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Commemorating Anzac Day

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Maroondah has two Anzac Day Dawn Services, one at the Ringwood Clocktower and the other at the War Memorial in Croydon.  The services are organised through the RSL branches and this morning I attended the Dawn Service along with Councillors Nora Lamont, Ann Fraser and Natalie Thomas.

The Ringwood service was attended by approximately 3000 people, demonstrating the ongoing significance of Anzac Day within Australian history.  The Ringwood Branch of the RSL must be commended for organising the Dawn Service and for their generosity in providing breakfast to the attendees at the Ringwood RSL.

Media Release: Lest we forget

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Council is expecting another strong show of support by the Maroondah community during 2010 ANZAC Day services.

Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, said the Ringwood and Croydon Returned Services League (RSL) branches would hold a number of services to commemorate the day.

Croydon RSL Sub-Branch will march on Sunday 18 April from 2.30pm from the corner of Hewish Road and Main Street to James Stevens Memorial Lawn, where a memorial service will proceed from 2.45pm. This will be followed by a dawn service at the roundabout on the corner of Kent Avenue and Croydon Road from 5.45am on Sunday 25 April.

Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch will march on Sunday 18 April from 2pm from the corner of New and Seymour streets to the Memorial Clock Tower, where a wreath laying ceremony and performance of the last post will commence at 2.20pm.

The Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch dawn service will be held at Ringwood Memorial Clocktower on Sunday 25 April from 5.30am.

“These events provide members of the community with the opportunity to take a moment to reflect on the courage of soldiers past and of those serving today,” Cr Makin said.

“It’s important that we take the time to remember those who sacrificed so much for our country because they helped shape our national identity,” Cr Makin said.

Council’s service centres will be closed the day after ANZAC Day – Monday 26 April.

For further information on ANZAC services in Maroondah phone the Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch on 9870 6604 or the Croydon RSL Sub-Branch on 9723 1315.

– NEDS –

Media Release: Have a safe and happy Easter

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Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, has wished the community a happy and safe Easter holiday period.

“On behalf of my fellow councillors and everyone at Maroondah City Council, I would like to extend best wishes to everyone for the Easter period,” Cr Makin said.

“The Easter holiday provides us with the opportunity to catch up with family and friends and enjoy a few hot cross buns and Easter eggs,” Cr Makin said.

“Many people use this time to take an extended break before the cooler weather sets in. With a high volume of motorists expected on our roads during this period, I urge people to take care and drive with caution,” Cr Makin said.

Cr Makin provided a reminder of Council Opening Hours for the Easter period

Council offices in Braeside Avenue, Ringwood and the Eastland and Croydon Civic Service Centres will be closed on Good Friday (2 April), Saturday 3 April and Easter Monday (5 April). Council’s service centres will also be closed the day after ANZAC Day – Monday 26 April.

The next Council meeting after Easter will be held on Monday 19 April from 7.30pm at the City Offices, Braeside Avenue, Ringwood.

To report after hours emergencies requiring immediate action such as road-based hazards, flooding, fallen trees, a dog roaming/dog attack, or illegal burning off, phone Council on 1300 88 22 33.