [email protected]

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Blokes Night Out - Take a Mate Returns

Winchelsea Community Hub @ Eastern Reserve

October 9th 2015 at 7pm

Cost: $12 per person for a 2 course meal, payable at the door. Drinks available at bar prices.

A group of case workers meet regularly to discuss their patients, unaware that one of their team is in need of help. Depression, in its many forms, is one of the most common of all mental health problems. The play is

based on true stories, with a mixture of comedy and tragedy, as is always found in life. “My Dog Has Stripes” manages to fill the canvas with a wide sample of depression and other mental health problems to engage all

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Presidents Report

The past twelve months have been a year of establishment for Growing Winchelsea Inc.

Since the merger in September 2014 of the Winchelsea and District Tourism and Traders Association Inc. (the Business and Tourism Association) and the Working With Winchelsea Group (WWW), we have been moving to present the identity and purpose of Growing Winchelsea Inc. to the community of Winchelsea.

Slowly, we’ve established ourselves as the leading advocacy and leadership group for Winchelsea and surrounds. Our monthly meetings have been well attended and have provided a forum for residents and business to raise their concerns and thoughts on the progress of our town.

Since September 2014, we have:

• established Growing Winchelsea Inc from merger of WBTA and WWW

• updated Rules of Incorporation

• developed RV Friendly submission and submitted to council

• facilitated various forums including a Drug / Mental health forum (November 18), Information Exchange with Glenn Manton (March 16), Business Breakfast (March 17). There are three further events including the Neighborhood Watch Schools Day (October 19), Mens Health Night (October 9) and a Peer group pressure / healthy relationships forum (TBC).

• facilitated and transferred Bus to the Hub programme to Hesse Rural Health.

• hosted an information session from Great Ocean Road Tourism

• engaged Surf Coast Shire and Hesse Rural Health in relation to long day childcare.

• developed a response to the Surf Coast Shire’s “Growing Winchelsea draft report” that included our priorities for Winchelsea.

• supported the Surf Coast Shires National Stronger Regions Round 2 Application for funding to develop a master plan of the Winchelsea town centre, redevelop the town centre and creation of town entrances.

• consulted with the Winchelsea Historical Society, Winchelsea RSL and Surf Coast Shire on the WW1 Victoria Cross tribute cairn project

• hosted new shire CEO Keith Baillie, together with an information session on the shire’s Growing Winchelsea Project (March)

• hosted a meeting at Barwon Park (May) with Surf Coast Shire’s Peter McLean to discuss footpath’s and we subsequently developed and submitted a list of our priority pathways to be upgraded / constructed

• engaged the local Wathaurung people and VicRoads to explore place / bridge naming

• presented our submission to Surf Coast Shires draft budget, which resulted in an additional $80,000 being made available for projects in Winchelsea

• hosted Mr Matt Taylor, Manager Economic Development & Tourism Surf Coast Shire for update on shire’s tourism projects (July)

• engaged with shire to develop the Hunt & Gather Festival of Food to be held in Winchelsea in May 2016

• in the process of developing a list of priorities to be funded in the Surf Coast Shire’s 2016/17 budget

• developed our website (www.growingwinchelsea.com) which aims to aid tourists and residents on the facilities and attractions available in Winchelsea.

It’s been a busy year, but, there is still work to be done and more of the community to engage.

It’s important that we keep building on our 147 members.

In particular, we need a greater active presence of local business’s. They provide custom and play an important role in the daily lives of our town. Without them, our town will cease. I think this is a priority for the committee moving forward.

Finally, I would like to thank the outgoing Office Bearers, Michelle Stocks (Vice President), Sue Lubke (Treasurer),

Elva Cawood (Secretary), Lisa Sweeney (Tourism Board Rep) and Michael Hastings (Tourism Board Rep) for their hard work. Would also like to thank the committee members for their assistance and guidance this year.

A special thank you also Heather Wellington for her assistance in the development of Growing Winchelsea Inc. including advice on establishing our rules of incorporation, development of our Strategic Plan, assistance with lodging our bid to make Winchelsea RV friendly and providing a voice for Winchelsea at the Surf Coast Shire.

Stuart Fountain President Growing Winchelsea Inc. 09 September, 2015

The Growing Winchelsea Inc. Annual General Meeting was held on Wednesday August 9, 2015 at Eastern Reserve Members Room.The Election of Office Bearers for 2015-2016 was chaired by Cr. Heather Wellington, and those elected are-

President- Stu Fountain

Vice President- Michelle Stocks

Treasurer- Lindsay Bennett

Secretary- Jan Broadrick

The following Committee members were elected.

Greg Rigby, Sandra Jones, Jacquie Doyle, Jenny Mathison, Jennifer O’Connor, Geoff Orchard, Michael Hastings, Rob Knuckey, Neil McInnes, John Broadrick.

Free RV Camping Simon Loone, Business & Tourism Strategy Coordinator at Surf Coast Shire Council, addressed the meeting on the progress of Growing Winchelsea’s Petition and Submission for the provision of RV parking in Winchelsea.

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Growing Winchelsea Inc. reports on a busy year at AGM


Uniting ChurchEvents of the Week

Inter-church prayer meeting – Wednesday September 16th at 1.00pm in St. Thomas's hall.

Singing Group practise – Thursday September 17th at 7.00pm in the hall.

Worship on Sunday September 20th at 9.30am – John Bumford

John Bumford - Co-ordinator

St John’sWe still have some bottles of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir wine left, available for $10.00, as well the Parish book ‘Journey’ is for sale at $15.00 per copy, to honour our 140th year celebration for the Parish.

During the month of October we will be reciting the Rosary throughout our Parish with each Mass centre committing to a week of having the Rosary said in our homes or churches. There is a list at the back of the church asking us to put our names down if you are willing to have the Rosary said in our home. Please sign up if you are able to, the last Rosary for the month will be said in Winchelsea. Father Herman will be visiting each centre to join us 9in reciting the Rosary.

The weekend the 3rd & 4th of October we will have Bishop Long visiting the Parish and Father Herman is hoping that he will visit Winchelsea for our 6pm Mass, all depending on the Bishop’s busy schedule.

Each month in Winchelsea, we have five special ministers taking the Eucharist to our parishioners in Hesse Rural Health; we take it in turns, visiting for a month, usually on a Thursday in the a.m. If you have a family member who is a Catholic and they would like to receive the Eucharist while in Hesse Rural Health please contact our Parish Office, on 52861230, and we can make arrangements to visit your family member.

Until next time, God Bless. Marg Bushell

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The next step in the process will be two ‘Listening Post’ sessions, where residents will have the chance to ask questions and discuss the proposal with a Council officer. They will be held at Café La Hoot on the corner of Barwon Terrace and Willis Street.

Session 1- Tuesday September 22 from 9.30 am to 11 am.

Session 2- Thursday October 1, from 2 pm to 3.30 pm.

Alternative methods of contact with Council are: Phone: 5261 0608 and ask for Simon Loone. Email: [email protected]

Write: Winchelsea RV Friendly Surf Coast Shire Council, PO Box 350, Torquay Victoria, 3228

All comments need to be presented by October 5.

It is hoped that a report can be presented to Council at its November meeting. If the trial period is approved, set-up costs may then be included in next year’s Council budget.

Some of the points raised at the meeting were-

• Money would be spent at local shops and businesses, as well as tourist destinations within the region.

• Scheme works well in other towns and outback regions.

• Existing caravan park owners need to be consulted prior to the presentation to Council. They may be impacted when selling the business if free parking is allowed nearby.

• There is a need to consult with surrounding landowners.

• Area proposed is on a flood-plain, so it may require extra maintenance. Also, is there an alternative site for parking if the area is under water?

• Only self-contained vehicles will be permitted. (no tents or caravans without bathroom facilities).

• No campfires permitted.

• Swimming pool facilities could possibly be used.

• Council should consult with towns that already have free RV parking, to see the impact on the local community.

• Any trial period is expected to be one or two years.

Hunt and Gather Festival Robyn Lucas from the Surf Coast Shire, deputising for Sarah Bolus, presented those at the meeting with an outline of next year’s proposed Hunt and Gather festival.

There is presently a committee of eight steering the festival, which is expected to be held around Easter 2016. Food, produce, art and crafts will be the central theme of the event, with funding already secured from the Surf Coast Shire and the Bendigo Community Bank. An invitation was extended to all primary producers, growers, wineries and local businesses to join in this exciting event, which will showcase some of the best foods and produce in Australia.

Some of the events proposed are Farm tours, Trader Trails and wine tastings. A Secret Community Dinner, with a local guest celebrity chef and featuring food from around our region will be a highlight of the weekend.

More details will be announced as the group finalises negotiations with the various participants.

Refugee Support Group Julian Burnside AO QC is an Australian barrister who practises principally in commercial litigation, trade practices and administrative law. He is also a human rights and refugee advocate, and author.

He will talk at The Hub at 2 pm on Sunday November 8. Further details as they are announced.

Winchelsea Common We are still waiting for information from Council. We will provide more information as it comes in.


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Needs a Home

My little Bridget, lovely 3 colour cat, is without a carer since Terry (Bryan) Miller is infirmed in hospital and Kathryn is working overseas and unable to return for 18 months. We are desperate for someone to take Bridget she needs a special person who is home and who can look after her in the Winchelsea district. Kathryn will be returning to Winchelsea and would have her back end 2016, if this was possible. Bridget is an inside cat, well trained with a quiet disposition. If anyone can help, please leave a message on 5267.2872 as Kathryn will be home for a few days visiting.

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Engagement Notice

Huth – Drayton

David and Margaret Huth (Gold Coast) together with Mark and Leanne Drayton (Winchelsea, Surf Coast) are thrilled to announce the engagement of Tavis and Elle-Mia on 29/8/2015.

Love and best wishes .

Elle-Mia is the Granddaughter of Margaret and Noel Sharkey of Gheringhap and Patricia Schroeter (Bambra) and much loved Great Niece of Theo (Winchelsea.)

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Editor’s decision whether to publish a classified ad is final.

Gordon TAFE students assisting local Landcare groupLast Monday 7th of September the students of the Gordon TAFE, currently studying Conservation and Land Management had the great privilege of assisting our local Landcare group with a revegetation along our beautiful picturesque river. With all hands on deck and juggling the showers, we managed to plant out 1800 different varieties of grasses, ground covers and trees including Poa, Acacia verticillata and paradox and eucalyptus varieties.). This replant and many more will be beneficial to our native wildlife, birds, controlling erosion of riverbank and also providing the community and visitors a great place to take a stroll.

I and Nat Jeffreys ( teacher) felt incredibly proud to showcase our unique heart ( river) of the township Winchelsea. A big thank you to Rod, Stewart, Neil, Greg and Pauline for a wonderful experience.

Barb Reyland

ARTspot Exhibition:Saturday October 31st – Monday 2nd November

The annual Surf Coast Arts “ARTspot” Exhibition is being held this year at the Fairhaven Surf Life Saving Club over the November Cup Day long weekend. All the art is created by local artists, it is all for SALE and entry is Free. The sunset bar will be open from 5.00-7.30pm on the weekend so you can enjoy the art with a drink.

This year we have been most fortunate to have 3 special guest artists: Jiri Tibor Novak along with Eddie Warhurst and Pat McKenzie.

Our major sponsor is The Community Bank in Anglesea along with our other minor sponsors being Eagle’s Nest Gallery, Sarah Henderson M.P., I.G.A. Anglesea and the Aireys Inlet Medical Centre.

They have given generously to provide 3 Art prizes being for Best in Show along with Runner Up and The People’s Choice Award.

We look forward to seeing you all there to view the amazing talent on offer along the Surf Coast.

Registration for ARTspot is now open. Deadline for entries 20th October. If you want to enter you can get your registration form at http://www.surfcoastarts.com/artspot.html

For further details contact: Dianne Leslie [email protected]

Art below by Eddie Warhurst.


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Motorcycles LPG Installations

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SUPPLIERS OF GRAVEL, SAND, SCORIA & LOAM 1st & 2nd grade crushed rock, 1” - 1.5”

Metal 2” Minus, Scalpings, Screenings and Crusher Run

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For all Mechanical Repairs and Service to Cars, 4 Wheel Drives and Commercial Vehicles Heavy tilt tray service for tractors, machinery, trucks and containers 24 hour accident towing and salvage

Matthew Partridge p 0418 672 334

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Welding Service - Onsite welding - Farm maintenance - Farm machinery & equipment repairs - Cattle & sheep yards - Custom built trailers - Supply & install gates

Knuckey’s have in stock a complete range of batteries to suit tractor,

heavy machinery, cars, utes

The largest range of the best oil for your vehicles—CASTROL— ‘when only the best will do’

The largest range of V belts.

A, B, C, D M Sections Bolts and nuts for all occasions

Steel cut to size

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24 hour emergency shutter service Window repairs Mirrors Insurance work

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District Nursing

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Planned Activity Groups

Community Health Groups

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Podiatry

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Civil Celebrant Elizabeth Bennett

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Winchelsea Bannockburn Taxis

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

parents/caregivers

When: Mondays from 10 to 11 am (runs during school terms)

Where: St Thomas’ Hall, 25 Barwon Tce.

To Enquire ring: 0407838256


Senior Citizens Jean Shinners

Winchelsea Primary SchoolWriters of the WeekHi folks, Great to have a couple

of sunny days at last. Now we can tackle the weeds and the mowing and then the spring/summer planting.

WEDNESDAY RESULTS were

BOWLS Vida Bath and Haydn Shinners

CARDS John Read and Les Hunter

COMPETITION Phillip Ives

No Friday results due to the attendance at Russell Holloway’s funeral.

Get well wishes are sent out to any of our members who are not feeling well at the moment. We hope to see you all down at the clubrooms very soon.

Birthday wishes are sent to our President Haydn, we hope you do not have to cook the birthday tea.

Blumes Fashions

The very popular Blumes Fashions will again visit our clubrooms on Friday the 18th of September. This time they will be parading their Summer Collection. The day will commence at 10.30am. It would be very much appreciated if ladies would bring along a plate of goodies to share for morning tea.

Annual General Meeting

All members please note.

Our Annual General Meeting will be held at the clubrooms on Wednesday the 30th of September at 1pm. All positions are declared vacant for all the office bearers and committee. Nomination forms are available at the clubrooms for those wishing to nominate any candidates. Now is the time for you all to come forward and offer your assistance to the club.

Limerick of the Week

A very wise lady called Anne

Would have nothing to do with a man.

Until a pools winner

Took her out to dinner

And flew her off to Japan.

Recipe of the Week

Chicken Thighs with Peanut Sauce

3 Tablespoons Butter 4 Chicken Thighs 1/4 cup Peanut Butter 1/4 cup Water 3 Tablespoons Sherry 2 Teaspoons grated Ginger 1 clove Garlic crushed 1/2 cup Peanuts 1 Teaspoon ground Cumin 1/2 cup Coconut Milk 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed Lime Juice 1 Teaspoon milk Curry Powder 1 Tablespoon Fruit Chutney 1 Tablespoon Honey

1. Melt the butter in a large frying pan over moderate heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook until golden on each side, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to an ovenproof dish and bake in a moderate oven for 15 minutes or until cooked through.

2. To make the sauce. Blend or process the peanut butter, water, sherry, ginger, garlic, peanuts, cumin, coconut milk, lime juice, curry powder, chutney and honey for 1 minute or until the ingredients are combined and the peanuts are finely chopped. Transfer the sauce to a medium saucepan and cook for 5 minutes over moderately low heat, stirring constantly.

3. Place the chicken onto a heated plate and serve with the sauce. Serves 4.

Elle Brown - Prep I like the movie. The movie was called Paper Planes.

T—REX by Harit Sharma Grade 1/2 Tyrannosaurus Rex is a meat eater. Sometimes we call it T. Rex. It’s teeth are as big as a banana. It eats meat, it is the king of Dinosaurs. It is as long as a truck. It lived in North America grassland and forest. I like T. Rex because it can break bones.

DINOSAURS by Lily Fountain Grade 1/2 Once when dinosaurs were living on the land there was a nest. Then a T-Rex came and all the dinosaur eggs were crushed except one egg. Some monkeys saw an egg on a log then one of the monkeys came and opened the egg and said “this is a beautiful baby dinosaur”. So the monkey raised the baby dinosaur and as he got bigger and older he started to get to know the other monkeys. Then all of a sudden some rocks came out of the sky they were comets and destroyed the island.

Twin Change by Hayley Steed Grade 6 I have a twin sister named Skyla, she has a habit of taking things too far!

Today was the day. Over the past week my sister and I had been planning to switch places at school and last a whole day being each other. I was so excited, so was Skyla. I headed into my sister’s bedroom to find her waiting for me on the end of her bed, to be honest it was a little creepy. I handed over my runners and sport uniform and she handed over her art smock and paint set.

I headed back into my room, changed clothes and placed the paint set in my school bag. If this was going to work we would have to fool mum as well so I was already thinking like Skyla. I headed down the hall and when I appeared in the lounge room my mum asked “Where’s Piper?” I was about to answer and say, “I’m right here mum!” when I remembered I wasn’t Piper anymore and instead I replied with “I don’t know.”

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Wednesday September 16 Volunteer Required

Friday September 18 Helen Verity and Helen Davie

Monday September 21 Lynette and Keith Henderson

Gym Open HoursMonday 6-11am & 5-8pm Tuesday 9am-Midday & 5-8pm Wednesday 6-11am & 5-8pm Thursday 9am-Midday & 5-8pm Friday 6-11am & 5-7pm

Gym Class TimesMonday 9.15 - 10.00am Seniors Strength

Tuesday 6.15 - 7.00pm Boxing

Wednesday 9.15 - 10.00am Core Strength

Wednesday 6.15 - 7.00pm Spin

Thursday 9.15 - 10.00am Seniors Strength

Surf Coast Mobile Library will be in Hesse Street (parked outside Old Shire Hall) as usual on Fridays between 2:00 and 5:00pm unless it is a Public Holiday. Old Shire Hall (tea rooms), Hesse St, Fridays, 2pm-5pm

Surf Coast Mobile Library

Phone 0429 672 888 or 5267 2888 Wheelchair accessible 10 seater bus available.

Winchelsea Taxi

Winchelsea Health Club 5267 2336

Bus to the HubTo book your seat please call 5267 1200.

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V/Line Train and Bus ServicesTo Geelong/MelbourneMon-Fri 07.54 13.54 19.36 Sat 07.36 13.16 19.16 Sun 09.11 14.35* 19.16* Bus at Post Office

To Colac/WarrnamboolMon-Fri 09.08 15.06 18.31 21.00 Sat 08.47 14.47 20.47 Sun 10.47 17.50* 20.47* Bus at Post Office

All services at rail station except Sunday bus.

Services & Activities

Winchelsea Transfer Station

Opening Hours

Monday Closed Tuesday 2pm-4pm Wednesday Closed Thursday 2pm - 4pm Friday Closed Saturday 1.30pm - 3.30pm Sunday 9.30am - 12.30pm

55 Cressy Road, Winchelsea. Accepts household garbage, mixed

commercial & industrial waste, mixed construction & demolition waste.

Accepts recyclable materials. Accepts one recycle bin two waste bins.

Does NOT accept clean fill.

Moksha Project Body Therapy Classes Using Yoga, Pilates, Qi Gung & Mindfullness Meditation Practices Tuesdays 6.15pm $13 Cash Catholic Church Hall During School Term Only For More Info Call Dr Haidee Benning 0428 177 964.

Scouts, Cubs, & JoeysWinchelsea First Scout Group Tuesdays during school term, at Winchelsea Scout Hall (next to Op Shop in Gosney Street, Winchelsea)

Modewarre First Scout Group Cubs on Mondays, Scouts on Thursdays at Modewarre Scout Hall, Cape Otway Road.


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Bay Street Productions presents

“Wicked? Those three women are straight out of Macbeth - only funnier”

F. Thorn, Kensington

Venue: The Cumberland, Lorne

Date: Tuesday, 6 October 2015

Time: 1pm- 3.30pm (inc. afternoon tea)

Bookings are essential and transport will be provided for towns outside Lorne

RSVP by Tuesday, 29 September 2015 [email protected] or phone Gilly Hughes on 5261 0586

An entertaining play dealing with life after loss.

With Margot Knight, Jenny Seedsman and Kirsty Child.

“An entertaining and funny

evening. I didn’t

expect to learn

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Public urged to make right call on animal welfareVictoria’s Chief Veterinary Officer Charles Milne is calling on the public to ensure they report any animal welfare concerns through the proper channels.

Dr Milne said claims of animal suffering were taken very seriously and it was important that reports went to the correct authorities to ensure a prompt, efficient and effective response.

Dr Milne, from the Department of Economic Development Jobs Transport and Resources, said every livestock owner and manager had a responsibility to provide proper care for their livestock.

“In the event that producers don’t comply with animal welfare requirements, our staff are tasked with implementing the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and of taking appropriate enforcement action,” Dr Milne said.

“Only officers authorised under this Act have powers to investigate and report on allegations of suffering animals and to enter properties to investigate and attend to such allegations.

“Ringing the local media or reporting to unauthorised social media sites in the first instance may not only delay a response but increase an animal’s suffering.”

“DEDJTR and the RSPCA employ authorised officers with the responsibility for enforcing welfare legislation and reports should be made to these two organisations.

“In one recent case, where a producer failed to heed officers’ advice the animals were seized, the producer was fined $20,000 and banned from owning cattle for 10 years.

“I encourage people to call our Department’s Customer Service Centre on 136 186 or email [email protected] for prompt, efficient reporting and investigation of alleged animal cruelty to livestock.

The RSPCA can also take reports of alleged cruelty on 03 9224 2222 or online at http://rspcavic.org/services/inspectorate/report-cruelty/

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I grabbed my things off the counter and headed out the door. Our school is only a minute away so I arrived quickly. The moment I walked in the gate the bell rang so I headed inside to Skyla’s classroom. Her teacher, Mr Walsh greeted us and we got to work. As I worked out my maths problems I thought to myself “Being Skyla is easy… so far.”

Most of the day passed with ease, the biggest problem I had was convincing my friends I was Skyla, but I managed.

When the home bell rang I was so happy, being Skyla is exhausting. I headed home and when I walked in the front door I found Piper/the real Skyla sitting in the

lounge room with MY FRIENDS! She was supposed to be me but this was taking it too far!

I ran over and shouted at Skyla that she’d taken it way too far and from now on she was Skyla again. My friends were really confused of course so I explained everything to them. By now Skyla had run off crying so it was just me and my friends. Then out of the blue Ruby (my friend) said “Do you really like Jack?”

I couldn’t believe it! Skyla had told them my biggest secret ever! I was furious! I stormed into my room leaving my friends sitting there stunned. I was so angry, but I would get my revenge…


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Last week, VicRoads introduced its updated roadside memorial policy that will provide greater support to grieving families following an extensive community consultation process.

The policy will not remove roadside memorials but reinforces VicRoads’ commitment to preserve existing memorials and to support grieving families into the future.

VicRoads Director of Network Policy and Standards Helen Lindner said the wishes and needs of families who had experienced a loss was a key consideration and the updated policy would only be used where a conflict or a safety concern was raised.

“This policy ensures that we have the framework to support families who wish to place or maintain a memorial, while also being mindful of road safety and community views,” Ms Lindner said.

“It strikes an appropriate balance between grieving families while also recognising the effect road trauma can have on local communities, first responders and witnesses.”

VicRoads will offer guidance through its local offices to families about the placement of memorials to ensure they can be visited and maintained without becoming a safety or road hazard.

VicRoads initiated the policy review in March 2015 and sought out the community’s views to shape the updated policy.

The updated policy was created as a result of a community consultation process as well as discussion and collaboration with individuals and the Municipal Association of Victoria, Municipal Councils, Road Trauma Support Services Victoria, Road Trauma Families Victoria, Victoria Police, the TAC and Monash University Accident Research Centre.

Margaret Markovic, President, Road Trauma Families Victoria said the updated policy provides inclusion, collaboration and clear guidelines to families and community members affected by road trauma.

“There is no doubt that this is a very sensitive and emotive issue,” Ms Markovic said.

“I am extremely proud to have been a representative for those affected by Road Trauma death during this process and feel confident that this policy will assist and support those who place a roadside memorial, or those who have one in place.”

A key consideration was that people should be able to safely visit memorials and they should not present a hazard to road users.

Rev Andy Calder, Uniting Church of Synod of Victoria and Tasmania said the updated policy provides clarity for families and guidelines for the safe installation and visitation.

“At a time of bereavement or serious injury, loved ones seek a range of ways to express their grief,” Rev Calder said.

“In the situation of road trauma, the placement of symbols or items, religious or cultural, marks the place of death as a sacred space. This practice has become more prevalent in recent times, reflecting a similar trend internationally.

“I commend VicRoads for seeking extensive community feedback to this sometimes challenging issue.”

If members of the community wish to seek advice on the most appropriate way to place a memorial, or discuss an existing memorial, they are encouraged to speak to their local VicRoads office.

Roadside Memorial Policy Outline

Family wellbeing principles

• The wishes and needs of the family are a key consideration.

• The form of a memorial can be personal; and may reflect religion or culture.

Community wellbeing principles

• Members of the community affected by the fatal crash are a key consideration.

• When a community member raises a concern regarding a roadside memorial, then action is to be taken in consultation with affected parties to address concerns.

• Roadside memorials are to respect broader community values.

Transitional timeframe principle

• Roadside memorials can be temporary in nature and a transitional approach may be appropriate.

Road management principles

• When placing a roadside memorial, the memorial maker’s details are encouraged to be included on the memorial for contact purposes.

• A roadside memorial should not interfere with road management or maintenance activities.

• When VicRoads needs to undertake any works in the vicinity of a roadside memorial, requiring its modification, relocation or removal, VicRoads will endeavour to contact the memorial maker.

Road safety principle

• Roadside memorials are to be non-hazardous to road users and be placed in a location that enables people to visit safely.

The Policy can be viewed and downloaded from the VicRoads website at vicroads.vic.gov.au/planning-and-projects/community-consultation

Puzzle Solution (from page 17)

Roadside Memorials


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Caravan Annexes, Trailer Covers, Shade Sails, Alterations and

Repairs to Camping and Tents.

Clear PVC Blinds Repairs to CLEAN Horse Rugs

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Industrial Sewing Machine Work

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Domestic & Commercial Renovations & Repairs Suspended Ceilings Dustless Sanding New Homes Extensions

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Winchelsea Tennis Club AGMThe Winchelsea Tennis Club Inc will be holding the Annual General Meeting in the Club Rooms on Tuesday, 15th September at 9.30am.

Enquiries: Tracey – 52672726

Warehouse Shopping TourSaturday October 17th 2015

Departs Winchelsea Uniting Church at 7am, Cost $30. Visiting 11 warehouses. For bookings phone Norma 52672243.

Celebrating 40 years Barwon Park Promoter’sBarwon Park Promoter’s are celebrating 40 years of active support for Barwon Park Mansion and would like to invite previous members and volunteers that have helped over the years to join in celebrating this milestone.

Come along and share your memories and experiences in making The Mansion what it is today. Sunday the 15th of November 2015 between 11am to 3pm. Bring a picnic or plate to share. RSVP by October the 25th to Elva on 0459 780 456.

Refugee Group AGM meetingTuesday, 15th September at the Uniting Church hall, beginning at 7.30pm.

Cr. Heather Wellington will chair the meeting, with election of office bearers, presentation of a report of the group’s activities over its 12 month existence, and discussion re Julian Burnside’s visit to Winchelsea, plus future activities with the refugee teenagers we support. Attendees may bring supplies to fill the hamper for them.

Enquiries to secretary, Shirley Roeszler, 5267 2575.

Notice of AGM Winchelsea Community House Inc. No. A6247K Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting to be held on Tuesday 13th October, 2015, at 10am in the Community House main meeting room, 28 Hesse St, Winchelsea.

A cordial invitation is given to all interested people to attend. Membership, which allows attendees to vote, is 20 cents.

Agenda Items Include: 1/ Annual reports from co-ordinators & Committee of Management including annual statement of income & expenditure.

2/ Nominations called from the floor for Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary/Public Officer as well as five (5) Ordinary Members for the Committee.

The Chairperson will allow any business that is relevant to the Annual General Meeting to be brought forward.

Helen Verity, Chairperson

Bingo at RaidersThe Winchelsea Football and Netball Club next fundraising night at Raiders Bingo at Buckley’s, Geelong will be on next Monday 21st September.

We leave about 6.30p.m. and return about 10.30p.m. So, if you are interested or have any inquiries, please contact Lesley Mathison on 52672197.

St John’s Catholic Church Annual Street StallFriday 2nd October, starting at 11am. In front of Butchers Shop in Main St. Our usual Hamper Competition, Cakes and plants will be for sale

Beryl Read Hon Sec.

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Winchelsea Golf ClubLadies Golf Wed 9/9/15 Stroke - Monthly Medal WINNER - Robyn Vesey 98 - 20 - 78 R/Up (CB) - Sue Cuthbert. 105 - 26 - 79 NTP - Lyn Batson

Mens Golf Sat 12/9/15 - M Howard Electricts Sponsor Day 1st - N Hickman (14) 36 pts 2nd - S Cole (13) 36 pts 3rd - S Hampshire (23) 34 pts NTP - A Read Golden Hole - A Black

Midweek - 9 holes Stableford 1st - G Morgan (22) 17 pts 2nd - D McLennan (28) 17 pts 3rd - M Baran (22) 17 pts NTP - E Body

Junior Golf The Club is introducing golf to Moriac and Winchelsea schools, through the Golf Australia My Golf Program. It is being facilitated by Tony Collier through Golf Vic.

It starts on course at the Winchelsea Golf Club, on Sept 16th. Starting from 4.00 – 5.00 pm for five sessions. Cost is $27.00 and kids will receive a participation pack. Equipment will be provided. To register go to mygolf.org.au

Next event – the club is also running its first Junior Open on Sunday 27th September. This is for junior golfers under the age of 18 as at 30/3/2015. This event is open to both boys and girls played as a stableford event. Geelong District Junior merit points will be awarded.

Played concurrently will be The Surfcoast Shire Cup teams event. For the best two scores recorded from one club. Hit off from 10.00 am, entry fee is $10.00 which includes a sausage sizzle. Entry forms available from www.golf.geelong.org.au junior page or www.winchelseagolfclub.com.au

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