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 101 - September 2010

Produced by: Quambatook Community Resource Centre

8 Guthrie Street Quambatook, Vic 3540 Phone: 5457 1220 Fax: 5457 1221

E-mail: qcrc@bigpond.com

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 August 1 .5mm 15 .5mm

3 5.0mm 18 15.0mm 8 1.5mm 19 1.5mm 9 6.0mm 20 1.0mm 10 6.0mm 23 .5mm 11 6.0mm 24 4.0mm 12 .5mm 25 11 .0mm 14 14.omm 26 2.0mm

Meets every Meets every Meets every Meets every 2nd Wednesday2nd Wednesday2nd Wednesday2nd Wednesday

QUAMBATOOK

LIONS CLUB

Update News on

Quambatook

Historical Centre A meeting was held on the 26th August with a good number in attendance. As you know we were gifted the premises by the Shire. The Centre has now be-come Incorporated and is only waiting on the titles to become available to us.

The Centre has had a great amount of interest with regard to John Williamson. There has been a Northern Times arti-cle, some Weekly Times photos of John Williamson memorabilia and an interview (still to be published). There has been interviews on ABC Horsham and Mildura. John Williamson has read reports in papers sent to him by his old Nanny!! and is more than willing to help.

The theme of the meeting was "Where do we go from here?". Plans to revamp the building making it suitable for a His-torical Centre were discussed and all-present were asked for an input.

At present the plans look good and the Committee is keen to make a start. As this venture is a community project, anyone out there who has any ideas, skills, thoughts, or time on your hands, please contact the Committee - they will be more than pleased to listen.

To Our Breakfast Volunteers The students of Quambatook Group School would like to invite all the break-fast volunteers to breakfast. The students will be cooking breakfast on Friday September 17th. We would like to thank you for giving us breakfast by giv-ing you breakfast. Please contact the school by Thursday 16th, phone 54571208, if you would like to come. We hope to see you there. From the students of Quambatook Group School.

Cystic Fibrosis Great Escape Car Rally visits Quambatook The Cystic Fibrosis car rally will be in Quambatook on Tuesday September 14thas part of a 10 day jouney. They will be based at the Tractor Pull complex where they will be having lunch. As part of their visit the Quambatook Heri-tage Working Machinery Group have or-ganized a fun tractor pull for the rally cars. The community is invited to be part of the afternoon. Cystic Fibrosis Australia (CFA) is asking Australian’s to donate to this cause that gets no government funding. All donations go to research and support to continue the quest for a cure. Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a genetic condition that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system and sadly results in a shortened life expectancy. In Australia every four days a child is born with Cystic Fibrosis. Every baby is screened at birth for Cystic Fibrosis, as over a million Australians are carriers of the gene. Funds raised by The Great Escape will be directed to research projects, including the Cystic Fibrosis Data Registry and support services for children and young adults liv-ing with Cystic Fibrosis.

Age is an issue of mind over matter.

If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter. Mark Twain

Shop Locally Winners Inside this Issue

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

Quambatook

Football And

Netball Clubs

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 Friday 10th September

TTTT odd Gross has re-turned to

Quamby after 15 years away travel-ing Australia. Todd has settled back in Quambatook to open a small elec-trical refridgeration and airconditioning business to service

Quamby and sur-rounding towns such as Boort, Cha r l t on , Wy -cheproof, Lalbert and Kerang. Todd’s Domestic Repairs and Air conditioning Instal-lations covers re-pairs to all white goods including

fridges, freezers, washing machines, dryers, dishwash-ers, stoves, ovens and airconditioners. Todd specializes in installing split sys-tem reverse cycle air conditioners which includes the installation of all associated plumb-

ing and electrical work. He also offers energy saving solu-tions when running a split type air con sys-tem and information on what brands to purchase as well as what size to buy for a particular part of your house where you would like the unit to be installed. If you are worried your switchboard might not be up to scratch for a new air con, Todd can also inspect your switchboard and give advice for your new air con.to be competently installed and running. Start today—have your air con serviced or installed before summer. Phone Todd on 0488 175 070

Shirley Robinson is the winner for the August shop locally hamper.

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 7th October 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

Community Planning Meeting Wed September 22nd

5.00 pm—6.00 pm

At the Hall

Final Draw… at the Hotel for

‘Shop Locally Campaign’

On Tuesday 31st August, the Final Draw for the “Shop Locally Campaign” was held at the Quambatook Hotel. Local business leaders joined with local citizens to celebrate the end of the Campaign. Katrina Thorne, Gannawarra Shire Economic Development Assistant, who had worked with the committee, was also welcomed. Katrina confirmed the Shire’s commitment to small towns and was pleased to see the success of the Campaign measured by the great number of tickets that each repre

sented $20.00 spent in Quambatook. Guests enjoyed a Counter Tea before the draw for the monthly Hamper, which was won by Shirley Robb. Finally the draw for the Major prize, A Night for Two at Crown Promenade,

Valet Parking, Breakfast and movie

tickets, was drawn by our guest Katrina. The Prize went to Tom Stanger. Congratu-lations!!!! Carmel Pay concluded the evening by speaking on behalf of the business owners. She congratulated Amity on the “Shop Locally Campaign” and highlighted the need for all to support each other in the town.

“If you don’t use it, you will lose it”.If you don’t use it, you will lose it”.If you don’t use it, you will lose it”.If you don’t use it, you will lose it”.

Tom Stanger & Sonia Wenzell celebrate as the major prize winners for the Quambatook Shop Locally Campaign.

Katrina Thorne

(Gannawarra Shire )

draws out the

winning ticket

� Shire Recreation Review—complete online survey regarding Quambatook’s Park’s, Sporting Clubs, Reserve and Weir. Complete survey by 6th Sept.

www.fluidsurveys.com/s/gannawarra- asset-management-survey-2010/ More info @ www.gannawarra.vic.gov.au � Grand Final in Quambatook—Saturday

Sept 11th � Quambatook Bowling Club Open Day Saturday September 18th at 1.00pm � Quambatook Racing Club Calcutta– Fri-

day September 24th at the Hotel. Fur-ther details, Nyrie Ryan Ph 5457 1361

� Quambatook Racing Club’s Cup Day Sunday September 26th Bus leaves Quambatook in the morning. Bookings to Nyrie Ryan Ph 5457 1361 � Grants for Community Sport & Recrea-

tion Groups close 30th September. For more information or to lodge application online—www.grants.dpcd.vic.gov.au

QCRC Opening Times Monday 9.30 – 5.30 Wednesday 9.30 – 5.30 Friday 9.30 – 12 / 3 – 5.30

WHAT WE HAVE TO HIRE

• 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 OCTOBER 2010

Quambatook – Kerang Mondays 11, 18, 25,

Bus departs Quambatook P.O. 9.15am.

Quambatook – Lalbert – Kerang Monday 4th

Bus Departs Quambatook P.O. 8.50am, Lalbert

Shop 9.10am. Departs Kerang approx. 1pm to

return.

Quambatook – Swan Hill Thursday 21st

Bus Departs Quambatook P.O. 9am.

Departs Swan Hill Approx. 1.30pm to return.

Quambatook – Boort Doctor & Chemist Wednesday 13th

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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Email us at the resource centre on qcrc@bigpond.com to register your interest

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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.

Local Brownies Fundraising—Collecting drink cans to re-cycle

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.

Cost $155.00 p.p. (Includes refreshments)

Bookings essential

Venue : Quambatook Community Resource Centre

Please enrol by Mon 20th September

Ph 5457 1220

Course Code: 21835VIC General Description

This course aims to provide 1080 pest ani-

mal bait users with the knowledge, skills

and competency to use 1080 pest ani-

mal bait products in a manner which is

both safe for themselves and the envi-

ronment. The course also aims to ensure

bait end users understand that the use of

1080 pest animal bait products is only

one element of an integrated pest ani-

mal management strategy.

The course is designed for individuals

and for persons operating within an inte-

grated pest management plan eg. land-

care groups. Accreditation:

This Course / Qualification has TAFE Na-

tional Recognition.

Course in Minimising the Risks in the Use of 1080 Pest Animal Bait Products for Vertebrate Pest Cont

Tues 28th September Tues 28th September Tues 28th September Tues 28th September 2010 2010 2010 2010

9.00 am9.00 am9.00 am9.00 am————1.00 pm1.00 pm1.00 pm1.00 pm

Brought To You By:

Quambatook Community Resource Centre In Partnership With Bendigo TAFE

Zumba Dance Classes

Zumba has arrived in Quambatook

Come and have fun and get fit all at the same time.

Venue:Venue:Venue:Venue: Quambatook Senior Citizens HallQuambatook Senior Citizens HallQuambatook Senior Citizens HallQuambatook Senior Citizens Hall Date:Date:Date:Date: Monday the 13th September at 6pm, fol-Monday the 13th September at 6pm, fol-Monday the 13th September at 6pm, fol-Monday the 13th September at 6pm, fol-lowing dates to be arranged as indicated by the lowing dates to be arranged as indicated by the lowing dates to be arranged as indicated by the lowing dates to be arranged as indicated by the groupgroupgroupgroup Gold coin donationGold coin donationGold coin donationGold coin donation

All levels catered for and you can go at your own pace while you learn some new steps in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

Everyone most welcome

Contact: Jodie Makepeace 0409556460

Sally Gillings 0418587858

Yvonne Fabry 54571300

1 Black Rooster

6-8 months old

To Give Away

Contact

Jackie Ritchie

Ph 5457 1244