BUNINYONG AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY NEWS INC
Issue 387 Reg No. A0034918L August, 2012 ABN 97 574 052 024 FIRST ISSUE 26/7/1977
35th Birthday celebration at the Old Library and final time of collating the newsletter by hand prior to the launch of our online edition
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SOUTH UNITING CHURCH (WORSHIP CENTRE) LEARMONTH STREET BUNINYONG
Phone church office 53413515,
Traditional style service and children's program at 9-30am on Sunday. All welcome Presbytery have appointed Rev. David Leach as Supply Minister to the Ballarat South congregation for a period of three months. If necessary he can be contacted on 53429636.
Join the Prayer / Walking Group at the Labyrinth on Thursday mornings at 9.00am. All welcome. We walk the labyrinth, pray in the centre, then go out for coffee afterwards. New faces are always welcome.
We usually have Holy Communion on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
Family Service Sunday. Children come and join the fun. 9-45 till 10-30am. This service has become very popular. On the third Sunday of the month there is a band and children are involved in the service both in the band and in other ways. There are drama presentations and music — worship is directed towards families as a whole.
. Heather Club. Adult fellowship is held on the first Monday in the month at 10.00am.
. Open House. Open House is held on each Wednesday morning during school terms from 10am to 12 noon in the hall. All welcome.
. Open Door. Wednesdays 10-30am to 12 noon at Sebastopol Mission Centre. Rhonda Storrar is running a craft session each Wednesday. If interested contact Lyn King on 53413229.
. Book Club. The Book Club now meets on the third Thursday of the month and will meet at the home of Rosemary and Ken Loane on 16th August at 2pm unless notified otherwise.
. We have two vacancies for people wanting to join our Book Club. We get one very good book a month from Central Highland’s Library, read it, meet in one of the members home and discuss it. We also enjoy a delightful afternoon tea. If you are interested in joining us, please phone Joy Whitten on 53418189.
. Mainly Music Group. The Mainly Music Program has resumed after the school holidays and is held at Sebastopol Mission Centre from 9.15 – 10.15am and. If you would like to be involved in any way please phone Elisa on 53418474.
. Buninyong Service DVDs. If anybody would like to receive the DVDs of the Buninyong services please contact Clive on 53412082. The loan of a DVD player is possible if it is needed.
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Star Trek’s tele-transportation system could soon be here, according to high-profile Australian physicist Dr Karl Kruszelnicki; after scientists isolated the Higgs boson sub-atomic particle.
This microscopic speck - interacting with an invisible energy field that stretches throughout the universe, enabling matter to attain mass - has been given the nickname “God-particle.”
Scientific research is constantly uncovering more secrets of our universe. Yet instead of crowding God out, research keeps revealing the intricacy and interaction of his planning and his balance within all we see – and within all we are still to discover.
That’s because science and faith are allies, rather than rivals, in helping us to understand life. Science for its focus on the “how,” and faith for its focus on the “why” issues that invite healthy relationships with God and with others. For science and faith become lopsided and dangerous if they exclude each other.
Unravelling the specialised fields of science is best left to those with high IQs, while faith opens doors that even children can explore. And far from reducing our understanding, faith invites us to relax in God’s understanding of us.
Faith helps us to detect God’s love, an invisible energy field that also embraces the universe, so we may recognise each other’s value and interdependence. Yet God broke through the invisibility by sending Jesus into our world, so we may get to know him personally and accept his grace and wisdom in helping others to discover the difference that he can also make for them.
Noel Mitaxa
On behalf of Buninyong Baptist Church
You’re assured of a warm welcome any Sunday at Buninyong Town Hall at 10 am, where we offer relaxed, informal worship and a friendly cuppa afterwards. If you have any more urgent pastoral concerns, please contact our pastor Tom Buscombe on 5330 2657.
Dear Buninyong Community Member,
We would love to meet you at our Open House at 1101 Warrenheip Street on Sunday 5thAugust - 2.30pm onwards • Come for a cuppa and afternoon tea • Check out the facilities and renovations • Inspect the community garden & new orchard • Catch up with the committee • See how you can be involved: o Land care, sustainability o Community garden, orchard o Bring your ideas for our great community space!
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The friends of Royal
Park.
BUNINYONG-Mt HELEN LIONS CLUB Inc. P.O.Box 254, Buninyong, 3357.
June and July were busy months for our Lions Club.
Our Club's annual changeover dinner was held at the Buninyong Golf Club on July 2nd. The office bearers for the year 2012-2013 are:-
President - John Podolinsky - Ph 0417 125 450 - e-mail [email protected]
Secretary - Bill Jolly - Ph 5341 2068 - e-mail [email protected]
Treasurer - Keith Chapman - Ph 5341 2047 - e-mail [email protected].
If you feel you would like to become involved in the Lions organisation, or you want further information about Lions or our club in particular, please contact any of the above.
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The Principal of the Buninyong Primary School, Mr A meeting was called and some members of the Lions Bernie Conlon, called on interested local groups from Club attended, and in conjunction with some our community to come up with ideas as to how to better utilize the area at the back of the school in the vicinity of the new classrooms. Mr. Conlon was most anxious to get more involvement from the community at large in the workings of his school.
Page 4 members of the Buninyong Men's Shed, we offered The winners were, Mrs Vagg of Buninyong ad Cr., Ben our labour to erect a Play Room/ Storeroom and a Taylor. stage in the area designated. These buildings were ************************* commenced in late May and finished in early July. Some members of the staff painted the building and Scrap Metal - The Lions Club will pick up your old, the arts teacher is going to have the students decorate unwanted scrap metal. This is sorted and sold, and all the shed. funds go back into our Community.
******************************* For pick-up please call Bill Jolly on 5341 2068, or Russell Williams on 5341 3452. In February the Lions Club received a request from a Buninyong resident asking for assistance in Newspapers - We collect and sell old Newspapers, the purchase of a special wheelchair for her Glossy Magazines, Junk Mail etc., and again, all funds daughter, Kendall Jarkowiec, who has Spina go back into worthy causes. Bifida. Our Club agreed to assist, and on Tuesday It would be appreciated if papers could be laid flat and the 17th July, Kendall took delivery of her new tied into bundles. They can be collected by us, or you chair. Our club was represented at this can leave them in the green bin outside our shed in presentation by Lions Wendy McCann and Bill Forest Street, (next door to the Tennis Club) Jolly. For pick-up please contact Bill Jolly on 5341 2068. ******************************* **************************** During this period we donated a fuel voucher to assist a community member with the cost of his regular trips Book Shop Our Lions Club operates a Second Hand to Melbourne for ongoing medical treatment. Our Book Shop, in the old Bakery, corner of Warrenheip and Learmonth Rds. We are open every Saturday sincere thanks go to the Buninyong Newsagency for morning from 10am to 1pm, except Farmer's Market their contribution to this voucher. day when we open at 9am. If you have any books that you would like to donate to the shop, please drop Funds were also made available to assist the family of them in or call Bill Jolly, 5341 2068 for collection. a young Buninyong boy which will help with his treatment. LIONS AUSTRALIA - Thanks also go to the Buninyong Foodworks Supermarket for their donation of two hampers which WE SERVE were given away as prizes on the shop's opening day.
COUNTRY WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION BUNINYONG BRANCH
Our last meeting in July was “Association Day”, also a Social afternoon with the Choir giving a few items and the ladies who took part in the “Song and Costume Competitions” recently giving us an entertaining rendition of their entry which was enjoyed by all.
2012
Aug. 20th Monday, Branch Meeting at 1.30 p.m. At this meeting the Speaker will be from the Ballarat District Community Support Register.
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Aug. 22nd Wednesday, C.W.A. Ballarat District Group Conference at Myrniong Hall, Myrniong, 9.30am for 10am start. Hosted by Bacchus Marsh Branch.
Sept. 21st Friday, Yarrowee Group Afternoon at Sebastopol Bowling Club, time 1.30 p.m.
Oct. 3rd Wednesday, Wendouree Branch Fashion Show at Uniting Church Hall,1022 Grevillea Rd, Wendouree, at 1.30 p.m.
Oct. 5th Group International Evening on our Country of Study - Cambodia at 5.30 p.m. More details later.
Enquiries Shirley Rowlands Phone 53413091
BUNINET Introduction to the Internet. This beginner’s course will run on four Wednesdays in August - 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th at 1pm - 3 pm The course of 4 x 2 hour lessons will cost $40. All money goes to improving BUNINET services. Please phone 5341 3515 and leave a message, or email [email protected] if you are interested.
Computer and high speed cable Internet access is available for anyone in the community.
Uniting Church Hall Learmonth St, Buninyong Phone: 5341 3515 Email: [email protected]
The 2012 hours of operation are Monday 10am to 12 noon, or other community use by arrangement.
ABC Open has run some courses at BUNINET recently, so keep your eye out for more interesting projects on http://open.abc.net.au/projects
See our results for Snapped: Winter http://open.abc.net.au/projects/snapped-winter-08mz1ir/contributions/places/buninyong+vic
Web Savvy? Volunteer! We’d love to have your help.
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We are looking to offer more internet help to the people of Buninyong, so if you have computer skills with images, cameras, facebook, twitter, security, Microsoft or MAC, please email [email protected] to volunteer your services and skills to the Buninyong community!
BUNINET is totally non-profit and operates solely for the benefit of the Buninyong community
New joomla 2.5 style web site at http://buninet.buninyongwebservices.com.au Buninyong BUNINYONG RECEIPTS B’yong/Mt Helen Lions Club 30.00 Information Centre CEMETERY TRUST Harrison Funerals (Jul) 75.00 (Old Library) Frances Winnell G Howard .. 75.00 Secretary Treasurers C King (May/Jun) 150.00 Open: 10am – 3pm Mobile No 0415 929 571 Býong & Dist Historical Society 200.00 Tuesday - Sunday Henksan Printers (Apr-Jul) 192.00
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The Buninyong and District Community News Inc is compiled monthly from contributed articles and is funded by donations. The contents of the Buninyong and District Community News Inc might not necessarily reflect the opinions of the committee. All work associated with the production of the newsletter is done on a voluntary basis.
Copy for the next issue should be submitted to Ann Gooding, 626 The City of Eyre Street, Buninyong. Ph 5341 3820 by 5pm Friday 7th Ballarat has September, 2012. News items can now be forwarded to the Newsletter at the following e-mail address: introduced a new [email protected] Library outreach Please note: Karen Hulston (Ph 5341 3947) will acknowledge that service to replace the your email has been received. previous mobile library. The new service is being held each Saturday from 9:30am – 12:30pm at the Maternal & Health centre 208 Learmonth Street, BUNINYONG FARMERS’MARKET Buninyong. We have a wonderful collection of Fresh produce, Italian breads, local foods & wine, a library resources relaxed, social ambience including books, th magazines, DVD’s, e- 18 August, 2012 Audio and e-Books. New 9am – 1.00pm Buninyong Town Hall members are most Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ballarat East, the Buninyong welcome!. Ward Progress Association and Butler Chartered Accountants Pty Ltd Gavin Drew Phone: 5331 4947 Enquiries Mobile: 0407 931 595
The Friends of Royal Park have recently had several people take up a plot in the community garden but there are still plenty available. If you are interested please go to www.friendsofroyalpark.org.au for more information.
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NEWS ABOUT TOWN
A FLOCK WITH NO SHEPHERD BOTANIC GARDENS LUNCH
The Golden Plains Miner 19/7/2012 carried a On the 7/7/2012 the Friends of the Buninyong magnificent colour front page of local identity Botanic Gardens hosted a French inspired and parishioner Betty Bunting standing in luncheon in the Buninyong Town Hall. About front of the Buninyong Uniting Church whilst 100 guests listened to a fascinating talk by several members of the congregation strolled Anne Latreille on the Villandry Chateau up the path towards the church. gardens in the Loire Valley of France. Peter Hiscock looked splendid in his beret as he Since the Rev Adam McIntosh was called to a addressed the crowd and the photograph of parish in Geelong in June, the congregation is the attentive audience shows quite a few relying on local retired ministers to assist with locals, including Pat Fisken, Joan Goldsmith their services and hopes that the due process and Lorraine Powell. Golden Plains Miner of appointing a new minister goes as quickly 19/7/2012 page 10. as possible. ARTS & CULTURE OFFICER for GOLDEN BUNINYONG FOODWORKS 10TH BIRTHDAY PLAINS SHIRE CELEBRATIONS Buninyong resident Merle Hathaway Arts and The same newspaper, Golden Plains Miner Culture officer for the Golden Plains Shire was 19th July 2012, carried an article on the pictured with Lyn Dickson, the new president celebration of the opening of the new of the Arts Trail committee in the Golden th Foodworks Supermarket on 14 July. The Plains Miner dated 26th July 2012. The proprietors, Alison and Trevor Rickard have committee has decided to hold the Arts Trail been with FoodWorks in Buninyong for ten in March each time and the next Arts Trail will years and a photograph shows Alison and be held in 2014. Chelsea Oellering cutting a huge birthday cake with Trevor, Rick Wight CEO FoodWorks and Y SERVICE CLUB OF BALLARAT CHANGEOVER store manager Cindy Smith looking on. DINNER
A full colour page nine features several locals Mt Helen resident and Y’s Men member for at the event including Joy Whitten, Betty many years, Peter Glover was photographed Bunting and Dot Lorensene; some of the at the changeover dinner at St John’s Hall supermarket staff including Cindy and Sam; recently. Peter and several other members Alison, Trevor and Rick Wight outside one of including Afolabi Ajomale from Nigeria were the doors; the Bendigo Bank team Barry photographed wearing sashes with the words Fitzgerald, Stuart McKee and Jenny Murphy from Nigeria to Australia to commemorate with customers Tara, Bridie and Kaitlin the occasion. The photograph was in the Orchard; Niama, Seare, Conal and Nicole with Ballarat Courier 27/7/2012 on page 21. a bull in a red costume and the Buninyong CFA Brigade with the BBQ in full swing with Dean Peter and Barb Glover have delivered the Buninyong Newsletter in their Mt Helen area Garlick amongst the helpers. for many years and only recently retired to pursue other interests.
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BUNINYONG SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB was enjoyed by all participants. Congratulations to those making money in the gambling room. A very wintry month will have concluded when this goes into circulation. Irrespective of Vic is now taking bookings for our three what we think of it now, when the summer comes day trip to Phillip Island in early October. along we will all be grateful for the water provided by these rainy days and nights. The July competition for an “Old Wine Bottle” was won by June Harbour and Phyllis Two of our recently retired officials McCutcheon. The August competition is for the th together with their chauffeur and his wife will “Prettiest Miniature Jug”- 28 August members. probably have returned to us, following their holiday in a sunnier area. We hope all will be Club telephone numbers. feeling the better for this and that you will have Buninyong Town Hall, achieved one or three memorable shots on the golf course Chris! Tuesdays only, 5341 8337.
th Our AGM is to be held on August 14 . President David Littlejohn. The ballot box now awaits your nominations members. Secretary June Harbour 5341 7508.
This club’s latest day trip to “The Shell Best wishes to all members and other Show”, Corio, with a good midday meal provided, readers.
Phyllis McCutcheon
The Golden Plains Arts Trail Advisory Committee met on 18 July to discuss the future of the Golden Plains Arts Trail and to reform as Golden Plains Arts - a new, peak body for the arts in our Shire.
The meeting agreed that incorporation will enable the group to seek and manage grants, and assist in the better organisation of the Arts Trail. This will continue to be the main focus of the group, however the peak body will now be able to be involved in advocacy, organisation and promotion of all art forms.
After some discussion it was decided to retain March as the best time of year for the Arts Trail due mainly to more reliable weather and the need for consistency. Funding will be available in the 2013/14 financial year and the next Golden Plains Arts Trail will be held 15/16 March 2014.
To maintain interest, it was suggested that a series of events at artist's studios be held during 2013. An artists' picnic or similar event is planned to be held in March 2013. These events will be promoted through the Golden Plains Arts Trail website www.artstrail.com.au, Golden Plains Arts Trail Facebook page, the GP Arts newsletter and Council's website.
The new Golden Plains Arts Inc will next meet at 6.30pm, Wednesday 15 August at Meredith Community Centre, 4 Russell Street, Meredith. New people are encouraged to participate and take on roles, so do feel free to come along.
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If you would like to join Golden Plains Arts, ring or email me for a membership form, or contact the Treasurer, Lorraine King on [email protected] or 0417 149 105 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0417 149 105 end_of_the_skype_highlighting. Membership is $20/$10 concession.
Merle Hathaway, Arts and Culture Coordinator, Golden Plains Shire Council. [email protected] | 5220 7162 | 0437 000 216 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0437 000 216 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
CATHERINE KING MP URGES NOMINATIONS FOR AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR AWARDS
The Member for Ballarat, Catherine King, today encouraged individuals and organisations across Ballarat and region to shine a light on people whose achievements or contributions they admire by nominating them for an Australian of the Year Award.
“The next Australians of the Year could be people living in our part of the world and I encourage everyone to look for the true heroes in our community, the people who inspire and motivate us, and show them that we appreciate and admire them,” Ms King said.
“I know that we have people here who fit the bill. Let’s tell the rest of Australia about them.” Anyone can submit a nomination and have a say in who should be honoured. People can nominate someone they know in one of the following categories:
Australian of the Year Senior Australian of the Year (those aged 60 years or over) Young Australian of the Year (ages 16 to 30) Australia’s Local Hero
Ms King said it is an opportunity for local heroes and heroines to join the likes of last year’s winners: Geoffrey Rush (Australian of the Year), Laurie Baymarrwangga (Senior Australian of the Year), Marita Cheng (Young Australian of the Year) and Lynne Sawyers (Australia’s Local Hero).
Nominations close on 31 August 2012.
BICYCLES WANTED Thursday Dining Any size, any condition all old All Welcome bicycles are sought for display
during the National Cycling Every Thursday – from 6pm Championships Social Dinner Make up a table Raffles Please call pat on New menus Kids corner 0418 131 545 to arrange a drop off point. Enquiries Tel: 5341 3217
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SCOTSBURN UNION CHURCH The friendly church 310 Learmonth Street, Service: 10.00am September 2nd, 2012 Buninyong Details from Heather Ph 5341 7609 Opening Hours: Monday- Scotsburn Union Church, Midland Saturday 7.30am – 7.30pm Highway, Scotsburn Sunday 9.00am – 7.30pm (opposite Scotsburn Primary School) ______Telephone: 5341 3263 Bill’s Barrow Email Garden maintenance Service [email protected] Phone Bill on 5341 3947 or 0413 858 234
BUNINYONG POST OFFICE Monday-Friday 7.30am-5.00pm Saturday 8.30am – 12 noon Ph 5341 8271 Fax 5341 8273 Public Fax available Laminating (A4) Photocopying Wide range of envelopes and general stationery Computer disks Greeting cards Small Gifts
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