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AN INITIATIVE OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF WOODEND They’re creepy and they’re kooky!

and lolly bags for the kids.” “We raise funds through a variety of activities for our projects at local, national and Woodend’s Rotary Club will again play international levels. We are a club that host to a Halloween Party on Friday 31st likes to go out into the community of October and invites the community and participate in a variety of waysto join the celebration. Unleash your Woodend Rotary takes pride in imagination and creativity; while you our community involvement.” The dress up in make believe costumes for Halloween Party is our way of thanking the evening. Every child will end the the locals who support our various evening with a treat bag full of goodies. activities thoughout the year” said Mr This free event is at Woodend Bradfield Children Park commencing at 6 pm.

With many activities still in planning Rotary President Howard Bradfield to make this year’s event even better than invites everyone to dress up and join in before, Bradfield said he’s excited to see the fun of Halloween. ‘‘It is such a good what the turnout will be like this year. party atmosphere,’’ Mr Bradfield said, It's sure to be a spook-tacular evening of ‘‘It is a great community event. Even if fun. Keep an eye out for posters in the people just pop in for a little while. Last next few weeks with all the details. year’s event saw an estimated crowd of Commencing at 6pm, we welcome 600 enjoying Halloween in a safe family the whole community to join us at environment within the grounds of our Woodend’s Children’s Park. Visit the fabulous Children’s Park” Woodend Rotary website at http:// Designed to encourage connectivity portal.clubrunner.ca/9589 to stay up to and to give back to the broader date with Rotary activities. community, Woodend’s Rotary Club Submitted by Grant Hocking for Woodend will provide a free sausage sizzle for all Rotary Club

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the most vulnerable people in Australia and further afield.

Red Cross is turning 100 and you are invited to join in the celebration!

Red Cross is turning 100 and you are Part of the world’s largest invited to join in the celebration! humanitarian movement, Red Cross has Woodend’s Big Cake Bake is a been woven into the fabric of Australian delicious morning tea- A never ending life for 100 years – whether it’s our selection of sweet and savoury treats, immediate response to natural disasters, along with bottomless cups of tea and our blood service, or our everyday work coffee. Hosted at Woodend Community to help vulnerable people.

Center Hall, this major fundraisinf event It’s a very exciting time. We want is on Thursday 16th of October. It's an to thank all Australians for their easy way to get together with friends, contributions to the first one hundred families, work colleagues and neighbours years of Red Cross, and to build on and fundraise for the organisation. our strengths - our people - to ensure Featuring music by Mairanda’s Picnic we continue serving the Australian entry is just $5. All donations raised community for the next 100 years. from Big Cake Bake will support the Red Cross was founded on an everyday work of Red Cross, including enduring spirit of volunteerism and programs and services to help some of generosity. continued on page 2

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Wall of Remembrance Bring on the Bears

The Woodend Teddy Bear Show is on again at the end of this month.

A fabulous family outing, the event boasts some of the best soft sculpture artists in Australasia and is regarded as the premier teddy event in Victoria.

Adopt a teddy, stock up on craft supplies or find a unique handcrafted gift at one of the 40 stalls.

Woodend CFA will run a barbecue and tearoom during the day. Visitors will also be supporting the sponsorship of a rescued bear in Cambodia.

The 2014 Woodend Teddy Bear Show is at St Ambrose Hall, cnr Templeton & Anslow streets, on Sunday, October 26 from 10am to 4pm. Entry $8, Concession $5, Kids $4 (Free if under 6 accompanied by an adult. For more details contact Anita on 0408 711 888. *See Back Page of this issue for a chance to win a handmade bear valued at $200 and/or tickets to the Show.

Woodend Avenue of Honour Woodend RSL have received funding under the Centenary of ANZAC program to build a Wall of Remembrance at the southern entrance to the Avenue.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council have provided $5500 towards the project and Lisa Chesters MP, Federal Member for Bendigo has announced a $21,500 grant for the project which is expected to be completed during 2015.

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Woodend Rainfall Report 2014 Each month we add the rainfall details and the year to date total. Our rainfall report shows 2009, 2010, 2011 2012, 2013 and 2014 comparisons. Please note that your own rainfall readings may not exactly match these.

Month 2009 2010 January 0.08 54.0 February 2.5 71.5 March 42.5 121.0 April 51.0 45.0 May 30.5 39.0 June 66.5 98.5 July 76.5 87.5 August 107.5 148.5 September 88.5 97.0 October 46.0 154.5 November 99.0 193.0 December 60.0 93.0

YTD:

2011 227.5 115.0 35.0 63.5 73.5 69.0 82.5 56.0 98.5 86.0 82.0 120.0

670.5 1202.5 1108.5

2012 31.0 133.0 84.0 35.5 54.4 126.8 102.0 113.7 54.6 39.0 31.4 21.4 826.8

2013 2014 3.9 19.2 Jan 97.4 11.2 Feb 53.0 49 Mar 20.5 84.1 April 47.2 46.0 May 147.8 122.3 June 101.8 79.3 July 116.4 32.7 Aug 85.0 Sept 75.6 Oct 67.2 Nov 35.2 Dec 851 438.4 mm

Total rainfall in 2013 = 851 mm. Total for year to date: 438.4mm 1 inch = 25.4 mm therefore the total in year to date is 17.26 inches

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The RSL have developed the design in conjunction with the Woodend and District Heritage Society, Macedon Ranges Shire Council and local sculptor and artists Ashika and Padma Ostapkowicz.

It will include a black granite wall with the names of the 185 service men and women from the district who served in WW1, a large sculpture and two Gallipoli Oak trees.

There will also be an inscription explaining the feelings of gratitude in the community for our servicemen and women when the Avenue was planted in 1918. Over the years most of the original name plaques have been lost from the trees.

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Get On Your Bike

Let’s Ride For Renewables Communities across the Macedon Ranges will have a chance to actively show their support for clean, local renewable energy and investment in sustainable jobs by participating in the region’s first “Ride for Renewables”.

“Everyone is welcome, including families, kids, friends of friends and cycling enthusiasts. If you have a bike and you believe this region should be allowed to make a real contribution to producing clean energy to help fight climate change, please join the Ride for Renewables on October 18,” said Ralf Thesing, President of the Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group.

The family friendly bike ride will cover a relaxed 13 kilometer route from the Black Forest Timber Mill on Black Forest Drive to the site of proposed community-owned wind turbines in the pine plantation off Fingerpost Road and return.

“The Ride for Renewables is a campaign to show our decision-makers the community deeply supports new, clean energy industries that would make the most of our natural resources such as wind and solar,” he said.

“For example, a proposed local, community-owned wind farm with three 2.5 megawatt turbines could power up to 4500 local households. A 2012 feasibility study showed a three turbine facility, in the pine plantation south of Woodend, would be technically and financially viable. The idea is modelled on the successful Hepburn community wind farm south of Daylesford.

“This project would benefit our region economically and environmentally but the project has been shelved and all wind facilities in Macedon Ranges Shire banned by the state government. While that ban remains in place, our community is missing out on millions of dollars of investment and the opportunity to do our bit in the effort to slow global warming.

We need to show them this just isn’t good enough,” said Mr. Thesing.“We urge the community to join the Ride for Renewables and send our message to Spring Street loud and clear.”

Make the date in your diary: Ride for Renewables, 18 October 10.30am, Starting at Black Forest Timber Mill on Black Forest Drive to the site of proposed community-owned wind turbines in the pine plantation off Fingerpost Road.

There will be a photo opportunity before the return ride to Black Forest Timber Mill. (13km round trip) Everyone is welcome for a fun and relaxed day out. Lunch and refreshments will be provided at the starting and finishing point. Lunch and insurance is included in the registration cost: $25/person, & $40/family.

Bookings are essential for catering purposes – get them now at www.mrsgonline.org.au/r4r. For further details go to www. mrsgonline.org.au or R4R@mrsg.org.au. *Please note: the Ride for Renewables is on gravel roads and more suitable for mountain and hybrid bikes than road bikes. The Ride for Renewables is organised by the Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group and is supported by Friends of the Earth’s Yes2 Renewables Campaign and Woodend Cycles.

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Local businesses urged to join Support Small Business Day

Local businesses are gearing up for Support Small Business Day on Saturday 4 October – a Victorian Government initiative that celebrates the big difference that small businesses make to local communities.

On Support Small Business Day, Woodend residents are encouraged to explore the local community and spend in-store at local small businesses. Shoppers have the chance to win prepaid gift cards to spend in participating stores on the day, thanks to Principal Partner Bendigo Bank.

For local small businesses, the initiative is an opportunity to reach new customers, improve skills in marketing, and build a social media presence.

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Woodend, has already registered to participate in the statewide shopping event. She hopes Support Small Business Day will help bring both new and familiar visitors to their store on Saturday 4 October.

“We just opened up in July, so we're still a really new business. It's been a great few months, getting to know so many of the locals," she said.

Specialising in prestige, European and late model car servicing and repair, The Garage aims to cater to locals who would otherwise travel long distances - usually to Melbourne - to have their cars serviced.

"With over 30 years experience in premium car servicing, we're offering the same level of quality you'd expect from a big business in the city, but being a small family business, we're also focusing very hard on customer service," Andrea said.

This includes offering the free local pick up and return of vehicles before and after servicing, or a courtesy ride to the town centre. For those that prefer to wait on-site during a service, there's free customer wifi and coffee.

"Living locally, we understand the needs of locals," Andrea explains.

Andrea hopes other small businesses will get behind the campaign, and that local shoppers will get out and support local traders on Saturday 4 October.

"We'd love for people to come down and say hello on Support Small Business Day." she said.

Small businesses can register online now, for free, to receive a support pack full of promotional materials to display in-store, and tips on how to create Support Small Business Day special offers for their store. Businesses who register before Wednesday 1 October will also receive a special activation card that will allow them to accept Bendigo Bank-sponsored gift cards on the day.

Shoppers can search the Support Small Business Day website for participating businesses, and also register their details to be in the running to win prepaid gift cards and other prizes.

Support Small Business Day is an initiative of the Victorian Coalition Government, with Principal Partner Bendigo Bank.

There are currently more than half a million actively trading small businesses in Victoria, contributing approximately 30 per cent of the State’s output and sales, which represents a significant economic benefit to our State.

To register for Support Small Business Day 2014, visit supportsmallbusinessday.vic.gov.au page 5

Kerry Hall: Celebrating 80 Years

October is a busy month @ the Kerrie Hall, Kerrie Valley Rd Kerrie. The hall is celebrating 80 years serving as a fully community owned hall in the beautiful Kerrie Valley.

Lots of celebrations including 21st, engagements, weddings as well as community events have occurred in those 80 years and the committee is looking for historical information and photos on the hall to put together a display and to keep a record for future generations. If you have any information or photos please let us know Art Show On the 17th, 18th & 19th October the Hall is putting on its Bi-annual Art show starting with the Opening night on Friday 17th @ 7pm with wine and light supper provided.

Art work can be purchased on the night or over the weekend (10am - 4.30pm) where wine and Devonshire teas can be purchased. This art show has been showcasing local artists for over 20 years (biannually) Fire n Friends Bonfire Night Saturday 25th of October at the Kerrie Hall is the annual community Fire n Friends Bonfire night. This is a family friendly night for all ages with live music, food, BYO and is also Limited Licensed. Entry is via gold coin donation, Kids can run free in the paddock; everyone can relax in a country setting around a huge bonfire and listen to great local bands.

This year we are providing limited camping (bookings required). Any funds raised go to the Hall and the Hesket Kerrie CFA brigade, with the aim of the event to get people together before the fire season, meet your neighbours, make new friends, discuss fire plans, have fun and support our community brigade and hall. Contact us on 0417 722 575 or Kerriehallinc@gmail.com for tickets for the opening night, camping or if you can assist us in anyway.

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Celebrating 150 years The parishioners of St Mary's Anglican Church invite you to join them to celebrate the church’s 150th Anniversary in November.

Anglican worship in Woodend dates back to1859 and the Little Blue Stone Church on the Hill, as St Mary’s is affectionately known today, was built in 1864 by a team of committed parishioners. A Dedication Service will be held on Sunday 9 November 2014 commencing 10.30am and everyone is welcome to join in the celebrations.

The Parish Council is keen to see if there are any descendants of those men and women who built the church. If you have a story to share please get in touch via woodendanglican@gmail.com or call Sue Gillis on 5427 2587 Tillow Fashions Spring has sprung and the ladies of St Mary’s Guild invite you to their new season spring/summer fashion show on Wednesday 22 October from 11am to 2.30pm in The Norma Richardson Hall. Tickets are $8 and include a light lunch, tea and coffee. For catering reasons RSVP by 16 October to Norma on 5427 2315 or Sylvia on 5427 4075.

Services Regular services are held at St Mary’s ar10.30am on Sundays. St Mary's is located at 15 Buckland Street, Woodend opposite the cemetery.

To hire The Norma Richardson Hall or for more information about St Mary’s visit www.woodendanglican. org.au or contact woodendanglican@gmail.com You can also keep up to date on Facebook.

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Woodend Kindergarten to celebrate shade-sail unveiling Community Morning Tea, Saturday 11 October Woodend Playgroup will celebrate its 35th Anniversary with a community morning tea at its Forest Street facility from 10 am – 12 noon on Saturday 11 October.

The event will welcome past and present members of Playgroup, as well as previous attendees of the infant welfare centre and kindergarten that used the facility between 1958 – 1979. Interested members of the wider Macedon Ranges community are also welcome!

“Woodend Playgroup has been an integral part of community life in Woodend for 35 years. We would like to take this opportunity to reminisce with members old and new and to ensure their stories are heard for generations to come, celebrating the wonderful facility that was home to Woodend’s first infant welfare centre, kindergarten and playgroup,” said Faye Cormick, President of the Woodend Playgroup Committee.

“The Woodend Historical Society and, in particular, Ruth Hodgson, has been instrumental in helping us locate members of the community who have had an extensive involvement with Playgroup over the years, as well as assisting with old documentation and photographs,” added Faye.

Playgroup started as a small play area within the infant welfare centre and was called the ‘Woodend Infant Welfare Playgroup’. When the infant welfare centre moved to the current Cobaw Health building in 1979, Woodend Playgroup became the sole tenant of the Forest Street facility.

“Our history is fascinating and deserves to be shared and remembered,” said Faye.

To share your memories, stories and images of the facility as an infant welfare centre, kindergarten and playgroup, please email Woodend Playgroup: woodendplaygroup@gmail.com We hope you can join us for morning tea and We look forward to welcoming you to Woodend Playgroup on Saturday 11 October!

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Kindergarten families and sponsors are invited to celebrate the installation of our new shade sail from 12.30pm to 1.30pm on Tuesday 7th October.

Please come along and enjoy scones and cakes-Hopefully the sun will be shining.

The shade sail – bought with the money raised this year – replaces the beautiful elm tree that used to shelter children in the sandpit.

Kindergarten president Mark Constable said: “We are delighted with the shade sail. It looks great and has arrived just in time for summer.

“It wouldn’t have been possible, though, without a lot of help from local businesses.

“We are hoping that many of our supporters can join us for afternoon tea on 7th October so that we can thank them for their generosity.”

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October 4TH - Woodend Community Farmers' Market - cnr HighSts 11TH - Kyneton Farmers' Market - Piper Street 18TH- Riddells Creek Farmers' Market - Primary School 25TH - Lancefield & District Farmers' - High Street

Kindergarten enrolments

Register now for 3 and 4 year old programs in 2015 at locations across the shire.

4 year-old fee subsidy may be available for Health Care Card holders.

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Local gardens open

Two local gardens in Woodend, "Overwood" and "Woodlands" will open their gates to the public on Sunday 30th. November to raise funds for the local Scouts at 2nd Woodend. Both properties adjoin the historic White Lodge in Whitelodge Road and were formerly pasture paddocks with a dairy and path running between them. Both properties feature significant eucalyptus specimens over 80 years old and both gardens have been created over the past six years, but that is where the similarities end.

"Overwood" is mainly a grass garden, featuring many specimens of ornamental and indigenous grasses, planted to cope with both drought and wind. Overall, it is designed as a modern family garden and people may enjoy viewing what can be created in a 10 acre space with minimal upkeep, but where proportion in design has been the most significant factor. The garden at "Woodlands", however, is vastly different and offers the visitor a beautiful collection of garden species; each carefully nurtured and placed in photographic composition within its 5 acres. Colours, textures, and scents are all considered in a beautifully flowing garden, where outdoor rooms flow seamlessly into another, a botanical splendour.

Coffee, tea and a Devonshire scone or a barbecue sausage will be for sale at both properties. Funds raised on the day will go towards the construction of a new Hall for the 2nd Woodend Scouts. The gardens will be open from 10.00am to 4.00pm and there will be an Entrance charge of $6.00 per garden or $10.00 for the two gardens. Whitelodge Road is accessible via Old Lancefield Road, Woodend.

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Macedon Ranges is all about good food, wine, great landscapes and specialist retailers! Spring is accompanied by more daylight and balmy evenings meaning there is even more time to enjoy it all!

Wonderful fresh local produce becomes culinary masterpieces at local restaurants, pubs and vineyards, so now is the time to get out and about in your region. Don’t miss the Kyneton Wine Show and Dinner at Kyneton’s beautiful race course on the 18th. www.kynetonshow.org.au

Open gardens are a blaze of colour for you to enjoy, so head to Hesket Farm on the 18th or both Lewisham and Ard Rudah at Mt Macedon on the 26th, to see these in all their glory. www.opengardens.org.au. Remember the Open Garden Scheme is finishing soon so don’t miss out!

If art is your thing, then the Royal George Hotel is the place to be on the 19th to hear Tim Jones, renowned local and international artist. Conversations in pubs enquires – info@royalgoerge.com.au So much to do in your backyard. Enjoy!

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The Annual Show of the Macedon Ranges Art Group is set to be bigger and better than ever. Now in its 19th year, the annual event will feature over 200 art works from some of the finest artists in the region.

According to group president, John York, the group has attracted many new artists and now encompasses a broader range of painting styles and techniques as well as a diverse range of sculpture and ceramic works. The increased number of art works has necessitated a change of venue with the 2014 event to be held at the Woodend Community Centre in the heart of beautiful Woodend. The new venue also provides additional space for the popular painting demonstrations conducted throughout the show.

The exhibition runs over the Melbourne Cup Weekend commencing with the grand opening on Friday evening 31st October and concluding Tuesday 4th November.

Art lovers and collectors will be keen to attend Opening Night and be amongst the first to snap up a bargain.

The invitation only event kicks off at 7.00pm with light refreshments and snacks. Entry is free but places are limited To secure your invitation contact John York at 041 750 6934 or email macedonrangesartgroup@gmail.com The show continues daily from Saturday to Tuesday 10am to 4-30pm so be sure to call in and enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee while meeting the artists, viewing a demonstration and browsing through some of the finest art in the Macedon Ranges. All are welcome and entry is free.

Proceeds from the 2014 Art Show go towards supporting our young artists program and donations to various organisations and charities in the region. So come along and support local artists and our community.

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Magpies: friend or foe?

It’s magpie season in Victoria, which means that breeding males may become territorial and protective of their nests, warns Macedon Ranges Shire Council.

In late winter and early spring each year, magpies have eggs or young in the nest. As territorial birds, they are known to swoop people riding their bikes, walking their dog or running.

If residents encounter this “swooping” behaviour, it’s important to remember that they are just protecting their territory.

Magpies are native birds to Australia who have survived well in urban environments. Swooping is part of the magpie’s natural behaviour, so the best thing to do is avoid the location where the magpie is nesting for the next couple of months.

Chasing magpies only provokes them and exacerbates the problem. Moving the nest won’t fix the problem either, as they tend to come back to the same spot each year Magpies are protected under Victorian law which means they cannot be trapped, injured or moved to another area.

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How many koalas can you find at Hanging Rock?

Macedon Ranges Shire Council is seeking volunteers who are interested in contributing to koala conservation to join in this year’s koala count at Hanging Rock on Friday 3 October 2014.

The annual koala count, in its thirteenth year, assists in monitoring koalas in the Macedon Ranges by gathering quantitative data on the local koala population.

It complements a range of other fauna monitoring projects that are currently underway, including the installation of nest boxes, wildlife cameras and hair collection traps in bushland reserves throughout the shire.

Those who participate in the koala count will walk around Hanging Rock Reserve in small groups recording sightings of koalas.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council Mayor, Roger Jukes is encouraging everyone to get involved.

“You never know what you are going to see. While the count is all about finding and counting koalas at the Rock, you might also be lucky enough to see a powerful owl, kangaroo or wallaby as well.

“Also, this year’s count will coincide with school holidays, so why not bring the entire family along,” he said.

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

If you are interested in participating, please register before 12 noon on Wednesday 1 October 2014 by phoning 5421 1468.

Submitted by E McCormick for M.R.S.C.

Wine Tasting Group Want to learn about wine tasting in a fun environment?

The Lounge at Woodend Wine Store will be hosting Simone Turner from Woods Wine Portfolio on Wednesday 22nd October from 7:30—9:30pm Wines from Australia, NZ & France will be shown in a structured but relaxed tasting.

No previous wine knowledge required, just an interest in what goes into your glass Bookings required $25 / person inc a light supper Monday to Thursday 10am - 8pm Friday and Saturday 10am—late Sunday & Public Holidays 11am – 6pm 42e Anslow Street, Woodend. 03 5427 2228 caz@woodendwinestore.com.au www.woodendwinestore.com.au Persons under 18 not admitted

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Rediscovery of Lake Earnshaw

Nearly 50 years after it disappeared behind a wall of blackberry, willow and gorse, Lake Earnshaw near Gilbert Gordon Oval has been lovingly weeded, trimmed and revealed by Landcare’s Thursday Crew. Join us on Thursday 23 October from 9:30 for a public planting to begin revegetation of this lovely, peaceful locale. Some 150 trees, shrubs and grasses will be going in, some stirring words said and historic photos enjoyed. Then join us for morning tea to celebrate turning this forgotten site into another great spot to be enjoyed by all the community. We thank Western Water and Macedon Ranges Shire Council for project funding for weed control and revegetation.

For information please send an email to woodendlandcare@gmail.com, call 5427 2312, go to our blog at woodendlandcare.wordpress.com or look at our window outside Coles.

National Bird Week Celebrate National Bird Week 2014 by taking part in the biggest citizen science project to hit Aussie shores! (More details in following article) Thousands of people from across the country are heading out into their backyards, local parks or favourite open spaces to take part in the first ever Aussie Backyard Bird Count!

Of particular interest to Landcare and Macedon Ranges Indian Myna Action Group is the prevalence of Indian Mynas, so we urge all residents of the Shire to take part in this easy survey in your back garden or in your favourite bit of bushland.

As part of National Bird Landcare is keen to measure the Week, Macedon Ranges prevalence of Indian Mynas Shire Council hosts a Bird Forum on Saturday, 18 October with talks by twitcher extraordinaire Sean Dooley, as well as two local birders Ron Fink and Bruce Donaldson. This will be a great chance to find Join in Australia’s first backyard bird out about native birds, count as well as the work of the Macedon Ranges Indian Myna Action Group in controlling that pest species. Limited spots are available, so reserve your place with William Terry on 5421 9674 or at wterry@mrsc. vic.gov.au. Woodend Neighbourhood House 2pm – 4pm, nibbles on arrival; please arrive at 1.30pm for prompt start.

More information can be found on Council’s website: mrsc. vic.gov.au/birds Submitted by Kate Daniel

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Backyard bird count

Macedon Ranges Shire Council is inviting residents and community groups to get involved in Birdlife Australia’s inaugural Aussie Backyard Bird Count during National Bird Week (20-26 October).

Anyone can take part in the count which only takes 20 minutes and will provide information about the health of local bird populations and our environment. It will also assist in examining the impact of pest species such as Indian Mynas.

Getting involved in the Aussie Backyard Bird Count is easy: sign up on Council’s website, mrsc.vic.gov.au/birds or download the Aussie Backyard Bird Count App (Apple and Android).

It’s then a matter of choosing a location like a backyard or sports oval and spending 20 minutes recording birds seen in that area on the online form or via the App. A variety of fact sheets to help identify local bird species in the shire have been developed by Woodend Landcare and Woodend Bird Observation Group. These are available for download on Council’s website, mrsc.vic.gov.au/birds.

Following National Bird Week, Council will use the data collected to create a series of maps showing bird populations around the shire which will be made available online later this year.

Submitted by G. Gamble for M.R.S.C

Backyard bird count Get involved in Birdlife Australia’s inaugural Aussie Backyard Bird Count during National Bird Week (20-26 October).

Choose a location such as your backyard or local sports oval, and spend 20 minutes recording the birds you see on the online form or via the smartphone App.

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Next Steps

Have you always wanted to go mountain bike riding but didn’t have anyone to go with or know where to go? Your wish is our command.

The Wombat Mountain Bike Club of Woodend is holding an Open Day on Saturday 4th October at 9am, to show you where to go and likeminded people to go with.

The Wombat club is helping to open up the world of mountain biking to the residents of Woodend and the surrounding area. Available to all new and experienced riders of all abilities to get together for a fun social ride followed by a free BBQ lunch. This is a great opportunity to meet other mountain bikers, discover Woodend's famous Wombat Track, and see what the club has to offer. We will be hosting a number of guided rides, ranging from an easy ride for beginners to a longer more technical ride including some secret track for more experienced riders.

The Wombat forest has over 50km’s of fun mountain bike trails, voted some of the best tracks in Australia and hidden away on your own doorstep. Children aged 12 years

Woodend Rotary Club is proud to be assisting Ria Thompson who has successfully gained entry into the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF). The NYSF attracts 1000s of applicants every year but only a few are selected.

The program occurs once a year in Canberra and consists of a mix of scientific, formal, personal development, and social activities. These range from laboratory visits to sports evenings and from a bush dance to group dynamics. During the NYSF the students stay on campus at The Australian National University. A series of seminars with well-known speakers are run during the second week of the forum. Take a look and think, if you are going into year 11 in 2015 this could be just the opportunity you are looking for: www. nysf.edu.au/about/program.

Woodend Rotary is also delighted to be sending two young people, Katie McQuade and Sabrina Willmott to RYPEN: http://www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au/news/1595/ rotary-youth-program-of-enrichment-rypen/?type_fr=36.

The Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment or RYPEN is a Rotary sponsored District New Generations program.

Year ten and eleven students, from schools across District 9800 attend a weekend long camp designed at developing their potential through a mixture of lecture style sessions and adventure-based learning. Its aim is to communicate to young people a series of ideas, problems and social experiences which will assist them in forming their own values and moral standards. A program of thought provoking speakers, social situations and personal challenges is offered. - See more at: www.rotarydistrict9800.org. au/news/1595/rotary-youth-program-of-enrichmentrypen/?type_fr=36#sthash.hSFnterH.dpuf.

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Hanging Rock planning underway

Macedon Ranges Shire Council has commenced work on the development of an Environmental Management Plan for Hanging Rock that will guide future environmental and conservation works at the reserve, including the East Paddock.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council Mayor, Cr Roger Jukes said Council is working with local environment groups and other stakeholders to identify issues and opportunities at the site.

“The development of the plan will help us to establish a set of principles and an action plan that will focus on conserving and enhancing the Rock’s environmental values, whilst balancing the important role the site has to play as a recreation and tourist facility.

“It will also help to guide the allocation of resources so that Council and community groups can plan various works and projects, and apply for external funding where needed,” he said.

The plan will provide direction for everyone involved in managing and maintaining Hanging Rock, including Council, environmental groups and user groups such as recreational clubs and event hirers.

“Over the next few months, we will be working with community user groups and relevant stakeholders to develop the draft plan before placing it on public exhibition for broader community input in early 2015,” Cr Jukes said.

The plan is being funded by the Victorian Government and is being prepared by ecological consultants, Practical Ecology, who have extensive experience assessing the natural values of similar sites and preparing management plans for bushland reserves.

For updates on the project or more information, visit mrsc. vic.gov.au/hanging-rock or contact environment@mrsc.vic.gov.au Submitted by E McCormack for M.R.S.C.

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Council has taken part in projects with Cr. Jennifer Anderson, surrounding councils, and within the Macedon Ranges Shire Councillor Loddon Mallee South region on this subject, but much of this has been around adaption rather than mitigation.

Climate change mitigation is harder.

It costs money now to fund projects that may not see their full benefit, or return upon investment directly to council, and thus rate payers, for some years.

Processes such as using alternative energy sources to power our buildings or street lamps, using recyclable materials for some of our signs and street furniture, cost money and it can be difficult to agree that the initial cost is worth spending in order to set a good example and reduce our carbon footprint, along with potential cost savings in the future.

I am always interested in your ideas about how we might reduce our carbon footprint as something council could take the lead in, and foster in the community, and encourage you to look at any current policies we have up for review that could benefit from a change in thinking.

The budget process is always a tough one, so start sending in your ideas as soon as possible, so I can look into whether any are feasible within the next budget year.

The more ideas we have to reduce our Shire's impact on climate change, the more likely it is we will be able to fund at least one project each year.

Long term planning for our future will cost us money today, but cost us our beautiful Macedon Ranges if we do not.

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Feeling Framed has made a colourful splash on the Woodend retail streetscape since opening next door to the post office four years ago. More than a decade before the business made Anslow Street home, it was already taking shape in the old school house north of town in the capable hands of Kay Brabham.

Kay, who was born into an artistic family, worked as a graphic designer before finding a passion and enthusiasm for preservation framing.

Taking over the local art supplies store has since proved a comfortable fit with the framing business.

From local art shows to the nation’s prestigious Doug Moran and Archibald portrait prizes, Kay and husband Grant enjoy their quiet albeit significant contribution to showcasing artwork in its many humble, imaginative, sentimental and spectacular forms.

Kay Brabham (above) and husband Grant operate Feeling Framed

They are rarely surprised or fazed by the things they are asked to frame, though a 1.8 meter snake skin offered plenty of technical difficulties and gave Grant the creeps!

“We have framed many unusual items such as bullet casings and bottle fragments and personal items found on recent trips or brought back by brave soldiers from Gallipoli, French and Belgium battlefields,” says Grant.

“A banner travelled to Rome with parishioners of St Ambrose Parish community for the Canonisation of St Mary MacKillop in October 2010. This was framed with tens of hundreds of signatures from the Woodend community, all testifying to the prayers and healing of a very brave local boy Jack Simpson from his Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and Multiple Sclerosis.”

Observing tears of joy from customers when they collect their framed pieces and listening to the stories informing the paintings and objects, as well as supporting the emerging creativity of young people, are the best aspects of being in business, according to the Brabhams.

While their working roles are largely interchangeable, Kay’s meticulous skill as a scraperboard artist has no doubt helped her attention to detail, colour and design. Some of her work is displayed at the shop with assorted work from other local artists, a feature they hope to grow.

Feeling Framed is a member of the 2014 Macedon Ranges Art Trail. Download a brochure at www. visitmacedonranges.com/arts-culture or pick up a copy at the Woodend Visitor Information Centre.

Submitted by Nadine Hartnett

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ANZ has been awarded ‘Home Lender of the Year’ by Money magazine in 2014. ANZ can provide Approval in Principle to eligible customers who apply for an ANZ home loan and complete an application form. An Approval in Principle is an approval for a loan subject to conditions being met, including that security is satisfactory to ANZ. All applications for credit are subject to ANZ’s normal credit approval criteria. Terms and conditions, fees and charges apply. This Mobile Lender operates as ANZ Mortgage Solutions Macedon Ranges, ABN 63 122 858 413 an independently operated franchise of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) ABN 11 005 357 522. Australian Credit Licence Number 234527. ANZ Buy Ready is a trade mark of ANZ. ANZ’s colour blue is a trade mark of ANZ. Item No. 90901A 09.2014 W409933

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If you want a preview of the celebrity gnomes available at the Newham Garden plant sale on November 8th go to the Newham General Store. There you will find The Beatles, Elton John and some other local celebrities…

As some of you will know by now the Newham Garden Club is once again holding its renowned plant sale to raise funds for Newham, Woodend & local community projects.

Plants are locally propagated and all products are made by a hardworking group of volunteers.

There will be a “gnome grotto” set up in Wesley Park next to the Newham Hall for our younger gardeners as well as a gnome and toadstool painting work shop at 10 – 11am on the day.

So if you are after some bargain priced flowering plants, tree, vegetables and herbs or potted peonies come along and join the fun.

Tea /coffee/cool drinks & scrumptious scones will also be available at the Garden Café.

Saturday 8th November 2014 at Newham Mechanics Institute Hall, Rochford Road Newham. (Near Hanging Rock Winery) 9.00-3.00pm Fran is also hosting a pre Garden Sale workshop painting Toadstools & Gnomes at Woodend Neighbourhood House on October 25th. Contact NH for details.

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Obituary Bruce Kingsley Jones, 25 May 1928 – 8 June 2014 Bruce Jones lived all his life at Cheveley the family farm, on the Five Mile Creek two miles north of Woodend. He is characterised by integrity, gentlemanly ways, cheeky grin, sense of humour, optimism, love of life and courage when dealing with tough times.

Bruce sold his first animal at eight that he walked to Kyneton market. Bruce was a willing volunteer for milking and anything to do with animals. There were always stories of family times, fun and making money by walking around rabbits and trapping water rats for the pelts.

Bruce’s aspiration to be a farmer was evident early. In accordance with the wishes of his mother he was educated at Caulfield Grammar, funded by his own farming activities.

Bruce met the vivacious, dark haired beauty Maureen Vistarini in the early 1950s. She and Bruce twirled their way through local dances, shared their passion for Hawthorn Football Club and commenced married life in February 1953.

Back then Bruce was primarily growing potatoes, fodder crops and raising sheep. Bob, his horse, provided the pullingpower for the annual crops of spuds and oats. The tractor and electricity and arrived in the late 1950s. Despite the tractor Bruce worked his cattle with his horse, Whisky matching the folklore of the old cattlemen.

Bruce’s approach to farming was innovative responding to weather and markets. There was the chicken poo experiment with one hundred head of yearlings, the stinky silage years because it was good tucker, the artificial insemination phase, the grain feeding years with high turnover and small margins and the strip feeding of turnips and dust.

Bruce relished cattle sales, whether at Kyneton, Newmarket, Ballarat or Bendigo. He often topped Newmarket sales with cattle he bred. He also relished the mateship between famers, agents, carriers and buyers.

Bruce served as a councillor of the Shire of Newham and Wooded for three terms, including one year as Shire President. Bruce regarded his legacy as the first planning scheme, a doctor based in Woodend and a farm rate. He also contributed to education, serving on the Kyneton High School Council and pursued the establishment of Braemar when Clyde School for Girls was closed.

Bruce served on the Hanging Rock Reserve Committee of Management and is a life member of Racing Club, a Rotarian and Paul Harris Fellow. He was part of the initial push to buy the paddock to preserve and protect Hanging Rock and its views Bruce lived the last twenty years with compromised health.

Skin cancer treatment was part of Bruce’s life however an ear reconstruction and radiation therapy were required to deal with an aggressive cancer in 1991. Then there was the hay bale accident on 1995.

Bruce faced these challenges supported by Maureen side and fabulous medical care. He sold a last mob of cattle in May, through Maureen’s willpower and the help of good friends and neighbours.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Maureen, his children Greggory, Denise and Alan (in law), his grandchildren Catriona, Philip (in law) Eliza and Alexander and his great granddaughter Annie Maureen.

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Saturday 25, October Asparagus salad with oyster mushrooms, rocket and parmesan Rack of salt-grass lamb with a broadbean ragu and potato galette Sheep’s milk yoghurt pannacotta with macerated strawberries

OCTOBER SPECIAL PROMOTION We will be working to raise funds for the WOODEND PRIMARY SCHOOL SOLAR PANEL PROJECT. One dollar from every hot drink sold between 8.30am and 10.00am, Monday to Friday for the whole month will go toward the purchase of solar panels.

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15 Years of Brewing for Holgate family

Well it’s snuck up on us out of the blue, but it’s actually our 15th Birthday this October. When our daughter Emily turned 16 in September it reminded us of the heady days in 1998 when she was born and we were in the planning stages of starting up our brewing company. Phew, talk about taking on a bit too much! During the September of 1999, 12 months later, two semi-trailers with shipping containers were rolling down Quarry Rd and on into South Rd where we began the install and commission of our brewery in a newly erected shed on our property.

The first brews were put down during the week of 12th October 1999, and we kegged, bottled and sold the first batches in November 1999.

It’s been a whirlwind 15 years, full of ups and downs, successes and stresses in a very competitive industry dominated by multi-national breweries. Other milestones have passed us by – renovating our Hotel and opening it as our “cellar door” in 2002 ; moving the brewing operations with improvements to our High St pub location in 2006 and significantly increasing our fermentation capacity in 2012.

We’re proud to have survived in this environment, and to have been one of the pioneers in the Australian craft industry before the current boom emerged. We’re proud also to have served the Macedon Ranges region in providing many jobs and employment over the years, and grateful for the hard work of all our staff. We say thanks too, to the many good beer drinkers out there who have continues on page 4

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15 Years of Brewing for Holgate family; continued supported our little venture and kept the brews rolling through our brewhouse.

We are celebrating the occasion of our 15th Birthday with a German-style Oktoberfest at the brewery with a “beer-hall” marquee, Oompah band and of course Holgate special release beers. We’re tapping a German Marzen-style Oktoberfest beer plus a Birthday beer… a reprise of our White Ale, one of the two beers brewed in Oct 1999 to launch our business. So join the Holgate crew for a beer, a chat, a dance and some delicious German cuisine. Tickets on Sale via our website www.holgatebrewhouse.com Cheers for all the Years, Paul and Tash

Dying to Know

Natural Grace and ethic. were proud to present an evening of storytelling for “Dying To Know” Day on the 8th of August at ethic. \ The event was very well attended by many people willing to share their stories of death and dying and many others who were willing to listen.

Due to popular demand, a follow up QandA session will be held on the 2nd of October, again at ethic., 63 Urquhart Street, Woodend. Everyone is invited to bring their questions about end-of-life planning, natural death care and holistic sustainable funerals and together we will share an evening of demystifying and reclaiming this important and very special aspect of our lives. The café at ethic. will be operating. All enquiries to 5427 3112.

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Spring is buzzing at the Library

A new seasonal program of events is now available placing special emphasis on connection to the natural environment.

There are also activities for families to enjoy in holidays.

We will have also have Saturday Storytime sessions for pre-schoolers at Woodend Library on Saturday 11th of October and Saturday 8th of November, come along if you can’t get to one of our regular sessions on weekdays.

The Chocolate Factory’ Cupcake Challenge It’s the 50th birthday of Roald Dahl’s marvellous ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’. Celebrate with us by taking part in our Cupcake Challenge.Scrumptious fun assured!

Bookings Required. 8+ years, Gisborne Library Wednesday 1st of October, 10.30-11.30am, Woodend Library Friday 3rd of October 11am-12pm Macedon Ranges Wildlife Network (MRWN) visit Our native animals are precious and unique. Enjoy animal stories and learn about how MRWN help to care for our wildlife. Suitable for children over five years old. Woodend Library Wednesday 1st of October, 11am-12pm, Romsey Library Thursday 2nd of October 11am-12pm, Bees in the Macedon Ranges Jim Sansom from Newham Landcare will present an introduction to Beekeeping and discuss the long term sustainability of bees in our local environment.

Thursday 9th of October, 2pm. Woodend Library.

Mini Maestros at the Library FREE SESSION! Join Mini Maestros and special guest Mrs Bumblebee for frolicking, singing and dancing! Bookings required. 3+ years Tuesday 21st of October, 2-3pm, Woodend Library.

To download the spring program visit the Goldfields Library Corporation website www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au, or pick up a brochure from one of the Goldfields Library branches.

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Calling out for Volunteers Thanks to everyone who came to the ‘Show Your Love’ morning tea in early September. I hope you saw the pictures in the local paper (Macedon Free Press), it was lovely having the candidates for Macedon there and getting to talk to them about the important work that neighbourhood houses do in the community. I hope we made an impression.

We couldn’t have done it without our fantastic volunteers. Our volunteers help out at our front reception desk, some of them do archiving and filing, some help with computer upkeep and house upkeep and some of them are part of the governance of the house.

If you need to do some volunteer work for your Centrelink requirements or your children are off to school next year you might consider offering some of your time to us. It’s a great way to get involved in your community, make new friends, build your skills and share your knowledge.

We need volunteers for our reception desk for next year, shifts are three hours (or more if you prefer) and we will pay you back with good company, belly laughs, feeling like you are contributing to your community and one free course (with some conditions) for every 12 months of volunteer service.

We are also always looking for people who are interested in being on our Committee of Governance. You would be committing to monthly meetings (about 2 hours), reading reports and information beforehand (about an hour), some sub-committee work (on and as needs basis) and a real sense that you are helping your community by being part of the team that sets the strategic direction of the neighbourhood house.

Come in now to express your interest, learn the ropes and get involved! Contact Jill Scanlon or Angela Van Dam on 5427 1845 if you want to talk about volunteering.

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October 2014 Cardiovascular risk

Some people are more at risk for heart attack and stroke than others.

At Brooke Street Medical Centre, we may use the cardiovascular risk calculator to determine your level of risk for a cardiovascular event or disease.

When there is no known existing heart disease, the calculator may be used for people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background from the age of 35. Other Australians may have the calculator used from age 45.

In using the calculator, a number of key factors are considered to determine your risk score. This score identifies your likelihood of having a cardiovascular event within the next five years.

Identifying risk early helps us to work with you to manage your health - hopefully before an event occurs. The higher the risk, the more intensively we need to treat, without delay.

The National Vascular Disease Prevention Alliance promotes the use of this multi-factor calculation. It has been found to be more accurate than the use of individual factors to determine risk for heart attack and stroke.

Ask your GP about this at your next appointment.

Hopefully together we can reduce the number of events like stroke, heart attack and other blood vessel diseases.

Flu & other viruses Lots of us have been unwell this winter with a range of viruses. Influenza type A has been identified along with colds and other respiratory tract infections.

These diseases often get passed on via airborne germs which are released into the air through coughs and sneezes. They can also be passed on via objects contaminated by droplets from coughs or sneezes or touched by dirty hands.

There are basic hygiene techniques you can use to reduce the chances of passing these diseases on to others:  Cover coughs and sneezes (eg. cough or sneeze into a tissue)  Dispose of used tissues in rubbish bins  Wash hands after sneezing, coughing or blowing your nose – wash hands carefully with soap and water  Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth (germs can then be transmitted from the hands to objects that other people touch or pick up).

When visiting the clinic, masks are available for infectious people at reception counters. Alcohol gel pumps are also available at the counters for everyone to clean their hands. Please help reduce the risk to other patients and staff.

Gender – not always easily identified Services and organisations often ask us to identify our gender. For many of us, this seems a straight forward question. For others, gender is not clear or a comfortable fit with our physical characteristics.

In acknowledgement of this, our patient registration form will include the gender options: “female”, “male” and “other”.

At times this may conflict with other service questions. For example, the cardiovascular risk calculator discussed on this page asks for gender as it produces different risk scores for men and women. For those identifying gender differently from their given physical characteristics or choosing not to identify a gender, we aim to work as well as we can to accommodate your individual needs.

Brooke St. Medical Centre – tel. (03) 5427 1002 page 22

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Vocational Service in Rotary

Rotary has themes for each month of the year, and in the month of October the theme is Vocational Service.

In Rotary, Vocational service has a focus on two key areas. The first is to build vocational service appreciation, to promote and increase understanding of vocational service across the wider community. The second is vocational service program development, which aims to identify, nurture and expand programs in order to ensure sustainability.

Some of the local district programs overseen by the Vocational Service area of Rotary include; • The Victoria Police Leaders Mentoring Program is a tripartite partnership with Victoria Police, business and Rotary by which business and Rotary mentors provide mentoring to leaders in Victoria Police. The program is entering its eighth year with some exciting changes which will ensure the program delivers directly to Victoria Police community engagement strategy.

• The Life After Stroke is a program coordinated in partnership with numerous stakeholders, including the Stroke Association of Victoria. The programs aim is to provide practical support to identified stroke survivors, supporting them to re-enter the workforce through vocational mentoring and links with established industry, education, training and recruitment networks.

• The Vocational Program Databank contains details of programs, both local and international, that may be of interest and tailored for local introduction at Rotary clubs.

• The Vocational Service Engagement area introduces training, information and other resources to ensure that Vocational Service Chairs in each Rotary club is supported and empowered to develop a robust Vocational Service program.

At Woodend Rotary, examples of Vocational Service conducted in recent times include; • A Woodend Rotarian offered his vocational skills and experience in painting to support the Rotarians at Work Day project to repair and refurbish the picket fence on the approach to the Woodend railway bridge.

• Another project, developed by Rotarians with ambulance and health experience, supplied two Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) to the BP service station and the Victoria Hotel in Woodend. The introduction of the AEDs was accompanied with the necessary training for staff at both locations.

• A student careers evening has been supported by Woodend Rotarians in partnership with the local secondary schools to provide an opportunity for VCE students to discuss occupation choices with professionals from many and varied areas.

If you believe you can offer support to any Woodend Rotary projects, are keen to learn more or get involved in your local community please contact the club via email woodend@rotarydistrict9800.org.au, or visit our website: http://portal.clubrunner.ca/9589.

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St Mary’s Primary School in Lancefield is holding its annual Drive-In Movie & Fireworks Night in Lancefield Park on Saturday 15th of November 2014.

This year the movie to be screened is “The House of Magic”: Thunder, an abandoned young cat, stumbles into an old mansion during a storm and is adopted by its owner, eccentric magician Lawrence - to the annoyance of Lawrence's cranky pet rabbit, Jack, and mouse, Maggie.

When Lawrence is admitted to hospital, his real-estate salesman nephew tries to sell his house from under him forcing Jack and Thunder to unite to stop him.

The gate will be open at 6.00pm. Prior to the screening of “The House of Magic”, we have a giant inflatable slide, lucky dips and face painting organised to entertain the kids. There will also be fairy floss, a BBQ, and a canteen with hot chips, hot doughnuts, drinks and more.

Following the Drive-In Movie, which will commence as soon as it is dark enough, there will be a fireworks display which lasts for approximately 15 minutes.

Tickets pre-paid by 7th November cost $50 per vehicle and are also entered into a lucky door prize draw. (Late bookings or on-night entry is $60 per vehicle).

The event is the school’s major fundraising event for the year and the Parents & Friends Committee would sincerely like to thank our 2014 major sponsors: Bendigo Bank-Lancefield and Romsey Community Branches, Chess Property Consultants, RTA Robot Technologies, Romsey Fresh Wholesale, Humvee Excavations & Grange Cleveland Winery.

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COMMUNITY GROUPS CONTACT DETAILS Alcoholics Anonymous, Friday night, Cobaw Community Centre, 0409 131 144 Australian Breastfeeding Association, Heather, 5427 2398 Cobaw Thursday Walking Group 5427 3340 Daylight Masonic Lodge, 5427 2480 1st Woodend Scout Group, 5427 2848, Leisa 0429 331 695 Friends of Macedon Ranges Library, Sheila/Don 5427 3644 Garden Club, 5422 6062 / 5427 3340 Kyneton Municipal Band, PO Box 57 Kyneton, 3444 Lancefield—Macedon Ranges, Relay For Life, Kathy 0419 644 688 Living Word Christian Church, 5429 6327 Historical Society, Courthouse, 5427 2523 Macedon Ranges Art Trail Nadine 0439 399 838 Macedon Ranges & District Motor Club, 10 Webb Cres, New Gisborne 1st Wednesday each month 8pm Macedon Ranges Amateur Radio Club Graeme 0418 838 300 Macedon Ranges Animal Aid, Buffalo Sports Stadium, 5427 1752 Macedon Ranges Bridge Club, 5427 1884 Macedon Ranges Families of Children with Disabilities Support Group, 5427 3365 Macedon Ranges Residents Assc., 5427 1481 or 5427 2651 Macedon Ranges Photographic Society, Ron Mathews, 5427 3284 Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group info@mrsgonline.org.au Parent Support 4 LD,— Kerrie 0414 432 158 R.S.L., Anslow Street, 5427 3122 Red Cross, 5427 1260 Rotary Club of Woodend, meetings weekly at Vic Hotel Thursdays 6.45pm, 0409 439 046 St. Mary’s Guild, 11am, 4th Wednesday of month St. Mary’s Street Stall, 9—12 noon outside Woodend Newsagency (2nd Sat of the month) Woodend & District Probus, 5427 2003 or 5427 2483 Woodend Art Group, Railway Station, 5427 1659 Woodend Business & Tourism Group woodendtraders@gmail.com Woodend Landcare: Meetings and weekend working bees — Jo 5427 1909 Thursday Crew — morning — Stewart 5427 4615 Woodend Hanging Rock Petanque Club, Hanging Rock Reserve, 5420 7595 Woodend Lions Club, Meetings 2nd/4th Wednesday each month, Barry McDonald, 5427 1272 Woodend Neighbourhood House, 47 Forest St, 5427 1845 Woodend Playgroup 0467 093 878 Woodend Pony Club, 5427 2793 Woodend Senior Citizens Club, Comm.

Centre Woodend SES Training Nights Monday, Urquhart St Woodend Tennis Club Laura 0408 881 763 Woodend Winter Arts Festival Inc., info@wwaf.org.au

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The idea behind the walk on Sunday, September 14 was to give cause for reflection, recovery, hope and prevention.

It is one of many ‘Out of the Shadows’ events being held nationally following an initiative of Lifeline for World

Suicide Prevention Day on September 10. Acting Chair of the Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group, Noelene Ward, said suicide not only remains the leading cause of death in Australia for people aged 15-44 years old, but recent ABS data suggests that in the Macedon Ranges, the rate of suicide is trending upward which opposes Victorian and National trends.

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Historic Duneira October 2014

Guided House & Garden Tours Guided Art Tour with Peter Perry Lecture: Changing Gears – sustainability Concert: Simon Tedeschi Lecture: Science & Social Media – MStranslate Book Club: Barbara Gaskell Denvil Photography Course with Bruce Hedge Midweek Chinese, Italian & meditation classes

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Duneira in October Science and social media, Gershwin and a Tudor adventure, cycling and photography – October at Duneira has something for everyone, plus the first open garden of the season. But be quick – the Gershwin concert and the Art Tour are selling fast.

Highlights for October include: • Art Tour with Peter Perry, Hear a history of the art and artists as well as providing the behind the scenes perspective of Stoneman as an astute art investor. The collection includes a Rembrandt, Rodin and Warhol and many Australian artists. 10.45am – 11.45am, Saturday 11 October. $25 / $20 concession, includes morning tea.

• Science & Social Media: The MStranslate model with Brett Drummond. MStranslate aims to bridge this gap between multiple sclerosis (MS) researchers and the people with MS and their families. Midday – 1pm, Saturday 11 October. $10 • Gershwin and Me – A concert with Simon Tedeschi playing some great favourites including Summertime, The Man I Love, Rhapsody in Blue. 2.30pm – 3.30pm, Saturday 11 October. $40/$30 concession • Book Club Plus –with literary agent Sheila Drummond.

The second of just three this season is 11 October where you can join author Barbara Gaskell Denvil to discuss her Tudor adventure The King’s Shadow.. 4pm – 5.30pm. $25 / $20 concession per session. Bookings essential.

• Changing Gears: a pedal-powered detour from the rat race – lecture with author Greg Foyster. 4.15pm – 5.15pm, Saturday 11 October. $25 / $20 concession.

• Seeing the Light, with Bruce Hedge. A one-day photography workshop in the gardens of Duneira. 10am – 4pm, Sunday 26 October. $180 / $160 concession.

BYO lunch, morning tea provided.

• Open Garden Day – See Duneira’s stunning heritage garden which began in 1875. The architecture, size and array of plants are a tribute to the property’s colonial past and the unusual climate of Mt Macedon. 10am – 4pm Sunday 26 October. $8 entry includes map. Kids free.

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Megan Condron, Jo Gray and Peta Rankin Macedon Ranges Basketball Association – Buffalo Stadium and Woodend Hawks @ Sunbury.

Basketball has been a way of life for these three sisters since their primary school days. Growing up in suburban Roseanna, the Leffanue sisters say “how incredibly lucky we were”, to be introduced to the game by friends. Mentored by national basketball identities Michael and Lorraine Kapnoullas, through the Diamond Valley Association, the girls quickly developed a deep love of and talent for the game. Megan and Jo both went on to be selected for Victorian State level teams for U16s and U18s; and during her Year 12 studies Megan was selected for the Melbourne Tigers in the WNBL. All three continued to play at University and into adulthood, for the sheer enjoyment of the game. Peta played State level netball as well. The sisters credit the commitment of their parents to partly explain their success and devotion to the game. Marg and Bob, now also resident in Woodend, drove their daughters quite literally all over the state. “We were a one car family, I don’t know how they did it”, says Megan with a laugh.

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Peta and her husband Rob shifted from Melbourne first, and then Megan and Jo and their respective families also moved to Woodend around the same time, about nine years ago. The three sisters are today heavily involved with our local basketball association. Megan is the President, Jo the Treasurer and Peta is the sporting pulse website administrator.

Their combined brood of eight kids are all following in their mothers footsteps and a new generation of basketball players have taken to the court.

Our local basketball association continues to grow and develop, under the guidance of the sisters and a dynamic executive committee. Lots of new opportunities are being explored for players and coaches of all levels.

Hoop Time is an Auskick style junior development program aimed at 6-9 year olds. A recent training day has seen over twenty of our local parents and juniors attain Level 1 accredited Coaching standards.

Local squad teams are training for Victorian Country Championships.

And this summer, twelve ‘Woodend Hawks’ teams will play in the bigger Sunbury association, which is a great opportunity for players to further develop their skills. Our local summer season at Buffalo Stadium commences in Term 4.

Megan estimates that approximately 100 hours of volunteer time is clocked up every week by the association.

This includes committee time, coaching and parents scoring for the many games across the different age groups. This fantastic dedication by volunteers ensures the continuing success of the association. The recent ‘Woodend Hawks’ trophy presentation night was a great celebration of the club and was attended by 174 parents and players. From the junior ‘hoop time’ players, through the age groups right up to Open Men’s and Women’s, there are lots of opportunities for players of all ages and standards to be involved. The Midweek Ladies competition on Wednesday mornings has one dedicated player who recently turned sixty.

Registrations for the upcoming Summer Season close shortly. Grading Games will commence the second week of Term 2 and aim to select evenly balanced junior teams. If you are interested in finding out more information about playing or getting your kids involved; please contact Megan Condron on 0421 054242 or at president@mrba.org.au .

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Hesket Primary School is Totally Spectacular – again!

The children from Hesket Primary School took part in two separate but equally significant events in the past few days.

The State Schools Spectacular highlights the talents of the students who attend Victoria’s state schools. Some 3000 performers. The entertained the crowd with singing, dancing, juggling, skating, skipping and providing the music. Spectacular will be broadcast by Channel 7 later in the year.

The school also featured on an episode of the Channel 11 program, Totally Wild that aired on Monday 15th September. The crew from the show visited the school on the second day of term 3 and filmed every child in the school. The skippers were interviewed and taught the presenter, Natalie Hunter, a few of their signature skipping skills.

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The Hesket skippers were a part of the State Schools Spectacular for the second year. The Spectacular was held on Saturday 13th September at Hisense Arena in Melbourne with an audience of 10,000. The children performed their routine twice and also in the foyer before their main performances as well as at two intervals.

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Council lifts burning off restrictions

Macedon Ranges Shire Council will lift burning off restrictions on small blocks during October to encourage residents to be proactive in their fire preparedness this year.

Restrictions that were introduced last year as part of Council’s new Local Law No.10 will be lifted for residents living on land less than 4,000 square metres (one acre) to enable them to prepare their property for the fire season.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s Director of Assets and Operations, Dale Thornton, encourages residents on small blocks to clean up fine fuels such as leaves and twigs.

“The fire season has been predicted to arrive earlier and last longer this year so it is important that residents begin their clean up sooner rather than later.

“After the devastating fires that swept through the shire in January and February, we want to make sure that everyone is well prepared leading up to summer,” he said.

Burning off must only be for fire prevention purposes and should not cause a nuisance to neighbours. Green waste can also be taken to Council’s transfer stations free of charge.

Council’s Fire Management Officer will begin inspecting private properties for fire risk in late October. Fire Prevention Notices will be issued to those properties that pose a serious fire risk to their neighbourhood.

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Gold Medal for local olive oil

The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Fine Food Awards have been announced and our local Campaspe Bend extra virgin oil has won the OLV 004 Gold Medal.

Campaspe Bend Extra Virgin Olive Oil is one of the few estate-grown Affiorato olive oils in Australia, and is proudly sold at the Woodend Fruit Market and the Village Larder in Woodend.

In 1999, farm owners Michael and Elizabeth Peck planted their first olive trees on the red and grey soils along the Campaspe River. When the trees commenced fruiting they decided to have a friend and mentor, Tony Siciliano, process their olives using the rare Affiorato method.

This method involves making a paste of the olive fruit without crushing the pips. As the oil rises to the surface of the vegetal water it is skimmed off, leaving the skins, flesh, stalks and pips to sink to the bottom of the vessel. This gentle, cold process produces pure, extremely high quality oil, sought after by olive oil connoisseurs for its delicate and peppery flavour.

A Brazilian odyssey for Woodend lovers of the arts

Do you know that the Woodend community helps to support a flourishing arts society? The Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society (ADFAS) Central Victorian region draws one third of its membership (currently around 180) from the Woodend area and would like to see that number increase.

If you would like to share your passion for the arts with other like-minded people in our community, then come along to the next ADFAS lecture on Thursday 16th October at 7.15pm at Kyneton Town Hall.

UK Landscape Architecture specialist Marilyn Elm will speak about the works of Roberto Burle Marx (1909 - 1994). He was Latin America's most influential 20th century landscape architect and an internationally renowned figure in the modern arts. Marilynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talk traces Roberto's flamboyant and colourful legacy from Rio de Janeiro to the iconic Brazilia.

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A multi-talented artist, Roberto Burle Marx was witness and contributor to a broad form of expression. Trained as a painter and musician, he practiced simultaneously in diverse media, including drawing, painting, etching, sculpture and landscape design.

He collaborated with most Brazilian architects on the national and international scenes, including Oscar Niemeyer, Rino Levi and Lucio Costo and associated with Marcel Breuer and Le Corbusier.

This is the last of eight events scheduled by ADFAS for this year. A charge of $30 for non-members includes a light supper and wine after the lecture. Join this Brazilian odyssey - you will be made very welcome. Enquiries to Dee Briscomb on 53487629.

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Things to consider when starting a new business It is important before you start trading that you perform due diligence and explore all avenues before determining what, where and when you start your business.

Know your goals and set your limitations – prepare a business plan and review it periodically to keep track of your progress.

Seek advice regarding the suitable structure for your business. There are many options including sole trader, partnership, company and trust.

It is important to ensure that you have appropriate finance.

Are you going to seek a bank loan or personally finance the business? There are accounting and tax implications depending on the organisational structure you choose.

A new business may require the following registrations:  Business Name  Australian Business Number  Tax File Number  Goods and Services Tax  Pay As You Go Withholding (PAYGW) If you are employing staff you need to be aware of your obligations including superannuation, PAYGW, employee entitlements and WorkCover.

It is imperative that you keep sufficient business records.

Good accounting software and a reliable and trustworthy bookkeeper is an asset to your business.

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Woodend Cemetery News

The Right of Interment There is a common misconception that when a plot or niche is purchased within the Cemetery that you own that portion of land and it is yours to do with what you wish. In fact it is not the land you are purchasing, but the “right” to inter the remains of a loved one.

The Cemetery Trust manages the Cemetery grounds and all public cemeteries in Victoria are situated on Crown land.

Funds paid to the Cemetery go towards the ongoing care and maintenance of the grounds and assets, such as paths and driveways. A portion of these funds is allocated to a perpetual maintenance fund which will be used for the maintenance of the Cemetery once it is full and no further interments can be made.

As managers of the Cemetery, the Trust has the responsibility to maintain the grounds in a good and safe order; to keep it free of hazards and litter, and ensure the safety of visitors as well as contractors and staff of organisations undertaking works or interments within Cemetery grounds.

The Trust also manages and approves all interments and the installation of monuments, headstones and plaques.

These tasks are undertaken primarily with volunteer labour. Trusts do not receive Government funding to manage cemeteries, apart from any Grants applied for to assist with the completion of specific projects. There is no guarantee that a Grant application will be successful.

The owner of the Right of Interment Permit, or Deed, is responsible for maintaining any memorial established at the place of interment (i.e. grave or niche) in a safe and proper condition. These responsibilities are detailed in the Permit.

The Trust is able, under the Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2003, to make and enforce rules, policies and procedures to ensure the safe operation of the Cemetery.

Anyone wishing to become a Trust member is welcome to apply to join by contacting the Secretary on 0417 011 300.

New members are selected and appointed by the Department of Health, with the term of appointment being three years.

The Trust meets four times per year and members are appointed on a voluntary basis.

Submitted by Philip Johnson for Woodend Cemetery Trust.

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Malmsbury Village Fayre,

Sunday 16th November The third Sunday in November is always special in Malmsbury; it is the day of the Malmsbury Village Fayre, a great day for the whole family. “Fayre is an ‘old English’ word meaning food and wine celebrated in a small country village, and this is why we chose the old spelling,” President of the Fayre Committee, Greg Miles explains.

This year’s Fayre will be extra special as we have the local Zingaro festival musicians combining with us to present a rich programme of Eastern European music, great for listening and even better for dancing!

The Malmsbury Village Fayre aims to provide visitors with a wonderful chance to taste the wines, produce and foods of the local region in the magnificent setting of the beautiful & historic Malmsbury Botanic Gardens. Guests can walk along the Coliban River, marvel at the amazing 1860’s bluestone viaduct, sample some gourmet preserves, wines or honey and relax in the country sunshine or under the many majestic trees by the lake. The children will be well catered for with lots of entertainment, dancing, face painting, creative and fun things for them to do.

Mark the date in your diary and bring the family along for a great day out!

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• If you might be eligible for both a Centrelink benefit and a superannuation-based pension next year, you may want to take action this year to maximise your Centrelink benefits in the future.

A financial adviser can look at your individual circumstances and make recommendations to help you consider whether to: • Start a new superannuation based pension now before 1/1/15; or • Make changes to an existing superannuation based pension before 1/1/15; or •Apply for Centrelink entitlements that you are not receiving

A great Grand Final

Woodend District Netball Club’s Grand Final on Saturday 13 September at Buffalo Stadium was a highlight of the local netballing calendar with lots of dramatic and skilful moves from players and thrilling results.

The morning's program was a vibrant mix of round robin games, netball shoot-outs, a Net Set Go dance and netballing skills demonstration as well as a fun-filled game with mixed teams of parents and players and finally the grand final between the top two teams in the U15s competition.

Under 11s Congratulations to the Tartan Terrors for winning the Under 11 grand final against the Green Frogs.

• Best Player in the Grand Final: Amy Duff • Best and Fairest Runner-up: Amy Duff • Best and Fairest Award: Madeleine Gerdes, Abbey Martin & Kate Bartlett Under 15s Congratulations to the Navy Jets for clinching the Under 15 grand final against the Tartan Rangers.

• Best Player in the Grand Final: Estelle Casey • Best and Fairest Runner-up: Sarah Duff • Best and Fairest Award: Emily Lindner & Kate Mahon Annual General Meeting: Held at 7.30pm, Monday 13 October at Buffalo Stadium Open invitation for all those interested in being part of the continuous development of local netball. Please join us.

Summer 2014-15 Summer games begin on the evening of Friday 17 October and take place on the outdoor courts of Buffalo Stadium.

For more information visit the website www.wdnc. sportzvault.com Submitted by Clair Green

Badminton: Come and Try Day

Kyneton Badminton Club invite anyone interested in playing badminton to come along to the Kyneton Toyota Sports and Aquatic Centre on Sunday, 12th October 1:003:00pm and have a free try.

Inquiries to Kevin on 5422 3057 Submitted by Graham Smith

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Congratulations to Macedon Ranges Running Club

The club received the exciting news that they are a finalist for the Outdoor Active Recreation Initiative category of the Victorian Government's 2014 Community Sport and Recreation Awards.

Another busy month for the Club with over 160 participants across the shire entering our Start Running program. Everyone will come together in Gisborne for the first milestone of running 5km on Sunday, October 26. followed by a breakfast at Dixon Field 1 with family and friends being encouraged to come along and help celebrate.

(L) Julie Arnephy & Steve Jackson at Anglesea 100km (M) Journeying between Romsey and Lancefield. (R) Woodend runners on a beautiful Winter morning

Nominations were open to Victorian community and active recreation clubs, groups and individuals.

Recognising the work of clubs, teams, groups or individuals who have succeeded in enabling more people to participate in outdoor and active recreation through a single initiative, event or longer-term project/initiative/program. This is fantastic and shows the recognition our club deserves for our encouragement for the community to be involved in outdoor recreation activity through the Start Running program.

Every member of our club participates in this encouragement but special thanks must go to our Leaders, Co-ordinators and Assistants who make it all happen by volunteering their time and enthusiasm.

The winner will be announced from the three finalists at the awards ceremony to be held at the MCG on Wednesday 1 October 2014.

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The Annual General Meeting will also be held after the run so members please consider committee participation.

Four behavioural policies were adopted which completes a very sound structure for the Club and aligns us with the Government's Healthy Sporting Environment status.

The Lancefield-Romsey branch is up and running (excuse the pun) and welcomes new members ~ see the website www.macedonrangesrunningclub.com for contact details.

Thanks to the support of Cobaw Community Health another ten of our leaders were first aid trained as part of our safety strategy.

Many of our runners are targeting fun runs; with participation in the Coburg Harriers fun run, planning the Melbourne Marathon festival and a recent good time at Anglesea as part of the Solomon Trail series.

We are investigating a Parkrun event at Gisborne.

Parkrun is a nationwide free 5km weekly event which needs the collaboration of clubs and organisations in the area to ensure its viability. It is a popular event which would introduce participants to the sporting and fitness activities available. Any individual, club or organisation interested in this project please contact Lindsay 0418 582 014.

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Winter Basketball s Winner

The Macedon Ranges Basketball Association finished off its winter season with a series of fantastic Grand Finals played on Fathers Day at Buffalo Stadium. Congratulations to all the teams who made the finals and played so well. Special thanks to the generous donors for our raffle including Sharon Beattie and Hoopsmart Basketball. All recipients of MVP and Coach’s Awards are included in our association newsletter, available on our website.

Woodend Hawks Sunbury success On top of our terrific local competition, the MRBA had eight Junior Woodend Hawks teams playing in the Sunbury basketball competition. Five of the teams made the finals with two teams – the Under 16A girls and Under 12C girls (pictured below) – winning their Grand Finals! A big well done to all our An action shot from the Under 15 Hawks for their great efforts and incredible improvement over the Boys Grand Fina season. Over 170 people attended the Woodend Hawks presentation night last month and next season we are expecting even higher numbers with a record 13 teams playing in Sunbury over the summer season.

Woodend rep players

information about Under 12s and 14s rep team - tryouts will occur in January.

Register now for Summer basketball The MRBA offers basketball competitions for players from early primary school age right through to adults. It’s a great indoor, team sport and it’s ideal for keeping fit over summer.

The season begins week of 13 October and runs over Term 4 and Term 1. At just $120 for the season plus $40 annual insurance fee, it’s a bargain price and a great way to get involved in local sport.

• Aussie Hoops for young beginners (ages 5-10) • Junior competitions – Under 13s, Under 16s, Mixed 19 and under • Adult competitions – Open Mens and Open Womens • All abilities (open age) It’s never too late to get into basketball. We’re always looking for new players to keep our local competitions running and beginners of all ages are absolutely welcome - as are all returning players.

If you’re keen on finding out more, visit macedonranges.basketball.net.au and get in touch with the competition coordinator. Alternatively, contact MRBA President, Megan Condron, on 0421 054 242 or president@mrba.org.au.

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The MRBA’s development program is really paying dividends for our young players. We now have many Woodend players selected for the Sunbury Jets rep teams, which compete in the metropolitan area. Recently, three Under 14 Woodend players were selected for the elite Basketball Victoria Country Gold Nugget Camp, to be held in Shepparton this month.

Congratulations to Maddie Condron, Annabel Strahan and Tess Barnes on being chosen for the camp and best of luck for making it into the team to play in the Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup. Under 18 Boys rep team tryouts The MRBA is holding tryouts for a Macedon Ranges U18 Boys representative team. Register at www.macedonranges. basketball.net.au. Try outs are on 4 October from 9-11am at Tony Clarke Stadium, Macedon. Stay tuned for more page 36

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Communities underestimate bushfire risk CFA has carried out post-season community surveys in bushfire-prone areas since 2009 (Black Saturday) to understand how people view the bushfire risk and how well prepared they feel.

Many people have a high general awareness of the bushfire risk, but a significant proportion of people underestimate the level of risk at their property.

Over the years the CFA has conducted similar research, and there has been a consistent pattern of results. Although around 80% of people believe it’s likely that a bushfire could occur in their area and around 70% believe there’s a large threat of a bushfire in their area, less than half the people rate the actual level of bushfire risk at their property as major or extreme.

Why do so many people underestimate the actual level of risk?

People’s risk perception is influenced by a range of social, environmental and situational factors. The concept of risk is highly subjective. Some people have an unrealistic belief that a bushfire won’t affect them even though they know they live in an area where bushfires can occur. Others who have done all the preparation they need to do for a bushfire often believe the risk is lower.

WOODEND HEARING CENTRE WOODEND Did you know 1 out of 6 Australians HEARING CENTRE suffer from hearing loss?

• Are you having problems understanding what people say?

• Do you have problems hearing in background noise?

• Have you worked in a noisy environment?

If you answered yes to any of the above, you may have a hearing loss.

CFA Chief Officer predicts a dangerous fire season CFA Chief Officer Euan Ferguson recently spoke about predictions for the upcoming fire season. He said that the seasonal outlook indicated an active fire season, particularly for areas in central, north and western Victoria.

“For us in CFA it’s quite significant. Firstly it reminds us that August has been a very dry month across much of Victoria,” he said. “Rainfall predictions suggest it's going to be a drier than normal season.”

A huge thank you to the Woodend Neighbourhood House for their recent very generous donation. As part of their 30th birthday celebrations, they conducted a special collection for the Woodend CFA, and the funds raised will be used for some much-needed equipment upgrades.

Follow us now on facebook and the web Our Woodend CFA Facebook page is updated regularly with important and valuable information, so please find us and ‘like us’. Or you can visit our new website for information updated every day: www.woodendcfa.org For further information contact Captain Mick Christie on 0419 870 601 or 1st Lieutenant Mike Dornau on 0409 093 935, call the Woodend CFA on 5427 2356, visit the station in Urquhart Street or our website: www. woodendcfa.org.

The Woodend CFA is a volunteer emergency service, committed to Creating a Safer Community.

Submitted by 1st Lieutenant Mike Dornau, Woodend CFA

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Yes, we know that for the Chinese 2014 is The Year of the Horse, but for our Society it has definitely been The Year of the Book! Many readers will already be familiar with Sylvia Boxshall’s magnificent publication “They Went to War” which tells the story of all the men and women from the district who served in the First World War. Sylvia has now completed another equally important work Name, Rank and Number which tells the stories of all those from the district who served in the Second World War. With help from many in the community, Sylvia has produced another landmark publication which we believe is not only an important record for our own district, but one which makes an also makes an important contribution to Australian histology as a whole. The amount of time and research that Sylvia has given to these two huge books, not forgetting her smaller publication, Our Men at War which relates to the Boer War, is incredible. Name, Rank and Number will be available at the end of this month, in plenty of time for Christmas. As both the 1st and 2nd World War books are large and heavy, we recommend that you call in to the Court House on a Wednesday or to Collier Office and Business Assist at other times, to see them and make any purchases.

While on the subjects of books, we have just done another print run of a transcription of My Side of the Mountain by Betty Jean Barned which relates to the history of the Hesket, Cherokee and Kerry area and a reprint of the small book of poetry Hanging Rock Memories and other Poems by Denis Fitzgerald. We also still have copies of our best sellers Echoes of the Past – a history of Newham and Cobaw by Jannyse Williams, Time Gentleman Please, Hotels of Woodend and the surrounding District, again by Jannyse with delightful illustrations by Joycelyn Moreland, and Jane Holth’s two important publications Forging History and In Search of Ashbourne. Copies of the history of St. Mary’s Church – Walls two Feet Thick – and The Walkers and Miss Sim are also still available. With spring at last in the air, if you are interested in exploring the district The Walkers is well worth having on your shelf. It documents the walks taken by a group of friends around the Shire and beyond and may introduce you to some new places to explore!

I make no apology for advertising these publications. Yes, their sale does bring income into our Local History Centre but most importantly, they place on record accurate district history which, if it is not recorded, can so easily become distorted or worst still, totally lost as the years roll by, “History is for human self-knowledge – the only clue to what man can do is what man has done. The value of history, then, is that it teaches us what man has done and thus what man is.” R. G. Collingwood, the famous English Philosopher wrote this not long before he died in 1943. These days some may object to his use of “man’ rather than ‘humankind’ but few. I doubt will disagree with his opinion!

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Woodend Teddy Bear Show th Sunday, October 26 St Ambrose Hall 10am-4pm

Teddy Bears derive their name from former American President Theodore Roosevelt, whose nickname was "Teddy". In 1902, while on a bear hunting trip, President Roosevelt refused to shoot a captured bear, deeming the action an unsportsmanlike act.

Roosevelt ordered that the bear be put down to end its pain. A cartoon depicting the incident inspired a New York candy shop owner to seek the President’s permission to name two toy bears “Teddy’s Bears” and display them in his window for sale. The shop owner, Morris Michtom, went on to mass produce the bears and form a toy company. German craftswoman Margaret Steiff took her first large orders for stuffed bears in 1903. And so began the international affection for teddy bears.

Colour in Teddy for a chance to win a handmade artist bear valued at $200 and/or tickets to the Woodend Teddy Bear Show. Entries due at Collier Office & Business Assist, Woodend by Thursday, October 16.

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Enquiries Any enquiries about the Woodend Teddy Bear Show can be made to Anita on 0408 711 888.

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