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Issue 2/2017 1,000 copies monthly 21st February 2017

BUNYIP & DISTRICT COMMUNITY NEWS

Est. 1982

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Bunyip celebrates Australia Day By Dorothy Myers

Bunyip residents joined together for a wonderful

morning celebrating Australia Day in our very own

Bunyip Hall organised by the local Australia Day

Committee. The stage looked magnificent decorated

with Australian flags, gum leaves, some kangaroo

paw flowers with a huge Australia flag draped across

the back of the stage. The Bunyip Singers were

arranged in front ready to sing the National Anthem.

The Master of ceremonies was Mr John Anderson

who introduced the artists ,speakers and items. Bush

poetry was presented by Gerry Cunningham, and

Councillor Graeme Moore addressed the audience

and spoke about the significance of small county

towns like Bunyip.

Our ambassador Mr Paul Wheelton OAM gave an

address explaining the different roles he has played

in numerous children's charity groups and displayed

the many medals he has been awarded. Paul is a

prominent businessman, philanthropist and

volunteer, and he presented Councillor Moore with

a magnificent framed collection of “Order” medals.

He then introduced the nominees for the Citizen for

the Year 2017 award, who were Susan Anderson,

Bill Pearson, Dorothy Myers and Roman Kulkewycz

Congratulations to Roman Kulkewycz who was

chosen as this years’ recipient of the award. Roman

is a tireless community supporter, who is always

ready with his camera to bring us coverage of all

community events and is a big support to the

newsletter. He also helps organise the Bunyip

Community Market and supports the local Soccer

Club. He is always where the action is.

The Bunyip Singers closed the program by singing 'I

am Australian' with the audience singing along.

Thank you to the Bunyip and District committee for

arranging this enjoyable program. We also thank the

Night Owls for providing a lovely morning tea.

Following the ceremony and morning tea, people

went to the Bunyip Recreation Reserve for the

official opening of the BBQ rotunda where there was

a free sausage sizzle for all to enjoy.

Photos by Roman Kulkewycz

Photo: The Bunyip Singers performing the National Anthem in the Bunyip Hall.

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Photo: Councillor Graeme Moore.

Photo: (L–R) Bunyip Nominees for Citizen of the Year – Bill Pearson, Roman Kulkewycz (winner), Dorothy Myers and Susan Anderson.

Bunyip celebrates Australia Day (cont’d)

Photo: Local poet Gerry Cunningham. Photo: Master of Ceremonies John Anderson.

Photo: Ambassador for the event Paul Wheelton OAM.

Photo: Paul Wheelton OAM presenting Cnr. Graeme Moore with “Order” medals.

Photo: David Johnston from Bunyip celebrates Australia Day with a free sausage.

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BBQ Rotunda is officially opened By Roman Kulkewycz

Photo: (L–R) Bob Hamilton, Vittoria Arrigo, Tony and Carmelina Arrigo, John Beavis and Russell Pendlebury christening the new BBQ with a free sausage sizzle on Australia Day.

The Bunyip BBQ Rotunda was constructed by the

Bunyip Community Market and had it’s official

opening on Australia Day with a free sausage sizzle.

The BBQ Rotunda is now ready for community use

and is located near the Fire Brigade Running Track at

the Bunyip Recreation Reserve.

The twin plate BBQ is coin operated, needing $1 per

hotplate for about 25 minutes. Each hotplate is quite

large and can cater for many people. However for

large gatherings, both BBQ's can be operated

simultaneously. On the side of the BBQ is a double

power point to plug in an urn or any other appliance.

What a great space to hold your next get together.

Surrounding the Rotunda is a large expanse of short

grass which is great for children to play under the

watchful eye of parents. There are toilet facilities

located nearby as well as security lighting which is

great if you wish to use the facilities at night.

There are still some additions to be made such as a

commercial table and rubbish bins. You can donate

to the BBQ Rotunda Fund at the Bunyip & District

Bendigo Community Bank® branch located in Main

Street, Bunyip. Your continued support of this

project is greatly appreciated, as it will be a long

time asset to our community.


Photo: Ready to sizzle… the BBQ Rotunda opens for use at the Bunyip Recreation Reserve.

Photo: BBQ Rotunda from front view with finished walls and seating as well as solar security light.

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February Issue

Talkin’ Fishin’… Keeping afloat By The TackleMan®

In the past few years tragically there has been an

increase in drownings; swimmers, fisherman and

boaties included. There may be a few of these that

can be attributed to unfortunate tragedy, but many

more could have been avoided by the correct use of

life jackets and vests. Don’t think of the days of the

big orange bricks that you wore around your neck,

unless you have been on a cruise liner lately, those

days are gone for the serious shopper that values

their family and their own lives.

New life supporting buoyancy outfits are both

comfortable and serviceable. Choices are wide and

varied depending on whether you are a boat, river,

or pier fisherman. Get the size that fits snuggly, not

loose as you do not want to slip out of it. A snug vest

will keep you warmer, avoiding hyperthermia affects

for a longer period.

Make certain you are buying an Australian Standards

Approved PFD (Personal Floatation Device) and not a

buoyancy vest, which is only for buoyancy

assistance, as water skier’s use. Life jackets do

exactly what they say, save your life. They are

designed to roll you over face up, and keep you

afloat for a long period until you’re rescued.

Full life jackets are available with an internal

inflation, and come with short or removable sleeves.

Commonly used are the horseshoe shape jacket with

an internal bladder, as these are very comfortable

and lay flat against you; you almost forget your

wearing them.

Try a few models on though, as some fit better than

others depending on your body shape. Look out for

any rubbing or irritation to the back of your neck and

how easy it is to put on without it twisting and

knotting around you.

Nearly all have a small

compressed gas cartridge

that can be replaced when

due, and a rip cord is pulled to inflate the internal

bladder. The exception is those that also self-inflate

on contact with the water should you go in

unconscious or have a disability, this is a definite

advantage.

I would recommend that young children wear the

foam filled full vest and remember the strap

underneath so they don’t slip out the bottom of it…

no really they can be slippery little suckers! And they

also won’t be tempted to pull the rip cord.

“Hey Dad! What’s this thing for?”

Ensure you do regular checks of the straps, buckles

and seams. Also make sure there is no corrosion of

the gas cartridge, as yours or others life may depend

on this $30 to $40 item; buy the best you can. Vests

can range from about $75 up to full survival jackets

at $600.

If you’re a poor swimmer, fish dangerous or open

waters including fast streams, there is a particular

time to wear one, use your Spidey sense as there’s a

life vest for your particular type of fishing. Don’t

have it stored away when you need it, wear one and

be safe!

Catcha…

Photo: Life vest.

Photo: Life jacket.

Photo: Horseshoe vest. Photo: Sleeveless life jacket.

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Back to school – healthy lunch box ideas By Jacqueline Early, Inspired to Shine

School is back… YAY! But what do we pack for the

kids to take to school for lunch? My eldest son is

refusing most things for lunch and has declared he

hates EVERYTHING (giggle). So lucky me, every day is

a little stressful around the lunch box topic so I’ve

had to think outside the square.

I have prepared a few tips and ideas for you to

hopefully offer some new inspiration to your kids

lunches. If you have any other ideas, I would love to

hear them, so please send me an email at

[email protected].

Rather than always relying on a sandwich, I sneak

in vegetables and fruit into muffins and slices.

You could include a hard-boiled egg or some

crackers and cheese.

Popcorn is a great snack.

Use a variety of ways to incorporate vegetables

into the lunch.

— Vegetable frittata

— Veggie sticks with dip such as hummus

— Salad sandwich or wrap

Make extra for dinner and pack with the school

lunch the following day (pasta salad or frittata as

examples).

Keep a frozen water bottle in the lunch bag to keep

everything cool.

If kids aren’t eating lunch at school ask their

teacher to prompt them.

Allocate time on the weekend to prepare for the

week; bake some healthy muffins, cut up salad,

stock up on lots of fruit and vegetables.

Children are at school to learn, play and have fun.

Providing our kids with a healthy lunch is really

important. Eating a variety of healthy foods provides

energy for the day.

Think of the school lunch as fuel you put in your

child’s tank. If they eat the wrong kind of fuel, they

might run out of energy before the day is over. If

kids are consuming highly processed and high sugar

foods, they can lose concentration in class, become

hyperactive and struggle to stay awake in the

afternoons.

Here are some lunch box examples for a bit of

inspiration.

PROTEIN BALLS: Makes approx. 12

Ingredients 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup desiccated coconut 15 dried dates – soak in boiling water to soften before combining 2 tbs chia seeds (20g) 2 tbs cacao nibs 2 tbs cacao 1 tbs coconut and cocoa spread or peanut butter(COCO2 found in Aldi’s fridge section) 2 tbs coconut oil Good pinch Himalayan salt

Method

1. Place all ingredients into a food processor and

blitz on high until thoroughly combined. The time

will depend on your machine.

2. Using a tablespoon roll into desired size balls

and refrigerate for an hour before enjoying.

Photo: (C) Zucchini slice with tomatoes, (L) watermelon and (R) a clean eating banana muffin.

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I’m on a tight budget, so even though a healthy

lunch is important to me, the cost is also a

contributing factor when shopping. But chips,

muesli bars and yoghurt tubs are far from cheap.

Sure, the healthier options might take more time,

but if you prepare in advance and make patches of

snacks, lunch will only take minutes to put together

each day.

About me

A little about me: I have been in the Fitness industry

for 15 years, including corporate health and health

Back to school – healthy lunch box ideas (cont’d)

promotion. I am passionate about nutrition, being a

positive role model to my crazy boys, living a healthy

lifestyle, bush walking and being grateful for life’s

simple pleasures.

I will never claim to be an expert, but I do promise to

spread some love to you all by sharing my tips on all

things health and wellness, as well as recipes, lunch

box ideas and lots of positivity.

If you have any suggestions for my monthly articles,

please send me an email [email protected].

I would love to hear from you! xx

Photo: (L–R) Fruit and veggie mix, nut free protein balls and a mini quiche made with wholemeal pita bread.

Photo: (L) Leftover gluten-free pasta with an avocado sauce, Roma tomatoes, corn and capsicum, plus (R) fruit and

(C) a chocolate chia seed pudding.

Burglary at St. Thomas’ Church in Bunyip By Roman Kulkewycz

The theft of a communion box containing a chalice,

communion bell and a communion plate as well as a

decorative patterned collection plate has saddened

and disappointed the parishioners from the historic

115 year old St. Thomas’ Anglican Church in Bunyip.

The theft occurred between Sunday 5th and

Wednesday 8th February whilst the church was

open and were noticed missing prior the regular

weekly Wednesday service.

St. Thomas’ Warden, Pam Schembri said that the

theft has been reported to the police who are

investigating. Parish priest, Father Ken Parker said

that he was disappointed to think that someone

would want to steal from a church and hoped that

whoever stole these items would find a way to

return them.

Photo by Roman Kulkewycz

Photo: Parishioner Val Saunders is saddened by the theft.

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Introducing the new Doctor and new Physiotherapist at the Bunyip Medical Clinic By Roman Kulkewycz

Dr Geoff Campbell is a well

known local doctor who has

joined the medical staff at

Bunyip Medical Clinic. He will

be consulting on Monday

mornings and Wednesday

afternoons.

Dr Campbell graduated in

Medicine in 1975 and has a

wealth of knowledge and

experience.

Dr Campbell has worked in Warragul, Drouin and at

the West Gippsland Hospital. Geoff is married to

Carolyn and is an avid golfer.

Also joining the medical

team at A’Beckett Road is

physiotherapist Jamie Keen.

Jamie has a post graduate

qualification in

musculoskeletal

physiotherapy. He graduated

in 1984 and has 33 years of

experience.

Jamie has worked in the

Latrobe Valley for 14 years

and at Drouin for 20 years, and has a particular

interest in shoulders and in treating patients who

have not had much help from other sources. Jamie is

currently seeing patients on Wednesday afternoons

from 1pm onwards by appointment.

Appointments to see Geoff or Jamie can be made at

Bunyip Medical Clinic on 03 5629 5111

Photo: Jamie Keen.

Photo: Dr Geoff Campbell.

Cardinia Shire’s Pedestrian & Bicycle Strategy

Have your say!

Cardinia Shire Council is currently seeking feedback

on the draft Pedestrian & Bicycle Strategy. This

strategy seeks to develop Victoria’s premier shared

pathway network for all abilities where practicable

to connect Cardinia’s residents, businesses and

visitors to town centres, schools, and main tourist

attractions.

The focus of the strategy is the incremental

development of 11 regional trails. The strategy is a

long term document that will provide strategic

justification for Council to seek external funding to

assist with the delivery of the trail network.

Council wants to hear from you

Visit cardinia.vic.gov.au/consultations to view the

strategy, the summary brochure and fill out the

online questionnaire.

The questionnaire will be available until Monday

3rd April 2017.

If you require a hard copy of this questionnaire,

please contact Council on 1300 787 624.

Council will be hosting three Open House Sessions

on Saturday 18th March 2017 and we invite the

community to come along.

1. 9am to 11am at Emerald Library, 400A Belgrave-Gembrook Road, Emerald.

2. 12pm to 2pm at Pakenham Library, Cnr John Street and Henry Street, Pakenham).

3. 3pm to 5pm at Hewitt Eco House Community House, 215 Rossiter Road, Koo Wee Rup.

These drop in sessions are open to anyone and will

provide you with an opportunity to ask questions

and discuss the draft strategy.

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Accidently acquainted with Garfield… 59 years on By Roman Kulkewycz

It was a clear blue sky on a warm Friday morning of

the 17th January, 1958. A pimply faced 15 year old

Air Force Cadet Ken Sumsion, along with twenty four

other excited and adventurous RAAF ATC cadets, a

Reserve Instructor, a RAAF photographer, a civilian

scientist and the two pilots boarded an ARDU Dakota

A65-99 at the RAAF Base at Laverton for an “air

experience” flight to RAAF Base East Sale and return.

Ken contacted the Bunyip & District newsletter to

see if anyone remembered the event. After some

research, Garfield historian Mary White was able to

help discover the site. Colin Teese, who went to the

crash site as a boy, and Peter Cox from Garfield, also

assisted Ken in locating the paddock where the

plane came down, and Councillor Graeme Moore

helped local historian Heather Arnold with Land

titles. Initially there was a moment of uncertainty as

to the exact spot, until Ken spotted a cattle trough in

the paddock and remembered that this was one of

the first things he saw when getting out of the plane.

So suddenly all of the jigsaw pieces fitted together.

“Right from take-off I was continuously looking

through the window at everything possible when I

noticed some oil coming out of the starboard

engine. This became quite a stream and after a time

the propeller stopped and restarted a few times, but

eventually remained stationary. I had being trying

without success to bring this to the attention of the

others, but when it stayed stopped I got their

attention! I had also noticed oil coming out of the

port engine as well. About this time we were advised

by the pilot that we turning around and heading for

Moorabbin Airport. I remember flying very low over

a building, I thought it was the Bunyip Post Office,

and I thought we’re leaving a trail of oil.”

“However, returning to Moorabbin soon became out

of the question. Not long after turning back, a cadet

who had been up front with the flight crew came out

and very calmly told us we were about to make an

emergency forced landing and to fasten our seat

belts. I suddenly discovered that my seat belt had no

buckle and I just had to hang on grimly to the

conduit armrest next to my seat. There was no sign

of panic or stress at any stage. It was all happening

so very fast. However looking down at my hands, I

vividly remember that my knuckles had turned a

whiter shade of pale.”

“The Dakota glided towards the ground smoothly

and silently. For a moment time stood still. Contact

with the tops of the Cyprus trees was slight and

didn’t bother me. Contact with ground, wheels up

was smooth too. Sliding along the ground for about

500 metres, there was a bit of clattering as we

demolished a post and wire fence. I saw bits of it

whizz past the window. We missed everything that

Photo: Ken Sumsion in front of the paddock today where the Dakota made an emergency forced landing all those years ago.

Photo: Garfield historian, Mary White. and Colin Teese help Ken Sumsion to locate the paddock where the plane came down.

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Accidently acquainted with Garfield… 59 years on (cont’d)

Photo: Front page of Melbourne’s The Sun newspaper on Saturday 18th January, 1958.

mattered – the road, the ditch, the pine trees, the

house, the concrete water tower and the 22kV

power lines. It was quite eerie after the dust blew

away – quiet and peaceful. I remember we marched

out of the aircraft in an orderly fashion. Fortunately

nobody was injured.”

“My most memorable moment following the crash

is of the ladies who suddenly appeared as if by

magic out of nowhere with food and drinks. They

were so kind, comforting and efficient, and it was if

it were all a routine part of their day’s activities.”

Photo: The Dakota above

and cadets below (The Sun – 18th January, 1958).

Photo: Garfield ladies providing tea to the cadets (The Sun – 18th January, 1958).

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February Issue

Rotary Club of Bunyip–Garfield By John Legione

On Sunday 12th February we held our second

Valentine’s Day Dance at the Garfield Picture

Theatre. Despite a full day power outage for

Garfield, the day went ahead as planned. When

hurdles are placed in front of Rotarians, Rotarians

know how to respond. There were several

generators to provide power for the band, safety

lighting and other electrical items for the day ahead,

and the dance was a great success.

The Rotary Club provided a BBQ at the Bunyip Rodeo

in mid-January, with all money raised going to

support our local schools and kinders.

The Rotary have also had the pleasure of hosting

two very informative speakers in the past month.

International hot air balloonist, Peter Dutneall,

talked to us about how he got in to the sport and his

adventures both in Australia and overseas.

On 15th February the club was pleased to host a

combined meeting with the Pakenham Club. We

were fortunate to have Donna come down from

Sydney to talk to us about Macular Degeneration

and how it affects people, especially as they tend to

get older.

Our next major event is our Annual Golf Day to be

held on Wednesday 1st March at the Garfield Golf

Club. So why not get a team together and join us on

the 1st tee.

Ever thought about joining a community group?

Why not join Rotary? For more information about

how, please call John on 0407 357 422.

Photo: Dance floor at the Valentine’s Day Dance at the Garfield Picture Theatre.

Photo: Dance band the Chordettes entertained the crowd.

Accidently acquainted with Garfield… 59 years on (cont’d)

As Ken grew older the yearning to find the spot

increased and he made a start in 1999 by buying

some newspapers reporting the crash and scratching

around on the internet.

“I have the relevant “Sun” front page framed in my

work room. I played a Plate event at Garfield Golf

Club some 12 years ago and afterwards took a drive

around and thought I may have found the paddock

in question. I was a bit occupied in running a small

business then, and didn’t go on with it. Now I live at

Emerald, and since our golf club closed down I have

joined the Garfield Golf Club and have reconnected

with the town that I became “accidently” acquainted

with 59 years ago.”

“The plane had flown 4,886.35 hours and was taken

away from Garfield as junk, but the airframe was

rebuilt and eventually operated its first revenue

service as a charter flight from Port Moresby to

Popondetta in 1961. It was scrapped at Madang and

the remains were used as harbour fill in 1978.”

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Bike restorations for charity By Roman Kulkewycz

Eighty two year old Bunyip resident Les Abrehart,

who lives at the Hillview Independent Living Units

complex, has been restoring bicycles for the past five

years and donating them to the Bunyip and Garfield

Community Shops to be sold at very affordable

prices with all of the money going back into the local

communities.

Les took an interest in repairing bikes about 25 years

ago when his grandson, Dale Wilkinson, a student at

Berwick Secondary College was part of a HPV

(Human Powered Vehicles) student team which won

the State Secondary School Championship

competition in building a HPVs.

Once it became known that Les was restoring bikes

for charity, he has never been short of bikes needing

repair. He often has locals drop bikes off for him to

“fix up”. Occasionally his eye will spy a “gem” on a

front lawn prior to a hard waste collection. He has so

many old bikes and bike parts that there has no

room to store them in his shed at the unit. He stores

these in a paddock on his eight hectare property and

goes there to retrieve parts as needed for a bike

he’s restoring.

Les scratches his head and raises his eyebrows when

I ask him how many bikes he has donated over those

five years. He comes up with a round figure of about

100. But I suspect that this is a rather conservative

estimate. He spends on average about ten hours per

week restoring bikes. Many hours are spent daily

with his wife Heather who is a resident at Hillview.

The couple will celebrate their diamond wedding

anniversary in April this year.

Les has always been community minded. In his

younger years he was a Scout Leader at Doveton

and Hallam. He transported people in his own

vehicle to and from medical appointments as

part of the Bunyip Red Cross Transport System.

Both he and wife Heather are Life Members of the

Hallam Fire Brigade. Whilst a member of the Bunyip

Fire Brigade, Les was awarded the Queen’s Fire

Brigade Medal.

Photo by Roman Kulkewycz

Photo: Les Abrehart restoring a bike to be donated.

First Bunyip Community Market for 2017 The first Bunyip Community Market for the year was

held last Sunday 29th January. It was a beautiful,

warm sunny day and saw a good crowd of visitors

attracted to the various stalls. Next market will be

this Sunday 26th February.


Photo: Lesley Holt from Bunyip purchased these sunflowers from Peter Wouters of Heath Hill.

Photo: Suzy Smith from Pakenham purchasing a coffee from Marie Smith (no relation) of Koo Wee Rup.

Photo: The "Jumping Castle" proved a hit with the kids.

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February Issue

Using a training head halter By Jessie Kamperman

I wanted to write about the training head halter as it

is probably the most misunderstood piece of training

equipment for dogs. People think that it is a muzzle,

but it isn’t a muzzle at all. Dogs can still bite and

drink, and they are still able to open their mouths

and pant. They are a training aid not a punishment.

They work by putting light pressure on the nose

when the dog pulls or misbehaves and releases

when the dog stops pulling. They are very effective

as they give constant feedback to the dog and this

can calm a lot of dogs down when facing new things

or phobias. It gives the owners control and the

freedom to enjoy walking their dogs that they didn’t

have before.

Some people may have tried the head halter in the

past with no success. The head halter should be

fitted by someone who is experienced in fitting and

training with them. Initially dogs can throw a

tantrum of various degrees depending on the age,

temperament and their behavioural issues. This

tantrum can be perceived by the average dog owner

as cruel and uncomfortable for the dog or that the

dog simply doesn’t like it. The tantrum should be

only short lived and when shown by a professional

you can be off and walking sooner than trying on your

own. The tantrum is not the outcome of head halter

hurting the dog, it’s because the dog has no control.

Numerous brands of halters are out there, but

unfortunately a lot of them are rubbish. As soon as

the dog plays up or pulls walking past another dog,

they fall off. I highly recommend and only use ‘Black

Dog’ head halters. These have been used on many

dog breeds with great success. If you are having

issues with your dog pulling or misbehaving, I sell

the head halters and so does Boomtown Pets in

Drouin. I can fit them to your dog and show you the

correct way to use them for a small fee.

Body harnesses are not effective in stopping dogs

pulling, as they are actually designed for breeds such

as huskies who pull sleds. Harnesses are good for

restraining dogs in the car. I am not against check

chains or chokers chains, but for me personally I find

it much harder to control an untrained dog with one

of these. The dog’s neck is one of the strongest parts

of the dog’s body. With the head halter you are

controlling the dog from the front which is much

easier than pulling at the neck.

If you have any questions or queries, you can

contact me on 0431 629 119. Also, if there is a topic

you would like me to discuss in the next newsletter,

please email the Editor at

[email protected].

It’s never too early… it’s never too late!

From the Editor… this is Jess. She is a Poodle /

Australian Terror cross. When she first went to Jessie

for training, she was very fearful of other dogs and

would try to run away. With the help of a head

halter, she is now a confident dog that I can bring in

to new situations and have complete control because

the head halter allows me to keep her attention on

me rather than flipping out about those kids

screaming or the dog that’s barking at her. If you

have a dog that pulls or resists any form of control

on the lead, then I highly recommend getting Jessie

out and getting a head halter. It’s the best thing

we’ve done as we can now have Jess involved in our

lives rather than leaving her at home.

Photo: Jess enjoying a day out at the beach with her head halter.

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World Day of Prayer On Friday 3rd March 2017 millions of people

worldwide will come together for an annual prayer

event to tackle the growing issues of family violence,

human trafficking, child abuse and other forms of

injustice, through prayer.

This year, the focus of World Day of Prayer will

centre on the 7,107 islands which make up the

Philippines. In this tropical nation of over 100 million

people – despite having a Constitution guaranteeing

equal rights – many Filipino women are still treated

as subordinates in the home, church and society.

Poverty, particularly in rural areas, aggravates the

vulnerability of women to violence and exploitation.

One in five females aged 15 to 49 have experienced

physical violence. There is also sexual, psychological

ad economic violence, as well as human trafficking.

There is legislation against all these issues, but little

implementation.

Christian churches in every community across

Australia and the world will be banding together to

pray for the people of the Philippines, and you are

invited to join us at St Joseph’s Catholic Church Iona

on Friday 3rd March at 10:30am. Guest speaker will

be Dina Delfino and a light lunch will be provided.

For further information visit

www.worlddayofprayeraustralia.org.

Zero Carbon Communities Project for Baw Baw What would it be like to live in a home that has no

energy bills and is more comfortable? What if all

your neighbours did the same?

And imagine if all business and industry were

accessing affordable, reliable renewable energy from

their own roof or from a larger local generation

facility? What kind of community scale renewable

energy is best suited to our area?

A core group of locals are pondering these and more

questions and we’d love to hear from more people

who are keen to get involved.

Baw Baw Sustainability Network based in Yarragon,

Beyond Zero Emissions and Baw Baw Shire Council

are collaborating on a project aimed at our region of

Baw Baw reaching zero carbon emissions from our

use of electricity and gas over the next ten years.

This will bring great benefits to the area with many

jobs doing useful, beneficial work, reduced power

bills, more comfortable buildings as well as

showcasing Baw Baw as a leading community, taking

action to address pollution.

Our initial steps will be to gather baseline data on

the use of gas and electricity in the shire, engage the

community in the process and draft an

implementation plan for the on the ground works to

happen over the coming decade.

There’s a lot of work ahead of us and there’s no

doubt plenty of hurdles to jump and pot holes to

avoid. If you’d like to get involved please make

contact with us by emailing [email protected] or call

0417 364 615 or you can visit in person with anyone

in the photo below!

Photo: Zero Carbon Communities Project committee.

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February Issue

Exercise to prevent osteoporosis By © MIMS Australia, 2014

What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a condition characterised by weak

and fragile bones that are liable to fracture. Normal,

strong and healthy bones contain large amounts of

minerals, which make them strong. The amount of

these bone minerals within our bones is referred to

as our bone mineral density (BMD). Our BMD is

highest when we are aged in our twenties, and then

as we get older we gradually lose some of the

important minerals, causing our BMD to decline. If

this loss of minerals is excessive, our BMD will

become very low, and we will develop osteoporosis.

How can exercise help? Certain types of exercise have been shown to

minimise the loss in BMD, and in some research

studies to even produce an increase in BMD. This is

beneficial for both the prevention and the treatment

of osteoporosis.

Which types of exercise can help improve bone strength?

The best types of exercise for decreasing the risk of

developing osteoporosis are:

regular weight-bearing exercise (such as walking,

jogging and dancing); and

strength (resistance) training (such as lifting

weights, push-ups and squats).

Exercises such as swimming and cycling help

improve cardiovascular fitness and build muscle

strength, but are not as effective at preventing

osteoporosis as weight-bearing exercise. So if you

are already swimming or cycling regularly but not

doing any other forms of exercise, you should

consider adding weight-bearing and/or resistance

exercise to your weekly routine. Always check with

your doctor before starting a new exercise regimen.

Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm; Saturday 9:00am to 12:30pm; Sunday Closed

Weight-bearing exercise

Weight-bearing exercise is exercise that’s done while

you are on your feet, with gravity exerting a force.

According to Osteoporosis Australia, weight-bearing

exercises that are high impact (e.g. aerobics, running

and jumping) have an even more beneficial effect in

improving bone strength than low-impact exercises

(e.g. walking).

Strength (resistance) training

Strength (resistance) training involves lifting weights

with your arms or legs. Strength training helps

improve your bone health by putting strain on the

bones, which helps make them stronger. As your

body adapts to each new level, you will need to

increase the resistance to continue to improve bone

strength. There is some evidence indicating that

progressing to heavier resistances is most effective

in preventing the loss of, and encouraging an increase

in, BMD. Talk to your doctor or physiotherapist

before starting a resistance training regimen.

Weight-bearing and resistance training Since the prevention of osteoporosis is a far better

strategy than trying to reverse it, all adults should

undertake regular weight-bearing and/or resistance

training regardless of their age. In young people this

will help to increase their BMD to higher peak levels,

which will then reduce the risk of it declining to

osteoporotic levels later in life. Continuing with this

exercise throughout your life will minimise the

decline in BMD that occurs with age and further

reduce the risk of osteoporosis in old age.

General precautions Remember, if you are unfit or have any medical

problems, you should check with your doctor before

starting an exercise regimen. Almost everybody will

benefit from weight-bearing and resistance exercise,

but if you are unfamiliar with it, starting off with low

-impact exercise and working your way up to high-

impact exercise may be the best approach. If you are

uncertain, seek professional advice.

The material provided by MIMS Australia Pty Ltd is intended for

Australian residents only, is of a general nature and is provided for

information purposes only. The material is not a substitute for

independent professional medical advice from a qualified health care

professional. MIMS Australia Pty Ltd, its servants and agents are not

responsible for the continued currency of the material or for any errors,

omissions or inaccuracies in the material, whether arising from negligence

or otherwise, or from any other consequences arising there from.

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Discover herbal medicine By Robert Jacobs, Naturopath

From evidence gathered over the ages, it appears

that herbs predate the existence of human kind. For

thousands of years the use of herbs exclusively as a

form of medicine was the primary form of traditional

healing in many, if not every culture.

In a society that has long been dedicated to the

technological achievement and scientific exactness,

it is amazing to witness the survival of one of the

most ancient forms of medicine, herbal medicine.

With the technological advancements of science, we

are now able to rely on both the folklore and the

scientific research to assist in the support of the

functions and actions of herbs, something that had

previously been regarded as superstition or old

wives tales to many. Research and testing done over

the recent past has been conducted in to the

chemical composition of the herb. How these

constituents, including minerals, volatile oils and

vitamins, react in the body and with other herbs,

foods, and drugs have lead to a real breakthrough in

the legitimacy of herbal medicine. Research such as

this allows the herbalist to prescribe amounts of a

herb and combination of herbs to provide safe and

effective treatment.

Drugs and prescribed products of modern medicine

in many cases are derived from plant sources. For

example, the familiar drug aspirin. Its active

constituents are synthetic imitations of the

salicylates from Willow bark.

There are many heart drugs derived from Foxglove

(though Foxglove is not used by herbalists today).

Ultimately, derivatives from these drugs are readily

used clinically today.

Modern medicine isolates what they consider the

active constituents of a plant and duplicates them

synthetically, allowing for an end product that can

be administered. At times, this system although

effective shows negative effects (side-effects) on the

body and its processes.

Herbal medicine uses the plant, be it root, leaf,

rhizome or seed, so that it is easily absorbed and has

maximum benefit to the body. Therefore properly

qualified herbal medicine practitioners are trained in

the effectiveness, appropriate dosage and use of

herbs in relation to contraindications with

prescribed and other medications.

Herbal medicine, prescribed by a properly qualified

practitioner is a very effective and safe form of

healing for people of all ages, for both acute and

chronic illness, and in conjunction with other

medications.

In a future edition I will elaborate on this article,

including how herbs are prepared and manufactured

for use in medicines, and perhaps I will give a few

safe home remedy ideas for minor health problems.

Bark being removed from a Willow tree.

Willow bark once removed and dried out.

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The Outlook Community Centre welcomes 2017 Our Term 1 Programme is full of great opportunities

to get the year off to a good start. We have courses

in Language, Computers, Health and Wellbeing, Self

Development, Professional Training and Walking

groups to offer. Our full range of course are available

to view online on the Outlook website

www.outlookvic.org.au. From there you can

complete an enrolment form and make payment.

We also welcome you to visit the Community Centre

to pick up our Programme in booklet form, or email

us for a PDF version. As well as online, enrolments

can be submitted via email and in person. We look

forward to welcoming back return students and

meeting our new ones. Our Centre is relaxed and

friendly, and we are on hand to help you select your

programmes if assistance is required.

Blokes in the kitchen Calling all men! Learn basic cooking skills to enable

you to enjoy healthy and tasty food, inexpensively

and with a minimum of effort. Stay and share a meal

with your fellow class mates after the cook up.

Commences: Mondays 13th February for 6 sessions,

10:00am–12:30pm

Cost: $45 (includes lunch each session)

Zumba for kids Perfect for our younger Zumba fans!

(7–11 years old) Kid friendly routines

will give them the chance to be active

and jam out to their favourite music.

Makes fitness fun for kids and helps

develop a healthy lifestyle. Promotes self

esteem, confidence, coordination and creativity.

Commences: Tuesdays 14th February for 7 sessions,

4:00pm–4:45pm

Cost: $56 per child – free ‘try out’ class being held

on 7th February (bookings essential)

Beginners fitball pilates Strength training with a difference! A great way to

have fun whilst improving your core strength,

muscle tone and flexibility. Adding a fitball into your

regular pilates routine can help you to achieve the

best possible results.

BYO fitball.

Commences: Tuesdays,

6:30pm–7:15pm

Cost: $9 per session

Introduction to computers Learn the basics of how to use a personal computer

with these gentle-paced lessons. No prior knowledge

or experience needed. Includes creating and saving

documents, file management, communicating via

email, research using the web and internet safety.

The skills you learn here will help you integrate

technology into daily life.

Commences: Tuesdays 14th February for 7 sessions,

1:00pm–4:00pm

Cost: $35 plus manual $10

Create your own website or blog (using WordPress) Build and maintain a professional looking website

using freely available software and technologies

found on the internet. Participants will undertake a

project to build their own site. Basic computer and

web browsing skills are required.

Commences: Tuesdays 21st February for 6 sessions,

6:00pm–9:00pm

Cost: $55

Safe travelling in your caravan or 4x4 Be well prepared for your next caravan or 4x4 road

trip. Gain useful information and tips to eliminate

mishaps and problems during the trip, so that you

can focus on maximising your enjoyment. Gain

confidence in preparing and using your caravan or 4x4.

Commences: Tuesdays commencing 21st February

for 4 sessions, 1:00pm–3:00pm

Cost: $20

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Advanced care planning Have you planned ahead for your health needs? If

you were too sick to make plans about your medical

treatment, would people know what you want?

Advanced Care Planning can make things easier for

the people you care about. Session will provide

information and knowledge to ensure you can make

a plan about your choices for healthcare and medical

treatment.

Commences: Tuesday 7th March, bookings

essential, 10:00am–11:30am

Cost: Free community information session provided

by Monash Health

The Outlook Community Centre welcomes 2017 with our Term 1 Programme (cont’d)

Disability awareness This workshop provides

participants with a general

awareness of disability and

focuses on attitudinal and

practical issues for people with

disabilities. It will empower

participants to work / interact

effectively and confidently with people with

disabilities.

Commences: Friday 24 February 9:30am–12:30pm

or Wednesday 1st March, 6:00pm–9.00pm

Cost: $5

If you are interested in attending any of our courses in the Term 1 Programme

please call 03 5940 4728 or email [email protected]. You can

enrol online or in person as well. Payments can be made online with booking, in

person or over the phone. Please visit our website www.outlookvic.org.au or drop

in to 24 Toomuc Valley Road, Pakenham.

Bunyip Cemetery Trust – farewell to Ken and Des By Karen Rovers

2016 brought many changes to the Bunyip Cemetery

with the resignation of two of our long term workers

Des Heatley and Ken “Grubby” McGrath.

Ken retired in February 2016 after 29 years as the

Cemetery’s grave digger. He dug over 1,000 graves

in that time, each one to his exacting requirements.

The care and attention he gave to the job was

complimented and appreciated by funeral directors

and mourners alike. Regardless of the weather and

conditions, he was always there smiling, working

away, often with one of his dogs for a bit of company.

And Ken was not confined to grave digging. If we

needed drainage advice, a small drain put in or

anything really, it was done swiftly and faultlessly.

Des finished up on New Year’s Eve 2016, just a few

days after celebrating his 80th birthday. After a long

career with the Railways, then Telecom (Telstra) and

20 years with the cemetery, he truly deserves a

relaxing retirement. His gardening work at the

cemetery was of the highest standard. When he

began the Cemetery was in an overgrown state and

the wonderful grounds, we now see, are thanks to

Des and his wife, Lisa’s, very hard work. Two days a

week rain, hail or shine, Des was there, mowing,

weeding, planting, cleaning up the rubbish. Between

Des and Lisa, they have a wealth of knowledge of

who is where and when they got there. The

Cemetery’s superb upkeep was often commented

on. Visitors frequently ring the Secretary, just to say

how lovely it was and how much they appreciated

the attention to detail that went into maintaining

the graves of their loved ones.

A farewell dinner was held at the Top Pub in Bunyip

for Des and Lisa, and Ken and June, where they were

fondly farewelled with a gift and a Certificate of

Appreciation. Not that we can ever truly express

how infinitely better the Cemetery is for the work

and care of the both of them.

Photo: Des Heatley and Ken McGrath at farewell with certificates.

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There are basically two types of mobility scooters for

travelling; the foldable scooter and the pull-apart

scooter. The Freerider Luggie foldable scooter is

ideal for carrying in the car, on the train or bus,

aboard a cruise liner and even on aeroplanes. There

are three different models available depending on

user weight. They are compact and easy to load in

different foldable formats.

The pull-apart models are also great in the car, on

trains and buses and also for on board a cruise. Air

travel with these models is not as easy as with the

foldable models.

Who are the Hillview Gems?

At ScooterinAbout Drouin we can advise you of the

most suitable travel scooter for your needs. We also

have larger models available and can arrange servicing

of your existing scooter or electric wheelchair.

We are a group of older adults who are defying the

aches and pains of age by having fun, exercising,

socialising and refusing to be defined by our age. We

have called ourselves the ‘Hillview Gems’ because

we are strong, durable and we love to sparkle!

There are many people in our community who think

they are too old, too fat, too skinny, too busy, too

tired… the list goes on and on. But if you rearrange

your life to spend one hour a week doing some form

of exercise, you will realise two things.

1. You really enjoy taking that time away from your usual routine.

2. You will start to feel better.

We exercise under the banner of Arthritis Victoria,

and I am a qualified instructor who is now

completing a Certificate III and IV in fitness.

The course will give me qualifications as a gym

instructor and a Personal Trainer, although the aim

in doing the course is to learn more about the

human body and the wonderful things it can do.

We meet every Friday at 11 am in the Eileen Dawes

Activity Centre at Hillview Bunyip Aged Care and the

cost is $5 per session, half of which goes to the

Friends of Hillview and the balance is to reimburse

equipment purchased.

Each class goes for an hour and we do resistance

training, balance, chi ball, games etc. The aim is to

exercise, but the exercise should be a side product

of having time to yourself, getting fitter, being more

flexible and having fun.

Should you want further information please contact

Erica on 0428 595 639.

Best travel scooters in town!

Freerider Luggie foldable scooter Monarch 3W pull-apart scooter

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New Advertising Offer

We now offer your company a 150 word article

with logo and photo/s when you purchase our

amazing value 12-month business card ad

placement for $100, or any other size for a year.

We offer free basic design for all ads placed in

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COMMUNITY NOTICES

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Defibrillators at work The defibrillator at the Garfield Golf Club was

successfully used last weekend and patient is doing

well. There are two new defibrillators installed in

the area, one outside Bunyip IGA in the foyer and

the other at Tynong Post Office’s General Store.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

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New Bunyip Tennis and Netball Clubhouse

The official opening of the new tennis and netball

clubhouse will be held on Thursday 2nd March.

Following this, the two clubs in conjunction with

Grounds Committee, will have the exciting task of

furnishing and equipping the clubhouse so its use by

both the clubs and the community can be

maximised.

It is a fabulous facility and we look forward to

making it available for hire when it is not being used

by the netball or tennis club.

CLUB NOTICES

Photo: New tennis and netball club house.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Congratulations 61st Wedding Anniversary Colin and Thelma Teese will

be celebrating their 61st

wedding anniversary

Saturday 25th February.

They were married at the

Anglican Church in

Koo Wee Rup in 1956.

Happy Valentines Day Les Abrehart offers his wife

of 59 years, Heather, a red

rose whilst celebrating St.

Valentine's Day at a special

lunch at Hillview Bunyip

Aged Care last Tuesday.

REGIONAL OWL PRESENTATION / SURVEY When: 7:30pm, Thursday 30th March

Where: Tynong North Community Hall, cnr Clark Rd and McInnes Rd, Tynong North

Hoohoo: Everyone is welcome to come and join in this wonderful citizen science opportunity!

More Info: Visit www.friendsofmtcannibal.weebly.com

Friends of Mt Cannibal Flora and

Fauna Reserve are proud to host

local owl expert Ed McNabb for an

owl slideshow presentation and

information on how you can

participate in the survey activities

which include recording owl calls, locating nesting and

roosting sites and learning all things OWL! See you there!


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From the Editor… Colour me in Kindly created by Zach Jacobs

We want your stories! Are you interested in gardening? Got some great recipes to share? Keen follower of local sports people and want to shout about their successes?

The Bunyip & District Community News is looking for committed volunteer writers for regular articles in the newsletter. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, please email the Editor at [email protected] or call 0498 852 137.

If a regular gig is not your thing, then we also encourage you to submit anything you think is newsworthy, as we are always interested to hear your ideas and stories. Don’t forget to include any photos you might have.

CONGRATULATIONS to our very own Roman

Kulkewycz for winning Bunyip’s Australia Day Citizen

for the Year award for 2017. It truly is well deserved.

Roman has provided many fantastic stories and

photos for the newsletter over the years, and I’m

sure most of you would agree that without his

dedication the newsletter would be a little bare.

Thank you Roman for all your hard work for the

community from all in the Bunyip & District area.

2017 Bunyip Rodeo’s record entries The Bunyip Rodeo attracted record entries and has

proved itself a worthy rodeo event, according to

volunteers, with lots of positive feedback from the

visiting crowd. It attracted 115 entries – more than

double last year’s inaugural event.

Bunyip Committee President Kasey Wilson said there

were also about 1,000 more visitors this year.

“We had 115 entries, that’s a lot of cowboys and bull

riders” she said.

Ms Wilson said that being an afternoon event, the

rodeo attracted many families. As well as the action

packed entertainment in the arena from Ron

Woodall’s Promotions, there were rides for the kids,

food vans and Bunyip Market on Saturday 21st

January from 11am.

The Bunyip Rodeo Group is a not-for-profit event run

by volunteers and all money raised is directed back

into the community. The Rodeo Committee would

like to thank all volunteers and sponsors who

supported the event.

Photos courtesy of Mark Vivian Photography

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Monthly local police update (23rd November, 2016 to 21st January, 2017) By Sergeant Danny Hower, Victoria Police

I hope everyone has had a good Christmas and

summer so far.

The Pakenham Cup held on 3rd December 2016 was

well run by the Pakenham Race Club and we enjoyed

working there. Congratulations to everyone for

making it a good day.

Police work often goes in spates, and unfortunately

we have had a few concerning varieties of similar

natured events occurring recently.

One variety is that cars parked in the vicinity of the

public toilet areas on the service road near Gumbuya

Park and Mt Cannibal have been deliberately

targeted and damaged late at night with rocks and

the similar, by people driving by in well described

local cars. This has been occurring while people have

been sitting in the cars, as well as to vehicles that

have legitimately broken down. One broken down

car was seriously damaged by a sharp edged

instrument and I wouldn’t want to be the persons who

did the damage if the owner catches up with them.

Police are taking these incidents seriously, as are the

owners of the cars who have a good knowledge and

description of the local offending vehicles. There

have been no reports of this occurring during

daylight hours. Please contact the Bunyip Police

Station if you have any information regarding these

incidents.

Another spate is a series of serious events involving

firearms related issues and Bunyip Police. These

incidents were as follows.

-A 34 year old Balwyn man having his firearms

licence cancelled and in excess of $100,000 worth

of registered firearms, ammunition and sighting

equipment seized for using the firearms in a

dangerous manner at a private property in

Tynong North.

A 22 year old Warragul man being arrested after

evading police and crashing his car in Tynong. He

also had an imitation handgun in the car.

A loaded unregistered rifle and ammunition being

seized from a 43 year old man during a serious

family violence incident in Nar Nar Goon.

An unregistered rifle and shotgun, ammunition,

$30,000 cash, and a significant quantity of

cannabis being seized from a local property. The

property occupier is yet to be interviewed.

-A 46 year old Modella man being remanded in

custody for stalking, threats to kill and possessing

ammunition.

Bunyip Police also regularly assist residents when

they find unregistered firearms hidden away on their

properties. We rely on community feedback and

information so we can try to get the right results for

everyone and we are very thankful to have good

people in our communities who are willing to help.

Some of the other things dealt with locally in the last

two months include the following.

15 people are going to court for criminal or traffic

matters.

60 Infringement Notices (aka ‘On the spot fines’)

issued for mainly traffic issues.

Attended two single vehicle, single occupant

collisions, where the drivers were injured and went

to hospital. One was a 23 year old Hampton Park

woman who returned a positive reading for drugs

and alcohol, and the other was a 28 year old

Glengarry man who was very lucky…

Went to 19 Family Violence Incidents. Four in

Bunyip, two in Garfield, and one each in

Longwarry, Nar Nar Goon, Catani, Cora Lynn,

Kooweerup and Emerald, as well as seven in

Pakenham. 12 Family Violence Intervention Orders

were issued or served .

Referred 32 people to other agencies for

assistance with family, youth or mental health

issues.

A 38 year old Drouin man charged with reckless

conduct after he overtook fast moving traffic in the

emergency lane on the Princes Highway.

Assisted with three fires. One involving injury on a

private property in Tynong North, another in

Garfield and one where a stolen car from

Pakenham was found burnt out in Pooley Road,

Tynong North near the Bunyip State Park.

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BUT the event that unfortunately

didn't make the headlines in 1942 was

the formation of the Bunyip Fire Brigade!

The formation on 7th January 1942 of the Bunyip

Fire Brigade saw an organised and government

supported fire service for our township. Since that

date the brigade has provided a fully volunteer fire

brigade servicing the needs of our local district and

beyond. Thank you to all of our members, current

and past, for the service that you have given to others.

If you are in need of the Bunyip Fire Brigade please

Dial 000

Monthly local police update (cont’d)

A theft of solar equipment occurred in

Garfield North.

A bus was damaged in Garfield.

An attempt to break into a car occurred in Garfield.

A 23 year old Nar Nar Goon man was charged with

assaulting a 23 year old Officer man in Garfield.

A 21 year old Labertouche man was charged with

possessing drugs after being intercepted near the

Prince Highway Tynong late at night.

Two way radios were stolen from a quarry in

Tynong North.

A letter box was damaged in Tynong.

A ride on mower which was stolen from a

residential property in Bunyip.

Two reports of theft investigated and deemed to

be civil disputes.

A car reported as stolen from a Nar Nar Goon

property and later recovered in Morwell.

Four people were ‘field contacted’ for suspicious

behaviour– two in Bunyip and two in Tynong.

Nightshift is always interesting in policing, even

though most ‘normal’ people think nothing is going

on if they haven’t been affected by anything.

One night on nightshift we arrested four people

early in the morning in an unregistered car that had

drugs in it. Long story short… the Noble Park man,

who was driving, got a $777 ticket and one of the

passengers, an English woman, was charged with

handling stolen goods and possessing cocaine. She

was then handed over to the Immigration

Department who were preparing to return her to

England for outstaying her visa.

Another in the car was a Pakenham man, who had

problems working out who he was, but was

eventually identified and went from being someone

who had “never being in trouble” to being a person

with significant firearms and drug priors and was

wanted for numerous other illegal things. He was

remanded in custody due to three outstanding

warrants which included having a licence that was a

mixture of other people’s identities that didn’t

match the system. He won’t be home for a while.

The last person in the car was a Dandenong man

who was last seen thanking us and walking off in to

the darkness. It was probably police “persecution” as

they hadn’t done anything wrong initially, but some

police can pick up an unusual scent that the average

punter can’t smell. I feel like we won that race.

Another night we went to a suspicious car fire which

resulted in the victim having to be physically

detained as he couldn’t control his emotions. A short

time later the offender decided to race us on foot,

and when that didn’t work he thought fighting us

might be a better option. Anyway, he admitted to

lighting the fires and everyone was happy in the end.

I feel like we had a win in both of these events. It’s

the little unrecognised successes that keep the

darkness of some police work humorous.

Sergeant Danny Hower, Victoria Police 26184 Bunyip Police Station, 4 Pearson St, Bunyip [email protected] Ph 03 5629 5205

Bunyip Fire Brigade – ready to serve

What was going on in 1942?

Our Prime Minister was John Curtin

The Premier of Victoria was Albert Dunstan

Our Governor was Sir Winston Dugan

Darwin was bombed for the first time

The Battle of Coral Sea began

The Income Tax Act was enacted

Colonus wins the Melbourne Cup

Essendon defeated Richmond in the VFL Grand Final

Ita Buttrose, George Negus, Margaret Court and

Brownyn Bishop were all born this year

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ACTIVITIES AT BUNYIP & DISTRICT COMMUNITY HOUSE

ACTIVITIES AT BUNYIP HALL / HILLVIEW AGED CARE

BUTTERFLY DANCE IS BACK ON

Mondays for children aged 2.5 to 5 years with

classes held from 9:30am to 10:15am at the Bunyip

Hall. Cost is $8 per child or $10 for two children. A

yearly membership with Bunyip & District Community

House is required to cover insurance (prices above).

For enquiries, bookings and further information

contact Davina on 03 5629 5877.

Opening Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday – 9:30am to 4:00pm; Thursday –10:00am to 3:00pm

All participants are required to be financial members of the Community House for insurance cover. Annual Bunyip & District Membership costs are $6.00 for individuals and $12.00 for families. Bunyip & District Community House is closed on Public Holidays and during school holidays.

Day Times Activity

Monday 1:00pm–3:00pm Computer Class

10:00am–12:00pm Art Class with Karen ($7) *

5:30pm–7:30pm Art for Adults with Trish ($12) *

Tuesday 1:00pm–4:00pm Social Card Playing Group

4:00pm–5:00pm Art for Teenagers & Upper Primary ($7) *

Wednesday 10:00am–12:00pm Computers with Maureen & AJ

1:00pm Genealogy with Ron

Thursday 10:00am–12:00pm Computers with AJ

1:00pm–3:00pm “Cuppa & Chat” with Rose & Kath

Friday 10:00am–4:00pm Free Public Internet

11:00am–1:00pm Apple & Android devices probus

1:00pm–3:00pm iPad Discovery with AJ *

Day Times Activity

Monday 9:30am–10:15am Butterfly Dance (suitable 2½ to 5 yrs)

4:30pm–6:30pm Yoga with Chris in the supper room

Tuesday 1:00pm–2:00pm Tai Chi Practice (Golden Lion)

Wednesday 9:30am–11:30am Community Playtime – suitable for pre-schoolers during school-term($4 per child or $5 per family)

8:30am–2:00pm Bunyip & District Men’s Shed (For information call President Robert Hamilton 0459 278 771)

Thursday 10:00am–12:00pm Hillview Art & Craft with Karen *

Saturday 10:00am–11:00am Tai Chi Practice (Golden Lion) in the supper room

If you have questions regarding any of our

programmes or events, please contact Davina on

03 5629 5877 or email [email protected].

COMMUNITY PLAY TIME RETURNS

Every Wednesday during the school term with

sessions held at the Bunyip Hall from 9:30am and

families are asked to bring a piece of fruit to share for

morning tea. A yearly membership with Bunyip &

District Community House is required to cover

insurance (prices above).

For enquiries, bookings and further information

contact Nic on 0490 544 916.

Art Class For Teenagers &

Upper Primary Tuesdays 4pm to 5pm

8-week class starting

7th February at the

Community House

$7 per class *

Hillview Art &

Craft Class

Thursdays with Karen

10am at

Hillview Bunyip Aged

Care, A’Beckett Rd

Morning House

Art Class For All

Mondays with Karen

10am till 12noon at the

Community House

$7 per class *

Evening House

Art Class For Adults

Mondays with Trish

5:30pm till 7:30pm at

the Community House

$12 per class *

* To attend class you will need an Annual Membership, which costs $6 for individuals and $12 for families.

* Bookings essential * Held at Hillview Bunyip Aged Care

Remember to check our website for information on

any of our classes or activities at www.bdch.com.au.

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February Issue

Defibrillators In Your Area

BUNYIP Bunyip & District Community Bendigo Bank® Branch – 18 Main St Bunyip Fire Brigade Station – 15 Pearson St Bunyip Recreation Reserve – Nar Nar Goon-Longwarry Rd Bunyip & District Men’s Shed – 22 A’Beckett Rd (off Anderson St) Hillview Bunyip Aged Care – 22 A’Beckett Rd IGA Supermarket Foyer – 2/6 Main St

GARFIELD Garfield Bowling Club – Beswick St Garfield Golf Club – 180 Thirteen Mile Rd Garfield Post Office – 77 Main St Garfield Recreation Reserve – Beswick St

MARYKNOLL Maryknoll Fire Brigade Station – 16 Koolbirra Rd Maryknoll Recreation Reserve – Marrakilla Rd

NAR NAR GOON Nar Nar Goon Fire Brigade Station – 6 Carney St Nar Nar Goon Recreation Reserve – Spencer St

TYNONG Tynong Fire Brigade Station – 47 Nar Nar Goon-Longwarry Rd Tynong Recreation Reserve – Park Rd Tynong Post Office, General Store – 40 Railway Ave

Community Calendar

FEBRUARY / MARCH 2017

When you book an ad with Bunyip & District Community News or place a notice, your event, AGM, community

gathering will be added to the community calendar for FREE! Enquire now about how you get your event /

function in to the community calendar which will be coming to our website soon.

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Bunyip Soccer Registration

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Citizens Trip

24 Relay For Life

25 Relay For Life

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St Thomas' Concert

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Netball Clubhouse Opening

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Club’s Twilight Bowls 7pm–8pm Bunyip Jr.

Football Club Registration

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Regional Owl Presentation

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Club’s Twilight Bowls

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Community Contacts

Community Clubs

Bunyip Animal Rescue Network [email protected] or www.speakforanimals.info/barn

Bunyip & District Agricultural Society Joan Harrison – 0429 550 605 (Meets at 8 pm on 3rd Wednesday at Bunyip Hall)

Bunyip Cemetery Secretary Karen Rovers – 0499 295 772 or [email protected]

Bunyip & District Community House Davina Veenstra – 03 5629 5877 or [email protected]

Bunyip & District Fire Station 1800 240 667 or 000

Bunyip Hall Hire Sue Anderson – 0407 834 443 or [email protected]

Justice of the Peace (JP) Martin F. Sayers (OAM, JP) – 0411 074 468 or 03 5629 5339

Bunyip Landcare Group Sue Anderson – 03 5629 5587 or [email protected]

Cannibal Creek Landcare Group Pam Cunningham – 0407 876 935

Bunyip Community Market Tony Arrigo – 0407 563 441 (Last Sunday each month)

Longwarry & District Fire Brigade Market Janine – 0419 158 946 (1st Sunday each month – March to December)

Bunyip Medical Centre 03 5629 5111

Bunyip & District Men’s Shed Secretary Allen Berry – 03 5629 6140 or 0429 296 140(Meets each Wednesday 9:30 am to 2:00 pm)

Bunyip Community Op Shop 03 5629 6117 (After hours Tony Arrigo – 0407 563 441)

Bunyip Playgroup Beth Frances – 0421 863 923 or Dave Sempel – 0409 382 631 (Held Wednesday mornings during the school term)

Bunyip Police Station 03 5629 5205 or 000

Bunyip R.S.L Sub-Branch David Papley – 0438 295 568

Bunyip Scouts Australia Steven Agnoleto – 0408 395 792 or [email protected]

Bunyip & District SES 1800 240 667 or 000

Anglican Church of St Thomas Bunyip Raelene Carroll – 03 5629 5295

Bunyip & District Toy Library Hayley – 0400 103 644 (Located at the Maternal Child Health Centre on Thursday 9:30 am–10:30 am)

Bunyip Country Women's Association Wendy Earwicker – 03 5629 9241 (Meeting at 10 am to 1 pm on 4th Friday at Hillview Aged Centre)

Bunyip Bulls Basketball Club Donna Deken – 0409 193 951

Garfield Bowling Club Maureen Lamport – 03 5629 6014

Longwarry Bowls Club Trevor or Judy Eastwell – 03 5623 3631 or Ken White – 03 5625 4034

Bunyip Football Club Secretary Gina Dowie – 0422 335 660 or [email protected]

Bunyip Netball Club Secretary Casey Walker – 0421 903 056 or [email protected]

Bunyip Patch Workers Club Barb – 03 5629 4326

Bunyip-Garfield Probus Club Secretary – 03 5625 4350 (Meets at 10 am 1st Tuesday each month at Garfield Community Hall)

Bunyip Pony Club Jim Fraser – 03 5629 4358 or Lisa Hocking – 03 5629 5259 (Every 2nd Sunday Pound Road Reserve)

Lillico Pony Club Bree – 0458 828 782 (Every 4th Sunday Pound Rd Reserve)

Rotary Club of Bunyip-Garfield Graeme Squires – 0417 105 598 (Dinner meeting each Wednesday at 6:30 pm)

Garfield Senior Citizens Club 03 5629 2586

Bunyip Singers Club Dorothy Myers – 03 5629 5601 (Meets at Bunyip Hall every Monday 9:30 am)

Bunyip Slimmers Club Sandra Hogan – 03 5629 9548 (Meets every Wednesday at Bunyip Uniting Church)

Bunyip & District Soccer Club Adrian Gatti – 0417 590 830

Bunyip Tennis Club Anne Marie Helmore – 0408 295 626

Bunyip Uncle Bobs Club Barry Turner – 03 5625 4830

DOES YOUR LOCAL CLUB / COMMUNITY GROUP DETAILS NEED TO BE ADDED OR UPDATED? Let us know your details and get more people involved.

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