2018 - THE YEAR THAT WAS PAGE 12-13 PRICELESS DECEMBER 2018 EDITION NO. 212 www.trafnews.com WISH BOT TVFC ON THE RISE FULLFILLED AT 96 P10 COMP WINNERS P15 P23 Trivia night raises funds for drought relief Stacey Mynard n Friday 26 October, Tr- We would like to thank the afalgar locals organised Trafalgar Bowls Club for allow- Oa Trivia Night to raise ing us to hold the event there funds in assistance for our Aus- as well as Deaksy for hosting sie farmers with drought relief. the trivia night. Also to every- It was a fun night with lots of one who brought tickets and laughs and entertainment. We to the generous sponsors who raised $2760.10 and all pro- donated towards the raffl e on ceeds were donated to Drought the night, it would not have Angels to allow them to continue happened without your support the amazing work that they do. & generosity. Route 69 a success Neil Joiner Trivia night organisers Stacey Mynard, Jennifer Bain and Carly Moyes Jim Richards wavws fl ag to begin Route 69 cruise he Trafalgar Holden Mu- ler (noted Holden historian and seums annual Route 69 author) and Dave Bennett (Dyno Tevent was held on the 21 Dave) of Yella Terra fame who October 2018. were selling their books and sign- An estimated 2500 people vis- ing them for the purchaser. ited the museum on the day and it The highlight of the day was was a most successful event. the visit by Jim Richards who The weather was not kind to spent time signing memorabilia us and still we had a good atten- and distributing Shannons auto- dance. graphed publications. Some great personalities were in attendance including Don Loff- CONTINUED PAGE 15 Real Estate Agents 5633 2076 77 Princes Hwy, www.propaintbodyworks.com.au Trafalgar VIC 3824 5633 3098 www.amgelectrical.com.au email: [email protected] Phone: (03) 5633 2858 2D McCrorey Street Trafalgar [email protected] Switchboard upgrades, LED Lighting www.antonhair.com.au 23 MIDDLE ROAD, TRAFALGAR. www.strzeleckirealty.com.au replacement. Breakdown service 24/7. (book online via the phone or in person) Page 2 — Traf News December 2018 Traf News Try Traf First - Shop in Trafalgar December 2018 — Page 3 New office bearers for Trafalgar COC Scott Draper Mayor and Deputy Mayor elected he annual general meeting As a chamber, members of the pect of the region. Baw Baw Shire of the Trafalgar Chamber of Trafalgar Chamber of Com- The election of new office bear- TCommerce & Industry was merce and Industry are granted ers to the chamber was also r Mikaela Power has The Mayor and Deputy the past two years as Mayor, it’s at the front desk, over the held Monday 12 October 2018. complimentary membership to voted on with Scott Draper as been elected Mayor, and Mayor will serve a full 12 and also for the year prior to phone, via web chat or when The first guest speaker for the the Victorian chamber. the incoming President, Da- C Cr Danny Goss re-elect- month term in these roles un- that in the previous council we meet you on the street.” night was Krystel Dean from the Alison Leighton, CEO of the Baw vid Watts as the incoming Vice ed as Deputy Mayor following til the next vote at a Statutory term. I also thank Cr Danny Deputy Mayor Cr Danny Victorian Chamber of Commerce Baw Shire Council was the sec- president, Bryce Coulson as a Statutory Council Meeting. Council Meeting in November Goss as Deputy Mayor for your Goss retained his position, & Industry. ond guest speaker for the night. Secretary, Lisa Somerville as in- In accordance with Coun- 2019. work over the past 12 months, has gone on to say “I am very Krystel spoke about how the Alison spoke around plan- coming Treasurer and Gary Jen- cil Meeting Procedure Local Mayor Cr Mikaela Power you’ve done a great job. honoured to once again have state wide chamber can assist lo- ning for the growth within our kins as incoming Public Officer. Law, Councillors put forward said “I am so pleased for the “Looking forward to the the opportunity to serve our cal business with their staff and shire, the new executive team All office bearers are local nominations for the position opportunity to lead this group year ahead, we will continue community as Deputy Mayor. Human Resource compliance, and what they have achieved so business owners or operators. of Mayor and Deputy Mayor. of Councillors as Mayor. our progress as a council in I have enjoyed this role over how to keep up with all the award far along with future plans and There were congratulations Cr Mikaela Power was I thank my fellow Councillors, serving the needs of our grow- the last 12 months and thank policies and procedures for your targets, future capital expendi- and thank you’s to the previous nominated for Mayor by Cr my family, our CEO, executive ing community. As Mayor, my my fellow Councillors for their particular industry, the changes ture for Trafalgar particularly members of the committee for Danny Goss with the motion team and staff for their contin- key areas of focus are guided support and encouragement. for casual workers and overall the road network and how they their time and effort within the seconded by Cr Joe Gauci. Cr ued support. Together we have by the priorities in our coun- In particular, I want to ac- how to manage business risk. plan to extend the tourism as- chamber. Danny Goss was nominated for achieved many things in the cil plan including advocacy, knowledge outgoing Mayor Cr Deputy Mayor by Cr Peter Kos- first two years of this council health and wellbeing, eco- Gauci for his hard work over tos with the motion seconded term through team work, hard nomic development, tourism, the past three years. I congrat- by Cr Darren Wallace. work and focus and I look youth services, and continued ulate new Mayor Cr Mikaela Both nominations were forward to working together work on community hubs. We Power and I really look for- unanimously supported by closely in the year ahead. are also driven by our ongo- ward to working with her over Councillors in the chamber by “I’d like to thank Cr Joe ing commitment to customer the next 12 months. I know Outgoing Mayor Cr Joe Gauci and newly elected Mayor Cr Mikaela a show of hands. Gauci for your efforts over service excellence, whether she will do a fantastic job.” Power. Have Your Say on Dog Park Options in Trafalgar Alison Leighton - CEO Baw Baw Shire Council, Scott Draper – President Trafalgar Chamber of Commerce, Krystel Dean – HUGE Regional Manager Victorian Chamber of Commerce & Industry GARAGE SALE Household Item’s Bbq’s, Clothing. Gary Jenkins – Public Officer Trafalgar Chamber of Commerce, David Watts – Vice President Trafal- gar Chamber of Commerce, Alison Leighton – CEO Baw Baw Shire Council, Bryce Coulson – Secretary Baw Baw Shire Build your business here! Something for Trafalgar Chamber of Commerce, Scott Draper – President Trafalgar Chamber of Commerce, Krystel everybody. Dean – Regional Manager Victorian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Cr Peter Kostos – Baw Baw aw Baw Shire Council path, and; be received by 5pm Friday 14 Luke G Adrichem CPA Now located @ the office of Shire East Ward Councillor is seeking community Additional tree planting December. feedback on two propos- throughout the reserve. To see full project details, Ideally located in Kevin J Jennings CPA Raymond Partners Accountant Saturday 8th B FLAT INDUSTRIAL 68 Victoria Street, Warragul als for a premium dog off leash Both proposals include pro- please go to www.bawbawshire. Trafalgar’s industrial area ALLOTMENT Lucio G Viggiano CPA T: 5633 1455 December area and other potential open visions for premium dog park vic.gov.au/HaveYourSay is this approx. 2700m2 flat, WALLYS WORDS space improvements in Trafal- infrastructure including sig- All enquiries can be directed fenced block. The potential $295,000+GST 8am start gar. nage, bins, dog litter bags, fenc- to Council’s Parks, Gardens Accounting, Taxation and Business Services is endless with industrial My New Year’s resolution is to save There are two main pro- ing, drinking water station and and Sports Field team on 5624 26 Vincent posals for consideration: dog agility equipment. 2411. zoning 1 and ample room Boulevard enough to buy a Velcro wall. Option one Feedback can be submitted Following this community to build a large warehouse I plan on sticking to it: Wally Construction of a premium online via a short online form or consultation, feedback will be (STCA) and have large Trafalgar dog park (located in Hol- in writing via the downloadable consolidated and considered machinery access with lydell Park, formerly Linear consultation pack. before further recommenda- ease (width approx. 32.55m Reserve, between Edward Feedback submission must tions are made to Council. and length approx. 82.95). Editor’s note Crescent and Cross Street) 2 BMX track maintenance im- All services are available. 2700m Traf News is a monthly publication aimed at providing news, When submitting letters to the editor please include full postal address, email address and contact entertainment and information to the people of Trafalgar. provement Car Boot Sale number. Your privacy will be respected, your details won’t be printed in the paper. 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