Stinger mystery deepens

Ross Scott lives around the corner at the end of Duck Arm, and he netted this critter off his jetty on 17 January, with others sighted 6 February near Lakes Entrance.

Following the RI News 'Is it an alien?' (24 February 2014) and the RI Mattters 'A Monster From the Shallows (April 2014), he's sure that this is the same jellyfish species, although he describes their colouring as brown.

Ross sent a specimen was sent to the CSIRO Hobart in early February (total expenditure equal to two good bottles of wine), but reports 'still no news from Lisa on the results of DNA tests of our specimen. I will keep you posted. It is all very interesting. Logic, care and good environmental management will one day prevail with the Lakes - but don't hold your breath.'

We look forward to the next news about this mysterious 'visitor'. JP

Landcare trivia

An amazing night was had by all at the first Raymond Island Landcare Trivia Night, with over $1,400 raised to support the rejuvenation of our fabulous island flora.

Ninety-eight people travelled to the RICA Community Hall on RI to challenge not only their own brains but the other teams' as well. It was great to see people of 20 years to 80+years represented. 

A huge thanks to our very generous sponsors who supplied an amazing amount of goods that we were able to auction and offer as prizes - Dahlsens Mitre 10 (Bairnsdale), Fisherman’s Wharf (Paynesville), Coastcare Pharmacy (Paynesville), The Boathouse (Paynesville), Collin’s Booksellers (Bairnsdale), The Wooden Squirrel (Bairnsdale), The Main Hotel (Bairnsdale), Phylly’s (Paynesville), Andrew Bould Photographer (Raymond Island), Mc Donald’s (Bairnsdale), Bairnsdale R.S.L., The Bairnsdale Club, Kasama Décor (Paynesville), Sun Cinema (Bairnsdale), Potted Pear (Bairnsdale) Video Ezy (Bairnsdale), Count Dogula (Bairnsdale), The Paynesville Wine Bar, and Grand Terminus Hotel (Bairnsdale)

The Raymond Island Landcare Group should be congratulated for working so well, as a team, to make the night so successful.

Vicki Trofimovs
You can see the photos at: http://www.raymondisland.net/Events_2014.html 

ANZAC day happy hour

Happy Hour in the trenches

5.00 - 7.00 pm at the Hall


Drinks and trench food to Share: Anzac Bikkies, damper, bully beef (Spam), dry bikkies and cheese/vegemite, lamingtons and other Aussie favourites. (gunfire breakfast is scrambled eggs and a tot of rum)

Also BYO memorabilia to talk about and dress accordingly.

“We shall remember them”

Take the TV reception survey

Raymond Island Matters is conducting a survey to find out how satisfied you are with your digital free-to-air, television reception on the Island.

There are many causes of poor digital reception. This survey aims to find out if reception is generally good or if generally below par (pointing to a problem with local transmission).

Add your voice to the findings by completing this simple online survey - it's quite short and won't take long to complete.

Ninety Mile Beach erosion

Rob Morecroft captured these beautiful but stark reminders of how fragile our coastline is near the first blowhole. You can easily see the high tide mark against the dunes.

   

Stop Press: ferry SMS subscriptions

Sunday 20 April 2014

Ferry SMS subscription renewals

TODAY at the hall, 10:00am - 1:00pm!

Algae report shows minor change

There is a brown, non-toxic algae affecting some parts of the Lakes. Read the details on the Dept Environment and Primary Industries weekly update.

A community thank you

Greg Juckert sums up for all of us...

I would like to thank the following islanders, who all instantly within minutes of a phone call, made themselves available to crew the island bus, during maintenance to the ferry: Tony Driscale, Mike and Cathy Gaffney, Peter Markwell, John Drury, the first in always Brian Joshua and Alan Farrell, and the rear guard as always Phillip Neal.

Thanks again to Ian Lewis to make the bus available once again.

Many thanks, 

Greg.

Ferry SMS subscriptions

SMS renewals are due!

Make it easy for the volunteers - come to the bulk renewal sessions at the Community Hall between 10.00am - 1.00pm:

Sunday 20 April (Easter Sunday)

Monday 9 June (Queen's Birthday)

Please note that following a 40% increase in our SMS costs, the scubscription will be $5.00 this year.

Remember all unused funds at the end of each year go to one of our Island's worthy causes.

For your convenience RICA and possibly Landcare will have representatives at the Hall to process membership renewals and accept new members.

Landcare Group AGM

The Landcare Group met in March for its Annual General Meeting.

Minutes of the AGM, the 2013-2014 President's Report and minutes of the March meeting have been posted on the Landcare page.

Shelter End of Year Report

What an extraordinary first year! 


Read the report in the latest Koala and Wildlife Shelter Report.

Planning an Easter sale?

If you're planning a local community or Raymond Island garage sale over the Easter period, let Raymond Island News know the details and we'll include it in our listing on Thursday 17 April.

We need to know your name or organisation, venue, dates and times and email them to: RaymondIslandNet@gmail.com before 5.00pm on Wednesday.

Easter fishing update

Easter is on us upon and nothing has changed. Bream are still under the jetties and the Tailor are feeding on White Bait at the Tiger Pole (West Cardinal Mark) at the South West point of Raymond Island, in the afternoon.

The Tailor that entered the lakes system last June are still here and quite large. Those that came into the lakes in the last few months have some growing to do, as you can see from the photo.

Rob Morecroft

** Ferry delays** - 7 April

On 7 April there will be minor delays for Raymond Island Ferry travellers. 




This will allow the supplier and manufacturer of the chain to inspect the chain. 

This is part of their periodic program to monitor the chain’s condition. The ferry will be operating, but minor delays can be expected.

Brush up our trivia!

Prizes and a lot of fun!

When: Easter Saturday April 19, 2014 @ 7.00 p.m.

Where: RI Community Hall

Cost: $ 10.00 per headB.Y.O Drinks and nibbles, tea & coffee supplied              

Make up a table or we’ll help you

 join a friendly table of knowledgeables!

TRIVIATRIVIATRIVIA

               

To avoid disappointment please pre-purchase tickets

by calling 0408 125 828 or email Lyn elg262@gmail.com

A big 'thanks' for the ICC

Coralie and Peter Foxton and Val Quirk left yesterday for Myanmar, sending back a message of 'Thank You' to the fantastic residents of Raymond Island, Paynesville and Paynesville Primary School, for their generous donations. 

They are helping/teaching/working in an orphanage in Yangon during April.

Donations included: exercise books, lead pencils, coloured pencils, textas, sharpeners, erasers, scissors, Lego (buckets of it), hand knitted toys, paper, tooth brushes, toothpaste and monetary donations to spend in Yangon on items that the orphanage specifically needs, e.g clothing. 

Fortunately the airline allows them 30kg each and all these donations amounted to 62kg! 

A huge THANK YOU to all concerned.

Raymond Island Pro Am

A group of lady golfers from the island had their 2nd annual social golf day. Val Quirk and Linda Callahan once again assembled a small but keen group of golfers. The day is a social event open to all ladies who want a fun day. The cash prize is part of the atmosphere, so the competition is somewhat serious. This year the day was followed by a shared lunch.

The Winner of the cup with 20 stapleford points was Elaine Gwynn; second, Kazumi Purvis with 18 points, and third place on count back with 15 points was Sue Plowman.

The next golf day is scheduled for Monday, September 29th. All ladies are invited to attend if you have a handicap.