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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020
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■ The Local Paper is grateful to a network of volunteer contributors who regularly supply reports of local organisations. (You too can join the team. Simply emaily our organisation’s news, and event details. There is no charge. Send your report to editor@LocalPaper.com.au) Local contributors include: ■ Ann Argent, Central Bowls Division. ■ Stephen Baker, Seymour Railway Heritage Centre. ■ Julie Blyth, Y Water Discovery Centre. ■ Laura Caine, Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House. ■ Meagan Callander, Middle Kinglake Primary School. ■ Viv Cavanagh, Yea Bowls Club. ■ Robert Chaffe, East Central District Rifle Association, and Rotary Club of Alexandra. ■ Gayle Cole, Kinglake Friends of the Forest. ■ Stuart Dale, Albert Edward Lodge, Alexandra Masonic Centre. ■ Paul Denham, Buxton CFA. ■ Holly Ditchfield, Eltham Jazz Festival. ■ Andrew Embling, Alexandra Truck Show. ■ Chrissy Eustace, Rotary Club of Kinglake Ranges. ■ Patrick Evans, Yea Football Netball Club. ■ Hannah Graham, Green Wedge. ■ Sam Hicks, Fawcett Hall, Alexandra Indoor Pool. ■ Alison Huth, YAPPERS, and Yea Arts. ■ Bev Johns, Kinglake. ■ Ross Malcolm, sports photographs. ■ Rhyll McCormack, Mountain Cattlemen. ■ Kelly McLeish, Yea CFA. ■ Shannon Mittrow, Alexandra SES. ■ Sara Murray, Alexandra Show. ■ Eden Elizabeth Nicholls, St Luke’s Anglican Church, Yea and Molesworth. ■ Alan Pell, Yea Golf Club. ■ Pam Petersen, Alexandra Christmas Tree Festival. ■ Brian Phillips, Yea Football Netball Club. ■ David Purcell, Healesville Amateur Race Club. ■ Peter Rice, UGFM - Radio Murrindindi. ■ Clinton Robinson, Kinglake Football Netball Club. ■ Sacred Heart Primary School, Yea. ■ Michaela Sargeant, Goulburn Valley Water. ■ Denis Smith, Yea St Pats Race Club. ■ Megan Smithwick, Whittlesea activities. ■ Ian Staff, Whittlesea Table Tennis, agricultural items. ■ Sarah Stevenson, Thornton Eildon District Football Netball Club. ■ Ray Steyger, Alexandra Football Netball Club. ■ Jeffrey Swain, Yea-Kinglake RSL, Alexandra-Mansfield-Yea Legacy. ■ Cat Thomas, Upper Goulburn Landcare Network. ■ Heidi Twining, Victoria Police. ■ Nikki Vanderwerf, Alexandra District Health. ■ Iris Vrzovski, Bollygum Community Market. ■ Ash Walsh, Yea Football Netball Club. ■ Caroline Weeks, Murrindindi Beanie and Fibre Festival. ■ Peter Weeks, Alexandra SES. ■ Glenda Woods, Rotary Clyub of Yea.
BLACK SPUR ACTION Local News Charlie’s new job
■ Former Murrindindi Shire Mayor Cr Charlie Bisset has taken up a district manager position at Parks Victoria. Ms Bisset will be covering the area from Kinglake and Cathedral Ranges to along the Murray River from near Echuca to Wodonga. Cr Bisset moved to Murrindindi Shire 20 years ago. Her initial career was as an outdoor education teacher. She was a Director at Alexandra’s CEACA. - Parks Victoria
Home invasion
● A bus traversed an alternative Black Spur route from Fernshaw to St Ronan’s Well as part of a Black Spur Action Group initiative. Amongst those on the bus was Cr Sandice McAulay, and a representative of Cindy McLeish MLA. ■ The need to separate motor vehicles from The bus tour followed a well-attended pubcyclist on the Maroondah Hwy from lic meeting at Marysville. Those in attendance Fernshaw to St Ronan’s Well was at the meeting included representatives from emphasised at a tour organised by the Black VicRoads and Murrindindi Shire Council. Spur Action Group on Saturday (Feb. 22). Most of the alternative route is within the Organisers including Ray Donkin and Pe- Yarra Ranges Shire. ter Johnson welcomed a full load of passenSaturday’s trip also saw Tim Quilty, MLC gers of a bus tour of an alternative track across (Liberal Democrat), in attendance. the Black Spur. Group member Peter Johnson said that Pressure will continue on Parliamentar- the focus of the group is to lobby the relevant ians and Councils. In attendance was Cr authorities, government departments and poliSandice McAulay of Murrindindi Shire ticians to ensure that the Black Spur is made Council, and Kerri Goding (representing as safe and enjoyable to use. Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish). The groiup says the road to residents, busiA letter from Tania Maxwell MLC was read nesses, and the community to ensure confito the gathering. dence for the ongoing safety and development Last Saturday’s tour, on a bus provided by in the Murrindindi Shire and beyond. McKenzie’s, was accompanied by a Parks The group is comprised of residents who use Victoria vehicle. and love the road. Organisers are keen to see the track opened The meeting heard that ongoing represento cyclists, so that motorists can have a clearer tations will be made to Jaala Pulford, Ministrip from Healesville to Dom Dom Saddle. ter for Roads and Road Safety.
Fundraiser for ‘Cuboree’
■ Police arrested a fourth man in relation to an aggravated home invasion in Greensborough on Sunday, February 16. An 18-year-old Reservoir man has been charged. He wass to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court last Saturday (Feb. 22). - Victoria Police
Deer Management
■ Talks for Gardens for Wildlife and Deer Management will be held at the Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Grayshaprs Rd, Hurstbridge, from 6.30pm-7.45pm tomorrow (Thurs., Feb. 27). The event is to be hosted by the Nillumbik Environment Action Group. It will be followed by the Hurstbridge Landcare meeting, which will focus on the Diamond Creek River Health Project. - Hurstbridge Community Hub
Bishop installed
■ Anglican parishioners gathered at Wangaratta on Sunday (Feb. 23) for the installation of Clarence Edgar Bester as the 11th Bishop of Wangaratta. - St Luke’s Anglican Parish, Yea
New soccer field
■ St Mary’s Primary School at Whittlesea opened its new soccer field last week. Families played off against each other in a soccer tournament. Congratulations to Strike Force made up of the Tasevski family and friends who took out the cup. - St Mary’s School, Whittlesea
Days For Girls
■ Celebrating 2020 International Women’s Day, an evening - ‘Days For Girls’ will be held at the Toolangi Community House, Healesville-Kinglake Rd, from 6.30pm-7.30pm on Monday, March 2. Ann Galetti will be speaking about the program that is creating a world with dignity, health and opportunity. - Toolangi Castella District Community House
Flag at Broadford
● 1st Alexandra Scouts staged a fundraising barbecue in Grant St, Alexandra, on Saturday (Feb. 22). Pictured are (from left) Kelly Menzies, Kate Jenkins, Lottie Weisse, Amanda Moore and Violet De Groot. The funds will go towards members attending a Cuboree at Gilwell Park, Gembrook, from September 28-October 2.
■ The Canadian flag flew alongside the Australian national and indigenous flags at Broadford Fire Station last week to recognise the efforts of visiting fire personnel who travelled to Australia to assist with the recent fires. - Broadford CFA