The L ocal Paper - Wednesday, June 8, 2016 - Page 5
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Just Briefly MP at Molesworth
■ Training in video conferencing will take place next week at the Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House. The program is being funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Social Services. The first session will be held at 7pm on Tuesday (June 14), when wine and cheese will be served. The second session will be held at 10am on Wednesday (June 15) when scones, jam and cream will be served. More details are available on phone 5786 1301.
● Senator John Madigan ■ The Hungry Horse Hotel, Molesworth, will be the venue for a meeting next week between Senator John Madigan and local members of the Australian Manufacturing and Farming Party. Senator Madigan will update landowners on the Murray Darling Basin Plan and Constraints Strategy. A local experienced certified land valuer will explain easements, acquisition, compensation and rights of landowners. The session will take place at 7pm on Wednesday, June 15. Counter meals will be available at 6pm.
Liberal stays
■ Chris Jermyn, Liberal candidate for McEwen, has narrowly stayed in the Federal Election race, according to a Fairfax Media report. Campaign Insider reported that Liberal Party officials met to consider sacking Jermyn from the campaign, after he gave a ‘train wreck’ interview, whilst gatecrashing an appearance by Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten late last month. The seat of McEwen is currently held by Labor MHR Rob Mitchell by 0.2 per cent, Campaign Insider says.
Historical Society
F’dale planting day
■ A planting day was scheduled to be held last Sunday (June 5) at the Flowerdale Men’s Shed, Spring Valley Rd. The planting of native seedlings was planned, followed by a free barbecue lunch, said secretary Pam Watson
Crackerjack in Yea
● Alison Drysdale took advantage of Friday’s protest rally in Yea to let the Council know of the condition of Dairy Creek Road.
Local News
21-year lease for Yea Caravan Park ● Mick Molloy and Frank Wilson ■ The 2002 comedy Crtackerjack will be screen by the Murrindindi Film Society at the Yea Shire Chambers at 8.30pm on Friday, June 17. Doors open at 6.45pm for drinks and nibbles. At 7pm there will be a screening of Tim Burstill’s 1979 drama, The Last of the Knucklemen. Supper will follow at 10pm. Contact Jill Dwyer, Secretary, on 5797 2480.
Truck Show in Alex
■ Preparations are well underway for the 20th Annual Truck, Ute and Rod Show in Alexandra this weekend. Trucks and cars will roll along the streets of Alex. and take their places for the big event early Sunday morning. Murrindindi Shire Mayor Cr Margaret Rae believes the preparation is a large part of the fun of this great event. "This year's show is jam packed and will run from Friday (June 10) to Sunday (June 12) kicking off with a concert on Friday night and continuing with markets on both Saturday and Sunday, a gala dinner on Saturday night and the main event and display on Sunday.”
Telstra problems
■ Telstra had severe service problems in Yea starting on Monday. A large number of local residents had difficulties with landline, mobile and data services. The problems continued when we went to press (Tues.).
■ It is now six months since Emily and Errol Donnelly were removed as Yea Caravan Park managers by Murrindindi Shire Council. After half-a-year, the Council is advising that new operators will commence in July under a new 21-year lease with Council. The new lease will see the name of the park change to the Yea Riverside Caravan Park. Murrindindi Shire Council Chief Executive Officer Margaret Abbey said that works are already underway by the new operators, by agreement with Council. "Under the new operators we will see the progressive installation over the next two months of four new family cabins, four new studio units and a new park office and manager's dwelling. “Works will also be carried out to create a new access road, visitor's carpark, improved landscaping and the installation of boom entry and exit
■ Kinglake Historical Society is offering an Associate Membership for $10 per year. Active membership costs $10 per year, plus an annual fee of $11. Attendance at the monthly meetings at the Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House is $3 per meeting. Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays each month from 12.30pm-3pm. New members are welcome.
Waranga reunion
■ David Aldous of Yea says that a reunion is being planned for former Waranga-North East Football Association players. More details will be published when they come to hand.
Past Players Day
■ Kinglake Football Netball Club is holding a Past Players Day on Saturday, June 25, when the club plays at home against Yarra Glen. The Saturday night entertainment begins at 6pm-7pm, with karaoke from 7.30pm. A special $10 parma and chips will be served.
Shopping tours
■ Flowerdale Primary School will conduct a shopping tour in October-November. Cost is approx. $50 per person and includes a full day shopping at factory outlets. The fundraiser needs 20 people to participate. Phone Mandie Sulhan, 0421 341 386. ■ Flowerdale Community House is organising an Eastland shopping trip on Friday, July 15. Cost: $5. Phone: 5780 2664.
6-months reason
● $1.3 million will be spent on the Yea Caravan Park over 10 years, according to Murrindindi Shire Council gates. In total $1.3 taken by Council to permanent residency million will be in- renew the bridge ac- sites returning to anvested by the new op- cess into the caravan nual or casual booking erators in improved park as part of our an- sites by attrition over infrastructure and fa- nual capital works re- time,” a spokescilities in the park over newal program," Ms woman said. the first 10 years of Abbey said. "A successful “The commence- working bee was held the lease," said Ms ment of the new op- in April involving Abbey "Importantly, the erators will see the council officers worknew operators have continuation of the ing together with the undertaken to engage current permanent permanent and annual local trades people, residency arrange- residents to remove wherever possible, to ments at the park, accumulated matericarry out the works, however consistent als and debris, greatly which includes local with State Govern- improving resident builders, electricians, ment Policy for Cara- amenity, safety plumbers and plant van Parks on Crown around dwellings and Land, no new perma- the general appearoperators. "Works are also nent residency can be ance of the Park," said currently being under- offered, with existing Ms Abbey.
■ "Murrindindi Shire Council is giving its reasons whey there has been a half-year gap between removing the former Yea Caravan Park managers, and the start for the new contractors. “The six month interval between the ending of the former lease and the commencement of the new lease has been necessary to enable sufficient time to complete the infrastructure planning and statutory works approvals for the site which included improved fire safety and emergency management, electrical and plumbing upgrades and tree works,” said CEO Margaret Abbey “In addition, new laundry appliances and pumps were installed serving the pool and septic systems. During this time Council has operated the caravan park through the appointment of temporary caretakers.” ■ Local Paper Editor says: We have repeatedly asked the Council to inform ratepayers of the financial loss incurred over the past six months. The CEO and officers continue to avoid giving a figure.