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FLOWERDALE COMMUNITY HOUSE INC
Forming Friendships
Issue: No.58—December , 2009
FLOWERDALE TENNIS ACKNOWLEDGED AT STATE AWARDS
FLOWERDALE Tennis Club was among Victorian sports
clubs acknowledged for their efforts at a gala event at the
MCG for the 2009 Victorian Sports & Recreation Awards.
The club was presented with a Certificate of
Acknowledgement for Outstanding Contribution to
Bushfire Recovery at the 13th annual awards held on
November 23.
Kinglake Football Club, Whittlesea Football Club and
Marysville Golf & Bowls Club took top honours receiving
the Minister’s Award.
Daniel Heal of Kinglake received an Award for Volunteer
Involvement.
Sports & Recreation Minister, James Merlino, said the
awards were a great opportunity to celebrate the
outstanding work of sporting organisations and individuals
across Victoria.
“Sports clubs like Kinglake, Whittlesea and Marysville are at
the heart of many communities and provide a place for
families and friends to get together.
“Black Saturday was the worst natural disaster Australia
has ever seen and in times of adversity, sport can play a
key role in building community strength.
“Our bushfire-affected clubs are playing a key role as
communities rebuild, recover in the months and years after
the fires.”
Flowerdale Tennis Club president Jeannette Kamar and
assistant treasurer Viv Phelan represented the club at the
awards.
“We were honoured and absolutely thrilled to receive this
acknowledgement on behalf of the club,” Jeannette said.
“It was a very positive experience and we had the chance
to meet some great people, including new friends at the
Kinglake West Tennis Club with whom we hope to start
enjoying games.
“Of course, this recognition goes to all members of our
club. The players, our coach Colin Grace who travels each
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 Brenda at brendab@internode.on.net
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ABN 30 127 305 127
PO Box 2008, Hazeldene, 3658
week from Yarrawonga, as well as all who help with the
many jobs that go with keeping the club running including
those on the committee, those who help out at our
working bees to keep the courts in the best shape possible,
organisers of our social competition roster, fundraising
events such as the Cup Eve Calcutta and Cup Family Day
and the Australia Day round robin.
“Thank-you to all those people and the Flowerdale tennis
Club is looking forward to continue, not just to provide the
opportunity to play tennis, but to be a place where people
of all ages feel welcome, be active and have fun together.
Mr Merlino said “Sport and recreation was strong because
of the hard work and dedication of the unsung heroes
behind the scenes, who give up their time to do the many
jobs to support the wide range of sport played around the
state every week.”
The awards were sponsored by Victoria University – Centre
for Ageing, Rehabilitation, Exercise & Sport and The School
of Sport and Exercise Science; AFL Victoria; Herald Sun;
Deakin University – School of Exercise and Nutrition
Sciences; MSAC Institute of Training; and Fitness Australia.
Associate Sponsors were Basketball Victoria.
FLUOROS LOSE BUT WIN
THE Fluoros vs Flowerdale Cricket Match and Family Fun Day
raised a massive $20,900 for the Flowerdale community.
The match on Sunday November 8 at the picturesque Hume &
Hovell Cricket Ground at Strath Creek involved workers who
have spent some months in Flowerdale clearing roadsides after the
bushfires in a social cricket match against locals.
The game was a relaxed one with the “Fluoros” – named for the
shirts they wear – going down to the local side 88 to 105.
Unofficial awards went to Fluoro Matty who took the catch of the
day – a one hander with a beer in the other; FlowerdaleTim for
two juggling catches and Flowerdale’s Yak for the highest score
of the day with 23.
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(Continued from page 1) Bunnings Thomastown store organised a team to provide a

The day included an auction of some impressive items such as a barbecue for the crowd which was estimated at 250. Local Glen
cricket bat signed by the Australian team, raffles, Luke’s animal Spalding donated the super barbecue for the day.
nursery, reptiles and other animals from The Haven Wildlife
shelter, and a stilt walker. Kookaburra provided cricket gloves for the children and provided
fluoro cricket balls for the day.
Proceeds of the day will be shared between the Flowerdale
Kindergarten, Flowerdale Tennis Club, Flowerdale Cricket Club, Other generous sponsors were Roadside Care & Maintenance,
Flowerdale Tool Shed and Flowerdale and Strath Creek CFA Anglopac Construction Group, A& L Traffic, Arborco, Bartletts
brigades. Work Management, Flowerdale Hotel, Australian Hotels
Association, HostPlus, Sunbury Bus Lines, Coates Hire, LKR
Flowerdale Kindergarten spokeswoman Chrissy Grant said the day Constructions, Nu Trans Transport, S & B Automotive, Auslec &
was enjoyed by all, with great support and rapport between the Ross Fawkner.
community and the workers who had assisted the Flowerdale
community over the past few months and their friends and
families.
“I can’t stress enough how much we appreciate their assistance
and the support they’ve given us,” Chrissy said.
Flowerdale cricketers team spokesman, Chris Emmins, thanked
the organisers, Flowerdale Hotel publican Steve Phelan and Chris
Hooben for the day.
“It was a great day and we all enjoyed and appreciate the huge
support the roadies and their friends and families have given us,”
Chris said.
Flowerdale Tennis Club president Jeannette Kamar thanked the
organisers and the sponsors.
“They’ve been very generous and supportive of the Flowerdale
community and this was really appreciated by all who attended.
Photo supplied by Samm Hall

Public Notice
Revegetation of No 1 Creek Public Meeting
Murrindindi Shire Council invites members of the public to attend a meeting
to be held at the Kinglake Community Centre on Monday the 7th of
December commencing at 6.00pm.
A presentation of a draft outline of strategies and revegetation planning of
the area will be presented by the consultant heading the steering group Mr.
Lincoln Kern from Practical Ecology.
A discussion of the draft out line will follow and representatives of DSE,
GBCMA, Landcare, Council’s Enviromental Advisory Group and Council
will be in attendance to answer questions.
Any person unable to attend the meeting who would like to make a written
submission in relation to the Revegetation of No 1 can do so by writing to
Christine Allingham Murrindindi Shire Council, PO Box 138, Alexandra,
3714.
Any person requiring further information concerning the Revegetation of No
1 or the making of a written submission should contact the Christine
Allingahm on telephone (03) 5772 0333.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Tennis Club at Vic. Sports Awards.......... 1

Fluoros Vs Flowerdale ............................ 1
Police Report .......................................... 2
Cup Events Winners ............................... 3
CFA ........................................................ 3
Ben Hardman .................................. 4 & 13
Fran Bailey............................................... 8
Scouts....................................................... 9
Community House ................................. 10
Mayor’s Chair ........................................ 12
Playgroup ............................................... 14

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CUP EVENTS WINNERS

FLOWERDALE Tennis Club’s major annual fundraiser, the Cup
Eve Calcutta and Family Fun Day was another fantastic success.
The Cup Eve Calcutta at the Flowerdale Hotel attracted some
new, enthusiastic punters as well as familiar friendly faces who
enjoyed the commentary and unique auction style of local
thoroughbred and racing aficionado Rob Stutchbury.
The hotel was again suitably adorned with racing paraphernalia
for the club’s Cup Day family fun day which included face
painting and activities for the kids, raffles, sweeps and live music
from our favourite local band, Red Roar.
Flowerdale Tennis Club raised about $1500 on day which will go
towards improving facilities at the Spring Valley Recreation
Reserve, particularly as the club now has many new members
joining in our coaching sessions, mid-week social competition and
casual play.
Membership is now over 70 – the club’s highest ever level and
most are families.
Coaching is currently held on Mondays and the mid-week social
tennis has been extended from three nights a week last season to
four nights a week this season to cater for the increased number of
people wanting to play.
Flowerdale Tennis Club president Jeannette Kamar said the club
greatly appreciates the enormous contribution of Flowerdale Hotel
proprietors Viv and Steve Phelan who assist each year in the
organisation of the club’s Cup Eve and Cup Day entertainment
program and provide door prizes and special touches to help
ensure everyone enjoys their participation in these activities.
“Viv is a member of the club’s executive committee but has given
much more of her time and energy over many years to the club
than we could ever have expected,” Jeannette said.
“Viv and Steve also put in a huge effort to help organise the very
successful Fluoros vs Flowerdale Cricket Club match at the Hume
& Hovell Cricket Ground in Strath Creek on Saturday 7th
November.
“The Flowerdale Tennis Club enjoyed the opportunity to
participate in this great social and fundraising event which raised
a huge sum for many Flowerdale organisations and provided a
wonderful opportunity for locals to get together and enjoy a fun
game of cricket in a beautiful setting without going too far.”
“Thank-you to Viv and Steve for their on-going support of
Flowerdale Tennis Club and thank-you to all those who came
along and enjoyed their Melbourne Cup Eve and Cup Day with
us.”

WHAT’S ON FOR FLOWERDALIANS?

If your community group has an event coming up please let us FLOWERDALE CFA
know so it can be included in the Flyer. Well, by the time you read this we will all be getting ready for
Christmas and 2010. What a year 2009 was, heartbreaking in
2 Dec Christmas Decoration Day (Playgroup) many ways due to our losses, but uplifting when we look at our
4 Dec Community Dinner Flowerdale Rec Reserve 6-8pm families, children especially, and our slow but positive rebuilding
5 Dec Silent Auction 7.30pm of OUR FLOWERDALE. I heard Deb Burke say “We will
6 Dec Blackberry Bash rebuild” and she was right.
8 Dec Christmas Decoration Day (Playgroup)
9 Dec Playgroup Excursion to Puffing Billy We as VOLUNTEER firies are grateful for the help that we have
18 Dec Community Dinner, Recreation Reserve, Springvalley Road, received from our community and organisations from outside. As
5pm onwards you would all know, we as a Brigade are responsible for raising
20 Dec Flowerdale Community Market, Flowerdale Hall the money to purchase our new vehicle, an Ultra Light Tanker
20 Dec Carols by Candlelight ($127,000). This has been no easy task but, with the support from
the Newman’s Own Foundation, Darley Stud, Basic’s of
Whittlesea and many others as far away as New Zealand and firies
in Western Australia, we have reached this goal and should have
delivery of this vehicle before the Christmas break (fingers
crossed). This vehicle will be a great asset, as in my words ”It will
go up and down hills, no stress”. Once you see it you will realise
its capabilities when it is in the hands of trained personnel.
The Brigade is, like all other Brigades, looking for new members.
DEVONSHIRE TEAS Not all CFA members attend fires, road accidents or other
HOT FOOD events—we need auxiliary members as well, fundraising and even
down to catering when our crews are called out. Everyone has
DRINKS something to offer, so please think of joining us. Remember
YOUR CFA needs your support. We are at the Station on the 2nd
COME ONE ! and 4th Sundays of the month if you wish to come and speak with
COME ALL ! us. You would be very welcome.
SUPPORT THIS FUN The firies wish you all a Merry Christmas; may 2010 bring you all
OPPOSITE –YEA & STRATH LOCAL EVENT 3RD that you wish for you and your families. Stay safe.
CREEK ROAD SUNDAY OF EVERY Trudie Goudge
MONTH Secretary/Treasurer
FLOWERDALE MARKET For and on behalf of the FLOWERDALE CFA

STALL BOOKINGS : ALISON- 5780 1223

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Ben Hardman MP
Member for Seymour

AS ONE of the most extraordinary years in the history of planning day and other subsequent meetings to help shape
Flowerdale draws to a close, it is good to see so many the rebuilding priorities; those who helped at the community
positives taking hold and growing in the community. planting day and a range of other events where people have
chipped in and lent a hand.
The remarkable community spirit that became evident in
the aftermath of the fires has continued and strengthened. The recent CFA fundraiser dinner which raised $15,000 to
help with the purchase of a new ultra light tanker and the
A great deal of thought and effort has gone into planning
Fluoros vs Flowerdalians cricket match which raised more
the rebuilding of the town and it is fantastic to see so many
than $20,000 for the community are just two examples of
new projects on the board and work progressing well. how well people have been able to support each other on an
The Flowerdale Early Years Centre will be a fantastic asset important individual social level as well as a financial level.
for the town. It will accommodate the Flowerdale
These efforts have been truly inspiring.
Kindergarten and local families will also be able to access a
range of other early childhood services from the site. $2.2 I’m sure it is that willingness to help each other that has
million has been allocated for this project. made Flowerdale worthy recipients of many generous
donations, including the significant Newman’s Own
There is $1.6 million allocated for the construction of a
Foundation gift of $60,000 to the Flowerdale CFA.
community house and memorial garden. There are also
plans for further upgrades to the Flowerdale Hall, I look forward to working with the community in 2010 to
reinstatement of the cricket pitch the Spring Valley continue this fantastic progress.
Recreation Reserve and construction of a skate park. My best wishes to all for a very Merry Christmas and a safe
Funding has just been announced for the construction of a and prosperous New Year.
shared path between the temporary village at the reserve to
the Whittlesea-Yea Rd, which means people will be able to
link up with the walking track/shared path at the Flowerdale
Hotel that extends south to Silver Creek Rd.
I want to offer my sincere thanks to those who have
volunteered so generously their time and effort to assist in
the recovery and rebuilding of the Flowerdale community
in the aftermath of the fires and over the course of the year.
My thanks go to those involved in the work of the
Community Recovery Committee; those who attended the

COMMUNITY HOUSE
CHRISTMAS TIMETABLE FLOWERDALE HALL
Invites you to
The Community House will be closed from 21st December
until 19th January 2010.
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
There will be no January edition of the Flyer. Sunday 20th December
Commencing 6.00pm

Visit from Santa

Country Fire Authority Sausage sizzle
Captain: Glenn Woods Tea, coffee & cold
Meets: 7.30pm 1st Tuesday of month, drinks
Training: 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month at 9.00am
available
Station: 5780 2179
Emergency: 000

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Flowerdale Community Make a Christmas
Decoration Day.
Flowerdale Playgroup invites members the
community to come along to:
Make a Christmas Decoration Day.
Over two great days
Dates: Tuesday 8th December 10.30 am –onwards
Wednesday 2nd December 11. am—1.00 pm
( especially for parents and children)
Materials will be supplied for you to make one or two of our
favourite decorations.
FREE TO GOOD HOME
I have about 30 assorted sized pots, plus saucers in
different sizes free to a good home. They are in good order
and I have dusted, spider webbed them off. I am sure that
anyone starting up house again would like some. They can
be expensive to buy when needing a lot to start cuttings etc.
Judith Mitchell
"Diosma Park"
1131/RMB6486A Break O'Day Road Glenburn
PH: (03) 57 802 585 Mob: 0421 020 933
SA haystack fire is a graphic reminder
DON’T LET YOUR FODDER GO UP IN
FLAMES
Warm weather after good winter rains has lead to a flurry of
farm activity as farmers and hay contractors rush to cut and
bale fodder before the heat leads to dry matter and nutritive
losses.
But Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Dairy
Development Officer Frank Mickan has warned that too
much haste under these conditions could lead to haystack
fires if fodder was not properly cured, particularly in failed
cereal crops.
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Murrindindi Shire Council - Preparing
for the fire season
As part of it’s fire prevention strategies, Murrindindi Shire Council
has been playing its part in helping everyone prepare and plan for
the coming 2009/2010 bushfire season.
Council and the Municipal Fire Prevention Committee (MFPC)
have identified strategies targeted at reducing the risks to
individual land owners, in particular have co-ordinated a mail out to
all absentee land owners this season to alert them of the need to
prepare for this fire season.
Presently Council Officers are carrying out annual property
inspections across the shire to identify fire hazards. Where work is
needed to reduce the risk of fire, notices are issued to land owners
with stringent timelines for any required work to be carried out.
Failure to comply with a ‘fire notice’ will see Council completing the
works at the land owner’s expense.
Residents with concerns over neighbouring properties are
encouraged to contact council, to ensure any potential hazards are
inspected as quickly as possible.
This year a “Zero Tolerance” policy has been implemented which
means that any breach during the fire danger period will result in
large monetary penalties being incurred. Breaches, such as
burning off without appropriate permits, will see the Victoria Police
being informed to commence prosecution.
New fire prevention strategies are also being developed by the
CFA and other agencies. Under consideration are Town Protection
Plans (TPP) and Neighbourhood Safer Places (NSP).
A pilot scheme for Town Protection Plans has been recently
launched. As part of the pilot scheme, 17 towns in Victoria’s North
East, including Eildon, have been identified as having high fire risk.
As part of the Town Protection Plan scheme, an area may be
chosen and designated as a ‘neighbourhood safer place’ or
NSP. These areas will have to meet stringent criteria.
Details have yet to be fully completed on these new strategies but
will be made public as soon as they are available.
More comprehensive information on preparing for the bushfire
season can be found at www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au,
www.cfa.vic.gov.au, www.dse.vic.gov.au or by phoning the
Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667.
Further Information:- Andy Daly - Municipal Fire Prevention Officer,
Office: 57720331 Mobile: 0408 576712.
Murrindindi Shire Council
Annual Report 2008-2009
Residents and ratepayers are advised that the Murrindindi Shire Council
Annual Report 2008-2009 will be discussed as an item of business at the
Council meeting to be held on Wednesday 23 December 2009 at the
Alexandra Council Chamber.
Council has also received a copy of the report of the Auditor under
Section 9 of the Audit Act 1994, and a copy of this report (included
within the Annual Report) is available for public inspection.
Copies of the Annual Report are available for viewing at Council Offices,
or by visiting Council’s website at www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au.
Alternatively, copies may be obtained on CD (in PDF format) by
contacting Therese Morris on 5772 0333.
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Photography by FLOWERDALE
Samm PLAYGROUP’S
Hi, my name is samm hall, I am a photographer in
Flowerdale.
I am offering to take photos of local residents and
neighbouring communities who have unfortunately lost
DAY TRIP TO PUFFING
everything in the recent bushfires, including all their
treasured photos. If I can help in a small way for people BILLY - WEDNESDAY
to start to rebuild their photo albums, knowing as a
DECEMBER 9
TH
photographer how important photos are, please contact
me on 0412 798 257.
I will be at the Hazeldene store every Sunday from 10am
until 12pm. For those not familiar with the store, there 9.15 – 5pm
is a beautiful setting with a picnic table with bench seats
beside the creek and a wooden bridge. Meet at the Flowerdale Hall @ 9.00
Prices are as follows: 2 x 8” x 10” and 2 x 5” x 7” photos
$15
A USB with up to 50 photos plus above photos $40
Cost $5 per family
These prices are not for profit, as I work independently,
this will only be to cover materials and printing costs. BYO: drinks & a picnic lunch to share
Please bring as many family members and friends as you
would like, it does not take long to take the photos, and Open to all preschool 0 – 6 years
hopefully you will have them forever.
Hope to see you there, Bookings – Louise reed 0425 814 302
Cheers, samm.

TRADING HOURS
MON - SAT 7:00AM - 7:30PM
SUN 9:00AM - 7:00PM
PUBLIC HOLIDAY 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Food stops at 7pm daily

Unleaded Premium & Diesel, Groceries, Phone Cards,

Newspapers, Ice-cream, Cold Meat, Ice, Coffee, Post
Office & More

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The Hon Fran Bailey MP EDDY’S TOWING & TRANSPORT

FREE CAR REMOVAL
All non-ferrous metals
Changes rules to help our youth All areas *We pay $100 a car* more for trucks *(conditions apply)*
Melb Metro daily (MSIC) Wharf acc.
Improvements to new Youth Allowance rules that would have 24 hour service, 7 days Trade Towing
given country students access to vital financial support to pursue Metro/Country, Twin Car, Car Capacity
Caravan Relocation, Tractor, Bobcats
university studies have been rejected by the Federal
Equipment (up to 5 tons)
Government. FULL TILT TRAY SERVICE
Member for McEwen Fran Bailey, who has been campaigning for NOW MOVING 20 FOOT CONTAINERS
a better deal for students from rural and regional towns, has Phone Eddy 0407849252 or 0357978220
expressed disappointment with the Government’s attitude. 3877 Melba Hwy, Glenburn, 3717 Fax 57978520
www.eddystowing@harboursat.com.au
“The unique challenges our local students face in taking up the
opportunity of university study are clearly not understood by
Education Minister Julia Gillard,” Fran said.
“The Government is making it almost impossible for students
from farming families, as well as other rural and regional
LOCAL
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WE WAN
students who do not have the option of staying at home while
studying at university, to access Youth Allowance. YO U TRADIES
“The Coalition amendment to fix this was based on the
recommendations of the Senate’s Rural and Regional Affairs Only $5 a Name
Committee, and passed with the support of the Greens and Expertise
independents.” month Phone number is
Fran said the Government had also moved to retrospectively
cancel the Independent Youth Allowance for 25,000 students
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who have taken a ‘gap year’ under the current rules. Tradies list
“This would pull the rug out from under thousands of students REGISTER NOW And watch the
who are already on their gap year,” Fran said. BY RINGING PAULA jobs flow in
“These students acted on the advice of Centrelink and guidance
counsellors, and deserve to gain Youth Allowance in 2010.”
0400 655 290
Under present regulations, students must earn $19,532 within
an 18-month period to quality for Youth Allowance. However,
changes proposed by the Government would see this criteria
abolished. Instead, a young person would be required to work
full time for a minimum of 30 hours a week for at least 18
months in a two-year period to be considered financially
A man rushes in to his house and yells to his wife,
independent. “Martha, pack up your things! I just won the National Lottery!”
“Because this legislation will have a start date of 1 January 2010, Martha responds excitedly, “Shall I pack for warm weather or cold?!”
all students currently undertaking a gap year will no longer be
eligible, as this criteria has been axed,” Fran said. The man responds, “I don’t care, just so long as you’re out of the

house by noon!”

Mobile Library:
A man complaining to a friend. “I had it all – money, a beautiful house,
Hazeldene bus stop 1.30 to 4.30pm 10th and 24th December,
and 7th and 21st January a big car, the love of a beautiful woman……then……pow!.....It was all
gone!”
Strath Creek opposite the store 2.30 to 4.30pm. 28th January.
“What happened?” asked the friend.
Please note, this is nearly a two month absence from Strath
Ahhhhh……My wife found out.
Creek....so borrowers need to stock up!

If you have internet access at home you can reserve books at the
Yarra Plenty Regional Library website (www.yprl.vic.gov.au) and If your parents never had children chances are you won’t either.
collect them from the Mobile Library.

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1 Kinglake Scout Group
Scout News
As part of their World
Conservation award the Kinglake
Scouts recently installed 16 nest
boxes in trees along the King
Parrot Creek at the Kinglake
Ranges Wilderness Camp.
The nest boxes were built by
Rotary to provide nesting sites for
native wildlife in the bushfire-
affected areas. As part of the
project the Scouts filled in data
sheets for each box which
included the type of nest box, tree
type, height of the box and the
aspect. The Scouts will also
annually monitor and maintain
the boxes and record on data
sheets the type of wildlife that is
using the boxes. The boxes can be
used by Sugar Gliders, Brush-tail
Possums, Ringtail Possums and
native birds. The Scouts all
enjoyed the activity and are
looking forward to returning next
year to see what animals are using
the boxes.
AJ2010
Over January seven of our Scouts
and our Group Leader Ray will be
having a wonderful Scouting
experience at the 2010 Australian
Jamboree held at Cataract Scout
Park in New South Wales.
It is with mixed emotions that I have to say that I will be leaving the Hazeldene Store and Flowerdale at the end of the month. I would
like to take this opportunity to welcome the new owner Michael and his family to the area and wish them all the best for the future.
It has been the fastest and the longest 6 years of my life in the shop. I have laughed with many of you (and cried as well). I will be
having a couple of months off, no early mornings and no hamburgers!!!
Lee and I will be moving into our house in Toolangi to start the next chapter in our life.
Thanks to all of you for your support over the years, we wish you all the best for the future and
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very favourably. Venturers also making a sea change and we wish
have the opportunity to travel
around Australia and overseas for
her all the best.
Thank you to Rotary who kindly
Venturers in 2010 events. Venturers are serious donated two tents to our
about having a good time and Venturer Unit.
Are you aged between fourteen
getting the most they can out of
and seventeen? Feel like doing Thinking of Joining?
life. You don’t need to have any
something with your life? Try
prior experience in Scouts to If you are interested in joining
Venturer Scouts. It’s a mix of
become a Venturer. Cubs or Scouts or to register for
adventure and personal challenge
that will bring you together with What are you waiting for? Venturers, or you are an adult
others who share a spirit of Kinglake Scout Group will be looking for a rewarding outlet as a
leader or an assistant please
adventure. You may find yourself starting our own Venturer Unit in
contact:
exploring the Australian 2010. Call or e-mail now to
wilderness, camping above the register your interest. Group Leader Ray Bartlam. Phone:
snowline or diving and surfing. Group News 5786 1529 or by e-mail
You could be abseiling or climbing mcobern@bigpond.com
a sheer rock face. Perhaps We would like to send a big thank
you and goodbye to Wendy If would like to find out more
kayaking or mountain biking is about Scouting visit
more your style! But it’s not all Duncan our Assistant Scout Leader
for the past five years. Wendy is www.vicscouts.asn.au
about outdoor adventure. You’ll
develop confidence,
independence and teamwork skills
through managing your own
Venturer Unit, where the adult
Leaders provide advice instead of
telling you what to do. You can get
involved in staging professional
shows, learning responsibility for
the environment and working on
service projects to help others in
the community.
There are leadership and
management courses available
that will help you in your career
and personal life, and you can
work towards achieving the
ultimate goal – the Queen’s Scout Kinglake Scouts and Peter Gilbert from Rotary with a couple of the
Award – which employers regard nesting boxes the Scouts installed along the King Parrot Creek and a
tent that was one of two that Rotary donated to the Kinglake Scout
Group.
a happy Christmas & safe New Year.
We will miss you all !!
Olivia, Lee & Family xo
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WHAT’S ON AT YOUR COMMUNITY HOUSE?
Community Dinner every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month
at the Flowerdale Recreation Reserve. The club bar opens
at 5pm and closes at 10pm. Meals are from 6-8pm. All
welcome.
Prices: Adults - $5 Children - $3 Children under 5 are free
All Day Morning Tea is being offered every Tuesday from
10.00- 2.30. Come and enjoy a cuppa, cake and a
chat. Thanks to Chaplaincy Australia
Youth Group “Critical Girls” program (thanks to Kildonnan)
starts Monday 16th of November 4.30-6.30 at the
Flowerdale Hall. For girls 13-16.
Beginners Computer Class Every Tuesday evening at
7pm $4 per session Class being run at the Flowerdale
Primary School
Grace Church Want some peace in your life? Come to a
Church Service with a difference! Church services every 2nd
Sunday at 5pm at the Flowerdale Hall All welcome
Art Group A self led group at the Flowerdale Hall from
1.00-3pm on Wednesday’s, bring your supplies and project
to this social group $4
Patchwork At the Flowerdale Hall Tuesday’s from 7-9pm,
cost $4 and the first Saturday of each month from 10:30-
3:30 cost $5. Bring your lunch this day, tea and coffee
provided
Playgroup at the Flowerdale Hall on Wednesdays from
10am-12:30pm. Newborn to preschool. Please bring a
piece of fruit to share. Cost $2 per family. (Check out the
Playgroup Rhythm and Beat Music Program for November)
For more info call Louise 0425814302
Lighten-Up Want to lose some extra kilo’s before
Christmas? Monday nights at the Flowerdale Primary School
at 6.00- 6.30 pm, with Alison. $4 per session
Massage/Chiropractics/Osteopathy/Acupuncture In
an ongoing partnership the Community House is delighted
to offer the ongoing services of the Hands on Health
Professionals. Tuesdays 12.00-4.00. The team from RMIT
are back to offer Chiropractic services. Ricki (Massage) will
be in each Tuesday from 12.00- 2.30 Bookings must be
made at the Community House – 5780 2664
The Community House is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10am to 3.30pm—Phone 5780 2664
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Bushfire Counseling and Support Contact the Service
Access and Care Coordination Team. Call Mon – Fri 9am –
5pm. Phone 1300 773 352 with Mitchell Health
Night of Comedy Come to an evening of Stand up
comedy with the famous Damien Callinan. Suitable for all
ages Damien will have you rolling in the aisles with his
hilarious routines. 28th of November and bookings are
essential with The Alex Library service on 57720349
Tattoo of the Flowerdale Tree If you want to join the
48 Flowerdalian’s and have a tattoo of the Flowerdale
Recovery Tree emblem, call the Community House for the
information and to book.
Dance & Silent Auction 5th of December at 7.30 with
Warren Keats band, signed “Pink” T Shirt, Keith Urban, Rob
Thomas Tickets etc Tickets $15 Contact Russell Pitt
0427880081 (All Proceeds go to our Flowerdale Community)
Our very popular Japanese Cookery will resume soon
with much loved Tutor Hiroko
Book Share A wide selection of books available to borrow
available on a Tuesday or Wednesday
Op Shop Call in and have a browse—you might pick up a
bargain. Volunteers are always needed, so if you have a few
hours to spare just ring Odette on 5780 2664.
Annie on UGFM (88.9) - every Saturday morning. The
popular “Good morning Murrindindi” show has a wide
listening audience and Annie gives the Flowerdale Report
around 9.30 each week.
Coming Soon:
Steve Poltz and Gregory Page (back from California by
popular demand!)
Yoga Classes– register your interest 57802664 - starting
soon!
Cheese Making Please book at the Community House.
Date to be announced.
What To Do With Your Garden Now. Small groups with
Ed Adamson—advice on what to plant, garden shaping and
where to go from here.
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Notices
Anniversary
Colaiacovo, Sally & John—29th November
John, we have had 29 wonderful years and hopefully will have
another 29. Love and hugs from Sally.
Lost/Stolen
Ladies handbag was taken from the bus returning from the
bushfire relief trip to Lorne on Sunday 22nd November. Would
the person who took it please at least return the memory card
from the camera as it contains irreplaceable children’s photos.
Just place the card in an envelope addressed to “Sally” and leave
it at the Kinglake West or Hazeldene Store.
DEADLINE FOR FEBRUARY EDITION
THURSDAY 28TH JANUARY
We, Puyol Nominees Pty Ltd of 2863 Whittlesea / Yea Road,
Hazeldene/ Flowerdale. Victoria, 3717 intend to construct a
bore to a depth of 100metres for commercial use on the land
described as Lot Number CA47A, Crown Allotment 47A, Plan
Number 47A\PP2614, in the Parish of Flowerdale .
This bore is intended to provide up to a maximum of 100ML of
water per year subject to approval of a Government Licence
from Murray-Goulburn Water.
Any person able to demonstrate that their interests will be
affected by the issuing of this Works Licence (Bore
Construction), including any intended ground water use,
is invited to make a submission setting out the nature of the
impact within 14 days of receipt of this written notification.
Submissions should be sent to: Manager Licensing, Goulburn-
Murray Water, PO Box 165 Tatura, Vic, 3616
Rainfall
in Broome Road
November 2009
(to 23rd November) 45mm
Total for October 2009 56mm
Yearly Total
to 23 November 2009 541mm
to 30 November 2008 590mm
Regards
Virginia
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SHARON’S PATCHWORK PIECES
On Saturday, 14th November, we were invited to the Flowerdale Estate
by a group of 35 patchwork ladies from Mornington. They were
attending a patchwork workshop at the Estate over the weekend. Eight
of our ladies joined them for the afternoon and had a great time as
everyone was so friendly. They also donated a basket of assorted items
to our group and have asked us to join them next year if possible.
Our raffle quilt for next year is making progress.
We have booked a lady to teach Trapunto for next February on Tuesday
nights from 2nd to 16th February. These classes will be held from 6-
8pm. Further details next edition.
We will have some classes on Saturdays next year and will advise details
after Christmas.
Our patchwork classes will close from Tuesday 15th December and re-
open on January 19th 2010.
The patchwork ladies would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year.
Enquiries Sharon Dunn 5780 1428.
Tuesdays 7-9pm $4
First Saturday each month 10.30am-3.30pm $5—bring your lunch, tea
and coffee supplied.
Flowerdale Kinder Annual Raffle
Flowerdale Kinder wishes to thank the community for its support
in the Flowerdale Kinder annual raffle. The following results
were drawn :
1st Prize - D. MacLellan of Whittlesea
2nd Prize - J Smith of Yea
3rd Prize - N Styles of Croydon
4th Prize - R Artini of Flowerdale
We wish to also thank and acknowledge the following businesses
for their donations :
Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort & Spa - Yarra Valley
Piaf Day Spa - Yarra Valley c/o - amanda@piafsalon.com.au
Indulge Spa & Wellness Retreat - Yarra Valley
John Kyme
Painter & Decorator
Specialising in all forms of Painting
and Decorating
Phone (AH): 5780 2569
Mobile: 0418 564 851
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Trees Victoria launched by Minister Joe Helper
Victorian Minister for Agriculture and Small Business, Mr. Joe
Helper, launched Trees Victoria in a meeting in Treasury Gardens
on Thursday 12th November. Trees Victoria is a new incorporated
organisation, with the broad aim of providing a statewide forum
for those interested in growing trees on private land.
In launching Trees Victoria, Minister Helper recognised the role
played by private forestry in the economic, environmental and
social health of the State of Victoria. In response, the Chairperson
of Trees Victoria, Dr. Tony Richardson, noted that direct
investment in private forestry can be a useful component of a self-
managed superannuation fund portfolio, but that such investment
required the usual due diligence applied to all investments. He
then released a Trees Victoria report on Risk Management:
Investing in Growing Trees, a copy of which was presented to the
Minister. A copy of the long-time classic, The Man who Planted
Trees by Jean Giono, was also presented to the Minister.
To conclude the event, the Minister then launched the Trees
Victoria website (www.treesvictoria.com.au) which aims to
become a portal for all issues dealing with growing trees on
private land.
Caption: Minister for Agriculture and Small Business, Mr. Joe
Helper (far left) addresses Trees Victoria Chair Dr. Tony
Richardson (facing camera) and others in attendance at the Trees
Victoria launch.
Bus Service Timetable Thursday – To Seymour Friday – To Yea
Leave Leave
Hazeldene Store 8.55am Hazeldene Store
Flowerdale Pub 9.00am Flowerdale Pub
Rec Reserve 9.10am Rec Reserve
Strath Creek 9.20am Depart
Arrive 10.00am
Depart 12noon
Please use our bus services so we might be able to keep for the future and add other bus services
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From the Mayor’s Chair
Cr Lyn Gunter
As the year draws to a close it is time to reflect on our journey
looking forward to a brighter future.
February the 7th changed our lives forever. With the loss of
family, friends and community we have become bonded
together committed to the care of each other and the rebuilding of
lives. The response from within and without to this tragedy has
been truly amazing. Friendships have been made and continue to
be made in the aftermath of the worst natural disaster we have
experienced in this country. As individuals we have suffered each
having a different but similar story. We have each undertaken
what is right for ourselves and our families. For some it has meant
living somewhere else and for others the job of rebuilding homes
within their community. We accept these choices giving respect
that everyone must do what they believe is right for them and their
families. We know they will not be forgotten as they are and will
remain forever part of our community wherever they choose to
live.
With Christmas approaching it will be a time of joy and also a time
of remembering the happy times we have shared with family and
friends even though some of them are not with us now as
their memories can and will never be taken from us. As we near
Christmas Day we know it may be difficult and so I ask those who
are able to help a friend through this time to give whatever you are
able remembering to take care of your family and of course
yourself.
My time as Mayor comes to a close at 6.00 am on the 9th of
December. It has been an honour to have served this community
as mayor several times and in the past year it has been a privilege
to have served and represented this community through what has
been the most difficult of times.
I would like to thank all those who have encouraged and
supported me in my role as there have been many times I could
not have been able to continue without your help and support as
the community spirit has been truly amazing and inspirational. We
have and will continue to have our ups and down's but through it
all we have each other and a burden shared is a burden halved. I
pay tribute to all of the communities across the shire for their work
and commitment of the past months knowing this commitment will
continue to see us through to the rebuilding of a new future.
Please let us remember those who are going through trying tough
times this Christmas and New Year, we send you our thoughts and
prayers for happier times now and in the future.
I wish all residents all the very best for the Christmas and the New
Year.
Thought for the Year 'Through tragedy we are triumphant
enjoying a community spirit that cannot and will not be broken'
Lyn Gunter
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Ben Hardman MP
Member for Seymour
MP WELCOMES NEW HELP FOR BUSHFIRE
AFFECTED FAMILIES, YOUNG PEOPLE
THE Member for Seymour, Ben Hardman, welcomed the new $14
million Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund package that will provide
support to people who lost immediate family in the 2009 Victorian
fires and are suffering financial hardship.
Mr Hardman said he was pleased that the package would include
a new scholarship scheme to encourage affected students to
pursue their studies.
Appeal Fund chair Pat McNamara and Premier John Brumby
today announced $10.9 million for a Compassionate Financial
Support scheme to assist those who lost immediate family in the
fires and $3 million to provide higher education scholarships to
young people affected by the fires.
Under the Compassionate Financial Support package immediate
family members of the 173 people who tragically died in the Black
Saturday and Gippsland fires and are in financial hardship as a
result, may be eligible to receive an immediate grant of $25,000.
Some individuals who are suffering extreme financial hardship may
then be eligible for a further needs-based payment of up to
$50,000.
Mr McNamara said the support for the immediate family of the
bereaved recognised that some families lost their primary
breadwinner or had reduced capacity to earn an income because
of trauma suffered post the Black Saturday fires.
“You can never compensate someone for losing a husband, a wife,
a child or a parent,” Mr McNamara said.
“This new scheme recognises that many people who lost loved
ones in the bushfires are not only suffering emotional distress but
have, in some cases, been faced with large debts and little
capacity to address that situation.
“It is about trying to alleviate some of the anxiety associated with
the financial hardship some of these people face and helps in the
long-term recovery process.”
Under the new $3 million Scholarship Program, scholarships of
$15,000 per year will be provided for 66 students from towns and
communities directly impacted by the fires who are financially
constrained to undertake tertiary or vocational education from
2010 and beyond.
The scholarships will help those students whose current financial
capacity to undertake tertiary study is limited and who have the
academic performance and ability to complete their chosen course
of study. Further scholarships for students now in years 10 and 11
will be considered by the appeal fund in coming months.
Mr Brumby congratulated the Bushfire Appeal Fund for its decision
and said the scholarships would encourage more students in
bushfire-affected areas to undertake tertiary education by assisting
them with costs such as text books, transport, living and other
expenses.
“Victorians, Australians and people from across the world have
donated so generously to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund and
this latest decision strikes the right balance between targeting
support to where it is needed most and reflecting the generosity in
which the funds were donated,” Mr Brumby said.
“These scholarships will provide more young people with a great
opportunity to consider taking their studies further and alleviate the
financial burden that may have been impacting on their decisions
about their plans for 2010. “
Immediate family members, such as spouses and parents, who
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received the initial $10,000 payment as part of the $1.7 million
Compassion and Bereavement package earlier this year to assist
with urgent and immediate costs may be eligible for the
Compassionate Financial Support.
In cases where the family lost more than one family member, a
single payment will be made but the Fund will consider special
circumstances for additional support on a case-by-case basis.
Children and young adults who lost one or both parents in the
bushfires are already being supported through the Bereaved
Children payment.
“There will be many people who will not be eligible, but are no
doubt suffering because of their loss,” Mr McNamara said.
“However, the Panel felt it was important and appropriate to assist
those most directly impacted by the loss. We feel this is the best
way to reflect the intent of the donors who gave an unprecedented
$386 million to the Fund.”
To Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund has raised $387 million and
$357 million has been allocated. A further $30 million is yet to be
allocated with the Fund’s focus now on initiatives that support
communities to rebuild.
SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS OPEN
BUSINESSES, community groups, schools, individuals and
government agencies are now invited to enter the Premier’s
Sustainability Awards for 2010.
The Member for Seymour, Ben Hardman, said this year’s awards
were focussed on organisations and people who had worked hard
to meet the sustainability challenge.
“The Brumby Government sees it as important to recognise and
acknowledge those people and organisations who have shown
leadership, innovation and outstanding achievement on the
challenge of sustainability,” Mr Hardman said.
“The Brumby Government is taking action to work with the
community and businesses to make sure Victoria has a
sustainable future,” Mr Jennings said.
This year’s awards include three new categories to recognise high-
performing government and education enterprises as well as a
large business award.
The eight categories are small business; large business;
community; products or services; built environment; local
government, state government and tertiary education.
There is also a Premier’s Recognition Award.
Environment & Climate Change Minister Gavin Jennings said
businesses that become sustainable are more likely to have an
economic advantage by adopting a triple bottom line that looks at
financial, social and environmental costs.
“Businesses can also create sustainable solutions through their
influence with companies in the supply chain which in turn improve
their sustainability and increase opportunities with consumers,
suppliers and government,” he said.
Information sessions will be held to help with the submission
process.
Submissions close mid February 2010.
For entry details visit www.sustainabilityawards.vic.gov.au
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Wednesday 10 am – 12.30pm -
At the Flowerdale Community Hall
$2 .00 per family

As Christmas draws near we must reflect on the huge year we

have shared as a community. Initially we were desperate to find
our friends and make sure they were ok. We wanted to find out
where they were, how they were getting along and how could we
support them. We believed strongly in sticking together no matter
how many miles we were now separated by.
Flowerdale Playgroup has always been a close knit group. We
identified the need to connect with other mums to have a break
from the isolation motherhood can sometime bring. We were used
to seeing each other weekly and just helping each other out where
we could.
Like all groups in this small community Feb 7th brought big
changes for playgroup. It took a long time to accept that things
would never be the same again as we craved the comfort of what
we once had before. We just wanted to be back at the Jarara
Centre and walk in and be greeted by Tanya’s smiling face and
welcoming arms. This year we have learnt a lot about comfort
zones, how as humans we can cope with the unimaginable push to
the outer limits of our comfort zones. Perhaps for many their
comfort zone may have been abolished. For Flowerdale playgroup
it meant leaving a lot behind and pushing forward. We walked
way from Feb 7th with nothing and many of our friends we were
so used seeing weekly had moved away.
The question whether or not to continue never crossed our minds.
It was important to keep going as we knew the need for a
playgroup was important. .We began our year with a search for a
location and has settled well into the Flowerdale Community Hall.
Over the year we have been constantly supported by Playgroup
Victoria, who recently won an award for its contribution to
playgroups in bushfire affected communities. When the team from
KINDER RAFFLE
Playgroup Victoria visited they walked in and entertained our Flowerdale Kinder are currently running a Recovery Raffle in an
children while the mothers had a needed chat and often a cry. As a effort to raise funds for the on-going needs of the kinder. Prizes
much smaller group we have worked hard to sort and shelve the include:
many donations we received over the year. • One nights accommodation at Balgownie Estate – Yarra
In term 4 we have run a music program with the very talented Valley
Helen Killen. The children have enjoyed keeping the rhythm and
• An Akira Bright massage package at Piaf in Healesville
beat. The children have worked really hard on making decisions
about sharing and taking turns. • A 45 minute massage at Indulge Retreat – Yarra Valley
I believe we can not close the year with out saying a few words of • A chocolate and wine hamper
thanks to: the staff at the Flowerdale Community House, to our Raffle tickets are available for purchase at Hazeldene general
maternal health nurse Heather Mc Carthy who is always there to store, Flowerdale Hotel, Flying tarts, Pheasant Creek Fitness or
help out, we have missed having Heather close by this year and you can contact Flowerdale Kinder on 57802020 to purchase
look forward to being located closer to her in the future, to the tickets/books. Please support us by buying a ticket or 3.
staff at the Hub who always ready to help us out , and the staff at
VBRRA and finally to the small group of mums who came every
Wednesday with out fail , it is because of your commitment our
playgroup at Flowerdale exists. As we are coming to the close of
2009 we hope everyone in the community is able to feel some
Stump Grinding
happiness over the Christmas period and that 2010 brings a better Concrete Breaking
year for all.
And to finish up the year Flowerdale playgroup invites all pre Welding
schoolers to help us celebrate the end of the year:
December 2nd & 8th Making Christmas Decorations (see Page4) Local Business
December 9th A day trip to Puffing Billy (see Page7)
th
Call Peter: 0401 396 776
December 16 Break up day at the Yea Train Park
Cheers Louise
03 9324 8776
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Browns Animal Herbals
Survived bush fire business
www.brownsanimalherbals.com.au
5797 8211
Free delivery to local cusomers or mail order
Australia wide.
Check out our effective natural products for
your horse, dog ......
1300 horse herbs
1300 467734
FLOWERDALE BLACKBERRY BASH
Junior Landcare will be holding a blackberry bash day 6th December to help eradicate
some of our blackberry issues in our area.
The inaugural Flowerdale Blackberry Bash is set for 6th December.
Peter Auty has met with Terry Hubbard, President of Strath Creek
Landcare, and discussed funding for the project. Both Strath Creek
Landcare and Peter (for Flowerdale Junior Landcare) have sent off
Expressions of Interest for funding for spray chemicals.
Peter has also met with Christine Glassford (CMA) and Peter
Mitchell (DPI Broadford) and discussed the proposed Bash and
funding sources. CMA has funding for weed control along
waterways, and there may be some employment possibilities in
this. DPI has funding for public land and minor roadways. What
this means for our Bash is that we can focus on private land and
adjacent areas such as the road and creek edges next to
properties.
The proposal for the Bash looks something like this:
• We will concentrate on woody weeds such as blackberry,
English broom and ivy. The area to be sprayed is from
Coonan’s Bridge in the north to Wallaby Creek in the south,
minor roadsides, private property and feeder creeks.
• As people express interest, a Work Engine will be established
to coordinate activities.
• The Work Engine will set up locations for ‘depots’. These will
be tanks of water and supplies of chemical, with one person
with a ChemCert card to make sure correct mixes of chemical
are used.
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No wonder our English is so hard to learn
We polish the Polish furniture.
A farm can produce produce.
The dump was so full it had to refuse refuse.
The present is a good time to present the present.
The dove dove into the bushes.
I did not object to the object.
The bandage was wound round the wound.
The insurance for the invalid was invalid.
They were too close to the door to close it.
I spent last night evening evening out the pile of dirt.
PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE
NO EDITION OF THE FLYER IN
JANUARY 2010
• People who want to be part of the day will bring small sprayers
(knapsacks, hand held sprays) to get them filled.
• We all work towards Moore’s Road Reserve, and when we get
there we have a party (this is Flowerdale, after all).
• People who have been spraying will be asked to locate on a
map of the valley where they have been working. This will
allow MSC, DPI, CMA and the Flowerdale community to
identify what has been done and what still remains.
We need to know who will be involved, so if you are interested,
please contact Julie Bateman, 0418589072 or
jbateman@y7mail.com with your name, address and what
equipment you have. This will allow the Work Engine to better
coordinate the day’s activities.
Our community is in a pretty unique position here – the woody
weeds have been given a real knock down by the fire, and we are
in a position to keep them there. Many people have said that they
had never seen large parts of the creek, due to weed infestation,
and with a little work from a lot of people we can maintain this
situation.
People who want to be part of the Work Engine are asked to
contact Peter Auty, 0422 867 949, peter@ceres.org.au, or C/- P.O.
Hazeldene, 3658, and we’ll set up a meeting to get this started.
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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
Andrew 0428 550 405

A local Flowerdale business

The Flowerdale Hotel

3325 Whittlesea Yea Road Flowerdale Ph: 57801230

Open Mic Jam Session

Sunday 6th December 2pm ish
$100.00 prize Best flock’n’Muso act
(No Jam Session in January)
12th December lunch time - Cadillac Car Club
View some fancy Caddys
Merry Christmas and a much deserved Happy New Year for
2010 from Viv, Steve, Steph, Jim, Scraps and staff.
We will be open Christmas Day from 11.30am, closing at 1.00pm
to spend time with our family.
Email bigflocker@bigpond.com.au

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