16 Jan 2014 - Committee for Lorne

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Vivienne Scheffer
Pier to Pub swim weekend in
Lorne – what a cracker! An event
that is not only the largest open
water swim in the world but also
just recently awarded the most
prestigious. Under cloudless
skies our town looked an absolute
picture as we played host to the
thousands that descended onto
our town.
On the back of the sell out Falls
Festival only a fortnight earlier these
two major Australian events, plus a
strong year round event calendar,
reinforce our town as one of the
major event and festival destinations
outside of any Australian Capital
City. Days like last Saturday where
Lorne was the focus of State and
National media that exhibited our
natural beauty under cloudless skies
had the country in awe of our very
special place.
What was equally special to me
was the way the Lorne Surf Club
continue to run such a great World
Class event. Boasting a membership
of just over 1400, the club had
500 volunteers on hand to ensure
that everything went as smooth as
ever. To speak with any one of them
about being involved, you soon get
their passion to the event and our
town echoing through. From long
time event starter and generational
Lorne family member Stephen Love
(and his trusty shot gun of course)
through to the Club’s new members,
they are all to be congratulated.
To be present at the Pier to Pub
official luncheon to witness club
member, and Melbourne Grand Prix
CEO, welcome the Federal, State
and Local politicians almost was as
significant as the address made by
Lorne Surf Club President Kevin Van
Dueran. In front of a AAA guest list
Kev went out of his way to ensure
that representatives from our various
local clubs including the Football
Club, Country Club, Stribling
Reserve Committee, Bowls Club and
Committee for Lorne were equally
acknowledged and welcomed – a
great sign of Lorne’s continuing
unity, respect for each other and
reinforcement of our strong “sense
of place”.
Another major milestone in the
last week was when the Committee
for Lorne officially launched the
document “Aspirations for Lorne”.
This strategic visioning document
had been worked on through the
winter months by a cross section of
Lorne residents in an endeavour to
deliver a promise that the CfL had
made to the Lorne people of creating
our first town plan by our community
for Lorne. At a sell out lunch at
the Lorne Country Club the draft
document was released for comment
and input as the draft continues to
be developed. It is the intention
of the CfL to work with our wider
community over the coming months
as we complete the process. Stay
tuned as there will be more to come!
Term 4 update from
Lorne-Aireys Inlet
P12 College
A word from the Principal
The Lorne-Aireys Inlet P-12 College prides
itself as a College that works in and with the
community.
I would like to thank the Lorne community who
support us with considerable funding, thanks to
the Lorne Opportunity Shop, the Lions Club and
Falls Festival. Also our fantastic local businesses
who constantly support us with donations,
especially Food Works and Grandma Shields.
I am so very proud of our Year 12 students
who worked so hard this year and in the spirit of
the College had a go at everything the College
offers. Our group of fifteen VCE students
undertook a huge variety of subjects and
performed very well.
Our dux of the College for 2013 was Michaela
Barber who scored an ATAR of 89.4. Twenty
percent of our VCE students scored in the top
20% of the state. In total, just under half of our
students scored in the top 30% of the state.
Our VCE students seem set to be accepted
into their first preference university courses, but
we will have to wait until late January to find out.
Our seven VCAL students have completed
their course and many have started their
apprenticeships and traineeships.
I would like to thank the School Captains
Michaela Barber and Arnold Sykes for their
leadership of the students and being the
Executive Officers of the Student Representative
Council.
The success of our students is dependent on
caring, nurturing and talented teaching staff. I
would like to recognise the College staff who put
in so much every day for all of our students, often
assisting them at lunchtimes, after school and
weekends.
A safe and Merry Christmas and happy holiday
to all.
Mrs Helen Gaylard
Principal
‘Road to Recovery walk’
The students, staff and the community of Lorne &
Aireys Inlet rallied to support Lochie Donne after
his surfing accident that saw him suffer some
major injuries. A walkathon was the main means
of the fundraiser with the school and some
members of Lorne community walking laps to
symbolise the 302 k’s from Lorne to Royal Talbot.
600 laps was the target but we achieved 766
before an early lunch was called.
The Aireys Inlet Parents and Friends held
a raffle at the Aireys Hotel and in 2hrs raised
$500 for the cause. We were also supported by
Foodworks and Grandma Shields who donated
sausages, icy poles and bread.
The following businesses and members of
the general public donated in excess of $200:
Bottle of Milk, Moons, Grandma Shields Bakery,
Allan & Audeen Walls and Ian Scott (Teacher).
In total we raised $3913.15, a fantastic
amount for a short fundraiser and a wonderful
generous community. Lochie was most
appreciative of everyone’s effort and very
grateful for the assistance. I know I can speak
on behalf of the Donne Family and say thank you
on their behalf, they were very humbled by the
experience.
Bernadette Russell
Library Manager
COMMUNITY
PROFILE
In 1949, Vivienne went to live and
work in London. During the week
she worked as a secretary and on
weekends visited museums and
attended concerts.
She met and married her
husband, Jan, a Dutchman and a
pilot, flying with the Royal Air Force.
They moved to Amsterdam where
Vivienne enrolled at the School of
Art, choosing a four year course in
Textile Design and Fashion Design.
Her husband worked for a film
company, specializing in stop-motion
animation which was his specialty.
In 1956 they moved to Melbourne
with their children, where they set
up a film company in South Yarra,
creating stop-motion films for
television for advertising agents.
Their home in Lorne in Dorman
Street was destroyed in the1983
bushfires, but by 1985 they had
re-built. Still living in Melbourne,
Vivienne worked full-time in
Corporate Finance in a Merchant
Bank; Lorne was a regular weekend
getaway where her relaxation was
gardening.
Vivienne retired in 1991, living
permanently in Lorne. She wasted
no time in becoming part of the
Community, joining the Red Cross,
Lornecare and the Garden Group.
She became involved with the AntiCancer Council, and was a volunteer
at the Lorne Information Centre for
12 years. Lately, she is working for
the Lorne Hospital Opp. Shop and
is an Admin. Assistant to the Lorne
Hospital. During the last 3 years she
made weekly visits to the Nursing
Home with her dog, Lee, a retired
racing Greyhound.
Her interests include trading on
the Aust. Stock Exchange, reading,
gardening, playing Mahjong and
joining in with the Exercise Group.
She loves Lorne for its simplicity,
beauty and the Community.
CW
LORNE WARD
EVENTS
CALENDAR
J A N UA R Y
23GORCC Open House
Consultation on Lorne
Foreshore Caravan Park
Master Plan, 9-3 at Lorne
foreshore (on grass near
Surf Club car park)
25
Lions Club Seaside Market,
10-4 at Lorne foreshore
F e bruary
7Lorne Historical Society
BBQ, Midday at Allenvale
Homestead, RSVPs to Gary
Allen on 5289 2809
8An evening with The Hon
Josh Frydenberg MP and
Sarah Henderson MP,
7pm at The View @ the
Lorne Hotel, $90 tickets
from Stephen Hishon
on 0419 123 695 or
[email protected]
8Castle & Candle
Competition, 6:30pm at
St George River, BYO
candles & picnic
Ian Stewart
Chairman
committee for lorne
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