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LINTON News April 2019

Linton Cricket Club End of Year Report

As discussed last report, the U/16’s headed to Derrinallum to face an undefeated Tigers team. Unfortunately for the boys and girls

they were beaten. Linton 9/123 (Bailey Paul 26 runs) def by Derrinallum 2/342

Congratulations are in order for the kids making finals in their 1st season in the competition.

So, the final round of the home and away was completed and Linton Blue were defeated by Lexton.

Gold however, won their top of the table clash quite handsomely downing Lismore by bowling them out for 130 and then chasing them down with 5 wickets in hand.

Gold finished the season on top in Division 2 and faced a semi battle with Smythesdale.

It wasn’t to be for Smythes however as the leagues Total Fire Ban policy meant play was abandoned on both the Saturday

and the relief day on the Sunday. Gold straight into the Grand Final!

A rematch against Lismore on the cards at Haddon.

Lismore won the toss and batted and lost 2 wickets in the 1st two overs. Gold on top for a fair chunk of the innings saw Lismore restricted to 162 on a very fast ground. Simon Brearley with 4 wickets, Pete Dunne and Dylan Peterken with 2 each. When Darren Edwards went early and a handful of overs Later both Aaron Kerr and Josh Foley were out, Linton may have felt a few nerves at 3/40. But Brearley and James Mensfeld batted masterfully and made the runs without the loss of another wicket. Brearley 51 not out and Mensfeld 67 not out. A great win for the club!!

Presentation Night

The Linton Cricket Club held their presentation night at the blue room last night. A wonderful turn out around the 50 mark and a great night

had by all. Good to see some past players like Craig and Brad Palmer, Neil Doolan and Joe Stasse in attendance. The night saw 2 new life members added to the club this season.

Len McDonald, who started his career in 1983 and has played 219 games for over 4000 runs. Frequently at the club and always willing to help out, be it filling in, bringing a plate of sandwiches for arvo tea, or like last night cooking the bbq.

Adam Stasse started in 2001 and has played over 170 games and taken over 230 wickets, a tireless worker on and off the field, is known for collating the stats before I took over, chasing up players to fill sides and is now sitting on the league executive.

Continued on page 22

Newly inducted life members—Len McDon-

ald and Adam Stasse. Picture: K. McDonald

Darren Edwards (left) and Aaron Kerr played in their SIXTH! winning Grand Final together.

Holding an event, celebrating something or know some-

thing news-worthy? Share it! Send your pictures, details

and stories to [email protected] . And don’t forget

the deadline for news items is the 21st of the month.

Linton & District Newsletter—April 2019 2

Index

Calendar of Events ............................................................ 21

Carngham Linton Football Netball Club ....................... 23

Church services .................................................................. 18

Community Coordinators ................................................ 2

Community Services & Groups ...................................... 20

Cooking Corner ................................................................. 12

Cops Capers ........................................................................ 9

From the Past .................................................................... 5

Linton Bowls Club............................................................. 24

Linton CFA ......................................................................... 9

Linton Cricket Club ........................................................... 1

Linton & District Historical Society ............................... 5

Linton & District Men’s Shed ......................................... 3

Linton & District Progress Association ......................... 2

Linton Primary School ...................................................... 6

Lola ...................................................................................... 11

Puzzle Page ......................................................................... 17

Solutions .............................................................................. 19

DEADLINE: 21st of the month

Contributions from the community are welcome and encouraged. Deadlines must be adhered to,

otherwise there is no guarantee of inclusion in the newsletter.

Advertising in the newsletter Interested in

advertising in the newsletter? Contact us for

further information and pricing.

Please send advertisements and contributions to

[email protected]

LINTON AND DISTRICT

PROGRESS ASSOCIATION

AGM - May 9th, 2019

The Annual General Meeting of

the Linton & District Progress

Association will be held at 7:30pm on Thursday

the 9th of May, 2019. All positions will be

vacant and we are looking for nominations.

Please note that you need to be a fully paid

member. If you not a member and would like

to be a part of the committee you will need to

have your membership passed in the April

meeting. Nomination and membership forms

are included in this months edition of the

newsletter.

Meetings: Monthly on the second Thursday @

7:30pm

Next meetings: April 11th, May 9th (AGM)

Where: Shire Offices, 68 Sussex St, Linton

Email: [email protected]

Find us on Facebook!

https://www.facebook.com/LintonDPA/

The pantry continues to assist families needing a little help.

Thank you for those who donate regularly but might I ask if you would consider sugar, coffee and long life milk this week. These are popular items and they quickly get used.

Currently we are in need of items such as margarine and cheese.

Thank you,

Bennita and Warren not forgetting the staff at the Wares, Plants ‘n’ Things Cafe.

Linton Emergency Relief Pantry

LINTON COMMUNITY PLAN

Community Coordinator

Meetings are now incorporated

in the LDPA meetings and are

open to all who are interested in helping to

complete the work that is a part of the Linton

Community Plan.

The plan is available for viewing here:

https://bit.ly/2z2PcZm


Linton and District Men's Shed. Dates for your diary. Mens shed lunch Saturday 13th April

Saturday 20th April committee meeting

Wednesday 24th April Mens shed lunch

Reminder that annual fees of $52 due for membership from April 1st (pinky promise this is not a joke)

Bennita Hough, Secretary 0488037849

I read the article in the March newsletter and commend the

Linton & District men’s shed for highlighting this disease. My

husband was diagnosed at the beginning of November last

year. He underwent a radical prostatectomy on 27th

February this year and is currently recuperating from the

procedure. It is important to highlight the disease as many

men (not all), seem to put their health on the back burner

and have the attitude of “I’ll worry about it later.” The

problem is later may be too late. Prostate Cancer is labelled

a “silent killer” with good reason. It is the second highest

cause of death amongst men in Australia, the first being lung

cancer. B

rent (my hubby), has been having PSA tests since his early

forties. It is a simple blood test that is used to detect

abnormally high levels of a protein substance in your blood

that may indicate prostate cancer. He made it part of his

annual check up and it has saved his life. Earlier last year his

results came back with a higher reading than normal, in

consultation with his doctor and specialist they decided to

wait and do another test three months later. It had dropped

but was still up.

He had a cat scan to check to see if he had an enlarged

prostate. He did not. In late October the decision was made

by Brent on recommendation from the specialist, to have a

biopsy. Of the twenty sites taken eleven tested positive for

cancer. Because of his age (57) and the results of the biopsy

it was recommended he have a radical prostatectomy.

After a cat scan and nuclear scan, it was found the cancer

had not spread elsewhere in his body. We breathed a sigh of

relief. The PSA testing had saved his life. Without that he

would not have known he had prostate cancer as he had

none of the symptoms that would indicate something was

wrong.

I would hate to think what the outcome would have been in

the future. Like many, we always felt that we were immune

to this sort of thing and that it happens to other people. We

found out differently.

Cancer does not discriminate. Young or old, rich or poor, it’s

not selective.

So, guys, if you have had prostate issues within the family

(other family members,) talk to your doctor. If you have any

symptoms don’t hesitate to seek advice and help. Prostate

cancer is considered an old man’s disease and I’m not trying

to scare anyone but, I lost a friend to this disease years back

in his early fifties. It was advanced by the time he knew

about it and lived for only a couple of years after diagnosis.

The recommended age for PSA testing is 60+ although in

America it’s 50+. If there is a family history 40+ unless of

course you are showing symptoms. I found this information

in a brochure given to us by the Base Hospital.

Personally, now speaking from experience, 40+ onwards

wouldn’t be too soon. Brent saw a close friend die from

cancer and decided there and then to start screening, hence

the early age. (There was no history of the disease in his

family.) I would like to finish by saying this. You are

important and your health is important. Get your checks up

if needed. Speak to your health professionals. There are

other conditions that can give you the same symptoms. It’s

not always cancer. I am on this journey with my husband. It

is not easy, but with wonderful health professionals, family

and friends, we are remaining positive. The prognosis so far,

is positive. Think of your family and friends and the impact

on their lives and please make the right choices, be aware

and look after your health. Prostate cancer need not be a

death sentence, it is slow growing but can become

aggressive, so the earlier it is detected, the better the

outcome.

By the way, I do have permission to discuss my husband’s

condition. Both Brent and I agree, the more we get this

message out to the wider community the better. We have

both become advocates for the awareness of this disease.

Take care everyone

Lesley and Brent Berriman

Further support and information can be found on the

Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia Website via

https://www.prostate.org.au/


Whitford Liquid Waste Ballarat

Septic Tanks Grease Traps Water Tank Cleaning Industrial Waste Hydro Excavation No job too BIG or small

Call Jason on:

P: 03 5331 1829 M: 0418 146 625 F: 03 5344 8360

www.whitfordliquidwaste.com.au

The Railway Hotel

Linton

73 Sussex St, Linton

Ph: (03) 5344 7214

Hosts: David & Krys

Open Tuesday to Sunday

Meals—Friday and Saturday nights

Pizza— Tuesday to Sunday nights

Monthly Sunday Arvo Jam Sessions

First Sunday of the Month

Time: 3pm to 6pm

Come along and bring your own instruments for a jam. PA,

guitar amps, bass amp, and drum kit supplied.

Spectators—gold coin donation

Performers— FREE

Hosted by Glenn Suckling on Bass Guitar

Next Jams: April 7, May 5

Home James

Phone: 0429 986 330


ABN 47 065 423 234

Linton and Region

and much more….

Small building works

Fencing

Landscaping

Painting

Garden Maintenance

Building Maintenance

mailto:[email protected]


Linton and District Historical Society Inc. Report for April 2019

Check us out on Facebook— https://www.facebook.com/lintonhistory

A lot more information about things historical in Linton can be found on our website

www.lintonhistory.org.au

From the Past Grenville Standard, Saturday 1 May 1915— CONCERT AT LINTON REALISES OVER £15.

Some weeks ago Miss Maisie Wise began to organise a children's concert for the relief of the starving Belgians. The children's dialogue, " The Quest for Happiness," was very nicely performed by the young people, whose costumes and make-up, which Mrs Wise kindly designed and supervised, were excellent.

The various parts were as follows: — Fairy Queen, Miss - Ebbels ; Queen of Flowers, Miss Maisie Wise; Hope, Miss Stella Ralf; Father Time, Mr Bert Barton; Roses, Misses Hazel Ball and Alice Commons; Violets, Misses Elva and Bernice Ball; Ivy, Misses Ella Ching and Gladys Barr; Passion Flowers, Misses Stella Todd and Nancy Walker; Pansies, Misses Enid Burns and Daisy Savadge; Fairies, Misses Mavis Ball, Dolly Barr, and Freda Burns. The stage decorations by Mrs Wise were very tasteful and effective.

Guest speaker from Ballarat at our March History Night

Ballarat historian Phil Roberts was the guest speaker at our History Night on 18 March. Phil has written a number of books about Ballarat local history and on this occasion his topic was the Ballarat Avenue of Honour and the Arch of Victory. His power point presentation covered the history the famous avenue since the first planting of 1917; the sto-ry of the Arch of Victory; the involvement and contribution of the Lucas Girls; the people of the avenue; and the re-cent history of the avenue.

Phil brought along the coffee-table size book that he has written on the history of the Avenue & the Arch of Victory enti-tled Avenue of Memories. It features a great many fascinating photos and a list of all the names that are included on the plaques attached to every one of the 3,800 trees in the avenue that stretches all the way to Learmonth. The book re-tails for $40.00 and can be obtained by emailing Phil at [email protected].

Joan Hunt’s book launched at Happy Valley

The book version of the late Joan Hunt’s PhD thesis, entitled Springdallah: a gold-field mining community mid-19th centu-ry, was launched by Jill Wheeler on Sat-urday 9 March at the Piggoreet and Hap-py Valley Old Scholars’ Association reun-ion in the old Happy Valley School.

Joan died tragically in September last year and her husband Gary has brought this important piece of local historical research to fruition as a published book. Springdallah is a detailed analysis of the now forgotten mining communities of the district in the heyday of the deep lead mines. It has many wonderful photos, maps and tables, and an index that will be of assistance to people wanting information on particular families. Email Gary Hunt to order a copy: [email protected]

Next Open Day — Our next two Open Days for the year will be on Sundays 14 April and 12 May, 2-5pm at the Letty Armstrong Resource Centre in Sussex Street.

The attentive audience at our March History Night with Phil Roberts Photo: D Hopkins


Our Vision: Fostering Excellence through Respect, Responsibility and Community Connection.

A very busy few weeks have been and gone and at the time of writing we have ‘just’ the Linton District

Athletics and a last day celebration to wrap up Term I. The senior grade has recently attended the Australian

Grand Prix, an Open Water survival session at Lake Wendouree and the Western Plains Swimming Carnival

at Skipton. The juniors chimed in with a visit to the Prisoner of War Memorial and a tour of the tram sheds

in the Botanic Gardens precinct.

Next term will begin a little later than usual, with our community ANZAC Service on the second day of

school, a 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday the 24th of April.

Ian Forrester, Principal

ANZAC Service

Wednesday 24th April

Shire Offices 11:00 a.m.


Family

Picnic

Tea

Fun &

Games

Local enrolment

enquiries welcome

Enquiries: Ian Forrester, Principal

Ph. 5344 7341


Junior Art

‘shapes’

up!

(sorry…)

Clockwise from below:

The juniors visit the

tram shed; several

students found their

family names at the

Prisoner of War

Memorial; the Parade

tram was very

colourful!


LINTON TAKEAWAY & NEWSAGENCY Proprietors Ann and Wayne

Open Seven Days a Week

Phone 5344 7362

• Fuel, Petrol and Diesel

• Hamburgers, Fish and Chips, Pizza,

Pastries, Fresh Bread, Rolls, Groceries and Meat

Ice Cream and Icy Poles

• Home Made Cakes, Cream Filled

Sponges

• Cappuccinos, Tea, Soft Drinks

• Newspapers, Magazine—Home Deliv-

ery Available

• Bottle Gas, Also Refills & Swap ‘N’ Goes

• City Link Passes, Prepaid

Mobile/ Internet

• Pre-paid Home Phone

• Fishing Licences

• DVD Hire

• EFTPOS available

• DVD Hire

Reminder - NO BURN-OFFs.

End of fire restrictions is not too far away!!!!

New Members

The Linton Fire Brigade welcomes new members Keegan, Paul, Shaun, Peter, Daniel.

Contacts

Emergency -000 (Always ring this in an emergency)

Linton CFA Contacts

Linton CFA Duty Officer – 53447384

Email – [email protected]

Facebook – Linton Fire Brigade – CFA

Any issues or concerns regarding the CFA, its operations or this article can be addressed to the Linton CFA Secretary

If you see something, say something because that small bit of information could fill a gap in an investigation.

Call Crimestoppers on 1300 333 000 or contact Linton Police Station on 53 447211.

You may be diverted to the Bacchus Marsh Police Station where you will be able to talk to another police member or in an

EMERGENCY Dial 000

I can be emailed on the following - [email protected].

This is probably the most reliable form to get me as I will get it.

If you have another type of crisis Life Line, Beyond Blue or your local GP can assist you.



Electrical Contractor Specialising in Solar Panels

Servicing Linton and District

Phone: 53682001 www.keemin.com.au

Linton Ukulele Jam! Come and join the all new Linton Ukulele Jam.

Why? Why Not!

Every second Monday from 7pm till 8:30

The Ukulele is a great instrument for complete beginners through to accomplished musicians.

Join the Facebook group “Linton Ukulele Jam!” or email me for any info [email protected]

Linton Gold Diggers Book Club

First Monday of the Month— 1pm to 3pm

Where: Wares Plants ’n’ Things,

88 Sussex St Linton

Reading commercial popular fiction

Enquires to: Co-Ordinator Craig 0413278615

Or Lesley 0429494677


Following on from the success of the inaugural event in 2018, Lola will be returning to Linton on the 26th and 27th

of October, 2019.

Lola is an opportunity to showcase the stories of Linton, along with showing the wider community all that Linton

has to offer.

This year we are looking volunteers to manage and run events such as:

• Displays of local artwork

• Street market

• Tours of Linton

• Music

• Sausage sizzles

• Street performances

• Plus much more!

So if you or your community group would like to be involved now is the time to start planning!

If you have an idea, wan further information or want to be involved please contact

[email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/lintonOnLiteraryArts/

Returning

October 26th & 27th!

Your feedback sought – three options on the table for Golden Plains Shire Council’s electoral structure The community can have its say on three options proposed for Golden Plains Shire Council’s 2020 electoral structure, following the release of a report from the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) today.

The preliminary report is part of the VEC’s electoral representation review of Golden Plains Shire Council, which commenced in January 2019 with an information session and a month-long public submission period. The VEC asked community members to consider the number of councillors and whether the council should be subdivided into wards.

Twenty-five preliminary submissions were received, all of which were carefully considered in drawing up the options. The VEC also analysed demographic, geographic and electoral data and trends.

Golden Plains Shire Council’s existing structure is unsubdivided with seven councillors. The options outlined in the preliminary report are:

• Option A: Seven councillors elected from an unsubdivided electoral structure

• Option B: Seven councillors elected from three wards (one three-councillor ward and two two-councillor wards)

• Option C: Eight councillors elected from three wards (two three-councillor wards and one two –councillor ward). Electoral Commissioner, Warwick Gately AM, encouraged community members to get involved by reviewing the report and making a submission.

‘We want to ensure all voters are represented in a fair and equitable way, so now’s the time to speak up,’ Mr Gately said.

‘You have one month to consider the options and make your submission supporting or opposing the options.’

Submissions responding to the preliminary report should address the options and must be received by the VEC by 5.00 pm Wednesday 24 April. Submissions can be made online at vec.vic.gov.au, by email or by post.

A public hearing will be held at 6.30 pm on Wednesday 1 May at the Rokewood Recreation Reserve, 14 McMillan Street, Rokewood for anyone who has requested to speak in support of their submission. If there are no requests to speak, the hearing will not be held.

The preliminary report is available at vec.vic.gov.au. Copies are also available for inspection at Golden Plains Shire

Council offices.


Grass Slashing,

Gorse MULCHING

& Weed Spraying

30 Years experience servicing the local area

Murdock (Len) McDonald

Mobile: 0439 655 475

Phone: (03) 5344 7388


Web: www.gorsegrassweeds.com ABN:

92 593 911 592

Smythesdale PHARMACY

- Your full service pharmacy

- Prompt friendly service

Open Monday to Friday

9:00am5:30pm

Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm

Shop 1, The Well, 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale

Phone: (03) 5342 8695 Fax: (03) 5342 8395

ADVERTISING

We make leather live longer

Larry & Daniel Kelly

The Leather Doctor—Ballarat

m: 0408 522 143

e: [email protected]

w: www.myleatherdoctor.com.au

We can help with:

• Professional Cleaning & Stain Removal

• Repairs to Scruffs Tears & Scratches

• Stitching Repairs and Hand Sewing

• Recliner Repairs & Parts Replacement

• Supply of our proprietary Leather Care Products.

LEATHER

Th

e DOCTOR

Having trouble with one of these?

Want to learn something new on one of

these?

Come to the Jubilee Centre in Skipton on

Tuesdays or Fridays!

Amr will be there to sort out any problems

or teach you what you want to know

Between 9:30am and 1:30pm

Cost $10

Phone: 0417006111

Cost will differ for major repairs


COMPUTING SUPPORT FOR 50 & OVER SENIORS

Are you

interested

in gaining

new skills and experiences to

enrich your life? The ‘Be

Connected’ program is a FREE Australian

Federal government initiative that is de-

signed to help people 50 and over to

achieve this through being able to comfort-

ably go online. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never touched a mouse,

keyboard or tablet before, let us help you be able to do so safely:

You can ask for assistance for your technology issues. Some of the

topics covered can include:

Learn the basics and realise the full potential of going online

Talk more often with family and friends who live far away

Learn how to shop safely and securely on line,

Find old friends or make new ones who share your interests

and hobbies

Explore YouTube, your favourite music, films and T.V.

Keep up to date with what’s happening in around you

Set up a myGov account so you can access Medicare, the Aus-

tralian Tax Office, Centrelink and help with any issues you

have. Call us to book your FREE session now.

Available on Tuesdays or Wednesdays at either 11.00 am to 12

noon, or 2.00—3.00 pm. Call us to book a time.

YOGA ON WEDNESDAYS

Hatha style yoga is gentle movements to music and includes a relaxing meditation at the end of class.

Stretch, strengthen, balance and unwind. Please bring your water, your yoga mat if you have one, and

wear comfortable clothing. I have a few spare yoga mats if you don't have your own.

DAY: Wednesdays (join in any week you like by booking a day before)

TIMES: MORNING 9.30-10.30am and EVENINGS 6.30-7.30pm

COST: Pay on the day - $15 cash per class (Seniors and Concession Cards $12 cash)

BOOKINGS: Alana Rushton 0422288545 or [email protected]

FOOD HANDLER’S ACCREDITED COURSE — STUDY ONLINE

START ANY TIME

We provide several nationally accredited food safety courses in associ-

ation with a registered training organisation. They include Hospitality

& Retail and Community & Health Services. The cost will depend on

the level of certificate and whether you need to use the Centre's kitch-

en as a simulated workplace with with an assessor. Call us for details..

NB: All accredited courses require a USI number and we can assist you with that also if you require.

AND COMING UP IN MAY…

Art classes are always popular at the Centre and Marita Reynolds has

conducted several successful pencil drawing workshops at the Centre

over the past two years. On Saturday 18 May, she will be holding a

graphite pencil workshop “Let’s Draw an Elephant” where she will

take you through a step-by-step

process to create the creases,

wrinkles and folds of an elephant’s

skin. Don’t worry if you can’t draw

– no previous art experience is

needed. The cost is $45 which

includes all materials. Bookings

are essential so please call 5342-

7050 to register your interest.

LATEST COURSE OFFERINGS AT HADDON COMMUNITY

LEARNING CENTRE 396 Sago Hill Rd., Haddon

CALL US ON 5342 7050 Web: http://haddonlearning.org.au | www.facebook.com/HaddonCommunityLearningCentre

INTRODUCTION TO CONSERVATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT

If you would like to know more about your local environment either for personal interest or as a

stepping stone to further study, we will be holding an Introduction to Conservation and Land

Management course starting on 27 April. Running over three Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm,

the course combines field trips with a hands-on approach to learning. Gain the knowledge and

confidence needed to pursue paid or unpaid work in this important area, or in environmental or

outdoor education. The cost is $80 if you’re eligible for a concession or $210 if not eligible.

Numbers are limited so please call early to register your interest.

INTRODUCTION TO MASSAGE THERAPY WORKSHOPS

Join in our new introduction sessions to massage and the skills required as a possible career

choice or just for personal interest. If you are looking for a work or for a small business idea in

this industry then this “taster” is also perfect for you. The workshop will provide you with an

opportunity to understand a little about the massage industry, its benefits and the application of

techniques and essential oils that you can use personally also. Monday s - May, June, 11 - 1 pm

approx. TBC - 2 sessions $65.00. Numbers strictly limited so book your spot now.



MAYOR MESSAGE – APRIL 2019

April is a busy month in

Golden Plains with

football and netball

starting up, Easter and

ANZAC Day holidays, and

conversation posts across

the Shire.

Councillors are hosting pop

up engagement

opportunities and we

encourage residents to

stop by for a chat. Come

and see us at: 8.30am to

12.30pm, Saturday 6 April at the Golden Plains Farmers’

Market, 23 High St, Bannockburn; 10am to 2pm, Saturday

13 April at Rokewood Recreation Reserve, McMillan Rd;

and 12.30pm to 4pm, Thursday 25 April (ANZAC Day) at the

Inverleigh Football Club - Inverleigh v Bannockburn match.

More Council Conversation Posts will be scheduled in

locations across the Shire in 2019.

This month, there are also a couple of key community

engagement opportunities for interested residents.

Community feedback on the new Local Law No. 1 governing

Council Meeting Procedures including public participation

at these monthly meetings closes on Sunday 7 April; and

the next step in the Victorian Electoral Commission’s

representation review of Golden Plains Shire Council is

open with responses to the preliminary report due by

Wednesday 24 April.

To keep updated with Council’s community engagement,

read the Gazette or the Golden Plains Times and follow

Council on social media.

Mayor Cr Owen Sharkey

RECYCLING UPDATE

Following three weeks of diverting to landfill, all recyclable material collected in Golden Plains Shire in now being processed as usual. All residents are advised to place only recycable material in the yellow-lidded bins. Golden Plains Shire was one of many Victorian municipalities that experienced a significant disruption to its recycling services, when Council was notified on 20 February that SKM Recycling had reached its maximum storage capacity and temporarily closed its Geelong facility. Waste and recycling collection continued as usual in the Shire and all material was diverted to landfill for three weeks

ANIMAL REGISTRATION

All dog and cat registration renewals are due on 10 April. Renewing a pet registration? Take the renewal notice you received in the mail and pay the registration cost by any of the ways listed on the notice. Registering a pet for the first time? Visit a Council Customer Service Centre and bring paperwork to show your pet is microchipped and desexed to qualify for the discounted fee. For info or to register your pet, call 5220 7111; visit goldenplains.vic.gov.au; or visit a Council Customer Service Centre: 2 Pope St, Bannockburn; 19 Heales St, Smythesdale; or 68 Sussex Street, Linton


PUZZLE PAGE

CODEWORD PUZZLE: Each letter in this puzzle is represented

by a number 1-26. Can you crack the code and solve the crossword?

Every letter of the alphabet is used at least once. Two letters are already

in place to get you started.

How many words can

you make from the

letters in the wheel?

Each word must contain

the hub letter. Can you

find a 9-letter word and

at least 20 other words

of five letters or more

avoiding proper nouns?

Target: 58 words!

Sudoku


GOLDEN WOADY

SENIOR CITIZENS INC.

Held at Linton

Recreation Hall

every

Thursday 2 - 4PM

55 years and over

New members made most

welcome.

Come along and join us

Any inquiries please contact:

President: Doreen Ringin 53447474

Treasurer: Angus McIntosh 53449574

Mobile Library Times

Each Friday

1:30pm to 2:45pm

Skate Park Carpark

Opposite the Take-away

Linton Walking

Group

Keep Fit, Join the Linton Walking

Group.

Leaves from the Rotunda near

the Takeaway every Wednesday

Morning at 9:00 am. For walks

around the local area.

More information contact:

Sharon 53447500

or

Barbara 53447280

Golden Plains Shire Council Immunisation Program

Linton Shire Offices

First Tuesday of the Month

11:30am - 12:00pm

LOCAL BUSINESS, COMMUNITY SERVICES & GROUPS

LINTON AND DISTRICT

WILDLIFE RESCUE

For sick,

injured and

orphaned

Wildlife

Lorraine: Ph. 5344 7256

Wildlife rescue:

RIVER OF LIFE MINISTRIES

Pastor Iris Etheridge

invites you to join us in worshipping the

Living God

Where?

Old Happy Valley Hall, Happy Valley

Crossing Rd

Happy Valley

New time of 10.00am Sundays

Enquiries to Pastor Iris on 53447413 or

53447477

ALL WELCOME

ANGLICAN CHURCH

Sunday mornings: Holy Communion

1st Sunday of the month at St Agnes',

Wallinduc

at 8.00 a.m.

1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at St

Paul’s, Linton

at 9.15 a.m.

2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at Holy

Trinity,

Carngham (Snake Valley) at 9.15 a.m.

Alice Knight ph.: 5344 7332

for more information

CATHOLIC PARISH OF LINTON

MASS TIMES

FIRST WEEK OF THE MONTH

Saturday 6:30pm Vigil Smythesdale

Sunday 9:00am Linton, 10:30am Skipton

SECOND WEEK OF THE MONTH

Saturday 6:30pm Vigil Skipton

Sunday 8:30AM Beaufort, 10:30am Snake Valley

THIRD WEEK OF THE MONTH


Sunday 9:00am Skipton, 10:30am Rokewood

FOURTH WEEK OF THE MONTH

Saturday 6:30pm Vigil Snake Valley

Sunday 8:30am Beaufort, 10:30am Skipton

FIFTH WEEK OF THE MONTH


Sunday 9:00am Linton, 10:30am Skipton

Ph: 5331 2933 Fax: 5344 7630



Solutions: 9 letter word: vermilion

Dr Jim Hancock BVSc

Volunteering – Making a Difference

Want the feeling of fulfilment …. that comes with

volunteering? • Make a difference • Connect with others • Make positive changes • Inspire others to volunteer

Beaufort and Skipton Health Service offers community members a diverse range of opportunities to get involved in making a difference. Talk to us today about getting involved. Some of our volunteer opportunities include:

• Community Transport • Meals on Wheels • Day Centre/Men’s Group • Nursing Homes/ Hostels • Day Trips • Sharing skills such as art, music, reading,

gentle massage and gardening

For more information on how you can

get involved contact:

Danielle Trezise (Community Integration Manager) 5349 1644 or email [email protected]


EMERGENCY

FIRE / POLICE / AMBULANCE 000

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Golden Woady Senior Citizens

President: Doreen Ringin 53447474

Treasurer: Angus McIntosh 53449574

Linton Cemetery Trust

Kath Blackwell, Secretary: 5344 7453

Linton Fire Brigade

Tameka Hague 53447420

Linton Historical Society

Jill Wheeler, President: 0439 895 939

Linton & District Men’s Shed

President: Michael 53447544 or mobile

0418572257

Secretary: Bennita 53447544 or mobile

0488037849

Shed Manager: Terry 0490773664

[email protected]

Linton Karaoke

Matt Stokes, 0425 792 550

Linton Playgroup

Expressions of interest to lintonpro-

[email protected]

Linton & District Progress Association

Inc.

Kylie Turville (Acting President), 0448 428

190


Linton Patchwork and Quilting Group

Denise Nicol 5344 7579

Linton Play Reading Group (LPG)

David 0447310565

Snake Valley CERT

Simon Matthews (CERT secretary / Team

Leader) 0411 274 623

SPORT & RECREATION

Carngham Cricket Club

Mr. Darcy Franklin, President 0437 097 717

Carngham Linton Football Netball Club

Michael O'Beirne, Secretary. Ph:0409 950

752

Linton Cricket Club

Aaron Kerr: 0403 436 285

Jim Munro: 0457 894 066

Linton and District Bowling Club

Craig Grenfell, Secretary, 0409956326

Brendan Vandenberg, Secretary. 0412 000

395

Linton Recreation Reserve

Bill Caldow, Phone: 0438 946 577

Linton Walking Group

Sharon 53447500 Barbara 53447280

OTHER

Breaze Energy Solutions

Simon Reid 034309 4027

Country Fire Authority Community

Safety

5329 5515

Golden Plains Community Bus

Hire, bookings and information 5220 7144

Haddon and District Community

House

5342 7050

Linton and District Wildlife Rescue

Lorraine: 5344 7256 or 0500 540 000

Snake Valley Astronomical Society and

Observatory

825 Linton-Carngham Rd, Snake Valley

0418 425 207

https://snakevalleyobservatory.weebly.com

COMMUNITY GROUPS & SERVICES





CALENDAR OF LOCAL MEETINGS & EVENTS

Need more information?

A live calendar of events with further details is available on the Linton

Community Website:

http://www.lintoncommunity.com/apps/calendar/

Have an event coming up or regular meeting?

Send the details to [email protected].


Continued from the front page

Bailey Paul and Hudson Palmer swept the U/16's awards with Bailey winning the Bowling and R/u best and fairest, and Hudson cleaning up the batting award as well as the Brad Palmer trophy for best and fairest.

Tizz has made it 3 from 3 with another best and fairest (now to be known as the Aaron Kerr trophy) to add to his collec-tion also collecting the batting and bowling aggregate. John Young was runner up after another strong year with the bat.

The other awards for the night was the "baggy blue" award, this is for the person that "puts the most in, yet takes the least out" and was this year awarded to Andrea Smith. An-drea has worked tirelessly with the junior program and is a well deserved winner.

Also, Blaine Young was awarded the duck award for the Gold and may have had the best quote for the night when

he stated upon receiving his trophy "if you had told me at the start of the year I was go-ing to win this award...... I would have said, yeah, fair enough".

Josh Foley with his R/U best and fairest award and Pete Dunne with his best and fairest award for the Gold side. Josh also picked up the batting as well as the duck award for Blue. Pete also cleaned up the bowling awards and the league average. Sienna Cox was awarded the encourage-ment award for her efforts in both the U/12's and the U/16's.

THAI –STYLE PUMPKIN SOUP

INGREDIENTS • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil • 1 brown onion, chopped • 1.2kg kent pumpkin, peeled, chopped • 300g cream delight potatoes, peeled, chopped • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 1/4 cup Thai red curry paste • 2 1/2 cups Massel chicken style liquid stock • 400ml can coconut milk • 2 tablespoons unsalted roasted peanuts, finely

chopped • 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped • 1 green onion, finely chopped • 2 teaspoons lime juice

METHOD

Step 1—Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

Cook onion, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until

softened. Add pumpkin and potato. Cook, stirring for 5

minutes. Add garlic. Cook, stirring for

1 minute or until fragrant.

Step 2— Add curry paste to pan.

Cook, stirring for 2 minutes, to coat

vegetables all over. Add stock,

stirring to combine. Cover. Bring to

the boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes. Remove

lid. Simmer for a further 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables

are tender. Remove from heat. Stand for 5 minutes.

Step 3—Using a stick blender, blend soup until smooth. Return

to medium heat. Stir in 1 cup coconut milk. Season with

pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes or until

heated through.

Step 4—Meanwhile, combine peanuts, coriander, green onion

and lime juice in a small bowl. Ladle soup into bowls. Serve

drizzled with remaining coconut milk and sprinkled with

peanut mixture.

Linton Cricket Club End of Year Report

Pictured clockwise from top right: Bailey

Paul, Tizz & John Young, Hudson Palm-

er, Sienna Cox, Josh Foley & Pete Dunne

Winners are Grinners! Back left: S.Brearley, D.Peterken, J.Britton, A.Stasse, J.Mensfeld, B.Young, Ba. Paul Front: Br. Paul D.Edwards J.Costigan © A.Kerr P.Dunne J.Foley


The 2019 Central Highlands Football and Netball League season has com-menced. Whilst it is always exciting to be kicking off another year, the commence-

ment of our 6th decade as a combined entity sees us

launch an exciting new playing strip. There has been a very positive response to the new jumper design, with the jumpers being launched by the senior players at a function on Sunday March 24

th. It is

an exciting initiative and speaks of the club’s confidence in the future ahead. We are pleased to introduce a number of new recruits to the senior and Under-18 playing lists this year. These include 200cm ruckman Jake Tanner from Terang-Mortlake, Joel Radlof from Dunnstown, Tyler Nunn from Creswick, Hayden Blower, Lachlan Sheppard and Jake Smith from Mt. Clear, Damian Tabakovic and Luke Thomas from Newlyn. A number of players have also joined the club from Smythesdale, including Clay Brook, Jackson Cranny, Bradley Dunbar, Joshua Foley, Jayson Gilbert, Jayson Porter, Josh Rose and Travis Thompson. We welcome all new football and netball players to the club in 2019 and wish them an enjoyable and successful year at the club. The club hosted very competitive football and netball practice matches at Linton against the Belmont Lions on March 16

th, followed by an intraclub football match and

netball matches against the Maryborough Rovers on March 23

rd.

The club is fielding teams in all five football and seven

netball grades for the 2019 season. After playing our first match away against Beaufort, Carngham Linton plays its first home game in Round 2 when we host Hepburn at Linton on Saturday April 6

th.

The club is very pleased to be playing on a freshly resur-faced netball court, which is now in sky blue and terracot-ta colours. Works have progressed on the relocated net-ball changerooms, which will be fully completed in com-ing weeks. We wish to thank the Golden Plains Shire for all their work in providing these fantastic new upgrades. We are again excited to be part of the Auskick program in 2019, while the club will also be introducing the Net-Set-Go program this year. The programs will run over about ten sessions during the first half of the season. For fur-ther details regarding Auskick & Net-Set-Go, please con-tact Junior Directors Tim O’Brien and Ally Clack respec-tively. We are always encouraging more parents, members and supporters to get involved and assist in the many jobs required on game day. If you think you would like to help but are unsure of what is required, club members will be more than happy to train you. To join the playing group or adopt a volunteer role at the club, the following commit-tee members can be contacted for assistance:- Greg Spratling – Football Director (0409 965 894) Tim O’Brien – Junior Football Director (0418 153 528) Ally Clack - Netball Director (0400 250 053)

GO SAINTS!!!

CARNGHAM LINTON FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB

April Calendar Round 2 – Saturday April 6

th v. Hepburn at Linton followed by Awards at Market Hotel.

Round 3 – Saturday April 13

th v. Rokewood-Corindhap at Rokewood followed by Awards at Market Hotel.

Round 4 – Saturday April 27

th v. Creswick at Linton followed by ‘Thousandaire Night’ at Snake Valley clubrooms.

Pictured: Carngham Linton senior players at the recent launch of the new club jumpers.


Homestyle food cooked right

here in our cozy kitchen.

Chris and Kylie Turville

88 Sussex St, Linton

Phone: 5318 3195 (shop)

or 0448 428 190 (mobile)

[email protected]

Opening Hours

Thursday to Monday — 9:30am to 3ish Catering available

Good food, friendly service and great tasting coffee!

Note: we will be closed over the Easter period from Tuesday

April 16th and re-opening Friday 26th April

The Linton Bowls Club celebrated it’s 50th Anniversary with a dinner held at the club on Friday the 23rd of March.

Adding to the night, many past members, life members and current members were present. A special guest of the night was one of

the clubs founding members, Noel Cliff, were present to help celebrate. A plaque commemorating the event was also unveiled.

Celebrating 50 Years

The Linton Bowls Club

Pictured Above L to R: Craig Grenfell (President ) Shirley Tilley , Kevin

Knight , Heather Lindsay, Rod Lindsay, Des Symes (life members) and

Noel Cliff (founding member )

Pictured R: Plaque commemorating the event


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