is produced monthly by the editorial board of the Violet Town Action Group. 28 V.T. Community House AGM September 2007 Postage Paid “Priceless” No. Coordinator: Terry Frewin ph. 5790 8635 2 Community Forest planting Please Note that opinions expressed in arti- 2 Seed Savers meet cles & letters etc. in the Village Voice are not 3 Probus necessarily those of the editorial board & 5 Tennis Club AGM VTAG. 8 Community Market

Articles to be in the box at Delahey's Super- 8 Quilt & Craft Sale market by the 20th of each month, or may be 10 Uniting Church Ladies Guild posted to R.M.B. 3061, Violet Town 3669, OR 12 V.T. Seniors emailed to Terry at [email protected] If 12 VT Business Network meeting the 20th falls on a Sunday, then there will be a 16 HREP working bee final pick up from the boxes on the following 17 Garden Club Monday. 17 Cooinda Mystery Night 20 Quilters group 20 Marketing & Promotion meet’g 22 Jubilee Swamp event 24 70’s + luncheon Business Advertisement Rates 27 VTBNC Ladies Auxiliary $20 half page $10 1/4 page Full page ads only if space allows, $40

For people outside the mail delivery area, it is 2 October Customer Service meeting possible to subscribe to the Village Voice. 11 October Bereavement Workshop Cost is $6.50 per year. Please send name, 16/17 October Pudding Stirrers address & $6.50 to the 23/24 October Pudding Stirrers Violet Town Action Group, 26 October Quickshears C/- RMB 3061, Violet Town 3669. 6 November Cup Day Luncheon

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16 Violet Town Village Voice September 2007 Violet Town Village Voice September 2007 1 Sorry for this but we do need to meet all the Hall Committee Report council requirements for insurance pur- The hall has been a busy place lately! The poses! exterior painting has begun, we hope you like the colours we have chosen, it is going to make Remember Hall bookings to Virginia Ph 57981774 and thanks to Pam for taking over Use this page to post your FREE ad a huge improvement to the Complex. Spouting FOR SALE and timber work has been repaired, broken this roll for a few months. The keys to the com- Well loved three seater 1930’s lounge, solid windows in the toilets replaced, draught stop- plex are at the milkbar, please sign the book jarrah frame, needs reupholstering. pers etc in the supper room have made a huge when you collect the keys! $200 or best offer: difference to the efficiency of the heaters in that The Hall committee Computer desk, grey laminate, suit small space. room, and picture rail has been installed in the $50 or best offer. supper room to hang exhibitions. HREP Phone 5828 9217 or 0418 883 941 Of course the new airconditoner/heater in the For all insurance requirements meeting room too has made a huge difference. WORKING BEE . House & Contents Double bunk bed, single on top, mattresses, The RSL are about to install a display case in Sunday 16th September . Farm side-rails & ladder, very good condition, $400 the meeting room foyer area to securely display 10am - 2pm BBQ lunch provided . Motor Vehicles Phone Wendy Chapman 5798 1500 their treasures, watch out for other changes in Meet at the bank near the split on the track . Business Insurance this area, as we aim to set it up as another north side of the Honeysuckle, near the railway . Heavy Motor & Agricultural Equip- Ford Laser sedan, red, 1990, very good condi- possible meeting area for small groups. line. We are matting and planting the bank, infill ment tion, $7,500. Ph: 0427 316 587 Talking of exhibitions did you see the quilting planting other areas and oiling the seats and display market day, if you didn’t don’t miss it tables. Grundfos pressure pump, Model PT8, $200 next market day it is absolutely superb! In the Many hands make light work, come for an hour Ph: Geoff 5790 8670 supper room. or two. If you cant make it that day, jobs can be done on other days. Enjoy the plantings, the URGENT We are having problems with the park is looking fantastic. Community Complex being left unlocked at Bring your family and friends and join in the fun. For a free quote or no obligation re- times. Please if you are the last ones at the All welcome, GARAGE SALE view of your current insurances call: complex make sure all the doors are locked. For more info Robin 57981335 or Lance and Unit 2 / 8 Lily Street You need to keep the keys to lock the doors Bill Collins 0358 220595 (bus.) 0357 Kate 57981408 so if you have an evening meeting the keys Violet Town 981684 (a.h.) 0412138556 (mob.) or email: need to go back to the Milk Bar the next Saturday 8th September [email protected] morning. The supper room and the Hall are Community Forest the biggest problem. It is not enough to Planting Day 8am—2pm VicWide Insurance Services P/L (Auth. assume that others will do it!!!! If anyone Household goods Rep. 269075) finds the complex open can they report it in Sunday 2nd Sept. 9.30 am the books in the supper room or near the Shadforth Reserve, Shiffner St Violet Town copier so we can track down who is leaving [within the Golf Course, inside the trotting track] it open. Finish by 1pm, lunch provided by VTAG RAINFALL TOTALS—VIOLET TOWN August Rainfall (to 20th) It is vital that all users of the complex have stage 2 of the Violet Town Community Forest 1st 6.0mls booked and fill in the relevant hire agree- is to plant mainly understorey trees and shrubs 3rd 2.0 ment for each use, and of course if you around existing Grey Box regeneration at the July rainfall total (to 20th) 78mls 5th 3.0 book and you then don’t use it a quick call eastern end of the Community Forest area. 26th 2.0mls 6th .5 to cancel it will save you being blamed for All welcome, enquiries to Howard Myers, 5798 27th 6.5 12th .5 something that was not your groups prob- 28th .5 18th .5 1381 lem. July monthly total 87mls August total (to 20th) 12.5mls

2 Violet Town Village Voice September 2007 Violet Town Village Voice September 2007 15 at the local Farmer's Market) and his extensive Strength fruit tree collection. After a shared lunch and Business Directory to stream- the arrival of the Heritage Fruit Tree grafting and Fitness Classes group, we set off to Mt Toolebewong & Moora line communication Join our strength and fitness program Wednes- Moora Co-op & caught up with Amy & Luc. Strathbogie Shire Council has developed a days and Fridays, 2.30-3.30. Our physiothera- questionnaire to improve existing information to pist will devise an individual program for you They gave us an overview of the structure of the Hi everyone - slight change of plans for spring develop a more comprehensive business direc- and supervise your progress. cooperative and a CSA and then showed us tory. The aim of the directory is to enable all Call 57366366 for bookings and enquiries. meetings. Reg will be away in October, so we round their production area. Unfortunately will be holding the next Seedy Sunday at his small businesses to have an opportunity to con- they'd suffered extensive predation only recently tribute to and benefit from marketing and promo- place in September on Sunday 2nd. The day by deer getting in & devouring all their carrot How to Care, What To Say: will consist of - any entries to the seed collec- tional activities. beds, parsley etc. Business Development Officer, Lisa Norman The Experience of Bereavement tion, recording etc; making a seed raising mix & The day finished with a tour of a straw bale said, “The information will not only form an es- When we encounter a bereaved adult their sowing seeds; FRUIT TREE PRUNING - Reg shock, pain and anguish can make us feel anx- has a few trees & an espalier that he needs house under construction, with many energy sential directory of services available for the saving features, and a look at a clever way of local community but also to tourists visiting the ious and confused. We may feel embarrassed some input on, so there will be a demo of prun- by saying things that are inappropriate, or by not ing; also of water divining (you may even be converting a chest freezer to an efficient 12V area and people looking to move to our munici- fridge - lots of great ideas! pality.” actually knowing what to say. Many of these able to try your skill at it). concerns can be addressed by understanding Reg has also built a fantastic fully netted & A big thank you to Dave for a very safe trip. Local business owner in , John Stringer Hope to see everyone in September at Reg's. said, “I encourage small business owners to fill the grief experience, including the diverse ways shaded outdoor area with 2 water features, also that the bereaved respond to loss. The How to some very functional waist high raised garden out the questionnaire and be part of the direc- VIOLET TOWN tory. It makes sense for us to have a shire-wide Care, What to Say: The Experience of Bereave- beds - there are many pots of bulbs which need ment seminar explores how we can respond to be planted in one or more of the beds if we directory that we can use as a tool to not only TENNIS CLUB promote the region but also locally as an essen- sensitively and compassionately to bereaved have time. tial services listing.” people. Address & phone number - 5 Hyacinth St, VT Violet Town Tennis Club will play again this (turn at the Post Office & that's Hyacinth, Reg is summer in the & District competition on You can request a copy and we will send one Designed for: 1st on the right.) 5798 1400 Saturday afternoons. It is intended to field 2 out to you. Please call 5795 1026 or email Members of the general and professional com- October - tba teams comprised of 4 men and 4 women each. [email protected] . munity interested in grief and bereavement. November - probably a work day at the Town- Our club is always keen to win but players do Aims: sends (new CSA project at Bogie), will confirm put a lot of emphasis on having fun – a combi- Thanks to the Shire! -to equip participants with an understanding of December - social get together at Ric & Jen's in nation which all enjoy. VTAG, the Footy Club & the market committee normal grief. Boundary Hill Rd Junior tennis coaching always attracts a lot of wish to thank the office & outside workers at the -to assist participants in their support of the January - we have a break players and should continue this season – on Shire for their assistance in closing off the roads bereaved. February - trip to - visit to a Greek Tuesdays after school. for the June & July markets—your help was family's garden & Launch of the Shepparton New players and members of all ages and abili- terrific and much appreciated! Presenter: Anne Watt, Loss and Grief Seedsavers Group!!! ties are of course always welcome. Tennis is Co-ordinator with Benalla Palliative Care. played most Thursday evenings at VT courts. When: Thursday 11th October, 7pm-9.30pm Market Helpers Wanted What a huge day last Sunday! Great to see If you would like to play either socially or com- Where: Day Care Centre, V. T. B. N. Centre The market committee are looking for another Graeme's diverse permaculture system in its petition please contact the Secretary: Sue Piper Cost: FREE 1,2 or 3 reliable helpers for market mornings— jungle setting! He spoke about his seedsaving on 57 981200. Refreshments provided 9am to 12pm. If you feel you would like to vol- techniques & how he maintains a few lines of New Ball Machine – our Federal Member for Call 57366366 for bookings and enquiries. unteer to help out, please contact Terry Frewin different seeds & tubers etc. We were happy to Indi – Sophie Mirabella has informed the Violet on 5790 8635 take some corn seed & sunchokes etc. He Town Tennis Club it was successful in receiving walked us around the different 'rooms' set a grant of $3000 for the purchase of a Ball Ma- amongst the bush and explained how chine. This will be a great bit of equipment for Violet Town Community House Annual General meet- he managed the vege production area (for sale all our players to practice and improve skills. ing

14 Violet Town Village Voice September 2007 Violet Town Village Voice September 2007 3 Violet Town Enquiries Coralie Lindsay 5798 1310 or Marg From Tinsel Town and interest being shown by the young gives me Block 5798 1214 great hope that their generation can undo the Pudding Stirrers to Violet Town! wrongs of the past” concluded Pam. Violet Town Kindergarten Well, it’s that time of the year when ingredients Sue & I attended the Lions Change Over Dinner Wilbur the celebrity pig Media contact: Pam Ahern 0408 397 301 have to be ordered, cloths cut as we begin to & were thrilled to be presented with cheques for rocks in! Useful websites: www.edgarsmission.org.au think of Christmas Puddings! Occasional Care & the Kinder.

To the new residents in our area, we invite & A huge thank you to the lions Club for their very Wilbur the celebrity pig earned his title having accompanied Hollywood starlet Dakota Fanning www.savebabe,com welcome you to join the Pudding Stirrers, age generous donation. The Lions work tirelessly no barrier! It’s an experience. for the community: they donate firewood to down the red carpet last November at the world *Edgar’s Mission is a not for profit sanctuary for Cooking days are October Tuesday 16th & those in need & the money they raise is all do- premiere of “Charlotte’s Web”. And when not rescued farm animals, our outreach centre aims Wednesday 17th in Week 1 & Tuesday 23rd & nated back to the local community & charities. swinging it with movie stars the mild mannered to expand the public’s circle of compassion to Wednesday 24th in Week 2—from 8am—12 With the donations received Occasional Care porcine is crusading for his not so lucky cousins, encompass all animals. noon. who will never know the delights of sunshine & have bought a little stove, sink & cupboard for “If we could live happy and healthy lives without All mixing is done in the supper room at the the home corner & the Kinder have purchased soil, making a nest in straw, wallowing in the Community Complex. A roster is compiled to some new chairs & tables for the children, so we mud or the touch of human kindness. All things suit each helper. We need strong fingers to tie that are really important to a pig. will always be able to remember the Lions’ gen- the puddings in the cloth. Men are invited to join erosity. “Most people are passionate about preventing us and are made welcome. Please join us! Later in the year we will be opening the new animal cruelty” said Pam Ahern guardian of Any enquiries phone Dot Rae 5798 1338 building to the community, so everyone can see Wilbur the celebrity pig at the August Violet Quilters, the results of their donations & wonderful sup- Town Market. “Yet sadly many do not realize port. We will have more details in the next Vil- that they are the unwitting accomplices in the Patchwork- lage Voice. suffering of millions of animals each year simply ers, We catered for the August Legacy dinner, the by the dietary choices they make”. second RIST seminar & the Football Club’s Goods & Services Auction. Thank you to Sue Wilbur the celebrity pig has been travelling Vic- for helping at all fundraisers & Jane, Janine, toria, visiting markets & community events en- Stitchers couraging people to think, to think about how Wilbur greets Debbie Bratchie Bronwyn & Sonia who all helped at the Auction. Next gathering will be on Thursday 20th Sep- We thank Stan from the RSL & Gary from the what they do in their lives impacts upon gentle harming others why wouldn’t we?” tember from 10am to 3pm in the Supper Room Football Club for giving us the opportunity to animals just like him. August saw Wilbur & his of the Community Complex. Come and leave cater for these dinners, making it possible for human companions descend on the Violet Town ATTENTION VIOLET TOWN when it suits you. Market. this money to stay in the town. CHOIR/ORCHESTRA MEMBERS Morning & afternoon tea provided. Bring your “Wilbur has proved to be an incredible ambas- own lunch. Cost $2.50. The Lions Carols by Candlelight will this year sador for pigs. Charming people with his Everyone welcome. Violet Town Garden Club feature the Community Choir as usual, but a We enjoyed a film showing an English Lavender friendly & intelligent nature & blowing away the new and exciting development is that we will be BARRY O’NEILL farm - you could almost smell the perfume of all myths that pigs are dirty animals” said Pam. forming our own orchestra to accompany the those acres of plants in flower. “Today has been truly uplifting, so many people singers and audience. CLEANING SERVICES caring about what is happening in the world right Our Cup Day Luncheon with lots of competitions Rehearsals will commence in October so if you HOMES—OFFICES— and sweeps will be held at "Barbs Place", 11 am now and wanting to know how they can make a are interested in joining the choir or the orches- 6th November - $30 for the day. Tickets to be difference. Really it is up to all of us, one bite at tra please contact: FACTORIES—WINDOWS booked from B. Ramage (Sec.) ph. 5798 a time, to reflect on factory farming & live our Covering the region ethics of compassion, justice & treading lightly Helen Rankin 57981575 1421. Bring a friend or arrange a party for a on the planet. John Dunn 57981406 Mobile: 0419 323 351 great day out. It is not so much about animal rights it’s about Please understand that a genuine commitment Phone: 5821 1230 The next meeting will be at Lorraine Ralston’s, 9.30 am on 17th Sept. All welcome, just bring a righting human wrongs. And the enthusiasm to regular rehearsals will be required for a suc-

4 Violet Town Village Voice September 2007 Violet Town Village Voice September 2007 13 and Western Australia, while in summer they Violet Town Seniors FOOD MILES only have a short trip south from Shepparton Has that bunch of bananas on the kitchen bench and . At our meeting held 8th August only ten were in FROM THE LIONS DEN travelled further than you have? But Ms Gaballa stressed that the study was not attendance. After our meeting it was decided We would like to thank the community for their not to go ahead with our tour to Woos point etc, continued support of our “fund raising BBQ” at According to a study being launched today, the about trying to make people feel guilty. Instead, she said its main aim was to encourage people owing to not many going. Instead we asked Lil the Violet Town Market. We have been located food in a typical Australian's shopping basket to organize for us to go to Tatong on Friday 17th at a number of different positions at the market has travelled a staggering 70,803 kilometres to to think more about the environmental impacts of their consumption. and nine members had a lovely fish meal at the and a study of our takings confirms to us that reach — equivalent to almost two Tatong Tavern, then out to Kevin Smith’s to ‘location’ is everything. trips around the world. "Looking at food miles is just one way to meas- ure the sustainability of what we eat, but what have look at the original Violet Town Catholic We will be approaching VTAG for a more fa- And those "food miles" take a toll on the envi- Church which has been shifted twice—still in vourable and hopefully permanent position. This ronment, through greenhouse gas emissions we really need are full life-cycle assessments, taking into account other things, like the embod- excellent condition & still used for church will allow us to maximise our takings, which in from road, air and sea freight. (mixed) services & weddings etc. We also turn means more money being returned to our ied energy and water involved with producing The study is one of the first of its kind to have our food," Ms Gaballa said. "In some cases it looked at Holden vehicles, from the first to al- community and those less fortunate than our- been done in Australia. It was compiled by re- may actually be more efficient to buy food pro- most the latest models. Thanks to Lil for orga- selves. So do not despair if we have moved searchers from CERES Community Environ- duced in another country. nizing this outing at such short notice and to Alf because we will still be there somewhere and ment Park, Brunswick, which based its findings our obliging drive who then took us on to need your support by purchasing a snag, ham- on data from big food producers. "For instance, one recent study found that pro- Benalla for tea, coffee & cake. Our next meet- burger or cold drink.

Co-author Sophie Gaballa said there were a few ducing meat and some crops in New Zealand ing will be on Wednesday 12th September. and sending it to the UK may be more energy At our recent ‘changeover dinner’ our new surprises, including the long journey needed to New members are welcome. BOARD was inducted. We had a fantastic meal efficient and generate fewer greenhouse emis- get a popular brand of sausages onto Mel- Barb Symes, Sec/Treas at the Ellen Francis Hotel with thanks to Denis bourne plates. sions than producing that food locally in the UK because of factors like soil quality." and his staff. We presented another round of "We generally looked at the most commonly donations totalling over $4000 to amongst oth- bought brands," she said. "And when we looked There have been similar studies overseas, par- Violet Town Red Cross ers; the Violet Town Bush Nursing Centre, Kin- at Hans sausages we found that a lot of their ticularly in the UK. Earlier this year, the British August meeting was well attended. A very suc- dergarten, Occasional Care, Bowls Club, pork is shipped from Denmark, so on average, Government and the UK's biggest retailer, cessful tin rattle at the August Benalla Rose City Band and various other LI- the sausages had to come about 25,000 kilome- Tesco committed to look at "carbon labels", market. A big thank you to all ONS sponsored projects. tres to Melbourne." The sausages were among similar to calorie counts included on packaging, who donated & to our tin rattlers. These valuable donations to the various groups four imported items out of the 29 covered in the showing greenhouse emissions involved in pro- Next meeting 3rd September at are in jeopardy unless we can recruit new mem- study. Those imported goods contributed more ducing, transporting and disposing of a wide 2pm in the Meeting Room of the bers, so if you like helping others, please give than two-thirds of shopping basket's total food range of goods. Community Complex. this your consideration. miles. New members most welcome. We also inducted new member Harry Daley, a Lipton tea leaves grown in several countries but G.M. Water Draft Water Plan packaged in India and Indonesia had typically Mr Gleeson said that the draft water plan 2008- done about 8259 kilometres, while Heinz tinned 2013 and an executive summary is available on Oak Tree Restaurant baked beans were shipped from New Zealand the Corporation’s website to download (3131 kilometres). www.gvwater.vic.gov.au or a hard copy can be obtained by contacting our Public Relations MEXICAN NIGHT hearty welcome Harry. We meet on the 2nd & Chocolate from Cadbury's Tasmanian factory Officer Mary Connelly-Gale on 5832 0471, or e- 4th Wednesdays of the month usually at the combines cocoa beans from Indonesia via Sin- mail [email protected]. Saturday 27th October Ellen Francis Hotel. gapore, sugar from Queensland and Tasmanian All comments on the water plan are to be sub- Any queries to our ongoing and tireless Secre- milk, adding up to 14,479 kilometres. mitted in writing and must be received by Friday Bookings essential tary Nick on 57633250. Even locally grown produce can cover huge 14 September 2007. distances. In winter, tomatoes bought in Mel- Phone Olga 5790 8510 bourne come from as far away as Queensland

12 Violet Town Village Voice September 2007 Violet Town Village Voice September 2007 5 action in the Boer War. The Memorial in the Quilt & Craft History Group front of the Community Complex has his name The History group is meeting in the meeting on it. Does anyone have any information on Exhibition & Sale room at the Complex Monday 27th August at Charles Williams. The RSL hold a very valuable 2pm, so an update next month. piece of history, a Memorial Dedication to SEPTEMBER 2007 We have almost sold out of the second printing Charles Williams. A grant application to heritage 10am—3pm of the book on the local schools which has SHOP NEWS – SPRING CATALOGUE SALE has been written by Barry Thomas from amazed us all. A few Copies are still available at the Antique Arms Guild, with the support of the ∗Keep your eye out for our Spring catalogue - the IGA supermarket for $15, or from Doris Mul- Saturday 8th September sale starts 26 September thru to 21 October local RSL and VTAG. The document has been Violet Town Community Centre lavey. taken to the archives and restoration depart- ∗Great bargains for your garden, DIY pro- There have been many informal discussions of ment at Melbourne University by Barry and jects and outdoor entertainment our next project, a group is working on the his- needs approx $2500 work to restore it. We th Admission Free WATER SAVING TIP tory of the pool for the 50 anniversary celebra- thank Barry for his work so far to get this done ∗Spring’s the best time to improve your soil’s tions. and hope the grant application is successful. If Strathbogie Shire water absorption and retention by adding Thanks to Ian Chanter for the great photos of anyone knows anything of the men involved in mulch, organic manure, and water storing the construction of the pool and opening day, the Boer War and especially Charles Williams Community Services crystals. See our garden section for a range and others who have made suggestions and please contact Robin 37981335, Darryl Parker Violet Town 70’s Plus of these products comments. I’d still be interested if anyone has 57981858, Loretta McPherson at the Euroa information and especially photos of swimming NEW IN STORE Museum or barry.thomas @hotmail.com Luncheon Dates: Monday 24th Sept in the creek. Apparently the original swimming ∗Ryobi Power Tools – special buy at spe- hole was near where the new bridge has been cial prices - while stocks last put in behind the oval. Monday 22 October ∗ Come in and have a look at our range of We have some documents outlining when the 11am for a cuppa, or 11.30am for a delicious this popular brand – includes impact drills - recreation reserve was proclaimed . 32 acres 3-course meal. $58, routers - $81.60, angle grinders - $58, was set aside for recreational purposes in Sincere thanks to all helpers, students & drivers and mitre saws - $158 1884 . this was reported in the Advertiser May 21 1884. Later the same year (Nov 28) it was Phone 5795 2910 who assist with the monthly lunches at the VT Looking forward to seeing you at the shop reported..” that the recreation reserve has been 38 Railway Street, Euroa Supper Room. Eligible participants—any per- soon. closed in with a 3 rail fence and the whole of it is son aged 70 and over, or people with a disabil- And in the meantime, cleared.” Repairs & service of vehicles ity, their carer or volunteers are welcome to Happy Hardware-ing from Pat, Margaret & In the same report it mentioned.. “that the contact the Shire 1800 635 956 for details. Kathleen at: ♦ We now do Wynn’s engine school children at VT, if they wish to wash their Bookings are essential. Violet Town Hardware & Plumbing hands have to do so at the creek as there is no injector fuel servicing for An outing is planned for Monday 29th Septem- 31 Cowslip Street, Violet Town, 3669 better fuel economy ber. convenience at the school. One of the children B escaped drowning last week.” & performance A How times have changed! Anyone with any information or is interested in Brakes, Exhausts T OAK TREE RESTAURANT T helping casually please contact Robin 57981335 Wheel alignments T Y The History Group, a sub Committee of VTAG Automatic Transmission E Pink Ribbon Breakfast R Services R More History Help E Thursday 18th October I Wanted!!!! S CALL IN FOR 10.00—12.30pm E Charles Edwin Williams from the old Commer- FREE QUOTES FUN & GAMES cial hotel on the old was killed in S

6 Violet Town Village Voice September 2007 Violet Town Village Voice September 2007 11 Violet Town StreetLife Project Violet Town Community Op Shop Sustaining and Expanding Business Opportunities Market Day was once again a great success Uniting Church News ACCELERATE YOUR BUSINESSS – FREE Workshops in VIOLET TOWN with lots of satisfied customers. What a great A 9.30am Service is held at St Andrews every Finance & Planning for Business Success the first of three business workshops was held on bunch of people came through our doors. We Sunday. August 9 at The Parish. Colin O’Brien, workshop facilitator, challenged the seventeen people who had many comments about the new look op Sunday School is held every week in the attended to think hard about their financial goals, the turnover they would need in their business to shop with more space, and how clean it all Church, beginning at 9.30am. All children of achieve them and the cashflow they required throughout the year to sustain the business without looked—a big thank you to the volunteers once any denomination most welcome. Contact stress. Reports were that it was well worthwhile attending and almost everyone felt they had work again—we couldn’t do it without you. Kathleen Gibbs if you require more information. Don’t forget the op shop when you are looking to do as a result of attending. If you are interested in knowing more about what happened and/or would like access to the workshop materials call or email Christine Nunn StreetLife Coordinator. Hymn-a-longs + entertainment at the Church for pre-loved clothes. Dresses are still $3, jump- The next two workshops are being held in September and October…..read on to find out more are held on the 3rd Sunday of each month at ers $3, blouses $2 & for that special occasion about the next two FREE workshops…. 7.00pm. Sing hymns of your choice & enjoy we still have our $5 rack. We have lots of orna- Fellowship & a cuppa. ments & china. Our thanks go to Sue for her help & expertise WORKSHOP 2. Marketing & Promotion Workshop 3. Customer Service is for Everyone! Ladies’ Guild will be having a pleasant afternoon with the china. Once in a while we receive Thursday 20th September Tuesday 2nd October at the Church Hall on Monday 10th September really good quality items which are priced ac- at 2.00pm. Guest speaker “Teaching in Korea” cordingly. Soft toys are also in abundance as Buying locally - an ethical issue? followed by afternoon tea. Everybody welcome. are children’s clothes. Ethics is about answering one of the simplest questions imaginable: "What should one do?” This Coffee mornings are held on the 1st Wednesday Our prices have not been up dated for some question crops up whenever choices and decisions have to be made as part of daily life. The real of the month at 10.00 am. Next coffee morning years & will continue to remain the same—so 'enemy' of ethics is unthinking custom and practice. The other thing about ethics is that it draws on September 5th. Bring old Bibles or Hymn pay us a visit. attention to the nature and quality of our relationships with others. In particular, it forces us to be Books to ‘show and tell’. Please join us in wishing Lillian a belated Happy clear about who counts and who does not. In some cases, people want to draw a very tight Birthday! boundary around them. For such people, ethical obligations may only exist in relation to them- Craft is held on Fridays at 1.15pm at the Church Warm Regards, The Op Shop Crew selves and their nearest family. Others draw a wide circle - recognising ethical obligations to all Hall, except during school holidays. Bring along people (whoever and wherever they are). So, ethics is about identifying basic values and princi- ‘what you are doing’ & enjoy a chat while your ples and then consciously applying them across a range of relationships. fingers are busy.

Which brings us to the topic of buying locally……The question is this: "to what extent should we A reminder to anyone with Christmas Child support our local businesses rather than shopping around for the lowest price, best value, etc.?" boxes, please return them to the Church to Mar- In the case of people living in Violet Town and the surrounding small communities…do we support garet or Fran before September 20th. Thank Builders registration No. dB-U5552 local businesses or make use of the facilities in regional or metropolitan centres? You Member H.I.A. This is an especially difficult question when times are tough. With limited income, it might seem Fran Byrne 5798 1632 Phone 5790 8602 or 0408 597 166 sensible to maximise purchasing power by taking advantage of the lower prices able to be offered by the big players. However, this may force local businesses to reduce staff numbers or close for COOINDA NEWS ♦ New Homes want of an income and in some cases will have an impact on the very business that has made the We traveled to Wangaratta on our Mystery Out- decision to shop out of town. So why do you think it is sensible to “buy locally”? Watch the next ♦ Extensions ing to see Barb McCabe’s fabric art. She is a edition for some good reasons…… member of Wangaratta Centre Quilters, and is ♦ Renovations Violet Town Business Network Meeting very talented. The next Business Network meeting is being held at the Violet Town Hotel on Wednesday 12 Sep- The September meeting will be a mystery craft ♦ Garden Features tember 2007 (6pm for networking before a 6.15pm start). People involved in all types of busi- night with Marg Block. At the moment it’s a nesses are welcome to come along. Light refreshments will be available. mystery to her too. Monday 17th September, ♦ Walkways, Gateway Contact: Christine Nunn Violet Town StreetLife Coordinator [email protected] 7.30pm Arches or 0418 106 199 Enquiries Marg Block 5798 1214 ♦ Pergolas & Rotundas Violet Town

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The VIOLET TOWN LIONS CLUB Violet Town Bush Nursing Centre Inc home to become the Community Health Centre – 2004. presents A Thumbnail History ♦Renovated and extended the 21-bed Hostel to QUICKSHEARS & A brief glance at our history will show that the 31beds in January 2005. Sales Services Charity Goods & Services Bush Nursing Association (BNA) commenced as ♦Established the Violet Town Health and Fit- √ Systems √ Virus/Spyware Removal a single nurse Bush Nursing Service in Violet ness Centre (Gym) in 2004. √ Upgrades √ Repairs AUCTION Town on 10th November 1925. 2008 √ Software √ Data Recovery Watch the country’s leading Shearers In June 1928 a public meeting held decided to Watch This Space battle it out for the $5000 prizemoney •Photos proceed with the building of a cottage hospital. •Documents etc We aim to establish a medical practice Where: Violet Town Football Club- By October the following year (1929) the hospi- rooms & Oval √Back-Ups tal was commissioned. When: Friday 26th October commenc- √ Internet Connections PROBUS NEWS ing at 7:30pm (food & drinks from √ Help Desk The critical year however was 1927 when a We had a good turn out of members for 6:00pm) √ Training drama occurred with two babies born in the the August meeting, being a bit nearer to What: Open, Senior, Local & Novelty √ Custom Programming same 24 hours. The mother of one baby was ill spring is encouraging, and it was good to events and the baby of the other, also ill. This posed a welcome back some of our travellers. problem and the nurse had to take the ailing Entries: $20 to Phone Warwick Paton on 5798 1650 The speaker was Mandy Brown from Benalla, to baby to the home of the ill mother, as she could tell of her experience with International adop- David Kemp on ON SITE SERVICE AVAILABLE not stay at both places. tion. It is almost impossible to adopt an Austra- 0427315951 Within 100km of Violet Town That year a committee of locals (NOT THE lian baby so many couples are seeking to adopt from overseas. VBNA) was formed to look at starting a cottage hospital. The year 1927 saw the people of Vio- Mandy projected photographs of Meiya (her adopted daughter) and scenes from China Major Sponsors: let Town and district take control over the health services and its future direction, which culmi- where Meiya was born, to illustrate her talk. • V.T. Football & Netball Club nated in the commissioning of the Violet Town As one might expect, adoption involves a great •Hieniger Australia Violet Town Hospital in 1929. deal of red tape & counselling & information •North East Rural Other milestones and defining points in time sessions. The advantage is forming friendships Hairdressing include – with other couples going through the process & •Kemp Shearing these supportive bonds seem to persist after 22 Cowslip Street Violet Town ♦Violet Town’s “last” doctor leaving in 1957. • More Sponsors Needed!! the adoptions are completed. 5798 1427 ♦Closure of the hospital – 1985. Mandy and her husband were eligible to adopt ♦Commissioning of the 15-bed Nursing Home – For all your family hairdressing needs from China where almost all the babies avail- 1985. Also Manicures, Pedicures, Waxing, able are girls. Violet Town ♦The establishment of the Day Care Service – Lash & Brow Tinting The whole process took three and a half years, 1987. Tennis Club and now Meiya is 20 months old and thriving in Trading Hours ♦The complex was formerly recognised as a Annual General Meeting her new home. The pictures showed us a happy Monday—mobile for clients Commonwealth Multi-purpose Centre (MPC) – family. 1989. Wednesday 5th Sept. @ 7.30pm unable to come to the shop Wednesday 9 am – 5 pm ♦Commissioned 21-bed Hostel – July 1992. Our August outing is to attend the Annual Lunch held by the North East Probus Group, this year Thursday 1 pm – late ♦Rebuild and extended the 15-bed Nursing At the Violet Town Café Home to become a 21-bed Nursing Home, plus in Wangaratta on 31st August Friday 9 am – 5 pm a palliative care unit in March 2003. The next meeting will be on 3rd September at Saturdays by appointment for special All members, players & new players ♦Became a Commonwealth Regional Health 10am in the Community Hall Supper room and welcome occasions we always welcome visitors and prospective Centre in September 2001 (Community Health) Secretary: Sue Piper 57981200 with a 2,000-sqk catchment. new members. ♦Renovated and commissioned the old nursing Janet Mather

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