Issue Number 119 ~ August 15, 2013 CHURCHILL & DISTRICT NEWS

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Hazelwood Cemetery - p 3 Churchill Campus - p 8 Looking Back - p 22-23 Tennis Come ‘n’ Try - p 33

Twelfth year of Writing and Poetry Competition A community success

District Lions Club, Churchill Lioness Club, Allen and Unwin Publishers, Reader’s Emporium Traralgon, Gippsland Trade Printers, The Co-Operating Churches in Churchill, Gippsland Trades and Labor Council. The media who help promote this competition. There were 76 prizes given in 10 After many hours of accepting categories in ages ranging from 7 and entries, cataloguing, reading, Under to Adults. judging and preparation, the twelfth Special guests Russell Northe annual Churchill and District News, Member for Morwell, Doug Day from Presentation Night arrived on Thursday I.P.R. Hazelwood, Margaret Palmer from August 1. Hazelwood Rotary Club, Bob Lowick The venue of the Co-Operating from Churchill Lions Club, Sue Lowick Churches in Churchill was full of people from Churchill Lioness Club, Peter and of all ages excited, in anticipation of Sherryn Gray from AMPWORKS, Ian learning who has won what. Combridge, chairperson of the Co- After some opening remarks Operating Churches in Churchill, and which included welcoming everyone, Reverend Brenda Burney, minister of thanking the wonderful sponsors and Co-Operating Churches helped to give supporters of this event and their them out. representatives, thanking the Churchill Darrell White tendered his apology. and District Team, and inviting the This is the fi rst presentation night he Reverend Brenda Burney to say a few has missed. words, the presentation of prizes began. 208 entries were received with 152 The sponsors and supporters of them being from primary school included fi rstly our ongoing sponsors age children from Boolarra, Churchill, who support Churchill and District Hazelwood North, Lumen Christi, and News and its activities each year: Yinnar schools plus several individual Latrobe City Council, International entries. Power. GDF Suez Hazelwood, Rotary Thanks go to all the writers who Club of Hazelwood, Churchill and entered, and to those who encouraged District Lions Club, Co-Operating and mentored them. The judges were Churches in Churchill, pleased with the standard generally, Secondly our sponsors and commenting about the range of creative supporters for this competition: ideas used. Well done everyone and Latrobe City Council, School of keep up the good work. Applied Media and Social Sciences- Results, more pictures and winning Monash University, Rotary Club of stories, see Pages 9-16. Hazelwood, Ampworks, Churchill and DAINBRIDGE NICHOLSON FINANCIAL SERVICES

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Churchill & District News is a community newspaper staffed by volunteers. The Team Team Leader/ Secretary: Ruth Place Treasurer: Ruth Courtis Editor: Carol Scott Advertising: Ruth Place, Tracey Burr Layout: Allan Larkin Production: Tracey Burr, Carol Scott, Ruth Place, Sam Gillett, Allan Larkin Proof Readers: Ruth Place, Olivia Jackson, Geraldine Larkin, The Churchill Fire Brigade facilitated and hosted a Morwell some hands-on training to the members of the Morwell Group of Carol Scott Group training and information day with the Traralgon Ladder Fire Brigades. Platform Truck. He was pleased that the members had enjoyed the experience Team Members: Val Prokopiv Captain of Churchill’s brigade, Steve Barling, said that the and learnt about the facilities available on the appliance. Bethany Leak appliance has a 45 metre reach with a cage at the top which can be He thanked Churchill for facilitating and hosting the day. Delma Hodges, used for fi re fi ghting with water, for rescue, for lighting a scene and Julian reported that the appliance has been operational since January Charlie Rawlinson for lifting people or gear to heights. 21 this year. Bea Stallbom For fi re fi ghting, brigade members can put water anywhere into a “This is a wonderful appliance for use by brigades anywhere Barbara Cheetham large building by using the appliance with its boom extended. across Gippsland, adding to the effi ciency and safety of fi re ground Another aspect of using the appliance is that safety can be operations. It has already been enlisted to help around twelve times Webpage: Cassandra Hooimeyer improved, as members use the platform to assist with working on since January,” he said. www.cdnews.com.au slippery or steep rooves or other locations where safety of fi refi ghters is a consideration. The training day Contributions was a lot about seeing how the appliance can The deadline for the submission of be used so that fi re articles and advertisements for the fi ghters can consider its use on any future September 2013 edition is August 30, 2013 fi re emergency or EDITORIAL incident. Articles for publication and Letters to the Leading Fire Fighter Julian Seri, Editor can be sent to: was one of two career Churchill & District News fi re fi ghters stationed PO Box 234, Churchill, 3842 at Traralgon who came Or Email: [email protected] to demonstrate the All articles must be submitted by the 30th of appliance and its uses each month for publication in the next issue. to members present. He said it was really good to give Articles can be left in our Drop Off Boxes Located at: Churchill Rainfall Churchill & District News Churchill Post Offi ce, Co-Operating Church, July Book Your Advert for 6 Advertising Prices Williams Avenue Months to receive a 10% (east side door) January 1, 2013 discount ADVERTISING Churchill had 1. Full Page $290.00 1. Full Page $260.00 Advertising enquiries can be addressed to: 52.5 ml of rain to Colour $515.00 Colour $464.00 Ruth Place, Tracey Burr or Allan Larkin July 29, for a total 26cm x 38 cm 26cm x 38 cm Churchill & District News of 389 ml so far this 2. Half Page $245.00 2. Half Page $201.00 PO Box 234, Churchill, 3842 year. Colour $312.00 Colour $280.00 or Email: 26cm x 19cm 26cm x 19cm [email protected] 3. 4 Columns $130.00 3. 4 Columns $117.00 Telephone: Ruth 03 5122 1961 19cm x 14.8cm 19cm x 14.8cm Tracey 0422 823 179 4. 7 Columns $130.00 4. 7 Columns $117.00 26cm x 8.5cm 26cm x 8.5cm Allan 0427 372 517 5. 3 Columns $94.00 5. 3 Columns $85.00 Disclaimer 11cm x 14.5cm 11cm x 14.5cm 6. 3 Columns $52.00 6. 3 Columns $47.00 The Churchill and District News wishes to Nook and Cranny 11cm x 8.5 11cm x 8.5 advise that the views or remarks expressed 7. 2 Columns $36.00 7. 2 Columns $32.00 in this publication are not necessarily the Book Exchange 7cm x 6.5cm 7cm x 6.5cm views of the Editor or the Management Team 8. 2 Columns $36.00 8. 2 Columns $32.00 11cm x 4cm 11cm x 4cm and no endorsement of service is implied *All prices include GST *All prices include GST by the listing of advertisers, sponsors or New Larger Advertising Pays!!!!!!!! contributors. To book your advertisement please contact: CHURCHILL & DISTRICT NEWS IS Location Ruth Place or Tracey Burr PRODUCED UNDER THE DIRECTION 03 5122 1961 0422 823 179 AND CONTROL OF THE CO-OPERATING or email: [email protected] CHURCHES OF CHURCHILL. 97 Buckley Street THE CO-OPERATION IS MADE UP OF THE Morwell Churchill & District News reaches readers ANGLICAN, UNITING AND in Churchill, Yinnar, Yinnar South, Boolarra, CHURCHES OF CHRIST Hazelwood North/South and Mirboo North. www.cdnews.com.au Churchill & District News - August 15, 2013 - Page 3 The Hazelwood Cemetery Trust – improving the environment By Leo Billington 71A George St, Morwell 3840 (Opp. Bendigo Bank) Ph: 5133 7617 / www.jbcomputers.com.au

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VVitaminsitamins oonn SaleSale NOW!NOW! Blackmores Over recent years, The Hazelwood Cemetery containers, toys – and unwanted fl owers and wreaths. Trust has implemented measures to improve the Unfortunately windy days provide a signifi cant Bio C 1000mg Reduce the severity and duration environment making it cleaner and more orderly for challenge distributing light-weight items across a of colds. Promotes collagen everyone. large area creating an untidy vista. production in skin. Last year, three new rubbish bin enclosures, Fresh and artifi cial fl owers placed in containers Potent antioxidant. manufactured by Morwell based Kiel Industries, were provided by the Cemetery Trust may remain. $12 .49 62 tablets. installed and have proven to be extremely successful. There are plenty of wheelie bins which are all used Save $8.96 $ .49 Wheelie bins are securely housed in these to their full capacity. 18 enclosures preventing used and discarded items such For this, the Trust extends its sincere thanks. Blackmore Executive Blackmores as artifi cial fl owers and wrapping paper, from being I will report on a signifi cant development at the B Stress Formula Bio Magnesium blown around during inclement weather. cemetery in September’s edition of the Churchill and Reduce stress and nervous tension Helps prevent leg Visitors now constantly remark about how clean District News. Increase concentration cramps and night cramps. the cemetery environs are looking. Meanwhile, visitors will notice a clean-up being Helps your body convert Helps support normal food to energy. Continuing with this task, the Trust will soon started in the new adjacent area which will one day $ .69 muscle function dispose of broken items – ceramic and glass house a new extended section. 62 tablets. 16 100 tablets. Save $12.26 Save $12.46 Lock Your Cars is the Message By Phil den Houting |Sergeant 22664 - Station Commander - Churchill Police Shop 7, West Place Shopping Centre Well, in overall terms, Monday-Friday 8.30 am - 6.00 pm - Saturday 9.00 am - 2.00 pm Churchill and district has been relatively quiet Telephone 5122 1390 over the last few months, although there has been a value, savings, choice & advice dramatic increase in thefts from motor vehicles in the last month. Unfortunately, there were 12 reports of theft HAZELWOODHAZELWOOD from a motor vehicle between July 8 and July 25, and in all but one HEALTHHEALTH CENTRECENTRE case, the vehicles were * Family Medicine * Visiting Paediatrician left unlocked. I would urge people * Women’s Health * Visiting Surgeon to lock their vehicles, * Counselling * Visiting Physiotherapist particularly overnight, and to not leave valuables/ * Industrial Medical * On-site Pathology purses/wallets and the like, visible in the car. * Minor Surgical Procedures This is just a temptation for an opportunistic thief. There has been an increase in reports of hoon CONSULTING HOURS driving, particularly in the Yinnar and Boolarra areas. The damage that this behaviour causes to our MONDAY - FRIDAY 8 AM - 5.30 PM roads and environment is such that it should not be SATURDAY 8 AM - 1.30 PM tolerated. The skid marks, or ‘donuts’ are unsightly and a blemish upon our community. BULK BILLING I would encourage any person with information about such behaviour, or if someone witnesses it, to To all Medicare Card Holders contact their local police or Crimestoppers if they wish to remain anonymous. As people would hopefully be aware, Chief Telephone 5122 2555 Commissioner Lay, along with other high profi le identities, this month launched the ‘Take a Stand’ 9a GEORGINA PLACE, CHURCHILL campaign. This campaign is all about MEN saying ‘No’ to violence against women, in all its forms, including verbal and psychological abuse. I would encourage all men to ‘Take a Stand’ and not tolerate behaviour that endorses violence against women. Caring Family Medicine Page 4 - Churchill & District News - August 15, 2013 www.cdnews.com.au Darrell White - Latrobe City Council – Churchill East West Link Draft Master Plan Latrobe City Council, at its meeting on July provides a design framework for a link between A copy of the Draft Master Plan can be found 15, resolved to release for public exhibition, the Churchill Town Centre and the University on the Latrobe City Council website: www. the Churchill East West Link: Draft Master campus. latrobe.vic.gov.au/churchilleastwest. Plan and Urban Design Framework and to seek It is intended to set an overall picture For further information, or to obtain a hard public comment until Tuesday August 20, (Master Plan) which provides a basis for funding copy of the Draft Master Plan, please contact Ian 2013. applications to a variety of sources for specifi c Gibson, Place Manager – Churchill Town Centre The fi rst part of the Draft Master Plan, the projects that go to make up the overall East West Plan, by phoning 5128 5444 or by email at ian. Key Directions Paper, has; Link. [email protected] - Reviewed existing relevant studies The plan covers three precincts: Submissions, by no later than Tuesday August - Provided a summary of the community -Precinct 1; Eel Hole Creek 20, 2013, on any aspect of the Draft Master Plan profi le -Precinct 2; Latrobe Leisure Churchill are welcome by email to [email protected]. - Analysed the site context, constraints and -Precinct 3; Monash University interface. gov.au, or by mail to: opportunities The Master Plan aims to have a consistent and Ian Gibson - Place Manager – Churchill Town - Summarised a community consultation integrated approach to the implementation and Centre Plan program, and achievement of an East West Link. Latrobe City Council - Developed a set of Key Directions for the More details of the Draft East West Link PO Box 264 Master Plan and Urban Design Framework. Master Plan, and the details of when and how to Morwell. VIC 3840 The Draft Master Plan takes the information provide submissions, are shown on page 17 of outlined in the Key Directions Report and this edition. Northe’s Natter As Parliamentary Secretary www.business.vic.gov.au/festival action to make it easier for limit of fi ve trout applies, of which for Small Business and Tourism, or call 13 22 15. Businesses Victorian businesses and only two can exceed 35 centimetres. I encourage small businesses in and citizens can now access citizens to access government Community sporting groups the region to make use of a new information about all Victorian information and services. or organisations in the Morwell comprehensive 60-page guide to Government grants through a new For further information electorate can now apply for the next Victoria’s Small Business Festival, consolidated grants portal. visit www.vic.gov.au/grants round of sporting uniform grants. signalling the staging of the iconic Grants Victoria provides a Children and their Grants of up to $1,000 are event in Melbourne and regional central source for people to access families can now get out and available for sporting uniforms and Victoria in August. all grants available to them via catch their fi rst fi sh with 750 sports-gear including jumpers, shirts, The Victorian Government www.vic.gov.au/grants. rainbow trout being released skirts, boots, socks and bathers. understands that small business Grants Victoria is easy to use into Lake Hyland in Churchill Under previous funding rounds owners often lack time and work and navigate and visual indicators and Kernot Lake in Morwell. the Churchill Football Netball club in isolation, which is why we host clearly show if a grants program Fisheries Victoria stocked was successful in receiving funding. Victoria’s Small Business Festival. is open or closed. Victorians over 60 lakes across the state I encourage all eligible sporting The festival is accessible to can search a comprehensive throughout July as part of and recreational clubs to take anyone wanting to start or grow catalogue, currently with more the Family Fishing Lakes advantage of this program. their own business with hundreds than 130 grants. program. The rainbow trout Applications close on Thursday of events offered free or at low cost Grants Victoria delivers that were released in time August 29. throughout August, including the on the Government’s election for the July school holidays For more information and Morwell electorate. pledge to incorporate grants one-stop-shop for information on are advanced yearlings and application forms visit: www.dpcd. 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Without a Travel Agent Welcome to Spring. freely to prune the shrub and feed with camellia, Without a Travel Agent August is seen as the start of spring, however many azalea food along with all other acid loving plants. spring bulbs e.g daffodils etc have been fl owering Unfortunately I am losing one of my beloved daphnes, You’reYou’re onon youryour ownown ...... now for some time. Blossom trees will soon be in I have tried all the TENDER LOVING CARE but I We pride ourselves on our full bloom, with the fi rst being the fl owering cherry. have to accept that it’s time is up, and be content with service. The fl owering cherry is considered Japan’s unoffi cial the other 3 daphnes that I have. national fl ower. The golden wattles are adding a Fuschias need to be fed and trimmed back by We are there before, during beautiful golden glow to our parks and gardens .We about 2/3rds of the previous years’ growth, although and after your holiday for have had a couple of decent frosts followed by lovely you may lose a few buds the end result is worth it. days. The frosts do us a favour by killing a few bugs. Also prune grapevines now before new growth starts, complete confi dence and At the time of writing this, winter has on the whole to avoid any set-backs. If growing the vine for shade, assurance . . . been very mild. Any clumps of daffodils or jonquils thin out any tangled material and space the canes Locally that haven’t fl owered may benefi t from being dug up evenly to allow light and good air fl ow to new growth. 213 Commercial Road, and divided then replanted, they may have been too Prepare your veggie beds by digging in manure, Morwell owned deep in the soil and simply need lifting . compost, or a green manure crop and a handful of See Irene, Joy or Kimberlee Phone 5134 3388 Meyer lemons are frost resistant along with late lime, let it settle for a few weeks. Don’t be tempted Valencia oranges, now is a good time to feed our citrus yet to plant tomatoes (Perhaps if you have a mini hot trees, but damp the soil before applying the fertlizer, house and the time to manage plants in pots you may Morwell and water in well after . If you have yellowing on the get a few tomatoes started). To give germination a KNOW THE WORLD WE KNOW Licence No.32298 leaves, add magnesium in the form of epsom salts. kick start to large seeds such as peas and beans, soak Plant new roses and any deciduous trees that you them in tepid water with a pinch of epsom salts and may have bought, don’t put fertlizer in the planting sow them , they’ll jump out of the ground and be off hole but liquid feed as you water in. Work in a top and away. As broad beans ripen they can collapse dressing of well-rotted compost or manure around all under their own weight, to help keep them up, place roses. a stake in each corner of the bed and run a piece of Prune your roses now and up until the end of the twine around the perimeter about half the height of the month. Bin all rose cuttings and leaves to dispose of beans, this will help a bit. any disease spores and pests. Let’s not forget DAFFODIL DAY on Friday Feed camellias and give them a light prune to August 23. maintain a tidy shape if required. Pick daphne fl owers Happy gardening for another month. Annual General Meeting Churchill West Development Plan – & Community Forum Information Evening Land West of Gaskin Park, Churchill, prior to the preparation of a plan the Wednesday 28th August 2013 has recently been rezoned for proponents, Gaskin Rise Pty Ltd, Residential purposes. 7.00 pm would like to informally meet with the Green Inc Board Room, McDonald Way, Churchill Proposed as a community of more local community to present the current than 600 housing lots with parks, concepts and discuss the proposal. pedestrian cycle trails and new linkages Guest Speaker: Professor David Battersby A brief presentation followed by a to the township, the Latrobe Planning (Pro-Vice Chancellor, University of Ballarat) question and answer session will be Scheme requires that a “Development conducted on the evening, anyone Plan” addressing the detail of the interested in the future development of Topic: Churchill Campus, Federation University development be prepared and approved Churchill is invited to attend. before any permits for subdivision can Any enquiries should be directed to Agenda items include:- occur. Greg Wood, Tract Consultants Annual Report, Committee elections and As part of developing a concept and 9429 6133. Update on Churchill Town Centre Plan When: Thursday 22 August Gaskin Park – Churchill Where: Churchill Football Time: 7.00pm to 8.30 pm All members and local residents welcome. Light supper provided. Netball Club Page 6 - Churchill & District News - August 15, 2013 www.cdnews.com.au Church News Co-Operating Churches’ Snippets Coffee Connections Farewell to the At Coffee Connections Russell Hadley Campbells. spoke about his life-long interest in model It was with a sense making. Russell developed this interest from of celebration and his father, who began model making with ships. sadness that we Russell is now pleased to say his grandson farewelled Bruce and has also become a model maker, particularly Ruth Campbell from making models of aeroplanes fl own by his our congregation. great grandfather Eric, who was a bomber pilot We celebrated in World War 11. the wonderful Russell derives much pleasure in contribution Bruce researching background information about and Ruth have been as the particular model he is building. He has an integral part of the gained knowledge about famous airmen of running of the church the wars, including a famous French aviator for over twenty years, who disappeared during the war in one of his serving in many planes. This topic appealed to all present, male capacities on rosters, and female. with the musicians, Russell’s wife Barbara led the devotions as the person who and prayers. It was a very interesting session. takes the initiative and Confi rmation at Boolarra makes sure the roster It was good to have Bishop John and and calendars are Jan McIntyre with us on Sunday, July 14 for given out, provision the Confi rmation service at Christ Church of morning tea, Boolarra. serving as elder and About 30 people attended a most uplifting parish councillor and joyful celebration, at which Bishop John and numerous other confi rmed two of the younger members of things. We shall miss our Boolarra congregation, Matthew and them but wish them The offering given during this service goes Saturday Breakfast Alexander Devonshire. every joy in their new setting. We are sure it towards scholarships awarded to Christian The next Saturday breakfast will be held on Lots of family and friends of the two won’t be long before they are fully involved women of member countries. The scholarship August 25, at 7.45 am. The next Breakfast will boys gathered for the occasion. Bishop John with things in their new community as that is is awarded in honour of Winifred Keik, the fi rst give you something to get ‘your teeth into’!! preached a wonderful sermon on “Who is my the type of people they are. woman ordained in Australia. Dr Leonardo Caprara, a Morwell neighbour?” Death of Reverend Dr Bob Brown. The scholarship this year will go to support dentist, will be the guest speaker on the 24 On the way home from the service, We were shocked to hear the news of four women doing theological studies. The August at 7.45am. His topic will be ‘Recent Reverend Brenda was encouraged by a parish Reverend Dr Bob Brown’s death. Bob had service included a challenging sermon based Developments in Dentistry’ which should be elder to take Bishop John and Jan past Holy been our minister at Churchill, Boolarra and on 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8 and verse 13, some very interesting as we all have teeth, even those Innocents, Yinnar South to have a look at how Yinnar for seven years before his retirement. magnifi cent hymns based on the theme and with false teeth may learn something! fresh and bright it looks with its new coat of Bob was enjoying doing a Masters study in co- as usual with things organised by the Ladies Please let me know by THURSDAY paint. Being the obedient person she is, she operating parishes in Melbourne. Fellowship, a lovely morning tea to follow. AUGUST 22, if you are attending. complied with this wish - but it wasn’t long Winifred Keik Service. before she regretted making this decision! Five The Ladies Fellowship held minutes into the visit the fence near the front their annual Winifred Keik gate was lying on the ground. The photo below service on the last Sunday of demonstrates quite clearly that it couldn’t have July. been Bishop John, Reverend Brenda or Rod as This service is arranged by they are clearly “Holy Innocents”. The culprit the Western Australian Unit - by deduction - must have been Jan McIntyre! of Australian Church Women PS - the fence was due to be replaced and which was established in 1965. parish council has now approved the plans for The theme of the service was this to happen. “Love Never Fails”. Church Times Co-Operating Churches Boolarra/Yinnar of Churchill Co-Operating Parish Rev. Brenda Burney Week 1 - 11am at Willams Avenue, Christ Church Boolarra Churchill. Ang. HC Tel: 5122 1480 Week 2 - 11am at Glenda and Ian Combridge Christ Church Boolarra Tel: 5166 1819 Ang. PPP Sunday Service: 9.00am Week 3 - 11am at Uniting Church Yinnar U C A. H C Week 4 - 11am at Lumen Christi Uniting Church Yinnar Catholic Church UCA Service of the Word 35 Walker Parade, Churchill Week 5 - 11am at Tel: 5122 2226 Yinnar South Anglican H C Father Hugh Brown/Father Jarek Saturday: Mass: 6.00pm Sunday: Mass: 9.00am 1st and 3rd Sundays: Churchill Christian Yinnar: Mass: 10.30am Fellowship 2nd and 4th Sundays: Maple Crescent, Churchill Boolarra: Mass: 10.30am Sunday: 10.00am Pest Control Services - I & G Combridge 5122 1797 - THE TRUSTED NAME IN 20 YEARS - 5122 1797 www.cdnews.com.au Churchill & District News - August 15, 2013 - Page 7

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By Leo Billington with production, sharing an administrative role, and Mathew 0447 778 182 Hazelwood Rotary recently celebrated its other duties as a member of a great team. changeover dinner with over 50 guests in attendance. Ruth’s volunteer efforts have also been found in A highlight of the evening was awarding two the wider community – actively supporting the work prestigious Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) awards, one to of her church, teaching Religious Instruction in local long standing club member Heather Beaton, and the primary schools, organizer of the team involved other to Ruth Place from Churchill. in running the Churchill and District News (CDN) In presenting the award to Ruth, outgoing annual writing competition, helping with the (CDN) Hazelwood Rotary President, Margaret Palmer, said annual fi shing competition, and a leader in organizing that as a long time resident of Churchill, Ruth’s several Churchill Festivals in the past. Mens $18, Beard Trim $5, Flat Top $22, exceptional volunteerism and enthusiasm is well Ruth also loves being part of the team which High School Boys $17, Primary School Boys $15 known and admired by many. works to develop and maintain Mathison Park, and “Following her retirement as a school teacher, time she has a teaching role with the Churchill Fire brigade Ladies $22 (Restyle extra $5), Fringe Trim $5, has allowed Ruth to unselfi shly pursue a multitude of in a program called Fire Safe Kids for pre and primary High School Girls $17, Primary School Girls $15 interests directed towards making Churchill a better aged children.” place in which to live,” Margaret said. Hazelwood Rotary celebrates its 35th birthday TUESDAYS - AGE PENSION PRICES - Men $15, Women $17 “These include founding team member of the this year and since being formed, has only awarded NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED! JUST WALK IN . . . “re-born” Churchill and District News in 2002. This two PHF medallions to non Rotarians, both of whom publication unites Churchill’s diverse community are from Churchill – Keith Hamilton in 2004 and now Shop 8A West Place Shopping Centre, across all spectrums of social and cultural affairs. to Ruth Place. Churchill Ruth now plays an integral part of the paper’s co- “The PHF award is bestowed for Ruth’s overall Telephone: 5122 1300 ordination team – and one of her roles is selling commitment to galvanizing Churchill’s community (opposite Woolworths) advertising space, as well as writing articles, helping at a number of different levels,” Margaret concluded. Churchill Neighbourhood Centre On the right path for - Adult Learner’s Week what’s on offer - FREE - and continue until September 1 - 8 the end of term 3 - FREE, meet and make new Adult Learners’ Week is a national celebration friends. of the benefi ts of lifelong learning - in the Courses / classes / training on offer home, at work and in the community - and a great Sewing/knitting/embroidery – Patchwork - opportunity to explore the many kinds of learning Basic Computers - Computers 4 work - Social on offer to adults from all walks of life. media - internet - email - face book - skype. Every day in Churchill, at the Churchill Learn to use iPads, notebooks, E-readers and Neighbourhood Centre – in the Hub – groups of more - Tai Chi - Discussion group - ACDSee local people come together to participate in adult photo editor - Creative Writing - Porcelain learning, through discussion groups, courses, painting - Play group - Community Workshop. classes and training programs, being delivered to a Adult Literacy and Numeracy range of learners in all sorts of formal and informal Career/Personal development - Book Club settings. Train to use our Quilting machine. This year Adult Learners’ Week is from Participating in learning as an adult at September 1 - 8 and the theme is “ Pathways and Churchill Neighbourhood Centre is indeed Learning take you places “ benefi cial to your quality of life and health – you So allow your Local Learn organization - learn in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, Churchill Neighbourhood Centre - take you on making new friends and best of all in a happy a journey, an experience that will change and environment, a place of fun. enhance your life. We all know if you are relaxed and happy, that During Adult Learners’ Week you are invited translates to a healthier quality of life, and that’s to come and experience lifelong learning, taste passed on to family and friends and perhaps even into your work place - so come in, join a class, course, do some training and spread the benefi ts of Adult Lifelong Learning. 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Masters degrees We might have heard some of the phrases being publicised: on offer in 2014, a “an expanded regional university”, “a broad range of pathways”, range of transition “improved outcomes for students” and so on. and study support But what does this mean for the Churchill campus in 2014? programs will also What exactly will be on offer to students? be in place. Further In a recent letter addressed ‘to Colleagues’, Pro-Vice new programs will Chancellor of Monash Gippsland, Professor Robin Pollard, states be offered in 2015 “Courses currently taught at Churchill have been accredited by and beyond,” she the University of Ballarat, so that they can be offered under the added. newly named university to students commencing in 2014.” According to In addition, 4 new courses will be offered at the campus in information being 2014. These are: distributed to • Bachelor of Information Technology secondary students • Bachelor of Business (Finance and Investment) considering tertiary • Master of Professional Accounting study next year, • Master of Geomechanics and Geohydrology “In 2014 the ATAR Monash Gippsland’s Director of Planning and Regional will not be the only Partnerships, Ms Loretta Hambly, said “One of the benefi ts of mechanism used joining a ready-made network of regional campuses (like the for selection at the University of Ballarat) is the facilitated exchange of relevant Gippsland Campus. degrees, support programs and systems, which will become A large number of increasingly evident to students and industry from 2014 programs will use a range of other selection mechanisms such free 4-day course aimed at students entering undergraduate as interviews, assessment of folios and degrees and Foundation Access Studies Program (FAST) – a supplementary forms. free, one semester pathway course which aims to give students Entry into the Gippsland Campus will be enough skills and confi dence to undertake degree level studies based on the achievement of the prerequisites in the following semester, providing alternative entry to tertiary for your chosen degree. study for people who have a disadvantage, including being from Although your ATAR will be a rural backgrounds. consideration, the University will place Perhaps one of the most exciting developments for the more emphasis on your potential to succeed region, amongst this talk of ‘increased access’, ‘alternative at university study and on your achievement entry’ and ‘pathways’, is the announcement of a successful of the entry requirements for your chosen joint funding application by Monash and Ballarat Universities degree.” to design the fi rst fully integrated program to ‘bridge the gap’ Said Loretta, “Increased access also between Certifi cate IV and Masters Degree centred on Control means a commitment to provide all the and Systems Engineering. support required to help every student This will be achieved through collaborative course design succeed in their higher education studies. between education and industry partners for all prospective From 2014, every fi rst year student will student cohorts – workers in industry, apprentices, TAFE, career have a mentor to assist in their transition to change and school leavers (see diagram). university and access to a number of new (to Professor Pollard went on to say “The successful Regional the campus) study support structures.” Partnerships Facilitation Fund bid to support the collaborative These support structures include Peer development of a comprehensive articulation pathway in Assisted Study Support (PASS) – weekly control and systems engineering is the fi rst of many, many dedicated study sessions facilitated by a opportunities to actively work together as educators and with senior student excelling in industry to really focus on the needs of the Gippsland region.” Concrete never looked so good! the course, Uni Ready – a

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7 and Under Short story/poem or picture story EQUAL FIRST When I Got A Pegasus By Bethany Daddo

Once upon a time there lived two special woke her up. ponies. No-one ever know what they were The next day when it was except one person called Ali. She owned them Cookie-dough’s turn for a fl y, she and they were twin Pegasus ponies. Her parents fl ew to the same tree and heard the didn’t believe her. They said to her every day, same sad sound. “your ponies are just ponies.” But she did not They saw a bird. Its wings were listen to them. One pony was yellowy white. stuck in twigs and it couldn’t fl y So she called it Ice-cream. And the other was out. browny white so she called it Cookie-dough. Ali got the bird and took it home. She always went outside and rode her ponies, She made a home for it in a shoe “What do you do with them?” but could never fl y them when her parents were box and called it Stuckey. To help Stuckey get “I ride Cookie-dough in the day and Ice-cream around. She took Cookie-dough out during better and get his wings strong again he fl ew at night.” SECTION the day when her parents were at work and around the sky with Ali on both Ice-cream and “No wonder you’re always tired,” said her Ice-cream out during the night when she was Cookie-dough. parents. “You don’t need to ride at night any supposed to be asleep. One day Ali forgot the time. She didn’t get more. You can ride them both in the day.” WWINNERSINNERS One night she crept outside and didn’t say back from her night time fl ying on Ice-cream and “ Also with Stuckey on one of the ponies,” a word. She slowly opened the door without her parents fi nally found out that Ali had two said Ali. “His wings are broken.” a squeak. She wanted to ride Ice-cream before Pegasus ponies. “Okay. That’s kind of you. Now does any the morning came. When they were riding they Her parents went crazy. She said “Why are one else know about the ponies?” FIRST heard a noise. Like an owl. It sounded sad but “Nope,” said Ali. PRIZE you going crazy?” there was no time to waste. “Because YOU HAVE TWO PEGASUS ponies “Good.” She quickly came to her house and got in her and we didn’t know.” “Now mum don’t tell any one else okay?” bed and went back to sleep before her mum “Finally you believe me,” said Ali. “Okay. It’s our secret.

7 and Under Short story/poem or picture story The Killers By Oriana Dale EQUAL FIRST

In the middle of the night a zombie not kill said. kissed and turned into a human and they princess and a zombie prince came to the her. So the “But what happened?” turned everyone into a human. world and attacked everyone. One day they prince went “Time for bed,” said the prince, yelling Th ey had a party with everyone and had ran out of food. outside and loudly. “OK,” said the princess, “Let’s go to food and especially cake. Th e human pretty princess and handsome got bitten bed.” Th en at night, the prince turned into Th en they kissed again and they never prince were still alive because they killed by the zombie. a zombie and went over to the princess bed killed anyone ever again and they lived in a zombies. He went inside and showed the princess. and bit her. Th en the pretty princess turned beautiful castle with her sister. Th e princess had a sister that died and her “What happened?” said the pretty princess. into a zombie princess like her sister. On sister came to them but the princess could Th e prince said “I.... well, time for bed,” he their wedding day they were alone and they SECTION WWINNERSINNERS 2013 ✰ ✷ ✰ ✯ The Wizard’s Children 8-10 ✴ Short Story/Poetry Wand EQUAL FIRST (SHORT STORY) By Jack Daddo ✩ Once upon a time lived four kids Jack, Kate, Elizabeth and her toy plane and Elizabeth with her toy I think these knitting needles Ben and an old crooked granny. phone. All Ben had in his hands were two are really a magic wand. You They were getting ready for their trip to granny’s. She lived broken twigs. might have inherited my powers.” in a mansion in Melbourne. They loved her but she was a bit When they arrived at granny’s house, Ben saw the broom She stopped knitting and fi xed his broken wand with her creepy with weird pets and her house was really dark with stick on the front step where it always is. How come he’s wand. “Once you break a wand their powers go into you. spider webs everywhere. never thought about the broom stick before? Does granny You can now fl y like me but without a broom stick. And you Before they went to granny’s Ben wanted to make some really use it to clean the spider webs? Granny opened the can fi x up all the toys you have tried to make before. No toys. Jack, Kate and Elizabeth liked the idea but Ben failed door to greet them. She always wears a hat, and always tells more tantrums.” at making toys all the time, tantrum, tantrum, tantrum. They them to leave it alone. Ben saw a long strip of brown hair Back inside the house the others were playing with their rushed outside, got their tools and materials rushed in and hanging down and he thought about the mystery person on the toys. Granny went to her room and knitted a wizard cloak started to create their toys. Jack made some fi gurines, Kate broom stick. Could it have been granny? while Ben played with his wand. He decided granny’s weird made a toy plane, Elizabeth made a toy phone and Ben tried Granny saw their toys and congratulated them on their pets needed a make over. to make a magic wand. hard work. Then she saw Ben with his twigs in his hands. He started with the dragon, spiking up his ears and He made the magic wand and fl icked it. It snapped but “You’ve made me some knitting needles!” she said and sharpening his spikes. Next he took the triceratops and when he wasn’t looking a special spell in the wand crept into snatched them out of his hands. She found some wool and brushed its teeth with his wand. him. He fell and went up into the air and saw someone fl ying started knitting. The others laughed at him. And fi nally he painted the T-Rex’s eyebrows red! They all on a broom stick. He looked away and looked back because Ben ran into the garden. When he looked around weird looked so much better. he noticed her, he thought it was Elizabeth. She had long hair things started happening. Plants moved, trees walked Granny came back out of her room and gave Ben the like Elizabeth, she had brown hair like Elizabeth and she had around and the birds were playing volley ball. He watched wizard cloak. It had stars with a grey background. The hat a long skirt like Elizabeth. for awhile and he was confused. Then granny arrived behind looked the same. Ben fell back down head fi rst with a bump. He got back up him still knitting. She told him to go into her room to start practicing his and sprinted to the car he told everyone he saw Elizabeth on “I see you have found my magic garden Ben,” said granny. spells. He decided the fi rst spell was to make his brother and a broom stick Kate and Elizabeth burst out with laughter “So it was you I saw fl ying the broom stick. Are you a sisters their own wands and granny got knitting some more Jack tried not to laugh but he couldn’t help it. Ben got real witch?” cloaks and hats. embarrassed and started crying. They all got in the car “Okay, okay. I am but don’t tell the others otherwise they’ll to go to granny’s house. Jack with his fi gurines, Kate with start to tell other people and I might have to disappear. Page 10 - Churchill & District News - August 15, 2013 www.cdnews.com.au 8-10 years Children\s Story and Poetry EQUAL FIRST (ILLUSTRATIONS) www.cdnews.com.au Churchill & District News - August 15, 2013 - Page 11 8-10 years Children’s Story and Poetry EQUAL FIRST (POETRY)

By Nixon Hall Page 12 - Churchill & District News - August 15, 2013 www.cdnews.com.au

11-13 Short Story SECTION WWINNERSINNERS 2013 EQUAL FIRST Violet By Phoebe Richardson Hearing the desperation in the water’s edge I see Violet’s head of Nicholas and I are alone in the car the stages people go through when Nicholas’s voice call, “Violet.” I thick brown curls just as it goes under while mum and dad are in the house someone close to them dies. She is slowly put my book down and listen the water. talking. It has been 2 weeks since currently in denial. She has blocked for clues on what my brother and Forgetting the pain of my fall, I Violet’s death. out all thoughts and memories of sister are up to. run along the waterside towards the The tragedy has not yet sunken Violet and pushed them down to the We’re in the middle of the bush stepping stones that cross the quick into Nicholas’s young mind. Every bottom of her heart. and I really don’t want to leave this running water. Nicholas is standing now and then he asks where she is, When someone asks her anything awesome cubby we made together. there, starring ahead with terror in his making mum break down crying to do with Violet she ignores them It’s made out of all the left over’s from eyes. uncontrollably, while Nick stares at and walks off. I can tell dad isn’t when we built the chook shed. It’s I scan the fast moving water for her with a puzzled expression, as if to taking it well at all, but he doesn’t under a willow tree, the branches Violet, ‘Where is she?’ It is then, say... why? show it, he just keeps on working to droop down over the cubby, hiding that I see out of the corner of my eye, Today is the day of the funeral. I support the family. Violet, Nick and I away from the Violet; her petite body, dark curls and am wearing a black dress with a white We are moving away, to start a world. pale skin, fl oating face down in the ribbon around my waist and a white new life. I feel like I can’t leave Nick “May Bella!” I can tell it’s Violet freezing water. bow in my hair to match. Nick is in a alone, because if I do something and she’s in trouble. As I sprint I’m too late..... black suit and tie that mum made for might happen to him. Then I would towards the voices (hoping it isn’t I feel my throat tighten and I him. We’re all in the car, the silence is be alone with mum and dad with serious), I forget to look where I’m swallow my tears. I have to stay deafening. I hope it doesn’t stay like nothing to distract me. I think I going and I trip, face fi rst in the strong for Nick. this forever. would then go into denial like mum mud. As I rise and stumble towards 2 weeks later.... Mum has gone through most of and disconnect from everyone.

11-13 Short Story The Lonely Wolf EQUAL FIRST By Erin Tunny

As Wolfi e was lying in her den, she died,” said “OWWW!” growled Wolfi e. She “Wolfi e,” said Wolfi e, “I come from heard Ginger howl for a gathering. Ginger, shook her head. the clan Moonlight Glitter, I am not Wolfi e got up with a grunt and shook “We are “I shall travel through the forest to here to hurt you.” all the dirt off her grey fur. She then going fi nd another clan,” said Wolfi e. “I am Buster,” said Buster, “Why are walked out of the den and shut her to be selecting a new nurse, wolves As it was midnight and all the you here anyway?” eyes for a moment from the moon’s who want to be the nurse of our clan, wolves were asleep, Wolfi e snuck out of “I left my clan because my clan brightness. please come up here.” Many wolves her den and found a path. Hours later mates hated me!” said Wolfi e, “So Wolfi e looked at her fur; it had and Wolfi e stood up and sat under she found Silent Creek. I fi nally decided to leave and join turned silver from the moonlight. As Moonlight Stone. “This must be the territory of the another clan.” she turned her head, she saw all the Wolfi e heard two wolves whispering Ghostly Nights clan,” said Wolfi e. She “Follow me, I’ll grab some food wolves gathering around Moonlight to another. walked through the forest for a little and fi nd a place for you to sleep,” said Stone. Wolfi e ran quickly to the area “She’s too dumb to be a nurse,” bit, until she saw light in the distance. Buster. and sat down next to a strange wolf she said one of the wolves. The other wolf Wolfi e ran quickly but quietly. She “Wow, thank you!”said Wolfi e. had never seen before. laughed. Wolfi e decided to sit back in peeked through the entrance of the She followed Buster until they found “I’ve never seen you before,” said her spot. Ghostly Nights clan home. an empty den. Wolfi e. As the wolf was about to The gathering fi nished and a wolf “Maybe I should join this clan!” said “Here” said Buster. Wolfi e walked begin speaking, Ginger walked up on with bright blonde fur was chosen as Wolfi e quietly. inside and sat down. Buster came in Moonlight Stone and lowered her eyes the nurse. Wolfi e walked back to her She heard a noise behind her. Wolfi e with a rabbit; he dropped it on the to the stone. den with her head hanging low. She sat turned around quickly and snarled. A ground in front of Wolfi e. Wolfi e began All the wolves went silent. Ginger there for a while. Wolfi e then jumped wolf appeared out of the bush. She to eat it. then began to speak. up and banged her head on the roof of backed up and growled. “Who are As weeks and weeks went by, Wolfi e “As you all know, Rose our nurse the den. you?” as the wolf snarled. was chosen as the clan leader.

2013 Writing Competition Winners List

Category 1: 7 and Under Short Story Jack Daddo - Equal First, Nixon Holly Buckley - Equal Third Category 6: 14-18 Poetry and Poetry Hall- Equal First, Paula Hendrikse and Matthew Davison - Equal Third Grady Just - First Bethany Daddo - Equal fi rst, Oriana Ruby Reilly Equal First (Illustrations), Crystal Libreri and Georgia Martin - Morgaine Auton - Second Dale- Equal First, Aiden Barrett - Amy Kuijpers - Second, Chloe Huizer Illustration Award Meg Ruyters- Third. Equal Second, Blake Billing- Equal - Equal Third, Breanna Ameerbeg Bridget Cain and Elly Walker - Category 7: First Chapter of a Novel Second, Stella Voarino - Equal Third, -Equal Third, Emma Van Den Brand Illustration Award Sharon Sandy - Equal First Charlize Hayes - Equal Third, Niamh -Encouragement Award, Sophie Sophie Scholes and Biancca Kelly - Rosaline La Vie - Equal First O’Kane - Encouragement Award, Riley Bellingham- Encouragement Award, Illustration Award Jellie Wyckelsma - Third Richardson - Encouragement Award, Sydney Simpson - Encouragement Emily Chessum - Illustration Award Category 8: Adult Short Story Jem Mills - Encouragement Award, Award, Bridget King - Encouragement Jaryd Downes-Smith – Encouragement Desley Allen - Equal Second, Anne Diesel Nievaart - Encouragement Award, Monai Porykali - Award Powell - Equal Second, Caroline Award, Hayden Middleton - Encouragement Award, Ryan Gilpin- Emily Hayes - Encouragement Award Tuohey - Equal Third, Carmel Lillis Encouragement Award, Sarina Gane - Encouragement Award, Hamish Lara Kuijpers - Encouragement Award - Equal Third, Olivia Langley - Shirreff- Encouragement Award, Sinclair- Encouragement Award, Courtney Guce - Encouragement Encouragement Award, Jennifer Fell Vivian Huynh - Encouragement Jeremy Courtis - Encouragement Award - Encouragement Award Award, Nina Flake - Encouragement Award, Shandi Sanderson - Category 4: Children’s 11-13 Poetry Category 9: Adult Poetry Award, Isla Tomokino - Encouragement Award, Sophie Holly Buckley - Equal First Bill Jordan - Encouragement Award, Encouragement Award, Mitchell Kootstra- Encouragement Award Holly Buckley - Equal First. Paul Te Wierik - Encouragement Berechree. Encouragement Award, Category 3: Children’s 11-13 Short Category 5: 14-18 Short Story Award Hayley Kamphuis - Encouragement Story Anastasia Richmond-Miller - First Category 11: A Children’s Story Award, Ebonie Webb - Encouragement Phoebe Richardson - Equal First Daniel Schneider - Second Carmel Lillis - First, Marg Wilson - Award Erin Tunny - Equal First Tessa Just - Encouragement Award Equal Second, Rosaline La Vie - Equal Category 2: 8-10 Short Story and Teisha Selzer - Equal Second Kathryn Vosper - Encouragement Second Poetry Courtney Guce -Equal Second Award. www.cdnews.com.au Churchill & District News - August 15, 2013 - Page 13 11-13 Poetry EQUAL FIRST SECTION WWINNERSINNERS 2013 the christmas tree What a catastrophe!!! By Holly Buckley By Holly Buckley Th e Christmas tree that’s now taller than me My house is packed with visitors galore From the African jungle to the Australian shore. When I was a little girl of two or three Th ere’s a hippo, a penguin, a lion and giraff e I used to stand beside the Christmas tree A hyena and monkey that do nothing but laugh. To see who was taller, it or me. Th e hippo is wallowing in the my bath At that time it came up to my knee. And pruning the apple tree is the giraff e. I went to my freezer to take out a treat When I was older at the age of four And what did I see but a penguin’s feet. I realised I’d grown a little bit more. In front of the fi re curled up in a ball Now the tree was up to my waist Is the biggest cat of them all, I have a dilemma that has to be faced. Leo the lion is his name He is quite friendly and very tame. Now I am six, two years older Th e possum’s disappeared up into the roof Th at Christmas tree is up to my shoulder. And the deer is crying coz’ he’s split his hoof. Believe it or not I am quite tall Th e owl’s asleep on my window sill Yet compared to the tree I seem to be small. I’ll leave him there while he’s quiet and still. Th e elephant has broken my very best chair At eight it reached the tip of my head It’s now in a heap over there. And I noticed that its branches had spread “I’ve had enough, you really can’t stay. Reaching out towards the sky Pack your bags and go away.” It was now as wide as it was high.

I’m eleven now as I write this verse Th is tree’s my favourite in the whole universe. It defi nitely has won the race I haven’t a hope of matching its pace.

14-18 Short Story

FIRST PRIZE Kelly The Magnifi cent By Anastasia Richmond-Miller When I was born, my parents didn’t fancy me. led us into the waiting room. Some kid came up to me, longer, I wasn’t giving in. Th ey didn’t want a child who looked like I do, who nudged me and said “ew, an alien.” It hurt, a lot. I was didn’t resemble everyone else. I was an image of so young to even understand who I really was. It was Cracker was 17 when I was 14. He had friends now, imperfections to them. Growing up, I never got much just a terrible day I guess. Everyone has their bad days. and even a girlfriend. He prized London so much, but love. A smile here and there was all I got from them. When I was 13, Cracker moved to London. I felt so I really missed him. I sang to him over the receiver I have Progeria, a rare condition that makes me age dejected, and mama came home late. I wasn’t cared for one day. He said “Woo! Kelly the Magnifi cent!” It 8 times faster and makes me look ‘Alien’ like. No one like I ought to have. I called Dr. Harris one night and I was the new nickname he called me, I had a label! A sought to go near me. I was an alien to them. My just whimpered in the phone. My joints hurt, I felt like label that I was fond of. I told Dr. Harris about the mama used to cry “She’s just like chalk and cheese... an elderly person. I was just so dead beat. name that week, and he just beamed at me. He asked Right!?” Uncertainty of whether I am human. But then He said “It’ll be all right, Kels.” I believed him. But, “Kelly, are you happy?” I just refl ected for an instant. I think - mama, I’m like everyone else. God told me. ever since he said that, I’ve come to apprehend it has I remember thinking that I was. But then that day, I tried with all my might, to be mama’s best chum. never been alright. I remembered the day before when mama hit me Daddy left us when I was 4 because he said “I don’t I don’t understand why God opt me to have this because she was irritated. But I gazed at Dr. Harris want a daughter like you, Kelly.” Mama would hassle condition. I asked that to Cracker over the phone. He and said “Yes, I’m very happy.” I guess I sort of was. over if she should just ditch me. Or donate me. And said “Why not you Kels? What makes you so much Because Cracker sent me a postcard from London she would sob and ask God “Why God!? Why does better than everyone else? Kels, you’re special.” I said saying he’s coming to our town soon. I just wasn’t too Kelly have to be like this!?” that over and over in my head everyday. Truth is, I certain. I felt miserable all the time. I was loathed and esteemed myself. On January 21st, I turned 15. Th at was 2 weeks ago. worthless. I thought - Mama and Daddy don’t want I felt no one else did, but aft er Cracker saying I was I’m so astounded I have lived for so long. Dr. Harris me God. Why bother? But he answered. He answered unique, I knew I was. I was superior at singing. My says it was a phenomenon, and the name “Kelly the with a stroke of fate. I met this weird kid Cracker at mama said so, and she never respects me. I smiled a Magnifi cent” really matched me. I feel it was, God age 7. He had Down syndrome. He used to say to me lot. Even though I didn’t have the most supreme life, gave me a gift to live longer for having the heartiness “Kelly, I wish I were like you. I wish I had your brains.” I had the most amount of hope. And I felt obliged for to ram through the hard days of this life. I have learnt We laughed, he was my best buddy. We would go to that. to overlook mama’s neglect, but when she was drunk, the playground when mama went to the shops. He Doctor Harris and I went to the museum a month she said “I’m going to freaking celebrate your death would help me up on the swings because I was so frail. aft er that. It was in the metropolitan district of our Kelly!” I just cried. Because I loved mama, even And even though his parents called me a freak behind state in England. I loved the boisterous sounds of cars though she mistreated me. I’m just not sure why my my back, I felt cherished. Cracker and I used to tell and street chimes. It made me forget everything that condition and child abuse was put together, it’s a dim- secrets to each other. When I was 9, he told me that was off beam. Dr. Harris had to stroll me around in a witted mix. he heard his parents talk about having another child. I wheelchair I was so weak. We went for lunch in a little God sent me on this earth to conquer challenges. was pleased for him, I really was. I thought to myself- I foxtrot café. Th e one phrase I remember from that day And even if I had to do things myself, I got through it. hope you’re happy Cracker, you deserve it. He looked was “You are the most unique little person I know.” He I don’t know how much longer I have, but I’m relieved at me and smiled. And from that moment on, I felt made out something about me was just so motivating. I saw Cracker a week ago. He graduated a few weeks infi nite. I was so cheerful that day, it was marvellous. But, ago and wants to be an engineer. I am so very joyful When I was 11, mama took me to the doctor and when I came home that day, mama and Dr. Harris said for him. Th at day, he said “Kels, if you die I will be he vaguely asked “Kelly, are you happy?” Mama acted that my Progeria Syndrome was aff ecting me to the very sad. But, I will see you again one day.” I just felt like she supported me. But at that moment, she was peak where I was at a high risk of a heart attack. I was really elated then. Nothing more. hesitant. I whispered to my doctor “God wants me to nervous, and that news had bankrupted my whole day. be, and I try.” He just nodded, gave me a lollipop, and But I still had an upbeat attitude to be on this earth Page 14 - Churchill & District News - August 15, 2013 www.cdnews.com.au SECTION WWINNERSINNERS 2013 14-18 Poetry First Chapter of a Novel EQUAL FIRST L FIRST PRIZE O S N T B LONG LEAN STRING BEAN G R E By Sharon Sandy I A L N LONG LEAN STRING BEAN - was of the opinion that he N Percy The E G SYNOPSIS was not much of a boy, Ten year old Lenny Bean is when in fact, the opposite A Parrot extraordinarily thin and has a greenish was true. Lenny Bean N complexion, not unlike the underbelly was a whole lot of a boy! of a snail. These are factors that lead Almost two hundred centimeters of a boy By Grady Just the kids at school to call him Long Lean at his last measure. More of a boy than String Bean. Lenny Bean has a very poor any other ten year old. Percy’s a parrot with a twinkling eye. view of his self worth. Lenny’s great height however, did On his journey to self discovery, have most people perplexed. His parents. Digger the dog is terribly shy. Lenny brings all the children in his His Granny. His teachers. The family happens. If not, then I may need to Together they live with their owner named school together, teaching them a valuable doctor. And the specialist paediatrician prescribe a hormonal medication to stop Paul, lesson in acceptance, whilst Lenny’s he and his parents travelled on the train him from growing any taller.” But hardly anyone comes to call. next door neighbour, New Age guru, to visit in the City twice yearly. Almost Lenny knew that there were Marjorie-Next-Door spins a mystical everyone had their own theory as to One dark night, when their owner was out, professional footballers as tall as him. web, as she provides a great source why Lenny was so unusually, if not Even taller. A rascally robber came creeping about. of wisdom and comfort to her young abnormally, tall. He imagined it was most likely very Th rough an open window the burglar neighbour. “I’m afraid it’s my fault” said his useful for basketball players to be overly leapt, Sharon Sandy dad. “I may have swung him around tall. Theoretically speaking, a two metre one time too many when we were tall basketball player had only to stretch Right into the room where the two pets LONG LEAN STRING BEAN playing aeroplanes. Stretched the kid. out an arm and drop the ball through the slept. Chapter 1 That’s what I did!” He hung his head hoop. Easy peasy! A sure thing! Or so Percy and Digger woke up with a fright, Lenny Bean was not much of a boy. shamefully. it seemed. Lenny however, could not In fact, he was not even much of a human His mum insisted she was the one to Some unknown thing had gone bump in shoot hoops for nuts. It wasn’t that he being. Unlikeable. Invisible. Ugly. blame. hadn’t tried because he had. He had tried the night. Different. Just wrong. At least, that was “It happened in the womb! I stretched very hard in fact. He even had his own Percy felt brave. Digger did not! Lenny’s opinion of himself. At ten years him each time I hung the washing on basketball hoop attached to the front of With a yelp of surprise he was off like a of age, he was already almost two metres the line. I should have stood on a box, the garage. tall, already the tallest kid in the school. instead of reaching up and standing on shot. “I had visions of you becoming a star He was a good 70 centimetres taller than tippy toes”. She wiped sad tears from her Lenny!” his dad had said as he bolted the He huddled in terror beneath an old chair, the other students in his class…and still eyes. hoop in place. “A big, tall, basketball While Percy, brave Percy, fl ew into the air. growing! Rapidly. By the day. Not only Granny didn’t think too much at all star. You, Lenny Bean, are gonna Th e copycat king, halted briefl y in fl ight, was Lenny Bean overly tall for a boy about Lenny’s height. In her eyes, he capitalize on that height of yours and of ten, he was also overly thin. Almost was perfect just the way he was. make a whole load of money!” Mimicking Digger he barked with his string-like in fact. And he did not like it “Chewing gum” she joked. “Little Day after day, Lenny stood before his might. one little bit. boys who chew gum will also come to a new basketball hoop. He threw ball after Th e robber was terribly taken aback “Has to run around in the shower to stretchy end…I mean sticky end!” ball at the hoop. Not once did that ball get wet!” his dad would joke to anyone Dr Connors, who had taken care of the At the thought of a watchdog about to pass through the hoop. In fact, the ball who cared to listen, as Lenny stood Bean family’s health since before Lenny went everywhere but through the hoop. attack. cringing nearby. was born, nodded wisely and scratched at It landed on his head. On his toes. It Th e parrot’s barking scared the man. Lenny did not have a lot of colour in his balding head. landed in the garden, breaking every Without second thoughts he turned and his face either. On a good day, you might “Hmmm”, he said. It is possible single one of his mum’s prized petunias. say he had a pale complexion or that he young Lenny here has a growth disorder ran. It went up and over the hoop, fi nally was pasty faced. On a not so good day but his problem, whatever it may be, coming to rest on the roof of the garage. To his horror he found his escape route however (say if he had a terrible cold or is out of my area of expertise,” he Many times over. blocked; an infected throat or a swollen epiglottis), confessed, before referring Lenny on to Lenny’s dad, exercising more patience Th e window was closed and securely his face would take on an almost greenish the specialist paediatrician. than he thought he possessed, would drag tinge, not at all unlike the colour you Even the paediatrician, Dr Jordan, his ladder out from inside the garage and locked. might fi nd on the underbelly of a could not be sure of the reason for such retrieve the basketball from the garage He pushed and he pulled but he couldn’t common garden snail. extraordinary growth in a young boy. He roof. Mr Bean did this time and time get free, Now as everyone knows, fashions had treated plenty of children who were again, instructing Lenny to “have another and fads come and go. Who would ever too small and lots of children who were For Percy had taken the window’s key. go!’ “You’re getting better, Son”, he have thought that the ghastly purple too tall and all manner of children in encouraged. Th e thief turned to face the “dog” once paisley patterned shirt Lenny’s dad was between but he had never before come And so Lenny went right on more, wearing in the photos in Granny’s album across a child quite like Lenny Bean. practising. Each night after school, In time to see Digger fl ee out the door. would ever come back in fashion? Not “Most children who are tall have he would practice throwing the ball Lenny Bean, that’s for sure. He would parents who are tall”, he said, peering Th inking that Digger was the dangerous in the general direction of the hoop, almost wet his pants with laughter when over the top of his glasses at the Bean stopping only when it became too dark mutt, he looked at those fuzzy 1960’s photos family. to see the hoop. All day Saturday and Th e thief leapt forward and slammed the that Granny had snapped some twenty He could see that Lenny was already Sunday, Lenny practised, stopping only door shut! years before, using her old Brownie Box much, much taller than both his mum and to eat, drink and go to the toilet. Lenny camera. his dad, who both happened to have come exercised more persistence than he knew Dog behind door; window stuck tight; With his long brown sideburns and from the short end of the gene pool. he possessed. Still he did not get any Th e bungling burglar couldn’t take fl ight. the swirls on his shirt, Lenny thought “Lenny’s height clearly is not genetic.” better at basketball. In fact, the more Percy perched on a ceiling fan, his teenaged dad looked like a very poor “You can say that again”, Lenny said Lenny practised, the worse he seemed to imitation of a 60’s era movie star or rock to himself as he thought of his granny, His mind was hatching a clever plan. get! star. Yet, just a few days ago, Lenny had who was positively tiny. Then, one day, disaster struck. Lenny Above the burglar, safe from harm, actually seen a man wearing a paisley Last time Granny had come to visit, broke the bathroom window with the He started to mimic a burglar alarm! patterned shirt in the Plaza. Not a purple Lenny had to kneel down to give her a basketball. That was the fi nal straw. Th e noise was horrendous; it echoed one. A blue one; but it was a paisley hug. It had made him feel rather silly. His dad, patience fi nally exhausted, had patterned shirt all the same. Lenny was He had thought about asking her to stand around. stormed from the house, picked up the surprised to see the swirly shirt wearing on a chair but old ladies do not tend to basketball from where it now lay, resting A hideously horrible ear-splitting sound. man had teamed it with a suit and tie. He manage too well standing on chairs. in the bushes outside the bathroom and Th e frantic thief could stand no more, actually wore it with pride. Lenny could Lenny pictured her falling ungraciously screamed at Lenny at the top of his lungs. In a frightened frenzy he chanced the door. hardly believe his eyes. from one of their wobbly kitchen chairs “No more basketball! You are not a Fashions certainly do come and go but and breaking her leg. Several times. And basketball player!” His desperate rush availed him none. no matter how far back you go in history, perhaps a hip as well. And quite likely Lenny, who thought that was probably For there stood a policeman with a very a green face has never been particularly the chair to boot! It didn’t bear thinking a fair statement, decided he would never big gun! in vogue, which was rather unfortunate about really and besides, kneeling down, again hold a basketball in his clumsy for Lenny Bean. Because he was so tall Lenny was just the right height for a great hands. The basketball hoop remained in and so thin and so …well, green, the kids big Little Granny bear hug. its place at the front of the garage, never Percy’s still Percy with a twinkling eye. at school had nicknamed him Long Lean Dr. Jordan had made the decision to be used again, except by the migrating Digger’s still Digger and terribly shy. String Bean. He really did not mind the that it might be a good idea to monitor birds, who used it as a resting place and Th ey still live together, and best of all, nickname terribly much, as Lenny had Lenny’s growth for awhile. “I think birdie toilet. To Lenny Bean, it was a never met a bean he did not like! he may slow down soon, perhaps No more robbers have come to call. stark reminder that indeed, he was not Strange though, to think that Lenny even stop growing. That sometimes much of a boy. www.cdnews.com.au Churchill & District News - August 15, 2013 - Page 15 First Chapter of a Novel EQUAL FIRST My Meeting with Melanie….. By Rosaline La Vie

My Meeting with Melanie….. be different – Synopsis and stay different. The Overlander from Adelaide is delayed, Promoting our leading to a long wait at Spencer Street difference nearly Station. Yet, Melanie and her daughter, became an art form.... Sarah, use this time well and are observed by But that is where we failed. We really weren’t that a mysterious, young man, returning from the different at all. We merely ostracized ourselves.” United Arab Emirates. “HOW were you the same?” I queried. Four hours later, they stumble into him, “Well you can only be different to a degree, and sitting opposite them on the Bairnsdale train. after that you become the same.... especially, when they This begins a ceaseless conversation that accept you.” changes the course of Melanie’s life, leading of other people. I think she saw the core of evil, but it I laughed. “I remember when I thought I was to her own journeys to the Middle East. Two decades never stopped her from liking them. different – standing for election as a prefect – on later, this man begins the story of her Middle Eastern That was nine years ago now. Later she smiled at moralistic grounds. Yet when I was elected, I had no sojourns, by narrating his own story of their fi rst me and then completely forgot I was there.... till some choice but to become a bureaucrat. A yes man of the meeting. twenty minutes later. system!” In fact she confessed to me once, that it had taken “Yes,” she trailed on sadly. “When you’re persecuted her two days to realise that we were one and the same you know you are different. You know you are probably My Meeting with Melanie….. person. doing something that is right.... You are probably on If you wanted one word to describe her, you could Moving down the corridor, luggage swaying this way the right track. But it’s when they speak well of you, use the word “kind”. Or maybe the word “caring”. and that, Melanie and her daughter came to a thudding without a reason, that you’ve got to wonder why. Even thoughtful. But probably the best word, would halt opposite me. I don’t think she remembered me MAYBE it’s because you’re really one of them.” simply be love, or suffering, or a mixture of the two. then either. But I politely looked up at her and offered “You don’t like them – the Churches?” I said. For both seemed indicative of that special aura she lent to help her place her luggage on the rack above me. She “You see,” she went on, “It’s not the Churches that to her surroundings.... declined. Independent and cheerful. are the problem, it’s people.... None of us REALLY It was a love born of suffering and a suffering borne Hannah, the daughter, excitedly claimed the window want to change, and when you get some people who up by that love, that made her stand out from other seat, and it wasn’t till both of them had regained their seem to, then the rest get very worried....” women.... for me at least. regular pattern of breathing, that I once again asked “Yes,” I said, “I can see your point.” Some would even have gone so far as to call her her, if she’d like me to close the curtain. The sun was “So the only way to stop real change, when it starts beautiful. Many did. Particularly old ladies and streaming in, it’s January rays, and they were making a to happen.... is infi ltrate.” children. But it was not her physical appearance that direct pathway to her hotly perspiring face. “Infi ltrate?” I questioned. She was talking like it was beautiful. Rather it was an inner quality, or once “Thank you” she gasped in a very relieved tone, and was a cold war, or something.... again, an aura. breathed a long sigh of relief. “That’s right, you infi ltrate and then you imitate; but Aura.... that was the word one could use. And if So from such humble beginnings, our conversation you don’t really believe.... You just copy others.... and one could afford a phrase – she had about her presence began.... before you know it.... the Pastor’s got a swollen head, a love–suffering or suffering–love aura, that seemed It was a conversation that was to set both our the size of a fi ve ton pumpkin and the true believers are capable of suffering all. feet walking down paths we’d never known before. like Cinderella, bossed around by a lot of nasty step- No. One could never call her beautiful in the A conversation that jolted both of us, from our sisters.” contemporary sense of the word, graceful would be complacent tracks. We had a laugh at that one! She knew how to laugh, better; and in the everyday sense – alert, alive but not She told me how she’d got saved, half a lifetime ago, too. But I couldn’t help but see her sadness.... and then quite vivacious. For “vivacious” seems more a word to in 1971. Gone straight out of following Jim Cairns and she started to question me. About Saudi Arabia, the describe those who pretend to be alive, by assuming a the anti-war effort, into following Jesus. Not that there people, culture, employment situation, their customs mask of mere social gaiety. Her joy had a depth to it, was much difference.... It was all aimed at change – and beliefs and my job as a nurse. that “vivacious” seems to somehow contradict. creating a better world, she said. As we talked and unravelled our lives – our legs Probably you would not forget her, if you met, for “Tell me about the Pentacostal Church. What was instinctively stretched towards one another. I’d never she stood out from the ordinary sameness of others.... it like?” I asked. My mother had recently had a renewal met a woman who could hold a conversation and Sometimes she would just sit there, quietly writing, experience herself. But I remembered only fi ve years draw so much out of me. Not that it was all one with a light and gleam to her eyes, that signalled to ago, when I’d brought an old friend out to dinner one way. Melanie told me about her failing marriage, their others to keep away. Her eyes were a lighthouse for she evening, how adamant my father had been that the garden, her children and her calling. Now that was used them well. Kept the inner mechanism ship-shape. devil must have gotten a hold of him, to have taken up fascinating. She was a very committed person.... maybe Her lamp was always burning. Not necessarily brightly, talking in tongues, or gibberish, as he had said. too much so. but steadily.... Sometimes even sadly. “It must have been diffi cult, back then. What with She really wanted to save her marriage, I could see, We fi rst met at Spencer Street Station. I was on all the rubbishing you got from the mainline Churches? and I told her, that with her faith, maybe she could. annual leave from Saudi Arabia. She sat opposite me, It must be better now that you are accepted....” She looked at me sharply, when I said that, for she on the far side of the lounge.... munching an apple.... “It’s still not accepted. Not really....” she replied. was seeking answers, and although I didn’t want to hurt one leg splayed comfortably across the other. Semi- “Yes, sure people can pray in tongues now, jump up and her, I had to add for her own good: “But, you really buddha like. down in joyful worship, slap each other on the back and have to do what’s right for you. You have to think about It was the interaction between her and her daughter, shout, Hallelujah, or Praise the Lord, if they want to, in what’s best for yourself.” that fi rst made me watch her more closely. There was a most Churches.... But is that all Pentecost was about?” Melanie gave a start and I could see my words had closeness between them, that I rarely see in my travels. she asked me, fi xing me with a long, hard gaze. hit the mark.... although it was not till a week later, that I suppose the next thing I noticed was her inner “What do you mean? I said, “Wasn’t that what the the full impact of my works hit her, and she decided to calm, that moved beyond her joy, making it a more Churches made all the fuss about?” seek a divorce. concrete thing. More durable. “No,” she said, “Not really. It went much deeper As she told me later, in a letter, her husband had In the midst of the hustle bustle of activity, of than that.” planned to leave her in two years time anyway.... so luggage, frayed tempers, porters and passengers.... she “Really,” I said. “How deep?” wanting to keep her she’d just brought the date forward. His planned year just sat there, watching all the activity, with a detached talking. For she talked like no other person I’d talked to of study in Melbourne, doubled for a trial separation sort of amusement. Every now and then, pointing before. She spoke with absolute conviction, or certainty. period, and when he returned, she moved to Ballarat, something of particular signifi cance out to her daughter. Or a knowing that didn’t have to prove anything. with two of the children and some of the furniture. Her daughter was ten years old and a pretty child, It was as though she’d seen it all in her heart, before, She said it was hard, the separation, particularly on with large blue eyes like her mother. She had a sense time and time again.... and seeing it, remembering, the children and that Peter was a bit like Pharaoh. For of fun and adventure about her, similar to her mother’s always made her sad. after he said she could go, he chased her and wanted her too. I could see though, that she wasn’t as relaxed. “It went to the very core,” she said. “They were back again. They even had a week together, just before Since she was young, dark skinned or older men that scared, and in a way, they had a right to be.... for we the divorce – that no one knew about – but it was just looked her way, made her wary – whereas her mother were as bent on change within the Church, as Jim like a last spurt of candle light, before the fl ame fi nally seemed to like everyone. Cairns was, in Government!” died, and she’s been divorced from him now, for seven Unafraid. Now that’s another word. She had no fear “Really, you were THAT different?” years.... “Not only were we different, we tried to Page 16 - Churchill & District News - August 15, 2013 www.cdnews.com.au

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A Children’s Story FIRST PRIZE Magnets By Carmel Lillis

Charlie’s legs buckled. Her bottom Jack could still hear her as he was striding towards them calling, lip trembled. She sat down at the dashed along the corridor clutching “Charlie says she needs Jack.” top of the pedestrian overpass, his late pass. He felt his heart swell Jack handed the bat to Ned. wedged her knees under her chin as if it would burst out of his chest. Charlie clung to him as if she was and cried. “My legs won’t work any Oh Charlie! How diff erent it had velcroed on. When her teacher took stand from metal objects before the more, Jack. I can’t go. I won’t go.” been when he’d started school. her back to class, his t-shirt glistened force began to pull them in. A couple of blue uniforms skidded Mum and Dad had stood together with a wet patch of her tears. When they’d played all the magnet past on bikes. Th eir “Hi ya, Jack,” every day of that fi rst week, taking Lunch-time, same story. Except games they could think of, and calls were swallowed by the whoosh photos and smiling encouragement. he sat on a bench in the junior yard completed all the experiments they of wind as they sped round the Dad didn’t even know how Charlie with Charlie, watching a game of could devise, the boys looked about corner for the descent along the looked in her uniform, or where Mothers and Fathers. “Wouldn’t you for something new. concrete ramp. Far below, trucks her classroom was. When Mum like to join, Charlie?” he begged. “Ned’s choice next. He’s the visitor,” thundered along the highway. From rang him, her voice was brusque She stamped one shiny new shoe said Jack. But when they got out every direction, Jack could see blue like she was delivering a work onto the concrete. “I never want to their skateboards, Charlie clung onto dots being drawn towards school report. “Yes, some tears…Th ey play that game. Mothers and Fathers Jack’s t-shirt. like metal to magnets. How must he will have to walk…Two kilometres. is the worst game ever.” Ned said not unkindly, “I reckon and Charlie look from a distance? We’ve measured it…unavoidable “Th is is my little sister,” he Charlie wins the prize for strongest Two glued-on blue dots. Stuck. consequence. Th e only way…” His tried many times, scanning the magnet, Jack. She can pull you back Th e sun already hit with a sting. mother’s eyes were sparkles of tears playground for the friendliest faces. no matter where you are.” Charlie’s pony-tail was falling out; in circles of soot. “Come and play, Charlie,” several Brother and sister stood together her new socks were falling down. When it was his turn on the kids called. But she only buried her watching Ned exhibit his mastery Jack squatted beside her. phone, Jack spoke sternly. “No Dad, head into his side and said, “No, I of the Indy Grab. Leap and slide, “Charlie, you can do it,” he said. He I won’t come and stay. I won’t leave won’t.” “No” to sandwiches, “no” to leap and slide. Jack’s feet itched with rummaged about in his lunch-box. Mum alone.” watermelon, “no” to games and “no” longing even as they remained stuck Fruit and sandwiches. She’d have the Charlie sobbed, “I can’t go to Dad’s to friends. to the path. same. No lollies or chips, nothing without Jack.” Aft er school, Jack and Ned Next day, Charlie didn’t stage a sit- that he could use as a reward if But Jack repeated, “I won’t go.” collected Charlie. She dawdled home in on the overpass, but Jack still had Charlie would only start walking. And so it was decided, even like a little robot whose battery was to carry her fairy back-pack. He felt He put his frozen drink against her though Mum had said, “You should almost fl at. his chest tighten every time Charlie forehead. Th e bright pink faded go. Dad misses you. And I’ll be OK.” Electric fan on, and an orange slowed down. Between her moans from her cheeks and a little of her She’d even tried a joke: “I’ll be able juice in hand, Jack felt like they of “I can’t,” and “I won’t go, Jack” he chattiness returned. to stay in the bath as long as I like – might be able to make something of encouraged her with, “Remember “Carry me,” she pleaded. Th e read a book – without kids banging Ned’s visit. “Let’s cook pancakes,” he how you’re going to show the school bell echoed up. Jack sighed. on the door calling, Mum, hurry. said. “Break the eggs, Ned. Charlie, magnets for News.” Aft er a couple of muddled tries, I’m dying to go to the toilet.” Jack here’s the wooden spoon for you to “Just in time, Jack,” said the he hoisted Charlie onto his back, could see her mouth stretched into stir with.” principal as she pulled the gates hoisted his own black, and her pink, a smile, but her eyes had none of the Charlie began to cry. “No. I want shut. back-packs over his shoulder, and twinkle that danced there when she to break the eggs.” At her classroom, a boy said, staggered down the ramp. used to make jokes. Jack groaned, but Ned laughed and “Come sit with me, Charlie.” Th ey lined up at the offi ce for late Jack sidled into his classroom just said, “Cool, Charlie.” “I don’t want to. I won’t leave passes. Th e receptionist frowned, as his teacher was describing their In the garden, they ate the Jack.” Oh, how closely Charlie’s “You need to start from home fi rst excursion for the year. But he pancakes lathered in maple syrup. words parroted his own reply to earlier, Jack.” hardly heard. Charlie’s cries were As they washed their sticky hands, Dad. How was it he hadn’t noticed? He opened his mouth to say, “It still bouncing around in his head. they licked their lips, Charlie was mimicking him. isn’t my fa…” but shut it again when It felt as if someone was striking a “What d’ya wanna do?” Jack asked. At recess, Jack said, “Ned, can you he saw tears seep into Charlie’s eyes. gong against his eardrums. Over “Skateboarding?” suggested Ned. help me check on Charlie?” “We’ll get here on time tomorrow,” and over. But Charlie whined, “I want Ned “Look!” Ned pointed to two little was all he said. Perhaps she had settled. Perhaps to play magnets.” boys testing Jack’s magnets against Charlie cried again at her class- her teacher had read a story that Jack groaned and rolled his eyes a drainpipe; another held a magnet room door. “I can’t go in, I won’t carried Charlie all the way to her – again. Ned laughed and said, against a teacher’s skirt. go,” she said. favourite place, Fairyland, where the “Cool, Charlie” – again. How Jack Children surrounded Charlie. She clung to Jack while the teacher worst problem was a mischievous wished he could dance to the tune “Th ey promised to give them back. said gently, “Charlie, all the kids are pixie who tweaked the fairies’ wings. of his little sister’s mood changes as Th ey promised,” she called when she waiting for you.” Finally, they had to Perhaps if he could creep back and happily as his friend did. saw Jack. prise Charlie’s fi ngers off Jack’s arms. peep through the glass panel of Jack fetched his box of magnets. “Don’t worry if you lose some.” He Her teacher carried her, weeping, her classroom, he would fi nd her “To keep drawing you back to me,” smiled. “’Cos we’ll ask Dad to buy into the Prep’s room. laughing. Dad had said when he gave them to a box of magnets for you – when we No, he shouldn’t be worrying. She him for Christmas. “Although I’ve visit him this weekend.” couldn’t cry all day. left , I still love you kids.” “Th is weekend,” she repeated. When his mate Ned whispered, Horse-shoe shaped magnets, solid “Really?” “Count you in for cricket?” Jack felt blocks, thick and thin, large and “Yes, really.” the day brightening. small. Charlie’s face lit up with a smile At recess, they had just paced Th ey held mini-competitions, brighter than the glint of sunlight out the fi eld and lined up a bin and laughed while they counted the on the magnet she clutched in her for a wicket when Jack spotted a nails their magnets attracted. Th ey chubby fi st. teacher, holding Charlie’s hand. She measured how far back they could www.cdnews.com.au Churchill & District News - August 15, 2013 - Page 17 Churchill East-West Link Draft Master Plan

The Churchill East West Link is a central discussions with main stakeholders including part of the Churchill Town Centre Plan, which CDCA, Churchill and District Community Hub was adopted by Latrobe City Council in 2007. Advisory Committee, CFA, Monash University, The East West Link aims to improve the current MUGSU, Latrobe Valley Hockey Association, unsatisfactory link between the university campus, Latrobe Leisure Churchill, Lions and Rotary Clubs. Latrobe Leisure Churchill and the town centre. It was also put on broader exhibition through The preparation of a Master Plan for the East Churchill News and newsletters on the Churchill West Link in the Eel Hole Creek and University Town Centre Plan. Campus precinct was identifi ed in 2011 as the Following submissions on the Key Directions fi nal step in implementing the town centre plan. report, the consultants developed a Draft Master The East West Link involves the establishment Plan and Urban Design Framework. of a major pedestrian and cycle link across Eel Key features include: Hole Creek, connecting the town centre with the • A new pedestrian link between the campus university campus. and the town centre, including a new iconic bridge The purpose of the Master Plan is to provide a over Eel Hole Creek basis for funding applications and to guide capital • The Eel Hole Creek Pavilion, which is a works decisions. The implementation of the heritage and cultural pavilion being proposed as Master Plan will involve a number of projects over part of the art and culture trail several years. • A redesigned car park and pathway at Latrobe There has been other planning and Leisure Churchill construction activity in the precinct in recent • A new fence between the skate park and Hub years, including the redevelopments around the car park Churchill and District Community Hub, expansion • A new street linking McDonald Way with the at Latrobe Leisure Churchill, development Hub car park of a Draft Master Plan by Monash University • A clean-up of Eel Hole Creek and consultants for the university campus, and the construction of pondages initiation of the art and culture trail under the • Missing sections in footpaths addressed auspice of the Gippsland Education Precinct. The • Improvements at Latrobe Synthetic Sports East West Link Draft Master Plan takes account Field. of these activities and updates the Churchill Town Latrobe City Council is now seeking comments Centre Plan. on the Draft Master Plan. CPG (since renamed “spiire”) was appointed All submissions will be taken into account as consultants to carry out preparation of when the fi nal Master Plan is prepared for the the Master Plan, which involved a series of consideration of the Council. steps including the current Draft Master Plan. Following consultation, a Key Directions paper Ian Gibson was exhibited for comment in August 2012. The Place Manager - Churchill Town Centre Plan preparation of the Key Directions report followed Latrobe City Council Page 18 - Churchill & District News - August 15, 2013 www.cdnews.com.au An invitation to join Rotary Friends of Morwell National Park By Leo Billington Several weeks ago, a conversation was overheard in which a person proudly announced they were about to turn 42. Another person laughed and suggested that at this age, one was eligible to join Rotary. There was instant laughter all round. Funny as it was, there is also a serious side to this conversation. Being 42, or 50 or 60 may represent a personal achievement, or even a big bash birthday - all great fun. In the case of Rotary, a worldwide organization which was founded on February 26, 1905 in Chicago, there is not a specifi c July Activity report These were too large to remove with age for joining. Generally, 18 is Blue Gum Hill track maintenance the chainsaw we had. This photo only the earliest age although this may member Heather Beaton and well known Churchill At this month’s activity we had give you an indication of how steep it clash with many of life’s commitments including resident, Ruth Place. Ken, Beryl, John, Margaret, Wendy, was. establishing a career. Rotary is not gender specifi c; In accepting his new position, Leo referred to the Darren, and Craig. We had apologies As we approached the top it got dual gender membership is promoted across all Rotary 4-way test: from Peter, Mike and Cathy. The group windier. On the walk up we located an Rotary clubs. Is it the truth? met in the Junction Road car park with old fence line, and found the test plots Rotaract is a Rotary initiative aimed at Is it fair to all concerned? Beryl, Wendy and Ken riding in the ute put in many years ago. These areas still promoting opportunities for young adults to enhance Will it build goodwill and better friendships? with Craig while John, Margaret and have the best tree growth on the hill. their knowledge and skills to assist in personal Will it be benefi cial to all concerned? Darren walked in. Near the top there is large group of development, address the physical and social needs This test has been translated into more than After the fi rst creek crossing, Craig fallen trees, but we were able to make of local communities and promote better relationships 100 languages, giving a base for all Rotarians to needed to cut a tree which had fallen the track go around this obstruction. between all people world-wide through friendship and commit to (community) service above oneself. Leo and was blocking the track. We stopped at the top of Blue Gum service. Rotaract clubs are composed of young adults pointed out that the 4 – way test is equally applicable The vehicle did not make any more for lunch. Over lunch we enjoyed ages 18 – 30 who live, work and/or study in the local to every employer and manager in their dealings crossings since the creek crossings the wonderful view. Defi nitely the area. Rotaract clubs are sponsored by an existing with employees. Rotary and other service clubs were diffi cult to get through with the best place around to have lunch. It Rotary club. are therefore best placed to lead the way in local silt build up from the changing creek was windy but dry. The forecast had Hazelwood Rotary is currently in discussions with communities. levels. promised rain, but we received none other local Rotary clubs investigating a possibility of An invitation is extended to those interested in The group collected all of the over the day. establishing a local Rotaract club. learning more about either Rotary and/or Rotaract. required gear and walked in to the After lunch we worked our way Hazelwood Rotary celebrated its Presidential Hazelwood Rotary meets each Monday evening beginning of the Blue Gum Hill Spur down the main Blue Gum Hill track changeover early in July – outgoing President (except public holidays) at the Italian Australian Track. We started at the beginning of clearing as we went down. Margaret Palmer welcomed incoming President for Sporting and Social Club in Morwell. Meetings begin the Blue Gum Hill spur track where August Activity 2013 – 2014, Leo Billington. at 6.30 pm, fi nishing by 8.00 pm. it meets the Grand Strzelecki Track. Sunday August 18 A highlight of the evening was awarding of two For more information, contact Leo Billington on The track was overgrown with many The group will meet at 10.00am at prestigious Paul Harris Fellowship awards – to club 0458 661 848. trees down across it. The going was the Junction Road car park to undertake all uphill and steep. As a result our track maintenance upon the Lodge and progress was slow, as Craig used the Clematis tracks. You will need to bring trimmer or chainsaw and the rest of us your lunch and suitable clothing for the cleared the debris. Only two larger trees weather conditions on the day. remain across this track.

OPEN 7 DAYS TEN PERCENT 110%0% ddiscountiscount on Tuesdays for Senior Citizens www.cdnews.com.au Churchill & District News -August 15, 2013 - Page 19 School holiday sessions a laugh Mathison Park

What a wonderful surprise we had continually falling after high winds and on Saturday morning at the working grub infestation. bee last month. With a start at 9am, morning tea First of all, the rest of the state at 10.30am was well received. Thanks There was lots of laughter in the Latrobe Regional up to no good! seemed to have dreadful weather, but to Faye and Chris for preparing the Gallery during the recent school holidays with Another favourite work in the exhibition, with here in Churchill we had a warm, sunny morning tea provisions and Faye for children participating in the gallery’s holiday program adults and children alike, is the ‘Hawaiian Sausages’ morning without wind and rain. the delicious cake. It was good to have for kids. by Gippsland artist Colin Suggett. It is very hard not Secondly, there were ten willing Faye back with us. We missed her Latrobe City Council’s arts director, Julie Adams, to grin when you see sausages dancing on a barbecue! people who turned up to work. happy smile and presence. said that one of the current exhibitions on display, We are very lucky to have this work as part of the Welcome to Paul. He is a friendly Thanks to everyone for a great job. Laugh out Loud (LOL) provided the inspiration for gallery’s own collection,” Ms Adams said. newcomer to town, who came and On Wednesday morning following, participants. ‘Whether your visit to LOL is on your own, with a joined in wholeheartedly. further tree planting occurred in the “The children made their own models after they friend or family member, whether it takes fi ve minutes Two teams were formed which Tramway Road plantation, replacing looked at the ‘crowd’ of clay fi gures by artist Jim or an hour, it is sure to brighten your day,” Ms Adams achieved twice as much work. diseased trees from our previous Cooper. These fi gures proved to be very popular, concluded. Ken had picked up twenty-three planting and adding to the collection. particularly with the many families that have visited in LOL continues until September 15, and the new conifers which the fi rst team We had a turn-out of seven willing recent weeks. The staff at the gallery have a suspicion gallery is open seven days a week with free entry. planted. The second team were able planters. that when the gallery closes and the lights are off, this to cut up and dispose of the fallen The next working bee will be held wonderful crowd of characters comes alive and gets trees and branches which seem to be on Saturday August 18 at 9am. Gippsland campus Open Day Monash University Gippsland campus advises that its earlier in the year. This year, the anticipated approval of Open Day is the ideal opportunity to fi nd out about the new annual Open Day will take place on Sunday August 25, Federation University Australia provides the campus with an university, new courses, work placement opportunities, pathway 10.00am - 4.00pm. opportunity to explain changes planned for 2014 through the and transition programs, study options, and much more. Traditionally the Gippsland campus Open Day was held Open Day. All interested people are welcome to visit. Details are being posted at monash.edu/gippsland/openday. Page 20 - Churchill & District News - August 15, 2013 www.cdnews.com.au Sea Otters

By Ruth Place these encounters, some even having On a recent trip to the remote their noses bitten off, which can lead to location of Kamchatka Peninsula in far infection. east Russia, on a Heritage Expedition Females have one pup. They have by ship and zodiac, I had the delight of very dense fur and therefore fl oat on seeing, though at a distance, some sea the top of the water. Females have two otters hauled out on the kelp. nipples to allow them to nurse for a Later in the voyage, one of the staff long time. Eventually pups are weaned; on board, Katja Ovsyanikova, gave some leave the mother, others cling. Starting from $249 rrp Starting from $199 rrp Starting from $349 rrp a lecture about these special marine The mother can get tired of this and animals. send them away. Katja spent two years of her In 1741, Georg Steller visited the undergraduate years on the Commander area and discovered “a land of plenty” Islands in the Bering Sea, and lately on creating a fur frenzy hunting craze. The the Kuril Islands, studying sea otters. Russian American Company reduced Sea otters evolved two million years the numbers of seals and sea otters, ago. They are related to river otters and and by the beginning of the twentieth other otter species, wolverines and century, only 2000 sea otters remained Starting from $249 rrp Starting from $2999 rrp Starting from $4499 rrp martins. world wide. Sea otter’s back feet are webbed, There are now 90,000 sea otters they have a long body and their prey remaining, after two centuries of is marine invertebrates. When they recovery. However, recent surveys show Central Gippsland Mowers & Chainsaws dive their small ears and nose close. that populations at locations, especially 533 Princes Drive, Morwell Ph: 5134 8899 Their fur is the thickest fur among all the Aleutian and Kuril islands have mammals with 150,000 hairs per square decreased dramatically. It is considered 309 Princes Highway, Traralgon Ph: 5176 1999 centimetre. Most of their lives are spent that orcas may be responsible for in the water, swimming on their backs, Aleutian Islands decreases, but but they do haul out to rest and give insuffi cient data has been collected to birth, but this is not necessary. Diving say the same about the Kuril Islands. down to one hundred metres, they bring Their distribution is over a large up their food on their chests to the isolated area, and therefore accurate surface. They have devised the use of counting is diffi cult. The Kuril Islands tools to help them manage their food for are 600 nautical miles in length and example rocks to crush shellfi sh or to would take a long time to survey detach food from rocks. properly. Heritage Expeditions has Prey is mostly sea urchins, mussels, teamed up with researchers like Katja, crabs and clams. Daily, they need to eat to help preserve the environment and twenty percent of their body weight. facilitate research. Pups stay with the female for fi ve Funding is required, and previous to six months until they are the same funding sources have ceased. size as her. Kelp forests are of great Other threats to sea otters are importance to the sea otters. Usually pollution, disturbance, diseases, they live a solitary existence, but can parasites indirect impact by changes congregate in the kelp in groups for to the eco system, human fi shing, safety. harvesting, and poaching. They do not maintain a stable social Fortunately hunting is generally relationship. illegal world-wide. Hopefully through Mating males can be quite funded research and rescue efforts, aggressive, as they hold the female by these special creatures will regain their the nose. Thus females carry scars of previous large numbers. 2013 SPRING SOIREE – A Collection of Art from Gippsland Artists The Latrobe City Brass Band The Band has just received a (Morwell) is busy organizing an ART welcome gift – a donation of new music SHOW. scores – thanks to Manzo Engraving for Opening night will be 7.30pm on this generous donation. Come along to Friday August 30, 2013 with music the Town Common Pavilion Bandroom from the Alan Clark Trio - a Jazz group, on the corner of Chapel Street and lots of great works to view and supper Elgin Street Morwell from 7.30pm on to enjoy. All in the comfort of the Town Tuesday nights to hear this and other Common Pavilion Bandroom. The music being played, led by our excellent event will continue over the weekend Music Director Alex Wilson. – open on Saturday from 11am to 4pm Visitors are welcome to come and then on Sunday open from 11am along and listen or join in. Instruments, with a concert at 1.30pm. This concert tuition and low cost membership will feature Latrobe City Brass Band available, all levels of experience musicians and some junior entertainers. welcome. Supporters membership is Entry on Friday night is $10.00/$7.00 also available for $10 per year. concession and over the weekend $2.00 For further information about the or donation. So don’t forget to put this Band contact 5166 1412 or 5134 1873 date in your calendar. or [email protected]. www.cdnews.com.au Churchill & District News - August 15, 2013 - Page 21 Our new updated website was launched CDCA in February, for all your information Professor David Battersby about the Churchill & District News, By Margaret Guthrie Previous Issuses, Advertising The Pro-Vice Chancellor Enquiries, Competition Details, visit of the University of Ballarat, www.cdnews.com.au Professor David Battersby, will be the guest speaker at the next CDCA Community Forum and General Meeting. half-way point of the meeting. Professor Battersby will be providing information Carports The new (2013/14) Committee will meet in about plans for the Churchill campus of the ‘Expanded September and elect offi ce bearers from within its ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ Regional University’, or ‘Federation University’ as it Verandahs Gazebos Custom made Outdoor Living ranks (as per CDCA Rules). The CDCA Committee will soon be formally titled. meets monthly and conducts quarterly General This will be a great opportunity for local residents Meetings and Community Forums for local residents. to learn about what will be on offer at the Churchill Committee meetings cover a range of topics and campus in 2014, transition plans as Monash exits and items of interest put forward by local residents or what the current University of Ballarat proposes to stakeholders. At our July meeting, the issue of graffi ti offer to Churchill and the Gippsland region. was raised and a request for a letter of support for a An informal ‘question and answer’ session funding application to resource graffi ti removal was should prove a highlight of this forum. Our guest tabled. CDCA agreed to provide a letter of support for speaker presentations invariably provide a chance for this funding application. discussion and commentary. Please call Leigh for a free quote The draft East-West Link Plan has been released The Forum will be held at 7pm on Wednesday by Latrobe City Council for public comment. This August 28 in the Board Room at Green Inc in 8 Saskia Way, was tabled at our July CDCA Committee meeting and McDonald Way. This is a comfortable venue and car- Morwell the Committee will provide comment on the plan to parking is available ‘at the door’. Council. All local residents are encouraged to view CDCA’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Phone 5134 8400, 0429 332 047 this plan, which is available at the Service desk at this night. The presentation of our annual reports and the Churchill Community Hub or on-line at latrobe. the conduct of our 2013/14 committee elections will vic.gov.au and participate in the public consultation occur during the second half of the meeting. process. A special report – ‘Update on the Churchill Town Local residents may contact CDCA at any time FREE HEARING Centre Plan’ – will also form part of the night’s and raise items of concern or request relevant matters proceedings. Good news is at hand, with an agreement be addressed at our next meeting. CDCA deals with signed between land-owners to allow the construction local matters affecting residents of Churchill and TESTS of the pedestrian concourse (between West Place and district. We are a non-political organisation and are Better Hearing Australia (Victoria) Inc. is Hazelwood Village shopping centres) to commence. not affi liated with any political party. We do, however, a State Government funded, not-for-profi t All local residents are invited to attend our regularly invite both our local ward councillor and Forum and AGM on August 28. However, only organisation providing FREE independent advice, State Member of Parliament to our meetings in order CDCA members are eligible to vote or nominate information and services on all aspects of to inform them of local concerns. for Committee. Annual subscriptions ($2 for single hearing loss management. CDCA can be contacted at any time by writing membership) fall due at the AGM. to us at PO Box 191, Churchill, emailing mgcdca@ www.betterhearing.org.au A light supper will be provided for attendees at the hotmail.com or phoning 5122 2997. When: Monday 2nd September 2013 Churchill Lions Where: Latrobe Community Health Centre By Sam GIllett thumbs to the rose garden at 81- 87 Buckley Street, Morwell Churchill Lions have had a busy time in these cold Hazelwood House. For an appointment phone: months. Both Lions and Lionesses 1300 242 842 Lions have been busy refurbishing Houses Fifteen provided prizes for the and Sixteen in the Licola Lions Village; the focus on Churchill and District News outfi tting the two localities with disabled facilities. Short Story Competition, held A Bunnings Sausage Sizzle was held on July at the Churchill Uniting Church on August 1, 2013. 28, 2013 with proceeds set for local projects and Churchill Lions Club meets every 1st and 3rd supporting local children and their school camp Wednesday of each month. expenses. Enquiries, suggestions and requests can be AAmbrielmbriel HHealingealing TTherapiesherapies Churchill Lionesses have taken their green directed to [email protected] Gippsland Carers Association Carers Support ASTROLOGY and REIKI Are you trying to fi nd some direction in your life? Group Would you like to know what the next 12 months will hold for you? This is to advise that the next meeting of the Offi cers Angela and Anthea, who will explain how the or would you like to gain insight and self-awareness and learn more Gippsland Carers Association Carers Support Group new Myki system works, and how it will affect people about your life’s journey? will take place on August 28, 2013 at Gippsland travelling locally and around Victoria. ASTROLOGY CAN ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS FOR YOU! Disability Advocacy, 8 Hopetoun Ave, Morwell. For more information, please ring Dot Kitwood on PLEASE CALL 5134 3822 TO MAKE A BOOKING People who care for a loved one with a disability are 0402 457 241. invited to attend, to share a cuppa and chat Are you seeking stress relief, relief from pain or illness? with others like themselves in a welcoming Reiki is a natural pain free, relaxing method of healing and non-judgemental environment. Why not make a positive change to your life! This month will feature Myki Support CALL Angelika (Practitioner and Healer) on 5134 3822 or 0402 528 429 today! Churchill & District Email: [email protected] Lions Club

Meet 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each Month Contact Bob Lowick Phone: 0408 377 781 Page 22 - Churchill & District News - August, 15 2013 www.cdnews.com.au

Bill Welsh - Part 2

By Leo Billington training when the war fi nished. This period of Last month, we left leave was enjoyable, seeing family and friends Bill’s story as he was just and playing a bit of football for Yinnar.” drafted to HMAS Arunta. Bill returned to Sydney but unfortunately Prior to this, he enjoyed broke his leg while running to catch a tram. coming home to Yinnar After hospitalisation in Randwick Hospital, every two weeks. That he returned to Melbourne (to Flinders Depot was his “leave ration” and Hospital) in August 1945 and was assigned he still remembers the long to naval clerical work at HMAS Cerberus. return trip from HMAS Eventually, he joined HMAS Bataan as a Cerberus (the Flinders gunner enjoying visitations to Australia’s Naval Depot) to home. eastern ports. HMAS Bataan was a newly Bill describes HMAS commissioned vessel doing demonstrations for Arunta as “a lively ship” visitors (who had purchased 100 pound war during its service attached savings certifi cates) keen to witness its new to the American 7th fl eet innovative technology. in and around New Guinea At 21, Bill received his notice of discharge and the Philippines. This and returned home to Yinnar. It was 1945 and time leave to return home home beckoned. was every three months. “I was always a country boy,” Bill remarks Bill picks up his story and “home I came and returned to the State recalling attacks from Electricity Commission at Yallourn doing kamikaze fi ghters and clerical duties for 12 months. I resigned to seeing damage infl icted on enter a business partnership with my brother the larger ships. “We were Alwyn running the Yinnar Hardware store, and mainly bombarding areas we stayed there for 37 years. captured and held by the I didn’t want to hang around those cities Japanese from earlier in I was football mad and, together with Maurie the war. Selwyn, re-started the Yinnar Football Club It was always a near which had disbanded during the war years. miss – there were two Alwyn was a barber so our small business killed on our ship - and catered for customers in more ways than I certainly thought about one. Every one of those 37 years was most Yinnar a lot then,” Bill enjoyable; you couldn’t wish for a better area recalls. “There was in which to live and serve. only half an inch of steel In the meantime, I married and that tied between us and the bottom me down a fair bit. Jean (Perkins) was from of the sea. We fi nished Morwell Bridge and attended Morwell Bridge our service in Borneo State School followed by Yallourn High subsequently returning School. We fi rst met at a dance in Yinnar to Sydney (for a refi t at and married in 1951 in Morwell’s St Mary’s Cockatoo Dock) and then Anglican Church. After living in Hoyle Street, by troop train straight Morwell for four years, we moved to Yinnar to home to Yinnar. a new house which is our home today.” My brother Alf had In business, according to Bill, “we had initially joined the Army very few bad debts coming from the close knit before moving to the Air dairy farming community surrounding Yinnar. Force and was still in Customer service was paramount; we wanted customers to come back to us. I remember the Yinnar Butter Factory (later owned by Nestle) being built – the owners were Stephenson, Morley and Keat – and it gave a huge boost to our local economy. At its peak, 45 people worked there when Nestle operated it.” Meanwhile, the lure of football was beginning to make its indelible impression on Bill. He had played for Yinnar – he started when 14 years old - before the war years and on his return, with others, instigated a massive revival in the club. As recorded in the Yinnar Centenary History 1894 – 1974, “a star in the making was Bill Welsh.” That was in 1940 and Bill was on a boat around the islands surrounding New Guinea. (The Yinnar Football Club closed down following the 1940 season. Bill played in 1939 and 1940 before his war service.) Now back home and busy establishing a business, Ted Baker, the local baker had a quiet word with Bill – “have a go down Melbourne with Collingwood.” A seed was successfully sown. www.cdnews.com.au Churchill & District News - August 15, 2013 - Page 23

Bill Welsh - Part 2

At this point, your scribe’s bias is unabashed, Bill Welsh Morwell won the premiership that year so was about to join a magnifi cent football club. Bill was on a real high. In 1951, he joined Ted Baker played 43 games for Collingwood between 1922 Morwell as Captain – Coach. From there and 1932 and his brother, Reginald Baker, who was a baker he went to Traralgon as Captain - Coach at one time in Morwell, played 60 games between 1922 and for three years – 1952 to 1954. In 1955 1928. Ted encouraged Bill and so began a new chapter in his he returned to Yinnar as a player for four life. Actually, over a period of years, Bill had invitations to try years. Over that decade, he also managed for Carlton, Fitzroy, Hawthorn and Essendon (where he trained to coach the Mid-Gippsland football only once). But Bill soon saw the light. team for three years running. In 1956, (A photograph of the Collingwood team is proudly placed he was also club President at Yinnar. on the table – showing Bill with his team mates ready for their Bill’s dedication to his beloved sport was game against Fitzroy in the second round in April 1950.) capped with life membership of the Mid- “I would leave work each Saturday at 11.00 am, drive to Gippsland Football League. Victoria Park or wherever we were playing. I’d return home In the History of Yinnar and District later the same night. The agreement was that I was allowed to 1874 – 1974, it is written “….he (Bill) train twice weekly at Yinnar. Under the Coulter Law, I was paid has always been keenly interested in the three pounds each game - which I saved – win or lose.” welfare of the Yinnar club and fi nished his (Introduced in 1930, the Coulter Law set a maximum wage football there in 1958. With his brother for VFL players and prohibited the payment of signing on fees Alwyn, who is also a life member, he has and other bonuses. In reality it was a set of Victorian Football rendered great service to the Magpies.” League (VFL) recruiting and payment rules that operated from Last month I wrote that once Bill 1930 to 1970.) returned from wartime service, he quickly Bill’s fi rst game was against Fitzroy in 1950, second round, took every opportunity to serve his and Collingwood won, 16.11 to 9.11. Phonse Kyne (245 games community through volunteer work across with Collingwood)) was coach (1950 – 1963 inclusive). Gordon more than 10 organisations. In fact that Hocking was captain, and according to football historian, Brian list exceeds 10. Hansen (The Magpies; The Offi cial Centenary History of the In addition to football, Bill has played Collingwood Football Club) “their fi rst home game netted a cricket, tennis and bowls. It is reported satisfying win over Fitzroy, having the game under control from Bill was a handy batsman for the Yinnar start to fi nish.” Cricket Club (a Past President as well) In that game, Bill played with other new players which and both he and Jean played tennis for included Collingwood luminaries such as Frank Tuck, Ron a while, albeit it was a challenge for the Kingston, Thorold Merrett. Bill’s prized photograph shows Yinnar Tennis Club as there was only other champions – Bob Rose (“he was a great friend”), Neil one court with rather a poor surface. He Mann, Lou Richards, Bill Twomey, Jack Hamilton, and Len was a championship winner in bowls and day town holiday was proclaimed and a large crowd thoroughly Fitzgerald. is a Past President of the Yinnar Bowling Club. He is a Past enjoyed themselves.” Unfortunately, business and burgeoning community President and a championship winner of the Boolarra Bowling For 10 years between 1964 and 1974, he was Yinnar’s commitments placed a massive pressure on Bill’s weekly Club as well. government nominated Commissioner on the Morwell regime – training twice weekly at Yinnar and then that journey In 1946, he joined the Yinnar RSL, was President in Waterworks Trust and was appointed a Justice of the Peace in to Victoria Park or wherever – and he gave it away after eight 1950 – 51 and was awarded a life membership in 1996. Bill 1964, retiring at 80. games. also joined Morwell Masonic Lodge No. 202 in 1946, and And the list continues; Bill played a key role in the Yinnar History may record Bill had to farewell his highly coveted later transferred to the newly formed Yinnar Masonic Lodge Ratepayers Association up to 1958, with the local scout group ambition to play league football although he did barrack for No. 660, of which Bill still remains an active member (65 particularly in helping secure and transport the current scout Carlton as a kid. His “liking for Carlton took a dive” during his years continuous membership). In October 1957, Bill became hall from Jeeralang to its present site. He was also President second game played against Carlton. foundation President of the Yinnar Recreation Reserve, which of the Yinnar Centenary Committee (Jean was Secretary of the Bill’s handsome facial features “met” Carlton’s Vice – was offi cially opened on October 3, 1958. catering committee) leading up to the Labour Day celebrations Captain Ken’s hands and the stars twinkled awhile. And, He remembers the opening as a grand occasion representing in March 1974. Carlton’s win by 11 points didn’t ease the soreness either. But a massive volunteer effort from local people. “It was a Recalling the Centenary Committee, Bill points out with it’s marvellous what a week’s rest does and Bill returned for his marvellous achievement of what can be accomplished with much pride, “it was a big job. The organising committee third game against Hawthorn, which Collingwood won. mostly volunteer work. We didn’t receive any government started 18 months earlier on and there were 15 sub-committees. Yet it’s equally important to spend time recalling Bill’s grants like what is available nowadays; money was raised from Everyone pulled together, their teamwork culminating in a highly football record as a player and coach. a variety of local efforts. Local farmers for instance made a successful occasion with people coming from everywhere.” On his return from war, Bill coached Yinnar in 1946 before generous contribution with their machinery. Our new facility Jean and Bill have two children, Peter and Kerrie. Kerrie transferring to Morwell where he played for four years – 1947, was opened by the Victorian Governor, Sir Dallas Brooks and embarked on a teaching career and Peter (now deceased) excelled 1948, 1949 and in 1950 after being cleared from Collingwood. Lady Brooks who also planted a commemorative tree. A half – in football. He played with Yinnar and was a member of their 1970 and 1971 premiership senior team before playing at VFL level with Hawthorn (where he was a member of the Hawthorn seconds 1972 premiership team) and then Richmond. Peter was accorded life membership at Richmond in 2002 and he was one of nine best on fi eld in Richmond’s 1980 premiership winning team. Ironically, on that Saturday, Richmond triumphed over Collingwood by a large winning margin of 81 points. These days, Bill leads a quiet life relishing every opportunity to watch Collingwood win. There doesn’t appear to be much sentiment shown towards Carlton, which I think is alright. Yet, when asked about his life’s endeavours, it’s immediately obvious he was forever vigilant looking to advance Yinnar. “Volunteerism is around us all the time,” he says. “Yinnar would not be where it is without volunteers; they are worth their weight in gold. Yinnar’s future is as a residential place, managing to escape the irrational pace and impersonal side of larger suburban communities. Its rural atmosphere with an ingrained friendly, neighbourly disposition so eagerly sought by many who can only wish for something similar, makes other communities rather jealous.” As I farewelled Jean and Bill, a Collingwood game was being televised. They were winning but they weren’t playing Richmond or Carlton. One last glimpse of Bill’s 1950 team photograph showed a strong determined man about to enjoy a huge experience. Yinnar was to become the main benefi ciary in the longer term. Thanks Jean and Bill. C’arn Pies. Page 24 - Churchill & District News - August 15, 2013 www.cdnews.com.au www.cdnews.com.au Churchill & District News - August 15, 2013 - Page 25 Hazelwood House Happenings Hazelwood Rotary MEETINGS: Elva Broadbent Mondays 6.30pm - 8.00pm celebrated her 80th birthday at ITALIAN AUSTRALIAN SPORTING Hazelwood House with a birthday cake AND SOCIAL CLUB MORWELL and family, staff and residents wished her Promoting Bowelscan tests for a happy birthday. bowel cancer, one of society’s Elva spent her day with family, going to major killers. a show and having lunch out. Elva spent Contact: Phone: the afternoon at the President Leo Billington 0458 661 848 hostel and then went out for tea. A very busy lady indeed!

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• Eyewatch aims to empower the community to participate in crime prevention activities and ensure community safety • Get involved in the online forum for crime and anti-social behaviour 24 hours a day, 7 days a week • Talk to your local police on our ‘Eyewatch’ Facebook pages • Learn the latest safety and crime prevention information. Victoria Police encourages people of all ages to like our page to stay informed of local issues • Your local police are waiting to hear from you at https://www.facebook. Residents visited the Alpaca farm at Nickleby’s in Darnum. The owner gave a lengthy talk about the com/eyewatchlatrobepsa alpacas and told us all their names. Afterwards we had a lovely afternoon tea and had the chance to Don’t forget, for Police attendance, always call 000 purchase some alpaca wood products. Contact the Churchill Town Safety Group to report local Safety & Security Issues: In person: Shopping Centre Management Offi ce – Marina Drive In writing: PO Box 191, Churchill 3842 Email: [email protected] For Emergencies, Ring 000 FOR POLICE ASSISTANCE, RING 000

Residents took part in an in house carpet bowls league for 2013. Our winners were presented with certifi cates, ribbons and a trophy. 1st place was Josie Smith (3rd from left), 2nd place was Georgie McGlade (middle) and 2nd place was Elva Broadbent (left). It is now game on for the next competition!

Sing... with Brunswick Women’s Choir Men, women and children of all ages and abilities welcome! Community Singing Workshop, Afternoon Tea and Concert Sunday 15th September, 1pm - 4pm Churchill Town Tall, Phillip Pde (next to Community Health Centre) Doors open 12.45pm Cost: Workshop & Concert - (pre-booked) $12/$15 (Tickets at the door) Concert only (3 pm start) - $10 (Under 18 free) Bookings and enquiries: Michelle Foster - 0411 494 859 Email: [email protected] Page 26 - Churchill & District News - August, 15 2013 www.cdnews.com.au www.cdnews.com.au Churchill & District News - August 15, 2013 - Page 27 Page 28 - Churchill & District News - August, 15 2013 www.cdnews.com.au . . . . schools news . . . . schools news . . . . schools news . . . . schools news . . . . Churchill Primary School July had only half the amount of days at very nervous about getting it all right for the He managed school, but we packed some great happenings concerts. We had worked really hard to make to get everyone into the 15 days. the Spectacular event the best it could be. drawing and Thank you to parents who have enrolled We looked good in our spectacular t-shirts producing some their children for next year. and our nerves were in check! very passable We look forward to a great partnership. The fi rst performance was at 11.00am and cartoons as Please do not hesitate to phone for a tour of, or Mrs Dyson and lots of our parents and families well. This information about, Churchill Primary School. came to see us perform. skill has been Ph 5122 1343. It was a scary thing to do but it went really followed up in Churchill Primary School participates in The well and we all had the best time! Mrs Dyson the art room State School Spectacular! said we looked great in the mass choir and that with great Thursday morning we had to get up at 6:00 made us feel like we could even do better in the success. He was and be at school by 7:00. We packed all our second show! impressed by things into Derek’s car and got into the bus. The Choir was really awesome – our the students’ At about 7:50 we left, Mrs. Gilmore drove singing was great to hear, but the main efforts before us to Melbourne. At fi rst everyone was quiet dancers and singers were incredible and it was his visit, and but then the bus turned into a party, everyone wonderful to see such amazing talent. we are really was loud and practising for State School Our second show started at 5.00pm but we impressed by Spectacular. had to be inside the Arena and seated ready to the quality of When we arrived in Melbourne we had to start by 4.00pm – such a long time to wait! the art work, go straight to Hisense Arena for rehearsals. The last show was fantastic, even better now that he Well, some of us had been there before than the fi rst. We are looking forward to seeing has been. but there was no other way to explain it than it on TV on Sunday October 20 at 2pm. We He teaches a technique using step by step Understanding and Be Your Best is a challenge absolutely SPECTACULAR!! The lights, hope we get to see ourselves on telly! instructions, starting with a basic shape such as we set for all of our school community. music, singers and dancers - everyone was over It was tricky getting out to our bus as we a square. He adds expressions in the eyes and As a follow up to James Nottingham’s visit the moon. had to pass through 10,000 people who had mouth to show feelings and then adds arms, in Term 2, our teachers had a half day with We had a conductor in front of us. Her come to see us perform. legs and shadows. teachers at their grade levels from the 6 other name was Penny and she was really good. She We were really hungry so Mrs Gilmore He created stories as he drew the pictures. cluster schools. told us when to sing and dance. stopped for us at McDonalds so we could eat. He engaged the students in literacy and art, George Telford from Yinnar Primary It was so cool, Miss Woodman’s sister’s Our parents were waiting at school for us when through questioning, and the enthusiasm School facilitated these sessions, which the boyfriend (Rob) was working in the lighting we arrived back at 12.15am, very late but what has carried over into the other areas of the teachers found very helpful. and Miss Woodman was texting him and he a great experience! curriculum. The discussions were productive and the kept putting different colour spotlights on us. We hope we can do the State School His books Some of the performances were circus acts, Spectacular every year and we must thank Jacki lend themselves cheerleading, skipping and ribbon gymnastics. Comber, Miss Woodman and Mrs Gilmore for to retell and Dakota, Alysha, Shannon, Eliza, Hayley and I organising and taking us to this event. feature Australian were inspired by the cheerleading so we tried By Hannah Dal Pozzo – CPS School animals. out some of the things that they did. We did it Captain To promote pretty well, but not as good as them. Gippsland Regional Football Finals: our School Finally the rehearsals fi nished so we The boys’ team travelled to Maffra to play Wide Positive walked back to the bus and Mrs. Gilmore drove in the Gippsland fi nals. They played 4 games Behaviour us to Urban Central Hotel which was where we and were able to be competitive in all of their messages, were staying. games. Richard drew a We unpacked our things and got ready They played against Bairnsdale, Leongatha bee on our wall for dinner. We went to a restaurant close by and Sale, but those teams were too strong for and signed it. and had a lovely meal, either fi sh and chips, our boys. They won a hard fought game against Richard came nachos, or a burger and chips. Warragul North. back the next After dinner, we headed back to our This makes our team 4th in the whole of week to sign accommodation and because we were so tired, Gippsland. Parents helped to transport the boys books. we slept well! and helped out on the day and we thank them He generously Friday morning saw us at the Arena at very much. gave 2 sets of 9.30am. We had to listen, sing and practice our Our grade 5 /6 teacher, Brandon Mahoney his books to the songs and dance moves all day. was a terrifi c coach for the team and is very school and we are Poor Derek had to pick up our lovely pleased with how good they made him look. sure these will be favourite books in the library. Subway lunch, but chose to walk to get it and All of us at Churchill Primary School are Staff Professional Learning sharing of ideas for challenging our students to boy was it heavy to carry back all by himself extremely proud of the boys’ efforts both on Our School Wide Positive Behaviour strive for excellence was really positive. – especially as it was 20 minutes away from and off the fi eld. We congratulate the boys, and Team attended a training day with Ms Louise Our teachers also met with the 6 cluster the Arena! Mr Mahoney, for making it to this level. O’Kelly at Regional Offi ce on July 16. schools when they attended an after school It was a long day that ended up with us Richard Galbraith Visit We are 4 years into the SW- PBS journey Professional Learning session at the University ordering pizza for dinner as we were too Cartoonist, Richard Galbraith, visited the now and it is always good to learn more about facilitated by Narissa Albon. exhausted to go out again! Again we slept well school this month. what we can do to make our school a better This was based on the new AusVels – all excited about our two performances the He ran 4 one hour sessions for the day and place to be. curriculum and the General Capabilities in next day. all the teachers and students were enthralled by Even though we have put strategies in Creativity and Design. Saturday came quickly and we were his ability to draw amazing cartoons. place, we always need to be learning new ways We welcomed back Mrs. Gilmore, who to promote positive behaviours. had a week of leave after the holidays. She was Living up to our values, Be able to visit her son in England. Respectful, Be Responsible, Be www.cdnews.com.au . . . . schools news . . . . schools news . . . . schools news . . . .Churchill schools & District news News - .August . . . 15, 2013 -Page 29 Boolarra Primary School

Learning Chinese (Mandarin) Fundraising This semester classes in Chinese (Mandarin) will be As our parents raised the required money, work will soon No tickets will be sold at the door; they must be purchased conducted with our P/1/2 students. We are grateful to Kurnai commence on the new Cubbyhouse that the Junior School in advance from the school. College for releasing our instructor, York to lead these sessions. Council requested. Tickets cost $7 for adults and $5 for children / concession York will be focussing on teaching basic social interactions, Breakfast at School card holders, and can be arranged by telephoning the school on counting, colours and using songs and chants to develop our Our Junior School Council is currently surveying the 5169 6471. young students’ skills. students to see if they would eat wholemeal toast as it is a The grade P1/2s are already demonstrating a good healthier option. capacity to greet and farewell in Mandarin. This is an exciting Visiting Show opportunity as research shows that learning another language Our students were brimming over with enthusiasm opens up thinking pathways that enhance all other learning. It following our most recent visiting show which had a “Crazy also consolidates our understanding of our own language. Science” theme. Parent Teacher Interviews Murder Most Fowl These important meetings were well attended during the The main roles have been cast for our whole school fi rst week of this term. This is pleasing as it is imperative that production and our students are busily learning their lines, some we keep the channels of communication between the school of which are very complex! and home open, so we work in partnership to achieve the best During Art classes props and scenery are being created. possible outcomes for our children. Costumes are currently being sourced and sorted using any bits Special Assembly and pieces we can glean! We will be staging two performances Each grade recently performed a song about animals at a in the Boolarra Memorial Hall. very special assembly attended by lots of our parents and other There will be a matinee on Wednesday September 18 from family members. Ms Heather James worked with the students 1:00 pm and an evening performance on Thursday September to rehearse the songs which all sounded wonderful. 19 from 7:00 pm. Adults versus Students School Tennis Game Despite being badly outnumbered, the adults’ team were able to stay in long enough for every student to have at least one attempt to return the ball. However the weight of numbers and the talent of the students proved too much and they were victorious. Clearly Mr Andrew Peavey’s lessons have developed everyone’s tennis skills. A game of tennis involving 76 students would not work without the excellent behaviour and attitude shown by our students Girls’ Aussie Rules Football The team comprising senior girls from both our school and Yinnar Primary School has made it into the State fi nals. These are set for August 19 in Ivanhoe when our team will play a series of three matches against teams from all over Victoria. This will be an excellent experience. Training is regularly occurring to ensure that our girls are well prepared for this challenge. Bike Ed Program Some of the roads around Boolarra are narrow with log and dairy trucks regularly passing through our town. On this basis it is imperative that our students are equipped to enjoy the health benefi ts of cycling without coming to harm. Our intensive bicycle education program will commence later this term. We work hard with our students to ensure that their bikes and helmets are safe, that they have a strong understanding of the road rules and to ensure that safe cycling habits are embedded. Yinnar Primary School Trip to Melbourne and we highly recommend it to any other school that might be During the fi rst week of term all children from grades 3 to thinking that a science show could be a good idea. 6 went on an excursion to Melbourne. Everyone had a great Table Tennis Competition time at the museum but our main reason for going was to see an During Term 2 the Yinnar Primary School Junior School IMAX fi lm that dealt with Natural Disasters. All the children Council held a table tennis competition. in our upper classes are involved in project work on Natural The games were played at lunchtimes. There were two Disasters this term, and the fi lm was a perfect way to introduce sections in the competition, a junior and a senior section. the topic and provide a real stimulus for our children to become All games were played in good spirit, with many students involved in some great learning. playing table tennis for the fi rst time. Naidoc Day The Junior Champion was Oliver Mc Coll. We had a wonderful day learning about and celebrating The Senior Champion was Hayley Sheers. aboriginal culture on Wednesday July 24. Nick Johnson started School Disco the day with a Welcome to Country and then the Dedlee Kultya Yinnar Primary School students danced the night away dancers from Kurnai College put on a wonderful display of at their end of term disco. The disco was held at the Yinnar authentic dancing for us. After that all of our children had the Recreation Reserve. The theme was ‘Pyjama Party’. The JSC chance to learn dances for themselves, listen to and help create organised the disco and the music was provided by DJ, Ashley a dreamtime story, play some indigenous games and do some Scott. The students wore many different styles of pyjamas and art work on jumping frogs. It was a wonderful day and it was bedtime hair. There were fun prizes for best dancers and best completed with a yummy BBQ lunch, cooked for us by Ruby’s dressed. dad, Laurie. But this was a BBQ with a difference- after we had all enjoyed sausages Laurie also prepared some kangaroo, emu and crocodile. We’d like to thank all of the indigenous people who came along to help, with particular thanks to our Koori educators, Anne-Maree and Rex. Thanks for providing our children such a wonderful day of learning- and what can be more important than the history and heritage of our country? Science Show The following day the good times just kept rolling as we were all enthralled by the Science Show. We saw snow being made, we saw the biggest bubbles that any of us had ever seen, we saw what it is to be hypnotised, we now understand why a baby stays drier than what we might think in a nappy, and there were many other highlights to this show. It was fabulous!! It’s the sort of show that all children (and adults!!) should see Page 30 - Churchill & District News - August 15, 2013 www.cdnews.com.au . . . . schools news . . . . schools news . . . . schools news . . . . schools news . . . . Churchill North Primary School Awesome Concert Band of the students. In the Music Band there are two groups, one of them is the 2/3M Swimming original group and the other is the new group. The new group Kids in grade 2/3M have been swimming at the Leisure is starting to read music notes so they can play music, Ethan is Centre. Some of us have learnt how to swim. Before we started new to the trumpet and Gabrielle is new to the trombone. The some of us could not swim, now most of us have learnt how to original group is learning new songs for our end of year concert. swim. For some of us it was not as simple as it was for others Some students have been learning an instrument for more than to learn how to swim. Some of us are still learning and are in one year, our youngest student is in grade 1 and our oldest is training and most of us still learning the rules at the pool, such in grade 4. Sometimes the groups combine together for a Jam as no running or diving into the water. Session, which is awesome fun! The skills we have learnt are: fl oating on our backs without By William and Ethan a kick board, diving to the bottom of the pool to collect objects, Lifesaving lesson put into action by Churchill North Grade 4 how to swim under water and torpedos. By Brandon, Krista student and Ethan 2/3M Grade 4 student, Shania, was presented with a Life Saving Victoria Certifi cate of Commendation at her school assembly at Churchill North Primary School on Monday July 29, for being an ‘Everyday Lifesaver’. Shania demonstrated bravery through her quick actions to get help for her friend Madeline, who fell from a bridge and was knocked unconscious while the girls were walking home from school last month. Remembering LSV’s Resuscitate a Mate session, which her class had participated in on Tuesday May 28, Shania applied her newly acquired skills to check for dangers and try for a response. When Madeline didn’t respond, Shania ran for help and her friend was taken to the Royal Children’s Hospital with a fractured skull. Fortunately, Madeline has made a strong recovery; she has since returned to school and was at the assembly to see Shania recognised for her brave actions. School Principal Debbie Edward said that without Shania’s quick thinking the outcome of Madeline’s accident could have been much worse. LSV Community Education Services Coordinator, Melissa Laird, said that Shania’s actions been instrumental in the chain of survival, demonstrating that everyone has the potential to become an ‘Everyday Lifesaver.’ “Shania has shown maturity beyond her years,” she said. “Her quick thinking to apply the skills she had learnt and seek help for her friend, really shows the value of educating children in the emergency response sequence (DRSABCD) at an early age; they are important skills that can help in an emergency.” The Resuscitate a Mate program equips students with the knowledge to be able to save a life, which has proven to be an invaluable skill for all ages. For more information about the Resuscitate a Mate program, please visit: http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/ www/html/1694-resuscitate-a-mate.asp?intSiteID=1 SEDA Sport Excitement at CNPS Again this year we are lucky enough to have Will Flanagan, who is studying at Sports Education Development Australia. Will is here to help at our school every Tuesday with improving their skills in a variety of sports, including football, soccer, basketball and general fi tness. Will works closely alongside our sport teacher and coordinator, Mrs Nicole Bond. It’s great to have such a good role model for the students to be able to relate to. There is always great excitement when Will arrives on the school grounds. Will even spends his lunch time kicking the football or having a game of basketball with some Hazelwood North Primary School

Girls Soccer Regionals Last Thursday the Hazelwood North girls’ soccer team went to Sale to represent the Latrobe Valley Region in the school soccer regionals. We had very tough competition playing against people from Wonthaggi, Bairnsdale and Maffra. The fi rst game we played was against Wonthaggi North. They were tough competition, but we ended up beating them 3-0 with a great fi rst game to give us a boost of confi dence for our next 2 games. After a short break we had our seco nd game against Maffra. They were a good team but we ended up winning against them 1-0, another good win! We had a rest to get ready for our last and most important game against Bairnsdale. We needed to score against them to go through to the next round and go to Melbourne. It was a very intense game and there were no goals scored before half time. We had a 3 minute break at half time and then back on the fi eld. Bairnsdale got a corner and a goal was scored and then we had no chance of winning, but we still did a good job. The fi nal score was 1-0. After the fi nal game we had a presentation! We came over all 2nd and got a medal. We are all very impressed with our efforts and are happy about where we came.

By Chloe www.cdnews.com.au Churchill & District News - August 15, 2013 - Page 31 . . . . schools news . . . . schools news . . . . schools news . . . . schools news . . . . Lumen Christi Primary School

Semester Two School Captains weekly class assemblies and Grade 5/6W At the beginning of term three, our Grade 6 presented a humorous poem by Pam Ayres students again presented Leadership speeches titled “Building Sites Bite”, as we are currently in order to secure the coveted roles of either having our senior classrooms (MacKillop School or Vice-Captain for Semester 2. Both Block) refurbished. Then the Environmental staff and the students were very impressed with Team presented a powerful PowerPoint on their speech content, their sincerity towards all the effect rubbish has on our sea life. They the expectations that the role will bring and reinforced our responsibility in keeping our their willingness to work hard for the general environment free of waste and how so much of school student body. Our outgoing leaders, discarded rubbish reaches our waterways and Patrick Ryan, Chelsey Van Rossum and has a dire effect on the sea life. They fi nished Chloe Answerth have thoroughly enjoyed their up with a dramatization of the song “Two Little experience in Leadership and they welcomed Boys”. the opportunity to proudly represent Lumen Vicspell Christi at various public functions as well. Students in both senior classes have been Class Assembly working hard on practising for the school Our school has welcomed the return of VICSPELL Final. This is an oral spelling bee using previously unsighted words drawn from language suitable for each year level, commencing at Year 5. Students have 60 seconds to complete the spelling of a word. The competition is conducted in rounds with a speller being Lumen Christi has been involved with this Lumen Christi the students from Gr 5/6w given one word per round. Once spellers program for many years and is proud to provide are preparing for the school concert and that begin spelling, each letter they say, including a challenging avenue for those students who involves dancing, singing and the best part….. stumbles, is then committed to the spelling excel in their spelling accuracy. Our school dressing up and being someone else for a short word and cannot be changed. Upon correct fi nals were held on Monday, July 29, and the period of time. spelling of the word, the student progresses next stage was the Latrobe Valley Regional The school concert is on Thursday August to the next round of the competition. Spellers Final held at Lowanna College on Monday, 29. For more information contact the school on are eliminated from the competition once they August 5. 5122 2231 and be on the lookout for advertising spell a word incorrectly. However, should National Classical Dancing posters around the town. all students incorrectly spell their words in a On July 19 and 20, Year 6 student, Skye Senior Science single round, that round will recommence. Trotter-Wilson, took part in the Australasian This semester the senior classes have Classical Dance Scholarships held in been regularly gathering to complete a series Brisbane. To qualify for this she had to place of chemistry lessons. The school is using fi rst, second or third in the A.T.O.D State these lessons as part of our focussed efforts Scholarships. But to be eligible for the States to provide an excellent transition to secondary she had to have completed three of the exams school program. set by the A.T.O.D (Australian Teachers of Students have been investigating and Dancing) and achieved the highest mark growing bacteria in their rooms, and as a result possible. we are sure not many of them will have fond On Friday July 19, Skye had to complete memories of chicken stock. As part of this task a class at Mad House Studios in front of three we have also been looking at the properties and examiners. Then on Saturday July 20, she had uses of vinegar and salt. to complete a minute and a half of a classical The students also made a connection to routine in front of those three examiners nursery rhyme characters Jack and Jill, who again. While she didn’t place in the top three were onto something when they mended poor she was proud of her efforts and so is Lumen Jack’s head with ‘vinegar and brown paper’! Christi. Congratulations Skye. Prep/One Mathematicians Where Did You Get That Hat? Our Prep/One’s have done some clever As the old music hall song goes: work in maths. The students were given the Where did you get that hat? task of showing ‘half’ in as many different Where did you get that hat? ways as they could think of. Congratulations Isn’t it a nobby one? to all these fantastic workers – The Junior And just the proper style? Numeracy teachers were thrilled with More to the point, why are these students the outstanding work all the students are not wearing the school hat? No need to panic, consistently producing. it is all in a good cause. Like all students at Keep it up everybody! Churchill Preschools

By Sam Gillett Glendonald Park and Churchill Hub preschools have both introduced fi fteen new guests each. On Monday July 29, chicken eggs were introduced to both preschools and the children are able to watch them hatch. Churchill Hub already have six hatched chicks and are waiting on their remaining nine to break from their eggs and say ‘hello’. Glendonald Park has passed the halfway mark as they have eight hatched and are only waiting on seven. Once the chicks are older, families will be able to take them home. The Preschools have adopted three breeds of chick; Australorps, Light Sussex and Lohmons. Through this program, pre-schoolers have learnt about the life cycle of a chicken and have been doing artwork to match. Churchill Hub preschool has also looked at volcanoes. Using food dye, vinegar and bi-carbonate soda they erupted big, colourful volcanoes in their sandpit. All children are really settled coming into the third term. Page 32 - Churchill & District News - August 15, 2013 www.cdnews.com.au . . . . schools news . . . . schools news . . . . schools news . . . . schools news . . . . Kurnai College Chinese delegations. Principal at Kurnai College, leading a song of farewell. Over the fi rst two weeks of term 3, Kurnai College has been The Chinese students attended classes at the Churchill host to two delegations of students and staff from China. junior campus participating in language classes, hands-on During the fi rst week, students from the Jiyun Experimental mathematics, PE and art classes. School spent the week attending Kurnai College Precinct senior During the second week of term, a Chinese delegation and Churchill junior campuses to gain experience in Australian visited from Chouzhou Middle School. Chouzhou Middle schools. Jiyun Experimental School is to the Southwest of School is in a town to the west of Shanghai. Again the students Shanghai. from this school have attended both the Precinct senior and The visitors also visited local sights, including Woodside Churchill junior campuses to participate in similar activities as beach, a dairy farm in Yarram, a tour through the Strzelecki the students in the fi rst delegation. ranges and visiting a local cattle farm. They also went to Both delegations will leave Australia with a positive the Morwell ten-pin bowling and toured the local Monash impression of Churchill, Kurnai College and Australia. University. Year 8 Enterprise Project. Whilst the delegation was attending Kurnai College, the Once again, the Year 8 cohort has been developing their visiting students and staff stayed with local families. This business skills. They have participated in classes learning weeks 2 and 3 of the term. All of the participants, students and provides an excellent experience for the visitors in becoming about budgeting, organising a business, profi ts and losses, staff need to be congratulated on their efforts. aware of the lifestyles of Australian families – the food we eat, and making choices. The students then, working in groups, Year 7 News how we travel about, the way our children entertain themselves, have decided on a product that they thought could sell to the Year 7 students have settled in well into Term 3 and and what our home life is like. This is also a fantastic experience Campus community, organised the purchase or production of continued to maintain their strong focus on learning across all for the host families and the students, as they are able to the product, the advertising of the product and fi nally selling their subjects which is incredibly pleasing. In English, students experience fi rsthand another culture, to help them to be at ease of the product on ‘Market Day’. have continued their reading of the novel “Once” by Morris and become familiar with our lifestyles. This year there has been an assortment of stalls selling Gleitzman, a great story told by a young Jewish boy in the early The Presentation Evening from the students of both schools products such as; fi lm and popcorn, cupcakes, chocolate stages of World War Two. Students incorporate the was a big hit for all attending. Churchill students from our crackles, apple bobbing, Bar-B-Q sausages, accurate football context of the novel into their writing, spelling and grammar music department provided entertainment by singing and the kicking, fi ngernail painting, and throwing water-balloons at lesson each week. In mathematics, students continue their work Chinese students sang and danced, and demonstrated Chinese teachers in stocks. on fractions, and in science students have started a new area Calligraphy. The Principal of Jiyun Experimental School The Year 8 cohort has been extremely enthusiastic of study – physics. As part of their introduction to physics, entertained with two excellent solo songs whilst playing regarding the project and supportive of all the participants. students are learning about forces and how they infl uence the guitar, and the evening concluded with Mr Rodaughan, This year the project has run over Thursday and Friday of motion of objects. Learn to Learn Replacing the Peer Support timeslot will be the subject Learn to Learn. This subject teaches students explicitly about what it looks like and feels like to be learning. It aims to put students in control of their own learning, to give them greater responsibility and confi dence in learning new things, and challenges them to push themselves further in their learning. For their fi rst Learn to Learn lesson, students collaboratively thought back to a time when they learnt something challenging, such as learning to ride a bike. Students refl ected on all of the things that helped them learn this skill, such as trying hard, focusing, persisting and asking for help. Each class has made a visual wall display of all these attributes. Yinnar South Primary School Fun for All 21st Century Skills come to Life kangaroo hunting with a ball. Yinnar South Primary School students had great fun last We have been having fun using the Polycom (Video They also joined in the creation of a collaborative story. term when the children from Yinnar Preschool came to visit. Conferencing Unit) to share experiences with other schools. The students enjoyed the visit very much. Principal, Katy Grandin said “I was so proud of our students. We have done several Maths sessions with Upwey South Wicking Beds and Sustainability They were wonderful hosts. It is great seeing them using their Primary School, and had a few joint Chinese lessons with The chooks are laying, the worms doing are their job leadership skills.” Hazelwood North Primary School. breaking down our food waste, and now we are very excited The older students were group leaders and gently organised Next term we are excited to be working with Jackie French that three of our raised beds have been irrigated to operate as their groups making sure they knew where to go and assisting (author) and several schools on a joint project to discuss the wicking beds. them with any questions. The preschool children joined in novel, “Nanberry”. This system draws water from below the plants and greatly with four rotational activities; Music, Sustainability, Sport and The older students are currently reading this book in minimizes water usage. We hope that this will help us to sustain Cooking. readiness for the project. our crops more effi ciently particularly over summer and holiday In Music they had fun making lots of noise and trying out NAIDOC - Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Day periods. a few instruments, in Sustainability the children made little Yinnar South Primary would like to thank Churchill Primary 2014 Prep Enrolments are now open. window green houses where they could watch a seed sprout. School, the KESO (Koorie Engagement Support) staff, local The Pre-school to Foundation (Prep) Transition Program Sport lead to some fun with an obstacle course and in Cooking elders and the aboriginal dancing group from Kurnai College will be starting soon. Please call the school on 5169 1540 to they made fun little healthy rice cake faces. for hosting a fantastic NAIDOC day. arrange a school tour. It was a busy morning squeezing all this into the time we The students participated in six rotational activities including, had, but the student leaders did a wonderful job guiding their rock groups between activities. painting, During snack break our students entertained the pre- cultural schoolers by singing to them in Chinese. painting, We all enjoyed our special little visitors and we were dancing, pleased to have had positive feedback that the pre-schoolers dreamtime had fun as well. stories and www.cdnews.com.au Churchill & District News - August 15, 2013 - Page 33 SPPORTORT The Hazelwood and Churchill Past Players reunion

The Hazelwood and Churchill The highlight of the day was a Past Players and Offi cials Association humorous and interesting talk from (HCPPOA) held their 2013 reunion on Hawthorn legend Paul Dear about May 18. his football career. Paul also played in Around eighty attended the Churchill’s 1983 Senior Premiership luncheon, and thoroughly enjoyed team as a 16 year old, holding down catching up with old mates while centre half forward. watching the current seniors team win Our major fund raiser for the day their game against Glengarry. Barry was a monster raffl e which had over Whitehead for the second year in a row 40 donated prizes. Thanks again to all was the MC, and he again (as always) the businesses and individuals for their ran a fast fl owing, professional and contributions; with a special mention entertaining event. to Chairman Rob Annells and Liaison The day celebrated anything Offi cer Bob Thompson of Lakes ending in 03; football and netball. This Oil. This has made a great start in included the 1963 reserves (MGFL), raising funds for our Club’s electronic the 1983 seniors and thirds (MGFL) scoreboard. and the 2003 seniors and seconds and These days don’t just happen, we premierships sides (NGFL). We also have a hard working committee that put acknowledged individual awards; 1973 many hours into making it a great day. League best and fairest for the seniors, We would also like to give a special Ken Jennings, thirds, Phil Thompson thanks to our sponsors who have been and fourths, Dale Foster (MGFL). In invaluable and very supportive. Overall netball we had the 2003 NGFL best the day was a great success and look and fairest, B Grader, Kylie O’Brien out for the 2014 reunion. In closing, we and C Grader, Helen Lancaster. Seniors would like to remind all the Churchill league goal kicking was won by Steve News readers of our past players web Sanders (MGFL 1983) and Tim Dearby site www.hcppoa.com; it is easy to (NGFL 2003) with seconds taken out register and is a great way to keep by Warren Whykes (NGFL 2003). informed of all upcoming events.

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Never Played Before? Churchill Tennis Club Get Fit Churchill Tennis Club Get Fit Come along and have a go in a relaxed and Play Tennis/Tournament Play Tennis/Tournament friendly environment Monday September 23, 2013: 11.30am - 3pm Monday September 23, 2013: 11.30am - 3pm Racquets and Balls Supplied Beginners Entry Form Competition Entry Form

9.00am - 11.00am Players Name: ...... Players Name: ...... Non Competition Players Phone Number:...... (have never played competition before or Phone Number: ...... Date Of Birth: ...... played Section 8 and 9 in Latrobe Valley Tennis Date Of Birth: ...... Association or C Grade and B2 in (Tick the event you would like to enter. Age as of September 23, 2013) Section Played Loy Yang Tennis Associations) Latrobe Valley Loy Yang Other Under 8 Under 10 Under 13 Under 15 11.30am - 3.00pm Competition Players Conditions of Entry Conditions of Entry To Register: Fill in the Entry Form and Mail to *Players enter at their own risk *Players enter at their own risk PO Box 270, Churchill The referee’s decision will be fi nal The referee’s decision will be fi nal I understand the conditions of entry by Monday, September 16, 2013 I understand the conditions of entry Entry Forms also available online at Signature of Parent/ Guardian ...... Signature of Parent/ Guardian ...... www.cdnews.com.au For further information contact Sally Kirstine 0403 282 630 For further information contact Sally Kirstine 0403 282 630 More Information: Entries close: Monday September 16, 2013 Entries close: Monday September 16, 2013 Contact Sally Kirstine 0403 282 630 Post entries to: Churchill Tennis Club, PO Box 270, Churchill 3842 Post entries to: Churchill Tennis Club, PO Box 270, Churchill 3842 Page 34 - Churchill & District News - August 15, 2013 www.cdnews.com.au SPPORTORT Churchill Braves Baseball ‘Local Talent Proves Strong’ By Sam Gillett Churchill started July with a triple-header against six hits and six RBIs. The fi nal score saw Braves Morwell and Sale. As Morwell were fi elding no going down 7-3. juniors teams for that weekend, and their lack of an The next week, Churchill played against Moe/ A-Grade side had Sale travelling for the afternoon, Newborough once more. The A-Grade game changed they came in strong. the lead multiple times during the match. With Moe/ Morwell and Churchill fought a tough match in Newborough and Churchill likely to play off in the the C-Grade competition. With Morwell fi ghting semi-fi nal, Churchill needed to win to gain some against Traralgon for top spot and Churchill fi ghting ground on second position and claim the home-team against Sale for third, and a chance at fi nals, this game advantage in that contest. Unable to be separated, the was must-win for both teams. Despite their efforts, game went into overtime where the Dodgers were Morwell got up and travelled home to a win. cruelly beaten by the clock. The allotted match time The B-Grade game went a little differently. expired and the result reverted to the last complete Churchill’s hitting and fi elding were much improved innings with Churchill taking the win 8-7. over recent weeks and they dominated the contest. Churchill’s B-Grade side had improved their The A-Grade team, played strongly against Sale, hitting prowess but some mistakes defensively picking up 11 hits and capitalising on Sale’s six errors allowed Moe/Newborough to get ahead. Final result to make 11 runs. Churchill’s Pitcher, Matt Prior, saw Moe/Newborough take the win 17-9. picked up ten strikeouts and it looked as if Churchill The C-Grade team travelled to Moe to play as were going to have a shutout win. Sale managed to ground conditions weren’t suitable. Great batting by score a run in the eighth innings. The fi nal score was the Braves lead them to a 25-3 win over Moe. The win Churchill defeating Sale 11-1. helps solidify third spot but the fi ght isn’t over as Sale After a competition bye the next week, Churchill’s is still right behind them. A-Grade side travelled to Morwell to take on the Moe/ The juniors played their fi rst game of the month, Newborough Dodgers. as Under 16s went down 13-2. The rest of the club had a bye, and therefore two In their fi rst draw for the year, Under 13s tied 7-7. weeks off. Churchill was unable to do much in a tight Under 10 T-Ball played strongly against Moe contest. Moe’s Simpson brothers, Nathan and Dale, coming up winners 34-14, only not making the 7-run/ led the charge against the Braves making a combined inning cap once. Churchill Bowls Club By Sam Gillett

There is a lot of interest surrounding the Churchill construction of a new amenities block which will Local talents Georgia Hutchinson in this competition. Both Georgia and Bowls Club at the moment, as to who will take out this incorporate a new kitchen, male/female toilets and a and Charlotte Hicks have recently Charlotte also play in the local Under year’s indoor bowls singles and pair’s championships disabled toilet inside the clubrooms. The amenities proven their capability to play netball 15’s Mid Gippsland Football league which take place in August. block will be situated on the same fl oor level as the in the Big League. Both Georgia and competition, representing the Yinnar Last year’s singles winner, Glenda Thompson, rest of the clubrooms making it a more user-friendly Charlotte represent and play with Football Netball club and previously is the favourite at the moment and is playing good, facility for all members and guests. Gippsland Storm Under 13’s elite the Churchill Junior Indoor Netball consistent bowls which will make her hard to beat. The club will be conducting a Trivia Night at the development netball side each Thursday Association competition. Last year’s pairs winners, Janice Whelan and Lorraine Top Pub in Morwell on Saturday, October 5. There night at the Waverley Netball Centre, This is a fantastic result for junior Van Den Ham, are also playing excellently and will be will be ten tables with teams of ten at $10 per player. competing against other Metropolitan netball in this area and greater Gippsland, in contention again this year. A fi nger food supper will be served with drinks at bar and Regional teams from the eastern which is further bolstered by news at The ladies conducted the club’s indoor bowls prices. Excellent prizes will be won. side of Melbourne. the Gippsland Storm Presentation night tournaments on July 11 and 25 with excellent results. The Club will be hosting a Monster Garage Sale at Both of these players were in Pakenham, informing that the Club Teams from across the Latrobe Valley competed over the Gaskin Park Club Rooms on Sunday October 20, recognised for their efforts last Sunday will be amalgamating with Melbourne two days for the right to take the prize money. Mark commencing at 8:30am. Tables are available for stall night at the Club Presentation night, Monash University to become Monash Georgia winning her second runner up University Storm in 2014. Furlong, manager of the tournament sponsor Bridges holders at $10 per table. All stalls will be undercover. best and fairest in successive years, and This is considered a huge win and Gippsland, presented the winning teams with their For further information contact 5122 1860. Charlotte winning her fi rst, third runner will now provide a greater opportunity prize money. Anyone wishing to play indoor bowls is welcome up best and fairest for the club, which is for other promising young local The club would like to thank Bridges Gippsland to attend Thursday night bowls at the Gaskin Park a fantastic effort considering the calibre netballers in the region to fi nd a pathway for their generous fi nancial support, the hard-working Club rooms. Teams are selected around 7:15pm with of not only the other players in their side to the Victorian Netball League. ladies who put in the hard yards organising and games starting promptly at 7:30pm. A light supper is but also the other players competing running the event, and Latrobe City Council for their served with tea or coffee. Cost for the night is $4. If on-going support. interested just turn up on the night or contact 5122 The club has applied for a building permit to start 1860. Churchill Tennis Club Annual General Meeting, Tuesday, Churchill Monash Golf Club Results August 20, 2013 at 7.30pm 13/7/2013 Stroke A.Grade B.Kilday (16) 69 16/7/2013 Ladies Stableford Winner M.Dear at the Clubhouse, Manning Drive. c/b, B.Grade P.Shields (22) 69, DTL A.Auld 69, (21) 31 pts, DTL B.Beebe (29) 26 pts c/b, E.Leggo The Annual General Meeting will be held on TUESDAY AUGUST 20, G.Beyer 72, K.Hills 73, NTP 3rd M.Dear , 5th (41) 26, NTP 5th M.Dear, 35-45 E.Leggo, 12th at 7.30pm and current and prospective A.Auld, 12th A.Auld, 14th B.Kilday Birdies A.Auld M.Dear, 14th 35-45 E.Leggog members are invited to attend. 12th, Eagle G.Beyer 18th Ladies M.Dear (21) 78 20/7/2013 Men’s Stableford Winners T.Sterrick In addition to election of offi ce (17) 38 pts, DTL bearers, discussion will be held on the D.Coldwell (21) 35 forthcoming tennis season and number pts, D.Byers 13) 34 pts of teams to be entered in both senior and NTP 3rd D.Ellwood, junior competition. If you are unable 5th J.Thornby, 12th to attend the meeting but would like T.Sterrick Birdies to enquire about playing competition, D.Ellwood 3rd, please phone: Juniors - Sally Kirstine PTY LTD T.Sterrick 12th 0403 282 630, Seniors - Carol Scott 13 George Street Morwell, 3840 23/7/2013 Ladies 5183 6168 (by September 1). 3 person Ambrose The Club also has a Social Tel: (03) 5134 2555 Fax: (03) 5134 3109 Winners B.Beebe (29) Membership and enquiries can be made M.Dear (21) H.Croft to Carol on 5183 6168. Social tennis The Club is looking forward PProvidingroviding a CCompleteomplete SServiceervice ttoo tthehe CCommunityommunity (33) – 13 5/6 = 69 1/6 is held on a Monday at 1pm (varied to hosting the Round Robin and in summer months) - enquiries again Tournament to be held on MONDAY, ❍ Spectacle Makers to Carol. Play is just organised on the SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 at our Tennis ❍ day for those who can attend - if you Club in Manning Drive, during the Sun Glasses have previously played and would like school holidays. ❍ Contact Lens Practitioners to enjoy tennis again, give Carol a call. Further details and entry forms are For any enquiries regarding included in this edition of the Churchill ❍ Eye Examinations coaching, you can contact Sally on News. ❍ Cataract, Diabetes & Glaucoma Co-Management 0403 282 630. KEEP FIT - PLAY TENNIS www.cdnews.com.au Churchill & District News - August 15, 2013 - Page 35 SPPORTORT Latrobe Valley Hockey Association

Results LVHA Round 10 Jenna Gilbert. Moe: Kate Wiltshire and Jared Eeman Zafar. Traralgon 2 d Yallourn 1 Best: Goals: Churchill: Alice Stewart and Tiffany July 13/14, 2013, Under 8 Churchill 2 d Cake. Traralgon: Lachie Gilbert, Charlie Tratford Harvey. Moe: Kate Wiltshire. Traralgon/Yallourn 0. Best: Churchill: Azaan Churchill 8 d Rovers Lightning 0 Best: and Sebastian Poole. Yallourn: Hannah Van Mens Zafar, Sophie Almond and Jasmine Thompson. Churchill: A. Stewart, G. Harding and T. Breugel, Malachi Hanford and Owen Proctor. Yallourn 7 d Traralgon 2 Best: Yallourn: Traralgon/Yallourn: Riley Richardson, Charlie Harvey. Rovers Lightning: S. Langstaff, E. Goals: Traralgon: Sebastian Poole (2). Oliver Pritchard, Chris Liddle and Jake Snip. Tratford and Chris Bolton. Goals: Azaan Mitchell and L. Mitchell. Goals: G. Harding Yallourn: Malachi Hanford. Traralgon: Peter Nightingale, Andrew Edgar Zafar (2).Under 12 Traralgon 4 d Moe 2 Best: (3), T. Harvey (2), A. Stewart, S. Jensen and Under 16 Traralgon 3 d Churchill 1 Best: and Val Orchard. Goals: Yallourn: Chris Liddle Traralgon: Damon Groves, Jenna Gilbert and T. Wangman. Traralgon: Alicia Hooimeyer, Harry Broad (4), Luke Wilson (2) and Oliver Pritchard. Callum Lipinan. Moe: Jenna Gilbert, Carli Mens and Callum Lipman. Churchill: Cameron Traralgon: Alana Tratford and Andrew Edgar. Gilbert and Susan Poole. Churchill 10 d Traralgon 2 Best: Churchill: West, Gabrielle Medew and Ihraam Zafar. Churchill 10 d Moe 0 Best: Churchill: Folkert Churchill 4 d Yallourn 0 Best: Churchill: Matt Taylor, Robin Wells and Mark Phoenix. Goals: Traralgon: Harry Broad (2) and Callum Janssen, Mathew Wells and Lachlan White. Cameron West, Eeman Zafar and Azaan Zafar. Traralgon: Andrew Edgar, Rhys Wall and Lipman. Churchill: Cameron West. Moe: Mick Smythe, Hew Graves and Paul Yallourn: Lily Griffi th, Azriel Halge and Jess Harry Broad. Goals: Churchill: Mark Phoenix Women Division 1 Cake. Goals: Churchill: Mark Phoenix (3), Pisani. Goals: Ihraam Zafar (2), Azaan Zafar (4), Matt Taylor (2), Mathew Wells, Jason Rovers Thunder 11 d Yallourn 8 Best: Craig White (2), Robin Wells, Mathew Wells, and Cameron West. Robson and Craig White. Traralgon: Jared Rovers Thunder: Penny Storey, Rebecca Zafar Iqbal, Dean White and Matthew Taylor. Under 16 Churchill 4 d Moe 2 Best: Wright and Andrew Edgar. Yallourn 4 d Moe 2 Cheater and Ruby Callaghan. Yallourn: Claire Churchill: Georgie Thompson, Anthony Ernst Best: Yallourn: Chris Liddle, Hayden Wise and Prior, Marion Vince and Kahlia Hillbritch. and Ihraam Zafar. Moe: Hayley Cake, Damon Jake Snip.Moe: Mick Smythe, Hew Graves and Goals: Rovers Thunder: Penny Storey Groves and Nick Broad. Goals: Churchill: Callum Robertson-Duncan.Goals:Yallourn: (6), Corinne Metcalfe (4) and Allison Ihraam Zafar (3) and Alicia Hooimeyer. Moe: Luke Wilson, Chris Liddle, Oliver Pritchard Claridge. Yallourn: Marion Vince (3), Harry Broad and Jared Cake. and Hayden Wise. Moe: Dave Donaldson and Kahlia Hillbritch (2) and Caitlin Frisina FFUNCTIONUNCTION RROOMOOM Women - Division 1 Callum Robertson-Duncan. (2). Traralgon Yellow d Latrobe (forfeit) Rovers Thunder 1 drew Traralgon Yellow 1 Results LVHA Round 13 Division 2 Traralgon Blue 6 d Best: Rovers Thunder: Ruby Callaghan, Mandy July 27/28, 2013 Under 8 Churchill 2 Rovers Lightning 0 Best: Traralgon FORFOR HHIREIRE Hourigan and Rebecca Cheater. Traralgon d Traralgon/Yallourn 0. Best: Churchill: Blue: Susan Poole, Carly Gilbert and Yellow: Kahlia Hillbritch, Jess Parker and Kate Aiden Barrett, Tiana Reid and Azaan Zafar. Alicia Hooimeyer. Rovers Lightning: Charalambous. Goals: Rovers Thunder: Penny Traralgon/Yallourn: Riley Richardson, Charlie Leesa Lawrence, Di Mitchell and A. Reasonable Rates. Ideal for: Kerr. Traralgon Yellow: Jo Wade. Yallourn 13 Tratford and Harry Poole. Goals: Churchill: Mitchell. Goals: Traralgon Blue: Susan ☛ d Latrobe 2. Azaan Zafar and Aiden Barrett. Poole (2), Jenna Gilbert (2) and Callum Birthdays Division 2 Traralgon Blue 4 d Moe 2 Best: Under 12 Moe 5 d Churchill 1 Best: Moe: Lipman (2). ☛ Engagements Traralgon Blue: Damon Groves, Jenna Gilbert Dylan Jeffs Ihraam Zafar and Stuart Mulray. Churchill 2 d Moe 1 Best: Churchill: and Callum Lipinan. Moe: Jenna Gilbert, Carli Churchill: David Petrinchuk, Cameron West Sara Janssen, Alice Stewart and Nicole To Book Call Jenny Gilbert and Susan Poole. Goals: Traralgon and Eeman Zafar. Goals: Moe: Ihraam Zafar Ypelaan. Moe: Emma White, Ainsley Blue: Callum Lipinan (2), Damon Groves and (2), Dylan Jeffs (2) and Claire cake. Churchill: Verhayen and Ashleigh Vuillermin. Ph: 5122 2884 SSTRUT RE-GAS GIPPSLAND Our new updated “The Strut Specialist” website was launched in Tel: 5166 1665 Mob: 0407 542 122 February, for all your information about the Churchill & District News, Struts are not throw away items . . . 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