Things Are Changing!

The Tattler Port Albert’s FREE Community Newsletter! Issue No 101 – March 2018

Things are changing!

You would have noticed that works have commenced on our boat ramp! Change is here. SMC Marine commenced work on Sunday 18th Feb and have moved quite quickly. Their aim to minimalise disruption as much as possible, but of course we do have to consider the fact that in order to build the new they have to remove the old! It was a sad day to see the beautiful old jetty being dismantled. It has become extremely unsafe and an eyesore. FACT: Grant money received for this project has come from Recreational Fishing. FACT: Wellington Shire will complete the carpark project using Shire money. Recreational fishers both locally & our visitors have been quite vocal that the upgrade will be a positive outcome for our facilities. If it brings more visitors to Port Albert - we are yet to find out! At least we will keep our current locals and visitors as SAFE as possible by upgrading our current facilities. We do hope our community embraces the change!

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Food for Thought…………….

With many things happening in Port Albert at the moment, the boat ramp isnt the only change! We are seeing successful working groups of community volunteers coming together to better our town. Over the next 12 – 18 months these groups are working towards a safe swimming area located at Rutter Park, a mural on our Water Tower & attempting to fix our drainage issue. What a thank less job they do working through all the red tape and being committed to such big projects, do we really want to let them be confronted with keyboard warriors using bullying tactics to stop change? Do they really need to be called foul names and their integrity attacked all because they are trying to make our town more appealing to our visitors, and stop it from dying? Its so sad that Port Albert has some community members that are willing to voice their very strong opinion through email or Facebook. When faced,these people bow their heads and walk away. Their opinion is not usually about the project, its personal towards our working group members! Protected by their computer, we can often feel useless to stop it as these people do not attend any community meetings that could very well answer the questions they are looking for answers to. Would they get the same response from a group if they stood up in a forum and vocalised what they were saying on the internet? Refusal to attend local Community meetings leads to wrong answers & gossip. Lets take this opportunity to say thank you to all our local volunteer community members for all their hard work. Many work fulltime but are so passionate about Port Albert and its future they make the effort to pitch in. I myself have been subject to these community members on more than one occasion. I have been called names, told I cant park on the street, canT increase my equipment in my business, a liar, a thief and an idiot. All because I have a passion to show people how beautiful our town really is. By wanting to help with change. Please look after our own, our community and our volunteers, don’t cater to these warriors – lets make a stand! Kerrie Parkinson

Do you have an opinion? Photos of whats happening in Port Albert?

We would love to hear from you! Please email all photos and correspondence to: [email protected]

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News from our Maritime Museum!

Gippsland Regional Written by Venetia Beaney Maritime Museum January was a busy month for the Museum with stats showing our visitor numbers up 25% on the Open Daily September to May same month last year. We also entertained some 10.00am - 4.00pm Weekends and group bookings with a tour of the Museum and School Holidays During June - August tea/coffee out on our deck afterwards. These events are always enjoyed by our visitors. A vivid insights into the early history of Port Albert as the gateway to The Citadel Lighthouse in the garden is presently Gippsland and its colourful maritime being repaired and painted. The Citadel history. Lighthouse was removed from Citadel Island and presented to PAMM in 2004. Over the intervening years the elements have taken their toll, resulting in rust patches and peeling paint. The work should be 78 Tarraville Rd, Port Albert, VIC completed in February, please come and have a 3971 look. Next on the repaint and repair agenda is the Fairway Bouy or Safe Water Mark, recognizable by its vertical red and white stripes. Our Fairway Bouy has need of a brush down to remove accumulated rust and then a freshen up of the red and white paint. This project hopefully will be complete sometime in March. All Above Board: a common saying with nautical roots meaning all cargo stored on deck, with nothing to hide, all above board!

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Wellington Shire News!

Renewal of Pet Registrations are on their way!

Wellington Shire Council now offers Pet owners the option of receiving their registration notices via email. With all pets over the age of 3 months required to be registered with the Council, this new email service will make it easier to ensure pet registration details are up to date. When registered pets are found wandering, Wellington Shire Council local laws officers will attempt to reunite them with their owners. It is important that when moving to a new house, pet registrations are transferred to your new address. Pet registration fees contribute to the running of the Animal Aid shelter which is made up mostly by volunteers. More than 80% of animals brought to the shelter are reunited with their owners. Those not collected are placed for adoption. The fees also fund education and resources to assist with pet related complaints, dangerous and restricted breed dog management, emergency relief equipment, facilities and compliance. Pet registration renewals will be distributed in March for payment in April. If you would prefer to receive your registration renewal via email, register via this link; https://registrations.pml.com.au/wellingtonshire Register your pet by contacting Council’s Customer Service Team on 1300 366 244 or by calling in to Council’s Service Centre in Sale or Yarram.

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Our Local Primary School News!

Principal: Mrs Malissa Nicol Tel: 51832412 Web: www.albertonps.vic.edu.au Our School Council Election process has concluded. There were 4 nominees for the positions declared vacant. These people have been appointed for the next two years without the need for an election. First meeting will be on Monday, 26 Feb @ 7pm. At Alberton, we frequently talk about Growth Mindsets. This year we have engaged the services of a consultant, George Telford from “Challenge Learning”. A Growth Mindset quote from David Dockterman, Lecturer Harvard University – “If we only did things that were easy, we wouldn’t actually be learning anything. We’d just be practising things we already knew.” Tumaini Congratulations to Grades 3 & 4 for recording the strongest attendance in the last week! for Africa

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Offering a fascinating and always varied array of preloved commodities, African handicrafts and plants. Funds for the benefit of children in Tanzania who long for education. For More INFO call Cheri 0407 668 623 13 Wharf Street Port Albert 3971 Weekends 10.00 to 5.00 | Public Holidays.

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Coast Guard News!

Written by Neville Lowe

The coast guard have been kept busy for the month of January. We were called out to 5 in total, boats in trouble 3 in Whale Bay outside of Port Albert, 1 down off Woodside Beach and one in the Port Albert Entrance. We also had to Pilot a yacht in through the Port Albert entrance. We also attended the Australia Day event in Rutters Park, then at our meeting on Sunday 28th Terry Young was awarded a Coast Guard Meritorious Award for outstanding services to Coast Guard. Also on Sunday the 28th we had training with both boats on the water.

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Community Working Group News!

Drainage: No further news at this stage.

Safe Swimming Area: Meetings for this group will be held on 1st Thursday of each month at the Port Albert Hall. No meeting for March due to the late Feb meeting. Jenny to meet with council to explain what the working group would like to achieve and then come up with a concept for the community to see once we understand what council can do for the group.

Water Tower: With the holiday season nearly over we should see some images coming in over the next few weeks. Once these are in a meeting will be held to see where we are at. South Gippsland Water Board gave Trevor Colvin permission to paint the Water Tower in 2017 but we are pleased to announce that Trevor has very gracefully rescinded that privilege leaving the doors well and truly open for our group for which we are grateful.

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Coast Care News!

Coastal Ecology and Management workshop for volunteers This popular free annual event will be held on the weekend of April 7th and 8th, based at Kilcunda Hall and will feature a series of presentations, field trips and networking. Save the date!

Boating Safety and Facilities Program The Boating Safety and Facilities Program plays an important role in making boating safer and more accessible for all Victorians. The BSFP offers grant-based funding opportunities across four categories: Boating infrastructure, master planning for significant boating projects, search and rescue and aids to navigation.

Applications for the 2017-18 round close on Thursday 22 March 2018. Local land managers have been successful in getting funding for navigation aids, public jetties, boat ramps, fishing platforms etc in the past, but the eligibility for the program is fairly broad. Details, application forms etc are located on Transport Victoria's website www.transport.vic.gov.au or by contacting the grants administration team 1800 337 222 or [email protected]

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Port Albert Hall News! As you know we were recently successful in gaining a Community Assistance Grant to purchase new chairs! Thanks to Wellington Shire Council we are now selling our old ones! Here are some photos – Chairs are $6 each or 5 for $25. See Ulla at the General Store if you wish to purchase!

Port Albert Progress Association! Our new home has started! Trevor Crapper has commenced building the new PAPA shed behind the hall – it will be amazing!

Next PAPA meeting is scheduled for Monday, 19 March, 7.30pm at Port Albert Hall – see you there!

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Only working smoke alarms save lives Why should I have a smoke alarm?

If you don’t have a working smoke alarm installed in your home, and a fire occurs, you are:

 57% more likely to suffer property loss and damage  26% more likely to suffer serious injuries  Four times more likely to die

When your asleep you lose your sense of smell. A smoke alarm is your electronic nose. It will alert you if there is smoke from a fire. A small fire can grow to involve an entire room in just two to three minutes. A smoke alarm provides early warning and time to escape. Change your batteries at the change of Daylight Saving!

1 Apr 2018 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local daylight time is about to reach Sunday, 1 April 2018, 3:00:00 am clocks are turned backward 1 hour to Sunday, 1 April 2018, 2:00:00 am local standard time instead. Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 1 Apr 2018 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

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Did you know????

Conway Plumbing Services are currently swapping electric storage hot water services for new and more energy efficient heat pumps. These can save home and business owners up to 65% electricity usage for hot water reducing the cost of living and or running a business. We can replace up to 2 units per address including bungalows and sheds and there is no limit on how many any one person or business can have replaced as long as they have an existing electric storage hot water service!

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Port Albert Directory

Port Albert CFA – Fire Brigade –Meetings Mon Night 730 pm PA Fire Brigade - Emergencies 000 or www.CFA.vic.gov.au Port Albert Progress Association – meets every third Monday 7pm at Port Albert Hall email [email protected] Port Albert Mechanics Hall Committee – Responsible for the up keep, Events & Hire and markets held at the Mechanics Hall – Contact Ulla – 0431734236 People of Port Albert – Community Event Planning Group (beers by the bay, Tarra-Festival & more events to come – Contact Shane 0428 759 908 Port Albert Coast Guard – Part of Australia Volunteer Coast Guards – for membership - https:// coastguard.com.au/membership Phone: (03) 5183 2555 Port Albert Sports and Light Game Fishing – Local Fishing competitions and Team Events - Charles 0427532961 The Friends of St John’s Inc. - promote and develop StJohn’s Church, Raglan Street Port Albert, fund raising and events – Contact President Ray Walka [email protected] Port Albert Yacht Club – Sailing lessons, Sailing competitions & other events – Contact [email protected] 0417106279 The Historic Port Albert Boat Club Inc – Contacts: Peter Pryce-Lewis (President) 0448690951, Stan Harrison (V. President) 0408995066 Yarram Medical Centre - 91 Commercial Rd, Yarram. Ph. 03820333 http://www.ydhs.com.au

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Easter Events!

This is the 46th year of the Tarra Festival over the Easter Holidays! Starting back in 1972, the festival has grown in popularity and size. Estimates are that in addition to some 3000 “locals”, the Tarra Festival attracts around 3000 from surrounding areas plus a further 2-3000 visitors from further afield.

The cornerstone each year is the Easter Saturday street parade and fair in the main street of Yarram. However, the Tarra Festival is much more than just a street parade, it also includes a wide range of markets, fairs, sports, events, Art shows, food events, church activities and exciting community activities across the whole Easter Break.

The parade theme for 2018 is “Things with Wings”, paying respect to the first military air mission which flew out of Yarram 100 years ago. The theme, however, is not just about planes but all things with wings, dragons, birds, butterflies, fairies, angels – the limit is only your imagination.

Friday will feature a range of Sports and Recreation Activities including football, netball, bowls, tennis, yoga, tai chi, parkour, bush walks, trail rides, just to name a few. Saturday will see a change in location of the markets to run in side streets adjacent to the main parade route with Yarram St, Rogers, King St, etc. this should bring a whole heap more interesting things to do both before and after the parade. The Lions Family Fun Day will also be held down at the Yarram Recreation Reserve.

Port Albert will see the festival again this year, with a range of activities in Rutter Park. Family activities, Easter Egg hunt, music in the park, the Shackleton: Escape from Antartica Exhibition at the Maritime Museum, Helicopter joy flights available, the annual Easter Market at Port Albert Hall and Beers by the Bay Sunday night. In the evening the event will culminate with a free firework display on the water at Port Albert and a ceremony to honour all those who have gone before us to make our families what it is today.

Monday will see the Monday Monster Market in Yarram Recreation Reserve!

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ART EXHIBITION!

Come and see our Art Exhibition at Port Albert Mechanics Institute in the Small Hall. Artwork by Jane & Darcy Savage And Stephen & Diana Balhorn

March 30 & 31, April 1st (Easter Long Weekend) For more information contact: Stephen Balhorn : PH 0448524795

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Do you have something for the Tattler? The Port Albert Tattler is community newsletter that hopes to update everyone on what is happening in the area. If you would like to advertise a community group/event in the area for please send through your event details to [email protected].

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