T
he Mallee Landcare Group will be holding a 1080 / Carrot Campaign in February / March 2018.
Please make your neighbours aware of the campaign, and help “spread the word”.
Please contact - Faye Vallance (Pres) 0428 781 291, Lyn Pryse 0427 941 366,
Jamie Frankel 0408 376 098, Matt Brown 0427 946 284 (Underbool – Boinka Area)
Karen The Hairdresser
Please note – Karen will be changing her working day in Underbool to a Monday. Her next visit will be on Monday 5th March 2018. Please ring Karen for an appointment on 0428252625. Don: $2
Underbool Fire Truck Roster
Feb 2018 – Captain Col Lockett
25/2 Les Dunstan and Kieren Hayter
Missing
70 Merino ewe hoggets. Branded with an O and K Hayter ear tag.
Torrita South area. Please contact Kieran on 0408946398. Thanks
Corbett Rural Supplies
invite their loyal customers to come help us celebrate winning AIRR (Australian Independent Rural Retailers)
VIC/TAS 2017 Member of the year
When: Thursday 22nd Feb 5.30-11pm
Where: Underbool Pavilion
RSVP: Is essential please to Tracie 0427941368 by the 19th.
Meal, Beer, wine and soft drink supplied.
We look forward to celebrating with you.
Underbool Sports Auxiliary
Meeting Monday 5th March 7:30pm Underbool Recreation Reserve.
Position Vacant
Cleaner for football Season please contact Pennie Wisneske or Melinda Lynch for information if you are interested. Would involve cleaning pavilion, football shed and toilets after Underbool training matches and before and after home games.
For Sale
I have 4 brand new Ouyen P-12 maroon school shirts with logo size 14 Children's for sale $15 each. See me if you are interested. Marg. Prentice. $5
LOOP THE LAKE BREAST CANCER FUNDRAISER WALK: Saturday 24th March 2018. 9am registration for a 10am start.
The Underbool Primary school is helping to raise money to go towards breast cancer research and local services.
You can help us by walking, running or cycling around the 10.5km trek around Lake Crosbie at the Pink Lakes, helping out on the day as a volunteer, purchasing raffle tickets or even just coming to join us for the BBQ at the end of the walk. There will be a bus ‘Looping’ the lake, so if you only wanted to walk part of the way you can hitch a ride back to the start.
Cost is a donation that you think is reasonable. Wear something pink or you can even dress up. There will be a raffle, lucky door prizes and prizes for the best dressed. $2.50 for a sausage or hamburger, or soft drink / bottle of water. Water will be free for participants around the track. All participants will need to register.
We are hoping to get some people to fill out a registration form prior to the date. This will help us with numbers (catering) and on the day. Registration forms have been put in the Underbool Post office and Pink Lakes pantry, Walpeup store, Tankard dental Ouyen and Northwest butchers. Or you can contact me directly and I can get one to you – Kylie 0408393817.
Nath Grayling has kindly organised a bus for us coming from and returning back to Ouyen and can do road side pick up and drop off along the way for a small fee of $10 per person - Please contact Nath on 0417507070 if you would like a seat.
This is a family event which is suitable for prams and bicycles so please come along and support our event. Please also note that animals are not allowed due to National Park regulations and that all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
(please provide hats and sunscreen for you and your family)
For more information, please contact Kylie Aikman on 0408393817 or Jo Morrison on 0427217111
Thankyou
I wish to thank everyone for their best wishes, phone calls messages, cards, visits, presents etc for my 80th birthday. Special thanks to Lynda for organizing my celebrations and to Bec and Marissa for their help.
Thankyou my friends love you all Marg P.
Underbool Bowls Notes
The annual Chook Night was held on Wednesday evening 14th February with 24 players taking part. Great to see many new locals having a go at bowls. As usual there was much fun and a lively night was had by all.
Chicken winners were -1st Winners Alan Stone (s), Travis Latta and Ashley Corbett. Runners/up John Cummings(s), Alan Willsmore and Den Stone. Coming in third and each winning a bag of goodies from WFI was the team of Cameron Gloster (s), Steve Donnellan and Scott Brown.
Many lucky recipients received surprise rewards from the sponsors. And there was some Valentine’s Day treats to be had as well.
A tasty chicken and sandwich supper was provided. Thanks to the ladies who prepared the meal.
Underbool Bowls Club thank the generous sponsors of the evening, Corbett Rural Supplies and WFI, represented on the night by Ashley Corbett and Daniel Cawood. Click for Pictures
Jen Stone and Jeni Boseley attended the Heaysman Pairs at Mildura on Friday 16th. February, playing very well winning three out of their four games.
The Men’s Championship Fours team won their play-off against Nangiloc on Saturday 17th. February, to go into the semi- final against Mildura. A close game resulted in Underbool losing 23 to 24.
The Underbool team of Robert Gloster, Robert Lester, Alan and Les Stone played in the Ouyen Invitation Fours on Sunday 18th. February.
Public Toilet Survey
Council currently manages and maintains 72 different public toilets from Murrayville to Merbein. We’re developing a Public Toilet Strategy to guide future investment in public toilet facilities. It will take into consideration location, security, design, usage levels and costs.
The community is invited to complete a short survey about public toilets in the Council area. You can access the online survey at www.mildura.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay
To request a hard copy of the survey please call our Building & Property Team on (03) 5018 8100.
The survey will close at midnight on Sunday 25 March, 2018.
For more information about the Public Toilet Strategy contact our Building and Property Team on (03) 5018 8100.
GERARD JOSÉ CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Underbool Progress Group Update
Ourcommunity.com Grant Portal
A subscription has been purchased to this site that will allow community groups to search for appropriate grants on one online database. Community newsletters and possible funding opportunities for local groups will be advertised as they arise. Login details can be provided to local groups wishing to search for funding; please contact Kristen Brown if you are interested.
Memberships
Thank you to those residents who have paid their membership to UPG. Volunteers at Pink Lakes Pantry also need to be members for insurance purposes. Registration forms are available at the shop, where payment of $2 fee can also be paid. All members will be emailed the minutes of general meetings of UPG, and are entitled to voting rights.
Save the Date: Anzac Day
A dawn march and service will be held on Wednesday the 25th April, followed by Anzac biscuits and refreshments in the hall. Residents and school/kinder children are encouraged to make wreaths and poppies for decoration of the memorial gates at the park to commemorate the centenary of the end of World War 1.
General Meeting
A General Meeting will be held on Monday the 19th of March at the Underbool Linga Memorial Hall. Enjoy a tea or coffee from 6:30 for a 7pm start. Councillors will be invited to discuss agenda items including Outen Park toilet/memorial fencing, Mallee Track Library plans, Silo Trail etc. This meeting is open to all community members. More details will be provided closer to the date.
The Underbool Press folder is located at the Post Office. Notices can be left in the folder or emailed to the typist on for the week.
Prices for notices are:
$2 for a small notice
$5 for a quarter page notice
$50 donation for unlimited (12 mths)
Donations can be left in the Press folder at the Post Office.
Typist next week
Kylie Aikman jonty1979@gmail.com