Thursday August 14 , 2008
ISSN 1835-0283
Nhill Community News P.O. Box 88, Nhill, VIC 3418
Wimmera placed on locust alert The Brumby Government is encouraging all Victorians to be on alert as the state prepares for a serious locust outbreak, Agriculture Minister Joe Helper said today. Mr Helper said Victoria’s crops and pastures could be under threat with the possibility that plague locust eggs will begin hatching during spring in Northern Victoria. “The Brumby Government is taking action now to work with landholders on what has the potential to be a serious plague,” Mr Helper said. “The combined risk of hatchings in Victoria and adult locusts travelling south from New South Wales or Queensland means Victorians need to be aware of the threat. “Egg-bearing locusts have been recorded throughout an area of approximately 1.24 million hectares (ha) in Northern Victoria, particularly in the irrigation region north of Shepparton during autumn this year. “The full extent of egg laying is unclear at this point, however it is vital that we prepare for all possible situations.” Mr Helper said locusts were capable of causing significant damage to crops and other green vegetation in a matter of hours. “The Brumby Government will work closely with the Australian Plague Locust Commission (APLC) and the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries to ensure an efficient response to locusts is implemented. “We are committed to keeping the community informed and we will actively liaise with regional councils and keep them informed with regular briefings.” Mr Helper said the best results would be achieved with a timely response and a coordinated approach between the Victorian Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and landholders. “To combat the threat of a locust outbreak, a DPI Locust Planning Team has been formed to plan ahead and monitor any possible outbreaks,” he said. “Experts will be on hand to provide landholders with advice on how to deal with the threat of locusts including how and when to spray and which chemicals are available to control this pest. “All Victorians are encouraged to be vigilant in reporting any sightings of locusts to the DPI so we can monitor locust populations and movement and the Department can provide advice on how to control them.” DPI’s Australian Plague Locust Commissioner, Dr Andrew Tomkins said it was important to control locusts early in the season to minimise potential damage to crops and pastures. “Locusts are easiest to control during their early stages as hoppers when they are unable to fly. Once they become adults, control measures become much more difficult and expensive,” Dr Tomkins said. “Landholders will be able to control them at the early stage by using one of the several chemicals registered for use in the specific control of locusts. Adult locusts have been known to fly up to 700 kilometres overnight and can be driven south by northerly winds. If eggs hatch during spring, Victorians can expect to see adult locusts flying around during the summer season. During the 2005/06 locust season, Victoria successfully managed several locust outbreaks. The action from landholders combined with the support from DPI and APLC ensured damage to crops and pastures was minimised. Further locust information is available on the DPI website www.dpi.vic.gov.au/locusts or from the Customer Service Centre on 136 186.
40 Victoria Street, Nhill Ph: (03) 53911572
(pictures are only a guide)
FREE PUBLICATION
Email: nhillnews@hotmail.com
Mb: 0447 077 998
Fax: 5391 1662
Vol 2 - No 24
First year for Business Nhill a huge success TUESDAY August 12 marked the first Annual General Meeting for the newly formed commerce group, Business Nhill. Over 12 months ago, conversations arose between several business owners, who asked the question; where do you, as a business, go to for advice, to seek information, exchange ideas, or how do you promote your business in Nhill and outside the area? After conservations with numerous people, including Shire representatives and Steve Hemphill, a Small business field officer, and with funding from the Greater Green Triangle a business breakfast was organised. The aim of the breakfast meeting was to gauge the amount of response, and see if there was enough interest in forming a business group to represent all businesses in the Nhill and district. Attending this meeting were over 40 local business members, an obvious sign that businesses in the Nhill and district wanted and needed some avenue to seek this information. Business Nhill was then formed in August 2007. President elect, Wendy Robbins said. “I have been very fortunate to have people around me who have supported and assisted me in my role as president, as we have worked together to form ideas and projects. Our aim as Business Nhill is to promote and support business in Nhill and surrounding area and to share business information and expertise.” In the past 12 months Business Nhill have achieved many things. A town map was created, which also featured ads for many of the Nhill Businesses. A Sunday trading Day in December and a Mother’s Day Promotion in May saw many locals take
Heater Radiant w/Fan 1000W
Ψϯϱ͘ϬϬ 2385920
advantage of many specials and a give-away promotion. Business Nhill has also hosted many interesting guest speakers and seminars and we have also been lucky enough to attend seminars and meetings pertinent to running a small business in a small town. These have mostly been at little or no cost to Business Nhill owners and have greatly enhanced the knowledge and professional development of those in attendance. Projects currently being worked on by newly formed sub-committees, are, the Nhill Cheque - a multi store gift voucher redeemable at any Business Nhill member’s business, a Christmas marketing promotion and a Business Nhill logo. It is encouraging to see that Business Nhill now has 59 financial members, and the committee will be working to expand on that number during the next term. Subscriptions for the year are $50 and businesses will benefit greatly from the exchange of information and the promotion, marketing, training and support that will be on offer. Wendy thanked her newly re-elected executive committee, Vicki Natt, Jo Ussing, Julie Warrick and James Murphy for their work and commitment during the year, and their will to make Business Nhill a strong and wellrecognized group. She also acknowledged the support of all members and their willingness to support such a group as a great sign for the ongoing future and prosperity of Businesses in Nhill. After all positions were declared vacant the Mayor of Hindmarsh, Cr Rob Gersch chaired the meeting for the election of the 2008/ 2009 Business Nhill committee. In speaking to the meeting, the Mayor congratulated the past committee and commented
Bootscraper Coir Wire 30x34
ΨϮϬ͘ϬϬ 2259539
on the drive the Business Nhill committee had exhibited over the past year. The Mayor also added, “We are rather unique here in Nhill where the town can take advantage of huge things happening along the Western Highway.” “The government is expected to spend $50 mil in the next ten years putting in a dual highway between Ballarat and Stawell which
will have a huge impact on traffic travelling to Melbourne or Adelaide,” he said. Mayor Gersch commented, “The traders will have a greater opportunity to encourage them (travellers) to stop in Nhill. Hopefully they (travellers) will then pass onto friends that Nhill is a great place to stay.” Business Nhill 2008/2009
committee were voted as follows: Wendy Robins (President); James Murphy (Vice-President); Julia Warrick (Secretary); Vicki Natt (Treasurer); Jo Ussing (Minute Secretary). Above: Business Nhill Vice-President James Murphy with President Wendy Robins all smiles after successful year for Business Nhill.
THE SITTING DUCK CAFÉ For Breakfast, Lunch, Coffee and Cake
Dine in or take away 7 days a week 53 911188 53 Victoria Street, Nhill
Mat CoirL/EdgeRibA stExp50x80cm
ΨϮϬ͘ϬϬ 2392082
Heater Fan Upright w/thermo2000W
ΨϮϬ͘ϬϬ 2438893
Wall Heater with Thermostat r/c 2000W
ΨϳϬ͘ϬϬ ϮϰϯϴϵϱϬ
• Nhill Community News
BRAND NEW GOURMET PRO DUCTS
Shire appoints new IT Administrator
Up to the axle in mud
NON ALCOHOLIC ORGANIC WINES
Knock Kneed C h i ck e n , B ow L e g g ed H e n 6 - 8 Vi c t or i a S t Ph : 5 3 91 21 3 1
GLUTEN FREE BISCUTS
HAMPERS AVAILABLE NON A LCOHOLIC WINE AVAILA BLE IN 7 FLAVOURS NOW AVAILA BLE IN 7 50 ML($ 9.95)and 375 ml ($ 3.9 5) LARGE BOTTLES GIFT WRAPPED AT NO
ADDITIONAL CHARGE
Dark night, lots of rain, and soft soil and large gutter makes a good combination for this driver to get bogged up to the axle early this week. A lesson for all drivers to be careful when venturing off sealed roads when driving, particular after a good rainfall.
Farmers Arms Hotel Counter lunches from $8 Specials from $7 Ph: 53911 955 for bookings 2 Victoria Street Nhill
TAB NOW OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK
Nhill Community News Nhill Community News is a member of the Victorian Country Press Association. Registered by Australia Post - print post publication No: 329121-00088 ISSN: 1835-0283 (International identifier for serials and other continuing resources, in the electronic and print world) Weekly publication available at: Nhill Newsagency Ampol Roadhouse Nhill Caltex Service Station Nhill Mobile Service Station Nhill Sandy’s Treasures Spot Cafe Nhill Dimboola Newsagency Jeparit Newsagency Rainbow Newsagency Horsham Newsagency Mobile Roadhouse Kaniva or by mail subscription Email: nhillnews@hotmail.com Mb: 0447 077 998 Fax: (03) 53911662 www.nhill.ezyzine.com Published by: Wimmera News & Print 102 Nelson Street Nhill P.O. Box 88 Vic 3418
Page 2
Horsham pursuit ends in arrest The Hindmarsh Shire Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Information Technology Administrator, Chandana Karunaratne. Chandana recently completed a 16 week Overseas Qualified Professional I.T. placement sponsored by the Victorian Local Governance Association and the Hindmarsh Shire Council including 8 days’ workplace training mostly at Holmesglen Institute in Melbourne, Peter Smith, Director Corporate Services stated. With many years experience at the NDB Bank in Sri Lanka as its I.T. Manager and having achieved multiple qualifications in business, Chandana settled in very well to his role at the Council. In fact, Chandana has had such a positive impact in the area of I.T. that Council had no hesitation in offering him the full time position starting 11 August 2008, Mr. Smith said. The availability of the mix of skills with the recent appointment of Chandana and DWM Solutions based in Echuca has provided Council with a very good platform from which to develop its I.T. systems. Chandana is currently assisting with Council’s I.T. strategy and over the next months will work on projects such as the Business Continuity Plan/Disaster Recovery Centre and the formation of the Information Technology Team Working Group. Council and staff wish Chandana every success. Chandana is married with three children and has made many friends in his short time with Council. Council congratulates the Victorian Local Governance Association for its assistance in developing such a successful program. This is a good news story for Council, Mr Smith said.
To advertise in the classifieds call Nhill Community News 0447 077 998 or email to nhillnews@hotmail.com or call into office at 102 Nelson Street..next to Post Office LIVING WITH SOMEONE WHO HAS A DRUG PROBLEM Living with someone who has a drug problem can be devastating, making you worried, confused and angry. Many families and friends of drug users have found help and comfort through NAR-ANON, a self help support group, where they can discuss their problems openly with complete anonymity among people whose lives have also been touched by addiction, and who understand and care. Meetings are held at: The Day Care Centre (behind the Horsham Hospital) When: Every Monday night at 8pm. Further Enquiries phone: Kate 53 822036 or Nar-Anon (02) 9418 8728
Nhill Community News - August 14, 2008
A Horsham man had his car seized after a short pursuit with Horsham police tonight. The pursuit commenced at around 11pm when police observed a Holden sedan travelling along Dimboola Road, Horsham, at a fast rate of speed. The driver failed to stop after police activated lights and sirens and a pursuit was initiated along Dimboola
Road. The pursuit continued for approximately three kilometres, in which time it is alleged the driver travelled over 150 kilometres per hour in a 60 zone, before the driver pulled over and the 20-yearold driver was apprehended. The Holden Commodore sedan was seized under the anti-hoon legislation and the driver was interviewed
at Horsham police station for numerous driving offences which include exceed the speed limit, dangerous driving, and drink driving. He was released from custody pending further enquiries. Since start of the the Antihoon Legislation, Nhill Police have impounded two vehicles, with one charge resulting in prosecution.
Calling all young Victorian artists! Deadline extended for $10,000 Youth Scholarship The deadline to the $10,000 Fleurieu Biennale Youth Scholarship, which is part of the wider Fleurieu Biennale Prize Program, has been extended to 22 August 2008. For the first time ever this year’s Youth Scholarship has been broadened to include all mediums 2D or 3D with a landscape theme. This reflects the reality that young artists spend their early years experimenting and exploring a variety of materials, techniques and styles while developing their own style. The Fleurieu Biennale Youth Scholarship is a valuable opportunity for young South Australian artists to take the next step in their art career. The Scholarship will be awarded to a young Australian artist/s aged between 16 and 27 years, with the funds going towards the cost of a program of professional development that significantly advances their art practice. The Youth Scholarship Prize isn’t just about the prize money. It provides excellent exposure for young emerging artists. Past years have seen many finalists go on to really kick-start their careers. In 2006, the Scholarship was awarded to Morgan Allender who is now represented by the highly regarded Helen Gory Galleries in Melbourne, 2004 winner
Fleur Elise Noble used the $10,000 to support her studies at the world renowned New York Studio School and 2002 winner Samone Turnbull has gone on to win the highly regarded Whyalla Art Prize. The $10,000 cash prize can ease the financial strain often associated with visual arts practice and can open up exhibition and research opportunities, and helps the Scholarship winner build a profile and develop industry contacts and networks. Santos is continuing its financial commitment to the 2008 Fleurieu Youth Scholarship, whose aim is to nurture young artistic talent in Australia. It is one of five prize categories in the $90,000 Fleurieu Biennale prize program. The Fleurieu Biennale is held in South Australia’s picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula from 7 – 30 November 2008. Established in 1998, the Fleurieu Art Prize is Australia’s richest prize for landscape painting and celebrates the enduring importance and contemporary significance of landscape painting in the Australian art world. Entry forms for the Fleurieu Youth Scholarship are available for download at www.artprize.com.au or by calling Merilyn Cox, Coordinator, Fleurieu Biennale on 08 8323 7984. Entries close Friday 22 August 2008.
Winter channel run set to commence The GWMWater Board has confirmed that the winter channel run to fill town storages in the areas to be serviced by Supply Systems 3 and 4 of theWimmera Mallee Pipeline will commence in early September. Towns in the Supply System 6 area have
recently received a supply to storages. “We have reached our target of 5%, or approximately 38,000 ML in storage to undertake a run to towns”, said GWMWater Managing Director, Jeff Rigby. “At this stage there is insufficient water available to supply farm dams in the
WMPP supply Systems 3, 4 and 6 areas,” Mr Rigby said. The ability to supply farm dams will continue to be assessed regularly based on inflows received over the coming weeks, and further updates will be provided as circumstances change.
• Nhill Community News
• Community Classifieds CHURCH NOTICES
BIBLE TEXT Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple. Romans 16:17-18
SITUATION VACANT
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
NHILL LUTHERAN PARISH WORSHIP
Nhill 9:00 am HC Woorak11:00 am HC Kaniva 10am Broughton 11:30
10.00am Communion Service followed by morning tea, all age Sunday School and Bible Study at 11.15am. All Welcome. Enquires please phone: 5391 1044 or 0429 911042
UNITING CHURCH Council have several projects in the 2008/2009 budgeted year for which it would like local builders to register.. Expressions of interest are required to include specific information. The specification of these requirements can be obtained from Peter Dawson at the Shire Offices in Nhill or by telephone on 53911811. Expressions of interest will be received at the Shire Offices in Nhill until close of business on Monday 25 August 2008.
John Hicks Chief Executive Officer
Wanted, old red bricks suitable for paving, broken or whole Ring Linda on 5391 1467
Sunday August 16
NHILL CHISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Jeparit 10:00am WT J2 Nhill 9:15am Morgan HC Yanac 11:15am Morgan
WANTED TO BUY
ANGLICAN PARISH OF WEST WIMMERA 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday 16 August 6pm vigil mass (Kaniva) Sunday 17 August 9am mass (Nhill) 11am mass (Dimboola) 5pm mass (Rainbow) Tuesday 19 August 11am mass (Jeparit)
ST PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH NHILL Mass at 10:30 am
TRADE NOTICES
ORIGINAL DRAFTING SERVICES
PUBLIC NOTICE MEETING
AGM Kiata Progress Association Inc Thursday 28 August 2008. 7.30pm. Little Desert Hotel, Kiata. FOR SALE ORGAN – Yamaha electronic organ with books Ph: 5391 1000 PONY – 9 hand. 8yo gelding, black Ph: 5391 1000 FILLY – Standard bred. Mature filly. 15-16 hand (1.8m) Ph: 5391 1000
Natural disaster mitigation program closes soon John Forrest, The Nationals Federal Member for Mallee is encouraging eligible organisations to apply for funding through the Natural Disaster Mitigation Program before it closes on August 29. The Australian Government is offering $18.6 million nationally under the 2008-09 program for measures that contribute to safer, sustainable communities, better able to withstand the effects of floods, storms, cyclones, bushfires and other natural disasters. Eligible projects include natural disaster risk management studies, early warning systems, community awareness measures and structural works to protect against damage. For further information about the Natural Disaster Mitigation Program, including eligibility criteria can be found at: http://www.ema.gov.au or contact the Office of John Forrest on toll free number 1300 131 620.
Remember.... Nhill is a plastic bag free zone...!!! Say no to a plastic bag!!
PIANO - Excellent condition. Iron frame. $500 ono Ph: 5391 1150 (AH) or Mb: 0429 027 808
For your new house or extension plan, Ring Ilsa on 5389 2080 or 0418 338 679
TABLE
- Solid Blackwood extention table. Exc condition Seats up to 14 people $450 Ph: 0353 911 420
TRADE NOTICES
RENOVATION WORK HOME CARER Do you clean your own home? Do you like your work to make a difference in your community? This could be your opportunity to earn extra $$$ By working the hours that suit you!
Reg. Builder. 30+ yrs experience
Friendly service. No job too small For a free quote ring Norm on 0410 471 794 PUBLIC NOTICES
A part time position is available for a reliable and self motivated person, to provide physical and social support to frail aged persons and younger people with a disability in the community through our Home and Community Care Program. The position is located in Nhill with an expectation that travel within the district and after hours work may be required. The position involves home care. Applicants must have a current driver’s licence, reliable vehicle, telephone and enjoy working with older people and people with disabilities. Prior to any offer of employment, an applicant will be required to undertake a medical examination and police check. For any further enquiries, or to obtain a position description, please contact Alison Ey on 0429 169 767. Position descriptions can also be obtained from the Nhill office.
EAR CANDLING Very beneficial for all ages Appointments & enquires Ph: Betty Picone 5391 1627
Word of the Week tittle-tattle \TIT-uhl TAT-uhl\, noun: 1. Idle, trifling talk; empty prattle. 2. An idle, trifling talker; a gossip. 3. to talk idly; to prate. The literary tittle-tattle of the age. — Edinburgh Review, 1820 It is better even to have a useless hobby than to be a tittle-tattler and a busybody. — Samuel Smiles, Life and Labour
Applications close on Friday 29 August at 5pm. Applicants should address the selection criteria and enclose a resume including three referees addressed to:
The stir aroused by this latest piece of tittle-tattle quickly faded away, as if congealed under the icy wind of endless nights. — Andrei Makine, Once Upon the River Love [Translated by Geoffrey Strachan]
Amy May Human Resources Coordinator Hindmarsh Shire Council PO Box 250 Nhill 3418
Take care on your part, Friar Ange,’ replied the philosopher, ‘and as you’re afraid of the devil, don’t offend him too much and do not excite him against you by inconsiderate tittle-tattle. — Anatole France, The Romance of the Queen Pédauque
John Hicks Chief Executive Officer
Tittle-tattle is a varied reduplication of tattle, which derives from Medieval Dutch tatelen, to babble.
PUBLIC NOTICE ©COPYRIGHT WARNING. The Nhill Community News is the owner of the copyright in all advertisements, artwork and editorial prepared by its agents, servants or employees. No person is authorised to publish, reproduce or copy in any matter any part of this newspaper, (editorial, artwork and or advertising) without publisher’s written consent.
WANTED - NEW LISTINGS Due to the volume of our sales in the area recently , we are urgently needing new listings of houses and farmlets in Nhill and surrounding areas. If you are thinking of selling contact us for a free, no obligation appraisal of your property Contact: Ian Davidson Mb: 0417 538 240
71 Wilson Street Horham 5282 0000
Across 1- Hats; 5- Engine; 10Obstructs; 14- Like some vaccines; 15- Picture; 16____ vera; 17- Female horse; 18- Join in wedlock; 19- Rescue; 20- One who is abandoned; 22- Spirited horse; 23- Bad start?; 24Hawaiian food; 25- Situated near the kidneys; 29Phantom; 33- Twice, a comforting comment; 343:00; 36- Director Ephron; 37- Best; 38- Mediterranean island; 39- Leg; 40- Holly; 42- Sweet sandwich; 43- Ill will; 45- Pale gray-green; 47Perforated; 49- Open mesh fabric; 50- Green or black, e.g.; 51- Tack with long stitches; 54- Periphery; 60Mormon state of western USA; 61- ___ Grows in Brooklyn; 62- Public disturbance; 63- Knee; 64Agave fiber; 65- Memo heading; 66- Meets with; 67Sash; 68- Paradise; Down 1- Deep unconscious state; 2- Riyadh resident; 3- Graph prefix; 4- Thin; 5- Brunch beverage; 6- Saudi Arabia neighbor; 7- Shipping deduction; 8- Man-eating giant of popular folklore; 9- Actor Fernando; 10- Fortified place; 11- Winglike parts; 12- Wander; 13- Propagative part of a plant; 21- Unit of force; 22- Turf; 24- Middle Eastern bread; 25- Room at the top; 26- Wild Asian dog; 27- Drive back; 28- Master; 29- Bar, legally; 30Reasoning; 31- To talk, usually in a pompous manner; 32- Titled; 35- Malt beverage; 38- Debatable; 41Ancient city of Lycia; 43- Look for; 44- Tract of grassland; 46- Actress Ruby; 48- In and of ___; 51- Insects; 52- To ___ (perfectly); 53- All there; 54- Auricular; 55- ___ Minor; 56- Drop of water expelled by the eye; 57Outer covering; 58- Raced; 59- Type of gun; 61- Buffoon;
Nhill Community News - August 14, 2008 Page 7
• Nhill Community News
Woorak community identify future plans A renovated kitchen and new hot water service at the hall are the highest priority for the Woorak community following the Woorak Community Planning Workshop held on Friday 1 August.
Snappy Seconds Come in and have a browse at Snappy Seconds.... You never know what you may find..!
Hindmarsh Shire Drought Response Officer, Joanne Thomas who is coordinating the workshops said “I encourage as many residents as possible in the smaller communities to attend these workshops as they provide the community with an opportunity to take ownership of their own future. They also put Council in contact with the desires and needs of residents.”
Approximately 20 local community members attended the first in a series of Community Planning Workshops for small rural communities in Hindmarsh Photos below: Those who Shire Council. attended the night were split Hindmarsh Shire CEO Mr into groups and John Hicks said “There will be ‘brainstormed’ ideas before eleven of these Community presenting them to the Planning Workshops over the meeting for voting next few months with Gerang Gerung being the next one on Friday 22 August and then Yanac on Thursday 11 September. Other communities are currently considering dates for their workshops.” Other ideas identified at Woorak by their community included; · The establishment of an on-farm recycling collection system. · Improvements to the tennis courts to enable local coaching. · Lake Hindmarsh to be filled and improved in water quality. · Establishment and promotion of sustainable farming methods. Project working groups were formed by community members at the workshop for the Hall kitchen renovations, recycling collection system and sustainable farming methods. Mr Hicks added “These workshops will enable small communities to work on and move forward their ideas for projects they would like to see in their community. Projects or initiatives do not specifically have to be for the local hall but could be for a wide range of things including sport, recreation. community or social projects, as well as environmental or business matters.”
Now open Saturday morning Hours: Mon - Fri 10:00 am - 4:00pm Saturday 9:30am - 12:30pm
We sell furniture etc. on consignment Photo above: Lyn Taylor (left) and Jean Schultz ‘voting’ for their preference at the Woorak Community Planning Workshop
122 Macpherson Street Nhill Ph: 53913365
Separated parents can learn about child support services at the Horsham community information session Separated parents can learn more about child support, what services are available and have a personal appointment with experienced staff at the Child Support Agency’s free Community Information Session on Wednesday, August 20, between 1.30pm and 3pm in Horsham. Representatives from Centrelink, the Family Court of Australia, the Commonwealth Ombudsman, Victoria Legal Aid; East Wimmera Health Service; Grampians Community Health Centre, North Central Rural Youth Service; Salvation Army and Wimmera Uniting Care have also been invited to attend. The event will be run expo-style with all of the above mentioned organisations/ groups attending their own stall, providing information about the local services they offer. Parents can also find out about major changes to the Child Support Scheme, which came into effect on 1 July, 2008. If parents are unable to attend this information session, they can view details about the new Scheme on the CSA website www.csa.gov.au/schemereforms For more information on the session parents should call 131 272 and ask to speak to someone about the Horsham Community Information Session or go to the CSA website at www.csa.gov.au.
FREE PARENT INFORMATION SESSION Date
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Time
1.30pm to 3pm
Venue Westlander Motor Inn Stawell Rd (Western Hwy), Horsham
Thanks Dad
nationalphotocompetition
‘thanking all men for positive times with our children’
Environmentally Friendly E-Bike No petrol or parking costs ! Other handy features: • No licence or registration required • 200 watt, rear hub motor • 40 km range • 48 volt removable power • Pedal assisted • Lights, horn, and indicators
• Lockable steering and stand • Alarm • Comfortable seat • Pillion foot pegs • Charges in 6-8 hours includ es GS • comfortably caries 120+ kg T
$ 1 2 95
Available from FRED’S SHED 4-6 Clarence Street Nhill Ph: 53911433 Nhill Community News - August 14, 14 2008 Page 3
• Nhill Community News Words of Wisdom
Reflections of the past
A person can run away from his troubles just as easily as he can run away from his shadow. Unknown
New books at Nhill Library this week 1 Santa Fe Dead by Stuart Woods. Quick flick: When last we encountered Ed Eagle, he had been the target of a murder-for-hire plot orchestrated by his wife, Barbara, the ultimate black widow. But when Barbara escapes from police custody, Ed knows that not only will his life be in danger but also the life of his new girlfriend, and, of course, of any rich man unlucky enough to be lured into Barbara’s web. 2 The Grave Tattoo by Val Mcdermid. Quick flick: When torrential summer rains uncover a bizarrely tattooed body on a Lake District hillside, old wives’ tales also come swirling to the surface. For centuries, Lakelanders have whispered that Fletcher Christian staged the massacre on Pitcairn so that he could return home. And there, he told his story to an old friend and schoolmate, William Wordsworth, who turned it into a long narrative poem - a poem that remained hidden lest it expose Wordsworth to the gallows for harbouring a fugitive. 3 Under Orders by Dick Francis. Quick flick: Sadly, death at the races is not uncommon. However, three in one afternoon was sufficiently unusual to raise more than an eyebrow. It’s the third death that really troubles former champion jump-jockey Sid Halley. He knows the perils of racing all too well - but in his day, jockeys didn’t usually reach the finishing line with three .38 rounds in the chest. 4 Rescue Me: A Unique Approach to Diet and Exercise for Weight Loss by Judith Kennedy. Quick flick: A must have book for any family member or individual with a weight problem. The book includes: the flavour diet, healthy trim kids, baby boomers, lower back pain, keeping it off. 5 Lost Souls by Lisa Jackson. Quick flick:Twenty-sevenyear-old Kristi Bentz is lucky to be alive. Not many people her age have nearly died twice at the hands of a serial killer, and lived to tell about it. Her dad, New Orleans detective Rick Bentz, wants Kristi to stay in New Orleans and out of danger. But if anything, Kristias experiences have made her even more fascinated by the mind of the serial killer. She hasnat given up her dream of being a true-crime writer and now she just may get her chance. Four girls have disappeared at All Saints College in less than two years. 6 The Lightstep by John Dickinson. Quick flick: There was once no greater advocate for revolution than Michel Wery. No voice spoke louder, was more impassioned, on the need for a new order, for an end to disparity and injustice - not just in France but throughout the continent. Strange, then, that such a man should find himself in the employ of the Prince Bishop of Erzberg, as scout and spymaster for a regime at absolute odds with his ideals. 7 The Other by David Guterson. Quick flick: John William Barry has inherited the pedigree and wealth of two of Seattle’s elite families Neil Countryman is blue-collar Irish. Nevertheless, when the two boys meet in 1972 at age sixteen, they’re brought together by what they have in common: a fierce intensity and a love of the outdoors that takes them, together and often, into Washington’s remote backcountry, where they must rely on their wits and each other to survive. 8 It’s Not Rocket Science: and Other Irritating Modern Cliches by Clive Whichelow. Quick flick: It’s Not Rocket Science sifts through all aspects of modern life to find the most prevalent, ubiquitous and downright irritating cliches of our age. This high-octane, caffeine-fuelled, dictionary of cliches highlights the freshly-hackneyed phrases we’re being subjected to 24/7.So how good is that? And what’s not to like? 9 Grief Encounters by Stuart Pawson. Quick flick: Magdalena is a woman from DI Charlie Priest’s past, who comes very much to the forefront of his present when her lifeless, broken and battered body is found. The one identifying feature is the tattoo on her buttock Property of the Pope. But who is this Pope and did he want to make Magdalena his possession even in death? 10 Cemetery Lake by Paul Cleave. Quick flick: Tate is a private investigator, but he’s barely coping with life. He’s at the cemetery exhuming a body for an investigation, but across the cemetery lake is buried his dead daughter, whose death was the beginning of many losses. As the machinery digging up the grave in front of him shakes the ground, something floats to the surface of the lake. It looks like a human form, followed by several others. What dark secrets is Tate uncovering - and can he keep a grip on his own life to get to the person responsible?
Large variety of children’s DVD’s and videos available
Talking books Great for those long trips in the car!! Nhill Library hours Tues 2:00pm - 5:30pm Wed 2:00pm - 5:30pm Thurs 2:00pm - 5:30pm Fri 2:00pm - 6:30pm Sat 10:00 - 12 noon
Ph: 5391 1684 Page 4
1891 Tuesday 3 February 1891 Henry James Morris of Yanac-a-Yanac was arrested on warrant on Saturday by Constable Downie, charged with assaulting his wife Caroline Henrietta Morris who stated that last week he beat her unmercifully, tied her hands behind her, chained her legs… (In the Nhill Police Court on 5th February she stated that she had been married 17 years and had six children: her husband was a farmer but the farm had been sold. The Bench found the charge proved, and a fine of £10 was imposed or imprisionment for one month with hard labour in Ararat Gaol, also to enter into bonds – his own and two others – to keep the peace for six months.) We learn from Mr D’Alton, shire engineer, that the contract for laying down the pipes in connection with the new Urban Water Scheme has been signed and the worked to be finished within six weeks… On Sunday last a nasty accident happened to Mr D’Alton when returning home from a drive with Mrs D’Alton…Near the quarries behind the show ground the ponies shied at two men sitting by the roadside. The animals plunging, broke the pole and finally capsized the buggy…Though thrown to the ground the occupants fortunately escaped serious injury, Mr D’Alton is suffering from a sprain to the knee, but Mrs D’Alton received no injury whatever. (Nhill) Last Monday the death of Mr Robert Elliott of Brim Springs occurred at his brother-in-law’s (Mr S. Carter) homestead at Walmer…He was born…in 1827 at Hawick, County Roxburgh Scotland…and came to Victoria 35 years ago. In 1860 he married Miss Elizabeth Carter and was taken into partnership with the late Mr Carter (Senior) and his two sons…He leaves a widow, four sons and three daughters… Friday 6 February 1891 William James Pennington and Henry Scroop, trading as Pennington and Scroop, farmers, Yanipy, have filed their insolvency schedule. Liabilities £1915, Assets £111. A sad fatality through drowning occurred last Saturday at Gerang Gerung, a child of Mr J.C. Taylor – a boy in his second year – losing his life by falling into a tub of water. Mr H.B Davis first noticed the child and few attention to it but it was too late…The child was interred on Sunday at the Dimboola cemetery, the Rev. Mr Love conducting the funeral service. Tuesday 10 February 1891 Our Netherby correspondent writes: Miss Lillie Vesey has resigned her position as sewing mistress at the school. She was presented by the pupils with a handsome reticule and inscribed card…Mr Price made the presentation…her departure will be much regretted. A lengthy article from ‘The Leader’ concerning Mr Bernhard Drcher’s farm at Netherby (nothing of persons). Friday 13 February 1891 In the Court of Insolvency at Nhill Joseph Johns of Kaniva, accountant, and John Ettelson of Kaniva, storekeeper were appointed trustees for Insolvents Pennington & Scroop. The estate of John Bethune of Yanipy, farmer, has been sequestrated and on 17.2.1891 a meeting will be held to elect Trustees. Writ of Fi Fa, Philip Steer of Yearinga. Unless the process shall have been previously satisfied, an 23rd February at Philip Steer’s residence Yearinga the Sheriff will cause to be sold…all the right title and interest (if any) of the aforesaid Philip Steer… Writ of Fi Fa. On 14th February, unless the process shall have been previously satisfied, the Sheriff will cause to be sold all the right, title etc of Archibald Smith of Kiata in 3 Draught horses, Stripper, Winnower… Friday 13 February 1891 In the County Court at Nhill Warrant on Plaint No. B. Kozminsky & Co v. Henry Denison Taylor Notice William Watts County Court Bailiff, Nhill, will sell at defendant’s residence, Kiata, all his right title and interest in and to his goods and chattels now on the farm – on 23rd February 1891. Submitted by the Nhill Historical Society of Nhill Lowan Shire Hall 104-106 Macpherson Street
Delahunty: Agriculture suffers under labor government The Nationals Member for Lowan Hugh Delahunty said the decision by the Brumby Labor government to axe Department of Primary Industry jobs was a disgrace. “The Lowan electorate has a strong reliance on the agricultural sector and this decision will serve no purpose but to cause further hardship for our farming families,” Mr Delahunty said. “Small towns in the electorate have been severely impacted on because of the drought and Melbourne Labor needs to be supporting country communities, not taking people out of them,” Mr Delahunty said. The Department of Primary Industries dropped a bombshell on rural Victoria, announcing the closure of three agricultural research centres at Toolangi, Kyabram and Walpeup, two depots at Stawell and Rainbow and sacking 70 staff. “The secrecy, lack of consultation, and the way the decision was announced
is symptomatic of the way the Brumby Government operates,” Mr Delahunty said. “Western Victoria is suffering with not only the ongoing affects of drought, but also Rainbow continues to suffer with no water in Lakes Hindmarsh and Albacutya. In the past week, Carter Holt Harvey decided to close the Dartmoor sawmill axing 130 jobs and in Stawell Motorway Tyres has gone into receivership. How much more can country Victoria take?” Mr Delahunty said. “The affects of the DPI job losses will be greatly felt in small centres such as Rainbow, and will impact on the social and economic fabric of the community.” “Our smaller centres have suffered enough and these job losses and will not only be felt by the agricultural sector but right across the board with drops in school numbers, CFA volunteers in schools, and in our local football netball teams which form the backbone of country towns,” Mr Delahunty said.
Backyard history hunt for historical treasures Australia’s No.1 family history website, Ancestry.com.au, last week launched a national Backyard History Hunt in celebration of National Family History last week. Ancestory,com are calling all budding historians to look in their attics and garages to unearth old family treasures such as greatgrandpa’s war diary, longlost love letters, government documents, old school registers, hand drawn maps and historical photos. A n c e s t r y. c o m . a u spokesperson Brad Argent believes that a Backyard History Hunt is an excellent way to stir up excitement and promote interest in Australia’s fascinating past ahead of Family History Week. “Often people have found something of interest and have either done nothing or have spent hours trying to find information in libraries,
bookstores and the internet to no avail. Hence we thought this would be a great way to uncover some great finds and perhaps let the experts reveal their fascinating truth,” said Brad. All you need to do is email a description and a few images of your item, along with why it is historically important to backyardhistory@ancestry.com.au. All entries will be reviewed to determine their historic significance. The top ten entries will be posted on the Ancestry.com.au website during NSW History Week, 6-14 September, and outstanding entries will be forwarded onto relevant archival bodies such as the State Library or Local History Societies. About ancestry.com.au Ancestry.com.au is Australia’s No. 1 website for family history resources.* The site contains more than 830 million names in its
Australian and UK collections including the Australian Convict Transportation Registers, 1788-1868, Australian Free Settlers, 1826-1922, Australian Electoral Rolls 1901-1936, New South Wales SANDS Directories, 1861-1933 as well as the complete England, Wales and Scotland Censuses and the England and Wales Birth, Marriage and Death Indexes. The Ancestry global network of family history websites: www.ancestry.com in the US, www.ancestry.co.uk in the UK, www.ancestry.ca in Canada, www.ancestry.com.au in Australia, www.ancestry.de in Germany, www.ancestry.it in Italy, www.ancestry.frin France, www.ancestry.se in Sweden and www.jiapu.cn in China.
Nhill Lions Club
Dream Ride Car, Truck and Bike display Sunday August 24 at 10:00am Jaypex Park Nhill Featuring: • Sports cars • Classic cars • Hot rods • Motobikes • Trucks Lions BBQ and refreshments available
OPEN: Tues & Thurs 1:30pm – 5:00pm. Friday 10:am – 3:00pm
Nhill Community News - August 14, 2008
• Nhill Community Farming News Gain a great experience with graduate programs The Departments of Primary Industries (DPI) and Sustainability and Environment (DSE) Graduate Program offers young graduates the perfect transition between university and the workforce. Graduates are offered placements across metropolitan and rural Victoria in strategically identified projects that allow them to combine project work, as well as learning and development skills that are relevant to their chosen field. First Year DPI Graduate, James Kellerman said his home town was Gisborne and his first encounter with DPI was through work experience with the Dairy Team at Echuca in his second year at University. After securing the position of Capacity Development Officer, Mr Kellerman’s first assignment was at DPI Bendigo for six months with Farm Services Victoria helping research and extension officers look at ways to limit failure and maximise the benefit of industry focused projects. “This aspect is particularly important for projects that are complex and, might for example, have to juggle such conflicts as lack of reliable water supply and environmental issues downstream,” Mr Kellerman said. Some roles within the two year Program can also require a graduate to relocate and possibly move to at least three different DPI or DSE locations; and in some cases undertake an external placement. “Discussion centred around profitability, plant varieties, planting methods, as well as good water management because it’s such an expensive and precious resource – other things included business viability and exit strategies. “The big plus about being in this Program has been the opportunities for me to work within a diverse range of ‘real’ scenarios, and with people right across government and industry.” “My next assignment will be in six month’s time when I move to Spring Street in Melbourne to work with DPI’s Strategic Policy Team.” Nineteen (19) positions are available for the 2009 Graduate Program intake and students with an interest in agriculture, science, urban planning, energy, environmental engineering, fire management, or the environment are encouraged to apply. The departments are particularly interested in sourcing applicants who have strong communication, leadership, teamwork and problem solving skills. Graduates with an interest in community engagement and development are also encouraged to apply. Applications close on 22 August 2008 and short-listed applicants may be invited to attend an assessment centre in Melbourne in early September. For more information about the DPI and DSE Graduate Program including eligibility requirements please call Ros Taylor on 03 5624 2275 or visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au/ employment.
a W r e eathe m m i W r FRIDAY Possible Showers Min. 4° Max.13° 60% rain chance to receive < 1mm Frost risk- Slight SATURDAY Possible showers Min.4° Max. 13° 40% rain chance to receive < 1mm Frost risk- Slight SUNDAY Mostly Cloudy Min 2° Max. 13° 30% rain chance to receive <1 mm Frost risk - Moderate MONDAY Increasing Sunshine Min. 1° Max. 14° 20% rain chance to receive <1 mm Frost risk - Moderate TUESDAY Late Shower Min 1° Max. 16° 40% rain chance to receive < 1 mm Frost risk - Moderate WEDNESDAY Possible Showers Min. 1° Max. 18° 50% rain chance to receive < 1 mm Frost risk - Moderate
Urgent call for Family Cancer Connect volunteers
Celebrate with dad and win
THE Cancer Council urgently needs volunteers who have cared for a family member or friend with cancer to support others through the Family Cancer Connect program. Cancer Connect is a telephone peer support service where people affected by cancer can speak to someone who has been through a similar experience. Volunteers offer emotional and practical support and provide understanding at a time when it is most needed. Doreen Akkerman AM, Director of the Cancer Council’s Cancer Information and Support Service said thousands of Victorians are caring for someone with cancer. “They may be a family member or friend providing care for a few hours a week or 24 hours a day,” she said. “Many carers find it a tiring and stressful time and we need another 100 family volunteers to meet demand for the service.” Ms Akkerman urges any family member or friend interested in providing support to others affected by cancer to express their interest by calling the Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20 or emailing cancer.connect@cancervic.org.au. Expressions of interest must be received by 29 August 2008. Full training will be provided to successful applicants. Please note, a minimum 2 year period since completion of cancer treatment or bereavement is required to be a Cancer Connect volunteer.
Barley crops a bit on the yellow side SPORADIC yellowing in barley crops has been reported across the Wimmera, Mallee and southern NSW over the last three weeks. Department of Primary Industries, Barley Industry Development Officer Mary Raynes said yellowing of crops is mostly likely a combination of crop stresses including soil condition, soil temperature, nutrition and root diseases - Rhizoctonia in particular. “The yellowing of crops is random within a paddock between paddocks, and has been reported in mainly Gairdner and the Sloop types,” Ms Raynes said. This comes as no surprise in the Wimmera regions where Gairdner is the most prominent variety of barley sown. Gairdner is susceptible to spot form of net blotch (SFNB) and when sown back onto Gairdner paddocks tends to display patchy areas of yellowing through the combination effect of stress and this disease. “The Sloop type barley varieties, which are slowly being phased out, are mainly sown in the Mallee regions of Victoria and areas of southern NSW. In these cases yellowing could be related to soil condition, type and environmental stress,” Ms Raynes said. Of the reports of yellowing in crops on mixed soil types (grey clays and red sands), generally the red sands have displayed the yellowing of the crop more so than grey clays. “As the overnight temperatures have been as low as minus three degrees, stress and slow plant growth and the lack of chlorophyll and photosynthesis occurring will cause yellowing,” Ms Raynes said. Barley growers know that it is a financial risk to add any fertilizer to crops at their current growth stage. Growers will tend to wait another 3-5 weeks, depending on their geographical location, before they will confirm topdressing is warranted. Ms Raynes suggested that, “Growers who are really concerned with yellowing of their barley crops should contact their local agronomist or the Department of Primary Industries. Plant samples (roots included) should be submitted for a disease/root assessment, especially if the grower feels the crop could be yellowing from the root disease Rhizoctonia.” “Barley growers should monitor their crops to see if conditions deteriorate, or most likely observe as crops grow and improve as the weather warms up. Alternatively, revisit the paddock in roughly 2-3 weeks time and then implement action if need be,” Ms Raynes said. For further information contact Barley Industry Development Officer, Mary Raynes at Department of Primary Industries in Horsham on (03) 5362 2111.
Words of Wisdom The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.
Jacuzzi Aussie style. Do you have a photo of the men in your life? Send up to five photos away and you could win some great prizes
DAD’S are wonderful and can make a huge difference in a young child’s life. At ‘Thanks Dad Photo Competition’ we like to celebrate the wonderful things men do with their children – and hope to encourage more men to spend more quality time with their children. We don’t just want to thank the Dad’s but also the really i m p o r t a n t grandfathers, uncles, step dads, foster dads and older brothers who mean so much to so many children Cash prizes are awarded in 11 Photographic Categories for Adults as well as school aged children and – new categories this year that include those asking school aged children to write a short story (max 250 words) about that day or moment of the photo. These can be sent in
together on a sheet or displayed in “scrapbook style”. There is also Scrapbooking section this year with the single pages to be judged on the basis of how well they express the Thanks Dad theme of “thanking all men for positive times with our children”. Entries close 25th August 2008 and there will be a People’s Choice Exhibition later in the year displaying all the entries. Even if your picture doesn’t win a prize, your picture will travel as part of the Thanks Dad People’s Choice Exhibition across the whole of Australia (from Tasmania to Western Australia, Queensland, Victoria and NSW) – being exhibited in Libraries, Shopping Centres, Schools and at Conferences. It is incredible the
enjoyment received by so many people viewing the photographs is unbelievable. As a whole the photographs make up an exhibition that we believe encourages all men to spend more quality time with their children! Everyone is encouraged to enter up to five entries per person. Thank your dad by sending in your favourite photos – they can be emailed to tdpcoord@communityconnections.org.au and you can go to the website to enjoy photos from previous years. Entry forms available from: www.thanksdadphotos.org or call 02 6622 3143 to get an entry form. Forms are available at the Nhill Community News Office, 102 Nelson Street Nhill.
PURE COMFORT. PURE EFFICIENCY. PURE RELIABILITY.
M F 74 0 0 H O R S E P O W E R R A N G E :
MF7400. PURE MASSEY.
23hp
120 –190
315hp
• Quadlink front axle & dual-stage cab suspension = Pure Operator Comfort • Tier III Common rail SISU Diesel engine = Pure Fuel Efficiency • Dyna-VT continuously variable transmission = Pure Performance & Reliability
www.masseyferguson.com.au Massey Ferguson is a worldwide brand of AGCO Corporation
PH: (03) 5391 1144 Parts Manager: Tony Gebert Sales Manager: Glen Burke SALES
SERVICE
PARTS
ROBINS AG SERVICE Agricultural Machinery & Air Conditioning Specialists 6 Brougham Street, Nhill Email:robinsagservice@bigpond.com
Nhill Community News - August 14, 2008 Page 5
• Nhill Community News
Nhill Community News Footy Tipping Round 20 Jim White Jim’s Butchery
Lorna Reichelt Spot Cafe
Collingwood Melbourne Adelaide Geelong Western Bulldogs Hawthorn Kangaroos Frementle
Collingwood West Coast Essendon Geelong Western Bulldogs Hawthorn Kangaroos St Kilda
Jim’s team is Richmond
Lorna’s team is Essendon
Andrew Johnston (AJ) Farmer’s Arms Hotel Collingwood West Coast Adelaide Geelong Brisbane Hawthorn Kangaroos Fremantle A.J’s team is Melbourne
Port Adelaide West Coast Essendon Geelong Western Bulldogs Hawthorn Carlton Fremantle Sandy’s team is Richmond
Roy Stehn Avonlea
Dulcie Ruge Avonlea
Collingwood Melbourne Adelaide Geelong Western Bulldogs Hawthorn Carlton St. KIlda
Collingwood West Coast Adelaide Geelong Western Bulldogs Hawthorn Kangaroos St Kilda
Roy’s team is Geelong
Dulcie’s team is Collingwood
Adrain Wragg Commercial Hotel
Cr Rob Gersch Hindmarsh Shire
Collingwood Adelaide Melbourne Brisbane Geelong Hawthorn Carlton St. Kilda
Collingwood West Coast Adelaide Geelong Western Bulldogs Hawthorn Kangaroos St. Kilda
Adrian’s team is Essendon
Rob’s team is Essendon
Rick Shiells Sitting Duck Cafe
Rob Sherwell Earthly Treasures
Port Adelaide West Coast Essendon Geelong Brisbane Hawthorn Kangaroos Fremantle
Collingwood West Coast Essendon Geelong Western Bulldogs Hawthorn Carlton Fremantle
Rick’s team is Richmond
Rob’s team is Sydney Swans
James Jesic Union Hotel Collingwood West Coast Adelaide Geelong Western Bulldogs Hawthorn Kangaroos St Kilda Jame’s team is Collingwood Allan King Home Hardware
Page 6
Sandra Bone Sandy’s Treasure’s
Michael Henderson Oliver’s Diner Collingwood West Coast Adelaide Geelong Western Bulldogs Hawthorn Carlton Fremantle Michael’s team is Hawthorn Brian Klemm Desert Fringe Managment
Collingwood West Coast Essendon Geelong Brisbane Hawthorn Carlton St Kilda
Collingwood Melbourne Essendon Geelong Western Bulldogs Richmond Kangaroos St Klida
Allan’s team is Collingwood
Brian’s team is Essendon
Nhill Community News - August 14, 2008
Letters to the Editor our rural townships and on Rural women needed focusing on Maternity Services farms. and their contribution to for on-line survey Sustainable Rural The survey is an online Dear Editor: The National Rural Women’s Coalition invites those in rural and remote Australia to participate in an online survey to support a submission to the Federal Office for Women, on the topic: • ‘Health Infrastructure and Access to services in Rural and Remote Australia, particularly
Out-of -town shopping Dear Editor: I am writing via your publication to express my opinion on the current management of our local supermarket. It is undoubtedly the “Talk of The Town “ of late. The Nhill community has suffered unrepairably since the amalgamation of the two IGA businesses, rather than showcase how Nhill can survive with one good supermarket, management has chosen an alternative approach and frankly given the general public a justified reason for shopping in other regional centres. With due course of the amalgamation these following unfavourable outcomes have eventuated· Prices have rapidly escalated far beyond other IGA regional stores · Computer software is
Shopping elsewhere set in concrete? Dear Editor: As a citizen and business owner of this town, I wish to express my concern over the downturn in spending, which I believe is not drought related. Although the evidence is anecdotal, it would appear that frustration and anger over high Supermarket food prices and the lack of availability of basic staples at various times has meant that people take every opportunity to shop elsewhere. While they are there shopping for basics, they shop for other things while they are there. I have heard stories of people not being able to get bread, milk, nappies in junior sizes and even baby formula at different times. Similarly I have heard and/or experienced times when a product could have been purchased elsewhere for cheaper, a choice was made to buy locally, only to find the product was either not available, not unpacked or considerably more costly, than elsewhere.
AFL Ladder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Round 19 Geelong Hawthorn Western Bulldogs Sydney Kangaroos Adelaide Collingwood St Kilda Brisbane Carlton Richmond Essendon Fremantle Port Adelaide West Coast Melbourne
Communities’ The National Rural Women’s Coalition is a collaborative national voice for women living in rural, regional and remote Australia. Established in 2002, we seek to ensure better social and economic outcomes for women in
document found on the National Rural Women’s Coalition Home Page at web site: http://www.nrwc.com.au Please inform anyone in your networks who may be interested! Regards Jan Cameron, Vice Chair National Rural Womens Coalition
not programmed correctly, resulting with incorrect prices at the check-outs · Specials are not adequately pre ordered · Country of origin signs incorrect with fresh produce · Stock is blatantly associated with “Who Buys The Shelf Space” · Poor variety, in a once well stocked store - unless you wish to purchase Name Brands or like eating frankfurts of every size and description, Coke Cola, Nestle, Kleenex owned products. · 96 varieties of laundry detergents on sale but a managerial excuse of not enough shelf space for other goods As a business owner, all I can feel is contempt for what this monopoly has done to other
businesses in our once vibrant Victoria Street. I feel disheartened and disenfranchised by the sheer complacency of management by not listening to customer needs and realizing their corporate responsibilities towards our community. These ramifications are increasingly affecting us in the business sector. Let us hope that by addressing these issues PRONTO we will have a vibrant town again. This displacement will be difficult to turn around. Bricks and Mortar will not rectify this problem. Please Nhill consumers come back to Nhill! We have some great businesses that really need supporting! “Disgruntled Nhill” Name and address supplied
I just hope that the feedback It is a consumers market. We is going to be taken on board have never before had so much choice in what we buy, where and acted upon. “Really Worried” we buy it from and how we buy it. The way we all do business Name and address supplied must change to ensure that people choose to buy locally, rather than have it taken for granted that we must. Consumers do not have to put up with sub standard service, and pay a higher price for it. People choose not to be charged significantly more for their weekly shop and they are voting with their feet. Even people who have never before considered doing their regular shop elsewhere. Farmers 4 dft I believe that we should Commercial 1 ignore this disturbing trend at our own peril. Now business owners in Nhill have the Grand Final Apex vs additional challenge in trying to break the cycle of out of town Farmers at Kiata Hotel spending. Tuesday August 19 We are more vulnerable than ever before. It is just hoped that this trend does not continue Send your news to: once the new supermarket opens. It will take more than nhillnews@hotmail.com freshly painted walls and gopher parking to regain the Read your news on: loyalty of many an “out of sorts” www.nhill.ezyzine.com customer.
West Wimmera Darts Association results
Tipping Ladder Round 19 Rob Gersch James Jesic Roy Stehn Olivers Rob Sherwell Jim White Lorna Reichelt Sandra Bone Brian Klemm Adrian Wargg A.J. Alan King Dulcie Rige Rick Shiells
107 104 103 101 101 100 99 95 94 93 93 92 92 91
ROUND 20 AAMI Stadium Port Adelaide vs Collingwood MCG Melbourne vs West Coast Telstra Dome Essendon vs Adelaide ANZ Stadium Sydney vs Geelong Gabba Brisbane vs Western Bulldogs MCG Richmond vs Hawthorn Telstra Dome Carlton vs Kangaroos Subiaco Fremantle vs St Kilda
• Nhill Community Sporting News
Support for our volunteers The Nationals Member for Lowan, Hugh Delahunty is informing the electorate that the next round of Victorian Volunteer Small Grants of up to $5000 was now available for volunteer groups in the local community. “The Victorian Volunteer Small Grants support the important contribution volunteers make to maintaining active and welcoming communities,” Mr Delahunty said. “People volunteer for a myriad of reasons which include gaining new skills and work experience, to be active but many volunteer for the personal satisfaction of helping others,” Mr. Delahunty said. “The importance of volunteers cannot be underestimated. Our vital country services such as rural fire fighting services rely heavily on the volunteer workforce. I congratulate our volunteers for their wonderful contributions to our communities,” Mr Delahunty said. “I encourage community not-for-profit organisations to apply if they involve volunteers at a local level; are an incorporated body, co-operative or association; and have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or have written advice from the Australian Tax Office that no withholding tax is required from the grant payment. Some examples of the activities or projects which could be funded include: • a mentoring and awareness-raising program to involve people with disabilities as new volunteers in community organisations; • a recruitment plan and advertising campaign, designed in partnership with an Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, to involve newly arrived migrants in rural communities in volunteering;
Nhill unlucky on the day
Tigers find good form
penetrate deeper into attack. David Reichelt once again showed good form, his desperation for the ball and some excellent clearances a highlight of the game. Mid way through the half Warracknabeal scored the only goal of the match when a crisp back stick strike squeezed its way between the pads of goalie Graeme Jago. Although the goal could have been considered a little lucky, it proved to be the difference between the two teams on the day. The Nhill team was subjected to some rough tactics throughout, and particularly towards the end of the game, and should be commended for refraining from similar antics. The team has played the entire season so far, receiving only one yellow card from the umpires, a credit to the team and the club it represents. The umpires saw fit to award three votes to Jarryd Bendall for another “best on ground” performance (in more ways than one), two votes to Ross Thurlow who seems to pop up on every corner of the ground whether it is in attack or defence and one vote to Graeme Jago for his precision and skill in goals. Next week Nhill play against Yanac Tigers in Nhill at 3.30pm.
Last Saturday saw Dimboola travel up to the “house of pain’ to play the young Tigers. In slightly heavy conditions, the game opened fast, and the Tigers attack on the ball was good, but the players knew they had to produce a better quality game than they have in the last few weeks. ‘Doing the team thing’ was the theme on the day, and all the boys were putting in their bit. Nhill 4.3.27 Dimboola 1.0.6 The second quarter saw the young Tigers kicking with the breeze behind them, and the attack on the ball got fiery by the minute. Good leads from the forward made scoring look easy and all the grill training work was paying off. Nhill 12.6.78 Dimboola 1.1.7 The strong wind wasn’t showing any signs of dropping off. The Tigers had some hard work kicking in front of them for the third quarter The Nhill ‘onballers’ were taking advantage of the stoppages, and confidence was building right through the team. More players started to run and make opportunities for their teammates, turning the game into a good spectacle for the paying public. Nhill 14.8.92 Dimboola 2.2.14 The Tigers knew the last quarter was going to give them a strong breeze to come home. Past performances of finishing the game had been a little bit of a problem in the past, but this time the concentration levels were good, and great team play was shown. Only one small blemish of the quarter was probably letting the Dimboola side sneak in for an easy goal towards the end. Final scores: Nhill 19.11.125 Dimboola 3.2.20 Goal kickers: Marty Dufty, 8; Liam Schwartz 3; Hayden Devanney 2; Josh Jarred 2, Tyson Briggs 2, Tom Driscoll 1, and Blake Dahlenburg 1. Best players: Marty Dufty, Michael Keam, Mitch Borgelt, Liam Schwartz, Hayden Devanney, Ben Marra and Josh Jarred.
Last Saturday saw Nhill venture to the icy fields in Horsham to play against second placed Warracknabeal. With no protection available at the fields inside the racecourse, players are subjected to the elements which on the weekend included rain, wind and hail. Nhill has had some success against Warracknabeal earlier in the season and were keen to again take the game up to one of the leading teams in the competition. Nhill started with the ball and immediately forced the ball into attack. Normally a sluggish starter in recent games, Nhill was using the ball very well with Adrian Creek, Ross Thurlow and Jarryd Bendall working very well with the two Janetzki boys (Grady & Jack) and Peter Colbert in attack. Trevor James returned to the team and to some good form after a three week break in Queensland and was regularly stopping Warracknabeal’s forays into attack. The half concluded without a score from either team. The second half was also a tight affair with a little more urgency being shown by both teams and the ball starting to
SPOT THE BALL COMPETITION Win a large pizza from the PARKSIDE PIZZA by placing a ‘X’ where you think the football is in the photo.
Wimmera Hockey Association results from round 16
• recruiting and training local Indigenous volunteers to develop an Indigenous history program for local school children; or • developing accessible signage, website and training resources to increase the participation of people with disabilities as volunteers. “Volunteering is a very important part of our community and so rewarding for those involved and this is a great opportunity for local groups to obtain funding to help in the recruiting of volunteers and helping out people in the community,” Mr Delahunty said.
Name:.................................................................................................. Contact number:....................................................................................
For more information call the Grants Information Line on 1300 366 356 or contact my offices at 114 Firebrace Street, Horsham telephone 5382 0097 or 44 Gray Street, Hamilton telephone 5571 9800.
To enter competition place an X on photo and attach a Nhill Community News Banner in the box provided at the Nhill Community News Office. Nearest to the football will win.
Juniors: Kangaroos 6 d Bombers 0. Goals: Kangaroos, N. Jorgensen 2, A. Hose, J. Klinge, Brett Tischler, K. Smithyman. Best: Kangaroos, N. Jorgensen, J. Lehmann, Brett Tischler; Bombers, S. Creek, E. O’Connor, J. Ellis. Leopards 4 d Revengers 0. Goals: Leopards, B. Smith 2, G. Janetzki, B. Newcombe. Best: Leopards, B. Smith, M. Farinha, T. Dent; Revengers, M. Hewitt, M. Williamson, N. Langman. Raiders 5 d Warriors 3. Goals: Raiders, K. Meyer 2, J. Clark 2, L. Bothe; Warriors, S. Bone, N. Alexander, B. Alexander. Best: Raiders, K. Meyer, J. Clark, L. Wallis, B. Clark; Warriors, N. Alexander, B. Alexander, E. Blackwood, A. Wheaton. Ladder: Kangaroos 56 points, Leopards 46, Warriors 42, Raiders 38, Revengers 26, Kookaburras 10, Bombers 6. Women: Warrack Women 7 d Thunderbirds 1. Goals; Warrack Women, K. Triffitt 2, S. Puls 2, L. ArnoldWardle, A. Argent, J. Gaulke; Thunderbirds, G. McLeod. Best: Warrack Women, J. Gaulke, S. Puls, A. Argent; Thunderbirds, B. Dickinson, G. McLeod, E. Morehead. Yanac Women 2 d Kaniva Women 1. Goals: Yanac Women, N. Farmers, S. May; Kaniva Women, K. Saunderson. Best: Yanac Women, M. Falting, S. Coughlan, M. Jago; Kaniva Women, K. Saunderson, C. McDonald, K. Webb. Highlanders 3 d Dimboola Women 0. Goals; Highlanders, E. Morrow 2, C. McFarlane. Best: Highlanders, J. Zordan, C. McFarlane, K. Ferrier; Dimboola Women, M. Searle, M. Pohlner, J. Ross. Ladder: Highlanders 62 points, Dimboola Women 42, Warrack Women 40, Yanac Women 20 (goal difference minus-11), Kaniva Women 20 (minus-14), Thunderbirds 8. Men: Hurricanes 3 d Dimboola Men 2. Goals: Hurricanes, R. Kemp, L. Dunn, B. Schwedes; Dimboola Men, J. Klinge, J. Halsall. Best: Hurricanes, R. Kemp, W. Hewitt, L. Dunn; Dimboola Men, B. Lovett, T. Jorgensen, R. Booth, N. Jorgensen. Tigers 3 d Kaniva Men 0. Goals: Tigers, A. Clohesy 2, J. Cramer. Best: Tigers, S. Farmers, L. Reichenbach, J. Cramer; Kaniva Men, C. Beattie, C. Stimson, M. Wallis, F. Meyer. Hoops 1 d Nhill Men 0. Goals: Hoops, S. Morrow. Best: Hoops, J. Knoop, S. Langman, T. Goyne; Nhill Men, J. Bendall, R. Thurlow, G. Jago. Ladder: Tigers 52 points, Hoops 44, Hurricanes 38, Kaniva Men 30, Nhill Men 22, Dimboola Men 6.
Page 8
Nhill Community News - August 14, 2008