VALET PARKING For More Details Contact: President: David Hosking Ph 5457 1379 Secretary: Jim Wallis Ph 5457 1255 Treasurer: Malcolm Knight Quambatook Community Newsletter Issue 100 - August 2010 Produced by: Quambatook Community Resource Centre 8 Guthrie Street Quambatook, Vic 3540 Phone: 5457 1220 Fax: 5457 1221 E-mail: [email protected]Mallee Root News Sponsors & Advertising QCRC would like to acknowledge our sponsors and advertisers whose gen- erous support goes toward our printing and postage costs : • Quambatook Tractor Pull Assoc. • John Forrest MP, Federal Member for Mallee • Peter Walsh MLA, Member for Swan Hill • Murray Valley Office National • Northwest Ag Quambatook Community Resource Centre Quambatook Monthly Rainfall July 10 4.5mm 13 3.5mm 14 2.0mm 16 1.0mm 18 1.5mm 28 5.5mm 29 .5mm 31 5.0mm Meets every Meets every Meets every Meets every 2nd Wednesday 2nd Wednesday 2nd Wednesday 2nd Wednesday QUAMBATOOK LIONS CLUB Last Chance This Month!! TEN TOP REASONS TO SHOP IN QUAMBATOOK 1. Local stores are more likely to carry locally produced foods which sup- port local agriculture. (fruit & vegies from Swan Hill, meat from Kerang) 2. Local businesses contribute more to local groups & events. 3. Local shops create more jobs lo- cally. 4. Shopping locally reduces my carbon footprint. 5. Local businesses support other lo- cal businesses. 6. Local businesses provide services & assistance not found in bigger cen- tres. 7. Local businesses contribute to com- munity well being. 8. Shopping locally saves time, energy & fuel. 9. Keeps our town alive. 10. My hometown is more important than a pair of cheap undies. Pete Schlitz welcomed a good representation of the community on Monday night. He explained that the committee and the club had got smaller over the last few years which made it difficult to field a team in the local competition and to function as a club. The club wanted feedback as to the future di- rection of tennis in Quambatook. Greg Currie of Northern District Community Health Service said Quambatook was not the only club to experience difficulties getting players and committee members. It was also happening in other towns including clubs in Melbourne He attributed causes in our area to the declining and aging of the population and also the impact of the prolonged dry conditions which have been experienced. Greg spoke of the importance of sporting clubs to a community contributing to the health and wellbeing of the community. Discussion followed which included: The benefits of the tennis club in Quambatook •It has a strong family focus •It is a great place for social interaction •It is a good way to meet people •The annual Labour Tournament benefits the town •Exercise for physical and mental health It was agreed that if the tennis club did not continue it would be very difficult to regain. Impacts would include people going out of town for their sport which has a flow on effect to businesses in town. The committee was encouraged to retain the club and facilities which are envied by other clubs. Those at the meeting supported a focus on social tennis at a local level on a Friday evening in prefer- ence to trying to field a team for Saturday competi- tion. It would include: • Social tennis evening • Dining • Opportunity for coaching and development of skills for children • Non tennis playing parents/guardians involved in the evening Labour Day Tennis Tournament •Utilise the offer of assistance both financially and organising from Labour Day players who love ‘the Quambatook experience’ of the weekend and play- ing on grass courts. •Run it as a town event and have a committee from the community and Labour Day players to organ- ise the event Maintaining Nine Grass Tennis Courts • Consider reducing the number of courts for play- ing season, maintain the rest of the courts at a minimum level until preparation for Tennis tour- nament • Explore hard court options • and multi purpose use Quambatook Lawn Tennis Club Community Forum Membership • Has to be affordable to the community but also cover the costs of running a club which in- cludes a membership to VCTA for insurance cost • Show breakdown of the costs involved in the membership so people can understand costs associated • Offer membership to supporters of the club, eg past members of the club who no longer play and/or have moved away from Quambatook Utilise the courts for other purposes – eg. Cricket games, social events If you were unable to attend and have ideas or would like to join the committee please contact Pete Schlitz ph 5457 1380 or John Knight ph 5457 1315 The AGM will be held on Monday 23 rd Au- gust, 7.30 pm at the tennis clubhouse
Transcript
VALET
PARKING
For More Details Contact:
President: David Hosking
Ph 5457 1379
Secretary: Jim Wallis
Ph 5457 1255
Treasurer: Malcolm Knight
Quambatook Community Newsletter Issue 100 - August 2010
QCRC would like to acknowledge our sponsors and advertisers whose gen-erous support goes toward our printing and postage costs : • Quambatook Tractor Pull Assoc. • John Forrest MP, Federal Member
for Mallee • Peter Walsh MLA, Member for Swan
Hill • Murray Valley Office National • Northwest Ag
Meets every Meets every Meets every Meets every 2nd Wednesday2nd Wednesday2nd Wednesday2nd Wednesday
QUAMBATOOK
LIONS CLUB
Last Chance This Month!!
TEN TOP REASONS TO SHOP IN
QUAMBATOOK
1. Local stores are more likely to carry locally produced foods which sup-port local agriculture. (fruit & vegies from Swan Hill, meat from Kerang)
2. Local businesses contribute more to
local groups & events. 3. Local shops create more jobs lo-
cally. 4. Shopping locally reduces my carbon
footprint. 5. Local businesses support other lo-
cal businesses. 6. Local businesses provide services &
assistance not found in bigger cen-tres.
7. Local businesses contribute to com-
munity well being. 8. Shopping locally saves time, energy
& fuel. 9. Keeps our town alive. 10. My hometown is more important
than a pair of cheap undies.
Pete Schlitz welcomed a good representation of the
community on Monday night. He explained that the
committee and the club had got smaller over the
last few years which made it difficult to field a
team in the local competition and to function as a
club. The club wanted feedback as to the future di-
rection of tennis in Quambatook.
Greg Currie of Northern District Community
Health Service said Quambatook was not the only
club to experience difficulties getting players and
committee members. It was also happening in other
towns including clubs in Melbourne He attributed
causes in our area to the declining and aging of the
population and also the impact of the prolonged dry
conditions which have been experienced.
Greg spoke of the importance of sporting clubs to a
community contributing to the health and wellbeing
of the community.
Discussion followed which included:
The benefits of the tennis club in Quambatook
•It has a strong family focus
•It is a great place for social interaction
•It is a good way to meet people
•The annual Labour Tournament benefits the
town
•Exercise for physical and mental health
It was agreed that if the tennis club did not continue
it would be very difficult to regain. Impacts would
include people going out of town for their sport
which has a flow on effect to businesses in town.
The committee was encouraged to retain the club
and facilities which are envied by other clubs.
Those at the meeting supported a focus on social
tennis at a local level on a Friday evening in prefer-
ence to trying to field a team for Saturday competi-
tion. It would include:
• Social tennis evening
• Dining
• Opportunity for coaching and development of
skills for children
• Non tennis playing parents/guardians involved in
the evening
Labour Day Tennis Tournament
•Utilise the offer of assistance both financially and
organising from Labour Day players who love ‘the
Quambatook experience’ of the weekend and play-
ing on grass courts.
•Run it as a town event and have a committee from
the community and Labour Day players to organ-
ise the event
Maintaining Nine Grass Tennis Courts
• Consider reducing the number of courts for play-
ing season, maintain the rest of the courts at a
minimum level until preparation for Tennis tour-
nament
• Explore hard court options
• and multi purpose use
Quambatook Lawn Tennis Club Community Forum Membership
• Has to be affordable to the community but also
cover the costs of running a club which in-
cludes a membership to VCTA for insurance
cost
• Show breakdown of the costs involved in the
membership so people can understand costs
associated
• Offer membership to supporters of the club, eg
past members of the club who no longer play
and/or have moved away from Quambatook
Utilise the courts for other purposes – eg. Cricket
games, social events
If you were unable to attend and have ideas or
would like to join the committee please contact
Pete Schlitz ph 5457 1380 or John Knight ph
5457 1315
The AGM will be held on Monday 23rd Au-gust, 7.30 pm at the tennis clubhouse
Shirley and Keith Williamson of Moree send greetings to their friends in Quambatook and dis-trict. Having recently celebrated their 66th wed-ding anniversary, Shirley and Keith are now awaiting a place in “Fairview” where they hope to spend many happy years. They were very happy to have home for a short visit, their three sons John, William and Peter. Keith is looking forward to his 90th birthday next Feb. They have many happy memories of Quambatook and love to re-ceive their copy of Mallee Root News.
PETER WALSH MLA
YOUR STATE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT REPRESENTING SWAN HILL ELECTORATE
274 Campbell Street SWAN HILL 3585
Phone 5032 3154 Fax 5032 9483
Please feel free to contact my of-fice if I can be of help with
matters concerning the State Government or any of its
departments.
We invite you to place Birthday Messages to family and friends in the Mallee Root News each
month. There is no cost to do this. Messages can be emailed, faxed, phoned through or
personally delivered.
Community Bus Private Hire
Must benefit Quambatook or Lalbert communities Must benefit Quambatook or Lalbert communities Must benefit Quambatook or Lalbert communities Must benefit Quambatook or Lalbert communities Hire costs: Hire costs: Hire costs: Hire costs: 16 cents per km travelled, plus admin fee. 16 cents per km travelled, plus admin fee. 16 cents per km travelled, plus admin fee. 16 cents per km travelled, plus admin fee. Minimum hire fee $30 which includes admin fee.Minimum hire fee $30 which includes admin fee.Minimum hire fee $30 which includes admin fee.Minimum hire fee $30 which includes admin fee. Bookings: Quambatook Post Office Ph 5457 1301Bookings: Quambatook Post Office Ph 5457 1301Bookings: Quambatook Post Office Ph 5457 1301Bookings: Quambatook Post Office Ph 5457 1301
Birth Notice
Terence (George), Zoe & Maddox are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of the second son and brother Lucian Raymond Walpole-Bennett, Cairns, 24th July 2010. Much loved grandson of Sandra, little mate to Darren, nephew to Drew & Janalle to love and spoil. Birthday Greetings
Happy birthday to Shirley Morgan who celebrates her 80th birthday at Pt. Lonsdale on August 18th
Quambatook
Football Club
Invites Players, Family, Supporters
& the Community To The
2010 Vote Count & Presentation
Saturday 18th SeptemberSaturday 18th SeptemberSaturday 18th SeptemberSaturday 18th September
Memorial Hall 5.00 pm Juniors
Tea 6.30 Followed by
Senior Vote Count & Presentation
Formal Dress (No Denim) Live Band
Bar Available (No BYO) Must Book
Bookings to Pauline 5457 1406 by Saturday 11th September
Golden Rivers
Football Football League
2nd Semi Final—Quambatook
28th August
Grand Final—Quambatook 11th September
Our Club will be very appreciative of
anyone who is able to help
Keep watch for further details or contact Pauline 5457 1406
Michelle 5457 1225 (Offers of cooking & canteen roster can be
made at the store)
Steamrail Train Visit Steamrail Train Visit Steamrail Train Visit Steamrail Train Visit To Quambatook and SealakeTo Quambatook and SealakeTo Quambatook and SealakeTo Quambatook and Sealake 30th & 31st October 30th & 31st October 30th & 31st October 30th & 31st October
Depart Southern Cross (Sat) 9.43 am
Maryborough
Arrive 7.00 pm Quambatook where passengers will dine at the hotel. Will depart 11.30 pm
Overnight to Sea Lake via Koorong Vale
Sunday—Breakfast in Sea Lake
Lunch in Koorong Vale
Tea in Ballarat
Arrive Melbourne—(Sun) 11.08 pm
Ballarat—Lunch
Community Planning Meeting Wed July 28th
5.00 pm—6.00 pm
At the Hall
Will, Jonti, Bhodi & Kyle at the Pioneer Settlement
For More Details Contact
President: Sally Gillings
Ph 5457 1350
Secretary: Marg Groves
Ph 5457 1212
Treasurer: Jan Free
Ph 5457 1255
John Forrest MP FEDERAL MEMBER FOR MALLEE
Please contact my office
if you have any queries relating to Commonwealth Government responsibilities
1/60 Campbell Street, (PO Box 487) Swan Hill
or by phoning Toll Free 1300 131 620
QUAMBATOOK
AMITY CLUB
Meets every 4th Tuesday
Well Women’s Health Service Well Women’s Health Service Well Women’s Health Service Well Women’s Health Service
At your appointment you are able to see a Women’s Health Nurse about all issues regarding women’s health including pap smears, breast health, and managing menopause.
Quambatook 12th August 2010
at the Community Health Centre
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Please Phone: 54510200 for appointment with Women’s Health Nurse
Cost: $10.00 or $6.50 concession www.ndchs.org.au
CAROL & NOEL MCGRATH WINNERS
FOR JULY IN SHOP LOCALLY CAMPAIGN
Don’t forget this is the last month for your chance to win.
We believe a strong community is:
A well-informed community
A community working together
An actively involved community
Meets on the fourth Monday in February, May, August and November
At the Community Resource Centre At 7.30 pm
Everyone is most welcome to attend.
QUAMBATOOK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ASSOCIATION
AIMS: • To be a voice for ratepayers of the district to
the Shire of Gannawarra • To support the development of the local com-
munity and environment • To support local businesses • To be a group where individual, town or district
concerns or suggestions can be presented • To research opportunities which will be of
benefit to the local community • To co-ordinate specific community projects
Local Brownies Fundraising—Collecting drink cans to recycle Our local Brownies are planning to collect drink cans after the two final football games at Quambatook to raise money for their group. If you would like to contribute to their fund-raising contact Jan Douglas Ph 0418 909912 to arrange for pick up of your drink cans.
Successful funding for Quambatook Volunteer & Small Equipment Funding • Football Club—equipment for ground and club maintenance
• Swimming Pool—Speaker System • Tennis Club—fridge, cleaning equipment and $500 towards volunteer expenses
Uniform Funding • Football Club—football jumpers and training jackets
Funds for the caravan park Funding of $25,000 was received through Shire funding to assistance with the comple-tion of unfinished projects and also to contrib-ute towards a planned camp kitchen
Next Meeting: Thursday 9th September 7.30 pm Tennis Club Rooms
Quambatook Cup Meeting at Swan HillQuambatook Cup Meeting at Swan HillQuambatook Cup Meeting at Swan HillQuambatook Cup Meeting at Swan Hill
Sunday 26th SeptemberSunday 26th SeptemberSunday 26th SeptemberSunday 26th September
Minimising Risks in the Use of 1080 Pest Animal Bait Products
• Meeting Room for group meetings • Data Projector • Laptop Computer • Digital Camera • TV/Video Unit • White Board • Large Screen Paper Shredder
PROOF OF IDENTITY POINT The QCRC is an authorised Centrelink ‘Proof of Identity’ point. We can sight originals, stamp and sign off on copies of original documents that you send to Centrelink. You can also send faxes, and copy documents. We have most Centrelink forms and various informa-tion available. Please note, however, that QCRC staff are not trained and cannot give advice or fill in Centrelink forms on your behalf.
NOTICE TO CONTRIBUTORS Items submitted for publication may be edited for grammar and spelling and may be condensed if space is limited. Items should use inclusive and non-judgmental language and be in by the first Wednesday of the month.
Conditions Apply
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QUAMBATOOK / LALBERT COMMUNITY BUS
TIMETABLE AUGUST 2010
Quambatook – Kerang Mondays 9, 16, 23, 30
Bus departs Quambatook P.O. 9.15am.
Quambatook – Lalbert – Kerang Monday 2nd.
Bus Departs Quambatook P.O. 8.50am, Lalbert
Shop 9.10am. Departs Kerang approx. 1pm to
return.
Quambatook – Swan Hill Thursday 19th.
Bus Departs Quambatook P.O. 9am.
Departs Swan Hill Approx. 1.30pm to return.
Quambatook – Boort Doctor & Chemist Wednesday 11h.
Bus Departs Quambatook P.O. 1.15pm.
Cost: $6 to Swan Hill. $5 to Kerang or Boort. People must book a seat. Phone the Quamba-took P.O. before bus departs Quambatook. Ph. 54571301.
The bus will not travel through Lalbert if there
are no Lalbert bookings. Please note: Timetable changes.
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QUAMBATOOK / LALBERT COMMUNITY BUS
TIMETABLE SEPTEMBER 2010
Q’took – Kerang Mondays 13th 20th, 27th.
Bus departs Quambatook P.O. 9.15am.
Quambatook – Lalbert – Kerang Monday 6th.
Bus Departs Quambatook P.O. 8.50am, Lalbert
Shop 9.10am. Departs Kerang approx. 1pm to
return.
Quambatook – Swan Hill Thursday 16th.
Bus Departs Quambatook P.O. 9am.
Departs Swan Hill Approx. 1.30pm to return.
Quambatook – Boort Doctor & Chemist Wednesday 15th.
Bus Departs Quambatook P.O. 1.15pm.
Cost: $6 to Swan Hill. $5 to Kerang or Boort. People must book a seat. Phone the Quamba-took P.O. before bus departs Quambatook. Ph. 54571301.
The bus will not travel through Lalbert if there
are no Lalbert bookings.
Please note: Timetable changes.
SHOP LOCALLY CAMPAIGN MAJOR PRIZE
A Night At:
Casino Promenade (crownpromenade.com.au)
Valet Parking
Breakfast for Two Two Tickets To The Movies
Keep Up With All The News!
The Resource Centre has the Kerang Northern Times
& the Swan Hill Guardian
as well as the Weekly Times
Keep up to date
with what is happening in your local area
GANNAWARRA SHIRE
COUNCIL ANNUAL
COMMUNITY GRANTS The Gannawarra Shire Council advises that applications for the current round of Annual Community Grants is now open. Council, through its Community Grants Pro-gram, provides the opportunity for individu-als, community groups and organisations to develop, facilitate and implement initiatives which assist the local community in meeting an identified community need or identified service/resource gap. The purpose of these grants is to improve the wellbeing of the citizens of Gannawarra Shire and their environment. It is important to note that the Annual Com-munity Grants applications must be received at the Kerang Office of the Gannawarra Shire Council by close of business Tuesday 31 August 2010. Late submissions will not be considered. Guidelines and application forms are available by contacting Katrina Thorne on 5450 9333, via e-mail on [email protected] or on Council’s website at: www.gannawarra.vic.gov.au Rosanne Kava CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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