is produced monthly by the editorial board of the Action Group. November 2005 Postage Paid “Priceless” No. 287 Coordinator: Terry Frewin ph. 5790 8635 Sunday 30 October Iris Show Please Note that opinions expressed in arti- Monday 31 “ Landcare day cles & letters etc. in the Village Voice are not 2 VTAG meets necessarily those of the editorial board & 6 Seed Savers meet VTAG. 7 Probus meets

Articles to be in the box at Delahey's Super- 11 RSL Armistice Day service market by the 20th of each month, or may be 12 Market Day & historic train posted to R.M.B. 3061, Violet Town 3669, OR 12 History Day emailed to Terry at [email protected]. 13 Garden Ideas, Sunnyside 16 Fitness Centre meeting Interested in local & If the 20th falls on a Sunday, then there will be environmental history? a final pick up from the boxes on the following 18 Paddock trees, From a family that has been in the Monday. 20 C’wealth Games warm up day The University of ’s Professor Janet McCal- Goulburn Valley a long time? 21 Garden Club meets 24 VTBNC Ladies Auxiliary meet man, Ass. Professor Don Garden & PhD students will be Own a farm that was a selection or 28 70’s+ Christmas luncheon visiting the region on Violet Town Market Day & they want a soldier settler’s block?

to hear from you! They are developing a history of the Have rainfall records that date back Business Advertisement Rates Goulburn Valley as a man-made rural environment & a long time? need the input of local community members. $20 half page This history of the making of the Goulburn Valley will be Have farm diaries or records of $10 1/4 page yields from year to year? Thurs 1 Dec. Senior Cits Xmas lunch developed from the ground up, beginning from farms & Full page ads only if space allows $40 Own photographs of Monday 27 & Tuesday 28 February properties, using families own records & recollections in For people outside the mail delivery area, it is next 70’s + luncheons combination with Lands Dept records in the Public Re- work on the farm? possible to subscribe to the Village Voice. cords Office, as well as local archives & newspapers Have a family story of working the Cost is $6.50 per year. Please send name, MORE INFORMATION: Robin Landvogt, Uni of Melb, address & $6.50 to the . Ph: 5823 6600 Fax: 5822 0675, email: Violet Town Action Group, [email protected] C/- RMB 3061, Violet Town 3669. Win Tickets to Commonwealth Games

Violet Town Garden Club At Warming Up For the Games Day TIP OPENING HOURS 20th November from 1.00pm Violet Town Recreation Reserve Saturday, Tuesday & Friday 8.30am to 12 noon IRIS & FLOWER SHOW Wednesday & Thursday 1.00pm to 4.00pm Free fun, games and BBQ Sunday 10.00am to 3.00pm Awards for participants Sunday 30 October MARKET COORDINATOR: Chris Coles 0416 233 584 Community Complex CREDIT UNION OPENING HOURS: Phone 5798 1761 Violet Town Tuesday 9.30am to 1.30pm Friday 12.30pm to 5.00pm

HREP PROJECT WORKER: Robin Landvogt 57981 335

COMMUNITY HOUSE: 5798 1288 (other times leave message) Monday 1-5; Tuesday 10-5; Wednesday 10-1 (emergency contact 0417 166 824) The Village Voice is printed on 100% recycled paper and is collated and folded each month by the Violet Town Bush Nursing Centre Day Care clients.

10 Violet Town Village Voice November 2005 Violet Town Village Voice November 2005 11 VTAG MEETS WEDNESDAY 2 NOVEMBER, bees. 7.30PM, MEETING ROOM The disappointment has been the vandalism of the new sculpture by Helen Brook behind HREP REPORT the Skills Shed and the person who drove the Another busy month. We have now fully ac- new section of track and caused damage to Use this page to post your FREE ad quitted 2 of our grants- the Enviro funds from the track and the grassed area. Both incidents the Federal Government, which has paid for have been reported to police. If anyone knows FOR SALE much of the planting, plants, matting, mulch any information please talk to Trevor Saker. Victa motor mower, good condition, 3hp, Farm trees & garden shrubs, acacias, euca- etc, and the Helen McPherson Trust Alliance This last rain is great for the new plantings, $100; Singer sewing machine, zig zag etc, lypts, callistemons, tube stock, $1.00 each Grant. The second grant, which has been happy walking, keep an eye out for more exc cond, $40; Roller door, 8ft long, $30; Phone 5798 1410 administered by the shire, (and big thank you working bees, you can just drop in for an hour! Trimlite whipper snipper, $30; Swing seat for must go to Jodi Bjorkstein for this) has en- And please clean up after your dog and keep it 2 people, vgc blue/grey, $60. Cabana 10ft pop top caravan, has annex, abled us to do all the work in the market site, on its lead! For all above ring 5798 1814 fridge, microwave, comfortable unit, $6000 or shade sails, stage, paths and the entrances to best offer; the swimming pool. All the linkage paths to the Robin Landvogt 3 seater couch w. 3 matching cushions, vgc, Honda motor bike, 1980, blue colour, best main walking track have also come from this HREP Project Worker $50; wooden single beds/bunks, vgc, $70; offer; grant. 2 single bed mattresses & electric blankets Kelvinator airconditioner Sweepair, best offer The path from the north side of Caulfield St to HALL COMMITTEE (near new), vgc, $15 the lot; Phone 5798 1238 for the above. the track went in last week, and hopefully has 5 fitted single bed patterned sheet sets, exc settled after the rain. This has improved ac- The Hall Committee has put in an application cond $5 each; 2 single bedspreads, exc cond cess for this area. to the Shire for a Community Grant for exter- $7.50ea; 1 single bedspread, exc cond, $10; Village The last 2 grants will be acquitted by the end nal painting of the Community Complex. This heavy metal (grey) 7 piece dining/kitchen set, Market would really improve the entrance and the vgc, $100; wooden & rattan 7 piece kitchen of November, so we are getting very close to Make it /Bake it/ Grow it appearance of the complex. set, vgc, $80. the end of stage one. Saturday 5th November The 10 new seats and signage will complete The felting group have now permanently hung For all above ph Julie on 0415 439 272 the Community felting project in the hall. We (1st Sat. of every Month) the works along the track with a bit more plant- 8am to 1pm ing and mulching. We are still negotiating the thank this group for their efforts, they are just Simpson medium size chest freezer, good Tatong Tavern Hotel extension of the track up to High St. We will superb. Have a look at the newest one of condition, inspection invited, $180 flowers on the far wall, we have such Martin Doxey 03 5767 2201 or know very shortly if this is possible, and we 5798 1376 after 5.00pm Andy Varnik 03 5767 2210 still await the result of our bridge funding appli- talent in our community. cation. The new chairs are in the supper room and We thank everyone who has supported us at the old ones sorted and the broken ones re- one of the 47 working bees we have had in the moved. some of the old chairs were in very Violet Town Garage & Engineering last 12 months and we have almost 1500 vol- poor condition, we are glad to remove them before an accident happened! 2 Cowslip Street, Violet Town Ph: 5798 1452 unteer hours recorded. Not a bad effort Violet Town!!!! The Pudding Stirrers used the kitchen for the Tanya & Luke Doidge would like to thank everyone for their puddings this year, do remember it is a fully registered kitchen now if you ever need to use support over the 12 months our business has been operating. To this end we will shortly be having a com- munity celebration to acknowledge the tre- the facility. The door to the main hall has cased some We now offer windscreen fittings, auto electrics, wheel align- mendous effort this has been by the commu- ments, tyres & repairs, general mechanical repairs, engineering, nity and to of course thank our funding bodies. concern but it is rarely locked (if ever). It is difficult to turn the handle but turn it both ways machining & welding. A date is not confirmed yet, but it will be in early December. Keep an eye out for notices! and push, we are trying to get it fixed. We are We are also agents for Genquip power products. A fun time and a social occasion, no matting, also looking at fire safety at the complex. mulching or planting! We are also in negotiations with the shire to SHOP LOCAL & SAVE UP TO 12 CENTS OFF YOUR PETROL BY decide if we are to become a section SPENDING $30 AT VT HARDWARE, IGA & THE VT HOTEL Before that date we have a few things to com- plete so there will be a couple more working Continued next page……...

10 Violet Town Village Voice November 2005 Violet Town Village Voice November 2005 11 Pick early and often Win tickets to and 34 Victorian towns will now Studies show that cucumbers harvested on the Commonwealth Games be reticulated with natural gas. young side will out yield plants that are left to Warm Up in Violet Town Unfortunately Avenel, and Violet Town were not chosen grow more mature fruits by a long shot. Seems You have a chance to win tickets to the the chemical balance in the plant changes as part of the program. Commonwealth Games Closing Cere- Last meeting day we welcomed Fred & Mary once it produces mature seed and this tells it mony by coming & participating at Mayor of Strathbogie Shire Ward from the Victorian Dowsing Society. They its reproductive job is done and it can start to Violet Town. A free afternoon is Council, Robyn Machin said, spoke about their dowsing work and experi- slow down --same for zucchini and green planned for our whole community on “Council is greatly disappointed ences, the many applications for which it may beans. Sunday 20 November with entertainment, that Avenel, Nagambie and Violet Town were be used (and not used), how to formulate clear Transfer Station / Violet Town food, fun & awards for all ages at the Rec not included in the natural gas extension questions to avoid inconclusive answers and Reserve from 1pm. Warming Up for the program. I will be responding to the Minister much more as well. Some people found a pen- Landfill fee increase Games Day will be celebrated throughout by letter and asking when the next round of dulum worked best for them, others found rods for the lead up to the Melbourne extensions will be. The benefits that reticula- most suitable. A most interesting day, and Due to cost increases of waste disposal Strathbogie Shire Council has increased the 2006 Games. VicHealth & Go For Your Life tion of natural gas can provide include a thanks to our hosts Annabelle & Dave. are major participants in this day. lower cost of energy for local industries, the cost of waste disposal at its transfer stations We also welcomed Margaret, Leonie, Richard and landfill. There has been no fee increase Violet Town has led the way by organising local hospital and all the community. Another & Lucy from Seymour, hope to see you again! since 2000 but due to the national wage in- free fun activities for our whole community to benefit is that it helps reduce the need for enjoy. Come & try your hand at tennis, 20/20 constantly increasing unsustainable electric- Next meeting day on Sunday 6 November will crease on operator fees for contractors, Coun- cil have had to change the waste disposal fee cricket, tunnel ball, walk the new ‘tan’ walking ity generation.” be at Virginia & Noel's new home at 10 Tulip track, try golf on the oval. Then you can costs. Low Cost Internet Access Street, Violet Town (5798 1774) at 1.30 pm. As relax and watch a free BBQ, watch the model most know Virginia & Noel have retired from Charges aeroplanes zoom through the air, play tunnel Technical Aid to the Disabled (TAD) the farm into town, and are now busy giving Industrial / Commercial Garbage (Shire Resi- ball & take pride in our community’s achieve- with Internet provider ISPOne have negoti- their backyard a good makeover. dents) from $21/m3 to $23/m3 ments. ated a partnership to provide aged, veterans A garden shed has gone up, new vegie beds Industrial / Commercial Garbage (Non Resi- This day is for everyone—the young and the and people with a disability throughout Aus- constructed, and many seedlings are in and dents) from $42/m3 to $45/m3 old and the in between. Our town has a lot to tralia with access to a low cost internet ser- blooming. Residential/Municipal Garbage (Shire Resi- vice. offer & great people make Violet Town spe- As well as having a look around the new gar- dents) from $19/m3 to $20/m3 cial. So let’s celebrate and have fun to- The reduced cost internet service will be den, the day will consist of a 'seedling swap' - Residentail/Municipal Garbage (Non Resi- gether. available for people with a disability (who dents) from $38/m3 to $40/m3 For information contact Julie Blyth, Events hold a Disability Support Pension) and peo- so please bring along any extra seedlings, plants, produce, seeds etc to share around. I Coordinator on 5794 2599. ple who have an Aged Pension or Depart- RYDER-CHESHIRE FOUNDATION have quite a few extra tomato seedlings of A not for profit organisation dedicated to the Natural Gas Extension Program ment of Veteran Affairs entitlement card. numerous varieties (some in too small a quan- relief of suffering. Their Home at Ivanhoe of- People who qualify for this service can go tity to put on that last list) available to go to fers low cost accommodation to country & Strathbogie Shire Council recently applied to online at a reduced cost of $5.50 per month, good homes! and some varieties need to have Interstate people needing to stay in Melbourne the State Government’s Regional Infrastruc- including: ture Development Fund to subsidise the ex- the seed saved - so, we'll show you how easy for an extended time while undergoing treat- •·Unlimited Downloads it is to maintain purity in tomatoes for seed tension of the natural gas network in the ment for cancer or other serious illnesses. •·Free Email Account saving as well! Also there are seeds in the townships of Avenel, Nagambie and Violet- Ryder-Cheshire staff are meeting an increasing •·Unlimited Time (in 4 hour sessions) collection which need regenerating, so I'm number of relatives of family members severely Town. •·$12.00 Once off connection fee ss hoping members can take a variety each for injured by accidents, particularly on our roads. The State Government committed $70 million • Local Call anywhere in Australia growing on & saving the seed from. Some family members stay for months, away to the extension of the natural gas network People are requested to phone the toll free Hope to see you on the 6th from other family & work. Fortunately they are and believes that the Natural Gas Extension number of 1300 735 439; or can access the able to find some peace & rest in the quiet & In December we will be visiting Roberta & Program has the potential to deliver gas to TAD website for details: http:// restful rooms & surroundings of the lush gar- Barry's property in Long Gully Road, more up to 100,000 households and businesses. www.tadaustconnect.org.au/ Goulburn den. about this next issue. Rural Access Officer, Kate Segafredo 5795 Jane, Resident Carer, phone 9254 2400 The tender process has now been completed 10 Violet Town Village Voice November 2005 Violet Town Village Voice November 2005 11 continued from previous page……... a second foot operation. We also wish her well Probus Notes “Do you generate your own power?” “No, we 86 Committee or VTAG stays as a Committee on her new course. This has changed her have a great big cable stretching back to the

of Management. It will be good to formalize roster from Friday to Saturday. mainland”. Sorry we missed last month’s the agreement. Between speakers a number of our members Frank (little green taxi) still doing his job of VV. We have inducted 2 Please use the complex for any of your func- attended the annual dinner of the North East picking up & delivering, and his songs keep us new members since then. In tions as we come to the busy time of the year! Victoria Probus Group at the Bowls all amused. the meantime we have had two guest speak- Club & had a great day of fellowship, fun & VTAG Hall Sub Committee And the fantastic volunteers—Lorna, Joan, ers. The first was Helen Downsborough who entertainment. Robin Landvogt Janet, Ann, Kay, Brian, Dot, Marion, Julie, spoke about ‘Rivers of Life. Essentially this John, Carol & last but not least Thelma. was about how to achieve a balance of men- Our next meeting will be held in the supper CONGRATULATIONS! To the Also the lovely Jane Murphy who gives us our tal, physical, emotional & spiritual well being room on Monday 7 November. The meeting V.T. Kindergarten Committee on shop rent free, without Jane the op shop in our lives. She highlighted the necessity to starts at 10.00 am & as always visitors and/or receiving a $250,000 grant for Kin- would not operate. Perhaps you might like to maintain healthy circulatory & lymph systems prospective new members are always wel- dergarten / Childcare extensions— so that toxins in our blood & lymph systems come. add your name to the above list?! fantastic! are disposed of through our lungs, liver & Bob Sinclair Remember next month’s takings will be do- kidneys. Her message was that if we want to COMMUNITY TRANSPORT nated to our favourite charity ‘Children with be healthy we may need to change some of Cancer’. With the cost of fuel & vehicle running ex- the things we have done in the past—if we The Importance of penses, why not consider our Community The Op Shop Crew keep doing what we have always done, we

Transport on Wednesdays & Thursdays? will keep getting what we always got! Paddock Trees Shepparton service, leaves VT 10.00am, Honeysuckle Creek departs Shepparton 3.00pm, $10.50 Those that haven’t yet walked along the newly The second speaker was Wallace Bruce who Are you interested in finding out more about Wednesdays 2nd, 16th & 30th of November constructed paths are missing on one of Violet told us about his trip to Antarctica via South the productive & ecological values of paddock Benalla Service, leaves VT at 10.00am & Town’s great beauties. The numerous plant- America, in particular the crossing from Tierra trees? departs Benalla 1.00pm, $7.00 ings have been blessed with rain & are re- del Fuego to Antarctica by cruise ship. Wal- This upcoming field day will cover Thursdays 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th Nov & 1st Dec sponding vigorously. lace had a very descriptive way of relating his Farm Productivity & Paddock Trees adventures which made it very easy to see in Special Days On a recent walk with my quadruped friend Paddock Trees & Invertebrates one’s mind the things he was talking about. Tues 8th Nov. to , $25, deposit $12 George, I was dismayed to see that a very Bats Fri. 2nd Dec. to Vic. Market, $25, deposit $12 large branch had fallen among some newly In a few short weeks he had crossed the planted shrubs. Expecting to find that a num- equator in stifling heat & had set foot on Ant- Options for Paddock Tree Protection Bookings to VTBNC on 5798 1324 between ber of these had been crushed I was delighted arctica in the freezing cold. Here is an opportunity to learn more about 9.30am & 4.00pm. to find that all had survived & the back of our Imagine travelling on a ship when the outside these familiar natural features of our land-

primary school will soon benefit from these temperature is 30 below freezing & the air- scapes & help contribute to the sustainability APOLOGIES! The last 2 or 3 editions of recent plantings. conditioning on board was working at capacity of our productive environment. the VV have been very packed & sometimes Once again I must congratulate all those in- to keep the temperature at 5 degrees above we have to edit articles & leave out an ad volved with this beautification scheme. You freezing & where you had to have someone Friday 18 November, 4pm to 8pm here & there. So if this has happened to you are a credit to our town. awake in your cabin at all times to make sure Property of Alan Neander, ‘Spenague’ we do apologise & you will be given an extra you were still breathing. Baddaginnie-Warrenbayne Road Frank McMahon month for your advertisement. Each passenger was allowed 20 minutes on VicRoads—Map 47 F4. CFA—Map 294 F39A Antarctica & was warned that they had to Last month the op shop had their thank you’s BBQ dinner included omitted, so am including that paragraph now, keep moving or their feet would freeze de- spite wearing 3 pairs of special socks. For catering requirements please RSVP to also Frank’s letter. Kim Wilson, DPI on phone 5784 0623 or American tourists were noted for asking dumb continued from October……. [email protected] Welcome home to Ted & Peg Armstrong from questions such as “Do the crew sleep on up north & John & Julie Ryan from their ex- board?” (the crew were ‘coloured’). It would tended trip to England, Scotland & Ireland. be hard to resist saying “No we put them Hope Pam is well on the road to recovery after ashore on the nearest ice flow overnight” or

10 Violet Town Village Voice November 2005 Violet Town Village Voice November 2005 11 Violet Town 70’s + where wheelchairs, motor scooters & other VTBNC Ladies Auxiliary mobility aids may be hired by visitors. Strathbogie Shire Community Services Our market stall at the VT Market in October Violet Town The Traveller’s Aid Centre at Spencer St Rail- Hard to believe the year of 2005 is nearly was busy. The beautiful wildflower quilt way Station / Southern Cross Railway Station Hairdressing over. 70’s Christmas meal will be ‘all in to- made & donated by the Strathbogie material is a vital support to travellers with special gether’ at the VT Hall on Monday 28 Novem- Girls was won by Mr Anderson of Glenburn, 22 Cowslip Street Violet Town needs, including older travellers, families with ber. We look forward to enjoying our Christ- a delighted winner who has the perfect spot 5798 1427 young children & people with disabilities, as- mas meal provided by the Nursing Centre to hang the quilt. $1100 was raised so we sisting people on & off trains & around the For all your family hairdressing needs kitchen. Please RSVP by Tues 22nd Nov for are very grateful to the Material Ladies, our station. Also Manicures, Pedicures, Waxing, catering to the ‘purple book’ at Delaheys or to ticket sellers & purchasers. Hours of operation: 7.30am to 7.30pm Monday Lash & Brow Tinting Pam Ellis 5798 1368. If any extra volunteers Next Auxiliary meeting will be on Thursday to Friday; 7.30am to 11.30 am Saturday & are available to help serve the meal on this 24 November, 1.30pm at the Nursing Centre Sunday. Trading Hours day we would appreciate your assistance. with a mystery outing & Christmas afternoon Monday—mobile for clients Traveller’s Aid Disability Access Service tea. A safe & happy Christmas to (TADAS) assists people with disabilities to unable to come to the shop Plum puddings have all been stirred, made, Wednesday 9 am – 5 pm participants & volunteers. achieve maximum independence & to acces cooked & are now hanging. Remember we the CBD. sold out well before Christmas last year, so Thursday 1 pm – late Monday 27 & Tuesday 28 February, 11.30am 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday Friday 9 am – 5 pm at the VT Community Complex will be the first make your purchases early. The VT school, 11.00am to 4.00pm Saturday & Sunday Kinder & Nursing home combine to produce Saturdays by appointment for special lunch dates for 2006. More information about other services offered these Christmas puddings in cloths. occasions We gratefully acknowledge the help from vol- unteers & school students who help serve eg. Homeward Bound (crisis emergency wel- Pam Ellis, Sec. fare program), City Centre Café, Trading Gift meals, wash dishes, drive, chat & socialize with participants. These lunch days would not Table, Traveller’s Aid Function Room can be Violet Town Red Cross happen without you. obtained by ringing 03-9654 2600, fax 03 9654 1926, email [email protected] Our October meeting was an interesting one. Pam Ellis After a quick meeting we were lucky to have a guest, Kerry Wilson to tell us about her Traveller’s Aid Society of Vic. recent trip to India. Kerry talked of her ex- Computer Operating Services periences there & the interesting places she This society formed in 1916, has had a re- visited & people she met. markable history as it adapted throughout the We were lucky to be shown many of the ♦ General PC trouble shooting century to provide relevant assistance. TASV lovely saris, jewellery, materials & dresses ♦ Data Recovery has helped women & girls arriving from that Kerry brought home with her, such beau- o’seas, interstate & country Vic; also deserted ♦ Training tiful colours in all the articles she showed us. wives of soldiers & their children; accommoda- ♦ Software development The afternoon finished with afternoon tea & a tion and employment found for those in need; ♦ Installation and Consultancy friendly chat about her experiences. Many help was provided with applications for War ♦ Hardware installation & up- thanks to Kerry. Gratuity Pensions; migrants; hospital visits, grades On Sunday the group catered for the Fire correspondence etc. Brigade training day meals with all proceeds As well as its traditional role in supporting non- Don’t like paperwork? to the Red Cross appeal for earthquake vic- commercial travellers & people with employ- Let COS do your tims. ment & accommodation needs, TASV’s role in number crunching for you establishing a disability service has set a Excel, Lotus worksheets precedent in promoting empowerment of dis- set up and maintained

abled users. TASV is poised to expand its Phone Warwick Paton 5798 1435 services to include provision on Flinders St station for a Mobility Centre & one-stop shop

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Violet Town Market Train

& T320's 50th Anniversary Tour New container arriving late October th Saturday 12 November 2005 Beautiful sandals—high heels, flats & wedge heels beaded & sequined On Saturday 12th November 2005 the next Heritage Train heads out on the N. East line providing the opportunity for enthusiasts to again enjoy a day out on the rails. Summer bags—floral, striped, beads & more

Comfortable wooden bodied classic “E” class passenger carriages (built circa 1907 to 1910) will be hauled solely by T 320, thus recreating a railway scene that would have ! Lots of great Christmas gift ideas ! been quite familiar to country rail travellers in the 1960’s & 1970’s. Open 10.00 am to 5.00 pm T 320 was the first T class diesel locomotive to enter service on the Wednesday to Sunday & is now preserved and maintained by the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre. 152 High Street, Violet Town The train departs Seymour Railway Station at 9.30 am for the journey to Violet Town and . The train is scheduled to return to Seymour at 4.10 pm. V/Line Services from Melbourne interconnect in the morning as do late afternoon services for returning to Melbourne. Garden Ornaments Fares – Violet Town Market (Seymour/Avenel to Violet Town & Return) Fountains Adult $35, 2 Adult Saver $60, Concession $27, 2 Concession Saver $50, Child (4 years & Over) $15, Family $85. Bird baths 3 metre mini skips

th Fares – T320 50 Anniversary Tour (Seymour to Wangaratta & Return) Urns and pots PROMPT SERVICE

Adult $50, 2 Adult Saver $80, Concession $40, 2 Concession Saver $70, Child (4 years & Over) $20, Family $110. also For all your domestic, Large Range of Birds Save 10% on Early Bookings! industrial and building cleanups How To Make A Booking Cockatiels, Budgies, Telephone 03 5787 2064 (AH) or 0429 832 095 or 03 9017 7737 Finches & Love Birds

!! Christmas special !! RAINFALL TOTALS VIOLET TOWN (to 20th to fit with publishing dates) 20% off large items September to 20th—36 mls October 10% off remainder Ron 26th 2.5 6th 1 29th 16.0 9th 10 Contact Sheryl & Ivan on 5798 1485 0419 538 538 September total 54.5 mls 20th 20 or call at 79 Hurt Street, Phone: 5762 8080 21st 19.5 Violet Town email: [email protected] Total to 21st October 50.5mls

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HOW TO SURVIVE A HEART Parish Perfumery ATTACK WHEN ALONE 35 Primrose St Violet Town Ph/fax: 57981381 Since many people are alone when they suffer a heart attack, and without help the presents person whose heart is beating improperly Market Weekend in November & who begins to feel faint, has only about ♦ New Homes Wu Tao Dance Workshops 10 seconds before losing unconscious- with Rick Harrison ness. Saturday 12th 2 - 3.30 ♦ Extensions However these victims can help them- for kids aged 10-ish and up; $10 ea selves by coughing repeatedly & very vig- Sunday the 13th 9.30 -12.30pm ♦ Renovations orously. A deep breath must be taken Adults $30, $20 Conc, before each cough, and the cough must be Bring a plate deep and prolonged, as when producing ♦ Garden Features for a shared lunch afterwards. sputum from deep inside the chest.

December please think of us A breath & a cough must be repeated ♦ Walkways, Gateway Arches when organising your about every two seconds without let-up Xmas Party until help arrives, or until the heart is felt ♦ Pergolas & Rotundas January Saturday 7th to be beating normally again. Deep Women's Dance Day, breaths get oxygen into the lungs & cough- Including Wu Tao and African ing movements squeeze the heart & keep Dance Workshops the blood circulating. The squeezing pres- Places limited so book early. sure on the heart also helps it regain a normal rhythm. In this VARIETYJanuary Sat ON 14th &PARADE Sun 15th way heart attack victims can get to a hos- WouldJoJo you like Smith to be partSinging of a concert Sleep- Party? pital. over If you can play an instrument, Sing, Dance, Tell as many people as possible about for young people ages 14-18 years. Tell Stories- or whatever, this is for you!! this—it could save their lives.

Phone Helen for details The theme is Get Involved, Have Lots of Fun Ingrid Eggers (from a Probus article)

Saturday 11 February For more information phone George Tuckett STRATHBOGIE TABLELAND FULL MOON at Nagambie on 57942277 . LANDCARE GROUP COSTUME DANCE PARTY “I am complying a list of local entertainers Creekside Meeting from Strathbogie Shire and would love to INFORMATION DAY & DEVELOP FUNDING hear from you.” WORK WANTED Smith’s Bridge, Strathbogie 11am, Monday 31st October Slashing, grading, rotary BBQ, WINE TASTING (red)

hoeing, general garden Greg Bekker DPI—Farm Planning maintenance, labouring. Peter Burns DPI—General Issues Vanessa Keogh DPI—Native Grasses

All equipment supplied RSVP to Bill Wells 5790 8563 ph/fax

Phone Daniel 5798 1525 Come and be a part of a new Landcare challenge 10 Violet Town Village Voice November 2005 Violet Town Village Voice November 2005 11 stiff but not dry (a whisk or rotary beater is

best)

Fold in half the egg whites first then the re-

….The veggies that sprout in the spring tralala mainder and pour into the casserole. Sprinkle

….with apologies to Sir W.S. Gilbert…. with grated parmesan and bake for about 30

minutes until set and golden on top. This is a simple asparagus soufflé for a family Serve straight away. Accompaniments could Gifts for you and your home meal. Serves 4 be a slice of ham or bacon cooked to your Utensils and method liking or smoked salmon if it’s a special We use a 1.5 litre Pyrex casserole, well day.Another suggestion is savoury lentils. Now open greased. A blender is handy but not essen- tial.You will also need two saucepans of differ- Barrie Mather ent sizes, a small one for sweating the as- At the Violet Town paragus tips and a larger one for mixing and Corridor Community cooking the souffle. (Sorry about the washing- Outreach Health Service up) Wine Exchange Ingredients 30 Cowslip Street Violet Town 1bunch of asparagus [best eaten very fresh] 450 ml chicken stock Open Wednesday—Sunday, 10.00 am—5.00 pm 50 gm. butter 45 gm flour Phone 5798 1805 mobile 0407 837 666 50 gm grated tasty cheese 3 egg yolks Great range of quality gifts at 4 egg whites 1 tablespoon grated parmesan Seasoning to taste – salt, pepper, nutmeg

Roy’s Violet Town Preheat the oven to 200 deg C Spring Clean Your Soul Cut off and reserve for soup or other purpose Hobby Jewellers & the tough end of each stick of asparagus. Cut 2 or 3 x 1 cm pieces from the tip ends Yoga with Wren McLean Cleaning Service and gently sweat in a little butter until tender

but not browned. Complete new range of rings Cut the rest of the stalks into 2 cm. pieces and All levels, shapes and sizes pendants, earrings, chains & cook until tender in the chicken stock then charms. I can cast anything puree in a blender or a mouli or sieve. 6 week course starts Nov 14th in sterling or bright silver In another pan, melt the remaining butter and & I mean anything. add the flour to make a roux, then gradually Bright silver is a new patented mix in the asparagus puree and simmer until Old Flour Mill thickened.( It should be a bit thicker than white brilliant silver that hardly ever Mon 6pm, Thu 9am tarnishes. I use Australian sauce) products that are top quality Season well because the eggs will dilute the Parish Perfumery Violet Town: flavour. & I have an extensive Add the grated tasty cheese and allow to melt. If you have a dog or puppy and are inter- Fri 9am ‘cattledog’ for you to look at! ested in having obedience Remove the pan from the heat and add the training in Violet Town Phone 0400 684 220 egg yolks, mix, then add the asparagus tips. Phone 0428921007 Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until please ring 5798 1238.

10 Violet Town Village Voice November 2005 Violet Town Village Voice November 2005 11 Senior Cits news Our October meeting decided to celebrate Rosen Method Bodywork Christmas on Thursday 1st December at the Deli—12/12.30 onwards. 8 Day Intensive with Gloria Hessel- Subs for the coming year remain at $7 per lund (Senior Teacher) U.S.A. head, due at the lunch meeting. Office bear- and Vicki Jones ers to be appointed—need fresh blood if pos- Join us at the Oak Tree Restaurant on Sunday 13 November for a sible. 19th - 26th November, 2005 Indoor Bowls Parish Perfumery, Violet Town Garden Ideas Day This activity continues to appeal & the new Let Penny know if you are able to bring a See massage table mat & bowls are in regular use with a 3 ♦Rustic adornments by Leonie Dyson, potter from Beechworth

months average attendance of 20. "This work is about transformation - from ♦Rural paintings by Peter Gasson from Aggregate winners the person we think we are to the person ♦Lavender products, plants , mulch (and much more) for sale June—Keith Plozza we really are”- Marion Rosen, Stall sites available, cost is a $5 donation which will go to the July—Tony Kingma founder of Rosen Method Bodywork. August—Warwick Strathbogie School to help fundraise for their trip to the ‘Lion King’ It will be of special interest to those who Sept—Ken Harrison Kids …...name a tree and plant it at Sunnyside Congrats to all the winners—only wish I could are currently doing massage, or other join you! health professionals. It is also intended Luncheon & Refreshments available to benefit those people from all walks of 10.00am to 4.00pm Laurie Connors life who want relief from stress, greater RMB 3074, Bonnie Doon Road, Boho South Facilitator physical and emotional aliveness and Ph: 5790 8510 Fax: 5790 8661 more access to self-acceptance.

Violet Town Pudding Stirrers Two Day Workshop The puddings are all cooked & hanging out to 19th & 20th November Violet Town Walking Group Council Immunisation dry—what a wonderful roll up of helpers we 9.00am—4.00pm had each cooking day, young and not so Our group had a lovely day & BBQ at Jean & Sessions 05/06 Cost $180, $160 if paid before 5th Nov. young! A jolly band of workers, we finished Jevan’s home last month. After lunch we Violet Town Kindergarten, Hyacinth Street, To bring: lunch, sheet, rug, pillow earlier than anticipated on our last day– many walked along the Honeysuckle and great Violet Town - 1:30pm to 2:00pm & wear comfortable clothing thanks to the young mums who turned up & praise was given for the many people who On the following days: we couldn’t find a job for! Please come again For enquiries contact Penny Long at have put the time and effort in to forming this Wednesday 16 November 2005 next year! With all the helpers it made life [email protected] For registration / scenic walk amongst the trees. Wednesday 21 December 2005 easier & a great team to clean up the commu- payments: Sally Hillman 576244 476 A visit to Ivan & Sheryl’s lovely home & gar- Wednesday 18 January 2006 nity centre afterwards. We made 600 pud- email: [email protected] den on the way back was a pleasant break, Wednesday 15 February 2006 dings, large, medium & small. well worth a visit. www.rosenmethod.com.au Our next outing at the end of October is our Wednesday 15 March 2006 Once again—many thanks. Rosen Method P/L ABN 45 089 507 862 weekend away to Waranga Basin Holiday Wednesday 19 April 2006 Dot Rae Camp. These weekends are always a suc- Wednesday 17 May 2006 Wednesday 21 June 2006 To Alf, John, Laurie & Harold—we do appreci- cess with good walks, good food and good ate your wonderful effort with the cooking of -BODYWORK-ROSEN METHOD- company. Changes to Vaccination Schedule the puddings—a big ‘thank you’ to you all. contact Penny for sessions 18 mth Triple antigen dose is ph: 57908672 [email protected] Dot Rae no longer required

I have 80 client practice hours to

go! until I certify (then it gets more expensive!!)

10 Violet Town Village Voice November 2005 Violet Town Village Voice November 2005 11 sation meaning that the volunteers are locals Violet Town Garden Club Your opportunity to create! SES moves to with local knowledge and are aware of the Will you help build another Vio- 132 500 critical rescue requirements of your area. For the October meeting, Gwenda Stephens welcomed us to her home & garden at Kar- let Town Community project? 132 500 is for flood or storm emergency calls ramomous. It was a lovely Spring day & only. Triple zero (000) is for fire, police or am- Local artist David Broadhurst has created the The Victoria State Emergency Service (SES) Gwenda has a great collections of roses bulance and should be used in a life- winning design for the has a new telephone number for members of about to bloom. threatening emergency. Write these numbers Commonwealth Games Arts Project. It is to the public to call if they require emergency Beth Stewart brought lots of her weaving and down and update your emergency services be built on the scoreboard at the Violet Town flood and storm assistance. basket making work & explained how it was contacts list. You can still contact your SES Recreation Reserve and you can help! 132 500 is now the number to call from any- all made from plants in her garden. Unit with general queries on their non- where in Victoria, 24 hours a day, for emer- The Shire’s Games program and the Arts emergency office number. With only a short time now to the Iris Show project were launched at the October Market gency assistance if you or your property is on the 30th October, most of the business SES Units are always on the look out for new by state parliamentary member Robert affected by a flood or storm. SES volunteers meeting was organizing & setting up for that (recognisable in their orange overalls) are volunteers so check out the SES website, or Mitchell and Shire Mayor Robyn Machin. day. Are we ready? Yes we are! Participating in the event was Joseph Fom- trained to provide temporary emergency assis- contact your nearest SES regional office, if tance to help people protect themselves and you would like more information. The next meeting on 21st November at bason President of the Cameroon Australia protect their property from further damage. If you would like to learn more about 132 500, 9.30am will be at the home of Ivan & Sheryl Association. He looked grand in colourful They assist with such incidents as a tree down and the Victoria SES, please visit Taylor, 79 Hurt Street. national dress and spoke of the warmth ex- www.ses.vic.gov.au tended by our community to their small Mel- on a building, damaged roofs, rising floodwa- Kath Utber bourne community of 30 members. This ter, general building damage, trees down and warmth is also expressed by the heart sym- blocking access, and any storm damage that VALE CINDY bol in David’s design. may be a threat to life or property. Our Sensitive New Age Ur- The role of the SES volunteer team is to make banites will be relieved to During the presentation David gave an inter- the scene safe. It is the property owner’s re- know that there is one less pretation of his work. Full details will be in sponsibility to arrange for the removal of de- dog in the park they will have Decembers Village Voice. He is offering the bris and permanent repairs to their property. to worry about. Our dog Cindy, after living full opportunity for residents to assist in its con- on for three years suddenly developed acute struction. When you phone 132 500 from a landline renal failure and had to be put down. Its hard Work to be done includes sorting the tiles, phone your call will automatically be directed enough to do this to an old dog let alone to a cut from local granite, into colour and size to the closest SES Unit, or an emergency young one. Violet Town R.S.L. prior to being fixed to the wall. David requires communications centre, where a trained call- The Violet Town R.S.L. will hold a 3 way 2 or 3 people at a time to assist and you can taker will dispatch your local SES Unit to the Her daily walk was her greatest joy, racing service at the Memorial Hall on Armistice leave your name and contact details with incident. Callers phoning from mobile phones around at full speed. She did her civic duty by Day 11th November. Helen Keighery and you will be notified or near the Victorian border may be asked to burying every carcass that she found (after 1st Armistice Day Service closer to the date. identify the State they are calling from before rolling in it), terrorised the rats and chased the 2nd Dedication Service & unfurling of the Ph: 5798 1381 their call is directed to the Unit or an emer- rabbits. She caught one (and buried it). Korean Plaque Email: [email protected] gency communications centre. Those who don't like confronting the droppings 3rd Sub branches monthly meeting left by the dogs - I know how you feel. I don't 132 500 replaces a range of callout numbers It is hoped to have local school students like treading on the broken glass left by the including local SES Unit numbers, regional along, plus Robyn Machin Shire Mayor, and humans. headquarters and the general callout number other political identities. in the Melbourne and Geelong metro areas. It Cindy, life will not be the same without you. A cuppa, plus eats will be available in the is the same cost as a local call in Victoria, Cushions can rest easy on their chairs, no Club Rooms. although calls from mobiles may be higher. more bones hidden behind the pouffe and we A large assembly is anticipated.

won't have to retrieve our slippers from the There is no cost for SES assistance and all D.G. (Ted) Armstrong compost bin. our volunteers are trained to national stan- Sub-branch President dards. The SES is a community-based organi- Rhonda Misson

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