Mallee Track Health & Community Service
Centre Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9am till 3.30pm.
Dr. Visits: There is uncertainty at this stage as to when the Dr will conduct the next Clinic in Underbool. At this stage to make a Dr appointment please ring the Ouyen Clinic on 5092 1168.
RFDS Optometry Clinic: The next RFDS Optometry Clinic is scheduled for Thursday June 16th. Appointments to be made by ringing Ouyen Hospital on 5092 1111.
Well Womens Pap Smear Clinic: Glennis Barnes will be conducting a Pap Smear Clinic here in Underbool on Wednesday June 1st. Appointments to be made by ringing Ouyen Hospital on 5092 1111.
Alice Farnsworth Community Nurse
Underbool Progress Group
Ready Go Digital: classes are continuing this term for any adults interested in learning more about digital technology – eg. Internet, email, Word/Office programs, social media, using digital photos etc. Tuesday 3.40pm at the Underbool Primary School. Ring Fran 0409 509463 for further information.
An update on Library Services Model.
At last Thursday’s Council meeting, the following motion was passed:
That Council:
(i) implement an Engagement Plan to seek feedback from the community in relation to the new directions and alternative Library Services Model as proposed in Section 4 of this report; and
(ii) is presented with a further report to consider community feedback prior to making any further decisions.
The proposal is to close the Mobile Library service that currently visits Underbool each week.
A range of alternative options that have been proposed include:
to establish a permanent library at the Ouyen service centre 5 days/week, with free internet access, free Wi-Fi point, self loans machine, with Ouyen service staff to support customers. There may also be a depot arrangement to small towns where online requests are delivered through post. Other outreach services currently offered are to be continued.
Community consultation will commence relatively quickly so we encourage you to think about the value of the library service to you individually and to our community.
Do you want the mobile library to continue? Is the new proposal of use to you? Do you have alternative ideas which you could raise with the Progress Group and with the library consultants who will be coming?
We encourage you to read the report presented at Council meeting. It is available on the council website http://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Publications/Agendas-Minutes-for-Council-Meetings (p121-126) or on the Underbool website www.underbool.vic.au under: Directory – Government -Library proposed changes [click here].
We urge you to consider this issue and be prepared to offer your thoughts to the library consultants or talk to an Underbool Progress Group committee member (Fran Lynch, Sonia McVicar, Raelene Winslow, Kristen Brown, Joan Willsmore, Rosemary Jackson and Cassey Gloster) with feedback that they can pass on.
Underbool Post Office:
Will be closing at 10:30am Monday 6th June and opening again at 12:30 until 3:30pm to ensure people have a chance to get their mail. Please post outward going mail before 10:30am
Thankyou Tamsin Donation $2
Underbool Senior Citizens
Underbool seniors club meeting on Friday 3rd June at 1pm. Linda McGlashan will be in attendance. We would like you all to come along and if you have any questions for her please bring them along especially re. Seniors Week in October. Hope to see you all there Pres. T. Wisneske Sec. E.Lockett
Mallee Garden Club
Mallee Garden Club Meeting on Monday June 6th at the home of Bev Bingley’s at 1pm (Please note new time to meet). Bev will be demonstrating making cement pottery, how to grow succulents and plants and if you have any questions don’t be afraid to ask her.
Please bring goods for stall, a plate of afternoon tea, mug and a chair. Hope to see you all come along.
Pres. D.Brown Sec E.Lockett Donation $2
‘Messy Church’ Term 2 – What a creation!
An after school activity event for school students (Preschoolers also welcome to come along with their older siblings and adult).
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MESSY CHURCH at UNDERBOOL -- WHAT A CREATION! WHEN: Wednesday June 8th, 4.00 to ~5.30pm. WHERE: Underbool Fire Station and Cooperative Church BUILDING WHAT’s On: Art and Craft activities, Bible story, A light meal and drink for all attending Children to be accompanied by an adult*. Gold coin donation Activities begin at the Fire Station at 4.00pm RSVP appreciated to Rosemary Jackson 50946394 or Nita Wandel 50946226 by Monday 6th June *NB. . The adult can be a parent, grandparent, aunty, uncle, willing neighbour etc., (as arranged by the parent) as parents may be working or have other commitments on that day. |
[Due to changes made by the State Government at the end of 2015, the SRI (formerly RE) program is no longer able to be held during school hours at many schools including Underbool Primary School. Messy Church is an after school activity program being run by local church members each term for the youth of Underbool.]
Thankyou
We would sincerely like to thank everyone who attended and assisted us on Saturday of last week when our home caught fire and was completely gutted. To the wonderful fire brigades from Underbool, Walpeup and Ouyen who attended the fire and who couldn't have done any more.
Thank you to our very special friends who came to our aid and supported us both emotionally and helped us retrieve some items from the house. Thank you to everyone who has visited us, called us, sent messages of support and who have sent food. Thank you to everyone who has assisted us in any way with the initial clean up and for helping us get our current living arrangements sorted.
The support we have received is evidence of why people choose to live in communities such as ours where everyone looks after anyone in a time of need. We want to let everyone know that we are both fine and our dogs Missy and Bella are too.
Phil and Colleen Aikman
THE NEW - Underbool, Walpeup and District Telephone Book
We have finished collating the 1st draft of the new phone book. We require you to proof read your own information and make any adjustments you may require, on the book. If you are happy, you must initial next to your information to show confirmation. The books will be available at both the Underbool and Walpeup stores and at A. J. Glosters Garage. To be checked and signed by 14th June, 2016.
If you still require your details added, please fax your details to Underbool primary school on 50946369. Thank you.
CFA Underbool
If anyone knows the whereabouts of the Underbool CFA firelighter could you please let Col Lockett know and return it to the shed ASAP please? Thank you
Underbool Rural Fire Brigade Truck Roster.
June 2016 – 1st Lieut Ron Jackson
5/6 – Andrew Willsmore & Russel Stone
12/6 – Jason Elliot & Theo Magnisalis
19/6- Richard Prentice & Steve Lynch
26/6- Huck Stone & Mop Crothers
Next typist 8th June – Amanda Hayter klhayter@bigpond.com