NewsAngle Issue 113 by Anglesea Community House

Publication of the Anglesea Community House Inc.

Issue No. 105

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ISSUE 113 APRIL 2013

HIGHLIGHTS The New CFA

Reliving the 1960’s

DEAN LOBBE

Family, faith, work and

Short Story

10 community became the set

The Pole House Where From

12 adopted as a child and 14 continues to live in his adult

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life. Dean’s father was a primary school principal in country schools as diverse as Poowong East, Apollo Bay, Hoddles Creek, and Warburton. This meant that the family moved quite often into yet another little school house and set up their home in a new community. After some years of this somewhat itinerant life, the family finally settled in Yarra Junction as the time for secondary education arrived for Dean and his older brother. He attended Upper Yarra High School, quite enjoying his schooling but, he now regrets, not working to his full potential. When he finished Year 12, he had poor marks in English, so didn’t actually achieve his VCE - ‘too busy socializing’ he says. He was however awarded the citizenship award, or the ‘good guy’ trophy as he calls it. During the school holidays he

had been picking berries at a nearby berry farm and working as a truck jockey at a wholesale food company, where he says his main task was to keep the drivers awake. Since he was unable to go to university to study PE, he began working full time at the food supplier’s warehouse, where he began work at about 3 am, returned home for a sleep, got up and ate, played golf, went out for a counter-meal with his friends and back to work. That was the pattern of his days. During his first year working at the warehouse he decided he’d like more in his life, so returned to his old school to study English. Lack of application, a very much half-hearted attitude and having too much fun with new mates once again meant that he did not receive a satisfactory mark to pass the subject. Dean continued his job at the warehouse sorting stock and loading trucks. He found his height a great asset. Before long he proved his worth and became the foreman. He enjoyed this leadership role, but by the time he turned 21

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was really wondering where his life was heading. He knew he wasn’t using his full potential, so returned to study at the adult education centre in Healesville. There he found himself in a class with seven women, most of them a great deal older than he was. He had a female teacher who, with his class mates, pushed and encouraged him, making him accountable for what he produced. Dean believes he learnt more about grammar, writing styles and literature in that year than he had during all his years at school. He was delighted to pass English this time, and to apply for two courses – PE Primary teaching at Warrnambool and Outdoor Education at Boronia Technical School. He got in to both courses and had to decide which one to take. He chose the outdoor education course and thus commenced his 25 year journey as an outdoor education instructor. Continued page 6

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22 Acknowledgements

FROM THE ACH COORDINATOR

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.

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help to build community spirit. The House stands beside the tree and is itself a venue for groups whether it be for training courses, social activities or as a centre the community can use when it needs to. The colours of the logo are welcoming, happy, fresh and bright. They look just right for a place where the young members of our community get together for occasional care and begin to develop a sense of belonging to their community. Local businesses are attracted to training courses such as Food Handling and First Aid that are run locally at a place and time convenient for them and their employees. Would be travellers can take language classes and cooks can get inspired by learning new recipes in our cooking classes. Our more senior members can get involved in Yoga, Tai Chi, learn new computer skills or join a craft group. The logo has lower case lettering indicating it is modest, embracing, welcoming and dependable. The new logo tries to say a lot of things simply and quickly. We like it. We hope you do too.

The Open House day was held on Sunday March 24 to showcase the diverse activities of the House and to launch our new logo. The new logo represents what the House does and what it stands for. The tree symbolises the various groups in our community with the leaves resembling small groups and individuals that connect with each other. By bringing people together (from the youngest to seniors) friendships are formed, The Community House we learn together, feel maintains and publishes part of our community and

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the “Anglesea & Aireys Inlet Community Directory”. Volunteers will be updating this publication in the next few months – so your group may receive a call from us to verify the correct contact details. The directory is available through our webpages and also in print. You can obtain print copies from the Community House. Ann has developed an exciting autumn course and activity program. Join the fabulous Jenny Darling and learn how to apply “Design Basics” for work or fun. Hone your writing skills with Janet Brown in the “Writing for Performance” course where you will develop techniques and strategies for writing for live performance. Janet is an Australian writer whose work has been published since the early 1990’s. Check out the “Courses & Activities” section of our website at www.anglesea.org.au or look for the course guide in the centre pages of NewsAngle to see the diverse range of activities available. Best Wishes, Alex Leknius Co-ordinator Anglesea Community House

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Anglesea Fire Brigade has served the local Anglesea community and surrounding townships for over 70 years. The current station is located at McDougall Street Anglesea and has served the brigade well over the years, however is in dire need of an update. Whilst the location of the station is good the existing building was too small, didn’t provide adequate training facilities for the brigade and did not suitably house appliances and equipment. The catalyst for the idea of the new station came from the annual Anglesea Fire Brigade Hot Shots golf day with the purpose of raising funds to renovate and partly refurbish the existing station to make it more workable. The response from the community and local business to this fundraising event was a huge success with a substantial injection of funds. Following the overwhelming support from the community a few members of the brigade came together and decided to go one step further and rather than refurbish the existing station, developed the concept of Australia’s first six star environmentally and eco-friendly fire station. The brigade recognised a need to redevelop and extend its station to create an “as new” facility rather than undertake a refurbishment of existing buildings, as a direct result of the brigade’s growing membership and subsequent impact on long term accommodation and training needs. It was identified that a station upgrade would also be needed to accommodate the likelihood of Anglesea receiving new trucks, with the change in demographics in the area including

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larger residential dwellings and increasing commercial development. Rather than the standard station redevelopment, the Brigade, led by the Brigade Redevelopment Group (BRG) identified three key areas of focus: Fire Management Environment Education With the main focus on fire management and operational capacity, the group also recognised the need to address the changing environmental needs of the area, so there is an eco-friendly approach to the design and build of the new station. The growing area of fire education was also a focus, with the brigade identifying the current shortage of fire education to over 40,000 school aged children attending school camps in Anglesea and the visitors to the region. The initial idea to provide fire education to these children and to integrate fire education into the curriculum of school camps by way of 1-2 hour sessions would be held at the station. The BRG approached the local Bendigo Bank to get on board with the development. The meeting was held in the old fire station and the representatives from the bank were so impressed with the initial concept they committed $100,000 to the project with the Area Manager, Mr Jeremy Morris also becoming a member of the Brigade Redevelopment Group. With initial support from the local community and funding from Bendigo Bank the BRG approached CFA with the concept and formalised the proposal by presenting the Anglesea Fire Station Community Hub Funding Proposal. This document outlined the rationale for the new station and also the timeline and proposed sources of funding to support the development. After meeting with the BRG, reviewing the proposal and undertaking a risk assessment of the project, CFA Region 7 General Manager and Operations Manager both approved the operational design of the station and the idea of developing an all encompassing asset and hub for the community. With the approval from CFA, a strategy to fund the development was outlined. It is estimated the redevelopment will cost about $1.5 million. Funding was separated to key areas: Community Funding ($500K to 2010/2011 Corporate Funding ($500K to 2010/2011) Government Funding ($500K to 2010/2011) Accumulated Interest ($100K to 2010/2011) In-kind Sponsorship from industry The following has been achieved to date: Business support • Anglesea & Winchelsea Community Bank - $100,000 • Linfox - $20,000 • David Hume - $21,000 • Robert Gottliebsen – $20,000 • Bon Aire Tennis Tournament – $20,000 • Anglesea Golf Club–Donation of golf course last 10 years

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ANGLESEA CFA • Boral Masonry – donation of 1000 bricks • Alcoa - $8,000 • Hedger Construction – materials donation • Ocean Road Landscaping – landscaping • Stiebel Eltron hot water. State Government Support (November 2010) • $1 million towards the building • $200k towards education programs over four years Community Federal Water Grant $50,000 grant to install rainwater tanks, water filters to treat water and UV equipment to filter water to drinking standards. A triple interceptor has been installed so when vehicles and hoses are washed with tank water, the waste water will be treated and go back to the Anglesea Water treatment plant to be further recycled. Buy a Brick program Sold almost 300 bricks and raised $75,000. These bricks have been

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laid in the wall at the front entrance. The immediate future The entire project to date has successfully been driven by the dedication and hard work of the members of the Anglesea Brigade. There is no known project of this size and nature attempted before by a volunteer fire brigade. The brigade are passionate about this project and it is evident in the way in which it has been approached and developed from the initial idea and look forward to moving in to the new station late autumn. The brigade train every Tuesday night at 7:30 and new members are always welcome. Andrew Renkin, Captain

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DEAN LOBBE CONTINUED…….. Part of the course involved a two week work experience component. Dean was fortunate to be assigned to the Wesley campus at Healesville, where he proved himself so suitable for their needs that he was invited to work for the following two terms at Wesley Chum Creek and Gippsland Lakes as a residential assistant. Here he was involved in group facilitation and dynamics, and worked as a general roustabout doing whatever was required. It was around this time that he met his wife to be, Joycelyn, at a Christian youth camp and after a short courtship they announced their engagement at Joycelyn’s 21st birthday, and were married in 1989. Dean knew he needed to settle down, so took on the position of teacher’s assistant with Wesley at Healesville. Joycelyn and Dean set up home in a house provided for them at Chum Creek. There was no power and the hot water system had to be stoked up each day to keep it going. Their house was nestled almost in the centre of a fifteen acre property, well-removed from towns or roads. Each day Dean took their battery in to work to charge it up so that they could have lights in the evening until about 8 pm when it would fizzle out. When Joycelyn became pregnant Wesley provided some modern amenities – gas, phone, solar power – to make their lives easier. They continued to thoroughly enjoy their country life style and celebrated the birth of their daughter Jessica at Healesville. Though they had moved to Geelong, they returned to Healesville hospital for Michael’s birth, and later Emilie was born at Box Hill rather than at Healesville as expected, due to complications during labour. After two and a half years with Wesley, Dean was approached by Youth for Christ to start a camping program – Adventure Outreach - based in Geelong. This would involve school holiday programs, working with disadvantaged youth in schools. (Dean dislikes the term ‘disadvantaged’ noting that it is quite an inadequate term to describe young people who are troubled, or in trouble through drugs, alcohol, family issues, crime, or possibly undiagnosed mental disease). His job was to take kids on wilderness based trips, encouraging spiritual and personal development, and testing their abilities and capabilities. He was a participant in many amazing stories of courage and fear, sadness and joy, anger and pain, and found this a fulfilling though challenging job. A ten year involvement with Youth for Christ also encompassed family mediation in the courts, working with the Office for

Corrections, response to crisis situations in families and involvement in schools in the Geelong area through the Redirecting Adolescent Potential program. He worked with teachers, chaplains, Principals and of course, many students. He says ‘I learnt a lot, particularly about being non-judgmental’. Dean’s next challenge was with Karingal, where once again he began by setting up an adventure-based camping program. Karingal offers services to disabled, disadvantaged and mentally ill clients so the scope of this program was vast. It included day programs, life skills training and offered activities that many people thought impossible. Taking severely disabled people out of wheelchairs and putting them into a pool or a canoe and supporting them through the experience is demanding. Abseiling wheelchairs off cliffs is an amazing experience! Dean always tried to keep the person in mind rather than the disability. He recalls with joy the experience of taking a totally dependent young woman tobogganing at Lake Mountain. This girl had no facial functions, but that day, after she was warmly dressed, taken out of her wheelchair and pushed up and down the hill in the snow, being held tightly and securely, she produced a magnificent smile, looked around at the people with her, nodding slowly. She smiled all the way home. It was a while ago, but remains a proud memory. The time Dean spent at Karingal was a big learning curve, both with the clients and staff. He learnt how to really care. He trained others, as well as challenging himself and continuing to learn new things. Among the ‘disabled’ people he worked with were some of the most intelligent individuals he has ever met. He was particularly touched by the older people who had been institutionalised when they were young and who suffered from tremendous fears when they were to be moved into the more modern style of housing that allows independence and freedom. Many of them were facing insurmountable obstacles of confusion and insecurity. Karingal is a non-Christian organisation, privately run. Dean began to feel the need to look for a workplace where he could share his faith and life skills, and use all the talents he had nurtured and the things he had learnt over the past years. He was offered the opportunity to move to Anglesea and join the Baptist Church’s camping facility at Camp Wilkin as program coordinator eight years ago. This was a great opportunity for a return to the country lifestyle he and Joycelyn had enjoyed in their first years of marriage, as well as a chance to become part of a small community again. He liked the thought of ‘back to the bush.’ Here he began working with visiting school groups mindful of the Baptist vision of showing God’s love in a caring environment. Many schools from Melbourne and country towns visit during the year, and take part in varied activities ranging from basketball and tennis to orienteering, trampolining, high ropes, archery, canoeing and beach activities. It is one of Dean’s aims, and that of other Camp Wilkin staff members for everyone who comes on the site to go home happy. Quite a tall order! Dean also oversees the internship program, where young school leavers, mostly eighteen to twenty one years old, take part in a church-based leadership course, working at the camp with the visitors, studying theology,

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DEAN LOBBE CONTINUED...….. and hearing news when a wheelchair bound person goes by and calls out ‘Hi Dean’. Dean believes community involvement is important, so for the past seven years has worked as a volunteer ambulance driver in Anglesea. He is on call on an average of fifteen nights each month, and his services are valued greatly by the Dean paddling in the Murray Marathon ambulance service and the many patients he has driven into outdoor activities and a wide range of interpersonal skills development. When Geelong in emergencies. He knows they have completed this program they each bump in the highway by now. The Anglesea Football Club has Dean as may move into other areas – perhaps their sports chaplain. This means outdoor education, youth pastors, or anything from forming relationships undertake further training to become with players and members to assisting pastors in the church. Dean monitors in times of crisis or difficulty, the participants on a daily basis, counselling if needed, providing a ready mentoring them and offering advice ear for someone to chat to, just ‘being and training. He is passionate about there’. He also runs the boundary - not the success of this program. Life at normally a requirement for the Baptist Camping is full on! In his ‘spare’ time as well as in his role chaplain! He has been an active and at Camp Wilkin, Dean continues to work energetic member of the Bike Park Committee, and is often seen riding with disadvantaged and disabled around town to keep fit. As a member students and those who have a wide range of issues through programs in the of the local Baptist community he attends church and is involved in all Geelong schools, by his involvement their activities. Dean sees one of the with Surfing Victoria, through ministry and counselling, and through the many most important tasks he has is working with youth and his work as driver of the chance meetings he has with former students both in Anglesea and when he New Year’s Eve bus that sees young revellers being driven home safely. At is in Geelong. He treasures each the primary school Dean assists with reminder of former relationships and the religious education program, and particularly enjoys exchanging stories ESP – Enhancing Student’s Potential

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program. He does ‘a bit of footy coaching’ and some cricket too, as well as involvement in after school community programs. He sees his role as a mentor rather than coach. The Victorian Council of Churches is responsible for Emergency Ministry, a support service offered to people in times of crisis. This service is available after a bushfire, flood or other State emergency. Dean is a member of the Surfcoast ministry group, and as such is on call to respond as required. Another project that is dear to Dean’s heart is SLAM –Sport Lights a Message. Part of Prison Fellowship Australia, this ministry involves visiting prisons with a team of young people to play games with the inmates – usually basketball, soccer or volleyball- as well as to form relationships and bring a Christian message of hope. This ministry gives positive encouragement to all who take part. Despite this amazing involvement in such wide-ranging activities, family life remains the main focus in Dean’s life. He is strongly supported by Joycelyn in the many calls he has on his time each day, and appreciates her patience and forebearance. His children are now becoming quite independent though he is pleased that they still call Anglesea home. He admits he isn’t much of a reader, despite all those English classes, and thoroughly enjoys catching the odd moments watching sport – yes, he can sit still occasionally! He works hard to maintain his fitness by riding running, golfing, surfing or paddling, and fits an amazing amount into each day. He is grateful for the years of Christian example and encouragement his parents have provided throughout this interesting journey. They have proven inspirational in many ways, complimenting one another in their similarities as well as their differences. He has always been sure of their loving support. Dean believes he has the best life – kangaroos opposite his door at the Golf Club, and another group of them at his back door on the oval; his job is around the corner, both challenging and fulfilling; he is involved in an energetic and interesting community, and surrounded by the people he cares most about. What more could a man ask for? Liz Clark

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It’s like stepping back in time when entering the new Malt

On the balcony of Freestone’s Roadhaven

Shop at Freestone’s Roadhaven in Aireys Inlet. Anglesea used to have the Kings Roadhouse opposite the main beach where thirsty travellers could pull in and slake their thirst with a lime spider or a chocolate milk shake, but that was a long time ago. This is a real American diner straight from a scene from the movie Grease, or the TV series Happy Days. Aqua and white couches and snug booths with white tables, sit on a black and white chequerboard floor, with loads of gleaming chrome and a jukebox. Makes me want to get hold of some brylcream and find some winklepickers (ask your grandpa if you don’t know) and dance some old-fashioned rock and roll. Well, I would if I could get out of my chair. Still there are the spiders, milk shakes and banana splits on the menu to help to recall the days. This is the front of what used to be Howard Hughes’ Surf shop amongst the bottom shops at Aireys Inlet. At the back is the upstairs 60s Diner . Take the stairs or an elevator up and you will enter a big space in the same décor as the Malt Shop with a sunny balcony overlooking the Painkallac Creek and views of the blue tinged Otway Ranges. It’s a great spot to sit for lunch.

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thirty-five years ago when the family used to bring their two daughters for holidays at the Angleasea Caravan Park. In those days Paul was driving interstate trucks and working long hours to build his business. Over the years the business has grown into one of the largest transport fleets in Australia with seventy trucks. With Paul pursuing some of his other interests these days he has been able to pass on the task of managing director of Freestones transport to his daughter Jody. The company contracts to Australia Post and provides a range of courier and mail services around Australia. When the family moved to Fairhaven they looked around for somewhere that was not too busy. For that reason many places were crossed off their wish list until they found their block and built a new house. Paul is a motoring enthusiast and had a dream that a venue catering for car and motor bike clubs could be successful in Aireys Inlet. The Great Ocean Road is very popular as a route for many car and bike clubs so he decided to set up Freestones Roadhaven and include a Classic Car Garage in it as well. This holds some of his own loved cars that he still takes out for a spin. He is also a biker and a cyclist so he gets to try out the road and its attractions in many ways. While the 60s Diner and Malt Shop have just opened they have been immediately successful. A Mustang car club was pulling back onto the highway to continue their road trip down the Great Ocean Road as I arrived to interview Paul. As he says, the business is still developing and there are plans to grow both businesses if the demand is there. A car

Freestone’s Roadhaven 60’s diner workshop is planned for part of the hardware store site as well as sales of fuel. The car clubs also want him to open for breakfast so they can enjoy their drive when there is less traffic about. The 60s Diner is now open for breakfast to cater for this need. However, as things change, you may wish to view their website to check the hours and see what is currently on offer. (www,free.stonesroadhaven.com.au) With all of this development and new work continuing you would think that Paul and Christine might take it a little easier and settle into their role as new grandparents. However, that is not for them. There is still a great deal left for them to accomplish and the town of Aireys Inlet may not be the same again by the time they finish.

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launch and loving it! I sailed around without considering landing in the designated landing zone. The sky was my limit! I could go anywhere I wanted! I made a call on the arrived in the beautiful hamlet of Bright in Northern radio for any other pilots considering a flight to the Wandi Victoria having only just got my paragliding licence. I Pub and a more experienced pilot Christa came bolting out had watched paragliders sailing above the Great Ocean of the blue and said, ‘I'll take you!’ So off we flew, over the Road and loved the idea of flying but hadn't realised back of launch and into the unknown. We flew over the how overpowering fear could be. Wandiligong hedge maze (the only way to truly appreciate it!) and over cottages surrounded by autumn trees. The I spent the first few days gently sailing down from the Mystic Mountain launch, getting used to 'inland' air and world below was surreal. It was like a fairytale. I was living my dream! Oh what a feeling! Yes all those clichés that still enjoying the sensation of 'falling' out of the sky and landing safely in the designated landing paddock. I did don't convey the awesomeness of it. lots of launches and landings and steadily my Christa was leading the way to the landing paddock so I confidence grew. Talking about and discussing my didn't need to worry about getting lost or not knowing feelings of fear with other women paragliders in the where I was going. We sailed gently through the warm Women With Wings group really helped. These were afternoon air and set up for a nil-wind landing in the valid feelings and they could be dealt with. Being paddock with a resident bull. I was so exhilarated when I feminine was not an impediment to flying! Female landed. I gave Christa a big hug. (The bull didn’t give a pilots are a rare breed and I was so lucky to be sniff!) She was like the midwife who helped me give birth spending a week flying with a whole flock of them. I to my inner pilot. was surrounded by inspiring women who were pushing I love my inner pilot. I trust her to make good decisions and through their own issues and achieving goals and who understood my unreasonable desire to defy gravity! Our take me on adventures and keep me safe. I have found a sport I love that is worth the fear and frustration because male instructors were always encouraging and supportive. The Women With Wings II event was so well of the joy and exhilaration I get from it. I am looking forward to developing my paragliding skills and many more organised with great attention given to creating a feeling of support and safety. My doubts and fears had adventures to come. been keeping me safe. Too safe and I was ready to BY VIRGINIA ARBUTHNOTT leave my comfort zone. The scene was set for me to give birth to my inner cross country pilot.

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We had been so lucky with the weather and the window was open on my last day in Bright for one more fly. I focused and launched and headed for the place on the ridge where it was said existed a resident thermal (a cycle of warm, rising air) known as Marcus. ‘Marcus here I come!’ I felt like Alice in Wonderland. I had the keys to controlling my perceptions and therefore my fears. Things were falling into place in the air. Marcus was feeling big and fat and lazy and as I gently circled I went up and up and up! I was 300 metres above

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Australia Day in Anglesea this

that permission; and Anglesea Lionesses for helping us get started.

year was celebrated with a record number of true-blue Aussie personalities. We were addressed by John Howard, Paul Keating, Billy McMahon, KevinO7, Gough Whitlam, Tony Abbott, Jeff Keating, Bracksie; and two old footy greats had a yell at each other!

Town crying combines all the things we enjoy such as community service, meeting people, informing visitors, and participating in events. It also includes history, travel, entertaining, costumes and writing. It is an old craft and the governing body is the Ancient and Honourable Guild of Town Criers. Sometimes referred to as 'the Ancient & Horrible' (but don't say I said that).

Oh! and did I mention that Geelong resident, writer, and impersonator, Paul Jennings, was our Australia Day Ambassador? In 27 years it's the first time the guest speaker has also provided the entertainment. He delighted us all and produced a lot of laughter. The spirit of Australia Day should live on all through the year because it is a day when we can all celebrate together for we are AUSTRALIANS ALL. Therefore LET US REJOICE for we who have been gathered from every corner of the earth, are one under the Australian flag. So let us all be proud to be Australian. Let us all work together to build a great future for our nation. Australia has a rich heritage, built by intrepid explorers, brave pioneers, determined farmers, clever inventors, wise leaders, competent educators, enterprising business people, generous volunteers, talented artisans, miners in gold and other precious commodities, and many ordinary citizens, all of whom believe in Australia.

Anglesea historical society has adopted an interesting and innovative bi-monthly program of excursions and reenactments. Members have been held up by bushrangers on the Wensleydale railway; and enjoyed an informative tour of Anglesea's historic sites with Lindsay Braden. For the 150th celebrations of the Geelong to Ballarat railway we heard the story of The Iron Horse and visited the long and lofty Moorabool Valley viaduct. It sits in its hidden valley and very few people have seen it. On the alternate months everyone gathers at the museum where a variety of speakers enrich us with reminiscenses and information from days of old. You are all welcome to join in these activities, enjoy the friendly atmosphere, and learn that history is definitely not stuffy!! As dates vary for these outings you may contact Jan Morris (or me) to discover what lies in store for the rest of 2013. Melva Stott

Let us remember all these fine people IN HISTORY'S PAGE. And now it is up to us to write the next page in our glorious history -- IN JOYFUL STRAINS THEN LET US say, "Viva Victoria! ADVANCE AUSTRALIA FAIR!" As your town criers we are entering our 21st year and remember that the first Australian town crier we saw was in Strathalbyn S.A. in 1992. Mac O'Donnell was striding down the main street swinging his bell to promote a forthcoming Dunny Race. Stan and I both said, ‘That's what I'd like to do!’ But you can't just put on funny clothes and shout at people in the street without some authority. So we would like to thank Barrabool and Surf Coast Shires for giving us

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THE POLE HOUSE

The Pole House at 60 Banool Road, Fairhaven is an icon of the Surf Coast. Demolition of the current house to be replaced on the same pole has been the subject of much discussion. The house is believed to be the only house in Australia built on a single pole. The house known as the Pole House must be the most photographed house in Victoria. Everyone seems to know it and travellers along the Great Ocean Road always watch for it. The house was designed and built by Frank Dixon, who is a graduate of Melbourne University in both engineering and architecture. Frank was injured in the surf in 1963 and had time to dream and plan. The Pole House was the result of this. It then took him 15 years of researching, designing, planning and preparing before he was able to build the house. The house sways in the wind like a large tree, so the foundations had to be built to withstand winds up to 100 kilometres an hour. It was 1969 when Frank eventually completed his design for the Pole House, having purchased the steepest block of land at Fairhaven. As well as the Pole House, his design included a bunk-house and garage dug

accommodate his six children. The bunk on each wall could be dropped down forming the back of a settee for daytime use. The small laundry doubled as a kitchen and they brought their caravan from the Aireys Inlet caravan park and parked it in the carport. This provided them with holiday accommodation while Frank built the Pole House. This part of the house was a square of the same dimensions as the actual house and would be eventually joined to the house by a 25 metre bridge. The exterior was clad in treated pine, and the interior walls and ceiling were mountain ash lining boards. The roof was a low gabled steel, pre painted steeldeck roof. The concrete pole was erected in January and February of 1976. The cross shaped base of the pole sits on nine reinforced concrete piles driven eight metres into the ground. The concrete was poured in five sections, using plywood as the formwork into which the concrete was poured. A lot of scaffolding was required to do the job. The five sections can be easily identified on the pole, the last one being the actual platform. The house itself was mainly built by Frank and his sons, working at weekends. They started with the brick core and slowly The final concrete pour, showing over three the extensive scaffolding years completed the job, only employing contractors when essential. The brick section formed an internal structural core. Their work was often slowed by high winds. Even Frank was amazed when one day when laying bricks, the wind blew the mortar from his trowel. The balustrade was essential for safety. Frank attached it with marine grade stainless steel brackets, and attached

into the hill side. The dimensions of the actual Pole House were 15 metres above ground and 40 metres, the height of a 10 storey building, above sea level. In 1970 Frank went to the then Barrabool Shire for a building permit. After the initial shock of such unusual plans they issued the permit, more on Frankâ€™s reputation as an engineer than the specifications they received. The shire engineer acknowledged that Frank knew more about the engineering side of the building than he did, so had no doubts about the project. First Frank built the bunk-house and garage, bringing the materials down in his trailer each weekend. The bunk-room had two sets of three bunks, to

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thick timber rails both top and bottom. Glaziers installed the ¼ inch thick plate glass. Larger than usual 6X2 inch studs were used on the external walls, and steel tie rods were put at each corner panel, as well as thick cross-bracing, to deal with the strong winds. These rods, as well as two mullions in the main lounge are tied directly to the concrete at the base and the roof above. The roof beams had exposed metal brackets. They were

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topped with pine boards, built like a deck. The walls were clad in treated pine, as was the bunkhouse, and the windows were of western red cedar. Monier concrete roof tiles were used for the roof as Frank knew they would withstand the salt air and wind. Each tile is nailed down to ᴥ withstand the weather conditions. With his wife Aileen’s input, Frank designed or made everything inside the house. He designed the unusual ᴥ triangular firebox, put carpet up the walls and cork paneling behind the shelves. Brown floor tiles, timber ᴥ bench tops, orange globe bottle light fittings were typical 1970’s décor. The house was now causing the Great Ocean Road traffic to slow as people stopped to look at the Pole House and photograph it. Frank and Aileen enjoyed a house with sweeping uninterrupted views. The lounge windows took in Fairhaven beach below, the rugged coast over to Lorne and the endless sea, sweeping around to the bedroom windows looking towards the Aireys Inlet lighthouse. On 16 February 1983 the Ash Wednesday fires swept from Lorne to Anglesea, destroying most houses in its path through Mogg’s Creek, Fairhaven and Aireys Inlet. The Pole House stood with only minor damage. The bunkhouse however was totally destroyed. Frank then used the house as a base this time while he rebuilt the bunk house. This was the reverse of the original building process. In 2006 Frank and Aileen handed the Pole House to new owners, but they still come to the Surf Coast regularly. In July 2012 Heritage Victoria decided not to list the Pole House but noted that it could be of special local interest. Inc.

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WHERE DID IT ALL COME FROM?

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Anglesea is a fortunate town. We have so many facilities for all age groups, but where did it all come from? We know the government at different levels is responsible for the roads, bridges etc. The Shire looks after the rubbish, and the town in general. Our own shire has been busy of late improving the Lions Park, Skate Park and Coogoorah Park. But we also have some very generous benefactors. Alcoa and Bendigo Community Bank are responsible for many of the improvements to this town. In another article in this issue we report on the recently completed Fire Station that was kick started with a very generous donation from the Bendigo Community Bank. If you go to our sporting field in Ellimatta Road you will see our grounds in excellent condition because Alcoa generously supports them. There are not many towns that are as fortunate as we are. Alcoa has also been responsible for the improvements at Occasional Child Care at the Community House. Alcoa provided the artificial grass and the sunshade over the

sandpit. Alcoa pays for the Community Page, where organisations can place free advertisements in this publication. They gave a grant of $35,000 to make the Community House eco-friendly, paying for blinds, insulation and solar panels. The House is now a great example of how one can reduce ones footprint. Other projects Alcoa are proud to partner with include supplying a water tank and computers at Anglesea Primary School, providing life saving equipment at the Anglesea Surf Club and partnering in the Bowls Club competitions. Alcoa not only provides financial support, they also ask their employees to contribute by giving time working on various community projects. Alcoa must be described as good corporate neighbours. Bendigo Community Bank has

Cyber Safety Seminars become a great asset to Anglesea since they opened a branch here ten years ago. They assisted with 69 local groups and organizations last financial year. Some of them were 1. Automatic Defibrillator units presented to the nine schools in our local area. Substantial investment in potentially saving the lives of our children and the wider community 2. Anglesea CFA development.: The Community Bank has provided $100,000 toward the $1.6million development. Essential service in saving the lives and protecting the community. 3. Anglesea Men’s Shed: Men’s health is often overlooked and the Men’s Shed is a fantastic environment for men to work together while having a wide reaching effect on the community. 4. Anglesea Skate Park: Gives the local youth a common place to meet. 5. Cyber Safety Seminars: every child deserves to be safe. And don’t forget there are 65 other projects I haven’t mentioned. The Community Bank has a tent and a barbeque they loan to organizations when they are fund raising. These two benefactors are not the only ones who help our

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WHERE DID IT ALL COME FROM? town. The Lions Club has been strong in welfare. They also raised money and worked hard for the Skate Park. The Family History has indexes and research facilities supplied by the Lions Club. Seaside Seconds, the Baptist Opportunity Shop, gives grants to sporting organisations, clubs, and not for profit organisations as well as providing welfare assistance. Other smaller organisations such as the Masonic Lodge also provide assistance. Many of the toys in Occasional Child Care were paid for by the Masonic Lodge. The churches and others support Food Link. This is not a comprehensive list; it is just a dipstick to remind us of our good fortune.

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Other Anglesea clubs and businesses, although not primarily fund raising bodies, do make donations to various projects. We are truly a fortunate town. Please don’t forget to say thank you. Don’t take these generous organisations for granted. Be grateful and recognise their contributions by supporting them and passing on their generosity to others. We have our new CFA Station, Skate Park and Men’s Shed largely due to our generous sponsors. A big thank you for providing these amenities for us here in Anglesea.

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Last year, Judith (not her real name) was in a financial crisis following illness, and loss of her job. Food Link helped her out with household necessities, Seaside Seconds paid for her car to be fixed, and the Lions Club helped out with her sons’ school camp. The Men’s Shed did some essential repairs to her house. Judith found another job and no longer needs help, but Anglesea was there when she was in need. How do you get help? Alcoa has applications for partnerships on their website. Bendigo Community Bank is always willing to consider how they can help. Applications need to go through the manager Shane Madden. Seaside Seconds provides welfare assistance at any time through the manager Pauline. Grants to clubs and organisations are made through the committee; address PO Box 204, Anglesea. Food Link makes fortnightly distributions. Applications can be made for assistance by contacting the Community House on 5263 2116. Emergency food parcels can be collected from the House or Seaside Seconds at any time. The Lions Club allocates money in May each year. An advertisement will appear in local papers in April announcing the closing date. Applications are to be sent to Box B, Lions Village, 32 Murray Street Anglesea. The Surf Coast Shire has grants twice a year where they give up to $1,000 for projects in the Community. Applications are called in March and September.

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ALCOA POWER STATION SHUTDOWN APRIL & MAY 2013

For several months the Alcoa Anglesea Power Station has been preparing for major maintenance works to be undertaken in late April and May. Known as the maintenance shutdown, the four week event commencing Sunday 28 April is part of standard operations and is scheduled to occur every four years. The power station will be offline for the period of the shutdown. Power Station Manager Talis Steele said critical maintenance and cleaning tasks will be undertaken to ensure key components of the power station are well maintained and the operations continue to comply with environmental and operational regulations. “The most significant area of focus is the overhaul of the turbine, which has been in operation for more than 115,000 hours since its last overhaul. Other major scheduled projects include the refurbishment of the boiler, cooling tower and electrostatic precipitators,” he said. The shutdown will utilise over 250 additional contractors, joining 85 permanent employees on site. A considerable number of the contractors will live in Anglesea for the duration of the work and will make use of the

Photo: The overhaul of the power station’s turbine is a major area of focus at the upcoming maintenance shutdown town’s shops, restaurants and other facilities. Mr Steele said that the work will occur on site in shifts, 24 hours a day, seven days a week from Sunday 28 April. ‘Our team is focused on completing the

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As we move out of summer and into autumn, this recipe makes the very best of ingredients that are in season – eggplants, the last of summer tomatoes and lovely capsicums and zucchinis. This recipe makes a large batch which you can freeze for later use.

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Cook the eggplant, capsicum and onion in batches so it begins to caramelise – season each batch generously with salt and ground black pepper. Make sure the oil is reasonably hot, so that the eggplant and zucchini don’t soak up too much oil. Once everything is nicely coloured, add all ingredients into the pan (except the basil) and cook, covered, for an hour to 1.5 hours – or until everything is collapsed and tender and the zucchini and eggplant are beautifully creamy. Check the seasoning and adjust to taste. Roughly chop the basil and add during the last mins. Best served with grilled meat and crusty bread Recipe provided by the Anglesea Fruitz.

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EVACUATION OR SELF RELOCATION

This article provides some insight into the considerations that emergency workers will face when deciding if and when an evacuation can be carried out effectively. The emergency management manual of Victoria in Part 8 Appendix 9 outlines the Evacuation Guidelines for emergencies in Victoria. A member of Victoria Police in consultation with the Incident Controller in charge of the incident and in consultation with other agencies will decide if an evacuation is appropriate. There are five stages to the evacuation process. The decision to evacuate – this will be based on several factors but I will mention these in the order I consider the most important - time, resources, weather conditions and risk to those affected and emergency workers. The warning to evacuate – this is the responsibility of the Incident Controller The withdrawal of those affected – The Victoria Police Evacuation Manager is responsible for managing the evacuation. The shelter – Involves provision for basic needs – The evacuation manager is responsible for shelter of evacuated people. The Return of those evacuated – The Evacuation Manager or the Incident Controller is responsible for the return of evacuated people after the threat has ceased. Having considered these 5 points what is evacuation? “Evacuation is the relocation of persons from dangerous or potentially dangerous areas to safer areas and eventual return” For evacuation to be effective it must be

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correctly planned and executed with consideration to time and other factors. The Anglesea and Aireys Inlet communities live in a unique environment in terms of location and terrain. We have one major arterial, the iconic Great Ocean Road providing the link to this environment. Our emergency history is a useful tool in our planning for emergencies and bushfire is always at the forefront of discussion and debate. Aireys Inlet on Ash Wednesday 1983 is often used as a case study scenario at training seminars and exercises. If a bushfire was to ignite in the Otway National Park and giving consideration to the factors already considered, we will not have enough time to formulate a successful evacuation plan. This would be due to the resources that would be required and the impact of the fire in a very short space of time. If a fire ignited between Moggs Creek and Wensleydale for example and the weather conditions were not favourable then Moggs Creek to Aireys Inlet will be impacted on within 2 to 3 hours. Consideration will be given to implementing out traffic management plan which may see traffic diversion points activated on the Great Ocean Road. Police will be deployed in the short term to manage these points and other emergency service people will be busy fulfilling their roles such as the CFA crews deployed for asset protection duties. What is the alternative to evacuation? Self evacuation and relocation (Shelter in Place) – This should be considered as an alternative when the risk of evacuation is considered to be greater than the risk of sheltering in place. To put this in simple terms you can remove yourself from what you consider a dangerous place to a place where you feel

safe. You may find relocating yourself to another location maybe just a short distance away. It is important that you have this self relocation plan as part of your fire plan. I often get asked about our visitors to the region on high fire danger days and get asked- “What are we going to do with them if we have a fire, WHAT IF?” Planning for emergencies is a shared responsibility for all in our region, including the agencies and communities. It is also the individual’s responsibility to acknowledge that once they are a visitor to our region it comes with a responsibility of knowing the environment they are in. They too are required to give consideration to relocation plans in case of emergency. This applies to international visitors and holiday makers staying in our holiday homes and visitors to the beach. Tour operators and bus companies also have an obligation and must play their part. So in answer to the question of “WHAT IF?” All we can ask is that we plan and prepare well. Victoria Police is committed to improving our response to emergencies as are other agencies. As a community and as individuals we have a shared responsibility to ensure we all play our part. The relocation of an individual or a group within a community during an emergency to a safer location is a decision for you but in doing so you will be contributing to a safer outcome for everyone and assisting the emergency teams during the response phase. Stay Safe – Kev Warburton Station Commander Anglesea – 52633468 –If urgent 000.

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As a Councillor on L-plates I was expecting the

summer holidays to be a very busy time, but it seems that everyone gets time to relax with fewer meetings and most people out to enjoy themselves. It was my first summer break spent entirely in Anglesea. My family live in Tasmania and I usually travel there for Christmas. This year they travelled to me and I cooked my first turkey (thank you to Stabbs for a very nice bird), and hosted my first family Christmas. They told me they enjoyed it and I'm not going to question further. It was a great opportunity for me to participate in some of the activities in our town and in the Shire. I have always been told the Rock 2 Ramp swim was one of the hardest on the coast, and I can now confirm this is the case. Well run, friendly, great value, but really hard, and whoever measures out that 1.2km piece of rope, must have failed maths at primary school - it had to be longer! I started off thinking it was going to be a nice swim, following the rope line, and then I hit one of the buoys head on at 3kph, which nearly deployed the airbags. Then across the back I thought I was going to swallow half of Bass Strait, and I'm still wondering why the swim in seemed to be never ending. But I now have a time to beat for next year and I will be doing a lot more training at Point Roadknight to prepare.

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summer are our traffic problems, coordination of events, and communication of emergency plans and how that affects residents. With the improvements in the Ring Road around Geelong, we now have a lot more traffic coming directly down the Anglesea Road to the Great Ocean Road, with more congestion at the roundabout as a result. I have started a blog and hope to Margot Smith provide regular updates. If you are interested you will find it at www.margotoncouncil.wordpress.com and you can provide comments back to me as well. After being on the job just over four months, I think I should be able to qualify for the P plates soon. It is always interesting with so many issues we have to be across and understand, and the responsibility to make the best decisions for the future of our Shire. I'm always happy to hear from you and listen to your views on how we are going. All the best. Margot.

It was the 20th anniversary of the Falls Festival this year and the Council organized a trip for those newbies like me didn't know much about it. Councillor Wellington and I had a guided trip through the event and even got to listen to one of the bands. It was really impressive and well organized, and if you are a parent worried about your kids attending, there is probably no safer place for them on NYE. I left wishing I was 30 years younger! Into January and it was Yoga on the Riverbank, the Lorne Pier to Pub and Mountain to Surf - the Lorne swim seemed like a doddle compared to Anglesea, but I was a bit disappointed that I was beaten by my neighbour. Other events that were less physical were the launch of the Lorne Film Festival, and the very moving Ash Wednesday 30-year commemoration at the Aireys Inlet Pub. As we enjoy summer the threat of fires is never far from our minds, and this event reminded us how far we have come and the need for continued vigilance. We are now in the process of formulating the four-year Plan for the newly elected Council. It is a requirement that after the elections the Councillors together with Officers determine what it is we want to achieve during our elected term. We have been holding community sessions and have an online survey for everyone to complete and give us your thoughts. The plan includes themes and activities and I would encourage you to have your say. Some things that I'm keen to work through before next

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ITâ€™S HERE ---UBER MAMA!!!!!

Over the past six months the locals have been discussing and wondering what is happening to a restaurant building on the Great Ocean Road that has been part of Anglesea for many years. On the 4th of January, on one of the hottest days of the summer period, the crowds flocked in to the latin named Uber Mama to quench their thirst, enjoy the tapas and delights the chef, Cath, and welcome a new business to our town. Yes the vision of Murray, Nicky, Johnny and Cath had come to fruition. A relaxed style coffee, wine and meals barserving breakfast luncheon and dinner. These four friends had previously worked together in a restaurant in Torquay, but after the sale of that property, took a break from hospitality. Looking for another venture together they were delighted to see this property became available. They love its location perched right on the Great Ocean Road gazing uninterrupted at the river bank area and the river flowing by. What could be a more idyllic setting? The building has been totally renovated inside, with a new larger kitchen and a layout that provides little nooks for patrons yet accommodating so many more. Where ever possible the owners were hands on with the demolition and subsequent renovation of their restaurant. For months on end they worked amongst the builders, pulling down walls, sanding, painting, stripping floors and staining them, often working long into the night and calling on the help of friends with the ultimate goal being to get it open for the locals for summer. They are most proud of the interior fit out which was the culmination of all their ideas. The outdoor area is extensive and multi levelled. Part of the verandah area is still to have clear blinds installed to make it comfortable during all seasons. The restaurant aims to provide for all ages. Yes, the children are catered for with an enclosed play area complete with cubby house, chalkboard and sand area yet in the immediate gaze of their family. The menu is defined as Modern Australian Cuisine. Cath, an experienced chef, adds some Asian and Mediterranean flavours and even a little touch of Spain in her tapas style tasting plates These are becoming a favourite choice accompanied by a variety of drinks. Nicky sees this style of

eating returning and a social way tp enjoy time out. The main restaurant menu is varied and will change seasonally along with its specials daily. It is affordably priced to cater for the local market. Uber Mama is open 6 days a weekclosed on Mondays. Keep your eye on the large board out the front as times could change during holiday and quieter times. It has only been open two months and the patronage has delighted the owners. This is a great asset to the town, as it will encourage tourists to stay longer and delight in the natural beauty of our small township as well as provide an alternative meeting and eating place for locals. Annette Dwyer

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SPRING IS IN THE GARDEN OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS Spring’s in the air at long last, again Joy to the world, joy to all men; A choir of birds sing songs in the trees, Saying ‘life is a symphony, life is a breeze,’ Insects and beetles burrow and swarm, Everything’s buzzing, everything’s warm; Rising like sap to the rays of the sun, The petals of flowers open as one; It’s all in the heart, it’s all in the eye, Flowers reflecting the sun in the sky; A glorious, glamorous, joyous occasion, A pageant of colour, a wild celebration; The sumptuous, sensuous, wonders of spring, The positive side of everything Negative, bad and wrong with the earth, The joy of creation, the joy of rebirth; It isn’t salvation, it isn’t the end, But hope springs eternal, hope triumphs again; It isn’t Utopian, it isn’t naive, It isn’t some Eden or Adam or Eve; It’s real and it’s living, it’s treasure untold, It’s yours for the taking, it’s better than gold; A blaze of colour, a carpet of light, A perfume from heaven, a wonderful sight; Out in the hills at the back of the town, The bush is in bloom and blossoms abounds; The sea is bright blue and the waves are pure white, Out here you could swear that the world’s been set right; There isn’t a way you could harbour a grudge, The spirit’s set free from the drone and the drudge; ‘It’s a ‘beautiful day,’ you smile as you pass, Live every one as if it’s your last! John Morrow

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JENNY BUBB

A SMILE AND A LAUGH

For thirty-one years, Jenny Bubb has been the welcoming, smiling face at Anglesea IGA. Jenny retired on 9 March 2013, when many local people wished her well for the future, thanking her for all the years she has contributed to IGA and other businesses in Anglesea. Jenny recalled many cherished memories when News Angle joined the well-wishers and asked her to tell us about her career with IGA and other businesses. ‘Before joining IGA, I worked in other places in Anglesea and Geelong.’ Jenny said. ‘For thirteen years I worked in a general store and milk bar near the present Post Office. The owners were first Tom Fulford, then Keith and Gloria Newell. For two years I was employed by Red Owl in Geelong. ‘Then Roy, Maureen and Doug Elsom started the supermarket in Anglesea called Foodtown. where Seaside Seconds is today. That was the beginning of my career in a supermarket. After a few years Peter Calvert (known as’ Sticks’ to most of us) took over, and IGA was born.’ Jenny was a shop assistant for about four years, before being appointed to the responsible position of assistant manageress. Her duties included meeting with representatives from supplying companies, placing new products on shelves, and ordering dry groceries. Later, some duties were handed to other staff members as IGA expanded, moving to its present location. Jenny Bubb has seen many changes in shopping patterns over the years. Today we have self-serve, computers, scanning systems and open longer hours every day. ‘I have always been adaptable to change,’ Jenny commented. ‘You have to move with the times, and the different ways people shop. I can remember when the Great Ocean Road was realigned, the shopping centre had a car park, which made a tremendous difference. Jenny has always lived in Anglesea, with her mother born here, and her father at Bellbrae. Jenny says it is the people and friendships that she values most. ‘Even with all the changes I’ve mentioned, there is always time for a chat and a laugh. I have enjoyed what I do, and am grateful to ‘Sticks,’ the IGA staff, and the community for all the great times I’ve had.

Jenny was a familiar, friendly face at Anglesea IGA. Outside of work, Jenny has been involved with a quilting and sewing group at the Anglesea Community House. She plans a holiday soon, and has joined a group known as the Red Hat Ladies. Members must be over 50, wear red hats and a purple outfit, and grow old disgracefully! Enjoy your retirement Jenny, you deserve it. David Morris

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LIVING WITH PARKINSON’S – Maurie Dean

A few months ago I read an inspiring article in the Parkinson’s Victoria newsletter, titled “It’s just not sexy enough: the ultimate threat to education & understanding”. It was a speech delivered by Jenny White, who was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s, at the Parkinson’s Australia National Conference in July last year. Jenny’s article really hit home for me because I could relate to much of what she had experienced, in particular her frustration at the lack of awareness about Parkinson’s in the general community, but also the seemingly complacent attitude of many of those diagnosed in ‘changing this situation’ through education. Like Jenny, I believe those living with Parkinson’s have an important – an absolutely vital role to play in changing behavior and improving OUR lives. Everyone knows what to do if they have a lump (check for cancer) or chest pains (check for heart disease) and media and general awareness help promote this education, which makes life a whole lot better and easier for the people concerned. There is also a real sense of seriousness, concern and urgency in relation to these things – not to mention support. But if so many people have Parkinson’s – and there are about 27,000 Victorians living with it today then why don’t we know what to do when we experience the ‘symptoms’ of this disease? Probably because we don’t know what to do, where to go or who to speak to. Why is this the case? I believe, like Jenny, that the biggest hurdle to changing this – and improving things for people with Parkinson’s – is

our silence. And this is where people with Parkinson’s themselves have to get involved. We need to find our voice and make ourselves heard; educate friends, workmates and even health professionals, about what it’s like to live with Parkinson’s, share our personal experiences, including the negative stuff, and educate people on how they can ‘help’. This might be as simple as being patient when I’m slow to get out of a car, or not shouting because they think I can’t hear. Raising awareness and making it OK to talk about Parkinson’s is also important for those newly diagnosed, to provide reassurance to them that ‘life is not over’. Since my diagnosis, I have taken an active interest in Parkinson’s – especially from the perspective of improving my own quality of life. I have joined support groups, taken up an exercise regime, I watch my diet, and I have tried some complementary therapies. I built the Yellow Peril; a fixed wheel bike with a brushless motor incorporated in the front wheel. It is used for forced movement therapy. When you ride this bike you are forced to pedal at a speed determined by the motor. This bike has increased my independence. I can ride up Noble St at 17km/hr and ride out of Anglesea with minimum of effort. Recently I passed two lycra clad cyclists going up the hill out of Anglesea. I feel there must be an advantage in pedaling at a higher rpm when PD slows you down. It is a shock to be diagnosed with Parkinson’s, and we all react differently at being confronted with what might now be ‘our future’. Receiving a diagnosis of a chronic illness is a blow for everyone - the individual, family and friends.

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LIVING WITH PARKINSON’S After my diagnosis in January 2011, the majority of my friends said to me ‘Maurie, I don’t know anything about Parkinson‘s. What happened to you? How did you know? What were the signs?’ It was great to be able to educate them, but I couldn’t have done this if I’d been ignorant of the answers or too shy or embarrassed to share my story. Many people have an ‘Ah hah’ moment after diagnosis, when those funny little things (symptoms) suddenly make sense. For some people, it is a family member or friend who points out that your arm isn’t swinging when you walk or that you are dragging your foot (or shuffling) and only then do people think to follow up with a doctor’s appointment. So, a great first lesson is simply raising awareness of symptoms – because so many people have had to spend months, some typically years, being misdiagnosed and treated for other conditions! Or thinking they are just getting ‘old’ or dismissing symptoms as nothing serious. Many people think Parkinson’s is for ‘old people’. But did you know, at least 1 in 5 people diagnosed are of working age? Parkinson’s is becoming one of the fastest growing neurological disorders in Australia. Changing perceptions means increasing understanding of symptoms, of which there are many. Once again, I agree with Jenny, when she answers her own question: ‘What can we, who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s do about it?’ - Well, we, who now know what those telling, but seemingly unimportant early signs can really mean need to TALK! And, get people to LISTEN! We need to tell people of our experiences. We need to be open and candid in sharing that experience and information wherever possible. Parkinson’s Victoria has a range of helpful information sheets, tools and resources to help. Some of those tools include helping others to ‘help’ those diagnosed by increasing understanding of symptoms and how they might affect people. I say ’might’ because everyone is different – no two people with Parkinson’s experience the same symptoms, and the disease might progress at different rates too. And of course, there are a range of medications and other ‘therapies’ and strategies to help with symptoms – and guess what? It’s different horses for courses with that too! I feel I am carrying an extra person; I can’t train like I could

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prior to PD. But I have new contacts, new objectives, new friends and new challenges. I encourage everyone diagnosed with Parkinson’s to find their voice, don’t be afraid to let people know what you are going through, and along the way, educate our community about Parkinson’s. You may benefit from joining a Support Group, making new friends, and sharing your experiences with others who understand. Parkinson’s Victoria can also help, contact them for free information and advice. info@parkinsons-vic.org.au or phone 1800 644 189 (free call). Fast Facts about Parkinson’s Parkinson’s is degenerative (it gets worse over time). There is no cure. Rates of diagnosis are increasing by approximately 4 percent every year (or 30 Australians a day). At least 1 in 5 people diagnosed are of working age (under 65) Only 70 percent of people experience the familiar ‘shakes’ (30 percent never shake!) Other symptoms include: Pain Slowness of general movement (makes it hard to keep up with the wife!) It means you have to allow more time for braking when driving a car, or riding a bike.) Trouble with dexterity (makes putting my change back in my pocket difficult - or doing up buttons!) Rigidity and instability (can make me stop suddenly and not be able to ‘get going again’ – like when crossing a street or stepping out of a lift - which makes falling over (and breaking a bone) highly possible. Facial masking (not having control over facial muscles so my expression is ‘flat’ and it looks as though I’m grumpy or disinterested). Slurred speech and a ‘shuffling’ walk or being unsteady on one’s feet (What else might that look like!? Guess how many people are refused entry to restaurants, movies, pubs because people think they are drunk!?) And let’s not forget about non-physical symptoms like depression, difficulty multi-tasking (like eating and talking or walking and talking at the same time), and feelings of embarrassment about symptoms which make people selfconscious in public. Some tips for how you can help the next time you meet someone with Parkinson’s: Give me time when I am walking, talking or eating. Speak normally and be patient when I find it difficult to make myself understood. Be aware that Parkinson’s affects facial muscles and smiling can be difficult. I may not respond as you would like me to. Do not push or pull me if I am finding it difficult to move. Ensure that I am sitting down before giving me a drink. Do not walk away from me if I am experiencing difficulties. It is important that I receive my medications according to my regime. This means my medications must be given when due, to avoid my symptoms returning. If I do not receive my medications on time, I may move slowly, become anxious, and find it difficult to communicate.

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COMMUNITY GARDEN 3231

Community Garden 3231-servicing the communities of Aireys Inlet, Fairhaven, Moggs Creek and Eastern View The Community Garden has had a good summer season. At the end of Spring we harvested our annual garlic crop to distribute to members. Then we planted out our summer crops and what a bounty they have been. We have been eating three varieties of sweetcorn, some zucchini, cucumber, bush beans, carrots, beetroot, spring onion, basil, parsley, mint, Vietnamese mint, rosemary, sage and a mixed bed of various types of salad. The tomatoes are being picked now and will continue for a while yet. In January, as part of our education series we had Penny Woodward, a well known gardening author, come to speak to members. She had just published a book on managing garden pests using natural methods. She inspired us. She also left behind about 40 varieties of herbs for us to strike and plant out through the garden so that members can gather seeds and use these herbs at home to discourage the bad pests and encourage the good insects. Members want to hear more from her so there may be a return visit. In the meantime Kim Neubecker, from our Gardening Team has run a workshop on propagating herbs for medicinal and pest control. Kim has more workshops planned such as Planting Your Winter Larder. Next we are looking to get a speaker on creating soil. More soon.

The pizza oven has been well used with several fun social events. Thanks to Peter Freeman for building it. We have also tiled the veranda floor and built a food prep table. Daryl Love and the Building Team have been busy. The garden won a grant to buy a mulcher recently. This will be used to build our supplies of compost to enrich the quality of the soil. We are also selling bales of lucerne and sheep manure to members at discount prices. Current membership stands at sixty-nine. Terrence Hoffmann

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Winchelsea Horticultural & Garden Show Moriac & District Playgroup Winchelsea Festival Winchelsea Uniting Church Leighdale Pony Club Trick or Treat Kids Feast Winchelsea Girl Guides Anglesea Kindergarten Make A Wish Foundation Lorne P-12 College Winchelsea Youth Project Inverleigh Primary School Lorne Kindergarten PAN Inc Lorne Business & Tourism Association Lorne Aireys P-12 College-Drama Festival Anglesea Music Festival Angair Inc. Festival Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Marsh Lorne Community Hospital-Menâ€™s Health Modda Football & Netball Club Moriac Primary School Winchelsea Tennis Club WFNC - Junior Football Club

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SALVATION ARMY THRIFT SHOP The Salvos are in town!

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Donations of clean, good quality goods are welcome. The manager, Raema, is looking for volunteers to assist in the shop. She can be contacted at the shop on 5263 1314 or mobile 0411 697 827. Not sure what the shop is all about? Call in, meet Raema and find out about the Salvation Army in Anglesea.

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TECHANGLE

The question I get asked most is - should I buy a desktop (tower) computer or a laptop? If the intention is to use the computer in more than one place in the home or if you may wish to take it with you when you go away, then a laptop is the answer. But if the computer is always going to be in the same place then I suggest a desktop is the better option for several reasons such as: Ideally you should sit with the top of the screen approximately 2 to 3 inches above seated eye level and the screen should be an arm's length away. This is not always easy to achieve with a laptop as both keyboard and screen are in a fixed position. Heavy users of computers of any description are liable to suffer long term shoulder and neck pain if the ergonomics are wrong. With a desktop you can buy the best keyboard and mouse to suit your own needs and both can be moved around the desk easily. If a laptop screen gets damaged, it can be very expensive to get it fixed whereas standalone screens in a desktop configuration are less expensive to either repair or replace. A laptop is very compact and it is difficult if not impossible to add extra items to it unless they

are plugged into a USB slot whereas a desktop tower has plenty of space inside for you to add things should you need to. If a desktop unit is faulty, then any good local repair facility will be able to quickly repair it. If a laptop is faulty then there is a fair chance that it will have to carefully packed up and sent to the manufacturer's repair facility, which could be anywhere in the country. You will need to back up all your data before doing that as most suppliers will not guarantee against loss of data. Carrying laptops around exposes them to a greater risk of damage and being stolen. I am not anti laptop - I think they are very good devices and for many people they are ideal. But not all people need them. Surfcoastwombat

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POLICE BEAT

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This Christmas season saw a new way in which we had extra staff. Extra police were resourced from Geelong and Melbourne and worked from Torquay. These police officers were tasked to Anglesea and Lorne on a daily basis, providing extra coverage for the towns. As a result, we concentrated on car parks in the area as part of Operation Wave. This operation was successful with minimal thefts from cars. We also concentrated on drink driving, with 3,100 random breath tests conducted over December/January with minimal people caught drink driving. New Years Eve was a success; again with minimal incidents. Lorne was the busy area for the evening. As we approach the end of the fire season, I encourage you all to be vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour to us; especially

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are not in attendance and you require police, the nearest 24 With Easter now approaching, it is hour police station is Geelong who time again to prepare for the busy may be able to assist you. weekend and school holidays. At Continue driving safely on our this stage, I am unsure what if any extra staff we will be getting. roads and make 2013 the safest You can be assured that there will yet. be sufficient coverage for the Thanks area during this time. on high fire danger days.

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‘HOUSE-ANGLE’- WHY PEOPLE GIVE THEIR HOUSE A NAME

calls her house Kangaview. Guess why? We’ve all heard the ‘cute’ names people give their homes – Marg After her mother in law died, Di named her home Tara Point ‘bringyourgrogalong’, ‘The Elms’, ‘Ocean breeze’, ‘Wander in’, ‘Wit’s end’, ‘Gunnadoo’, etc. Newsangle is very keen to know why you have given your house its name. People arrive at our front door, read the mosaic name plate, and if they’re not as old as we are or haven’t been church going people they say ‘what’s that mean?’ The words read deo gratias which translates as thank God. It’s at our front door to remind us of how many things we have to be grateful for, not the least being our beautiful home and this amazing Anglesea environment. Every day there’s something new to be grateful for arriving home safely, our visitors, family, the lifestyle we have, etc. etc. The sign is there to promote an attitude of gratitude so that we don’t become complacent and take things for granted. It allows us to acknowledge how richly we are blessed each and every day. My husband had an old aunt who used to write d g (deo gratias) at the end of every sentence in her letters. It used to make us laugh. She’d write ‘we’ve had fine weather, d g’; ‘the roses are blooming at their best d g’; I spoke to your mother yesterday and she is recovering from her bout of flu d g’. As we’ve got older we’ve learnt not to laugh at her, but to seek out the things we are grateful for and acknowledge them with our thanks. Recently, other proud owners have let us in to the background of their house names. Sue and Jeff’s home in Aireys Inlet is called Palace on Alice – when they bought their house in Alice Road, they couldn’t resist the rhyme. Before they lived there permanently, they took great joy in saying ‘we’re going to the palace on the weekend.’ As a bit of a joke, they gave their friends Bob and Annette a similar style house name Mansion on Murray. Liz calls her home Mootala in honour of the Swedish town where her ancestors lived. Judy and Barry’s home is called Allawa. They believe Barry’s aunt who previously owned the house had a strong connection to a town in Scotland with this name.

in memory of their former family home in Tatura. Jill’s home on the cliffs at Aireys Inlet is called Thalatta, Greek for sea (she thinks). Living right on the border of Coogoorah Park offered another family the easy choice of Coogoorah for their home. Running a B & B ‘on the side’ gave Michael and Anne Marie the idea of calling their home Angleside. Rick’s wife Margaret grew up in Ivanhoe, and their home in Donald was called Ivanhoe – it made sense to them to carry on this theme. The Renkins call their home “Renkin et al”. Et al often includes a cast of 100’s! An anonymous gentleman told us his house is called ‘Randyrise”. When asked, with some caution, to explain the meaning, he merely said he bought the house when he was 23, and that says it all! We note one home called Is-n-ers– obviously a jointly owned property. Capung is the Indonesian word for dragonfly, and honours Debbie’s sister , who died and had a special love for Bali and dragonflies. Marie’s home is called Don’shill to honour her husband Don. Alistair and Unice were to call their house ‘Dunitall’ after countless weekends and holidays rebuilding their home after ’83 bushfires. It seems they were so exhausted at the end of the build that they still have not had the energy to put the sign up! Ian and Liz call their home Wombat Hollow. In the days when credit cards were being introduced, a business gimmick promoting a plastic ‘wombat’ credit card began their passion for collecting wombats – concrete, wooden, plastic – you name it, they had it. Wombats now adorn their garden in multitudes. Please contact us at NewsAngle if you would like to share the reasons you have for naming your home. Liz Clark

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ANGLESEA BOWLING CLUB – ANNUAL TRIPLES FOR TRIERS COMPETITION

The Anglesea Bowling Club conducted its annual ‘Triples for Triers’ in Jan/ Feb this year.

The organising of this event was led by Life Member of the Bowling Club , Len Cockerill and his team of helpers including Sarah Jacobs and Trish Bodman. The Bowling Club wishes to thank Shane Madden and his staff at the Bendigo Community Bank for sponsoring this event along with anyone else who provided sponsorship including Craig Leeman. Richard Sheehan Anglesea Bowling Club.

Life member Len Cockerill

Assessing the bowls placement In total 32 teams, made up of local businesses, service clubs, sporting and church groups and friends, took part in 5 nights of social bowls with scores being recorded and prizes awarded on the final night of the competition.

Mermaids Winners Blue Group: Mermaids – Jill Gall, Judy Nancarrow, Colleen Hyatt, subMarg Sheehan. Runners Up: BATA Bowlers – Raylene Fordham, Barbara Lane, Justin Morris, sub- Ben Rainsford. Winners Red Group: How the Locals Like It – Ryan Calvert, Kezia Holbray-Morgan, Luke Chrzoanwoski Runners up – Newsagents – Jackie Fiedler, Helen Stephens, Mick Hastie. Most Touches

An award for the most touches over the five nights was won by Jill Gall with eight touches.

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CANCER COUNCIL GAMES - CARD DAY

ANGLESEA ART SHOW INC. 27th Annual Art & Craft Show

All items for sale. Devonshire teas available

Anglesea Golf Club Tuesday 16th April 11.00am - 3.00pm $20 (lunch, tea & coffee) Raffle Tickets - Margo 5263 3276 Marian 5263 1633

Awards for best paintings of the show and new award to cover aspects of “Surfing.” Awards presented on opening night.

ANGLESEA RIVERBANK MARKET

Variety of paintings from talented local artists exhibited, also quality crafts

(including Community Food Stall)

Opening Night Friday 7 June at 7.30pm Drinks, Nibbles, and a chance of winning an original painting

Sunday 31 March

Organised by the Anglesea & District Community House

Saturday 8 June & Sunday 9 June - 10.00am - 5.00pm Monday 10 June - 10.00am - 3.30pm Admission $3 daily ANGLESEA MEMORIAL HALL

Wednesday 25th April 67th ANZAC Day Service

ENQUIRIES Pat 0418 179554

CANCER COUNCIL AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST MORNING TEA Anglesea Bowling Club Friday 10th May 10.30 — 12.00 noon $10 donation

Stall & Raffle All Welcome

Assemble 9.00am at Crn. Noble Street & Great Ocean Road. Step off at 9.30am followed by Wreath Laying Ceremony at RSL Hall, 30 Murray St. Refreshments to follow Everyone welcome including children LEST WE FORGET

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RSL SUNDAY ROAST

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Anglesea Community Vegetable Garden CFA Winsome Coutts Terry McKnight 0413 946 343 0447 635131 Aireys Inlet & District Association Anne Porter Cricket Club, Anglesea 5289 6754 Mark Stoneham ANGAIR 5263 1085 (office) angair@pipeline.com.au

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Art House (Surf Coast) Pat McKenzie 0418 179554

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Bowling Club, Anglesea Office 5263 1229

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Cancer Council, Surf Coast Margo Davey 5263 3276

Historical Society Bruce Bodman 5263 1249

Community Garden 3231 Aireys Inlet Terrence Hoffmann 0438 533 346

Las Loma School Committee Simon Clark 5263 1812

Family History Group Pat Hughes

Football Club Anglesea Ian Poulton Golf Club, Anglesea 5263 1582

Lions Club of Anglesea David Morris 5263 3085

Probus (Surf Coast) Karl Jacklin 0412 619219

Lioness Club of Anglesea Dawn Newton 0428 632206

Red Cross, Aireys Inlet/Anglesea Barbara Morrissy 5263 1304

Men’s Shed Bob Dwyer 5263 3004

RSL Angie Marchment 5263 3494

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

Senior Citizens John Mulder 5263 2007

Netball Club, Anglesea Megan Lourey O402 475 299

Surf Life Saving Club, Anglesea 5263 1107 (office)

Platypus Toy Library Amanda George 0421 791803 Playgroup, Anglesea Sophie Stickland 0428 571 790

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Working in our Community Garden Tending to the garden beds.

Tiger building up the garden beds.

BELOW Terrifying heights on the high ropes! course! Look at the enormous sunflowers!

Jackson, Owen and Matt on the low ropes.

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JACK BURGESS HEAD TEACHER 1949-1962 Jack also organized a wonderful concert in ‘I saw a patch of Pterostylis nutand on 1960. 53 years later I still remember the the way to school Mr Burgess.’ I didn’t Teacher of Anglesea State song How Many Kinds Of Sweet have a clue what he was talking about School from 1949 to 1962. A but I soon learnt as we used to go for Flowers Grow In An English Country recent meeting of the Garden. My parents and friends were in bush walks to observe seasonal Anglesea Historical Society bloomings etc. the audience and thought it was was entitled Memories of marvellous. My classroom had two low windows on Jack Burgess. Jack was a the passage side. Jack had fitted shelves Jack was wonderful to us out of school well loved teacher and hours and enriched our lives in so many where there were displays of sponges, students, parents and a ways. He was our mentor and dear friend sharks’ eggs, skeletons and other items fellow teacher spoke of their and we kept in touch until his death. When collected by the children. fond memories. During the summer, beach bags hung in I arrived in Anglesea I had to board at the Below are the memories of a the passage and when the temperature hotel and Jack gave me the school junior teacher who was cleaning money to help me out. Then reached a certain point we all walked nutured and encouraged by down to the river for swimming lessons. when Jenny and I moved into a shack Jack. This article is reprinted Throughout the winter, Jack emptied the behind the school Jack took us shopping from an article in the March small bottles of school milk into a boiler, for food once a week and for a drive to Edition of the Anglesea learn more about the area. warmed it and added a frothy milo Historical Society’s mixture. It was beautiful. The children When Bob Gosbell reopened Aireys Inlet Newsletter. lined up at recess with their mugs and school, in the church, at the beginning of enjoyed a chat as well as their milk drink. term 2 1960, Jack was fantastic. Bob says Rosalie Cannon, nee Irvine, that he could not have managed without At the annual combined district sports summed it all up in her story him. The four of us got together every day our children all had a turn in an of Jack. - As a 19 year old Wednesday night, played sport and had a event. I don’t think we had trials or teacher with one year’s experience, I was posted to practices to find the best,. We never won wonderful meal followed by table tennis and a hot supper. We also played cards. Anglesea Primary School in but we all just had a great time. In the In Bob’s words, ‘Jack was unique. There past Jack had made sports uniforms for 1960, and so began the was no one like him. My children loved him the children whose parents couldn’t happiest two years of my 35 and often quoted him.’ afford them. He could turn his hand to year teaching career. Jack Our lives were made richer because we anything. Burgess was Principal and Jenny White taught preps, 1 From my classroom I could see concrete were lucky enough to spend time with this wonderful man and we all took with us the and 2, while Jack and I and stone bird baths which the children lessons we learned from him. taught Grades 3 to 6 in the had made. We used to watch whiteother room until a new room plumed homey eaters and lots of other A collection of photos, a written record of was completed. small birds, which the children identified, Jack Burgess and the film of those who It didn’t take Jenny and I spoke at the February meeting is available drinking and bathing . Heavenly! long to realise Jack was a at the Museum. unique and wonderful man who treated the children in a way which allowed them to thrive. He was a shy, humble, kind and extremely knowledgeable man; a great plus sportsman, pianist, cook and host and a man who knew his place in the natural world. We didn’t ever hear a raised voice or a cross word and the children blossomed in this happy atmosphere. We covered the set curriculum, but the children also gained a wonderful knowledge of plant species, learning both common and scientific names. I can remember Kenny Butterworth, aged 8, saying

Jack Burgess was Head

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AIREYS INLET CAMPUS - LORNE P-12 COLLEGE

The students from Aireys Inlet love their community, and always love being included in its special events. On Saturday February 16th, a special commemorative service was held by the Coastal Fire Brigades at the Aireys Pub to mark the 30th Anniversary of the Ash Wednesday Bushfires that devastated our beautiful area. It provided a great opportunity for people to catch up and share their stories and memories of that fateful day. We heard the stories of people who fought the fires, of people who had suffered losses, of people who had rebuilt their lives from nothing, of people whose devastation was so overwhelming that they left Aireys after the fires and never returned. For some

what has shaped their new community and to show their appreciation of what many of our older residents had to endure. It all served as a very timely reminder of what nature can do to us, and that we need to be vigilant and work together so that we never let this happen to us again. The beautiful singing voices of the students from Aireys Inlet and Anglesea raised the roof, and brought everyone to their feet – and towards the very tempting community BBQ. Recently, they were invited to be part of a very special day which gave them the opportunity to learn more about the very special place they live in, and about the community that they are now a very important part of.

people it was the first time they had been back to Aireys in 30 years, and they told of how different Aireys was now – different, but the same. It was also great to see many new and younger members of our community there to mark the occasion, to learn more about

YUM!! YUM!!! At Aireys school we’ve got a pizza oven. We use it at the fair and on special occasions. The pizza made with the pizza oven is very tasty. The pizza oven is made out of sandstone brick dug up from our local area. We grow our own vegetables for pizza toppings so it’s very fresh!

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Sed Sed Sed Sed Sed

I woke up one summer morning and got out of bed and got dressed. Then I went outside and saw Pipeline—IT WAS PUMPING!!!!!!! Then I went out to the shed to get my surfboard, but I realised it needed some wax. So I got my wax and waxed it up. I kissed my mum and went to the beach. When I got to the beach I caught one wave. In the middle of the wave, I wiped out and sunk to the bottom of the sea. Suddenly I could breathe under the water! I heard someone say, “Hi Patrick.” Then I heard, “Hi Sponge Bob.” I looked down and there, standing in front of me, was Sponge Bob and Patrick. Suddenly Sponge Bob said, “Hi there! What’s your name?” and I said, “Sed.” He said, “Hi Sed. I’m Sponge Bob and this is my friend Patrick. Come with me and I will show you the Krusty Krab. That’s where I work.” “Ok,” I said excitedly. We walked down the road to the Krusty Krab. “Hi Mr Krabs,” said Sponge Bob. “Hi Sponge Bob,” said Mr Krabs. “Who’s your little friend here, Sponge Bob?” said Mr Krabs. “Oh, this is Sed,” said Sponge Bob, “and he fell from the sky!” “Can he cook?” asked Mr Krabs. “Yes I can,” I said. “Oh great. You can get right on the job then,” said Mr Krabs. “Ok,” I said. After we had served everyone and it was time to go home, Sponge Bob and I went to his pineapple house. “You can stay here,” said Sponge Bob. “Thank you,” I said, and I walked in and then we went to bed. Gary, his snail pet, slept on me. The next day we went to see Squidwerd. He didn’t want to do anything with us so we left to see Patrick. When we got there we went shopping and when we got back I said good bye to Sponge Bob and Patrick. I swam back to the surface then I went home. My mum said, “Where did you go last night?” I said, “Oh, I just stayed at a friend’s place.” “Ok,” she said. “Well goodnight,” I said. “Goodnight darling,” she said, then I went to my room. I said to myself, “Did I shrink?” ……… but I went to sleep. By Chloe Coad Wrobleski

Term One@ Aireys During Term 1, the P-2 students worked busily on their outdoor projects. They learnt to work together, develop leadership skills and organise themselves individually and in teams. The destination for their journeys was growing vegetables for the Preps, with the 1/2s working hard to develop public awareness for the need to protect our school reserve for their own enjoyment and for that of future generations.

COMMUNITY SERVICE PRICE LIST The following services and equipment are available at the Anglesea Community House: PHOTOCOPYING A4—20c a copy (15c own paper), 10c for groups (8c own paper) Double sided 35c (30c own paper), 20c groups (15c own paper) A3—30c a copy, 15c groups Double sided 50c, 30c groups The Year 3-6 classes started off their year participating in lots of multi-age group work. They looked at Flight in science, problem solving skills in Maths labs and watched BTN together on Thursdays, having lots of great discussions around the topics.

LAMINATING $1.50 per A4 sheet, $3.00 per A3 sheet PLASTIC COMB BINDING $4 per document bound FACSIMILE $1.00 for first page of fax, then 50c per page (overseas POA) COMPUTER USE $4.00 per hour, $2.00 concession

ROOM HIRE Price on application

FURNITURE FOR HIRE Folding trestle tables $5 each per day, Chairs $1 per day

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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: Holy Communion 9.15am. 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: Torquay Parish Office 5261 5558

St Christopher’s Catholic Church Located in Camp Road, Anglesea Saturday Evening Mass: 6.30 pm during Daylight Saving time 5.30 pm non daylight saving time Easter Services Good Friday – 3:00 pm Easter Sunday 10.30 am (no Saturday service) Parish Priest Fr. Linh Tran Phone 5243 9891

Anglesea Baptist Church Church: Sunday School: Bible Studies: Youth Group:

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 Are run during the week. For more information contact Pastor James Lewis on 5263 2744 For Years 7 - 12, contact Michael 0411 574 022

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 Church: Sunday morning: 2nd Wednesday: 4th Wednesday Bellbrae Worship Service: Bellbrae Op Shop: Minister:

Murch Crescent, near the bridge, and overlooking the Anglesea River Worship is at 9.00 am All welcome Communion service on the second Sunday of each month 10:30 am, Holy Communion All are welcome 1:30 pm, Afternoon Ladies Fellowship 11.00 am Sundays Open: Thurs, Fri, Sat Rev. Helen Robinson 0408 527 521

St Aidan’s Church, Aireys Inlet Anglican Sunday morning

8.00 am Holy Communion Contact Parish Office 5261 5558

Catholic Mass:

6.30 pm Saturday (during daylight saving time) 6.00 non daylight saving time Father Wally Tudor 5237 6782

Uniting Church Service:

Worship on Sunday at 10:30 am Rev Helen Robinson 0408 527 521

Combined Churches Coffee, Chat & Get Together:

10.00 am 1st Friday of the month - all welcome

Anglesea Combined Churches Services The four Christian churches of Anglesea combine four times a year to share in worship. On Sunday 14 April the churches will combine at 9.15 am to celebrate worship together at the Anglican Transfiguration Church Cnr Camp Road and Main Street. Everyone is welcome to share in this combined service Enquiries Parish Office 5261 5558

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VOICES FOR PERU COLLEGE. – LAS LOMAS PERU

is with great pleasure that I write the report for the school on the Hill - Las Lomas, in the impoverished area on the outskirts of Lima, Peru. During the months of January and Heads down to work at school February free demonstration classes have begun in the new building, financed by the Anglesea and Birchip communities and constructed by the energetic Anglesea team, led by Paul Messer from Birchip, in March last year. These classes are free and help advertise the school before school commences formally in March. The structure of the school is three levels of classes with the following number of children enrolled three year olds - 11, four year olds – 5, five year olds - 12. The response from an amazing number of people in this generous community has provided enough sponsorship to establish the school and have sufficient funds to employ 3 teachers and 2 teacher aides. These funds will also provide books and equipment, electricity and essential water supplies. The teachers have been appointed and the first meeting of

the parents and staff was held on the weekend of 23rd February. This early education for children, living in the shanties, will encourage positive attitudes towards schooling, benefiting both parents and the students and ultimately lead to much greater opportunities for career options when they are older. The proximity of the First Day school and personal supervision of attendance will encourage many more children to participate. I am looking forward to travelling to Las Lomas in April for the inauguration of the school and to deliver a large case of pencils, crayons, pastels and books, kindly donated to ‘Voices For Peru College’ from Torquay College. Whilst there I hope to set up an English Teaching Program for allage students, so that future volunteers have a syllabus to follow for continuity. This education is very beneficial for the children’s future job opportunities in this tourist area in Peru. For any further enquiries please contact - .Margaret Sheehan on 0407971508 - Simon Clark on 52631812

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