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Flowerdale Community House INC

Forming Friendships ABN 30 127 305 127

Issue: No.66—September, 2010 PO Box 2008, Hazeldene, 3658

FLOWERDALE COMMUNITY HOUSE & ALL AT THE FLOWERDALE FLYER

would like to extend a great big thankyou to the two Community
members who have just recently stepped down from the Flowerdale
House Committee of Management, for their years of tireless dedication
and dutiful service.
Brenda Beckett was our Secretary and Vicky Parry our Treasurer. Both
Brenda and Vicky were two of our foundling members, along with
a handful of caring people approximately six years ago- saw a desperate
need in the Community to create a place where people could meet,
share experiences and ideas and start up self help groups, the purpose
being to draw people out of their houses and become active members in
their community. I'm sure it wasn't an easy decision to make, stepping down from our committee, loving
their community as they do, but there comes a moment in one's life when one feels it is time to move on to
new goals and accept other challenges. We're sure whatever they decide to do in the future, they will attack
it with the same passion they've always shown. Well done! and good luck from all of us we hope you find
happiness and satisfaction in your new endeavours.
A very special thankyou goes to Brenda for starting up our very first Community Paper, “The Flowerdale
Flyer”. This paper is instrumental in uniting our community, and it gives our town a sense of pride in itself.
It also enables Shire and Government both local and federal to inform the people of their plans and visions
for the future of Flowerdale. Locals can use this paper to inform each
other whether it be by advertising, letters to the editor -any news at all
for the benefit of all. Inside this issue:
Brenda published a Flyer every day straight after the devastation of
Black Saturday to keep everyone in town- in the know- stating when Elightened Spirits 2
and where group meetings were held - what aid was available etc... It Flowerdale Community Bus 3
was a life-line. Flowerdale was the only town after the fires that had
this daily information at hand, it was invaluable. Hoof Over Hills 4

Letters to Editor 5
Thankyou Brenda we will all be forever grateful for your compassion
and dedication. Junior Youth Group 7

Paula Turner, President, Flowerdale Community House Flowerdale Primary School 8

CFA 9

Ben Hardman 11

Murrindindi Shire Council (MSC) 12

The Flowerdale Flyer will continue, Julie Bateman will be
now the contact if you would like to contribute articles, Health & Wellbeing 22
stories and advertising of businesses. Contact details:
Scouts & Tradies List 23
jbateman@y7mail.com or phone 0418589072 or contact the
Flowerdale Community House, fch@internode.on.net or Whats on Community House 24
57802664.
Community Phone Nos 26

Distribution: 500 copies to Silver Creek Rd., Silver Parrot Rd., Creekside Dr., Riverside Cres., the service road, Moore’s Rd., Spring Valley Rd. Upper King Parrot Rd, and the main road as
far as Minto Rd. Also the Hazeldene Store, Flowerdale Hotel, Strath Creek Store and Glenburn Roadhouse. Articles, advertisements, etc. can be left at the store, posted to PO Box 2008,
Hazeldene, or emailed to the Community House at fch@internode.on.net

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To all Flowerdale/Hazeldene residents

You’re invited to be part of Sharon Collins art project,
as part of Regional Arts Victoria’s
‘ILLUMINATED BY FIRE’

Castings Times
Thursday 2 Sept 6:30pm – 8:30pm Flowerdale Pub
nd

Tuesday 7th & 14thSept 11am – 2pm Rec Reserve

Thursday 9th, 16th, 23rd Sept 6pm – 8:30pm Rec Reserve
Saturday 18th Sept 11am – 6pm Rec Reserve
Bookings need to be done ASAP:
Sharon Collins 0422 748 662
Odette Hunter 0429 012 129
On the 17th May 2009, Flowerdale held their Memorial Service. We were all given a badge
with a burnt out tree on it, this was the first time we had seen this logo. The tree became
symbolic and the love that Flowerdalians have for it has been so deep that 80 people have
had this image tattooed onto their body.
Because of this connection with the community my project idea is to replicate the tree
using each community members hand castings. The hands will be cast in a clear crystal
and placed on a large light box to form an artistic tree showing the unity and bond of our
town.
I believe that this project will be incredibly symbolic to the community representing what we have been through,
where we are going and how we are going to get there.
The tree that was strong and alive became a hollow
shell which is symbolic of our town after the fires. Our
town was empty, just a memory of what it had once
been. Then groups of people (the branches) looking
and working towards a better brighter future have
attached themselves to this shell.
The hand castings are wonderfully symbolic of each
person from the community; as each hand is different
and unique so is each person that it belongs to. Each
has a different aspect, different talents and ideas to
offer, yet each is attached to a branch and then to the
main body
This is true of the direction in which our community id
heading after the fires. We are taking the empty hollow
town and attaching groups of people embracing their
individuality and uniqueness, joining them together to
make something that is beautiful and full of light.
The local presentation for the project will be
Saturday November 20th more details to come
And will be on display at federation square for a week in 2011

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FLOWERDALE COMMUNITY BUS DONATED TO

COMMUNITY HAS ARRIVED IN TOWN

On Wednesday 1st September the Flowerdale Community bus arrived which now will be able to
be used for all groups/individuals/organisations.

A big thankyou to Salvation Army for their generous donation and support. I’m sure our
community will enjoy having our own bus to hire and go to events not only in town but other
areas.

If you would like to hire you need to contact the Flowerdale Community House on 57802664 for
more details.

WOMEN’S CHAINSAW COURSE GRADUATION

The first four classes of the Flowerdale Women's Chainsaw Course (The
Flowerdale Timberware Party) graduated on Saturday 7th. Only nine of the
14 graduates could attend, mostly for family reasons, but a good time was
had by all, with each of the women receiving a certificate of attainment for
the elements they had successfully demonstrated. The course is based on the
Certificate II in Horticulture module "Use and Maintain Chainsaw", and also
the course required by the CFA for chainsaw use.

I would like to both congratulate the women who attended, for their success
and the obvious interest and care they demonstrated, and thank them for
being such a great class. Their keenness and enthusiasm made my role as
trainer both easy and fun. I'd also like to thank both Flowerdale CFA and the
CERES Farm and Training Team, for the loan of safety gear and saws.
Without their equipment the task would have been far harder and trickier. The course was auspiced by Flowerdale
Community House, and I'd like to thank Odette for managing the arrangements
and looking after the paperwork. The course couldn't have been held without
John and Anna, who graciously allowed the use of their shed and grounds, so
that we had a comfortable and safe environment to work and study in. As with
everything we achieve in Flowerdale, we had to have a celebration, and Annie
and Odette get koala stars for the lunch they provided.

There are still many women who are expressing interest in doing the course,
and, as soon as the Flowerdale Community House can organise some sets of
chainsaw chaps and safety helmets, we will be advertising another set of
courses, probably in September/October. We are also investigating the possibility
of offering a men's course, and one for teenagers.

Peter Auty.

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Hoof over hills 2010

A two day fully insured and catered family horse riding and camping adventure in Flowerdale

COMMUNITY NIGHT

Saturday 16th October 2010

6pm – 1am

Spit Roast Organic Beef, Spuds & Salads

Entertainment by Flowerdale Primary School
Choir
Local poets Jordan & Dylan and Pete
Ruckus from about 8pm
Free Community Bus through the Flowerdale
Valley

Adults: $15 Children under 18: $5 Kids under

school age: free

All children under 18 must be fully supervised by

their parent or legal guardian at all times over
the weekend.
DRINK DRIVE NO NO

SPRING VALLEY RECREATION RESERVE

Notice is given of a
PUBLIC MEETING

To be held at Spring Valley Recreation Reserve

Pavilion, Flowerdale on the 14th September 2010
commencing at 7.00 pm.
The purpose of the meeting is to nominate no less
than 3 or more than 9 persons as the Committee
of Management for the Spring Valley Recreation
Reserve for a term of three years. The current
committees term will expire on the 14th
September 2010.
All positions will be declared open and
nominations will be accepted prior to or on the
night.
Nominations from all in the community is
welcome.

Further information nomination forms and

nominee declaration forms may be obtained by
contacting your local Department of Sustainability
& Environment Office or at the meeting.
For further enquires please contact the secretary,
Jaime Helmot on 5780 2599

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Letters to Editor:
To the Phoenix, HCAG, FCRC, VBRRA and Community of
Flowerdale
Open Letter to all concerned
Since the fires we have supported each other throughout this
state with No boundaries. Haven‘t we been through enough
already ? Respect and compassion for each other is what is
needed.
Flowerdale (including Hazeldene) is a great valley and town
with many residents and a diverse range of ―groups‖ all
working together to create and improve our community
If we all work together to assist each other & have pride for the
entire valley of Flowerdale, (which includes Hazeldene) we can
achieve much more & have a wonderful community in a great
valley working in unison that recognises that we are all ONE of
Flowerdale & we care for each other ?
The breakaway group ―Hazeldene Community Action
Group‖ (HCAG) in my opinion causes more disruption &
segregation in an already traumatised community that has
residents distraught & wasting time & energy on issues that
don‘t help or assist growth in the rebuilding and recovery of an
already wonderfully large community and town. This can also
cause further stress & disconnection with students attending
school that is brought home to the families also.
I have lived in Silver Creek Road Flowerdale for 17 years &
have NEVER been approached or asked for my opinion
regarding the ―Hazeldene Action Group‖, yet are considered
part of this group without my acknowledgement only because
of my location (which I would like to reiterate is Flowerdale).
The HAG are misinforming the community about what
assistance we have received. As a Flowerdale community
member & resident, I have received much assistance through
the CRC, Community House, Govt. and VBRRA etc. and for
the HAG to say they have not received assistance is
CLEARLY WRONG and ―stir mongering‖ in my opinion.
Since the fires when I lost my property & small business, I
have had some wonderful assistance through the Flowerdale
Community & have received goods that were donated to the
Flowerdale community after the fires as a Flowerdale resident
& community member. (not Hazeldene).
Why would I want to cause segregation within the
community I live in & spend energy on separating from
my community ?
Many other residents & neighbours near me in Silver Creek
Road have spoken to me and expressed their concern of the
segregation of the community & that they are included in
decisions that they have no knowledge of or that we are part of
this ―action‖ group only because of where we live ! this does
not constitute membership or support !
This is causing much anguish, which is just adding to the
trauma of recovery after the fires.
The HAG do not speak on my behalf (nor have ever asked
me if they can) and many of my neighbours have
expressed the same opinion as myself.
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I don‘t support or recognise the ―HAG‖ but am part of the
Flowerdale Community
I wish that we can all be one & work together
I don‘t see things with ―rose coloured‖ glasses, but recognise
that if we all work together we will be stronger and healthier as
a community and town that includes all of us.
Don‘t criticize the decisions within our community if you don‘t
participate or attend meetings and put your opinion forward &
ask if others feel the same or not ! Not as a separate group,
but part of the larger community for the greater good of all
within.
One of the hottest issues brought up over many community
meetings is ―Communication‖; if we don‘t work together &
communicate as ―one‖ & include everyone in the valley as one
community & town, there is only going to be segregation &
wasted energy on matters that don‘t assist in any recovery or
rebuilding of a community
There is no town ―Hazeldene‖ ! some of the members of the
HAG are already part of a larger town & community of
Flowerdale that is signposted and recognised by Govt. &
others.
South of the service road & Silver Creek Road is a sign that
welcomes visitors to ―Flowerdale‖ and no mention anywhere of
the so called town ―Hazeldene‖ Even my property title states
that it is in the parish of ―Flowerdale‖ this breakaway group
causes much confusion with all manner of things such as
correspondence, communication and the assistance in
identifying where I am in the case of an emergency (which I
have personally experienced)
I am made to feel like an outcast because of where I live &
therefore ―wrongly‖ associated with the HAG. I am a
Flowerdale resident & community member and PROUD of this.
LETS ALL WORK TOGETHER TO HELP EACH OTHER
BECOME BIGGER & BETTER Why would you live anywhere
else ?
I thank you for reading this letter and hearing my opinion,
With the kindest regards,
Lee McGill
Silver Creek Road, Flowerdale
lee.fergie@live.com
FLOWERDALE/HAZELDENE SURVEY
Have you received your questionnaire? These supposedly
sent out by OUR Council to ALL residents to be filled in and
returned end of August (How many received them!!).
To those who have not received these important (to us
anyway) papers contact YOUR COUNCIL.
Thankyou
A concerned long timer of Flowerdale
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Letters to Editor cont....

I was appalled to read Cr Sally Abbott-Smith‘s
article on Road Reserve Management as it
appears once again, native fauna and flora take
precedence over human life.
She states ―connecting corridors of native
vegetation along these roadways provide vital
pathways‖. What about vital pathways for humans
in times of fire? Roadside vegetation needs to be
at a minimum under our trees. If you were here
on February 7th 2009 like myself and my
husband fighting for our house and life you would
have seen the roadside erupt into flame bringing
down trees blocking peoples only way out.
In Article 7:6, Roadside Clearing, page 305,
Volume 2, Part 2 of the Victorian Bushfires Royal
Commission Final Report they state, ―Protection
of human life is considered the highest priority,
although the commission is also mindful of the
importance of environment protection‖.
Let‘s hope the Murrindindi Shire in their Roadside
Reserve Management Plan put human life first.
That they take note of the Royal Commission‘s
recommendations and they use some
commonsense something which seems to be
lacking.

Pat Cowman

Flowerdale
Bereavement Notice Community Service Hub
Opening Hours
Borg, Anne 30-5-52-11-8-10
In line with changing community needs,
Flowerdale Community Service Hub is
On 11 August mum passed away. now open on the following days:
Without the help and support of the Flowerdale
Community the days after would have been to Monday: 10 am - 4 pm
unbearable to comprehend. Tuesday: 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday: 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday: CLOSED
Special thankyous, to Annie and Odette for Friday: 10 am - 4 pm
catering at the funeral, Flowerdale Primary Saturday: CLOSED
School for their love and support, All my friends Sunday: CLOSED
and family daycare families for their patience,
love and care.
Rainfall
Thankyou Joe Borg, Tanya Hallett & Family,
Ondrus Family and Fialkowski Family. August 2010
(to 24th August) 101mm
Total for July 2010 105mm

Year to Date
The Flowerdale Flyer is now available online to 24th August 2010 680mm
thanks to Julie & Pete. to 31st August 2009 347mm
Go to: www.helpflowerdalenow.blogspot.com
to view the issues back to July 2009 Regards
Virginia

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Flowerdale Junior
Youth Group

OUR TRIP TO PUFFING

BILLY!
BY EMILEE DE MARIA

On the 7th of August Flowerdale

Junior Youth Group went to
Puffing Billy. We went to the hall
at 7.30am and we all waited for
the bus to come. When it came
we all got on and set off for
Puffing Billy When we got there
we got on the train.

We went over a big bridge it was

over a road. We had our feet out
the window it felt like we were
going to fall out and it was my
favourite part of the train ride.

We all got off at Emerald Lake

where we had lunch and then we
went to the park.

After that we went back on the

train and we went back to the bus,
then we went home.

I would like to thank Tanya, Rod

and Julie for taking me to Puffing
Billy. It was the best day ever and
was also a really good experience
that I went on.

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Flowerdale Primary School

(WHERE EVERY DAY IS OPEN DAY)

The long wet winter slowly slides into spring, building works, mud and soggy ovals have restricted the
areas where our children are able to play. The kids have been very patient and understanding about
this, for they can see the new building taking shape every day, and know that before too long they will
be able to reclaim their play areas. Lots of great changes and innovations in the garden are being
planned by our very enthusiastic ―Garden Gnome‖ parents who are a tireless creative force here at
Flowerdale.

We congratulate the large number of children who won a prize in the recent annual Children As
Authors competition. 292 children entered the competition. Flowerdale School did so very well gaining
15 out of the 60 prizes being awarded. That‘s almost half of our children distinguishing themselves in
literacy and bagging one quarter of the prizes. We are so very proud of them all. Well done to:

 Cheyenne Hanson What About A Jelly Fish?

 Levi Nelson Bolt
 Will Parry The Adventures of The Two Headed Freak From Saturn
 Ebony Edge Lizzy and Dissy
 Bonnie Sullivan Ned The Mad Scientist
 Shay Grant Lost
 Katie Varano The Last Dragons and her non fiction book The Dragons
 Jesse Bourke Runescape
 Cheyenne Giddings Bubbles
 Chloe Giddings Snakes
 Sarah Kielbaska Dogs
 Codie McDonald Jasmine
 Lochie Fletcher 2050
 Jack Ronchi Transformers

Each winner receives a book prize or voucher. On behalf of all the children who entered the 2010
competition, we extend a huge thank you to Kwikkat Books who have supported Children As Authors
for many years and who donate a large number of the prizes.

Our student teachers, Anne and Andrew leave us at the end of August after being with us for the
month, and we wish them lots of luck and happiness in the future.

We send our Get Well wishes to Alison McDonald

who has had some snazzy new hips put in to
replace the old ones and help her get around. We
are sure that she‘ll be leading the cross-country
and joining the basketball team by next year.

Lots of excitement is in the air with Hoof Over

Hills on the way in October, and the children
preparing for camps shortly afterwards. The
Grade 5/6 children will be going by boat to Tassie
for a week – the subject of great anticipation in
the big room.

We hope everyone has a great month.

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Flowerdale CFA

We continue to celebrate ‗the new‘ at Flowerdale brigade. Congratulations to Luke, Di, Mark and Chris who
passed their ‗minimum skills‘ training with flying (fire-engine-red) colours in June. All new firefighters receive
this training in how to operate pumps and use hoses, as well as in keeping ourselves and our fellow crew safe
during an emergency event like a fire. Welcome also to Cathy, who has been a firefighter in other brigades
and brings her experience to Flowerdale brigade.

You might have also seen a new red fire tanker making training runs along local roads. The new Flowerdale
tanker arrived in July. Because all crew members ride inside the front cab of this tanker, we are better
protected than on the old tanker, where some of the crew had to ride on the back. The new tanker‘s pumps
and hoses are much easier to use, too. Brigade members are in the process of gaining accreditation to
operate the new tanker.

Flowerdale brigade turned out to two events within the last month. At around 6 pm on 24 June a caravan on
Silver Creek Road caught fire. The fire was put out very quickly and thankfully nobody was injured.

At around 5 pm on 10 July a large tree came down over the Yea-Whittlesea Road at Kinglake West. The
brigade worked with the SES to clear the tree from the road, and directed traffic.

Keep safe,
Kate Hawkins, Flowerdale CFA

Getting familiar with the upgraded equipment Flowerdale firies show off our new tanker

Ikea bed bases

Winter Warmers New and flat pack, no mattress. Available free for
Friday 3rd & 10th September those who lost homes in the fires.
Please contact Bev on 5786 5661 for more details.
2.00-5.00pm
From all over Victoria and NSW people have been busy
knitting and donating goods for bushfire relief.
We have hats and scarves in all kinds of sizes and
colours, blankets, quilts, clothing, craft books and
supplies. Book exchange and cuppa also available.
Sewing machine and overlooker available for use.
If unable to attend at that time
please contact Bev on 57865661.Kinglake West Unit-
ing Church 1050 Main Road, Kinglake West

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PLAYGROUP IS RUNNING FROM REC

RESERSEVE DURING SEPT & OCT
DUE TO HALL RENOVATIONS

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18 August 2010

STUDENTS INVITED TO ENTER PREMIER’S SPIRIT OF ANZAC PRIZE

YEAR 9 and 10 students are being encouraged to enter the 2010-11 Premier‘s Spirit of ANZAC Prize.

The Member for Seymour, Ben Hardman, said the annual prize was established to inspire young Victorians to explore how
the values embodied by our ANZACs – courage, mateship, sacrifice and resilience - continue to define our national identity.

―The Brumby Government is committed to honouring our veterans‘ community to ensure their legacy will always be remem-
bered,‖ he said.

―The Spirit of ANZAC Prize encourages young people to learn more about our war time history and promotes the values of
the ANZAC tradition.

―Students are asked to reflect on what the spirit of ANZAC means and how it continues to be demonstrated today.

"By considering the spirit of ANZAC, students will gain a profound understanding of the courage, mateship and sacrifice
that motivated our veterans.

―Reflecting on the way the spirit of ANZAC continues to resonate will ensure the legacy of our veterans is never forgotten.‖

The Premier‘s Spirit of ANZAC Prize provides ten students with a two-week study tour to sites of historical importance
around Europe and Asia.

During the 2009/10 tour, students visited the Thai-Burma Railway and the Western Front in France.

Students can enter research essays, artworks, musical compositions or audio, video or web-based presentations.

For applications visit the Spirit of ANZAC website at www.veterans.vic.gov.au or phone 9208 3228.

Entries must be received by Friday 8 October 2010.

DEVONSHIRE TEAS

COME ONE !COME ALL !

SUPPORT THIS FUN LOCAL
EVENT 3RD SUNDAY OF
EVERY MONTH

EDDY’S TOWING & TRANSPORT

FREE CAR REMOVAL ALL AREAS FLOWERDALE MARKET
All non-ferrous metals
*We pay up to $100 a car* more for trucks * (conditions apply)* DUE TO HALL RENOVATIONS
Melb Metro daily (MSIC) Wharf acc.
24 hour service, 7 days Trade Towing THE SEPTEMBER MARKET
Metro/Country, Twin Car, Car Capacity
Caravan Relocation, Tractor, Bobcats WILL BE HELD AT THE CFA
Equipment (up to 5 tons)
FULL TILT TRAY SERVICE
NOW MOVING 20 FOOT CONTAINERS
Phone Eddy 0407849252 or 0357978220 NEW STALLS NEEDED URGENTLY
3877 Melba Hwy, Glenburn, 3717 Fax 57978520
www.eddystowing@harboursat.com.au BOOKINGS : ALISON- 5780 1223

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Mayor’s Comment
Peter Beales
9 August 2010
Since the release of the Royal Commission Report
into the 2009 fires there has been a series of formal
and informal meetings between the Premier, Ministers
and officials with selected community members and
public meetings to gain community views of the Com-
mission‘s recommendations.
There has been no meeting between Councillors and
the government but I was present when the Premier
and selected Ministers spoke to representatives of lo-
cal government at a briefing of the Municipal Associa-
tion of Victoria.
We have no influence on the style of consultation or
meeting locations though Council has been repre-
sented at all the meetings held locally that we were
aware of. The consultation process is the State Gov-
ernment‘s and we have no control over it.
Council will be looking at all the recommendations and
forming our own positions; however the Municipal As-
sociation of Victoria will be consolidating the response
from local government from an industry point of view.
The key areas affecting local government are:
 Victoria‘s Bushfire Safety Policy
 Electricity caused fires
 Planning, Building, Land and Fuel Management
 Organisation structures
Local Government funding and resources
I believe that following the review of the Royal Com-
mission‘s findings, the community should have an out-
come that should satisfy most people.
Council has placed its budget out for comment and
copies of the draft budget are available at all council
offices, Eildon Resource Centre and Marysville Re-
building Advisory Centre (RAC). The 2010/2011 Draft
Budget is also available in the Public Comment sec-
tion at www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au.
Written submissions are to be received before 5pm
Thursday 9 September 2010.
I advise members of the community to study the
budget document which is becoming easier to read
each year and also to ask questions and place any
appropriate comments in writing for consideration of
Council before a final decision is made about the
budget.
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20th August 2010
Murrindindi Shire Council continues to work closely
with its communities as we meet our reconstruction
and recovery program commitments following the
2009 bushfires.
As a Council we are aware the reconstruction phase
continues to take longer than we, and everybody else
impacted, would have liked.
The recovery process is also providing challenges on
a scale not seen in rural and small communities. The
health and wellbeing of our residents is very important
to us.
We are listening to our communities and we share the
pain and aguish of those people who want services in
an instant. We are making all efforts to improve the
situation, but it takes time, people and funding.
One area that we have urgently addressed is that of
youth services. It is a mighty challenge. We have
young people across our shire who have been im-
pacted by the 2009 fires in many ways. Some have
been directly impacted, while others have been indi-
rectly affected because of personal relationships with
friends and family of those who suffered so terribly in
2009.
As a Council we have been concerned at the lack of a
fulltime youth worker in Kinglake and we have been
doing our utmost to rectify that situation. We continue
to be a strong advocate for such service provision and
have been working with the Office for Youth in ad-
dressing this issue.
Council has also worked closely with Kinglake youth,
volunteer youth workers, Kinglake CRC, Kildonan,
Family Care and Salvation Army to listen, plan and
address the needs of the young people in Kinglake,
and to provide support to the volunteer youth workers.
This has resulted in Kildonan, which provides a raft of
services including counselling, supporting a fulltime
contracted youth worker which will be funded by the
Murrindindi Shire Youth Bushfire Response Gift
through the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund. We are
currently lobbying for funding to secure a longer term
provision of these services.
Council also employs two youth workers on temporary
arrangements and they have been working tirelessly to
identify service gaps and to deliver a range of youth-
related events and programs. I think our youth website
www.youthmurrindindi.com is testament to our com-
mitment to bring our youth together and provide a fo-
rum that is engaging.
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Mayor’s Comment cont…... There are a range of treatments being explored to

Council has also received plenty of criticism regarding
the new Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessments.
Understandably there is some confusion as to Coun-
cil‘s role and the introduction of these new require-
ments.
The BAL was introduced by the State Government in
response to the 2009 fires and we have a statutory
obligation to see that the criteria is met on all new
properties across our Shire. In fact it is a standard
state-wide regulation.
While Council‘s building department has been assist-
ing many people in their rebuilding efforts, including
architects and registered builders with their independ-
ent BAL assessments, it is ultimately Council‘s respon-
sibility to determine what level applies.
In many instances the Building Department has re-
vised BAL assessments to a lower category due to
the significant tree removal that has occurred since the
fires.
There has been much comment on the imposts this
has caused financially for a number of people wanting
to rebuild. We are sympathetic that there is much
added cost, but the response has been brought in an
attempt to better protect human life..
better protect our towns and respond to
neighbourhood safety. Some areas within the
Murrindindi Shire will be more challenging than others,
however it will be important to address this issue and
communicate it well
As a Council we have endured much criticism in terms
of this new regulations introduced by the state in
relation to the rebuilding process. The rebuilding of
homes equates to the rebuilding of lives, and
everything we can do to assist and facilitate this within
Council remains a high priority.
Some of the criticism has been warranted, and in
those cases we have made efforts to make immediate
changes to our practices or service delivery. In some
cases we cannot make change because of statutory
regulations. On other occasions, while Council has
borne the brunt of attacks we are of the realization that
people are still hurting and frustrated. As a Council we
too would like to return to ‗normal‘.
And while we remain subject to criticism on a range of
fronts, can I say my colleagues and administration
continue to give their all to lift confidence, expedite the
recovery and support communities.
We are all in this together. There is no ―quick fix‖.
While views may vary, by working together as a
community, we will see results.

30th August 2010

During the week I had the pleasure to attend the opening of the Kinglake Ranges Rebuilding Advisory Centre
which was officially opened by Victorian Minister for the Environment, Gavin Jennings. The building is fully
operational with Council, government and community services being offered there.
The night before, the Centre was transformed into a venue for a welcome reception for teachers and students
from the International School in Kabul, Afghanistan who are on a writing/cultural exchange with students from
Diamond Valley College. Both schools‘ students have exchanged experiences about life in Afghanistan and of
the February 2009 fires. Some of the writing has been documented in the book, ―A Thousand Pencils‖ which is
being discussed at the Melbourne Writers‘ Festival. The relationship between the two schools will only grow
over time.
I was also pleased to be at the opening of the Limestone Fire Station with Minister Bob Cameron. The event
also included the presentation of service awards. The new facility will be used as a community hub as well as
a fire station and is a credit to all those who have worked so hard to achieve this result.
Council also had two meetings at Alexandra during the last week, one to deal with submissions to the first year
review of the Council Plan and also the Strategic Resource Plan as well as a normal Council meeting which
was held at Yea. At the latter meeting, Council authorised the Chief Executive Officer to sign contracts for the
rebuild of the Marysville Retirement Village and awarded the contract for the building of Bollygum Park in
Kinglake. Council also approved the issue of a permit for the construction of a 22 unit development in Falls
Road, Marysville.
These projects show the commitment of Council and individuals to continue to rebuild our communities.

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Councillor Comment
5th August 2010
Cr Kevin Bellingham, Cathedral Ward
At a special meeting of council on Wednesday 4 August Council resolved to put on display the Council‘s 2010-
2011 Draft Budget.

An amount of $12,189,913 has been declared as the amount Council intends to raise from the General Rate,
Municipal Charge and annual service charges.

While the council rate increase will be 6 per cent it will be important for ratepayers to note that it will not be a
uniformed increase because of the revaluation of properties which has occurred this year.

The percentage increase is better understood as alternatively 0.2904 cents in the dollar of the Capital Improved
Value (CIV). The CIV is the amount your property has been valued by the council for rate purposes.

Additionally, to the rate charge there are three other costs which will be added:
Municipal Charge - $230.00
This is a charge declared for the purpose of covering some of the administrative costs to council.
Service Rate Charge - $256.00
This charge covers the garbage service including the supply of one 120 litre mobile garbage bin.
Recycling Services - $67.00
This charge covers the supply of a 240 litre recycling bin and collection of your recycling items.

Our community continues to recover from the devastation of the February 2009 bushfire and recovery, rebuild-
ing and community development is still our main focus.

The current cost of bushfire restoration is estimated to be $114 million with estimated compensation of $109 mil-
lion which leaves a long term cost to council of $5 million.
Capital Expenditure for 2010-2011 is $17.81 million which will provide:
 $9.43 million for renewal investment – community centres, retirement village, transfer stations, caravan
parks and swimming pools
 $3.63 million for upgrade works – saleyards development, public conveniences, drainage
$4.73 million for new assets – buildings, community projects, park upgrades, drainage, plant and equipment

Council will borrow $900,000 in 2010-2011 with a further $500,000 per year for the life of the Strategic Resource
Plan so as to fund long term assets. The proposed borrowings include $400,000 to fund the construction of the
roof on the Yea Saleyards, which will be repaid from future saleyard earnings.

The Budget is a responsible budget in consideration of the tasks ahead in future years, the rate of rebuild, the
revenue base and the council‘s ability to maintain the level of services in the long term.

I would like to thank my fellow councillors, staff and department managers, particularly the corporate services
department for the commitment made by all to deliver this 2010-2011 Draft Budget.

We welcome feedback on the Draft Budget and it is now open for public comment. Written submissions can be
made via email to msc@murrindindi.vic.gov.au or posted to Murrindindi Shire Council, PO Box 138, Alexandra,
3714. Submissions will be accepted until 5pm Thursday 9 September 2010

Volunteer Drivers Wanted

We are looking for people who have a manual driver‘s licence
Some spare time
A sense of humor
A sense of wanting to help others to drive the Community Bus.

If this sounds like you ring Judi Pay 5772 0714 (Tues & Wed) for more
information

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Young people to grants will be allocated within the community is an ex-

citing initiative. It ensures young people are able to
guide grants influence decision making and develop skills at the
allocation same time,‖ Cr Ruhr said.

Murrindindi Shire Council is seeking interested young
people aged 12-25 years who live, work or study
within the shire to participate in the ‗Shape Your
Future Youth Grants‘ assessment panel.
Council‘s Community and Customer Service
spokesman Cr Cris Ruhr said this was a great
opportunity for young people to not only learn new
skills, but to guide and determine how grant money will
be best used to assist young people across the shire.
Training will be provided and no experience is
necessary. Just a passion for seeing young people
achieve their dreams.
―To have young people guide decision making on how
the Murrindindi Shire Council‘s youth development
Shape Your Future Youth Grants provide the opportu-
nity for young people to develop projects that support
youth interaction through the arts, sport or events. The
program has also encouraged promotion of young
people‘s needs and aspirations through projects such
as book writing and music.
Interested young people wanting to be part of the as-
sessment panel are required to attend an information
and training session on 13 October 2010 at 5.30pm at
the Yea Shire Hall.
For more information and to register your interest
please contact Murrindindi Shire Council‘s Youth Par-
ticipation Officer, Rani on (03) 5772 0713 or email
youth@murrindindi.vic.gov.au

BUILDING COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE RECOVERY FUND

Special funding is available that will assist communities across Murrindindi Shire in regenerating community
spaces, preserving history or supporting recovery activities.

Murrindindi Shire Council will administer the Community Recovery Fund that encourages participation on a
shire-wide basis and encourages projects between $1000 and $25,000.

Murrindindi Shire Mayor Peter Beales said through the support of the shire‘s Community Recovery Committees,
Council would endorse projects that would bring a sense of ownership and participation to communities.

―I would encourage community groups who have a great project proposal that could support youth, record
bushfire history within communities or have an idea to improve community information access and flow to con-
sider applying as this is a competitive process,‖ Cr Beales said.

―Council will work closely with Community Recovery Committees in assessing the applications for considera-
tion.

―We want to work with groups in supporting their ideas, but we do have a limited amount of funding available.

―As we continue the recovery process, it is important to recognise that communities outside the main fire-
affected regions did play a significant role in supporting those who were devastated in the February 2009 fires.

―This includes towns like Eildon, Alexandra and Yea as they played a vital role in the immediate response and
on-going recovery of our communities.‖

Funding guidelines and application forms are available at www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au and at Council‘s Alexan-
dra, Yea and Kinglake offices.

Applications are now open and will be determined on a monthly basis, submissions will be accepted up until
November 30, 2010.

The Community Recovery Fund is supported by the Australian Government and the Department of Planning
and Community Development.

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Time to clean out chemicals

ChemClear and Murrindindi
Shire Council have joined
forces in providing scheduled
collection points for people to
dispose of any surplus, unwanted, unlabelled,
mixed or out of date agricultural and vet
chemicals.

Council‘s Infrastructure and Assets portfolio

spokesman Cr Bob Flowers said the ChemClear
service provided a range of options for people to
dispose of chemicals safely and under some
guidelines, for free.

―From the hobby farmer through to major

landholders, this service supports best practice
principles in making smart disposal choices for
agricultural and vet chemicals. It is about reducing
and managing risks on farms and in business,‖ Cr
Flowers said.

―There has traditionally been a good response

from people across the shire in utilising this
service. Already, more than 453 litres of
chemicals have been registered for this year‘s
collection.‖

Cr Flowers said the process for collection was

quick and easy.

―People need to follow a few easy steps which are

provided on a toll free number or the collection
website to register their unwanted chemicals for
retrieval. They are given an appointment time Hoof over hills
and location to meet the retrieval team to drop off Flowerdale Victoria
their registered chemicals for disposal,‖ Cr
Flowers said. Friday 15th – Sunday 17th October
ChemClear collects registered chemicals 2010
produced by manufacturers supporting the
Industry Waste Reduction Scheme. These Community Night: Saturday
chemicals are classified as Group 1 and are
collected free of charge. 16th October
Spit Roast & Salads, local
As an additional service, ChemClear collects what entertainment including the
are classified as Group 2 chemicals. These
agricultural chemicals are de-registered, product Flowerdale Primary School Choir,
out of date by a period of two years, mixed, Poets and Hoof Over Hills Band
unlabelled, unknown, or, produced by a “Ruckus”.
manufacturer not contributing to the stewardship
program. Daytime horse and cart rides (Gold coin
donation)
There is a cost for disposal of Group 2 products
which is quoted to the waste holder once their Raffles, Auction, Merchandise for Sale. Drinks at very
registration has been processed. reasonable prices. (Proof of ID required. Children under 18
years must be with a parent or legal guardian to enter the
Registration for this year‘s October collection property)
closes on 3 September. People can register at
1800 008 182 or visit www.chemclear.com.au TICKETS AT GATE: Adults $15, Kids U18 $5

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Media Release
Phone: (03) 5772 0333 Fax: (03) 5772 2291

30 August 2010
Damien Cocks

PLAN PUTS COUNCIL ON PATH TO MEETING COMMUNITY NEEDS

Murrindindi Shire Council has endorsed the first year review of its Council and Strategic Resource Plan.

Mayor Peter Beales said the Plan would continue to guide the Council on strategic projects, initiatives and financial man-
agement through to 2013.

―Our attention now turns to meeting the year two objectives of our Plan, in particular the transition phase from bushfire
recovery to across-shire operations,‖ Cr Beales said.

―We have set some challenging targets, but we have every confidence that we will continue to see positive changes
across the shire that will instill a strong belief that this is a great place to live, work, invest and visit.

―Our 2009-13 Plan is wide-ranging and includes activities such as the development of the Murrindindi 2030 Community
Plan, grooming our up and coming young leaders through our youth services program, lobbying for funding to keep on
improving our recreational facilities and developing a range of programs to support our business and tourism operators.‖

Cr Beales said the Council was now looking to finalise its 2010/11 budget and continuing to work on a comprehensive
community response with the handing down of the Royal Commission report into the 2009 bushfires.

―One of the key activities in this work around budgets, strategic planning and financial management has been our open
dialogue with our community and taking on board their comments and thoughts,‖ Cr Beales said.

―We have many demands to meet because of the make-up of our communities. As a result we are striving to achieve the
best outcome at all times for the shire as a whole.‖

The draft Budget is open for public comment. Written submissions can be made via email to
msc@murrindindi.vic.gov.au or posted to Murrindindi Shire Council, PO Box 138, Alexandra, 3714. Submissions will be
accepted until 5pm Thursday 9 September 2010.

19 August 2010
Damien Cocks

Anzac Centenary: have your say

Murrindindi Shire Council Mayor Peter Beales is encourag-

Council has a brochure at its reception offices in Alexandra,
ing people across the shire to put forward their ideas on
Yea and Kinglake that explain the submission process or
how the Australian community should mark the Anzac Cen-
people can go to www.anzaccentenary.gov.au for more infor-
tenary.
mation.‖
―The Anzac Centenary will take place from 2014 to 2018
Submissions are sought on the following six themes:
and will commemorate 100 years since Australia‘s involve-
ment in the First World War and also a century of service in  Century of service
war, defence, and peacekeeping,‖ Cr Beales said.  Community engagement
 Infrastructure and capital works
―The Australian Government is asking for community ideas
on how to best mark this very important part of Australia‘s
 Education, public awareness and community access
history.  Commemorative services
International relations and cooperation.
―I would encourage schools, community groups, ex-service
organisations and individuals to take part in this process. The public submission process will remain open until 17
September 2010.
―Across the Murrindindi Shire we continue to see growing
numbers at our Anzac Day services. In fact this year‘s ser-
vices were described as some of the biggest.

―A national commission has been appointed to review sub-

missions – no matter how big or small.
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Phone: (03) 5772 0333 Fax: (03) 5772 2291
Community initiatives target health
and wellbeing
More than $8 million has been allocated to
community services in the 2010/11 Murrindindi Shire
Council Draft Budget.
Children and family, aged and disability, library and
customer service, recreation and community
development have all been targeted in the proposed
budget.
Mayor Peter Beales said Murrindindi‘s youth, aged
and those with a disability would be a major focus
with more than $3 million committed to programs
and activities.
―Murrindindi‘s youth will benefit from more than $1.5
million committed to youth leadership and
development programs and further development of
the youth website.
―Further more, $1.8 million will be directed toward
continuing our successful Active Service Model and
Home and Community Care programs.
―The Active Service Model aims to extend healthy
life expectancy and quality of life for all our people
as they age and recognises that ageing takes place
within the context of friends, neighbours and family
members and our HACC program is about
supporting people to be more independent at home
and in the community. Through our services we
continue to attempt to keep people active and
healthy and living independently in their homes.
―It is all about ensuring we provide services for all
members of our communities to enable good health
and wellbeing while we continue our journey through
recovery and improving the quality of life for the
Murrindindi community‖ Cr Beales said.
Cr Beales said a number of programs were funded
through monies provided by state and federal
agencies.
The draft Budget is open for public comment.
Written submissions can be made via email to
msc@murrindindi.vic.gov.au or posted to
Murrindindi Shire Council, PO Box 138, Alexandra
3714. Submissions will be accepted until 5pm
Thursday 9 September 2010.
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Infrastructure projects support shire’s growth
Murrindindi Shire Council will expend more than $6.2
million on roads, streets, bridges and drainage across
2010/11.
It is part of Council‘s commitment to enhancing the
sustainability of its infrastructure and recognising the
changing needs and expectations of the shire‘s
communities.
Mayor Peter Beales said Council‘s infrastructure and
capital works program was challenging when setting
the draft budget.
―It is about getting the balance right. I can assure
residents that each member of Council provided a
robust case for funding for individual wards, but it was
important that we took into account the bigger picture
of the shire,‖ Cr Beales said.
Council has outlined $17.8 million for its capital works
program for 2010/11.
Council has outlined $17.8 million for its capital works
program for 2010/11.
Among the projects for renewal, upgrades, starting
new or on-going include:
$1.5 million Bollygum Park, Kinglake
$1.07 million Kinglake Early Learning Centre
$895,000 gravel road resheeting
$813,000 bridge rebuilding program
$800,000 Yea Saleyards roofing
$733,000 resealing of sealed roads
$439,000 Flowerdale Community Centre
$136,000 CJ Dennis Centennial Trail, Toolangi
$113,000 for new library books
$49,000 Eildon basketball court
$49,000 Narbethong Streetscape
$37,000 Murchison Gap Observation platform
―Infrastructure development and maintenance is a
significant challenge for Council,‖ Cr Beales said.
―We are mindful of the community‘s expectations that
we will continue to bring on-line new infrastructure, but
we must also consider the on-going maintenance
costs.
―Our priorities during the next 12 months align with the
Council Plan. We have presented a sound program
that is designed to further enhance the rebuilding
agenda and develop projects that will provide
economic stimulus and growth.‖
Cr Beales said a number of capital works projects had
been supported through state and federal government
funding.
The draft Budget is open for public comment. Written
submissions can be made via email to
msc@murrindindi.vic.gov.au or posted to Murrindindi
Shire Council, PO Box 138, Alexandra, 3714.
Submissions will be accepted until 5pm Thursday 9
September 2010.
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Application open for

Shape Your Future Youth Grants Program
Individual Sponsorship $500 (inclusive)
Small Grant $2,000 (inclusive)
Are you aged between 12-25 years with an idea for an activity or
project?
Do you live, work or study within the Shire of Murrindindi?

The grants support projects and activities that are facilitated for young
people and led by young people in the local community

Council will assist you with:

Details of eligibility criteria
Provide guidance on completing the application form
Explore ideas and opportunities for prospective projects

Project ideas include:

Movie Night
Organising a Music/Dance/Drama event
Holding a Skateboard Competition
Attending a leadership camp/summit
Run a youth issues workshop
Financial support with art materials to enter your artwork in an art
exhibition
First round
Applications Open 2 August 2010
Applications Close: 29 October 2010
To discuss your ideas and application please contact Rani (03) 5772 0713
Or visit www.youthmurrindindi.com

Kinglake Early Learning Centre

(Murrindindi Shire Council)
Positions available for Permanent
and Casual Child Care.
Open Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm.
Catering for children from 0 to 6 years.
Fully Qualified staff offering
programs to suit the needs of all children.
Special fee relief available to eligible families.
Stockfeed Government rebate also available.

Pizza -Thursday Night Please call Natalie or Tanya on 5786 5564

to arrange your child's enrolment.
Fruit & Vegetables
Take-away Food Country Fire Authority
Captain: Glenn Woods
Post Office Meets: 7.30pm 1st Tuesday of month,
Training: 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month at 9.00am
Cappuccino
Firewood & Gas Station: 5780 2179
Emergency: 000

5780 1202
Opening hours 7am-6.30pm DEADLINE FOR OCTOBER EDITION
IS 21ST SEPTEMBER
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Your Health and Wellbeing

From Community Health

Sleep – our body’s recharge cycle

Early to bed and early to rise keeps a man healthy, wealthy and wise. Late to bed and
early to rise gives a man bags under his eyes! Sleep is the body‘s way of recharging and repairing itself but modern sleep
habits are sabotaging this lifesaving process.

Sleep is as important for the human body as food and oxygen. Deprive yourself of a full nights sleep for long enough and
you will soon see the effects.

There are several reasons people do not get enough sleep and these include shift work, sleep disorders, poor sleep envi-
ronments (noisy, too hot or cold, snoring bedmates) and medications that disrupt sleep. However it seems that on top of all
those ―legitimate‖ reasons we are our own worst enemy when it comes to getting a good night sleep.

Busy social lives, late night computer use and TV watching are just some of the ways we fritter away important sleep time.
Many people find these activities very relaxing after a long day – especially in the quite times after the kids have gone to
bed! However studies have shown that full relaxation and repair of the body can only be achieved by the deep sleep cycles
that happen when we get the right amount of sleep for our stage of life.

Being grumpy and irritable, yawning and having trouble concentrating, slow reaction times and reduced decision-making
skills are only a few of the next day effects of sleep deprivation. For children it can also cause hyperactivity, poor concen-
tration and learning at school, temper tantrums and a reluctance to get out of bed in the morning.

The total amount of sleep each person needs can differ but a good guide is:

Primary school children – need about nine to 10 hours.

Teenagers – need about nine to 10 hours too.
Adults – need about eight hours, depending on individual factors. We tend to need less sleep as we age, but be
guided by your own state of alertness – if you feel tired during the day, aim to get more sleep.

A good sleeping environment will also help you get the best sleep when you do make it into bed. Keep the room at a tem-
perature between 16 – 20°C. Try to avoid mentally simulating activities before bedtime, including TV watching and internet
use. Try and keep to a regular bedtime - routine can help prepare the body for sleep.

Have you been robbing the sleep bank for too long? It may be time to make some deposits. You never know… you might
rack up enough sleep credits to extend your own life!

Source: Better Health Channel www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au

Yea Community Health - Yea & District Memorial Hospital – phone 5736 0410
Alexandra Community Health - Alexandra District Hospital - 5772 0800

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The Flowerdale Flyer can be accessed via our Flowerdale Blogspot

www.helpflowerdalenow.blogspot.com . If you would like to notified of when its
updated on site please contact jbateman@y7mail.com to be added on
database.

You will also be notified during the month to keep up to date with latest
information in our area and surrounds? An email will be sent of what is new on
blogspot with community events, articles, general information in regards to
Bushfire Recovery.

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LOCAL TRADIES LIST

LOCAL
t Cabinet Maker
We wan
you TRADIES Renzo Ukosich -New kitchens & renovations 5780 2278

Gardening
Only $5 a month Name Patrick's Mowing and Gardening 0413 687 679
Josh Sommers - all round Gardener 0438 306 616
must be prepaid Expertise
(Leave at the Store) Phone number is Landscaping
Alex Jones - Pavescape Paving, concreting,
all that’s needed bobcat hire, excavator, post holes 0409 338 130
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Painting & Decorating
Tradies list
And watch the Adam Thomas -painter/ decorator.
Roof painting & pressure cleaning 0420 991 834
Contact
PAULA 5780 2027 jobs flow in Roofing Plumber
Tony Nagel - Repairs & Restoration 0439 182 677

Plasterer
st Peter Kiss - New buildings, Renovations,
1 Kinglake Scout Group Repairs—no job too big or small 0413 741 396

Cub News
Term 3 will be a busy
one for the Cubs. We
DO YOU NEED TO LOSE A FEW KILOS?
have already invested 5 'Lighten' Up' is a fun way to help you to lose weight in a friendly
new cubs to our pack, atmosphere with like minded people.
Ruby, Kate, Lachie,
Grace and Dylan. Some
This self-help group costs only $4 per week with lots of handouts
of our Cubs attended a and incentives. It runs on Monday evenings with a 6.00 - 6.30pm
district flying day at weigh-in and then a short sharing of recipes, hints and sometimes
Moorabbin airport re- some very light exercise.
cently and had the op- If you are interested please ring Alison: 57801223 in the
portunity to have an extensive tour but unfortunately bad evenings.
weather prevented them from getting to fly in a plane. With
spring just around the corner we will be a lot more active out-
doors and looking forward to getting to know our new district.
Don't forget your gum leaves.
Yours in Cubbing, Hathi. ADVERTISING RATES
Scout News 1/16 page $10.00
Firstly I would like to welcome our newest Scout Gryffyn Dar- 1/8 page $20.00
cey. I‘m sure you‘ll have a great time as a Scout with 1st Kin- 1/4 page $30.00
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Congratulations to Van French on completing her Pioneer Full page $90.00
Cord, great effort Van. Classified Ads $1 line
We recently had a visit by a local paramedic Darren Griffiths. Personals free
Darren spoke to the Scouts about first aid, emergencies and
his role as a paramedic and then ran a fun first aid quiz. Email the Community House at fch@internode.on.net, or post to
Thank you Darren. PO Box 2008, Hazeldene 3658.
Coming up we have the District billycart race on Saturday
11th September and a rock climbing night at Hardrock in Nun-
awading on Friday 17th September.
Venturer News
Coming up the Venturers are going hiking at Wilsons Prom- Mobile Library Visits:
ontory National Park and are planning a ‗Paintball‘ trip to
South Australia.
Thinking of Joining? Hazeldene bus stop 1.30 to 4.30pm 5th & 19th August,
If you are interested in joining Kinglake‘s original and most
dynamic youth group as a Cub, Scout or Venturer, or you are If you have internet access at home you can reserve books at the
an adult looking for a rewarding outlet as a leader or an as- Yarra Plenty Regional Library website (www.yprl.vic.gov.au) and
collect them from the Mobile Library.
sistant please contact:
Group Leader Ray Bartlam. Phone: 5786 1529 or by e-mail
chriscobern68@hotmail.com
If would like to find out more about Scouting visit
www.vicscouts.asn.au
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What’s on at your Community House?

Community Dinners- (.each fortnight) next dinner on September 10th, 24th (Zumba Night). We
meet at the Recreation Reserve to enjoy a meal together, all welcome Adults- $5 Children $3 and
under 5 free. Club Bar opens at 5.45pm. Meals are from 6-8 pm. Thank you to the ongoing support
from Julie Whittaker Smith, our amazing volunteer who travels from Chadstone for each dinner.
Life Drawing- If you would be interested in joining this class, please call the Community House to add
your name to the list. Classes will be at 7pm in the evening (Our tutor Lou will advise of date shortly)
$10.
Grace Church- Want some peace in your life? Come to a Church service with a difference… each
fortnight next service is on September 5th from 10am at the Flowerdale Recreation Reserve
Kids Dance Class– Will resume with Kirran in October
Kids Music Group- with enormous thanks to Sony and The Salvation Army on Fridays at 4pm
Belly Dancing Basics- each fortnight with Tutor- Kristen September 9th (No classes over School
Holidays) $10 Come and have a good laugh with us and NO, you don‘t need to show your belly!
All Day Morning Tea- Every Tuesday from 10-2.30 Come up and connect with your community enjoy
a cuppa, cake and a chat, casual and relaxed atmosphere and everybody is welcome- with Thanks to
Grace Church
Art Group- A self led group at the Recreation Reserve from 1-3 pm each Wednesday, bring your
supplies and project to this social group
Lighten Up Weight loss group designed with you in mind all welcome incentives, menu ideas, weigh in
from 6pm Monday‘s, with Tutor- Alison. Flowerdale Primary School.
Kim’s Fitness and Fun- Stay on for Fitness and Fun with Tutor- Kim from 7pm $5, Recreation
Reserve
Thankyou to Russell Pitt for organizing the donation of fitness equipment including, bench press,
treadmill, exercise bikes etc.
Playgroup- at the Recreation Reserve on Wednesdays from 10-12.30. From Newborn to preschool.
Please bring a piece of fruit to share. $2 per family (See the separate program) For more information
call Louise- 0425814302
Youth Group- see separate programs in the Flyer Vicky, Nigel and John Senior Leaders (57801343)
and Tanya and Rod Hallett- Junior Leaders (57801262)
Patchwork-At the Primary School on Tuesday evenings from 7-9 pm, cost $4 and the first Saturday of
each month from 9.30-3.30 cost $5
Japanese Cookery with Hiroko- $12.50 next session on September 25th from 10-12.30 at the
Recreation Reserve or venue to be advised if renovations have begun) Bookings essential to enjoy a
traditional Japanese meal together after learning how to make it.

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What’s on at your Community House?

Massage/ Chiropractors/Osteopathy/ Acupuncture- Each Tuesday, 1-4pm the Community House is

delighted to offer the services from the Hands On Health professionals and RMIT students and
clinician Helen. Acupuncture on Tuesday the September 7th with Marta. Bookings must be made with
Chris, Community House.
Op Shop- Call in and have a browse you may pick up a bargain volunteers are always needed so if
you have a few hours to spare please call Hiroko on 57802664
Annie on UGFM- each Saturday morning on 88.9/ 98.9 UGFM Annie gives the Flowerdale Report
―Good Morning Murrindindi‖ has a wide listening audience and Annie can be listened to at 9.30 each
week.
Illuminated by Fire (partnership with Regional Arts Victoria)- Sharon Collins has now hand casted
over 80 community members hands. See flyer for bookings and details. ―Enlightened Spirits‖ launch
November 20th please keep date free more details will follow.
Flowerdale Senior’s Group- Come in and help develop the exciting Calendar of events for a Year of
activities (anyone over 55 welcome to join) please come in on a Tuesday morning to help with the
planning with Trish, Max, Judy and Jan.
Physical Activity Group- For over 55‘s an exciting range of classes are planned with Rickie Nuske
including Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates, walking, strength training, aerobics etc… Please come and get
involved, begins shortly and all sessions free of charge. Yoga beginning shortly.
Flowerdale Food Share- Thanks to the ongoing partnership with Berry Street and the Victorian Food
Bank. Phone Alison Dyson or come up and speak with Odette. If you are in desperate need of fire
wood, please call the Community House.
Ladies Chainsaw Classes– Due to popular demand another serious of workshops will commence
next term. Enormous thanks to Peter Auty.
Clinical Hypnotherapy/Counselling/Naturopathy- Alan provides a truly holistic and caring approach
to personal issues and health. A senior practitioner. Appointments made through Community House.
Cheese Making - Hard Cheeses with Dorothy Garner, Saturday 6th November, 10-3pm. Bookings
through Community House, $35. Please bring light lunch to share and please bring a container to hold
approx 1kg of cheese.
Hairdressing - September 17th, 1-5pm each Friday make appointments through Community House.
With thanks to Lisa McKinna. Please see flyer at store for services and price list.

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COMMUNITY NUMBERS
FLOWERDALE CFA Emergency 000
BOBCAT/EXCAVATOR HIRE Police- Kinglake 5786 1333
Yea 5797 2630
 7.5 ton excavator
 5 ton excavator TXU Power Failure 131 799
 Rock breaker Help for Wildlife 0417 380 687
 Bobcat Flowerdale School 5780 1264
 Road sweeper
 Pallet forks Flowerdale Kinder 5780 2020
 Tip truck JP (Lyn Gunter) 5780 2382
 Grabs Doctor - Yea 5736 0444
 Trencher 150mmx1200mm depth
Hospital-Yea 5736 0400
Community House (Hall) 5780 2664
22 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN EARTHWORKS AND Hazeldene Store 5780 1202
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION Flowerdale Hotel 5780 1230
EXCAVATION/SLASHING Vet—Yea 5797 2333
Whittlesea 9716 2495
HOLES BORED - 300MM, 450MM & 600MM
Bushfire Case Management Service 1800 050 400
SUPPLIER OF ALL QUARRY PRODUCTS
Bushfire Building Advice Line 1300 360 320
Relief Centre 5780 2625
FULLY INSURED
DHS Hub (Leanne) 5780 2704
For advice, estimates or quotes phone
Mental Health Advice Line 1300 280 737
Andrew 0428 550 405

A local Flowerdale business

The Flowerdale Hotel

3325 Whittlesea Yea Road Flowerdale Ph: 57801230
Septembeer 2nd 6.30-8.30
Illuminated by Fire hand casting’s
By Sharon Collins in the Bar
Open Mic Jam Session
Sunday Septembeer 5th 2pm ish
Acoustix session
Sunday Septembeer 19th 1.30 pm ish
Father’s Day
Septembeer 5th Bookings NOW Taken

Andrew sibley unveiling of his new painting

The Flowerdale Frolickers (ladies)
Octobeer 2nd 11.30am
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