Coasters urged to think local - Devonport City Council

Be proud of our produceCoastersurged tothink localNORTH-WEST Coasters arebeing urged to look at what isproduced in our own backyardand use it to our advantage.Speaking at the recent RegionalTourism Forum inDevonport, Ashgrove Cheesemanaging director JaneBennett said locals should takepride in the region’s food andwine.‘‘We have to develop pride inwhat we produce,’’ Ms Bennettsaid.‘‘We need to encourage peopleto support our local producers.’’One of the key outcomes fromthe tourism forum was a needfor tourism outlets to grasp theAshgrove Cheese managing director Jane Bennett has urged North-West Coasters to take pride in the region’s food and wine.idea of using local produce.Fair Dinkum food campaignerRichard Bovill saidmany interstate chefs recognisedthe premium quality ofTasmanian produce andTasmanian chefs should catchon. He said many interstaterestaurants highlightedTasmanian produce on theirmenus, such as salmon,whereas in Tasmania this wasa rarity.‘‘I think many people take ourproduce for granted,’’ MrBovill said‘‘Menus have to start acknowledgingthat the food inthe restaurant is connected to alocal producer.’’Meadowbank Vineyard, inthe State’s South, successfullydoes this, with its menu sayingthe oysters come from BarillaBay and the sirloin steak fromKing Island.■ To Page 5New units to suit every budgetBE SURE TO SECURE YOUR INTEREST NOWQUALITY LATROBE UNITS AFFORDABLE MODERN LIVING INNER CITY MODERN LIVING5x2 bedroom brick units, 7 have sold already.Priced at $189,000 Feature separate shower &bath with LUG. Selling quickly don’t miss out?Don’t miss out on this opportunity!6x2 bedroom villas - $215,0004x3 bedroom villas - $229,000Purchase now off the planWhere else can you buy a brand new home forthis price?Call us on 6424 9444 Anytime...47 Oldaker St, Devonport7x2 bedroom townhouses still available. Priced from$265,000 Situated on the doorstep of both theCBD & 4 WaysSelling fast socall today!4070065 IP

This month insideyour Devonport TimesDishing out TassieCutsforkidsquestTHE Pyjama Party Girls are on ahair-cutting quest all in the name ofcharity. Find out how they plan tosupport the Variety Club.Page 7Guitar expo firstAXE-wielding rockers will headbangtheir way into Devonport later thismonth for a Tasmanian first — aguitar expo.Page 17Orchids on showIT’S time to prep the orchids. TheDevonport Orchid Society SpringShow is on again. Noel Viney ispriming his orchids for the event.Page 10Who’soutandaboutCHECK out two pages of socialphotos showcasing several eventsheld throughout Devonport, Latrobeand Sheffield.Pages 26-27pride worldwideWHEN a fellow tourist told me theonly thing Tasmania was famousfor was its devils that tore aroundlike mini tornadoes, I turned into araging patriot.No less than 10 minutes later andthis cocky American, fromPennsylvania, had a history lessonon what made Tasmania the bestplace on earth.To which she asked: ‘‘Do thechildren catch a boat off the islandfor schooling?’’It was then I imagined bangingsome sense into this Yankee withthe Europe on a Shoestring bookshe had been reading.Despite her ignorance there wasgenuine interest from many fellowContiki tour members, whose lastrecollection of Tassie was sadly the1996 Port Arthur massacre.After almost two weeks of flying theDog of the monthTasmanian flag, while countryhopping across Europe, I’dconvinced several foreigners tocheck Tassie out for themselves.It’s been said before, Tasmaniareally is a great place to live.Most of the food I tried whileoverseas didn’t have a patch on ourproduce. In fact, we were advisednot to eat seafood in certain places,just in case.We’re extremely lucky to have thefreshest, if not tastiest, produce inthe world — and it’s in our ownbackyard. For years localproducers have battled againstcorporate competition, not tomention the almighty dollar, butgradually the protesting andpersistence has paid off.It’s great news that a recenttourism forum held in Devonportencouraged North-West Coastersto take pride in and promote theregion’s food and wine.After all we should be proud ofwhat we have to offer — it’sworld-class and that’s definitely anexcuse for bragging rites.■ If you have anything you’d liketo comment on in this month’sDevonport Times feel free toemail me attahniac@ruralpress.com or callme on 6440 7475.INDEXObituary . . . . . . . . . . . 6Calendar of events. . . . . . . 9EXPOsures pictorial . . . . . 11Sarah Leary . . . . . . . . . 13Writers workshop. . . . . . . 18Health tips . . . . . . . . . 19Finance. . . . . . . . . . . 20Club directory. . . . . . . . 25Social photos . . . . . . . 26-27Focus: A mother’s love . . . . 28Robinson collection . . . . . 29Jim Ritchie . . . . . . . . . 30Peter Lyons . . . . . . . . . 31Marie McCulloch . . . . . . . 32Jo Treloar . . . . . . . . . 35Crossword . . . . . . . . . 3760th celebrations . . . . . . . 38Fishing column . . . . . . . 43ROCCA is a 12-year-old fox terriercross.He came to the Devonport Dogs’Home with a mate who has sincebeen adopted.Rocca is a delightful little dog.Despite his age he has plenty ofenergy and would keep any gardenclear of unwanted visitors.He tends to chase cats, however heisn’t savage but will nip at themuntil they run away.He would make a great family pet,but in particular would be fantasticfor someone who loves to fossickaround in the garden or take a walkto the shops or beach.Being a fox terrier he will be activeand will need exercise but notnecessarily kilometres every day.If you think you can offer Rocca ahome please visit him at theDevonport Dogs’ Home (behind theSpreyton Racecourse) or phone6427 2178.Currently the Devonport Dogs’Home has 36 dogs looking forhomes. They are bulging at theseams again and are calling allpotential new dog owners to have alook at their dogs before purchasingfrom the paper or breeders.All of dogs are vaccinated, desexed,microchipped, deflead, wormed,fully vet checked and temperamenttested prior to adoption.Rocca is October’s dog of themonth.CONTACTSTahnia Creedoncommunitieseditor6440 74756440 7461 faxEmail Tahnia at tahniac@ruralpress.comSarah Nicolcommunitiesreporter6498 78646498 7852 faxEmail Sarah at sarahn@ruralpress.comWhere is it? competitionATTENTION THE Where Is It?competition prize has increased to$50.Put your local knowledge to the testto win a $50 gift voucher to spendat any business advertised in thisedition of Devonport Times.If you think you know what andwhere this landmark is, send youranswer to:Where Is It? CompetitionDevonport TimesPO Box 259Devonport, TAS, 7310Don’t forget to include your name,address and daytime phone number,along with your answer, on theback of the envelope.Competition closes on October 12.■ Wayne Cooper, of East Devonport,won last month’s competition,which was the gate to Bells Paradeat Latrobe.Good luck to all who tackle thismonth’s question.Rochelle Gallowaycommunitiesreporter6440 747864407461 faxSam Dallascommunitiesreporter6440 737664407461 faxEmail Rochelle at rochelleg@ruralpress.comEmail: sam.dallas@ruralpress.comNicole Davernsales managerLisa Sculthorpesales executive6498 78146498 7880 fax0408 124 9840409 529 628Email Nicole at nicoled@theadvocate.com.auEmail Lisa at lisas@theadvocate.com.auThe Devonport Times is published by Fairfax Media, 56 Mount St, Burnie.QUESTION: Do you know where this is? If so,send in your entry to win a $50 voucher.ANSWER: Last month’s answer was the gate toBells Parade at Latrobe.Page 2 Devonport Times October 2007

4042935 kmLast year’s Cleo Pozzo prize for poetry winner says ‘go for it’Wanted allwriters, poetsTEARING down theBerlin Wall was one of themajor feats of the 20thcentury, but tearing downanother wall influenced thework of one Devonportwriter.Geoff Miller tore down afence covered in jasmine,which was stopping himfrom interacting with hisneighbours.When the fence camedown, they were able tochat more freely.‘‘I guess metaphoricallywe have fences betweenourselves and if we takethem down we’re all thebetter for it,’’ Geoff said.This was the inspirationfor his poem UnfencedDiscovery, which won theinaugural Cleo Pozzo prizefor poetry last year.DCCI recruits fresh blood from business communitySOLID ties will be madewith the Devonport businessdistrict as the DevonportChamber of Commerceand Industry recruitsexecutive members.DCCI president Jon Hattobelieves the ties to the businesscommunity will bebeneficial.‘‘It is good to have somefresh blood within theDCCI,’’ Mr Hatto said.‘‘It will help give a betterrepresentation within theGeoff was surprised towin the award, which washis first big prize.‘‘I entered it because Ithought it was such aworthwhile competition,’’he said.‘‘It was really great, it wasa surprise.’’Geoff spent his workinglife in a factory but alwaysenjoyed writing.About 10 years ago heattended an AdultEducation WritersWorkshop class.He has enrolled in similarclasses ever since.It was at one lesson hemet Cleo, the woman theaward was named after.Geoff said she was alovely lady who gave theclass several tips on beingbetter writers.He has written shortstories and is also a regularcontributor to TheAdvocate’s letters to theeditor.Geoff described himself asa rank amateur.business community and alarger cross-section ofopinions and issues.’’The DCCI will continueits healthy relationshipwith the council after recruitingalderman GrantGoodwin.Devonport Promotionsexecutive officer TracyHarding was also elected.‘‘We are gearing up to putsome more positive inputinto the city,’’ Mr Hattosaid.Geoff Miller won a prize in the inaugural Cleo Pozzo prize forpoetry last year, through his poem about his fence beingknocked down.‘‘If I can win anything likethis, I say to the rest of thestruggling writers andpoets, go for it,’’ he said.Entries for the Cleo PozzoPrize are open again in theThe newexecutivememberswere nominatedandelected atthe DCCIAnnualJon Hatto GeneralMeetingheld on August 24.The DCCI Telstra CountryWide Annual Dinner washeld afterwards whereshort story and poetrycategories. Each winnerwill receive $1500.■ For more information emailcleopozzoprize@bigblue.net.auor call Pam Doyle on 6427 2352.members and businesseswere given the opportunityto network.Royce Fairbrother spokeat the dinner, discussingthe importance of maintaininga balance betweenwork and health.The DCCI also presented abusiness achiever award toChas Kelly for his contributionto the Devonportcommunity.— ROCHELLE GALLOWAYNeil Diamond tribute concertSHEARWATER Resort will be rocking along with NeilDiamond in October.Tribute artist Steve Cummins will entertain audienceswith his own renditions — being the only tribute singerto have sung alongside the man himself.The tribute concert will be held on October 20 and startat 8.45pm.There will also be an opportunity to purchase dinner andshow tickets for a cost of $62.50 per person.Show only tickets are $35 and can be purchased throughthe Shearwater Resort.■ For more information or to book tickets, please call6428 6205.What An Offer“ “Fun in the SunStay two nights, 3rd night FREE and receivelarge BBQ Chicken Pizza and 1 nightsDVD machine with 2 childrens DVD’sNo need to packWe also have a mini supermarket takeaway storeand petrol stationHillcrest Tourist Park & Mini Market10 Chimney Heights Road St. HelensPhone now on 6376 3298ATTENTIONExquisite Makeover Valued at$216 . . . YOU PAY ONLY $129✓ Full Body Spray Tan Valued at $40✓ Acrylic or Gel Nails Valued at $55✓ Nail Art x2 Valued at $3✓ Special Occasion Make-up Valued at $30✓ Make-Up TrialValued at $15 FREE✓ Eyebrow waxValued at $10 FREE✓ Eyelash TintValued at $13 FREE✓ Hand Rejuvenation Valued at $10 FREE✓ Deluxe Pedicure Valued at $40 FREEYOU PAY ONLY $129 TOTAL VALUE $216This Price Only For The First 15 Bookings!CALL EXQUISITE BEAUTY NOW!Ph: 6424 7781 & Book YOUR SchoolLeavers Makeover Before it’s too late!!!2nd Floor Days Building, 127 Rooke Street, Devonport4065413 GLIntroducing the ultimate Family SUV, forthose who know the real wealth isn’t aboutdollars, it’s about living richly.Enrich your family life today with the NewGeneration Toyota Kluger.BURNIE 181 BASS HIGHWAY, COOEEPHONE 6431 5677DEVONPORT 41 BEST ST, DEVONPORTPHONE 6424 5177SMITHTON 35 MONTAGU RD (SALES ONLY)PHONE 0428 118 458BRUCEGOWANSTOYOTA.COM.AU4057628 RR

Technique helpscurb stray catsin DevonportACCORDING to Kim and Sean Burtt,the best way to control stray cats is tokeep them alive.The couple have spent the past fiveyears helping stray cats in Coastal carpark areas through a technique knownas trap neuter release.By using this technique they havereduced the number of feral cats from36 to nine in one particular area.‘‘We’re not for cats, we’re not againstcats, we just saw that there was aproblem in the community and wantedto help,’’ Sean said.He said it was better to keep somecats in the area as the alpha maleswere territorial and would keep othersout. So by having a small number ofdesexed cats, they could control thepopulation.Kim and Sean said they noticed therewas a problem when they were outwalking but could not see a viableoption for eradicating the cats.So they researched on the Internet andfound that TNR was the mostsuccessful program, compared withshooting, culling or baiting.‘‘It is 80 per cent more effective thanany other way,’’ Sean said.Sean said although many people wereworried about the impact of the catson native animals, they actually didvery little damage.He said domestic cats caused a biggerproblem because they killed animalsfor fun. Stray and feral cats have littlefood so do not have the energy towaste it on games.By feeding the cats, Sean said theywere protecting the native wildlife.‘‘We feed them every night otherwisethey will beg or kill the wildlife,’’ hesaid.Many of these cats die frommalnutrition, which Sean and Kim aretrying to stop.But Sean said they must alwaysaccount for natural deaths, such aslungworm. There are three types ofcats — domestic, stray and feral.Sean said these cats were not trueferals.‘‘A true feral cat is nocturnal and is theproduct of strays breeding for three tofour generations,’’ he said.Sean stressed the need for people todesex their domestic cats.Some veterinary services offerdiscount days for pensioners withpets. Sean and Kim also help straydogs and native animals.— SARAH NICOLCatherine slides into new roleNew face at Sheffield Info CentreIT IS the range of tasks thatmakes Catherine Stark enjoyher new job as coordinator ofthe Sheffield VisitorInformation Centre.‘‘Variety is one of the keythings, and working withpeople, tourists are usuallypretty happy people,’’ she said.Catherine recently took theposition after working for threeyears at the Western TiersVisitor Information Centre.Although she had worked in asimilar position, there werestill plenty of things she had tomaster, such as the newsystems.It was just as well she wasstarting in the quiet period,Catherine said.‘‘One of my philosophies inlife, especially in visitorinformation, is, you learnsomething new every day.’’Catherine is an enthusiast foreverything Sheffield has tooffer. She is not only a keenbushwalker but also hopes totest out the Tassie Trail on hermountain bike over thesummer.She also loves the murals andgreat food in the area.The Railton resident isalready in the know of what thearea has to offer.In her new role, Catherine issupported by three staffmembers and a host ofvolunteers who’s help isinvaluable, she said.Catherine’s duties willinvolve administration,making sure the displays areup to date, retail, bookings andliaison with the KentishCouncil and Cradle CoastAuthority.She was looking forward tothe busy summer period.Five things aboutCatherine Stark■ HER curly hair is natural.■ SHE loves growing organic vegetables.■ SHE is not originally fromTasmania but has been living heresince 1990.■ BEFORE getting into visitor informationcentres, she worked at theAxeman’s Hall of Fame.■ SHE loves spending time with herfamily and friends and showing themaround this beautiful place.Catherine Stark has been enjoying her new role as coordinator of theSheffield Visitor Information Centre.Arboretum upgrade to provide disability access for visitorsTHE Arboretum will soon bewheelchair friendly.A five-year plan to providedisability access between thevisitors centre, toilet and kioskis almost complete.Tasmanian Arboretum presidentPhil Parsons said it wouldmake visiting easier for theaged care home residents whovisited often.There is 140 metres of path intotal.The materials for the projectcost $6000.Mr Parsons said they werefortunate to have had help fromwork for the Dole with thelabour.They also received a communitysmall grant from the DevonportCity Council, communitygarden grantsfrom the AustralianOpenGardenScheme and adonation froma member.Phil Parsons This yearends the fiveyearplan and the Arboretumwill implement anothershortly.Mr Parsons said it was still indraft form but would probablybe to do with the limestoneheritage walk.He said they were gettingready for an influx of visitorswith the start of spring and thebuds coming out.The path should be finishedby November.Steelbuilt Kit Homes Australia wide ...built for life.the bathurstCome in to view our extensive rangeof plans orphone for a free information pack.Stage 1 $87,059 the kylieStage 1 $66,909*kit prices onlyShop 7, 39 Queen St UlverstonePh: 6425 3999 www.steelbuiltkithomes.com.authe islanderStage 1 $40,0924041715 LMPage 4 Devonport Times October 2007

He Said, She SaidEACH month the Devonport Timeswill feature He Said, She Said,which showcases the differentopinions held by men and womenon everyday questions.This month reporter SARAH NICOLtook to the streets and asked: ‘‘Ifyou were Prime Minister for a daywhat would you do?’’HE SAIDLuke EllisFitter and turner‘‘I would focus on saving theMersey Hospital and restore it toit’s former glory— and make sureall services wereavailable there.‘‘I would put moreinto all facets ofmedical researchand healthLuke Ellisservices ingeneral.‘‘I would knightEssendon footballer James Hird asSir Hird and have a national day ofhonour for the Essendon FootballClub.‘‘I would also take Mrs PrimeMinister to the flashiest restaurantin Australia to stay in her goodbooks after such a busy day.’’SHE SAIDJosie HurstDevonport Regional Gallerypublic officer‘‘I would use my time wisely tocampaign for a more permanenttime in office. It seems Australianpolitics at alllevels ofgovernment arefocused on shorttermsolutionsthat are motivatedby providinginstant-gratificationto the generalpopulace for reelection,notJosie Hurstinvestment for future generations.‘‘I would want more then a day toactually listen to the people,understand Australians needs anddesign and implement long-termsolutions for the countries growthand high quality of life.‘‘And I would say sorry — after allits long overdue and should not besuch a hard thing to do but be agiant leap in our ever-pressing needfor reconciliation.’’Fred helped others until the endDianne with her husband, the late Fred Place, who passed away onAugust 2 from pancreatic cancer.DEVONPORT recentlyfarewelled a man renowned forhis passion to help others.Fred Place died at home aged64 on August 2, from pancreaticcancer.Even in his last days, Fredwas helping others, his wifeDianne said.He ran the Chronic FatigueSupport Group in Devonport ashis youngest daughter Simonesuffers from the condition.Even in his ill health, Fredwould give guidance tosufferers over the phone.‘‘I would keep saying to him‘you’re not well’, he would say‘my meaning on earth is to helppeople’,’’ she said.Fred left Dianne noteseverywhere reminding herwhat needed to be done.‘‘All he ever wanted to do washelp people,’’ Dianne said.Fred was born on December 5,1942 in London.His mother died when he wasjust 10 and his father went towar. He attended theBarnodoes Homes for most ofhis childhood but still excelledat school.He won a scholarship toEngland’s top public school,Oudle, where the QueenMother was school patron.Fred even played the violinfor the royal.He moved to Australia in 1959to join his father, stepmotherand siblings, who were livingin George Town.He spent many years living inCharity golf day to raise prostate awarenessIN 2005, 2900 men died ofprostate cancer — which ismore than the number ofwomen who die from breastcancer annually.The Rotary Club of DevonportNorth is hoping to raiseawareness about this commonkiller.After raising money forprostate cancer research forthe past five years, the club hasdecided to hold another charitygolf day.Event coordinator PeterColgrave, who is also one ofonly two Statewide ProstateCancer Foundation ofAustralia ambassadors, said hewas hoping for about 130participants to tee off on the18-hole course and to raiseabout $6000.‘‘I’ve got a passion for men’shealth and it doesn’t getenough publicity,’’ he said.‘‘Part of our role is to speak togroups to make them aware ofprostate cancer and symptomsand cures and dangers.‘‘Once men get to 50, theyneed to get themselveschecked.‘‘It’s a fun day as well as aserious day.’’The four-ball ambrose eventwill be held on October 28 atthe Devonport Golf Club.■ To register or to find out moreinformation about the charity golf day,contact Mr Colgrave on 0417 362 129.— SAM DALLAS‘‘All he (Fred) everwanted to do washelp people.’’— Dianne PlaceMelbourne and moved toTasmania a few years ago, firstto Launceston and then toDevonport with his family.The couple lived there foronly two years.Fred clearly made an impacton the community, with hordesof people attending his funeral.Mayor Lynn Laycock andMLC Norma Jamieson bothattended.Fred was an avid fighter forthe Mersey hospital and evenattended the protests when hewas ill. He also voiced hisopinion through newspaperletters to the editor.Fred started writing poems in1992 and created a compilationfor them all just before he died,called Place’s Place.Dianne said Fred’s dogDominique would not letanyone else sit in his chair.He planned his own funeraland wrote an epitaph.Fred is remembered byDianne, Dominique and hisseven children.— SARAH NICOLProstate cancer facts■ The prostate is a small gland aboutthe size of a walnut, it sits just belowthe bladder.■ Less than one per cent of prostatecancers occur in men aged under 45years, 14 per cent in men aged 45-59years and 86 per cent in men aged 60years and over.■ Early prostate cancer usually doesnot have symptoms. 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Pyjama Party Girls hitting the road to support Variety ClubCuts 4 KidsSwing Dance Workshop!charity questKENTISH hairdresser JoTreloar is once again doingher bit to help the specialkids of Tasmania.Mrs Treloar, who hasbeen involved in theVariety Oasis Tasbash forthe past three years as partof the Pyjama Party Girls,has come up with a newidea entitled Cuts 4 Kids.The idea would involvehopefully 100 Statewidesalons and for each haircut,they would donate $1.‘‘I’ve been thinking aboutthe idea for a while,’’ MrsTreloar said.‘‘It’s a great way toinvolve the hairdressers inthe community and we cangive something back, andit’s a more personalapproach.‘‘It’ll make a difference forthe kids and we’ll have abit of fun at the same time.’’Mrs Treloar said last yearthe kids really touched herheart and it was great tomeet so many differentpeople.‘‘It’s good for everyone,everyone wins — Variety,hairdressers, clients,’’ shesaid.‘‘I really want toencourage a lot ofhairdressers to be part ofit.’’The Pyjama Party Girlswill be travelling aroundthe State in their humbersuper snipe 1964 model.‘‘We’ll go and visit schoolsto raise some funds,’’ MrsTreloar said.■ Cuts 4 Kids will run fromOctober 1-6, while Tasbash willbe held on October 20.For more information or toregister, contact Mrs Treloar on6491 2176 or 0418 179 059.— SAM DALLASMembers of the Pyjama Party Girls, (back, from left) NicoleClark, of Cradle Mountain, and Jo Treloar, of Sheffield, gearup for another fundraising quest.More food preparers desperately needed for Gran’s VanNo experience necessary.Jump into fun classes designed toget you SWINGIN’ on Oct 18th-20th.Classes inDevonport, Burnie and Penguin.Call Marnie on 0437 842 061or look under ‘workshops’ atwww.swingpatrol.com4017218 dbIMAGINE how you wouldfeel if you had to rely on acommunity service to befed every week.No doubt embarrassedand ashamed — you wouldalmost go hungry than letyour pride be bruised.While Gran’s Van feedsbetween 10 to 20 peopleeach evening it roamsDevonport’s streets —there is a realisation itattends to more than itmeets.‘‘We give the left over foodto our clients who take it toothers who are too embarrassedto come to the vanthemselves,’’ Mrs Binkssaid.Supplying people withthick vegetable soup,sandwiches and milo maynot seem like much, but itis a godsend to the peoplethat matter.‘‘Some people may onlyget their nutrients when weprovide the vegetablesoup,’’ Mrs Binks said.Gran’s Van has survivedthe test of time thanks tocommunity support afterfunding to launch the serviceceased.‘‘It has just been remarkable,’’Mrs Binks said.‘‘We arefunded bythe communityforthe next 33weeks.’’While thecommunityhasMary Binksstronglyrallied around the cause,Gran’s Van is short of volunteers.‘‘It is only for 45 minutes,but I guess it is difficultwhen we start preparing at6pm and everyone else iseating their dinner then,’’she said.Mrs Binks said Gran’sVan would welcome anyonewho wished to volunteeras a food preparer.‘‘Maybe there is a churchor organisation out therewho would like to run theservice for one night aweek,’’ Mrs Binks said.‘‘They wouldn’t have todrive or man the van, justprepare the food.’’■ To volunteer for Grans Van,please contact Mary Binks on6424 3203.— ROCHELLE GALLOWAYDevonport Times October 2007 Page 7

Advertising FeatureDEVONPORT TIMESSPOTLIGHT ON4061974 JEThe Boat Shack owner Harry Murfet proudly shows off hiscatch of the day.Harry’s youngest son Byron is happy with the cod hecaught from the Mersey.While eldest son Lachlan displays his catch — a goodlookingsalmon.The Boat Shack, more than fishingTHERE is more than meets theeye to The Boat Shack.As Devonport’s longest-runningboating accessory and fishingtackle store, it has plenty to offer,even for the non-boating world.Owner Harry Murfet said muchof the equipment was used forother sport and lifestyle purposes.The netting, commonly used forfishing, could also be installed ascricket, golf, softball, soccer orbird netting.Boating accessories were beingused more and more often incaravans, campervans and shacks,Harry said.The paints and fibreglass arecheaper than some of the largerhardware stores.As for the rope, there is a widerange, including the moredecorative kinds that could behard to find.The Boat Shack not only offers awide range of products but friendlystaff who can advise on anythingrelated to their stock, including theThe Boat ShackWharf Access Rd, DevonportPHONE 6423 1676best places to drop a line.‘‘We offer advice, especially onfishing, freely, unlike some otherswho guard their spots carefully,’’Harry said.The Boat Shack is currentlyundergoing renovations to ensureit will be bigger and better thanever.Harry recently took over thebusiness but promised to keep thesame level of excellent service anda wide product range.The public is invited to attend thegrand opening on October 6.Harry’s good mate Kent McCarthy goes fishing on theWest Coast with all the essentials — a Boat Shack hatand life jacket.Grand OpeningCome and celebratethe openingof the new lookBoat ShackSame friendly facebut now Harry’sThe Captain he’s takenthe helm of his ownBoat ShackProducts:✯ All popular fishing tackle including brands such as Shimano, Shakespeare, Tica and Okuma✯ Successful lures by Berkley, Squidgy, Rapala, Ashley and Lofty✯ Graball, beach and cray nets made on site✯ Longlines, droplines and cray pots✯ Quality fillet and Butcher knives✯ Large range of boating accessories and fittings✯ Trailer parts including rollers and brackets✯ 12 volt lights, pumps and switches✯ Sailing equipment- pulleys, cleats, boots and gloves✯ Heavy Duty wet weather gear✯ Fibreglass equipment and marine and industrial paints✯ Large range of quality ropes at surprising pricesPage 8 Devonport Times October 20074091996 db

Calendar of eventsCurrentlySea Chest Secrets display at theImaginarium Science Centre. An interactivemaritime mystery exhibitionwhere visitors use their hands andminds in a voyage of discovery touncover facts about the writer of diarywashed ashore in a sea chest. Runsuntil March 2008. Call: 6423 1466.September-October 7First we take Paris, then we take theWorld exhibition by painter Jamin atthe Devonport Regional Gallery. Call:6424 8296.October 2Sleep disorders workshop at theLatrobe Memorial Hall at 1.30pm or7.30pm. Call: 6326 7889.October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30Greyhound racing at the DevonportShowgrounds from 1-3.30pm. Call:6424 2253.October 2-5Cycling Tour of Tasmania at variouslocations around the State. Call:6424 9300.October 3Tai Chi for Seniors will be held atKaringal Care Services. Afterwardspeople are welcome to enjoy a twocourselunch at the Devonport CommunityHouse. Bookings are essential.Cost: $5 per person. Call:6424 7060.October 4‘‘Looking Back, Looking Forward’’ atthe Wilmot Museum from 11am.October 5Music from the Devon Country Bandand guest artist Barry Beaumont atthe East Devonport Bowls Club.Meals available from 5.30pm. Bookfor meals on 6427 9574.October 5-7Devonport will be holding their annualOrchid Society Spring Show at theSpreyton Community Hall.Contact: 6425 2581.October 5-13Devonport Repertory Society performsNunsense at the DevonportEntertainment and Convention Centre.Suitable for the whole family to enjoy.Bookings are essential. Call:6420 2900.October 6-7Redwater Creek steam train ridesoperating from the original SheffieldRailway Station, Spring St, Sheffield.11am until 4pm.October 12 - November 11Subtle Ether exhibition of video,installation and graphic works byScottish artist Sam Clark, whichexplore the fertile gap between things,and the meanings we project into thatspace, at the Devonport RegionalGallery. Call: 6424 8296.Sheffield Show true agricultural experienceOctober 13, 27Devonport Farmers’ Market at theDevonport Showgrounds with localproduce for sale including fruit andvegies, jams and sauces, plants, piesand cakes, cut flowers and even livechickens. Call: 0417 052 028.October 15Devonport Pensioners Associationwill be holding a meeting starting at1pm with guest speaker John Wickfrom Kentish funerals. Call:6424 5032.October 17The Latrobe Quilters Awarenessgroup will be holding their monthlycraft session at the Latrobe andDistrict Youth Centre from 9.30amuntil 3pm. All are welcome to comealong. Bring your own lunch. Cost:$3. Call: 6426 1257.October 18Craft and Chat session at the SassafrasBaptist Church Hall from 7.30pm.Various crafts on offer for a smallprice.October 20Melaleuca Home Auxiliary art exhibitionfeaturing the work of 20 localartists with 100 pieces of work forsale, at the East Devonport RecreationCentre.■ Neil Diamond tribute show atShearwater Resort with the onlytribute singer to have sung alongsidethe man himself. Call: 6428 6205.October 21The Guitar Expo 2007 Tasmania willbring together a collection of the bestguitars, amps, equipment andaccessories from all over Australia.Costs are: $10 adult, $5 children, $20family.■ Magical Festival of Fun Fair,Wesley Vale Primary School fair atthe school.Special eventOctober 18: Legendary singer KeithPotger from The Seekers will performin Devonport this month.As part of his solo tour of thecountry, Potger will be entertainingfans at the Devonport Entertainmentand Convention Centre in his onlyTasmanian performance.He is touring Australia promoting hissecond solo release, Sunday, followingon the success of his 2004 albumSecrets of the Heart.To book tickets contact the centre on6424 2900 or www.dcc.tas.gov.au.October 23Breast Cancer Awareness Breakfasthosted by the Zonta Club of Devonportat High Tide Restaurant. To bookcall 6423 or 6424 9423.October 28St Patrick’s School Gala Day 2007.Call: 6426 1626.■ Charity Golf Day held by the RotaryClub of Devonport North at theDevonport Golf Club. Call:6427 2381.FORGET the sideshowsand fairy floss — it’s timeto go back to our roots.A dedicated group ofSheffield High Schoolstudents have beenbraving the cold and wetweather, even on schoolholidays, to make surethis year’s SheffieldShow goes to plan.Agriculture teacherJake Tammens said itwas looking promisingfor the November 9 event.‘‘The handling side ofthings will be very muchthe same as usual,although the dairy side ofthings we might get a fewmore handlers this year,’’he said.‘‘Basically the show islike a cattle handlingshow but we also havethe hoof and hookcompetition.’’After your animal isjudged alive (on the hoof)it will be taken to theslaughterhouse and thenjudged on its meatcondition (on the hook).Latrobe High Schoolwill re-enter the dairysection while there willbe a few new teams forthe hoof and hookcompetition.‘‘It creates a lot ofinterest especially thehoof and hook(competition) whichstarts the day,’’ MrTammens said.‘‘It’s quite different tothe other standardshows, there aren’t anyother attractions otherthan cattle andhandling.’’Mr Tammens said theywere currently preparingfour steers on fooddonated from James andSon.‘‘The kids have taken ita long way and there isjust a lot of personaldevelopment in terms ofgaining skills and thereown confidence andresponsibility and thatsort of thing,’’ he said.‘‘Some kids have takenit quite a long way, we’vegot five ex-handlers thatare doing Ag(ricultural)science at uni and that’ssomething we’re reallyproud of.’’■ The Sheffield School Showwill be held at the School Farmat the end of High St onNovember 9. Donations on thegate.— SAM DALLASGetting in some practice for the upcoming Sheffield Show are (from left) Madalan Page,11, Sage Hay, 14, and Kayla Woodhouse, 15, all of Sheffield.LOOKING FOR SOLIDRELIABLE RIDE-ON TOYSFOR CHRISTMASMIDLAND TRACTORS6-8 Main Road, Spreyton, Tas 7310 Ph: 03 6427 2421 Fax: 03 6427 2573email: gregk@midlandtractors.comDevonport’s only authorisedJOHN DEERE toy reseller.FULL RANGE OFTOYS AVAILABLE4053614 JEHeaven Scent Bookshop- Spiritual, New Age Books- Cards, CDs, Children’s range- Crystals and Jewellery, Essential Oils- Stephanie Hadley - Clairvoyant Channel, LifeCoach, Medium, Reiki & Intutive, EnergyHealing, Working with Spirit- Carol Jacobs - Clairvoyant, Working withSpirit, Intutive, Energy Healing- Specialising in Balancing Mind, Bodyand Soul- Courses in Clairvoyancy Developmentand Intuitive Energy Healing.Ph. 6423 5976 Tue.-Sat.22 Edward Street,Devonport4065336 MLDevonport Times October 2007 Page 9

Wesley Vale Primary tohost fun Magical FestivalWITCHES and fairies aside Wesley Vale Primary Schoolwill host a magical day.The school’s fair will this year be the Magical Festivalof Fun.Organisers were not looking specifically for magic tricksor goblins, but rather a day of fun and enjoyment.Although if anyone happens to dress up, that is just finetoo, advanced skills teacher Jayne Lewis said.‘‘It should be a good day,’’ she said.The magical day will start with an official opening atA.M.A. with the school choir, guest speakers and muchmore. Stars will literally fall from the sky in one of thebiggest fundraisers. Children purchased a star from theschool and put their name on it. The stars will bedropped from the sky by a helicopter and the 10 closestto a bullseye will be selected as winners.Ladies can sit back and relax in the pamper room. Thisarea will feature all kinds of indulgences includingmassage, make-up, jewellery and wines.Meanwhile their children can burn off some energy onthe mobile rock climbing wall.To stick with the magical theme, there will be a spookyhouse, a fairy grotto and a pirates den.■ The fair will be held from A.M.A. on October 21 atthe school.Devonport Orchid Society president Noel Viney with some of his orchids for this year’s Spring Show on October 5-7.TLC secret to good orchidsSpecialist in...• Wool & Nylon Carpets• Commercial & Domestic Vinyls• Vinyl Tiles and PlanksNOEL Viney has beengrowing orchids for thepast 15 years but saidthere was no real secret toperfection.‘‘I look at it as tenderloving care,’’ Mr Viney,president of the DevonportOrchid Society who ownsabout 1500 plants, said.‘‘They’re the same togrow as other plants butthey grow in show housesand pots — not out in thegarden.‘‘They grow quite well,there are no real secrets.‘‘I grow mine in showhouses and give themSIMONS CARPET ONE“Goes One Better”Carpet Warehouse Specials on now!• Blinds - all aspects• Laminate & Solid Timber floors• Rugs & Ceramic TilesDevonport growers set for showplenty of sunlight and Idon’t let them get toocold.’’He said this year it wasso cold that this was thefirst time his plantssuffered frost bite.Mr Viney, along with hisDevonport Orchid Societymembers, are now gettingprepared for the annualOrchid Spring Show, to beheld this month atSpreyton.‘‘At this stage it’sshaping up pretty well,we’ll have just as manyflowers as last year ondisplay,’’ the former showmarshall said.‘‘It gets better each year.’’There would beexhibitors from theDevonport, Burnie andUlverstone areas andperhaps even Launceston,Mr Viney said.‘‘We’ve got about 36members that exhibitthere — I’d say there’d beabout 2000 plants ondisplay, which range fromcymbidiums and ournative orchids.’’The show has been heldfor about 30 years, MrViney said.‘‘We get quite a bit ofgood feedback, everybodythat comes through enjoysthem and we have quite abig plant sale over theweekend so people thereline up to buy plants onthe Friday, Saturday andSunday.’’Plant enthusiasts canjoin the society at theshow or any timethroughout the year.■ The Devonport Orchid SocietySpring Show will be held at theSpreyton Community Hallbetween October 5 and 7.Fact fileWHAT: Devonport Orchid SocietySpring Show.WHERE: Spreyton CommunityHall.WHEN: Friday October 5 toSunday October 7.TIMES: Friday: 2pm-5pm;Saturday: 9am-5pm; Sunday:9am-4pm.PRICE: From $5 to about$30.29 Don Road Devonport. PH: 6424 892931 Main Road Wivenhoe. PH: 6431 8956Page 10 Devonport Times October 2007

4057047 PAAttending the local EXPOsure TRA07 conference at Latrobe recently are (from left)Joanne Wild, of Elizabeth Town, Teresa Drozdz, of Hobart and Kay Lincoln, of Deloraine.Also at the EXPOsure conference are (from left) Anna Spinaze, of Cygnet, AlfredFranssen and Isabel Shapcott, both of Deloraine.EXPOsure TRA07conference drawsstatewide interestWHAT: EXPOsures TRA07 conference.WHERE: Latrobe Memorial Hall.WHEN: September 14-16.PEOPLE from near and far attended thisyear’s local EXPOsures TRA07 conferenceheld at Latrobe.Masses came from as far as Glenorchyin the State’s south as well as King andFlinders islands to attend the eventaimed at developing the partnershipsbetween local government and art.‘‘The weekend was incredible andmany people networked and swappedideas,’’ acting director of TasmanianRegional Arts Angela Barrington said.‘‘We hope they take the ideas awayand use them within their own community.’’Two awards were presented over theweekend with the Local GovernmentArts Partnership Award going to GlenorchyCity Council for its WorksFestival.A special mention was made to theKentish Visitors Information Centre atSheffield for its working art spaceinitiative.‘‘It was a fantastic opportunity to bringpeople together,’’ Ms Barrington said.Enjoying a day out at the EXPOsure TRA07 conference are (from left) Felicity Harris and WilliamHenderson, of Preston, Suze Van Der Beek, of Port Arthur, Jess Jacobson, of Ulverstone, and HannahLee-Archer, of Devonport.WARDROBESJohn’s TipsAlso at the conference are (from left) James Newton and Karlee Foster,both of Launceston, and Marie-Martine Ferrari, of Railton.Wardrobe Door KitsMany door types availableALSO● White Shelving ● Wire Baskets● Trouser & Shoe Racks ● Wardrobe Rod& much more.See our Showroom displaysSUP-PLYBuilding, Renovating & Joinery Supplies55 - 59 Don Rd, DevonportMon-Fri 7:30 - 5:30 Sat 8:30 - 12:00Ph. 6424 7266 Fax 6424 9738Tips for Choosing the rightRide-On MowerWhen purchasing a new ride-on mower andyou wish to compare available machines youneed to look further than just the horsepoweror the width of the cutter deck to obtain a truecomparison.Manufacturers today produce models that arebetter than ride-on mowers have ever been atone end, to models that are worse than theyhave ever been at the other end.Many manufacturers have more than onebrand name in the market, generally to gaingreater market share i.e. a light duty unit underone brand name and a heavy-duty underanother.For instance, we have two brochures from thesame manufacturer, they describe two differentmachines that seem pretty much identical tolook at, but one is almost double the price ofthe other. Why? Because one machine is built'heavy duty' and the other 'light duty'.The differences in the models is veryimportant as the materials and engineering ofthe heavy-duty machine will generally doubleits life compared to the lightweight unit!In my opinion there is no such thing as amachine that is too heavy duty - the moreheavy duty a machine the harder it is to wreck!There are, of course, applications for lightertherefore cheaper machines. But the age oldstory holds true. . . you get what you pay for!Mower Power 17 Forbes St, DevonportPH 6424 29024082652 ML

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It’s time to be countedIT SEEMS to be an amazingpower — being able tovote.Especially when living in amarginal electorate such asBraddon.What with recent hospitalcrises, development fundinggrabs, and widespread IRdisputes, it seems as if ourregion is some dearly soughtitem at an auction, where thepunters refuse to back down.Many readers areunderstandably sick of being apawn in this political tug ofwar, but there are also thosewhose spirits have not beentainted by this bureaucraticnightmare — especially whenour vote will be surged withsuch purpose.Hopefully by the time thisarticle goes to print, theAustralian federal electionwould have been called, and forthe first time, I like many otheryoung Australians will beeligible to vote.However, due to recentchanges made to theCommonwealth Electoral Act ithas become increasinglydifficult for young people tohave their say in how theywant their country to be run.Before the changes, you had afull week after theannouncement of the electionto enrol.Now the electoral rolls willclose at 8pm on the day theelection writs are issued,denying hundreds of thousandsof people the right to enrol.In addition, enrolled voterswho have moved residences,married, divorced or changednames since 2004 will have onlythree days after PrimeMinister John Howard calls theelection to change their details.These laws directly affectyoung people who movearound a lot, or are enrollingfor the first time.Evidence of this was seen inthe 2004 federal election where(according to the AustralianElectoral Commission) 423,000people changed details on theelectoral and 78,000 peopleenrolled for the first time.In addition prisoners havehad their right to voteremoved, and the homeless willfind it harder to vote with newidentification requirements.With such harsh restrictions,you don’t have to be a brainsurgeon to recognise why it isso important (now more thanever) to make your vote count.Historically, just one vote hasmade a difference on manyoccasions.For a bit of trivia one votechanged France from aMonarchy to a Republic in1875.One vote decided thatAmericans would speakEnglish rather than German in1776 and just two votes in 1993won Sydney the right to stagethe 2000 Olympic Games.Even so, I find it particularlydifficult to see how every singlevote can make a difference.Perhaps it’s because I knowthat there are plenty of people(young and old) who couldn’tcare less about politics and willcast their donkey vote thisyear, just like they do at everyother election — whatever!Forgive my optimism but Ithink voters can achieve morethan that, especially forBraddon.So for those young people, (ifit’s not too late) ensure thatyou are properly enrolled.And enjoy having your sayfor the very first time.Henry Horsefall and the Sporto Elite band members (from left) MattJames, Simon Dougan and Oliver Plapp, all 17, of Devonport, finishedsecond in the TasMusic Rock Challenge college section.Busy year for Henry Horsefall trioTHREE-piece group Henry Horsefalland the Sporto Elite has had a busyyear.With numerous pub gigs filling themember’s busy schedules, they managedto squeeze in a show at theTasMusic Rock Challenge and finishedrunners-up in the college section.There are several gigs already pencilledin to keep the group busy for thenext couple of months, plus the threemembers were trying to write music.‘‘Whenever we’re not in school we’rein band practice,’’ lead singer Matt‘‘Henry’’ James said.‘‘The last four months have been allthings go.’’The three Don College students willsoon be performing at the BatmanFalkner in Launceston.Henry said he was sure this would bethe highlight of their career because itwas such a good venue.Describing the band’s sound proveddifficult for Henry.‘‘It’s a bit hard to classify a genre —it’s a lot of things put in a blender theresult is this strange sound we callourselves,’’ he said.He likened the band’s sound to a mixof the energy of Shihad, the guitars ofThe Living End, the bass from theRed Hot Chilli Peppers, the drumsfrom Rage Against the Machine andthe singing was a combination ofKisschasy and Metallica.Henry wrote most of the lyrics for thegroup but the music was a joint effortwith Simon Dougan, on drums, andOliver Plapp, on bass.He said the songs were open tointerpretation by the audience.— SARAH NICOL Devonport Times October 2007 Page 13

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ENTERTAINMENTFREE ticketsto the moviesWin a family pass to see “Death at aFuneral” (M) at Cmax Cinemas DevonportOn the morning of their father’s funeral, the familyand friends of the deceased each arrive withhis or her own roiling anxieties. The son, Daniel,knows he will have to face his fl irty, blow-hard,famous-novelist brother Robert, who’s just fl ownin from New York--not to mention the promisesof a new life he’s made to his wife Jane. Meanwhile,Daniel’s cousin Martha and her dependablenew fi ancé Simon are desperate to makea good impression on Martha’s uptight father--a plan that literally goes out the window whenSimon accidentally ingests a designer drug enroute to the service, leaving him prone to uncontrollablebouts of delirium and nudity in frontof his potential in-laws. Then comes the realshocker: a mysterious guest who threatens tounveil an earth-shattering family secret. It is nowup to the two brothers to hide the truth fromtheir family and friends, and fi gure out how tonot only bury their dearly beloved, but also thesecret he’s been keeping.Competition closesFriday October 19th(The winner must use thepasses between 11th &31st October)C O M P E T I T I O NSimply fill out the form below and send to “Death at a Funeral”Cmax Competition, The Devonport Times, PO Box 259, 7310The decision on all matters relating to competition is fi nal, and no correspondencewill be entered into. Members of the Devonport Times Newspaperand their immediate families are ineligible to enter. Winners will benotifi ed by either post or telephone and published in the next issue of theDevonport Times.Name..............................................................................................................Address..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Phone...............................................................................................To go into the draw to win either the CDor DVD featured, simply write yourname, address and phone number onthe back of an envelope and send to...CD & DVD CompetitionThe Devonport Times,PO Box 259Devonport 73104DAYS onlyMelbourne InternationalTravelling Film FestivalDEVONPORT 4-7 October 2007Melbourne International Film Festival, Devonport City Council andCMAX Cinemas Devonport presentTRAVELLING FILM FESTIVALDEVONPORTCMAX Cinema Best Street, DevonportCelebrating quality independent cinema from around the worldTICKET PRICESAdult Conc. Child/SeniorSingle Session $13.50 $11.50 $8.50*Full Season Pass $75 $58 $50Opening Night Only $20 $16 $16(Bookings essentials. Includes post-film drinks and snacks)*The Full Season Festival Pass includes admission to all festival sessions at a discount ofmore than 25%. This includes the Opening Night film and post-film drinks and snacks!Bookings(03) 6420 2111 or email cmaxdev@cmax.net.auWebsite: http://www.cmax.net.auProgramTHURSDAY OCTOBER 4Opening Night7.00pm The Jammed (MA) (89 mins)Special Guest Dee McLachlan (Director/Screenwriter/Co-Producer) will be in attendencefor a Q&A post-film and party at Inn-Dulgence Café!FRIDAY OCTOBER 57.00pmSicko (PG) (113 mins) + short (12 mins))SATURDAY OCTOBER 62.30pm Change of Address (PG) (85 mins)5.00pm best MIFF shorts (18+) (80 mins)8.40pm After The Wedding (G) (122 mins)SUNDAY OCTOBER 71.30pm Irina Palm (MA) (103 mins)5.15pm Once (M) (85 mins)7.00pm Red Road (113 mins)m e l b o u r n e f i l m f e s t i v a l . c o m . a uPage 16 Devonport Times October 2007

Guitar expo to attract big namesTara has sightson licence goalAXE-wielding rockers willheadbang their way intoDevonport later this month fora Tasmanian first — a guitarexpo.The event, to be held at theDevonport High School, willgive Coasters the chance to beeducated on the range ofproducts available, showingthe best gear, support servicesand restoration and repair forthe performing musician andhobbyist.Workshops, demonstrationsand special live performancesby some of the best in thebusiness would also beconducted, event co-managerJulian Palmer said.‘‘This hasn’t been done beforein Tassie, we’re going to bringthe best players and put themall down in Tassie for one day.’’Special guests will includeBrett Garsed, who hasperformed with Kiss’ PaulStanley and John Farnham,and James Ryan, who hasworked with Men at Work andRed Hot Guitar Expo 2007 coordinators (from left) Andrew Argent and Julian Palmer practice some tunesfor the event next month.Shania Twain.A main feature of the Expo,entitled Guitar Fight Club, willsee about 30 fret-masterscompeting against each otherin a ‘‘sudden-death’’ styletournament for great prizes.‘‘It’ll be for all ages and allstyles — a guitar showdown. . .,’’ Mr Palmer said.The event was initially goingto be the Guitar Fight Clubcompetition.‘‘It started off with the idea ofa guitar competition and then(other event co-manager)Andrew (Argent) suggestedwhy not have a big guitar daywith as much gear (aspossible), and build a wholeday around it,’’ Mr Palmersaid.An expected 500 people willattend the event.Mr Palmer encouraged peopleto come along and support theGuitar Fight Club participants.■ The Guitar Expo 2007 will be heldat the Devonport High School concerthall between 10am and 5pm onOctober 21. Cost is $10 adult, $5child, $20 family pass and free forchildren under 10. For moreinformation visitwww.guitarexpo.com.auDEVONPORT teenager Tara-LeeRoberts, 16, recently obtained herlearner drivers licence.The Devonport Times will follow herprogress as she learns to drive inpreparation ofher provisionallicence test.THE end isalmost in sight.I’ve clocked up30 hours so farand am moreconfident.I can’t take mytest untilJanuary but Iam keen to takeit as soon as ITara-LeeRobertscan. I have been using my friend’smum’s car, which is an automatic andis much easier to drive.I have even ventured into the city anddealt with roundabouts and trafficlights, which I am a bit scared of in themanual in case I stall.But I still want to pass my test in amanual. Driving in the rain is stillscary. It started spitting the other dayso I just pulled over and let mum drive.Driving at night is not so bad. I’ve beenout at dusk quite often.The biggest problem is rememberingwhich is high beam and which is low.Three-point turns are easy, I havedone a lot in the country roads butreverse parking is harder.My longest drive was two hours. Idrove from Latrobe to Burnie and backagain. I still aim to drive as often aspossible, but it is sometimes hard to fitit in around work and school.Devonport Times October 2007 Page 17

34 Forbes Street, DevonportP.O. Box 772, Devonport, Tas., 7310Telephone (03) 6424 4109Fax (03) 6423 5375Senior Basketball Roster - Monday NightsJunior Basketball Rosters - Wed./Friday NightsNWBU Roster Games - Tuesday/Friday NightsSquash Pennant -Tuesday NightsRacquetball Pennant - Monday NightsJudo - Monday NightsSenior Table Tennis - Monday NightsAikido - Monday/Thursday NightsLadies Social Badminton - Tuesday/ThursdaysRealm of Gaming - Friday NightsGymnastics - DailyPlayhouse - DailyAlso available Weight Gym and SaunaBASKETBALLTOURNAMENTNW Regional HighSchool Championships27th & 28th OctoberDevonport Regional Gallery exhibiting artist LisaGarland, of Penguin, speaks to local students.Also addressing local students is exhibitingartist Patrick Grieve, of Burnie.Aspiring young writersBUDDING young artswriters were given a chanceto refine their skills duringLiving Artists’ Weekrecently.The Devonport RegionalGallery hosted a Writers’Workshop for 40 keenstudents from Reece High,Devonport High and StBrendan-Shaw College.The focus was thediscussion and review of thegallery’s exhibition Plot,featuring the work of sixNorth-West artists whosework was strongly influencedby their immediatesurroundings.The gallery’s exhibition andpublic programs officer JosieHurst organised the event.She has experience in artsjournalism having worked asan art critic for both EdgeRadio in Hobart and theABC’s Triple J.Guest speakers on the dayincluded The Advocatereporter Sarah Nicol and twoof the exhibition artistsPatrick Grieve and LisaGarland.Students wrote their ownreviews of the exhibition andthe best two have beenpublished in this month’sDevonport Times.As our plot grows so do we: Devonport HighTHE Devonport Regional Galleryrecently featured an exhibitionunder the title Plot.Many local artists including PatrickGrieve, Lisa Garland, Kerry Martin,Kit Hiller, Nicola De Rooy andYvonne Von Lichtan have worksdisplayed.The comfortable space of theStewart St gallery is host to avariety of artworks ranging frompainting to beading and everythingin between.The title, Plot might seem a littleodd, but curators Jane Stewart, EllieRay and Josie Hurst had clearintentions about the theme beingdisplayed. Plot simply refers to yourhome, your special place; in ourcase: the North-West Coast. Eachartwork expresses what the artistslove about where they live; agriculture,lifestyle, environment.The gallery has a sense of placewhere everyone from near and farcan reflect on the beauty of theNorth-West Coast. Whether you arean analytical art fanatic or a localwho loves a pretty picture, this isan exhibition for you.Let’s celebrate this place and beproud of the heritage which shapesus, because as our plot grows sodo we.— ANIKA KALKA, Devonport HighSchool Grade 9 studentCelebrating our plot with art: St Brendan-ShawPLOT, the current exhibition at theDevonport Regional Gallery, is adiverse and extraordinary exampleof life on the North-West Coast.Featuring the work of PatrickGrieve, Lisa Garland, Yvonne VonLichtan, Kerry Martin, Nicola DeRooy and Kit Hiller, the exhibitionboasts abstract and realistic paintings,photography, printmaking andintricate jewellery pieces.The work varies, some are dark,moody and metaphorical landscapeswhile others are light, brightand abstract portrayals of theartist’s surroundings.The Coastal theme shines throughin many different aspects.There are mystical scenes of ruggedforests with rough rivers flowingthrough or stormy skies andgrey waters on a beach scene.Plot is great for the whole family asit has a variety of styles incorporatedinto the showcase and will beappreciated by many.Check out this exhibition beforeSeptember 2 and enjoy what is hasto offer.— TENEILLE TRESS, St Brendan-Shaw College Grade 9 studentAngus bears all in Wesley Vale’s teddy diarySQUASHTOURNAMENT20th & 21st OctoberPFD Food Trade Show1st OctoberStadia & Meeting RoomFor Hire4060139 LDHE HAS attended numerousbirthday parties, has seen theodd biff at footy matches andhas trekked up CradleMountain — but he stillremains tight-lipped abouthis experiences.Angus, the Grade 1/2 teddybear at Wesley Vale PrimarySchool, has more lifeexperience than you can pokea stick at. Every weekend hepacks his basket full ofclothes, camera and diaryand goes home with one ofthe pupils in his class.‘‘He has been going homefor five years and has had tovisit the washing machineonce or twice,’’ Wesley ValePrimary School teacherLindall Rockliff said.The aim of Angus is to try tobridge the gap betweenschool and home for pupils.He has a bigger wardrobethan most teenage girls, withmany clothes donated fromfamily visits.‘‘I have found this hasWesley Vale Primary pupils (from left) Jock Earle, James Piggott,Nakiya Flint-Grey and Zoe Knight with Angus the teddy bear.encouraged the students to beresponsible because theyhave to pack his clothes up atthe end of the weekend andmake sure he is clean,’’ MissRockliff said.‘‘Parents write comments inthe diary too which is nicebecause most of the studentscatch the bus so you don’talways get to see theparents.’’So what is next for Angus?‘‘He will still go home with adifferent student eachweekend, although he isnearly at retiring age now.’’Page 18 Devonport Times October 2007

Age no barrier with Tai Chi funKaringal activityfor Seniors’ WeekA 97-year-old Karingalresident will be leading theway in Tai Chi exercises thismonth as part of Seniors’Week.The long-time resident, whohas been involved with Tai Chisince its inception at the homein February this year, will joinabout 60 residents andcommunity members tocelebrate the importance ofexercise — proving that age isnot a barrier.Diversional therapist RosConnolly said such exercisesincreased mobility andcirculation.‘‘They feel very calm andrelaxed and rejuvenated,’’ shesaid.‘‘It’ll be focusing onpromoting health and wellbeing in the seniors.’’The class, held on October 3,will be taken by instructorJean Walters who will alsospeak about the movements aswell as exercises people can dowhile sitting at home.Tai Chi is held at the homeTaking part in a Tai Chi class are (from left) Wendy Onley, Margaret Metcalfe, instructor Jean Walters,Sharon Faulkner, Teena Coates and Ann Rayner.every Wednesday morning andattracts up to 30 Karingal andcommunity residents.Ms Connolly said it was forthose aged 60 and upwards.Bookings are essential andthe cost is $5. Contact 6424 7766.■ An art and craft exhibition will alsobe held during Seniors Week onOctober 1-7 at the home featuring avariety of exhibits by Karingal staffand residents.Tai Chi explained■ Tai Chi is an ancient Chineseexercise tradition that involves makingslow, controlled movements.■ Tai Chi is particularly beneficial towomen, since it can help preventosteoporosis and ease the symptomsof fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis.■ Tai Chi movements are taught stepby step; eventually, all the stepsbecome one continuous sequence orform.■ Practising Tai Chi can improve mildbalance problems in people of all agesand can reduce the risk of falls.■ Tai Chi can lower blood pressureand heart rates.● Sources: NWHRC Health Centre;WebMD.Tips to stay fit,healthy at springSPRING is renowned for being theprettiest season of all.But to ensure North-West Coasters getthe most out of the warmer days, thereare some health tips to follow.The Devonport Times compiled a list of10 tips to help make spring anenjoyable experience for everyone.■ Remember your body is still vulnerablefrom the winter so you don’t wantto make it easy for a cold or flu to takehold.■ Due to spring being the biggestseason for allergies, make sure you refillyour seasonal allergy medicationsbefore symptoms are severe.■ Slowly increase activity to allowmuscles to rebuild and adjust after aslow winter where activity was limited.■ Due to the warm weather, getoutside more and establish a exerciseroutine.■ Check out Coastal farmers marketsfor seasonal fruits and vegetables.Green vegetables help strengthen theliver and kidneys.■ Spring clean your home to get rid ofdust and mould. Remember to recyclewhen you can.■ Minimise exposure to pollen to avoidtriggering hayfever. Pollen count isgenerally higher in the early evening soavoid going outside at this time.■ Keep children pools clean andchange the water often.■ Optomise your immune system beforethe seasonal allergies get you.■ Take a food-based multi-vitamin withbreakfast in case your nutrition islacking.THE BEST .... JUST GOTBETTER... NOW WITHAWD!ALL WHEEL DRIVEStarting from a low $5,995(model R15C 2WD)AWD only on selected modelsMower Power17 Forbes Street Devonport6424 2902mowerpower@tastel.net.au4058934 LMDevonport Times October 2007 Page 19

Devonport excellence awards best yetKristy still providing top service after 14 yearsIT WAS a good mix of youngand old at this year’sDevonport City PromotionsAwards for Excellence.Customer service veteransand young trainees were thetoast of the town, recognisedfor their outstanding service tothe general public.About 250 people attended theawards evening held at theDevonport RSL Club onSeptember 8, making it theaward’s biggest year.‘‘It was a really fun night andthe biggest ever,’’ DevonportCity Promotions executiveofficer Tracy Harding said.Customer service masters,Kristy Richardson and HeatherHampson were praised fortheir long affiliation withservice winning the B&EIndividual Excellence inService Award and SoroptimistInternational Health CareAward respectively.‘‘I think Kristy has beenworking at Tony DaviesPharmacy for 13 years, andHeather at Mersey PharmacyNakita Harris, of Headway Hair Studio, with Rob McDowell, of NGTTraining, took out the Devonport City Promotions Awards forExcellence Trainee Apprenticeship title.for 19 years,’’ Miss Hardingsaid.‘‘They are certainly leadingby example.’’Young up-and-coming serviceproviders seem to have taken aleaf out of the veterans’ bookwith their customer serviceskills being recognised.Nakita Harris, from HeadwayHair Studio, was awarded theNGT Trainee ApprenticeshipAward and Nick Pedley, fromWoolworths, claimed the SeaFM Encouragement Award.‘‘For two young people, theyspoke oustandingly,’’ MissHarding said.Miss Harding said customerservice was paramount forbusiness success.‘‘They (customer serviceproviders) are really the breadand butter of the business,’’Miss Harding said.‘‘Without them, you wouldn’tpay wages so really customerservice should be at theforefront.’’KRISTY Richardson was fresh out ofhigh school when she heard therewas a job vacancy at Tony DaviesPharmacy.‘‘I took in my resume and the nextday I got a phone call asking me tocome in for an interview,’’ MsRichardson said.It has been about 14 years since MsRichardson first set foot in thepharmacy and she has not lookedback since. Awarded the 2007Devonport City Promotions B&E IndividualExcellence in Service Award,Ms Richardson has been a runner-upfor the award in previous years.‘‘I was really surprised because thestandard was very high this year,’’Ms Richardson said.And the winners are...KristyRichardson‘‘I was stuck forwords when Iwent to give myspeech andusually I have thegift of the gab.’’The Devonportlocal said it wasvital forbusinesses toenforce goodcustomer servicepractices.‘‘It is the makings or breakings of abusiness,’’ Ms Richardson said.Ms Richarson said her thirst to keepup with product knowledge hadcontributed to her good rapport withcustomers.■ B&E Individual Excellence in ServiceAward: Kristy Richardson, Tony DaviesPharmacy.■ The Advocate Best Large BusinessAward: Xcel Fitness.■ The Advocate Best Owner/Operator/Small Business Award: Jega Bodycare.■ Southern Cross Office ProfessionalAward: Jessi Outram, Badcocks P/L.■ Soroptimist International Health CareAward: Heather Hampson, MerseyPharmacy.■ Pride In Workmanship Awards: RotaryClub of Devonport Retail: SharnoHealy, My Style My Size.Rotary Club of Devonport North, Commerce:Penny Grundy, B&E. RotaryClub of Devonport South-East, Hospitality:Scherie Carroll, Bellas.■ CRS Australia Diversity in EmploymentAward: Mersey Sheetmetal.■ WIN Television Diversity in EmploymentEncouragement Award: IndianAffair.■ NGT Trainee Apprenticeship Award:Nakita Harris, Headway Hair Studio.■ Sea FM Encouragement Award: NickPedley, Woolworths.■ Heart 900 7AD Customer StoryAward: Sarah Cole, Serenity Hairdressing.PHONE: 6491 1686MOBILE: 0428 140 466Spring Street, Sheffield● Roadworks, Carparks &Subdivisions● Trenching & PipeLaying● Dam Construction &Block Clearing● Truck & Plant Hire -Including Excavators4.5 tonne to 20 tonne,Graders, Rollers● Suppliers of Quality Assured Road Gravel, Drain Metal & Pipe Bedding● Gravel● Dirt● Bricks● ConcreteAny of these materialsare suitable for ourlandfill site● Stockpile GravelFOR SALEHILLCREST ROADDEVONPORT4090336 MLPage 20 Devonport Times October 2007

ISSN 1039-8503 NEWSLETTER Vol. 15, No.10, October 2007EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST SOUGHT FOR"NEIGHBOURHOOD STREET TREE" PLANDevonport City Council is seekingexpressions of Interest fromresidents for a “Street Tree In YourNeighbourhood" programme.A section of the recently adoptedPublic Open Space Guidelinesand Standards included aStreetscape Revitalisation Plan. Itis hoped this Plan will form theframework for the development ofDevonport's annual StreetscapePlanting Programme, which wasundertaken by Council's Parks andGardens Team.The Plan identifies four differentstreetscape classes, which, in mostcases, correlate to the current roadhierarchy.For example, they are main roadthoroughfares (Class 1), secondaryroads (Class 2), Arterial/ collectorroads (Class 3) to neighbourhoodstreets. (Class 4)Class 1 (main roads) is givenhighest priority while Class 4(neighbourhood streets) is giventhe least.As the community wouldappreciate, some people love treesand others despise them. ButDevonport has many roads, all ofwhich require street trees. These,of course, will take Council manyyears to plant out.Council has already determinedthe priority of planting asdiscussed above, although itwould like to give residents,(especially those in Class 4 whichrepresents most of the city), theopportunity to express theirinterest in selecting a street tree.The more suggestions Councilgets from a particular street, themore chance it has of altering itspriorities for planting.Thus, to reduce the time framesfor residents waiting for a streettree, Council's Street and ParkTree Working Group hasdeveloped an expression ofinterest form.This form provides residents withthe opportunity to nominate astreet which they feel should beadded to the Council's alreadydeveloped tree planting priorityschedule.These forms will be reviewed andcollated by the Working Groupand the most popular street orsection of street will be includedin the following year's annualplanting program. Forms may becollected from Council's receptionarea.As the ratepayers of William Street(Fourways Commercial Strip) andOldaker Street (from North FentonStreet intersection to WilliamStreet) already know, DevonportCouncil's Parks and GardensWorks Team has been plantingtrees in those streets during thepast month.A mail out to the ratepayers ofboth streets, informing of them ofCouncil's intentions, was sent outsome time ago and only tworequests were received byCouncil's Parks and GardensTeam Leader for a tree not to beplanted on particular nature strips,The trees selected, were shortlisted from the recommended treelist for Devonport, found in therecently adopted Devonport CityCouncil Public Open SpaceGuidelines.They were Magnolia grandiflora‘Little Gem', Dwarf Magnolia, forWilliam Street and Pyruscalleryana ‘Chanticleer',Ornamental Pear for OldakerStreet.The Magnolia chosen, is a smallstaturedevergreen tree suitable forplanter boxes which has large darkgreen glossy leaves and produces afragrant white flower during springand summer ,The ornamental pear, is the samespecies already planted in theRooke Street Mall.They provide magic autumncolours with a narrow growthhabit, which is ideal for the trafficOldaker Street receives.As a part of the planting process,the existing plantings will beremoved from the William StreetPlanter Boxes, although annualswill be reintroduced once treeplanting has occurred.The existing trees in OldakerStreet will be removed due to theirlateral growth habit, to ensureuniformity within the street. Forenquiries about the plantingprogram please contact Council'sParks and Reserves Team Leaderon 6420 2700.Above: Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer andRight: Magnolia grandiflora “Little Gem"which are being planted out in OldakerStreet and in the Fourways planter boxes.4070869 LMTop Centre Topics October 2007 Page 21

Vol. 15 No.10, October 2007NEWSLETTERHARD WORK, DEDICATION PAYS OFF FORJANINEFour and a half years ofdedication, during which sheworked full time while alsostudying externally at Universityhas paid off handsomely foryoung Devonport woman, JaninePhillips.New Devonport Communications Officer,Janine Phillips.Thirty-one years old Janine, whocompleted her Bachelor of MassCommunication from theUniversity of SouthernQueensland earlier this year, hasrecently been appointedDevonport City Council's firstfull time Media PromotionsOfficer.She majored in Public Relationsand Media and CommunicationStudies.She joined Council in August2006 as a temporary part timecommunications officer and hasimpressed her superiors, whoselected her to carry out herimportant new role.Prior to working with Council,Janine worked in theemployment industry for eightReceptionist'sfriendly serviceIt is pretty difficult to stumpDevonport City Council's eversmilingreceptionist, ClaireGude, who has been able toanswer some out-of-the-ordinaryqueries in the past two years.She has, for instance, been ableto tell an inter-State visitor,looking to move to Tasmania,just what the fishing is likedown here.And she is almost an expert onthe control of snakes, bees andother pests that causehouseholders unusual problems.People ring Council if they areconcerned with poor televisionreception or if they need toknow our best tourists spotsQueries regarding births, deathsand marriages are almostcommonplace as are requestsfor information on where to findparticular streets.So far Claire says she not beentotally stumped and herpleasant, easy manner inattending to ratepayers' requestsearned her nomination for therecent Devonport Promotionsservice awards.Claire, who is 32 years of age, ismarried to Andrew, a plumber,who works with a Devonportfirm. They have a four-year-olddaughter, Chelsea.She graduated with a Bachelorof Arts degree from theUniversity of Tasmania and hasbeen employed in the serviceindustry all her working life.Her first job was with Roelf Vos(now Woolworths) in Devonportand she later gained hospitalityexperience in the Sheraton PerthHotel and at Wrest Point CasinoClaire Gude one of the friendlyreceptionists for Devonport CityCouncil.in Hobart.She spent six years as areceptionist at the TelstraCorporate Centre in Melbourneand then worked at ANZ GlobalHeadquarters in Melbourne,before coming back to Tasmaniatwo years ago.Although she is not the full timereceptionist for Council, shespends part of her time in theRecords Department.And her work behind thecounter is not just answering thephone, as she is also required toattend to general customerenquiries, room bookings, IDcard processing and collation ofthe staff newsletter.Now and again she admits thatshe has to deal with irateratepayers, but says thatgenerally people who phone inare understanding andappreciate that she is there tohelp.years at Business andEmployment's Devonport office.She held a number of positionsat B & E, starting as receptionistand moving on to become, inturn, a Job Search Trainer,Personnel Officer, EmploymentConsultant and CustomerService representative.Janine, daughter of well-knownDevonport residents, Geoff andLorraine Phillips, has lived inDevonport herself virtually allher life apart from two and ahalf years studying Business(Travel and Tourism) at DrysdaleHouse in Hobart and one yearworking in Launceston.She decided on her universitydegree because she realized thatshe needed to get more out ofYoung people's issues have the earof Council, through theestablishment of the Mayor'sYouth Advisory Council (MYAC).Devonport City Council iscommitted to modelling youthinvolvement within the city andcreating opportunities for youngpeople to be involved inmeaningful roles within theirschool, community or youthservices.Expressions of interest weresought, through local HighSchools and Don College, toinvite participation inopportunities where young peoplecan directly communicate withLocal Government on a range ofissues.Twelve passionate young peoplehave come forward to establishMYAC in Devonport.The launch of the young leaderswas held in Council Chambersrecently, attended by their familiesand community members.The event celebrated therecognition of our local youth,stepping up to a prominentleadership role.It also celebrated the talents ofcaterers in Devonport HighSchool Catering and local talentJase Davis, lead guitarist with“Cruel Like That".The role of the group will be toact as the interface of youth inDevonport, advising LocalGovernment, through the electedYouth Chair, on matters ofconcern to young people andCouncil policies and programsconcerning young people.The Mayor's Youth Councilendeavours to provide:her life.However, while her work andstudy have been pretty full on,Janine said she has had time toenjoy herself and admitted thatthis was one of the reasons whyshe decided on University studyin the first place.But while she has spent nearlyall of her young life in Tasmania,she admits to having a passionfor travel and searching for newexperiences.With this in mind, she says herultimate dream is to travel toAfrica in the near future and,anyone who knows thisdetermined young lady, has nodoubts that she will fulfill thatdream before too long.Youth leading theway in city●●●●●●●●A chance to meet other youngpeople with similar interests;An opportunity to receive freetraining;The opportunity to gain anunderstanding of LocalGovernment;The opportunity to raise thepositive profile of young peoplein Devonport;The chance to give a greatersense of community, an abilityto share and develop skills witha supportive groups of youngpeople;An ability to influence councildecisions that affect youngpeople and;The chance to make adifference for the young peoplein Devonport.The Mayor's Youth AdvisoryCouncil will also participate instate and local communityservice projects, events andfunctions and will endeavour topromote youth involvement inthe schools and the community.Members will be recruited eachyear through an applicationprocess via schools.TIP TIMESThe Spreyton Transfer Stationin Mersey Road, Spreyton(entry adjacent to MaidstonePark) hours of operation are -7.30am - 4.00pm Monday toSaturday.12.30pm - 4.00pm Sundaysand Public Holidays.The station is closed only onChristmas Day and GoodFriday.Council provides eighttipping tickets annually,which permit free entry tothe Transfer Station.Page 22 Top Centre Topics October 20074071048 LM