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Issue No. 71March 2011 PO Box 2008, Hazeldene 3658

Distribution: 500 copies to Silver Creek Rd., Silver Parrot Rd., Creekside Drive., Riverside Cres., Service Road, Moore s Rd., Spring Valley Rd. Upper KingParrot 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, Hazelden e, or emailed to the Community Ho use at [email protected]

Flowerdale Primary 3

Junior Youth Group 4

Letter to Editor 5

Flowerdale CFA 7

Kinglake Scouts 10

MSC 22

Locatl Tradies 26

Flowerdale Community 28

Contact Numbers32

Inside this issue:

Charcoal FootprintFebruary 6th 2011Hey, look what I made was what Lain McDonald said to us when he

saw us looking at the awesome Peace Sign hanging around his neck.

And later, just for a moment, we were sure it was a kitten sitting across

the table from us. A girl kitten who was threading jewels and beautifulbeads on to a bracelet. How could that be? Had we fallen down arabbit hole? But no a closer inspection revealed that it was Ruby Reed

who was tricking us with the coolest face paint you could imagine.

Stopping by the Flowerdale Sports Club tent to pick up a delicious bur-

ger and salad, we started to notice that the fairies, the cats, the pup-

pies, the fierce tigers and the mini-superheroes were actually kids who

had been visiting with Kristen and her magic paintbrush.

When our newest Junior Citizen of the Year, Skyler Hunter, showed us the

little patchwork embroidered purse she had made, we were quite

gobsmacked. When we opened her purse, there was a tiny wooden broach and a lovely neck-

lace. And of course, she told us that she had made them all. Skyler had been visiting with resident

woodworking artist, Tony Turner (Of Illuminated By Fire Tree fame), and Tracey Styles who had

bought thousands of colourful beads and trinkets for the kids to turn into jewellery, and Vicky Miller

who was surrounded by hundreds of little colourful patchwork pieces.

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Flowerdale Flyer March 2011

As we peeked into the large tent, a pint sized monster oozing blue slimy glug from head to toegreeted us with a massive smile. But monsters dont smile,

we thought. And when we looked again, it wasnt a mon-

ster at all. It was James Simpson taking finger painting to a

new dimension, with Sal Phillips and Jan Stutchbury, all inno-

cence and smiles when the more adventurous youngsters

decided to cover themselves from head to toe in the glori-

ous blue slime. Every parents best friend those two.!!!

We ambled past the Junior Youth Group stand to buy a

quick raffle ticket and devour a delicious sultana muffin

from Tanya, Rod and the kids. And we noticed Sharon

Collins moving hastily back and forth from one of the tentsto the Hall in a very odd way arms outstretched in front of

her, with the sleeve of a white T-Shirt in each hand a bit

like a running clothes line. As we near the Hall, the mystery is solved when we see Sharon hanging

colourful hand painted t-shirts on the makeshift line to dry designs and patterns of every imagin-

able kind and all created by kids.

Must be time for some tea and scones, we thought, and ducked into the Hall only to discover that ithad been transformed into the most wonderful gallery of photography, painting, woodwork, leather

work, glass work all produced by artists from our very own Flowerdale Valley.

A visit to the new Hub Offices resulted in is taking away a tiny USB device which held more than 600

photos of Flowerdale and its people taken since February 7 th 2009. We had been given a previewof the pictures in the form of a slide show earlier, in the afternoon and there were more than a few

glistening eyes when we saw our lives in the past two years light up on the screen.

Charcoal Footprint has been a labour of love for our local Protographic Artist, Samm Hall. Having

bought a lovely block of land some years back, Samm, her Partner Reece and kids Ryan and Tom

used the block as a weekend retreat. They were in Flowerdale two years ago when fire changedthe face, but not the spirit, of our Valley, and they played very active roles in helping our commu-

nity walk along the path of slow recovery. Apart from extensive hands-on practical help in the days,

weeks and months after the fires, Samm put her passion for photography into action. For these past

two years, she has been present at almost every major and minor event in Flowerdale and has

taken many thousands of pictures. Humble and sensitive in her approach, Samm always asks do

you mind? before taking any photos .

February 6th 2011, just shy of two years since the fires, was the day that the Flowerdale website was

launched by our Community Facilitators, John Burgess from the Flowerdale Recovery Committee

and Pete Williams from Deloittes Digital who has quietly walked beside us in our long journey, offer-

ing help without ever asking or expecting anything in return.

The generosity of the human spirit evokes something in Flowerdale people which causes them to

repay the giver a thousand fold. And that was what Sunday 6th February at the Flowerdale Hall was

all about. A huge volunteer team from the community ensured that Charcoal Footprint was a day

not ever to be forgotten in

Flowerdale.

We wouldnt live anywhere

else.

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Luna Park Excursion

The weather was grim when Rod and I awoke on SaturdayMorning. We were almost certain we organised the mostexpensive Maccas run in history.As we headed off the mountain with the 24 youth groupchildren in the bus and acar it was like we weretravelling from one countryto another. The eather inthe city was absolutely

awesome.What a day we had, from the tame carousel to the upside downpharohs curse, all the children and leaders found rides to amusethemselves.The day was split by a McDonalds lunch which is always achallenge for the Maccas staff.The children were amazing. I was so proud of their behaviourtoward each other and the public.Flowerdale we have amazing children and I couldnt have askedanymore from our kids.Special thanks go to our volunteers, Michelle &

Vicki for their support on the day and we couldnthave done it without you.If you would like further information on anyactivity or joining Youth Group please contactthe leaders Tanya and Rod Hallett 0408333953.

JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP NEEDSYOUR HELP

We are having an Easter Raffle. 3

hampers to be drawn on April 9th,please see our families for your tickets.

Volunteers needed for a monthlysausage sizzle at the FlowerdaleMarket.

Volunteer drivers for bus with HR trucklicence and working with childrencheck. Also to drive children to campon 18th-20th March.Please contact Tanya ASAP if you canhelp with any of the above so we can

continue to provide as many activities aswe can for our children.

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Letters To the Editor

Flowerdale Youth Groups

Needs Volunteers with

Working with Childrens

Check

Have you got a spare few hours to come & help with

Youth Groups.We need as many parents as possible to assist, themore we have means you wont have to attend every

session.

Contact Community House on 57802664

UPDATE ON EXISTING BICYCLE/WALKINGPATH

I rang Murrindindi Shire Offices on Friday 18th ofFebruary to see what was happening regardingour existing bicycle/walking path from SilverCreek Road to Moores Road.

A gentleman rang me back stating a contractorhad been appointed and the contract includedthree paths, one Kinglake, one in Kinglake Westand ours. The Shire stated They are starting inKinglake, then Kinglake West, and finallyFlowerdale and hoping to have it completed byJune.RegardsPat

Come & Support Flowerdale Youth

Group

We are holding monthly Sausage Sizzles atthe Flowerdale Market once a month as afundraiser to buy equipment, allow the youthto continue activities and go on excursions.

All Welcome

CONGRATULATIONS LILY AND VINCE

Their friends, family and neighbours wish ourmost recent newly-weds, Lily Stutchbury and herhusband Vince, a long and happy marriage filledwith warmth, understanding, care and sunshine.

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Wood Splitter available Full Time inFlowerdale

As part of the Tool Library in Flowerdale we now have apermanent Wood Splitter available.

To book you need to contactHenry 0427 808 435

Flowerdale's 2011 Blackberry Bash

On the weekend of the 12th and 13th of February, Flowerdale banded together to make a large dentinto blackberry infestation in the area. Since the fires, the opportunistic weed has gained anunwelcome foothold and residents have joined forces to ensure that the problem is nipped in thebud. Around 40 residents participated in the Blackberry Bash. Funding for herbicide was suppliedby the DPI's Adopt-A-Stream program with locals providing the labour force and some spraying and

personal protective equipment. Also kindly lent for the event were spray units from both StrathCreek and Reedy Creek Landcare Groups, the Shire of Murrindindi and a 1000 litre water tankerfrom Flowerdale CFA. These made the task so much more efficient. The team managed todisseminate some 10,000 litres of chemical and more could have been utilised. In addition to this,individual landholders undertook significantamounts of private spraying under their ownsteam during this week. Being such a wetseason and bearing in mind the MacquariePerch larvae life cycle period, it was decided inconsultation with DSE to schedule the spray forthis weekend. To ensure minimal adverse

effect on our waterways guidelines weredetailed as each resident collected theirallocation of chemicals. The heavens werefavourable and it was a sunny weekend,ensuring a more effective outcome.Flowerdale has now shown its commitment tothe minimisation of noxious weeds in thevalley. The Flowerdale 'Environment WorkEngine' has recently been formed to promoteenvironmental enhancement and enrichment and will undertake other projects in the future.

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FLOWERDALE CFAGreen is the new black.

Those of us who slavishly follow fashion trendsor maybe flick through theoccasional Womens Weekly at the dentistsknow that black outfits make everymodern girl (and bloke) look and feel glamorous.

But Flowerdale has trended from black to glamorous green, thanks to all this rain. Green hills, newgreen leaves on the trees, new green trees sprouting on every roadside. Green grass up to yourarmpits, grass that grows six inches in a day. Grass that is becoming boring to mow.

Flowerdales fire danger sign has barely moved off Green (Low to Moderate), which is good news forfire fighters. However, we are still in the middle of fire season, and still need to be mindful of firedanger. Just one hot, windy day will change the fire danger instantly. Please check the sign locatedoutside the Fire Station for todays fire danger.

Turnouts. Over summer, Flowerdale Brigade has attended several accidents and fires. On 9

February, the brigade attended a fire on Forest Road, which turned out to be a domestic burn-off thatshould not have been lit. Because we are still in the fire season, fires cannot be lit without a writtenCouncil permit. Call Council to arrange a written permit before burning off any material.

On 4 February, the brigade attended a report of a faulty smoke alarm. Why not check your smokealarm now? Have a look at the 5-step check in the box.

On 29 January, we attended a motorcycle accident on the Murchison Spur, along with Strath/ReedyCreek, Yea and Glenburn brigades.

On 12 January, the brigade attended an accident where a vehicle spun around on the Yea

Whittlesea Road and hit an embankment. Light rain had made the roads very slippery.

And on 25 December, Christmas Night, a power pole caught fire on the YeaWhittlesea Road nearthe Fire Station. The flames went out as quickly as they started, and the brigade made sure peopleand property were safe, and the electricity company was on its way, before we closed the scenedown.

Training. Training has continued on the new fire tanker. Most firies also attended some training inYea on the new digital radios that the CFA will roll out over the next few years.

Next training and meeting at the Fire Station. Training is on the first and third Sundays, and the

brigade meeting is on the first Tuesday.TrainingSunday 6 and 20 February, 9 am.MeetingTuesday 1st March, 7.30 pm.

If we keep mowing the grass, it will mean a safer summer & autumneven if weve (almost) hadenough of lawnmowers.Kate Hawkins, Flowerdale CFA

5-step-check for your smoke alarm. How easy is this?

1. Find your smoke alarm on the ceiling2. Find a broomstick3. Use the broom handle to press the safety button on the bottom of the alarm4. Wait until the alarm beeps5. If it doesnt beep, change the battery or get a new alarm.

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WE ARE LOOKING FOR MORE

VOLUNTEERS TO DISTRIBUTE THE

FLOWERDALE FLYER.

If you can help once a month to distribute

please contact

0418 589 072

Rainfall

February 2011(to 22nd February) 125mmTotal for January 2011 162mm

Year to Date

to 22nd February 2011 287mmto 28th February 2010 127mmTotal 2010 1204mm

RegardsVirginia

The Murrindindi Toy Library commences itssecond year in February and the Committeeencourages you to come and join in the fun!With over 950 toys, and unlimited borrowinglimits, they are sure you will find something thekids will love to play with! Toys include puzzles,games, DVD's and CD's, costumes, music, sci-ence, home corner, transport, Duplo, baby, con-struction and more! And with the membershipfees from any new membership taken out be-tween now and the end of February 2011 beingdonated to the Queensland and Victorian floodvictims, there has never been a better time tojoin!

The Library is a non profit organisation run byvolunteers, and is a gift from residents of theEastern Suburbs of Melbourne to residents ofthe fire affected Murrindindi Shire. Last year the

focus of the committee was on organising thecustom made trailers (funded by the Rotary Dis-trict 9810 Bushfire Fund) and accumulating, bag-ging and coding mountains of toys! This yearthey are focusing on building the membership ofthe Toy Library - not only so more residents en-joy the benefits of this wonderful facility, but toensure that in the future, when the fundingceases, that the library is financially viable. Andremember, the Toy Library is not just for familieswith young children, it is a great resource forgrandparents, kindergartens and playgroups too!

And if you are looking for a gift with a difference,gift vouchers are available!

Many families last year also took advantage ofhiring one of the Toy Library "Party Packs",which are trailers loaded with large toys suitablefor entertaining the littlies! Toys include climbingframe with slide, a roller coaster, See Saw, Oc-topus Rocker/table, Little Tikes Ute, and a para-chute. Hiring costs $25 for members, $35 fornon members, and is suitable for events such askids parties, community get togethers and play-

groups.

The Toy Library trailer visits once a month, andwill stop in Flowerdale on Wednesday March 9that 2.30pm and Saturday April 9 th at 9.30am. Thetrailer will be located outside the Flowerdale ELCand Kinder. Membership is $20 per family peryear. For more details, including locations, time-tables and membership forms, check out thewebsite at www.murrindinditoylibrary.org.au, orgive them a call on 0400 969 500.

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1stKinglake Scout Group

Cub NewsAll the Cubs and Leaders would like to say goodbye and good Scouting to Tristan Virtue and Mia Slater. Thetwo Cubs have recently completed their Link badge and have now advanced to the Scout section.

Scout News

The Scouts have been preparing for the annual District Raft Race. Theybuilt two rafts for the big day and have been practicing on the Stony Creekdam at Kinglake West. Thank you to Robyn and the Kings Road Body

Corporate for allowing us access to thedam.Coming up the Scouts have the RegionScout Camp on 12th-14th March atMafeking Scout Camp and a fishingevening on the Yea River.

Venturer NewsWe would like to welcome Andrew Tinker to our Venturer Unit, Im sure

youll have a great time in Scouting. Coming up the Venturers are goinghiking at the Cathedral Ranges and are preparing for our paintballing trip toSA in May.

Thinking of Joining?If you are interested in joining as a Cub, Scout or Venturer, or you are anadult looking for a rewarding outlet as a leader or an assistant pleasecontact: Group Leader Ray Bartlam Phone: 5786 1529 or by e-mail

[email protected] would like to find out more about Scouting visit www.vicscouts.asn.au

Temporary village units available for purchase by people who lost their home in the 2009bushfires

A limited number of units can be made available for purchase by people who lost their home inthe 2009 bushfires and who have no other rebuilding options.Over 200 households have lived at the temporary villages since they were established. There arealready vacant units at all four of the temporary villages.DHS has started to remove vacant units from the villages, and has plans to remove additionalvacant units from Flowerdale, Whittlesea and Kinglake during February 2011. As currentresidents move into their new homes, there is a plan in place to systematically remove all vacantunits from the four villages during 2011.

As the owner of the units, the DHS Director of Housing has a policy of returning them to thedepartment's Movable Units program, where they can be used to house other families in need. Alimited number of units can be made available for purchase by people who lost their home in the2009 bushfires and who have no other rebuilding options.If you are interested in purchasing one of these units, please contact David Batten, ActingManager Bushfire Housing Services on 03 9096 9741 or email [email protected] e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Units sold in this way will be subject to individual valuation to determine a price. The costs ofremoval and re-establishment will be borne by the purchaser. All land preparation, and planningand building permits will also be the responsibility of the purchaser, as for any other building

project.The Rebuilding Advisory Serviceis available to assist purchasers to obtain permits andquotations for removal and re-establishment.

Units will not be available for private sale to households that were not bushfire affected.
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.vicscouts.asn.au/http://www.vicscouts.asn.au/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.wewillrebuild.vic.gov.au/reconstruction/mobile-rebuilding-advisory-service.htmlhttp://www.wewillrebuild.vic.gov.au/reconstruction/mobile-rebuilding-advisory-service.htmlhttp://www.wewillrebuild.vic.gov.au/reconstruction/mobile-rebuilding-advisory-service.htmlmailto:[email protected]://www.vicscouts.asn.au/mailto:[email protected]

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Zumba, Salsa and Hip Hop come to Yea

Ditch the workout and join the party! Join the millions

of people who have decided that having fun and

working out are not mutually exclusive. Hayley

Milner and Fabio Isak have been funded through

Murrindindi Shire Councils fire recovery program to

come to Yea to give free Hip Hop classes for kids

and Salsa and Zumba classes for everyone. Theseclasses have started and continuing on the last Friday

of every month, families are invited to come and

spend the evening having fun. They may even choose

to tie it in with a curry night at Marmalades

because curry and zumba would be a very new

experience! The project has been supported by St

Lukes Yea and the evening is being held at St Lukes

Hall in Pelissier St Yea. Classes

start at 4.30pm and continue

on until 8.30pm.

Phone Michelle Moon fordetails 5797 2525.

Photo: Fabio Isak from Dance

Connection in Melbourne

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Stockfeed

Pizza -Thursday Night

Fruit & Vegetables

Take-away Food

Post Office

Cappuccino

Firewood & Gas

5780 1202

Opening hoursMondaySaturday

7am7pmSunday

9am6pm

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EARNER DRIVERSL2P is an exciting new program which provides an

opportunity for young people aged between 16-21 to

achieve the 120 hours of driving practice, required

to obtain their probationary driverslicence.

Criteria for young people

Hold current Learners Permit.

Between the ages of 16-21.

Identified to be facing a significant bar-

rier which is prohibiting them from obtaining 120

hours of driving practice.

If you would like to know more or are interested in

participating, we look forward to hearing from you.

L2P Coordinator:

Jayne Farnan

Berry Street, Alexandra

Ph: 57723383

Mob: 0418667498

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Discount Nails/

Screws/Bolts

Location: Flowerdale

57 802 702

Closed Tuesdays for

DeliveriesAll Fire Suburbs Welcome

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If you would like to

contribute articles, storiesand advertising ofbusinesses in the

Flowerdale Flyer, contactJulie Bateman

[email protected] or phone0418589072 or contact the

Flowerdale Community House,

[email protected] or5780 2664

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MEDIA RELEASEFebruary 6, 2011

Volunteer group fills the breach

While floods in Queensland and northern Victoria and cyclone Yasi in north Queensland are fresh inour minds, we should not lose sight of the fact that it was only two years ago that Australias worstbush fires Black Saturday unleashed its fury in much of Victoria.In those fires of February 7, 2009, 173 lives were lost and more than 2000 homes were destroyed.And the shire of Murrindindi, only one hour from Melbourne, bore the brunt of most of those losses.Nearly half of Murrindindi was burnt including whole townships of Kinglake and Marysville.And while tree stumps were still smouldering, the executive committee of a volunteer organisationmore associated with planting trees, was meeting to discuss how it could help the many in need.The organisation is the Upper Goulburn Landcare Network (UGLN) and its committee met at thehome of UGLN President Terry Hubbard in fire-affected Strath Creek on Wednesday, 18 February,2009, to work out how best to help the ravaged communities including Buxton, Marysville, Taggerty,

Glenburn, Kinglake and Flowerdale.Based in Yea, the UGLN is a collective of 14 landcare and land management groups, each of 30 to70 members, and uses its expertise to assist those groups in their endeavours. Most UGLNmember groups are in the Murrindindi shire area, but also include two from the shire of Mansfield.With limited government funding, the UGLN swung into action in March, 2009 and diverted its twopaid coordinators to full scale fire recovery.UGLN was already part of the affected community; it understood the problems and knew thatbureaucracies could be very slow to respond due to ingrained processes requiring senior levelapprovals. UGLN knew action was required immediately and that affected people would benefit fromknowing they would be helped by their community as well as their government.Landcare was also experienced at coordinating volunteers and UGLN knew there would be many

keen to help.Since the fires, UGLN has been instrumental in removing 90 kilometres of burnt fencing andrebuilding 150 kilometres. It has also planted 17,000 trees and shrubs, distributed more than 15,000plants to landholders, removed weeds from more than 68 hectares of ravaged land, and organisedclose to 150 nesting boxes for the various birds and small mammals that used to rely on hollow logs.To achieve this, more than 2800 volunteers have been welcomed, equipped with protective clothingwhen necessary, instructed in safe and effective use of tools and looked after with food andrefreshments.Financially, UGLN has been supported by the GoulburnBroken Catchment Management Authority and through theFederal Governments Caring for our Country program. More

recently, UGLN has also been assisted by Grocon, which wasappointed by the State Government shortly after the fires tohelp clean up the thousands of affected properties. Grocon setup a fund where monies from the collection of scrap metal wasdeposited and some of that funding has been made availableto UGLN.UGLN is not sitting back on its laurels. Twelve months ago, itappointed a full-time fire recovery coordinator and intends tocontinue with its morale-boosting works as long as fundscontinue.

With much work yet to be done, volunteers are still needed. Ifyou can assist, please contact UGLN fire recovery coordinatorChris Cobern on 0413 855490.

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Advertisement/Public Notice/MediaReleases

Kinglake Microchipping and

Registration Day

Kinglake District Service CentreSaturday 19 March 2011

10am - 2pm

* Free Sausage Sizzle *

The state government now requires all animals over the age of three months to be microchipped andregistered with council. Failing to register animals may result in costly penalties exceeding $500.

This event will provide an opportunity for all residents shire-wide to have their companion animal/smicrochipped for a discounted price and also provide an opportunity for residents to register their pet(s) forthe 2011-12 period.

Microchipping is the most effective way to permanently identify your pets if lost; or found wandering at large.

Pre-registration is encouraged by phoning the Kinglake District Service Centre on 5786 1522.

Please ensure that dogs are on a lead and that cats are secured in a cage.

Take the opportunity to have your pet microchipped at a discounted fee of $25 per animal.

For further information contact Councils Local Laws department on 5772 0333.

Expression of Interest

Murrindindi Environment Advisory CommitteeThe Murrindindi Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from members of the community to join theMurrindindi Environment Advisory Committee.

The role of the Committee is to advise Council on environmental matters, inform decision-making in relationto environmental management and sustainability, have input into policy development and to be a soundingboard for new ideas and initiatives.

Written expressions of interest are invited from individuals who can address one or more of the followingcriteria in their submission:

experience in environmental management, within a community settingknowledge of environmental issues affecting the Murrindindi Shireability to access networks and stakeholder groups within the communityexperience facilitating/ leading community-based committeesformal qualifications in environmental management, or a related discipline (well regarded, but not

essential)

Six community representatives are sought from across the Shire. Interested individuals may be required toattend an interview with a council-appointed selection panel.

Further information on the role of the committee and the selection process can be obtained from councilswebsite www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au under Planning and Environment, by visiting any council office (Yea,

Alexandra or Kinglake) or by contacting council on 5772 0333.

Written expressions of interest should be addressed to Murrindindi Environment Advisory Committee,Murrindindi Shire Council, PO Box 138, Alexandra 3714 or by email [email protected] close at 5.00pm Friday 18 March 2011.
http://www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/http://www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/http://www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/

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Friday 25 February 2011Community to be consulted on future of Rebuilding Centres

Future long term uses of the Rebuilding Advisory Centres (RACs) will be the subject of extensive community consulta-tion, the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority (VBBRA) and Murrindindi Shire Council said to-day.

VBRRA CEO Pam White said the long-term use of the RACs in Marysville and Kinglake would be determined follow-ing discussion with the local communities.The RACs were made possible due to a number of donations and we need to ensure that their short to medium term useis consistent with the intentions of these generous donors, Ms White said. It is clear that the rebuilding and recovery effort is still ongoing and therefore it is also important the RACs continue to offer a range of services to the community through this period. VBRRA and the Council are currently in negotiations regarding the Councils role in the ongoing management and own-ership of the RACs.Mayor Peter Beales said the Council had made no decision about the future use of the centres.The RACs are a significant public space and it is important that Council takes the time to consult with the communityand current tenants to work towards the best possible use for the buildings, Cr Beales said. There have been approaches by community groups and government agencies with some good suggestions, but there

will be broader consultation before a decision is made. CEO Margaret Abbey said Council was committed to ensuring that appropriate funding was available to keep the cen-tres operational.Our challenge is finding the right mix for community use and those groups or agencies that can provide some kind ofincome to support the long-term maintenance and operational costs of the RACs, Ms Abbey said. We are appreciative of the support of generous donors who have contributed to the building of the RACs and once theyare handed over to Council, it will be our responsibility to maintain them in a condition that will be reflective of thecommunity as well as those who have provided significant funding and materials for the buildings.Council will in the future engage a property management advisor to support an expression of interest process to identifycommercial, not for profit and community groups interested in ongoing use and development of the RACs.Ms White said that VBRRA recognised the significance of the RACs for the local communities in the Kinglake Rangesand Marysville and Triangle.It is important that we undertake a program of transition that sees the optimal use of the buildings well into the future,while taking into consideration the needs and expectations of the community

End.Media enquiries: VBRRA Media on 0428 634 194

Visitor Information Centre accreditation supported

Maintaining a fully accredited Visitor Information Centre to support tourism services across the shire has beenendorsed by Murrindindi Shire Council.

Council received a request from the Alexandra Traders and Tourism Association for $11,000 in funding supportto retain a full time co-ordinator position at the Alexandra Visitor Information Centre until 30 June 2011.

Mayor Peter Beales said the position was critical to the tourism accreditation process that allowed businessesand the shire as a whole to maximise the benefits of local, regional and state tourism campaigns.

The loss of accreditation would result in the loss of promotional benefits including the right to use the iconic yel-low ibrand on road signage, publications and the Alexandra Visitor Information building, Cr Beales said.

It would have also resulted in the loss of the right to receive and display official Tourism Victoria (jigsaw) publi-cations and loss of access to free listings in Tourism Victorias official visitors guides, touring maps and internetsites.

Cr Beales said that while the funding was a short-term solution, there were significant on-going negotiations with

a number of Murrindindi tourism bodies to ensure the long term viability of accredited information centres in theshire.

Our Tourism and Economic Development Unit continue to work closely with our tourism stakeholders to developstrategies that will encourage visitors to our region and ensure that we can gain the best exposure when itcomes to promoting Murrindindi on a regional, state and national basis, Cr Beales said.

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Mayors Comment

After many months of work by a team of consultants working in the community, the Kinglake Ranges,Flowerdale and Toolangi Draft Plan and Design Framework has been released for public comment. Everyperson who made a submission and every landowner will receive a personal letter to advise them that the

document is available for comment for two months.

The Draft document should be read in conjunction with previous publications such as the Future DirectionsDiscussion Paper to fully understand the rationale behind the project. I recommend that any person with aninterest in the project make their relevant comments as soon as possible. The document is available in hardcopy at council offices, Kinglake Ranges Rebuilding Advisory Centre, Flowerdale Community Hall andToolangi Neighbourhood House and on line at www.murrindindi.vic.gov.auor www.kftplan.com.au

Council recently received from the Housing Industry Association a copy of its analysis of Planning PermitActivity across the state from a report by the Department of Planning and Community Development. Thisreport for 2009 -2010 was for Councils that processed over 500 planning permits in the year. MurrindindiShire Council, with a completion rate of 90 per cent of all permits within the statutory time frame, rates the

best in the state, with the lowest council scoring 27 per cent. I would like to congratulate councils staff on thisoutstanding result.

The new Middle Kinglake Primary School has welcomed students for the first time this year and the formalopening is scheduled for 23 February. I wish the students, parents and staff all the best in the new buildingsand I am sure their great school spirit will follow them to the new building.

The official opening of the first completed section of the Goulburn River High Country Rail Trail will beopened at the western side of the Brankeet Bridge in Bonnie Doon this Saturday 26 February at 11am.Everyone is welcome to attend and there will be prizes for decorated bikes. Further information is availableon the rail trail at www.victorianrailtrails.com.au.

Councillor CommentCr Cris Ruhr, King Parrot Ward

Alexandra Swimming Pool was the place to be on Friday 18 February with the Freeza Pool Party entertaining Primaryand later Secondary School age kids enjoying amusements, a DJ and or course lots of swimming. This was a terrificyouth initiative and congratulations to all involved.

This is also a timely reminder that the Yea Community Bus, which was housed at the Yea Hospital is on the move andwill now take up a permanent home at the Yea Council Office. There will be no change to the booking procedure whichis through the Yea Council Office. The only change is the collection and return point will now be the Council Offices.

The Dindi Fest, the major Youth Festival in Murrindindi, is currently in the planning and organising stage with three

working committees having been set up across the shire in Alexandra, Yea and Kinglake. The Dindi Fest is a free eventfor all and will be held at the Yea Railway Park on 2 April 2011 from noon until 8pm. The Dindi Fest will coincide withNational Youth Week. There will be great local bands, fun rides and food stalls and competitions galore at the skateparkin Yea. A free bus service will be running from Marysville, Alexandra, Seymour, Whittlesea, Kinglake and KinglakeWest. For more info on Dindi Fest and the free transport check out www.youthmurrindindi.com

And lastly, the Kinglake Flowerdale and Toolangi Draft Plan and Design Framework has been released for publiccomment. It is really important for the communities in these areas to read the draft plan so they can fully understandwhat is being recommended for this region. The Draft Plan will guide the future land usage and development, serviceprovision, infrastructure and economic development, and most importantly the character and identity of these localcommunities.

The Draft Plan can be viewed at the Kinglake Ranges Rebuilding Advisory Centre, Flowerdale Community Hall andToolangi Neighbourhood House until Friday 8 April. If you need a copy for yourself please call the Victorian BushfireInformation Line on 1800 240 667 or download it from www.kftplan.com.au

This is the best opportunity for the community to have it say on where they want to be in the years to come and I cantstress highly enough the importance of this plan.
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Flowerdale Community House INC

Open Tuesday & Wednesday 10am3pm

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(For all bookings and enquires please phone the Flowerdale Community House)

Whats on at your Community House?MONDAY

Yoga Every Monday, Tutor: Libby Mitchell $10 (discounts apply, please ask at time of enrolment)

9.30-11.00am. Classes will have recommenced. Please register your interest by phoning

Community House.

Lighten UpWeight Loss Group designed with you in mind all welcome. Incentives, menu ideas,

weigh in from 6pm. Classes will recommence shortly. Please register your interest by

phoning Community House.

Kims Fitness and FunStay on for Fitness and Fun with Tutor: Kim from 7pm $5.

TUESDAY

All Day Morning TeaEvery Tuesday from 10-2.30pm. Come and connect with your community

enjoy a cuppa, cake and a chat, casual and relaxed atmosphere and everybody is welcome.

Chi BallTutor: Gemma Wakefiled, $10 (discounts apply, please ask at time of enrolment) 10-

11.30am. Classes will recommence shortly. Please register your interest by phoning

Community House.

Massage/Chiropractic/Osteopathy/AcupuntureEach Tuesday, 1-4pm. Thanks to Hands on

Health Australia professionals, RMIT students and clinician Helen. Acupuncture on first Tuesday of

the month with Marta. Bookings must be made with Chris, Community House.

Quilting & CraftTuesday Evenings, Cost $4 7-9pm and the first Saturday of each month from

9.30am-3.30pm Cost $5.

WEDNESDAY

PlaygroupWednesdays from 10-12.30, $2 per family. From newborn to preschool. Please bring

a piece of fruit to share.

Art GroupA self led group from 1-3pm, bring your supplies and project to this social group.

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Belly DancingEach fortnight, Tutor: Kristen, Cost $10. Come and have a good laugh with us and

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HairdressingFridays , 1-5pm, with Lisa McKinna. For appointments please book through Community

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Phone: 5780 2664

(For all bookings and enquires please phone the Flowerdale Community House)

Whats on at your Community House?FRIDAY cont....

Kids Music GroupWill be advised when recommencing.

Community DinnersNext dinner will be Friday 4th March, Theme: Formal Night. Adults $5,

Children $3 and under 5 are free. Club bar opens at 6pm. Meals are from 6-8pm. We meet at the

Recreation Reserve to enjoy a meal together, all welcome. . Please Note: Community Dinners will

be once a month, first Friday of the Month.

SATURDAY

Japanese CookeryWill resume again when Hiroko is feeling better, we wish all the best with her

recovery.

SUNDAY

ChurchChurch has changed, now Green Valley Church, 10am Flowerdale Hall every Sunday except

when Flowerdale Market is on.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN?

Life DrawingIf you would be interested in joiningthis class, please call the Community House to

register your interest. Classes will be at 7pm in theevening (our tutor Lou will advise of date shortly).Cost $10.

Flowerdale Seniors GroupCome in and helpdevelop the exciting Calendar of events for the yearof activities (anyone over 55 welcome to join).Come in on Tuesday mornings to help with planningwith Trish, Max, Judy and Jan.

Physical Activity GroupFor over 55s an exciting

range of classes are planned with Rickie Nuskeincluding Thi Chi, Yoga, Pilates, walking strengthtraining, aerobics etc... Please come and getinvolved, begins shortly and all sessions free ofcharge.

Ladies Chainsaw ClassesDue to populardemand another series of workshops will commencenext year. Enormous thanks to Peter Auty. Pleasecall Community to register your interest.

Mens Cooking ClassesAll Ages. Please callCommunity House to register your interest.

Hip Hop DancingTutor Chevy. Please callCommunity House to register your interest.

SERVICES

Community BusTo hire the community buscontact 0429801312 for prices & details.

Op ShopCall in and have a browse you maypick up a bargain. Volunteers are alwaysneeded so if you have a spare few hours pleasecall the Community House.

Flowerdale Food ShareThanks to theongoing partnership with Berry Street and the

Victorian Food Bank. Phone or come and speakwith Odette.

FirewoodIf you are in desperate need offirewood, please call the Community House.

Annie on UGFMEach Saturday Morning at9.30am on 88.9/98.9UGFM. Annie gives theFlowerdale Report, Good Morning Murrindindiand has a wide listening audience.

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Ambulance 000

Bee Swarm Removal 0400 337 556

Berry Street 5772 3383

Beyond Blue 1300 224 636

Bushfire Building Advice Line 1300 360 320

Bushfire Case Management Service 1800 050 400

CFA Emergency 000

Consumer Affairs Victoira 1300 558 181DHS Child Protection 1800 650 227

(After Hours) 13 12 78

DHS Hub (Leanne Pleash) 5780 2704

Dial Before you Dig 1100

DoctorYea 5736 0444

Direct LineDrug & Alcohol Counselling 1800 888 236

Flowerdale Community House (Hall) 5780 2664

Flowerdale Hotel 5780 1230

Flowerdale Kindergarten 5780 2020

Flowerdale Primary School 5780 1264

Hazeldene Store 5780 1202

Green Valley ChurchFlowerdale 0434 357 730

Griefline (12noon-Midnight) 9596 7799

Help for Wildlife 0417 380 687

HospitalYea 5736 0400

Housing for people with drug/alcohol issues 5784 5555

Insurance Ombudsman 1300 728 228

Kids Help Line 1800 551 800

Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House 5786 1301

Lands Titles 8636 2026

Lifeline 13 11 14

JP (Lyn Gunter) 5780 2382

(G Atkins) 5786 2038

(K Stewart) 5786 1557

Maternal & Child Health Emergency (AH) 1800 134 883

Mensline 1300 789 978

Mental Health Advice Line 1300 280 737Mitchell Community Health Services 1300 773 352

Murrindindi Shire Council

Alexandra 5772 0333

Yea 5797 2209

Kinglake 5786 1522

Home Based Child Care 5772 0362

Aged Care Services 5772 0360

Local Law Emergencies * 0419 572 425

Engineering Emergencies * 0407 509 413

Local Law Enforcement 5772 0333

*These numbers must only be used in the case of an

emergency. If matter is not urgent please contact MSC during

office hours.

Nurse-On-Call 1300 606 024Office of Housing (Seymour DHS) 1800 680 694

Open Family Youth Outreach Worker 0417 160 598

PoliceKinglake 5786 1333

Yea 5797 2630

Emergency 000

Poisons Information 13 11 26

Red Cross REDiPlan 8327 7700

Regional Information & Advocacy Council 1800 221 944

Relationships Australia 1300 364 277

Rural Financial Counselling Service 5735 4342

Rural Housing Network 5735 2000

SES 13 25 00

TRU Energy Power Failure 13 17 99

VetYea 5797 2333

Whittlesea 9716 2495

COMMUNITY, AGENCY & EMERGENCY CONTACT

NUMBERSFLOWERDALE COUNTRY FIRE AUTHORITY

Captain: Glenn WoodsStation: 5780 2179Meets: 7.30pm 1st Tuesday of Month

Emergency: 000

Training: 2nd & 4th Sunday of the monthat 9am

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HIRE THEFLOWERDALE COMMUNITY

BUS??????

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FlowerdaleCommunity Service Hub

Opening Hours

The Flowerdale Community Service Hub is

now open on the following days:

Monday: 10am4pmTuesday: 10am4pmWednesday 10am4pmThursday: CLOSEDFriday: 10am4pmSaturday: CLOSEDSunday: CLOSED

Please Note: The Services Hub are now

operating from the new offices at theFlowerdale Community Hall

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