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GLENORCHY CITY — WHERE IDEAS HAPPEN

MOVING WITH THE TIMES

THE DEC WINS BY A KNOCKOUT

FEBRUARY 2012

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Aquifer project offers protection from flood and drought

STORMPROOF Citizens proud and strong A WOMAN who has contributed to the Glenorchy and wider Tasmanian community for more than half a century and an 18-year-old Glenorchy Youth Task Force member now have two things in common — their love of this city, and a much-deserved acknowledgment of their efforts. Tireless community worker Valerie Peppiatt has been named Glenorchy’s Citizen of the Year for 2012 and university student Tegan Pearce Young Citizen of the Year. They were presented with their awards by the Mayor, Alderman Stuart Slade, at the Glenorchy citizenship ceremony on Australia Day. Full report — Page 6

The multimillion-dollar Derwent Park Stormwater Project — due to begin in March — will change the face of stormwater capture and re-use in Glenorchy. GLENORCHY City Council will now “capture and harvest” the stormwater within the Derwent Park catchment and sell it to Nyrstar, benefiting the city and the cornerstone zinc smelting company. Deputy project manager Mike Burdon said the project literally flowed from the massive floods of 2006. “There was considerable damage to commercial properties, residences and traffic disruption on the Brooker Highway,” Mr Burdon said. “The Bunnings warehouse was flooded, with water lapping up to the front door.” Mr Burdon said Council’s first plan – mitigation of future flooding – changed due to the Federal Government making funding available for stormwater harvesting projects. “The new project had changed the focus from flood mitigation to stormwater harvesting, with Council gaining revenue by on-selling the water harvested.” Mr Burdon said the project now fitted Federal Government guidelines in relation to: • Industrial – re-using harvested stormwater to Nyrstar; • Community – irrigation of Moonah Primary School gardens and ovals; ongoing involvement with Moonah Primary and other schools’ students with regard to the importance of water as a precious commodity now and into the future; • Environmental protection and sustainability – annually removing some 80 tonnes of pollutant from the Derwent River. Continued page 6

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COMMUNITY DIARY FEBRUARY 2012 Every Saturday from January 21 to April 14, 2012 MoMa (Mona Market) MONA 1.30pm to 6:30pm. MoMa is a market for everyone who loves: the smell of a ripe soft cheese; being able to stumble out of bed and go to a market in the late afternoon and still find something to buy; a bit of raw endemic and exotic introduced species; seasonal vegetables and fruit grown nearby; environmentally gorgeous skin creams; real homemade icecream; the self-righteous taste of a perfectly prepared green tea; funky stall holder tents and more. For more information: Delia Nicholls, Ph: 0438 308 161 or email: [email protected]

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Twice weekly Mondays and Wednesdays Zumba Fitness Classes Granton Memorial Hall. At 6pm. No experience necessary, just a willingness to move to the music. Zumba Fitness is an exercise program based around Latin inspired rhythms. $10 per person per class. Gym shoes, water and a towel required. Contact Emma Boucher (Instructor) Tel: 0429 955 361 email: [email protected]

Tuesday 7th February 2011 Moonah Social Craft Group Moonah Community Centre Are you interested in crafts? Would you like to meet new people, learn new skills or share your craft skills with others? If so, then the Moonah Social Craft Group may be for you! The aim of the group is to bring people together in order to exchange craft skills, socialise and make new friends. Sessions commence on Tuesday 7th February 2011 at the Moonah Community Centre, 17 Gormanston Road, Moonah from 10am to 12.30pm, and will be held every Tuesday. There is no charge for sessions, but participants may need to provide/purchase their own materials for crafts. For further information contact Di on 6216 6722.

Six performances only! Saturday 4th February 10.00 am, 1.00 pm and 4.00 pm; Sunday 5 February 2012 - 10.00 am and 1.00 pm; Monday 6 February 2012 - 10.00 am. These summer holidays, Mickey Mouse and his band of friends, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy, will perform in the musical extravaganza Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival. Joined by Disney favourites, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, and Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story, this fun-filled concert experience is sure to entertain the whole family! Disney hits are remixed to the hottest sounds of today featuring hip hop, pop, swing, reggae, rock, country and much more! For more information visit the Disney Live! website. Tickets: A Reserve Seating - $36.50; A Reserve Family (up to 4 people) - $135; B Reserve Seating - $29.50; B Reserve Family (up to 4 people) - $105. Tickets through Ticketmaster online or through the DEC or call the centre on (03) 6273 0233.

Monday 6th February Free Zumba Classes The Salvation Army Moonah, 73 Hopkins Street, Moonah. Monday nights, 7pm. In rear hall, enter via car park. For more information call Natalie 6278 1648.

Symphony under the Stars is the perfect night out for families, friends, work colleagues, couples and lovers - young and old. Hear the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra (conductor Kenneth Young) from the comfort of your picnic rug as you lie back under a canopy of stars and let the power and pizzazz of a live symphony orchestra work its magic. Bring a basket of goodies and join the crowd. There’s plenty of room and plenty to enjoy at this FREE summer concert.

11am-2pm. The Community Fun Day is an initiative of the Glenorchy Community Bank Project Committee and is aimed at bringing people together to find out more about the benefits of Community Banking. They hope to encourage more people to get involved in the project and provide information about how it can benefit Glenorchy and surrounds. There will be prize giveaways, grants to community groups, sausage sizzle and Piggy will be making an appearance

Sunday the 26th of February, Northern Suburbs Country Music Day Tolosa Park – Free - 11am to 4 pm. A hoe down, foot tapping day of fine country music featuring a string of performers from the country music clubs of New Norfolk, Bridgewater, Clarence , Country Gold & The Southern Tasmanian Country Music Association. Sausage sizzle available.

3rd & 4th March. Clean Up Australia Day 10th February Scooter and Skate Fun event Abbots field Skate Park

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On Friday 11am-2pm . Music, competitions, displays and a Free BBQ . For more information contact Council’s Youth Program on 62166347

Wednesday 15th February Claremont Craft Classes Claremont Hall, cnr Main Rd and Bilton St. If you are interested in crafts and would like to meet new people, the Claremont Craft Classes

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Saturday 18th February Symphony under the Stars Tolosa Park – FREE Gates Open at 4pm for a 7pm to 10pm Concert.

24th February Free Community Fun Day Glenorchy City Council lawns

Sunday 5th February Brass in The Park. Tolosa Park – FREE Noon to 2pm. For lovers of big band brass, thrill to the sounds of one of Australia’s best A grade concert brass bands with this 2 hour lunch time performance. Enjoy movie tunes, pop and a classical repertoire, as the Tolosa Park sound shell fills to Glenorchy’s very own 40 piece Glenorchy City Concert Brass. Please note – no refreshments for sale at this event.

may be for you! Taught by volunteer tutors, the classes cater for all levels, from beginners to experts! There will be a display and registration day at the Claremont Hall, cnr Main Rd and Bilton St, Claremont from 10am-1pm on Wednesday 15th February. Come along and get some ideas on what you might like to make, meet some of the tutors, and find out more about the classes. Term 1 commences Wednesday 22nd February at the Claremont Hall 10am-noon. There is no charge for sessions, but participants will need to provide/purchase their own materials. For further information phone Di on 6216 6722.

Immunisation sessions are held at the Civic Centre, Cooper St, Glenorchy between 2pm & 3pm on the second Wednesday of each month: February 8, March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12. The following vaccines are available free for the listed age groups.

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TELL US WHEN WE CAN DO BETTER We want to hear your complaints and any ideas about how we could do better. We need to hear from you when the service we provide is not up to standard. We need your input so we can look at ways to improve the way we do our work. If you have something to tell us, please call or write to: Customer Service Contact Officer PO Box 103 Glenorchy 7010 PH: 1800 422 999 ALL COMPLAINTS ARE TREATED CONFIDENTIALLY

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Weekly garbage collection services are available for Glenorchy Residents. For residents who prefer a weekly garbage collection service, the Council has a special residents arrangement* with Veolia Environmental Services to collect your wheelie bin from your property on alternate weeks, separate to the standard Council fortnightly service. This arrangement attracts an additional charge payable direct to Veolia Environmental Services. This effectively provides a weekly collection service for those residents who wish to have a weekly collection service. For more information on this service, please contact Veolia direct on 6244 0000 and they will provide you with all the details. Other vaccines available at cost include: Seasonal Influenza, Meningococcal, Diphtheria / Tetanus / Pertussis, and Chicken Pox. More information please telephone Councils Environmental Health Office on 6216 6797

* Only available to standard service of 140 litre bin. Not available for commercial collections.

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Park’s star turn a perfect night out

Bank to begin with a barbie GLENORCHY residents are being encouraged to get involved in the creation of a community bank. The Glenorchy Community Bank Steering Committee will hold a BBQ on the Council front lawn from 11am to 2pm on February 24 to give people an opportunity to find out how they can participate and benefit from the bank. Steering committee chairman Jim Frankie said the group aimed to have the bank running by Christmas this year. “To achieve that we need people to pledge a minimum of $500 that they will put into the bank once it is up and running with a target of

about $1 million,” Mr Frankie said. The Committee has already received 66 pledges and aims to have 450 pledges by the end of May. They will then do a viability study before going ahead in partnership with Bendigo Bank. All over Australia communities are owners of Bendigo Bank branches. In Tasmania there are eight – the latest opening at Sorell last November. People who made pledges did not have to contribute the money until the bank was running, Mr Frankie said. For further information about the event or the bank phone Mr Frankie on 0402 605 435.

The music-loving crowd being is entertained by the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra at a Symphony Under the Stars. grab a picnic rug and basket of food and refreshments and head to Tolosa Park on Saturday, February 18. The concert begins at 7pm, but gates will open from 4pm for music lovers to get their favourite vantage points.

The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of conductor Kenneth Young, will present an enormous program, including works from Verdi, Mussorgsky, Vaughan Williams, Rossini, Debussy, Johann

Strauss, Offenbach, Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky and Tasmanian composer Peter Sculthorpe. Symphony Under the Stars is one of the magical nights on the Glenorchy musical and cultural calendar.

Taste becomes a feast as world comes to Moonah THE Moonah Taste of the World Festival is set to be a colourful celebration of cultural diversity when it returns on Sunday March 25. The event will feature a delicious spread of food stalls, a diverse entertainment program and a range of activities for families and children. The inaugural Taste of the World last March was a great success, bringing locals and visitors together in a celebration of food and fun. The planning committee has decided to extend this year’s festival hours (now 11am – 4pm) and move the event to Moonah’s popular Benjafield Park to provide more space. Committee member and manager of Westpac Moonah (one of the event’s supporters) Justin

Committee members John Radcliffe, Justin Hursey, Liberatore Alloca.

Hursey said that Benjafield Park was an ideal location. “It is one of the city’s wonderful recreation areas, already enjoyed by members of the culturally and linguistically diverse and broader communities. “We are encouraging people to bring down a picnic blanket and savour everything the festival has to offer,” he said. The planning committee has been over-

whelmed by expressions of interest from local business and cultural groups wanting to be part of the day. Committee member Liberatore Alloca, who was also involved in last year’s event, says several new cultural groups will join this year’s festivities for the first time. “As a community we are proud to celebrate our cultural diversity – the festival is a great way to

do this,” he said. The committee is also planning an international craftsmanship market and a showcase of local businesses to attract new visitors to Moonah. Businessman John Radcliffe says Moonah has a great range of eateries. “The festival is an opportunity to give people a sample of what’s available,” he said. The Moonah Taste of the World Festival is proudly supported by Glenorchy City Council, the State Government, the Australian Government's DSCP Multicultural Arts and Festivals Grants program, the Glenorchy Telstra shop and the Westpac bank.

For further information on the Festival, please contact Andrea Marquardt, Ph: 6216 6796 or Jenny McQuilkin, Ph: 6216 6361.

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POLICE report A CHANGE OF COMMAND

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the Glenorchy Police Division align with those of the Glenorchy City Council. Many may not know how well resourced Tasmania Police are to provide the high standard of service the people of Glenorchy not only receive but also deserve. I am but one of the 49 uniform police officers who work out of either Glenorchy or our subdivision station at Claremont. The balance of the uniform personnel comprising of six sergeants and 42 constables who work a 24/7 roster, 365 days a year. Glenorchy Police Uniform Division shares the policing response

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ensuring every person who takes on the responsibility of driving a car or a motor bike complies with road safety legislation during 2012. I have no tolerance for individuals who take part in hooning activities or ride and drive in a manner likely to cause risk to other people, or themselves. In addition to this, Glenorchy Uniform members have commenced a crime reduction strategy, in partnership with the CIB. A simple example of one of the strategies being

undertaken is to ensure that bailed offenders who have been directed by a magistrate to remain at home between nominated night time hours, actually do stay at home. Over 175 checks were conducted in January between 9pm & 5am. Several people who elected to disregard their bail directions have already been charged and placed back before the courts to explain. I aim to meet as many people as I can in the next few months,

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including visiting community groups, schools and clubs. If you see me wandering around any of the shopping complexes, or loitering around Moonah, I may not be going anywhere particular, but just having a look around. One thing that will change is that I will not be reporting in the Glenorchy Gazette every issue. Detective Inspector Plumpton and I will take turns in writing for the Gazette so the community will get to hear both our perspectives.

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GLENORCHY GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 2012 — 5

MAYOR’S message MOVING WITH THE TIMES

STUART SLADE Mayor of Glenorchy

FOR the first time since 1964, Glenorchy City Council will change its Council meeting times – with the new start time of 3pm. The reasons for the change are several but mainly to meet the demands of the modern workplace and changing lifestyles. Council meetings will now run from 3pm-6pm and will include all Council committee, workshop and planning meetings. We believe this will give more opportunity for residents and ratepayers to attend, as well as providing a more family friendly, workplace environment for our staff who have to present projects and give advice at Council meetings. Glenorchy will become the first Southern Council to institute this change to meeting times (Launceston City Council has also chosen the daytime, family-friendly option). MEET THE MAYOR I will be instituting a new program – Meet the Mayor – for the people of Glenorchy, starting in April. I will hold scheduled sessions every two months at different locations across the city. I will also invite an Alderman to attend each session. The point of the exercise is a better and more relaxed method of two-way communication. I will get an excellent opportunity to meet face-to-face with residents and ratepayers of Glenorchy in local community settings as well as hear directly from them about their issues. Some people don’t have the opportunity to come to Council meetings to have their say or even feel confident to catch up with their elected representatives in the street. This will give our people another opportunity to talk to Council members. The first Meet the Mayor session will be held at the Goodwood Community Centre on April 4, from 10am to noon. GLENORCHY CITIZEN AND YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 2012 I took great pride and joy in attending my first Citizenship ceremony as Mayor, and presenting our Citizen of the Year awards on Australia Day. Valerie Peppiatt is our Glenorchy Citizen of the Year, a woman who contributed to the Glenorchy and wider Tasmanian communities for the

‘I will be instituting a new program, Meet the Mayor, for the people of Glenorchy, starting in April. I will hold scheduled sessions every two months at different locations across the city.’

past 58 years. She has been involved in the establishment of the East Moonah Kinder, and in volunteer positions at Bowen Road Primary, New Town High and Ogilvie High Schools and was a foundation member of the Royal Hobart Hospital Cancer Council Auxiliary. The Young Citizen of the Year is Tegan Pearce – a member of the Glenorchy Youth Task Force – whose community involvement and support for young people has been outstanding. It makes me so proud as a Glenorchy citizen and Mayor to recognise our community leaders. And the Citizenship ceremony itself on Australia Day was truly inspiring. Every year, I am amazed at the multicultural mix of our city and how we welcome into our community people from around the world. This year, some 47 Glenorchy residents became Australian citizens – people from Burundi, Malawi, the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Iran, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, Germany, Croatia, India, Zimbabwe, Bosnia & Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Romania and Sudan. Seriously, it is amazing to think of the myriad of cultures and people in our city – adding to our community, as we provide an excellent environment to live with their families, work and grow. MOONAH TASTE OF THE WORLD Which leads directly to a major reminder to the entire Glenorchy


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of our city and pay for the ongoing maintenance of the overall project. The stormwater will also irrigate the grounds and gardens of Moonah Primary School, and as the project develops, there are plans to further reuse water on Council parks and reserves. Students at Moonah Primary, and other schools, will be able to study the project and better understand the importance of water for the long-term “life” of Glenorchy. In addition, we will no longer will we be dumping 80-plus tonnes of pollutant into the Derwent. Along the way, in the development of this project, Council has discovered that there is a 200-gigalitre underground aquifer under the Glenorchy landscape. Essentially, this will mean that by tapping the aquifer, we can drought-proof the city. Coupled with the Stormwater Project, led by Council staff, I think we are set for a truly ground-breaking period of water re-use and sustainability which exactly fits Council and community goals.

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The ceremony that’s well worth standing on Huge A WOMAN who has contributed to the Glenorchy and wider Tasmanian communities for 58 years is the 2012 Glenorchy Citizen of the Year. Valerie Peppiatt has been involved in the establishment of the East Moonah Kinder, and in volunteer positions at Bowen Road Primary, New Town and Ogilvie high schools and was a foundation member of the Royal Hobart Hospital Cancer Council Auxiliary. In 2000, Valerie, 83, also established a group called Crafty Friends to provide an interest and social network for members while producing a range of handmade products like trauma teddies, comfort cushions, knee rugs and toys for patients as well hundreds of garments to send overseas to people in need in Asia, Africa and Europe. The Young Citizen of the Year is Tegan Pearce, 18 – a member of the Glenorchy Youth Task Force – whose

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SOUND BARRIERS Musical instruments and sound amplifying equipment Days Permissible Hours Monday to Thursday 7am until 10pm Friday 7am until midnight Saturday 9am until midnight Sundays and statutory holidays 10am until 10pm Lawn Mowers Monday to Friday 7am until 8pm Saturday 9am until 8pm Sundays/statutory holidays 10am until 8pm General Equipment (Power tools, compressors, pumps) Monday to Friday 7am until 6pm Saturday 9am until 6pm Sundays and statutory holidays 10 am until 6pm unreasonably interfere with, a person’s enjoyment of the environment. Council staff will assess whether or not noise levels are unreasonable, based on the point of view of the average person and not the subjective opinion of the complainant. The assessment will have regard to the volume, intensity or duration, the time, place and other circumstances in which the noise is emitted; and if it is emitted from a residential premises, whether that noise can be heard in a habitable room of any other residential premises. The table above provides some guidance on the acceptable hours of operation of certain equipment. However, unreasonable levels of noise emitted during the permitted hours of operation may also be an offence. If you are annoyed by noise, there are a number of approaches you can take. Firstly, try to solve the problem amicably by talking the issue over with the person causing the noise. They may be blissfully unaware that they are causing a prob-

lem for someone in their neighbourhood. Formal action may be necessary where the noise issue is a recurrent problem. You may wish to lodge a complaint with Council either individually, or if the noise affects a number of families in your neighbourhood, as a combined complaint. To assist Council in investigating your noise issue, it is recommended that you keep a diary detailing the dates and times the noise is being emitted. The type of noise, where it can be heard and how it is affecting the complainant is important when investigating a problem and the more information you can provide, the more likely it is Council will be able to help. If a noise complaint is proved, the person/s responsible will be asked to change their behaviour. If this is not successful, other remedies may be used such as spot fines, confiscation of equipment or court action. So remember, let’s make 2012 an enjoyable but just as importantly, a peaceful year for all in our neighbourhood.

storm water project From page 1 “The water Council sells to Nyrstar annually will pay for the ongoing maintenance of harvesting the stormwater,” Mr Burdon said. “The original plan was to install an underground storage tank to be placed under the Moonah Primary School grounds. That will no longer be necessary. “In doing design work, Council’s consultant has discovered a very large underground aquifer. We will be able to extract water from this aquifer, which will effectively droughtproof the city. “The stormwater we harvest through the project will be used to irrigate the ovals and gardens at Moonah Primary.” One of the other interesting aspects of the project has been the heritage investigation. Primary Moonah School is heritage-listed and Council archaeologist Brad Williams has submitted a report to Council with regard to the World War II “zigzag” trenches – six of them for the six classrooms which existed then. These trenches, sometimes described as “bunkers” will be protected and preserved through the project. Mr Burdon said that Glenorchy will eventually be able to access 5.5 megalitres of water, 365 days a year. Council aims to reuse excess stormwater on other parks and gardens throughout the city. “Long-term, the benefits for the community will be realised for the next 50 years, because it is being built to be upgraded and improved into the future.” The first works start in mid-March, with a rising water main from the rail reserve beside the Brooker Highway up to the old quarry site opposite Prince of Wales Bay. At the same time, work will commence for the connection from Derwent Park Road to Nyrstar. The overall construction is due to be finished by November 2012, with full commissioning and testing to be completed by June 2013. The four tender packages closed this month. Mr Burdon said Council recognised the excellent cooperation and assistance of TasRail, DIER, the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment and the Environmental Protection Authority.

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Truckload of good from NBN GLENORCHY residents experienced first-hand the benefits of high-speed broadband of the National broadband Network during an interactive tour on the NBN Co Discovery Truck. Lady Clarke Centre residents from Claremont got aboard the 23-tonne mobile interactive demonstration centre at KGV as part of a national tour. The truck contains high-definition video screens, cameras and audio equipment that demonstrates the benefits the NBN will deliver for health, education and business services. There are interactive

Senator Lisa Singh and Lady Clarke Centre residents outside the NBN Co Discovery Truck.

games and demonstrations that include a simulated medical consultation and interactive health demonstration, as well as a high-definition videoconference.

Health-related aspects of the NBN include a new Fall Prevention Program developed by Neuroscience Research Australia that will be deliverable in people's homes.

This technology will detect and respond to human movement, with sessions recorded and progress charts available for download by health professionals who can

then monitor patient progress. Senator Lisa Singh, who hosted the demonstration, said this technology would benefit people recovering from stroke and spinal cord injuries and those with Parkinson's disease and potentially people with dementia or brain injury. “The NBN truck enables the community to see firsthand the benefits the NBN will bring to Tasmania,'' Senator Singh said. “This is so beneficial for elderly Tasmanians who will be able to access e-health schemes in their own home.

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Performers Sunnyman, above, Alex Jamieson from Atlantis Rising, right, and, centre, Glenorchy Youth Task force members Zach Harold, Dean Wyman, Hannah Scotney, Danielle Stokes, Britney Wyman, Tom Spaulding

Gigawatts of fun in the Garden, again AN exciting Free Gig in the Gardens for young people held on the Glenorchy City Council lawns attracted about 400 young people. The GiG showcased talented young musicians from the greater Hobart area and was organised by the Glenorchy Youth Task Force and supported by Council’s Youth Program. A mix of funk, rock, metal and hip hop rocked the gardens for over four hours with great performances from bands including Rush to the Moment, Eddie and the Others, Insert Name Here, Atlantis Rising, Crusader, Underline and Randomorder. Dominic college Duet Jennifer and Miranda were a huge hit singing originals and favourites. Hip Hop really hit the mark with popular Glenorchy artists Sunnyman, AJ McClick, Jobe and Sparky really getting the crowd going. GCC Youth Development Officer Angela Pate said it was wonderful to see so many young people enjoying themselves in a positive and safe environment for all the community. The aim of the GIG is to provide positive entertainment for young people in a drug and alcohol free public space and to celebrate the end of school for the year. The theme for the GIG was “Safe Summer” and local youth services were on hand to give information and advice. Services included the drug education network (DEN), Pulse youth health centre, Anglicare services, Glenorchy Centrelink, Colony 47 and the Young Carers Association. The Youth Task Force is a special committee of Council whose members are aged 12 to 24 who represent young people in the city of Glenorchy. Ms Pate thanked all the performers who performed free. A free BBQ was also supplied by the Lions Club Glenorchy sponsored by Glenorchy Centrelink, Glenorchy RACT, and Scott Bacon MP. “Once again the GIG was a huge success with the crowd and is seen as a major event on the Tasmanian youth calender,” Ms Pate said. For more info contact Council’s Youth Development Officer on 62166347

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Nic Snadden, an electrical engineer at Contact Electrical “We do everything at Contact Electrical – from powerpoint and light fittings, to multi-million dollar government contracts,” Hobart manager Martin Jackson said. “We have different divisions within our business, with our staff specially trained.” Mr Jackson said that Contact Electrical biggest job last year was Princes Wharf No. 2 refit, worth more than $2 million. “Dollar-wise, the biggest part of our business is commercial work, but our biggest customer base is domestic – mums and dads who need our assistance and expertise. “Where we are kicking goals is our punctuality, being fast and efficient, being cost-effective and we will quote our work up front.

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“Deep raspberry, pinks, purples, yellows, reds and white blooms filled the show benches to the point of overflowing, with a full backup of gladioli, roses, iris, dahlias and colourful summer flowers.“ Lenah Valley Garden Club member, Gladys Van De Kamp, pictured, stole the show with what was described by judges as “the most impressive Tiger Lily ever seen”. She was awarded Garden Club Champion, Gore /Tieppermann Best Species Lilium and Ridgeway Grand Champion Lilium. Mrs Jacobson paid tribute to all the Show’s sponsors, the Edge Anglican Church and the Mt Faulkner Rovers, who helped with the organisation and set-up of the Show. Best Gladioli – Lou Benedotti (Claremont) Champion Single Lilium — Rod Barwick (Glenbrook Bulb Farm) Best Exhibit Children’s 7y — Asher Atkin (Claremont) Best Exhibit Children’s 8y — William Atkin (Claremont) Largest Single Lilium — Jasmin Inkson (Hobart) Best Floral Art Open — Kaye Childs (Hobart) Grand Champion — Gladys Van De Kamp (Lenah Valley, pictured)

The hidden cost of give and take AFTER reading through the newspapers, browsing on the internet at free advertising agencies, I am frequently disheartened by the number of “free to good home” pet advertisements I encounter. I feel for some of the owners advertising their pets as give-aways, which may be a last resort due to changes in their circumstances. Work commitments, job transfers or relocations may result in the need to find a suitable new home for their animal. Owners, having the best intentions for the animals and trying to cause them the least trauma from moving or relocating, often have little or no idea of what actually happens in their pet’s future when they are given away. In most cases the pets are provided with wonderful new homes with loving families. However, animal welfare agencies are often required to rescue “free to good home” animals because they are neglected or ill-treated. Not everyone is as kind and loving of all creatures as people might think and their idea of a good home may greatly vary from yours. Consider the following. Your idea of a good home might involve your pet being allowed inside, fed a couple of times a day, exercised and spending daily time sharing your lives together. Other people may consider animals tethered or chained to a tree or kennel, fed once a week in bulk (eat it over a few days or all at once) and left to its own devices to be perfectly suitable. Research indicates that a proportion of un-desexed animals “given away” are used as breeding stock. This is a sad outcome for a much loved, pampered family pet that ends up in isolation, often penned and forced to produce offspring time and time again, with little human attention or companionship. Some people with evil intentions pay “respectable looking” people to do the collecting of give-away pets to ease people’s minds about who the animal is going to. Owners should also consider that their pet could end up with “bunchers” who collect give-away pets until they have enough to sell as a batch. There are people who also hoard animals (you see them on those current affair shows) who think it is normal to

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SAMANTHA MORRIS Education Officer – Animal Management. rescue lots of animals. These people truly care for animals but lose focus and, as a result, force animals to survive in horrific conditions as they are unable to possibly care for the excessive number of animals they obtain. Hoarders often are re-offenders and become known to police and welfare agencies because of their actions, the poor conditions they live in and sometimes the health issues they bring to their community. It is a sad and shocking truth that needs to be highlighted that free-togood-home dogs and cats are also used in blood sports and illegal dog fighting. Animal rescues and shelters are often criticised for charging adoption fees. A common view is that with so many animals needing homes why aren’t they just given away. Many do not realise the small fee they pay in no way covers the full cost of upkeep, maintenance and veterinary treatments for the animals in care. If you are considering giving away a pet please consider the risks. Take the time to inspect the pet’s new home. Is it safe? Can they escape? Will they adapt to the living arrangements? Consider asking the new owners questions about what they will feed the pet, which vet they use and provide advice about transferring registration, microchipping and medical history for them. Also remember the person or family collecting the pet might not be the same people your pet is ends up with. I strongly recommend contacting welfare shelters and agencies to discuss the matter with them for better guidance and options for a safe and happy outcome for the pets and people involved.

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THE 2012 Claremont Lily and Summer Flower Show attracted 102 entries and some 1000 horticultural enthusiasts attended the two-day event last month at the Claremont Memorial Hall. Show manager Ilona Jacobson said the Show drew entries from Hobart’s three major garden clubs – Claremont, City of Glenorchy and Lenah Valley – as well as the North-West Coast. “It was one of the best shows that we have ever had. There was a very good quality of flowers on exhibition and lots of visitors coming to the Show.” The Hall was filled with an abundance of high quality flowers and floral art arrangements, pot plants, vegetable baskets and children’s presentations. “The Hall and surrounding streets were full of the intensely rich aroma of vanilla from the myriad of oriental, orienpet and trumpet lily blooms inside - some of which had never been seen before.

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Join your local Community Precinct Committee and become part of an active community network that makes a positive difference in your local neighbourhood. The Glenorchy Community Precinct Committees are Special Committees of Glenorchy City Council. BERRIEDALE/CHIGWELL Next meet: Wednesday February 1, 4.30pm Wednesday March 7 at 4.30pm Location: Bucaan Community House Bucaan Street, Chigwell CLAREMONT, AUSTINS FERRY & GRANTON Next meet: Thursday February 2, 7pm Thursday March 1 at 7pm Location: Claremont Hall (side room) Main Road, Claremont EAST MOONAH Next meet: Wednesday February 8, 4.30pm Wednesday March 14 at 4.30pm Location: Moonah Community Centre 17 Gormanston Road, Moonah GLENORCHY Next meet: Thursday February 23, 7pm Thursday March 22 at 7pm Location: Glenorchy Civic Centre Tom Dempsey Room Cooper Street, Glenorchy Entry via top door (near Eady St) GOODWOOD Next meet: Tuesday February 21, 2pm Tuesday March 20 at 2pm Location: Goodwood Community Centre 2 Acton Crescent, Goodwood ROSETTA/MONTROSE Next meet: Wednesday February 22, 5.30pm Wednesday March 28 at 5.30pm Location: Berriedale Centre Main Road, Berriedale WEST MOONAH Next meet: Tuesday February 7, 7pm Tuesday March 6 at 7pm Location: West Moonah Community House 130 Springfield Avenue, West Moonah FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION STAFF: SUE bis WINCKEL 6216 6369 DIANNE McGUINNESS 6216 6722 [email protected]

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For information on all programs contact the Healthy Communities Coordinator on 6216 6745

Heart Foundation ‘Heartmoves’ Helping all Australians stay active for life FREE gentle physical activity program suitable for anyone who hasn’t done any exercise in a while. You can exercise at your own pace in a friendly atmosphere. For more information on times of classes please contact the Coordinator on 6216 6745 or email [email protected]

WHEN Every Monday at 11.00am Every Tuesday at 11.30am Every Tuesday at 2.00pm Every Wednesday at 9.15am Every Wednesday at 11.00am Every Wednesday at 2.00pm Every Wednesday at 3.15pm Every Thursday at 9am Every Friday at 10.30am

WHERE West Moonah Community House Goodwood Community Centre Bucaan Community House Collinsvale Primary School Hall (Commences 29 Feb) Golden Years Club, Glenorchy (Commences 8 Feb) Glenorchy Football Club Claremont (Venue and commencement TBA) West Moonah Community House (Commences 19 April) AYC Netball Club Moonah

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Take the first step to heart health today A network of FREE COMMUNITY-BASED WALKING GROUPS with volunteer Walk Organisers that lead groups in your local area WHO West Moonah Allsorts Huffers and Puffers Claremont Heartbeats Berriedale Walk & Talk Goodwood Goers Best Foot Forward Wheelie Good Walkers Wheelie Walkers Cadbury Breakaways Cadbury 1 Berriedale Walk & Talk Goodwood Goers Able Australia Men on the Move Claremont Heartbeats

WHEN Monday 9.15 – 10.15am Monday 9am – 10am Monday 9.00 - 10.00am Monday 9.30 – 10.30am Monday 9.30 - 10.30am Monday 1.00 – 2.00pm Tuesday 10.30-11.00am Tuesday 11.30-12.30pm Tuesday 1.00 – 2.00pm Tuesday 2.30 - 3.30pm Wednesday 9.30 – 10.30am Wednesday 9.30 - 10.30am Wednesday 4.30 – 5.30pm Thursday 10.00 - 11.00am Saturday 9.00 - 10.00am

WHERE West Moonah Community House St Pauls Church, Montrose Claremont Guide Hall Volunteer Centre, Berriedale Goodwood Community Centre Claremont Plaza (nr Chickenfeed) MBF Northgate Chigwell House (Mission Australia) Cadbury Main Gate Cadburys Main Gate Volunteer Centre, Berriedale Goodwood Community Centre 32 Vieste Drive Glenorchy Glenorchy Health Centre Claremont Guide Hall

For information regarding the recommencement dates of walking groups contact Elisa on 62166745 or email [email protected]

GOLD Growing Older & Living Dangerously Encouraging over 50s to find and participate in new and exciting activities GOLD offers a DIFFERENT FREE ACTIVITY EVERY MONTH. It is proudly offered by Glenorchy Community Health Centre and Glenorchy City Council JANUARY WHO WHEN WHAT Van Diemen Fencing Club 2.00 – 3.00 Wed 15 Have a stab at fencing Cindy Smith 1.00 – 2.00 Mon 20 BODY VIVE (combo of low intensity aerobics, strength training, stretching, yoga and tai chi)

WHERE Glenorchy YMCA, 8A Constance Avenue Gllenorchy YMCA, 8A Constance Avenue

GROUP TRAINING IN THE PARK 6 Weeks – Mondays and Wednesdays - 9am – 9.45am. Montrose Bay Foreshore — meet at payground car Park. Glenorchy on the Go Instructor — John Rowbottom DATE Monday 20 Feb Wednesday 22 Feb Monday 27 Feb Wednesday 29 Feb Monday 5 Mar Wednesday 7 Mar Monday 12 Mar Wednesday 14 Mar Monday 19 Mar Wednesday 21 Mar Monday 26 Mar Wednesday 28 Mar

PARTICIPANTS had a chance to hit the ball for fun and play a social game on the very well kept courts at the Glenorchy Tennis Club in Berridale. Members of the club Alan Walker and Jim McKellar were there to join in and welcome the GOLD participants. “The tennis club was formed back in 1980, and still going today, although we are always eager to attract new members and players to the club,” Club President Alan Walker said. “You don’t have to be a professional player to join in our social games. We welcome anyone at any level of ability,” he said. The tennis club hosts two social sessions, Tuesday mornings between 9 – 10am and on

Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm, and there is always time for a cuppa and biscuits afterwards. “We also hire out the courts for anyone to enjoy a hit,” Jim McKellar said. “Court fees are very reasonable and hired out at an hourly rate,” Jim said. The social sessions are only $5 per player. Other competitions are held for varying levels, for more information please contact Alan on 0417 722 328 or Jim on 62493366

Walk with a Hawk Walk from the Derwent Entertainment Centre to Montrose Bay Foreshore Park then join in fun activities with senior Hawthorn Football players.

For further information or to register, call the GOLD Coordinator Paul Williams on 6233 8728

THESE sessions are suitable for current Glenorchy on the Go or NEW participants who would like to increase their fitness levels Cross Training — Combines both cardio and resistance training. Learn how to perform exercises with correct technique. Great for conditioning the entire body! Boxing — If you want calorie expenditure and fat burning, this is the class for you. Learn boxing and pad work techniques in a fun and challenging fitness session: a workout for all levels of strength and fitness. Sessions are FREE for people over 18 and NOT working full time. Come to one, some or all of the sessions Phone Elisa on 62166745 or email [email protected] for more information.

The Glenorchy on the Go GOLD (Growing Older, living dangerously) program hosted a come and try tennis day on Sunday February 22.

CLASS TYPE Cross Training Boxing Cross Training Boxing Cross Training Boxing Public Holiday – No Class Boxing Cross Training Boxing Cross Training Boxing

Activities Include: • Hawthorn football Club Handball Competition • Mobile Activity Centre • Heart Foundation • Have a go at Bocce • Cricket • Barbeque Date: Tuesday 7 February 2012 Time: meet at the DEC at 2.45pm Activities from 3.15pm – 4.30pm FREE COMMUNITY EVENT

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TO GO FOR GOLD Years of experience in secrets of youth People over 40 should check out the Golden Years Club before dismissing it because they think they may be too young. Golden years Coordinator Kath Jones said some people automatically think the Club is not for them and that they are too young to be in their Golden years. “In fact the club is for anyone over 40 years,” she said. The Golden Years Club offers a range of activities including carpet bowls, singing, card games, lunches, hairdressing facilities and exercise classes. Glenorchy on the Go will be reintroducing their FREE Heartmoves, gentle exercise program at the club from Wednesday 8th February. Glenorchy on the Go Coordinator Elisa Ryan said that offering classes in community and recreation organisations such as the Golden

Years Club had been one of the most successful initiatives to date. “Many people already identify with their local community house, recreation club or organisation because it is easy to access and friendships are formed and continued through other activities offered,” she said. The benefits to organisations are the potential to increase memberships and boost participation rates. Regular, registered participants of Heartmoves and ALL other Glenorchy on the Go programs will soon receive a FREE pack including a drink bottle, cap, bumper sticker and more. For more information on Heartmoves classes please call Elisa on 6216 6745

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‘We are always eager to attract new members and players to the club. We welcome anyone at any level of ability.’

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Join a Heartmoves class to: • Increase physical activity • Maintain a healthy lifestyle • Continue your exercise after rehabilitation • Have fun and meet people “I feel generally healthier, I like how people at my class are so friendly.” — Heartmoves participant.

Glenorchy on the Go Coordinator Elisa Ryan, left, and Stacey Dolliver with some of the items in the FREE packs for participants.

“Before I started Heartmoves my blood pressure was very erratic, now its stable and my GP is very happy.” — Heartmoves participant

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GLENORCHY CITY WHERE IDEAS HAPPEN

Stuart SLADE

Haydyn NIELSEN

Jenny BRANCH

Sharon CARNES

Kristie JOHNSTON

Steven KING

Richard LOWRIE

Christine LUCAS

Luke MARTIN

David PEARCE

Peter RIDLER

Matt STEVENSON

Your Glenorchy Aldermen

WORKS in progress

Stuart SLADE

ROADS CONSTRUCTION WORKS • Bayswater Road – Central Avenue roundabout construction • Catherine Street – Berriedale Road to Kingswood Crescent Replace Kerb and Channel on Western Side and Pavement Reconstruction • Euston Street near Round-a-bout – Road reconstruction • Fletcher Avenue – Hopkins Street – Garden Road – Reseal Pavement • Footpath Works – Major • Herbert Street – Riverway Road to Nambour Place – Replacement of Kerb & Channel, Footpaths, Driveways and Asphalt overlay • Hull Street – Selected Kerb, Gutter and Footpath replacement – Pavement rehabilitation and Hotmix overlay • Kensington Street - Kerb, Gutter, Footpath & Driveway replacement on western side & Hotmix overlay • Maitland Street – Chapel Street to End - Partial Footpaths, Driveways, Kerb and Channel Reconstruction and Pavement Overlay • Mittara Crescent – Road Sealing • Upper Montrose Road – Road reconstruction and Stormwater works • Various Major Pavement Repairs • Woorin Street – Teering Road to End – Reseal Pavement ROADS MAINTENANCE WORKS • CBD areas – Pressure cleaning of footpaths

COUNCIL DECISIONS JANUARY 2012

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Christine LUCAS 0418 129 524 [email protected]

• Endorsed the continuation of a financial contribution to the Southern Tasmania Regional Planning Project • Approved the investigation and organisation of a suitable loan to cover council’s contribution towards the Derwent Park Re-use Project. • Confirmed the minutes of the Annual General meeting held on Wednesday, 30th November 2011. • Accepted the information provided by Corporate performance Indicators for November 2011. • Adopted the major budget variances to the 2011/2012 budget. • Accepted a petition of 79 signatures concerning the use of the Amy Street recreational facility. • Supported the Telecommunications Amendment (Mobile Phone Towers) Bill 2011. • Agreed to the report to facilitate Council consideration of a proposal in relation to the appointment of Owners Representatives to Southern Water.

MEETINGS coming up

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David PEARCE OAM 0418 731 151 [email protected]

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GLENORCHY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Glenorchy Planning Authority: Monday 6th February 2012 – new time – 3.00 p.m. Council Meeting: Tuesday 14th February 2012 – new time – 3.00 p.m.

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Footpath maintenance Pavement management Pavement Repairs Signs Maintenance Various Reinstatement Works Vegetation Control – Boneseed Removal – Weed Spraying – Fire Hazard Reduction STORMWATER • Bateman Court – Stormwater upgrade • Creek maintenance and revegetation works • Hopkins Street & Bowen Road School new 300mm stormwater main • Various new connections • Various pit cleaning & maintenance • Various pit reconstructions PARKS & RECREATION • Cycleway Improvements – chicanes and fencing • Graffiti cleanup on various sites • KGV Accessibility work • KGV Interchange Boxes – Fabrication and Installation • Playground Improvements – City wide • Sustainable Tree planting Strategy City wide • Tolosa Park – Criterium Cycling Circuit • Vegetation Management SPECIAL PROJECTS • GASP Shared Pathway – Montrose Bay High School to Strathaven

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Sign up and March into the Clean Up GLENORCHY City Council is calling for volunteers to help clean up Elwick Bay on Clean Up Australia Day, Sunday March 4. Glenorchy City Council’s Environment Coordinator, Allie Coombe, said Clean Up Australia Day was a perfect opportunity for everyone to help clean up the city’s parks and waterways . “Last year, we removed 7.2 tonnes of rubbish from Glenorchy alone and 23 tonnes from the entire Derwent estuary,” Ms Coombe said. Glenorchy City Council has organised local Clean Up Australia site at Elwick Bay, Derwent Entertainment Centre carpark from 10am to midday. You can register or simply turn up. Bring gloves, a hat, sturdy shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen.

Chats participants Betty Mee, Dot Fox, Eric Pepper, Iris Lucas and Jon Southerly.

Chats puts a smile on the dial WHEN Gwenda Thomson became involved with Lifeline Chats a year ago little did she know the people she would meet would become her extended family. Chats offers people the opportunity to increase their social contact and sense of community through phone calls and social activities. Chats helps out with transportation to activities and it is easy to get involved. Gwenda participates in the activities and believes her life without Chats would be “very dull”. Her calendar is packed with outings, events and art classes. Having moved to Hobart from

Townsville three years ago, Gwenda found that the Chats excursions not only gave her the opportunity to learn more about her new home but also extended her social circle and gave her a strong support base. This was particularly evident recently when Gwenda experienced the loss of a family member. “I felt that I had both a shoulder to cry on and someone to chat to,” Gwenda says. Gwenda coordinates Chats activities for a group of friends and now works as a volunteer for the program. For more information call the Chats office at Lifeline on 6224 3450.

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Winners all, in the long run

THE recent Cadbury Marathon attracted a record 1622 entries – making it Athletics Tasmania’s biggest event. Athletics Tasmania’s events and marketing manager, Richard Welsh, said the 29th event, starting and finishing at the Cadbury factory, exceeded all expectations. “We are just over the moon. We expected to hit 1000 after getting around 700 the year before, but to hit 1600 was sensational. And any profits we earn go back into athletics; we held a camp for 25 young Tasmanian athletes at St Helens last month from this year’s profits.” Welsh paid tribute to the team from Cadbury’s, which has grown from an original four participants to more than 20. “Cadbury’s has now got a

Above: The Cadbury halfmarathon team before the start. good gym and wellness program under way with Tim Salmon, and the guys and girls there have worked really hard to compete.” The Cadbury’s Marathon is a marathon, a half-marathon, a five-kilometre run and walk and a 1km run-walk for the kids. A line-up of 150 kids started in the 1K event – some of them pre-schoolers. The oldest competitor was 74. The men’s marathon was won by Sydney ultramarathoner Alex Matthews and the women’s by national champion Kirsten Molloy.

“Next year will be our 30th event, and we are planning to add a 10-k run to the program, as well as working with Tasmania Police to improve the overall safety of the event,” Welsh said. “We will look to attract more interstate and overseas runners, but this will always remain a Tasmanian event for Tasmanian runners.”

Riders up as circuit comes to town MANY of Tasmania’s top riders and a selection of national competitors will take part in a series of races and feature events to mark the opening the new Glenorchy Criterium Circuit at Tolosa Park on March 3. Glenorchy Criterium Circuit opening organiser Evan Evans said the new track would make Glenorchy “cycling central” for southern Tasmania. “Combined with the recently opened mountain bike track from Mt Wellington to Glenorchy, Hobart is now very well placed to satisfy every kind of cyclist – mountain, road and leisure,” Mr Evans said. The criterium circuit is a joint project between Glenorchy City Council

and the State Government and has been built at a cost of about $300,000. “With one fell swoop they’ve created a topgrade cycling circuit as well as a safe environment for younger and novice bike riders to get up to speed with their cycling skills – and quite possibly inspire them to

take the next step into racing,” Mr Evans said. The circuit would delight seasoned and elite cyclists and was sure to become a fixture on this year’s Cycling Tour of Tasmania, he said. The opening day program will include several races aimed at involving the cycling

community: seniors (B, C, D and E grade men and women), juniors (under 17s, 15s, 13s in both boys and girls) and Under 11s. There’ll also be a community ride around the track for all bike riders. The main race will feature the A grade senior riders of teams from the likes of Pure Tas, TIS, Genesys and the newly formed Hobart-based Boutique Bicycles that will be competing. Mr Evans said the event would link with the Mt Wellington Challenge and the Amy Gillett ride on March 4, which would attract many of the top Tasmanian racing cyclists and a selection from interstate. Entry is free for spectators. Food, drink will be available.

Boxing double puts DEC in world spotlight GLENORCHY’S Derwent Entertainment Centre will host two world title fights in one of Australian boxing’s biggest nights of the year next month. Glenorchy Mayor Stuart Slade said it was almost unheard of that any Australian city got to host two world title fights on the one night. “This is massive for Glenorchy. We’ll be the focus of world attention with an expected international audience of more than 120 million people,” Alderman Slade said. “It will provide a massive economic benefit for Glenorchy and for Hobart generally and really put us on the map,” he said. The night of world class boxing will take place on Wednesday, March 7, when reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) world middleweight champion Daniel “The Real Deal” Geale defends his crown against the No.1 contender Osumanu Adama, of the United States. Alderman Slade said the Tasmanian champion was looking forward to the same roaring hometown support he got from the capacity crowd at his first title defence at the DEC. This is Geale’s mandatory defence of the coveted IBF 160lb title he captured in Germany last May. Geale's record stands at 26-1 (15 KO) and his team is in negotiations with Sergio Martinez, Dmitry Pirog and Felix Sturm to set up a unification bout overseas in the middle of the year. Adama, the former Ghanaian middleweight champion now lives and fights out of Joliet, Illinois and boasts a record of 20-2 (15 KO). His path to a shot at the title is by way of defeating tough Mexican Angel Hernandez for the vacant IBO world title; a fourthround knockout of Marcus Upshaw, and a ninthround defeat of Roman Karmazin over nine rounds.

The Mayor of Glenorchy, Alderman Stuart Slade, with IBF world middleweight champion Daniel Geale and Sydney's Billy “The Kid” Dib who will defend his IBF Featherweight world title at the DEC. In the main support bout Sydney's Billy “The Kid” Dib will attempt a mandatory defence of his 126lb IBF featherweight world title against Mexican Eduardo “Canilla” Escobedo. Dib will look to continue the form that accounted for the previously undefeated Italian challenger Alberto Servidei in just two minutes and 38 seconds. Dib’s record is 33-1 (20 KO) to Escobedo 32-3 (23 KO).

Leading in to the main support bout, Australia’s primo heavyweight Kali “Mean Hands” Meehan defends his IBF Pan-Pacific heavyweight title over 12 rounds against a much improved Travis Walker of the USA. Alderman Slade advised fans to hurry to get tickets to what is sure to be a sell-out. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.com on 136 100 or at the DEC.

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The Facts on water metering and strata Ɵtle properƟes Southern Water is installing a water meter near the stop tap of each unmetered property within the region. For exisƟng strata Ɵtle properƟes this means that one water meter, appropriately sized for the connecƟon, is being installed at no charge.

Who pays the bill? Both the fixed and volumetric charges for the connecƟon will be split between all strata Ɵtle property owners according to unit enƟtlements. Individual accounts will be issued to each strata Ɵtle owner.

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What if I want my own meter? A fact sheet about strata Ɵtle properƟes and water meters is distributed to all strata Ɵtle property owners prior to installaƟon. An extensive informaƟon pack is available on our website or by calling 13 MYWATER.

If you need more informaƟon please visit our web site, or call us on 13 MYWATER (13 6992).

Before deciding to sub-meter, property owners should carefully consider the financial benefit of sharing costs with their strata neighbours. In many cases, the benefit of sharing the annual fixed fee outweighs the cost of installing a separate meter and having an individual fixed annual fee. 13MYWATER (13 6992)

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ROTARY NEWS

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FROM THE ROTARY CLUBS OF THE NORTHERN SUBURBS

LINE HONOURS IN THE BAG AFTER crossing the finish line and popping champagne, one of the first places Sydney to Hobart yachties make a beeline for is the temporary headquarters of Glenorchy Rotary Club where racers’ luggage and boat accessories are stored for collection. For more than 10 years, the Glenorchy Rotary Club has taken on the responsibility of unloading and sorting a container full of luggage and making sure it reaches the right owners – as a community service and as a way to earn money for their local outreach. Club president Rosie Marine said it’s a good fitness workout and they have a lot of laughs doing the unloading and sorting. The weight of a boat can be critical in racing and some crews even cut their toothbrushes in half. Skippers aim to get their individual crew weight down to about 250kg. Boats are stripped

Glenorchy Rotary volunteers Cheryl Oborne and Arnold Markham ready yacht luggage for pick-up by Sydney-Hobart crews.

back to their racing essentials and crews send any non-essential items ahead to Hobart. Prior to race day in Sydney, sailing teams have their personal belongings and other cruising items loaded into a container, which travels to Hobart. On arrival in Hobart, Glenorchy Rotary Club

members unload the container and prepare to greet the weary crews. The best part of the work, according to Rotarian Michael Berry, is meeting the crew members from the yachts as they sail in over five or six days. “They come with great anticipation to retrieve everything from

Cheryl Oborne with Sydney-Hobart crewman collecting his gear, including a teddy bear for the Oncology Children’s Foundation.

fresh clothes, laptop computers and golf clubs to anchor chains, outboard motors and pots and pans for the trip home,” Mr Berry said. A sailor from Patrice won club members’ hearts this year when he produced an over-size teddy bear from one of the boat’s sailbags. Rotarian Cheryl

Oborne who was on duty at the time said the bear was a present from the Oncology Children’s Foundation for one of our kids down here living with cancer. The Sydney-Hobart luggage project was set up by Glenorchy Rotary past president Haydyn Nielsen and raises about $1500 to support local needs. Rosie Marine says it has become one of

Glenorchy Rotary’s favourite projects. “When the last bag is collected we celebrate our New Year together as a club with a BBQ at one of the club member’s homes.” Then it’s Glenorchy Rotary’s turn to pop the champagne. If you are interested in supporting or joining the Glenorchy Rotary Club, contact gayle. middleton27 @ gmail. com or call 0488 428 585.

There are three very active and hardworking Rotary Clubs in greater Glenorchy. The members of the Moonah, Glenorchy and Claremont Rotary Clubs are people who care deeply about making their communities and the world in which they live a better place to live. Our club programs and projects are diverse, and each month we hope to highlight one club and bring you a snapshot of some the wonderful things we are doing locally. Membership enquires are welcome at each of the three clubs. Do you have skills and a vocation that you could bring into a Rotary club to help? When you start with ROTARY, good things start to happen …

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