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The FREE MooraboolYour Local News NewsVol 7 No 46 Tuesday 26 November, 2013 Serving Ballan and district since 1872 Phone 5368 1966 Fax 5368 2764 this week’s NEWS Avenue of Honour Lauren and Chris may have a more secure roof over their heads now they are married, but on the Moorabool day of their wedding local Dining photographer Natasha Hurst captured the couple Page 4 underneath a magnificent canopy of elm trees in the Avenue of Honour. “We were fortunate there was not much traffic this day and a quick couple of shots captured the moment,” she said. Lauren Prout is the daughter of Colin and Heather Prout of Bacchus Marsh, and Chris Barker is the son of Anthony and Gillian Barker, also of Bacchus Marsh. Attending Lauren and Chris were bridesmaids Lee Indoor533 HIG OutdoorH STREET, MELTON Ph: 9747 4444 Brockland, Rebecca Prout Page 10 and Laura Porter. Flower WIN A FAMILY PASS girls were Willow and Lexie Prout. The couple married on WIN Friday 25 October 2013 and OF 1 35 FAMILY celebrated with a reception PASSES TO SEE at Maddingley Park A PREVIEW clubrooms with cherished SCREENING OF family and friends. AT 6:45PM WEDNESDAY 11TH DECEMBER 2013 COURTESY OF THE BALLAN NEWS & READING CINEMAS MELTON Special preview screening. No tickets can be purchased to this session. Send in a self-addressed envelope to: The Ballan News 40 Old Geelong Rd, Ballan 3342 Entries to be received by COB Tuesday 30 November, 2013. READINGCINEMAS.COM.AU Free Movie Lauren and Chris seal their marriage Tickets with a kiss in the Avenue of Honour Photo – Natasha Hurst Page 26 G.J. BRADDING Evaporative Your Local air-conditioning specialist HEATING & COOLING Cooling Phone: 5367 4964 [email protected] www.gjbradding.com.au SYSTEMS Warning - For your own health and well being service your air-conditioner priorRTA to #summer. AU03582 From $2,990 inc gst Roselea MN180510 Order Now for Pre-Christmas Installation … Blinds Elegance by Design Awnings Romans Curtains Roller Blinds Ph: 0438 692 858 Free in-home Consultation www.roseleablinds.com.au Professional Advice Page 2 The Moorabool News – 26 November, 2013 Email - [email protected] $ 99 25 kg FreshFres Ocean Trout Fillets FRESH FISH 2 Dozen $ 99 $ 22 kg 20 or $12.99doz Sweet Thai Chilli Prawns Fresh OOystersers 61¢ HOT Per Can HOT PRICE PRICE 46¢ Per Can ANY 2 FOR $ $ 99 22 22 ea $ 99 Moro Olive Oil Tin 4L Pepsi or Schweppes 24 Pack x oorr or 12 ea Coca Cola 18 Pack x 375mlml $5.74 per litrere Limit 2 per Customerer Proudly Australian owned and truly independent On sale Wednesday 27th November to Tuesday 3rd December 2013 FOODWORKS BACCHUS MARSH 1-9 Bennett Street, Bacchus Marsh Phone: 5367 3388 Limit rights reserved. Persons under the age of 18 will not be served alcohol or tobacco. Email - [email protected] News The Moorabool News – 26 November, 2013 Page 3 Good old fashioned fun MN1102G GORDON’S BACK IN TIME FESTIVAL … is back again. From 11am this Saturday November 30, the town’s recreation reserve will be transformed into a colour- ful celebration of commu- nity, warm weather and old-fashioned fun. Ballarat-based Olympic me marathon runner Steve Direct Far rs Market Moneghetti will make an appearance, as will Penny- farthing entertainer Greg www.thefruitsoflife.com.au Nunn and juggling, whip- cracking unicycler Eric the THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS Red. Entertainment will also include clowns, a jumping Fresh from our Farm Fresh from our Farm castle, showbags and Afri- can drumming. A dunking machine will be available for those who want to hone their ball skills – or just have fun get- ting wet. Organiser Paddy Mitchell GREEN CABBAGE BEETROOT said the new owners of the $1.49 each 50c each Yuulong Lavender Farm at Mount Egerton would also sing and play guitar on the Fresh from our Farm day. “The Grand Concert Street Organ will be playing, Sam Azzopardi, Neil Harrison and Friends will play gui- (L-R) Fiona Williams, Jan Spiteri and Paddy Mitchell get in some egg and spoon racing practice before this Saturday’s ‘Back in Time’ festival at the Gordon Recreation Reserve. tars and sing, with buskers Photo Helen Tatchell situated at points around RHUBARB WHITE PEACHES the oval,” she said. feature at the festival as and gourmet sausages. with the repair of an his- $1.99 each $2.79 kg “The Wombat Arts Group well as more than 70 stall- The festival was first held toric giant clock at the local will also organise old time holders with produce, art, at the oval in 2006 and was post office and the closure activities for children on the craft and more. of the entire main street. initially held every two day such as egg-and-spoon Food will include Thai It also gained media at- Fruit & Veg Boxes races and sack races.” cuisine, wood-fired pizzas, years. It has now become tention for a having a Santa The Ballan Scouts and lo- wood-fired scones, twisty an annual fixture. who gave out additive-free Easy Eater: $30 cal woodworkers will also potatoes, baked potatoes Last year it changed focus lollies. Vegetables: 1 piece Jap Pumpkin 100g Green Beans 1 bunch Rhubarb* 1 Beetroot* 3 Tomatoes MOORABOOL LIGHT ORCHESTRA 1 bunch Bok Choi 1 Zucchini 1 Broccoli* Fruit: House fire 1 Green Capsicum 2 Fuji Apples 2 Carrots 3 Apricots Musical Director: 250g Coleslaw 2 Bananas Barry Wilkins OAM 1 Lebanese Cucumber proudly presents 100g Salad Mix 250g White Seedless Grapes suspicious 100g Cup Mushrooms 5 White Peaches 2 Brown Onions 2 Packham Pears A house fire is being treated as suspicious after a Bal- 500g Chat Potatoes 1 punnet Strawberries* lan weatherboard went up in flames early last Thursday morning. Fruity Tooty Small: $34 ‘Sounds of Christmas’ On the corner of Stead and Simpson Streets, CFA units Sunday 1 December 2013 @ 2pm were called to the premises between 1.00am – 2.00am to 3 Granny Smith Apples 250g Crimson Seedless Grapes 250g White Seedless Grapes Bacchus Marsh Grammar School Auditorium/Gymnasium find the property well alight. 3 Royal Gala Apples 5 Apricots 2 Green Kiwi Fruit (Sth Maddingley Road – Enter First Gate … Follow Signs) Ballan Leading Senior Constable Rod Oppenhuis said an 1 Hass Avocado 1 Mango A memorable Pleasant Sunday Afternoon of Christmas arson squad chemist had been at the scene. 3 Bananas 2 Valencia Oranges Music from around the World, performed by 40 local “The fire is alleged to have started outside at the front 1 punnet Blueberries 5 White Peaches musicians and special Guest Artists. door. 1/2 Canteloupe 2 Packham Pears “Bacchus Marsh CIU is investigating and it is being treat- 100g Cherries 1 punnet Strawberries ed as suspicious,” he said. • ROBERT BARBARO No one was in side the house at the time of the fire and Fruity Tooty Large: $56.50 (Operatic Tenor) neighbouring properties did not suffer any damage. Anyone who may have information is urged to contact 5 Granny Smith Apples 500g Crimson Seedless Grapes Bacchus Marsh CIU on 5366 4500 or Ballan Police 5368 5 Royal Gala Apples 500g White Seedless Grapes 1303. 10 Apricots 5 Green Kiwi Fruit 2 Mangoes • ‘IN HARMONY’ 2 Hass Avocadoes 5 Bananas 5 Valencia Oranges (Senior Student Vocal Ensemble) 1 punnet Blueberries 10 White Peaches • ROBERT WRZASZCZ 1/2 Canteloupe 5 Packham Pears (Violin & Leader) 200g Cherries 2 punnets Strawberries • JANELLE ANTHONY *Harvested Fresh from our Farm! (Piano/Accompanist) Compere: FRANK CLARK - Free Home Delivery* Presenter, Radio 3BA Ballarat 102.3 Saturday Mornings GENERAL ADMISSION $15 Children Under 16 Free & Tuesday Evenings *** Tickets available from Bacchus Marsh businesses, * See our website or Bacchus Marsh Florist & Nursery (185 Main St); & Little Ph 5367 0606 Lucky Café (3 Grant Street) or at the door from 1pm Pictured: Large Fruity Tooty Box Tooty Fruity Large Pictured: General Enquiries: Tel 03 5367 3567 CFA crews bring the house fire under control in the early Phone: 5367 5338 Fax: 5367 5555 email: [email protected] hours of last Thursday morning in Ballan. 411 Avenue of Honour, Bacchus Marsh Photo – Michael Conroy Page 4 The Moorabool News – 26 November, 2013 Email - [email protected] An advertising feature of The Moorabool News dining Moorabool Dining Guide to the Moorabool Region December 2013 Hudsons Great Western Hotel Hudson’s Great Western Hotel is one of the Central Highlands’ oldest and most loved hotels. Offering a NEW summer menu with a huge variety of finest quality meals at the best affordable prices, Hudson’s dining room is now open until 9pm on Friday and Saturday nights. Hudson’s Hotel boasts a fully stocked drive thru bottle shop, open 7 days a week until 11pm, a popular Beer Garden to enjoy a cold beverage or a delicious meal, live music, pool table, dart board and the popular $15 Veteran’s and Seniors two course menu. The kids also have their own special two course menu at only $10. The dining room is open Wednesday – Sunday and is available for functions and private parties (bookings essential). So why not come in for a fresh look at an old favourite. Simple hospitality at its best! 110 Inglis Street, Ballan 5368 1000 Style Location Hours Contact Special 110 Inglis Street Wed-Sun 12-2pm (lunch) Veterans/Seniors Menu Hudsons Traditional 5368 1000 Great Western Hotel BALLAN 6-8pm (dinner) Wed, Thu, Fri Lunch Only Order online Gourmet 101 Main Street Open 5367 7760 Soprano’s Pizza Bar www.sopranosonmain.com.au Pizza Bar 5pm - Late www.sopranosonmain.com.au BACCHUS MARSH 5367 7761 Home Delivery and take away 116 Main Street Lunch 7 Days 12-2.30 PM Australian 5367 6421 Specials daily Court House Hotel BACCHUS MARSH Dinner 7 Days 6-8.30 PM Hearty Open Daily from 10am, Tuesday Locals $14 Parma & $12 3 Greendale-Myrniong Rd Lunch Everyday 12-2pm, Pasta & Weekly Draw.