May/Jun #42 2007 FREE

M t. Egerton & District

Communit y Newsletter

MUSIC AT MT EGERTON Music at Mt Egerton was as much a theatrical as a musical exploration informed by research and collaboration at and around the site of the former kaolin mine in Steetley Lane.

The performance on the afternoon of 26 May began with the appearance of a haunting female character based in part on Maggie Malone, strong-minded daughter of Mr Malone, the now legendary nineteenth-century founder of the clay mine. Performed by Carolyn Connors, this Maggie Malone sang and spoke about life at the mine. Covered in clay dust that lent her a ghostly atmosphere, Maggie gave alternately amusing and intriguing glimpses of the miners' muddy world underground, which included frogs and rats.

Maggie Malone was followed by a performance by percussionists Eugene Ughetti and Matthias Schack-Arnott on miniature percussion instruments made by Rosemary Joy. These wooden instruments were inspired by the mine site and the processes used to extract and process clay. For example, one of the instruments had the appearance of a miniature model of a hill with a mine cut into it; others were revealed as trolley tracks and a 'kit' containing mining tools.

Maggie Malone returned for another song, "I've heard the earth talk". This phrase was heard and documented by historian Cynthia Troup through interviews with former employees of the clay mine. The mine workers were highly skilled in their listening underground; able to detect subtle shifts in the sounds made by the movement of rocks and earth which might indicate danger, or an emergency.

Another sequence in the performance featured music based on maps of the mine. This music by composer David Young was more contemporary in style, and comprised of complex, intricate sounds. The musicians read the musical scores from laptops, a computer program enabling them to interpret the features on the maps and translate them into sound. For example, in one section soprano Annabelle Brown sang a melody that corresponded to the contour of the gradient at the mine, while the percussionists played rhythms in time with the spacing of the mine shafts on a particular map.

As the music increased in intricacy and volume, two performers seated amongst the audience moved into the stage area to dance. This highly energetic and diginfied couple swirled and waltzed across the concrete floor, stirring up the clay dust that still coats every surface at the former mine. Soon these dancers--Eugene Schlusser and Margaret Leggatt--were joined by talented girls from the Mt Egerton Dance club, who began their own stylised and abstract dance in the centre of the floor. The younger Dance Club girls ran swiftly--like underground rats--through and amongst the other dancers, before transforming into frogs and hopping across the space. Some of the frogs jumped playfully on a table at the foreground close to the audience, then leapt back onto the floor. Other members of the audience joined the dancing.

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MUSIC AT MT EGERTON ….con’td from front page.

This scene of busy and dusty delight gradually subsided as the Mt Egerton Primary School children began to play the percussion instruments—ceramic frogs--that each had made with local potters Ben and Chris Creaney during the weeks leading up to the performance. The delicate call and answer of these unique frogs made for a touching and evocative finale. All the children and Aphids artists then joined hands for a giant curtain call, bowing to loud applause from the audience.

The original photos are so beautiful with their shades of colour and light……however these black and white ones are shared with the community…..thank you…

Photos are by Sarah Matray

MINING EXPLORATION ISSUES

Tech-Sol Resources joint venture partner Cluff Resources Pacific NL are having a meeting to discuss their proposed Exploration activities. The Exploration Licences cover all of Mt Egerton and surrounding areas.

So come along to the meeting and find out if your property will be affected by these exploration activities.

Suggested text for the newsletter.

“Cluff Resources Pacific NL wishes to advise that it will be holding a special meeting at the: Mt Egerton Recreation Reserve Clubrooms At 7.30 pm on Wednesday the 13th of June 2007.

The evening will be an opportunity for the community to familiarize themselves with the Company's Proposed Exploration Work Program, and to discuss any queries they may have with Cluff representatives.”

Scott Enderby Cluff Resources Pacific NL mobile: 0418622681

The following have been posted on the www.mtegerton.com website: Can anyone please HELP with a reply to the Discussion section on the web page

1. Rinaldi family history circa 1878 - 1906 Posted by: Robbie Date: March 10, 2007 05:02PM

Hello list members,

I'm researching great grandparents RINALDI Giovanni and Maria. Originally from Tirano, Italy. Resided Mt Egerton circa 1878 - 1906. Nine children born between 1874 - 1894, six of whom were born Mt Egerton or nearby (maybe Ballan). Owned wine hall and tobacco shop circa 1894 - assume located Mt Egerton.

2. Chinese in Mt Egerton Posted by: Anonymous User Date: December 04, 2006 10:11PM

My great great grandfather migrated from China in 1874, aged 22 years old. He lived in Mt Egerton Victoria from 1874 to c1881. He established a business called "Quing Young & Co" in 1879.

Do you have any records on this business or any history of Chinese in Mt Egerton from 1870's? Please reply to the Discussion Forum on www.mtegerton.com. Thank you.

Mt Egerton General Store Menu FLAKE – DEEP FRIED OR GRILLED HOT JAM DONUTS SEA SHANTIES HAMBURGERS FISH CAKES STEAK SANDWICHES DIMS SIMS CHICKEN BURGERS &WRAPS POTATO CAKES FLAKE BURGERS & WRAPS CALAMARI CHIPS & GRAVY CHICKEN NUGGETS PIES/PASTIES & SAUSAGE ROLLS SEAFOOD STIX TEA & COFFEE SCALLOPS SOFT DRINKS CORN JACKS PINEAPPLE & BANANA FRITTERS SPRING AND CHICKO ROLLS FISH AND CHIPS AVAILABLE HOT DOGS & HAMBUGERS IN THURS TO SUNDAY BATTER 11AM TO 7PM

PHONE ORDERS MOST WELCOME 5368 9294 BOTTLE SHOP- LAUNDRY MATT-GROCERIES-FIREWOOD-2STROKE MILK-BREAD-SMOKES-PAPERS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNEDAY 7AM TO 6PM THURS FRIDAY 7AM TO 7PM SAT & SUN 8AM TO 7PM

Message of the Day is: Life is short, Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly, Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made you smile.

Catherine King MP

Federal Member for Ballarat REPRESENTING

MT EGERTON AND DISTRICT Tel: 1300 13 17 43 5 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat 3350 Fax: 03 5333 7710

Email: [email protected]

Authorised by Catherine King MP, 5 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat VICTORIA 3350. ------Mt Egerton Recreation Reserve News

INVITATION to The 50ish & OVER Warm, friendly, social MORNING TEA

Friday 29th June at 11am Mt Egerton Recreation Res. Clubrooms

For further details or to arrange Transport please call: Pat 5368 9501 or Vera 5368 9665

Mt. Egerton Community Development Association Inc (CDA)

COMMUNITY PARK The Association is continuing to pursue the purchase of the private land in Main Street. Cr Wendy Kendall, has indicated some funding may be available, which could be put towards the purchase. Cr Kendall has organised a meeting between council staff and the C.D.A. which will bring the council up to speed with what we are trying to do.

GORSE CONTROL A date has finally been set for a member of the Department of Sustainability and the Environment to come to the C.D.A.’s July meeting to discuss gorse and exotic weed control. By working with the D.S.E. and the Mt. Egerton community it is hoped that a plan for the control and eradication of exotic weeds on both private and public land can be negotiated for the whole of the Mt. Egerton district.

TRANSFER STATION UPDATE The Shire has advised the C.D.A. that they are currently waiting for construction plans for the transfer station from their consultant. Work will start shortly after the finalized plans are received. The Shire is hoping to have this matter settled and the transfer station open late in the year. The Association’s wrote a letter to the Shire regarding dust and rubbish generated from the tip. The response was: “With regard to the dust flying around, we have put gravel down in the tip to alleviate some of this problem. Our staff check the boundary fencing of the tip site on a regular basis and pick up rubbish that has been illegally dumped. The rubbish that is continually dumped onto the crown land beside the tip is the responsibility of the D.S.E. and Council has drawn this to their attention on a number of occasions with a view to them cleaning it up and either putting signage up or fencing the area. In respect to rubbish blowing around on windy days, the staff ensure that the tipping area is covered at the end of Saturday and Sunday. It can be a problem during tipping hours on a windy day and we do take every precaution to try and minimise this happening.”

FOOTPATH The Association is approaching the Shire to create a gravel footpath (similar to that put down in Gordon) for the length of Main Street – from Whipstick Road to the Cemetery. The result of this request will be advised when we get a reply.

FUTURE MEETING The Associations August?? meeting (not set in concrete yet….so keep tuned) will be entirely devoted to looking at the way forward for the Association and it’s involvement in the Mt. Egerton community for the next few years.

For further information please contact Anne O’Shea 53689747

The CDA meet on the first Monday of the month. Next CDA meeting is on Monday 7th June, 2007 and invitation is extended to anyone who wishes, to attend.

Have you seen this wonderful Monolithic Dome House being built in Ballan, south- west of the railway station?

Congratulations to Tony Clarke for such an innovative building, certainly the talk of the district, well done.

The building is an American concept. During construction an air compressor was used to inflate the plastic bubble dome with an air lock chamber at the entrance. A coating is put on the inside the concrete. It is 3 stories high, inside. Keep an eye out for further progress. Very interesting project don’t you think?

SALE SALE SALE Xmas in July

Fashion Jewellery

Where: Mt Egerton Hall

When: Monday 23rd at 5pm and Thursday 26th at 5pm (July of course)

PAY WHAT YOU LIKE All donations to Liz’s “Pay the Bills” Drive

Enquiries – Liz 5368 9557

ANGLICAN NEWS

So what does Fr. David do on his ‘Sabbath’?? My day off varies from one week to the next. The aim of my day off is to effectively replenish the batteries so that I might be the best possible priest I can for you. Here’s the plan… which frequently goes awry. I get up early with Jeanine, make a serious mug of coffee and we head off towards sunny Ballarat. I leave Jeanine at work and go off for a swim, spa and sauna. This might sound like luxury but I truly need the exercise. I am far too fond of all the wrong foods and it shows on my tum tum. At the moment I swim 750 metres which is as good as some and not nearly as good as others. I also believe that I have a responsibility to look after and stretch my brain a little. If I expect my doctor to keep up with medicine then you should expect that your local persist would keep up with his reading. Next semester I’m doing a little unit on Roman History. 150 BC to 30 BC. I’m hoping that it will give me a better understanding of the political nuances that were around when the master arrived on the scene. So I check in at the library. I have worked out how to access their wireless internet system and I have a lovely time. I’m sure I won’t think that when I actually have to put a few thousand words together or sit the exam, but at the moment it’s pretty intriguing stuff. By now it’s time to meet Jeanine for a quick bite to eat. And then... well I find the biggest shadiest tree and catch a few zzzz’s. Marvellous how refreshed you can be after a little afternoon doze. At the end of ait all I aim to have looked after my body, my brain and my soul

Mass times for the Anglican Parish :

Ballan – Sunday 10:30am Morrisons - Sunday 9:00am Bungaree - first Sunday in the month has a Saturday night vigil at 6:00pm otherwise it's 9:00am on the Sunday morning. Gordon - Gordon Pub the first Sunday of the month at 5:00pm.

Fr. David Oulton Parish Priest to the Mission District of St. Augustine of Canterbury 60 Simpson Street, Ballan Vic.3342 Ph.(03)53681342 Mobile 0423 671 692 Parish Web site: http://www.anglicanparishofballanbungaree.websyte.com.au/

The Whale

If you read the front page story of the SF Chronicle, you would have read about a female humpback whale who had become entangled in a spider web of crab traps and lines.

She was weighted down by hundreds of pounds of traps that caused her to struggle to stay afloat. She also had hundreds of yards of line rope wrapped around her body, her tail, her torso, a line tugging in her mouth.

A fisherman spotted her just east of the Farralone Islands (outside the Golden Gate) and radioed an environmental group for help.

Within a few hours, the rescue team arrived and determined that she was so bad off, the only way to save her was to dive in and untangle her...

A very dangerous proposition. One slap of the tail could kill a rescuer. They worked for hours with curved knives and eventually freed her. When she was free, the divers say she swam in what seemed like joyous circles. She then came back to each and every diver, one at a time, and nudged them, pushed gently around-she thanked them. Some said it was the most incredibly beautiful experience of their lives. The guy who cut the rope out of her mouth says her eye was following him the whole time, and he will never be the same.

May you, and all those you love, be so blessed and fortunate .... to be surrounded by people who will help you get untangled from the things that are binding you.

And, may you always know the joy of giving and receiving gratitude.

STROKE: Remember The 1st Three Steps STR OKE IDENTIFICATION: During a BBQ, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) and just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food - while she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00pm, Ingrid passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead. It only takes a minute to read this...

A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.

RECOGNIZING A STR OKE Thank God for the sense to remember the "3" steps, STR . Read and Learn! Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:

S *Ask the individual to SMILE. T *Ask the person to TALK, to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently: It is sunny out today.) R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

{NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out their tongue... if the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke}

If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call 000 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

NEW DRIVING LICENCE LAWS

There may be many people out there that are confused about the new licencing laws. Well don't panic. Most of the new laws will only affect those people who obtain a learners permit from the 1st of July 2007. Those who hold a learners permit before this date will be licenced under current licencing laws. Anyone wanting full details can look at the web address www.arrivealive.vic.gov.au.

YOUTH SECTION – HAVING A SAY HOW ABOUT A BUS IN THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS?

Imagine…. a bus that runs in the school holidays. THIS school holidays, if enough people want it.

It could take you from Mt Egerton and Gordon to Ballan, at a sensible holiday time – say 9.50 am instead of 6.50am. And it could bring people home from Ballan station at 5.30ish – maybe connecting with a Ballarat train!

If you are interested – register your response by calling Beth or SMS to 0439305898. Text BUS TO BALLAN, your name, a land line phone number if possible, and what day of the week would be your preference. If we can get 9 people on the same day, it might actually happen - this school holidays.

Fare would need to be about $3 - we have to pay for the fuel for the bus! Also, anyone who would be prepared to drive the Ballan & District Health and Care Bus should contact the same number. Fingers crossed, all you kids who want to be able to get to Ballarat or Melbourne and back under your own steam, will read this - and act on it!

The following was written by Audrey Hepburn, who was asked to share beauty tips:

• For attractive lips speak words of kindness • For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people • For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry • For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day • For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone • People even more thank things, have to be restored, revived, reclaimed and redeemed, never throw out anyone • Remember if you ever need a helping hand, you’ll find them at the end of each of your arms. As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others • The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. • The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode, but the true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows. • The beauty of a woman grows with the passing years

HOW TO CONTROL WEEDS Ballan Youth Theatre Enterprise Facilitated by East Moorabool Landcare Every Thursday from 5.30 onwards Gordon Hall – Tuesday 5 June Anglican Church Hall Time – 7.00 pm to 9 pm - Cost $3.00 60 Simpson Street, Ballan Learn how to control weeds. Whether to do the Transport can be arranged to be taken home work yourself or hire a contractor and what Call Josh on 0413 775 844 for more details methods to use. Bring samples of your weeds and all your questions

™ Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence. Robert Frost (1874 - 1963) ™ I believe the choice to be excellent begins with aligning your thoughts and words with the intention to require more from yourself. Oprah Winfrey (1954 - )O Magazine, December 2003

To realize To realize The value of a sister The value of nine months: Ask someone Ask a mother who gave birth to Who doesn't have one a stillborn.

To realize To realize The value of ten years: The value of one month: Ask a newly Ask a mother who has given Divorced couple. birth to A premature baby.

To realize To realize The value of four years: The value of one week: Ask a graduate. Ask an editor of a weekly newspaper. To realize The value of one-second: Treasure every moment you have. Ask a person Who has survived an accident. Time waits for no one.

To realize The value of one year: You will treasure it even more when you Ask a student who can share it with someone special. Has failed a final exam. Remember... To realize the value of a friend or family member: hold on tight to the ones you love! LOSE ONE

Rosemary Holmes from Yuulong has willingly put up her hand to be Mt Egerton’s representative for the Moorabool Gateways Branding Project. If you have any queries please call Rosemary on 5368 9453

You are probably wondering what the www.mtegerton.com pro-forma is attached with this newsletter. Let me briefly explain. The website cost the CDA $500 per year and to raise funds we will be charging $10 per year for advertisements placed in this Newsletter from the next issue. So please support this worthy course by completing the pro-forma. This will also entitle your business to be on the world wide web.

in partnership with Ballan & District Community House

What a very busy time we are all having: • Making props for the Belly Dancing Bazaar to be held in Ballarat, being a fundraiser for the National Breast Cancer Foundation Sat. 13th October 2007 http://www.nbcf.org.au/page.asp?category_id=4&subcategory_id=15&page_id=136 #bellydance • Saturday 26th May - Workshops at Selenas studio in Buninyong given by Melissa Christina, one of Melbourne’s top Belly Dance Artists. She has taught dance in Melbourne and around Australia for over 10 years and has recently returned from her 4th study trip to Egypt, after completing a teacher training course in Cairo, specifically for Middle Eastern dance. The morning’s session being SHARBI and the afternoon session CLASSICAL ORIENTAL – very exhilarating time had by all. • Sunday 27th May a Zills workshop with Marina Bristin from Melbourne, helping us to get into the rhythm of things. Ballan & Mt Egerton belly dancing groups (16) attended which was held at the Ballan Mechanics Hall. • Club Rakkash (Doncaster) is the next planned outing on the agenda being Sunday 10th June leaving Mt Egerton at 3.30pm for a 5.30pm start, booking essential.

Further information contact Julie Murphy 0438 067 992

LEARN to BALLROOM DANCE BALLAN MECHANICS HALL Every Wednesday night from 7pm Cost $5. Enquiries Marlene 5339 3552 or Alan 5368 1821

G & J Elander Carpet Cleaning Service. Hot Shot Collectables Records, Comics, Trade Cards, Disney, Professionally steamed cleaned with a truck McDonalds, Simpsons, Cricket, mount. Upholstery, Leather, Cars, Rugs, Mattresses, Football Memorabilia, Dolls, Toys, flood work and stain removal Yoyos, Cars………

Call Graham or Jenny Call Barry 5368 9837 5367 2799 or 0425 852 611

Sporthorse Massage since 1995 Therapy for all horses- race, competition, pleasure

Equine Myofunctional Therapy ▪ Cranio Sacral 1V ▪ Bowen ▪ TTEAM (Equine Awareness Method bodywork and training) ▪ Accredited Saddle fitter ▪ Dip Eq Nutrition ▪Treeless saddles ▪ Professional clinics

• BHS11 Instructor • 11 years Senior Lecturer Equine Myofunctional Therapy with the National College of Traditional Medicine

Caroline Hamilton 0419 894 822

PURPLE HATS IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Belinda Emmet (written after she found out she was dying from cancer).

I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day. I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage. I would have talked less and listened more. I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded. I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace. I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth. I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband. I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed. I would have sat on the lawn with my grass stains. I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life.

I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime.

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Officially we are closed, but people can give us a ring if they wish to obtain plants. YYuuuulloonngg During the month of May, Rosemary attended the 12th Lavender Conference for The Australian Lavender Growers Association LLaavveennddeerr being held at the RACV Club in Healesville .

The Inaugural Lavender Conference was held here at Yuulong recently. EEssttaattee A VIP from England is staying with us, 58 Sharrocks Road (via Yendon Rd), Susyn Andrews, she was one of the guest Mt Egerton speakers at the conference & also does work for the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew in Ph: 5368 9453 Fax: 5368 9175 England. www.ballarat.com/yuulong Susyn has written the worlds best book on lavender 'The Genus Lavandula"

• Canvas repairs • Horse rug repairs • & Other related repairs For more information phone 0407 506 621 For prompt & friendly service phone 5368 9170 or 0408 991 184 Or 5341 7749 or 0417 595 631

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Remedial Massage Call Peta Strachan 5368 9838

Ballan & District Community House & Adult Learning Centre

BIRDS IN MOORABOOL East Moorabool Land Care

Venue:BALLAN COMMUNITY HOUSE Date: Tuesday 26 June Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm Cost: $3.00

Look closer at bird life in the bush and your garden. Learn how to identify birds and how to manage your property to provide more bird habitat. Follow up walk to see birds in spring. PLEASE BOOK IN.

For more information please contact The Ballan Community House On 5368 1934 or call into our office at The Ballan Mechanics Institute Complex, Steiglitz Street Entrance Office hours: Monday to Thursday 9.00am - 3.00pm Friday 10.00am—2.00pm ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE for Tech Sol Resources Mining Activities in Mt Egerton

Report from Community Representatives

The ERC has met twice since the last newsletter

Special Meeting 30 April The Committee met to discuss issues associated with the inability of TechSol Resources to close the Northern Tailings Dam by the timeline in the Work Plan Variation of 30 April. Although 50% of the dam has been capped the rest of the material in the dam is too wet and has to dry out. Apart from the need to have a proper rehabilitation done working in the area is dangerous. The Committee have agreed to an extension of time with a date to be determined.

The vat leach area will however still have the same timelines for closure.

Meeting 15 May There are still no Work Plans for the Licence on the Mount and Exploration Licence around Mt Egerton. The Community Representatives expressed their frustration at the meeting. They have a job to do and that is to keep the community informed and to bring matters of concern to the ERC. They can’t do that if TechSol and Cluff Resources Pacific don’t keep us informed of what their plans are.

All Licences are due to end in January 2008 however Tech Sol has indicated that he will be going for a renewal on all licences. It was pointed out to Mr Delahunty that if the community knew what was going to be happening there may not be objections to the renewal of the Licences.

NEXT MEETING - Tuesday 31 July 7.30 pm at the Recreation Reserve – ALL WELCOME

For Further information please contact: Andrea 5368 9036, Susan 5368 9228, Anne 5368 9747 or Graeme 5368 9081

The Ballan & District Community House & Adult Learning Centre

A FOOD HANDLING MUST DO !!!!

Anyone handling or preparing food in the Workplace, Schools, Sports Clubs & Community Groups must be properly trained.

YOU NEED TO HAVE A CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE

Current regulations require all staff involved in the handling and/or preparation of food to be appropriately trained. This course meets all the learning outcome requirements for people handling food. Successful students receive a Statement of Attainment.

Date: Saturday 16th June Time: 9.30am - 5.00pm Cost: $90.00 (concession available)

For further information please contact The Community House on 5368 1934 or call into our office at The Ballan Mechanics Institute Complex, Steiglitz Street Entrance. Office hours - Monday to Thursday 9.30am - 3.00pm Friday 10.00am - 2.00pm

Media Release

Issued: Tuesday 1 May 2007

GATEWAYS BRANDING PROJECT – PREFERRED CONCEPTS FOR TOWN ENTRY SIGNAGE DEVELOPED

The Moorabool Gateways Branding project has reached a significant milestone, with the community Project Control Group recommending a preferred concept to develop town entry signage for participating Moorabool Shire towns.

Moorabool Shire Council CEO, Robert Dobrzynski, said the preferred concept has been agreed upon by the community working group based on written survey responses to a range of options presented at recent community information sessions held in Ballan and Bacchus Marsh, and previous meetings with representatives from the towns of Ballan, Bacchus Marsh, Greendale, Blackwood, Mt Egerton, Gordon and Myrniong.

“Consultation indicated that the signs needed to be durable, wind tolerant and adaptable to each town’s personality, so these factors have been given high priority when coming up with design concepts.

“The preferred concept has been referred to Council for approval and will be further developed with the community working group into individual designs for towns participating in the project,” Mr Dobrzynski said.

The concept has also been referred to VicRoads for approval prior to design development of signs for each of the towns identified in the project occurs. Vic Roads have advised the Shire it is currently reviewing its township entrance sign guidelines. .

The preferred concept consists of a wooden frame, with large freestanding figures of rolled circular sections protruding through the frame, painted in bright or subdued colours depending on the theme and character of the town to be represented.

The concept allows the landscape to be viewed in conjunction with the figures through the frame. Its square structure defines the grouping and displays the township name with simple lettering. The concept will be constructed to a size that is appropriate to each individual location.

The preferred concept has been deemed most popular due its adaptability to each town, while providing a common, natural theme through use of the wooden frame.

Tubular steel images of representative symbols for individual towns will be developed for the signs. At this stage, symbols likely to be used include wine and produce for Bacchus Marsh, autumn leaves for Ballan, gold mining for Mt Egerton, a wombat for Blackwood, a kangaroo against a green hill for Greendale and cockatoos against a mountain backdrop for Myrniong. These will be further refined with the community working group, which includes representatives from each of these towns and a representative from VicRoads.

Residents seeking further information about the Branding Project should contact Mark Roberts, Executive Officer Economic Development, Moorabool Shire Council on 5366 7100.

Robert Dobrzynski Chief Executive Officer

For immediate release. Please contact Council’s Communications/PR Officer on (03) 5366 7100 for additional information.

MOB NEWS (News from the mobile library)

The CHRLC Mobile Library visits locations in this area regularly. Joining the library is free; books, DVDs, CDs, videos, talking books and magazines can be borrowed and loads of information is available through the library website www.chrlc.vic.gov.au or by phoning the mobile library on 0419 377702, or CHRLC Administration on 5332 2615.

GO TO: The Source

A fabulous resource for primary school teachers, parents and students, The Source database contains over 5000 picture books, children's and young adult novels and poetry. The Source is searchable by author, title, genre and reading age, and also by subject so that material dealing with particular issues can be located. Winners and shortlisted books for over 40 Australian and international children's literature awards are listed. The source also contains support material for teachers including work units and teacher’s notes. You can access the source in the library or at home with these login details; username: chrlc, password: ballarat

TIMETABLE: DAY DATES TIME LOCATION Ballan Every Saturday 1.30–5.00 Inglis Street Blackwood Every Tuesday 1.00 – 2.15 Blackwood House Gordon Alternate Tuesdays June 12th,26th 10.00–11.00 Public Hall Bungaree Alternate Tuesdays June 5th,19th 10.00–11.00 General store Dunnstown Alternate Wednesdays June 6th,20th 1.15 – 2.15 Beside school Elaine Alternate Wednesdays June 13th,27th 1.30-2.15 Service road

BOOK SUGGESTIONS: “Blueprints for a barbed-wire canoe” by Wayne McCauley (General fiction, book or CD talking book) “The Hanged man’s song” by John Sandford (Mystery, book or CD talking book)

The violet is much too shy, The rose too little so; I think I’ll ask the buttercup If I may be her beau.

When winds go by, I’ll nod to her And she will nod to me, And I will kiss her on the cheek As gently as can be.

And when the mower cuts us down, Together we will pass, I smiling at the buttercup, She smiling at the grass. “A song the grass sings” by Charles G. Blanden

Cheers from Dale, Bronwyn, Jim, Kerryn and Cara Ballan & District Community House & Adult Education Centre

PLANNING now under way for the July - September Program

We need your help!

What course & activities would you like to do??

Our Old Favourites are still going on ie:

Range of Computer course, Cooking Classes, Woodwork, Sewing, Craft, Health and Wellbeing Drop In Classes include: patchwork, crochet, knitting, sewing, doll’s house miniatures, leadlight

Men’s Group Tuesday morning at 10.00am for a coffee & chat with the other men in the district

If you have any requests for courses or activities for the Community House please call us on 5368 1934 or call into our office at the Ballan Mechanics Hall Institute, Steilgitz Street Entrance Office hours Monday to Thursday 9.00am - 3.00pm Friday 10.00am - 2.00pm 2007 Agribusiness Summit ‘Managing Farming Systems in a Changing Climate’ 19th/20th July, 2007 - Ballarat CLIMATE CHANGE…..This Summit will focus on identifying the threats to agriculture due to Climate Change and utilise the expertise of nationally recognised key note speakers to assist us in developing actions to address these threats to provide Victorian agribusinesses the best opportunity to adapt and turn the threats into positive outcomes. Summit program: Day 1— Day 2— 9.00am—Registration 9:00 am 9.30am—Opening address Simon Ramsay Pres. VFF—”What is Susan Ley MP important for Victorian agriculture to adapt Morning Key Note Speakers include:— to climate change” Mike Keogh —Impact of Climate Change Dr Tony Richardson - Commercial Forestry on Agriculture” in mitigating Climate Change at the Prof Bob Carter - “Climate Change—Hot farm level” Air or Cold Science” Chris Sounness —” Climate Drivers and Dr John Sims -”Farming Profitably in a Tools for Managing Climate risk” Changing Climate” Victor Sposito — “Tools developed in Neil Postlethwaite — ”What we need as North East and Glenelg Hopkins for grain producers to remain viable in changing adapting to Climate Change”. conditions” Jo Luck —”Managing Climate Change in Melville Charles —”Practical Energy the Horticulture Industry” Management on the Farm” Regional Showcases— This session will Dinner Speaker showcase local innovation in agribusiness. Prof Nicholas Klomp: - Prof Klomp is a Development of Action Statements very entertaining but thought provoking 4:00pm Close Venue: Doherty’s Ballarat Lodge 613 Main Road Ballarat, Registration: 9.00am Thursday 19th July,, 2007 For further information visit www.chaf.org.au or contact Laurie Norman CHAF Executive Officer on (03) 5343 2555 or 0419509592

The purpose of the summit is in looking forward! Very relevant considering the many questions being posed throughout the media and industry currently.

There are a limited number of places which are filling up fast - so please encourage people to register quickly!

There is a similar event being held in Sydney around the same time with many of the same and similar speakers which is costing around $700, so this event offers very good value to those participating.

Mark Roberts Executive Officer Economic Development Moorabool Shire Council p 53667100 m 0400526052 e [email protected] 2007 Agribusiness Forum Summit Registration & Payment

Name: Organisation:

Postal Address:

Phone: Email:

Dietary needs:

Package Options: (per person—not including accommodation) please tick

Option 1— Attendance at both days seminars and dinner $137

Option 2— Attendance at both days seminars only $90

Option 3— Attendance at 1 day seminar only $50 Please nominate day ………………………………….

Option 4 — Dinner Only $66

Total Payment: $

Accommodation options: Accommodation is additional to the Conference and is to be organised and paid for directly with Doherty's Ballarat Lodge phone 03 5327 1290

$132.00 per person per night (single) or $77 (Twin or double share) – includes full buffet breakfast

Seminar and Dinner options Methods of Payment: * By post (ie. cheque/direct debit) to the Central Highlands Agribusiness Forum; RMB A480 Ballarat 3352

For Direct Debit Payments Only:

Please make direct debit payments only for the Seminars and Dinner to CHAF BSB 083-523, Account 58-190-0436

If making a Direct Debit Payment please forward Registration Form to Laurie Norman, RMB A480, Ballarat 3352 or fax to 03 5343 2212

Register by the 15th June and be in the draw to win a case of local wine.

Name(s) of attendees:

www.chaf.org.auwww.chaf.org.au

Community Advertising

DEANNA'S DRIVING SCHOOL

PH 0437417727

WITH THE CHOICE OF EITHER

A 45 MIN OR A 2 HR LESSON Buy local Fresh Vegetables and Vegetable Seedlings LEARN TO DRIVE IN A DUAL CONTROLLED MANUAL VEHICLE from the Grower cheaper than Ballarat. Watch the Vegies For Sale board…..changes regularly. Gordon and District Open 8.30am to 5.30pm, 7 Days a week Except 1st Saturday & Sunday & 4th Sunday of the month. Playgroup Phone orders gladly taken. Ring Peter on 5368 9476 Cnr Gordon Egerton Rd. & McIntosh’s Lane East, Mt Egerton held at the Millbrook Community Centre

Every

Thursday morning at 9.30am during school term.

For further information please contact the President Amanda Labbett on 5368 9416

Stuart Miller Ceramic Tiling

All wet areas, Hallways, Family Rooms, Kitchens, Patios etc. G.A.L. ELECTRICS Competitive Prices McPhee Chimney George Leaman Sweep

Electrical Contractor Ph: 5368 9557 or In all Areas

0400 642 727 3 Generations of General Wiring Experience Domestic/Commercial 5335 5517 Lal Lal Demolitions Heating/Cooling Installation Mobile 0418 590 902

For all your second hand building Materials Mob. 0409 235 953 Open everyday Ph/Fx 5368 9028

Ph: 5341 7670 Community Advertising

Richard Harris Gourmet Andrew Brophy’s Lawn

& Meats/Spit Roast Catering Juggernaut Ph: 5368 9305 OR Technotherapy Pty Ltd. Garden Services Bus. 9749 1581

Web site design and construction. Mowing, gardening, ride-on, Free delivery

Domain name registrations. spraying

Web site and email hosting Ph: 5368 9836 or 0408 341 376

Richard Archer on 0414 283 726 Email:

Http://www.juggernaut.com.au [email protected]

Tri Nature—Cleaning products & Skin Care

Environmentally responsible, cost effective, home delivered Also Breeders of Quality Welsh Mountain Ponies, young stock often for sale

Nicol & Joanne 5368 9218

PETERS FREE

ON SITE TYRE MULBOARD AND DISC PLOUGHING & LIGHT Goats FITTING BLADE WORK, DRIVEWAYS

2 females (Mother and daughter) OWNER OPERATOR ETC. 0416 476 057 Brown and white Phone: 5368 9081

Contact: Barry 5368 9837 and leave a message please.

Several sheets BOWEN THERAPY Glowin’ of corrugated iron LENITA CARTER FIREWOOD approx 3m in length PO BOX 117 GORDON VIC 3345

Redgum for sale PH / FAX: (03) 5368 9348 for $5 each MOBILE: 0409 741 975 COMMON

Email : Ph: 0417 290 371 Please call 5368 9932 or [email protected] 0437195138 Email: [email protected]

IMPORTANT NUMBERS: EMERGENCY O O O BALLAN HOSPITAL - 5368 1100 BALLARAT BASE HOSPITAL - 5320 4000 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE - 132 500

Mt Egerton Community Contacts: Hall Bookings 5368 9367 Cemetery Trust 5368 9302 Recreation Reserve 0407 506 621 Historical Gold Battery 5368 9258 General Store 5368 9294 Community Development Assoc. 5368 9747 Primary School 5368 9357 Gateways Project 5368 9036 Tennis Club 5368 9302 Mt. E & District Women’s Group 5368 9187

Dunnstown contact: Helen 5334 7066 Millbrook Community Centre 5368 9227

Gordon Community Contacts: Advancing Gordon 5368 9311 Football Club Rooms 5368 9213 Community Noticeboard 5368 9313 Post Office 5368 9303 Book Chat 5368 9866 Gordon Egerton Art Galleries 5368 9240 Football Netball Club 5368 9520 Catholic Church St Patricks 5368 9280 Garden Club 5368 9773 Junior Football/Auskick 5368 9703 General Store 5368 9257 Cemetery Trust c/- Post Office 5368 9303 Gordon Hotel 5368 9203 Catholic Primary School 5368 9495 Primary School 5368 9223

This Newsletter is bi-monthly, free and sponsored by the Mt Egerton Community Development Association Inc. (CDA) We are calling on anyone interested in adding their town or name to the list below by joining the Newsletter Sub-Committee. It’s not hard all you need to do is collate information re your town, send via email or post, have the information verified and be responsible for the distribution within your area, just contact one of the Representatives below. Not forgetting items of interest for publication will be gratefully appreciated.

A special thank you to Catherine King MP for proudly supporting and printing this issue. Mt Egerton: « Carmel Hunter on 0407 506 621 or leave a note in the Newsletter book at the Mt Egerton General Store or email: [email protected]

Gordon: « Bev Blaskett on 5368 9773 P O Box 140 Gordon 3345 or email: [email protected]

Dunnstown: « John Burke on 5334 7622

All items printed in this Newsletter are printed without prejudice and in good faith with the right not to print and/or edit if the committee deems so.

Next Newsletter deadline is 20th July 2007 either by post to The Editor, RSD E1356, Ballarat 3352 or email: [email protected] www.mtegerton.com

This exciting project has been up and running for a few years now and provides our town with an online presence to promote our businesses, community groups, history and activities on the “World Wide Web”.

For just $10 you can sign up for 12 months for a business-card size advertisement.

Register now and put your information out there so that the whole world knows about you.

This project is supported by the Moorabool Shire Council and developed and maintained by the Centre for Ecommerce and Communications (CECC) together with the Mt Egerton Community Development Association Inc. working party.

Business Directory Registration www.mtegerton.com

Contact Person Last name First name Title Position Email Phone Fax Mobile

Business details Name Industry (Describe the industry that best suits your business) Address Postal Address Town/Suburb Shire/Region Moorabool Shire Postcode Phone Fax Email Website (if applicable)

Signed:…………………………………… Dated:………………… (On behalf of business)

Signed:……………………………………. Dated:………………… (On behalf of Mt E. CDA)

Receipt:…………………………………… Amount paid:…………

Business Card Supplied Yes / No (please circle)

Please forward payment to: The Treasurer, Mt Egerton Community Development Association Inc., 87 Victoria Tile Lane, Mt Egerton 3352. (Cheque payable to: Mt Egerton CDA Inc.) Ph: 5368 9837

Entered onto website: Signed:……………………………(on behalf of Mt E. CDA) Date:………………….. File: webbusinessregform