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Page 2 The Kentish Voice November 2013 BBC FILMING IN KENTISH RECyCLED SPECTACLES The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in Glasgow, U.K. A carton containing 150 pairs of second hand glasses has been were in Kentish filming for their Children’s Department on a sent to the Lions sorting centre in Redcliff, Queensland. At this television show called “All Over The Place.” The show is a fun centre a team of volunteer optometrists find the prescription for and fact filled travelogue. The researcher for the show, Laura each pair of spectacles and catalogue them ready to be sent to Jane (LJ) Chalmers said that they are looking to explore and developing countries. Reading glasses are also sent overseas. promote unique, fun, and interesting sides of Australia that The people of Kentish are very generous in donating their used children may not have seen. The idea is for the programme to spectacles to this project and the local Lions Club would send be fun, yet educational for 8-12 year olds. away a couple of cartons every year. This offers sight to a great The trip has taken them from Darwin, Cooper Pedy, Mt. Isa, many people who might otherwise never have the opportunity Winton all the way down to Tasmania filming in Wilmot, to see clearly. Australia Post covers the cost of posting all the Sheffield and Railton. reused glasses within Australia and their generosity deserves Along the way they have competed in The Henley On The Todd, recognition. The Dunny Derby at Winton as well as The Derby River Derby. Did you know that the Lions Clubs also recycle used hearing After leaving Tasmania they are going to Canberra and then on aids in the same way? If you have any old hearing aids sitting in to Eden where they will film the Whale Festival before going the cupboard at home, why not drop them off to The Sheffield back home in another week’s time. Medical Centre or Turnbulls Pharmacy so they can be put to The presenters for the show are Michelle Ackerley and use overseas Ed Petrie. The Sheffield Lions Club also collects used stamps Pictured on the cover (above) the crew at Sheffield with Julian The stamps are sold to companies that produce stamp collecting Bale and Roland The Tassie Devil and (below) filming at kits, all proceeds go towards purchaing mobility aids for Railton with Neil Hurley. children with spina bifida.
Australia By Elise Davey STEP INTO SPRING OurCORES Trivia Night fundraiser at the Axeman’s Hall of Fame on Spring is upon us and this year we are again inviting everyone the 11th of October was a great success. A total of $1135 was to come along for our “Step into Spring” celebration, where raised, thank you we greatly appreciate your support. members of our community take the residents of Tandara for a walk around the town followed by a healthy snack in the CORES has a free One Day Suicide Intervention Course coming park with some of our wonderful school children who have up on Saturday the 23rd of November in Sheffield. This course participated in the walk and colouring in competition. We will is sponsored by Kentish Council. So don’t miss out on this great meet at the main entrance to Tandara at 10.30 a.m. on Thursday opportunity in our local community, BOOK NOW: 6491 1552. 14th November where we will pair up volunteers with residents. For more information call: 6491 1552 If you are able to push a wheelchair it’s a great opportunity to Email: [email protected] - www.cores.org.au give back to the community. If not you are still most welcome Town Hall, 66 High Street, Sheffield TAS 7306, PO Box 285 to come along and enjoy the day. Supplied by: GREG MILAROO FENCING HALL MLC DON REYNOLDS Independent Member for Western Tiers FOR ALL YOUR Your Independent member of the Legislative Council, FENCING NEEDS working for the residents of Sheffield, Railton and all Kentish rural districts. Phone: 0414 784 607 for a quote PO Box 361, DELORAINE, Tas 7304 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: 6362 8020 KNIGHT EARTHMOVING TAS BOBCAT, EXCAVATOR & TRUCK HIRE 3½ Tonne Excavator with rubber tracks and 300 or 450 diameter augers. “Family owned business servicing the Kentish area for over 30 years, experience that will assure a job well done.” Specialising in driveway preparations, slab preparations and footings, drains and all other earthmoving needs. Call MATTHEW now on 0418 320 593 or A/H 6491 2308 The Kentish Voice November 2013 Page 3 LCC TRIvIA NIGHT WINTA’S SPRING REPORT On Wednesday night 25th September the Local Chaplaincy “It’s me again, Winta the guide dog.” Committee organised a Trivia night. This was well attended We are a team. My Mum’s life has changed. We visit shops & by various groups in the community. It was an enjoyable and places together, all the things most people take for granted. entertaining evening with a lot of laughter and a little bit of Close your eyes and walk education. We would like to thank all those who sponsored this to the shops, you will event and for the items for raffle and door prizes. The amount soon see what it is like to raised was $868.00 which will go the Local Chaplaincy funds be blind like my Mum. for projects and support of Esther Wass. A special thank you I belong to the Royal to Amanda Hardwicke (who was the representative for Railton Guide Dogs of Tasmania School) for all the questions and answers for the night and to until I retire when I hope Penny Lane as the MC of the evening. to retire to my current Sponsors were: Tazmazia, Sheffield Newsagency, The Sheffield handler. Shed, Railton PO & Newsagency, Turnbulls Pharmacy, Sheffield If I meet other dogs on Post Office, World of Marbles, Railton Hair Gallery, Mitch’s the street I will stop but Fruit Place, Sheffield Veterinary Clinic, Naomi’s Kitchen, if that dog is on a short Railton Farm Fresh, Grumpy’s Place and Fudge Parlour. controlled lead I will go forward. Sheffield/Railton Community Bank® Project SHEFFIELD/RAILTON COMMuNITy BANK® Help make our We’re getting oh so close! 281 pledges totalling $619,450 at the time of writing. bank a reality Just a few more pledges needed and we will be able to proceed to the next stage of feasibility study. It’s been a long journey, Just by doing something as simple as but now we can all see the light at the end of the tunnel and the dedicated team of voluntary steering committee members are banking you’ll help make Sheffield/Railton champing at the bit to get our branch open. Community Bank® Branch a reality Below is what our branch could look like – wouldn’t that look great in Sheffield. We offer a full range of personal Did you know you can deposit Contact: Adrian Crowther 0419 571 661 for more information. and business banking products or withdraw with Bank@Post and services. Sheffield Post Office Contact our team at the Devonport Railton Post Office branch on 6498 7700 or visit them on Fridays at: 20 Foster Street, Railton Have you pledged yet? 9am – 10:30am Pledge forms can be returned to: 47 Main Street, Sheffield Sheffield Fruit & Veg 11am – 12:30pm Railton Farm Fresh Wilmot & Surrounds By Appointment Wilmot Online Access Centre
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WOMEN’S AuXILIARy The 5000 Poppies Project was DAy 2013 The General Meeting was held on mentioned after a couple of us had heard The General Public are invited to the Monday 7th October 2013. 17 ladies were the ABC interview with a young lass Sheffield Remembrance Day Service present, as ever an encouraging turn up. involved with a one day only workshop to be held in the Sheffield School on The President welcomed the members down South. The idea of the National Monday 11th. November and added a special Welcome Back to Project is to knit and/or crochet at least to start at 10.40 am Val Grey after a prolonged absence while 5000 poppies to arrange at the Anzac caring for her husband Dale who is now Memorial in Melbourne next year, 2014, KENTISH well on the road to recovery. in remembrance of 100 years since First The meeting continued with our official World War. If anyone is interested please COMMuNITy motto and on to business. We discussed look up 5000poppies.wordpress.com to KITCHEN the upcoming Railton Christmas Lunch learn all about it. Patterns are available and also an invitation to join the Zeehan for all you knitters and crochet artists. How much food can you buy for a gold Auxiliary for a lunch down the West We then went on to discuss the arrange- coin? Come and have a meal and chat at Coast. Unfortunately this one arrived ments for the Wake of the husband of the Kentish Community Kitchen. too late for us to fit in our individual one of our members to be held the next Time: 6:30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th calendars. Hopefully next year we will day, Tuesday 8th, at the RSL Club. We Tuesday of each month. receive notification a little earlier because had been approached by the family and Place: Supper room at the Town Hall we all agreed we would like to support our ladies all offered to do their bit as re- them as others support us. gards food with their various expertise. We spoke of the Care Parcel to which we The meeting closed at 3.10 p.m. and the contributed which was sent to the relative of next meeting will be for Monday 4th PLUMBER November. RON GREEVES one of our members. He is serving in Egypt a student from the local school gave an Phone: 6491 1795 RAILTON RSL address. After the Dawn Service all were Mob: 0409 707 626 It is with great pleasure that I submit this invited to the RSL where breakfast was report on the Railton Sub Branch. We had prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary. Septic • Sewer a good Financial Report for 2012, and The main service was also well attended Hot & Cold Water the Committee members are the same and the Guest Speaker was an ex local Roof Spouting as last year. The Committee authorized resident, Captain Andrew McMillan a number of maintenance tasks to be from the Regular Army. Lunch was also Storm water completed including washing the ceiling provided by the Ladies Auxiliary. in the bar area, which is now back to its The Annual Dinner, again catered original white colour. by The Ladies Auxiliary, was a great We received a grant from DVA for a success and was attended by 65 people. Kentish Glass commercial dish washer for the kitchen In attendance were the State President which has now been installed and is a and two past State Presidents. & handyman great help for those who use the kitchen. The Railton Cenotaph, opposite the Sub The Railton Ladies Auxiliary purchased Branch is a major stopping place for service paint for the outside of the building. All tourists, as they take photos of the four the painting was done by volunteers, and carved wood figures that stand beside Phone: they did a great job. The Committee also the Cenotaph and also the Gun and installed two new glass doors in the front Trench Mortar. SHANE SCAMMELL of the premises with new logos. There is If in Railton, please call in to the Railton also a new neon sign on the front of the RSL. We are open Tuesday to Saturday building advertising the Railton RSL. from 4 p.m. until late and meals are 0400 957 847 ANZAC Day saw a great turnout with available most Friday nights. a big crowd at the Dawn Service where David Moles DFM Hon Secretary Chris Hearle PAINTER & DECORATOR interior and exterior over 30+ years trade experience Phone 6491 2030 Page 6 The Kentish Voice November 2013 Fuel Freddy’s POLICE REPORT petrol saving tips Cyclists are an ever increasing sight on our roads (as “Braking” Kentish has possibly some of the best training grounds Anyone driving around in a hybrid – both road wise and scenery) and cycling is becoming motor vehicle will probably know that a more popular sport. As a driver we must learn to each time they brake, the momentum from the car as it accommodate other road users including cyclists and our is slowed is converted into electricity. This is then stored in driving behaviour must suit the conditions at hand. a battery and used to help power the vehicle. That’s a bit If you do see a cyclist, slow down – wait if you have to of clever technology (regenerative brakes) being used in a way to harness energy that would otherwise be wasted. pass, and give a safe berth when doing so. Cyclists also have responsibilities when using our roads. They must For the rest of us that don’t drive a hybrid car, braking adhere to all road rules as any road user must. Further equates to wasted energy. Each time you brake, you lose all the momentum from the car that was generated by to this they should consider wearing brightly coloured the engine, which had to burn petrol or diesel to power it. clothes to be more visible to those around them. A simple technique for reducing this wasted energy and Crime in the Kentish area is still relatively low which saving fuel, is to simply take your foot off the accelerator always breeds complacency. We need to continue to do the sooner when approaching junctions and do less braking. simple things to deter criminals. This may be as easy as Thinking ahead and anticipating where you are going to locking the doors of your house and cars, having valuables need to stop means you can ease back on the throttle, in cars out of eye-sight and keeping an eye out for each lessen the need for braking and so reduce your fuel use. If you typically drive hard right up to a junction and then other. jump on the brakes, you could be wasting a lot of fuel as As a community we are the best crime fighting tool we well as upsetting your passengers! have and looking after your neighbour is a valuable thing More eco-driving tips online at www.ecodrive.org to do as we would want them to do the same to us. 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The motley crew at Phoenix Steel can help you with great service and prices [email protected] Page 8 The Kentish Voice November 2013 until the fire is very close before deciding what to do. When BuSHFIRE. fires are burning under ‘severe’, ‘extreme’ or ‘catastrophic’ fire SHOuLD yOu LEAvE EARLy OR STAy AND DEFEND conditions, this can be fatal. yOuR PROPERTy? Most people who die in a bushfire are caught by the fire in the Tasmania Fire Service Chief Officer Mike Brown said, “The open, either in their car or on foot. Others are killed or seriously devastating bushfire events of last summer are still fresh in the injured because they crashed in poor visibility when they left minds of many Tasmanians. I urge all Tasmanians to learn from too late. those experiences to reduce the effects of future disasters.” Mr Brown stresses, “it’s very important you do not flee a “If you live in or near bushland, you, your family, and your bushfire at the last minute. If your home is well prepared it home are at risk,” he said. may be safer to protect yourself from radiant heat by sheltering “Bushfires are inevitable, unpredictable and can significantly inside for the time it takes for the fire to pass.” impact communities and the economy.” nearby Safer places “The TFS continues to urge all Tasmanian’s living in or near However, even the best plans can fail. You must identify a these areas to decide well before a bushfire breaks out whether number of safe places you can relocate to at very short notice if they will leave early, which is always the safest option, or stay all else fails; that is, if you are caught unawares by a bushfire, or and defend their property,” said Mr Brown. your plan to defend your home fails. a nearby safer place could Bushfire Survival plan. be a well prepared neighbour’s home, or a nearby ploughed “It is essential for people living in or near bushland to have paddock, a sports ground or a beach. a Bushfire Survival Plan which details exactly how you will You should only rely on these places as a last resort. And if prepare and what action you will take if threatened by bushfire,” you can’t identify some nearby safe places, you must plan to Mr Brown said. leave early. Remember, leaving early is your safest option. Mr Brown said, “A well prepared home increases its chance For further information and to download your of survival. The plan must be in writing, practiced regularly Bushfire Survival Plan Booklet visit and take into consideration the ages and physical capabilities of www.fire.tas.gov.au or free call 1800 000 699. everyone in your household, including children and the elderly.” This is a fire safety message from Tasmania’s firefighters Once a Bushfire Survival Plan is in place it is important for people to know what action to take when a bushfire approaches. Should you leave early, or stay and defend your property? Bushfire Survival Plan “People should decide well in advance of a bushfire whether Know your bushfire risk. Make a plan. they will leave or stay with their homes to defend them.” PREPARE • ACT • SURVIVE “This decision needs to be part of your Bushfire Survival Plan.” www.fire.tas.gov.au Mr Brown said, “There are two safe options when threatened by bushfire: leaving early well before the fire arrives, or staying and defending a well prepared property.” “Remember, leaving early is always the safest option.” “Staying to defend property during a bushfire always carries some risk of injury or death. When the fire danger ratings is ‘catastrophic’, you should not plan to defend your home under any circumstances.” “However, defending a well-prepared home is a reasonable choice if: • it is well-prepared; • You are physically fit and emotionally prepared, and • Fire conditions are less than ‘extreme’. “But the decision about whether you should leave early or stay and defend your property is up to you and others in the household”, he said. Do not flee at the last minute. Fire services know that many people don’t make timely decisions about what they will do when bushfire threatens. They wait MW COUNSELLING For caring and supportive professional counselling and assistance with real help with Addictions, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Group Therapy and more… Mick Willis [Dip.Couns, MAIPC] Barrington Mob. 0407 921 104 Email. [email protected] Member of the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Member of the Australian Counselling Association The Kentish Voice November 2013 Page 9 STAyING CONNECTED by tim wilson, sheffield online centre Hello again, Ebooks are on the rise, bookstores are on the way down. Most people like listening to music. The internet has many Ebooks are electronic, so they can be read on a computer or places where you can listen to your favourite music. A free tablet. On an iPad you can carry hundreds of ebooks at any service worth a listen is Pandora. It took a while to come to time. If you join the local library, you can download thousands Australia but it has arrived. Be aware though, if your monthly of ebook titles for free (5 at a time). No late fees either, which data limit is small then this service may chew it up. That said, is always good. Have a look at the titles available by visiting there is a massive amount of music to be found at Pandora.com www.linc.tas.gov.au No library card? No problem, visit Hope you enjoy it. Sheffield Library and join the library for free. A library card is your ticket to free audiobooks. Why do you want to pay for Passwords should be easy to remember but hard for others to books again? guess. Look at this one: SaDe1979 No one is going to guess that, but how would you remember it? If Steve is your dad, A wireless network is great. It allows you to wander around anne is your mum, Damien is your brother and eric is your with your computer and not be tied to one area of your house. other brother and you were born in 1979, it shouldn’t be too But what do you do when the range isn’t quite far enough. hard. Can you see how it fits together? What combination can What do you do when you want to sit in the chook shed you come up with that will make a strong password? Maybe playing online chess and there is no reception? If you are it’s time to get a new, harder to guess password? prepared to get a second wireless router (preferably same brand), then you can often get their signals to overlap and Scanners are great but OCR scanners are even better. Optical therefore increase the overall wireless range, like a repeater. Character Recognition scanners will as they scan, read your Yes, you have to pay for another wireless router! documents word for word. So when it is scanned, you can then search the document for a specific word or phrase. Makes Thanks, Tim searching large documents very quick and convenient. OCR For Beginners ...... Computers for the Curious scanners cost more than your normal scanners, but they are This course runs on the second Wednesday in the month the very impressive. Fujitsu ScanSnap make some good models. next being november 13. The course will run from 2-4 p.m. Sometimes projects can be complicated. A wedding is an at the Access Centre. It is FREE. If this time does not suit then example. Many steps to complete. Business often use a Gantt please give us a call. Bookings are essential! chart to help them through a project. It is a fancy timeline Come and learn the basics of using a with deadlines and milestones along the way. Gantter is a free computer. Surf the internet and be amazed online project manager program that uses gantt charts. I have by how it all works. Computers are had a play and it works well and is free. Visit gantter.com to not going away. What is stopping you? learn more. Call 6491 1878 to book. ¥ SHEFFIELD HOTEL µ Bottleshop Specials 4/11/13 to 17/11/13 What’s On At Our bottleshop specials change every fortnight Carlton Draught Cartons . . . . $46 .99 .6 Pack $15 .99 The Sheffield Pub! XXXX Gold Cartons ...... $42 .99 .6 Pack $14 .99 XMAS PARTIES!!! No matter how BIG or small, Tooheys 5 Seeds Cider Carton . . $49 .99 .6 Pack $16 .99 all are catered for at the Sheffield Hotel With private Pure Blonde Cartons . . . . . $48 .99 .6 Pack $16 .99 function rooms available, “off the board” or a menu to suit your needs, we cater for all. Carlton Cold Carton ...... $40 .99 .6 Pack $14 .99 Smirnoff Double Black Cans 4Pk ...... $19 99. Fri 22nd November: ZEIKEN BLACK HYPNOTIST. Jack Daniels Cans Or Stubbies 4Pk ...... $18 99. Loads of laughs last time even more this time with Jim Beam Cans 10Pk ...... $38 .99 an adults only version. Presold tickets only, no door Bundaberg & Red Cans 10PK ...... $38 99. sales. Contact Melissa on 0419 395 706 for enquiries Lemon Ruskis Stubbies 4Pk ...... $15 99. and tickets or from the bar at the Sheffield Hotel. Baileys Irish Cream 700ml ...... $30 99. Fri 29th November: Bacardi & Bacardi Oakheart 700ml ...... $39 99. DAVE HAWKINS ALL ROUND ENTERTAINER Eristoff Premium Vodka 700ml ...... $36 99. A night of song, dance, trivia and entertainment. Wolf Blass Eaglehawk Wine Range ...... $10 99. This nights a fundraiser for Relay For Life and will Yellowtail Wines ...... $11 99. be heaps of fun. Trivia starts at 8 p.m. Jacobs Creek Core Range Wine ...... $11 99. Tickets are $20.00 From Jules at the pub or Kim at ✱ Plus many more specials in store! ✱ the Don Store. Sheffield Hotel Roland Bistro open 7 dayS a week foR luncH & dinneR. All new menu has arrived. Our Roland View Bistro’s new season Menu is up and running. 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Page 10 The Kentish Voice November 2013 STAyING CONNECTED by tim wilson, sheffield online centre KENTISH COUNCIL Hello again, Ebooks are on the rise, bookstores are on the way down. Most people like listening to music. The internet has many Ebooks are electronic, so they can be read on a computer or INTERIM PLANNING SCHEMES – HAVE YOUR SAY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING places where you can listen to your favourite music. A free tablet. On an iPad you can carry hundreds of ebooks at any October 19th was a milestone date for planning reform in the The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Council will be held in service worth a listen is Pandora. It took a while to come to time. If you join the local library, you can download thousands region, and State. Our council, along with the other eight the Council Chambers, 69 High Street, Sheffield at 7pm on Australia but it has arrived. Be aware though, if your monthly of ebook titles for free (5 at a time). No late fees either, which councils in the North-West, introduced a new planning Tuesday, 19th November, 2013. The Annual Report for the is always good. Have a look at the titles available by visiting data limit is small then this service may chew it up. That said, scheme based on a single Regional Land Use Plan. 2012/2013 financial year will be presented and ratepayers www.linc.tas.gov.au No library card? No problem, visit there is a massive amount of music to be found at Pandora.com are invited to attend. The monthly ordinary meeting of Sheffield Library and join the library for free. A library card The new schemes – known as Interim Planning Schemes - Hope you enjoy it. Council will immediately follow the AGM. is your ticket to free audiobooks. Why do you want to pay for remove unnecessary differences between municipal areas Passwords should be easy to remember but hard for others to books again? guess. Look at this one: SaDe1979 No one is going to guess and improve consistency in the format, structure and content RATES REMINDER A wireless network is great. It allows you to wander around of regulatory provisions. In the Interim Planning Schemes, that, but how would you remember it? If Steve is your dad, The second rate instalment was due and payable on 31st anne is your mum, Damien is your brother and eric is your with your computer and not be tied to one area of your house. things are similarly described and are generally dealt with the But what do you do when the range isn’t quite far enough. October 2013. All outstanding amounts will accrue interest. other brother and you were born in 1979, it shouldn’t be too same way wherever they occur. This consistency delivers hard. Can you see how it fits together? What combination can What do you do when you want to sit in the chook shed more certainty for landowners and communities. Another playing online chess and there is no reception? If you are AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS & VOLUNTEER AWARDS you come up with that will make a strong password? Maybe new feature of the Interim Planning Schemes is the ability to prepared to get a second wireless router (preferably same Council is calling for nominations for the above awards. it’s time to get a new, harder to guess password? read them online via the Tasmanian Planning Commission brand), then you can often get their signals to overlap and Application forms are available from Council’s website at Scanners are great but OCR scanners are even better. Optical website http://schemes.planning.tas.gov.au/cradlecoast.aspx therefore increase the overall wireless range, like a repeater. www.kentish.tas.gov.au or by contacting Aleasha at the Character Recognition scanners will as they scan, read your This online tool makes it quicker and easier to find the Yes, you have to pay for another wireless router! Council Office. documents word for word. So when it is scanned, you can then sections of the scheme that are of interest to you. search the document for a specific word or phrase. Makes Thanks, Tim searching large documents very quick and convenient. OCR For Beginners ...... Computers for the Curious A two-month period of review and comment on the new CAPTURING KENTISH scanners cost more than your normal scanners, but they are This course runs on the second Wednesday in the month the schemes is underway. Comments can be made in writing by Have you got an amazing Kentish photo on your wall, very impressive. Fujitsu ScanSnap make some good models. next being november 13. The course will run from 2-4 p.m. individuals or businesses and delivered up until 5pm on perhaps a spectacular image of mist around Mt Roland Sometimes projects can be complicated. A wedding is an at the Access Centre. It is FREE. If this time does not suit then Friday 20th December 2013. After this date, the Minister and “somewhere’’ on your hard drive? example. Many steps to complete. Business often use a Gantt please give us a call. Bookings are essential! Tasmanian Planning Commission will review the submissions Have you managed to capture an image of a goat in the frost chart to help them through a project. It is a fancy timeline Come and learn the basics of using a and consider what, if any, alterations need to be made to the at Wilmot, or the smiling faces of kids watching Targa at with deadlines and milestones along the way. Gantter is a free computer. Surf the internet and be amazed Interim Planning Schemes. A hearing will be held by the online project manager program that uses gantt charts. I have by how it all works. Computers are Railton this year? Commission to help it consider each submission, the details had a play and it works well and is free. Visit gantter.com to not going away. What is stopping you? If you want the best images of Kentish, you’ve got to go to learn more. of which will be announced in early 2014. Once all Call 6491 1878 to book. submissions have been considered, and any changes made the people that live there – they’re the ones who witness its to the Interim Planning Schemes, the Minister will announce every mood, who are there at the right moment to capture them as the final planning schemes (no longer regarded as that stunning moment of sunlight, and to capture the secrets Interim). lurking around the corner. ¥ SHEFFIELD HOTEL µ Now is the time to have your say. You can see the Interim Tourism and Economic Development Officer Chris Frankcombe is seeking images from the district for use in Bottleshop Specials 4/11/13 to 17/11/13 What’s On At Planning Schemes online at the Tasmanian Planning Our bottleshop specials change every fortnight Commission website above, via our council website or in future online Kentish marketing campaigns. If you have an Carlton Draught Cartons . . . . $46 99. .6 Pack $15 .99 The Sheffield Pub! printed format at our council office. Written submissions can image of a spectacular scene, an odd or funny moment, or XXXX Gold Cartons ...... $42 .99 .6 Pack $14 .99 XMAS PARTIES!!! No matter how BIG or small, be made via email, post or delivered in person – delivery some of the characters and events of the region, then Chris Tooheys 5 Seeds Cider Carton . . $49 .99 .6 Pack $16 .99 all are catered for at the Sheffield Hotel With private details and useful tips for preparing a submission can be wants to tap your talent. We can’t pay for the pictures, but Pure Blonde Cartons . . . . . $48 99. .6 Pack $16 .99 function rooms available, “off the board” or a menu found on our council website. we will credit the photographer whenever possible. to suit your needs, we cater for all. Carlton Cold Carton ...... $40 99. .6 Pack $14 .99 The images will be used in an online photographic gallery of
Smirnoff Double Black Cans 4Pk ...... $19 99. Fri 22nd November: the region, and potentially in future Kentish marketing ZEIKEN BLACK HYPNOTIST. Jack Daniels Cans Or Stubbies 4Pk ...... $18 99. activity, with the permission of the photographer. Loads of laughs last time even more this time with Jim Beam Cans 10Pk ...... $38 .99 an adults only version. Presold tickets only, no door Please email any contributions to Bundaberg & Red Cans 10PK ...... $38 99. sales. Contact Melissa on 0419 395 706 for enquiries [email protected] or drop them in to the Lemon Ruskis Stubbies 4Pk ...... $15 99. and tickets or from the bar at the Sheffield Hotel. Council Office. Baileys Irish Cream 700ml ...... $30 99. Fri 29th November: Bacardi & Bacardi Oakheart 700ml ...... $39 .99 DAVE HAWKINS ALL ROUND ENTERTAINER NEXT COUNCIL MEETING Eristoff Premium Vodka 700ml ...... $36 99. A night of song, dance, trivia and entertainment. The Annual General Meeting of Council will be held at the Wolf Blass Eaglehawk Wine Range ...... $10 .99 This nights a fundraiser for Relay For Life and will Council Office, Sheffield on Tuesday 19th November 2013 Yellowtail Wines ...... $11 99. be heaps of fun. Trivia starts at 8 p.m. commencing at 7pm with the Ordinary Meeting of Council to Jacobs Creek Core Range Wine ...... $11 99. Tickets are $20.00 From Jules at the pub or Kim at follow. ✱ Plus many more specials in store! ✱ the Don Store.
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Page 10 The Kentish Voice November 2013 The Kentish Voice November 2013 Page 11 This Month In Our Gardens GROWING TOMATOES I would like to share with you how every year my Dad happens favourite vegetables, record their story and pass them on for to produce some of the biggest, most delicious tomatoes I have future generations. ever tasted. Some tomato varieties that you could consider growing: Way back in the 1950’s in suburban Melbourne there was an Roma – for preserving, sauces and salads, Yellow pear- for Italian migrant by the name of Mario who had the most amazing salads, Grosse Lisse and Appolo- red and juicy, good for slicing, vegetable garden. Some of the vegetables he was growing such Beef steak- fleshy, good for sauces, Black Russian- sweet and as the zucchini and eggplant, his neighbours had never seen tasty, good for salads. before. But it was the tomato bushes that amazed, no one had Some hints on growing super tomatoes: seen before such an abundance of huge red fleshy tomatoes Soil preparation: Add a handful of blood and bone in the growing on the one bush. bottom of the planting hole, but keep away from the roots of the This was the tomato that Mario’s wife used as the base for her young plant. Tomatoes don’t like lime. wonderful sauces and pasta dishes not only because they were Planting: Use good, strong, tall stakes for support and put in so fleshy and tasty, the skin peeled off very easily after a quick position at time of planting. Bury seedlings fairly deeply. Water dip in boiling water. in well. In turn, Mario passed some of these tomatoes over the back Feeding: Don’t over water young plants and don’t start feeding fence to his neighbour Bill and demonstrated to him how to dry until the first flowers appear. Feed with liquid seaweed solution out the seeds from the best tomato in the crop and store them mixed occasionally with a teaspoon of sulphate of potash. away in a brown paper bag until the following spring. Bill soon Saving seeds: Place selected seeds in a small strainer and wash became quite successful at growing these wonderful tomatoes away the fleshy portion. Scatter the seed over a piece of paper from seed particularly after learning from Mario how best to towel and leave in a warm spot to dry out. When completely dry nurture these plants. place the piece of towel in a brown paper bag or envelope, seal Bill then passed on some of his seedlings to his son Jim when it up and label and date carefully. When planting out the seeds, Jim was ready to set up his first vegetable garden. By this time place the piece of paper towel holding the seeds on top of some these tomato plants were known as the “Mario Tomato.” seed raising mix and then cover with a fine layer of the mix and So in 2008, it was Jim who gave my Dad one of Mario’s water sparingly. tomatoes in a small pot. “Try this tomato, Trev”, he said. “I’ll guarantee you’ll get If you would like to know more on anything in this article or enough tomatoes of this one plant to keep you going all summer, need advice on your own personal garden needs please contact and it won’t get wilt. It grows big, so stake it well”. Trev had Todd at Clematis Cottage Nursery, Spring St, Sheffield or been complaining to Jim that his tomato plants always seemed phone on 6491 2183 to get wilt and die off in early summer. “What’s it called?” asked Trev. KENTISH GARDEN CLuB NEWS Jim shrugged. “My Dad grew them for years. We call them The daffodil /spring flower show has been and gone for another Mario’s tomato because Dad got the seeds from his Italian year and what a great success is was. Despite the inclement neighbour called Mario and where Mario got them from we can weather and being grand final weekend, more than 500 hundred only guess, he most likely brought them with him from Italy”. visitors passed through the doors. The support from the local So every year since then my Dad has saved the seed from the community was outstanding as was the effort put in by the best of Mario’s tomatoes and each year he produces a wonderful members of the club in making the show a huge success. We crop that keeps my Mum busy all summer making pasta sauce thank everyone for their contribution. which she freezes in plastic bags. It is great to think that Mario’s The major raffle prize was won by Tammy from the Sheffield tomatoes are still being grown 60 years later here in Australia Motor Inn and the other prizes were scattered between and who knows how long before that in Italy. Deloraine and Burnie. We look forward to seeing everyone The moral of this story? Save the seeds of your best and again next year. At the October 10th meeting of the garden club our guest speaker was Andrew Lockett from the Red Dragon Nursery who gave a demonstration of propagating and grafting of plants. A very informative presentation and lots of beautiful and unusual plants for sale at cheap prices from the nursery. One of the benefits of being a garden club member and attending meetings is the opportunity to purchase plants that you may not find readily available . The next garden club outing will be on Saturday November 30th. This will be a bus trip to the National Rose Garden of Australia at Woolmers Estate, Longford. The estate has advised that this date should be peak flowering time for the many thousands of roses in the gardens and we hope to see the full beauty of the roses on the day. A tour of the house and garden is included in the day trip and we will be visiting a nursery and other activities to be confirmed next month. Cost is $15 for members and $25 for non members and all bookings need to be confirmed by the next meeting on November 14th. The next general meeting will be at the town hall on Thursday Page 12 The Kentish Voice November 2013 November 14th at 7.30 pm and guest speaker will be Amanda Blake talking on a favourite flower - the iris. Before the meeting KENTISH GARDEN CLuB we have an open garden to visit from 6.30 pm at the home of Roz OPEN GARDENS 2013 and Derek Arnold 115 High St Sheffield. Everyone welcome. Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 november, 10 am – 4 pm. For all garden club enquiries please call the secretary Cate Each year members of the Kentish Garden Club open their Rejman 0407 112 090 or the president Kevin Dunn 6492 3375. gardens to the public, with all monies raised from entry to the Happy Gardening gardens donated to charity. This year, over the weekend of 16 & 17 November, five stunning OPEN GARDENS AUSTRALIA gardens located in Railton, Sheffield, Nook, and Lower Open Gardens Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that Barrington will be open. opens private gardens and organises garden-themed events for This is a fabulous opportunity to wander through a range of public enjoyment around the country. Entry fee to most gardens different garden styles, get inspiration and ideas for your is $7. This list is just some of the many gardens open this month own garden, and to chat to the owners first-hand for tips and november 2013 information. 2-3 Thorfield , 744 South Riana Rd, South Riana 10am- Of note, most of these gardens have been created in the last 10 4.30pm years from little more than bare paddocks and a few trees. 9-10 norma’s Garden, 11 George St, Ulverstone 10am- Some of the gardens will also have produce for sale. 4.30pm For the latest information on the Open Garden weekend, as well Grey Sands Vineyard, 6 Kerrisons Rd, Glengarry as a map of the gardens, addresses and descriptions, please visit 10am-5pm our website at www.kentishgardenclub.com.au, where you will 16-17 Fairhall Garden, 1 Heath Crt, Devonport 10am-4.30pm also be able to download a copy of the brochure. Alternatively, 23-24 o ld WesleyDale, 1970 Mole Creek Rd, Mole Creek please call Cate Rejman on 0407 112 090 for further information. 2pm-8pm For more information on these and other gardens open in Little Johnny is in art class. The art teacher asks, “What are you Tasmania visit the website drawing?” Johnny answers, “A cow eating grass,” “Where’s the grass?” www.opengarden.org.au/regions/tas_calendar.html “The cow ate it!” “Oh... what about the cow?” “She ran away!” Railton Hotel Now serving counter meals Tues. to Sun. 12 noon - 2 p.m. Tues. to Sat. 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Good food at good prices. The new owners, Bruce and Kerstin, welcome you to their hotel. 6496 1232 PARADISE homES BUILDING CONTRACTORS Drafting & Designing NEW HOMES & EXTENSIONS
SDH & LM Steers 391 Paradise Rd Paradise Mobile: 0427 912 414 Home: 6491 2414 Accreditation number : ‘CC1928N’ The Kentish Voice November 2013 Page 13 PIZZA CONNECTION “As food is to the body, so is the word of God to the soul.” Another successful men’s pizza night was held in the Sheffield NOTICE OF TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF Town Hall on Wednesday, 16 October, despite the wind and the RAIL TRAIL AT STOODLEY rain! The main speaker was Graham Hooper from Brisbane who was in Tasmania teaching and speaking at various venues. The You may have recently noticed some harvesting theme of his message was the failures we encounter in life and activity within the Stoodley Plantation. the sense of hopelessness we can experience. These can lead to Timberlands Pacific has commenced operations a lack of self worth, bitterness, depression and even worse. He within the Stoodley plantation area. There are three referred to biblical teaching and the strength we can draw from distinct areas due for harvest in 2013, two of which are our Christian faith to meet these challenges. adjacent to the Rail Trail. These areas will be replanted A young man outlined his life and the problems he had back to Pine in 2014. encountered, many of which were outside his own control. Sections of the Rail Trail will be temporarily closed for How he had hope and expectations beyond his own resources, safety reasons whilst this occurs. Detour signs will be supernatural support which gave him “a peace beyond human placed where applicable. understanding.” For your safety and the safety of the people working A young music team gave a contemporary programme of on site, please obey all signage. Christian music. A very positive night of men enjoying the company of each other and discussing the issues we all face in For further details Call Timberlands Pacific on an uncertain society. There is a CD available of the evening, (03) 6345 3200 or go to the website free of charge. – www.tppl.com.au/community A similar men’s pizza night will be held in Deloraine late in November. For further information, phone 6492 1160, 6427 3477, 6491 2525. HuB INC REPORT NOTICE OF TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF Thank you everyone for your continued support, this allows us FOREST WALK to support projects, groups and individuals within our Kentish Community. Through Spring and Summer 2013 & 2014 you may recent donations include notice the harvest and replant of several areas in and Sheffield School Presentation Day Awards $1350. around the Stoodley plantation. National Youth Championships - Adam Ridgway $300. Variety Tasmania - Rose Farrelly $250. During 2014 the final area of this part of the estate will Sheffield Medical Centre – new equipment $10,000. be harvested adjacent to the Stoodley Arboretum, on Lions Club – Triple Top Mountain Run $300. the Western side of the Stoodley Road. Variety Tasmania – Jo Treloar $250. Sheffield Golf Club Competition - $200. This area is regularly visited by locals and visitors Thank you to everyone for your understanding as we did alike and as such Timberlands Pacific have been renovations in our back room, Allen, Michael and Chris did an communicating with council and local interest groups. amazing job for us. As timing for harvest nears closer, Timberlands Pacific If you haven’t been in for a while be sure to call in, we are will be installing signage and placing advertisements open Monday to Thursday 10:00 am till 3:30 pm and Fridays and bulletins in local news print and tourist information 10:00 am till 4:00 pm. The Committee booths. Please take this opportunity to discuss any matter with Timberlands Pacific or your local council member.
The arboretum adjacent is not part of the harvest area, however the carpark and access to the forest walk will be temporarily closed for safety reasons.
This will be the third time this area of plantation will commence a new rotation since its establishment in 1939 and will be replanted back to Pine to recommence the growing process. The high valued logs being extracted from this site will be processed within Tasmania to create products such as treated decking, house building lumber, fruit box packaging and news print.
For further details Call Timberlands Pacific on (03) 6345 3200 or go to the website – www.tppl.com.au/community Page 14 The Kentish Voice November 2013 HELPING HANDS IS A COMMuNITy LETTER TO THE EDITOR What is Sheffield becoming? PROJECT . . . FOR yOu On October 21st at around 9.15 a.m. I was exiting the Chemist A group of volunteers are reminding the people of Kentish and shop and witnessed an event of poor behaviour and lack of in particular Sheffield residents that this free service continues self control. On opposite sides of the Main St. 2 MEN(?) were to be provided one day a month. hurling abuse and threats at one another. Both men approached It is aimed to usually be the middle Saturday in each month each other at a rapid pace while still hurling abuse. with the next Helping Hands day planned for November 16 They clashed in a flurry of punches and wrestling to the ground Remember that this is your opportunity to get some of those in the driveway into the Caltex garage. About 20 or 30 people small jobs done that seem to get left unfinished, perhaps because watched and called for Police to be called. you are no longer able or cannot afford to have them completed. A young woman from the Chemist called to one of the men to This “no strings attached” service is provided by the Sheffield stop by name. They eventually stopped but not without further Bible Chapel but you do need to contact either Ken phone abuse and threats. “I know where you live” was heard to be said. 6491 1512 or Andrew phone 6491 1610 before November 16th as Where are the Police when needed. this assists the organisers to plan the day to maximum benefit. What is Sheffield becoming? HOME MADE RICOTTA CHEESE ingredients: 2 litres whole milk, 2 teaspoon salt, 120 ml white vinegar curds are very soft. Don’t let the ricotta drain for too long as you want (or lemon juice) some moisture left to allow the ricotta to remain soft. equipment needed: Pan, Large flat spoon, Colander/sieve, Thermometer 8. Pack the curds in a storage container and refrigerate then consume! 1. Heat the milk to 65º C in a pan on the stove (as fast as possible with note: This is a fresh cheese and is best eaten on the day it is made, but will minimal stirring). keep for a week in the fridge. 2. When the milk reaches 65º C add the salt and mix slowly. Safety tip: It is a good idea to rinse your utensils with some boiling water 3. Continue heating to 85º C with minimal stirring. before you start, to make sure that no spoilage bacteria affects your fresh 4. Add the vinegar (or lemon juice) - a small amount of very, very slow cheese if you intend to keep it in the fridge for a few days before you eat it. stirring may be required to ensure the vinegar is mixed with the milk. uses for ricotta: 5. After about 30 seconds, the mixture should have formed into translucent • It’s great on toast, crispbread or pancakes - either with a drizzle of honey whey and separated curds. There should be no milky patches remaining. for a sweet taste or with herbs and garlic for a savoury taste. 6. Let it stand for 1-2 minutes for the curd to firm. • A staple in many Italian pasta dishes – have a go at home made ravioli 7. Remove the curds very carefully with a flat spoon and place into the or stuffed cannelloni. colander. Let it drain for 1-2 minutes. Be very gentle with this as the • Sweet tooth? – try a baked ricotta cheesecake.
The Kentish Voice November 2013 Page 15 SHEFFIELD GOLF CLuB the winner was Alan Duncan with 41 points. RAILTON BOWLS CLuB men’s Singles Championship patroness Day. Pennant is now under way for the season This event was played over three days, Mrs. Jenny Smith, the patroness 2013/14. Unfortunately the women’s first 72 holes in all. Despite very trying of Sheffield ladies golf generously game was cancelled after a few ends conditions at times some great golf was sponsored a stroke event. The winner last Thursday 19th October due to the played. The gross winner overall was this year was Judy Karm with 66 points. inclement weather. The men have played Craig Boutcher and the nett winner Congratulations Judy, a great score! The two games now for this season. The club was Tony Brown. Well done to all those game was followed by afternoon tea. The games are on the boards for both women who took part in the championship and Ladies would like to thank Jenny for her and men so please get your names down Congratulations to Craig Boutcher, the support and encouragement. so the games can get under way as we have men’s singles champion. Captain and presidents Day Stableford a lot of bowling to do in such a short time. patrons Day Helen Clarke and Bev Rouse sponsored Once again we thank Dennis and Jeremy The clubs patron, Mr Ian Braid, recently this event for lady members. The winner for presenting us with an excellent green. attended this special day on the golfing of the nett was Judy Lang with 35 points. Anyone looking for a game of bowls calendar. Ian has had a long association The game was followed with a delicious and friendship for a few hours come with the club and his support is much afternoon tea. Many thanks to our captain along to the Railton Bowls Club Tuesday appreciated. A Stableford was played and and president for an enjoyable day. afternoon at 1 p.m. for ladies practice, and Three person irish Stableford Banjo’s Mistake at 3 p.m. for men’s practice. Thursday is The first nice day in some time saw ladies Pennant games, Thursday after the Dressed in worn out clothes a good roll up for this event. Everyone women are finished playing the men go A sweat stained floppy hat enjoyed the challenge of this rather An old rope for a belt out to practice again. Saturday is pennant complicated game. The winners on the day for the men. We have qualified And a swag upon his back. day were the team of Daryl Baker, Rex Half starved, he roamed coaches so please feel free to come along Goss and David Proud. This winning and meet us. Looking desperately for work combination also won the vet’s Irish But competing with an army Stableford the previous week. SHEFFIELD CRICKET CLuB Of men in tattered shirts Sheffield’s open Tournament Sheffield Cricket Club will be holding He wouldn’t dare steal a lamb a club reunion on 16th November to Too frightened he’d be found Towards the end of November the open Remembering his old cobber tournament sponsored by Turnbull’s celebrate 60 years anniversary of the club Who in the billabong drowned pharmacy will be held. This year promises at the recreation clubrooms commencing They pretended that he jumped to be three great days of golf. The 29th at 7 p.m. and will include interviews with But this whole district knew Nov is a women’s stable ford competition. players involved in past eras of the club. The cops had held him under The 30th Nov is a 27 hole stroke men’s All past and present players, volunteers Where honest cops were few competition and the 1st Dec is a Mixed and supporters are welcome to attend. We Police were under orders Pinehurst. Keep these days free and invite are looking to a great night that includes At all cost guard the sheep any golfers you know to come and share supper and will allow everyone to catch Where gentry ruled the land our beautiful course. up with past team mates in an informal And the guilty always weak monthly medals setting. So there was no Jolly Swagman The veteran’s monthly medal was won by After some wild spring weather our teams Who camped by a billabong David Proud with 67 nett, and Judy Karm are finally on the park training and playing. But a poor man murdered on 66 won the Ladies Medal sponsored We welcome anyone who wants to play or Waltzing Matilda is wrong. by The Sheffield Vegie Shed. The Don just come along to watch and support. Chris Hyland store iGa monthly medal was won by We are always looking for volunteers to Craig Boutcher with 62.This month’s help out around the club, if you wish to medal competition was also the monthly be involved in this capacity you would be medal Final for men and ladies. made very welcome. The winners were Craig Boutcher and Senior teams play at the recreation Judy Karm. Congratulations to all our ground on Saturdays and Junior teams on medal winners! Sundays. other results of interest. Club memberships are now available Helga Toldi was the winner of the Bronze to be purchased at $50. Become a club Stableford and will compete in the state member and enjoy supporting our tournament. Lyle Thomas won the Alan junior programs as this will go directly Brown Memorial Bogey with +4. Chris to assisting our In2Cricket, Under 13 Richards won the A.F.L. Grand Final and Under 17 teams to participate in the Bogey with an excellent +4. Cricket North competitions. Contact numbers Other benefits include member draws Sheffield Golf Club 6491 1184, to be held throughout season, invite to a Member’s President - members day and various club functions Lyle Thomas 0418 141 727 throughout the season. Lady Member’s President - For more information on these items Judy Lang 6491 1572 contact: You can visit our website at President Rick O’Toole on 0425 288 583 www.sheffieldgolfclub.net.au or Tim Irvine on 0427 225 015.
Page 16 The Kentish Voice November 2013 APPLE ISLE CARRIAGE gifted with a fine and warmer day and I would head up to the Mersey Forest that it hadn’t rained in four or five days I Reserve and check out the Mersey River DRIvING INC. decided to give the Mersey River a spin. thinking it would be much lower at the For information about horse and carriage So after lunch I headed off to the Union top end giving me a chance to get in driving activities please contact in the Bridge near Mole Creek in pretty good and have a spin. Normally the top end evenings: conditions apart from a strong westerly is wadeable when the lower sections President Chris Hearle 6491 2030 or the Secretary Lesley Jolly 0409 961 664 breeze. The river was medium height, are not. I couldn’t believe how high and running reasonably clear and looked fast it was running putting an end to my THE TROuT STALKER fishy too. This was my first trip since mid wading session for the afternoon. Only REPORT September. The water depth was around good thing about it was that the river Since last month’s report the weather the knee, which was good, plus the rocky was at least running clear. It looks like hasn’t improved much. This has kept river bed wasn’t that slimy either and Lake Parangana must still be spilling myself and many other fishermen at home. was very clean. No silt, weeds or debris as the stretch of water that is normally The Mersey River and most other rivers covered the river bed so the floods had knee deep was close to 1.5 mtrs in depth. are still running too high and fast to even finally done their job. I soldiered on Cheers “The Trout Stalker.” attempt to try and wade. working both sides of the river with a However there have been some nice Sea bigger than usual spinner, a #1 (3.5gm) Run Trout caught near Bells Parade at Mepps Black Fury gold blade lure. This Latrobe and along River Road. One fish was because of the faster flow and more taken at Bells Parade tipped the scales at depth in the river than normal. I was 11 lbs. These Sea Run Trout will be in finding the flow against the legs a lot most of the lower sections of the rivers harder than I expected and was making it and estuaries right along the North Coast very tough going over most of the river now and will be around for another month with a few sections above knee depth. or so. So if you’re looking for a feed go There was not a sign of a fish and this and give them a try while they are chasing continued on over every section of river the schools of white bait that are migrating for the whole two and a half hours of up the rivers. You will often see the small working every nook and cranny. I went fish leaping from the water as the sea with pretty high expectations and it was runners chase them. a bit of a disappointment that there were Any type of lure that looks similar to a none to be seen. Above the bridge hasn’t small white bait should get you a fish or fished that well for a couple of seasons two. Just pop into any tackle shop and and looks like it may not fire up again this they will put you onto the correct lure. season. The Lakes such as Great Lake, Toombe’s 19th Oct: Bright and sunny conditions and Bronte Lagoon have been giving up plus much warmer than usual I thought several nice catches for those who have braved the cold, wet and windy conditions. Anyone fishing in these areas with those type of conditions deserves every fish they catch. If you want to find out more on how the State is fishing then go to www.fishingboatingtasmania.com.au, a great site for all who are interested in fishing. I’m on it as “meppstas.” I have only managed two trips since my last report. 8th Oct: Given that we were finally THE BuCKETS by GreG cravens
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DrY harDWooD FireWooD WanTeD BerrY piCKerS start SheFFieLD marKeT & Car (Random sized mill offcuts) approx. 15 Dec. to end Jan. Enquiries BooT SaLe Next Market: - Pre-Packed bundles $50 loaded Ronald after 6pm 6492 3194 Barrington 9th november. Come along and support - Loose lengths, (self loaded) or leave message your local community. Stall Holder $30 per ute / trailer load WaNTeD Inquiries ph: 0437 124 559 Pick up Only Gowrie Park CarS WanTeD, for S.E.S. training. Ph 0417 598 642, 0409 178 017 Phone 6491 1633 or 0417 551 701. CHUrCH NoTICes GarDen SuppLieS - GoWrie Old spring mattresses, any Sheffield Bible Chapel parK - WOOD CHIPS - SAWDUST - size, any condition, for garden. Will 45 high Street Sheffield WOOD SHAVINGS $30 per ute / trailer collect. Ph: 6491 1846 (loaded) Pick up Only “A caring church for the whole family” Ph 0417 598 642, 0409 178 017 CHUrCH NoTICes You are warmly welcome to come and miCK DaVieS DomeSTiC WaTer Anglican Church join with us each Sunday at 10:00 a.m. for a celebration time of praise and SuppLieS The Davies family have Service Times worshipping God. been providing this service to the railton During school terms, and as part of Kentish area for over forty years. Call 2nd Sunday H.C. 9 a.m. 4th Sunday M.P. 9 a.m. our church service, the children enjoy 0417 581 593 or 6491 1911 for prompt K.L.a.G. (Kids Learning about God) Kimberley reliable delivery. Anywhere anytime. You are most welcome to stay and have a 1st & 2nd Sundays MP. 10:30 a.m. muShroom CompoST “cuppa” afterwards and this is followed 3rd Sunday HC. 10:30 a.m. DeLiVereD when available. Approx with a shared lunch. 3 metres in Tip Truck $140.00 per load 4th Sunday - Home Church 10:30 a.m. Why not come as a family? We would Sheffield/Railton. Bookings essential. 5th Sunday - No services love to have you share with us. Small Ph 0429 451 107 Contacts 6491 1175, 6491 2701 groups also happen during the week. Enquiries please phone 6491 1447 or SmaLL herD (9) young Angus Bahá’i Faith Lowline /Dexter cross, mix of heifers, 6491 1512 Holy Day for the Birth of steers and breeders $3800 ono (perfect Bahá’u’lláh, 12th November smaller quiet animals, easy to manage, Kentish suit lifestyle farmers who need to keep “…strive ye with all your might to grass down), Sheep - 5 ewes $250 ono create, through the power of the Phone 0417 074 346 / 0409 122 679 Word of God, genuine love, spiritual Community communion and durable bonds QuaLiTY 17 aWarD WinninG among individuals.” Church BerrY WineS and Bahá’i Writings. FroZen BerrieS ‘Serving together we www.bahai.org 6492 1504 MOUNTAIN FRUITS achieve more’ 10 Devils Gate Road, Barrington Lower Barrington open 7 DaYS 6492 3194 Baptist Church Sunday service 10am WheaT 20 kg bags $12 Sheffield road, Lower Barrington DrY FireWooD FOR SALE Where you and your family are Everyone welcome 0417 141 399 or 0400 263 340 welcome! Something for all ages: WorK WaNTeD kids / youth / men & women ann’S peT minDinG SerViCe 8 Nightingale Avenue, Sheffield Your animals visited in their own Call 6491 2363 for more info home. Feeds, medicine, etc. Security http://kentishcommunitychurch. & reliability. Ph: 6491 1846; wordpress.com [email protected] pauLa’S SeWinG for all your sewing & mending jobs plus industrial sewing. Sheffield Baptist Church I fix horse rugs, leather, canvas etc. “Caring and Making a Difference in SerViCe TimeS Our Community” I make loose covers curtains & more. First Sunday – HC Phone PAULA 0419 373 690 or 6496 1594. Weekly at 10 am - join us for fellowship 104-106 Main Street Sheffield piCTure FraminG. and refreshments! Service Time 10:30 a.m. each Sunday All your framing needs, photographs, Kid’s Church in term time at 10am All most welcome – friendly atmosphere needlework, canvases, etc. Contact Russ – 6423 1833 for Bible Fellowship Tea every third Sunday Phone George 6491 2390. Study group details. 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Favourite hymn singing, good food Tree remoVaL Small & large trees. Our church building is fitted with a ‘hearing loop’ for your comfort. and fellowship Industrial wood splitter for hire. Ph: 6491 1150 or Ph: 6424 3195 20 tonne excavator for hire. 0428 912 166 Join us on face book at Lbbc Tasmania Page 18 The Kentish Voice November 2013 KIDS GREAT DAy OuT WHAT’S ON aT SheFFieLD SaT. 2nd & Sun. 3rd noVemBer november With lots to do and see this will be a fun and exciting day 2nd/3rd Australian National CES/LETS Conference 2013, for all the family. Unlimited steam train rides on Claude the Gowrie Park Wilderness Village www.nwcents.org Krauss every half hour included in entry fee with priority to 8th Junior Cattle Handlers Show of Tasmania first rides if busy. Traction engines and a steam roller with faces like everyone’s favourite cartoon engines as well as theatrical 9th/10th Sustainable Living Festival, Princes Wharf 1, Hobart performances during the day. Model train displays – kids, try www.slt.org.au your hand at driving models! Steam Roller Tug ‘O’ War—Kids 10th Triple Top Mountain Race, Mt Roland versus the Steam Roller! Historic Printing Press providing kid’s 11th Remembrance Day mementos! There will be much more to entertain the children 14th “Step Into Spring”, Tandara at 10.30 a.m. on the day, too much to list it all here, as well as plenty of good food to eat. Entry forms for the colouring competition will 16th/17th Kentish Garden Trail be distributed through schools and are also on our website. December More info: 0458 190 591 or Email: [email protected] 8th Christmas Carols, Sheffield High School www.redwater.org.au Do you want your event listed here? CHRISTMAS CAROLS If so please email Date: 8th December 2013 [email protected] or post to The Editor, PO Box 131, Railton 7305 AT THE WORKING ART SPACE SHEFFIELD Tasmanian Regional Arts presents November’s travelling exhibition, “Bark.” A selection of exquisite small quilts inspired by the beauty and texture of trees. november 16th pottery Workshop. Glazing for firing of work made in Oct. class with Gillian Robnik $25 for members and $35 for non-members 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Enquiries Jane Lemon 0429 669 168
Where: Sheffield School - Gym - Henry Street Time: 6.30 p.m. till about 8 p.m. Items will be given by local and invited groups and school choirs. Please come along and join in this event. A small gold coin donation would be appreciated on the night which will go towards the work of the Chaplain. Also a collection of nonperishable items will be collected to support the Kentish Support Centre who help in a time of need for families who are struggling financial and are unable to provide for their loved ones. Please dig deep in this season of good will and give a little back to those who are less fortune than us. Look forward to ROAD CONSTRUCTION seeing you all there and celebrate this festive season. AND MATERIALS Spring St., (PO Box 21), Sheffield, Tas. 7306
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The Kentish Voice November 2013 Page 19 Here at Tasmazia we like to tell it as it is and the
“Politically Correct” way we are.
We acknowledge that here in Kentish we are “Whistle Blower” Tasmanian’s first and the rest of the world second.
This month we show the “Whistle Blower”, “Boat People” and “Politically Correct”. (More embassies to come in the “Boat People” months ahead.)
Open 7 days, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm, Closed Christmas Day 500 Staverton Rd, Promised Land, via Sheffield Follow the Lake Barrington Rowing Course signs Ph 03 6491 1934 www.tasmazia.com.au “As one of the inaugural winners of the Travellers’ Choice Attractions Award you belong to a very exclusive group. Less than one percent of all attractions listed on TripAdvisor received Travellers’ Choice award in this first year of the program.” Steve Kaufer CEO and Co-founder TripAdvisor