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Published by Linton & District Progress Associa�on

LINTON News March 2018

“My Linton - Mining the stories of Linton” Everyone has a story, a history, a narrative of their hometown. Linton on Literary Arts, a.k.a. LOLA, will explore, capture and showcase the spirit of Linton though performing and visual arts. The entire Linton community, both past and present, will be be given the opportunity to tell their story about “My Linton”.

Lola will be officially launched during the Golden Plains Arts Trail on the 17th and 18th of March, starting with a photographic display of portraits by local Victoria Smith Photography and a presentation by Jill Wheeler from the Linton & District Historical Society. There will be further workshops and events that past and present Lintonians can take part in to capture stories and images. The culmination of Lola will be a vibrant weekend of events on the 20th and 21st of October showcasing the outcomes of the project including both visual and performing arts.

We are encouraging all local school aged children to draw a picture of themselves, a special place in Linton, someone from Linton who you admire or something that represents what Linton to them. We have extended the due date until March the 12th and the frame for the picture is on the back of this newsletter. Please bring finished pictures to Linton Bazaar or Wares, Plants ‘n’ Things.

Dates for your diary! • 12th of March —“My Linton” pictures by school aged children due in • 16th, 17th and 18th of March—Launch • April to October—further workshops and events – more details to come • 20th and 21st of October—Celebratory weekend Want to take part or volunteer to help? Feel free to speak to the members of the organising group—Warren Bowen, Pam Southerington, Halina Sztynda and Kylie Turville. Alternatively contact us via Facebook or email [email protected] . Follow Lola on Facebook to keep up to date with events - https://www.facebook.com/lintonOnLiteraryArts/

The Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund is provided through Regional Arts Australia, administered in Victoria by

Regional Arts Victoria.

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Linton and District Progress Associa�on President’s Report

What a great community we are a part of. There are so many examples of people helping and par��ip��g in things to help not only themselves but others within the community.

The Linton & District Pantry is stocked by locals, many of whom donate on a weekly basis. The pantry helps many locals who are struggling or who might be having a rough week.

There are a number of volunteers lined up to help with Clean Up Australia Day next week. Rhea, who is rela�ely new to the area, has kindly volunteered to manage the morning.

Eugene Grigg is organising an event for “neighbour day” at Wares, Plants ’n’ Things a�er hearing about the day on the radio.

Ma� and Ken are organising another Karaoke evening at the Linton Bowls Club on the 24th with a Country and Western theme.

Linton & District Progress are busy organising events for the Golden Plains Arts Trail and Lola (see later in the newsle�er for further details).

It was also great to see some fresh faces at the Linton & District Progress Comm��ee mee��this month. Remember these mee��s are open to all.

We are always looking for people to help and take part in projects so if you are interested in joining in please let us know. Remember: the more the merrier and many hands make light work.

It is great to see the community working together to help bring Linton to life.

Warren (President), Kylie (Vice President) & Pam (Public ��r)

Linton & District Progress Asso��

DEADLINE: 21st of the month Contribu�ons from the community are welcome and encouraged. Deadlines must be adhered to, otherwise there is no guarantee of inclusion in the newsle�er. Please send adve��ements and contribu�ons to:

[email protected]

Advertising in the newsletter Interested in advertising in the newsletter? Watch this space or contact [email protected] for further details

From the Past - The Grenville Standard 23 June 1917

The dancing boom in Linton co��ues unabated, and the Library is making hay while the sun shines. Saturday night’s dance was ��ended, and one of the most enjoyable held yet. An all-night ball will be held in aid of the Library on Friday night, 6th July, at the Parish Hall. Much of the success of these dances is due to the excellent music of Mr and Mrs A. Hiscock and Mr G. Sanderson, who give their services free of charge in order to help a local in��. They are to be commended for their public spirit. [Note that this was during World War I]

Neighbour Day is an annual event celebrated on the last Sunday in March. The aim is to build better relationships with those people who live in the local community.

For Linton, there will be an event held at Wares, Plants ‘n’ Things from 2pm on Sunday March the 25th. For those attending there will be some drinks and scones provided by the “Pay it Forward Board” that has been funded by the community and travellers through Linton.

So bring a neighbour or a friend from Linton and pop along. A great opportunity to meet new people, look out for each other and have an afternoon out.

Where: 88 Sussex St, Linton

When: 2pm until 3:30pm

Index Calendar of Events ......................................... 27 Carngham Linton Football Club ................... 28 CFA .................................................................. 13 Church services ............................................... 25 Community Groups ........................................ 26 Cooking Corner ............................................... 19 Cops Capers ..................................................... 11 Codeword / Crossword Puzzle ..................... 18 From the Plovers Nest (Bowls Club) ............ 29 Kids Corner ..................................................... 16 Linton Cricket Club ........................................ 29 Linton Community Coordinators ................. 19 Linton & District Historical Society ............. 7 Linton & District Men’s Shed ....................... 17 Linton & District Progress Association........ 2 Linton Play Reading Group ........................... 19 Linton Primary School ................................... 14 Linton Recreation Reserve ............................. 24 Mayors Message .............................................. 23 Solutions ........................................................... 28



Linton and the Golden Plains Arts Trail On the 17th and 18th of March the Golden Plains Arts Trail will hit Linton. There are two official venues and four local artists participating, including Victoria Smith Photography, Marijke Groothuis, Lisa Thomlinson and Neil Southerington.

In addition to the official events, the Linton & District Progress Association has been helping other artists and crafts people also take part in the weekend. All of the shops in town will be used in some way including window displays, pictures being hung and artwork completed by local school aged children being displayed. Printing and blacksmiths displays are planned at the Forge.

Buskers will keep you entertained as you walk the streets of Linton enjoying the visual displays. Further events and displays will also be happening as a part of Lola so the streets of Linton will come to life!

A Friday night preview will also be held for Linton locals who would like a sneak peak.

Further details will be released on the Linton Facebook page and available at Wares, Plants ‘n’ Things and The Linton Bazaar closer to the event.

Want to help or take part? Contact the Linton & District Progress Association ([email protected]) for further information.

Homestyle food cooked right here in in our cosy kitchen.

Chris and Kylie Turville

88 Sussex St, Linton

Phone: 5318 3195 (shop)

or 0448 428 190 (mobile)

[email protected]

Note: new opening hours e��ve from the 5th of March

Thursday to Sunday 9:00 to 3ish

We will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday over the cooler months but can open for catering and group bookings.

Images taken from the Golden Plains Arts Trail Website:

Top right —”Eagle” by Lisa Thomlinson

Left —”Memories” by Marijke Groothius

Right—”Bearded Baker” by Victoria Smith

mailto:[email protected]



Got a pile of tyres? Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is warning businesses and landholders of the hazards of keeping piles of waste tyres.

Abandoned tyres form a breeding ground for vermin, tyres can decay and contaminate soil and groundwater, and a tyre fire generates toxic smoke and is difficult to extinguish.

EPA regulations allow storage of waste tyres if you have a genuine use for them, but urges you to dispose of unused waste tyres in landfill or at a recycling facility.

See www.epa.vic.gov.au for advice on what’s legal, and if you suspect someone is illegally stockpiling, dumping or burning old tyres, call EPA’s 24-hour hotline on 1300 EPA VIC (1300 372 842).

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Linton and District Historical Society Inc. Report for March 2018

Next History Night on Monday 5 March 2018, 7:30pm, in the Shire Offices This is a topic of relevance to everyone in Linton, so we extend this invitation to all Lintonians!

Guest speaker: from Clunes, Graeme Johnstone “Creative Clunes & Booktown - the transformation of a village utilizing cultural tourism and cluster

marketing” With the decline of many small rural towns such as Linton, stories about how some towns have successfully reinvented themselves is an emerging topic in our rural Australian history. Clunes has done this successfully with its Booktown theme. Visitors welcome - please bring a plate to share.

Check us out on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lintonhistory Or on our website - www.lintonhistory.org.au

Sales of Linton: A Photographic History are booming! Our recent publication, Linton: A Photographic History, is selling like hot cakes!

100 pages of historic black and white photographs from the collection of the Historical Society, many never previously published. Chapters include: Beginnings, Gold, The Early Town, The Later Town, Agriculture and Industry, Education, Religion, Sports, Clubs and Societies, Linton People, Celebrations and Commemorations. There is also an extensive index.

Don’t forget to get your copy – it is available at the Shire Offices, the café Wares, Plants ‘n Things, and the Historical Society for $30.00 (plus $12 postage and han-dling if required).

Clunes Booktown celebrations Photo courtesy of Graeme Johnstone



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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 Jam: Sunday March 4th



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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.

Hello everyone, another month has passed us by and with March being full of ac��, it will be gone within a �ash with school holidays, footy ��g, and Easter.

Crime

This month I have a few m��ers to run past you all. Last month there were two kangaroos killed l�� at the Cape Clear Park. During the same night there were hoons reported in the Recr��on Reserve area. To say the ferals were out of control is an understatement. There are suspects who may just �nd their utes o� the road soon.

There have been a few��res reported. Some have been suspicious and some have been dumb landowners who think just because it is getting cooler they can now burn o��rubbish. THIS IS NOT ON. FIRE RESTRICTIONS are likely to con��ue�� at least the end of March.

Sheep have been reported stolen in the Wallinduc area. There were 128 mixed age ewes and 90 ewe lambs stolen. A suspect will be spoken to��on to this o�ence in the near future.

On Tuesday the 6th of February, a silver Holden Commodore Sedan ��ended at the Linton Takeaway with three occupants. They have driven o��without paying. Inve��ons are ��l ongoing.

You may have seen the helicopter a couple of weeks ago in the area. Due to the hard work of the airwing, there will be a few back doors entered in the next few weeks when you least expect it..

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I love it when a plan comes together. In the last month, there have been NO serious accidents reported to police in the area as far as I am aware.

Please start looking at your car in prep��on for school holiday travels.

Last month, I asked for inform��on��on to the burnouts on the Glenelg Highway. I now have suspects but need to obtain footage with��me and date stamped before my hierarchy will allow me to take the cars under the hoon legisl��on. Please keep the inform��on coming in though. Give me an anonymous call or contact Crime Stoppers or Dob In A Hoon.

GENERAL

During this last week, a lady was pulled from her horse in the Linton area by a large dog. She has sustained injuries to her l�� leg but will thankfully make a full recovery. The next day the owners of the dog surrendered their PET to be dealt with. They are devastated as well that their dog could do this as they have not witnessed this type of behaviour before. They are responsible dog owners so please do not blame them. There have been horrible comments made on social media and keyboard warriors should refrain from such comments.

I don’t usually do this, as vet costs are so high for the treatment of Ellie the horse, I am willing to take cash don��ons to assist with the treatment un�� the end of March.

The envelopes can be dropped o� to the Police ��on or le� with my depu��uno��l of course) at Wares, Plants ‘n’ Things Café. Please mark on the envelope Ellie.



Each year, Linton Fire Brigade takes the op-portunity to 'give back' a little of the support we receive and donate back into our Community. This year was the 30th anniversary of the Lin-

ton Community Australia Day breakfast. Whilst we have not been the the driving force for all of these years we are proud to support this wonderful community event and continue

the tradition into the future. With the weather cooling off it is important to remember that the Fire Danger remains high and restrictions still apply. The environment is still tinder dry from a very dry and warm sum-mer. STUBBLE BURNING permits will soon be open to farmers. You may be able to smell or see smoke or a haze from these fires. Don't be alarmed, please call 000 If you SEE FLAMES OR A COLUMN OF SMOKE that you believe is not a controlled burn.

Don’t be complacent, remain vigilant and check the CFA website www.cfa.vic.gov.au, contact

the Brigade with any concerns or queries.

Linton Members will be collecting money for the Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal on Good Fri-

day....Give that they may grow!

Wishing you all a Safe and Happy Easter.

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 Spong- es

• Cappuccinos, Tea, Soft Drinks

• Newspapers, Magazine Home Delivery 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

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Our Vision: Fostering Excellence through Respect, Responsibility and Community Connection. This term we have welcomed our new preps, four in all, to begin their learning journey with Linton Primary School. We also welcomed the Benning family and new staff Miss Choi (Korean) and Mrs. Hilder (sharing Grade 3-6 with Miss Walker).

Athletics practice is well under way, building up to the Linton District School Sports Association’s carnival on Friday the 23rd of March. New programs this year are a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics joint venture with Cape Clear P.S. students, headed by Miss Walker and Mrs. Mellusco from Cape Clear. Our Musical Futures program is also building momentum, with new instrument purchases supporting classroom based lessons in ukulele, guitar and drumming.

We are currently participating in the Coles Sports for Schools promotion. Thank you to those who have already dropped off vouchers to the school letterbox, and to everyone else, we would love to have your support.

Thanks are already due to all of our families who attended our Term I working bee, to our mowing team, our Breakfast Club helpers, Parents and Friends members and Tony Walker. Tony is whipping our cross-country team into shape (and me by default) with a weekly run to supplement our morning fitness activities.

Our 2018 Prep students: Welcome to Chloe, Nilah, Campbell and Liam.

Enrolment enquiries welcome: Contact: Ian Forrester, Principal

Ph. 5344 7341

Email: [email protected]



Senior students recently attended the Earth Ed Centre at Mount Clear Secondary to cap of their Term II Science unit. Here they became ‘Earthquake Explorers’, investigating different types of geological-based



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?

Smile Time

Q. How do you inspire an artist? A. Easel-y.

Q. Why was the artist afraid he would go to jail? A. Because he had been framed.

Q. Why Van Gough become a painter? A. Because he didn’t have an ear for music.

Q. What do you call a painting by a cat? A. A paw-trait.

Knock knock! Who’s there? Monet. Monet who? Monet does grow on trees!

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Linton & District Men’s Shed Update

As we enter our third year at the Linton & District Men’s Shed, things are continuing apace. Our local communities are increasingly supportive of us and our activities. Recent examples of projects we have been asked to undertake are the renovation of Linton’s town bench seats, restoration of an outdoor table, building a ramp to enable a resident to access his front door with his motorised scooter, building a plant potting table, restoration of a garden bench, cleaning up a yard for someone unable to do it them-selves, cutting firewood – and the list goes on.

In addition to these community projects, members work on their own projects includ-ing children’s toys, Dr Who’s Tardises (or is it Tardi?), bird feeders, camping tables, wood turning, etc.

We have a good balance between projects and fellowship. We enjoy sitting around the table and having a cuppa and a good chat where we can brainstorm projects, solve the problems of the world or help a member with his problems.

We invite everyone to call in and visit us on Wednesdays and Saturdays anytime between 11am and 3pm. You will be made welcome and you can have a look at what we do, our

equipment and us. You could also have a look at some stuff we have for sale. We are always keen for new mem-bers – come in and give it a go!

It is timely to express our thanks to local businesses who have supported us over the years – Linton Takeaway, Smythesdale & Skipton Supermarkets and Linton’s Wares, Plants ‘n’ Things. We also value Kath Blackwell as a friend

of our shed.

Bennita, our secretary, is recovering from a recent successful lung transplant. We hear that Bennita is progressing well and we all wish her and Michael and their family all the best for the future. We look forward to their return.

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Thank you to everyone who bought tickets in the Linton and District Men's Shed raffle in December. The winners were:

1st prize, the coffee set Adam with ticket number 268

2nd prize, Decorated Christmas Cake with ticket number 097

3rd prize, Cinema tickets with ticket number 222

All prize winner were notified and have received their prizes.



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.

EASY

MEDIUM

PUZZLE PAGE



Lemon Zucchini Cake Provided by Julie Eaton Ingredients

1¼ cup granulated sugar 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 eggs, room temperature ⅓ cup vanilla almondmilk 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp vanilla or almond extract 2 cups ca��ur or plain��our 1¼ tsp baking powder ½ tsp kosher salt 1½ cup shredded zucchini, drained and squeezed dry 2 tbsp lemon zest

Glaze 1 cup powdered sugar 1-2 tbsp lemon juice

Instruc�ons 1. Preheat oven to 350F. 2. Spray a loaf pan with baking spray and line with

parchment paper. Set aside. 3. Combine��our, baking powder, and salt in a medium

bowl and whisk together. Set aside. 4. In a large bowl, combine the sugar and olive and oil.

Whisk to combine. 5. Add eggs and almond milk and whisk together. 6. Add lemon juice and vanilla extract and��r to

combine. 7. Add��our mixture and��r just un�� incorporated.

8. Fold in zucchini and lemon zest. 9. Pour b��er into the prepared pan and bake for 45 to

55 minutes or un�� an inserted toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. The top of the cake should look dry.

10. Place the loaf on a cooling rack and cool for 15 minutes. Use the parchment paper to carefully life the cake from the pan. Let cool completely on rack.

To make glaze 1. In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar and lemon

juice. Whisk un�� smooth. 2. Drizzle the glaze over the cake

Lemon Zucchini Cake is great for this��e of year when people have lots of zucchini in the garden. I make this at work and it is very popular. I use plain��our instead of ca��ur. Cheers Julie

Play reading resumed this month with a 'Gay melodrama from the 90s' and one act plays from America and Russia. All very different pieces of writing in their own right with opportunities to try out accents and even sing. Stretched us all somewhat! Lots

of laughs! David and I visited The Victorian Drama League in Melbourne last week to peruse a number of plays and choose suitable texts for the group to read in the future. The Drama league is one of those funny little places accessed via a door from a laneway, a very slow elevator or three flights of steps and past a

number of offices of various obscure organisations. The shelves are lined with plays of all genres and staffed by some eccentric but very knowledgeable folk. A fascinating place to visit.

On the 7th of March, playwright Julia Cull will be meeting with us to discuss writing a play for our group to read as part of the LOLA festival. More on that next month and more about LOLA elsewhere in this newsletter!

Queries, questions, further information on our 2018 start date etc. can be found by calling either David 0447310565 or Teresa 0407515298. Cheers.

The Linton Play Reading Group (LPG)

Linton Community Coordinators The next mee��of the Linton Community Coordinators will be held on the 8th of March @ 6:30pm. Mee��s are held at the Shire ��ces directly before the Linton & District Progress Asso�� mee��

Nicole Lan��p will be ��ending this month’s mee��to discuss a number of items including the maintenance of community projects.

The��nal projects on the plan will also be discussed. All Lintonians are encouraged to a�end the mee��s.

Next mee�ng: 8th March , 2018 @ 6:30pm



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Linton Recreation Reserve The Linton Re��on Reserve is currently undergoing various maintenance and facility and upgrades. New p��c seats in front of the canteen area have been installed to replace the old wooden seats, while an improved drainage system around the netball/tennis courts and repairs to court cracking are also being carried out in��me for the netball season. A new gas deep-fry chip cooker has recently been installed in the canteen area. Not only is this a much-needed add��on considering the large quan��es of potato chips that are sold during the football/netball matches, but is also a useful upgrade for other users of the kitchen facility. The management comm��ee has also obtained quotes to replace the carpet and vinyl in the Blue Room, canteen/kitchen and foyer area, which will hopefully go ahead in this �nancial year. Hans Verdoorn has been doing a great job in constantly monitoring the watering system and informing the Shire of maintenance requirements, allowing the oval to be in good cond��on in ��e for the football season and the Linton & District School Sports.

LINTON RECREATION RESERVE MASTER PLAN The management commi�ee is pleased to announce that the Golden Plains Shire has appointed ASR Research to assist in developing a Master Plan for the Linton Rec��on Reserve. The consul��on process will commence this month when the Council and ASR Research will meet with the major users of the Reserve to introduce the Master Plan and explain the process. The consul��n and master plan process involving the major users, and any other users, will be completed by the end of June. The aim of the master plan is to: • Assess the demand for spo��ng and re��on

facil��es ��ng to the aforem��oned site to determine and prio��se future needs.

• Review the cond��on and provision of the sport and re��on facili��s at the site.

• Work with Management En��to iden��y current and future p��cip��on opportun��es.

• Work with Management En��to iden��y capital and strategic development opportun��es at each site.

• Provide recommend��ons for future developments including co��gs and funding responsibil��es.

• Produce a site plan detailing the recommended lo��on of pot��al developments for the lo��on.

This will be completed via the following methods: • A literature review, including a review of

background reports and plans. • Review of 2016 ABS census data and popu��on

trends and all other relevant data. • Interviews and consul��on sessions with the

Management �� User group represen��ves at the site.

• Site analysis and review of ex��ng facili�� at the site and surrounding town of Linton.

• An analysis of capital and maintenance costs of the proposed facil��es.

• Prepa��on of��nal master plans and associated docum��on.

In ��on to the points above, both maintaining and increasing the use of the facil��es would be a sign��ant help in obtaining future upgrade funding and major improvements. The Linton Recrea��n Reserve is available for casual users to hire for spor�ng, community, business or private func��ns. If you wish to enquire about the Linton Recrea��n Reserve or make a booking, please contact Bill on 0429 480 335.

Solut ions:

9 letter word: BANDICOOT



LINTON AND DISTRICT PROGRESS ASSOCIATION

Mee�� are open to all who are interested. If you would like to become a member of the associa�� email us!

Mee�ngs: Monthly on the second Thursday @ 7:30pm

Next mee�ngs: 8th March, 12th April

Where: Shire O��s, 68 Sussex St, Linton

Email: [email protected]

GOLDEN WOADY

SENIOR CITIZENS INC.

Held at Linton Recrea��n 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 infor��on contact: Sharon 53447500 or Barbara 53447280

Golden Plains Shire Council Immunisa�on Program

Linton Shire Offices

First Tuesday of the Month 11:30am - 12:00pm

Upcoming dates: • 6 March • 3 April • 1 May

COMMUNITY SERVICES & GROUPS

LINTON AND DISTRICT WILDLIFE RESCUE

For sick,

injured and

orphaned

Wildlife

Lorraine: Ph. 5344 7256 Wildlife rescue: Ph. 0500 540 000

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 Saturday 6:30pm Vigil Smythesdale 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 Saturday 6:30pm Vigil Smythesdale Sunday 9:00am Linton, 10:30am Skipton Ph: 5331 2933 Fax: 5344 7630 Email: [email protected]



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 Meetings are held on the third Monday of the months February, April, June, September and November at 7.30pm. 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. 46 Sussex St, Linton 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) Email: [email protected] 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].



CARNGHAM LINTON FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB

The Carngham Linton Football Netball Club continues to gather healthy attendances at pre-season training for both football and netball as we prepare for a big season in 2018. The senior footballers will have their first hit-out on Wednesday March 6th at 6.00pm, when they play a practice match against Royal Park at the Ballarat High School oval, followed by a barbeque. Practice matches will also be played against the SMW Rovers at Linton on Saturday March 17th, followed by an away match at Apollo Bay on Saturday March 24th. The club has continued to recruit successfully at senior level in recent weeks, with Jake Cahill, Damon Gillingham and Zac Matheson among new players adding to an improving senior list. Under-18 and Under-15 football training commenced at the Linton Recreation Reserve on Thursday February 22nd. Zane Ross and Hayden Budds will continue to coach the Under-18 team in 2018, which has been boosted by some new recruits and a number of players that have come up from last year’s Under-15 team. After doing a great job coaching the under-12 side last year, Terry Fradd has moved up to become the new Under-15 coach in 2018. The club will also be announcing its new Under-12 coach and Auskick coordinator in the near future, as we again look forward to fielding teams in all grades. The club is also very excited to announce that three senior players from the Western Bulldogs AFL team will be visiting a Carngham Linton FNC training session on Thursday March 1st between 5.00 and 6.00pm. All club players, members and supporters are welcome to come along and meet the Bulldogs players. Regular training for the senior grade netballers commenced on Thursday February 22nd, while the junior grade netballers have also commenced training. After

holding four squad selection nights and fitness sessions headed by new coach Talia Holloway-Roden during February, the girls are looking forward to an improved showing across all grades in 2018. The club’s first annual Family/Registration Day was held at the Carngham Recreation Reserve on Sunday February 11th. The day was a great success, with netball activities, a Twenty20 cricket match, and a number of players paying the registration fees for the year. The club wishes to thank all the volunteers who helped make the day run smoothly. The club is still accepting players to fill the five football and six netball teams that play each week. In the football, we field senior, reserves, under-18, under-15 and under-12 teams. In the netball, we have A, B and C grade senior teams, as well as under-17, under-15 and under-13 junior teams. We are also 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 committee members can be contacted for assistance:-

Sam Richardson - President (0418 856 047) Tim O’Brien – Junior Football Director (0418 153 528) Ally Clack - Netball Director (0400 250 053)

JOIN THE MIGHTY SAINTS IN 2018!!!

Solut ions:

9 letter word: MIDWINTER

Carngham Linton senior footballers in a ‘Tug of War’ at pre-season training.



With only one round of the 2017-2018 season to go, Linton & District Bowling Club have three teams in the finals. A great effort from all bowlers to achieve this result. Midweek Division 4 Linton finished in 2nd spot on the ladder, just 6 points from top spot. The ladder being Buninyong 220 pts, Linton 214 pts, Central Wendouree 196 pts, and Daylesford 140 pts. Linton play Buninyong in the second semi-final and will go into this final feeling confident after beating Buninyong in the last round of the pennant. To all bowlers in Division 4—a great effort all year, let’s bring home the Premiership. Division 2 With one round of the season to go, the Plovers are on top of the perch with 199pts. The ladder is currently Linton 199pts, Waubra 180 pts, Beaufort Golf 163 pts, City Oval 163 pts and Smeaton 159 pts. Linton play Waubra, while City Oal and Smeaton play off for 4th spot. Once again a great effort from the Div. 2 bowlers. The Plovers will play Waubra in the second semi with the winner going straight into the grand final. The Linton bowlers have a chance to make history for the club in its 49th year to see Linton & District Bowling club play in Division 1 in 2019. What a great 50th birthday present! Division 4 Last round of the season and the Div. 4 bowlers have only an outside chance to snatch fourth place. Linton will have to win 18 points maximum as City Oval and Midlands would both have to lose agains lower clubs. Well, well, funny things happen in sport. The Fours went off the boil, going down to bottom of the ladder Ballarat East and 3rd bottom Mt Xavier. These 2 losses made the run to the finals a hard task. Division 9 The 9s are sitting in second spot on 118 pts, well behind Waubra on 154 pts. In third spot is Invermay on 107, followed by B.MS on

100pts just 1 point away (on 99pts) is Beaufort in 5th place. Linton, with this last round ot play, will be hoping to hold 2nd

position. To have a second chance to make the grand final again to all bowlers who have helped out during the year a fantastic effort. Special mention: The four Div. 2 bowlers in Glen Landers, (Lead) Nick Pearce (2nd), Rod Hetherington (3rd) and Beau Trail (Skip) on obtaining the Maximum 8! That is 8 bowls (2 bowls each) closest to the jack than their opposition on consecutive days 10th and 11th of Feb. To have one a 8 is very rare in bowling terms, but 2 in 2 days is like winning the Melbourne Cup 2 years in a row! Well done guys! Club Pairs

The Club Pairs have been decided and for the 2nd year in a row Beau Trail has been victorious thanks to his new partner in Nick Pearce. They both played consistent bowls to get over the line by 6 shots to Tony Walker and Sid Walters. Country Week From everyone at Linton Bowling Club congratulations to both Craig Grenfell and Brendan Vandenberg on winning the Country Week Pairs Championship. Barefoot Bowls Thanks to everyone around the district for coming along and trying barefoot bowls every Friday night through January and February. It has been great to see new faces around the club with fun and banter. From all the Club thanks to Wayne Brearley for organising these nights. Social To all around the district, the club, in conjunction with Matt Stokes and Ken McLachlan, have set the date for the next karaoke evening. March 24th will be a Western Karaoke with free entry and a $2 sausage sizzle. So come along and enjoy a great night. Till next time—keep well, keep safe. Cliff Sinclair.

SPORT FROM THE PLOVER’S NEST

LINTON & DISTRICT BOWLING CLUB

Div 2 Bowlers: Beau Trail, Rodney Hetherington, Nick Pearce and Glenn Landers delivered back-to-back eight pins. Photo taken from The Courier Feb 16th, 2018

Breaking News: Linton Blue Cricket Side Make the Finals!

Pictured: Jimmy Munro, President, and Aaron Kerr, Coach.

The Linton Blue Cricket side are celebrating making the finals! Finishing 4th on the ladder ending the season on a high with a very close game against Carranballac, winning by 1 wicket, and secured their place in the finals. A great season by the club who managed to field two teams.

On Saturday the 3rd of March Linton Blue play Carngham in the semi-final.

Good luck Linton Blue!



“MY LINTON”

Draw a picture that represents “My Linton”. This could be your favourite place…..

First name: ________________________________________

Grade: ________________

Description of your picture: (up to 200 words)

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All pictures submitted will be displayed during the weekend of the 17th and 18th of March, 2018. All pictures submitted will bound and submitted to the Linton & District Historical Society.

Return completed pictures to Wares, Plants ‘n’ Things or the Linton Bazaar.

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