Macar thur Advancement & Development Association Inc. Issue Nº 209 JULY 2016

MACARTHUR NEWS

The next General Meeting of the Macarthur Advancement & Development Association Inc.

Wednesday 13th July 7.30pm at the Macarthur Senior Citizens rooms

The papers and television news programmes have

been full of the current crisis in the CFA for about a

month now. CFA volunteers and the stations they

man are an integral part of country Victoria and the

heroism of the men and women of this organization

has been proved many times in the past. The current

situation became public because of demands made by

the United Firefighters Union in their current negotia-

tions for a new pay and conditions agreement.

Some of the demands would allow the union to

veto management decisions on operational matters

and also basic decisions on equipment purchase, right

down to minor decisions on supplies in stations. Paid

firefighters only operate out of stations in larger re-

gional towns and outer urban areas around Melbourne

and regional cities such as Geelong. To put this in

perspective, there are approximately 800 paid fire-

fighters and 60000 volunteers. It is absolutely beyond

comprehension that any union should be able to inter-

fere in day to day operational matters and have the

power of veto over the elected board and senior man-

agement staff of a Government Authority.

What does this all mean for the country towns and

particularly those of us who live in and around Mac-

arthur? On a day to day basis it won’t affect us at all.

For the volunteers of the CFA it is business as usual.

If a call comes in they will respond as they always

have, dropping everything to man the trucks and

attend fires or accidents as needed. In the longer term

they need us to support them. The Government is

determined to force the CFA board to accept the

conditions in the EBA so the fight is far from over.

Unfortunately, Lucinda Nolan, the CEO and Jane

Garrett (Emergency Services Minister), were forced

out of their positions. Both women stood firm and

refused to bow to pressure and sign off on the EBA.

The Board also stood firm and were sacked. Send a

letter or email to the Premier and new Emergency

Services Minister, James Merlino. Let them know

their support of the union is unacceptable. As a com-

munity we need to continue to apply pressure until

reason is restored.

Victorian communities have always supported the CFA, today they need us to stand with them more than ever.

The CFA in Crisis

Nancy Sparrow, a young 90,

shares a moment with a

guest at a party to celebrate

her birthday. Family and

friends turned out in force to

share the big day with Nancy

and, as expected, the

Sparrow clan put on a good

feed with a cake baked and

decorated by Nola to top off

the party. We hope you had

a great day Nancy and that

there are many more to

come!

Nancy Sparrow’s 90th birthday

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WANTED: KINDER KIDS!!

ENROLMENTS NOW OPEN FOR

MACARTHUR KINDER 2017

Enrolments are now open for our 3 and 4 year old

programs in 2017. Please drop in to the kindergarten

to collect an enrolment form or call 55761296 to have

one posted to you.

The committee is currently reviewing our program

and we’re inviting input from current and prospective

parents to ensure we are delivering a model that best

suits our community.

At present our 4-year-old program runs three 5 hour

days a week from 8.45am to 1.45pm. We’d like to

hear from you if in 2017 you would prefer us to run

two 7.5 hour days per week (possibly 8.30am-

4.00pm) to fit in with work or other commitments?

Macarthur Kindergarten offers an engaging, interac-

tive and caring program which is unique in that chil-

dren are encouraged to engage with their local com-

munity and environment. Smaller classes mean that

children are given individual attention to help them

develop at their own pace. We also have a dedicated

and energetic kindergarten committee that is commit-

ted to keeping fees well below comparable services

(current 2016 fees are $185/term).

If you have or know of any kindergarten aged children in the area please contact us with your

thoughts on 0459 149 280.

Boosting your memory- A Naturopathic

perspective

Most of us have trouble finding the right word

sometimes or occasionally forget appointments, others may forget things more often and not re-member them at all. Memory loss could be a tem-

porary behavior which requires no medical treat-ment, to a more defined, subtle form of dementia, and to Alzheimer's, a form of degenerative disease

that requires medical attention. At least 1 in 10 Australians aged 65 and above are affected by dementia and Alzheimer's (Australian Institute of

Health and Welfare 2012 Dementia). Any persis-tent symptom warrants a medical check to rule out any underlying medical condition.

To cope with frequent memory loss such as

dementia and to avoid drastic memory deteriora-

tion, a diet that contains fish (high in DHA) and

soya (high in lecithin) will provide the nutrition

that the brain needs to maintain healthy brain cells.

Having 1 - 2 cups of freshly brewed coffee daily

may help to stimulate its function. Playing mind

games such as chess, crosswords & cultivating a

regular reading habit as well as being socially

active may help to actively maintain the brain

functions.

Holistically, relaxation therapy such as meditation,

classical music and taking a flower remedy pre-scribed by a Flower Therapist may also helpful in maintaining your memory and avoid deterioration.

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CHURCH TIMES FOR NEXT THREE MONTHS FOR MACARTHUR AREA

(Please note if you intend to attend any of these services it might be a good idea to check, as sometimes there is a change of services and alteration of times.)

Phone numbers of respective Churches are at bottom of this notice.

June 5th 3’n 1 Anglican Church 11am

June 12th Anglican Church 9am

June 19th Catholic Church 8.30am

June 26th Catholic Church 8.30 am (This should be the Uniting Church’s

turn but they have a UCA Anniversary in Hamilton with a service @ 10.30 am)

July 3rd 3’n 1 Uniting Church 9am

July 10th Anglican Church 9am

July 17th Catholic Church 8.30am

July 24th Uniting Church 9am

July 31st Fifth Sunday all do our own thing

August 7th 3’n 1Catholic Church 8.30

August 14th Anglican Church 9am

August 21st Catholic Church 8.30am

August 28th Uniting Church 9am

The 3’n 1 services are Ecumenical each Church has a turn at this.

ANGLICAN CHURCH JODIE ANNETT 55784223

CATHOLIC CHURCH COLLEEN HILL 55761161

UNITING CHURCH SYLVIA LUKE 55761000

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EUMERALLA LANDCARE

NEWS

On 31st May we had a well-attended Landcare

meeting which was very encouraging. The group

has been inactive for several years prior to this.

The Landcare organization is a great one to be

in if you are interested in the land, the environ-

ment and how it all connects for us (people and

animals) to be able to exist in harmony. We can

enjoy what it has to offer, and learn the best ways

to protect it and thus pass it on to the next genera-

tion to do the same.

Our next meet will be on Tuesday 12th July at

Macarthur hotel at 7.30 pm. We would love to

have more local people as part of our group, so

come along with your ideas and questions. This is

for everyone, farmers and townsfolk!

ALL WELCOME

Enquiries to Danny Hill, President, ph 55761161

Or Jenny O’Brien, Secretary, ph 55763257

INDOOR BOWLS

Indoor bowls is in full swing with a lot of

locals enjoying success bowling with the

Branxholme Indoor Bowls club.

Branxholme is on top of the pennant ladder

with 2 more games to be played before the

finals. Branxholme have won the shield 3 out

of the last 4 years and are hopeful of more

success this year.

The clubs singles championships have just

been played. The Men’s club champion is

Clifton Tonissen, and the Ladies club

champion is Carole Dunn.

Jean Schroeder and Carol Uebergang played

off for the Hamilton & District Bias Bowls

Assoc. singles played on Monday over 21

ends, Jean winning quite comfortably in the

end. Well done Jean. Clifton Tonissen and

John McFarlaine won the pairs.

Well done all the Branxholme players.

DAMS, ROADS,

DEEP RIPPING,

DRAINAGE,

STONE CLEARING

ROLLING, SAND, SOIL

or GRAVEL.

COWLAND EARTH MOVING

Brian Cowland

5576 1075

0407 528 608

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The Shed is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am til 12 noon. The next BBQ will be held on

Thursday 14th July 2016 at 12 noon NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

Macarthur Golf Club

Results of 4 person Ambrose 19/6/2016

Scratch winners - G. Carter, Simon Sharrock, L Milgate,

Stuart Sharrock 65

Handicap- J O'Brien, James Cassidy, R Moodie, P Johnson

71-13/68-57/28

NTP 6/15 - Men - R Mcleod. Ladies- Judy de Haas

8/17 Men - B Koenig. Lladies - Judy de Haas

Longest Putt -Men- G Shalders

Straightest drive - Men J. Wilkinson ,

Ladies H Wilkinson.

On June 8th we held our Annual Charity Day, $1000

was raised, all proceeds going to Bandari School Project.

A big Thank you to our Sponsors for the day 3 HA, 3 YB,

and Coast FM. Serif was our guest speaker for the day.

He gave a great talk about his dreams for the Children of

his home town in Tanzania.

We also had some past members join us for Afternoon

Tea. We had Visitors from Grampians, Heywood, Port

Fairy, Parklands, Hamilton, Casterton, Coleraine.

Winners - Karen Cox, Dawn Cay, Phill Prescott.

Runner up - Helen Rix, Bev Bourke, Helen Green.

N/P 6/15 - Visitor - Ruth Walkom, local -. Elwyn Jasper.

N/P 8/17 - Visitor - Helen Rix,.local-Elwyn Jasper

Lucky card - Helen Geen.

Competition winners - 1st Melinda Taylor, 2nd Ardley,

3rd Nola Sullivan.

Thank you to the girls in the kitchen who did a great job:)

Another Charity Day was held by MacArthur and district

ladies. $542 was raised for the Cancer Council. The

ladies brought out their fine china teacups and enjoyed a

high tea with all the trimmings. A lot of talking and many

cups of tea were consumed. Thanks to everyone who

supported this event.

Cheryl Hill

Playgroup is now on: FRIDAYS : 10am - 12noon

(NOTE: change of day) Everybody Welcome

Come along for a cuppa and a chat

$2 per family- cuppa supplied and Bring eats/drinks

for children

At Broadwater Community Reserve (old school)

35km north of Port Fairy on the Port Fairy/Hamilton

Road.

Enquiries: Nicole(Secretary/Treasurer) 55764202

Leonie (President) 55764251

Broadwater Playgroup

Port Fairy/Hamilton Road

Broadwater Vic 3286

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MACARTHUR NEWS

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Septic tank cleaning

Portable toilet hire

Grease Trap Cleaning

Excavator 8Tonne with 300, 450 and

600mm Augers

Septic tank installation,

Septic treatment system installation

and effluent drain replacement

Servicing all areas

Parfrey Plumbing

0355761102

Fox & Lillie Rural would like to advise that

the Macarthur store will be open Fridays only.

Trading Hours will be from 9.00 am to

4.30pm or by appointment.

For any wool buying, receivals and general

inquiries please contact

Colin Petersen 0427 528 126

Macarthur store 55 761394

Hamilton Store 55 724445

Main office and store will be situated at 86-94

Lodge Road Hamilton. Colin, David, Mat,

Graham & Mark will be able to help you with

any inquiries in regards to receivals of clip lots

and oddments.

MACARTHUR PUB

HIGH ST

MACARTHUR

Pub News

Meals Thursday to Saturday.

Support our community raffle on Fridays.

Follow us on Facebook page Macarthur

pub for all updates on events

ROUND BALING

& SILAGE

WRAPPING

Glenn (Cotton)

Baker

Rolling — Mowing

Raking & Teddering

Spraying — Sowing

Phone: (03) 55784246

0419 836 784

Eumeralla Property Services

Home handyman, small

renovations,

property maintenance, gardening

services.

Licensed Pest Control Technician.

Labour hire (High risk licence)

0419389022 55775220.

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Macarthur Community Gym

Membership only $50:00 per year.

All new members will have a free induction to the equipment with our

local fitness instructor Jodie Nicholls to get you started. You can then

choose to participate in Jodie’s twice weekly circuit classes which are

only $5:00 per class, and/or secure a key from the health centre so you

can go whenever you like.

Membership forms are available from Macarthur Community

Health, Enquiries 55522000

McLeod Transport

Livestock & General 45’ 2 x 1 Stock Crate Trailer 45’ Drop Deck Trailer

David McLeod

1127 Condah Road, Macarthur 3286

03 5578 4200 0428 527 264

SAM CAMERON PLUMBING Lic. 46663

Roofing & Spouting Wood Heater

Drainage & Sewerage Installation

Hot & Cold Water General Plumbing

Hot Water Units & Maintenance

Call Sam on 0419634972 today!

Land Plane

Raking

Disc Ploughing

Track

Formation

Field Span

Draining.

Hay Baling

Air Seeder

Mouldboard Ploughing

Power Harrow

Mowing

Offset Disc Ploughing

LACHLAN & WALLACE HILL

AGRICULTURAL CONTRACTORS

Lachlan: 0418 761113 Wallace: 0419 591971

:

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Keatings Caremore Pharmacy

Scripts Giftware Dry Cleaning

Every month we have two weeks of great specials

Need help? Call in and talk to Helen or Bev

G. HILL CONTRACTING

AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS

3 X 3 & 4 X 3 Square Baling. Disc & Mouldboard Ploughing.

Power Harrowing. V & Rotary Raking.

Self Propelled Mower. Conditioner & Windrower.

Silage Wrapping. Hay Cartage & Stacking. Harvesting.

Rotary Hoeing. Crop Rolling. General Cultivation.

Air Seeding of Cereals.

Direct Sowing of Small Seeds. Grouper Available.

Hay, Straw & grain Sales.

Phone George: 0427 053 488 Gary: 0427 761 302

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Parfrey Plumbing Macarthur

Your local Elgas dealer

Please contact us about the Elgas Seniors

Discount Promotion for existing

Elgas customers.

Phone: 0355761102

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