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The Moorabool News FREE Your Local News Tuesday 19 November, 2013 Serving Ballan and district since 1872 Phone 5368 1966 Fax 5368 2764 Vol 7 No 45 this week’s NEWS Tourism tops! By Kate Taylor More than 10,000 visitors have enjoyed a berry good weekend in Bacchus Marsh. The annual Strawberries and Cherries Trail Weekend was so popular that strawberry farm Naturipe Fruits was picked clean on the Saturday and closed, with new event participant The Fruits of Life stepping in to offer Central strawberry picking on the Sunday. Highlands Dining The inaugural $5000 hole-in-one competition at the Bacchus Marsh Golf Page 10 Club ended without a winner – despite the many attempts from visitors – with quite a few locals trying their luck as well. Visitors also enjoyed orchard tours, exhibitions, horse and carriage rides, activities throughout the town centre - and a spectacular fireworks show sponsored by the Village Shopping Centre. “The fireworks supplier really outdid themselves and it was a full on display enjoyed by all at Bacchus Hill Winery,” said Bacchus Marsh Tourism Association member Tina Seirlis. “We would also like to mention the many volunteer groups who supported Fire Action Week the event and were able to raise considerable funds for their respective Page 12-13 causes. NAB volunteers helped guide visitors through the shopping centre precinct, as well as the Visitor Information Centre for their ongoing support, and also to Rotary for guiding traffic at the fireworks event. “Without the volunteers coming on board it would not be possible to run the event. “We’ve had great support from businesses, volunteers, media and community across Bacchus Marsh, along with Major Event Partners, including Moorabool Shire Council, for embracing the event and for helping us to deliver ongoing economic stimulus to the town. “The beauty of this event is that it has a strong word of mouth effect and the whole town will continue to benefit throughout coming weeks as visitors Sport return with their friends and families Pages 27-33 Little Amelia enjoys the strawberries at The Fruits of Life business in the Avenue of Honour Bacchus Marsh. and continue to invest in our area.” Photo – Colin Rosewarne more photos page 15 LOCAL VACUUM Ducted vaccum systems to Free Norwich Plaza Bridge Mall, Ballarat suit new or existing homes Quotes Vacuums Ballarat CLEANER EXPERTS Come see Bill Whitefield Phone: 5333 1778 For all your Domestic Shedding, BEST by a EUREKA Country Mile! Garages & Sheds Farming and Industrial Structures Quality Structures at Affordable Prices - Contact John Hoffman for more details - 202 Learmonth Street, Ballarat. Ph: (03) 5336 2227 – Fax (03) 5336 2557 Email: [email protected] Page 2 The Moorabool News – 19 November, 2013 Email - [email protected] $ 99 21 kg Premium Marinara Mix FRESH FISH 1KG PACK $ 99 $ 99 4 ea 24 kg Basa Fillets 1kg Packk Fresh Gummy Flakes HOT PRICE 2 FOR $ 3 $ 2 $ 30 FOR 5 FOR 8 Coca-Cola Soft Drink Cansns $ Golden Circle Juiceuice $ 99 $ 00 99 or ea or ea 24 Pack x 375mlml or 16 ea 2L Varietiestiese 1 Smiths Multi Pack Chips 5 $1.66 per litree $0.83 per litreitre 20 Pack Varieties Proudly Australian owned and truly independent On sale Wednesday 20th November to Tuesday 26th November 2013 FOODWORKS BACCHUS MARSH 1-9 Bennett Street, Bacchus Marsh Phone: 5367 3388 Limit rights reserved. Persons under the age of 18 will not be served alcohol or tobacco. Email - [email protected] News The Moorabool News – 19 November, 2013 Page 3 Register rocks! MN1102G Direct Farmers Market www.thefruitsoflife.com.au THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS Fresh from our Farm SPRING ONIONS RoMA TOMATOES Gwen came from Grant Lodge to enjoy the Police Showband, with members and (back middle) Marg 99c bunch $2.99 kg (MCR volunteer) and event organiser BM Leading Senior constable Yvette Brown (front right). Photo Helen Tatchell THE Victorian Police Showband Walker spoke at the luncheon volunteers periodically check on rocked the Bacchus Marsh Town Hall providing some pre-Christmas those who are listed on the register to on Thursday to a gleeful gathering of safety advice to an audience of senior ADVERTISEMENTmake sure they are okay. citizens most of which live on their young and old. Bacchus Marsh Grammar Hospitality own. She said it was important to Despite the glum weather, spirits students provided some delicious watch out for phoneBallan and door-to- & District were high as all involved in the door scammers, locking cars and to scones and served the refreshments. Moorabool Community Register CommunityAfter Consultations reports the Police Bands are to YELLow NECTARINES WATERMELON be mindful about handbags over the $2.99 kg 99c kg celebrated a year of looking after each holiday season. I will be visiting Ballanbe on disbanded Wednesday to make 20th way for more other. front line policing positions, it might Local police overseeNovember the Moorabool from 1-3pm at the Ballan and District Ballarat Crime Prevention Officer Community Register for those at- have been one of the Showbands last Leading Senior Constable Janine risk or reclusive Communityresidents. Register House, 76performances Steiglitz Street. for the region. Fruit & Veg Boxes I am available to assist you with Easy Eater: $30 Vegetables: 250g Sweet Potatoes any State Government matters 100g Green Beans (Red Variety) and want to hear your thoughts 3 Carrots 5 Roma Tomatoes 1 Zucchini 250g Celery Sticks on important local issues. Fruit: 2 Corn 4 Red Delicious Apples Please call my office on 1 Continental Cucumber 3 Bananas 5331 7722 to make an 100g Salad Mix Lettuce 4 Green Kiwi Fruit 100g Cup Mushrooms 6 Yellow Nectarines appointment, or just turn up. 1 bunch Spring Onions* 3 Packham Pears 100g Snow Peas 1 punnet Strawberries* Authorised by 1/4 Watermelon GEOFF HOWARD MP 500g Brushed Potatoes STATE MEMBER FOR BALLARAT EAST Geoff 15 Main Road, Ballarat P: 5331 7722 Fruity Tooty Small: $31.50 E: [email protected] 2 Granny Smith Apples 3 Green Kiwi Fruit 2 Pink Lady Apples 5 Yellow Nectarines onboard 2 Apricots 2 White Peaches By Kate Taylor 1 Hass Avocado 2 Yellow Peaches 4 Bananas 2 Beurre Bosc Pears Member for Ballarat East 1/2 Canteloupe (Rockmelon) 2 Packham Pears Geoff Howard has an- 100g Cherries nounced that he will stand 2 Fresh Dates 1 punnet Strawberries* for re-election next year. 250g White Seedless Grapes 1/4 Watermelon An electoral boundary re- view earlier this year saw Vegie Box Small: $39 the name of his current seat 1 Brown Onion changed to Buninyong, and 1 bunch Asparagus 100g Green Beans 1 bunch Spring Onions* an adjustment of the area it 1 bunch Bok Choi 100g Snow Peas covers. 250g Brussels Sprouts 500g Chat Potatoes First elected in 1999, Mr 1/4 Green Cabbage* 250g Sweet Potatoes Howard said he has not lost 1 Green Capsicum (Gold Variety) his enthusiasm. 2 Carrots 1 bunch Rhubarb* 250g Coleslaw Mix “Since the new State Elec- 1 packet Alfalfa and Onion 1 Corn Sprouts torate boundaries have 1 Lebanese Cucumbers been finalised I have been 1 Garlic 250g Stir Fry Mixed Vegetables talking with many people 100g Salad Mix Lettuce 4 Roma Tomatoes about whether I should 150g Flat Mushrooms 1 Zucchini contest the seat and I have been encouraged by their *Harvested Fresh from our Farm! responses. Free Home Delivery* “The overwhelming view of those I have consulted is Saturday Mornings that I am the best person to & Tuesday Evenings represent the people in the Buninyong Electorate. * See our website or “I have the experience and Ph 5367 0606 my sense of enthusiasm Box Tooty Fruity Large Pictured: and commitment to the job Phone: 5367 5338 Fax: 5367 5555 ahead is as strong as ever,” 411 Avenue of Honour, Bacchus Marsh he said. Page 4 The Moorabool News – 19 November, 2013 News Email - [email protected] MOORABOOL LIGHT ORCHESTRA Musical Director: Barry Wilkins OAM proudly presents Moorabool policemen (L-R) Wayne Frisch and Ken Birch with Chris Cook and ‘Sounds of Christmas’ students at the start of the Sunday 1 December 2013 @ 2pm Super Ride in Blackwood. Bacchus Marsh Grammar School Auditorium/Gymnasium Photo Helen Tatchell (Sth Maddingley Road – Enter First Gate … Follow Signs) A memorable Pleasant Sunday Afternoon of Christmas Music from around the World, performed by 40 local musicians and special Guest Artists. • ROBERT BARBARO (Operatic Tenor) • ‘IN HARMONY’ (Senior Student Vocal Ensemble) Super ride • ROBERT WRZASZCZ (Violin & Leader) A LITTLE Fox Terrier thought it [the dog] was lost Mr Cook said the ride this receives a gold medal. • JANELLE ANTHONY named ‘Mr Man’ followed but we told them it would year also included student “Whether they helped in more than 100 students walk itself home once we teacher Jim Anderson who (Piano/Accompanist) the set-up, food catering from 19 Victorian spe- had left,” Mr Cook said. had been working at the or marshalling, everyone Compere: FRANK CLARK - cial schools as they rode “Little did we know that Mr centre as an inspiration to is recognised for their sup- Presenter, Radio 3BA Ballarat 102.3 students. through the Wombat State Man ran with the students port and achievements,” Mr Forest for this year’s Super GENERAL ADMISSION $15 Children Under 16 Free all the way to ‘Five Ways’ “The students really en- Cook said. Ride. which is 8.5km in- our first joyed seeing Jim around the *** Tickets available from Bacchus Marsh businesses, “The students wear the Blackwood Special School rest stop on the ride! Super Ride Route,” Mr Cook Bacchus Marsh Florist & Nursery (185 Main St); & Little medals with pride and hon- Outdoor Education Centre “From that point on we said.