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Number 2

June 2013 Yinnar South Newsletter

In this Issue:

P2: Newsletter info P3: Deppeler’s weather P4-5:Primary School News P6: Sustainable Gardening Workshop P6; Community Singing

P7: Community Dates and Events P8: Educational Support Fund P8; For your diary P 9: Help in difficult times P9: Yinnar Sth Citizens Assocaiation P 10: Community Directory

ARC celebrated Waste and Creative Art with another resounding successful competition and exhibition

Harp ‘n Saw by Col Anderson Best Exhibit Old cross cut saw, cast iron brass/aluminium tubes, car springs, steel /brass

Mad Queen by Regina Dudek Most Artistic Spoons, flandishes, chandelier, Components, old jewellery

Cheese Wheel by David Swingler Best Agricultural Application Recycled cheese hoops, Trafalgar Butter Factory

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This free newsletter is made possible with the support of our advertisers, the YSCA, and volunteers. 460 copies are distributed to local households and 50 copies are available from the Yinnar General Store. Back copies can be obtained from the Editor. All letters and articles are published in good faith but the comments or opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the editor or the YSCA. Articles are gratefully received but will be published at the Editor’s discretion. Pictures submitted should be in .jpg format.

Advertising: David Walker 5169 1611

The following rates are for a business card size advertisement. Double space may be purchased for double the rate. Advertisements for community groups are free.

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Editor: Joelle Champert Ph: 5163 1393 Mobile 0408 504 305 or 50 Lewis Road Yinnar 3869 e-mail: yinnarsouthnews@yahoo.com.au

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The Bendigo Bank is opening its Community Grants Program through the Community Enterprise Foundation.

Grants application process is open from June 27 to July 25. To apply go to www.bendigobank.com.au/foundation For information about the Grant Program contact the foundation Phone: 1300 304 541 Email: foundation@bendigobank.com.au

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Mark & Sandra Maynard

▪ Windows ▪ Lawns ▪ Gutters ▪ Product Sales ▪ Ride on Mower

▪ Pruning ▪ Hard Rubbish Removal ▪ High Pressure Cleaning

Email:

hazelpm@optusnet.com.au

Mobile: 0412 549 376

Ph: (03) 5163 1782

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The Real Estate company that services Yinnar, Yinnar South, Mirboo North, Boolarra, Churchill and Morwell. Ideally located to service the Yinnar South area. We have access to cash purchasers locally and from Melbourne with our eight internet sites.

If you are considering selling your property contact

The Rural Specialists

Your Local Agent Graeme Jarvie

0407 512 455

Morwell: 219 Commercial Road, 5134 2790 mail@bjbennett.com.au

B.J. Bennett & Co. Real Estate

Deppeler’s weather WE WANT RAIN, WE WANT RAIN, WHEN DO WE WANT IT? – NOW!!

Sounds like a protest doesn’t it? Not a lot all at once though, but about 10ml every week would be a great start, and no frosts, surely that’s not too much to ask?

If we don’t get 40ml more by the end of May, it will be our driest January to May on our records. Rainfall totals February - 32.5ml March – 38ml April – 35ml Up to 15th May – 16.5ml.

Total so far this year is 125ml, well short of the average for the same period of 285ml. The previous lowest five month period was in 1997 when we recorded only 166ml.

A bit of local history: On April 9

th, 1941, a meeting was held to

form an association of those supplying milk to the Yinnar Dairy Products Pty.Ltd. This was to become the Yinnar Milk Suppliers Association. The former milk factory in Yinnar is now the ART Resource Centre (ARC). In 1941/42, the Association had 71 members. N Courtney, D Shaw, JF Williams, E Loch, L McKenzie, J Lawless, W Espie, M Elliot, L Hall, T Holt, W Firmin, F Bond, J McKenzie, W Stoney, Lyall Bond, W Vagg, Chas Bond, W Williams, R Embleton, W Trew, A Caldwell, A Porter, Cyril Hare, W Jensen, WH Bond,

FW Alexander, F Derham, A Walker, J Bolding, J English, FB Alexander, L Smith, EA Smith, A Coleman, S Thomas, J Heesom, G Horsburgh, J Bennett, Bond & Quigley, W & C Bond, H Vinall, JW Bond, MF Walker, WJ Nuttall, E Muir, J&R Gilbert, C Walker, Cyril Bind, Reg Deppeler, Bert Fox, AC Morrison, SA Williams, AEL Deppeler, A Bell, E White, DG Williams, F Nadenbousch, R Walker, Dietrich & Jacjung, C O’Hara, O’Hara & Owen, J Hutcheson, Rintoull & Felmingham, T Collins, R Derham, Crutch-field & Son, Mrs M Amiet, EJ Hogan, Contoo Bros, AT Adam, and O Rowley. A lot of familiar names in the district - but there may only be about 20 dairy farms left in the Yinnar, Boolarra, Driffield and Hazelwood area.

Next Yinnar South

Citizen Association meeting Wednesday 14 August

7.30 @ Yinnar South Hall

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Yinnar South Primary School News

Jacqui climbs to the ALPS

We are very proud of our wonderful grade six student

Jacqui who has just been accepted into the Advanced

Learning Program for Students at Kurnai Secondary College.

Jacqui sat an entrance test earlier this month and was

successful in her application to ALPS. Jacqui is looking

forward to secondary college but is a bit sad to be leaving

her Yinnar South Primary Family behind.

Small Schools are Cool Schools

Our little school is rapidly growing which is exciting

for the Yinnar South Community.

We have had three new enrolments in the last month

and already have prep enrolments for next year. We

have doubled in size since new principal Katy Grandin

started at the start of 2012. Most of our students are

in grade prep to four so we will only be losing one

student to secondary school over the next few years.

Our new logo and its emphasis on individual students

is attracting interest from parents looking for a more

personalised approach to their child’s education. Our

learning community works with students at their point of need. This flexible learning style

organises children at their stage not age and allows students to be extended as required.

School Tours can be organised by calling the school on (03) 5169 1540

Swimming Program

The students have recently attended a swimming program with the Pre service

teachers from Monash

University. The students were

spoilt with a ratio of more than

one teacher to each student.

We would like to thank Monash

University, Tim Lynch and the

Pre service teachers for this

opportunity. We had a great

time.

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Lorax Library Launch and Information Night. Russell Northe, MP Member for Morwell attended the school and officially opened our newly refurbished

library . He kindly donated a signed Koco the clown book to to add to our collection. He helped us to thank our wonderful volunteers Jenny Rumble and Maria Chemis for all the hard work they have done redesigning the library. The evening started with a wonderful supper then the students shared some of their work with parents. After supper the children enjoyed watching The Lorax Movie on the Interactive Whiteboard in the library. The parents had an information session on our Ultranet reporting Project and on the way we are linking 21st Century Skills into our programs. It was a fun and informative evening and another opportunity for our lovely community to come together to celebrate our school.

MARK SMEE MOTORS 28 Main Street, Yinnar, 3869

(P.O. Box 209, Yinnar)

MECHANICAL REPAIRS

Phone: 5163 1666

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Sustainable Gardening Workshop

Biodynamic Gardening Practical Demonstration

When: Sunday 7th July 2013 Time: 1:30pm—3:30pm Switch Room, ARC Yinnar, Main Street, Yinnar

RSVP : YinnarCG@telstra.com

or text message Catheryn 0435 048 153 by Friday 5th July In this practical gardening demonstration with the Biodynamic Gardeners Association learn how to construct a biodynamic compost heap and stir the 500, which is a field preparation for stimulating humus formation. A fun and practical way to learn about gardening is to participate in the garden working bees that are held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month, from 2-4pm, in the Yinnar and District Community Garden, outback ARC Yinnar. Work with the team and share in the added benefit of tasting seasonal produce. All are welcome.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Please wear appropriate clothing, hats and closed footwear.

Community Singing

Sunday, 14 July 3 – 5.30 pm International Songs with guest singing leader Liyin from Traralgon Saturday 10 August: A Capella Festival at Tyers. Michelle will fill you in on more details as they become available.

Sunday 15 September we are hosting the

Brunswick Women’s Choir at the Churchill Town Hall. More news coming your way soon. There will be no Community Singing at Churchill In August and September due to the above events. We will meet again on Sunday 13 October – theme to be advised later. Yvonne Tel: 5122 2573

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F o r Q u a l i t y A r ch i t e c tu ra l C o m m e rc i a l & D o m e s t i c Jo i n e r y

Kitchens & Kitchen Designs

Shop Fittings

Custom Made Joinery

General Cabinet Making

16 Davey Street (PO Box 770) Morwell Victoria 3840 Phone: 5133 9552 Fax: 5133 9382

Churchill Chiropractic Total Body Care for the Whole Family

Dr. David A. Forys Chiropractor

LaBerta K. Forys Dietitian

Chiropractic Care Dietary Counseling Bowen Therapy Therapeutic Massage

5122 3336

Yinnar Farm & Hardware Supplies and Produce

Small engine repairs, gardening and more

Main Street Yinnar 3869 5163 1413

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Community dates and events Red Nose Day: 28 June

Red Nose Day is the national fundraising event day for SIDS and

Kids held throughout the month of June, providing funding for a 24-hour bereavement support service, community education to reduce incidents of SIDS and fatal sleeping accidents, and research into areas such as SIDS and stillbirth.

NAIDOC Week: 7-14 July

NAIDOC celebrations are held around Australia in the first full week in July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander people. The week is celebrated not just in the Indigenous community, but also in government agencies, schools, local councils and workplaces.

Diabetes Awareness Week: 14-20 July

National Diabetes Week is designed to raise awareness about diabetes in Australia. The campaign aims to educate Australia of

the risk factors for type 2 diabetes and how the disease can be prevented.

DPR Plumbing For all types of plumbing, installation, service and repair to Air Conditioning, Central Heating, Gas

Appliances, Hot Water Services and Pumps. Supply and install Split System Air Conditioners

Prompt Service - No job too small

David P Reggardo 5169 1728 Licence No 18319 0417 343 929

PROSPER VALLEY EXCAVATION

Brent O’Brien Ph: 51 696 462

Mob: 0428 696 462

Landscaping

Drainage

House Sites

Shed Sites

Dams

Driveways

Free ageing and Alzheimer’s symposium

A free symposium on the topic of ageing, dementia and Alzheimer’s will be held in Melbourne on August 2. The Wicking Symposium: ageing and Alzheimer’s funding outcomes in research and practice will invite various JO and JR Wicking Trust recipients to share their experiences, lessons and expertise in the areas of Alzheimer’s and ageing. The Wicking Trust aims to achieve enduring, positive impact in the areas of vision impairment, care of the aged, problems associated with ageing and Alzheimer’s disease. Admission to the symposium is free. To register, and for more information, including a list of speakers, visit www.wickingsymposium.eventbrite.com.au.

SPRING WATER

WATER COOLER RENTAL

Now $99p.a. 15 litre Refills $9.00 DELIVERED FREE!

Gippsland's locally owned & operated Spring Water Com-

1800 555 525

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Educational Support Fund Members get tgether to announce the launch of the Mirboo North & District Educational Support Fund Friday 19 July 2013 5:00 pm. Mirboo North RSL Hall, 1 Baromi Road Mirboo North The Mirboo North & District Community Foundation is delighted to announce the launch of the Foundation’s first named fund, the “Mirboo North & District Educational Support Fund. Financial hardship is one of the biggest barriers rural tertiary students face when enrolling in post secondary education (e.g. TAFE, university). The Mirboo North and District Educational Support Fund will be available to assist students, both mature and young adults, with relocation expenses, study set-up costs, and scholarships. The fund will be open for application from residents of and persons with a strong connection to Mirboo North & District who are planning to enrol in eligible post secondary study. The formation of this fund has been made possible through a generous donation from the Mirboo North Community Support Cooperative. The Foundation is very grateful to the former Board and past members of the Coop for entrusting these funds to us for the long term benefit of the community. We look forward to catching up with you on the 19th July and giving you further details of this exciting new development from the Foundation. Please RSVP Derrick Ehmke, Executive Officer: 0418 301 092 or email info@mirboodistrictfoundation.org.au

For Your Diary

2013

YSCA Meeting. 7.30 at YS Hall

Wed 14 August Wed 13 November

Yinnar Sth Newsletter Deadline

Friday 23 August Friday 22 November

Yinnar South CFA Training at the Fire Shed

9.30am, Every Sunday Morning

Holy Innocents Church Service 2012

5th Sunday of the Month Ring 5122 1480 Sunday 29 September

Yinnar St Play Group

Fridays 9.30 to 11 Ring 5169 1540

Yinnar / Yinnar South Landcare

Ring Bob 5163 1229 for next meeting date

Yinnar CFA 4th Monday of the month, 8pm at the Fire Station.

Yinnar Friendship Group

1st Monday of the month 12 for lunch at the Yinnar Pub.

Boolarra & District Book Club

1st Monday of the month 7pm. Ring 5169 6494 for venue.

Pink Heath Our Victorian floral emblem is now flowering. They range in colour from white to deep pink.

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New contact for the Church of the Holy Innocents

The Rev Brenda Burney is the contact please call 5122 1480

HELP IN DIFFICULT TIMES

Remember Kramer vs Kramer and The War of the Roses? Your breakup doesn’t have to be the sequel. The honeymoon is over, the ink is barely dry on the pre-nup and there’s trouble in paradise. Breakups can be particularly brutal for parents and certainly the most traumatic for kids. Family Law Network Australia has recently launched their website to help the broken hearted through the difficult time of separation and divorce.

Family Law Network Australia aims to be a one-stop-shop for all things family law by providing you with choices so families can have a healthier post-separation experience. There are a range of ways to resolve family law disputes and on their website you will find information about separation and divorce, property settlement, parenting arrangements and child support. You will also find Family Law Lingo which is a knowledge base of commonly used family law terms with plain English definitions. Plus there is a selection of helpful storytelling books available to help your children cope with the change and a collection of papers written by leading family law academics.

Family Law Network Australia provides you with choices during overwhelming and emotionally-charged times and can connect you with the right family law professional to help you and your family.

To access free family law information, helpful downloads and find experienced family law professionals visit Family Law Network Australia at

www.familylawmattersaustralia.com.au

If you would like further information about this topic please contact Julie Dye on 0448 148 145

Email

julie@familylawmattersaustralia.com.au

Yinnar South Citizen Association Is continuing to monitor the haulage of timber through the Yinnar South district. Issues of concern have been addressed by the Timber Traffic Reference Group. Anyone with concerns should contact Greg Blakeley on 5169 1620. The new tables are yet to be installed at Martin Walker Reserve. The committee welcomes any one interested to contact them, attend meetings, share views and ideas. Contact Greg for further information. 5169 1620

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Community Directory If you belong to a group that would like to be listed or need to change details,

please contact the editor. Details below.

Organisations listed in bold text have been updated this issue.

Organisation/Group Contact Persons

Phone Number

1st Yinnar Scouts Colin Richards Group Leader 0467 677 759 ARC Yinnar 5163 1310

CFA - Yinnar South Brigade Mark Bruerton 0428 223 361

Holy Innocents Church - Yinnar South Brenda Burney 5122 1480

Churchill & Monash Golf Club Vicki Verheyen 5169 1772

Churchill Toy Library Simone Gillette 5122 3557

G.O. Club (Golden Oldies), Churchill FC Rooms Joan Gardner 5169 1623

Justice of the Peace Robert (Bob) Reynolds 5169 1684

Line Dancing in the Valley: www.lvbootscooters.com Joan and Jim Gardner 5169 1623

Possums of Yinnar Playgroup Marney Kanavan 5169 1764 or 0408 221

716

Wild Dog Cloggers Joan and Jim Gardner 5169 1623

Yinnar and District Citizens Association John Harris 5122 2737

Yinnar and District Judo Club Peter Brimblecombe 5169 1651

Yinnar and District Lions Club Herb Smith, Secretary 5163 1577, 0428 631 577

Yinnar Basketball Association Inc Kim Crookston (President)

Gaye Jenkins (Secretary)

5169 1592

Yinnar Bowls Club Ladies: Olive Robson, President

Men: Brian Carpenter, President

5122 1088

5122 1605

Yinnar CWA Evelyn Littlejohn, President

Michelle Carpenter, Secretary

5122 3381

5122 1605

Yinnar Dancercise Maryanne Haesler 5133 9743

Yinnar Football & Netball Club Peter Linton: President

Leanne Millsom: Secretary

5163 1505

0409 136 985

Yinnar Junior Guides (6 years +) Meagan Young 5122 1895

Yinnar Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Christine Hall 0429 631 675

Yinnar / Yinnar South Landcare Group

Equipment Officer: Spray Tank Hire

Bob Read: President

Will & Marney Kanavan

5163 1229

5169 1764

or 0418 841 295

Yinnar South Citizens Association Greg Blakeley

David Walker

5169 1620

5169 1611

Yinnar South Hall Hire Marion Haines 5169 1595

Yinnar South Pony Club Sarah Sterrick, President 0418 231 275

Yinnar South Primary School 5169 1540

Yinnar South Tennis Club Christine Hall 0429 631 675

Yinnar Tennis Club Ian Campbell (President)

Gaye Jenkins (Secretary)

5163 1347

5169 1592

Articles for next Newsletter due Friday 23rd August

The assistance of Derek Holcombe, and David Walker is gratefully acknowledged.

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