Our Brigade has been successful in receiving State Government funds through the CFA for a much-needed extension of our station. So, if you see building works going on next time you drive past, that’s what’s going on. We hope work will commence soon and be completed before the fire season. In winter months, it can be difficult to get the clothes dried outside on the line, and many people may use drying racks or a clothes drier. Please take care to prevent house fires this winter. Remember to keep wet clothing at least 1 metre from heaters or fireplaces and never leave them unattended. Always use a fire screen in front of an open fire. If using a clothes dryer, make sure it is regularly maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Clean the lint filter every time you use the tumble dryer. Lack of care for clothes dryers can cre- ate unsafe conditions which may cause a fire. JULY 2017 Business Name NEWS FROM THE CFA DROUIN WEST FIRE BRIGADE WHATS ON AT RED TREE GALLERY : JULY July “Horses, my Passion” at Red Tree Gallery 4th Sept Jindivick Progress Association AGM At the Community Hall: Tuesdays at 7:30pm Meditation Group Thursdays at 10:00am Jindivick Yoga Group Thursdays at 11:30am Jindi Craft Group WHAT’S ON IN JULY Nicole grew up in the Snowy Mountains NSW where her love af- fair with horses blossomed at an early age. She had artistic talent well beyond her years, and spent most of her spare time drawing and taking photos. Known for her mastery of light, her photo- graphs have been in the pages of The Age, The Australian, Arabian Horse World, Australian Geographic, The New York Times and The London Times. Her photographic book High on Horses released Internationally in 2003 is an Australian bestseller. Nicole now lives on a small farm in Gippsland along with her two children, eight horses, three dogs and three cats. She is now concentrating on photographing horses and pets, exhibitions, workshops and her next photographic book. Nicole will also be running some work- shops on photography—one will be held at the Gallery. For more information, please visit http://www.lauriecollins.com.au/ Horses : My Passion: Nicole Clare Emanuel