To the householder… December 2016

Mary Tyler celebrated her 90th Birthday with family

& friends on Saturday the 26th November in Horsham, at the home of Gary & Sharon Howden

Pictured is Mary with her siblings. From left, Margaret (Swan Hill) aged 87, Jim (Shepparton) aged 91, Mary (Rupanyup) 90, Betty (Geelong)

aged 93. Mary would like to thank the family & friends who helped make the day memorable, & to all the well

wishes who sent cards. ADRIAN TYLER.

Rupanyup Lions recently held a working bee, loading & storing Bob Baker’s hay. Bob recently had a car

accident & will be out of action for a while. Get well soon Bob.

RUPANYUP HALL LADIES COMMITTEE Christmas Morning Tea Tuesday 6th December

Supper rooms, 9.30 top 11am Come along & enjoy a cuppa $5.00 Entry.

Continuous raffles 1st PRIZE Being Patch Work Quilt, 2ND Prize Christmas pudding,

Then Kris Kringles to finish off the morning, Enquires to Val Hemphill 53855158

See you on the Day

RUPANYUP MAJOR EVENTS CHRISTMAS TREES

The Rupanyup Major Events Committee will be selling live Christmas Trees again this year. They

will be $30 each, including delivery. To order, please contact Nathan Dunlop on 0458 544 471

LETTERS TO SANTA Christmas is nearly here again. If you would like to write a letter to Santa, drop it into the Rupanyup Post Office mail box (no stamp required). Rupanyup Lions & Rupanyup Post Office will make sure Santa receives your letter & Santa will send a letter back to you - Please do not forget to add your name & address.

LIONS CHRISTMAS CAKES Lions Christmas Cakes are on sale in Rupanyup at Knights Accounting, Emmett Motors, & Tyler Hardware @ $16.

Also available at www.rupanyup.com.au

…2…DONATIONS

D & LD Johns $25, U3A $50, B & H Baker $50, Rupanyup Marnoo Uniting Church $25, B & D

Harris $50, R & H Davison $50, Bendigo Bank $60 All donations are acknowledged & are accepted at the Rupanyup Post Office or by direct deposit BSB 633000 Account 107957581 (please provide your name as a reference with the deposit). If you receive the Rupanyup Lions News, please consider a small donation to help the Rupanyup Lions Club with the cost. The monthly paper is also published on the community website http://www.rupanyup.com.au

THANK YOU Thank you to all the people of Rupanyup for their condolences, support & donations after the fire which burnt our home down. We felt very supported by this town of very caring people. Special thanks to Cheryl & Russell Dunlop for sharing their home with us during the first week & to Jenny & David Craker for the loan of a fully furnished house for the last eight weeks. We truly appreciate what everyone has done for us including the CFA members, the ambulance service & the people who supplied food & tried to comfort us after that scary time.

Dianne & Brian Harris.

CUP DAY LUNCHEON Thank you to all that attended or sent a Donation, much appreciated. Extra special thankyou to Rupanyup Nursery, Rupanyup Supermarket, Bo’s Jewellery & all that donated prizes for our continuous raffle. Mystery auction was held & after fierce bidding, Glenis Reading was the successful bidder, $22.00 for a 375gm Prunes, $503.20 was made on the day, after $20 to come out for hire of Senior Citizens room a donation of $483.20 was made to Rachael’s Wish on behalf of Rupanyup bird cage gathering. From Marlene & Wendy

RUPANYUP MEALS ON WHEELS – November 5th Dec. 12th Dec. 19th Dec. 26th Dec. 2nd Jan. 9th Jan. 16th Jan. 23rd Jan. 30th Jan.

Uniting Church Ladies Guild Volunteer Group 2 Anglican Church Ladies Guild Volunteer Group 1 Rupanyup Football Ladies Lions Club Volunteer Group 2 Uniting Church Ladies Guild Volunteer Group 1

PROBUS The next meeting of Probus will be held at 10am on Friday 9th December. The meeting for January will be held at 11am on Friday 13th. Anyone who has not put their name down for Christmas lunch, please let Anne know before 5th December on 5385 5138.

U3A Garden Club – Christmas Break up at Murtoa Railway on Tuesday 13th December 12 noon.

Contact Denise Knight. Committee of U3A would like to thank all members for their support in 2016 and we wish everyone a Happy & Safe Christmas.

RUPANYUP COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL Keys will available from 1st December at Tyler’s

Hardware. Also stay up to date with our Facebook page!

UNITING CHURCH SERVICES – Dec/Jan

AUSTRALIA DAY The Rupanyup Major Events Committee will once again be hosting the Australia Day breakfast, which will start at 8am Thursday, 26th January at the Rupanyup Memorial Park. The morning will feature cooked breakfast, a guest speaker, & presentation of Young Achiever & Citizen of the Year Awards. $8 single, $20 family. All welcome.

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS The Rupanyup Major Events Committee are requesting nominations for both the Citizen of the Year & the Young Achiever of the Year awards to be presented at the Australia Day Breakfast. Detailed nominations to Ash Teasdale 0422 608 570 or email tk90@live.com.au or Ade Tyler 0427 855 097.

RUPANYUP COMMUNITY CENTRE The AGM was held in October - Andrew

Weidemann (Chair), Jo Bourke (Sec), Calinda Hurley (Treas) & committee members Gayle

Emmett, Carling Trotter, Craig Morgan, Ade Tyler, Kel Tyler, Rod Lingham, Christa Lingham.

Bookings & enquiries rupanyupcc@gmail.com Position Vacant – we are seeking a casual facility coordinator. The position includes online bookings & enquiries, minor cleaning, arranging access &

coordinating use of the facility. Interested? Call Jo Bourke to discuss 0419 571 711.

4th Dec. Rup 10am Anne Matheson

11th Dec. Rup 11am Margaret Arthur

18th Dec. Rup 10am Worship Team

24th Dec. Rup 7:30pm Margaret Arthur Christmas Eve

25th Dec. Murtoa 9am Margaret Arthur Christmas Day

1st Jan. Rup 10am TBA

EDMONDS PLUMBING

Daniel Edmonds 0428 848 400

All aspects of plumbing & heating & cooling.

edmondsplumbing@hotmail.com

Based in Murtoa

…3… TOP CROP

?? RECORD CROP YIELDS??

RUPANYUP A & P DISTRICT CROP. 2016 COMPETITION.

Best 20 hectares in each section WHEAT LENTILS CHICKPEAS.

ENTRIES NOW PLEASE. Contact: Barry Baker Crop Steward.

53 855 141 or 0429 855 141.

ACTIVITIES Rupanyup 10 Cromie Street – behind the Uniting Church

10am to about 3pm Craft & Natter - Some members knit, do patchwork, crochet, make cards or do whatever they are interested in. Occasionally we have a tutor to teach specific crafts. We also chat over tea/coffee & biscuits or cake. If you are not interested in craft just drop in for a natter as it’s a great way to get out of the house for a few hours. Christmas Break - Last day for the year -13th December. Re-opening - 2nd week in January 2017. Contact: Gwen 53 855 350

GRS Mechanical Repairs Geoff Stephenson is now operating

@ 54 Cromie Street, Rupanyup

Please call in or phone for a booking

0438 791 723 Servicing, Small Engines, Cars, Utes, & Farm machinery. We also stock & sell R & J Batteries

(if not in stock can order in for delivery the following day).

…4… NEW DOCTOR

We welcome Dr Moyo to Rupanyup two days a week – Wednesday’s & Friday’s. Please make use of our local facilities to ensure we retain the doctor’s surgery, nursing home & chemist in our town. If you don’t use it, you lose it! Rupanyup & District Consultative Committee

RUPANYUP & DISTRICT MEN’S SHED Members of the Rupanyup & District Men’s Shed have been busy out fund raising over the past two months. 17th October, 10 members assisted at the Minyip & District Field & Game School Shoot. This was our second year & all members thoroughly enjoyed it. During November, a group of the shedders have been busy cleaning down & painting the Rupanyup swimming pool. Money raised from these two projects will help buy some much needed equipment for the shed.

RUPANYUP NURSING HOME SUPPORT GROUP

The music project for 2016 concluded in November with entertainment by popular country western singer John Canning. Residents, families & friends enjoyed singing along with John & he commented on how he enjoys coming to Rupanyup. Many thanks to all who provided the beautiful morning tea & sincere thanks to Yarriambiack Shire Council who sponsored the music morning. Volunteers appreciate the support from Residential Manager Steve, Activities Coordinator Wendy & all staff who have assisted in organising stimulating music throughout the year. The Christmas raffle will be drawn on 4th December, for five outstanding prizes which are on display at the Nursing Home. Many thanks to local traders, auxiliary members, locals & volunteers who have donated the prizes. Sincere thanks to all who have purchased tickets – they are still available from Geoff at the supermarket or the Nursing Home. The raffles fund bingo lolly prizes & special treats for residents. Special thanks to Bendigo Bank for again sponsoring the annual Families Christmas Party. Volunteers certainly appreciate all the sponsorship received in 2016. May the blessings of Christmas be with you all, may you enjoy safe travels as you celebrate Christmas & may the New Year be shared with loved family & friends.

Many thanks, Mary & Marg RUPANYUP SUMMER POOL POSITIONS

We are looking for 2 responsible students between the ages of 13-18 to close up the pool during its 20 (or so) weeks of operation. Duties to include: clean skimmer boxes, general tidy up, lock up & bins to be put out on Sunday nights. Shifts are rotated on a 7-day roster. If you are interested in one of these positions, please send us a letter of application describing yourself to us & why you think you’ll be a good fit for this

job. Letters can be posted to PO Box 59, Rupanyup, Victoria, 3388, ASAP. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain some employment experience in your own home town while contributing to your local community.

RUPANYUP NEWSAGENCY & POST OFFICE

Christmas Catalogue Sale now on.

Christmas Stamps now on sale booklets of 20 for $13 or 62c each. Cards should be 240 x 130 x

5mm for the special Christmas stamp.

2017 Calendars & Diaries are now in stock.

New toys, book sets & puzzles in store for Christmas, Lay-by welcome.

Closed Monday 26th December reopening Thursday 29th December.

New Year closure Monday 2nd January, 2017.

Please remember to cancel your papers & stop your mail if you will be away

Over the Christmas, New Year period.

Opening hours 9am to 12.15pm / 1.15pm to 5pm

Telephone / Fax 03 53 855 121 (please leave a message on our answering machine).

Our email address is rupanyupnews@bigpond.com

Merry Christmas & Happy News Year, Kaye & Tony Stephenson ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… NAME: ___________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________ Last paper/mail delivered on: __/___/___ Restart on :___/___/___ Last Paper/Mail delivered on:___/___/___ Restart on:____/___/___

…5… MINYIP & DISTRICT FIELD & GAME

November 2016 Shoot results. High Gun: Brad Smith 44/50. AA 1st: Richard Emmerson 44, 2nd: Peter Teasdale 43, 3rd: Peter Reading 42. A 1st: Stephen Krause 42, 2nd: Tom Hardman 40, 3rd: Mick Newell 39. B 1st: Murray Hill 33, 2nd: Craig Abernethy 32, 3rd: Peter Knights 30. C 1st: Russell Black 33, 2nd: Craig Pickthall 31, 3rd: Tony Stephenson 29. Vets 1st: Rob Nelson 34, 2nd:Max Wills 32. Super Vets 1st: Ian Taylor 39, 2nd: Ray Gould 39. Ladies 1st: Tanya Clark 35, 2nd: Carey Brennan 35, 3rd: Emily Farrugia 30. Junior U18 1st: Toby Pickthall 41, 2nd: Lachlan Punchard 34. Junior U15 1st: Harry Knights 35, 2nd: Alex Kinsman 32. 8 shooters competed for our annual Champion of Champions Shoot with Chris Charleson winning with a score of 23/26

RUPANYUP BOWLING CLUB

It has been a busy time on the bowling green. Midweek pennant team are in 4th position on the ladder & need to keep winning to play finals. One Weekend pennant teams are looking forward to harvest break, Div 1 has struggled to win many games but Div 2 are sitting in 6th position equal with Murtoa only shots separate them, & still a good chance to play finals. We played our men's championship pairs on the 5 & 6 th Nov with Rob Eelman & Russ Dunlop going back to back champions. They defeated DARYL May & Barry Bywaters in a very tight final. The annual ladies 4's tournament was on the 18 th Nov, we had 12 teams from 10 different clubs Betty Cozens from Horsham City won & Elaine MITCHELL also from Horsham City were the runners up. We would like to thank our generous sponsors of the day Bendigo Bank/Minyip Rupanyup Community Bank, Peter Knights Accounting, Wimmera Grain, Latus Jewellers & TYLERS Hardware. Off the green the club have applied for funding through the shire for a synthetic green, notification due by the end of the month. Dates to remember Christmas bowls will be Friday 16 th December everyone welcome bowlers & non bowlers names in by 5.30 pm. Please all keep February free for the 4 weeks of BARBER AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATE NIGHT BOWLS anyone is welcome to enter just contact any committee person to put your names in. Merry Christmas to everyone.

John Arnold Chairman, Russell Dunlop Secretary.

RUPANYUP LIONS CLUB FUNDRAISER FOR BRIAN & DIANNE HARRIS

The appeal for Brian & Dianne who lost their home to a devastating fire, is continuing until the end of December. Donations can still be made at the Rupanyup Bendigo Bank Branch - B & D Harris Appeal, BSB 633 000 Account No 158538306. Donations received to date have been wonderful, thank you to our community for your support.

MEMORIAL PARK A few disturbing events have occurred at the Rupanyup Memorial Park recently. Some newly planted shrubs were taken & in a separate incident, some farm chemical drums & empty chemical bags were left near the rubbish bins. We ask that residents report any incidents to the police, President Phil Loats or any Rupanyup Lion. The Memorial Park is a remarkable asset for the people of Rupanyup & visitors to enjoy, we would like to see everyone respect & care for our park.

LIONS DATES Sunday 11th December 12 noon Rupanyup Lions Christmas Breakup. Lions & their families, all the

volunteers who have helped at Lions activities this year & potential new Lions are welcome. BYO everything please. RSVP Phil Loats or Jo Bourke before Sunday 4th December.

Saturday 17th December Lions Newspaper collection. Please leave your bundles of tied newspaper on your kerbside for collection

Monday 9th Jan to Friday 13th Jan Meals on Wheels Monday 6th February Directors Meeting 7.30pm at Rup Pub Sunday 19th March 2017 Lions Club of Rupanyup 60th Anniversary celebration.

The Rupanyup Lions News is also available every month online at rupanyup.com.au

Items for the February Lions News to be left in a clearly marked envelope at the Rupanyup Post Office by 5pm Monday 30th January or better still, emailed, along with any other correspondence to

ruplionsnews@hotmail.com.au

On behalf of the Rupanyup Lions News, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support of our publication. Have a wonderful Christmas, & a safe & happy New Year.

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Rupanyup Lions News COMMUNITY CALENDAR – December

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

1 Pool Keys

available from Tyler’s

2

Pupil Free Day Rupanyup PS

3

4

UCS Rup 10am

5

MOW Uniting Church Ladies Guild

Director’s Meeting Lions Club 7:30pm

6 ACTIVITIES Rup

10am

Rup Hall Ladies Christmas

Morning 9:30am

7

8

9

PROBUS 10am

10

11

UCS Rup 11am

Lions Club Christmas Breakup

12 MOW Volunteer

Group 2

13

ACTIVITIES Rup 10am

14

15

Rup PS School Concert

16

17

Lions Club Newspaper

collection

18

UCS Rup 10am

19 MOW Anglican

Church Ladies Guild

20

End of Term 4

21

22

23

24 25

Christmas Eve

UCS Rup 7:30pm

26

Christmas Day

MOW Volunteer Group 1

UCS Murtoa 9am

27

Post office closed

28

Post office closed

29 Post office

reopens

30 31 1st Jan

Happy New Year

January 2

MOW Rupanyup Football Ladies

3

4 5 6 7 8

9

MOW Lions Club 10

ACTIVITIES Rup 10am

11 12 13

PROBUS 11am 14 15

16

MOW Volunteer Group 2

17

ACTIVITIES Rup 10am

18 19 20 21 22

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23

MOW Uniting Church Ladies Guild

24

ACTIVITIES Rup 10am

25 26

Australia Day Breakfast from

8am

27 28 29

30 MOW Volunteer

Group 1

Items due for February Lions

News

31

ACTIVITIES Rup 10am

Term 1 begins

1st Feb 2

February Lions News Published

3 4 5

Computer classes will recommence in March 2017. Contact M. McGill.

Creative Writing will recommence in March 2017. Contact M Sprake.

LIONS NEWS PUBLICATION DATES FOR 2017

EDITION ITEMS DUE PUBLICATION DATE January NO EDITION February Monday 30th January Thursday 2nd February March Monday 27th February Thursday 2nd March April Monday 3rd April Thursday 6th April May Monday 1st May Thursday 4th May June Monday 29th June Thursday 1st June

1/4 p black & white $20 colour $30 1/2 p black & white $40 colour $60 full p black & white $60 colour $90