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LINTON News August 2018

I must start this missive with an apology – my name is Michelle Coxall, and I have spent the last six months renovating 64 Sussex St – aka – the Barr’s Drapery building. I’m sure you have seen the changes we have wrought on this beautiful building, and the ever-industrious Tom turning his hand to just about every skill known to humankind – painting, building, fence erecting, shrub-clearing – you name it, Tom has done it, and there’s no way I could have undertaken this project without him. Perhaps you have even met Brian, my shaggy something-doodle – cocker, labra – no-one is actually sure what he is. With his winter coat, sometimes I don’t even know which end of him is which. He’s a rather woofy sort of a fellow, but his bark is worse than his bite. The fact is, we have been so busy working on the building and the internal renovations (under Brian’s canine, if somewhat somnolent, direction), I haven’t had time to introduce myself and let the community know what we are up to.

My plan is to open a B&B in the building, with a little second-hand bookshop at the front. Why Linton? Well, what is not to love about this beautiful little historic township? I grew up in another Victorian goldmining township – Buninyong. I went to Buninyong primary school, and was educated in Ballarat, before working in Melbourne as an editor, and later, overseas as a travel writer. Linton just feels right – I love the sense of community here, the beautiful historic landscape and streetscape. And I have never met such a friendly bunch of folk! Everyone has been so encouraging and excited about our project.

When we finally get this bookshop open – soon, I hope – you are all invited to our modest launch – I’ll put a note up in Kylie and Chris’ shop. Just call in and say hello. That growl coming from behind the desk will be Brian, not me, and you will all be very welcome.

By the way, I’m always looking for good books for the shop, so if you have any for sale, don’t hesitate to ring me.

I look forward to meeting you all soon.

Warmest wishes,

Michelle

The Known World at Linton

0438 412 670

Introducing—The Known World

Picutred: Brian the dog from The Known World

Linton & District Newsletter—August 2018 2


Index

Calendar of Events ...................................................................... 25

Carngham Linton Football Club ............................................... 26

Church services ............................................................................ 16

Community Services & Groups ................................................ 24

Cooking Corner ............................................................................ 23

Cops Capers .................................................................................. 17

From the Past .............................................................................. 13

Golden Plains News .................................................................... 20

Golden Plains Rural Women’s Network ................................. 12

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

Linton Community Coordinators ............................................. 3

Linton & District Historical Society ......................................... 13

Linton & District Men’s Shed .................................................... 7

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

Linton Play Reading Group ....................................................... 11

Linton Primary School ................................................................ 14

LOLA Update ............................................................................... 5

Puzzle Page.................................................................................... 22

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]

SCRAP METAL

COLLECTION

COMING SOON!

The Linton & District Progress

Association are in the process of

organising a local scrap metal collection

weekend in August!

So start sorting and collecting!

Stay tuned for

for further details!

LINTON AND DISTRICT PROGRESS ASSOCIATION

Meetings are open to all who are interested. If you would like to become a member of

the association email us!

Don’t forget—you don’t have to attend the meetings to be involved! We are seeking

volunteers to help with projects in and around Linton—want to join in? Let us know :)

Meetings: Monthly on the second Thursday @ 7:30pm

Next meetings: 9 August, 13 September

Where: Shire Offices,

68 Sussex St, Linton

Email: [email protected]



The 2018 Lismore Art, Craft & Garden Event will be held on

August 25 & 26th 2018

Lismore Community Hall, 10am – 3pm daily. All sorts of Art, Craft, Baked and Garden products will be up for grabs.

Come for a visit, a chat, a look or buy - but don’t miss out on this enjoyable day. Returning are regular stallholders such as Helen

Langley who will be displaying painting silk during the entirety of both days and is well worth a look see, the Garden Clubs

garden products, Jim Fergusons orchids & wood items, Avalon Nursery, jewellery, paintings, plants, fresh produce, knitted and sown

crafts, the CWA and U3A sites will be back too, as well as many other friendly, helpful stall holders. Our new sites include home

baked items, wax products and children’s clothing to name a few. A BBQ or light lunch is available as is morn/arvo tea. A great way

to spend a day or even 2.

An entry donation of a gold coin would be appreciated. New site holders are welcome with new items to be sold inside or out and

second-hand items outside only. While home baked items or some food items are able to be sold - NO food/drink vendors apply

please. Contact Lorraine – 0407875102 for any inquires you may have.

Review of the Current Linton Community Plan 24 Feb 2016 to 24 Feb 2019

The next Linton & District Community Coordinators meeting is on the 9th of August @ 6:30pm at the

Shire Offices, Sussex St Linton.

Nicole will be present at this meeting to help review the current plan and to make a plan to complete the

projects on the plan.

If you are interested in providing input or assisting with the projects that are remaining, please come

along to the meeting.

An online version of the Linton Community Plan is available here: https://bit.ly/2ncJ4Yk

Hope to see you there!

Everyone is a potential donor.

What are you waiting for?

We need many more registered organ and tissue donors

9 out of 10 families uphold a person's decision to donate

when that person is a registered donor.



Electrical Contractor Specialising in Solar Panels

Servicing Linton and District

Phone: 53682001 www.keemin.com.au



Introducing Cake Industries

This month our introduction to the people involved in Lola serves two purposes—Jesse & Dean are not only one of the many artists involved with Lola but they are also opening “The End of the World” Gallery here in Linton.

Cake Industries—Bio

Artist duo Jesse Stevens & Dean Petersen have worked together since 2006 as permanent collaboration, “Cake Industries”. Their eclectic experimental practice utilises mechatronics, robotics, video manipulation, 3D printing, and reworked everyday objects to create anthropomorphic and autonomous sculptural works that embody strange worlds reflecting our own. They enjoy exposing the inner workings of things, embracing the beauty of raw mechanisms, and physically remixing the world around them into visually distorted forms. Often inspired by 1950s science fiction dystopia and alternate realities, Cake Industries’ performative sculptures investigate societies, cultures, realities, and futures. To not limit the possibilities of audience/artwork interaction, their work inhabits diverse spaces from the traditional gallery setting to unconventional public locations, often blurring the boundaries between fantasy and the real world.

Lola

The duo have recently started an experimental gallery space at 63 Sussex St which they are in the process of setting up. This will be a space for experimental works that don't fit in traditional gallery spaces both for their own work and other peers. On the 18th of August they will be hosting an open studio at their studio/home in Newtown during the day, followed by an opening party at the gallery in the evening. Everyone is invited and encouraged to come.

For LOLA the duo will be fully activating the gallery space with live audio/video collage performance, mechanical sculpture, and roving sculpture around town.

For more information about various things happening, or to simply say hello, contact them via email: [email protected]

Linton Ukulele Jam! Come and join the all new

Linton Ukulele Jam.

Why? Why Not!

Every second Monday from 7pm till 8:30

Upcoming Dates:

August 13, 27

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

NEXT MEETINGS: 6th of Aug, 3rd Sept

TIME: 1pm - 3pm

VENUE: Wares Plants ’n’ Things, 88 Sussex St Linton

Meeting Monthly on a Monday

Reading commercial popular fiction

Enquires to:

Co-Ordinator Craig 0413278615

Or Lesley 0403134090

Pictured: Cake Industries



Linton & District Men’s Shed Update

New Membership Scheme

Responding to community requests the LDMS is

introducing a new kind of membership. It is for those who

may want to support the work of the Shed but for all kinds

of reasons do not wish to take up active membership. It is

open to everyone, men and women. The annual fee

remains at $1 per week or $50 per year. All monies go back

into Shed operations.

Given how we hope, State grant permitting, to begin

building our Shed over the coming year, this kind of

membership will mean a lot when it comes to fundraising

Building A Community Garden

With assistance from Golden Plains Shire, the LDMS have

begun work on creating a small garden on that small parcel

of land between the police station and Wares, Plants ‘n’

Things. It will incorporate bench seating, native trees for

shade and shrubs and bushes to give a restful place for

people to sit and enjoy a break – taking advantage of the

tasty eats and drinks from the goodies available at the

adjoining café. We have managed to lay our hands on an

old pew and are treating it to a work-over and a contact of

Tony’s is going to help out with a little earth work.

Expanded Opening Hours

Because of the growing number of “projects” members are

undertaking and the variation in suitable hours for men to

come to the Shed, operating hours have been extended an

extra hour. We will now be open Wednesday and Saturdays

from 11am to 4pm. All are welcome and please feel

personally invited to drop in for a cuppa and a chat. We

love to have visitors.

Another change in operations is that we will now be having

a yummy home-cooked meal available on two days per

month: the second Saturday and the forth Wednesday. All

welcome! it is a great chance to meet come and see what

goes on.

Building our new Shed

The State Board distributing grants has met and we are

hoping to have some news as to whether or not we have

been successful some time next month. It is a highly sought

after grant and we find ourselves in competition with Sheds

all around Victoria but feel we have a strong application.

We have a well-advanced building plan that is available at

the Shed if anyone wants to have a look and/or even make

a suggestion. Building will not be carried out by the mob in

the cartoon!

The draft lease has now been sent out and that should be

signed in the next week or so. That will be a time for

celebration and another tick along the way to beginning

construction.

One of the things signing the lease means is that we can

begin work on our community fruit and vegetable garden.

That will be an exciting new development in the activities of

the Shed, one that might offer a new range of possibilities

for members

Enjoy double the lunches at the LDMS With the support of the 'Country Grocer' in Smythesdale we will be providing lunches two days each month.

The usual fourth Wednesday and now the second Saturday.



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

Only working smoke alarms save lives.

Are you sick of hearing the sound of a nagging smoke alarm? Change your old smoke alarms to a new unit with a

lithium battery that has a 10 year lifespan.

New photoelectric smoke alarms that have a 10 year lifespan ensure families can feel the highest level of security.

Working smoke alarms are your best defence against preventable residential fires, especially during the night, when

humans lose their sense of smell. These new alarms provide the security of knowing you and your family are

protected, while also ensuring you’re not interrupted every year with a nagging smoke alarm.

Why should I have a smoke alarm?

If you don’t have a working smoke alarm installed in your home and a fire occurs, you are:

• 57% more likely to suffer property loss and damage

• 26% more likely to suffer serious injuries

• Four times more likely to die.

When you‘re asleep you lose your sense of smell. A smoke alarm is your electronic nose. It will alert you if there is

smoke from a fire. A small fire can grow to involve an entire room in just two to three minutes. A smoke alarm

provides early warning and time to escape.

Smoke alarms for the deaf and hard of hearing

A specialised smoke alarm is available for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Due to the cost of this type of

smoke alarm, the Department of Human Services may be able to provide financial assistance via a subsidy. For

more information go to the Vicdeaf Smoke Alarm Subsidy webpage (http://www.vicdeaf.com.au/content.asp?

id=31&t=smoke-alarm-subsidy&cid=81)

REMEMBER: Unless a fire is cold to touch it's not out and can re-ignite with wind.

With Fire Restrictions being lifted this month remember to ALWAYS REGISTER YOUR BURN

Smoke Alarms

http://www.vicdeaf.com.au/content.asp?id=31&t=smoke-alarm-subsidy&cid=81



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


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: August 5th, September 2nd

Linton Emergency

Relief Pantry

Christmas in July has been and gone but we are thinking about the real deal that the elves are working towards on December 25th.

To that end we will be putting out laundry hampers again in the hope you the wonderful Linton community will support this project for the third year running.

We are looking for non-perishable food items and those with a Christmas feel in particular. Toys, if wrapped please label for either boy or girl child.

Currently the pantry is in need of:

• Coffee

• Milk

• Butter

• Cheese

• Detergent

Thank you , Bennita and Warren.



The Linton Play Reading Group is currently on a winter break and will return

o n Wednesday August 1st. Half yearly membership fees are due June 30th and as always new members and inquiries always welcome! Come along or give us a call.

Queries, questions, further information can be found by

calling either David on 0447310565 or Teresa on

0407515298. Cheers.

An Ideal Husband—A Review

Five of the LPG members made the long but worthwhile trip to the Melbourne Arts Centre this month to see the Melbourne Theatre Company present An Ideal Husband. Having recently read the play members were familiar with the plot, however, the fabulous performances by the talented cast gave the characters and the story an unexpected lively intrigue.

This Oscar Wilde play tells the story of Lord Chiltern and a youthful indiscretion which has returned to haunt him in the form of a Mrs Chevely who holds an incriminating letter and intends to use it to her advantage. Gina Riley, William McInnes, Christie Whelan Browne, Brent Hill, Simon Gleeson, Jem Lai, Zindzi Okenyo and Michelle Lim

Davidson bought their characters to life with clever mannerisms, expressions, superb timing and subtle nuance. The actors’ performances fully conveyed the playwright’s tongue in cheek view of genteel society and the upper classes and the humorous jibes Wilde intended at their expense. A simple but effective set, superb costumes and lighting complimented the performances. The LPG group rated the play from 7/10 to 10/10.

The Linton Play Reading Group (LPG)

Pictured: (LtoR) Julie, David, Halina, Teresa and Kylie from the LPG at the MAC



It pleasing to inform readers that the Golden Plains Rural Women’s Network Inc has decided to keep on keeping on with some renewed vigour and inspiration.

Lobbying for our Shire

It is pleased to note that part of the Network’s submission to the Federal Redistribution was recognised with the portion of the previous Corangamite Electorate that had been destined to become Wannon was actually retained within Corangamite and thus retains its community of interest with business and education districts. The portion encompasses Barunah Park, Barunah Plains and Wingeel. This reflects the course of the Wingeel school bus route that has for many years taken sec-ondary school children to Geelong from these localities. Un-fortunately, we were not successful with the remainder of the submission that focussed on areas closer to Ballarat and sur-rounds in the Golden Plains Shire.

Changing Our Game

The Network has been successful in securing a small grant from the Change Our Game Community Activation Grants pro-gram. Our Network in partnership with Golden Plains Shire Council, aims to develop and deliver a women’s leadership program. This program will consist of a series of workshop sessions with a focus on building the capacity and confidence of local women in leadership opportunities, with a focus on local sport and recreation settings. Keep an eye out for details of the launch event we have planned for 12 September…

Sponsored Winners

It is also a delight to an-nounce that Jennifer Mitton of Dereel and Kaylene Grigsby of Teesdale are the successful appli-cants to be sponsored by our Network to attend the Victorian Rural Women’s Network Forum to be held

in early August. This should be a great opportunity for net-working, making new friends and contacts and building the resilience of women across Victoria.

Meet our Network Women

The Network thought it may be interesting to provide some information about our members so we will commence with our Secretary Jen Blake.

Jen is a farmer living at Barunah Park. She didn’t listen to her mother and learnt to drive a tractor and to undertake most aspects of running the property with husband Kevin. Jen is passionate about listening to and advocating for the needs of rural people and wants to see younger women become more involved in our communities. Jen has a pen friend in India that she started writing to as a fan of the ABC children’s hour. She has been able to visit Marina several times over some sixty years and is planning a visit later this year.

Feel free to join us at our next meeting

We look forward to welcoming you at the next meeting of the GPRWN is Monday 27 August at the Hesse Centre, Rokewood at 7.30pm.

Further information:

https://extensionaus.com.au/VRWNetwork/

Golden Plains Rural Women’s Network Inc



Linton and District Historical Society Inc. Report for August 2018

Annual General Meeting

Our Annual General Meeting is coming up on Monday 17 September at 7.30pm in the Shire Offices.

Our exciting guest speaker this year will be Margaret Anderson, the Director of the Old Treasury Building in Melbourne, whom we have persuaded to come to Linton to talk about their latest exhibition, entitled Gold Rush: 20 Objects, 20 Stories [at the Old Treasury Building from 9 June 2018 – 26 May 2019].

This new exhibition tries to capture something of the turbulent times of the Victorian gold rush through the stories associated with just 20 objects. From a replica of the largest nugget then found in the world, to tiny spear points worked by the Dja Dja Wurrung people from discarded glass bottles, these objects suggest some surprising new perspectives on a well-known period. And they invite us to speculate on the ways in which material objects can serve as historical evidence.

Crinoline dress dating from the 1850

In her presentation to our AGM Margaret Anderson will outline the stories associated with several of the objects in the exhibition. They include a lovely 1850s crinoline dress, an apparently nondescript glass bottle recovered from an archaeological dig, and some remarkable memoirs penned by an ordinary working woman on the goldfields in the early 1850s.

This should be a terrific event! Our AGM business will be short at the beginning and Margaret’s talk will be accompanied by a power point presentation. We will conclude with a hearty supper. All Lintonians, members and non-members, welcome.

Become a member!

With our Annual General Meeting on the horizon, it’s time for membership renewals and a perfect time for you to think about becoming a member of the Society and joining us in some of our activities. New members are very welcome! You will get a copy of our quarterly newsletter, Society Notes, and can join us at our History Nights held throughout the year. Please consider being involved in the preservation and promotion of Linton’s history! Download and complete a membership form from our website or contact us by email, [email protected]

Next Open Day

Our next Open Day is on Sunday 9 September, 2-5pm, at the Letty Armstrong Resource Centre in Sussex Street.

Mid-Winter break

The Society takes a mid-Winter break from Open Days in July and August. They will resume on Sunday 9 September.

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 The Grenville Standard April 29th, 1911

mailto:[email protected]



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

Enrolment enquiries welcome:

Contact: Ian Forrester, Principal

Ph. 5344 7341


This month our news comes to you from Somers Camp, a Department of Education adventure / chal-lenge experience on Western Port Bay. The camp lasts for nine days and is open to Grade 5 and 6 stu-dents from out region every two years. The adven-ture activities (boating, rock-climbing, high and low ropes, abseiling, flying fox and challenge swing) are supplemented by a state-of-the-art environmental education centre and a strong emphasis on team-work, leadership and personal growth.



Counselling

at

Smythesdale

Offers guidance, information and referrals for those day to day issues that we might not be able to see a clear way through or around right now and for issues that may have become overwhelming. Looking after all aspects of our health, emotional, mental and physical just makes sense. If you need someone to talk to counselling services are available locally at Smythesdale and Haddon.

Phone Counselling at Smythesdale on

0407515298

to make an appointment.

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

Upcoming dates: • 7 August • 4 September

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




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.

CRIME

In the last month the only crime reported to police in the Linton area has been the occurrence of family violence between

partners. Family Violence between parties will lead to criminal offences, which means you will be going to court and that you

may have a criminal record. A criminal record will in some instances prevent work opportunities, travel overseas to some

countries and probably the most damaging affect being the embarrassment of seeing your name in the Ballarat Courier.

Later this week, I will be attending a Safety/Security Expo in Melbourne. I will have a few pamphlets if you are interested in

security around your property.

TRAFFIC

Using headlights (including driving lights) on high beam is not allowed within 200 metres of an oncoming vehicle or a vehicle

travelling in the same direction ahead of you. You can flash your headlights briefly to warn a vehicle that you are about to

overtake, but for no other purpose. The rules do not specify an exemption for divided or dual-lane highways and freeways,

therefore this rule applies on these roads.

COMMUNITY

Does everyone know about the Linton, Victoria, Australia closed Facebook group. Make application to the administrators to

go on and become involved in the community. You can stay as anonymous as you want or become a “keyboard warrior”. I

will however make one suggestion, if you have a complaint, don’t air your dirty washing through the group. If it is in relation

to a council related issue, like planning permits as I witnessed last week, lodge a formal complaint through the correct

channels.

TRAFFIC—Hey everyone, are you up to date with this law.



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 & Strain 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 prob-

lems or teach you what you want to

know

Between 9:30am and 1:30pm

Cost $10



Home James Phone: 0429 986 330


ABN 47 065 423 234

Linton and Region

and much more….

Solutions:

9 letter word: castanets

Small building works

Fencing

Landscaping

Painting

Garden Maintenance

Building Maintenance




We are just starting our Term 3 program and there are many exciting activities coming up over the next few weeks. Here are some of

them that we hope might interest you.

If you have any problems with getting online then let us know how we can assist you. If these dates do not suit, then please call and

we will try to set up a time for you.

Getting Online Program

Digital Devices and Computing Support for 50 & Over Seniors

Are you having problems in using computer devices? Are you interested in gaining new skills and experiences to enrich your life? The

‘Be Connected’ program is a FREE Australian government initiative that is designed to help you achieve this through being able to

go online. It does not matter if you have never touched a mouse, keyboard or tablet before, let us help you do it safely:

• 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.

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

• Need to set up a myGov account so you can access Medicare, the Australian Tax Office, Centrelink and more?

DAY: Tuesday or Wednesday

DATE: September 4th (Tues) or 5th (Weds)

TIMES: 10.30 am - 12 noon

Let’s Draw with Marita Reynolds

Come join in another of our lovely drawing workshops with Marita. You will be learning to

draw this gorgeous lion cub. Bring a friend and share a few hours of fun and relaxation

together.

DATE: August 8th

DAY: Wednesday

TIME: 10 - 1 pm

FEES $45.00 - Price includes materials - you can bring some of your own

pencils if you desire a requirements list will be available if you do want to purchase or bring

your own. Bookings are essential.

YOGA - SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS - ALL AGES

A gentle step-by-step guide into the world of yoga and its many health, mind and body benefits.

Gentle movements with relaxing music. Stretch, strengthen, balance and unwind. Please bring a

yoga mat, drink bottle and wear comfortable clothing.

LOCATION: Haddon Community Learning Centre

DAY: Every alternate Monday afternoon/evening

DATES: Beginning - if we have sufficient numbers July 30th, 5 - 6pm, or August 6th - 1-

2pm

COST: $15.00 per session (Discount available for whole term paid in full prior to first

lesson.

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL.

If you want any further information, please do not hesitate to give call us on 5342 7050.

News from Haddon Community

Learning Centre

CONTINUED from page 25 You will see our senior footballers and netballers compete in special commemorative 50-year uniforms. An extensive dis-play of history will be on display in the clubrooms and a picto-rial history book covering 50 years of the club will also be on sale for $35. We then head to the Bray Raceway Dining Room in Ballarat for a 3-course dinner on Saturday night. The evening will also

feature the launch of the Carngham Linton Football Netball Club Hall of Fame and the announcement of our best 50-year senior football and netball teams.

GO THE MIGHTY SAINTS!!!



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Slow cooker lamb shanks INGREDIENTS

• 4 Lamb shanks • Olive oil • 4 stalks of celery—diced

• 2-3 potatoes—diced

• 1 onion—chopped

• 2 cloves of garlic—curshed

• 1/4 cup tomato paste

• 2 tbs Worcestershire sauce

• 800g crush tomatoes

• 1 cup red wine

• 4 sprigs thyme

• 2 bay leaves

• 1/4 cup flour

• 1 cup water

• 2 Massel beef stock cubes

• Salt & Pepper

METHOD

Step 1: Place flour, salt and pepper in a plastic bag and add lamb

shanks. Shake until covered.

Step 2: Heat oil in a fry pan

Step 3: Transfer the lamb shanks into the hot oil and brown all over

(approximately 5 minutes).

Step 4: While the shanks are browning, place the onion, celery, garlic

and potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker.

Step 5: Mix the wet ingredients (tomato past, tomatoes, red wine,

water and stock cubes) in a jug and stir until combined to create a

sauce.

Step 6: Once browned, place the lamb shanks in the slow cooker on

top of the vegetables.

Step 7: Pour the sauce over the shanks and cook on high for 6 hours or

on low for 8 to 10 hours.

Serve with crusty buttered bread and lightly cooked green beans.

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Breaze Energy Solutions

Simon Reid 034309 4027

Carngham Cricket Club

Mr. Darcy Franklin, President

Smythesdale Rd, Snake Valley 0437 097 717

Carngham Linton Football Netball Club

Ms. Sharon Nunn, Secretary

64 Merino Drive. Alfredton, 3350. Ph. 0418 551 128

Carngham Linton Netball Club

c/o General Store, Snake Valley 5344 9149

Country Fire Authority Community Safety 5329 5515

Golden Plains Community Bus

Hire, bookings and information 5220 7144

Golden Plains Mobile Library

Weekly, Friday opposite the take-away

1.30 p.m.-- 2.45 p.m.

Golden Woady Senior Citizens

Every Thursday 2.00 p.m.

Rec. Hall Blue room

President: Doreen Ringin 53447474

Treasurer: Angus McIntosh 53449574

Haddon and District Community House 5342 7050

Linton Cemetery Trust

Kath Blackwell, Secretary: 5344 7453

Linton Cricket Club

Aaron Kerr: 0403 436 285

Jim Munro: 0457 894 066

Linton and District Bowling Club

Stewart Williams President mob. 0402 264 549

Brendan Vandenberg, Secretary. 0412 000 395

Linton and District Wildlife Rescue Lorraine: 5344 7256 or 0500 540 000

Linton Fire Brigade

Tameka Hague 53447420

Linton Historical Society

History Nights are held on the third Mondays of the months of Febru-ary, June, September & November, 7.30pm in the Shire Offices.

Open Days every 2nd Sunday of the month (except January, July & Au-gust) 2-5pm.

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]

Now open Wednesday and Saturday

Linton Karaoke

At Linton Bowls Club.

Contact Matt Stokes 0425 792 550

Linton Patchwork and Quilting Group

Every 2nd Saturday 1.00 p.m.--4.00 p.m.


Denise Nicol 5344 7579

Linton Playgroup

Expressions of interest to [email protected]

Linton Play Reading Group (LPG)

Meet in Shires Offices (Sussex St) each Wednesday from 7:00pm

David 0447310565 or Teresa 0407515298

Linton & District Progress Association Inc.

Warren Bowen (President)

Kylie Turville (Vice President)

Pam Southerington (Treasurer / Public Officer)


Linton Recreation Reserve

Contact: Bill Caldow

Phone: 0429 480 335 Linton Walking Group

Meet at the rotunda near the Linton Takeaway

All shapes, sizes and ages invited to join in

Every Wednesday morning. 9.00 a.m.

Sharon 53447500 Barbara 53447280

Snake Valley Astronomical Society and Observatory

825 Linton-Carngham Rd, Snake Valley 0418 425 207 http://ballaratman.wix.com/svaa

Snake Valley CERT

Simon Matthews (CERT secretary) 0411 274 623

What’s On Sign

Access available from Linton Shire Offices

Monday to Friday :8:30am - 5:00pm Phone: 52207340 Victorian Bushfire Information Line

1800 240 667

COMMUNITY GROUPS & SERVICES

Dr Jim Hancock BVSc



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].



SPORT CARNGHAM LINTON FOOTBALL

The Carngham Linton Football Netball Club has some big games to complete the 2018 home and away season of the Central Highlands Football and Netball League.

Firstly, we congratulate Tim Clarke on breaking the club senior games record on Saturday August 14th 2018 with his 277th senior game played against Beaufort at Snake Valley. A great crowd of past and present players came out to witness Tim’s wonderful achievement. It was also great to see Braith Nunn in attendance to see Tim break his record, and his inspiring speech in the changerooms before the match was just another reminder of how lucky we have been to have two such great champions in Braith and Tim.

Though a gust of wind at the wrong time played a little havoc, it was fantastic to see Tim run through a banner before the game. The celebrations continued after the match at the Snake Valley Hotel, where Tim was presented with a commemorative jumper, plaque and framed photographs to recognise his great milestone. Our local poet Noel Hayes also read out a wonderful poem on Tim’s playing career. Thank you to all involved in putting the day together.

Though our senior grade football and netball teams are no longer in finals contention, our Under-18 football team currently sits in sixth position on the ladder with 10 wins for the season so far. The 13 & Unders have been our best

performing netball team and are currently placed second on the ladder.

The final two home & away rounds will see Carngham Linton take on two of its traditional rivals. The Saints head to Rokewood in Round 16 to take on the Grasshoppers, where the senior football teams will compete for the annual Combine Trophy.

CARNGHAM LINTON FNC 50-YEAR CELEBRATIONS

The Carngham Linton Football Netball Club will be celebrating the 50th year of the Carngham and Linton merger in the final round against Skipton on August 11th.

Round 17 of the 2018 Central Highlands Football League & Netball League will mark the completion of Carngham Linton’s 50th home and away season. Come and cheer on the Mighty Saints as we take on our old-time rival Skipton at Snake Valley.

Continued on page 23

GO THE MIGHTY SAINTS!!! Carngham Linton veteran is being chaired off the ground

by team mates Jake Pring (left) and Ross Waters.

Saturday 4 August - Round 16 v. Rokewood Corindhap @ Rokewood, followed by awards at Market Hotel. Saturday 11 August - Round 17 v. Skipton @ Snake Valley, followed by CLFNC 50

th Year Dinner & Hall of

Fame Presentation at Bray Raceway.

Homestyle food cooked right

here in our cozy kitchen.

Chris and Kylie Turville


Phone: 5318 3195 (shop)

or 0448 428 190 (mobile)

[email protected]

Opening Hours

Thursday to Monday

9:30am to 3ish

We are closed Tuesday and Wednesday over the cooler months but are

available for group bookings and catering.

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