ISSUE 125 (June 2015)

A Stanhope & District Development Committee

Project Stanhope Business Centre

25 Birdwood Avenue Stanhope Vic. 3623

Business Centre Hours Monday — Friday

11.00am — 3.00pm Phone: (03) 5857 2866 Fax: (03) 5857 2735

Email: stanhopebc@mcmedia.com.au

www.stanhope.org.au

Articles for the newsletter must be submitted by the LAST day of each month

Dates to Remember

Friday 5th June RSL Sub Branch Meeting @

2.00pm Monday 8th June Queens Birthday

Senior Citizens Exec. Meeting Thursday 11th June Lions Club Dinner Sunday 14th June

Monster Garage Sale Monday 15th June

Urban Fire Brigade Meeting Monday 22nd June

Urban Fire Brigade Training Thursday 25th June Lions Club Dinner Friday 26th June

School Term 2 Ends Tuesday 7th July

McEwen CWA Meeting 7.30pm @ Stanhope Hall

Wednesday 8th July Stanhope & District

Development Committee Meeting

Stanhope Primary School to Celebrate 100 years

At a recent meeting of interested Stanhope residents, it was decided to prepare for the holding of a celebration to mark the centenary of the Stanhope Primary School in October next year, 2016. A small committee was formed and they will work together with the school’s parent group as a working committee. Many others at the meeting showed interest in providing support and assistance in making this celebration a major event for Stanhope. Yes – You can Help It is a fair way off until October next year, but you all know how time flies when you are trying to organize a large event. To make this celebration one of the largest events in Stanhope for many, many years, your help is needed – NOW How can you help? By writing on a piece of paper the names of former pupils and staff, their contact details, eg. Name and Present Address, Phone Number and Email Address also (This would be a great help) Place your information in an envelope and mark it “School Info” and drop it into the Stanhope Business Centre (if closed, put it through the letter flap in the door). Better still, if you can email your information to stanhope.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au that would be much appreciated.

Auskick Mums take to the Field

On Thursday 28th May our mothers donned their footy colours and took to the field to conduct our Auskick session. The mums put the kids through many different drills, which tested all their various skills and abilities, and would have left some of our best AFL coaches in awe. After the session the mums sat down in the social rooms and enjoyed a delicious meal kindly prepared by Carol Nurse with some help from some of the dads who were looking rather dapper in their bow ties. The night was a great success and once again shows through hard work by our parents, football/netball club and the Stanhope Community, why our junior football and netball programs are continuing to grow and attract much attention from the broader community.

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STANHOPE VICTORIA

“Stanhope’s “Shaque-A-Taque” re opens

Belinda and Ken at the opening of “Shaque-A-Attack.

Following the disastrous fire which destroyed the original “Shaque-A-Attack” (formerly Hepples Emporium) just prior to Christmas 2013, the new building was officially opened on 2nd May, before a large interested group of locals and visitors. Ken Harrison and his business partner, Belinda Sharples, have worked tirelessly since the fire to rebuild their business in a new building, which bears no resemblance, externally, to the former building which was destroyed in the fire. Guest speakers, Cr Adrian Weston on behalf of the Campaspe Shire, Bob Holschier (Stanhope Community) and Kevin Livingstone (Bendigo Community Bank) all heaped praise on both Ken and Belinda for their determination and hard work in restoring their business and bringing back to Stanhope a major attraction which should attract visitors from wide and far. The internal area of the building includes a number of small spaces, (named after some of the original Stanhope businesses) which have been made available to local handy persons to display their wares. It also includes many displays and water features, similar to those in the previous building. Most of these features have been designed and built by Ken and Belinda. They are now carrying out further work to develop a Wine Bar and small Conference Centre. Further work on the external area will provide facilities for some old fashioned games, including Quoits and Hop Scotch. Ken and Belinda invite anyone to drop in and inspect their business in Birdwood Avenue and discuss their plans for future development.

Biggest Morning Tea

Dale-Maree addressing the well attended

morning tea

The Stanhope senior Citizens held a very

successful “Biggest Morning Tea” last week,

raising $418.00 for cancer research

Guest speaker for the morning was Dale-Maree

Florence from Kyabram Community Health

Cancer Screening Project who was very pleased

to have the opportunity to speak at Stanhope’s

Biggest Morning Tea.

She explained to those present the importance of

being proactive with our health and utilising

available screening methods for Bowel, Breast

and Cervical Cancers. Her project will run until

mid 2016 and during this time she hopes to

continue to engage with community members and

receive valuable feedback and ideas.

Overall the Project hopes to develop strategies to

increase participation in Mammograms, Pap

Tests and the National Bowel Cancer Screening

Program. If anyone would like any further

information Dale-Maree can be contacted on

58570321 or DMFlorence@kyhealth.org.au

Congratulation’s to Lyn & Clarrie Orchard

who are celebrating 50 years of Marriage

Lyn & Clarrie were married in the Church of

England, Werribee On 12th June, 1965

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Dr Townsend Commences Practice in

Stanhope Dr Nicole Townsend commenced practise

in Stanhope on Tuesday 5th May

Dr Nicole Townsend on her first day at Stanhope

Dr Townsend, from Bendigo, will be seeing patients at Stanhope every Tuesday. She will be working through the Kyabram Regional Clinic on that day, but will be working with a Bendigo clinic on other days, where she has been practicing for the past five years. Dr Townsend is married to husband Mick, who is a carpenter. They have two daughters Lily 13 and Ella 10. She is very much a country girl, growing up on a farm at Casterton in the western district and attending the Casterton High School before going to Melbourne, where she was involved in the IT industry for more than 12 years. She then moved to Adelaide, where she took the opportunity to study medicine, a life long dream of hers. After graduating, she and her family moved to Bendigo, where she took up a position with the Bendigo clinic. Being a country person she is very easy to talk to and is extremely keen to meet people from the local district when she is at Stanhope every Tuesday. To make an appointment to see Dr Townsend it is necessary to phone the Kyabram Regional Clinic on 5852 1888.

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor Victorians will be surprised to hear that Daniel Andrews' Youth Affairs Minister doesn't think that youth unemployment is her problem. The Minister refused to answer questions in parliament this week on the grounds it was a "macro-economic question" and had nothing to do with her youth portfolio. Try telling that to the thousands of young people who are looking for work. It's astounding that the Minister for Youth Affairs is trying to wipe her hands of a critical issue involving our young people. Back in Opposition, Daniel Andrews used to treat youth unemployment as a youth affairs issue. But not now.

Once again, we see Daniel Andrews and his Labor mates saying one thing before the election and doing another thing after. Young Victorians deserve better.

Regards, Steph Ryan Deputy Leader of The Nationals Shadow Minister for Training, Skills, Apprenticeships

OR CONTACT TATURA DENTAL CARE

2 Thomson St, Tatura VIC 3616

(03) 5824 1038

www.taturadental.com.au

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Blake Rosenberg Photographer / Photojournalist

Freelance http://sites.google.com/site/rosenbergsphotography

STANHOPE RAINFALL Very Dry Autumn

With only 11mls of rain recorded during May the Autumn break is yet to come.

Overall this Autumn Stanhope has received only 47mls for the 3 months.

The wettest May on Record was in 1963 with 136mls and the driest was in 1934

when no rain fell

YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY IS LOCATED AT THE STANHOPE BUSINESS CENTRE

Business Centre Hours Monday — Friday 11.00am — 3.00pm

Phone: (03) 5857 2866

Steven’s Antics Watering system fixed ?

You know, for some time I have been a bit worried about our little park, McEwen Place, in the middle of the town. It’s a place I hang out at a lot, cos there are often visitors there having a cuppa and they often give me something to eat. They are always amazed I’m such a friendly bird. Well, for some time I have noticed the watering system keeps working almost every night and the grass grows so much my mate Mark is flat out trying to keep it cut nice and short, especially on the verge where he can’t really operate his big mower very well. So the other day when a plumber turned up to fix it, I thought i had better keep an eye on him and make sure he was doing it properly. He was a nice bloke cos he also gave me something to eat, while I sat on his truck and watched him do the job. So now I hope it works OK, cos I might get the blame if it doesn’t.

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ANNUAL FISHING TRIP

Local crew pictured on their annual fishing trip to Pooncarie on the banks of the Darling River where plenty of fun, fellowship and good fishing was had by all.

Back – Lachlan “Lingy’ West, Daryl Hansford, Peter Hansen, Bob Hughes, Denis Ogden,

Tim Cheong, Wayne Hansford, Matt Trist, Gavan Poole, Peter Oakley.

Front – Joe Leocata, Mark Patten, Kelly Cheong, Jack Hepburn, Mick West & Jye Patten

Clive and Lorna celebrate 60 years of marriage Long time residents of Stanhope, Clive and Lorna Legge, joined with family and friends at the Kyabram Club recently to celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary. Clive and Lorna were married at the Stanhope Church of England on 21st of May 1955 and have lived in Stanhope ever since. They have three daughters, Barbara, Ann and Carol. They now have 9 grandchildren and at the last count 18 great grandchildren.

Lorna and Clive surrounded by their great grandchildren

Lorna and Clive with their 3 daughters, Carol, Ann and Barbara

Stanhope CERT

Seven Stanhope Cert members attended their Annual First Responder Conference in Bendigo on the 23rd and 24th May. The Annual conference is a great resource for information for the Team. If anyone would like information on the Stanhope CERT please contact Neville Cowie on 0438572314.

Neville, Pauline, Dillon, Jocelyn, Jean, Vanessa, Ronnie

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STANHOPE POLICE NEWS

Is the Stanhope Police Station closed or closing

NO I am currently working as per directions from command due to the current security alerts.

I will be at Stanhope at every available opportunity. The house is all but finished and the position of

Officer-In-Charge of the Stanhope Police Station has been advertised and the applications closed as

of 4.00pm on the 28/05/2015. A decision will be made in due course as to who will

be the Officer-In-Charge.

Just a small Reminder Do not Drink and Drive.

Information has been received that some may be testing the water.

Please note there will be no further warnings issued for this offence.

Farm Thefts There have been a number of thefts around the

district in recent times. I would ask that victims contact Police at the very

first opportunity. Also if persons are seen acting suspiciously let me

know, do not think you are wasting my time. Crime Stoppers:- 1800 333 000 Police Emergency:- 000

Stanhope Police:- 5857 2507

Bob NAISMITH

Stanhope Police

Fire Wood for Sale Support the Stanhope Football Netball Club

$125 Tonne delivered

within a 15km radius of Stanhope

Phone: John Cockroft 0407893685 Gavan Poole 0427572372

Projects commence at Whroo Cemetery

Following the granting of permits, the Whroo Cemetery Trust has moved quickly, before wet weather commences, to prevent further water being able to cascade across the cemetery, which for many years has eroded graves, pathways and undermined headstones. To prevent any further damage the Trust arranged with Parks Victoria to provide a drain and build a small levy bank on the high side of the cemetery to prevent the entry of water into the cemetery from the adjoining hillside. With the cooperation of the recently appointed Ranger Team Leader from the Bendigo office of Parks Victoria, Mathew Sobey, a grader was brought on to the site recently and carried out the necessary work. A small grant received. A small grant has been received by the Trust from the Division of Cemeteries and Crematoria to further upgrade the pathways in the cemetery. This will involve the spreading of gravel where the paths have been eroded over the years. Trust Chairman, Bob Holschier, said the Trust was delighted with the close cooperation of Parks Victoria and receiving the grant, so we can now continue the work of upgrading the cemetery. Local gravel required Mr Holschier said the Trust would like to hear from anyone who may be able to supply a load of local Rushworth gravel for the pathways. “We do not want to use bluestone or white gravel, as neither of these gravels fit in with the heritage style of the cemetery”, he said.

BIRDS FOR SALE

ALEXADRINE PARROTS

PLUB-HEAD PARROTS

COCKATIELS

INDIAN RINGNECKS

(gray, yellow, green and blue)

CALL BERNIE: 0427 290250

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STAYING ON TOP OF

THINGS This is the theme for Men’s Health Week in

Stanhope. Tim Richardson, a volunteer speaker

from beyondblue, will share his journey of hope,

recovery and resilience in the face of depression

and anxiety. He will briefly cover what beyondblue

does and how the audience can seek help or

support a friend or family member who may find

themselves in a difficult position.

Monday 15th June is the first day of Men’s Health

Week and you are invited to a BBQ lunch from

11.30am at the Men’s Shed, 3 Tivey Grove,

Stanhope to be followed by our guest speaker Tim

Richardson after which afternoon tea will be

enjoyed. Please RSVP to 5857 2501 or 5857 2415

for catering purposes.

MEN’S SHED Stanhope & District Men’s Shed meet monthly and

have been busy of late. We have over 40 members

at present. Vests have been purchased to wear

when out and about in the community for safety and

to highlight the shed. At the June Monster Garage

Sale, members will be having a sale at the shed in

Tivey Grove, just a short walk down the lane

between J’s and Shaque A Taque. There are lots of

interesting items for sale which are surplus to

requirements, machinery, drums, timber and

furniture. Take a peek.

Hearing tests and hearing aid maintenance are being conducted in early June by Australian Hearing from Shepparton. Men’s Health Week on 15th June features a guest speaker from beyondblue, Tim Richardson. The day includes a BBQ lunch and afternoon tea. See notice in this paper. Feel free to pop into the shed any Monday,

Wednesday or Friday morning and see what the

shed is all about. The kettle is always boiling,

courtesy of a marvellous grant from FRRR.

PHOTO EXPRESS THE STANHOPE

BUSINESS CENTRE HAS A PHOTO

EXPRESS MACHINE ON-SITE.

You can get all your pictures printed on the spot.

Come in and see how it works.

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At Shine we have ministering June 7 Ps Kerryn Sinapius June 14 Ps Kerryn Sinapius June 21 Ps Kerryn Sinapius June 28 Neil Butler All services are at the Stanhope Community Hall at 10 am every Sunday More information call Ps Kerryn Sinapius on 04370462431

Afternoon of Art Well-known artist MURRAY ROSS will hold an

Afternoon of Art every THIRD THURSDAY

1pm at Stanhope Senior Citizens Club Rooms. Come along and meet Murray and join in

the fun. No cost on day. Afternoon tea provided.

BOOKCLUB Come and enjoy stories, art

activities and games with your child. Where:

Stanhope Primary School Library. When:

10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Dates : 3rd Tuesday of each month

June: Tuesday 16th

Roster for the BBQ at the

Monster Garage Sale

June— Fire brigade

2015 SOCIAL

EVENTS

KEEP THESE DATES FREE Past Players Day Saturday June 5th

Round 8 vs Gig. $4,000 Draw

Sunday 6th June (Tickets on sale now)

Annual Ball Saturday June 27th

(Tickets on sale early June)

Italian Night Saturday 1st August

(After Murch. Game)

COLBINABBIN FOOTBALL CLUB

CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS 5-7 JUNE 2015

Weekend Events Include

Book launch” “Grand Old Green and Gold” Available for sale all weekend $50 orders taken

Friday 5th. Memorabilia Display 5-10pm At Colbinabbin Hall. Bar open. All Welcome.

Saturday 6th– Centenary Game: Colbo V Elmore Under 17—10.30am Reserves 12noon Seniors

2.15pm Sunday 7th-Family Day. BBQ 12noon. All Welcome

Formal Gala event—sorry—sold out. Enquiries to Andrew McTaggart: 04380 48395

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Girgarre Farmers,

Produce and Craft

Market: 5854 6283

every 2nd Sunday

of the month from

8.30am — 12.00noon

WARANGA COMMUNITY HEALTH Hume Street (off Reed Street), Rushworth

Services Provided

Well Women’s Clinic

Speech Pathology

LIFE Program

My Health My Life Program

Kinesiology

Quit

Dietitian

Some of these programs will require a referral from your GP. For further enquiries phone 58518020 or 58518021 or

email michele.hanson@gvhealth.org.au.

Rob Armstrong Ducted heating and Evaporative Airconditioning, Solar hot water,

Sewerage, Hot & cold water Natural & L.P Gas Roofing & spouting

Reg. No 24405 Mobile 0428 579 938

Phone (03) 58572 295

22 Birdwood Ave Cnr Union & Bradley St Stanhope. Vic 3623 Kyabram. Vic 3620 Tel (03)58572606 Tel (03)58522466

Green Tomato Jam

Providore

92 Railway Place, Elmore. Phone: 5432 6658

Supporting Local and

Regional Growers, showcasing

local and regional wines,

preserves and produce.

Proud stockist of GV Food

Co-Op Products

Gift boxes available for all occasions. Open Weekends – 10am – 4pm.

J'S OF STANHOPE

Open For Breakfast Every Morning Home-Made Cakes, Slices & Biscuits

Home-Made Pies Light Lunches Coffee Chai Tea Milk Shakes Thick Shakes Slushies Soft Serve Ice-Cream

Monday To Friday 8.30AM-5PM Saturday 8AM-2PM Sunday 8AM-4PM

13-17 BIRDWOOD AVE STANHOPE PH 03 58572599

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* Hydro Bath * Nail Trimming * Grooming * Clipping * Dog Scales for your convenience.

Kind gentle enjoyable care for your dog. No sedation 54 Brudenell Street Stanhope Victoria 3623

Douglas Livestock Services Stanhope Stud Stock & Commercial Cattle Carriers

Hay Cartage Mobile: 0429 956 906 - AH Ph/Fax: (03) 5857 2525

RURAL FENCING Munro autodriver with sideshift

Post ramming Fence building and repairs

Hay cartage—Small and large bales 26ft tray truck and front end loader

Luke Diment 0427585449 Kyabram and surrounding areas

WE NEED YOU!!!!

Would you know what to do if a loved one had Chest pain?

Seizure? Snake bite? Don’t just learn first aid,

Have a chance to practise it And help your community too!

Join CERT today! Contact: Neville Cowie

04385 72314 Flexible shifts

HAIRZONE Ladies’ & Men’s Hairdressing

8 Birdwood Avenue, Stanhope SPRAY TANNING NOW

AVAILABLE Fashion Cuts, Colour & Foils

Perming ~ Waxing Eyelash and Brow Tinting

Make-up now available Hairstyling for Weddings,

Debs & Graduations Gift Vouchers available all year round Phone: Melinda and Nicole — 5857 2264

STANHOPE HOTEL-MOTEL … New Cook …

Open Tuesday 4.00pm—late Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. & Sun 3.00pm—late

Meals available Wednesday Parmi night

Friday & Saturdays nights 6.00pm-9.00pm

Any other time by booking HAPPY HOUR

Friday 4.00pm-5.00pm FREE POOL SUNDAYS

4.00pm-6.00pm with HAPPY HOUR 4.30pm-5.30pm We also cater for functions

Ph: 5857 2293

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JONES BROTHERS' TREE SERVICE Tree Pruning OR Removal

Mulch for Sale

60 Foot Tower and

Chipper Hire

FREE QUOTES

TREES:

JIM 0438 561 788

STUMP REMOVAL:

JOHN 0419 722 643

(03) 5442 6888 Level 2, 41 Mundy St, Bendigo 3550

www.designexperts.com.au

COWIE’S CONTRACTING NEVILLE COWIE

0438572314

DISC SOD SEEDING MULTI-DISCING

STANHOPE/TATURA/KYABRAM AREAS

A great service for readers. For people who are unable to

access the Stanhope Library, Books on Wheels is a great free service.

A volunteer will deliver books of your choice or will select books for you. This free service is provided by the Stanhope Business Centre and the Shire of

Campaspe. For inquiries phone the Business Centre on 5857 2866 between 11.00am and

3.00pm Monday to Friday.

YOUR COMMUNITY BANK

Stanhope

Post Office

34 Birdwood Ave., Stanhope

Stephen and Meaghan Browne look forward to serving you!

Opening Hours Monday—Friday 9.00am—5.00pm

Phone: 5857 2201

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Vehicles

A Boards

Shop Fronts

Horse Floats

Digital Printing

Alphabet Boards

Property Names

Safety Signs

S & H PEARSON’S

MOBILE

BUTCHERING

SERVICE

CALL STEVE

Phone: 5857 2905

Mobile: 04124 70059 Will travel

More Than Skin Deep

Remedial & Relaxation Massage

at Stanhope Community Health Centre

$55 for one hour or $30 for half hour

Call Pauline Keegan for appointments

On 0414 495 311

It can provide gentle and effective hands-on relief for: * Sports & accident injuries

* Stress & tension discomfort * Musculo-skeletal pain

* Grounding & rebalancing Talk with your experienced local Therapist at Stanhope

Graham Wakefield and find out what “it” can do for you

APPOINTMENTS MON-TUES-THURS TEL: 5857 2760

BOWTECH BOWEN THERAPY

“What can ‘it’ do for me”

VJ’s GARDENING Is your garden getting to much.

Can’t pull out those weeds. Need help cleaning up the

shed/fernery? Call VJ’s Gardening

No lawn mowing or whipper snipping

Just gardening & cleaning up.

Phone: 58572433

PLEASE NOTE Medicare at the Stanhope Business Centre Many of the services you could access at a

Medicare Office are now available at the Stanhope Business Centre on the

Centrelink self-service phone using Medicare Tele-claiming.

Drop into the Business Centre and ask for a pamphlet which will give you all the

Directions to make your claim.

KELLY CHEONG

WW & JA CHEONG P/L

ELECTRICAL

CONTRACTORS

STANHOPE

Phone/Fax: 03 58572 353

Mobile: 0427 507 874

REG NO: 6383

STANHOPE

TRADITIONAL

BUTCHERS 19 Birdwood Avenue,

Stanhope

~ Open Tuesday to Friday ~

Hours 8.30am to 4.30pm

~ Saturday ~