Churchill & District News Short Story and Poetry Competition 2009 Click Here for Details and Entry Form
June 2009 Edition
Looking Back at Watson Park Kindergarten
Imagine Churchill forty-three years ago. There were few houses occupied and the population was about 25. In the next couple of years the population grew quickly. Most families were young, with little children, babies, or with thoughts of increasing the population in the near future. There were very few facilities in Churchill in those times. The people were very keen and pro-active in setting about securing the facilities they needed. A kindergarten and infant welfare centre was a priority. Click Here for Full Story
Christine Nixon Visits
Those in the surrounding fire affected areas were invited to meet with Christine Nixon, Chair of the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority, at the Hub on Sunday 23rd May. She was welcomed by Councilor Ed Vermeulen. Also present were two other representatives of Latrobe City Council. Many turned up to hear what had been achieved, what still needed to be addressed and to voice their concerns. It also was an opportunity to hear of some of the possible changes to procedures in future fires. In late January and early February 2009, bushfires swept across Victoria, devastating 78 communities and 400, 000 hectares of land. A total of 173 people lost their lives. The devastation resulted in 2029 homes destroyed along with 61 businesses, 5 schools and kindergartens, 3 sporting clubs and numerous other buildings. Click Here for Full Story