2003 International year of FreshWater

around! Just showed me how old I’m really getting (All you mums & dads with young kids out there have my admiration, you must be human dynamos!)

One of the things we all enjoyed doing was an egg rolling competition on Easter Sunday. This was a tradition we always observed when we lived in Victoria, every year at Easter Bryan’s family (sisters, brothers, kids, mum & dad and the dogs) would all go camping in a paddock at Valencia Creek. The kids would decorate some boiled eggs then on Sunday morning we would roll them down a hill and the person who got to the bottom of the hill first with an unbroken egg was the winner.

It was an hilarious sight watching the real little ones throw their eggs as far as they could, the adults down on hands and knees, and the more canny ones carefully rolling their eggs on the softest grass, finally a winner would be declared.

This simple little activity was a winner for me this Easter (it kept the kids occupied on Saturday decorating the eggs, and gave them something other than chocolate to think about on Sunday, and best of all my dog, Bella had a great breakfast!)

So whilst it was a very tiring time, having visitors staying over Easter was really lovely. (Only problem is they won’t be able to visit again until we’ve made a couple of extensions to our new home.) Oh well, just gives us added incentive to roll our sleeves up and get cracking. Well that’s all from me for this month. If you see someone down the street covered in dust or paint, it’ll probably be me!

Well I’ve got to say April has been a very busy month for me. As most of you know Bryan and I are in the throes of shifting house. I think I’ve done more miles up and down North Lilydale Road in the past month than I have in the past 8 years!

It always amazes me how much stuff 2 people can accumulate over the years. Even after our Clearing Sale in February, there’s a huge amount of stuff to shift. Then of course there’s the reminiscing over pictures in photo albums, or sentimental items as you are packing them so everything seems to take just that bit longer than you expected.

Still, once everything is packed and moved comes the exciting part of lots of new projects to begin. Painting, decorating, gardening, renovating and building, I know we’ll both be very busy for the next couple of years. It’s always a lot of hard work, but extremely satisfying when at the end of a long term project you can look back and say ‘I did that’.

I had lots of visitors over the Easter break, it was great to have my sister, niece, nephew, great niece, and great nephew staying (for the last time) at Falls Farm. The kids had a ball. We collected eggs and picked blackberries and apples and made our very own apple and blackberry pie, we went for long walks around the farm, played footy in the backyard (not me, that’s far too strenuous an activity for this little black duck!) and generally had a great time talking about people and places we all knew.

I’d certainly forgotten how much of a full time job it is having two littlies to entertain (Sarah is 6 and Campbell 4), I got tired just watching them run

Volume 24, Issue 4

May 2003

Letter to the Editor Tas Regional Arts

2

Recreation Ground 3

Landcare Retirement Units

4

Village Green Winter Recipe

5

Lilydale Online Access Karoola Volunteer Fire Brigade

6

Mary Walsh Centre CWA Notes

7

Football Club 8

Lebrina Hall 9

Health Notes Anzac Day

10

RSL 11

Mt Arthur Centre Sincerity

12

Lilydale Community Meeting Minutes

13

Community Noticeboard 14

Calendar Emergency Directory

15

Classifieds 16

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THE LILYDALE PROGRESSIVE Editorial

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LILYDALE VANDALISM

The Lilydale community meeting at the Mt Arthur Centre addressed the issues for our young people quite well. Our younger members need assistance from us, the older part of the community. The issues raised, and some of the solutions suggested are very relevant and I am sure we will all work with the school and the students to address their needs.

I felt that the issue of our police presence at Lilydale was not adequately addressed at the meeting or minuted in the ‘suggestions’.

The vandalism over recent months has resulted in significant financial cost to businesses, the school and council. Vandalism also brings with it worry, stress and emotional costs to those directly affected, and to those who live near to the vandalism. This includes many elderly people. Is it appropriate for residents to confront a group of people at night who may be throwing rocks on roofs, breaking windows with slingshots or attacking the phonebox? Even if you knew the identity, age and alcoholic/drug state of a group of people, would you approach them?

We need to be able to contact our local police officer when we need him. This means a 24-hour-a-day availability. This is going to need some political push from the community. We may need to send a petition to our Minister of Police so that we can have our local police station upgraded to a 24 hour ‘on-call’ station. What do you think?

Helen Denney.

Tasmanian Regional Arts News It has been a quiet month for our Branch. The only happening to report is that several of our members attended the AGM of Tasmanian Regional Arts, held at the Inveresk Museum complex. Carol Charlton will again be a member of the State Executive, and President of the Northern Region.

By the time you read this, our Mandala Workshop will have been and gone, but a report of the day will appear in the next issue.

Some dates to remember Friday June 20 – The annual Lantern Walk. Please remember that for safety’s sake we recommend that lanterns be suspended from a stick. Some requests – Does anyone have any ideas about a way to light up the route the walkers take along the school oval? Lanterns have been tried in the past, but they do not provide enough light to make the route clearly discernable. Also – does anyone have a decent sized electric urn we could use to heat the water for the Milo?

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Trish has experience in caring for young children and has completed a Child Care Course.

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If you can help with either of the above requests, please contact Frea Peschar on 63 95 1364, or Carol Charlton on 63 95 1263. October 2003 – The Mountain of Talent Exhibition – start planning for your exhibits NOW! Other events planned for this year are:

· A harp concert by Christina Sonneman, at the Mount Arthur Centre

· A variety concert by the Valley Voices · A performance of the play “Reserved Seating

Only”

More details of the various happenings will be provided as they come to hand.

STOP PRESS: The Mandala Workshop which was BOOKED OUT, was very enjoyable, and the 18 participants tutored by Wendy Nash produced some outstanding work. An interesting, informative and fun day was had by all. Frea

Recreation Ground

After many years of very little use – omitting football of course – it is pleasing to see local groups and visitors alike making use of the grounds and its facilities. Maybe it’s the freshly painted buildings, new fence and manicured surrounds that are the attraction.

In the past 12 months, we have seen a horse rally, dog’s day out, Northern Bombers v Scottsdale Magpies Twilight Charity Match, birthday parties, a wedding, Grammar School annual visit, Department of Meteorology (hence the helicopter), Van Dieman Motor Homes (47 of them) even a goat field day! Not to mention the kids using the BMX track and countless locals who use the ground for walking both themselves and their canine pals.

It is always pleasing to hear positive comments and words of praise for the Committee and Volunteers who welcome all with warmth and courtesy, but on the downside the element of negatives from “doubting Thomas” as to our reasons for allowing some things to progress are distressing when comments filter back.

Our only answer to the knockers is if you don’t approve, step up and have a go to do things differently. Meetings held alternate months, second Monday – 7.30 p.m. Football Clubrooms.

D.R. Brown President S. Watson Sec/Treasurer

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A little girl got on her grandpa's lap and said, "Did God make me?" "Yes," the grandpa replied. "Did God make you too?" "Yes," the grandpa said. "Well," the little girl said, while running her fingers down his wrinkles and looking at his thinning hair, "He sure is doing a better job nowadays!"

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Lilydale Landcare Report The Lilydale Landcare group held a Bird Identification walk at Merthyr Park on Saturday 5th April. The walk was well attended by families and individual members of the group who enjoyed the sights and sounds of many bird species present in the Park. The group then moved on to the Lilydale Falls for a picnic tea to finish off a very enjoyable afternoon.

Lilydale District School and Lilydale Landcare Group combined forces earlier this year to tackle Ragwort in our district. Students were asked to report locations of ragwort infestation by way of a survey in the School Newsletter. This project complements the annual Fire Brigade Road Clean-up.

Ragwort is thought to cost Tasmania $3 million each year in lost production and control costs. One plant can produce up to 250 000 seeds, which buried in the soil can remain viable for a number of years. The aim of the exercise was to map the areas of ragwort around the Lilydale district so that locations can be entered on the new state database “RETICLE”. Students who responded to the call for help were recognised with a presentation at the School's Easter Celebration Assembly on Thursday 17th April. A huge vote of thanks to them for their initiative and enthusiasm!

Please look out for our Working Bee notices coming your way in the weeks ahead!!

Retirement Units Recent activity at the Units has seen the large tree at the entrance to the Units removed for safety reasons. This has enabled us to repair the footpath leading into the units which was in less than favourable condition due to the slabs of concrete being lifted by tree roots.

Painting of the guttering and eaves, and other ‘housekeeping’ has all done their bit to enhance the look of the complex.

The residents asked for some means of giving them a little privacy, this has been achieved by the new fencing being erected at this time. This is a very attractive option and will further add to the ambience of the Units.

It is now 20 years since the first four units were built, and we hope to organise a small celebration of this achievement later on this year, to celebrate the foresight of past Community members to start such as project, and the ongoing commitment by others to their original concept.

During this time, the Units have been maintained in excellent condition by the work of many local tradespersons. We would like to mention the work performed at the Units over many years by Max Williams, who always responded to our calls for help.

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Max has now retired and we are grateful to him for his past help, guidance and thoughtfulness.

The next meeting will be a Members Meeting and we hope that as many of you as possible will attend to see the ‘concept plan’ which has been developed by Tony Oliver and the Board. Bring a plate to share please as usual. Looking forward to seeing you all, Carol Charlton

Village Green Report

Little work has been done on the Village Green over the last month, apart from routine maintenance. The centre of the green was put down to lawn and has already a green tinge to it. There has been a major delay to the comfort shelter due to lack of communication between the parties involved in its design, manufacture and construction. We hope there will be a little more progress this month. This month I hope to put a fence up along the old bridge abutments to finish off that part of the Village Green, and plant some more trees and shrubs.

Anyone who can rock wall (both wet and dry) and wants to help out working or supervising, please let me know. Your expertise would help greatly.

If you have any questions about the Village Green please give me a call.

Cheers Graeme Arnold Project Manager, Village Green Telephone 63 95 1441

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Lilydale Online Access Centre April has certainly been an eventful month at the Centre, Easter and Anzac Day both had an impact on when our patrons could use the facilities. Our AGM was held on the 29th April with a Powerpoint presentation to our guests highlighting the events of the past 12 months.

Starting from the 1st of May there will be a price increase for use of the Access Centre. To enable us to gradually replace some of our older equipment it has been decided to raise the cost for using the Centre from 1 to 2 dollars per hour. This is still a very cheap way for you to be able to access the Internet, catch up with friends and relations, pay your bills online, create documents, flyers and posters, reproduce photos, and all the myriad other services the Centre currently provides. And don’t forget you will always get 1 to 1 assistance to learn new programs or just a helping hand to make sure you get everything you need from your time, not bad value for $2 per hour!

The Centre will be manned by our stalwart volunteers for 2 weeks starting from Tuesday May 5th whilst I am on holiday. So make the most of this opportunity to come in and meet some of the faces you would normally only see if you come to the Centre on Saturdays.

Centre Opening Times: Monday—closed Tuesday: 2-7pm Wednesday: 9am-1pm Thursday: 3-7pm Friday: 2-7pm Saturday: 9am-12noon Ph/Fax: 6395 1129 to book your one hour session.

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Karoola Volunteer Fire Brigade

We would like to thank everyone in our area for being so diligent this fire season. We had only a few “call outs” to uncontrolled fires, but since the lifting of the fire permit period we have been on constant call outs from escaped ‘burn off’s’ by land owners, so please be careful if you are not sure, please ask!

Our Brigade, this year, will be helping out by collecting for the Red Shield Appeal in our Brigade area, so if you can please give a little.

Once again, from the Karoola Volunteer Fire Brigade, THANK YOU. Leon King Brigade Chief

Mary Walsh Centre News This month our hearts have been gladdened by a much-needed rainfall, for which, after a long dry season, we give thanks. Some farmers who have re-cently sown crops will be jubilant because of the rain and the warm temperatures that have come with it. These combined should make the grass grow and fodder crops will get a good start. On Thursday 10th April the Day Care people joined with other community members for a trip to Georgetown where we had lunch and enjoyed a sightseeing tour of the area. At the Day Care Debbie has been preparing gifts to sell for Easter and Mother's Day, which is not far away. The knitting of teddies continues. These are to be used in gift boxes for underprivileged children and can also be in ambulances and elsewhere to comfort children in circumstances where they are separated from their parents and loved ones. Some of our people have been away on respite at Nursing Homes, but most are back with us again. We hope everyone had a quiet and peaceful Easter, good health and happiness.

If you can lend a helping hand Or someone's sorrow share, If you can show by word or deed That you do truly care, Please do it now, for if you wait, Another day may be too late.

CWA Notes: Nine members had a lovely day out at Evandale to celebrate our birthday in April – a delightful village with much to see and visit, lunch at the Clarendon Arms, and on the way home a stop at the Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company. We enjoyed a walk around the garden before being enticed by savoury smells coming from indoors, tasting many products and making purchases. What a wonderful rain we have had, so very welcome. Most of us have had gourmet fare - Easter chocolates and mushrooms galore. Probably too much of both – just as well they are annual events. Please don’t forget our fundraising function on the 8th May in the Uniting Church Hall, commencing at 11 am with some gently fun games, lots of prizes, our Tupperware raffle draw, followed by a soup and finger food luncheon. A time of fun and fellowship; everyone welcome. Cost is $6.00

Funds raised by our branch are used for administration, charity work, local causes, none is used for social outings. Next meeting 10 a.m. 7th May, Uniting Church Hall, followed by lunch to share, with our AGM in the afternoon.

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Football Club

Mother Nature saved one of her specials for the start of the Club’s season, a bit of a paradox, pouring rain and smiling faces do not normally go together. It will be a safe bet that if it happens again in the middle of winter things will be different!

The rain poured down from halfway through the Under 13’s game until half time of the Seniors game. The Under 13’s game was abandoned but with no rain and a strong wind advantage Lilydale’s Seniors put a winning score on the board in the third quarter. A win in the Under 16’s and a loss to the Reserves made it a good start for the year.

The Under 13’s coaching situation has been resolved, they now have 3 coaches, Peter Tuthill, Larry Venn and Phillip Chick. By sharing it about they expect to have at least one person at each training session and game.

The Auskick Day on the 5th April was notable by the lack of parents but it did confirm what we have always known, ‘the kids with the best concentration do the best, the ones who fool around produce erratic results’.

Some feed back from parents about what they expect the Club to do for their children would be handy, we would be kidding ourselves if we accepted the absence of parents to be caused by the belief that everyone was satisfied with what the Club is doing. The Club is not satisfied itself, the shortage of active workers means that we are only doing a portion of what is possible. The strike rate of people who make public statements about giving the Club a hand and then not turning up is about one in four, one turns up, four do not!

In this modern age, everyone must be registered, if you are not registered there is nothing to show that you are a member of a team, and unless you are a member you are not covered by Insurance. Forget what everyone knows or does not know (locally) when the crunch comes some one sitting at a computer in Melbourne or Sydney (or even overseas perhaps) will make the decisions not the Locals. It is not a case of liking the system but knowing how it works and working with it because it is not likely to get any better.

For Junior/Under Age registrations, parental consent is also required, maybe Johnny Bloggs should be at Auntie Mary’s, not at Football training and that is why his parents have not seen any forms. It took 3 or 4 forms before one Under 16’s player was organised, but in the under 16’s if you are not registered and age verified you cannot play, any club playing an unregistered player is fined. If this happens in the Seniors or Reserves the game is lost and given to the opposition regardless of the score.

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The Club may have to introduce a rule for the Under 13’s and Under 10’s, no paper work, no game. What should take only a few minutes per child is already becoming a hassle with the first forms being issued early February. Parents who have not seen a form please see Don and make this one less problem.

There are signs that the Club itself is becoming too complacent, the Social program is at this stage a bit vague, the only definite being Midnight Rendezvous have been hired to provide music on the 10th May, the following week maybe a Disco or Karaoke, it depends on what is available at short notice. The Legends Day will not held on the 31st May, even though the date was set a month ago and shown in the April Progressive, nothing has been done and now the decision is there will not be enough time to organise something for that date.

The trouble with complacency is that fund raising functions do not receive proper attention and to compensate for the loss of revenue, prices are increased. There is nothing like lots of backsides on seats to keep costs down at $5.00 Admission to watch Football from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm is about the cheapest entertainment you can get. Children under the age of 16 are admitted free to all NEFU games. Club Diary May 3rd Bridport v Lilydale at Bridport All 5 teams play with the Under 13’s and Under 10’s starting at 9.30 am May 10th Lilydale v Branxholm at Lilydale Under 10’s at 9.30, No Under 13’s Night Function – Live music, Midnight Rendezvous May 17th Lilydale v Scottsdale Crows at Lilydale All 5 teams play the same as the 3rd May Night Function – to be organised possibly Disco/Karaoke May 24th St. Helens v Lilydale No under 13’s or Under 10’s matches May 31st Bye – nothing planned June 7th Lilydale v Winnaleah at Lilydale Under 13’s one game to include some younger players from Under 10’s.

Lebrina Hall Committee

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resulting in tendonitis, and ligament sprain occurs when the ligament is stretched or torn by a joint being wrenched or twisted.

When soft tissue injury does occur, whether on the athletes’ track, on the football field or simply in the backyard, the first type of treatment we use is of critical importance. If you want to get back to the game quickly there are a few things to avoid in the first 48 hours: don’t use heat or massage, don’t drink alcohol, and don’t exercise. These things can increase swelling and bruising and aggravate the injury.

Use R.I.C.E. for the first 48 hours. Rest and support the injured area. Use Ice to reduce pain, bruising and swelling. Wrap the injured area with a Compression bandage and Elevate the injured part to help relieve the swelling. Of course, for ongoing care and advice you may need to see your doctor or physiotherapist.

Some medicines can be helpful, such as anti-inflammatory pain tablets like Ibuprofen and Nurofen; or the anti-inflammatory gels like Nurofen, Voltaren and Feldene.

Heat rubs have a place, but more in preventing sports injuries than treating them. They are helpful in the warm-up procedure and offer some pain relief to old sports injuries that still give the occasional twinge. Old sports injuries will probably need constant attention. We have good stocks of ankle, knee and wrist supports; and strapping tapes. These should be used to prevent the old injury from becoming a new one.

Don’t let injury take the fun out of your sport. We can help you.

Anzac Day

On the morning of Friday April 25th I attended my first ever Dawn Service at the Lilydale Cenotaph, over the years I had attended many 11AM services but had not actually got around to attending a Dawn Service.

I found the experience very moving and it gave me a lot to think about while I, along with many others enjoyed a breakfast of eggs, bacon, sausage and toast washed down with a cup of coffee at what started out as the RSL Headquarters in Lilydale quite a few years ago, and is now the Senior Citizen’s rooms.

Later at the 11AM service the Minister, Ken Box made a reference to Anzac Days he had attended at Lilydale in the 1950s.

How many of you reading this article remember the Anzac Day Sports held at the Recreation Ground, where we marched to after the service at the Memorial Hall and the fun we had when the late Mr Eddy Weston threw lollies to the assembled children.

HEALTH NOTES From the Lilydale Pharmacy

SPORTS INJURIES

Despite the frequency with which elite athletes participate in their chosen sport, and the effort and enthusiasm they put into it, injuries at the very top level of sport are comparatively few in number. It’s all because of good preparation. Preventing injuries means wearing the right footwear and clothing, warming up before strenuous exercise and cooling down afterwards.

Of course, when injuries do occur, effective treatment is essential for a speedy return to the sports field. To a large extent, successful treatment will depend on carefully selecting the right product and then using it correctly.

The most common so-called soft tissue injuries which involve the muscles, tendons and ligaments are often preventable; and when they do occur, early and appropriate treatment can lead to a quick recovery. Commonly the symptoms of these injuries are pain, tenderness and swelling. Just how best to both prevent and treat these symptoms is clearly spelt out on the Self Care fact card entitled “Sprains and Strains”. Come in and ask for one.

Muscles allow the body to move. A strain occurs when muscle fibres are pulled apart causing swelling and pain. A contusion describes the damage to blood vessels in a muscle giving rise to internal muscle bleeding, clotting and bruising. Tendons join muscles to bone and ligaments join bones together to hold joints in place. Tendons can strain or tear when over-stretched

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Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Your pharmacists are Colin and Helen Denney.

Phone 63951 336

Lilydale-Karoola Veterinary Service a branch of Scottsdale Vet Service

Main Rd, Lilydale Ph: 6395 1271

ALL HOURS

Ron Harris BVSc MRCVS, QDAH Marion Welch BSc BVMS Martina McPeace BVSc

CONSULTING HOURS Mon-Fri: 9-10 am & 5-6 pm

By appointment

All species attended

Full Surgical, Laboratory, Dental, Radiology, Clipping & Grooming Services available, Johnes Disease Accreditation, Mastitis,

nutrition & reproductive programmes for cattle

Bahá’u’lláh is the prophet founder of the Bahá’í Faith these texts are said to embody the essence of all the sacred texts through time. Esperanto version 4: Ho Filo de Homo ! Mi amis vian kreadon; sekve Mi kreis vin. Tial amu Min, por ke Mi menciu vian nomon kaj plenigu vian animon per la spirito de vivo. 4: O SON OF MAN! I loved thy creation, hence I created thee. Wherefore, do thou love Me, that I may name thy name and fill thy soul with the spirit of life.

Remember also the egg and spoon races, or the greasy pig, eating sticky syrupy buns with your hands tied behind your back, the sack races and crawling under a tarp trying to be the first one out the other end.

Who can recall lining up and being given lunch consisting of a sausage roll, piece of cake and an apple all contained in a brown paper bag, or eating toffee apples.

This is just some of the memories I have of the traditions of Anzac Days during my childhood growing up in Lilydale.

Unfortunately these memories will be lost forever if we don’t preserve them and others now, and we at the Lilydale History Group would like your help to document our local history for our future generations. If you would like to help please contact me, Helen Chick, (Secretary, Lilydale History Group) on 6395 2060.

Lilydale RSL Anzac Day Report The spirit of Anzac was once again observed last Friday.

The dawn service attracted a larger than normal attendance, a phenomena being noticed throughout Australia. It was reported that approximately 50 + attended the dawn service and a large number remained for the traditional breakfast.

The 11 am Service was observed at the Cenotaph, the Address being given by Reverend Box. Morning tea was then enjoyed at the Memorial Hall. Many thanks to all who participated in the two services and in doing so help to keep the “Spirit of Anzac” alive in the community.

Mini Excavator Service Lilydale

Offers a smaller machine for trenching, landscaping and lesser earth works. Designed for hard

work. Restricted areas no

problem. Comes with light tip truck.

Based opposite Lilydale Post Office - These new services provided by

Alan Cordell Phone 6395 1338

John Gallagher

Signwriting

abcetc@ozemail.com.au

General Signwriting Computer cut lettering Vehicles, shops, displays Banners

AlphaBets etCetera ® Lilydale 6395 1167 ‘Quality signs at reasonable prices’

Go Anywhere Steam Cleaning

Fully self contained mobile 4x4 unit

with own water and power CLEAN WITH STEAM

(at 150degrees and 3000psi) Machinery Masonry Pavements Washdowns And more!!

It only just seems that Christmas was upon us and now we are almost at the Easter period. We have a good range of Easter cards and for those who like to give a little present we will have a new range of gifts arriving early April. Over the last few months we have been expanding our range of stationery all of which is at very competitive prices. For those who want bulk orders we can offer further discounts. Why not check out our range. We are now stocking ink jet cartridges on a limited basis, but if you would like a particular cartridge we can quote you a price and availability. Remember you can Lay By gifts with no deposit.

SEE YOU AT THE LILYDALE POST OFFICE

Lilydale Post Office & Gift Shop 1975 Main Road, Lilydale, Tasmania 7268

Props. Tom & Chris Dancer Phone/Fax—(03) 6395 1177

UPHOLSTERER

Stephen Griffin 6395 1323

Mobile: 0419 951 323 Brown Mountain Rd

Underwood

For all types of furniture upholstery. Extensive range

of fabrics and vinyls available.

Free Quotes—No Obligation

MT Arthur Centre

Dear All, It was heart-warming to see so many people at the community meeting earlier this month. 74 people is a huge number. At the meeting I spoke about what the Centre can do for it's community. We are currently putting in a submission to the Family and Community Service people so we can become a mentoring/training facility with paid employees. This would be fantastic as we would be able to run such things as communication skills workshops, parent skill/support groups, youth skill/support groups and family conferencing. We'll hopefully be able to offer lots of activities in consultation with the different groups within the com-munity.

Fingers crossed.

As far as activities go for the next month or so. Please put into your diaries Saturday the 10th May. We are having a garage sale and would love to see you there. We will be raffling $150.00 worth of firewood and will draw the winner there. (Please feel free to buy some tickets off me when you see me in the village!). We will start at 10am till 2pm. (If you have any goods you would like to donate to this, please let me know and I will come and pick them up if necessary).

Friday 4th of July we will be holding a quiz night at the Centre. We would really appreciate the donation of any prizes for this evening. Make up a table and come and have a fun time! Starting at 7.30pm and finishing at 10pm with a supper provided. More details on this in later Progressives.

We need to fundraise to keep the Centre viable so it would be great if you could support us in some way.

That's all for now. Don't forget to call in sometime for a cuppa.

Regards, Maggie

Sincerity I wish I were big enough to honestly admit all my shortcomings;

Brilliant enough to accept praise without it making me arrogant;

Tall enough to tower above deceit;

Strong enough to welcome criticism;

Compassionate enough to understand human frailties;

Wise enough to recognize my mistakes;

Humble enough to appreciate greatness;

Staunch enough to stand by my friends;

And Human enough to be thoughtful of my neighbour.

Human Body Trivia The average human heart beats about 100,000

times every 24 hours. In a 72-year lifetime, the heart beats more than 2.5 billion times.

25 trillion cells travel through the bloodstream – a stack of 500 would only measure 0.04 inches high.

A camel can lose up to 30 percent of its body weight in perspiration and continue to cross the desert. A human would die of heat shock after sweating away only 12 percent of body weight

The size of your foot is approximately the size of your forearm.

The thumb is such a major player in the human body that it has a special section, separate from the area that controls the fingers, reserved for it in the brain.

Lilydale Community Meeting Monday April 7 - Mt Arthur Centre Below is a summary of the comments made from both the panel and the members of the community who attended Guest Panel: Commander Scott Tilyard important that we meet as a community Lilydale generally seen as a safe place – people look after

their neighbours Sometimes there are concerns but adopting a positive

approach is best We must look for local solutions to local problems

Sally Wilson concern about obvious vandalism more concern about the emotional stress as a result

Sue Morris children crave certainty & stability do they see crime going unpunished? Public often reluctant to report crime Parents must take more responsibility for children’s

actions 5 hour policing in Lilydale is insufficient

Kim Wilson/Marg Elphinstone cost of vandalism to school is of concern there is a monetary & time cost the perception of the school by some people is of

concern out of school problems are not our responsibility generally a small number of individuals concerned

anti-social behaviour reflects badly on all our children David Weldon hears comments that there’s nothing we can do be pro-active rather than reactive to ensure a better

community Maggie Peart we must ask why children are vandalising things Mt Arthur planning to address this issue and projects may

include: Parenting skills workshop Communications skills workshop Family Therapist Mentors

offer activities that are meaningful to our children Patrick Gambles his role is to help schools & communities strengthen

relationships some money available to support this

Hugh Andrew 26 members currently in the BMX group would like to rejuvenate the track community shouldn’t stereotype these riders

Debbie Groves (school attendant at Perth Primary) working extensively with young people skatepark built – no support from local community by kids

took responsibility – anti-social behaviour dramatically reduced youth need role models in the community – punitive

approach doesn’t work important that the media doesn’t report the negative all

the time

Constable Andrew Hanson community issues now his issues policing most reactive, but he needs information to do

his job encourages pro-active approach current actions affect later life

Audience Comments/Observations: positive reaction to local policing to date police ½ hour away if Andrew not available – this is too

long in many instances hours are varied though some residents feel vulnerable & are loath to

interfere commend Mt. Arthur & its management – like to see it

as bigger part of the community some concerns about discipline in school generally well behaved at school – anti-social

behaviour not tolerated keep reminding ourselves that we have a school to

be proud of children are sent to school to be educated

most children make good decisions – a small minority don’t how do we engage the 2% who don’t do the right

thing concern about the focus on young people – others are

involved “no-go” area in school after dark should be a vital part of the community and not

denied because of a few – Perth experience says “no zones” don’t work

student concern that there’s nowhere for them to “hang out” this has been a concern for many years & still

nothing’s happened students should be the driving force behind projects listen to the kids and find out what THEY want!

easy to complain but would people turn up for a meeting to plan positive initiatives? Mustn’t be the same few!

Parents should take more responsibility for children Paid adult volunteers?

Suggestions: community project driven by young people youth consulted & youth to take control

committee formed at school to pursue ideas some Commonwealth money may be available to

promote youth health & wellbeing get list of people who would be prepared to help (16

so far!) mentoring program with businesses in the village backup list for Andrew to support his dealings with

adults more activities for young people which may be very

simple to achieve

A huge thank you to the 70 people who attended, the guest speakers, our Chair Ivan Dean and especially the students who came along!

If you’d like to be involved please let Rose Parker at the school know.

Everyone welcome!!

Lilydale Baptist Fellowship

The Lilydale Baptist Fellowship meets in the Day Care Room (Cnr Main Rd and Lalla

Road) each Sunday at 7.00 pm. Contact David or Jessie Brown on 6395 1245

Everyone very Welcome

Interested in local history? Lilydale History Group meets monthly in the old courtroom at the Old Courthouse Complex, Main Road, Lilydale. Do come along and say hello on the 3rd Friday of the month, meetings are open to the interested public from 7.30 pm in Winter and 8pm in summer For further information: Write to: The Secretary, Lilydale History Group, PO Box 3, Lilydale, 7268 Email: lilydale_history_g@tasmail.com Telephone Helen on 6395 2060 Website at: www.lilydale.tco.asn.au/history

Lions Needs You WE NEED MEMBERS. ANY AGE OVER 18 MALE OR FEMALE

A fun way to meet and help the community

Phone: Amanda Olson—6395 4347 Stephen Griffin—6395 1323

Lions Club of Lilydale

Mary Walsh Centre, Main Rd, Lilydale offers a warm welcome to visitors or

prospective clients. We are open from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Call Darian on 63951316 or just drop in.

The Mt Arthur Environment Management Group (MAEMG)

will be holding its next meeting on

Tuesday 6 May, 2003 at the Old Court House, Lilydale

commencing at 7.30 pm

Multicultural Fashion Parade

Saturday 10th May 2003, 2 pm Royal Oak Hotel, corner of Brisbane and

Tamar Streets Launceston

Do you have a traditional costume you would like to model in the Parade? Please contact Angelina at City Park Radio on 6334 3344 to find out more about it, or just come along and enjoy the Parade.

Adults $5.00, Children free and welcome!

All proceeds to City Park Radio Cheese and Wine supplied by Rosevears Estate.

In Praise of Mothers

Presented by Lilydale CWA

Prizes Competitions Raffle draw

Fun and fellowship

Followed by Soup and finger food luncheon

Uniting Church Hall

11 am Thursday 8th May 2003

$6.00 All Welcome

Lebrina Hall Market Will be held on Saturday May 24th

Stall holders for the market can contact Joan 6395 1205 or

Lisa 63 95 6363 evenings please.

May 2003

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Day Care 9-3 Senior Citizens

1.30pm Lilydale

Playgroup 10-12

1 Day Care 9-3

2 3 Footy: Bridport

vs Lilydale

4

5 6 Progress

Association TOCHC 7.30pm

MAEMG TOCHC 7.30pm

7 CWA Lions

7.30 pm Tas Regional

Arts 11am

8 N’bourhood

Watch Fire Station

In Praise of Mothers 11 am

9 10 Footy: Lilydale vs

Branxholm MultiCultural

Fashion Parade

11

12 Retirement

Units TOCHC 12.30

pm

13 14 15 16 17 Footy: Lilydale vs Scottsdale Crows

18

19 20 21 Lions

7.30 pm

22 23 History Group TOCHC 7.30 pm

24 Footy: St Helens vs Lilydale

Lebrina Hall Market

25

26 27 Mary Walsh

Centre 7.30 pm

28 Red Cross

11 am

29 30 31 Footy: Bye

Lilydale Emergency Directory: Fire: 000 Police: 000 Ambulance: 000 Launceston General Hospital: 6348 7111 Poison Information Service: 131126 Doctor: 6395 1455 6395 1258 AH Pharmacy: 6395 1336 Need a Fire Permit, contact one of these people: AUSTINS ROAD/ROWLEY HILL ROAD Permit Officer – Bob Smith Ph: 6395 4194 Permit Officer – Shane Coleman Ph: 6395 4313 0417 029 096 LOWER TURNERS MARSH/BANGOR/KAROOLA

Permit Officer – Jeff Tonkes Ph: 6395 4495 0418 368 351 LEBRINA Chief & Permit Officer – Mark Wilson Ph: 6395 6179 Permit Officer – Robert Hawes Ph: 6395 6270 LILYDALE Chief & Permit Officer – Brian Coleman Ph: 6395 1260 0438951260 Permit Officer – Kim Coleman Ph: 6395 1260 PIPERS BROOK Chief & Permit Officer – Peter Harley Ph: 63827181 Permit Officer – Ian Sauer Ph: 6382 7179 PIPERS RIVER Permit Officer - Andrew Francombe Ph: 6395 4391

0418 133 917 Permit Officer - John Hurst Ph: 6382 7138 TURNERS MARSH/FINGER POST HILL: Leon & Allison King Ph: 6326 4363

0438 264 363 Ph: 6334 4106

For Sale: 5KVA POWERLITE portable generator, battery start. 3000 psi Warwick 3 phase cold water cleaner. Inspect at Mini exca-vator base opposite Lilydale PO. Ph 63951338

Computer Help internet website email windows linux networks hardware upgrades repairs cd copying, scanner cd burner etc installation. Whatever computer trouble you have, call me Waldemar Buetow (ITSE) Pay or swap by agreement, Phone: 6395 1063 3 Wyondotte Pullets and young rooster $50 the lot. 1 Variegated Leaf - Large houseplant $25 ONO Phone Gillian 63 95 1414 evenings. Gorgeous, quiet, handreared chestnut Anglo gelding – endurance bred, 3 years old 15.2 H.H Mouthed – long reined, trucked, floated and lunged. Full sister to top show horse $1,500 phone Steph (evenings) 0417035 716 Many others to choose from

LILYDALE DISTRICT PROGRESS ASSOCIATION INC PO BOX 3 LILYDALE, TAS 7268 AUSTRALIA EDITING, LAYOUT & DISTRIBUTION: JAYNE SADDINGTON PH: (03) 6395 1598 FAX: (03) 6395 1129 E-MAIL: LILY_PROGRESS@TASMAIL.COM T H E L I L Y D A L E P R O G R E S S I V E I S P U B L I S H E D MONTHLY FROM FEBRUARY TO DECEMBER BY THE LILYDALE DISTRICT PROGRESS ASSOCIATION INC. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (UP TO 200 WORDS) AND OTHER COPY MAY BE LEFT AT THE LILYDALE PHARMACY OR AT THE LILYDALE POST OFFICE. ARTICLES MAY ALSO BE FORWARDED ON FLOPPY DISK IN ANY TEXT FORMAT OR VIA E-MAIL TO LILY_PROGRESS@TASMAIL.COM. ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE: WHEN SUBMITTING A NEW AD PLEASE INDICATE IN WRITING, HOW MANY TIMES YOU WANT IT TO BE P U B L I S H E D . A D S R E C E I V E D W I T H O U T NOTIFICATION AS TO TIMES AND ISSUES WILL BE REPEATED, AND CHARGED ACCORDINGLY, UNTIL A N O T I C E O F D I S C O N T I N U A T I O N H A S B E E N RECEIVED. THIS IS NOT A THREAT BUT A SINCERE PLEA TO MAKE THE EDITOR’S LIFE EASIER. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADVERTISING IN THE NEXT ISSUE OF THE LILYDALE PROGRESSIVE, PLEASE C O N T A C T T H E E D I TO R T O DI S C US S Y OU R REQUIREMENTS. CURRENT ADVERTISING RATES: 1 /6 PAGE $20 PER ISSUE 1 /3 PAGE $30 PER ISSUE 1 /4 PAGE $25 PER ISSUE 1 /2 PAGE $50 PER ISSUE FULL PAGE $100 PER ISSUE CLASSIFIEDS: $1 PER ISSUE

Coach Tours INTRA-STATE, INTERSTATE, TOURS AND CHARTERS, YOUTH GROUPS,

CHARTERS AND CAMPS OUR SPECIALITY

BARRETT’S COACHES invites you to join them on the following tours:- HOBART CASINO/SALAMANCA DAY TRIP Saturday 10 May & Saturday 20 September 2003 departing Scottsdale at 7.00am, $10.00pp if 4hrs spent at Casino as this trip is subsidised, or $25.00pp if you wish to spend the day shopping etc. AGFEST – Thursday 1 May 2003 departs Scottsdale 8.30am via Launceston (approx 9.30am) – reservations essential. $15.00pp (bus only)-visit our display for a chat and cuppa! 4 DAY EAST COAST EXPERIENCE departs 6 June 2003, $560.00pp TS – Douglas Apsley National Park, Maria Island, Freycinet National Park, Freycinet Oyster Farm, Swansea Bark Mill - itineraries available now CADBURY’S CHOCOLATE FACTORY DAY TOUR 11 June 2003 depart Scottsdale 7.00am BYO lunch. Coach $25.00 adults, $15.00 child. Tour costs adults $12.50, pen/concess/students $9.00, child 5-15yrs $6.50. Great school holiday excursion, enjoy a picnic lunch followed by a tour of Cadburys commencing at 1.00pm after which we will commence the return journey. RED CENTRE, TOP END & BIRDSVILLE 26 DAY TOUR departs 16 June 2003 $5000.00pp twin share - the trip of a life time – join our merry travellers for a tour up the centre of Australia visiting Woomera, Coober Pedy, Ayres Rock, Alice Springs, Katherine Gorge, Kakadu, Darwin, Mataranka, Camooweal, Mt Isa, Birdsville, Flinders Range, Broken Hill, Wil-cannia & Deniliquin. Although this trip is 26 days there are rest days allocated and the trip is designed for all ages.

Country Club Casino FREE bus is the THIRD Wednesday of the month departs Scottsdale 10.00am with pick ups along the way as booked, departs Casino 4.30pm – next trip May 21

Itineraries and further information for the above tours are available from: Mick & Jill Barrett, 5 Cameron St, Scottsdale Ph 03 63 523301, Fax 03 63 523055,

Email: barrettscoaches@hotkey.com.au - www.barrettscoachtours.com

Should any area outside Scottsdale have a group of 8 or more passengers, arrangements can be made for pick up.