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Flowerdale Flyer November 2008November 2010

Flowerdale Community House INCForming Friendships ABN 30 127 305 127

Issue: No.68 November, 2010

Distribution: 500 copies to Silver Creek Rd., Silver Parrot Rd., Creekside Dr., Riverside Cres., the service road, Moores Rd., Spring V alley 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 the Community House at [email protected]

PO Box 2008, Hazeldene, 3658

Community Hall 2

Letters to Editor 3

Flowerdale PrimarySchool

4

Junior Youth Group 5

Flowerdale CFA &Playgropu

6

Flowerdale Kinder-garten

7

Ben Hardman 18

MSC Information 20

Health & Wellbeing 28

Tradies List 29

Whats on Commu-nity House

30

Community PhoneNo.s

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Inside this issue:

If you are attending dinner please ensure you book as places are limited(see details below).

All are welcome to launch of tree at 8.30pm.

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Letters to Editor:

Since the fires the Community Recovery Committees (CRCs) working on behalf of communities, and doing the best theycan with the knowledge they have or have been given, identified a number of additional community projects including build-ings, path ways and recreation facilities.It would have been really useful if the Community and the CRCs had been told these new facilities will have running andmaintenance costs which would be added to councils budget. While these facilities are great to have Ratepayers shouldhave been told they will be required to pay for the ongoing costs before agreeing to them. With this in mind they may haveagreed to co-locate as many of these facilities as possible. Council and the Victorian Bushfire reconstruction and RecoveryAuthority should have ensured due diligence checks before signing off on these projects on the communities behalf.We are grateful the State Government has subsidized the rate income for the next 3 years and provided additional fundingto assist reinstatement of services and buildings from the fires. Even with this assistance the Council Plan says council hasa shortfall of $7m for all this work, so where will this money come from? Around 1200 homes were destroyed in MurrindindiShire which has meant councils Rate income has gone down some 2 million dollars a year. What will happen when the

State Government subsidy is over and/if all those homes are not replaced? Will our Rates increase be even more becausecouncil does not have the income to cover the ongoing running costs and bushfire reinstatement costs, the additional CRCprojects and any other unknown financial burden?

While we may not be able to answer everything we can ask what could/should be done. Here are my thoughts.In the long term - the Australian Local Governments Association must continue to lobby the Federal and State Governmentfor a more equitable return of Taxes to Councils so a more equitable rating system can be applied .In the short term - do what should have started last year, an assessment of what services are a must for the community andwhat could be cut back or removed. Internal council running costs should also be assessed.As I recommended to council last year, council should go out to the community and have this short term discussion. Whilecouncil may not have all the answers there are people in the community who may have ideas and suggestions that could bevery worth while. This would also show a partnership approach between council and the community both working togetherto provide solutions. Community knowledge and experience is all too often underestimated to the detriment of council and

community.While the Council Plan does outline some ideas and ways forward the Rate impact on the community for the short and longterm must be realized. Good planning is essential for our sustainability and growth and by working together council and thecommunity can plan a way to a more equitable financial future.Lyn Gunter

27th October 2010

Council Rate time is a concern for those making the deci-sion as well as those receiving the Rates Notice.Many residents have Rate increase above Councils 6%increase as this year is a new valuation (revaluation) year.Rates are applied to the value of your property so if yourproperty value has risen you then add the 6% rate increase

to whatever % the value has gone up or in some casesdown.Before objecting, please make check what the market valueis within your area and compare it with the Capital ImprovedValue (CIV) of your property on your rate notice. If thevalue is higher than what is on the rate notice if you objectand the council value then comes in higher you will paymore in Rates.The biggest issue most people have commented on is theybelieve they do not receive the services for the amount ofrates they are paying.In reading the Council Plan, Rate increase for MurrindindiShire residents for the years 2011/12 and 2012/13 are pro-posed to be 6% with 2013/14 proposed at 8%.The Council Plan outlines future work and projects as wellas services along with the councils financial position. Whatis interesting is of the 22 Small Rural Shires (SRS) Murrind-indi sits with 10 other shires who are above the average rateincome for SRSs and they are listed as 4 th highest on thedebt list with total debt/rate revenue being 3rd highest at42.34%. Councils long term goal is to achieve an opera-tional surplus without the inclusion of Capital income whichis commendable but who will pay so they can reach thissurplus, most likely the Ratepayer.Pre bushfires, council was working on a number of projectswhich could help bring business and tourism to the area.

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There was rain. There wassleet. There was snow.T h e r e w a s w a t e r everywhere. Kinlochielhad turned to runningrivers, slowly moving

lakes and endless mud.There was excitement.There was happiness.There was great humoureverywhere. And a singleray of light dared to cast aperfect rainbow over ourlast Hoof Over Hillsweekend.

A full report on the HoofOver Hills Weekend will befeatured in Decembers Flyer.

Flowerdale Primary SchoolWhere Every Day Is Open Day

School Camps were the theme of October, after Hoof Over Hills fever died down a little.

Our Prep/1 Class visited Kids Town for a day packed with fun and excitement, followed by asleepover camp at school. Face Art was a great hit, as our models (left) so beautifully

demonstrate.

Our 2/3/4 Class, using the new Community Bus, explored the highlights of Melbourne on theirovernight City Camp.

Sadly, the 5/6 Class had to go to Tasmania for five days and nights to keep an eye on Mr D whohas a passion for overnight ferries, chairlifts and school camp catering. The class had to kidnapMarty Varano and force him to drive the bus around Tassie. They also roped in Annie, andRachela student teacher looking for adventure. The class took Mr D on a grand tour ofCentral, South and North West Tassie, stopping at the town of ROSS, visiting places as diverseas the National Motor Museum, the Cadbury Factory, Port Arthur, Bonorong Wildlife Reserve,Cataract Gorge, Tasmazia and the beachwith the odd game of mini golf and bowling thrown into keep Mr D from getting bored.

Fantastic Camps and challenging experiences in a nurturing and bonding environment anotherreason why Small Schools are Great Schools

KidsOn

Camp

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Flowerdale Junior

Youth Group

As the Cheetah's were pacing our youth group kids,you could tell what they were thinking...................

Eenee Meenee Minee Mo

Which little kid will I eatReal Show.....................Bonnie Sullivan

Senior Youth GroupPlease note Senior Youth Group will not be running until the Flowerdale Hall is available for use after renovations are complete.

If members have any ideas for out of town programs we would love to hear from you.Please contact Vicky, Senior Group Leader on 57801434 for any information

Flowerdale Community House INC

Forming Friendships ABN 30 127 305 127

This month has been a treat with our biggest excursion ever to Werribee Zoo. 26 children, 4 adults, 1 bus and a van weenjoyed the safari bus tour where we saw the hippos out in the sun, rhinos, zebras, African wild dogs, deers, impalas and

lots more.After the safari we went to the Werribee Mansion gardens for lunchwhere the children had a ball playing footy, climbing trees and runningaround.We all went back to the zoo for the trail walks. The leopards were amaz-ing and we all could have sat there all day watching them parade aroundtheir enclosure and coming up to the glass, its the closet way the childrenwill ever be near cheetahs.The children werefrom all sorts of areasthis time, Flowerdale,Yea, Watsonia, Kan-garoo Ground andMernda. Some ofthese children wereliving in the area be-

fore the fires so they were all welcomed.On the way home we stopped off at McDonalds for ice creams.Thankyou to Vicki and Julie for your help on the day.

Due to wild weather and family commitments unfortunately some fort-night activities were cancelled. Now the 12x12 building is gone from theRecreation Reserve these activities will be held at our home until the hallis available for use again. We had a successful session on 23rd October. 10 children, BBQ and games, all children enjoyedthe fun.

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FLOWERDALE CFA

Flowerdale brigade needs you! You probably know that the brigade responds to fires, road acci-dents and other emergencies like trees across roads. But brigade members contribute in all sortsways to support the community.At Flowerdales own Hoof Over Hills, brigade members drove the community bus so peoplecould party hard and not drive home. Then on Sunday 17 October, brigade members directed

traffic at the road crossings. It was great watching those beautiful horses and their riders enjoying themselves. Thank youto Alan and Deb, and the Hoof Over Hills committee for your ongoing support of our brigade. Special thanks for donating

the proceeds of the raffle to us.Within the brigade, there are roles where you dont need to put on a shiny yellow helmet. Our auxiliary members do acracking job of fundraising and our leaders organise the Junior Brigade for kids younger than 16. We look forward to afundraising visit from the Ulysses Motorcycle Club in November, when riders Growing Old Disgracefully will stop at Flow-erdale for breakfast.Can you put yourself in the picture of being involved in the brigade in any of these roles? Please phone us or visit us at theFire Station at the training and meeting times (below).Turnouts and training. On Sunday 5 September, Flowerdale brigade turned out to an accident on the YeaWhittleseaRoad south of Kinross Farm. Very early that morning, a car rounded a bend and crashed into a tree that had been blownacross the road in a storm. Nobody was injured. Please drive carefully on our roads when the weather gets nastytreeshave a habit of landing where they shouldnt.On Sunday 24 October, Flowerdale and other brigades did some combined training. We brushed up on pump priming,closed-circuit relay and the burnover drill. We took our new tanker off-road for first time up a mountain.Our tanker drove quite well, said Glen, our Captain. The ground was difficult, and some tankers got bogged. But theviews from the top of the hill were fantastic.

Burning off. Warm weather has finally arrived after a cold, wet winter. Council restrictions for burning off are now in force,which means:You cannot light windrows and large pilesSmall fires, less than 1 m in diameter are OK. All wood must be less than 7 cm (3 inches) in diameter. Fires can only be litafter 3 pm and put out by 11 pm.

Training is now on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month and our regular meeting stays on the first Tuesday at 7.30 pm.Here are the dates:TrainingSunday 7 and 21 November, 9 am.

PLAYGROUP NEWSFlowerdale playgroup had a rather wet but fun time in Term 3. We wel-comed the lovely Helen Killen from Rhythm and Beatmost weeks as the children are progressing into fine little musicians.....We celebrated Charlotte's 3rd birthday with yummy butterfly cakes andchocolate teddy bears. And we also attempted baking muffins of ourown unique creations. The last day of term was celebrated with a picniclunch.

We welcome all old and new families to Term 4. Term 4 will be an excitingterm as we celebrate and embrace the fragrances and blossoms of beautifulSpring. We have lots of fun things planned this term, especially leading up

to Christmas.

It would be really great for children that haven't yet experienced the Rhythmand Beat music program (especially designed for pre-school children), tocome along as they will definitely gain from it, and have fun.

Playgroup is now held at Spring Valley Rec Reserve while the hall is being re-vamped

Wednesdays 10-12.30pmCost $2 per family - Please bring a piece of fruit to share.

Nov 10th Chicken Day - Baby Chics visiting and Chicken Craft

Nov 17th Movie Day - Details to come depending on what movie is out and what cinemaNov 24th Rhythm & Beat MusicDec 1st Welcome Summer! Summer fun day & Max's BirthdayDec 8th Christmas activities - Crafts and Cooking - Gingerbread Men

Dec 15th End of Year Break up - Strath Creek Park BBQ Lunch and Aakasha's birthdayLina.

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FLOWERDALE KINDERGARTENPh: 57 802 020

Annual General Meeting

The Annual GeneralMeeting andPassing of Special resolution to amend the constitution

to will be held at

The Flowerdale Kindergarten Building,

6225 Whittlesea/Yea Rd Flowerdale

on

Tuesday 23rdNovember 2010

commencing at 7.30pm.

Wow, as I write today I'm excited by the news of a delivery of dirt to the New Early Learning Centre. Thiswill begin the outdoor play area for the centre. Its been a long time since discussions began about the NewEarly Learning Centre and now we are in the home stretch. The 4 year old children and their families wholeave the program this year began kinder two days before Feb 7th 2009. For them a move into the new buildingwould be incredibly warming. All the children have enjoyed their temporary kinder but also are looking forwardto the move into the children's services hub building with their teachers Raelene and Chrissie.

Once again it has been a great start to the term withthe visit form the Big Apple promoting healthy eating ,kinder photos and music and dance. Children areenjoying spending more time outside with the warmerweather, playing together in the sand pit under thewarmth of the sun and watering their floral garden.Everyone is excitedly watching the progress of theELC and awaiting the finish of the new building andplay area including bike track and swing set.

Flowerdale Kinder is taking enrolments for both 3

and 4 year children.

ENROL YOUR CHILD TODAYContact Raelene Eason 57802020

Flowerdale Kinder Trivia Night has beenpostponed until early 2011

Our annual raffle will be drawn in earlyNovember thanks to the following organisations

for their donations

FLOWERDALE HOTEL, ABUNDANCE HEALTHAND WELL BEING & FLYING TARTS CAF

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The Flowerdale Flyer is now available onlinethanks to Julie & Pete.Go to: www.helpflowerdalenow.blogspot.com

to view the issues back to July 2009

FlowerdaleCommunity Service Hub

Opening Hours

In line with changing community needs,Flowerdale Community Service Hub is

now open on the following days:

Monday: 10 am - 4 pmTuesday: 10 am - 4 pmWednesday: 10 am - 4 pm

Thursday: CLOSEDFriday: 10 am - 4 pm

Saturday: CLOSEDSunday: CLOSED

COME ONE !COME ALL !

SUPPORT THIS FUN

LOCAL EVENT 3RD

SUNDAY OF EVERY

MONTH

DEVONSHIRE TEAS

HOT FOODDRINKS

NEW STALLS NEEDED

URGENTLY

BOOKINGS : ALISON- 5780 1223

FLOWERDALE MARKET

DUE TO HALL RENOVATIONS

THE OCTOBER MARKET WILL

BE HELD AT THE CFA SHED

A big thank you to GrantvilleLodge Camp for a chancefor us to take a breath andbe pampered.

A great time had by all.Forever in our hearts.The families of Flowerdale.

Wood Splitter available Full Time in

FlowerdaleAs part of the Tool Library in Flowerdale we now

have a permanent Wood Splitter available.

To book you need to contact Henry 0427808435.
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DO YOU NEED TO LOSE A FEW KILOS?

'Lighten' Up' is a fun way to help you to lose weight in a friendly atmosphere with like minded people.

This self-help group costs only $4 per week with lots of handouts and incentives. It runs on Monday

evenings with a 6.00 - 6.30pm weigh-in and then a short sharing of recipes, hints and sometimes somevery light exercise.

If you are interested please ring : 57801223 in the evenings.

If you would like to contribute articles,stories and advertising of businesses inthe Flowerdale Flyer, contact JulieBateman will [email protected] orphone 0418589072 or contact the

Flowerdale Community House,[email protected] or 57802664.

Flowerdale Junior Tennis Club Winners

TWO aspiring Flowerdale Junior Tennis players enjoyed success in the Kilmore Classis competition on 4 th October).

Craig Cornelissen and Jess Wendel enjoyed a convincing win of eight games to two their final mixed under 14 doubleslast Saturday against Ryan James of Whittlesea and Gemma Smith of Kilmore.

Craig and Jess are both members of Flowerdale Tennis Club and Assumption College students.

Craig performed the role of ball boy at the Australian Open in 2010 and has been selected again for the 2011 Open nextJanuary. His twin brother, Jack, has also been selected for the 2011 Australian Open.

Jess also plays for Yea Tennis Club.

Flowerdale Community House INCForming Friendships ABN 30 127 305 127

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HIRE THE

FLOWERDALE COMMUNITY BUS???????

For details & costs phone

0418 589 072

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Country Fire Authority

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

Station: 5780 2179Emergency: 000

EDDYS TOWING & TRANSPORT

FREE CAR REMOVAL ALL AREASAll non-ferrous metals

*We pay up to $100 a car* more for trucks * (conditions apply)*Melb Metro daily (MSIC) Wharf acc.24 hour service, 7 days Trade Towing

Metro/Country, Twin Car, Car CapacityCaravan Relocation, Tractor, Bobcats

Equipment (up to 5 tons)

FULL TILT TRAY SERVICENOW MOVING 20 FOOT CONTAINERS

Phone Eddy 0407849252 or 03579782203877 Melba Hwy, Glenburn, 3717 Fax 57978520

[email protected]

Kinglake Early Learning Centre(Murrindindi Shire Council)

Positions available for Permanentand Casual Child Care.

Open Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm.Catering for children from 0 to 6 years.

Fully Qualified staff offeringprograms 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 5564to arrange your child's enrolment.

DEADLINE FOR DECEBER EDITION IS

23RD NOVEMBER

October 2010(to 26th October) 87mmTotal for September 2010 89mm

Year to Dateto 26th October 889mmto 31st October 2009 507mm

RegardsVirginia

Rainfall

Stockfeed

Pizza -Thursday Night

Fruit & Vegetables

Take-away FoodPost Office

Cappuccino

Firewood & Gas

5780 1202

Opening hours7am-6.30pm

Monday Tuesday Wednesday7am-7pm

Thursday Friday Saturday9am-6pmSunday

FLOWERDALE BLACKBERRY BASH

After the successful blackberry bash last year

there will be another one held on 4th & 5thDecember.

For all information and enquiries about the daysplease contact Peter Auty 0422867949

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Mayors CommentPeter Beales

22nd October

Looking at the strategic direction of LocalGovernment was a key aspect of the MunicipalAssociation of Victorias (MAV) State Council held inMelbourne on Friday.

I attended with Council Chief Executive OfficerMargaret Abbey and it again highlighted some of thechallenges faced by Local Government in deliveringincreased services to communities while being fullyconscious of financial limitations.

The State Council is the body consisting of all therepresentatives of councils which are financialmembers of the MAV.

More than 200 local government councillors, chiefexecutive officers and senior managers attended theconference and there was plenty of robust discussionand debate on local and global challenges facingVictorian councils.

There was also a strong message that the FederalGovernment needs to consult directly with local

government on the Murray Darling Basin Plan.

The State Election was also discussed and the needfor all sides of politics to give greater consideration tothe services provided by Councils.

Councillors received an update on the Goulburn RiverHigh Country Rail Trail last Wednesday.

Council officers are continuing to work on cost savingmeasures so that we can progress the trail throughMurrindindi Shire.

There is a strong push from business andlandholders to see this project come to fruition in ourshire, and it does have the council backing, but wealso need to ensure that we can meet fundingcommitments that do not place a burden onratepayers or directly affected landholders.

We are committed to the project and we have madesome good ground in looking at costs. We believe wecan make savings in terms of culvert maintenance,bridge alignments and materials used.

As soon as we can finalise funding arrangements areport will be presented to the Council forconsideration.

Councillor Bob-Flowers Comment

21st October

Murrindindi Shire Council has entered its firerestriction period (25 October) and it is imperativethat people obey guidelines.

While we have been lucky to have had some greatwinter and spring rain, it has made it difficult forsome property owners to burn off in preparation forthe upcoming fire season. Burning off is encouragedprior to the Country Fire Authority announcing thedeclared CFA Declared Fire Danger Period.

Our Municipal Fire Prevention Officer (MFPO)

Andrew Daly can assist landholders with questionsabout the municipal fire restriction period. By callingMr Daly landholders can make arrangements tohave him come to their property to inspect windrowsand if they are in a condition to burn. A permit can beissued on the spot.

Council is also assisting the clean up process byproviding a free hard and green waste disposalservice at its Resource Recovery Centres (TransferStations). This service is being supported throughthe Bushfire Recovery Fund. I would encourage

people to take advantage of this offer that willcontinue through until 24 December.

With Council providing a free waste disposal service,we hope that people will take full advantage andmake sure that their properties are fire ready.

There are a number of items that will not beaccepted at our Resource Recovery Centres atAlexandra, Kinglake West, Marysville, Eildon andYea, but generally we are happy to assist residentsas they prepare for summer.

Councils website www.murrindindi.vic.gov.audoeshave guidelines as to what can and cannot bedisposed at the recovery centres and I would alsoask residents to make sure they separate their greenand hard waste materials.

People have already taken full advantage of the freeservice. So far for the month of October we havereceived approximately

245 cubic metres of green waste300 cubic metres of hard waste (includingmattresses, furniture, scrap metal, timberand household electrical appliances).
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Advertisement/Public Notice/MediaReleases

Open Door for Cheviot Ward

Cheviot Ward Councillor Sally Abbott Smith will host an open door in Yea on the first Friday of eachmonth from noon until 2pm.

Cheviot Ward constituents can meet Cr Abbott Smith at the Yea Library on Friday 5 November.

The open door allows people to have a chat about all things Council.

NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMIT

Viewing of the application can be done during office hours and is free of charge.

Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissionsto the Responsible Authority.

An objection must be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing, include reasons for the objection,and state how the objector would be affected.

If you object the Responsible Authority will advise you of its decision.Note: Objections must be received at the Alexandra Office and can be faxed from the Yea

and Kinglake Offices. It is important that any objections lodged at the Kinglake and Yeaoffices are brought to staff attention at the Alexandra Office to ensure they are considered aspart of the planning permit process.

The land affected by theapplication is located at:

748 Spring Valley Road FLOWERDALE,(C/A: 17 CAL: E).

The application is for a permit to: Construction and use of a mens shed

The applicant for the permit is: Spring Valley Recreation Reserve Committee.

The application reference numberis: 2010/321You may look at the applicationand any documents that supportthe application at the office of theResponsible Authority at:

Murrindindi Shire CouncilPerkins StreetALEXANDRA 3714OrCivic CentreThe Semi Circle YEA 3717

The Responsible Authority will notdecide on the application before: 17/11/2010

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

NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMIT

Viewing of the application can be done during office hours and is free of charge.

Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissionsto the Responsible Authority.

An objection must be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing, include reasons for the objection,and state how the objector would be affected.

If you object the Responsible Authority will advise you of its decision.

Note: Objections must be received at the Alexandra Office and can be faxed from the Yeaand Kinglake Offices. It is important that any objections lodged at the Kinglake and Yea of-fices are brought to staff attention at the Alexandra Office to ensure they are considered as

part of the planning permit process.

The land affected by the applicationis located at: 748 Spring Valley Road FLOWERDALE,(C/A: 17 CAL: E).

The application is for a permit to: Construction and use of an Arts Studio

The applicant for the permit is: Spring Valley Recreation Reserve Committee.

The application reference number is: 2010/320You may look at the application andany documents that support the ap-plication at the office of the Respon-

sible Authority at:

Murrindindi Shire CouncilPerkins StreetALEXANDRA 3714

OrCivic CentreSemi Circle YEA 3717

The Responsible Authority will notdecide on the application before: 17/11/2010

Volunteer Drivers Wanted

We are looking for people who have a manual drivers licenceSome spare timeA sense of humor

A sense of wanting to help others to drive the Community Bus.

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

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FREE skills workshops proving popular

Workshops that assist volunteer groups and organisations in carrying out the day to day tasks inmanaging, promoting and supporting their groups will be rolled out across Murrindindi Shire in the comingmonths.

The free Skills Development Workshops are proving extremely popular following a pilot program thatassisted groups in preparing grant applications.

Murrindindi Shire Councils Corporate Services portfolio spokesman Cr Kevin Bellingham said the latestround of workshops would help with event promotion, managing risk and supporting volunteers.

I would encourage our many volunteer organisations to attend all three workshops as they will provide a

range of valuable information, Cr Bellingham said.

The free workshops are available to all community groups, large and small, For Profit and Not-For-Profitgroups, sporting and non-sporting all are welcome.

The latest round of workshops are:

SUPPORTING YOUR VOLUNTEERS

Yea Thursday 28 October 7:30pm 9:30pm Yea Community HouseAlexandra Thursday 4 November 7:30pm 9:30pm Alexandra Bowling ClubMarysville Tuesday 9 November 7:30pm 9:30pm Marysville RACFlowerdale Thursday 11 November 7:30pm 9:30pm Spring Valley Recreation ReserveKinglake Tuesday 16 November 7:30pm 9:30pm Kinglake RAC

MARKETING AND PROMOTING YOUR ORGANISATION

Yea Thursday 18 November 7:30pm 9:30pm Yea Pioneer ReserveAlexandra Tuesday 23 November 7:30pm 9:30pm Alexandra Bowling ClubMarysville Thursday 25 November 7:30pm 9:30pm Marysville RACFlowerdale Tuesday 30 November 7:30pm 9:30pm Spring Valley Recreation ReserveKinglake Thursday 2 December 7:30pm 9:30pm Kinglake RAC

MANAGING YOUR COMMUNITY GROUP RISKS

Yea Monday 6 December 7:30pm 9:30pm Yea Golf Club ClubroomsAlexandra Tuesday 7 December 7:30pm 9:30pm Alexandra Bowling ClubMarysville Wednesday 8 December 7:30pm 9:30pm Marysville RACFlowerdale Thursday 9 December 1:00pm 3:00pm Spring Valley Rec. ResKinglake Thursday 9 December 7:30pm 9:30pm Kinglake RAC

Interest groups must register their attendance by contacting Lisa Elward at Murrindindi Shire Council,phone: 5772 0363 or email: [email protected]

The program is being organised by Murrindindi Shire Council and Our Community, and is funded by theDepartment of Planning and Community Development and the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund.

The program is available at Councils website at www.murrindindi.vic.gov.auand will be advertised asworkshops are developed.


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

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Council supports new Places of Last Resort

Murrindindi Shire Council has named a further five sites to be designated as Neighborhood Safer Places - Places of LastResort.

Those recommended are:

Thornton Recreation Reserve, ThorntonLeckie Park, AlexandraRailway Park, YeaYarck Recreation Reserve, YarckFlowerdale Hall, Flowerdale

Mayor Peter Beales said Council officers had been working with the CFA , respective land managers and some privateland owners to ensure the nominated areas satisfy the CFA criteria to be designated as Neighbourhood Safer Places(NSPs).

We are confident that we can reach formal agreement with key stakeholders and the five new locations will join the alreadydesignated Eildon Recreation Reserve as Neighbourhood Safer Places, Cr Beales said.

Council officers are continuing to work with the Country Fire Authority to determine potential NSPs across the shire. Whilewe are confident that the latest round of NSPs will gain formal agreement by the start of this CFA declared fire season, ourquest to find further appropriate places continues.

Cr Beales urged people to be fire prepared this season.

"The message is clear - people still need to be fire ready, and have their own bushfire safety plans prepared, Cr Bealessaid.

NSPs are not community fire refuges or emergency relief centres . NSPs are places of last resort during the passage of abushfire, and are intended to be used by people whose primary bushfire plans have failed they do not guarantee thesurvival of those who assemble there.

Municipal Fire Restriction Period

The municipal fire restriction period commenced on Monday 25 October 2010 and will continue until the Country

Fire Authority announces the declared CFA Declared Fire Danger Period.

During this restriction period, permits to burn are required in rural areas to burn-off any tree, stump, log or vegetation inexcess of 75mm (3 inches) in diameter. No burning off is permitted in residential areas unless a permit is obtained orburning off is conducted during an amnesty period.

Permits are not required for the burning of stubble grass, bracken or vegetation under 75mm (3 inches).For any fire lit under these provisions, the following conditions apply;

1. an adult person must be in attendance whilst the fire is alight,2. such fires are lit between the hours of 3pm and 11pm on any day until the commencement of the CFA fire

restrictions. All fires must be extinguished by 11pm of the same day the fire is lit,3. adequate means are at all times available for extinguishing the fire,4. the person who lights the fire, or allows a fire to remain alight, must extinguish the fire upon being directed to

do so by an authorised officer, member of the Police Force, or authorised Forest Officers of the DSE.Due to the recent inclement weather, persons still wishing to burn windrows of trees during this restrictionperiod MUST first contact Council so that an assessment of the windrow can be carried out and whereapplicable permits issued. A fine of $2,000 may be imposed if persons fail to comply.

Residents who have burnt off windrows prior to this period or with a permit during the restriction period, arereminded that any remaining un-burnt fire material or ash is to be dispersed to ensure that any remainingburning material is completely extinguished.

This restriction period is not to be confused with the councils local laws regarding No burning off in residential areas. Afine of $2,000 may be imposed for any fire lit in a residential area.

For further enquiries please contact Councils Municipal Fire Prevention officer Andrew Daly on (03) 5772 0333..


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

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Understanding 2010/2011 rates notices

Rate notices are currently being delivered across Murrindindi Shire and Council officers are available to assist people in

understanding their notices.

Mayor Peter Beales said the majority of notices contained a number of charges including garbage collection and amunicipal charge.

"Council has supported a six per cent increase in the general rate. As this is a revaluation year on properties that will notnecessarily reflect a six per cent increase on last year," Cr Beales said.

Each notice does contains a frequently asked question guide, however staff are available to assist people go throughtheir notice.

Rates are calculated according to the Capital Improved Value (CIV) of your property. This is the value of the land plusbuildings and any other improvements, so as people continue to improve their properties, and new properties are built

following the February 2009 bushfires, there could be some abnormal increases.

"While Council is responsible for managing the valuation process the market sets property values. I encourage peoplewho believe their property does not reflect their valuation to contact the Rates Office who can assist ratepayers inunderstanding their values. If ratepayers are then unhappy with their valuation there is a statutory process whereby theycan object to their valuation.

"I can also assure residents that a revaluation does not result in a rates windfall for Council. We set the rate value andthat is generated through a price set on the dollar value of a property. In this case our rate in the dollar is .002904.

"The majority of rates notices will also include a garbage charge which includes a $34 rise for EPA levies, and a municipalcharge."

Cr Beales said Council would try and assist people who had diff iculty in paying.

"I would encourage people that may be facing financial difficulties to contact Council. We can explore options so thatpeople can meet their rate payment commitments.

"We have been mindful of the rates impact on our community, but w do need to ensure that we manage our finances sothat people do not face a greater burden into the future."


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

MURRINDINDI SHIRE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF CHANGES TO MEETING DATES

Please be advised of changes to the following meetings over the next few months:

Ordinary Council Meeting Venue Time

Wednesday 24 November 2010 Taggerty Hall, Taggerty 11.00 am

MBRRC Section 86 Meetings Venue Time

Thursday 11 November 2010 Strath Creek Public Hall 1.30 pmThursday 18 November 2010 Meeting cancelled N/AFriday 3 December 2010 Alexandra Council meeting room 1.30 pmThursday 16 December 2010 Yea Council Chambers 10.30am

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Remembrance Day Services

The following services will be held throughoutthe Shire of Murrindindi on Thursday 11 Novem-ber 2010:

Alexandra 10:15am service at KellockLodge for residents

10:40am assemble outside Alex-andra Library (opposite the RSLHall) for march to Leckie ParkMemorial for 11:00am service

Eildon Assemble at 10:50am for

11:00am service at CenotaphMarysville Assemble at 10:45am for

11:00am service at Cenotaph inMurchison Street

Yarck 11.00am service at WarMemorial

Yea Assemble at 10:30am for10:50am service at Cenotaph.Light refreshments at RSL Hallto follow


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

Do you know someone outstanding?

Have you thought about nominating them foran Australia Day award?

Nominations are open in the followingcategories:

Murrindindi Citizen of the YearMurrindindi Young Citizen of the YearMurrindindi Community Event of the Year

These awards provide all Shire of Murrindindiresidents with the opportunity to pay tribute toour outstanding local achievers.

Please download the nomination form from ourwebsite www.murrindindi.vic.gov.auor call LeeColler on 5772 0333.

Nominations close at 5pm on Friday12November 2010.

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Your Health and Wellbeing

From Community Health

Zap those lunch-box blues away!

As the school year draws to a close lunch-box fatigue can start to sneak in both for those of us that prepare thedaily offering and the little darlings who have the final say on where that foods ends up!

To help you make it through the final term here are some suggestions that might just get more food into little tummiesthan at the bottom of a school bag or worst case the bin!

Fruit best choices include fresh or tinned fruit. Dried fruit is sticky and high in sugar, so have it occasionally.Best left out of the lunch box are dried fruit bars and straps, which are very high in sugar, low in fibre andstick to childrens teeth causing tooth decay.

Vegetables try vegetable sticks with dip or a small container with mixed vegetables such as cherry tomatoes,carrot sticks, capsicum and cucumber. Chips and packets of crisps are best left for parties and special occa-

sions.Milk, yoghurt and custard include a small drink of milk (freeze overnight) wrapped in a cloth in the lunch box.

Fruit yoghurts should be kept cool in an insulated lunch box. Best left out of the lunch box are dairy dessertsand flavoured milks, which are high in sugar.

Dips, cheese and biscuits pre-packaged or your own homemade versions of cheese and crackers are fine.Children enjoy mini packaged cheeses. Avoid sweet dips such as chocolate spreads. Oven-baked savourybiscuits are just as high in salt and fat as chips and are best avoided.

Different breads add interest include a variety of bread, especially if children begin to lose interest in sand-wiches. Try bread rolls, pita bread, flat bread, bagels, fruit loaf or buns, foccacias, scones, pikelets, muffins,crumpets, crispbreads, rice cakes or corn thins.

Vary the fillings fillings can include vegemite or other yeast extract, peanut butter, cheese (try different types),

tuna, egg, sliced cold meats, baked beans, grated carrot and lettuce, chopped roast meat with pickles or chut-ney, and avocado. Dips like caviar (taramosalata), eggplant, chickpea (hommus), cucumber, yoghurt (tzatziki)or spinach also make good spreads. Avoid chocolate spreads, jams and honey, and fatty meats like salamiand strasbourg.

Muffins and cakes try making your own muffins and cakes as a great way to include more fruit and vegetables.Examples include sultana, carrot, zucchini, banana or pumpkin. Donuts and creamy cakes are best offered atbirthdays and special occasions instead of in lunch boxes.

Source: Better Health Channel www.betterhealth.vic.gov.auYea Community Health - Yea & District Memorial Hospital phone 5736 0410

Alexandra Community Health - Alexandra District Hospital - 5772 0800

WOULD YOU LIKE TO RECEIVE FLOWERDALE FLYER VIA EMAIL OR VIA FLOWERDALE

BLOGSPOT?

The Flowerdale Flyer can be accessed via our Flowerdale Blogspot

www.helpflowerdalenow.blogspot.com . If you would like to notified of when its updated on

site please contact [email protected] to be added on database.

You will also be notified during the month to keep up to date with latest information in our

area and surrounds? An email will be sent of what is new on blogspot with community events,

articles, general information in regards to Bushfire Recovery.
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/

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Whats on at your Community House?

(Please Note: whilst Flowerdale Hall is being renovated classes & groups will be held atRecreation Reserve)

MONDAY

Yoga - Every Monday, Tutor: Libby Mitchell $10 (discounts apply, ask at time of enrolment) 9.30-

11.30 am

Lighten Up Weight loss group designed with you in mind all welcome incentives, menu ideas, weigh

in from 6pm Mondays, Flowerdale Primary School.

Kims Fitness and Fun- Stay on for Fitness and Fun with Tutor- Kim from 7pm $5, Thankyou to

Russell Pitt for organizing the donation of fitness equipment including, bench press, treadmill, exercise

bikes etc.

TUESDAY

All Day Morning Tea- Every Tuesday from 10-2.30 Come up and connect with your community enjoy

a cuppa, cake and a chat, casual and relaxed atmosphere and everybody is welcome- with Thanks toGrace Church

Chi Ball - Tuesday 23rd November, Tutor: Gemma Wakefield, 10-11.30am, $10 (Discount may apply

enquire at time of enrolment)

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

is delighted to offer the services from the Hands On Health professionals and RMIT students and

clinician Helen. Acupuncture on first Tuesday the monthwith Marta. Bookings must be made with

Chris, Community House. PLEASE NOTE: There will be no massages or chiropractic until 23rd

November & last session will be on 7th December.

Patchwork-Tuesday evenings at the Flowerdale Primary School on from 7-9 pm, cost $4 and the first

Saturday of each month from 9.30-3.30 cost $5

WEDNESDAY

Playgroup- Wednesdays from 10-12.30. From Newborn to preschool. Please bring a piece of fruit to

share. $2 per family (See the separate program) For more information call Louise- 0425814302

Art Group- A self led group at the from 1-3 pm each Wednesday, bring your supplies and project to

this social group

THURSDAY

Belly Dancing Basics- each fortnight - Thursday with Tutor- Kristen $10 Come and have a good

laugh with us and NO, you dont need to show your belly!

Flowerdale Community House INCOpen Tuesday & Wednesday 10am3pm

Phone: 57802664

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Whats on at your Community House?

FRIDAY

Hairdressing - Fridays, 1-5pm, make appointments through Community House. With thanks to Lisa McKinna.

Please see flyer in newsletter for price list.

Clinical Hypnotherapy/Counselling/Naturopathy- Alan provides a truly holistic and caring approach to

personal issues and health. A senior practitioner. Appointments made through Community House.

Kids Music Group- with enormous thanks to Sony and The Salvation Army on Fridays at 4pm

Community Dinners- (each fortnight) next dinner on November 5th. We meet at the Recreation Reserve to

enjoy a meal together, all welcome Adults- $5 Children $3 and under 5 free. Club Bar opens at 5.45pm. Mealsare from 6-8 pm. Thank you to the ongoing support from Julie Whittaker Smith, our amazing volunteer who

travels from Chadstone for each dinner.

SATURDAY

Cheese Making - Hard Cheeses with Dorothy Garner, Saturday 6th November, 10-3pm. Bookings through

Community House, $35. Please bring light lunch to share and please bring a container to hold approx 1kg of

cheese.

Japanese Cookery will resume again next year, we wish Hiroko all the best in her recovery

SUNDAYGrace Church- Want some peace in your life? Come

to a Church service with a difference each fortnight

next service is on 14th & 28th November from 10am.

Flowerdale Community House INCOpen Tuesday & Wednesday 10am3pm

Phone: 57802664

SERVICES

Op Shop- Call in and have a browse you may pick up a

bargain volunteers are always needed so if you have a

few hours to spare please call Hiroko on 57802664

Flowerdale Food Share- Thanks to the ongoing

partnership with Berry Street and the Victorian Food

Bank. Phone Alison Dyson or come up and speak with

Odette. If you are in desperate need of fire wood, please

call the Community House.

Annie on UGFM- each Saturday morning on 88.9/ 98.9UGFM Annie gives the Flowerdale Report Good Morning

Murrindindi has a wide listening audience and Annie can

be listened to at 9.30 each week.

ARE YOU INTEREST IN?

Life Drawing- If you would be interested in joiningthis class, please call the Community House to addyour name to the list. Classes will be at 7pm in theevening (Our tutor Lou will advise of date shortly)

$10.Flowerdale Seniors Group- Come in and help de-velop the exciting Calendar of events for a Year ofactivities (anyone over 55 welcome to join) pleasecome in on a Tuesday morning to help with the plan-ning with Trish, Max, Judy and Jan.

Physical Activity Group- For over 55s an excitingrange of classes are planned with Rickie Nuske in-cluding Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates, walking, strengthtraining, aerobics etc Please come and get in-volved, begins shortly and all sessions free ofcharge.

Ladies Chainsaw ClassesDue to popular de-mand another serious of workshops will commencenext year. Enormous thanks to Peter Auty.

EVENT (NOVEMBER)

Illuminated by Fire (partnership with Regional Arts

Victoria)- Sharon Collins has now hand casted over 180

community members hands. See flyer for bookings and

details. Enlightened Spirits launch November20th see

flyer for more details. Bookings for dinner are essential,

limited places., book through community house. Everyone

welcome to launch

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COMMUNITY NUMBERS

CFA Emergency 000

Police- Kinglake 5786 1333

Yea 5797 2630

TXU Power Failure 131 799

Help for Wildlife 0417 380 687Flowerdale School 5780 1264

Flowerdale 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

VetYea 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

FLOWERDALEBOBCAT/EXCAVATOR HIRE

22 YEARSEXPERIENCEINEARTHWORKSAND

LANDSCAPECONSTRUCTIONEXCAVATION/SLASHING

HOLESBORED - 300MM, 450MM & 600MM

SUPPLIEROFALLQUARRY PRODUCTS

FULLY INSURED

For advice, estimates or quotes phone

Andrew0428 550 405

A local Flowerdale business

7.5 ton excavator 5 ton excavator Rock breaker Bobcat Road sweeper Pallet forks Tip truck Grabs Trencher 150mmx1200mm depth

The Flowerdale Hotel3325 Whittlesea Yea Road Flowerdale Ph: 57801230

MelbourneCup Day

Calcutta night Mon 1st Nov

Cup day with Dutch Tilders& Betty Blue plus Guests

Open Mic Jam Session

Sunday Novembeer 7th 2pmish

NORTON TIUMPH BSA RallyAnnual Bike show Sun 7th November

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