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May 2017 Page 4 The Waterline News - May FROM THE CORINELLA edge, and "lighting up our lives". We have EDITOR’S RATEPAYERS AND heard so many people say they are looking forward to being involved themselves in the DESK RESIDENTS next part of the project, and so already the [email protected] ASSOCIATION anticipation is beginning to build !!! What

is the next big "thing" going to be, going to Welcome to the May edition of The look like ...... the best is yet to come, don't Waterline News. 2017 Committee miss out on this fantastic opportunity to Winter is almost upon us, however there is President. Lyndell Parker. become a part of local history in the still plenty happening in the community. Vice President. Peter Tait. making. There are photos posted on This month we have what seems to be an Secretary. David Laing. Facebook ... The Edge of Us page, if you ever increasing amount of news about Assistant Secretary. Wayne Maschette. were not fortunate enough to be able to see local community groups and events. Treasurer. Michael Kelzke. it in person. Good to see more groups taking advantage General Committee Members. At our recent CRRA meeting one topic of of the space we make available each month Brian Lloyd and Jackie Tait. discussion was " do we need more seats for groups to convey news of their events For at least a year now, "the Edge of Us" around the streets of Corinella" to to the community. project, thanks to Regional Arts Victoria, encourage people to be out exercising, and It is important for all groups to make sure has had many people over our 5 Waterline the overwhelming response was YES ! A your details we have here are up to date towns wondering, arguing, discussing, suggestion was made that we should look and have the correct contact person and pondering and sometimes feeling for a grant to create some artistic, either contact number or email address. bewildered as to what the first part of the interesting seating that will become a As seems to be the case more often than project "Luminous Streets" will be all fabulous feature of our town, so if you have not, space again has been my enemy and about, and JUST WHAT WILL IT LOOK ideas to share please get in touch, or come there a number of contributions which have LIKE ! Well now we know, and if public to the next meeting so we can make a been held over until next month. participation, admiration and attendance are start...... for the people, by the people! That We always try and make sure that all items to be taken into account, I think it would be is what the CRRA is all about .... the people which are date sensitive make it to print, as fair to say it was, despite the appalling of Corinella helping to shape Corinella and long as we have the information by the weather the day before and on the day itself retain the Character of the town, while still deadline. right up to launch time, a GREAT success! moving forward and growing in a positive I can tell you, next month we will be Unfortunately due to bad weather the lights way. having a special ‘Short Stories’ feature. were not able to be turned on the next night What do we all have in common...... we Roger Clark, Editor but each night after up until Easter (when love our town, we live in a wonderful, Distribution Area: the exhibition finished ) there were still a amazing, beautiful place. We distribute 1500 copies each month constant stream of people coming to through Tooradin, Koo Wee Rup, Lang enjoy this amazing visual feast of Lyndell Parker. creativity. Lang, Nyora, Loch, Kernot, Grantville, LUMINOUS STREETS It was so exciting and exhilarating to see Corinella, Coronet Bay, Bass, San Remo, CELEBRATION AND DREAMING people of all ages coming together and Newhaven, Cowes and French Island. We SESSION celebrating the creative expression of our also send out almost 500 copies by email PIONEER BAY - GRANTVILLE - 5 Waterline towns, all very different, all and all editions right from the first edition TENBY POINT - CORINELLA - very magical and doing just exactly what are available on our website: CORONET BAY the project set out to do, helping us to www.waterlinenews.com.au Did you see the amazing light galleries? appreciate and understand our towns Do you have an idea for next year’s Disclaimer: All views expressed in The Waterline News connections to one another, our unique Luminous Streets event? are those of the author of each article, not the publisher. environment, and our call to the waters Everyone - young and old - is invited to INSIDE THIS MONTH celebrate our collective achievement and Section Page Section Page contribute to ideas for next year’s event. Gardening & Outdoors 33 4pm-6pm SUNDAY 21 MAY, Corinella Advertisers index 34 Greg Hunt’s news 31 Corinella Hall - Refreshments provided Arts, Books & Writing 28-29 Health & Lifestyle 14-15 Bass Coast Post in print 21 History 23-26 Book Reviews 30 Markets, Op Shops and local Halls 9 Kernot Memorial Uniting Church 60th Community Notes, Directory, News, Obituaries 16 & 28 Birthday Celebration and Community Centre updates 5-12 On the road - Places back next month Contact Details 5 Our People - part of history special 25 Everyone is invited to Entertainment & Lifestyle 16-17 Sports & Leisure 32 attend the Kernot Food 13 Trivia, Philosophy & Quiz 22 Memorial Uniting French Island News 18-20 Church 60th Birthday Celebration Service, Kernot Memorial Uniting Church, 1040 Loch - Kernot Road, THE WATERLINE NEWS ADVERTISING RATES Kernot Editor & publisher Roger Clark Small 6cm x 6cm $ 20.00 PO Box 184 Grantville 3984 Small 1.5 (Bus Card) 6cm x 9cm $ 27.50 Sunday 4 June 2017, commencing at 10 am Double Small 6cm x 12cm $ 37.50 Phone 0410 952 932 1/4 Page 9cm x 14cm $ 55.00 and afterwards for refreshments at the Office Hours Mon– Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm 1/2 Page 18cm x 14cm $ 85.00 Kernot Hall. 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May 2017 Cut off date for submissions and advertising is the 1st of each month Page 5 Community Notes CORONET BAY GRANTVILLE AND DISTRICT RATEPAYERS & RATEPAYERS & RESIDENTS RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION 2017 COMMITTEE President: David Buckingham 2016 -17 Committee Vice President: Kevin Brown President: Roger Clark Secretary: Stephanie Hartridge Vice President: Darrell Egan Treasurer: Sebastian Nowakowski Secretary: Committee Member: Mel Gration. Treasurer: Sylvia Harris General Committee Members: No Report this month Vicki Clark, Kat Cox, Neil Daly. ______Membership Fees: $10 single - $20 family PIONEER BAY Payable to Sylvia Harris at the Post Office/ PROGRESS Newsagency. ASSOCIATION Email: [email protected] Contact Zena Benbow GDRRA acts as a conduit to all levels of [email protected] Government, Local, State and Federal for matters concerning the community. No Report this month New community group with a ______GDRRA also liaises with other peak bodies, collaborative approach like, Parks Victoria, Vic roads, Westernport The Friends’ Group -Western Precinct Water, Telecommunications companies and (FGWP) was recently formed to give the other major service providers on your behalf. Corinella community a chance to discuss environmental and aesthetic issues As you can see, the all important position of affecting the Western and Settlement Secretary, remains unfilled. Point precincts, and to bring their President: Jean Coffey It is vitally important to the ongoing success concerns to the attention of the Corinella 0419 500 593 of the Association that we fill this position Foreshore Reserve Inc. Committee of Secretary: David Pearce quickly. Management (CFRCM) with a view to 0401 514 339 reaching a sensible and amicable All Tenby Point residents are very Situation Vacant outcome. welcome. Membership is just $10 per FGWP is mindful of the need to protect The Grantville & District Ratepayers and household per year. the environment and retain the natural Residents Association Inc. needs a ______beauty of Corinella for all to enjoy and Secretary. nurture, and at a meeting with the Chair of If you have any Secretarial experience at the Foreshore Reserve Committee, all and can spare a couple of hours a week presented their plan: “A way forward” to help out, please let us know. and a “Model” for the Committee’s

consideration. [email protected] Coronet Bay Neighbourhood Watch The group will continue its approach to work collaboratively with the CFRCM to Contact: Ivan Bradshaw - The next General meeting of the help achieve the Department of 5678 0663 - 0414345754 Grantville & District Ratepayers and Environment, Land, Water & Planning’s Residents Association will be held on aim to maximise community involvement Chairperson. Ivan Bradshaw. Friday 23 June, commencing at 7.30pm at in key decisions regarding the Reserve’s Vice Chairperson Julie Cameron. the Grantville Hall. management and future development. Secretary Pauline Hiscock. If interested, please contact Friends of Vice Secretary Ivan Bradshaw. Get on board and support us NOW. the Environment - Corinella 5678 0592. Social Media Manager Christine Slavin Treasurer Joyce Cotter. Get on our mailing list EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Vice Treasurer Tracey Farr. Email us now Newhaven Primary School Fete Area Supervisor Levinus Van Der Nuet Saturday 4 November 2017 Fund Raising Bianca Peters. Email: [email protected] 12-22 School Ave, Newhaven 3925 Outside Stalls, Car boot Sales and Local Other numbers you might like to put Party Planners sites Available. into your phone. Email for an application, conditions San Remo police 56785500 apply. Wonthaggi police 56714100 Stall contact: Hoon hotline/crime stoppers 1800333000 Kellie McDonald 0415 915 303 [email protected] This work is copyright. Apart from any use permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be General enquiries: reproduced by any process, nor may any other exclusive right be exercised, without the permission of the 5956 7326 publisher of The Waterline News. [email protected]

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LOCAL POLICE Grantville & District ForeshoreCommittee of Management NETWORK Bruce Kent Station Commander, San Remo Police Eastern Region Division 5 Victoria Police Chairman: Eric Hornsby. phone: 5678 5500 Treasurer: Roger Hayhurst. fax: 56785766 Secretary: Barbara Coles mobile: 0411 837 467 General Committee Members: email: [email protected] Dr. David Bourne. Ian James, and

Dr. Eric (Tim) Ealey. Earlier this month, police from the Bass Contact: Barbara Coles Coast Highway patrol detected a driver [email protected] doing 179kph in 100 zone, along Bass http://www.gadfc.com.au/ Hwy in Bass.

No Report this month Police spoke to the 29 year old male driver from Dandenong North, who admitted that he was racing against friends.

The driver's car was impounded at a cost South Gippsland of $1415 and he will be summonsed to Arthritis Support Almost fifty people attended the DELWP court at a later date. Group Open House forum at the Grantville Hall Coffee & Chat 1st Monday of Month on Saturday 6 May. Imagine what could have happened if a 6-8pm, Leongatha RSL & 1st Tuesday of Month 2-4pm, The forum was held as a community Kangaroo had suddenly decided to cross Korumburra Indoor Recreation Centre consultation process, prior to the the highway? development of a Mangrove re- Cost: Gold Coin Donation. For more information establishment plan for the area covered by please contact: Adam: 0408353785 [email protected] the Grantville and District Foreshore Marg: 0417 154 057 Committee of Management. Diane: 5658 1443 Those who attended were provided with an South Gippsland Mental Illness informative variety of posters and maps Carer’s Group which covered the history of mangroves, the If you would like to join the group or get current situation with erosion, and some more information: likely possible solution options and the Phone now - opportunity to have their say. . Maggie 5658 1781 The Department are to be congratulated on Emergency Dial 000 Rosemary 5662 4352 the initiative, and have promised to report www.police.vic.gov.au back to us in time for the next edition with some feedback on the meeting. Editor

Courses offered: Book Club, Bush Painting, Creative Writing, Gardening, Get Creative, Movies & Theatre Appreciation, Tai Chi for Arthritis and Welding. www.u3abassvalley.com Heather White 5997 6323 (PO Box 142 Grantville 3984) 0473 077 125 U3A TAI CHI Why not give the U3A Tai Chi for Arthritis a try? Coronet Bay Hall 9.30am Tuesday Gentle exercise, good company and a cuppa. Further information: Laura 5678 0884 Vicki 5678 8734

May 2017 Page 7 Community Directory

Send us your Community Group fruit. ($5 Annual Membership per family), Phillip Island & District Railway Notices by 1st each month ALL children are to be accompanied by Modellers Inc. [email protected] their parent or carer. Tea and coffee The Phillip Island & District Railway Artists’ Society of Phillip Island Contacts: Becky 0439 638 854 Modellers Inc. meet every Sunday from 56-58 Church Street Cowes Ann 5678 0341 1.30pm to 5pm. At the Phillip Island For more information http://aspi-inc.org.au/ Celebration Centre, 6 Lions Court Cowes. Coronet Bay Adult Social Club Contact Peter 5956 9513 Australian Red Cross Tuesday 7-10pm Coronet Bay Hall Woodleigh Vale Branch Ann 5678 0341 Phillip Island Community and Learning Members meet in each other’s homes on Centre (PICAL) 2nd Thursday of Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug & Oct. Country Women’s Association of Vic inc. 56-58 Church Street, Cowes Contact Sheila Campbell 5678 8210 Bass Group. 5952 1131 Coronet Bay Margot 0409 559 047 Linda Morrison [email protected] Bass Coast Community Baptist Church Cowes Lorraine 5952 2165 Minister - Barry MacDonald 5995 3904 Glen Alvie Libby 5678 3280 Phillip Island Patchworkers OP SHOP open Mon-Saturday Grantville Annie 5678 8037 Meet on a Monday night from 7.30 at the Contact the Op Shop for details 5678 8625 Loch Val 5659 4268 Newhaven Hall (except public holidays), the Woodleigh Vale Carol 5678 8041 first Tuesday of the month at the Newhaven Bass Coast L2P Learner Driver Mentor Information Centre meeting room 10.30 and Program Wonthaggi - Corinella Grantville & District Ambulance the last Tuesday of the month at the Cultural The Bass Coast L2P Program now has a car Auxiliary Centre in Cowes at 10.30. Cost to attend is at Corinella & District Community Centre. Contact - Shelly 0417 593 497 $2. To join the club is $20 annually with a For further information contact: $6 one off joining fee. For more information Veronica Dowman 5672 3731 0467590679 Grantville & District Business & Tourism contact Debbie on 59521530 or at Association [email protected] Bass Coast Strollers President Neroli Heffer 5678 8548 Catering for all adults participating in walks Phillip Island Senior Citizens Club around the Bass Coast region of Victoria. Grantville & District Ratepayers & Phone bookings 5952 2973 Contact Liz Hart 5678 0346 Residents Association Email [email protected] Website: http://basscoaststrollers.org/ Secretary Kathleen Hopkins 5678 8327 Phillip Island Squares Bass Friends of the RSL Grantville & District Foreshore Square Dancing, Bass Valley Community Secretary Sue Kinniff 0418 588 596 Committee Hall. Bass School Rd, Bass 7.30 - 10.00pm Roger Hayhurst 0416 061 400 Thursday nights Bass Valley Landcare Contact: Carol 5952 5875 2-4 Bass School Rd, Bass 5678 2335 Grantville Recreation Reserve Committee Pat Van 5997 6221 Pioneer Bay Progress Association Grantville Tennis Club Inc. Zena Benbow [email protected] Corinella & District Probus Club Contact Pat Van 5997 6221 1st Wednesday each month except January Survivors of Suicide Bass Hotel 10am start, Morning tea Kernot Uniting Church Raising awareness to aid prevention suppliesd . Can purchase Lunch after 1040 Loch-Kernot Road, Kernot Jillian Drew 0413 056 165 meeting . Heather Reid 0421 012 519 Local services throughout the year Contact Secretary Judy Hogan 0422 094 903 St Pauls Anglican Church Bass Corinella Bowling Club Inc. HC at 12.30pm every Sunday followed by a Balcombe Street Corinella. Lang Lang Community Centre shared lunch Jacquie Carter 5678 0596 Coordinators Marg and Michelle Rev Greg Magee 5952 2608 Phone 5997 5704 Corinella & District Community Centre Email: [email protected] St Georges Anglican Church Corinella 48 Smythe St Corinella. 5678 0777 1st Sunday each month 11.00am Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm Keep up to date: Lang Lang Playgroup Other Sundays 9am Facebook @corinellacommunitycentre (0-Preschool) Thursdays 9.30am Free Community Lunch Corinella www.corinellacommunitycentre.org.au Lang Lang Community Centre $2 per child Community Centre Second Friday Contact Crystal 0473 077 125 Op Shop open Mon, Thur, Fri 10am - 2pm Corinella & District Men’s Shed & Saturday 9am- 12.30pm Woodies Group Corinella Road Phillip Island Community Art & Craft Visitors and new members welcome . Gallery Inc. Tenby Point Residents Association Contact : Ken Thomas 0427 889 191 Cowes Cultural Centre Thompson Ave President Jean Coffey 0419 500 593 Open every day 10am—4pm Secretary David Pearce 0401 514 339 Corinella Foreshore Committee All Enquiries Call Aleta 0419 525 609 Contact Barbara Oates 0427 780 245 The Probus Club of San Remo Phillip Island Indoor Carpet Bowlers Second Monday of the month (except Coronet Bay, & Surrounds Playgroup Come and join the fun January) 10am at the Newhaven Public (0-4yrs) Coronet Bay Hall Friday 2 - 4.30pm, Saturday 1 - 4.30pm Hall. Visitors Welcome. Mondays 10am—12noon Phillip Island Celebration Centre 6 Lions Enquiries: Neil Stewart 5956 6581 (Please bring $2 per family and a piece of Court, Cowes Contact Jack 0434 944 380

May 2017 Details not right? Let us know… Email: [email protected] Page 8 Around the Markets & Op Shops MARKETS Community Markets 3rd Sunday Grantville Every Sunday Inverloch Farmers Market Bass Coast Community Baptist Church Kongwak The Glade, Esplanade, 8am - 1pm Op Shop Market 50+ stalls Bass Highway, Grantville 10am - 3pm Information: [email protected] Open Monday - Friday 10am - 3pm Retro stalls, food, Phone 0439 364 760 Saturday 10am - 1.30pm vegetables, coffee, curries Phone 5678 8625 30+ stalls Tooradin Sunday Market Enquiries: Jane 0408 619 182 9am - 1pm Bass Valley Lions Club Op Shop Stallholders wanted, $20 includes 1 sausage Situated at the Grantville Garden Supplies 1st Saturday & bread breakfast per stall. Open Monday-Saturday 5678 8357 Archies Creek Indoor Market All Market Enquiries: 0429 188 280 Community Hall Lang Lang Enquiries: [email protected] 4th Sunday (Weather Permitting) Lang Lang Community Op Shop Grantville Variety Market 12 Westernport Road 2nd Saturday Grantville Recreation Reserve Monday - Friday 10am - 3pm Coal Creek Farmers’ Market Bass Highway, Ample parking. Saturday 10am - 1pm Coal Creek Community Park 8am –12.30pm Weather permitting, Except December 50+ stalls which is the third Sunday. Nyora [email protected] 8am—2pm 100+ stalls Nyora Op Shop at the Nyora Station Contact for information 0459 629 000 BBQ & Sausage sizzle, Coffee Cart, indoor Open Monday - Saturday 9am - 1pm. and outdoor, cake stalls plus plenty of home Enquiries to Sylvia, Phone 5659 0089 Cowes Island Craft Market made goodies. 102 Thompson Avenue, 9am - 2pm Contact for further details 5997 6221 San Remo In the grounds of St Phillips Church San Remo Op Shop 60+ stalls Make, bake and grown goods and Last Sunday of each month Back Beach Road. produce. Inverloch Community Farmers’ Market Enquiries 5671 9200 Contact for further details 0412 710 276 The Glade, Esplanade, 50+ stalls Email: [email protected] Fresh produce grown and made in 4th Saturday Gippsland. Community Halls for Hire Churchill Island Farmers’ Market Email: 40+ stalls. 8am - 1pm [email protected] [email protected] Phone 0417 370 488 Further Information 0439 364 760 2nd Friday and Saturday each month Cowes Market on Chapel San Remo Cuppa and Chat Market Chapel Street. 8.30am - 2pm, 30+ stalls St. Augustine’s Church Further information-contact 0428 603 043 Marine Parade San Remo Hosts a Cuppa and Chat Market every month on a Friday and Saturday. 1st Sunday Friday 9am - 1pm Jumbunna Bush Market Saturday 9am - 12noon Jumbunna Hall 10+ stalls Further information, phone 5657 3253 Bric a brac , cakes, & jams Friday, plus a sausage sizzle on Saturdays. Archies Creek Mez Oldham 0415 445 215 2nd Sunday Further Information: 5678 5386 Bass Valley 5678 2277 Koowee Community Market Corinella Paula Clarke 0418 441 046 Cochrane Park, Rossiter Rd 8am -1.30pm OP SHOPS Coronet Bay Peter Thick 0429 851 004 Indoor/outdoor Phone 0418 289 847 Bass Dalyston Dorothy Slade 5678 7334 Email: [email protected] Bass Valley Community Grantville Pat Van 5997 6221 Group Kernot Julie Johnston 5678 8555 Rotary Club Market Wonthaggi Hadden House Op Shop Kongwak Betty Anderson 5657 4317 Apex Park 8am - 1pm, 50+ stalls Next to Bass Hall, Bass Loch Grieg Barry 0419 358 628 Walk to nearby Make it -Bake it Market School Road Kilcunda Marion 0404 135 434 Contact: Neville Goodwin 5672 7245 Monday to Friday 9am - 3pm Nyora Robyn 5659 0098 Garry Sherrick 5672 5812 Saturday 10am - 2pm Newhaven Noel Street, 5956 6122 Phone Enquiries 5678 2277 Rhyll Ring General Store, 5956 9205 Loch Lions Village Market Woodleigh Evan Jones 5657 7275 May - Sept Loch Public Hall Corinella Oct - April Loch Railway Station Park St George’s Anglican Church Op Shop 70 + stalls Smythe Street Corinella, next to Church Information from Noel Gregg 5627 5576 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Details not right? Market day phone 0418 500 520 10am - 2.00pm Let us know…. Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm [email protected] If your community group is not listed in our community Directories, please let us know May 2017 Email: [email protected] Page 9 Community Centre News Autumnal Pop-Up Lunch will be happening on Wednesday 31st May 12.30 - 1.30pm at Mitchell House. Join us for a light lunch. We’ll be using produce from the Harvest Centre Community Garden. Who are we? Hope: Domestic Violence Support Group Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre will meet on Friday 2nd June 9.00 -10.00am. incorporating Mitchell House and the This a new self-help group meeting in a safe Harvest Centre is run by a community based place for women who have or are Committee of Management. We aim to experiencing domestic violence. provide a positive, welcoming environment Call Theresa on 0416 866 699. where you can meet new friends, learn or Your Asthma in Your Hands is on share skills, ideas and information. If you’re Saturday 3rd June, 10.30 - 11.30am, interested in being more involved in your Mitchell House. Learn simple Neighbourhood Centre call in and have a techniques to enhance your breathing chat to the Coordinator Jan Bourne. capacity. Call 5672 3731 to book in. News from Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Unemployed Workers Union Monday 5th Centre (Mitchell House). June 12noon - 2.00pm at the Harvest Garden Phone: 5672 3731 Centre. Meets on the first Monday of the I’m sure your interest has been piqued by the month. The Australian UWU is run by offerings in term 2 and your enthusiasm has unemployed people working for the rights kicked in. We are continuing our regular and dignity of unemployed people. courses, included new ones and have got on Embroidery Machine Group is on Tuesday offer special events which will make term 2 6th June 10.00am - 3.00pm at Mitchell interesting. Please note that the Harvest / House. This new group meets monthly and Community Shed is going through some is for lovers of machine embroidery. You Bass Valley renovations. We hope it will be ready soon. will need your own machine. If your event or course is there, check with Wet Felting: Create a Unique Bowl is on Computers Mitchell House on 5672 3731 to confirm. Wednesday 7th June 10.30am - 12.30pm, Here are some one off and second Mitchell House. Learn how to make a offerings events happening this issue: beautiful handmade vessel for very special Beekeeping Basics is happening on things! Please call 5672 3731 to book in. Saturday 20th May 1.00 - 2.00pm at Department of Justice (Wonthaggi) is on Mitchell House. Join apiarist David Barton Wednesday 7th June from 1.00pm. Mitchell for a second informative session on House. It’s a free community information Beekeeping essentials. Please book on 5672 session for you to seek assistance or find out 3731. about various law related situations and get ‘Welcome to Our Town’ Morning Tea is on information about yourself. e.g. birth and Wednesday 24th May from 10.30am at marriage certificates. Mitchell House. Are you new to the area or Sound Therapy - Relaxing Sound Bath on All computer repairs to Apple been here awhile and would like to meet Wednesday 7th June 6.00 - 7.00pm at other friendly folk? Come and have a cuppa Mitchell House. It’s done by using a and Pc including service repairs and a chat and pick up your FREE combination of vowel and tonal sounds to to main boards and screen ‘Welcome to Our Town’ DVD and pack. bathe the body at cellular level. For more No fix no charge Chronic Pain Support Group will be information or to book in call Nicky on Now in South Dudley happening on Thursday 25th May at 1.00pm, 0457 173 782. Mitchell House. Learn Traditional Reiki: Level One - Chronic pain can be isolating, meet with (Weekend) will be happening on Saturday (03) 5678 8715 others to share and have social support. 17th & Sunday 18th June 10.00am - 4.00pm 2017 National Reconciliation Activity Day at Mitchell House. Reiki is a natural therapy Email? [email protected] is on Friday 26th May 1.00 - 2.00pm at that rebalances the entire body, mind and Mitchell House. spirit. You will learn how to heal yourself Local Aboriginal children and their families and others in one weekend! To book call The Waterline News and friends will join with Wonthaggi PS for 0407 676 898. makes space available a shared fun activity to mark the milestones There are many other courses and events to all community groups in our Australian reconciliation journey. available, find out by visiting our in our distribution area BandJam/ HotRock/ Blues/ Chill ! is a Facebook page on Mitchell House and nearby for letting new regular fortnightly activity. It’s on Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre and the community know about their activities Thursdays 18th May, 1st June & 15th June keep up to date with what’s going on or and events. at 4.00 -6.00pm and is open to young people just pop in and have a cuppa and a chat, Send us your details 14-24yrs, at the Harvest Centre Shed. everyone welcome. Deadline - 1st of each month. It’s workshops for young people to learn Distribute 3rd Thursday of each month about playing in a band. Intermediate music 5672 3731 To ensure your message gets out there, skills are required. make sure you get in before the Please check first. deadline.

May 2017 Page 10 Community Centre News Ella Hayes BASS VALLEY COMMUNITY Everybody’s welcome to enjoy a light lunch LANG LANG COMMUNITY GROUP Inc. whilst having a ‘chinwag’ with others, cost CENTRE Bass School Road, Bass is by donation. Book club is a great group that runs on the Centre Manager: Roderick McIvor second Thursday evening of every month. Join Libby and the group to discuss or Phone 5678 2277 debate the book of the month. The lovely women of the St Georges Church Letter to the Editor. Auxiliary host a delicious three-course Unfortunately I will not be able to submit community lunch on the second Friday of  Public Internet Access to all future items to the Waterline News. the month. members. The BVCG Committee of Governance have The food pantry is open every day to support  IPad Tuition requested me to limit any media to the Bass people to put food on their table.  Lifestyle classes including: Yoga, Valley News. This free service is designed to provide Pilates, Cardio, Walking group and As I have mentioned to you a number of times, enough food in emergencies to get through a Line Dancing, Tai Chi. I am very appreciative of you having given 24-hour period. We have a range of pantry  Playgroup and Hey Dee Ho for the space in the Waterline News for our item. goods, fresh fruit and vegetables. Fresh fruit littlies. It has been very good publicity for the Centre and vegetables are generously donated every  A variety of Patchwork groups. and its activities. week by our friends, the Riccardi family at  Men’s Shed Group. Roderick McIvor, Centre Manager. La Provincia in Corinella.  Secretarial Support Services ______Drop in to have a browse of our free book including: Photocopying, typing exchange, grab a book, swap a book or and scanning. donate a book, up to you.  Book Exchange We have a great range available for our  Small offices for hire selection. CDCC run regular small bus trips  Centrelink Agent with dedicated to city markets, theatre shows, hot springs computer. 48 Smythe Street, Corinella, Victoria, 3984 etc., call us to register your interest and  Medicare Claim Service t: 03 5678 0777 f: 03 5678 1137 enjoy a day out without the hassle of driving. ______e: [email protected] We have created the ‘West Wall Gallery’ in Forthcoming events: w: corinellacommunitycentre.org.au the foyer of the centre and are hosting *Origami flowers on Thursday June

monthly exhibitions of local artists. 8th 2-4 pm, cost $5.00, bookings What’s happening at your local community All of the exhibiting artists are living in the essential, sample on display in our centre? We have activities and groups district, support your locals by dropping by office. running every day; drop in for a copy of and maybe purchase their work. Do you *Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea- our our term 2 program or view it on our need a small bus to get to events? We hire annual event which is actually held in webpage at: out the Waterline Community Bus (9 seater) the afternoon Thursday May 25th at www.corinellacommunitycentre.org.au. at very reasonable rates. 2pm. A get together where we play

Call us to check availability and prices. some games and enjoy each others Want to learn how to create beautiful mosaics? company while fundraising for this We have an enthusiastic group that meets great cause. Bring a plate to share and every Monday evening where you can work gold coin donation. on your own masterpieces amongst For further details on all events likeminded people. Please call us, we open @ 9.30am five Also on Monday and Wednesday evenings our days a week. local Yoga guru, Nikki runs the very popular 7 Westernport Rd, Lang Lang 3984 yoga classes. Contact Coordinators

Join our exercise class every Tuesday morning Michelle or Marg

with Jacky. Jacky is a local personal trainer (03) 5997 5704

who works with people of all levels of fitness. [email protected] We are always on the lookout for new Join John Adam local talented artist every volunteers, do you have a spare day a week? Tuesday afternoon for art classes. Get support If so give Iain a call and come and join the and help from John to develop your techniques Phillip Island team. and skills. Volunteer roles are mostly in office Community and Learning On Tuesday evenings, join Delma for administration but if you have special skills Centre relaxation and meditation. Learn how to relax do call in and have a chat. and find that inner peace through meditation. Mark your diaries for our next Meet Your The Crafties meet every second and fourth Local Farmer Market 10.00 am to 1.00 pm Wednesday of the month, bring along your on Saturday 17 June. We will be showcasing crafts that you are working on or have not had local famers and producers who will be the time to finish and join a bunch of fellow selling their produce directly to you. Our Crafties for a fun morning out. local farmers and producers need our 56-58 Church St, Cowes Every Thursday, local artist Keith facilitates support, come along and buy local. Centre Manager - Linda Morrison an art group where you can work on your Keep up to date with us on Facebook 5952 1131 paintings and get some tips from Keith. Email : @CorinellaCommunityCentre. Every Thursday at lunchtime, we run the [email protected] Call in or call us on 5678 0777. ‘Autumn Days Social Lunch.’ Website: Cheers Iain www.pical.org.au

May 2017 Page 11 More Community News CFA NEWS Kooweerup

With Regional Health Service Michele Fulwell 235 Rossiter Road, Koo Wee Rup ph: 03 5997 9679 email: [email protected]

website: www.kooweeruphospital.net.au With the Easter and Anzac Day breaks April has certainly felt a short, exceptionally busy month. For our Waterline brigades there hasn’t been a free weekend. A fundraising expo, Senator Derryn Hinch assists with the Luminous Streets, the royal Children’s drawing of raffle prizes. Hospital Appeal and the Pirate Festival have kept us all busy. GRANTVILLE ADVENTURE EXPO In addition there have been two prescribed burns in our area. One in Peacocks Rd run Sunday 2nd April saw Grantville Reserve by CFA and involving multiple brigades host the first ever Grantville Adventure and appliances, the other run by Forest Fire Expo. Held as a fundraiser for the Kernot- Management Victoria with CFA appliances Grantville Fire Brigade and supported by Koo Wee Rup’s very own local and not so local businesses including in support. Youth Centre. Both burns went as planned and have SG Off-Road, Goldstream RV and Berwick reduce the fuel load in those areas. Mitsubishi the Expo showcased everything This year sees local brigades holding their from new cars to fishing gear. Local youth frequently find it difficult to know how or where to get help for their biennial elections. Brigade Management Display vehicles in 4WD, Ute, Wagon and Van sections were seeking to gain one of 29 health and wellbeing, “One in five school Teams are elected every two years to guide age children will struggle in some way brigades through everything from training trophies. during their school life” said Brian Harlow and incidents to safety, maintenance, This section reflects the Expo’s roots as a the Hub Youth Centre Co-ordinator. “But fundraising and administration. 4WD and & Ute Show’n’Shine but as with 70% of them won’t know how to seek Those elected to these positions will take everything else this year was expanded. assistance, we’re here to fill that gap.” over in July. They put in untold hours of Scott Middleton did a fantastic job as our Fortunately we recently had the official work in addition to their firefighting roles to judge for the day. opening of Koo Wee Rup’s own Youth keep a brigade running smoothly and Also on display was a selection of vintage Centre-The Hub. KRHS CEO Frank Megens and staff welcomed community operating at its best for their local ambulances and police vehicles that easily brought to mind decades long gone. Add in members, local Cardinia Councillors, local community. youth and other supporters to the opening. SAFETY MESSAGES the immaculate vintage caravans and there Winter brings a different set of challenges was quite a feeling of nostalgia in one Friday the March 3 the Federal Member for brigades and residents alike. We see corner of the reserve. for Flinders and Minister for Health and Sport Greg Hunt visited the Koo Wee Rup call outs to unregistered burn offs and But it wasn’t all cars and fishing – Walker Street Band played all day with foot tapping Men’s Shed and The Hub. Greg Hunt structure fires. discussed how important good mental To ensure you don’t get a visit from us tunes keeping everyone entertained. With health is for wellbeing and the installation please make sure you follow all shire carnival games, a petting farm, jumping of Solar Panels on the shed under the bylaws when burning off AND register your castle and mechanical bull there was Solar Communities Program. These solar burn off by calling 1800 668 511 and please something for everyone to see and do. panels will greatly reduce the cost of let your neighbours know so they don’t Russ Williams generously donated his time power to the Men’s shed. worry. run a live auction and Senator Derryn Hinch Other things to have in place for winter are kept a promise to attend and draw the raffle, mingling with the crowd beforehand and a home fire escape plan – don’t just write it KRHS is a 72 bed Public Hospital. spending time chatting to the Young down, practise it! Make sure you get your We provide a range of community and Veterans who joined us with a display on heaters (especially gas or wood) checked centre based services: Acute Care, Early the day. before use and keep a screen in front of Parenting, Transitional Care, Respite and Around 1500 people attending meant the them to prevent accidents. Residential Aged Care, Community selection of quality food vendors were kept If you are drying clothes inside keep them Health, District Nurses, Pathology and on their toes and our car park attendants at least a metre away from any heat source. Allied Health e.g: Physiotherapy, Social barely got a break! If you use your clothes dryer clean the lint work and Occupational Therapy. There is Finally a huge thank you to our sponsors, filter after every use – a build of lint in also Specialist Medical Services: Podiatry, donors, brigade members, family and dryers is a common cause of fires. Cardiology and a Diabetes Clinic. KRHS friends, and our community for supporting And just in case something does go wrong is a member of the International Health this wonderful event. make sure you have a fire blanket and Promoting Hospitals Network and Global See you next year! extinguisher in the kitchen! Green and Healthy Hospitals. If you would like more information on Home Fire Safety head to the CFA website – www.cfa.vic.gov.au. If you would like to play a part in protecting your community look out for information on our upcoming recruitment nights

May 2017 Page 12 Food A COOK'S JOURNAL 3 cloves of garlic crushed Simple Kitchen Tips 250 grams of Risoni (a pasta that looks like large grains of rice and is available in most Use tongs for cooking supermarkets) pretty much 1 teaspoon of tomato paste everything 380ml vegetable stock Spatulas are awesome Small handful of fresh oregano or thyme, for anything that chopped needs to be flipped or The grated zest of 1 lemon scraped, like eggs and 120 grams of grated mozzarella cheese(I buy pancakes. For everything else, tongs are the it already grated) way to go. They’re much more nimble and 40 grams of parmesan cheese, grated less awkward to use, and you’ll find far 3 medium tomatoes, sliced fewer things jumping from your pan onto the 1 teaspoon of dried oregano and salt and floor. If you have non-stick cookware, be pepper to taste sure to use tongs with nylon tips.

Method For Jan Cheshire, good cooking starts in Preheat the oven to 200C the garden with fresh, seasonal vegetables, Cook the eggplant over medium heat for 8 herbs and fruit. Jan shares food tips and minutes until golden brown. Remove and some of her favourite recipes. drain on a paper towel. Add carrots and celery to the pan and cook Pasta with the lot for 8 minutes and remove to a paper towel. Add onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes. Add the Risoni and tomato paste and cook a further 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and add stock, fresh oregano, lemon zest, cooked vegetables, mozzarella and parmesan and ½ teaspoon of black pepper Mix well and put into a 21 x 27cm rectangular baking dish or 27cm diameter round dish. Arrange the tomatoes on top and sprinkle with the dried oregano, salt and black pepper. Bake for 40 minutes until pasta is cooked WE HAVE had such an overabundance of through. Remove, leave to settle for 5 vegetables this summer that it has been hard minutes and serve. work finding recipes to deal with it all. In particular, the tomatoes are still going Enjoy! strong, but so are the eggplants. We only This recipe was adapted from a recipe by had a few last year, but this year they have Yotam Ottolenghi from his book “Plenty gone crazy!! This recipe uses all those More” vegetables and is particularly delicious into the bargain. If you are not sure about the Jan Cheshire’s recipe first appeared in “vegetarianism” of this dish, you could The Bass Coast Post online, in March. always barbecue a couple of good steaks to http://www.basscoastpost.com/ go with it. BASSINE SPECIALTY CHEESES BAKED RISONI PASTA WITH Bass River Dairies Whole Milk. 1 & 2lt. CHEESE & OREGANO Plus an exciting range of gourmet Serves 4 Ingredients cheeses, made on the premises. 100 ml of olive oil Café, Lunches, and yummy Ice Cream. 1 large eggplant, diced Now Open 7 days a week 4 carrots peeled and diced Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat-Sun 10-6 4 celery stalks diced Phone 0466 183 513

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May 2017 Page 13 Health DEMENTIA “So, mom, remember what you need to do and devoted to her care. Dr. Rachel Wonderlin after you eat breakfast?” Nancy asked her Still, he didn’t understand why all the mother. notes he’d stationed around her Why “Reminders” backfire in “Um…I need to…eat lunch,” the older room weren’t working. woman grinned, knowing it was the wrong He had notes for everything: in the dementia care answer, and looking at me for a quick wink bathroom, there was a note that signaled her of the eye. to “brush her hair,” near the clock a note “No, mom,” Nancy sighed, not enjoying the that signaled her to note the time and head joke. “You need to brush your teeth.” down to meals, on the bedroom wall, a note “…after breakfast,” Corrine nodded. that suggested she should pick out socks “Right!” Nancy smiled, happy that her from the sock drawer. mom “understood” the plan. My resident ignored every single note. Corrine didn’t actually retain any Really, she didn’t see the notes, and, even if information, but her daughter felt like she did, the information was too she did. complicated. Corrine actually only repeated the This is one of the reasons that you won’t information soon after she heard it, which often see emergency call buttons in doesn’t mean that she learned anything dementia care communities: the residents new—she was just repeating. don’t know to use them in an emergency. I used to have a resident in one of my While it can make family members feel communities whose son was really great better to see an emergency call button in a residents’ bathroom, the fact is, they just don’t understand how to use them. These types of “reminders,” although they make families feel better, often don’t accomplish anything. People with dementia have trouble reading something and then translating into action.

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May 2017 Page 14 & Lifestyle Eye care boot camp: back-to- sunnies. Yes you would have heard of this being basics everyday health tips DO ensure you have adequate lighting. talked about as a healthy snack, however, Joel Callen Poor lighting can strain your eyes. When when it comes to the microwave type, be you’re 60, your eyes need three times as warned as it has high levels of sodium, fat, much light as they did when you were 20. butter and other flavourings. Grab yourself a flexible table lamp to direct light appropriately when you’re reading. 5. Sugar-laden breakfast cereals ______Most cereals in the breakfast aisle at the supermarket are, in fact, not good breakfast 6 Unhealthy foods to avoid options at all. Full of sugar, that could classify as a sweet treat. Either make your own muesli from oats, nuts, seeds and more; or look for natural varities that are low in dried fruit and have no added sugar.

6. Artificial sweeteners This is a topic that divides many. Laden It can be difficult to know what to do to with chemicals, we say you should skip take care of your eyes. We’ve put artificial sweetners. Studies show they together a list of some simple things you make you hungrier, which could lead to should be doing to ensure you’re giving more eating. your eyesight the best care possible.

Doctor knows best http://www.oversixty.com.au/ Alexandra O'Brien You should try to have regular eye tests, even if you don’t wear glasses. Not only There are certain foods that we know we does this help you keep track of your own should not eat. Then there are those that eyesight, it gives your doctor a chance to cleverly parade as healthy - but are far pick up on diseases like cataracts and from it. Here are six that you should glaucoma. Your eyes can also indicate never keep in your kitchen.

diabetes and high blood pressure, so get those peepers looked at. 1. Energy drinks Containing high amounts of sugar - among Watch those lenses other nasties, energy drinks are never a You should ensure that your lens good idea. Opt for some water that you prescription is correct. Having the right flavour yourself. Think berries, citrus lenses will improve your quality of life, and fruits, mint and so on. help reduce the risk of accidents such as 2. Muesli bars falls. A great on-the-run snack, don't be fooled The dos and the don’ts by the these snacks parading as something Time for a lightning round – here are the healthy. Either make your own using things you really should be doing, as well peanut butter as a flavouring for a protein as the things you really shouldn’t if you kick, or reaching for a piece of fruit and a want to take the best care of your eyes… few nuts instead. DO eat well. A healthy, balanced diet is

important, and will protect against some 3. Tomato sauce Did you know that just one tablespoon conditions like cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). contains of the red stuff can contain four DON’T smoke. Smoking increases the risk grams of sugar? Consider making your own of AMD and cataracts. from tomatoes or skipping it altogether. DO wear sunglasses. Protect your eyes from harmful UV rays with good quality 4. Microwave popcorn

May 2017 Page 15 Entertainment

SOUTH GIPPSLAND JAZZ SOCIETY WIN A CD Gippsland Inverloch Jazz Club For your chance to win a fabulous Australian Jazz Jazz Sunday 11 June. CD simply send your A local 7 piece band called name and address on the "Captain Tasty and the filthy Horn". back of an envelope to: Enquiries: Neville Drummond 5674 2166 PO Box 184 Grantville, ______3984, or you can Email: Win A CD to PHILLIP ISLAND JAZZ CLUB Saturday May 6 [email protected] Bass Room, Ramada Resort, Cowes Coronet Bay Hall But, don’t forget to include your name Sunday 21 May 2 - 5pm 7 - 11pm and address if you are emailing. Suzanne Petersen Coronet Bay UNPLUGGED Congratulations to our April winner, continues to attract good Belinda Kendall-White, from Tasmania, Sunday 18 June audiences every 1st. Saturday of the month who picked up The Waterline News at the SARAH MACLAINE BACK BY at 7pm. at the Coronet Bay Hall, Gellibrand Phillip Island Jazz Club and sent in an entry, POPULAR DEMAND street. your CD is in the mail. Australian Singer/songwriter Sarah No matter what style of music you like there Why not try your luck this month? Maclaine constantly delights audiences with will be something to your taste. You can ______her rich, velvety voice, it's beautiful tone bounce along to rock or shed a tear with and fantastic vocal range. heart rending folk, or just have the troubles Vale Ann Weston If you happen upon one of her performances of the day flow away with beautiful Phillip Island Jazz Club you feel drawn in. classical music and poetry. foundation member, She moves with ease from pop to jazz, blues Truly the best value entertainment around, Ann Weston, sadly to R&B, disco to Latin. You name it, she it’s just a gold coin to enter and supper is passed away peacefully does it! provided. at Banfields Aged Care. Everything from The Beatles to Beyoncé, ______recently. Ella Fitzgerald to Elvis Presley, Michael Ann had not been the Jackson to Michael Bublé! KERNOT FOOD & WINE STORE same after her soul mate Having worked with some of Australia's Jim passed away late last year. finest entertainers such as Peter Cupples Ann continually expressed her wish to join (Stylus), Ross Wilson (Daddy Cool/Mondo Jim upstairs. Unfortunately she went into Rock), Lisa Edwards (John Farnham) and a rapid decline physically. We trust that others, Sarah has also had extensive Ann is now at peace and reunited with her experience as a session/back-up vocalist. loving Jim. For more information please contact Jill Boyce, Phillip Island Jazz Robin Blackman on 0432 814 407. ______Vintage Jazz Posters MOE - The Phillip LATROBE Island Jazz JAZZ CLUB Club are Friday & Saturday nights, Sunday fortunate to afternoons . have a Live music at The Kernot Store. significant For details on who is performing and to collection of book a table: vintage jazz Call Julie on 5678 8555 posters compliments of member Bob Carter and we will be featuring these on a regular basis. The collection has been consolidated on display boards by committee member Jim Lalor. The Jazz Club - 12-2pm Saturdays. Drummer Graham Bennett formed the Hot Sands Jazz Band in 1962 playing in the

New Orleans Revival Style. Band members included Campbell Burnap - trombone, Frank Turville - trumpet, Paul Martin - Clarinet, Willie Watt - banjo and Ken Sluce - bass.

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Wonthaggi Theatrical Group CWA Creative Arts Exhibition a Getting to the truth of the matter. great success You like to understand important social issues? Want the truth but don’t know who to believe?

Relief is at hand. Be entertained and informed at Bass Coast’s first Hypothetical, in which a panel of your fellow citizens WTG presents this iconic musical for 12 tackle a contentious issue with humour and performances from 27 May to 11 June flair under the eagle eye of a former judge. 2017. Tickets: $39 / $35 concession. Venue: Wonthaggi Union Community THE TOPIC: Arts Centre Beware the Demon Drink! 96 Graham St Wonthaggi Should Bass Coast be made a ‘dry’ area?

Trophy Winers Photo: Performance dates and times: Please note Back Row: Lois Jackson (40 year Our moderator is retired judge, Peter performance start times. membership CWA Loch,) Gwenda Swan, Hardham. Lining up on our panel are May 27 @ 7:30 pm Felicity Newberry. Marcus Satchell, vigneron; Kay Setches, May 28 @ 1:30 pm Front Row: Barbara Kerby, Dicky former state MP; Chris Freeman, events June 1 & 2 @ 7:30 pm Dikkenberg, Agnes Veldhuisen, Betty manager; Graeme Sprague retired Local June 3 @ 1:30 pm & 7:30 pm Young. Area Commander (Bass Coast) Vic Police; June 4 @ 5 pm Absent: Kathrine Moss, Lynne Stebbing. Michael Whelan, Bass Coast Shire June 8 & 9 @ 7:30 pm Betty Joyce. councillor; Wendy Williams, manager, June 10 @ 1:30 pm &7.30 pm Aggregate Tophy: Grantville branch. 3MFM; Susan Pryde, lawyer, ex- June 11 @ 1:30 pm restaurateur; and evergreen comedian, Rod https://www.wtg.org.au/tickets Last month’s 63rd Bass Group Creative Quantock. Arts Exhibition, held at Loch Hall, was very successful. The quality of the entries This not-to-be-missed, one-off event is on was high and the exhibits beautifully Friday 2nd June, 7:30pm at the Baptist displayed. Church, Cnr McBride Ave and Broome Congratulations to Group President Cres, Wonthaggi. Gwenda Swan, Convenor Annie Graham, Assistant Convenor Betty Young, Kitchen Bookings essential at Manager Pam Mawson and all who took [email protected] Tickets to be Part. paid for at the door, $10

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May 2017 Page 17 The French Island News

FRIENDS OF FRENCH ISLAND NATIONAL The French PARK (FOFI) Secretary: Meredith Sherlock. Phone 0438 Island News 077329, email: [email protected]

FOFI Project Days Third Saturday each month - activity to be confirmed. Contact Meredith for details, closer to the date. More details on: www.fofi.org.au

More details on: www.fofi.org.au ______

FRENCH ISLAND FERRY FRENCH ISLAND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION The French Island Ferry is a ferry service which runs between French Island Community Association Stony Point on Mornington Peninsula and Cowes on Phillip Tankerton PO Island, via French Island. French Island The ferry departs from: Victoria 3921 Stony Point Jetty on the Mornington Peninsula [email protected] (Stony Point Station is a short walk from the jetty) Tankerton Jetty on French Island EMERGENCY SERVICES Cowes Jetty on Phillip Island There is no regular police presence or ambulance service on the Fares: island. French Island has a Country Fire Authority (CFA). Tickets are available at the Stony Point kiosk, and also on board There is one fire engine stationed permanently on the island, the ferry. next to the Community Hall on Tankerton Rd. CFA volunteers Please note: the French Island Ferry is not a myki ticketed are able to respond to any kind of emergency. service. Calling 000 is always the best option in an emergency. The following fares apply: NURSE ON CALL Adult: one way - $13.00, return $26.00 For non urgent health issues islanders may utilise the Child*: one way - $6.00, return $12.00 Department of Health’s Nurse on Call service: Pensioner/concession: one way - $8.00, return - $16.00 Nurse On Call 1300 60 60 24 Bicycle (additional cost): one way - $4.00, return - $8.00 AMBULANCE SERVICES *Children aged under 4 years travel free. Ambulance Membership *Child fares are available for children aged from 4 to 12 years Membership Enquiries 1300 366 141 (Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, old. Sat 9am-5pm). Membership is advised as Air Ambulance is used For more information, see the French Island Ferries website from the island. If local support is required ask Ambulance to http://interislandferries.com.au/fi_costs.php request CFA support on the island. ______FIRE PLAN All bushland residents should have a personal fire plan. New French Island Visitor’s The French Island CFA hosts annual information sessions which Guide give concrete advice on this topic.

The CFA is also happy to visit individual properties to further Now available: aid in the development of fire plans.

As for all of Victoria, fire bans and other instructions issued by From the General Store the CFA should be followed.

POISON INFORMATION HOTLINE 131126 Or Email the author ______Christine Dineen

French Island General Store and Post Office [email protected] From bread and milk to plumbing supplies, the store provides so many goods and services, we can't name them all here In the meantime, whether it’s distilled water for batteries or a Notices for the French Island section of fuel filter for the car, ring to find out what's The Waterline News should be sent to: in stock. Newspapers can also be ordered [email protected] from the store with at least 24 hours notice. by the 1st of each month. 289 Tankerton Road, French Island 3921 (03) 5980 1209

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French Island Community Tip Working Bee Time: 10am - noon Got a little spare time this year to help keep the tip tidy? Here are this year’s dates. The recent June 12 (Queens Birthday holiday) July 10 French Island August 14 Landcare September 11 Garden Walk October 9 morning was a November 13 great success. December 11 BYO water, gloves, hat, mozzie repellent The first garden and sunscreen. we visited was at Contact: Linda on 0413 919 607 Steve and Jenny’s on Mosquito Creek Rd. French Island We were met by Jenny and her grandson and followed Landcare them along a lovely driveway to the house and garden. The garden is only five years old and has established Landcare Ordinary Meetings quite well. There was lots of garden art and the beds All Landcare members are welcome to attend. were spread out along and around the property to give the illusion of different garden rooms. There were For more information on any of these events, contact ornamental as well as edible plants. We then went to [email protected]. Glenys and Maurice’s garden at Clump Road. Here Landcare Nursery there was a large vegetable garden and orchard. There Volunteers are always were roses and fruit trees and even a banana tree with welcome at the nursery on fruit on. Hot compost is made for the garden using grass clippings and hay which is forked over on a Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am to regular basis. All in all, everyone enjoyed the noon. Contact: [email protected]. morning, taking away new ideas and inspiration, and of Contact Terri: course some plant cuttings. 0413 088 527 Judith Metcher President French Island Landcare

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May 2017 Page 20 The Bass Coast Post in Print as many again migratory species. The site periodically supports over 10,000 waders and 10,000 ducks and swans and more than 1300 invertebrate species.

Here John and Helen worked for 20-plus years with other interested friends and neighbours to preserve, restore and protect the precious strip of coastal bushland Our John Clarke Rock by photographing it at dusk. In his bordering the estuary. The foreshore and By Anne Davie April 15, 2017 eagerness to be there as the light faded, he clifftop walk, now managed by Phillip forgot to check the fuel. The car stopped Island Nature Parks, is now mostly buffered just as he headed for home. against urban development by protected bush. With the long-term future of this land John had to walk in the pitch black more in mind, John and Helen organised for their than two kilometres to our place, property to be covenanted by Trust for Bimbadeen, on Back Beach Road. He said Nature. it was a small price to pay as he had the best photo ever in his camera! On their land John and Helen concentrated on weed management and restoring bird After a cup of tea and a chat, Bob returned habitat. John said that one of his most John and some fuel to his car, then watched pleasurable pastimes was bird photography and waved as he drove off. Two weeks later and he'd spend his few spare hours there we found a thank you gift on our doormat practising his skills. He was to joke at the and a beautiful note. It will always be a very 40th anniversary of Trust for Nature special memory for us. luncheon that he had 20,000 photographs, I CANNOT recall such outpourings of all with a tiny bird flying out of the top left- regret and sadness and expressions of love hand corner. and respect from people from all walks of life as occurred following the news of In 2013 John’s death. He was special and unique in John and so many ways and for those of us who knew Helen him as one of us – a Phillip Islander – his invited the loss is raw and real. Friends of the Royal John’s love of the island’s natural Botanic environment was his motivation to buy a Gardens property with his wife, Helen, to restore and Cranbourne to visit their land, giving us establish native habitat and to leave a introductions to people on the island who meaningful legacy for future generations. also had an interesting story to tell us. By Liz McDonald We enjoyed seeing him at some local events I FIRST met John Clarke more than three We were delighted that they both joined us but most when, with his camera, he was decades ago when I worked with the for the whole day. We tramped through lush listening and looking at various Island sites publisher of his Fred Dagg books and saw muddy paddocks on Cleeland's farm. We for his beloved birds. He will be well him only very occasionally over the browsed the nursery plants at the Barb remembered at the Barb Martin Bushbank following years. I was always simply Martin Bushbank, familiar territory to Helen which he regularly visited with Helen to delighted to be recognised without a who has, John said, “a weakness for purchase plants. He always stopped for a moment's hesitation, called by name and tubestock”, like many of us. chat with the volunteers. greeted joyfully. This kindness and generosity was typical of John – he had a We picnicked and explored John and I enjoyed talking to him about the current boundless memory for people. A giant Helen's land, spotting birds and wallabies, Island issues. In recent times, he strongly amongst us, and we mourn his passing. and ate “very big” scones and bushfood jam supported the community effort to lobby at the Trout Farm. John took the trouble to against a container port in Western Port, a What is less well known about John Clarke make a photographic record of our bay he valued so highly. is that he was a passionate environmentalist, activities, with telling captions, to share and we in Bass Coast mark the legacy he with us. The day was memorable for the Bob and I recall with pleasure and has left us. John and his wife Helen beautiful land and seascapes of this area, but amusement an evening, some years ago, McDonald (no relation) owned a house on more so because we were privileged to be when there was a knock on our front door as Phillip Island, where they made a garden, as able to share it with this gentle, quietly we were watching television. At the door well as a parcel of land overlooking the observant and very special man. was John Clarke, with a mischievous grin. Rhyll estuary. The Rhyll estuary and other “Sorry to bother you, Bob and Anne, but tidal mudflats around Western Port together Thank you, John Clarke. I’ve run out of petrol.” are a declared Ramsar site under the Convention on Wetlands of International We have another special tribute to John He said he’d decided to follow up the Importance, nesting and feeding ground for Clarke which we will feature next month reported sighting of a rare bird at Pyramid as many as 40 local bird species and nearly Editor

May 2017 http://www.basscoastpost.com/ Page 21 Trivia and Philosophy

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May 2017 Page 22 History LOOK OUT, THE FRENCH ARE terrain was delightfully undulating”, there Fisherman’s Cottage Museum COMING! were “fine stands of trees”, and the “natural

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Entry is $3 adults, $2 concession and 50c for as easy to get into as to get out of, and for this double reason is infinitely superior to children. The phone number at the museum is 0359983643. If you leave a message we Port Dalrymple. Its topography is excellent, with an abundance of readily available will get back to you. Groups can arrange visits at other times. wood. In a word as soon as they find easily Polly Freeman Dumont D’urville in command of the French accessible water (and they probably will) it corvette “Astrolabe” arrived in Western Port will be an important port in a passage like on November 12th 1826. The “Astrolabe” Bass Strait where the winds blow furiously carried twelve guns and eighty two men and from the same quarter for several days at a was a voyage of scientific exploration and time and the currents can make sailing Lang Lang & District Historical research. Survey work commenced and dangerous in these circumstances” Society shore parties assessed the soil and vegetation Governor Darling had despatched as well as the flora and fauna of the area. expeditions to Western Port and King D’Urville also aimed to establish some George’s Sound in Western Australia as a contact with the aborigines on the eastern means of guarding the territory that the

shores of the bay. French might consider suitable outside the “Despite our search, we only found some limits of New South Wales. not so recent traces of a native sojourn, Servicing all The Lang Lang Historical Society meets on although their huts numbering between forty the third Tuesday of the month at 1.30pm at and fifty were still there a short distance Westernport the Lang Lang Historical Display Centre, in from the shore surrounded by the remains of Whitstable Street, Lang Lang. their domiciles and fragments of the shells Pensioner The Centre is open each Wednesday of the shellfish that they had eaten. Discount 11am - 3pm or by appointment Some of the huts had a framework of large On Secretary Peter Hayden 5997 5114 branches covered with big pieces of bark and primitive as it was, this feeble attempt at maintenance BASS VALLEY COMMUNITY GROUP architecture indicated among these tribes a jobs germ of intelligent organisation which I FRIDAY MORNINGS. thought was foreign to all Australians. COMPUTER CLUB 10.00 - 12.00 (No age Moreover the large number of these Call Adam restrictions) Informal computer learning and problem solving. Laptops, notebooks and internet dwellings proved that the tribe that usually 0408 592 252 access provided, or bring your own. Free tea and lived in them must have been quite “ALL YOUR PLUMBING coffee. $8.00 per week, (BVCG Members $5.00). numerous.” Bookings essential They enjoyed their landing place, the “open SOLUTIONS” Phone: 5678 2277

May 2017 Page 23 History Special CHICORY INDUSTRY ON blade 1½ inches – 4 cm – wide shaped like Western Port area. On Phillip Island, PHILLIP ISLAND a spade which he called a “chicory devil”. French Island and in Corinella and Written by the Phillip Island and District This implement was used until 1930. Then Grantville districts, there were 164 growers, Historical Society Inc. a single furrow plough drawn by two horses who were partly or wholly dependant on To the observant coffee drinker the word was used to lift the root of the chicory this crop for their livelihood. A good chicory may be familiar from the label on which did away with the hard work of annual rainfall, almost free from frosts and the Coffee Essence bottle, or a tin of digging every root. With mechanization the apparently some local soil peculiarity, made Rickory. crop was then lifted with a ripper attached this area most suitable for chicory However, the tiny and compact industry to a tractor which made the harvesting of production. Some believed that proximity which supplied this commodity received crops much easier. to the sea was an advantage in some way. little public attention, and this was The other 25% of Australia’s requirement understandable, yet despite its smallness the Weather permitting the chicory seed was was produced at Rendelsham in South chicory industry had many interesting sown from mid September to the end of Australia, although production in that State features. October. Approximately 3 to 5 cwt – 152 to was on the decline. 254 kg - of super-phosphate to the acre was disc or harrowed into the soil prior to CHICORY MARKETING BOARD: In planting. The standard variety of seed used 1934, when the price of chicory had fallen was “Brunswick”. The worst pests which far below a payable price, it was decided by had to be dealt with was the lucern flea and a majority of growers to form a voluntary the red legged earth mite which attacked the pool and sell from the pool at ₤45 per ton. young plants as they appeared through the The merchants refused to pay this price and soil. The only way to ensure that the crops consequently not an ounce of chicory was were given a good start was to scatter super- sold for two years; by this time most of the phosphate and lindane all over the sown growers were virtually insolvent. area at the rate of 1 cwt – 50.8 kg - to the acre. In desperation three representatives were sent to Melbourne to talk to the The leaf of the chicory is dark green and the Parliamentary Member, Mr Alf Kirton, root resembles a parsnip. Harvesting MLA., who was most sympathetic. He Charles Grayden’s kiln on the Phillip commenced in mid April or early May. mentioned the growers difficulties to the Island road just outside Newhaven. Following the root of the chicory being dug then Minister of Agriculture in the Dunstan out, it was topped, bagged and taken to the Government, Mr Ned Hogan, who had Chicory was first grown on Phillip Island in kiln to be washed. It was then put through a brought a Bill down in the House titled 1870, and the first two or three years was cutting machine which cut into slices. From “The Marketing of Primary Product Act”. shipped green and taken to Melbourne by the cutter it was carried on an elevator to the Captain John Lock in his ketch, John and drying floor, which was a heavy wire gauze Mr Hogan and Mr Kirton travelled to Elizabeth. In 1873, the first chicory kiln floor set about 10 feet – 3.4 metres – above Cowes to meet and discuss the plight of the was built by Messrs. John and Soloman a wood burning furnace. The heat, which chicory growers. Mr Hogan explained the West, in Thompson Avenue, Cowes, near for the first three or four hours was intense, Bill to the growers and advised that a the Esplanade. A coloured photo can be was gradually reduced as the moisture dried petition be presented to the Government seen in the Historical Society Museum, out. The average time required to dry, what declaring chicory a commodity under the Cowes. was known locally as a floor comprising Act. This was carried out and chicory approximately 50 bags of the sliced green became the first Primary Product to come Owing to there being more chicory grown root, was about 24 hours. Between 2½ and under the Act. than one kiln could handle, a second kiln 3 tons of wood was needed to dry 1 ton of was built in 1880 by Mr Joseph Richardson. the kiln dried root. In April 1936, the Chicory Marketing Board So important did the industry become that was constituted with two representatives by 1920 there were at least 25 kilns erected After the chicory was dried it was bagged from the growers and one Government on the Island. and sent to Melbourne to the Chicory Nominee appointed. All chicory grown in Marketing Board for sale. It was purchased Victoria had to be vested in the Board. This In 1881, there were 231 acres of chicory by the tea and coffee merchants, who scheme proved so successful that the South grown yielding 960 tons (1 ton = 1.016 roasted the chicory again, and later put it Australian growers also used the services of tonne). The anticipated return in 1883 was through a kibbling machine which broke it the Victorian Marketing Board. expected to be 1203 tons over all areas into small pieces. It was then ready to be growing chicory in Victoria. The areas blended with coffee beans and made into At the first meeting of the growing chicory and estimated returns were coffee essence, or ground into powder to be Board, Mr Rupert Harris of as follows:- blended with coffee. Phillip Island was elected Phillip Island 501, Avon 200, Bacchus Chairman and held the Marsh 200, Bairnsdale 60, Romsey 164, Chicory contains medicinal properties, office for more than 34 Metcalf 24, Rosedale 12, Shepparton 40, relatively high in sugar and counteracts the years, which spoke well for Warragul 2 tons. drug caffeine in the coffee bean. Doctors his ability and honesty of and Dieticians spoke highly of its health purpose. At this early time and up to 1885, chicory giving properties. was harvested or dug out of the ground with picks. About 1884, Mr Duncan McGregor The chicory industry reached its peak Continued Page 25 thought of the idea of making a tool with a during the 1940’s when over 75% of Australia’s requirement was grown in the May 2017 Page 24 History Special CHICORY INDUSTRY ON PHILLIP ABOUT OUR FRONT COVER "Murrindindi Princess" is an Acrylic, ISLAND 14 x 20 inches Stretched canvas $190 Production of chicory in 1945 was 50 tons Phillip Island, 200 tons French Island and Corinella, 250 tons Rendelsham and returned ₤55 per ton to the growers.

In 1956 a request was made by the Phillip Island Shire Council that a road transport be allowed for Phillip Island chicory growers, owing to changed market conditions. The most vital one being a reduction of moisture content from 20% to 16%, quick transport from the kiln to the merchant was essential. Owing to the absorption of moisture from The front cover of this month’s Waterline the air, and the root having to be so crisply News is an original acrylic oil painting, by dried, breakage in transit had to be avoided Cowes artist Sharyn Saunders and is as the size needed to be maintained for available for purchase. processing with coffee. The painting is a local scene called "The Chicory Kiln" Over the years the farmers in the Rhyll area Acrylic , 30.5 x 40.6 cm supplemented their income with the On stretched canvas $100. growing of chicory and at one time there were at least six kilns operating. By the Born in Richmond, Victoria, Sharyn is a mid 1970’s one kiln was operating on self taught painter, whose love affair with Phillip Island with only a handful of painting began with left over acrylic House growers. The last crop to be grown was at Paint and a few manky old brushes when Rhyll by James McFee in 1987. she was asked to help paint large calico panels for the Rosebery Centenary Today there are still a number of chicory celebrations in Tasmania ...back in the 90s . kilns dotted around the Island and it is Soon after that I was painting anything and hoped they will be preserved as a feature everything that stood still long and reminder of part of the Island’s history. enough ...including a few childrens wall murals. (Thomas the tank ). The Phillip Island & District I started selling my work through Cafes and Historical Society Inc Hotels and occasionally markets. One of her works was chosen to be the Acquisition piece at the Eliza Purton Home in Ulverstone Tasmania .

After a period of time spent in Western Australia, she lived in Tasmania for around Sharyn now has a Facebook page : nine years on the wild west coast at Sharyn Saunders Art. Rosebery then Wynyard. After moving back to Victoria, she nursed https://www.facebook.com/ her partner until he passed away. groups/1700140780265610/?fref=nf The Phillip Island & Westernport Historical She then moved to Alexandra in country Society Inc was first established in 1941. Victoria, but I kept feeling a 'pull' to Phillip If you are interested in having a look at That society closed down during the 1950s Island, so just over a year ago, she decided some more of Sharyn’s work, you can and the Phillip Island & District Historical to be brave and took the plunge and moved contact her by email: Society was formed in 1967. The society’s to Cowes. [email protected] museum was opened in December 1982 by Sharyn says she is enjoying it very much. the Shire of Phillip Island and has operated It has an exciting "Vibe" and an art culture continuously since that time, being open to that inspires her. the public on regular days and also by appointment. Bass Coast Shire Council – an Sharyn’s favourite pieces are "Australiana" amalgamation of the Shires of Phillip Island - old cars , rustic buildings , native animals and Bass and the Borough of Wonthaggi – and birds and lately she has been drawn was established in 1994. The society’s towards indigenous portraits . collection has been accumulating since 1967. A great example of her indigenous work is shown here. The outstanding oval painting, titled http://pidhs.org.au/ "Murrindindi Princess" Is also available for sale.

May 2017 Page 25 Our History OUR HISTORY The enquirer believed that the SMALL Noelene Lyons surnames might be buried in San Remo NEVER BELIEVE WHAT IS ON A Cemetery. Libby Skidmore HEADSTONE. I was able to supply him with all the [email protected] SMALL surname burials that were on the Headstone were confirmed buried in San Remo Cemetery. I have recently taken on the project of sorting out the San Remo Burial Register ( similar to Wonthaggi Cemetery project ). I now have a complete CORRECT Burial register for San Remo. With San Remo a lot of the graves are un-marked and no burial plots were recorded....they just listed for example Lawrence Henderson d. 18.4.1922 and is buried 12 ft south of Kerr d. 1920.....only problem the KERR grave has no headstone. But their are many graves with headstones. If you feel you might have family buried there, then please contact me by phone on 56 724739, or Email [email protected] and I will be able to confirm your enquiry.

I was recently emailed an enquiry on SAN REMO Cemetery Burials and was attached a photo of the family Headstone which is located at Melbourne General Cemetery. The email stated that the 10 NAMES on the Headstone where not buried in this grave. The two burials that are actually buried in this grave were Edith A. SMALL d.1945 & Ivy L. BURTON inf. d. 1913, that were NOT RECORDED on the headstone

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May 2017 Page 27 Art, Books & POET’S CORNER I’ve Never Forgotten It* campaigns, he went on about the bravery of going into these situations. Submissions welcome ‘During the war At his acknowledgement I found myself [email protected] I was a boy in Northumberland. moved. Emotions sprang unbidden to the We got bombed out twice. surface from a deep still spring from an ______In about 1943 I was five or six. unknown source. As it rose through my After a night of bombing chest and leaked from my eyes it even HAIKU I went to school. strangled the words that I tried to speak. Thoughts in miniature As usual the teacher As I reflect on these things, I think that even A haiku is untitled and went through the register. though there are those who watch the news unrhymed. At one name, she paused. in fear and wonder, those who call us A seasonal word or reference Then, head down heroes. I have never thought of myself as associated with nature should appear in and in her normal voice, brave or a hero. the haiku, and contrasting images may be she said, I have simply seen the need and done what I used. Usually the first line stands alone ‘Tommy Jones was killed could to help my fellow man. while the second and third connect to give in the air raid last night.’ As for going in to places and actions where an aspect of that image. The class went dead quiet others in their armchairs quake and fear. and the teacher went on We do go, not with bravery but with Reflection to the next name. knowledge, borne of training and with I’ve never forgotten it.’ appropriate equipment. But most of all with angelic baby, a team of fellow firefighters who have been new messenger from spirit, Meryl Brown Tobin trained. Who care enough to serve. your purpose secret. *An Englishman who migrated to Australia To those who with me have fought fires, told this story and dedicated it to all children faced impossible situations, I guess that we silent music purrs who have suffered in war. should accept the tile heroes, but to those in the heart thrilling with love ______who watch from the sidelines, understand reciprocated. that what we do is not from bravery, but They used to call us heroes from a deep concern even a love for ones generous river: community, for ones neighbour. fount of fish and slake of land, They used to call us heroes as we marched As it has been Quoted. "Greater love has no cradle of cities. away to war man than this, that a man lay down his life They'd smile and wave and and cry a bit for his friends." dawn’s soft light like milk though our marching feet were sore Copyright Kelvin L. Wilson. 2017 mellows the cup of nightsky But we were really normal folk, farmers, poured in this window. builders and much more Get Well Kel Who listened to the Pollies call and marched Kelvin has Rebecca Maxwell away to war been a regular Haiku Group, Society of Women Writers, Victoria contributor to They used to call us heroes, but we were The Waterline That was the last of Rebecca Maxwell’s never such News since we collection of Haiku from the Haiku Group, We heard the call, we saw the need and started. Society of Women Writers, book, Thoughts never thought too much He has been on the “light duties” list for the in Miniature. How it would be in the battles noise, or the last few weeks after having a pacemaker With special thanks to Meryl Brown Tobin. trench with the mud and slush fitted following a heart scare. Email: [email protected] And when they call us heroes, we find we All the best, Kel, we look forward to seeing tend to blush you back on the bike very soon. Editor And out there on the battlefield, with fear Vale Jack Spiby and mud and pain SPIBY. Thomas John (Jack) (1/8/27-18/4/17) ______How often I would think of home and long Dearly loved husband of Joan. Loving and to be there again much loved Dad of Janet, Joanne, Julie, More than words And sure we did amazing things as as we Lynda (Dec.) and Waji. Precious Grandy to bravely fought with pain Michelle, Hassan, Sherri, Monica and Found in a drawerful of papers, letters But 'tis a normal thing to help one's mate, so James. Great Grandy to Isabelle, Jazlynne, of years ago, you were here again with me, he might come home again Makayla and Vincent. The battle is won smiling through words to tell of holidays Jack! You will never lose your hankie again we saw in different lights. In my drawer there dusty medals, that I have and will forever be in our hearts. Sleep never warn peacefully This group of words talk, sing of roads And now and then I think of them, and to beach and mountain, bounce around, somehow I'm forlorn Jack and his wife Joan were residents of teasing and playing hiding-and-seek For I am not a hero, nor am I very brave Grantville, who lived in Agnes Street for like naughty children in the car, I've simply served my fellows, and helped a many years, in what was known as the then gather for a picnic of memory. life to save. Spanish House. They then moved to Marguerite Varday Written as a result of an acknowledgement. Foster. At the end of an interview the subject of my Joan was a generous contributor to the We will have more of Marguerite’s lovely years of fire fighting service came up. local community, including interests in poems over the next couple of months. He commented about the many summer fire the Church and the early development of the Grantville Market. Editor May 2017 Page 28 Writing Short Story Special Diary of a young girl happen or if I’m ever going to see my Cassandra Lambrinos (14) parents again this is all just too terrifying. A man introduced me to the family and after This morning was rough, mum was All of a sudden, I a few minutes of discussion, they said that stressing out so much and she wouldn’t tell hear whistling they would be happy to take me into their me why, I had to walk myself to school noise, but not the family. today because she was too scared to take normal noises, so From the first eye I laid on the family, I me. As I walked down the streets, I saw I look up to see knew there was something just not right many anxious adults talking about what looked like about them. something that was incomprehensible to me. bombs or My first night there was terrifying, I could Which made me worry even more. When I missiles. I start hear the parents fighting over something and arrived at school, everyone kept nervously panicking and told the girl next to me to I knew that I did not fit into this family; I talking about something unknown to me. I look up. She started yelling out “bomb, knew I did not belong, they are strangers to just had to find out what is going on so I bomb!”. Then everyone looked up and me. stood up out of my chair and walked over to started running towards the train doors. I A few days later…. the back table where the other children start walking through the crowd to find the 12th September 1940 were, I asked George what was going on nearest train door to get in. I sat in my new room looking out the and he told me that we are all in danger and When I finally get a seat, I place my window wishing that I could see my mother that we are going into war once again. I suitcase next to me and look out the window and father but I knew that was near don’t know much about ww1 but I have to see bombs and explosions everywhere. impossible. I hated my new family I did not heard that it was quite horrific. George goes After daydreaming for a while, a girl sits belong, nothing seemed right. However, I on to say that, his parents have disconnected next to me and says hi, I reply with “Hi, my told myself that I would be fine but of their home phone, and have been listening name is Amy, what’s yours?” “Annabel, I’m course, my mind wanders too much. to the radio more often. guessing you were taken away from your I hate my new family; they do not like me 7th September 1940 parents as well? “Yes, I certainly was” I and I DO NOT like them. I woke up to loud noises, then I hear loud reply. Just as I was about to say something I could not sleep that night, tossing and and vicious banging noises at the door, I there was an announcement “Everyone turning… looked down the stairs to find my parents please find a seat and be seated, we are 16th September 1940 standing there talking to two government about to depart” I woke up that morning to a loud noise; I officials, after 5 minutes of them talking one As the train starts to move away from looked out the window to see people in the of the men hands my mother a list of some London, I look out the window and watch village fighting over something. sort. She starts walking up the stairs so I run London be bombed, I can hear the loud air As time went by the village’s people got back into my room and into bed. raid sirens sounding and London being even angrier and my new parents packed “Amy! Get out of bed and start packing obliterated, as we disappear into the thick their things up and took me down to the NOW!” mum yelled anxiously. I am dark smoke all I can think about is, will I shed in the backyard. freaking out at this point, thinking am I ever see my home again.?! I’m sitting down in the shed with them and about to die? or am I being sent away for When we get to the countryside, we will live all I do is look down at my feet and I never something I didn’t do? with another family until we can go back said a single word, then the lady said that I throw my belongings into a suitcase and home, yes living with COMPLETE she was just going out to the toilet, after 20 pack some extra books to read and games to strangers. minutes of waiting, The man said to me play with. 9th September 1940 “Stay here, I’ll be back, ok” I grab my shoes and socks and put them on, We finally arrive at a small village, I look They never returned then turn my light off and I then start out the window and all I see is small Now I’m all alone in a dark shed, and I hear walking down the stairs with my suitcase in buildings and people calmly walking around loud banging noises and the only thing I am my hand. Mum gives me my coat and pins a like nothing’s even happening. It looks so thinking about is, is this end of me, and I’m nametag to the pocket “Amy, you have to go peaceful. going to die alone in this shed? on without us” Mum says as tears run down Once the train stops officers tell us to go I stand up and go to open the door, but it her face. into a hall so I grab my suitcase and tell does not budge, ha, they locked it, I knew I hear more loud noises coming from Annabel to follow me. there was something not right about them, outside. The men tell me it is time to go, so Another man tells us to sit down in the line they locked me in here to let me die all I say my last goodbyes. and wait for our names to be called. After 1 alone! When we got to the station, the men left me hour of waiting, I heard my name being Everything started to fade away as I slowly alone, alone around a million other children. called, so I stand up grab my suitcase and fell asleep. I’m scared I don’t know what’s going to walk over to the billeting office. More short stories next month.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR what using them will do. Another good giving them a trim. GARDEN James Middleton choice is handles that are made out of Roses can be pruned from June through till carbon fibre which is fast becoming more August. Other flowers like hydrangeas Buying Gardening Tools - Part 6 popular for manufacturers than metal as would benefit greatly from trimming off it is cheaper to make but maintains similar the old flowers and growth to allow it to strength to metal. jump into spring with a burst of energy and Make sure the handle feels comfortable and healthy new shoots. Remember, pruning the shaft is a reasonable length. Short promotes growth. handles make the tool more versatile as it'll If you have decided that you actually want be easier to manage in tight spaces but to plant a new rose garden, then June is it also means the work will be harder. the month for you. Longer handles provide more leverage By planting new roses now, you give them which can make the job easier, depending a good chance to get established on what you are doing, but also make it throughout winter and ready for solid harder to use in tight spaces. Think about growth and flowering in the spring. how you will be using the tool and Pick a mix of colours and aromatic roses decide what you need most. and place them in a well prepared garden Cost of a garden fork bed. Garden Fork My advice with garden forks is not to buy Also make sure you mulch them well. One tool that has become less and less cheap. As I mentioned above, in recent Don’t mulch too close to the stem, common in the gardeners shed in recent years, many cheap brands have entered the leave about a 15-30 cm gap all the way years is the garden fork. Garden forks are market and the tools they sell are shocking. around. This will help keep moisture close used for many different tasks. They can The garden fork is one tool that is very to the young plants, but will also help to be used for shifting mulch and leaves, commonly made for 'cheap' prices but these fight off frost in cold areas. uprooting difficult plants, and aerating or tools simply will not stand the test of time. Make sure you keep your winter vegetables turning over soil. This is just a few of the Anything less than $30-$40 and I would well fertilised. Generally it is best to apply tasks that garden forks can be useful for. suggest you are probably throwing your fertiliser to your winter vegetables every What to look for in a garden fork money away. two weeks. This will help your veggies to A lot of the tasks that you would use a Having said that, garden forks that are grow quickly and give you a solid yield. garden fork for require a lot of force to be around $30-$40 will likely work well. 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I placed it into the ground in a Next month - Garden Rakes. previously been free from the serial pests. common manner, placed a mild amount of June is another good month to split up force on the tool and the plastic handle June Gardening Tips shrubs like daisies and lavender and plant snapped right off. June marks the start of winter for most them in other parts of your garden. Make The best garden forks are forged. That is, Australians. For some people this is cause sure you choose big sections to they are made from one solid piece of for celebration. For others it is cause for transplant. metal, forged when heated. commiseration. For your garden it is just The very best in my opinion are forged another season which will either see it go steel with a soft rubber coated handle. If from strength to strength or see it fall you are not buying a forged garden fork over, depending on how well you care for make sure you check out how many joins it. the tool has. Is there a join between the There are many plants which slow down http://aussiegreenthumb.com/ prongs and the shaft? Is there a join their growth substantially throughout between the shaft and the handle? Joins are winter and so June is a good time to start points of weakness, the more joins there are, the weaker the tool will be. Many aluminium alloy forks are coming out with extremely high percentages of aluminium in the alloy. Aluminium is a very malleable metal which means it bends and twists easily. Many good tools are made of aluminium alloys however, you really need to make sure the alloy has enough other metals to strengthen the tool. Feel the prongs on the fork, put some pressure on them. If you can bend them yourself (which isn't out of the question with cheap tools today) then just think

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