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Leigh News December 2015

An Inverleigh Progress Association publication

Volume 42 Number10

ISSN 0313-8453

CHRISTMAS EDITION 2015

WE WISH ALL RESIDENTS FROM INVERLEIGH, WINGEEL MURGHELBOLUC, BARUNAH, TEESDALE, SHELFORD AND SURROUNDING AREAS A BLESSED AND SAFE CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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December 2015.

14th 7 pm. Inverleigh Carol Service at Public Hall 22nd. 9am-1pm Teesdale Country Market (Teesdale Community Hall) 24th. 8pm. Carols at Shelford Presbyterian Church.

25th 9am. Carols at Inverleigh Presbyterian Church.

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Peter’s Editorial In late November I had the privilege of attending a Shire Function for White Ribbon Day, held at the Bannockburn Bowling Club Rooms.

Well known personality Phil Cleary was the key speaker, and from his own experience, he was well equipped to address the issue of Violence against Women.

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REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE AT INVERLEIGH.

Inverleigh RSL Sub-Branch

held a Remembrance day Service at the Inverleigh Monuments which was well attended by over two hundred students and teachers from our regional schools of Lethbridge, Bannockburn, Teesdale, Shelford and Inverleigh with most of the students from Inverleigh at the Service. Members of local organisations and the local community and RSL Members were also in attendance.

now known ( previously known as Armistice Day ) is where we gather to remember all Service Men and Women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our Nation in all areas of conflict through out the years to this current day. The Service closed with the sounding of The Last Post, Silent Tribute and ODE to the Fallen, Rouse and the National Anthem of which the Students and others in attendance, with the backing music supplied by Inverleigh school, sang with great feeling and pride.

Well done and thank you to all who attended and for your floral tributes in Remembrance.

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Teesdale Students lay their wreath.

LEST WE FORGET

Russell Allan, Stan Towers, Graeme

Bannockburn Primary Students.

RSL President Mal Johns covered the tragic loss of young men at Gallipoli , later on in France ,and the fact that there was hardly a family in our young Nation that was not affected by Also the Doctors and Nurses who had the terrible task under appalling conditions on Hospital ships and in the field trying to tend the wounded. The medical corp were also to suffer losses as well.

Remembrance Day as it is

Westbury, Jack Lenoble & Mal Johns.

Mal Johns assists Jean Hair.

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The Parish Church of St Paul, Inverleigh Hello Everyone!

Christmas is now just around the corner!

For just about everybody Christmas remains a really magical time. There’s a sense of friendliness and happiness surrounding those whom we meet.

There’s also a gentle excitement as the countdown to the BIG DAY rolls on.

There are Community Carol Evenings to attend in the local hall and other special events that tell us that Christmas is nearly here.

Christmas remains a special time simply because Christmas is a special time. Perhaps you might like to revisit the meaning of Christmas with either ourselves, or one of the other churches within Inverleigh, this year.

You don’t need to be, or do, anything special ~ just come as you are!

On Christmas Eve we will be holding our traditional “Christmas Eve Service” when the magic and wonder of Christmas meets us again, in a very special way. This service begins at 8.00 pm.

Our “Christmas Day Service” at St Paul’s will be held at 9.30 am.

If we can help you in any way, or if you would like to try our services to see if you’re comfortable with them, please don’t hesitate come along or, if you a little shy, ring the Vicar on 0419 322 385.

May this be a happy, contented and meaningful month for you all.

God Bless.

Best wishes from St Paul’s, Inverleigh

Jammin for Jenna.

It’s great to report that a very successful day was held on Sunday 29th November at the Inverleigh Sporting Complex, to raise funds for the Conci Family, in particular for Jenna and Jayda.

A total of $60,000 (including other generous donations) has been raised for the on going healthcare of Jenna and Jayda.

Charlie Morgan.

It is with sadness that we acknowledge the

passing of Charlie (Charles John) Morgan on 2nd December, ages 81 years.

We extend our prayers to Jill, Geoffrey, Sue and Phillip, Dianne Chris and Lisa, and Charlies grandchildren Scott, Sarah, Rowan, Joanna, Ellie, Ashleigh and Justine.

A full Tribute to Charlie will be included in the February Edition of the Leigh News.

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Farmers Daughter Produce Store Farmers Daughter Produce Store is now open for business at 5 High Street Inverleigh.

Sharing space with the recently opened Bakery, Bec Cameron and her Staff can assist you with many delectable

goodies from the abundantly stocked shelves and Fridges. There is a large range of Vegetables, Fruit, Oils, Nuts, Nougat’s etc. , even Christmas Trees on Order, as you would expect from a top of the range Providore, so pop in for a browse or give Bec a Call on 52651110. www.facebook.com/ farmersdaughterproducestore

My Flanders Poppy

Being one of three children of a World War One Soldier, I have, at aged 72, become a member of a rather select brand of Australia’s population. Most of the offspring of these men are dead and gone, or at least in their 80’s and 90’s.

My Dad, Francis Joseph Donovan, enlisted from Brunswick in his 26th year, and got married at 50 in 1939.These combined late age phenomena have placed us in this peculiar category.

Dad was in the famous 5th Division Signals, and fought in France and Flanders. I like to imagine he never killed anyone and, as a signals engineer, was consumed with other vital duties.

He gave a dying German Soldier a drink of water, a gesture I think placed him in hero territory in my eyes. He was always a kind and loving man.

With the Centenary last year of Australia’s entry into the War, I decided to buy a punnet of Flanders Poppies I saw at the Bannockburn Hardware. I’d never seen one of these flowers anywhere in my life, so looked forward to the hoped-for results. They were planted in a hot rocky gully here at Shelford and I promptly forgot all about them.

Over the following months, I

noticed an unusual “weed” at the base of my natural rock wall and a couple of times almost pulled them out. Something stopped me each time, and I then realised it looked very “poppy like”. Indeed it was the sole survivor of the punnet I had bought!

Imagine my joy when, one day towards November, I noticed, pushing up out of the now huge array of leaves, the bowed down head of a flower-my poppy was about to come out. Early in November, there it was, my very own Flanders Poppy, resplendent in all its glory. I watched it for days and days, as more scarlet flowers graced the plant, until it all withered away, wilted and died.

On examining the actual flower, I saw that it had but 4 petals underneath and 2 on top. Two faced one way and two faced the other, with each pair’s petals overlapping one another. The central black patch and stamens complete a truly spectacular, yet strikingly elegant plant. The deep gleaming cherry red of the petals is quite stunning, as the bloom moves in the breeze like a glorious scarlet parasol. I couldn’t stop looking at it and shot a couple of terrific photos of it.

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Advertisers Index Accountant 17, 23, 39 Banking 10 Berries 21 Blinds 21 Church Notices 19 Cleaning 28 Clotheslines 31 Counselling

17, 23 Doctor & Health Services 24,26,30,32 Driver Tuition 38 Electrician 39 Earthmoving 31 Funeral Director 16, 20 Grain 9, 25 Garden Supplies 27 Hall Hire 18 Hotel 21 Massage 29 Motor Mechanic 39 Mowers & Chainsaws 23 Nursery 15, 36 Painter & Decorator 25,30 Physiotherapy 16 Picture Framing 38 Playgroup 28 Playgrounds 36 Plumbing Services 24, 28, 36 Podiatry 29 Pharmacies 37 Politics 25, 26, 40 Real Estate 30, 38, 40 Respite Care 20 Septic Services 36 Shipping Containers 34 Smash Repairs 31 Taxi 4 Tyres 33 Vehicle Transport 30 Veterinary 12, 13, 29 Wedding Celebrant 9

This year I have been searching for any new baby poppy plants from last years seeds, but nothing has come up. Thus, 1914 was marked for me by this single plant that took me by surprise.

I now look at this flower as a striking link to my father. Even though his stories of war were few and far between, I felt very close to him through this single poppy, which became a living memorial for me.

Cambria Parkinson.

Shelford, Vic. In Memory of my Father, Frank Donovan 1889-1970.

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INVERLEIGH HOTEL & SPORTING SOCIAL CLUB.

The Inverleigh Hotel and Sporting Club currently run Raffles at the Hotel to raise funds for various needs within the local Community.

Two Raffles are held on a Friday evening, at the Hotel, with Meat Trays as prizes.

The Committee is made up of Gayle George (President), Ralph Smith (Treasurer) Robyn Johnson(Secretary). Pictured left is Janine Bassett who organises and runs the Raffles each Friday evening.

I recently attend a drawing of the Raffles, and there is certainly a lot of commitment and enthusiasm for the various projects and needs within our local community evident amongst the local patrons.

Previously amounts of $500 each have been donated to the Local CFA and Girl Guides, plus others, with the current project to be funded, the Jenna and Jayda Conci girls from Bannockburn. This is a family in great need, as locals will be aware, and any support for their medical expenses would be greatly appreciated.

Lets get behind all the local needs out there, and this is a fun and worthwhile endeavour by dedicated community members to meet the local needs.

Well done to the Committee and Patrons, and every success in the future as you reach out to help others in this unique way.

Peter Trevaskis (Editor).

Golden Plains Shire Council celebrates selfless volunteers

Golden Plains Shire Council held an event on Monday 23 November to formally acknowledge and thank Council volunteers who selflessly dedicate their own time for the benefit of the Golden Plains community.

At the Volunteer Celebration event Mayor, Cr Des Phelan acknowledged the extraordinary contributions that Golden Plains volunteers make to the health and wellbeing of residents and the strength of our communities.

Volunteer efforts span Aged and Disability services, Children’s services, Community Meals program, Community Transport program; Health and Wellbeing programs; local maintenance; community

facility improvements and events.

The event was attended by special guest Stuart Thompson, Director of National Engagement at the National Disability Insurance Agency; opening up about his

experiences and how communities really thrive when there is a strong foundation of volunteers.

Matthew Kinnia, a year 11 student who volunteers for the FReeZA Youth Development Committee also took to the stage to talk about the importance of engaging local youth to help make a difference in the community.

Councillor Des Phelan, Mayor said, “At Golden Plains, our residents receive the value of over 3,000 hours of volunteering each week, and some of our volunteers have volunteered for over a quarter of a century.”

“I was honoured to attend the Volunteer Celebration and express Council’s gratitude for the incredible work our volunteers do.”

“The efforts and generosity of our volunteers is a big part of what makes our Shire so wonderful, and recognising this is very important to Council.”

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The meaning of Advent

We are coming into the season commonly known as ‘Advent’. What does that mean? What is ‘Advent’? Literally it is the coming or arrival of someone or something. So Christmas is coming, right? Well, yes, but what is Christmas?

Christmas is that time of year when schools and many businesses close for holidays, and many of us have parties, picnics and barbeques.

And sing Christmas Carols. And give presents. (Spare a thought for those who cannot afford them.)

But is that really what Christmas is – parties and presents and singing carols? Is that what ‘Advent’ is? Surely there is more to it than that?

Indeed there is. ‘Advent’ is short-hand for the ‘coming’ of Jesus Christ into the world. As we sing in the Carols:- He was born of the virgin Mary; He was laid in a manger because ‘there was no room for them in the inn’; the angels came to the

shepherds and sang “Glory to God”; the shepherds went to Bethlehem to see for themselves ‘this thing that had come to pass’; and the wise men brought Him gold, frankincense and myrrh.

We know all that, but what does it all mean? Why all this fuss about a baby? Why did Jesus come?

One of the best known verses in the Bible is John 3:16, ‘For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son that whoever believes on Him will not perish but have eternal life.’

In order to truly appreciate the good news – the gospel – you also need to be aware of the alternative. In order to appreciate being saved, you need to be aware of what you’ve been saved from!

‘Advent’ – Jesus Christ’s first coming – will be followed by a ‘Second Advent’. He will come again to take all believers to be with Him forever. That will truly be something to sing about – for those who believe!

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Carol Singing at

Shelford

8pm Thursday 24th December 2015 Shelford Presbyterian Church

at

Inverleigh

9am Friday 25th December 2015 Inverleigh Presbyterian Church - next to Primary School

Enquiries: Willem Vandenberg 0437 846 455 Our Church is a Safe Church and Working With Children compliant.

Willem Vandenberg, pastor of The Leigh Presbyterian Church

THERE WAS A CROC IN THE BARWON RIVER? Have you seen this croc around Inverleigh??!!

7 year old Max was devastated to find his life-like ‘pet’ crocodile missing from the Leigh River on Friday, 13th November.

It was carefully tied to the east side of the bank, to trick his brothers.

He is understandably very upset.

It is a plastic, floating croc head @35cm long (so it looks like its body is lurking under the water).

He found it great fun to scare the visitors to the river, and is sad that it is missing.

There are two possibilities to this puzzle.

1) The croc has magically turned into a real one, and swam away.

2) Some mean coot has nicked a kid’s pride and joy.

It was tied with fishing line very sturdily to a fence on the east side of the river, halfway between the rail-way bridge and Barwon-Leigh junction at Inverleigh.

Notice a crocodile’s head floating in someone’s pool or pond?

Please, please, please return it. He can’t understand why someone would steal it. ‘It’s good to share your things, but not to pinch them if they’re not yours!’

Reward given for Max’s croc.

He has already written a thank you letter with a drawing, in anticipation of its return.

Contact 0438 351 483.

Boxing Day

Boxing Day, December 26th, is a public holiday celebrated in Australia, New Zealand, Britain and Canada.

The holiday’s roots can be traced to Britain. The exact origin of the holiday isn’t known for sure. There are many theories, but all agree that the holiday began with the practice of giving cash or durable goods to those of the lower classes.

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Having your say

Golden Plains Shire Council As we mentioned in the December edition of the Golden Plains Gazette, in response to feedback from residents, Council is working on improving the way it consults and engages with the community.

As a part of this, it’s important to keep you informed about the different ways you can provide feedback to Council.

Contact Golden Plains Customer Service Have you tried our ‘Have Your Say’ You can let Council know about your feedback or enquiry online tool? by contacting Customer Service by phone, email, online, by fax, mail or in person. This way, your feedback or enquiry will be logged, tracked and assigned to the appropriate person who can help answer your query or deal with the issue you have raised.

Online Email us at: enquiries@gplains.vic.gov.au

Please note that due to privacy issues we are unable to take enquiries via social media.

By phone Phone: (03) 5220 7111 Fax: (03) 5220 7100 Visit our offices Bannockburn: 2 Pope St, Bannockburn 3331 Linton: 68 Sussex St, Linton 3360 Send us a letter Golden Plains Shire Council, PO Box 111, Bannockburn, Victoria 3331

Have Your Say is an online tool Council has created to help you have your say online.

For example, currently you can participate in the website redevelopment survey, the @ the heart Bannockburn project, and the Golden Plains Shire Council Community Engagement Strategy survey (from 30 November).

You can also view project updates and past projects here. www.goldenplainsdigital.com.au/consultations

Have your say on the 2016-17 Budget and Strategic Resource Plan Council is currently undertaking planning for the 2016-17 Budget and Strategic Resource Plan (which is part of the Council Plan and provides an overview of Council’s proposed key actions over the next four years). As part of this Council would like your input. Outlined below are opportunities for you to participate.

Nov/ Dec 2015

Three focus groups with broad community representation to be held. A summary of findings to be provided on Council’s website.

Jan/Feb 2016

Council to develop draft Strategic Resource Plan.

February/ early March 2016

Draft Strategic Resource Plan to be released for public comment: Opportunities for community feedback will include an online Have Your Say survey.

Further details will be released in the February edition of the Gazette and on our website.

March/April 2016

Council to take community feedback into consideration and further develop the Strategic Resource Plan and budget. A summary of findings and Council’s actions to be provided on Council’s website

May 2016

Golden Plains Shire Council 2016-17 Budget to be published for public comment under the submission process prescribed by legislation (section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989).

• A Public Notice of the proposal be given in newspapers (the Geelong Advertiser and Ballarat Courier) and be posted on Council’s website.

• Written submissions can be lodged on the proposal within 28 days of the advertisement appearing.

Early June 2016 Council will hold a special meeting to hear submissions.

Late June 2016

Council will prepare its formal 2016-17 Budget for adoption.

Focus on the future Council is working on its Community Engagement Strategy for 2016-20. The Strategy will demonstrate Council’s commitment to improving the way it plans, delivers and evaluates community engagement activities. It will highlight opportunities for meaningful engagement with the Community over the next four years. There will be a number of opportunities for you to contribute to the Strategy.

Council is also introducing a ‘Report an issue’ function on its new website, which is due to roll out in the first half of next year.

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Golden Plains Shire Council residents to benefit from new Geelong Library and Heritage Centre Golden Plains Shire Council is excited that

our residents will be able to benefit from the magnificent new $45.5 million Geelong Library and Heritage Centre, opening to the public for the first time on Saturday 21 November, 9am – 5pm.

As a member of the Geelong Regional Library Corporation (GRLC), Golden Plains Shire Council fully supports the GRLC goals of Living to read, reading to live, Becoming part of everyday life, Transforming the way we work and Bridging the past and the future.

Mayor, Cr Des Phelan said “Having access to the new Geelong Library and Heritage Centre is a great opportunity for Golden Plains residents to be even better connected: to services, books, e-learning opportunities and the world.”

“Our Golden Plains young people in general will be able to access state-of-the-art learning opportunities and resources, and I hope they make the most of it, as they do the arm of the Geelong Regional Library at our Bannockburn Cultural Centre.”

“Council would like to congratulate the board, the City of Greater Geelong and the State Government on delivering such a fantastic public space.”

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Your Wedding Ceremony should reflect who you are.

Teesdale Primary School plant an Oak Tree for Remembrance Day.

Should be as unique as your love story.

Let local writer, author and now, Marriage Celebrant,

Lindy Allinson, create exactly that.

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This afternoon Teesdale

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Primary School held a special commemorative ceremony in honour of Remembrance Day.

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Mr Mal Johns, President of The Inverleigh RSL officiated the service which culminated in the planting of a Gallipoli Oak and the

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unveiling of a plaque as part of the National Trust of Australia Gallipoli Oaks Project

The Gallipoli Oak trees were grown from acorns originally sent to Australia by soldiers’ fighting at Gallipoli in World War 1.

Our senior students read reflections of their thoughts on One Minutes Silence in a moving tribute to our ANZACS. Photo from left to right.

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Inverleigh Debutante Group 1934

Back L-R: Freda Witcombe, Mavis Bufton, Marjorie Splatt, Peggy King, Kitty Moran, Amy Splatt.

Front: Alison Squires, Jean Miller, Kathleen Maher, Mrs. Carruthers (chaperone), Dorothy Winter, Eileen Kershaw, Sheila Brock.

Bugler: Donald Carruthers Maids of Honour: June & Mary Carruthers Absent: Gladys Monahan, Phyllis Johnston, Jean Winn Friday 7th September, 1934. “400 Dancers Participate” was the headline

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in the Geelong Advertiser. This was a Centenary Ball held at the Mechanics Institute with proceeds going to St Paul’s general fund.

The hall was attractively decorated with streamers in red, white and blue, and at supper the tables were adorned with bowls of lovely yellow daffodils arranged with asparagus fern.

To get this in perspective, the debutante ball was held to celebrate the Centenary of Melbourne: there were 400 dancing plus the deb presentation in the bluestone Mechanics Institute (now the supper room and we think 120 and above requires the larger hall) and Mrs. Bath catered for 400 to supper in a marquee.

The debs were presented to the Mayor of Geelong.

The fifteen debutantes were all dressed in white, and wore headbands of pink and silver and carried dainty posies of stocks and carnations in pink tonings. Materials included satin, flat crepe, crinkle crepe,

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marocain, georgette, wind swept satin, wind swept crepe, brocaded satin, lace and tulle.

Sadly three lasses missed the photograph

by Lockwood Studios, but each time I look at this image my eyes go to Donald Carruthers, the bugler. Can you imagine any mum being able to coax their son into this uniform. I met Don at the St Paul’s 150th and showed him the photo.

He became very emotional looking at his beautiful mother and sisters, so a copy was arranged.

Earlier in the day the community attended a tree planting organised by the newly formed Progress Association to plant the trees running from the monument along Railway Street supported by the Forests Department, as a Centenary memorial.

Compiled by Liz McDonald from Geelong Advertiser articles.

2016 calendar is available for $15 from Red Door, Garden Gate or Liz McDonald

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INVERLEIGH TOWN ENTRANCE SIGNS Hello Everyone, from Eliza Peel. I am co-ordinating the Proposed New Entrance Signs to the Township of Inverleigh.

This is our First Update:

WHAT DO YOU WANT?

Now is the time to give input. When plans are firmed in a month or two, it will be too late!

Unless we act promptly the funds allocated by the Golden Plains Shire in about 2010 may be revoked.

There has been an enormous amount of work in the past on this project, but nothing finalised to date.

Currently, we are in the initial stages of consulting with Vic Roads and Golden Plains Shire, finding out options, restrictions, dimensions, structural requirements etc.

Possible Theme: Bluestone or Dry-stone wall structure. What is fitting for our beautiful township? What will reflect our community and locally significant buildings?

What will be enduring, timeless.

What will be low/no maintenance? We want to be proud of this!

What: Materials?

Stone structure? with something like ‘Inverleigh’ in big letters, then in smaller font; ‘Est. 1852’.

Details: What fonts?

Upper Case or Lower case.

How big?

Lettering made out of metal, stone, engraved, painted ?

Colour of lettering? Black, grey, white, chrome, bronze, other?

Back-lit lighting? (Could be solar-powered).

What we need: Design ideas, Bluestone, or stones for dry-stoning.

Stone-masonry skills.

Sign making skills.

Help from towns that have recently done their entrance? (Their tips may ease my way through this journey!)

Any towns in Australia/overseas which you think have brilliant entrances – that we can get inspiration from?

Donation of $ or skills and materials.

Any other funding ideas? Our budget has been restrictive in the past!

This is all a ‘Work In Progress’, nothing locked in…..yet! You are most welcome to be involved, or have input! Contact me on 0438 351 483 or elizabarry@hotmail.com or PO Box 110, Inverleigh Vic 3321.

Cheers, Eliza Peel (nee Barry). (On behalf of the Inverleigh Progress Association).

The next update will be in February’s Leigh News. Watch this space!

The East Entrance to Inverleigh (modelled by Eliza Peel)

The West Entrance to Inverleigh

The Old Bridge over the Leigh River

(may offer some inspiration!)

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• Summer Hazards

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Summer Hazards HEAT

Clinic Christmas Hours

Your pet can overheat quickly. Dogs and cats can't regulate their body temperature as efficiently as humans can, because most of their sweat glands are confined to the pads of their feet. Panting is your pet's primary means of regulating body temperature. Short nosed pets can't pant as effectively as breeds with longer noses, so they have even less ability to cool their bodies. In addition to heat stroke, your pet can also become dehydrated.

Animals should always have fresh clean water available. Exercise your dog either in the early morning or evening when the temperature is coolest. Remember your pet is close to the ground and the ground is much hotter than the air.

Emergency Vet care is available 24 hours during the holiday period:

Signs of Heat Stroke

Ph: 0407 811 222 Ph: 03 52811 221 We are closed on all public holidays for routine consultations and will reopen at our normal times.

Monday – Friday 7.30 - 6.30

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Lethargy Decreased urination Dry gums Refusal to eat Sunken eyes Decreased skin elasticity (Gently pinch your pet's skin near the shoulder up into the shape of a tent; if the skin is slow to snap back, your pet may be dehydrated.

Snakes Summer is when snakes become more active and are more likely to come in contact with your pet. Many snake bites happen in backyards, particularly near bushland or in new developments where bushland is being cleared. To make your property less attractive to

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Christmas Shopping

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snakes, clear thick undergrowth and long grass from around your home.

If your dog or cat has been in contact with a snake, contact the clinic immediately.Unlike when people are bitten by snakes, your pet may not show signs immediately.

Signs of Snake Bite • • • • •

Our online shop has a large range of presents for your pets.

Go to: www.bannockburnvet.com.au Click on the Shopping tab and start shopping without the Christmas chaos.

Sudden weakness followed by collapse Shaking and twitching of the muscles Vomiting Dilated pupils Blood in urine

Parties and BBQs We all love to get together with family and friends for Christmas and New Year celebrations, especially your pet, who gets to feast on table scraps. But a little of this and a taste of that can be bad for pets.

Some foods, such as grapes, onions, garlic and raisins, can be toxic to pets if consumed in large quantities and should stay off the menu.

BBQ Favourites that can pose a problem • • • • •

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Corn on the cob because of its shape alone can cause choking and obstruction.

Cooked bones can be very dangerous, as they may splinter and become lodged or even puncture the digestive tract.

Marinated meats can cause diarrhoea and even pancreatitis.

Onions contain a compound that can harm your pets red blood cells.

Guacamole contains a toxic compound called persin, which is especially dangerous to birds, rabbits, and a few large animals like horses - for them, avocadoes can cause respiratory distress.

Alcoholic beverages - both dogs and cats are uniquely sensitive to alcohol.

Poisons Many commonly used fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and rodent baits are loaded with chemicals that can prove toxic to pets. Dont allow your dog or cat access to areas of your garden, house or outbuildings where chemicals have been used. Take the same precautions when walking your dog. Remember to keep citronella candles, oil products and insect coils out of your pet's reach.

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INVERLEIGH KINDERGARTEN.

There are many people to thank for their contribution over this past year,

The fundraising team has again done an amazing job, undertaking a different kind of major fundraiser this year, The Big Night Out – and it was! It was also a big success.

This event was a highlight and many thanks go to the sponsors and donors who gave so generously to this night, this evening was a high point of the year, both for the funds raised and for being such a good social event for the service and the wider Inverleigh community.

The Inverleigh Rivers Family Fun Run is always a great day, many thanks to the community for supporting this event as we look forward to running it again in conjunction with the Leigh Fest.

The efforts of the fundraising group has meant the Kindergarten has been able to purchase materials and equipment that would otherwise have been unavailable to us, this has enabled the Kindergarten to continue in a sound financial position.

The Parent Committee have contributed to the further development of our centre over the past year, as demonstrated by the laying of turf, the shelving in the Church, the purchase of ipads and the granting of additional hours to staff to attend our centre staff meetings.

Thankyou for all this and more.

Also, many thanks go to; • A huge thankyou to the Committee of Management, especially our President, Anna Shaw, Kristin Miller, Megan Bell, Scott Bell, Victoria Guthridge, Bryan Hart, Taina Liind, Chloe Winter, Kerry Johnson, Georgie Taylor, Eliza Walters, Melissa Neville and Catherine Friend. Many thanks for the time and effort you have put in and the multitude of tasks you have taken on. It has been a pleasure to work with you.

• The fundraising team which is a large and changeable team, thanks for the many fundraising tasks done this year, thankyou for your commitment.

• Many thanks to our general committee members who have given the monthly meetings a wide range of views, ideas and helpful support throughout the year.

• Kerry Johnson for organising our uniform sales.

• Taina Liind and Chloe Winter for managing the children’s library.

• Bryan Hart for the maintenance and repair tasks done.

• Zach Welsh for the donation, laying and care of our grass area.

• The parents of our Kindergarten for their assistance, friendliness and support and who have volunteered their time and energy to make the Kindergarten a successful community based facility. This includes those who do the unseen but important tasks that help make the Kindergarten run smoothly.

• Karren Smith, and her team of Naomi Haintz, Leanne Davies and others for their work in the Occasional Care program.

• Robyn Rogers who has left both the pre-Kindergarten group and Occasional Care at our service. We appreciate your care and involvement in our centre over many years, many thanks Robyn.

• A big thankyou to Megan Young who has worked in a reliever position as the 3 year old group teacher and Carol Hill for their work with this group.

• Caroline Desborough for her support in the M&CH program.

• The Administration staff of Golden Plains Shire, Kim Roberts, Paige McLachlan, Carla Booley, Melissa McDonald and Carolyn Stones for their support and assistance, • Lorraine Gall, Jo Astall, Gayle George for keeping the Kindergarten clean and tidy each week.

• Andy McDonald and Jo Astall who worked with us this year as additional assistants with PINARC to support us in our work with children with additional needs.

• Many thanks to Andy McDonald for her very crafty creations that have enhanced the childrens play.

• Kara Van Oosten who worked in my place on Thursdays while I completed administrative tasks.

• Lastly but importantly Sarah Spring for all her daily assistance and support, All of this support helps the kindergarten to function and continue to flourish, Finally, thanks to the children who make it all worthwhile; Thank you and best wishes to all in the coming year, Bronwyn Davies.

COMBINED PROBUS CLUB OF BANNOCKBURN INC. TOURS AND OUTINGS FOR 2015.are now complete.

1st Monday in February:-Meeting in Bannockburn displaying Jewellery.

Probus Club meets on the 1st Monday of the Month at the Community Church Hall, Moore Street, Bannockburn.

If you wish to attend any of our Meetings or Outings, you are most welcome.

Contact Shirley Wild 5281-5354.

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THROUGH THE GARDEN GATE Christine Windle, Garden Gate Nursery, Inverleigh

Herbs – Useful and Beautiful

A pot of herbs makes an excellent present. Even someone without a garden can tuck a pot on a windowsill or balcony or set it as a feature on a table. A group can make a lovely wedding present – one such grouping selected at our nursery recently was a golden oregano, an olive herb and a lemon thyme – garden harmony which will give and give, adding flavour and aroma to life.

The broad definition of a herb is ‘any plant with leaves, seeds or flowers used for flavouring, food, medicine or perfume’. Herbs can be grown anywhere in your garden and do not have to be treated as separate from plantings for beauty or general vegetable gardening. Creating a special herb garden, however, can have practical advantages, since your herbs can be readily located and cared for. Your herb garden could be a group of pots, a formal garden with edges, plants tucked in to spaces between pavers, a herb spiral, or a formal decorative pattern with contrasting foliage.

Herbs can be broadly divided into three groups to help with planting and care. There are those that like full sun and fairly dry Mediterranean style climates (thyme, sage, rosemary, lavender, olive herb), those that need

vegetable garden type conditions of sun and regular watering (chives, sweet basil, parsley, coriander), and mints, which prefer at least part shade and a moist environment. Mints need to be contained because they spread rampantly. Comfrey is a handy herb which assists composting and can be made into a valuable liquid fertiliser, but it also spreads and is best in a pot. If it becomes a large clump in the garden, it is very difficult to remove.

Many herbs, such as thyme, oregano and rosemary are perennials and last for years. Parsley is biennial and runs to seed in the second year.

Some herbs, such as sweet basil, are not winter hardy and have to be protected and brought inside or replanted each year. Other herbs, such as pineapple sage, die back in winter in cooler areas, but revive once the weather warms up. Tidy them up by cutting back straggly dead growth once the chance of frosts is over.

Harvesting regularly keeps herbs bushy and in good shape but don’t overdo it. Dry herbs or store them for later use in bags in the freezer, or in ice blocks. Always check that information about culinary, medicinal and cosmetic uses of herbs comes from a reputable source.

Too much fertiliser will promote excessive leaf growth at the expense of flavour for Mediterranean needs herbs. Just add some compost which the worms will work down over time, feeding the plants and improving the water holding and draining capacity of the soil. Mulch the garden with organic material to shade it and retain water. As the mulch rots, it will improve the structure of the soil.

• Nursery Wide range of hardy garden plants • 14cm pots $7 Country garden and orchard setting featuring many plants available in the nursery.

The flowers on herbs are amongst the most beautiful in our garden and bring plenty of bees.

Herbs can be grown for use, foliage beauty or flowers, with those used for the pot best placed close to the kitchen. They are easy to grow and a make a great addition to every household.

Happy gardening!

Christine and Keith Windle, 0403 267 286

Open:Thursday - Saturday, 10 - 4 “Often open at other times, ring to check.”

77 Dundas St

(Cnr Inverleigh-Winchelsea Rd & McCallum Rd, Inverleigh)

Christine and Keith Windle

0403267286

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INTRODUCING MOKSHA MASSAGE MONDAYS: STARTING YOUR WEEK THE RIGHT WAY: RENEW, REVIVE AND RELIEVE:

Start your week right over the festive season by turning over a new leaf and helping yourself stick tight to that new years resolution to have more time for yourself to do more healthenhancing activities! Here at the Moksha Project we know how busy, demanding and stressful life can be. We also understand the profoundly detrimental effects that Stress can have on your health and general wellbeing. So, we have decided to do something about this by rolling out a special start to your week.

We would like to introduce you all to the concept and opportunity of “Moksha Mondays”. In the Sanskrit language, Moksha means freedom or liberation. Our role at the Moksha project is to provide services that help you to become free and liberated from pain, injury, and stress of all kinds. We also hope to assist in changing self- limiting behaviours, and poor lifestyle habits that might keep you ‘stuck’ in a place that limits you. Massage is a profoundly nurturing and health promoting system that has been used in traditional cultures for thousands of years to maintain a good state of health. Regular massage is recommended as a very effective way to manage stress levels, reduce muscular tension and manage the pain of arthritis and other chronic disorders, and it is also used as a means to prevent further injuries.

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Here at the Moksha Project, we are passionate about offering everyone the opportunity to benefit from regular Massage Therapies So, with this goal in mind, we are offering Remedial and Relaxation Massage sessions on Mondays to our local community with a few special bonuses. Book your session on a Monday morning and take advantage of our before 12pm discounted rate for the entire summer season. Your one hour massage session just became so much more affordable that you don’t need to feel guilty at all about giving some energy back to yourself for all the hard work you do keeping up with the demands of daily life.

Busy mums with young children, hard working tradesmen and farmers alike, or the senior citizen population trying to manage the aches and pains of arthritis, you now have every reason to make some time available to come and visit us at the Moksha Project.

Our Massage practitioners are trained in a wide variety of treatment techniques including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Remedial, Lymphatic Drainage, Hot Stone Massage, Reflexology, Shiatsu and Accupressure, and Dr Haidee Benning has developed and incorporated ancient Ayurvedic Therapies into the schedule of treatment to promote even greater benefits.

MOKSHA MONDAYS: 9am – 12pm: Remedial or Relaxation Massages: 30min: $30

45min: $40

60min: $55

Bookings for remedial and relaxation Massage or enquiries on other MOKSHA MASSAGE PACKAGE TREATMENTS Please give us a call on 0428177964 or leave a message on answering machine 52672948.

Musculoskeletal Health and Wellness Offering: Osteopathy • Ayurvedic Medicine • Naturopathy • Dietary & Lifestyle Counselling • Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture • Remedial & Relaxation Massage • Exercise Physiology & Physical Rehabilitation • Group Exercise Classes & Hydrotherapy • Beauty Therapy Treating a wide variety of complaints including: Sports Injuries • Back and Neck pain • Headaches & Migraines • Chronic Pain Syndromes • Arthritis and Degenerative disorders • Paediatric complaints• Spinal Disc Injuries & rehabilitation • Peripheral joint injuries & repetitive strain disorders • Digestive Disorders & other functional disorders

Open 6 Days. Dr Haidee Benning & Associates. 23 HESSE ST WINCHELSEA 3241. PH: 0428 177 964 or 52 672 948

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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Season’s greetings!

In a special meeting in early November, I was honoured to be re-elected by Council as Mayor for the next year. The last year has held significant challenges and great achievements for Council and over the next year Council will continue to focus on serving the community.

To this end, Council also wanted to make sure Golden Plains residents know about the different ways they can provide feedback to Council, and let them know about opportunities to have input into the 2016-17 Strategic Resource Plan and Budget – you can find our feature in this newsletter, or on our website www.goldenplains. vic.gov.au

As the festive season grows nearer and the weather heats up, I’d like to encourage you

Cr Des Phelan

all to ensure you are fire ready.

As you know, Golden Plains has experienced devastating bushfires in the last couple of years – fire preparedness is particularly important in a rural shire. Council endeavours to provide residents with as much key information as possible, as well as links to valuable and potentially life-saving resources.

Vic Emergency is Victoria’s combined source of emergency information and warnings – you can visit their website at www. emergency.vic.gov.au or follow them on Facebook at www. facebook.com/vicemergency.

We have also provided a special feature in our December edition of the Gazette on being bushfire ready, and a supporting story on what to do if you have received a Fire Ready Notice.

Finally, this is the second year Council has supported White Ribbon Day, the national campaign to end men’s violence against women. You may have seen the signs around the Shire, or seen the white ribbons on the Bannockburn Shire Hall and Customer Service Centre. Council also held an event for business and community supporting groups with White Ribbon ambassador and campaigner Phil Cleary as our guest speaker. Council is proud to be involved, and I encourage our residents to speak out against violence against women.

And finally, on behalf of Council, I’d like to wish all our residents a safe and happy festive season and summer.

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Justices of the Peace

INVERLEIGH VICTORIA PARK

*********************** The Scrap Metal Service has had to be Discontinued due to abuse of the privilege. ***********************

Mr A. F. Helyar

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Mr K. Windle

10 Knowles Crt, Bannockburn Ph: 5281 1798

Mrs E. McDonald

47 High Street INVERLEIGH Ph: 5265 1270

NO MORE SCRAP METAL To Book the Park -Call Narelle Bogle 5265 1734

TEESDALE COMMUNITY HALL

featuring The Mik Maks

50 Park Street INVERLEIGH Ph: 0429 651 298

TEESDALE MECHANICS INSTITUTE (Formerly Community Hall)

Behind the CFA Building Main Road, Teesdale

Turtle Bend Reserve, Teesdale

FOR ALL YOUR HIRING NEEDS

Including over 40 market stalls (craft, produce, gifts, preserves, etc), hot & cold takeaway food, live carol performances, Santa appearance, fireworks finale.

Hall, Meeting Room, Kitchen,

TUESDAY 22nd DECEMBER 4pm – 8pm

BYO chairs, rugs, picnic …

Tables, Chairs & Crockery.

For bookings, phone Dale on 5281 5486 or 0428 386 724

Lions Club of Inverleigh Leigh Valley

We are now collecting newspapers for recycling. Papers can be left at the Town Hall on Mondays or pick up can be arranged by calling David on 0429 958 769 during business hours or 5265 1102 after hours.

All proceeds from the paper collection go to local projects.

As this is a new initiative for our club, community help would be greatly appreciated.

Any further questions can be directed to David on 0429 958 769 or dave@ grantsautodismantlers.com.au

WHO CAN I TALK TO? 24 Hour telephone counselling ANONYMOUS CONFIDENTIAL IMMEDIATE

Phone 13 11 14

LIFELINE

LEIGH DISTRICT RIDING CLUB INC A00041565N

meets for rally every 2nd Sunday @10.00am Victoria Park, Park Street, Inverleigh Vic 3321 New Members always welcome for enquiries please contact

President: Nicole Rogers Mob: 0419 549 799 Secretary: Leanne Broad Mob: 0433 403 065 P O BOX 87 INVERLEIGH VIC 3321

TEESDALE PS O.S.H.C. Phone: 5281 5218 BEFORE SCHOOL CARE

7:30 AM – 8:45 AM Healthy Food plus a Fun Program!

*Cooking Club *Art & Craft *Outdoor Activities *Computer Club AFTER SCHOOL CARE

3:15 PM - 6:00 PM

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CAN YOU HELP cut the Inverleigh Public Hall lawn?

We are looking for volunteers willing to go on a roster to help keep the hall lawns neat and tidy. Tasks include mowing and neatening. This generally takes one to two hours. If you could find the time to help out once or twice a year, please contact Keith Windle on 04296512a8 or send a message on windle.keith@gmail.com

New members are most welcome, come and join us for fellowship, and sharing of crafts that members are demonstrating.

Anglican Church

38 High Street, Inverleigh

COME JOIN US New members WELCOME for Pennant on Tuesday & Saturday (school friendly hours) Season starts September thru to March

Bowls available for Social or New Players NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

Please call Helen on 5265 1023 or 0411 046 528 for more info visit www.inverleighbowls.org email: inverleighbowls@yahoo.com.au

Inverleigh Shelford Teesdale

“For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord...”

(2 Corinthians 4.5)

Est. 14th JULY 2014

This is a new branch of CWA, we meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm at Teesdale Primary School, cnr Main Road & Sutherland Street, Teesdale.

Sunday Service 9:30 Holy Communion Christmas Eve Service 8 pm Christmas Day Service 9:30 am Rev’d Phil Jacobson 0419 322 385 John Thornton 5265 1256 Bruce McDonald 5265 1270

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CWA NATIVE HUT NIGHT BRANCH

If you are interested in attending please contact Shirley 52815354

10 Railway Street, Inverleigh

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SUNDAY SERVICES Inverleigh 9.00 AM 1st & 3rd Sundays

10.00 AM 2nd & 4th Sundays Teesdale 11.00 AM 1st & 3rd Sundays Shelford 10.00 AM Only 5th Sunday

VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

For further information: Preaching Minister, Rev. Willem Vandenberg

PH: 0437 846 455.

Session Clerk: Alan Helyar Ph: 5281 1798

ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC PARISH

Mass times for December Winchelsea every Saturday @ 6 p.m.

Bannockburn @ Inverleigh every Sunday @ 9a.m.

Anakie @ 11a.m. Sunday December 13th/ 27th Meredith @ 11a.m. Sunday December 6th/20th.

Christmas 2015 Carols and Masses Friday 11th 11am Bannockburn Nursing Home

Sunday 13th 6.30 p.m. Inverleigh Sacred Heart Church

Tuesday 15th 2pm Winchelsea Nursing Home

Christmas Eve

Thursday 24th 6pm Bannockburn (@Bann .Cultural Centre) Thursday 24th 8pm Anakie Thursday 24th 10pm Meredith

Christmas Day

Friday 25th 8.30 am Winchelsea 10.30 am Inverleigh/Bannockburn

Christmas Carols

Want to make a difference in Inverleigh?

The Inverleigh Hall Committee promotes the use of the hall and develops and maintains our fabulous community asset. If you would like to become involved by serving on the committee or by initiating activities at the hall, please contact Bruce McDonald 52651270

Inverleigh Tennis Club NEW PLAYERS WELCOME We are always keen to hear of anyone interested in playing tennis.

General enquiries: Catherine Campbell 5265 1501 Cam Parke 5265 1145

Saturday 12th 5pm Winchelsea (Barwon Park Mansion) Monday 14th 7pm Inverleigh Public Hall Sunday 20th 6.30pm Meredith Interpretive Centre for bbq and Carols afterwards.

Sunday 20th.7p.m. Winchelsea InterChurch Carols Thursday 24th 7.30pm Anakie (Before Mass) A Christmas message from Fr. Boy Galdo and the Parishioners to the Community Christmas time calls us to rejoice and to share that joy by reaching out in love to family, friends and strangers. This sharing helps to ensure that our Christmas is a joyous and peaceful one.

Wishing all the community the peace and joy of the Christmas season . You are warmly invited to join us at any of our Christmas celebrations.

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INVERLEIGH CFA DRIVERS ROSTER Members who cannot make roster please let officer in charge know.

November 30th G. Guinane J. Cook R. Macdonald M. Fry

M. Wilson

December 7th M. Hicks

G. Vidler

N. Wilson

N. Wilson

A. Fry

December 14th G. Harvey

A. Collins

E. Peel

N. Everett

J. Holman

December 21st D. Neville

G. Wishart

C. Holman

A. Everett

B. Pearce

December 28th G. Morgan

J. Alexander

D. Fenwick

A. Melican

A. Shelly

January 4th S. Thompson J. Hamilton N. Wilson

N. Wilson

P. Jacobson

January 11th R. Wilson

A. Collins

E. Peel

M. Fry

J. Holman

Phone: 5221 4788 www.tuckers.com.au

BRIGADOON HOSTEL

BLAKE ST, SKIPTON

RESPITE CARE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED

To provide short-term care in residential aged care services for people who are in temporary need of care and who intend to return to the community.

Residential respite care may be used on a planned or emergency basis to help with carer stress, illness, holidays, or the unavailability of the carer for any reason.

ACCESS TO RESIDENTIAL RESPITE CARE Before entry to the service, an Aged Care Assessment Team should assess a person as needing the respite care.

AMOUNT OF TIME PER PERSON AVAILABLE

Each person is entitled to 63 days per financial year.

If you are a DVA client you are entitled to four of these weeks to be fully funded by DVA.

COSTS

The Commonwealth government has regulated a daily fee. .

This includes accommodation, meals, and activities.

BOOKINGS

For further information regarding respite and bookings, please contact: Belinda Horsley Director of Nursing P 5340 1100

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SUMMER SENSATIONS CAFE & WINDMILL MINI GOLF 1440 BANNOCKBURN-SHELFORD ROAD. TEESDALE. PH. 5281-5449

Now Trading on Spring/Summer Hours Mon. Wed. Thurs. Fri. & Sat. 9:30 to 4:30 Sunday 9:00 to 4:30 (Mini Golf Same Hours as Above) CLOSED TUESDAY

Country Breakfast Sat. & Sun. 9:30 to 11:30 STRAWBERRIES & BOYSENBERRIES AVAILABLE. We have a Range of House Made Berry Pies to take home or order for your next Special Occasion.

Small Pies (serve 2-3) $12 Large Family Pies (Serve 6) $23 WINDMILL MINI-GOLF Specials-School Holidays and beyond in Mini Golf.

Family Package-2 Adults & 2 Children under 16 = $30 1 Round of Mini Golf, Croquet & Quiots = $12 per head for ALL 3

Contact Danielle for Enquires & Bookings ph: 5281 5449

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Meals all day, 7 days a week Live music every Sunday Comprehensive wine list Call us - 03 5265 1220 Email us - email@inverleighhotel.com.au 1 High St Inverleigh Victoria 3321 Australia inverleighhotel.com.au

shutters venetians romans cedars slimlines sunscreens creations woods hollands woodweave and much more

Call Janine

0409 796 385 or 5365 1413

janine@blindessentials.com.au Geelong ~ Bellarine Peninsula ~ Surfcoast ~ Winchelsea ~ Inverleigh ~ Meredith

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CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR ARRANGEMENTS 2015-2016 CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRES Bannockburn and Linton Customer Service Centres

Close Thursday 24 December 2015 at 1.00 pm, re-open on Monday 4 January 2016 at 8.30 am.

GARBAGE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION

No collection Friday 25 December 2015. Collection which was to take place on 25 December will be collected one day later than usual.

LANDFILL

Rokewood – Closed Sunday 27 December.

The Landfill will be closed on DECLARED DAYS OF TOTAL FIRE BAN.

EMERGENCY CONTACTS Roads & Drains Dogs & Livestock Garbage & Recycling Rokewood Landfill

Works Superintendent Community Protection Officer Clean Away

Ph. 5220 7111 Ph. 5220 7111 Ph. 1800 230 130 Ph. 0427 051 996

COUNCIL MEETING CYCLE 2016

At its Special Meeting on 2 November 2015, Council resolved the following dates for Council Meetings in 2016. Meetings are usually held on the fourth Tuesday of each month commencing at 4.00pm.

27 January Bannockburn Shire Hall 23 February Linton Customer Service Centre 22 March Bannockburn Shire Hall 26 April Linton Customer Service Centre 24 May Bannockburn Shire Hall 28 June Linton Customer Service Centre 26 July Bannockburn Shire Hall 23 August Linton Customer Service Centre 27 September Bannockburn Shire Hall 18 October Linton Customer Service Centre (3rd Tuesday) 2 November Bannockburn Shire Hall (Special (Annual) Meeting of Council) 22 November Bannockburn Shire Hall 20 December Linton Customer Service Centre (3rd Tuesday) Councillors and staff at Golden Plains Shire Council wish residents a Merry Christmas and a happy and safe 2016.

ROD NICHOLLS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER where opportunities grow...

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This Friday 11th Dec

FFREE ree picPICKUP kup & deli& verDELIVERY y in the ColAVAILABLE ac area daily

WIDE SELE SELECTION OF NEW RIDE-ONS GET READY FOR THE COMING SPRING SEASON Packages available Trade-ins welcome

Servicing all major brands & outdoor power equipment

CNR PRINCES HWY & LENNOX STREET WINCHELSEA P: 5267 2266 accounts@allaboutmowers.com.au

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Need someone to TALK to?

Want someone to LISTEN?

SUE’S COUNSELLING SERVICE You can make a booking by calling Sue

0419 383 207 You can expect complete confidentiality, absolute professionalism and utmost respect when attending counselling with me.

Together we will work toward achieving your goal.

DES GUINANE FCPA

PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT & TAX CONSULTANT For appointment office phone 5222 4811 or Gheringhap, Bannockburn 5281 1474 (A/H)

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Bridgestone Service Centre

5281 1666 60 Holder Rd, Bannockburn Still locally owned and operated by Shane & Danielle Maquire

Lic. 42937

Tyres Wheels Batteries Puncture Repairs Wheel alignments Tyre Safety Inspections Mechanical Services

May this Christmas end the present year on a cheerful note and make way for a fresh and bright New Year.

Here’s wishing you: a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Teesdale Country Markets Hand made, Home Grown, Vintage Teesdale Community Hall Teesdale

4th Sunday of the month 9am – 1pm 2015-2016 dates

Sunday 25th October Sunday 22nd November Tuesday 22nd December Twilight Market, Christmas Carols and Fireworks sponsored by Pike Transport 4-8pm At Turtlebend Reserve Sunday 24th January Sunday 28th February Sunday 27th March (Easter Sunday) CHILDRENS ACTIVITY TABLE DELICIOUS FOOD COFFEE VAN Stall holders contact: Kellie 0434 900 816 Geoff 0407 835 731 www.teesdalecommunityevents@gmail.com

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Council’s Municipal Fire Prevention Officers conduct inspections of private properties prior to the Fire Danger Period to assess them for fire hazards.

Properties deemed to be a high fire risk (e.g. long uncut grass) to either themselves or their immediate neighbours are issued with a Fire Prevention Notice instructing the landholder to carry out certain works to reduce the risk. Landholders are given a period of time to comply before a second round of inspections are conducted. Council will enter land and carry out fire hazard reduction works when landholders do not comply with their Fire Prevention Notice and bill the cost of the works back to the owner.

If you have further questions about Fire Prevention Notices, check out our Frequently Asked Questions page below or contact Councils Municipal Fire Prevention Officer on 5220 7111.

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WVGS saves you time so you can get on with farming:  Ascertaining the Best Indicative Daily Grain Prices  Providing you with Comprehensive Daily & Weekly Grain Market Reports  Securing all trades with contract & completing any required paperwork If you are interested in enhancing your bottom line - GO TO: www.westvicgrainservices.com.au OR CALL US on 0428640555

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Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8.15am to 8pm Friday: 8.15-6.30pm Saturday: 8.45-11am

"Our Aim is to make High-Quality Medical Services accessible

to Everyone"

www.goldenplainsmc.com.au 59 Geelong Road, Bannockburn Phone: 5281 2320 Our Doctors Dr Mina Gurgius (Male GP) He is a current examiner in the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. He is highly qualified GP with several subspecialties.

Dr Priyanthi Perera (Permanent Female GP) Dr Priyanthi has a Diploma in Child Health (university of Sydney). She also has a special interest in Women’s Health & Skin Cancer.

 Dorevitch Pathology is onsite Monday to Friday  Allied Health Services: Podiatry, Physiotherapy & Dietician are available onsite.  Visiting Cardiologist onsite. We are pleased to have Dr Chaudhary join our practice in order to provide our patients with cardiology services.  Online Appointments available via our website **** NO OUT OF POCKET FEES For ALL General GP Consultations ****

Primary School Ball Games held @ Inverleigh.

The Annual ball games event was held at the Inverleigh Football Oval on Friday 27th November for the students from Grade 3 to 6. Inverleigh, Meredith, Lethbridge, Shelford, Teesdale, Anakie and Little River Primary Schools were all in attendance and competed in the following 4 activities: Cross Chase, Tunnel Ball, Corner Spry and Captain Ball.

Once again Inverleigh won the Ball Games Event in a landslide. In some of the games we actually had teams finish first, second, third and fourth, which is a first in my time at the school.

The students have trained hard and passionately over the past

month and their win is well deserved and a just reward for the effort and energy exerted. Congratulations to all participants, you are to be commended on your outstanding attitudes towards this activity. This makes the 19th win in a row and 20 out of 21 years. This is an effort of which all past and present students of the previous twenty years can be proud.

Results were: 1st Inverleigh

Equal 2nd Teesdale

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Geelong Landcare Network update

Growing native plants from seed Are you interested in growing your own native trees and shrubs? We are starting up a small local program using the community nursery at Barwon Water in Geelong. This nursery is a free service helping local groups to propagate and grow native trees and shrubs for planting back into private properties or local reserves.

Grants available If you would like to do some fencing and revegetation along waterways on your property, we may be able to help.

Grants are available through the ‘River Health Program’ which is funded by the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority. This program is designed to improve the water quality and health of our rivers by assisting landholders who wish to

install fencing to exclude livestock from river banks and to re-plant with native vegetation.

Purple haze If you are not sure whether you’ve got Serrated Tussock, now is a good time to walk through your property to check.

It really stands out this time of year.

The seed heads are a purple/maroon color and create a halo effect over the top of the tussock. Seed heads turn

prevent new seeds germinating. If spot-spraying, remember to spray into the top and around the base of the entire tussock – each tussock is actually made up of multiple individual plants and the spray needs to reach them all.

Get in touch If you’re interested in information about landcare issues or activities, please get in touch. There is a landcare stall at the Bannockburn Farmers Market each month – drop in and say hello. Having said that, there won’t be a stall at the market on 2nd January but we will be there every other month in 2016.

Elissa Ashton-Smith, Facilitator, Geelong Landcare Network 23 High St, Inverleigh, 3321 Ph 0438 525 502 Email: geelonglandcarenetwork@ gmail.com

golden brown when mature. When you find Serrated Tussocks, the best thing to do is chip or dig them out or spray with glyphosate. If you also add some flupropanate to the spray, this will help

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Gifts among equals were exchanged on or before Christmas Day, but those less fortunate received theirs the day after. This includes gifts from employers to their workers.

Only in the last century has Boxing Day become a holiday. Combining Christmas Day and Boxing Day as holidays encouraged the tradition of families getting together at Christmas time. It’s also the start of the post-Christmas bargain shopping season and the start of the famous Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.

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GOLF RESULTS OCTOBER-NOVEMBER 2015

28th Oct. Ladies, Multiple Stableford J. Barras & A. Waayers 36pts S. Holmes & I. Oliver 35pts.

N.T.P. 3rd S. Lamb, 8th I. Oliver.

Men- Stroke R. Pickert 87-19-68, a. Hughes 101-30-71 c/b G. Moroney 105-34-71 Longest Drive R. Pickert 31st Oct. Men-2 Man Ambrose S. Wemyss & J. Nicolle 74-6-68, S. Hondow & R. Pickert 80-7 ¼- 72 ¾ 3rd Nov. Men-Par B. Gibson +2, R. Nardi +1, G. Hondow -1 c/b N.T.P. 8th S. Wemyss.

7th Nov. Mixed 3 person Ambrose.

Presentation Night.

J. Nicolle,R.Pickert,S. Lamb,I. Oliver 70-11.858.2.

C. spencer, S. Wemyss, b. Gibson, 70-10-60, G. Stevens, r. Keane, V. Renick, 80-17.2.62.8

N.T.P. 8th J. Nicolle, 15th B. Renick.

Longest Drive- Ladies , J. Barras, O/65yrs G. Moroney.

11th Nov. Men - Stableford B. Gibson 42pts, T. Lee 36pts c/b G. Jolly 36pts.

Longest Drive S, Hondow, O/65yrs T. Lee 14th Nov. Men-Stableford B. Gibson 40pts, G. Jolly 39pts, R. Keane 34pts.

Longest Drive O.65yrs T. Lee. 18th Nov. Men-Stroke B. Gibson 84-18-66, T. Lee 80-17-71, M. Leach 87-13-74 N.T.P. 8th T. Lee, 15th G. Belleville, Longest Drive M. Leach, O/65yrs T. Lee 21st Nov. Men-Par D. Mather Sq, g. Jolly -1 c/b I. Page, Longest Drive I. Page.

25th Nov. Men-Par R. Pickert +6, G. Jolly +4, T. Lee -1.

INVERLEIGH GOLF CLUB NEW RESIDENTS These baby Parots made a home in a stump a little more than 2 ft high and approx.the size of a 20lt drum with a 4-5 inch hollow in the centre .Val Robertson.

JUNIOR JACK ATTACK.

Inverleigh Bowls Club recently hosted students from Teesdale Primary School for “Junior Jack Attack”.

This Bowls Australia program utilizes modified equipment and fun activities to teach Lawn Bowls to children.

The young Teesdale bowlers quickly developed their skills, enabling them to transistion to real bowls for the final tournament and challenge their family members to a game.

Teesdale Primary organising teacher, Meagan Lowe, was delighted with the community engagement fostered by this Federal Government “Sporting Schools

Program” that provides excellent outcomes for all involved.

Marj Peel Inverleigh Bowls Club.

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Contributions to the Sports Pages is welcomed from all Sporting Clubs and Activities in the Area.

Please forward articles to “leighnews@bigpond.com”, including Photos.

(PeterT-Editor)

Inverleigh Bowls Club-including “Jack Attack” Junior Bowls

It’s half way through the season and I am at last making a report on behalf of the club.

Well it’s certainly been an up and down season, with all club members ( some 30 in no. ) making a huge effort in the local Pennant Competition.

The positives are ;

There are some wins, pennant wise on the board, with Midweek Pennant now 2nd on the ladder in Division 6. It has been a few of years since this has happenend, and we are delighted to be in that spot.

It has been from the consistant help of all club members to fill teams which has made this possible.

We also have 3 new members to the club in Mal Johns ( previously from Bannockburn B.C. ) and June & Gary Belliville, which have filled spots in Midweek Pennant.

Other pennant sides are struggling a bit, and due to a lack of club members and we often play with 3 to a side.

Through all of this, the club spirit is strong, with all committed to push the club forward.

We have received a grant from the Golden Plains Shire, ( 1:1 dollar basis ) to help with OH&S concerns at the club. Acoustic panels have been installed on the Club Room Ceiling, which has added greatly to the hearing comfort of all users of the club, additional sun shade to be added to the north face of the building, and some more outside seating to be installed.

There are many comments made from visitors as to the wonderful state of the club rooms and green and it is certainly a big credit to this very small club for the constant effort given to

its upkeep.

Another positive is our member Marj Peel.

She won a Volunteering award from the Geelong Bowls Region and Bowls Victoria for her work at our club.

Marj is a part time teacher and has run our Junior Jack Attack the last 2 years with Inverleigh and Teesdale Primary schools with more schools to come next year. There are several club members which help her with the 4 week courses but the planning, structure and liason with the schools is all Marj.

We have always run a social night each bowls season, and would gladly welcome young or old to join us for some BARE –FOOT bowls on a Thursday night 5.50 till 8.30 pm. ,whilst day light saving is in.

All visitors are welcome at Inverleigh Bowls Club , so come try bowling. It’s a lot of fun!

With Christmas approaching we wish veryone at Inverleigh a peaceful and happy time .

Helen Gaylard Vice President.

Inverleigh Bowls Club.

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Friday 11TH – School Concert 7pm REPORT ON ENERGY BREAKTHROUGH

The Energy Breakthrough

event is over for another year. The children all had a fantastic time, competing in a great spirit, and showing wonderful teamwork. I would like to thank everyone involved for all their hard work and support. Many thanks to David Trevaskis for his help with the construction of the billy cart.

The whole process from design, construction, practice, team management, and competing was a great experience for the children.

“My favourite part of the billycart race was the whole thing. We had the endurance race and obstacle course and sprint race, which was the one we won.”

Maddy, Grade 3 “I had a great time at Maryborough. My favourite part was the endurance race.

I learnt that working together and team work is the key.” Charlie, Grade 4

“On the Saturday I was in the sprint race and we came first because we worked as a team. The other teams weren’t working together like us. I had a great time.” Novella, Grade 4 “At the billy cart race I had such fun doing all of the races. In the last race we came first because we worked together as a team. Next year will be my last year competing. I hope for the same teamwork next year. “ Declan, Grade 5

My favourite part of the Energy Breakthrough was competing in the Sprint race and working together as a team. The way that we won our sprint race was by working together. I also enjoyed the endurance race. I learnt that it is important to work together as a team.

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TEESDALE PRIMARY facilities.

We are looking forward to welcoming our new students and their families and hope that they have a smooth transition into our school in 2016. Please feel free to contact the school on 5281 5218 during school hours if you require any further information regarding enrolment.

Year 6 Graduation The end of the year concludes with our Year 6 Graduation celebration to b e held in the Teesdale Hall on Thursday 17th December. We hope that our graduating students and their families have a night to remember and we wish the students all the best for the future.

Important Dates

Extra-curricular activities During term 4, there have been a large range of extracurricular activities to broaden our education program. Activities have included: the year 3/4 students visited Camp Baanya Biami at Anakie and the year P-2 students had a special BBQ / Games night at school.

October was “Walk to School” month, Earth Ed Science came to visit Teesdale 5/6 students and the whole school travelled to Inverleigh to participate in the annual ball sports event with other MVA local schools. Australian Ballet Troupe performed and ran workshops for the whole school.

ground. In the lesson I washed clothes and it was fun.

By Dan Norton 1/2L We had a lesson at Sovereign Hill and did different activities. I played with the ball and cup. The ball and cup is a cup with a ball on a string. You had to get the ball in the cup. I had fun.

By Thomas Schmidt 1/2L

Parents and Friends Association (PFA) have worked tirelessly this year and organised many fun events. The recent Walkathon was a great day and raised just over $3000 for our school with students receiving prizes. Thank you families for supporting the day and to our generous sponsors. Great effort!

Volunteers Morning Tea We will be holding a special morning tea and school to thank everyone who has assisted us throughout the year. Whether you have helped in and around the garden, helped the children cook up a storm, assisted in the classroom or been part of the tireless PFA, please come along and join us in this celebration of thanks on Tuesday 15th December at 11:00 a.m.

Our senior students read reflections of their thoughts on “One Minutes Silence” in a moving tribute to our ANZACS. Victorian School Garden Awards Teesdale PS entered the Victorian School Garden Awards and won in the category Primary School with 101-280 pupils for the South Western Region.

At Sovereign Hill, Lorne dressed up in olden day clothes. I got to pan for gold but did not find any gold. The weather was nice but it was wet on the

All students start school on Thursday 28th January, 2016.

Friday 22nd January, 2016 is Book Pack Collection Day at school for M-Z families

The Gallipoli Oak trees were grown from acorns originally sent to Australia by soldiers fighting at Gallipoli in World War 1.

On Friday 6th November, the junior school went to Sovereign Hill. We have been exploring how the past was different for children.

Teachers resume school on Wednesday 27th January, 2016 and this is a State-wide Student Free Day.

Thursday 21st January, 2016 is Book Pack Collection Day at school for A-L families

Teesdale Primary School held a special commemorative ceremony in honour of Remembrance Day. Mr Mal Johns, President of The Inverleigh RSL officiated the service which culminated in the planting of a Gallipoli Oak and the unveiling of a plaque as part of the National Trust of Australia Gallipoli Oaks Project.

Junior School Sovereign Hill Excursion (report by the our students)

Last day of school for this year is Friday 18th December and students finish early at 1:15 p.m.

Prep students do not attend school on a Wednesday until after the Labour Day weekend in March.

Gallipoli Oak Planting

School representatives attended the VSGA Presentation Ceremony at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne to collect our certificate and prize.

Please mark these important dates in your calendar:

Orientation Day for our new students coming to Teesdale PS in 2016 will be held on Tuesday 8th December between 9:30 and 11:00 a.m..

We invite new students to join the classroom activities and give them a chance to view the new school surroundings and make new friends.

Parents will meet with our staff for a short information session and tour of the school

As this is the last newsletter of the year, Teesdale Primary School would like to acknowledge the fantastic team effort there has been from our whole school community in 2015. The students for their hard work, the staff for their dedication, the parents and volunteers for the amazing support they have given our school.

The staff and students would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas holiday break and look forward to seeing you return safe and well in 2016.

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