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Issue Number 74 ~ 16 July 2009 CHURCHILL & DISTRICT NEWS Est. 1966 Distributed Free Queens Birthday Honour Ken Peake Ken Peake was awarded an Order of dents have contributed the most towards lars, the House was opened. Australia Medal in the general division, its success because they are less likely to The Rotary Centenary House is for his outstanding work and dedication to use it. referred to as Rotary's "jewel in the establishing Rotary Centenary House near In 2003, the Rotary Club of crown". It includes a reception area, com- the Latrobe Regional Hospital, which is Hazelwood when looking at possible munity lounge room, reading area, chil- used by patients and their families having ways to commemorate the centenary of dren's play room and playground, com- treatment at the Hospital or the Gippsland Rotary International which was formed in munity dining room, central courtyard Cancer Care Centre. 1905, Kay Radford, a member of the with BBQ, community kitchen, commu- Ken is very appreciative of the work club, suggested a project similar to the nity laundry and internet café, as well as put in by fifty Rotary Clubs, all levels of Ronald McDonald House Charities. Ken well appointed and comfortable residen- government, local business, other organi- was then the Assistant Governor of the tial rooms. The house has one full-time sations and the public including those Latrobe Group of Rotary Clubs and with employee as manager and is supported by touched by cancer, to see the first stages support and encouragement to go ahead a team of local volunteers for the many of this complex completed and in use as a from club presidents, including Barry tasks required to be done to keep the facil- "Home away from home for Dunstan who was President of Moe ity operating. Gippslanders". It has been a very reward- Rotary Club and also Chair of the Latrobe The house was recently used for short- ing project with support from the local Hospital Board, plans were formulated, term accommodation by bushfire victims community providing both in-kind from and they launched into what seemed like a during and after the devastating Black donations. Ken says this is even more huge project. Success came in September Saturday bushfires. impressive given that Latrobe city resi- 2006, when, after raising 2 million dol- Continued on Page 2 Hazelwood Rotarian, Ken Peake OAM Koorie Footprints to Monash Camp By Sadie Heckenberg Thorpe with a traditional welcome and The First annual Koorie Footprints to smoking ceremony. Monash Camp was held on the 25th and With nine Indigenous University stu- 26th of June at Monash University dents currently in attendance the high Churchill Campus. school students were able to see all sides The Camp offered a look at universi- of university life, with presentations from ty life for Indigenous students from eight student recruitment, the current students Secondary Schools across Gippsland. and Student Union's Sport and Outdoor Upon their arrival the students were Recreation. welcomed to Monash Churchill by Continued on Page 2 Aboriginal Liaison Officer Wayne Churchill & District News Proudly Supported By Chartered Accountants, Taxation, Financial, Business Advisors & Superannuation DAINBRIDGE NICHOLSON FINANCIAL SERVICES Suite 14 (Upstairs) Hazelwood Village Shopping Centre Churchill 3842 Wayne Thorpe performs the traditional welcome and smoking ceremony at Koorie Phone: (03) 51 222 033 Fax: (03) 51 222 773 Footprints to Monash Camp [email protected] 2 Churchill & District News 16 July 2009 RUSSELL NORTHE MLA Churchill & District News Member for Morwell For information and assistance with State The Churchill and District News is Advertising: Peter Prokopiv, Photography/Computer Support: a community newspaper staffed by Tracey Burr Matt Prokopiv Government matters volunteers. Layout/Design: Val Prokopiv, Team Members: Wendy Brown, The Team: Tracey Burr Charlie Rawlinson, Carol Scott, 66 George St (PO Box 214) Team Leader/Secretary : Ruth Webpage: Val Prokopiv Allan Larkin, Karen Bradfield, Bea Place Proof Readers: Ruth Place, Olivia Stallbom Morwell VIC 3840 Editor/Treasurer: Val Prokopiv Jackson Ph (03) 5133 9088 Fax: (03) 5133 9088 [email protected] Contributions www.russellnorthe.com.au The deadline for the submission of articles and advertisements for the August 2009 edition is July 30 2009 Churchill Lifeline Shop The Churchill Lifeline Shop will be tos and other items of memorabilia they Articles for publication and letters All articles must be submitted by addressed to: 21 in August. 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Webpage: www.cdnews.com.au Kylie Clarke and Kevin Kropinyeri Disclaimer With these presentations Koorie stu- Yung Warriors, who got the Koorie stu- The Churchill and District News wishes to advise that the views or remarks expressed in this publication are not dents saw all of the Pathways to univer- dents singing along to their tunes. necessarily the views of the Editor or the Management Team and no endorsement of service is implied by the list- sity and the exciting things that can hap- At the end of the two days the stu- ing of advertisers, sponsors or contributors. pen when university starts. dents were awarded certificates and As well as hearing about university given show bags. They then headed back THE CHURCHILL & DISTRICT NEWS IS PRODUCED UNDER THE DIRECTION AND CONTROL OF over the two days, the students were also to school and home after staying on cam- THE CO-OPERATING CHURCHES OF CHURCHILL. THE CO-OPERATION IS MADE UP OF THE able to experience it, with one hour lec- pus and being able to see that being a uni- ANGLICAN, UNITING AND CHURCHES OF CHRIST. tures from different disciplines within the versity student is not that hard after all. university, including; Education, With twenty students out of twenty- Australian Indigenous, Art & Design, three believing that they now would like Social & Community Welfare, to go to university, Kylie Clarke, organis- Communications, Environmental, er of the camp has high hopes that in the Information and Medicine, Nursing & future some of the Indigenous students in FOR ALL THINGS GORGEOUS Health Science. first-year university will be coming from As well as classes to attend the the schools the camp has targeted. Tess Sherritt Koorie students had art and sports activi- The schools Koorie students came ties with Bnym Designs and Churchill from this year were; Orbost Secondary * Miss M Handbags * Painted Ponies Leisure Centre, and a night of fun times. College, Bairnsdale Secondary College, * Robert Gordon Pottery * Wrought Iron Wall Art The night hit it off with stand-up com- Nagle College, Secondary College Sale, edy by renowned Indigenous comedian Maffra Secondary College, Lavalla 234 Commercial Road, Morwell Next to Sam’s Warehouse Kevin Kropinyeri, in one of his most Catholic College, Traralgon Secondary hilarious performances. The audience College and GippsTafe Koorie Unit Ph: 03 5135 3960 was then treated to a performance by VCAL students. Email: [email protected] Indigenous hip hop artists Tjimba & The Ken Peake OAM Continued From Page 1 Nook and Soon after it was opened, however, over the 8 week period most radiotherapy became obvious that demand would requires. The biggest majority of resi- Cranny exceed supply. Ken is now involved with dents come from East Gippsland, fol- the development of Stage 2, which will lowed by South Gippsland, Wellington, Book more than double the number of family Bass Coast, Baw Baw and other areas. Dr David A Forys, Chiropractor rooms and creates community areas for The house provides not only accom- Exchange use by local organizations. The design is modation, but a support network for Laberta K Forys, MSc, Dietitian Large range of complete and ready to be put out for ten- those staying as they interact with the der. All that remains is to secure funding. other residents undergoing similar treat- Hazelwood Village Shopping Centre Science Fiction and Fantasy Rates are kept as low as possible and ment and dealing with a life-threatening Churchill are subsidized through fundraising as disease. It is run by a Committee of Phone: 5122 3336 44 George Street evidence suggests that many people can- Management with sub-committees. Morwell not afford the cost of accommodation 16 July 2009 Churchill & District News 3 Community Bank Pledge Monday - Friday 8.30am - 6.00pm Campaign Launched Saturday Residents of Churchill will be branch, and an indication of the $28 million to community projects 9.00am - 2.00pm invited to pledge their support for financial level of support.