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Email: [email protected] 2 Churchill & District News 17 February 2011 Hazelwood Rotary Churchill & District News MEETINGS: MONDAY’S Editorial 6.30PM - 8.00PM The Churchill and District Assistant Editor: Bea Stallbom, Proof Readers: Ruth Place, ITALIAN AUSTRALIAN News is a community newspaper Carol Scott Olivia Jackson, Geraldine Larkin staffed by volunteers. Advertising: Ruth Place, Peter Photography/Computer SPORTING CLUB The Team: Prokopiv Support: Matt Prokopiv Team Leader/Secretary : Ruth Layout/Design: Val Prokopiv, Team Members: Wendy Brown, Contact: Phone: Place Tracey Burr, Allan Larkin Charlie Rawlinson, Ken Peake Editor/Treasurer: Val Prokopiv Webpage: Val Prokopiv 5166 1848 President Contributions The deadline for the submission of articles and advertisements for the March 2011 edition is 28 February 2011 - Publication Date - 17 March 2011 Articles for publication and letters All articles must be submitted by dressed to: STRUTSTRUT RE-GASRE-GAS to the Editor can be sent to: the 30th of each month for publica- Peter Prokopiv Churchill & District News tion in the middle of the following Churchill & District News PO Box GIPPSLAND PO Box 234, Churchill, 3842 month. 234, Churchill, 3842 “The Strut Specialist” Or Email: [email protected] Advertising enquires can be ad- Tel: 03 5122 2589 or 0402 406 376 Tel: 5166 1665 Mob: 0407 542 122 Articles can be left in our Drop Off Boxes Located at: Churchill Post Office, Churchill Hub and Struts are not throw away items . . . Co-Operating Church, Williams Avenue They can be RE-GASSED ADVERTISING RATES Full Page: $280.00 26cm x 8.5cm $125.00 All prices include GST. PICK-UP ● Sales of Steel and Stainless Struts IN MOST Colour: $495.00 11cm x 14.5cm $90.00 Inquiries Tel: ● Repairs to all types of Struts AREAS Half Page: $215.00 11cm x 8.5cm: $50.00 Peter on 5122 2589 ● Design applications and pressure modification Colour: $300.00 7cm x 6.5cm: $35.00 ● Handles and Fittings available 19cm x 14.8cm: $125.00 11cm x 4cm: $35.00 Webpage: www.cdnews.com.au NEW Disclaimer CHURCHILL The Churchill and District News wishes to advise that the views or remarks expressed in this publication are MOTORS not necessarily the views of the Editor or the Management Team and no endorsement of service is implied by the listing of advertisers, sponsors or contributors. Specialising in all General Repairs and THE CHURCHILL & DISTRICT NEWS IS PRODUCED UNDER THE DIRECTION AND CONTROL OF THE CO-OPERATING CHURCHES OF CHURCHILL. THE CO-OPERATION IS MADE UP OF Servicing of 4WD and THE ANGLICAN, UNITING AND CHURCHES OF CHRIST. Passenger Vehicles In- cluding:- FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIRE *Brake and Clutch replacement and brake machining Churchill United Soccer Club *Steering and suspension Reasonable Rates *Gas and petrol tuning Ideal for: *Cyclinder head and Flywheel machining *Log book servicing and general repairs Birthdays Engagements To Book Call Jenny Ph: 5122 2884 Churchill & District News

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To contact Cr. Vermeulen for matters concerning Bob Cooper has continued his successful song Bob would like to sincerely thank John Mazur of Gunyah Ward writing, with this the third year he has been one of the Churchill for his expertise in recording and mixing the final five entrants for the National Tamworth quality of the CD. John your input was greatly 0428 148 585 Songwriter’s Association Awards in the Amateur appreciated, not only by Bob, but also by the judges at Section. Tamworth who commented on the clarity of the Cr Ed Vermuelen or Email: 2011 has become Bob’s best year yet, with two diction. [email protected] songs in the finals. “The Cattle Sale” won with “The Songs are judged on the following criteria- lyrics Drover’s Dog” coming second. (general theme and originality and quality of writing), These songs are traditional bush ballads selected music (composition and originality, suitability for the from Bob’s latest CD album entitled “Inspired to lyric) and overall (artistic and/or commercial value). Write”. These CD can be obtained from Bob by Bob scored an overall 84 out of 100 for his winning ringing 51221135. entry, with high scores in all criteria. Saturday Book Sale Since 2003 the Friends of Latrobe invited to be at Kernot Hall close to City Libraries have raised $25,000 9am for the best choice and to please from the sale of surplus stock from bring their own environmentally Latrobe City Libraries and donations friendly bags. from the Recently the Friends committed public. The next BOOK SALE on $3000 to the library service for a JUST WALK IN Saturday 19th February will see novels, revolving DVD stand and some Prices NO APPOINTMENTS non-fiction, magazines, CDs and stackable chairs made possible via the Mens $16 NEEDED! children’s books selling individually for book sales. Crew Cut $12 $1 or by the bag $10 - $15 depending For information please contact Jill Beard Trim $3 on the size of the bag. Customers are Beck 5174 1005. Womens $20 Open: Restyle $25 High School $15 Tuesday to Friday Old Time Family Dance Primary School $13 9:15 am -5.00 pm ESDAYS Hazelwood North Hall TU Saturday AGE PENSIONERS Church Road, Hazelwood North Men $13 9:15 am-2.00 pm Friday 25 February Women $15 Sun-Mon closed Admission: $5.00 Dancing from Look for the spinning Door Prize & Novelties Shop 8A West Place 8.00 pm to 11.30 pm Shopping Centre, Barbers Pole Please bring a plate for a Music: K & A Churchill opposite Woolworths. shared supper For more details please ring Zelma Mildenhall 5166 1264 Telephone: 5122 1300 4 Churchill & District News 17 February 2011 Phillip Parade Cr Darrell White Monash Way is ready to Playground Strategy which was City. New playgrounds have also It allowed the Youth Councillors proceed. adopted in 2006. The Playground been installed in several new and their families to celebrate their Wet weather in Strategy set out proposed playground subdivisions and fitness stations have achievements together and to December and January has upgrades, replacements and removals been erected in all four major towns. acknowledge their efforts. It was regularly delayed over the five years to mid-2011. Safety is always a top priority, as terrific to hear each Youth Councillor concreting. The delays led These first years of implementation is the provision of suitable make a speech on one activity or to the introduction of have been extremely successful with playgrounds across the municipality. aspect of the Program that they have temporary solutions to 23 playgrounds in the municipality Adopting the “draft” Playground had direct involvement in. enable safe “drop-off” for receiving significant upgrades, Improvement Plan will mean that Congratulations to all members on users of the Churchill and adding to the significant Council can continue to provide the their approach to Youth Council and District Community Hub. improvement in the quality of same level of improvement over the their personal development during This included the addition Latrobe City’s playground network. next five years through the the year. of 15-minute parking limits High quality playgrounds and construction of new playgrounds Over the year there were many to enable “drop-off” open space are widely recognised as where appropriate, and upgrading highlights, including a trip to between the CFA building being vital in the physical and existing playgrounds around the Victorian Parliament House which and the Hub, and these will cognitive development of children. municipality. was hosted by the Member for The reconstruction of Philip continue until the new “drop-off” and This implementation Plan aims to Members of the community, who Morwell Russell Northe, Parade is nearing completion with parking area between the skate park ensure that Latrobe City has a high have an interest in the provision of participation in Remembrance Day several of the tasks now completed, and Hub is completed. quality playground network that is playgrounds, are encouraged to read and ANZAC Day services, including the undergrounding of The Philip Parade contract will be safe, accessible, sustainable and the “draft” Plan and provide representing the young people of power and relocation of services. finalised when street trees are planted widely used and enjoyed by the constructive feedback. Once all Latrobe City at the Sister Cities The realignment and in the coming planting season. community. submissions have been received, a Australia National Conference held reconstruction of the Philip Parade The reconstruction of Philip Council’s Playground Strategy report will be presented to Council at in Rockhampton, Queensland, pavement, establishment of parking Parade is one of the major projects in aims to ensure that there is a diverse the Ordinary Council Meeting of 4 attending dinners with the Latrobe areas, and construction of new the rebuilding of the Churchill town array of playgrounds in the April, 2011. City Councillors and public Council footpaths, drainage and lighting is centre. The next phases of the municipality. There are three Written submissions must be meetings and monthly meetings with nearing completion, and subject to implementation of the Churchill town categories of playground: regional, received by close of business on the Latrobe City Mayor. appropriate weather conditions, centre plan include construction of a district and local, each of which Tuesday 1 March, 2011, and should Although the program has should be completed towards the end Town Hall Plaza, construction of a provides opportunities for recreation be addressed to Jamey Mullen, officially finished for the year of February 2011. walkway between the Hub and the either locally for a short time period, Manager Recreational Liveability, members will also assist with the The stretch between McDonald commercial centre, and the or for a longer visit to a more Latrobe City Council, PO Box 264, recruitment process for the 2011 Way and Georgina Place was finished realignment of Georgina Place and developed playground in the area. Morwell 3840. All submissions will program, by being part of the on both sides of the road in the car parks in the northern car park. When assessing playground be considered public documents interview panel for the selection of December, while the area between suitability there are a number of unless otherwise specified by the another seven youth councillors for Georgina Place and Balfour Place COUNCIL’S PLAYGROUND criteria to consider, including submitter. the forthcoming year. was largely completed in January and IMPROVEMENT PLAN out for catchment area, proximity to other Enquiries for Youth Council and LATROBE CITY YOUTH COUNCIL early-February. This will be followed consultation playgrounds, age of the equipment, the Youth Leadership program can be by the section of Philip Parade near Latrobe City Council’s “draft” PROGRAM 2010 CONCLUDES usage, equipment quality and Latrobe City Youth Councillors directed to Andrew Legge, Balfour Place, and immediately to Playground Improvement quantity, access and visibility. Part of Community Development Officer the south. Implementation Plan 2011-2016 was have completed their 2010 program. the implementation plan also To mark this achievement an event Youth on telephone 1300 367 700 or The final part of the roadworks considered at Council’s Ordinary considers playground equipment email [email protected]. will be the construction of the first Council Meeting held on 20th was held recently which enabled the which will be removed and not Youth Councillors to celebrate and Application forms are available on section of the realigned Georgina December last. Council resolved to replaced at the end at its useful life. the Latrobe City Council Youth Place, from Philip Parade to Marina release the “draft” Plan for showcase the activities that the Youth During the first five years of Council had been involved with webpage Drive. This section will join the community comment for a ten week implementation, there have been www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/Youth. current alignment of Georgina Place period. during the year in the presence of many upgrades and improvements Councillors, Council Staff together on a temporary basis, until the final This “draft” Plan has been made to the playgrounds in Latrobe connection to the traffic lights at considered alongside the current with families and friends. Northe’s Natter who were nominated for, and received Australia Churchill & District Community Association Day Awards this year, and commend you for your actions which led to your nomination. in partnership with It is wonderful that we are able to celebrate Churchill & District News and Churchill Neighbourhood Centre presents a the fantastic achievements of extraordinary people and highlight the work that they do each Free Community Information Session and every day, for the good of our towns and residents. I’d like to thank all service clubs that were “MAKING THE SWITCH TO DIGITAL TV” involved in putting on an excellent spread of food at various Australia Day events. It is TUESDAY 1st MARCH certainly appreciated by the community, and As 2011 begins, I’d like to wish all makes the day all the more Australian. Your hard Sessions at 2pm and 7pm community members a Happy New Year, and I work and commitment is to be commended. hope that your holiday season was restful. The The venue for the celebrations was the CHURCHILL NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE year has certainly already gotten off to a recently opened Churchill Hotel. I had the Churchill Community Hub, Phillip Parade cracking start, with attendance at our local pleasure of visiting the Pub for its grand opening Australia Day celebrations being well attended earlier this month, and I know residents of and enjoyed. Churchill and District and surrounding towns in Anton Hockey, the Gippsland Digital Switchover Liaison Officer will be able to provide I made my way to the Churchill, Yinnar, the Latrobe Valley were eagerly awaiting the answers to your questions about making the switch to digital TV Callignee and Kernot Hall celebrations during reopening of the establishment and opening day the course of the day and all were terrific certainly lived up to expectations. The services. These events were well attended by redevelopment is extremely impressive and has All welcome people of all ages and it was wonderful to see all the capacity to cater for not only individuals but involved enjoying the festivities to various community organisations. commemorate our great nation. It is always great With the 2011 school year starting soon, I to see such exuberance when it comes to urge all drivers to be careful on the roads, and celebrating our national events, and this year’s ensure you obey all school hour speed limits. To Australia Day celebrations were no different. all the students, I wish you good luck for the A number of people were recognised on the beginning of the academic year, and every CHURCHILL COMMUNITY HUB day, and I would like to congratulate all those success in your studies. 17 February 2011 Churchill & District News 5 Whole-Of-Town Organic Trial Churchill residents will be asked to take part in an executive officer, Matthew Peake, explained that more important trial that could lead to large scale information will be distributed, along with the relevant composting of household food scraps. materials, when the trial is due to begin. The Gippsland Regional Waste Management Group “Every household in Churchill will receive, free of is running the six month “Kitchen to Compost” trial, charge, a small BioBin and project-specific starting in February, which aims to simplify compostable BioBag liners. Organic items, including composting and make it viable to a greater number of food scraps, tissues and tea bags, should be placed in households. the BioBag and when full, the bag is tied and deposited Bulk Billing Latrobe City mayor, Councillor Darrell White, said into the green waste collection bin, along with garden that an increase in composting would have a significant clippings and prunings. *Family Medicine *Industrial Medicals impact on both the environmental and economic “We are all accustomed to placing our waste in a *Women's Health *Visiting Paediatrician sustainability of Latrobe City. bag, then placing that in a wheelie bin. This project “The trial is the first of its kind in Gippsland, and replicates that practice and, in fact, may even be easier *Counselling *Visiting Physiotherapist will be managed by the Gippsland Regional Waste due to the dedicated container for food and organic *Minor Surgical Proce- *Visiting Surgeon Management Group and supported by Latrobe City, waste – the BioBins are even designed to minimise dures *Visiting Psychologists Gippsland Water, Cleanaway TPI, EPA Victoria and odours. Pinegro Products, with funding support from “Some lucky householders will also receive a prize *Pathology Service Sustainability Victoria. for correctly using the system during the trial, which “I encourage everybody eligible for the program to will evaluate the level of participation and the way the *Travel & Health Immunisations commit to it, as it promises to have a major impact on system is used,” Mr Peake concluded. diverting waste away from landfill, on which Council For more information on the Kitchen to Compost Consulting Hours is forced to spend more than $500,000 per year to project contact the Gippsland Regional Waste dispose,” Cr White said. Management Group on (03) 5633 2744. Monday to Friday 8am - 5.30pm Gippsland Regional Waste Management Group Saturday 8am - 1.30pm Donations to The Old Mill Site Boolarra 24 hour on call service Tel: 5122 2555 9a Georgina Place, Churchill, 3842 “Caring Family Medicine”

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Generous donations and lots of hard work is seeing the project. He has taught us to recognize ripe seed and Call in and see our the Old Mill site in Foster Road, at Boolarrra, to identify native grasses- not always easy! The friendly staff becoming a useful community asset. Boolarra Development Group provided $6,000 and we The Boolarra South Landcare Group has had an were able to have machinery prepare the car park and 42 VESTAN DRIVE, MORWELL interest in the old Mill Site in Foster Road for a number some tracks. Car parking is available at the Cemetery of years. The original aim was to re-vegetate the site and at the Foster Road end of the first track. TELEPHONE 5134 1388 and restore the bush as the Mill had not been operating The development of the walking tracks at the Mill FAX 5133 9033 for some years and the land had reverted to DSE site has been proceeding steadily and it is possible to control. Planting and weed control was undertaken and enjoy a circular walk through the forest .There are even the bush was growing well. However during the some rest spots along the way. The materials for seats bushfire of January 2009 the area was burnt and so were a kind donation from the Mirboo North Men’s Morwell RSL Sub Branch Inc. once again the group decided that this was a project we shed. The other tracks will now be able to be graded could address. This time we had help. and topped with crushed rock. Geoff Pike, District Manager of DSE, is advising On Friday January 28 Boolarra South Landcare Bistro us on the re-vegetation which involves direct seeding Group hosted representatives from International Power into the ash. We received some funding from VBRRA who were presenting cheques to community groups Open 7 Days (bushfire recovery) to purchase secateurs and pruning from Boolarra, Moe South and Yinnar South. equipment which we used to begin the seed collection. Landcare was thrilled to receive a very generous With help from DSE and others we are developing the contribution of $20,000 towards the development of Lunch & Dinner site for community use and include walking tracks and the Old Mill site. The donation from International All functions catered for a picnic area. Power will provide a Gazebo and enable a picnic area We have had a number of field days and working to be developed. This support will enable us to develop Rooms Available for: bees at the site. Andrew Wolstenholme, a Project a really useful community asset and we are looking Meetings, Conferences, & Seminars Officer from Landcare, is helping us to identify plants, forward to seeing our plans become a reality. weeds and pests and will continue to be involved with Entertainment for February Friday 18 February ROCK CANDY Saturday 19 February JIVE BAND Sunday 20 February OLD TIME DANCE Featuring Ken & Alice Rae Friday 25 February TAKE 2 Saturday 26 February SHINDIG The Old Mill Project at Boolarra rejuvenating the tracks Telephone: 5134 2455 6 Churchill & District News 17 February 2011 Church News Church Times

Lumen Christi Catholic Church Co-operating Churches of Churchill & District Community Association 35 Walker Parade, Churchill Churchill requires a Tel: 5122 2226 Rev. Dr. Bob Brown Father Hugh Brown Williams Avenue, Saturday: Mass:6.00pm Churchill. SECRETARY Sunday: Mass: 9.00am Tel: 5122 1480 Churchill Christian Fellow- 1st and 3rd Sundays: Glenda and Ian Com- ship (casual vacancy; term ends at August AGM) Yinnar: Mass: 10.30 am bridge Maple Crescent, Churchill. 2nd and 4th Sundays: Duties include Tel: 5166 1819 Sunday: 10.00am • Regular meeting attendance Boolarra: Mass: 10.30am Sunday Service: 9.30am. Ladies Meeting: • Preparation of agendas Tuesday 10.00am • Taking minutes of meetings • Distributing agendas, minutes, reports & other information to members (via email) Saturday Breakfast for February • Clearing PO Box on a regular basis The first Breakfast for 2011 will be held on Dianne will talk about her role as a manager, how the • Recording incoming & outgoing correspondence Saturday 26 February at 7.45 am at the Co-Operating store functions and about her background. • Writing letters, as required Churches, Williams Ave, Churchill. People interested in attending should contact Keith • Managing filing & document storage The guest speaker will be Dianne Dye, the manager Enders on 5122 1148 or at [email protected] of Ritchies Supa IGA supermarket in Churchill. by Thursday 24 February. Requirements- - Membership of CDCA ($2 per annum) - Time Rubbish Dumping - Internet access, email account, basic computer skills

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Speakers, Issues and Information By Margaret Guthrie Liaison Officer, Anton Hockey. Our January meeting was held at the The presentation will include newly extended and renovated Churchill information on the switchover, a ‘virtual Leisure Centre. The manager, Josh tour’ of the website so that specific Graham, provided our members with a advice can be located and an tour of the building. It certainly looks opportunity for residents to ask great, with new lounge, meeting room, questions. poolside seating and a variety of new Two free sessions will be held on and/or upgraded recreational facilities – Tuesday 1st March at the Churchill Hub “state of the art” would seem an apt – the first at 2pm and an evening session description! at 7pm. All are welcome. At our February meeting, our guest CDCA has also arranged for another Niesha and Emily (standing), Hannah and Ella (sitting) speakers are Matthew Peake, Executive free community information session to This is about the concerns of Gaskin Park and the Skate Park to see all that rubbish lying around. Officer of the Gippsland Regional Waste be presented by Consumer Affairs later four young children and our local with my cousins and was shocked I just don’t understand why people Management Group, and Peter Collins, in March. The topic is ‘Incorporated environment. Rubbish has been to see the state of the place. People do that. I also saw how people are Sustainability Education Officer from Associations’, with particular emphasis dumped everywhere, e.g., Gaskin need to start respecting the place too lazy to take back their shopping Latrobe City Council. They will be on recent changes to the Incorporations Park and the Skate Park, they say. and putting rubbish in the bins. trolleys. Its’ so simple – pick up providing information on waste Act and compliance requirements. Here they will give you their 3. I went with my cousins as your mess. management and reduction strategies, This session will be held on Monday opinion on how they feel about well and was shocked to see how That is four young children’s including a new trial to be conducted in 21st March at the Churchill going to these places. lazy the people down at Gaskin opinion. Hopefully they have made Churchill for the recycling of food waste Neighbourhood Centre from 2 – 4pm. 1. Lately, I personally have Park and the Skate Park have been, you think about using rubbish bins into compost. Places are limited! been down to Gaskin Park and the just leaving their rubbish lying on and not throwing rubbish on the Neighbourhood Watch provides a Registrations must be received by Skate Park with my cousins and the ground and treating the place ground. Please use rubbish bins brief presentation at each CDCA Tuesday 15th March – contact was disgusted to see all the rubbish like a tip. and return trolleys. meeting. Last month the focus was on Consumer Affairs’ regional office on dumped around the place. 4. I also went to the Skate Park reducing burglaries during the holiday 5116 5701 to book your place. 2. I also have been down to and Gaskin Park and was horrified season. Safety on days of total fire ban Latrobe City Council has released its was also discussed. ‘Playground Improvement Unfortunately, there have been a Implementation Plan 2011-2016’ for number of recent incidents of public comment. CDCA is currently vandalism, public brawling and other preparing a response, based on the anti-social behaviour in Churchill. feedback we receive. Some residents CDCA has written to local and State may be interested to know that MPs and police requesting that, until playground equipment at the White Churchill is provided with 24 hour Parade Reserve is listed for removal in police coverage (as was promised in the 2012-13 and from Walker Parade lead up to the last State election), the Reserve in 2014-15. local police station be open and staffed Residents can contact CDCA at PO at night, with hours that match the hotel Box 191, Churchill. opening hours. CDCA is currently in urgent need of CDCA has been advised that some a secretary. An organisation such as residents are finding the switch to digital CDCA, although not large, cannot TV problematic. To assist the function effectively without a secretary. community, we have arranged, in If you are interested in supporting your partnership with the Churchill News and community by performing this vital the Neighbourhood Centre, a role, please contact the Acting Community Information Session, to be President, Bruce Stephenson, on 5122 presented by the Gippsland Community 1335. 17 February 2011 Churchill & District News 7 Friends of Upper Morwell River Receive Toy Library Open Times Praise For Their Conservation Efforts The Churchill & District Toy Library will be open on alternate Saturday mornings between 10 am and 12 noon. The cost of membership is only $10 per term or $5 for concession holders. Family Day Carers are welcome to join for a cost of $15 per term. The library is located in Heesom Crescent Churchill (old Watson Park Kinder). It is closed during school holidays.

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Come and see Geoff and Karen at the Display Centre. Whereas Rotary Clubs usually change over their held at the newly opened Churchill Hotel. 507 Princes Drive, Morwell Presidents in July, the Rotary Club of Hazelwood Incoming President Ken outlined the Club’s plans recently saw the installation of a new President, Ken for the remainder of the 2010/11 year and Open Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Peake, who will preside over the club until the end of acknowledged the work of retiring President Leo the Rotary year in June. Billington who had guided the club through a period Phone Ken a former President in 1998/99 takes over from of high activity. President Leo Billington who extended his presidency During January the members of Hazelwood Rotary 03 51346667 by six months following the resignation of President– have visited a number of local industries including Email: [email protected] Elect Reg Kemp who was transferred in his Gippsland Aeronautics and Kiel Industries and have employment before he could take over the reins. been amazed at the contribution that these industries District Governor David Piper conducted the make to the economy of the region. Handover ceremony at a special meeting of the Club Interior Focus Letter to the Editor HOUSEHOLD LINEN & MANCHESTER Asbestos Safety Call in and say G’Day to Dear Editor, Denese & Jenny In the December issue you published an article on 112 GEORGE STREET, MORWELL

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ROSS OLLQUIST Ross was the initiator of a community bank for Churchill. He saw a Bendigo Community Bank fascia and with his curiosity whetted, made inquiries and decided this was a great idea. CRAIG FLANIGAN He returned to Churchill and began lobbying, trying to round up people who might be interested. Craig grew up in Churchill and went to Churchill Primary School. He says he loved growing “Liz and I came to Churchill in 1967 for 5 or 6 years to open Churchill’s first pharmacy. up in Churchill and thinks it is a great place to bring up his family. Earning a living was hard work to start with,” says Ross. “After raising our four daughters in Craig has been very much involved with sporting groups all his life and so is his family. the area and 43 years later, we’re still here.” In those early times Ross wrote the successful He says fundraising is hard work. Banks make money and a Community Bank gives profits Churchill Citizens Association submission for a Community Health Centre. back to the community, which in turn reduces the dire need to raise funds to survive. Throughout that time, Ross has been a fantastic community supporter and innovator. He is “Have you ever thought of investing in shares?” asks Craig. “This bank gives you the passionate about continuing to help make this town a better place. He has enjoyed being involved opportunity to own shares in your own bank, with profits going back into the community.” in numerous community activities such as community health, service clubs, sporting and Craig says the committee is putting much hard work into achieving this goal, and asks the political groups and was a member of the Morwell Shire Council. community to support them. Ross sees this project as a continuing way to add improvements. He hopes to emulate Drouin Those who cannot be a share holder might consider opening an account with the Community Community Bank which has now distributed $1 million to their community. He personally Bank. Then, he says, “Watch this town flourish!” would like to see future profits spread between education, sport, youth and community services and amenities, especially supporting the Community Bank efforts.

DR. ANN DETTRICK JUSTIN CLISSOLD Ann has lived for 35 years in this area. She has taught in the area’s primary and secondary Justin has lived in Churchill since 1995. He has brought up his children here, and thinks this schools and now works at Monash University in the Gippsland Medical School. is a great place with such a diverse community mix. His children attend the local primary and She says she has happily brought up three sons here in this beautiful area. It is great to bring secondary schools. He loves Churchill because it has lots of facilities. Justin plays volleyball up kids here. They were on acreage, where the kids were able to help with the farm. It is close and enjoys off road motor bike riding. He strongly affirms that he and his family are not leaving enough to go ski-ing, and enjoy all the many opportunities offered in the area. Churchill. They are here for the long haul and dedicated to securing the Bank in that process. Ann feels it is essential to organise a Community Bank for the future of the area’s people, Justin sees the Community Bank as a way of bringing community groups together to help both old and young. Ann is working for the future of this town. each other. Through this financial undertaking, it will be possible to achieve common community “I know this community is resilient, has courage and fortitude. After the economic problems goals. More money will be accessible by means of which major projects can be undertaken. of the last twenty years, the people of Churchill and district have the opportunity to become He urges the community to get on board. economically stronger using their own abilities and talents,” said Ann.

Everybody can help by buying shares. By and investment that can return profits to the Come on Churchill and district, let’s get Sharon Middlemiss 0412 348 964 opening a new bank account or taking out a community within which it operates through behind this project and make it happen! Or visit our web site loan with Bendigo Bank quoting # 72084, you grants, sponsorships and dividends. For further information or to make a pledge, www.churchillcommunitybank.org.au are contributing to the future success of our contact one of the following members: At present, the steering committee has branch should we be successful in our The small group of volunteers on the Wayne Casey 51221363 pledges totalling $306,000 of the necessary campaign. A Community Bank® is not just a steering committee are working hard to spread Craig Flanigan 51222846 $750,000. Pledges can be of amounts from community builder; it’s a sustainable business the message but you can help. Jeff Kemp 51221293 $500- $10,000. 12 Churchill & District News 17 February 2011 Churchill’s Extraordinary Citizens!

Cr Ed Vermeulen (left) and Russell Northe MP (back right) with Churchill & District LIons Citizens of the Year Pocket Rocket Wendy Steenbergen Churchill & District Lions Citizen of the Year The Churchill Lions Citizen of the Year the Lymphedema Association of Victoria, was themselves. back to the UK, Europe and New Zealand a (2010) was awarded to Wendy Steenbergen at one of the key advocates for its creation and She has been involved in the Wattle club and number of times and has travelled all around the Australia Day Ceremony. Wendy was a founding member. She was asked to cut Planned Activity Groups, being a Lead Victoria and Australia. affectionately known as the Pocket Rocket has the celebratory cake, being one of the original Volunteer in Churchill. She has been She has a strong social network and can be spent many decades, volunteering and helping members, at a special ceremony in Melbourne volunteering every Wednesday’s and Fridays relied upon to get friends to medical others in her community. in 2010 marking 20 years since the association for decades, driving the bus to pick up appointments, the train or just be a sounding Wendy is the younger of two daughters, to was established. participants and helping out in the kitchen and board. Marie and Charles Fawcett. She attended She also established a local Lymphedema with the activities. She knows how to organize statewide trips University High in Parkville, Melbourne before Support group based in Morwell, securing state Wendy was a Charter Member of the on the smell of an oily rag and how to use her commencing work on counting machines in the government funding for the group. She was one Churchill Lioness when it was formed in 1991 free travel vouchers to greatest benefit for all. banking sector. of the founding members, has been one of the and has been their treasurer every year bar one She is rarely idle and even in front of the In her late teens and early 20’s she saved main organizers and the treasurer for many but was Assistant Treasurer that year. television is always knitting or sewing squares very hard for a number of years to pay for a many years, and continues to regularly She often takes on unofficial leadership and for rugs or such like. She then organizes for the working holiday to the UK and Europe, where coordinate activities with the Lymphedema key organizing role in many of the groups and rugs and other donations to go to various she worked and travelled for over three years. support group in San Remo. in the work she does, but prefers to stay out of charities in Melbourne, including Open Family Following her return to Australia in her late She has been the treasurer of the Friends of the spotlight. and travels down to Melbourne on the train with 20’s she married and raised two children, Karen Morwell National Park and member for many She loves her garden and anything outdoors bags of rugs under her arm. and Edward. She has two grandchildren, years. She will rarely miss a Koala count or and loves working in the garden at Hazelwood Congratulations to Wendy, a most valued Ireland and Cedar. monthly activity and will regularly pick up House. member of the Churchill community. Wendy was involved in the establishment of other members if they couldn’t get there by She has continued to travel and has been Jodi Lee Hammett Young Churchill Citizen of the Year Approximately 10 years ago a her parents a great deal of grief one Lions Catering Function she each year and has developed into an placement with Human Services as young lady we all known in Lions as Mums recollection is that she found herself lost in a Security integral part the Lions network and part of this training which involved in Jodie arrived in company with Lion, loved the pots and pans cupboard. Sensitive area and tried to find her operations at Licola Wilderness working with children, children with Jeff and Peta, and took up a seat in She always wanted to help and way back to the catering function but Village, developing from general disabilities and the aged. the Lions Drinks Van at The Outdoor despite mums procrastinations she got lost and all hell broke loose. Jodie roustabout dragged along by her It would be fair to say that Jodi is Camping and Leisure Show in would always find a way to help. A since her initiation in the Lions parents to Youth Leader, who has not one who promotes herself before Morwell and from that time she has chef in the making. Drinks van has been a very regular worked with Camps for the Aged, others. She is one of the many that assisted with many lions functions On her first birthday Jodi tried to volunteer at Licola Lions Village and Disabled and Youth from all areas of work in the back ground and and catering functions. pre-test her birthday cake but finished multiple Lions projects. Initially she the general community. complete any task that is asked of her. She was always quick to help even up face first in the cake and she gave went with her parents but once she Jodi Lee completed year 12 a She, I believe is what being a true at such a young age, gave her best a thumbs up arrived at camp she set about finding Kurnai College last year, and also volunteer and Australian in that she and had a very sharp wit. Just ask Jodi always wanted to help and things to do to help. certificates 1, 2, 3 and 4 with Fern gives her all and seeks no thanks. Andre. take the lead in anything she did. On average Jodie now attends training in child services and aged Well Done Jodi Just like all young girls she gave She was adventurous and during approximately two Camps at Licola care. She also completed a Ashleigh Bellingham Churchill Student of the Year Ashleigh was born in Palmerston North, Just like most young girls, she loves music, third. She became aware that Jean was short of New Zealand and currently attends Hazelwood singing, dancing and is also learning to play the Ashleigh enjoys all sports and has been funds for her work, so Ashleigh decided to bake North Primary School. She is always looking guitar. playing in her school team for the past two and sell cookies, muffins and slices to the at the positives, she is polite and helpful at all She enjoys a wide range of activities years, and has represented her school in neighbours and friends, raising in excess of times. including reading, drawing and riding her dirt Netball, Soccer and Athletics. $100. Ashleigh became a member for the Schools bike. She competed in her first race on a quad Like most girls she has a love of animals and Ashleigh has always been polite and willing Junior Council when she was in grade 4, and bike in New Zealand against the top riders for in September 2010 she commenced to help and to give anything a go, pursuing her assists other students with any problem at all. her age group, and came a very respectable volunteering at Jean Quicks Wildlife Rescue. goals to the best of her ability. 17 February 2011 Churchill & District News 13 Regan Sultana Churchill Student of the Year Born 7th August 2002, Regan has just building something. He loves to read and is completed. gardening and Bunning’s attend the school for completed Grade 2 at Hazelwood North forever asking Mum questions that she has no Just like all young people, Regan leaves his see what was happening. Regan stepped up to Primary School. Regan plays soccer for answer to and she tells him to speak with his parents exasperated because he can very be the mark with specific directions as to how the Churchill and also attends Valley Swim School father or look it up which he always does. very argumentative when he believes in what garden was to develop. in Morwell. In 2011 Regan will start During 2010 Regan became interested in his is saying. Regan does not hesitate to offer or give swimming with the Churchill Swim Club and gardening at the school and even approached Regan is the leader of his class as he loves assistance. is looking forward to the training and the Principal to seek permission to start a to organise and talk just like a politician. When Regan was nominated for this honour competition. garden for all to use. He became the leader of He attempts to help Dad with business the School Principal rang his mum who was at Regan is a very independent and strong the gardening group and the veggies are quotes and surprises him with his input. work and as it was first time he had contacted minded boy. He enjoys being outdoors and available for all to use. He organises his fellow Late last year Bunning’s put in place a her at work she feared the worst What has he loves to help his Dad out in the garden or students into work groups to get tasks Community Involvement Program around done wrong – NO TRUST MUM. Gemma Laidlaw Churchill Student of the Year The multi talented Gemma Laidlaw was this responsible for the disbursement and collection Her class work is of the highest possible preparations for them to be driven around in the year’s Churchill and District Lions Australia of all sports equipment used by students. standard and her input into the school is Race Cars. Day winner in the student category. Gemma is No matter what or who requires help she is fantastic. The entire family are fantastic Gemma also loves dancing with Destination a kind, caring and thought full member of the first to offer help and organises working bees members of the community within Churchill Dance of Churchill and Swimming. Just like school community. to get the task completed. She is prepared to and the local, district all young ladies she is taken by the Television A student at Churchill North Primary give anything a go and listens to others views Her greatest love is the Speedway at Idol and tried to sell her own abilities during the school, Gemma is her grade’s House Captain. before at all times. Gemma is keen and Rosedale. She is a Junior Member and can not schools Idol Program which she helped set up In this position she has organised the entire enthusiastic to take part in all facets of school drive in the race car at this time but takes every and run. school sports day’s programs which went off life, concerts, competitions, lunch time chance to help out. Gemma is always there to help and support without a hitch. She demonstrates some activities and out of school pursuits too. Recently Camp Quality attended the others Nothing is too great a responsibly for wonderful leadership skills, is buddy to many She always puts in 110% in her education, Raceway and on her own volition, she sold Gemma to commit to. younger students and role model to her peers. completing homework, projects and prepares raffle tickets and painted kids faces as a means She performs the role of sports gear link articles on behalf of the school for inclusion in of Supporting Camp Quality. She also assisted during lunch time at school and as such she is local papers. approximately 25 Camp Quality Campers with Australia Day Community Awards in Boolarra

Around 250 Boolarra residents Boolarra Primary School garden and Community over many years. Her gathered in beautiful Railway Park to surrounds, the Youth Theatre Company organisational skills, drive and celebrate Australia Day with a free and her Yoga classes. enthusiasm have been a key factor in the breakfast cooked by the wonderful CFA Mandy Peter success of the healing tent, pamper day volunteers. For her unstinting efforts during the and Youth Theatre Company. She has a There were some games for the kids past four years in a sometimes difficult commitment in her professional and and a Trivia Quiz for the adults, followed and time consuming role as School private endeavours to achieving by presentations of 12 Community Council President, Mandy conducts improved outcomes for all associated Awards to the following deserving herself as a great team player. With tact with her. people:- and integrity she is unfailingly supportive Catheryn Thompson of the school. Emma Cooke As a passionate conservationist, For her energy, persistence and Michael Taylor Catheryn has been very prominent and leadership in battling the red tape, active, both hands on and coordinating the youthful artistic For his tireless work as Greens organizationally, in many worthy local endeavours and designing the final Keeper and Bar Manager for the area conservation activities. These display to bring the Boolarra Fire Art Boolarra Bowling Club, Michael has include organizing weed control and project to fruition. demonstrated his commitment despite water awareness seminars, and some ongoing health problems. great work on the upper Morwell River, Michael Schiller Lisa Papa especially the falls area. For his inspirational work on the redevelopment of the Morwell River For her enthusiasm and commitment Gwenda Pither Falls and the Old Mill site. The many during the establishment of the Boolarra Gwenda is recognized for her hours of hard physical work to and District Youth Theatre Company, her wonderful efforts to promote community developing tracks, and installing seating fine work as Secretary, and her efforts activities, and to help people. Her and signage are a testament to his 100% behind the scenes, Lisa has enabled the coordination of the Boolarra Stompers enthusiasm and energy. new group to operate smoothly and Relay for Life team deserves full praise effectively. for the money raised, the enjoyment Faye Taylor Garryelle Rose experienced by the team members, and Her long-standing encouragement of the recognition it provided to Boolarra as Recognized for her enthusiasm, and dedication to Boolarra’s young a community. women through the sport of netball, and vision and ongoing commitment to the in particular, the significant contribution community through projects such as the Dr. Margaret Costello she makes as a committee member and Youth Theatre Company, Christmas in In her quiet unassuming way she general support to all at BFNC. July and the Carols, Garryelle makes provides the community of Boolarra with Boolarra a richer place to live. a friendly, reliable and skilled medical Kristy Mills (Cupples) Samantha Brick practice that most rural communities Her lovely calm persona belies the could only dream of, with bulk billing, The Boolarra community recognises energy, artistry and commitment she no appointments required and house her for her commitment to Boolarra as a focuses on her passions, including the visits when required. 14 Churchill & District News 17 February2011 Yinnar Australia Day Awards A large crowd of Yinnar and District residents Women’s Auxiliary, and St John Ambulance attended the celebrations for Australia Day. They volunteer for 17 years are just some examples of enjoyed a bacon and egg breakfast cooked by the the support Shirley has given to the community. Lions Club, and music in Centenary Park by the Shirley progressed from a St John’s First Aider Strzelecki Stringbusters, before the official to become a First Aid Instructor and then to proceedings began. being a specialised artist who created simulated Herb Smith, YDCA President, introduced wounds on ‘victims’ for major training exercises. local MP Russell Northe, who then presented the In her ‘retirement’ Shirley has delivered Australian Flag to Yinnar and District Scouts, meals on wheels for 6 years, and participates in who carried out the flag-raising. Following a a group which developed and prepares rousing rendition of the National Anthem by all lightweight food parcels and comfort packs for present, Brittany Smart, Yinnar Primary School, Australian soldiers on patrol while serving in School Captain, reminded us what Australia Day Afghanistan. means to us all. At a personal level, Shirley is a very Councillor Ed Vermuelen attended as council supportive neighbour. She has also supported representative and spoke about how fortunate we husband Gordon in his many years as Captain of are to live in Australia. Yinnar Rural Fire Brigade, and her children in A highlight of the celebrations was the their substantial voluntary community service announcement by Herb Smith of the Yinnar & work. District Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of Shirley is without doubt a worthy recipient of the Year Awards. the 2011 Citizen of the Year. Long Term Community Supporter is Hannah Linton – Yinnar and District Citizen of the Year Young Citizen of the Year Shirley Bolwell, a forty-year contributor to Twelve - year old Hannah Linton, a student the community of Yinnar and District, is the at Yinnar Primary School, is the Yinnar and Yinnar Australia Day Awards winners Hannah Linton and Shirley Bolwell Yinnar and District Citizen of the Year for 2010. District Young Citizen of the Year for 2011. with Russell Northe (left) and Councillor Ed Vermeulen (right) School Parent Club President, Cub Leader and Hannah’s nomination emphasised her personal Strzelecki Showtime Musical Director, Venturer qualities and her sporting abilities. Leader (Churchill), member of the RSL International Power Australia Allocates Another $55,000 to Fire-Affected Gippsland Communities original funding package chassis (part) of more than $500,000 The Yinnar South Rural Fire Brigade is made available by seeking to replace its brigade-owned tanker International Power for truck which is designed to access tough bush projects to assist areas and has a 1500 lt capacity for fire fighting Gippsland to recover efforts. from the 2009 fires. They intend to replace the cab chassis and retain their tank unit. Funding Recipients By trading in their existing unit, their changeover cost is economic and together with Boolarra South their fund raising, up to 12 k is required to Landcare Group for replace the vehicle and provide extra the Development of a equipment. nature trail and picnic Yinnar South has Hazelwood employee facilities. members and they have played important Boolarra’s Old Mill response roles in mine fires in recent years. Park is a unique An excellent project valued at $12,000 to redevelopment assist a community at risk from future fires. opportunity and another local environmental asset Moe South CFA for the redevelopment of in the Boolarra area. their CFA building Severely damaged in the The Moe South CFA played an important 2009 fires, work to role in the Delburn Complex and Black establish a new walking Saturday fires of Jan/Feb 2009 and since that track to the Boolarra time has recruited several Hazelwood Cemetery is progressing employees. well. This submission asks that IPR consider a The Boolarra South project that will deliver a refurbished building Boolarra Wildlife Shelter receives assistance to rebuild after the 2009 fires Landcare Group is restoring and an expansion area for a new vehicle. this old Mill site south of the This brigade is in an area where it is well Four more Gippsland community Mr Jim Kouts, said whilst the memories of the township to incorporate visitor picnic facilities placed to respond to incidents at Hazelwood. organisations have been successful in the final 2009 fires were still vivid to many people, the and rehabilitation with native vegetation. The project submission is asking round of funding from International Power determination of Gippsland’s community An award of $20,000 for the future International Power to assist in its fundraising Australia’s (IPRA) Bushfire Recovery Fund. groups to rebuild their communities was clearly construction of gazebo shelters and visitor efforts. Moe South CFA, Boolarra South Landcare very strong. facilities has been approved. The $13,000 award will target specific new Group, Yinnar South CFA and the Boolarra “Our funding committee felt these infrastructure for the brigade’s facility. Animal submissions reflected sincere and genuine Boolarra Wildlife Shelter for Shelter will share in an allocation of efforts to restore community infrastructure and rebuilding some of the wildlife housing $55,000 provided by IPRA. to provide additional mitigation capacity for the capacity IPRA announced a community support future,” Mr Kouts said. This community wildlife shelter package of over $500,000 in the aftermath of He said the applications again had strong suffered extensive damage during the the terrible fires in early 2009. employee connection with IPR, showed 2009 fires and attracted good early The Fund included a significant allocation diversity and reflected good restoration support however additional funds are of £100,000 ($A170,000) from the UK head capacity for local infrastructure. required to continue the rebuilding office which was intended to assist the Latrobe “We would like to congratulate these process. For House, Gift and Garden Valley community in the important community organisations on their successful application The Boolarra shelter needs assistance Clearing Floorstock recovery process. and wish them every success as they continue to rebuild small features like wading IPRA’s allocation committee approved an the recovery, rebuilding and rehabilitation pools and bird respite areas. initial tranche of A$90,000 in 2009 that was process in their communities,” he said. The Award is valued at $10,000 and Up to 50% received by community organisations in Representatives from the four organisations will be administered by the local OFF Callignee, Mirboo North, Boolarra and will assemblea at 11am on Friday 28th January community development group. New Stock Arriving Soon Hazelwood South. at Boolarra’s Memorial Hall to receive their www.casadivina.com.au On the second anniversary of the 2009 fires, cheques from senior IPRA representatives. 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By RUTH PLACE and Kathy Sorby (Fyfe). With the closing of the Watson Park Peter was the first President of the and Glendonald kindergartens at the end actual Kindergarten Committee- the first of 2009, compiling a history of each male president of a kindergarten kindergarten was envisioned. committee in Victoria, and maybe, Watson Park’s history appeared in Australia. He was part of the steering Churchill News some time ago. Finally, committee and then the committee for Walkley Park is ready for publication. It over eight years in total, until his is the intention to write the history of daughters progressed through the Glendonald and Andrew’s Park kinder. He remembers it as an exciting kindergartens in time. and fun time. As you read this history, and note any Kay was a regular fruit and milk omissions, please do not hesitate to lady, also acting as an emergency, as contact the paper and these can be added well as Publicity Officer. Nicole, in. (second daughter), went to kindergarten so often with Mum, before she started, Moves to begin Walkey Park that she thought she should go straight kindergarten began in 1971, as Peter and to school! Kay McShane tell us as the history In September 1975, all was in begins. readiness for the kindergarten to get PETER AND KAY MCSHANE under way. 1971 When it was time for Jacki to attend In late 1971, Peter and Kay kindergarten, she was unlucky to miss McShane, whose daughter Jacki was out on the ballot. This dreaded ballot coming along, Des Dalton and others was necessary because even with two with young babies and families on the kindergartens Churchill did not have way, could see that Watson Park was sufficient places until Andrews Park was overflowing and that there was a huge built some years later. With first draw, waiting list. They discussed the situation first daughter Jacki missed out, but and decided to go to Council about the received one of the reserved places set matter. aside for special needs, or people who Peter, Des and others approached had contributed much to the Ron Waters, CEO Morwell Shire kindergarten. Places were in such short Council, who told him they needed to supply that it was necessary to run third define a clear need, not just an groups part time including Saturday immediate, but a long term need for the mornings to satisfy the demand. establishment of another kindergarten in Peter describes the kindergarten Churchill. parents as a close knit group who were So a Steering Committee was formed prepared to fight to get a state of the art with their first task a door knock of facility for their children. With this houses in Churchill asking three things: ‘fight’, grew a deep sense of ownership, 1. Do you have little people ready to and pride. There was a great feeling of start kinder? “this is a great place to be”. Working 2. Are you pregnant with a little bees were a treat. There were so many person who will need kinder? folks- parents, staff and families, who 3. Are you thinking about having turned up that the committee and little people, who will eventually need Director had to organise a list and kinder? allocate jobs to keep everyone involved. The result was a range of statistics Peter declares that there were blokes which revealed that Churchill had a on the committee, something usually problem at the present time, but also a unheard of in those days. They were not bigger one reaching into the future. uncomfortable, but contributed well on The Steering Committee, armed with this first mixed committee. this information, was then invited to As Pat Williams recalls fondly "They Council to present their results. They were very special times!" had also approached Parliamentarians CHURCHILL NEWS for their support and received strong REPORTING: responses depending on survey results. The Churchill News 17th April 1975 Council was sold on the proposal, reported: Government grants were applied for and “At the recent annual meeting of this approved and the contract was pre-school centre the following people eventually awarded for the building. were elected: The Steering Committee had a say in President- Mr. Peter McShane how the kindergarten would be set out. V.P.’s – Mr. M. Dalton They also made lots of suggestions re Mr. M. Ingram the equipment. It was the time when Secretary- Mrs. A. Oussa stricter regulations re building and Asst. Sec. – Mrs. V. Rowley safety were imposed. Equipment had to Treasurer- Mr. K. Tierney be very specific sizes and special paint Committee: Mrs. B. Baker, Mrs. S. used. Kennedy, Mrs. H. Bigelow, Mrs. O. Peter declares that Walkley Park Jackson, Mrs. J. Stephenson, Mr. A. kindergarten was the best equipped McDougall, Mrs. P. Steenbergen. kindergarten in the Morwell Shire. They Mrs. K. Sunderland has kindly used their money wisely! accepted the appointment as Liaison Pat Williams was appointed as the Representative between Watson and first kindergarten Director. Peter says Walkley Park Pre-School Centres. Her she was absolutely outstanding, and was experience should prove invaluable to in every way responsible for the success our committee and successfully pave the of the kindergarten. way for close co-operation between A number of local people acted as these two centres. assistants including Carmen Cook, Marg Van Rossum, the late Marg Klose, 17 February 2011 Churchill & District News 17 A Churchill & District News History Series LookingBack...... through the eyes of local residents We have been informed that the their fund raising money by contributing; position for Directress is to be widely and were prepared to find out correct advertised (Melbourne and local papers) dimensions of equipment and then make it in the very near future, and it should attract themselves. A set of building blocks, and keen interest. wooden trolleys were produced among the The new building in Mulcare Crescent items given. This saved the exorbitant appears to be progressing slowly. We hope prices being charged by supply firms. The that occupation can still take place people really put their whole selves into in/during Term 2. With no final or the project, and left their mark for projected completion date, firm successive generations of kindergarten arrangements are hard to make. children and their families. So far. the committee has received 37 Lots of parents sewed the art smocks, enrolments. Further enrolments to the water-proof pants and smocks for the required total of 50 will be accepted on a digging patch, curtains and other things, “first in first served” basis. Enrolments which also saved heaps of money. beyond this figure will be placed on a Pat believes the Apex Club also “waiting list”. CONTACT MRS. A. contributed much to the outdoors Oussa, 24 DUNBAR GRAVE. PH. equipment. 221674. Further information regarding There were Committees of 10-15 1976 enrolments and policy will be given people, with offers of help from others for regularly through these columns.” working bees, baking and donations of goods etc. People like Peter McShane and OLIVIA JACKSON others were marvellous motivators, When requested, Olivia wrote the organisers and managers. following paragraphs of her memories of Excitingly, it was also a time of change Walkley Park Kindergarten. in programming ideas in the pre-school “I remember taking my young daughter field. Pat says they were given licence to Belinda to Walkely Park Kindergarten. be experimental and encouraged to be Walkley Park Kindergarten She was happy there in the spacious different. Through Pat’s studies she was rooms with big windows and a large exposed to inspirational and clever tutors playing area. Her teacher was Pat who encouraged her try out their good Williams, who was assisted by Margaret ideas. Klose, who sadly has now died. Pat says it is a treasured fact that she I joined the committee. No doubt at the was able to use spontaneity in her time we thought we were making program. important decisions but they were mostly It was fortunate, says Pat that they about the day to day running of the were able to take advantage of nearby kindergarten. Being on the committee was opportunities to explore the environment a good place to meet other mothers and through walking excursions such as to the have a bit of a chat before, after and during building sites, of which there were many the meeting. Previous kindergarten at the time. This was particularly meetings I had attended consisted entirely wonderful for all the children who loved of mothers and the teachers. This one was to see the trucks and other machinery at a little different as there was one father work. Many parents were eager to there too. I noticed the difference it made accompany such treks around the town. to a meeting if there were men or even one This made it easy to fulfil the strict male present. The atmosphere changed – regulation in force. perhaps there was a little flirtation or The happy times included bus perhaps it was point scoring as “Look, we excursions to farms, including Pat’s own are in the majority here!” farm, and Dunalton Park where the On kindergarten days, the mothers took children would have a wonderful time turns to be on duty, to prepare the meeting the farm animals. There were also children’s milk and fruit for mid morning. picnics and other outings. Again the bulk Meanwhile, my husband Kevin took his of the parents would accompany the turn in mowing the lawn in the grounds. excursion. The kindergarten was in a good Pat instigated home visits which she position, being situated in parkland. There says proved very valuable. It meant that a Cameron Hibbert's first day at kinder Carmen Cook and Brendan Hibbert at Pat was green land on each side and out the greater security and rapport was January1978 William's farm back. There was a road out the front but it established not only with the parents, but was a minor road in the form of a crescent. also the children. Parents became tuned in There was little traffic except for cars to the same wave length as the staff. It also taking children to and from kindergarten. allowed for the ability to cater for Belinda and I enjoyed our walk to the individual needs of each child, and the kindergarten each day.” planning of a better, more appropriate PAT WILLIAMS - WALKLEY program. PARK KINDERGARTEN’S FIRST The introduction of the third group TEACHER-1975 under Brenda Burney made for maximum During that time her assistants were use of the building. This had not Kathy Scorby (Fyfe), Carmen Cook, and traditionally been employed. But they Marg Van Rossum were forced to think outside the square Pat had been teaching primary school, with the huge numbers wanting but her personal dream was to teach kindergarten places, so the third group was kindergarten. Pat says that being appointed born. Pat really appreciated Brenda’s to the Walkley Park Pre-School was a most appointment- a person of tremendously exciting experience. She was able to watch high calibre, who was a great asset. Ideas the building take shape- from the first were shared and professionally it was a concrete pour. She was so thrilled to have brilliant time recalls Pat. the position. It meant that she had to study Pat says the parent support was such for the extra qualifications to secure her that the more they did the more she wanted ongoing appointment, but it was all so to do also. She says her husband worthwhile, she recalls. commented that she was married to the Not only was it exciting from the point kindergarten; she spent so much time of view of securing the position, it was there! They were very special days. also very exciting because she was Brendan Hibbert on a visit to Pat William's farm 1981 working for, and with a wonderful group Pat went on to open Andrew’s Park of parents who were so enthusiastic and Kindergarten and then the new one at The story of Walkley Park will be contined next month supportive; wanted to make the most of Boolarra. 18 Churchill & District News 17 February 2011

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On at least four occasions alcohol in the car. consumption was a large contributing factor. Two were “Some folks put the result of family violence and one involved a brawl their spare change in the centre console and this adds Black-shouldered Kite in at a 16th birthday party on a neighbour’s lawn in up very quickly. Thieves will take the opportunity for Acacia Way. When the neighbour came out to easy money and steal items that they will either keep Mathison Park investigate he was assaulted. Again alcohol was an or can get rid of quickly.” issue. Police also advise it is easy to discount suspects because of your stereotyped preconceptions of what By Ken Harris ARSON - 1 for Dec (Nil Nov) - A pile of rubbish criminals look like. Various birds of prey are left outside a unit in Dunbar Grove was deliberately lit “Please remember offenders come in all shapes and occasionally seen in and around by unknown offenders. Damage was caused to the unit. sizes. One of the most active offenders at the moment Mathison Park, but the most frequent is is a 12 year old girl” LSC Godden said. the Black-shouldered Kite (Elanus PROPERTY DAMAGE - 4 for Dec (6 Nov) One The community can assist police by following axillaris). This is among the smaller offender charged as a result of a domestic in simple rules with the security of their cars. Australian raptors, and is particularly Glendonald Road. Neighbour involved in the assault 1. Always lock your car before leaving it, even attractive. Its back and wings are a soft at the 16th birthday party also had property damaged. when you are parked in your own driveway or a car grey while its head and front are white. A letterbox and windows were damaged at two other park. It has a broad black bar on the shoulder premises. 2. Never leave valuables where they can be seen. of its wing. Items such as CDs, wallets, mobile phones, iPods, It is not uncommon in the park and BURGLARY - 1 for Dec (2 Nov) - A vacant laptops or personal identification sitting out in the open is also quite often seen by the roadsides premises in Bookoola Place was entered by smashing in a car are a temptation to thieves. when driving in open country. It hunts a window. Nothing was stolen however a number of 3. If you need to leave these items in your car place its prey over grasslands. It is very holes have been caused by the offenders kicking walls. them somewhere they cannot be seen. Do this before distinctive for its habit of hovering, THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE - 13 for Dec you get out of the car because thieves may be holding itself stationary while scanning (3 Nov) - Added to this were six more attempts to steal monitoring the car park and be watching you. the ground for food. The only other items or break into vehicles. A total of 15 of the 19 Australian raptor that hovers like this is THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR vehicles were left unlocked. Police again remind the Nankeen Kestrel. vehicle owners of the need to lock vehicles when away The new school year has now begun and younger from them. No offenders have been charged. citizens are hitting our footpaths in large numbers, on foot, scooters and bicycles. Our children are also be Its prey is mainly small rodents, THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE - 3 for Dec (Nil alighting from vehicles, both cars and buses, and lizards and large insects. I took this Nov) – Only one recovered by early January. A numbers are high at train stations and at bus stops. picture of a hovering kite and an instant motorcycle that offenders attempted to steal had the As adult motorists we must be aware that children later the bird plunged to the ground and ignition barrel damaged. can possess little or no road sense. They are flew up with a rodent in its claws. It unpredictable, can be difficult to see and act on THEFT - 2 for Dec (6 Nov) - One victim had a carried it to a tree where it plucked a lot impulse. Once they make up their minds where they mobile phone stolen whilst another left his wallet of fur from it and was even seen to nip want to be, they can be quick to act and run across the behind at a shop and it was gone when he returned to off and discard its tail. road. retrieve it. Please take care and slow down when driving past That picture was not LOCK IT, REMOVE IT OR LOSE IT schools, paying particular attention to buses setting taken in the park, but the For the year to the end of December there have down children. This is of particular importance on our other two were. The first been a total of 685 thefts from motor car in the Latrobe rural roads where buses stop near children’s homes. Be is an adult showing the Police Service area. Of these 3 occurred in the aware that children may unexpectedly run out from black shoulder patch. Boolarra response zone, 45 in Churchill’s, 229 in behind buses when they do not have a clear view of The other is a young bird Morwell’s, 207 in Moe’s and 196 in Traralgon’s. oncoming vehicles. and has an orange face The majority of the vehicles that were entered were For schools on the standard 50km/hour roads, there and throat and mottled left unlocked making it extremely easy for offenders are permanent 40 km/h speed limit signs around wings. It was taken in to remove items such as GPS units, handbags, purses schools. Motorists must obey this speed limit at all December 2009 and at and wallets containing credit cards and cash, mobile times although some roads will only have the time- that time you could see phones, laptops and iPods. based 40 km/h speed limit signs in place. two adults and two Police advise car owners they need to take more On roads outside schools in 60 and 70 km/hour juveniles almost daily in care and lock their cars as thieves are targeting vehicles speed zones, a time-based 40km per hour speed limit the park, so that I in the street or driveways where they have been left applies between the hours of 8.00 am to 9.30 am, and speculated that they unlocked. from 2.30 pm to 4.00 pm on gazetted school days. might even have bred in Leaving an unlocked car on the nature strip or in On 80-100 km/hour roads, a 60 km/hour time- the park and if not the street makes the vehicle more vulnerable to theft. based speed limit applies from 8.00 am to 9.30 am and somewhere very near to Leading Senior Constable Godden said that the from 2.30 pm to 4.00 pm. Normal 80-100 km/hour it. community needs to take some responsibility by not limits apply outside school times. Plants in my Garden - Dryandra cuneata By Mike Beamish tube of individual flowers is about 30mm long potting to refresh the soil mix, maybe a touch information, Mike can be contacted by Family: Proteaceae and also covered in silky hairs, with the style of judicious pruning but taking care not to telephone on 51696543, by email on Dryandra: Named after Jonas Dryander being about 38mm long when the flowers are remove all the flowering heads, and a [email protected] or by post at PO (1748-1810), a Swedish botanist and friend of open. resolution to water a tad more often, if only for Box 112, Boolarra, 3870. Robert Brown (who named the genus). My opinion: My plant came from a the benefit of the Snow Daisy. Dryander succeeded Solander as librarian to Sir quarterly weekend sale a year or three back and Sources: Wrigley and Fagg- Banksias, Joseph Banks and was the first Librarian of the immediately went into a 45cm square Waratahs & Grevilleas, etc…….. Linnean Society of London. waterwell tub, with a Snow Daisy Mike’s garden is on a small residential block cuneata: A Latinised form of the botanical (Brachyscome nivea) and a Morning Iris on the southern side of the Boolarra township, term ‘cuneate’, which means wedge-shaped, in (Orthrosanthos laxus) for company. planted in heavy, clay loam in a 40 inch average reference to the leaves. All these plants have survived the dry rainfall area. Common Name: Wedge-leaved Dryandra periods, although the Snow Daisy has been This presents many challenges in growing Distribution: Occurs in sandy heaths in known to droop piteously when I forget to top non-indigenous plants due to soil fertility and the south-west of Western Australia, mainly up the well, which occurs much more often (lack of) drainage. There are well over 200 between Albany and Esperance with isolated than it should species of Australian native plants planted on occurrences north of Perth. . The Dryandra really is a prickly mongrel, the block. Mike is secretary of the Latrobe Description: A medium-sized, well- with those stiff, rigid and sharp spines that go Valley District Group of the Australian Plant branched shrub to 1.5 metres high, sometimes through even the toughest of fabrics with ease. Society, which holds meetings at the erect, sometimes spreading. Leaves are wedge- As you can see from the photo, the plant looks Horticultural Buildings of Central Gippsland shaped (hence the name), up to 70cm long and pretty good when posed to hide all the dead TAFE (behind Kernot Hall) at 7.30pm on the 30mm wide, tapering to the base, with deeply leaves that seem to gather along the lower second Thursday each month. toothed and prickly margins. branches. Our program includes presentations on The yellow flower heads are borne I don’t know if this is normal or a symptom various subjects related to Australian native terminally over the winter months, are about of the plant not being entirely happy with its lot plants, field trips and visits to native gardens. 40mm in diameter and are surrounded by short in life, but I’ll perservere with a bit of slow- Interested persons are welcome to attend silky bracts about 12mm long. The perianth release Osmocote for Natives, perhaps a re- meetings and join our activities. For more 20 Churchill & District News 17 February 2011 GEP - Grant Success Enables First Steps to Art and Culture Pathway A new pathway to better connect the Centre Plan,” said GEP Board member Gippsland Education Precinct (GEP) and and Latrobe City Chief Executive the Churchill community, and help Officer, Mr Paul Buckley. showcase the region’s rich history, is a Funding to enable the first steps of step closer to being commenced thanks community consultation and planning to a $7,500 grant from the Victorian for the Art and Culture Pathway was Government. made following a recent grant of $7,500 Linking the Churchill township to the from Victorian Government’s Gippsland Education Precinct, and Community Support Grants program. winding through the Monash University GEP Chair, and Pro Vice-Chancellor Gippsland campus, the of Monash University Gippsland, Churchill/Gippsland Education Precinct Professor Helen Bartlett, said the grant (GEP) Art and Culture Pathway will demonstrated the contribution that the feature sculpture, street art, photography GEP could make to the wider and other works to show the history of community, and looked forward to Indigenous and European settlement in working with local stakeholders to begin the area, and the development of planning the Art and Culture Pathway. Churchill itself. “The Art and Culture Pathway is an Leading to Monash University important part of linking the community Gippsland’s Switchback Gallery, the Art with the GEP, and ensuring people in and Culture Pathway will provide an Churchill can make the most of the opportunity for artists and art students to campus,” said Professor Bartlett. work with the local community and help “With the assistance of the State create a truly unique feature for Government, the support of the GEP Churchill. partners and Latrobe City Council, the “It is envisaged that the completed grant will allow us to formally proceed project will provide a walking pathway with the first stage of community which physically and symbolically links engagement.” the community and the university and Professor Bartlett said that she Art Consultant Richard Brecknock (far right) discusses plans for Churchill Art & will build on and complement the expected consultation with a wide range Culture Pathway with Prof Helen Bartlett, GEP Executive Director, Loretta Hambly, and existing pathway network and current of community organisations and Mike Answerth, Executive Officer GEP(standing) and planned developments in Churchill, stakeholders would begin in February. in accordance with the Churchill Town Boolarra Primary School 2011 Structure We will operate 4 small classes, two Grade Bowling Club. We will have furniture, carpet, air P/1/2s, a Grade 3 / 4 and a 5 / 6. All will have conditioning units, CDs, DVDs, bicycles and lots fewer than 20 students, allowing us to provide of books for sale. We are seeking donations of individual programs for students with special items to sell so please contact the school on needs and extra talents. Our Reading Recovery 51696471 if you can help us out. program will again operate to ensure our high Fence Murals student literacy levels are maintained. Ms Karen Matt and Melissa Pavey, the artists who helped Twomey will provide an Arts program whilst Ms us to develop the large murals on our Art room, Leanne Emond will conduct Personal will help us to create lots of smaller murals to go Development sessions to promote social skills, self along our front school fence. Each of our families assurance and resilience. Computers will be an will have the opportunity to work with Matt and essential learning tool in all classes. Melissa to design and develop a mural. The first Folk Festival mural will be created by the Hassett family who The Boolarra Folk Festival will be held on have 4 daughters who have attended our school; Saturday 5 March. Steve Shultz will again work the youngest Eden is in grade 6 this year. Their New Building Arrives! with our students to develop the drumming routine effort will hopefully be completed in time to be After a long wait, work finally We had been unable to see any examples that they will perform to kick off the musical displayed in our Art Show at the Boolarra Bowls commenced on our new building late last of our building (dubbed Rural Model B) as program. We will also have an Art Display all day Club at the Folk Festival. year, with trees felled and concrete ripped ours is only the third in the state to be in the Boolarra Bowls Club Rooms. Our Art Adult Computer Classes up. This was highly entertaining to our commenced (the other 2 are also currently teacher, Ms Karen Twomey, along with one of our We hope to obtain funding from the Boolarra students. Early in the new year, 8 big trucks being completed, in far flung places). We’re parents, who is a celebrated artist, Abbas Mehran, Community Development Group to continue our delivered our building in bits which were not sure when it will be completed but will help our students to develop portraits to adult internet access and computer classes at the lowered from the car-park by a massive anticipate that it will be during term 1. We display. Entrance is free so we hope lots of people school. Highly experienced and patient Computer crane onto the prepared concrete hope to relocate our Library, Computer Lab come along and admire our students’ artwork and teacher Pauline Garood will be available to foundations. Work is currently underway and grade 3/4 and 5/6 classes into our new perhaps leave comments and feedback in the book provide lots of support and encouragement. At the fitting out our building. It looks fabulous facilities, which will allow all our classes to we will have set up for this. The Bowls Club same time visitors can borrow books from our and is far more spacious than we anticipated operate in very large, spacious classrooms. provide delicious and cheap Devonshire teas to extensive community library. Everyone is and very modern with cream and green This is a very exciting time for us. Our also enjoy whilst you look at our Art Display! welcome. Classes will be on Tuesdays from 3:30 corrugated iron cladding that matches our parents fundraised $5,000 which we will use Early in the afternoon, we will have an auction pm until 5:30 pm (unless we are busy moving into existing building colours really well. There to add lots of extra goodies to our new to raise money to get solar heating for our school our new building!). Contact the school on are verandas on two sides, lots of windows learning space. pool. The auction will be in the front yard of the 51696471 for more information. and a great many ceiling fans. New Teachers

Adam with his 2011 teacher Ms Estcourt We are delighted to welcome Ms Tammy exciting. Both these teachers were able to Estcourt, who joins us from Liddiard Road spend time with us last year getting to know Primary School and will teach our 3/4s. Ms their students. They, like all our staff, spent Finley Smith is another new addition to our many hours over the holidays setting up their staff and is commencing her teaching career classrooms so they are stimulating and well Prep Quinn Surrounded by his new school friends with us taking a P/1/2 class, which is very organized learning centres. 17 February 2011 Churchill & District News 21 Hazelwood House Happenings Hello to everyone from Hazelwood House damper, “chuck another prawn on the barby,” there Hostel. 2011 is well underway. We hope that it were chops, snags, onion, potato and tomato, yum will be a happy year for all. We can only make pavlova, lamingtons, meat pies and salad. What a the best of everyday. Our thoughts are with our great day of food. The foyer of Hazelwood House fellow Australians in the flood areas in Hostel was set up with “memorabilia.” The full Queensland, and Victoria, the cyclone areas and cricket regalia - “there was a funny shaped object the fire areas in Western Australia. there - sort of looked like an oxygen mask - I Hazelwood House Residents are settling into wonder what that was for!!!” A display board was a routine of regular activities, after the busy set up. Remember a “choo-choo bar.” “The Sara celebrations of Christmas/New Year 2010. Quads at school in the Womens Weekly, 1955. Joan Greaves celebrated her birthday on the How about a “President refrigerator.” A 1955 15th January. Elsie Foster celebrated her birthday Holden FJ was parked at the entrance to on the 30th January. Hazelwood House for the day, with the ozzie flags One of our regular entertainers gave his last a flyin’. Residents were able to sit in the car and performance on 4th January - “Peter,” Lorraine “go down memory lane.” One couple said, “where and Sue. We thank them immensely for the are the keys? We are ready to go down the pub wonderful singing and guitar playing. Peter’s for a beer!” Residents, staff and visitors alike blindness has not prevented him from doing what enjoyed the day, thanks to all who contributed. he does well - entertain. He has moved to Sale, so Beth, activities co-ordinator, is on sick leave. we wish him well in his new life there. She has her arm in plaster, and is giving Harry Australia Day at Hazelwood House Hostel was “what for,” as she can’t do anything. We wish her a wonderful day. Our meals for the day were well, and will try to fill her shoes whilst she is “True Blue Ozzie.” We had cheese and chive away. COME BACK SOON BETH! Elsie Foster's birthday - 30th January 2011

Joan Greaves birthday- 5th January 2011 Australia Day

“Peter”, Lorraine and Sue 22 Churchill & District News 17 February 2011 A Wonderful Achievement Kim’s Martial Arts Acadamy Kurnai College, Also: By Michelle Foster whole family went to Little Athletics. I my son. It has enhanced our Churchill, Morwell The day I achieved my black belt, is to date, endured Little Aths for many years, loathing relationship. Tuesdays Traralgon one of the most significant and proudest days Saturday mornings and praying for rain and When I first started classes, I had no All Ages Newborough of my life. I have been going to Kim’s Martial cancellation because I was not naturally sporty intention (or belief really) that I could 5.30 - 7pm Mirboo North Arts in Churchill for nearly 5 years and feel like my sisters and even though there were a achieve a black belt. I just liked the Warragul very fortunate to be a student of Master Kim variety of events, there were none I were good fitness aspect. At the beginning I found who has been teaching Taekwondo and at. In fact all I gained was a scrapbook of ‘Keep the physical workouts hard, but I was Jung Yun Kim Hapkido in Latrobe Valley for over 20 years, Trying’ tickets. I was always conscious of the committed to a change in lifestyle and I Master Instructor and is the only Master in Australia with fact that I was the only one in my family that persevered. I also went through periods 7th Dan Tae Kwon Do International recognition and a champion in his never received a sporting trophy or recognition of feeling inadequate, too old, too Tel: 5174 1460 own right as a 7th Dan master of Taekwondo. for any achievement. uncoordinated and lacking balance. But www.kmaa.com.au He teaches the genuine, traditional form of Advancing to the year 2006, I took my I NEVER gave up and I would set Email: [email protected] Taekwondo along with self defence and youngest son Cory to a Taekwondo class. I sat myself small challenges at a time. Each sparring. through his first class amazed at the art of this small accomplishment kept me going. circulation has improved out of sight, flexibility My name is Michelle Foster, aged 52. I sport, a sport equally suited to old and young, After four years, I still feel a beginner and I has improved immensely and my coordination grew up in Moe in a family of six girls. My male and female. I felt the time was right to know I have a lot to learn. But I have gained and balance has also improved. parents gave each of us opportunities to extend undertake something for myself and I was so many benefits. My strength has developed; In achieving a black belt in Taekwondo, I ourselves, sporting and otherwise. I was too encouraged to see someone else around my age. increased muscle tone has helped me lose will finally have earned my longed for ‘trophy’ timid to play any contact ball sports but the And what a bonus to share this experience with weight and provided greater bone density. My which I will wear so proudly.

Michelle receives her Black Belt in Taekwondo from Master Kim MIchelle in action Churchill Monash Golf Club Results

18/12/2010 Monthly Medal 16/1/2011 Ladies Stableford Winners Stroke 9 Hole Competition Winner M. Dear (42) 47 pts; A. Grade T. Webb (10) 65 A. Grade M. Smith (11) 35 DTL E. D’Alterio (25) 42 pts c/b; B. Grade P. Williams (19) 1/2; B. Grade N. Hutchinson (22) NTP 3rd D. Scurlock , 12th D. 64; C. Grade B. Barnes (32) 68. 31 c/b; C. Grade T. Collins (26) Scurlock, 14th M. Dear. DTL N. Lugton 65; B. Baldock 67; 29. DTL H. Martin 31, J. Jeffrey 18/1/2010 Ladies Stableford M. Bren 69; F. Borgoen; M. 31 1/2, A. Casey 35, G. Blizzard 35 A. Grade M. McConville (26) Brereton 70; J. Jeffrey 70; B. Mathison Park 1/2, T. Sterrick 36, G. Hornsby 36 44 pts, B. Grade M. Dear (41) 49 Rowley 70; T. Gabbett 70 c/b. It has been wonderful to observe all use the park, show respect for the NTP 3rd M. Smith, 5th K. Van pts DTL A. Chapman (44) 47 pts, NTP 3rd M. Smith; 5th J. Hall; the birds and their young which have surroundings and the environment, Vliet Birdies T. Collins. Count A. Hibbert (40) 47 pts, C. Ellis (39) 12th T. O’Reilly; 14th N. Lugton. used the park as their nesting and together with the work of the volunteers. Putts T. Collins 11 Scratch H. 46 pts. NTP 5th M. Dear, 14th C. Birdies N. Lugton 14th, M. breeding site - olive backed orioles, A new swing set has been added to Martin 41 Ellis. Birdie M. Dear 3rd Brereton 12th. Count Putts T. kookaburras, willy wagtails, magpie the playground equipment. We would 19/12/2010 Stableford 22/1/2011 Men’s Pairs Webb 25 Scratch T. Webb 75. larks, eastern rosellas, bronze-winged like to acknowledge Latrobe City Men’s Event 30/1/2011 Mens Stableford pigeons, purple swamp hens, wood and Council and thank them for the Winner T. Webb (13) 43 pts, Winners M. Borisenko (17) & Winner B. Barnes (32) 44 pts black ducks - to name but a few. community grant which paid for its DTL J. Thornby (19) 38 pts. NTP A. VanDenHam (33) 74; Runner Ladies Stableford Winner It has also been good to see how purchase and installation. 3rd T. Webb, 5th T. Webb, 12th T. Up A. VanDenHam (33) & P. C. Barnes (36) 35 pts. DTL M. many people have enjoyed using the The next working bee will be held on Webb. Ladies Winner: M. Dear Rickwood (28) 73. DTL G. McConville (24) 34 pts. NTP 5th park and its facilities for walking, the third Saturday of February (19th) (45) 41 points. Spowat & K. Garlick 72, P.Ludlow R. Diaz, 12th K. Moroney, 14th C. fishing, cycling and picnicking. from 9:30am to lunchtime. 21/12/2010 Stableford & R. Welsh 71; N. Hutchinson & Barnes. Thank you to all those who come and Winner M. Dear (45) 37 points; A. Casey 69 c/b. NTP 3rd D. 1/2/2010 Monthly Medal DTL J. Beck (35) 36 pts NTP 5th Scurlock , 12th T. G. Abbett, 5th P. Ladies Medal M. Dear Williams, 14th B. Winner S. Turner (25) 64; DTL 15/1/2011 Stroke Captain Baldock. Birdies D. Scurlock 3rd. D. Judkins (41) 66; D. Scurlock and President Day 23/1/2011 Mens Stableford (14) 68 Scratch Winner D. A. Grade C. Armour (13) 68; Winner N. Hutchinson (20) 44 Scurlock (14) 82. NTP 3rd A. B. Grade E. Hayes -Hill (20) 60; pts, DTL L. Stein (14) 39 Chapman; 5th A. Hibbert, 14th D. C. Grade K. Garlick (33) 68 c/b. pts NTP 3rd W. Peter, 5th Judkins Count Putts D. Scurlock DTL A. Casey 61, H. Martin 68, R. L.Stein,14 L. Stein 28. Welsh 68, C. Waterman 69, P. Ladies Stableford 8/2/2011 Mary Mitchell Day Smart 69, W. Peter 69, G. Blizzard Winner M. McConville (25) Stableford 69. NTP 3rd C. Waterman, 5th P. 41pts, DTL C. Barnes 38 pts Winner Div 1 D. Thomas (30) Coad, 12th C. Armour, 14th L. c/b NTP 3rd M. McConville, 5th 43 pts Div 2 A. Hibbert (39) 43pts. Stein. Birdies C. Waterman 3rd, M. Dear Birdies M. McConville Mary Mitchell Salver D. Thomas A. Casey 3rd, W. Olsen 3rd, P. 25/1/2011 Ladies Par 43 pts c/b DTL D. Judkins (41) 41 Coad 3rd. Winner of Winner A. Chapman (44) pts, C. Ellis (39) 41 pts, E. Captain/President Day - President +9; DTL J. Beck +6; M. D’Alterio (23) 40 pts. NTP 3rd J. 16/1/2011 Mens Stableford McDonald +3 c/b; M. Dear +3 Blizzard, 5th (2 shot) M. Winner D. Steyn (29) 46 pts, c/b. NTP 5th A .Chapman, 12th J. McDonald, 12th J. Pilditch, 14th E. DTL F. Stallbom (10) 42 pts, J. Beck; 14th V. Rowley. Birdies D. D’Alterio, 14th (2 shot) A. Hibbert. Ambrosini (25) 41 pts NTP 3rd N. Thomas 3rd, J. Beck 12th. Erasmus. 29/0/2011 Monthly Medal 17 February2011 Churchill & District News 23 Lawn Bowls Coming to Churchill Valley Trophy Centre 60 George Street, Morwell *Engraving *Personalised Coffee Mugs *Name Badges *Giftware and Pewter *Glass Engraving *Large Trophy Display

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The Inaugural Churchill Bowls Club committee: Back row- W. Brown, G. Powell , D. Whelan, Front row V. Hargreaves, N. Myers, H. Speake, H. Kennedy

Churchill Bowls Club The program strives to overcome these barriers by Our History and objectives giving people the opportunity to join a club and make The Churchill Bowls Club was officially formed in them feel welcome and wanted, by experiencing the May 2007 with the objective of establishing a Lawn social and sporting interaction pertaining to good club Bowls facility in Churchill for the recreational and culture. This has a twofold affect, firstly, by being social wellbeing of all Churchill and District involved in a social and sporting activity and secondly community members. by contributing to the overall well being of the In consultation with Churchill and District residents community. in April 2007, there was a consensus that after 43 years Other areas the club is involved in includes with no bowls club facilities in Churchill and Hazelwood House, where the club has an indoor bowls significant changes in the demographics of the area, program for the residents of the facility who enjoy a there was a definite need for a lawn bowls facility to morning out once a month playing indoor bowls and How a bowls green will look - Churchill Hockey ground with a be established in the town. Vision Australia where we recently conducted indoor lawn bowls green superimposed over it. This was highlighted by the fact, that Churchill is bowls activities for the visually impaired under the the fourth major town in the Latrobe Valley, with a auspices of Vision Australia, at a sports expo held in permanent population nearing 5,000 people. A facility Newborough. of this type would foster relationships between diverse The club is also in the process of setting up a community demographics, including the Monash program for bowls in schools and will be speaking to University community. There are very few towns the local school administrators early in the New Year, with size of Churchill in the state of Victoria that doesn’t the emphasis is on a positive outcome. have a lawn bowls facility to service their community. Club Social Activities WE BELIEVE THE TIME IS LONG OVER DUE The Club conducts 2 Trivia nights each year, one in FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LAWN BOWLS April and one in October at the Top Pub in Morwell, FACILITY IN CHURCHILL. these have proven to be a very popular nights with a At the present time we are awaiting the outcome of lot of interest shown by the general public. A n y Latrobe Cities’ Gaskin Park Review one interested in attending one of our trivia nights. which will decide if the Churchill Bowls Club will be Future Club Activities granted the redundant hockey ground site at Gaskin The club will be conducting an open come and try Park, as the location for our proposed lawn bowls day on Sunday the 20th of February 2011 from 10 green. Latrobe City will announce its decision in the o’clock till 2.o’clock at the Gaskin Park Hall Churchill. next month or so. We will be conducting indoor bowls activities, with the Bowling Activities purpose of recruiting any new or past players who are In the transition period (2007 to date) while waiting interested in playing indoor bowls. Coaching will be for our lawn bowls green to be established, the bowls available and all sections of the community are club has been involved with indoor bowls, which is welcome to attend. conducted every Thursday night at 7.30pm at the We will also be holding information sessions on the Thursday night carpet bowlers enjoying the evening’s activities Gaskin Park Hall. future of the Churchill Bowls Club and at what stage This has turned out to be a very popular activity as we are now at, in regards to a lawn bowls facility in the emphasis is on having a fun night out, where Churchill. winning isn’t everything. Any one interested in playing We are hopeful that the club will be successful with just turn up on the night, or contact the club on the the review currently under discussion by Latrobe City following phone numbers 51 221 252, 51 221 304, or Council, re- a lawn bowls facility for Churchill. If 51 221 860. successful with the review it is envisaged that we Ladies Pennant would be applying for a grant this year to start The club entered a ladies indoor pennant team in construction of the bowls green as soon as practicable. 2010 and acquitted themselves well for their first year The club would be looking at the Gaskin Park Hall as of competition. The Ladies are eagerly looking our clubrooms. forward to the 2011 season. The Churchill Bowls Club is committed to The men not to be out done entered a 4 man team involving all sections of the local and district in the Winter Lawn Bowls Competition at the community in the many and varied club activities Traralgon Bowls Club, where they put up a credible which will be undertaken by the club. We will be performance considering the standard of competition actively encouraging local and district participation they were up against. The winter competition is held from the community, in our lawn bowls club. at the Traralgon Bowls Club each year between May Thanks and June, giving our club some invaluable exposure The club would like to thank all those people who among other Latrobe Valley bowls clubs. contributed to our Christmas hamper raffle in Our Club Policies December 2010. Winners were 1st prize M. Stait and The Churchill Bowls Club is totally committed to 2nd prize K. Hamilton. making the club available to all members of the The club has been successful in receiving another community and recently became the first bowls club grant in 2010 from Latrobe City and thanks Mayor in the Latrobe Valley to be involved in the Gippsports D. White and Latrobe City for their generosity, Churchill Bowls Club members receiving the Gippsport Welcoming Inclusive Club program. The program guidance and assistance over the past five years. Welcoming Inclusive Club Plaque. Back Row – Mayor, Darrell endeavors to make clubs aware of the barriers that White, M. Willaton, H. Kennedy, J Medow. Front row: Gippsport Pprogram Co-ordinator Chris Stanlake, B. Brown and H. Speake prevent people from being involved in sporting clubs. 24 Churchill & District News 17 February 2011 Tennis Hot Shots

Tennis Hot Shots: Back row (L to R): Ethan Wilson(Trafalgar TC), Bailey As part of Tennis Australia’s MLC Tennis gathering and the kids were excited as they Walton(Pax Hill TC), Sally Kirstine Hot Shots program eight young players from G rallied balls back and forth. Front row (L to R): Owen Zimora (Newborough TC), Blake Zimora & S Tennis Academy had the opportunity to hit Following their on-court performance, each (Newborough TC), Chloe Answerth (Churchill TC), Stella Bodycomb up on Show Court 3 at the Australian Open. child and their parent were given free ground Churchill TC), Abbey Rhimes (Pax Hill TC), Connor Kennedy (Pax Hill TC) It was Tuesday January 18th, just prior to the passes to spend the day watching the Sophie Ferguson first round match, the kids ran professionals play. A great day was had by all. Aimed at children aged between 5 and 12 If you are interested in joining Hot Shots, through the tunnel and onto the court. The MLC Tennis Hot Shots program is a fun years of age, modifications are made to the contact Glen Kirstine (0408762679) or Sally The music was pumping, the crowd was way for kids to learn how to play tennis. balls, courts, nets etc to help young children Kirstine (0403282630). learn the game. CHURCHILL & DISTRICT JUNIOR INDOOR NETBALL ASSOCIATION invites all interested players, coaches and parents to attend a Pre-Season Planning Meeting to be held on Wednesday 23rd of February at 7pm Latrobe Leisure Centre, Northways Rd, Churchill Any enquires please call or email Kay Hill (Secretary) on 0419 118 510 Email – [email protected]