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Golden oldies BACCHUS Marsh woman Claudette Hudson has a heart of gold when it comes to animals, so it was only natural for her to sign up for the Golden Oldies program.
The program aims to foster or rehome dogs, especially those that have entered their golden twilight years. Claudette joined Golden Oldies 18 months ago when there was a request for a transport at a BP service station on the Calder Freeway. “I picked up a dog there and dropped it off at its new home. I’d done something like this before and this was my way of easing into it,” she said. “You generally don’t know a lot of the history and health issues and if the dog can’t be rehomed because of health reasons then the foster carer will hang onto it.” Claudette said the Golden Oldies program was started by Gina Fallon in New South Wales two years ago and had spread interstate. “A puppy will always sell itself because it’s little and fuzzy, but then a lot of people don’t realise that they have to go through teething, desexing their dog and puppy school. A rescue dog has already been desexed and had its health issues addressed. If you have a hectic lifestyle and get a puppy, it’s like coming home after a tornado has been through your house. A lot of people actually prefer a dog that’s a bit of a couch potato.” She said people could get intimidated by the questionnaires they needed to fill out from animal shelters and rescue organisations, but they needed to realise it was so they could get the best match for their lifestyle. “We want to pick the right owner for the dog.” She said the program usually fostered and rehomed dogs eight years or older, but it wasn’t unusual for an older dog to have a litter of puppies, and then those puppies became part of the program too. “To be a foster carer you’ve got to love dogs and you’ve got to be willing to spend the time needed with the animals. Some dogs are anxious and come with issues that need time and patience and training.” In addition to fostering older dogs, Claudette fundraises for the program.
Claudette (left) with Timmy and Bernice with Sandy
“The best thing is knowing that me, as one person, is making a big difference. Even if one fundraising barbecue makes $120 that’s enough to desex one dog. “More than 250,000 dogs and cats are put down each year. People that don’t desex their animals are actually increasing its chances of getting cancer eight fold. Female dogs are more prone to mammary tumours and males testicular tumours. It affects the quality of their life.” For more information about the program phone 0403 265 498 or visit goldenoldiesanimalrescue.com.au Golden Oldies is a registered charity and all donations are tax deductible. Donations can be made at the Commonwealth Bank to account BSB 062 572, account 1019 3094.
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Peter Pan casting call EVER wished you could fly? Fancy yourself a Pirate? Perhaps you’d prefer Indian? If you believe in Fairies, are young or young at heart, come along and join the fun that will be the 2016 Performing Arts Headquarters (PAHQ) community theatre production – Peter Pan.
Auditions will be held this month for people aged 10 or more who can sing, act or dance. PAHQ director Mai Pyin said they were holding auditions for 25 to 30 roles, however there really wasn’t a limit to the amount of lost boys and pirates needed. “We’re also looking for musicians and anyone wanting to volunteer as an usher, in make-up or selling programs is always welcome.” She said PAHQ was established in 1997 and had held productions
such as Oliver, The Sound of Music, Beauty and the Beast and, last year, The Wizard of Oz. “More than 2000 people came to see The Wizard of Oz.” Peter Pan will be performed over four weekends in August and September this year. Michael Near said he was a regular cast member and would once again audition for Peter Pan. “It’s so much fun, even if you have a small role. The best part is just being on stage in front of an audience and singing and dancing and having a great time,” he said. Auditions will be held on Friday February 12, Sunday February 14, Saturday February 20 and Sunday February 21 at the Performing Arts Headquarters on Grant St in Bacchus Marsh. For more information phone 5367 6864 or visit info@pahq.com.au
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Bowling for Bungaree A BACCHUS MARSH councillor has slammed a February 3 decision to grant $100,000 to the Bungaree Bowls Club with no community debate and virtually no warning.
Cr David Edwards said he supported the fledgling club and its volunteers, but was concerned about a lack of process in the way such a large amount of money had been allocated. “This is bad governance,” he told Wednesday’s council meeting in Ballan. “The decision was rushed, there was no consultation and it was not competitive or merit based. “Consider the facts. “There was no notice or warning about a decision on a significant amount of money until 10 minutes before the council meeting. “There was also no competitive process applied. How does this stack up against the Navigators toilets and tennis shelter (also in the West Moorabool ward) which were identified as priorities tonight? “Why did this appear in ‘urgent business’? It could be perceived that it is being pushed through without consultation. “There are also issues of equity. There are 500 people in Bungaree and 3500 in West Moorabool. “Our own recreation and leisure strategy states that one bowling green should support a community of 6500 people.” “Two years ago we opened a $2.3 million recreation facility in Bungaree, which was the biggest ever funded in Moorabool. What about the other communities in West Moorabool?” The $100,000 will come from reserve funds for the West Moorabool and Woodlands wards. The remaining $250,000 for the project will come from the Bungaree Reserve Committee of Management. “There are also issues surrounding the removal of funds from one ward (Woodlands) to another (West Moorabool),” Cr Edwards said. “How would the people of Blackwood (Woodlands) react to this?” Cr Edwards said he had dealt with a string of abusive calls about the decision after it was posted on the Bacchus Marsh Residents Facebook page the next morning. “The Bungaree bowls club is a worthy project and this group would have to be one of the hardest working I have come across,” he said. “But there is a perception from other groups that would say: ‘Why didn’t my group get a chance to apply for that money?’” Cr Edwards voted against granting the $100,000, as did fellow Bacchus
Marsh councillors Tonia Dudzik and John Spain. Voting in favour were councillors Tom Sullivan (West Moorabool), Pat Toohey (Woodlands), Paul Tatchell (Central) and mayor Allan Comrie (Bacchus Marsh) who had the deciding vote. The matter was not included in the council agenda, which appeared online last Friday. The Bungaree Bowls Club was founded 13 months ago and took part in last season’s pennant competition at the Ballarat Bowls Club next to Eastern Oval. West Moorabool ward councillor Tom Sullivan said after Wednesday night’s decision, ward funds of $80,000 from West Moorabool and $20,000 from Woodlands would be allocated for the project contingent on the Bungaree Bowling Club and Bungaree Recreation Reserve Committee coming up with $250,000 themselves. The total project is expected to cost in excess of $350,000. “The construction of a bowling green is in the Bungaree Recreation Reserve’s masterplan. That’s the strategic basis of the decision to put this motion to council to utilise these funds,” Cr Sullivan said. “I asked the CEO to do a report and council officers did so. It’s fully costed with letters of support from the Bowling Association and politicians. It was a fully formed response. “The urgency that exists relates to the construction of the bowling green. I’ve been informed this needs to be done over the summer months.” Cr Sullivan said the 60-member, mixed gender, bowling club put in a submission to council for a State Government Sport, Youth and Recreation grant and missed out. “These community members will be guaranteeing a loan from a bank and have made a personal commitment to the project.” He said in his 20 years on council he’d seen joint ward funds allocated to specific projects before, and sometimes it happened under urgent business at a council meeting. “In the last council, myself and Cr Flack contributed ward funds towards the Elaine Recreation Reserve. It was a good outcome. We bought the land and now the freehold title of that land belongs to council and can be used in perpetuity. “It’s ward funding, that’s the origin of the resource. Some of this funding is historic and carried over. In my ward fund we get the rental from the Leigh Creek office. Woodlands Ward funds come from the rental of Pykes Creek. “What happened last night in my opinion is a good outcome.”
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Soldiers Memorial Hospital lives up to name BALLAN volunteers in the Great War will have their names engraved on pavers at the Ballan Soldiers Memorial Hospital.
Ballan Historical Society secretary Rick Biden said members of the historical society initiated the project and they approached the hospital with the idea. “The hospital said yes and we asked them to auspice an application to the Department of Premier and Cabinet for a $15,000 grant, which was successful,” Rick said. “We were able to buy 810 pavers, one for each man and woman from Ballan who served in the Great War. Their names and regimental numbers will be on the pavers and they’ll be laid out in a Canterbury Cross. Anzac roses and rosemary bushes will be part of the landscaping.” He said the hospital also successfully applied for a Moorabool Shire community grant of $5000 for the project. “The flagpole was donated by the RSL and will be illuminated from below. We also had a number of private donations and the hospital will contribute the balance of the project. It will be completed this week and officially opened on Anzac Day.” A spokeswoman for the hospital said many of the names of WWI service men and women were not on the Ballan cenotaph. She said: “Ballan District Health & Care, the Ballan Historical Society and the Ballan RSL have come together collaboratively to redress this omission by providing a tranquil memorial in a publicly accessible location.” Rick Biden at the site of the new WWI memorial
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VALENTINE’S DAY At the Bacchus Marsh Golf Club Sunday 14
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24th January Cam Kettle
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Purely pungent HARMONY Garlic smells better, tastes better and is chemical free. KATE SHARKEY* talks to a Gordon couple who grow their garlic just as nature intended.
Australia imports 95 per cent of its garlic (Allium sativum) from countries such as China, where chemicals banned in Australia are still being used to grow garlic. Any wonder Brian Woodstock and Helen Garvey from Harmony Garlic decided it was time to start growing their own. Nestled in amongst the trees and deep rich soils of the Gordon countryside lies the home of Brian and Helen and their open paddocks of homegrown garlic. Brian grew up on a dairy farm in northern Victoria but didn’t suspect after many years spent in Sydney and Melbourne that he’d end up back in the paddock. Let alone growing garlic. Brian said it wasn’t until one night trying to find garlic in the cupboard to salvage a dinner that wasn’t going to plan that he decided to learn more about the humble garlic bulb. Brian was shocked to learn of the huge volumes of imported garlic and how chemically laden much of it was. He said Chinese garlic in particular was like its own “little chemical bomb”. According to the Australian Garlic Industry Association website, garlic imported into Australia has to meet stringent quarantine import conditions, including fastidious cleaning and fumigation with Methyl Bromide. Brian quickly discovered Australian-grown garlic was in limited supply and he decided to set up business. He said he wanted to educate the consumer about Australian grown garlic, its health benefits, its versatility and its often unsung culinary qualities in the kitchen. With thousands of cultivars to choose from, Harmony Garlic concentrates on varieties suited to the Gordon climate and soil profile including Italian Brian Woodstock with his naturally grown and harvested garlic. Photo: Renee Robinson Purple, Printanor, Giant Russian and Californian Late. Brian and Helen are meticulous about growing their garlic as nature throughout the year, including Ballan and Talbot. Ballan’s IGA and D&M intended. No chemicals and only natural fertilisers are used. Garlic is Traders also stock the Harmony Garlic range which includes garlic infused planted in April and harvested by hand from late November. On average olive oils, garlic salts and seasonings. they plant 61,000 individual bulbs a year. Even Brian’s 84-year-old mother Established in 2012, Harmony Garlic has already been recognised for its helps out at harvest too. efforts by winning the 2015 local producer award in the inaugural Ballan “Unlike some garlic that’s harvested and dried quickly to meet demands Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. of bigger retailers we follow the traditional methods of hanging our garlic Brian and Helen continue to develop the business and have ambitions to and allowing it to cure for a minimum of three weeks. Little goes to waste grow and sell as much fresh or preserved Australian garlic as possible. The with bulbs and flowers sold, leaving behind only the stem which is burnt dynamic couple also continue to honour their way of producing the true to produce natural potash which is then spread back out onto the padpaddock to plate process. “We grow, market and sell the product. It’s a big docks,” Brian said. job but that’s the way we like it. With us, there are no middle men. It helps Across the 10 acre property Brian and Helen rotate their garlic crop each year us keep costs of production down and provides the unique opportunity for to maintain good soil health and stave off any potential fungal disease. He said consumers to buy direct from the grower,” Brian said. garlic was a hardy crop to grow but you still had to look after it. “If I had one message I could give to the consumer I would ask they ‘eat for “Garlic is like any food crop you have to keep on top of all the potential taste’. Quality might cost a little more but it often means you need to use problems and be ready to solve them day or night. Any good farmer will less of it. Customers are often surprised by the strong flavours of our garlic. tell you that. If it’s not the weather it’s the cockatoos or the rabbits attackI simply tell them the flavours aren’t strong, that’s the way naturally grown ing the crop, or the weeds running rampant and inhibiting growth. It’s garlic is supposed to taste.” always something but I’m passionate about my garlic and I wouldn’t have Visit www.harmonygarlic.com.au or phone 0408 963 329. it any other way,” he said. *Kate Sharkey is establishing a Moorabool Food Producers Network. Harmony Garlic sells its product range online and travels to markets
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A smashing passion WHAT began as a way to relax has become a passion for Leonie Scott.
“I started doing mosaics because I was teaching and I needed an outlet,” Leonie said. “I’d always wanted to do mosaics, then I found a course in Newport and I have never looked back. I just get lost in the world of mosaic.” That was ten years ago and Leonie’s work has appeared in numerous exhibitions since, including the Australian Mosaic Symposium at Bundoora Homestead four years ago. She moved to Bacchus Marsh two years ago and found a like-minded mosaics group at the Darley Neighbourhood House and Learning Centre. Now Leonie will share her skills in a mosaic workshop at the centre in March. “I’m running public and private workshops this year. The Darley Neighbourhood House workshop is a beginner’s course over two days to make a garden paver. Come along and give it a go. It’s very addictive but relaxing. People feed off one another in a group workshop so you learn a lot. It’s a friendly, supportive environment.” She will also run a private mosaic workshop in May using alcoholic inks, pastes and art deco mirrors. “There’s a lot of learning about grouts and what goes inside and outside. I’m still learning, I haven’t stopped since I started. I do quite a few classes a year. “I have always done mainly portraits, art deco pieces, angels, the statue of David, and I’ve even turned an old Victorian painting into mosaic.” Leonie believes that it’s usually the busiest women who use a craft to help them unwind and keep sane. “It takes you into a totally different zone. It’s a release.” For more information contact the Darley Neighbourhood Centre and Learning Centre on 5367 4390 or at darleylearning.com
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Greening the West Call for Expressions of Interest – Round 1
AN AMBITIOUS initiative to green the western suburbs of Melbourne is currently underway, with the Australian Government awarding $5 million to Lead West to implement the ‘Greening the West – 1 Million Trees’ project.
Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority (PPWCMA) has partnered with the Greening the West – 1 Million Trees Project, part of the Federal Government’s 20 Million Trees Programme, to help Australia reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The PPWCMA’s Greening the Maribyrnong and Grow West projects will be delivering over 400,000 trees in the Werribee and Maribyrnong Catchments. We are seeking expressions of interest from landholders within the Werribee and Maribyrnong Catchments and landcare groups who are interested in undertaking revegetation projects in 2016-17. For further information and to download an Expression of Interest form, visit www.ppwcma.vic.gov.au
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A part of the government’s 20 Million Trees program, the ‘Greening the West’ project will involve community groups and organisations from across the western metropolitan area to increase urban greening, contributing to improved health in the community. The Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority (PPWCMA) will partner with Lead West to plant 410,200 trees in the west, but in order to achieve this, landholders and landcare groups are needed to assist in the delivery of the project. PPWCMA’s Grow West project coordinator, Helena Lindorff, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for landholders in the region who have an interest in supporting their local environment, or have remnant vegetation on their land, to undertake revegetation work on their properties”. “Landcare groups can also get involved and not only help in restoring the native vegetation on these properties, but also to work towards creating biolinks for native fauna in these outer urban areas and improve the overall quality of the environment for the community,” she said. To take part in the project, lodge an expression of interest online by visiting the Port Phillip and Westernport CMA website at www.ppwcma.vic.gov.au. The first round of expressions of interest will close at 5pm, February 26.
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From left: Leonie Scott, Jill Geurts, Jan Marshall, Phillip Cocking, Chris Cocking, Nola Cranwell
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Mosaics showcase ‘place for everyone’ MOSAICS are giving a local neighbourhood house a bright and beautiful identity.
Visitors to the Darley Neighbourhood House and Learning Centre (DNHLC) will soon walk through a giant mosaic entranceway. The archway will be completed by the end of June thanks to a mosaics group led by tutor Chris Cocking. Chris said her class began designing the project at the end of December after receiving a $3000 grant from the Moorabool Shire. The arch is the latest mosaic showpiece for the centre and will complement existing mosaic bollards - representing the different user groups of the neighbourhood house - and an eight foot mosaic panel for the adjacent Anna Curry Childcare Centre. “We’re hoping the (entrance) panels are finished by the end of March ready for installation, and the project will be totally finished by the end of June,” Chris said.
Chris and her husband Phillip have been holding workshops with her 11 mosaic art students at her home studio to complete the project. “As part of the grant we had to provide $3000 of in-kind work,” she said. “I’m looking forward to finishing this and getting my studio back!” DNHLC manager Jeanette McGonegal said the mosaics helped beautify the centre and give it a bright and welcoming atmosphere. She said she hoped it would attract even more people to the centre and give the local community pride in their neighbourhood house. For more information about the mosaic group and other classes, contact the Darley Neighbourhood House and Learning Centre on 5367 4390, email info@dnhlc.org.au or pick up a Term 1 brochure at 33-35 Jonathan Drive, Darley.
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Your community page proudly sponsored by The Scoop Community diary January 29 - March 5: Little Moments exhibition Gordon artist Mary-Teresa Ritchie has a collection of small drawings on display at Fairbanks Eye Gallery, 917a Sturt St, Ballarat.
February 28: National Red Balloon Day Support firefighters by flying red balloons on your fence.
March 13: Bacchus Marsh February 7: David Calleja Car Harvest Festival The annual Harvest Festival welShow Cars, trucks, bikes, music & entertain- comes in the Harvest season in ment. $5 per person, $10 per vehicle. Bacchus Marsh - apples, pears, Maddingley Park, Bacchus Marsh. heirloom pumpkins, grapes, quince
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and more. Starts 10am. February 14: Ballarat Polo Cup Polo matches, hunting hounds, March 13: Town Criers ChamCreswick Light Horse. Yaloak Polo pionships Club, Geelong-Ballan Rd. General The Australasian Guild of Town admission $10. Criers will hold its 27th annual Feb 21: Ballan Vintage Rally Guild Championships in Bacchus 9.30am - 4pm, Old Ballan RaceMarsh. Commences 11am at Eddie course, Racecourse Rd, Ballan. Toole Park. Adults $10, children free
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A young woman, born at the turn of the 20th century, is rendered ageless after an accident. After many solitary years, she meets a man who complicates the eternal life she has settled into.
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Healthy hotrods The David Calleja Memorial Car Show has been raising funds for Djerriwarrh Health Services for 11 years.
The family friendly event showcases more than 800 cars, trucks and bikes, ranging from hotrods, classic, vintage ,exotic cars, trucks and bikes. Entertainment includes jumping castles, amusement rides, slides, face painting, live music, free show bags, food stalls, market stalls and raffle prizes. Funds raised will go towards purchasing medical equipment for Djerriwarrh Health Services. This year’s car show takes place on Sunday, February 7 at Maddingley Park. Gates open to the public at 8am. Tickets $5 per adult with kids under 14 free. Entry for competitors is $10 per vehicle with gates opening at 7am. Trophies will be awarded for best car/bike/truck in their class.
Lincoln Gallery launch display at the gallery. “It’s a great opportunity to be able to exhibit people’s work in a great location. Trentham is a creative hub.” Lucy completed a Masters in Art Lucy said Lincoln Gallery on High from RMIT in 2008 and has held Street would showcase works from local artists and artists across wider solo and group exhibitions featuring her unique “liquid photograVictoria. “It’s a diverse group of highly skilled phy” (pictured above). “I’ve worked and studied art for people. We’re getting a lot of comsuch a long time and made a lot of mendations on the technical skills personal connections. It’s a really we all have,” Lucy said. “Our emphasis is on excellence and supportive industry. Lincoln Gallery opens on Saturday, innovation. The art includes phoFebruary 6 from 2pm - 4pm, and tographs, print making, drawing, thereafter each Friday, Saturday and painting and sculpture.” She said well-known local artists Rose Sunday from 10am to 5pm, at 40 High St, Trentham. Wilson (a finalist in the Archibald Prize) and Kevin Smith, along with Private viewings are available. emerging artists Rowena Martinich Phone Lucy on 0407 332 016 or visit lucylincoln.com and Geoffrey Karran had work on MYRNIONG photographer Lucy Lincoln is launching her new gallery in Trentham on Saturday.
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Tel: 03 5367 0110 Fax: 03 5367 1108 Mob: 0407 828 545 email: info@motorworx.com.au www.motorworx.com.au
CENTRE
214 Main Street Bacchus Marsh 3340
Email: general@bmflooring.com.au Web: bacchusmarshflooring.com.au
CAR WASH
29 HOLTS LANE, DARLEY 6AM TIL 10PM - 7 DAYS
Self serve - auto - truck/boat - dog wash - car care - vacuum Attendant on duty 8:30 - 5:30 - 7 DAYS
Western Screens
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LOGISTICS PTY LTD
Glenn Pluck
Andrew Clarke Wool Buyer | 0409 511 739
p: (03) 9369 7218 | f: (03) 9369 4147 105 Boundary Rd, Laverton North VIC 3026
Mob: 0413
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BUSINESS & TRADE GUIDE
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9 Park St, Bacchus Marsh, 3340
(03) 5367 7442
Maddingley Car Care Servicing & General Repairs All Makes and Models Vehicle Restoration Chris Trotter 0415 270 983 1B Millbank Street, Bacchus Marsh, 3340
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‘MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS’
25 McPherson St, Maddingley
Mark Davies
Tying the knot WHEN Mark Davies saw the work of an “excellent” celebrant at a wedding he attended, he knew that was what he wanted to do. “I have a strong customer service background to draw from and realised there was an opportunity to be able to assist people on their very special occasions,” he said. “For me the enjoyment of being a celebrant is about seeing people enjoying their special moment. I look forward to providing my services as a celebrant to all within the local community.” As a celebrant, Mark’s services include weddings, commitment ceremonies, vow renewals, same sex unions, naming days and funerals. “The characteristics of a good celebrant are many but most certainly include attention to detail, flexibility and great customer service. “A couple planning a wedding should get in touch with a celebrant as early as possible. A ‘Notice of Intended Marriage’ form must be completed within a time period between 18 months prior and, at the latest, one month prior to the wedding. The earlier the better and of course the more time to plan will result in a far better outcome. “Marriage is a very special event in life, it is for life, and has many ramifications in one’s future life. My advice for all couples who intend to enter into marriage is to think everything through before taking that wonderful next step in life.” For more information email markdaviescelebrant@gmail.com or phone 0466 517 682.
‘MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS’
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BACCHUS MARSH WOOL SHOP LOIS HUNT Proprietor
151 Main St Bacchus Marsh Victoria 3340 Phone: 5367 1514
Sam Maihoub
Photo by Renee Robinson
Business is smokin’ THE Tobacco Station is a one-stop-shop for smokers and people wanting to buy a special, personalised gift for a loved one. Owner Sam Maihoub said he decided to open up his own tobacco store after working in a similar store for years. The Tobacco Station has a huge range of smoking accessories and gifts including popular American Zippo lighters, Middle-Eastern shisha pipes and old-fashioned tobacco pipes that remind people of their grandfathers. The boutique store also stocks ashtrays, clocks, cigar boxes and more. Sam said the Tobacco Station specialised in gifts for those people who were hard to please and gifts for all occasions.
Floral Design & Event Styling at Affordable Prices Ph: (03) 5367 5705
“I want people to feel happy when they walk into my store. My prices are very competitive.” The Tobacco Station is open from 9am to 5pm, seven days a week, at The Village Shopping Centre, Bacchus Marsh. Phone 5367 8560.
If it’s glass...we can tint it
Leigh Cotter Manager Factory 2, 22-24 McPherson St, Bacchus Marsh VIC 3340 ph: 5367 7977 mob: 0433 333 319 email: wwcoatings@hotmail.com
Tobacco Station Tobacco accessories & gifts
Shop 40, Bacchus Marsh Village Shopping Centre
Ph: 03 5367 8560
22-24 Unit 9, McPherson St, Maddingley
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AUSTRALIA DAY
Stephanie Day accepts a certificate of achievement from Vedran Drakulic and mayor Allan Comrie on behalf of the Ballan Arboretum Group
Back row Nathan Ratcliffe and Steven Tandy. Front row Ken McDonald and Marlene Burvill Below: Marlene Burvill with the Town Crier Gavin Barker
Melissa Baker was nominated for a Young Citizen award
Bacchus Marsh Easterfest organisers receive a certificate of achievement
Jayden Azzopardi was recognised for a Young Citizen nomination Peter Turner receives a certificate of achievement
NEW CITIZENS
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NEW CITIZENS
Midweek Special: 2 players with cart
$50 Bacchus Marsh-Balliang Rd
AV TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT
Bacchus Marsh VIC 3340
PHONE 0423 710 163 or 9746 1116 jjjonesacdc@hotmail.com
Phone: (03) 5367 3492
MCs, DJs & entertainers, karaoke, party fun games
Total Indulgence All Beauty Treatments Beauty Treatments IPLAllPermanent Hair Reduction Permanent Hair Reduction GiftIPL Vouchers Available Gift Vouchers Available 152-154 Main St, Bacchus Marsh 152-154 Main St, Bacchus Marsh Cynthia - 0421 029 147
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The Last Word Have you ever gotten yourself into all sorts of trouble because of an email or a text message? I have, plenty of times. There’s a lot to be said for the good old days of the letter. By the time you sit down and write it and seal that envelope, you’ve generally gotten things off your chest. Or, if you still feel upset, by the time you get to the post office to buy a stamp and post it you have even more time to wonder whether it’s a good idea to send it. Now we can quickly tap out an email or a text message and press send within two minutes. And then get an even more heated reply in the next minute! And so it goes... Each time I think I’ve finally learned my lesson, I’ll go and do it again. It takes a lot of restraint to not press send. As the Fonz used to say “Sit on it”. Better yet, sleep on it. I had to laugh today. I got forwarded an email and scrolled down to the beginning and found out what someone really thought about me. It wasn’t that bad, but they clearly didn’t think my intentions were good. And that’s the other bad thing about an email or text. You just don’t know how many people are going to see it. Once it’s out there, it’s out there. So I am making a resolution for 2016, beginning from now. No matter how upset I am, I will not react via an email or a text message. I will try and sleep on it, even if it’s just a quick nanna nap. I will try to remember that EVERY SINGLE TIME I write an email when I’m upset, it ends badly and I feel guilty. Mine will be the anti-Nike slogan, “Just don’t do it.” SCOOP
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