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Published Tuesdays and Fridays PRICE (inc. G.S.T.) $1.50 PP331336/0000 1 Friday, June 17, 2016 For the Shire of Buloke, and the districts of Birchip, Charlton, Donald, St. Arnaud, Watchem and Wycheproof $200,000 Pledge for Wyche Pool If re-elected, the Coalition Government will invest $200,000 to upgrade the Wycheproof pool facilities. Minister for Regional “Everyone has worked Development Fiona Nash together, with government, joined Member for Mallee to ensure that the quality of Andrew Broad to make the life for people living in the announcement today at the Wycheproof region is sup- Wycheproof pool and Re- ported by facilities that source Centre. engage the community as a Mr Broad said summer in whole.” the Mallee can be incredibly Mr Broad congratulated hot and people need a place the Wycheproof Swimming to go, to cool off and relax. Pool Committee, the Buloke Local swimming pools pro- Shire Council and everyone vide a place for family fun, who supported them, in for exercise and for socialis- helping to secure the funding ing and it is important that to upgrade their local pool. they are maintained. He wished them well with “The community involve- the project and looked for- ment that has led to this ward to seeing a much funding announcement has cooler Wycheproof when the • Left to right, Minister for Regional Development Fiona Nash and Member for Mallee Andrew Broad, with Wycheproof been inspiring,” he said. • Continued on page 2. Swimming Pool Committee representatives Margaret Duncan and Carly Parish. — Photo by Dawn Hommelhoff. Resourceful Researcher Recognised What do recipients of Australian Honours do on the day their awards are made public? We can’t answer for all of them, but we do know that at least one, former Donald res- ident Barry Golding, took to frosty roads on Monday morning, riding his bicycle 50 kms towards Maryborough from his home at Kingston, near Ballarat, and back again. What’s more, he goes through this routine every week. Adjunct Professor Barry Golding’s impending honour – Member (AM) in the Gen- eral Division of the Order of Australia — was announced on Monday of the long week- • Barry Golding, AM end, this year celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birth- Interested always in adult day anniversary. learning, he became a member of the Grampians Regional His award is “for signifi- Council of Adult, Community • From Buloke Bucks to Donald Dollars: One of four winning tickets drawn by the Mayor, Cr. Reid Mather, from the cant service to tertiary educa- and Further Education from box held by corporate services director, Bill Hutcheson. tion as a researcher and author, 2008 to 2010, and became to professional organisations, president of Adult Learning and to the community”. Australia from 2013-2015. Achievements However it is Barry’s work “And the winner is . . .” for the establishment of Men’s For the Federation Univer- sity (formerly the University Sheds that has been his proud- What are the odds? Four $500 prizes The winners drawn were Judy Tuder, Marion and of Ballarat), Barry Golding est achievement, for as he drawn from among hundreds of ratepayers, Brian Bayles, G.J. Sellick, and the estate of the late Gordon was the leader of RAVE (Re- said – “It has transformed and all four won by people owning Donald Quick. searching Adult and Voca- men, families, communities properties. In August last year, Council launched the “Buloke tional Education) Group, and around the globe”. Bucks” initiative to promote alternative ways to pay rates. manager of “men’s learning As recorded in the Ballarat That was the outcome from the “Buloke Bucks” com- Ratepayers only needed to elect to pay their rates in beyond the workplace), until “Courier”, “he has written a petition conducted by Buloke Shire Council among those either four instalments or by nine direct debit instalments to 2014. He was a professor history, researched their posi- paying their rates in instalments. be eligible to win one of four $500 vouchers. Ratepayers from 2003-2012; Associate tive impacts and tracked their With councillors, staff members and the press as wit- with existing arrangements to make nine direct debit instal- Dean (Research) School of growth in Australia and inter- nesses, corporate services director Bill Hutcheson unsealed ments were automatically entered. Education and Arts, 2011- nationally, as well as another the “ballot box”, and the Mayor, Cr. Reid Mather, made the The four winners drawn will each receive $500 2013, and is currently Adjunct recent book looking at how draw. voucher to be spent at a local Buloke business of their choice. Research Professor, Adult and men approach learning”. He Community Education. • Continued on page 2. and last Friday the CFA board was sacked, despite On the Brink volunteers obtaining a Supreme Court injunction to Stromboli was a rascal bold prevent the government ramming home the deal. Who owned a puppet show. Rather than Dan personally wielding the axe, how- To fill his pockets full of gold FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2016 ever, he handed it to Deputy Premier James Merlino, He stole Pinocchio. who had replaced Emergency Services Minister Jane Peter Marshall is a very busy man. He runs not Off-stage, and in the real world, Peter marshalled, Garrett after she defied the Premier’s order. only the professional United Firefighters’ Union, but so to speak, his professional UFU troops — of which James Merlino is not totally unknown in the also the Victorian Government. there are a few hundred in all — to campaign for Labor Buloke area. A few years ago, on a visit to the shire, In addition, he conducts a puppet show, the principal at the last State election, the long-term aim being to he turned up at the Donald swimming pool. At one performers in which are named Daniel and James. take a controlling influence over the largely volunteer point during the activities there, he was photo- Puppeteer Peter hoped to feature another marionette — Country Fire Authority, whose numbers run into graphed — a look of panic creasing his countenance — the most genuine and believable of the lot — but the thousands — sixty of them, in fact. teetering on the edge of the pool as a swimming club string broke, and she was banished to the box of broken Labor won the election, and now it’s pay-back member playfully threatened to dunk him in the drink. dolls. time. Dan, the union man, crumbled to the UFU demands, An opportunity missed. Careers Expo Next Tuesday The 30th. Western Victorian Careers Expo will be held next week, on Tuesday, June 21, at Wimmera Events Centre, in Horsham. Careers Expo Chairman, various Try-A-Trade sites. Chris Wallis said this premier These include traditional trade regional event showcases a activities plus other profes- wide range of career opportu- sional industries such as com- nities each year. mercial pilot, digital media, “The Expo continues to creative arts and health serv- provide our rural and regional ices,” she said. communities with a terrific Mrs Barnes highlighted opportunity to access ex- that these hands-on activities tremely useful careers infor- provide a wonderful opportu- mation from exhibitors keen nity for conversations about to share their knowledge,” what’s involved working day- said Mr Wallis. to-day within an industry. “Starting off 30 years ago “There will also be a com- with the idea of a Careers prehensive seminar program Expo for secondary students, that will run on the day.” it has certainly grown to now There are 50 seminars • Dr. Barry Golding (second from left) unveils the plaque recording details of the official opening of the Men’s Shed Extension. meet a need for anyone seek- being presented throughout Also pictured are Peter Pendlebury (left), Peter Vallance and Keith Smith (right). ing information and inspira- the day, each running for ap- tion about their job futures.” proximately 25 minutes, “People returning to work which provides a snapshot of and older jobseekers are wel- various opportunities avail- Resourceful Researcher Recognised come to attend, and parents of able to people. secondary students are en- Mrs Barnes encouraged people • Continued from page 1. their stamp of approval to education, and is worried about other men, their families and couraged to come along to to head to the Expo’s website, received the Ted Donnelly Barry Golding’s honours. the opportunities current communities, if they are em- gather useful information to www.wimmeracareerexpo.com Award, Australian Men’s The Future training environment offers. powered to do so. support their children. Entry and check out the exhibitors Shed Association, in 2013 Barry Golding is not rest- He said, “I guess I’m “What makes the most dif- is free.” list and the seminar program. “for outstanding contribution ing on his laurels, but, as the acutely aware that the oppor- ference to kids at school is not All attendees, whoever they to the men’s shed move- “Courier” records, is cur- tunities for learning in Bal- how much money parents are, are being encouraged to ment”. rently researching what hap- larat and other smaller towns spend on the school fees; it’s look at all types of job possi- $200,000 Pledge The Men’s Sheds in every pens to young people in rural have actually diminished through having the support and under- bilities when considering Buloke Shire town will add communities who fall out of TAFE being cut, through standing of the wider value of what’s on offer at this year’s for Wyche Pool adult education being made learning and being connected Western Victorian Careers Expo. • Continued from page 1. such that only vocational to the community — via a par- Careers Expo project offi- summer heat next hits the courses are available.” ent, family and community”. cer Pauline Barnes, said Mallee. Tooleybuc Sporting Club’s Acknowledging his award, Barry’s recognition in the people should keep them- Minister Nash said the Barry also said, “I am privi- Queen’s Birthday honours is selves open to all options project will see new change leged to have had the oppor- well deserved. when visiting the Expo, espe- rooms, a first aid area, an of- etreat cially if they don’t know what R V tunity in the past two decades, fice and a kiosk built, as well r il they want to do as a future e la using critical ‘mixed method’ as upgrades to the pool’s entry iv career. area and the installation of s field research, to talk with Federal Member “The expo is designed so R people of diverse ages and solar heating. Andrew Broad people can have a conversa- “As Minister for Regional NEW backgrounds across many tion and maybe open up pre- areas of rural Australia, and Development, I aim to help viously unthought-of ideas,” build the kinds of communi- Your Rod,Pack Catch find out about the nature and will be she said. ties our children and grand- Need a a Cod! value of lifelong and lifewide “We have a great range of Break? IN DONALD children want to either stay in Tooleybuc learning. exhibitors this year, with many or come back to. Good local “This work and my com- TODAY, FRIDAY, new to the Careers Expo.” facilities such as pools are a for mitment in this area are far JUNE 17 Mrs Barnes said the big part of that,” she said. North-Central’s Ideal River from finished. Older men not Expo’s exhibitor list includes “Being a rural mum my- in work, such as myself, have representatives from all career self, I know first hand how a range of skills and know- pathways from employment Holiday, Right on the River Available for a chat., important community facilities ledge that can continue to and volunteering, to education are to regional areas. I have 10.30 a.m., transform their later lives, and and training in the trade and very fond memories of my the health and wellbeing of Woods Street, Café professional sectors. two sons’ swimming lessons. “Exhibitors provide the “Thanks to the Coalition, opportunity for face-to-face when summer comes around contact. They are there for local residents and their fam- you, so get involved in discus- ilies will have a fantastic fa- sions, ask questions and be cility to enjoy.” willing to listen. Even offer Buloke Shire Council them a copy of your resumé,” Mayor, Cr Reid Mather, said she said. the funding for this project • Modern Self-Contained Cottages. • Air Conditioned + DVDs. “People should ask about has been a fantastic intergov- • Each Accommodating up to 6 persons. • Boat Ramp 50 metres. the various pathways into ernmental partnership and • Charge Back Facilities (TSC). jobs, industry experience, will deliver a range of benefits ONLY 350 METRES TO THE AWARD WINNING work ready skills, volunteer- to reinvigorate an aging facility. TOOLEYBUC SPORTING CLUB ing opportunities and Open “Buloke’s pools are highly • Golf • Bowls • Tennis • Entertainment • Meals Seven Days • Days, for example. valued. This upgrade will allow River Retreat Villas Bookings: 1 Lea St., Tooleybuc 2736. “There will also be plenti- people of all ages from Wyche- Phone David or Melissa, 5030 5341; mob. 0409 042 117. ful opportunities at the Expo proof and surrounding dis- Further enquiries at Reception, Tooleybuc Sporting Club, 5030 5476. for attendees to get involved tricts to come together to enjoy in hands-on activities at the the new facilities,” he said. PAGE 2 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, June 17, 2016. Janeʼs Journalism Journey Hitting the Heights At a time of constant change in the media, Jane Gould remains steadfast in her resolve to make journalism her career. with “Florence” To that end, she has under- Meryl Streep brings her considerable acting taken a three-year course at talents to the fore in the PG rated movie about RMIT. American socialite and amateur operatic soprano, As part of her third year assessment, and in order to Florence Foster Jenkins — the movie of the same graduate, she is required to name which screens at the Rex this weekend. complete a minimum of 15 Ridiculed for her notori- your heart. She is both ridicu- days of internship – which is ously poor singing ability, lous and touching,” said Di- why, during last week, she has Florence Foster Jenkins ob- rector Stephen Frears driven from her home at Mysia, sessively pursued her dream His film is shaped by that near Boort, to the “Buloke of becoming a great singer. attitude. His goal is for view- Times” office in Donald. The voice Florence heard in ers to feel great affection for Prior to that, in May, she her head was divine, but to the completed a five-day intern- her by the end, he says, point- ship with Channel 9 in Mel- rest of the world it was hilari- ing to her sincerity and her bourne. ously awful. At private courage in getting on the High among her sporting recitals, her devoted husband Carnegie Hall stage. interests has been hockey, and manager, St Clair Bay- “Florence Foster Jenkins” Boort being her home club. In field, managed to protect Flo- (PG 106 mins) screens at the the city she has played and rence from the truth. Rex Theatre Charlton, Satur- coached hockey at University The movie which also stars day, June 18, at 8 p.m.; Sun- College. Hugh Grant — unanimously day, June 19, at 2 p.m., and During her short stay at the acclaimed in the role of St. Tuesday, June 21, at 8 p.m.. “Times”, she has conducted Clair Bayfield (Florence’s interviews in both Donald and husband) — begs the ques- Wycheproof, and was wel- tion, “How do you create a comed to the June ordinary comedy that doesn’t laugh at Wimmera meeting of the Buloke Shire its deluded heroine with cru- Dry Cleaners Council. elty, as many characters Jane’s final University se- around her do?” • Agents in Donald: mester, before graduation, will “When you listen to Flo- Donald Newsagency be from July to October this rence on YouTube, you think, and the Clothes Bin. year. ‘I cannot believe that any- Asked for a brief impres- one’s singing this badly,’ and • Agents in Birchip: sion of her week in this part of at the same time she breaks Birchip Newsagency. the world, she said she “really enjoyed the nuts and bolts of a country newspaper”. (She got that one right. There’s no “Times” Crossword shortage of either commodity QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7739 - SOLUTIONS in this establishment!) • Jane Gould at her “Times” computer. She also appreciated the Across - 6, Apologetic. 8, Unit. 9, Term. 10, Ideal. 11, Leaf. 12, Epaulette. 16, Fragrance. 20, Moss. 22, Arson. friendliness of people wher- “The Times”, in turn, is de- 23, Leek. 24, Knot. 25, Indelicate. ever she went, as well as the lighted to have had Jane’s Down - 1, Upkeep. 2, Clamour. 3, Ignite. 4, Street. 5, Scull. opportunity to gather experi- company and input, if only for Bakery on Broadway Hits the Ground Running. 7, Rival. 13, Tea. 14, Fallacy. 15, Count. 17, Reside. 18, ence in the world of country a week, and wishes her every • Jane Gould’s Report, page 6. Gentle. 19, Create. 21, Satin. journalism. success in her chosen field.

ADOPTION OF 2016/17 BUDGET

Council at its Ordinary Meeting held at Wycheproof on 8 June 2016, resolved to adopt the 2016/17 Budget as presented. Copies of the 2016/17 Budget are available at WKH6KLUH 2IIIILFH LQ :\FKHSURRI DQG RQ &RXQFLO¶V  website ± www.buloke.vic.gov.au For further information please contact Council on 1300 520 520.

BULOKE BUCKS WINNERS NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION Congratulations to our four winners in the Buloke Bucks FOR A PLANNING PERMIT YOUR COUNCILLORS initiative! The winners were; J. Tuder (Donald), G. Sellick The land afffffeected by the application is located (Donald), MH and BJ Bayles (Donald) have each won a $500 MALLEE WARD at 8 Arundell Square, Charlton. voucher to spend at the Buloke Business of their choice! Our The application is ffoor a permit for Use and fourth winner was the estate of the late G. Quick. This Cr. Reid Mather development of land for a dwelling. The winning entry will receive a $500 credit against rates on the (Mayor) applicant ffoor the permit is T. McGurk. property. The Buloke Bucks initiative was launched in August 0438 306 259 last year to promote alternative ways to payy rates. The application reffeerence number is PPA [email protected] :LQQHUVZHUH GUDZQ DW ODVW :HGQHVGD\ QLJKW¶V 2UGLQDU\  662/16. You may look at the application and Meeting of Council in Wycheproof. any documents that support the application at Cr. Ellen White the offffice of the Responsible Authority, Buloke 0417 560 706 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Shire Council Offffice, Wycheproof. [email protected] This can be done during offffice hours and is free Planning Offfficer²Maternity Leave Replacement Position of charge. Any person who may be afffffeected by MOUNT JEFFCOTT WARD 11 July 2016 to 24 Februarryy 2017. Parrtt Time²24 Hours per week the granting of the permit may object or make Are you a team player? Enjoy keeping busy but looking for a work life balance? This could be the other submissions to the Responsible Authority. Cr. Graeme Milne

position ffoor you. You will be kept on your toes supporting the Manager Planning and Community 0419 126 911 Support. Duties will include but not limited to: An objection must be sent to the Responsible [email protected] x Coordinate and process responses to customers in relation to Planning applications, permits, Authority in writing, include reasons ffoor the objection, and state how the objector would be certificates, information requests, and other statutory documents, as required by members of affffected. The Responsible Authority will not Cr. Gail Sharp the general public decide on the application before 29 June 0437 090 172 x Preparing correspondence including, but not limited to reffeerrals, reports, spreadsheets, data 2016. [email protected] entry and filing as required

If you object, the Responsible Authority will Cr. Leo Tellefson This role requires very high attention to detail, working to deadlines and excellent customer service advise you of its decision. skills. Demonstrated experience as an administrator and working in an offffice environment, coupled with 0427 320 166 your ability to think on your feet and produce high quality output will be valued in this role. [email protected] DO YOU WANT TO BE A Formal qualifications or previous experience in a planning role or planning environment would be a COUNCILLOR? LOWER AVOCA WARD definite advantage for you to succeed in this position. Seize this exciting career opportunity by downloading the position description and learn more about the The Victorian Local Governance Association will Cr. Stuart McLean role at www.buloke.vic.gov.au/employment or contact Human Resources on 1300 520 520 and apply hold Councillor candidate information sessions 0439 327 839 now! on 24 June in Sea Lake from 9.00am to [email protected] 1.00pm and Donald from 3.00pm to %ʅʅOOOɼɼɼȴȴȴɏɏ6ʕʕʖʖʖȾȾɏ – ʇʇȱȱȱʑʑʑȾȾɏ ʢʦʦUUɪɪɗɗ FFʝʝʝPPPʛʛʛʦʦʦʜʜʜLLLʤʤʤȲȲȲHHHɡɡ ʋʋQQQɍɍ ʝʝʠʠʠSSSɛɛԯԯʦʦʦʜʜʜLLLʤʤʤȲȲȲHHHɡɡ ȷȷȭȭȭHHHɢɢ 7.00pm. These sessions are provided free of charge to members of the public including all Cr. David Pollard HOW TO APPLY those interested in being candidates or (Deputy Mayor) $SSOLFDWLRQVPDUNHG µ&RQILGHQWLDO¶ ZLOO EH UHFHLYHG XQWLO FORVH RI EXVLQHVV RQ )ULGD\  -XQH  community advocates ahead of local 0458 918 638 Applications can be emailed to [email protected] or forwarded to: Human Resources, government elections in October. Visit [email protected] Buloke Shire Council, PO Box 1, Wycheproof Victoria 3527. www.buloke.vic.gov.au/news-and-consultation

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“The Buloke Times”, Friday, June 17, 2016 — PAGE 3 IN MEMORIAM Gretgrix, Lila May “Times” Classifieds Dob in a friend 20/06/14 If you know someone cele- brat- ing a birthday, or wedding an- Mum/Nan, it has been 2 niversary or some other special years but still feels like Phone Donald 5497 1222, Birchip 5492 2735 occasion, let us know and weʼll let the world know! yesterday. We will always Fax 5497 1407 miss you. Deadlines:— • June 17, Candice Jay — Love, Stanley, Peter Tuesday’s Issue: • June 17, Darcy OʼShea (20) and Colleen, Lauren, Alis- Classified advertisements (single column), 10 a.m. Monday. ter and Tyler, Matt, Han- Display advertisements (2 or more columns), 3 p.m. Friday prior. nah, Evie, Elise and Lenny, Ben, Jackie and Abbie. Friday’s Issue: ––––––––––––––––––––––– Classified advertisements (single column), 10 a.m. Thursday. IN MEMORIAM Display advertisements (2 or more columns), 3 p.m. Wednesday prior. MUNRO, Ernie Walter BIRTH DEATH DEATH 16/6/1996 - 16/6/2016 DAVEY - ROSEWALL.— GREEN.— Allan Ronald KELLY (Hunt), Wini fred, It has been 20 years since To Simone and Chris, a (Ron), on June 9, aged 64. 1/07/1921 to 13/06/2016. you’ve been gone. We daughter, Milla Rose, Dearly loved eldest son of Wife of Leo (dec’d). Loved If you know someone celebrating a special anniversary, let us know at think or speak of you 7/6/16, at Ballarat. Sister Allan (dec’d) and Mary, mother and mother-in- every day of our lives, and for Tex. All well. Another and fond brother and law of Therese (dec’d) and “The Buloke Times” love and miss you always. grandchild for Eily and Brian, Kevin and Pat, brother-in-law of Terry McCulloch Street, Donald. ʼPhone 5497 1222. With loving memories. Max (dec’d) Rosewall, and Glenda and Ian and Veronica and Brian, Dan, Charlton. Daelene. Loved uncle of Maree and Lorraine. — Your loving wife, Dot; ––––––––––––––––––––––– Jessica, Amy and Laura Loved elder sister of Mau- DEATH FUNERAL NOTICE daughter Elizabeth, part- ner Allan, grandson Peter, BIRTH and Kalon, Brenna and rice, Tom and Laurie Hunt POLE, Helen.— Now at CONNELLY.- Requiem wife Ashlee, and great SAWYER (Green).— Jes- Morgan. and Maureen Brennan (all rest with her beloved Max. Mass for the repose of the grand daughter Arli Jean; sica, Matt, Ari and Jensen dec’d). Our deepest sympathy to soul of Marshall M. Con- In accordance with his sons Ronald (dec’d), Daryl, are thrilled to announce ––––––––––––––––––––– Wendy, Anton and fami- nelly will be offered at St. wishes, a private service wife Lisa, and grandsons the arrival of their new lies. We have many happy Mary’s Catholic Church, will be held. DEATH Michael and Jason; and son and brother, Ryker memories of pony clubs Corack Road, Birchip, on Arden, 8 lb. 15 oz., on June McLENNAN.— Ian Alis- Wednesday, June 22, 2016, son Mark. GREEN, Ron.— Cher- ter (Doogle), on June 10, and shows with all of 13, 2016, at Bendigo you. commencing at 1 p.m., XXXXXXXXX ished brother and brother- 2016, peacefully, aged in ––––––––––––––––––––––– Health. in-law of Terry and — Love, Keith (dec’d), after which the funeral ––––––––––––––––––––––– his 91st year, of Wyche- cortege will leave for the Glenda. Loved and re- proof. Loved husband of May, Rhonda, Gary and THANK YOU DEATH spected uncle of Jessica Josephine Hepworth and Birchip Lawn Cemetery, THANK YOU Mary. Loved and devoted David Kelly, CONNELLY.— Marshall and Matt, Amy and Bren- father of Denise (Gaehl), family from W.A. Trish and Jumbo, ––––––––––––––––––––––– M.J. KELLY & SONS Martin, suddenly. Dearly dan and Laura and Brett. Ken, Beth (Thompson), Birchip - AFDA - 5492 2547 Bill and Gwen. loved son of Garry (dec’d) Great uncle of Ari, Jensen Jane (Mudge), Lee-Anne THANK YOU ––––––––––––––––––––––– Thank you for your won- and Valerie. 15/10/1922 - and Ryker; Imogen, Hamish (White), Mark and Dick. The Jesse family wish to FUNERAL NOTICE derful service to your cus- 13/6/2016. and Matilda. Fond father-in-law of John, sincerely thank everyone McLENNAN.- Relatives tomers and the Donald Reunited with Dad. A true gentleman and Kathy, Kevin, Terry, Paul, for their support in the re- and friends of the late Mr community at the Donald Special friend of lover of nature. Therese and Julie. Loved cent passing of Carrie. Ian Alister (Doogle) Newsagency. Kelly Davis. Will be sadly missed. Doog of 26 grandchildren Your condolences, caring, McLennan are respect- ––––––––––––––––––––– To know him was to love him. and 14 great grandchild - floral tributes, telephone fully invited to gather to DONALD KINDER ren and counting. GREEN, Ronald.— calls and cards will never celebrate Doogle’s life A life well lived. CONNELLY.— Marshall The ultimate nomad, be forgotten. today, Friday, June 17, Family Martin, loved nephew of A walking encyclopaedia. 2016, at the Wycheproof Leo and Patricia and Golf Club, Calder Hwy, Now you’re free as the breeze Movie Day Veronica (dec’d) and Pat - Wycheproof at 12 noon. in your face, rick. Loving cousin of Private burial. SUNDAY, JUNE 19 Free as the trees bending in 2 p.m. Adrian, Jacinta, Brodie David Kelly, and Dylan, Ashley, Lor- the wind, M.J. KELLY & SONS AT SCOUT HALL Free as the wildlife all Birchip - AFDA - 5492 2547 raine and Cooper, Karla ––––––––––––––––––––––– $5 per head or and James, Nicole, Adam, around you, $20 for family. Free as the birds you loved so Will and Sam, Ben, Jodie, • Shoppers, support your Contact Jenny, much. Birchip local traders — use them Harrison and Grace 0418 611 440. R.I.P. Rest in peace big brother. Public Library or lose them! — Ian, Dee and Kalon. CONNELLY.— Marshall (Located at the Birchip P-12 School) Martin, taken suddenly Tuesday 4:30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. 13/6/2016. Loved and GREEN, Ronald.— Birchip Kindergarten – treasured nephew of Gra- You’re the one I’d ask my ques- Thursday 4:30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. Thursday Long Day ham and Mary. Loved tions of life, Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 11.00 a.m. Care Program How the stars, they shone so cousin to Marita and Also open to the public during school times Sean; Mark and Lana; bright. Enrolments Steven and Louise; Craig Now you’re gone, it just doesn’t Phone 54 922230 and Bridget; Damien and feel right, Free Wi-Fi Now Open!! Tara, Rachael, Daniel and But I’ll look up to the stars and their families. We will so remember your might. Ballarat YMCA is pleased to confirm that the long an- miss your jokes, stories “Live wild and live free, that’s ticipated Thursday Long Day Care Program operat-          and bear hugs. how it’s meant to be, ing from Birchip Kindergarten will commence from Forever in our hearts. My girls chase your dreams, the start of Term 3! There will be an Orientation Day Rest in Peace. it’s just that easy”. on Thursday, July 14, with the regular program kick- ––––––––––––––––––––– Rest easy up there ing off the following week, Thursday, July 21. An advert. in gentle giant. NDIS Information Session The program will operate from 8.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. “The Buloke Times” We will send up our every Thursday during school terms, excluding Pub- can cost as little as $10, questions now and again. Are you caring for a child, family member or friend who lic Holidays, at a cost of $85 per child per day. may qualify for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and up to 5,000 readers Ballarat YMCA are currently finalising the staffing — Love always, Brenna (NDIS)? will see it. and Morgan. arrangements. Families will have the opportunity to The NDIS is due to rollout in Northern Grampians Shire meet with staff, collect their Handbook and discuss from October 2017 their child’s needs at the Orientation Day. Come along to this information session to find out more: Please email [email protected] or call School Holiday • What is NDIS? 5329 2800 to obtain an enrolment form or for more • How is it different to now? information. • Who is eligible? Activity • Feedback from Barwon NDIS pilot site At this stage we are taking permanent bookings only. • What can you do now to prepare? Please ensure your enrolment form is completed and Free Movie Day at • Q & A returned to Ballarat YMCA by the closing date for first round offers Friday, July 1. If we have more enrol- The Rex Theatre in Charlton Presentation by Carers Victoria ment applications than positions available, places for 12-18 year olds Murdoch Community Centre Meeting Room will be allocated using a process of random selec- 1 Long Street St. Arnaud tion. Enrolment Applications received after Friday, Friday, July 8, 1p.m. 4 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. July 1, will be processed in order of receipt of appli- The Huntsman: Winters War Tuesday, June 21 cation. Funded by FReeZA in Buloke RSVP: Monday, June 20 We look forward to finally getting this program up and Please contact Birchip Business & Learning Centre 0429 922 735 Email: [email protected] running and continuing to work with and support the Or email [email protected] for transport options Enquiries: 03 54951566 Birchip Community.

PAGE 4 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, June 17, 2016. Mt. Jeffcott Hotel Invitation to attend . . . DONALD GARDEN DONALD PASTORAL FOR SALE BIRCHIP COMMUNITY CLUB INC. & AGRICULTURAL 4 Tonne Seed Barley, We will be FORUM INC. (in conjunction wih DLG) SOCIETY treated with Emerge, Vi- brance and Zinc. Phone Closed on Monday, Meeting General Meeting Expressions BIRCHIP CEMETERY 0429 836 055; a.h. 5497 TRUST June 20. MONDAY, JUNE 20 MONDAY, JUNE 20 1445. of Interest The Birchip Cemetery Trust –––––––––––––––––––––––– We apologise for any 6:30 p.m. at 7.30 p.m. is seeking expressions inconvenience. at BCG north end Catering Opportunity of interest from suitably REWARD COMMUNITY CENTRE, for Donald Show. qualifi ed members of the –––––––––––––––––––––––– Meeting Room 31 WOODS STREET community who would be Ragdoll Cat, with white All community members Luncheon and afternoon interested in serving on markings on face. Miss- MINYIP • Guest speakers will be are welcome to attend! tea, Saturday, October 8. the trust. ing since May 30 from 2 FIELD & GAME Keith and Norma Bosc- Bring along a friend. Closing date for e.o.i., Cemetery trust members are Napier Street, Donald. hen, from Areegra on appointed by the Governor in –––––––––––––––––––––––– Thursday, June 30, 2016. Contact Graham, 0419 Shoot their trip to the High Council and are responsible For information and con- to the Minister for Health 399 972. SUNDAY, JUNE 19 Dwyer, Mahon Country. ditions, please contact for the proper and effi cient 75 TGTS Simulated management of public ––––––––––––––––––––––– • Regular bench competi- Naomi Fay, on 0497 784 Graded & Robertson cemeteries under the control tion and trading table. 097 or email info@donald of the trust. BIRCHIP Noms: 11 a.m. • All welcome, $2. show.com.au The appointment to the COMMUNITY GARDEN Sponsors: Dunmunkle En- LAWYERS Birchip Cemetery Trust is gineering,Minyip, Arthur J Visiting 59 Cumming honorary and will be for a Open Day Gallagher Insurance, Hor- term of up to 5 years. Current Avenue, Birchip and previous cemetery trust SUNDAY, JUNE 19 sham, Knights Accounting, WESTERN VICTORIAN members may apply for Rupanyup and Wimpak Ex- FRIDAY, JUNE 17 reappointment as part of a at 1 p.m. competitive selection process. port Company, Minyip. Clients to ring Swan Hill to make • Sausage Sizzle Enquiries: 0418 380169 appointments on 03 5032 2121 To register your interest • Wicking Bed demon please contact the Birchip stration Cemetery Trust by telephoning the Secretary All welcome 2016 on 5492 2735 within two ––––––––––––––––––––––– weeks of the date of this advertisement. The Victorian Government Donald Squash Tuesday 21st June is committed to ensuring that government boards Needs You and committees refl ect the 9.30am - 2.00 pm composition of the Victorian NEXT COMP. community. This includes STARTS JULY 11 Wimmera Events Centre, Longerenong appropriate representation of women, regional Victorians, Contact Daryl Hollis, Aboriginal people, young 0427 531 977. Exhibitor List & Seminar Program Victorians, people from can be found at our Website culturally and linguistically ––––––––––––––––––––––– d! diverse backgrounds and me people with a disability. ZO611138 BIRCHIP for LANDCARE Be In ! Be In spired EAST LAEN Annual C.F.A. www.wimmeracareerexpo.com Biennial Meeting General FRIDAY, JUNE 17 Meeting 6 p.m. TUESDAY, JUNE 28 AT THE FIRESHED at 7.30 p.m. • Sausage Sizzle • AT THE B.C.G. ––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––––––––––––– Scrap Metal Wanted

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WKHIXOO7HUPVDQG&RQGLWLRQV Pensioner discount. All areas Domestic Service Assistant (Cleaner) Birchip Campus Permanent part time, 12 hours per fortnight IJ1 Cleaner classification Enquiries: Helen Barclay, Birchip Campus Manager, 03 DOWNSIZING AUCTION 5477 7121 Applications close: 5 p.m., Monday, June 27, 2016. A/C LEE AND LINDSAY BURKE, (property sold) 140 LOCK RD., ST. ARNAUD Position descriptions & further information located at www.ewhs.org.au 54951726 - 0409189741 - [email protected] Applications addressing the key selection criteria Birchip Community Leisure Centre SUNDAY, JUNE 19 with resumes including the names of two recent @ 10 A.M. referees are to be e-mailed to the Human Resource Opening Hours:— Furniture, Antique tools; workshop goods; household Manager, [email protected] or posted goods; garden(inc.lge.pot plants); sundries (inc. fire- Tuesday, Thursday & to P.O. Box 31, St. Arnaud, Vic. 3478. fighter trailer; bogie trailer etc). 2H timber/steel/rail- Friday, from 6 p.m.. Appointment to these positions is subject to a satis - way line/corr.iron etc. Friday is Members’ Night factory police check. TERMS: Strictly Cash at Auction. ID Essential. Sunday from 11.30 a.m. An Equal Opportunity Employer Ring or e-mail for catalogue. Kathy Huett DIRECTIONS: Turn into Lock Rd. off Ballarat or Chief Executive Officer. Memberships are now due, thank you. Navarre Rds. “The Buloke Times”, Friday, June 17, 2016 — PAGE 5 Bakery on Broadway Hits the Ground Running (By Jane Gould) “Gee, this town needs a bakery.” Those were the words uttered by Amanda Gretgrix at the 2013 Wycheproof races that planted the seed. Little did Amanda know just how big that seed would grow. Already it is hard to imag- just a trend — it’s a matter of catering to people of all abili- ine Wycheproof without the keeping the town alive. ties. Although it took some re- Bakery on Broadway. “Anything we can do lo- working of the initial plans, New life has been breathed cally, we will,” said Amanda. Amanda’s push to provide into the historical building – Work from local artist Ver- wheelchair access really paid the original Town Hall, which non Sultan is on display and off when on the first day of the dates back to 1897. Natural available for purchase, as is bakery being open, a boy in a light fills the room, highlight- work from local graphic de- wheelchair came in and was ing the freshly painted walls, signer Maddie Durie, who also able to dine with his family polished recycled timber designed the bakery’s logo. A free of any the issues caused floorboards, and the glowing sample of products from Marl- by lack of access. faces of customers as they boro House is on display to Amanda’s eyes twinkled as tuck into a pie fresh from the encourage bakery customers she told me the story. oven. But staying true to its to head across the road and ex- Raking in the dough is roots, the original fireplace has plore the full range. clearly not the only thing on been preserved, as has the Opening a new business in their minds – Amanda hopes building’s rustic charm. a small town can be full of un- that the bakery will encourage The journey from the idea’s certainties, with the fear of visitors to explore all the other conception to the thriving disadvantaging other busi- gems that the town has to business you see today was nesses via competition always offer. not an easy one, with the eight looming. But members of the “We wanted to give people partners putting in countless team behind Bakery on Broad- a reason to stop and enjoy hours outside their already way have kept this at the fore- Wycheproof.” busy lives to bring their dream front of their minds, taking It’s been a relentless few to fruition. active steps to avoid it. months for the team behind The eight partners are “We didn’t want to do any- Bakery on Broadway, so by Amanda and Darren Gretgrix, thing that would take business the time this year’s Wyche Ann and Marcus Durie, Chris- away from other people,” said Races roll around, they will tine McKersie, Chris Duffy, Amanda. have more than enough reason and Adrien and Nikki Coats- Some local businesses have to celebrate. •Amanda Gretgrix preparing a cup of coffee. worth. actually reported increased Whatever the team could business since the opening of do with their own hands, they the bakery – certainly a bright did, with all of the tables and outlook for the future of garden beds made resource- Wycheproof. fully from wooden pallets, and Just two weeks after open- the light fittings made from re- ing, the bakery received a visit worked spoked wheels. They from Premier Daniel Andrews also grow a variety of their own and the Minister for Agricul- CHURCHES herbs, fruit and vegetables. ture Jaala Pulford, after the Bakery on Broadway offi- pair received a recommenda- cially opened on Good Friday tion to visit the bakery from a this year, and has been flat out member of Community Leader- ever since. ship Loddon Murray. GRANITE COMMUNITY “We just weren’t prepared Ms Pulford was so im- for how busy it would be,” pressed with the bakery that Rev’d Jono Ingram, said Amanda. she tweeted to her 7.5 thou- Phone: 0428 092 630, They have since continued sand followers, “Wyche Bakery www.granite community church.com to employ new staff to keep up on Broadway is not to be At Granite Church: with the demand and now em- missed — a dynamic team, 10.30 a.m.: Guest Speaker. ploy nine permanent staff and great coffee, beautiful rooms four juniors on top of the and oh my, the donuts!” UNITING CHURCH existing eight partners. Social media has proved to (North Central Living Amanda said that giving be a powerful tool for Bakery Waters Cluster) local people an opportunity on Broadway in reaching out SUNDAY was a key priority for the busi- to a wider customer base. St. Arnaud, 9 a.m., with Wor- ness, and they have managed Amanda runs the Facebook • From Town Hall to Bakery on Broadway. ship Team. to extend this commitment far- page, which features regular Donald, 11 a.m., with Colin and ther than to just their em- posts about the bakery’s Robyn Coates. ployee base. progress and photos of the Birchip, 11 a.m., with Derek The golden, flaky pies you freshly baked goods on offer. Breed. Kindergarten Wycheproof, 11 a.m., with Wor- see on display contain meat Reviews submitted to the page ship Team. sourced from local butcher rave about the friendly country Contact Numbers: Wycheproof/ Tom Chalmers, and are now service, the terrific value for Birchip, Secretary E. Pol- being supplied to the town’s money and the great quality of Consultations lard, 5493 7762; Donald, football club. Flour is milled coffee, which is ethically 5497 1033. from local grain at the Bridge- sourced and delivered weekly The state of local kindergarten and childcare services was on the agenda water flourmill. Nuts and by Gridlock Coffee Roasters, recently with Member for Ripon, Louise Staley, being joined by Shadow BIRCHIP CHRISTIAN avocados are sourced from a small business run by two Minister for Families Georgie Crozier as they embarked on a series of visits FELLOWSHIP local boutique industry “Just brothers. The average rating Pentecostal Go Nuts”, and even the ham on Bakery on Broadway’s to kindergartens in the Buloke region. Believers’ Meeting used in the salad rolls is Facebook page is a humble Thursdays: 7.45 p.m. Ms Staley said the day was As part of the tour, the “I thank Louise for invit- Sundays: 10 a.m. sourced locally. five out of five stars from 35 about consulting with the group met with representa- ing me out here today. She has Seasonal, locally sourced reviews. Not a bad effort at Enq. M. Naughton, local community to determine tives from Charlton Kinder- a great understanding of her 56 Campbell Street, food may be a trend gripping all. any shortfalls or challenges garten, Donald Kindergarten electorate and has demon- 5492 2264.. Melbourne’s current café scene, Amanda has a background associated with the local ser - and the St. Arnaud Children’s strated that she is willing to but to Bakery on Broadway, in disability care, so she was vice. Precinct. listen to her constituents and DISTRICT CATHOLIC sourcing locally is more than passionate about the bakery Shadow Minister Crozier lobby the Government on “The people of Charlton CHURCHES said kindergartens in country their behalf.” Donald 10.30 a.m. and Donald deserve access Victoria faced unique issues, Banyena (LWC) 9.00 a.m. to the very best kindergarten The Best Coffee and meeting with them in per- Birchip (LWC) 9.30 a.m. on the Calder facilities; these discussions son is the best way to under- Nullawil 5.00 p.m. will help us to lobby the State stand those challenges. Charlton 8.30 a.m. St. Arnaud 10.30 a.m. Government for a greater “These meetings are a 317 Broadway, local investment” she said. Wycheproof 8.30 a.m. Wycheproof great chance for kindergarten, W’burn (Sat,) 7.00 p.m. “Today is all about open- playgroup and child care ing up the channels of com- providers to communicate ANGLICAN 5493 7183 munication. Bringing the what issues they are facing; Rev. Erin Tuineau shadow Minister to Charlton the Liberals are committed to Rev. Alipate Tuineau Fresh home-made bakery and Donald allows these pushing for a better deal for Ph. 54911656 items utilizing local groups the opportunity of local early childhood facilities AMBULANCE PHONE NO. Charlton, 9 a.m. (H.C.). produce wherever possible. raising any issues them might across country Victoria,” Ms Donald, 11 a.m. (M.P.). have directly.” Crozier said. 000 Wedderburn, 11 a.m. (H.C.). PAGE 6 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, June 17, 2016. • The team at Australian Eatwell at Donald: Left to right, Tracey Atkins, Amy Jess, Brad Guild, Cherry Pearce, Nathan Harris, Areef Sjaifoedin, Jeremy Pearce, Nic Atkins, Daniel Atkins, Anu Hitihamillage, Matt Fritsch, Rob O’Toole. Coles Comes to Tofu Party (From Julia Balderstone, Coles National Communications Manager, Corporate Affairs). In an Australian first, a family in Donald is reinventing the healthy vegetarian favourite, tofu, by using locally-grown chickpeas as its key ingre- dient rather than soy beans. With the help of a $200,000 employment and local sourc- grant from the Coles Nurture ing at Donald. Fund, the small business Aus- His father Graeme was a tralian Eatwell will develop an founding member of Kooka’s innovative and unique product Country Cookies in 1995, – chickpea tofu – for Aus- which now supplies cookies to tralian consumers. Coles across Australia and em- Specifically the Coles funds ploys around 25 people lo- will be used to purchase plant cally. To produce the cookies, and equipment to develop a Kooka’s sources jam from South Gippsland and flour production line and streamline • Nathan and Sasha Harris from Australian Eatwell at Donald. the packaging process. made from locally-grown wheat processed at a mill in plans to add it to their existing Coles Nurture Fund had been “We know Australian health everyone involved and some- By expanding the com- Bridgewater. range of vegetable and legume- set up to support. foods are important to Aus- thing the Coles Nurture Fund pany’s production, Australian Nathan says he wanted to based products, which includes “We’ve chosen Australian tralian customers and we are is proud to support.” Eatwell will create six new develop the new tofu product traditional tofu, vegetable Eatwell to receive a grant from pleased to be able to support Eatwell was established in jobs at Donald and look to up- using local Wimmera-grown burgers, vegetable sausages, the Coles Nurture Fund be- innovation in this area. 1990 in Cheltenham but the skill its team of 15 employees. chickpeas to reduce food miles quinoa and soy cheese. cause they’re pioneering the “By developing its busi- Harris family relocated the Nathan Harris, who is and support local growers. Coles Managing Director development of an exciting ness, Eatwell is able to offer business to Donald in 1999. Managing Director of Aus- Eatwell has tested the new John Durkan said Australian new product for the Australian six new jobs in the town of The company specialises in tralian Eatwell, hails from a product in leading vegetarian Eatwell is exactly the type of market using locally-grown Donald and upskill its existing healthy and convenient vegan family who are champions of restaurants in Melbourne and innovative business that the ingredients,” he said. team. It is a great outcome for and vegetarian products. Bruce’s Brave Battle

(By Mark and Lauren Moloney) Bruce Moore and partner Emma have been home for a week now. We had the eye opening experience of staying with them for a few days recently, and even the close contact we’ve had since the accident hadn’t prepared us for just how tough the days and nights are for them since Bruce’s life-changing accident. Many people have de- the kids, living and caring scribed the pair as “amazing costs associated with the four and inspirational”, including month rehabilitation in Syd- us. While this is still very true, ney, and the beginning of the behind the brave front is the on-going medical expenses. harsh reality of life as a para- A sincere “thank you” to plegic and his carer. the generous donors who have Organising the three kids, made the above possible. the bills, shopping, cooking, You’ve helped ease the pres- cleaning, medication, ap- sure of the upfront costs and pointments, rehabilitation, as we are so grateful for that. well as the simple tasks we all take for granted like moving If you still want to help, around the house and in and it’s not too late! There’s much out of the car are no longer more to do and a lifetime of simple for this family. ongoing medical expenses. The funds raised so far Just visit the gofundme link: have gone towards the cost of https://www.gofundme.com/ • The attached picture shows Bruce Moore and his children George, Rahne and Max, on their first bike ride, with Bruce moving house, taking care of Brucesbmxbattle using his specialised hand cycle. “The Buloke Times”, Friday, June 17, 2016 — PAGE 7 VFF Backs CFA — Donations Can Help Victoria’s peak farmer lobby group has backed volunteers’ campaign “But I can tell now farmer nity spirit purely for their own dependently assessed and to block the State Government ramming through a deal with the Unions CFA volunteers feel like the greed. How very un-Aus- made public. This assessment that is unfair, costly and discriminatory. Premier and his team have tralian” – Respondent to VFF must not only consider the im- abandoned them in a bid to cut survey pacts of additional staffing and Almost a thousand VFF code on back of card) to career firefighters, who are a deal with the unions. In response to the resigna- wage increases, but also the members have already put [email protected] members of the union, ahead “We’re already hearing of tion of Former Emergency cost of increased allowances, their names to an online peti- Funds raised will help of 60,000 volunteers. people wanting to quit the Services Minister Jane Gar- penalties and resources needed tion calling on the government cover the legal costs incurred Premier Daniel Andrews CFA and others wanting to rett: “Typical of what happens to employ existing UFU mem- and CFA not to sign the new by VFBV, provide community has seriously damaged his rep- boycott payment of the Fire when rural Victoria gets a bers, plus 509 additional paid Enterprise Agreement with the education around the impacts utation with country Victori- Services Property Levy that minister we get on with.” firefighters. United Firefighters Union. of the union deal, and assist in ans after agreeing to push funds it.” • The full impact of the “The VFF is now throwing organising a campaign to op- through this deal with the Distress Petition draft agreement on the Fire its support behind Volunteer pose the deal. UFU. We’ve had comments like: The VFF has launched a Services Property Levies that Fire Brigades Victoria’s legal Freeze “It is with deep regret that petition that calls on the State Victorian farmers, households challenge to the union deal,” Credibility The VFF is calling for an “Not only has the Premier I request that you hand back Government and CFA not to and businesses pay to fund the VFF president Peter Tuohey immediate freeze on imple- sacrificed his Emergency my CFA Sixty Service Years rubber stamp the 2015 EA CFA is independently assessed said. mentation of the Enterprise Services Minister and the CFA Medal to the Premier and the with the UFU until: and made public. This assess- “Ultimately a few dollars Agreement, re-negotiation and board, he’s sacrificed his credi- Victorian Government. I do • All clauses are removed ment must cover the period up donated now could save us all removal of clauses that give bility among country Victorians this to show distress at the from the agreement that re- until at least June 30, 2019. thousands of dollars in higher the union the power to restrict and their 60,000 CFA volun- manner in which CFA volun- strict the CFA Chief Officer The VFF is calling on all Fire Services Property Levies the CFA from controlling its teers,” Mr Tuohey said. teers have been treated in the and board from exercising concerned Victorians to sign to cover this union deal in own resources and staffing, current negotiations, and con- their right to recruit, direct and the petition, which will remain years to come.” plus reinstatement of the CFA “It’s a sad day when the cern that a formerly good rela- allocate staff to where they are open until the dispute is re- Donations to the Save Our Board. Premier puts a union with just tionships between volunteers needed. (The draft agreement solved – http://us4.campaign- CFA fund can be made: The VFF is also calling on 500-odd members in the CFA and local permanent officers currently states the CFA must archive1.com/?u=5381a2f700 • Directly via Account the Government to sit down ahead of 60,000 volunteers. have been damaged.” – employ another 509 career 92cc72dd15e5fdd&id=d6210e Name: VFF, BSB: 033-605, with VFBV to renegotiate “Farmers had gained enor- Moyhu Brigade Member letter firefighters by June 30, 2019). 1256 Account Number 373978. clauses of the agreement that mous respect for the Premier, to local MP • All clauses are removed (Please reference your sur- restrict the CFA from control- since he came to power in No- “I feel the CFA members from the agreement that force name followed by your ini- ling its own resources. vember 20I4, given his Gov- are one of the greatest groups the CFA to gain UFU approval Birchip tials.) Mr Tuohey said VFF mem- ernment’s investment in rural that unite people to protect and to employ casual and part-time • Or send credit card details bers were angered by the State Victoria and support during look after each other. Now the staff, allocate resources and Hardware (including name, card type, Government’s decision to put the drought and recent dairy big brother Union wants to appliances. As it stands the number, expiry date and CSV the interests of 500-odd CFA crisis. break up the unit and commu- CFA must gain union approval 16 Cumming Avenue (on a case-by-case basis) be- Phone 5492 2213 fore any casual or part-time • Cement Products. staff can be employed, which • Blinds and Awnings. acts as a major barrier to • Wattyl Paints. Heritage Diesel Electric women working as paid CFA firefighters. • General Hardware. • The full cost of the draft Trading Hours: Monday to Motor Rail Car Drops In Agreement to the CFA and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.; State Government has been in- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. There was an air of excitement as locals sound of a distant whistle to mark the arrival of this little lined up on the refurnished Donald Railway “gem” from the past. Station on Saturday waiting with anticipation This is the second year that the Heritage Rail Car has visited Donald, but due to standardisation of the rail line over “Times” Crossword for the arrival of the Diesel Electric Motor Rail the next 12 months it will not be making a return trip in 2017. as it made its way to Ouyen. On Monday the rail car whistled through Donald at about QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7740 Grandparents, grandchildren, the not so young and the not 11 a.m. on the return trip to Newport, leaving many wonder- so old, as well as locals with a railway connection to Donald ing what it would be like to have a passenger service con- Station milled around the platform eagerly waiting for the necting Donald to Melbourne again.

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PAGE 8 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, June 17, 2016. Living with the Land Tracking the Russians Young Farmers, Victorian cereal growers who suspect they might have Russian wheat Have Your Say aphid on their properties can now have samples tested to confirm and as- sist with treatment. The next generation of food and fibre producers are being urged to have their say on the future of Victorian agriculture. Victoria’s Chief Plant Anyone with a view on training opportunities for Health Officer, Dr. Gab- how to build the business young farmers under sub- rielle Vivian-Smith said skills of young people in agri- scribed? Agriculture Victoria is pro- culture is being encouraged to • Do you think you have viding information to grow- issues for young people in contribute on the latest online the skills for what it takes to ers on how to sample, agriculture’, which generated forum launched by the Vic- run a successful farming busi- package and transport in- 35 ideas and 375 votes. torian Government this week. ness? fested plants. The Young Farmers Minis- The series of online dis- • If not, how do you cur- terial Advisory Council will We are asking farmers to cussions will form a critical rently upskill and invest in only sample plants with review all ideas submitted on part in the development of yourself to become a better the business management dis- aphids present and to take programs to support the next business manager? samples of at least ten you cussion and provide recom- generation of agricultural • And in the future, how mendations to aid future plants over a wide area of leaders. would you like to upskill? the crop.The samples program development. Dr. Vivian-Smith said all Hygiene is important to Opening this week, the As well as coming up with should be wrapped in damp Visit www.OurSay.org/ samples, if not being hand try and limit the spread of current discussion will focus ideas, participants can also paper or towelling and youngfarmers/business to get delivered, should be placed this aphid. Practising good on how young farming pro- vote on other ideas and pro- placed in a sealed plastic involved and help equip to- in a cooler with ice bricks biosecurity hygiene – wash- fessionals can build their vide comments. bag. morrow’s farmers with the and sent to the CropSafe ing down footwear, not al- business management skills to This latest discussion fol- skills to manage our agricul- We need you to clearly laboratory at Agriculture lowing vehicles to enter improve farming performance lows on from a previous suc- tural businesses. The forum is label the bag with a property Victoria, 110 Natimuk crops, washing down sites through the fluctuating global cessful forum on ‘the big open until June 26. address, GPS location Road, Horsham. and using disposable over- market. (preferably at a point 30m People submitting sam- alls are just some of things Questions being asked in within the paddock) farm ples will be advised directly you can do. the forum include: Wedderburn owner contact details, and via the details provided on For more information • Why are some farm lastly crop type and variety. the sample label. visit - http://bit.ly/1U3iSKe manage ment programs and Workshop Donʼt Fluke the The next Water, Weather and Nutrition work- shop will be held in Wedderburn on Tuesday, June 21. Timing to Drench With discussions about reticulation, managing nutri- (By Dr. Jeff Cave, District Veterinary Officer) water, weather, wealth and tion at the break, and farm what to feed your livestock, water budgeting. While producers know that chemicals are available to treat internal parasites such as liver fluke, the workshop will also dis- The free workshop is on they should also consider how best to use them to get the most effective outcome. cuss animal nutrition, water Tuesday, June 21 at Wedder- security and seasonal fore- burn Golf Club, Boort-Wed- Liver fluke is an internal icals known as flukicides to port slaughter intervals also casts, with information also derburn Road, from 9 a.m. - 1 parasite that lives in the bile treat the fluke following the apply. available on farm finance and p.m.. RSVP to Belinda Prit- ducts of cattle, sheep and first frosts. As always, to minimise the health. chard, phone 0408 342 593 or goats and has a complex life Flukicides should be used risks of using any chemical email belinda.pritchard@eco cycle involving a snail called strategically at specific stages The interactive sessions users should read and follow dev.vic.gov.au. Lymnea tomentosa. of the year to minimise pas- will demonstrate tools to help the label directions. For more information The snail can be identified ture contamination and kill farmers prepare for the com- Good strategies for liver about the Wedderburn work- by its characteristic cone- the stage of fluke present in ing months. fluke control vary by region shop visit bit.ly/1PmLTht shaped shell and the spirals of the stock more effectively. and even from property to Winter is the perfect time the shell that rotate in a clock- It should be noted that property. to plan for next summer with wise direction. 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“The Buloke Times”, Friday, June 17, 2016 — PAGE 9 June Ordinary Friday Council Wrap At its June ordinary meeting, Buloke Shire Council adopted its Budget for 2016/’17. Council also endorsed its reviews of the Council Plan, Economic Development Strategy and the Strategic Resource Plan. This year as part of its budget process, Council undertook community consultation, not just the exhibition required by legislation. Throughout the year, Council has engaged in conversations with its communities through two Community Forum Summits as well as conducting numerous fire shed meetings in farming areas. During the period of public display two public information sessions were conducted in Sea Lake and Wycheproof. No budget submis- sions were received. The budget continues Coun cil’s previous focus on financial sustainability and allows our community to address its infrastructure gap in future. The benefits arising from the hard de- cisions made by Council over the past few years are starting are being borne out. You can view the Annual Budget 2016/17 on Council’s website www.buloke.vic.gov. au or at Council’s Wycheproof offices. Culgoa Landfill Saturday Council staff collated and analysed all avail- able information in reviewing the options for the site. In light of the limited available under- ground airspace, the exposed level of risk and extensive cost involved in going to above ground storage, Council decided to close the Culgoa landfill by December 5, 2016 and re- habilitate the site. Council will continue dis- cussions with the affected community about the implications of the closure. Council will discuss waste management op- tions with the community. A bin bank contain- ing multiple 240 litre recycling bins will be established in the township for an initial period of twelve months with a review to be under- taken in December 2017. Economic Development Council recommended no changes be made to the Council Plan 2015-2019. A review of the previous Council Plan took place in February of this year. Council noted the progress being made against key areas of the Economic Develop- ment Strategy 2014-2024. An internal annual review of the Strategy has taken place explor- ing the key areas of; Retail and Commerce, Agriculture, Services and Mining and Alterna- tive Energy. The Strategy has seen excellent re- sults in the establishment of a range of intensive animal husbandry business over the past twelve months with many more on the horizon. Council will continue to focus on this area and undertake a significant review of the strat- Sunday egy in the latter half of 2017. Finally, Council adopted the 2016-’20 Strategic Resource Plan. The Plan is a four year plan which supports the actions of the Council Plan and helps to determine the Annual Budget. The Plan sets out Council’s financial strategies and assumptions and is reviewed on an annual basis. Council’s next Ordinary Meeting will be on Wednesday, July 13, in the Wycheproof Supper Room. Gardening Expertise At the June meeting of the Donald Garden Club, to be held on Monday, June 20 at the Community House at 7.30 p.m., two very keen gardeners, Norma and Keith Boschen, will have much of interest for all who like to beautify their homes with gardens. Norma has years of experience in raising trees, shrubs and plants of all kinds, includ- ing natives, and they will also tell of their trip to the High Country. Norma could also answer many of those garden problems, and in all, an interesting night is assured. Visitors are always welcome .

PAGE 10 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, June 17, 2016. “The Mallee is My Home” On Monday, June 6, Parents and Community Members flocked to the Wycheproof Shire Hall for the launch of the CD/DVD, “The Mallee is My Home”. During Term 1 and 2 Jim Nully Town”, all represented Hirst from School Focused the students, what they believe Youth Service, and Hugh Mc- their town is about, and many Donald, of Redgum fame, vis- features of the two towns. ited the schools with the idea At the Shire Hall the stu- of creating songs with a dis- dents performed all the songs, tinct Wycheproof and accompanied by Hugh Mc- Nullawil flavour. Donald on guitar. Family and from the school in apprecia- Once the lyrics were finalised, friends were able to view the tion of all their work with the and musical recordings done, photos and movie clips during production. Jamie Roberts filmed the the singing on a large screen Sponsors for the production students in different locations set up in the hall. were School Focused Youth around Wycheproof and Nul - Throughout the concert Service, North Central LLEN, lawil. Hugh sang four songs, “The Buloke Shire Council and the The result was amazing. Rains Have Come”, “Moon Northern District Community Seven original songs from Over Water”, “Diamantina Health Service for strengthen- Wycheproof were Drover” and “I Was Only ing Wellbeing Connections in “Sunset on the Mallee”, Nineteen”. Wycheproof and Nullawil. “On Top of the World”, The evening was hosted by “Wyche Life”, “Wycheproof”, Jim Hirst after he was wel- Copies for the CD/DVD • Jim Hirst and Hugh McDonald with their memento from the school Eloise Gretgrix and “Wyche, Wyche, Wyche- comed and introduced by prin- are available for purchase Jordan Wright, holding the new DVD/CD, “The Mallee is My Home”. proof”, “The Mallee is My cipal Christine McKersie. from the Wycheproof P-12 Home”, “History Here in At the conclusion of the College and Nullawil Primary Wyche”. performances Eloise Gretgrix School for $10. And along with the song and Jordan Wright presented The evening concluded from Nullawil, “Our Little Hugh and Jim with a keepsake with supper.

• Year 7/8 performing “Sunset on the Mallee”, with Hugh McDonald on guitar. Back row, left to right: Josie Carrigg, Charlie Stapleton, Rowan Jones, Angus Connolly and Amelia Ison. Front: Jack Arnel, Hannah Rose, Cameron Mens, Maggie Phyland, Holly Fawcett • Welcoming everyone Monday night were Koen Phyland, Joseph Fawcett and Mary-Anne and Andrew Mens. Pollard playing guitar. Birchip First for Fresh Fruit Trials? Donna Richards and Janette O’Keefe, the Executive Director and State Treasurer of the Country Women’s Association of Victoria Inc. visited the Birchip P-12 School last week to meet with Narelle Hanrahan, Group Pres- ident of East Wimmera and local representatives to discuss the introduction of a fresh fruit and vegetable pilot project. The Country Women’s As- CWA representatives and this month with the proposal sociation of Victoria (CWA) is drought support workers in that in term three, those at- an organisation for country the Wimmera and Mallee tending the Birchip P-12 and city women everywhere. have identified that when School will be given a fresh They have over 5,600 members, families are under financial fruit and vegetable hamper to 40 groups and 320 branches stress they don’t make the take home to their family throughout the State, all aim- best food choices for good nu- every Thursday. • Country Women’s Association of Victoria Inc executive members, Janette O’Keefe (left, ing to “improve conditions that trition for their families. State Treasurer), Donna Richards(Executive Director) and Narelle Hanrahan (Group Presi- affect the welfare of women The fresh fruit and veg- CWA, together with Narelle dent East Wimmera), with Birchip P-12 School junior executive board members Alexandra and children”. etables will be purchased from Hanrahan and Wirrim Branch Randall, Sam O’Donnell and Tadgh Lowry. They advocate on commu- the Birchip IGA and packed members have recommended nity issues, sustainable devel- by local CWA members. Writ- Executive Members Alexan- the Birchip P-12 School as a opment, the protection of the ten material from the CWA, dra Randall, Sam O’Donnell pilot school to host a fresh environment and social issues, including cookbooks with and Tadgh Lowry. Donna and Donnellon’s fruit and vegetable program and currently they are looking practical and low cost healthy Janette were very interested in for the East Wimmera region. at strategies to help their country recipes and drought support the facilities and programs of- Bulk Haulage counterparts experiencing fi- A recommendation from guides will be included in the fered at Birchip P-12 School hampers. and were enthusiastic about nancial hardship due to the ef- the CWA of Victoria Board Pty Ltd fects of the prolonged droughts. will go to State Council later other ways in which the CWA They will be asking for could help women and chil- BUYING ALL GRAINS scope within the pilot project dren involved in schools like to incorporate Fresh Fruit Fri- the Birchip P-12 School. BULK CARRIERS of . . . Order Your day in Schools and to distrib- The Birchip P-12 School is • Gypsum • Fertilizer ute the additional fruit and • Gravel • Woodchips Rubber Stamps vegetables to families, in- most appreciative of CWA’s support for the welfare of • Road Base Materials from the dividuals or community groups experiencing hardship. families in the local area and “BULOKE TIMES” is very thankful to local Public Weighbridge 3008 Donna and Janette were Wirrim CWA Branch mem- McCULLOCH STREET, DONALD - 5497 1222 Phone Bill shown around the Birchip P- bers and State CWA members 5492 2333 or 0428 136 483 Range of type to choose from 12 School by P-6 Junior SRC for their continued work. “The Buloke Times”, Friday, June 17, 2016 — PAGE 11 Financial Literacy Future Farmers Technology users are bombarded with great deals on mobile phones, computers, fast money et cetera. The decision on which con- students followed the instruc- tract to sign and the effects of tions they were given and be- Expo 2016 this are often hard for adults to came proficient in a very short fathom let alone school or uni- time. After a few problems the versity students. players showed aptitude in the The business of farming now and into the future will be examined at rules for the movements of the the BCG Future Farmers Expo at Birchip on July 6. Mallee Family Care has BULLETIN rooks, pawns, knights et recognised this as a problem The event, which will sentations held throughout the space such as yield maps, soil cetera. Mrs Sheahan and Mr facing our young people and Please contact the school of- feature presentations from day. tests and sensors, and how he McCart are to be congratu- has designed a financial liter- fice on 54 922 287 as soon as farming and business special- There will also be an up- is using them on his farm. lated for introducing these stu- acy course. possible to book a place. The ists and exhibits from a range date on the Russian Wheat This session will comple- dents to this life long pastime. cost of the meal is a very rea- of highly regarded agricul- Aphid to ensure growers are ment the rest of the Expo pro- Kaylene Birch from Mallee sonable $35.. tural goods and service armed with the most current gram which includes a de- Family Care attended the Our Restaurant providers, will be held at the information on how to iden- tailed look at the farm busi- school on Wednesday, June 8, Continues! Once again the profits from Birchip P-12 School from 11 tify and control this exotic ness, when expansion is ap- to discuss the many financial The third Birchip Restau- the evening will go towards a.m. to 5 p.m., with dinner to pest. propriate and how to go about pitfalls confronting young rant is scheduled for next Fri- the construction cost of a follow. Keynote speakers will in- it. people. She discussed how day, June 17, at 6:30 p.m.. small school building in Cam- Precision agriculture, farm clude: Harry Hendon (Bureau BCG events manager students can make more in- The evening will again be bodia. Birchip P-12 School data management, succession of Meteorology), Andy and Ciara Cullen said the Expo formed financial decisions. held in the south wing gallery. will be sending a team of four- planning, enterprise mix, in- Chris Delahunty (farm board was designed to showcase They should read contracts This time the menu will con- teen students and teachers to vesting off-farm, farm boards members), Adrian Rolls (pre- how innovative business carefully, ask questions and sist of a wide variety of tasty help build the facility in De- and the seasonal outlook will cision ag specialst) and Simon models were helping to never sign until they are 100 treats served as a buffet. cember 2016. be discussed during five pre- Craig (Farm 360). future-proof Australian farm per cent certain of the out- businesses. come. Insights Kaylene mentioned how a “The Delahuntys from ORM senior business con- Murtoa will be speaking $1,000 loan from “Nimble” sultant David Smith will share can very quickly turn into a about how they are using a insights on enterprise mix, farm board for their business $5,000 commitment for the with Mallee farmer Bryan unwary. and agricultural consultant Hanns and Wimmera farmer Simon Craig (Farm360) will Sowing Day Sam Eastwood discussion the draw on their extensive Chris Cook, James Murray practical pros and cons of benchmarking work to lead a and Cameron Taylor from the adding a sheep and hay enter- discussion about the opportu- BCG returned to the school prise to the farm business. nities and pitfalls that come trial plot to sow the trials that BCG Chris Sounness said with expanding the farm or the students had selected. the event would address many investing outside of the farm Some alterations to the initial of the challenges and oppor- business,” she said. plans were made to accommo- tunities farmers are negotiat- The day will also include a date the high nitrogen levels ing outside of the paddock. that existed at the trial site. look at off-farm investment “One of the sessions I am Students were taken through and how this compares to most excited about is Adrian the workings of the trial seeder buying or leasing more land Rolls’s presentation on pre - and were amazed at the accu- and the all-important forecast cision agriculture (PA) and racy required to run an accu- for the season will be pre- data management,” he said. rate scientific trial. sented by Bureau of Metero - The trial plots now contain “PA technology is now logy research scientist Harry trials looking at the effect of coming into its own as the Hendon. different amounts of phos- computing power needed to The Expo will be followed phoros on barley and wheat as handle all the data that be- by BCG’s annual industry well as tillage radish and comes available. dinner which this year is canola. All concerned are “However, the reason why being catered for by the Bir- hopefully of the fantastic start PA is exciting but different to chip P-12 School’s hospitality to the growing season contin- previous farm innovations is students to raise funds to con- uing. • Budding champions. Bethany Hiha, Torey Atkinson, Jeswin Daniel and Amanda Bradley. the amount of value that may struct a school in rural Cam- The Next be available to the agricultural bodia. Bobbie Fischer? value chain, and the fact that The BCG Future Farmers it will be the farmer who Mr Simon McCart intro- Expo is at Birchip P-12 holds the power, and equally, duced the grade two and three School from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. the responsibility.” students to chess recently. The on July 6. Entry is free for BCG members and $50 for Innovations non-members. Tickets for the Watchem During his presentation at Expo dinner are $50 and can the Expo, Mr Rolls, who be purchased by phoning Development farms at Young in NSW, will BCG on (03) 5492 2787 or talk about some of the latest visiting the BCG website at Elects Officers innovations within the PA www.bcg. org.au. The Watchem Develop- ment Association held its Annual General Meeting at the Fire Station in Watchem on the evening of Wednes- day, June 8. Peter Walder was re- elected to the position of Presi - dent, with Mitzi Black taking on the position of secretary/ bring you treasurer. Mitzi replaces Dianne Thompson, who served as • Seamus Lowry, Joseph Reid, Bill Lee, Zac Bennett, Spencer Weir (kneeling), James Murray secretary/treasurer for many and Cameron Taylor checking sowing depth. years but has decided to hand over the reins following her moved to Bendigo. Di has done a wonderful job on the committee during her time, and is thanked very much for her ability and knowledge that she gave to the job. The general committee is made up of B. Walder, C. Baird, K. Baird, C. Cook, G. Nichols, J. Petrie, S. Baird and G. Milne. This committee only meets on a needs basis and deals with written comments/re- quests via the secretary. • Kaylene Birch discusses Financial Literacy with year 9, 10 and 11 students. PAGE 12 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, June 17, 2016. Books Bridge Barriers (By Jenny Pollard) Despite the onslaught of digital everything these days, it seems nothing can take away the love of reading a real book. The actual holding, page the removal of this service Sharlene and her parents have turning, the feel, the smell of would bring and the despon- called Australia home for the paper and the weight are dency this has generated. many years now, but in a all factors which can’t be re- Above and beyond provid- strange twist of fate the fol- placed by a generic electronic ing a diversified range of lowing story they related last replica. books, magazines, DVDs and Tuesday would be hard to beat While the act reading is by other services, the Mobile in any best-selling fictional nature a solitary experience, Library offers an important literature. the outcome and sharing of social outlet, which for many Over lunch prior to the that experience with others is its “raison d’etre”. meeting, Sharlene struck up a can break down boundaries “With the proposed loss of conversation with the adjacent and open up a raft of new op- the Mobile Library I believe diners, who identified them- portunities for both in- using books can help to allevi- selves as Bob and Susan dividuals and groups. ate isolation,” said Cheryl. “It Phillips, from Wycheproof. For Cheryl Kemp of Charl- will also help in addressing Recognising the South African ton it’s that passion for books other community issues like accent the Phillipses enquired which has lead her to establish seclusion and disengagement, as to where in South Africa the the “Second Tuesday Book and even address the inability visitors were from. In a quirk Club” which had it’s inaugural for some to drive long dis- of fate it turned out that the •A cosy fire, relaxing atmosphere and a good book are set to bring people together as the meeting in Charlton last Tues- tances to access other library Phillips’ had lived in the same “Second Tuesday Book Club” kicked off in Charlton this week. Instigator, and 2016 Loddon day. outlets.” street and just across the road Murray Community Leadership Program participant, Cheryl Kemp (foreground) is pictured Like its ABC television As the first meeting of the from Sharlene and her family! with other bibliophiles (back, left to right) Jill Thiesz, Judy Joy Blackburn (2000 LMCLP namesake (the “First Tuesday book club kicked off around Now the inaugural meeting Graduate), Bronwyn Simpson, Alice Benton, Dennis Crage, and (seated) Valme Crage and Book Club”), the local version the open fire at the East Charl- of the book club has taken Sharlene Lakeman (2016 LMCLP participant). Chery is holding the “yarning stick”, which is aiming to provide a forum ton Hotel, the participants place, Cheryl hopes that num- confers autonomy to the speaker and symbolises inclusion and diversity. where people can come and were actively engaged in dis- bers will grow and that the discuss their favourite reads or cussions on a variety of genres group’s flexible structure will authors, and enjoy the sharing and topics stemming from cur- appeal. of ideas while doing so in a re- rent reads. “If it becomes large we The Litchfield Dance laxed environment. Using an innovative code would form into smaller sub- A participant in the 2016 of conduct aimed at fostering groups by interest and genre (From Anne Walsh) Loddon Murray Community inclusion and respecting the preferences,” Cheryl said. The Annual Queen’s Birthday Weekend dance at Litchfield was again a Leadership Program (LMCLP), voice of others, all speakers “The East Charlton Hotel is roaring success with a very large crowd, possibly eclipsing other years. Cheryl has identified a need were handed an aboriginal an ideal venue – we can have within the community and has “yarning stick” as they began a meal prior to the book shar- People travelled from Can- him the steps. This grand- used her passion to make her their discussion. This artefact ing, and it means participants berra, Sydney, Ballarat, Ben- mother, the oldest resident in LMCLP project draw people not only gives the speaker don’t have to be doing the digo and Melbourne as well Main Street, Litchfield, also Down the together through books. autonomy, but also empha- catering all the time. as from many local areas. It provided several plates of sup- With the loss of the North sises the group’s aim of recog- “Pro prietor, Rick Walklate, helped that the weekend was per, including the jelly cakes, Middle? Central Goldfields Mobile nising cultural and social has the fire burning and a also a sixtieth birthday cele- for which she is renowned. What a glorious day it Library service to Charlton at diversity. couch and comfortable chairs was for the ladies playing bration for Marty Melican, The quality of the supper the end of this year, its im- Amongst last Tuesday’s arranged which helps evoke visiting from Karratha in golf in the third round of the pending demise has been the participants was fellow 2016 the desire to read, relax, chat never disappoints as everyone club championships – green Western Australia. is asked to bring a plate and motivation for Cheryl to get LMCLP member Sharlene and enjoy the company of Driving to the dance in the grass, sunshine and birds her project up and running as Lakeman from Dingee, who other people.” most bring their favourite chirping made it positively very clear evening air, which home cooked specialty. No local users across all age also brought along her visiting Explanatory by name, the promised the icy frost we saw spring-like! groups have expressed their Sydney-based parents, Dennis Second Tuesday Book Club refrigeration is required and next morning, there were The day’s winner was Maree devastation at the news. and Valme Crage, along. will meet next on July 12, at the laden tables are carted out lights all round including the Cullen 86-14, 72 nett, from As an avid Library member Originally from the South the East Charlton Hotel. For midway through the evening. two in the main street and the first runner-up Beris Jones, herself, she has seen first-hand African Eastern Cape coastal more details contact Cheryl One visitor was heard to re- hall lights. 96-21, 75 on a countback the social implications which town of East London, both Kemp, 0427 040 635. mark. “You can’t buy this!” The Melican farm, “Kilmi- from Mandy Male, 82-7, 75. hill”, was lit up like a camp- The most memorable as- Lucky card, Enid Brasier; ing ground, which is what it pect of the evening, however, putting, Maree Cullen 22. actually is at this time each is the quality of the musicians. Nearest the pins: Donald Fishing Fee Changes year. Cars could be seen head- The basic band for the Auto Electric 3rd, Maree ing to the hall from all four evening is Stephen Melican, Cullen; Weir’s IGA 7th, Deb- directions, just like the old Leo Tellefson, Peter Watts, bie Burton and Donald Me- to Boost Investment days. Terry Hogan and Steve Parry chanical and Tyre 14th., The bonfire outside the and they were joined this year Mandy Male. Changes to Victoria’s recreational fishing licensing system, effective hall was just getting going at various times by Susan, Leading scores in the from July 1, will increase investment in projects that improve fishing and, as usual, created great Danny Walsh, Fred Sassman- championships: “A”, Mandy opportunities. warmth for those who chose hausen and Gary Jones. You Male 87, 82; and Debbie Bur- to listen to the music from have never seen such a gath- ton 84, 86; “B”, Beris Jones Fisheries Victoria Execu- “A one-year fishing licence Learn more about fishing outside and catch up with old ering of talented guitarists, 94. 96; Ev. Adams 110, 99. tive Director, Travis Dowling, will cost $35 and a three-year licences, or buy one online, at and new friends. A visiting harmonica players, singers Next week on Wednesday, said the changes included a licence will cost $95. www.vic.gov.au/fishinglicence Irishman declared that the and harmonizers. Gary Jones June 22, is the final round of rise in the price of fishing huge fire was “grand”. There gives a dramatic performance the club championships, fol- licences, with every extra “If purchased online, the is no heating in the hall so you that would equal any of the lowed by afternoon tea at the cent raised to be spent on one- and thre-year licences “Weekly Times” either stand by the fire outside four tenors. Early Bird Café, at approxi- projects that benefit recre- will be discounted to $33 and or frantically dance inside, Just prior to supper the mately 3 p.m.. All are wel- ational fishing. $90 respectively and anglers Coverage for otherwise you will leave for audience was treated to the come. will continue to receive a “These projects comple- home early. beautiful original composi- Thursday, June 23 is plastic licence in the mail, as Photographers ment the State Government’s The fashions are notable as tions of duo, Andre Camillari Charlton’s Golden Putter. they have since November The recent visit by repre- Target One Million plan, this is the night to wear the and Jenny. The guitar playing Bits and Pieces 2015 when plastic licences sentatives from Hobsons beautiful fur and woollen which aims to get more and harmonies from this duo • Maree Cullen began her were introduced. Bay to celebrate the tenth coats belonging to previous people fishing, more often,” anniversary of the alliance were outstanding. Andre and round like a professional – Mr Dowling said. generations, which languish his family travel down every “There will be no changes between the Hobsons Bay par, par, birdie, bogey, birdie “The extra revenue gener- in wardrobes nowadays be- year from Canberra, by road. to exemptions, and children and Buloke Shires, featured – oops! ated by these licensing a photographic exhibition cause most venues are over- All of the music is free and it under 18 will continue to fish • Speaking of Maree, in the changes will boost investment by members of the Hobsons heated. never stops, as all of the per- free.” Mr Dowling said wet- clubhouse after play: “Hey, meaning more fish stocking, Bay Men’s Shed Photogra- Leo Tellefson called for formers love the chance to ting a line with family and Marg, I chipped in”. “So did more improvements to angler phy Group and Williams - the “Pride of Erin” and the play and the night is just not friends was good for physical I –twice,” said Marg Quick. access and facilities, and more town Camera Club. dancers swarmed on to the long enough for them. and mental health and got community fishing events floor. There was a rush for • Apparently “chipping in” people active in Victoria’s The series of thirty-eight “Stevie B” Melican is the where newcomers can come photographs now on display partners, the tradition of male/ was in vogue. The group of great outdoors. female pairs being by-passed brains behind the weekend and try this popular pastime. at Donald’s Woods St Café in and has indicated that the tra- Brenda Brennan, Jean Hogan, Donald, has also been fea- and all ages taking part. The Enid Brasier and Marg Quick “Recreational fishing li- “That’s why we’ll continue dition will continue for a good tured in the recent edition of youngest dancer is yet to turn had five; Beryl Milne had cence fees have not increased to invest fishing licence fees many years. So next year, do “The Weekly Times”, titled, two but he stood in the middle two — which left four of us since 2008. into worthwhile projects that yourself a favour, grab your “Buloke: Through the Lens”. slowly rotating, his little who did not have any! “From July 1, 2016, the really make a difference to To view the news item and mouth agape as the shadowy fur coat and get out to Litch- two-day licence will be re- fishing opportunities, whether associated photos, key http:// dancers circled him, in uni- field for the sort of evening • What did Debbie Burton placed by a three-day licence that’s in Port Phillip Bay, www.weeklytimesnow.com.a son. In contrast, was the that used to be commonplace add to her coffee that had her for $10 and the 28-day licence Lake Eildon or an East Gipp- u/news/photos into your com- ninety-year old dancing with but is fast becoming that of a rolling on the grass in the car will cost $20. sland estuary,” he said. puter’s search engine. her grandson and teaching bygone era. park? “The Buloke Times”, Friday, June 17, 2016 — PAGE 13 Funding for Drought Championships Continue Donald Squash Club payers continued on their way on Wednesday to determine the champions in each grade, making the most of their Affected Sports Clubs handicaps. Sports clubs in Buloke Shire will be able open their doors to more members “A” Grade but Paul matched him and Howard 15-3, 15-13, 15-14, with funding from the State Government to buy new equipment and help coaches Heath Griffiths got the bet- won the first 15-10. The sec- running him around the court, and officials learn new skills. ter of Julian Smith 15-8, 15- ond set was all Derek, with but Wade fought to the very The Member for Western Grants of up to $1,000 are fected clubs to make the most 9, 15-10. He started strongly, good serves and good length, end. Victoria, Jaala Pulford, this available to clubs across Vic- of this support, and apply on- working Julian round the and he won that 15-6, but then It was a closer match when week encouraged applications toria to buy new team uni- line for the third round of court, and although Julian it was shot for shot, both Jasmine played Mark Donnellon, from local clubs, especially forms or equipment. Sporting Club Grants Pro- tried hard, Heath was domi- showing perfect touch, and although she still won 15-13, drought-affected clubs, for the Grant of up to $2,000 are gram,” Ms Pulford said. nating the court position. Paul got home 15-14. 15-13, 10-15. Both had good third round of the $4.6 million also available to expand the He continued with a win There were more good ral- serves and placement, and al- “Giving club administra- Sporting Club Grants Program. skills of coaches and officials, against Mark Brennan, 15-9, lies and displays of skill when though Jasmine just got the tors and volunteers opportuni- Ms Pulford said the pro- and clubs can receive up to 14-15, 15-12. But this was a Derek Hollis played Richard first two sets, Mark got his ties to improve their skills will gram delivers on the Victorian $5,000 for initiatives that very even match, with great Reilly, and it was an excellent touch, and with good running, also give our clubs the edge Government’s commitment to strengthen their operations and shots and rallies, Mark run- match, but Derek proved a lit- came home in the last. over our rivals, and make sure make it easier for all Victori- sustainability. ning and reaching shots like a tle too strong and won 15-13, “C” Grade that they’re sustainable. ans, no matter where they live, Ms Pulford said drought- twenty-year-old. Heath won 15-9, 15-11. It was a well-contested to play the sports they love. affected sports clubs and com- “Programs like these give the deciding set with good “B” Grade game between Bronte Camp- “Through the Sporting Club munities in Buloke Shire can communities the chance to placement. Dean Griffiths proved too bell and Melinda McEwen, Grants Program the Victorian also apply for grants of up to come together and play their Julian Smith had his re- strong on the cold night for and both had sessions of great Government is also getting on $500 from the program to favourite sport, learn new venge when he defeated Jason Jodie Bowles and won their play, but Melinda prevailed with reducing the impact of maintain community connec- skills, and reach their potential Andison 15-13, 15-13, 10-15. match, although the scores are 15-14, 9-15, 15-9, running drought on community sport tions, promote positive mental rain, hail, or shine.” Julian was confident, but this not given Bronte round the court. and recreation in Buloke health and wellbeing, and was even too, and he just pre- Dean also prevailed against Applications for the Sport- Melinda also defeated Shire,” Ms Pulford said. build resilience. vailed. Mark Donnellon 15-14, 15- ing Club Grants Program are Nathan Donnellon, 15-7, 15- “The program gives clubs Buloke Shire is one of 11 There was great squash 12, 11-15, and this was a good open until July 29, 2016. 14, 15-13. Nathan had a grants to buy new sports uni- municipalities across Victoria played between Derek Hollis one for the spectators, with strong lead in the second set, forms and equipment, as well considered drought-affected. For more information or to and Richard Reilly, with ral- many rallies and good serving but Melinda forced her way as funding to expand the skills “I encourage Buloke Shire apply online, visit www.sport. lies and skill, but Derek and placement from both. back to nudge him out, and of coaches and officials.” clubs, especially drought-af- vic.gov.au proved just a little too strong Zac Hollis had two wins, the even third saw both trying and won 15-13, 15-9, 15-11. against Chris Stopps 15-11, to push the other out of the Richard then added to 15-12, 15-13, and against game. Jason Andison’s woes by de- Jodie Bowles 15-11, 15-7, 15- feating him 15-14, 10-15, 15- 10. In a match played in good Nathan also had a good It is Well with My Soul match with Bronte Campbell, 9, but it was a match either spirits, Chris kept him busy In 1871 tragedy struck Chicago as fire raged through the city. When it could have won. At one stage with some unorthodox and although Bronte won 15- Richard showed more skin strokes, but Zac’s length to 14, 12-15, 15-5, there were was all over 300 people were dead and 100,000 homeless. Horatio G. Spaf- some long rallies. Good run- ford, a 43 year old Chicago businessman had invested much of his money that could be seen on top of the corners earned him his head, which made Jason valuable points. Jodie started ning brought Bronte home. into downtown Chicago real estate and so lost a great deal due to the fire. push harder to win the second well, hitting long and fighting Bronte Campbell and Beau Horatio and his wife Anna able to cling to a piece of When peace, like a river set. He slowed somewhat in for the front, but Zac pegged Griffiths showed some young for the next two years helped floating wreckage (one of 47 attendeth my way the third and Richard capitalized. her back with those long shots talent, with great rallies and a the homeless, and grief survivors of the 275 on When sorrows like sea bil- Another good match was to the corners. variety of shots, both playing stricken people get back on board), their four daughters, lows roll: that of Derek Hollis and Paul Jasmine Hollis played a long and short. Beau hung on their feet after the fire. They Maggie, Tanetta, Annie and Whatever my lot, Thou has Sheridan. Derek started well, strong game to defeat Wade to win 15-14, 15-13, 15-11. were also grieving the loss of Bessie perished. taught me to say, their four year old son, who Nine days after farewelling It is well, it is well with my died of scarlet fever shortly his family Spafford received a soul . . . before the fire. They had 4 re- telegram from his wife only Merv Jensen of OAC Min- Singing in the Rain in Spring? maining daughters. two words long “Saved istries told this story as part of After two years of hard Alone”. He boarded the next Agriculture Victoria’s seasonal risk agronomist Dale Grey has assessed a total presentation of music, the latest weather modelling and says yes, we just may need to be warning work they were physically available ship to join his songs, quizzes and story and emotionally exhausted grieving wife. During that telling in a number of meet- up our vocal cords . . . and Horatio Spafford decided voyage the captain of the ship ings around Barham, Cohuna On balance, most models starting to get better at this the date line and trade winds, to take his family on a holiday called him to the bridge. “A and Kerang recently. He fin- to England to join Dwight L. careful reckoning has been suggest average/slightly wet- time of the year. all of these are currently neutral. ished each of the presenta- ter rainfall for the winter period, A wiggly trace of cool Moody and Ira Sanka on one made” he said, “and I believe The Equatorial Pacific Ocean tions with the question “Is it and slightly wetter for spring. of their ministry trips. Just be- we are now passing the place finally returned to a neutral water observed in the eastern well with your soul? Equatorial Pacific could be fore they set sail a last minute where the “Ville du Haure” Nearly all models are still state last week. The Pacific the start of this year’s La Niña. business development forced was wrecked. The water is 3 Merv told us that it is in- on the La Nina and IOD- band Ocean undersea is primed to There has been lower air him to delay. Not wanting to miles deep”. deed well with our soul if we wagon for winter and spring, be a La Niña and is the only pressure and favourable frontal ruin the family holiday he In the midst of his heart have come to trust and follow but the current situation is indicator that currently points activity across Victoria this persuaded his family to go as breaking grief and sorrow Ho- Jesus Christ. Jesus is the only neutral for these phenomena. to one. planned and he would follow ratio experienced the peace One who can give us peace, month, which has aided the later. The family embarked on that only His relationship with forgiveness of sin and eternal Models are split between Of the other big five indi- good start to the season. the “Ville du Haure”. Jesus could provide. He re- hope in the midst of the chal- warmer or average tempera- cators, SOI, central Pacific Subscribe to “The Break” Tragically. disaster struck turned to his cabin and penned lenging times of life tures for winter. Model skill is surface temperature, cloud at - http://go.vic.gov.au/nAGokt their ship off Newfoundland the lyrics of his great hymn Jesus said: “Come to Me, in heavy fog when it collided “When Peace like a River”. all you who are weary and with an English sailing ship, Here is the first verse of a burdened, and I will give you Golfing at Birchip the “Loch Earn” and sank song which has been a favourite rest.” Matthew 11:28 within 20 minutes. Though of thousands of people over Juniors ship. Winner of the daily Lyn and Lesley drew on Horatio’s wife, Anna, was the years: Bruce Stewart On Friday, June 3, the event was Steve Clifford with 28 for the putting. juniors finally had their first a very handy 90-20, 70. Kevin Best second shot on the day of golf for 2016. Reid was runner-up with75-2, third went to Lesley Whitling. Winner of the three hole 73. Nearest the pin on the competition was Lachy Ran- Best second shot on the Hogan’s Transport 11th. went dall with 17-11, 6. Welcome third went to Steven Reid, as to Heather Hogan, with the to four new golfers, Georgia did nearest the pin on the Birchip Engineering 7th. and Hogan, Eliza and Hannah 17th.. Kevin Reid collected the Blair’s Panels 17th. going Gould, and Riley Hogan. We the NTP on the 7th.. to Lyn Boyle. hope you all enjoy your time with us. Wednesday It was lovely to have Joan Glen back at golf, and in good A small field of very keen Glorious sunny skies greeted form too! golfers played three holes on the nine ladies who played in Friday, July 10. Congratula- the third round of the Cham- Due to the funeral next tions to Cameron Bennett who pionship. With the course Wednesday, golf will be can- had 21-11, 10 to be the winner freshly mown and looking celled and the final round of of the golf ball. After having lovely and green, the scene the championship will be some chipping and putting was set for an enjoyable day played on the following practice, Riley Hogan played of golf. Wednesday, June 29, which number six, and was pleased Winner of the daily event will be followed by afternoon with 9 on the hole. Thank you was Lyn Boyle with 81 nett. tea. Could all players bring a to Amy for her help. There was a count back for plate. Sunday runner-up between Lesley All interested people are • Merv Jensen brought music, songs, quizzes and story telling to the meetings he presented Eleven men played in the Whitling and Di Lehman, invited to attend and join in at In Cohuna, Kerang and Barham first round of the Champion- which went to Lesley. the cuppa and chat. PAGE 14 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, June 17, 2016. Donald Juniors Learn the Basics ANZ NetSetGo is Netball Australia’s only junior entry netball program, which an eager group of young Donald netballers are currently enjoying. NetSetGo has been devel- Based on the numbers par- oped to provide children from ticipating this year the future 5 to 10 years with the best of the Donald Netball Club is possible learning and playing looking good. experience to develop a posi- Inclement weather last tive introduction to netball, week forced the young net- ensuring enjoyment and con- bellers indoors, at the Donald tinued participation. Primary School’s Big Shed. • Right: Donald’s Net Set ANZ NetSetGO incorpo- Go participants: Back row rates skill activities, minor (left to right), Tiarnah Hep- games and modified matches worth, Lainey Mortlock, in a fun and safe environment. Jasmine Rollinson, Abby The weekly program is co-or- Griffiths, Addison Funcke, dinated by accredited coaches Hayley Cumming, Toni to ensure a quality experience Jones, Charli Fagan, Laila for all participants. Reilly, Gypsy Donald. Mid- This year Donald’s Net- dle row: Victory Davis, Lilly SetGo has been a 10-week Peters, Rehmi Burke, Anny program run by Jenny Mort- King, Angel Shiju, Alyssa lock and Kim Griffiths, as- Hepworth, April Godkin. sisted by Rowie Anderson, Front row: Annabel Funcke, with 26 girls taking part. The Aria Brennan, Maya Funcke, group has had fun learning the Suzie Stratton, Milla Adams basic skills of netball and, it’s and Libby Griffiths. Absent: hoped, developing a life long Sophie Sarre, Arleea Sarre love of the game of netball. and Halle Rice. Squash Championships Proceeding The handicapped championships of the Donald Squash Club, begun this week, will continue on Monday and Wednesday, June 20 and 22. Andy also defeated Chris The handicaps have given 15-4. Andy played very well, (By “Ivor Hooke”) Winner: Brad Bath 37. Football Tipping confidence to many players with strong serving and place- Stopps in a very close match, Runner-up:. Matt Spencer 36 Donald Auto Electrical and have produced some in- ment, but both were playing 15-11, 8-15, 15-14. Although Saturday football tipping after round teresting results. Up to date, well and Jasmine found her he was the underdog in this Seven players competed in Good scores, Des Jess, 11: 81, M. Male; 80 T. Ander- these are the 3-game matches form in the last game. one, he pushed against Chris’s a Stableford competition. Robert Burton and Kelvin son, D. Nolan; 79 S. O’Shea, that have been played: serving with wall shots and Winner, Luke Kelly 36. Jodie had better luck Clark all 35 points. A. Bird; 77 K. Reither, B. difficult drops. Everything Runner-up, Peter Kelly 34. against Wade Howard, win- Nine out: Peter Barbetti Brasier. “A” Grade ning 15-12, 15-11, 11-15. came down to an intense cliff- Nearest the Pins: Donald hanger on 14 all in the last 16. Auto Electrical 3rd., Mandy Heath Griffiths was able to Starting with her handicap 4 Nine in: Max Harris 16. defeat Paul Sheridan 15-12, points ahead, she kept in front and a very close drop shot Male. Donald Community from Andy clinched a big win Peter Kelly won nearest Bank 16th., Kelvin Adamson. Wyche. Golf 15-13, 10-15, although their with some clever shots that the pins on 7 and 16. A total of eight and a half points were equal. He started made Wade wrong-footed. for him. golfers went on tour to Next Week well, as Paul took a few min- Fortunes changed in the third, Sunday Dunolly for a stableford utes to warm up, but even with Wade reaching the front “C” Grade The Club Championships Pinehurst draw for partner. event on Saturday, June 11. when Paul’s touch returned, and holding on to win the Beau Griffiths had a good begin this week and the draw Winners: Matt Living - Alan Jones was the winner Heath’s good drives put him game. win against the strong play of for the first round is below. for the day with a more than ston/Debbie Burton 68.5. Please turn up at 12 even if under pressure. Paul had a Zac Hollis had two wins, Melinda McEwen 11-15, 15- handy 37 points. Runners-up, Bob Male/Dick you have a late draw, as there good lead in the third, making against Wade Howard 11-15, 10, 15-10, and won the match Donald Denney can’t go Gallagher 69, on countback will no doubt be changes. it hard for Heath to get back 15-5, 15-11 and against Dean by clever placement and good anywhere without picking up from Bill Livingston/Matt Anyone not in draw just turn into the match. Griffiths 15-11, 15-7, 15-9. technique. a prize, and came home with Spencer. up. Anyone in draw who is Neale Postlethwaite lost Wade won the first game of Melinda had better luck a nearest the pin. definitely not playing please twice, to Heath Griffiths and their match by driving deeply against Harrison Bowles,7- Thanks to Burnsy for or- Monday call Geoff on 0419 150126. Derek Hollis. Heath broke into the corners, but Zac took 15, 15-7, 15-12. Harrison ganising and the Dunolly club A good field of 19 played Thank you to Terry Green away to win his first two control of the front position to gave her a 5-point start and for their intriguing golf course in Monday’s Stableford for spraying the course. games 15-10, 15-6, but Neale win the second quite easily. ran away with the first game, (and grass) and the savs, party comp, taking advantage of a Our Kara Kara golf team made a surge to win the last The third was a great game but she found her form and pies and sausage rolls. perfect golf day. had a win in the first round 15-11. with both striving for front took the next two in a good A flyer is up in the club- over Wyche, and plays St Ar- Neale and Derek Hollis spot, and Zac won by a point. match. house for Dunolly’s tourna- were well matched, and naud Knightriders this week. He and Dean Griffiths played Harrison did well against ment, so do yourself a favour played exceptional squash, in 3 close games, with Dean try- Bronte Campbell, 9-15, 15- and check it out. serving and in placement,. ing hard and running every- 13, 15-9. Although he lost the Mitchell Clark Championship Draw Six and a half players had Neale won the first game 15- thing down, but Zac had the first game to Bronte’s good “A” Grade, 1st Tee a 9 hole loosen-up on Sunday 14, but Derek’s game was just Boxing in Perth upper hand and held on to placement, he responded by to iron out a few bugs before a bit better in the next two lo 12:30: K. Adamson, P. win. making Bronte run, and it was Mitchell Clark will next next Sunday’s opening of the allow him to win them 15-7, be boxing in Western Aus- Kelly, M. Livingston. club championships. Dean Griffiths had his re- a really good match. 15-10. tralia on Friday, July 22, at 12:35: B. Bath, W. Living- On a sad note, the club venge by defeating Chris Derek Hollis was also able Bronte had a win against Perth’s Metro Centre. ston, R. Male. members pass on their sympa- to defeat Mark Brennan 15- Stopps 13-15, 15-10, 15-12. Michael Donnellon 12-15, This event is being organ- 12:40: D. Hollis, L. Hard- thies to Mary and the McLen- 13, 14-15, 15-10. Despite a Although Chris was not at the 15-12, 15-14. Both boys came nan family on the passing of top of his form, Dean showed out with great shots and ral- ised by Tony Tolj, Angelo ingham. considerable starting lead of Hyder and Danny Green, and town legend Ian. 6-0, Mark struggled to find how he has improved by his lies, and the match was very shot selection and better read- close and interesting.. will be Mitchell’s first fight in “B” Grade, 10th. Tee Heard at the 19th. much consistency or luck, and the Light Heavyweight • After a fine caddying job ing of the play as they went 12:30: D. Letts, P. Barbetti, Derek controlled the match However, in his grudge division. on Saturday, Will Walker along. G. Harvey. through good length and qual- match against Nathan Don- His opponent in the W.A. proved on Sunday that his ity shot choice, keeping the Chris Stopps, however, de- nellon, Michael Donnellon State Lightweight title bout 12:35: C. Cullen, G. Wood, golf game has gone to another momentum going. feated Mark Donnellon 13- was really strong, winning the will be 41-year-old, Aswin G. Westerland. level from that shown at Mark Brennan did better 15, 15-9, 15-11. This was a majority of the points and Cabuy, from Sydney. 12:40: L. Hancock D. Jess Torquay. against Julian Smith, winning great game to watch, with gaining victory 15-11, 15-14, After this event, Mitchell’s J. Bath. • President Pete (uncle 4-15, 5-13, 15-13. Julian ran many well-placed shots made 15-8, although Nathan made a next scheduled boxing match Pete to some) did a great job away with the first game, but by both. real attempt in the second to 12:45: M. Mortlock, G. is back in Melbourne, com- Stopps, G. Berry. of coach captain on Saturday. Mark fought back bravely to Mark also lost to Andrew catch him. peting for the Victorian Light He dodged every ‘roo and turn the tables. Donnellon 6-15, 15-12, 9-15. Nathan played well against Heavyweight Title in late Au- 12:50: T. Green, D. Wal- some even thought he dodged Andrew started strongly, but Beau Griffiths, but Beau was gust. ters, P Wyllie. Wedderburn! “B” Grade Mark responded well and just too strong, winning 15-9, Mitchell will have a busy • What did “Cheek” and Jasmine Hollis had a win came out fighting to win the 15-14, 15-14, Both were schedule from now until “C” Grade, 1st. Tee George do to Charlie at Swan against Jodie Bowles 8-15, second. There were many playing well, Beau hitting Christmas, pushing his rank- 12:45:. M. Lovett, K. Hill races last week? He 15-5, 15-8, in spite of Jodie’s rallies in the third, but An- strongly, but Nathan returning ings in Australia and the Clark, D. Coats. seems to have a throat block- strong drives, but she lost to drew had the luck of winning well to make him play to his world to a new level by the 12:50: M. Spencer, A. age. Andy Donnellon 5-15, 5-15, each one. full ability. end of the year. Bird, A. Hogan. — “Woof Woof” “The Buloke Times”, Friday, June 17, 2016 — PAGE 15 The Buloke Times Est. 1875 SPORTSPORT Can Saints Resurrect Their Season? As North-Central football approaches the half-way mark of its 2016 season, there is every chance that defending title holder St. Arnaud won't qualify for the finals series to defend its premiership crown. The Saints have won only Joe and Matt Lockhart and one of their 7 games this sea- Darcy Jackson learning and son and currently sit seventh, improving with every outing, ahead of only Wedderburn on the Redback faithful have the league’s ladder. plenty to be excited about. There’s still plenty of time Wycheproof-Narraport has for St. Arnaud to turn its for- shown the ability to wear tunes around, but it needs to down an opposition team with recapture its winning form its unrelenting work ethic, very soon, preferrably tomor- combined with the speed, skill row when it takes on its grand and strength of a formidable final opponent of last season, line-up. Charlton, at the beginning of The Demons will find the second round of the home- goals hard to come by against and-away season. a frugal Wedderburn defence The return of Caleb led by Jake De Araugo, but Bloomer is crucial to the with a steady supply of oppor- Saints’ chances tomorrow, tunities generated by the likes along with good perform- of Tim Holobowski, Connor • Key players in tomorrow’s clash between Charlton and St. Arnaud will include the Navy Blues’ Ben Walklake (preparing ances from Nick Baldwin, Burge, big ruckman Chris to gather in the ball during the round 1 meeting), Daniel Thiesz (third from right, applying pressure to the Saints’ Gavin Ben Batters and key forwards Howgate and the undeniable Vassallo), defender Dean McKay and ruckman Tim Nicolson, and the Saints’ centre half-forward Josh Discher (left). St. Nick and Nathan Coghlan. talents of Corey Jones, the Arnaud is desperate to have James McNamee (moving to Walklate’s right) back in its line-up for the big game. But the player they are home side should get the job missing the most is brilliant done, by 24 to 30 points. basis, and the likes of Spencer Scott Wood showing the way Fitzpatrick and Sam Taylor to Riley Lehmann and Rohan utility James McNamee, who Aitken, Callum Atkins and for the visitors, Boort will need make full use of the dynamic Nolan having a better under- hasn’t pulled on the St. Ar- Tigers or Bulls? veteran Zach Holmes con- to be at its very best, over four ruck work of James Orr to standing of how their team- naud jumper since round 2. tinue their good form, the quarters, to secure a win. One of the most interesting keep the ball flowing Boort’s mates further afield can Will he be back tomorrow? Bulls will be hard to beat. The Magpies’ defence, clashes will be fought out at way and take a lot of presure deliver the ball, the margin Charlton is full of run, Birchip-Watchem should headed by Aaron and Kieren Sea Lake, where the home off their defenders. should be even closer. however, and refreshed by the edge out Sea Lake Nandaly Wilson, is capable of restrict- town Tigers take on the visit- Last time the two met, the Provided Donald can start bye, it will pose a major hur- by 2 to 3 goals in a very ing Donald to a mediocre ing Birchip-Watchem Bulls. margin was only 11 points, well and play four consistent dle for St. Arnaud to get over. evenly contested encounter. score, but it will be up to on- Both teams are still very and with Magpie forwards quarters, it should win, by up The run and carry of Aaron ballers Matt Hodoas, Jarrod much in the race for a finals Brodie Leonard-Shannon, to 3 goals. Walklate, Luke Kyriakides, Pressure on Luke Mulquiny and the return berth but need to keep win- ning in order to displace Royal Blues of the pace of Tom Finlay Two successive losses should see the Navy Blues Donald (third) or Boort (fourth). Bruns Leads Charlton Championship Sea Lake Nandaly is have thrown Donald’s season add to St. Arnaud’s run of into a downward spiral after a outs, by up to 30 points. adapting well to North-Cen- It was the first round of the championship for Charlton men on Saturday. tral football but needs to find very promising start. greater consistency. Tomorrow the Royal Blues The course was green and Gretgrix, Bevan Olive and Olive had junior golf in the Can Redbacks The availability of a full travel to Boort to take on the conditions set to score. And Peter Milward. morning. Jeff McLoughlan Surprise Demons? list, including the Weekley Magpies in a crucial game for score we all did! In fact not The daily competition was sprayed broadleaf weeds form In what could be mistaken brothers Simon and Scott, both in terms of the season one of the 19 golfers had a won by Jamie Soulsby with the fairways. Chris McGurk for a mis-match, undefeated would give the Tigers a strong and their respective premier- sub 70 net. 92-19, 73. He was followed and Country Member Rob ladder leader Wycheproof- base from which to mount its ship aspirations. The words of Aristotle by Ben Gretgrix 101-27, 74, Wilson mulched the garden Narraport takes on Wedder- challenge for a top four finish. A third loss could seriously Onassis, “It is during our Kevin Mathews 97-22-75, beds. Peter and Isabelle Mil- burn, at Wycheproof. But And with key team members undermine the Royal Blues’ darkest moments that we must Clint Olive 95-19, 76, Bevan ward injected cartwheel cac- given the impressive, if un- including Mikal Bloom, Jason position in the top four, plac- focus to see the light”, seemed Olive 102-26, 76, Ian Bruns tus, while Ian Jenkins was successful performances of Collins, Billy McInnes and ing it well within striking dis- appropriate. For most of us, 89-12, 77, Rohan Addlem 91- spotted searching for lost golf the young Redbacks, it would Lachie Gilbert performing tance of Birchip-Watchem the first sign of light was in 13-78 and Roy Postlethwaite balls and rare orchids in the be foolish of the Demons to well on a consistent basis, the and Sea Lake Nandaly, the Clubhouse, with a cold 100-20, 78. rough. take them lightly. second half of their season is whereas a win would restore drink and hot pizza in hand. Roy also claimed the near- Last round Charlton had to full of promise. confidence and establish a Leading “A” grade, with est to the pin ball on the 7th Next Saturday is the second fight tooth and nail to secure The same can be said for clear break between them and 89 is Ian Bruns, Rohan Ad- for an easy par. round of the championships. the four premiership points Birchip-Watchem, which has the chasing pack. dlem is only 2 strokes behind. On Sunday no event was The final round and presenta- held, but there still was plenty tion dinner will be held on against a team in rebuild strung together successive With players of the calibre In “B” grade, Jamie Soulsby of action at the course. Clint Saturday, June 25. mode but which has already victories in recent weeks, its of Ross Young, Brody Had- is leading with 92, closely fol- unearthed a number of very depth building as quality dow, forwards Seamus lowed by Clint Olive. talented young footballers. players return from injury. Young, Jono Neville and “C” grade is a very close Will Holt, still eligible for Provided Brendan George Jackson Hogan, and a well contest. Kevin Mathews had Charlton Ladiesʼ Golf Under-16 football, is a shin- and his fellow forwards can drilled defence led by Nick 97, but is being hotly pursued With the weather fore- Nearest the pin on 2nd. ing light up forward, and with hit the target on a consistent Garner, Daniel Pearce and by Roy Postlethwaite, Ben cast creating a deal of un- was Chris McGurk and on certainty for the second 7th. was Janice Boyle. round of the ladies’ champi- The final round of the onships, play went ahead as championships will be played TAXTTAAX TIME DEDEALSALS NOW ON planned. this week. Anne Kenny has a $1,0001,,000 OFF After commencing play in substantial lead from Lynne light showers, the day im- Southwell for the Club cham- proved and the nine ladies felt pionship, while in “B” grade, RIDRIDEE very fortunate to complete Marj Bartlett maintains a $4,990AWAYAAWWAYW their round before the heavier commanding advantage. rain came later in the afternoon. Anne Kenny was in cham- The golf ladies will be pionship form, having a great busy during the next week round of 81.She won the daily with preparations for the 25th. event with 81-13, 68 nett, as Annual Putter event to be well as being the second round played on Thursday, June 23. winner of the Silver Spoon. Recently Wendy Laffin VALID UNTIL: 30 JUNE 2016 Chris McGurk, fresh from her and Chris Livingston col- DONALD MOTORCYCLES “Granny” visit to the West lected trophies at Donald 44-46 Woods Street, Donald 3480 was runner-up with 92-22, 70. Gymkhana, and last week P: (03) 5497 1611 Wendy Laffin had her put- Lynne Southwell won two NOWAV AVAILABLE E: [email protected] W: www.donaldmc.com.au ter accurately tuned to have nearest the pins at Wedder- FINANCE 22 putts. burn Good Girls day. PAGE 16 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, June 17, 2016.