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re-created copy 2 UNDERAGE CAFE The following letter was received by the "Village Bell". It was written by the kids from the Underage Cafe and signed by 68 people, including proprietors of neighbouring shops. An article in the "Pakenham Gazette" (Jan 23rd 1991) also addresses this issue. "This letter is in response to the untrue anonymous letter which was sent by the so-called concerned parent in Upper Beaconsfield concerning Jenny Elsby and the Underage Cafe. It is quite obvious this person who has the nerve to write such a slanderous letter does not know Jenny, her family, or how she runs the Underage Cafe. Being regular customers of the Cafe we feel that if people take note of the letter that was written to the Council and local newspapers it will damage Jenny's reputation and all the good that the cafe does. Jenny has helped many of us and is always prepared to give us moral support. "As for the lies about her supplying us with alcohol and being a bad mother, this person obviously gets their kicks out of involving themselves in other peoples private affairs and making up lies that could ruin reputations and could close down Underage Cafe. No matter what any-one says the Cafe has given kids of Upper Beaconsfield a place where we can enjoy each others company in an alcohol and drug free environment." "Village Bell" has heard no adverse comments about the Cafe since it opened. One comment made to us was that the Cafe was very well supervised and provided a much needed meeting place for teenagers. RAGWORT GALORE!! — BEWARE!! Charles Wilson. Over the last few years there has been a considerable increase in plant numbers, and widespread invasion of roadsides and farmlands by this rather attractive declared noxious weed, which is in full flower in many parts of the town right now! The plant is easily recognized by its bright yellow daisy-like flower in clumps on the top of a plant which grows to about 3/4 metre and has leaves which are very irregularly shaped. The spread of this noxious weed can be reduced if you cut off all flower heads as soon as they are seen - put them in a garbag, and dispose of them with your rubbish. The germination rate for ragwort seed is very high, hence the importance of removing flowers. The remainder of the plant will need to be dug out completely, or sprayed to destroy it. Measurements have shown that the bulk of ragwort seeds fall within 5 metres of the parent plant, and virtually none is deposited more than 40 metres from it ! Simple methods can control it on most properties. POSTAL NEWS Afternoon mail is being collected earlier: Pillar Box clearance times: 9.30 am & 3.00 pm Over the counter: 11.00 am & 4.00 pm 3 UPPER BEACONSFIELD ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING ELECTION OF OFFICE BEARERS to be held on WEDNESDAY 6 FEBRUARY 1991 AT UPPER BEACONSFIELD HALL AT 8.00 PM THIS IS YOUR TOWN, HAVE YOUR SAY, BE INVOLVED ELECTIONS FOR: PRESIDENT SECRETARY VICE PRESIDENT TREASURER 6 COMMITTEE MEMBERS NOMINATION FORM IS ENCLOSED - You can nominate yourself and simply leave it at the Post Office. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ NOMINATION FORM UPPER BEACONSFIELD ASSOCIATION ELECTIONS 1991 I hereby wish to nominate for the following position: PRESIDENT ________________________________ (Insert name) SECRETARY ________________________________ TREASURER ________________________________ COMMITTEE ________________________________ (Cross out that which is not applicable) PLEASE RETURN TO: The Secretary, U.B.A., C/- Upper Beaconsfield Post Office 4 COUNCIL NOTES Cr.Keith Ewenson Lenne Street Kerbing & Channel. It was decided that prior to preparing a half cost scheme, a circular be sent to the residents in an attempt to ascertain the response of property owners to such a proposal. The circular outlined the kerb and channel construction and the approximate cost to abutting owners. The circular was sent on 16 November requesting that comments be forwarded to the Council. To date only 36% of properties have responded. If the other 64% have opinions it is still not too late to tell the Shire. Proposed Local Laws. The Shire is proposing to adopt local laws as circulated on the following subjects: Local Law No. 2 - Council Land, Swimming Pools and Road; Local Law No. 3 - Amenity and Public Safety; Local Law NO. 4 - Incinerators and Open Air Burning; Local Law No. 5 - Public Health The proposed schedule is: 23 January - public notice in Pak. Gazette of Council intention; 6 February - time for lodging submission expires; 11 February - Council consider submissions; 13th February -Notice of Adoption. Now is the time to give consideration to these matters. Manestar Road. The tender for the construction of the next stage is planned, to be let on the 4th March meeting. Work will then commence on the city end of the road. Hall Extensions. The work has commenced and it is encouraging that a local company N.R. & E.M. Wilson was the successful tenderer. When completed the extension will improve the child care facilities and indeed other groups' facilities as well. COUNCIL NOTES Cr.Peter Meeking The Tree - Leppitt Road As many of you would now be aware the tree at the entrance to the general township area is to remain. Officers have now prepared a scheme which will provide for road widening opposite the tree which will still allow the tree to remain, and improve the safety for drivers. Shrubs - Plants - General Store Area. In an attempt to safeguard the plants and shrubs placed in the median strip, stakes have now been added. Disabled Persons Parking Scheme. The Government has advised that a new code for disabled persons parking was gazetted on 12 December 1990. As such there will be a need for the Shire to be involved in the making available of new permits to be introduced. Code A - Disabled Passenger/Driver; Code B - Disabled Passenger; Code C - Organisation providing transport service for the disabled; Code D - Temporary Permit - 6 months. Codes A and B will have three year permits, Code C a one year permit and Code D - 6 months. PAKENHAM AND DISTRICT HOUSING GROUP GLAD FISH The Pakenham and District Housing Group invite community members to join their group; our efforts and achievements reflect the strength of our membership. For further information about the Group, please ring the Berwick-Cranbourne- Pakenham Housing Service on (059) 413-594 or Anne Wilson at the Shire Offices on (059) 411-011. 5 UPPER BEACONSFIELD FIRE BRIGADE Jan Boura NEW FIRE STATION OFFICIALLY OPENED On Sunday 2nd December approximately 250 people witnessed the opening of Upper Beaconsfield's new fire station. Guests included politicians Mr. Bob Charles and Mr. Rob Maclellan, Shire President Cr. Pam Wyley, Crs. Keith Ewenson and Peter Meeking, senior C.F.A. officers, representatives of local fire brigades, tradesmen and suppliers who had helped in the construction and members of the Upper Beaconsfield community. Brigade President, Dr. George Silberbauer welcomed the guests and introduced Captain Eric Bumpstead who thanked all those who had been involved in the project, especially the Ladies Auxiliary, and then gave a brief history of the Brigade. Cr. Wyley praised the new station and complimented both the Brigade and the general community on their contribution to the funding and construction of the building. She also commented on the age of the Tanker and suggested that the workload of the Brigade and the proven fire danger of the area, warranted a modern vehicle. The fire station was then opened by Deputy Chief Officer Bill Mcintosh of the C.F.A. who commented on the Brigade's level of self-help, and stressed that the station highlighted the co-operation between Country Fire Authority, Brigade and local community that was essential for a successful fire service. Guests were then able to inspect the new facilities, and partake of the refreshments provided by the Ladies Auxiliary. All in all a most enjoyable day was had, and the Brigade would like to thank the many hundreds of people who contributed in some way to the construction of the fire station. It is a magnificent facility which will enable the Brigade to continue its high level of service to the community for many years to come. BRIGADE HAS BEEN BUSY - Since the last Village Bell the Brigade has responded to 14 incidents. These were: 3 motor vehicle accidents; 2 scrub fires (1 a support to Narre Warren North F.B. and the other a support to Emerald F.B.); power lines down which caused a grass fire; 4 alleged rubbish fires (NOTE: FIRE RESTRICTIONS ARE NOW IN FORCE) and 4 false alarms. _____________________________ The U.B.A. wishes to pass on its compliments on the opening of the new Fire Station, and to acknowledge the hard work of the Ladies' Auxiliary in its fund- raising effort. _____________________________ HILLVIEW QUARRIES ERECT SIGNS - Public Meeting at OFFICER. Hillview Quarries have defined the boundaries of the property they own in Upper Beaconsfield with 12 notice boards. These boards display the name Hillview Quarries and state that the land is private property. The Annual General Meeting of the Quarry Impact Association Inc. will be held in the Officer Hall at 8 p.m. on Thursday February 7th. Following a brief formal meeting, a summary of the activities of the committee during the past year will be presented. All matters relating to the Hillview land and its usage will be open for discussion. 6 Upper Beaconsfield Community Care Group. Upper Beaconsfield's Annual Community Week is with us again -the period set aside for residents to meet together socially in small street groups or as members of organisations within the community.