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Mavis Blackie holds the miniature Bible ready for the Heritage Book Sale. Heritage For Sale

By Jessica Howard “I have been collecting these books for many years, and There will be lots of little treasures, so I’m hoping I can find some of them are really quite rare,” Ms Blackie said. a few interested buyers”. The St Andrews Uniting Church Hall will feature a cen- “We always have book stores at our Church fates, but this All proceeds will be in aid of Frontier Services, a major tury of books between 1850 and 1950, at the Heritage Book one is my own contribution”. charity to people in remote . Sale over the coming long weekend. With a variety of different books, collectors can be enticed “This is a very worth while organisation, we are helping A variety of children’s books and other treasures of the by old assortments of annuals and school papers from the not only aboriginals, but miners and their families, kinder- ages will be on sale, with all proceeds going to Frontier late 1800s, along side old classics such as gartens, aged care and those making a living in tourism,” Services. The History of the Fairchild Family by Mary Sherwood, Ms Blackie said. Mavis Blackie, from the Uniting Church has generously and a miniature three and a half centimetre bible. The Book Sale will run from June 7 – 9 at 10am until 4pm. provided the books, with an exception of one or two, from “I also have quite a few series, a very delightful set of books Cash Sales only. For more information contact Mavis on her own antique collection. are on offer called the Bessie Books by Joanna Mathews. 5367 3023.

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CORRECTIONS has denied “Edward O’Donohue (Victorian’s ever holding parole meetings with Minister for Corrections and Crime Direct Farmers Market convicted murderer Steven James Prevention) was red-faced when I Hunter at the Lerderderg Library. confronted him with this knowledge. He couldn’t deny it,” Ms Dickson said. www.thefruitsoflife.com.au Last week during an interview However this week a spokesperson for with the mother of murder victim Corrections Victoria said: “Corrections THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS Sarah Cafferkey, Noelle Dickson, the Victoria does not hold parole meetings Moorabool News learned that parole in the Bacchus Marsh public library. meetings with Ms Cafferkey’s killer had Corrections staff never held meetings been held at the main public library in with Hunter in the library.” Bacchus Marsh. The spokesperson also denied that Ms Dickson said she’d been told a lot Bacchus Marsh police were kept in the dark about Hunter’s placement of Mr Hunter’s parole meetings had in the community. “All parole been held at the library rather than information goes to (relevant) police the police station and that Bacchus Local Unwaxed Pink Dutch Cream Potatoes in the mornings. Over the last three Lady Apples $2.49kg $1.99kg Marsh police had no knowledge that to four years we’ve strengthened our the serious high risk offender had been information sharing with Victorian placed in the local community. police.” Fresh fr om our Farm Steven Hunter Reforms a small step for landowners Butternut Pumpkin Caulifl owers Last week Victorian plan- a higher Bushfire Attack bushfire risk is consistent and councils to streamline 99c kg (whole) $1.99 each ning minister Matthew Level (BAL) rating. with the Australian Stand- planning processes. Guy announced sweeping “We want everyone to be ard; allowing more sensible “Victorians make in- changes to Victoria’s bush- able to get to the permit bushfire safety measures formed decisions about Fruit & Vegetable Delivery Boxes fire planning regulations. process, where it’s then in new master-planned living in areas of bushfire The changes recom- considered on its merits. estates, and; allowing risk, and take responsibility mended by the Black Sat- Beyond that it’s the respon- homes to be built on ‘infill’ for the risks of living in that urday Royal Commission sibility of their local coun- lots surrounded by other environment,” he said. FREE DELIVERY have been designed to give cil,” he said. dwellings. “These changes will help (Tuesday- Saturday) to Bacchus Marsh, greater certainty to resi- “People can now have al- “We now believe we have Victorians address the Melton and Eynesbury! dents and landowners in got a level of advice to get ternative solutions to meet challenges of living in (see website for more details) bushfire designated areas the bushfire regulations.” people to first base. We bushfire prone areas. It across Victoria. Key features of the reforms wanted to make sure we got will see common sense re- Mr Guy said he has adopt- include allowing people these changes right. The turn to planning decision ed reforms that will allow to build private bushfire changes I believe are fair making.” My Backyard Box: $32.50 alternative safety measures bunkers as an alternative and reasonable,” Mr Guy Moorabool mayor Paul Filled with seasonal produce hand-picked directly from our farm as well as fruit and veg sourced from our local farmers! and sensible safety regu- safety measure; allowing said. 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Beth Haywood was awarded First Prize in the Best Local Artist category last year for ‘Dingo Whispers’. Photo Helen Tatchell Gearing up for huge art display

By Jessica Howard glass, linocuts, and scratch- an important part of the metropolitan areas, and in- board, with plenty of water- show, one of the biggest terstate too”. Artists from across the colours, oils and pastels. drivers is seeing the wider The Gala Opening Night country will showcase their Winners will be deter- community getting in- kicks off on Friday June 6, works at the 44th annual mined by guest judge Beck- volved; they all love to see starting at 7pm with drinks Rotary Club Art Show in ett Rozentals, the assistant some of the art works” Mr and delicious finger food at Bacchus Marsh. curator at Australian Art, Morton said. $30 per person. “There is a really big cross- With over 550 entries ex- and organiser of several Meanwhile, the artwork section of young, middle pected from Queensland National Gallery of Victoria will be showcased from aged and older people that and New South Wales, to projects. Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 are getting involved, and Hamilton, Yea and the local Committee chairman this has been the case for June at 10am – 5pm, and Moorabool area, the annu- of the Rotary Club, Alan years. With about 1000 Monday 9 June 10am – 4pm. al event is considered to be Morton said it’s great to people attending, it’s really All profits will be directed the pre-eminent art show of see people being creative pleasing to see the range of to local projects and or- the district. and thinking outside of the places the artists are com- ganisations including the Mediums include two square. ing from; it’s not just the SES and Guides & Scouts stone statues, hand painted “Although fundraising is local community, but all Association.

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Abacus Property Services Pty Ltd - The Village Bacchus Marsh Shopping Centre.indd 1 21/03/14 11:06 AM Page 6 The Moorabool News – 3 June, 2014 Email - [email protected] Email - [email protected] News The Moorabool News – 3 June, 2014 Page 7 A good ear is Closing Exhibition and Sale listening The Gordon Edgerton Gal- DEATH is never a pleasant person, their family, carers leries hosted its “Closing Exhi- conversation, but it was the and community. bition and Sale” recently. main topic discussed over “Terminal illness af- coffee and cake at Djerri- fects the entire commu- A good crowd gathered to warrh Health Services last nity. When we consider that support the exhibition and week. each person affected has at to visit the former London Palliative care nurse Pam least five family members, Charter Bank, possibly for the Ryan said Djerriwarrh held friends, carers and col- last time. After an impressive a new venture called The leagues, terminal illness Death Cafe during Pallia- affects more than 320,000 40 years running the gallery, tive Care Week from May 25 people each year. This is proprietor Mareé Heffernan to 31. “It opens up the con- equivalent to the entire has decided to sell up and versation in a safe, support- population of Canberra.” move to Ballan. Mareé and ive environment.” Mr Marshall said many her husband, Edward Hef- “Being diagnosed and liv- Australians were unaware ing with a terminal illness of the palliative care servic- fernan, a renowned Ballarat is one of the hardest, if not es available to them in their artist, moved into the building the hardest thing a person, own community. in Gordon’s main street in 1974. their family and carers will “Djerriwarrh Health Ser- The building celebrated its ever have to go through in vices provides community centenary in 1984 and visitors their life. Palliative care palliative care, with access ABOVE: A good services aim to support to palliative care units at to the gallery can still view the crowd gathered to people in a holistic manner the Bacchus Marsh and strong room, which was used support the closing throughout this journey,” Melton Regional Hospital. to store gold on its way to Mel- exhibition at the Ms Ryan said. Gordon Edgerton The team of nurses, social bourne via Cobb & Co coach, The theme for this year’s workers, and allied health Galleries last Palliative Care Week was workers collaborate closely during the gold mining days. weekend. “Palliative Care is every- with clients and local gen- The current exhibition at one’s business: Let’s work eral practitioners. The the Gordon Edgerton Galler- RIGHT: After 40 together”. team also incorporates the ies includes works by various years at the Gordon Djerriwarrh Health Ser- services of the two regional artists and is also the last op- Edgerton Galleries, vices CEO Bruce Marshall palliative care physicians proprietor Mareé portunity to view the works said palliative care was the and a nurse practitioner Heffernan hosts her specialist care for people who are based in Bal- by the late Edward Heffernan final exhibition. with a life limiting illness. larat, but visit our region that were recently exhibited at regularly.” “It is holistic care, address- the Ballarat Gold Museum for ing the physical and medi- For further information the Double Century Exhibi- cal needs, as well as the about palliative care, or emotional, social, cultural the Death Cafe, in Bacchus tion. The gallery is open 11am and spiritual needs of the ill Marsh phone 5367 2000. to 5pm Friday to Sunday.

Anyone who wishes to communicate with staff this way can Page 8 The Moorabool News – 3 June, 2014 News Email - [email protected] GUILTY – Magistrate finds

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Christine Oliver Anthony Wilson Stuart Wilson Denise Wilson

By Renee Robinson June last year and I find the charg- down then Christine “might irra- been trying to remain dignified. “I’m sticking to my story that the es proven,” Justice Mithen said at tionally believe in some way that I feel for the kids and the council dog should be destroyed. If that THE fate of a dog that was proven the Ballarat Magistrates Court. the destruction of the dog had that has to pursue this. It should dog goes out and bites anyone guilty of attacking a six-year-old He dismissed arguments by the something to do with her.” Pros- not have happened. now, in my opinion the coun- girl at a Balliang property last defence that Christine fell on ecuting lawyer Richard Knowles “My biggest hope from all of this cil would be just as liable as the June now rests in the hands of coach bolts or a toolbox on the dismissed the claim as “pop psy- is that these kids know how much owners.” Moorabool Shire Council. truck, and that the child’s father chology” from the defence and we love them and miss them.” He said he and wife Cathy had Last Tuesday May 27, magistrate Trevor Oliver corrupted the evi- said it “should be given no weight Trevor Oliver denied the rumour never denied the grandparents Peter Mithen found Stuart, Den- dence provided by Christine. whatsoever.” that there was a pre-existing rift access to the children, but it was ise and Anthony Wilson guilty of “I assessed her evidence as given Outside the court the daughter between the family before the impossible for them to send their the charge of owning a dog that honestly and not corrupted in of Stuart and Denise Wilson and case went to court. “Tony and two children to the farm while caused serious injury. They were anyway. I found it honest, unaf- aunty of Christine Oliver, Deb Denise gave evidence that the the dog was still alive and housed fined $2000 each, plus pound fected in anyway and accordingly Clarke, told the Moorabool News kids were out there every week. there. “Christine’s frightened of costs of almost $12,000 and were reliable,” he said. that the family relationship with We had a family tradition of a dogs now.” ordered to pay Council’s court When handing down his sen- Christine Oliver’s parents Cathy Sunday roast at the farm.” At the time of going to print, costs. tence, Justice Mithen took into and Trevor was “already fractured “The magistrate totally disre- Mack was still in the custody of However, Justice Mithen refused account that the Wilsons had before all of this happened.” garded their claim that Christine Moorabool Shire Council pend- to exercise his powers to have the no prior convictions, had a “This has been completely driven was trespassing when she was bit- ing a decision by Council. Coun- kelpie ‘Mack’ destroyed, instead good standing in the commu- by Cathy and Trevor (Oliver),” she ten. How any grandparent could cil can either give an order to have putting the owners on notice to nity and therefore did not order a said. claim that their grandchildren the dog destroyed, declare him a properly manage their dog from conviction. “I don’t think the way they’ve were trespassing on their prop- dangerous dog and release him now on. The fate of the dog was left until responded to this is in the best erty beggars belief. That was the with strict conditions including “I find that Christine Oliver suf- last. Defence lawyer Phil Brown interests of the child. It’s heart- most disgusting thing I’ve ever having the dog desexed, or release fered one or more dog bites in argued that if the dog was put breaking. The toughest thing has seen in my life,” Mr Oliver said. the kelpie without restrictions.

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The Moorabool News contacted council and asked what ‘Mack’ Attack Dog?” would happen to the dog now the magistrate has found three members of the Wilson family guilty of “owning a dog The Moorabool News conducted a survey on that did bite another person namely Christine Oliver and their facebook page with the question: caused a serious injury to the person contrary to section 29(4) of the Domestic Animals Act 1994.” 1. Should council issue a notice to destroy the dog CEO Rob Croxford responded: 2. Declare Mack as a ‘Dangerous Dog’ “Council has noted the Court’s (which comes with restrictions) decision and will incorporate the 3. Give the dog back with no restrictions new information from the trial and the Magistrate’s findings to its own extensive deliberations Here are some responses: “For once I think the court got it right. and investigation to date. Council “If you have seen the tears and wounds It’s the humans involved that should officers are now assessing the on this child’s face you will see she was be blamed. Mack doesn’t deserve to not just bitten she was savaged.... I love die. He should be supervised and not options available to it under the dogs I have 2 and I never leave them put in that position again. Killing Domestic Animal Act (1994).” alone with kids even if they know the him won’t undo the damage already Rob Croxford is now overseas on dogs well... Mack was a known biter done. You can’t leave a 6yr old child annual leave for two weeks. but this was ignored by the owners.... alone unsupervised with ANY dog, it The young girl we are talking about is gets said over and over again. A dog their very own Grand daughter!!! Not doesn’t have the same thought process only did they (3 adults were present) as a human, nor can it say “hey please not call 000 they then blame a girl of stop that you’re annoying, hurting, or 7... OMG what is this world coming scaring me. And child can’t be relied Moorabool Shire Council to.... I vote number 2 and remove Mack on to behave appropriately with an from present owners.” (Suse) animal or read any warning behavior. Someone likened leaving children and “None of the above. If the reporting to NOTICE OF ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL dogs unsupervised to leaving a child date is accurate. Mack had known issues The next Ordinary Meeting of the Moorabool Shire Council will be with head/facial contact. Mack was left unsupervised with a gun. Would it be held tomorrow, Wednesday, 4 June 2014, at the Bungaree Community essentially unsupervised. Adults under the gun’s fault if something happened Centre, cnr Bungaree Creswick Rd and Bungaree Wallace Rd, commencing at 5pm. car/bonnet or similar. Child behaved to the child?” (Jessica) Members of the public are most welcome to attend. Residents of Bungaree are especially encouraged to attend the meeting, participate in public question time and listen and speak to in a manner the adults knew could be any items on the agenda if they wish. “4. Set the dog on its owners.” (Craig) a problem. So to me, the problem rests EXPRESSION OF INTEREST with the humans. Maybe Mack needs a “1 without a doubt, kid’s safety is Moorabool Shire Council is inviting artists, art organisations and community groups interested different family to help learn. But does paramount. If it’s done it once it will do in displaying their artwork at the Moor Art Space in 2015, to submit an expression of interest not deserve being locked in the pound. before 30 June 2014. it again.” (Slarty) Or to be destroyed.” (Homer) The Moor Art Space has two spaces available to exhibit artwork and a glass cabinet available for items to display. This is a free service available to community members within the “People forget 2 things regularly. “NO 1.....there were 2 dog attacks Moorabool Shire. Expression of interest forms are available to download at www.moorabool.vic.gov.au or by shortly after this one, and both 1. Never assume any child is safe with visiting the Lerderderg Library. ANY dog. Kids will be kids and a dog are dead. Were destroyed before Completed expressions of interest applications are to be addressed and mailed to Moorabool authorities arrived on the properties.” can’t put them in time out. Shire Council Moor Art Space, Lerderderg Library P O Box 18 Ballan, Vic 3342 by close of (Marian) 2. A child is the responsibilty of their business 30 June, 2014. parent. If your child is visiting For further information please contact Natalie Grero, Library Programs Coordinator, “I agree maybe a different family is in Moorabool Shire Council on 5366 7100. a house with a dog, you should order” (Terri) PERMIT APPLICATIONS keep your child close. A dog is the The Responsible Authority will not decide on the applications before 17 June 2014. Ashleigh wrote: “In this country we responsibility of their owner. If Location: 539 Bacchus Marsh Road The application is for a permit to: don’t kill humans who attack others, your dog is visiting a house with (Avenue of Honour), Bacchus Marsh Use of the Land for a Restaurant (Tearooms) animals should be no different. They a child you should keep your dog Applicant for the permit is: Application reference No: PA2014094 are a product of their environment. close. Simple. Having said that I Urban Design & Management P/L With the right rehabilitation he can be have missed all of the reports until Location: The application is for a permit to: rehomed.” (Ashleigh) now so don’t know much of the 54 Riverview Drive, Hopetoun Park Variation of a Restrictive Covenant Applicant for the permit is: Easy Sheds Application reference No: PA2014071 “1.” (Melissa) story. Either way educating and retraining sounds like a plan to The applications can be viewed at: Moorabool Shire Council, 15 Stead Street, Ballan. 182 Halletts Way, Darley. https://greenlight.e-vis.com.au/moorabool. This can be “2: Declare Mack as a “Dangerous me.” (Cindy) Dog” with “Strict” restrictions, council done during offi ce hours and is free of charge. Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority. should follow up to make sure all What are your thoughts? restrictions are made by the owners, Moorabool Shire Council: PO Box 18, Ballan VIC 3342 if Mack or owners disobey restrictions Email – [email protected] Telephone: 03 5366 7100 Facsimile: 03 5368 1757 then dog should be destroyed...... Facebook – The Moorabool News Email: [email protected] Web: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au CEO: Rob Croxford Every dog deserves a chance!” (Lyn) Web – themooraboolnews.com.au Page 10 The Moorabool News – 3 June, 2014 News Email - [email protected] Call for Simon says yes to cherry festival A BACCHUS Marsh festival has been given a cherry on top thanks to a funding boost by the Victorian Government. youth to take The Strawberries and Cherries Weekend received a $3000 country Victoria events program grant for the event held in November. “The annual weekend celebrates the arrival of the first action crop of strawberries and cherries in Bacchus Marsh. The fruits can be purchased at farm gates, or better still, growers offer visitors to pick their own,” Member for By Jessica Howard going to benefit them,” she Western Victoria, Simon Ramsay, said. said. “These events have become huge highlights on the local Do you want to make a dif- “Members of the group will tourism calendar. Each is unique for their region and ference in your community? be able to consult the wider each attracts different people to the regions that might The Moorabool Shire youth population to gain otherwise not have visited.” Youth Action Group is call- feedback on what it is they Nineteen regional organisations across Victoria will David O’Brien, Tina Seirlis, Paul Tatchell and Don Nardella ing on all young people want in our community. receive a total of $75,000 under the April 2014 round of at last year’s launch of the Strawberries and Cherries aged between 12 and 25 to ”They will be working on grants. Festival. Photo Helen Tatchell voice their opinion, and things like youth facilities support the local shire in and events, and a youth making positive changes in charter will be created our area. which will stipulate how Competitive karate kids The Youth Action Group is both the council and com- a youth-led program, which munity agencies can work THE award winning Ballan Kyokushin will allow for young leaders with them in a positive Karate Club recently competed in the to advocate for what they way”. Victorian All Styles Karate competition in want in their community, Applications are due by Geelong. whilst working on a range June 20, and once a team There were competitors of all ages from five of projects and youth re- has been chosen they will lated events. meet to establish how the states who competed in different grades and Youth Development Of- group will be run. styles. Ballan club’s assistant instructor, ficer, Jade Addicott said it “Whether it be on a weekly 22-year-old Dylan Ross, took out third place is a great way to allow the basis, or monthly, or even in the open heavy weight division and is a youth of our community to online. It will be a very contender to compete in the world team in make decisions which af- youth-led program,” Ms South Africa later this year. fect them directly. Addicott said. “It really gives them their Applications are available (L-R) Helen Blazek, Caleb Thorne, Lachlan own voice, if the council at local council offices, the Owens, Alex Glen, Zoe Hunt, Ethan Owens, decides to run a particu- Lerderderg Library or can Farris Porter, Logan Thomson, Dylan Ross, lar community event, the be emailed from youthser- Anthony Blazek-Pollard, Scott Hunt, Rana young people have the [email protected]. Porter and head instructor Sempai Simon chance to decide how it is au Ross.

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Early support can be the key to a successful breastfeeding experience for you and your baby. Email - [email protected] News The Moorabool News – 3 June, 2014 Page 11 Cigarette litter tops results EPA Victoria has wrapped up a successful summer litter campaign with 4124 new litter reporters signing up to stamp out litter. The campaign which ran from 1 December 2013 to the end of March 2014 saw 9612 litter reports made to EPA. Acting CEO Katrina Mc- Healthy start to the day Kenzie said the results were By Jane Gardner very positive, highlight- Last Friday, students from Gordon Primary School (pictured) met at the Gordon Post ing the fact that Victorians Office to share a walk to school. Teachers, parents, younger siblings and family dogs were fed up with litterers. also joined in the fun. Despite the rain, there were lots of smiles, laughter and chatting as everyone chose a healthier way to start the day and get to school - on foot! Schools “We increased our number around Victoria joined in the event as part of Vic Health’s Walk to School Day initiative. of registered litter reporters ple predominantly throw “We make no apologies,” by 39 per cent on the same litter from their vehicle said Ms McKenzie. “Litter time last year which shows (84 per cent) as opposed to is one of this state’s most that people are more aware dropping it to the ground unnecessary burdens, of the problem and are will- as they get in or out of their with a clean-up bill almost Showing ing to do something about vehicle.” $80 million every year in it,” Ms McKenzie said. The purpose of the pro- Victoria.” “From the reports that EPA gram holds strength with EPA encourages all Vic- received 80 per cent related only 0.98 per cent of in- torians to remain vigilant the spirit to cigarette litter – both lit fringements issued to re- and to keep reporting lit- and unlit with majority of peat offenders highlighting terers all year round – you This week Hayley Whitehand from the Bacchus litter offenders living in that the hefty penalties - can report litter via our Marsh FC Youth Girls received the coveted Spirit the outer suburbs of Mel- $288.72 for a small piece of app, online through EPA’s of Sport award for her outstanding display of good bourne, predominately re- rubbish or unlit cigarette website, by calling the EPA sportsmanship and her on field excellence. She is the siding in the South East or to $577.44 for a lit cigarette, 24 hour pollution hotline the Mill Cottage : restaurant & cafe third player from the club to receive this prestigious Northern suburbs. seem toDraft be 7 working as a on 1300 EPA VIC or through award in the 2014 season. “We also learned that peo- deterrent. the mail.

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Writing letters to the Editor Each letter must be accompanied with the writer’s full name, address and phone number (name and suburb for publication only) and be limited to 300 words. Letters to be received via fax, post or email (preferred option). The Editor has the right to limit the amount of words in each letter received and published letters are at the discretion of the Editor. LettersEmail: [email protected] to the Editor You may also Post messages on the Moorabool News Facebook page. Dear Editor, Council is saving 30.9%. 014/15, reflecting to a large needed trimming back very well be an unmend- his relationships with his Congratulations Moora- Where pray is this money degree the difficult eco- badly, we rang the council, able rift between daughter sister, goddaughter/niece bool Shire Council. You being spent/allocated? nomic environment and and they were out straight and parents, sister and and nephew rather than should be commended I note with interest, an in- fiscal tightening at both away and cut back our tree, brother, sister and sister, take any responsibility for for once again planning crease of $35 000 to improve State and Federal levels.’ and took away the mess. grandparents and grand- his dog’s actions. APC Notice to gouge rate payers by Council’s Customer Service Council need to read and Cannot believe a council children, uncle and niece. Through no fault of their What’s good about that? another 5% in the budget Management System. Does absorb its own documents would be so responsive to a own, those same children Absolutely nothing. proposed for FY14/15. This this mean I might actually before recklessly recom- rate payer’s needs. have lost their relationships follows on from a 5.5% receive an answer to ques- mending rate, fee and Thankyou Ballan Council, The bottom line is the Wil- with their grandparents increase in the FY13/14 tions posed to Council via charge increases. It should sons chose their dog over to all the staff in office and 1. Obligationand uncle. to Clearly,publish nobody – Designated Resolution 5 budget. its online service in Jan, follow the lead of the State their workers, could not family. Worse. They put the has won anything. This increase coincides Mar and May 2014 regard- and Federal governments have been happier with the interests of their5. dog abovePublication of notices about the Council with the proposed 6% in- ing corella and myna bird and tighten the belt not work they have done for us. the welfare of a helpless I’m still a little shocked and crease in all other fees, destruction and increased loosen it at ratepayers Robyn Young child. (1) confusedEach publisher by the case. must I just publish a notice about the Council in each print publication it expense. can’t get my head around a services and charges but population issues? Ballan As a dog owner I know controls and on each website it controls. I intend to make a submis- world where children don’t not including the bi-annual As for increased grant Via Facebook what it is to be a little bit ob- rip-off called land valu- funding. In these hard sion and I urge all Moora- sessed over my four-legged come first. Ultimately my (The Moorabool News) (2) The content and format of the notice will be as determined from time to time by the ations. The last time the times (not that you would bool Shire residents to visit friends. But as an aunty I hopeCouncil. mirrors The that notice of the is to be published in a prominent position on the same page as letters valuation was conducted, know it the way Council www.moorabool.vic.gov. know that my nephews’ magistrate in the case. It’s FY12/13, my property in- propose to gouge more) au between 27 May and 24 welfare comes first. Every. ato hope the thateditor the or adults the homein- page of a website, or in such other position as is agreed with the creased in value by some why is grant funding being Jun 14 or visit Council of- Single. Time. If one of my volvedExecutive in this Directorsaga can work of the Council. 30% despite an extremely increased by 1.5% or $128 fices in Ballan, Bacchus dogs savaged my seven- together to help reduce the depressed housing market. 000? With all the State and Marsh or Darley to view the year-old nephew, I wouldn’t trauma on the innocent Dear Editor, Please explain why rates Federal governments are proposed budget. If we all hesitate in getting that dog six-year-old girl who was stand together then maybe, There are no winners here are calculated, (Capital taking, surely it would be put down. It would break bitten. financially prudent and re- just maybe Council will lis- There were tears, there Improved Value (CIV)), by my heart, but my2. loveForm for andShe will conte alwaysnt carry determined the by the Council – Council decision whether an owner has a sponsible to decrease grant ten and amend the budget. was anger, there were con- my nephews overrides eve- physical scars; don’t make million dollar house or a funding to soften the blow Mick Dunk gratulations and there was rything else. My obligation her wear the emotional $10 000 caravan on their to the wallets of already Ballan abuse. as an aunty is to protect scars[Name too. of publication] is bound by the Standards of Practice of the Australian Press Council. If you believe property? To be fair on all struggling ratepayers. The verdict in the Moora- them, no matter what the the Standards may have been breached, you may approach the newspaper itself or contact the Council by Renee Robinson concerned, rates should be I fully understand that bool Shire ‘dog bite case’ cost. email ([email protected]) or by phone ([02] 92611930). For further information see calculated on the actual sporting clubs and the was handed down last An enraged woman who Mooraboolhttp://www.presscouncil.org.au. News land value (Site Value (SV)) like are struggling to have Tuesday. The owners of the was somehow related to the Journalist, Ballan NOT what has been done to amenities built/refur- dog that bit their grand- Wilsons vented her anger improve the lifestyle of its bished but there has to be Dear Editor, daughter/niece were found at the Moorabool News out- owner. a line drawn in the sand I would like to submit a guilty of the charges of side the courts following Just in case anyone at regarding giving money letter for the Ballan Moora- owning a dangerous dog. the verdict and sentenc- Council was wondering away. The community in bool Council, and hope- Stuart, Denise and An- ing. She claimed that our or had forgot to check, the general is struggling what fully they read this. As we thony Wilson were fined newspaper may not realise annual inflation rate in with the recent Federal $2,000 each and ordered to it, but they (the Wilsons) moved here to Ballan a little The Moorabool News is bound Australia in March 2014 budget and increases an- pay pound costs of almost actually did quite well out [Name of publication] over 12 months ago, we had by the Standards of Practice of was 2.9% according to nounced at the State level $12,000 and associated of it. Huh? This isn’t a game is bound by the an issue with our footpath the Australian Press Council. If the Reserve Bank of Aus- to vehicle registration etc. court costs for the Moora- of Scrabble lady. It’s not Standards of Practice being cracked. We reported you believe the Standards may tralia website. I thought I quote Councils own bool Shire Council. about scoring points off of the Australian it to council, and with no have been breached, you may that might be worth budget submission which Their dog was allowed to each other; it’s about tak- Press Council. If you effort they came and fixed approach the newspaper itself mentioning. was approved at a Special live. ing responsibility. Stuart believe the Standards it for us. A big thankyou to or contact the Council by email Perhaps Council needs to Council Meeting on Wed I found it interesting that and Denise Wilson have may have been the guys that did the work, ([email protected]) streamline its workforce. 21 May 14. ‘External grant their defence lawyer con- sacrificed relationships breached, you may as our garden area was put or by phone ([02] 9261 1930). An increase of 6.9% for em- funding from State and back exactly the way it was gratulated them after sen- with their daughter and approach the For further information see ployee costs is budgeted for Federal Government are before they started. Then tencing. For what? This grandchildren. Anthony newspaper itself or www.presscouncil.org.au. FY14/15. On the other hand budgeted to remain flat in our tree on the nature strip case has caused what could Wilson has also sacrificed contact the Council by email ([email protected] rg.au) or by phone ([02] 92611930). For further information see www.presscouncil.or TOM Environmental Opinion with Tom Kingston g.au.

Are days numbered on GM crops?

In this week’s opinion could be your own energy if they support the Renew- across the world have been shrinking fast from con- wait for governments to do piece I will share three tales company. able Energy Target, and if seeing sharp rises in birth sumer and farmer rejection that for you. has of joy, sadness and appre- Three of them - AGL, Ori- not why not? defects, cancers, allergies, worldwide. US farmers are put a moratorium on GMO hension. So, what is new I gin Energy and Energy Aus- Second, some further ap- lethal kidney disease and abandoning GM crops and production as it sees its fu- hear you ask? tralia - control 77% of the prehension and an old so on. Their livestock die, turning back to non-GM ture as a clean, green food First, some apprehension household energy market, name you have come across get diarrhoea, become ster- and organic, mainly be- producer. Don’t you think and the ways we can treat and most of it comes from a good number of times ile, cannot conceive, or give cause it is more profitable Victoria should go the same it. You might remember my coal and gas. But the growth if you read these articles; birth to dead and deformed due to increased demand way? animals.” for non-GMO and GM-free talking about the threats to of solar and wind power is Monsanto. For the details of And finally for the joyful “Monsanto and other bio- produce by people eve- alternative energy sources threatening their profits. It this article I am indebted to news; just last week Germa- in Victoria in the recent seems they just don’t want Jim Fraser. There have been tech companies have been rywhere including in the ny’s largest bank, Deutsche past. What follows is more any competition. So it ap- people ‘Marching against poisoning us with GMOs USA, the world’s top GM Bank, announced it will information on this and a pears from what I have read Monsanto for a long time and herbicides for the past producer. GM crops now not fund destructive plans way you can take some ac- that they’re using their po- now. Here are the words 20 years; and they’ve also occupy 175.2 m ha or 11 % to expand Abbot Point coal tion if you wish. As I have litical muscle to try to de- of one of these marchers, done their best to suppress of cultivated land globally terminal in the Great Bar- said before, for the last 10 stroy the Renewable Energy “I have been marching the information by vilify- compared with the 89 % oc- years, both major political Target. This would lock out against Monsanto for close ing the scientists, and the cupied by non-GM crops.” rier Reef World Heritage parties have been throw- solar and wind and lock in to 20 years now since GM farmers, who dare to fight For more on this topic I Area. ing their support behind higher household bills and crops were commercial- them.” suggest your try the web- And good news takes up so renewable energy. So much climate-driving coal and ised and I first warned of “The days of GMOs are site: http://www.isis.org. little space. uk/Marching_against_ so that it’s created nearly gas power for decades to the dangers of GMOs and numbered. If you look at What is your opinion? 25,000 jobs, with up to come. So if you buy your Roundup herbicides. Un- the real evidence behind Monsanto.php 17,000 more planned by energy from one of these fortunately, all my predic- the hype and the lies, you So why not ban GM food Next MEG meeting: June 2020. Yet corporate inter- three why don’t you simply tions and more have come will see that GM crops have from your home, your (Date TBA) - 131 Halletts ests are set to put all this ask them if what I write is true. Over the years, farm remained a minority sec- schools, your local com- Way Darley 7.30pm at risk -- and the culprit correct, or simply ask them workers and their families tor in food production, now munities? You don’t need to All Welcome Email - [email protected] The Moorabool News – 3 June, 2014 Page 15

Buying through a Superbly presented family home private sale process With all the attention di- inconsistencies in auction rected to ’s auc- prices make predicting out- tion boom in the lead up to comes difficult. Queen’s Birthday weekend, REIV agents are often asked it is often overlooked that about making an offer to the vast majority of home buy in a private sale. While sales throughout Victoria the agent will certainly try are private sales. to help, it is important to re- That is particularly so in re- member that the agent acts gional Victoria, where 76 per for the seller not the buyer. If cent of all sales so far this anxious or uncertain about year have been private sales. negotiating, it is worth hir- In some areas virtually all ing a buyer’s agent. REIV sales are private sales. But membership includes buy- even in Melbourne, where er’s agents and members more homes are being sold sign up to our code of ethics. by auction, including in the It is important to keep in outer suburbs, private sales mind that the seller does Situated in a quiet court location is this superbly still account for close to 70 not have to accept your of- presented family home consisting of 4 bedrooms per cent of sales. fer. He or she may want to While the health of the city wait to see what other offers + study, two bathrooms (ensuite to main), market is diagnosed ac- are made, or want differ- kitchen/dining, formal living, rumpus, split cording to clearance rates ent settlement terms – for system heating/cooling, ducted heating, quality – that is, what percentage example a longer or shorter of homes auctioned sell at settlement period. This fittings & fixtures. Externally there is an extra auction – for private sales it may result in a negotiation large double garage, alfresco area, garden sheds, is days on the market which between you and the seller, are significant. That indi- with the agent acting as landscaped gardens, all set on a generous 900m2 cates how long homes are go-between. approx. block of land. This is a family home taking to sell and whether Also, if you make your offer with nothing to do but enjoy. On the market at they are being snapped up conditional – for example or languishing. subject to finance or subject $399,000 I bet you can’t find better value. In April the median num- to the results of a building ber of days on the market in survey – the seller may not Victoria was 36. Although want to accept this. that was up from 32 in Offers must be in writing March, the slight increase and in the form of a con- could relate to the timing tract signed by you. Often of Easter which, combined you will be asked to pay a with the Anzac Day week- deposit with your offer. Of end, reduced the number of course this is refunded if it April trading days this year. is not accepted. If the seller And it was lower than at this accepts and countersigns time last year - when the the contract before your of- number of days on the mar- fer expires, it is binding. ket for private sale was 41. Unlike auctions, for which While auctions rely on a there is no cooling off peri- short sharp campaign with od, private sales of residen- vendors hoping buyers will tial property are subject to get carried away, some sell- a cooling off period of three ers request a private sale clear business days from Ian McDonald 0418 522 549 Daryl Gould 0409 233 157 rather than facing auction the time you sign. Note that Bryan Marsden 0414 661 206 Bob Gunnell 0417 566 951 real people campaign pressures, set- this does not apply if you working in ting a reserve and having to have obtained legal advice arbee real estate real property decide what to do if a prop- beforehand. 5367 2333 erty is passed in. This is par- Enzo Raimondo 140 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh www.arbeerealestate.com.au ticularly so in areas where Chief Executive Officer, REIV

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BLACKWOOD BALLAN NEW LISTING 10 Wall Street 3 Valentine Court $229,000 $390,000 OUT OF THE ORDINARY MODERN AND AFFORDABLE For the investor looking for something a little 4 bedroom modern brick home. Set on appx different. Approximately 1 acre, offers 2 separate 822m2. Ducted heating, evaporative cooling and dwellings plus a separate amenities building a ducted vacuum system. All bedrooms with BIRs, making this the perfect holiday retreat. The main dwelling being a miners cottage with a combined the master having an ensuite and WIR. Open plan kitchen/living area and a separate bedroom. kicthen, dining and family rooms, with separate Heating supplied via a combustion wood fire. The formal lounge. Kitchen has island bench, modern kitchen with gas cooking and a dishwasher with cooking appliances, dishwasher and pantry. Main timber flooring throughout. The Second dwelling bathroom with a separate shower and bath and UNDER OFFER affectionately known as the dolls house offers a toilet. Laundry has direct garage access. Stepping bedroom also with combustion timber heating. outside you will find an entertaining area covered The amenities building with a toilet, shower and with shade cloth perfect for hosting a summer bbq, vanity with hot water supplied via instant LPG hot a garden/tool shed and an abundance of mature

water service. Nestled on a well tree’d undulating plants and trees still leaving enough room for the OFFER ACCEPTED allotment in the peaceful township of Blackwood family pets. This is all set in a quiet court location making this property a perfect weekend retreat. 4 2 2 within a short driving distance to the cbd of Ballan. BALLAN BALLAN 11 Sunline Court 4 Blake Court $429,000 $439,000 MOVE ON IN INVESTORS TAKE NOTE 4 Bedroom BV Home. Huge Ensuite & 4 bedroom B/V home set on a large block of appx 890m2. Open plan kitchen/dining with a gas cook Walk in Robe. 2 Living areas. Modern top, electric oven, dish washer and pantry with tiled Kitchen. S/S Dishwasher & 900ml Gas floor coverings. Family room and a lounge room Cooking. Storage cupboards. Ducted both with carpet. Reverse cycle air/con and alfresco area attached. All bedrooms with BIRs, the master Heating. Double Garage with internal having a WIR as well as an ensuite, offering a access. Currently returning $350pw as shower, toilet and vanity. The main bathroom offers a rental investment. Only a short drive a separate shower and bath. Ducted gas heating and hot water via instantaneous gas HWS. Double from the town centre of Ballan in a newer car garage with electric roller doors, a large covered estate. decking area, window shades, water tank, sprinkler system all set on the fringe of Ballan township close 4 2 2 to everything the growing community has to offer. 4 2 2 BALLAN MT EGERTON 6 Moorabool Drive 22 Carney Street UNDER CONTRACT $360,000 $130,000 PERFECTLY PRESENTED A POTENTIAL PARADISE 3 bedroom rendered home set on a large block of appx 807m2. All bedrooms with BIRs, master - Original miners cottage with a WIR and ensuite with a shower, toilet and vanity. Open plan kitchen, dining family areas with - Set on approx ½ acre elfresco area off the family room. Gas cook top, - Water, SEC and phone available electric oven, glass splash-back and dishwasher. Ducted central heating/split system air conditioning - Septic sewage system throughout with reverse cycle air/con to the family room only. This immaculate home features polished concrete flooring to all wet areas and the kitchen and entrance hall. Laundry with ample storage space. Double garage under roofline with electric roller doors. Perfect home for those looking for a well presented low maintenance modern family 3 2 2 home. 2 1 BALLAN MILLBROOK 37 Jopling Street UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT $340,000 $298,000 COTTAGE ON APPX 1 ACRE WALK TO TOWN Open plan living, with 360˚ garden views. Central 2/3 bedroom brick veneer home set on appx location, apprx 5 min. to Gordon with local shop, 700m2 block. Possible third bedroom which is schools, pub, post office etc, 10 min to Ballan (fast train, currently used as a second lounge/study. Open hospital, supermarket and council office), 15 min to plan kitchen/dining with electric cooking, a Ballarat and 1 hour to melbourne. The home features, dishwasher with polished cork flooring. Electric a king size bedroom with BIRs and access to a shower wall heater, combustion wood heater and carpeted room. A double bedroom also with BIRs, a formal floor coverings. 2 large bedrooms both with carpet room (with patio, oil heater), loungeroom including and the master also having BIRs and a ceiling fan. an open fire place, family/dining/kitchen (with patios). Bathroom with seperate shower and bath, toilet The bathroom with a shower, bath and vanity, the toilet and vanity with tiled floor coverings. The home also being seperate with two way access to main bathroom offers ducted gas heating. Laundry with polished and shower room and of course don’t forget the cork flooring. Rear enclosed sitting room as well as laundry. Stepping outside you will find a soil enriched a rear covered verandah. The home is set amongst garden, single garage, sundry shedding including a mature established gardens with a chicken pen all chicken pen. This home could easily be converted to a set within walking distance to the main street of 3 bedroom home. 2 1 3 Ballan and all the amenities Ballan has to offer. 2 1 1 John Kontek R E A L E S T A T E B A L L A N

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STEP INSIDE, BE SURPRISED! ASKING $280,000 BEAUTIFUL HOME, BEAUTIFUL OUTLOOK! ASKING $545,000 Bacchus Marsh 3 2 4 Bacchus Marsh 4 2 2 Refurbished by the current owners & offers the fi rst home buyer or investor a very nice 3 bedroom, 2 Beautiful family home located on a large block & backing onto the reserve in the Elms bathroom home in excellent condition. The master bedroom has a new ensuite & BIR, beds 2 & 3 have Estate. The home has 4 bedrooms, 3 with BIRs & the large master has WIR & ens. Formal lounge with BIR, spacious lounge, R/C split system A/C, gas wall furnace heating. New kitchen with dishwasher, open fi re & mantle & dining room are very comfortable. Spacious family room adjoining the kitchen which cooktop and wall oven. 4 car garage with access to the neatly landscaped backyard complete with vegie has gas cook top, wall oven & dishwasher. The home has 9’ ceilings & ducted heating & cooling & a patches and fruit trees. Located within easy walking distance to shopping centre. security system. Double garage and 8m x 6m paved outdoor entertaining area. PID: 730412 PID: 692358

AUCTION Lot 142 Flanagans Drive, Merrimu Saturday 14th June 2014 @ 11am

LIFESTYLE OPPORTUNITY! QUIET COURT, BIG BLOCK & POOL ASKING $389,000 Merrimu Bacchus Marsh 4 3 2 7,500m² (approx) block. The dimensions & size allow fl exibility in designing & siting (subject to Council Consisting of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, formal lounge & dining & a huge rumpus room. The master permits), a lifestyle property. Land size is 56.75/55.72x132.16/138.56 (approx.) Zoning under Moorabool bedroom has a semi ensuite & you have 2 family bathrooms. The galley style kitchen is adjacent to a Planning Scheme is Rural Conservation. The land is fully fenced (apart from front gateway area) with spacious meals area. There is a gas heater & a R/C a/c in the lounge room & ducted heating. Beautiful ringlock fencing, steel droppers & timber posts. Pleasant views to the northwest, west & northeast. landscaped gardens & fully fenced in ground pool. Enclosed double carport with twin roller doors & access Services are available for connection. TERMS: 10% Deposit. BALANCE: 30 Days. to the back yard. Walk to childcare, kindergartens, schools, doctors & shopping. PID: 727196 PID: 694547

THE HOUSE, THE SHED, THE BLOCK ASKING $560,000 CALLING ALL INVESTORS! ASKING $293,000 Bacchus Marsh 4 2 2 Bacchus Marsh 3 1 2 This well designed home of 4 bedrooms + study, Ens & WIR to master bed & BIRs to beds 2,3,& 4, formal lounge Investors or 1st home buyers, 3 bedroom house situated in a quiet court location. A nice formal lounge with OFP, kitchen & meals area & then separate rumpus room provides 3 living areas. The home is fi tted with with gas fi re & a wallA/C . Laminate fl ooring. Kitchen with w/oven & dishwasher & good sized meals/dining ducted heating & the adjoining double garage under roof with remote control door looks after the family cars. area. Bedrooms all have WWC & BIRs & the master bedroom has an adjoining walk through bathroom. Landscaped gardens in the fully fenced yard completes the residence & then we have the huge Colorbond shed on the remainder of the 2000m2 block. With 3 street frontages this is an ideal property for truckies, Externally we have a great BBQ area with a fully covered pergola which adjoins the carport with remote rolladoor. 2nd pergola with shade mesh & fernery, 2 garden sheds. tradies & travellers with caravans, boats & bikes. PID: 704623 PID: 713191

FANTASTIC TOWNHOUSE! ASKING $375,000 HAPPY FAMILY ASKING $399,000 Bacchus Marsh 4 2 1 Bacchus Marsh 4 2 2 This as new 4 bedroom townhouse ticks all the boxes. Ground fl oor consists of Master bedroom with Situated in a quiet court location is this superbly presented family home consisting of 4 bedrooms + WIR & ens, lounge room, family/meals area & kitchen, laundry & powder room & single garage. upstairs study, two bathrooms (ensuite to main), kitchen/dining, formal living, rumpus, split system heating/cooling, you have a lounge sitting room, 3 bedrooms, bathroom & a powder room. Reverse cycle split system a/c. ducted heating, quality fi ttings & fi xtures & NBN connected. Externally there is an extra large double Plenty of garden & private space for the kids or outdoor entertaining & you are in a great location within garage, alfresco area, garden sheds, landscaped gardens, all set on a generous 900m2 approx block of walking distance to Park & the Railway Station. land. This is a family home with nothing to do but enjoy. PID: 728619 PID: 717752

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DON’T WAIT! ASKING $265,000 UNDER INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE MORTGAGEE ASKING $195,000 Bacchus Marsh 2 1 1 Bacchus Marsh 3 1 2 This unit will not last. Front unit with westerly views situated on a service Road in close proximity to Darley under Instructions from the Mortgagee we are offering a Timber Home of 3 bedrooms, lounge, Shopping facilities & sportsground. 2 good sized bedrooms (one with WIR, the other BIR), kitchen/meals kitchen, bathroom, laundry & WC. It has gas cooking and Hot Water Service. Double brick Garage area with double pantry cupboard & lounge with bay windows. Bathroom, Laundry, WC. Single car garage with auto door. Whilst some work is required it is an opportunity for an Owner/Occupier or Investor to with auto door. Gas heating, cooking & HWS. Ideal for Owner/Occupation or as an Investment. Priced to secure a property in close proximity to Town amenities. Land is 16.7m x 35.05m approx. Inspection sell at $265,000. is recommended. PID: 728780 PID: 721748

LOCATION & POTENTIAL ASKING $359,000 THE PERFECT PACKAGE ASKING $399,000 Bacchus Marsh 3 1 1 Bacchus Marsh 4 2 3 Well constructed brick home in sought after central location within walking distance to all that town has Situated in the Clifton Park estate, corner block with 4 bedrooms. The immaculate home presents to offer. 3 good sized bedrooms with BIRs, large open plan lounge/living room, meals area & an updated beautifully. Master bedroom with walk-in-robe and ensuite, large lounge with adjoining formal dining area, kitchen, separate rooms for shower, bathroom & WC & laundry has second WC. Gas heater in the lounge neat kitchen with stainless steel appliances and dining area. Lounge at the back of the house leads out as well as ducted heating & cooling. Externally you have a carport, pergola & a brick workshop & garden into the outdoor entertaining area. Double garage for your cars, also a single carport. Security system & shed. This is one of the best locations in town. you’ll be comfortable all year round with ducted heating & cooling installed. PID: 728617 PID: 714464

ROOM FOR THE KIDS TO GROW ASKING $665,000 AS GOOD AS NEW ASKING $520,000 Myrniong 4 2 2 Bacchus Marsh 3 2 2 In picturesque Myrniong on 2½ acres with stunning views towards Mt Blackwood, is this lovely home Only 2 years old this beautiful family home consists of 3 living areas including the formal lounge, kitchen giving you a country lifestyle. Master bedroom with big ens & dressing room, 2nd & 3rd bedrooms with with huge WIP, meals/family room & a dedicated theatre room. Master bedroom with WIR & ens with WIR, 4th bed with BIR. Kitchen with S/S appliances inc dishwasher & 900mm oven. Formal lounge & separate toilet, bedrooms 2 & 3 have BIRs & there is a study complete with built in desks. Ducted heating study. Ducted heating & cooling, ducted vacuum. Alfresco/BBQ area, solar HWS, 2 x 22,500 litre rain & cooling & security system. Oversize double garage has direct access to house. Pergola adjoining the tanks, plus town water & wood shed. 10 minutes to Bacchus Marsh. alfresco area, fully landscaped and access to the backyard beside garage. PID: 727665 PID: 689838

THE SKY IS THE LIMIT! ASKING $329,000 WHAT A GREAT START ASKING $285,000 Bacchus Marsh 3 1 1 Bacchus Marsh 3 2 1 Situated only a short stroll from the local CBD (shops, hospital, schools, parks) is this 3 Situated in Hillview Estate is this lovely presented 3 bedroom dwelling consisting of 2 bathrooms bedroom weatherboard home consisting of kitchen/dining, formal living, bathroom, heating & (ensuite to main), formal living, kitchen/dining/living, excellent fl oor coverings, evaporative cooling, cooling, polished fl oorboards, rumpus (or 4th bedroom) and more only an inspection will reveal. wall furnace heating, quality fi ttings & fi xtures, & more only an inspection will reveal. Externally we Externally we have a large block of land, carport & plenty of scope to do what you want. have a single garage, alfresco area, vegie garden, all set on a generous size block of land. Houses in this area don’t last long and at $329,000 it makes great buying. PID: 670346 PID: 714664

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ARIES—March 21-April 20 Tradition is emphasized through the week. Family reun- ions are spotlighted and you may learn something new about your roots. A financial windfall could offset ex- penses from a recent expense. TAURUS—April 21-May 22 Significant accomplishments at the work place could hap- pen after the weekend and there is news of a family re- union. Financial matters could become entangled if you postpone routine accounting tasks. GEMINI—May 23-June 21 Opportunity knocks, but gently. Be alert all week to new developments. Lots of information should arrive by Friday - allow ample time for sorting it all out. CANCER—June 22-July 22 Don’t offer free advice on love or finance - it could back- Page 20 The Moorabool News – 3 June, 2014 fire.Email Minor matters - [email protected] distract you from major chores. The go-ahead for an important project arrives at the eleventh hour. LEO—July 23-August 22 You could find this an unexpectedly tranquil week, yet many behind the scenes happenings are taking place on your behalf. Family ties strengthen now, with support coming from older relatives. Stars & Puzzles VIRGO—August 23-September 22 Challenges are irresistible, but don’t take them on for their own sake. Communication is accented and it may QUICK PUZZLE ★ prove worthwhile to improve your writing or public ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ speaking skills. LIBRA—September 23-October 22

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SCORPIO—October 23-November 21 ARIES—March 21-April 20 Tradition is emphasized through the week. Family reun- People may be volunteering your services for a host of ions are spotlighted and you may learn something new time consuming tasks - be warned! Tact is critical in about your roots. A financial windfall could offset ex- discussions with relatives. Some good financial news penses from a recent expense. arrives after the weekend. TAURUS—April 21-May 22 SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22 Significant accomplishments at the work place could hap- This is a creatively sharp week with the accent on new pen after the weekend and there is news of a family re- projects. Promotion may be delayed, but guests show up union. Financial matters could become entangled if you ahead of schedule. A loved one is more honest in express- postpone routine accounting tasks. ing his or her feelings. GEMINI—May 23-June 21 CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20 Opportunity knocks, but gently. Be alert all week to new Back to basics is the theme of the week. Go after the developments. Lots of information should arrive by facts and make simplicity your key. A show of inner Friday - allow ample time for sorting it all out. strength wins you the heart of an attractive new friend. CANCER—June 22-July 22 NO. 8858 AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 Don’t offer free advice on love or finance - it could back- Your partner is down to earth and reliable and up-in-the- ACROSS DOWN fire. Minor matters distract you from major chores. The air plans are settled now, for the most part favourably. A 1. Pellet (4) 1. Wide (5) go-ahead for an important project arrives at the eleventh caution - don’t be too quick to sing your own praises. 7. Festival (9) 2. Language (5) hour. 8. Curse (4) 3. Composer (6) PISCES—February 20-March 20 LEO—July 23-August 22 9. Tiff (4) 4. Gun (6) Career or academic matters demand attention, but you 10. Wine (4) 5. Cease (4) You could find this an unexpectedly tranquil week, yet make strides in areas of family and friendship. Your sense 11. From Denmark (4) 6. Nationalistic (9) many behind the scenes happenings are taking place on of security deepens. The weekend accents the quiet side 14. End (10) 12. Praise (9) your behalf. Family ties strengthen now, with support of romance. 16. Dog (10) 13. Resound (4) coming from older relatives. 19. Every (4) 15. Team (4) BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK 22. Deer (4) 17. Bargain (6) VIRGO—August 23-September 22 24. Garment (4) 18. Foolish (6) Enthusiasm is your middle name. Your style is a dramatic 25. Gun (4) 20. Player (5) Challenges are irresistible, but don’t take them on for one and the limelight is what you often crave. The next 26. Impotent (9) 21. Bend (5) their own sake. Communication is accented and it may three months could find you focusing on newer tasks and 27. Span (4) 23. Increased (4) prove worthwhile to improve your writing or public narrowing your range of interests. Starting later on, you speaking skills. become increasingly involved in humanitarian causes. CRYPTIC PUZZLE ACROSS LIBRA—September 23-October 22 1. Stood the wine (4). 7, The estimate the painter is Travel offers coincidences, including the chance of meet- putting in will horrify you (9). 8. Is going to produce the ing some old friends. A bonus, financial or otherwise, legal document (4). 9. Sort of relations: a great number may be awarded by the end of the week. Special diets (4). 10. Play, in the main? (4). 11. Had a fascination if require strict enforcement. one was artistic (4). 14. Following behind, then, it ran up against bad weather (2,3,5). 16. Become shorter as you SUDOKU SCORPIO—October 23-November 21 near the ground? (4,6). 19. The catch is forced quietly (4). 22. Move that’s smart - getting central heating (4). People may be volunteering your services for a host of 24. Told off for being a fool (4). 25. A little low and lack- timeNUMBER consuming tasks - beGAME warned! Tact is critical in ing sparkle (4). 26. It’s hard to get through at first, but discussions with relatives. Some good financial news don’t give up (9). 27. Back, you observe, in school (4). arrives afterANSWER the weekend. BELOW

DOWN SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22 1. Went by sea, though road was stated (5). 2. Only about five get the right answer (5). 3. In the small This is a creatively sharp week with the accent on new picture,are running (6). 4. A rubber spanner! (6). 5. In projects. Promotion may be delayed, but guests show up need of a stiffener, make slow progress (4). 6. Might be ahead of schedule. A loved one is more honest in express- happier on board with the valubles (9). 12. Told the title: ing his or her feelings. “The Grass Verge” (9). 13. Being smart, we went round for a drink (4). 15. She’s badly hurt (4). 17. The vegeta- CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20 ble is the last I have (6). 18. Lots of lager-swilling out- Back to basics is the theme of the week. Go after the side “The Orb” (6). 20. Give everything back to (5). 21. facts and make simplicity your key. A show of inner Pretend to set in operation (3,2). 23. Many an enter- strength wins you the heart of an attractive new friend. tainer (4).

AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19

21, Put on. 23, Host. 23, on. Put 21, Your partner is down to earth and reliable and up-in-the-

SOLUTIONSAll-ot. 20, - Gal-O-re. CROSSWORD18, End-I’ve. 17, NO.(anag.). 8857Ruth 15, air plans are settled now, for the most part favourably. A

5, Limp. 6, S-apphire-S. 12, Re-count-ed. 13, W-in-e. 13, QUICK SOLUTIONSRe-count-ed. 12, S-apphire-S. 6, Limp. 5, caution - don’t be too quick to sing your own praises.

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Across - 7, Stouthearted. 8, Aplomb. 9, Ramble. 10, vere. 27, Eton (rev.). Eton 27, vere. PISCES—February 20-March 20

Hamburg. 12, Slack. 15, Venus. 16, Bristle. 18, Credit.

20, Merino.Per-se- 26, 22, GardenFlat. 25, of Eden.(anag.). Dolt 24, In-ch. 22, Has-p. Career or academic matters demand attention, but you

Down19, - 1, Stoppage.height. Lose 16, 2, Ludo.t-rain. 3,the Rhubarb.In 14, 4,Drew. Parry.11, 5, Pipe. make strides in areas of family and friendship. Your sense Across - 1, Rose. 7, App-RA-is-al. 8, Will. 9, Kin-D. 10, Kin-D. 9, Will. 8, App-RA-is-al. 7, Rose. 1, - GEN WHY

Stimulus. 6, Idol. 11, Boundary. 13, Colander. 14, Crim- of security deepens. The weekend accents the quiet side

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2 1 1 4½ Acres (1.99 HA) rowsley Calling (175 Acres) 3 1 2 Located in the heart of Bacchus Marsh Centre Only 12 kms from Bacchus Marsh and offering 360 An oldie but a Goodie! Township “The growth corridor of the West”. All With room to move This cosy cottage is a must see! In a great location degree views of the city skyline, Heads within walking distance to the thriving Main Street and the You Yangs. Approximately 175 acres, 80 acres of tree lined lush paddocks divided into 16 opposite Federation walk Reserve and set on a huge shopping precinct, BM Grammar, Secondary paddocks, all electrifi ed and most with own water block of approximately 1100 square metres. The College & Railway Station. The land offers frontage designated building envelope exists for your dream home to be built. The land comprises of grazing, tanks or dams, some pump water and most paddocks home comprises of 2 bedrooms, light and bright to the and currently is zoned farm have horse shelters. Outdoor features include lounge, dining/meals area, modern kitchen with quality zone, but offers much potential for Rezoning to hill country and approximately 60 acres of fl at loam soils. Close to Melbourne via the Western Ring Rd, 50x30m work arena, 5 indoor stables, machinery appliances and a renovated bathroom. Other features Residential 1 (S.T.C.A), Developments of this nature shed, tack/feed room. The house comprises of 3 include; high ceilings, timber fl oors, gas & wood with this lands totally unique position is extremely Geelong and both Tullamarine and Avalon Airports. heating, split system air conditioner, powered lock up rare. 45 mins Melbourne, 35 mins Melbourne Sealed road and power to front gate. All genuine bedrooms, a beautiful new kitchen and bathroom, wood heating, and polished timber fl oors. garage and sturdy sheds. Airport, 30 mins Ballarat. MN0550G2 offers above $500,000 will be considered. Open: By appointment Online: www.lensmith.com.au166 MainOpen: Street, By appointment Bacchus MarshOnline: www.lensmith.com.au Open: By appointment Online: www.lensmith.com.au LEn SmItH www.lensmith.com.au Open: By appointment Online: www.lensmith.com.au Address: 10 Raglan Street Web id: - Address: 24A Taverner Street Web id: - Address: 5 Adriana Court Web id: - Address: 3752 Geelong/Ballan Road Web id: 61377420 rEAL EStAtE 5367 8128 MN0550G2 BACCHuS mArSH PrICE: $899,000 BACCHuS mArSH 166 Main Street, Bacchus MarshPrICE: $849,500 LEn SmItH www.lensmith.com.au Same ownership for over 60 Years 3 2 5+ LocationrEAL EStAtE & Convenience - 3 acres 5367 81283 1 2 Unique 3 acre property. The home This beautifully presented property built by its current owners, comprises is superbly located within walking of 3 bedrooms, dining room/ distance to all of Bacchus Marsh’s lounge, modernised kitchen with many amenities and attractions. quality appliances, 2 bathrooms, The property offers generous road separate offi ce/study, delightful frontage to the renowned Avenue family room at the rear. Beautifully of Honour. The stunning botanic designed garden dominated by like garden which has been created a magnifi cent cedar tree which over a life time surrounds the provides fshade over summer. 3 car home. Comprising of 3 bedrooms, garage/workshop area, 17m x 17m spacious lounge/dining area with enclosed packing shed & cool store, expansive windows allowing for 21m x 9m galvanised steel shed with glorious views of the garden. The combined skillion area and a double home features kitchen with modern carport. Many varied specimen trees appliances, clean bathroom, toilet displaying all their unique colour and & laundry evaporative cooling, glory. Separate one bedroom studio/ and central heating, providing granny fl at with all amenities, town comfort for all year round. Other water connected, irrigation water separate accommodation includes is available with a 3.8 mega litre a conveniently located 1 bedroom water right. Situated in the Avenue studio/cottage which includes of Honour only minutes to shopping heating & cooling and clean centre, schools and railway station. bathroom and toilet. Open: By appointment Online: www.lensmith.com.au Open: By appointment Online: www.lensmith.com.au Address: 277 Main Street Web id: - Address: 263 Main Street Web id: 61375450 BACCHuS mArSH $345,000 DArLEY $379,000 DArLEY $285,000 DArLEY $550,000

INSPECT: Saturday 12.30-1.00pm INSPECT: Saturday 11.30am-12.00pm INSPECT: Saturday 11.00-11.30am

WHERE LOCATION & CONVENIENCE MEET 3 Acres - $899,000 Same Ownership for Over 60 Years 263 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh

In search of something beyond the ordinary? Then this unique 3 the summer. 3 car garage/workshop area, 17m x 17m enclosed packing This beautifully presented property is superbly located within walking Other separate accommodation includes a conveniently located 1 bedroom acre property will capture your imagination with what’s on offer. The shed & cool store, 21m x 9m galvanised steel shed with combined distance to all of Bacchus Marsh’s many amenities and attractions. The studio/cottage which includes heating & cooling and clean bathroom and property offers generous road frontage to the renowned Avenue of Honour. toilet. home, which was built by its current owners, comprises of 3 generous skillion area and a double carport. The remaining land has been created The stunning botanic like garden which has been created over a life time Other structural improvements include; a double carport, attached powered sized bedrooms, dining room/lounge area with Northerly aspect, and into a garden wonderland with many varied specimen trees displaying surrounds the home. workshop, paved parking bay area. The gardens are kept suffi ciently watered The home itself was originally built in the 1960’s for the then Head modernised kitchen with quality appliances, plus a walk in pantry, 2 all their unique colour and glory. There is a separate one bedroom by an extensive tap system, town and bore water and a 3 mega litre water Master of the Bacchus Marsh High School and the current owners have bathrooms, separate offi ce/study, and a delightful family room at the studio/granny fl at with all amenities, town water connected, irrigation right remains for the 3 acres ideal for intensive horticultural activities if 3 1 5 4 2 2 enjoyed living here for the3 past 40 years. Comprising 1 of 3 bedrooms,1 4 2 2 desired. Nursery, farm gate sales, supply fresh produce to the Restaurant/ rear of the home. Outside is where the magic happens in the form of a water is available with a 3.8 mega litre water right. This magnifi cent spacious lounge/dining area with expansive windows allowing for glorious beautifully designedSeeing garden established Potential over many years and dominated property is situated in the AvenueYoung of Honour onlyFamily minutes to shopping Home Captureviews of the garden. The a home Bargain features kitchen with modern appliances, Hotel industry. Grantleigh Estate by a magnifi cent cedar tree which provides for the ample shade over centre, schools and railway station. 2 clean bathroom, toilet & laundry, evaporative cooling and central heating, Come and explore the possibilities that this unique small acreage property This classically comfortable three bedroom 5 year old home sits on 721 . A formal lounge overlooks Thisproviding appealing comfort for all year 3 round. bedroom home is thehas toideal offer. Impressive family home with 4 bedrooms, huge home on a large block with Northerly rear aspect the street and captures the morning sunlight, while the study, generous living areas, separate theatre 277 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh PRICE: $899,000 3 2 5+ choice to make your own. 166Superbly main Streetpositioned Bacchus to marsh signifi cantly enhances the option to renovate or second living is open place to the lovely kitchen and quality Schools, Darley shopping centre & nearby room, outstanding kitchen with quality stainless the opportunityPhone: to (03) develop 5367 8128(S.T.C.A). mobile: The home 0418 is 343dining. 754 Featuring top quality stainless steel appliances Phone: (03) 5367 8128 mobile: steel0418 343appliances. 754 3 remaining bedrooms are huge, in excellent condition and includes gas central and a large corner pantry. Gas central heating & parklands. Features of the property include; Large one with a teenagers retreat. Outside is a fabulous heating, evaporative cooling and a renovated cooling, large pergola area, and side access through to lounge/dining area, kitchen/meals area, built in extended alfresco entertainment area, outdoor gas kitchen. Outside you will fi nd beautiful established the rear yard. A Great entry level value offered here in robes to all bedrooms, covered pergola area, neat heated six seated cedar spa, double garage and gardens, covered pergola area, 4 car brick garage & the popular “Grantleigh Estate”. & tidy gardens, established veggie patch and rustic side access driveway, all situated on a very good carport. Close to central shops and leading schools. styled shed/storage area. sized block. You will be impressed! Open: Sat 12:30-1:00pm Online: www.lensmith.com.au Open: Sat 11:30am-12:00pm Online: www.lensmith.com.au Open: Sat 11:00-11:30 AM Online: www.lensmith.com.au Open: By appointment Online: www.lensmith.com.au Address: 54 Masons Lane Web id: - Address: 69 Nelson Street Web id: 61387710 Address: 19 Morrison Drive Web id: - Address: 77 Dundas Street Web id: - DArLEY $365,000 DArLEY $669,000 BACCHuS mArSH $332,000 BACCHuS mArSH $199,000

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4 2 2 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 1 Location & Appeal See It, Love It, Live It A Perfect Place to Start Do the Sums Close to primary schools, Darley shopping centre and A rare opportunity, to purchase such a unique Currently retuning $290 per week rent. Close to Highly prized central position of Bacchus Marsh. easy freeway access. Family home in immaculate property on 3550sqm so close to Bacchus Marsh’s Main Street shops, Primary & Secondary schools Within walking distance to Schools, Main Street condition. Spotless bathroom & laundry, bright shopping precinct and under an hours drive to & railway station. Comprising of 3 bedrooms WIRs Shops & Railway Station. Recently undergone a living room, quality kitchen/meals area with an Melbourne. Uninterrupted, breathtaking views and ens to main, 2 separate living areas, kitchen/ huge make over including; new carpets, fresh paint, adjoining spacious family room, gas central heating over the Lerderderg & Wombat Ranges from this meals area, large family room, central bathroom new kitchen bench tops, new bathroom vanity, & split system air conditioning. Great back yard with extremely well designed architect mud brick/cedar and laundry. Other features include; double garage, shower screenSOLD and toilet. This 2 bedroom unit has spacious alfresco area including a built in brick BBQ, home of approx 39.5 squares featuring 5 bedrooms under cover pergola area, gas central heating & split a totally new lease of life, it would make the ideal all set out on a well maintained allotment. (WIR & ens), study, 2 huge living areas. system air conditioner. choice as an owner/occupier or smart investment. Open: Sat 1:30-2:00pm Online: www.lensmith.com.au Open: By appointment Online: www.lensmith.com.au Open: By appointment Online: www.lensmith.com.au Open: By appointment Online: www.lensmith.com.au Address: 26 McLeod Drive Web id: 61374130 Address: 4 Chambers Court Web id: 61379980 Address: 21 Connor Street Web id: 61377410 Address: 2/12 George Street Web id: 61317650 Page 22 The Moorabool News – 3 June, 2014 Email - [email protected] ANTENNAS AUTOMOTIVE LOCAL TRADE EXPRESS ANTENNAS • Heavy Duty VHF - FM - AM Antennas & BUSINESS • Digital Ready Antennas • Digital Set Top Boxes • Amplifi ers DIRECTORY • TV & VCR Tuning • Extra Points 5368 1966 • All Work Guaranteed 7 Days • Pensioner Discount mob: 0417 711 712 Ph: 5367 5857 Computer Running Slow?

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CLAIRVOYANT BUSINESS POSITIONS VACANT CLAIRVOYANT CHRISTABELLES Mushroom Grower / Harvest Specialist Our Company and Location: Jewellery, Homewares, Ballan District Health and Care TAROT READINGS Handbags, Lamps, Candles It is a fast moving environment currently employing around 80 people and located near Bacchus Marsh, west of Melbourne. Board of Governance “Supporting people with Director Vacancy disabilities Responsibilities: Ballan District Health and Care is a Not for Profit Private in the community” This role will involve but not be limited to: Supervising, Training and Health Service situated at Ballan. 100% ACCURATE Monday to Thursday Leading, Responsible for preparing and direct staff worker engage in 9.00am to 4.00pm The Health Service offers a wide range of Acute, Sub sanitation, Harvesting mushroom beds, Harvesting every production Friday room for various of Mushrooms at pinning stage, Responsible for Acute, Community Health, Primary Care, General Phone – Marlene 9.00am to 1.00pm Practitioner and Aged Care Services. Mushroom production rooms, bed, trays etc. Set up the room for Shop 2/2 Graham Street mushroom picking, Follow sanitation and hygiene standards, including The Board of Governance is an inclusive skills based 0409 445 287 Bacchus Marsh daily washing, cleansing and Disinfecting Procedures, Assist in the Board of Directors who are charged with the responsibility 5366 3020 completion of all mandatory daily harvest tasks and to support all levels of ensuring good and responsible governance on behalf of the Growing and Harvesting Departments. of the service members. Requirements: Applications are now sought from suitably qualified and The successful candidate has at least 3 years experience in the experienced members of the community to fill one current The Moorabool News Mushroom Growing field, which includes dealing with: vacancy in this Not for Profit Private Health Service. • Sound Knowledge about Mushroom growing Further information can be obtained by contacting the Office 58A Steiglitz Street, Ballan, 3342 • Demonstrated team experience in related environment Board Chair, Ms Lyn Gunnell or the Company Secretary • Experience in leading staff within a diverse multicultural environment and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Wayne Weaire on Office Hours Tuesday to Friday, 9am – 5pm • Good communication skills 5368 1100. (Mondays by appointment) • Experience in Team Work Written applications, including an outline of skills and You will be highly organised, efficient, team-spirit and corporative, Phone (03) 5368 1966 experience and current C.V. should be forwarded to: respective hard worker with highly effective interpersonal skills and be The Chief Executive Officer Fax (03) 5368 2764 part of a high performance environment. Ballan District Health and Care Email E ditorial [email protected] Salary: commensurate with experience and market rate. 33 Cowie Street Ballan 3342 Advertising [email protected] Address your applications to: Applications close 4pm Friday 13th June 2014 Ad copy [email protected] HR Manager; Wayne Weaire, Company Secretary/Chief Executive Officer Email: [email protected] Email - [email protected] Classifieds The Moorabool News – 3 June, 2014 Page 25 Newborns in the district Babies born recently at Bacchus Marsh and Melton Regional Hospital. Photos Natasha Hurst

Vesna and Con of Melton welcomed baby boy Ricci into their lives on Friday 27 May 2014 at 2.26am weighing 3840grams (8lbs 7oz).

Justine and Daniel of Mt Lalor couple Ravneet and Matilda Blu COPLEY is the Darley couple Melanie and Macedon are proud to Jagwinder welcomed a first child born to Bacchus Alex welcomed their first child announce the arrival of baby precious baby boy into their Marsh parents Zoe and Dean. baby boy Parker Maverick boy Rafferty Fox into their lives at 11.59 on Thursday 29 Little Matilda arrived on WOODS into their family on family. Rafferty was May 2014 weighing 3790 Thursday 10 April at 4.54pm Wednesday 28 May 2014 at welcomed on Thursday 29 It’s a boy for Caroline Springs couple Natasha and grams (8lbs 5oz). and weighed 3320g (7lb 5oz). 8.16 pm weighing 3210 grams May 2014 at 9.01am weighing Luke who welcomed Zaid VELLA into their family at Photo – submitted (7lbs 0oz). 3800 grams (8lbs 6oz), and is 10.33am on Thursday 29 May 2014. Weighing a little mate for his furry 2410grams (5lbs 5oz), Zaid is a little brother for sibling, Winston the dog. Zane and Zac. FREE ADVERTISING SELL YOUR ITEMS $100 & under FOR FREE Email: [email protected] Phone: 5368 1966 (Phone ads between 9.30am-12pm Tues to Thurs ONLY)

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The What’s On section is for non-profit community organisations. All free events submitted will be considered for FREE publication at the Editor’s discretion. Advertising of AGM’s in what’s on this section will only appear if a paid public notice also appears in the classifieds section, as per the constitution of Business & Consumer Affairs for incorporated groups. adult education CHURCH Melton South Community Centre Anglican Parish of West Moorabool Offering classes Jewellery making 13 /15 June, CPR / First Ballan, Bungaree, Morrisons and Gordon Service Times – Aid 14 June, Soy Candle Making 15 June, Bridal Floristry 15 Sunday 8 June - St John’s Bungaree, 9am; St John’s Ballan, June, Large Box design Floristry 15 June. Phone 9747 8576 11am; St James’ Morrisons, 5pm. Enquiries Glen Wesley for enquiries & bookings. 5368 2730. Bacchus Marsh Baptist Church Bacchus Marsh Community College Sundays, 10:30am: Worship Service and Children’s FREE computer classes (Digital Hub Program). All Program. Phone 5367 6550 for more details. enquiries and bookings please call 5367 1061. H eritage Living Word Bible Church Sundays 10:30am: James Young Room, Bacchus Marsh Book Sale MEETINGS Library. Call Azza - 0430 141 263. Catholic Parish of Gordon 1840s – 1950s Footscray Poultry Club (at Bacchus Marsh) Mass Times – Saturday 7 June, Springbank, 6.30pm Meetings held 2nd Sunday of month, 2pm. Poultry Pavilion. Sunday 8 June – Bungaree, 8.45am; Ballan, 10.30am. St Andrews Uniting Church Hall Racecourse Rec. Reserve, Balliang-Bacchus Marsh Rd, Our Lady Help of Christians Bacchus Marsh. All welcome – Jack 9741 9705 June 7th – 9th @ 10am to 4pm Sunday Mass 11.30am (2nd & 4th Sunday of Month). Cash sales only Ballan Uniting Church Services – 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays 11.15am. 4th Sunday Proceeds: MARKETs 9.30am Reflective Worship. Frontier Services UCA serving remote Australia Ballan Lions Club Market Anglican Parish of Bacchus Marsh, Balliang, Myrniong & Saturday 7 June 2014, 8am-1pm. Contact: 5367 3023 Blackwood 1st Saturday each Month. Inglis St, Ballan. Service times - Holy Trinity Bacchus Marsh - Sunday [email protected] Ballan Farmers Market 8.30am Holy Communion, 10am Family Service, Next Market – Saturday 14 June 2014, 9am-1pm. Wednesday Holy Communion 10am; St George’s Balliang 2nd Saturday each month, Mill Cottage car park. 9am 2nd & 4th Sundays; Christ Church Myrniong 11am 1st Enq – 0408 218 954 & 3rd Sunday;Save All Saints your Blackwood papers 1st & 3rd Sunday, for9am. Darley Market Golden Harvest Christian Fellowship Saturday 7 June, 9am-1pm. Darley Park, Cnr Gisborne Rd & Non denominational - Prayer every Sunday 10am, Men’s Grey St, Enq- 0488 345 145. KYB MondayDiesel evenings &6pm. beLadies KYBrewarded Wednesday 1pm. FurtherSave details – 0429your 681 566. papers for VR1394034 for a cuppa and mingle with other people Diesel & be rewarded Join us who care Trivia Night How?Paper and VR1394034 Tuesday 10th June from 10am to 12pm at Plastic Darley Neighbourhood Centre, PAPERPAPER RECYCLING!RECYC 33 Jonathon Drive, Darley How?recycling You will have the opportunity to access information • We will provide you with a recycling bin. about Carer Respite and Support Services, meet with • We• will You provide fi ll it up youPAPERP withA withP paper,E aR recycling RECYCLING!R magazinesECY bin.C & newspapers • We drop off and pick up. some of our staff and talk to us about how we might Ballan Football Club • • We Once will fiprovide lled, call you uswith on a 5339recycling 9633 bin. be able to assist and support you in your caring role. • No charge! Saturday 14th June, 7.30pm • • You Diesel fi ll it upour with Paper paper, freight magazines Dog will & newspapers empty it. • You fi ll it up with paper, newspapers and plastic. For further information or to register Ballan Recrecation Reserve, Cowie St • • Once For fievery lled, call tonne us oncollected 5339 9633 you will receive money. for the next Cuppa, • Once fi lled, call us on 5339 9633. • • Diesel How oureasy Paper does freight that sound?Dog will empty it. please call Carer Respite and Support Services Tickets $25 per person • Diesel For every our Paper tonne Freight collected Dog you will will empty receive it. money. on 5333 7104 or email: [email protected] Individual tickets or tables of up to 10 available. • Perfect How easy for doesschools,Perfect that for sound?offi Businessesces & committees We look forward to seeing you there! A fun night filled with Trivia, Raffles, Auctions and Prizes. www.paperfreightaustralia.com.auPerfect for schools, offi ces & committees Contact Melissa 0408 352 848 or email [email protected]

2014 Part of funds raised to be donated For more details Phone 5339 9633 Blumes to Beyond Blue For more details Phone 5339 9633 Fashion MOORABOOL LIGHT ORCHESTRA Parade A Pleasant Sunday Afternoon of Light Classical Music featuring popular selections from some of the great Musical “Masters”. Proudly supported by the Including a special performance of Russian Composer Ballan Hospital Auxiliary Modest Mussorgsky’s famous

Thursday 5th June 10.30 am Barry Wilkins OAM “Pictures at an Exhibition” Konrad Olszewski Sunday 15 June @ 2pm – Bacchus Marsh Public Hall Ballan CFA Rooms Musical Director Only $5 per head Local visual artists Lou and Jenette Callow will re-create their own paintings which inspired Mussorgsky to compose this spectacular work. The artworks will be displayed in the foyer. Morning Tea Provided Guest artists will feature the celebrated Ballarat soprano Eleanor Kerr; Melbourne Concert Pianist Konrad Olszewski; Robert & Fiona Wrzaszcz (Violin/Flute Duo); pBONES (Trombone Quartet BALLAN DISTRICT featuring Jeff Moran, Hugh McKelvey, Wade Carman and Bronwyn Hutton) and Percussionist HEALTH AND CARE Dylan Quinlan-Baskett performing on a “Typewriter”. Ballan and District Soldiers Memorial Bush Nursing Hospital & Hostel Inc. Established 1966 Guest Compere: Frank Clark (Radio 3BA Ballarat Presenter). Tickets $18 at the door or can be pre-purchased at Bacchus Marsh Florist & Nursery 185 Main St. we’re now online… General Enquiries: Tel 03 5367 3567 go to themooraboolnews.com.au email: The [email protected] www.Moorabool-Light-Orchestra.com Eleanor Kerr Moorabool News FREE Your Local News Serving Ballan and district since 1872 Phone – 5368 1966 Email – [email protected] Like us on Facebook The Moorabool News Email - [email protected] Sport The Moorabool News – 3 June, 2014 Page 27 Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics was out and perfect condi- try Open Day at Reef Hills Sulky Snippets tions greeted the Bacchus Reserve. Athletes will walk Marsh Cross Country run- the course at 10am with the Tuesday, when 4-Y-0 Union ruffy, by taking the $7,505 ners last week at Myrniong. first event scheduled for Guy/Passionate Fame mare West Side Horsham Series 59 runners tackled the 10.30am. Bacchus Marsh Union Fame led for the ma- Final for C2 & C3 class over winding course throughout will be endeavouring to jority of the 1609 metre trip 2200 metres at Horsham on the Myrniong Recreation win the Benalla Perpetual Reserve. of the Angove Family Win- Thursday. Trophy for the 10th consec- Although the early morn- This coming weekend over utive year. Athletes must emakers Pace for C0 class. Third in his heat held at ing started off a little fresh, 40 athletes will participate sign in on arrival and pay Terang on May 14 prior to by mid-morning the sun at the Benalla Cross Coun- their $7 entry fee. a victory at Ballarat on May Glen Park father and son 21, Desdon Murruffy led for – Sebastian and Zac Steen- the majority of the trip, ac- huis scored a terrific victory counting for Arr En Special with bonny Metropolitan/ from last and Crazy Dave By LEN BAKER Bye The Deep South filly (one/one) in a rate of 1-59.1. Melton co-trainers Maree Tallulah Bay at Geelong, and John Caldow enjoyed taking out the James And a profitable day at the War- Son Pace for C1 class over I neglected to mention two ragul trots on Monday May 2100 metres. Ballarat winners last week: Tallulah Bay raced in the 26 after winning a stable Daylesford’s Bob and open before dashing to the double with Barriettas Bliss Glenn Conroy snared the front on the final bend to in the Dannysthevenue. Findlay Engineering Trot- register a strong 5.2 metre com.au Pace for C0 class ters Handicap with 5-Y-0 victory from Real Perform- over 1785 metres and Ma- Modern Art/Curry An Rice er and This Is Your Life in a jor Charge in the strangely gelding Ballan Road. mile rate of 1-59. named Warragul Cup Leading out from the pole Easter Sunday 3-Y-0 Pace Ballan Road defied all chal- over the same journey, both lengers to score by 1.1 me- with John in the sulky. When you’re hot you’re hot, tres over Redy To Race with and the Sugars team are in Bev Denison third. full flight at present, with Under 9 & 10 athletes mid-way through the 1500m race. smart Majestic Son/Shin- Five year old Blissful Hall/ ing Sun filly Illawong Helios Lavra Riviera gelding Walky leading throughout from Bungaree dup Alf and Talky was also a winner on gate five to land the Seelite Gerard Steenhuis com- the day for Melton’s Beau Windows & Doors Mary- bined to land the Ballarat Bacchus Marsh Soccer Tindale, taking the Stus- borough Trotters Oaks Trial Surgical Pace for C0 class fantasyfootball.com Pace over 2190 metres at Mary- over 2200 metres with 4-Y-0 Results - Round 9 for C2 & C3 class over 1785 borough on Wednesday. It Is I/Zolong gelding I Am metres. Louie in a rate of 2-00.4. Under 13s Open Gold Driven by Lisa Miles, Driven by Gerard, I Am Bacchus Marsh Gold 0 lost Walky Talky used the sprint Lance Justice produced Louie led throughout from SC 4 lane to gain the judge’s gate three, accounting verdict by a neck over Post yet another ex-Kiwi in 4-Y-0 Under 13s Open Blue Sands A Flyin/Zwish geld- for Fullness Of Time and It Away with The Smirker Bacchus Marsh Blue 0 lost ing Phil Monty to take the Melegend. holding down third. North United 9 www.choicehotels.com.au Pace for C0 class over 2190 Under 15s Open metres when making his Meetings for the week: Bacchus Marsh 10 def Melton trainer Joe Borg Australian debut. Wednesday – Echuca/ Ballarat 2 had a welcome change of Driven by Jason Hackett, Terang, Thursday – Yarra Goals - Declan Macdonald luck, when 11-Y-0 Extro- Phil Monty ambled around valley/Ballarat, Friday – 6, Jeremy Cinel 1, Mitchell vert/Everstone gelding at his leisure from gate five, Mildura/ Melton, Saturday Hamill 1, Dane Birch 1, Jack Stylish Dude scored his first winning by 25.4 metres in – Bendigo, Sunday – Moo- Scamangas 1. victory since 2011, by taking advance of Quirinus and It roopna @ Shepparton, Under 16s Girls the Albert Tattison Tribute Is Ike. Monday – Hamilton, Tues- Bacchus Marsh 0 lost Vic Trotters Handicap for T0 or day – Kilmore Park Red 10 better class over 2205 me- Horses to follow: Blixem tres at Warragul. Dunnstown’s David Mur- Stride, Chevals Racer, A Bit Under 18s Boys Metro phy brought up two wins in Ruthless, Mammals Spark, Bacchus Marsh 3 lost succession with home bred Jacckabeems, Indulgent, Maribyrnong 6 The Caldow’s were again Modern Art/Spellmaker Chivas Shark, Quirinus, Pe- Goals - Alexis Joannidis 3. winners at Geelong on 4-Y-0 entire Desdon Mur- ters Ace, Lets Go Rabbitoh. Seniors Division 3 Open Bacchus Marsh 2 def Maryborough 0 Goals - Milan Radic 1, Iain Smith 1. Under 15s

Tabcorp Park Friday 30 May. Race 4 Winner: Royal Treat (5). Trainer: Blake Fitzpatrick. Driver: Blake Fitzpatrick. Photo: Stuart McCormick HRV. Under 13s Under 18s Page 28 The Moorabool News – 3 June, 2014 Sport Email - [email protected] Slow start costs Blues again

Final Score - Ballan 5 6 13&Under overs with goalers Katelyn 36 def Buninyong 4 1 25 Ballan stuck with ladder McGregor and Alannah Central Highlands Football League Best - Swanson, C McLeod, leaders Buninyong for the Clifford capitalising on L Conlan, P Phillippou, R first half, really making these breaks. From the first Results – Round 7 Bongart, H Webb them work hard to take the quarter the girls had the Seniors The Under 12s had a tough lead. Megan Hammond lead and managed to hold day and were out gunned was on fire in goals comb- this, defeating Buninyong Hepburn 14.16 (100) d Skipton 8.10 (58) Ballan Football by a much bigger team. C’ham Linton 8.9 (57) d Dunnstown 6.10 (46) ing well with Nyree Mc- 20 to 16. The backline was under Bungaree 13.15 (93) d Daylesford 8.11 (59) Seniors Connell. In defence Layla C Grade relentless pressure but the The Buninyong Bombers Foster-Travers and Shelby Ballan never gave in de- Buninyong 13.9 (87) d Ballan 11.5 (71) boys gave their all for the 4 got the jump on the Blues Cox worked tirelessly. Anais spite coming up against Learmonth 15.7 (97) d Creswick 8.10 (58) quarters. in the first quarter and built Clifford fought hard all over strong opponents in Bun- R’wood-C’hap 32.17 (209) d Smythesdale 1.1 (7) a three goal buffer. The Final Score Ballan 0 0 0 the court as did the entire inyong. Buninyong 45 de- Springbank 16.13 (109) d Beaufort 6.2 (38) Blues steadied the flow in lost Buninyong 14 9 93 team, never giving up de- feated Ballan 11, Best on Gordon 17.11 (113) d Clunes 15.15 (105) the second quarter with Best - L Hallet, B Conroy, spite Buninyong’s lead. court - Anna Conlan. J Monaghan, H Brown, L Waubra 22.13 (145) d Newlyn 12.4 (76) Campbell Brown receiving Buninyong 32 defeated Bal- B Grade plenty of attention where Trickey. lan 10 After a close first quarter ever he was with the Blues Reserves 15&Under Ballan went on to dominate failing to take advantage Hepburn 15.10 (100) d Skipton 4.12 (36) Netball Another fantastic win by the game, keeping Bun- of gaps up forward. Mark Dunnstown11.6 (72) d C’ham/Linton 5.7 (37) Round 7 v Buninyong the girls defeating Bunin- Williams tried his very best inyong goalless in the last Bungaree 20.12 (132) d Daylesford 6.4 (40) yong by 6 goals. The girls to liven up the centre and quarter as the girls contin- Buninyong 8.6 (54) d Ballan 6.16 (52) 13&Under B - Erynn Vella dominated the match for ued to build on their lead. Ryan Aquillina relished and Bridget Casey got Learmonth 11.6 (72) d Creswick 9.11 (65) the tough centre contests. the first 3 quarters and re- Ballan 37 defeated Bun- Ballan off to a great start R’wood-C’hap 18.11 (119) d Smythesdale 4.0 (24) Johny Dorning also held his mained settled to hold off inyong 11, Best on court - combining well in goals. own in the ruck. In the final a late comeback by Bunin- Eliza Lanyon. Springbank10.8 (68) d Beaufort 4.1 (25) Lily McConnell took inter- quarter the Blues had their yong in the last quarter. A Grade Gordon 11.2 (68) d Clunes 7.7 (49) cepts all over the court and chances but they could not Ballan 16 defeated Bunin- Waubra 23.10 (148) d Newlyn 2.1 (13) chased up every loose ball Ballan took control of the bridge the gap. Michael yong 10. as the game went almost game early, dominating the Snaith bagged a goal and goal for goal. Renee Vella 17&Under second half with accurate Under 17.5 Zac Peoples followed up but got into the action, getting After a week’s rest, the shooting and valuable in- Hepburn 25.10 (160) d Skipton 2.4 (16) the Bombers steadied to plenty of touches. Lauren girls came out determined tercepts allowing the girls Dunnstown 13.9 (87) d C’ham/Linton 5.6 (36) score, and try as the Blues Vella and Hayley Taylor to win. Megan Mullane to build on their lead and did, the Buninyong held Bungaree 15.15 (105) d Daylesford 3.5 (23) were almost unstoppable and Jordan Loughnane take the four points con- them at bay. Ballan 13.9 (87) d Buninyong 1.6 (12) in defence. Buninyong de- combined well in defence vincingly. Ballan 46 defeat- Final Score Ballan 11 5 71 Creswick 14.17 (101) d Learmonth 3.5 (23) feated Ballan. resulting in valuable turn- ed Buninyong 34. R’wood-C’hap 8.11 (59) d Smythesdale 4.2 (26) lost Buningyong 13 9 87 Beaufort 9.13 (67) d Springbank 4.4 (28) Best - R Aquillina, M Wil- liams , J Dorning, D Mul- Clunes 11.10 (76) d Gordon 5.4 (34) lane, K Doyle. Newlyn 9.12 (66) d Waubra 0.3 (3) Reserves Final Score - Ballan 6 16 Under 14.5 52 lost Buninyong 8 6 54 Hepburn 24.9 (153) d Skipton 2.1 (13) Best - S Sims , D Pike, M C’ham/Linton 9.6 (60) d Dunnstown 5.11 (41) Darley, B Masters, L Dick- Daylesford 18.23 (131) d Bungaree 0.0 (0) son, B Ferguson Ballan 5.6 (36) d Buninyong 4.1 (25) Under 17.5s Creswick 13.5 (83) d Learmonth 3.2 (20) Final Score Ballan 13 9 87 Smythesdale 5.6 (36) d R’wood-C’hap 4.4 (28) def Buninyong 1 6 12 Beaufort 7.8 (50) d Springbank 7.4 (46) Best -T McGregor, C Sher, J Clunes 23.16 (154) d Gordon 0.0 (0) Conlan, C Micallef, J Layley, A Bongart Newlyn 9.11 (65) d Waubra 2.1 (13) Under 14.5s Central Highlands Netball League Central Highlands Netball League Results - Round 7 Results - Round 7 Gordon Football Club when Tom Conroy goaled. around and played a better pressure and scored a sev- TEAM 13&U 15&U 17&U C B A Michael Fletcher played brand of footy. Best - An- en goal to two last term to Skipton 2 20 38 19 30 42 well and contributed with thony Devito, Mitch Peter- take the four points. Micky Hepburn 45 20 17 33 46 62 a final term goal. Jonny kin, Shane Hicks, Brody Nolan, Steve Nicholson (7 Carngham 38 35 38 24 22 29 DeBono and Riley Young Phillips. goals), Tye Murphy, Steve Dunnstown 6 16 32 39 37 55 were in the best players this Reserves - A good win for Patterson, Brad Hallam and Mark Gunnell were in the Daylesford 12 3 9 22 11 36 week. It was a very convinc- the seconds with Gary Bus- best players. Bungaree 21 33 42 47 35 55 ing win by the team. sitlll kicking six goals. Cam Under 14.5 - It was a tough Allen contributed well with Ballan 10 16 20 11 37 42 Netball Round 7 v Clunes trip to Clunes for the under Mick Kersley kicking two All four juniors teams had Buninyong 32 10 16 45 11 34 15s. The boys battled hard goals, well supported by Under 12 - The forward a very successful morning Learmonth 1 29 26 21 33 37 line was kept busy in the but were outplayed all over Paul Lahey, Dan Carey and and won all games convinc- Creswick 38 7 14 15 19 22 first quarter with Gordon the ground. A special men- Damian Toohey . ingly. The Senior C grade Rokewood 7 10 18 31 23 66 dominating the play. After tion to the six under 12 boys Seniors – The Eagles were team was just beaten and Smythesdale 8 32 21 18 12 18 many attempts, Bailey Col- who showed a lot of heart lucky to snatch a victory at unfortunately a player broke to play a second game and Clunes. The game was even Springbank 3 24 51 38 69 77 ligan scored the first goal her wrist and was taken to continued to run and work to half time and Clunes Beaufort 43 21 17 30 8 12 followed up by two clever hospital. B grade girls bat- position marks and goals hard. kicked away with a four tled hard but could not put Clunes 11 10 9 29 53 39 from Lachy Reynolds. The Under 17.5 - After being a goal lead near three quarter a win together. The A Grade Gordon 29 42 32 14 20 43 second quarter saw Ash very untidy first three quar- time before Steve Nicholson Eagles had a win by four Waubra 18 13 19 33 56 59 McKenzie boot a big goal. ters the last quarter was the kicked a goal to be behind goals with all players work- Newlyn 30 41 21 7 11 29 The scoring slowed down club’s best of the day. The by three goals at the break. ing hard to get the points until the third quarter boys changed their game The boys came out under after a close battle all day.

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chalking up some majors nent. The boys fought out NETBALL and proceeded to dominate a win in the difficult condi- The U11 netballers had a the scoreboard. tions, remaining undefeat- fantastic win in the difficult Bacchus Marsh 4.6.30 def ed and looking forward to conditions. Keep up the East Ballarat 1.0.6. the bye and a week off. good work girls, your de- The U12 Senior boys Bacchus Marsh 8.5.53 def velopment and enthusiasm played well, dealing with East Ballarat 5.7.37. is outstanding. Bacchus the first day of winter and In a tight first quarter the Marsh 11 def East Ballarat 7. Round 8 v East Ballarat its slippery conditions. U16 Senior football team Award winners; E. Lalor, A. An improving Cobra team went to the break with a Muir and K. Downes. FOOTBALL gave East Ballarat plenty of narrow lead. The second The 13 Reserve netball- In the first real wet weather competition, unfortunately quarter saw the boys keep ers played extremely well, they were narrowly beaten. day for the season the U10 their opponents score-less, working really hard across Reserves got their hands to Bacchus Marsh 3.8.26 def and go into the major break the court coming out with a the ball first and played to by East Ballarat 5.10.40. well on top. The last quarter hard fought win. the conditions. The strong The U14 Reserve boys did saw the Cobras capitulate Bacchus Marsh 23 def East opposition forced the team not hesitate in applying their dominance in this Ballarat 15 the pressure required to to deviate from the plan, term. The Cobra team’s ac- Awards - A. Segrave, A. dominate their East Bal- however the team adapted curacy was the difference Dellar, C. Martin. well. Award - N. Knaver, larat opponents. Playing a in the end, running out The U13 Senior netball E. Steeholdt, J. Wood, B. game which resembled dry eventual 24 point winners. team worked as team and Wilson. weather football the boys start by a very strong East let them down. Bacchus Marsh 9.4.58 def on their defence, proving The U10 Senior team came put on a great display of Ballarat side. Bacchus Marsh 22 lost East East Ballarat 3.16.34. the stronger team coming up against a good opposi- skill and ball control. Bacchus Marsh 6 lost East Ballarat 27. The Youth Girl’s team away with a hard fought tion on a wet morning. All Bacchus Marsh 10.9.69 def Ballarat 35 The U17 Senior netballers played a great four quarters win. the players gave their all in East Ballarat 0.1.1. The U15 Senior Cobras’ were totally outplayed by of football, displaying re- Bacchus Marsh 24 def East the wet and slippery condi- The U14 Senior footballers game plan worked as the their East Ballarat oppo- ally good wet weather skills Ballarat 18 tions. Award - L. Meech, T. were tested by a good East team improved on their nents, only briefly showing although not reflected by Freeman, E. Thewma, F. Ballarat line up. The boys Awards - C. Dickinson, R. passing and receiving patches of good play. The the result. Love, M. Baselmans. skills. Stone, J. Bristow. adjusted well to the condi- team could not put together tions and proved to be too Bacchus Marsh 0.0.0 def by The U12 Reserve match Wet weather and soggy Bacchus Marsh 26 lost East enough of these patches to strong on the day. Sebastopol 8.7.58. Ballarat 31 began with a goalless first slippery courts made it very make inroads. quarter for both teams. Bacchus Marsh 9.10.64 def Best - A. Bertram, Bree Ho- difficult for the U15 Reserve The U17 Reserve netballers Bacchus Marsh 14 lost East Once some adjustments East Ballarat 2.3.15. ran, N. Akroyd, H. White- netballers. The girls played played really well against a Ballarat 38 were made to the line up The U16 Reserves were up head, Brittney Horan, H. a good defensive game but top team, unfortunately er- the Cobra team began against a consistent oppo- Mitchell. were overrun right from the rors, resulting in turnovers, Next week - Bye

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