Issue Number 71 ~ 16 April 2009 CHURCHILL & DISTRICT NEWS

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The Camp Quality EsCarpade 2009 and recreational programs through fund campaign has started. The EsCarpade is raising and sponsorship of our local busi- Save Our Park Group a motoring adventure which the Lions nesses. Club of Churchill has participated in for Major sponsor PowerWorks are great the past 16 years to raise funds to help supporters of the club and are very gener- Link Road Abandoned Kids living with Cancer to and to bring ous in their support for Camp Quality. we hope and happiness to children, their The Lions would like thank them for all In a unanimous vote at the should be preserved at any cost,'' Mr the land rezoned as a public park families and communities in ongoing the support they have given. Look out for Latrobe City Council's meeting on Bunn said. and recreation zone and are hoping quality educational, financial, hospital the EsCarpade car CAMQ. 6th April, the 2007 Churchill Town Cr Darrell white acknowledged for strong community support in Centre Plan's East West Link Road the significant amount of work that this. New College Principal for Kurnai proposal was abandoned. Members had been undertaken by the council For the area to play a future role of the "Save Our Park" group com- in the consultation process which he in Churchill's open space it will piled a petition of over 300 signa- believed examined all aspects of the require a future vision and a plan for tures opposing the link road and 65 plan. the area. It will need a clearly submissions were received by coun- 'Save Our Park' group members defined role and a plan to achieve cil in opposition to the plan. Group now anticipate that they will evolve that role, they said members Ron Bunn and Bruce into 'Plan Our Park' group, with the The group will hold a public Stephenson said it was against the aim of co-ordinating a push to meeting will be held in the near road as it would provide little bene- develop a central park and gardens future to establish community fit to the community on the Walker Parade Site that involvement and support and estab- ``Open space in the centre of Churchill can be proud of. lish a clear function for the park. town is a precious commodity and it The group are looking to have

Terry Harrington has been appointed ence in education. He grew up in as College Principal. Terry has spent the Bendigo, and began his teaching career last three years as Principal of Yarram in Gippsland. He has taught at Foster, Secondary College. He sees this had time at Moe Regional Office, appointment as an opportunity to devel- Leongatha Adult Education Centre, op his experiences further and to learn Wonthaggi and Yarram Secondary more about management of schools. Colleges. Terry has had forty years of experi- Continued on Page 24

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Suite 14 (Upstairs) Hazelwood Village Shopping Centre Churchill 3842 Phone: (03) 51 222 033 Fax: (03) 51 222 773 [email protected] 2 Churchill & District News 16 April 2009 RUSSELL NORTHE MLA Churchill & District News Putting Locals First For assistance with State The Churchill News Team is very pleased to be able prizes so pick up the pen! to announce that the Churchill Festival will go ahead On the sporting front our thanks go to team mem- Government matters next year. Is future was in doubt due to the enormous bers Carol Scott and Bea Stallbom for organising the amount of work involved but a big thanks goes to Tennis Round Robin held recently. The event was a Ph 5133 9088 or visit Tracey Burr for putting her hand up! great success. 66 George Street I would like to congratulate the team at the Boolarra For those interested in fishing, Lake Hyland is the Morwell Link on their new look first edition. We know only venue for a Free Family Fishing Festival to be held on too well how much work is involved in producing a May 2nd. More details are on page 28. Judging by the paper of such quality but we also know how much it is last event of this kind it should be a great day with appreciated by the local community. loads of activities. Member for Morwell The annual writing competition started this month Finally I would like to personally congratulate the Rec 18380 with a couple of new categories. We have added Ghost ‘Save Our Park’ Group on their success - I wish them Stories and Bushfire Stories and are hoping for some well in the future and look forward to following the PLAYDONPty Ltd interesting reading. As always there will be some great development of Walker Parade. ED. ELECTRICAL SERVICES

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As in previous years you would like to offer any help Community Festival will be held on Festival 2010 will be a free, non- please contact Tracey Burr on Saturday 20th March at Gaskin commercial event. 51223507 or 0422823179 or email Park, Manning Drive, Churchill If your group would like to be her at [email protected] between 10.00am to 3.00pm. involved, either putting up a display, Snappy the croc - star of the 2008 Churchill Festival 16 April 2009 Churchill & District News 3 Churchill Fire Brigade Churchill Monday - Friday Rehabilitation Work Amcal 8.30am - 6.00pm The Churchill Brigade can hap- Pharmacy Saturday pily report that no member sustained 9.00am - 2.00pm any injury during the recent Black Telephone: 5122 1390 Saturday fires. When writing this report, the brigade was still receiv- ing many call outs to extinguish Dr. LeWinns’s smouldering logs and stumps. The fires are now officially recorded as Beauty isn’t Black and White "Out". During a fire of this magnitude, Dr. Le Winn recognises every damage is often done to people's woman is as beautiful as she is paddocks and fences when fire unique. appliance access tracks and fire- So rather than treat all woman breaks are put in. Tracks are also cut around the edge of the fire through the same, Dr. LeWinn’s has plantation and forest areas. Essential developed a range of products, water supplies are also often utilised which not only caters to when properties are under threat. In individual skin-types but the to the Churchill brigade. Donations into their production. Thank you a first for CFA, work is being under- range is colour coded to help have been made in recognition of kids and teachers for your kind taken to rehabilitate private property the fantastic work carried out by the thoughts. you easily identify your suitable where fences have been damaged by brigade in the terrible fires which Smoke Detectors products.The products within the fire brigade or the earth moving have ravished this region. The dona- We have changed our clocks each range provide maximum equipment putting in containment tions total over $7,000. This back at the end of Daylight Saving benefit with minimum fuss. lines. includes a small boy who walked in Time. It is time to check your smoke Fire breaks will be graded back Come instore for a free consultation with one of our off the street and gave $3.70 which detector, change the battery, give it a to their initial state, and other work qualified beauty consultants. was all of his money. vacuum and test it to make sure it is will be undertaken to ensure that The brigade wants to say a public working correctly. erosion effects will be minimised "Thank You" to those who have If you are a senior member of our throughout the plantations and for- donated. The money will be put to community in Churchill and would est. Essential water supplies used good use, purchasing useful and like your smoke detector checked will also be replenished. This work much needed equipment for future and a new battery installed free of has commenced, and will be com- use. charge, please contact Ruth on pleted in consultation with landown- The brigade also received some 51221961. In the near future a ers over the next few months. lovely letters and cards from some timetable will be arranged for this to Thank You of the school children. Much time be done. At a recent meeting, brigade was taken by all the members to REMEMBER WORKING members were made aware of all the have a good look at the cards and SMOKE DETECTORS SAVE Bulk Billing wonderful and generous donations they really appreciated the time put LIVES! *Family Medicine *Industrial Medicals which had been made by the public *Women's Health *Visiting Paediatrician *Counselling *Visiting Physiotherapist Boolarra's *Minor Surgical Procedures *Visiting Surgeon New Link *Pathology Service *Visiting Psychologists *Travel & Health Immunisations On Monday 6th April, Boolarra residents had their first sight of the new-look Boolarra Link. A Consulting Hours bumper edition because of a large amount of bushfire news and information, this edition fea- Monday to Friday 8am - 5.30pm tured a full colour aerial photo of the fire dam- Saturday 8am - 1.30pm age around the Boolarra township on the front 24 hour on call service cover, and colour photos from the recent Boolarra Folk Festival on the back. Tel: 5122 2555 Internal changes include the beginnings of feature pages for gardens and the local 9a Georgina Place, Churchill, 3842 churches, and a re-arrangement of articles, with sport-related stories moving to their “Caring Family Medicine” own section at the back of the paper. It is planned that future editions will continue with all-year-round UV protection. with colour on the cover, and will introduce SUNGLASSES new regular features such as a page for cre- ative writing, as well as some more sur- prises. OFF Managed by a volunteer committee, 20%20% OFF "The Link", as it is affectionately known by all in the town, has been part of the Bolle, Christian Dior, Boolarra community for many years, Trussardi, Puma providing quarterly updates on all the local news. Extensive range of Quality At the end of last year, the committee Professionally fitted Sunglasses members, who had worked tirelessly for some years, all felt that they needed to step down. So a call went out for Early General News Display and Classified advertising, as a writer in televi- George Street, Morwell new people who might be interested in taking over the Phone 5134 2555 management and production of the Link. Unfortunately, sion, a freelance writer for many years, and is also an the whole process of recruiting a new committee was experienced web site designer. Val Henderson (Features) interrupted by the bushfires and their aftermath. As a worked as a legal secretary for most of her life, and then result, the new committee was only formed on 11th made a change to working as an Integration Teachers' Old Time Family Dance March, and hit the ground running to have the first edi- Aid in the early 90's. Rose La Vie (Features) is a prolif- Hazelwood North Hall ic writer- poetically, academically and musically, with tion for 2009 published before Easter. Church Road, Hazelwood North The new committee brings with them a wealth of five published collections of poetry and several in experience, including professional experience in the progress. Friday 24 April newspaper industry. Adrian Giannini (Editor) is, among As part of the new look, the committee has also set Dancing from Admission: $5.00 other things, a graphic artist with experience in the areas up a web site, www.boolarralink.com.au where the paper 8.00 pm to 11.30 pm Door Prize & Novelties can be downloaded and which will carry information of design and layout, as well as web-site design. Lynn Music: Harmony Plus Please bring a plate Fowler (Advertising) has worked in newspapers in both about the Link and breaking news between editions. For more details please ring Zelma Mildenhall 5166 1264 4 Churchill & District News 16 April 2009 Community Bushfire Recovery Cr Darrell White April at which Tony Ferguson was elected to facilitated by experienced Facilitator, Viv sions being received, resolved at last Monday's Chair the Hazelwood/Jeeralang Community McWaters. Council Meeting to adopt the proposed "draft" Recovery Committee. A further meeting of the Group has now been Fees and Charges 2009/2010. Another "Information Session" focussing on planned for 3rd May next, at 2.00pm, at the During this month Councillors and the Insurance and Legal issues associated with the Boolarra Football Netball Club Social Rooms. Council administration will be undertaking a bushfires has been planned for Sunday 19th April For further information, residents can contact series of "workshop" meetings to consider the next, at 4.00pm, at the Churchill and District John Harris, Yinnar (Tel. 0431 972 672) or Colin essential elements to include in the Council's Community Hub. Speakers with expertise in Brick, Boolarra (Tel. 5163 1212). Further infor- Plan for the year 2009/2010. In addition, the each of these matters will be in attendance. All of mation can also be obtained from Latrobe City Council has commenced the process of identify- our community who have been affected by the Council (Steve Tong), Tel. 0407 862 870 or 1300 ing and determining the "key drivers" that will bushfires are encouraged to attend to take advan- 367 700. inform the preparation of a proposed Council tage of this opportunity. Budget for 2009/2010. Council's clear focus will "Southern Towns" Outdoor be the on-going service delivery imperatives for The Hazelwood/Jeeralang Community Recreation Plan Recovery Committee will be holding their next our community, together with the creation of a Committee Meeting earlier on the day at 3.00pm Part of Latrobe City Council's Recreation schedule of proposed capital works for the year Community Bushfire Recovery - at the same venue. Plan for the municipality, which was adopted in ahead in the context of the current financial cli- Hazelwood/Jeeralang 2006, recommended that local Recreation Plans mate. For further information, residents can contact needed to be prepared for all of the townships Proposed "East West" Road Link The development of a "Community Recovery Tony Ferguson, (Tel. 5122 1306 or Mob. 0408 within Latrobe City. As a consequence, in order (Monash Way to Mcdonald Way) Action Plan" to facilitate the recovery process for 562 914). Information is also obtainable by vis- to progress this matter, the "Southern Towns" everyone affected by the recent devastating bush- iting the Latrobe City Council website at were identified as a group. The group consists of Council at its meeting on 6th April last con- fires within the districts of Hazelwood and www.latrobe.vic.gov.au and follow the tabs to all of the townships and localities that are situat- sidered a very comprehensive Report regarding Jeeralang areas has been instigated. "Bushfire Information". Further information can ed south of the Princes Highway in Latrobe City. the proposal of an "East West Link" road. The As a result, a "Community Gathering & also be obtained from Latrobe City Council exhibition and community engagement methods Following on from the extensive community Information Session" for affected families was (Steve Tong), Tel. 0407 862 870 or 1300 367 regarding the proposed "East West Link" in the consultation that occurred in relation to this mat- held on Sunday 29th March last at the 700. Churchill Town Centre plan have been compre- ter, the final draft of the Consultant's Report was Hazelwood South property of Tony & Bernie Community Bushfire Recovery - hensive. 65 submissions were received opposing considered by Council at its meeting on Monday Ferguson. Thanks Tony and Bernie. As a follow- Yinnar/Boolarra this proposal. 6th April last. Council resolved to receive the on from this event a Community Recovery Report and that it be released for community As a result, following consideration of the Workshop was held at the Churchill Town Hall A "Community Workshop" was held last comment in accordance with Council's Report's contents and the community input on Friday 3rd April last, with independent Wednesday 8th April at the Boolarra Football Community Engagement Policy and Strategy, received, Council resolved to remove the pro- Facilitator, Gillian Jones, leading the process. Netball Club Social Rooms at the Boolarra which requires that, at least, a 4 weeks period posed "west link road" from the concept design 3 Memorial Park Reserve for the purpose of The aim of this Workshop was to develop a for Section 1 (the Western Residential Precinct) enabling residents, both those directly and indi- must be provided in which the community can "Community Recovery Action Plan" and to con- of the 2007 Churchill Town Centre Plan and ref- rectly impacted by the bushfires from Boolarra provide feedback on the contents of the Report. sider the formation of a Community Recovery erence to the west link road in the Churchill and Yinnar districts, to have their say on the Council Plan & Council Budget Committee to oversee the achievement of the Structure Plan. issues to be addressed and how the bushfires 2009/2010 agreed "Action Plan" strategies. recovery response should be approached. This A further meeting was held last Thursday 9th Workshop attracted a good attendance and was Council, as a result of no community submis- Supporting Community Groups By Margaret Guthrie, President lishment of a "Men's Shed" in Churchill. The Steering Committee At our March meeting, CDCA also discussed how we might guiding this project has identified funding for facility upgrade and liaise with, and provide support for, the Churchill Lions Club CDCA has a role as an advocacy body for the residents of infrastructure, such as extraction fans, extra power points and Australia Day celebrations. Council representative, Karen Tsibelis, Churchill and surrounding district. We are frequently approached such-like. The space in the lower floor of the Churchill town hall raised some further project activity ideas at Glendonald Park for by local community groups for support and assistance in project (now known as the 'wet/dry workshop area'), which is proposed as discussion. Another Council officer, Ian Gibson, provided an development and funding applications. the site for this activity, is in need of further fit-out prior to being update on progress of the Churchill Town Centre plan, the status of Last month we were approached by ARC Yinnar regarding an equipped with tools and machinery. the 'East-West Road Link' proposal and the likely establishment of arts event they will be conducting later in the year to coincide with We've also been approached to provide support for Churchill a Planning Panel to consider submissions regarding Council's the Melbourne Fringe Festival 'Circuit 15' project. The ARC proj- United Soccer Club's desire to have their grounds upgraded. The 'Amendment C62' - i.e. changes to the Latrobe Planning Scheme. ect combines art, sculpture and drama around a theme of building soccer club is hoping that, under Latrobe City's Southern Towns Committee members also discussed the purchase of large (pole- and reconstruction. The proposal includes community workshops Recreation Strategy, Council will assist the club to upgrade their mounted) Christmas decorations for the town centre. We'd like to to engage interested local residents prior to the performance event, training and playing fields, particularly if the grounds currently thank Monash University for donating a shipping container for our which will be video linked to other events included in the 'Circuit accessed by the club at Monash are developed into a regional storage needs and thanks also to Latrobe City Council for provid- 15' project. hockey facility. ing us with access to their Churchill depot, in which we have been CDCA was able to provide a letter of support for ARC's fund- CDCA is also continuing to monitor progress on, and lobby for, able to locate the container. ing application to the Regional Arts Fund and is helping collect the development of a suitable facility for the Churchill Lawn CDCA meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7pm. All 2litre plastic milk cartons for the 'sculpture' which is to be created Bowls Association. Many Churchill residents play lawn bowls and local residents are very welcome to attend our meetings and hear during this event. For further information on this project and other currently must travel outside our town to participate in this sport. the latest on Churchill projects and issues. Our next meeting will ARC activities and exhibitions, phone 5163 1310. ARC is open It is obvious from the level of involvement in the Association's be held at 7pm on Wednesday 22nd at the Churchill Hub. from 12 - 4pm each weekday and 11am to 3pm on Saturdays. monthly indoor carpet bowls night at Gaskin Park stadium that Contact CDCA at PO Box 191, Churchill or by phoning the Similarly, CDCA has been requested this month to provide local residents would support and utilise an outdoor lawn bowls Secretary, Rob Whelan on 0427223602 or via email: robwhe- another letter of support for a funding application for the estab- facility in Churchill. [email protected]

Working Bee At the recent working bee, a fallen new path. tree was winched into Lake Hyland. Then it was all hands and tractor on Thanks go to Mark Lee for the provision deck to do a clean up in the top plantation of his 4WD vehicle which helped Tom where many branches and a couple of with his tractor complete the job. trees that had fallen in the recent windy Max did some needed repairs to the weather, were collected. 16 April 2009 Churchill & District News 5 Churchill Library in the Hub B R Did You Know? ● Photocopying, check where each one is happening, The Churchill Library is now Do they provide for vision consult the advertisement in the o i located in the Hub in Philip Parade. impaired people? Latrobe Valley Express. It is easily seen as you walk in the Yes there are talking books and Story time for preschoolers is d n front door, to the left. large print books available. held each Wednesday from 11am- g When Can You Access the Can I make my normal council 11:30am during the school term. y FREE GIFT Library? payments at the library? Does the library have a reserva- s The opening hours are 11am- Yes all normal payments such as tion service if I want a book which is 6pm Monday-Friday. dog and cat registration. Council out, or at another library in the Come in Store What services do they offer? rates can also be paid there. council area? J See our NEW range of Jewellery There is a range of services as Do I have to pay for any of the Yes they do. Members are able & follows: services offered? to access resources from a range of e Opening Offer ● Books for all ages with a spe- No the services are free, and the Victorian Public Libraries, not just cific section for teens and juniors. library is open to the public. To within our municipality. Buy 3 pieces receive a ● A variety of Magazines belong to the Library service, just I'm interested in family history. w E ● FREE Gift. DVDs and CDs take out a free membership to Does the library have family history a ● Reference books receive your borrowing card. resources? e ● Newspapers available daily Does the Library hold any spe- Yes it does. Kats Hair r ● Public Internet access cial programs? If you want to know anything l ● Language Course tapes (book- During school holidays there is a more about the Churchill Library 51 22 33 11 r ing is required) holiday program run over all the facilities please ring 1300 367 700. l ● Word Processing Latrobe City Council Libraries. To i e n r g y s

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GARDS Day on Tuesday April 28th in the Duncan will be in attendance Support also conducts meetings Centenary Rose Garden, (maybe with extras) and where guest presenters are invited to Commercial Road, Morwell at singer/musician Paddy O'Dowd will provide information about regional 11.00am. inspire and delight those attending. support services and other areas of There will be a free BBQ with GARDS is a non-profit, non- interest and assistance. the compliments of Gippsland government, voluntary organisation The meetings also provide a Trades and Labour Council. All in dedicated to supporting the victims gathering place for experiences. the community are welcome to of asbestos and their families. GARDS Support is open to anyone attend to honour and celebrate the GARDS also works to raise the level exposed to asbestos or suffering lives of those suffering or who have of asbestos awareness in the com- from asbestos disease. lost their life to a work related acci- munity, industry and at all levels of GARDS can be contacted by dent or illness. government. telephoning 03 5127 774 or by email 71A, George Street, Morwell 3840 Invited speakers include, Chris GARDS Support at [email protected] (Opp. Bendigo Bank) Ireland, NSW photographer, John GARDS provides support and New computers from $845 with LCD Screen, Used PCs from $100, Used Laptops $390, 17inch LCD monitor $245, 19inch LCD $290, Pioneer DVD Burner $55, High Definition TV & Capture Card $95, Wireless Keyboard, Optical Mice & Charger Pack $53, 512MB Geforce 8500GT $109, 256MG Geforce 8400GS $89, 7100GS 512 shared $109. Upgrade Kit: Latest Core2 Duo Main Board, CPU & 1GB DDR2 Memory $250. 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Tel: 5122 2226 Sunday: 10.00am Studies. It has been a lovely way to get to experienced amazing things such as the Tel: 5122 1480 Rev. Hugh Brown Ladies Meeting: Tuesday 10.00am know our fellow Christians and to share "Walk Against Poverty" and a garden Glenda and Ian Combridge Saturday: Mass: 6.00pm our thoughts on the Bible readings and party at Buckingham Palace. Tel: 5166 1819 Sunday: Mass: 9.00am reflections contained in the study materi- A small gift from the Co-Operating Sunday Service: 9.30am. 1st and 3rd: al. Our thanks go to the Lumen Christi Churches in Churchill was presented to Choruses: 9.20am Yinnar: Mass: 10.30 am folks who have so warmly welcomed us Joy. 2nd and 4th Sundays: into their midst. Boolarra: Mass: 10.30am The Ladies Fellowship has had a very busy month with organising the Anglican Women of Australia SERVICE OF SOLIDARITY (AWA) Deanery Rally and the World BY Fr Hugh Brown and power of God. Day of Prayer service. "My soul is shut out from peace; I have forgotten He challenged anyone who would listen to know that The AWA Rally was on Tuesday happiness. And now I say, 'my strength is gone, that hope gentleness and peace-making are the hallmarks of a peo- 3rd March 2009, at 7.00 pm, hosted which came from the lord" ple who trust in God and which make them God's daugh- by Churchill, with 24 in attendance. With these words, Jeremiah the prophet spoke of a ters and sons. The low attendance figure was due people in pain. He affirmed for those who fight for justice that their possibly to the extreme high bushfire His words were the cry of a people whose world had thirst will not be in vain. alert for that day. been devastated by destruction, a world where lives were And he spoke to those who grieved and mourned and The Rev Dr Bob Brown led the lost, homes destroyed and people displaced. assured them that even in that space which seems so service which was taken from the Their devastation was caused, not by nature, but by empty there is the possibility of comfort and peace. Anglican Church of Australia "A an empire. What Jesus did not say was that it would be easy. Prayer Book for Australia". Jeremiah, if indeed he is the inspiration behind the What Jesus did not do was to tell us that that we President of the Ladies book of Lamentations, spoke on behalf of his people. wouldn't experience broken-hearts and disrupted lives. Fellowship, Betty Reid, welcomed His words were the words of a people numbed by a What Jesus did not promise was to give us a cheap everyone and thanked them for grief that comes from something they didn't understand. remedy that pretends to make us better. attending, especially Bob and Sylvia His words came from a people full of anger and hurt In fact, what he did do was far more truthful and hon- (our pianist). because the world they knew was no longer. est; he taught us how to live, by walking the same path Chairperson Jane McQueen com- His words also came from a people whose emotions with us. mented on the appropriateness of the World Day of Prayer - were overloaded by anxiety, a shared pain and the sheer For those of us who believe, even though our faith service, the readings and prayers, which Friday 6th March 2009, 7.30pm exhaustion of facing a calamity together. can be sorely tested, Jesus said by his words, his deeds are so relevant at this difficult period The service this year was prepared by Jeremiah was speaking on behalf of a people in exile. and his life, that I will take you by the hand and walk Victoria is experiencing with the devas- the World Day of Prayer Committee of We too have experienced something of an exile. beside you. tating bushfires. Jane introduced the Papua New Guinea with the theme "In We have experienced a profound grief that comes For us who believe, he also showed us the real face AWA Gippsland Diocese executive who Christ We Are Many Members, Yet One because our lives have been turned upside down and of God. each gave a report on the activities for the Body". Our guest speaker was Joan Cox inside out by a force that is devastating and greater than God's face is as varied and as craggy and as warm coming year. who was visiting from England. ourselves. and as strong as the faces of the countless people who Special Project for 2009 Papua New Guinea's 600 islands Many of us now live lives in dread of the well-mean- have stood beside us during our exile. The Anglican Board of Mission - cover 474,000 square kms, the main ing but heart-breaking question: "How are you?" God's face is the face of men and women covered in Australia Limited National Auxiliary island being shared with Indonesian West What was once for us a garden, not of paradise, but ash and sweat who helped save both our lives and so Project is "Literacy in Vanuatu - a Second Papua. In the Highlands, 1,000 metres the garden of Gippsland and the valley, has now become often our homes. Chance". This project will raise money to above sea level and a quarter of the coun- a garden of Gethsemane. God's face is the tenderness of someone who puts train literacy teachers in Vanuatu. try, the climate is cool and wet. In the Like our lives, that garden has been scorched, and their arms around us and cries with us. Guest speaker coastal areas, it is hot and dry, though indeed we have been tested by fire. God's face is face of the person who helps us wade The guest speaker for the evening was often very humid. But no prophet worth his salt will leave us without a through the nightmare of shifting through the debris of Joy Freier from Melbourne. Joy is the New Guinea Islands Region, includ- future and without hope. what has been lost. wife of the Most Rev Dr Phillip Freier, ing New Britain, New Ireland and Neither did Jeremiah. God's face is the face of a nation who united as one Archbishop of Melbourne. Bougainville, is volcanically active. Despite the pain he could say to his people: "this is to remind us of the superb generosity and heartfelt feel- Joy gave an informative and entertain- 85% of Papua New Guineans are sub- what I shall tell my heart, and so recover hope: the ings of people who could only look from a distance. ing account of her experience at the 2008 sistence farmers. The drift from rural favours of the Lord are not all past, his kindnesses are God's face is also in the new grass that springs up Lambeth Conference held at Canterbury areas is creating urban squatter settle- not exhausted; every morning they are renewed .... For after the welcome rain and the eucalyptus that will soon Cathedral and the University of Kent in ments. Most squatters are unemployed; the Lord is good to those who trust him". spring forth new shoots in even the most desolate of England. The conference is held every 10 many resorting to crime. Another prophet, indeed the greatest of them, Jesus, landscapes. years and is in two parts - the Members of the Lumen Christi Parish whom we call Christ, also spoke of the pain and suffer- For those Archbishops Conference and the Spouses joined us and took part in the service. ing of a people in exile. of us who believe, there is always hope despite its Conference. 26 people attended and the evening When he stood on the mountain and addressed his being bruised and battered and exhausted. Joy outlined the logistics of holding concluded with supper. people, he invited "anyone who has ears" to perceive You see, we believe in new life, we believe in resur- such a huge event which goes for three An Afternoon Coffee gathering was reality in a new way. rection, we also believe that God has the final say and weeks. As a spouse Joy was involved in held on Monday 30th March. He spoke of those whose spirit was poor and crushed his final word to each of us: I am with you always even and invited them to know a new reality - the presence as you walk through the valley of darkness. Ecumenical Memorial Service for the Bushfires This Month’s Saturday By Ruth Place A representative from each area affect- of the service. Rosemary for remembrance hope. It brought many tears to many eyes. Breakfast is on "Remembering, Honouring and ed by the fires brought forward an urn of was given to everyone on entering the Let us hope they were tears of healing. page 18 Giving Thanks" fire ashes collected from their area to the Auditorium. We were requested to rub it In the late afternoon of Sunday 15th front of the Auditorium to a cross. This and smell the savour its aroma. March, a special memorial service was was a very poignant part of the service. Organisations and groups who played a held at the Auditorium at Monash The Lavalla Catholic College Choir significant part in the recovery effort, like University to remember, honour and give sang beautifully the Taize Community "O the Red Cross, Salvation Army and thanks after the bushfires which have so Lord Hear My Prayer", as participants Lifeline to name a few, were asked to take harshly impacted upon our community. remembered those who had lost loved their piece to a bowl at the front. Others A lone piper escorted the guests of ones, homes, property, livelihood, and who wished to followed. The choir sang honour into the Auditorium. Elder, Aunty livestock, those who seek shelter and beautifully once again through this. Sarah Morgan, of the Gunai-Kurnai nation food, those recovering from terrible burns, The very haunting hymn "Amazing welcomed all to her ancestral country. those who have lost everything, those Grace" followed. MC, Ian Needham, the MC introduced whose lives are shattered. A slide show of photos from the fires the service organised by the churches of Father Hugh Brown spoke. His homily was shown, with the last ones showing the the Latrobe Valley and Latrobe City is above to the right. new shoots on the burnt eucalypts, trees Council. Mary Minchin sang "You Raise Me blooming and the hope that we have of The service included responsive and Up". The Hon. Gavin Jennings MLC recovery and a future. The black curtains intercessory prayers, hymns, poems and spoke showing his concern for the com- behind the screen were opened and the Bible readings. munity and reflecting on the special worth lovely green trees outside summed up our 16 April 2009 Churchill & District News 7 Linking with many at Boolarra Amarante MOTHER’S DAY Jewellers SALE %

Regrowth By ROSE LA VIE College tomorrow morning at 8:45 50 I was emailing people at an Employment am… to meet staff, before school Agency, following my meeting with the resumes on Monday," I added, as I Principals and Welfare Workers at Traralgon opened their sliding flyscreen College on Friday the 30th January. Suddenly the door. radio blurted out: Then I turned back and said: " The people of Boolarra are preparing them- "It's probably not going to be selves for the ember attack that will follow the needed, but where is the evacua- fire that is heading in their direction !" tion point, if it turns nasty?" "Well OFF Quickly, I gathered up my emails and headed that's a good question!" exclaimed across to the Traralgon CFA Fire Station across her CFA Volunteer husband, ALL STOCK the road. Shortly thereafter I telephoned the "where WILL we meet? It's usual- Victorian Bushfire Information Line 1800 240 ly the Footy Oval, but that's far too ONE WEEK ONLY 667 and "Jenny" confirmed that the Churchill to close to the Fish Creek front! " Boolarra Road was the only road into Boolarra Gwenda and he exchanged Monday 4 May to and that it was still open. A Fire Officer said: questioning glances. "I guess it "You'd better be quick, I've just heard that in an will have to be the oval next to the Saturday 9 May 2009 hours time the whole town will be sealed." Primary School just up the road, No Laybys Thanking him I quickly headed out the door, on the way out of Boolarra to Cash and Credit Cards only. enquiring where the nearest mop and bucket Mirboo North." 202 Commercial Road, Morwell store was, as I filled my car with petrol. Coles "THANKS!" But let's hope TELEPHONE (03) 5134 4679 Excludes Swarovski Crystal and didn't have any, but K Mart had 16 buckets and not, I am about to start work as a Pandora Jewellery. two young shop assistants quickly located four chaplain next week, as soon as my mops with me. All my money spent, a Baker's new National Police Check comes Delight lass simply gave me a loaf of bread as I through!" So I headed home and totally wet who stood there that day, myself included, by grace of this life and honour the first nations headed on out the door of the Mall. As I down my garden that night and briefly the next their faith and solidarity of united will and resist- people, whose loss and pain, as well as their con- approached the Churchill road corner smoke was morning. ance, persuaded the angels to turn the fire nection to Mother Earth and Father Heaven, we billowing in the distance. At Churchill it was That was nearly 22 hours ago and NOW I was around, or it was pure chance AND the incredi- now understand a little better now. even thicker… back to stand with the people of Boolarra, who ble work of the CFA and the helicopters that Thank you Rose for sharing your story with As I approached Boolarra, a policeman beck- remained, to defend the home I'd just moved into ensured our survival, I do not know. us. If you have a story you would like to share oned me to stop. However, I yelled: "I am a resi- on December the 4th. Ensuring my cat, Khadr, From my own CFA experience, I'd say it was please let us know. Stories can be submitted by dent!" and he let me pass. I braked when I saw was safe under the couch, I locked the garage fortunate that our fire was on a very different day email at [email protected] or mailed to PO an elderly woman walking by, thinking to offer door and continued watering the backyard with with far less extreme conditions to that of Black Box 243, Churchill. If you have any queries her a mop and some bread. However, she was too the helicopters overhead and the CFA Brigades at Saturday and that we had the whole resources of please do not hesitate to contact me on 0411 far down the road by the time I'd stopped, so I the firefronts, to ensure the town of Boolarra - the state of Victoria with us that day. That the 053 546 or Ruth on 5122 1961. Ed. turned into Penaluna Street, where the sky was and my home in particular - remained standing angels were there too, honouring us and working burning apricot red… Noticing a group of neigh- after the firefront passed over us, my legs not with us, also fits with bours, ten houses down from mine, I pulled in stopping, until an hour after a timely wind came my kingdom theology beside them, offering mops and buckets. and blew the fire back up the hill, saving our and experience from However, they were departing so I quickly U- town! previous fires. We are turned and backed my tiny Ford Festiva up my woken, we are alerted, gravel driveway and into the garage, leaving its This was my initial story, but the depth of feel- we act and we are not door open. I opened up, unlocked the front door, ing is so profound, the subliminal shock waves alone, either humanly left the keys in my ignition, grabbed a water bot- still resounding, that much has remained locked or spiritually speaking, tle and automatically went into preparation within me, silently photographed, recorded with- for we are one. mode. Firstly, I ensured all my windows were in a cocoon of aftershock. Neighbors listen to On both weekends, locked and curtains and blinds down, closing all one another, but it is what is not said, now two within days we also doors, except the back one, which I shut firmly months on, that reveals that we truly escaped the received rain and on behind me. Then I instantly set to work, hosing inferno," by the grace of God. Now when we see Black Sunday, as one down the front garden, filling urns, buckets and tree ferns sprouting, pass the redness of trees, of five women of differ- my green waste bin full to the brim with water. blackened earth and burnt gums, we are con- ent faiths praying for This was made easier because I'd soaked my stantly reminded of the miracle of our survival, of the whole of Victoria at entire garden the previous night, for I'd seen the the miracle of life. our tiny Boolarra and fire burning at Fish Creek when I'd left to drive This grace itself is unpalatable, to those with- Yinnar Anglican- into Mirboo on Thursday afternoon. Calling in at out faith, including a minister and social work- Uniting Church build- the Post Office I'd asked Gwenda: "What's going ers, I de-briefed with at Traralgon College. For I ing, where the holiness on?" "Well we might be in for a big one, if Fish later discovered many who found my brief testi- of God is etched Creek gets away!" she replied… "and I certainly mony to how the fire clouds changed direction, as around the altar, rain wouldn't drive into Mirboo North as there's they came towards us on Black Saturday, discon- pelted down at signifi- another blaze up there and they've sealed the certing… As though somehow this was passing cant moments in our Strezlecki Highway between the two fronts!" judgement on those who later succumbed, to the psalm reading and "Okay," I gulped," so how do I get to the bank fire as it turned towards Yarram. It was not. It communion. We have there?" "I'd forget it," Gwenda replied, before was my experience. been transformed and remembering she could process it for me. I men- All I KNOW is that there was a critical mass irrevocably changed tioned I had facilitated 22 CFA Bushfire Blitz of people who stood to fight the initial fire in by our experiences and community education meetings in 2000-2001 in Boolarra and the whole downtown area was we will continue to Regions 15 & 16 and to call on me if needed. saved, as a wind blew the fire approaching it grow and change and "However I'll be attending a meeting at Traralgon back up the hill. Whether it was that the people offer our thanks for the 8 Churchill & District News 16 April 2009 16 April 2009 Churchill & District News 9 Northe’s Natter Morwell RSL Sub Branch Inc. Bistro Royal Commission has announced online form available www.royal- it will hold three community con- commission.vic.gov.au. Postal sub- sultation sessions in the Latrobe missions require a cover sheet, Open 7 Days Valley in early April. By the time again available on the Royal this goes to print these meetings Commission website or from my Lunch & Dinner will have been conducted and I do office. Postal submissions can be hope that residents made the most sent to: of the opportunity to have their say. Submissions All functions catered for Any individual or organisation 2009 Victorian Bushfire Royal can make a written submission to Commission Rooms Available for: The events of late January and the Royal Commission prior to GPO Box 4358 Meetings, Conferences, & Seminars early February will continue to Monday 18 May 2009. Your sub- Melbourne VIC 3001 affect our community long after the mission may be based on data, It is apparent that a number of trees regenerate and we replace experience or opinion and can take fire-affected residents are falling Entertainment for April bricks and mortar. Tragically for the form of a letter, summary paper through the cracks when it comes to some, that which has been taken or research document. Supporting accessing financial assistance. I Friday 17th Flatliners can never be replaced and for them materials including photos or urge these people to stay in contact and with them, we grieve. There are videos can also be provided. with recovery centre staff and their Saturday 18th H.B.T. so many lessons to be learned from All submissions must relate to at case managers where applicable, as Sunday 15th Old Time Dance the experiences of locals during least one of the Royal funding programs are regularly both the Boolarra and Churchill Commission's terms of reference. evolving. Further, I encourage you Featuring complex fires. We must give voice These are available online at to write or email me with details of Ken & Alice Rae to our concerns and experiences to www.royalcommission.vic.gov.au your circumstances so that I may ensure government protocol and or by contacting my electorate make representations on your Friday 24th Hound Dogs policy prevent such terrible occur- office. behalf. Saturday 25th Reckless rences in the future. Residents can lodge their sub- The 2009 Victorian Bushfires missions electronically using an Telephone: 5134 2455 DID YOU KNOW?

Not a single one of the gorillas in zoos company of a giraffe? around the world is a mountain gorilla - *Out under the stars of the Serengeti they are all lowland (western) gorillas. with only canvas between you and the I have trekked through the treacherous wild animals? mountain ranges of Annapurna South in *Witness to a hyena or cheetah hunt? Nepal, dog sledded through the *Given the opportunity to experience spectacular mountains of Banff in the taste of banana beer? Canada, swam with the elephants in If you wish to turn your dreams into Malaysia, challenged myself too the reality as I have, please feel welcome to black diamond ski slopes in contact myself at Jetset Morwell on 03 Queenstown NZ, cruised the 5134 3388 and we can start planning Thanks to BransTrans waterways of Venice by gondola and in your African safari or upcoming holiday 2009 went in search of the Great today! Mountain Gorilla’s of Uganda and the BransTrans Pty Ltd was recently awarded a certifi- Pictured above is Simon Clarke of LCC and Nola Big 5 on the plains of the Masai Mara, Safe Travels, Kim cate of appreciation by Latrobe City Council to thank Bransgrove, co-owner of BransTrans receiving the cer- Serengeti and Nogorogoro Crater in them for their generous support of the relocated and tificate. Kenya & Tanzania. refurbished Churchill Skatepark. Ask yourself have you ever dreamt of being: *Only feet away from a wild Mountain Gorilla? 213 Commercial Road, Morwell. Phone 5134 3388 * A guest at the breakfast table in the

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Wheelchair & Party Vehicle available Special rates to Melbourne and goods moving 10 Churchill & District News 16 April 2009 MMyy AAllll BBooddyy NNeeeeddss Kate Myall is please to announce she is now operating from Churchill Chiropractic Pty Ltd. Kate will be available for Aromatherapy and relaxation Massages from 10.00am to 5.00pm - Monday, Thursday and Friday. Kate Specializes in: ❙ A cheque for $7,000 is presented to Christine Lynch and LIsa Aromatherapy Twigger from Latrobe Regional Hospital by Churchill Lions ❙ Relaxation Massage President, Tom Quinn, surrounded by Lions members. Lions Club Back to 1/2 hour and 1 hour appointments are available. pricing is $45.00 for 1/2 hour or $60.00 for 1 hour Business for booking please call: The Lions Club of Churchill are get- spread the word about preventable blind- ting back to normal business after the ness. Norm Hall from Churchill Lions 0400 834 695 destructive fires of Black Saturday, The Club and Herb Smith from Yinnar Lions club has been hard at work catering and Club participated on the ride and fund assisting with the many fire relief proj- raising Churchill Chiropractic Centre Pty Ltd ects in the district, with members putting in long hours of voluntary work. Once again the Club has provided financial support for: Hazelwood Village, Georgina Place The Club this month has: ● The Lifeline Community leaders ● Provided Lunch at the Churchill SleepOut appeal Mourning Day Ceremony ● Lions Australia Spinal Cord Churchill Victoria 3842 ● Provided BBQ lunch to the Boolarra Fellowship community fire relief meeting ● Children's Mobility Foundation ● Assisted Boolarra Festival organisa- ● Lions Hearing Dog tion ● Australian Lions Drug Awareness ART Classes at ARC Yinnar ● Assisted at the Churchill Soccer Foundation Club GERF fund raisers Basic Drawing, Still Life & Portraits with Graphite, Charcoal & ● Provided Sausage Sizzle for Coming up for the Club is: Pastel. Churchill Primary Sports day ● The Lions Biggest BBQ to raise 5 Sunday afternoons from May 3rd 12.30-4.30 pm. ● Catered BBQ lunch for the Churchill funds for Cord Blood & Childhood Sharon Anderson (of ArtFX) will be teaching basic drawing skills using Bushfire Relief meeting Cancer pencil, charcoal and pastels. Aspects of still life subject matter, including bal- ● Supported the GERF appeal ● Cystic Fibrosis Bangers & Cash ance, line, and perspective will be covered. Participants will also be intro- Appeal duced to pastel colouring techniques such as blending and textures. Students The Club presented a cheque for need have no experience, but will be able to adapt these foundation skills in $7000 to the Latrobe Regional Hospital If you are interested or have thought the development of a finished portrait study for folio. Course fee of $85 (or for the purchase of a Blanket Warming about joining Lions please contact $75 concession) includes some paper to start. Cabinet for the Hospital’s Operating the- President Tom Quinn on 51661448 or Botanical Illustration with Laurie Andrews atres Secretary Bill Hurenkamp on 51744221 7 fortnightly sessions on Saturdays beginning May 2nd from 11- 1 pm. Club contributed $1000 to the Lions for more details. Although this is an introductory course, some confidence in drawing is an Ride for Sight. This event is a 400 km advantage. Talented Melbourne artist Laurie Andrews will show students the fun / social bicycle ride on sealed roads to skills to observe and portray plants with pencil and watercolour. An empha- raise funds for vision research and to sis on botanical accuracy and the appreciation of the beauty and complexity of nature will be understood during the process. Course fee of $140 / $120 concession, includes some watercolour paper to start and a small potted plant. Blacksmithing, Foundation and Toolsmithing with Bruce Beamish Over three weekend days. This extremely popular course will be offered again this year. The three day course offers participants an overview and feel for the craft by producing a number of items including your own pair of tongs to suit the job at hand. Participants will gain experience in firing the forge, basic pointing, drawing out, making an eye, hot cutting, making scrolls, twisting and bending, forging non-ferrous metals and more. Blacksmithing Full Weekend dates: May 23 & 24th, June 20 & 21st, July 11 & 12th, August 29 & 30th Day 3 Toolsmithing Sat 1st August & Sun 2nd August (Fee for entire course $260 or $240 concession). All materials are included. This is an excellent course for anyone interested in Metallurgy at any level. By popular demand an additional printmaking weekend workshop on the Etching technique has been created for June 13th/14th with artist and tutor Kate Zizys, places are still available. Contact arc Yinnar for more details and to reserve your place. A full list of classes on offer up until July 2009 is available now by phoning 5163 1310, or calling in to the office in Main Street, Yinnar. Business hours 12-4pm Mon-Fri, 11-3pm Sat Lions Tom Quinn and Bill Hurenkamp are shown what the Pictured above right: Laurie Andrews Correa Study, and right a Blanket Warmer does by Christine Lynch Blacksmith Workshop 16 April 2009 Churchill & District News 11 LLaattrroobbee VVaalllleeyy EElleeccttrriicc BBiiccyycclleess && MMoorree 173 PRINCES DRIVE, ◆ MORWELL PHONE: 0351 823026, ◆ 0427 345 434

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THE Churchill & District News invites you to enter gory is open to writers of all ages and we are looking If you have any queries or require information, con- our Short Story and Poetry Competition. There are forward to some extra scary stories! There are some ditions of entry and entry forms please do not hesitate two special categories this year is - 'Phantoms and great prizes, with all entrants under 12 receiving a cer- to contact us by email at [email protected] or tel: Spirits - A Ghost Story' and 'Bushfire Stories', we tificate of participation and a small gift. 03 5122 2589 Entry forms and conditions are available would like to here about your experiences. The cate- online at www.cdnews.com.au Categories & Conditions of Entry

CATEGORIES District News or for publicity purposes will be assumed. Copyright remains with the 1. Children's 7 and Under Short story/poem or picture story author. 2. Children's 8 - 10 yrs Short Story (illustrations welcome) 7. Writers will be credited whenever their writing in reproduced 3. Children's 8 - 10 yrs Poetry (illustrations welcome) 8. Entries must be received by 19th June 2009 4. Children's 11 - 13 yrs Short Story (illustrations welcome) 9. All pages should be numbered 5. Children's 11 - 13 yrs Poetry (illustrations welcome) 10. Length of stories/ poems are to be: 6. 14 - 18 yrs Short Story *Adult: 1000 - 2500 words 7. 14 - 18 yrs Poetry *Under 18: 500 - 2000 words 8. Adult Short Story *Children: up to 500 words 9. Adult Poetry. Poetry, free or rhyming verse to be: 10. Local History - My Story. (This category will be judged on content alone and *Adult: min 8 lines and max. 48 lines. there are no restrictions on length of story, i.e. they can be under 1000 words.) *Under 18: min 8 lines and max. 48 lines. 11. A Children's Story: A story written for children *Children: up to 20 lines 12. Phantoms and Spirits - A Ghost Story 11. Entries will not be returned and participants should keep a copy of their 12a. 8 - 12yrs work. 12b. 13 - 18yrs 12. The Judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into 12c. Adult 13. Signing of the entry form for this competition constitutes acceptance of these 13. Bushfire Stories conditions of entry *Categories 1 - 5 will include prizes for best illustration and best presentation Entries to be mailed to: CONDITIONS OF ENTRY Churchill & District News Writing Competition, PO Box 234, Churchill 3842 1. All stories must have a completed entry form attached to the manuscript with a Closing Date: 19th June 2009 paper clip (no pins or staples) 2. The author's name must only be on the entry form and not on the manuscript Entry Fees: 3. Entries must be original, previously unpublished work. $3.00 Per Short Story/Children's Story - $2.00 Concession or Student 4. Each entry must include a title. $3.00 Per Poem - $2.00 Concession or Student 5. Multiple entries will be accepted. Children, Under 7, Under 12 and U18 Categories - 50c. 6. Unless otherwise specified, permission to reproduce entries in the Churchill & Special Categories: Local History and Bushfire Stories - no entry fee

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Entry Fee to be included with Entry Form. Please make Cheques or Postal Orders Payable to the Churchill & District News. No cash please: Mail entries to: PO Box 234, Churchill 3842 14 Churchill & District News 16 April 2009 FIRMINSFIRMINS LLANEANE Letter to the Editor POOR FELLA, MY CHURCHILL! GARDGARDENEN SUPPLIESSUPPLIES && NURNURSERSERYY Where did our happy little village go? Somewhere amid a major construction site, we have the remains of a friendly, busy mORWELL town. And how do you like our fab, new "Community Hub"? Along with the Post Office, pHONE: 03 5133 9360 Yellow the Hub is practically inaccessible to all but the able-bodied amongst us. Pages David Welch (Director of Child & Family Services at Latrobe City, tel. 51285603) Open 7 days a week is the Project Manager for the Community Hub. In conversation with him, he told me Advert the present access arrangements are "temporary". He tells me, plans "...are close to We are on approval." for the reconstruction of Phillip Parade; raising the roadway by a meter so page 332 as to eliminate the need for the (tortuous) dogleg path that presently leads to the door. What a "dog" is that path? Its relentless rise, the sharp turn halfway up, and the (is it?) decorative pillar at the very top, pose a major obstacle to gaining access to what- Present this ever is located within The Hub. I have a disability that makes walking difficult and painful on level surfaces. advert to Without a handrail or staging point, access to The Hub doesn't exist for me. I know I'm receive a not alone in this frustrating situation. How many frail/disabled/wheelchair dependent citizens of our town & district are also battling to arrive into The Hub? Contact Mr Welch, let him know this is for real and that "temporary" (which could 10% mean many months!) is far too long. Let us have a "Whole Community Hub". Catherine Nugent discount Churchill

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In 2008, 955 Latrobe residents facing This year, one lucky Australia's Biggest cancer used the Cancer Council Helpline to Morning Tea host will win a Silvia coffee access free practical and emotional support machine and gourmet Grinders coffee pack from qualified oncology nurses. kindly donated by Grinders, when they regis- 2. Clinical trials at leading Victorian can- ter online. cer centres. These clinical trials are open to To register for the competition, or for residents, and take learnings from laboratory ideas, resources, and your free host kit, visit research and translate them into real treat- www.biggestmorningtea.com.au or call 1300 ments that save lives. 65 65 85 today. 3. Small assistance grants to help local 16 April Churchill & District News 15 Inaugural Medical Education Symposium Maureen Kutner and that we are training medical stu- Gippsland provided the opportunity Custom Framing The Gippsland campus of dents for the community. We want for students to build more person- Restoration Work Monash, at Churchill, became the to explore ways in which we can alised relationships with partner command centre for the CFA during enhance these relationships, to make agencies in the program than was Large Variety of Art Supplies the recent disastrous Victorian bush- them more meaningful and more possible in the metropolitan area, fires. As evidence of a welcome beneficial to people." with its much greater student num- Art Classes return to normality, as well as a cel- Some 60 participants, including bers. This claim was validated by ebration of the vibrancy and enthusi- many from the Gippsland region, as two current Gippsland MBBS stu- Your Artwork is Handled and Framed by asm of staff of the Gippsland well as a number from metropolitan dents, Dora Alexiou PhD and Sam Artists, giving you a Professional Edge Medical School, the Inaugural Melbourne and interstate, heard Dortmans, who described with clar- Annual Medical Education Keynote Speaker Professor Paul ity and humour how each has been Satisfaction Guaranteed Symposium was held at the campus Worley, Dean of the Flinders actively and productively involved Fast, Efficient Service on March 20/21. University School of Medicine, talk in local population health programs. In his welcoming address, of the 'continuity agenda' for med- Other speakers, including Services include lamination, block mounting, Professor Chris Browne, Dean of the ical education, stressing that com- Associate Professor Shah Yasin canvas boards made to order GMS, acknowledged the Gunnai munity and relationships are integral from Monash Malaysia Medical Kurnai people, the original owners to this new direction. Citing the School, and Professor Steve of the land. He spoke of the central Riverland Pathway Program in Trumble from the University of Lea & Rod Jones role the campus played during the South Australia as evidence, he Melbourne, agreed that medical pro- 49 Chickerell Street,Morwell 3840 fires as a practical example of the argued that rural education and edu- grams must be designed to deliver a importance of engagement with the cational outcomes could be, and positive result to the community Ph: (03)5134 5515 community. should be, the equal of their metro- and, above all, must be relevant to Fax: (03) 5133 7078 Gippsland Pro Vice Chancellor politan counterparts. the community's needs. It was also Helen Bartlett then provided a con- Professor Liz Farmer, Dean of necessary to face the challenge of text for the role of the Gippsland the Graduate School of Medicine at involving local GPs and specialists Campus within the community, Wollongong, described the enviable in the teaching and delivery of med- Gippsland Physiotherapy Group emphasising the need for ongoing technological facilities available to ical programs, while avoiding any wish to announce communication and consultation in students at her university. She said tendency to exploit or induce 'burn its relationship with local agencies, that continuity was a keynote of out' in this invaluable resource. it is commencing a in the pursuit of mutually advanta- their curriculum, where third year Symposium participant Margaret Physiotherapy Service geous goals. would involve one-year placements, Bearman, Senior Lecturer in the at Hazelwood Health Centre Associate Professor Robyn Hill, providing longitudinal contact at the Centre for Medical and Health Director of Curriculum of the gradu- same site, allowing students the time Sciences Education at the Clayton from 1st April, 2009 ate entry MBBS program at to become embedded in, and of real Campus, said "There are many of us Wednesdays 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm Gippsland said "This symposium benefit to, the community. in the Faculty involved in medical Fridays 8:30 am - 12:30 pm has been designed to bring people The Monash MBBS Community education, and the symposium pro- . . . Keeping together to share ideas and expertise Based Partnership Program, as it vided a rare opportunity to exchange Stephen Gosling around areas of medical education, operates at Gippsland, has already views and learn new things in a col- Gippslanders Physiotherapist particularly in relation to communi- proven an excellent way for the legiate way, which is actually rarer Pain Free Phone 5122 2555 ty. We recognise that the GMS is University to engage with the local than one might think." part of the community; we offer community. Ms Susan Whyte many programs to the community, described how the CBPP at ChurchillChurchill SelfSelf StorStorageage Behind the news: Monash author THREE SIZES: Situated at corner of explores newsroom culture Switchback Rd & 3m x 3m McCormick St, Churchill - In the first research of its kind in Australia, number of print journalists from 3m x 4.5m Across from Churchill a new book by Monash Gippsland academic around Australia who varied in age Dr Louise North (pictured right) explores the and industry experience, but who 3m x 6m Timber & Hardware experience of journalists in the newsroom spoke of similar influences and Secure access via Electric gate & Your Padlock through a gendered lens. experiences based on their gender. In her book, "The Gendered Newsroom: "The male journalists inter- Contact: Phone: B. J Bennett & Co. REAL ESTATE PTY LTD how journalists experience the changing world viewed were predominantly more 0351342790 219 COMMERCIAL RD, MORWELL of media", Dr North looks at the Australian self assured and confident in their print media and reveals how male and female career choice, whereas female journalists are experiencing the newsroom dif- journalists in the research were more circum- New perspective to teaching ferently at a time of rapid industry change. spect and in many cases disenchanted by the Monash University Gippsland has welcomed understanding the new knowledge they are gain- "While the industry considers new hori- realities of the newsroom culture," Dr North Associate Professor Bruce Waldrip as the newly ing, not just adopting learning methods that are zons and adjusts to dramatic technological said. appointed Associate Dean of Education. based on repetition or habit. change, gender politics in the newsroom In the book, Dr North calls for more dis- Associate Professor Waldrip has taught second- In his work, Associate Professor Waldrip pro- remains stuck in another time: it is the forgot- cussion of gender politics within the industry, ary science and mathematics to students in a range poses an approach to teaching science that is liter- ten issue which has a profound impact on the and in the training of journalists in universi- of communities throughout Australia and the South acy based. He uses symbols to assist in the expla- Pacific region. nation of processes and representations through lives and careers of journalists. ties. He said that his interaction with people from a mediums such as photographs and role play activi- "For example, the male dominance of sen- Dr North is now extending her research as range of cultural backgrounds has enhanced his ties. ior editorial positions remains unchallenged, part of a global project with the International awareness of students' preferences for differing "Students respond to these methods through yet this impacts significantly on a wide range Women's Media Foundation in the United learning styles. increased reading, improved vocabulary, providing of issues such as the allocation of particular States. "My particular interest is to consider the impact longer but more coherent responses and improved stories to male and female journalists, promo- Dr North is the newly appointed Deputy of the interaction between culture and learning," exam results," he said. tional opportunities, sexual harassment and Head of Journalism and is based at the Associate Professor Waldrip said. Students report that they need to work harder the ability of women to continue their careers Gippsland Campus. "A great deal of research has been completed in with this approach, but the work is more interest- after having children," Dr North said. the area of classroom learning, especially in sci- ing. In her research, Dr North interviewed a ence laboratory classrooms and the subsequent Associate Professor Waldrip has been highly relationship with learning outcomes that can be successful in securing competitive grants funding related to teacher confidence." to conduct his research. He is looking forward to Associate Professor Waldrip said educators continuing his research work at Monash Gippsland needed to be aware of student progress as it is nec- as well as working with students to prepare them essary to know they are learning effectively and for their careers in the classroom. 16 Churchill & District News 16 April 2009 Vale Bonnie Gilbert - a Gippsland Girl Mostly

Bonnie Gilbert was born Evelyn line. factory, riding the bike down St Beryl Goldsworthy in 1920 at When quite young Bonnie had an George's Road. Northcote, Melbourne. Her grandfa- accident in which a cream can fell On one occasion, when riding to ther was a postal clerk who had ridden down upon her head after she had Collingwood, her bike became the first trains to Sale sorting mail jumped off a high deck. She was lucky caught in the tramline and being between 1888 and 1903. Her father to survive. Her young days in thrown off the bike she was then run was born in Sale and married Minnie Leongatha were days she always over by a horse and cart. The cart Evans; the Evans's being coach enjoyed talking about, with the numer- driver was terribly shocked and builders in Northcote. ous locals that frequented her father's threw the buckled bike in the gutter Bonnie was one of four children to business and chatted as is the way of and picking her up (fortunately Minnie and Frank. When Bonnie was the hairdresser; she came to know of unhurt) returned her to her Aunt and 4 years old the family moved to Loch most people in the district of the time. Uncle on his cart. This was towards in South Gippsland where father Frank When she was 17 she went to live of the end of the depression years was a hairdresser. They soon moved with her Aunty May and Uncle Hughie and things generally had been pretty onto Poowong and subsequently to back in Northcote where they owned tough. Leongatha. Bonnie's schooling mostly grocery stores and she temporarily When grandfather died in 1939 occurred there. She and her brothers worked with them. Her uncle pur- Bonnie moved back to Leongatha to and sister grew up playing around the chased a bicycle for her and she com- be with her mother, Minnie and there back of the shop and near the railway menced work in a Collingwood shoe Bon met Gil, her future husband. Her brother accompanied her to the Leongatha South, Mardan and other local dances. Gil had accompanied his sister too and the brothers had swapped partners. When the war came along, Minnie and Bonnie moved to Bletchley Street, Caulfield where In 1957 the family finally moved Churchill around 1979. Bonnie worked along with other back into the country to a farm at A whole new life of bowls, social women in the war effort. Towards the Jumbuk. Cold weather became the outings, church, Legacy and RSL fund end of the war she became engaged norm with the new location some 2000 raising and occasional travel entailed. to Gil and they were married in 1944 feet above sea level and the country Each winter Bon and Gil would jour- at the Anglican Church in very open and devoid of trees in those ney to Forster in NSW for the winter Murrumbeena. After the war Gil had first years. The southerly winds would bowling and the social connections. In also lived at Bletchley Street for a howl up the gully and pierce into the 1997 Gil passed away after an earlier time and grew vegetables, besides house. For Bonnie this was great operation for bowel cancer. Bonnie learning the trade of stone-masonry. learning curve and there was a certain was left alone and continued on at About 1946 they all moved to amount of difficulty faced by the fam- Manuka Street, Churchill with family Essendon into a house purchased off ily in these years as cows and sheep her emphasis. their affluent grocer relatives. died in severe winters and drained the In January 2008 she moved into Brother Fred and Minnie all shared family coffers. Hazelwood House after health issues the house till the family started to Dairy, pigs, sheep, horses, chooks meant that being alone were more con- come along. The first son died soon and turkeys were the means to the cerning. There she continued her after birth, but in 1947 Greg arrived, family capital development. Gil ulti- wonderful local friendships into her Murray came along in 1950 and mately worked outside the farm to put 88th year. On the 7 March in 2009 she Denise was born in 1953. Gil had rid- his children through school and col- passed away peacefully, her heart den his bicycle each day across to lege. Bonnie held the fort at home, finally running out of strength. She Footscray to work at stone masonry cooking, cutting ferns, helping with had a tremendous life and is survived in the Footscray Cemetery and later the milking and other chores. The farm by her children, their families and con- changed jobs to work as a re-fueller improved markedly over the years nections. for TAA at Essendon Aerodrome. before Bonnie and Gil retired to Cockatoos in Churchill

been seen around Churchill, but onion-weed, so they perform a useful and they often call in flight (perhaps to Cacatua roseicapilla much less often recently. I have function. keep the flock together). They have not not seen one in Mathison Park Gang-gang Cockatoos are less com- so far been seen feeding in the park. since I began keeping regular mon, but still frequent visitors in the Their natural food is seed of banksias, records. park. The male is beautiful, with dark hakeas and she-oaks and they use their I wonder whether they have grey plumage contrasting with his powerful beaks to easily split open been partly displaced by the lat- bright scarlet head and crest. The these tough cones and seed capsules. est arrival, the Little Corella. female is duller, lacking the scarlet They have also learned to feed on pine Little Corellas are the smallest head. They feed on seeds of eucalypts cones and this huge food source has cockatoos were hardly seen west and wattles. I have often seen them in helped them to build up their numbers. Cacatua galerita of Melbourne until recently. The the park feeding on the seeds of the I have seen flocks of up to 200 in the first time I saw them in this area Black Wattle which is common along vicinity of pine plantations. None of was 2003. Then in 2006 they Eel Hole Creek. The picture is of a these food sources are available in any appeared in Mathison Park, feed- female feeding on a black wattle seed quantity in the park, so we mainly have ing on the cones on the slender pod, which they like to eat before the to be content to watch them fly over. In Calyptorhynchus funereus cypress beside the ruin. Their seed are ripe (perhaps to avoid the hard my garden they come to feed on hakea By Ken Harris numbers have built up and this coat that the ripe seed develops). These seeds and they do some rough pruning The cockatoos are outstanding year I have counted as many as 110. In birds have a harshish call, but not as of the bushes, biting off a small branch among the parrots and we are privi- the park they have fed on pears and raucous as the Sulphur-crests. To me it and then holding it in one claw while Callocephalon fimbriatum leged to have 5 different cockatoos as black wattle seeds, as well as the sounds like a creaky gate hinge and they extract the seeds from the tough regular visitors to Churchill. cypress cones. enables me to identify them long before woody seed capsules. The Sulphur-crested Cockatoo is Perhaps the most regular in the park I see them. All the cockatoos nest in holes in perhaps the best known. They are beau- are the galahs. These deep pink and Finally the park is also often visited large mature trees and there are very tiful pure white birds, with a sulphur grey birds are resident in the area and by flocks of Yellow-tailed black cocka- few such trees in the park, so it may be yellow crest, but with the most raucous are frequently seen in the park. They toos. These are the biggest cockatoo in a while before we ever get cockatoos of voices. These lovely birds have often mostly feed on the ground and one of the area and are often seen in quite large nesting in Mathison Park. their favourite foods is the bulb of the flocks. They have a lovely ringing call Cacatua sanguinea 16 April 2009 Churchill & District News 17 Walhalla Mountain & Rivers Region Walhalla Mountain and Rivers Region Walhalla Historic Township is the is only 30 minutes north of the Latrobe jewel not only in our local area's crown. Valley, which is home to the towns of The mix of the township's beautiful loca- Erica, Rawson and Walhalla. It also tion in a deep mountain valley and gold- includes the localities of Moondarra, era heritage gives Walhalla the "wow" Coopers Creek, Aberfeldy and the ski factor that draws people from all over the resort at Mt Baw Baw...our closest ski world to visit Australia's "Valley of the resort. Gods". The region is blessed with natural There's plenty of to see and do. Below beauty in the Baw Baw National Park, is an Events Calendar which we hope you Tyers State Park, Moondarra State Park will find useful if you are planning to and state forest makes up nearly all of the visit the area. area in addition to the towns. Walhalla & Mountain Rivers Tourism Events Calendar Date Event/Function Venue Time Cost Organistion Contact April Saturday 18th Road Cycling Classic Walhalla to Mt Baw Baw www.mountbawbaw.com.au 5165 1136 Saturday 25th Anzac Day Dawn Walhalla 6.00am Walhalla Museum P/L 5165 6250 Saturday 25th Anzac Day Breakfast Stringers Park 6.30am $3.00 1St Mountain Rivers Scouts 5165 3374 Saturday 25th Anzac Day Service Erica 11.00am Tanya Nelson 5165 3101 May Friday 10th Harriers Race Walhalla area Traralgon Harriers Saturday 16th Latrobe Community Concert Band Walhalla Rotunda 11.00 am Donation WH&DL 5165 6250 June Friday 5th DJ Robbie/Band AH Sports Bar 9.00pm-late No Cover Mt Baw Baw 5165 1136 Saturday 6th Alpine Outdoor Launch Party Village Square 6.00pm-8.00pm Mt Baw Baw 5165 1136 Saturday 6th White Season Welcome Dinner VC Sea to Sky Restaurant 6.30pm - 7.30pm $39.50 - 3 course Mt Baw Baw 5165 1136

Saturday 6th Raging Hormones - Band AH Sports Bar 9.00pm - late No Cover Mt Baw Baw 5165 1136 Sunday 7th Wine Tasting/Lillico & Wild Dog Wineries - VC Noon - 4pm Free Mt Baw Baw 5165 1136 Saturday 20th Champagne/Champagne Run Champagne Slope Mt Baw Baw 1300651136

Saturday 26th DJ Robbie/Music AH Sports Bar 9.00pm - late Mt Baw Baw 5165 1136 Saturday 27th Launch Pad Village Square 2.00pm Mt Baw Baw 5165 1136 Hazelwood House Happenings

Bep Zomer celebrates her 97th birthday with residents and staff

Leslie Creati celebrates his birthday with family and residents

Bob McEwan reads poetry that he has writ- ten himself. Bob's poetry is fun, light hearted and all about his life growing up in N.Z

The residents enjoy making a chocolate slice which is then shared with everyone for afternoon tea. 18 Churchill & District News 16 April 2009 FFamilyamily FunFun NightNight Green Thumbs: Coming Soon...... Keep this date free Plants and Bush Fires Friday 12th June 2009 THE selection, arrangement, location and manage- Elms Ulmus spp. More details in the next issue ment of plants will help to improve your home’s resist- ance to fire. Native trees and shrubs that are hard to When planning your garden and property for fire pro- burn include: tection, it’s important to consider plants as an integral West Australian Coastal Wattle Acacia cyclops part of your overall fire protection plan. Yet no plant is Hairy Pod Wattle Acacia glandulicarpa completely fire-resistant. Some are more flammable Hairy Wattle Acacia vestita than others but given the right conditions, all plants will Lilly Pilly Acmena smithii burn. Juniper Myrtle Agonis juniperina Plant characteristics that provide protection from fire Apple Jack Angophora costata include: Karrajong Brachychinton populneus *High salt and moisture content of leaves Belah Casuarina cristata *Low volatile oil content of leaves River She-oak Casuarina cunninghamiana *Thick bark protecting conductive tissues and dormant Moreton Bay Fig Ficus macrophylla buds Cattlebush Heterodendrum oleifolium *Seeds enclosed in woody capsules Pyramid Tree Lagunaria patersonii *Dense crown Moonah Melalecua lanceolata *Lowest branches out of reach of ground fire. White Cedar Melia azedarach Boobilla Myoporum insular Introduced plants that are hard to burn. Brush Box Tritania conferta Common Maple Acer campestre Norway Maple Acer plantanoides Ground cover plants that are hard to Horse Chestnut Aesculus hippocastanum burn: Evergreen Alder Alnus jorullensis Cape Chestnut Caladendron capense Bugle Ajuga reptans American Chestnut Castenea dentata Saltbush Atriplex supp. Sweet Chestnut Castenea sativa Pigface Carpobrotus spp. Hackberry Celtis occidentalis Coprosma “krikii” Carob Centonia siliqua Delosperma “alba” Judas Tree Cercis siliquastrum Drosanthemum floribundum Camphor Laurel Cinnamonomum camphroa Sunroses Helianthemum spp. New Zealand Laurel Corynocarpus laevigatus Coral Peas Kennedia spp. Laurel Larus nobilis Bluebushes Kochia spp. Tulip Tree Linodendron tulipfera Noonflower Lampranthhus multiradiatus Red-leaf Photinia Photinia glavra Creeping Myoporum Myoporum parvifolium Chinese Hawthorn Photina serrulata Jade Plants Portulacaria spp. Algerian Oak Quercus canariensis Saltbush Rhagodia spp. Turkey Oak Quercus cerris Rosemary (prostrate form) Rosmarinus officinalis English Oak Quercus robur prostratus Rowan Sorbus aucuparia Lavender Cotton Santolina spp. Saturday Breakfast Linden Tilia vulgaris Verbena peruvian

By Keith Enders and other projects to help the local com- During a bushfire, a well- The March Breakfast was held on the munity. designed garden will pro- 28th and Bob Lowick from Churchill Bob also gave some of his own per- vide a green safety zone Lions Club was the guest speaker. sonal history and experiences which around your home. Bob outlined the basic philosophy and included his time in National Service in beginnings of Lions and described what the army in Vietnam and as a member of The Moonah, pictured right, is a native shrub that the local Club does. This included a great Victoria Police and being located in flowers best in full sun. effort in supporting the CFA during the Churchill. The Tulip Tree, pictured below, is a flowering decid- recent fires by providing meals at the The next Breakfast will be held on the uous tree. Growing tall, to 60ft, it is ideal for a large gar- Monash Gippsland base. 18 April at the Co-Operating Churches at den. The flowers are sweetly scented and shaped like an He spoke about his involvement in 7.45 am. Jim Saddington, President, open tulip. Lions, his reasons for participating in the Traralgon RSL will be the guest speaker. The Ajuga is a ground cover with purple-bronze leaves Club and some of the activities the Club People interested in attending should carries out. These include running camps contact Keith Enders on 5122 148 or at and lilac-blue flowers in spring for children, helping folk with disabilities [email protected]

HAZELWOODHAZELWOOD HOUSEHOUSE AUCTIONAUCTION Auction Friday April 17th The auction starts at 1.30pm sharp. Most of the items are new and would make lovely gifts. Lots of Bargains to be had. To be held in the Dining Room. Afternoon Tea Supplied. Information on plants that are hard to burn was Free Entry reproduced with permission from “Living in the Bush”, published by the CFA, Victoria. 16 April 2009 Churchill & District News 19 1978 Churchill Primary Kwee Hunt Physiotherapist School Has Moved to New Premises at Churchill Chiropractic Centre Grade 6 School Re-Union Hazelwood Village, Churchill Wednesdays pm - Friday pm For an appointment please ring Phone: 5122 3336 Mobile 0408 149 900

coral earrings. You were only didn't think he would have so much fun. He allowed to wear plain sleepers or recalled crow pecks and said no-one liked them. studs she recalls. At kinder he remembers the shared oranges, Other memories followed bananas and milk. including - swap cards, singing Brett says Mr. Malone gave him the strap. "God Save the Queen" at assembly Andy says he was an import from South on Monday mornings. Mr. Australia. He remembers faces. He once took a Henshaw's times tables races, with huge lollipop to school and had it taken. You his ladder at the front of the room. were not allowed to eat huge lollipops at school. The visit of Kevin Heinz, and the Brett can remember Woorabinda School fact that he taught you had to tick- Camp; Mrs Brown in the Library, and Mrs le the roots, and give the plant Bremner, as well as walking to school and back. three cheers. Charlie the strap in It was lots of fun. We always found something to Mr. Cameron's cupboard. You do. He recalls when they first put the swimming (RP) teaching us "Advance pool in. There were strict rules. He remembers Australia Fair". seeing the Bini-shell going up, and riding his Teachers that were remem- bike round and round it. He played Army in the By Ruth Place school. The following are some of the comments. bered included: bush. He says the majority of the boys in his year The hard work was done, all was in readiness. Pauline. Grade 6 with Mr. Henshaw; dancing Mrs. McIntrye in kindergarten, Mrs. wanted to, and did go, to Morwell Technical At 10 am Helen Dyson, Leading Teacher, opened to the music of 'Grease' and Abba, between the Alderson/ Miss Pickburn, Miss Conwell, Mrs. School. the front door of Churchill Primary School. two portables at the eastern end of the school; Ingram, Mrs Rushton (Miss Pickburn got mar- Ange loved the times tables races in Mr. Debbie Camp (nee Birse) welcomed those she school fetes with sticky jaw-breaker toffees. ried), Miss Sherry, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Tony Colwell, Henshaw's grade. She also loved singing with his had contacted from Grade 6 of 1978, most of Chris. Injections with continuing horror; Mrs. McDonald, Mrs. Donaldson, Mr. Cameron, guitar accompaniment. It was lots of fun she whom had been together all their primary school making daisy chains. Mr. Henshaw, Mr. Robertson. recalls. She and her mates would go to Watson life. Heather. She used to cry every day when she After much talk and catching up, looking at Park and play British Bulldog and Hide and One by one they arrived to excited shrieks first started school. Also remembers yonnies albums of old school photos over morning tea, Seek. There were lots of kids, and all the parents and laughing hugs as recognition was made, (stones suitable for use in sling shots). She has the morning drew to a close. The re-union began knew each other. We didn't have one toy, but we sometimes easily, sometimes with some prompt- four brothers! again at the Gaskin Park Football/Netball enjoyed ourselves so much. The family could go ing. People do change after thirty years! Craig. Milk crates. Milk in bottles. Grade Clubrooms at 6:30pm and leave the doors unlocked. Mum and Dad did Debbie, who has lived in Queensland for a Six. Portables. Teachers- Chris Bremner and Ian Catching up with other ex-students they not worry about you being out. You could walk long time, is married with 8 children, and fosters Robertson. shared the following comments: Kevin. It was through the park at night. Parents would never let others, had kept in touch with several of the Steve. Mrs. McIntyre. Finger painting. fantastic. He says he was a terrible kid, and gave kids do that now. Everyone knew everyone. friends made in those school years. The idea of Playing cricket and basketball where the carpark the teachers hell, but finished by saying primary Ange enthused, "I didn't mind coming to the a get together dawned and was accepted by them. and garden is now. school was good. He remembers going to Watson re-union dinner tonight, because we knew all the Debbie, with help from the friends, and others Sean. There was a garden along the front of Park Kindergarten and using finger paint and kids. I was looking forward to it." who were able to, organised a gathering of about the school where the concrete path running play dough. Suzanne said she couldn't believe how many 60, on Saturday 14th March. beside where the building is now. After the build- Max. Remembers nearly everyone's faces people had turned up. There were lost faces in the It started with the gathering at Churchill ing was jacked up and concrete poured in, the now, but didn't straight away. He loved the re- memory, but some remembered. It was great to Primary School where Helen and Ruth Place, (a path made, the bottom windows were lower to union, saying it was good fun to catch up and see see how everyone had grown up and what they former teacher who had taught at the school dur- the ground than before, and children running what everyone is up to now. had become. ing these folks Grade 5 and 6 years), conducted a along there when windows were open ran into Darren. He also said the re-union was fantas- It was a privilege for me to share the memo- tour of the school, which has changed a lot since the windows and were injured. From then on tic. It was good to meet again, the people he did- ries with these happy, out-going ex students, and the days these ex-students had been there. There only the second row of windows could be n't recognise in the morning session, and work to see their excitement as they re-lived those pre- was plenty of "Remember where the staff room opened. through the memories to recognition. Thirty cious school days’ experiences. They were all was?" or "The principal's office was there, then!" Students were allowed to walk to the street to years seems like nothing. appreciative of Debbie for the trouble she had "How did you remember that?" "The dark room buy their lunch. Nick remembers he was always late. That was taken from such a distance to make it happen. was there?" "No there!" "Then it went to the Craig says he just had a ball. because he went to Paul's place before school. He Well done Debbie. other building." "The G.P. Room had a wall Steffi recalls that assembly was held on the had a good time at school. He recalls the big slide I have a feeling this may not be the last re- here." "We had our school photos taken in here." northern side of the main building, where the and swings in the park which he thinks were a union for this 1978 Grade Six. In fact a little bird That was the cue to have another school photo playground is now. You sat or stood when the great idea. has told me that several get-togethers have hap- taken, with the customary 2-3 students on the Principal spoke. She remembers the portables Keith said it was good to see old faces and put pened already. floor in the front row. too. Steffi attended Churchill Primary School for names to them. Paul said it was a bit of a gas. He They could remember principals, Mr. B. Prep- 4, then went to Churchill North Primary Henshaw, Tom Malone and Vice Principal Kevin School Barr. They asked if Mr. Barr's memorial was still Julie. Playing British Bulldog in the shelter there. It was pointed out in its position at the sheds. front gate. Karen. Detention with Mr. Robertson. There was also talk of when the main build- Heather and Sandra climbed out the window and ing had a wavy floor and had to be jacked up and went home leaving her. The strap! lots of stabilising concrete poured under it. In Deb. We had to line up very straight before that time there were many portables on the oval, we could go into the classroom or we didn't where the basketball court is today and at the budge. The threat of the strap. eastern end of the school. Many could remember Diann. Mr Lyle. In Grade Three the fire alarm a time capsule being buried, but no-one could went off at the fire station. Diann predicted that it remember where. There was a dental unit too, was at her place. Mr. Lyle thought not, but it was. someone remembered. Yes, and they could The whole school was outside our house after remember Debbie the dental nurse. school. On the oval, one young man disclosed that Monika. Bottled milk. Foil top. Mr. Koedijk's over the back of the oval was where he had start- delivery van. Afternoon play-warm milk with the ed smoking! Happily he has given up. The milk and cream separated. Had to drink through Sensory Garden drew many positive comments. the cream before you got you got to the milk. Ruth asked many, what they could remember Learning to speak English as she started school. of Churchill in the early days, from kinder and Classmates remembered Monika's special red 20 Churchill & District News 16 April 2009 A Churchill & District History Series LookingBack...... through the eyes of local residents Jessie Holt

By Ruth Place cows was done by all the family. Jessie Holt and I have been friends for around twen- The dunny (toilet) was straight out the back door ty eight years. Jessie, or Mrs Holt as she has always and down the path. It was far enough away to avoid been known to me, is a wonderful lady. Jessie is nine- nasty smells. Phenyl was used to scrub out the dunny ty-six years old and it was her family who named Holts and reduce the smell. There were a few fruit trees, but Road at the back of Monash University. Jessie remembers that the family bought plums and Jessie Beale's grandparents, Jack and Sophie, came made jam. Ethel was also required to make the family's to Australia, from England in about 1870, paying their bread, which Jessie described as beautiful. own fare. They had daughters and two sons, Matt Jessie and her brothers and sisters went to Jeeralang (Jessie's father) and James. Jessie's grandmother died School. They walked or ran to school (no horse) after while they were living in Melbourne, and Rachael, who they had milked until 8:30am. They were often late, but came from England later married her grandfather. Jessie doesn't remember getting into trouble. She says Jessie remembers her as 'Granny' who always wore that the teachers were fairly strict. She remembers black. some but prefers to forget others! They made Melbourne their home for a while, then, Farmers Leave the Hills when Jessie's father Matt was about nine years old, the Life was very hard. There was not enough money to family moved to the Jeeralang Hills. The journey was be made in the hills, certainly not enough to make a liv- by bullock wagon drawn by horses. Only tracks ing. The farmers had supported and helped each other, through the bush existed. The family set up camp on but the general feeling was negative towards staying the Tyers River but it flooded so they decided to head longer. for the Jeeralangs. There they, with many other farm- For about 20-25 years the families had worked ers, selected about 300 acres each. extremely hard to make ends meet, but it was so diffi- The land had to be cleared for farming which was a cult. A decision was made by most of the farmers to huge task. Jessie's Grandfather and Matt were good leave the hills and try elsewhere. Some went to axemen and cross cut saw users. Clearing took many Tinamba area, one to Rochester and Jessie's parents years. In about1910, James was killed by a falling limb. moved to Yinnar. Australian Paper Mills bought most He was on horseback and was returning from a funeral. of the hill country and used it to grow pines and later The family cleared enough land to run some cows and eucalypts, for pulp and timber. sheep. The sheep proved unsatisfactory. The cows were The Beale's settled on an established farm in Yinnar, milked by hand. milking eighty cows. Their way of life continued much Jessie's mother's family came out to Australia via the same, but the bigger herd allowed for an adequate New Zealand, and it was in New Zealand that Ethel, living to be made. One difference was that and horse Jessie's mother, was born. When the family first moved and cart bought bread from the baker about twice a to Australia, they settled in Sydney for a while, where week and the children attended Yinnar State School. Ethel attended school. When Ethel was nineteen, the Jessie grew up and continued her schooling leaving family moved and also began farming in the Jeeralangs. in 7th Grade. She stopped at home then and helped her Ethel's brother was a builder. He built the family home mother with the cooking, gardening and cleaning. at the back of the Jeeralangs. Jessie particularly remembers cleaning the wood stove He obtained work in Morwell, so he would walk to with Zebra Polish, which was in a small round black work and walk home again for the weekend. Walking and white striped tin. Jessie's early experiences with great distances to work, the football or dances in those gardening fostered a life long interest. Wherever she days was common. Matt and Ethel met, and Jessie has lived her garden has been an important part of her believes they fell in love. They were married in life. Melbourne about 1904. They lived in the hills with her She loves to share cuttings with you. Many times I Grandfather and Rachael until he died in about 1921. have returned home with Impatiens which she has had Rachael returned to England. Matt and Ethel's ten chil- in water until they have grown roots, ready to share dren were all born in the time they lived there. with someone. "I just can't help myself" she once told Washing at the Spring me. Ethel was a brave and steadfast woman who had no This life that she loved, went on until Jessie was amenities to make life easy. Washing was done in cold nineteen when she met and married Tom Holt. Two water at the spring. Jessie says there were many beau- years before, Jessie had met Tom who was a farm tiful springs in the hills at that time. To help Matt had labourer, and a worker on the railways. They met in a concreted the front of the spring and that is where she group of friends. After the marriage, Tom continued to washed. Ethel used her own handmade soap to wash work on the railways until a decision was made to go the clothes, as did the family members, to wash them- farming on a share farm. selves. Jessie has fond memories of Tom and his Sunday A washing line was a long wire strung between two drives they took after milking was completed. Tom posts, with a prop to hold up the line in the middle so it was an avid prospector, and would welcome anyone would not sag and allow the clothes to drag on the who would come along with him and share his passion. ground. Wooden dolly pegs were used to hang out the Many drives to Tanjil or Walhalla were made, with clothes. The soap was made in an old kerosene tin, out- traces of gold found, but never enough to make his for- side over a fire. Jessie says her Mum was frightened tune. that the tin might boil over and be dangerous, or cause Jessie's parents died and they are buried in a mess in the house. The ingredients were boiled up and Hazelwood cemetery, as were her grandparents. mixed together, then tipped into flat tins, and allowed Jessie and Tom had two sons, Maurice and Ian. The to almost set. Then they would be cut into pieces for boys grew up on the farm, attending Yinnar Primary use. School and then Yallourn Technical College, travelling The only lighting was by kerosene lanterns. by bus. Matt grew all his own vegetables including Milking on Contract parsnips, carrots, pumpkin and potatoes. They bought The Holts were milking on a contract which meant peas and beans for Christmas- a special occasion! For that they had to send milk to the factory all year round. meat they bought meat from the butcher shop in Spring was the busiest time. The milking shed had Morwell. machines and they had about 70 head to milk. This would usually be a side of lamb. Groceries Jessie remembers preserving lots of fruit. Three were also bought in Morwell, in bulk amounts for cases of apricots would arrive by train on Christmas example, 72lbs of sugar, 140lbs of flour. Jessie remem- Eve. They would keep and ripen them for the next two bers beautiful roasts of beef on Sundays. days ready to be preserved. Then it was flat out work Ethel was good on the old treadle sewing machine, by Tom and Jessie using the Fowlers Preserving Kit. A making most of the family's clothes. Milking of the 30 little apricot jam was also made. 16 April 2009 Churchill & District News 21 A Churchill & District History Series LookingBack...... through the eyes of local residents

Tom had a sweet tooth, so he kept Jessie busy making biscuits house and cared for two cats at Traralgon. ing but just getting on with the job. She, along with her generation, and cakes. Jean and Maurie had two girls and one boy - Sheryl, who has is a great example to our country, especially in its present state, The dunny was out the back beside the wash house. There was two girls, Debbie who has two boys and Glenn who has a girl and whose work ethic of toiling hard and being satisfied, should be a copper in the wash house, to begin with, and concrete troughs a boy. noted, valued, honoured and adopted. and wringer. Later a washing machine was purchased. Ian (dec.) and Fay had three boys - Daryl Jessie followed in her mother's footsteps and made the boys who has one boy, Trevor who has two girls clothes when they were little. and Peter who has two boys, a total of 6 Jessie joined the CWA and Mother's Club in Yinnar. Jessie was grand children and 11 great grand children. a CWA member most of her married life. She was great at cro- The grandchildren were always welcome cheting. Some of her beautiful fine work decorated her home. to visit and stay whether on the farm, or in In 1956 Maurice married Jean and started his own family. Churchill, then Traralgon. Share Farming Jessie looked after herself, even though The Holt family continued to share farm for ten years. In that her sight is failing, with some help from time they made enough money to purchase their own farm at family, close friends and council services, Hazelwood in 1957, just behind the university. reaching the grand age of ninety six and a The farm was run down and it was a lot of hard work to clean half. Sadly on 3rd March 2009, after a short it up, getting rid of blackberries, tussocks and thistles. They milked time in hospital, suffering from kidney fail- 60 head. Life went on much as it had when they were share farm- ure, she said her good-byes. She said we ing. should not be sad for her as she was ready to Ian met Faye Tumney and they married. Ian eventually bought go and God was ready to receive her. It is the adjoining farm and cut it up into building blocks. He had to put we who are sad as we loose a wonderful in roads calling one Holt's Road and the other Tumney's Rosd. friend and role model. She died peacefully In around 1978, Jessie and Tom retired from the farm and with close family by her bedside. moved into Churchill. Jessie became involved with sorting of the In all the time I have known her, Jessie Fossick and Find bin at the Co-Operating Church. remained the same sweet, generous, modest In 1980 Tom died. Jessie had always been Anglican. and humble person, whose welcome smile Archdeacon Frank Lowe buried Tom. Frank described Tom as one and hug were warm and genuine. She was of Nature's gentlemen. That was how I met my friend Mrs. Holt. I like Tom, one of Nature's gentlewomen. visited her and then took her to St. Mary's Anglican Church in What a wonderful legacy she has left for Morwell. My fond remembrance is of taking Mrs. Holt home and family and those with whom she shared her having a late morning tea and delicious goodies which she had life. cooked for our pleasure. We can only wonder at is all the changes Several years later, Jessie sold up and moved to Traralgon to be in this world, Jessie has witnessed in her near her family, but all these years later we continue our friend- long life! ship. Jessie Holt belonged to a generation of In Traralgon, Jessie was very lonely. She joined the ADDAS people, the likes of which we will never see Group, and the St James' Day Care on Fridays, and attended St again. She was a person, whose way of life James' Church, where she met some lovely people. She continued and values included modesty, hospitality, these activities. The Friday St James group however had to close. good manners, working for what you have Jessie loved having a furry friend for company, around the with grit and determination, not complain- Gippsland Medical School - Community Based Placement As part of their first year medical At a gathering at Monash of the tion work. involved in the program and after a students being placed. Moe Life Skill course, students are required under- agencies to be involved this year, four The Salvo ladies said it was won- presentation at Gippsland Medical Community Centre is an adult and take a placement with a community agencies that participated last year derful having that extra assistance to School (GMS) so were several other community education centre that pro- agency. Last year's intake did twelve were interviewed and they reported on be able to help their clients, which medical students. So the GMS/GEP vides meaningful day activities and days and this year they will do eight how positive the program is for them- relieved some of the pressure. (Gippsland Education Precinct) men- further education programs for people days, spread over several weeks. selves and the students. Kerrie Miller For the students, the experience toring program was created. Six med- who have a disability. The aim is to give students a sense of the George Gray Centre Inc. in was real eye opener, seeing how a lot ical students were paired with 6 ado- Carole Burkett said she was very of the social factors and disadvantages Maffra/Sale says this program is fabu- of people live from day to day and lescents from the high school, for keen to have a range of students on which impact on health through a lous. The medical students develop meal to meal. They came to realize weekly meetings and activities. placement- not just the medical ones. whole range of issues. It also creates skills to communicate with people that the Salvos see a lot of sick people. Friendships were born and a great time She wanted to raise the community's ties between the student doctors and who have intellectual and physical dis- They do not go to a doctor as a script was had by all". (1) The GEP was very awareness of people with disabilities the Gippsland community and give abilities. This ability to communicate will be the result, and they just cannot supportive of the program and found it and change their perceptions. By students an insight into factors that is an excellent skill needed for their afford to buy fill it. successful with students having allowing the medical students an influence health in this region. future as doctors. They come to The project worked on by the stu- "improved retention rates at school, opportunity to participate in the Last year a range of agencies came understand how to ask questions and dents was to calculate the amount of improvement in academic achieve- agency's programs and services and to on board to give the students experi- not be intimidated by the person's money an average family/individual ment, and enhanced self-esteem and develop a project which would help ence firsthand experience. Students communication difficulties. They will would spend each year on health care. personal growth. Also there was a those involved with the programs, was were required to undertake a small be able to look beyond the disability Many clients would have to make the reduction in truancy, alcohol and illic- a very positive activity. research project. Placements included and see the person. The project under- choice between eating and health care. it drug use and a decrease in aggres- The medical student's project was the George Gray Centre Inc. at Maffra taken last year by the students was to From the Salvos point of view, this sive behaviour and mental illness. It is to research a program which would be and Sale, who cater for people with create a Communication Board using contact experienced by the students, hoped that each adolescent that partic- effective in the area of disability and intellectual disability by providing pictographs in areas of health, for helped develop empathy and gave ipates in the program will have broad- sexuality. This is an area which is support. example a person with a "sore" head. them insights into how they might er education and therefore improved often overlooked, ignored or put in the In specialist schools the students The Communication Board will help treat patients in these circumstances. job prospects and thus better health too hard basket. The two students participated in classroom activities. At doctors better understand people with Lyn Simmons of Berry Street said outcomes"(2) undertook an extensive literature Heyfield Community Resource Centre a communication disability. It was an that for their agency the placement Monash University has a program review in the area as a first stage of an the students were involved in prepar- opportunity for aspiring doctors to was incredibly successful. The two called Wildfire which aims to help overall project. This was followed by ing and serving lunches for communi- meet the agency and the people they students involved referred to their time indigenous and rural people. The stu- staff development time and a parent ty members. At Berry Street, two stu- support. The students were able to at Berry Street as their "humanizing dents who were part of this program information session. Education in dents participated in a mentoring pro- interact in the various programs. days" as it allowed them to be part of were able to use the research they had safety was the main aim of the project. gram and encouraged further partici- Rebecca and Bev of the Salvation a process not just a program. The learnt at Wildfire to apply to the Berry Both of the medical students were pation of other students. Army said the students helped out in Mentoring Program in which they Street placement. In turn the students invited to speak at the agency's AGM. The students placed at Latrobe City all aspects of their welfare work, pro- were involved is a program to build were able promote mentoring in the This included board members, parents, Council (LCC) showed through their viding food, clothing furniture, money relationships. Lyn was able to model Wildfire group and to involve community representatives and mem- research that there was a need for a bus to pay bills, glasses, bus tickets help the process to the students who could Associate Professor Elmar Villaneuva. bers of other agencies. They are very service between Monash University with school needs etc. The students sat then use it with the young people. Several more students have joined the thrilled with the outcome and hope to and the train station in Morwell. This in with the interviews with the client's They also had the opportunity to use mentoring program through this build on it with the next student place- is now in operation which is a fantas- permission, were involved with meet Lyn to debrief. The students said that it means ments tic outcome. and greet as well as some administra- had "inspired them to get more Lyn looks forward to the next two [1 and 2. First Edition Gippsland Medicine article Feature Profile Page 6] 22 Churchill & District News 16 April 2009 Yinnar Primary School Hazelwood North Primary School

SUCCESSFUL SPORTS DAY YINNAR AND DISTRICT SCHOOL SPORTS

The Yinnar Recreation Reserve was the venue for a fantastic Yinnar On Friday the 27th of March we and Districts School Athletics sports went to the annual Yinnar and day. District School Sports at the Yinnar The students from eight neighbour- Football Ground. ing schools competed in all age groups There were 6 events which were and all events. Yinnar Primary School long jump, long distance, sprints, students performed extremely well, high jump, shot-put, discus and showing great determination and some people did relays. sportsmanship. The little kids did beanbag accu- Yinnar Primary were the winning racy and beanbag distance instead of school and school captains discus and shot-put. Maximiliano Geraldes and Joelly The whole school participated Firmin accepted the trophy on the and our school came 4th overall. school's behalf. We all had fun co-operating on this sports day. Mrs Vesty's Grade 3/4 F'S THOUGHTS ABOUT THE Prep/One said they liked the high DAY: when to start. Everybody was yelling The sports day was fun, they were jump and long distance because it and shouting. We have a sports day to was great fun. held on the 27th March. see which school is the fittest. It is fun The day was nice weather, a bit Mrs Jones' Prep grade enjoyed versing other school.. We think Yinnar the running and high jump because cloudy. Teachers and parents set every- won because we were fit and we had lots thing up. The football club let us use the they want to keep fit. They enjoyed of energy to win. having fun together. ovals. It feels good to win. There was a gun that told us Ms Rule's Grade 4 enjoyed run- ning the sprint, they liked cheering other people on and seeing friends CELEBRATING STORIES author, Michael Salmon who entertained from other schools. Students at Yinnar Primary School the students whilst speaking about his BY Liam and Tony had a special 'S' day celebrating stories. experiences as an author. The importance of good story writers and readers was highlighted during the day. NEW BUILDING buildings make new exciting educational possibilities." Students wrote and The magnificent Hazelwood North Primary School We anticipate that the buildings will be completed by shared their own books with is looking forward to getting a brand new library, com- the end of the year. their peers. puter, cooking room and more class rooms. The Federal The Hazelwood North Primary School community is The school turned 'spot- Government is giving us money for the new class rooms very excited about the building. ty' as students wore spots and the State Government is giving us money for the STUDENT & WORK EXPERIENCE TEACHERS and stripes and enjoyed a new library. Just recently we have been very lucky and have had special snack of 's' food. It will be a massive improvement for Hazelwood three student teachers- Miss Hillier, Miss Tatterson and The day concluded with North because we haven't changed the buildings since Miss Watson. We also had two work experience people, a visit by popular children's 1994. Madeline and Wittney. They have been a great help for The new and improved computer lab will fit a whole the teachers. THANKS TO OUR CFA class in. All the kids at Hazelwood North Primary We are lucky to have such wonderful people coming School are looking forward to getting the bigger com- around and helping out students with work. We appreci- puter lab. The staff and students at Yinnar cake stall. ate the work that they have done. We are confident that The Library will be extraordinary when it is bigger, Primary School said a big thank you to The CFA were well represented on one day they will make great teachers. We would like to it won't be so squashy. It won't be so stuffy on hot days. the local CFA volunteers, with a special the day, making the time to walk around thank them dearly for all their efforts. BY Molly-Rose The cooking room will be amazingly great because School Fun Day. and chat to the students. and Mikayla we haven't got a cooking room and it will be so differ- The aim of the day was to thank the All enjoyed a sausage sizzle lunch PREPS EASTER EGG HUNT ent. We won't have to disturb the teachers in the staff local heroes for their superb efforts in before a special visit from the fire On the 30th of March 26 Preps did an Easter egg room. The new building is worth half a million dollars. fighting the local bushfires. trucks, sirens and all. hunt at the hall across the road from the school. This does not include the things that go in it. We will Students enjoyed The playgroup children hid the eggs for the students. have to get all new cooking equipment and a few more lots of fun activities The Preps said that they liked eating the colourful eggs computers. whilst raising and that they liked the different flavours. Our student The principal is looking forward to seeing the new money to donate to helper Miss Watson helped the Preps find the eggs. They buildings being built and says "It is very exciting to the Yinnar CFA. all had a really good time and enjoyed interacting with know we are getting a change to the school. We are still Fun activities the play group kids. BY Sophie and Jessica. unsure where to put the rooms at this stage. Our new included throwing wet sponges at the principal and teach- VISITING SHOW- MONSTERS IN MY WARDROBE ers, pin the hose on the fire truck, fire- Recently we had a visiting show called "Monsters in even cover him! We really enjoyed the show and we man obstacle course my Wardrobe." It told the story of a young boy named recommend the show to others! BY Zoey and Caitlin and a delicious Mark who thought there was a monster in his wardrobe. STUDENTS IN TOP GEAR One day when the monsters stole his belong- A group of 5/6 students ings he made a journey at Yinnar Primary School into the land of the have been working on an wardrobe! exciting extension program The students enjoyed contract called 'Top Gear". the show and thought it Students have been was really funny! We required to design and make enjoyed the funny faces a motorize wind powered all the performer made and terrain vehicle. the different sound The vehicle must suc- effects. The puppets were cessfully travel across an 'all really creative and one of terrain' track. our favourites was the After testing this vehicle caterpillar. One popular the students must graph their results in orate a papier mache crash helmet as part was when he tried to km/hour. well as write a very detailed coroner's hide under his tiny They have also had to make and dec- report. nightgown that didn't 16 April 2009 Churchill & District News 23 Churchill Primary School Right: Friday Night Fever

It has been another busy month for the stu- children's books, visited our school on March Duffus, Mrs. Donna Turpin, Mrs. Jacquie dents and community at Churchill Primary 3rd. He talked to the students about his work and Johnson, Mrs. Gena Flanigan, Mrs. Jodie School. showed his illustrating skills. He entertained the Davern, Mrs. Kelly Phillips, Mr. Steve NEW PRINCIPAL students with caricature drawings of our own stu- Mayer, Mr. Justin Clissold. We are very pleased to announce that Mrs. dents. Ben (our school captain) is shown below). SCHOOL REUNION. Susan Gilmore has been selected as our new There has been renewed interest in his books On Saturday 14th of March, a group of Principal. Susan has been with us for the term from the Library and many students bought ex students came back to school. It was and we look forward to working with her in the books to read at home. great to see and hear the greetings and years to come. Susan has extensive teaching CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY laughter as these adults recounted stories experience in Gippsland and will be a great asset In early March, we cleaned the school and about their days at Churchill Primary to our school. park area. It was great to see that most students School. They toured the school and had AVERY THOUGHTFUL GIFT were able to contribute to the clean up and have pictures taken on the playground and in the After the bush fire crisis, we were heartened some fun at the same time. The wind and the wild GP room, all the while chatting and remi- by a monetary gift from Linwood North Primary weather had felled branches and tree bits, so niscing. It is a reminder to us all that School in Christchurch, New Zealand. The there was a big pile made which was duly taken school is a great place to meet lifelong Linwood North Primary School students had a to the green waste disposal. friends. "cap" day. This was a novelty for the students FOOTY CLINIC FRIDAY NIGHT FEVER who usually wear Broad brimmed hats. The grades 3 - 6 were lucky to have a footy We found out that Mr. Mahoney was They paid for the privilege by donating clinic run by Churchill Football Club members. not only a talented and skilful footballer, money for a coin trail. Rather than donate to a They learned the skills needed to be a footy play- but an aspiring DJ as well. general bush fire relief fund, the school wished to er including kicking, handballing and bouncing. On Friday the 13th, Mr. give the money to a school in a fire area. This Each class had 30 minutes with the Footy Club Mahoney wowed the stu- New Zealand money was sent to our school, to be members and practised a lot of ball handling dents of grades P - 2 from given to our students affected by the fire. skills. Our Grade 3 - 4 teacher, Mr. Brandon 4:30 to 6:00 and from 6:30 - Around the same time, a new girl, Chloe, Mahoney is a member of the Churchill Football 8: 00 the students of grades 3 arrived at our school. She has come to live in senior side, so we will be following their - 6 as they danced to the fan- Churchill because her family home in Flowerdale progress closely this year. tastic music . Prizes were was burnt. We all decided that Chloe could have SCHOOL COUNCIL given for dancing and we had this money so that she could buy some new Our Annual General Meeting has been held lots of fun activities. There clothes. and we have some new members on the School were plenty of glow sticks, She was very excited, and surprised, when Council. glow glasses and glow arm Sports Day Mrs. Gilmore presented her with the money at It is with regret that we farewell outgoing bands to add to the atmos- assembly. After the students from our school had President, Mrs. Peta Whelan. Peta has put in an phere. Some students dressed seen the "funny" money, we had it changed to extraordinary effort as our President and she will up in the theme of Friday the 13th and many "real" Australian money. be missed. were unrecognisable. Our thanks go to our SPORTS DAY. We thank her and Mrs Natalie Wilkins and dedicated fundraising group who organised Churchill Primary School held its Sports Day Mr. Mark Medew who also served the Council the disco. on March 18th. We started the day at 1:00p.m for many years. The following Friday, we had a crazy hair and went until 7:00p.m. This gave working par- The incoming council consists of the follow- and casual clothes day. ents the chance to see their children participating ing members: President, Mr. Paul Comber, Mrs. On the Wednesday in between these in the Sports and after the events were finished Susan Gilmore, Mrs. Carmel Shields, Mrs. events, our school photos were taken. We we had a BBQ. We thank the Churchill Lions Donna Miller, Mrs. Helen Dyson, Mrs. Vicki Club members, who did a fantastic job of feeding the 300 or so parents, children and teachers and Michael Salmon the sports went off without a hitch. It was a warm Sports Day day and the students put in a wonderful effort. Our age champions were as follows: 5 & 6 were relieved to see year olds, Kayla Welsh and Dylan Kamphuis, 7 that none of the stu- y.o, Shayla Smith, Caleb Bell and Michael dents mixed up the Pendlebury, 8 y.o, Tayla Kelty Roberts and dates. Bailey Flanigan, 9 y.o, Breeanna Langhans, Ayen Anyieth, Toby Thain, Bailey Shirreff and Ryan Left: Lowrie, 10 y.o, Bonnie Kearns, Jayden Scott and Bradley Sands, 11 y.o, Kalisha Henshaw, Tristan Monetary Turpin, Andrew Maxwell and Riley Flanigan, 12 gift from / 13 y.o, Lani Murdoch, Tyler Holdsworth and Linwood Ben Lewis. The winning House was Yellow North House. Primary MICHAEL SALMON VISIT Michael Salmon, the well known author of School

Hazelwood North Primary School Sheep Turtles The sun is rising The sun is rising The sheep are jumping around Like floating rocks Like snow that is falling The turtles swim out again By Chelsea By Christina

Dogs Dinosaurs The bright sun is up Dinosaurs, dawn, dusk All the dogs are out playing Eating lots of flesh or herbs Jumping like rabbits Lizards similar By Nelly By Charlie

Congratulations Congratulations to Jessica Norwood of grade 6 who won the 50 metre Breaststroke and Butterfly events at the Regional Swimming Championships held in Morwell. This success means Jess will progress to the state finals on the 27th of April. All the best Jessica, this will be a wonderful experience competing against the best in the state.

Sports Day Preps Easter Egg Hunt 24 Churchill & District News 16 April 2009 Kurnai College Churchill Campus / Gippsland Education Precinct Year 8's Medieval Fortnight Kurnai Music This integrated project involves all subjects studied by the Year 8's, using the theme. Program The project began with watching a Medieval history film called 'Timeline', which transports the students back in time to see what life was like then. Deb Sheppard cooked a medieval banquet for the students so they could experience the food of the times. The meal consisted of roast lamb and beef, with hon- eyed carrots and parsnips, and pea and ham soup. No there were no potatoes. They didn't have them then! Some staff came dressed in medieval costumes. The students have also participated in an archery competition in physical education. They have made chain mail, and applied this technique to making jew- ellery in art classes. English classes produced a magazine of styles of dress of medieval times. There were also articles on the problems the people faced and news articles. In Information and Communication Technology (ICT) the students designed and constructed a medieval manor with a castle, village area and farm paddocks with the 3 field system of crop rotation. All this was Students are coming out of the Blues Brothers Band. Students are also done to scale. woods, fields and classrooms and are encouraged to form their own groups at The maths teachers had the students design a board pleting the work as a group effort. In some cases the stu- making their presence felt loud and all campuses. This year sees the com- game using problem solving strategies to progress dents were called upon to work with students they clear. Approximately a tenth of the col- mencement of the College Wide Concert across the board. wouldn't usually work. The aim of this was to increase lege population are participating in the Marching Band, which rehearses after- For Science, the students had to construct a tre- social, co-operation and communication skills, and music program, with Churchill campus school on a weekly basis, and students buchet or catapult. inclusiveness. leading the way with one quarter of the from all three campuses participate in All these tasks have focussed on the students com- campus population actively learning a this unique group. Kurnai College- GEP- New Principal musical instrument at Kurnai College. The Music Department also organis- Matt Jobling has accepted the position of GEP The Music program at Kurnai es the annual Kurnai Idol, a vocal/music Principal. He is a former student of Morwell High College is an optional subject that is in competition held during term 2 which is School. He was born in Melbourne and moved to high demand. Over half of the current available to all Kurnai College students. Darwin when he was eight years old, the year after year 7 enrolments at Churchill campus Auditions at each campus determine the Cyclone Tracey. When he was twelve he moved to have submitted in 2008 their Expression finalists. All finalists from all three Morwell. Of Interest forms to participate in music campuses will met and compete for the After completing secondary education, Matt went program for this year. The structure of ultimate prize late term two. Up for to Monash G.I.A.E. where he gained a Bachelor of the Music Program has been carefully grabs is a first prize of a $200 voucher, Business Accounting. He worked in this field for three designed to prepare all music students name inscribed on the Kurnai Idol years then returned to University to do a Graduate on their instruments for VCE Music. Champion Shield and a possible record- Diploma of Education, starting his teaching career at Music tuition is available across the ing of the winning song. Names can be Kurnai in 1991. entire college on all woodwind, brass, left in the Music Rooms at both Morwell Matt has taught at every campus of Kurnai, and also percussion, string, keyboard instruments and Churchill Campuses or at the worked at the regional office as a Curriculum and voice. The Music team are all General Office of the Precinct Campus. Consultant. Before he was appointed Campus Kurnai College employed staff. The Entry fee is merely $1.00 per student. Principal, Matt was a Leading Teacher for ten years. team consists of Ian Hopkins - teacher of The Music Department at Kurnai Matt wants to continue to develop the pathways guitar and bass guitar; Courtney Wood College is a major supporter for local offered by the GEP and further build relationships with and Paddy O'Dowd - teachers of flute, community businesses. Initiatives with the other partners in the GEP, to maximise the oppor- clarinet and saxophone; and Joseph firms that are currently in place include: tunities for the local students Bonnici - Head Of Music and teacher of the collection of the Don Louie Pizza Student Representative Council (SRC) trumpet, french horn, trombone, tuba, tops; Ritchies Community Benefits Card voice, piano, drum kit, tuned percussion for Kurnai-Music; and A & P The elections have taken place Quinn, School Captain adn Jame while present. They are trying to and VCE Music class. Electronics in Traralgon. to choose the year level representa- Day, School Vice Captain. think of actions e.g. lunchtime The Music Program comprises of a For further information about the tives for the SRC. These representatives are activities, which will encourage the variety of teacher directed campus based Music Program, Sponsorship and The Year 10 reps become the already thinking of ways to help kids to come to school and benefit groups that include Concert Bands, KP Advertising, contact Mr Joseph Bonnici School Captains. improve their school environment. from their attendance. NoiseMakers (percussion band) and - Head of Music on 041 7355 048. The representatives are: The Year 8s have set up an inter- They would definitely like to re- Pop/Contemporary bands including a Year 7: Isaac Van Rhine, Kurt active discussion forum on Wik instate recycling bins in the school Holt, Ainsley Browne and Kaitlin Space, as a way for the representa- yard to recycle cans and PET bot- Lugton. Year 8: Jackson Chin, tives to interact and communicate tles. These would match the system Nathan Noblet, Jess Hillenaar and ideas. This is a special access facili- already existing at the GEP. Amy Fanke. Year 9: Brad ty for use by these young people The school captains will repre- Holcombe, Ryan Pither, Cassie Hill only. sent the school at the ANZAC Day and Jayne Quigley. Year 10: Luke The Year 10s have ideas to Yinnar service. Hamilton, School Captain, Dan enhance the motivation of students Hale, School Vice Captain, Jaclyn to attend school and be engaged Bushfires A number of the staff, students mend all those people involved who dents for their respect and under- and their families were heavily were able to provide a terrific effort standing displayed towards the fire impacted by the recent bushfires, to minimise the impact of the most fighters in giving up areas for them defending their homes and helping ferocious fires in the local area for to rest and recuperate. others. One of the students deserv- many years. Many of the fire fight- Fire affected students are able to ing particular mention is Jack Sandy ers transported into the area set up access support or just have a chat who, as a qualified CFA member, base at Monash University and with the Advocate located in Student New teachers Vashon Weaver and Amy Kihl-Larsen with Nello Carbone spent numerous hours over the four shared a range of facilities which the Services. days fighting the fires. students access for the first few days New Principal - continued from page 1 The school would like to com- of term. The school thanks the stu- He has a Master's in Education which In the twelve months he will spend at Congratulations focussed on the Middle Years and had Kurnai he will focus on walking with the Two GEP students were awarded and fund raising activities, and his the college in public speaking Educational Leadership Training as a teachers to further improve practice and Citizen of the Year at Australia Day involvement in the Rotary Club. Ben engagements, and participated in coach and mentor. He has spent eight therefore student learning practice. In celebrations. is currently studying Year 12 at the local sporting teams including a sen- years conducting professional develop- this he will use his considerable back- Ben Huke was named Young GEP Campus. ior premiership in the Mid- ment for teachers, this being a special ground experiences in coaching and Citizen of the Year for Latrobe City, Dale Murphy was named the Gippsland Football League. Dale is interest of his. mentoring. This also fits in very well being recognised for his contribu- Churchill Young Citizen of the Year. to commence his University studies Terry is married with three children with the school's current focus on teach- tions to student leadership, charity Dale was Dux for 2008, represented this semester. and five grandchildren- all boys. ing and learning. 16 April 2009 Churchill & District News 25 Churchill North Primary School

Yinnar and District Athletics Day

The whole school was bussed to the Yinnar variety of activities including long jump, long It was great to see children cheering on oth- sportsground to take part in the annual Yinnar distance, discus, relays, sprints and bean bag ers in their team and putting in their best effort in and District Sports Day. Children took part in a activities for the juniors. each activity. Sound of the Week

After School Care Children in Grade Prep continue with their - with Frogs in a pond and D- with guest The Active After School Care Program contin- activities as well as group games. A great display creative and fun ways to learn the sounds of speakers talking about Dinosaurs, making ues to be run each night and is proving to be suc- of some of their work can be seen in the Multi- the alphabet. The last few weeks have been F Dancing Dinosaurs and a Dinosaur Cake. cessful. Children have enjoyed taking part in craft Purpose Room. Water Tanks Grade 5/6 Leadership Camp

Tabloid Sport Day The school has recently welcomed the addi- A very rewarding 2 day leadership camp tion of 8 new rain water tanks. These tanks are was held for all students in grades 5 & 6, currently in the process of being installed and students participated in team initiative will be fully operational by term 2. It is planned activities, kite making, sports sessions and that the water collected will service all toilets worked cooperatively on developing a within the school. movie reflecting the schools core values of trust, courage, patience, team work, cooper- Crazy Hair Day ation, respect, listening and responsibility. The whole school arrived at school with some Instructional Leadership Project unusual hair styles; this was to help raise money Staff were instrumental in piloting a for the cystic fibrosis foundation by colouring or regional initiative with Dr Tom Fowler-Finn wearing their hair in 'crazy' hair styles. The day from America; this program involves princi- was organised by our Junior School Councillors pals learning more about student learning by who awarded prizes to four children in each visiting classes and observing high quality grade with the 'craziest' hair. The day was a great practise. success and much fun was had by all. It was both exciting and overwhelming Bright Sparks to be one of the first schools, 28 principals arrived at Churchill North Primary school Bright Sparks is up and running. So far two and visited all classes. It was fantastic to groups are being offered to students - Press Club receive such positive feedback. Some of the and Sports. Children have been collecting infor- comments include mation, filming and taking photos for presenta- *All classes were stimulating and engag- tion at assembly. Mrs. Hanratty our Blue Earth ing teacher has taken the opportunity to strengthen *The school grounds were neat and tidy All grades took part in an afternoon of fun, fit- games, juggling and circus activities, hurtles and the skill development of children in physical *It was evident that staff had positive ness and team work with a Tabloid Sports Day. obstacle courses and relays. education. relations with their students Children were split into mixed groups named The day proved to be such a success that The program will continue next term with the *It was evident that staff cared about stu- after Australian animals. Children then took part another one is planned for later in the year. introduction of science and extension in physical dents, with examples of positive praise in activities such as ball skills, mind and thinking education. *Students were polite and courteous 26 Churchill & District News 16 April 2009






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Hi Girls and Boys LIONS BIRTHDAY CLUB Lions Club of Churchill and District This month we have some riddles, a dot-to-dot to do and colour and a Sudoku. We hope you are enjoying the school holidays.

Hi Kids, If you are under 12 years old "JOIN THE CLUB". Ask Mum, Dad, Guardian or Carer to ring the editor of the CHURCHILL AND DISTRICT NEWS on 5122 2589 or fill out the application below. Each month two lucky Birthdayites get to win a $15.00 voucher to spend as they like at the Churchill Newsagency. Its that easy. Join up now and be in it We apologise to all the February & March Birthdayites for being late in publishing names and winners. FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYITES Hayley Beyer, 12 Sam Flanigan, 12 Toby Thain, 9 Hannah Dal Pazzo, 8 Corey Kootstra-Denton, 11 Madeleine Turpin, 12 Bailey Flanagian, 8 Page Rowley, 12 Nathan Slusser, 11 THE LUCKY BIRTHDAY WINNERS FOR FEBRUARY WERE: TOBY THAIN & HANNA DAL PAZZO MARCH BIRTHDAYITES Jay Berry, 9 Rowan Flake-Farrell, 11 Natalie Butler, 9 Jack Bennet, 12 Jye May, 12 Joshua McCord, 11 Cameron Bianconi, 9 Thomas Hayes, 7 Megan Burgess, 9 Jarrod Henderson, 12 THE LUCKY BIRTHDAY WINNERS FOR MARCH WERE: MEGAN BURGESS& JAY BERRY Sudoku Sudoku a number game in which you will use logic to solve the puz- APRIL BIRTHDAYITES zle. There is NO mathematics involved. Keene Griffiths, 10 on the 3rd Darrein Johnson, 9 on 14th Ruby Smith, 3 on 27th The puzzle consists of 9 x 9 numbers in a square grid made up of Allanah Shankland, 6 on 7th Liam Antonelli, 10 on 18th Olivia Morgan, 12 on 27th Teresa Simpson, 9 on 12th Brenton Clissold, 9 on 19th smaller 3 x 3 square grids. Each row and column must contain just one Damian Toward, 11 on 12th Shuhrat Rafia, 8 on 25th of each number.

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1 6 2 4 5 8 3 LIONS CLUB OF CHURCHILL BIRTHDAY CLUB FORM Riddles NAME: How do you stop a mouse squeaking? ADDRESS: Oil it What is an Echidna's favourite pizza? PHONE NUMBER: Ant-chovie Pizza. What do you get if you lie under a cow? BIRTHDATE: A pat on the head. Please Circle: BOY or GIRL What planet is thought to be inhabited by dogs? PARENT/CAREGIVER: Pluto What is the dog's favourite car? Signed: Pawsche Date: What would you do if your dog swallowed your only pen? **Please Note all information is strictly confidential Use a pencil. What kind of cheese do dogs like the best? RETURN TO APPLICATION TO THE SECRETARY Muttsarella. PO BOX 110 What do dogs and trees have in common? CHURCHILL 3842 Bark 16 April 2009 Churchill & District News 27 Valley Trophy

60 George Street Centre Morwell *Engraving *Personalised Coffee Mugs *Name Badges *Giftware and Pewter *Glass Engraving *Large Trophy Display FAX 5134 1334 5134 1493 www.valleytrophycentre.com.au Boolarra Bowls Club STRUT RE-GAS Continued from page 28 questions. of competitions are listed below. To Margaret and all the family we This day coincided with the mixed Ladies Result Tel: (03) 5166 1665 Mob: 0407 542 122 share in your loss and extend our pair's day so many members were in Singles: Winner: B Fox. R/U: deepest sympathy.The recent bushfires attendance. B Noblett “The Strut Specialist” in the Boolarra area impacted on sev- Our thanks go to the Yinnar 100 Up: Winner: B Fox. R/U: o New Struts available including Stainless Steel eral club members and came within Bowling Club who recently offered us V McLean o Automotive applications: cars, 4wd, meters of the club but, timely inter- their normal Wednesday Triples Day Champion Singles: Winner: J trucks, buses & tractors. vention by CFA units saved the mem- as their green has been close for reno- Whelan. R/U: B Fox o Office/Medical Equipment: chairs, bers homes and the club from serious vation. This offer was accepted and Pres. Handicap: Winner: J photocopiers etc. loss. used by Boolarra to raise funds for Prior. R/U: J Whelan o Boats, Trailers & Industrial uses. On Sunday the 1st of March the much needed equipment for the Championships Pairs: Boolarra community held a special Boolarra Fire Brigade. The day was a Winners: B Couling/B Fox. R/U: Struts are not throw away items. recovery day to thank the local brigade great success with teams from N Roy/S Hinds. They can be RE-GASED! for their efforts during the bushfire Thorpdale, Mirboo North, Fish Creek, Drawn Game Triples: J emergency with the special guest Neerim South, Longwarry, and Medew/V McLean/S Johnston. 100 Up: C Prior all rinks will be used so it is hoped a being the retiring Police Inverloch just to name a few. Mens's Result Sunday the 26th of April has been great day was experienced. Commissioner Christine Nixon. While In excess of $1400 was raised Champion Pairs: D Caldwell, S proposed as our Presentation Night so I have probably left some news in attendance Ms Nixon made a point toward a generator and associated Peters stay in touch until a firm date is items out but time constraints are my of seeing just how close the fires came equipment which will allow the local President Handicap: J Stockton. announced. demon. Nevertheless as I always say to the club so club. Members escorted brigade to their job with greater safety. 2 Bowls Singles: C Prior The big Ladies Invitational Day keep bowling till someone calls last her across to the club where she was During the year many annual Club Champion Singles: B Allen will have been held just before this end. able to view the situation and ask events are held and the results to date Mixed Pairs: C Roy/N Roy news update goes to print. On this day FFactoractoryy TTrrainedained SerServicevice TTechniciansechnicians

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Recovery Day with Christine Nixon By JOHN WYATT cere vote of thanks is extended to them. Our 2008/2009 pennant concluded Ladies Pennant has concluded and I on Saturday the 14th February. Our am reliably informed that with one more Saturdays this season were a "mixed win during the season they could have bag" with a forfeit, rain, and two days of been in the finals having, won half their excessive heat. games. The ladies also at times strug- The season was a difficult one for gled with numbers and several men the club with Division 3 having little were called upon to fill in. A vote of success to encourage all their endeav- thanks is extended to the men concerned ours and now facing relegation to divi- for their efforts. sion 4. Team numbers was one con- Towards the latter part of the season tributing factor for this disappointing the club was deeply saddened by the result. The challenge for all club mem- loss of two of its founding members. bers is to make sure that over the period Gwen Walsh was club champion fifteen between now and next season we lift our times and won the GDLBA several numbers and commitment and re-assert times. Gwen was always ready to be ourselves as a power in the Mid part of the life of the club. We all extend Gippsland Bowling Association. to Gwen's family our deepest sympathy Division 5 did not have a very suc- Norm Halliday also a founding member, cessful season either but has managed to five times Club Champion and Life keep their position. Member passed away recently. Norm Team numbers was also a problem always believed in the solidarity of the for division 5. Player availability caused club and when he was not able to bowl the selection panel a lot of extra work any more, willingly did what he could and many phone calls. It should be for the good of the club. Ordering a beer noted also that the ladies are always at the bar will somehow never be the willing to help out and saved the various same. teams from being short handed. A sin- Continued on page 27