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EDITION 104 May 2013
COMING EVENTS 2013Thursday 25/4 ANZAC DaySaturday 27/4 Boort .v. St ArnaudSunday 28/4 Amity AuctionTuesday 30/4 Boort Cemetery Trust AGMSaturday 4/5 Charlton .v. BoortSunday 5/5 Boort Golf Diggers’ Day - Stableford eventTuesday 7/5 Boort Tourism Group AGMWednesday 8/5 Angling Club meeting at Commercial HotelThursday 9/5 Boort Golf Ladies Leather DayThursday 9/5 Women’s Health ClinicFriday 10/5 Boort District Health Debutante BallSaturday 11/5 Boort .v. DonaldSaturday 11/5 Pink Afternoon Tea at Sports Club roomsSunday 12/5 Mother’s DayMonday 13/5 Boort Bowling Club AGMMonday 13/5 Old Time Ball Memorial HallTuesday 14/5 Women’s Health bus to BendigoSaturday 18/5 Wedderburn .v. BoortSunday 19/5 Farewell to Lloyd and Margaret Wright
& Mysia Fire Brigade Award PresentationsTuesday 21/5 Dr Ashraf Takla talks at BRIC on Murray to
Moyne and how it helps our Health ServiceThursday 23/5 Australia’s Biggest Morning TeaSaturday 25/5 Inter-League NCFL .v. Geelong & DistrictMonday 27/5 Blumes at Boort Senior Citizens 2:00 pm $5.Thursday 30/5 Loddon Shire Gala Awards NightFriday 31/5 Loddon Community Grant applications closeSaturday 1/6 Boort .v. Wycheproof-NarraportMonday 10/6 Queen’s Birthday holidayWednesday 12/6 Jarrod Robinson Phys. Ed and Information
and Communications Technology teachertalks at BRIC about his role in teaching andlearning and the importance of lifelongphysical activity for our health and wellbeing. We’ll also hear about the Apps he isdeveloping.
Friday 28/6 School Term 2 concludesMonday 15/7 School Term 3 commences
Read on for more details
Would you like to see sailingboats on Little Lake Boort
again?If you are at all interested in seeing anactive Sailing Club in Boort again, pleasecome to the Public Meeting at theSailing/Angling Club House on the Southside of the lake.
This is simply a meeting to gauge thelevel of interest in getting the SailingClub up and sailing – you will not beasked to take on a job!
Come along at 4:00 pm on Sunday May5th for a simple BBQ and we’ll see whereit goes....
If you are interested but cannot attend,please call Loretta Beattie on 54929244
HAPPYMOTHER’SDAYTO ALL OURWONDERFULMUMS
Would you like to have your copy of “About Boort” posted to you each month?“About Boort” subscriptions of $10 are now due and payable to BRIC office or canbe mailed to BRIC at P.O. Box 152, Boort. 3537
Those who have access to email can have the “About Boort” Newsletter emailed toyou each month for no charge. Submit your email address to
BOORT AMITY AUCTIONIt’s time to clean out the garage, kids’ room, back
shed…Sunday 28th April 2013
at Boort ParkDROP-OFF STARTS 8:00 am
AUCTION STARTS 12:00 noon bring items to footy oval from 8:00 am onwards
items left at own risk 10% commission to Amity, the rest to you! all items sold for $5 or less become a donation all money raised goes back into our town in bad weather, auction will be in horse stalls yummy food available no dogs please
plusSHOW & SHINE DISPLAY
items for display welcomeall enquiries: ph Sandra on 5455 2156 or 0428 552 156
BOORT DISTRICT HEALTH DEBUTANTE BALL
Friday May 10th 2013
Training is well under way for the second Boort District Health Debutante Ballwhich will be held on Friday 10th May at the Boort Memorial Hall. Doors will
open at 6:30 pm and the Debutantes will be presented at 8:00 pm.
The Debutante Ball is well supported this year, with thirteen couples participating.Entry includes the presentation, dancing and a delicious supper.
Guest speaker will be Boort District Health’s new CEO, Vikki Poxon.
LEADERS OF SPORTING BODIES & ORGANISATIONS PLEASE TAKE NOTEIF WE DON’T GET IT, WE CAN’T PRINT IT !
The “About Boort” Newsletter is compiled by Jean Henderson and Jennie Weaver, and printed using the facilities atBRIC and delivered by members of the Amity Club of Boort as a community service.
Funding is provided from the Shire of Loddon and the Boort Development Committee, and other welcome donations.
Please note: Articles need to arrive at BRIC by 9:00am on the 20th of each month -preferably by email to [email protected]
Please note the Davina advertising in the Bendigo News is not the Davina that lives in Boort.
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2013 North Central District Schools Triathlon in Boortby Sam Withington
On Wednesday the 6th of March 2013 there was a triathlon in Boort run by Boort District School for theNorth Central District. The triathlon brought in participants from eight different schools includingWycheproof, Charlton, Wedderburn, Donald, Birchip, Pyramid Hill and St Arnaud. This triathlon was likeany other triathlon - it had a swim, then a ride and then a run. There were two ways to enter the triathlon,you could either enter it individually or you could do it as a group. The weather got up around the mid 30’sso it was almost perfect weather for such an event.
Previously the triathlon was held in Wycheproof but they decided to have it in Boort this year as we havethe Lake and everyone can swim an open 300 metre leg in one fell swoop rather than taking it in turns toswim in a pool. The run and the ride course were held around the Lake which meant the competitors couldjump in and cool off in the middle of their run or ride. This also made it easier on the runners and riders asthey knew roughly where to go after a few laps of the lake. The bike ride was the longest leg as it was onthe bitumen road all the way, while the run was a bit shorter because it was held on the walking trackaround the lake..
This photo is the transition area next to theSki Club for the swim, the ride and the runand also the start and the finish line.
EASTER TOURNAMENT REPORTThe weather was very kind to us over all four days of the Tournament - couldn't have reallyasked for anything better.
The number of actual players was down on normal numbers - actually only about 300 players, butthe players appeared to play in more events.
Socially, the club did very well. Lots of Spit Roast teas (Thankyou,Ken Loader) were served on the Saturday night prior to the TriviaNight and the Club was pleased with Sunday night's Steak and Saladtea numbers prior to The Last Man Standing.
Lee Lanyon and Sally Keeble did a great job heading the Social Committee, whilst theTournament Committee (Adam Potter, Judy Parker, Lorraine Smith, Glenda Bird, LeeLanyon, Lynette Clark and Alister McDougal) were kept busy prior to and throughout theweekend. All Boort Lawn Tennis Club members, and some non-members, can be congratulated ontheir efforts in making the participants welcome, and keeping them well fed and entertainedover the four days of Easter in our town.
The courts were again in great shape, so thankyou to Rob and Gaye Sim for their workthroughout the season.
All-in-all, a great weekend financially for the Club and no doubt a number of the town's businesshouses welcomed the influx of visitors too.
Boort Angling Club Report April 2013
Last meeting was our AGM. The President is now Alan Wilson, Vice President Ron Hird, Secretaryand Treasurer remain the same Bob Weymes and Jack Kane. Assistant Secretary is Fred Lanyon. Subsremain the same at $20 family and $10 single. Competition entry is still $5. Meetings to be held at theCommercial Hotel second Wednesday of the month at 8:00 pm.
The Wakool classic in March was our venue for the club competition, 38 fish were caught betweenseven of our members. Bob Weymes caught the biggest, a cod 69cm. In the classic Geoff Aplin, Bulland Julie Wilson won the team event and Ron Hird won the lure competition for the second time.Our Carp competition on the Little Lake resulted in 53 carp being caught. Winners were:- Juniors Jimmy and Ella Lanyon - Tied for longest carp 70cm Jimmy Lanyon - most carp 2 Adults : Ron Hird and Paul Henderson - Tied for longest carp 67cm
Bob Weymes - most carp 18 Paul Henderson also caught 3 Red Fin which he released.
On the weekend of November 2nd and 3rd (Melbourne Cup weekend) we are holding an Inter Clubcompetition on the Little Lake. Hopefully this should be a huge competition with lots camping aroundthe Lake. Keep the date free as this is open to any body.A working bee will be held at the club rooms this Saturday morning (27th) at 9:00 am, bring along paintbrushes.
Ian Lanyon
MURRAY TO MOYNE
Woody's Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay was held on the weekend of the 6th and 7th April 2013.Boort District Health participated and once again raised a fantastic amount of money for theHospital. So far the team has raised over $15,000.00 which will benefit not only residents of Boortbut the surrounding community.This year we had 12 riders: Lawrence Cameron, Patricia O'Sullivan, Deanne Smith, Garry Doyle,Carmen Cauchi, Cathy Ballis, Michelle Miller, Christine Mann, Denise Alexander, Des Flynn and ofcourse our team leader Dr Ashraf Takla.The riders had ideal conditions with a tail wind all the way, getting into Hamilton on Saturday nightat around 11:30 pm. The team left Hamilton to make their way to Port Fairy at 7:00 am withthankfully an extra hours sleep due to the end of Day Light Saving.All members of the team crossed the finish line exhausted but also elated from a wonderfulachievement. Thankyou to the amazing support crew who are with them for every kilometre thatis pedalled, which in itself is a mammoth effort.Many people have supported the team this year and sincere thanks must go to everyone whohelped, including those that sold raffle tickets, everyone who participated in some way at theride-in at Boort with either cooking the barbecue, manning the merry-go-round, selling raffletickets, serving the barbecue & drinks, face painting, drawing the raffle, setting up, packing up andalso providing PA equipment.Thankyou to the caterers who fed our hungry riders and crew, and also those that donated thefood for the BBQ's down the street and on the day of the ride-in.But most of all we would like to thank everyone who supported this great fundraising event forBoort District Health with either sponsorship, donations of prizes for the raffle, and of course themany hundreds of people who bought raffle tickets.Well done and I'm sure everyone will be gearing up for another go next year.
Boort Senior Football ReportThe Boort Football Club the season got underway on April 20th against Birchip-Watchem at Birchip.Under warm conditions for a winter sport, with Birchip/Watchem already having agame under their belt, and with a team that consisted of a number of new names therewas always an air of uncertainty about how the teams would go.The result was two wins. The Reserves looked impressive, the Seniors for half a
game looked the same, and Boort came away with two wins.It certainly was the start the Club was looking for. That brings us to week 3 of the season, our firsthome game. We host St Arnaud, and with plenty of leg speed, they certainly will test the fitness ofthe Boort teams.We invite supporters, members, sponsors and their families to the game.We would also love to see you stay on and meet some of our new (and not so new players)following the game. The club is putting on a two course meal (Spit Roast and Dessert) and wouldlove to see all its supporters there.
Memberships are available by visiting the club website at www.boortfc.sportingpulse.net/ orcontact Stacey Rhook on 0418 590 273.
GOLF CLUB NEWS
The Boort Golf season opened on Sunday 7th April with 19 people playing a 14 hole Pinehurst event whichwas won by Gillian and Stuart Tweddle with Grant and Jeanette Weaver coming in as runners-up. Everyoneappeared happy with the golf course, so we look forward to seeing many more people playing out there onSundays and Wednesdays.
Five ladies played in the Pennant team at Charlton on Monday 15th April and came home with a 3/2 win, agood start to the season.
A large number of invitations have been sent out to Golf Clubs and former Aggregate winners for the 20 yearcelebration of Leather Day on Thursday 9th May. Preparations are going along well,but we hope all our local players find themselves a partner from another Club.Thanks to Gaye Sim for organising the Leather goods for trophies.Ladies are reminded of the Working Bee before this event.
A good day for anyone to play golf is ‘Diggers’ Day’ on Sunday 5th May when allproceeds go to R.S.L.
Those interested in attending golf coaching sessions please contact Dot Beattie orGillian Tweddle as soon as possible as they will be commencing shortly.
Boort Badminton ClubSeniors started on Wednesday 17th April at 7:30 pm at the Boort Community Centre. The first two weeks areRound Robin and everyone is welcome to play.
For further information please contact
Rebecca James—0438 935 272Doug Perryman—0409 527 363Shirley McDonald—5455 2170 for information on Ladies Day.
Boort Netball Club arehosting a Pink AfternoonTea to raise money tor theBreast Cancer NetworkAustralia (BCNA).
We invite all Boort andDonald ladies to join us.
$10 entry includesafternoon tea and doorprize raffle ticket.
Time: 3:00 pm onwardsWhere: Boort Football
Club Rooms
Date: 11th May 2013
For more details contactKate Nelson
(0488197597) orEdwina Pike
(0447223001)
Boort NetballClub
BNC Ladies’Afternoon
All proceeds to BreastCancer Network
AustraliaJoin us in supporting
this worthy cause!
AUSTRALIA'S BIGGEST MORNING TEAfor the Cancer Council Australia
Thursday 23rd May9:30 am until Midday
at B.R.I.C. Godfrey St Boort
Have a cuppa with a friend and be sure to catchthe Pre-Schoolers dress-up parade after 10:00 am.
Donations, helping hands and plates of morning tea,all most welcome.
Ph Annie Meadows 5455 2026
Come along & raise your cupfor Cancer Research!
“A CHAT WITH OLD FRIENDS”
We are pleased to announce that Professor Geoffrey Blainey has written the foreword tothe book. The printing is progressing well and the lay out of the book is looking good.
The Chats which have been published in previous “About Boort” Newsletters are beingpublished in a book along with around 100 photos relating to the stories.
Many of these photos have not been seen before.Several of the “Chatees” have since passed away, and so their life stories become even
more precious. It is hoped to have the book launch on a Sunday afternoon in July.More details later.
JOBS SUMMIT HELD IN BOORT
A major jobs summit for the Loddon Mallee region held at Boort last week highlighted how muchtraining was available from the Federal Government for people wanting to work in rural Victoria.The event was a first step in implementing a new economic and employment push by theCommonwealth known as the AgriFood National Regional Initiatives.An Australian ‘first’, AgriFood NRI aims to confront the ingrained employment and jobretention problems so prevalent in regional communities.It involves three Shires across the region – Loddon, Buloke and Gannawarra.Here in Loddon Shire, much of our farm work is seasonal, so we need people who aremulti-skilled, able to work on different farms at different times of the year.We wish Loddon Mallee Regional Development Manager Graeme Lynas well in his efforts tobuild on this highly promising start.
STUDY OF ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES , FOR VISITING TOURISTS WITH DISABILITIES
Loddon Shire is pushing ahead with plans to make it easier for people with a disability to visit theregion.Rural Access officer Jolie Middleton wants to hear from community members willing to help form tworeference groups which will eventually develop an action plan to assess the accommodation optionsavailable. She is looking for volunteers to represent both the Northern and Southern parts of the Shire,preferably people with a disability or experience of disability.
“Ideally, I would like to have from one to five volunteers for each reference group, to sit alongside aCouncil tourism officer, an occupational therapist and myself,” Ms Middleton said.“This is a project that Rural Access and the Shire’s tourism staff are doing together.”“The purpose is not only to look at issues of physical access, but also access to information about thoseproviders and how that information gets out.”Once the reference group has worked out its approach, members will visit as many accommodationproviders in the municipality as possible to assess their accessibility and advise their operators.Once their reports have been finalised, Council will produce an Accessible Accommodation Guide fordistribution across the Shire. It’s hoped this will be completed by next spring.Ms Middleton said she also wanted to hear from accommodation providers keen to be involved in theproposed guide. “You will certainly be promoting your business to a much broader customer base,with 18.5 per cent of Australians now known to have a disability,” she said.“This figure does not even include those who have a temporary disability due to injury or illness atany given time.”“People with disabilities are loyal customers for establishments which cater for their needs – and thatmeans a large amount of return visits and additional business through word of mouth promotion.”
Ms Middleton’s position is funded under the Department of Human Services’ Community BuildingProgram, to cover both the City of Greater Bendigo and Loddon Shire.She divides her time between the two.
.Young ambitions revealedFive Boort Year 11 students recently met to analyse data collected from almost 1,000 year 7-12students across the region. They were pleased to see that 79 percent of Boort students rated theircommunity excellent to very good to live in.The survey was conducted as part of a pilot project called Operation Next Gen involving the townsof Boort, Birchip and Cohuna. The purpose of the survey was to better understand our youth and thecommunity and their future plans.Data was collected by the Center for Rural Entrepreneurship in the United States providing theopportunity to contrast results with rural students across the world.“It gives it a global feel,” said Anya Eicher, a member of the Student Representative Council.Similar questions put to adults across the region revealed that young people are thinkingdifferently.“Adults expect us to be more interested in agriculture,” observed School Captain, Jessica Pay.The number one preferred career choice of students was Education or Training followed by EarlyChildhood Development, Counselling or Care Services.“The survey provides a different understanding of what the younger generation wants than the oldergeneration,” agreed Darrell Dodd.60 percent of Boort students say that they plan to attend University. This was higher than the regionaverage.“Students are keen to go away to university but 55 percent picture themselves coming back in thefuture,” said Stephanie Couper.Interest in owning a business or going into the family business is much lower in Boort than the restof the region.While students appeared to have little understanding of entrepreneurism the adults surveyed Indicatedthat the main barriers were lack of encouragement, finance and business skills.
A common perception of young people is that local businesses are shutting down and the majority ofstudents think that they have to go to the city for a career. With increasing modern technology it is hopedthat this perception will change.“There is an opportunity to think more outside the box here,” concluded Raevan Grattan-Watson.Anyone wanting to learn more about the student survey and Operation Next Gen project can go towww.cllm.org.au/operationnextgen.htm or contact the Project Manager Kerry Anderson, on 03 5470-5122.
Who’d be a farmer ??
These figures are a comparison of the viability of growing peaches -
1991 2012INCOME
Price received $550 per tonne $530 - $540 per tonne
EXPENDITURE
Wages per tonne $40 $90Fuel costs per litre $0.62 - $0.67 $1.35 - $1.60Water costs & charges(block size 33 ha) $1,800 $18,000
from Peter Tuohey, VFF President.
But if you ate today, thank a farmer!
BOORT TOURISM GROUPAnnual General Meeting
to be held onTuesday 7th May 8:00 pm
at BRICIf you are involved in any way in the tourist
industry at Boort, please come along and showyour support and offer your suggestions.
Boort Standard &Quambatook Times
If you have any old copiesof “The Standard” from
1960 or 1961 please contactthe Boort Historical SocietyJennie Weaver 03 54 552744
What’s happening at BRIC in Term 2?Level 2 First Aid – Wednesday 26th June 9:00 am – 3:30 pm.Food Hygiene Courses – could be day or evening, depending on demand - please let usknow.
Want to share photos via your computer and the internet with your family and friends wholive far away? Sign up for our free workshop, working with Technology students fromBoort District School. Starts on Monday 20th May. 11:30 am - 1:00 pm.
Health and Fitness classes – EVERYONE WELCOME - whatever your level of fitness.
Yoga – 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – check BRIC for dates.
Welding starts Sunday 5th May, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Basic Computer Skills – starts Wednesday 1st May, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm.
Tips on how to reduce your food wastage – Friday 17th May, 9:00 am – 11:00 am.
Come and sample e-Learning – short 2 hour session on Tuesday May 7th.
BOORT WEIGHT LOSSSUPPORT GROUP
Need some help to shift those kilo’s?Then please come and join us at BRICevery Monday evening at 5:30 pm, thesession finishes at 7:00 pm.Confidential discussions on weightchange between friends may encourageyou to achieve a much healthier weightand revitalize your energy levels.Very low fees apply and we welcome newmembers.For further information please contactJoan on 54551241or Margaret on 54 552604
Mysia Rural Fire BrigadeService Award Presentation
&Farewell to Lloyd and Margaret Wright
Sunday 19th May 201312:00 pm
at
Mysia SchoolDays Rd, Mysia
Spit Roast Lunch, Tea Coffee andSoft Drink provided
RSVP for catering purposesChris Rothacker 54947382
Further InformationChris Rothacker 54947382
0418 947382
An Afternoon of Music and SongSt Andrew’s Church
2:00 pm Sunday, 19th May
Featuring Local andVisiting Artists
COMMUNITY GRANTS
Local sporting and community organisations are invited to put up their hands for a share of Loddon Shire’sannual allocation to its Community Grants Scheme.
For the past 13 years, the Shire has given clubs and community groups the opportunity to request Councilfunds to put towards projects that develop or improve existing community facilities, programs or equipment.
To date, Council has invested more than $1.2 million in 564 projects worth, in total, $4.5 million.
The scheme funds projects on a 2:1 basis, with Council giving $2 for every $1 contributed by the applicant.
The maximum amount that can be applied for is $10,000 and this requires a contribution of at least $5000from the applicant, either cash or in-kind or both.
Applications close on Friday 31st May. To see the full list of conditions, or find an application form,please phone Council on 1800 365 200 or 5494 1200 or go to www.loddon.vic.gov.au
Northern District Community Health Service’s Women’s Health Clinicincluding Pap Testing
At your appointment you are able to see aWomen’s Health Nurse about all issues regarding women’s health such as pap smears, breast
health, contraceptive advice & menopause
Boort Thursday 9th May 2013
Please Phone: 54510200 for appointment with Women’s Health Nursewww.ndchs.org.au or www.facebook.com/ndchskerang
Cost: $10.00 or $6.50 concession
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1Joan DeanBetty Wagner
2Lois MaloneDorothy Gilmore
3Beryl LaceyLorna Fawcett
4
5 6Gwen HendersonHennie Carton
7John & ValMayberry
8Dawn & TonyCooper
9Lesley PoxonLynette Clark
10Pam Kelly
11
12 13Margaret AllisonBetty Barnes
14Jean Henderson
15Morrie & ElmaGierisch
16 17Don & ValPoyner
18
19 20Edna BoyleLynette Cameron
21Judy MaloneMargaret Piccoli
22Alan & DaisyStreader
23Joy DePiazzaGwen Parker
24John & DorisGawne
25
26 27 28Nola StringerRobin Storey
29 30 31
MEALS ON WHEELS ROSTERMay 2013
Did you know……..To get help in a medical emergency in the community or your home you always ring
000 ?Information provided by Boort District Health
Boort District Health ‘Old Time’ BallWhen: Monday 13th May, 2013
Time: 12noon til 3:00 pm
Where: Boort Memorial Hall
Cost: $10 per head
Prizes for King, Queen, Best Dancer,
Best Decorated Mobility Aid and Best Overall Presented.
Free Lucky Door Prizes and $1 Raffle.Enquiries directed to Maree or Dee
Light Lunch and afternoon tea provided
RSVP: Boort District Health reception by Monday 6th May 54515200
More volunteers are urgently needed for Meals on Wheels. If you can helpplease contact the Serpentine Office of the Loddon Shire.
