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Thank you!Winch Rocks The Quarry a great success.

Tuesday 25 February, 2014The Winchelsea Star2

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When I stood for election as a Councillor, hundreds of people across the Winchelsea Ward told me they believed too much Council revenue was spent in the coastal townships.

For others, this was not an obvious problem. Councillors and officers have since frequently debated what ‘fair’ means in the context of Council expenditure in wards. Interestingly, this was also a popular debate when I was a councillor for the City of Greater Geelong between 2000 and 2004, although the concern at that time was perceived excess expenditure in Geelong compared with the coastal townships.

Does ‘fair’ mean that a town’s rates should always be invested directly back into that town? Should a basic level of infrastructure be available in every community? Should needier communities receive more? Is it perception or reality that some areas of the Shire receive more than they contribute? How is ageing infrastructure with high maintenance needs accounted for? How much is spent on rural infrastructure servicing relatively small populations? Is it reasonable to invest strategically in assets for future use when there is no current need or rates base? How are developer contributions, government grants and community contributions accounted for? How is investment that benefits residents across ward boundaries, or in services such as child care or home care, attributed?

Council has been reluctant to publish levels of rates income compared with capital expenditure per ward, because of concern that such indicators may mislead. Some point to the Shire’s very well documented asset management program as the basis for rational investment decisions. This debate will no doubt continue, but I believe the following principles should apply:

• Fairness between wards is important. “Is it fair?” is a reasonable and appropriate question.

• Council’s resource allocation methodology should be transparent. We need to develop metrics that clearly demonstrate the sources of Council income (rates, developer contributions, government grants etc.) and expenditure at a ward level, apply them when we make budget decisions and publish them when we explain those decisions.

• xpenditure on both assets and services should be taken into account when considering the ‘fairness’ of allocation of Council resources.

• Need, as represented by a community’s socio-economic status, is an important consideration for investment in both assets and services.

• The cost of assets and services that benefit multiple wards should be distributed through a transparent methodology across those wards.

• ‘Fair’ does not necessarily mean that every dollar of rate income is reinvested in the ward in which it is generated, but substantial deviations should be able to be explained.

• Council expenditure, particularly on major assets, will be irregular, therefore rolling average expenditure in each ward over an appropriate period (e.g. five or ten years) will be a better indicator of ‘fairness’ than expenditure over shorter periods.

• Plans and programs for future infrastructure expenditure and maintenance should be readily available to the public.

I am hopeful that in the next twelve months more of this information will be available, so we can all better understand the rationale for Council’s investment decisions over time.

Cr Heather Wellington

A fair share for Winchelsea Ward

Tuesday 25 February, 2014 The Winchelsea Star 3

Our family moved to Winchelsea in 1990 and would not wish to live anywhere else. Geoff joined the golf club that year and Dale as a teenager.

Dale has moved back to Winchelsea with his daughters Tahlia, Amber and Charlee since the tragic loss of their wife and mother Michelle (Taylor), almost 12 months ago. Tahlia and Amber attend Winchelsea P.S. where they have made many friends, have fantastic, caring teachers and receive great support.

We are overwhelmed by the support we have received since Michelle’s passing. Tahlia’s previous school Mt. Duneed started with fundraising some of which went to the purchase of the puppy the girls have always wanted, some

great play equipment as well as many other gifts. Ali Waight and her crew of volunteers converted our garage into a great, fully equipped play room for the girls. Now the Winchelsea community has helped make the future a little easier by providing funds for the girl’s future.

We would like to thank the Winchelsea Golf Club for their great effort and all those who supported them. This includes Bendigo Bank, the emergency services, the Men’s Shed, the Lions Club, musicians, golf professionals Vicki Thomas and Mel Humphries, John Blackman, Billy Brownless and the host of other individuals and businesses who contributed time and goods to support the day.

We would like to thank everyone personally but as there are so many people involved that we have never even met this would be impossible. Again our heartfelt thanks to all those who supported this day, making the path ahead a little easier for Dale and our gorgeous girls.

Vicki and Geoff Morgan.

To the Winchelsea communityOn behalf of the Morgan and Taylor families we would like to thank the Winchelsea Golf Club and all of the groups, businesses and individual people who made “ Winch Rocks the Quarry” such a fantastic day, raising over $8,000 to help support the girls’ future.


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Surf Coast Shire Council and Barwon Medicare Local are encouraging Winchelsea residents to respond to a survey assessing the community’s health and wellbeing services.The survey, posted to residents in hard copy in February, seeks feedback on what health and wellbeing services are well used and which services are still needed in the community. Completed surveys must be lodged before Friday 28 February.

Hard copy surveys can be returned to the Winchelsea Bendigo Bank, supermarket, primary school, police station, kindergarten, post office or pharmacy. Completed surveys can also be posted to Surf Coast Shire Council, Reply Paid 350, Torquay, 3228.

The survey can also be filled out online via http://www.surfcoast.vic.gov.au/News_Directory/Winchelsea_Community_Survey or www.barwonml.com.au. Residents may also be approached to fill in the survey by staff at sites across Winchelsea.

Jason Trethowan, Barwon Medicare Local’s chief said, “community input is key to ensure a well-connected health system for Winchelsea”.

Winchelsea Ward Councillor Heather Wellington said the survey results will help council and agencies plan for future service provision and advocate for service improvements.

“This is an important initiative because it will help build an understanding of what services are required in Winchelsea and the most effective ways to deliver these services,” Cr Wellington said.

Winchelsea Ward Councillor Rod Nockles said it was particularly important to build a picture of health service needs in Winchelsea with the town set for growth.

“Winchelsea is a growth area with distinct service needs that need to be identified and understood. That makes a strong response to this survey particularly important.”

Important survey hits Winchelsea

Gardening Australia Host Costa Georgiadis has travelled to the Anglesea Community Garden to launch Surf Coast Shire Council’s Heritage Orchards in Schools program and share progress on the introduction of edible landscapes across the Surf Coast.

As part of the project, heritage fruit tree varieties have been planted at 11 local schools in partnership with the Diggers Club and TimeHelp, with kindergartens to also join the program in the future.

Council is also working with the community in a range of pioneering projects including:

Orchards using specially chosen heritage fruit trees planted at 11 local schools in partnership with the Diggers Club and TimeHelp, with kindergartens to join the program

A proposed indigenous orchard based on the food of the Wadawurrung as part of a number of initiatives at Torquay’s Price Street Community Precinct; which will become a standard bearer for edible landscapes on the Surf Coast

Edible landscapes in other public areas including the Surf Coast Community and Civic Precinct, Barwon Park in Winchelsea and the Anglesea Community Precinct

An on farm composting program through Camperdown Composting to improve soil around Winchelsea’s Barwon Park. This has put 200 tonnes of organic waste back into soil that will be used to establish a cider orchard using heritage apple varieties.

The focus on edible landscapes seeks to build on Council’s ongoing support for the four community gardens established in the Surf Coast.

Council has allocated $15,000 from its Climate Change Adaptation budget to introduce more edible landscapes in the shire.

Mayor, Cr Rose Hodge, said edible landscapes had grown on the Surf Coast

through partnerships with local schools and community organisations.

“The Surf Coast has a strong environmental conscience, so it is natural that we should strive to be innovators in how we manage our landscapes and how we deal with issues like food security,” Cr Hodge said.

Anglesea Ward Councillor Margot Smith credited the Anglesea Community Garden as a standard bearer for edible landscapes on the coast.

“It is great to be able to celebrate this at the Anglesea Community Garden, which has grown prolifically in a short time thanks to the passion and skills of its 90 members.”

Anglesea Ward Councillor Libby Coker credited community enthusiasm and strong partnerships with Council for the growth in edible landscapes on the Surf Coast.

“This is already a story of great collaboration between schools, volunteers, community gardens like this one in Anglesea, land owners, groups like Men’s Sheds and residents.

“A lot has been achieved already with a small allocation of resources. We have a lot of strong community organisations that are active in this area and we look forward to working with them to make the Surf Coast even greener with projects like the indigenous orchard and heritage orchards in schools, kindergartens and public spaces.”

Anglesea Community Garden President Winsome Coutts said the garden’s growth was the result of the work of all members doing their bit.

“What I love is that you can drop in at any time of the week and find someone tending their patch, or doing some community watering or weeding. We have monthly working bees with morning teas or a barbeque, and twilight pizzas throughout the summer where we all share our food,” she said.

A new flavour for Surf Coast landscapes



Letters to the EditorDear Editor.

While walking my 7 year old grandson Ethan to school on Friday morning, we saw workmen tearing down trees with an excavator on the riverbank, in preparation for the new road bridge. When Ethan saw the work being done his comment was in a very strong commanding voice. “Their wreaking nature and destroying the native animals habitats” He might be only seven but he certainly says what he thinks.

Regards Keith Walker

Dear Editor.

On behalf of the Owen family, we would like to send our biggest thanks to the brave men who out of their good will came off the street and into our property to fight the fire which had started in our family home in Winchelsea on Sunday (16th of February). They fought to save our home and potentially our lives despite putting their own lives in danger; in which we cannot express how much we appreciate their help. If anyone knows these men who fought the fire, please let them know that we are trying to contact them.

Kind Regards The Owen Family.

Dear Editor.

Having just read the magnificent article printed in the Star over three weeks, of the scouts trip to Tasmania, I will try and remember not to complain of the heat again. The scouts and their leaders are amazing. Thanks to Marie’s descriptive report I felt I had climbed many a mountain from my lounge chair. What amazed me was the kilometres covered in a day and many times on a TFB. Well done scouts. You will remember this event for a life time as I don’t doubt will the great adults who accompanied the kids.

Jenny Mathison.

Dear Editor.

I was surprised to read that Winchelsea will be piped for the supply of gas. This is a fossil fuel that should be phased out completely over 10 years. A reverse-cycle air conditioner is a more efficient method of heating, induction cooktops are just as quick and more economical than gas. Gas prices are expected to double shortly and the cost of supply – before you actually use any gas – is over $400/year in Geelong.

Then there is the issue of safety. Aside from the obvious risk of explosions, poorly maintained heaters (another annual cost) can cause death from carbon monoxide as with the two young boys in central Victoria last year.

The gas marketers claim less greenhouse gases with their product but this is not quantifiable. Sure, maybe compared to the old coal-fired power stations but we have the option of being 100% renewable in Australia now. All we need is the political will. (see Melbourne-based Beyond Zero Emissions Stationary Energy Plan.)

We also have no way of measuring the ‘fugitive emissions’ at the point of extraction of natural gas and at other points along the supply chain. This is methane gas, multiple times more lethal to the atmosphere than CO2.

I urge SP Ausnet to use their infrastructure dollars to put electricity underground in high bush-fire prone areas and the energy consumers in Winchelsea to give gas a miss. It makes no sense on economic or safety grounds.

Judy Cameron.

Dear Editor.

I wonder if you would be able to mention in the ‘Winchelsea Star’ that the descendants of James and Amelia Riches are having a gathering in Winchelsea on Sunday 23 March.

We are anxious to find descendants of Peter and Elizabeth (Riches) McCallum to invite them to attend the event.

My great grandparents, James and Amelia, originally lived and worked on ‘Wormbete’. They raised their family in the Winchelsea area before Amelia and the family moved to Melbourne to further the children’s education.

Peter and Elizabeth McCallum were, of course, well known around Winchelsea.

I learned of your paper via Jennifer McKenzie.

Ken Riches.

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I remember seeking Myrtle Wainwright’s permission to ask her recently retired husband Alex to take on the Editorship. Myrtle took some persuading and then Alex graciously accepted. To turn to the philosophy behind the establishment of the Star Organisation, there were three major principles employed. The Star organisation was to be

1 Community based

2 Structured for continuity

3 Would have checks and balances to minimise bias and interest groups control within the organisation.

I wish to explain these principles in a little more detail.........

(1) Community - Basis The organisation was analysed and jobs designed to break the work up into meaningful components. Participation was needed more than professionalism. The organisation was designed to involve a range of people and this was a symbol of what it was all about - building community.

(2) Continuity On the assumption that people move, ie move house, get sick, have other involvements or simply burn out, the Star organisation had a built-in apprenticeship scheme. The Manager of every area of responsibility had an assistant manager who received on-the-job training. The primary purpose of the assistant was (a) to be next in line should the Manager leave and (b) immediately find a new assistant, so process could be continued. Of course given the spread of work where everyone had a little to do, there would be less burn-out any way and it was easier to attract replacements. The key was to organise correctly in the first place.

(3) Checks and Balances So that the organisation did not represent one group or view in the community, the work was divided into 3 major areas.

A ‘The weekly grind’ which meant physically putting the newspaper together. ie getting copy and advertising, typing, printing and distribution.

B Sub-editing, which meant designing the shape of each newspaper, making decisions on content, order, headlines and presentation. It meant developing the interest, balance and style of the paper. To give greater life and variety to each edition. The Sub-editors were rotated.

C Editing was an arm’s length review which sought to avoid liability by ensuring any controversy was fairly treated and there was a sense of propriety. ie not offensive, and generally applied with a bit of wisdom. The Editor needed to be an experienced and well respected person who would look at the final draft with fresh eyes.Now it is the way of human nature that as technology improved, the separate jobs would be more and more combined, simply because it is more efficient. That’s progress. But we have to ask a question, Is it more effective ?. Before we can answer that, we need to think through what the purpose of the paper is and how does it achieve respect and credibility. Well, in those early days, we felt that the Star was not just for sharing information, but also for promoting

understanding, for building bridges, and for being an example of community teamwork.

To do that, we organised ourselves to get a range of community people involved. We structured it for continuity and we set up separate controls and an extra dose of common sense. There is a natural tendency for power to concentrate and running a newspaper is an exercise in power, so we proactively organised to spread involvement and safeguard a variety of inputs.

Recalling the past helps us to be more sure-footed in approaching the future. Remembering the principles and purpose of our enterprise can inspire us to take risks and put in the effort to work for our own newspaper with clearer vision and higher ideals.

Anecdotal History of the Star Continued...


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Applications open 18 February 2014!

Council provides a Small Grants program which is available to new and existing groups, to develop project ideas or improve services within the local community.

Information session A Small Grants information session will be held Wednesday 26 February 2014 at the Council offices, 1 Merrijig Drive

Torquay from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. All welcome.

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Applications close on 31 March 2014.

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Rainbow Story by Tylah Doss - Grade 1/2 Once upon a time there was a dark land with flying rats. Some of them were evil, some were nice and the evil rats made the land dark but only the magic rainbow could make it much better. So one day the super team went to bring rainbows back and they did. They got the pot of gold for the poor people on the land. Off they went and the land was better.

Rainbow Story by Ellorah McConachy - Grade 1/2

Once upon a time there lived a little boy called Jack and he had a very mean mum and dad. They lived in a little cottage and the little cottage was very smelly. One day Jack saw a colourful rainbow so Jack went outside without telling his mum and dad. He thought the rainbow was beautiful.

All Children Should Learn To Swim by Maddison Kattwinkel - Grade 5/6

I strongly agree that all children should learn to swim, because it is so important to learn to swim so children won’t drown and will know how to save themselves in a real life threatening situation.

The first reason why I believe all children should learn to swim is because of safety around the water. Knowing toddlers that have just learnt to walk themselves can easily just wander off into the backyard or paddock and fall into a swimming pool, dam or river etc. However it is your responsibility to look after your child and ensure they have the knowledge about water safety. Did you know it only takes 20 seconds for a children to drown in water.

Another reason why all children should learn to swim is because if you don’t know how to swim it can ruin the amount of enjoyment swimming can create. What I mean by it ruins your fun is because, if your friend is having a pool party you don’t want to just stand around watching them have all the fun just because you don’t know how to swim. Wouldn’t you like to be the one splashing and laughing? Also if you can swim you will

be able to go water skiing, snorkelling or even biscuit riding. These activities are great but can turn nasty if you happen to fall in the water and therefore it is vital that you know how to swim or float to save yourself.

Finally all children should learn to swim because if you are at a beach and get caught in a rip or a wave goes over you, you have a high possibility of drowning especially if you are at a beach with no life guards. Rips are very easy to get caught in but very hard to get out of, because you have to know how to get out of one properly and you would have to be quite a strong swimmer to do so. Also waves can easily dunk you under the water and make it hard for you to get back up. They can also frighten you if you are not familiar with water.

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Editor’s decision whether to publish a who, what, where and when notice request is final.

Winchelsea Horticultural and Garden Club Inc. The 27th Autumn Show to be held on Saturday March 22nd 2014 at the Leisure Centre, Gosney Street. Schedules are available around Town. Any queries to Peg 52661462 Dawn 52313494.

Annual Auction Stall HoldersThe Winchelsea Uniting Church are seeking ‘Expressions of Interest’ in stall holders tobe part of a Produce Farmers Market on March 29th at the Auction on Saturday March 29th.Hesse St.Reserve. Stall holders should have a current Certificate of Currency. More details from Geof Orchard 0417 059683 or 52672630

Uniting Church Annual AuctionSat. March 29th, 9.30am at Hesse St.Reserve. Goods delivered from 9am - 7pm Frid. 28th March. No Tv’s, or mattresses. Eftpos facility available sponsored by Bendigo Bank. Enquiries Geof Orchard 0417 059683 / 52672630

Neighbourhood Watch“NHW will hold their first meeting for 2014 on Wednesday, Feb. 26th, at the Bowls Club, Hesse St, at 7:30pm

All interested members of the community invited to attend.”

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Church NewsThis week at St Thomas’ Church

Wednesday the 26th: • Inter-church prayer meeting 9:15am at

the Uniting church Manse.

Sunday March 2nd • Combined service at the Uniting church

at 9:30 am.

Monday March 3rd: • Mainly Music 10am at St Thomas Hall

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Farewell to Edna Groom. By the time this newspaper is published the congregation of St Thomas church along with the members of the Uniting church and the community of Winchelsea will have already gathered at St Thomas church on Monday to celebrate the life of Edna Groom. Edna passed away peacefully on Tuesday the 18th of February just ten days short of her 92nd birthday so it is fitting that we celebrate her long life. Edna has been a very loved member of the community of Winchelsea and an active participant in the varied activities of St Thomas church. Edna

was always one who would call a spade a spade, she could be very forthright in her views and I am well informed that once upon a time she was a force to be reckoned with around Winchelsea and at St Thomas’. I have been told that there was a time when she may not have put up with my creative enthusiasm in church services. Yet over time many have also witnessed a great softening in Edna, which she herself recognized and attributed to the work of God’s Holy Spirit in her life. Edna had moved from being a very staid and religious person to becoming one who experienced the difference that being loved, forgiven and set free by Jesus makes. Over the last six weeks as she prepared to leave us there was such a strong sense of the presence of Jesus in her room, that many commented upon this. Edna knew Jesus was with her as her health faded away and she just wanted everyone else to know how much Jesus loved them as well. Her celebration service will include participation from members of at least two of the local churches. When I first arrived in Winchelsea Edna was one of

those people who just went out of her way to make me feel welcome and she continued to encourage me over the past two and a half years. She rarely missed a prayer meeting even after moving into the local nursing home. She and I shared a joke that she hadn’t really moved into a nursing home she was just living in serviced apartments that did her housework, washing, and cooking for her! And I must say they did a wonderful job of it and really cared for Edna! Meanwhile Edna continued to attend and contribute fully to all the groups she had prior to moving into care, including the Tuesday morning Know Your Bible study group at Rosemary Hopkins, the Prayer meetings, A.D.A.S.S. and weekly church services. This Sunday was our family service and being Epiphany we put on a play with a rap version of “We three Kings”, at the conclusion of the service I really felt the absence of Edna as whatever crazy thing we have tried for family services Edna has always encouraged and supported our efforts to share the love of Jesus with the children in our community. Our thoughts and prayers are with Toni and Chris, Karen and Doug, James and Debbie and all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

God bless, Wendy Gravolin

This week at St Thomas’

News from St John’sWinchelsea Uniting ChurchEvents of the Week

Inter-church Prayer Meeting – Wednesday February 26th at 9.15am in the Manse.

Intr-Church Committee Meeting – Thursday February 27th at 2.00pm at St. Thomas’s Hall.

Music Group practise – Thursday February 27th at 7.00 in the Hall.

Combined Choir Easter Music practise - Thursday February 27th at 7.30 in the Hall.

Worship Sunday March 2nd - 9.30am – John Bumford (We welcome the folk from St.Thomas’s).

Pancake Day – Sunday March 2nd after Church – gold coin – proceeds to Share Appeal.

John Bumford

Thank you to Father Kerry Conan who celebrated mass with us on Saturday, we will welcome Father Kerry back again on the 8th of March.

With Lent commencing on Ash Wednesday the 5th of March, we will prepare for Lent in our parish by having Pancakes available following the Masses in our Parish. On the weekend of the 1st of March, pancakes, tea coffee & cordial, will be available after 6p.m. Mass next Saturday, in St John’s hall. . Pancakes will also be available after Mass on Sunday, 2nd March, at Bannockburn after the 9a.m. Mass, and 11a.m. Mass at Anakie. Please feel welcome to join us.

St Joey’s Op Shop at Meredith is open on Friday and Sundays after Mass. Proceeds will go towards R.E. costs in the schools and in the parish.

Please ring the Parish Office if you would like to enrol your child in the Sacramental programs, the office is open on Wednesdays and Fridays.

World Day of Prayer will be held at St Thomas’s in Winchelsea on Friday the 7th of March, please join with Christians from all over the world. The theme this year is “Streams in the Desert” as prepared by the World Day of Prayer Committee from Egypt.

Until next time, God Bless Marg Bushell



Dear Members

We were all saddened at the news of Edna Groom’s passing. At our committee meeting last Wednesday a minutes silence was observed to reflect on the life Edna has shared with us all.

Edna was a supportive member of our club holding the position of President from 1991 through to 1997.

Since my term as President, John Read faithfully brought Edna to our regular Wednesday and Friday meetings until Edna’s health prevented her attendance over the last few months.

We extend our sincere sympathy to Edna’s family on the loss of such a unique person, her faith was always strong, she has now committed her soul to the Lord whom she walked with daily.

President Haydn.

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Cards - Roma Schroeter, Helen Bath and Kath Wilson.

Canasta - Jean Shinners

SKIP-BO - Joan Schroeter

Competition - Kath Wilson.

President Haydn presented the two birthday girls, Roma Schroeter and Kath Wilson with a beautiful birthday sponge and a rousing Happy Birthday was sung by all.

Friday Results Bowls - Leila Forster, Vida Bath and Isabel Walker.

Cards - T1 - Helen Bath and Janice Wilson

T2 - Alison Erwin and Lindsay Schroeter

Skip-Bo - Joan Schroeter

Competition - Alison Erwin.

It was great to have so many attending our Fish n Chip night on Friday night. We all enjoyed a lovely meal together.

Even more people rolled up for out 7pm start, enjoying Bowls, Euchre, Skip-Bo, Canasta and instruction from Mick O’Mara in the Computer Room with the I Pads.

Our Annual Holiday away to the Yarra Valley is well under way and $100 as a deposit is required.

A list is on the wall in the hallway for our trip to Wormbete Station for Afternoon Tea on Friday the 28th of March 2014. Those wishing to attend will meet at the clubrooms at 2.15pm and we will car pool. Please indicate on the list if you can take passengers and how many.

Limerick of the Week Said a butcher’s apprentice from Broome Who aspired to be bride (and not groom),

“With some knives from the shop,

I shall do my own op.”

And these words are inscribed on his tomb.

Recipe of the Week

Chocolate Cake

This cake is made in 3 separate sections.

Section A 1 cup Butter 1/2 cup Sugar 2 Eggs 1 cup Milk

Section B 1/2 cup Cocoa 1/2 cup Milk 6 level Tablespoons Sugar 1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence

Section C 2 cups Plain Flour 2 rounded teaspoons Baking Powder 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Method

Section A Cream butter and sugar, add well beaten eggs, then milk and beat well

Section B Mix all B ingredients in a saucepan, then stir over a low heat till quite smooth. Cool and add to Mixture A.

Section C Sift all C ingredients together and fold gently into the whole mixture. Place the mixture into a well greased 20cm square tin and bake at 180c for 45 minutes. When cold, cover with chocolate icing and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.

Senior Citizens

Below: The 2 Birthday Girls, Roma Schroeter and Kath Wilson enjoying their Birthday sponge, made and presented to them by President Haydn


Scrap Metal Bought

Call Peter on 0448 343 105

FirewoodFirewoodFirewood Timber SlabsTimber SlabsTimber Slabs

for salefor salefor sale

Haidee Benning, local Osteopath, Ayurvedic Practitioner and Masseuse is re-opening her Practice in Winchelsea and will be available for appointments from January on-wards. Please email Haidee on [email protected] for appointments and be sure to include your phone number for her to call you when she returns from France just before Christmas. Alterna-tively, you can find her on Facebook.


Submissions to The StarThe Winchelsea Star welcomes YOUR news, information, articles and items for publication. This newspaper aims to reflect its own community.

Naturally, any article submitted for printing must comply with legal requirements such as for libel, discrimination, racism etc. Ideally, submissions fit within one page (allowing for adverts) and at most two pages. With a photo or two, this is around 700-800 words per page. Photos make for a much better article - please do not edit, crop or retouch photos, the Star team will do this as required. If you are able to ‘resize’ the photo(s), aim for around 1000 pixels (px) for the longest side. Many phones and computers can automatically resize photos when being emailed, be sure NOT to choose the small (or “email”) size as this is too small to use in a printed page.Note also that there is no need to submit carefully formatted and laid out

documents, as all formatting is stripped out when the article is imported into The Star. Please also note that any submissions in hard copy (ie. printed or hand-written) or ‘locked’ formats will incur delays as they have to be typed and/or scanned - the Sunday deadline applies to material that can be readily copied-and-pasted.Please send the article wordage separately from the article photos and images. In other words, when submitting an article, attach a document of words only and then also attach the associated images. Include image captions at the end of the article.

Send to [email protected]

Bus to the HubFree Bus Pick up from your home and Drop off (Winchelsea) if you are:

• over 65

• have a disability

• find yourself socially isolated

Free Complimentary Main Meal for “Bus to the Hub” Users (1st Time Users)

To book your seat phone 5267 1200 After hours; Annie Ph: 0427 840 280 or Michelle: Ph: 0437 783 551

Want to receive The Star

by Email ?Every week that the Star is published we can email it to paid up subscribers. The

emailed version will come as a PDF that has the advantage of earlier delivery

and full colour. To take out a subscription Google “Winchelsea Star subscription”.

click on Subscriptions | The Winchelsea Star and follow the directions.

Please note: a yearly subscription is now $25 and lasts for 12 months from the date

you start the subscription.

We would prefer Direct Deposit but Paypal is available. If you need help contact Mick

on 52672295 or [email protected]

Postal subscriptions are unchanged at $110.

For postal subscriptions contact Deb Rowley at Winchelsea IGA

or Don on 52887231.

Moriac Store also has copies.

Trains to Geelong/MelbourneMon-Fri 07:22 13:18 19:03 Sat 08:19 13:28 19:12 Sun 08:57 14:35(bus) 19:12 Sunday bus service departs from Winchelsea Post Office

Trains from Geelong/MelbourneMon-Fri 08:55 14:27 20:15 Sat 09:30 14:32 20:32 Sun 10:30 20:32

Old Shire Hall (tea rooms), Hesse St, Fridays, 2pm-5pm

Bus From Geelong to ColacMon-Fri Geelong Rail Station 17.35 Deakin Uni 17.57 Winchelsea Station 18.24 Terminates Colac Rail Station 19.05

Sunday Geelong Rail Station 17.10 Winchelsea PO 17.40 Winchelsea PO 14.35 Geelong Rail Station 15.20

Monday 6-11am & 5-8pm Tuesday 9am-Midday & 5-8pm Wednesday 6-11am & 5-8pm Thursday 9am-Midday & 5-8pm Friday 6-11am & 5-7pm

Train Services

Surf Coast Mobile Library

Bus Services

Winchelsea Gym Hours 5267 2336

Wednesday 26 Chris Burns Margaret Carmichael

Friday 28 Margaret Kelly Joan Schroeter

Monday 30 Toni Worland Isabel Murfitt


information visit


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fast@showers Splashbacks and Mirrors

10mm Frameless from $350 Glass Kitchen Splashbacks

from $199 m2 All available in 48 hours

Showroom at 1/28 Wood St. South Geelong

call 5222 1332 or 0400 200 073

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The Winchelsea

Men’s Shed

Open Hours: Tues & wed from 9:30am Thurs from 12:30pm Every 2nd Sat from 9:3am

at 51 Hesse Street New members welcome

For more details ring: John Bader (co-ordinator)

5267 3030 Colin Mayman (Treasurer)

5267 2164 David Kellas (Secretary)

5266 1549

TheBooks Pty Ltd Registered Tax Agent

MOBILE ACCOUNTANT AND BOOKKEEPER

Tax Returns: Individual, Business, & SMSF

Financial Statements GST & BAS Returns MYOB & Quickbooks

Bookkeeping Services

PICK UP / DROP OFF SERVICE: WE COME TO YOU

Ph: 0481 324 802 E: [email protected]

Winchelsea Supermarket

Trading Hours Monday to Saturday— 8:30 am to 7:30 pm Sunday— 10 am to 7:30 pm

Ph: 5267 2676 29 Main Street, Winchelsea

Fun, Interactive music sessions for pre-school children (0-4 y.o.) and

parents/caregivers

When: Mondays from 10 to 11 am (Starts 3rd Feb. runs during school terms)

Where: St Thomas’ Hall, 25 Barwon Tce.

To Enquire ring: 0407838256

Do you have any of these kinds of problems?

• Tired• Stressed• Sore• Headaches • Run Down

• Aching• Stiff• Back Pain • Neck Pain• Shoulder Pain

• Trouble sleeping

Want a healthier 2014??See how Chiropractic may be able to

help you!Located At Winchelsea Medical Clinic.

Call Now! 52671268

Meals 7 days

Kids Play Area

Live Entertainment

Like us on facebook for info

Or call 5267 2046


Star ClassifiedsWinchelsea Star classified ads are FREE for personal entries. Please be brief, and be sure to include a contact name and phone

number. One photo may be included if appropriate. The Editor’s decision whether to publish a classified ad request is final.

Position Vacant Cleaner, Lorne Area Permanent Part-time. 2 hours every evening, 7 days per week Award Wages Contact Gary, 0412 944 457

For SaleGlass bricks 8”x 8” x 4” thick. 13 boxes of 8. Brand new. Corningware brand. $180. Ph. 52673033.

Morning Melodies returns to the Winchelsea Tea Rooms on Thursday week with big booming Baritone, James Young from Greensborough. James was the winner of an inaugural award to a young Melbourne singer in the Diamond Valley Vocal Eisteddfod, the prize being the opportunity to be a guest at the Winchelsea Morning Melodies. James was chosen over a field of 40 up and coming singers, and shows the strength of talent in the singers of the next generation.

A Public Relations student at RMIT, James is fresh from a season in 2013 as the Pirate King in the Pirates of Penzance, where his voice and presence of character dominated the stage. Through his school years he has been involved with lead roles in Shrek the Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Beaty and the Beast, for which he was a nominee for best Supporting Actor with the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria. He has had success at numerous competitions in Musical Comedy, and Leider and Art Song sections. His next major stage performance is Phantom of the Opera, for which he is rehearsing now.

James as a 20 year old maturing talent is showing in his early years a subtlety in the quieter songs, yet with that full-bodied voice audiences love of a rich baritone sound well used. He had the opportunity for a short time to be a student of the famous Australian singer Jon Weaving prior to his going overseas.

James has chosen a healthy mix for the Winchelsea program, including songs from Mozart and Schubert, with songs from the popular musicals Oklahoma, South Pacific, Phantom of the Opera, and Les Mis.

An event not to be missed. Bookings can be made by phoning Joan MacKenzie on 5267 2062 or 0419 535490, or at the Tea Rooms.

Winchelsea Tea Rooms accompanied by John Bumford on Thursday March 6th. Morning Tea from 10.00am Musical Program from 11.00am Songs from musical comedy, & music theatre. All Inclusive cost: $20

• Enrolled Nurses

• Personal Care Workers

Hesse Rural Health Service is seeking to employ Enrolled Nurses and Personal Care Workers to work on a permanent part-time basis across the aged residential service based in Winchelsea.

Applicants seeking a position as an Enrolled Nurse must possess a Diploma of Nursing and those seeking a Personal Care Worker role will hold, as a minimum, a Certificate III in Aged Care. A commitment to person-centred-care and quality service provision is required. HRHS supports ongoing education and offers salary packaging with taxation incentive.

Enquiries and applications to Andrea Dunlop, Corporate Services Manager Ph. 5267 1200. Hesse Rural Health, 8 Gosney St. Winchelsea, 3241 or email [email protected]. Applications close 7th March 2014.

HESSE

Caring for Rural Communities

Rural Health

Positions Vacant

Big Man, Big Voice Baritone James Young - Winchelsea Morning Melodies


On the back of a 2013 season that delivered Winchelsea Football & Netball Club some great achievements, it is imperative that the club and community unite as one as we continue to strive towards becoming the number one team in the GDFL competition.Over the next month you can anticipate more excitement coming out of the Navy Blues Camp as everything is placed out in readiness for 2014. We are close to announcing our 2014 No 1 ticket holder and a club community newsletter will be sent out in the near future.

Last year we took home the Most Disciplined GDFL Club Award last year however this year we want to aim at bringing home something more significant.

Pre-Season is well underway now for the Winchelsea Blues as they gear up for the season opener under lights at Eastern Reserve on Friday April 4th.

As part of pre-season the netballers were recently put through their paces as we played host to Plenty Valley who participated in a weekend camp alongside our girls. It was a tremendous effort from all that participated given that the temperature wasn’t on the favourable side.

Senior footballers will now be training both sessions in Winchelsea on a Monday & Wednesday Night from 6:00pm onwards.

Our Junior Footballers have also stepped up there preparations for the season with a meeting being held on the February 12th.

Some coaches and team managers have been appointed however we are yet to finalise a Junior Coordinator and will require parents of the players to put their hands up for match day positions and to assist in the canteen as well.

Proposed Junior Coaches for Season 2014: Under 10’s Damien Luppino.

Under 12’s Christian Jenkins.

Under 14’s Damian Berg.

Team Manager Caroline Faussett

Under 16’s Glen Parish.

Team Manager Perry & Denise Campbell

Training times as follows : Under 14’s & 16’s Monday 5.30 – 6.30pm.

Under 10’s & 12’s To be advised.

There are still volunteer positions available across all levels of the club for any persons willing to be part of a community club. It doesn’t matter your background as there is always something for everyone available.

We have been blessed to have a handful of hardworking people at our club who put in a tirelessly effort.

As an example great gratitude was shown by the GDFL on 2013 presentation night to club stalwarts Libby Leaky and Joe Buhrmann when they were provided with GDFL Service awards. Volunteers like Libby and Joe are the backbone of our club and work hard all year long to ensure the club remains in good stead.

A Club registration/ family day will be held on Sunday March 30th with more details to follow, however anyone looking to make payment for your 2014 membership feel free to drop into Eastern Reserve between 5:30-6:30pm on a Monday night to see Caroline Wojtowicz.

For your chance to take home $1000 in September why not try your luck at the WFNC Footy Tipping Competition, along the way you will have the chance to win prizes etc. The cost is only $2per round ($46 payable by round 5).

Contact Anthony on 0408 569 394 or [email protected] to register your interest

Want your WFNC Blues Membership paid for? GMHBA have formed a partnership with Winchelsea Football & Netball Club that brings great benefits to both yourself and the Club.

Join GMHBA before June 30 2014 and they will give you $150 towards your WFNC Membership.

GMHBA are offering WFNC Members and friends a great deal for when they take up one of their GMHBA FIT Packages, The Club can earn up to $2,250 for every 10 members they sign up to a GMHBA Fit package. So why not help yourself and the club at the same time?

If you are already an existing GMHBA member than you are able to link your account as a supporter of the club. For more information visit www.gmhba.com.au/club-offer

We are the Navy Blues One Town One Club


Winchelsea Golf ClubMens GolfWinchelsea men’s Saturday comp Geoff Morgan trophy1st C.Nelson 93-36-57 2nd N.Trezise 93-32-61 3rd K.Boddington 88-23-65

Balls C.Currington 92-26-66, B.Perry 78-11-67, N.Hickman 83-18-67 N-pin N.Hickman G-Hole G.Rigby.

Midweek- stroke 9 hole frontB.Perry 1st 38-5.5-32.5 L.Chandler 44-11.5-32.5 N.Byers 51-17.5-33.5

Balls R.Culliver 33.5 S.Reyland 33.5 N-pin S.Holmes.

Next week Opening of the greens.


information visit


Pain is regarded as chronic when it does not go away and is experienced by a patient on most days of the week for at least 3 months. About 1 in 5 Australians suffer from chronic pain.A slightly higher proportion of females report having chronic pain.

Prevalence tends to be higher in older individuals. At least 1 in 4 women aged 50 years or over report having chronic pain.

The leading cause of chronic pain is reported to be injury, commonly from playing sport, car accidents, home accidents and work accidents.

Almost two-thirds of people with chronic pain report that their pain interferes with their daily activities. Chronic pain can have an enormous impact on its sufferers. It may interfere with a person’s sleep patterns, their sexual activity, their ability to work and conduct daily activities, and it can cause emotional distress and lead to serious mental health problems, including depression.

Chronic pain is multi-factorial and it is not just a physical problem. The nervous system has a large role to play in how a person experiences chronic pain. This can be influenced by an array of factors and it is important that these factors are addressed if there is to be a successful outcome.

It is common for a person with chronic pain to consult their GP about their pain. A GP may then provide a referral to a Physiotherapist for treatment.

However, a referral is not required for someone suffering from chronic pain to seek treatment from a Physiotherapist.

The goals of pain treatment are to enhance functioning and reduce suffering and distress, while minimising the risk of adverse effects. While it is rare to eliminate chronic pain completely, it should be possible to control pain to a tolerable level and allow people to function at an acceptable level. Physiotherapists are well placed to not only provide manual therapy for people with chronic pain, but also provide advice and education around goal setting, planning activities and appropriate exercise prescription.

I will be on holidays for the next few weeks, taking a well deserved break with my wife and 18 month old boy. My next available appointment will be on Wednesday the 26th of February. If you require Physiotherapy sooner, please give our Colac Clinic, located at 26 Miller Street, a call on 5232 2400 and make a time to see one of our committed and caring Physiotherapists. We also offer Podiatry, Massage Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Hydrotherapy and Clinical Pilates at our Colac Clinic.

Like us on FaceBook – Corio Bay Sports Treatment Clinic – Winchelsea.

Chronic Pain

School PaversAs a fundraiser for our Gosney St entry renovations we are organising pavers for families to purchase with the family name/s etched into them and the years they attended the school if desired. Consider being part of our school history as this opportunity will not arise for many years to come. This is an unique opportunity for both past and present community members and families. Contact the school for an order form and more information or download the form from the school website www.winchps.vic.edu.au


Winchelsea Bowling ClubBy Kitty ‘n Jack

Tuesday PennantIn fine weather with a tricky wind Winchelsea Division 1 were defeated in the Preliminary Final by Colac 1.

Saturday PennantIn cool and windy conditions Winchelsea Division 1 were defeated in the 2nd semi final by Simpson. They are now out of the competition.

Winchelsea Division 3 had a convincing win in the first semi final against Central 2 and now have a weeks’ break before the Grand Final. Great effort everyone and keep it going!

Around The GreenThe women’s Roving Kitty winner was Jenny McConachy with the runner up being Pat Lowrey, well done to you both.

Sunday 23rd of February, Julie Johnson played in the Champion of Champions tournament against the Warrnambool Region Champion Kelly Bolles. Julie was defeated 25/15 but was pleased with the way she played. Kelly was then defeated by the Portland Region Champion Joy McGrath 25/14. Joy will go on to play in the final 16 at Bendigo.

Men’s Triples Final still to be played.

Friday Social Bowls was well attended and everyone present seemed to enjoy themselves.

Coming UpThursday the 27th Twilight Bowls will be the Brian Clarke Memorial Event 5-30 p.m. start.

Wednesday 26th February Men’s 2 Bowls Triples

Friday 28th February, Social Bowls Competition

Mixed Pairs commence Sunday 2nd March.

Until next week

May the bowls be with you!!!!

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