At least $5000 worth of hand and power tools have been stolen from the Break O’Day Woodcraft Guild’s centre at St Marys in the Fingal Valley.
The Say
by Cagerattler
It doesn’t seem too long since the last Valley Voice of 2013 but suddenly here we go again. Like I do every year, can I just remind those who read the Voice that Cagerattler is a chance to touch on many and varied subjects. I never claim to ALWAYS do tons of research on a subject but the main object in the past decade or so is to get people talking about mostly local, but occasionally wider range subjects.
If you disagree with what I write and you see it totally differently then please write a reply – that’s the whole idea. I make a point of not personally attacking anyone by mentioning actions, decisions or impending decisions that affect us all. Also the opinions of this column are not necessarily those of the Valley Voice.
A few weeks ago a stupid, selfish person or persons decided to break into the Woodcraft Guild/Men’s Shed and take much of their hard earned, integral tools and equipment and didn’t even leave a tiny amount of petty cash for day to day incidentals behind – as small an amount as it was.
46.18 February 13th, 2014
Thieves steal tools and money from the Woodcraft Guild, Conceol performs at ‘Scottish Power’, The 2013 Christmas parade image gallery, The River and Willow Art Space opens
international women’s day
Friday 7th March 2014
Bus Trip to Ross Female Factory and Wool Centre Museum
Cost $10 (light lunch provided), bookings essential
RSVP 28th February 2014
For bookings and more information phone 6376 1134 or email
Proudly supported by Break O’Day Council and St Helens Neighbourhood House
arts, crafts and hobby guide
We are updating the Arts/Crafts or Hobbies Guide for up-coming editions – if you have a group you would like included please contact Rod McGiveron on 6372 2215 to pass on your details.
The Giving Tree
I would like to take this opportunity in this first edition of the Valley Voice for 2014 to sincerely thank all the generous people in St Marys and surrounding areas, for the wonderful response to my request for donations to the Giving Tree set up at my salon for Christmas.
What a huge amount of gifts were given. It never ceases to amaze me at the generosity of the residents of this lovely community.
Thanks must also go to Thom Ryan from Anglicare and Melanie Norton from The salvation Army for their efforts in distributing all the gifts. I am sure there were many families who benefited at Christmas as a result of over one hundred gifted donations.
Thank you one and all and I am hoping to do it all again this Christmas.
Many thanks,
Ana, Eric, Lily-Mae and Casey,
Ana’s Hairdressing Salon.
Members would like to express our sincere gratitude to Diana Foster who, by her own volition and with no solicitation from any of our members, wrote to the Examiner with a story of the Guild’s theft which has led to the many donations and well wishes from all corners of the state.
A thank you to Veronica Jupp from St Helens Books Café, Rita and Ian Summers, Surf Coast Realty, Mad Mudd, River and Willow, Peter and Bev Rubenach, the Wildlife Carers from St Marys, the Valley Voice and to all the people who have donated anonymously.
A special thank you to police officer John Chandler whose professionalism has been exemplary and who has kept us continually informed, and to the Break O’Day Council.
We apologise if we have left anyone out – it would not be intentional.
Finally, many thanks to all who have bought one of our raffle tickets from trusty ticket seller Lorraine Gill.
Wendy Brennan
Secretary
BreakO’Day Woodcraft Guild
Sparring partner
Female is seeking an experienced/qualified Australian Freestyle Kickboxing trainer or sparring partner for fitness work.
Preferably in the St. Marys or St Helens areas.
I have skills and good technique but need to rebuild fitness; start ASAP.
Please call 0400 274 364
Heat Pump
Heat pump/airconditioner is for sale for $250 ono.
Please call 6372 2440.
Dutch Cream Potatoes
Home grown with no artificial fertiliser.
$5 per standard bucket.
Call Jim on 6372 2127, or call at 37 Alexander Street Cornwall.