Issue Number 1 ~ 14 November 2002 CHURCHILL & DISTRICT NEWS Est. 1966 And the winners are...

PRIZE winners in the adult and under 18 sections of the Churchill & District News Short Story and THE prize winners in the children’s sections gather after the Children’s Prize Giving Ceremony held Poetry Competition after the award ceremony at the Gala Day on Saturday 26 October. The prizes at the Old Shopping Centre in Churchill on Friday 25 October. were presented by Hazelwood Power’s Dave Quinn (CEO) and Colin Brick and Hazelwood Rotary President Mark Nester. From left: Back row- Owen Guthrie, Phillip Watts, Kaitlin Duffas, Lynda FOR A FULL LIST OF WINNERS AND FURTHER DETAILS: PAGE 10 Taylor, Jodie Ellis, Keven Jackson, Dave Quinn, Lynalee Strickland and Colin Brick. Front row - WINNING ENTRIES IN UNDER 18 SHORT STORY AND POETRY: PAGE 9 Eleanor McWhirr, Elsie Matthyssen, Tanya Thumpson and Linda Veldman. ADULT POETRY WINNING ENTRY: PAGE 10 CALL FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT By VAL PROKOPIV and CATHY COCHRANE engineering region, he said. The School of Engineering has under- THERE has been a call for the local community to support the cam- written the development of the region over paign to keep an engineering school in Gippsland. the past 75 years and new industries are The call came after Monash Gippsland Pro-Vice Chancellor unlikely to be attracted to an area without Professor Brian Mackenzie told a public forum held at Monash last infrastructure and a skilled workforce, he week that the decision had been made to transfer students to Clayton and continued. Caulfield in 2004. Student Union Vice-President Terry The review that lead to this decision will now be broadened, after a Pritchard said it would affect the Churchill meeting of the University Council on Monday. The council will then community as well as the students and make a final decision. staff. Student Union Vice-President Terry Pritchard is urging all staff, stu- Residents and businesses in the dents and the local community to get behind the university and show Churchill area depend on and look to their support for the campaign to retain engineering in Churchill. Monash for their future quality of life, job The major political parties, minor parties, Latrobe City Council, security, housing values and education for National Tertiary Education Union, Monash University Gippsland their children, Mr Pritchard said. Student Union and the C.F.M.E.U. are all supporting the campaign. Industry looks to the graduates of the National Party Member for Gippsland Province Peter Hall told the Engineering School to take up places with- forum that if people are trained in rural areas they are more likely to stay in the power and energy sectors. Without and work in local industries. local graduates the professional pool will Labor Member for McMillan Christian Zahra described the decision be depleted, according to Mr Pritchard. as "short-sighted" and said the withdrawal of services from rural areas "This is about Monash University should not be allowed. being a good corporate citizen and being a Any closure of the school will also impact on the plans to build an Above: Linda Butler, part of the community in which we live," he Education Precinct in Churchill, according to Latrobe City Mayor Tony Student Administration Proudly Sponsored by: said. Hanning. Officer. Dr Abdu Mazid, an engineering lecturer, C.F.E.M.U. organiser John Parker said that centralising courses in recently purchased property in Churchill. the city will cause a drain of professionals from rural areas, leaving only He argues that the university should change its mind because it is poorly paid jobs. considerably cheaper for students to live and study in Churchill com- He called on governments to have a pro-active role in education. pared to Melbourne. It is also a friendly and accepting community for The issue is not only one of money but also the structure of commu- overseas students, he said. nities, he said. Robin and Gary Mauger purchased property in Churchill after leav- If the university cuts engineering there will be pressure to take other ing Melbourne to give their children the opportunity to attend Monash courses as well, according to Mr Parker. University. Spokesperson for engineering staff at Gippsland Associate Professor Their son, an engineering student, may have to move to Clayton. Kevin Spriggs said local residents should be concerned about the uni- Mr and Mrs Mauger say they are "saddened" by the decision and that versity's decision. it is "unfair that this has happened in the middle of the exam period". Residents who wish to study engineering locally will lose that option Ruth Place, a member of the Co-operating Churches in Churchill, and be forced to go to Melbourne, he said. noted that Monash University works closely with the local community. "This is the thin end of the wedge. Take engineering and you take The leisure centre and this newspaper would not be here without away the heart of the campus and devalue the intellectual capital," said their involvement and support, she said. Professor Spriggs. It is important that the local community now supports the University, Power, gas, logging and coal industries in the local area make this an she said. Page 2- Thursday 14 November 2002, Churchill & District News

EDITORIAL News returns,

Back to the Beginning The Churchill News began in 1966. Edited by the Reverend Peter Arch, it was published and distributed free Gala Day by The Co-operating Churches in Churchill. Below is an extract from: “History of Churchill for Year 1966 and General Information for Residents of Churchill” which records the beginning of the paper.

“Churchill News This began in May 1966 with a single sheet of quarto paper. The first few copies were duplicated for us by the Morwell Shire Council. a success In July the Co-Operating Churches purchased a Duplicating Machine, and so the News was produced within Churchill. By CATHY COCHRANE The day featured displays and activi- As the population increased, activities increased and the Churchill News ties from various organisations within the increased in size, and in response to a request for a copy typist, Mrs. D. THIS is the first edition of the recent- community. Sargeson volunteered. She does a wonderful job. ly re-launched Churchill & District These included Latrobe Community August 19th was the first 8 page issue. The next step on Nov. 4th was News. Health Services, Quantum Support to reduce the weekly issue to fortnightly. This became possible as the com- The community paper returns after an munity grew and settled down, and events and meetings were decided Services, Department of Human absence of almost a year and will be pub- upon on a monthly basis. Services, Latrobe City, Neighbourhood nd lished monthly (except January). The last big step came on Dec. 2 when Morwell Co-op donated us Centre, St Johns Ambulance, Latrobe Co- 5,000 covers, and we appeared with a picture and printed cover. The return of the paper was marked ordinated Community Transport, Youth The Churchill News is published and distributed FREE by the Co-operat- by a writing competition, which attracted Action Centre, Churchill Fire Brigade, ing Churches – but it is your paper, not a Church paper. 248 entries, and a Gala Day at the Old You or anyone can contribute to it. All ideas and suggestions are wel- Victoria Police, Associated Angling Shopping Centre in Churchill. come. The Editor would be most grateful for contributions. Club, The Education Precinct and Kurnai The Gala Day, held on Saturday 26 Advertising is accepted at the rate of 25 cents per inch.” College. October, attracted a large crowd. The Churchill Lions Club cooked a It was organised in conjunction with Now thirty-six years later the new look Churchill & District News has been re-launched. Working in con- BBQ lunch for the crowd to enjoy and the Community Safety Month. junction with Monash University with far more sophisticated equipment and an enthusiastic group of volunteers Powerhouse Blues Band provid- the paper is a far cry from the first editions. Some things, however, remain the same. The newspaper is still owned ed the entertainment. by the Co-operating Churches of Churchill “but it is your paper…You or anyone can contribute to it. All ideas and The range of activities for suggestions are welcome. The Editor would be most grateful for contributions”! children proved popular, with For the team who has worked extremely hard to produce the paper it has been an enormous learning experi- around 80 children participating ence. We sincerely hope you enjoy reading this issue and invite your comments. in the plaster painting organised There are many people who must be thanked for their efforts. Firstly I would like to thank the "workers", Ruth by the Youth Action Centre. Place for guiding and inspiring us all, David Abbott, Freda Webb and Elaine Andrijczak from Community Services at Monash University for their tremendous support (and use of the photocopier without which none of this could Kurnai College Art have happened!), Cathy Cochrane our student from Monash University Journalism Section who has mastered the Display: Jessika Dwyer with necessary technology, Liz Hart from the Journalism Section, Monash University, Russell Stewart from HUMCASS artwork by Kurnai College at Monash, Peter Prokopiv, Margaret and Owen Guthrie, Wendy Brown, Nathan Austin from the Department of students. Marketing, Monash University, Tina Dúrbano from GRIS and Roger Vivian, David Wilson and Ken Keeley from the Latrobe Valley Express. A huge thank you goes to our sponsors, Hazelwood Power, to Colin Brick, Neil Lawson and David Quinn CEO. Thank you also to those who have donated money to help us get up and running and prizes for our Short Story and CHURCHILL & DISTRICT NEWS Poetry Competition - Monash University Bookshop, Community Services, Monash University, Pro-Vice Chancellor Brian Mackenzie, Professor Harry Ballis, Co-operating Churches Ladies Fellowship, Hazelwood FREE CHRISTMAS COMPETITION Rotary, Churchill Neighbourhood Centre, Latrobe Valley Neighbourhood Renewal Project, Churchill Fire Brigade, Churchill & District Community Association, Churchill and District Lionesses, Churchill & District Lions and Send us your best Christmas Chicken Recipe Cora Pal. Two Winners will each receive a For making our Gala Day such a huge success I would also like to thank the following: Ken Hull and Quantum Support Services, Julie Hocking and Janine Webb from the Department of Human Services, Heather Farley and $10 Chicken Voucher from Henk Harberts from Latrobe City Council, Co-operating Churches of Churchill, Manny's Market, Valley Poultry, VALLEY POULTRY The Power House Blues Band, Sunnicrust Bakery, Churchill and District Lions, St Johns Ambulance, Gippsland Portal, Monacellars, Kerryn Super and the Youth Action Centre, Wreckair, Churchill Primary School, Rob and Bev Send your entries with name and address to: Wheelan, Churchill Fire Brigade, Churchill Police, McDonalds, Parkinsons Wholesale Foods, Associated Angling Churchill & District News Club, Latrobe Co-ordinated Community Transport, Darryl White, Deb Chainsesman, Janice Redmond, Churchill Neighbourhood Centre, Kurnai College, Bev Knowles and Chris Little from Latrobe Community Health Services, C/- 4 Dalpura Court, Churchill, 3842 the Owl and Pussycat Playgroup, Loretta Hambly and the Education Precinct, 3GG, ABC Radio, Win Television, Or email it to: [email protected] Scott Gardner and Magical Bill and Pam. Finally I would like to thank all those who entered our Short Story and Poetry Competition and the local Closes: 30th November 2002 schools for supporting us in this venture. Many thanks to all. CHURCHILL GALA DAY CELEBRATION WINES

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The Churchill and District News wishes to advise that the views or remarks expressed in this publication are not PHONE……………….. necessarily the views of the Editor or Steering Committee and no endorsement or service is implied by the listing Orders and money to be sent to: of advertisers, sponsors or contributors. C/o Wendy Brown 8 Howard Ave Churchill 3842 Ph. 5122 1240 Churchill & District News, Thursday 14 November 2002- Page 3 Gala Day: What they said…

“It’s brilliant. It’s got the community all together.” Peta Tyler, Churchill Lions Club

“I think it was overwhelming and the turn out was fantastic even though it was short notice with the change of venue.” Janice Redmond, Volunteer

“By the look of the crowd it was pretty successful. It had a really good felling about it.” Bill Lawler, Community Development Strategy, Latrobe City

“It’s a great success with the number of people interested and asking questions and great input from the youth.” Ken Hull, Quantum Support Services

Plaster Painting “We’ve been very busy and popular. The kids seem to be enjoying it.” proves Popular: Kerryn Super, Youth Action Centre Participants gather around the plaster “It’s been really positive because you engage with people and give them a better painting tables at the understanding of community safety.” Youth Action Centre Henk Harberts, Community Safety Officer, Latrobe City display, above. “It gets people to know what is here and we can support people who need it. It’s more about awareness.” Chris Little, Latrobe Community Health Service

“An event like this is all about community well being. The more you have a sense of community the greater your sense of well being in your community.” Margaret Guthrie, Volunteer who attends meetings of the Safety and Community Well-Being Sub-Committee Owl and Pussy Cat Playgroup “We’ve made contact and networked with other organisations and that’s always good. Promotion and exposure is always good.” Display: Children Susan Connor, Churchill Guides Leader who had earlier enjoyed the face painting visit the playgroup display, left. TALKING GARDENS By VAL PROKOPIV KEEN gardeners were led down the garden path by Arch Van Berkel in a “Talking The one that didn’t get away! Gardens” evening on Friday. In a lively and informative talk and demonstration, the well-known horticulturist By VAL PROKOPIV and nurseryman passed on barrowloads of information about propagation, drought IT WAS a perfect spring day for the Associated resistant plants and pruning. Angling Club’s annual Junior Fishing Competition on Though many in the audience gasped as branches fell to the pruning shears Arch Saturday at Lake Hyland in Churchill. There was an passed on a timely tip for Christmas. To get a good show of roses this Christmas prune excellent turnout with 99 young anglers taking part. them now as it takes approximately seven weeks from pruning to flowering. The biggest catch of the day, weighing in at 977 Helena Coltman also demonstrated the art of Christmas Table Decorations. She grams was reeled in by Nathan Pulis (9 – 12 year old showed how easily stunning table centres could be made at a very reasonable price. section). Jayden Hawkins, aged 7 caught the biggest After tucking into a delicious supper many of the audience (myself included!) left fish of the day, a Rainbow Trout weighing 525gms. with armloads of pot plants and lots of ideas. Jessie Love won the 13 to 16 year old section reeling Perfect weather brought crowds of people to the Giant Garage Sale that followed in a 331g Rainbow Trout. on Saturday. Four year old Charmaine Cook took the honors in the Everything from books to a boat was on sale for the bargain hunter. The Morwell 4 to 8 year old section with a total catch of 676gm. Citizen Band, fishing games, a sausage sizzle, arts and crafts, plants, a fairy grotto, Erroll Parmigiani and John Kilpatrick from the cakes and ice-cream attracted plenty of interest. Department of Natural Resources and Environment stocked Lake Hyland with 600 Brown and Rainbow Trout to ensure a good days fishing for all. The Churchill & District Lions Club provided much needed refreshments to the Anglers and their families. Club President Rod Slocom said “It was a great day with an enthusiastic crowd of young anglers. There were heaps of prizes, including fishing rods for all first place winners.” He thanked all the sponsors for their support and everyone who took part. “We’ll see you all next year, same time, same place!” he said. Winners: 13 – 16 year-olds: 1st Jessie Love, 2nd Olivia Van Garden Fun: Above Keith and Heather Enders sell plants to Monash Engineering Lecturer Dr. Abdu Mazid. Aalst, 3rd Andrew Maselli, and 4th Toby Goldwell. Storytime in the Fairy Grotto: Sue Thompson telling stories to the children st nd 9 – 12 year-olds: 1 Nathan Pulis, 2 Belinda below and children enjoyed fishing fun in the sun, below left. Beames, 3rd Louis Booth, and 4th Lisa Dimara. 4 – 8 year-olds: 1st Charmaine Cook, 2nd Jayden Hawkins, 3rd Eden Harly, and 4th Allan Beames. Awesome Angling: The winners of the competi- tion, top, are: back- Nathan Pulis, Andrew Maselli, Belinda Beams and Lisa Dimara and front Allan Beams, Renell Hawkins and Charmaine Cook. Participants try to catch the ‘big one’ (middle) and bot- tom Erroll Parmigiani and John Kilpatrick of DNRE stocking Lake Hyland. Page 4- Thursday 14 November 2002, Churchill & District News 25 YEARS ON AND LIONS ARE STRONGER THAN EVER Community By JOHN BARKER strength. Some of the most rewarding proj- service. Transport Secretary, Lions Club of Over the years we have helped the ects have been the development of With today’s health regulations we THE Latrobe Co-ordinated Churchill & District Inc. local community in many different Hazelwood House Hostel - a huge have had to gain food-handling certifi- Community Transport Project pro- ways, especially the youth of the town. undertaking, our participation in help- cates just to keep abreast of things, but vides transport services to and from IT CERTAINLY doesn’t seem 25 This includes junior sporting ing Yinnar Lions Charter and of course through it all every member willingly medical appointments and runs years ago that a meeting was held at groups, Scouts, Guides, the Elderly the Charter of the Churchill Lioness fronts up time after time no matter how services to the Latrobe Regional the (old) Churchill Police Station to Citizens and the underprivileged of the Club; both these clubs are still success- great the challenge - they never seem Hospital for medical and visiting try to form a Lions Club. area, as well as fulfilling our commit- ful to this day. to be daunted. purposes. History now tells us how correct ment to the District, Zone and Lions The major overflow project into the We have built a reputation within From Monday through Friday this vision was, when 40 or so men International. 2000’s was the Hart Walker child’s the community for thehigh standard of our friendly, highly trained volun- from the town and surrounding area We have carried out many projects mobility device through the Children’s our catering and fair prices. Our con- teers and staff are committed to accepted the proposal and the Lions in the surrounding district as far away Mobility Foundation. voy of catering equipment and associ- delivering a safe and reliable service Club of Churchill & District was as Woodside. Lions Village Licola is a Our Club has purchased two units ated vehicles have been seen at many for people who have difficulty Chartered. major ongoing project, and the towns which have been fitted to very worth- functions. accessing public or commercial We had our struggles in the early of Boolarra, Thorpdale, Yinnar and while recipients named Tara and Organisations, companies and clubs transport. Vehicles are wheelchair days, however, we survived the stormy Morwell have all received our assis- James, whose quality of life has are seeking our services at such an ever accessible period and went on from strength to tance at varying stages. increased dramatically after gaining increasing rate that we have on occa- We are striving to provide trans- mobility. At a cost of $11,000 each, sions had to regrettably reject requests port services which are affordable their smiles and family gratitude is for our services. and accessible to people who are worth a $1million. Membership is hovering around the unable to attend medical appoint- Camp Quality is still a major 30 mark. We continue to search for ments due to transport difficulties. project with the Caper vehicle being people interested in being involved It is our goal for all Latrobe City readied for 2002. This is the eighth with service work and keep up the transport providers to work together time our club has participated in the standard and forward movement of this to complement each other’s servic- Camp Quality Caper, with total great club of ours. es. Bookings must be made 48 hours fundraising in excess of $100,000. In 25 years we have clocked up in advance by contacting our office Camp Quality children are being over 100,000 man hours of work and on 5135 3999 to reserve a seat. catered for also with member assis- spent over half a million dollars on tance at camps. projects and charities too numerous to Our club’s first attempts at cater- mention. ing to raise funds proved so success- Thank you, the community of ful that we are now the proud own- Churchill, you have all played a part in ers of three catering vans and have making this club the great club it is become quite legendary for the qual- today. ity of our food and expertise of our

Oh What a Feast: Peta Tyler of Churchill & District Lions serves hungry Gala Day participants a BBQ lunch. The crowd munched their way through 33 Meagan Height, loaves of bread, 260 sausages, 192 hamburgers and 20 kg of onions. Project Co-ordinator Church News CHRISTMAS CAROLS Pastor’s Pitch Proposed date: By FR. ANDREW WISE this, we would need first to beliefs as presented in the Biblical again at its source and then con- Lumen Christi Parish become aware of where our pres- Gospels. sider connecting or re-connecting SUNDAY 22 DECEMBER ent ideas, opinions and judge- The gospels are no ordinary with a Christian community. I 7.30PM I CAME across an interesting ments about Christianity have literary work. Christians believe mention this because while other Monash University Amphitheatre quotation recently from the author come from. Maybe, they were that this is the word of God religions such as Buddhism can S. F. Marriott. formed and remain largely addressed personally and with be faithfully practiced alone, Details to be finalised “I wish those people who tell unchanged from our childhood or love to every living person. Christianity is in essence a reli- us that Christianity won’t work teenage years and we have out- God’s Holy Spirit is powerfully at gion that is practiced together would be kind enough to tell us grown them. work when we within a community united in Church Times what will. Moreover how do they Perhaps, they have Christianity is in slowly and quietly worship of God and in faith, hope know that it won’t? You cannot been affected by ponder a passage and love. For all its faults, fail- Co-operating Churches of Churchill the bad example essence a religion from the Gospels ings and difficulties, it is from say anything is a failure until it Williams Avenue, Churchill. Tel: 5122 1480 of those claiming and apply it to our within the Christian community has been tried. When was that is practiced Glenda and Ian Combridge Tel: 5166 1819 Christianity last tried?” G. K. to be Christian or own lives through that faith matures as we grow together within a Sunday Service: 9.30am. Choruses: 9.20am Chesterton stated an important from misappre- a prayerful dia- together in our capacity to truth when he wrote ‘Christianity hensions or inac- community... logue with the believe, to love through forgive- Sunday School: 9.30am has not been tried and found curate information Lord. Jesus him- ness and to give of ourselves in Christmas Services wanting. It has been found hard presented by the media or coming self proclaims ‘Ask and you will loving service as Jesus showed us. Crib Service: Christmas Eve 6.30pm and not tried’ from friends or family. Whatever receive; seek and you will find; As Christian faith deepens and Later Service: Christmas Eve 11.00pm Perhaps it would help us to the case may be, we will derive knock and the door will be opened matures, we quickly learn that Christmas Day: 9.30am take a fresh open-minded look at great benefit from revisiting in a to you’ (Lk:11.9). there is no such thing as being a Christianity once again. To do conscious, open-minded way the I invite you to take a new and ‘Lone Ranger’ when it comes to Lumen Christ Catholic Church original source of Christian fresh look at Christianity once the practice of Christianity. 35 Walker Parade. Churchill . Tel: 5122 2226 Father Andrew Wise Churchill Crusade Centre Boolarra/Yinnar Co Operating Parish: Yulefest Fete Saturday: Mass: 7.30pm FROM Harley Davidson and ing the community of Churchill MARK Saturday 23rd Everyone is welcome. Sunday: Mass: 9.30am leathers to spreading the message with the gospel and with balanced November in your social calendar Members of the congregation 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays: Yinnar: Mass: 11.00 am of Jesus Christ is what the new teaching of the Bible. and come to our Yulefest Fete at recently supported the Samaritan’s 2nd and 4th Sundays: Boolarra: Mass: 11.00am Pastor Tony Marsden and his wife The Church will continue to the Rectory Grounds, Boolarra Purse Operation Christmas Child Christmas Services Hermanna have done. involve itself within the commu- from 11.00am. and had almost as much fun get- Christmas Eve: Outdoor Mass at Yinnar: 7.30pm In May of this year they came nity and would hope to become There will be Devonshire Teas, ting the gift boxes ready as the Christmas Eve: Carols at 11.30pm then Midnight to Churchill to take over the fel- even more relative to the people a Sausage Sizzle and Cakes (be needy children who will receive Mass lowship, as the previous Pastor, of Churchill as it continues under early for Rae’s date and sultana them! Christmas Day: Mass at Churchill 9.30am Stephen and Sandra McNeilly new leadership. scones!) to tempt the taste buds. An Op Shop in Yinnar (next to moved to Warrnambool New Life We invite you to come and Plants, Books, Produce, Nick the Hardware Store) is open on Churchill Crusade Centre Church. meet some great people and their Nacks and more will be for sale. Wednesday and Thursday after- Maple Crescent, Churchill. Churchill Crusade centre has families, let the children enjoy So come, have lunch and relax noons between 1.00pm and Pastor Tony or Hermanna Marsden: 5122 2777 been running for twenty years and Sunday School and have a good with friends in beautiful English 4.30pm and on Saturday mornings Sunday: 10.00am is a well established church of time. style gardens. between 9.30am and 12.00. Ladies Meeting: Tuesday 10.00am Christian believers. The church is For further information please On Sunday 24th November at Donated goods in saleable con- Visiting Speakers: located at the bottom of Maple feel free to contact Pastor Tony or 10.00am a service of Billy dition are always welcome. Sunday November 17th: Pastor Nancy Harkin Crescent in Churchill. The desire Hermanna Marsden on Graham and other favourite old Please contact Rae Billing on Sunday December 8th: Pastor Rod Bailey of the fellowship is one of reach- 5122 2777. hymns will be held at Yinnar. 5169 1629 for further details. Christmas Service: Christmas Day: 9.00am Churchill & District News, Thursday 14 November 2002- Page 5 Time to turn off the taps says Gippsland Water GIPPSLAND water has at the right time. mer months. hand-held hose. announced that stage 1 Water The Gippsland Water Board Gippsland’s households are Cars may only be washed Towns Affected Restrictions on properties in all believes that it is vital that the already amongst the most effi- using a hand-held bucket. Boisdale Newborough serviced areas will be effective community develops a greater cient users of water in the state; as Sportsgrounds may only be Boolarra Nilma from December 1 2002. appreciation of the value of water an environmentally responsible watered between 6.00 am and Long range weather forecasts and the importance of conserving organisation, Gippsland Water is 9.00 am, and between 8.00 pm Briagolong Noojie show that total October to our precious water supplies”. committed to managing water and 11.00pm. Buln Buln Rawson December rainfall is likely to be Under local By-laws, cus- resources efficiently and we are Dams and tanks cannot be Churchill Rokeby 60-70% below the long-term tomers who are found not to be confident that our customers will filled or have their water added to Coongulla Rosedale average in southern Victoria. using water in accordance with join us.” unless the water is for public Glenmaggie Sale/Wurruk These unseasonably dry con- the restrictions will be issued with Water conservation advice and health or fire fighting purposes. Cowwar Seaspray ditions are the result of higher warning notices and could face further information is available Private pools and spas cannot than usual sea temperature in the fines of up to $2000. from Gippsland Water’s Service be filled from empty without prior Darnum Stratford tropical Pacific Ocean, which is By-laws officers will be Centre on 1800 057 057. written approval of Gippsland Drouin Thropdale one of the features of a develop- patrolling those areas of the com- Water restrictions will remain Water. Erica Toongabbie ing El Nino event. munity that are under water in place indefinitely. Mobile water tankers can only Glengarry Trafalgar Gippsland Water Board restrictions to ensure that cus- fill from a Gippsland Water Hazelwood North Traralgon Chairman Mr Richard Elkington tomers are using their water prop- standpipe between 8.00 and RESTRICTIONS: Heyfield Traralgon South said “We are asking water con- erly. SPRINKLERS must not be 8.00pm, and with the written Jumbuk Tyers sumers to assist Gippsland Water Mr Elkington said, ‘We are used except between the hours of authority of Gippsland Water, Maffra Warragul in ensuring that we use water effi- encouraging people to adopt 6.00 am and 9.00 am, and unless the water is for public ciently. water conservation techniques, to between 8.00 pm and 11.00pm. health or fire fighting purposes. Mirboo North Willow Grove The commencement of Stage ensure there is adequate supply Gardens may be watered at Garden ponds can not be filled Moe Yallourn North 1 Water Restrictions is the appro- for all customers and to maintain any time by means of a bucket or from empty. Morwell Yarragon. priate course of actin to take and streamflow throughout the sum- Neerim South Hazelwood Rotary in Action Neighbourhood Centre HAZEL- recently visited Hazelwood Rotary By REBECCA LYNCH Quilt Making, Reading Group, Calico WOOD Rotary and said that he was please with what Centre Coordinator Dolls, Heritage Quilt and Battenberg Club has just he saw happening at the local level. Lace. completed a “Individual clubs are the best THE Churchill Neighbourhood A number of craft and cooking busy few weeks judges of what is required in their Centre offers a variety of Community Christmas classes begin shortly so enrol and is gearing up local community”, Mr Lyall said. Adult Education Classes in a relaxed, now and get into the festive spirit! for the usual “I encourage members to do those friendly environment, at an affordable Childcare is available for all classes. burst of activity projects which best suit the needs of price. Occasional childcare for non-centre prior to their own environment be they educa- The computer classes offer the chance users is available on Wednesday and Christmas. tional, social or physical activities.” to learn at your own pace in a small class Thursday afternoons at $2.00 per family This includes the sale of He said that Rotary International setting with patient and experienced per hour. Christmas puddings and cakes, the was an organisation that was adapting tutors to guide you. To enroll in a class or for further wrapping of presents at Midvalley to the changing requirements of mod- There are a variety of special interest information please call the Centre on Shopping Centre and participation in ern society and was showing that it classes running which offer an opportu- 5122 2955, or drop in and have a look the Churchill Christmas Carols was still very relevant today. nity to learn a new skill and meet people around. The centre is open Monday to Over the past month and a half, the Mr Lyall presented Rotary’s high- with similar interests. Thursday from 10.00am – 3.00pm. Club has provided catering at the est award, the Paul Harris Fellowship, These include: Teddy Bear Making, You can find the Centre inside the water skiing championships held at to Past President Mike Answerth, Creative Writing, Women’s Discussion Monash Churchill Leisure Centre on the Hazelwood Pondage on two occa- who has been a member of the club Group, Candlewicking, Embroidery, corner of Northways Road and sions, assisted with the Home & for thirteen years. Stumpwork, Folkart, Sewing, Patchwork McDonald Way, Churchill. Leisure Expo and has held a working Pictured above, from left, are bee to erect seats in Mathieson Park Rotarians Alan Davey, Mark Nester, Community Association News along the walking track. Tom Thomsen, Aldo Minichella and By MARGARET GUTHRIE Rotarians set up and secured the Ken Peake at work at Mathieson Park. THE Churchill & District Community Association (C.D.C.A.) meets on the first seats and then painted them to Below is President Mark Nester Tuesday of every month at Monash University, increase their life for use by walkers presenting Jodie Ellis with her first At its October meeting the Association adopted the following as priority items for in the Park. place prize in the Writing the 2002/3 year: safe communities survey – safety audit (including overhanging trees The District Governor Alan Lyall Competition. and branches and cars parking across footpaths), continuation and development of walking tracks around Churchill, provision of public toilet facilities in Churchill and Local History in Yinnar Urgent Attention all Bookworms! the Canterbury Way / Monash Way Intersection. LIFELINE Bookfest Starts Today and runs until By Win Morrison We are situated in Other items discussed included the need for footpath repairs in various locations Sunday 17 November. There are over 40,000 books to Centenary Park with its bar- around Churchill and the need for rubbish bins or other suitable litter collection along choose from, including science fiction, cooking, auto THIS past year has been becue facilities it is a great the Eel Hole Creek walking track. and biographies, children’s books, magazines, craft, very busy in the “Goods place for families to get For further information on C.D.C.A. gardening, history and many other topics. Shed”. With more display together. and its activities, or to become a member, Amongst the collectibles are early Australiana authors space we would like to add Any groups wanting to contact the Secretary, Peter McShane on including Mary Grant Bruce and Ian Idress. to our collection. visit the Museum, we will 0402 851 745 or e-mail petermc- This is a great opportunity to stock up on books for the We are very interested be happy to open for you. [email protected] Christmas break. in items that everyone had Can you help us add to So hurry to Newborough Public Hall on the corner of and used, for example our collection? Have you: Sign Up Now: Pictured are Treasurer Rutherglen and Balfour Streets, Newborough. great-grandmothers cro- significant articles of our Peter Dathan and Vice-President Tom For further information contact: cheting hook, local photo- district’s history, photo- Lawless at the Gala Day. Patricia on 5133 7512. graphs and newspaper clip- graphs of families and pings. We like to hear peo- events, articles and infor- ple say “We had one of mation on the dairy indus- GLENDONALD The Morwell Citizen’s Band Needs YOU! those!” try, a stuffed cow in your Do you fancy yourself on a flugelhorn? Are you ready to play the cornet? We are planning to shed, your family history. WORKING BEE Could you be tempted to tangle with a trombone? How about yearning for a expand our collection on We meet in the Railway Euphonium? Or being terrific on a tuba? Or desiring to be a drummer? the Dairy Industry and in “Goods Shed”, Main Street, THIS SATURDAY Well – Morwell Citizens Band needs you! the future set up displays in Yinnar on the second 16 November: 10.00am – 12.00 noon Come and join the friendly folk making music – continuing a 115-year tradition of the Park. Wednesday of each month Help tidy the park and see the progress providing entertainment and support for the local community. We have a new display at 7.30pm and we welcome FREE morning tea provided Membership is open to anyone aged from 9 to 90 years. Instruments and coaching every four to six weeks. new members. If you can please bring one or more of these: are available. Come along on Tuesday evenings between 7.30 and 9.30 at the band- November’s display is For more information Shovel, Wheel Barrow, Rubbish Bag and a room: Morwell Town Common Pavilion, Corner Chapel and Elgin Streets, Morwell glass, old and new, telephone: Win Morrison: Bucket for the Kids Or Contact, Judy or Ian: 5166 1412, Peter: 5122 3152, Robert: 5133 6336 coloured and clear. Our 5163 1369, Phil Williams: Please direct any questions to Latrobe City on: The Band will be playing at the Church St Fiesta in Morwell on Friday 22 Christmas display will be a 5163 1265 or Helen 1300 367 700 November. must see! Heesom: 5163 1453. Page 6- Thursday 14 November 2002, Churchill & District News Welcoming Back the Churchill & District News...

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Congratulations to the Churchill & District News Page 8- Thursday 14 November 2002, Churchill & District News Schools New Principal Busy Year at Lumen Christi MARK Anderson is the new Principal at Yinnar South Primary By DENISE McKENNA learning. Centre at Highett. in the Indonesian village and hearing School. Principal Literacy and Numeracy are our Our Preps had a wonderful day out Aboriginal stories with an elder. Mark had this to say: “I feel very for- priority areas of learning. Asian at “Peter and the Rabbit” in Warragul. Preps and Grade 1 & 2 have swim- tunate to have been appointed to such an LUMEN Christie Primary School Studies and Care for the Earth are They also presented an assembly for ming this term for eight weeks at the excellent school that is so well regarded has had a busy year as we celebrated focus areas where we share with chil- the whole school to showcase their Churchill Leisure Centre and with a in the district. our twenty - fifth anniversary. dren the importance of qualities and work for the second half of the year. School Sports Day coming up they It is obvious to me that the staff and There was a “Back To” weekend attitudes of understanding, respect It was tremendous to hear them will be getting fit. parents have worked very hard to make in June where over 200 people attend- and care for others and for our planet. reading their stories and sharing their Our esteemed Grade 1 & 2 this school a friendly, well presented ed a dinner at Churchill Football Club teacher, Mrs Ila Hainsworth is retiring Congratulations to Mrs Ila work with us all. They have come a environment where all children have the on the Saturday night. Hainsworth and Mrs Michelle Foster long way in their first year of school. this year after twenty two years at opportunity to learn and experience a A big crowd attended Mass on who were nominated for “Excellence Many of our Grade 3 children par- Lumen Christi. wide range of excellent programs. Sunday, toured the school and shared in Teaching” this year. ticipated in First Communion in the Many Churchill children have It has been my experience that chil- a barbecue lunch. They represent the quality of staff Parish in October after several weeks made great progress in her classes dren learn best when the school commu- We now have a commemorative at Lumen Christi. All the teachers of preparation. over the years and we wish her every nity works in partnership to foster their paved area where families have need to be recognized for the work They all looked very proud when happiness in her retirement. education. engraved their names forever on sec- they do. their special day came. Lumen Finally, a reminder that staff are I value the development of friendly, tions of the School Courtyard. Our Grade 5 and 6 classes have Christie works on a finalising arrangements for classes positive relationships with students, par- In Term three we celebrated with a recently completed a three-day School/Family/Parish model to pre- for next year and all enrolments need ents and staff members that build trust Silver Anniversary Concert at the School Camp staying at Sovereign pare children for the Sacraments to be in by the end of November at the and strengthen partnerships. Binishell where each grade took a Hill in Ballarat and enjoying a range which recognizes that we all have a latest. I really enjoy the high levels of par- theme from the 25 years. We had a of activities. part to play as the children grow in Congratulations to the team from ent involvement made possible in a wonderful night of Song and Dance! Gold panning was very popular faith. the Churchill & District News for small school setting and I am looking Our children have worked hard but no-one came back rich! We also Our Grade 3 and 4 classes visited their hard work in getting local news forward to working with everyone here.” this year. As a staff and school com- visited sites in Melbourne including CERES Environmental Park in back in circulation. We wish them * A Date to Remember for All Yinnar munity we are very proud of the Scienceworks, the Museum, IMAX Melbourne this week, spent time well and offer the support of the South Students: Friday 13 December is achievements of our children in their Theatre and the CSIRO Education attending workshops in Batik making Lumen Christie Community the End of Year Concert. Hundred Year Rock

CHURCHILL Primary School staged involved in some aspect of the produc- up, props and costumes made. it’s first musical for five years over three tion, from making props, to performing, Students enjoyed the experience of nights in late October. to backstage work. learning lines, rehearsing, wearing cos- The show was a huge success with Almost every student had a part in tumes and makeup as well as performing each performance being sold out. chorus number and more than fifty chil- on stage. Written by Deborah Martin produc- dren from Prep to Grade 6 had a speaking Some students who had been reluctant tions “Hundred Year Rock” is a comedy role. in the past to speak out in front of an audi- set in a far-off kingdom. Seeing how such a musical comes ence have flourished as actors. The story centres on a royal family, a together was an educational experience The school was fortunate to be able to couple of fairies and a cast of weird and for both students and staff. draw on the considerable talent of its par- wonderful characters. Over the past few months a stage was ent community for all these things, as Every student in the school was built, set made and painted, curtains put well as borrowing most costumes from Croydon Hills Primary School. The show was well received by an enthusiastic audience, as the students were excellent in their roles. One audience member commented, “It was hard to believe they were primary school students performing!”

Stars of the Future: Narrators Brodie Mathieson, Christo Perkins and Lauren Dear left and far left Elizabeth Tait as Scabiosa the bad fairy (top) and Clayton Tebb as Angelica the good fairy (below).

Yoga Classes in Churchill By HEATHER BATZA Santoshi Yoga Centre “The most important day of your life is today, so use it wisely.”- Om Shanti YOGA has become one of the most popular forms of exercise, probably because is suits people of all ages and any physical condition. Santoshi Yoga Centre Yoga is a flexible combination and scientific system for the harmonious development of every aspect of the Hatha Yoga & Relaxation Classes individual – physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual. Yoga classes will teach you classical hatha yoga pos- Ajna Healing ™ tures, yoga breathing practices, deep relaxation tech- niques, the beginnings of meditation and other aspects of Reiki yoga. GREEN Inc. Room B4 The postures build flexibility and strength in both body and mind, helping to balance and bring health to your Northways Road, Churchill whole body. For Bookings and Further Information Yoga classes are held regularly at GREEN Inc. For Contact Heather Batza further information contact Heather Batza on 5122 2583 Telephone 5122 2583 or 040851238 or 04085 12387. Churchill & District News, Thursday 14 November 2002- Page 9 ----- Youth Yard ----- Kurnai Goes to Queensland! By KURNAI STUDENTS wild as a thunderstorm hit. It lasted a couple of hours and Year 9/10 was clear by the time we got back to camp. Next adventure was Sea World where the entertainment AFTER about one and a half days of travel on a very was full on and the few rides were heart jumping. American cozy coach we finally settled into our pre-erected tents at influence was very obvious but professional. the camp on Great Keppel Island. Day three of adventures was spent at Two days of ideal weather and beautiful sur- Dream World. Here the rides were rounds were spent sun-baking, canoeing to a neigh- spectacular and the “Tower of boring island, boom netting, snorkeling, riding Terror” really lived up to its name. camels on the beach or just walking around the resort By the end of the day we were well areas. and truly ready to have a relax back at The day we left Great Keppel was used almost camp by the pool. Some even complained entirely to travel (again) towards Surfers Paradise, that their brains were still spinning in where we were to set up our own tents at a Caravan their heads. Park in Palm Beach. Last day of activity was spent at It was from this base-camp we would spend the Movie World. Again heaps of enter- next four days doing the major theme parks on the tainment and rides to keep the excite- Gold Coast. ment in the trip. The first of the adventure theme parks was ‘Wet By 3.00pm that afternoon we n Wild’. Though the queues were sometimes long could all say that “we have been there (30 minutes wait) everybody got to do all the rides that and done that”, and had our fill of fun they wanted to. and fantasy. It even bought out the child in some of the teachers (for- Thanks to all the students who went along and enjoyed tunately no heart attacks). the opportunity to have fun together. When everyone was thoroughly wet, the weather went Happy Holidays: Casey Heeremans in the Big Brother Chair (above); Kelly Morgan and Lauren Stevens with Austin Powers (above left) and students hanging on at ‘Wet n Wild’! FAMILY STORM! MY BROTHER Action Centre WRITING COMPETITION - Under 18 to Fido. I felt safer inside. I left Fido in the WRITING COMPETITION - Under 18 Poetry Winner Open Short Story Winner lounge after brushing him; Dad hated him to By ELSIE MATTYHSSEN CHURCHILL’S Youth Action Centre is By JODIE ELLIS be in the house, ruining everything. Up in now running and will be open every my room I dried off and changed into dry I have a brother, and it’s not worth mentioning his name. I couldn’t sleep. The wind outside was Pj’s. I was brushing my hair when, nothing, Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm. The Centre He’s really mean and he’s such a pain. howling; howling like a mental dog. I was a crack as I hit the floor, then silence. My will run a variety of activities that are free of Being annoying is probably his favourite game. alone, no one was home, and every tiny mind suddenly blanked before I tried help- charge and that will suit all interests. Sometimes he drives me and my sister insane. sound sent a petrifying shiver through my ing myself up. My chest and head felt as Throughout November the Centre will run spine. My family’s quaint brick home with though I had rocks in them, I struggled for Luckily I don’t have to share his room, cooking classes that will give young people a rusted tin roof and beautiful, dainty garden breath. I glanced at the clock, I’d only been Unlike my poor sister Mary. the opportunity to try and taste new recipes. now felt as though it was being swept from out for a minute or two. Everything ached, I Their room feels just like a tomb, Christmas spirit will then be created in the face of this earth. The wind and rain, wasn’t sure whether I could move. I felt like And if you ever go in there, be wary. December with activities that relate to the hol- lightening and thunder all whirling, I had been run over by a truck, catapulted iday season. swirling, twisting around me; I was isolated Every night when we have tea, into a chilled panel of glass then pinballed Youth Action Centre Worker Kerryn Super in a deserted house. Isolated from every- back and forth, until sinking to where I lay. He gobbles down so much food. said that all of the programs organised by thing and everyone. My connection to the Impossible, I was inside my deserted house. He even dares to poke his tongue at me, Latrobe City’s Youth Action Centre’s in Moe, world broken. A crackly sound of a storm-disrupted Now isn’t that rude. Morwell, Traralgon and Churchill aim to give A feeling of concern for Fido, my dog, radio reached me, then a few inquiring He never listens to Mum or Dad, floated through my brain. I imagined being barks. I’d left my radio on the floor, Fido people aged between 12 and 18 years the out in the storm with the noise, and the rain had obviously trodden on the ‘power’ but- And he doesn’t obey a single house rule. opportunity to get involved in a wide variety lashing at my skin. I had to …to travel out, ton. The song that jolted on and off, the one He never stops being bad, of activities. to face my fears for my best friend. I sucked I’d strained myself to hear was a familiar But he doesn’t get into trouble at school! “Youths can get involved in various activ- in a deep breath, it’s dark, the power’s out. ities at all levels, the have the opportunity to tune; my brother’s favourite song. The emo- But deep down inside I guess we all love him. Grasping my way down the carpeted stairs I tion that it brought wasn’t the usual feeling be a member of the committee and can help to Even though he makes us really sad. fell; over what I don’t know but I landed of annoyance, it used to bring but a fearful run events in the local area,” Ms Super said. Even if he makes us cater to his every whim, with a thud, that was swallowed up by the prickling rage and all I wanted to do was to “Latrobe City’s Youth Action Centre’s aim And even when he makes us oh so mad! voices of the storm. Chewed and swal- smash the radio into a million fragments. I is to promote attitudes and values that help lowed, everything I did digested in with the heard the songs dramatic ending followed by After all, he is my brother; he can’t be all that bad… celebrate difference, empower young people raging heavens. the familiar sound of the hourly news break. and support non-judgmental and respectful I reached for the door handle, the cold “Hey Luke, stop pulling my hair The high-pitched news announcer started behaviour by giving all local youths the metal under my hand emphasised my loneli- with the world news, followed by the local And stop pinching my bum! opportunity to suggest and participate in activ- ness, cold and empty. I lurched out, the news, the sport, the weather and lastly the You’re supposed to be playing over there! ities of their choice.” force of the gale blew me back, I gasped. I traffic reports. I listened intently and held Go away, or I’ll tell Mum!” squinted so the rain didn’t flood my eyes. I For further information, or to suggest an my breath. All that was said was that there As I was saying… ran across the porch, I had to reach the ken- had been a horrific, bloody crash just outside activity to by run at a Youth Centre, telephone nel, everything was camouflaged together, my home town. Our town isn’t that big so But until the day he stops driving us round the bend Kerryn on 1800 196 884 or 5132 3800. the shadows and the darkness. The flashes my stomach immediately knotted and I I’ll have to say this poem has come to an end. of light were my only guide. A whine told remembered to exhale. me I must have been close. After dropping I tried to calm myself as I settled Fido in Youth Action Centre News to my knees I crawled through a puddle and the laundry, while wondering when the oth- right at my ear I heard panting. ers would be home. I quietly put my music THE Youth Action Centre (YAC) in Churchill is Squashed in beside my terrified black on, relaxed and crawled, snuggled into my doing well, but it needs more teenagers to attend. We dog, I whispered, “It’s OK boy”. I tried to cold, lonely double bed. For a while I laid are only getting about 7 – 10 people turning up at believe, to convince myself, and Fido that there listening to the subsiding rain and dis- present (but this is better than 2 on the first week!). everything was fine. I listened to the rain tant thunder. I felt as though something The last few weeks we’ve been meeting from 4 – drumming on the low roof like heavy fingers huge had ended, something that couldn’t be 6 p.m. and we have been drawing and painting. We on an old keyboard. I froze; a feeling like restored. get afternoon tea – chips and stuff, and the last week frozen hands ran up from the base of my The sun shone in my face as I turned in October we had pizza slabs. spine, a fear of death. A flooding fear over. I had awoken from a disturbed sleep. Now, with daylight saving, we will be meeting whirled in my head, a fear for all those I It must have been about 9am. It was very from 4 – 8 p.m. and during November we will be knew, especially my parents and my twin quiet, my family used to be up early. I slow- cooking our dinner at the centre each week. This Marc. Wishing, hoping they felt nothing ly but surely wrapped myself in my fluffy should be lots of fun, so please come down to the like what I felt. No fear, no horror. dressing gown and trudged downstairs. No Youth Building at Gaskin Park at 4 p.m. on The rain eased, I made a break for it, one was there. No one was home. No one Wednesdays. - By OWEN GUTHRIE towards the back door. I called continually had been home. ‘GOBLIN’ - By ADRIAN CONNOR Page 10- Thursday 14 November 2002, Churchill & District News Churchill Today The Avenues By SANDRA LYNN EVANS with the stigma often attached to commission domi- of Honour nated areas. Seen as the poor cousin to the larger WHILE the major players in the battle of Latrobe townships of Morwell and Traralgon and despite the By PHILLIP WATTS City continue their long standing rivalries and debate initial boom, population fell far short of expectations Winner Adult Poetry the pros and cons of amalgamation and succession, and commercial enterprises collapsed due to lack of Churchill, the Housing Commission of Victoria’s support. Whilst driving through the avenues utopian project of the sixties, nestles comfortably in Perhaps the turning point was the elevation of the Where trees remember men the foothills and watches on. old Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education to a We think of Aussie heroes When first residents, Mr and Mrs G Ayres and division of Monash University. Monash today enjoys Gone never to be seen again family, moved into their new home in November a commendable national and international reputation 1965, the then Housing Commission of Victoria pre- but in the seventies as the Gippsland Institute of They wanted to fight for country dicted a population of 40,000 within twenty years. Advanced Education was seen as the consolation To keep their family free Almost forty years on the current population of 5000 prize for failure to gain entry into Melbourne Tertiary And so after basic training falls rather short of the initial expectations but the Centres. Went across the sea residents I spoke to are unanimously content. With the growth of the University and the influx Given the unrest between much larger near neigh- of students, businesses are once again viable. There they dodged bombs and bullets bours Morwell and Traralgon, perhaps Churchill’s Commission and private ownership has blended well Winner: Phillip Watts accepts his prize In trenches deep and cold failure to live up to expectation is indeed a blessing. and the old stigmas have been forgotten. from Hazelwood Power CEO Dave Quinn. They were proud to wear their uniform In fact after many turbulent years Churchill is now As an ‘outsider’ from Traralgon, I have been a Our soldiers strong and bold enjoying a pleasant revival with the steady growth of regular visitor to Churchill each Tuesday for creative Top Honour the Monash Campus, the advent of the Hazelwood writing class at the friendly Neighbourhood Centre By CATHY COCHRANE They fought at many venues Village Shopping Centre, revamping the Old located within the first class facilities of the Churchill Like Gallipoli and Tobruk A DRIVE from Tinamba to Maffra provided Shopping Centre and, of course, the re-launch of the Leisure Centre for many years. And wrote their name in history the inspiration for Phillip Watts’ winning entry in Churchill News. The future augurs well with many new projects Recording many pages in that book the adult poetry section of the Churchill & District A leaflet put out by the Commission in 1965 including the development of Lake Hyland in the News Writing Competition. claimed that the ‘Churchill Project’ would be ‘a shin- pipeline and the Churchill & District News from its There were many Aussie heroes Mr Watts accepted his prize for “The Avenues ing example of an ideal township with full amenities’ humble beginnings on a single sheet and now with Amongst these brave young men of Honour” from Hazelwood Power CEO Dave and that ‘Mr and Mrs Citizen’ would talk about it in the new exciting format, will once again bring the The food for many stories Quinn at the Gala Day Award Presentation. glowing terms. news to the residents. Although removed from the To occupy their pen “I was driving into Maffra from Tinamba and The keynotes were modernisation and beauty. idyllic Utopia once planned, Churchill has survived. drove down the Avenue of Honour,” Mr Watts Sadly, Churchill seemed to suffer in the early days There was Simpson and his donkey said. And the men of the Kokoda trail “I just started with the opening verse. I sat on And others whose time did come that for quite a while and the rest came with a Giant Plant Sale While building the Burma rail flourish when I went back to it.” By RUTH PLACE plant, you can drop in at the Lifeline Shop and see Mr Watts began writing poetry in October what is still available. There was that group of horsemen 1993 and has not stopped. LIFELINE Shop in Churchill recently held an All monies raised go to the 24 Hour Lifeline coun- Who made that mighty ride “I found I was good at it and it was a chal- extremely successful plant sale. Nineteen cheerful selling Service in Morwell and the sub centre at Right into the jaws of death lenge,” he said. volunteers helped customers to select and purchase a Wonthaggi. Riding double stride Mr Watts is a member of the Gippsland Bush huge range of plants. The Churchill shop is always ready to receive Poets Club and has had several of his poems pub- Members of the Traralgon Garden Club and vol- donations of clothing, bric-a-brac and toys. If you Also in desert Africa lished. unteers from the Lifeline Business Division prepared would like to donate furniture there is a free pick up There was our “rats” at Tobruk He has preformed for the Mountain approximately 2000 plants for the sale. service. And down south the Boer war Cattlemen’s Association and various other groups. Potting mix and Osmocote was donated by Lifeline shops are located in Morwell Stories worth a look “About three years ago I won an Australia Day Pinegrow in Churchill and seedlings, plants, pots and (Superstore), Traralgon and Moe as well as Churchill. competition at Lakes Entrance,” he said. seeds were donated by local and district nurseries. They are always looking for volunteers to work in the But we have many unsung heroes “I got recognition early on and that sent me There was a huge range of plants, from vegetables shops. For inquiries ring the Business Division on Who never returned from war down the path of writing a book.” to cacti, from the unusual to the gold old favourites 5133 7512 and consider joining this exciting and They gave their all to keep us free Mr Watts has written the first draft of a book which were sold at a very reasonable price. dynamic team. You will receive a warm welcome. And are lost to life and lore of motivational poetry. The hard work of volunteers and excellent If you are considering volunteering to become a “I write because I’m interested in writing and response from the public netted over $3500. telephone counsellor please ring the counselling if a topic hits me, from the radio or something, Its to those who gave it all “It was hard work but very satisfying” said the Services on 5134 8278. They will be able to give then I’ll write down the idea and go from there,” The trees commemorate volunteers. “We had a ball and we are now thinking you information on upcoming training courses. he said. Lest we forget the gift they gave that we will make this an annual event”. Lifeline is a wonderful service for our area. “The poem that won took twelve months to Or the price not underrate Manager Eva Turra thanked the public for their Thank you, on behalf of the community, for your write.” wonderful support. If you missed out on buying a faithful efforts. *More winning entries will be published in forthcoming issues as space allows. Churchill & District News Hazelwood Guides Short Story and Poetry Competition October 2002 Winners Adult Short Story: Winner: Lynda Taylor, Runner up: Kevin Jackson, Second Runner up: By ZELMA MILDENHALL and photograph displays. Lynalee Stricklaand, Special Award: Ricky Bennett. In September we visited the Yinnar guides and Adult Poetry: Winner: Phillip Watts, Runner up: Eleanor McWhirr, Second Runner up: GUIDES have taken part in three regional activi- played games. Megan Halford, Special Award: Linda Veldman. ties during the second half of this year. A guide for the Yinnar unit made her Promise. We U18 Short Story: Winner: Jodie Ellis, Runner up: Kaitlin Duffus, Special Award: Jodie Ellis, Firstly there was Wheelies Day at the Morwell have invited the Yinnar guides to visit us later this Special Award: Owen Guthrie. Traffic School: Our Guides joined eight others from term. U18 Poetry: Winner: Elsie Matthyssen, Runner up: Scott Sherson, Special Award: Joelene throughout the Baw Baw Region and watched a safe- Guides have been working on challenges and Rysburger, Special Award: Tanya Thumpston. ty video, and learnt bike maintenance and safe riding. Jacquelyn McCusker received her Bronze Endeavour U12 Short Story: Winner: Julia Buras, Runner up: Charles Clement, Special Award: Annie- Older girls went to the BMX track while younger Challenge badge on 2 September. Rose Ferguson, Special Award: Rhys Knight & Stephanie Schuttle, Special Award: Chris girls decorated their bikes. The fine, mild weather Again this year we have made cards for the teach- Whittle, Special Award: Amanda Ashworth & Tiffany Jones, Special Award: Rachelle Zuereb, helped to make the day very enjoyable. ers who take CRE at the Hazelwood North, Churchill Special Award: Sarah Fenech. Next there was Roller Skating at Moe for older and Churchill North Primary Schools. Thanks to our U12 Poetry: Winner: Claire Dent, Runner up: Marie Lfferty, Special Award: Rohana girls who had a fun time. friends who recycled their Christmas cards in our Atkinson, Special Award: Emma Lee Bostedt, Special Award: Cassie Olver, Special Award: Our final Regional activity was Sleeping Under direction as we needed 400 for the project. Tamara Matthyssen, Special Award: Olivia Whyte the Stars. In November a camp is planned at the Region U7 Short Story: Winner: Paige Rowley & Melissa Head, Runner up: Guy Lee Lillie, Special This was held at Lardner Park. We took cardboard Campsite, Burnet Park. Award: Kayley Hodson & Angela Galea, Special Award: Dylan Rowley, Special Award: boxes in which to sleep. Sleep? Who Slept? Leaders who have completed training are Jenny in Jeremy Davern. When a storm hit during the evening there was a First Aid, Faye and Zelma in CPR and Zelma in rush to rescue the tarps, boxes and belongings. We World Guiding and Campfire Singing for Younger POSITIVE WORDS: set up in a pavilion with many other friends. $800 Guides. Writers are being sought by a new monthly publication called Positive Words. A new ven- was raised for Anglicare. Any girl interested in joining the Unit can contact ture by writing tutor Sandra Lynn Evans it is aimed at creative writers of all types of poetry On August 27 Zelma Mildenhall was presented Faye Foley on 5122 1249 or Zelma Mildenhall on and short stories. The publication aims to showcase the talents of writers Australia-wide and with her thirty-year Long Service Award by the Baw 5166 1264. offer hints and information to both novice and experienced writers. Baw Region leader, Mrs Gwen Williams. The guides Thanks to all those who worked so hard to get the Young writers will be able to enjoy a special young writers section. helped prepare food for the casserole tea, set up tables Churchill and District News back into production. For further information contact Sandra on 5174 3668. Churchill & District News, Thursday 14 November 2002- Page 11 Sports News Churchill Primary Takes Honours Pictured are Hazelwood Power Human Resources Manager Ron Boskma, Latrobe Community Health Service’s Health Promotion Officer Susan Heywood, school cap- tains Clayton and Brittany and some of Churchill Primary School’s participants. Sports in Brief Tennis Time Again! THE summer tennis season has and join us. arrived and it’s time to get your tennis Contact New Member Advisor, Vicki gear ready for social and competition on 5122 1779. tennis, once again. Some Nutrition Tips! If you are looking for a hit of tennis From Victoria Tennis,Spring 2002 be it social or competition, you can find If playing tennis for up to five hours, us at the Churchill Tennis Club, you should have a breakfast that is easy Manning Drive, Churchill on Thursday to digest, high in carbohydrates and low nights between 7.00-9.00pm every in fat. week, at an affordable $4.00 per player This could be your pre-match meal per night. depending on schedule. Fluids are For the start of the tennis season, the important as dehydration can adversely courts have just been re-surfaced. affect performance. Junior tennis competition has com- Your favourite breakfast Cereal with menced and can be seen every Saturday reduced-fat milk and fruit, toast or pan- morning from 8.30am. cakes with honey or jam, and fruit juice By SUSAN HEYWOOD Increasing the levels of physical activity in children The canteen will be operating until are all suitable. has become vital with current figures published by the the completion of junior events. Snack on grain and fruit based bars CHURCHILL Primary School was this year’s win- Herald Sun revealing that one in five children are over- Senior competition commences at and low fat yoghurt. ner of the ‘Keep Fit, Don’t Sit’ school program and will weight. 1pm. New players are welcome-so come receive $1,000 to purchase sports equipment for the Charlie Twomey, Churchill Primary’s sports coordi- school. nator said, “in past years the kids haven’t been so good The program is part of the ‘Let’s get Physical’ health at recording their activity. But this year we encouraged Churchill Wins promotion initiative aimed at encouraging primary and reminded them.” AFTER nine years the Churchill bad- Some of the Monash University stu- school children in Latrobe City to increase the levels of “I think the program makes them aware of how minton team managed to reclaim the “B dents supported the team during the their physical activity. active they are and I think they also take on more activ- Grade” premiership in the Latrobe finals by travelling to Traralgon to cheer Churchill Primary School is a small school with less ity as a result of the program. Certainly it fits in with the Valley Badminton Association. the players on. than 230 students, but won the award by generating sports and recreation programs which are already run- Since the previous victory in the Eric Goh proving to be a great asset enthusiasm and activity. ning at the school.” 1993 season the team has played in the to the team over the last two years and School officials have said that the money will go The ‘Keep Fit, Don’t Sit’ program was coordinated finals on several occasions but until this played very well, especially in the towards much needed sports equipment during recess by the Latrobe City Pacers, Latrobe Community Health season were only able to manage grand-final. Another student who helped and lunchtimes. The money will be used to purchase Service, GippsSport and Hazelwood Power and is fund- Runner-Up. out by playing in several matches during basketballs, skipping ropes, cricket bats and balls, foot- ed through the VicHealth Active Recreation Initiative. The grand-final was played at the the season was Nicholas Siow. balls and soccer balls. The presentation of the $1,000 cheque was made by Traralgon Sports Stadium against Throughout the year the Churchill Twenty-six primary schools across Latrobe City par- Ron Boskma, Human Resources Manager at Hazelwood Yallourn and could have gone either way badminton players and the university ticipated in the program, the third time the program has Power. Ron Brooks, Coach of the Latrobe City Pacers, until the final set. students had several social games of been run. presented all participants with a certificate and show The team Captain Audrey Hall has badminton and a few meals out together Each year there has been an increase in the amount of bags. been involved in badminton at Churchill at the “Noodle Bar”. time students have reported being physically active, Elizabeth Street Primary School in Moe was the run- for many years and was also a member One very special night was a birthday which is a great achievement. ner up school and received a prize of $500. of the 1993 premiership team, together party for Audrey Hall. Audrey celebrat- If students can be encouraged to be physically active with Pam Bianconi, Marg Center, Terry ed her seventy-fifth birthday and is an during their childhood, it is much more likely that these From Jumbunna, Hazelwood Power. Hore and John Lubawski who was also a inspiration to all our young players. healthy habits will continue into adulthood. fill-in during the 2002 season. Boolarra Lawn Bowls & Recreation Club Results Round 1 Round 2 THE Boolarra Lawn Bowling Club commenced its Saturday 26 October AERIAL SKYDIVES pennant season on Saturday 19 October with a hard Boolarra 1 - Division 4 continued its early good form fought draw against Moe in Division 4 followed by with a close win against Warragul, EXPERIENCE THE ULTIMATE ADVENTURE Boolarra 5 comfortably wining against Garfield in whilst Boolarra 5 - lost to Yallourn North Division 5. Scores 220 km hour rush from 10,000’ strapped to an Scores Division 4 expereniened skydiver or be trained by professionals Division 4 Boolarra 1- 91 (14 points) defeated Warragul 89 (4 Boolarra 1 - 91 (9 points) drew with Moe 3 - 91 (9 Points) and take the plunge with two instructorsfrom 14,000’ points) Division 5 and fly the canopy yourself. Division 5 Boolarra 2 –54 (2 points) were defeated by Yallourn Boolarra 2 - 78 (10 points) def Garfield 67 (4 points) North 75 (12 points) To fulfil your dream of flight Anyone interested in playing or learning to play bowls is welcome to attend our training nights on a Tuesday or Thursday. For more information telephone the club on 5169 6511. - WENDY BROWN Call 1800 674 276 “Cleaning with Care” STRUT RE-GAS Ken and Janine are celebrating 10 years of providing Tel: (03) 5166 1665 Mob: 0407 542 122 Personalised and Quality service to the residents of Churchill. “The Strut Specialist” o Automotive applications: cars, We extend our 4wd, trucks, buses & tractors. o Office/Medical Equipment: chairs, congratulations to the photocopiers etc. Churchill & District News o Boats, Trailers & Industrial uses. and wish it every success Struts are not throw away items. in the future They can be RE-GASED! Page 12- Thursday 14 November 2002, Churchill & District News Sports News Success in Pool for Young Swimmers By ALISON WATSON (125); Hannah Ypelaan – second place Churchill Swimming Club highest points (90) and Jessica Webster - third place highest points (76). CHURCHILL Swimming Club recently Most time taken off were first Jessica hosted a 10 and Under Swim Meet at the Webster 48.91 seconds; second Claire Monash Leisure Centre. Watson 27.67 seconds and third Emma Swimmers came from all over the Watson 24.30 seconds. Gippsland area to compete in a variety of For the boys Daniel Ypelaan received 25 metre events. first with 39.19 seconds and second Ashley Several new Churchill swimmers from Ypelaan with 8.60 seconds. the Development Squad were successful in The winner of the Churchill swimmer receiving places in the 7 and Under events. who received the most points at Coal These were Victoria Taylor aged 7 who Country in July was Ashley Ypelaan with received second place in backstroke, fourth 14 points. place in breaststroke and sixth place in All other Churchill swimmers received freestyle; Ryan deVries aged 7 who Encouragement Awards and medals. received second place in both freestyle and The Summer swimming season has backstroke; and Ashley DiCiero aged 6 now commenced with meets being held at who received a fifth place in backstroke. Wonthaggi and Morwell. Other Churchill swimmers Emma Churchill swimmers who have 10 and Under Swim Meet: From left to right, back row- Jessica Webster, Hanna Ypelaan, Emma Watson, Watson, Hannah Ypelaan, Daniel Ypelaan achieved great results to date are Jessica Daniel Ypelaan, Ashley DiCiero, Tara Donovan (Coach), Victoria Taylor; middle row- Annie Brewer, Amy Hall, and Jessica Webster also achieved personal Webster, Hanna and Daniel Ypelaan and Emily Hall, Kate Cording, Jessica Mayo, Nicholas Smith, Ryan de Viros; front- Ramayen Gourley. best times and ribbons. Emily Hall. The 10 And Under meet was the final Training sessions are held on Monday, for the winter season. Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6.00 JUNIOR BASKETBALL UPDATE On Tuesday 29 October the Club held a to 7.30 p.m. and Tuesday nights from 7.00 Presentation Night for the Winter to 8.30 p.m. THE Junior Summer Basketball Competition has The Basketball Club has elected a new committee. Swimming season. The Development Squad (a transition now started with twenty-three teams ranging from Kim Crookston is President, with Simon Eaton as Vice Trophies were presented to the follow- group from swimming lessons to swim- under 10s to 14’s and Under. President. ing swimmers: Ashley Ypelaan - first place ming club) trains on Tuesday nights from Any children wishing to play basketball or take part Jenny Webb is the Secretary and Gary Tatterson the highest points (90); Daniel Ypelaan – sec- 6.00 to 8.00 p.m. in the new 8 and under competition should telephone Treasurer. ond place highest points (86); Ryan If anyone is interested or would like to 5122 35096 between 5pm and 8pm on Monday or The new committee has expressed their thanks to deVries – third place highest points (35); find out more please contact Bill Ypelaan Friday. their predecessors for a very successful year. Jessica Ypelaan -first place highest points on 5122 2969. ‘Fantastic Kids and Players’ By LAURIE PATON are Adrian Huizer, Forte Bianconi, the number of presents that were Secretary, Churchill United Geoff Monaghan, Jamie Robson, presented to them by the junior Soccer Club Tim Tewierik, Phil Dyson and Mark players. Bianconi for the seniors with Jenny The efforts of the Club building CHURCHILL United Soccer Webb, Marianne Osborne, Murray committee were also recognised. Club conducted its junior presenta- Nicholls, Tony Bogan and Bruce This group of people completed tion day and Annual General Lugton for the juniors. designs, costings, lobbied local Meeting on Sunday 3 November The Club has enjoyed a success- politicians, companies and Latrobe 2002. The event drew a good crowd ful season with the under 8 and City for support. with about 150 people attending. under 12 sides winning the league The group lodged an application In the 2002 season the Club had championship. for funding to Sport and Recreation nine junior teams each with an aver- Reflecting on the season at the Victoria (SRV) through Latrobe age of 13 players per team. presentation ceremony, the new City on 1 November 2002. Every player received a trophy Club Secretary, Laurie Paton The building committee is made and each coach nominated players thanked the Sands family for their of Gary Tatterson Chairperson, Bill for the awards of “most improved”, tireless efforts throughout the year Ypellan who prepared all the plans “best player” and “runner up best on behalf of the players and their along with John Dunne, Forte player”. families. Bianconi, Peter Robson, and Peter In the under 16 competition Best They are specifically Tom Maselli who all provide valuable Player for 2002 was Mitchell Sands, Carol Robson, Peter Robson, expertise. Jackson, Tim Lawless was runner- Scotty Sands, Rob Sands and Ian Churchill Soccer Club desper- up and most improved player was Sands. ately needs new facilities and the Andrew Maselli. Laurie also acknowledged the funding submission lodged with Churchill’s Own Soccer Stars: Dean Pyle and Cameron Dunne will play for Mitchell and Tim represented hard work of Jenny Webb and Council has requested grants of the Victorian Country Junior Development Squad (above). Below- Under 16 Runner- Gippsland in the under 15 and under Marianne Osborne who organised $50,000 from SRV and $40,000 up Best Player Tim Lawless (right), with his younger brother Matt. 16 squad teams that played in the the junior operations and all those from Latrobe City. Melbourne South Eastern League. mothers and fathers who helped The club intends to contribute Both teams won their respective with the canteen, line marking and $15,000 in cash and about $32,000 metropolitan competitions. running the line as referees. in kind to the new building project. A new committee of manage- Laurie asked the parents to Finally, Laurie thanked the “fan- ment was elected on the day. The ensure they patted themselves on tastic kids and players associated Club Committee is made up of a the back for all the running around with the Club” for a wonderful year. single executive but with general they did during the year. Special congratulations were committee members devoted either “Its a lot of work but don’t for- issued to the 16 Churchill juniors to the junior or senior operations of get how much the kids benefit from who represented Gippsland at the the club. your efforts. Your dedication as par- Geelong Country Championships, The new committee comprises ents has kept your kids active and in squad teams in the metropolitan Ian Sands President, Laurie Paton involved in community life” he said competition and to Dean Pyle and Secretary , Judy Lawless, Wayne The work of the coaches and Cameron Dunne who were selected Van Alst, with a treasurer to be co- team managers also came in for for the Victorian Country Junior opted at a later stage. praise. It was evident how much Development Squad. The general committee members their efforts were appreciated from