The undefeated under 12s The season has kicked off, and the boys and girls are training hard and giving it their all on game day. Under 12’s have started the season on the right foot yet to be defeated, after six games. Two of our Swansea lads are part of the team, Dylan Golder and Dylan Jones. Under 8’s skill and ability is really starting to grow with a great concept of the game. We have one Swansea boy as part of the team, Liam Quinn. Auskick kids are braving the cold and attending on a Thursday night at Triabunna, and putting their newly learnt skills to the test on home games by having a go. The coaches, committee, parents and community members are what make these clubs happen. Well done to all that are getting out there and giving it a go so these kids can play football. This weekend’s games were Triabunna Under 8's at Triabunna vs Richmond White, a great game with skill and team work coming together brilliantly, with this team of kids. Triabunna under 12's won at Triabunna vs Richmond please see back page for scores. Auskick kids were out in full force for their game, even the frost didn't keep them away! Another home game this weekend at Triabunna, . Auskickers will kick off at 10.00. Under 8's kick off at 10.45 against Lindisfarne Diggers, Under 12's kick off at 12.00 against Dodges Ferry Melissa Quinn Secretary TJFC Date Event Location, time and contact details Tues 26 May Glamorgan Spring Bay Council 5 pm Monthly council meeting at Swansea Town Hall. Sun 31 May Swansea RSL Sub Branch AGM 2 pm at the club rooms Sun 31 May Cranbrook Harvest Function Thurs 4 June Swansea Hall Committee AGM 11.am Swansea Town Hall Fri 5 June Tasmanian Theatre Company 7 pm Swansea Town Hall ―Smile Smile Smile‖ Iain Lang on 0418 872 745. Sat 6th June Swansea Community Market 10 - 1 Swansea Town Hall Queens Birthday weekend Sun 7 June Tasmanian Theatre Company 2.30 pm Buckland Community Hall ―Smile Smile Smile ―Iain Lang on 0418 872 745. Tues 9 June The Imitation Game 7 pm $5 Orford Odeon at the Orford Golf Club 3 pm Gala Kirk Church Service followed by drinks and nibbles BYO drinks and nibbles to share Jennie Amos 0417 034 597 Pat Greenhill 0488 578 282 Sat 13th June Swansea Community Market 10 - 1 Swansea Town Hall supported by Barkmill Tavern Monthly Market Sun 21 June Swansea Bowls Club AGM 11 am at the Swansea Bowls Club Sat 29 June Fund Raiser for May Shaw 6 pm for 6.30 pm Hangi Swansea RSL Clubrooms Editor: Bill Fry Advertising Coordinator: Jenny Whittaker Advertising, Stories & Copy Deadline: strictly 12 noon Friday Advertisements costing $20 or less must be paid in cash at the Centre before publication Phone: 6257 8806 Fax: 6257 8053 Postal Address: P.O. 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Please refer to our Editorial and Advertising policies which are located on our website www.gobcnews.weebly.com Wed 27 May A Boyers Thu 28 May R & C Campbell Fri 29 May J Ayres Mon 1 Jun N Hickey Tues 2 Jun J Whittaker www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye Care until release of orphaned wildlife including Wombats, Eastern Grey kangaroos (Foresters), Bennetts & Pademelon wallabies & Tasmanian Devil rescue. Phone Marcia at Bayview Bush Babies on 0448 714 419. For advice or care of birds phone Sherryl Lyn on 0427 796 096. Collection of bee swarms, please phone Marcia on 0448 714 419. Please phone pest control for wasps. For a safe snake relocation service throughout the municipality. Phone Bruce Press on 0400 502 403. Easy Relaxation for Mind and Body Every Thursday in Orford 1pm at the Orford Community Hall. Contact Nadine Ozols, Program Coordinator, 6257 9126 [email protected]. Swansea Branch CWA meets 2nd Wednesday of the month. New members always welcome. Craft days alternate months. Contact 6257 8947 for details. Spring Bay Walkers have a regular walking calendar of many interesting local walks. Contact Cath Willmot on 6257 1096. Qigong 9.15 am and exercise class 11.15 am both Monday at Swansea Golf Club until further notice. Cranbrook Craft Group Every Wednesday 10.30 am at Cranbrook Hall. Cranbrook Contact Edith 6257 8116 Swansea Community Garden meets on the first Saturday of the month. Contact Cynthia on 6256 4738. Book Discussion Group at the Swansea Library. We meet on the fourth Thursday in the month. Keep reading and bring along the book you are currently reading. Contact Deirdre Monk on 6257 8584. Your local SES is looking for volunteers. If you are interested, want End of Harvest We are holding an ―End of Harvest‖ church to know more or just want to come and service at Gala Kirk on Sunday, have a look. Your local unit is also on the May 31st 2015 at 3pm. We are hunt for your old unwanted vehicles, if following the service with drinks you have got one that you would like to at the Cranbrook Hall. All donate to the unit for training purposes, welcome! We are endeavouring to please let us know, we can even arrange maintain the spirit of the pickup. Contact us at Cranbrook Community and keep [email protected] or ring Kelvin both community places in use. on 0418 376 129 This will be a great way for us to celebrate the end of our grape The Swansea Social Croquet and harvest with our community. We Boules are continuing to meet on Fridays from 11 am to 1.30 pm weather would appreciate it if you could permitting. Please phone Deirdre Monk bring a bottle of wine, fruit juice 62578584 for details and venue or a plate of nibbles to share. information. Jennie Amos 0417 034 597 Pat Greenhill 0488 578 282 Swansea Community Market supported by Barkmill Bakery & The Orford Odeon 7 pm Tavern second Saturday of the month Tuesday 9th June ―The Imitation at Swansea Town Hall 10 am - 1 pm Game‖ $5 at the Orford Golf Next month’s market is on 6th and Club 13th June Tasmanian Theatre Company Music and Meditation 3pm 7 pm 5th June Swansea Town Hall Wednesdays All Saints Church A cuppa ― Smile Smile Smile‖ Iain Lang will be supplied after the session in the 0418 872 745. church hall. All welcome 6257 8755 Community Transport East Coast the phone number for the office has changed to 6372 4415. A diversion will be in place until July but please make note of the number. Swansea Hall Committee (section 24 Council Committee) Annual General Meeting & expression of interest notice for Community members to join committee or to attend the meeting.  Thursday 4th June  11am Swansea Town Hall  General report  Financial report  Election of Office bearers Chairman, Sec/Treasurer and 4 Committee Members  General Business RSVP or for enquiries contact Martin Crawford 0429 323366 [email protected] Swansea RSL Sub Branch Inc. AGM 2 pm 31st May at the clubrooms. Tasmanian Theatre Company 2.30 pm Sunday 7th June Buckland Community Hall ―Smile Smile Smile‖ Iain Lang 0418 872 745. Swansea Bowls Club AGM 11 am 21st June at the bowls club. Swansea RSL Sat 27 June Fundraiser Hangi for May Shaw Health Centre Haphazards Art Group 10.30 3 fortnightly meeting All Saints Church Hall next meeting 8 June Nora 6257 8407 Glamorgan Spring Bay Council 5 pm monthly meeting Swansea Town Hall. Saturday 6th June 1 Day Only 18 Franklin Street, Swansea Open 7 Days 9-5 6257 8091 [email protected] Support your local businesses “Word” or “Publisher” Copy by 12 Noon Fridays. Letters and articles most welcome. Pictures with articles make for more pleasant reading. Meals on Wheels A community service available to anyone who would love a meal delivered to their home, ongoing or temporary. Cost $8.60 for a two course meal Please send by email to [email protected] or drop in to the Swansea Online Access Centre Monday , Tuesday and Thursday 10 am - 3 pm Wednesday 9 am—3 pm Friday 9 am - 1 pm Will open on Public Holidays by prior Appointment. BUY ANY QV PRODUCT & BE IN THE DRAW TO WIN A QV FACE PACK DRAWN 17 TH JUNE Come in and enjoy the cozy fire on a cold Tasmanian Winter night! 2 course $55 3 course $70 2 & 3 courses include a glass of sparkling wine Lunch 12 pm – 2 pm Dinner from 5 pm 2 course $30 3 course $35 *Bookings are essential mobile number: 0407527542 office number: +61 3 6257 8131 Letters to the Editor Councillor Britt Steiner      Chicken Tikka Masala – see why it’s so popular in India Nort Indian style Beef curry – served hot or mild – your choice Chilli Lamb – a dish for coinsurers of spices – yummy too. Kerala Seafood – an s/east Indian specialty Lentil & Spinach – a great combination & a healthy choice OYSTER BAY SEAFOOD 62578998 – EAT IN OR TAKE OUT All meals served with Basmati Rice – add Roti bread – Cucumber Raiita – or fresh made Papadams & NEW- Mango Lassi, a smoothie style yoghurt based delight 9 am Saturday 30th May Lot 67 Cambria Drive Dolphin Sands TV and FM Antennas Satellite TV AV and Home Theatre installations Qualified technicians Phone 0423 315 808 Dear Editor, congratulations to Cr Britt Steiner for her frank comments about her perceptions concerning the behaviour of some Councillors around the Board table.. However, one becomes rather weary of vague, non-specific accusations of prejudice. If an elitist culture does exist, I would like to see those persons publicly named. How are we, the ratepayers, to judge the accuracy of personal opinion? How do we know that our worthy Mayor Michael Kent, has no part in this alleged conspiracy to pervert the course of good local governance? May Glamorgan 'fair' well, & fare well! On a level playing field. Pat Crawshaw Dear Editor, as a business owner in Swansea, I read with dismay and some relief the letter to the editor from Councillor Britt Steiner to the Great Oyster Bay Community News. I state ―relief‖ as those of us who have any interest in seeing the East Coast thrive and prosper would have heard the rumours circulating throughout the region regarding the dysfunctional council. to have it verified by a councillor made taking some action all the more imperative. Surely the question must be: ―Why would a person stand for election for local government to represent the community and hopefully make a difference, when in reality only do so to ensure personal vendettas and agendas can be delivered in an open and very public forum?‖ I voted to ensure we had a cohesive council whose interest would best serve us, not tear us apart and put us on the road to amalgamation. Is this the behaviour of selfless adults or indulgent children? The biggest question in local government currently centres on the probable amalgamations. Most thinking members of the community realise it is only a case of when, not if, given the costs of managing so many local government regions. Why would GSBC councillors want to take the lead in handing our municipality over to the state when we have previously been in the forefront in resource sharing until it was voted down by the current council? Certainly does not seem to make sense to take such a backward step. I commend Britt on her bravery and obvious commitment to the role she has undertaken- to represent us to the best of her ability and as part of a team, working with Management and allowing Management to fulfil the roles they were employed to do. Bob Moore Swansea Service Centre. More Letters Page 11 For Sale We are holding an ―End of Harvest‖ church service at Gala Kirk on Sunday, May 31st 2015 at 3 pm. We are following the service with drinks at the Cranbrook Hall. Mowers, Catchers, Blades, Starter Cords, MTD Cutting Bars, Husqvana Cutting Bars All welcome! B/S Starter Motors, Air Filters, We are endeavouring to maintain the spirit of the Cranbrook Community and keep both community places in use. Oil Filters This will be a great way for us to celebrate the end of our grape harvest with our community. We would appreciate if you could bring a bottle of wine or fruit juice and a plate of nibbles to share. Jennie Amos 0417 034 597 Pat Greenhill 0488 578 282 Around the World in 80 questions Saturday 29th of August 2015 Swansea Primary School Swan Hall Tickets on Sale at Swansea Primary School Offers Accepted Ph 6257 8506 For Sale 1 King Single Bed Black Metal Phone 0409 578 066 "Thanks for the cards and phone calls after my nasty fall on an acorn. Only a twisted ankle. From Little Legs" 1 King Single Matt . New 1 Single Silver Metal Bed 1 Single Matt. Near New 1 Heater IXL 6.5 kw Make an offer Ph 0429 347 283 For Sale 1995 Kia Rocta SX 2184cc Diesel Soft top, Roll Bar, Mag Wheels, Tow Bar, Driving Lights, Alloy Bull Bar, 5 speed Manual, Fully Serviced, Kenwood CD/Stereo, Great Condition, 6 months Rego, Only 130,000 Kms $4,750 ph 0419 102 963        Carpet & Lounge Suite Cleaning Turbo Tile & Grout Cleaning Flood Emergency Callouts High Pressure Cleaning Fire & Smoke Damage Cleanup Mattress Sanitising Exterior House Cleaning Covering Bicheno, Coles Bay, Swansea, Orford and Triabunna areas Truck Mounted Machine STEPHEN BRIGGS Owner/Operator Box 378 Prospect TAS 7250 . AGM 2 pm Sunday 31st May at the club rooms Winter Trading Hours Monday and Tuesday Closed Wednesday and Thursday open 3 pm Friday Saturday and Sunday open 11 Bistro open May 29th 5.30—8 2 course meal $20 Kids Meal Available. Thank you for the continued support of our advertisers. Please consider supporting us - we are a local not for profit community organisation run by volunteers. Help us to continue to provide free local news to our community! Fundraising Hingi for May Shaw Health Centre Sat 29th June 6 pm for 6.30 pm Do not forget Friday night spins and members’ draw VETERINARY CLINICS IN BICHENO Dr Jeff Parsons consults in Bicheno every Tuesday afternoon. Please phone 6376 1577 for an appointment or veterinary advice. Two bedroom flat in central location part furnished, available for lease. Contact [email protected] Www.gobcnews.weebly.com Swansea Paint & Panel 36 Franklin Street Swansea For all your spray painting & smash repair needs. Insurance work & detailing . Scott on 0497 928 482 Workers of all lands unite. The philosophers have only interpreted the world in various ways; the point is to change it. Karl Marx 15.5.1818 - 14.3.1883 ACCOUNTANT & TAX AGENT Simon P. Clark Chartered Accountant “I come to you” Visiting Swansea the 4th Thursday of each month 26th MAY For an appointment please call Ph: 6391 3007 FIG BEAUTY SERVICE Visits the Health & Wellbeing Centre, May Shaw Every Tuesday Waxing, tinting, manicures & pedicures, facials, gel nails/toes Relaxation massage Phone Sally 0400 837 984 VETERINARY CLINICS IN SWANSEA Dr. Phillip Holmes will be visiting Swansea from 11 am onwards. May 27. Please phone 6269 2323 for an appointment or veterinary advice. Slashing of Blocks Swansea - Bicheno - Coles Bay Ph: Rodney Breadmore 0418 513 973 or 6257 8434 Richard Lane OPTOMETRIST Ca Ca Visiting Bicheno Fri.5 June 7 f r app nt nt Swansea Sat. 6 June 7 f r app nt nt To give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity. Douglas Adams The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision. Helen Keller Across 20 Alleviated (5) 5 Publican's measuring device (5) 1 Morbid fear of open spaces (11) 21 Carmelite, for example (3) 6 Incessant (anag) (9) 9 Bedtime signal (6,3) 22 Lonely state (9) 7 Deep blue (11) 10 Bishop's jurisdiction (3) 24 Concur (3,3,2,3) 8 Interminable (5-6) 12 Without warning (3,2,4) 11 Cook in an oven (5) 13 Ground-breaking tool (7) Down 16 Aromatic culinary herb (7) 14 Sickness (6) 2 Silence (3) 17 On(to) dry land (6) 15 Raffish (6) 3 Turned (7) 19 Longest river in France (5) 18 Starlet (anag) (7) Last weeks solution 4 Immediate (6) 23 Clinging plant (3) More Letters to the Editor Dear Editor I have a good news for older Swansea walkers like me. A footpath has been built!!!! Yes a concrete footpath I can actually walk on with safety . I am sick and tired of walking around this town in either the gutter or the road.. The signs tell me to ― use the other footpath‖ , what other footpath??? With all the building and other activities around this end of town it is very difficult to find anywhere safe to walk. Could the council please continue their good works and make some more level and safe walking paths. I will be christening the new footpath with a glass of bubbly and look forward to further paths being built. Deirdre Monk Swansea Golf Club Report Saturday 23rd May 2015 Sally and Alison Ricky and Gary Daryl and Jim The men’s and women’s foursome championships were held under ideal golfing conditions. Women’s champions for 2015 are Alison Donaldson and Sally Siepen. The men’s championship was won by Ricky Dance and Gary Read with Ricky Wright and Max Hall as runners up. Jim Miley and Darryl Down won the net competition and finished third in the championship. RESULTS Women: A. Donaldson Sally Siepen 88/63 K. Dance L. McKenna 101/70 D. Sinclair C. Franklin 123/88 Men: R. Dance G. Read 74/61 R. Wright Max Hall 77/66 D. Down J. Miley 80/58 C. Howell D. Williams 83/72 F. Dowling M. Willett 87/67 I. Wallace B. Skeggs 89/67 M. Sinclair P. Donaldson 94/70 C. Weeding J. McKenna 95/69 R. Dart J. Morris 98/72 COMING EVENTS Thursday 28th May: East Coast Veterans @ St Marys. Stableford. Saturday 30th May: 3 Person Ambrose. Sponsored by Statewide Independent Wholesalers Ltd. Entry Forms for the East Coast Open are available at the club house. All players, family and friends are invited to the Sunday evening smorgasbord dinner. $15. 1. A.GM 11 am 21st June at the bowls club. Nomination forms are available for members to collect from the wall at the Swansea Bowls Club. 2. Swansea Bowls Club are having a working bee on Saturday 30th of May 2015 from 9 am until 11 am. Many hands make light work any members that are able to help on the day it would be appreciated. 3. Swansea Bowls Club would like to invite any interested people or parties to come along and attend a fun evening of indoor carpet bowls. Tuesday the 16th of June at 7 pm. All welcome any age invited. Come along and have a great time meet new people and roll a bowl. We look forward to seeing you there. Triabunna Junior Football Club Swansea 5.7.37 lost to Oatlands 15.10.100 Goals: J Brown, M Evans, R Smedley, A Priest, B Sweeney 1 each. Best A Press, B Taylor, K Flynn, A Priest, B Sweeney, M Williamson. Next Match Sat 30th May Swansea vs Peninsula 1.30 pm @ Swansea Weekend Results 26/5/2015 Triabunna 50 def Richmond 27 Goals: Alex Weeding 2, Ashton Condor, Jamie Devine, Jhye Hitchens, Dylan Jones, Izaac Jackson 1 each. Best: Dylan Jones, Ashton Condor, Alex Weeding, Dylan Goulder, Tyler Whittaker, Anna Edwards.