Tony TV
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Gladysdale Apple and Wine Festival - 06 May 2012
Cold and drizzly weather did not deter families from joining in the fun at the annual Apple and Wine Festival held this weekend at Gladysdale Primary School.The festival, celebrating the Apple and Wine harvest in the Yarra Valley, is a great family day with activities and entertainment for all ages.
As the major fundraiser for the primary school the festival involves not only the school community but a dedicated team of volunteers and community members who go to so much effort to make the day as success.
I was pleased to be part of the judging panel for the “Valley’s Got Talent” competition. Well done to all entrants for participating and congratulations to the winners.
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Seville CFA Open Day - 06 May 2012
At the Seville CFA Open Day yesterday brigade members were joined by Dave Baker (Regional Director Region 13), Don Tompkins (Operations Officer, Yarra Valley Group), brigade members from thesurrounding area, community members and their families for the opening of the station extension and the handover of the keys to their new salvage vehicle.
Congratulations to the Seville community for their fantastic efforts in raising $160,000 over the past few years which have made both possible.
The ceremony finished with one minute’s silence in recognition of Fire Fighters Memorial Day.
Tony, Don Tompkins and Seville CFA brigade members with their new salvage vehicle.
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Local Sporting Champion Grant Winners - 03 May 2012
I am pleased to announce that 5 individual grants of $500 each have been awarded to sporting champions within the federal electorate of Casey.
The Local Sporting Champions Program is run by the Australian Sports Commission. It is designed to provide financial assistance for young people aged 12-18 towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment when competing, coaching or officiating at an official national sporting organisation (NSO) endorsed state or national sporting championships or School Sport Australia national championships.
Applications are lodged through the Australian Sports Commission. After the closing of each round each Federal Member of Parliament is advised of applications within their electorate and a local independent judging panel assesses and selects successful grant recipients.
Sports represented in this round were basketball, calisthenics, athletics and speed skating.
It is important that we recognise our local sporting champions and it was fantastic to present certificates to two of the recipients, Lawrence and Lateisha, who are competing at state and national level in such a diverse range of sports. Congratulations to one and all.
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ANZAC Day 2012
Congratulations to all of the hardworking RSL committees, schools and volunteers involved in organising ANZAC services - not only on ANZAC Day itself but on the weekend before and the days either side of ANZAC Day.
Despite the damp weather conditions it was heartening to see increasing numbers in attendance at local services - particularly young Australians. It is our young Australians who will keep the ANZAC spirit alive for future generations.
