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A small-town churchThe first Catholic Church built in Snug was opened in 1858 and doubled for a while as a school for the local community. It was only a small church, built on land donated by the Torpy family, and although no photos of it survive it can easily be imagined as it would have been typical of its time and other contemporary churches in the Channel. Any photos and records were destroyed, along with the church, a short forty years later in the devastating Black Friday fires of December 31st 1897 that swept across Tasmania.

Another small-town church and its bellWi th i n t h r ee week s – an amaz i ng accomplishment – a new church had been built and opened for the Catholic community in Snug. It was to last a little longer than its predecessor – almost seventy years – until the Black Tuesday fires of February 7th, 1967, took their toll. However, at the opening of the new church on January 23rd, 1898, a bell donated by the Rabbit family of Snug had been erected, and in 1967 the bell and its tower were the only things left standing. In the April 1968 issue of Harvest, Margaret Murray wrote, “All that remained was the bell tower. This was later mounted on a steel pylon in the temporary village on the oval and was rung each Sunday to summon the faithful of all denominations.” The Army had built a hall for the community, and it was used for church services of every denomination.

Another small-town church, with no bellThe third Catholic church to be built in Snug was completed and opened shortly before Christmas, 1967. With contributions of furniture and fittings from far and wide, for a while it was also used by the Anglicans. Meanwhile, the bell had undertaken a short journey to Kingston when an invitation extended by Kingborough Council to erect

A bell with appealThe Huon Valley Little Athletics season kicks off on the 4th October, and to get people in the mood they’re offering a ‘Come and Try’ day this Saturday at the Huonville sports grounds behind Woolworths. You can try your arm at throwing, your legs at jumping, your whole body at running, or your stomach at enjoying the BBQ! Little Athletics is all about fun, family and fitness. The ‘Come and try’ day is a great way to turn kids on to the benefits of a healthy active lifestyle.

In fact, recent Commonwealth Games hammer throw athlete Huw Peacock will be on hand to share his experiences!Things kick off this Saturday the 20th September at 12.30pm, so come along and see what Little Athletics has to offer, you may even see our new mascot, ‘Petey the Panther’. For details on the upcoming season HVLA has a website and Facebook page.

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Children’s story teller and scriptwriter, Natalie Manning, has just returned to the Huon Valley, flushed with the excitement of her latest adventure: participation in the 10th annual Little Big Shots film festival in Sydney. On the opening night of the festival at the Sydney Opera House (SOH) on 5th September Natalie received red carpet treatment as one of the presenters of her animated story ‘What a Debacle, Freddy Farkle!’.Natalie Manning described the highlights of the festival: “The Questions & Answer sessions; gala night; our own passes for the SOH (a bit of star treatment while wearing those!) The Q&A sessions after the films with the mid primary school aged students was one of my favourite parts! There were some funny questions and complex too; “What was your writing process?” “What’s your favourite movie?” “What’s your favourite colour?” Very endearing. It is a kid’s film festival so of course it only seems the natural way for the kids to be the judges. They are, after all going to be honest about what they like and what they don’t. I liked how the festival is open to anyone who can create a film. There are talented little stars out there waiting for their moment to shine. The fact is they can start now, they don’t have to say the words “When I grow up I want to be….” Little Big Shots have given this

Natalie Manning, red carpet treatment

Natalie and her animation team (l to r) Jesse Emmerson, Natalie Manning, Bridget Curran and Ben Laden, director of Little Big Shots Film Festival. Photo by Prudence Upton.

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Strange but trueGENERALBeehive Playcentre Margate Tues/ Thurs 9-12pm 3-4 yrs, 6267 1301Colour Circle Art Group Adult classes /workshops. Bernadette 6229 8938Cygnet Community Arts Council Gai 6295 0032 or Facebook pageCygnet Health Centre Information re services 6295 1235Cygnet Kitchen Gardeners 6295 1399 / 0438 869 540 or [email protected] Living History Museum Mary St, 7 days 10-3pm 6295 1394Cygnet Sea Dragons Jnr Soccer Club George 6295 0754 / 0400 514 767Port Cygnet Mens Shed 10-3pm, Mon to Fri. Noel 0448 928 068Huon Bushfire Phone Tree Info on neighbourhood set-up. 0409 002 090.Huon LINC Library online access learning, info. H’ville 6264 8482Huon Valley Children’s Services Centre based after school/early morn & vacn. care. Pre-kinder, childcare links, capsule hire 6264 0333Little Penguins Birth - 4yrs, Mon 9-11.30am, Fri 9-11.30am. Bruny School 6293 1147Lovett Gallery 10am-4pm, Sat & Sun. Behind Cygnet Town Hall. Paul 6297 8540Port Cygnet Land and Water Care Enq. 0429 868 833School Lunch Expo Prizes, recipes, articles. facebook.com/schoollunchexpoStoryTime 11am Mon & Wed term time, Huon LINC 6264 8482Yoga Geeveston, Franklin, Huonville, Alison 0400 288 545Zumba Margate, Mel 0409 217 527Zumba Fitness Ranelagh / Huonville. Tania 0457 192 385MONDAYAlcohol & Drug Svice Huon Com Hlth Ctr by appt. 1300 139 641Craft Group 10am-2pm West Winds, Woodbridge 6267 4713Cub Scouts 8-10yrs 5-6.30pm Burtons Res, Cygnet. 6295 0136Cygnet Senior Citizens Bingo 1.30-4pm, Cygnet Comm Health Ctr 6295 1506Deep Bay Fire Brigade 6.30pmCliffords Rd. 6297 8230Esperance Lodge of Freemasons 2nd Mon-rehearsal. 3rd Mon meeting 6264 1834Gym Class at West Winds, 9-10 am 6267 4713HVC Mind Games MahJong, Crib & Euchre. 11.45-2.45, Huon Community Health Centre. 6264 0300Joey Scouts (6 & 7yrs) 3.15 -4.30pm Burtons Reserve, Cygnet 6295 0136Rock & roll dance lessons Bgnrs 7-8pm. Intermediate 8-9pm. West Winds, Woodbridge. 6267 4713Rotary Club of Kingston 6.30pm Kingborough Bowls Club, Margate. David 0437 849 470Social Badminton 10am-12pm, Cygnet Sports Centre. Ph 6295 1130South Channel Garden Club 1st Mon 7.30pm. Middleton Community Centre 6267 4936U3A Book Club Last Mon of mth. Med Ctr, Frederick St, Cygnet 6295 0980Wattle Grove Fire Brigade train ftntly 6.30pm at Station. 6295 0417Wild Goose Qigong 9.30-11am, Cygnet Supper Room. 6295 0887Woolcraft Spinning Group 1st & 3rd Mon. 9am-12.30pm Cygnet Health Centre. Anne 6295 1810Yoga Woodbridge Hall 10-11.30am 6267 4936TUESDAYAlcohol & Drug Svice Huon Comm Health Ctr by appt. 1300 139 641ALP Huon Branch 7pm 2nd Tues alter-nates Cygnet/Huonville 0419 585 369Bingo 7.30pm Twin Ovals Pavilion Kingston, Michelle 0418 548 611Channel Fire Brigade training 2nd & 4th Tues at 7pm, 1st Sun 1.30pm Kelsey 0419 309 566Channel Snrs Social Club 1st Tues 12-2pm West Winds 6267 4713Channel & Huon Ukulele Mob 6.30pm 15a Emma St, Cyg 6295 0910Chat ‘N’ Chew Salvation Army Hall, Huonville,1.30pm 6264 2645

Cygnet Walking Group – leaves Burtons Reserve in Cygnet at 1pm. HVC 6264 0300Family Planning Clinic wayraparatte Child and Family Centre, Geeveston. 6273 9117 enqs/ free appointments.Friends of Coningham NRA Working Bees - 3rd Tues/month, Feb- Nov, Jean 6267 4870 times and locationsFriends of Snug Village Aged Care Facility 2nd Tue 1.30pm, Beverley 6267 9537Friendship Roses of Cygnet Craft Group 10-1pm, Savina 6295 1941Huon Natural Learners 11am-1pm 6297 9959 Relaxed homeschooling.Kingborough Carers Support Grp fortnightly, 1pm, Ph June 6229 6946Life drawing 6-8pm, Eyrie Gallery, 14 Church St, GeevestonPALS Sport Cygnet Primary School 9.15-9.50am. GP room. 6295 1241Peregrine Play Group 9–11am, Peregrine School, Nicholls Rivulet Rd. Georgie. 0400 146 858Prime Fusion Pilates/Tai Chi for older adults, 3-3.45pm, Oyster Cove, 0412 123 969RC model yacht racing, 10.30am, Huon Rowing Club, Franklin. Tony 0417 452 816, Jack 6266 3846Rotary Club of D’Entrecasteaux Channel, Villa Howden 6.30pm 6267 1161St James Playgroup Cygnet, 9am –10.30am Louise 6295 1541Swansong Choir 7pm, Cygnet Twn Hall Supper Room 0458 812 078Uthando Project Making dolls for Zulu children. 11am-3pm. Uniting Church, Mary St, Cygnet. 6295 1953.U3A Creative Writing Group 10am-12pm. Community Medical Centre, Frederick St, Cygnet. 6295 0980U3A Play Reading Group 1.45-4pm. Community Medical Centre, Frederick St, Cygnet 6297 8239WEDNESDAYBingo at the Cygnet Bowls Club 7pm 6264 1438Huon Crafty Arts Group 10.30-12pm Comm’ty Rm, St James Village, Pine Lane, Huonville. 6264 8864Huon River Guides 7-10yrs 3.30-5.30pm Hville Guide Hall 6266 4283Huon Valley Concert Band 7pm Huonville Primary School 6266 3148Kingborough Prostate Cancer Support Group Meets 2nd Wed 2pm. Kingston LINC. Keith 6229 9479 Life Drawing Supper Room, Cygnet T/Hall 10am-12pm 6292 1433Lions Club of Port Cygnet 1st & 3rd Wed, 6.30pm Top Pub, CygnetPALS Music Cygnet Primary School 9.15-9.50am. Music room. 6295 1241Qigong at Franklin 9am Amanda 0466 247 728Sing Australia Kingston 12-2pm Salvation Army Church, Algona Rd, Blackmans Bay 6229 3990Tai Chi for Arthritis 12.15-1.15pm. Cygnet Town Hall. Sylvie 6295 0887U3A Art Group 2-4pm. Med Ctr, Frederick St, Cygnet. 6295 0980U3A Garden & Gourmet Group 10am-12pm. Community Medical Centre, Frederick St, Cygnet. 6266 6404Wild Goose Qi Gong 1.30-2.45pm. Cygnet T/Hall Supper Rm. 6295 0887Women’s indoor soccer 7pm. Cygnet Sports Ctr. All levels. 6295 1130Woodbridge Red Cross bi-monthly at member’s homes 2pm. 6267 4672THURSDAYChannel Painters 9.30am-12n West Winds, Woodbridge, Jane 6292 1177CWA Cygnet Branch 1st Thu, 10am-2pm, Bridge Cottage, Mandy 0418 182 939 / 6295 0643Cygnet Community Garden 10-12noon, [email protected] 6295 0658Cygnet Library Storytime 2-3pm. Cygnet Venturers 15-18yrs 7- 9pm Burtons Res, Cygnet 6295 0136Huon Explorer Guides 10-14yrs, 6-8pm, Hville Guide Hall 6266 4283Huonville Sunflower Guides 5-7yrs, 3.30-5pm Huonville Guide Hall 6266 4283Huon Valley Jujitsu Club Junior Classes 5-9yrs 5pm, 9-14yrs 6pm-7pm, Pt Huon Sports Ctr. 6297 1708

In Stitches yarn-craft group 1st Thu 7-9pm, Southern Swan, 12 Mary St, Cygnet 0468 357 468Kettering Community Association 1st Thurs, 7.30pm Kettering Hall, Mary 6267 5023PALS Kinder Cygnet Primary School 10am-12pm. Kinder room. 6295 1241Prime Moves fitness for older adults, 11-11.45am, Oyster Cove, 0412 123 969Scouts for 11-15yr olds 7-9 pm Burtons Reserve, Cygnet. 6295 0136Table Tennis 10am-12pm Cygnet Sports Centre, Phone 6295 1130Tiddlypeeps Playgroup Margate 10-11.30am 6267 9716The Exchange Op Shop & Drop In Centre at West Winds, 10-3.30pmU3A Creative Craft 2-4pm. Med Ctr, Frederick St, Cygnet. 6264 2778U3A Morning program 10am-12pm. Community Medical Centre, Frederick St, Cygnet. 6295 0980 West Winds Photographic Group last Thur (not Jan) 7.30pm, Woodbridge 6292 1778Wombats Childcare at West Winds, Woodbridge 8.30am-3.30pm, School terms only 6267 4713FRIDAYAikido 6pm, Cygnet Sports Centre 6295 1130Cygnet Singers Choir Rehearsals Cygnet Sports Centre 7.30-9.30pm, Terry 6266 6026Cygnet Walking Group – leaves Burtons Reserve 1pm. HVC 6264 0300Eating with Friends 3rd Fri, West Winds 6267 4713Family Planning Clinic SETAC Primary Health Care Centre, Cygnet. 6295 1125 enqs/ free appointments.Huonville Venturer Unit 14-18 yrs, 7pm till late, H’nville Scout HallLions Club of Port Cygnet BBQ 10-2pm last Fri, weather permitting, Cygnet Mary Street car parkOpen Mic Night last Fri, 7-10pm, Port Cygnet Sailing Club clubhouse Parlons Français! 10am term timeLibrary, Huon LINC 6264 2482Qigong 9-10am Cygnet T/Hall Supper Room. Amanda 0466 247 728Rock & Rhyme 11am term time, Huon LINC 6264 8477Scrabble Group 1-3pm Huon LINC 6264 8482SATURDAYArchery Member shoots 11.30am. Huon Archers. Rahn 6264 2002Aust. Volunteer Coast Guard on duty Margate Marina Sat/Sun/pub hols 9am-5pm 6267 5016Bruny Island Quarantine Station Open Day 10am-4pm, 816 Killora Road, North BrunyCygnet Riding Club, Instruction day 2nd Sat 0428 143 134Huon Freemasons Open Lodge, 4th

Sat 10-1pm 6266 3235Huonville Market From May 2014, 1st & 3rd Saturdays 10am-2pm. Huon-ville Town Hall 0403 949 315 Old Schoolhouse Toy Library 9.30-11.30am, cnr George & Golden Valley Rd, Cygnet 0415 424 459Seventh Day Adventist Margate 11am W/ship, 9.30am Sabbath SchoolTheosophical Society last Sat 2-4pm, 13 Goulburn St, Hobart 6267 4868SUNDAY Anglican Parish of Channel & Cygnet 9am - Woodbridge,10am - Cygnet, 6295 1767AOG Church 10.30am. Mary St Cygnet. 6266 3558Bruny Island Quarantine Station Open Day 10am-4pm, 816 Killora Road, North BrunyChurch in the Valley 10am CWA Hall Huonville 0408 876 272Cygnet Market 1st & 3rd Sun 10-2pm 0488 006 873 Cyg Town HallJudbury Market 2nd Sun, 10am-2pm. 0424 035 114. Calvert ParkMargate Garden Club last Sun mth outings, Anne 6267 2152Woodbridge Village Market 4th Sun 10-3pm, Babs 6267 4853Woodbridge Uniting Church Service 9.30am 6292 1778

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Cut murder rate to save billionsHow much do you think a single murder costs the US taxpayer? According to researchers at Iowa State University, a whopping $17.25m – a figure that includes the costs endured by the victim, the costs of criminal justice, the lost productivity estimated for both victim and perpetrator, and other associated expenses. Multiply that by the number of homicides a year (18,000 in 2007) and we are looking at a total annual cost of some $300bn – about as much as America spent over nine years fighting in Afghanistan. All of which suggests they could save a huge amount of money, not to mention human misery, by adopting a different approach to crime. So far, all the focus has been on handling the fallout: America's prison population has quadrupled over the past 25 years. And even if the US murder rate is now low by historical standards, it is still twice as high as that of any other rich OECD country. Only by changing the emphasis to crime prevention – better funded schools and social services – can they alter that. True, some criminals are just bad, but many more are people who simply took the wrong path; people who, with a little public help, can be saved from making bad choices. The choice is between paying a little now or a lot later.

Why the deaf can see betterThere has long been evidence that some deaf people have heightened powers in their remaining senses, and now scientists are starting to understand why that might be. In tests on cats – the only other animals beside humans that can be born deaf – researchers at the University of Western Ontario found that congenitally deaf felines had better pe-ripheral vision that hearing ones, and were better at detecting motion. They speculated that in the deaf animals, the auditory cortex – the part of the brain designed to process auditory information – might be learning to process visual information, in addition to the work being done by the visual cortex. When they tested the theory by temporarily deactivating the cats' auditory cortices, the creatures lost their extra visual powers. “The brain is very efficient, and doesn't let unused space go to waste,” said research leader Dr Stephen Lomber.

To name but a few“We certainly had nominative determinism back in the 1970s and 1980s when I worked for the Greater London Council and Inner London Education Authority.The chief inspector, who was often a spokes-man on corporal punishment, was Dr Birch-enough; the head of school transport was Rick Shaw; and the impeccable order of the records office was overseen by Mr Neate and, of course, his assistant Mr. Tidy.” - from Mary Scanlan, London, UK

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The Cygne t Fo l k Fe s t i v a l organisers are busy preparing for next January and are excited and grateful to have access to a big, brand new venue, the Multi-Purpose Room at St James Catholic College. To give it a gala shake-down we have invited two very special acts programmed for January to come to Cygnet on 20th September for a Cygnet Festival Launch to give us a taste of what’s in store.Years ago a charming young man from Gardners Bay, with a shock of red hair and a winning grin, was a regular volunteer at the festival, and now Leo Creighton is an accomplished songwriter and performer. With his first CD under his belt he has been gigging around Hobart to great acclaim with his band. Citizen Shrapnel and the Lords of Little Egypt are arguably one of Australia’s best ‘unknown’ bands. The group features some of Hobart’s premier musicians:

legendary drummer Sean Brady, the redoubtable Russell Dobie on double bass and Dave McNamara, incandescent on keys. Michael Shrapnel is the song-smith and charismatic front man with a darkly sardonic turn of phrase reminiscent of the best of Leonard Cohen. Michael’s performance compliments the audience’s intellect and rolls in on a wave of superlative musicianship. Citizen Shrapnel and the Lords of Little Egypt will leave you hugging yourself because you live in Southern Tasmania where such wonders exist. Doors open at 7.00pm for 7.30pm start, at the St James Multi-Purpose Room on Saturday 20th September. Tickets adult: $20 / concession $15 / youth (under 18) $10 / Kids $10. Refreshments available.

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Are you interested in how natural resources in the Huon Valley are managed? Are you involved in agriculture or do you have experience in community Landcare or environmental management programs? If so, then the Council’s Natural Resource Management Committee would like to hear from you.

The Council is inviting expressions of interest for four positions on the Committee - three members representing the community and one committee member representing the agriculture sector. The committee meets on a quarterly basis. Further information available atWeb: www.huonvalley.tas.gov.au/NRMcommittee

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it in the grounds of the small sandstone Church of St Aloysius at Kingston was accepted. Here it served as a memorial to victims of the 1967 fires, and marked the centenary of this historic church. But the bell was not to stay here. Another move was planned, and many Channel residents will remember seeing it at its next temporary home, the Channel Heritage Museum, at its former location on the highway south of Snug. Of course, when the Heritage Museum moved to its new site at Margate, the bell was once again uprooted and has been biding its time, waiting for its fate to be decided.

Where is the bell?The bell now resides in a large box in the foyer of St Mary ’s Catholic Church in Snug. At one stage it was hoped the bel l could be re-erected to celebrate the sesquicentenary of the establishment of a church on the site in Snug. But rules have changed, planning approval is not easily gained, health and safety regulations are stringent – and none of these are satisfied cheaply. Community opinion is being sought on whether or not the bell should emerge from its box and be reinstated on a tower. Would people see it as a symbol of strength and survival, or as just an expensive white elephant that’s had its day?

Some costsIt goes without saying that when the bell was first erected in 1898, it would have been a much cheaper enterprise – even for the times. Today, with all regulations to be met, this is a job that would need some serious

fund-raising. The initial structural design, structural documentation and certification needed for an application to go to Kingborough Council is estimated to cost $3,000. An estimation of the cost to install the bell is around $12,000.

Yea or nayA committee has identified a potential site, should the project go ahead, and has acquired reports specific to the site before work can commence. Derwent Valley Engineering has developed a design, at no cost, and next year a committee will apply for appropriate grants as a potential source of funding. Should the project proceed, the bell would be a wonderful marker of the 70th anniversary of the 1967 bushfires in 2017, and coincidentally the 120th anniversary of the fires of 1897 that led to the bell’s installation. As this bell has significance to many people, both parishioners and the wider community alike are asked to give consideration to the project and make their opinions known. There may be people who would also be prepared to help with any fundraising needed to see the reinstallation of the bell come to fruition. Can this historic bell finally find a permanent home? Contact Fr Chris Hope, Jeff Kevin or Mitch Coleman to express your interest.

Judy RedekeRThanks to Rev Bob Imms for historical information.Fr Chris Hope, phone 6229 1280; Jeff, phone 6283 3116 or email [email protected]; Mitch phone 6267 4003.

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Let’s get real on Huon Valley tourism, says Peter Coad

Peter Coad, the independent candidate for councillor and mayor of the Huon Valley Council, says a wide-ranging brains-trust approach to tourism development in the Huon Valley is needed.

Mr Coad, the Huon Valley Council’s first deputy mayor when it was inaugurated in 1993, says one idea he has to offer “is to cultivate an appreciation and exploitation of the documented historical links between Aboriginal culture and early French explorers”.

As mayor, he says, he would revisit the D’Entrecasteaux Project developed by a committee under the chairmanship of Michael Jagoe several years ago for the reconstruction of the early exploration vessels Recherche and Esperance.

Mr Jagoe, who lives at Nicholls Rivulet, says he is keen to see the project being given new life.

Mr Coad points to the success in Albany of the ‘Brig Amity’ project, which involved the building of a replica of the sailing ship that brought early settlers to Western Australia.

“This project, which has proved a boon for Albany,” he says, “attracts huge numbers of people curious about the history of the regions they visit.”

Such a project in the Huon Valley, says Peter Coad, would present opportunities for the council to co-operate with the French Government, thus strengthening the valley’s ties with France. Council, by taking this course, he says, would also find itself working with Canberra, the Tasmanian Government and the corporate sector in general.

Peter says projects of the D’Entrecasteaux nature would fit in well with the vision of the Franklin Working Waterfront Association, “which now appears well on the way towards reviving the waterfront through projects such as the restoration of the Cartela and the building of an 82-foot schooner for trading and tourism services, as well as the revitalisation of the Franklin Wooden Boat Centre as a training ground for young boat builders”.

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Tap the wisdom of years to skill the young, says Peter CoadSenior citizens have so much wisdom and many skills to offer the young, says Huon Valley Council mayor candidate Peter Coad.

The centrepiece to his policy is a “senior citizens club” building that would serve as the headquarters of a “youth employment and training project”.

As a candidate for councillor and mayor of the Huon Valley Council, Peter Coad says, “we need to recognise the potential of senior citizens to contribute to the well-being of the valley”.

Their experience and knowledge, he says, is often overlooked, yet we can all learn a lot from them.

“This knowledge and these skills are available,” he says, “to add value to youth-employment programs, so they warrant serious consideration.

“If elected, I would seek special funding for the construction of a dedicated senior citizens club building.

“This building would be constructed as a youth employment and training project, its facilities managed by a dedicated board and not require funding from council when established.

Peter Coad, in 1993 the first deputy mayor of Huon Valley Council, says: “The facilities provided by such an institution would provide an invaluable bridge between the wisdom and skills of those with time on their hands and the hundreds of valley youngsters who, despite having striven to attain a comprehensive education, are on the brink of an adult future where nothing is certain, especially the prospect of a skilled job.”


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Press Release Number 5

Let’s get real on Huon Valley tourism, says Peter Coad

Peter Coad, the independent candidate for councillor and mayor of the Huon Valley Council, says a wide-ranging brains-trust approach to tourism development in the Huon Valley is needed.

Mr Coad, the Huon Valley Council’s first deputy mayor when it was inaugurated in 1993, says one idea he has to offer “is to cultivate an appreciation and exploitation of the documented historical links between Aboriginal culture and early French explorers”.

As mayor, he says, he would revisit the D’Entrecasteaux Project developed by a committee under the chairmanship of Michael Jagoe several years ago for the reconstruction of the early exploration vessels Recherche and Esperance.

Mr Jagoe, who lives at Nicholls Rivulet, says he is keen to see the project being given new life.

Mr Coad points to the success in Albany of the ‘Brig Amity’ project, which involved the building of a replica of the sailing ship that brought early settlers to Western Australia.

“This project, which has proved a boon for Albany,” he says, “attracts huge numbers of people curious about the history of the regions they visit.”

Such a project in the Huon Valley, says Peter Coad, would present opportunities for the council to co-operate with the French Government, thus strengthening the valley’s ties with France. Council, by taking this course, he says, would also find itself working with Canberra, the Tasmanian Government and the corporate sector in general.

Peter says projects of the D’Entrecasteaux nature would fit in well with the vision of the Franklin Working Waterfront Association, “which now appears well on the way towards reviving the waterfront through projects such as the restoration of the Cartela and the building of an 82-foot schooner for trading and tourism services, as well as the revitalisation of the Franklin Wooden Boat Centre as a training ground for young boat builders”.


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The Toys for Tots program is in full swing at The Dog House (the Men’s Shed at Geeveston Community Centre). This project sees participants at the shed, which is opened to both men and women, make wooden toys for local children’s char i t ies . The groups that will be receiving toys this year have now been decided and inc lude; Royal Hobart Hospital Children’s Ward, ABC Giving Tree, Appin Hall Children’s Foundation, Hobart Early Childhood Intervention Centre, St Giles and Tascare Society for Children.Vo l u n t e e r s a r e s t i l l needed, with and without woodworking skil ls, to assist with the making of toys. This is a great opportunity for community members to provide a be t t e r Ch r i s tmas fo r disadvantaged children. The project operates on Mondays and Thursdays running through to November. Assistance at any stage of this timeframe would be welcome.

Toys for TotsI f y o u a r e i n t e r e s t e d i n participating in this worthwhile activity please contact Michael at GeCo on 6297 1616 or visit the Dog House and speak to Terry.

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Hard at work in the Dog Shed are Myles, the shed supervisor (in the background) and Peter Scott.


The recently formed NGO Funding & Disclosure (Inc) aims to:• lobby for better funding

disclosure laws at all levels of government

• facilitate political funding disclosure

• increase awareness of the issue and provide forums for discussion.

The organisation’s website (www.fundinganddisclosure.org.au) will give all candidates in the upcoming NSW by-elections and Tasmanian local government elections and the opportunity to disclose in 'real-time' all donations and gifts they have received in the last 24 months. This is a first in Australia.Donation disclosure – or the lack of it – brought on these NSW by elections and candidates should seize this opportunity to publicly

disclose who has donated to their campaign. In Tasmania there is no requirement for local government candidates make any disclosures whatsoever about the source of any money they spend. They can spend unlimited amounts on self-promotion prior to the very limited election period during which they are limited to $5,000 ($8,000 for mayoral candidates). Decisions made by local government impact directly on our day to day lives. Councillors make planning decisions that can have big dollar outcomes for corporations and individuals. The potential for this current no-disclosure situation to lead to corruption is obvious.As Pat Synge, the gorganisation’s public officer, points out “We hear a lot about the future role of the internet in the democratic process.

But the future is now. Rather than futilely lobby government to change laws that favour the big parties we decided to help create the expectation among voters that all donations should be declared. And, importantly, these should be declared in ‘real time’ before we go to vote. Under the federal system donations are only disclosed 18 months after the election and, even then, only some of them. Those candidates who want to declare their funding can now easily do so, on our website. Those who don't will be highlighted. Simple. This ‘real time’ online disclosure will be a first in Australia. Voters will be able to visit the site before voting and find out who has made this commitment to transparency, and vote accordingly.”Candidates will also be offered the opportunity to post a 200 word personal statement and the invitation to state that:• I agree that all donations and

gifts to candidates should be publicly declared in ‘real time’.

• In principle, I would support appropr ia te leg is la t ion requiring such disclosure.

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When you visit the F&D website you find that the disclosures will be uploaded from the 30th September (when nomination for candidates have closed). This will give every candidate the same opportunity to disclose. The NSW by-elections are on Saturday 25th October and voting in the Tasmanian local government elections starts on the 14th October.There are also links to their Facebook and Twitter pages where you will find comprehensive information about political funding issues, including many reports from the current NSW ICAC enquiry that’s uncovering what could fairly be described as systemic rot in the current system.

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As you tuck in to bed ready for another good night’s sleep, spare a thought for dedicated ‘acciden-tal’ conservationists like Robert Davies from Cygnet. Recently, he has sacrificed some sleep in the name of protecting a family of en-dangered Tasmanian devils which has decided to move in under the foundations of his raised house. Robert recently contacted the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program to report strange howlings, growlings and rumblings under his floor. At around the same time, one of his new sandals had also gone walking without explanation. To dispel the possibility that ghosts were responsible, biologists from the Devil Program installed camer-as at strategic locations near a gap in some trellis under the verandah, to gain an insight into the strange happenings. After a week, the cam-eras were checked and revealed a mother devil and her three young were regularly using the under-floor area as a den. Another adult devil also visited the entrance whilst the cameras were active.The young devils are fairly ad-vanced for this time of year, possibly indicating an earlier than usual birth period. They are not far from becoming independent, and thank-fully Robert is willing to let them stay to complete their important role of bolstering numbers for the species, which is facing the threat of devil facial tumour disease.

Late winter/early spring is a time when Tasmanian devil mothers start leaving their young in dens as they have grown too big for the pouch. It is not uncommon for them to use quiet dark places under houses as den sites, however they are not always obvious to the inhabitants of the house. Often they can go unnoticed unless disturbed by other devils or by family pets. Young devils can be quite mischievous and are often happy to collect ‘toys’ such as boots, blankets and cloth-ing left around the outside of the house, which they then take back to the den site. If you have Tasmanian devils den-ning under your house and are concerned, please call the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program on the Devil Info Line on 0427 733 511. The program is very keen to en-courage you to take the example of Robert and allow the young devils to reach independence and leave in their own time. Moving house-hold items to areas where they can’t be accessed by imps and prevent-ing pets from interacting with devils are steps that can be taken to allow everyone to live in harmony. Robert would probably suggest earplugs near the bed for the odd noisy night – all in the name of protecting a threatened species!

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Brush with fame - againFun included drinks and cana-pés and mingling with other likeminded film makers, while work included networking and exchanging of business cards with animators who had worked on projects through Pixar and Dreamworks. Natalie Manning and her animation team, Jesse Emmerson and producer Bridget Curran, presented Freddy Far-kle! in a package alongside the artist Graeme Base (of Animalia fame) and his co-director Kat-rina Mathers. Their animation, called The Gallant Captain, was inspired by the picture book 'The Legend of the Golden Snail', written and illustrated by Graeme Base. Natalie described how the creative process can cover many areas. “It is a real inspiration to see how books and film can come together. The Gallant Captain helped us to realise what it is possible to achieve. Graeme’s style, with texture, lends itself well to both book and film. We hope to turn Freddy into a new age form of book by the blending of book and film to create an app.”

CelebritiesOne voice actor at the festival was Gillian Anderson, from X Files fame, who acted the voice of the witch on Room on the Broom. “Room on the Broom is an animation based on the ever popular children’s picture book written by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (creators of The Gruffalo). It’s narrated by Simon

From front page Pegg with an all star cast of Gillian Anderson, Rob Brydon, Martin Clunes, Sally Hawkins, Timothy Spall and David Wal-liams. The style was very similar to our style with the narration and story structure. We learnt the most from this film. (Overall) I learnt so much. Firstly that it doesn’t matter how simple or detailed the animation is, if the story isn’t relatable or convincing the whole thing will flop. Endings also are a biggie – they have to be satisfying or clever. Problem solving is important too, you can’t just make things appear - there needs to be a reason to justify them. The kids reactions showed what they liked which is definitely important for next time around. Kids are sensory - visuals are important, colours, actions, as with funny sounds and words... Jesse and I had the chance to collaborate whilst we were there. Freddy Farkle will be made into an app. To do this, I need to adapt the script to work in the context of an app. One of the many benefits here is that we will be able to add more dialogue so you will hear Freddy talk for the first time. User interactivity is another great factor too. We are also starting a website www.storieez.com ex-plaining our roles and what we do, also the process of creating What a Debacle, Freddy Farkle! and future projects. This will be up and running in a couple of weeks.” An exciting time, and hard work ahead! Well done Natalie!

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Especially for the high profile issue of forest management! In the 2004 Federal election the Australian Conservation Foundation and The Wilderness Society convinced the ALP to adopt their policy of creating additional reserves covering 505,000ha of public forest claimed to be High Conservation Value in exchange for millions of dollars compensation to close the native forest industry. The voters of Tasmania exercising their democratic right voted against this policy and instead chose a more balanced policy presented by the Liberals. This Liberal election commitment provided certainty for the forestry sector and, practical assistance to help the industry adjust to a changing, younger t imber resource as a result of reserving almost 140,000 addi t ional hectares of mature native forest. This meant that 1.4 mil l ion hectares or 47% of the 3.1 million hectares of native forest was in reserve. A significant achievement compared to the recent target set by the Convention of Biological Diversity of only 17% by 2020.This balanced approach to production and conservation was the election platform for both the ALP and Coalition in the 2010 Federal Election and for the bipartisan approach of major parties in the Tasmanian election. Yet immediately after the 2010 State elect ion, industry and environmental groups started secret negotiations to overturn this balance and to implement the ACF/TWS reserve agenda rejected by the voters in 2004. These secret negotiations resulted in a statement by these groups to lead to an agreement. Breaking an election promise, the Federal ALP Government, appointed party member, Bi l l Kel ty, to facilitate such an agreement. He enlisted former Wilderness Society Directors, Alec Marr and Jonathan West to assist. Kelty’s

work, although never finally presented to the public, resulted in an intergovernmental agreement signed by the Prime Minister and Premier, without reference to their respective Parliaments. This 2011 agreement led to an Independent Verification process led by former TWS Director Jonathan West. Rather than define and map high conservation value forest or even assess its wilderness value, th is process cost ing more than $2 million, led to more discussion between the sel f- interested industry and environmental groups behind closed doors, and resulted in a deal in November 2012, whole heartedly implemented by the then State and Federal Labor governments despite having no electorate authority to do so. When leg is la t ion was then presented to the Legislat ive Counc i l , MLC G reg Ha l l observed “In April 2013, when the forestry legislation was before this House, I expressed the view that it was bad legislation, born of an illegitimate negotiation process that excluded many of those who should have been consulted, those who had real skin in the forestry game in Tasmania”. The first t ime the electorate had a chance to exercise their democratic right to vote on th is deal was in the 2013 Federal election that saw an overwhelming swing to the Liberals who promised to tear up the deal and rebuild the industry. They even promised to wind back the minor modification to the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area that had been rushed through the UNESCO commi t t ee w i t hou t p rope r scrutiny. They also promised to address exemptions granted to green protest groups from secondary boycott laws. The 2014 state election also saw the ALP and Greens defeated and elected the Liberal Government

with its policies to wind back the deal, to introduce laws to protect workers and workplaces from unsafe and bullying invasions by protesters, and to rebuild our sustainable forest industry. This is democracy at its best, the people have spoken and it is time for the minority to stop their attacks on these commitments and al low Tasmania to get on wi th c rea t ing jobs and economic wealth for its regional communities. However opponents to the democratic vote on forestry are again spreading uncertainty and misinformation. Lobbyists are making claims that the forest will be destroyed and trashed, despite having half of it in conservation reserves, and the rest subject to sustainable forest management, that was vindicated by the recent decision by the UNESCO not to remove previous areas subject to harvest from the WHA area. Such an area was near Meander that a Greens politician claimed was one of the woodchip industry's first victims. He said: “Think of that sanctuary blasted and burnt as if a nuclear holocaust had occurred. Smoko Creek was that sanctuary, a millennium-old forest of outstanding beauty reduced to ashes.” Now it is World Heritage “Pristine Wilderness”. The hopes and aspirations of timber workers as well as their local communities are being destroyed by this bullying and negative campaign by the greens and their allied environmental groups. It is time they listened to the umpire and accept the democratic vote that has seen the Liberals elected to both state and federal governments with their policies to restore balance to the forests.

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LETTERSWildlife Rescue courseSpr ing has sprung and the amount of wildlife crossing our roads is about to increase. On 7th September, Greg Irons from Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary del ivered a presentat ion on wildlife rescue.to an enthusiastic crowd of 50 people in Cygnet Participants learnt how to capture injured and ill native animals and birds safely; how to get joeys out of their dead mother's pouches; the sounds to make to call dependent joeys at foot out of hiding; how to get a possum out of a fire box; when not to pick up a baby bird that has fallen out of its nest; and many more valuable tips and tricks. Greg gave an engaging presentation, full of illustrative stories and amusing anecdotes.Those participants who choose to will become part of the statewide Bonorong Friends of Carers (FOC) program. They will receive text messages when there are wildli fe needing rescuing or transporting to carers or vets in their area. The more people trained in wildlife rescue, the more chance that animals that are suffering and stressed can be helped quickly. This fantastic program is making a difference for wildlife in Tasmania.

W i t h t h e d a n g e r s e a s o n approaching, there are some simple tips to lessen the chance of hitting an animal:•slow down from dusk until

dawn•slow down further when you

need to dip your lights•slowdown for rises,dipsand

bends in the road where long distance visibility is poor

•your car horn is a great toolto scare an animal out of your path, especially if it is not safe to brake

•differentspecieshavedifferentbehaviours near roads – if a pademelon is on the right hand verge, it will often cross in front of you; bandicoots will zig zag down the road in front of you; quolls will often run down the road in front of your lights, possums will sit still in your headlights, toot your horn; in the daytime, if you see one native hen crossing, look out for more; many birds, native and non-native will swoop low over the road across your path.

If you do find injured or ill wildlife, call Bonorong on 6268 1184, 24/7.

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Protecting our coastlineIt is pleasing to learn that ‘the people were as friendly as ever’ (C&CC Sept 11th) , but Jude Sercombe must have relocated to some unknown Utopian place if she thinks everything would stay the same forever.The ‘camp wherever you like’ capability may have been the go yesteryear but unfortunately the irresponsible activity of some recreational users has ensured barricades need to be placed to protect the places we treasure so highly. Four wheel drive and even two wheel drive vehicles and trail bike damage to our beaches and foreshore reserves, littering, destruction of flora and damaging and irresponsible camp fire usage are all too regular occurrences. Not to mention the disgusting toileting detritus that I, and my colleagues, have to regularly clean up around some of our visitation areas.M s S e r c o m b e m a y b e a ‘responsible’ camper but as is often the way, the bad behaviour of the minority enforces limitations on the majority. Our coastal beaches are still public places and our Friends of Randalls Bay coastcare group works diligently to ensure these pristine areas remain accessible and loved as much as possible. We make no apology for any barriers needed to protect them.

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Again irresponsibleThe Huon Valley Council has acted responsibly, and with the best interests of the community at heart in addressing drainage issues at the Ranelagh recreation ground.Unfortunately Peter Coad (C&CC Sept 11th) makes baseless claims otherwise.The council allocated $40,000 to car ry ou t d ra inage and resurfacing works, which were completed on budget and within the ant ic ipated t ime frame. Further drainage works will begin as soon as the State Government contribution of $40,000 comes available. This, along with a further $20,000 budgeted for by the HVC, will bring the total spend to $100,000.To use ratepayers money on an externally funded project based on a commitment made by the Liberal Party prior to forming government and after the original scope of works had commenced would be irresponsible financial management. As Deputy Mayor and a member of the finance and risk committee we have gone to great lengths to ensure the HVC is accountable to its rate payers for all expenditure.The strength of the council’s financial performance is reflected in the Auditor General’s report.

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Residents of Cygnet who want a say in the future direction of the township are being urged to join the new The Cygnet Association, which will hold its first AGM at the Supper Room, Cygnet Town Hall, on September 29th. TCA’s aims are to make Cygnet a better place in which to live. The first meeting of the new group was held on September 3rd and the organisation grew from six members to 34, despite it being a cold and rainy night. There was a free flow of ideas from the floor about what direction the new organisation should take, and what its priorities should be, but more voices are needed. The new association wants to include local businesses, to set up website l inks for visitors, encourage tourism and to build a local business network. Several projects have been taken over from the old township commit tee, inc luding s t reet planting, beauti f icat ion and historic plaques – and a proposal for residents or businesses to sponsor memorial trees through the town got a very positive response. There were also proposals for revived Christmas decorations, better public seating, QR codes on new historic plaques, rubbish bins and comment on access issues. TCA has already started lobbying the Tasmanian Department of S ta te Growth ( former ly the DIER) in Hobart and the Huon Valley Council on two issues of pedestrian safety, around the

pubic wharf on Lymington Road and the Slab Road corner near the Cygnet RSL. Both are potential black spots.TCA is very pleased that council is prepared to work with the new association and provide funding for projects - and that this is supported by at least one new mayoral candidate in the October election.At TCA’s first Annual General M e e t i n g o n M o n d a y 2 9 t h September, all off ice bearer pos i t ions w i l l be open fo r nominat ion and e lec t ion – President, two Vice Presidents, Treasurer and Secretary – and up to four other ordinary committee members. Every association needs people to share the work and all residents from Cygnet and surrounds will be very welcome as new members – or as a new committee member. Membership applications and nomination forms for election to the new committee will be available at the meeting. We look forward to a re-energised committee.Are you up for it? Have a go and put your hand up. Cygnet Needs You!The AGM will be in the Supper Room at Cygnet Town Hall, at 7pm Monday September 29th. Apologies about the stairs but there will be plenty of helping hands if you need one. Please come and join us.

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The state government allocated funds in the recent budget to honour its election promises. Here is a selection of projects set to receive funding in our region.

Road upgradesT h e S u m m e r l e a s R o a d intersection at Kingston wil l receive $4.4 million between 2016 and 2018 for upgrades. The Huon Highway at Glendevie will also benefit from $8 million over five years for the provision of passing lanes. The federal government is supporting general upgrades of the Huon Highway to the tune of $17.5 million over four years, and $100,000 has been allocated for the upgrade of Bruny Island ferry amenities.

South Coast TrackThe government has committed $2 mi l l ion over four years towards upgrading the South Coast Track from Melaleuca to Cockle Creek to improve access to this spectacular natural asset. The funding wil l be used to upgrade existing infrastructure, complete minor rerouting where the establ ished t racks have become difficult to access and provide safe access to beach areas.

Cockle Creek bridgeFunding of $600,000 has been committed to replace the bridge at Cockle Creek which has reached the end of its useful life. The new bridge is expected to be completed by October 2014.

Snug to Margate Trail projectFunding of $360,000 has been allocated over two years to the

State funding for the Huon, Channel and Kingborough areasKingborough Council, starting with $60,000 in 2014/15 to develop a shared trail from Snug to Margate. This project will give the community a new scenic and sealed pathway for walking, riding and running.

Huon Rowing Club facilitiesFunding of $600,000 is to be provided in 2014/15 towards the construction of a new rowing facility at Franklin. The funding will assist with the construction of new boat sheds, training areas and change rooms. These new facilities will enhance the appeal of the Franklin facility for elite rowers from around Australia and overseas.

Huonville Scout HallA major refurbishment of the Huonville Scout Hall benefits from $128,000.

Kingston Beach foreshore redevelopmentFunding of $250,000 has been allocated over two years from 2014/15 to redeve lop the Kingston Beach foreshore in partnership with Kingborough Council. The funds will be used to improve footpaths and access to the beach, provide more open spaces, landscaped areas, seating, and improved amenities such as showers.

Kingborough Sports Centre spectator seatingFunding of $250,000 in 2014 /15 will be provided to install spectator seat ing at the Kingborough

Sports Centre. Improved seating will allow the centre to bid for major sporting events such as volleyball, indoor cricket and soccer, squash, badminton, table tennis, gymnastics, basketball and netball.

Kingborough Twin Ovals upgradeFunding of $398,000 over two years from 2014/15 wil l be provided to ensure that the Kingborough Twin Ovals meet AFL standards. The funds will be used to install coaches’ boxes and seating and undercover areas to accommodate spectators and visitors.

Kingston Beach Surf Lifesaving Club – ugraded facilitiesFunding of $300,000 in 2014/15 will allow for an upgrade of facilities at the Kingston Beach Surf Lifesaving Club, including new community toi lets, club change rooms and storage. A general-purpose room for training and to host social events will also be built.

Enterprise fundingK i n g b o r o u g h C o m m u n i t y En te rp r i se Cen t re rece i ves $100,000 over the next two years.

BiofuelsA project to develop the use of biofuels in the Huon Valley and Dorset regions of Tasmania will receive $200,00 over two years.

Wifi for touristsA state wide project to provide a wifi service to tourists will get $500,000 over the next four years.

Smaller allocations• The Ranelagh recreation and

showgrounds get $40,000 for drainage work.

• The Dove r Commun i t y Centre gets $23,000 to enable an expansion.

• The Glen Huon Hall benefits from $42,000 for a kitchen upgrade.

• In Geeveston a caravan dump point will be provided at a cost of $15,000 and the town hall lighting is to be refurbished with $7,000.

• The Liv ing Boat trust at Franklin receives $30,000 towards the provision of a pontoon and a kitchen facilities upgrade.

• The Kettering Coastguard gets $5,000 to relocate its facilities.

In Cygnet:• The CWA w i l l r e ce i v e

$27,000 this financial year for the upgrade of kitchen facilities at Bridge Cottage.

• The Cygnet Football Club will receive $15,000 for the upgrade of clubrooms.

• Tthe RSL gets $5,000 for carpark refurbishment.

• The Cygnet Town Hall is to have the exterior timber repa in ted a t a cos t o f $30,000.

In Huonville:• The f oo tba l l c l ub w i l l

upgrade the clubrooms with a $15,000 grant.

• The Huon Valley PCYC Youth pathfinder project benefits from $25,000.

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Chris Kelly BSci(ClinSci) MHSci(Osteo) MAOARegistered Osteopath

Ph 0417 238 929 6229 9844Kingston Beach Health Centre2 Recreation Street, Kingston Beach

www.osteopathhobart.com.au

Pain & Injury Clinic, Kingston Beach

Cygnet Therapeutics Est. 2004

Relief from body pain and restriction(treatments given through loose, comfortable clothing)

Cygnet: Tuesday - ThursdayHobart: Friday

Nolan AlderfoxPhone: 6295 0605 Text: 0448 983 269

No Risk Policy: If, as a first time client you are not happy

with the treatment no payment is required.

Also offering Hypnotherapy and “The Work” of Byron Katie

•Back & neck pain • Headaches •Joint & muscle pain •Rehab post surgery •Work injuries

Cygnet Physio

at Cygnet Medical Services, 14 George St, Cygnet

Alison Viner APA Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist MAppSci Physio

Call 6295 1333 for appts

No referral required

HuoN VALLeY YoGAspecially crafted Yoga sessions

in your home or workplacefor individuals, families, or friends. All ages.Public classes & workshops also available.

See the website for all the info: www.huonvalleyyoga.comor ring Alison on 0400 288 545 [email protected]

At 3pm on Wednesday 24 th Sep tember, t he Honorab le Jacquie Petrusma, Minister for Human Services, will launch the website for the Huon Disability Ne twork a t the Geeves ton Community Centre. “This is a great step forward” says Jude Mullane, President of the Huon Disability Network. “Since we launched our network in March this year, we have been working very hard to get this website up and running. The National Disability Insurance Scheme provided the vital funding for our project. The website will play a central role in our mission to get more service providers to the Valley and Channel areas to support people living with a disability.”The HDN is a group which seeks to network between people with a disability, their families and

carers, service providers, key stakeholders and all levels of government.Its aim is to bring services to southern Tasmania.“For our children, there are no jobs, no houses to live in, almost no respite in the area. There are limited post school options for families struggling to support the i r teenagers and young adults. One of the key issues is fragmentation within the industry and the difficulties for families to connect with programs. We are in a transition with the funding from the NDIS being available but the irony is there is nothing to spend it on!“There are also issues around people having to wait to be in the cohort for the NDIS funding. There are so lu t ions . These solutions require stakeholders coming together with families

and clearer pathways for access to information need to be made”, says Jude Mullane.The HDN originated from a community forum late in 2013 where paren t s , care r s and service providers came together to discuss the needs of people with a disability in the regions around the Huon Valley and the Channel area. From this forum a group of parents and carers have come together to form the Huon Disability Network.The launch will take place at the Geeveston Community House, 9b School Rd in Geeveston.

Huon Disability Network launches their website!Everybody is welcome! At the launch, families can sign up for $10 to become members of the Huon Disability Network. Service providers can also sign up as a member for $100. All proceeds go towards the running of the network.From 24th September onwards you can visit the website at www.hdn.org.au or send us an email on [email protected].

Huon disability netWoRk

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Visit a country garden this spring

6 km south of Dover

Teahouse & Garden open: Sun 13:30-5, Mon-Thurs 9-5 (cash only)PH 6298 1442 www.thelmaretreat.com

Learntraditional

woodworking•No prior skills needed•All ages•Courses 1 - 10 days•Giftvouchersavailable

wisdomthroughwood.comor call Alex 6295 0780

You can place your line ad for the Cygnet & Channel and Kingston Classifieds at one of our agents:Middleton POWoodbridge POSnug PO

Margate POSandfly StoreGeeveston PO


SPECIALS

FOR SALE

SAVE $$ ON HEALTH FOODS!...Ask me How!

You can save 10% off RRP on:* Health Foods* Eco Cleaning / Body

Products* Baby ProductsAnd FREE HOME DELIVERY!!!(Some Conditions Apply).

ECO EMPORIUM3399 Channel Hwy, W’Bridge.

Ph 0415 751 175www.eco-emporium.comOr Find us on Facebook!

SPRINGTIME DELIGHTSSpray free local apples & pears-

Pink Lady, Jonathons, Sturmers, Coxes

& many more varieties.Fresh potatoes-

P/eyes, K/Edwards, Up-to-Dates, K/becs, D/Creams & Kipfler. Fresh real free range eggs.

Pure & Natural H/Made jams, chutneys & relishes. Also large range of local

honey unheated & Manuka.Ye Olde Oyster Cove Store

OPEN EVERY DAY 8am - 7pm Ph 6267 4340

LOCAL GOURMET PRODUCTSBruny Island Cheeses, BISH smoked Atlantic

salmon & trout. Fresh game meat - wallaby & rabbit.

Fresh oysters delivered daily. Cygnet smoked ham & bacon. Grass fed beef & lamb products. Free range chicken breast

& thigh cuts. Beef, pork & fish sausages.

Delivered daily, fresh sourdough breads, Elgaar

organic milk & cheese products. Great selection

of local Tasmanian wines, ciders & honey beers.

Ye Olde Oyster Cove StoreOPEN EVERY DAY

8am - 7pm Ph 6267 4340

SECOND–HAND BIRD NETTING, WHITE

12mm hexagonal shape, 12ft wide @ $1 per metre,

Mick 0148 546 375

IRRIGATION ALLOY 75 MM DIAMETER PIPES7.1ft long @ $50 each,

negotiable, Mick 0418 546 375.

WOODEN DOUBLE BEDCarved head & foot, slat base. $120. Ph 6295 1579

MOTORISED TREADMILLPerformer II Lifespan, exc cond, incl users manual. $300. Ph 0407 055 265

SLASHER MOWERSelf propelled. Very reliable.

Good condition. $700. Ph 6292 1725

HAY, 2014 SEASONGood quality. Stored in shed. Large amounts. $6 per bale.

Delivery extra.Ph 0429 423 615

SUDOKU 9x9

This week’s puzzle

The numbers 1 to 9 must ap-pear in every row, column & 3 x 3 box. Use logic to de-fine the answer, which will ap-pear in next week’s Classifieds.

Last issue’s solution5 9 1 42 8 6 3 1 9

9 2 58 6 1 5

2 94 3 2 7

1 7 85 7 8 6 3 1

8 5 9 6

18th September 2014

6 8 9 1 2 5 7 4 33 2 1 4 6 7 8 5 95 7 4 9 3 8 6 2 14 6 3 7 1 9 2 8 59 1 8 2 5 6 4 3 72 5 7 3 8 4 1 9 68 9 2 6 7 3 5 1 41 4 6 5 9 2 3 7 87 3 5 8 4 1 9 6 2

MIND & BODYALISON’S BEAUTY & MASSAGEChild friendly home beauty sa lon , Frank l in . Fu l l y qualified, registered with council. Mani/pedi, facials, massage, wax ing and tinting. Call 0428 460 058

www.facebook.com/alisonsbeautyandmassage

THE LIQUID CRYSTALSTHE LEVEL ONE

PRACTITIONER COURSE. The only holistic

representation of the mineral kingdom and most potent form of crystalline energy on earth. Work with the Earths crystals in healing and

personal growth.The course is limited to 20 only. Sat 11-Sun 12 of October 2014. Location: Ranelagh. Total cost $250 including 200-page manual & a remedy made in class.C o n t a c t : P a u l i n e @Theliquidcrystals.com or phone Pauline 0419 865 877 or Steve 0407 103 055

NATURAL HEALTH &INJURY MANAGEMENT

Remedial MassageHerbal MedicinesCall 6264 2002

Huon Natural Healthcare

SHIATSU Japanese Deep Tissue

Massage. $50. Sunday afternoons in Cygnet. Gift vouchers also available.

Contact Juanita on 6297 8412

CULTURED FERMENTED FOODWORKSHOP & LUNCH BUFFETEducation, demonstrations, Kefir cultures, make your own Kombucha & Cultured Veges, booklet, technique to ferment almost anything, everything inc. This is a total Inspiration & vital for health!

Wed Oct 15th 10-2pm, $85p/p @ West Winds,

Woodbridgewildforwellnessaustralia@

gmail.com text 0428 043 937

GUITAR TUITIONTHE GUITAR SCHOOL

All levels and styles taught at studios in City and

Kingston areas. Ph Roger Southey 6229 4453

BIKRAM YOGA51 Chuter St, Deep Bay

Mon – Fri 9.30am & 6.30pmSat 8am, Sun 10am

Call Ben 0427 651 032www tranquilpoint.com

YOGAClasses at Cygnet Sports Centre, Thurs evenings and Fri mornings. Bookings essential. For info Angela: phone 6295 1997; email [email protected]

CLASSES

Place your line ad for the Kingston Classifieds and the Cygnet & Channel Classifieds at one of our

agents -Middleton PO

Woodbridge POSnug PO

Margate POSandfly StoreGeeveston POCASH ONLY

AGENTS

STUFF TO BUY OR SELL?

Lodge your ad online www.southbus.com.au

or Ph 6295 1708FOR RENT

3 BEDROOM HOUSEIn Cygnet. Big back yard.

Ph 0455 942 688

WORKSHOP SPACESIn Cygnet with power. Also storage facility.

Boats, caravans, household.Good rates.

Ph 0412 026 727 or 0438 602 502

FOR DISPLAY ADS5pm Mondays

DEADLINES

campingatbrunyisland.com Eco & Pet friendly 6297 8290 / 0439 978 290

PET FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATION

Bruny Island, two bedroom, fully fenced, opposite dog-friendly beach, all Foxtel channels supplied.Rates to Dec (per couple, excl school hols / long weekends)$90 p/n (min 2 nights)$80 p/n (min 3 nights)$65 p/n (min 5 nights, mid week special)$50 p/n (min 7 nights)These rates apply for:•Sharing the one room, extra

for 2nd bedroom opened.•Supplying own linen.

Ph 0428 568 852

SHACK ON BRUNY ISLANDDennes Point,

sleeps 8 – 10 people, furnished, BYO linen.

Ph 6229 6446, 0407 296 446

HOLIDAY ACCOM.

MONSTER GARAGE SALE21st Sept, 10am – 2pm.

Many items, BBQ, tea, coffee, cake stall.

Burtons Reserve Cygnet. No early birds.

GARAGE SALEKINGSTON BEACH HEALTH CENTRE

is looking for a qualified self employed

REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPIST

to fill a void left by two of our therapists going on

extended leave.A great opportunity to rent a room if you are currently working from home and ready to work as part of an

allied health team.For further information contact Mel on 0424 609 357

EARN GR8 $ P/T ONLINEDynamic Health Industry.

Company of the Year.Nobel Prize - nom technology.

New in Tas. Phone Jen6227 8386 / 0413 953 386

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

WANTED

CAR DETAILERWanted to make the interior of one car habitable. Ph Heloise 6295 0482. (Leave a message if necessary)

CONSERVATIVE COMMUNITY MINDED CHRISTIAN FAMILYSeeks help on organic farm. Gardening, fencing, carpentry. Enquiries please phone 0488 993 232.

STALL HOLDERSFor Carmel Hall at the

next Cygnet double spring market on Sept 21st.

Ph Julie 0488 006 873

PUBLIC MEETINGTo discuss options for the

Middleton Fair. 2pm Sunday Oct 5th at

Middleton Hall. Come & have your say.

John Reeves, Vice President, Southern Channel

Ratepayers & Residents Assoc.

PUBLIC NOTICE

SEEKING COTTAGELocal prof couple

seek beautiful, privatecottage to rent.

Clean, quiet living.Excellent local refs.VJ - 0430 506 305

WANTED TO RENT

WHAT’S ONIf your listing in

What’s On on page 2

is no longer valid please advise us as we have other

organisations wishing to list their activity and we only have a certain amount of

space available. Please call the Classifieds on 6295 1708 or email [email protected]

FOR LINE ADS4pm Tuesdays

DEADLINES


SERVICESCHANNEL PC REPAIRSRepair call out service.New and refurbished

PCs and parts.www.channelpcrepairs.com.au

Phone 6267 4658

COMPUTER REPAIRSDaniels IT would like to remind you that Paul is available to repair your home or work machines. He has 15 years professional experience in Networks, Windows and Linux solutions. He can come to you, or just drop your machine in. All results and explanations inPLAIN ENGLISH! 0428 388 165

COMPUTING

TAX RETURNS TO YOUR DOOR!

A home delivery service for tax returns. We pick up your papers, compile

your return and deliver the papers back for lodgement. If you have a refund due, then we take our fee from your refund and transfer

the balance to you. Bloomfield & Associates - tax for busy people! Call

and book your pickup now! 6231 6886

BOBCAT HIREDriveway repairs and re-surfacing. Fire prevention and land clearing. Mulch spreading. Owner operator. F r e e q u o t e s ! P h o n e Martin Norman 6267 4845

7 TONNE CAT EXCAVATORFully equipped. House sites, roads, general work etc. $90/hr + GST or quote. Phone Rohan Gudden 0400 682 099 or Ronny Gudden

on 0418 532 160

FOR HIRE

MUD TYRES X 4BFG Mud, 33 x 15 inch on 6 stud steel rims, suit Toyota.

$600 ono. Ph 6267 4394 evenings.

ECU REMAPPINGWant more power or want to save on fuel? We can help with an ECU REFLASH or ‘TUNE’ for modern diesels. The safe and correct way to improve your vehicle’s performance. Now in your area, contact us today.

Phone: 0438 876 854performanceelectronics.com.au

ADVANCED MOORING SERVICES

Now servicing all lower Channel areas.

Ph 0477 165 583

AUTO/MARINE

PETS & LIVESTOCKLUXURY BOARDING

PROFESSIONAL GROOMINGMargate Country Kennels

170 Van Morey Road6267 1148 / 0437 355 856www.margatecountrykennels.com.au

ONE PEKING ROOSTERWith 3 Frizzle hens $50.

Also give away Peking roosters and Frizzle roosters.

Call 6295 0098

ISA BROWNSPoint of lay, $30 each.

Ph 0402 222 966

TURKEYSTwo hens and a gobbler, $80.

Ph 0488 993 232

RANI’S LOCAL, CHEAP, EXPERIENCED PETMINDINGAt your own home. One dog or an entire farm. Pats, walks, medications. 0403 642 916

HOLIDAY PET CAREPet-sitting, pet-feeding, pet-minding, pet-visits, house-sitting, dog-walking. If you need your pets cared for when you are on holiday call the pet specialist: Kimberly’s Pet Taxi & Pet Services on 0428 568 852

GARDENINGGARDENING

Mowing, hedge-trimming, pruning.

Ph Lenny 6292 1032

OUTDOOR GARDEN PRODUCTS

Plants & seedlings.Garden mulches – pea straw, lucerne & grass hay. Barley straw. Mushroom compost.

Range of potting soils & animal manures –

sheep, chicken & 3-in-1.Ye Olde Oyster Cove Store

OPEN EVERY DAY8am - 7pm Ph 6267 4340

PROFESSIONAL TREE SERVICES

Qualified arborist, fully insured, ethical tree care.

Modern Arbor 0449 150 471

RIDE ON MOWING / BRUSH CUTTING

Large areas welcome. Insured.

Please call 0448 695 429

TREEMENDOUSTREE SURGERY

Fully insured, reliable and local. Ph Corey on

0423 678 927 for a free quote.

BRIAN THE LAWN TAMERPh 0417 199 491

Mowing, brushcutting, chainsawing, hedge trimming,

gutter cleaning, general gardening and more!

TRADES HANDYMAN

for HOUSE & YARDFriendly and efficient.Chris 0432 952 131

HOME & GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Antenna installation, testing & tagging. Fully insured.

Ph Barry 0409 607 935

CARPENTER / JOINER30 years’ experience.

Reno’s, decks, pergolas, handyman, maintenance.

No job too small. Free quotes. Jason 0414 299 703

ELECTRICIANAll aspects.

Over 20 yrs’ experience.Call Clayton on 6297 8572 or 0417 943 202, LIC 1369347

HUON VALLEY PAINTINGInterior / Exterior

Servicing Huon Valley areaCall Adam or Kylie

0438 430 805

CARPENTER JOINERContracting, reno’s, stairs,

small jobs. Call Jason 0418 396 401.

[email protected].

CV’s HANDYMAN SERVICEAll home maintenance

& repairs. Plastering, painting, doors, windows, re-grouting tiles. Fences, gates, mowing &

general yard work. No job too small. Call for

quote Chris 0407 248 450. Fully insured.

ANGEL CLEAN Cleaning ~ Gardening

Carpet CleaningLawns / Pruning / Gutters

Regular/Spring/Bond cleans Reno/Builders. Police check.Call Carolyn 0448 779 981

ELECTRICIANSwitchboards, lights, safety checks, etc.

SeaSpark Contracting, Jon Ph 0429 926 516.

seaspark.com.au Lic 1222249

ROOF PAINTINGIron and tile roof restoration.

Free quotes. The Flu Pro. Ph 0407 040 641

SHEDSLocal supplier of quality

garages, farm sheds and industrial buildings. Accredited builder.

0419 309 146 / 6295 1301 www.sissheds.com.au

FLUE CLEANSNEW WOOD HEATER SALESRepairs and installations.

Call The Flue Pro 0407 040 641

ACCREDITED BUILDERAvailable for work,

new homes, extensions, renovations. Please call

Steven Gibson 6297 8562 or 0428 978 561

CARPET CLEANINGContact Chris from

The 2C’s CARPET CLEANINGAnywhere anytime...free quotes

Phone 6295 1603

CARPET / UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

$30 / room. $30 / seat.Insured / all areas.Please call Henk,

Detail Clean 0448 695 429

RENDER & TEXTURE COATINGSBy Trowel Art

27 years experience.Free quotes.

Call 0418 983 659

SAXON WOODHEATERSFor a brochure or friendly in-home consultation call Ben Morrison at Natural Heat on 0407 870 389 or 6266 4242 (after hours)

PAINTER No job too small.

Call Peter 0417 302 739

BUILDERS AVAILABLENew homes, extensions, decks, free measure & quote.Call Ronny or Rohan Gudden on 0418 532 160 or 0400 682 099

DIGITAL TV RECEPTIONAntennas, cabling, new

outlets and equipment set up. All issues resolved and guaranteed. 13 years in the Huon/Channel. Govt endorsed installer # 3966. Call Total TV

Tuning on 0428 154 449

MEDIA

ALL HOME RENOVATIONS & MAINTENANCE

All renovations – indoor and out. Carpentry, decking, tiling, heritage restorations. Fully insured, fully qualified.

20 years experience. Phone Michael van Heel

0412 823 925

DIGITAL TV ANTENNASV.A.S.T. free to air satellite TV.TV Channel Restack Retuning

Homeright Electrical 0419 566 341

6267 9698

CARPENTERFor all your building needs. Decks, renos, repairs, etc.

No job too small. Free quotes.

Ph Warren 0427 442 042

CONCRETE ANDEXCAVATIONS

Available for shed & house s labs , dr i veways , e t c . Experienced with exposed aggregate & colour finishes.

Phone Andrew on 0407 873 009

andrewgillcontracting.com.au

PLUMBERGeneral plumbing,

emergency repairs and maintenance.

Hot water cylinders and blocked drains.

Phone 0427 776 456

PORTABLE SAWMILLINGWith Lucas Mill, on site

and to order. Log handling machinery available.

Phone Bernt 0402 484 160

GORDON ASPHALTING and SPRAY SEALING

Car parks, driveways, footpaths repaired.

No obligation free quote. Ph 0428 554 439

THE HUONVILLE MARKETThis Saturday.

Spring Market. Plenty of new stalls. All welcome.

Ph 0419 221 705

CYGNET FOLK FESTIVAL LAUNCH - 20 SEPTEMBER

At the new St James Multi-Purpose Room.

Doors at 7.00pm Citizen Shrapnel and the

Lords of Little Egypt and Leo Creighton.Tickets at the door:

$20 / $15 / $10 / $5.

CYGNET FOLK FESTIVALEarly bird discount tickets

now on sale.For more info and to purchase tickets visit the website.www.cygnetfolkfestival.org

GATHER FOR CLIMATE ACTION

Sun 21st Sept 1pm.at MONA

EVENTS

SELF STORAGE CYGNETNew complex, town centre,

power, lights, 24-hour access,

secure yard, 21m2 bays, suit car/furniture, etc.

End of lane to left of Mitre 10.Ph 0417 714 755

STORAGE

EMPLOYMENTHOUSE CLEANER

Required for four hours every Monday in the Cygnet area.

Must have experience and references.

Ph Belinda on 6295 0266

WOODBRIDGE HILL HIDEAWAY ~ CLEANERS

Casual for cleaning cabins and lodge must be available during the day 10am-3pm.Please contact Mandy or Jason on 6295 1518.

TRADE OR SERVICE? Phone 6295 1708

to advertise

VEHICLE OR VESSEL TO SELL?

Advertise: 6295 1708


OPINION Event DiarySeptember- 30 The Photography of John Redeker – 9am-5pm daily exc Sun, Baha’i Centre for Learning, Hobart20 Little Athletics come and try day – 12.30pm, Huonville sports ground20 Microbirth screening – 1.45pm, Taroona Community Hall20 Cygnet Folk Festival Launch – 7pm, St James’ College Multi-purpose Room, Cygnet23 Life. Be In It. Mini Sports – 10-11am, Kids Allowed Shop, Channel Court, Kingston24 Grassheads – 10-11am, Kids Allowed Shop, Channel Court, Kingston24 Huon Disability Network website launch – 3pm, Geeveston Community House, 9b School Road, Geeveston26 Women on Water fundraiser film, Searching for Sugarman – 6pm, Palais, Franklin

Market DiarySeptember20 Huonville Market – 10am-2pm, Huonville Town Hall and surrounds21 Cygnet Market – 10am-2pm, Cygnet Town Hall28 Franklin Market – 10am-2pm, Palais Theatre28 Woodbridge Market – 10am-3pm, Woodbridge Hall, Channel Highway28 Snug Market – 10am - 2pm, Community Hall, Beach Road

Australian fighter jets and about 600 military personnel, including Special Forces soldiers, will be deployed to the Middle East this week to join a US-led force in an attempt to contain the forces of the Islamic State. They will be followed by about 400 Air Force personnel, up to eight F/A-18F Super Hornet jets, an early warning and control aircraft, and an aerial refuelling aircraft. The Opposition have fallen into step, and it has been left to Senator Milne, Leader of the Greens Party, to play the role of Cassandra. For over a month now our screens and pages have been full of graphic depictions of beheadings and executions by the irregular but highly effective forces of the IS which some Australian citizens, it is thought, have joined.Mr Abbott is finding his feet on the international stage and his voice at the international microphone, sidestepping his erstwhile Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, one of the better performers on the Government’s front bench. This phase of his career was launched by his pleasingly undiplomatic comments on the murder of nearly 300 innocents including a number of Australians aboard Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 as it was overflying disputed airspace in the Ukraine. He has remained centre stage with his comments over the atrocities committed by or in the name of the Islamic State, including beheadings, crucifixions, enslavement and summary executions, images of which are flaunted via our willing media, who in my view thereby

Interventionbecome accessories to the crimes whose images they retail, since IS is using them to appal and intimidate its opponents. Mr Abbott has segued from general revulsion over these widely depicted occurrences to a position where they are somehow construed as a threat to Australia, and therefore justify the intervention reported above. He has said that Australia is not deploying combat troops, but contributing to international efforts to prevent the humanitarian crisis from developing…’ But while it should be noted that he is not declaring war on IS, any Australian personnel who fall alive into the hands of IS will therefore have no claim to the protection of the Geneva Conventions on the conduct of war.Mr Abbott’s strident criticism of IS and his unsupported assertions that it is a threat to Australia have ensured that no mercy will be shown to any Australian personnel, military or civilian, who fall into its hands. Women who do so may be singled out for especially punitive and violent retribution. Another unlooked for and unwelcome consequence is that Australia’s intervention will ensure that it is marked by IS for punitive action, if not in the field, at home. It is unlikely that our security services will be able to guarantee effective intervention or detection of terrorist acts by or on behalf of IS, whose funds are estimated at two billion $US, and rising daily by way of extortion, subventions from individuals or sympathetic states, theft and the illegal sale of

crude oil from captured fields. Al-Qaeda’s total funds in its heyday were around 30 million $US. Sooner or later, in my view, we will be subject to a significant terrorist attack. In such circumstances, the withdrawal of Australian Federal Police from Tasmanian airports seems particularly ill-timed.Iraq remains a complex, volatile and evolving environment. It is entirely possible that interdiction from the air, using conventional aircraft and increasingly sophisticated, accurate and lethal drones will reduce the effectiveness of IS to the point where it withdraws from the active and aggressive profile which it has so far shown. The game will change many times; the most immediate and likely evolution will be the deployment by IS of effective anti-aircraft missiles. They have the budget to buy them and there would be no shortage of eager vendors. The Mujahedeen in

Afghanistan deployed short-range ground-to-air missiles against Russian helicopters with devastating effect.The actions of IS, if they are ever subjected to international judicial scrutiny, will not fall into the category of war, but rather, civil crimes, and a new approach may be needed to examine them. It is not yet clear whether the international community has reached a position on this. Whether Australian intervention will have had any significant beneficial consequences remains to be seen. But the government should make it clear that all we are doing is supplying short-term, limited range military assistance. If this helps to build an autonomous Iraqi nation with an effective self-defence capacity that would be ‘mission accomplished’. Let us hope so.

JoHn FleMing ii ([email protected])

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