Kids and Worry Workshop
For parents who would like to attend the Kids and Worry workshop, please note the rescheduled date to October 24th. Please contact Louise Fitzpatrick-Leach if you would like to attend.
Underbool Rural Fire Brigade Truck roster
Oct – Comm’s Officer Rob Gloster
16/10 Geoff Lockett & Tom Sprigg
23/10 Sam Crow & Simon Brown
30/10 Garth Aikman & Jim Elliott
Underbool Progress Group
Since the overwhelming response to the centenary Anzac service in 2014, there has been interest in identifying all service personnel from the Underbool/Linga district who enlisted for service during WW1 and later conflicts. While there are some names listed on the current Outen park pillars, it is strongly believed that it is fitting for all relevant persons to be acknowledged there. While the Honour Boards at the Hall are an internal form of memorial, Outen Park is an outside public area which is always open to anyone to be able to visit, reflect, remember and pay tribute to those who left from our local area to fight for their country.
Underbool Progress Group believes it is important to complete this memorial for accurate commemorative, historical and educational purposes and is currently working on a grant submission to properly fence the park and have additional pillars on the west and east entrances listing all names of local service personnel. The new pillars would complement what is currently there and would include special ‘slots’ to place a tribute.
UPG committee are looking for community support and would greatly appreciate if residents who are interested in this commemorative project could write a brief letter of support and send/give your letter to Frances Lynch, Kristen Brown, Rosemary Jackson or Sonia McVicar as soon as possible please. If you want to know more about the scope of the Outen Park ‘Anzac’ project, or want to show support but need help please ask.
Underbool website www.underbool.vic.au remember that our website has a lot of information for residents including services provided in Underbool, businesses, sporting and community groups as well as current and past issues of Underbool Press. The Underbool Calendar aims to provide a quick view of what’s happening in Underbool and to help with planning of events/meetings so that clashes can be avoided. Please contact Ron Jackson 0427946394 if you have suggestions for information that could be added to the website.
Underbool Progress Group A.G.M. - Monday 17th October 8pm @ Underbool/Linga Hall. All welcome.
Mobile Library
The Mobile Library will not visit this week, 10th - 14th October, as it will be off the road for scheduled maintenance.
For renewals or further information please contact Mildura Library: Phone - 03 5018 8350
Website - www.mildura.vic.gov.au/library, Facebook - @mrcclibrary, Twitter - @Library News
Australia Day Awards – NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
Council is now calling for nominations from individuals and organisations for the 2017 Australia Day Awards in the following categories:
·Citizen of the Year
·Young Citizen of the Year (a young person, under 27 years of age on 26 January 2017)
·Community Event/Project of the Year
The Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year Awards are open to persons who have made a noteworthy contribution during 2016 and/or have given outstanding service to the local community over a number of years.
The Community Event/Project of the Year is open to groups of people who:
·Perform a service to the community
·Raise funds for a community charity/event/project
·Conduct a successful project, event or activity
·Bring credit/recognition to a community through a cultural, environmental or sporting achievement
Forms are available from Council Service Centres, Council’s website or by contacting Sherry Van Leuveren, Governance Administration Officer on (03) 5018 8100 or sherry.vanleuveren@mildura.vic.gov.au
Nominations close 5pm, Friday 4 November 2016.
Walpeup Underbool Football Netball Club 5/5 Premiership Celebrations
2015 Committee, Coaches, Players, trainers, Team Managers, Primary Carers, families & supporters are invited to attend a 5 from 5 2015 Premiership viewing of the Reserves, A Grade, C Grade, Jnr A & Jnr B premiers DVD’s. Sunday 30th October 11am at Underbool Rec Ground. BBQ Lunch Supplied. Drinks available for purchase at bar. For catering purposes please RSVP to Amanda Hayter (0428 946 398) or Suzie Keely (0427 017 361)By Monday 25th October. We hope to see you all there to reminisce about the great year that it was.
Underbool Bowls Notes
Saturday 8th October saw the southern most bowlers of SBA play the northern most bowlers of SBA.
Underbool were hosts to Wentworth in Division 2 Pennant and in an exciting finish to the day, the result was a draw with 73 shots each.
Ladies who played in the Dot Jenkinson Pairs had good bowling weather as well as good bowls. Marie Cummings and Glenda Minney came 5th in the competition. A very good result.
Ladies Championship Draws for Singles, A and B Grade, Pairs and 100 up have been drawn up and are on display at the Club, so can ladies check to see who you are playing and maybe get a start to playing off your games.
Getting close to Underbool Men’s Star Day on October 23rd for cooking etc.
The first Twilight for the year will be held on Wednesday October 26th, with Trophies donated by Russell and Anne Stone and Les and Wendy Stone. So put that date on your calendar and come along for a great evening of bowls and fellowship.
Mallee Track Health & Community Service
Underbool Centre Hours have now returned to normal- Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9am till 3.30pm. The Centre will be closed Thursday October 27th due to a study day in Mildura. Arrangements will be made for MealsOnWheels collection.
Podiatrist: Visits by the Podiatrist have changed to 6 weekly visits. The next scheduled visit is October 20th. Half day visits have been scheduled for in between the 6 week visits if needed. Please ring Ouyen Hospital on 50921111 to make appointments and check on visit dates.
RFDS Optometry Clinic: The next RFDS Clinic to be held in Underbool will be Thursday December 15th.. Appointments to be made by ringing MTH&CS on 5092 1111.
Alice Farnsworth Community Nurse
Next typist -19th October: Sonia McVicar- ssmcvicar@bigpond.com