LOCKINGTON COMMUNITY CARE COMMITTEE INC TO RETAIN PETROL IN LOCKY?!

Some months ago the Lockington Community Care Committee Inc (LCC) took on the responsibility of providing a suitable community building to house the upcoming Community Bank and a range of other services. It was originally decided to build a new centre on the site opposite Pentreath’s Supermarket (on the corner of Lockington & Singer Roads). Plans were drawn up, approval was obtained from the Shire and preparations began on site. However, that very day, LCCC was made aware of a major concern for the town and district. Unfortunately Joe and Frances Sciotto of Lockington Garage are reluctantly closing down the sale of fuel (the only remaining outlet in town) from the end of November. This news was seen by LCCC as a real blow to the town and a threat to our community and the viability of the Community Bank. It was felt that this situation could not be ignored and there was a real opportunity here to take the initiative and solve this problem with a creative solution. Therefore, over the past few weeks investigations have been made into the possibility and viability of purchasing Lockington Garage, redeveloping the building and blocks extensively and operating a fuel outlet with other services (including the Bank, car wash, laundry, etc) as a community project. A number of tests, inspections, meetings, and consultations have taken place and on Thursday 23rd October LCCC met, discussed the findings and decided in principal to pursue this further. It should be noted that the Community Bank/Bendigo Bank, and the Shire are all in favour of this solution. Extensive work would result in a complete change to the look of the current building both inside and out. Although technically it wouldn’t be a new building, it would look like one. A community operated fuel outlet is not a new idea—Inglewood and a number of other communities operate very successfully in their locations. For more information about LCCC’s plans, please come along to our AGM at Lockington Community Centre on Thursday 6th November at 7.30pm, which will be followed by a Public Meeting at 8pm to discuss this situation. The meeting will be addressed by Ivan Younghusband who will tell of the Inglewood experience in a community owned fuel outlet.

GOOD NEWS! LOCKY WILL GET A COMMUNITY BANK

The Directors of Lockmore Financial Services Ltd are delighted to announce that the minimum share subscription of $570,000 for the Elmore/Lockington Community Bank has been exceeded. This means that the Elmore Branch will be opening on the 3rd December and we hope that Lockington will follow early in the New Year. Shares will be available until we reach our maximum subscription of $710,000 and so we urge anyone who hasn’t yet filled in their application to do so as soon as possible. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to own shares in your community bank.

"LEST WE FORGET" R.S.L. POPPY APPEAL

Poppies will be on sale Friday 7th and Saturday 8th November to commemorate Remembrance Day - 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. All proceeds assist in providing for War Veterans and their dependants. Your donation will be very much appreciated.

LOCKINGTON PUMPKIN FESTIVAL

March 20, 2004
Get your seeds in and your creative juices flowing, in readiness for the 2004 Lockington Pumpkin Festival.
FREE special variety pumpkin seeds (including Atlantic Giant)
are now available from Bob Watts.
There will be fun for all ages & opportunities for you to succeed with the biggest, best, brightest colour, smallest, strangest looking pumpkin, as well as poetry, craft classes, all linked to the Pumpkin theme.

LOCKINGTON & DISTRICT LIVING HERITAGE COMPLEX

Hello Everyone,

Schools History

Thank you to the many people who have been in touch with me in recent weeks with information and photographs for the school history book. We have illustrations in one form or another for most of the schools now and for progressive stages of the Consolidated schools development. As far as information goes, I think I will have to write another book for all of the stories we have had to leave out! Time and more particularly space are against us on this occasion. Maybe I will take school by school and include short excerpts in this column. Thank you also to those who have ordered pre-paid copies of the book. These have been sufficient that we feel confident of being able to go ahead with printing arrangements in the expectation that there will be money to pay the printer! However, if you were intending to order a copy but hadn’t got around to it yet, please do so. (We will sleep a bit better!)

Other Happenings

Our committeemen are working hard to make the new shed ready for its Grand Opening on 30th November 2003. We had a visit from Shelley Hinton of Museums Australia (Vic) last week. Her responsibility is in the area of Touring Exhibitions and she was quite impressed with the size of our new display area. We thank Shelley for her visit and we enjoyed the time she spent with us. We are very happy with the outcome of the Tidy Towns Quest, and congratulate Mr Frank Dullard on his community service award. Well done! We continue to receive inquiries for tour groups visits for luncheons etc. and for books, (Kevin Sarre biography and others). We thank those people and our Sunday visitors. They make our efforts worthwhile. I must get back to the book.

Bye for now, Marg O'Brien.

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SCHOOL REUNION

LOCKINGTON CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL
50th Anniversary Reunion
November 29th 2003

1.“HAVE YOU REPLIED TO YOUR INVITATION? - IT’S OVERDUE”

2.“HAVE YOU SENT MONEY FOR THE HISTORY BOOK?”

3.“CAN YOU HELP WITH TEACHERS NAMES & ADDRESSES?”

4.“CAN YOU HELP WITH PHOTOS?”

1. Over 470 people have replied so far and the committee would like all participants to reply as soon as possible to enable accurate ordering of food, drinks and souvenirs.

2. Please don’t forget, if you want a copy of the History Book, please send $20-00 (payable to the Lockington & District Living Heritage Complex) this will ensure the book is printed - without your money the books may not be printed.

3. The committee is still trying to contact as many past teachers as possible, so if you have any names and addresses, please contact the school office (5486 2474). We would also like to welcome back any ex-bus drivers, gardeners, cleaners, school council members, etc. Remember, you don't need an official invitation to attend, the whole school community and district are invited.

4. We don’t have official school photos during 1957, 1960-66, and 1968. If you have any photos of that era in your collection, can we please borrow them to put on the CD, which will be a souvenir to purchase.

Have you checked out the Website re the school and reunion? The invitation and reply form can be downloaded. It is worthwhile looking at - you can even get a weather forecast for Lockington. Go to:- www.lockington.vic.edu.au
Wanted: Used wine cask bladders, in which water is frozen for keeping food cool. Tents suitable for registration, drinks, etc.
Volunteers for 1 or 2 hours to help sell drink, make sandwiches, tea, coffee etc.

Next school meeting 11th November (at Shirley’s)

TRUST FOR NATURE REPORT

Learning about Grasslands on the Plains

Trust for Nature (TfN) recently held a Field Day at Glasson’s Grassland and Andrew Bail and Fay Main’s property at Kotta. About eighty people attended the Field Day in lovely sunny weather on Friday the 3rd October, after the welcome rain on the previous Wednesday. Paul Foreman, consultant botanist, told the crowd that “Trust for Nature purchased the 170ha property in 2001 from the Glasson family, as it had been identified as one of the top three grasslands on the northern plains for Plains Wanderer habitat.” The endangered Plains Wanderer is a small quail-like bird considered vulnerable to extinction nationally (see photo). It requires native grasslands to survive and, as less than 1% are still in existence, it is essential to protect those remaining. Eris O’Brien, botanist and local farmer, said; “TfN are managing the property to retain the diversity of plants in the native grassland. This includes grazing with sheep after the autumn break to reduce the annual grasses. Sheep are then taken off over spring and early summer to allow the native plants to flower and set seed. The red-legged earth mites have been particularly bad this year and reduced the native plant population.” Eris, who is currently preparing the Management Plan for Glassons, has considerable experience in managing sheep to graze native grasslands on his parent’s farm. Three groups were formed to identify the plants with the help of the botanists present. There was great interest in finding the nationally threatened species the Red Swainson-pea, Slender Darling-pea and Chariot Wheels. Paul Foreman said “Chariots Wheels is currently the subject of a monitoring/research project looking at how rare species persist and flourish in the context of productive agriculture.” A convoy then proceeded down Whitfield Road to Andrew Bail and Fay Main’s grassland for a picnic lunch and cuppa kindly provided by Andrew and Fay. Over lunch Josh Durrough, from the Department of Sustainability and Environment, who is working on a project looking at Biodiversity and Productivity, spoke about his project growing bluebushes between a wheat crop to provide summer feed after the crop is harvested. Josh stated that: “Eris O’Brien restored summer active local saltbushes and bluebushes by broadcasting seed following drilling of a cereal crop. His 10ha paddock carried about 300 lambs over last year’s drought.” Andrew Bail then spoke about the history of management on the block, which had mainly been used for grazing sheep after shearing. He and Fay then showed us around the property. A walk around the swamp had the botanists very excited at the range of plant species present including some beautiful Fairies Aprons and a rare water milfoil. This would be one of the best lignum wetlands on the Patho Plains providing habitat for another endangered bird, the Brolga. Further back on the block we were able to admire the native legumes, Slender Swainson-pea, vulnerable to extinction in Australia, and Broughton Pea. It is wonderful to know that Andrew and Fay are protecting this herbland forever with a TfN conservation covenant. It will be a valuable genetic resource for future farmers. For more information about the Trust contact Elvyne Hogan or Melbourne office 1800 99 99 33.

WHAT'S ON IN AND AROUND LOCKY

Weekly Activities:

MONDAYS -Lockington & District T.O.W.N Club - 7.30 pm - Masonic Lodge Hall.

TUESDAYS - Ladies Social Badminton - 10.00 am - Bamawm Indoor Sports Centre

TUESDAYS - Lockington Senior Citizens Carpet Bowls - 1.30 pm - Lockington Community Centre.

TUESDAYS - Lockington Bowls Club Ladies Social Bowls - 11.00 am - Lockington Bowls Club.

WEDNESDAYS - Adult Exercise Class - 9.30 to 10.30 am - Lockington Community Centre.

THURSDAYS - Christian Meditation 10am - Rear Room of St Canice's Church.

THURSDAYS - 500 Cards at St Mary's Hall - 1:30pm

SATURDAYS - Lockington Bowls Club Social Bowls - 1.00 pm - Lockington Bowls Club.

Calendar:

TODAY 31st - Lockington Senior Citizens Cards & Bowls - 1.30 pm - Lockington Community Centre.

Saturday Nov.1 - Cricket: BLU v Bunnaloo.

Sunday 2 - Lockington Junior CFA Pool working bee - 10.00 am - Lockington Swimming Pool.

Sunday 2 - Swimming Pool Working Bee - 10.00 am - Lockington Swimming Pool.

Sunday 2 - Pine Grove Gun Club Simulated Field & Game: 50 targets. Noms from 11.00 - 12.30.

Sunday 2 - Heritage Complex open - 1.00 to 400pm. (Duty: Gordon & Mira Sims)

Monday 3 - Social Day by Elmore & Rochester Activities Centres - 10.30 am -Lockington Recreation Reserve.

Monday 3 - Lockington Junior CFA meeting - 7.00 pm - Fire Station.

Monday 3 - 2003 Melbourne Cup Calcutta - 7.30 pm - Lockington Recreation Reserve.

Tuesday 4 - Melbourne Cup Day

Tuesday 4 - Lockington Community Care Committee Meeting - 8.00 pm - Infant Welfare Centre Rooms

Thursday 6 - Oaks Day Ladies Day Luncheon - Noon - Lockington Hotel.

Thursday 6 - Lockington Community Care Committee AGM - 7.30 pm - Lockington Community Centre.

Thursday 6 - Public Meeting by Lockington Community Service Centre - 8.00 pm - Lockington Community Centre.

Friday 7 - Lockington Senior Cards & Bingo - 1.30 pm - Lockington Community Centre. Friday 7 & Saturday 8 - R.S.L. Poppy Appeal - Poppies for sale.

Saturday 8 - Cricket: Moama v BLU (MO)

Sunday 9 - Heritage Complex open - 1.00 to 400pm. (Duty: Cathy & Paul Connors)

Monday 10 - Noon: Closing Time for Community News.

Monday 10 - Heritage Complex Meeting - 7.30 pm - Lockington & District Living Heritage Complex.

Monday 10 - Lockington Pre School AGM & Information night - 7.30 pm - Lockington Pre School.

Tuesday 11 - Well Women's Clinic at Bush Nursing Centre. Phone for appointments.

Tuesday 11 - Lockington Community Centre Committee of Management Annual Meeting - 8.00 pm - L.C.C.

Tuesday 11 - School Reunion Committee Meeting - 7.30 pm - N & S Maddison's

Tuesday 11 - LBU FNC Annual Meeting - 8.00 pm - Lockington Recreation Reserve.

Wednesday 12 - Lockington Playgroup - 10.30 am - Lockington Pre-School. Enquiries: Fiona

Wednesday 12 - St. James UCAF Thanksgiving Service - 2.00 pm - St. James Uniting Church, Lockington.

Wednesday 12 - Lions Club Dinner Meeting - 8.00 pm - Lockington Hotel

Thursday 13 - Milloo CWA Annual Meeting - 11.00 am - Milloo Hall.

Friday 14 - St. Andrew's Day Coffee Morning - 10.00 am - St. Andrew's Uniting Church, Echuca.

Friday 14 - Lockington Senior Citizens General Meeting (Show & Tell Floral Arrangement) - 1.30pm - L.C.Centre.

Saturday 15 - Garage Sale - 10.00 am to 3.00 pm - In the barn, 5.1 Twaddle Lane, Bamawm.

Saturday 15 - Garage Sale - 9.00 am to 1.00 pm - 1 King Street, Lockington.

Saturday 15 - Cricket: Moama v BLU.

Saturday 15 - Swimming Pool open for the season - Approx. 1.30 pm.

Tuesday 18 - LBU FNC Ladies Committee Annual Meeting - 8.00 pm - Lockington Recreation Reserve.

Thursday 20 - Immunisations - 10.00 to 10.30 - Lockington Maternal & Child Health Centre.

Saturday 22 - Lions Club Progressive Dinner - 7 for 7.30 pm start - Cyril & Joan O'Brien's, Singer Road, Lockington.

Saturday, November 29 - Lockington Consolidated School 50th Reunion, & launch of History of Lockington District Schools

Sunday, November 30 - New Heritage Shed to be opened - 2.00 pm, Kevin Sarre statue to be unveiled 2.30 pm.

Friday, December 19 - Milloo Hall Christmas Tree.

CHURCH TIMES

ANGLICAN PARISH OF LOCKINGTON
St. Mary's Lockington
Nov 2 - 11.00 am Holy Communion
Nov 9 - 9.30 am Morning Prayer

St. David's Milloo
Nov 2 - No Service, Join Lockington
Nov 9 -11.00 am Holy Communion

Dingee
Nov 9 - 7.30 pm Prayer & Praise

ST. CANICE'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
November 2 - Mass 9.00 am
November 9 - Mass 9.00 am

St. Joseph's, Rochester
10.30 am Mass each Sunday

LOCKINGTON UNITING CHURCH PARISH
Nov. 2 - Bamawm 9.30 am#* Communion
- Lockington 10.00 am
- Tennyson 11.00 am Communion

Nov. 9 - Bamawm 9.30 am#*
- Lockington 10.00 am Communion
- Tennyson 11.00 am

#Creche Facility available
* Sunday School during services.

"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power or love and of a sound mind." 2 Timothy 1 v 7
Living Bible Translation.
(A message from St. James U.C.)

MEALS ON WHEELS

To be collected 11.45 am

November 3 - Action Group
November 10 - St. Mary's
November 17 - St. James Uniting Church
November 24 - Lions
December 1 - Catholic Ladies

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Frank Dullard recipient of Dame Phyllis Frost Individual Community Service Award in the North East Region Tidy Towns.

BRIAN & LORRAINE EXPERIENCE NORWAY

....continued from Issue 494

Brian and I walked over the hill to a little goat farm. The farmer could speak a little English, so invited us over to see them milk the goats. They had about 18 fences with hay hanging to dry, which they then store in the loft for winter feed for the goats who live underneath. The hay is hung up by hand and the goats will not eat silage, so that is why it has to be dried. It was very interesting to see them milked. They put a few pellets down and then lock them in stalls. They have a large test bucket with a pulsator on it with hoses out 2 sides, one set for his wife and the other set for him to which are attached cups with inflations just like we use. They sit on a bucket and move from one to another until they are all milked (30 of them). They get between 1-2 litres per goat and it goes into a small vat where it is chilled. They get picked up every third day (about 140 litres) and it is used mainly for cheese. Payment is about 14 krone (30¢) per litre as well as getting 2 subsidies a year from the Government 50,000 krone (think this about $20,000) which helps to pay for feed etc. All farming is very primitive and one wonders how they earn enough to survive, but they live a very simple life and don’t appear to be stressed. We took a drive down to Sommaroy where there is a long bridge over the sea to a fishing village. Stopped at the top of a mountain where there were houses below that can only be reached by boat or flying fox cable or brought in on a boat. The food in Norway is quite different in the way it is served. Gerd & Vidlief had a coolroom instead of a fridge, and each morning breakfast was like a banquet. The table is loaded with different cheeses, smoked salmon, ham, cold pressed meat, hard boiled eggs, caviar, jams, cloud berry, sauces and spreads, bread which is home made and lots of coffee. It is brought out on trays for you to help yourself. Lunch is light with perhaps some salad, cold meats and sometimes leftovers from the night before. Dinner can be anything from, fish which they eat a lot of, fish cakes, pork, and we even tried whale and seal which tasted like lambs fry. However after trying the dried fish decided this was not for us. There is always salad, cucumber, tomato and boiled potatoes which are left whole, on the table for dinner. They also eat lots of cake and cream, and drinks lots of coffee. After 14 days in Trams we flew out for Oslo (en route to Helsinki). We decided to go into the restaurant for dinner which was very nice, smorgasbord style with smoked salmon, chicken, ham and numerous salads and sweets for about A$35.00 each. The pot of beer was A$10 but Lorraine could not get over paying A$15 for a glass of Chardonnay which was only ¾ full. Norway is very expensive, but we don’t travel there every day. In Helsinki we found a “hop-on hop-off” bus which took us around the city. The buildings were all very old but beautiful heritage style and structure, and the port was full of ships including some icebreakers. Some of the tourist attractions we saw were:-1. Market Square and the Railway Station. 2. Lutheran Church. 3. Sibelius monument which is a mass of 600 pipes welded together, was 10 metres high and weighed 24 tonne. 4. Olympic stadium with its tower which is 72 metres high. 5. Statue of a famous athlete called Paavo Nurmi who was honoured for winning 9 gold medals and 24 silver and also held 24 world records. 6. Finnish Opera House. 7. Parliament House. 8 Museum of Modern Art. 9. Orthopaedic Cathedral, and many more. It was also interesting to see people down on the foreshore washing their carpets and hanging them to dry, and this was a daily ritual. It was actually spectacular flying out from Helsinki as we could see what I call a true midnight sun with the sun just getting below the horizon and the beautiful orange light not quite disappearing altogether. After 10 hours we landed in Bangkok, then 2½ hours to Singapore, then 7 hours to Melbourne. It was great to have family (Brendan, Helen and Brocky) waiting for us. It truly was a wonderful experience and one we will never forget, and we are definitely going again.’

CLASSIFIEDS

DINGEE PRE SCHOOL WAREHOUSE SHOPPING TOUR

Saturday 15th November 2003
Cost $25 - BYO Lunch
Visiting 10-12 factory outlets ranging from clothes, shoes, sportswear, manchester, leather goods, toys, electrical goods, assorted gifts, just to name a few.
2 pick-up points: Dingee & Bendigo
Enquiries and bookings Phone Mary Mitchell

YOU'RE INVITED

The Ladies of St. James UCAF invite you to a Thanksgiving Service on Wednesday, November 12 at 2.00 pm. Rev. Bronwyn Jones, of Heathcote Parish (wife of Pastor John Robertson) will be the Guest speaker. Afternoon tea will follow the service.

ROY ENJOYED HIS 80TH

On Sunday 26th October, 95 relatives and friends gathered at the Harvest Hotel, Echuca, to help Roy Hann celebrate his 80th birthday, which was organised by his family. Guests were entertained by Max Hann as M.C., Janelle's singing and Wal's magic. A great day was had by all.

LOCKINGTON BOWLS REPORT

The Lockington Bowls staged a successful annual “Waterwheel Classic Fours” on Sunday with 14 district clubs represented. Visitors attended from Rochester, Rich River, Moama, Shepparton, Kangaroo Flat, South Bendigo, City Of Echuca, Golden Square, Deniliquin, Tongala, Eaglehawk, Castlemaine, Bendigo East and Calavil plus several Lockington members and really enjoyed the fine hospitality and greens. Club President Gordon Haines thanked the sponsors Echuca Motors and Greg and Maree Gardiner for their continued support. The ladies committee received deserved accolades for another extraordinary effort in providing high class meals during the afternoon. After three games of top quality bowling there were six three games winners to contest the five end play-offs . Ben Fidler (City of Echuca). Barry Edwards (Bendigo East), Barry Anset (Kangaroo Flat) Mark Chaplin (Rich River), Neil Gaskell (Golden Square) and Don Goode (Golden Square). In the final the Barry Anset of Warrick Stewart, Bill Yates and Tony Willemsen were successful in winning the major trophies and have their names etched in gold leaf on the honor board. The runners up were David McCallum, Kevin ‘Tosha’ Thies, Ross Thompson and Neil Gaskell (s) after a long hectic afternoon. The club thanked all the bowlers for their support. Another well organized tournament. The ladies Social bowls were interrupted by rain.

In the local Pennant the Ladies Division Three team suffered a loss to the Moama Teal combination. Lockington 38 lost to Moama Teal (J Chappel, J O’Brien, B Mustey, M Cunnington (s) l.t. G Ash 24-30; M Malone, P Macfarlane, G Haines, P Humbert (s) l.t. A Matheson 14-42) The Men's Pennant failed to produce winners although Division Five won the points on a forfeit. Division One tried valiantly against the might of Rochester before succumbing to a 76-120 defeat. Division Three had a great battle against Rochester and just failed by 9 shots in a high standard performance; 62-71.

LOCKINGTON TENNIS NEWS

19/10 – Under 13s: Locky 15 4 sets 24 games defeated Locky 14 0 sets 14 games. There were a couple of close sets, with James Woodland and Clovelly Broad winning 6/5 over Blake Mears and Michael Chapman, while Jarryd Wolfe and Rhys Woodland just defeated Adrian O’Brien and Maddy Holt 6/5. Locky 12 2/15 just lost to South 13 2/17. For Locky 12, Brayden Angove won both his sets. The Section 2B team travelled up to Echuca Village and after a close match finished up 13 games in front (7 sets to 6). Shaun Malone proved to be a gun fill-in, winning all 3 of his sets. 26/10 – Sec 2B: Locky 7 12 sets 74 games defeated Bamawm 7 1 set 28 games. Under 13s: Locky 14 3/18 d Locky 13 1/17; Locky 15 4/24 d Locky 12 0/6. The Club is looking forward to the Calcutta on Cup Eve, and hoping to see a good crowd for what will be an enjoyable evening, and an important fundraiser. All members are requested to please provide a plate of cakes/slices for supper (trays preferred).

POOL NEWS

The Lockington Pool with be opening on November 15th 2003.

POOL WORKING BEE
Sunday November 2nd 2003. Starting time 10am. Could all mowers have catchers please.
ADMISSION FEES: Family Season Tickets $90
Single Season Tickets $50

Daily Admissions Adult $3
Child/Pension $2
No Charge for non swimmers.
If you are purchasing a season ticket daily fees will apply until you have you season ticket. Any inquiries to Pauline Jones or any committee Member.

AFTER SCHOOL SWIMMING CLASSES

Swimming Classes:- After School Swim Classes will run on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday nights commencing the week of 24th November, 2003 for a period of 4 weeks. We will break for Christmas/New Year period and recommence the week of 26th January, 2004 for a further 4 week period. Cost is $45 per child. All names and preference of days must be rung through to Kerrie (if answering machine is on please leave messages I have really good secretaries)!

Bronze Awards of Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion (must turn 14 in 2004), Bronze Cross (must have completed Medallion) and Award of Merit (must have completed Cross) will run on a week night for the same period as after school classes. Cost is $85 per candidate. Phone names through to Kerrie. Squad, Exercise & Rehabilitation. Due to a large number of enquiries we have decided to offer these for those wanting to swim for exercise , rehabilitation or 'fun as fitness' - any age, any reason, any time the pool is open. At $25 per candidate when you register we will send you out a form to complete and return to find out your needs, limitations and fitness level. T hen on a night to be decided we will give each candidate a personal 'diary' which will have your own personal program designed for you. The rest is up to each candidate, checked by us regularly with rewards at the end of the season. For more information or to register please phone Kerrie.

INFORMATION SERVICES

A confidential and free service providing information and support is available to farmers and small businesses in the Lockington area. Support, information and options is available in the following areas:

FINANCIAL

Assist with loan and/or refinancing applications
Help Prepare budgets and cash flows
Provide support and mediation, negotiation with creditors & financial institutions
Undertake viability analysis
2. CENTRELINK PAYMENTS
3. ESTATE PLANNING

PERSONAL AND FAMILY ISSUES

Independent and non-judgemental ear
Help people sort through their problems
Help with referrals to relevant agencies

SEEKING GRANTS AND SUBSIDIES

All matters discussed with the service are confidential and nothing will be disclosed to outside agencies, or other individuals without your permission.
The service is free and the counsellor will visit at your home or you could call in to the office if you prefer.

NORTH CENTRAL RURAL FINANCIAL COUNSELLING SERVICE (VIC) INC.

How to contact us:
The Rural Financial Counselling Service can be contacted via our Rural Financial Counsellors:
Kerang
26 Wellington Street - PO Box 122, Kerang Vic. 3579
Office: 03 5450 3285
Mobile: 0428 500 595
Fax: 03 5452 1683

Bendigo 15 Hopetoun Street - PO Box 733, Bendigo Vic. 3552
Office: 03 5434 6346
Mobile: 0408 506 406
Fax: 03 5434 6321
Rural Financial Counsellor - Ted Gretgrix

Rural Financial Counsellor - Kerryne McClelland

Assistant Rural Financial Counsellor - Jan Wickes

FUNDRAISER.. 2003 MELBOURNE CUP CALCUTTA

Fundraiser for the BLU Cricket Club and the Lockington Tennis Club

Where: Lockington Recreation Reserve

When: Melbourne Cup Eve, Monday 3 November, 7.30pm

Cost: $120/table – maximum of 6 people/table; minimum of 2 people/table

Free beer/wine for an hour; delicious supper

How does it work?
Each table draws a horse *
Following supper, all horses are then auctioned *
Half of the sale price goes to the table that drew the horse – great way to make money*
Half of the sale price goes into the prize pool *
If the table buys their “own” horse, they pay only half of the auction price *
The table with the winning horse wins 60% of the prize pool – guaranteed minimum $864 (provided that 24 tables are sold)
Last year’s winners won more than $2000 *
The table with the 2nd horse wins 30% of the prize pool *
The table with the 3rd horse wins 10% of the prize pool *

Please get your money & names of all the people on your table, by Tuesday 28 October to: Graeme Carnie
or Trav Mancer
Meagan Brentnall
or Darren Carnie

Organise your table, come along for a fun night, and help raise much-needed funds for our local sporting clubs.

MILLOO CWA

There was a very good attendance at the Victorian meeting - a welcome was extended to all by the President Leanne Rankin. International Officer Ivy in her report informed us that following a conference in Wassaus, Poland on the future of European Agriculture that 10 more countries were about to join the E.E.C raising the number from 15 to 25. This causing concern the exportation of Australian Agricultural products. Magazine Secretary Agnes brought to attention several interesting articles in the Victorian Country Woman Magazine - one on Hanover Welfare Services and their study on homelessness. C.W.A of Vic provides much needed practical goods to Hanover, among others. There was also an article on Turners Syndrome - a condition that affects 1 in 2000 females causing a range of health problems. Craft Leader Elaine finalized our entry for the Echuca Show. Elaine was also looking for craft items suitable for a teenage boy for use in the competition at the Echuca Group conference in February. Our Christmas break up will be a visit to the Bendigo Art Gallery on December 11th followed by lunch - venue yet to be decided. The Christmas Tree will be held at Milloo Hall on December 19th. Speakers for Australia Day were discussed. Competition Results were: Flower 1st Julie Chappel. 2nd Ivy Douglas. Most Appealing Biscuit Tin 1st Jean Brophy 2nd Joy Weller 3rd Val Beggs. Decorated Floral Saucer 1st Annice Jensen 2nd Jean Brophy 3rd Ivy Douglas. The Annual General meeting will be held on Thursday November 13th. At 11am at Milloo Hall, followed by a bring and share lunch and a short general meeting. The competitions will be - A flower form your garden, a vase of Australian Native Flowers. A home made Christmas Tree Decoration. The charity is used stamps. A most successful “Tupperware” party was held on October 23rd. Julie Chappel.

JUNIOR CFA

Lockington Junior CFA
All juniors are welcome to attend the Lockington Pool Working Bee at 10am this Sunday 2nd November. Wear old clothes and byo lunch. Drinking water will be supplied. Our next meeting all together will be the following night, the 3rd, at 7pm at the Fire Station. Enquiries contact Garry or Jenny Mustey