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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2021
ALEXANDRA INDOOR HEATED POOL OPENS
● Tiffinie Reeves presents flowers to Sam Hicks.
● Shire CEO Livia Bonazzi with Cr Damien Gallagher.
● The moment: junior and senior volunteers cut the rope to declare the Alexandra Indoor Heated Pool open.
● Tiffinie Reeves and Jacquie Caswell.
● Marg Rouse leading a tour through the Indoor Pool.
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■ Alexandra Indoor Heated Pool in Nihil St was officially opened on Saturday (Nov. 13) in the presence of Cr Damien Gallagher and Murrindindi Shire CEO Livia Bonazzi. AIHP President Sam Hicks spoke of the years of effort by a dedicated team to bring the Pool facility to reality. Ms Hicks acknowledged the Taungurung people, traditional custodians of the land. Ms Hicks made mention of Naomi McNamara and Emily Walters of the Menzies Centre; Greta Vallance of Murrindindi U3A, and Ash Long of The Local Paper. Members of the AIHP team were acknowledged: Vice-President Jason Krijt (apology); Tiffinie Reeves – Secretary/ Treasurer; Jacqui Caswell, Marg Rouse, Rod Falconer (apology) and Linda Watkins (in Queensland). Special mention was made of coordinator Magenta Connolly. Apologies were received from Murrindindi Mayor Cr Sandice McAulay, and Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish. “I would love to take this opportunity to acknowledge the amazing work that you and the volunteer group have done - firstly, getting the support of the community to gain funding in the first place and, secondly, to completing this project despite the challenges that the universe has thrown at you, including but not limited to COVID 19 restrictions. in short - a heartfelt congratulations and thank you for this great community development activity,” said a special message from Cr McAulay. Ms Hicks acknowledged funders: State Government of Victoria via the Pick My Project; FRRR - The Foundation for Rural andRegional Renewal who supported the original porposal, and then further for the aquatic wheelchair. Both Funding Partners were unable to attend to as many in the original program have moved on. Karly Smith Whelan - Grants Program Manager (Victoria) , FRRR, sent a congratulatory message. Ms Hicks offered thanks support from many departments within Murrindindi Shire Council, with a willingness to share knowledge on the way forward. Tiffinie Reeves was thanked for financial modelling and budgets, to Jason’s liaison with the trades and builders, to Jaq keeping of the minutes and sharing insights on how disabilities interact with pools, Marg’s social media sharing skills, to Rod - a jack of all trades. “Behind our team are our kids, spouses, and partners who we acknowledge as they are often asked to assist in all sorts of areas. Saying no to a team so driven wasn’t really an option just ask any other halves that are here today such as Bernhard, Phil, Scotty, and Alan. “We need to also to acknowledge past team members; Mel Heard, Michelle Cowley and Meg Dunn. “Finally, we need to say thanks to our local trades, our local community, many who assisted after hours, in many cases donating their time, expertise and or just getting in and getting a job done. “So many with their ideas and assisting us to save money where we could such as larger suppliers such Charon from Solar Solutions was just one of many trades and suppliers who got in there to help. We also had many anonymous supporters who donated funds to assist us with those extras along the way,” Ms Hicks said.
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Kinglake Market on Sun., Nov. 28
■ Kinglake Market is back on Sunday November 28, from 10 am to 2 pm. With more than 140 stalls already booked, this will be the biggest market ever and it is at our new venue of Kinglake Community Centre, 436 Kinglake-Whittlesea Rd, Kinglake (at the corner of Extons Rd). Parking will be at the Kinglake Football Grounds directly across the road and there will be lots of family based activities including a native animal display to educate children about our local fauna. There will be face painting and childrens’ games to keep them occupied while adults check out the various stalls inside and outside. Roving musicians and a young guitarist who is busking will provide gentle background music. There is verything from fresh local produce to plants, candles to craft works, woodwork to garden ornaments. Local Kinglake Pub, Cappa Rossi’s and Songbird Café are just three minutes away – all now open ready for metropolitan visitors to come back. Entry is free but a donation to theRotary Wishing Well to fund projects like defensive driving for L and P plate youth would be really appreciated. www.kinglakemarket.com.au
● Ken Aitken with Lions Christmas Cakes and Christine Stonehouse with her handcrafted cards will be back for the November Kinglake Market
● Facepainter Cheridan Thomas and balloonist Rosie Loxley
● Julie van den Enden supervising local children Matilda and Jack.
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Murrindindi Makers’ Market at Yea
● Ann Hall
● Rosemary Magor and Wendy Wernicke.
● Rosemary Lloyd of Jamieson Rose, using cork as a textile.
● Emily Mark with her grandmother Margaret Mahon.
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Nov. 11: Remembrance Day at Yea THANKS TO YEA ROTARY ■ On behalf of the Yea-Kinglake RSL SubBranch, I would like to thank the Rotary Club of Yea. Di Welsh and her fellow Rotarians hosted the Remembrance Day 2021 Commemoration at the Yea Cenotaph. The Rotary team enabled families in our community to attend a well planned and conducted Commemoration, despite the COVID19 constraints. Our thanks also to all those who, by participating, ensured that our fallen are remembered, commemorated and never forgotten. Lest We Forget. Jeffrey Swain President Yea Kinglake RSL Sub Branch
● Jeffrey Swain lays a wreath at the Yea Cenotaph on Remembrance Day.
● Yea Legatee, Frank Philp, placing a wreath on behalf of the Alexandra, Yea, Mansfield Legacy Group.
● Yea Primary School students (from left) Flynn and Chloe.
● Yea High School students (from lefT) Louis Callender, Zoe Gregory and Andre Graham-Gregory.
● Deputy Mayor, Cr Sue Carpenter, placing a wreath on behalf of Murrindindi Shire.
● Piper Michelle Mussett playing the traditional tune 'Flowers of the Forest'
● Sacred Heart Primary School students Marley Leatham and Jaysley Davies.
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Alexandra FNC junior presentations
● Daniel Crane – Barry ‘Sprague’ Thompson Clubman Award
● Under 15 football trophy winners.
● Michael Harper - Andrew Whitling Volunteer Award
● Under 13 netball trophy winners. (Absent: Asher Kaiser.)
● Under 11 netball trophy winners.
● Under 13 football trophy winners.
● Under 15 netball trophy winners.