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THE KOO WEE RUP

BLACKFISH NOVEMBER 2016

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CONGRATULATIONS TO A STATE CHAMPION Last month Koo Wee Rup girl, Eleanor Slade won the State

Championship of the Bebras Australian Computational Thinking Challenge for Year 7 & 8 students. Brebras is an international student challenge, run in Australia

by CSIRO, that promotes computational thinking for students aged 8 to 18 years. Computational thinking is a problem solving technique for working out complex problems in an analytical way ‐ like a machine or computer would. It involves breaking problems down into parts, identifying patterns and finding solutions using a series of ordered steps. Competition sponsors explained that industry constantly

face challenges that are solved using the principles of computational thinking and in this ever changing digital landscape, it's important that young Australians are supported to think in this way. Computational thinking is essential to the development of computer applications, but it is also used in problem solving across all disciplines including maths, science, engineering and humanities. Initially over 4000 students across Victoria took part in the

challenge. From those students, 50 from each of 3 age groups were invited to take part in the Victorian final where they faced more difficult challenges than in the initial round of competition.

THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES The Township Committee did not hold a meeting in October due to advice from Council that meetings should not be

held during Council's caretaker period. The next meeting will be the Township's AGM which will be held on Wednesday,2 November at 7:30 pm at the Community Centre. Township Meetings are open to anyone who would like to attend.

Township AGM On Wednesday, 2 November at 7.30pm in the Community

Centre, the Koo Wee Rup Township Committee will be holding its AGM. A new president and secretary will be elected for 2 year terms and all general committee positions will be declared vacant and a new committee elected for the next year. It would be wonderful to see some new faces at the

meeting. The committee would enthusiastically welcome new members with new ideas. The AGM will be followed by a normal monthly committee

meeting.

Koo Wee Rup Community Centre Committee AGM

A public meeting is to be held at the Koo Wee Rup Community Centre, Cochrane Park, Rossiter Road Koo Wee Rup on Wednesday 9 November 2016

commencing at 7.00pm for the purpose of forming a committee and electing public members.

Nominations will be received at the meeting from adult residents/ratepayers of the district.

New members welcome. For any enquiries please contact Lisa Van Dord on

0428 972 091.

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KOOWEERUP SECONDARY COLLEGE

1996 20 YEAR REUNION

There was a wonderful get together at Sands Hotel, Carrum Downs on Saturday night. About 40 ex students and staff (Katherine Balson, Sharna West and Claudia Barker) enjoyed the camaraderie, anecdotes, and the photos – especially of the six Musicals. There was a special tribute to the four students no longer with us: our 2001 School Captain, Amanda Pattenden, Ricky Inverno, Daniel Willis, and Adam (Ratta) Rowan. A welcomed guest was Amanda’s husband John who spoke on behalf of his late wife. Great attention to detail by the

organisers, Glen Hosking, Rashelle de Hann and Catherine Cantwell.


KOO WEE RUP FOOTBALL CLUB PRESENTATION NIGHT The Koo Wee Rup Football Club celebrated the end of the 2016 season with a very well attended Gala Function and

Presentation night when the clubs best players were acknowledged for what must be rated as a very successful season both on and off field. The Seniors top award went to gun big man Daniel Calteri who was a force throughout the season with a fine display big marking and leadership. Runner up David Collins pushed Daniel all the way during a very close vote count and showed that his style of play around the centre was crucial to the seniors being part of the 2016 final series. Brett Hobson made it two in a row when he took out the Reserves

Best and Fairest Award. As coach of the reserves Brett showed great leadership and to take out this year's award was a credit to him as in a number of games he sat out the second half to ensure that as many players as possible got plenty of game time. Runner Up was the “war horse” Rhys Morgan who traveled down from Echuca each week to play for the club where he is a legend. Rhys was an inspiration to all the up and coming young Demons, showing them that commitment and dedication are an important component of being part of our great game. The U/18s vote count was close battle with hard at it Caleb Milojevic

taking out the top award. Caleb showed that he has the football skills to step up into the seniors in 2017 and Senior Coach Ben Collins is keen to have Caleb in his squad for 2017. Runner Up was Jessie Cammarano who also showed he is ready for the senior ranks in 2017. The U/16s Best & Fairest was Mitchell Davey with Jason Cox as

Runner Up. Both these players performed at the highest level during the season and were instrumental in the U/16s playing off in the 2016 Grand Final only to go down by two points at the final siren. Gary King was humbled when awarded the John Duff Memorial

Clubperson Award. On receiving the award Gary said “that as a Life Member of the club where is has contributed too over the past 43 years, it was his obligation to continue supporting the committee and the players”. He further stated that “that the absence of a senior premiership over the past 35 years was his driving force to keep going and he was looking forward to the new WGFNL in 2017” President Dan Crowley congratulated all award winners and every player who pulled on the Demon guernsey during

the season. Dan also expressed special thanks to his committee for all their hard work during the season, and also to every volunteer who assisted behind the scenes to ensure that the club functioned smoothly.

LADIES AUXILIARY CELEBRATE 60 YEARS On October 11th the Koo Wee Rup Fire

Brigade Ladies Auxiliary celebrated 60 years of service to the community. Amongst the members who attended was one of the original committee members Tobe Florance who was awarded with her 60 years service badge this year the Brigades Annual Dinner. Tobe is still an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary and attends our meetings and helps whenever she can. We had a very enjoyable evening at the Koo

Wee Rup Hotel catching up with old members and celebrating our wonderful achievements. The photo shows Tobe Florance in the centre

surrounded by some our life members: Barb Leeson, Kerry Wealands, May Ridgway, Dot O'Hehir, Carmel Huxtable(current President) and Muriel Winter.

JOHN DUFF MEMORIAL AWARD WINNER Gary King with his wife Diane


KOO WEE RUP FOOTBALL CLUB PRESENTATION NIGHT

SENIOR AWARD WINNERS L to R: Matt Cameron (Best Finals Player), Tim Miller (Most Consistent), Daniel Calteri (Best & Fairest), Alex Considine (Coaches Award), Ben

Kerrigan (Most Courageous), Liam Hetherington (Most Improved)

RESERVES AWARD WINNERS Back Row; Ryan Anderson‐Scott (Coaches

Award), Brett Hobson (Best & Fairest), Jeremy Dower (B&F Runner Up), Jack Mayes (Most

Consistent), Shane Webster (Best Team Player) Front Row; Daniel Ribaux (Most Determined),

Todd McGrath (Most Courageous)

UNDER 18S AWARD WINNERS L to R Shaun Donnelly (Most Consistent), Cody Miller (Most Improved), Callum Huxtable (Best Team Player), Ryan Frazer (Most Determined), James Harris (Coaches Award), Caleb Milojevic

(Best & Fairest)

SENIOR AWARD WINNERS L to R: Matt Cameron (Best Finals Player), Tim Miller (Most Consistent), Daniel Calteri (Best & Fairest), Alex Considine (Coaches Award), Ben

Kerrigan (Most Courageous), Liam Hetherington (Most Improved)

RESERVES AWARD WINNERS Back Row; Ryan Anderson‐Scott (Coaches

Award), Brett Hobson (Best & Fairest), Jeremy Dower (B&F Runner Up), Jack Mayes (Most

Consistent), Shane Webster (Best Team Player) Front Row; Daniel Ribaux (Most Determined),

Todd McGrath (Most Courageous)

UNDER 18S AWARD WINNERS L to R Shaun Donnelly (Most Consistent), Cody Miller (Most Improved), Callum Huxtable (Best Team Player), Ryan Frazer (Most Determined), James Harris (Coaches Award), Caleb Milojevic

(Best & Fairest)

UNDER 16S AWARD WINNERS L to R Team Manager Ian Legg, Luke Edwards

(Most Consistent), Jake Seuren (Coaches Award), Brodie Sungalis (Best Finals Player), Tom Glassborrow (Most Improved), Mitch Davey (Best & Fairest), Mitch Cammarano

(Best Team Player), Jack Johns (Most Determined), Coach Mick Monckton


Monday to Wednesday8.30am to 6pm

Thursday ‐ 8.30am to 8.30pm Friday ‐ 8.30am to 6pm Saturday ‐ 9am to 4pm Sunday ‐ 10am to 4pm


WHAT WAS THAT SIREN? October 2016 It was the Koo Wee Rup Fire Brigade back up siren to alert all of the volunteers to attend the

station for a turn out call. It’s also used to let the local community know we are about to be out and about on a call. 24/10/16 – Truck roll over – South Gippsland Hwy Koo Wee Rup 26/10/16 – Trailer fire – South Gippsland Hwy Monomeith 27/10/16 ‐ Truck crash, person trapped and fuel spill ‐ Koo Wee Rup Rd Pakenham South

Everyone who lives near bush or grassland needs to start to prepare their property

for bushfire. Mature trees can help shield against radiant

heat and embers. They must be strategically located and well managed.

Remove flammable items from decks and verandas, such as boxes, furniture and doormats.

Keep grass cut to less than 10cm. Fire can ignite and travel quickly through long grass.

Keep woodpiles away from the house. Stray fire embers can easily ignite woodpiles.

Store flammable liquids away from house. Where possible, store in flame proof containers.

Get rid of dry grass, leaves, twigs and loose bark.

Prune shrubs: Prune lower branches of shrubs to separate from surface fuels underneath. Prune shrubs well away from branches of mature trees

Cut back overhanging tree branches close to property – no branches in 10m space.

Do not have large shrubs next to or under windows.

Use pebbles and rocks in your garden (not flammable mulch).

Keep gutters and roof areas clear of leaf litter.

Please remember to call CFA to register any planned burns. If your burn is registered and someone calls triple

zero, they will be advised of the planned burn and we won’t need to attend.

The number to call is 1800 668 511. We are having an open day. CFA open day is a chance for you to meet your local CFA brigade and find out more

about what we do. The kids can play fireman with the hoses, flashing lights and sirens. Come and meet your local

brigade at 10 Moody St between 10am till 2pm on 6th November. A sausage sizzle will be available on the day as well as information on fire preparedness. Reminders will be posted on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/KooWeeRupFireBrigade/

KOO WEE RUP FOOTBALL CLUB JUNIORS 2016 was a great year for the Koo Wee Rup Football Club Juniors. We had more kids on the park, new faces in our

coaching ranks and some great success in finals series. We also are proud to be represented in the South East Juniors Development squads, as well as achievements in the league best and fairest across a number of our age groups. All round, 2016 was a fantastic year for the junior squad. 2017 season isn’t that far away and we want to have more of our local kids join us! We will soon be opening the

registration season and we are currently looking to fill some coaching positions. We are looking for people to help us with Auskick, Under 8’s, 10’s, 11’s, 12’s, 13’s, 14’s and 15’s. If you would be interested in becoming part of the Junior Coaching ranks, visit our website at www.kooweerupfc.com/coaching_staff to download the application form. If you’d like to find out more about the position, then you can contact our Junior President, Deon Perry either via email [email protected] or on mobile 0409 716 037. You can also follow us for news and updates about player registration on our club Facebook page. Just search for Koo Wee Rup Football Club and click ‘follow’ to get updates in your newsfeed. Applications close 7 November.


HAVE YOU GOT SOMETHING TO SAY? Have you got some news, a photo, or an opinion you want to share with your community? Why not say it in the Blackfish?

Just drop me a line at [email protected] post to PO Box 64, KWR or phone 5997 2333

Caroline Roff, Editor


Heart Foundation FREE Evening Walking Group: The group got off to a good start at the beginning

of October but we have room for plenty more people to join us and walk at 7 pm every Thursday evening leaving from the Clock towers at the Rossiter Rd Bus Interchange. We’ve got walks planned for Cardinia Lakes which is three separate lakes that formed part of a quarry on the eastern outskirts of Pakenham opposite the golf club. There is a walking track around the top as well as through the middle, and for the really adventurous there is also a section with 110 steps. We’ll be doing this walk in few weeks as the days get longer with plenty of choice in level of challenge. Enquiries to Marlene on 59 971 860

PILATES @ KOO WEE RUP REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICE

Quite a few people took advantage of the October FREE taster classes to see what Pilates involves, and see that it includes progression, so you are always challenging yourself. You are not competing against anyone and it is your workout. The focus is on body alignment, breathing and the engagement of core muscles, hence terrific for the lower back and creating strength. Classes will continue Monday evenings at 6 pm and Friday morning at 11am at the Hewitt ECO House at Koo Wee Rup

Regional Health Service. Cost $10 casual or $55 for the six sessions for the

remainder of Term 4. Enquiries to Marlene on 0429 814410


KOO WEE RUP SECONDARY COLLEGE Regional Cricket Wrap Up

Intermediate girls Played in the regional T20 cricket finals last week. Their

first match was against Nossal High School, which they won easily. This put them into the Grand Final against McKinnon Secondary College. McKinnon were always going to be tough competition, as they were the state winners last year. They ran away with the match by over 80 runs. It was a great effort by our girls to make it to this round and they were named runners up in the region. Team: Holly Timewell, Mikaylah Howes, Brodie Mathers,

Mikaela Stokkel, Kayla O’Hehir, Chloe Grant‐Collins, Simone Geyer, Katie Prowd, Bree Gibson, Kaitlyn Harding and Alex Voss.

Year 8 boys Last week, the year 8 boys cricket team played twenty20

in the regional finals in Cheltenham. The team consisted of Riley Dolan, Cooper Drommel, Jack Jenkins, Charlie May, Scott May, Thomas Robinson, Joshua Grogan, Kasey O'Hehir, Lachlan Williams, Kalin Parker, Thomas Allan, Karen Finlay‐Smith and Matthew Voss. We came up against Minaret in the semi final and we chose to

bat first. After losing a couple of quick wickets, Matt and Jack put in a solid partnership with Jack scoring 41 and Matt 45. Kalin and Riley came in at the end for some quick runs through some big hitting and we finished with 137 runs from our 20 overs. We bowled very well and managed to get them all out for 54

runs (10 of these runs came from hitting the helmet behind the keeper!!). The wickets were evenly spread with Jack, Kaden, Tom R and Cooper picking up two wickets each. We came up against Frankston in the grand final who were

clearly very talented. We lost the toss and were put in to bat first. We got off to a bad start with Jack who was caught in the first couple of balls. Things didn't get much better from here. We struggled to score with their tight bowling and were going at about 4 an over. Josh was out there the longest with 19 runs and Thomas Allan came in late for 2 sixes in a row which got our boys excited. But we were all bowled out in the 19th over for 78. They fielded extremely well and caught everything. The Frankston team got off to a great start and were about 43 runs from the first 5 overs without losing a wicket. We

dropped about 4 catches and misfielded a lot which cost us the game. Frankston cruised to victory in the 10th over and didn't lose a wicket. Our boys did very well to get this far. Thanks to Eliza for scoring all day and for driving some boys to the venue. Coach Connell

Table Tennis Last week, the intermediate boys table tennis team played in the regional finals in Cheltenham Dandenong. The team

consisted of Samuel Neill, Thomas Brougham, Kurtis Winterford and Jye Stephens. We came up against Nossal in the first draw who defeated us 6 rubbers to zero. A tough competitor to begin the day’s

matches! Nossal had two state reps. Although our score appeared dismal, games were won and many went into tie, two pt advantage. The boys then played Mornington SC and claimed 6 games. Many close games throughout however Mornington

secured the match. This meant that we didn’t get into the semifinal which was played out between Nossal and Melbourne High. A great effort by all and they did very well to get this far.


KOO WEE RUP SECONDARY COLLEGE From The Principal

Young Leaders to China. Our students and staff member Rowan Griggs arrived safely in China and are having a great time. They will be faced with some challenges that will make them better people for the experience. We say goodbye to our current

Year 12 students. A wonderful final assembly was

held on Monday 17th with parents attending. I wished the students well and lovely speeches were made by the College Captains and Vice Captains. I would like to thank all the staff involved with our Year 12 students over the six years here. They have done a fantastic job with these students. A very relaxed Celebration day was held on the Tuesday with students turning out in some amazing costumes. The college in partnership with other Swamp schools is involved in a project for 2017 aiming at building capacity in its

middle leaders. This project has been funded by a philanthropic group headed up by David Gonski. We are very proud and pleased to be a part of this initiative which will deliver better literacy outcomes for our students across the Swamp and build capacity in our future teacher leaders. The College is also very proud to have entered into partnership with the Koo Wee Rup Newsagency in its “supporting

Local” program. Please support our college by supporting Koo Wee Rup Newsagency. Felix Patton, Principal, Koo Wee Rup Secondary College

Super 8s Last week we had some year 9/10 boys at Toomuc Reserve in Pakenham playing super 8s cricket. They won their first 3

games pretty easily, which gave them a spot in the Grand Final against Waverley Christian College. Unfortunately, they were outplayed in this game by the Waverley boys. The boys enjoyed the day and Jason Cox was able to demonstrate his physio skills on Liam Adams between matches. Some of the year 9 boys were off to the year 9 camp after the cricket and their choice of clothing was interesting to say the least! Team consisted of: Daniel Vela, Liam Adams, Luke Glassborow, Ned Harrison, Jason Cox, Ryan Smith, Lauchlan Gregson

and Brayden Hall. Thanks to Susannah and Eliza for taking the boys out for the day.


ST JOHN THE BAPTIST PRIMARY SCHOOL, KOO WEE RUP

Orientation for our 2017 Students The first of our orientation sessions to help

prepare students for the transition from kinder to school, was held on the 24th October. It is always wonderful to see these very enthusiastic smiling faces, and watch as new friendships start to develop.

Our next orientation sessions will take place on; Monday 7th November (2:00‐3:00pm) Monday 14th October (1:30‐3:10pm) Monday 21st November (1:30‐3:10pm) Monday 28th November (12:00‐3:10pm) If you are interested in exploring the wonderful

educational, social and wellbeing opportunities that St John’s have to offer, please contact the school to arrange a tour and to meet the principal Mr Justin Greenwood. (5997 1653)


ST JOHN THE BAPTIST PRIMARY SCHOOL, KOO WEE RUP

Milo Cricket: We were able to give our news cricket pitch and oval a real

work out during our Milo Cricket day. Students across the school had the opportunity to develop and hone the skills. The children also enjoyed the free give‐aways.

Chris Dortmans, Deputy Principal

The start of the term has seen us all very busy preparing and practising for our production of Seussical the musical. Seussical is a musical based on the books of Dr. Seuss. The play's story is an mixture of many of Seuss's most famous books, revolving around the characters of Horton (Aaron Hallam), Jo Jo (Lizzie Slade) and Gertrude (Teegan Thornhill) who are guided through the adventure by the Cat in the Hat (Chloee Thornhill). Our Grade 5 & 6 students made up the other lead roles with every student in the school involved we witnessed two shows of outstanding dramatic and vocal performances. A reflection of the talents of both our

students and the staff in our Arts department.


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KOO WEE RUP SENIOR CITIZENS

Our Seniors Week event was well attended and we all enjoyed great entertainment and friend‐ship. We also went to the Council sponsored afternoon tea and Beatles show at the Cultural Centre. Twice during the month we were

entertained at Friday lunch by teacher David Campbell and Year 10 and 11 music students from KWR Secondary College. Thank you for your efforts. Other activities at our Club

Rooms are: Monday ‐ Indoor Bowls at 1pm, $2 Tuesday ‐ Bingo, eyes down

7.30pm Wednesday ‐ Dancing, 2nd Weds

at 1pm, $2 Wednesday ‐ Craft and Chat, 1st &

3rd Wednesday, 10am‐12 noon

Friday ‐ Lunch, members only $6 ‐ followed by Hoy 1pm $2 all welcome

Our outing for November is to the movies and lunch. Bingo is going well with new

young players attending. Membership is $10 per year. If

you are interested, please ring Diane on 5997 1238. We look forward to seeing you.


KOOWEERUP SECONDARY COLLEGE NT LEARNING ADVENTURE Students from Year 10 and 11 at Kooweerup Secondary College recently returned from an educational tour through

the Centre of Australia culminating in a plane ride home from Darwin. Our coach made its way through the night from Kooweerup to Coober Pedy, stopping overnight for a visit to the Opal mines and stay in an underground bunkhouse. The ‘Red Centre’ was not as red as usual with recent rains encouraging significant growth of vegetation. We even

witnessed someone mowing grass on the side of the Stuart Highway as we approached Uluru. Storm clouds gathered as Uluru came into view and a cloudburst obscured our view of the giant monolith temporarily. The words of John Williamson’s ‘Raining on the Rock’ became the anthem for the remainder of our tour. Fortunately the rain showers were infrequent enough to allow our group to enjoy some wonderful hikes around the base of the rock and the Valley of the Winds circuit at nearby Kata Tjuta. We stayed in Alice Springs for a couple of nights,

visiting the Historical Telegraph Station, the Royal Flying Doctors Centre and became the star pupils in a live lesson at the School of the Air. Students got up close and personal with the Birds of Prey at the Wildlife park and some reptiles came to visit us with their expert handler from the Alice Springs Reptile Centre. It was an early start the next morning for the long journey towards tropical NT and the historical Daly Waters Pub. Many of the group took up the opportunity to dine on the famous Barra Burger in the Pub. The air temperature had warmed significantly by now and

the summer clothes were in daily use. Bathers were donned to enjoy the warm, yet refreshing thermal springs at Mataranka. The cruise of the gorges was an amazing tour surrounded by spectacular rock formations. The heavens opened up that night and the helpful park manager found some sheltered accommodation for us to allow us to keep dry overnight.

Kakadu was our next stop and our cruise on the East Alligator river certainly lived up to expectations with numerous crocodiles spotted, the majestic jabiru and water buffalo all made an appearance. Another gorgeous sunset awaited us on Ubirr rock, overlooking the Nadab flood plain in the presence of thousand year old aboriginal paintings. Darwin awaited at our next stop. We learnt about the

exposure of the city to the rigors of the second world war at the Military Museum and how it recovered from the

battering by nature on Christmas Eve 1975 at the other museum. The Mindil market and accompanying sunset gave students a chance to pick up their last minute NT souvenirs. A disco cruise on Darwin Harbour was an entertaining finale before our overnight fly home to Melbourne. Unseasonal rains and a bout of gastro did not dampen the spirit of the students on

this amazing tour of the Northern Territory. Students and staff alike are thankful to the informative coach captain Mike, culinary expertise of our cook Janette and professionalism of the tour organisers at Trekset Tours. We also acknowledge the generosity of the NT Learning Adventures Grant that helped fund some of the tour.


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KOO WEE RUP RSL SUB BRANCH REPORT Hello! to everybody again. November is one of our busy times as we get organised for our Remembrance Day

ceremony at our cenotaph. If you wish to attend this important ceremony, the details are: 11am on November 11th At our Cenotaph in front of the Community Hall in Rossiter Road This year we once again play host to the TS Tingarra Cadet Drum Band who will lead us into the service and at the

conclusion of the service give us a demonstration of 'the drums'. We do hope you can join us for this important service to remember those who sacrificed their lives for our great

country. There has been many other things happening in our busy little sub branch. Ivan and Marg enjoyed a fantastic journey

on the 'Ghan' and some quality time in Darwin recently. Words like fabulous and sensational have been used to describe their trip. Ted and Heather have enjoyed a couple of weeks on the Gold Coast recently and said it was just great. Our sub branch's annual trip away was to Bright and surrounds and, from all reports, just a fabulous time was had by

everybody. Great meals, day trips, museums, motel and even had a concert night, what a great trip. Thanks to Marg and Ivan and of course driver Peter. Lyn and myself also enjoyed some time in China, Japan, Vietnam and the highlight Singapore recently. As we prepare

our museum for displays, it was good timing to visit Singapore as it played an important part in events during 1942. We visited Changi Prison and the Kranji Cemetery amongst many areas of interest on this tiny island country. I can only say that this was very emotional and moving. We had the knowledge that a family member and many of our district's servicemen and women were involved in the devastating time in our military history, the cruelty and savageness imposed on so many people at the fall and aftermath beggars belief. Singapore today, though is a fantastic place to visit, high standard of living, no crime, no rubbish, just so clean, remarkably absolutely no graffiti, wonderful shopping, and just the best country to visit as it has wonderful gardens, tourist attractions and friendly people. Our museum is continuing to come to fruition. It is probably going to take a month or so longer as we need to go

through some red tape on occupancy certificate issues but we are not expecting too many delays or problems. Finally, once again hope to see you on Remembrance Day at our service at the cenotaph and if you see poppies and

memorabilia for sale please, if you can, purchase a little something as the proceeds go the welfare of our returned servicemen and women and their families when they are in need of help. For now, Yours in Service, Ron Ingram, President, Koo Wee Rup RSL Sub Branch, 5997 1665 PS: Our knitted and crocheted poppy project is coming along really well with several people delivery more poppies this

week. Keep them coming, and thank you, it's great.

KOO WEE RUP BUSINESS ASSOCIATION REPORT To the community of, and visitors to, Koo wee rup, So nice to see everybody out enjoying this beautiful spring weather. On Thursday 6th September the association hosted a 'Meet the Candidates' event at the community centre. All

candidates, Graeme Moore, David Young, Monica Murnane and Ray Brown, were in attendance. Eleven members of the Koo wee rup community came along to listen to what the candidates had to say and had an opportunity to question them on different matters. There was no gentling the candidates along, they were not only questioned on what their intentions were, if they should be elected, they were 'grilled' over current community issues. There were lively discussions on a number of issues with everyone participating. The evening moved along smoothly thanks to Nikole Charlton, association secretary, who managed to keep everyone on topic. As a follow up to last month's report, the committee has proceeded with its workshops, having completed one to date.

As previously reported these workshops are designed to provide the committee with up to date information to ensure that it works in the most effective way it can. We're confident that these workshops will be beneficial in retaining the strong integrity and commitment that the committee and its membership currently display. Hard to believe, I know, after this spate of beautiful sunny days but we had 71 mls of rain from 27th sept to 25th Oct

(date of this report). 45mls of which fell in 2 X 24 hour periods. So ends this report. Till next time please take care. Vicki Charlton For any information on the association including; Meeting times and dates Membership

Please call Vicki Charlton on 0413 384 480 (used to be new) Andrea Vincent on 5997 2266 (Bendigo Bank) Nikole Charlton on 0419 699 965 (Inner Psych Solutions)


Outlook Community Centre has a variety of self development opportunities to enrich your knowledge and wellbeing. Come along and enjoy learning in our modern and welcoming facility. You will enjoy all of the creature comforts you

could hope for at your local Community Centre. You are welcome to drop by and pick up our Term 4, 2016 brochure and have a look around before you book. We enjoy meeting new community

members and assisting you with your enrolment. To view our complete Term 4 Programme, please visit www.outlookvic.org.au

Enrolment: Online, In person, Email or Over the Phone Payment: Online, In Person or Over the Phone Phone: 5940 4728 Email: [email protected] Address: 24 Toomuc Valley Road, Pakenham, 3810 WINDOWS 10 Have you recently upgraded to Windows 10 or would you like to experience the differences before making a decision to upgrade? This class will help you change over with ease. Tuesdays commencing 15 November for 2 sessions 1.00pm ‐ 3.30pm Cost : $20 plus manual $10 MYOB PAYROLL Learn how to set up and use MYOB Payroll module. Topics covered include setting up Payroll Categories and Employees, performing pay runs, payroll reports and end of year summaries. Students must have experience/ training with MYOB. Tuesdays commencing 15 November for 2 sessions 12.30pm – 3.30pm Cost: $60 (Only $20 if you have done MYOB at Outlook in 2016) INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT EXCEL For those who know how to use Excel and create spreadsheets. Includes custom formats, conditional formatting, charting, linking worksheet data, worksheet management, data management, consolidating existing knowledge of formulas, functions and cell referencing, an introduction to macros, plus various time saving tips. Tuesdays commencing 15 November for 4 sessions 6.00pm – 9.00pm Cost: $40 plus manual $30 CHRISTMAS SWEETS AND TREATS Join our chef Lynne to make this Christmas a sweet one! Sweet Christmas treats not only make delectable Christmas gifts, they are a special indulgence on the Christmas dinner table too. A hands on class where you will take home recipes and a supply of delicious sweet goodies. Tuesdays commencing 15 November for 2 sessions 6.00pm – 8.30pm Cost: $45

MICROSOFT POWERPOINT ‘Tips and Tricks’ For those with a basic understanding of PowerPoint. Tips and tricks to assist you to increase your knowledge of how to use this presentation programme. Fridays commencing 18 November for 2 sessions 9.30am ‐ 12.00pm Cost: $15 HEALTHY AGEING AND STAYING CONNECTED This session covers the importance of being healthy and active as we age, as well as how we can stay connected with family, friends, and the community. Maintaining our health will ensure we enjoy long and good quality lives, as well as helping prevent disease and functional decline. Also covered are some common scams that target older people and how they can be avoided. Tuesday 15 November 10.30–11.30am Cost: FREE

MEN’S DISCUSSION GROUP A relaxed and informal gathering for men It’s a group of blokes over 50 who meet for a coffee and a chat, discussing issues of interest and concern, with plenty of laughs. You are welcome to come to one of our chat groups and meet new people in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. 2nd Wednesday of the month 9 November, 14 December Arrive 9.15am Session runs 9.30am – 12.00pm Cost: $4 per session DISABILITY AWARENESS SESSION This workshop provides participants with a general awareness of disability and focuses on attitudinal and practical issues for people with disabilities. It will empower participants to work/interact effectively and confidently with people with disabilities. Friday 2 December 9.30am – 12.30pm Cost: $5

THE KOO WEE RUP BLACKFISH October 2016

KOO WEE RUP LIONS CLUB The Club was delighted to welcome Koo Wee Rup scouts Josie Bennett and Tim Miller to its meeting in early October. Josie and Tim had both attended the Australian Scout Jamboree held in New South Wales earlier this year. Having

enjoyed the experience so much they decided, finances and parental approval permitting, to attend the International Scout Jamboree in New Zealand scheduled to run from 29th December this year through to 7th January next year. To relieve the financial burden on their respective

families, Josie and Tim decided to do their own fundraising. Hence, the visit to the Lions Club. We learned that international jamborees only happen

every three years and are designed to provide scouts from around the world with opportunities to challenge themselves, while at the same time reinforcing scouting values, providing valuable new experiences and, above all, to have fun. It was obvious from the excitement with which Josie and

Tim made their presentations that they will reach their financial goals to enable them to enjoy an experience of a lifetime.

The Club wishes these two special young people every success in their endeavours. While on the topic of special young people, the District to which the Koo Wee Rup Lions Club belongs held its annual

convention at Inverloch on the weekend of 14th to 16th October. There were many enjoyable and memorable moments during the weekend, but none more so than the District final of

the Junior Public Speaking Competition. Our very own President, Ron Payne, being the

District’s Junior Public Speaking Chairman, conducted the competition with his usual aplomb, doing an outstanding job, but was upstaged by the efforts of the young contestants, all of whom were exceptional. It was quite understandable that the panel of

three judges needed to deliberate for quite a while to decide the winners of the Year 3/4 and Year 5/6 categories. The Year 3/4 winner was Mitchell Kidd representing the Narre Warren Lions Club, who, as a Super Hero, used his powers, not to become invisible or travel faster

than the speed of light, but to provide food for those around the world that have none. An outstanding message from one so young. The Year 5/6 winner was Chimai Nguyen representing the Berwick

Beaconsfield Branch Lions Club, who spoke about the way she felt as an ANZAC fighting at Gallipoli, eventually being mortally wounded and dying beside a mortally wounded Turkish soldier. The eloquence and vividness of the story from such a young person was astonishing. There can be no doubt that the audience, some 250 people, felt

uplifted at the conclusion of the competition.

L to R: Tim Miller, President Ron Payne, Josie Bennett

Judging panel with proud contestants in front. Chimai and Mitchell are holding their awards

BAYLES FAUNA PARK Working Bee

Sunday, 6 November 9 am to 12 noon

followed by a sausage sizzle Next Meeting

Monday, 28 November at 7pm

at Bayles Hall All welcome


BINGO EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT!!! Community Hall, Nar Nar Goon (opposite the primary school)

Books on sale from 7pm. EYES DOWN at 7.30pm for the 1st session,

1st Session ‐ $2 a book ‐ $20 games & $100 in the last 8.15pm for the 2nd session and 3rd session after that. 2

flyers on the night too. Little Ducks Flyer ‐ $2 for a FULL sheet or $1 for ½ a sheet

– You win $80 plus a rolling Jackpot 2nd Session ‐ $4 a book ‐$40 games & $100 in the last

Big Bucks Flyer ‐ $2 a ticket. In house prize around $300, plus the chance to win $2000, $10,000 or $100,000 3rd Session ‐ $4 a book ‐ $40 games $1000 JACKPOT

(if sufficient books sold) COOLED/HEATED VENUE!!! Hope to see you all there.

Any questions please call Gill on 0412553951


KOO WEE RUP BOWLS CLUB NEWS The final Practice match for Saturday Pennant was played against our good neighbours Lang Lang.

Despite a number of players unavailable possibly due to the game being played on Sunday and a “seedy” Bulldog supporter trying to play we won 5 from 6 rinks with our final rink being beaten by 1 shot. Both Pennant competitions are now under way with the 1st Round of Saturday Pennant played on 8th Oct and had Div.

2 travel to City of Frankston and was narrowly beaten 88‐93. K.McMahon, R.Alexander, P.Butera & L.Wealands lost 21‐27. Brad King, A.Slefendorfas, M.Masters & P.Dillon won 33‐17. B.Walker, W.Stevens, R.Matthews & J.Walker drew 20‐20. P.Gray, W.Pownall, G.Crynes & B.Mason lost 14‐29. Div. 5 went to Mount Eliza and had a very good 89‐56 victory. T.Jolly, M.Royle, J.Dale & I.Royle won 30‐19. Rink of the day went to N.Speight, P.Stevens, C.Borg & S.Nixon winning 39‐14. R.Bannon, K.Walton, J.Hatton & G.Jackson lost 20‐23. Div. 7 hosted Belvedere & had a 53‐53 draw. Identical score cards but in reverse resulted in the draw. M.Scullin, R.Bricknall, C.Masters & K.Hammond lost 23‐30. Betty King, J.Roissetter, C.Curtis (Belvedere) & L.Bell won 30‐23. The 2nd round had Div. 2 at home to Somerville & were beaten 77‐100. P.Gray, M.Masters, G.Crynes & W.Pownall lost 20‐26. Brad King, A.Slefendorfas, R.Alexander & P.Dillon lost 12‐29. K.McMahon, B.Mason, P.Butera & L.Wealands lost 18‐24. W.Stevens, R.Matthews, A.Giaccotto & J.Walker won 27‐21. Div. 5 at home to Belvedere and continued the good work from Rd. 1 winning 92‐74. Again the “stand out” rink was

N.Speight, P.Stevens, C.Borg & S.Nixon winning 41‐25. R.Bannon, K.Walton, J.Hatton & G.Jackson lost 21‐26. T.Jolly, M.Royle, F.Forde & I.Royle won 30‐23. Div. 7 went to Blue Hills and had to ask for 2 subs. Eventually going down 38‐50. K.Hammond,L.Penrose, D.Brown, both from Blue Hills & J.Dale won 23‐21. Betty King, J.Roissetter, A.Greenhill & L.Bell lost 15‐28. Thanks to Blue Hills for supplying the 2 players for us. A washout for Div. 2 at Mornington in Rd. 3 resulted in both teams sharing the points and a similar story for Div. 5 at City of Frankston. We had to forfeit our Rd. 3 Div. 7 game against Karingal due to a lack of players available. Tuesday Pennant got under way on 11th Oct. with both teams at home and recording good wins. Div. 2 hosted Karingal

and won 68‐47. B.Walker, A.Slefendorfas, N.Speight & J.Walker won 28‐11. P.Gray, M.Masters, B.Files & P.Dillon won 21‐12. R.Alexander, T.Jolly, W.Pownall & N.Filius lost 19‐24. Div. 4 recorded a 3 rink win against Baxter Village 55‐39. Betty King, J.Roissetter, P.Stevens & J.Hatton won 20‐13. M.Royle, G.Crynes, K.Hammond & I.Royle won 17‐14. M.Dillon, M.Scullin, G.Jackson & P.Carlin won 18‐12. Div. 2 continued with their good start to the season winning 63‐38 against Mornington Civic at Civic. R.Alexander, T.Jolly, W.Pownall & N.Filius lost 15‐18. M.Masters, A.Slefendorfas, N.Speight & J.Walker won 28‐10. P.Gray, P.Dillon, B.Files & C.Borg won 20‐10. Div. 4 travelled to Mt. Eliza and also continued with the good start to the season winning by the narrowest of margins

55‐54. M.Dillon, M.Scullin, K.Walton & P.Carlin lost 15‐19. Betty King, J.Roissetter, P.Stevens & J.Hatton won 21‐17. M.Royle, G.Crynes, K.Hammond & I.Royle won 19‐18. Close games all round. After 2 rounds both teams are currently on top of their divisions an early encouraging sign. President Ray Brown has recently undergone a shoulder operation which will see him out of the game for some time.

Gerry Fuller is still waiting for a call for his knee/hip operation and has been for many months. Glenice Jackson is also to have a hip replacement in the near future and will miss the majority of the season. John Dale is back in hospital with medical issues we hope that things improve for John as the past few months have been very ordinary. The next round of the Friday Triples competition was played on 7th Oct. The winning rink for the day were Jim Smith

[Cardinia Waters], Charlie Borg [KWR] & Garry Salomons [Pakenham] with 37 pts. Runner Up rink with 34 pts. was Don Jeffrey, Max Adams [Lang Lang] & Bob Mason [KWR]. Best 1st game to John Hatton, Nick Filius & Ken Walton [KWR] with 18 pts & Best 2nd game was won by John Van Vugt, Graeme Wilde & Simon Koning [Cardinia Waters] with 20 pts. Games due to be played on 21 Oct were cancelled due to the impending weather forecast which proved to be correct.

KOO WEE RUP DOG WALKING GROUP The Koo Wee Rup K9 Heart Foundation Walking Group

kicked off the summer walking season with a bang, celebrating five years of walking, talking and barking. Eleven hardy walkers and six eager dogs gathered for cupcakes, pupcakes and a short walk on October 3rd despite driving rain, strong winds and distant thunder. Luckily the weather improved during the month and we enjoyed welcoming back past members for more pleasant evening walks. We meet at the bus interchange carpark at 6:30pm every

Monday and walk for 30–40 minutes. All levels of canine and human fitness are welcome. Enquiries to Lyn on 0439 519 859.


NATIVE TREES A good selection of Native Trees can

be found at

Kooweerup Trees & Shrubs John & Maria Boekel

10 Bethunes Road, KooWeeRup Phone 5997 1839

Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays


vicki’s

“used to be new” recycled books, clothes and more

124 Station Street, Koo Wee Rup, Phone: 0413 384 480

Lang Lang & District Historical Society

Welcome visitors to our Heritage Centre situated in

Kester Kitchin Park, Lang Lang

We open each Wednesday 10.30-3pm or by appointment

Secretary Joy Adderley 5997 5489


THE WESTERN PORT ROAD By Heather Arnold, on behalf of the Koo‐Wee‐Rup Swamp Historical Society.

The Western Port Road started at Dandenong and traversed the old Shire of Cranbourne from Cranbourne to Tooradin to Tobin Yallock (the original Lang Lang township). This section is now known as the South Gippsland Highway. The road later continued onto Corinella and Bass and this section eventually became known as the Bass Highway. The section of road from Dandenong to Tooradin had obviously been passable to some extent as early as 1839 because we know that Samuel Rawson and Robert Jamieson overlanded their cattle to Tooradin in the December of that year and then continued on by boat to their Yallock Station on the Yallock Creek. Niel Gunson in his book The Good Country: Cranbourne Shire says it was fairly clearly defined by the 1850s, however it

wasn’t until 1859 that a permanent roadway was surveyed which allowed access by wheeled traffic and livestock. In spite of this, Gunson writes that transporting stock from the Yallock Creek Station to Melbourne still took four days in the 1850s and 1860s. Even though the road was formed it wasn’t until 1868 that the section from Dandenong to Cranbourne was metalled. The main problems with the road was the need to cross the inlets (such as Lyall’s and Moody’s Inlets) before bridges

were constructed. In 1845, Edward Cockayne was given the right to operate a ferry service but he was a bit eccentric and unreliable and sometimes ignored the signals of the travellers (such as a lit fire or the firing of a pistol) so they were forced to spend a night marooned on the side of the inlet. His licence was finally cancelled in 1853. Cockayne occupied a hut where Harewood is now located and it is believed that the stables on the property date back to the time of Cockayne’s occupancy. Cockayne Inlet in Western Port Bay is named after Edward. In 1864, a John Carson offered to conduct a ferry service, but this was declined by the Cranbourne Road Board. In 1865

James Smethurst erected two bridges over the Inlets, according to Gunson, I am not sure which Inlets he is referring to but the same year the mail contractor, John Murphy, complained about the state of the Yallock and Tobin Yallock bridges. The bridge at Tooradin was built in 1873. However, people were resourceful in those days and traversing creeks and inlets didn’t stop commerce and the

trappings of civilisation as on November 13, 1860 a weekly mail service was introduced to Corinella via Yallock and by 1865 there was a two day a week coach service from Cranbourne to the Bass River also via Corinella. The southern end of the Western Port Road was constructed in the 1860s. Joseph White, author of the book One

hundred years of history: Shire of Phillip Island and Woolamai 1875‐1928, Shire of Bass 1928‐1975 said the road was originally surveyed in 1862 and the first route from the settled areas near Tobin Yallock in the Shire of Cranbourne was by a cattle track that kept to the tops of the range as the coastal route was swampy and needed many creek crossings. The opening of the road led to settlement being opened up and as we said before the establishment of a Cobb & Co. coach service. Very little work was done on this section of the road until the Shire was formed in 1875 and it received another boost in 1913 when the Country Roads Board was established and took over responsibility for the road. There was a report on the state of the Western Port Road in the Leader newspaper of September 19, 1874. The

newspaper correspondent was talking about the development of the Grantville area and had this to say about the journey to the settlement. A coach (Cobb's) leaves the Star Hotel from Dandenong every morning in week days. There is a very good metalled

road from thence to the flourishing post town of Cranbourne ‐ 9 miles ‐ but the remainder of the road from the latter place here is simply execrable. Some portions of it are even worse than execrable, for they are, in this season of the year, and the three months just passed, absolutely dangerous, and do anything but credit to the road surveyor's department. After leaving Cranbourne, there is a couple or three miles of fairly metalled road, but after that (and this passage I pen for the especial benefit of the above department) come the counterparts of the Great Dismal Swamp, and the Valley of the Shadow of Death. One spot in particular, called Frenchman's Hole, or Flat‐bottomed Creek, is highly dangerous to a stranger. The mails are carried over this beautiful spot twice a week, on horseback, and no doubt the man who carries them could give a much more graphic account of this picturesque route than myself. Be that as it may, the traffic on it is much on the increase, and I consider it shameful neglect on the part of the post‐office authorities not to organise a better system of mail delivery for this district; and the sooner they let us have three deliveries a week instead of two the better for our convenience and their reputation. Frenchman’s Hole was near Lang Lang and according to Niel Gunson, a Frenchman had tried to cross the two miles of

the flat land but he disappeared down a hole, covered with water and only his hat was ever discovered or so the legend goes. The Koo‐Wee‐Rup Swamp Historical Society meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm at Mallow house in Rossiter Road, corner of Henry Street. New members welcome. The Museum is open the second and fourth

Sundays from 1.30pm until 4.30pm. Heather Arnold [email protected] 0407 521 637

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