your september 2015

WorkHuon • Live • Play Valley September events Cuppa Conversations 12-13 MODEL TRAIN EXPO AT HARTZ- VIEW VINEYARDS A model train expo fundraiser for the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal. See British (Hornby), American (Lionel), North Wales (Festiniog) Australian tramway (Taylor Creek) layouts. 10am-3pm $10 Adults/$5 children $20 family. All proceeds to Red Shield Appeal. Ph: 6295 1623

13 RUSSELL MORRIS AT HOME HILL Julie Orr and Mavis Vickers enjoying a chat and cuppa Ready to go A day out on the lawns at Home Hill listening to Russell Morris and Council’s free social event, Legal Aid Commission explaining the supporting the Cure Brain Cancer Cuppa Conversations has proved very ins and outs of wills, estates and how Foundation. popular. to look after your assets. Contact Rob Nicholls 0403 317 253 Cuppa Conversations is a chance for More than 75 locals have enjoyed the 19 SPRING BANQUET - people to meet up over a cuppa and first two events and council plans on Entertainment, a fashion paradfe and snack at the Council chambers to holding them monthly until the end of auction with a spectacular buffet. Proceeds to Wayne Lovell Community catch up with old friends and meet the year. Homecare. 100 per person. new ones. The idea for the event came out of Ph: Rustic Reflections 6264 2228 Feedback following the firstfeedback from the Seniors Expo, ’Conversation’ showed there was an held in March, when 450 people had 21 CUPPA CONVERSATIONS A free afternoon tea and speaker appetite for information (as well as the morning tea in the chambers. at the food). Chambers 1.30pm - 3.30pm. The next Cuppa Conversations will Phone 03) 6264 0300 to book. So, the second event featured speaker be held in the council chambers on Sarah Piggott from the Tasmanian Monday, September 21st. TOWN HALL New orbit playground at port huon The Council has endorsed the implementa- The first all-inclusive Orbit playground equipment tion of Stage One of the project. The main focus is the establishment of a legal has been installed at Shipwrights Point Playground operating entity to oversee operations at the at Port Huon, the only one of its kind in at centre. the moment.

Once the management structure is finalised, The initiative to install the Orbit in the Huon Valley the next step is establishment of a visitor came from Sally Doyle, President of the Port Huon information centre, gallery and museum Progress Association. Sally says this equipment will spaces. For further information visit the News page on the Council website. set the standard for future playgrounds for the www.huonvalley.tas.gov.au/news/ disabled and access impaired in the community.

Council was proud to be involved and would like to thank Huon Aquaculture, L&S Doyle, Mitchell Plastic Welding, Huon Community Bank, Kermandie Hotel, Huon Yacht Club, Duggans, Michael and Toni Wilson and MLC Robert Armstrong for their support. schedule of works HONOURING THE FALLEN SEPTEMBER (WEATHER PERMITTING) Council was honoured to be part of a small emotional GRADING Olbrichs Rd, Synnotts Rd, Stevens Rd , Cygnet Caravan ceremony at Cockle Creek yesterday commemorating the Park Rd, Rifle Range Rd, Wylies Rd, Constance Rd, end of Brian Freeman’s walk down the east coast of Australia Woodcock Rd, Tunbridge Rd, Seventh Day Rd, Beldons which began in Cape York on June 1. It took him 85 days to Rd, Jacobsons Rd, Benders Rd, Reservoir Rd, Nairn complete the 5,300-kilometre route on foot and by paddle. Street, Victoria Rd, Charlotte St, Ranelagh St, Kellaway St, Browns Rd – Nth Huon , Nth Glen Rd, Tasman Rd.

Retired Army Officer Brian Freeman escorted a Roll of UNSEALED DRAINS AND CULVERTS Honour with the names of the 41 young soldiers lost in the Olbrichs Rd, Synnotts Rd, Stevens Rd , Cygnet Caravan war in Afghanistan, averaging 65 kilometres a day. He Park Rd, Rifle Range Rd, Wylies Rd, Constance Rd, Woodcock Rd, Lucaston Rd. paddled in a kayak. 41 poppies were laid in Cape York and another 41 at Cockle Creek. SEALED ROAD REPAIRS Esperance Coast Rd. Brian Freeman with the Honour Roll At Cockle Creek he was met by family members of the fallen CAR PARKS soldiers, who have travelled from Western Australia, New South Wales and Queensland. IGA. The family members threw poppies into the water after the Last Post was played. Huon Valley POTHOLES Mayor Peter Coad said the people of the Huon Valley were honoured to be part of a ceremo- Cygnet, Huonville, Geeveston, Dover. ny acknowledging the sacrifice and loss of the men and women and families of those serving in the Armed Forces. council decisions Brian is supporting the charity’Walking Wounded’, established to assist in the psychological GEEVESTON TOWN HALL rehabilitation and recovery of returned Australian soldiers who are experiencing hardships Council endorsed the implementation of after their time in service. Brian aims to take the honour roll to Kokoda and the top of Everest Stage 1 of the project. The main focus is the before finishing at the Australian War Memorial on Remembrance Day, November 11. establishment of a legal operating entity to oversee operations at the centre. Once the The Dover Ladies Auxilliary provided the food (in the rain) for the day and presented Brian management structure is finalised, the next step is establishment of a visitor information with a cheque for the charity. centre, gallery and museum spaces.

HUON VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Following community consultation, community feedback will be incorporated into the development of the HVC Economic Development Strategy 2015-2020.

HUON TRAIL A new Huon Trail Marketing Plan has been endorsed for implementation. A copy will be made available on the Council’s website and at the Council’s Customer Mother of LCPL Andrew Jones (KIA), Huon Valley Mayor Peter Coad, Councillor Smith, Brian Freeman, Councillor Service Centre. Studley, Huon Valley Council General Manager Simone Watson and Councillor Eastley at the barbecue at Cockle Creek, marking the end of Brian’s journey. CR ROSALIE WOODRUFF Council thanked Councillor Rosalie Woodruff for her years of service and congratulated her on her election to the Tasmanian Legislative Council.

MINUTES AND MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON THE COUNCIL’S WEBSITE.

THE NEXT ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER AT 6PM IN THE COUNCIL Lest We Forget Remembering lost loved ones CHAMBERS, HUONVILLE.

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