LINTON News June 2020 RESTRICTIONS EASING with the Easing of Government Restrictions Many of Our Local Businesses Are Slowly Re- Opening Or Increasing Their Hours

Published by Linton & District Progress Association 1 LINTON News June 2020 RESTRICTIONS EASING With the easing of government restrictions many of our local businesses are slowly reopening or increasing their hours. The Linton Takeaway has been increasing their hours as they can and have been doing a great job with the inundation of packages from online shopping, feeding the masses and also continuing to help with the distribution of the newsletter. Clare Bear Sweets is now trading for takeaway coffee and sweets on a Saturday generally from 9:30am to 3pm—keep an eye on Clare’s Facebook page for further details. The Linton Railway Hotel will also be re-opening with limitations very similar to most other restaurants and pubs. Like many other businesses in the hospitality industry there will be restrictions on the number of patrons, what is on offer and their hours. Finally, the Linton Emporium has plans to re-open in the next few weeks so that you can browse their wares and find a bargain or treasure. Many other local businesses or tradies have been working through the social distancing measures putting in place measures to keep everyone safe. It is so important now to support small and local businesses, so where possible shop local or employ a local tradie.

If you are in need of assistance or support during this time there are many services available including: Lifeline 131114 Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 Carers Australia 1800 242 636 QLife 1800 184 527 3pm-12am Domestic & Family Violence Helpline 1800 737 732 Golden Plains Shire 1300 363 036 Headspace 1800650 890 If you need assistance locally please contact the Golden Plains Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800 Shire, the Linton groups on Facebook or email [email protected] or 0448 428 190 Mensline Australia 1300 78 99 78 Linton & District Newsletter—June 2020 2 LINTON AND DISTRICT LINTON & DISTRICT PROGRESS ASSOCIATION PROGRESS ASSOCIATION REMINDER: Please make sure your MEMBERSHIPS NOW DUE contact details that we have are correct. If in doubt please email us :) The Linton Progress Association Meetings: Monthly on the second Thursday @ 7:30pm membership fees are due at the end of the Next meetings: 11th of June via ZOOM financial year—which for LDPA is February. If you would like to join membership fees are AGM CHANGE OF DATE: THURSDAY 9TH OF JULY reasonably priced and all funds are used for In order to be nominated or vote you must be a financial local projects and events. member. A membership form is attached to the Where: Online via Zoom— see Facebook for details or newsletter that includes bank details for fees. email below for an invitation Email: [email protected]

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Have some spare time, IT skills and access to The plan is coming to an end. The Publisher? If so, we are looking for volunteers to acquittals are being prepared as the assist with editing and final funds are being spent. publishing the Linton & District Newsletter. If inter- The plan is available for viewing here: ested please email [email protected] https://bit.ly/2z2PcZm Index Calendar of Events ...... 13 Church services ...... 13 Community Coordinators ...... 2 Community Services & Groups ...... 13 Cops Capers ...... 7 DEADLINE: 21st of the month From the Past ...... 3 Linton CFA ...... 9 Contributions from the community Linton & District Historical Society ...... 3 are welcome and encouraged. Linton & District Progress Association ...... 2 Deadlines must be adhered to, Linton Primary School ...... 17 otherwise there is no guarantee of inclusion in the Mayors Message ...... 15 newsletter. Puzzle Page ...... 12 Advertising in the newsletter Interested in Solutions ...... 5 advertising in the newsletter? Contact us for further information and pricing. Please send advertisements and contributions to [email protected] Published by Linton & District Progress Association 3

Linton and District Historical Society Inc. Report for June 2020

Events cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic when we hope we will all be able to physically meet in We are still in lockdown like many other organisations, the Shire Offices like we always do. and only work that can be done in isolation and We have just published our May newsletter for our preferably at home is being undertaken by our members. As we do not have our usual access to the volunteers. Council offices to print it, it is being sent via email to Our Open Days for the foreseeable future and our those who have email addresses. A small number will next scheduled History Night in June have had to be be printed at our home and sent by post to members cancelled due to the pandemic. Our next public event not on email. will be our Annual General Meeting in September

From the Past From the Grenville Standard August 2, 1919 One of the economic impacts of the Spanish Flu epidemic of 1919 on Linton – St Paul’s Church had not been able to make its ‘usual special appeal’ for funds, and the Parish Hall fund was depleted due to ‘the hall having been closed for three months during the influenza epidemic’:

Check us out on Facebook— https://www.facebook.com/lintonhistory A lot more information about things historical in Linton can be found on our website - www.lintonhistory.org.au Linton & District Newsletter—June 2020 4 Linton Emergency Relief Pantry The Linton Emergency Relief Pantry has a new temporary home. It is currently located in the front foyer of the Shire Lola returning in Offices in Sussex St. 2020 We are currently in need of long life milk, coffee, tea, pasta and pasta sauce. With many projects throughout the If you are able to donate please leave your year... Culminating in a festival goods in the cabinet in the atrium of the featuring project outcomes on Linton Shire Council Office or contact [email protected] to organize a drop off point. October 23rd to the 25th

We are currently working on contingency plans to enable Lola to go ahead, such as virtual displays, online readings and music, gathering stories of Linton and Lintonians. Stay tuned for details! If you would like to be involved please email [email protected] Published by Linton & District Progress Association 5 LINTON TAKEAWAY & NEWSAGENCY Proprietors Ann and Wayne Open Seven Days a Week Phone 5344 7362  Fuel, Petrol and Diesel  Hamburgers, Fish and Chips, Pizza, Pastries, Fresh Bread, Rolls, Groceries and Meat Ice Cream and Icy Poles  City Link Passes, Prepaid Mobile/ Internet  Home Made Cakes, Cream Filled Sponges  Pre-paid Home Phone  Cappuccinos, Tea, Soft Drinks  Fishing Licences  Newspapers, Magazine—Home Deliv-  DVD Hire ery Available  EFTPOS available  Bottle Gas, Also Refills & Swap ‘N’ Goes  DVD Hire

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CRIME down in bush areas to allow time to slow down for The current RESTRICTIONS will animals on the road. be in place at this stage until the 1st This leads me into the next article of concern. I am of June when you will be allowed to concerned about the Piggoreet Road between town and do a bit more but still with the T intersection leading towards Devils Kitchen. restrictions. Here is a quick Several years ago, I attempted to have the speed limit snapshot for this stage. reduced to 80 km/h. My concerns are for the pedestrians Off course, there are further conditions within these crossing from Clarkesdale Reserve to the wetlands area, broad areas above. Social Distancing is still a requirement the caravans using the road towards the camping area and and the lists of all persons attending locations is required people walking dogs and riding horses in the area. It is a for tracing if required. single lane of bitumen with overhanging trees and drop off from the edge of the bitumen. I am therefore looking I stated in May that Family Violence was on the increase. from short letters from residents in the area in support of Here is a thought for you. Has anyone ever WON as a this proposal. If you can please have them to me by the result of an argument. If a person wants to argue, that 15th of June, that would be appreciated. says more about the aggressor than it does about the person who apologises and walks away. If you walk away In the meantime, drive your vehicles to the conditions of it allows the aggressor to ponder his reasons for such the road, if you see pedestrians or animals, please slow poor behaviour. If you argue with that person, it is letting down and show courtesy. them know it is OK to act like a goose and giving them COMMUNITY permission to persist with such behaviour. Think about The town will now start to get back to life. I know the consequences before such behaviour is engaged in. for a fact that the Takeaway, Hotel, Clare Bear TRAFFIC Sweets and wait for it a new venture next to the You may notice that there are extended 60 speed zones at police station will have life back in a very short time. Smythesdale. At the time of writing Cops Capers this Please look after each other and keep SOCIAL month, there has been a fault observed where from DISTANCING. I have been staying away from all of Linton it is signed as 60 km/h speed limit from western our elder vulnerable persons in our community for side of Victoria Street. Coming from Smythesdale there that reason. Looking forward to seeing you all out is still an 80 sign on the 60 signs near Browns Road and about in the near future. meaning you can travel at 80 out of Smythesdale and only 60 into Smythesdale. I will have the Vic Roads contractors rectify that in the near future. In the meantime, observe the speed limits at all times and if intercepted by police make sure you bring their attention to the fact. You may have noticed that there have been ripple strips added to the Glenelg Highway on the fog lines and the centre line to prevent accidental movement from the lanes. The Deer was hit again at Basin Road, Scarsdale the other week. It has again run off into the bush. Please take it easy as it will in most cases cause extensive damage to your vehicle. It goes without saying, slow

If you see something, say something because that small bit of information could fill a gap in an investigation. Call 000 if URGENT or Crimestoppers on 1300 333 000 or PAL on 131 444 . I really appreciate the little bits of information I am continually getting. The police station phone number is 53 447 211 If you have a non- urgent matter an email can be sent to [email protected]. EMERGENCY Dial 000 If you have another type of crisis Life Line, Beyond Blue or your local GP can assist you. Linton & District Newsletter—June 2020 8 Linton Ukulele Jam! Linton Gold Diggers Book Club Come and join the all new Linton Ukulele New Venue: Linton Shire Offices Jam. Why? Why Not! We meet the first Monday of the Month Next Meet: 4th of November Every second Monday from 7pm till 8:30 Enquiries to: Co-Ordinator Lesley 0429494677 The Ukulele is a great instrument for complete We are a small friendly group who love to read a diverse range beginners through to accomplished musicians. of books. So if you love reading and having a bit of a laugh Join the Facebook group “Linton Ukulele Jam!” or email along the way, (not all serious,) come along and check us out me for any info [email protected]

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Hi all, the above safety message is especially important this time of year with the onset of cold and wet weather and the desire to plug in that extra heater or using the clothes dryer.

Members If there are any Linton CFA Members not receiving emails from the Linton CFA, please contact the Secretary on the email below.

Please keep vigilant and continue to stay safe with future burn-offs and please continue to register them with Emergency Services on 1800668511.

Keep dry and warm

All the best

Linton Fire Brigade CFA

Contacts Emergency 000 (Always ring this in an emergency) Linton CFA Duty Officer – 53447384 Email – [email protected] Facebook – Linton Fire Brigade – CFA Any issues or concerns regarding the CFA, its operations or this article can be addressed to the Linton CFA Secretary Linton & District Newsletter—June 2020 10

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CODEWORD PUZZLE: Each letter in this puzzle is represented by a number 1-26. Can you crack the code and solve the crossword? Every letter of the alphabet is used at least once. Two letters are already in place to get you started.

Sudoku - Medium Published by Linton & District Progress Association 13 LOCAL BUSINESS, COMMUNITY SERVICES & GROUPS

GOLDEN WOADY SENIOR CITIZENS INC. Held at Linton Recreation Hall every Thursday 2 - 4PM Mobile Library Times 55 years and over The Railway Hotel Linton, 73 Sussex St, New members made most Linton, Ph: (03) 5344 7214 Each Friday welcome. Hosts: David & Krys 1:30pm to 2:45pm Open Tuesday to Sunday Meals—Friday and Saturday nights Come along and join us Pizza— Tuesday to Sunday nights Skate Park Carpark Any inquiries please contact: Pot & Parma—Thursday night Opposite the Take-away President: Doreen Ringin 53447474 Monthly Sunday Arvo Jam Sessions Treasurer: Angus McIntosh 53449574 First Sunday of the Month Time: 3pm to 6pm

The Linton Cemetery Golden Plains Shire Council LINTON AND DISTRICT Working Bees 2020 Immunisation Program WILDLIFE RESCUE

Held Saturday from 9am to 12 noon on the following dates For sick,

 29th February injured and  4th April  9th May orphaned  13th June Linton Shire Offices Wildlife  4th July  8th august First Tuesday of the Month Lorraine: Ph. 5344 7256  5th September 11:30am - 12:00pm Wildlife rescue:  3rd October  9th November  12th December Morning tea provided Please note: the dates provided are subject to change depending on the weather. Check for the notice board on the entry to Linton.

WE WILL ANGLICAN CHURCH CATHOLIC PARISH OF LINTON BE Sunday mornings: Holy Communion MASS TIMES FIRST WEEK OF THE MONTH OPENING 1st Sunday of the month at St Agnes', Saturday 6:30pm Vigil Smythesdale IN JUNE! Wallinduc Sunday 9:00am Linton, 10:30am Skipton SECOND WEEK OF THE MONTH at 8.00 a.m. Saturday 6:30pm Vigil Skipton 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at St Sunday 8:30AM Beaufort, 10:30am Snake Valley Paul’s, Linton THIRD WEEK OF THE MONTH Saturday 6:30pm Vigil Smythesdale at 9.15 a.m. Sunday 9:00am Skipton, 10:30am Rokewood FOURTH WEEK OF THE MONTH 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at Holy Saturday 6:30pm Vigil Snake Valley Trinity, Sunday 8:30am Beaufort, 10:30am Skipton Carngham (Snake Valley) at 9.15 a.m. FIFTH WEEK OF THE MONTH The Linton Saturday 6:30pm Vigil Smythesdale Alice Knight ph.: 5344 7332 Sunday 9:00am Linton, 10:30am Skipton Ph: 5331 2933 Fax: 5344 7630 for more information Emporium Email: [email protected] Linton & District Newsletter—June 2020 14 COMMUNITY GROUPS & SERVICES EMERGENCY SPORT & RECREATION Golden Plains Community Bus FIRE / POLICE / AMBULANCE 000 Carngham Cricket Club Hire, bookings and information 5220 7144 Haddon and District Community COMMUNITY GROUPS Mr. Darcy Franklin, President 0437 097 717 House Golden Woady Senior Citizens Carngham Linton Football Netball 5342 7050 President: Doreen Ringin 53447474 Club Linton and District Wildlife Rescue Treasurer: Angus McIntosh 53449574 Michael O'Beirne, Secretary. Ph:0409 950 Lorraine: 5344 7256 or 0500 540 000 Linton Cemetery Trust 752 Snake Valley Astronomical Society and Kath Blackwell, Secretary: 5344 7453 Linton Cricket Club Observatory Linton Fire Brigade Aaron Kerr: 0403 436 285 825 Linton-Carngham Rd, Snake Valley Duty Officer , 53447384 0418 425 207 Jim Munro: 0457 894 066 Linton Historical Society https://snakevalleyobservatory.weebly.co Linton and District Bowling Club Jill Wheeler, President: 0439 895 939 m Craig Grenfell, Secretary, 0409956326 Linton & District Men’s Shed Brendan Vandenberg, Secretary. 0412 000 President: Michael 53447544 or mobile 395 0418572257 Linton Recreation Reserve [email protected] Bill Caldow, Phone: 0438 946 577 Linton Karaoke Linton Walking Group Matt Stokes, 0425 792 550 Sharon 53447500 Barbara 53447280 Linton & District Progress Association

Inc. Kylie Turville (President), 0448 428 190 OTHER Email: [email protected] Breaze Energy Solutions Linton Play Reading Group (LPG) Simon Reid 034309 4027 David 0447310565 Country Fire Authority Community Snake Valley CERT Safety Simon Matthews (CERT secretary / Team 5329 5515 Leader) 0411 274 623

CALENDAR OF LOCAL MEETINGS & EVENTS

JUNE 2020

With social distancing restrictiions slowly being eased many events are slowly reopening. We will include these in next months newsletter! We will endeavour to update the online calendar as often as possible.

A live calendar of events with further details is available on the Linton Community Website: www.lintoncommunity.com Have an event coming up or regular meeting? Send the details to [email protected]. Published by Linton & District Progress Association 15 Linton & District Newsletter—June 2020 16

COUNCIL PLANS TO EASE COVID RESTRICTIONS Following the Victorian Government’s announcement on Sunday 24 May regarding the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, Council is planning the reopening of a number of facilities and services in Golden Plains. Campgrounds in Golden Plains Shire The Victorian Government has advised that campgrounds can reopen next week, with gathering limits to apply. The following back country camping locations in Golden Plains Shire meet this criteria and will be reopened on Monday 1 June: Inverleigh – Leigh River South, Pollocksford Bridge, Bunjil Lookout, Smythesdale Public Gardens and Haddon Lions Park. The public toilets will be open at or near these locations however, in line with current restrictions, shared facilities including BBQs will not be available. For detailed information on the Victorian Government’s directives, visit dhhs.vic.gov.au

Libraries in Golden Plains Shire The Bannockburn Library will reopen with shorter operating hours from Tuesday 9 June, with normal hours to resume from Monday 6 July. The mobile library will resume its full service from Tuesday 9 June, with all scheduled visits as usual, allowing for possible short delays due to a new cleaning protocol following every stop. With the health and wellbeing of the community and staff the top priority, social distancing, visitor number restrictions and strict hygiene protocols will apply. For full details, visit the Geelong Regional Libraries Corporation website: grlc.vic.gov.au

Community Centres in Golden Plains Shire The Victorian Government has advised that community centres can reopen from next week, with a maximum of 20 people in a single space. Council is finalising a plan to welcome back community groups to the Bannockburn Cultural Centre, The Well in Smythesdale and Meredith Community Centre for the allowed activities from Tuesday 9 June. Some programs including exercise and group training classes are still restricted under the Victorian Government guidelines at this time. Social distancing and health and hygiene practises will be in place, with additional cleaning protocols at the centres. Individuals or community groups with questions about booking the centres can call Council at 5220 7111.

Playgrounds, Skate and Bike Parks, and Recreation Locations All outdoor playgrounds, skate parks and bike parks were reopened for play in Golden Plains Shire on Tuesday 26 May, 2020. In line with Victorian Government advice and in the interest of ongoing public safety, social distancing recommendations and gathering limits are still in place. This week, Council progressively removed the closure signs posted at outdoor playgrounds, skate parks and bike parks. At each stop, Council officers inspected the outdoor equipment and surrounds, logged any maintenance works, cleaned rubbish, and removed the closure sign. On 15 May, Council reopened other popular recreation locations in Golden Plains Shire when a list of recreational and sporting activities were given the green light to resume across the State including outdoor group fitness, tennis, bowls, golf, equestrian activities, fishing and boating.

Rokewood Transfer Station The Rokewood Resource Recovery Centre will reopen on Sunday 31 May, following its closure in March, as part of Council’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In line with Federal and State Government guidelines, social distancing and health and hygiene practises will be in place at the site. Customers are strongly encouraged to pay by card, however cash payment will be accepted. The Rokewood Resource Recovery Centre is open from 10am to 3pm, every Sunday. Council’s waste collection service has continued unchanged throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. For a full list of accepted items and cost of disposal, visit goldenplains.vic.gov.au/rokewood-resource-recovery-centre

Council Closures and Changes to Services Council’s Customer Service Centres in Bannockburn, Smythesdale and Linton remain closed to face-to-face interactions. There are alternative arrangements in place for the safe delivery of many Council services, including home and community care, maternal and child health, and immunisation. For more information on changes to Council’s services during the COVID-19 pandemic, please call 5220 7111 or visit goldenplains.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

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Linton Primary School

Our remote learning is coming to an end and our students are finally allowed back on site, starting with the -P 2 students on the 26th of March. There has been much excitement ex- pressed by the children about being able to see their friends and learn at school again. We are so proud of our students and thankful to our parent and carer community for the resili- ence and support they have provided the teachers during remote learning. While the students have been away we have taken the opportunity to complete some minor works around the school. More painting of the outdoor equipment has occurred, with the wooden areas of the playground and the bike rack the latest equipment to receive a facelift. The shade sail over the sand pit has been re- placed, and is ready to keep the summer sun off the children in the coming months. We have also installed new boards against the railing near the toilets, to brighten the area and help keep the rain off the decking. ANZAC Day ceremony: This year our ANZAC Day ceremony looked a little different to recent years. Some of grade 6 leaders: Rory, Hunter, Kiarah, Claire and Victoria, worked with the teachers via web conferences to design a ceremony that they could deliver to our school community. Our leaders then presented the ceremony to the school community through videoconference. We were also lucky enough to have live bugle playing this year, thanks to Mr Dyer. Remote learning: We have been impressed in the effort of many of our students during remote learning. Students and families have been linking into regular videoconferences. During their home learning, students have been able to express their creativity in their interpretations of the learning tasks, which has greatly impressed staff. Celebrating our volunteers: Monday 18th- Sunday 24th of May was national volunteer week. Although we were not able to celebrate this with an event at school, we would like to acknowledge and thank the many volunteers we have to our school. In particular, we would like to thank our parent community for the support they provide the school, running or supporting fun events for the students, fundraising to help improve our resources and facilities and help- ing out in the classroom. Mrs Pulford is a regular in the junior classroom, and we’d like to express our eternal thanks for the care and assistance she offers to the kids each time she visits us. Hopefully we get to see you soon, when the world resembles something close to our ‘normal’.

Student home learning: L-R (1) Amity showing the results of her scavenger hunt (2) Maeve with her ANZAC Day wreath, made from natural materials (3) Hunter’s newly designed ANZAC medal (4) Rory’s Captain James Cook response.

For enrolment enquires please contact the school at 0429 694 011 or [email protected] Linton & District Newsletter—June 2020 18 Published by Linton & District Progress Association 19 Linton & District Newsletter—June 2020 20