Ballan and District Since 1872 Phone 5368 1966 Fax 5368 2764 Vol 8 No 49
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The Moorabool News FREE EMAIL: [email protected] Your Local News WEB: www.themooraboolnews.com.au Tuesday 16 December, 2014 Serving Ballan and district since 1872 Phone 5368 1966 Fax 5368 2764 Vol 8 No 49 OPEN FOR BUSINESS – Bacchus Marsh Primary School teacher Megan Fromholtz and Grade 1 students Jessica and Sam say the new Art Space is a great place! Photo – Helen Tatchell New space is the place NEW LIGHTS and a spacious art “It’s one large room adjoined to “The new art facility is a remark- “It’s always good to meet good “The students worked with me in room at Bacchus Marsh Primary the old principal’s house. It’s con- able achievement, driven by a team people,” he said. the art room and then created QR School is inspiring students to necting the old and the new. In be- of dedicated people under the lead- Ms Fromholtz said the new art codes for their work on the com- think outside the box, after an art tween the rooms there’s a gallery ership of Principal Ian Wren.” space was rustic with nice modern puters. Scanning the art and hav- show was held in conjunction with space. The design of the space is Cr. Tatchell said the fact that it was light fittings made by one of the ing the information come up on the official opening last week. really inspirational. iPads really appeals to the younger funded internally showcases the parents from old fence wire. The $150,000 art room, which was “In the summer students can take generation and the older genera- “can do” attitude of the school. “The kids will be inspired work- fully funded by the school, fea- their easels outside to paint,” Ms tion are enjoying learning the new tures windows with interesting Fromholtz said. “The facility compliments the ex- ing in the space. It’s bigger with lots technology. of light.” shapes, a red brick feature wall and Moorabool Mayor Paul Tatchell isting building and provides the “We’re hoping outside artists will large sliding doors opening onto a attended the opening and said the perfect atmosphere for imagina- She said currently hanging in the come along and use the opportu- kitchen garden. Bacchus Marsh Primary school tion and creativity. The art show gallery was Grade 5 students’ work nity to hold exhibitions here out of Visual art teacher Megan From- “sets the standard in providing a complimented the opening and using wet and dry felting based on school hours. There might also be holtz said the school was really holistic education for our young displayed a mixed genre of tradi- the Ned Kelly series by artist Sid- opportunities for after-hours art proud of self-funding the art room. people.” tional art and technology. ney Nolan. classes to be held here.” Free Norwich Plaza LOCAL VACUUM Ducted vaccum systems to Vacuums Ballarat Bridge Mall, Ballarat CLEANER EXPERTS suit new or existing homes Quotes Come see Bill Whitefi eld Phone: 5333 1778 For all your Domestic Shedding, BEST by a EUREKA Country Mile! Garages & Sheds Farming and Industrial Structures Quality Structures at Aff ordable Prices - Contact John Hoff man for more details - 202 Learmonth Street, Ballarat. 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Email - [email protected] The Moorabool News – 16 December, 2014 Page 3 News MN1102G Local man in horror crash By Kate Taylor Police are investigating a potential murder suicide which has left an innocent Bacchus Marsh man trauma- tised and in hospital. The incident began at 4am on Sunday 14 December when a car collided with a truck on Hopkins Road in Direct Farmers Market Truganina, and the single male occupant of the car was www.thefruitsoflife.com.au killed. Police investigating the crash were led to conduct a THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS welfare check on a house in Corey Close, Deer Park, later Fresh from our Farm that morning, where the body of a woman was found. It is believed that the wom- an is the wife of the deceased male. Investigators said the death Strawberries Bananas is being treated as suspi- made when the truck tipped $1.29 punnet $1.49 kg cious but at this stage they the road, puts his foot on the his own life, to involve an over in the windscreen, and are not searching for anyone accelerator as hard as the car innocent person and to sac- he crawled out of the truck Fresh from our Farm Fresh from our Farm in relation to the death. will go and slams straight rifice someone else’s life and into the front of the truck. through that little hole sur- The truck was owned by to traumatise that person is rounded by jagged glass. Bacchus Marsh business “The truck was doing absolutely wrong,” she said. Fruits of Life and owner Be- 80kph-90kph, the car was “He went straight to the Ms Dellios explained that probably doing 140kph. car and the other bloke was linda Dellios explained that usually there are two driv- dead.” her brother in law was driv- “The truck driver tried to ers in the truck and she is swerve, but the car ended The truck driver remains Spring Onions Caulifl owers ing the truck involved in the thankful that both were not up hitting the truck and in hospital and is suffering 79c bunch $1.49 each collision. at the time of the collision. “He was just helping us out went under the front of it trauma. Police are investigating on the day and was on his and the truck tipped over, “Not only did this person both of the incidents and way to pick somebody up to rolled over, it was absolutely want to take his own life, go to a Farmer’s Market and destroyed. the implications of this are will prepare a report for the was just doing his normal “When it flipped the cabin pretty horrific. I understand Coroner. thing, then all of a sudden was completely pushed in people have all sorts of is- The fatality has not been From our home to yours, this car veers onto his side of - there was a hole that was sues but if he wanted to take added to the road toll. From our heart to yours, We wish you all, our Darley customers – our friends, a truly joyful, heartfelt killing Christmas. God bless, stay safe, be happy, let your hair update down and boogie! TAI Sharp faced the Su- from Sam, Belinda and the preme Court on Monday for the manslaughter of Darley team at The Fruits of Life man John Starling. Following a two-day com- mittal hearing which ended on Friday, December 12, Deputy Chief Magistrate Felicity Broughton ordered Fruit & Vegetable Delivery Boxes 22-year-old Sharp to appear before the Supreme Court on FREE DELIVERY to local areas! December 15 for a directions monday & friday hearing. Fruity Tooty Small: $36.50 The Fulham man is charged Fruit, fruit, fruit! Loads of seasonal fruit! Great for a quick with killing 35-year-old snack, on top of your breakfast or in the kids’ lunch box! Starling outside a house in Jonathon Drive, Darley, on 3 Pink Lady Apples 1 Lime June 8, 2013. Sharp remains 3 Apricots 2 Mangos in custody. 1 Hass Avocado 2 White Nectarines 5 Bananas 2 Yellow Nectarines The 250g Cherries 3 Valencia Oranges 250g Crimson Seedless 2 Passionfruit Moorabool News FREE The Your Local News Grapes 3 Packham Pears Serving Ballan and district since 1872 Phone – 5368 1966 Email – [email protected] 250g White Seedless ½ Sweet Pineapple Moorabool News FREE Your Local News Grapes 2 Strawberry Punnets Serving Ballan and district since 1872 Phone – 5368 1966 Email – [email protected] 3 Green Kiwi Fruit 1 piece Seedless is now 1 Lemon Watermelon Conditions Apply. Offer valid Wednesday 17th December, Thursday 18th December and Monday 22nd December 2014. Free main meal online See website or call 5367 0606 for more info. must be of equal or lesser value. One voucher per person per day. go to www.thefruitsofl ife.com.au themooraboolnews.com.au Phone: 5367 5338 Fax: 5367 5555 411 Avenue of Honour, Bacchus Marsh Page 4 The Moorabool News – 16 December, 2014 Email - [email protected] News BMScreens+Blinds What the children really saw ORDER NOW FOR 2015! AN exhibition that focuses on literacy has been put together by local school and kindergarten children and is on display at Lerderderg Library. The exhibition theme is a child’s impression of the Roller Shutters Vistaweave/Canvas Best Start Literacy Trail, held in Bacchus Marsh in Hollands PVC Awnings September. Clearview Timbers Best Start (a partnership Verticals Romans of local organisations) Slimlines Wardrobes gave each school and kindergarten a camera so Shower Screens Wardrobe fi t outs children could capture their own impressions of Security Doors the Literacy Trail.