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The
Bass
Valley
News
APRIL 2012
Volume 15 Edition 3
Extended Edition
bvcg.org.au
The Bass Valley News is a FREE publication provided for you by the Bass Valley Community Centre.
WHAT’S INSIDE
Pg 2
Bass Turns Pink
Saturday 14 April
Pg 4 & 5
Community Noticeboard
Pg 6
Bass Coast Shire News
Pg 7
Council Elections
Pg 8 & 9
News Around The Towns
Pg 10
Clean Up Aftermath
Pg 11
Entertainment & Trivia
Pg 12
Maru Koala & Animal Park
Maru Koala & Animal Park
1650 Bass Hwy Grantville
“It’s not as scary as you think!”
Counter Meals
5678 2206
Lunch Specials from $9.50
Dinner Specials every week.
Function Room available for
parties. Ring for competitive
prices on meals or
finger-food packages.
12 - 2pm 6 - 8pm Mon. Tues. Wed. & Thurs.
12 - 2:30pm 6 - 8:30pm Fri. Sat. & Sun.
Tues. Schnitzel Night $12 Sun. Roast Night $12
Thursday Nights - 8pm
~ Texas Hold’em ~
~ Poker ~
* glass replacements
* shower screens * splashbacks
* glass balconies * mirrors
* heater glass * wardrobe doors
* security doors and flyscreens
5678 0642 or 0407 553 084
bassglass.com.au
$6,000 RAISED FOR BASS OCCASIONAL CHILD CARE
The Federal and State Governments withdrew their funding of Take-ABreak Occasional Care programs late in 2011 with statewide implications
for service providers. The Bass Valley Community Centre, which operates
Bass Valley Occasional Child Care, has been busy ever since trying to raise
funds to keep the program going.
It was local young mum, Kiani Eden, who uses the child care service for
her two children so she can work, who came up with the idea to run an
auction fundraiser to raise vital funds for the centre. Kiani proceeded to
seek out volunteers, number one being Peter Hill from OsaBrands, who
was keen to help. With support from the community centre at Bass, Peter
and Kiani proceeded to organise the fundraiser firstly by sourcing
businesses that could donate items for auctioning.
The fundraiser was held on Saturday 3 March at the Kilcunda-Bass Sports
Club. Locals who attended the night got right behind the event. Russ
Williams and Gordon Waterson, from Alex Scott Real Estate, Grantville,
kindly contributed their time to be the auctioneers for the evening. The
sports club was chosen for its excellent positioning and facilities. Child
Care Coordinator, Emily Walker and Assistant Coordinator, Rebecca
Clarke, were in the spirit by rattling tins and collecting money on the night.
Bidding kicked off at 7:30pm. Those who attended enjoyed finger-food,
raffles and giveaways. 50 items were sold with many fetching hundreds of
dollars for an exciting evening of friendly and competitive bidding. The
$6,000 raised will see this service financially secure this year and the Bass
Valley Community Centre thank Peter Hill and Kiani Eden for their hard
work and for showing such initiative.
Bass Valley Occasional Child Care provides an educational early learning
program which enhances children’s development and provides an
opportunity for additional socialisation in our rural region. It is the only
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one of its kind in our area and supports families of Bass, Coronet Bay,
Corinella, Tenby Point, Grantville, Pioneer Bay, The Gurdies, Woolamai,
Almurta, Kernot, San Remo, Kilcunda and other smaller regional towns
within Bass Coast, including areas of Phillip Island. This service is for local
rural kids and supports local families.
The Bass Valley Community Centre will continue to seek out funding to
retain the service they have been providing for 20 years. The highly sought
after program is in high demand, most often with a waiting list. It is only
limited by funding.
Bass Valley Occasional Child Care will gratefully accept any future
financial contributions and/or donations. Enquiries can be made to the
Centre Manager, The Bass Valley Community Centre, phone 5678 2277.
The Bass Valley Community Group Inc. (BVCG) thanks all the businesses
who donated items for the charity auction, those who supported the
fundraiser and Peter Hill and Kiani Eden. Tanya Hughes - BVCG.
Lauriston
Thoroughbred
Farm
KILCUNDA-BASS
SPORTS CLUB
BAKEHOUSE
CAPEVIEW
Gippsland
KENT & SHIRLEY EDEN
Estate Grown & Preferred
KILLY-BASS GOES PINK FOR THE FIRST TIME
In February, the Under 12s cricket team had a very ‘pink’ weekend to raise money for the McGrath Foundation. $350 was raised through a sausage sizzle
and the sale of raffle tickets. Saturday's game saw the B2 team pretty in pink as they set about the business at hand against MDU with umpire Bob Allan
officiating. Sponsors and past players supported the day and the overall tally amounted to $1395.90. The club would like to thank all the volunteers and
sponsors who made this event a success. More cricket details, including the finals results, are on page 9.
JUNIORS
SENIORS
Back L-R: Lincoln Brock, Daniel Blackney, Jordan Garratt, Coach Andrew
Blackney, Mack William and Steven Burchell. Front row L-R: Dylan Taylor,
Ryley Duff, Jack Rosenow, Marten Graham-Edden, Tyler Pipicelli, Megan
Hocking, Joshua Coleman, Kadison Duff and Ross Pryor.
Back L-R: Ray Gardiner, Bob Allan (umpire), Ryley Duff, Heath Grace,
Simon Blake, Cameron Davidson, John Dakin and Scott Shelton.
Front L-R: Blake Egeberg, Trevor Aplin (keeper), Dino Masinovic and Darcy
Clay. Absent: Ben Nicholls.
Weekly Activities
Bass Valley Community Centre
Bass School Road Bass 3991
Ph:
5678 2277
Fax: 5678 2242
(General Enquiries) admin@bvcg.org.au (Newsletter) bvn@bvcg.org.au
Website: bvcg.org.au
at the Bass Valley Community Centre
- MONDAY BASS VALLEY FRIENDSHIP GROUP (Home and Community Care)
10:00am - 2pm. We welcome all members of the community.
Lunch is provided and transport in our Community Bus to and
from the centre can be arranged. Wheel chair access is
available. Cost $12. Phone 5678 2277.
- TUESDAY BASS VALLEY OCCASIONAL CHILD CARE
9:30am - 2:30pm. Active Early Childhood Development
Program. Qualified staff. Contact the centre on 5678 2277.
Cost: $25 flat daily rate (pre-payment required).
Bookings essential.
COMMUNITY BUS to WONTHAGGI
Pick up from 8:45am. Bookings essential. Call 5678 2277.
Cost: $12 return. (Non-members $15.)
~ OFFICE HOURS ~
Mon to Thurs: 9am - 3:30pm Friday: 9am - 3pm
Deadline for Bass Valley News inclusions - 20th of the month
The Bass Valley News is a voluntary community newsletter
which covers the Bass Coast (including Phillip Island) and parts
of South Gippsland. 1700 copies are distributed monthly to
Bass, Cape Woolamai, Corinella, Coronet Bay, Cowes, Dalyston,
Grantville, Kilcunda, Lang Lang, Newhaven, San Remo, Smiths
Beach, Surf Beach, Silverleaves, Rhyll, Wonthaggi and Ventnor.
~ Advertising Costs in B&W - GST inclusive ~
Small (typical) = $ 17.50
Double small = $ 35.00
Quarter page = $ 60.00
Half page
= $100.00
Full page
= $180.00
Double page = $320.00
Other ads are negotiable. Long term ads are welcome.
Community and non profit ads are free of charge.
The Bass Valley Committee of Management and staff thank all
our advertisers for their continued support.
BASS VALLEY LANDCARE 5678 2335
LEAD LIGHTING
10am - 12:00pm. Cost $5.
DROP IN DAY
10am - 2:30pm. Drop in for a chat and a cuppa. Play pool,
cards, darts or scrabble.
- WEDNESDAY BASS VALLEY FRIENDSHIP GROUP (Home and Community Care)
10:00am - 2pm. We welcome all members of the community.
Lunch is provided and transport in our Community Bus to and
from the centre can be arranged. Wheel chair access is
available. Cost $12. Phone 5678 2277.
- THURSDAY DROP IN DAY
10am - 2:30pm. Drop in for a chat and a cuppa. Play pool,
cards, darts or scrabble.
PATCHWORKING
10am - 2pm. Drop in and see what our patchwork group is up
to. You are welcome to join in at anytime during the term.
- FRIDAY BASS VALLEY OCCASIONAL CHILD CARE
9:30am - 2:30pm. Active Early Childhood Development
Program. Qualified staff. Contact the centre on 5678 2277.
Cost: $25 flat daily rate (pre-payment required).
Bookings essential.
REIKI
10am. Reiki natural healing method is held each Friday
morning. For further information call 5678 2277.
COMMUNITY BUS to WONTHAGGI
Pick up from 8:45am. Bookings essential. Call 5678 2277.
Cost: $12 return. (Non-members $15.)
Articles published in the Bass Valley News are not
necessarily the views of the editor and/or the Bass
Valley Community Group’s Committee of Management.
~ Editor - Ian Cole ~
APRIL 2012
* * * EDITORIAL * * *
Hi all. Again I have run out of room to
publish some pending articles. These
included recent activities from the Bass
Valley Primary School, the Coronet Bay
Boat Ramp opening and a follow-up
article related to February’s front cover
story on the giant pine tree which toppled
in Bass. Fingers crossed for next month.
For some time now I have been advertising for badminton players so I
could form a new group or club, mainly for people living in the Waterline
areas including Phillip Island. But someone has already done this with a
new group being formed at Cowes this year. The group meets at the
Phillip Island Leisure Centre in Church St on Tuesday evenings from 6pm
to 9pm. So far, about 10 to 20 people have shown interest and the
group’s co-founder, John Tennant, is keen to see more players join with
the possibility of forming a competition if enough interest is shown.
Rackets are available. You can contact John on 0418 919 009. Ed.
‘BINGO’ THURSDAY 7:30PM BASS OVAL
In this edition
Page 2 Bass Op Shop and Fundraising Auction for Bass Child Care.
3 Weekly activities at Bass and the Editorial.
4 & 5 Community Notice Board includes Beef Agricultural Education,
Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, Easter Dawn Church Service,
CWA Expo, Kernot Casserole Dinner Night, World’s Greatest
Shave, Bridge, Coronet Bay Easter Sunday Beach Fair and
News from the Corinella & District Community Centre.
6 Bass Coast Shire News.
7 Bass Coast Shire Council Elections and Bass History Book.
8 & 9 News Around The Towns.
10 Clean Up Australia Day.
11 Entertainment & Trivia.
12 Maru Koala & Animal Park - Pirate Festival.
13 &14 Business Directory.
15 &16 Special Business Advertisements.
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The
Bass
Valley
News
COMMUNITY
Gippsland Beef Agricultural Education Inc. is a non-profit group
committed to enhancing the opportunity for the youth of Gippsland to
further develop their potential in all facets of agriculture by the
provision of seminars, demonstrations, field days, training camps and
mentoring schemes. The group achieves this by the use of industry
professionals equally committed to providing their time, skills and
knowledge for the benefit of regional youth. This year’s camp will be
held from Friday 13 April to Sunday 15 April at the Woolamai Race
Course and is for 8 year olds to adults.
Topics this year will include freeze branding, artificial insemination,
industry careers as a stock agent in ring craft, clipping, cattle handling,
grooming and much more.
For further information please contact the secretary, Nadine Verboon
on 5674 9315 or 0417 001 287 or alternatively contact the President,
Lesley Gilchrist on 5678 8283. gippsbeefeducation@gmail.com
Feel like you need to take some time out?
Well the perfect opportunity is just around the corner with Australia’s
BIGGEST Morning Tea. It’s a great chance to catch up with friends and
neighbours and take time out to enjoy a cuppa and a good chin wag. You
will also be helping to raise important funds for Cancer Council Australia
and helping this organisation to continue its work in reducing the impact of
cancer on all Australians. Come join us.
Australia’s BIGGEST Morning Tea
Cornet Bay Hall - Gellibrand St
Monday 30 April 10:30am - 1pm
For more information contact Trish on 5678 1017.
LANG LANG COMMUNITY
FAMILY MEDICINE
Bulk Billing for all Medicare Card holders
same day appointments available
Dr HOWARD McCORMICK
Dr WIN NAING
Dr ANDREY BUTREV
5 Whitstable Street, Lang Lang
Greg
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Ballroom Dancing
on Phillip Island
An enthusiastic group meet each week at
the Cowes Senior Citizens Club (CSCC)
for a fun night out of ballroom dancing.
CSCC, Lyons Crt, Cowes
parking at front or rear
~ Monday - 7:30pm ~
Come and meet new friends.
New members welcome.
Enquiries: 5952 2973.
Do you suffer from:
Back pain?
Stiff Neck or Shoulder?
Sports Injury etc?
Traditional Chinese
& Remedial
Massage
Deep Tissue - Relaxation Acupressure - Cupping
Fully Qualified Massage Therapist –
Maggie Kim
“Working
with the
Community”
Available to assist you with your concerns
in relation to Federal Government matters
Phone: 5979 3188 Fax: 5979 3034
Anglican Church
Smythe St, Corinella
SERVICES:
1st Sunday of the month .................. 11am
Other Sundays .................................. 9am
1st Wednesday of the month ..... 10:30am
FREE COMMUNITY LUNCH Corinella Community Centre
1st Friday of the month ................... 12pm
OP SHOP
Monday, Thursday, Friday .. 10am to 2pm
Saturdays ................. 9:30am to 12:30pm
1 hour massage - $60.00
Sessions are held at the Bass Valley
Community Centre
on Thursdays between 9am and 3pm.
Bookings are essential.
Phone 5678 2277.
St Paul’s
Anglican Church
Parish of Bass and
Phillip Island
5997 5799
6 Hade Ave
‘Caring Family Medicine’
Bass
Rector
Easter Sunday Dawn Church Service
Rev.
Greg
Magee
Corinella Foreshore - 8th April at 6:30am
5952 2608
Led by Rev. Brenda Burney
Everyone welcome Enquiries 5678 0798
Lay Pastoral
Breakfast afterwards at St. Georges Anglican
Assistant
Church meeting room, Smythe St, Corinella
Denis Gardiner
5678 8812
St. George’s
Hunt MP
Federal Member for Flinders
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Test Your
Knowledge
Questions
are on page 11.
Answers are
below.
1. Cape York
Peninsula.
2. Joan Sutherland.
3. Jack Trengove at
Melbourne.
4. Kodak.
5. Daniel Andrews.
6. Japan.
7. Golden Wattle,
Acacia pycnantha.
8. 64.
9. 81.
10. Tutankhamen.
11. Dan Kelly.
12. Cathy Freeman.
13. Kangaroo and emu.
14. 500.
15. In Milan in the
Santa Maria delle
Grazie.
16. Alice Springs.
17. German measles.
18. St. Francis of
Assisi.
19. Charlton Heston.
20. Sagittarius.
Beef Agricultural Education
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Holy Communion
12:30pm
Every Sunday
Bring and share
lunch following the
service.
Newcomers most
welcome.
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APRIL
The
Bass
Valley
News
NOTICE BOARD
Anyone for
Bridge?
Kernot Uniting Church
presents the annual
Casserole Dinner Night
Friday 15 June - 7pm - Kernot Hall
Why play Bridge? Apart
from the fact that if you
enjoy playing cards it is the
best game ever. It’s the
chance to meet and greet
new friends and exercise
the brain at the same time.
This is excuse enough to
call us on the club mobile,
0400 815 353 and come
and learn with us. We meet
every Monday and
Wednesday in our club
room at the back of
the Newhaven Hall. On
Thursday afternoon we
have supervised play and
lessons. The starting time
is 12:15pm for 12:30pm
play. All are welcome.
Adults $16 Students $12 Children $6
(Children under 5 free) BYO Drinks and Glasses
All welcome Enquiries 8290 1331
CWA BASS GROUP
58th Annual Exhibition of
Handicrafts, Art &
Home Industries
News from Corinella & District Community Centre (CDCC)
Corinella Public Hall, Smythe St, Corinella
Saturday 31 March 10am - 4pm
Sunday
1 April 10am - 4pm
Admission $3
Children accompanied by an adult FREE. Light lunches, morning and afternoon teas.
Demonstrations, Trade Tables, Raffles, Mystery Jars.
Enquiries to Elizabeth Milner - 5678 3280.
worldsgreatestshave.com
Phillip Snelson, a member of the Bass Valley Friendship Group, will be
getting shaved at the Bass Valley Community Centre on Monday 2 April at
about 10am. If you would like to support Phillip, come along and witness
this occasion. Donations will be accepted on the day or during office hours.
Computer 1 (beginners continuing through Term 2) and Computer 3 (more
advanced learners developing computing skills). Thursdays. Enrol ASAP.
There will also be a new Image Media course (digital photography) and
farming courses with Bass Coast Landcare Network. Contact 5678 2335.
Workshops in Term 2: Chinese Brush Painting - 4 sessions, from 1pm until
3pm on Fridays from early May. Participants have enjoyed this term’s class
so much that Rosemary is happy to re-run the group and open a second
class for new participants. Cost is $30 plus $60 for materials (payable to
the tutor).
Detailing legal responsibilities and
Governance Seminar FREE:
ramifications of executive committee members of Not-For-Profit groups/
organisations. Thursdays starting 12 April from 2pm until 5pm.
Healthy Living Seminar: Free to Over 50s. This introduction to Active4Life
will show you what you can learn from the following six fortnightly sessions
and show the great reference book which is ALL FREE for community
members aged over 50. Starts 24 May from 10:30am until 11:30am.
Scrapbooking and Calligraphy: How to make your first illuminated letter.
Community Bus Day Trips:
Lang Lang Golf Club. Thursday 17 May, departing Corinella at 10am.
Cost for bus is $20 per person. Lunch in clubhouse (extra cost) or BYO.
Playing 9 holes. Suitable attire and footwear required and BYO clubs if you
have them.
Philip Island Penguin Parade. Date and cost to be advised.
Regular Classes:
Lavender Moon Yoga, primary school tutoring, Strength Training, art classes.
8th Non-traditional Art & Craft Show & Sale: Easter weekend. Entry
forms available at CDCC or phone us to request by mail. Come to our
fundraising Outdoor Patio Cafe for coffee and cake or Devonshire teas. It’s
open mornings and afternoons during the Art Show viewing times.
Corinella & District Community Centre
Phone: 5678 0777 Email: coord@cdcc.asn.au Fax: 5678 0912
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BASS COAST SHIRE NEWS
Council Meetings and Briefings
The next public briefing is scheduled for Wednesday 4 April at
4pm. The next ordinary council meeting will be held at 5pm on
Wednesday 18 April at the Civic Centre, Wonthaggi. Agendas are
available on Council’s website from 5pm on the Friday prior to the
meeting or briefing or they or can be viewed at all Bass Coast
Shire Council Customer Service Centres.
Community Grants Program
Council invites applications for grants under the following areas:
• Community Grants to promote and assist community
organisations with self-help initiatives and programs
• Special Events for events organised by community
groups in Bass Coast Shire
• Minor Capital Works Schemes up to $5,000 matched
$1:$1 (including in-kind) for small scale facility
development programs by community groups
All applications must be made on the prescribed form and meet
the funding criteria set out by Council. Note that all applicants
must be registered with an ABN. Application forms and
information are available from the Shire website (go to
Community>Community grants) or the Shire offices. Applications
close on Friday 18 May.
Community Grants Forum
Council has adopted a new timeline for its Community Grant
Program. Successful applicants will be announced in August. As
part of the review of the grant program, there is a forum to assist
applicants to address the criteria and meet the requirements of
applying for and acquitting grants. The forum will be held at
the Kilcunda Community Hall, Bass Highway, Kilcunda on Tuesday
17 April at 6pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Planned Burns on Council Controlled Land
Council is working with the Department of Sustainability and
Environment, Parks Victoria and the local Country Fire Authority.
Brigades are now carrying out burns to reduce fuel on public land.
The first burn is in the Grantville Gravel Reserve between Stanley
Road and the Transfer Station. It is being complemented by a
roadside burn along Stanley Road. The burns are due to be
completed in late April depending on the weather. The burns are
a key part of a broader process to help protect life, property
and the environment from the threat of bushfire. For more
information on fires, planned burns or general fire safety, please
contact the Victorian Bushfire Information line on 1800 240 667.
Pet Registrations Due
Dog and cat registrations are due on 10 April. Under the Domestic
Animals Act 1994, all dogs and cats three months and older must be
registered with Council and micro-chipped or penalties will apply.
For more information visit our website, or contact us on the
number below.
General Information
Contact the Shire on 5671 2211 or 1300 BASSCOAST (226 278),
basscoast@basscoast.vic.gov.au or basscoast.vic.gov.au
BASS OP SHOP
OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK
Monday to Saturday 9am - 2pm
Sunday - closed
Stop and shop to help raise community funds
Community Op Shop
Are you having a clean-up or thinking
of cleaning out your house?
Think recycling, not only to donate but to buy
Think Hadden House Op Shop, Bass for
all your preloved quality items: Clothing,
toys, bric-a-brac, furniture, books etc.
Due to Government regulations we are
unable to accept second hand electrical goods
Funds raised by the Bass Op Shop assist the
Bass Valley Community Centre in providing
valuable community services and programs.
0411 421 801 or 5678 1183
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Bass Op Shop, just off the Bass Highway, next to
the Bass Hall in Bass School Road, Bass, Victoria
Phone: 03 5678 2277 Fax: 03 5678 2242
Email: admin@bvcg.org.au Web: bvcg.org.au
APRIL
CLARE LE SERVE TO STAND FOR COUNCIL
The
Bass
Valley
News
This is a paid advertisement.
Clare Le Serve announced at a community fundraising
event last month that she will stand for local council.
Councillors are elected by eligible residents and ratepayers
within the Bass Coast Shire and hold office for four years.
Bass Coast’s council elections will be held in October, when
Clare Le Serve will stand for the Leadbeater Ward.
With Mayor, Cr Veronica Dowman, stepping down as
Councillor for Leadbeater Ward, this position will become
vacant and residents will be required to vote in a new
councillor. This is a timely opportunity for Clare, who has
received overwhelming support from the community since
her announcement.
Many people will know Clare who has lived in Bass,
Coronet Bay, Tenby Point and Corinella. Clare is a local
and has been a Waterline/Bass Valley resident since 1973.
Clare and husband, Neil Le Serve, were dairy farmers for
Local Bass History Book
‘A Town Remembers When…’
From the success of last October’s Bass History Story Telling
Evening hosted by the Bass Valley Community Centre in Bass and
after successfully applying for a grant from the Bass Coast Shire,
local history enthusiast, Tanya Hughes, under the auspices of the
Bass Valley Community Centre, is now going to write a book from
the material gathered. This historical publication on Bass and its
surrounds will be launched later in the year. The large amount of
memorabilia collected so far is being preserved electronically.
Tanya welcomes additional information in the hope that more of
the community will come forward with historical memorabilia for
the book.
Tanya is very excited to be writing the book, especially since Bill
and Mary Finlay, originally from Bass and now living in
Wonthaggi, surprised Tanya with a cassette tape they found. The
tape has recordings of the June 1966 Bass Centenary Celebration.
Tanya said, “I was so excited, a bit scared to play it at first as it
hadn’t been played for 46 years and I feared it might chew up the
tape. But in the end I couldn’t resist having a listen. I was amazed
to hear the voices of 46 years ago and interviews with locals at the
event telling their stories and talking about their memories which
included a voice narrating the day’s events.”
On the tape they talk about the atmosphere in Bass on that day in
June 1966 with this notable quote. There are 300 to 400 cars here
in Bass today. There are people everywhere. “It’s beautiful”, said
Tanya, who feels so honoured to have the recording for use in the
book. Tanya plans to convert the tape to a DVD so it can be
preserved digitally for the future.
The 1966 Centenary Celebration in Bass was a huge success with
articles published in local newspapers from which Tanya has
snippets. One article in the Wonthaggi Sentinel Times, 16 June
1966, notes Bill Finlay as the President of the Bass State School,
no. 847.
The recorded speeches and interviews of a whole day and night’s
Back to Bass 1966 event are on the tape. Tanya said that the stories
and tales she listened to from 1966 were wonderful. “The tape is
very special and no doubt a privilege for me at this time to be
2012
many years in Bass and since then, Clare has spent over 30
years supporting local organisations, groups and charities
whose initiatives and projects have contributed to and
strengthened the community.
Clare has a significant presence within the community and
a strong understanding and knowledge of the local area,
culture, values and people.
Clare Le Serve brings a wealth of
experience and her popularity has
empowered her to strive to a
position where she can serve
her community at Council level.
She aspires to represent her
community and contribute to
Council’s priorities and objectives
and will seek the community’s
support at the election in October.
provided with such a historical memento, given that I’m writing a
book about the people of Bass”, said Tanya, who is feeling very
appreciative to the Finlay’s for the tape.
The book will feature ‘I remember when…’ stories from locals as
well as amazing recollections of bygone days, the people, the
community spirit, the events and the memories.
For those people yet to contribute, Tanya is still looking for any
old stories, photos, newspaper clippings, etc. If you would like to
be interviewed there is still time to do so but time to contribute to
this history book is limited. However, Tanya said that the history
gathering on Bass won’t end with the book. Long after its launch
people can still make contributions. Tanya hopes the collection
will continue to grow for many years to come, where she and those
who follow after her will ensure that this memorable collection is
preserved for future generations to appreciate. Profits from the
book go towards improvements at the Bass Valley Community
Centre.
Contact Tanya on 5678 2277 or email tanya@bvcg.org.au
Bass Valley Child Care
Located in Bass, just off the Bass Highway.
Qualified staff provide children with educational
stimulation and social interaction every
Tuesday and Friday, 9:30am to 2:30pm.
Quality care for up to 15 children per session, aged
6 weeks to 7 years. $25 flat daily pre-paid rate.
Bookings essential and enrolment forms can be
obtained through the centre’s main office.
Call 5678 2277 for bookings and more information.
Bass Valley Community Centre
Occasional Child Care Program
Bass School Road, Bass, 3991
Email: admin@bvcg.org.au
Website: bvcg.org.au
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Bass
Valley
News
NEWS AROUND
First Decade for Probus
The Probus Club of Corinella celebrated its 10th
Anniversary at its March meeting. Foundation
President, Ian Knight and 2011 President, Peter
Thick together cut the cake. Current President, Peter
Thick (picture right in each photo) then presented
Foundation President, Ian Knight (pictured left in
each photo) with a Life Membership in honour of his
dedicated service since the club's inception in 2002.
The club services the Bass Valley Region, not only
Corinella where it meets. Club meetings are held on
the 1st Monday of each month (except January)
starting at 10am at the Corinella & District
Community Centre. Members enjoy fun, fellowship,
listen to interesting speakers, have a monthly lunch
or dinner to celebrate and go on outings, including
bus trips. All are welcome. Come along and see
what we do. There is no obligation to join.
CWA Coronet Bay Branch: We meet on the 3rd Monday of the
month at the Corinella Community Centre. For further enquiries
contact Helen on 5678 2322 or Rosemary on 5678 0238.
CWA Grantville Branch: We meet at the Grantville Hall at
12:30pm on the 2nd Monday of the month. This month’s
meeting is Monday 2 April. Our competition will be a favourite
spoon. We will be making Easter bunnies from face washers. It
would be lovely to meet any local ladies who are looking for fun,
company and a cuppa and chat. For further enquiries you can
contact Judy on 5678 8553 on Gwenda on 5997 6372.
'A Night With Our Stars'
Re-screening for locals
Grantville Hall Friday 13 April at 7pm
The Bass Coast Shire Council and the Australian Centre for the
Moving Image (ACMI) presented nine short films showcasing
Bass Coast's quiet achievers and celebrated the local community
spirit and local community groups in the district.
These groups were interviewed and filmed by Australian
Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) last year. The minidocumentaries had their premiere screening night on 2 March at
the Wonthaggi Cinema, where many had the privilege to see the
mini-documentaries on the big screen for the first time. The
Grantville/Kernot CFA, the Bass Valley Community Centre, the
local Bendigo Bank Grantville and the Corinella Jetty were some
of the films from our Waterline/Bass Valley area.
The community who haven’t seen the films yet have expressed
a desire to do so. So a re-screening movie night will be held at
the Grantville Hall on Friday 13 April at 7pm.
Tins will be rattled for gold coin donations for the Grantville/
Kernot CFA.
Enquiries regarding the re-screening movie night can be made
to Tanya Hughes BVCG on 5678 2277.
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Red Cross Calling - with a Green Twist
March was usually the time for ‘Red Cross Calling’. In past years
members have raised funds by door knocking residents throughout
the area.
However in March this year, instead of the traditional door knock,
the Woodleigh Vale Red Cross elected to have a spit roast at the
Kernot Community Hall. Being held on 17 March on St Patrick’s
Day, the theme was GREEN, not only with the décor but with
clothing.
Seventy five people enjoyed a lovely spit roast with the lamb being
donated, as well as the potatoes and delicious salads. Of course no
country function is complete unless there are sweets. All the sweets,
including the green ones were ‘to die for’.
Sheila Campbell in welcoming everyone, commented that since the
outlay was limited it added to the total profit for the night. With door
takings and the raffle, $1,905 was raised. One of the raffle prizes was
a basket of green lollies!
Clare Le Serve, a Corinella resident and a long-time member of the
Woodleigh Vale Red Cross, made a surprise announcement during the
evening. She expressed interest in nominating for the Leadbeater
Ward in the forthcoming Council elections on Saturday 27 October.
Woodleigh Vale Red Cross ladies meet in member’s homes every
second month. Anyone wishing to donate to March’s Red Cross
Calling or for other enquiries contact Val Blackmore on 5678 8251.
A magnificent spread as one would expect from the
Woodleigh group, ready for the night’s fundraising dinner.
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THE TOWNS
Continued from page 2. The Kilcunda Bass Cricket Club have
achieved incredible results this season with three of its four senior
sides making the finals. With the A2 and B2 teams finishing 2nd
on their respective ladders and the C1 team finishing 4th, the club
was looking towards an exciting final series. The 4th side, C2,
captained by Andrew Blackney, finished 7th. With this new team
this season, the results were about educating juniors into senior
cricket and they certainly enjoyed the wins they achieved
throughout the year.
In March the club had a CENT-A-NUMBER night. This was a
great success. 1st Prize ($1000) Mick T. of Bass, 2nd prize ($300)
Shaun Tapscott, 3rd Prize ($100) Emma Eckhart.
Junior presentations were held on Sunday 11 March at the Bass
Social Rooms and were well supported by parents and friends.
Special thanks to the coaches, Andrew Blackney, Dean Pipicelli
and Cam Davidson for all their work throughout the season. The
Kilcunda Bass Cricket Club feels it is important to give children
every opportunity to be involved in sport at a club level and we are
fortunate to have experienced coaches to ensure they are learning
all facets of team participation. Club officials are already working
towards next season with Junior coaches to be appointed shortly.
We would also like to hear from anyone who would like to get
involved with any aspect of the game. Clinics can be arranged to
learn umpiring and scoring and just to have someone to help with
drinks is always appreciated. If you have children or grandchildren
who love to play cricket come and join them, watch them play and
improve your skills at the same time.
STOP PRESS: The A2 and B2 teams made their respective
Grand Finals but unfortunately both teams lost. Nevertheless this
was a fantastic result. The committee and supporters would like to
congratulate the captains and their teams for a successful season.
The captains are Steven Oates (A2), Trevor Aplin (B2) and John
Oates (C1). GO SHARKS!!!
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Two new businesses come to Grantville
Jan Welch, well-known for her business, Flowers All
Suburbs, has branched out into take-away. Jan, who ran
her flower business from home, then from Grantville until the
premises was bull-dozed to make way for new shops, has
now returned to Grantville with both her Flowers All Suburbs
and her new take-away venture simply called Janno’s.
To be competitive you need to offer something that is both
familiar but at the same time, new and refreshing. Janno’s
certainly does this. As well as a wide variety of pizzas, fish
and chips, pasta meals, quiches and souvlakis, Janno’s
offers quality roast dinners with a good selection of cooked
vegetables, every day. Yes that’s right, seven days a week.
At a price you will be ‘glad’ to pay and not ‘expect’ to pay,
the roast dinners are sure to be a winner.
If you have a sweet tooth there is gelato and a selection of
home-made cakes. To quench your thirst there is a choice
of soft drinks, juices, milk shakes and coffee blends.
Jan’s Flowers All Suburbs business is conveniently located right
next door to Janno’s. So you can now order your dinner and buy
a bunch of flowers all at the same time. Handy if you are out on
your first date.
Flowers All Suburbs offers a wide variety of flower arrangements
for weddings, funerals, cremations and other special occasions.
There are singles, bunches and bouquets, baskets and hampers
as well as teddies and balloons. Why not drop in to Janno’s or
Flowers All Suburbs next time you are in town or just passing?
These businesses are welcome additions to Grantville’s
business district and will complement the other shops and
services including the chemist next door which came to Grantville
in 2010. Spread the word - Janno’s.
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Bass Report - Ian Cole
Corinella Report - Barbara Oates
CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY AFTERMATH
This year 10 groups in the Bass Coast Shire signed on to clean up
Australia. These included Bass, Blue Gum Reserve in Cowes, Corinella
Foreshore, Coronet Bay, Kilcunda, Newhaven, Smith’s Beach, Surf Beach,
Wonthaggi and White Rd Bush Reserve in North Wonthaggi. The groups
took on the seemingly never-ending task of cleaning up after others.
This rubbish was collect from only one road in Bass.
BASS: As group coordinator
for Bass, I was hoping for a
good turnout in Bass compared
to other years but this wasn’t to
be with only two people turning
up to help. They were Ron and
Gwen Wiggins who are wellknown for their contributions to
These would have Bass. Some residents though
made great gifts.
did find time to neatly place
their rubbish outside of their
property for us to collect. This wasn’t exactly the idea behind Clean Up
Australia Day.
Wanting to call it off, I approached Ron who was keen to proceed with the
clean up, so off we went. After about two hours we had achieved our goal
which was to completely remove all rubbish from Bass Rd. Thank you Ron
and Gwen for your help.
An interesting pattern emerged from the clean up. When I analysed the
afternoon’s work, the food packaging was more abundant at the beginning of
Bass Rd and the further we moved out of town, the rubbish thinned out to the
point where there was hardly any rubbish towards the end of the road - a
distance of just over 3km. I came up with an interesting theory. In Bass
there are four outlets for food. This includes the recent addition of the Bass
24/7 roadhouse which has Caltex and McDonalds. McDonalds made my job
easier because as we all know their wrappers are clearly identifiable and
there were several of these along the road. From the location of the paper
wrappers, plastic, paper and aluminium drink containers, a pattern emerged.
Purchasers buy their food, then head out of town to their homes or simply for
a nice country drive across the Bass Hills. After buying their meals, they
begin eating as soon as they get in their vehicles. By the time they get to the
beginning of Bass Rd they are already half way through their meal. The first
thing to go is the bag that contained their meal, then a bit further up the road,
out goes the food container, then towards the end of Bass Rd, out go the
drink containers.
Some years ago, concerned at the growing amount of rubbish in our town,
I arranged for a tree lopping company to remove built-up debris from
beneath the Cypress trees which line Hade Ave, near the Bass Oval. We
also cleaned out rubbish from the culvert along this section. Finally, I
arranged for a sign to be erected at the beginning of Hade Ave, at the south
end of town. The sign warned passers-by that a heavy fine would be
imposed if caught littering. This sign has since been removed for unknown
reasons. The straw that broke the camel’s back was when I caught an
elderly well-to-do looking couple come into town, park at the Bass ‘dumping
ground’, i.e. the nature-strip adjacent to the oval, lift up their boot, look
around, then watch the woman throw a bag of rubbish in the culvert where
no-one would see it. Unfortunately for them I spotted her and in no uncertain
terms told them to take their rubbish, leave town and don’t come back.
To my pleasant surprise, since that time there has been a remarkable
difference in the area. I put this down to mostly a handful of out-of-towners
who were using Bass as a regular dumping ground whenever they went for
their country drives. I base this theory on the fact that the cycle of dumping
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stopped almost immediately after the changes. The rubbish now dumped
appears to be more from locals rather than out-of-towners. This is also more
apparent during the footy season due to the large number of people who
frequent the oval. Nevertheless, there has been an almost 100%
improvement in the area making the town look cleaner.
So what to do about it? Well, we were taught from an early age about lifethreatening things to watch out for. One that comes to mind is walking
across the road. Forget about looking left, then right, then left again. The
main thing is that we are told about this a million times, brainwashed if you
like, to the point where we just never walk across the road, be it a dirt track,
a walking track, a footpath, at traffic lights without looking first. Even if
crossing a dual carriageway I bet you still look left even when you know that
there are no vehicles coming from that direction. Those who do not look are
probably dead, seriously injured or just plain lucky.
So where am I heading with all this? The answer lies in the schools. Bring
in a program which instils in kids at an early age that littering is as bad as not
looking when crossing a road. Parents are not necessarily instilling this in
their kids simply because the parents too may have been brought up to think
that littering is not such a bad thing. It’s too late after primary school - simply
too late.
Since McDonalds, Subway and KFC have come to this area in recent
times, their packaging is seen all over our beautiful part of the country. This
is not to say that littering of this nature did not occur previously. It’s just that
there’s more of it due to more take-away businesses and of course the
population has increased considerably over time. Could I suggest that the
schools come up with some sort of competition for the kids? Like crossing
the road, not littering needs to be seen as automatic as not crossing the road
without looking first.
I will end on rather a sad note. And that is to say that much of the hard
rubbish collected would have been in good to excellent condition when
dumped. The three bicycles for instance, pulled out of the Bass River, would
have been excellent bikes, two of which were multi-geared mountain bikes
which are now worthless. There were other articles that would have been
useful but are now wrecked. The few items that were useful were taken by
scavengers from where the rubbish was stored pending collection by the
Shire council.
CORINELLA: The Corinella Foreshore Committee was another group that
pitched in on the day. They found that generally the rubbish quantity was
down on previous years which was attributed to the band of locals who,
when walking around the upgraded walking tracks or on the beaches, pick
up as they go. This is a priceless contribution and the community thanks
them immensely.
The group ended the day with members of the Coronet Bay Reserves
Committee who joined them for a sausage sizzle at Corinella after they had
also completed their clean up.
Since the clean up day we have had four instances of illegal rubbish
dumping: One television dumped at Cuthbert St at the end of the reserve
and four loads of garden waste dumped at the top roundabout above the
caravan park.
Look out for anyone who has just cut back their lavender. This is so
disappointing but a result to catching this illegal behavior is close at hand.
The Committee of Management is negotiating a deal to have motion sensor
cameras installed at entry points to the reserve as the Bayside City Council
have to catch similar behaviour. These have proven to be effective. Large
fines apply for people caught dumping rubbish.
The Corinella group.
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CORINELLA & DISTRICT
SENIOR CITIZENS’ CLUB
Mondays & Thursdays 1:00pm
Corinella Public Hall
Margaret: 5678 0716
ENTERTAINMENT & TRIVIA
CORONET BAY
ADULT SOCIAL CLUB
Tuesdays 7:30pm - 11:00pm
Coronet Bay Public Hall
Ken Nichols: 5678 0794
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+ + + Beating the odds + + +
Member for Flinders, Greg Hunt, was spotted chatting with the Bass Valley News Editor
before the race. Greg was working out his strategy after leaving his wetsuit at home.
Being positive in life is what keeps us going. For me, after requiring a
quadruple heart bypass in 2001 and suffering from a brain imbalance
which can cause depression and panic attacks, feeding my brain with
positive thoughts is imperative for a healthy and productive lifestyle.
My way is to set goals in sporting activities. This in turn requires the
need to train. By training I feel that I will have a better chance of living a
longer, healthier and productive life. I have played many sports over a
lifetime but badminton is the sport I have stuck with since the age of 14
with only a few years layoff to recuperate from accumulative injuries and
heart surgery. I play competition/social badminton on average about
twice a week, despite some concerns about wear and tear back injuries I
am having to closely monitor.
My father and mother died in their 60s from a brain hemorrhage and
cancer, respectively, Naturally, now in my 60s, I think about this and
wonder if I will end up the same way. So one thing I have tried to do to
avoid premature death is keep reasonably fit. Our family did live a healthy
lifestyle but my parents in their 60s were neither physically fit nor mentally
well. So I always have this in the back of my mind.
This year’s Cowes Classic in February, which entailed a 500m swim and a
4km run, was very tough. This was the 3rd one I had entered (and my 4th
San Remo Channel Challenge two weeks earlier). While the run was
relatively easy, in the swim we were confronted with a strong northerly
wind which produced up to one metre waves that smashed directly into
the swimmers. Unfortunately, I was not as prepared as I should have been
and early in the race my goggles filled with water. Not being able to see
where I was going meant that I could not time my breathing between the
waves and so I took in a considerable amount of water.
Now imagine being blind, held down in freezing water up to your neck,
not being able to breathe properly, having a stomach full of salt water,
having someone continually throwing buckets of water in your face and all
this time knowing you’ve had a massive heart attack some years earlier
and have a panic disorder. As you can imagine, at this time I was in a place
I did not want to be.
I was only seconds away from putting up my hand and crying out for
help. But I didn’t. “Mad,” you say. Probably. I am told this often. It was
at this point I had to think positive, think positive, think positive. Despite
part of my brain saying give it up, I knew I had done the training to get my
body through this and my cardiologist only three weeks earlier had said
that I had passed my annual stress test with no problems to speak of. It
was these positive thoughts that I had to use to defeat any negative
thoughts I had at the time. It was these thoughts and these thoughts
alone that got me through the swim leg.
Keeping fit and staying healthy in the 21st century is not easy. The key is
making the effort. Do something every day. Anything. Walk around the
block, take your dog out more often, smoke a few less cigarettes, cut down
on the alcohol, lower your salt, sugar and saturated fat intake. Yes, it is
hard staying fit for most of us, so I will finish off with that famous saying
from legendary Hawthorn football coach, John Kennedy:
"At least DO SOMETHING! DO! Don't think, don't hope, do! At least you
can come off and say, I did this, I shepherded, I played on. At least I did
something.” Ed.
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
A customer walked into the produce section of his local
supermarket in Grantville and asked to buy a half head of
lettuce. The boy working in that department told him that
they only sold whole heads of lettuce. The customer was
insistent that the boy ask his manager about the matter.
Walking into the back room, the boy said to the
manager, "Some idiot wants to buy a half head of
lettuce." As he finished his sentence, he turned around to
find the customer standing right behind him, so he added,
"And this gentleman (being the manager) kindly offered to
buy the other half."
The manager approved the deal and the man went on
his way. Later the manager said to the boy, "I was
impressed with the way you got yourself out of that
situation earlier. We like people who think on their feet
here. Where are you from, son?"
"Wonthaggi sir," the boy replied.
"Well, why did you leave Wonthaggi?" the manager
asked.
The boy said, "Sir, there's nothing but women of the
night and football players there.”
"Really?" said the manager. "My wife happens to be
from Wonthaggi."
"Get outta here!" the boy said. "Who'd she play for?"
2012
1. What is the most northerly point of mainland Australia?
2. Which Australian opera singer was known as La Stupenda?
3. Who this season became the youngest captain in Australian Football
League history?
4. Which famous photography company recently filed for bankruptcy in the
United States?
5. Who is the Victorian Opposition Leader?
6. Yen is the currency of which country?
Answers
7. What is the national flower of Australia?
on page 4
8. How many squares are there on a chess board?
9. And how many squares make up a Sudoku puzzle?
10. Which pharaoh's tomb was discovered by Howard Carter in the 1920s?
11. What was the name of bushranger Ned Kelly’s brother.
12. Which Australian athlete lit the Olympic Cauldron at the Sydney
Olympics?
13. What wildlife features on the Australian Coat of Arms?
14. How many sheets in a ream of paper?
15. Where in Italy would you find Leonardo da Vinci’s fresco of ‘The Last
Supper’?
16. Which Australian town was named after the wife of Sir Charles Todd?
17. What is rubella otherwise known as?
18. Which monk founded the Franciscan order?
19. Who played the title role in the epic film Ben-Hur?
20. Which sign of the zodiac is represented by an archer?
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MARU KOALA &
ANIMAL PARK
Grantville Pirate Festival
Saturday 14 April 10am - 3pm
“Arrgh me hearties, it’s time to dust off yer pirate gear and sail
into Grantville in search of adventure, fun and of course gold
booty!” Come dressed in your pirate and wenches outfits and enter
the colouring competition for a chance to win a pirate trophy or
medallion. The one low gate entry fee is actually cheaper than
buying an ‘all day pass’ on a normal day and includes entry to all
competitions, rides and activities, Pirate Pete’s Mini-golf and the
Animal Park.
Be entertained by the roving pirates and enjoy Captain MT Heads
live children's stage show. Lend a hand in the tug of war, test out
your skills in the wooden leg
throwing competition, or go bobbin’
for apples but watch out for the squid.
See if you can make it to the top of
the mast to reach the pirate flag and
then see if you can make the pirate
walk the plank and dunk him into
the water.
Enjoy the Blackberry Jam Bushband
and learn the pirate song and dance
and other music. There will be lots of
pirate goods for sale, food and drinks,
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pirate showbags and collect stamps on your own treasure map to
claim your free gold booty of gold chocolate filled coins.
Purchase your tickets from Maru or online via our website before
the 1 April and receive over 10% discount on entry prices. For
more information regarding the Pirate Festival you can visit our
website at marukoalapark.com.au
The rumours are true, we have a new female wombat at Maru
called ‘Roxy’ who featured in stories in the local Sentinel Times
newspaper. Like all new animals, Roxy will undergo a period of
quarantine, but should be out on display in April.
We have welcomed several new volunteers at Maru over the last
month, many of whom are studying to complete their Certificate II
or III in Captive Animal Management. We have also registered
several high school students who are doing their work experience
from school at Maru. Please feel free to contact us if you are
interested in volunteering with the animals.
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Carpet Cleaning
Supplying all your stationery needs — Orders on request
Laminating, Photocopying, Faxing, Billpay and much more
Magazines, Stationery & Ink Cartridges
Servicing Bass Valley & Surrounds
STATIONERY
2012
Marriage Celebrant
Lang Lang & Bass Coast
* Windscreens
* Machinery Glass
* Earth-moving Plant
Also chip/crack repairs and scratch removal
Available by appointment
Factory 4
Grantville Drive (Bass Highway)
GRANTVILLE 3984
ANIMAL CARE
Director: Geoff Rodda
0404 801 082
Contact Alan or Kaye
on 5678 1155
Automotive
Repairs
innovative environmentally
sensitive building design
2/1524 Bass Hwy, Grantville
Ph:5678 8635 Fax: 8080 0768
ON-SITE SERVICE
CELEBRANT
BURGESS MOTORS
inner space design
AUSGLAZE
Longarm Quilting
Practitioners
HYDRAULICS
5678 0969
0407 143 910
CHILD CARE
~ Call Tabitha ~
5678 0342 or 0430 537 392
1996 Bass Highway, Corinella
Competitive Prices / Delivery Available
COMPUTERS
CHILD CARE
Bass Valley Computers
Bass Valley Community Centre
Bass School Road, Bass
5678 8715
Occasional Care for
Babies and Toddlers
Pre-paid flat rate of $25
Tuesdays 9:30am - 2:30pm
Fridays
9:30am - 2:30pm
Call the centre on 5678 2277
1398 Bass Hwy Grantville
We specialise in the following:
* All PC & Laptop Sales, Repairs & Upgrades.
* Networking. Cable, Home-Plug & Wireless.
* Websites Hosting, Design. E-Commerce
* Point of Sale Systems and Software.
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TREE LOPPING
ENGINEERING
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* STUMP GRINDING * CHERRY PICKER
* TREE SURGERY & REMOVAL
* EXPERT WORK & ADVICE
GUARANTEED * FULLY INSURED
* PENSIONERS’ DISCOUNT
Free Quotes
Pensioner discounts
Tree pruning/preservation
Removals, mulch, firewood
Qualified & insured
Ringo 0468
0407 334 423
RESTAURANT
MECHANICAL
F a Ii h a i
A/H
Rentals
DEBBIE GOLBY
5678 8433
0407 343 368
SUPERMARKET
Bowen
5956 7600
143 Marine Pde, San Remo, 3925
Open Tue to Sun (Closed Mon)
Lunch: Fri to Sun 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Dinner: 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Factory 5, 24-26 Boys Home Rd, Newhaven
Trading Hours: Mon to Fri
Saturday
For bookings phone
8:30am - 5:00pm
8:30am - 1:00pm
ALL MECHANICAL REPAIRS
5678 5020
BUILDING SUPPLIES
Bass Coast
Interactive Hobbies
GARDENING
HOBBIES
Servicing West Gippsland & Phillip Island
All types of concreting done
No job too big or too small
5678 2014
Call Wayne 0433 802 212
87 - 89 Hade Ave, Bass
Hrs: Wed. - Fri. 1pm to 5pm
Sat. 10am to 3pm
YOGI BEAR'S LAWN MOWING
& GARDENING SERVICE
For all of your garden care needs
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135 Marine Parade
San Remo 3925
Phone: 5678 5337
5678 5756
Fax:
Hrs: 8am - 8pm, 7 days. Free Home Delivery
HOME MAINTENANCE
BASS CONCRETING
Planes, cars, gliders, helicopters, boats,
trains, kites, rockets, flight sims, flying
lessons, hardware & accessories.
5678 8020 or
0438 077 091
957 564
Manager: Leigh
Authentic Thai Taste
* Carpentry * Restoration
* Brickwork * Repairs
Over 30 years experience
Sales
RUSS WILLIAMS
GORDON WATERSON
B/H
PAUL OR LINDY
BUILDERS
REAL ESTATE
Professional, prompt and reliable service
No job too big or small
Call Graeme for your obligation
Free quotes
free quote
Pensioner discounts
0404 264 822
Fully insured
THE WICKED WOMBAT
RENOVATIONS
Island View
Homes
5678 0709
DANNY TOMPSETT - MASTER BUILDER
New Homes Extensions Renovations
islandviewhomes.com.au
* Fences * Pergolas
* Decks * House frames
* General Carpentry Work
5678 1059 or
0448 965 291
RALPH HARDING
(Formerly Roger’s Gardening Service)
Roger is back with lawn mowing
and general garden maintenance.
Regular watering and rubbish removal.
Pet minding service also available
at your own home.
20 years experience - satisfaction guaranteed.
Free quotes - call Roger
5678 8734 or 0403 025 429
VAN STEENSEL
TIMBER PTY. LTD.
BUILDING MATERIALS
FOR ALL YOUR BUILDING NEEDS
CNR. CORINELLA TURN-OFF
& BASS HWY GRANTVILLE
Ph: 5678
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8552
Fax:
5678 8413
R.E.C.No. 1624
PROMPT RELIABLE
SERVICE
At AusGems we offer a professional gem cutting service
with over 2000 designs. We sell the best quality gems,
‘rough’ and ‘synthetic rough’. We also sell Australian
sapphires and jewellery.
The Gurdies-St. Helier Rd. St. Helier 3989
By Appointment only - please note we are not jewellers
www.ausgems.com Ph: 5678 8715
BUILDING - CARPENTRY
We also purchase all old gold jewellery
Carat / Purity / Price per gram in AU dollars
8ct/0.333
9ct/0.375
10ct/0.417
14ct/0.585
15ct/0.625
18ct/0.750
21ct/0.875
21.6ct/0.900
22ct/0.916
24ct/0.999
~ Current daily price ~
5657 7304
* Joinery
* Tiling
* Furniture * Plastering
* Decks
* Repairs
* Pergolas * Renovations
Call John
0423 305 956
APRIL 2012
Pizzas
Roast Dinners
Souvlakis
Fish & Chips
Quiches
Pasta Meals
Hamburgers
Kids Meals Available
Sandwiches
Home-made Cakes
Coffee
Milk Shakes
Gelati
Soft Drinks
Shop 3 - 1524 Bass Highway Grantville
On the bay side of town
5678 8999
Mon to Sat 6am - 10pm
Sun 10am - 10pm
* Home delivery coming soon *
Your invitation to attend
community consultation sessions…
WATER PLAN 3 - what is it?
Water Plan 3 is a five year plan (2013 - 2018) seeking to address key issues in relation to water and waste water services for
our region, outlining a plan to meet the growing service needs of customers and stakeholders. During its development we will
look at the proposed pricing path and the average bill impacts, breakdown of major cost drivers and proposed capital works.
We would like to know what you value in the services we provide.
During our Community Engagement sessions we will provide information and invite your feedback on:
* Proposed pricing & tariffs * Introduction of guaranteed service levels * Proposed Capital Works
Win a water saving appliance
As a thank you for the time invested by you, all customers participating in our water plan consultation process
will be entered into a draw for a chance to win a water saving washing machine or dishwasher. Simply attend
a session or complete the customer feedback survey that will be provided in your next account or alternatively
visit our website and follow the links to our online survey. www.westernportwater.com.au
Have your say on the future water management for our region.
Community Consultation Timetable
Date
2 April
4 April
11 April
18 April
19 April
Location
Grantville Transaction Centre
Cowes Woolworths Complex
Cowes Cultural Centre - meeting room 1
San Remo street stall
Newhaven Westernport Water Office
Event
Open Forum
Expo Stand
Open Forum
Expo Stand
Drop in Day
Time
6.30 - 8pm
9 - 12 noon
1 - 2pm
12 - 3pm
2 - 6pm
Terms & conditions: Competition opens 26 March 2012 at 9am (AEDST) and closes Friday 29 June 2012 at 4pm (AEST) and drawn
Monday 2 July 2012 at midday (AEST) at Westernport Water Offices 2 Boys Home Rd Newhaven. The winner will be notified directly
and published in the Phillip Island & San Remo Advertiser, the South Gippsland Sentinel Times, the Bass Valley News and at
www.westernportwater.com.au in the first week of October 2012. To be eligible for the prize draw you must be at least 18 years of age
and a registered customer of Westernport Water. Westernport Water employees and their immediate family are not eligible to enter.
Colbert Villas
Affordable, low maintenance, carefree living. Modern and stylish
2 and 3 bedroom villas now selling off the plan. Brick and render
construction with Colorbond roof. Walk-in robe and ensuite.
Exceeds 6 star energy rating. Ideal retirement location close to
shops, public transport and beach.
Agent
Peter Lynch - 0418 971 899
peter.lynch@stockdaleleggo.com.au
Purchase off the plan now for stamp duty savings.
Be part of the friendly, vibrant Grantville community.
Details of plans available at www.illowraprojects.com.au
2 bedrooms/single garage $275,000
3 bedrooms/double garage $295,000
Stockdale & Leggo believes this information is correct but it does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information.
You should make your own enquiries and check the information. Certain information has been obtained from external sources and has not been independently verified.
5678 8700
Shop 1, 1503 Bass Highway, Grantville Vic 3984
www.stockdaleleggo.com.au/grantville
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