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New leader, Indigo Shire’s Citizen of the Year new challenges Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Trevor Ierino as its new CEO. Mr Ierino is currently the Director Business Services at the City of . He holds a Bachelor of Business Studies (Accounting), is a Fellow of CPA Australia and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Mayor Cr Jenny O’Connor said she was thrilled with the appointment and believed there was never a better time to lead Indigo Shire Council. “There is a real sense of possibility and opportunity among Councillors and staff. Following the community feedback as we developed our Council Plan last year, Peter we are focusing on working more closely with the community to enhance our Croucher prosperity and to make sure our heritage - Shire has a bold future,” Cr O’Connor said. “Trevor has the experience, skills Every community needs someone like and qualifications to help guide the Peter Croucher, everybody in the district organisation on this important journey. knows and admires what Peter does. Trevor understands the challenges facing rural communities, has a passion Peter gives his time to almost every for community development and the aspect of our community life: sport, business skills to ensure we remain on culture, education, the elderly, service the right path.” clubs and fulfilling civic responsibilities. Creek Football Club, bowling club, the His involvement in and commitment to Atauro Island Friendship Committee and Mr Ierino said he was looking forward to the towns of Kiewa and Tangambalanga past Junior Council coordinator. He has working with the community, Councillors add enormously to the quality of life of played music for 42 Deb Balls and was and staff to deliver on Council’s plans. residents. the secretary of the Kiewa District Tennis “I am passionate about working with, Peter was an Indigo Shire Councillor for Association for 34 years. and for, communities, driving quality eight years, founded and co-edits the Peter has lived locally for most of his life service delivery and leading a passionate Gazette, he is a member of and has been a tireless worker for his and engaged workforce,” he said. the Kiewa Tangambalanga Lions Club, the local community and beyond. Mr Ierino will take up the CEO role on Tangambalanga Tennis Club, Kiewa Sandy 20 February 2018. More Australia Day Awards ­— Page 2 Free Hard Waste Disposal — Back Page Community Forums ­— Back Page 2 strength of community

From Page 1 Australia Day was celebrated on 26 January with events in Barna- wartha, , Chiltern, Kiewa-Tangambalanga, Rutherglen and . Each venue featured entertainment, commu- nity meals and a flag ceremony, followed by the presentation of In- digo Shire Australia Day Awards. The awards celebrate the contribution of individuals, community organisations and businesses. They pay tribute to those who make extraordi- nary contributions to society and those who are outstanding achievers in the Indigo community. We can all be proud of this year's award winners.

Community Organisation of the Year

Black Dog Soup Kitchen, Chiltern Every Wednesday the Black Dog Soup Kitchen provides tasty and nutritious meals to those who need it. It is a social nexus that generates a true connection within The Bureau of Meteorology has warned the Chiltern community for people from different backgrounds. They also deliver that day and night-time temperatures meals to around 26 disabled and elderly residents who are unable to leave their for January to March will be higher homes to attend. The benefits are numerous — healthy meals and a chance to than average over most of . have a conversation and catch up with old friends. Survive the heat Young Citizens of the Year Certificates of Achievement Heat can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion which can lead to life- Tangambalanga Action Crew Kathryn Chivers threatening heatstroke. Heatstroke is Beechworth and District fatal in up to 80% of cases. The Tangambalanga-Kiewa Youth Action Crew was borne out of the Community volunteer and mentor. Kathryn If you or someone you know is unwell Indigo Shire Youth Action Crew is a founding member of Plasticwise call NURSE ON CALL on 1300 60 60 24, Strategy to inspire, activate and train Beechworth and a member of Plasticwise or see your doctor. In an emergency, young people in the community to Indigo. She was instrumental in bringing soft call 000. create and lead events and activities, plastic collection to Beechworth. Kathryn Here are some of the ways you can and be the voice for young people in has strong pride in her Chinese heritage and beat the heat this summer: their community. the history in the Beechworth area, and a passion to educate and share it with others. The Youth Action Crew came Drink more water together in June 2017 to organise Bill Meagher • Drink plenty of water, even if you and run their first community Rutherglen and District don’t feel thirsty. activation project, the Kiewa- • Keep a full drink bottle with you. Bill is a tireless volunteer with the Tangambalanga Mini Music Fest in • Take small sips of water frequently. November. The festival at the Kiewa Rutherglen Lifesaving and Swimming Memorial Park included local artists Club, Rutherglen Neighbourhood Watch, Never leave anyone in a car Rutherglen Primary School and High like Chelsea Knight from Staghorn • Never leave people or pets in cars – School, Rutherglen Junior Football Club Flat and the High Jazz the temperature can soar in minutes. Band, alongside established artists Glenview at Indigo North Health, Indigo such as Twin Peaks from Canada Shire Community Grants Committee and St Stay somewhere cool Stephen's Anglican Church. and Aria award-winning artist Nicky • Spend as much time as possible in Bomba and The All Stars. Rita Ryan cool or air-conditioned buildings Barnawartha and District • If you must go out, wear a hat and sunscreen and take a bottle of water School, church and community friend. Rita is with you. well known around the Murray Valley School • Don’t forget your pets – a cool bath, for the disabled, the Barnawartha Primary wet towel to lie on, a place next to a School and Wodonga Secondary School. Rita fan and plenty of fresh water. is also a very fine cook! Emma George Check in on others Dave Crook Sporting Scholarship Yackandandah and District • Look after those most at risk in the heat – your neighbour living alone, Martin Miranda Dave spends many hours maintaining the older people, young children, people beauty of Yackandandah's streets. With his with a medical condition and don’t Martin Miranda is a 16-year-old wife, Rose, other Yackandandah Garden Club forget your pets. Soccer Player from Beechworth. members he is frequently seen weeding • Keep in touch with friends and family Martin has dedicated a lot the garden beds, spreading mulch, and who may need help. Call or visit of time to his local club the maintaining the planter barrels. Visitors and them at least once on any extreme Wodonga Diamonds and was locals often remark on how the garden beds heat day. selected to be part of the Seniors in the main street improve the town. Dave • Encourage them to drink plenty of Team. Congratulations on your has been in the garden club for 10 years and water. achievements, Martin! was secretary of the Scouts for six years. For more information, visit www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/heat

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Council banks on learner drivers The L2P Learner Driver Mentor Program allows young Carr, said the rationale behind the bank's donation was people to learn to drive with a mentor. It has been running simple. successfully in Rutherglen and Tangambalanga using "Young people are our future and we felt that this program community cars, but the program has never reached its full was a fantastic way to help teach driving skills and road safety potential in Beechworth due to the lack of a dedicated vehicle. to young people who don't have access to a vehicle," he said. However, thanks to the Beechworth Bendigo Bank, "This is a great program that community members are part of Beechworth now has its own car. The bank handed the keys and we are delighted to support it." of a Suzuki Swift to Indigo Mayor Cr Jenny O'Connor before Christmas. The L2P program, established by the Transport Accident Commission and managed by VicRoads, helps young learner "The donation of this car by the Beechworth Bendigo drivers, who can't access a car or a supervising driver, to gain Community Bank is very generous. I thank the community the experience needed to apply for their probationary licence. bank for supporting our young people in this way," Cr O'Connor said. For more information contact Indigo Shire Council’s Youth Officer, Sal Kimber, on 0427 724 726. The Chair of the Beechworth bank board of directors, Darren Libraries team on the move Mobile for a Meal For every mobile phone recycled this The Minister for Local Government, Fitted with an awning and deck chairs, summer, MobileMuster will donate a Marlene Kairouz MP, has announced the van would allow for book chats meal through OzHarvest, Australia's a $70,000 grant for Indigo Shire to and story time. leading food rescue organisation. provide a library van for its Outreach Libraries Coordinator Astrid Kriening Around Australia there are almost service. said the new van would be a great 5 million old mobile phones, along with This service currently "pops up" on boost for the Indigo Shire Libraries and their chargers and accessories, begging alternate weeks in the Tangambalanga enhance services for the community. to be lifted out of the junk drawer and Lions' Den and the Barnawartha be put to better use. Joy Bus cafe, which involves a large It's win-win. When phones are amount of manual handling, loading recycled, more than 96% of the and unloading the stock in and out of material can be used in new products. a station wagon. Plus, OzHarvest will deliver a meal to When purchased and fitted out the someone in need. Last year the Mobile new van will allow for the stock to for a Meal campaign delivered 60,000 remain in purpose fitted shelving for a meals — this year's target is 70,000. ABOVE: Our new Library Outreach van, rotation period of three months. Only similar to this one in use at Glenelg There are more than 3,500 public weekly reservations will need to be Shire Council, will hit the road early in collection points around Australia. added. the new financial year. To find one near you, go to www. mobilemuster.com.au.

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Heritage Shire, Bold Future True to Council’s new Vision, Heritage A fresh approach Shire, Bold Future, there are several projects scheduled for 2018 to help The manager of the Burke Museum, ensure our heritage and cultural assets Cameron Auty, has an exciting vision Have your say are maintained and protected, as per for Beechworth’s cultural heritage sites Council has approved two important our Council Plan 2017-2021. and collections. His focus is on ramping Draft Plans for public comment, and up the education programs for primary Beechworth historic precinct is asking for further feedback and and secondary school students, suggestions from the community. masterplan designing and delivering a vibrant schedule of programs and exhibitions, The Draft Municipal Public Health and A masterplan to enhance the visitor and working across Indigo Shire’s Wellbeing Plan and the Draft Economic experience in Beechworth’s historic collections to catalogue and showcase Development Strategy are available precinct will be developed starting in our assets. for viewing at Council's Customer May. Service Centres, and can be viewed and There will also be an increase in The project includes downloaded from Council's website at partnership initiatives with the www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au/comment. looking at the physical National Trust and other key experience and creating organisations. Importantly, The purpose of the Indigo Shire a clearly defined sense Cameron will enhance the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing of place for the historic Robert O’Hara Burke exhibition Plan 2017-21 is to demonstrate how precinct, including a providing a stronger focus on Indigo Shire Council will support sense of arrival. It will our two sons of Ireland, Robert initiatives to improve the health and also involve developing O’Hara Burke (left) and Ned Kelly. wellbeing of our community over the Beechworth’s collection next four years. of built heritage assets Heritage strategy update into a more logical and Its focus is on prevention, promotion connected experience for Council adopted the Heritage Strategy and protection rather than on visitors and maximising the potential in early 2017, and one of the actions treatment; population health rather of cultural heritage tourism within the calls for updating of business signage than on individuals; and the factors and precinct. guidelines. The guidelines have been behaviour that cause illness and injury. reviewed and updated by Council’s The Draft Economic Development The masterplan will evaluate how our Heritage Advisor. In the coming year, heritage assets can be re-energised Strategy is a four-year strategy that guidelines will be prepared for other provides direction for Indigo Shire to to create a vibrant visitor experience, aspects of heritage maintenance where our stories are shared and the build on its economic strengths while including external paint colours, fences, supporting the economy through precinct becomes a place where a demolition and in-fill development. lasting legacy is created. leadership and collaboration. The Draft Plans were developed with input from community members, Funding boost organisations, providers and for education, businesses. Submissions close 5pm exhibition Monday 19 February. Educator Valerie Crosse and Collections Manager Linda Peacock have received $50,000 from the Strategic Partnerships Program to fund the next three years of the Burke Museum’s popular school’s program. Linda will also receive $6,000 from the The Burke museum has access to ANZAC Centenary fund for the William his remarkable photograph albums, Forrest exhibition, which will coincide and the diaries which recorded his with Armistice Day this year. experiences in the field, and his exotic William Forrest was a resident of foreign adventures on his journey Beechworth who served in WW I. home.

indigo informer February 2018 building a better future 5 Have a Super Sambell Summer! Tourism update A total of 213 participants brought positive energy and ideas to 23 consultation sessions for the new strategy in Beechworth, Yackandandah, Chiltern and Rutherglen. A draft strategy for public comment is due at the end of February. n n n The tourism team will deliver the first Quarterly Visitor Economy Update in January, featuring news on tourism activities and performance, planning, research, marketing, digital, events, visitor servicing, cultural heritage and product and industry development. As the new Tourism strategy is launched in May and implementation ABOVE: Meet some of the skilful crew who commences, the Update will measure have upgraded the facilities at Lake Sambell our collective efforts to grow the visitor in Beechworth. Council stalwarts Sandra economy across Indigo Shire. Pisarek, Shannon Ginkel, Don Pope, Roger n n n Dalitz, Glen Turner and Murray Butler have produced a space that is inviting, safe, fun and good to look at. The sand retaining wall did its job a treat in the recent heavy rain, and the new steps look great. Access paths, concrete borders and landscaping complete the picture. Pop over and have a look — you will be The new Chiltern website www. impressed. Bring your swimmers! explorechiltern.com.au is now live! n n n LEFT: Roger and Shannon inspect the cunning High Country Harvest will run from permeable paver surrounds at the new picnic 4-21 May 2018, featuring a 17-day shelter. Roger and pounced on Sam Witherow regional event program that showcases the solution for drainage at Lake Sambell after the phenomenal food, wine and craft seeing the success of the permeable drains at beer offering that the High Country is Loch Street. The installation coped admirably so renowned for. High Country Harvest with the recent heavy rainfall, and staff will has been able to secure significant assess its performance throughout the year. funding for a further three years. Indigo Shire businesses have 18 exciting events scheduled for the 2018 Festival. n n n

Indigo immunisation dates 2018

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Rutherglen maternal and child Wednesday, The Great Victorian Bike Ride will be health centre, 169 High St, 9am to 9.30am 3 7 7 4 2 6 4 1 5 3 7 5 a feature on the 2018 events calendar Rutherglen in Indigo Shire. Next November, more Beechworth maternal and child Wednesday, health centre, 103 Ford St, 11.30am to 3 7 7 4 2 6 4 1 5 3 7 5 than 3000 riders will spend two nights Beechworth noon in Beechworth and two in Rutherglen, Chiltern – Indigo North Health, Thursday, 9am Main Street Chiltern to 9.30am 18 15 15 19 17 21 19 16 20 18 15 20 including the rest day. Riders will also cycle through many other Indigo towns. Yackandandah maternal and child Thursday, health centre, 30 Isaacs Ave, 11am to 11.30 18 15 15 19 17 21 19 16 20 18 15 20 n n n Yackandandah Tangambalanga maternal and child Thursday, Our Tourism Events and Industry health centre, 81 Kiewa East Rd, 10am to 4 1 1 5 3 7 5 2 6 4 1 6 Tangambalanga 10.30am Officer attended an event masterclass with Paul Gudgin, one of the driving Wodonga council holds free immunisation clinics which are open to all members of the community. No bookings are required. If the client to be vaccinated is under 18 forces behind the transformation years, consent for vaccination must be given by a parent or legal guardian. Clients being vaccinated must wait at the venue for 15 minutes after vaccines have been administered.Wodonga Council holds free immunisation clinics open to all members of the of the Edinburgh Festival among his What to bring:community. No bookings are required. If the client to be vaccinated is under 18 years, many achievements. A workshop will • Your Medicarea parent card; and or legal guardian must give consent. Clients must wait at the venue for 15 • Your vaccination record/your child’s health record. be scheduled early in 2018 to share Vaccines available:minutes after vaccination. Bring your Medicare card, vaccination record and your key conference findings with event • Free ofchild's charge vaccines: health All vaccines records. on the National For Immunisation further Program information, Schedule; and phone 1800 655 360 or visit wodonga. • Fee for service vaccines (PLEASE NOTE: These vaccines are available free of charge to certain groups): Influenza, Whooping Cough, Hepatitis A and B vaccines – organisers across the Shire. please vic.gov.auphone 2 weeks prior. Learn to attending about an immunisation Indigo session, Shire to ensure services the vaccine atis available www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au/families. for you. Cash payment is accepted at all immunisation sessions. For further information, please phone 1800 655 360, email [email protected] or visit wodonga.vic.gov.au indigo informer February 2018 6 strength of community Code Red Days Council has adopted a Code Red Days Policy outlining actions to be taken in the event of Code Red warnings. Code Red days are extremely serious, a warning of the worst possible conditions for the outbreak of bushfires. They were introduced as a result of the Bushfire Royal Commission following the catastrophic 2009 bushfires across Victoria. The new Council policy is designed to minimise risk to residents and reduce danger to Council staff and volunteers. "There might be some resulting inconvenience," the Mayor, Cr Jenny O'Connor, said "but Council has obviously chosen to put people's lives above all else." ABOVE: Indigo Shire Community Recovery Coordinator, Karen Van Huizen, Community Recovery Committee members Emmerick Teissl, Barnawartha, and These services will close Sue Schultz, Indigo Valley, and Middle Indigo Primary School Principal Tammy Swimming pools: Beechworth, Burnett at the awards ceremony. Chiltern, Rutherglen, Tangambalanga, Yackandandah Victorian Fire Awareness Awards Transfer stations: Beechworth and Rutherglen Indigo Shire Council's Community The Indigo Shire Mayor, Cr Jenny Library outreach services Recovery Coordinator, Karen O'Connor, said the 20 December Customer Service at Rutherglen Van Huizen, and members of the 2015 bushfire was a large, Burke Museum and Historic Indigo Valley Bushfire Community fast-moving fire affecting the Precinct Beechworth Recovery Committee have received Barnawartha and Indigo Valley These services will change the Recovery Award in the 2017 communities. Victorian Fire Awareness Awards. Frozen meals will be delivered early "More than 100 properties were where possible to Meals on Wheels The awards are presented by affected, including the loss of three clients. First contact people and carers Forest Fire Management Victoria, homes, 30 sheds and farming will be contacted where appropriate, the Country Fire Authority and structures, nine water tanks, 46 to discuss alternative arrangements. the Metropolitan Fire Brigade to vehicles, two bridges, vineyards, Outdoor work will be restricted recognize all aspects of community fences, stock, pasture and feed," to essential works. fire awareness, preparedness, she said. Services to be rescheduled education and innovation. "The population of 306 was deeply All non-essential inspections, including The Barnawartha-Indigo Valley affected, but pulled together building, environmental health Community was also a finalist for in amazing fashion to lead a inspections, local laws, infrastructure the top award, the $10,000 RACV courageous community recovery Advisory Committee meetings Award for Excellence. effort." Ordinary or Special Council Meetings Community engagement sessions, on-site meetings and events involving Council staff, volunteers or Councillors. Powerline replacement funds available Maternal and Child Health services, unless the immediate Since 2013 over 600 bare-wire of interest from regional Victorians health and wellbeing of a child private overhead powerlines interested in burying their bare-wire will be compromised. Home visits, have been replaced as part of the overhead powerlines. Council and co-located venue Victorian Government's $200 million appointments will be re-scheduled. Applications close on 28 February. Powerline Replacement Fund. Road and tree works that do Property owners with privately not pose an imminent risk. Administered by the Department owned bare-wire overhead electric of Environment, Land, Water and Services subject to staff availability lines are encouraged to apply to have Planning, the fund is part of the them buried undergrounded. Beechworth and Yackandandah State’s $750 million Powerline Customer Service Centres and libraries Bushfire Safety Program, developed The Victorian Government will Visitor Information Centres after the Victorian Bushfires Royal pay for replacement works for Call centres Commission into the 2009 Black eligible owners under the Powerline Full details of the Code Red Days Policy are Saturday bushfires. Replacement Fund. Check your available online at www.indigoshire.vic.gov. eligibility at www.indigoshire.vic.gov. The Powerline Replacement Fund au/codered. au/powerline. project is calling for final expressions

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11 March February Rutherglen Triathlon. This year marks the 21st 1-28 February running of the Rutherglen Triathlon. Come Hugh Howell Photographic Exhibition at and join us for this milestone event. www. Regular Events Pfeiffer Wines. In this exhibition Hugh shares rutherglenrotary.org with you some of the special places he has had Beechworth Farmers Market the pleasure to photograph and the images 17 March First Saturday of every month, he has created. www.pfeifferwinesrutherglen. A Day on the Green. James Blunt will be Ford St Beechworth 0419 236 314 com.au bringing his The Afterlove Tour down under [email protected] to All Saints Estate Rutherglen at A Day on the Beechworth Honey Cooking and Talks 17 and 18 February Green. www.adayonthegreen.com.au Love + Light Wedding Fair. The Light and Love Weekends & School Holidays, Beechworth Wedding Festival is a fun creative and engaging 22 March Honey, 87 Ford St Beechworth 03 5728 1433 Opening night From the Hive: Swarming to wedding festival for couples planning their best Yackandandah Brewery Tours day. www.loveandlightweddingfairs.com.au Art Exhibition. Join us for the Every Saturday Bridge Rd Brewers, Ford opening night celebration of this exhibition 18 February St Beechworth 03 5728 2703 info@ from 6pm, 8pm at the Turntable Gallery, Yack bridgeroadbrewers.com.au Bikes and Blues at Wicked Virgin Olive Station. www.fromthehive.com.au Grove. Enjoy this laid back motorcycle show Chiltern Markets 22 March, 5 April with blues music and fun activities. www. From the Hive: Swarming to Yackandandah First Sunday of every month, 18 Victoria St wickedvirginrutherglen.com.au Art Chiltern 03 5726 1590 bpickering1946@gmail. Exhibition. Beautiful encaustic paintings by com acclaimed Canberra artist Marijke Gilchrist will March be on show at Yack Station’s Turntable Gallery. Chocolate High Tea 1-31 March www.fromthehive.com.au Fourth Sunday of every month, Renaissance Chocolates, 507 Boorhaman Mark and Wendy Slater Photographic 23-25 March Exhibition. Mark and Wendy Slater are East Road Norong 02 6035 7216 Yackandandah Folk Festival. A Celebration of [email protected] Australian fine art photographers based in Music and Community. Make the most of this the beautiful twin cities of Wodonga. great musical event and enjoy the opportunity Dancing Beechworth pfeifferwinesrutherglen.com.au to experience all that Yackandandah has to Every Thursday, Harper Av Beechworth 0429 2 March offer. www.yackfolkfestival.com 942 016 [email protected] Barnawartha Primary School Fete. Come along 24 March Friends of Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park and enjoy a great day of family entertainment Hive to Home at Beechworth Honey. Discover Field Day at the annual Barnawartha School Fete. www. the fascinating world of bees in this immersive First weekend of the month (alternate barnawarthaprimaryschool.com hive-to-home experience near historic Saturday and Sun) Friends of Chiltern, Chiltern 2-4 March Beechworth. www.beechworthhoney.com.au Post Office0429 017 229 websterm@netc. net.au Rutherglen Ballroom Dance Festival. For a 24-25 March weekend of dancing enjoyment in historic High Country Hops Festival. Celebrate Lions Club of Beechworth Sausage Sizzle Rutherglen at the beautiful Memorial Hall Victoria’s High Country Brewers at the High Third Saturday of the month, Lions Club of Ballroom. New Vogue, Modern, Latin, Old Country Hops Festival. With hops at its core, Beechworth, Harper St Beechworth 0413 678 Time. [email protected] the carpark festival will also feature local food 225 [email protected] 3 March producers, performers and children’s activities. Live music on the Balcony Winemaker for a day at Valhalla Wines. www.bridgeroadbrewers.com.au Every Sunday 11am-2pm, Beechworth Bakery, For those of you who have ever dreamed 30 March, 2 April Camp Street Beechworth. Lanie Rock 1300 233 about making your own wine, Valhalla Wines Golden Horseshoes Festival. The iconic 784 [email protected] presents our Winemaker for a Day workshop. Beechworth Golden Horseshoes Festival www.valhallawines.com.au Rutherglen Brewery Live Music will once again be celebrated over Every Saturday, Rutherglen Brewery, 9 March the 2018 Easter long weekend. www. Main Street Rutherglen 02 6032 9765 Sip, Spin and Savour at Valhalla Wines. beechworthgoldenhorseshoes.com.au [email protected] Welcome to the Valhalla Autumn Collection, 30 March, 2 April featuring old favourites from Rutherglen and Rutherglen Crafters John Dermer Pottery Easter Exhibition. Last Saturday of each month, rear Freemasons new release Beechworth Chardonnay and Large range of handmade durable porcelain Pinot Noir matched to some tasty morsels. Hall, High St Rutherglen 0411 111 430 deb. oven and tableware. Exhibition of salt glazed [email protected] www.valhallawines.com.au porcelain. www.johndermer.com.au 9-12 March Rutherglen Farmers Market 31 March Second Sunday of every month, Lions Park Tastes of Art, Rutherglen Visual Arts Beechworth Community Fun Run. Enjoy a Exhibition. Explore the Tastes of Art with Rutherglen 02 6033 6306 info@rutherglenvic. great day out of fun and fitness for the whole com Arts Rutherglen’s newest art exhibition. family. www.beechworthfunrun.com.au [email protected] ??? Music on the Murray 31 March First Saturday of every month, St Leonards 10 March From the Hive: Swarming to Yackandandah Hearts of Gold and Minds of Mettle. Guest Vineyard 1800 021 621 Artist Talk and Demonstration. Come along to [email protected] speaker celebrating International Women’s Day this exhibition of beautiful encaustic paintings Highlighting the lives of Stanley’s 19th Century by acclaimed Canberra artist Marijke Gilchrist Thursday Night Blues Jam women through their stories and the books and speak to the artist from 10.30am. www. Every Thursday 8pm-10pm, Star Hotel, they read from the collection of the Stanley fromthehive.com.au High St Yackandandah. 02 6027 1493 star@ athenaeum. [email protected] starhotelyack.com.au 10-11 March April Hearts of Gold and Minds of Mettle Tastes of Rutherglen. Tastes of Rutherglen is Stanley Women of the 19th Century. Every the ultimate gourmet weekend pairing our 1 April Friday and Fourth Saturday of every month, award-winning wines with celebrated regional Sunday Funday at Cofield Wines. Join Cofield Stanley Athenaeum and Public Room, Main chefs and restaurants to showcase the best of Wines for Sunday Funday and enjoy food and St Stanley 03 5728 6702, 0458 606 922 North East Victoria. www.tastesofrutherglen. wine with live music and fun for the whole [email protected] family. www.cofieldwines.com.au com.au Yack Station Arts 11 March 8 April Ceramics with Helen Lemke 10.30am-12.30pm Sunday Funday at Cofield Wines. Join Cofield Chiltern Cancer Cruise, Car and Bike Show. every Tuesday. Cost $20 plus materials. Wines for Sunday Funday and enjoy food and A car and bike show with a difference: the relaxed atmosphere is enhanced by enthusiasts Yackandandah Community Garden Food Swap wine with live music and fun for the whole Third Saturday of every month, Yackandandah family. www.cofieldwines.com.au sharing details of their vehicle without a hint of competition! www.explorechiltern.com.au Community Garden, William St Yackandandah 11 March [email protected] 14 April Chiltern Pro Rodeo. A full pro rodeo event Yackandandah Lions Club Community Markets under the auspices of the Professional Rodeo All Saints Estate Polo. Don’t miss world class Polo with amazing wine and food at All Saints Third Sunday of every month, Wellsford St Association of Australia. Family fun and 0418 122 921 entertainment. 0431 604 309 Estate. www.allsaintswines.com.au 22 April Yackandandah Old Time Dance 11 March Second Saturday of every month, 36 High St Dinner in the Vines at All Saints Estate. Join us The Milk Run. The Kiewa-Tangambalanga Lions Club invites you to join them on the Milk Run Yackandandah 02 6027 1266 stan.sutherland@ for a sumptuous dinner in the vines with the bigpond.com Brown family. www.allsaintswine.com.au for a great day of fun and fitness for the whole family. [email protected]

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Free Hard Waste Disposal 2018 Council provides a free hard waste disposal service for residents to dispose of unwanted domestic waste items. Vouchers attached to the bottom of your first instalment rate notice Community Forums for 2018 can be used at the Beechworth and Rutherglen Transfer Stations all year round during normal opening hours, or at the following locations: Council is committed to engaging with residents wherever possible. We want to encourage local

Chiltern. Former Transfer Station, knowledge and input, build community ownership in Chiltern-Rutherglen Rd Council projects, involve the community in our plans Tangambalanga. Corner Forge Court and the Kiewa-Bonegilla Rd for improvement and share successes. Yackandandah. Council Depot, Turntable Lane. Kiewa-Tangambalanga Tuesday 13 February, Coulston Park These sites will be open from 8am to 12noon on Saturday 24 and Stanley Tuesday 13 March, Memorial Hall Sunday 25 February and Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 March 2018. The Rutherglen Tuesday 10 April, Senior Citizens Hall sites will be supervised and vouchers must be presented. Followed by Forums in the following locations: Items accepted FREE (maximum one cubic metre) (dates and venues to be confirmed) include carpet, household and garden furniture, in May televisions, computer equipment, mattresses, scrap Yackandandah in June metal and white goods, and large domestic items that Barnawartha in August will not fit in your garbage bin. Beechworth in September ü These items will NOT be accepted: industrial waste, Sandy Creek- in October building waste and rubble, cleaning solvents and Chiltern in November, and household chemicals, herbicides and pesticides, paint, Wahgunyah in December unidentified chemicals, green waste and garden waste, asbestos, tyres, food or organic material, all batteries, Confirm Forum dates and venues online at O gas bottles. www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au/meetings

Vouchers are not required to be presented Transfer Station times for scrap metal or white goods. Scrap metal • Diffey Road Beechworth and white goods can be disposed of at any 1pm-5pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday time during the year, at no charge, at the • Cornishtown Road Rutherglen Beechworth and Rutherglen Transfer Stations. 1pm-5pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Councillor Contacts Jenny O’Connor — Mayor Council Meeting Schedule [email protected] Meetings are 6.30pm-9.30pm, at 0417 126 409 the Beechworth Council Chambers, Sophie Price — Deputy Mayor 2 Kurrajong Way, Mayday Hills. All [email protected] members of the community are 0400 651 848 invited to attend. Bernard Gaffney STREAMED LIVE on [email protected] 2018 Meeting Calendar Special committees of Council are open 0419 181 234 to the public. For meeting times see Tuesday 27 February ww.indigoshire.vic.gov.au/committees Larry Goldsworthy Tuesday 27 March [email protected] Tuesday 24 April 0499 450 041 T: 1300 365 003 , 03 5728 8000 Tuesday 29 May F: 03 5728 1676 James Trenery Tuesday 26 June [email protected] E: [email protected] Tuesday 31 July www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au 0429 417 420 Tuesday 28 August Barb Murdoch Tuesday 25 September Customer Service Centres [email protected] 0407 821 221 Tuesday 30 October Beechworth: 1300 365 003 Tuesday 27 November Chiltern: 1300 365 003 Diane Shepheard Tuesday 18 December Yackandandah: 1300 365 003 [email protected] Rutherglen: 02 6033 6801 0428 115 213

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