1 FREE PUBLICATION FOR THE COMMUNITIES OF CLARENCE AND SORELL MARCH 2016 Bridging two cities Hero’s welcome A fi nancial moment Page 3 Page 21 Page 24-25 From left , Rosny College teacher Gavin Joyce, RACT motoring services manager Peter Gillon, Clarence Mayor Doug Chipman, alderman Kaye McFarlane and Council youth parti cipati on offi cer James Pepperell with Rosny College students Avalon Biggar, Sabina Michalowski and Jarrod Collins, who parti cipated in a mobile phones road hazard tutorial delivered by the RACT. Driver distraction and inattention can be fatal STUDENTS from Rosny students about the dan- that the risk of being tor, which is owned and drivers in Clarence to government were to be Under the program, College have been gers of distraction and involved in a crash operated by Queens- experience. congratulated for the local councils, commu- shown how texting while inattention while driving. increases by four times land-based Driver Safety “Through the sim- initiative. nity organisations and driving can result in a RACT Motoring when talking on a mo- Australia, will provide a ulator, and the other “The councils should schools can apply for serious crash. Services manager Peter bile phone while driving, very real demonstration activities presented by be acknowledged for funding to undertake The Hobart, Clar- Gillon said distraction and an incredible 23 of just how dangerous the RACT, these young identifying an issue in community road safety ence, Kingborough, and inattention when times when texting on a driving while distracted drivers can see for them- their communities that projects. Derwent Valley and driving a motor vehicle mobile device. can be. selves just how danger- they could help address,” The simulator and Glenorchy Councils, could be a fatal combi- “You are taking an “It is only through ous distractions can be he said. the RACT visited Rosny with the support of the nation. unnecessary risk if you these types of exercises to their driving,” he said. “And the government College, the Kingbor- RACT, secured $25,000 “It is impossible to take your eyes off the that young people truly “I congratulate both should be recognised for ough Sports Centre, Der- under the State Govern- drive safely when your road or your hands off understand the dangers.” the RACT and the Tas- the grants program itself, went Valley High School, ment’s Community Road attention is focused the steering wheel even Clarence Mayor manian Government on which is addressing local Claremont College and Safety Grants Program to elsewhere,” he said. for a second. Doug Chipman said the the program.” road safety issues and Guilford Young College bring a driving simulator “For example, “Getting young driv- session was a fantastic Mr Gillon said the promoting road safety as part of the weeklong to Tasmania to educate current research reveals ers into a driving simula- opportunity for young fi ve councils and the more broadly.” program. 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Works – March/April 2016 The Ferntree Artmakers, a group of University Roads of Tasmania Fine Art graduates have exhibited • Pothole repairs- South Arm, Sandford, Lauderdale and Acton. regularly since 1995 under the name Ferntree Printmakers. The exhibition celebrates their • Gravel road grading – as required based on inspections. name change and the diversity of media used • Guide post replacement continues - various locations. including printmaking, painting and drawing • Construction of multi user path along Pindos Drive foreshore and explores the notions of gathering energy Tranmere. and life after a momentary pause. • Upgrade footpath in Ronnie Street Rose Bay. • Anzac Park upgrade path to Natone Street Lindisfarne. 18 March – 17 April 2016 • Upgrade kerb and gutter - Percy Street Bellerive. HUNT NATURE BIRTH: TARA • Replace low retaining wall – Karoola Cres Lindisfarne. BADCOCK • Install traffic island – Tranmere Road & Anulka Street junction Howrah. 19 – 20 March 2016 WORKSHOP Drainage PRECIOUS LITTLE MATTERS: • Ongoing cleaning of open drains. Exploring Creative Collage with Lynne Federal Member for Franklin Julie Collins at the sub-branch’s memorial with South Arm RSL Sub-Branch president Terry Roe. • Drainage improvements – Mannata Street Lauderdale. Fellows Parks and Reserves FOLLOWING the un- to commemorate the made by the South Arm ment the existing World 3 April 2016 • Soft fall mulch replacement. veiling of its World War ANZAC Centenary with residents who served,” War One memorial,” Ms RICHMOND VILLAGE COLONIAL • Ovals Irrigation maintenance. One memorial, the South the new memorial. she said. Collins said. FAIR • Elevated work platform tree work. Arm RSL Sub-Branch Ms Collins said she Ms Collins also used “It will be particularly will continue to com- had recommended the the visit to discuss the exciting to see the devel- Fire Management EXHIBITIONS AT THE SCHOOLHOUSE memorate the region’s sub-branch receive fund- sub-branch’s plans to opment of the planned • Fire reduction preparation for controlled burns. GALLERY AND BARN war heroes with a sec- ing to commemorate build new memorials World War Two memori- • Weed eradication – various locations. Contact Sarah Bishop 6217 9625 ond memorial dedicated World War One under commemorating the al, which would form the to World War Two. the Australian Govern- Korean War and the centre of the sub-branch’s For more information call 6217 9500 or visit our website at www.ccc.tas.gov.au Visiting the organi- ment’s ANZAC Cente- Vietnam War. commemorations. sation recently, Federal nary Grants Program. “The sub-branch is “I look forward to Member for Franklin “The new memorial going from strength to continuing to support the Julie Collins said she was wall and mural are digni- strength and the new South Arm RSL Sub- pleased the South Arm fi ed and important rec- additions should comple- Branch in any way I can.” LINDISFARNE RSL Sub-Branch was able ognition of the sacrifi ce SERVICE CENTRE & TYRE POWER Full driveway service - Log book & warranty PAT’S SECOND HAND BOOKSHOP servicing - Tyre stockist - Wheel alignments Quality books sold and traded. 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