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Flowerdale Flyer November 2008May 2010

FLOWERDALE COMMUNITY HOUSE INC

Forming Friendships ABN 30 127 305 127

Issue: No.62—May, 2010

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 asfar 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 Brenda at [email protected]

PO Box 2008, Hazeldene, 3658

FLOWERDALE Tennis Club junior member Malcolm Hunter hasreceived a new tennis racquet from a New South Wales tennis club.

Malua Bay Tennis Club (near Batemans Bay) member Judy Thomsonand her friends donated the racquet to Flowerdale Tennis Club afterreading about the club’s increased activities since the tragic events of Black Saturday.

The racquet was presented to Malcolm Hunter on Monday 19th April at

the Flowerdale courts by Club President Jeannette Kamar.

Malcolm, 12, joined the club immediately after the fires.

Since then he has been a keen player, showing great improvement andextraordinary enthusiasm. Last week Malcolm attended his usual weeklycoaching session and also played in the club’s mixed double competitionon four evenings!

Malcolm was delighted to receive the new racquet and thanked our newfriends from the Malua Bay Tennis Club for their generosity.

After the fires Tennis Victoria donated racquets and coordinated freetennis coaching by highly qualified, experienced volunteer coaches.Many locals took up this fantastic opportunity over the 10-week periodand most continue to enjoy the game.

Colin Grace was one of those volunteer coaches. His sessions wereenjoyed by all and the club was delighted when Colin agreed in Augustlast year to become Flowerdale’s permanent coach.

Colin, who lives in Yarrawonga, now travels each week to Flowerdale.Players from 8 to 70 years enjoy his coaching sessions which arecurrently held on Mondays from 2pm (during school term).

The weekly sessions are $10 per person for 1 hour in groups of 4 or 5players of similar standard.

Junior tennis club member receives interstate support

Anybody interested in tennis coaching can contact Colin on 0412 757842.

The Flowerdale Tennis Club is now looking forward to developing fournew courts for which funding has been secured. Murrindindi ShireCouncil has kindly agreed to manage this exciting project.

New players of all levels are always welcome. Current Club activitiesinclude coaching, Inter-Club mixed doubles competition (Monday to

Friday), Monday ladies doubles competition (beginners & advanced) andsocial play.

For more details contact Jeannette on 5780 1520.

Photo: Tennis Coach Colin Grace with racquet recipient,

Malcolm Hunter

A Black Saturday bushfire survivor is recovering in hospital after

he was attacked by a wombat outside his caravan north-east of

Melbourne today.

Bruce Kringle, 60, lay on top of the animal in a desperate bid to

stop the attack in Flowerdale just before 7am.

A neighbour heard his cries for help and, after telling Mr Kringle

to move off the animal, killed it with a blow from the back of an

axe.

Mr Kringle, an animal lover who is living in a caravan while his

new house to be built, has told family he feared for his life during

the attack.

He was taken to The Northern Hospital in Epping with puncture

wounds to his legs and arms.

A Rural Ambulance Victoria spokeswoman said Mr Kringle toldparamedics another person had complained about a rogue wom-

bat in the area two days ago.

Geoff McClure, compliance team leader for the Department of

Sustainability and Environment, said a wombat attack was ex-

tremely unusual.

He said wombats could feel threatened and rush at a person,

especially if the animal was suffering from the skin condition

mange, caused by parasitic mites.

‘‘In the advanced stages wombats become very irritable and any-

one who approaches them, they usually view as a threat and may

run towards them,’’ he said.

‘‘They appear aggressive but we have never had reports of wom-

bats actually attacking people.’’

Article from The Age http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/

manmauling-wombat-felled-by-axe-20100406-rnqk.html

FLOWERDALE LOCAL VS WOMBAT




FLOWERDALE JUNIOR YOUTH GROUPFLOWERDALE JUNIOR YOUTH GROUPFLOWERDALE JUNIOR YOUTH GROUPFLOWERDALE JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP

First activity was held last weekend of the school holidays with Belly Dancing with Mums followed by the evening with

a sleep over.

Belly Dancing was a great way for mums and children to participate in an activity

together. "Come and have Fun with your Mum" the theme of the day, and that'sexactly what we did with lots of laughs and new dance moves to practisetogether at home.

Sleep over proved to be a great and successful night.

Tanya & Rod Hallet report of the evening:

The build up for this event was huge for me, how many children will come, whatmovie would they like, how much food do I buy – what if there is not enough?So with my mind made up that there would be about 15-20 starving children Iwent shopping. Pies, sausage rolls, frankfurts, pizzas, chips and lollies were allavailable as well as the obvious popcorn.

The night began with 22 children from Flowerdale and surrounding areasArriving, some seeing their friends for the first time since the holidays began.There was a buzz, then the lights went down and they sat down to “Cloudy

with a Chance of Meatballs” movie. The children all had a good laugh as hamburg-ers and hotdogs fell from the skyin the movie. Then it was dinner, games and bed.

Now who would have thought a sleep over requires the participants to sleep?Not for 3 young girls who stayed awake till past midnight then were up againaround 4.30-5am.

Odette arrived at 8am for our pancake breakfast then more games. Home timewas 10am.

What a night! It felt good to Rod and I, the smiles were thanks enough. There willbe more to come for the Juniors so hope to see them all again.

Dance Classes every Tuesday night open to all ages is also another greatprogram for the youth of the area. First class had approx 18 participating.The youth seem to be having fun as well as socialising with friends after school.It is also known that some of the mums arealso joining in; maybe they are trying torelive their youth also dancing to 80’s mu-sic.

Big thank you to Kirran for teaching thisprogram.

Junior Youth Group is up and running again.All dates for programs/activities/excursions will be publicised in near future. Currently working on dates

available.




When I first heard about “work engines”, I didn’t like thesound of them. The term made me think of boringmeetings in cold rooms, of hard grinding work with littlereward and volunteering for jobs no-one else wanted to do.The way I saw it, there was nothing attractive about beingpart of a work engine. Of course, cowardice made sure

that I kept that idea to myself, and narrow-mindednessmade sure I didn’t think beyond my own picture of what awork engine might be.

So time went on and it was impossible not to notice thelittle groups which had started to spring up all over theplace. Work engines. Horrible things. I tried so hard notto like them. I tried not to get involved. And, to betruthful, I was a bit peeved when our quiet little morningcoffee sessions at the Hazeldene Store, were transformedinto the local arena for creative ideas.

Take the “Artsys”. They emerged from the fires – a smallgroup of people with little else but family and creativity in

their stock of assets. There they are, working together,supporting each other and creating more than just a fewbits of post-fire “art” in so many different forms. Therethey are, embracing the work involved in getting the ArtsPrecinct up and established, sourcing materials, planning artand craft classes for kids and adults, broadening theirnetwork to include existing and new art-form groups,preparing submissions to get grants for individual andcommunity projects, and welcoming with open arms andbig smiles anyone who wants to join. Work Engines….

Take Belly Dancing. One morning a couple of months ago Ihad ordered my first coffee just as the Belly Dancing

Classes were being talked about. The idea came from the Arts Work Engine. By the time my coffee had arrived, theyhad produced a Teacher, a basic initial financial plan, hadorganized a date, a venue, adequate insurance cover and ashopping expedition for basic requirements. And there wasstill coffee in my mug! Within a fortnight there were morethan 25 expressions of interest. Within a month the classeshad started. I was one of the 28 people at the first BellyDancing lesson – and the Hall radiated fun, happiness andlaughter. One only has to look back on Louise Reed’s lovelyarticle in the previous Flyer to know what a success this on-going project has been.) Mmm…Work Engines…

Take the Youth Group. After years of hard and often lonelywork on the part of Vicky and a hand full of friends, the

Youth Group is now a vital and exciting part of life for manyof our young people. From its humble beginnings, the

Youth Group now has a complete programme for teenagers,(thanks Vicky and John) for primary aged kids (thanksTanya and Rod and friends) and, through Playgroup for theteeny-weeny kids (thanks Louise and friends). Howbeautiful is it to see that Vicky’s hard work over so manyyears is now being fully supported and upheld. Work Engines….

Everywhere I look there are work engines - for Fire Safety,

for Environment, for the building of the new CommunityHouse, for the Hall, for Transport, for the myriad of Community House projects, for the Mens Shed. I could goon and on. Could it be that I was wrong about work engines?

Could it be that work engines empower people? Could it bethat work engines allow people to contribute and developtheir skills and ideas? Could it be that work engines createand strengthen friendships? Could it be that “work”, whendone with like-minded and positive people, becomes fun?

Mmm…think I’ll go out and join a few work engines. I have

a lot to choose from. Annie Robertson

WORK ENGINES

FLOWERDALE CFAHave you lit your wood heater this year yet?

As autumn slips into winter, there’s nothing more cosy

than sitting next to a toasty warm heater. Probably with

a mug of hot tea. But have you checked your heater sincelast year to make sure it’s still in good nick? Does it need

a clean?

May is the time when CFA brigades see a markedincrease in the number of chimney fires, which can veryquickly turn into house fires. Since your wood heater has

probably been sitting around not doing much for 6

months, give it a bit of TLC before you next light it up.

Flowerdale Brigade had another very quiet month inApril. Training in April will be at 9am on Sunday 9 and

23 (second and fourth Sundays), and the Brigade

meeting will be at 7.30pm on Tuesday 4 May (first

Tuesday). All Flowerdalians are welcome to join us at these meetings. The Fire Station is at 2648 Yea–

Whittlesea Road, phone 5780–2179.

Keep safe,

Kate Hawkins, Flowerdale CFA

Check your wood heater

“If it’s damaged, fix it. If it’s dirty, clean it.”

• Make sure your smoke detector works andthe battery is new

• Check your brick chimney to make sure

there are no cracks

• Check your metal flue to make sure there is

no rust. When the heater is cold, shine a

torch up the flue from the inside to make

sure there are no small holes

• Clean your flue or chimney to get rid of thesooty ‘gunk’ that builds up on the inside and

can catch fire. Use your flue brush or findsomeone who has one

• Check the inside of the firebox for cracking to

the internal firebricks or other damage.




WHAT’S ON FOR FLOWERDALIANS?

2nd May Jam Session, Flowerdale Hotel

7th May Community Dinner, Rec Reserve

9th May Mothers Day

9th May Grace Church, Flowerdale Hall

11th May Murrindindi Toy Library, Flowerdale Primary School

13th May Belly Dancing, Flowerdale Hall 10am

16th May Market, Flowerdale Hall

16th May Jam Session, Flowerdale Hotel

21st May Community Dinner, Rec Reserve

22nd May Girls’ Pamper Day, Flowerdale Hal23rd May Grace Church, Flowerdale Hall

18th June Community Dinner, Housewarming Party

If your community group has an event coming up please let usknow so it can be included in the Flyer.

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor

This letter has been sent to State

MP Ben Hardman Chair VBRRA

Christine Nixon and

Communications officer

Flowerdale CRC.

In 1975 we purchased land inwhat was then called Flowerdale

Valley, as the community

stretches for some 12 kms. It

remains, even after the fires, a

beautiful valley that holds many

wonderful memories for us and

our family. We shifted into our

home in early 1979 where we

raised our four children.

Over the years we have seen

many changes, the majority being

improvements to our

valley. We experienced greatcountry hospitality by many

residents and have joined in the

many activities and community

groups of the valley. I have

personally been involved with the

community over all those years

having had the privilege of serving

as a Councillor for 16 years. We

have seen the building of a bike

path that connecting the

community over a distance of 8

kms. The Federal Government

provided funding for a TV towerwith Testra then providing mobile

coverage and local community

radio UGFM setting up a radio

service. These services do not

reach every home as the TV

covers about 70% of the area with

residents needing to pay for a

repeater station,(a cost of approx

$8,000.00), mobile phone

coverage is similar to TV and local

radio covers almost all the

community. Wouldn't it be good

to get TV coverage for the

majority of our residents!!

In 2008 with the council Ward

boundary changes it came as a

shock to those in the Flowerdale

Valley that we had been split into

two Townships. those living north

of Long Gully road now being

called Flowerdale the main

residential population of the

valley who lived south of Long

Gully road now being called

Hazeldene. This unknown change

saw our community very upset

and angry and so we gatheredtogether to fix the problem as we

have done on many other

occasions when problems arise.

The devastating bushfires of

2009 took from us our the Jarrara

Community centre which housed

our kindergarten, Maternal

Health Centre and meeting place

and damaged our bridge to the

Hazeldene store. (At the time of

writing this letter these structures

have not been built or repaired.)

We are told an Urban Design

Framework will be undertaken

which will provide us with the

best location for services and

facilities in our valley. What a

great idea as the community is so

stretched with the main

residential population being 4-8

kms south of the current

services. Wouldn't it be really

good to have our services located

within easy, if at all possible

walking, distance for ALL thecommunity. I am

extremely disappointing to hear

that the services have already

been located prior to a UDF

taking place. What is the point of

doing a framework for the best

place to put our services if it has

already been decided?

We have such a fantastic

opportunity to right the ad hoc

development of our valley and we

are wasting it, WHY??

It is my strong view we should do

the UDF then decide where our

services would be best placed as

there is no urgent need

for facilities as we have a

temporary kinder and maternal

health centre, we have a

community house already

running at the hall all we need

repaired is the bridge, which we

would have hoped would have

been done within months after

the fires. Our bike/walking path

needs repairs and we could do

with a TV Repeater. Please lets

repair and provide for what we

use all the time and make the

most of the opportunity to

rebuild our community better.

As we have done in the past lets

get together and improve

where our services should be and

not keep adding to the ad hoc

development of our lovely valley.

yours faithfully

Lyn Gunter

FLOWERDALE COMMUNITY HOUSE

It is with much excitement that the Flowerdale CommunityHouse moves closer toward it’s dream of a new home. Ithas been the goal of the committee to move closer to thefamilies and friends at the Southern end of town sincebefore the fires.

In 2008 Murrindindi Shire Council and Community Houseworked together in trying secure a new home and werehoping to convert a local home to form part of a newCommunity House. Even at that stage we had outgrownthe Flowerdale Hall. Services and Programs have grown ata rapid rate with so many exciting events happeningthrough the Flowerdale Community House, it has beendifficult to ensure privacy and space for the activities/services.

We have the LINKS dental team here this week assistingover 100 people with dental procedures in Flowerdale andin an overwhelming act of generosity they have donated allthe equipment and graduates to have ongoing dentalservices in our town!

We are trying to secure our own G.P and certified trainingcourses are set to begin shortly in a range of fields.

If you haven't visited the Community House before, weinvite you to visit on a Tuesday for a cuppa and chat, andwho knows maybe you will find a place in one of the work groups that suits your interests.

Watch this space in coming months when applications willbe invited for one co-ordinator / manager, one sustainablebuilding advisor, and one trainee.

Paula Turner, Brenda Beckett, Liz Mival, Vicki Parry, SharonDunn and Odette Hunter

The Flowerdale Flyer is now available online thanksto Julie & Pete.

Go to www.helpflowerdalenow.blogspot.comto view the issues back to July 2009




Country Fire Authority

Captain: Glenn WoodsMeets: 7.30pm 1st Tuesday of month,Training: 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month at 9.00am

Station: 5780 2179

Emergency: 000

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email Brenda at [email protected], or post to PO Box2008, Hazeldene 3658.

Kinglake Early Learning CentreKinglake Early Learning CentreKinglake Early Learning CentreKinglake 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. Government rebate also available.

Please call Natalie or Tanya on 5786 5564 to arrange your child's enrolment.

Prep – Grade 6

Below is a list of scheduled events to take us through to

the end of 2010. If your child/ren would like to attend

our first event contact Tanya Hallett on 0408 333 953

8th May Science Works

8.30am drop off, 4pm return

5th June Evening of Astronomy

6pm drop off, 9.30pm return

10th July Macca’s & a movie11am drop off, 4pm return

7th August Footy at MCG

11th September Trail Riding

10am drop off…

9th October Disco @ Community Hall

6pm drop off, 10pm pickup

13th November Zoo

8.30am drop off, 5pm return

11th December Xmas Party

11am drop off, 4pm pick up

The community bus will be utilised for any excursions.

All carers involved have a Working With Children check.

Other ideas for youth group: Funfields, Cooking @ the

Rec., Put on a Play, Luna Park, Abseiling, Zoo @ night,

Trail walking, Treasure hunt, Dance lessons, Taekwondo,Gymnastics, Swimming, Dress up—make over, Art &

Craft, Sports Day, Rugrats playgroup @ Epping.

FRIDAYS 4.00 TO 6.30PMFRIDAYS 4.00 TO 6.30PMFRIDAYS 4.00 TO 6.30PMFRIDAYS 4.00 TO 6.30PMFollowed by Youth GroupFollowed by Youth GroupFollowed by Youth GroupFollowed by Youth Group

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So there we were, Lachie and I, standing in the unexpectedly

welcome shade of gums, liquid-ambers and golden ashes.

There we were looking across manicured gardens leading out to

a rock-beached, dam shimmering in gentle morning sunshine,

the Valley of A Thousand Hills as the back-drop. This tranquility

was our welcome to the first Flowerdale Organics Workshop.

I loved this day. There were 40 very keen and committed par-

ticipants from Flowerdale and Strath Creek who, through their

Land Care and Junior Land Care Groups, work closely with Flow-

erdale. The whole Flowerdale Valley was represented with in-

terest coming from people on small ¼ acre holdings up to larger

acreages.

The always busy John Burgess welcomed us and introduced

each guest. Airlie Worrall from the VFF acknowledged the im-

portance of organic agriculture and threw the weight of their

support behind the day. There was a great power-point presen-

tation on the workings of CERES, prepared by Pete Auty – so

inspiring to see how far this project has come since its humble

beginnings. Pete was followed by Rowena and Owen from RDV

who gave us an overview of Future Farming Strategies, and out-

lined the processes involved in certification. Alecksy, also from

RDV gave us an insight into the importance of knowing annual

rainfalls, water needs, water harvesting, water pumping rights

etc in relation to the type of organic agriculture being at-

tempted. He also explained the concept of soil profile to im-

prove water efficiently.

We were treated to a

demonstration of soiltesting by Gerhard

Gesser. (Of course not

everyone gets excited

about dirt.!!! I have

many friends who

would roll their eyes in

disbelief that I could

be thrilled to witness a

soil test, but I’ll tough

out the ridicule.)

Gerhard knew lots about soil and compost and shared some

very interesting information with us.

It’s no good having a great product unless there is a market for

it. So Wayne spent some time giving us the big reality check,

and explaining how important “supply chains” are to the organ-ics project. He outlined many options which need to be care-

fully considered and planned to make the venture successful.

To end the day, Mandy and Ian McLaren from Yapunyah, near

Greytown Vic gave us the benefit of their experience as people

working towards eventually becoming Certified Organic Gar-

deners. We got to see some great pictures of their property, to

hear about their personal highs and lows, and to meet their

cute little son.

It was a day where we could ask lots of questions. It was a day

when we could meet new people and strengthen & broaden

networks. It was a day when we could take home our dreams

and ideas and explore their possibilities. It was a day when we

could enjoy the excellent hospitality, delightful staff, delicious

food and serene environment of the Flowerdale Estate.

A lot of people couldn’t get to the workshop for different rea-

sons, but I’m sure everyone who could attend would be happy

to share the information and lessons we learned.

For me it was a great

day, and Lachie had

lots of fun too. I love

the concept that,

some time in the fu-

ture, our dreams and

ideas can become

reality and help to

bring a little more

employment and

prosperity to our

own community.

FLOWERDALE ORGANICS WORKSHOP

from Annie Robertson

Hundreds of windrows stacked high across Murrindindi Shire, especially

in the areas worst hit by the February 2009 fires, should be burnt now.

Acting CEO of Murrindindi Shire Council Rob Croxford wants property

owners to burn the windrows and not wait for spring: “Winter rains help

ensure burnt windrows are properly doused to reduce the likelihood of

lingering, smoldering remnants remaining hidden inside logs.”

He also wants windrows shifted before burning if they are near power

lines because heat and smoke can damage the lines.

“Most windrows were created in the last 12 months, particularly as part

of the clean-up in areas most impacted by the fires,” Mr Croxford said.

“Some windrows were also the result of fire hazard reduction measures

in the lead-up to last summer.”

Mr Croxford said once windrows are lit they should be

properly monitored, and where possible machinery used

to keep pushing up material to maximise the burnt-off.

He warned that some very large windrows may burn for several days

and required careful management.

Permits are not required for windrow burn-offs in rural areas outside the

declared fire danger period. Those in residential areas require a permit

from Council’s Fire Prevention Officer – 5772 0333.

Alert your local CFA brigade before a windrow fire and register with the

Vic Fire Burn-off line 1800 668511.

Hundreds of windrows need to be burnt now




Recyclers reducing CO2 emissions

Residents of Murrindindi Shire are enthusiastic recyclers,according to Mayor Peter Beales, who has highlighted thatso far this financial year 956 tonnes of recyclable materialhas been redirected from the waste stream, with an overallsaving of 582 tonnes of CO2 emissions.

Congratulating recyclers when opening the Marysville Sus-tainability Expo at the weekend, Cr Beales said recyclablesrecovered were up 77 tonnes for the same period the previ-ous year and overall there had been a saving of 2,557 cubicmetres of landfill space.

He said the recyclable contribution had saved 7,511 trees,2,386 barrels of oil, 17, 957 kilojoules of energy and 15,442kilolitres of water.

He also said council “practices what it preaches” sinceadopting an Environment Policy in 2008 and with funding

from the Economic Stimulus Package installed solar panelson the Yea council offices and library, so that at least 30%of its energy use is renewable.

Council has also made changes, introducing more fuel effi-cient vehicles to its vehicle fleet.

He said the Environment Policy vision aims to move to moresustainable practices through water saving, waste watermanagement, efficient energy use, renewable energy andwaste management and recycling.

“Murrindindi Shire Council is proud to be part of the Marys-

ville Sustainability Expo and remains committed to workingwith community groups, such as the Murrindindi ClimateNetwork, as they promote sustainable lifestyle choices tothe wider community,” Cr Beales said.

He said that while the tragic February 2009 Bushfires setback many communities there is an opportunity to approachthe rebuilding process in a more sustainable way – to makeMarysville and the other bushfire affected towns more envi-ronmentally sustainable.

He said it remains a key message repeated at many com-munity consultation events, including last year’s Phoenix

Workshop.

Inaugural Murrindindi Weaner Sale

The inaugural Murrindindi Weaner Sale will be held at YeaCattle Selling Centre on 28 May 28.

Chair of the Yea Saleyards Committee of Management, TexMcKenzie said: “It is quite exciting to see this new event onthe calendar in addition to summer calf sales. A number ofbreeders have switched part or all of their herds over to

spring calving and this gives them the ideal timing to presentthese cattle for finishers and backgrounders. Cattle bred inthe Upper Goulburn region are renowned for their carcassquality and finishing ability.

“A capacity yarding of spring drop calves is expected for thisfeature event” Mr McKenzie said. “With well designed yardsand a soft floor buyers can be confident their cattle will leavethe yards in excellent condition”.

Breeders are urged to contact their selling agents early toensure inclusion in what is expected to be a capacityyarding.

The sale starts at noon with inspections invited an hourbefore the sale.

Rainwater Tank GrantsSustainability Victoria has released details of a new grantfor Bushfire Victims rebuilding their homes.

A one-off grant will be provided to residents rebuildinghomes after the 2009 bushfires to purchase and installrainwater tanks. To claim the grant, residents will need to

have been eligible for the Victorian Bushfire Appeal FundDestroyed Homes payments.

Current building standards must be met, and tanks must beplumbed into all toilets in the house. To be eligible for thegrant, residents must provide a Plumbing IndustryCertificate and an invoice/receipt for the rainwater tank.

Grants will be provided on the following basis:

• $1000 for a tank 4000+ litres connected to all toiletsand laundry

• • $900 for a tank 4000+ litres connected to all toilets

• • $500 for tank 2000-3999 litres connected to alltoilets (connection to laundry optional)

The grants will be available until 30 June 2011 and claimsmust be lodged by 30 September 2011.

For further information, please contact SustainabilityVictoria on 1300 363 744 or [email protected]

Arts Material donation by EckersleysOur Arts Work Engine continues to gain traction with a donation of as-

sorted art materials, papers, and calligraphy makers. Eckersleys will

provide ongoing support with a discount on all future orders. Thank you

to Wednesday and her team for all their support. If you would like to get

involved in the Arts Group emailSharon Collins at

[email protected]

Also pencil in 23 May 2010 for the Arts Draw for people who lost their

homes or possessions in the fires. More details will follow as we work

through the logistics.Murrindindi Toy Library Bus is coming to FlowerdalePrimary School on Tuesday 11th May between 2.30 and 3.15.So you can join up as you collect children from school andkinder. Membership $20 per year.




FLOWERDALE COMMUNITY HOUSE INC

Forming Friendships ABN 30 127 305 127

WANTEDAuto ElectriciansMechanics

Car Upholsters/TrimmersPanel Beaters/Spray Painters

Flowerdale Senior Youth Group are currently working on a project“PIMP my Ride”

every Friday Night.

• Two teams - Guys V Girls• Two cars - One trophy• Two budgets - Best car

Build your own car : Fastest: Best exterior: Best interior

Real cars, Real budget, Real choices

May the best car win !!!!!!

Contact: Vicky Parry 04233320/57801434 or John Leary0425840999 (Senior Youth Group Leaders) for more information




TOY LIBRARY OPEN

The Murrindindi Toy Library (MTL) officially began operatingon April 13th at Yea, 14th at Flowerdale, 15th at Eildon andAlexandra, and the 17th at Marysville, Kinglake West & Kin-glake. For $20 a year for a family, the kids from 6 months to6 years of age can enjoy borrowing a range of toys includ-ing musical instruments, science toys, transport toys, puz-zles, games, dressups, CD’s, DVD’s and books. New toys

are available for borrowing on a fortnightly rotation. View thewebsite at www.murrindinditoylibrary.org.au (or phone 0400969 500) for the trailer timetable and locations, along withmore details about the types of toys available and borrowingentitlements. The MTL also has larger Party Pack toys thatare available for weekly hire, to both members and nonmembers.

If you have some spare time (perhaps you work part time orare retired or semi retired), and would like to volunteer totow the trailers between locations and assist with the bor-rowing, then the Committee would love to hear from you! Alloffers of assistance gratefully accepted, whether it be forone session or 50! Your vehicle must have the capacity totow the trailer (1 tonne), and you must have had experiencein towing. If you would like to volunteer, or require more de-tails, please contact Kathryn Goldsmith (President) on 039874 7673, or Matt Foley (Trailer Manager) on 0431 792615. If you are unable to tow the trailers, but would still liketo volunteer, then view the website for details of other volun-tary jobs on offer!

The MTL is a Not for Profit, non government organisation. It

has been established for the residents of the Murrindindi

Shire solely by volunteers from Melbourne, and is their gift

to you. It has been funded by donations from the RotaryDistrict 9810 Bushfire Relief Fund, private enterprise and

individuals. Please come along and join in the fun – your

kids will think all their Christmases have come at once!

Deakin University Environment Club

Helps Local Tree Planting Effort

On Saturday the 27th

of March a group of university students

from Deakin Uni in Burwood trundled their way up to Flowerdale

in multiple cars and 4WDs., sleeping bags, mattresses and mat-

tocks in tow. Local couple Trent and Vikki Patten had their land

burnt out in the Black Saturday fires. Whilst they were incredibly

lucky, managing to save all of their buildings on the property,many trees and fences were lost. Aiming to plant as many trees

as possible on this weekend in March, they invited Deakin Envi-

ronment Club up to lend a hand. A number of students from this

group came up to a tree planting effort held last year, and this

year’s new recruits were no less enthusiastic.

Presidents Sophie Barker and Shane Bakewell organized the

group, ensuring that noone just came along as a tourist, galvaniz-

ing everyone’s efforts into a co-ordinated whole. The area to be

planted was on a very steep hill just next to the Three Sisters in

Flowerdale, scenic, serene, but also daunting to climb. It was

only possible to carry a few trees, tree guards, weed mats andstakes at a time due to the angle of the incline. All in all it was

not for the faint hearted. All plants were sourced from a local

indigenous nursery in Reedy Creek, the Valley of a Thousand Hills

Nursery run by David Laurie and Helen Richie. The local indige-

nous plants used will eventually provide suitable habitat for local

fauna.

Half of the students planted trees on the Saturday afternoon,

whilst the other half of the group attended The Haven (a local

wildlife rescue sanctuary) and helped around the traps there with

some maintenance. They also got to view local bird and animal

life up close. On the Saturday night a big barbeque and “lightsout” party was held in honour of Earth Hour. However, Trent and

Vikki’s property is exclusively on solar power, so this provided a

philosophical conundrum for the group. “Do we turn all the

lights off and promote Earth Hour, or because you’re on solar is it

better to run them all and celebrate solar power?” was the ques-

tion being bandied around. They opted by general consensus to

turn everything off. Everyone fell into their various bunks, tents,

lofts and hammocks exhausted from a good honest day’s work

for the environment and bushfire recovery.

On the Sunday the groups swapped jobs after a quick educational

visit to David and Rosemary Ralph’s straw bale house and organic

perma-culture garden. They enjoyed this immensely and found it

quite inspiring what David and Rosemary have managed to

achieve and produce. Everyone then put in a good afternoon of

planting back on the hill. In all a fair number of trees were

planted. Given the challenging terrain being planted, the group

did a great job.

Mother Earth smiled upon their efforts and on the Sunday eve-

ning 19 mm of rain arrived ensuring a smooth transition for the

new trees. Thanks to Deakin Environment Club, a cohesive, pas-

sionate and inspiring group of young people.

Trent and Vikki Patten,

Flowerdale.




Belly Dancing Basics…

10- 11 am on Thursday 13th Mayat the Flowerdale Hall

$10 per session(No need to show your belly!)

Tutor- Kristen Hanson

All Welcome …for more info. 57 802 664

Birthday Greetings

Sullivan, Bonnie Shae - 9th MayTo our beautiful Bonnie Shae, wishing you a happy 9thbirthday. Love always, Mum, Dad, Family & Friends. XXX

WantedJars suitable for honey, chutneys, etc. Contact

Michael 5780 1202.

MEMORIUMThe Silver Parrot community remember with loveour delightfully eccentric neighbour, friend and

local bloke ADOLF DEITZ

1932 - 2nd May 2008

We will not ever forget him.

MEMORIUMThe Flowerdale Community extend our love and

deep sympathy toTrent and Vicky Patten on the passing

of Trent’s dadRod Patten.

A very moving, and uplifting service was held atLilydale to celebrate an exceptional life.

RIP

Start on Bakers Lane car park amenities block

The building of a $90,000 amenities block in Alexan-dra’s Bakers Lane car park is about to start, follow-ing awarding a contract to M.J. Richards Construc-tions Pty Ltd.

The works, planned to finish by the end of June, will bemostly contained within the area of the four western centralparking spaces opposite the Bakers Lane entrance to limitimpact on car park operations.

Early in the project, over two days a services trench is to bedug from the building site to the car park’s northern bound-ary. Traffic may need redirection during that time but thebuilder will clearly define modified traffic arrangements.

For further project information visitwww.murrindindi.vic.gov.au or contact Roger Smith

0439 314 042, Colin Neal 5772 315 or CharleneBarach 5772 0710.




Mobile Library Visits:

Hazeldene bus stop 1.30 to 4.30pm 13th & 27th May,Strath Creek opposite the store 2.30 to 4.30pm. 20th May.

If you have internet access at home you can reserve books at theYarra Plenty Regional Library website (www.yprl.vic.gov.au) andcollect them from the Mobile Library.

Rainfall in Broome Road

April 2010 (to 27th April) 58mm Total for March 2010 115mm

Year to date to 27th April 2010 300mm to 30th April 2009 101mm

RegardsVirginia

Rainfall

in Broome Road

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE STORE

Well at last it’s now official.

We are doing Pizza’s; we have had a couple nights of trial anderror leaning slightly more towards the error side of things, butthe reaction so far is positive and the process isn’t making meinto an angry Ogre. So we are going to continue to give it a go.Unfortunately I don’t have a commercial oven or a pizza oven

yet so it all has to come out of my little house oven which meanswe will be limited to numbers per night and times. I haveworked out that I can get a pizza out every five minutes or so.Now what this means is that it would be helpful if you ring theorders in and the time you would like to collect them, and thenwe will be able to work out a plan/time for you to come and getthem. If you do want to come in and place and order that will begreat but please be aware that the phone orders will get prefer-ence.I’m not going to go mad and dream up a vast menu, well not yetanyway. So to keep it simple I’m going to try and make fourdifferent types. They are all the same size which is 30cm (12inch) and the cost for each one is $10.

BBQ Chicken, roasted chicken pieces, onions, red and greencapsicums with bbq sauce and cheeseHawaiian, strips of Ham, pineapple pieces with cheese on atomato baseHot salami, hot salami pieces with cheese on a tomato base. If you want it smokin’ then ask for some hot chilli flakes.Mediterranean Vege, marinated char grilled Mediterraneanvegies, fresh mushrooms on a tomato base.

So to try it out we will only be offering the Pizza’s on Thursdaynights, from 4.30pm to 7pm. If demand is high then I mightthink about making them another night but I would like to go

slowly at the start to get my feet and gauge the reaction.

So thanks again for supporting me in these new adventures.

Mike

Flowerdale Playgroup

5th May : Mothers DaySpecial

12th May : Storytime withKate from Library—Play

Dough19th May : Autumn

Festival day26th May : The Very

Hungry

Caterpillar Fun Day

Coming up soon - Rhythm &Beat

Music program with Helen Killen

Flowerdale Community Hall

Wednesdays 10 — 12.30 pm

Cost $2 per family

Aged 6 months—school age

Please bring a piece of fruit to

shareLouise Reed—0425 814 302

What’s on in

May

Spread the Word - The New Murrindindi Toy Library -will be at the

Flowerdale Hall 12th &26th May

OPPOSITE –YEA &

STRATH CREEK ROAD

COME ONE !COME ALL !SUPPORT THIS FUN LOCAL

EVENT 3RD SUNDAY OFEVERY MONTH

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MP WELCOMES RECORD NEW POLICE

THE Member for Seymour, Ben Hardman, has welcomed a

Brumby Government announcement to add an extra 1966 police

across Victoria in the biggest single boost to police numbers in

the state’s history.

“We are deploying an extra 1700 officers to front-line policing as

well as freeing up an additional 266 police officers to be

redeployed to other operational roles,” Mr Hardman said.

“This rollout will start this year and will see Labor increase the

number of police in Victoria by more than 3500 sworn policesince 1999.”

Mr Hardman said that under the Government’s plan, which is

included in the upcoming Budget, the Chief Commissioner would

allocate the extra resources based on their operational need.

As well, a further 266 sworn police would be moved from desk-

bound jobs, such as call taking and dispatch in regional areas,

into frontline roles, with administrative and support staff

backfilling these positions.

Mr Hardman said a 65.49 per cent increase in the number of

police in the Mitchell Police Service Area - which includes

Mitchell and Murrindindi Shires - since 1999 highlighted theGovernment’s commitment to investing in increased police

numbers across Victoria.

“The Government has been working with Victoria Police to crack

down on a range of public order offences, such as drunken and

disorderly behaviour, hoon driving and graffiti,” he said.

“Since the legislation was introduced in late 2009, a total of 37

$234 fines have been handed out to troublemakers in Mitchell.

“Hoon drivers have also been targeted in Mitchell, with 99

drivers joining more than 10,000 others across the state in having

their cars impounded by police.”

Since 1999, more than 160 police stations and residences have

been built across Victoria, at a cost of more than $450 million in

the state’s largest ever police station building program.

Mr Hardman said that the Government had invested in eight new

police stations in the Seymour electorate totalling more than $22

million, including stations at Broadford, Kinglake, Kilmore,

Seymour, Yea, Wallan and facilities currently planned for

Marysville and Pyalong.

“When Labor promises new police, Labor delivers. Since 1999, we

have promised and then delivered 1400 new police and currently

adding more than 470 more to the force,” said Mr Hardman.“This is in stark contract to the Victorian Opposition, who, when

in government, promised 1000 new police but actually cut 800.

“Only Labor can be trusted to deliver new police to Victoria and

today’s announcement reaffirms that.”

NEW SITE FOR KINGLAKE’S CFA/VICSES

UNVEILEDKinglake marked another milestone in rebuilding the community

with the Brumby Labor government today unveiling the site for a

new joint CFA and VICSES headquarters.

Emergency Services Minister Bob Cameron said new CFA and

VICSES headquarters would be located in Aitken Crescent and

was an important step for the community as it continued to

rebuild in the wake of the devastating Black Saturday bushfires.

“We will continue to stand by communities after the worstnatural disaster in Australia’s history as they rebuild their lives,

homes and community,” Mr Cameron said.

“The events of February 7, 2009, are never far from our thoughts,

but today we’re looking towards the future of Kinglake and the

emergency services groups that have served the region so well

during such difficult times.

“Over the past 12 months, Kinglake’s CFA and VICSES volunteers

have shown the resilience that has come to typify Kinglake and

the surrounding region, and this milestone is another step

towards rebuilding this great community.

“Kinglake VICSES Unit’s headquarters was destroyed during theBlack Saturday fires, along with the unit’s two rescue trucks,

trailer and all of its equipment. Since the fires, Kinglake VICSES

Unit has operated out of temporary headquarters.”

The $220,000 site will provide Kinglake CFA and VICSES

volunteers with improved training facilities, upgraded storage for

each unit’s vehicles and equipment and improve morale by

bringing the two agencies together on the same site.

Member for Seymour Ben Hardman said the Kinglake CFA and

Kinglake VicSES unit were important volunteer organisations

serving the Kinglake Ranges communities.

"I am pleased to see progress on this project to provide these

dedicated volunteers with state-of-the-art facilities that will serve

them well now and into the future,” Mr Hardman said.

"To achieve a project like this takes a great deal of time and

effort and is testament to the commitment and energy that

members of both these organisations have put in, working

together to get the best possible outcome for their

communities."

Member for Yan Yean Danielle Green welcomed the

announcement.

“On Black Saturday our CFA and SES volunteers did an

outstanding job and they continue to do so, they are the

backbone of our community and despite being hit so hard they

continue to serve,” Ms Green said.

“I am therefore pleased that new and improved facilities will be

built so they can continue to do one of the most important jobs

in our community.”




Communities affected by the devastating 2009 Victorian bushfireswill share in nearly $5 million in further funds from the VictorianBushfire Appeal Fund.

The Premier John Brumby announced that funding would go to adiverse range of projects all identified as rebuilding priorities bylocal community recovery committees.

Mr Brumby said the projects ranged from smaller schemes such asenhancing the northern entrance of the Yinnar township to largerplans like the restoration of Gallipoli Park in Marysville.

“We will continue to stand by communities after the worst naturaldisaster in Australia’s history and support them as they continue torebuild their lives, homes and communities,” Mr Brumby said.

“These are important projects identified as priorities by communi-ties themselves and in many cases provide opportunities for localpeople to be involved either as contractors or as volunteers.

“This is an important part of the $193 million Rebuilding Togetherplan to drive recovery in communities through the rebuilding ofschools, sporting clubs, health and early childhood centres, com-munity hubs and iconic natural sites destroyed or damaged in thefires.

“The latest round of projects reflected the need to both physicallyrebuild in fire affected areas but also the importance of continuingthe emotional and psychological support of those affected.”

The Prime Minister and Premier announced a $193 million pack-age to drive recovery in communities across Victoria through therebuilding of schools, sporting clubs, health and early childhoodcentres, community hubs and iconic natural sites destroyed ordamaged in the fires.

The Rebuilding Together package set out the rebuilding prioritieswhich have been drive by local communities to rebuild essentialtown buildings and services, to generate business growth and in-vestment and to rehabilitate key local attractions central to their

future prosperity.

Other community projects to share in the latest round of fundinginclude local arts and cultural events; the upgrade of communitycentres and a bushfire education scheme. They bring to 142 thetotal number of projects to date to receive funding through Rebuild-ing Together.

Commonwealth Parliamentary Secretary for Bushfire Reconstruc-tion Bill Shorten said close work would continue between the Ap-peal Fund and 33 local community recovery committees acrossbushfire affected areas would continue, to ensure the right projectswere being delivered.

“Communities themselves are deciding their rebuilding prioritiesand articulating their plans for the future. These formed the basis

for Rebuilding Together and we’re now focused on bringing theseprojects to fruition,” Mr Shorten said.

Appeal Fund chair Pat McNamara said the funding reflects theprojects identified provided practical support to bushfire-affectedcommunities whilst reflecting the intention of the donors who gaveso generously in the aftermath of the Black Saturday fires.

"We believe these projects reflect the intent with which donors sogenerously gave and go a long way to not only providing signifi-cant support to individuals but to important community generatedprojects,” Mr McNamara said.

The following projects have been approved:

• Boolara Yinnar: Prepare a tailored emergency response plan

for the local community - $20,000; • Yinnar: Upgrade and enhance the fire damaged northern en-trance to Yinnar township - $26,000;

• Murmungee: Upgrade to the historic Bowman MurmungeeHall which played an important part as a fire recovery centre -

$184,000;

• Jeeralang North: Make local walking tracks more accessiblefor the community with new maps and signs - $27,500;

• Horsham: Construct two large shade sails on either side of theSawyer Park Soundshell - $42,800;

• Jindivick: Workshops to raise awareness about the impor-tance of bushfire preparedness and being ready for other emer-gencies - $25,000;

• Baw Baw Shire: Environmental regeneration program -$30,200;

• Marysville: Murchison Street and Town Amenity Project(restore the character and amenity of Marysville through landscap-ing and streetscape works, lighting, tree planting and civic worksincluding drainage, roadways, cycle and pedestrian pathways) -$1.3 million;

• Marysville: Gallipoli Park Restoration (further projects now

being developed including a playspace, sculpture and garden) -$1.5 million;

• Marysville: Feasibility study for a proposed trail to extendacross the fire affected areas of Marysville, Narbethong, Granton,Buxton, Lake Mountain, the Cathedral Ranges and Taggerty (to beknown as the Five Towns Trail) - $33,000;

• Mirboo North: Upgrade to two local community centres (theGrain Store, a centre for youth and the Baromi Centre, a meetingplace for senior citizens) - $51,000;

• Clonbinane: Series of community events to be held over thenext 12 months to bring the community together - $20,000;

• Kilmore East: Series of community events held during 2010and the purchase of a trailer with equipment such as BBQ facili-ties, tools and portable toilet - $20,000;

• Wandong-Heathcote: Improvements to the fire-damagedJunction Memorial Park including landscaping and installing BBQand toilet facilities, tables and seating and a playground -$250,000;

• St Andrews: Develop land management skills among localproperty owners so they can begin to address the longer-term post-fire environment - $7,500;

• Strathewen: Equip the community with land rehabilitation skillsand equipment to manage their properties post-fire (with the

Strathewen Landcare Group) - $25,000;

• Traralgon South: Make tracks and trails on public land in thedistrict more accessible for community members - $77,000;

• Whittlesea: New Memorial Hall complex to commemorate thebushfires - $906,000;

• Whittlesea: Establish a community peer support network -$90,000;

• Whittlesea: Develop a bushfire response education plan whichincludes employing of a qualified part-time educator for six months- $45,000; and

Whittlesea: Series of creative activities in 2010 to help bushfire-affected residents to share stories and be involved in public eventsthat contribute to individual and community recovery - $127,000.

COMMUNITIES SHARE IN CLOSE TO $5 MILLION FROM THEVICTORIAN BUSHFIRE APPEAL FUND




Flowerdale Primary SchoolFlowerdale Primary SchoolFlowerdale Primary SchoolFlowerdale Primary School

Term 2 has started in asplash of autumn sun-

shine, and the childrenat Flowerdale PrimarySchool are enjoying thelovely warm weather.The Active After Schoolprogramme is here forall of Term 2, with thekids enjoying outdooractivities after schooleach Tuesday, (see pho-tos above) followed byKirran’s dance classes at

the hall. Children arewelcome to join theTuesday group at anytime during the term.

Here’s the Prep/1 class putting

their best funny faces as theyvisited the Kinder last week, joining many of their friendsfor some fun and music withBarry Peters.Having the kinder and schoolon the same property producesso many educational benefitsfor the children and offers staff the potential to work togetheron developing learningprograms for each individualchild.

Flowerdale is delighted to introduceSarah Morris who joined the staff at thestart of Term 2. Sarah will work in the

Grade 5/6 room, team-teaching with MrD every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.Each Wednesday and Friday, Sarah willbe working with Amy and Christine pro-viding classroom support and extensionprograms. We welcome her to the Flow-erdale Primary School family.

Mr D and fan club (from left) Ebony, Skyler, Jade andBonnie met in Federation Square at the Thank You Mel-bourne & Victoria Concert. This was a fantastic day for

kinder and school kids and their families. We think theorganizers, Wal, Ross and friends in Kinglake West didan amazing job in making the day one to remember for along time.




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Mayor’s Chair

During the past months various local media have featured comments

about the finances of the Council especially in relation to the State Gov-

ernment’s Financial Package and the assistance received from other

Councils. In my opinion all these letters signed and unsigned are based

on a belief that the "Council" is a greedy, uncaring, secretive organisa-

tion oblivious to the needs of the community.

The Council is one of the largest employers in the shire with the vastmajority of its staff being rate-payers. As a result of the February 2009

fires, one staff member lost their life while another staff member suf-

fered serious injuries. A number of staff and councillors suffered prop-

erty damage and other losses. We lost friends but not our sense of com-

munity which we live in and actively participate in. As an organisation

and individuals we know how the community feels and have a responsi-

bility to be open and accountable. Any individuals who have issues with

the direction of Council are urged to raise them at an open forum ses-

sion. These sessions are held three times a month and are a good oppor-

tunity for members of the public to address the Council directly.

To address the specific issue raised as a result of my press release thank-

ing other councils for their assistance, I would like to clarify a few things.

The assistance we received was not cash but in kind assistance in theform of officers to assist with technical issues and the community en-

gagement over rebuilding recreation facilities. Any cash raised by coun-

cils from events has gone to the Murrindindi Trust Fund, an independ-

ently run fund for future community projects or directed to projects

indicated by the fund raising community.

Again in relation to the one off State Government assistance package,

Council has received no money as yet. The package is to be paid in

stages over three and a half years when the Government believes we

have reached the mutually agreed milestones. The use of this money is

tightly controlled with no flexibility as to how it is to be used. Six million

five hundred thousand over three and a half years is to assist in building

capacity and project management to deal with issues from the fires.

Three million two hundred thousand dollars over three and a half years

is to cover the estimated six million dollars in lost rate income. All these

figures are based on Council increasing its rates by at least six percent

per annum for the foreseeable future. There is no pot of gold in the

package or in these figures.

As Council commences its current budget process we will be looking at

cutting our ongoing costs to deal with the potential shortcomings in

finances. Any cuts will be painful for the services we provide. As a com-

munity, get involved in the budget discussions now and not after the

decisions have been made.

Artists Helping ArtistsFunding available for bushfire-affected artists

in Murrindindi Shire

The For Art’s Sake Auction was held at Abbotsford Convent on 8 November2009. A wide range of metropolitan and regional artists, including somefrom the affected areas themselves, donated artworks which were auc-tioned by Andrew Embling of Landmark Embling in Alexandra.

$16,284 was raised for the benefit of fire-affected artists in the MurrindindiShire are

Applications are now being accepted from regional artists and communi-ties. Anyone interested in applying can download guidelines and applica-tions forms from the Regional Arts Victoria website at www.rav.net.au/funding-and-resources, or contact Joe Toohey at Regional Arts Victoria on

(03) 9644 1800 or email [email protected].

For more information or media enquires, please contact:Joe TooheyProgram Officer, Creative Communities VictoriaRegional Arts VictoriaP: (03) 9644 1800E: [email protected] F: (03) 9646 3832




If anyone would like to see events and stories on line(some with videos) go to

http://helpflowerdalenow.blogspot.com/

Between 3 and 7 May 2010 inclusive a team of Dentists andDental Nurses will be offering a limited dental service to thepeople of Flowerdale and the surrounding community fromthe CHBC LINKS Inc Dental Van.

We would like to help those experiencing tooth ache and/orpain in the first instance and then offer dental examinationsand advice to as many as we can in the time available. This

clinic will be offered as a free service to those in the Flow-erdale and surrounding Community.

If you would like to take advantage of this service duringthis week, please call

Liz on 0433 367 701 (between 7pm and 8pm only),

to make an appointment.

This service is given, with love and at no cost to the peopleof Flowerdale and is a Partnership with the FlowerdaleCommunity House. (If you have already registered with theCommunity House, I will call you for an appointment in the

next few days)

CHBC LINKS Inc. (ABN 64 274 398 623) is an agency of the Croydon Hills Baptist Church,2 – 8 Bemboka Rd, Croydon Hills, 3136

Yea, Wednesday 14 April: Nearly $250,000 was raised at theprospectus launch for the Yea & District Community Bank ® branch on Tuesday evening.

The night saw 100 excited local residents and traders gather to getthe first look at the prospectus for the local company who will runthe franchise.

Many of the attendees made the most of the opportunity to buyshares in the public company behind the project on the night.

Bendigo Bank Community Development Manager, Tim Birthiselsaid this was a wonderful response from the community.

“To have 100 people take time out of their busy lives to attend apublic meeting, and bring their cheque book along as well, re-affirmed the community spirit that exists in this community,” Timsaid.

Murrindindi Community Enterprise Limited Chairman, Gary Pollard,described this initial response as better than expected and he wasconfident the community would reach the $650,000 minimumsooner rather than later.

“This is an enormous opportunity for the people of Yea and sur-rounding districts to play an integral role in the establishment of apublicly owned enterprise.

“For many it will be the first time they have been involved in such aproject, for many it will be the first time that they have ownedshares.

“We want as many people as possible to be given the opportunityto become a shareholder in the proposed Yea & District Commu-nity Bank ® Branch and share in the success that it’s certain tobring our community.

Mr Pollard said the share offer was open to everyone. People whodidn’t originally pledge their support have already purchased

shares, and we are finding others are increasing their share hold-ing from what they initially pledged.

“We know we have a core group of supporters in our communitybut we are finding more and more people coming on board as ourCommunity Bank ® comes closer to becoming a reality,” he said.

The night also saw four lucky attendees Jaiyn Merryen, AnitaMcGrath, Rod Kirkham and Carol Pollard each presented with$150 Bendigo Bank cheques to assist their nominated communitygroup. The Yea Community House, Homewood CFA, Murrindindi-Woodbourne Community Group and the Yea Tennis Club are nowamong the first community groups to benefit from this communityventure.

While the share applications are being collected, Directors and

Bendigo Bank are working behind the scenes on preparations forthe new branch to be built on High Street, with a target openingdate in August.

“There is a growing sense of pride and excitement in our commu-nity as people come to realise that the Yea & District CommunityBank

® Branch is clearly within reach and, with our community’scontinuing support, we are going to achieve what we have set outto do,” he said.

“If you have any questions about the share offer, or indeed theCommunity Bank ® concept and how it will benefit our community,please contact Gary on 0414 270 754.

COMMUNITY BANK




The Flowerdale Flyer is now availableonline thanks to Julie & Pete. Go to

www.helpflowerdalenow.blogspot.comto view the issues back to July 2009 .

Member for McEwen Fran Bailey has congratulated CameronCaine on his endorsement as the Liberal candidate for McEwen inthis year’s federal election.

Fran said the Kinglake policeman was a popular and activecommunity leader who would be a dynamic representative for theLiberal Party and the people of McEwen.

“Cameron brings local knowledge, local involvement and localunderstanding to his new role as our candidate for McEwen,” Fransaid.

“He has had a long involvement in junior and senior football in ourlocal communities and has been at the forefront of community-driven efforts to rebuild bushfire-affected towns since BlackSaturday.

“On Black Saturday, Cameron was in Kinglake and he was one ofthe many residents who banded together to save much of thetown.”

Fran said Cameron was a genuine community champion for the

electorate.

“His community involvement and employment brings him enableshim to connect with so many of our local communities fromGisborne to Eildon.

“Cameron will be working hard to keep McEwen in safe hands - inthe Yarra Valley, Diamond and Plenty Valleys, the Macedon

Ranges, Wallan and the other towns including Seymour, Kilmore,Yea and Alexandra.

“I congratulate him on his endorsement as the new Liberalcandidate for McEwen and look forward to supporting him as hemeets the challenges of our local communities.”

Fran announced late last year that she would retire from politics atthis year’s election. Fran was fi rst elected as the member forMcEwen in 1990 and has held the seat since 1996.

Fran was a minister in the former Howard Government and servedas Minister for Small Business and Tourism between 2004 and2007.

Safe hands: Fran congratulates Cameron Caine

Youth Forum Outcomes

The Youth Forum was held on Friday 16th April, 2010. Approximately 50 people attended with a good num-ber of the younger members of the Community to-gether with their parents.

The forum decided that the most important item wasa Youth Space where youth can congregate. In addi-tion they would like some outdoor recreation facilities

such as a BMX track, skate park, basketball/netballetc.

The Youth facilities have been identified as a majorproject for the area and the next step is for the YouthWork Engine to prepare a project scoping and fundingapplication. We will also be looking to liaise with chari-table organisations to help provide funding or goodsand services.

If you want to have some involvement in the Work

Engine please contact Vicky Parry 57801434 or JohnLeary 0425840999.

ON THE COUCH

On a chilly Wednesday last month a small group of people bravedthe cold to venture out to the Flowerdale Hotel for an eveningspent in front of a cozy wood fire for “Writers on the Couch”hosted by Murrindindi Library.

Presenters Libby Kotschet and Ann Le Lievre brought with themmountains of books most of which they talked about and handedround for us to look at. The books varied from biographies togardening books to novels (including children’s books). We hadto pay attention because during the course of the evening we were

quizzed and the first person to have a right answer received a KitKat

A most enjoyable evening.




Your Health and Well-Being

From Community Health

National Mothering Week3rd - 9th May 2010

Mothering: Together we do better

The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is inviting all mums and families to celebrateNational Mothering Week in the week leading up to Mother’s Day on 9th May.

National Mothering Week has been celebrated by the ABA since 1979 and this year’s focus,Mothering: Together we do better , highlights the importance of mothers connecting with each otherthrough support groups in their local communities. This could be a mother’s group, playgroup orthe ABA’s own support groups.

Mother to mother support is an-age old way that mums through the generations have help eachother through those first few years of parenting and beyond. None of us are parental experts andits re-assuring to know that other people are experiencing the same ups and downs of life thatcome with the territory of being a new parent.

Children don’t come with an instruction manual and the off button has yet to be found so sharingtime and wisdom with other new mums and those that have been “in the field” longer can be animmense support. Many national and international studies have shown that being connected inwith a community or support group can make people feel cared for and valued and this has apowerful protective effect on health.

To celebrate National Mothering Week many local Australian Breastfeeding Association groups arehaving an event, meeting, display or activity to let their community know the importance of mother-to-mother support.

Local Activities

The Mansfield ABA group, which covers Alexandra, is having a special pampering morning on7th May to celebrate both National Mothering Week and their 4th Birthday. It will be from10.00am - 12.00noon at the Maternal & Child Health Centre, 33 Highett Street, Mansfield.

The Upper Yarra ABA group, which covers Kinglake and regions, will be rounding off NationalMothering week on Monday 10th May with a coffee morning in Gladysdale. Coffee timediscussion will be on ways to support each other along the mothering journey. For more detailscontact Group Leader, Annie, on 0409 249 607.

For more information on how the Australian Breastfeeding Association can support you please visitthe website - www.breastfeeding.asn.au

You can also access 24-hour breastfeeding support on 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 2 686).

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




9th & 23rd May

10am @ Flowerdale Community Hall




1st Kinglake Scout Group LOCAL TRADIES LIST

Cabinet MakerRenzo Ukosich -New kitchens & renovations 5780 2278

GardeningTina Varano -Garden maintenance 0401 669 206Patrick's Mowing and Gardening 0413 687 679

Josh Sommers - all round Gardener 0438 306 616

LandscapingAlex Jones - Pavescape Paving, concreting,bobcat hire, excavator, post holes 0409 338 130

Painting & DecoratingAdam Thomas -painter/ decorator.Roof painting & pressure cleaning 0420 991 834

Roofing PlumberTony Nagel - Repairs & Restoration 0439 182 677

LOCAL

TRADIES

NameExpertisePhone number isall that’s needed

And watch the jobs flow in

ContactPAULA 5780 2027

BRENDA 5780 1356

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Cub News

Firstly welcome to our newest Cubs Ned, Sam, Ryan, Thomas andLauren.

Thank you to David Collyer and Dave Nichols from the VMAAFlying Club for arranging a great flying night and for supplying

planes and all the information on how to fly them.Recently the Cubs went rollerblading at the Eltham Skate Centre.We also had a compass night. The Cubs worked in pairs to helpeach other learn how to read and use a compass, how to read mapsand they did an activity with the compass’. They all enjoyed thenight.

Yours in Cubing, Kaa.

Scout News

Five Scouts from Kinglake (Darcy, Bass, Sam, Van and Molly) joined in on the 2010 Pirate Master Survivor Camp over theEaster weekend for four days. The Kinglake Tribe flew throughthe competition winning the most keys. It was a fight to gain the

most keys as one of the 16 keys opened a chest full of prizes at theend of the camp. Kinglake won the most keys having 4 of themain 15 and had found the 16th hidden key. Unfortunately at theend of the camp key number 12 opened the chest and had beenwon by another tribe. The Scouts from Kinglake worked as a greatteam and cruised through the competition. We did heaps of funactivities like food challenges, challenge valley (which Kinglakewon). All in all, it was a fantastic camp. Thank you to James from3rd Croydon Scout Group for hosting us and giving us such agreat time. Van French.

Coming up we have a Sailing day at Sugarloaf Reservoir Christ-mas Hills on Sunday 23rd May

Venturers News

The Venturers have a gliding day planned and are looking forwardto going snowboarding at Mt Baw Baw later in the term.

Group News

The Kinglake Market Day was a very successful fundraiser andearned the group $650. Thank you to all families that participated.

Thinking of Joining?

If you are interested in joining Cubs, Scouts and Venturers, or youare an adult looking for a rewarding outlet as a leader or an assis-tant please contact: Group Leader Ray Bartlam. Phone: 5786 1529

or by e-mail [email protected]

If would like to find out more about Scouting visit

www.vicscouts.asn.au




Dental Service. A free dental service to commence in Flowerdale

for this week Monday– Friday 9-5 . 120 appointments have been

made with enormous thanks to LINKS for providing this service to

Flowerdale!

Belly Dancing Basics (each fortnight) Thursday the 13th

of May

at 10-11 am for fitness and fun. Ladies come and have a laughwith us (and No, you don’t need to show your belly!) cost $10

with tutor- Kristen.

Annie on UGFM (88.9) - every Saturday morning. The popular

“Good morning Murrindindi” show has a wide listening audience

and Annie gives the Flowerdale Report around 9.30 each week

Community Dinner every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month at the

Flowerdale Recreation Reserve. The club bar opens at 5pm and

closes at 10pm. Meals are from 6-8pm. Next dinner is on Friday

8th All welcome Prices: Adults - $5; Children - $3; Children

under 5 are free

SPECIAL Community Dinner House Warming Party– Friday 18thJune FANCY DRESS! Local band Sidewalk Gray special guest

entertainers and a fabulous meal, All welcome!!

All Day Morning Tea is being offered every Tuesday from 10.00-

2.30. Come and enjoy a cuppa, cake and a chat. (Thanks to

Grace Church)

Youth Group- each Friday night at the Flowerdale Hall 7-9.30

“Pimp my Ride” Boys vs. Girls, real cars, real budget, one trophy

for the winner! May the best car win!!!!! With Vicky, John call

57801343 for more information– see separate advert

Kids Music Group 4.30 each Friday at the Hall Thanks to Salvation

Army

Kids’ Dance Classes Weekly dance classes will be held at the

Flowerdale Hall with tutor Kirran each Tuesday afternoon at 4.30-

5.30 $3 or $5 per family

Girls Pamper Day program (thanks to Kildonnan) will be on May

22nd Hair stylist, makeup artist massage FREE for girls 15-26

book at the Community House

Beginners Computer Class Tuesday evenings at 7pm $4 per

session. Class being run at the Flowerdale Primary School—

resuming soon. Tutor- Ron

Flowerdale Food Share Thanks to the ongoing support of Berry Street and the Victorian Food Bank. We have food items delivered

each fortnight. (Please call Odette for more information or Alison

Dyson at Berry Street)

Grace Church Want some peace in your life? Come to a Church

Service with a difference! Church services every 2nd and 4th

Sunday at 10am at the Flowerdale Hall, Next service will be

Sunday 11 April. All welcome

Art Group A self led group at the Flowerdale Hall from 1.00-3pm

on Wednesdays, bring your supplies and project to this social

group $4. New members always welcome

Patchwork At the Flowerdale Hall Tuesdays from 7-9pm, cost $4

and the first Saturday of each month from 10:30-3:30 cost $5.

Bring your lunch this day, tea and coffee provided.

Playgroup at the Flowerdale Hall on Wednesdays from 10am-

12:30pm. Newborn to preschool. Please bring a piece of fruit to

share. Cost $2 per family.. (See the separate program) For more

info call Louise on 0425814302

Massage/Chiropractics/Osteopathy/Acupuncture In an ongoing

partnership the Community House is delighted to offer the

ongoing services of the Hands on Health Professionals. Tuesdays

12.00-4.00. The team from RMIT are back to offer Chiropractic

services. Rickie (Massage) will be in each Tuesday from 12.00-

2.30 Bookings must be made at the Community House

Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) Dr Stephen Osborne is

traveling from Toowoomba to treat at the Flowerdale Hall on

date to be advised. There will also be Massage on the day. Please

make appointments at the Community House

Bushfire Counseling and Support Contact the Service Access and

Care Coordination Team. Call Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm. Phone 1300

773 352 with Mitchell Health

Women of the Ranges Support Group every Tuesday with Cheryl

and Joanne for women of all ages from 9.45- 11-45 (thanks to

Centacare and Grace Church)

Tattoo of the Flowerdale Tree If you want to join the 65

Flowerdalians and have a tattoo of the Flowerdale Recovery Tree

emblem, call the Community House for the information and to

book

Japanese Cookery Sat May 22nd at 10.30-12.30 come and learn

to make Sushi and enjoy the meal together. Tutor Hiroko cost

$12.50 bookings essential

Book Share A wide selection of books available to borrowavailable on a Tuesday or Wednesday

Op Shop Call in and have a browse—you might pick up a bargain.

Volunteers are always needed, so if you have a few hours to

spare please call Hiroko on 57802664

Kim’s Fitness and Fun Monday evenings at 7pm at the

Flowerdale Hall $5

Coming Soon:

Singing Classes Weekly singing classes with Jacqui Pascoe

Hairdressing Service- With experienced hairstylist Lisa working

from the Flowerdale Hall, a pricelist will be available soon.

Hand- Made Jewelery Classes …

Yoga Classes – with Tutor Val Tepper. Mondays 9-10.30am

starting shortly

Cheese Making please book at the Community House. Date to

be announced. Tutor- Dorothy Garner

U3A Our own seniors group in Flowerdale! We have a group

currently working on a yearly program. Please come down to the

Community House on a Tuesday morning and join in with this

exciting new venture. Thanks to Beryl, Trish, Max, Judy and Judy

Mitchell.

WHAT’S ON AT YOUR COMMUNITY HOUSE?

The Community House is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10am to 3.30pm—Phone 5780 2664



COMMUNITY NUMBERS

CFA Emergency 000

Police- Kinglake 5786 1333

Yea 5797 2630

TXU Power Failure 131 799

Help for Wildlife 0417 380 687

Flowerdale School 5780 1264Flowerdale Kinder 5780 2020

JP (Lyn Gunter) 5780 2382

Doctor - Yea 5736 0444

Hospital-Yea 5736 0400

Community House (Hall) 5780 2664

Hazeldene Store 5780 1202

Flowerdale Hotel 5780 1230

Vet—Yea 5797 2333

Whittlesea 9716 2495

Bushfire Case Management Service 1800 050 400

Bushfire Building Advice Line 1300 360 320

Relief Centre 5780 2625

DHS Hub (Leanne) 5780 2704

Mental Health Advice Line 1300 280 737

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For advice, estimates or quotes phone

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2nd May Jam Session2pm ish in the Bar

$100 cash prize (conditions apply)

9th May Mothers Day

(bookings taken now)

16th May Jam Session$100 cash prize (conditions apply)

Flowerdale Flyer May 2010

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