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May 2018 Anakie Advocate page 16


The Anakie Advocate is proudly printed by John Eren, MP. Distribution covers Anakie, Balliang, Maude, She Oaks, Staughton Vale and Steiglitz.

Submissions for the next issue must reach the community house by 18 May. Anakie & District

Community Group has no affiliation with any political party.

Anakie Community House 2115 Ballan Rd Anakie 3213 Mondays 9 to 5pm Tuesdays to Thursdays 1 to 5pm during terms

phone/fax 5284 1359 email [email protected] website www.anakiecommunityhouse.org.au

May 2018

Lyn Findlay retires from

Anakie Primary School see page 9

Led by Andre and Karl, these children took advantage of the great weather and a local

event, to attend a Skateboard Day during term holidays. The tasty hot dog lunch, prepared by Sandra and Lyn, was an added bonus!


The Anakie Advocate is published monthly by Anakie & District Community Group

(ABN 59 938 073 014; Inc. # A14775P). Letters/articles must include name &

address (withheld upon request). Submissions will be published in the next

issue, space permitting.

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10% discount for advance payments of 12 or more (eg: 12 x 1/8th page $60.00; 12 x ¼ page $120.00). Proceeds from

advertising assist with publication costs.

1st Anakie Scouts Thursdays 7 - 9pm Anakie Hall, S/Vale Road

New members welcome Enquiries - Ruth 0438 322 278

Anakie Tae Kwon Do

fun & fitness classes for all the family & all ages, teaching effective street defence, using kick bags, focus pads & other equipment.

Monday and Thursday 6.30-8pm, 655 De Motts Rd. Private lessons

available: 5284 1239

1 s t A n a k i e C u b s for boys and girls 7 to 10 years meet Wednesdays 6.30 to 8pm Anakie Hall, Staughton Vale Rd

Ruth 0438 322 278

St Bridgid’s Catholic Church: Ballan Rd Anakie. Mass times 11am Sundays fortnightly. 5286 1230 Anglican Church: St Georges, Balliang. Vicar: Revd Richard Litjens. Services: 2nd Sunday 10.30. Communion, 4th Sunday 9am morning prayer. 5367 5362. Uniting Church: Thelma Ross Memorial, Parwan Sth. Diane

5367 3097. Services suspended.

Lara Uniting Church: Cnr Flinders Avenue/Forrest Rd. Lutheran public divine service 3rd Sundays 1.30am.

5278 2443.

Anakie and district church services

The Geelong regional mobile library bus visits Anakie fortnightly on Tuesdays

from 2 - 4pm May dates: 8 and 22.

wildlife shelter Sandi Murdoch

CARE OF INJURED & ORPHANED ANIMALS

5284 1380 all hours


The next training will be held at the station at 9am on 6 May. During April, the brigade was relativity busy supporting neigh-bouring brigades attend small grass fires, mainly due to crop burns getting out of control from farmers. Still be vigilant if burning off; grass-lands are relatively dry and weather conditions can change quickly. Some members assisted in fire control and blacking out in the state’s south-east mainly around the Camperdown/Cobden complex fires. The fire is still burning in ‘peat’ in the Cobden area and will be for some time. This fire is a timely reminder that a fire can start any time, anywhere and it was very lucky there was no loss of life. Permits are being issued by City of

Greater Geelong and Golden Plains Shire. You must obtain a permit (free of charge) before you can commence any burning. If you see a grass fire, check first - i.e. have a good look around before ringing 000; it may just be a controlled burn off. In saying that, keep an eye out for other suspicious behaviour and if in doubt report immediately. FIRE RESTRICTIONS ARE STILL IN PLACE. Do not breach permit conditions - we are instructed to report all infringements to the CFA and Victoria Police. You will be charged if found to be outside the permits requirements or if you don’t have a permit.

Paul Moore 4th Lieutenant Anakie Fire Brigade

Anakie Rural Fire Brigade News Captain Ian Macdonald Secretary Robert Hazelton

ph: 0433 830 133 ph: 5281 2101

April roster - all vehicles are to be functionally checked & run approx 30 klm Members: take note of rosters. If you are unable to attend, you need to arrange a replacement

6 May Training Training Training Trianing

13 May M Lawrence P Moore P Carroll S Macdonald

20 May N Giacometti M Primmer C Brislane J Primmer

27 May I Macdonald J Sanders R Hodges R Antill

Sunday radio checks @ 8.30am - vehicle drivers, please be here May Tanker 1 Tanker 2 Anakie FCV Ultra light Station

6 C Watts G Hodges L Hodges K Dwyer S Hill

13 M Lawrence P Moore P Carroll S Macdonald K Giacometti

20 N Giacometti M Primmer C Brislane J Primmer T Battle

27 I Macdonald J Sanders R Hodges R Antill R Burns


Sewing Alterations

Reasonable Rates

Zip replacement

Hems taken up - dresses and trousers

Call Pauline on 5284 1451

Excavator, grader, truck & trailer and

bobcat hire * post hole digging * trenching * sites cleared * rubbish removed * driveways formed * general excavations

Supplier of quality

gravel, crushed rock, loam, etc.

Anakie

Call

0409 028


Community Connections

Project Anakie & District Community

Group thanks the City of Greater Geelong for funding its Connected Community Project. The grant has subsidised several activities, with

the following still to be held:

Subsidised first aid course/CPR update - see page 5.

Subsidised male choir at Anakie Hall on Thursday 14 June.

Free hot dogs lunch at a skate-board day during term holidays.

Free activities at two 3 & 4 year old activity group sessions.

Subsidised trip and exhibition for art group during 2018.

Subsidised bus trip and lunch for interested residents, during winter.

1st Anakie Scout Group What a fabulous term 2 we are looking forward to! Not only will the scouts and cubs be going on a hike ( which they will be planning themselves), they will also be visiting the Geelong Peace memorial and participating in the ANZAC Day March at Meredith, as they have done in past years. We are also welcome Anabel as a parent helper. C’mon board! This will also be Remote Red Wolf’s last Scout Group Corner. She lives in Bendigo now and apart from ‘Bendigonian’ activities taking her mind away from Anakie goings on, it is difficult to keep her mind on dates and times etc. After enjoying this promotional and thoroughly enjoyable writing in the Anakie Advocate over the past years, it is time to hang up her ‘pen’. Adieu friends

Congratulations

Sally (Forman) and Daniel Larkins, on the arrival of a son, William, a brother for Michelle.

Erin Butcher and Jack Woodyard on the birth of your first child, a daughter, Lylah.

Jacqui (Gibbs), Scott and big sister, Harriet Forman on the arrival of a son and brother, William.



Health News & More... Influenza: attacks the lungs, nose and throat. Young children, older adults, pregnant women and people with chronic disease or weak immune systems are at high risk. Symptoms include fever, chills, muscle aches, congestion, cough, runny nose, headaches and fatigue. The flu is treated primarily with rest and fluid to let the body fight the infection on its own. Pain relievers like Paracetamol may help with symptoms. An annual vaccine can help prevent the flu and limit its complications. The vaccine consists of a dead virus which will not give you the flu. If you happen to get the flu or a head cold after receiving the vaccine this is just an unfortunate co-incidence and not related to the vaccine. A bout of the flu typically lasts one to two weeks, with severe symptoms subsiding in two to three days. However, weakness, fatigue, dry cough, and a reduced ability to exercise can linger for three to seven days. Worldwide the influenza virus continues to kill significant numbers of people every year. Furthermore, the time lost in the workplace has a serious impact on the economy. The influenza vaccine is given annually as the virus mutates regularly so the vaccine must be changed accordingly. The peak flu season in Australia is June, July August and September so the ideal time to have the vaccine for optimum coverage is the start of May. So, do yourself a favour, get a flu injection and if you are over 65 or have a chronic condition it’s free! e: [email protected] Ph: 0425 731 295 Be well and create your happiness..!!

Reflexology + Lymph Drainage Foot & Hand Care Ear Candling Gluten-free dietary & recipe support

Carole Hofflin Dip. R, Cert III Foot & Hand Care, RN Member: RAoA, IICT

By appointment: 0425 731 295

Clinic: 380 O’Neils Lane, Anakie, Vic, 3213

89 Mornington Street North Geelong Vic 3215 Mobile: 0425 731 294

Fax: 5272 3024

Supplier of automotive oils, lubricants, filters etc. Official dealer for CROMMELINS

MACHINERY, suppliers of Subaru-powered equipment: petrol or diesel. Industrial en-

gines, fire pumps, trash pumps, generators, brush cutters, trench diggers, cement mixers,

post hole diggers and much more. For an extensive product list go to our website. Ring Albert for more details; some order

pick-ups available from Anakie If you knew, you would use

Subaru-powered equipment too!


TROTTER TRANSPORT & WATER CARTAGE

22,000 litres (approx 4,900 gals) tanker deliveries

SPECIALISING IN CLEAN WATER DELIVERIES

Kelvin Trotter 0418 520227

0407 504 853

Tippy’s Home Butchery Service

We’ll kill it & chill it ready for

you to grill it

Call Tippy on 0411 730 291

Anakie Football & Netball Club - Friday night dinners second Friday this month from 6pm

Great home-style meals & prices More information 5284 1414 club

4 May and 1 June

Full hall or supper room. Kitchen, round tables, trestles, chairs,

crockery, cutlery to 150 places Equipment & utensils available

for off-site hire community house - 5284 1359 Ray 84 1212 or 0408 528 412


Let’s cook! Monday 21 at 2pm. Cabbage rolls. Guest chef, Olga. Some ingredients supplied, some to bring; ring for list. $2 per person.

Free hearing tests ask others to repeat things? struggle with group conversations? think others are mumbling? have difficulty hearing in noisy

situations, like cafes, malls etc? got the TV/radiio turned up high? Book a free test at the community

house Monday 7 during afternoon. You will get an honest

result, with no pressure to purchase hearing aids.

classes & activities in May

Men’s choir Anakie Hall on Thursday 14 June. Transport will be available to anyone who may need it. $5 per person, tickets

available now. Children welcome at no cost.

Save a life - maybe!

Tuesdays 29 May CPR & 5 June full course 6 to 9.30pm. $110 course; $30 CPR only ($40 subsidy each). Complete online HLTAID001 theory assessment and bring certificate to first session. Details/bookings - 5281359.

Making Cancer Aids All volunteers welcome, with or without a sewing machine - jobs

for all! Wednesday 23 anytime between 10am and 4pm. Lunch and

afternoon tea provided.

Whole-body exercises

Light exercises, stretches, breathing @ relaxation, ideal for all ages.9.30am Mondays. $15 per class. Limited childcare available @ $2 per child. Tutor: Kellie.

Sarah says, “Wonderful!”

crosswords Try to solve some of these intriguing puzzles. Great for puzzle enthusiasts, regardless or whether or not you have ever tried to solve cryptic cross-words. Thursday 3 at 1.30pm. $2, includes afternoon tea.


Save time and travel costs; meet the neighbours and get the best of services - right here in Anakie

UnfinishedFinished Objects 1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 1.30pm

Bring sewing, art or anything at all and get it

done in company! $2. Next: 2 and 16 May.

Mondays 9am- noon Babies, toddlers,

pre-schoolers. Lifelong friendships can start at playgroups - kids & adults!

remedial myotherapy massage Only one place available at the moment, but be quick! Free childcare - must be pre-booked. 9 May. Facilitator: Sandi.

A(nakie) A(rt) A(cademy) Tuesdays @ 1.30pm Classes each week,

occasional trips to galleries and end of year exhibition.

$20 per class. 5284 1359 for further details.

Tutor: Emma.

Anakie Advocate Help a small group of volunteers collate and fold Anakie’s monthly

newsletter on the last Monday of the month. Next: Monday 28.

hairdressing Tuesdays 9.15am-2pm Ladies: cut/blow-dry or

shampoo/set $30, foils & perms available; men: $15;

kids $10; toddlers: $5. 5284 1359. Hairdresser: Darlene.

last Wednesday of month @ 1.30pm

Just for fun! Next: 30 May.

Callers: Jo/Ray/Sandra/(Margie?)

Indoor bowls - Anakie Hall First Thursdays @ 10am Exercise & friendship! $5,

with cuppa. 3 May/7 June.

group fitness classes Wednesdays @ 6pm Keep fit with a local

trainer at a local venue. No bookings required, just rock

up - $15 per class. Tutor: Kevin.

3 & 4 year-old activity grp Tuesdays 11am to 1pm

Supervised, pre-kindergarten

Yoga -Tuesdays 9 to 10.30am Improve your health & wellbeing! Class full; ring day prior to see if a place available. $15

per class. Tutor: Glenda.

what’s on May 2018 Anakie Advocate page 11

Braised lamb shanks

6 lamb shanks flour for dredging salt and freshly ground pepper 1 teaspoon fresh oregano or ¼ teaspoon dried 1/3 cup vegetable oil ¾ cup each chopped celery, carrots and onion 1 clove garlic, finely chopped ½ teaspoon thyme or pinch dried ¾ cup red wine ¾ cup beef stock Wipe shanks with a damp cloth. Combine flour, pepper and oregano and dredge the shanks with seasoned flour. In a large frypan, brown shanks in the oil and transfer to a large casserole or Dutch oven. Add vegetables to the frypan and cook, stirring for 5 minutes, add garlic and thyme and cook for a further minute. Pour vegetables over the lamb, add the wine and stock, cover and bake in moderate oven 180C for 1 to 1½ hours until meat is tender. Meat may be removed from bones, if liked. The gravy may be thickened with a little flour mixed with cold water. Serves 6.

Pauline Lorenz


Friends of Brisbane Ranges

Get to know and help our local National Park!

Everyone welcome - part or full day! www.fobr.org.au

for events, park walks & info and newsletters.

Anakie Community Garden gardening activities/visits m on 1st Monday month 9.30‐11.30am @ Anakie

Community Depot Ballan Rd. All welcome.

anakiecommunitygarden.wordpress.com

Helena 5284 1363

Do you have weed problems?

If so, hire Brisbane Ranges Landcare’s

spray trailer with two hand guns a boom spray and a 500 litre tank for just $25:00 a day. Call Chris on

5369 4214 or 0429 484 644

Creators & Craft Market Corner High & Milton Streets

Bannockburn SUNDAY 6 MAY

SUNDAY 26 AUGUST SUNDAY 25 NOVEMBER

New stall holders welcome Noeline Trevor

Ph - 0427 923 934


Support local businesses and services in your local community

Scrabble Last Thursday of the

month @ 1pm. Fend off dementia—get your brain

ticking! $2 with afternoon tea. Next: 31 May.

book group third Thursday @ 2pm This group welcomes new men & ladies to join great discussions. Next: 17 May. Facilitator: Olga.

Fridays @ 9.15am. Stretch without strain. May be vacancies this

term - for details, call

tutor: Kevin 0408 960 876

community walk Thursdays 10, 17, 24 & 31 May at 11.30am.

Meet at community house. BYO lunch to enjoy

after the walk. No cost.

free lending library Legacy of Diane Gugger

Open during House hours

Free loan Wheelchair (sadly, one has been on loan for many months

and not returned), walkers, toilet & shower seat, moonboot, crutches, commode and now a second wheelchair and

mobility scooter (with sincere thanks to Deb & Russell Shaw). Enquiries: 5284 1359.

foot care Thursdays 6 weekly

Don’t neglect your feet! Bookings: 5284 1359. 31 May & 3 June. Nurse: Carole.

children’s dance classes Thursdays conveniently held @ 3.45pm, after school. Great local dance group! Tutor: Marli.

Recycle! Aluminium cans, car batteries, egg cartons, mobile phones, medications(sent to

third world countries), spectacles. Community house - NO JUNK!

Affordable printing in black or colour plus facsimile during

open hours (see to front page)

Computer conked? One available at the community house.

what’s on



After a staggering innings, with what must surely be an Anakie record, Lyn Findlay has retired from her position as Business Manager at Anakie Primary School. Lyn, husband John and children, Greg, Mike and Ashleigh, moved to Anakie in January 1988. She took a position as school Clerical Assistant in April 1989 and worked between three schools: Anakie and Lovely Banks, for two days each, and Balliang for one day weekly. Her tasks included preparing the newsletter, writing cheques and managing correspondence. After a short break from 1994 to 1998, she returned to Anakie Primary School. Over the years, and after the introduction of Schools of the Future, the role changed dramatically, with responsibility shifting from government to individual schools. There is now far more accountability, much of which is managed by the Business Manager. Lyn has seen at least seven principals come and go at Anakie. She has gathered a vast knowledge of the not only the school, but of the families and children, some of whom now have their own children. Student numbers peaked at 90 during her time and dropped to as low as 30 some years ago. The decision to retire came quite suddenly with a thought that there is more to life than work. Having been “cruising along”, the time just seemed right. Ashleigh has two small children and Lyn is spending some precious time with them and other family members. As Ashleigh is a relief teacher, it is great to have mum only too happy to look after the children. Lyn and John have short‐term holidays within Australia on the agenda, but currently Lyn has found herself busier than ever. Lyn wants to stress how she absolutely loved her years at Anakie Primary School. She built a close bond with the pupils and made lifelong friendships with many teachers and parents. She is sure her successor will be as happy as she was working at the school. It is hard to imagine, however, that the next person will be there as long as Lyn was!

Heather O’Shannessy April 2018

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