Coasters urged to think local - Devonport City Council

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