"Australia's LEGENDAIRY Capital 2015" Stanhope s Andrew Hipwell, Citizen of the year

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1 "Australia's LEGENDAIRY Capital 2015" Stanhope s Andrew Hipwell, Citizen of the year FEBRUARY, 2016 Ann Bell Arts Person of the Year Photo courtesy of Blake Rosenberg Andrew Hipwell (R.) with Alex Gelsi who was awarded the Rushworth Young Citizen of the Year. Members of the Stanhope & District Development Committee (S&DDC) were delighted to learn their nomination, Andrew Hipwell, was declared Citizen of the Year in the Rushworth District and also citizen of the year across the Shire of Campaspe. The S&DDC considered Andrew to be a very worthy recipient of the awards, following his efforts of the past few years, in bringing a great deal of awareness of Stanhope across Victoria and Australia. His work with the young people of the Stanhope District, through his and their involvement and participation with Auskick, has been greatly appreciated by many parents. However, his involvement with all the Stanhope community in playing a major role, together with others, by successfully nominating Stanhope for recognition as The Legendairy Capital of Australia has been outstanding and strengthened the resolve of the S&DDC in nominating Andrew for the award. Secretary of the S&DDC, Bob Holschier, said members were absolutely delighted to see that Andrew has been fittingly recognised for his tremendous work during the past few years. Mr Holschier stated, we were very encouraged with putting forward Andrew s nomination, when we received so many supporting letters from the various organisations Andrew was involved with, that brought so much recognition Australia - wide to Stanhope. These supporting letters came from Dairy Australia, Fonterra, AFL, Murray Goulburn region, the Stanhope Primary School and parents of children involved with Auskick. Pictured are some of the arts group with Ann. Jenny, Margo, Ann, Judy and Johanna Stanhope s Ann Bell was awarded the Arts Person of the Year Award at the Australia Day Ceremony in Rushworth. Ann was speechless when her name was read out; she went to the ceremony to support another arts person. Ann is an artist of long standing and contributes greatly to the art show at the Easter Fair in Rushworth each year. She also works in the catering area at the art show and is highly deserving of this special award. Ann has been a tireless worker arranging the Rushworth Easter Heritage Art Show every year since she took over the management of it in The Art show under Ann s management has gone from strength to strength during those years, being recognised as a major showcase for artists, including juniors, across the Goulburn Valley. Profit from this art show is distributed to the Waranga Hostel, the Rushworth Hospital and the Rushworth SES. Blake Rosenberg Photographer / Photojournalist Freelance

2 Australia Day in Stanhope ISSUE 133 (February 2016) A Stanhope & District Development Committee Project Stanhope Business Centre 25 Birdwood Avenue Stanhope Vic Business Centre Hours Monday Friday 11.00am 3.00pm Phone: (03) Fax: (03) stanhopebc@mcmedia.com.au Articles for the newsletter must be submitted by the LAST day of each month Dates to Remember Friday 6th February Stanhope RSL Sub-Branch AGM Saturday 6th February Rushy Rag Revival Invitation Monday 8th February Bowls Club General Meeting Senior Citizens General Meeting 1.30pm Fonterra update meeting Community Hall 7.pm Wednesday 10th February Development Committee Meeting Thursday 11th February Lions Club Dinner 7-730pm Start Sunday 14th February Monster Garage Sale Monday 15th February Urban Fire Brigade Meeting Monday 22nd February Urban Fire Brigade Training Thursday 25th February Stanhope Lions Club Dinner 7-730pm Start Tuesday 1st March McEwen CWA Meeting Stanhope Hall Monday 7th March Labour Day Stanhope primary school students who sang Raining on the Rock L top R. Kahlea Spiby, Chloe Baldwin, Jasmin Pearson, Jorja Ponton and Joel Poole. A large group of locals gathered in McEwen place last Tuesday morning to witness the raising of the Australian Flag and join with Donald Campbell in the singing of the Australian Anthem. This was followed by more entertainment from Donald Campbell and students from the Stanhope Primary school after moving into the community hall. The Australia day celebrations, sponsored by the McEwen CWA was well attended by students from the primary school. Many of them receiving certificates for a colouring competition sponsored by the Bendigo Community Bank and others by the CWA. The students who received certificates for the colouring competition sponsored by the Bendigo Community Bank, from a director of Rushworth Financial Services, Rob Armstrong. Master of ceremonies for the morning Ruth Londey introduced the guest speaker Dr Peter Langkamp, who spoke of his experiences in many roles in the corporate world. Being the father of a child with disabilities he is very involved with issues in this field and was a former chairman of Yooralla. He spoke of the great fortune of Australians, having recently visited Zatari, a refugee camp of 110,000 people in Jordan, who are living in tents. He also spoke of the strong community bonds that help make Australia, and in particular regional Australia, a great place to be, compared to many other parts of the world. At the conclusion of the ceremony everyone enjoyed a typical Stanhope morning tea. Paper & Printing kindly donated by FONTERRA Page: 2

3 Daniel and Bonnie Two family weddings for Simon and Cate Fraser Simon and Cate Fraser have enjoyed the weddings of their son Daniel and their daughter Madeleine over the past 10 weeks. On Saturday January 16th, Daniel, their eldest son married Bonnie Morison in a beautiful ceremony in the gardens of Bonshaw Stanhope. Following the ceremony the 160 guests were entertained with garden games before enjoying a magnificent reception and dancing in the teepee set up in the grounds of Bonshaw. Bonnie wore a beautiful custom made gown of lace and fine tulle. Bonnie was attended by her sister Alyssia, friends Alice and Abby and her new sister-in-law Madeleine Gilby. Daniel was supported by his cousin Nick Barnett, his brothers Simon and James Fraser and his mate Greg Marr who all wore the Fraser Lovat tartan bowtie. Daniel and Bonnie honeymooned in Bali before returning to their home and work in Geelong. Madeleine, their only daughter married Travis Gilby of Kotupna at St Mary s Church Echuca on November 7th Following the marriage a reception and dancing for 160 guests was held at Dungala Function Centre in Moama. Simon and Cate had married on the same date, November 7th in 1981 and Madeleine s grandparents Frank and Mary Dullard had married on November 8th Madeleine wore a beautiful Maggie Sottero gown of ivory lace with gold underlay and she was attended by two school friends, Gemma O Sullivan and Kate Crosier. Madeleine and Travis spent their honeymoon travelling along the east coast to Byron Bay in their new camper van, which Fraser Family Travis surprised Madeleine with on the day of their wedding. Madeleine and Travis returned to their home in Moama and work in Echuca and Bendigo. It was rather unique that both Madeleine and Daniel had their uncles marry them. Fr Gerald Dullard from South Yarra came out of retirement to marry Madeleine and Travis and Mr John Murphy of Berwick married Daniel and Bonnie. Madeleine and Travis Paper & Printing kindly donated by FONTERRA Page: 3

4 Kylie Spencer Graduates Kylie Spencer recently graduated at Latrobe University Bundoora with a "Bachelor of Nursing". She is living in C a m b e r w e l l i n Melbourne and has gained a graduate position at the Epworth Private Hospital in Richmond, starting this July. We wish her all the very best in her new career. Alan Haase Friends will be sorry to hear that former Stanhope Hotel Motel publican, Alan Haase passed away recently in Queensland. He was aged 96, with his wife Kath predeceasing him about two years prior. The Haase s lived in Stanhope in the late 60 s - early 70 s. They were the second owners of the hotel and resided in Stanhope for around 18 years before moving to Healesville then Queensland. Peter and Wayne, their children, attended school here. Steven s Antics Ryan calls for feedback on cost of living pressures The Victorian Liberal National Coalition last week launched CostWatch, an initiative to hear directly from Victorians about the cost of living pressures they face. Deputy Leader of The Nationals and Member for Euroa Steph Ryan said the project aimed to uncover cost-of-living issues faced by Victorian families, get households and businesses talking, and most importantly use people power to reduce unnecessary costs. The Andrews Labor Government keeps promising to ease the cost of living pressures, but empty promises equal empty wallets, Ms Ryan said. There is no question that cost-of-living pressures are taking a toll on Stanhope households and families. Whether it is utility bills, transport, or health costs, the cost of living is rising sharply and it is time to take action, she said. The Liberal National Coalition wants to hear directly from Victorians and over the coming months they will take the CostWatch initiative around the state. For more information, and to tell us directly about cost of living pressures, visit CostWatch.com.au or c o n t a c t S t e p h R y a n v i a : steph.ryan@parliament.vic.gov.au or in writing to 2/55 Carrier Street, BENALLA VIC If you want to share your story, or have a chat, I would love to hear from you, Ms Ryan said. Media contact: Steph Ryan or Too Hot For Me Yep, I don t like this hot weather, so that s why you haven t seen me around much lately. I have a couple of nice cool spots in the town where I hang out on these hot days. You know it s not funny being a bird, cos we are all covered in feathers and when it s hot you just can t take them off, like people can. I see a lot of people around on hot days with not much on and that helps them stay cool, I can t do that, so I hope you feel sorry for me and all my mates. Talking about mates, there has been a lot of Corellas in town lately. Some people reckon they are mates of mine. Well, I m telling you they are no mates of mine. They are ugly compared to me, cos I m a Sulphur Crested Cockatoo and we are by far the most handsome, just take a look at the photo of me at the Australia Day show. And those Corellas, they make a real racket, always squawking. They sometimes hang out with Galahs and I m no Galah. Although it s been hot, I did find enough energy to show up at the Australia day show in McEwen Place. I couldn t really miss it could I? cos I am an Australian, through and through. STANHOPE VICTORIA Paper & Printing kindly donated by FONTERRA Page: 4

5 Dorothy Edna BURROWS 9/10/32 12/1/16 Dorothy Edna was born on 9 th October 1932 to Eliza and William Cassidy. She was the loved and adored sister of Bill, Harold, James, Lil, Ann, Ada, Alice, June and Elaine. She was the second youngest of the family. She had a happy childhood in Stanhope and attended primary school until grade 4, when the family moved to Melbourne for her father to take part in essential services for the war. Dot attended Hawkesbury school and left school at age 13. Dot met Jim when she was 14. Jim was employed at Wrights truck yard and Dot worked at Hepples Emporium. They became engaged at 17 and Dot was then working in Melbourne. She returned to Stanhope to marry at 19 years of age. They built a home in Stanhope and had five daughters, Vicki, Debbie, Wendy, Jenny and Sue. Those five girls have produced 13 grandchildren, who in turn have produced 26 great grandchildren. Dot and Jim moved to Waranga House in Rushworth in 2013 and Dot s final 6 months were spent in Sheridan Aged Care in Kyabram. They were together for 63 years, a remarkable achievement and there are many wonderful memories for the family to treasure. Farewell Dot. Shave for a Cure Local enthusiastic supporter Bev Rogerson is raising funds for the Leukaemia Foundation. Leukaemia is cancer of the blood and 34 Australians are diagnosed with this every day. The foundation raises funds to support people who have been diagnosed whilst they undergo treatment and to undertake research into finding a cure for this insidious disease which can occur at any age. Bev and her family first came into contact with leukaemia when her grandson Zach was first diagnosed at 22 months. He is 3 now and has been undergoing treatment constantly since then which will continue for another 2 years. Bev had a stall at the last Monster Garage Sale which was very well supported. There will be a raffle at the February garage sale and the main event is Bev having her head shaved at the March Monster Garage Sale. The raffle has some wonderful prizes and will be drawn on 13th March at the shave day. Bev is selling tickets around the district and donation tins will be in the shops raising awareness of the Leukaemia Foundation until then. Please donate to this worthy cause. For further information or to donate look up: Stanhope Swimming Pool It has been a great summer for the Stanhope pool. Lots of lovely hot weather to use this marvellous facility. Learn to swim classes were held earlier in the month and it was a bonus to have them at Stanhope and not have to travel. The children who attended enjoyed the classes with Lisa and learned lots. There are different inflatable s at the pool which are swapped between towns to ensure variety such as on Australia Day there were giant thongs with the Australian flag on them. Come along and enjoy the last of the hot weather at the Stanhope pool Paper & Printing kindly donated by FONTERRA Page: 5

6 Bowls Champions The Stanhope Bowls Club Championships were held on the 3rd January. I n t h e M e n s O p e n Championship a close battle was fought out between Scott Donaldson and Neville Cowie. After 18 ends there was only 1 shot separating them, but from then on Scott put his foot down and never allowed Neville back in the game running out eventual winner 26 to 16. Also on this event- filled day we had the Mens B Grade Championship between John Gibbs and Brad Robinson. John got out to a strong lead after 13 ends having a 6 shot lead but Brad got over his Jetlag f r o m h o l i d a y i n g i n Queensland and shifted up a gear to come from behind to take out the title 25 to 18. In the Women s Open Championship we saw mother v daughter with Jenny Crilly going up against Jamie Stokes. With Jenny going for her 10th Club Championship and Jamie her 1st this was always going to be an interesting battle. Jamie gave a brave performance but Jenny's experience shone through to take out her 10th title 26 to 17. Congratulations to all who played, games were all played in great spirit. Also thank you to those who helped mark the games. Kathleen Jean HARRIS 24/6/1921 7/1/2016 Jean was born in Wangaratta, daughter to Nanna Cavanagh and Joe Trimble, sister to Jack and Tess (deceased). She attended Primary and Catholic Secondary schools in Wangaratta. Jean worked at Wangaratta Woollen Mills, where she met Ken and they were married on 17/9/41. Jean loved to knit and crochet and had a paying job supplying baby shops in Wangaratta. Ken was away at war from The family of three children Wayne, Jenny and Wendy were raised in Wangaratta and remember very happy times there in the house at 41 Swan Street. In 1964 the family moved to Stanhope across the road from the butter factory where Ken was maintenance engineer. Jean had many friends in Stanhope and was down the street most days shopping, changing her library books and having a chat. After Ken died in 2006, Jean stayed in the family home until she could no longer cope alone and moved to Clunes to live with Jenny for the last three years where she was spoilt rotten by Jenny and Wendy. 94 years well lived. Rainfall January has turned out to be a good month for rainfall with 68.4 mls falling, making it the wettest January for a few years. The highest was in 1954 when Stanhope received 134 mls. The average for January is 32.0 mls. Stanhope received no rain at all in January 1930, 1932, 1950, and The monthly rainfall figures for Stanhope quoted each month in the Äbout Town are the official figures, as recorded at the weather station situated opposite the town water tower. FRRR Grant Many and varied readings can and do occur within small distances from this weather station. Stanhope Business Centre was fortunate to The Men s Shed is open every receive a grant from Monday, Wednesday and FRRR (Foundation for Friday morning. Come along Rural and Regional and see what the shed has to R e n e w a l ). A n offer. There is metalwork, instantaneous hot water woodwork, welding, a friendly service has been cuppa, a chat and lots of installed in the kitchen laughs. Pop in sometime and for cuppas for the many m e e t i n g s a n d you will be amazed at the gatherings held there. variety of work going on. Pictured is Ann Warren, volunteer at the Business Centre testing out the new unit. Paper & Printing kindly donated by FONTERRA Page: 6

7 Fonterra Factory Update Kevin Mason Memorial Garden Gordon Gray Gordon Gray was one of the first pioneers of the Quarter Horse Association in Victoria back in the seventies. Gordon was still riding cutting horses in his eighties, now he is reunited with his most favourite horse War Idol, son of War Creek. War Creek was one of the first American Quarter horses introduced into Australia in Happy trails Gordon, we will all miss you. Steve, Aileen and the Gray family. It was noted in the January About Town that Fonterra has dump trucks and excavators carrying out earth works at the site. These works have been to decommission the northern dam. This dam is surplus to the site s requirements but will also become the future location of the new cheese facility once Fonterra obtains Council and EPA approvals to build. As part of the decommissioning works, the Kevin Mason Memorial Rose Garden has also needed to be removed from the western embankment of the dam. Some of you may recall that Kevin was the grounds keeper at the factory back in Bonlac times and the rose garden, featuring 80 roses, was named in his memory after his passing. An excavator was used to individually remove each rose bush to maximise the amount of root mass extracted. They have been wrapped in hessian, placed on pallets for relocation to a secure location and fitted out with a drip irrigation system for the duration of their ~ month holiday. Fonterra intends to reinstate them once the cheese plant has been rebuilt and a suitable area identified. Of the 80 rose bushes removed in total, only five (5) proved a challenge where they had been planted too close to services or there was not enough root mass able to be extracted. Fonterra s green thumbs will keep an eye on them, watch-out for black spot and prune them again later in the year. Condolences to Steve Gray and Family on the passing of their father Gordon Gray from the Stanhope Community Condolences to Jim Burrows and family on the passing of Dot Burrows from the Stanhope Community Condolences to the Harris family on the passing of Kathleen Jean HARRIS 24/6/1921 7/1/2016 from the Stanhope Community Paper & Printing kindly donated by FONTERRA Page: 7

8 Stanhope Monster Garage Sale Sunday 14th February 8:30 am Start You are invited to: RUSHY RAG REVIVAL Vintage, and Eclectic clothing and handcrafts 29 High Street, Rushworth Sausage Sizzle All sites undercover Parking available Site bookings Phone: Shine Church Meeting every week on Sunday for a service at the Stanhope Community Hall at 10am Shine Youth & Young Adults every Friday between 7pm -9pm Contact Wal Sinapius on ph for more details Wal Sinapius Shine Church, Stanhope, vic PH (m) wal.sinap@westnet.com.au BBQ Roster for February Monster Garage Sale February Football/Netball Club March Lions Club are March Stanhope Primary School Sue and Aileen with former owner Gillian Sue Sheers and Aileen Gray of Stanhope are the proud new owners of Rushy Rag Revival, Rushworth. We would like to invite you to an open night on the 6th of 6pm-9pm Please Phone and leave a message if you would like to attend. Turaton Music Company coming to Stanhope The popular Turaton Music Company will be performing in Stanhope this year on Sunday May 15th. Turaton is now preparing a concert together with the Oxalis Wind Quintet. The Quintet which comprises Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon and French Horn will play some instrumental pieces and also accompany the Choir in selected songs. This concert, sponsored by the Stanhope & District Development Committee, is in aid of the Stanhope Emergency Fund. Keep the date free - Sunday 15th May. More details later. Imojens Ride On November 16th 2015, 12 year old Stanhope girl Imojen Giffening was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. Imojen has two younger brothers who have had to remain at home with their father while Imojen and her mother are in Melbourne for treatment. This treatment will continue for the next 2 ½ years. Treatment for leukaemia is expensive and with both parents having to leave work, the family is in desperate need for help. We will be riding our horses approximately 220 km around the Goulburn Valley area from March 28th until April 2nd to raise much needed funds for the future treatment and for the leukaemia foundation. Donations can be left in tins marked Imojens Ride around the area or given directly to Belinda Sharples at Shaque-A-Taque Stanhope. Tag along riders are welcome for a donation for all or part of the ride. For more information please contact Belinda on Paper & Printing kindly donated by FONTERRA Page: 8

9 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 BIRDWOOD AVE STANHOPE PH Girgarre Farmers, Produce and Craft Market: every 2nd Sunday of the month from 8.30am 12.00noon YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY IS LOCATED AT THE STANHOPE BUSINESS CENTRE Business Centre Hours Monday Friday am 3.00pm Phone: (03) Paper & Printing kindly donated by FONTERRA Page: 9

10 More Than Skin Deep BUILDING & PLUMBING SUPPLIES 22 Birdwood Ave Cnr Union & Bradley St Stanhope. Vic 3623 Kyabram. Vic 3620 Tel: (03) Tel: (03) Fax: (03) Fax: (03) Remedial & Relaxation Massage at Stanhope Community Health Centre $60 for one hour or $35 for half hour Call Pauline Keegan for appointments On 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: Mobile: STANHOPE TRADITIONAL BUTCHERS 19 Birdwood Avenue, Stanhope ~ Open Tuesday to Friday ~ Hours 8.30am to 4.30pm ~ Saturday ~ 8.30am to 12.00noon Phone: KELLY CHEONG WW & JA CHEONG P/L ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS STANHOPE Phone/Fax: Mobile: REG NO: 6383 BOWTECH BOWEN THERAPY What can it do for me 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: TUES THURS TEL: Paper & Printing kindly donated by FONTERRA Page: 10

11 HAIRZONE Ladies & Men s Hairdressing 8 Birdwood Avenue, Stanhope SPRAY TANNING NOW AVAILABLE Douglas Livestock Services Stanhope Stud Stock & Commercial Cattle Carriers Hay Cartage Mobile: AH Ph/Fax: (03) 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 * 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 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: 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: Kyabram and surrounding areas Paper & Printing kindly donated by FONTERRA Page: 11

12 COWIE S CONTRACTING NEVILLE COWIE DISC SOD SEEDING MULTI-DISCING STANHOPE/TATURA/KYABRAM AREAS 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: Rob Armstrong Ducted heating and Evaporative Airconditioning, Solar hot water, Sewerage, Hot & cold water Natural & L.P Gas Roofing & spouting Reg. No Mobile: Phone: (03) JONES BROTHERS' TREE SERVICE Tree Pruning OR Removal Mulch for Sale 60 Foot Tower and Chipper Hire FREE QUOTES TREES: JIM STUMP REMOVAL: JOHN 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 between 11.00am and 3.00pm Monday to Friday. (03) Level 2, 41 Mundy St, Bendigo YOUR COMMUNITY BANK Paper & Printing kindly donated by FONTERRA Page: 12