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Volume 3 # 7 March 2017 Handstands for Hayden When Hayden Marshall almost lost his life late last year after a fall from a trampoline, his family’s life was turned upside down.
As if running their own cleaning business, volunteering with the Phillip Island Scouts and keeping up busy family life with their sons Rory (who was completing Year 12), Hayden (who trained for gymnastics several times a week in Mornington) and Toby wasn’t enough, now Sharon and Ian’s daily routine involved trips to Melbourne to spend every minute possible with Hayden.
A huge community fundraising event is being held to raise money for the Marshall family to assist with expenses such as modifying their home to accommodate Hayden’s wheelchair, and to help with the other massive costs involved with his ongoing treatment.
A state gold medal winning gymnast, Hayden has always wanted to hold a world record, so ‘Handstands for Hayden’ is now calling for your support.
Local organisations that the Marshalls are involved with including the Phillip Island Nature Park, YMCA Phillip Island, Rhyll Trout and Bush Tucker Farm, Phillip Island Scouts and Newhaven College have combined with The Westernport Hotel and Cowes CWA to put on a community festival extravaganza.
Renowned local duo The Pierce Brothers will headline the entertainment program that will include DJ BANDO and Newhaven College bands.
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March 2017 Page 4 The Waterline News - March FROM THE CORINELLA creativity is an interesting word that means EDITOR’S RATEPAYERS AND different things to different people, and so many people mistakenly think they lack that DESK RESIDENTS creative spark. We have hidden depths that [email protected] ASSOCIATION we haven't even investigated yet, and it
should not be competitive, because it is a Welcome to the March edition of The 2015 COMMITTEE. celebration of all that we can become when Waterline News, first quarter of the year President. Lyndell Parker. we work together as a community. if you gone already. Vice President. Peter Tait. haven't already done so, check out the We are very pleased this month to welcome Secretary. David Laing. Facebook page for "The Edge of Us", or two new major sponsors (advertisers) to Assistant Secretary. Wayne Maschette. look for details at the Corinella Community The Waterline News, The Bendigo Bank Treasurer. Michael Kelzke. Centre, or one of the many places flyers are and Newhaven College. General Committee Members. located. Support your community, you may Along with all of our loyal advertisers, we Brian Lloyd and Jackie Tait. not want to be a part of the creative urge you to give them your support Who can believe summer is officially process ..... but you can certainly support by wherever possible. over...... the year is flying by already. It has putting Saturday evening the 8th of April to Thanks to all contributors who helped to been a very interesting summer in the area, enjoy the "visual Luminous feast" that will make this month’s edition one of the most real estate has been booming, with lots of be on display at each of the 5 participating interesting reads we have ever had. new people falling in love with our amazing towns, Pioneer Bay, Grantville, Tenby All of the usual Community news and Waterline towns, and coming to join us. Point, Corinella and Coronet Bay. No need events are there for you as well, the ones On behalf of the CRRA I would like to say to cook that night, as there will be a food we received anyway. welcome! We love to have new residents trail going from town to town...... If you Coming up next month we have two come and join us, you are investing your fancy a tasty sausage with onions the special features, a historical report on the future into Corinella, and coming along to CRRA will be doing the honours in Chicory industry on Phillip Island, and a our meetings as a visitor, or as a member, is Corinella, at very reasonable prices. This is story on the life of Dr Eric (Tim) Ealey, a great way to connect with other such an exciting opportunity that we have, who turns 90 later this month, see a brief community minded people. to bond as a group of towns, as well as in note on page 23. We have interesting and informative guest our local communities. The best is yet to We hope you all have a very Happy Easter, speakers, our local councillors are generally come...... hope to see you there!!!! take care on the roads, we don’t want you in attendance with updates on the lastest Lyndell Parker. to miss next month’s edition. Shire developments. It is a forum for Roger Clark, Editor. discussion on Community issues, and an Distribution Area: opportunity to get involved with the We distribute 1500 copies each month development and future growth and through Tooradin, Koo Wee Rup, Lang direction of the town. Our next meeting is Lang, Nyora, Loch, Kernot, Grantville, on Saturday April 8, 10am, Balcombe Corinella, Coronet Bay, Bass, San Remo, Street entrance of the Corinella Community President: Jean Coffey 0419 500 593 Newhaven, Cowes and French Island. We Centre, finishing with "bikkies and a Secretary: David Pearce 0401 514 339 also send out almost 500 copies by email cuppa" ...... love to see you there! All Tenby Point residents are very and all editions right from the first edition The countdown is on for the "Luminous welcome. Membership is just $10 per are available on our website: streets" week, the very exciting arts project household per year. www.waterlinenews.com.au taking place in our Waterline towns. The Disclaimer: All views expressed in The Waterline News heart of the project is all about connecting are those of the author of each article, not the publisher. people through shared creativity...... Grantville & District ForeshoreCommittee of Management INSIDE THIS MONTH Section Page Section Page Greg Hunt’s news 32 Advertisers index 35 Health & Lifestyle 14-15 Arts, Books & Writing 28-31 History 23-25 Chairman: Eric Hornsby. Bass Coast Post in print 21 Markets, Op Shops and local Halls 9 Treasurer - Roger Hayhurst. Community Notes, Directory, News, On the Road - Places to go 26 Secretary: Dr. David Bourne. and Community Centre updates 6-12 Our People 27 Committee: Contact Details 3 Sports & Leisure 33 Ian James, Barbara Coles and Entertainment & Lifestyle 16-17 Trivia, Philosophy & Quiz 22 Dr. Eric (Tim) Ealey. Food 13
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March 2017 Cut off date for submissions and advertising is the 1st of each month Page 5 Community Notes GRANTVILLE AND PIONEER BAY DISTRICT RATEPAYERS PROGRESS & RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION Contact 2016 -17 Committee Zena Benbow
President (acting) Helen Zervopoulos ______Vice President Kat Cox Secretary Kathy Hopkins CORONET BAY Treasurer Sylvia Harris RATEPAYERS & General Members Chris Cox, RESIDENTS Membership Fees: $10 single - $20 family Kathy Hopkins, Secretary 0439 000 148 ASSOCIATION Great News for Grantville – FITNESS 2016 Committee: STATION President David Buckingham After a lot of community consultation and Secretary Stephanie Hartridge much re writing of the funding submission Treasurer Sebastian Nowakowski for the Bass Coast Smarty Grants, Acting General Committee Members: Mel President Helen Zervopoulos is pleased to Gration announce that enough funding was secured for the installation of a multi function The Waterline News Fitness Station at the Memorial Park. makes space available Council was holding surplus funds left after to all community the Memorial Park Committee of groups in our Bass Valley Management folded some time ago. The distribution area and nearby for letting money was always intended to be used for the community know about their Combined Memorial Park projects. The equipment will activities and events. Churches be installed by Safe Play Systems who were Send us your details Easter Services. selected for the safety and durability of their Deadline - 1st of each month. products. It is anticipated that the Fitness Distribute 3rd Thursday of each month There will be a Communion Service at Station will be installed some time in April. To ensure your message gets out St Paul’s Anglican Church Bass at ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be there, make sure you get in before the st 10.30am on Good Friday and the usual on Friday 31 March 2017 at the Grantville deadline. Communion Service at St Paul’s Reserve Hall at 7.30pm. Anglican Church Bass at 12.30am on Our Councillors will be in attendance if you LOCAL POLICE NETWORK Easter Sunday, followed by a shared need any help with any issues. Also an lunch. update on the Luminous Streets Project Bruce Kent Station which will be on Saturday 8th April 2017 Commander, San Remo For information on all other local from sunset to 11pm and updates from Police Eastern Region Church services over Easter Associations and Groups to let you know Division 5 Victoria Police Contact what is happening in our area. We would phone: 5678 5500 Sandy Ridge love to see you there, so come along and fax: 56785766 5997 6127 have a coffee and find out what is happening mobile: 0411 837 467 Email: in your town or if you have a problem our [email protected] Association might be able to help. New email: [email protected] members are always welcome.
Emergency Dial 000 The Right Wrong www.police.vic.gov.au An Easter play in two acts Performed for one night only at The Anglican Parish Hall, Cowes 6 for 6:30pm, Saturday 1 April Coronet Bay Neighbourhood IMPORTANT Bring a main course or dessert to share Watch before the performance NOTICE Entry by Program, $5 each Contact: Ivan Bradshaw - Enquiries: 5997 6227 5678 0663 - 0414345754 Chairperson. Ivan Bradshaw. Bass Valley Computers Vice Chairperson Julie Cameron. Secretary Pauline Hiscock. (Grantville) has closed Vice Secretary Ivan Bradshaw. down and moved to Social Media Manager Christine Slavin Wonthaggi. Treasurer Joyce Cotter. Vice Treasurer Tracey Farr. If any of my old customers Area Supervisor Levinus Van Der Nuet need help they can ring me Fund Raising Bianca Peters. on 0438 788 363
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Kooweerup Reiki Healing Regional Health Service New to Corinella 235 Rossiter Road, Koo Wee Rup ph: 03 5997 9679 $60 for 1 hour Reiki Healing Session with a Reiki Master email: [email protected] Benefits of Reiki: website: www.kooweeruphospital.net.au Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, weight loss, Illness recovery Support to stay & many more. Suitable for all ages. Evenings and at home weekends available. Most of us don’t want to think about Contact Kathryn to arrange an needing support when we get older, but appointment it’s important to know what your options Gift Vouchers available are. Phone: 0407 676 898 Website: Ageing well is about being prepared, www.reikieternalenergy.com.au Email: having choice and flexibility. [email protected] Many people would prefer to stay in their own home, close to their loved ones and connected to their communities.
A Home Care Package gives you more options to live independently. South Gippsland It is a personalised, coordinated, ongoing Arthritis Support package that allows you to choose how Group best your funds are used.
You, your family or carers understand Coffee & Chat 1st Monday of Month your needs and goals best, so it makes 6-8pm, Leongatha RSL & sense that you choose the support you 1st Tuesday of Month 2-4pm, want in your home. Korumburra Indoor Recreation Centre Cost: Gold Coin Donation. For more KRHS is government approved to provide information please contact: Home Care Packages. Adam: 0408353785 [email protected] We are committed to help you to obtain Marg: 0417 154 057 high quality reliable care with flexible Diane: 5658 1443 times that suit you, 7 days a week. ______By choosing our service we can offer experienced health professionals to advise South Gippsland Mental Illness and advocate for you. Carer’s Group We want you to have the assistance you If you would like to join the group or get need to lead a healthier and more independent life in your own home. more information: Phone now - Care Advisor 5997 9655 Maggie 5658 1781 Rosemary 5662 4352 KRHS is a 72 bed Public Hospital.
We provide a range of community and centre based services: Acute Care, Early Parenting, Transitional Care, Respite and Residential Aged Care, Community Health, District Nurses, Pathology and Allied Health e.g: Physiotherapy, Social work and Occupational Therapy. There is also Specialist Medical Services: Podiatry, Cardiology and a Diabetes Clinic. KRHS is a member of the International Health Promoting Hospitals Network and Global Green and Healthy Hospitals. GRANTVILLE PIRATE FESTIVAL Sat 22nd April www.marukoalapark.com.au/
March 2017 Page 7 Community Directory
Send us your Community Group Coronet Bay, & Surrounds Playgroup Phillip Island Indoor Carpet Bowlers Notices by 1st each month (0-4yrs) Coronet Bay Hall Come and join the fun [email protected] Mondays 10am—12noon Friday 2 - 4.30pm, Saturday 1 - 4.30pm Artists’ Society of Phillip Island (Please bring $2 per family and a piece of Phillip Island Celebration Centre 6 Lions 56-58 Church Street Cowes fruit. ($5 Annual Membership per family), Court, Cowes Contact Jack 0434 944 380 For more information http://aspi-inc.org.au/ ALL children are to be accompanied by their parent or carer. Tea and coffee Phillip Island & District Railway Australian Red Cross provided, Indoor and outdoor play Modellers Inc. Woodleigh Vale Branch Contacts: Becky 0439 638 854 The Phillip Island & District Railway Members meet in each other’s homes on Ann 5678 0341 Modellers Inc. meet every Sunday from 2nd Thursday of Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug & Oct. 1.30pm to 5pm. At the Phillip Island Contact Sheila Campbell 5678 8210 Coronet Bay Adult Social Club Celebration Centre, 6 Lions Court Cowes. Tuesday 7-10pm Coronet Bay Hall Contact Peter 5956 9513 Bass Coast Community Baptist Church Ann 5678 0341 Meets Sundays Phillip Island Patchworkers OP SHOP open Mon-Saturday Country Women’s Association of Vic inc. Meet on a Monday night from 7.30 at the Contact the Op Shop for details 5678 8625 Bass Group. Newhaven Hall (except public holidays), the Coronet Bay Margot 0409 559 047 first Tuesday of the month at the Newhaven Bass Coast L2P Learner Driver Mentor Cowes Lorraine 5952 2165 Information Centre meeting room 10.30 and Program Wonthaggi - Corinella Glen Alvie Libby 5678 3280 the last Tuesday of the month at the Cultural The Bass Coast L2P Program now has a car Grantville Annie 5678 8037 Centre in Cowes at 10.30. Cost to attend is at Corinella & District Community Centre. Loch Val 5659 4268 $2. To join the club is $20 annually with a For further information contact: Woodleigh Vale Carol 5678 8041 $6 one off joining fee. For more information Veronica Dowman 5672 3731 0467590679 contact Debbie on 59521530 or at Grantville & District Ambulance [email protected] Bass Coast Strollers Auxiliary Catering for all adults participating in walks Contact - Shelly 0417 593 497 Phillip Island Senior Citizens Club around the Bass Coast region of Victoria. Phone bookings 5952 2973 Contact Liz Hart 5678 0346 Grantville & District Business & Tourism Email [email protected] Website: http://basscoaststrollers.org/ Association President Neroli Heffer 5678 8548 Phillip Island Squares Bass Friends of the RSL Square Dancing, Bass Valley Community Secretary Sue Kinniff 0418 588 596 Grantville & District Ratepayers & Hall. Bass School Rd, Bass 7.30 - 10.00pm Residents Association Thursday nights Bass Valley Landcare Secretary Kathleen Hopkins 5678 8327 Contact: Carol 5952 5875 2-4 Bass School Rd, Bass 5678 2335 Grantville & District Foreshore Pioneer Bay Progress Association Bass Valley Lions Club Op Shop Committee Zena Benbow [email protected] Situated at the Grantville Garden Supplies Roger Hayhurst 0416 061 400 Open Monday-Saturday 5678 8357 Survivors of Suicide Grantville Recreation Reserve Committee Raising awareness to aid prevention Corinella & District Probus Club Pat Van 5997 6221 Jillian Drew 0413 056 165 1st Wednesday each month except January Bass Hotel 10am start, Morning tea Grantville Tennis Club Inc. St Pauls Anglican Church Bass suppliesd . Can purchase Lunch after Contact Pat Van 5997 6221 HC at 12.30pm every Sunday followed by a meeting . Heather Reid 0421 012 519 shared lunch Kernot Uniting Church Rev Greg Magee 5952 2608 Corinella Bowling Club Inc. 1040 Loch-Kernot Road, Kernot Balcombe Street Corinella. Local services throughout the year St Georges Anglican Church Corinella Patti Scammell 5678 0191 Contact Secretary Judy Hogan 0422 094 903 1st Sunday each month 11.00am Other Sundays 9am Corinella & District Community Centre Lang Lang Community Centre Free Community Lunch Corinella 48 Smythe St Corinella. 5678 0777 Coordinators Marg and Michelle Community Centre Second Friday Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm Keep up to date: Phone 5997 5704 Op Shop open Mon, Thur, Fri 10am - 2pm Facebook @corinellacommunitycentre Email: [email protected] Saturday 9am- 12.30pm www.corinellacommunitycentre.org.au Lang Lang Playgroup Tenby Point Residents Association Corinella & District Men’s Shed & (0-Preschool) Thursdays 9.30am President Jean Coffey 0419 500 593 Woodies Group Corinella Road Lang Lang Community Centre $2 per child Secretary David Pearce 0401 514 339 Visitors and new members welcome . Contact Crystal 0473 077 125 Contact Secretary: Graeme 5678 0345 The Probus Club of San Remo Phillip Island Community Art & Craft Second Monday of the month (except Corinella Foreshore Committee Gallery Inc. January) 10am at the Newhaven Public Contact Barbara Oates 0427 780 245 Cowes Cultural Centre Thompson Ave Hall. Visitors Welcome. Open every day 10am—4pm Enquiries: Neil Stewart 5956 6581 All Enquiries Call Aleta 0419 525 609
March 2017 Details not right? Let us know… Email: [email protected] Page 8 Around the Markets & Op Shops
U3A Bass Valley 1st Sunday 10+ stalls Jumbunna Bush Market Bric a brac , cakes, & jams Friday, plus a Jumbunna Hall sausage sizzle on Saturdays. Further information, phone 5657 3253 Further Information: 5678 5386 Courses offered: Book Club, Bush Painting, Creative 2nd Sunday OP SHOPS Writing, Gardening, Get Creative, Koowee Community Market Bass Movies & Theatre Appreciation, Cochrane Park, Rossiter Rd 8am -1.30pm Bass Valley Community Group Tai Chi for Arthritis and Welding. Indoor/outdoor Phone 0418 289 847 Hadden House Op Shop www.u3abassvalley.com Email: [email protected] Next to Bass Hall, Bass School Road Heather White 5997 6323 Monday to Friday 9am - 3pm (PO Box 142 Grantville 3984) Rotary Club Market Wonthaggi Saturday 10am - 2pm U3A TAI CHI Apex Park 8am - 1pm, 50+ stalls Phone Enquiries 5678 2277 Why not give the U3A Tai Chi for Arthritis Walk to nearby Make it -Bake it Market a try? Coronet Bay Hall 9.30am Tuesday Contact: Neville Goodwin 5672 7245 Corinella Gentle exercise, good company and a Garry Sherrick 5672 5812 St George’s Anglican Church Op Shop cuppa. Smythe Street Corinella, next to Church Further Loch Lions Village Market Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday information: May - Sept Loch Public Hall 10am - 2.00pm Laura Oct - April Loch Railway Station Park Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm 5678 0884 70 + stalls Vicki Information from Noel Gregg 5627 5576 Grantville 5678 8734 Market day phone 0418 500 520 Bass Coast Community Baptist Church ______Op Shop 3rd Sunday Bass Highway, Grantville MARKETS Inverloch Farmers Market Open Monday - Friday 10am - 3pm The Glade, Esplanade, 8am - 1pm Every Sunday Community Markets Saturday 10am - 1.30pm Kongwak 50+ stalls Phone 5678 8625 Market Information: [email protected] 10am - 3pm Phone 0439 364 760 Lang Lang Retro stalls, Lang Lang Community Op Shop food, vegetables, coffee, curries Tooradin Sunday Market 12 Westernport Road 30+ stalls 9am - 1pm Monday - Friday 10am - 3pm Enquiries: Jane 0408 619 182 Stallholders wanted, $20 includes 1 sausage Saturday 10am - 1pm & bread breakfast per stall. 1st Saturday All Market Enquiries: 0429 188 280 Nyora Archies Creek Indoor Market Nyora Op Shop at the Nyora Station Community Hall 4th Sunday (Weather Permitting) Open Monday - Saturday 9am - 1pm. Enquiries: [email protected] Grantville Variety Market Enquiries to Sylvia, Phone 5659 0089 Grantville Recreation Reserve 2nd Saturday Bass Highway, Ample parking. San Remo Coal Creek Farmers’ Market Weather permitting, Except December Bass Coast Community Health Op Shop Coal Creek Community Park 8am – which is the third Sunday. Back Beach Road. 12.30pm 8am—2pm 100+ stalls Opening times and all enquiries to Bass 50+ stalls BBQ & Sausage sizzle, Coffee Cart, indoor Coast Health on 5671 9200 or Email: [email protected] and outdoor, cake stalls plus plenty of home [email protected] Contact for information 0459 629 000 made goodies. Contact for further details 5997 6221 Community Halls for Cowes Island Craft Market Hire 102 Thompson Avenue, 9am - 2pm Last Sunday of each month Archies Creek In the grounds of St Phillips Church Inverloch Community Farmers’ Market Mez Oldham 60+ stalls Make, bake and grown goods The Glade, Esplanade, 50+ stalls 0415 445 215 and produce. Fresh produce grown and made in Bass Valley Contact for further details 0412 710 276 Gippsland. 5678 2277 Email: Corinella Paula Clarke 0418 441 046 4th Saturday [email protected] Coronet Bay Peter Thick 0429 851 004 Churchill Island Farmers’ Market Phone 0417 370 488 Dalyston Dorothy Slade 5678 7334 40+ stalls. 8am - 1pm Grantville Pat Van 5997 6221 [email protected] 2nd Friday and Saturday each month Kernot Julie Johnston 5678 8555 Further Information 0439 364 760 San Remo Cuppa and Chat Market Kongwak Betty Anderson 5657 4317 St. Augustine’s Church Loch Grieg Barry 0419 358 628 Cowes Market on Chapel Marine Parade San Remo Kilcunda Marion 0404 135 434 Chapel Street. 8.30am - 2pm, 30+ stalls Hosts a Cuppa and Chat Market every Nyora Robyn 5659 0098 Further information-contact 0428 603 043 month on a Friday and Saturday. Newhaven Noel Street, 5956 6122 Friday 9am - 1pm Rhyll Ring General Store, 5956 9205 Saturday 9am - 12noon Woodleigh Evan Jones 5657 7275 March 2017 Page 9 More Community News
Traditional Sampler Quilts on Mondays Handstands for Hayden From Page 1 9.30 - 12.30pm. Have a go on 23rd March. Please book. Newhaven College’s oval will be filled with kids activities including an abseiling tower, Boomerang Bags (cotton) on Thursdays graffiti wall, jumping castles, giant slide, 7.00 - 8.00pm. Have a go on 23rd and 30th billy carts and plenty more, all free of Who are we? March. charge with admission. Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre incorporating Mitchell House and the Learn Leather Carving on Thursdays YMCA Phillip Island are offering a unique Harvest Centre is run by a community 10.30 - 12noon. Although the course has way to begin the day – by travelling the based Committee of Management. We started, new people will be welcome for 6.5km from Cowes YMCA to Newhaven aim to provide a positive, welcoming the final two sessions on Thursdays 23rd College on wheels! Cycle, scoot or skate, environment where you can meet new and 30th March it’s up to you, just visit www.ymca.org.au friends, learn or share skills, ideas and for details. information. If you’re interested in Sing For Fun on 2nd and last Wednesdays being more involved in your of the month. Come along on 29th March. A classic car and motorcycle show ‘n’ shine Neighbourhood Centre call in and have It can provide many health benefits, can will add even more wheels to the day’s a chat to the Coordinator Jan Bourne. lighten our mood and assist with stress- entertainment and of course there will be relief. Call Jacqui for details: 0432 934 excellent food – wood fired pizza, spit roast, News from Wonthaggi Neighbourhood 681. baked potatoes, sausage sizzle, coffee, Centre (Mitchell House) To call: 5672 Devonshire tea, a licensed bar and loads 3731 Chronic Pain Support is on Thursday more. 30th March. 1.00pm We’ve had a good start to the year and are Chronic pain can be isolating, meet with Donations for the Grand Auction are now at midway with Term 1. We’ve had others to share and have social support. beginning to arrive at Newhaven College good events on the go and there are more Call to register. and more are welcome. to come. Why not start with ‘Tastepoint’ - Gill Cross from the Patchwork Collection a fundraising event on the 18th March. Community Councillor Catch Ups is on Friendship Group in the Yarra Valley heard There is a choice of 3 sessions: 11.00am, Friday 31st March. 1.00 - 3.00pm about Hayden’s plight from her grandson, 12noon, or 1.00pm. Do a taste test of Come and chat with councillors from Boyd, who attends Newhaven College. quality beef samples through The Bunurong and Westernport Wards. Three quilts have been donated, one is for Tastepoint research company and help Hayden himself and two others featuring raise funds for the Wonthaggi There are many other courses and intricate quilting and exquisite detail that Neighbourhood Centre. Call today to events available, find out by visiting our has involved hundreds of hours of work register. Facebook page on Mitchell House from these kind ladies will be up for Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre and auction. What else to look forward to: keep up to date with what’s going on or just pop in and have a cuppa and a chat, Everyone is invited to attend Handstands for Play Dungeons and Dragons on Sundays everyone welcome. Hayden. Sunday 26 March from 12 noon to at 12noon - 4.00pm come along on 19th 6pm at Newhaven College’s Phillip Island and 26th March. Old game, new fun. Road campus, 1770 Phillip Island Road, Phillip Island. Adult Bicycle - Learn to Ride on Mondays 9.00 - 11.00am. Come along on Entry is $25 adults or $10 students and 20th March to learn to ride or to brush up includes free entertainment and activities. your skills. Booking essential. Enrolment Tickets are available at required. www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au/about/events
Carers Support Group on the 3rd Gill Cross from the Patchwork Collection Tuesday of the month, our next one is 21st Friendship Group in the Yarra Valley March. 10.30am - 1.00pm. has donated these exquisite quilts for the It provides an opportunity for carers to Handstands for Hayden Grand Auction. meet for social contact and support. Enquiries: Kelly Fuery 5956.7505 Card making project is on Tuesday 21st [email protected] March. 12.30 - 3.30pm. Learn to make beautiful and unique cards for your family and friends. Birthdays are always on the go! Booking essential.
Meditation on Tuesdays at 12.30 - 1.15pm. Try it on 21st March. Learning to relax and meditate just requires gentle practise.
March 2017 Page 10 Community Centre News BASS VALLEY COMMUNITY LANG LANG COMMUNITY GROUP Inc. CENTRE Bass School Road, Bass Centre Manager: Roderick McIvor Phone 5678 2277 Somehow, we expect the year to stop and draw breath at the end of December. It doesn’t, and we suddenly find we have a quarter of the year Public Internet Access to All behind us. Ella members. Hayes Yet again our organisation, Bass Valley IPad Tuition. Community Group Inc, has managed to Lifestyle classes including: organise our Bass Valley Autumn Festival, Yoga, Pilates, Cardio, now in its third year. There is a lot of planning Walking group and Line over quite a period of time that goes into it. 0403 2459 622 Dancing, Tai Chi. And almost all of it done by volunteers. It is a [email protected] Playgroup and Hey Dee Ho very impressive effort. for the littlies. While we like to think (hope) there is an You can find us on Facebook at element of fund-raising in the Festival, our A variety of Patchwork www.facebook.com/paulstablecafe groups. focus is on getting the community and others E.A.T.@Paul's Table Men’s Shed Group. together. The strength of communities is often Equality, Acceptance, Tolerance under-estimated. The communities of Secretarial Support Services Facebook, Twitter and Instagram etc may be including: Photocopying, considered synthetic or imitation communities. typing and scanning. However they do generate vast social Book Exchange interaction and can’t be overlooked when Small offices for hire estimating communities’ social interaction. We are your local Neighbourhood House Centrelink Agent with The number of people who might have and Adult Community Education Centre. dedicated computer. contacted others on these social media to ask if Term 1 is here, drop by and pick up a Medicare Claim Service they are going to the Autumn Festival brings program to see what’s on. Come and join ______virtual and the real elements of community our new mosaic class, computer basics Forthcoming events: together. And all of it is important for keeping class, exercise classes, art groups and much people aware that they are part of the more… Mar 1/8/15 - First Aid interactive web of the human condition and to Calling all artists, we are revamping the Cert II & CPR help them make meaning out of it. Foyer Wall and providing a gallery space For further details on all events To return to more practical matters, the Bass for rental on a monthly basis. The months Please call us, we open @ 9.30am five Valley Community Group still struggles to get days a week. are filling fast, call for further details and 7 Westernport Rd, Lang Lang 3984 adequate patronage of our Tuesday and Friday costings. Don’t forget we have our 9 seater shopping bus. It too brings people together bus for hire at a great rate and the free food Contact Coordinators who might otherwise be very isolated. We are pantry that’s available for those having Michelle or Marg hoping to run a publicity drive for it in March- difficulty putting food on the table. Call in (03) 5997 5704 April. This will include a ‘loyalty card’ where for further info or like us on Facebook - [email protected] we will run a ‘buy five rides and get one free’ @corinellacommunitycentre. scheme for a while. Hopefully this will attract 2017 Term 2 flyer out soon. If you miss more people to the service. Those who use the See you soon, Iain Ritchie out give us a call. service appear to love the experience. The 48 Smythe St Corinella 5678 0777 combination of running into drivers and Mon-Fri 10-4.00 passengers that they get to know along with getting help to take their purchases into their house when they arrive home is seen as a large Phillip Island enhancement on taking a bus or taxi. Some on Community and Learning Centre the bus find using it preferable to using their own car. So stay watching and if you live in the Waterline areas, you might find a loyalty 0473 077 125 card and promotional material in your mail. On a lighter note…pun alert…we have just upgraded the lights in the Bass Hall. One bank of the fluoros in the Hall ceiling had died completely and the others were looking very tired. We have now have all new lights which are all energy-saving. We also have an addition 56-58 Church St, Cowes of some modern hanging lights that greatly Centre Manager - Linda Morrison enhance the atmosphere in the Hall. These 5952 1131 Email : [email protected] latter are thanks to a new project being www.pical.org.au launched called Paul’s Table.
March 2017 Page 11 Community CFA NEWS remember we are always looking for new members. All our brigades are volunteer
With and have firefighting and non-operational Michele roles available. Fulwell Grantville Adventure Expo Welcome to Autumn! Kernot-Grantville Fire Brigade have their major fundraiser on Sunday April 2, from We have thankfully had a relatively quiet 10am to 4pm at the Grantville Reserve. summer but don’t be deceived – fire danger The Grantville Adventure Expo offers is still high and with below average rainfall something for the whole family with kid’s PAUL’S TABLE– a community cafe and above average temperatures predicted activities, display vehicles – with trophies in with a diference.
for autumn we all need to remain prepared. 4x4, Ute, Van and wagon divisions, live music, trade stands, market stalls, raffle and What is Paul’s Table? Keep monitoring fire danger ratings every a live Auction! For the first time this year day and implement your fire plan if needed. we will have an historic emergency services Paul’s Table is a community cafe Remember the declared fire danger period vehicle display. The Young Veterans will operating from the Bass Hall in School is still in force meaning fire restrictions are also bring along a vehicle display. Come road Bass. It’s next to the op shop. It will offer delicious snacks and drinks at very still in place. along and have a chat to our fantastic sponsors at their stands including SG Off- reasonable prices. One thing many people don’t think of when Road, Berwick Mitsubishi, Wonthaggi Why is it called Paul’s Table? preparing for the fire season is if fire Tyrepower, MWToolboxes, Wonthaggi Electronics and Cranbourne Holden. Ross and Tracey Denby who run the pop- appliances can safely enter and leave a up cafe had a son called Paul who died property. We may need to be able to open Keep up to date by liking the Grantville aged 14 of a rare disease. The cafe is named in honour of him. to electric gates manually, heavy foliage Adventure Expo Facebook page - and overhanging branches need to be clear When will it be open? facebook.com/grantvilleadventureexpo The cafe will be open on Sundays and of the driveway so our trucks have clear Wednesday. A community breakfast will access. To give you an idea our trucks are be served from 8.30am to 10am on approximately 3m wide, 8m long, 3.1m Sunday, gold coin donation. high and have a 20m turning circle – so can Glen Forbes & District Annual It will open for cafe service on Sunday we safely access your property if we are Picnic will be held on Sunday 19th and Wednesday from 10 am till 2.00pm. needed? Of course, having great access March from 12 noon at the Glen What is the aim of Paul’s Table? The philosophy of the cafe is to bring the means nothing if we can’t find you so make Forbes Reserve 1720 Dalyston-Glen Forbes Rd Glen Forbes. whole community together and reconnect sure your house number is easily visible There will over wholesome food and in an from the road! be a spit atmosphere of equality, acceptance and tolerance. Out and About roast supplied We welcome groups from schools and You will often see members of our local for a gold social clubs. It is a non- profit enterprise. Ross and Tracey extend a warm welcome brigade’s out and about undertaking coin donation. to all in the community! training, fundraising or helping at 0432 459 622 community events. Kernot-Grantville is There will [email protected] always at the Grantville Community Market be a jumping castle and a BBQ will be parking on the 4th Sunday of every month available for those that wish to cook. and Corinella usually assist at local markets Bring your own chairs, drinks, salads and events in Corinella and Coronet Bay. etc. This month you will see brigade members A marquee will be erected for shade. parking cars at Serenade at Sunset on March 11. Always feel free to ask questions of the enquiries to David Blum 0418393311 members of the members you see and
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March 2017 Page 12 Food Roast chicken with gluten-free the onion and bacon, and saute until the Method: stuffing onions are soft. Set aside to cool before Sieve dry ingredients, rub in butter and Ginny Grant. using. knead lightly until smooth. Mix together the quinoa, currants, onion Press on to greased tray, cut into desired mixture and the remaining ingredients. Taste shapes and prick with fork. and season. Bake at 150 degrees Celsius for about 40 For the chickens minutes or until light in colour. Preheat the oven to 200C. Add freshly diced strawberries and enjoy. Season the chicken cavities with salt and fill with the stuffing. Have you ever tried something like this? There will be too much stuffing for the birds so wrap the rest in an oiled tinfoil parcel and First appeared on Stuff.co.nz. bake alongside the chickens. Secure the Photo Grant Matthew A simple roast chicken is always popular. chickens' cavities with toothpicks or sew up Here I've made a gluten-free stuffing with then truss the birds with string. quinoa in what is really a variation on a Rub the outsides with olive oil and squeeze typical bread stuffing the lemon juice over. Season generously I haven't made proper gravy – instead the with salt. cooking liquid becomes a thin sauce which Place in a roasting dish breast-side down is reduced and thickened to the desired with the shallots, bay leaves and stock, wine consistency. or water. Roast for 45 minutes then turn the If you'd prefer to make a bread stuffing, use chickens over and roast for a further 45 3 cups of fresh breadcrumbs. Ensure you minutes. rinse the quinoa thoroughly to remove any of The juices should run clear when a skewer is the naturally occurring bitter-tasting inserted in the thickest part of the thigh. compounds. Place the chickens on a platter with the Serves: 10 to 12 shallots and extra stuffing. Discard the bay Ingredients: For the stuffing leaves and rest the meat in a warm place. 1 cup quinoa, well rinsed in warm water Skim any fat from the liquid in the roasting 2 cups chicken stock dish and simmer to reduce until it thickens 3 tablespoons currants slightly. Pour into a warmed jug for serving. 1 tablespoon olive oil First appeared on Stuff.co.nz. 1 medium onion, finely diced Photo: Aaron McLean. 4 rashers streaky bacon, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram Gluten-free shortbread 6 sage leaves, finely chopped Virginia Winder 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste For the chickens 2 large free-range chickens, excess fat removed and cleaned Sea salt to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil Ingredients: Juice of 1 lemon 135g gluten-free flour 12 shallots, peeled 20g icing sugar 5 fresh bay leaves Pinch salt 2 cups chicken stock, white wine or water 125g butter Three large strawberries (diced) Method: For the stuffing After rinsing the quinoa thoroughly in warm water, strain through a fine sieve. Place in a BASSINE SPECIALTY CHEESES saucepan with the chicken stock, bring to the Bass River Dairies Whole Milk. 1 & 2lt. boil then lower the heat, cover and simmer Plus an exciting range of gourmet for 20 minutes or until all the stock is cheeses, made on the premises. absorbed. Spread the quinoa on a wide Café, Lunches, and yummy Ice Cream. baking tray to cool. Now Open 7 days a week Soak the currants in 2 tablespoons of boiling Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat-Sun 10-6 water for 20 minutes. Drain.
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March 2017 Page 13 Health Why do people with Dementia Celia, the mistaken husband, was a frail we want to believe. mistake others for their spouses? woman of 92. She had a very slim body In Rory’s mind, here were her facts: and a cropped haircut, so Rory had decided 1. She saw her husband every day, and she that Celia was her late husband. saw Celia every day It was an odd series of events, and one that 2. Celia looks like a man Celia’s daughter was not pleased about. 3. Celia and Rory were roommates Her main concern, annoyingly, was that her Therefore, add all these things up, and mom “didn’t look like a man.” Celia was Rory’s husband. In either case, the question remains: how Does that make complete sense? No, not and why did Rory decide that Celia was really. But, in Rory’s mind, she had all the her husband? facts necessary to assume that Celia was To answer that, we have to recognize what her late husband. “That’s my husband!” Rory yelled, dementia does to the brain. It degrades the We see this happen a lot in people with smacking a nurse’s hand away. “Don’t brain over time, and so it changes the way dementia: they perceive something, they touch him!” that we perceive and understand reality put pieces of information together, and In (our) reality, this nurse was just trying to Humans are also incredibly pattern- they come up with a reality that may not help Rory’s “husband” get dressed. seeking creatures—we try to make sense be similar to our reality. Oddly enough, however, of things that don’t make sense to us. Rory’s “husband” wasn’t her husband at So, if we have just enough facts in one Dr. Rachel Wonderlin all…and she was a female resident! direction, we will start to believe whatever http://dementia-by-day.com/
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USING AUTUMNAL FOODS TO Apples – Perfect quick snack dipped in Natural remedies for sinus relief IMPROVE WINTER HEALTH almond or cashew butter and makes a great Michelle Reed AMY MORRIS ingredient in gluten free, dairy free, sugar For those suffering from free fruit crumble when you are craving allergies and sinus, there is something sweet, rich and healthy. (Yes it rarely a low season when it can be done!) comes to nasal discomfort. Broccoli – Try them in a stir fry, or Rather than reaching for chopped up finely and added to omelette’s your usual cocktail of over- or homemade (or even packet!) soups for an the-counter and prescription meds, why not extra source of calcium and to help your try these natural remedies? liver detox better. Here are five ways to unblock your sinus’ Pumpkin – Who could forget to include the that doesn’t involve your nasal spray. most popular of all autumnal foods?! 1. Spicy foods Perfect again in soups, roasted in the oven Some spicy foods have a habit of relieving When I need to know the answer to and used as a side dish, in a smoothie (cook sinus congestion because they help your something, I often find myself looking to it first or save your left overs) and in a dairy mucous to thin. Foods to look out for nature. free and sugar free pumpkin pie dessert include chilli, horseradish, mustard and For instance, trying to work out recently recipe. wasabi. when I needed to start slowing down the Use Food Wisely & It Will Help You 2. Saline solution pace of my life. As it had been a busy Reap Winter Health Rewards Rehydrating your sinuses will provide summer with lots of energy being spent I hope I have inspired you to think of immense relief, and the best way to do that outside with my little boy Kade trying to incorporating some different vegetables and is with a squirt of saline solution – which teach him about the wonders of nature, and fruit into your diet this autumn. As I know it will also clear your nasal passages of work had been full on with lots of exciting is very easy to get caught up making the allergens. Just make sure you use a saline projects beginning over in the creative same dishes time and again because they are solution that does not contain content department of my business. what we know best and so are easy when benzalkonium, as this is an irritant. The answer hit me when I was standing time is short. But the above foods are all 3. Skip the dairy playing in the same field I take my son to a packed with nutrients that will help build Diary, as well as gluten and sugar, can couple of times a week one day, when I your body up when there are lots of bugs cause inflammation in your system and lead suddenly blinked and took a real long slow and viruses going around this winter. to over production of mucus. To naturally look around. Plus, hopefully some food items I have reduce this, consider cutting out dairy from Autumn had officially arrived as everything mentioned are different to what you are your diet. was busy turning orange or yellow as the currently eating which is another reason to 4. Menthol steam chlorophyll was busy going away for the re-think your autumnal dishes. As you are Menthol and eucalyptus are powerful year. (I tried to Google this but still cannot more likely to start including more nutrients decongestant tools. To harness them, find where it goes!) and reduce deficiencies in general when you squeeze a couple of drops into a bowl of hot And just as the leaves are busy changing, so include a wider choice of foods into your water, and drape a towel over your head to should our diets (and lifestyles) to keep up life. Enjoy autumn everybody! capture the stream. Alternatively, pop a with the cold weather that is fast couple of drops of menthol or eucalyptus oil approaching that often brings with it lots of in your shower (just be careful not to slip on annoying illnesses! the drops). So as well as advising you all to start 5. Drink up slowing down the pace mentally, here are If all else fails, or you need a quick fix but my favourite autumnal foods that could help have none of the above available, then good keep pesky winter colds at bay too: old H20 is your friend. It will not only keep Butternut Squash – Perfect side dish to you hydrated, but your sinus’ moist and meat when roasted into cubes or rings, and loose. makes a great soup. Zucchini – Turn them into zucchini spaghetti to replace pasta entirely, or try adding them into pasta dishes and frittata’s and omelettes. http://www.oversixty.com.au
March 2017 Page 15 Entertainment
Saturday April 1 NOW ON SALE Gippsland Coronet Bay Hall 7 - 11pm Jazz Coronet Bay UNPLUGGED continues to attract good audiences every 1st. Saturday of the month at 7pm. at the Coronet Bay Hall, Gellibrand street. No matter what style of music you like there will be PHILLIP ISLAND JAZZ CLUB something to your taste. You can bounce along to rock or shed a tear with heart rending folk, or just have the troubles of the day flow away with beautiful classical music and poetry. Andrew Nolte’s new CD, Truly the best value entertainment around, “The New Wireless” it’s just a gold coin to enter and supper is 10 tracks provided. Is now available from The Waterline ______News. $12.00 plus $2 p.p WIN A CD Order now. NOTE IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE For your chance to win a Email: [email protected] Now Sunday March 26 fabulous Australian Jazz CD Reminiscent on the world famous Paul Island Jazz. simply send your name and Whiteman Orchestra, this is one of the The group performing needs no introduction address on the back of an finest Jazz Orchestra CD’s I have ever to Jazz lovers in South Gippsland and they envelope to: heard. are back by public demand namely Island PO Box 184 Grantville, 3984, Jazz the group is led by Peter Buitenhuis on or you can Email: Win A CD to We also have copies of The New Nite trumpet ably supported brother Marlon on [email protected] Owls CD, We’ll Meet Again reeds, Ron Anderson on piano, Neville But, don’t forget to include your name Drummond on bass and David Pearson on and address if you are emailing. drums. They will play a wide range of jazz Congratulations to our February winner, tunes well known to all no doubt with Peter your CD is in the mail. using his Louis style voice to good effect. Why not try your luck this month? So join us for this afternoon of easy ______listening jazz in the Bass Room at Ramada Resort Phillip Island 2pm – 5pm. KERNOT FOOD & WINE STORE Please note April’s event will be on the 23rd April with the performance of The Swamp Dogs led by trombone player Paul Ingle. This will be an afternoon of classic trad jazz – more details next edition. Patrick Miller, Rob Moffat, John For more information please ring Robin Morrison, Isaac Barter and Richard Blackman on 0432 814 407. Opat. ______$10 plus pp Editor Moe-Latrobe Jazz Club
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March 2017 Page 17 The French Island News
FRIENDS OF FRENCH ISLAND NATIONAL The French PARK (FOFI) Secretary: Meredith Sherlock. Phone 0438 Island News 077329, email: [email protected]
FOFI Project Days Third Saturday each month - activity to be confirmed. Contact Meredith for details, closer to the date. More details on: www.fofi.org.au
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FRENCH ISLAND FERRY FRENCH ISLAND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION The French Island Ferry is a ferry service which runs between French Island Community Association Stony Point on Mornington Peninsula and Cowes on Phillip Tankerton PO Island, via French Island. French Island The ferry departs from: Victoria 3921 Stony Point Jetty on the Mornington Peninsula [email protected] (Stony Point Station is a short walk from the jetty) Tankerton Jetty on French Island EMERGENCY SERVICES Cowes Jetty on Phillip Island There is no regular police presence or ambulance service on the Fares: island. French Island has a Country Fire Authority (CFA). Tickets are available at the Stony Point kiosk, and also on board There is one fire engine stationed permanently on the island, the ferry. next to the Community Hall on Tankerton Rd. CFA volunteers Please note: the French Island Ferry is not a myki ticketed are able to respond to any kind of emergency. service. Calling 000 is always the best option in an emergency. The following fares apply: NURSE ON CALL Adult: one way - $13.00, return $26.00 For non urgent health issues islanders may utilise the Child*: one way - $6.00, return $12.00 Department of Health’s Nurse on Call service: Pensioner/concession: one way - $8.00, return - $16.00 Nurse On Call 1300 60 60 24 Bicycle (additional cost): one way - $4.00, return - $8.00 AMBULANCE SERVICES *Children aged under 4 years travel free. Ambulance Membership *Child fares are available for children aged from 4 to 12 years Membership Enquiries 1300 366 141 (Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, old. Sat 9am-5pm). Membership is advised as Air Ambulance is used For more information, see the French Island Ferries website from the island. If local support is required ask Ambulance to http://interislandferries.com.au/fi_costs.php request CFA support on the island. FIRE PLAN All bushland residents should have a personal fire plan. The French Island CFA hosts annual information sessions which give concrete advice on this topic. The CFA is also happy to visit individual properties to further aid in the development of fire plans. As for all of Victoria, fire bans and other instructions issued by the CFA should be followed. POISON INFORMATION HOTLINE 131126 ______New French Island Visitor’s Guide French Island General Store and Post Office Now available: From bread and milk to From the General Store plumbing supplies, the Or Email the author store provides so many Christine Dineen goods and services, we [email protected] can't name them all here In the meantime, whether it’s distilled water for batteries or a Notices for the French Island section of fuel filter for the car, ring to find out what's The Waterline News should be sent to: in stock. Newspapers can also be ordered [email protected] from the store with at least 24 hours notice. by the 1st of each month. 289 Tankerton Road, French Island 3921 (03) 5980 1209
March 2017 Page 18 The French Island News
The Pinnacles Walk, French Island The Trust for Nature and Birdlife Australia are proposing to hold an event on French Island When: Saturday April 22.
Please save the date and stay tuned for further details Situated in the French Island National Park, The Pinnacles Walk is a unique experience for walking groups and enthusiasts. Depart from Corinella, sail across the bay using the Spirit of French Island Barge Service 0428 880 729 (which departs from Corinella) or take French Island the ferry from Cowes using Inter Island Ferries and before you Community Tip know it you’ve arrived. The Walk offers expansive views of Phillip Island, Western Port Working Bee Time: 10am - noon and the west coast wetlands. The scenery and landscape changes at every turn and depending on the season wild orchids, wildflowers, Got a little spare time this year to help keep birdlife and a rich landscape is guaranteed. French Island’s koalas the tip tidy? are plentiful as are Echidnas and Potoroos and there’s a plentiful population of Cape Barron Geese, Black Swans and birdlife to Here are this year’s dates. encounter. It’s quite the treat to also see White-bellied Sea-Eagles, April 10 Wedge-tailed Eagles and Swamp Harriers gracefully gliding above. May 8 On the Walk you’ll reach the summit of The Pinnacles, pass one of June 12 (Queens Birthday holiday) the most orchid rich sites in Victoria, walk via ‘The Punt’, past July 10 Pobblebonk Wetland through moss lined bushes, along the shores August 14 of the northern beach, past tall grass wetlands and across open September 11 plains. The National Park is a paradise for people who enjoy native October 9 flora as it boasts 550 native species and around species of native November 13 orchids. December 11 The French Island General Store, under new management since 2016, is very pleased to be offering an all-inclusive service which BYO water, gloves, hat, mozzie repellent and sunscreen. includes shuttle bus transport to and from the barge or ferry to the Contact: Linda on 0413 919 607 Store where morning tea will await, they then take you by bus to the start of the walk, and when you return the bus will bring you back to the Store for afternoon tea, and once done the bus will take French Island you back to the barge or ferry. This service makes this walk Landcare possible in a day trip for more people because their courtesy bus Pleasant Sunday Morning Garden Tour. takes you to start where the best parts start. The morning and Everyone is welcome for a stroll through afternoon teas will include an assortment of sweet and savoury some lovely French Island gardens. baked treats and appetizers and vary from scones, jam and cream, assorted cakes and slices, mixed finger sandwiches and seasonal When: Sunday March 26 fruits, and catering for special dietary requirements is no problem Where: Jenny and Steve’s place you just let them know. 260 Mosquito Creek Rd. The price per person is $20. Bookings are essential. Available on Shimo nojo weekends only. A minimum of 10 people is required. Individuals Time: Meet at their gate at 10.00 am SHARP. and smaller groups can express their interest to be part of a group AND Where: Glenys and Maurice Ralph made up to the number required. A maximum of 22 people on any 119 Clump Rd. one day. This walk will be ideal up until around June/July when Time: 11.00 am. conditions will dampen the tracks too much, so book soon for a day BYO water, insect repellent and hats. in March, April or May by calling Tanya 0431 937 514 or 5980 1209. The Walk is unguided. It is perfect for experienced walking Beekeeping Information Session. groups, bird watching groups, individuals and families with When: Friday April 28 children over the age of 10 years old. Experience a day of leisure Where: 119 Clump Rd. and tranquillity in French Island’s National Park, with great Time: 10.00 - 11.30am. hospitality and service provided to you by the team at the French Island General Store. Landcare Ordinary Meetings Check out the Store on: All Landcare members are welcome to attend. https://www.facebook.com/figsfrenchisland/ Mondays 9.15am at the hall on the following dates. visit their website: March 20 April 24 May 15 www.figsfrenchisland.com.au For more information on any of these events, contact email [email protected] [email protected].
March 2017 Page 19 The French Island News
FRENCH CFA Training
ISLAND Sunday March 19 POET’S CORNER 10am - 12 noon
Submissions Welcome at the FI Fire Station [email protected] New members are URGENTLY How do I look? needed to join the island’s CFA. Please consider
How do I look? One eyebrow I nonchalantly giving your time to help protect the island from fire. Asked teenage daughter, cocked, Knowing full well Reverse psychology I tried, Visitors are always welcome., too. She’d broken the rules As her outfit I slowly eyed, In my unwritten book, “I’ve seen you look better” Strong willed with rebellious Her vanity crushed, To consult Landcare Nursery look a mirror she rushed, She headed out the door And for once we agreed Volunteers are always Respecting my authority no To change her outfit she did welcome at the nursery on more, need, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am to Well! She looked quite a sight - We needed to tussle no more noon. Inappropriate, unflattering, too As once again she headed out daring, that door, Contact: [email protected]. I knew one stern word Looking sweet, pretty and Would send her hastily away - demure, Pretending she hadn’t heard, Harmony in the home now FRENCH ISLAND LANDCARE Maturing identity trying to find, restored, Her mistakes giving us A victory we’d both scored, Contact Terri: No peace of mind. No need for another fight We slept easy and peaceful that 0413 088 527 Tell a teenager just NO - night. In self assertive rebellion Paula Seymour Email: [email protected] They’re likely to go French Island. So pretending I wasn’t shocked,
March 2017 Page 20 The Bass Coast Post in Print
and well-earned distinction indeed. Around the same time, Bill drove into Wonthaggi for some last minute Christmas shopping late on Christmas Eve, 1941. To his surprise and dismay, the town was completely black under blackout curfew, no lights were showing at all and the shops seemed closed. Fortunately for him, the ones he needed were still trading behind blackout curtains, with one of the Bill Lorimer shopkeepers telling him “our troops are in A quiet achiever! the dunes behind the beach, a Japanese Tony Hughes submarine had been spotted!” When Bill turned 18 in March 1942, he joined the Air Force and was posted to Deniliquin for a few months, then Tocumwal and finally, to see out the last few months of the war at Rathmines air base south of Newcastle on Lake Macquarie. railway line, not long before leaving the Bill, a quiet thoughtful man is sadly no family farm for the air force (either late longer with us. His actions during the war 1941 or early 1942), he noticed a single, were a source of pride and achievement for grey coloured aeroplane approaching him him without any hint of making them seem low down following the railway line. He more than what they were, he was helping recognised it immediately “as the enemy” his country during a terrible time. The from both its shape and markings. same pride and achievement was clearly Deliberately raising his rifle to his shoulder evident when speaking about his family, and taking aim, he fired off three rounds as his friends, his love of farming and being it passed overhead. The pilot knew he was part of the Glen Forbes community. being fired on and took evasive action before continuing along the railway line and disappearing from view at Anderson Bill, the fourth of five children, was born in Hill. 1924 at Foster and moved with the family Bill didn’t know if any of his shots found soon after, to start a dairy farm of around their mark or what became of the plane, “it 40 cows at Glen Forbes. The farm, located went quiet just before it disappeared”. on the Bass River flats at the bottom of the Whether the plane was hit and ditched, Gorge, fronted Eden Road and was divided either on land or at sea, or it found its way by the Nyora-Wonthaggi Railway Line. home we will never know, Bill guessed it Bill’s older brother Frank, became a pilot was from a Japanese submarine. with Bill sharing his brother’s interest in It was established later, that the plane had aeroplanes. been seen flying around a very foggy As a seventeen year old, Bill knew his Melbourne earlier that day and it was aeroplanes. assumed that the pilot had become Growing up on a farm with plenty of small, disoriented or lost and was using the quick moving targets to practice on, he railway line to find the coast and his way soon became a fine shot, always carrying a home. 0.22 bolt action, repeater rifle with him His sharp eyes, presence of mind and quick wherever he went on the farm to shoot reflexes means Bill was perhaps, the only Well done Bill, you are missed! foxes and bring home a nice rabbit or two person to fire on the enemy from their AGH: 5th December, 2016. for dinner. home soil in Victoria during WW11, a rare One day while moving the cows across the
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8 tips for solving crosswords answered. It doesn’t hurt to have a bit of a Lee Price http://www.oversixty.com.au/ brainstorm, as many questions have potentially got multiple answers. 6. Look for clues in the question 1. The Halle orchestra was founded in Often the question will ask in the same text 1858. In which city is it based? pattern as the answer, for instance if the 2. Carole King's Tapestry album was question ends in ‘ing’ then more than likely released and became the longest the answer will too. Also look out for words charting album by a female solo artist that have more than one meaning as this can in which year? confuse things somewhat. For instance a bow 3. Who published works under the pen can be used to play a violin, but it can also be name Currer Bell? Why is it that some people seem to be a ribbon in someone’s hair, or the front of a 4. William Pitt 'the younger' was prime really good at solving crosswords, while ship. minister from 1783 to 1801. How old others struggle? Well it could be that they 7. Use a pencil was he when he became Prime are using all of the tips below to help them. There is no shame in sitting down with a Minister? a) 24 b) 26 c) 28 Why not try them out for yourself? pencil and eraser to complete your 5 Who was the only President of the 1. Do a quick scan crossword. You can always try things out and Confederate States of America? When you first start a crossword, do a quick see if they work, which can be more helpful 6. The Kennington Oval hosted the final flick through and answer any that you know than scribbled out pen marks when you see of which inaugural competition in right off the bat. the error of your ways. 1872? 2. Answer the single option questions 8. Take a break or ask a friend 7. What is the fifth planet from the Sun? Next up, look at the questions where there Sometimes having a break from the 8. What is the name for the process of can be only one possible answer. If you know crossword can help tremendously. Come the loss of water vapor through the your capital cities and currencies, you can back to it later in the day and you might find stomata of leaves . usually tick a couple off. that answers almost jump off the page at you. 9. What does the name Flummery refer 3. Fill those blanks in Another great option is to ask a friend or to? a) a dessert b) a card game c) a These are quite common in crosswords and housemate to have a crack at it. Their one or cconfused person. can often be quite easy to answer. For two answers might be enough to crack it for 10. Rugby - Which Super League side instance ‘Gone With The ____’ can only you when you get it back. plays at Stade Gilbert Brutus in work with ‘Wind’ as the answer. Now you’ll Perpignan, France. have a few answers filled in which can make 11. A margarita cocktail has which spirit the next steps easier. as it's base? 4. Answer the small ones 12. Which is the second largest city in the If there are some answers that need a 3 or 4 U.S.A? a) Philadelphia b) Chicago c) letter word, these should be your next port of Los Angeles. call. There tend to be fewer options for this 13. Which Englishman won the U.S. little words, and now that you have a few Open in 2013? other questions answered you might even “Intelligence without ambition - 14. Which is the fastest? a) Greyhound b) find that you’ve got a few clues to help you. Is a bird without wings.” Lion c) Horse 5. Just have a go 15. Greta Garbo, one of Hollywood's You don’t have to write the answers in, but Salvador Dali greatest stars was born in which you can jot down your ideas on the side of 1904 - 1989 country? the grid to refer to later as other questions are 16. How would you write the number 90 in Roman numerals? South Coast Speakers 17. Directed by Christopher Nolan and Toastmasters starring Guy Pearce, this film has the Meet on the 2nd and 4th tagline 'Some memories are best Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm forgotten'? at the San Remo Hotel, 145 Marine Parade, San Remo. 18. Salzburg Airport is named after which If you would like to come to check it out, famous composer? call Brigitte 0421 812 691 19. Arthur Wellesley, former British [email protected] Prime Minister, is better known by which title? 20. Which series of toys featured Battle- cat, Skeletor and panthor? Contact Jamie
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Mystery burial at Blackwood Forest OUR HISTORY by Noelene Lyons Malnutrition and was buried with his father GRAVE LOCATED AT 20 SHAFT in the same grave. Census records shows that Sarah Campbell remained at Wonthaggi, living in Reed Crescent until sometime in 1919 She then decided to return back to Scotland. On her trip back home she died from Typhoid and was buried at sea. This left the infant child now 6 years an orphan. The ships captain and passengers looked after the little girl. The family came to greet the boat only to learn of the sad news. The little girl is Peter Diamond’s Great grandmother. Roger Lee, wants to know if anyone can The happy ending to this story is that Peter help solve the mystery of an unknown has gained information on his Great, Great burial at Blackwood Forest, on the site of Grandfathers’ mines accident and has the community hall in Koetsveldt Road? been able to visit the grave of Daniel I recently received an email and photo of a Campbell, but he and his family did not grave that is located at the rear of 20 Shaft The hall has long gone and the property know of the birth/death of the infant child in on the Bass Highway. where it stood is is now the site of a new 1918, it came as a complete surprise. The Grave belongs to Miner Mr. Brian home, with commanding views over the Peter was very thankful for the information REIFFEL Token No. 1855 died January 9, hills above Wonthaggi. but he was also saddened to learn of the 2005. hard times that Daniel & Sarah endured, I have spoken to Parks Victoria and Bass When excavation started for the especially his Gr Gr Grandmother Sarah – Coast Council but no further information construction of the new home, contractors how hard it must have been for her and the was gained, only that they did not know of unearthed a yellow plastic ashes urn, with children...... Peter is continuing his trip in the burial ( ashes ) at 20 Shaft. the identification number 35757 on the top Australia Does anybody know of other graves that are of the container. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TIM located at other Mine Shafts in South Once uncovered, it hardly seemed right to Gippsland just rebury it, or throw it out, so Chris This grave will be recorded in our records at Payol, from Gippsland Mushrooms, and Wonthaggi State Coal Mines nearby sheep and goat farmer, Roger Lee Please contact Noelene 56724739 or set about finding the rightful owners of the email [email protected] ashes. ______
They contacted all the nearby neighbours, SAD STORY with a HAPPY ENDING. with out success, and calls to all the local I recently received an email from Peter Funeral Directors didn’t unearth anything Diamond who said I am traveling from either? Scotland and will be visiting the Wonthaggi One of our very own “living legends” State Coal Mines and would love some Dr. Eric “Tim” Ealey Crematoriums were also contacted to see if information on my Great, Great Grandfather Celebrates his 90th Birthday at the end of any of them could identify the number on Daniel Campbell who died from a mines this month. the top of the container, again without accident on 6th March 1917 and maybe you Tim, or Dr. Mangrove success? could locate his grave in the Wonthaggi as a lot of people know Cemetery. him, lives at Coronet Being plastic, it would be hard to imagine I was able to locate some information on his Bay with wife, Laura, the container being more than about 60 mines employment and also located the and he has become one years old, so there must be someone, unmarked grave. of our most endeared personalities over the somewhere who knows something about the The story is very sad...... Daniel Campbell last two decades, for his work with contents of the urn. died as a result of a Mines accident on the Mangroves and his other passions. 6th March 1917 and was buried at the In his younger days, Tim worked on Heard It has been opened and checked and Wonthaggi Cemetery on March 7, 1917 at Island and had a glacier, “Ealey Glacier” definitely contains ashes, and the fact the the age of 32 years. His wife Sarah did not named after him urn was buried must have some know that she was 5 weeks pregnant at the Read more about significance. It is more common for people time of his burial and they also had an Dr. Eric “Tim” to scatter ashes of a loved one in a place of infant daughter aged 4 years. Ealey (Tim’s significance than bury them. Mrs. Campbell was very poor and unable to Story) in the work fulltime and being pregnant with an April edition of Roger Lee said he would love to hear from infant child, she found it very difficult to The Waterline anyone who knows anything about the live and feed her child in a Miners Town. News. ashes, and is happy to deal with the matter The baby was born late November 1917 and confidentially if required. was named Daniel after the father. He can be contacted on 0419 119 606 or Unfortunately the infant you can contact The Waterline News. died 28th February 1918 as a result of
March 2017 Page 23 History Fisherman’s Cottage Strange Error and Missing to "cast off." With the hawser coiled down Schooner in record time, and a hurried farewell waved Museum Tooradin to the captain of the Cate, the tug shaped a The Mystery of Corinella course for Cape Schanck. An hour later the From the archives of the Bass Valley light keeper at the Cape was signaled and Historical Society asked for the position of the schooner. To the surprise of the tug's crew it was given as Corinella, in the far eastern arm of Westernport and 22 miles from the Nobbies, the rocky islets marking the western entrance. The crew of the tug was mystified; The museum is located in Foreshore Road the men could not understand why a vessel on the edge of Sawtells Inlet (Melway ref whose rig showed a displacement of about 144 A6) and is open Sundays from 400 tons at least should be taken through 12noon to 4pm, or by arrangement. intricate and un-buoyed channels to this We open the Museum on Sundays from remote area. Expecting to find the schooner noon until 4pm. to the eastward of Cape Woolamai, the Entry is $3 adults, $2 concession and master brought the tug to the wind, and 50c for children. The phone number at smashing her way through a smother of the museum is 0359983643. If you leave Captain Hartley R. Watson, master of the foam, she headed toward the Mutton Bird a message we will get back to you. steam tug James Paterson, who has had Rookery. As she hugged the Phillip Island Groups can arrange visits at other times. experience of tugboat work for more than coastline every beach and jutting headland Polly Freeman 30 years, tells of one of his strangest was searched for the missing ship. Steadily experiences as master of the James surging along the tug hurried to the Lang Lang & District Paterson. eastward, spurting streams from the scuppers Historical Society On January 31, 1919, when the James at every roll, her funnels caked white with Paterson was towing the Norwegian ship brine, while the cook cursed his leaping pots Cate, formerly the British windjammer and pans. Soon the James Paterson rounded Beacon Rock, to Port Phillip Heads, a the high bluff of the Rookery, but to the dramatic signal was received from the disappointment of the crew there was no lookout at Point Lonsdale. Decoded, the sign of a schooner. With a clear view of signal conveyed these instructions to the tug Newhaven, San Remo, and the coastline of master: "Four-masted schooner ashore at the mainland as far east as Powlett River The Lang Lang Historical Society meets Westernport. You are ordered to proceed to there was no trace of a stranded vessel. It on the third Tuesday of the month at help, Immediate assistance." On the tiny was decided to make for Cowes immediately 1.30pm at the Lang Lang Historical bridge of the tug the telegraph rang for "full to seek definite information. In the forlorn Display Centre, in Whitstable Street, speed”. There was a responsive throb of hope of reaching the western entrance before Lang Lang. powerful engines, and 700ft astern in the dark the tug headed into the wake of the sun The Centre is open each Wednesday frothing wake the stately old windjammer at nearly 13 knots, bows cream with foam. 11am - 3pm or by appointment was towed a knot and a half faster. Hugging When fewer than three miles from the Secretary Peter Hayden 5997 5114 the Lonsdale reef for the smoothest passage, Nobbies darkness overtook her. Lacking ______and easing to "slow" only when absolutely buoy-age and navigation lights, Westernport necessary, the green hulled tug headed at this time was in the same primitive state toward the distant pilot steamer. Three miles BASS VALLEY COMMUNITY GROUP as when George Boss first navigated its from Lonsdale the tug was slowed to drop waters, but the master recognized the need FRIDAY MORNINGS. the Cate's pilot. "Full speed" again, and the for speed, and decided to risk the run for COMPUTER CLUB 10.00 - 12.00 (No age Cate was hurried 10 miles seaward, while Cowes in the dark. At half speed, with the restrictions) Informal computer learning and tiny figures could be seen mounting the problem solving. Laptops, notebooks and internet ripple of the bow wave mingling with the access provided, or bring your own. Free tea and ratlines to loose her topsails. With need for hoarse cry of penguins and the occasional coffee. $8.00 per week, (BVCG Members $5.00). haste not an extra fathom was given to the bark of a seal, the tug nosed her way into the Bookings essential windjammer over the tug's contract," and the unlighted harbor. Phone: 5678 2277 signal of three blasts on the siren was given Continued Page 25
March 2017 Page 24 History Strange Error and Missing and weeds a fathom long choked the Queensferry Poem Schooner continued condenser and temporarily disabled the At Cowes a lad from Melbourne said that he engines. In the grip of the fast ebbing tide The Best Place had seen what appeared to be the Rooganah, the tug lay stranded and was obliged to wait a large Tasmanian three masted ketch for deep water. Farther inshore and almost bowling along under full sail that morning. high and dry the schooner lay ahead. Trims It had disappeared in the direction of the white painted and lofty she was the type of penal settlement on French Island. More "fore and aft" schooner which freighted definite information was received from lumber from the St Lawrence to Central Captain Kennon, an old resident of the American ports. Apparently the lure of high island who had seen a large three masted freights, which sailing ships were earning schooner sail boldly up the eastern harbor. then for the last time in their history, was She was flying "blue and white" at the responsible for this Australian voyage foremast showing that she required a pilot which had ended in such strange "yellow at the main" showing that she misfortune. By 3 o'clock in the afternoon needed pratique. At the mizzen were the the James Paterson was again afloat, British Ensign and her burgee bearing a backing stern first up a narrow channel she When the surging billows glisten in the sun, long name showed her to be a stranger from cautiously approached the stranded And the gulls look white and silver, every overseas. A hurried telephone call to schooner. Within 100ft of the Louis one, Melbourne showed that the vessel was the Theriault's long jib-boom, she smelt the Just to sit beside the sea, Louis Theriault of Windsor (Nova Scotia) a mud, so a fishing boat was engaged to pass While the waves dash merrily, schooner of 397 tons register, bound from the hawser. The schooner's crew was ready And dream sweet dreams about the days to Montreal to Melbourne. She was laden to and anxiously waiting as they had made a come. the plimsoll with 800 tons of newsprint for long voyage, and with the "yellow flag" "The Argus" and "The Australasian". flying they were not allowed to go ashore. When the magpies warble in the branches The big rope was quickly secured and after high, a shout from the tug-master to stand clear, And the blue gums, tall and slender, wave the snake like length of manila suddenly and sigh, woke to life. Despite the terrific strain the When the woods and forests ring, Louis Theriault was not moved an inch. As the whistlers gaily sing, Sheering to the extreme limit of deep water Deep in the forest I would love to lie. and hurtling sand, weed and shell to the surface the tug strove desperately to refloat When the waves upon the beach are white the schooner, but it was not until the very with foam, top of high water that the powerful tug And the branches to and fro are wildly shifted her from her muddy bed. Ten blown, minutes later the little "blue-nose" schooner When the winds like thunder sound, The mystery was solved for it was apparent with the largest "bone in her mouth" that And the rain comes pattering down that the schooners master had made the she had ever seen was leaving Corinella. It The best place then is by the fire at home. extraordinary mistake of entering was Saturday afternoon and crowded motor Connie Read, Queensferry Westernport under the impression that he -launches, with their engines at full speed Published in The Leader Saturday 2nd was sailing his ship into Port Phillip Bay. attempted to keep pace with the tug, But October 1915. He had sailed boldly on, until as correctly without a moment to lose if she was to clear reported by the Cape Schanck lighthouse he "McHaffies" before dark, the tug From the archives of the Bass Valley could proceed no farther and was ashore off developing every ounce of her power and Historical Society Corinella. At dawn on the following day obscuring the trees of French Island with ______February 1, the James Paterson slipped her smoke, sped toward the open sea. At quietly across the harbor with constant sunset she passed close to Cowes Pier, and A few copies of this fantastic booklet on soundings being taken, she cautiously 10 minutes later, with just enough light in the Bass district are still available . headed toward Corinella. The scene at the fading twilight for a bearing of the small [email protected] sunrise as the tug passed through waters, reef buoy, she passed out of Westernport. seldom if ever furrowed by a steamer's keel The tug master’s anxieties were finally over .With the graceful schooner in their revealed the winding expanse and great beauty of Westernport. To the hardened tug wake, the tug steamed on through the night men used to the rough and tumble of the and at dawn on a quiet Sunday morning, the Rip, the navigation of this picturesque Louis Theriault was safely anchored in inland sea was an experience not easily Hobson s Bay. forgotten. Nine miles from Cowes a narrow Argus (Melbourne, Vic.: 1848 - 1957), passage between Pelican Island and Schnapper Rock, led into the eastern arm Saturday 20 February 1937, page 30 and there at last, five miles distant, the Louis Theriaullt was in sight. On toward From the archives of the Bass Valley the stranded schooner headed the tug until a Historical Society sudden shoaling to two fathoms brought her Libby Skidmore secretary and archivist to a stop. The telegraph rang for full speed astern, but within 30ft of deep water, mud [email protected]
March 2017 Page 25 On the road - places to go Bayles Fauna Park Brown Bandicoot. complete the enclosure. Great community Look out for our rare golden kangaroos and support was contributed to the major part of the deers that hide in the bush. They are the project which involved the removal of sometimes inquisitive and watch at a abandoned car bodies and truckloads of distance. accumulated rubbish. This was done with dragline, tip trucks, Graders, rotary hoes, History Of The Park trailers, etc. and finally the land was The Bayles township was named after landscaped and sown with grass. Frederick Bayles, first member of the Railway Construction Branch to die in Officially opened in 1972, the concept of world War 1. Commenced in 1921, the the Park was for an area where locals could Bayles Station formed part of the Strzelecki enjoy roaming animals and wild life in a The Bayles Fauna Reserve is situated Branch Line and also opening in the same peaceful, natural environment. With at 630 Koo-Wee-Rup / Longwarry Road, year was the Bayles Butter Factory. The assistance from the Cranbourne Shire and Bayles. railway brought cream, milk and potatoes later Cardinia Shire, it has been possible to http://baylesfaunapark.weebly.com from surrounding townships and transported preserve and enhance this concept. Known by the locals as Main Street, the products to Melbourne. Declining Bayles railway usage during the 1950’s led to the The establishment of a museum near the Contact Details: Pat - 5997 1336 closure of the station in 1959. The Bayles reserve entry has allowed the display of Fauna Park now contains the most intact gathered important local history. Ongoing The Bayles Fauna Park Offers: example of this historic railway line. support by the Department of Sustainability Picnic Area & Playground, Free Barbeques and Environment together with the all and Historical Museum. In December 1970, a local committee was important public support will ensure the Whether you are looking for somewhere to established by the Crown Lands Department preservation of this precious natural habitat take a gentle stroll or somewhere to take a to consider the establishment of a reserve on for future generations. closer look at wildlife, where else would twenty acres of crown land in the Bayles The committee of management hold you go but amongst the peaceful setting township. The land consisted of previously meetings at the Bayles Public Hall (in the here in the Bayles Fauna Reserve. Here at closed roadway, railway station and yards kitchen) every 4th Monday of the Month at the park you will find; Deer, Emus, Geese, with a recently closed and covered 7.30pm. (Unless otherwise stated) Ducks, Kangaroos and even a rooster Cranbourne Shire rubbish tip. Some of the We are always looking for new members roaming around in our large reserve.There vegetation is of significance, being a sample with new ideas and enthusiasm. If you is also a new frog pond full of croaking of what the country may have been like would like to become a member and be part frogs, including the Growling Grass following draining of the Koo-Wee-Rup of the Bayles Fauna Park come along to a Frog. Lots of local birds come and make the swamp. meeting or working bee or contact us Park their home and can be spotted high up With a Government Rural Unemployment through our contact page. in trees, or down low on the ground. The Grant, the fencing began. A gateway was All Welcome Park is also the home of the Southern identified and a local farmer built gates to Contact Details: Pat - 5997 1336
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March 2017 Page 26 Our people - Know your Councillors - Western Port Ward Cr Clare Le Serve FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON ALL COUNCILLORS Cr Bruce Kent Cr Geoff Ellis Cr Clare Le Serve Cr Bruce Kent Cr Geoff Ellis Landline: (03) 5671 2155 Landline: Landline: (03) 5671 2156 (03) 5671 2157 Mobile: 0448 083 286 Mobile: Mobile: 0428 741 843 0428 840 868 Email: [email protected] Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] This is Cr Le Serve’s second term as a Bass Cr Kent and his wife, Jenny, are currently in the Cr Ellis was raised near Parramatta in Sydney. A long- Coast Councillor, having served as the planning stages of building their home in San career in Logistics Management included elements of Leadbeater Ward from 2012 to 2016. Remo. Together, they have four children and Occupational Health and Safety and Industrial two grandchildren. He moved to Bass Coast in Relations. She has lived in Bass Coast for over 40 years A move to Port Melbourne in 2009 enabled and is passionate about the community, 2010 and prior to this the family had a holiday involvement in a community based not-for-profit, believing that our unique lifestyle sets us apart home on Phillip Island. SPDL-Daylinks. After moving to a small property in from any other area in Victoria. Cr Kent is a police officer and holds the position Wattle Bank, he worked on a dairy farm in Woodleigh Cr Le Serve is married with two children, seven of Station Commander of San Remo Police for two years and is now a freelance writer. grandchildren and a cat named Oscar. She Station. He joined the police force in 1980, but Cr Ellis lives with his wife, and his daughter lives enjoys cooking, spending time with her family, has also had the opportunity to run his own interstate. He has two cats and two dogs, one of which wandering around local markets and buying successful business. is deaf, so he is fully aware of the responsibility pet He already has formed a strong relationship with ownership and the need for facilities. local products. She is a frequent visitor to Cr Ellis is heavily committed to the environment, French Island where she helps out in the family local community groups, working at the Moto reconciliation, fair treatment of asylum seekers, business there. GP, V8 Supercars, San Remo Channel inclusion of our LGBTI community and engagement Cr Le Serve has a background in community Challenge and many other local events. of our less-abled community members. development, having spent many years in local Cr Kent is passionate about the area and its He wants to work with farmers to increase community organisations, and in dairy farming. strong community spirit. He has strong opportunities through networking and promotion of She believes strongly in supporting community experience and abilities with emergency Farm Gate tourism. Cr Ellis recognises the value of projects that benefits children and is motivated management and event planning. He has an increasing tourism through motorsport, which is in Cr Ellis’ DNA. by issues of equality for women and in exceptional ethical standing within the
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March 2017 Page 27 Art, Books & POET’S CORNER HAIKU But long and merry ago, there was a fair Thoughts in miniature which commenced on 1st May in London Submissions welcome A haiku is untitled and and ran for a couple of weeks each year [email protected] unrhymed. before giving way to that most expensive A seasonal word or reference piece of real estate known to Monopoly associated with nature should appear in players as Mayfair. I’ve known people who the haiku, and contrasting images may be have been named after either the month or used. Usually the first line stands alone the flower and others who’ve inherited it as while the second and third connect to give a surname.
an aspect of that image. Fortunately, I have not known a lady May
Sound who has been married to a Mr May. Being May May would be closely allied to the Autumn Slight, then clamorous, Mayday of great celebration, or MAY DAY Autumn is the oboe – bitter sweet, Rainstorm and brainstorm erupt: – the distress call. and sadly smiling, sings hint, then certainty. of sweet, remembered things Then again we have the Hawthorn Football that now retreat. roof-thumping noises; Club whose early supporter’s rallying cry fear of intruding footfall. was the May Blooms. Not too hard to see Trees their naked arms outstretch and raise, peach branch dropping fruit! why they switched to the Hawks. They’ve in thin hands lingering been much more successful since. a golden offering – pobble bonk frog calls, a gift of praise. great round water drops of sound, And that brings me to the verb. Somehow or frog orchestra’s drum! other, it seems to indicate a degree of Incense slowly rising curls and weaves uncertainty, shilly-shallying almost. from faded, dying fires, diverse sounds soothe us: Perhaps that’s why many of us choose the the smouldering funeral pyres practised art of harmony more definite might! We like something of burnished leaves. or spare bush night calls with a bit of substance to get out teeth into.
Lovely, though her naked form be dressed Rebecca Maxwell This is our last month of autumn, that most Haiku Group Society of Women Writers , Victoria delightful season in Victoria … So let’s go in naught but mists of grey, a flimsy negligee back through the centuries and join with the to wear to rest. youthful songsters of ancient times with: “Come lasses and lads, (c) Joan Katherine Webster Get leave of your Dads ______And away to the Maypole hie.”
THE WRITINGS OF E.E. (Betty) We’ll cast away thoughts of menacing Moments of Communion Caldwell. winter and thoroughly enjoy all the We have been lucky pleasures that the merry, merry month has to On wild windswept beach enough to secure the offer. slim heron steps out rights to some more of the © E E CALDWELL of mangrove fringe. writings of E.E. A lone walker stares (Betty) Caldwell with at white-faced grey bird special thanks to Maree
up close. Silver who has done all Like a kite starting to rise Betty’s typing for her. but keeping three metres ahead the bird flies low. MAY The two share space for half a dozen steps. With my almost complete lack of Abruptly the bird rises, veers left knowledge of botany, I’ll plunge in with the lands on mud bush of lovely white blooms. Of course, I Artists’ Society of Phillip Island Easter focuses on feeding. don’t know if it actually flowers in the Exhibition The walker walks on. month of May in Australia. It does in the Cowes Cultural Centre, Thompson Ave, northern hemisphere but in my mind’s eye I Cowes Meryl Brown Tobin can see May mixed with Easter Daisy adorning the platform set up annually in the Official Opening & Award Presentation: Methodist Church at Echuca to celebrate its Thursday 13th April, 7.30pm. Sunday School anniversary. Opening Hours: The Mayflower was chosen to transport the Friday 14th –Sunday non-conforming Christian zealots from the 16th April, 10am-5pm U.K. to the new world. And we’ve never Monday 17th April, 10am--2pm. been allowed to forget it! Contact: Warren, 0420789531
March 2017 Page 28 Writing Short Story Special COOKING WITH WINE brothers listened with respect. The duck settled ruffled feathers and took a Margaret Pearce “To drink with the duck?’ Dizzy asked. deep drink, throat working as his beak went “Nah.” Lester was emphatic. “You pour it up and down. His followers waddled over to over.” see what he had found that was so enticing. There was silence as they pondered over One after the others started drinking. The their glasses. men watched as the level of wine, glinting Ocker had a brainwave. “If they were ruby in the afternoon sun got lower. fattened up on booze the flavour would go “Needs topping up,” hinted Baldie, but the through. That would save using a wine bottle was empty. sauce which Ma can’t make anyway.” The men looked at their empty glasses. “Stout would be the wrong sort of booze One by one they looked at each other. Dizzy wouldn’t it?” asked Aussie. broke first. He shuffled and spat and “Stout with duck,” Lester said in horror. reached into a back pocket for the small “Of course it is wrong. Who’s got some square flask. “The old man is in a bad mood.” Baldie wine?” “Dunno about there being enough or us knew all about the old man’s bad moods, Aussie, the shy apologetic looking brother and the ducks,” he apologised. having suffered them all his life. reached into his tattered overcoat pocket. Glasses were held out and the flask went “Yair”, said Ocker his face furrowed into “It’s port wine. I was keeping it for around. What was left was poured into the worried wrinkles as he stared at his empty emergencies.” bowl, clear and colourless as water. glass. The others looked at him with disfavour The lead duck returned, cocked his head Their father, a night shift worker had and then relaxed. It would have come out on one side and dipped his beak in the bowl. emerged long enough to greet his sons and when their supply was gone. Old Aussie Then he was shouldered aside as his daughters and shudder at the grandchildren was a generous sod. hurrying followers closed around the bowl. before retreating into his fernery for the day. Ocker reached for the dog’s dish and The shadows lengthened as the men sat His bad mood was always worsened by the tipped the water out and poured his stout in. watching the ducks. weekly visits of his large family and their Old Scot the Foxie came over. Now that his The distant noise of the children had progeny. “Try this for size,” said Lester as rabbiting days were over he had fallen into muted to a contented hum as sated with food he poured stout into the circle of waiting disuse, but he came into his own when the they sprawled on the front lawn. Even the glasses. boys came home. He lapped it up and voices of the women lowered to a more He was the youngest of the brothers and looked at Lester. confidential level in the sleepiness of the the cares that bowed the shoulders of his “Go on Scot,” encouraged Lester. “Do afternoon. brothers hadn’t had time to press heavily on your old bones good.” A white head poked out from the fernery. him. Scot put his head down and finished off Their father had decided it was safe to show The conversation lapsed. It was Sunday. the bowl of stout. Aussie poured in some of himself. He strolled down the yard towards The quiet usually prim house was a noisy his wine. Scot finished that off as well. his sons, his face sent in a benign smile, a bedlam of chattering women and swarming “Waste of good booze,” grumbled Dizzy. frosted bottle under one arm. shouting children. In the big kitchen the “Don’t begrudge your old dog a bit of He stopped within a few paces of them. A table was loaded high with food. Sponges enjoyment,” reproved Baldie. storm gathered across his face reminding and scones, jam tarts and custard tarts His hand reached down to fondle the stiff them of the days of their extreme youth and elbowed aside steaming pies and pasties. head. Scot shook himself around, his legs his extreme bad moods. The clatter of dishes drifted down the gave way and he collapsed in an awkward “What have you done to my ducks?” he yard. From the front yard the yells of the heap. roared. children were muffled. They romped over Lester refilled the bowl with port wine. The beautiful lead duck, his feathers the pampered green lawn, scuffing “Here duckie, dear duckies, here.” fluffed up had intensified his giddy lurching Grandpa’s pansies and knocking down his “Leave some for us,” Baldie reminded as he into a mad spin. His six followers, necks stately poppies without hindrance. watched the level in the bottle lower. swaying, scuffled in circular waddles “Dad’s done a good job on the ducks this They all held out their glasses to be filled around him like attendant dancers. year.” Dizzy’s diet of rabbits and pasties and then watched as the ducks came over. “We’re improving their flavour, Pop,” over the depression years had left him The first duck investigated the bowl, explained Lester. always hungry. He lived for the lavish putting his head first on one side and then The lead duck whirled in a dizzier circle Christmas dinners of roast duck and the other. His beady eyes blinked around at and expired at their father’s feet. He picked chickens, the plum puddings and golden them and he waddled off, leading his up the body and looked at it, his face set in syrup dumplings his mother cooked every followers towards the soft soil under the lines of harsh ill temper. One of the men year. peach tree. giggled. It was a nervous giggle and loud in Lester leaned over and pushed open the “Turning his nose up at our good booze,” the silence. pen. The ducks waddled out. They were Ocker complained shocked at such waste. There was a titter from Baldie, and then large sleek and arrogant, their feathers Lester put his drink down and went after like a sudden dam burst, a torrent of mirth. gleaming and red feet bright in the dust. the arrogant leader of the ducks. The duck Their father’s stormy face as he held up his They were used to the run of the backyard squawked as he jammed it between his dead duck and the sight of the other ducks and resented spending every Sunday cooped knees and spilt the wine over its beak. weaving in circles around him was suddenly up. “Need a funnel or something,” advised the irresistibly comic. “I like that bread stuffing Ma puts into practical Baldie. By the time the women came out to see them,” Dizzy said. “We don’t want him butchered before what had happened, the five men sprawled “They make a wine sauce with roast duck Christmas. Steady on,” said Aussie. helpless on the ground as their hysterical in the flash pubs.” Lesser had been the man “She’ll be right.” Lester straightened the laughter rose louder and higher. about town in his wilder days and his duck up and dipped the beak into the bowl. Continued Page 30
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Cooking With Wine, continued CWA CREATIVE ARTS even those who just want to sit and eat our EXHIBITION famous scones with jam and cream. The CWA Bass Group is holding its annual Craft demonstrations include tatting knitted Creative Arts Exhibition in Loch once socks, rug making, art, crochet, spinning, more. This year’s 63rd Annual felting and cooking. Exhibition will again be held in the Public More information will be available on Hall at 11 Smith Street Loch. Mark the Facebook, or from Craft Convenor Annie weekend of the 8th and 9th of April on Graham on 5678 8037. your calendar and look forward to a wonderful display and some exciting The exhibition will be open from 10am to activities. Displays include members’ 4pm Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th of April. cooking, preserves, needlework, knitting, Admission is $5 adults, children with Their father turned without a word and crochet, flora and photography. adults free. Morning/afternoon teas and stumped back into his fernery still clutching light lunches available. the duck. With demonstrations, raffles and trading Hope to see you there. The women, with knowing glances at the table there is something for all the family, empties hustled and scolded the men into the house.
Their mother cooked the duck the following evening, but Aussie the brother still living home, reported the flavour didn’t come through after all. So it really was a waste of good booze. It was sad about old
Scot of course, but too much alcohol was a pleasant way to go.
“After all, Pop,” Lester pointed out. “He was getting to the stage where you would have had to waste a bullet on him and you know you were too soft hearted to do it.”
His father snorted. The subject was dropped. They all decided later that old Pop Note: had no sense of humour, and the day the A version of Cooking with Wine was ducks got drunk went down in the annals of published as WINE SAUCE AND family legend. ROAST DUCK by Southdown Press in 1974 ©Margaret Pearce,
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR Of course, if it does feel like the blade What exactly is a shovel? GARDEN James Middleton would bend easily from the small force you A shovel usually has a longer handle, are placing on it, imagine what some tough though short handle varieties are available. Buying Gardening Tools - Part 4 soil or a root could do? Shovels usually have a rounded or pointed When it comes to the handle it is all about blade, though the square blade shovel is comfort. You will likely spend many an growing in popularity. Shovel blades are hour in the garden with your trusty garden generally wider than a spade and are trowel in hand; you want it to be capable of moving more soil in one go, but, comfortable. This also takes into account as mentioned before, this isn't necessarily why you shouldn't buy a trowel with a always good. Shovels are the tool of choice plastic handle. It isn't very strong and they for digging deep holes, hence the long don't tend to be high on the comfort stakes. handles. This is also the main reason A good rubber coated metal handle is what behind having a larger blade. I find to be best, though there are a few Which one to buy first? other coverings to metal handles you might Different gardeners will recommend find and they are normally ok as well. Try different things but my recommendation is and find a trowel that has grooves in place to buy a spade first. Spades tend to be more for your fingers and check that the grooves versatile than shovels and are easier to use Garden trowel match your hand. Having said this, some in tight spaces. Also, unless you plan to dig What is a garden trowel you might ask? people prefer a handle without grooves. holes a metre or deeper, a spade will do the Isn't that a picture of a hand shovel? Well, The key here is choosing one that feels job for you. Shovels are more specialised it all depends! I actually had a hard time comfortable to you. tools, spades more general. naming this tool because if there is a Cost of a garden trowel Cost of spades and shovels garden tool that has many names then what As far as cost goes, the best trowel I have If there is one tool that I recommend you I've grown up calling a little shovel is it! ever had actually only cost $10. Trowels splurge a bit on, it is when you buy a Hand shovel, trowel, little shovel, little are one tool that many people have had spade and/or a shovel. This is one tool that spade, digger— these are just a few of the luck with at cheap prices. As per usual you really want to be purchasing for various names. though, spending more around that $30- life. I grew up using the same spade that However what they all have in common is $50 price range will increase your my Dad bought at a young age. He still that they refer to one of the most chances of your chosen garden trowel owns and uses that spade today. Spades important tools in a gardeners shed. lasting your lifetime, but if you find a and shovels are one of the most Whether it be digging up weeds or planting cheap trowel that passes all the above tests, commonly used tools and the jobs they are new plants, you won't get too far without buy it! used for are almost always heavy duty. using a hand shovel. What exactly is a spade? It is for this reason you want a solid spade The garden trowel pictured is clearly quite A spade generally has a relatively flat or shovel without even the smallest bit old. Whoever bought it, chose well and blade. Spades usually have straight edges of plastic. looks to have gotten many good years use and also usually have shorter handles than When shopping, look for good quality steal out of it. shovels. Spades are better suited to or carbon fibre-strengthened spades and What to look for in a garden trowel moving things like soil, sand, and mulch shovels. Check anywhere there is a joint. What makes a good garden trowel? What than they are to digging. This sometimes Try flexing the handle and should you be looking for when you go seems counter-intuitive because a spade’s ascertaining where you think weak spots down to your local gardening tools shop to blade is generally smaller than a shovel might be and how weak they appear purchase a hand shovel? and you would think bigger blade equals under just a small amount of strain. Does it really matter which one you buy? better moving capacity. The problem with A good spade or shovel will quite possibly There are basically only two parts to a hand this is sometimes moving bigger piles be upwards of $50 but it will be the best shovel, the handle and the blade and means more strain. Small handles and a $50 you spend on a gardening tool. both are very important considerations smaller blade allow for more efficient when looking to buy a trowel. Many people moving, causing you to tire slower and go out and buy a cheap garden trowel, take lessen the risk of injury. Spades are also it home, start digging, and find that the good for defining edges given that most blade is as malleable as the soil they are spades have a straight blade. http:aussiegreenthumb.com/ digging in. Though a garden trowel with a warped blade can usually still do the job, it isn't nearly as efficient. To ensure a long lasting trowel blade make sure you buy a trowel with a blade made of metal, not plastic. Steel blades are the best, but I have had some success with blades made of an aluminium alloy. This all depends on the composition of aluminium to alloy. What I do to test them is: I place a little force on the blade to see how strong it feels. Be careful obviously because you don't want it to actually bend in the store; you can usually get a feel for the strength of the blade without actually damaging it.
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