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The Moorabool News FREE EMAIL: [email protected] Your Local News WEB: www.themooraboolnews.com.au Tuesday 4 November, 2014 Serving Ballan and district since 1872 Phone 5368 1966 Fax 5368 2764 Vol 8 No 43 Giddy Up! POCKET Rocket took out the 20th running of the Myrniong Cup last Wednesday. The filly, otherwise known as art teacher Michelle Moseur, was a popular winner in the ‘Race that stops Myrniong’, beating out 23 other contenders. Owner Seth Wall was also presented with the Myrniong Cup and flowers to commemorate the day. Principal Allan Peach said all the children picked a horse to win and the names of those students who picked the winner went into a draw to become the “owner”. “I think it’s such a popular day because it’s a community event,” Mr Peach said. “We had between 40 and 50 parents here and everybody went to a lot of effort to get dressed up.” He said the day also included a Fashions on the Field competition, a special lunch and rotating activities that involved all things to do with spring racing and horses. “Last year we had former Melbourne Cup winning horse Sub Zero visit the school for the day, which was very exciting for everyone,” he said. Meanwhile the Ballan Jockey Club is gearing up for the 153rd Ballan Cup this Saturday at Geelong Racecourse. Ballan Jockey Club president Luke Mullane said he expected between 2500 and 3000 people to attend the event. “Our 800 dining packages have already sold out, but we’ve still got some marquee packages available starting from $34,” Mr Mullane said. The Ballan Cup has been held at Geelong Racecourse for over 10 years and Mr Mullane said it had a nice atmosphere with great facilities. “There will be kids’ entertainment, a live jazz band and also fashions on the field with great prizes, so frock up. Last year we had 60 entries,” he said. He said five buses would take guests between Ballan and Geelong and if people wanted to travel by bus they should register their names at the Commercial Hotel in Ballan by Thursday, November 6. He said: “If people want more information they can go to our Ballan Jockey Club Facebook page, and we’re looking for people to ‘like’ us on Facebook.” (L-R) Nash Le Seur, Fynn Pascoe and Annabel Muir at the 20th Myrniong Cup Fashions on the Playground. 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Provision has been made for www.thefruitsofl ife.com.au an annual adjustment factor Phone: 5367 5338 Fax: 5367 5555 to be applied. 411 Avenue of Honour, Bacchus Marsh Page 4 The Moorabool News – 4 November, 2014 Email - [email protected] News BMScreens+Blinds Pre Xmas Order Now Let’s talk growth By 2041 the Bacchus Marsh district will be home to 17,000 new residents and Moorabool Shire wants ideas on how to accommodate the growth. Moorabool Shire mayor Paul Tatchell said an additional 17,000 new residents would drive 10,000 more cars locally and require more schools, services and more than 5000 new Canvas / Clearview / PVC Awnings homes by 2041. Roller shutters “Growth on this scale requires considered planning and an Holland / Clearview eye to the future,” Cr Tatchell said. Timber / Romans “With the enormous population growth in Melton and Slim lines / Verticals Bacchus Marsh’s position within the peri urban commuter belt for Melbourne, we expect that this area will be subject Shower screens to significant growth pressures that need to be proactively Wardrobe doors managed.” Internal wardrobe fi t outs Between now and December 12, the community can share Security Doors their ideas for managing growth through a Talking 2041 community engagement process. P: 5367 4938 M: 0411 611 816 Cr Tatchell said Talking 2041 would make it easier for people to share their thoughts by filling out postcard style surveys available at shire offices, the library and some local retailers. He said residents could also participate in weekly forums through the shire’s community engagement portal and we’re now respond to a discussion paper. The first stage of the Talking 2041 community engagement process for the Urban Growth Strategy will run from 20 online go to October 2014 through to 12 December 2014 and the results will be shared with the community in March 2015. themooraboolnews.com.au In November, the community will be invited to participate in a workshop to examine the issues around growth in The more detail. The details of the November workshop will be advertised in the weeks prior to the workshop. Moorabool News FREE Your Local News Residents can also visit www.haveyoursaymoorabool to Serving Ballan and district since 1872 Phone – 5368 1966 Email – [email protected] participate in the surveys and the weekly forums.