EDITION 79 May 2011

COMING EVENTS28th April Badminton Tournament29th April Boort Parent’s Group launch-30th April Boort FNHC .v. Wedderburn1st May Vegetable garden club1st May Sunday Golf commences3rd May Boort Tourism Meeting with RobynVella3rd May Ladies Badminton recommences4th May Free Golf Clinic5th May Slow Cooker/Crock Pot meal session5th May Loddon Shire Flood Review7th May Bye Boort FNHC8th May Mother’s Day12th May Boort Golf Ladies Leather Day13th May A & P Deb Ball14th May St Arnaud .v. Boort FNHC17th May Dr Sharman Stone guest speaker atBRIC18th May Free Golf Clinic21st May Boort FNHC .v. Birchip-Watchem26th May Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea27th May Loddon Shire Awards Night28th May Inter-League NCFL .v. Mallee F.L.1st December Great Victorian Bike Ride in Boort

ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTHUSE KIND WORDS

KEEP your PROMISESGIGGLE and LAUGH

STAY HAPPYand be POSITIVE

LOVE ONE ANOTHERAlways be GRATEFUL

FORGIVENESS MANDATORYGive THANKS for everything

TRY new thingsSay PLEASE and THANKYOU

S M I L E

Thanks to Jodie Curtis for the use of these wise words

A VERYHAPPY MOTHER’S

DAYTO ALL MUMSEVERYWHERE.

Make it a wonderful family dayat the Boort Mother’s

Day Classicfrom 10:30 am

on Sunday 8th Mayat Nolens Park.

You may choose to walk thelake, or sit back on your deckchair and gaze at the beauty

around you.Share in a Community BBQ.

Could families please bring aSALAD TO SHARE

Proceeds to aidBreast Cancer

Research

Subscriptions to the“About Boort”Community

Newsletter are now due.

Cheques made out to BRIC for$10.00 and forwarded to

P.O. Box 152, Boort 3537 willensure your copy will be mailedto you at your supplied address

until June 2012.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP AT BRIC

Wednesday 11th May, 2011

3:00—5:00pm at BRIC

Gold coin donation

BOOK NOW

ONLY 10 PLACES AVAILABLE

Come and learn how to take a portrait photo No previous experience needed

All levels of photography welcome

Conducted by ABC Open’s producer for Central Victoria Jane Curtis

All you need is a fully charged digitalcamera-any kind of camera is OK

To book, call BRIC on 54 552716 or email bric.boort@bigpond.com

ABC Open invites regional communities to tell their stories through photos, sound, words and video

EASTER TENNIS TOURNAMENT

Boort was blessed with fine weather (except for a brief shower onGood Friday morning) and three beautiful sunny days over the Easter break.

On the shores of a full Little Lake Boort, nearly 300 playersparticipated in the Boort Lawn Tennis Club’s 58th Easter TennisTournament.

Players came from all parts of the State to play tennis and socialisewith friends, family and strangers.

Acquaintances were renewed either across the net from each other orover a drink or something to eat.

Abilities stretched from “only hit at Boort at Easter” to players ofState Pennant Standard.

Ages ranged from eight and a half years to ………...well, who knowshow old that lady is??!!

Once again the members and friends of Boort Lawn Tennis Club put on a greattournament played on excellent grass courts (“the best courts in Victoria at this time of the year” was thegreeting on the phone) aided by terrific catering from dawn to dusk (and a bit later for some!)

Businesses from the Boort township can once again feel proud in their support of the Club for theweekend. Next year’s 59th tournament is the 60th anniversary of its inception.

2. Mrs. H. CartonMrs. G. Henderson

3. Mr. J. MayberryMrs. J. Mayberry

4. Mrs. J. DeanMrs. B. Wagner

5. Mrs. B. MaloneMrs. J. Gilmore

6. Miss B. LaceyMrs. L. Fawcett

9. Mrs. S TooseMrs. G. Allison

10. Mrs. L. PoxonMrs. K. Hockey

11. Mrs. L. LangMrs. D. Rawlins

12. Mrs. L. PoxonMs L. Clark

13. Mr. L. SlatterMrs. L. Slatter

16. Mrs. E. BoyleMrs. L. Cameron

17. Mrs. J. AllisonMrs. B. Barnes

18. Mr. M. GierischMrs. M. Gierisch

19. Mrs. J. LanyonMrs. L. McCracken

20. Mr. D. PoynerMrs. D. Poyner

23. Mrs. D. WellardMiss H. Storey

24. Mrs. A. StringerMrs. F. Storey

25. Mr. A. StreaderMrs. A. Streader

26. Mrs. K. BirtMrs. K. DePiazza

27. Mrs. J. GawneMr. J. Gawne

30. Mrs. D. WellardMiss H. Storey

31. Mrs. G. HendersonMrs. H. Carton

BOORT BADMINTON CLUB

Ladies badminton mornings recommence on Tuesday May 3rd at 9:30am at the Community Centre.Everyone is made to feel welcome and we help beginners learn to play the game.

Our inter town tournament is to be held on Wednesday June 8th starting at 9:30am.

BOORT MEALS ON WHEELS ROSTERHonorary Supervisor: Miss H. M. Storey 54 552020

MAY 2011

Do you know any of these “Boort Beauties”? They are Word War I Diggers. Lance Slatter’s father, Joe Slatter, isthe digger sitting in the middle of the group but the rest are unknown. He would appreciate it if anyone couldsupply names to him for the others. Thank you to Sandra Poyner for supplying the photo.

SENIOR FOOTBALL REPORTWith the footy season well underway, Neville Massina has settled inwell as the Senior coach, with two wins from the first two rounds.The Seniors have started both of their matches slowly but gainedmomentum as the matches have gone on. The final quarter againstDonald was a topsy-turvey affair but we were able to hold on at thefinal siren. Best players for the first two rounds have been – WayneMaxted, Jackson Garvey-Hawke, Pete Manser, Danny Sipthorpe andMark Perryman. Congratulation also to Shannon Holland, Keiran Wilson and JohnathonLanyon who played their first senior game against Charlton in Round One. Great effortfrom you all.

This week’s match against Wedderburn will be a big test for the side as they will have toplay four consistent quarters to take home a win.

The Reserves had a successful start in Round One against Charlton, after much chatterduring the week on how many players they would have available. A consistent fourquarters was played by the team as the wind blew straight down the ground, providing somedifficulty in scoring into the wind, but the back line protected the score line, working hard.Round Two was a completely different scenario as the Reserves were dealt a rather severeloss by a much better Donald side. Best players in the first two rounds were – RyanMcGhie, Gerard Stringer and Matt Smith.

Stay around after each home game and listen to the awards, have a meal and enjoy thesocial activity that Leanne and her team have organised. This week it is “The Brains Trust”

HEALTH AND FITNESS CLASSESHealth and Fitness classes are returning to BRIC under the guidance of SamAnderson. Some “come and try” sessions will occur on Tuesday 3rd May andWednesday 4th May before final decisions are made about days and times for theterm.

If you are unable to attend, the “come and try” sessions please contact BRIC ifyou have a preference for times and courses.

Circuit - Tuesday 3rd May 12:45pm $5.00Core Conditioning -Tuesday 3rd May 6:00pm $5.00Boot Camp - Wednesday 4th May 7:45pm $5.00

Quick Delivery option - The About Boort newsletter can now bedelivered to you instantly by email and you can print your own

copy. If this appeals to you, send your email address tobric.boort@bigpond.com

BOORT PROBUS NEWS

What an amazing time we had journeying along theKokoda Track with Scott Anderson - an unforgettable

experience which was very moving for all.

Members of the public are invited to come and joinus on Friday 6th May, and hear Rob Grylls of

Wycheproof Probus Club talk about the trips theyhave had along with other Probus Clubs, including arecent trip to the Cook Islands, and adventures theyhave planned for the future in which Boort members

could be included.

Cuppa and social time for all.

Letter to Boort and District Community

I am writing this letter on behalf of all the Officers and Members of the Boort CFA tothe Boort Community to say thanks for all the assistance given during the Januaryfloods.

The floods showed us the strong community spirit that exists within our town anddistrict, that when the pressure was on everyone helped in some form or another.From those that filled and distributed sand bags, checked on neighbours, providedfood to the fire station and evacuation centre, volunteered their time to be of help inother ways, a big thank you.Without everyone helping, there would have been much greater pressure placed onCFA members and resources, which at some times were stretched to the limit.

We have learned a lot from this major flooding event and CFA along with otheremergency authorities are reviewing procedures to help the community if anothermajor emergency arises, whether it be from flood, fire or any incident.

Once again thank you to everyone who helped CFA and our local community.

Yours sincerely,

Glenn MercerCAPTAIN

Mal Goldsworthy, Principal Boort District School, Lance Slatter, Chairman Boort CommunityPancake Day Committee, School captains Brodie Henderson, Charlotte Verley, Phillipa Wrightand Thomas Kerr .Lance Slatter is presenting a cheque for the money raised on Pancake Day to the School.

PUBLIC SESSION – THE REVIEW OF THE 2010-11 FLOOD WARNINGS AND RESPONSE(COMRIE REVIEW)

Date: 5 May 2011Time: 6:00pm for 6.30 – 8pmVenue: Bridgewater Community Hall, BridgewaterHomeowners, businesses and farmers are being invited to participate and help inform the review ofthe 2010-11 Flood Warnings and Response through a community consultation to be held inBridgewater on 5 May 2011.“It’s important for the review to gather all the necessary information and some of the most importantinformation will come from communities in the flood-affected areas,” Mr Comrie said. “I encourageanyone who is keen to share their thoughts to make a submission to the review as we are putting inplace the right mechanisms to enable everyone to provide their views.”Mr Comrie said the review, like any other of its nature, had to adhere to its terms of reference andurged people to follow them in making any submission. The review of the 2010-11 Flood Warningsand Response will examine:

the adequacy of flood predictions and modellingthe timelines and effectiveness of warnings and public informationemergency services command and control arrangementsthe adequacy of evacuations of people most at-risk, including those in health and aged-carefacilitiesthe adequacy of clean-up and recovery effortsthe adequacy of service delivery by Federal, state and local governments, and

the adequacy of funding provided by state and Federal governments for emergency grants.

This “About Boort” Newsletter is part funded by the Loddon Shire and assisted by the BoortDevelopment Committee as a community service.It is compiled by volunteers using the resources at Boort Resource and Information Centre.Contributed articles need to be emailed to bric.boort@bigpond.com by the 20th of each month, ordelivered to BRIC 119-121 Godfrey Street, Boort. 3537 Victoria

Successful Boort Golf Club Meeting

An enthusiastic group of 40 golf players plus many apologies recorded were involved in a productive discussionregarding bringing the 18 hole golf course up to playing standard for the coming season.

Very heavy rain over the summer months has created an abundance of growth as well as badly damaging thesandscrapes and bunkers and there were also a number of trees blown over. This meant much work and anumber of volunteers indicated their willingness to help repair these problems, but more people are needed soplease see the President Peter Barraclough for information

There was much discussion about ways to cut back costs and to improve the income of the Golf Club.These included:

Switching from Saturday to Sunday golf for season 2011Encouraging members and interested people to purchase named gold or bronze plaques to be attached

to the chimney in the Club House.Volunteers to mow the course instead of paid GreenskeeperPossibility of selling a small amount of the irrigation waterTo look into encouraging more groups to have functions and catering at the Golf Club. The ladies

expressed interest in catering for small or medium sized functions.

The Opening Day was on Saturday 16th April with a day of fun events for both Ladies and Men (as well asafternoon tea) starting at the usual time for weekend golf. After the first day, golf will change to Sundays.In the meantime please keep coming out to the golf course to assist with the clean up and

continue to keep things tidy. Many hands make light work.

Ladies commenced their golf on Wednesday 20th April with a 14 hole event andafternoon tea after golf. Usual time of commencement. This is to get us into the golfingroutine before Pennant which goes for all the five Monday’s in Maycommencing at Boort on 2nd May.

Free Golf Coaching Clinics will be held on 4th and 18th May -3:00 pm and 4:00 pm.

Please give your name to Di Johnston as soon as possible on0427434625.

Weekly Sunday Golf is starting this week.Names in by 12:00noon Hitoff 12:30pm. Everyone welcome.

Boort Golf Club is now playing golf on a Sunday therefore if you have afunction coming up - you can use the Golf Club House on a SaturdayEvening.

Woody’s Murray to Moyne 2011

Celebrating 25 years of fundraising and social cycling

The Boort District Health Cycling Team has recently completed the 520- kilometre journey from Echuca to PortFairy. The team had encouragement from the public and businesses with donations and sponsorship providedfor Boort District Health, the outcome being fantastic support from the township of Boort and district.The riders involved improved their own fitness levels and assisted to raise funds for a very importantorganisation at the same time. 118 teams across Victoria and New South Wales participated, departing fromMildura, Swan Hill and Echuca simultaneously on the weekend of 2nd and 3rd of April.The Boort team were entered in the faster groupings, and were one of the last teams to depart Echuca, battling astiff southerly breeze, combined with flood-damaged roads and bridges on their journey.The Boort relay change (the team had three groups interchanging) was very inspiring, with local identity, DrAshraf Takla leading the team into Boort with rousing support from the community.The team arrived in Hamilton in the early hours of the following Sunday morning, having a brief sleep beforetackling the final 90 kilometre leg, alongside teams that rode from the three departing points (Mildura, SwanHill, Echuca), arriving in Port Fairy where the locals encouraged the riders as they pulled into the finish line.Here local parliamentarian, Denis Napthine, presented medallions to the participating teams.BDH Cycling Team – Ashraf Takla, Lawrence Cameron, Deanne Smith, Patricia O’Sullivan, Tim Rhook, AnneMeadows, Kevin DePiazza, Marj McConnell, Kevin Pink, Damian Forster, Adam Holster, Darian Murnane,Kathy VelleleyRoad Crew - Veronica Jamison, Allan”Butch” Gordon, Colin Osborne, Kelvin “Darky” Ritchie, MickFitzpatrick, Josh Lanyon, Cliff Gleeson and Neville & Jill PinkThe riders would like to thank all sponsors, who will be recognised in the form of an upcoming public poster(including an official thank you letter), and a special thanks to the main sponsors (logos were displayed on theriders and crews apparel). They would also like to thank, SINCERELY, all crew members who assisted duringthe ride and the team would also like to thank everyone that purchased a raffle ticket, donated money, or assistedin any way during or before the ride.

The amount raised has not been finalized as yet, but looks like exceeding the team’s expectations.The team would like to thank :Joy DePiazza – raffle ticket sales and catering, assisted by Stacey and Brooke, Cheryl Cameron, Robyn KennedyBoort District Health (special thanks to Kathy Velleley) AdministrationAnne Meadows – MediaJamie Noles & Onnie Baker (Music)Special mention to Allan “Butch” Gordon and JockDave – Wychitella Hotel – Training teaBennett’s Bed & Breakfast, Charlton– training breakfastMichelle Hird– Commercial Hotel – Trivia NightSteve & Trevor Lanyon– use of trailer and assistanceMoonfreight and Josh Lanyon – use of vehiclesTrevor Lanyon, Mick FitzpatrickBoort District Health Ladies Auxiliary – on - day cateringBoort Football ClubEveryone that assisted at the Boort Changeover

Also many thanks to the raffle donors, sponsors and venues that had coin tins.

BADMINTON TOURNAMENTJoin in the fun at Boort Badminton Tournament commencing 28th April at 7:30pm

Turn up to have a hit and put your name in to compete this seasonNew members welcome

Badminton—the greatest game with feathers

BOORT DISTRICT HEALTHCOMMUNITY BUS NOW

AVAILABLEFOR LOAN

CONTACT BRIC FOR DETAILS—54 552716

NEXT SOCIAL MORNINGAT BRIC

Tuesday 17th May 201110:30am

Dr Sharman Stone

Tourism for BoortHow can we attract tourists to come andvisit Boort?The Boort Tourism Group is hosting ameeting on the 3rd of May at 8.00pm atBRIC.Robyn Vella from the Loddon Shire will givean overview of what is happening Shire wideand particularly in Boort.Have your say, voice your ideas, ask questions.The tourism group is looking for ideas.

Boort Tourism Notes

The Great Victorian Bike Ride has been operating for 27 years and attracts between 4000 to 5000 riders withsupport staff and on December 1st will be staying overnight in Boort after riding from Echuca.

While there will be a huge Camping site set up in Boort Park taking up most of the area, there are somepeople that participate in the bike riding who really look for a normal bed to sleep in at night.

Unfortunately Boort does not have a great amount of accommodation available and this is why the WorkingCommittee is seeking assistance from anyone who is willing to billet one, two or three people for the night. Ifable to help with this request please phone Margaret Nelson, 5455 2255 fairly soon as all arrangements forthe Bike ride have to be finalised many weeks before the actual ride begins.

Fifteen FREE Trees Project

The trees are all native tube stock and can be pickedup from a local native nursery of your choice. Treesare given away in lots of fifteen and will beavailable up until September. These trees have beenpaid for by Victorian businesses that have made acommitment to the greening of our environment.

Fifteen Trees was established to help support thosewho are looking after our native heritage.Trees are available for planting on both private andpublic land.

To take up this offer, please send your detailsto Fifteen Trees, PO Box 290, Brown Hill 3350 oremail to filippa@15trees.com.au.

SUNDAY 8th MAY

Make it a classic Mother’s Day in Boort!

Residents of Boort and district are invited to join with more than 100,000 people across Australia in theMother’s Day Classic! It is the nation’s largest fun run/walk that raises money for breast cancerresearch.

The Boort Mother’s Day Classic will start at 10:30am on Sunday 8th May at Nolens Park where we will“walk the lake” and return to share in a Community BBQ

Could families please bring a SALAD TO SHARE (cool room will be onsite)

BYO Picnic Set/Chairs/Rug/Drinks & GOLD COINS

Breast cancer affects women all around Australia and impacts their lives as well as touching the lives oftheir family, friends and work colleagues. One in nine Australian women will be diagnosed with breastcancer by the age of 85.

PLEASE REGISTER for the event online at:www.mothersdayclassic.org

Please choose “Boort” under the Regional Event section

If you do not have access to the internet, registrations will be taken at BRIC.Online & BRIC registrations close at noon 04.05.2011

(last minute registrations can be taken on the day at 10.00 am)

Boort Basketball ClubBoort Basketball Club is missing a large number of basketball singlets.Please search your cupboards and return any finds to boxes located at BRIC or either school campus.Thanks for your co-operation.Boort Basketball Association

IT"S TIME! - GET OUT THE SLOW COOKER / CROCK POTYou've got one in the cupboard you were going to send off to the OP - SHOP all because you neveruse it!!?

DON'T DO IT YET!!!....Join us in the Memorial Hall kitchen on May 5th for a SLOW COOKED meal and some handy hintsand recipes to get you inspired to have that dinner ready to go when you get home from work,shopping , footy or whatever!

The cost will be $10 at the door and will include a Chef to show us what to do, MrsJean Van Groningen will be the Guest Speaker bringing out some Spiritual flavourings.If you are a SLOW COOKER, come and help those of us who aren't and would like tobe better.

Brochures from Mrs Val Henderson (ph 54 929201).

PLEASE REGISTER if you intend to come with MRS JOY BATEMAN (ph 54552130)by MAY 1st.This lunch will be hosted by Boort Committee of Christian Women Communicating

Northern District Community Health Service’s Women’s Health Clinicincluding Pap Testing

At your appointment you are able to see aWomen’s Health Nurse about all issues regarding women’s health such as pap

smears, breast health, contraceptive advice & menopause

Boort

19th May 2011

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Please Phone: 54510200 for appointment with Women’s Health Nurse

Cost: $10.00 or $6.50 concessionwww.ndchs.org.au

Boort New Parents Group - Launch

Interested members of the community are invited to attend the Boort Pre School on Friday 29thApril at 7:30pm for the launch of the abovementioned group. This new group for membersof Boort and surrounding communities is to support young families. The Boort branch of theAustralian Breastfeeding Association (formerly the Nursing Mothers Association) is no longerable to run in the community, this group has been formed after community consultation to supportfamilies with babies and young children.

Nibbles will be provided please bring own refreshment.

All welcome!!

It is proudly supported by the Loddon Shire and Northern District Community Health Service.We thank the Amity Club of Boort for their generous support.For more information contact Kerry Baker, Madeleine Scott or Tanya Maher-Toose

AUSTRALIA'S BIGGEST MORNING TEAfor the Cancer Council Australia

Thursday 26th May 20119.30 am til Midday

at BRICGodfrey St Boort

Have a cuppa with a friend and be sure to catchthe Pre-Schoolers dress-up parade after 10:00am.

All donations of food, money and helping handsmost welcome. Ph Annie Meadows 5455 2026

Come along & raise your cupfor Cancer Research!