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LINTON News March 2018
“My Linton - Mining the stories of Linton” Everyone has a story,
a history, a narrative of their hometown. Linton on Literary Arts,
a.k.a. LOLA, will explore, capture and showcase the spirit of
Linton though performing and visual arts. The entire Linton
community, both past and present, will be be given the opportunity
to tell their story about “My Linton”.
Lola will be officially launched during the Golden Plains Arts
Trail on the 17th and 18th of March, starting with a photographic
display of portraits by local Victoria Smith Photography and a
presentation by Jill Wheeler from the Linton & District
Historical Society. There will be further workshops and events that
past and present Lintonians can take part in to capture stories and
images. The culmination of Lola will be a vibrant weekend of events
on the 20th and 21st of October showcasing the outcomes of the
project including both visual and performing arts.
We are encouraging all local school aged children to draw a
picture of themselves, a special place in Linton, someone from
Linton who you admire or something that represents what Linton to
them. We have extended the due date until March the 12th and the
frame for the picture is on the back of this newsletter. Please
bring finished pictures to Linton Bazaar or Wares, Plants ‘n’
Things.
Dates for your diary! • 12th of March —“My Linton” pictures by
school aged children due in • 16th, 17th and 18th of March—Launch •
April to October—further workshops and events – more details to
come • 20th and 21st of October—Celebratory weekend Want to take
part or volunteer to help? Feel free to speak to the members of the
organising group—Warren Bowen, Pam Southerington, Halina Sztynda
and Kylie Turville. Alternatively contact us via Facebook or email
[email protected] . Follow Lola on Facebook to keep up to
date with events -
https://www.facebook.com/lintonOnLiteraryArts/
The Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund is provided
through Regional Arts Australia, administered in Victoria by
Regional Arts Victoria.
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Linton and District Progress Associa�on President’s Report
What a great community we are a part of. There are so many
examples of people helping and par��ip��g in things to help not
only themselves but others within the community.
The Linton & District Pantry is stocked by locals, many of
whom donate on a weekly basis. The pantry helps many locals who are
struggling or who might be having a rough week.
There are a number of volunteers lined up to help with Clean Up
Australia Day next week. Rhea, who is rela�ely new to the area, has
kindly volunteered to manage the morning.
Eugene Grigg is organising an event for “neighbour day” at
Wares, Plants ’n’ Things a�er hearing about the day on the
radio.
Ma� and Ken are organising another Karaoke evening at the Linton
Bowls Club on the 24th with a Country and Western theme.
Linton & District Progress are busy organising events for
the Golden Plains Arts Trail and Lola (see later in the newsle�er
for further details).
It was also great to see some fresh faces at the Linton &
District Progress Comm��ee mee���this month. Remember these mee��s
are open to all.
We are always looking for people to help and take part in
projects so if you are interested in joining in please let us know.
Remember: the more the merrier and many hands make light work.
It is great to see the community working together to help bring
Linton to life.
Warren (President), Kylie (Vice President) & Pam (Public
���r)
Linton & District Progress Asso����
DEADLINE: 21st of the month Contribu�ons from the community are
welcome and encouraged. Deadlines must be adhered to, otherwise
there is no guarantee of inclusion in the newsle�er. Please send
adve��ements and contribu�ons to:
[email protected]
Advertising in the newsletter Interested in advertising in the
newsletter? Watch this space or contact [email protected] for
further details
From the Past - The Grenville Standard 23 June 1917
The dancing boom in Linton co��ues unabated, and the Library is
making hay while the sun shines. Saturday night’s dance was
����ended, and one of the most enjoyable held yet. An all-night
ball will be held in aid of the Library on Friday night, 6th July,
at the Parish Hall. Much of the success of these dances is due to
the excellent music of Mr and Mrs A. Hiscock and Mr G. Sanderson,
who give their services free of charge in order to help a local
in�����. They are to be commended for their public spirit. [Note
that this was during World War I]
Neighbour Day is an annual event celebrated on the last Sunday
in March. The aim is to build better relationships with those
people who live in the local community.
For Linton, there will be an event held at Wares, Plants ‘n’
Things from 2pm on Sunday March the 25th. For those attending there
will be some drinks and scones provided by the “Pay it Forward
Board” that has been funded by the community and travellers through
Linton.
So bring a neighbour or a friend from Linton and pop along. A
great opportunity to meet new people, look out for each other and
have an afternoon out.
Where: 88 Sussex St, Linton
When: 2pm until 3:30pm
Index Calendar of Events
......................................... 27 Carngham Linton
Football Club ................... 28 CFA
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13 Church services ...............................................
25 Community Groups ........................................ 26
Cooking Corner ............................................... 19
Cops Capers .....................................................
11 Codeword / Crossword Puzzle ..................... 18 From the
Plovers Nest (Bowls Club) ............ 29 Kids Corner
..................................................... 16 Linton
Cricket Club ........................................ 29 Linton
Community Coordinators ................. 19 Linton & District
Historical Society ............. 7 Linton & District Men’s Shed
....................... 17 Linton & District Progress
Association........ 2 Linton Play Reading Group
........................... 19 Linton Primary School
................................... 14 Linton Recreation Reserve
............................. 24 Mayors Message
.............................................. 23 Solutions
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Linton and the Golden Plains Arts Trail On the 17th and 18th of
March the Golden Plains Arts Trail will hit Linton. There are two
official venues and four local artists participating, including
Victoria Smith Photography, Marijke Groothuis, Lisa Thomlinson and
Neil Southerington.
In addition to the official events, the Linton & District
Progress Association has been helping other artists and crafts
people also take part in the weekend. All of the shops in town will
be used in some way including window displays, pictures being hung
and artwork completed by local school aged children being
displayed. Printing and blacksmiths displays are planned at the
Forge.
Buskers will keep you entertained as you walk the streets of
Linton enjoying the visual displays. Further events and displays
will also be happening as a part of Lola so the streets of Linton
will come to life!
A Friday night preview will also be held for Linton locals who
would like a sneak peak.
Further details will be released on the Linton Facebook page and
available at Wares, Plants ‘n’ Things and The Linton Bazaar closer
to the event.
Want to help or take part? Contact the Linton & District
Progress Association ([email protected]) for further
information.
Homestyle food cooked right here in in our cosy kitchen.
Chris and Kylie Turville
88 Sussex St, Linton
Phone: 5318 3195 (shop)
or 0448 428 190 (mobile)
[email protected]
Note: new opening hours e���ve from the 5th of March
Thursday to Sunday 9:00 to 3ish
We will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday over the cooler months
but can open for catering and group bookings.
Images taken from the Golden Plains Arts Trail Website:
Top right —”Eagle” by Lisa Thomlinson
Left —”Memories” by Marijke Groothius
Right—”Bearded Baker” by Victoria Smith
mailto:[email protected]
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Got a pile of tyres? Environment Protection Authority Victoria
(EPA) is warning businesses and landholders of the hazards of
keeping piles of waste tyres.
Abandoned tyres form a breeding ground for vermin, tyres can
decay and contaminate soil and groundwater, and a tyre fire
generates toxic smoke and is difficult to extinguish.
EPA regulations allow storage of waste tyres if you have a
genuine use for them, but urges you to dispose of unused waste
tyres in landfill or at a recycling facility.
See www.epa.vic.gov.au for advice on what’s legal, and if you
suspect someone is illegally stockpiling, dumping or burning old
tyres, call EPA’s 24-hour hotline on 1300 EPA VIC (1300 372
842).
http://www.epa.vic.gov.au
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Linton and District Historical Society Inc. Report for March
2018
Next History Night on Monday 5 March 2018, 7:30pm, in the Shire
Offices This is a topic of relevance to everyone in Linton, so we
extend this invitation to all Lintonians!
Guest speaker: from Clunes, Graeme Johnstone “Creative Clunes
& Booktown - the transformation of a village utilizing cultural
tourism and cluster
marketing” With the decline of many small rural towns such as
Linton, stories about how some towns have successfully reinvented
themselves is an emerging topic in our rural Australian history.
Clunes has done this successfully with its Booktown theme. Visitors
welcome - please bring a plate to share.
Check us out on Facebook -
https://www.facebook.com/lintonhistory Or on our website -
www.lintonhistory.org.au
Sales of Linton: A Photographic History are booming! Our recent
publication, Linton: A Photographic History, is selling like hot
cakes!
100 pages of historic black and white photographs from the
collection of the Historical Society, many never previously
published. Chapters include: Beginnings, Gold, The Early Town, The
Later Town, Agriculture and Industry, Education, Religion, Sports,
Clubs and Societies, Linton People, Celebrations and
Commemorations. There is also an extensive index.
Don’t forget to get your copy – it is available at the Shire
Offices, the café Wares, Plants ‘n Things, and the Historical
Society for $30.00 (plus $12 postage and han-dling if
required).
Clunes Booktown celebrations Photo courtesy of Graeme
Johnstone
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Electrical Contractor Specialising in Solar Panels Servicing
Linton and District Phone: 53682001 www.keemin.com.au
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The Railway Hotel Linton 73 Sussex St, Linton Ph: (03) 5344
7214
Open Tuesday to Sunday
Meals—Friday and Saturday nights Pizza— Tuesday to Sunday
nights
Monthly Sunday Arvo Jam Sessions. First Sunday of the Month
Time: 3pm to 6pm
Come along and bring your own instruments for a jam. PA, guitar
amps, bass amp, and drum kit supplied. Spectators—gold coin
donation Performers— FREE Hosted by Glenn Suckling on Bass
Guitar
Next Jam: Sunday March 4th
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Open Monday to Friday 9:00am5:30pm
Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm
Shop 1, The Well, 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale
Phone: (03) 5342 8695 Fax: (03) 5342 8395
Manufacture and alteration of all types of garments.
Over 20 years experience – mens, womens and childrens
clothing.
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Ph. 0411209920
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Scratches • Stitching Repairs and Hand Sewing • Recliner Repairs
& Parts Replacement • Supply of our proprietary Leather Care
Products.
LEATHER
The DOCTOR
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If you see something, say something because that small bit of
information could fill a gap in an investigation. Call
Crimestoppers on 1300 333 000 or contact Linton Police Station on
53 447211.
You may be diverted to the Bacchus Marsh Police Station where
you will be able to talk to another police member or in an
EMERGENCY Dial 000 I can be emailed on the following -
[email protected].
This is probably the most reliable form to get me as I will get
it. If you have another type of crisis Life Line, Beyond Blue
or
your local GP can assist you.
Hello everyone, another month has passed us by and with March
being full of ac���, it will be gone within a �ash with school
holidays, footy ����g, and Easter.
Crime
This month I have a few m��ers to run past you all. Last month
there were two kangaroos killed l�� at the Cape Clear Park. During
the same night there were hoons reported in the Recr��on Reserve
area. To say the ferals were out of control is an understatement.
There are suspects who may just �nd their utes o� the road
soon.
There have been a few��res reported. Some have been suspicious
and some have been dumb landowners who think just because it is
getting cooler they can now burn o��rubbish. THIS IS NOT ON. FIRE
RESTRICTIONS are likely to con��ue��� at least the end of
March.
Sheep have been reported stolen in the Wallinduc area. There
were 128 mixed age ewes and 90 ewe lambs stolen. A suspect will be
spoken to�����on to this o�ence in the near future.
On Tuesday the 6th of February, a silver Holden Commodore Sedan
��ended at the Linton Takeaway with three occupants. They have
driven o��without paying. Inve����ons are ��l ongoing.
You may have seen the helicopter a couple of weeks ago in the
area. Due to the hard work of the airwing, there will be a few back
doors entered in the next few weeks when you least expect it..
���c
I love it when a plan comes together. In the last month, there
have been NO serious accidents reported to police in the area as
far as I am aware.
Please start looking at your car in prep���on for school holiday
travels.
Last month, I asked for inform��on�����on to the burnouts on the
Glenelg Highway. I now have suspects but need to obtain footage
with��me and date stamped before my hierarchy will allow me to take
the cars under the hoon legisl��on. Please keep the inform��on
coming in though. Give me an anonymous call or contact Crime
Stoppers or Dob In A Hoon.
GENERAL
During this last week, a lady was pulled from her horse in the
Linton area by a large dog. She has sustained injuries to her l��
leg but will thankfully make a full recovery. The next day the
owners of the dog surrendered their PET to be dealt with. They are
devastated as well that their dog could do this as they have not
witnessed this type of behaviour before. They are responsible dog
owners so please do not blame them. There have been horrible
comments made on social media and keyboard warriors should refrain
from such comments.
I don’t usually do this, as vet costs are so high for the
treatment of Ellie the horse, I am willing to take cash don��ons to
assist with the treatment un�� the end of March.
The envelopes can be dropped o� to the Police ���on or le� with
my depu���uno���l of course) at Wares, Plants ‘n’ Things Café.
Please mark on the envelope Ellie.
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Each year, Linton Fire Brigade takes the op-portunity to 'give
back' a little of the support we receive and donate back into our
Community. This year was the 30th anniversary of the Lin-
ton Community Australia Day breakfast. Whilst we have not been
the the driving force for all of these years we are proud to
support this wonderful community event and continue
the tradition into the future. With the weather cooling off it
is important to remember that the Fire Danger remains high and
restrictions still apply. The environment is still tinder dry from
a very dry and warm sum-mer. STUBBLE BURNING permits will soon be
open to farmers. You may be able to smell or see smoke or a haze
from these fires. Don't be alarmed, please call 000 If you SEE
FLAMES OR A COLUMN OF SMOKE that you believe is not a controlled
burn.
Don’t be complacent, remain vigilant and check the CFA website
www.cfa.vic.gov.au, contact
the Brigade with any concerns or queries.
Linton Members will be collecting money for the Royal Children’s
Hospital Appeal on Good Fri-
day....Give that they may grow!
Wishing you all a Safe and Happy Easter.
LINTON TAKEAWAY & NEWSAGENCY Proprietors Ann and Wayne
Open Seven Days a Week Phone 5344 7362 • Fuel, Petrol and
Diesel
• Hamburgers, Fish and Chips, Pizza, Pastries, Fresh Bread,
Rolls, Groceries and Meat Ice Cream and Icy Poles
• Home Made Cakes, Cream Filled Spong- es
• Cappuccinos, Tea, Soft Drinks
• Newspapers, Magazine Home Delivery Available
• Bottle Gas, Also Refills & Swap ‘N’ Goes
• City Link Passes, Prepaid Mobile/ Internet
• Pre-paid Home Phone
• Fishing Licences
• DVD Hire
• EFTPOS available
• DVD Hire
http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au
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Our Vision: Fostering Excellence through Respect, Responsibility
and Community Connection. This term we have welcomed our new preps,
four in all, to begin their learning journey with Linton Primary
School. We also welcomed the Benning family and new staff Miss Choi
(Korean) and Mrs. Hilder (sharing Grade 3-6 with Miss Walker).
Athletics practice is well under way, building up to the Linton
District School Sports Association’s carnival on Friday the 23rd of
March. New programs this year are a Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics joint venture with Cape Clear P.S.
students, headed by Miss Walker and Mrs. Mellusco from Cape Clear.
Our Musical Futures program is also building momentum, with new
instrument purchases supporting classroom based lessons in ukulele,
guitar and drumming.
We are currently participating in the Coles Sports for Schools
promotion. Thank you to those who have already dropped off vouchers
to the school letterbox, and to everyone else, we would love to
have your support.
Thanks are already due to all of our families who attended our
Term I working bee, to our mowing team, our Breakfast Club helpers,
Parents and Friends members and Tony Walker. Tony is whipping our
cross-country team into shape (and me by default) with a weekly run
to supplement our morning fitness activities.
Our 2018 Prep students: Welcome to Chloe, Nilah, Campbell and
Liam.
Enrolment enquiries welcome: Contact: Ian Forrester,
Principal
Ph. 5344 7341
Email: [email protected]
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Senior students recently attended the Earth Ed Centre at Mount
Clear Secondary to cap of their Term II Science unit. Here they
became ‘Earthquake Explorers’, investigating different types of
geological-based
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How many words can you make from the letters in the wheel? Each
word must contain the hub letter. Can you find a 9-letter word and
at least 20 other words of five letters or more avoiding proper
nouns?
Smile Time
Q. How do you inspire an artist? A. Easel-y.
Q. Why was the artist afraid he would go to jail? A. Because he
had been framed.
Q. Why Van Gough become a painter? A. Because he didn’t have an
ear for music.
Q. What do you call a painting by a cat? A. A paw-trait.
Knock knock! Who’s there? Monet. Monet who? Monet does grow on
trees!
Famous A��ts KIDS CORNER
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Linton & District Men’s Shed Update
As we enter our third year at the Linton & District Men’s
Shed, things are continuing apace. Our local communities are
increasingly supportive of us and our activities. Recent examples
of projects we have been asked to undertake are the renovation of
Linton’s town bench seats, restoration of an outdoor table,
building a ramp to enable a resident to access his front door with
his motorised scooter, building a plant potting table, restoration
of a garden bench, cleaning up a yard for someone unable to do it
them-selves, cutting firewood – and the list goes on.
In addition to these community projects, members work on their
own projects includ-ing children’s toys, Dr Who’s Tardises (or is
it Tardi?), bird feeders, camping tables, wood turning, etc.
We have a good balance between projects and fellowship. We enjoy
sitting around the table and having a cuppa and a good chat where
we can brainstorm projects, solve the problems of the world or help
a member with his problems.
We invite everyone to call in and visit us on Wednesdays and
Saturdays anytime between 11am and 3pm. You will be made welcome
and you can have a look at what we do, our
equipment and us. You could also have a look at some stuff we
have for sale. We are always keen for new mem-bers – come in and
give it a go!
It is timely to express our thanks to local businesses who have
supported us over the years – Linton Takeaway, Smythesdale &
Skipton Supermarkets and Linton’s Wares, Plants ‘n’ Things. We also
value Kath Blackwell as a friend
of our shed.
Bennita, our secretary, is recovering from a recent successful
lung transplant. We hear that Bennita is progressing well and we
all wish her and Michael and their family all the best for the
future. We look forward to their return.
Whitford Liquid Waste Ballarat
Septic Tanks Grease Traps Water Tank Cleaning Industrial Waste
Hydro Excavation No job too BIG or small Call Jason on: P: 03 5331
1829 M: 0418 146 625 F: 03 5344 8360
www.whitfordliquidwaste.com.au
Thank you to everyone who bought tickets in the Linton and
District Men's Shed raffle in December. The winners were:
1st prize, the coffee set Adam with ticket number 268
2nd prize, Decorated Christmas Cake with ticket number 097
3rd prize, Cinema tickets with ticket number 222
All prize winner were notified and have received their
prizes.
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CODEWORD PUZZLE
Each letter in this puzzle is represented by a number 1-26. Can
you crack the code and solve the crossword? Every letter of the
alphabet is used at least once. Two letters are already in place to
get you started.
EASY
MEDIUM
PUZZLE PAGE
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Lemon Zucchini Cake Provided by Julie Eaton Ingredients
1¼ cup granulated sugar 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 eggs,
room temperature ⅓ cup vanilla almondmilk 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp
vanilla or almond extract 2 cups ca���ur or plain��our 1¼ tsp
baking powder ½ tsp kosher salt 1½ cup shredded zucchini, drained
and squeezed dry 2 tbsp lemon zest
Glaze 1 cup powdered sugar 1-2 tbsp lemon juice
Instruc�ons 1. Preheat oven to 350F. 2. Spray a loaf pan with
baking spray and line with
parchment paper. Set aside. 3. Combine��our, baking powder, and
salt in a medium
bowl and whisk together. Set aside. 4. In a large bowl, combine
the sugar and olive and oil.
Whisk to combine. 5. Add eggs and almond milk and whisk
together. 6. Add lemon juice and vanilla extract and��r to
combine. 7. Add��our mixture and��r just un�� incorporated.
8. Fold in zucchini and lemon zest. 9. Pour b��er into the
prepared pan and bake for 45 to
55 minutes or un�� an inserted toothpick comes out with moist
crumbs. The top of the cake should look dry.
10. Place the loaf on a cooling rack and cool for 15 minutes.
Use the parchment paper to carefully life the cake from the pan.
Let cool completely on rack.
To make glaze 1. In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar and
lemon
juice. Whisk un�� smooth. 2. Drizzle the glaze over the cake
Lemon Zucchini Cake is great for this��e of year when people
have lots of zucchini in the garden. I make this at work and it is
very popular. I use plain��our instead of ca���ur. Cheers Julie
Play reading resumed this month with a 'Gay melodrama from the
90s' and one act plays from America and Russia. All very different
pieces of writing in their own right with opportunities to try out
accents and even sing. Stretched us all somewhat! Lots
of laughs! David and I visited The Victorian Drama League in
Melbourne last week to peruse a number of plays and choose suitable
texts for the group to read in the future. The Drama league is one
of those funny little places accessed via a door from a laneway, a
very slow elevator or three flights of steps and past a
number of offices of various obscure organisations. The shelves
are lined with plays of all genres and staffed by some eccentric
but very knowledgeable folk. A fascinating place to visit.
On the 7th of March, playwright Julia Cull will be meeting with
us to discuss writing a play for our group to read as part of the
LOLA festival. More on that next month and more about LOLA
elsewhere in this newsletter!
Queries, questions, further information on our 2018 start date
etc. can be found by calling either David 0447310565 or Teresa
0407515298. Cheers.
The Linton Play Reading Group (LPG)
Linton Community Coordinators The next mee���of the Linton
Community Coordinators will be held on the 8th of March @ 6:30pm.
Mee��s are held at the Shire ��ces directly before the Linton &
District Progress Asso���� mee���
Nicole Lan��p will be ��ending this month’s mee���to discuss a
number of items including the maintenance of community
projects.
The��nal projects on the plan will also be discussed. All
Lintonians are encouraged to a�end the mee��s.
Next mee�ng: 8th March , 2018 @ 6:30pm
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Linton Recreation Reserve The Linton Re���on Reserve is
currently undergoing various maintenance and facility and upgrades.
New p���c seats in front of the canteen area have been installed to
replace the old wooden seats, while an improved drainage system
around the netball/tennis courts and repairs to court cracking are
also being carried out in��me for the netball season. A new gas
deep-fry chip cooker has recently been installed in the canteen
area. Not only is this a much-needed add��on considering the large
quan��es of potato chips that are sold during the football/netball
matches, but is also a useful upgrade for other users of the
kitchen facility. The management comm��ee has also obtained quotes
to replace the carpet and vinyl in the Blue Room, canteen/kitchen
and foyer area, which will hopefully go ahead in this �nancial
year. Hans Verdoorn has been doing a great job in constantly
monitoring the watering system and informing the Shire of
maintenance requirements, allowing the oval to be in good cond��on
in ��e for the football season and the Linton & District School
Sports.
LINTON RECREATION RESERVE MASTER PLAN The management commi�ee is
pleased to announce that the Golden Plains Shire has appointed ASR
Research to assist in developing a Master Plan for the Linton
Rec���on Reserve. The consul��on process will commence this month
when the Council and ASR Research will meet with the major users of
the Reserve to introduce the Master Plan and explain the process.
The consul���n and master plan process involving the major users,
and any other users, will be completed by the end of June. The aim
of the master plan is to: • Assess the demand for spo��ng and
re���on
facil��es ���ng to the aforem��oned site to determine and
prio��se future needs.
• Review the cond��on and provision of the sport and re���on
facili��s at the site.
• Work with Management En���to iden��y current and future
p��cip��on opportun��es.
• Work with Management En���to iden��y capital and strategic
development opportun��es at each site.
• Provide recommend��ons for future developments including
co��gs and funding responsibil��es.
• Produce a site plan detailing the recommended lo��on of
pot��al developments for the lo��on.
This will be completed via the following methods: • A literature
review, including a review of
background reports and plans. • Review of 2016 ABS census data
and popu��on
trends and all other relevant data. • Interviews and consul��on
sessions with the
Management ������ User group represen��ves at the site.
• Site analysis and review of ex��ng facili�� at the site and
surrounding town of Linton.
• An analysis of capital and maintenance costs of the proposed
facil��es.
• Prepa��on of��nal master plans and associated docum���on.
In ���on to the points above, both maintaining and increasing
the use of the facil��es would be a sign��ant help in obtaining
future upgrade funding and major improvements. The Linton Recrea��n
Reserve is available for casual users to hire for spor�ng,
community, business or private func��ns. If you wish to enquire
about the Linton Recrea��n Reserve or make a booking, please
contact Bill on 0429 480 335.
Solut ions:
9 letter word: BANDICOOT
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LINTON AND DISTRICT PROGRESS ASSOCIATION
Mee�� are open to all who are interested. If you would like to
become a member of the associa�� email us!
Mee�ngs: Monthly on the second Thursday @ 7:30pm
Next mee�ngs: 8th March, 12th April
Where: Shire O���s, 68 Sussex St, Linton
Email: [email protected]
GOLDEN WOADY
SENIOR CITIZENS INC.
Held at Linton Recrea��n Hall
every Thursday 2 - 4PM
55 years and over New members made most
welcome.
Come along and join us Any inquiries please contact:
President: Doreen Ringin 53447474
Treasurer: Angus McIntosh 53449574
Mobile Library Times
Each Friday 1:30pm to 2:45pm
Skate Park Carpark
Opposite the Take-away
Linton Walking Group
Keep Fit, Join the Linton Walking Group. Leaves from the Rotunda
near the Takeaway every Wednesday Morning at 9:00 am. For walks
around the local area. More infor��on contact: Sharon 53447500 or
Barbara 53447280
Golden Plains Shire Council Immunisa�on Program
Linton Shire Offices
First Tuesday of the Month 11:30am - 12:00pm
Upcoming dates: • 6 March • 3 April • 1 May
COMMUNITY SERVICES & GROUPS
LINTON AND DISTRICT WILDLIFE RESCUE
For sick,
injured and
orphaned
Wildlife
Lorraine: Ph. 5344 7256 Wildlife rescue: Ph. 0500 540 000
RIVER OF LIFE MINISTRIES
Pastor Iris Etheridge
invites you to join us in worshipping the Living God
Where?
Old Happy Valley Hall, Happy Valley Crossing Rd
Happy Valley
New time of 10.00am Sundays
Enquiries to Pastor Iris on 53447413 or 53447477
ALL WELCOME
ANGLICAN CHURCH
Sunday mornings: Holy Communion
1st Sunday of the month at St Agnes', Wallinduc
at 8.00 a.m.
1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at St Paul’s, Linton
at 9.15 a.m.
2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at Holy Trinity,
Carngham (Snake Valley) at 9.15 a.m.
Alice Knight ph.: 5344 7332
for more information
CATHOLIC PARISH OF LINTON
MASS TIMES FIRST WEEK OF THE MONTH Saturday 6:30pm Vigil
Smythesdale Sunday 9:00am Linton, 10:30am Skipton SECOND WEEK OF
THE MONTH Saturday 6:30pm Vigil Skipton Sunday 8:30AM Beaufort,
10:30am Snake Valley THIRD WEEK OF THE MONTH Saturday 6:30pm Vigil
Smythesdale Sunday 9:00am Skipton, 10:30am Rokewood FOURTH WEEK OF
THE MONTH Saturday 6:30pm Vigil Snake Valley Sunday 8:30am
Beaufort, 10:30am Skipton FIFTH WEEK OF THE MONTH Saturday 6:30pm
Vigil Smythesdale Sunday 9:00am Linton, 10:30am Skipton Ph: 5331
2933 Fax: 5344 7630 Email: [email protected]
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Breaze Energy Solutions Simon Reid 034309 4027 Carngham Cricket
Club Mr. Darcy Franklin, President Smythesdale Rd, Snake Valley
0437 097 717 Carngham Linton Football Netball Club Ms. Sharon Nunn,
Secretary 64 Merino Drive. Alfredton, 3350. Ph. 0418 551 128
Carngham Linton Netball Club c/o General Store, Snake Valley 5344
9149 Country Fire Authority Community Safety 5329 5515 Golden
Plains Community Bus Hire, bookings and information 5220 7144
Golden Plains Mobile Library Weekly, Friday opposite the take-away
1.30 p.m.-- 2.45 p.m. Golden Woady Senior Citizens Every Thursday
2.00 p.m. Rec. Hall Blue room President: Doreen Ringin 53447474
Treasurer: Angus McIntosh 53449574 Haddon and District Community
House 5342 7050 Linton Cemetery Trust Kath Blackwell, Secretary:
5344 7453 Linton Cricket Club Aaron Kerr: 0403 436 285 Jim Munro:
0457 894 066 Linton and District Bowling Club Stewart Williams
President mob. 0402 264 549 Brendan Vandenberg, Secretary. 0412 000
395 Linton and District Wildlife Rescue Lorraine: 5344 7256 or 0500
540 000 Linton Fire Brigade Tameka Hague 53447420 Linton Historical
Society Meetings are held on the third Monday of the months
February, April, June, September and November at 7.30pm. Jill
Wheeler, President: 0439 895 939 Linton & District Men’s Shed
President: Michael 53447544 or mobile 0418572257
Secretary: Bennita 53447544 or mobile 0488037849 Shed Manager:
Terry 0490773664 [email protected] Now open Wednesday and
Saturday Linton Karaoke At Linton Bowls Club. Contact Matt Stokes
0425 792 550 Linton Patchwork and Quilting Group Every 2nd Saturday
1.00 p.m.--4.00 p.m. 46 Sussex St, Linton Denise Nicol 5344 7579
Linton Playgroup Expressions of interest to
[email protected] Linton Play Reading Group (LPG) Meet in
Shires Offices (Sussex St) each Wednesday from 7:00pm David
0447310565 or Teresa 0407515298 Linton & District Progress
Association Inc. Warren Bowen (President) Kylie Turville (Vice
President) Pam Southerington (Treasurer / Public Officer) Email:
[email protected] Linton Recreation Reserve Contact: Bill
Caldow Phone: 0429 480 335 Linton Walking Group Meet at the rotunda
near the Linton Takeaway All shapes, sizes and ages invited to join
in Every Wednesday morning. 9.00 a.m. Sharon 53447500 Barbara
53447280 Snake Valley Astronomical Society and Observatory 825
Linton-Carngham Rd, Snake Valley 0418 425 207
http://ballaratman.wix.com/svaa Snake Valley CERT Simon Matthews
(CERT secretary) 0411 274 623 What’s On Sign Access available from
Linton Shire Offices Monday to Friday :8:30am - 5:00pm Phone:
52207340 Victorian Bushfire Information Line 1800 240 667
COMMUNITY GROUPS & SERVICES
Dr Jim Hancock BVSc
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CALENDAR OF LOCAL MEETINGS & EVENTS
Need more information? A live calendar of events with further
details is available on the Linton Community Website
http://www.lintoncommunity.com/apps/calendar/ Have an event
coming up or regular meeting? Send the details to
[email protected].
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CARNGHAM LINTON FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB
The Carngham Linton Football Netball Club continues to gather
healthy attendances at pre-season training for both football and
netball as we prepare for a big season in 2018. The senior
footballers will have their first hit-out on Wednesday March 6th at
6.00pm, when they play a practice match against Royal Park at the
Ballarat High School oval, followed by a barbeque. Practice matches
will also be played against the SMW Rovers at Linton on Saturday
March 17th, followed by an away match at Apollo Bay on Saturday
March 24th. The club has continued to recruit successfully at
senior level in recent weeks, with Jake Cahill, Damon Gillingham
and Zac Matheson among new players adding to an improving senior
list. Under-18 and Under-15 football training commenced at the
Linton Recreation Reserve on Thursday February 22nd. Zane Ross and
Hayden Budds will continue to coach the Under-18 team in 2018,
which has been boosted by some new recruits and a number of players
that have come up from last year’s Under-15 team. After doing a
great job coaching the under-12 side last year, Terry Fradd has
moved up to become the new Under-15 coach in 2018. The club will
also be announcing its new Under-12 coach and Auskick coordinator
in the near future, as we again look forward to fielding teams in
all grades. The club is also very excited to announce that three
senior players from the Western Bulldogs AFL team will be visiting
a Carngham Linton FNC training session on Thursday March 1st
between 5.00 and 6.00pm. All club players, members and supporters
are welcome to come along and meet the Bulldogs players. Regular
training for the senior grade netballers commenced on Thursday
February 22nd, while the junior grade netballers have also
commenced training. After
holding four squad selection nights and fitness sessions headed
by new coach Talia Holloway-Roden during February, the girls are
looking forward to an improved showing across all grades in 2018.
The club’s first annual Family/Registration Day was held at the
Carngham Recreation Reserve on Sunday February 11th. The day was a
great success, with netball activities, a Twenty20 cricket match,
and a number of players paying the registration fees for the year.
The club wishes to thank all the volunteers who helped make the day
run smoothly. The club is still accepting players to fill the five
football and six netball teams that play each week. In the
football, we field senior, reserves, under-18, under-15 and
under-12 teams. In the netball, we have A, B and C grade senior
teams, as well as under-17, under-15 and under-13 junior teams. We
are also encouraging more parents, members and supporters to get
involved and assist in the many jobs
required on game day. If you think you would like to help but
are unsure of what is required, club members will be more than
happy to train you. To join the playing group or adopt a volunteer
role at the club, the following committee members can be contacted
for assistance:-
Sam Richardson - President (0418 856 047) Tim O’Brien – Junior
Football Director (0418 153 528) Ally Clack - Netball Director
(0400 250 053)
JOIN THE MIGHTY SAINTS IN 2018!!!
Solut ions:
9 letter word: MIDWINTER
Carngham Linton senior footballers in a ‘Tug of War’ at
pre-season training.
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With only one round of the 2017-2018 season to go, Linton &
District Bowling Club have three teams in the finals. A great
effort from all bowlers to achieve this result. Midweek Division 4
Linton finished in 2nd spot on the ladder, just 6 points from top
spot. The ladder being Buninyong 220 pts, Linton 214 pts, Central
Wendouree 196 pts, and Daylesford 140 pts. Linton play Buninyong in
the second semi-final and will go into this final feeling confident
after beating Buninyong in the last round of the pennant. To all
bowlers in Division 4—a great effort all year, let’s bring home the
Premiership. Division 2 With one round of the season to go, the
Plovers are on top of the perch with 199pts. The ladder is
currently Linton 199pts, Waubra 180 pts, Beaufort Golf 163 pts,
City Oval 163 pts and Smeaton 159 pts. Linton play Waubra, while
City Oal and Smeaton play off for 4th spot. Once again a great
effort from the Div. 2 bowlers. The Plovers will play Waubra in the
second semi with the winner going straight into the grand final.
The Linton bowlers have a chance to make history for the club in
its 49th year to see Linton & District Bowling club play in
Division 1 in 2019. What a great 50th birthday present! Division 4
Last round of the season and the Div. 4 bowlers have only an
outside chance to snatch fourth place. Linton will have to win 18
points maximum as City Oval and Midlands would both have to lose
agains lower clubs. Well, well, funny things happen in sport. The
Fours went off the boil, going down to bottom of the ladder
Ballarat East and 3rd bottom Mt Xavier. These 2 losses made the run
to the finals a hard task. Division 9 The 9s are sitting in second
spot on 118 pts, well behind Waubra on 154 pts. In third spot is
Invermay on 107, followed by B.MS on
100pts just 1 point away (on 99pts) is Beaufort in 5th place.
Linton, with this last round ot play, will be hoping to hold
2nd
position. To have a second chance to make the grand final again
to all bowlers who have helped out during the year a fantastic
effort. Special mention: The four Div. 2 bowlers in Glen Landers,
(Lead) Nick Pearce (2nd), Rod Hetherington (3rd) and Beau Trail
(Skip) on obtaining the Maximum 8! That is 8 bowls (2 bowls each)
closest to the jack than their opposition on consecutive days 10th
and 11th of Feb. To have one a 8 is very rare in bowling terms, but
2 in 2 days is like winning the Melbourne Cup 2 years in a row!
Well done guys! Club Pairs
The Club Pairs have been decided and for the 2nd year in a row
Beau Trail has been victorious thanks to his new partner in Nick
Pearce. They both played consistent bowls to get over the line by 6
shots to Tony Walker and Sid Walters. Country Week From everyone at
Linton Bowling Club congratulations to both Craig Grenfell and
Brendan Vandenberg on winning the Country Week Pairs Championship.
Barefoot Bowls Thanks to everyone around the district for coming
along and trying barefoot bowls every Friday night through January
and February. It has been great to see new faces around the club
with fun and banter. From all the Club thanks to Wayne Brearley for
organising these nights. Social To all around the district, the
club, in conjunction with Matt Stokes and Ken McLachlan, have set
the date for the next karaoke evening. March 24th will be a Western
Karaoke with free entry and a $2 sausage sizzle. So come along and
enjoy a great night. Till next time—keep well, keep safe. Cliff
Sinclair.
SPORT FROM THE PLOVER’S NEST
LINTON & DISTRICT BOWLING CLUB
Div 2 Bowlers: Beau Trail, Rodney Hetherington, Nick Pearce and
Glenn Landers delivered back-to-back eight pins. Photo taken from
The Courier Feb 16th, 2018
Breaking News: Linton Blue Cricket Side Make the Finals!
Pictured: Jimmy Munro, President, and Aaron Kerr, Coach.
The Linton Blue Cricket side are celebrating making the finals!
Finishing 4th on the ladder ending the season on a high with a very
close game against Carranballac, winning by 1 wicket, and secured
their place in the finals. A great season by the club who managed
to field two teams.
On Saturday the 3rd of March Linton Blue play Carngham in the
semi-final.
Good luck Linton Blue!
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“MY LINTON”
Draw a picture that represents “My Linton”. This could be your
favourite place…..
First name: ________________________________________
Grade: ________________
Description of your picture: (up to 200 words)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
All pictures submitted will be displayed during the weekend of
the 17th and 18th of March, 2018. All pictures submitted will bound
and submitted to the Linton & District Historical Society.
Return completed pictures to Wares, Plants ‘n’ Things or the
Linton Bazaar.