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Published by Linton & District Progress Association 1
LINTON News February 2020
Brylees Big Heart
Each year, since the age of 5, Brylee has been fundraising. She
chooses a charity to support. We discuss ideas and what she
wants to do. I then support her any way I can. She usually
decides on a charity around October for the following year.
Last year, around that time, she decided she wanted to
support the homeless. She made lists and drawings of what
she wanted to do etc. come January, she asked if she could
change because of the current devastation regarding the fires.
I told her, she can do whatever her heart tells her too. So, with
that, we got to it. We had a discussion and she decided she
wanted to do something out the front of our house. So, we set
set up a little donation box and placed a sign.
We had more discussion about what else we could do and
came up with the idea of a sausage sizzle. I put a message out
on Facebook to see if it was something that the community
would support and from that, we organised it. I made a few
enquires to ask for donations and was lucky enough to have
some great businesses jump on board. Ausdent Ballarat,
Midvale Quality Meats Mount Clear and Bakers Delight
Sebastopol. My partner suggested to contact the local CFA
and ask if they could bring a truck down. I did, and they were
only too happy to oblige.
I’d posted Brylee’s cause on social media, Brylee did signs and
came to collect and personally thank the businesses that
donated items for the bbq. She also did thank you notes to
each of them and passed them on. The event was put in the
Power FM site however I don’t know if was mentioned on the Pictured: Brylee Provided by: Tania Disney
radio. Two days, minimal effort and an amazing turnout. Can’t
thank everyone enough. We had people travel from Blampied
charities. She has also used it to buy chocolates for our local
just to help and family from Ballarat also attended. We always
cfa and police to say thank you for such a wonderful job. She
have the support of my beautiful mum who goes above and
melts my heart with her kindness and I’m so proud.
beyond. She supports us on so many levels.
We decided to make a Facebook page so that we could share
Fundraising is something we’ve always done. We used to
the amazing work that she does. Brylee’s Big Heart. Charities
organise charity motorcycle rides each year up in cairns. So it’s
Brylee has helped The royal children’s hospital $209.95 Toy
not really a new thing, but I’m very humbled that Brylee is on
world giving tree (toys for disadvantaged kids) 30+ gifts
board. She instigates what she wants to do. I love it. In the
Ballarat animal shelter,
past, Brylee has even used her own pocket money to support
each month she would
visit the animals and drop
off supplies that we had
purchased or collected.
Buy a bale $50 Farmers -
rural aid $295 Bushfires
$1346 and rising. Total to
still be confirmed.
Story provided by Tania
Disney (Brylee’s mum)
Pictured left: the crowd
at the bbq Right: Tania
and Brylee. Provided by
Halina
Linton & District Newsletter—February 2020 2
LINTON AND DISTRICT Linton Emergency Relief Pantry
PROGRESS ASSOCIATION
The Linton Emergency Relief Pantry has a
REMINDER: Please make sure your
new temporary home. It is currently
contact details that we have are correct.
If in doubt please email us :) located in the front foyer of the Shire
Offices in Sussex St.
Meetings: Monthly on the second Thursday @ 7:30pm We are in need of all staples—note that we
Next meetings: Feb 13th, March 12th cannot accept items that need to be
AGM: 14th May
refrigerated at the
moment until
Memberships due by 14th May
alternative
arrangements are
Where: Shire Offices, 68 Sussex St, Linton made.
Email: lintonprogress@gmail.com
Thanks.
Find us on Facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/LintonDPA/
LINTON COMMUNITY
PLAN
Have some spare time,
IT skills and access to The plan is coming to an end. Once the final funds
Publisher? If so, we are are expended a new plan for Linton will be
looking for volunteers to developed.
assist with editing and We need help to expend the final project money
publishing the Linton & District Newsletter. If inter- and to finalise projects.
ested please email news.linton@gmail.com
Want to help complete the current plan? Come
along to the next LDPA meeting on the Thursday
Index the 13th of February
Calendar of Events ............................................................ 21 The plan is available for viewing here:
Carngham Linton Football Netball Club ....................... 22 https://bit.ly/2z2PcZm
Church services .................................................................. 18
Community Coordinators ................................................ 2
Community Services & Groups ...................................... 18
DEADLINE: 21st of the month
Cops Capers ........................................................................ 5
From the Past .................................................................... 3 Contributions from the community
Linton CFA......................................................................... 15 are welcome and encouraged.
Linton & District Historical Society ............................... 3 Deadlines must be adhered to,
Linton & District Men’s Shed ......................................... 11 otherwise there is no guarantee of inclusion in the
Linton & District Progress Association ......................... 2 newsletter.
Mayors Message ................................................................. 16 Advertising in the newsletter Interested in
Puzzle Page ......................................................................... 17 advertising in the newsletter? Contact us for
Solutions .............................................................................. 15 further information and pricing.
Please send advertisements and contributions to
news.linton@gmail.com
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Linton and District Historical Society Inc.
Report for February 2019
Linton and district bus tour 15 March For them to send these to the National Library for
In a first for the Society, we are conducting a bus tour digitisation, with a page estimation at 9268 pages
around Linton (instead of a March History Night) on @$2.31 per page, the cost would be over $21,400.
Sunday 15 March. The time is 1pm for a 1.30 start And that doesn’t count the years that aren’t
outside the Shire Office We plan to return to the microfilmed and would need to go through that
Shire Office at approximately 4.30pm. This tour is process first – an extra cost. Hence the need for a
available to both members and non-members of the grant.
Society. The maximum grant we could ask for was $15,000, so
Our excursion will provide a narrative tour of Linton’s our submission was for $14,785.58, which would meet
history. It will identify or visit old mining sites, the cost of digitising the paper up to 1925. For the
churches, war memorials, former town facilities such years after that till publication ceased in 1941, we will
as shops and businesses, the rifle range, railway station have to apply for another grant in future.
and slaughterhouse, and views of the town and There is no guarantee that we will get the grant, but at
surrounding landscape. least we might get a portion of it. We probably won’t
The bus will include several stops for passengers to get know for a few months whether or not we have
out & walk around at significant places, for example at received the money.
the Church of England and the Catholic Church. The Return from our January break
tour will stop at the old Happy Valley school for The Society took a break from regular activities during
afternoon tea. January, but we will be back into gear with our first
Commentary will be provided by Chris Grigg (whose Open Day for the year on Sunday February 9th from
informative cemetery tours have been very popular), 2-5pm.
with former town resident Leon Dark (whose recent
History Night talk was well received) and Jill Wheeler
(President of the Historical Society).
The cost is: $15, which includes afternoon tea.
Bookings are essential and must be received by From the Past
Friday 6 March with payment. You can pay by
From the Ballarat Star: 1 January 1861
direct debit (preferred) – bank details are: Westpac
BSB number: 033 605, Acct no 112583. Please identify LINTON (From our own Correspondent) 29th
who the transfer is from. Or you can pay by cash at December
the Shire Office, Sussex St, leaving your name &
contact number with Maryanne. There has been very little doing here this week, and
most of the miners have taken three holidays at least.
Digitisation of The Grenville Standard On Wednesday there were the usual Christmas games,
In December we applied for a grant to get a portion of such as climbing the greasy pole, chasing pigs with
the old Linton newspaper, The Grenville Standard, soaped tails, &c., at the Black Swan and Prince of
Wales Hotels. Great numbers had gone into Ballarat so
digitised. This was one of our goals for this financial that there were not so many present as might have been
year. This would enable us all – that is, anyone expected.
interested in Linton’s history - to access copies of the
paper via the National Library of Australia’s online The Wesleyans are about to erect a new church on a
larger scale than the one they at present possess, which
repository Trove. At present, at the Resource Centre, was erected about eight months since, and was the first
we have the first five years, 1895-1900, in hard copy, religious edifice on the new township.
and the years of World War One are already digitised
and available on Trove (as are all newspapers in I regret to perceive that the Church of England is so
supine in this quarter. Some time since it had a
Australia for those years of WW1). clergyman residing here, but he has left, and for a long
The State Library of Victoria holds microfilmed copies time there has been no service.
of The Grenville Standard up to when it closed in 1941.
Check us out on Facebook— https://www.facebook.com/lintonhistory
A lot more information about things historical in Linton can be found on our website - www.lintonhistory.org.au
Linton & District Newsletter—February 2020 4
LINTON TAKEAWAY & NEWSAGENCY
Proprietors Ann and Wayne
Open Seven Days a Week
Phone 5344 7362
• Fuel, Petrol and Diesel
• Hamburgers, Fish and Chips, Pizza,
Pastries, Fresh Bread, Rolls, Groceries and Meat
Ice Cream and Icy Poles
• City Link Passes, Prepaid Mobile/ Internet
• Home Made Cakes, Cream Filled
Sponges • Pre-paid Home Phone
• Cappuccinos, Tea, Soft Drinks • Fishing Licences
• Newspapers, Magazine—Home Deliv- • DVD Hire
ery Available • EFTPOS available
• Bottle Gas, Also Refills & Swap ‘N’ Goes • DVD Hire
Home James Coming Soon to Linton!
Phone: 0429 986 330
Email: homejamesnt@bigpond.com
ABN 47 065 423 234
Linton and Region
Small building works Painting
Fencing Garden Maintenance
Landscaping Building Maintenance
and much more….
SUNDAY 1ST MARCH
10:30am to 12:30pm
Meet at the Skate Park
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Welcome back to 2020. Let’s time of year is very emotional. There are so many
make it a great year. demands to satisfy everyone. Please be kind to each
Do you get SCAM callers from other. Sometimes we do lose our cool with others.
overseas phone numbers. I do. We can’t choose our family. Just walk away from the
They are persistent and waiting confrontation.
for you to roll over and give them The next instalment of the “ Truth about Drugs is
whatever they want. They will be trying to get your below for your quick read. Here we are highlighting
banking details, they will be getting further details to the new life wrecker of ICE.
sell onto the next organisation who are willing to pay Traffic
for it. Have you entered a competition online or in a
SPEED ZONES- there are speed zones set up for a
shopping centre to win that CAR. Have you actually
reason. The ones over Cherry Tree for the protection
heard of anyone winning those prizes.
of you from the Logging Trucks have been lucrative.
The scammers are just trying to rip you off. I know of SLOW DOWN or suffer the consequences. It says
a local couple who have lost a large amount of money 60 speed limit for a reason. If you can afford $330
as a result of a scam. The matter has been handed for the little fine, go ahead, make my day.
over to police and the banks to take further action.
SEAT BELTS are put in cars because it is proven
Be strong against these callers. When they ring just
they save lives. Wherever they are fitted, they SHALL
tell them they are scammers and not interested. Blow
be worn. No excuses.
a whistle in their ears. Seek advice of other family or
friends. MOBILE PHONES – put them away in the
glove box. Do you see people stopped at lights
A trailer has been stolen from within town in early
looking at phones. Give them a toot, see what they
December. If you see something, say something.
do. I am sick of people looking at their crotch whilst
There have been a few fires in the area that have been driving. Not half obvious is it.
accidental ignitions. As we can see the forests are
COMMUNITY
tinder dry. Thankyou, to the local brigades who have
been attending to the fires quickly to extinguish them. Well done to our CFA for the Santa tour of the
Our thoughts go out to the many communities just town before Christmas. Thanks to the CFA
like our in the East who have suffered as a result of members who make themselves available to help
the fires. If you have holidays in the next 12 months, in the east of Victoria. If you want to do
make sure you visit the east to help with the recovery. something challenging, volunteer for the Linton
Probably the most incidents over the last two months CFA. Catch up the Gavin for a look around the
have been the many family violence incidents. This station.
If you see something, say something because that small bit of information could fill a gap in an investigation.
Call 000 if URGENT or
Crimestoppers on 1300 333 000 or
PAL on 131 444
. I really appreciate the little bits of information I am continually getting. The police station phone number is
53 447 211 If you have a non- urgent matter an email can be sent to tony.j.walker@police.vic.gov.au.
EMERGENCY Dial 000
If you have another type of crisis Life Line, Beyond Blue or your local GP can assist you.
Linton & District Newsletter—February 2020 6
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AUSTRALIA DAY BBQ 2020
A big thank you to the
members of the the
Linton Fire Brigade
(CFA) who once again
successfully hosted the
Linton Australia Day
BBQ. The money
raised from this years
BBQ will be donated to
the families of the two
fire fighters who lost
their lives fighting the
Gippsland fires. A local Lintonian also provided a
hamper that was raffled off to raise further funds; was
won by Margaret Jenkins
WORKING BEE: SUSSEX ST LINTON
Sunday February 23rd
10:30am to 12:30pm
Have some time to spare, a pair of gardening
gloves and want to help tidy up the main street
of Linton? Why not join us for a small
working bee—all welcome!
Linton & District Newsletter—February 2020 8
Linton Ukulele Jam! Linton Gold Diggers Book Club
Come and join the all new Linton Ukulele New Venue: Linton Shire Offices
Jam. Why? Why Not! We meet the first Monday of the Month
Next Meet: 4th of November
Every second Monday from 7pm till 8:30 Enquiries to: Co-Ordinator Lesley 0429494677
The Ukulele is a great instrument for complete We are a small friendly group who love to read a diverse range
beginners through to accomplished musicians. of books. So if you love reading and having a bit of a laugh
Join the Facebook group “Linton Ukulele Jam!” or email along the way, (not all serious,) come along and check us out
me for any info rheathorn@gmail.com
Electrical Contractor
Specialising in Solar Panels
Servicing Linton and District
Phone: 53682001
www.keemin.com.au
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Linton Primary School
We started December off by inviting our Forrester and the work our current Acting Principal, Jenny
grandparents and special friends to the school Dyer have made to our school. We were excited to welcome
for a couple of hours. It was a delight seeing our students our guest speaker Shallan Pompe who currently competes at
interacting with their guests. They made a variety of Christmas state level in BMX riding. She spoke to or students about
craft and some Christmas goodies to eat and the children we always having a goal and working towards it. She told us about
able to interview their guest to find out what life was like her determination to bring BMX into the spotlight through
when they went to school. Our grade 5 & 6 leaders also female representation and her progress is an indication that
helped to serve up a delicious morning tea to their she practices her own advice.
grandparents and special friends. We were very happy with We had plenty of awards presented on the night to students
the support of our community of this event. who have demonstrated a range of attributes throughout the
On the 10th of December we school year.
welcomed back our 2020 Thank you to the Linton Progress Association for donating the
Foundation students for their final following awards:
transition day. Our grade 6
students also went off to high • The SWPBS award for a student who consistently
school to practice being year 7 demonstrates our school values of respect,
students for the day. The new responsibility and safety went to Nilah M.
Foundation students spent the • The All Rounder Award for a student who always tries
morning participating in activities their best and works well with others was awarded to
with their 2020 classroom Tilly M.
teachers Mrs Clifton and Miss
Walker and began • The Academic award for a student who has shown very
building good progress this year in all areas of the curriculum
friendships in the was awarded to Isabella B.
yard during recess Thank you to Kylie Turville for presenting these awards to our
and lunchtime. students.
We ended the We also had two awards for our grade 6 students. We would
year in our usual like to express our thanks to the Golden Plains Shire for
fashion with a sponsoring the Mayors award. This award was presented to
whole school Clayton W in recognition of his achievements in drama and art
excursion. this year. Clayton also presents work to a high level in class
Students went to and is often seen mentoring younger students in the yard, in
Showbiz cinemas how to play cricket and football. Thank you to Deputy Mayor
in Delacombe where they were Joanne Gilbert who presented the award on behalf of Cr
treated to popcorn and a drink Owen Sharkey.
while watching Playing With Fire.
We would also like to express our thanks to Michaela Settle
From here we met with families at
who sponsored and presented an award to recognise a grade
the playground at Victoria Park for
6 student who has shown resilience throughout the year.
lunch and a play. It is always great
Nikita TC was the lucky recipient of this award, in recognition
being able to treat our students at
of her improvement in confidence when trying new things,
the end of the year for all the
and in contributing to class discussions. Nikita also
effort they put into their learning
represented our school at a division level in cross-country and
throughout the school year.
800m.
This term Linton Primary School
The night also included introducing the student leaders for
was lucky enough to receive funding that allowed our
2020 who all received their school captains badge and grade 6
students to participate in a sport that they may not have tried
top. We are very confident the new crop of leaders will do us
before. Tony Collier from Golf Australia came out to school,
proud and continue the strong leadership that this years grade
where he showed students how to hit a golf ball and various
6 students have developed within the school.
putting skills. At the beginning of 2020 we will also receive
some new sports equipment to use in PE or at playtime as a Finally the night finished by recognising the graduating year 6
result of the funding. students. They all received certificates and some small gifts
from the school as they depart from us and continue on their
Our 2019 Presentation and Graduation night were a great
educational journey.
celebration of the good things at Linton Primary School
throughout the year. Our School Council President Alison Kerr Thanks also to Tony Walker for being our MC for the night.
opened the night reflecting on everything that was achieved Continued on page 11
in 2019. She recognised the contributions of our Principal, Ian
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Linton and District Men’s Shed
We are all smiles at the LDMS at the following positions were filled:
the moment as the works needed for • President: Michael Hough
our new Shed have taken a massive
• Vice-president: Michael Smith
leap forward. The plans are all in the hands of experts
and all of the permits and Council authorisations are • Secretary: Michael Vogel
moving closer to receiving that mighty tick of approval • Treasurer: Murray Robertson
and the work can begin. Hopefully by the time the next • Shed Manager: Terry Gosling
issue of this local paper hits the streets. Hope, hope and • Shed Rep: Chris Prestwitch
hope again.
• Members:Jeff Martin, Geoff Rishworth, Andy Keeffe.
What is going to happen with the building?
Thank You Imreys Mine Pittong!
One of our major drawbacks has been the difficulty of
One of the donations that is going to make a huge
finding a builder who would commit to doing it for the
difference to our project has been the support promised
amount of money have in hand. Lots of promises have
by the management team. When Brad told me the good
been given but in the end, no one was willing to follow
news and I took it back to the Shed, we were all relieved
up. This means we have gone for local builders who are
and thrilled. They are going to provide the work on our
ready to have Shed members work along side them doing
drive and on our carpark saving us a great deal of
the grunt work. It turns out better that way. When we
move in, we will know some of the blood, sweat and resources that can be put into the actual building. This
tears has been our own. We owe these locals a big debt contribution will be acknowledged in some way on the
building itself. No wonder smiles are the facial feature of
of gratitude.
our Shed!
The 2019 AGM
Garden Committee
Our AGM was late, held over from last November We are ready to begin planning for the community
because of some difficulties over which we had no garden and need the help of
control. It turned out to be a very good and positive enthusiastic gardeners (men
meeting with much reflection on where we need to be and women) to help form a
heading in this new decade. A key feature was the call to sub-committee to plan out
a growing focus on building and strengthening our links the garden and to help with
with the wider community and to growing our its establishment. If you
membership. We continue to struggle financially and so are interested please give
being better at raising funds is becoming more of a me (Michael Hough) a ring
necessity. We cannot survive on donations and 5344 7544.
membership fees alone.
There were elections for our committee and as a result
Linton Primary School
Continued from page 9 yous for the 2019 year- Firstly; we would like to thank our
In art this year the P-2 students parent community. We appreciate their support of the school.
entered a competition where We appreciate the volunteer hours put in by parents, without
they were asked to draw what which many of our activities would not run as well.
Christmas means to them. One We would also like to thank Hans for always making sure our
of our grade Prep students- grounds are looking tidy and mowed for the benefit of the
Allira M was selected as a children. We really appreciate your continued support of the
finalist. Below you can see her school.
with a very proud Mrs Hilder Finally we would like to say thank you and farewell to Mrs
receiving her certificate. Hilder who finished up her Important information for 2020:
We would like to say a big time with us. We have
thanks to the Linton Fire enjoyed having you here Students return to school
Thursday 30th January
Brigade who ensured Santa as a colleague and teacher
found us safely at the concert and on the second last day of and we wish you all the For enrolment information
school. The students and staff appreciated you giving up your best in your future please contact the school on
time for us. endeavours. 53447341 or at
linton.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Jackie Walker
Thanks
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Haddon Community Learning Centre
Who are we? at the centre and is a fantastic opportunity to make new
The Haddon Community Learning Centre is a locally managed, friends. There really is something for everyone at the Haddon
not-for-profit community centre providing adult education op- Community Learning Centre! Contact us to find out more.
portunities for lifelong learning in our local community. Seniors ‘Move it Gently Program’
What do we do? Calling all people 65 and over to participate in an ‘Active Body,
We provide the opportunity for everyone to participate in learn- Mind and Spirit’ physical exercise program! Over 38 weeks
ing, whatever your needs. Along with training for career or job (running with school terms) we will do fun things like walk the
requirements, we also provide other activities and courses to en- Skipton Rail Trail, yoga, meditation, chair exercises and stretch-
rich your lives such as art, crafts and health and wellbeing activi- ing. Byron Yoga Centre Accredited teacher, Alana Rushton, will
ties. be facilitating the exercises and promises it’s for people who have
We provide a friendly welcoming place to meet, relax, make never moved before, or are afraid they have no co-ordination.
friends in a safe comfortable local learning environment. Call in We aim to increase participants understanding of the many and
and have a chat to our friendly staff about our courses and pro- varied benefits of having regular physical activity as part of their
grams, or tell us what you would like us to provide.. Joan and everyday lives, while also making new friends. Numbers are lim-
Emily look forward to meeting and assisting you. Course guides ited to 10, so we need indications of eager participants as soon as
are available from the Centre or online by visiting https:// possible. Register now by emailing manag-
haddonlearning.org.au/ er@haddonlearning.org.au or phone us on 03 5342 7050. Final
What’s happening in Term One, 2020? participants will be announced late in January.
This year we have lots of exciting activities and courses on
Be Connected in Smythesdale
offer here at the Centre. We begin the year in Term One with
‘Be Connected’ is a program funded by the Australian Govern-
courses including Flexi Learn Essential Computers Levels 1
ment which is designed to help people aged 50 and over become
and 2, Introduction to Kitchen and Patisserie Skills, Barista
confident going online. We also offer any assistance and support
Skills, Introduction to Natural Environmental Studies Level 1,
Ukulele For Beginners, Sew With Confidence and First Aid. you might need for your device such as mobile phone, laptop or
We also have a fantastic range of arts and crafts activities such tablet. After a successful event at Snake Valley in December
as In The Flow Fluid Painting, Introduction to Mosaics Work- 2019, we are holding another pop-up event at ‘The Well’ in
shop and Introduction to Alcohol Ink Art. For those interest- Smythesdale on Wednesday March 11, 2020 from 11am to
ed in physical activity we offer a variety of yoga classes such as 1.30pm. Join us for a light lunch, bring along your device and any
Hatha Style and Mums ‘n’ Bubs. Playgroup meets once a week questions you might have. Our digital mentors look forward to
assisting you!
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L a n d s c a p i n g F o r B u s h f i r e
The location, type and ongoing maintenance of vegetation within a property can significantly reduce the impact of a
bushfire on any house. Landscaping for bushfire is much the same as any type of gardening. It involves planning,
designing, planting and managing the area around your house. Design and plant selection for bushfire can help
reduce the effects of direct flame contact and radiant heat on a house.
G a r d e n d e s i g n
When modifying an existing garden or designing a new one, you need to consider the placement of garden beds, trees
and other flammable objects.
You should aim to keep the area around your house and other structures (such as carports and sheds) free of plants
that can easily catch fire and then ignite the buildings. You should also separate the flammable elements from each
other and the house itself.
Garden design should incorporate the following four principles:
Create defendable space
Remove flammable objects from around the house
Break up fuel continuity (keep plants separate)
Carefully select, locate and maintain trees.
C h o o s i n g s u i t a b l e p l a n t s
Although all plants will burn under the right conditions, some plants are less likely to catch fire than others. Choosing
plants with low flammability and locating them correctly will help reduce bushfire risk within a garden.
Remember: While a well-planned garden is important, it is only one aspect of preparing for bushfire. A holistic
approach to bushfire preparation is critical. Appropriate water supply, access, house construction and general
property maintenance are all important. On Severe, Extreme and Code Rad days, leaving early is the safest option to
protect yourself and your family.
Contacts
Emergency 000 (Always ring this in an emergency)
Linton CFA Duty Officer – 53447384 Email – lintonsecretary@gmail.com
Facebook – Linton Fire Brigade – CFA
Any issues or concerns regarding the CFA, its operations or this article can be addressed to the Linton CFA
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9 letter word: WOOLLIEST
Solutions:
Having trouble with one of
these?
Want to learn something new on one of
these?
Come to the Jubilee Centre in Skipton on
Tuesdays or Fridays!
Amr will be there to sort out any problems
or teach you what you want to know
Between 9:30am and 1:30pm
Cost $10
Phone: 0417006111
Cost will differ for major repairsLinton & District Newsletter—February 2020 16
Published by Linton & District Progress Association 17
PUZZLE PAGE
How many words can you
make from the letters in
the wheel? Each word
must contain the hub
letter. Can you find a 9-
letter word and at least 20
other words of five letters
or more avoiding proper
nouns? Target: 60 words
CODEWORD PUZZLE: Each letter in this puzzle is represented
by a number 1-26. Can you crack the code and solve the crossword?
Every letter of the alphabet is used at least once. Two letters are already
in place to get you started.
Sudoku - MediumLinton & District Newsletter—February 2020 18
LOCAL BUSINESS, COMMUNITY SERVICES & GROUPS
GOLDEN WOADY
SENIOR CITIZENS INC.
Held at Linton
Recreation Hall
every
Thursday 2 - 4PM Mobile Library Times
55 years and over The Railway Hotel Linton, 73 Sussex St,
New members made most Linton, Ph: (03) 5344 7214 Each Friday
welcome. Hosts: David & Krys
Open Tuesday to Sunday
1:30pm to 2:45pm
Meals—Friday and Saturday nights
Come along and join us Pizza— Tuesday to Sunday nights
Any inquiries please contact: Skate Park Carpark
Pot & Parma—Thursday night
Opposite the Take-away
President: Doreen Ringin 53447474 Monthly Sunday Arvo Jam Sessions
First Sunday of the Month
Treasurer: Angus McIntosh 53449574
Time: 3pm to 6pm
The Linton Cemetery Golden Plains Shire Council LINTON AND DISTRICT
Working Bees 2020 Immunisation Program WILDLIFE RESCUE
Held Saturday from 9am to 12 noon on the
following dates For sick,
• 29th February
injured and
• 4th April
• 9th May orphaned
• 13th June Linton Shire Offices Wildlife
• 4th July
• 8th august First Tuesday of the Month Lorraine: Ph. 5344 7256
• 5th September 11:30am - 12:00pm Wildlife rescue:
• 3rd October
• 9th November
Remaining 2019 Dates:
• 12th December
Morning tea provided
15th October, 19 November
Please note: the dates provided are subject and 17 December
to change depending on the weather. Check
for the notice board on the entry to Linton.
RIVER OF LIFE MINISTRIES ANGLICAN CHURCH CATHOLIC PARISH OF LINTON
Pastor Iris Etheridge Sunday mornings: Holy Communion MASS TIMES
FIRST WEEK OF THE MONTH
invites you to join us in worshipping the 1st Sunday of the month at St Agnes', Saturday 6:30pm Vigil Smythesdale
Living God Wallinduc Sunday 9:00am Linton, 10:30am Skipton
SECOND WEEK OF THE MONTH
Where? at 8.00 a.m. Saturday 6:30pm Vigil Skipton
Old Happy Valley Hall, Happy Valley 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at St Sunday 8:30AM Beaufort, 10:30am Snake Valley
Crossing Rd Paul’s, Linton THIRD WEEK OF THE MONTH
Saturday 6:30pm Vigil Smythesdale
Happy Valley
at 9.15 a.m. Sunday 9:00am Skipton, 10:30am Rokewood
New time of 10.00am Sundays FOURTH WEEK OF THE MONTH
2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at Holy Saturday 6:30pm Vigil Snake Valley
Enquiries to Pastor Iris on 53447413 or Trinity, Sunday 8:30am Beaufort, 10:30am Skipton
53447477 FIFTH WEEK OF THE MONTH
Carngham (Snake Valley) at 9.15 a.m.
ALL WELCOME Saturday 6:30pm Vigil Smythesdale
Alice Knight ph.: 5344 7332 Sunday 9:00am Linton, 10:30am Skipton
Ph: 5331 2933 Fax: 5344 7630
for more information Email: linton@ballarat.catholic.org.auPublished by Linton & District Progress Association 19
Christmas 2019 in Linton
The Linton
Emporium
After many months of renova-
tions by Pam & Neil The Lin-
ton Emporium is finally open-
ing it’s doors. Hours will vary
over the weeks so keep an eye
out.
Soon to come a Facebook page so keep an eye out!
Located at 63 Sussex St, Linton
Dr Jim Hancock BVScLinton & District Newsletter—February 2020 20
COMMUNITY GROUPS & SERVICES
EMERGENCY SPORT & RECREATION 5342 7050
FIRE / POLICE / AMBULANCE 000 Carngham Cricket Club Linton and District Wildlife Rescue
COMMUNITY GROUPS Mr. Darcy Franklin, President 0437 097 717 Lorraine: 5344 7256 or 0500 540 000
Golden Woady Senior Citizens Carngham Linton Football Netball Club Snake Valley Astronomical Society and
Michael O'Beirne, Secretary. Ph:0409 950 Observatory
President: Doreen Ringin 53447474
752 825 Linton-Carngham Rd, Snake Valley
Treasurer: Angus McIntosh 53449574 0418 425 207
Linton Cemetery Trust Linton Cricket Club
https://snakevalleyobservatory.weebly.com
Kath Blackwell, Secretary: 5344 7453 Aaron Kerr: 0403 436 285
Linton Fire Brigade Jim Munro: 0457 894 066
Duty Officer , 53447384 Linton and District Bowling Club
Linton Historical Society Craig Grenfell, Secretary, 0409956326
Jill Wheeler, President: 0439 895 939 Brendan Vandenberg, Secretary. 0412 000
Linton & District Men’s Shed 395
President: Michael 53447544 or mobile Linton Recreation Reserve
0418572257 Bill Caldow, Phone: 0438 946 577
Shed Manager: Terry 0490773664 Linton Walking Group
lintonmensshed@gmail.com Sharon 53447500 Barbara 53447280
Linton Karaoke
Matt Stokes, 0425 792 550 OTHER
Linton & District Progress Association Breaze Energy Solutions
Inc. Simon Reid 034309 4027
Kylie Turville (President), 0448 428 190 Country Fire Authority Community
Email: lintonprogress@gmail.com Safety
Linton Play Reading Group (LPG) 5329 5515
David 0447310565 Golden Plains Community Bus
Snake Valley CERT Hire, bookings and information 5220 7144
Simon Matthews (CERT secretary / Team Haddon and District Community
Leader) 0411 274 623 HousePublished by Linton & District Progress Association 21
CALENDAR OF LOCAL MEETINGS & EVENTS
FEBRUARY 2019
Need more information?
A live calendar of events with further details is available on the Linton Community Website:
http://www.lintoncommunity.com/apps/calendar/
Have an event coming up or regular meeting?
Send the details to news.linton@gmail.com.Linton & District Newsletter—February 2020 22
CARNGHAM LINTON FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB
Pre-season training for the and seven netball teams that play each week. In the
Carngham Linton Football Netball football, we field senior, reserves, under-18, under-15
Club senior group re-commenced and under-12 teams. In the netball, we have A, B and C
on Wednesday January 29th. grade senior teams, as well as under-17, under-15 and
Junior training will also commence under-13A/B junior teams.
at Linton in February on a date to
be advised. We are also encouraging more parents, members and
supporters to get involved and assist in the many jobs
Senior grade footballers and required on game day. If you think you would like to help
netballers are again training at the Ballarat High School but are unsure of what is required, club members will be
oval on Monday and Wednesday nights over the daylight more than happy to train you. To join the playing group or
savings period, before training shifts to Linton during adopt a volunteer role at the club, the following
March. The first practice match will be played away committee members can be contacted for assistance:-
against Maldon on Saturday March 21st. The club is also
looking to play another practice match at Linton on April Greg Spratling – Football Director (0409 965 894)
4th, with more details to follow in the March newsletter. Peter Robinson – Junior Football Director (0401 945 809)
Ally Clack - Netball Director (0400 250 053)
The club is very pleased to announce the signing of
former Maryborough Rovers player Aaron Westbrook for JOIN THE MIGHTY SAINTS IN 2020!!!
this season. A classy half-back/wingman, Aaron has
won two club best & fairest awards with the Rovers and CLFNC Family Day
has been an interleague representative with the
Maryborough Castlemaine Football League for the past The CLFNC Family Day will held at the Linton Recreation
three years. Reserve on Sunday March 1st, commencing at 11.00am.
The club has already had a busy off-season, with the The day will consist of a free sausage sizzle, various
annual Carngham Linton FNC Swap Meet and childrens’ activities organised by the senior players,
Show’n’Shine being held at Snake Valley on Sunday jumping castle, fairy floss, pop-corn, face painting etc.
January 12th. It was a great success for the club with the There will also be music to keep everyone entertained,
highest number of stall holders and biggest attendance in bar sales and Cow Pat Lotto.
the event’s four-year history. We are also pleased to
have raised $1,188 in donations to go towards the Club memberships can be purchased on the day, and
bushfire appeal. We thank the Day Breakers Automotive there will be 4 draws to win free memberships if
Club of Victoria for their assistance in organising and purchased on the day. Club merchandise for the 2020
promoting the swap meet. We look forward to continuing season can also be ordered. It promises to be another
the growth of the event in 2021. great day!
The club is now accepting players to fill the five football
Photos, provided by Michael O’Beirne, of the Carngham Linton FNC Community Swap Meet held at the Carngham
Recreation Reserve on Sunday 12 January 2020.You can also read
