Monday 21 September 2015

Official opening of Wycheproof historic Railway Station Friday 25 September

The official opening of the historic Wycheproof Railway Station as a community hub will be held on Friday 25 September at 11.30 am. Officials from VicTrack, Buloke Mayor Reid Mather and members of community organisations will officiate. Members of the Charlton Brass band will add gravitas to the occasion.
All community members and past railway workers are invited and welcome and a light lunch will be available.

Tuesday 1 September 2015

WoT #106 Sept 2015: Locals who Lunch

Locals who Lunch
This group is growing in number and we welcomed 17 ‘lunchers’ at the Royal Mail Hotel on Friday 21 August. While Murdoch Matheson is still outnumbered 16-1, a great day was had by all. Discussions are already taking place regarding the Christmas Party and a BBQ in the beer garden seems like a pleasant option.
The next lunch will be held at the Terminus Hotel on Friday 18 September at 12.30pm. To book your spot for great food and company contact Amanda 0407844 904

WoT #106 Sept 2015: Outdoor gym


For those who may not have noticed, Wycheproof has a new Outdoor Gym behind Centenary Park. We thank the Buloke Shire for sourcing the grant that made it possible.  
Still to be installed as part of the same grant is walking track signage and some solar lights.



WoT #106 Sept 2015: Chamber Chatter with Tracy

Well,  isn't the year going fast! It won't be long and we will be decorating the peppercorn trees again.
I have been talking to a few of the local shoppers and they agree with the hardware store and Butcher shop opened up again, the town has been busier. Many asked the question of when the new Bakery is having its grand opening, maybe some answers in this ON TRACK? 
Good to see some businesses still working on their shop fronts and the inside of the craft shop finished. Even par with most businesses  that local shopping is a bit slow and we are glad of the road traffic, sporting clubs etc. Although I feel this is a general feeling everywhere.  If the rain keeps coming down  farmers will be happy and happy farmers makes for good trade. Until next edition BUY, BUY Local.  
Cheers Tracy!


In answer to Tracy's question...
We, at Bakery on Broadway, would like to thank everyone for their patience.
Everything is nearing completion, and we look forward to opening as soon as possible.




WoT #106 Sept 2015: Wycheproof P-12 College news

Children’s Book Week
Wycheproof P-12 College recognises the importance of reading for all students. Each morning the school set aside 10 minutes for quiet reading for all classes from Prep to Year 12. In late August the College joined with other schools and public libraries to celebrate Children’s Book Week. During the week various literacy activities were held to encourage students to participate including: shared reading, quizzes, and puzzles held in class time, school assembly and lunchtimes. The week concluded with students bringing along their favourite book and coming dressed as their favourite book character. Children’s Book Week began in 1945 and is now in its 70th year.
So what are some of the students favourite books or authors? 
The Year 8 girls like the Cathy Cassidy series of Books. Paige Arnel (Year 3) likes “The Wishing Chair” by Enid Blyton.  Steph Mill (Year 11) is an avid reader of  Isabelle Allende and Erin Morgenstern books. The Grade 4 boys like “Skullduggery Pleasant”
…And what book charatcer will you be dressing up as on Friday?
Kasie is coming as a Harry Potter character. Max will be Spiderman and Ollie, the Hulk..while others are still debating between Pippa LongStocking and Where’s Wally?!
Mathletics
Every student at Wycheproof is enrolled in the Mathletics Program. This allows each child to participate in this activity at their year level either at hom or school. Mathletics can be accessed as often as you like. Certificates are awarded each week for those who gain 1000 points or more thus encouraging and promoting excellence in Maths. Each week the high achievers are listed in the School Newsletter. If you think this task may be too daunting for the little ones then check out the picture with Max Fawcett, Darcy Coles, Libby Thompson, Lana Fawcett and Tessa Fawcett with their certificates for 1000 points or more.

The School Newsletter is available in hard copy at the Wycheproof Newsagency, or online via the Wycheproof Schoolbag App on your phone, or at the  Wycheproof P-12 website


WoT #106 Sept 2015: New drinking water fountain

GWM’s Water Refill Station
GWM Water has installed a Water Refill Station at Wycheproof’s Centenary Park. This gives travellers the opportunity to fill up their own water bottles instead of creating more waste by buying disposable bottles. A great initiative, and another valuable asset for the park.









WoT #106 Sept 2015 News with Amanda


This month we celebrate the beginning of spring, and some wonderful happenings around town.  There are two engagements, that I know of; congratulations to James Coatsworth who popped the question to Casey Tonkin and to Tessa Allan and Jason Coles.  We wish you all many years' happiness.

Often we don’t take the time to appreciate what we have in this community, and sometimes it takes outsiders to remind us of what we do have. This month I was reminded of this after receiving an email forwarded to me from Mark Remnant at the Buloke Shire from some people travelling through town. They were so impressed they felt compelled to write to the Shire, see letter below:

“To the CEO of the Wycheproof Shire Council (Buloke Shire Council)
As my husband and I pulled into Wycheproof I was blown away by the innovation and creativity I saw on the corner opposite the shops, an amazing installation of creativity and imagination and a high degree of skill! As a practising artist myself I investigated and had the pleasure of meeting Jimmy Johnson!
What talent this retired welder has! He was so friendly, informative and his work inspirational. After admiring I bought two walking sticks but plan to return to look at his more serious sculptures to purchase! They are incredible in concept skill and structure. I could only admire them and dream of purchasing one, one day. 
My further thoughts were what an asset to this town this creative man is. It adds a most interesting dimension and installation to the streetscape, which we also found neat and tidy. Well done local community. 
I also met a very nice woman selling tickets for a trailer of red gum  competition for  your Agricultural and Pastural Show. We are so excited as we now know when your Agricultural Show is on.
Thank you Wycheproof community we will return with pleasure.         Celia & Greg”

Footnote:
I emailed Celia and Greg to thank them for their kind words and to ask permission to publish their story, and I am pleased to report that they are planning to return to Wycheproof for The A&P Society Show in October.