Issuu

Issue No. 105

Issue 107 October 2011

Highlights

FURIO

▪ Emirates Melb. Cup 5 ▪ First Students

E E R

▪ Artist Louise Price 9 ▪ Wood Fired Ovens 11 ▪ Las Lomas Peru

▪ Marty Maher

▪ Short Story

▪ Garden Plants

▪ Bellbrae School

▪ New Vicar

▪ Kid’s Page

▪ Anglesea School

▪ Aireys School

▪ Rabbits Galore

There are some locals who are so well known they are referred to only by their first name. Restauranteur Furio Rovere, is just such a local. To see Furio welcoming customers into his self named café, Furio‘s Café 95, you might imagine he has been in hospitality all his life. Whether hosting his famous cycling breakfasts, presenting sell out fund raising dinners or just serving the perfect cup of coffee, Furio seems to be doing the job he was born to do. But the clues to his success lie in surprisingly diverse life experiences. Born in Gorizzia, Northern Italy, Furio moved to Geelong with his parents during the height of the sixties‘ mass migration, and settled happily in East Geelong. Both his parents worked at Ford. He remembers living the Great Australian Dream - long days with his two brothers and good mates cycling, playing footy and enjoying summers at Eastern Beach. Furio seized every opportunity to have it all. After graduating from Geelong High he joined what was then the CBC bank, and at nights undertook a university degree in accounting and economics, paid for by his employers. Eventually Furio worked his way up to the international division and embarked on what was the most satisfying part of his banking career, chasing international investors.

and the preparations. But the most exciting part was when I got to work overseas in partnership with international banks, putting together syndicates of up to A$300 million. It was the biggest thrill.‖ For ten years Furio worked in Japan, New Zealand, Singapore and Hong Kong, raising wholesale monies for financial institutions. It was a long way from St Mary‘s Tech and Geelong High, but Furio found himself untroubled by cultural or language gaps. ―I‘ve never characterised people, so I just tended to do what I do here, to be myself. Before a trip I would do a bit of cultural preparation but I then just did things in my own style.‖ Furio learned that, all over the world, people responded to kindness, honesty and fairness the same way. ―The world‘s a big place and we are a small part of it over here, but wherever I went, I found the people to be fantastic.‖

During his 25 year-long banking career, Furio met and married Alison, and together they made a home in Geelong for themselves and their four children. When Furio established his own event management company he found his people and organisational skills translated well. He and his TERM 4, 2011 team managed two Airshow Downunder events, and the COURSE National Wool Week Festival in GUIDE INSIDE Geelong for six years. ―All that experience was good preparation for this‖ Furio explains, gesturing around his Anglesea restaurant, surprisingly

―I enjoyed it all, the complex transactions

ANGLESEA & DISTRICT COMMUNITY HOUSE

OCCASIONAL CHILDCARE from 9:15 am to 2:15 pm For bookings telephone 5263 2116 Team Leader - Kylie Stewart Assistant - Kate Shugg

TURN TO PAGE 10

Community Houses are for Everyone

22 Acknowledgements A sincere thank you to the many people who contributed to this edition of NewsAngle. The views and opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the Community House.

FROM THE ADCH COORDINATOR date.

Advertisers If you wish to advertise in the next issue of NewsAngle, please contact the Anglesea and District Community House on 5263 2116 to book your space. NewsAngle is delivered free of charge to permanent residents in Anglesea. Copies are available from Anglesea Supermarket, Angahook Store, Aireys Inlet Post Office and during holiday time, the Anglesea Caravan Park. NewsAngle, an initiative of the Anglesea and District Community House, is a community newsletter that is produced on a voluntary basis four times a year. Your support will assist the continuation of this publication. If you wish to subscribe to NewsAngle, please forward your name, address and $10 to:

ADCH PO Box 43 Anglesea Vic

Our Childcare Committee have been participating in the state-wide campaign to reinstate the ―Take A Break‖ occasional childcare funding which will cease in December this year. We have written letters to politicians, obtained newspaper coverage and asked you for your support through a petition. I would like to thank everyone who signed the petition. Our combined efforts may yet save the day! The funding is important as it has enabled us to keep childcare fees at a reasonable level whilst still delivering a high quality service.

You may have noticed the Anglesea 3230 Community Garden has been closed. This is due to a small amount of Deadlines asbestos having been found in one part of the ISSUE 108 garden. The Surf Coast Advertisements - 25 November Shire has temporarily closed the garden for Articles - 30 November 2011 safety reasons and as a (unless full) legal requirement to Distribution minimize risk and ensure public health 28 December 2011 procedures are Please leave news items, implemented. The land notices and advertising at the is currently being Community House, or mail or assessed by an expert and the Shire is e-mail to the addresses below. awaiting the recommendations and ANGLESEA & DISTRICT a certificate of COMMUNITY HOUSE INC. clearance before the 5 McMillan Street, Anglesea space can be reopened. PO Box 43 Anglesea 3230 Unfortunately, I have Tel: 5263 2116 Fax: 5263 1077 not been able to obtain Email: angcom@fastmail.com.au a proposed re-opening

The Community House has recently undergone a ―green‖ makeover. With funding from the ―Make An Impact Program‖ (Greening Australia & Alcoa) we have installed insulation in the roof and a state of the art solar power system. We have also received funding from Barwon Water for a water tank and installation of a fire safe garden. To celebrate this and all that we have to offer at the Community House we will be having an Open House on Saturday November 12 between 11.00am – 2.00pm. This FREE family community day will have something for everyone, so come along and join in the fun! The spring edition of the course & activity guide is brimming with new activities. For men who would like to learn to cook

Dance your way into Spring with ANGLESEA ZUMBA

9.30 am-2.30 pm Monday – Friday (during school terms)

Community Houses are for Everyone

or gain more confidence in the kitchen the ―Cooking for Men‖ class may be just what you need. All wine lovers will want to take part in our ―Wine Appreciation‖ classes which will feature our top local winemakers. Our ―Flexi Computer‖ classes allow you to choose what you learn (from a range of subjects) and when to learn (either evening or day). Enrol in a writing class and get started on the story, novel or family history you‘ve always wanted to write. More detailed information is available from the course guide located in the centre pages of this publication or from our web site at www.anglesea.org.au. Best Wishes, Alex Leknius ADCH Coordinator

CONSTRUCTION STARTS ON MEN’S SHED

he long awaited construction of the Men‘s Shed on the Anglesea Bowling Club site is scheduled to commence in September. Following finalisation of leasing arrangements between the Surf Coast Shire, the Anglesea Bowling Cub and the Men‘s Shed, contractual arrangements for shed construction have been finalised with a Colac based supplier who has previously built men‘s sheds at Winchelsea and Torquay. It is expected that construction will be finalized to lock up stage by October. Membership continues to expand with nearly 30 paid up members, and even more turning up at the temporary premises at the YMCA Recreation Camp off Inverlochy Street every week. In addition to preparing tools and machinery for the new shed, members are constructing for sale a number of toys and household articles from recycled timber. This will assist in funding the fitting out of the shed interior. Shed members are shown operating out of the temporary premises. In a recent joint project with Lions Club of Anglesea, shed members are constructing a series of horse head profiles inscribed with names of past Melbourne Cup winners. These will be used during the Emirates Melbourne Cup celebrations in Anglesea on Sunday 23rd October.

Snorkelling Centre Snorkelling Centre Snorkelling Centre

The normal shed meeting is held every Tuesday from 9.30a.m until noon at the YMCA site. Given the level of interest and activities currently underway the shed will

Shed members are shown working in their temporary Men‘s Shed at the YMCA Recreational Camp.

also be open every Thursday from 9.30am until 3.00 pm. Men interested in knowing more about the Shed should contact Simon Clark on 5263 1812.

HAVAIANAS

Community Houses are for Everyone

Laurie Mason

FREE MASSAGE As an introduction to his work, Robert Kain is offering a complementary first massage session to local Surf Coast residents.

Birds around Anglesea 1. How do you distinguish the female King Parrot.? 2. What is the preferred habitat of the Rufous Bristlebird? 3. Where have Fairy Penguins found along our beaches, probably come from? 4. What is the Short-tailed Shearwater commonly known as? 5. Where does the small Hooded Plover build its nest? 6. What does the White-faced Heron feed on? 7. What time of the year do we see most Little Pied Cormorants? 8. What is the colour of the throat and chest of the male emu wren ? 9. What is the largest cockatoo in this area? 10. Lathamâ€˜s Snipe migrates here in August from where? Turn the page to check the answers

Robert moved to Anglesea last year after running his own school and health clinic in Melbourne for over 15 years, and is one of only a handful of Postural Integration Practitioners currently working in Australia. Postural Integration massage is a form of soft tissue body work and postural realignment that is very popular in the U.S. and Europe. As we get older our bodies get stuck as a result of accumulated injuries and poor lifestyle habits. Postural Integration relieves pain by softening connective tissues and realigning the body. It incorporates a mind/body connection, and how what we do in our everyday lives affects our body. Robert offers discounts to Seniors.

FOR MORE INFORMATION & BOOKINGS PLEASE CONTACT ROBERT ON

0400 345 803 Rustic Italian Pizza and Cucina Casalinga

5 Diggers Pde, Anglesea

52 632 904

ANSWERS 1. Females have a green head and neck 2. Dense clifftop heathland 3. Phillip Island area 4. Muttonbird 5. In the sand dunes just above high tide level 6. Fish, frogs, small reptiles and insects 7. Winter and Spring 8. Blue 9. Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo 10. Japan

Atlantis Home Maintenance General home maintenance on the Surf Coast

QUALITY WORK BY EXPERIENCED TRADE PERSON, RELIABLE, ON TIME AND WITH AN EYE FOR DETAIL

Martin Coker Ph 0409 534 650 Email mjcoker58@gmail.com Community Houses are for Everyone

KISS THE CUP – BEFORE THE WINNER DOES!

The Emirates Melbourne Cup, held on the first Tuesday in November is an Australian icon. It is the race that stops a nation. What may not be as well known is the journey the cup takes around Australia so that communities can see it, and even hold it. The cup is coming to Anglesea! On Sunday October 23, we welcome the cup that will be presented to the winning trainer at Flemington on November 1. How was Anglesea selected from so many rural communities? Lions Club of Anglesea President Harry Wendt tells the story. ―When I was nominated as the incoming president, I was looking for a challenging project for Lions members that would benefit the youth in our community. Lions is supporting the development of a new skate park in Lions Park, The opportunity to have the Cup come to Anglesea was too exciting to miss. A group of us worked very hard to complete the application with about a day to spare before the closing date!‖ As they do so often, the Lioness Club of Anglesea will be welcome support to the Lions Club. President Harry emphasised that to qualify for the Cup tour, the community must benefit, with emphasis on youth and the elderly. So Lions is determined to organise a day to remember. The Men‘s Shed is commissioned to make horses‘ heads, which will be used to promote the event around the shopping centre and other locations. Accompanied by the Ambassador for the Day, former jockey Greg Hall, the Cup will arrive in Anglesea about 9.00.a.m. First stop is the riverbank where the Farmers‘ Market and other local organisations like ANGAIR, and the Historical Society, will be in full swing, including opportunity to have your photo taken holding the Cup. The Art House in Cameron Road is the next stop at 11.45 a.m. They are organising an art show with a horse theme. Greg Hall will judge the winner.

of fun with Barefoot Bowls. Like a good horse that travels a distance quickly, the Cup will arrive back at the Anglesea river bank about 2. 15 p.m. for carnival events, boat races, and a cup hats parade organised by Anglesea Primary School. That‘s not all! From about 4.00-. 4.45 p.m. the residents of Blue Cross will enjoy participating in a horse theme activity as the Cup takes pride of place there. Then at about 5.p.m. the Cup goes to the Anglesea hotel for refreshments and more photo opportunities. The day continues from 7..00pm. with a dinner at the Anglesea Golf Club, organised by the Lions Club, welcoming Ian Cover as MC and Greg Hall as guest speaker. This will be the main Lions fundraiser for the skate park project. Further details email: anglesealionsemct@ingeelong.com.au

Then the Bowling Club will welcome the prized visitor over lunch, catered for by the Anglesea YMCA Recreation Camp, (1.00– 2.00 p.m.). Stay around for an afternoon Daryl Love cuts out a horse head for the Lions Club

Phone 0418 360 807 Community Houses are for Everyone

THE CLASS OF 27 Earlier this year Anglesea Primary School moved onto its new site further down Camp Road from the school that had been part of the community for so many years; the place where the first one teacher school was erected. Students today have access to learning facilities that previous generations could only dream about. There are computers, bright airy classrooms, and a curriculum that gives them opportunities to progress in todayâ€˜s complex world.

News Angle decided to find out. Our research takes us back 85 years to 1926. The local community of the day had been trying to have a school built at Anglesea. The publication Anglesea: A History Volume 2 by Keith Cecil details the efforts made to transform the dream into a reality.

In August 1926, some Victorian State Parliamentarians visited Anglesea touring and inspecting the forestry plantation. The need to attract workers to the region for the tree planting program was the catalyst for establishing a primary school. On Like so many other things in life, great things have small beginnings. When did a primary school in Anglesea begin? 14 August, the Geelong Advertiser detailed the good news that the Education Department had decided to establish a full-time school in Anglesea as soon as a site could be obtained and a suitable building erected. Then the Public Works Department would make the arrangements.

First Anglesea School

The wheels of government turn slowly. In November 1926, Mr E. Morley, MLA, stated that the Education Department had been granted permissive occupancy of a suitable site, which was to be in todayâ€˜s Camp Rd. On December 7 1926, it was announced that the Public Works Department was drawing up plans and estimates for the proposed school. In March 1927 it was announced that the contract to erect the school had been let. However, no work had commenced.

Jeff consults on Tuesday and Friday afternoons

Community Houses are for Everyone

THE CLASS OF 27 In May, it was reported that the school building was making good progress. The blocks were in place, awaiting construction of the framework. The Anglesea population was increasing due to the afforestation program. The school would be a welcome acquisition. So in 1927 a primary school opened in Anglesea for the first time. It must be remembered that back then Anglesea was a very small place, where everyone knew everyone else.

Rueben and May Mousley. Reuben was the Anglesea postmaster, and May owned the Anglesea General Store. May was the eldest daughter of John and Mary Kate Evans of The Wattles, Anglesea. Stella Evans was the youngest member of the family. She had ten older siblings, who were all born in the farmhouse, but Stella was born in Geelong.

ROLL CALL The school register records that eleven students comprised the initial intake on Monday 26 September of that year. Miss J D‘Helin was the teacher in charge. The roll call of students is: MOUSLEY, Alma Ruby Prep A DAVIDSON, Eric Alexander Prep B RUSSELL,Peter John (Jack) Prep A EVANS, Leslie Frank Prep B RUSSELL, William Frederick Prep B DAVIDSON, Robert L Shaw Prep B MOUSLEY, Thelma May Prep B MOUSLEY, Alfred Evans Prep B MOUSLEY, Phyllis Mary Prep B EVANS, Stella Grade 3 SMYTHE, Elma Marjorie Grade 6

(Peter) Jack and Fred Russell were the eldest sons of Mr and Mrs William Russell. The Russell family came from Melbourne in 1920. Until April 1927, they had the Anglesea hotel. They sold the hotel, but remained in Anglesea. They had four younger siblings, Bill, Charlie, Olga, and Fraser.

Bob and Eric Davidson were the two oldest of three boys of the Davidson family. Bob, Eric, and pre-school Cyril were the sons of Jock Davidson, who worked for the Forestry Commission.

Leslie Frank Evans, was no relation to Stella Evans. There is very little known about Elma Smythe. Apparently the family left Anglesea in the late 1930‘s.

LEARNING TO LIVE THE HARD WAY? Remember that there was not the instant entertainment we are used to today with television, computers, and ipods all around us. Resources were limited, and the world was about to WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT THE endure the Great Depression. Teachers CLASS OF ‘27? Bob Armstrong, and his cousin John relied on blackboards and chalk to provide instruction to their students. Evans have given News Angle The children used slates, as there were invaluable information about the limited paper supplies. ‗Make your own Class of ‗27. Of the 11 students fun‘ was the order of the day. Sporting enrolled, six were related. So you couldn‘t get away with much. There equipment was limited, so games like hookey, quoits, and hopscotch were were plenty of young relatives to tell on you! Stella Evans was Bob‘s popular. How many test matches were fought out with cricket games in the back mother. Leslie Evans was her nephew, and the Mousley‘s were all yard at Mum‘s? Collecting birds‘ eggs was another popular past-time. The children of Bob‘s sister May Mousley (nee Evans). Phyllis, Alfred, emphasis was outdoors, leading a healthy lifestyle and learning about the Thelma, and Alma Mousley were environment. Maybe life back then the eldest of seven children of wasn‘t as hard as we might imagine.

Knowing each other well in a small community had many advantages. WHAT HAPPENED TO THE CLASS OF ‗27? There are several well -known families still living in the Anglesea district, who are descendants of the first intake at Anglesea Primary School. These families include Evans, Russell, Davidson, and Mousley. What do we know about the Class of ‘27 in later life? Some of them were in the armed forces during World War 11. Phyllis Mousley married Arthur Simmons. Arthur still lives in Anglesea. A son Thomas lives in Torquay. Thelma Mousley joined the army in 1943. After the war, she married Colin Tuckfield in the then Anglesea Presbyterian Church. They moved to Queensland. Alma Mousley married Alan Simmons, brother of Arthur, and moved to

Eight of the Eleven students who attended the school when it first opened

L to R:Frank and Stella Evans; Eric and Robert Davidson; Alf, Alma, Phyllis and Thelma Mousley Community Houses are for Everyone

THE CLASS OF 27 Davidson worked for the Forestry Commission. He died at a relatively young age, having never enjoyed good health. Cryil, the younger brother was the first curator of the Anglesea Golf Course. Jack Russell, another of the first student intake, remained in Anglesea after WW11. He developed a business carting sand. Jack‘s brother Bill became a builder, working among other things on the Sunneymeade estate. Stella Evans became a homemaker after marrying. Her son Bob Armstrong has a detailed knowledge of Anglesea history. AN EARLY SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH including some of the original 11 Back row left to right - Olive Beckingham, Miss Leyden (teacher), Phyllis Mousley, Alf Mousley Front row: Doug Bachi, Bob Davidson, Eric Davidson, Alma Mousley, Thelma Mousley,

In their own ways, each member of the class of ‘27 has contributed positively to society and for many of them, to the development of Anglesea. If they could see Anglesea as it is today, they may be surprised how the town has changed over the years. The class of ‘27 can justifiably take pride of place in the Anglesea Hall of Fame.

A FUTURE ARTICLE ON THE COOGOORAH PARK BRIDGES, NAMED AFTER EARLY FAMILIES WILL TELL MORE. Gippsland. Alma died there in the 1990‘s. Alfred Mousley married and remained in Anglesea. Some of his descendants Acknowledgements: News Angle thanks Bob Armstrong, John Evans, and Barry still live in the district. Davidson, who have shared their knowledge making this Robert (Bob) and Eric Davidson were two of three sons of article possible. We also acknowledge the publication Jock Davidson who worked for the Forestry Commission on ‗Along the Great Ocean Road: Anglesea a history‘, Vol 2establishing the plantation. Eric enlisted in the army during 1901-1930, by K.L.Cecil & R.V.Carr, ADHS pub. WW2. On his return from war service, Eric became a builder in Anglesea. His son Barry, is currently captain of the local CFA. He assisted with information for this article. Robert (Bob)

YMCA Camps have been delivering memorable camping experiences to people of all ages and abilities throughout our 150 years. YMCA Camping aims to strengthen communities, help build relationships and assist individuals to gain new skills and independence, whilst developing resilience. Anglesea Recreation Camp offers something for everyone. We recognise that groups come in all shapes and sizes. We can accommodate small groups of 15 to large groups of 148 and anything in between. We are flexible in our approach to dietary requirements, program planning and delivery, activities and accessibility to all of our facilities. www.camps.ymca.org.au Telephone 5263 1512 More than just camps!

Community Houses are for Everyone

ARTIST - LOUISE PRICE

In November Wintergarden in Geelong will be the venue for an exhibition of cultural art by Louise Price and Jill Shalless. We are fortunate in Anglesea, that when Louise made a move from her home of 31 years in Wallington about 18 months ago it was our little town where she decided to settle. I first met Louise at the Art House where she teaches two days a week. Now I am sitting in her studio, the room she tells me was the deciding factor when she came to purchase this house. With its lovely big windows looking out onto the front garden I can see why. It is light and airy and among the paintings on the wall is ―The Cream Jug‖ – the still life that won her the National Alice Bale Award for Watercolour in 1997. The prize money from this award paid for a family trip to Bali with her husband and four daughters. Louise graduated from Melbourne State College in 1977 with a Bachelor of Secondary Education in Art and Crafts. She taught firstly at Robinvale High School up on the Murray and then at Corio North. Louise left teaching to raise her family. Over the years she has furthered her own studies in painting, attending classes and workshops, and experimenting with the mediums of oil, pastel and water colour. Travel is one of Louise‘s passions. She tells me her first taste of travel was to Central Australia at the age of sixteen. A year later she made her first overseas trip – travelling solo to India where an uncle was living. Since then she has travelled extensively throughout Asia and Europe. Her first solo exhibition was held in Hong Kong in 1993 and in 1998 she exhibited at the Taiwan AsiaPacific Watercolour Expo. Louise is fortunate to have had experiences of painting in Italy with different art groups, and had two successful exhibitions there. Her paintings hang in galleries and private homes overseas and here in Australia. In our own little corner of the world they can be seen in Wintergarden in Geelong, Ashby House

Interiors in Queenscliff and of course at our own Art House. Louise studied for a Certificate III in Aged Care a few years ago. She now works for the Surf Coast Shire as a community care worker two days a week, a position she says, ―is very rewarding.‖ I ask her whether her parents were artists. She says not. However they obviously encouraged her painting and drawing as a child. She tells me with a smile ―I was indulged - with paints, paper and pencil‖. When I ask about influences in later years she mentions artists Joseph Zbukvic and the late Peter Eggleton. She has come full circle from her early teaching years, now passing on to others what she has learnt along the way. Her enthusiastic students come, not only from Anglesea, but Torquay, Freshwater Creek and the Otways. Louise says when talking of the Art House, ―We are very lucky to live in a beautiful, small coastal town that has this facility.‖ Louise‘s latest trip to Europe includes going to Amsterdam to see the Rembrandts, then on to Paris to indulge her passion for the French Impressionists. Perhaps her November exhibition will perhaps see something from this trip. Louise says the exhibition ―will be very diverse, not only showing Australian content but many cultures from Europe and Asia.― I wish her well and look forward to seeing if Wintergarden in Louise‘s painting ‗The Cream Jug‘ won the November National Alice Bale Award for Watercolour shows a little in 1997 bit of Anglesea. In the meantime I am hopeful some of Louise‘s paintings will be on display at the Angair Wildflower and Art Show in late September. Yvonne Schneider

Dawn Mondin, Maureen Purcell, Louise Price (tutor) and Anne Lambert

Community Houses are for Everyone

FURIO

full on an early winter morning. ―I learned how to look after a team, how to employ local and how to protect the interests of my customers.‖ Over years of family coastal holidays Furio and Alison had come to love Anglesea. When the chance rose to buy a holiday house here 12 years ago, it seemed a natural choice. What did surprise them was how difficult it became to leave! ‖We started finding excuses to stay longer than a weekend. Arriving Friday night became arriving Thursday morning. Leaving Sunday night turned into let‘s leave Monday, or even Tuesday!‖ Facing the reality of their reluctance to hit that Geelong road, Furio and Alison rented out their Geelong home and moved in. At lunch with friends a few days later Furio learned that a local Anglesea business, Seas Café, was for sale. They bought it that day!

sight on that Geelong Road, and later, on sunny mornings, downing lattes on the pavement outside Furio‘s. It‘s a long way from Tokyo.

All these decisions have led quite naturally to where Furio and Alison are today, active and valued members of the small Anglesea community. They are known for their heart for community, for the disadvantaged, and for their willingness to support a good cause. In October Furio will combine his love for cycling and for community in a challenging bike ride from Adelaide to Geelong. This will support the Kids Plus Foundation, a charity for kids who have suffered strokes.―On April Fools Day this year I had a pacemaker inserted, so I am a bit nervous about the ride. But I have already been sponsored for $1500, so I have to go!‖ Alison and Furio put good food, warm hospitality and fun nights behind other causes, including the Lorne Hospital, the Anglesea Primary School, Cancer research and the Anglesea Peru Mission trips. Later this year Furio and the Peru Mission Team will host a dinner/auction night to raise funds and practical support for the house building trip in March 2012. Furio‘s other passion is the Anglesea Cycling Club. With headquarters at Furio‘s, and a spin class in the restaurant every Tuesday night, Furio enjoys the camaraderie and the accompanying fitness that develops as people venture out together on bikes. In their distinctive Furio cycling shirts the group are a common

Community Houses are for Everyone

Marianne Messer

Branch Manager, SHANE MADDEN, is pleased to welcome DEAN HACKWILL to the team and the new position of LENDING MANAGER. Dean’s experience covers business banking at the Bendigo Bank, a short stint as a commercial lending broker and an accountant with a public practice. Dean has a Commerce Degree and is also studying his CPA. In addition to his impressive resume covering experience and knowledge, Dean has bank certifications to provide:  Residential lending,  Business lending,  Personal lending,  Credit cards,  Equipment finance, and  General insurance. Dean has joined the Anglesea Community Bank because of the Bank’s strong connection with the community. He is looking forward to working with the Anglesea community and utilising his enthusiasm and skills to become a valuable part of our team. Dean is married to Catherine and they have three children. The family resides in Moriac. His key sporting interest is football and he has played with the Modewarre Football Club since 2000.

101 Great Ocean Road, Anglesea,

☎ 5263 3906,

www.angleseawinchelsea.com.au

Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Saturday 9.00 am - 12.00 noon

WOOD FIRED OVENS The old saying, ―Scratch an Irishman and you will find a scholar‖ has proven true once again. Quietly slipping into town has been Tim Byrne of Byrne Wood Fired Ovens. Tim says modestly, he has come for the surf. Quite true, but nevertheless quite an understatement. Tim hails from Shepparton where he grew up on a property, the youngest of his family.

prototype oven mounted on a trailer. The Byrne Wood Fired Oven is constructed of red brick, insulated and rendered. It can be built on any solid surface, even on dry stone walling, in which Tim became proficient whilst he was in Devon. For information on how to have an oven designed and built by Tim contact him on email: timbyrne@hotmail.com

This versatile young man is a qualified marine scientist and experienced joiner. He is currently studying wine making through the university in Wagga, NSW. Practical as well as academic, his interest in wood fired ovens grew, he says, ―From my family‘s love of coming together to eat and socialize outdoors.‖ His father, a competent bricklayer, conceived the idea of a versatile oven. A wide range of meals could be cooked outdoors, including meat, vegetables, pizza, and bread. Tim and his father built the prototype at their holiday house in Apollo Bay. This proved a magnet for family and friends to sit around, enjoying their wine and keeping warm whilst the meal cooked. A number of ovens were requested and built following this success. One was built at Forest Community House, for which a government grant was obtained. Tim was successful marketing the oven in England when he travelled through Devon and Shropshire with a

A Byrne Wood Fired Oven built to blend in as part of the back yard facilities.

Community Houses are for Everyone

LAS LOMAS - ‘THE HILL’

There is a growing interest in a town on a very dry hill on the outskirts of Lima, the capital city of Peru. The town known as LAS LOMAS, which means ‗The Hill‘ in Spanish, is beginning to receive a lot of support from two towns in Victoria. Both Anglesea, on the Surfcoast and Birchip, in the Mallee are joining forces with donations and manpower to make a difference to the poverty-stricken community which has very humble homes without running water. The group, known as Voices 4 Peru, is making inroads into the area where gangs are the norm, and drug running is the source of money for many. The inhabitants come from the jungle and mountain areas, hoping for a better life with employment in and around Lima. It does not always work out that way and many single mums are left on The Hill while their partners go looking for work and never return. They do not have the money to live anywhere else, as they have set up small dwellings with their families and would not be able to afford better accommodation without work.

There is a huge need to supply running water to these people. At the moment they are reliant on a water truck coming once a week and filling drums outside their houses. The water is not pure and is very limited. It would be marvellous to get a water pipe constructed and operational on The Hill. After spending 3 months teaching English there, I can also see a huge need for a better education for the children. The schools further down from where I was teaching are overcrowded and there are insufficient buildings and teachers. There has to be two split shifts the younger children attend in the morning and the older children in the afternoon, returning to their homes in the dark. Some children do not attend school at all because their families cannot afford to supply the necessary books and uniforms. There are better schools they can attend but they are private schools and require fees. The cost of educating one child for a year is $600 and this supplies the necessary uniform and equipment. I do plan on organising a sponsorship program for those who are interested. The program will commence in the new year and all donations will be directed to the education of specific students. Photos and reports of the child‘s progress will be sent to the donor. For further information I can be contacted on my mobile phone 0407971508. Whilst I was teaching English there, I observed many intelligent students who would benefit enormously from a good education. When I told the mother of two boys I plan on sponsoring, she was so excited and declared that her boys could now become ‗professional‘. They are pictured below.

A group from Anglesea went last year in March and made improvements to several houses. Another group of willing and skilled workers are travelling to Peru next February to construct and rebuild more of the humble shanties. The inhabitants are so appreciative of anything that is done for them. One woman knocked down her whole house when she knew someone was coming to do some renovations. She was very fortunate to receive a new house!

My work there was extremely rewarding and I believed it to be very worthwhile. If those children can learn some English it broadens their prospects of a future career. That would enable them to leave their poor living conditions and find a fulfilling career in a larger town. It is a condition now that all students must study a foreign language to gain their degree. English is the preferred language.

Community Houses are for Everyone

LAS LOMAS - ‘THE HILL’

The ultimate aim is to build a school on the hill which will give all those children an equal opportunity for a good education. Teachers could be recruited from overseas or other parts of Peru. It would be a very good opportunity to improve the standard of their learning and give them a good grounding for higher education – their key to the door of opportunity and a better life.

My teaching in Peru taught me many things about the children‘s needs and special qualities. They were thirsty for education and they made the most of their opportunities. They showed great respect for the adults

around them and were always polite and enthusiastic. It was always a pleasure to arrive at the hall where I taught and the children would greet me with a hug and a kiss. Every class was finished in the same way. It is very satisfying for me to know that my interpreter, Gabnel, is continuing their English education with the books that were provided for them and the mastersheets of further English language activities. Margaret Sheehan

ANGLESEA I.T. COMPUTER CONSULTANT       

CUSTOM BUILT COMPUTERS ONSITE REPAIRS UPGRADES TROUBLESHOOTING INTERNET DATA & SOFTWARE BACKUPS VIRUS & SPYWARE REMOVAL EXCELLENT RATES

CALL GARRY 52 633 146 or 0428 941 587

SwellARTS A unique range of jewellery, giftware, souvenirs and artwork

“NOW FULLY LICENSED” Dine in or Take Away Home Delivery or Pick-up

5263 3563 Shop 1, 63 Great Ocean Road, Anglesea.

featuring our regional designers of the Great Ocean Road. Shop 4, Anglesea Shopping Village 87-89 Great Ocean Road, Anglesea Vic 3230 Phone 03 5263 3322

Community Houses are for Everyone

ANGLESEA WILDFLOWER WEEKEND AND ART SHOW 24 -25 September 2011 Where:

Memorial Hall, 3 McMillan Street, Anglesea

What’s on Displays of terrestrial orchids of the Anglesea/Aireys Inlet region Native and indigenous flower displays Indigenous plants, arts and crafts for sale Exhibition of high quality local art…prizes for best exhibits Light refreshments available Activities for kids Guided wildflower walks and bus tours…included in the entry fee Weed exchange. Pick up a local plant FREE in exchange for an environmental weed. Entry fee Adults Children 12 yrs and under

$5.00 FREE

Pensioners/students

$2.00

Organized by: ANGAIR – Anglesea and Aireys Inlet Society for the Protection of Flora and Fauna Phone/Fax (03) 52631085 email: info@angair.org.au Visit our web site at: http://www.angair.org.au Enquiries: Chris Morrissey (President) 9853 9269 or 5263 3131

J Knox Antennas Sales & Installation on the Surfcoast

5263 2202 or, mobile 0418 522 370 for immediate contact.

Antennas for local conditions

*** All Work Guaranteed ***

* Fully Equipped Mobile Vans

* Qualified Technicians

ANTENNA TECHNICIANS ASSOCIATION INC

* Digital Ready · Heavy Duty Combination Antennas * UHF · VHF Television Antennas * Masthead & Distribution Amplifiers · Kingray * MATV Systems Specialists for Motels, Hotels, Units , Flats * Specialising in Difficult Reception Areas * Three Year Full Warranty * Free Quotes and Advice * Service You Can Trust Community Houses are for Everyone

MEET MARTY MAHER

Marty Maher is well known locally as the director of his company Great Ocean Properties, and organiser, with his wife Nicole, of many local events including the Aireys Inlet Open Mic Music Festival. Marty has been connected with Aireys Inlet since 1969 when his parents began to holiday there. The Maher family moved to Aireys Inlet from Melbourne in 1974 with his father setting up a plumbing business in town. Marty and his three brothers then invaded the local school taking up a quarter of the seats. In those days there were not many local residents. All the boys were keen swimmers and surfers and soon were involved in the Nippers program at the Fairhaven Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) and living in the water whenever they could. He joined the SLSC in 1974 as a 10 year old. In that year there were 12 Nippers â€“the Maher boys making up a third of them. Last year the Nippers programme at Fairhaven

attracted 420 children for the two week summer program. This shows how popular our coast has become and also how capable the SLSC has become in handling such numbers and turning them into trained club members. Having competed for many years on boards and in surf boats for the Fairhaven club, Marty is now heavily involved with the Nipper program, and is as a Life Member, is putting something back into the club that nurtured him. After primary school he went to high school on the bus each day, attending St Josephâ€˜â€˜s College in Geelong. Today with his business established in Aireys Inlet, Marty and Nicole have two beautiful children, Kai, 8 and Asher, 6. Both attend the local primary school. They love the water and Kai is a keen surfer. In 2007 Marty and Nicole were involved with starting the Festival of Words. It has grown each year to become a significant event, bringing visitors to the town and promoting interaction between Australian writers and their readers. In 2008 Marty started the Open Mic Music Festival because he believes that small towns need a way for community members to engage with each other. He trusts the community when he says that if you stage great events, people will come. Well come they did. The first festival had 50 acts and attracted about 500 people over the three days. Last year there were 160 acts , attended by 5,000 people. It started because he wanted his kids and other local kids to grow up in a town that had music, especially live music. The Open Mic format has encouraged young musicians to perform in public. The best of the singer/songwriters from

Community Houses are for Everyone

Open Mic were showcased this year in the Winter Song event held at the Aireys Inlet Community Hall. It was an amazing success and he hopes that it will also become an annual event. Live music is quite infectious. Anyone who attended the Sunday morning harmonica workshop at the last Open Mic Festival will know that those blues rhythms run through your veins for weeks. The music may have been set up for the young, but music reaches everyone and more than a few of our more senior citizens have been spotted grooving along with the bands and enjoying themselves immensely. Marty is a passionate community leader who wants people to come and see Aireys Inlet and to enjoy the coastal life available here. He has been giving us forums to get together around music and literature so we can socialise together, meet new friends and feel a sense of the place. As a participant, I have really enjoyed these events and hope to meet someone like you at the next one. Terrence Hoffmann

FIRE LINES

the travel of the fire from above ground, and detect hot spots with thermal n the 2nd August the Anglesea Fire imaging cameras. In a multiple rescue situation it can be computer controlled Brigade along with Alcoa personnel to return to the correct window or and the Geelong City Fire Brigade balcony after each rescue is performed. tested its pre-incident plan for the The CFA has three of these vehicles, Alcoa Power Station. They had a each costing 1.4 million dollars. simulated fire and rescue from the fourth level of the Alcoa structure. The exercise was deemed a great Included in the exercise was the success and everyone was impressed Geelong City ladder platform and two with the capabilities and performance of of its fire fighters. the ladder platform.

This yearâ€˜s annual Alcoa CFA Hot Shot Golf Day was one of our most successful yet. The Anglesea Fire Brigade would like to thank the Patient being carried out to the ladder platform for transportation to the ground. Anglesea businesses for their continued support of this very successful fund raiser for the brigade.

Noel Foster, Luke Chrzanowski, and Graham Nixon

We would like to remind residents of the up coming fire season and to understand, even though we have had a wet winter the bush is starting to dry out already. Now is a good time for bush fire plans to be revisited and updated. Time should be taken to enact this plan in preparation for the summer to come. Residents needing assistance with their plans should contact the Anglesea Fire Brigade or Terry McKnight

The ladder platform, which is made by Bronto in Sweden, is a 33 ton vehicle with a platform height of 42 metres and a lateral reach of 21 metres. In a fire fighting configuration it can deliver 3,800 litres of water per minute. It must have its own pumper to deliver water to it. The ladder cage with a capacity of 400 kilos, can be used to rescue people, or deliver equipment to above ground incidents. It also can be used for aerial fire fighting, to map

Geelong City ladder platform in use at the Alcoa training exercise

BA T WI TER I N Sup DSCRES an plie EEN d S d

fitt e

Ground view of the extended ladder platform

Community Houses are for Everyone

and

BIRD OF THE MONTH

Australian Wood Ducks can

MONTHLY RECIPE SAVOURY MUFFIN BOATS

be seen at Coogarah Park year round. Many people like to feed them bread. This is not recommended as bread is not good for birds. They need to forage for their own food. The wood duck is a medium-sized 'goose-like' duck with a dark brown head and a pale grey body with two black stripes along the back. Males have the darker head and a small dark mane, with a speckled brown-grey breast and a black lower belly and undertail. The females have a paler head with two white stripes, above and below the eye, a speckled breast and flanks, with a white lower belly and undertail. In flight, the wings are pale grey above, contrasting with black wingtips, and have a noticeable white bar on the underside (the secondaries). They walk easily on land and may be seen perching on logs and in trees. They will only take to open water when disturbed. Habitat The Australian Wood Duck is found in grasslands, open woodlands, wetlands, flooded pastures and along the coast in inlets and bays. It is also common on farmland with dams, as well as around rice fields, sewage ponds and in urban parks. It will often be found around deeper lakes that may be unsuitable for other waterbirds' foraging, as it prefers to forage on land.

Ingredients

Feeding The Australian Wood Duck eats grasses, clover and other herbs, and occasionally, insects. It is rarely seen on open water, preferring to forage by dabbling in shallow water, or in grasslands and crops. Breeding The Australian Wood Duck forms monogamous breeding pairs that stay together year round. It nests in tree holes, above or near water, often re-using the same site. Both parents feed young and young birds remain with them up to a month after fledging. Living with humans The Australian Wood Duck has benefited from the creation of dams and irrigated crops on farmlands. It can sometimes damage crops and pastures.

Financial Advisory Services Contact Clark Veale for advice on: 

Superannuation

Clark Veale B. Bus, Dip FP



Investment

98 Bambra Rd Aireys Inlet



Gearing

Ph 5289 6786



Retirement Planning

Mob 0409 633 810



Life & Income

clarkveale@bigpond.com.au

Protection

Aon Wealth Management AFSL No 239187 Community Houses are for Everyone

▪ 6 slices buttered wholemeal bread with crusts cut off ▪ 6 eggs ,beaten lightly ▪ cup tuna or red salmon drained ▪ can sweet corn kernels, drained ▪ cup chopped spinach ▪ 6 small sliced mushrooms ▪ ½ cup finely chopped onion ▪ ½ cup grated carrot ▪ cup onion , finely chopped ▪ ½ cup chopped parsley ▪ salt and pepper to taste Method Push the bread (butter side down) into a deep muffin tray, ensuring the bread enfolds the muffin cup. Lightly stir fry all ingredients, cool. Add egg mixture and spices, combining well. Divide mixture into muffin tins. Top with grated cheddar or parmesan cheese. Bake in a hot oven till just cooked through - 15 minutes at 380dg. Let stand for a few minutes. Serve with salad. Enjoy! For the Kids To make it a fun treat, cut small triangles of cheese and angled slices of cucumber. Assemble with tooth picks to make a sail, or decorate with any fruit or vegetables. Marguerite Chamberlain

VALE - GRAEME MORTON

Anglesea & District Community House

Open House

Let it be known that Graeme Morton has "gone home". He was given a good send off in Geelong. You wouldn't call it a funeral- it was more like a grand Geelong & District reunion!

Saturday November 12 11.00am – 2.00pm.

There were people from Anglesea where Graeme & Elaine lived in retirement and were involved in the Bowling Club and Uniting Church. Many ex-Anglesea residents came back.

This FREE family community day will have something for everyone.

There were so many familiar faces for those of us who had lived in Geelong, or had connections with Shenton Methodist Church where Graeme groomed the choir. For many years Graeme Morton and the International Harvester Choir were synonymous for he enjoyed his role as their inspirational choirmaster. The Choir attended in their immaculate uniforms to sing a farewell tribute. The focus was not so much that Graeme had gone, but the fact that he had been here, and left a great legacy. There were lots of hugs, smiles, and reminiscences in an atmosphere where community and family blended into one. It was a gathering that couldn't have been planned - it was Graeme who created it ........ And now the Heavenly Choir is probably receiving a pep-talk before their next rendition.

Melva Stott

Entrance 4 -

McMillan St Community Precinct A PROUD SPONSOR OF THE ANGLESEA CRICKET CLUB

 DOMESTIC  COMMERCIAL EVENTS MINI BINS  P 5289 1554

M 040 0096 084

BINS FOR HIRE include 2, 3, 4, AND 6 METRE

OCEAN ROAD PROPERTY MAINTENANCE The COMPLETE HANDYMAN SERVICE

ABN 30 341 340 143

HOME REPAIRS ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙

Prompt reliable service Locks Security Doors - supply, service & repairs Fly Screens Interior Blinds - Screen Blinds, Hollands, Romans, Slimlines, etc. - Supply & repairs. Cocky damage Gutter cleaning Tiling Deck renovations Painting ALAN: 0412 367 093 A/H: 5263 3803 Fax: 5263 3304 Community Houses are for Everyone

TALKING WITH ALCOA

Margaret’s Story

projects, improve my skills and develop initiatives that have gone company wide, and I can still see the trees and the water when I travel to work. I have enjoyed my work and Alcoa has and Rob first moved there in 1981. There were no big been a great place city comforts, and only a handful of permanent of employment. residents so the prospect of professional opportunities From a local was looking slim. In the larger companies, people just perspective, the did not leave so when the opportunity came up to work Anglesea Power for Alcoa of Australia, Margaret was willing to test out Station was here her organisational skills in the role of receptionist at the before I was and has Anglesea Power Station. offered many Back then it was manual typewriters, then electric training and typewriters before the electronic revolution of word development processing and computers came to the office at Alcoa. opportunities to Adept at administration, Margaret worked in both me and my procurement before embarking on a new document husband. management system along with other special projects. I enjoy my work life With one -school aged child, a full time job, and various balance at Alcoa community activities, Margaret became a very busy and love having the person and was keen on keeping some work life balance. Seven years into the job at Alcoa, Margaret‘s opportunity husband Rob joined the company and Margaret had her spending time with my family especially 2nd child. my 4 ½ year old If Margaret wasn‘t busy enough she then volunteered grandson. on various local school and Kindergarten committees before challenging Alcoa to a Job Share possibility so Robyn Lucas she could maintain her career.

Jan Juc was a remote surf coast town when Margaret

Margaret said, ―Alcoa was one of the first companies to introduce job sharing in 1991. At the time they wanted to give employees a greater capacity to coordinate work, family and other commitments, so I got to experience reduced work/non-work conflict while retaining the benefits of secure employment for my family.‖ As a young working mother, Margaret learned to appreciate both working and living locally. Her passion for the environment and the elements became part of her DNA and she quickly became involved in more community activities. A keen netballer, Margaret joined the Torquay Netball Club for a number of years as a player and committee member, she is now a Life Member at the Club. Margaret and her husband Rob also volunteer for the infamous Clean up Australia Day each year and a few years ago volunteered and lived onsite as the Rangers for the Eumerella Scout Camp in Anglesea. Margaret Mc Donald is now celebrating her 30 years of service at Alcoa, and has recently completed her Diploma in Business Administration at Macquarie Commercial College, Geelong. Margaret and her family are proud of their charity and environment efforts, earning them respect and friendship throughout the community both personally and professionally. This week at work, Marg (as her peers call her) has launched the ―Recycle for Site‖ campaign with the Lions, and is hoping to collect old reading glasses and sunglasses to give to the 3rd world. In asking Margaret why she has stayed working at Alcoa for so long? ―I have been able to work on different

Community Houses are for Everyone

Margaret with her grandson

SHORT STORY MISTI

‗Hi. I‘m Misti. With an i, not a y.‘

David Campbell

back of her fingers, willing them to respond. But there is no reaction. She is at one with the metal frame of the bed, an inert extension of the cold metal. A tangle of plastic tubing encases her like a cocoon, trapping the faint flicker of life in its folds. I‘m afraid to breathe, as if each inhalation might steal something precious from her. There is a faint noise in the background as a machine sighs. Green numbers flash on a screen. ‗Nil by mouth‘ it says on the wall. Nil by ears. Nil by touch. Nil by any of her senses. The muscle definition in her arms has gone, the flesh puckered and loose below the bicep. The blue of veins shows against the pallor of her skin and the white sheet. The only other colour is the splash of blonde hair against the pillow. ‗Hey, kid, where are you?‘ Talking helps, so I let my voice wander. ‗If you‘re in there and can hear me, please let me know. You know, squeeze my hand or something. Come on, you‘re not really trying. This is important, so put some effort into it!‘ I lean in close, my lips against her cheek, and whisper: ‗What do we mean to each other?‘ A year ago I‘d stared at her, nonplussed. ‗We‘ve just met. How can there be…anything? You don‘t even know my name!‘ ‗Yes, I do. Andrew. They told me in there. You‘re a regular, like I said. And I didn‘t sit here by accident.‘ Just then her focaccia arrived, and she left that enigmatic statement hanging. She didn‘t so much eat as consume. She wolfed down her meal as though starvation threatened, all the while with her eyes on me and that hint of a grin at the corners of her mouth. When she‘d finished she sat back, wiped her fingers on the paper napkin, and stretched. ‗Ah. That was good. Aren‘t you going to invite me back to your place? They said you live close.‘ That was how it began. She wasn‘t so much an intrusion into my life as an invasion. Continued on page 22

I looked up to find a girl with short blonde hair and freckles grinning at me. She stuck out her hand. ‗What‘s the book? Any good?‘ ‗Uh. Breath. Tim Winton. And I‘ve only just started it.‘ ‗Oh, you‘ll love it. I did. All about surfing. In Western Australia. Never been there. Good waves, so they say. But I like the ones around here. Do you surf?‘ The delivery was machine-gun smooth, brief sentences rattled off without pause. Her head was cocked to one side, like an inquisitive bird, compelling an answer. ‗Um, no, not really. I‘m not much of a beach person at all. Sun and redheads don‘t mix.‘ ‗Pity. You‘d be good. I just know. Got the build for it. What do you recommend?‘ She picked up the menu, cast her eye down it and made a decision before I could respond. ‗Potato, herb and cheese focaccia. Back in a minute.‘ She headed towards the café. She moved with a gymnast‘s grace. Blue cut-off shorts and a red tank-top highlighted a compact figure, as though she‘d been carefully assembled with an eye to neatness. Her legs were brown and firmly muscled, the legacy, I assumed, of many hours spent on a surfboard. I was still staring after her when she returned. ‗They‘ll bring it out. They seem to know you in there. A regular, hey?‘ I nodded. ‗I‘m here most mornings if the weather‘s fine. It‘s a good place to read. And watch.‘ She turned to stare at the passing parade. Aireys Inlet is usually pretty quiet, but it was a Saturday and a collection of blow-throughs occupied the tables outside the café and the fish-and-chip shop. Children dribbled ice creams while mothers and fathers sipped cups of coffee. But I wasn‘t interested in them. It was the other couples I studied, the ones who were clearly together, yet childless. I watched their eyes and hands, the movement of their bodies, the way they used the space between them. Communication is a dance, a play of light and shade that can betray so much in a single look or touch. From those small, intimate moments that pass between couples I could construct an entire relationship. ‗What do you see?‘ I shrugged. ‗People. How they… connect. The way they relate. What they really mean to each other.‘ 93 Great Ocean Road, Anglesea 3230 ‗What do we mean to each Open 7 days other?‘ And there it was…the big Phone (03) 5263 1540 Fax (03) 5263 1143 question. She‘d thrown it at me www.angleseapharmacy.com.au only a few minutes after we met. A year ago, that‘s all it was. Now I look down and realise I‘m holding her hand. I rub my thumb over the

A N G L E S E A pharmacy

Community Houses are for Everyone

SHORT STORY COMPETITION NewsAngle Short Story Competition. THERE ARE PRIZES TO BE WON

SHORT STORY COMPETITION Name……………………………………………………….

The first prize is $100 and we will pay $20 for every story published. The competition will run over the next four issues.

Address……………………………………………………

Stories can be on any topic. They can be either fact or fiction. They can be any length up to 2,000 words.

………………………………………………………………..

Entry is free. Entering your story in the competition gives us permission to print it in NewsAngle. You can enter as many stories as you wish.

Telephone………………………………………………..

Stories must not have been published in any commercial publication.

Title of story …………………………………………….

If your story is fact, names, dates and places should be altered.

I hereby submit the above titled short story for publication in NewsAngle. I declare this is all my own work.

Please ensure your name is written on the back of every page. Ensure you keep a copy of your work as stories will not be returned. We want to read your stories. Everyone has a story to tell but we don‘t get to read them unless you submit them. Prize winners will be notified in writing.

Signed…………………………………………………….. Date…………………………………….

Closing date for stories to be selected for publication in issue 108 of NewsAngle, is 30 November.

Community Houses are for Everyone

SHORT STORY Initially I was flattered to think I‘d been picked up by this blonde nymph, this nubile stranger who‘d washed up on my particular section of coast. She was a mermaid, like Daryl Hannah in that old film with Tom Hanks. But I figured she‘d disappear as quickly as she came. It soon became apparent that I was wrong. She lived in Geelong, a mere thirty minutes away, and appeared on my doorstep the following Friday night. ‗Down again for the weekend. Surfing tomorrow, sex tonight.‘ I could have refused, just told her I was busy and shut the door. But the simple truth was that she had invaded more than my home. The sex had been intense, exhausting and very, very athletic. She seemed to take a fierce delight in our lovemaking, almost to the point of possession. In the days afterwards my skin had felt bruised with the imprint of her fingers, scarred with the roughness of her body. In a sense I had been a bystander, watching once again as she consumed. And the memory of her, the smell of the salt in her hair and the oil in her skin was still there, trapped in my flesh. I was pleased to see her. And she knew it. A routine developed. I had weekdays alone, working on my novel and the freelance newspaper articles that provided a small but steady income. But the weekends were hers, blocked out by a single word: Misti. She swarmed through the house, never still, always talking. She seemed to have an obsessive need for movement, as if wired to some mysterious life-force that pulsed constantly, refusing to allow even a moment‘s inactivity. If I withdrew to my reading she headed for the beach with her surfboard or, when the waves weren‘t up, occupied herself in the kitchen with a brand new recipe and a mountain of ingredients. She was a wonderful cook, and the culinary marvels she created often kept me in meals for several days afterwards. Somewhere in the back of my mind I wondered if the over-supply of food was a downpayment on her return. And now she wasn‘t coming back.

CONTINUED

The doctors wouldn‘t say as much, hedging their answers with all manner of evasions, but I had to face the truth. Technology was keeping her alive, but her remarkable vitality had been extinguished. At home I could still feel her presence. Her laugh echoed in the stillness of the night when the faint boom of the waves was carried by a strong southerly. The tang of salt spray lingered on her pillow. There were strange jars of exotic herbs and spices in the kitchen cupboard. The house suddenly seemed smaller, as if it were closing around me. I found myself turning, expecting her to materialise in a doorway. The slightest sound took on meaning. I sat in front of the computer for hours, staring out across the rolling waves towards Lorne. I went to watch her at Bells Beach once and marvelled at the fierce intensity with which she fought the

elements. While I huddled on the sand in a biting wind she rode that board as though born to it. She caught wave after wave and ripped smoothly through the heaving foam, almost floating on air. Afterwards she came bounding up, breathless and exuberant, chattering excitedly about right-hand breaks and barrels, and the adrenalin rush of getting dumped by a monster. It was all a foreign language to me, and her disappointment was obvious when I showed little interest. ‗Hey, maybe I‘ll give it a go. Does that make a difference? Will that bring you back? I‘ll get a board and you can take me out, show me what to do. Then you can laugh when I fall off. But you wouldn‘t do that, would you? It‘s a serious business, surfing. For you, anyway. Part of your reason for being. I never understood that before. Just saw it as a bit of a hobby, something to pass the time on weekends. Like me, I guess.‘

Split Point Lighthouse Tours Our 45 minute tour includes lighthouse stories, local history, and amazing 360o coastal views. It is the perfect adventure for Round the Twist fans, sightseers, keen photographers, budding historians and lighthouse lovers.

OPEN EVERY DAY Tours begin at 11am, 12pm, 1pm & 2pm with extended hours in Summer

BOOKINGS ph 1800 174045 (freecall) See our website: www.splitpointlighthouse.com.au Look out for special lighthouse tours and environmental activities run by Eco-Logic every school holidays. More information: Eco-Logic ph 52 63 1133

Community Houses are for Everyone

www.ecologic.net.au

SHORT STORY I run my hand along her arm. The skin feels brittle and dry, the texture of leaves in late autumn. And she seems so light, almost in danger of floating away with the slightest breeze. The plastic tubes become bonds holding her down, pinning her wasted body to the bed. Suddenly there are tears in my eyes, and I can‘t hold them back. I didn‘t cry when the telephone call came. There‘d been an accident at Winkipop, something to do with a broken leg rope and a rogue board. She‘d been knocked out, swamped by a massive wave, and they‘d taken too long to get her out. I couldn‘t make sense of it. Surfing was fun and things like this didn‘t happen. I went to the hospital half expecting to find her sitting up in the ward joking about it all and demanding to go home. The reality was brutally shocking. Now I drift in the days, unable to find anything solid around which to shape my thoughts. She broke my routine and created her own, the interdependence developing so slowly that I hardly noticed. I didn‘t see the way we used the spaces between us, the delicate interplay of those invisible ties that drew us together. All those years of observing others had not prepared me for the strength of that union, the power of her presence. And her absence. ‗She named you as next of kin. Were you aware of that?‘ I stare at him. ‗No…no, I never gave it any thought. I mean…‘ ‗I understand how you feel. You see, she had no other family.‘ He peers at me over the top of his spectacles. ‗She left an advanced directive.‘ ‗A what?‘ ‗Advanced directive. Stating that she didn‘t want her life prolonged in… extreme circumstances. Seems odd in one so young, but that‘s what she did. Maybe she had a premonition. And we thought you should know. Before we… well, in the circumstances there‘s little choice…‘ And he looks away, unable to meet my eyes. It‘s one of those warm spring mornings when the very air seems alive, and once again the tables are crowded. I am alone with my book, and find myself watching the families. Noticing that, at any given moment, at least one of the parents is monitoring the children. For they are the bond, the

CONTINUED

tangible presence that can create a lifelong commitment to a partnership. But in turning to the other couples I realise that I‘m studying the women for a hint of the way she looked at me. I‘m searching for that tilt of the head, the light in her eyes, and the cheeky grin. I‘m listening for the laughter in her voice and longing for the touch of her hand.

I can smell the sea. It‘s a still day so the waves are quiet. The surfing crowd will be restless, prowling the serpentine length of the Great Ocean Road in search of any hint of a swell. A few stand outside the surf shop, idly sizing up the boards. I toss the book in my backpack and join them. Misti © David Campbell

OPTOMETRIST and

Contact Lens Practitioner

FRANK DENAHY B.App.Sc. L.O.Sc. ANGLESEA MEDICAL CENTRE 4/103 Ocean Road, Anglesea

MEMBER

Appointments Fridays 3.00 - 5.30pm Ph :

5263 3555

ALL EYE EXAMINATIONS BULK BILLED ON MEDICARE Participant in Victorian Eyecare service and D.V.A. Eyecare

Community Houses are for Everyone

SURF COAST SHIRE Anglesea Structure Plan ― where bush meets the sea.‖ Council has researched the views and visions of residents for Anglesea, over the next 20-30 years. This has been documented and will be reported to Council in September. If adopted, it will be available for perusal – at the Community House, Visitor Information Centre and via the Councils website. Issues and opportunities identified include: The need to retain Anglesea‘s small scale village atmosphere and prevent overdevelopment The need to protect Anglesea‘s natural assets such as the river, beach, bush and heath The need for traffic improvements to address traffic congestion and lack of car parking during the peak holiday periods The desire to improve pedestrian and cycle paths and safe crossing of the Great Ocean Road The need for better public and community transport within town and to other destinations Options to allow people to ―age in place‖ and to attract young families How will this be done ? Implementation will be achieved via amendments to the Planning Scheme and other related planning controls, and a series of long term capital works. A proposed timetable with action items forms part of the 58 page report. Some examples include : ▪ Redevelopment of the former primary school site – possibly including ―affordable housing‖ ▪ Review and amend speed limits on the Gt Ocean Rd – from Ellimatta Rd to O‘Donohue Rd ▪ Creation of a community activities/ performance space near the Bowling Club /Lions Park ▪ Lobby for the connection of Anglesea to the natural gas pipeline

Cr. Jim Tutt

Polystyrene Foam – Recycling Wonderful stuff is polystyrene foam – protects your just purchased goodies. But how to get rid of it ? Do not put it into your rubbish bin !! Take it to the transfer station ( Coalmine Rd near the power station) – where it‘s being collected for reuse by GDP Industires (a non profit , workshop in Geelong that employs people with disabilities). There‘s NO charge at the tip for dropping off your poly foam. So, help the environment and GDP and take any PS foam to the tip – it‘s open weekdays and weekends . Emirates Cup – In Anglesea On Sunday 23 October 2011, there‘s going to be a lot of activities for all to enjoy. The famous horseracing icon, the ―Emirates Cup‖ is touring Victoria as a prelude to the November, Melbourne Cup Carnival. Our very own Lions Club has arranged for the Cup to be exhibited at the Anglesea riverbank – details will be available via the local press and posters. Entertainments proposed include – music, live performances, a celebrity dinner at the hotel and historical rowing boat races. Put this day into your diary – come along , enjoy and help fundraise for improvements to the Lions Park and skateboard extension. Jim Tutt

Funding ? There are a range of ways that new and improved facilities can be paid for, including Shire funds ( derived from rates ) Federal & State Grants and possibly, Developer Contributions. Anglesea Riverbank A community reference group has been working with Council to finalise just what facilities and improvements will be provided to the riverbank area opposite the 4Kings and adjacent to the Surf beach car park. It is proposed that these will be unobtrusive and in accord with the environmental sensitivity of this precinct. Mc Millan St Community Hub Works have commenced to upgrade the access , parking and landscaping. Should be done before Christmas. Pedestrian Fence – Great Ocean Road / 4 Kings corner A fence has been built to prevent pedestrians crossing to the main beach on this dangerous corner. There are two designated crossings some 50 metres each side of the corner- one near Tonge Street and the other near the entrance to the surf beach car park.

Community Houses are for Everyone

INDIGENOUS PLANTS FOR LOCAL GARDENS

ANGAIR‘s suggestions of some indigenous plants for gardens in Anglesea and Aireys Inlet. We would suggest you first get rid of any environmental weeds. Indentify them from the Surfcoast Weed booklet or by contacting the Shire‘s Environmental Unit. Removing these weeds will lessen the fire danger to your property and do be careful about planting next to your house. Often the soils in Anglesea and Aireys Inlet are poor and fine so Peter McGain at his Nursery suggests using coarse sand to improve the soil texture. Please remember that the indigenous plants don‘t tolerate phosphate well so use low, or better still, no-phosphate fertiliser. All these plants listed below can be pruned which will increase their beauty and longevity. So what to plant? Red pea flower Dilwynnia hispida Plants to 2-3m high Sweet bursaria, Bursaria spinosa, is a dense green bird -attracting bush with white flowers in summer. Austral indigo, Indigofera australis, an open small bush with pink flowers in the spring the Pomaderris species are dense hardy bushes with soft profuse, yellow flowers during spring. Pomaderris ferruginea or Rusty pomaderis is found more in the forest areas, is vigorous and requires pruning. Pomaderris paniculosa, is more coastal and less vigorous. The Daisy- bushes are all attractive with white flowers in spring. Olearia agrophylla, Musk Daisy-bush, Olearia lirata, Snowy daisy-bush, Olearia phlogopappa, Dusty Daisy-bush and Olearia tertifolia, Cypress Daisy-bush. Plants Up to 1m high. Silver Banksia, Banksia marginata with its yellow bottle brush flowers most of the year. Correas are lovely bushes with tubular flowers most of the year but predominately in autumn. There are two local ones, Correa alba, with white or sometimes pink flowers, is very hardy. Correa reflexa can have either green or red tubular flowers. The Slender velvet-bush, Lasiopetalum baueri and Paper flower, Thomasia petalocalyx are hardy bushes with pink flowers. The Cushion bush, Leucophta brownii, has attractive silver foliage and yellow flowers in spring and is worth considering. Small plants and ground covers Button everlasting, Helichrysum scorpioides, a hardy spreading plant with yellow flowers. The small She oak, Allocasuarina misera is very attractive with the female plant having dark red flowers, and the male, tan coloured foliage, in the late winter and early spring. The Running postman, Kennedia prostrate is a great ground cover

plant with bright red flowers. The Small-fruit Fan-flower, Scaevola albida, a blue-white fan shaped flowering ground cover, is hardy and covers an area well. The Coastal Swainson-pea, Swainsonia lessertiifolia, is a particularly good ground cover in sandy soils and has purple pea flowers in the spring. The lily plants that are worth considering include; the Flax lilies Dianella admixta and brevicaulis Yellow orchid with blue flowers in the Thelymitra antennifera spring and purple berries in summer. The lomandras, Lomandra longifolia and multiflora, lily like plants with male and female yellow flowers on different plants in the spring. There are many more plants but these and others will be available at the ANGAIR Wildflower Show in Anglesea Memorial Hall on September 24th and 25th. Happy planting. ANGAIR Propagating Group.

Effective treatment for sufferers of neck and back pain, joint and muscle injuries, work and postural related complaints. Treatment for babies, children, adults and elderly Health Insurance rebates available, Worksafe, TAC, Vet Affairs provider Shop 4/ 103 Great Ocean Rd

Ph 5263 1001 www.angleseaosteopath.com.au

Community Houses are for Everyone

POLICE BEAT Officer in Charge

July each year the fines for Penalty Infringement notices increase. The latest increase includes speeding fines and unregistered vehicles. The fine for owning or using an unregistered vehicle with two axles has increased to $611.00. The penalty notices are issued immediately with a payment date six weeks from the date of the notice. It is advisable to pay your registration on time and avoid the costs, as the renewal on the registration is similar to the fine itself. There is a misconception that you have 30 days grace from Vic Roads to pay your registration but this is not the case. Your registration expires from midnight on the renewal date.

Anglesea Police 52633468 or if urgent 000 Kevin Warburton Sergeant Anglesea Police Station Email: kevin.warburton@police.vic.gov.au

The hoon legislation is very effective and has recently been reviewed; there are amendments to the legislation. The length of the first impoundment has increased to 30 days. The costs of the impoundment are significant with fees in the vicinity of $900.00; this includes towing and storage fees. When you add the cost of going to court and losing your licence, it is a considerable inconvenience. Doing a burnout or driving dangerously, as we have seen on the Great Ocean Road in recent times, falls into the Hoon legislation. If we are busy or the station is unattended the phone is diverted to message bank. Leave your name, phone number and your reason for calling, and we will get back to you. One of the pleasing aspects of this year so far is the decrease in our road trauma and serious accidents. The roads are wet and dangerous so please continue to drive to the conditions. Sometimes this can mean driving below the speed limit.

Airport Transfers Parcels Tours Business Accounts Special Occasions Medical - DVA - TAC Roadside Assist - RACV - AAMI

Anglesea Aireys Inlet Fairhaven

Bookings recommended I would like to acknowledge the passing of Sergeant John Rowley, the Officer in Charge at Winchelsea who had served his community for 22 years. John was highly respected and served his community in various ways. The police members at Inverlochy Anglesea Fax: 5263 1266 Anglesea have a close working 33Inverlochy St,St, Anglesea relationship with our neighboring  Road side service and towing police stations and John was a  New car warranty service valued colleague and friend. On  Road side service and towing  Full mechanical repairs behalf of the Anglesea community we extend our sympathy to John‘s  New warranty service  Electronic scan toolcar testing equipment family.  puncture Full mechanical  New tyres and repairsrepairs

ANGLESEA AUTO 5263 1302SERVICE

Ph: 5263 1302

We would like to congratulate Trenton Little who has received the Anglesea /Aireys Inlet Police Youth Award for April/May. Trent was presented with the award at the Anglesea Police Station recently. He was nominated for his services to the Anglesea Football/Netball club and his contribution to the community. Well done Trent.

Fax: 5263 1266

Electronic scan tool testing equipment Roadworthy certificates  New tyres and puncture repairs Wheel alignments  Roadworthy certificates Batteries  Wheel alignments Welding  Batteries ROSS & CINDY WHELAN  Welding    

ROSS & CINDY WHELAN Community Houses are for Everyone

You’re in good hands

OCTOBER 14th - 16th 20 11

The Anglesea Music Festival is a three day celebration, showcasing musicians from all walks of life, and our footprint will be having the mix between grassroots and highly acclaimed performers. It's exciting, it's a reality and it's very affordable; with all that festivals have to offer and very much a festival to attend. The most well know & loved Australian & International artists will play along side local artistic and musical talents of all genres. The festival is a special event in the Surfcoast Calendar bringing together entertainers, buskers, families, communities. This special event held in the charming Surf Coast town of Anglesea transformed our small community into a vibrate buzzing exciting town celebrating music. Headed by local singing teacher, performer and advocate for grass roots talent, Karren Stoneham, & facilitated by a small and dedicated Committee of Management who volunteer their time and expertise. The Anglesea Live event has provided a 'platform' for local musicians from which to launch their careers, for almost a decade. Due to the booming success, popularity & community support that the Anglesea Live event has received, it was decided to develop a local festival using the 'Anglesea Live Formula', making Anglesea Live a 'stepping stone' for upand-coming artists to become a part of the Anglesea Music Festival line up.

Headlining the festival- Joe Camilleri and the Black Sorrows, Chris Wilson, Sarah Carroll, Tiffany Eckhardt, Dave Steel, Jeff Raglus, Victoriana Gaye, Hat Fitz and Cara Robinson, Stringybark McDowell, Cyndi Boste, Cold Snap, Los Locos, Intoxica, Between The Wars, Cyndi Boste, Spyndrift, The Sweethearts, Wild Moves, The Ramshackle Army, The Jackeens, The Underhanded, Kujo Kings, Reece Dillion and The Jellybabies, Secondhand Heart and many more. With over 90 acts, this captivating festival is one for the music lovers‘ calendar. Weekend Tickets  Full Family Event Pass 2 Adults 2 Children - $190  Full Adult Event Pass $90  Full Youth Event Pass (12-17) $40 Full Childs Event pass (5-12) $25 Day Tickets  Adult Friday Night $40  Adult Saturday/Night-$55  Adult Sunday-$4 Youth 12-18 one day pass $20 (please be aware that after 9pm youth cannot attend licensed venues.) Children 12 years and under one day pass $15 Children under 5 free Important On your arrival at the festival, please report to the Ticket Marquee which will be located in the main street of Anglesea, where your ticket will be exchanged for a wrist band.

Community Houses are for Everyone

NewsAngle

is a publication produced for the greater community and therefore strives for a content of articles the community likes to see. If you have a general interest article, a profile of an interesting local identity, or simply a report on how your group is going, please contact the Community House so you can share your story with other readers. All submissions must include author‘s name and telephone number. The article may be edited for space, clarity or legal reasons.

WRITE ANGLES "And they're off and racing on the Anglesea leg of the Great Melbourne Cup Tour." Yes, on Sunday October 23rd the Melbourne Cup is coming to Anglesea! It will be a day-long gala event for the whole town as we host this $200,000 golden trophy. Of course everyone knows of the Melbourne Cup, which was first run in1861; but have you heard the story of the Golden Horseshoes? Back in 1855 when Victoria held its first parliamentary election, an ex-miner, Daniel Cameron, was campaigning in northern Victoria. To attract the attention of voters he rode through the streets of Beechworth on a horse shod with solid gold horseshoes! During the ride, two ounces of gold was worn off the shoes (about $16,000 worth). Quite a high price to pay for a seat in State Parliament. Anglesea has a link with this. At the 2007 Golden Horseshoes Festival in Beechworth your town criers, wearing Victorian costumes, carried the golden horseshoes up Ford Street from The Vault, where they are stored, to the farrier's paddock beside the courthouse. As this pair of replica shoes were worth $28.000 we were very closely followed by two security guards! In order to prevent wear and tear during the parade the nails were not hammered in to the hilt. The horse actually walks on the nail-heads and doesn't leave a heavy trail of gold on the streets of Beechworth. After the shoeing, the horse was guarded and the town criers were out of danger. In Anglesea the Melbourne Cup will be accompanied by jockey, Greg Hall, and its own security personnel. It's no longer youthful policemen reminding us that we're getting on! Recently we needed the assistance of the RACV.

Window Restorations

The young fellow who came out from Torquay looked about the same age as our apprentice grandson. But he did know a few good tricks and Stan actually admitted that he'd learned something! Those of you who know my daughter, Kate, who lived in Anglesea for 20 years (and is still remembered for her time working at the NAB) may be interested to know that she spent August in America singing in Houston, Texas; recording her third album in Nashville, Tennessee; and holidaying in Illinois. Her songs are doing well in the USA. Some 'farm' ducks have mysteriously returned to the river in Coogoorah Park. Years ago when we first came here there was a small flock of these non-native birds on the river. They were popular with some residents; and every summer the ducks would disappear. Local legend said they were gathered up and taken to Barwon Heads for a holiday until after the tourist season had ended. Christmas is rapidly approaching. Last year our annual holiday-makers, Mary and Joseph, spent their 10th year in the stable on the riverbank. To celebrate we gave all our visitors a candy cane, but we presented them upside down and said they were a "J for Jesus". We handed out 190 candy canes hoping people will remember the real meaning of Christmas when they see these yuletide treats in the future. We also waved to thousands of passersby on the Great Ocean Road. We'll be back again on December 17th. Keep smiling! Melva Stott

Damaged sashes replaced. Custom windows made to measure & fitted. Repairs to: Spiral Balances, Ropes, Fittings, Locks, Hinges, Timber Rot & Damage Repairs. Free Quotes by Appointment.

Chris Ph/Fax

0419 117 045 5278 6300

Email larrimey@ncable.net.au Registered Builder DB-U 19278 Community Houses are for Everyone

YOU’RE NEVER TO OLD TOO LEARN NEW TRICKS

A new digital camera was great fun for Moira Donohoe as she photographed her grandchildren.

Moira at the computer during her photography course

Some senior citizens are afraid of new technology, but not Moria. As she wanted perfect photos, she joined one of the many courses run at the Community House, the Digital Photography Course. Moira admits that she found the technology a bit daunting but she knew the tutor and fellow students would be patient and understanding. That is exactly what happened. Moira diligently did her homework and finished the course a very happy and talented snapper! Moira is one of those people who likes to keep busy and learn new things. She has completed computer and writing courses at the House. She has also been involved in the activities of the Anglesea community. Moira and her husband Ted started coming to Anglesea in the mid 70‘s, bringing their children to the beach for the summer holidays. They first had a caravan at the Foreshore Caravan Park and later they moved to accommodation at Narambi. Over time they came to love this place and decided to retire here permanently in 1986. It was then they both became more involved, especially in golf and bowls. Moira also began volunteering at the Opportunity Shop, when it was run by the Lions Club. She made many friends there and she still works regularly at the Op Shop, which is now the supersize Seaside Seconds shop. Having completed the Digital Photography course, Moira now records her many activities, with great action photos, using the techniques she learnt in her course. She is currently searching the term four course to see what she would like to learn next. She knows – You‘re never too old to learn new things. Marguerite Chamberlain

www.azplumbing@bigpond.com.au

Community Houses are for Everyone

SPOTLIGHT ON BELLBRAE

The recent celebration of 150 years of schooling in Bellbrae has turned the heritage spotlight on to this quiet retreat. In 1861 when the first school was built on the banks of Spring Creek the township was known as Jan Juc. It was an outpost at that time; and a few years later it became the end of the world .... for travellers hoping to reach Swampy Creek (now known as Anglesea). For the road ended there, and the dense ironbark forest beyond the settlement had to be negotiated without the benefit of a track or signposts. Horse-drawn vehicles had to get through as best they could, avoiding the hazards of fallen logs and boggy patches. Today, Bellbrae is a picturesque hamlet cradled in a green and pleasant valley, and is the gateway to the Great Ocean road and beyond. For one-and a-half centuries the pioneering families have been connected with the school -- some through several generations -- as the school was the hub of the district. The school has always been an institution that the residents have stood up for. It was also a place worth fighting for; and there's been a bit of that in the past, as a look through the old records will reveal. The school opened with 36 pupils and today has an enrolment of 321. This has not been a steady upwards growth as there have been times when closure was imminent due to reduced numbers of students. In 1916 a new school was opened on the present site. The expansive up-to-date school that we see today, still has at its core, the original 1916 building. In the days before septic tanks, when Bellbrae was a oneteacher school, the headmaster had an additional task. Every Friday after school a hole had to be dug in the true tradition of dealing with a country dunny. It was mentioned in the school history that one of those teachers used to plant arum lilies on top of these holes. I happen to know that teacher, and the lilies were not just to enhance the school garden -they were to ensure that he never dug in the same spot twice! On the day of the celebration the weather was perfect for gathering together to talk to old friends about old times, and indeed, this went on far later than the official closing time. My son even caught up with three of his former teachers .... and

he'd attended Torquay Primary School! The Surf Coast population likes to stick close to base, and even the teachers tend to move around within the area. Surf Coast people who supported the event included people from the Torquay Historical Society -- its members brought and manned a comprehensive display of memorabilia; The Surf Coast town criers from Anglesea were happy to cry at the official ceremony; and Cr Rose Hodge spoke on behalf of the Shire. The birthday cake was cut jointly by the oldest ex-student present -- a hearty 86 year-old -- and a set of twins who are the youngest preps at the school this year. All this was followed by afternoon tea, a tasty feast of country cooking, efficiently served to hundreds of people. A popular display was the collection of pennyfarthing cycles with demonstration rides during the afternoon by Robin and Pat Evans in their immaculate period costumes. Pennyfarthings are the dinosaurs of bicycles -- beyond the ken of today's schoolchildren. Fortunately the Evans had some colourful posters showing the metal monsters in their natural habitat. The ridersâ€˜ attire showed the children that lycra suits were not in vogue in those days. Robin and Pat transport their iron steeds in a horse float; but there's no room for a pony. There was also an innovative Walk Through Time. Each classroom featured a decade from the 1860s to the 2000s which the teachers and children decked out as microcosms of each era. It was a great day that everyone could enjoy, whether it was your old school or not. Everyone was welcomed by courteous and proficient students at the gates, and then treated to some good old-fashioned hospitality. Truly a day to remember! Melva Stott

Community Houses are for Everyone

NEW VICAR FOR ANGLESEA ANGLICANS The Church of the Transfiguration is breaking in a new vicar for the Surfcoast Anglican Parish. Lynton Wade comes with almost 30 years experience in parishes from Melton in the western suburbs to Norwood in Adelaide. Most recently he pioneered a new parish in Caroline Springs. Now has a Church and Parish Centre in that new suburb on the western edge of Melbourne.

scouting days (before married life) and Jeanette‘s father and his family holidayed at Anglesea in the 30‘s and 40‘s. But they recognize that Anglesea is a little different now and are keen to be involved with the community as well as the church.

But he‘s looking forward to working with the established congregations along the Surfcoast as well as sharing in co-operative ventures with the churches of Anglesea. While he has been an Anglican all his life, he has also worked with Scripture Union as their Training Officer in the early 80‘s, preparing teams from all denominations to run mission programs in summer resorts – Family Missions as well as Theos, in places like Torquay, Anglesea and Lorne. He admits to being a sailor in his spare time and has a Flying 15 he would like to test (on a calm day). Jeanette, his wife of 35 years, will crew for him. They also sing and garden together! Lynton will often appear with his guitar for services at church on Sunday and Wednesday afternoon, as well as at Blue Cross on the third Tuesday of the month. There are some tenuous links with Anglesea from the past – Lynton has camped at Eumerrella during his

The new Anglican vicar, the Rev Lynton Wade and his wife Jeanette

Community Houses are for Everyone

KID’S PAGE Can you find your way in and out of the spider‘s web? FARMYARD JOKES What do you give a sick pig ? Oinkment ! What do cows like to dance to ? Any kind of moosic you like ! What kind of bird lays electric eggs ? A battery hen ! What do you get if you cross a steer with a tadpole ? A bullfrog ! What game do cows play at parties ? Moosical chairs ! What do you get from a drunk chicken ? Scotch eggs ! What do you give a pony with a cold ? Cough Stirrup ! Where do milkshakes come from ? Excited cows ! Why do ducks have webbed feet ? To stamp out forest fires ! What do you get if a sheep walks under a cloud ? A sheep that's under the weather !

Knock Knock! Who‘s there? Tank! Tank Who? You‘re welcome!

Join the dots to see what sea creature this is.

Knock Knock! Who‘s there? Ida. Ida who? Ida terrible time getting here ! Knock Knock! Who‘s there? Annie! Annie who? Annie thing you can do, I can do better. Knock Knock! Who‘s there? Phyllis! Phyllis who? Phyllis up a cup of water. Knock Knock! Who‘s there? Police! Police who? Police stop telling Knock, Knock jokes

Community Houses are for Everyone

COMMUNITY BILLBOARD A free community service, 52 632 116

AIREYS INLET COMMUNITY MARKET

ANGLESEA RIVERBANK MARKET

Saturday October 29 Sunday November 13 Sunday December 11 9.00 am - 1.00 pm Aireys Inlet Hall Enq. simonsen@hotkey.net.au

Sunday 30 October Organisers: Anglesea Primary School Enquiries 5263 1127

Aireys Inlet School Fair Saturday 29 October 9.00 am—4.00 pm Enquiries 5289 7144

BLOW asthma AWAY

REMEMBRANCE DAY November 11 Commencing 10.45 am at Flagpole in Shopping Centre, Anglesea

Freshwater Creek Steiner School SPRING FAIR & OPEN DAY

Charity Evening In memory of Sue Vaughan

Saturday 22 October 10.00-3.00 Enquiries: 5264 5077

ART & CRAFT Exhibition & Sale

When: Saturday 8th October Where: Anglesea Hotel Time: 7.00pm Many Prizes on the night Finger Food, Live Music Contact Emma Vaughan on 5263 1693 Tickets: $10 can be purchased at the door or at Anglesea Hair Studio.

***

29, 30, 31 October (Melbourne Cup weekend) 24 Inlet Cres. Aireys Inlet Donation from sales to RED CROSS

CLUB DIRECTORY ***

Community Garden 3231 Anglesea Community Vegetable Garden Aireys Inlet Winsome Coutts Terrence Hoffmann 0413 946 343 0438 533 346 Aireys Inlet & District Association Cricket Club, Anglesea Anne Porter Ian Poulton 5289 6754 0438 208 423 ANGAIR 5263 1085 (office) Family History Group angair@pipeline.com.au Norma Morrison 5261 6239 Art House (Surf Coast) Football Club Anglesea Pat McKenzie Ian Poulton 0418 179554 0438 208 423 Bowling Club, Anglesea Golf Club, Anglesea Ian Bruce 5263 3839 5263 1582 Cancer Council, Surf Coast Historical Society Margot Davey Bruce Bodman 5263 3276 5263 1249 CFA Horse riding Club Barry Davidson Megan Remyn 5263 1293 0414 818 880

Lions Club of Anglesea Harry Wendt 5289 1329

Probus (Surf Coast) Bob Dwyer 5263 3004

Lioness Club of Anglesea Dawn Newton 0428 632206

Red Cross, Aireys Inlet/Anglesea Barbara Morrissy 5263 1304

Men‘s Shed Laurie Mason 52 896 966/0408 129504

RSL Rosemary Adcock 0400 004 209

Motor Yacht Club, Anglesea John O‘Connor 0408 305 617

Ladies Singing Group Marjorie Hanson 5263 1998

Netball Club, Anglesea Megan Lourey O402 475 299

Senior Citizens Noel Hanson 5263 1998

Platypus Toy Library Melissa O‘Driscoll 5263 3493

Surf Life Saving Club, Anglesea 5263 1107 (office)

Playgroup, Anglesea Katy 0403 891 758

Community Houses are for Everyone

To make changes to the details of your organisation telephone us on 5263 2116

ANGLESEA PRIMARY SCHOOL BOOKWEEK On Tuesday 23rd August Anglesea P.S. celebrated Book Week with the annual Bookweek Parade. Students and teachers came dressed up as their favourite book character. There were wizards and monsters, princesses and dragons, Mr Men and skateboarders, adventurers and cave men. We listened to stories that had won Childrenâ€™s Book Awards and participated in fun and artistic activities. Students worked in multi age groups for the day. By Cian.

Ben was dressed as Azlan from Narnia.

Eliza dressed as the princess from The Paper Bag Princess.

ANGLESEA PRIMARY SCHOOL CHESS CLUB On Friday the 19th of August the Anglesea PS Chess Club had their very first Chess Tournament. Students have been learning to play Chess since term 2. Sixteen students participated in two categories. The winner of the Prep-grade 2 category was Noah Collins and the winner of the Grade 3-6 category was Ben Rainford. A special mention to Angus who chose to compete against the older children! The Chess Club meets every Wednesday lunch time. Everyone is welcome.

5263 3618

Community Houses are for Everyone

ANGLESEA PRIMARY SCHOOL OUR NEW SCHOOL GROUNDS Anglesea P.S. is watching their new school grounds develop. The new garden shed has just been erected and we are hoping to use it very soon. Mark Eskrigge and lots of helpers built the garden shed. Mr Bone levelled out the soil for the vegetable garden. Alison Rau designed the vegetable garden. We are getting excited about our oval because the grass is growing quickly and we are looking forward to playing on it! Each week classes are rostered on to gardening duty with Bill McKellar from ANGAIR. We work with parents and members of ANGAIR to plant and tend to the new garden beds that have been planted around the school. We planted indigenous plants and the school is looking fantastic. By Mim and Tiger

GPAC On Thursday 18th August all the students from Anglesea Primary School performed at the Geelong Performing Arts Centre. The Juniors sang I Canâ€™t Wait To Be King and He Lives In You. Students from grade three and four sang I Need A Hero and Iâ€™m Just An Everyday, Ordinary Hero. The five/six students sang Footloose and The Safety Dance. Some students from grade six sang Price Tag. It was an exciting day and a wonderful experience for all involved.

The performance of Price Tag.

Our new garden shed.

Enhancing Students Potential On Wednesdays the grade 5/6 girls from Anglesea P.S participate in a program called ESP (Enhancing Student Potential) with Paul Weight from Groundswell and Dean Lobbe from Camp Wilkin. Each week we participate in a different activity that focuses on building our self esteem, co-operation and team work skills. Last week the girls participated in team work and initiative activities. They made a poster about how we want everyone to behave over the next six weeks in the program. They also got to make Milo, hot chocolates or cold milk and eat biscuits. Then they played lots of team work games. One was where they pretended they were on a plane and the plane was going to crash. The girls had to make two circles holding hands, but their Parachutes got tangled up! So all the girls had to untangle themselves by using cooperation, communication and teamwork. This week they are going on a mighty and muddy bike ride! They are having lots of good fun and are all looking forward to more fun and games in the weeks to come! By Amy and Jess

Elliot performed as a warrior and James was the superhero Spiderman.

Community Houses are for Everyone

AIREYS INLET CAMPUS - LORNE P-12 COLLEGE At 7:30am I dragged myself out of bed looking forward to my BIG game, setting the new record for the Aireys Inlet Eels of 94 games. I was also sad though because it was my last game with the Eels.

Recently we received the exciting news that the Aireys Inlet School had a winning entry in this year‘s Techno Challenge competition, which was open to all Victorian primary schools. Our winning entry was ‗The Propellor Car‘ submitted by Chloe O‘Riley and Esther Morgan. Aireys Inlet is one of five winning schools in the state. We are extremely proud of the girls and all of the students who worked really hard on perfecting their entries. Chloe and Esther‘s award winning entry now goes on to compete for a grand prize of $5000 worth of technology equipment for our school. GO GIRLS!! A big thanks to parent Manny Pimentel for mentoring this great program.

I arrived at 9:00 to watch the Under 10s game. It was extremely close, the ball went from end to end. The final siren went, and Ocean Grove had won. At 10:30 the Under 12s match started. It was the first bounce of my last game for the Eels. My starting position was ruck rover. I booted two goals in the first quarter, and one in the second. We were up by twenty points at the main break. Going into the third quarter, I wasn‘t convinced that we had it in the bag. I started at half back. They looked pretty good and tall on the ground, but in the end we out shined them by 37 points. After the game the Eels had a sausage and a drink together. We all got together for our team photo. After six years of playing with the Eels I was sad because I was the only original Eel left, but I knew there were lots of kids around to keep the Eels going strong in the future. By Seb Brown Year 6

Words Words Words Once again the mid-winter celebration, Aireys Inlet Festival of Words, was held. As part of the festival, the organising committee arranged for a storyteller to visit the school and entertain our students, and also for the students to participate in a writing workshop focussing on the art of Haiku poetry. Here are some examples of the Prep/One children‘s work. ME My name is Kuiper Dinosaurs are very cool I go to the beach

plus

ME I am Aiyeesha Cities are fun to visit Those I love live there ME My name is Rein Fox I like to play with my friends I can play soccer

Community Houses are for Everyone

Liquor

AIREYS INLET CAMPUS - LORNE P-12 COLLEGE

Treading The Boards In August we all headed off to GPAC to participate again in the annual Geelong Schools Music and Movement Festival. Once again we stole the show with our dazzling performances, all due to the great preparation we received under the guidance of the wonderfully talented Karren Stoneham. We‘d been rehearsing for ages and had it right at last. We were pretty nervous when we hopped onto the bus. When we got off the bus at GPAC and saw the crowd waiting to watch the show, we got even more nervous. We waited in the wings until it was our turn to perform. We all suddenly needed to go to the toilet, but it was too late. We had to grin and bear it. We were on! As we sang and danced, I felt really weird. I was nervous and excited—both at the same time! As we got towards the end of our performance, I started to relax a bit. I only had a bit to go and began enjoying myself because I knew I hadn‘t messed it up—so far. We made it to the end and everything had gone perfectly. The audience loved our performance. They went CRAZY!!! We rushed off the stage, full of excitement, and went back into the audience to watch the rest of the show. What a relief. The rest of the show was exciting and entertaining. My favourite act was our Grade 5/6s. They performed music from the 70s and looked great in their costumes. Mum and Dad thought we were great and entertaining. I felt like a SUPERSTAR, and can‘t wait to perform on the big stage again next year. Georgia Robson Year 4

Ph/Fax 5261 9692

Community Houses are for Everyone

RABBITS GALORE

Has the rabbit population around Aireys Inlet and Anglesea increased? From observation it would certainly seem so. We all realise the curse rabbits are to farmers, but they are also an enemy of local wild life. Driving at night, we see rabbits darting across the roads. Many people have commented that there seems to be more of them despite the eradication programs. Looking at the history of rabbits :· 1859: 24 wild rabbits released at Barwon Park by Thomas Austin. Rabbits spread across Australia at 130 km per year · 1926:Australia had 10 billion rabbits · 1952-1954: Myxomatosis killed 99.8% of rabbits · Myxo virus attenuates/rabbits show resistance to the virus, rabbits breed up again, spreading into new areas · 1990: Australia‘s rabbit population about 600 million · 1996-1998: Rabbit Calicivirus Disease (RCD) rabbits reduced by 50% in many areas · 1996 –2003: Rabbit Buster, (a coordinated Landcare/NRE group integrated rabbit control program) rabbits reduced by 30% in Victoria · RCD and integrated rabbit control used together in largescale group campaigns has seen some areas aiming to become rabbit free. Rabbits eat very close to the crown of a plant, thus often destroying the vegetation, and at the very least leaving nothing of it for other animals. It also destroys the habitat of small native animals. Rabbits also provide a food source

MBJ

for other introduced pests, the feral cats and foxes in turn destroy many small native animals. The economic benefits of rabbit control have shown an increase of $67.70 per hectare in absolute rabbit management to wool graziers. Effective rabbit management on a property near Colac has allowed an increase from 1.75 DSE (dry sheep equivalent) to 7.75 DSE over a five-year period. A dairy farmer in the same Colac area has increased his milk production by 300% and doubled his fodder harvest over five years simply by tackling his rabbit problem. Effective rabbit control encompasses a variety of techniques including poisoning, fumigation, harbour removal, warren destruction, and rabbit proof fencing; all of which is integrated into an long-term plan. Targeted, large-scale rabbit control, reduces rabbit numbers, lowers farm-running costs, increases carrying capacity or crop yield, improves farm efficiency, raises land values and improves and protects our natural environment. Land managers must aim to have no rabbits, as history has shown that to tolerate even low numbers will result in a rapid return to lots and lots of rabbits over large areas.

Prepaid funerals, Funeral Bonds, Funeral Insurance.... which option should you choose? It is important to remember that gaining the right information can save you money and prevent you from making an expensive mistake. More and more Australians are now deciding to pre-arrange their funeral, easing the emotional and financial burdens otherwise left to their family. Planning for a funeral has now become an important and practical step in good retirement planning, but with so many options available it is important to find the option best suited to your individual needs. Michele Van Liessum from Tuckers Funeral and Bereavement Service is conducting free information talks in Anglesea, Airey’s Inlet and Lorne to provide an opportunity to have your questions answered in a relaxed environment. Contact Michele at Tuckers Funeral and Bereavement Service on 5221 4788 for more information

Community Houses are for Everyone

Anglican Church of the Transfiguration, Anglesea Located on the corner of Main Street and Camp Road (on the hill behind the public telephones) Sunday Service: Eucharist see notice on church door, Eucharist 130pm Wednesdays Tuesday Service: Eucharist 10.30 am on 3rd Tuesday at Blue Cross Nursing Home — all welcome Anglesea Ladies Fellowship: Second Wednesday each month. 2.00 pm at Church of Transfiguration Parish Priest: Rev. Lynton Wade 0418 831 703 Torquay Vicarage 5261 5558

St Christopher’s Catholic Church Located in Camp Road, Anglesea Saturday Evening Mass:

6.30 pm (during daylight saving)

Other Times:

5.30pm Saturday during non daylight saving times

Parish Priest::

Fr. Linh Tran Phone 52 439 891

Anglesea Baptist Church Church: Sunday School:

Anglesea Baptist Church meets at the Uniting Church in Murch Crescent at 10.45 am each Sunday Known as Waves, Sunday School runs during school terms as part of the worship service. Children can be picked up if you wish. Bible Studies: Are run during the week for more information contact Pastor James Lewis on 5263 2744 Youth Group: Is for Years 7 - 9, contact 5263 2744 Further Information: Pastor James Lewis can be contacted at Seaside Seconds, 71 Great Ocean Road, Anglesea Phone 5263 2744, Email: james@angleseabaptist.org.au Web page: www.angleseabaptist.org.au Opportunity Shop : 71 Great Ocean Road, open Monday to Saturday 9.30 am to 4.00 pm Ph 5263 1687

Trinity Uniting Church Murch Crescent, near the bridge, and overlooking the Anglesea River Sunday morning: Worship is at 9.00 am - All welcome Communion service on the second Sunday of each month 2nd and 4th Wednesday: 10:30 am, Holy Communion The church is open for prayer from 10.00 am All are welcome, regardless of denomination 2nd and 4th Wednesday: 11.00 am, Drop-in centre and lunch 4th Wednesday: 1:30 pm, Afternoon Ladies Fellowship Bellbrae Worship Service: 11.00 am Sundays Bellbrae Op Shop: Open: Thurs, Fri, Sat Minister: Rev Helen Robinson 0408 527 521

St Aidan’s Church, Aireys Inlet Anglican Eucharist: Coffee, Chat & Get Together: Parish Priest:

Sundays - see notice on church door Echarist - 1.30pm Tuesdays 10.00 am 1st Friday of the month—all welcome Phone 5261 5558 or 0418 831 703

Catholic Mass:

6.00pm Saturdays (Sept.) 6:30 pm Saturday (during daylight saving) Contact: Cathern Jenkinson 5289 7194

Uniting Church Service:

10:30 am every Sunday. Rev Helen Robinson 0408 527 521

Anglesea Combined Churches Services The four Christian churches of Anglesea combine on the fifth Sunday of the month to share in worship. On Sunday 30th October 2011, the churches will combine at 9.00 am to celebrate worship together at the Uniting Church, Murch Cres. Anglesea. Everyone is welcome to share in this combined service. Enquiries phone Rev Helen Robinson 0408 527 521

Community Houses are for Everyone

the colour company Painting services

anders: 0416 545 633 tara: office: interior exterior free quotes

0415 970 238 (03) 5263 2636 professional reliable insured

5 McMillan Street, Anglesea. 3230 Tel: 5263 2116 Fax: 5263 1077 Email: angcom@fastmail.com.au 9.30 am - 2.30 pm Monday - Friday

Community Houses are for Everyone