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Fire Refuge

Page 7.

What Value a Life?

So you have done some first aid training, learnt your ABCD and feel confident that, if necessary, you can clear an airway, check

for breathing, do the chest compressions if someone has

collapsed. But what if you get to D, where do you get a defibrillator?

Look no further than the Community Bank!

Rosemary Gillett (Branch Manager) and Jeremy Morris (Senior Manager) pictured

with the newly installed defibrillator.

More Page 5.

Tuesday February 10, 2015The Winchelsea Star2

H F R I C HA RD S ON

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A space where some of the finest therapists in natural and complimentary medicine in this region will join together and offer treatment & management for:

Osteopathy • Ayurvedic medicine & wellness education• Massage: Remedial, Relaxation, Bowen, Sports, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Oriental & Indian therapies, Shiatsu, Thai • Exercise Physiology, Education & Rehabilitation • Yoga, Pilates & other natural therapies • Beauty therapy & Waxing • Naturopathy & Chinese medicine

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Tuesday February 10, 2015 The Winchelsea Star 3

Below: Stuart Fountain (Growing Winchelsea), Ken Daniells (Historical Society), Sarah Henderson, Nancy Mawson, Kevin Bennett (RSL) at Walk of Honour announcement

A new Walk of Honour will commemorate the 64 Australians who received the Victoria Cross during the First World War, including Winchelsea’s Albert Jacka.

Surf Coast mayor Cr Margot Smith said this will be the first time that all the VC recipients have been commemorated in one place. “Thanks must go to Surf Coast Shire, Winchelsea RSL, Winchelsea Historical Society, Winchelsea Primary School and the Working with Winchelsea group for working on this project to date.”

The Walk of Honour, to be located near the Barwon River in Winchelsea, will feature plaques recognising the 64 VC recipients, including Captain Albert Jacka who was born at a farm at Layard and was the first

Australian soldier to receive the award during WW I for actions at Gallipoli. The Victoria Cross is the highest award for acts of bravery in wartime.

Federal Member for Corangamite, Sarah Henderson, was in Winchelsea last Thursday to announce a $20,000 grant towards the project from the Anzac Centenary Local Grants Program. The previous Victorian Government made a $20,000 contribution to the project and the Surf Coast Shire is contributing $5,000.

“It is wonderful that the Walk of Honour will allow Winchelsea residents and visitors to learn about the VC recipients’ valour in the face of the enemy,” she said. “Students will be able to use the memorial as a learning tool and it will become a permanent reminder of the sacrifice of those who served in the First World War.”

Stewart MathisonBelow: Mayor Cr Margot Smith and Sarah Henderson Announce funding for the Walk of Honour. Photos by Sandra Jones

Walk of honour announced


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From the Burrow

Letters to the Editor

A popular DumpThese travelers pictured using the

waste water dump are from Werribee and told Sandra it is very clean and convenient.Photo: Sandra Jones

Dear Editor

As a resident of our great little town I am somewhat surprised at the amount of time it seems to be taking to repair the leaking water main in willis st ( princess highway). This has been leaking for around 3 weeks now. As those of us who drive the highway will have noted the left lane has been closed leaving a merge just west of the lh bend at Lennox st westbound. As a resident on the highway I have seen a number of bollards knocked over as people try to merge and a few near accidents . At the time of writing the water leak is flowing at a rate of about a litre a minute..I will let you do the math on how much water is flowing down the drain each day let alone into the soil under the roadway..I can only guess as to what damage may be occurring under the roadway itself . As a town we have put up with a lot of disruption due to roadworks.. the least the contractors who tendered for, carried out and finished sections of the highway can do is rectify any issues promptly. If this was happening in a main road in Melbourne it would have been attended to by now.

Unhappy local. Name Supplied

Dear Editor

Jeanette and the McConachy families would like to say a sincere ‘Thank You’ to all who attended the Thanksgiving Service to make the day a special farewell for Ray.

John Bumford, a special ‘Thankyou’ for your pastoral support and care,and the personal presentation of the Service.

Janet and staff from Hepners Funeral Service, you guided us through a sad, journey of Bereavement , in a very caring way.

The wonderful community of Winchelsea and district for the many cards of condolence, words of comfort and support we have received.

Elizabeth Leak and her catering team from the Winchelsea Football Club, for providing the very enjoyable afternoon tea at The Hub.

Geoff Orchard for his memorable dvd production.

Please accept this as our personal thanks to each and everyone of you.

Jeanette McConachy

Stealing from the dead.

To the person who stole a mug from my sons grave. Unless you have someone you love resting in the cemetery, you would have no idea how much pain you have caused me, a mother, when a mug that has been on my son’s grave for many years is stolen. If you have any self respect, please put it back. It is blue with Jayson on it.

Mrs Margaret Glynn


I received a phone call from Neville Mawson last Friday afternoon asking me to attend at his old dairy. He said he had something that was difficult to believe.

The previous weekend they had a BBQ. They cleaned up the cooking oil etc from the BBQ with 3 “chux” wipes scrunched up. The wipes were saturated with the cooking oil and were then placed down onto the concrete up against the shed.

Neville on the Friday (6 days later) could smell something like an oil fire and investigated. Lying next to the shed was the smoldering blackened wipes.

After taking photo’s we opened the wipes and flames emitted from the wipes.

The area by the shed was sheltered and in direct sunlight and with Friday being very hot the material spontaneously combusted.

We were very happy that there was no long dry grass in the area.

Goes to show that you can never be too careful where oils and extreme heat are concerned.

Don Smith Wurdale CFA Captain.

VicRoads advises that road works will recommence at various locations along the Great Ocean Road during February.

Road repairs, including asphalting and resurfacing work, will begin later this month following the end of the holiday season to reduce inconvenience to summer crowds and road users.

Works during February: Vegetation trimming

VicRoads’ contractors will continue to trim existing and remove dead vegetation and remove hazardous trees between:

• Torquay and Anglesea

• Fairhaven and past Lorne to the St George River

• Wye River and Grey River

• Lavers Hill to La Trobe Bushland Reserve

• Old Peterborough Rd to Radfords Road.

Reduced speeds will apply in the area contractors are working. Drivers should expect minor delays, be aware of workers close to the road and look out for fallen vegetation debris.

CFA Safety Message

Amazing but true, lesson learnt.

Changed traffic conditions along Great Ocean Road in February

What Value a Life?From front page.

Winchelsea & Anglesea Community Bank Branches have a proven record of taking care of their communities. Their contribution to local Community Groups and Clubs, to help fulfill their wish lists has exceeded the $1mill mark.

The latest contribution is the installation of a cabinet containing a Defib Unit on the external front wall of the Winchelsea Branch providing easy access in the case of an emergency. “The cabinet has an alarm and is monitored 24/7 by our surveillance camera’s.” Branch Manager Rosemary Gillett said, “As far as the Community Bank Company is concerned though, the thought of one life being saved, far outweighs the risks associated with the cabinet and defibrillator unit being located outside”.

Jeremy Morris, Senior Manager of both Branches, spoke of the contribution that has been made in the way of Defibrillator Units. “We have provided 9 Defib Units for the schools within our catchment area, along with partnering with some of our CFA groups to assist them with funds to purchase Defib units”.

Jeremy also spoke about the role the whole Community can play in helping the Community Bank continue to support our communities. “It’s simple really; you just need to bank with our Branches! Bendigo Bank offers excellent products and specialists in every area of banking, both for personal and business, including Agribusiness. So, by banking with us, you are directly responsible for helping us, help this Community”.

If you would like further information on how you can help your community, you can either call in to Winchelsea Community Bank Branch or phone 52 673189 and speak to one of our friendly staff.


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Mobile 0428 520 142

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Water Services, Water Tanks & Pumps

Small Jobs a Speciallity!!!! Email: [email protected]

Carbon Monoxide Testing


Senior Citizens Jean Shinners

Hi folks. All our intrepid travellers to interstate and overseas should all have returned by now and our numbers should increase again. Hoping at this time the harvest season is not too overbearing with chutneys, relish, jams and preserved fruits. Get well wishes are sent out to any of our members who are feeling unwell at the moment. We hope to see you all back at the club rooms very soon.

Wednesday results wereBowls - Vida Bath & Leila Forster

Cards - Roma Schroeter & Helen Bath

Competition - Vida Bath

Friday results wereBowls - Vida Bath, Leila Forster & Marg Shepherd

Skip Bo - Joan Schroeter

Canasta - Joan Schroeter

Euchre - Beryl Read, John Read & Les Hunter

Competition - Marg Shepherd

Committee MeetingOur next Committee Meeting will be

held at the club rooms on Wednesday 18th February 2015 at 11am. This will be followed by a “Bring & Share” lunch and then at 1pm our usual afternoon of games and fun.

Limerick Of The WeekThere was an anthologist who

Decided that nothing’s taboo

Her words are so rude

Her verses so lewd

I’m sure they’ll appeal to you

When a bush or grass fire threatens the safest place by far is not to be where the fire is. Even driving on days of extreme fire weather is dangerous

Important decisions to make are:

• when you will leave

• where you will go

• how you will get there

• when you will return

• what will you do if you cannot leave,

For the Winchelsea area it was suggested the best place to arrive early and sit out days of extreme fire danger is the Winchelsea Senior Citizens Centre. This proposal has been agreed to and on these days the Senior Cits will open from 9AM.

Cats and small dogs in carry baskets are acceptable, Dogs can also be housed in the enclosure attached to the Lions Club paper depot. A sail will be used to provide shade. To use this enclosure your dog must have a mat, be on a lead and have a drinking bowl.

People who use these facilities will need to be completely self-sufficient. The building’s coffee making facilities etc will be available.

To make the plan operational, volunteer coordinators will be needed. The role of these coordinators is make people welcome, provide information if possible and to liaise with the Winch CFA if needed. It is planned to have enough coordinators so that they would be on duty for perhaps

an hour, 1 or 2 days a year. If you are prepared to be a coordinator contact Mick O’Mara, 52672295

The long range forecast indicates next Saturday may be an extreme day.

Don’t wait until you can see this!

Winchelsea Fire Refuge Mick O’Mara


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Residential Aged Care

Dementia Specific Care

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District Nursing

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Occupational Therapy

Planned Activity Groups

Community Health Groups

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Podiatry

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Wed: 9-8 (6-8 by appointment) Thurs: 10-6

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Solo Stars of Cello and Piano at Barwon Park MansionSunday February 15, 2.00pm Join us for the first concert of the 2015 Team of Pianists ‘Classical Music in Historic Venues’ series amidst the ‘Love, Desire & Riches’ – the fashion of weddings exhibition. Featuring Allan Tao (Cello), Betty Vergara-Pink (Piano), Victor Hu (Piano) performing pieces from Schumann, Martinu, Cassado and Liszt’ famous Hungarian rhapsody No 2. Complimentary afternoon tea following the recital. Cost: $40 adults, $35 concession For bookings and information email: [email protected]

Love, Desire & RichesThe Fashion of Weddings Until 28 February 2015 A collection spanning 200 years of famous and rarely seen wedding gowns from world-leading designers and celebrities. Barwon Park Mansion 105 Inverleigh Road, Winchelsea Open from Wednesday to Sunday and on public holidays 11am – 4pm General public admission: Adult $15, Concession $12, Child $9, Family $35 (2 adults & 2 children) Book at www.nationaltrust.org.au/vica

Moksha Project Body Therapy ClassesTuesdays During School Terms Only, Commencing Tues Feb 10th Catholic Church Hall Cnr Harding and Mercer St Winchelsea 6pm – 7.15pm Cost: $13 All levels of ability welcome, classes run by Dr Haidee Benning, Ph: 0428 177 964 for further details. BYO yoga mat, strap and bolster if you have one. Equipment also available to purchase.

Bhakti Yoga Vegetarian Cooking RetreatFebruary 20 @ 6pm to February 22 @ 3pm Come and learn the art of Vegetarian cooking from renowned Melbourne chef, Sammohini dasi. Sammohini originates from Chile, and her cuisine is as colourful as the South American continent. On this retreat she will delight us with menus from as far reaching as Mexico and the Mediterranean. Her emphasis is on flavour, colour and nutrition.

For more information or to register please contact Keshava on 0405 577 453.

Aussie HoopsLeisure Time Centre (LTC) at Winchelsea Primary. First session will be on Monday 2 February, 2015, then each week for 8 weeks. Time is 3.15 - 4pm. Registration online only at www.aussiehoops.com.au $85 for new participants $65 for returning participants. For more information, please call Stuart on 0417 160 559.

Annual AuctionThe Winchelsea Uniting Church Annual Auction will be held on Saturday, March 28th at Hesse St.Reserve, Winchelsea. Items will be received from 9am Saturday, March 27th. Enquiries: Machinery Geoff - 0417 059683 Household Jeanette - 0409 418766

Young Farmers ReunionSunday 29th March 2015 Central Area Members up to and including the 1970’s at the Bacchus Marsh Golf Club Bistro Links Rd, Bacchus Marsh Commencing at 11am Expressions of interest are needed NOW Contact Details: Judy: 0458 445587 [email protected]

Wurdale Oldtime Dance Club Inc.Wurdale Hall Wurdale Rd Winchelsea Old Time Dancing with Brian Rush DATE: Saturday February 14 2015 Dancing 8pm till 11.30pm ADMISSION….$8.00 Children Under 16 Free Country Supper Enquiries Ph 52480338

What’s OnAdvertise your event in the Winchelsea Star who, what, where and when for FREE. Please be brief.

The Editor’s decision whether to publish a What’s On notice request is final.

Winchelsea Swimming Pool

Open 7 Days a week

12pm - 6pm

Pool operating hours may change

depending on weather conditions.

Prices

Children Swim $4

Adult Swim $5

Spectators $1

Barwon Terrace, Winchelsea.

Phone: 5267 2027



5234 6585 0417 385 984 For all your septic tank, grease traps

and interceptor pits servicing. Locally owned and operated

Plasterer & Painter

Daryl Hecker

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

Ph 0419 194 799

SEWING MACHINES Repairs & Service

Pat McKay 0419 356 064

2014 FixtureRound 18

Winchelsea vs Inverleigh 2:10 PM / Sat 16 Aug

Last game of the regular season.. bring on the finals !!

PROFESSIONAL CARPET CARE

www.jimscleaning.net.au 131 546

Carpet—Steam & Dry Cleaning

Upholstery Tile & Grout Flood Restoration

Winchelsea Bannockburn Taxis

Stan Smith

0429 672 888 or 5267 2888 Wheelchair access 10 seater bus available


Cert III in Aged Care & Home & Community Care

Working with older Australians can be a rewarding and positive employment path, and as the population continues to age, there are a growing number of real career opportunities for people who want to provide positive assistance to older persons. This qualification has been created to provide you with training whether you are currently working, or hoping to find work in residential facilities in aged care. Aged care workers provide care either in a client’s home, or in a residential care setting. If you are committed to the rights of elderly people, have patience, discretion and a high level of professionalism, then this industry needs you to take the next step in your career by gaining this nationally accredited qualification.

Course Duration: 18 weeks, (2 days) Thur & Fri Starts: 5th March Funded Cost: $800 - with a Conc. $516 Unfunded Cost: $4193 Certificate iv in aged care will follow on from this course

Cert III in Business Admin MedicalIf you envisage building a career in

office administration, then the Certificate III in Business Administration will provide the ideal foundation. Suitable for all ages, it will equip you with the skills you’ll need to provide general business functions. You’ll learn about communicating in business, bookkeeping, generating documentation, using business equipment and technology and how to provide support to the greater administrative team. This course is also an excellent starting point for those looking to formalise the skills you are already using in your current employment, and from which you can aim for career advancement. Examples of some occupational job roles may include clerk, accounts receivable, office administrator, secretary or receptionist.

Starts: 3rd March Course Duration: 12 weeks (2 days) Tue & Thur Funded Cost: $850 - with a Conc. $326 Unfunded Cost: $3300

Cert IV in Mental Health & Alcohol & Other Drugs

Learn how to help people with alcohol and drug issues by providing a range of effective services and interventions. You will also gain an in-depth understanding of mental health and psychiatric disability, and learn how you can make a difference in the field. When you complete this Dual Certificate, you’ll have the knowledge and skills required to work autonomously with clients in residential rehabilitation services, community organisations and outreach services. You’ll also be able to provide appropriate services to people who live with mental illness through programs conducted in clinics, homes, centres or the community. During the course you’ll learn about mental health issues; recovery processes; alcohol and other drugs issues; assessment and planning; workplace safety for direct care work; intervention programs; mental health first aid; client referrals; individualised plans; case management; effective communication; and legal and ethical frameworks. This course involves a combination of theory and practice. This nationally recognised qualification may lead to employment in roles such as detoxification worker, case worker, outreach worker, alcohol and drugs advisor, mental health worker or support worker. You do not need a Cert III to be eligible

Course Duration: 30 weeks (2 days) Tue & Wed Starts: 17th March Funded Cost: $985 or $565 concession Unfunded Cost: $3920

Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care

Love caring for children? Turn your passion into a career! The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is ideal for people who want to work as an early childhood educator in a centre-based service or family day care. This level of educator is responsible for planning, implementing and managing programs in early childhood education and care services in accordance with legislative requirements and is often

responsible for the supervision of others. You will gain skills and knowledge in how to use a national learning framework, regulations and quality standard to support the education and care of children from birth to school age. You will be able to document, plan and evaluate children’s play and learning while ensuring children’s health and safety. You will be able to support the holistic development of children from birth to school age and address regulations and quality assurance. Workers in this role may have the responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other staff. Students are required to complete a work placement of 240 hours to complete this course. You do not need a Cert IV to be eligible

Course Duration: 36 weeks (2 days) Thur & Fri Starts: 19th March Funded Cost: $1050 Unfunded Cost: $5000

Diploma of Youth WorkThere’s nothing more rewarding than

realising you’re helping the youth of today improve their lives for the better. The Diploma of Youth Work will enable you to explore roles such as case manager or senior youth worker in a community, government or welfare agency setting.

You will be trained in developing programs and services for meeting the needs of young people in a social, behavioural, health and developmental context. Students are required to complete a work placement of 240 hours to complete this course. You do not need a Cert IV to be eligible

Course Duration: 33 weeks (2 days) Mon & Tue Starts: 16th March Funded Cost: $1050 Unfunded Cost: $5000

Winchelsea Community HouseHours: Open from 9:00am to 2:00pm Monday – Friday. Phone: 52672028 Address: 28 Hesse St, Winchelsea

Email: [email protected] Website: www.winchhouse.org.au


WINCHELSEA

SERVICES

Service and repairs to all late model Cars, Trucks and

Motorcycles LPG Installations

RWC on cars and trucks

Trailer Hire PH: 5267 3001

Industrial Estate, 6 Alsop Drive, Winchelsea

Mob: 0417 137 457 Fax: 5267 3002

Auto

Scrap metal bought Old cars removed Bobcat hire with post borer 6—13 Tonne excavator hire 16—25 metre bin hire Cleanups and rubbish

removed Demolition and asbestos

removal

LAURIE VOUTIER

Ph 5267 2353 0408 522 043

WINCHELSEA SKIPS 2m2<3m24m2 And LARGER by request

Locally owned and operated

PROMPT SERVICE & BEST RATES!!!

PROP: DARYL WILSON

SERVICING: WINCHELSEA INVERLEIGH BIRREGURRA MORIAC GNARWARRE & SURROUNDS PHONE: 0438 673 079

R.A.K. DAVIS & SONS PTY. LTD.

CARTAGE CONTRACTORS

WINCHELSEA LOADERS, GRADER, LOW LOADER AND TIP TRUCKS OF ALL SIZES AVAILABLE FOR HIRE

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

Metal 2” Minus, Scalpings, Screenings and Crusher Run

Ph: 5267 2094 (Depot) or 5267 2436 (Quarry) After hours: Raymond 5267 2401

or Max 5267 2281

ALSO OPERATING ARMYTAGE QUARRY Princes Highway, West of Armytage Road

Schroeter Bros Garage

7 Willis Street, Winchelsea Ph: 5267 2098

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

All About

Mowers & Chainsaws Sales & service to all brands

Ride on & domestic mowers Chainsaws Brush Cutters Pumps Small Engines

Free No Obligation Demos Trade Ins Welcome

5 Lennox St. Winchelsea Dale Cunnington

Ph. or Fax: 5267 2266

Matthew Partridge p 0418 672 334

e [email protected]

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

Knuckey’s Winchelsea Ph: 5267 2011


For Sale

Motorised Mountain Bike Motor has done Two Hours running time as new, $450 ONO. Please call Bob on 0411610678.

Pathrider in perfect condition For further enquiries phone 5267 2633.

Sanli auto drive on mower For further enquiries phone 5267 2633.

For Sale

Tradesman’s ute body, chassis mounted ladder racks, ‘6’ lockable cabinets. Suit Toyota-Nissan. $500. Phone Ron 0477 447 713

Free

Navy blue 2-seater couch 1730mm x 950mm x 780mm high. There is a matching couch you can have as well, but it needs fixing. Phone 0425 763 074.

For Sale

4-5 mtr stylecraft F/G open fishing boat and trailer 25 hp Evinrude outboard, fold down canopy and trailer all registered. Price $3600 Phone David 0488165109 to arrange inspection.

Boy’s single captains bunk bed with mattress. Beech laminate with steel rails,under cupboards and slide out desk. Price $125 Ph: Lisa 0400913751

Girls twin white bunk bed with 2 pull out drawers under bottom bunk. Side desk and book shelf (teal colour) EXC. condition. Originally purchased from snooze. Price $250 Ph: Lisa 0400913751

Help

Looking for someone who passes through Flemington. I have a stack of National Geographic magazines to go to the Footpath Library which supplies homeless people with reading material. It would be a one off delivery to Kennards Self Storage, 159 Flemington Road.

Call 0409 218 744

Wanted

Guinea fowls, 3 or 4 needed. Any colour, any age and either sex. Phone: 0419 508 491. Kate.

Star ClassifiedsWinchelsea Star Classifieds are FREE for personal entries. Please be brief, include a name and contact number. Photo

printed only if space permits. Deadline is Fridays 4:00pm. The Editor’s decision whether to publish a classified ad is final.

Solution from Page 19


Winchelsea Community House welcomed to Winchelsea the Hon Steve Herbert MLC Minister for Training and Skills on Thursday 29th January, 2014

The minister announced that the Barwon region would receive a grant of $163,990 to support a new strategic alliance between the 25 members of the Barwon Network of Neighbourhood Centres.

The funding will support Learn Locals to work more closely together to better share resources and offer more pre-accredited training programs.

Also present were official guests from ACFE (Adult Community and Further Education), Surf Coast Shire CEO, key staff and Councillors,and representatives from Department of Health

and Human Services, Barwon Network of Neighbourhood Centres and Barwon Region Neighbourhood House

Winchelsea Community House was delighted with the announcement along with the other 24 houses in the region and was proud to be the host organisation of such an important announcement.

Winchelsea Community House Chosen

Official State Government Announcement at Winchelsea Community House

Winchelsea Community House hosted an official State Government Funding announcement on Thursday 29th January, 2014. The Hon Steve Herbert MLC Minister for Training and Skills together with official guests from ACFE (Adult Community and Further Education), Surf Coast Shire (CEO, key staff and Councillors), Department of Health and Human Services, Barwon Network of Neighbourhood Centres and Barwon Region Neighbourhood House

representatives were in attendance. Minister Steve Herbert announced that the Barwon region would receive a grant of $163,990 to support a new strategic alliance between the 25 members of the Barwon Network of Neighbourhood Centres. The funding will support Learn Locals to work more closely together to better share resources and offer more pre-accredited training programs. Winchelsea Community House was delighted with the announcement along

with the other 24 houses in the region and was proud to be the host organisation of such an important announcement.

Wendy Greaves

Below left: The Hon Steve Herbert MLC Minister for Training and Skills

Below right: Prof Elizabeth Johnson- Deakin University G21 Rep, Rowena Allen – ACFE Board Chair, Minister Herbert, Wendy Greaves – Manager Winchelsea Community House


When did you start trading?

September 3rd 2014

Why did you decide to start your business?

I have always wanted my own business, so when Daniel and I heard about the Salon being for sale we decided it was the right time to start. We looked at other options in Geelong and surrounding areas but chose Winchelsea because we felt there was not only more potential in a growing town but also a challenge to offer something different for the town the way we feel a Salon should be for our clients.

What were some challenges you encountered?

Buying a business for the first time was a challenge in itself, there was so much to think about, and we definitely didn’t expect it to be that hard. The next hurdle was planning the renovation while trying to trade. Daniel worked on the renovation whenever he could as well as working full time.

What do you wish you’d known before you started?

How much work the renovation would be, it was more time consuming than we expected.

How many employees do you have?

I currently work the salon by myself but hope that in the near future we can start training a junior stylist. We also hope to have our beauty room open for business soon.

What type of education helped you to run your own business?

Help from our Accountant, previous management experience and working within busy salons.

The best thing about Winchelsea.

The sense of community, I truly enjoy the time I spend with my clients. Everyone is so friendly and patient.

One thing you would like to see in Winchelsea?

We would like to see more parking and variety in infrastructure.

Help us Help you

Walk in clients are welcome at the Salon, however due to an increasing number of clients, the chances of a last minute appointment are decreasing. As there is currently only one hairdresser available, sometimes I can’t make it to the phone but please leave a message and I’ll call you back as soon as possible. I also have a cancelation list if I can’t fit you in

at your preferred time. For Clients that do have appointments please endeavour to give at least 24 hours’ notice if your unable to attend. This gives me the chance to fill the appointment and keep the Salon running smoothly. We understand that life gets busy and sometimes you can forget about your appointment… We now have SMS reminders to help with this, all you have to do is provide a mobile phone number when you book.

A note to Parents

Children are most welcome, but unfortunately we have already received damages to our new equipment, if I could please remind parents of the importance of watching children carefully while in the salon. We know kids will be kids, and there’s no harm in a bit of fun but climbing and jumping on chairs or hanging from the glass shelves won’t be allowed, and please don’t be offending if I ask children to behave. This is not only for the maintenance of the Salon but for the children’s safety, there are sharp and hot objects, glass and chemicals. We have spent a lot of money and time on the renovation for the benefit of our clients and would be extremely grateful if parents could help us with this.

Manan Fletcher and Daniel Smith Artisan Hair Gallery 13 Main St, Winchelsea. 52672444

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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

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Services


UnitingInter-church Prayer Meeting Wednesday February 11th at 1.00pm in the Uniting Church hall.

Uniting Care Thursday February 12th – 10.00-12.30

Music Group practise Thursday February 12th at 7.00pm in the hall.

Bible Study Friday February 13th at 2.00pm in the hall.

Worship on Sunday February 15th at 9.30am – John Bumford

John Bumford

Church NewsThank you to Father Gambin who

celebrated Mass with us on Saturday evening, he will be with us again to celebrate Mass on Ash Wednesday, 18th February at 5p.m.

Catholic Sacramental Program; Information and Afternoon Tea will be held in the Hall on Wednesday 11th of February at 3.30pm. Information will be available for parents to register their children. The dates will be set for the program which will run for about 10 weeks for the children who will be preparing for Reconciliation and First Eucharist, grades 3 and 4. Children preparing for Confirmation, grade 6, can also be registered at his session; however they will commence their program in the 2nd term. By registering your child this will give us an opportunity to order books etc.

Plans are in place during Lent to have Weekly Stations of the Cross in our church at 7pm on Wednesday, date TBA.

Pancake Weekend will be held on the weekend of Sunday, February15th prior to Ash Wednesday after Mass at Bannockburn and Meredith. Until next time, God bless.

Dianne Ritchie can be reached at the parish office on 52681230 if you have any inquiries.

Parents: If you would like your child to participate in the Special Religious Instruction (SRI) – Christianity classes at Winchelsea Primary, then the Winchelsea Inter Church Committee is willing to pay for the cost of the classes. Our instructors are, as last year, Judy Staples, Sandra Dixon, Noreen Jones and Marg Bushell who all have to be accredited by ACCESS Ministries to deliver SRI as per State of Victoria, before attending the class rooms.

Marg Bushell

Firebombing aircraft have arrived ahead of trucks at 15 fires this season under a new system which sees planes and helicopters automatically dispatched to grass or bush fires on high risk days.

In the past, aircraft in Victoria could only be called in to a fire once ground crews had arrived.

Fire agencies estimate that aircraft are arriving to fires around 20 minutes earlier under the new system – known as ‘pre-determined dispatch’; triggered on 51 occasions so far this season.

Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) Chief Fire Officer Alan Goodwin said the idea behind the pre-determined system was to get aircraft in the sky as quickly as possible to provide strong first attack and support firefighters on the ground.

“So far this season we’ve seen a number of fires with serious potential to impact communities that were pulled up and contained due to the work of aircraft at that critical early stage,” Mr Goodwin said.

CFA Chief Officer Euan Ferguson said it was important to get the message out to landholders with private firefighting equipment that aircraft might be arriving before trucks.

“Our firefighters are briefed about coordinating their attack on the fire with aircraft, but we are concerned that landowners tackling fires on their own properties might not know to move away when an aircraft is approaching to drop a load of water or retardant.

“Many farmers are fully equipped to fight fires; indeed it is a legislated requirement that landowners take reasonable steps to stop the spread of unplanned fire on their property.

“The difference is now there might be aircraft circling ahead rather than a fire truck approaching and directing them.

“Once aircraft are moving in the safest thing to do is to move away from the fire’s edge, so that pilots can get on with the job.”

Mr Ferguson said that pilots must ensure that an area is completely clear of people before making a drop. “Pilots will always

endeavour to do a dummy run first where they fly the path they are going to take,” he said.

“Most are equipped with an audible siren that will sound as they are coming in on their actual run as a final advice to anyone in the vicinity.”

A varied fleet of 20 planes and helicopters is available for dispatch under the pre-determined system. Strategically based at 15 different locations around Victoria, each aircraft can potentially be dispatched anywhere in the State based on need.

Fast facts – Victoria’s fleet• Aircraft are used to support on-ground

firefighters and are a joint resource among fire agencies.

• Victoria’s fleet of 46 fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters can be moved around the state to where they are needed depending on fire activity

• A range of different types of aircraft provide maximum flexibility for Victoria’s varied terrain – the make-up of our fleet has been carefully designed through the national Fire and Emergency Aviation Capability Management Framework.

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Local Deans Marsh residents are gearing up for the annual Deans Marsh Festival to be held on Sunday 22nd March 2015.

2014 saw over 700 community members exceed expectation with a giant patchwork of flags. This years community arts project involves individuals creating small weave works, culminating in a giant tapestry.

The project involves sending out weaving packs to households in the Deans Marsh area. Each pack includes instructions on how to create a small weave to become a part of a giant display at the 2015 festival. Packs will also be available from the Deans Marsh and Birregurra General Stores, or you can contact festival organisers to arrange postage.

Additionally, for enthusiasts the Festival will be running free weaving workshops in the weeks leading up to the Festival.

Festival organisers, the Deans Marsh Community Cottage are excited to partner with the Bendigo Bank to deliver the weaving project. Additional sponsorship from businesses such as King Parrot Cottages, Occasions Event Hire and Cape Otway Lightstation are also greatly appreciated.

Each year the festival welcomes thousands of visitors to enjoy great live music, street performers, Otway food and wine and a unique artisans craft market. There are a range of kids activities (Boxology is back!), local harvest demonstrations and crowd favourites the Deans Marsh Gift & dog jump.

Organisers are still on the lookout for craftspeople, artists and food producers. For more information about sponsorship, the weaving project, stalls or festival please visit deansmarshfestival.com.au or contact 5236 3388.

Deans MarshFestival.Weaving a stronger Community

Winchelsea Leisure Time Centre Gosney Street, Winchelsea

5-10 Year olds Wednesdays 3:15pm-4pm (February 2 - March 23) Costs: $85 for new participants (includes singlet, bag and basketball)

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Winchelsea Golf ClubMens GolfRussell Holmes

Sat 7/2/15 - Stableford - 2nd Rnd Winchelsea Pharmacy Trophy

1st - M Hedger (10) 43 pts 2nd - M Tench (15) 42 pts 3rd - D Waterfall (35) 42 pts 4th - G Oliver (20) 41 pts

NTP - L Trezise

Golden Hole - D Ehmer

Midweek - Stableford - 9 holes

1st - G Barfoot (25) 22 pts 2nd - C Seignor (20) 21 pts 3rd- N Trezise (20) 20 pts

Next week - 3rd Rnd Pharmacy Trophy. Sunday 15/2/15 - Birregurra/Winch Callenge @ Winchesea 9.00 am start Ladies members are encouraged to attend for Challenge. BBQ Lunch will be provided.

Womens GolfCarol Stanesby

Wednesday Feb 4th Two Person Ambrose (9holes)

WINNERS: Elaine Daniels &Cheryl Mawson 46 - 10 - 36

RUNNERS UP. Loretta Breheny & Carol Stanesby 45 - 9.25 . 35.75

Well done to Judi Shaw for her “ferret” on the 6th hole

Winchelsea Bowls ClubBy Kitty ‘n Jack

On Tuesday both sides played away in fairly good conditions for bowling. Division 1 def Colac winning 1/3 rinks, 73 shots to 71 shots. Division 2 were def by Colac City winning 1/3 rinks, 69 shots to 87 shots. Unfortunately neither team has made the finals this year and will have to try again next Pennant season.

Saturday was very warm inland with blustery conditions for much of the day. Playing away Division 1 were def by Apollo Bay winning 2/4 rinks, 81 shots to 108 shots. Division 3 convincingly def Skipton winning all rinks, 107 shots to 46 shots. Division 4 def Colac 5 winning 2/3 rinks, 79 shots to 58 shots.

Twilight bowls were held in pleasant conditions on Thursday evening and 24 members played 2 bowl triples which was sponsored by the Bendigo Bank. The winning team of Geoff Hateley, Ken Beer and Una Ellis thanked the Bendigo Bank for their support.

COMING UP

Ladies 21 Up still continuing

Sunday 8th February, President’s Day 1-00 p.m start.

Friday 13th February, Ladies Invitation Fours Tournament.

Sunday 15th February Men’s Championship pairs continue.

Sunday 22nd February, Invitation Mixed Fours Tournament.

Until next issue, may the bowls be with you !!!!

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Dear Editor,

I would like to take the opportunity to say thank you to those awe-inspiring people in power down at the Surf Coast Shire offices that have the audacity to shut down the most successful sporting club in Winchelsea, and possibly the Surf Cost Shire. Even against the advice of their own planning advisers (is this, I wonder, because they are working to their own agenda once again?).

I’m talking about the Winchelsea Gun Club and the Local, State, National, Inter National and Olympic Shooters that this Club has produced since the Club was reopened in the mid 70’s.

If the above rational is insufficient reason to maintain the extremely respected and successful club; I cannot count the number of foxes (in excess of 15,000) and other vermin animals that club members have humanely destroyed - all at no cost to the farmers. This accomplishment also benefited State Government controlled forests and parks and whose alternative to this civilized control is to now use slow acting poison baits that cause several hours of terrible suffering before death. Simultaneously also killing birds and other native and domestic animal populations which consume these baits and then also suffer this same horrific, slow acting death!

I believe that the writing was on the wall when this club wasn’t invited to participate in the new sporting hub that the same Surf Coast Shire saw fit to spend all that money on and heaven forbid the footy and netball clubs etc. deserve all that they can get

In closing I’m calling on the same Surf Coast Shire Councillor’s that closed our ground to act on their promise and “FIND” us another location to use and perhaps also show us a little support instead of trying to milk us dry both physically and financially

Brian Bohan

Letter to the Editor


Shade is such a valuable element in any garden in summer. It allows us to enjoy outdoor living even on hot days and protects some of our plants from drying heat. This month I am reflecting on how to make the most of shade in the garden and how to utilise summer observations to help you plan for shade.

Shade can be from trees, shrubs, buildings, garden structures, umbrellas and even from low plants which shade the soil. Summer is the very best time to look at where existing shade is in your garden at different times of the day and to think about how to utilise it. Shade helps to cool the temperature of the garden. It can provide us with enticing places to enjoy on summer days.

Recently I started planning and planting a new garden which has a large eucalypt growing in a sloped lawn, about 16 metres from the house. This tree provides a wide sweep of summer shade, which moves from the west side of the tree in the morning to the east side of the tree in the afternoon. In my initial vision, I saw a small table and two chairs close to the trunk of the tree. By looking at where the shade actually fell over the length of a day, and particularly at mealtimes, I realised that I had a much broader choice of where to place my furniture. I started to think on a larger scale and decided to create a wide level terrace with the tree as the focal point, echoing the shade pattern to some extent and defining the area as somewhere special. The drop at the edge of the terrace is only about 60 cm and will be a sloped garden a metre or so wide. The garden is far enough away from the tree for plants to receive light and it acts like a raised bed above the level of the tree roots.

Sitting on the terrace and observing it from the areas around is helping me to work out how this space relates to the rest of the garden. I need some height to define the edge, maybe some stumps to sit on or a little hedge, also some rustic steps, tough plants that mostly flower in summer and furniture that I can move around. I have gone from a table under a tree to a cool and lovely summer room big enough for a family banquet!

Not every shady spot needs to be on such a grand scale – a bench tucked in under the apricot tree is a summer haven in our nursery. Undercutting a large shrub can create a living pergola – just the spot for a single chair and a little statue. A friend has used shade cloth to create a fernery between the east side of her house and the tall paling fence – a cool and private place where she relaxes with a book on a banana lounge. She talks of adding a water feature – water trickling down to a basin below or some such. She seeks out shade loving plants and keeps the water up to them – possible in this small and treasured area but impossible in the garden at large.

Some deciduous plants are particularly valuable for providing summer shade in our area. Losing their leaves means that they enable us to have winter sun as well. Fruiting and ornamental grapes grow quickly and cover a framework in two or three years. Most also provide stunning autumn displays. Small trees, such as crab apples and crepe myrtles, suit smaller spots while trees such as ornamental pears, maples, some oaks and the Chinese pistachio can create wonderful dense shade for larger areas. Fruit trees can double as shade trees – select an early fruiting variety so that you can enjoy the crop and then take the net off to use the shade. If you are not too stressed about sharing with the birds, try a Nashi Pear for the lovely copper new leaves, large white flowers, fruit and autumn display.

Shading the ground with shrubs and ground covers which act as living mulch is a good water conservation technique. So also is utilising arid area and drought tolerant plants to create shade protection from the harsh afternoon western sun. Observing which plants tolerate hot conditions and which ones look stressed, as well as where your summer shade lines fall, may inspire you to change your garden a little. It will help you to understand why ‘nothing grows there’ or why a plant that grows well in one spot in your garden can’t cope in another. Arm yourself with information, give the sun loving plants full sun and coddle the others with some afternoon or all day shade in summer.

It is fun to plan your own shady oasis to suit you and the people and pets that share your garden. Consider it a wonderful

yet practical indulgence and look for little touches that will make you smile when you go there – a wind chime, a hanging basket, a pot of pansies, a clay mould of your child’s hand. Without a doubt, hot weather is definitely the time to think of and plan for shade.

If you would like to have a copy of any of the garden notes that I have written, drop in at the Garden Gate of Inverleigh nursery, 77 Dundas St Inverleigh (the Winchelsea Road) or look in the Articles section on our webpage.

www.gardengatenursery.com.au Christine Windle Garden Gate Nursery, Inverleigh

Shade in the Summer Garden


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Winchelsea & District Community Bank® Branch

Superannuation products by Sandhurst Trustees

Here for life’s big moments.With the arrival of our beautiful twin boys our family is now complete. But with three kids under three, things at home are definitely hectic.It wasn’t until we had kids though that we truly realised how important it is to make sure our family always comes first.Rosemary, our local Branch Manager, helped us consolidate our super to the award-winning Bendigo SmartStart Super®.It’s a low cost super product with automatic insurance cover. We opted to increase the automatic cover and add income protection, so we know our family will be protected should anything happen to either of us.

Bendigo Bank was here for our big moment. They understood the delicate balance between dreams and a reality check.Drop into your nearest branchat 11 Main Street, Winchelseaor phone 5267 3189, call1800 018 018 or visit bendigobank.com.au/wealthtoday and find out what they can do for you.

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JUSTINthree under three

Bendigo SmartStart Super ABN 57 526 653 420 is issued by Sandhurst Trustees Limited ABN 16 004 030 737 AFSL 237906 a subsidiary of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited BN 11 068 049 178 AFSL/Australian Credit Licence 237879 (the Bank). Investments in this product are not deposits with, guaranteed by, of liabilities of the Bank or any of itsrelated entities. Please consider your situation and read the Product Disclosure Statement available at bendigobank.com.au /wealth before making an investment decision.S50436-4 (236437_v1) (20/01/2015 )


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115a Bromfield Street COLAC 3250 Ph: (03) 5231 5046 Fax: (03) 5231 5209 Email: [email protected]

Please contact my office if there is anything we can assist you

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Last Sunday Leigh Moneghetti and his 5 piece band held the first of their afternoon dances for 2015 at the Globe Theatre. The dance commenced at 1.00pm and concluded at 4.30pm and was attended by over 70 dancers who had travelled from as far away as Ballarat, Beaufort, Colac, Cobden, Geelong, Miners Rest and the Winchelsea District.

We also had the pleasure of several residents from Hesse Rural Health Aged Care facilities and their carers Mel and Jenny attending. It was wonderful to see

the hands clapping, toes tapping and these inspirational people joining in and singing along to the old time dance music. These senior members of our community are a great example to us all.

Leigh and his band will be holding a further 2 Sunday afternoon dances this year on 3rd May and the 30th August. Please note your calendars and come along and join in the fun, enjoy the great music and good company.

Trevor Brown Globe Theatre Committee of Management

Sunday Afternoon Old Time Dance


Since 1977

Winchelsea Primary School Roller Skating held the first Friday of the month at the LTC. Come along and join in the fun with the Otway Derby Dolls. Lots of fun, games and laughs for all ages!

Entry is $2.00 and skate hire is $5.00. Hot dogs, drinks and snacks are available.

Winchelsea Primary School Roller Skating

The Fashion of WeddingsUntil 28 February 2015

A collection spanning 200 years of famous and rarely seen wedding gowns from world-leading designers and celebrities.

Barwon Park Mansion 105 Inverleigh Road, Winchelsea

Open from Wednesday to Sunday and on public holidays 11am – 4pm

General public admission: Adult $15, Concession $12, Child $9, Family $35 (2 adults & 2 children)

Book at www.nationaltrust.org.au/vica

Documents

Winchelsea star vol38 ed5 web