Did you get your copy of the new Emergency Essentials Guide in Tuesday’s Midland Express?
The first-of-its-kind new resource has been made possible thanks to a $13,000 grant from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal.
If you missed out don’t despair. Readers can pick up a copy of the guide at a number of locations including the Civic Centre, Dhelkaya Health, Castlemaine Police Station, the monthly Castlemaine Farmers Market, and the Castlemaine Mail office at 13 Hargraves Street, Castlemaine.
The guide has been created by the Castlemaine SES with the input of local emergency services to pop on your fridge as a quick reference guide during emergencies even if the internet or power is down.
Castlemaine SES deputy controller Daniel Bone said they really grateful to the FRRR for providing the funding, all the local emergency services that have contributed to the guide, and in particular SES member Hugh Finlay for his painstaking efforts editing the material together into an easy to read format.
The Emergency Essentials Guide lists information and local emergency contact numbers to support residents faced with a range of issues including crime and violence, animal emergencies, medical emergencies, heatwaves, flood and storm events, fire in the home, emergency resuscitation, bushfire, emergency kit and departure checklist advice, and preparing your home.
The handy reference guide also includes QR Codes that community members can use to access further information.
The Castlemaine Mail Junior Sports Star of the Week is talented mountain bike rider, Aussie Rules footballer, motorbike enthusiast and keen skier Archie Culph.
Name: Archie Culph
Age: 12
School: Castlemaine Secondary College
Sport: Mountain Biking
How long have you been training? Since I was 3 years old.
Can you tell us about some of your sporting highlights? I always try my hardest and I don’t give up. This has meant some success at racing, but it also means I get to challenge myself and do some really difficult trails.
Who is an athlete you admire? I admire Angus, because he is a good mountain bike rider. I like Toby Price because he’s a great mo-torbike rider who has had lots of success and never gives up.
What are your sporting goals? To be able to do some big jumps and ride any trail, including the double black diamonds.
Do you play any other sports? I play AFL footy for the Castlemaine Magpies. I motorbike ride. I ski.
Any highlights from those? I always enjoy kicking a goal. But for the riding, I’ve travelled to some great locations and rode some differ-ent and interesting places.
Archie wins $50 cash from our new Sports Star sponsors Dominos and can pick up his certificate and prize money from our office at 13 Hargraves Street, Castlemaine. Do you know a sports star Under 16 deserving of recognition? Nominate them by emailing ldennis@midnews.com.au or calling 5472 1788.
