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Issue No. 166 A FREE community publication by Latrobe Council May - June 2019 MONICA’S CREATIVITY INSPIRED BY CREEPY ENCOUNTER Have you ever wondered what creepy- Monica is also an artist in her own right crawlies do at night? working across media and produces a Bug Soup Beat children’s picture book range of items under her brand PIGMENT. explores what bugs get up to at night Bug Soup Beat is Monica's first published through a captivating story and children's picture book through Tasmanian illustrations by Monica Reeve (pictured). company, Forty South Publishing. Monica The idea for Bug Soup Beat first popped has also written a few other children's into the author's head one Summer’s night stories and is currently working on the after a very close encounter with a rather illustrations for these. large huntsman spider in her backyard! “I was astounded when I viewed the Unable to sleep that night, the text came original artwork and found the images quickly to Monica, and by 2:00am the next totally captivating. The story supports the morning Bug Soup Beat had arrived filled artwork which creates a magical world of with hungry snails, spiders, scorpions, bugs after dark.” - Beverly Skurulis moths, and mosquitos all looking for food. (Latrobe, multi-award winning artist) Over the following months, Monica used “This beautifully illustrated book is perfect “cut-paper collage” to create each to read to small children. Simple enough illustration to make Bug Soup Beat come for a child to enjoy and detailed enough to alive. The cut-paper collage process foster conversation between adult and involves painting large sheets of paper child.” - Kit Hiller (Mount Hicks, multi- various hues, along with collecting award winning artist). recycled scraps of paper and card. These along the inspiring North-West Coast of The official launch and signing of Bug pieces are then hand cut into the required Tasmania. Soup Beat will be hosted by the Crowded shapes and pieced together to form a new Lounge Coffee Shop, Gilbert St on For the past twenty years she has worked illustration. Saturday 11 May at 10am. All welcome. as a primary school teacher with a passion Monica Reeve is proud to call Latrobe Inquiries to Monica on Facebook through for early childhood education and the @bugsoupbeat or mydailydraw@gmail.com home and has always lived "somewhere" visual arts. AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS PRESIDENT'S PERSONAL LINK TO LATROBE You’d be surprised at the wide variety of Dr Walpole played a key role in Latrobe, Possibly the finest monument to his matters Latrobe Council personnel are specifically at the Devon Hospital, and is professional skill and personal popularity contacted about but when a call came in Ms Croucher’s Great Grandfather. is the Devon Hospital where he was the from Rosalind Croucher, the Australian Dr Walpole’s obituary records him as “one surgeon-superintendent for 21 years. On Commissioner for Human Rights of the best-known surgeons in Tasmania" relinquishing that position in 1932, he was Presidence, it raised more than an who died on 16 October 1942 at the age of honored by residents of the North West eyebrow. 80, only retiring from his practice due to Coast.” Ms Croucher was seeking information on failing health a fortnight before his passing. the memorial in Latrobe to her Great Born in Ireland, he came to Australia when Grandfather. She had no idea where or a young man. For many years he was at what it was but her 97-year-old mother had Queenstown before moving to take up the told her that there was one in Latrobe. role of superintendent at the Devon Along with many others, you have Hospital, Latrobe. probably walked or driven past this The obituary stated that “many throughout memorial on many occasions - it is the Tasmania will hear of Dr. Walpole's illness town clock in Station Square, Gilbert with sincere regret. His reputation as a Street, Latrobe. physician and surgeon is State-wide, and On that clock is a memorial plaque erected his kindness, no less than his skill, has to the memory of Dr G A Walpole FRACS endeared him to a host of people who have FRCSI 1862-1942 including the inscription come under his professional care during “Loved by All”. his long life.
2 May - June 2019 PORT SORELL LANDFILL REHABILITATION UPDATE Environmental tests were made over summer examining the Groundwater tests from bore sources on the site and at the nearby location and movement of landfill gases. Tests were conducted at Port Sorell Golf Course showed trace concentrations of ground level, within monitoring bores and in service utility pits contamination including heavy metals, trichloroethene and per- both on the Hawk Hill Road/Alexander Street site and in adjacent and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). All concentrations of streets. PFAS were below the current drinking water and recreational The tests detected methane, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and water guidelines and are not of concern for workers or users of the other gases typical of an old landfill. As a precaution, gas alarms Golf Course and will continue to be monitored. Other have been installed within the Waste Transfer Station and Tip contaminants were either not detected or were also within Shop buildings and the area remains a no smoking zone. Australian and international guidelines. Monitoring of service utility pits around the old landfill did not Follow up sampling of surface soils across the Golf Course detect landfill gas at a majority of locations. Detection of detected trace levels of PFAS that suggest PFAS accumulation in methane in a service utility pit on Club Drive prompted soil has occurred from the use of irrigation bore water. These precautionary testing inside a property, returning safe results. results have been assessed by the environmental scientists as low At the corner of Hawk Hill Road and Alexander Streets and on and acceptable, with concentrations needing to be at least 100-fold Club Drive, additional monitoring bores are being installed to higher before there would be any health concerns. better understand how landfill gas is moving through these areas. Residents with bore water sources in the vicinity of the old landfill Scientists will continue to monitor landfill gas levels on and site are asked to contact Council on 6426 4444 to arrange free around the site for the duration of the rehabilitation project. testing of the water quality. The old landfill site contains contaminants so it is important that A detailed rehabilitation action plan is being created by the people stay within the Waste Transfer Station and Tip Shop area environmental scientists and landfill engineers with guidance from when using these services and follow signage and staff EPA Tasmania and the Tasmanian Department of Health. instructions. WHAT DOES A BOARD DOG MANAGEMENT SAVE THE DATE FOR DIRECTOR DO? POLICY REVIEWED MULLED WINE EVENT Port Sorell and Latrobe Community Latrobe Council reviews its Dog Shearwater Mulled Wine in May returns Enterprises is holding a Directors’ Management Policy at least once every 5 bigger and better with more delicious food, Information Evening with the intention of years with the most recent review more mulled wine and beer, face painting recruiting Board Members. To help you commencing several months ago. for the kids, fantastic music by Halfway to decide if being a Director is for you, a no- Amendments to date include: Forth and Neil Gibson as well as dancing obligation invitation is extended to you to in the street. For something a bit different, • Update of contact details attend the Latrobe Memorial Hall Supper come along and try the mulled white wine. • Update of kennel licence information Room at 7:00pm on 15 May. Your There will be firepots and plenty of hay questions will be answered and all the • Moorlands Beach exercise area bales with blankets to ensure your comfort information you need to make this decision removed from the map as this land and to ward off the evening chill. in your own time, will be provided. comes under the jurisdiction of Parks Admission is free. Food and wine costs are This is a very rewarding experience and is Tasmania; very affordable. Come along and join in open to all suitably experienced people - • Removed reference to prohibited area the fun from 5:30pm until 9:30pm at this whether you are young or old, in university on Pig Island special event on 25 May. or retired. If you have something to offer, Council sought submissions from the For the safety of patrons, traffic detours then come along and have a chat. public on the policy and, following will be in effect from 4:00 pm until Alternatively, you may be aware of another feedback from Councillors and the 11:00 pm around Shearwater Village. prospective Board Member and can pass community, it was further proposed to Please follow the directions of traffic this information on. As a Director you will change the off-leash area south of the Port personnel. Additional parking, although provide the leadership and management Sorell boat ramp from being available 24/7 limited, will be signposted. If you are able, skills at a Board level to support and drive to prohibited to dogs. please walk to this event or car pool. the company’s strategic direction, goals The Dog Control Act, 2000 requires Shearwater Mulled Wine in May is a and objectives. Council to formally notify the public of collaboration by the Lions Club of Port RSVP to the Bendigo Bank Branch any proposed change to off leash areas and Sorell and Shearwater Village Retailers Shearwater on 6428 8883 or email invite submissions. The proposed change Group, delivered to you in partnership with Chairman, Jack Van Tatenhove on was advertised and submissions closed in Latrobe Council through its Community missie@outlook.com.au to answer any September, 2018. Grants scheme. query prior to the event. Due to the October Council elections, the The Port Sorell Lions Club's 800th meeting matter was placed on hold for the new will be held on 19 June at Shearwater YOUR ELECTED Council to make a decision. Resort from 7:00pm. Past members and REPRESENTATIVES 101 submissions were received; 29 were in partners are invited to attend this meeting. favour of the proposed change, 70 against Please RSVP by 1 June to Denzil King on Mayor Peter FRESHNEY ........ 0417 287 006 D/Mayor Graeme BROWN ..... 0417 598 116 and 2 were queries, neither for or against. 0467 286 234 or Chris Smith on 0474 028 Shayne (Cush) ALLISON ........ 0409 792 648 The report by the Development and 102. Michael McLAREN ...................... 6426 2777 Regulatory Services Team Leader was If you are interested in helping your local Vonette MEAD ........................ 0407 055 180 received by Council at its April meeting. community, have fun and meet interesting Sommer METSKE ................... 0409 622 710 Council resolved to further workshop this people, contact Josh Tome on 0488 667 Garry SIMS ............................. 0419 139 053 matter to discuss additional options prior to 779 or Denzil King on 0467 286 234 with a Gerrad WICKS ......................... 0488 325 590 making a decision. view to joining the Lions Club of Port Lesley YOUNG........................ 0419 326 250 Sorell.
May - June 2019 3 7-DAY MAKEOVER FOR NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR COMMUNITY WATER SHEARWATER PORT SORELL ADVISORY FOUNTAINS Latrobe Council recently resolved to COMMITTEE The Port Sorell Advisory Committee have consider allocating $99,650 in its 2019/20 recommended the installation of drinking The Port Sorell Advisory Committee budget to effect a 7-Day Makeover in fountains at: (PSAC) is a special reference committee of Shearwater Village. Latrobe Council where its membership • the Sankey Street car park, Hawley A 7-Day Makeover is a program designed considers a variety of Council or self- Beach to revitalise and reinvigorate public spaces. referred matters relating to the overall • Shearwater Village potentially in the Facilitated by Creative Communities development, marketing and promotion of vicinity of the skate park International Pty Ltd, the program’s the Port Sorell area. • the foreshore end of Rice Street, Port success relies on involvement by the local Following debate of these issues at Sorell and community in the ‘makeover’ process from meetings held from 4:00pm-5:00pm on a • Panatana Park Family Reserve, Port start to finish. Tuesday once a month, excluding Sorell “It encourages community members to take December and January, recommendations Latrobe Council resolved to consider a ownership of the space selected for the are submitted to Council for consideration. budget allocation of approximately ‘makeover’ by contributing ideas, Membership is voluntary with appointment $20,000 in their 2019/20 budget materials and expertise,” said facilitator, for a two-year period. deliberations. Mr Engwicht. While many specific groups representing The 7-Day makeover budget of $99,650 diverse interests throughout the Port Sorell 2017/18 PORT SORELL equates to $74,650 for the consultant’s area make up the committee, nominations STRATEGIC PLAN facilitation fee with $25,000 allocated for are currently sought from the community makeover materials. ADOPTED for - At Latrobe Council's April meeting, The quality of the program and subsequent • 1 x representative nominated by Council’s Strategic Planner presented the amount of maintenance required in the commercial/retail interests review document of the Port Sorell and long term is highly dependent on local • 1 x representative nominated by Environs Strategic Plan 2008. businesses donating goods and services and commercial tourist interests community members and groups Developed through multiple community engagement with ideas and labour. • 2 x representatives nominated from the meetings and numerous submissions, the community Port Sorell Strategic Plan Review 2017-18: Mr David Engwicht of Creative Communities International Pty Ltd said • 1 x representative nominated by An Integrated Framework for the Future emergency services Growth and Development of Port Sorell, that because the community is completely • 2 x youth representatives. Final Outcomes Report, March 2019 involved in the process, they take contains a comprehensive set of draft ownership of the space and therefore the If you have great networks in these fields design concepts and proposals. Not only benefits continue long after the 7-Day and are interested in nominating for one of will it be used as a reference for future Makeover has been completed. these roles, please contact Sarah Cairns at budget decision and works programs, it Readers will no doubt recall the 7-Day Latrobe Council on 6426 4444 for the will also be the basis for the preparation of Makeovers by Creative Communities nomination form or download it from a revised land use strategy for Port Sorell International Pty Ltd that were undertaken www.latrobe.tas.gov.au and its environs. in the Ulverstone Central Business District Nominations will be accepted up until This Strategic Plan will be presented to the and along the foreshore at Penguin. 4:00pm on 31 May. Port Sorell community in the near future. WILD MERSEY EXPANDS TO RAILTON The Wild Mersey Mountain Bike network will more than double in size with the opening of a further 17 kilometres of trails that connect Latrobe and Railton and extend in to the Railton hills during May. This stage will include a pump track - a hard, sealed, undulating surface able to be ridden with mountain bikes, BMX bikes, scooters and skateboards by all ages and skill levels - at Goliath Park, Railton. A family-friendly mountain bike loop uphill from Goliath Park and a cross-country connection linking Railton to Latrobe will be included in the $4.1m Wild Mersey development which first opened in Latrobe’s Warrawee Reserve last December. The extension will open 32 kilometres of trails for riding with planning well underway to continue the trail network on to Sheffield and up around the Badgers Range. Mountain bikers are coming from across the region and state to ride Wild Mersey and as the number of trails grow, so does the interest in the trail network from mainland and overseas visitors. The latest trails are being built by Trailscapes with the Mersey River bridge link designed and installed by Latrobe-based business, BridgePro. Riders will be able to start and/or finish in either Railton or Latrobe. The new Railton trail head is located at Ramsay Road, Railton. Follow Wild Mersey developments on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wildmerseymountainbiketrails or via the website at www.ridewildmersey.com.au
4 May - June 2019 RUBICON GROVE REVEALS $5.6M REDEVELOPMENT The Minister for Human Services, the Hon. Roger Jaensch laundry and an extension to the existing carpark. officially opened OneCare’s $5.6 million Rubicon Grove The cafe at Rubicon Grove, Rubi's Tea House, is open Monday to redevelopment in early April, with the final stage of the highly Friday 10:00am-4:00pm and Saturday and Sunday 1:30pm- anticipated project now complete. 4:00pm. A community centre and a tea-house, including al fresco dining was revealed to the Port Sorell community, following the earlier release of the residential wing extension that saw the addition of 20 beds in August last year. The new buildings allow Rubicon Grove to maintain its strong community connections in Port Sorell, with the community hub to host various events and meetings while being utilised by local Rotary and Lions Clubs and the Bridge of Hope Church. Since its establishment in 2009, popularity for the sea-side facility has continued to grow, making Rubicon Grove a premier location for aged care in Port Sorell. Peter Bell, OneCare CEO said, “Rubicon Grove is already an integral part of the close-knit Port Sorell community and we are proud to be able to make a real difference in the lives of our residents through our community connections.” Pictured: Rubicon Grove resident, Geoffrey, is joined for morning Other improvements included renovations to the kitchen and tea at Rubi’s Tea House by his sisters. understand how they are using energy and NATIONAL TOURISM LIFE SUPPORT take action to control their energy costs. VULNERABILITY Other key features for customers include CONVENTION ON OUR If you are reliant on life support equipment being able to conveniently recharge at any DOORSTEP at home but haven't provided your energy time from their phone or computer and The Cradle Coast Authority, of which provider with a medical confirmation form, receive messages on when to top up their Latrobe Council is a member, is delighted you may be deregistered. account balance to remain in credit. the Australian Regional Tourism Registration with your energy provider Any existing PAYG customers who do not Convention (ARTC) will be hosted at the ensures that you are given: wish to use Aurora PAYG+ have the Paranaple Centre, Devonport from 21-23 • general advice that there may be a option of switching to another Aurora October. planned or unplanned interruption to Energy product of their choice. ARTC is a must-attend event for the supply A dedicated Aurora PAYG+ website and individuals and organisations who wish to • information to assist you prepare a plan local Customer Service Team have been contribute to the future of regional tourism of action in the case of an unplanned established to help customers with the in Australia. interruption transition. "Getting ready for the spotlight - Is • an emergency telephone number for the To find out more call 1300 132 030 or visit regional Australia finally a genuine part of distributor and the retailer at no more auroraenergy.com.au/aurorapaygplus our national tourism agenda and, are we than the cost of a local call, and ready?" has been announced as the 2019 • at least four business day’s written Convention theme. notice of any planned interruption. Participation in ARTC19 will uncover the If this is you, please contact your energy big challenges for our regions and explore provider and supply your medical what is required to compete in an confirmation so you have a backup plan in increasingly competitive global market. the event of an unscheduled power outage. What do mega trends and disruption mean for tourism in regional Australia and what AURORA PAYG METERS A summary of regional participation opportunities do they create for you? statistics in the Garage Sale Trail, funded ARE BEING REPLACED by the Cradle Coast Waste Management Keep this Convention on your radar for Aurora Pay As You Go (PAYG) customers Group (CCWMG) of which Latrobe participation. yet to have their meters replaced are being Council is a financial member, were PEDESTRIAN SAFETY encouraged to contact Aurora Energy to recently received. choose a new product. CONCERNS In the 2018 initiative, there were 39 Complaints relating to pedestrian safety All PAYG customers will need to arrange a participants throughout the region. With new meter replacement, as the technology when crossing River Road, Latrobe were CCWMG outlaying $11,160 for the recently investigated with traffic counters that sits behind PAYG meters will no project, this equates to costing ratepayers longer be supported after December 2019. recording that vehicles were regularly $286 per garage sale. driving at 60km-80km in this 50km zone. PAYG customers value the ability to top The CCWMG agreed that there was up more frequently and maintain a positive already a strong garage sale culture in the A concept design for the installation of a account balance, so Aurora Energy has pedestrian refuge along River Road has community and that the data highlights that been completed with the project being designed a new product to continue to help participating in the Garage Sale Trail customers stay in control of their energy submitted for consideration in Council’s provided limited value to the region. 2019/20 budget deliberations. costs, called Aurora Pay As You Go Plus The CCWMG have undertaken to discuss (Aurora PAYG+). In the meantime, Tasmania Police have the 2018 data and cost vs value with been requested to give this section of road Aurora PAYG+ gives customers insight Council members to determine into their daily energy consumption, greater attention. participation in 2019.
May - June 2019 5 POP UP THEATRE Please contact Council's Community LATROBE TO AMBLESIDE Development Officer on 6426 4444 if you COASTAL PATHWAY Latrobe Council was recently approached can assist with information. by the Devonport Choral Society to “test The potential development of a North West the waters” of live theatre at the Banksia MOU FORMALISES USAGE Coastal Pathway has been a long-term goal Centre arts space by way of a pop-up Latrobe Council and the Department of for the greater region. Over the last 15 theatre. Education are in the process of finalising a years some sections along the coast have The Devonport Choral Society has Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to been completed and designs, reports and proposed to present a number of formally recognise the assistance Latrobe studies have been undertaken to be in a performances at the Banksia Centre. High School provides to Latrobe Council better position to progress the project and In return for them providing the specialist in making its sporting fields open to local secure sufficient funding. lighting, staging and audio to present the football and cricket clubs for competition Council staff have been working with Pitt and training purposes. In recent times, performances, they have sought fee free and Sherry, Devonport City Council and membership of these organisations has access to the Banksia Centre for a set the Cradle Coast Authority to progress the outgrown the capacity of existing period of time and Council assistance in section of coastal pathway that links recreation facilities owned by Council. selling the tickets on an administration fee Latrobe to Devonport. The path will run recovery basis. The MoU also provides use of other school from Bells Parade to Ambleside and be Councillors agreed in-principle to the facilities such as the gymnasium etc. located between River Road and the Mersey River estuary. proposal as a one-off arrangement by In return, Latrobe High School has been receiving and noting the March minutes of supported by Council with funding towards Council’s Manager Infrastructure and the Port Sorell Performing Arts their ground irrigation and its maintenance Assets advised that this project is now fully Development Hub Sub-committee meeting. will be ongoing through Council's Green funded with the State Government, Federal Spaces team. Government and Latrobe Council each MEMORIES OF BELLS committed to paying one third of the cost It is envisaged that the MoU will be a of the project. This arrangement is reliant PARADE AREA SOUGHT win/win for both parties and formalises on Council funding any shortfall as the Memories of the history of the Bells Parade what is already established usage. area continue to be sought for potential State and Federal Government inclusion on interpretation signage even NEW ROAD NAMED contributions for the 3km long section in the Latrobe Municipality are capped at though the project has been temporarily put Council recently adopted Lockwood Street on hold. as the name for the new road off $1m each. Broadwater Court, Shearwater. Following the finalisation of agreements, It is important to gather this information now, while there are people in the The developer initially proposed the names construction will commence with completion scheduled by 30 June 2020. community that can clearly recall locations of ‘Walter Lockwood’ and ‘Allan Brown’ of former sites, may be able to provide for the new road, both of whom were local BELLS PARADE WEIR pictures and can give first-hand accounts of to the Port Sorell area and served in World experiences for inclusion in this War 2. UPGRADE As the names Walter and Allan are first interpretation project. It has been proposed to Council that names, they were unable to be considered. fencing around the Bells Parade weir The project is a joint initiative of the Henley-on-Mersey Management Brown was ruled out as there is already a requires replacement. Armco type railing Browns Road at Port Sorell. has been recommended as it was less likely Committee and Latrobe Council and is visioned to be comparable to the Consequently Lockwood Street was to be damaged by future flooding. This interpretation panels around the Darrel endorsed and is currently with the project is being costed for Council's Baldock Memorial. Nomenclature Board for endorsement. 2019/20 budget deliberations. INPUT SOUGHT ON SHEEAN WALK REPLANTING A Tree Committee, comprising of volunteer individuals in the There are currently several larger trees within the walk that have community with an interest and/or expertise in horticulture, reached the end of their lifespan and require removal. The elected representatives of Council and led by Latrobe Council’s committee is looking to recommend replacement species to Green Spaces Team Leader was established in late 2018. council and is seeking feedback from the community on varieties This year one of the areas that they have identified for which they think would be suitable and in keeping with the revitalisation are plantings along Sheean Walk in Latrobe. Sheean current native theme. Walk links the Latrobe Central Business District (CBD) from If you would like to contribute to the options, please contact Sally Sheean Memorial to the Bert Campbell Memorial Walk at River Stubbs on 6426 4444 or email council@latrobe.tas.gov.au by Road, Latrobe. midday on Friday, 31 May. The Green Spaces Team Leader, on behalf of the committee, is also investigating and costing for: • the replacement of the London Planes trees on the eastern side Hamilton Street between Reibey and Thomas Streets, Latrobe noting that any new planting is to allow for the future provision of curb and channel and a 2.4m wide foot/bike path. Suggestions currently include Crab Apple trees; • ongoing planting of Oyster Bay Pines along Port Sorell Main Road and around in to Alexander Street; • vegetation of the "Lillico land" on the corner of Port Sorell Main Road and Alexander Street as a key gateway to the Port Sorell area.
6 May - June 2019 SPEED REDUCED ON BUILDING UPDATE FREECYCLE PARTY TO COAL MINES ROAD A total of 60 building, plumbing, REDUCE LANDFILL demolition applications and notifications of Following a complaint of continual Latrobe High School's Eco Team will be works were received by Council during the speeding on Coal Mines Road, Tarleton, holding a Freecycle Party in Station months of February and March. the Department of State Growth has Square, Gilbert Street, Latrobe on They comprised of 17 dwellings; 4 Thursday, 6 June from 10:00am until supported a speed limit reduction to 50km. dwelling additions/alterations; 6 2:00pm as an environmental initiative Signage is installed to reflect this change. outbuildings; 1 commercial/industrial, 30 supporting the reduction of used items and ENERGY EFFICIENT plumbing applications and 2 other with a waste going into landfill. COMMUNITIES PROGRAM conservative value of $7,496,000. Freecycle Parties are the latest way to Local businesses and community groups FIRE TRAINING update your wardrobe or cupboard without are being supported to be more energy buying new things. At a Freecycle Party, a ENHANCES CAPABILITY group of people get together to swap items efficient, reduce their emissions and lower Members of the Tasmania Fire Service from clothes to toys, books to sports their power bills through the Coalition continue to benefit from regular training, equipment. Government's $50 million investment in making them more effective when the Energy Efficient Communities Reusing a product, rather than buying a responding to fire situations. Program. new one, reduces the demands for water, On 19 May, the Port Sorell Fire Brigade energy and raw materials. This reduces the Eligible small businesses will be able to will be joined by other local brigades to impact on the environment. claim grants of up to $20,000 and, high- hone their skills in managing a grass fire. energy using businesses up to $25,000. Team Leader Ava Wylie said that "we are Grass fires are extremely fast moving and running it slightly differently in that we are These grants could be used to fund the require a coordinated approach to asking that donated items be dropped at replacement of lighting, air conditioning extinguish them. Latrobe High School at specific times and refrigeration systems to help reduce energy costs. The exercise will be held at the Port Sorell during the week of 20 May, stay tuned to Recreation Ground, opposite the Port Latrobe High School's Facebook page for Expressions of interest in the Energy Sorell Fire Station in Rice Street, Port times. Efficient Communities Program is Sorell. Each donor will receive a token for each available from Senator Steve Martin by phoning 6423 1453 or emailing Rather than a real fire on the Port Sorell item donated that they can then exchange Senator.Martin@aph.gov.au. Recreation Ground though, it will be a for items at the Freecycle Party on 6 June. simulation marked out by witches hats. Not everyone will want to take their token RIVER ROAD If you are interested in learning more about so there will be a pool of donated tokens STABILISATION the Port Sorell Fire Brigade, come along for use by the public. During a recent inspection of the Bells and view the activity between 9.00am until In holding the Freecycle Party at Station Parade weir it was noted that the timber midday. Square, it is hoped to make it more retaining walls opposite it and adjacent to Did you know that there are no accessible to everyone." River Road were in a poor condition. permanently manned fire stations within The smaller retaining wall was the Latrobe Municipality and brigades are PORT SORELL SPORTS consequently removed and the bank always seeking more volunteers. These While the main winter rosters for mixed battered back to a slope. volunteers primarily respond to fires but netball, women's netball and mixed can also be called upon to assist with motor volleyball commenced just after Easter at The larger wall will have steel posts vehicle accidents and provide ambulance the Banksia Centre in Port Sorell, if you rammed into the existing log posts to support. are thinking of forming a team or interested stabilise the retaining wall. Want to know more? Contact your local in playing, please give John House a call Additional drainage works will be on 0407 561 283 asap. Umpires provided. required. brigade or the Tasmania Fire Service North West Regional Office on 6477 7250. may may 6 Introduction to Needlework Workshop with Helen 25 Shearwater Mulled Wine in May at Shearwater West and Ros Donald at the Latrobe Arts Hub, 21 Village, Club Drive, Shearwater from 5:30pm until George Street, Latrobe. Every Monday until 8 July 9:30pm. Traffic detours apply from 4:00pm until 2019. Costs apply. Book - roslyn.donald@gmail.com 11:00pm. Refer to separate article. 11 Continental and Fair Isle Knitting with Irene Nissen 25-26 The Art of Collage with Gina. For beginners to at the Latrobe Arts Hub, 21 George Street, Latrobe. experienced. Costs apply with 1-2 day options. Some Bookings to irenenissen@bigpond.com. raw materials supplied. Workshop fee must be received WHAT’S ON Also on 8 June, 13 July and 8 August by 13 May. Bookings to fynearts@gmail.com 12 Mother’s Day june 12 Ella Rose performs at Shearwater Resort, Shearwater Bvd, 2 Hook Rug Workshop with Joanne at the Latrobe Shearwater from 12 noon until 3:30pm. Free event. Visitor Information Centre and Arts Hub, 21 George Bookings 6428 6205 Street, Latrobe. Costs apply. Bookings to 13 Latrobe Council Meeting from 5:00pm at the Latrobe wildjoanne1@gmail.com Council Chambers, 170 Gilbert Street, Latrobe. 3 Anti-Bullying Parent and Community Forum with 18 Annual Fundraising Garage Sale at the Port Sorell motivational guest speaker Jonny Shannon at the Anglican Church, 17 Rice Street, Port Sorell from Devonport Paranaple Centre from 6:00pm. Refer to 8:30am until 1:30pm. Surplus church equipment, toys, separate article. Presented in partnership between kitchen items, produce, plants and cakes for sale. Latrobe High School, Reece High School, Devonport 6428 7810 High School, the Education Department and supported 18 Latrobe Football Club 1969 Golden Jubilee from by the Devonport City Council and Latrobe Council. 6:00pm at the Latrobe Football Club with special guest, 6 Freecycle Party hosted by Latrobe High School at Shane Crawford. Costs apply. Bookings essential. Station Square, Latrobe from 10:00am until 2:00pm. Refer to separate article Refer to separate article. 6426 1061
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With the Royal Commission shining the CEO Andrew Kinnersly said the new Did you know that there are two local light on the shortcomings of the current office, at Magnolia House, 8 Hamilton Heart Foundation walking groups - aged care system, older Australians Street, would enable Uniting AgeWell to Tuesday at Shearwater and Friday at needing better access to dental health continue expanding its services and Latrobe? services and with increasing numbers of provide more services to seniors in the mature age workers unemployed, COTA Walking in a group not only keeps you fit region. are at a crossroads for how they plan and and active but is a great way to expand The organisation delivers care to almost advocate for Australia’s ageing population. your social contacts and make new friends. 200 people living in their homes across the COTA Australia invite you to join their A group is also more visible than an region, including federally-funded Home Federal Election Panel by completing a individual and can help you stay motivated Care Packages that provide assistance with short 10-15 minute online survey at to your new healthy lifestyle while you are personal and clinical care, household https://bit.ly/2X0ND8N part of your community. chores, assistive technology and transport. To find out more about a Heart Foundation The results of this survey will help COTA It also offers social groups and carer respite Australia refine its own policy priorities Walking Group near you, go online to services, including a men’s group and and enable them to exert pressure on https://walking.heartfoundation.org.au/wal gardening group, to support people to political leaders of all stripes to commit to king/tasmania. remain connected and engaged in their community, and aims to increase its key asks now that we are in Federal MOBILE PHONE Government election mode. offering to cater for a wide range of RECYCLING interests. FOSTER PARENTS With a growing need for community Transition Care Packages are provided SOUGHT education and advice around recycling and across the region to assist people Baptcare have recently been appointed to sustainability practices in Australia, recovering from a hospital stay to access run the Foster Care Program in Tasmania positive partnerships and accessible short-term services to regain their wellness and are seeking to recruit new families to recycling are key factors. Latrobe Council or independence at home as well as care for some of the most vulnerable continues to work with MobileMuster to domestic assistance and flexible respite children within our communities. encourage the recycling of mobile phones through the Commonwealth Home Support The qualities attributed to a good foster and accessories. Program. Over the past 12 years, MobileMuster have carer is someone who has empathy, is a Through the skilled team based at good listener, shows perseverance when collected over 42 tonnes of mobile phone Magnolia House, members of the things get tough, are flexible and components nationally, equating to community can obtain detailed information adaptable, has patience and humour as well approximately 570,000 handsets and and advice on the services and supports as stability and consistency in your batteries. Without this program, these available to keep them living well at home. personal and family life. would have ended up in landfill. Through As a further reflection of Uniting MobileMuster they are manufactured in to Does this sound like you or someone you AgeWell’s commitment to the region, its new products. know? aged care residence, Latrobe Community, So, if you have any old phones just If so, please contact Allison Hicks on Strathdevon, has undergone a major gathering dust at home, why not drop them 63236700 and get the conversation started. extension and renovation, with a new 30- in to the collection box at the Latrobe bed wing recently opening. Can you make a huge difference in Council office, 170 Gilbert Street, Latrobe. someone’s life? jun at the Latrobe Arts Hub, 21 George Street, Latrobe. Costs apply. Book - marjorie.brotheridge@hotmail.com 7 Coast to Coast Baroque with Van Diemen’s Band and Lotte Betts-Dean at the Latrobe Memorial Hall, jul Gilbert Street, Latrobe from 6:00pm. Tasmania’s own 8 Latrobe Council Meeting from 5:00pm at the Latrobe baroque super-group, Van Diemen’s Band will be joined Council Chambers, 170 Gilbert Street, Latrobe. by internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano, Lotte 10 World Chocolate Day and release of Chocolate Betts-Dean for a coast to coast tour of baroque Winterfest, Latrobe program favourites by Vivaldi, Handel and Scarlatti. Tickets WHAT’S ON 26 Schools Tree Day - register at treeday.planetark.org or available online at www.vandiemensband.com.au. by phoning 1300 88 5000 9 Leonard n Tome Trio performs at Shearwater Resort, 27 Spinning Workshop with Rasa and Joanne at the Shearwater Bvd, Shearwater from 6:00pm until 9:30pm. Latrobe Visitor Information Centre and Arts Hub, 21 Free event. Bookings not essential. 6428 6205 George Street, Latrobe. Costs apply. Bookings to 11 Latrobe Council Meeting from 5:00pm at the Latrobe rasa.dunlop@gmail.com or wildjoanne1@gmail.com Council Chambers, 170 Gilbert Street, Latrobe. 28 National Tree Day - register at treeday.planetark.org or 15-16 Ceramic Birds workshop with guest artist Eve by phoning 1300 88 5000 Howard. Learn how to mould clay to create a bird at the Latrobe Arts Hub, 21 George St, Latrobe. Places august limited. Book via gard1234@bigpond.net.au 10 Stencil Print on Card and Fabric Workshop with 19 Soup and Sandwich Luncheon with entertainment by Kim O’Brien at the Latrobe Arts Hub, 21 George Street, the Port Sorell U3A Choir at the Port Sorell Bowls Club, Latrobe. Costs apply. Bookings to Meredith Street, Latrobe. This is a major fundraiser for kim.obrien@vacet.com.au the Rubicon Grove Auxiliary. 11 Chocolate Winterfest, Latrobe held at multiple 30 Tassel Making Workshop with Marjorie Brotheridge locations in and around the town of Latrobe. using pre loved fabric and additions ie buttons and fibres www.chocolatewinterfest.com.au
8 May - June 2019 MERSEY HELIPAD NEARS COMPLETION The Mersey Community Hospital’s state-of- the-art helipad will be operational in the next couple of weeks. The helipad is now complete and is currently undergoing testing and commissioning. MCH Acting General Manager Anthony Hurst said the new helipad would allow for faster patient transfers than ever before. “When a person is seriously ill, or has been involved in an accident, every second matters,’ Mr Hurst said. “The MCH-based helipad will allow us to transfer patients to the most appropriate tertiary hospital for their needs - whether that be in Launceston, Hobart or Melbourne.” The helipad features special deck lighting that supports night vision technology so helicopters can land safely at any time of the night or day. Mr Hurst said a project was also underway to replace vegetation removed during the helipad project. RUBICON AUXILIARY HOSPITAL AUXILIARY TOURIST PLANS YEAR’S TURNS 70 ACCOMMODATION ACTIVITIES The Mersey Community Hospital REFURBISHMENT LOAN Auxiliary recently celebrated their 70th The Rubicon Grove Auxiliary held its birthday anniversary with a lovely 2-course SCHEME Annual General Meeting in March at luncheon at the Australian Axeman’s Hall The Tourist Accommodation which retiring President, Noelle Geeves, of Fame with their oldest member, Mrs Refurbishment Loan Scheme (TARLS) was acknowledged for her service and Dawn Burk, cutting the anniversary cake. provides for up to $20 million for low commitment to the auxiliary as President interest loans, over an initial two-year The main activity of this volunteer group is for the past five years. period, for eligible tourist accommodation the operation of the hospital kiosk situated The incoming executive was elected and near the hospital's Emergency Department. businesses operating in Tasmania. are Sharron Martin - President; Bridget TARLS provides assistance to tourism The income raised through the kiosk is Cole - Vice President; Elaine Bramich – operators to lift the standard of their reinvested back in the hospital with the Secretary and Deidre Merrick - Treasurer. product or services. purchase of equipment and medical aids Thursday night's Knit and Natter group that that ultimately benefit local patients. Loans are provided for a minimum of was previously at George and Dave’s but $50,000 to a maximum of $1.5 million. On 21 May the Mersey Community relocated to Rubicon Grove some months Hospital are hosting a Thank You morning For more information please call Chris ago, will be in recess until daylight savings tea for these volunteers are part of Cooper at the Office of the Coordinator- starts again. Enquiries on the knitting Volunteer Week. General on 6777 2808 or email group should be directed to Mrs Kaye If you are interested in learning more about cg@cg.tas.gov.au Dutton on 0459 472 758. The auxiliary’s major fundraising events the Mersey Community Hospital Auxiliary, HERITAGE PLACES please telephone Maureen on 0488 784 this year include a dessert stall at the 654. RENEWAL LOAN SCHEME Shearwater Mulled Wine in May festival The Heritage Places Renewal Loan which will be held in Shearwater Village ORAL HISTORY Scheme provides up to $10 million in low on 25 May as well as the annual Soup and Sandwich Luncheon at the Port Sorell WORKSHOP interest loans, over an initial two-year With increasing interest in recording local period, for owners of Tasmanian Heritage Bowls Club on 19 June. The Port Sorell listed properties. U3A Choir will provide the entertainment history from the people that lived it before they move on, an Oral History Workshop Loans are available for refurbishing a at the luncheon and you will be sure to covering all aspects of oral history practice property that facilitates tourism and enjoy a delightful lunch while helping to including interview technique, ethics, business development opportunities, raise funds to support the needs of transcription and publication, will be held undertaking essential heritage conservation residents at Rubicon Grove. at the Glenorchy Library on 25 May from projects, developing a business or adapting The next meeting of the Rubicon Grove a property to support a new business 10:00am until 4:45pm including lunch. Auxiliary will be held in the Rubicon initiative that will grow the visitor Grove Development Room on Wednesday, Costs apply - $30 student; $40 member or $50 mon-member. economy. Loans are not available for 15 May at the new time of 1:00pm. properties used as a private residence. If you wish to know more about the Register online at http://oralhistorytas.org.au/Docs/2019Wor Loans will be provided for a minimum of Rubicon Grove Auxiliary, please phone $100,000 to a maximum of $1.5 million. Elaine on 0408 637 019. kshopRegGlenorchy.pdf Information is available at https://bit.ly/2uVdZgv
May - June 2019 9 doing youth work to help other students • Port Sorell Golf Course drainage ANTI-BULLYING FORUM like him in the future. improvements WITH JONNY SHANNON A parent and community forum at the • Stormwater network upgrade works in Bullying can have a profound effect on Devonport Paranaple Centre will be Dumbleton Street, Taroona Street and one’s life, leading you on a road of self- held from 6:00pm on Monday 3 June. Quinlan Crescent destruction however you can turn that At this forum, Jonny will provide guidance • Rural Roadside drain cleaning program around. on how you can empower the victim, • Rural road gravel shoulder grading That was the case for Jonny Shannon who making sure that they are able to control program is nowadays an international technology how they deal with bullying. entrepreneur and travels the work to share Town Services Team There will be separate follow up sessions how he worked through being bullied. with students at Latrobe High School, • Latrobe Recreation Ground Reece High School and Devonport High improvements including main School. This session is for parents and the grandstand refurbishment, replace and wider community to support the messaging upgrade Hill Bar, electrical upgrades, and how they can give support to someone main entrance upgrade being bullied that could help them achieve • Latrobe Depot renovations their life potential. Will that be you? • Gilbert Street bike racks This forum is a partnership between the • Elderly Persons Units - construct new Education Department, Latrobe High gazebo Jonny grew up in South Auckland, New School, Reece High School, Devonport • Station Square - revitalise timber High School and supported by Devonport furniture and shade structure Zealand and found school extremely City Council and Latrobe Council. difficult, having undiagnosed dyslexia and • Building maintenance program other disabilities which led him to failing COUNCIL’S CURRENT • Playground maintenance program all his subjects and being bullied. WORKS REPORT Green Spaces Team After overreacting too many times, Jonny The following works are • Perkins Park ground upgrades was finally expelled for fighting too much and not showing up to school. It wasn't scheduled to be • Pig island development of walking undertaken tracks until his last school that a counsellor took throughout the him aside to work through some of the key • Bosworth Park playground upgrades Latrobe issues he was facing. Municipality during • Mowing and lawn care program The difference for Jonny was from "night May-June: • Tree maintenance program to day". He quickly turned his academic Civil Construction and • Weed spraying program performance around and focused on his Maintenance Team • Garden maintenance program emotional wellbeing. • East Sassafras Road Corner Should you have any queries, please do not Surprised in the difference seeing a Realignment between Chapel Road and hesitate to contact Council's Operations counsellor made, Jonny committed to Bass Highway Manager on 6426 4453. REIMAGINE AGEING AND LIVE YOUR DREAM Getting older doesn’t mean slowing When defining an older person, this refers to people aged 50+. down but there can be different From a “wish list” of activities, it is proposed to fulfil as many gaps as possible and have challenges that arise that may prevent them available the week of 14-21 October. This is your opportunity to reimagine ageing and you from staying socially connected have an input on what you would like to be involved in into the future. and physically able. Please forward your "wish list" to Council’s Community Development Officer, Michelle This becomes very apparent when the Dutton at council@latrobe.tas.gov.au by 31 May. kids are off your hands, you become single again or you have hit retirement. Throughout the Latrobe Municipality, there are a range of healthy and positive initiatives that support intergenerational community engagement and personal independence. Reviewing what’s currently available locally and what the emerging needs of a community are can broaden opportunities not only for older residents but the community collectively. Perhaps activities exist and you are simply not aware of them or maybe there is something that you have always wanted to try but it doesn't (yet) exist. Council's Community Development Officer is seeking your input on what sort of activities older residents might like to try their hand at.
10 May - June 2019 RSL’S MEMBERSHIP He has served on numerous committees and spent many hours in the Speedway DRIVE canteen, on the Footy gates and out making The Annual General Meeting fairy floss at school and community events. of the Latrobe RSL saw the On top of all that, Peter has organised The University of the Third Age (U3A) election of Ray Will as many social events but perhaps the one he Port Sorell provides a diverse range of President, Bob Foster as Vice has been most passionate about has been stimulating educational, creative and President, Betty Manners Relay for Life, even when dealing with his leisure programs to engage retired or semi- Secretary while the Treasurer's role was own health problems. Whatever was going retired people over the age of 50 years in filled by Hans Gramberg. Jeff Garwood, on personally with Peter, he was usually their ongoing physical and mental health Bill and Frances Fair were elected as there lending a hand. wellbeing. Committee Members. Aside from his support of the club and its An information session for the Term 2 This year's national ANZAC Day theme members he also quietly helps out many in program will be held on 10 May at the paid tribute to the contribution of nurses the community without most being aware Banksia Centre, morning tea included, with during times of conflict and in Australia's of his contribution. He has a quiet sense of course enrolments closing on 17 May. Services. It is the RSL's pleasure to fun but give him a costume, especially a Term 2 starts on 27 May. coordinate another well attended Dawn Santa suit, and he really blossoms. Peter The annual membership fee is $45 applies ANZAC Day Service and enjoy the will be missed by the club. plus a small additional charge per class of company of the broader community at the Just a reminder that if you have spectacles $2, sometimes a little more depending on clubrooms in Belly’s Bar and Grill for you no longer need, you can recycle them materials required. breakfast and other ANZAC Day activities. at the Latrobe Family Medical Practice or Congratulations to the new executive, led The Latrobe RSL Sub-Branch Inc. Coventry’s Pharmacy where they will be by Tony Harris as President; Lesley Young conducted three pre-ANZAC Day Services repurposed for people less fortunate. as Vice President/Public Officer/Special on 24 April. One at Strathdevon aged care If you are interested in helping the Lions Events; Wendy Sinfield as Secretary and facility in Latrobe, another at Rubicon Club of Latrobe serve the community, Memberships; Anne Turner as Treasurer, Grove in Shearwater and a third at please email latrobe@lionstasmania.org or Wanda Carmichael as Program/Venue Co- Melaleuca in East Devonport. phone 0438 241 129. ordinator; John Sumpton as IT/ Members also partnered with Latrobe Communications and Enrolments; Libby Council to present the mid-morning CHURCH MOVES TO Prescott the Office Manager; Di Kelly Citizens Commemorative Service on RUBICON GROVE provides Functions and Venue Assistance ANZAC Day. with Ann Lewis the Publicity Officer. COMMUNITY CENTRE Did you know that along with service U3A Port Sorell’s office at the Banksia Last month the Bridge of Hope Anglican membership, if you are related to a current Centre, Pitcairn Street, Port Sorell is open Church moved from Rice Street, Port or former member of the Defence force, Monday to Friday from 10.00am to Sorell to the Facilities Room at the police, ambulance, fire brigade or SES, you 12 noon. Phone 0499 162 539 or visit their are eligible to join the Latrobe RSL as an Rubicon Grove Community Centre. An website at portsorellu3anet.org.au. official Opening and Blessing by Bishop affiliate member? If you have no such Richard Condie was held with visitors DYNAMIC ARTS HUB association, you can join as a social attending from community groups, member. By joining the Latrobe RSL, you EMBRACES ALL are assisting in the welfare of ex- OneCare, Rubicon Grove and other Have you visited the churches. servicemen and women, war widows and exhibition space at the dependants in the local community. You The new space is very welcoming and is Latrobe Arts Hub, 21 George are also supporting the men and women of used each week for church on Sunday, Streets, Latrobe? the Australian Defence Force. Mainly Music on Wednesday and a This venue is filled with a wonderful knitting group twice a month. While it is not until November, the Latrobe variety of original artworks and a fabulous RSL are already planning to broaden the A new Clavinova suitable for the room has selection of cards by members of Rubicon significance of Remembrance Day in been purchased and was demonstrated by River Arts and it's all for sale. Latrobe. musicians at a piano soiree recently. Rubicon River Arts are an eclectic group of For information on anything RSL related, Sunday services at 9:30am have been well artists that work across a variety of please contact the Secretary, Betty attended and are followed by a morning mediums. Manners on 0447 021 776. tea. Services are led by Revd. Susan Willis Their next get together is at 10:00am on who commenced this year as a Locum 8 June at the Latrobe Arts Hub so if you LIONS CLUB OF LATROBE Minister. are the arty type and seeking to connect The Lions Club of Latrobe is The church hopes to continue to grow with like-minded individuals, you will be pleased to announce that Mr through welcoming new residents in the made most welcome. Dudley Parker is their area into the fellowship along with Details of upcoming workshops and arts incoming President for the residents of Rubicon Grove. Families with opportunities including Needlework, 2019/20 year with Brian young children are also encouraged to take Continental and Fair Isle Knitting, Collage, Stewart taking on the role of Secretary. part. Over Hook Rug, Ceramic Birds and Tassel The Club's contact details are PO Box 100, Over 20 families have registered for the Making can be found in the What's On Latrobe or email Mainly Music program which caters for section of this newsletter. latrobe@lionstasmania.org pre-school children and their parent or Want to know more about Rubicon River Sadly, Lion Peter Burk, who has given carer. This is held from 9:30am until Arts Inc? Look for them on Facebook, outstanding support to club activities over 11:00am every Wednesday during school email rubiconriverarts@outlook.com.au, his 12-year membership, has resigned. terms. phone Angela on 0498 243 460 or call in to Peter has served as a member of the Board, For inquiries please phone Grant on Latrobe Arts Hub, 21 George Street, Vice President, two terms as President and 6428 7810. Latrobe. Tail Twister.
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