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Deans Marsh Community Newsletter Volume 4, Number 10 November 2013 THE croaker The Croaker is a voluntary publication and is not for profit. Printing and distribution costs are covered by the support of our generous sponsors. Thank you to anyone who submitted an article , if you have anything you wish to contribute or any feedback please email [email protected] Deans Marsh Otways Giant Punkin Organic Organisation (DOGPOO) is pleased to announce the Deans Marsh Otways Giant Punkin Organic Organisation (DOGPOO) is pleased to announce the Deans Marsh Otways Giant Punkin Organic Organisation (DOGPOO) is pleased to announce the Deans Marsh Otways Giant Punkin Organic Organisation (DOGPOO) is pleased to announce the 2014 Otways Giant Punkin Competition. 2014 Otways Giant Punkin Competition. 2014 Otways Giant Punkin Competition. 2014 Otways Giant Punkin Competition. Are you an avid or budding green thumb? Join in the fun and thrills of giant Punkin growing. Judging of categories such as largest, weirdest, best effort, looks most like Gary Ablett Jr, largest zucchini, etc will take place at the big weigh in day at the Deans Marsh oval on 20th April. The world record is 911kg and last years winner Mike Robinson-Koss weighed in at a commendable 26kg so there is plenty of room for improvement. There will be lots of prizes, food, Punkin Chunkin and festivities. For the non-believers there will be an edible Punkin category, though winners may have to eat their whole Punkin to prove it’s edible. Entry is open to all and is $2 per entry with funds raised going towards prizes and festivities. Seeds are available for $2 from Mike RK ([email protected]), Andrew B([email protected]), Bec at the cottage, or the Deans Marsh general store. So why wait, grab some seeds and Grow for Glory!! The below letter was forwarded to the Croaker after originally been addressed to Surf Coast Shire . As a result of the below letter Cr Clive Goldsworthy of the Lorne Ward has taken photos of the path and has advised Ms Beatty that he will handle to situation. If you have any concerns or ideas regarding our shire you can raise them with Cr Goldsworthy at [email protected]. Position requesting Pathway Construction in Deans Marsh Position requesting Pathway Construction in Deans Marsh Position requesting Pathway Construction in Deans Marsh Position requesting Pathway Construction in Deans Marsh To Surf Coast Shire With reference the petition from Luka Lesoky-Hay received by Council in December 2012. I am disappointed to inform you that the minimal work carried out as a result, has all but washed away or been hidden by weeds. Given that the initial work only covered half the distance requested, I am of the opinion the Council has in fact wasted whatever time and materials were expended on the project, which I can only describe as a ‘sop’ to the resi- dents of Railways Terrace, Arundel Road, and the Deans Marsh community as a whole. The school children continue to walk along the roadway to and from school, indeed I passed a group of 5 students yes- terday. Because the grass on the medium was so long and wet and the place they were walking had not had the now defunct path laid in the first place, they had to recourse to walking on the road itself. Being a group of 5, this meant they intruded several metres onto the roadway. One or two of them only have to be distracted by the kind of avid conservation I noticed yesterday, for a serious acci- dent to happen. I assume the Council would then be liable for damages? It is my belief that once there is a pathway constructed in a professional manner along the whole from Railway Terrace to the dip in the road just before the General Store where the road widens, there will be enough concerned residents to volunteer to share in the upkeep, thus saving the Shire from expending resources on maintenance. I look forward to your reply. Juliet Beatty—Deans Marsh
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Deans Marsh Community Newsletter Volume 4, Number 10 November 2013
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croaker The Croaker is a voluntary publication and is not for profit. Printing and distribution costs are covered
by the support of our generous sponsors. Thank you to anyone who submitted an article ,
if you have anything you wish to contribute or any feedback please email [email protected]
Deans Marsh Otways Giant Punkin Organic Organisation (DOGPOO) is pleased to announce the Deans Marsh Otways Giant Punkin Organic Organisation (DOGPOO) is pleased to announce the Deans Marsh Otways Giant Punkin Organic Organisation (DOGPOO) is pleased to announce the Deans Marsh Otways Giant Punkin Organic Organisation (DOGPOO) is pleased to announce the
2014 Otways Giant Punkin Competition.2014 Otways Giant Punkin Competition.2014 Otways Giant Punkin Competition.2014 Otways Giant Punkin Competition.
Are you an avid or budding green thumb? Join in the fun and thrills of giant Punkin growing. Judging of categories such
as largest, weirdest, best effort, looks most like Gary Ablett Jr, largest zucchini, etc will take place at the big weigh in day
at the Deans Marsh oval on 20th April. The world record is 911kg and last years winner Mike Robinson-Koss weighed in
at a commendable 26kg so there is plenty of room for improvement. There will be lots of prizes, food, Punkin Chunkin
and festivities. For the non-believers there will be an edible Punkin category, though winners may have to eat their
whole Punkin to prove it’s edible.
Entry is open to all and is $2 per entry with funds raised going towards prizes and festivities. Seeds are available for $2
from Mike RK ([email protected]), Andrew B([email protected]), Bec at the cottage, or the Deans
Marsh general store.
So why wait, grab some seeds and Grow for Glory!!
The below letter was forwarded to the Croaker after originally been addressed to Surf Coast Shire . As a result of the below letter Cr Clive Goldsworthy of the Lorne Ward has taken photos of the path and has advised Ms Beatty that he will handle to situation. If you have any concerns or ideas regarding our shire you can raise them with Cr Goldsworthy at [email protected].
Position requesting Pathway Construction in Deans MarshPosition requesting Pathway Construction in Deans MarshPosition requesting Pathway Construction in Deans MarshPosition requesting Pathway Construction in Deans Marsh
To Surf Coast Shire
With reference the petition from Luka Lesoky-Hay received by Council in December 2012.
I am disappointed to inform you that the minimal work carried out as a result, has all but washed away or been hidden by weeds. Given that the initial work only covered half the distance requested, I am of the opinion the Council has in fact wasted whatever time and materials were expended on the project, which I can only describe as a ‘sop’ to the resi-dents of Railways Terrace, Arundel Road, and the Deans Marsh community as a whole.
The school children continue to walk along the roadway to and from school, indeed I passed a group of 5 students yes-terday. Because the grass on the medium was so long and wet and the place they were walking had not had the now defunct path laid in the first place, they had to recourse to walking on the road itself. Being a group of 5, this meant they intruded several metres onto the roadway.
One or two of them only have to be distracted by the kind of avid conservation I noticed yesterday, for a serious acci-dent to happen. I assume the Council would then be liable for damages?
It is my belief that once there is a pathway constructed in a professional manner along the whole from Railway Terrace to the dip in the road just before the General Store where the road widens, there will be enough concerned residents to volunteer to share in the upkeep, thus saving the Shire from expending resources on maintenance.
I look forward to your reply.
Juliet Beatty—Deans Marsh
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NEW COMMUNITY WEBSITE NEW COMMUNITY WEBSITE NEW COMMUNITY WEBSITE NEW COMMUNITY WEBSITE Donna Nolan
Deans Marsh community members and visitors can now see what’s on round town on a recently upgraded website deansmarsh.org.audeansmarsh.org.audeansmarsh.org.audeansmarsh.org.au. With the support of the Deans Marsh Community Cottage the website has been revamped to provide a one stop shop for the community to access news, The Croaker, business listings and a calendar of events. If you have an event you would like displayed on the site simply complete the online form or email/phone the cottage. The community directory contains listings for Accommodation, Business, Community and Local Produce and Cafés. Please notify the Cottage of any additions or updates to directory listings. All listing are freefreefreefree and can have a photo, brief description and contact details including a website link.. The future development of this website is up to you… the commu-nity, any feedback or ideas for the site are welcome. So go on, jump right in……………….http://deansmarsh.org.au
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Call Mark : AH: 0352363347 Mobile: 0427621233
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20 Parkers Road, Deans Marsh. Telephone: 52363462
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(03) 52 363 350
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Curry night Thursdays from 6pm $20 for a selection of curries & a standard drink
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Matt Whitehead 0423 247 677
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of the Editor or the Croaker Committee. Alternative points of view to those expressed in opinion articles are encouraged and welcomed.
Croaker Deans Marsh People Croaker Deans Marsh People Croaker Deans Marsh People Croaker Deans Marsh People –––– Dean Wilson Dean Wilson Dean Wilson Dean Wilson I guess it is a common thing but when, having moved to the Marsh, I introduced myself to the ‘man in the shop’, only to be told he was ‘Dean’, my reaction was delight – fancy that: Dean of the Deans Mash store!
Only later I realised that while Dean is indeed the man who knows what is happening when: the one to go to with a query or a request – he is not ‘the man’, that’s Ashley. Shame that, sorry Ashley, but it ruins the symmetry…
In other ways though and despite the fact that Dean is a Colac boy who lives in Birregurra, he certainly knows his way around the Marsh like few others. He has lived all around the district house-sitting and pet-minding, served on the Cottage committee, helped organise Music in the Marsh and the Pioneer Festival, and knows everyone’s likes and dislikes – newspaper habits, online shopping preferences and favourite treats – is that a dimmy or a Flake?
When not on duty minding the Marsh in one way or another, Dean is a student of digital media – a great downloader and connoisseur of horror, action and sci-fi - films, tv series, games: you name it, he knows about it and has probably seen it already. An occasional political thriller is also in the menu. Despite his up-to-the-minute familiarity with the latest downloads, Dean often misses the latest thing on television [- not that there is a lot any more]. Why you ask? No aerial, he replies. Sewerage is the current funding impost for Birregurra people - no such worries in the Marsh.
Instead Dean devotes available resources to his house and garden in Birre - gardening is another enthusiasm and if he wasn’t keeping Deans Marsh on track, he dreams of another outdoor job - landscape gardener? park ranger? zoo keeper? Perhaps not the latter: too reminiscent of an unfortunate incident some years ago house-sitting when the fully grown ‘pet’ kangaroo decided the outdoor accommodations were inadequate and he’d rather be inside in the warmth thank you very much. Dissuading him from that view took some doing and some hours.
Dean is currently studying accountancy and thinking about how to marry that with either his digital or outdoor interests. After expertly tending the Marsh for nearly 20 years, perhaps new pastures beckon? We’ll all be lost if that happens, and so will half the visitors who pass through the Marsh asking directions or already off course.
But if you think Dean is all just sweetness and helpfulness – know that one of his favourite films is the Texas Chainsaw MassacreTexas Chainsaw MassacreTexas Chainsaw MassacreTexas Chainsaw Massacre and he was born on Hiroshima Day so the Marsh’s Dean may have hidden explosive qualities…
Deb Campbell Deb Campbell Deb Campbell Deb Campbell
Coming up in Deans Marsh WhenWhenWhenWhen WhatWhatWhatWhat Where Where Where Where
Every Monday 6.30Monday 6.30Monday 6.30Monday 6.30————8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm Yoga with Brian Bongetti Deans Marsh Hall $5
Every Tuesday 7.30pm Tuesday 7.30pm Tuesday 7.30pm Tuesday 7.30pm Table Tennis Deans Marsh Hall gold coin
Every 1st Wednesday Every 1st Wednesday Every 1st Wednesday Every 1st Wednesday
every second month 1.45pm Red Cross– New members welcome New members welcome New members welcome New members welcome Deans Marsh Hall
Every 4th Friday 7pm Friday 7pm Friday 7pm Friday 7pm Film Night Deans Marsh Cottage
Every Friday 10.30Friday 10.30Friday 10.30Friday 10.30————12121212 Mobile Library Van Opposite Deans Marsh Hall
Every Saturday 9Saturday 9Saturday 9Saturday 9————10.30am10.30am10.30am10.30am Tai Chi with Seona Gunn Deans Marsh Cottage $10/$5
Every ThursdayThursdayThursdayThursday Ballet, Jazz & Contemporary Dance Classes Surfcoast Movement Dynamics 0432 829 452
Sunday 10th Nov 2 - 5 pm Matty OrchardMatty OrchardMatty OrchardMatty Orchard Gosling Creek Winery
Sunday 24th Nov 2-5pm Sam & DanSam & DanSam & DanSam & Dan Gosling Creek Winery
Saturday 30th Nov 7:30-10:30pm Smoke Stack Rhino Smoke Stack Rhino Smoke Stack Rhino Smoke Stack Rhino Martians Cafe & Bar
Sunday 17th Nov 2– 5pm Tristen BirdTristen BirdTristen BirdTristen Bird Gosling Creek Winery
Saturday 7th Dec 7:30-10:30pm Lily & The Drum Lily & The Drum Lily & The Drum Lily & The Drum Martians Cafe & Bar
Friday 13th Dec 7:30-10:30pm Mojo Corner Mojo Corner Mojo Corner Mojo Corner Martians Cafe & Bar
Friday 15th Nov 7:30-10:30pm Geoff Achison Geoff Achison Geoff Achison Geoff Achison Martians Cafe & Bar
Saturday 23rd Nov 7:30-10:30pm Smokin' SamSmokin' SamSmokin' SamSmokin' Sam Martians Cafe & Bar
Deans Marsh Community CottageDeans Marsh Community CottageDeans Marsh Community CottageDeans Marsh Community Cottage————AGM AGM AGM AGM
You are invited to attend the DM Community Cottage AGM guest speakers the Otway Agroforestry Networks
‘Africa Talk’
Friday 22 November , 6:30pm
Finger food and refreshments provided
Contact Bec for more information 5236 3388
Men’s Cooking Night ~ Japanese Men’s Cooking Night ~ Japanese Men’s Cooking Night ~ Japanese Men’s Cooking Night ~ Japanese Date: 15th November Time: 6pm sharp
Cost: $25, limited numbers Bookings [email protected]
or 0407 756455 BYO Drinks
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Dempsey,
Sandra, John , Glenn and families would like to
thank everyone for their best wishes, cards, phone
calls and offers of help at Peter’s passing. Thank you
also to the Lorne Ambulance officers, Chris Quinn,
Blair, Cindy, Deans Marsh Red Cross and Fire
Brigade members.
The large attendance at Peter’s funeral was an
indication of the respect in which he was held by a
wide section of the community.
It was a send off he would have loved.
