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Flowerdale Community House INC

Forming Friendships ABN 30 127 305 127

Issue: No.67— October, 2010 PO Box 2008, Hazeldene, 3658

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

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iI you would like to

contribute articles, stories
and a dve rtis ing o f
businesses in the
Flowerdale Flyer, contact
Jul ie Bate ma n w ill
jbateman@y7mail.com or
phone 0418589072 or
contact the Flowerdale
Community House,
fch@internode.on.net or
57802664.

Inside this issue:

Elightened Spirits 2

Hoof Over Hills 3

Letters to Editor 5

Junior Youth Group 9

Flowerdale Primary School 10

Flowerdale Kindergarten 12

Mens Getaways 14

Cricket Event 15

Classes Community House 16

MSC Reconstruction Updates 17

Ben Hardman 19

MSC Information 22

Tradies List 30

Whats on Community House 31

Community Phone Nos 33

LAST CHANCE TO HAVE HAND CASTINGS DONE PLEASE CONTACT

SHARON TO BOOK A TIME

Sharon Collins requires Shoe Boxes or Baby Formula Tins for storage of
casted hands. Please contact her on 0422748662 if you can assist

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Flowerdale YaMP records their first song.

For two days during the school break 10 youth from the Flowerdale Youth and
Music Project got together with recording
engineers Steve Lane and Wayne Watson and
Pathways youth worker Bec Andrea to record
their first collaborative song which will be ready
to preview on Friday 8th October when the
workshops resume.
The song tells the story of a community that is
made up of very different people who have
shared experiences and how that community is
connected by the heart. It sees past the
devastation and results of Feb 09 through the eyes of the young and forward to the healing
rain and the new start that nature offers.

The past nine months have been not only lots of fun and a great community opportunity for
the youth but also for the YaMP team, Glenda and Jason Hare, John Leary, Vicky Parry,
Paul, Bec, and all the others who have given time to mentor and tutor on a Friday afternoon.

Yamp will continue for the next term every second Friday beginning on Fri 8 th Oct. WE are currently at the Recreation
Reserve until the Community Hall renovations is completed.

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Letters to Editor:
Dear Editor

I announced a Royal Commission into the devastating 2009 bushfires to prevent such a disaster from ever hap-
pening again.

Today, I am as determined as ever to make Victoria as fire-safe and fire-ready as possible.

Our Government has now accepted in part or in full 66 of the 67 final recommendations from the Bushfires
Royal Commission.

Before finalising that response, we listened to the views of over 1,500 people at public meetings across the
state.

We will now invest $867.3 million in historic reforms including employing 612 new career firefighters and 231
seasonal firefighters; a tougher maintenance regime for electricity businesses; tripling fuel reduction burns; and
more support for our volunteer firefighters.

We‘ll also replace the fire services levy with a progressive property-based levy, so everyone with a property pro-
tected by our firefighters contributes their fair share.

Since Black Saturday, our Government has introduced measures to improve how Victoria prepares for and re-
sponds to bushfires – including better and faster community warnings and a major boost to community educa-
tion and information.

I encourage readers to learn more about our full response to the Royal Commission at www.premier.vic.gov.au

And we will get on with the job of delivering those changes and together we will make Victoria safer from the
threat of bushfires.

John Brumby
PREMIER OF VICTORIA

WE REMEMBER OUR FRIENDS

MICK DREW 04.09.2008: Musician, local character, resident of Long Gully Road. Affectionately known as
Mad Mick, Crazy Mick or just Crazy. RIP.

MALCOM OUTLAW 01.10.2008: Malcom is fondly remembered in Flowerdale as the man who fixed our tvs
and set up our satellite dishes. He loved Flowerdale and worked here often. RIP.

ISSY THOMPSON 15.10.2008: Our lovely Issy who knew how to have a good time. She had great stories.
She gave us lots of laughs. She is missed every day. Remembered with the greatest of love. RIP.

SCOTT JONES 17.10.2009: Formerly from Flowerdale. Resident of Strath Creek. A quiet, gentle man with a
spirit of adventure. Remembered with love by his family, his friends and his dog, Bella. RIP.

GWEN ROYCROFT 18.09.2010: Daughter of Les and Mary who were longtime residents of Flowerdale. A
beautiful piece of our local history. RIP.

We have had an email request from the Hazeldene Community Action Group (HCAG) to publish their
response to Lee McGill’s Letter (September Edition). The Flowerdale Flyer is not a medium for personal
issues and in hindsight Lee’s letter probably should not have published. In the future the Editor of the
Flowerdale Flyer will not allow this sort of correspondence to be published. In an effort to be fair to the
HCAG we will not post their response but listed below is the link if you wish to read
http://hazeldenecag.wordpress.com/comments-and-correspondence/comment-from-lee-mcgill/

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Roses Roses Roses
It started with an idea and as we know, ideas start to grow,
take shape, take form and grow bigger and bigger and so it
was with Shirley, Jill and her team from Heritage Roses.
They had the idea that people who lost their gardens – and
everything else – in the devastating 7th February 2009
bushfires, must have had roses in their gardens and surely
would like to replace them and so the idea grew to a
mammoth undertaking.
I read on a flyer (somewhere) informing that Heritage Roses
would replace roses for people that lost them in the Fires.
That reminded me that I did have two pink climbers on the
fence, how could I have forgotten. They were big bright
blooms spreading slowly and desparately in the hot sun only
recently being moved from their pots and I was expecting
more from them in the coming Winter when, perhaps this
year, would bring more rain. I had forgotten about them.
Amongst all the devastation of the Flowerdale area, the
beautiful Rhodedendrons, Camellias, Magnolia and
Daffodils that greeted the entrance to the Flowerdale valley
in the Spring. We had lost so much beauty in that area not
only the exotics but all the refreshing smelling greenery of
the bush as well. So I looked on the Heritage Roses
website and decided that my pink roses must have been
‗Belle Potivine‘ and put in a request for two such
replacements. I didn‘t know they were rare and hard to get!
And such is the beginning of long journeys into the
unknown.
I was pleased with myself being able to acquire something
to start the garden up with again. We had not lost our home
as 205 out of 315 houses in the Flowerdale Valley had
done. That made us one of the remaining 110 lucky ones.
We did not qualify for any help whatsoever as we had our
home, albeit damaged and our 7 acre property destroyed.
We had our own undies! and that in itself made us better off
than the others, yes it came down to that, we had our ‗stuff‘
the things that define us and plenty of work ahead to rebuild
that which we were accustomed to.
Enter Shirley Yates and Jill Collins. After phone calls and
emails their grand plan to cover Victoria with roses was set
to roll out. Although, I don‘t think for a minute that it
happened overnight. I suspect there was a dedicated team
logistically equal to any war effort. I was concerned that the
‗Rose Ladies‘, as they came to be known, intended to post
the roses bare rooted. Surely that would cost too much so I
offered my place for storage as we had a house and my
own undies, so lucky were we, that I could offer my service.
This was my way of volunteering as I work during the day
and could not be there for so many tasks that needed
people on the ground.
The day of delivery came. Shirley and Jill, in convoy with
husbands and trailers full of roses in tow. What an exciting
day! Full of giving and joy. There were roses in pots, all
named and marked for their new owners, some had been
given out on the way up through Flowerdale and we were
the last drop off point for those who were not present to
receive them on the day. Roses everywhere all clearly
marked and boxes of Rose books and other gardening
books and bulbs, oh yummy, beautiful daffodils, hoop
petticoat, iris and freesias, how exciting, how kind of
everyone, how overwhelming, what a markedly mammoth
effort from the Rose Ladies to have organised all of this for
Flowerdale. But it didn‘t stop there!
Once the ball got rolling it didn‘t seem to stop. More phone
calls more emails there would be more roses to come.
What was it you needed? Climbers, OK. Or Belle Potevine,
OK we‘ve tracked down someone to grow one
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for you. Then South Australia were ready to send over
their 600 bare rooted roses and more phone calls and
more emails and where can we drop them off, have the
others been collected yet. It was getting overwhelming.
Roses everywhere and still more to come.
I am so glad Shirley and Jill discovered the Kinglake
Recovery Advisory Centre (RAC building) to deliver the
600 bare rooted roses to. They were greeted there on the
wettest stormiest winters day – the day that broke the
14year drought – got drenched for their efforts but so did
the crowd that waited for them and every rose was taken.
Everyone from all over the Kinglake Ranges had come to
collect some very beautiful, most exquisite and very
special Heritage Roses. What a blessing, what a treat,
thank you to all who contributed to the cutting, grafting,
potting, bulbs, books, fertilizers, donations and to Shirley
and Jill for their time and organising this spectacular.
I would like a special mention of thanks also to David
Flower, a Heritage Roses member and Horticulturist from
Queensland who came down to Victoria for some months
and undertook the planning and design of new gardens
for people and volunteered his time, bulbs, fertilizers and
knowledge to help get our bushfire affected area back on
its feet.
All roses, bulbs, fertilizers, and some books have duly
been given out to the people of Flowerdale to make this
valley beautiful once again. I can‘t give enough thanks to
all the people involved who made this happen and Shirley
and Jill‘s mission to spread roses across Victoria has
succeeded. Thank you.
Carol Iezzi
I do not think i have ever been so wet!!'
The " verandah sloped upwards and outwards so the rain
blew right in to where we were.
We had books and planting information and catalogues
and as fast as we handed them to people they disinte-
grated with wetness!
We planned to get up there an hour early to put every-
thing out in various categories with names on etc as al-
though we knew there were 600 roses in the boxes we
did not quite know what was in there!
Well a few people arrived very early and were helping us
cut the bundles open and then there were people from
everywhere.
It was so wet we really could not say come back in 3/4 of
an hour so -yes they did all go very quickly.
And that was fine really There were a lots of people and
many made themselves known to us.
Before 1pm we had nothing left and we were so dripping
wet there was no point in staying so we went around to
one of the ladies homes and dried out a bit and ate our
prepared sandwiches and thermoses!.
Jill drove home in a tartan rug! I had fortunately taken a
bag of dry clothes so could change and dry out a bit!
We did hear of some folk who came between 1 and 2 pm
and were very disappointed. I felt really bad about that
but they were all gone !!
We had wondered if we would get rid of 600!! Then you
agonise about whether you should have limited numbers
but most people took about 10 I would say and it was
good to give some to people who have not been on our
lists.
I would love you to write a little something for the journal.
Best wishes,
Shirley
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ROADS WORKING GROUP

My name is Alexandra Peters. I am a resident of Coombs Road and a member of the Whittlesea CRC.
Over the last year it has become evident that many residents are located within long dead end roads with a
single point of entry or exit and roads where the only practical means of escape in an emergency is an existing
Fire Access Track which is seldom accessible due to poor maintenance.
There are also many roads that remain littered with debris from the fires, burnt out trees that have since fallen
or have been deliberately felled but then unexplainably left on the road reserve.
Myself and two other local residents and committee members, have formed a Roads Working Group to collect
this information in the genuine desire to bring these issues collectively to any & all authorities and/or
organisations to highlight the potential dangers this can present to local residents.
It is our intention to include roads from Humevale, Kinglake West, Pheasant creek, Flowerdale and Kinglake so
that perhaps if we can highlight this as a larger issue and not to be perceived as one resident with one concern
for one road or one tree that it may induce a more serious response.
The Roads Working Group will endeavour to cover the following topics;

1. Single point entry roads of excessive length.

2. Inadequate roadside clearing of debris left from the bushfires.
3. Threatening and potentially dangerous trees .
4. Roads identified by CFA as „no go‟ roads due to inadequate egress or dead ends with no provision to turn the
vehicles around.
5. Fire Tracks poorly maintained.
6. Information for local residents and tourists for direct means of egress in case of emergency.
7. State wide standard for signage for direct exiting from bushfire areas.

Why I am writing to you is to request that my contact details be passed onto any who may like to highlight
particular issues with their roads or even if they would like to come to join our group.
They would be most welcome.
We are still very small but our intent to make a difference is immeasurable.
I hope you can help us by getting the word out to your members and others.
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Regards
Alexandra Peters
Email: ap522@optusnet.com.au
Ph: 0412170741

Application open for Project ideas include:

Movie Night
Shape Your Future Youth Grants Program Organising a Music/Dance/Drama event
Individual Sponsorship $500 (inclusive) Holding a Skateboard Competition
Attending a leadership camp/summit
Small Grant $2,000 (inclusive) Run a youth issues workshop
Financial support with art materials to enter your artwork
Are you aged between 12-25 years with an idea for an activ-
in an art exhibition
ity or project?
Do you live, work or study within the Shire of Murrindindi?
The grants support projects and activities that are facilitated
First round
for young people and led by young people in the local com-
Applications Open 2 August 2010
munity
Applications Close: 29 October 2010
To discuss your ideas and application please contact Rani
Council will assist you with:
(03) 5772 0713
Details of eligibility criteria
Or visit www.youthmurrindindi.com
Provide guidance on completing the application form
Explore ideas and opportunities for prospective projects

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Flowerdale Junior
Youth Group

Our Trip to Old Melbourne Goal &

Eureka Sky Deck

I think our excursion to the old

Melbourne Goal and the Eureka Sky
Deck was fantastic. I had been there
before but i still think it was good.
Chloe 11yrs old

On 9/11 we chose to take a group of youth groupies to the Old

Melbourne Gaol and of all places Eureka Tower. Putting our
fears behind us we ascended to the sky deck with no wayward
planes in sight.

The children had a great time exploring the Old Melbourne

goal and watching the re-enactment of the life and death of
Ned Kelly.

We had our lunch on the fake turf outside the goal where the
old infirmary was and whilst some young adults decided to
play soccer around us, Lain kicked the ball neatly between one
of there legs scoring a decent round of applause from all.

After lunch was the sky deck, just a short bus trip away. The children were quite excited, who would be the first
to find the MCG ? It was a hard call between Jay and Aidan. It was amazing to be so high yet still able to hear
the sirens and traffic of the city.

On the way home we stopped for some McDonalds and arrived home only a little late. As usual the children
were fantastic and enjoyed themselves.

Special thanks to Vicky and Yak Sullivan who were our parent helpers for the day and to those new comers who
blended in as all our new comers do.

Tanya and Rod

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Mr D making some interesting fashion statements, and pictured with just a few of his many admirers .

Congratulations Mr D who was a grand finalist in the Pride Of Australia Medals awarded in September this year.
He was nominated in the category of “Inspirational Leader” for the mighty role he played in our school
community after the fires. Ross, and dedicated Teachers, Amy and Christine spent 6 stressful and worry-filled
days trying to locate all the Flowerdale Primary School families after the fires. They then spent a week at
Epping Primary School working closely with our children to help them come to terms with the changes in their
lives. When school finally reopened two weeks later, Ross was there to act as an advocate for our families. He
helped to organize accommodation for families, guided them through the great swathes of paperwork needed
to access grants and insurance, and made the school available for meetings, community events and
information sessions to aid recovery. Together with Amy and Christine, Ross organized the distribution of a
huge number of care packages for children and families. He provided us all with inspirational leadership.
When Ross got to the finals of the Awards, he said: “I should not have been on that stage. Everyone else had
amazing stories and were true heroes.” However, here at Flowerdale we are very proud of Mr D. To us he is a
hero.

Flowerdale
Community 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 pm
Tuesday: 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday: 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday: CLOSED
Friday: 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

The Flowerdale Flyer is now available online

thanks to Julie & Pete.
Go to: www.helpflowerdalenow.blogspot.com
to view the issues back to July 2009

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FLOWERDALE KINDERGARTEN
MULTI CUTURAL DAY

Children came dressed in costumes from around the world. Bringing plates of food from all over the globe. They
joined in games and activites representing many diverse cultures of the world. It became a very important day for
the Flowerdale Kinder children as they were each joined on the day by special friends and family for a special per-
son’s day. Letting the children know that there are people outside the family who think they are important was afo-
cus on the day. The children took pride in having someone to show off their kinder to and the room was filled with
excitement from both children and their special visitors. It was a great way to finish the term.

TERM THREE
Children at Flowerdale Kinder have been very busy indoors this term due to the rainy weather. Making gifts for Fa-
ther’s Day, including hand painted mugs and ties has kept them busy. They have enjoyed trying a variety of healthy
foods each day as Raelene prepared a tasting plate - some foods tried include kiwi fruit, pineapple, capsicum and
black olives.

Children are settling well into their new routine and are enjoying starting the day with mat time and eating together.
In August children visited Flowerdale Primary School for a technology day. Thank Raelene and Chrissie for their on
going support of the children.
TERM FOUR
In Term four we will be having Photos Kinder and a visit from Fruit for Kids and a planting day and 4 years will be
going to school for transition.

We look forward to the completion of the New Early Learning Centre. We often walk up as a group to look at how
the building is shaping up from the outside. The building is beginning to take shape with the roof in place and exter-
nal works making great progress. We look forward to the day when we can walk through the doors into the brand new
centre.

Flowerdale Kinder is taking enrolments for both 3 and 4 year children.

ENROL YOUR CHILD TODAY Contact Raelene Eason— 57802020

COMING UP FLOWERDALE KINDER

rd
 Flowerdale Kinder AGM – 23 November
 Flowerdale Kinder Trivia Night – Saturday October 30th –Tickets cost $15 each.
Contact – Louise 0425 814 302
 We are also running our annual raffle tickets $2 and thanks to the following organisations for their donations –
FLOWERDALE HOTEL, ABUNDANCE HEALTH AND WELL BEING & FLYING TARTS CAFÉ

New items in Flowerdale Tool Library

There is now two pair of chainsaw chaps and two helmets with earmuffs and face guards in the
Flowerdale Tools Library.
These are now available for Timberware Party (from Women's Chainsaw course) people and other
chainsaw users.
See Leanne Pleash at the Hub to borrow equipment.
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PLAYGROUP IS RUNNING FROM REC

RESERVE DURING SEPT & OCT DUE
TO HALL RENOVATIONS

DEVONSHIRE TEAS
HOT FOOD
DRINKS

COME ONE !COME ALL !

SUPPORT THIS FUN
LOCAL EVENT 3RD
SUNDAY OF EVERY
MONTH

FLOWERDALE MARKET
DUE TO HALL RENOVATIONS
THE OCTOBER MARKET WILL
BE HELD AT THE CFA SHED

NEW STALLS NEEDED

URGENTLY
BOOKINGS : ALISON- 5780 1223
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PLAYGROUP NEWS
Flowerdale playgroup had a rather wet but fun time in Term 3. We welcomed the lovley Helen Killen from Rythym and
Beat
most weeks as the children are progressing into fine little musicians..... We celebrated Charlotte's 3rd birthday with yummy
butterfly cakes and chocolate teddy bears. And we also attempted baking muffins of our own unique creations. The last
day of term was celebrated with a picnic lunch.

We welcome all old and new families to Term 4. Term 4 will be an exciting term as we celebrate and embrace the fra-
grances and blossoms of beautiful
Spring. We have lots of fun things planned this term, especially leading up to Christmas.

It would be really great for children that havnt yet experienced the Rythym and Beat music program (especially designed
for pre-school children), to come along as they will definitley gain from it, and have fun.

Playgroup is now held at Spring Valley Rec Reserve while the hall is being re-vamped
Wednesdays 10-12.30pm
Cost $2 per family - Please bring a piece of fruit to share.
Oct 6th Welcome Spring!! CRAFT
Oct 13th Rythym & Beat Music
Oct 20th Nature Walk & Show & Tell
Oct 27th Seymour Childrens Expo
Nov 3rd Cooking - Pancake Parlour Pancakes and Icecream
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 cinema
Nov 24th Rythym & Beat Music
Dec 1st Welcome Summer! Summer fun day & Max's Birthday
Dec 8th Christmas activities - Crafts and Cooking - Gingerbread Men
Dec 15th End of Year Break up - Strath Creek Park BBQ Lunch and Aakasha's birthday
Lina.

WOULD YOU LIKE

TO HIRE THE
FLOWERDALE
COMMUNITY
BUS???????

For details & costs

phone 0418589072

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Wood Splitter
available Full Time in
Flowerdale
As part of the Tool Library
in Flowerdale we now have
a permanent Wood Splitter
available.
To book you need to
contact Henry 0427808435.

Theft from Flowerdale Primary School

Goods were stolen from the Flowerdale Primary School so on the look out for anyone trying to sell off
gardening tools from Flowerdale area & beyond!
 ride-on mower
 orangy/red colour-Stihl Brushcutter-BRAND NEW
 Victa push mower-electric blue in colour,
 5 brand new pairs of secateurs
 Ryobi Blower
These items were used by the Gardening Group at the Flowerdale Primary School which maintains
alot of the gardens at the school. So whoever has stolen them has now stolen from the community not
just an individual.
If anyone knows of person/s trying to sell these items or has anymore information as to who may have
stolen items please contact the local police.
Please share details....Thank you

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KNOW YOUR FIRE BAN DISTRICT

VICTORIA‘S Total Fire Ban district boundaries will now align with the Fire Danger Ratings, Victorian Bureau of Meteorology weather
districts and local government areas.

The Member for Seymour, Ben Hardman said Mitchell and Murrindindi Shires now fall within the North Central district.

The Shires of Nillumbik and Yarra Ranges are within the Central District.

―The Brumby Government is taking action to reduce confusion and ensure the public receives clearer, simpler information and warnings
about days of high fire risk,‖ Mr Hardman said.

―If you are planning on holidaying during the summer, it is also vital to ensure you know the fire risk in the area you are visiting.‖

The Total Fire Ban districts have been increased from five to nine, allowing the CFA to declare a total fire ban for a district, which
would cover the same area as other important information such as the Fire Danger Ratings.

Mr Hardman said the State Government introduced the new Fire Danger Ratings last year after the 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal
Commission‘s interim report.

―It is very important for people to view the new boundaries and know which district they are in – they now need to remember only one.

―Under this new model it will be simpler for people to recognise the various warnings as they now only need to know one district for
all.‖

Among the changes:

 the existing North Western Total Fire Ban district has been divided into two, the ‗Wimmera‘ and the ‗Mallee‘;
 Two new districts have been formed in the north, ‗North Central‘ and ‗North Country‘;
 the Eastern Total Fire Ban district has been divided into the new ‗West and South Gippsland‘, and ‗East Gippsland‘, and;
the ‗South West‘ and ‗Central‘ districts remains unchanged, but their boundaries have been aligned to the weather districts and local
government boundaries.

To view the new boundaries and for more details Total Fire Bans visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au

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Mayor’s Comment A decision was made to accept the title to vacant land
Peter Beales at 265 Whittlesea Kinglake Road, Kinglake for public
and community use. The land is adjacent to the new
28th September 2010 location of the Kinglake National Parks Office and
The Council meeting at Highlands last week was one Frank Thompson Reserve. The land could be used for
the best attended for many years. Presentations were any future cultural and community facility but will only
made by the public on a number of issues over a require regular slashing until any decision is made as
ninety minute period. to its use in the future.

Council passed its budget without any further amend-
ment and rate notices will be going out shortly.
Council also resolved to grant a notice of decision to
grant a planning permit for the construction of a com-
munity building (Flowerdale Community Centre) in Sil-
ver Creek Road, Flowerdale. This decision was not
unanimous and there has been considerable discus-
sion within the community about the appropriateness
of the location. The applicant and opponents have the
right to appeal the decision should they wish to do so.
A building permit to construct the building cannot be
issued prior to the issuing of the planning permit.
Council also authorised the signing of the contract to
repair the Hazeldene Bridge in Flowerdale which will
upgrade the access to the Hazeldene Store and repair
damage caused by the February 2009 fires.
Council also decided to support an application to the
Victorian Bushfire Recovery and Reconstruction
Authority for a park on the Melba Highway at Castella
as supported by the Toolangi Community Recovery
Committee.
Finally, Council discussed the ongoing issue of fencing
for the Rail Trail. All presentations to Council were in
support of the trail. The issue of concern is the burden
placed on individual land owners to fence the trail
when Council committed that these costs would be
covered in the cost of the project. Council resolved to
meet with the Chief Executive Officers and Councillors
of Mansfield and Mitchell Shires to bring the matter to
a conclusion. I would hope the matter would be
resolved by the next time I write.

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

Unburnt windrows
Residents in fire affected areas need to burn any windrows located on their properties at the earliest opportu-
nity.

The shire‟s fire restriction period commences on 15 October 2010. After this date no windrows are to be lit
until after the CFA‟s fire danger period concludes.

People should take care before lighting windrows to ensure they are not under power lines. If they are under
power lines they must be relocated as heat and smoke can damage the lines.

At the completion of burning the windrows, residents must spread the remnants of the windrow out to reduce
the possibility of any flare-ups occuring from smoldering fires.

Large windrows can burn for several days and therefore require careful management.

Should any residents require assistance, especially those in fire affected areas, please notify the Municipal Fire
Prevention Officer (MFPO) on (03) 5772 0376.

The MFPO can organise assistance with the burn-offs by visiting properties to assess the windrow and provide
advice to ensure the burn-off is completed safely. The local CFA and DSE brigades may be able to assist with
the initial lighting of the windrow, given the large numbers of windrows as a result of the clean-up operations
since the 2009 bushfires.
If you have any queries in relation to this matter, please contact your local Rural Fire Brigade or Andrew Daly
at the Shire offices at Alexandra on (03) 5772 0376 or mobile 0408 576 712.

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

23rd September 2010

COUNCIL SUPPORTS NEXT STAGE

OF FLOWERDALE COMMUNITY HOUSE

Murrindindi Shire Council has endorsed the next stage in the proposed development of the Flowerdale
Community House.

The Council has issued a notice of decision of its intention to grant a planning permit that will allow the
construction of the facility and the use as a community building.

The Council has signalled its intention that the development must comply with a number of planning conditions.

Mayor Peter Beales said while there were differing views on the development there was a need for a
community building to support local residents.

The community building would be constructed at 42 Silver Creek Road and would include a playground and
gardens that would be located to the rear of the building and extend across the property boundary into the
Creek Reserve which is managed by the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE).

Associated infrastructure, including 17 car parking spaces and a package treatment plant irrigation area would
be constructed at 36 Silver Creek Road.

―This development will be an important piece of community infrastructure and is appropriately located within the
township. The design of the building provides a response to a number of proposed uses that support the
existing and future needs of the community,‖ Cr Beales said.

―There has been considerable community consultation during the planning phase and the building meets the
requirements as suggested by the project reference group.

―It will create community interaction and is promoting a healthy approach to events and functions at the
proposed centre with the plans incorporating five bike parking stations.

―We have supported 15 conditions on which the permit will be approved. Any person that lodged a submission
to the planning permit application has the opportunity to lodge an appeal at the Victorian Civil and
Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) if they are not satisfied with the Council decision.‖

Any appeal must be lodged within 21 days of the Council decision and the matter would then be heard by an
independent member of the tribunal.

―The permit does not authorise the commencement of any building construction works. Before any such
development may commence, the applicant must receive final planning approval and apply for and obtain
appropriate building approval,‖ Cr Beales said.

The community house aims to serve the community by operating programs and services to foster development
and cohesiveness.

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

23rd September 2010

COUNCIL ADOPTS 2010/ 11 BUDGET
Murrindindi Shire Councillors have adopted the 2010/11 budget that will see more than $17.8 million set aside
for capital works across the municipality.

Mayor Peter Beales said it was important that Council continued to look at operational savings during the next
12 months and continue to meet community expectations for service delivery.

―It is certainly a balancing act, and we are facing some difficult decisions in the near future when it comes to
supporting major projects under the bushfire recovery banner that are not externally funded,‖ Cr Beales said.

―We are also faced with increasing recurrent costs, so we are mindful of what we can take on as an
organisation in the short-term without creating a longer term challenges in balancing budgets.

―Overall our budget process has been prudent, rigorous and one that sets the framework for longer term
financial sustainability.

―It is also a budget that has earmarked shire-wide infrastructure projects and one that continues to support our
highly regarded community services.‖

As part of the budget adoption Council has supported a six per cent increase in rates to maintain the capital
works program and general service levels.

Council has also set its rate instalment schedule with payment dates being:

• 31 October 2010
• 30 November 2010
• 28 February 2011
• 31 May 2011

Council has also set its fees and charges for 2010/11. A full list is available at www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au

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Volunteer Drivers Wanted

We are looking for people who have a manual driver‘s licence

Some spare time
A sense of humor
A sense of wanting to help others to drive the Community Bus.

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

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Hoof over hills

Flowerdale Victoria

Friday 15th – Sunday 17th October

2010

Community Night: Saturday

16th October
Spit Roast & Salads, local
entertainment including the
Flowerdale Primary School Choir,
Poets and Hoof Over Hills Band
―Ruckus‖.
Daytime horse and cart rides (Gold coin
donation)

Raffles, Auction, Merchandise for Sale. Drinks at very

reasonable prices. (Proof of ID required. Children under 18
years must be with a parent or legal guardian to enter the
property)

TICKETS AT GATE: Adults $15, Kids U18 $5

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Country Fire Authority

Kinglake Early Learning Centre Captain: Glenn Woods
Meets: 7.30pm 1st Tuesday of month,
(Murrindindi Shire Council) Training: 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month at 9.00am
Positions available for Permanent
and Casual Child Care.
Open Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm. Station: 5780 2179
Catering for children from 0 to 6 years.
Emergency: 000
Fully Qualified staff offering
programs to suit the needs of all children.
Special fee relief available to eligible families.
Government rebate also available.
DEADLINE FOR NOVEMBER EDITION
Please call Natalie or Tanya on 5786 5564
to arrange your child's enrolment. IS 26TH OCTOBER
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Your Health and Wellbeing

From Community Health

10 Tips for a Healthier Heart

Are you concerned about your heart health? Here are ten tips to help you look after
your heart.
1. Quit smoking now. Twelve months after quitting, your increased risk of dying from heart dis-
ease will be half that of a continuing smoker.
2. Include wholegrain cereals, legumes, fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts in your diet and lower
your risk of heart disease.
3. Walk briskly for 30 minutes a day and reduce your risk of heart attack by one-third.
4. Maintain your friendships. People with supportive friendship networks are at less risk of heart
disease.
5. Eat more fish. Oily fish like tuna, sardines or salmon are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and will
boost your good cholesterol.
6. Switch from milk to dark chocolate. When eaten in moderation, dark chocolate is good for
your heart.
7. Limit yourself to no more than two standard glasses of alcohol a day if you are a man or one
glass a day if you are a woman.
8. Avoid salty and high sodium foods and don‘t add salt when preparing or eating your meals.
9. Have a diabetes test. Uncontrolled diabetes can damage your artery walls and contribute to
heart disease.
10. Make fitness fun. Choose activities that combine exercise and socialising like Pilates, water
aerobics, dancing, cycling or yoga.

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

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

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 jbateman@y7mail.com to be added on
database.

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

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LOCAL TRADIES LIST

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

Only $5 a month Name Carpenter

Reece Warren 0418 341 507
must be prepaid Expertise
(Leave at the Store) Phone number is Gardening
Josh Sommers - all round Gardener 0438 306 616
all that‘s needed
Flowerdale Flyer Landscaping
Tradies list Alex Jones - Pavescape Paving, concreting, bobcat hire,
And watch the excavator, post holes 0409 338 130
Contact
PAULA 5780 2027 jobs flow in Painting & Decorating
Adam Thomas -painter/ decorator. Roof painting &
pressure cleaning 0420 991 834

Roofing Plumber
Tony Nagel - Repairs & Restoration 0439 182 677
st
1 Kinglake Scout Group Photographer
Samm Hall 0412 798257

Plasterer
Thinking of Joining?
Peter Kiss - New buildings, Renovations, Repairs—no job
If you are interested in joining Kinglake‘s original too big or small 0413 741 396
and most dynamic youth group as a Cub, Scout
or Venturer, or you are an adult looking for a re-
warding outlet as a leader or an assistant please
contact:
Group Leader Ray Bartlam. Phone: 5786 1529
or by e-mail chriscobern68@hotmail.com
If would like to find out more about Scouting visit ADVERTISING RATES
www.vicscouts.asn.au 1/16 page $10.00
1/8 page $20.00
1/4 page $30.00
1/2 page $45.00
Full page $90.00
Classified Ads $1 line
DO YOU NEED TO LOSE A FEW KILOS? Personals free
'Lighten' Up' is a fun way to help you to lose
Email the Community House at fch@internode.on.net,
weight in a friendly atmosphere with like minded or post to PO Box 2008, Hazeldene 3658.
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 some very light exercise. Mobile Library Visits:
If you are interested please ring : 57801223 in the Hazeldene bus stop 1.30 to 4.30pm 5th & 19th August,
evenings.
If you have internet access at home you can reserve books at the
Yarra Plenty Regional Library website (www.yprl.vic.gov.au) and
collect them from the Mobile Library.

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Flowerdale Community House INC

Open Tuesday & Wednesday 10am—3pm
Phone: 57802664

What‟s on at your Community House?

Community Dinners- (.each fortnight) next dinner on October 8th. We meet at the Recreation Reserve
to enjoy a meal together, all welcome Adults- $5 Children $3 and under 5 free. Club Bar opens at 5.45pm.
Meals are from 6-8 pm. Thank you to the ongoing support from Julie Whittaker Smith, our amazing
volunteer who travels from Chadstone for each dinner.
Life Drawing- If you would be interested in joining this class, please call the Community House to add
your name to the list. Classes will be at 7pm in the evening (Our tutor Lou will advise of date shortly) $10.
Grace Church- Want some peace in your life? Come to a Church service with a difference… each
fortnight next service is on 16th October from 10am at the Flowerdale Recreation Reserve
Kids Dance Class– Every Tuesday, Tutor: Kirran, $3, 4.30pm Flowerdale Recreation Reserve
Kids Music Group- with enormous thanks to Sony and The Salvation Army on Fridays at 4pm
Belly Dancing Basics- each fortnight with Tutor- Kristen October 7th $10 Come and have a good laugh
with us and NO, you don‘t need to show your belly!
All Day Morning Tea- Every Tuesday from 10-2.30 Come up and connect with your community enjoy a
cuppa, cake and a chat, casual and relaxed atmosphere and everybody is welcome- with Thanks to
Grace Church
Yoga - Every Monday, Tutor: Libby Mitchell $10 (discounts apply, ask at time of enrolment) 9.30-11.30 am
Art Group- A self led group at the Recreation Reserve from 1-3 pm each Wednesday, bring your supplies
and project to this social group
Lighten Up Weight loss group designed with you in mind all welcome incentives, menu ideas, weigh in
from 6pm Monday‘s, Flowerdale Primary School.
Kim’s Fitness and Fun- Stay on for Fitness and Fun with Tutor- Kim from 7pm $5, Recreation Reserve.
Thankyou to Russell Pitt for organizing the donation of fitness equipment including, bench press, treadmill,
exercise bikes etc.
Playgroup- at the Recreation Reserve on Wednesdays from 10-12.30. From Newborn to preschool.
Please bring a piece of fruit to share. $2 per family (See the separate program) For more information call
Louise- 0425814302
Youth Group- Vicky, Nigel and John Senior Leaders (57801343) and Tanya and Rod Hallett- Junior
Leaders (57801262) - See separate Flyer
Patchwork-At the Primary School on Tuesday evenings from 7-9 pm, cost $4 and the first Saturday of
each month from 9.30-3.30 cost $5
Japanese Cookery will resume again next year, we wish Hiroko all the best in her recovery

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Flowerdale Community House INC

Open Tuesday & Wednesday 10am—3pm
Phone: 57802664

What‟s on at your Community House?

Massage/ Chiropractors/Osteopathy/ Acupuncture- Each Tuesday, 1-4pm the Community House is
delighted to offer the services from the Hands On Health professionals and RMIT students and clinician
Helen. Acupuncture on first Tuesday the month with Marta. Bookings must be made with Chris,
Community House.
Op Shop- Call in and have a browse you may pick up a bargain volunteers are always needed so if you
have a few hours to spare please call Hiroko on 57802664
Annie on UGFM- each Saturday morning on 88.9/ 98.9 UGFM Annie gives the Flowerdale Report ―Good
Morning Murrindindi‖ has a wide listening audience and Annie can be listened to at 9.30 each week.
Illuminated by Fire (partnership with Regional Arts Victoria)- Sharon Collins has now hand casted
over 180 community members hands. See flyer for bookings and details. ―Enlightened Spirits‖ launch
November 20th see flyer for more details.
Flowerdale Senior’s Group- Come in and help develop the exciting Calendar of events for a Year of
activities (anyone over 55 welcome to join) please come in on a Tuesday morning to help with the
planning with Trish, Max, Judy and Jan.
Physical Activity Group- For over 55‘s an exciting range of classes are planned with Rickie Nuske
including Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates, walking, strength training, aerobics etc… Please come and get involved,
begins shortly and all sessions free of charge. Yoga beginning shortly.
Flowerdale Food Share- Thanks to the ongoing partnership with Berry Street and the Victorian Food
Bank. Phone Alison Dyson or come up and speak with Odette. If you are in desperate need of fire wood,
please call the Community House.
Ladies Chainsaw Classes– Due to popular demand another serious of workshops will commence next
term. Enormous thanks to Peter Auty.
Clinical Hypnotherapy/Counselling/Naturopathy- Alan provides a truly holistic and caring approach to
personal issues and health. A senior practitioner. Appointments made through Community House.
Cheese Making - Hard Cheeses with Dorothy Garner, Saturday 6th November, 10-3pm. Bookings
through Community House, $35. Please bring light lunch to share and please bring a container to hold
approx 1kg of cheese.
Hairdressing - Fridays, 1-5pm, make appointments through Community House. With thanks to Lisa
McKinna. Please see flyer in newsletter for price list.
Chi Ball - Tuesday 26th October & 23rd November, Tutor: Gemma Wakefield, 10-11.30am, $10 (Discount
may apply enquire at time of enrolment)

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

A local Flowerdale business

The Flowerdale Hotel

3325 Whittlesea Yea Road Flowerdale Ph: 57801230

Open Mic Jam Session

Sunday Octobeer 3rd 2pm ish
Acoustix session
Sunday Octbeer 17th 1.30 pm ish

Mens night
Saturday Oct 9thth Bookings NOW Taken
A meal and night with John schumann (Red Gum)
And David Bonython -wright

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