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volved with the Woori Yallock Junior Football Club where Lachlan plays.

“He was a fun dad who loved his fishing, good times with his mates and was a mad Collingwood supporter,” she said.

Of the friendship between Hayley and Chloe, Fiona said it was very special.

“We all loved having Chloe around.

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and a great dad who had a very special bond with his children and a great sense of fun which made him good to be around.

Hayley and Lachlan’s mum Fiona said they were still coming to terms with the terrible crash and losing both their dad and their friend.

She said Gary was a wonderful, caring and loving dad who was very in-

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“We were so proud of how she was developing and changing from a lovely, shy little girl and blossoming into a beautiful, confident young lady,” her mum said.

They described the girl with the cheeky grin as full of life, who loved aerobics and cooking and was loving, affectionate, funny and mischievious.

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ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD Chloe Blackney and 50-year-old Gary Theobald shared so much that was dear to them.

Friendship and family were the things that brought them together and it was friendship and family that they were celebrating when they were tragically killed in an horrific car crash at Kinglake on Saturday, 15 February.

“We lost our daughter and our best friend in one day,” Chloe’s dad Simon said last week as he and wife Kylie spoke of the family friendship that grew from a kindergarten play date in 2007.

The Theobalds were the first family they met when they moved from Yarra Glen to Launching Place.

“We know that Gary is looking out for Chloe, as we are looking out for Hayley and Lachlan,” Kylie said.

Gary was taking his daughter Hayley and son Lachlan to Funfields in Whittlesea for Hayley’s 12th birthday.

Naturally, Chloe as her inseparable ‘bestie’, was with her.

Gary, and Chloe who was sitting behind him, died when a truck crossed into their path on the HealesvilleKinglake Road at around 9am. Hayley and Lachlan on the passenger side were uninjured.

The loss of two beautiful people has devastated their close-knit families and the Launching Place Primary School (LPPS) community where Chloe and Hayley shared the excitement of moving into their final year, as Grade 6 students.

“She was looking forward to so much this year; talking about graduation and her dress, and looking forward to her birthday in July,” said Kylie, who added she had just moved into her own room, another rite of passage for the pre-teen.

We used to sing and muck around, everything made her giggle. She was a beautiful girl, always laughing. They had a great friendship,” she said.

“Hayley was wearing her ‘BFF’ Best Friends Forever T-shirt on the day,” she added.

Both families have spoken of the support they have received from family, friends and the Launching Place school community.

“The people we have had around us all in the past few days, you would not get in a big city. Without that support it would be a lot harder to get through,” Kylie said. “We appreciate that so much.”

Launching Place Primary School principal Narelle Messerle paid tribute to Chloe, describing her as a gorgeous, outgoing student who was actively involved in everything and a much-loved member of the school’s sensational aerobics team.

She said the loss of two people from their school community had been deeply felt by the students, parents and staff.

Counselling has been put in place and Ms Messerle said the school had had offers of support through Lilydale Police and Yarra Ranges Council.

“The community is pulling together,” she said.

A service will be held for Chloe at the Heritage Pioneer Chapel in Woori Yallock at 11am on Wednesday, 26 February.

The funeral service for Gary is yet to be finalised.

Detective Senior Constable Mick Hardiman of the Victoria Police Major Collisions Squad said investigations were continuing into the crash, with the driver assisting in their inquiries.

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Seat is set to reflect on fire

By JESSE GRAHAM HEALESVILLE’S Bushfire Memorial Seat was officially unveiled last week with community members gathering to read and reflect on the tragedy that struck five years ago.

CFA and SES members joined a large group of residents at the Queens Park unveiling on Monday 17 February where artist Ali Griffin spoke about the seat she created.

The bushfire memorial seat, placed in the park late last year, pays tribute to the 2009 bushfires and is titled ‘Surrounded’ to reflect Healesville’s situation of being surrounded by flames in the weeks following Black Saturday.

The seat is inscribed with memories gathered from members of the community who were affected by

the bushfires.

Ms Griffin said she asked residents to donate a memory to be cut into the metallic memorial bench with the option of finishing one of two sentences “I remember ... ” or “I never want to forget ... ”.

She said the seat, which features recollections from locals of the Black Saturday bushfires, was a daunting project to complete.

“I was struck by the responsibility I had been handed - I had been asked to make a public sculpture that reflected on a public tragedy,” Ms Griffin said.

“As if that wasn’t enough, I felt it also had to represent the community and also be embraced by them.”

Yarra Ranges Mayor Fiona McAllister also spoke at the event and said the seat tells the story of the

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residents and of the town.

“This beautiful seat captures our stories - each of them unique and each equally important,” she said.

“They capture the fear, they capture the sadness, the friendship, the strength and the hope.

“I’m sure that, as people visit this spot into the future, they’ll feel as touched as I am.”

The seat was funded by the Victorian Bushfires Appeal Fund while the unveiling was organised by the Yarra Ranges Bushfire Recovery Network.

Healesville’s bushfire memorial is one of many erected around the area with memorials located in Yarra Glen, Steels Creek, Chum Creek, Dixons Creek, Marysville, Kinglake and Toolangi.

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Hotel gets in the loop for rubbish renewal

By JESSE GRAHAM A HEALESVILLE business has rallied behind turning rubbish into a renewable resource with a new compost system, and the owner is urging the community to give it a go.

The Healesville Hotel installed a closed loop organic composting unit earlier in the year and owner Michael Kennedy said the machine turns the hotel’s food scraps into compost for use in gardens.

Mr Kennedy said the scraps come from the hotel, Harvest Café and the attached butcher’s shop, and that the compost produced is then used in the farm that grows some of the produce for the business.

The machine turns food scraps into compost by heat, agitation and airflow, which reduces the volume of the food waste by about 90 per cent in 24 hours.

The food scraps turned into compost - roughly 600 kilo-

grams a week; 32 tonnes a year - would normally have gone into landfill, and Mr Kennedy said the system has halved the hotel’s rubbish output.

He said the importance of the system lies in the benefits to the environment by reducing landfill and the frequency of rubbish pickups.

“It’s important for us to know we are adopting good environmental behaviour and the end result of the compost is a fantastic resource for us to be

able to put back into Australian soil,” he said.

Mr Kennedy said the system was expensive and was run on a four-year lease agreement, but he said the benefits would be there, if the community - or other local businesses - were to get on board and fund one.

“Yes, you do have to be prepared to work a bit harder, to separate your waste and manage it, but there’s benefits, if everyone gets behind it,” he said.

“You think about a waste truck coming and picking up your rubbish - a truck with diesel - think of what that’s doing for the environment.

“If you can cut one trip a week, you’re turning that into totally usable organic fertiliser.”

Mr Kennedy said that anyone in the community interested in the machine could contact him at the Healesville Hotel by calling 5962 4002 and that he would be happy to show them how it works.

YARRA Ranges residents who need to dispose of household chemicals will be able to register a Detox Your Home drop off out of the area next month.

The Detox Your Home service will be available to residents willing to make the trip to Doncaster East on 29 March, with services in the area to be announced later in the year.

The service is a mobile collection that accepts dangerous household chemicals, such as acids, alkalis, ammoniabased cleaners and fuels, and is organised by Sustainability Victoria.

Other chemicals accepted at the drop off include rat poison, pool chemicals, transmission fluids, herbicides, weed killers, pesticides, cooking oil, with a full list available online.

The location of the drop off service is available upon registering online at www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/detoxmobile, or by calling 1800 252 233.

Detox Your Home will be coming to the Yarra Ranges, with a mobile drop off service to be set up in Lilydale later in the year.

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Mr Edwards said that 22 of the respondents, however, opposed the sale, while the other eight respondents had no concerns about sale or development of the land.

Proceeds of the sale of the land, should it be approved, will be committed by the council to the stage two development of the Yarra Glen Memorial Hall.

If the council resolves to give notice to sell the land, it would have to follow-up by considering any submissions received, and would decide whether to proceed with the sale in future.

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By JESSE GRAHAM WORSHIPPERS may be left searching for a new Sunday-morning venue in Healesville after the Healesville Salvation Army announced it would be shutting down its weekly services.

However, the Salvos said they have no plans to leave the town and is asking the public to come forward with ideas for its future programs. Healesville Salvation Army Minister Sarah Eldridge announced on Sunday 23 February that the group would no longer be running its Sunday morning services at its hall on Maroondah Highway.

She said the decision, which will impact about 10 weekly visitors, wasn’t about a closure for the Salvation Army but rather a restructure of the organisation and its plans to service the town. “We’ve undergone a viability study on everything we do in Healesville and beyond and it has come back that our Sunday morning congregation will be coming to an end,� she said. “We’re not closing, is the big message - we’re restructuring and refocusing, for the long term involvement and investment in the community.�

The final service at the hall will be on Sunday 9 March, and Ms Eldridge said the Salvation Army would be happy to help point worshippers in the right direction to find a new church. She indicated that more services for families and younger children could be a possibility, but that the future remained uncertain.

Ms Eldridge said she wanted the future of the Salvation Army to be “driven by community need� and that she would spend the next few months getting feedback from residents.

She said anyone with ideas for the Salvation Army’s future programs in Healesville should email Healesville@aus.salvationarmy.org or call 5962 4826.

How do you feel about the decision to finish Sunday services with the Salvation Army? Do you have any thoughts about the future of the group in the town? Send a letter to the editor to Level 1, 244 Maroondah Highway, Healesville, 3777, or email editor@ yvnews.com.au.

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November, there will be a range of events in the surrounding months, with a dedicated group of volunteers co-ordinating them.

The team at the Mail is proud to be partnering with the organising committee for the Healesville 150th celebrations and the Healesville and District Historical Society in the lead-up to the anniversary.

For more information on Healesvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 150th celebrations, visit www.healesville150.org, www.facebook.com/c3777, or mail.starcommunity.com.au.

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ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S time for the town to come out and celebrate its history, its present and its future, as Healesville marks a milestone - its 150th birthday.

First surveyed as a town in 1864 and becoming an integral port-of-call for travellers heading to the Woods Point goldfields, Healesville quickly flourished into a vibrant town.

Named after Richard Heales - not the hills surrounding the area - the town boasted a number of guest houses and, within 20 years, created its own shire - the

Shire of Healesville.

Since its creation, the town has shifted and transformed, swelling and drawing in thousands of residents and visitors, yet remaining recognisable with key landmark buildings, such as the Grand Hotel and the Railway Station.

However long they may have been in town, residents are being urged to take part in an explosion of events throughout the year, all focusing on the town some see as the heart of the Yarra Valley.

Though the official celebrations for Healesvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 150th will take place between 8 and 23

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THE sale of historic land in Yarra Glen will be discussed tonight (Tuesday) by the council, with residents divided on the future they want for the site.

The site of 39-41 Bell Street, Yarra Glen, could go under the hammer following Yarra Ranges Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting.

The land currently hosts the maternal health building - now used as the Yarra Glen Toy Library - which was built by a group of local women in 1954, along with a public toilet.

The issue of the landâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sale has been discussed heavily over the last two years, with the council resolving to give public consultation on its intention to sell on 10 August 2010.

Yarra Glen resident Tess Birchell said she responded to the consultation and approved of the sale of the land, on the condition that the land is used

appropriately and with the public in mind. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My suggestion was a community garden,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see what comes - it would just be a pity if they (the council) donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t listen to us.â&#x20AC;?

She said that she had concerns over what may end up on the land and said she would like to see the public toilets on the site stay for community use.

As part of its public consultation on the sale, the council sent 1560 information brochures - one to every property in the postcode - held listening posts and gave numerous opportunities for residents to contact officers to give feedback.

Members from a range of local community groups replied, with about 66 official responses recorded.

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POLICE say a man injured in a single car crash would not have been so seriously hurt if he had been wearing a seat belt.

The driver of the car, a 47-yearold Melbourne man, was taken to The Alfred hospital by air ambulance with serious but non-lifethreatening injuries.

The crash on Chum Creek Road happened about 2.30pm on Friday 21 February when a car hit a tree between Mount Lebanon Road and Ryans Road.

Traffic was blocked toward Toolangi for about half an hour and CFA crews diverted traffic along Ryanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road, until the site of the crash was cleared and the road was opened about 3pm.

Healesville police Senior Constable Kirsty Swankie said on Monday that the man was recovering well although he could have avoided being so badly hurt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our investigations point to him not wearing a seatbelt, which was

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Call to speak out THIS is looking to be an interesting year for us all.

Thankfully fire season is nearly over and some of our communties had a close call and stressful time with fire activity in their area.

I would once again like to express our gratitude to all emergency services, volunteers and those that provided incredible community support and response.

The YRC Environment Strategy is currently under review - a document that sets the direction for how we live in, manage and work with our natural environment.

The direction set by this strategy affects all of us in

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This gives us all the chance to get active and organised to make sure our communities’ needs are met by state government…

Mayor, Ryrie Ward our daily lives and I hope that everyone makes time to have their say before the end of March.

We need to know what the entire community wants in developing all our strategies and plans so please contribute either online at www. yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Resi-

dents/ Greener_Living/Environment_Strategy or send your feedback to PO Box 105, Lilydale 3140.

Of course it is a state election year and an important opportunity for council and everyone in the community to make clear what our priorities are. This gives us all

Fiona McAllister the chance to get active and organised to make sure our communities’ needs are met by state government.

On behalf of YRC along with my fellow councillors I will be advocating for funding and policy change in a number of key and critical areas.

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Community Diary Historical photos HEALESVILLE and District Historical Society is looking for historical photographs of Healesville and its surrounds in the lead up to the town’s 150th anniversary, and can take quick scans of photos while residents wait. Anyone looking to submit photographs can call 5962 1655 or visit Healesville’s Community Link on Monday or Friday.

Street garage sale THE Mega Garage Sale in Marna Street, Healesville, on Saturday 1 March, will raise funds for Beyondblue as part of the Yarra Valley team’s Scootabor Challenge fundraising efforts. A number of houses are taking part, so lots of bargains and variety of goods, as well as a sausage sizzle, morning and afternoon teas and raffles from 8am. Phone Jock on 5962 3032 or Bob on 5962 5131.

Breastfeeding Association THE Australian Breastfeeding Association’s Upper Yarra Group welcomes any newcomers, whether they are current mothers, or those pregnant and planning to breastfeed.

Fortnightly meetings are held to meet other breastfeeding mothers for support and information, in Yarra Junction, Yarra Glen and Heales-

ville on alternate Mondays and Tuesdays from 10am. On Monday 3 March, the group will meet in Yarra Glen. For more information, call Annie on 0409 249 607.

Clean Healesville HEALESVILLE community members are invited to join the Grace Burn project team on Clean Up Australia Day to remove rubbish from the northern end of Queens Park. Look for the bright marquee near the rotunda on Sunday 2 March from 9am.

Women’s Day A LUNCH to celebrate International Women’s Day will be held at the Upper Yarra Arts Centre in Warburton from noon to 3pm on Friday 7 March. Visitors are asked to bring a plate to share. Three local women who have made their mark overseas will be speaking. Call Kerry on 0439 039 171 or Alison on 0428 966 889 for more information.

Women’s choir THE Badger Creek Women’s Choir meets on Tuesday evenings to sing, laugh and sound fabulous together at the Badger Creek Primary School’s music room opposite Healesville Sanctuary. All women are welcome to join. For more information, call Jenny on 5962 4019 during business hours or email jennylegg47@gmail. com.

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Third Rate Instalment For 2013/2014 Is due on or before February 28, 2014 Ratepayers are reminded that several different rate payment methods are available:At the following Yarra Ranges Community Links: 15 Anderson Street, Lilydale - 1300 368 333 110 River Street, Healesville - (03) 5965 3501 1/21 Main Road, Monbulk - (03) 9756 7677 40 Main Street, Upwey - (03) 9752 6054 2444 Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction (03) 5967 2875 (Please note that payments can be made at the Community Links using cash, cheque or EFTPOS including Mastercard and Visa.)

Internet Payment – Go to www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au to pay rates over the Internet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Postbillpay www.postbillpay.com.au BPay - Go to your participating Financial Institution’s Internet Banking Site Phone Payment – Postbillpay - Dial 13 18 16 to pay your rates.

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Contact Property Rating Services for a copy of the direct debit form on 1300 368 333.

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Present Notice intact at any Australia Post Office.

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When making payments by post (send only cheques and the credit slip portion of the Rate Notice) to: Yarra Ranges Council PO Box 105, Lilydale Vic 3140

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A POETRY evening will be held in Yarra Glen on Thursday 27 February beginning at 7pm at Acme et all on Bell Street. Donna Williams is the featured reader and an open mic section is available for people wanting to share their poetry. $5 entry. Call Sandy on 0418 523 644.

Volunteer call THE Gawler Foundation, which assists people living with cancer and multiple sclerosis (MS), is calling for volunteers to help with gardens and the foundations’ book shop. For more information, email info@gawler.org or call 5967 1730.

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all our future needs in terms of community facilities by itself so we will be looking for state government support for aquatic and sporting facilities.

Other priority areas critical to Yarra Ranges are changes to the Bushfire Management Overlay to give people control over their own safety and property with less red tape and resources for fire protection and safety.

Every community also needs more state government funding for better library services.

I strongly encourage you to get involved and speak out on these issues.

CLEMATIS will share in $4 million funding from the latest round of the Victorian Coalition Government’s Communities for Nature environmental grants program.

Member for Gembrook Brad Battin said the Clematis Park Committee of management would receive $4500 to improve the natural environment.

“It is great news to see so many local environmental groups and community organisations receiving grants to fund environmental projects close to home,” Mr Battin said.

“The Communities for Nature grants program supports local community groups by providing grants to complete on-ground works to conserve and enhance their local natural environment.

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View Club YARRA Valley View Club’s luncheon is at Chirnside Park Country Club on Tuesday 25 February from 11.30am. The speaker after lunch will be Natalie Durkovic talking about traditional Chinese culture. Visitors welcome. Contact Heather on 9723 3327 or Maureen on 9727 3383 to book.

Poetry night COME along to a night of poetry and ideas from 7pm on Thursday 27 February at Christmas Hills Mechanics Institute Hall at 787 Ridge Road, Christmas Hills. Featured reader is Donna Williams and there is an open mic. For more information, call Sandy on 0418 523 644.

Sports day EASTERN Health’s Closing the Gap Community Sports Day will feature some of the best Aboriginal sporting talent in Melbourne’s east playing against Eastern Health staff. Visitors are invited for a day of football and netball as they celebrate the spirit of reconciliation on Sunday 2 March, 10am to 4pm at Don Road Sporting Complex, Healesville. For more information, call 9092 6771 or 0407 858 558.

Afternoon tea INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day Celebration Afternoon Tea at Healesville Living and Learning Centre is on Friday 7 March from 2pm. $12 per person. Bookings essential, call 5962 5982.

Heritage festival KURTH Kiln 2014 Heritage Festival is on Sunday 16 March at Kurth Kiln Picnic Ground, corner of Beenak and Soldiers Road from 10am.

Huge selection of historic, heritage and other displays and activities, including a mock stage coach robbery, sheep shearing, wood chopping, face painting and a clairvoyant. Free entry and parking.

Harvest festival WANDIN North Harvest Market is on Sunday 16 March from 9am to 2pm at 220 Warburton High-

way, Wandin North. Stall holders are welcome.

To book, call 5964 4570.

Farmer’s market HEALESVILLE Organic Farmer’s Market is run every Saturday from 8am-1pm in Coronation Park, River Street. Fresh, organic produce and more available.

Rocky Road THE Rocky Road Choir is looking for new members. The group meets every Wednesday from 1pm to 3pm at the Salvation Army Hall in Healesville. Gold coin donation for afternoon tea. No experience necessary - all are welcome.

For more information, call Mitzi on 5962 2388.

Community space WARBURTON Community Space in Thomas Avenue is available for low cost hire. Suitable for meetings, events and gatherings seven days a week. Commercial kitchen available. Indoor/ outdoor space. For more information, call 0439 389 522.

Toy library THE Yarra Glen Toy Library is open Saturdays from 10am to 11am and every second and forth Wednesdays from 9.30am to 10.30am. Toys for children up to six years old. Located rear of the Memorial Hall, Yarra Glen. For more information, call Catherine on 0419 147 140.

Volunteers needed THE Gawler Foundation is currently seeking garden and bookkeeping volunteers to assist the people dealing and living with cancer and MS at the Yarra Valley Living Centre in Yarra Junction.

To apply and for more information, email info@ gawler.org or call 5967 1730.

Broadband for seniors FREE computer tutoring with free computer access available to seniors at Golden Wattle Healesville.

To book a session call Golden Wattle on 5962 2588.

Pages from the past Healesville Guardian 24 February 1934 Auction Sale ON TUESDAY March 6 Messrs. Sydney M. Bradshaw Pty Ltd in conjunction with Mr. P. Johnston will sell by auction the property of Mr. A. Postlethwaite ‘Cora Lynn’, situated on the corner of Blannin Street and Stephem’s Road, Healesville. The property contains six large rooms and two small basement rooms.

erect a memorial to the late King Barcik is reported to have been friendly with the late King Albert of Belgium.

Mrs. Bon is old now but she still shows with great pride the model which Elisabeth, Queen of the Belgians sent her after the war. Mrs. Bon gave a motor ambulance and other gifts to aid the Belgians in the war and the Queen sent her a cable thanking her.

Warburton Mail February 28 1964

Healesville’s Giant Trees Members of the Field Naturalists Club were to hold an excursion to Blacks’ Spur on Saturday last mainly with the object of inspecting the Mueller Tree, one of the giants of the ranges, but they did not arrive.

The Mueller Tree (locally named Furmston’s Tree) stands near the Mt Monda Track. It is a mountain ash and a fine, unbroken specimen. Its estimated height is 287 feet and its girth a yard above the ground level is 62 feet.

The tallest tree known in Australia is one of the Cumberland Valley giants. It is 301 feet 6 inches in height but of a smaller girth.

Friend of the Late Belgian King Mrs. A. F. Bon of the Hotel Windsor, Melbourne who is well known to Healesville residents by reason of her interest in the proposal to

Weddings WESLEY Church, Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, was the setting on Saturday 25th, for the marriage of Nena Jeanette, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Colquhoun of Yarra Junction to Maxwell Karl Hibbert.

Over 3 1/2 inches of rain since Saturday UP UNTIL Saturday morning it looked like being an all-time record for the lowest rainfall for the first two months of the year, but the drought broke and a sprinkle developed into a downpour

by Sunday.

Round Up WARBURTON Advancement League forwarded a copy of a letter sent to the Country Roads Board

in regard to the deep cavity by a landslide in Mt Donna Buang Road, Warburton. They asked council to also make representations to expedite the works.

The Warburton Tennis Club asked council to consider erecting four tennis courts on the caravan park reserve, Warburton. Cr. Schulz moved the club be asked for further information as to the type and cost of the courts required, and that the secretary obtain from the Tourist Development Authority the particulars of subsidies available.

A big family re-union will take place at the Warburton Camping Park on Sunday, March 8th.

It is almost 50 years since the late Thomas James Leslie went to his final rest at Warburton. His wife Anne, re-joined her husband thirty years later. In the intervening years the family circle has grown and at the present time there is something like 200 next of kin.

Births Stormer (Sparke) on February 21 at the Hydro to Betty and John, a son (Michael John), brother for Jane.

Younger (Pollington) on February 21 at Narrandera Hospital to Norma and Don, a son, Ronald.

– Contributed by Ellena Biggs

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Properties in limbo

By JESSE GRAHAM CHANGES to the controversial Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) restrictions may not be seen in the first half of the year, rendering thousands of local properties worthless even as a review is underway.

Planning Minister Matthew Guy told the Mail on Friday 21 February that a government review of the BMO is taking place, which is expected to be complete before midyear.

“The review is currently being undertaken alongside discussions with community representatives and relevant government authorities, and will be completed in the first half of 2014,” he said.

However, Yarra Ranges mayor

Fiona McAllister said she had been unable to state the local case on the overlay, which had left thousands of land owners unable to build.

Cr McAllister said three meetings with the minister had been cancelled, with her most recent one, set for Wednesday 12 February, cancelled while she was enroute.

“He got called in to see the Premier, so we can’t argue with that,” she said. “(But) I wasn’t very impressed there were three of us heading in to see him.

“We’ve been waiting for that meeting for months.”

Cr McAllister said she was hoping to talk to Mr Guy and argue that the BMO should be in alignment

with expert opinion, and should allow people to build where they currently can’t.

“Our position remains unchanged,” she said.

“We’re very keen to put our case forward and to find out what his plans are.”

The BMO applies to land that may be significantly affected in the event of a bushfire - it requires new developments to have appropriate bushfire protection measures.

However, as a result, the firm overlay has meant that many blocks of land cannot be built on, as developments cannot possibly meet the strict requirements.

Mr Guy wrote to Seymour MP Cindy McLeish on 10 December

last year, saying that the BMO is “complex and needs to be simplified”, while maintaining that community safety was still paramount.

At the time, Mr Guy said he hoped to have the relevant advice by the beginning of 2014, with changes to Victoria’s Planning Provisions to result from that.

The overlay was developed with recommendations from the 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission and was introduced in November 2011.

Mr Guy’s office was contacted about the meeting cancellations with Cr McAllister, but no response was given on the matter.

Cr McAllister said she believed a new meeting was being organised.

Search on for missing buckets HAVE you seen these buckets?

Healesville Lions Club is searching for one of the colossal steel buckets that were used to construct Maroondah Reservoir between 1920 and 1927.

Healesville Lions Club President Paul Walker said the club was looking for one of the steel buckets, of which 84 were used to construct the Maroondah Reservoir, for a special 150th anniversary project for the town.

“It’s at its early planning stages,” Mr Walker said.

“The club came up with an idea to make some sort of commemorative project to do with the making of the Maroondah Reservoir - a significant part of Healesville.

“We’re trying to organise some sort of sculptural-type display, and somehow incorporate one of the big steel buckets.”

Mr Walker said the buckets were roughly as big as cars, and were used to carry cement to the reservoir’s construction team from Healesville Railway Station, via an aerial ropeway.

The ropeway meant that the steel buckets - 42 carrying cement, 42 empty - could travel above power-lines and houses in the town on their way to the reservoir’s construction site.

The 84 buckets travelled around 3.6 kilometres on the ropeway, which was powered by a steam plant, at an av-

erage speed of three miles per hour - around 4.8 kilometres per hour.

Mr Walker said that the Lions Club would like to hear from anyone who knows the whereabouts of any of the steel buckets, and that the club would have to look at an alternative concept if none surfaced.

Those with information on the buckets can contact President Paul Walker on 5962 6319.

The Lions Club’s project is part of the celebrations for Healesville’s 150th anniversary, which will take place over the year and culminate in November.

For more information, visit www.healesville150.org.

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Community Workshop Save the date!

Do you have ideas, priorities or concerns about Healesville?

Yarra Ranges Council is considering future planning options for the town and needs your input.

A community workshop will be held on

Wed 26 March 2014 7pm-9.30pm at The Memo, 235 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville.

Registration, display and information from 6pm.

Everyone with an interest in the future of Healesville is invited.

Topics to be talked about include: • How big should Healesville get?

• If extra housing is needed, what type and where should it be put?

• Should the commercial centre get bigger or diversify?

• Is more land needed for industry?

• How can Healesville’s natural environment be protected while still minimising fire risk?

• What services and facilities are needed to support Healesville in the future?

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Opinion Pool is a drain I RESPOND to David Johnston’s letter (Step Up For Pool, Mail, 28 January) concerning the future of the Jack Hort Memorial Pool.

In Healesville I suggest the greater concern is the future of the shire pool.

I fully understand David’s nostalgic feeling toward the Jack Hort Pool.

I well remember the debate concerning fundraising to finance the pool.

There were a number of people including myself who thought at the time supporting a second pool would lead to exactly where it is today.

I only hope the Yarra Ranges Shire Council will not repeat the same mistake. It is time to let the high school pool fade into history.

I would object to financially supporting two lame ducks as a ratepayer and taxpayer.

I hope that David Johnston and others with similar views will get behind a campaign to build an aquatic centre similar to the one in Yarra Junction which many other shires have or totally enclose the existing pool.

Healesville and surrounds population is increasing, currently more than 10,000 excluding Yarra Glen and 15 per cent of that population are 50 and over, who I believe would make great use of an all-year, all-weather indoor pool.

Ray Donkin, Healesville.

Pump up our pool IT IS encouraging that Healesville, Ryrie Ward local councillor and Yarra Ranges Mayor Fiona McAllister understands what is at stake if the current council-high school stand-off over the Jack Hort Memorial Pool continues much longer.

Letters to this newspaper, and the current survey, indicate the range and number of people who daily depend on the pool for learning, recreation, rehabilitation and much more.

This will all end if the pool closes - as it will if funding is not very soon forthcoming.

Any reticence that council may feel about funding a facility not actually owned by it is unnecessary.

While Yarra Ranges owns most of its properties, it also expends considerable amounts of money on others that it leases or manages, including buildings in its home base, Lilydale.

In the recreation area, the Warburton Rail Trail and Lilydale sports ground (and several

Send your letters to: editor@yvnews.com.au help us out, and showed my daughter, who recently got her licence, and I how to go about changing a tyre.

So we cancelled the call with the RACV. Obviously we thanked the lovely gentlemen at the time, but would just like to thank them again. It’s rare these days for people to stop and that is understandable, but it was a very nice gesture, so thanks guys.

Michelle and Jaymee Knoll, Yellingbo.

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Sign is a blow RE: Coles’ “Down, Down” inflatable sign.

In Healesville? Really?

Take it down to Bayswater where it belongs.

Why do we have a planning scheme that refers to preserving the visual amenity of a rural township and then get this?

Steve Barry, Healesville.

Deflated!

LOST your mail in Healesville? There may be a reason why. This sign was seen taped to a green rubbish bin outside of Healesville’s Post Office on Nicholson Street last week, which sits just a couple of metres from a bright red, clearly-marked, post box.

Stating the obvious (though, perhaps, not for some), the bin’s sign asks residents to post their mail in the other, marked box and affirms its identity as a garbage disposal unit. A laughing staff member at the Post Office said he wasn’t sure who put the sign up, but that people do sometimes mistake the two starkly contrasted bins and lose their letters. 115386 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM others as well) are examples of Crown land (and buildings thereon) not owned by council, but which are funded by it.

As well as this, numerous other precedents exist whereby ratepayers’ money is spent on enterprises that do not necessarily bring a tangible financial return to council but nevertheless result in the continuing well-being of Yarra Ranges residents.

These range from public buildings and spaces improvements and beautification (such as the Memorial Hall internal and external upgrade) through educational and arts programs (such as library services and festivals) and, indeed, to other recreational activities including walking trails and sports club assistance.

A council-planned Healesville aquatic centre that may eventuate years from now will cost mil-

lions of dollars but that wouldn’t be the end of the spending.

It would, from its opening, begin to incur considerable day-to-day running costs.

Why not, in the interim, pay those costs to an existing, perfectly adequate facility to ensure that hundreds of local people can continue their health-giving exercise?

David Johnston, Healesville.

Highway gentlemen THANK you to the two gentleman who helped my daughter and I change a tyre on the Warby Highway at Woori Yallock on Thursday 20 February.

We had phoned the RACV but these lovely gentlemen had passed us, then came back to

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THE Coles inflatable sign.

Is this the sort of welcome we want visitors to a picturesque tourist town to have?

Welcome to all that is different to Ringwood and the miles of car yards? Take it down.

Stephen Rocke, Healesville.

Tourist distraction A SHORT time ago, a group of concerned residents were moved to complain about the plans to develop the old sawmill site.

We hated the concept of spoiling the entrance to our beautiful town by giving visitors the wrong impression of Healesville.

What would visitors and tourists think?

This will still happen when the new precinct is built but to prepare us for the shame we will feel we have a precursor of shame by looking at the hideous monstrosity perched on the roof of the newly refurbished Shell service station, beautifully positioned to give tourists a good laugh as they enter our much loved town.

Really, who wants to live in an outpost of a well-known retail outlet?

We really are going “down, down, down”.

Wendy Veitch, Healesville.

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Women are nailing DIY

By KATH GANNAWAY WOMEN are coming out of the woodwork to learn about tools and timber at Ben’s Shed in Yarra Junction.

Eighteen women of all ages and from up and down the Warburton Highway drilled down the facts on how women’s classes at a men’s shed might work at an introductory morning tea earlier this month.

The response was enthusiastic, exciting and productive with the project, funded by the Warburton and Yarra Junction Bendigo Community Bank, expected to start next term with a seven to eight week course run

by Ben’s Shed ex-TAFE woodwork tutor Phil Ashley.

Bank community development worker Suyin Chan said the session was a strong indica-

tion of the desire of the women to be able to do wood-related work themselves, rather than relying on others to do it for them.

Because of the strong response, two sessions will run each Friday and once the sessions begin and the woman become members they will be able to use the shed outside of the Friday sessions.

Kate Bamford attended the meeting and said she is keen to get started.

The Warburton sole parent of two teenagers said learning to drill a hole straight would be a good start for her.

She said there were lots of good outcomes from the meeting including the opportunity for women to take along their own tools to learn how to use them and access to the full range of equipment at the shed.

“It seemed also that a lot of women were there because they are the handyperson in their household and they just want to know how to use their tools properly.

“I think the men will get as much out of this as we will because of the sharing of information and skills,” she added.

Ben’s Shed president Rob Barber agreed.

He said the shed opens five days a week and has 30 members and about the same number of women interested.

“By opening up to different programs it makes the shed more viable.

“We have had female members in the past and the members are very supportive of this latest move,” Mr Barber said.

Kate Bamford and Ben’s Shed president Rob Barber, both far right, with Upper Yarra women and tutor Phil Ashley, front, who are keen to work in the shed. 115390

VicForests says it will clean up its act Grants are a using a sample base chosen randomly from different risk-assessments.

MyEnvironment member Steve Meacher said he was concerned about the 93 per cent compliance, which he said was unacceptable and showed no improvement on a previous audit.

“It’s a concern - the figure hasn’t improved in several years and there haven’t been any prosecutions over the 7 per cent noncompliance,” he said.

“You’re not allowed to drive over the speed limit 7 per cent of the time - you do it once and you get pinned.

“Where are the prosecutions?

93 per cent is not good enough when it’s not improving.”

A DEPI spokesperson confirmed that an audit in 2010-2011 also recorded a 93 per cent compliance rate by VicForests, but

said the two audits were difficult to compare.

“It’s difficult to compare results from audits from one year to another as different aspects of timber harvesting may be reviewed (not necessarily like-forlike),” they said.

A spokesperson for VicForests said that all issues of noncompliance, whether big or small, resulted in recommendations being handed down from DEPI, for future improvement of operations.

Two of the most significant non-compliance issues were where a stream was tainted with sediment and gravel from roads used to access a coupe - though not in large quantities - and a coupe which was almost entirely harvested.

“Disturbance from harvesting, regeneration burning and rough heaping meant that no long-lived

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understorey elements were retained within the harvestable area as required by the code,” the audit read.

VicForests General Manager of Stakeholder and Planning Nathan Trushell said the non-compliance in the harvesting coupe was an unusual occurrence, but was grounds to review processes.

“We did meet the habitat requirements; however the retention of long-lived understorey elements was an issue due to the areas needing mechanical disruption after failed regeneration attempts,” he said.

“We are currently reviewing our planning processes and will ensure biodiversity conservation measures are met in all areas we operate in.”

The audit can be found on VicForests website at www.vicforests.com.au.

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SPORTING groups are being encouraged to apply for infrastructure grants of up to $50,000, as the Yarra Ranges Council’s Capital Development Program opens for submissions.

The council’s Capital Development Program provides grants for projects focusing on sporting infrastructure improvement and recreation facilities.

Mayor Fiona McAllister said the council is particularly interested in projects to improve existing facilities and provide opportunities to a range of users in the community to participate in sport.

“These grants provide opportunities for one-off projects that otherwise might struggle to be funded,” Cr McAllister said.

The grants program opened officially on 17 February and submissions will close on 16 May - successful applicants will be chosen in June.

Residents can find eligibility criteria for the grants online at www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/grants.

The council’s Community Grant program, which focuses on arts and heritage development, festivals, events and community development, will open for applications in June.

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The audit was carried out as part of DEPI’s Forest Audit Program (FAP), using a sample of 35 logging coupes across the state including the Central Highlands - and was published on 7 June 2013.

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Mythbusters of motoring MYTHS about speed cameras are the focus of a new advertising campaign which targets young male drivers and those who continuously flaunt road rules.

The Speed Camera Urban Myths campaign, launched on Wednesday 19 February, will use radio, digital, cinema and billboard advertising to address myths about speed cameras.

Police and Emergency Services Minister Kim Wells launched the new campaign and said it would target men aged 18 to 25 who made up one of the eight Yarra Ranges road deaths in 2013.

The same demographic accounted for 27 out of the 242 state-wide road-toll fatalities last year.

“This advertisement campaign will target young drivers, especially at-risk 18-25 year old males, who are over represented in the number of recorded deaths and serious injuries on Victorian roads,” Mr Wells said.

Mr Wells said the campaign would use independent research to present facts about speed cameras and their positive effect on the road toll.

“A common urban myth is that speed cameras exist solely to raise revenue for government,” he said.

“The Monash University Accident Research Centre found that death and serious injury is reduced by, on average, 47 per cent at intersections where a speed camera is present.

“There is no doubt that speed cameras have contributed to slashing the road toll from more than 1000 in the 1970s to 242 people last year, but one road death is one too many.”

Mr Wells said that all revenue from speed camera fines goes directly back into road safety initiatives, through the Better Roads Trust.

He said that as long as people continued to speed and break the law, fines and infringements from speed cameras would continue to be issued.

“Anyone foolish enough to break the law and speed will receive a fine,” he said.

Speed cameras are a main component of the Victorian Government’s Road Safety Strategy, which aims to reduce road deaths and serious injuries by 30 per cent by 2022.

The Speed Camera Urban Myths campaign is a result of the Cameras Save Lives campaign.

For more information, visit www.camerassavelives.vic.gov.au

Speed cameras have helped to slash the road toll, and revenueraising claims are a “myth”.

Numberplate scanners scoop up drivers

By KATH GANNAWAY

Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol members Leading Senior Constables Michael Pryor and Paul Doevellar check the stats at Launching Picture: KATH GANNAWAY Place. 115406

SPOT them and pull them is a tactic that works for Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol.

YRHP officers were on the Warburton Highway at Launching Place on Thursday 20 February using automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology to detect unregistered cars and unlicensed, disqualified and suspended drivers.

They were also checking alcohol interlocks with the ANPR able to flag whether a particular car should have an interlock device in it.

Out of 2496 number plates scanned between 8.15am and 12.45pm there were 38 detections including 12 unregistered cars and 15 unlicensed drivers as well as checks on nine interlock vehicles.

Among those pulled over were an

18-year-old male P-plater from Yarra Junction driving an unregistered car and a 39-year-old woman driving a car with false number plates.

Another woman from Warburton was found to be unlicensed after being disqualified for drunk driving and never reapplying to the court to get her licence back.

Police have embraced ANPR technology as an extremely effective way of targeting motorists on the state’s roads who are doing the wrong thing and placing others at risk.

One of the benefits of the technology is its mobility which allows police to set up and pack up quickly and move to different locations.

Research shows that unauthorised drivers are more likely to be involved in

road trauma and ANPR technology is an effective pro-active mechanism for identifying road users and getting them off Yarra Valley roads.

What is ANPR? Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology is a system which includes a camera and software and is set up on the side of the road to scan car number plates at a rapid rate.

It runs registration details through a database and identifies unauthorised drivers, such as those with a suspended or cancelled licence, or driving unregistered and stolen vehicles.

The system alerts the operator to any unauthorised drivers which prompts a police interception.

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Hay bales to help “We wanted to help other people in need.”

Ms Szymiczek said that, although many people were helping to donate hay, more help would be needed.

She called on other residents to pitch in with neighbours if possible and to organise a shipment of hay for farmers in need.

“They still need hay donations, and if people can get together with their neighbours and donate, that would be great,” she said.

The truck that was shipped on Wednesday carried about 14 large hay bales and 120 squares, and was loaded by Fiona McCall and Fillip Pritchett, with help from Healesville’s Brendan Kay. Mr Pritchett donated his truck and his time to help others, also taking the first shipment of 48 large bales to Lancefield, which was organised by Eyton on Yarra manager Andrew Egginton.

The hay donors were Eyton on Yarra, Simon and Glenda Crofts, Robb Bennett and sons, Dave Duncan, Terry from Terry’s Meats, Richard and Jenny Parker, Ben Schmolling, Olga Szymiczek, Lynda Hultgren, Steve Hollis, Jenny Reddin and Bert Rijk from The Big Bouquet.

The government is currently funding the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) to collect do-

nated fodder and distribute it to where it is needed.

VFF president Peter Tuohey has urged anyone with spare fodder to donate to call 1300 882 833.

“Our priority is getting local donations of fodder on the ground as quickly as possible,” he said.

“We’re also seeking agistment and will be establishing a register on the VFF website identifying who, where and what is available.”

Mr Walsh said the areas of Mickleham, Kilmore, Lancefield, Gisborne, Romsey, Wunghnu, Bunbartha, Yarram, Buchan, Orbost, Bonang, Lindenow, Gifford and Morwell were all in need of assistance, with the extent of the fire’s damage still not realised.

“The total loss and damage caused by the fires is not yet clear,” he said.

“But we do know that a number of landholders have lost a large amount of pasture and it is essential they receive emergency supplies.”

All across the Yarra Ranges, people have been pitching in to help farmers in need.

For more stories of how the Yarra Valley has responded to the call for hay from bushfire devastated areas, see the Mail online at mail.starcommunity. com.au and next week’s Mail.

Chef sharpens up

By KATH GANNAWAY APPRENTICE chef Natacha De Barba is sharpening her skills this week as a finalist in the Fonterra Proud to be a Chef competition.

Natacha, 25, from Lilydale is a third year apprentice at TarraWarra Estate in Healesville.

She decided to pursue a career doing something she loved two years ago when she quit her job as an office manager in Western Australia and headed for the Yarra Valley.

“I’ve always loved cooking and the thing I love the most is just seeing how people look and feel when they eat something that is really good and something you have created.

Natacha is one of 32 finalists from around Australia attending master classes by world-leading chefs and industry experts in Melbourne as part of the competition.

She will be wined and dined at award-winning Melbourne

restaurants and in the running for $7,500 prize spend on an international placement, but said what she was most excited about was the opportunity to be inspired and learn from some of Australia’s culinary icons.

“To be able to work and learn from others in the industry is a great opportunity,” she said.

TarraWarra Estate head chef Robin Sutcliffe said the competition recognised the role of mentors in shaping the chefs of the future.

“Like a parent getting their kid ready for the big, wide, world, when they have finished their apprenticeship you want them to be as fully-formed a chef as possible, so they have the skills required to go out and do bigger and better things,” he said.

“This is a great opportunity.

If you are selected as the apprentice from the group to go overseas, you get to choose the destination and that can be lifechanging in terms of a career,” he said.

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“Eventually, of course, I would like to have a place of my own, but I still have a lot to learn,” she said.

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GENEROUS Healesvillians have dug deep and donated hundreds of hay bales to farmers in need, following a fire disaster that struck the top end of the state.

Minister for Agriculture Peter Walsh recently called out to anyone with spare hay - or land for agistment - to put up their hands and assist livestock farmers in fire-affected towns across the state.

The call came after fires tore through the Shepparton and Gippsland areas leaving thousands of hectares of grassland charred and the local farmers reeling.

A group of about 12 Yarra Ranges residents heard the call, dug into their fodder supplies and sent off two truckloads of hay rolls and squares to the bushfire relief effort.

The hay bales were shipped out on Monday 17 and Wednesday 19 February and arrived in Lancefield, where they will be distributed to farmers in bushfire stricken areas.

Healesville resident Olga Szymiczek helped to organise the second truckload and said the decision to help donate came naturally, as a Yarra Valley local.

“We went through Black Saturday and received a lot of help from people,” she said.

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Jenny’s Shoppe Monbulk formally known as Jenny’s Shoppe has been reopened now over twelve months and doing really well with fantastic feed back and happy customers.

It has come back to its former glory with beautiful after five stock catering for mother of the bride/

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groom, special occasions, engagements, formals. We have just catered for seven members of a family for their daughter’s wedding covering three generations.

Shirlene had previously worked twelve years for Jenny the original founder of Jenny’s Shoppe and is still in close contact as they

do the buying together.

Come in and meet our friendly staff who are very helpful.

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The Bistro menu includes dishes such as local pork belly, roasted quail and homemade gnocchi.

A Seniors Menu is on offer, as well.

Tap beer, as well as a selection of bottled and imported beer, are on offer and the wine list has a distinct Yarra Valley focus, with wines available to purchase from the Bottleshop.

They are ladies wearing a number of hats, but they are a large reason why the Terminus Hotel is fast gaining “the place to be” for not only locals, but travellers from afar.

Hotel manager, Kathryn Manning-Clarke oversees the daily running of front and back of house operations, covering Bistro, Kitchen, Bottleshop, Bar & TAB, functions co-ordinator.

Administration & Accommodation Manager, Victoria Kett oversees back of house operations including, general administration, IT support, marketing & promotions, accommodation bookings, business’s other “go to person” and support for Kathryn and company stakeholders.

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Christine Fyffe is the state representative for Evelyn and wearer of many hats - small business owner, single mother, wife and home-keeper, politician, lobbyist, and recently elected Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.

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With her husband David, Christine developed the award winning Yarra Burn Winery and Restaurant. During this time she was also deeply involved in the community through the Victorian Tourist Commission, the Yarra Valley Grape Grazing Festival and lobbying over potential changes to Yarra Valley zoning.

Prior to entering politics, Christine also served as Commissioner of the Shire of Yarra Ranges from 1994 to 1997.

When the need to sell your home is very important to you and you are unhappy with your current agent, phone Sandy Hall for prompt professional action. www.sandyhallrealestate.com.au 2874 Warburton Highway, Wesburn

One of only 37 women in the state parliament Christine knows the barriers women face as they reach for senior roles.

Sandy Hall has been involved in Real estate for nearly 17 years.

Seven years ago she left the agency where she had worked for 10 years and became an independent agent.

Sandy’s enthusiasm and personal commitment to both the Vendors and Buyers is a testament to her basic philosophy of honesty and ethical practises with all Real Estate dealings.

Sandy has attended many conferences and courses over the years, her background was in advertising prior to Real Estate, and so with a working knowledge of Real Estate this all combines to make all Real Estate transactions a breeze rather than being a stressful experience.

She has received a gold medal industry award as recognition of her ability and has countless testimonials from happy Vendors and buyers.

Now located at 2874 Warburton Hwy Wesburn, Sandy is most happy to discuss all aspects of Real Estate.

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Have you tried Bowen tHerapy? it is great for rebalancing the body and healing so many complaints.

Bowen Therapy is a non-manipulative, non-invasive holistic soft tissue treatment working through the fascia around the muscles and tendons. It is a very powerful remedial treatment and encourages the body to heal itself. 2-3 treatments are usually sufficient to achieve lasting relief from long-standing pain. Conditions that may respond well include: • Respiratory and asthma complaints • Menstrual problems • Carpal tunnel syndrome • Lower back pain • Sciatica

• Sports and accident injuries • Frozen Shoulder • Stress disorders • Neck and Shoulder tension or whiplash • Musculoskeletal pain and imbalance

• Headaches/migraine • Fluid retention/Oedema • Impaired Circulation

Combining over 20 years of experience in the health industry as a qualified Health Promotion Officer, Nutritionist, Fitness Instructor, Massage Therapist, Bowen and Reiki Therapist, Paula indeed has an amazing gift with her hands and pours her heart and soul into every person who sees her.

“I am passionate about health and seeing people live the best life they can. I love the combination of the relaxing touch of massage, the incredible remedial beneits of Bowen therapy, and the amazing healing energy of Reiki. I have seen wonderful healing, nurturing and rejuvenation in people time and time again using the synergy of these therapies. I work strictly at a professional level and treat each client in a warm personal manner to make sure they feel comfortable. Seeing people experience a deep sense of well-being is why I do what I do!”

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LEE Fahry runs a tight ship at the Healesville Greyhound Association.

Appointed to the role of manager in June 2012, after working in administration at Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) for 36 years, she has a wealth of experience when it comes to quality days out and huge racing events.

As manager, Lee generates community involvement at the greyhounds and works to get new people along to much-loved community events, such as the huge Healesville Cup and regular Sunday race meetings.

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Her role in promoting greyhound racing doesn’t seem to go unnoticed, with action-packed racing days and family fun events providing a great day out for locals and visitors from abroad.

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Over 10 years real estate experience from property & office management, marketing through to sales. Andrea recently opened her own local agency which focus’ exclusively on property sales and with the ability to keep overheads much lower than the larger offices, Andrea prides herself on keeping more money in her client’s pockets with lower fees and achieving the very best results. ”I refuse to cut corners on your property marketing and will only use the best photographers and marketing tools available as this is paramount to getting buyers through your door, building competition to secure the very best result. I’ve always put my clients’ needs before my own and will go the extra mile to ensure your property sale is not only financially successful, but also a stress free, thoroughly rewarding experience. My goal is to not only look after your sale today, but to help you make the right property based decisions on an ongoing basis.”

CARTRIDGE World Lilydale is the place to find all your printing needs.

Whether it is new ink and toner for printers and photocopiers or ink cartridges needing to be refilled, the friendly staff at Cartridge World are ready to help.

With 11 years of industry knowledge under their belts, owners Steve and Sue Lawrence with their son Phillip and store manager Susan have a depth of knowledge on a wide range of products.

Original - Compatible - Recharged Ink & Toner for Photocopy & Fax Ink & Laser Multifunction Printers With a focus on supporting local customers printing needs with the highest Home, Office & Photo Paper Also on offer are remanufactured toner cartridges, quality compatible ink and toner cartridges, new printers and multifunctions as well as managed print solutions.

level of professional service, the team at Cartridge World Lilydale will help with all your printing needs offering extremely competitive pricing.

The store offers advice on home and office printing solutions, business accounts, free delivery to approved customers and business leading to approved clients with laminating and photo copying as well.

Cartridge World Lilydale customers can join the loyalty program where every tenth ink refill is free and every tenth Cartridge World branded ink cartridge is free.

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Coranderrk commemorated

By JESSE GRAHAM A WALK to commemorate Coranderrk will be held this weekend, and visitors are encouraged to follow in the footsteps taken 151 years ago by Aboriginal elders.

The second annual Walk to Coranderrk will begin in Healesville’s Coronation Park at 10.30am on Saturday 1 March, and end five kilometres away at Coranderrk Station - 19 Barak Lane, Healesville.

The Walk to Coranderrk event commemorates the trek made by Wurundjeri Elders William Barak, Simon Wonga and around 38 others in early 1863, when they searched for a home for their people.

Travelling across the Great Divide, the group selected land at the junction of the Yarra River and Coranderrk Creek - now known as Badger Creek, and lobbied the government for the land.

The government allocated 2300 acres at the site to the group, and Coranderrk Aboriginal Station be-

gan its 61-year life, set to become a thriving village and successful Aboriginal enterprise.

The Walk to Coranderrk re-enactment, according to organisers, invites visitors to reflect on the local history and show commitment to the strengthening of unity between all Victorians - Indigenous and nonIndigenous alike.

Participants are asked to bring a hat, appropriate footwear, sunscreen and a water bottle, to ensure safety on the five kilometre trek.

Following the walk, refreshments will be provided and a bus will transport walkers back to Coronation Park around noon.

The event is held in the lead up to the Coranderrk Festival, which will be held at Coranderrk Station on Saturday 15 March from noon until 8pm.

For more information on the walk or the Coranderrk Festival, visit www.coranderrk.com or email coranderrkfestival@hotmail.com

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Best masks for the ball

By JESSE GRAHAM PUT on your best mask and get your gown (or suit) - a masquerade ball is coming, with money going towards a Healesville teenager’s awareness campaign.

The Masquerade for Catie event will be held on Saturday 15 March at the York on Lilydale in Mount Evelyn, running from 8-10pm. The event invites members of the community to put on their best disguise and go all-out with their costumes for the ball, which will raise money for Healesville teenager Catie Barlow.

Catie, who has campaigned to raise awareness of porphyria while undergoing treatment for the terminal illness, said that profits would go towards her trip across the Nullarbor - one of the items on her bucket list.

She said the money would also go towards future events raising awareness of the disease, and raising money for

Catie Barlow, right, with her Porphyria awareness T-Shirt and Masquarade mask, with her mum Bron Picture: ROB CAREW Sands. 115493 her treatment. “I want to go event, and Catie said that across the Nullarbor - though around 150 people attended my number one is to raise the last ball - a number she awareness of porphyria,” the would like to see topped.

17-year-old said.

“Everyone goes all out, “I want to do little things and it ended up being huge that you don’t really get to do and spectacular,” she said. every day, before I’m too sick Catie said the idea for the to be able to do anything.” masquerade ball came from This year marks the sec- her not getting to have her ond Masquerade for Catie debutante ball in school, due

to her illness, and the masks represent the mysteries that surround the disease.

Porphyria is a hereditary disease, and is a group of different disorders caused by abnormalities in chemical processes in the body - it can flare up at any time from a number of causes.

People with porphyria can’t stay exposed to the sun, and can experience problems with their nervous system, resulting in pains, paralysis, vomiting and a myriad of other symptoms.

Entry to the Masquerade for Catie event will cost $40 per person for adults, $20 for 13-17-year-olds and children under 12 will enter for free.

Finger food is provided, and prizes, raffles and the crowning of the Masquerade Balls’ King, Queen, Prince and Princess are all features of the event. Tickets can be bought by calling the York on Lilydale on 9736 4000 or Bron on 0497 111 139.

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By KATH GANNAWAY THE Yarra Valley will be well represented when riders from around Australia set off in September in the inaugural Scootarbor Challenge.

Scootarbor (sub-titled Seniors Cross the Nullarbor) will see 30 predominantly over-65s ride 50cc motor scooters across the Nullarbor to raise funds for beyondblue, and to lift the profile of the baby boomer generation.

Healesville neighbours Jock Purves and Bob Gannaway signed on and quickly recruited Perry Carter from Launching Place, Diane Roberts from Yarra Glen, Neil Jorgensen from East Warburton and Felicity Nolle from Chirnside Park.

For Diane, 68, the ride will be a return to younger days when she rode motor scooters. She has kept her licence alive and said she was looking forward to the challenge of such a long ride, as well as the

challenge of fund-raising for beyondblue and raising awareness of mental health issues.

Jock, 67, is a retired paramedic with 40 years’ experience behind him, a regular scooter rider and a veteran of several Great Victorian Bike Rides.

Scootarbor appeals to his sense of adventure.

“It is not only the physical challenge of getting across the Nullarbor on a 50cc, but the challenge mentally,” he said.

He said raising funds for beyondblue was an important part of the adventure, and the challenge.

The group’s first fund-raiser, a mega garage sale, is on Saturday 1 March, in Marna Street, Healesville.

The group has garnered support from a number of households, some of whom will hold their own garage sales, and others who have donated goods to be sold at Scootarbor stalls.

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OOZING WITH CHARM AND LUXURY SET high above the main street in Warburton, this picturesque home is a hop, skip and a jump away from the various cafes renowned for their delicious food and aromatic coffee.

The house is spread over two levels, with a master bedroom downstairs including built-in robes and a spacious ensuite with spa bath. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, island bench and lots of extra storage space.

The dining area opens out to the back deck through French doors and leads to the

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The lounge is separated by a feature wood fireplace into a lounge and a study/ sitting area. The laundry is open and bright with lots of storage. The second floor is divided into two separate wings. In one, an extra living area upstairs adjoins a bedroom with built-in robes and big spa bathroom.

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With some of the best views ever seen this sensational property has the best of both worlds! Approx. 20 acres (7.89 Ha) with an impressive 4 y.o home offering 4 bedrooms plus a study, 2 bathrooms, 4 living areas including a multi-purpose room, ducted heating & cooling, huge butlers pantry, a relaxing outdoor entertaining area - overlooking the magnificent view. Previously known as “Britannia Falls Winery” with Award Winning vines looked after by winemaker Mac Forbes. Also includes the original barn, a dam plus a 2 bedroom dwelling - ideal as either a B & B, dependant´s accommodation or Cellar Door (STCA). There are also paddock area´s if you have horses, a large 18m x 8m shed & all this in the picturesque Yarra Valley. A great lifestyle, often dreamed about - but seldom found!

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“Shirley Heights” - 157 ACRES Renowned horse property in the picturesque Yarra Valley only approx. 1 1/4 hour from Melbourne. An impressive 5 bedroom residence with dual living overlooks the substantial pastured & fenced property. Abundant water with 13 mg. diversion permit plus spring fed dam and bore, massive Indoor Riding arena (80m x 20m) plus 2 outdoor arenas. There´s also a timber barn, stables, tack and feed rooms, round yard, 6 main paddocks plus day yards. Previously known as “Shirley Heights Equestrian Centre” with loads of opportunity. Ideal lifestyle property - buyers from $1.5m should inspect.

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Michelle Jones 0411 085 631 12 years

Sam Price 0438 795 190 5 years

Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 15 years

Laird Coulter 0419 007 917 42 years

Tracey Smedley 0439 679 217

Jenni Robinson Licensed Agent 14 years

Clare Morse Marketing Manager 9 years

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This conveniently located 3 bedroom home has a great look & feel. The appeal starts with a huge veranda facing north enjoying the valley views &continues inside with the spacious open plan living areas offering polished floors & wood heater. The master bedroom has its own semi ensuite bathroom & all bedrooms have robes. The updated kitchen looks out on the rear yard & offers plenty of bench space & storage. The double lock up garage has a remote door & the property has frontages to sealed roads. This property is an excellent choice for you as a lovely home or investment.

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Gorgeous Character Home & Planning Permit for New Home

In need of TLC this cute weatherboard home will get you the start you need. Comprising of 2 great size bedrooms, open plan living/ dining that creates a feeling of space throughout, hardwood floors, wood heater, large kitchen with gas cooking. Outside there is a little patio, ideal spot for BBQ, front verandah, the old shed out the back all on a compact and fenced allotment. Perfect start for the first home owner who is prepared to roll up the sleeves and put in a little hard work to reap the rewards and stop paying rent. Priced to sell!!!

The best of both worlds is available right in the heart of Yarra Junction. A three bedroom 100 year old weatherboard home with timber panelled walls & high ceilings. Also a current planning permit for a new three bedroom 2 bathroom home at the rear with separate driveway all ready for the astute investor/developer to build. Over 1000 square metres in total and with magnificent mountain views this property offers many choices-build & rent both; live in one & rent the other; sell both & reap the profits! Be quick to grab this opportunity!

Contact Michelle Jones on 0411 085 631 or 5967 1277 michelle@bellrealestate.com.au

Contact Tony Fanfulla on 0419 870 513 or 5967 1277 tony@bellrealestate.com.au

Michael Robinson 0418 505 635 28 years

Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 29 years

Peter Farrelly 0417 147 706 18 years

Michelle Jones 0411 085 631 12 years

Sam Price 0438 795 190 5 years

Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 15 years

Laird Coulter 0419 007 917 42 years

Tracey Smedley 0439 679 217

Jenni Robinson Licensed Agent 14 years

Clare Morse Marketing Manager 9 years

Carly De Graaf Property Manager

Michelle Karanikich Property Manager

Nicky McDonald Property Management

Tegan Ward Property Management

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Meg Charlwood, bringing Ray White_Know How to the Yarra Valley.

Passionate about maximising the value of your property.

With unwavering passion and impressive industry experience, we’re proud to have respected Sales Consultant, Meg Charlwood, join our outstanding team at Ray White Lilydale. Meg will be expanding our services into the Yarra Valley where she has already built excellent relationships within the community and has a deep knowledge of the Yarra Valley’s local market. With Ray White Know How, Meg has all it takes to sell your property, with her individual approach and enthusiastic customer service.

Mobile : 0499 899 332

Ray White_Know How to raise the bar in property management Exceptional property management means confidence for property investors. With the Ray White Know How, you’ll have the security of knowing that your requests are in capable hands and your local property manager, Paige Reynolds is fully equipped with the skills and systems to manage your investment.

Ray White Lilydale 164 Main Street, Lilydale VIC 3140 T: 03 9735 5050 F: 03 9739 5080

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Mobile : 0488 991 262

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WARBURTON $30,000 PLUS STOCK

1. OF 00 I -1 SA .3 T 0P M

BU S FO ON IN R LY ESS SA LE

WOORI YALLOCK $300,000 - $330,000

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WESBURN

$690,000 PLUS

RE PR D IC U E C ED

MVM

First Home Owners or Investors

´Living Element´ - Warburton Chic

Market Garden/Cattle/Horses 18.5 acres approx

* Brick home on 3 bedrooms, master with ensuite

* Located in the heart of bustling Warburton

* Picturesque setting with pumping rights to the Little Yarra River

* Fenced, near level block (615m2 app)

* Stylish shop with a variety of home wares & great gift ideas

* 2 bedroom log cabin with large open fire

* Natural gas ducted heating, wood heater and air conditioner

* Level pasture land suitable for market garden or cattle/horses

* Elegant & interesting items

* Covered deck & double lock up garage, currently used as a man cave * Close to shops, transport and schools

* Rotunda, double garage, huge shed & chook pen

* Attracts locals plus the weekend tourist trade

* 3 phase power, electric fencing & fruit trees

* Strong street presence & a beautiful shop fit out, the hard work has been done

Open for Inspection Saturday 1 March 1.00-1.30pm

* Lease expires in January 2015 with options to renew

3 Barratt Court, Woori Yallock

* Wood fired pizza oven * Close to township

View on www.mcmath.com.au id no: 703831

View on www.mcmath.com.au id no: 707304

View on www.mcmath.com.au id no: 664392

Please Contact Ashleigh Hall or team on 59671800

Please Contact Ashleigh Hall or team on 59671800

Please Contact Ashleigh Hall or team on 59671800

$530,000

YARRA JUNCTION

$295,000 PLUS

RE PR D IC U E C ED

YARA JUNCTION

Acreage Lifestyle Opportunity on 5 Acres Approx

Neat as a Pin

* Set up for horses or small hobby farm

* One of two homes on low maintenance block on 305m2 (app) * 2 bedroom plus study home * Private entrance along a laneway * Fully renovated kitchen & bathroom * Landscaped block & single carport * Perfect for someone with a fast paced lifestyle or an investor * Walking distance to all amenities including transport school and shops

* 5 acres approx * 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom with 2 living areas * Flood lit arena (55x22), 4 paddocks & 3 stables * Large shed with high roofline * Established gardens and large lawn area * Walk to shops, public transport and schools View on www.mcmath.com.au id no: 644546

View on www.mcmath.com.au id no: 691600

Please Contact Ashleigh Hall or team on 59671800

Please Contact Briana McCarthy or team on 59671800

Ashleigh Hall Director/Licensed Agent

Chris Lord Sales Consultant

Ian Shipton Sales Consultant

Andrew McMath Licensed Agent

Lyndal McMath Hall Licensed Agent

Wendy Adams Licensed Agent

Melinda Darwall Licensed Agent

Mia McKay Sales Support/Administration

3371 Warburton Hwy Warburton

5966 2800

Briana McCarthy Personal Assistant

Kristen Johnston Professional Photographer

2460 Warburton Hwy Yarra Junction sales@mcmath.com.au

www.mcmath.com.au

5967 1800

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Due to our new ofice location at 272 Maroondah Highway Healesville Eview Real Estate Partners Yarra Valley can now offer a full property management service to our respected clients past and present managed by our experienced and dedicated property manager Jodie Young.

Is your property in good hands?

Are you 100% satisied with your current situation?

If you currently have a rental property and it is not being managed comprehensively, Eview Real Estate Partners Yarra Valley are now offering Your irst 2 months management fees with us, for FREE. Make the switch today and let us take responsibility for your property.

We will ensure we maximise your income and protect your greatest asset.

All you have to do is say YES! And we will look after the rest!!

Call me today on 5962 1053 to action a worry free 2014!

It’s often the simple steps that are missed which then cause greater problems to an Investment portfolio. Below are the steps we will believe can make a world of difference?

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Zero tolerance to rental arrears; contact should be made with tenant from day 1 and will continue daily until paid or further action required Regular routine inspections to be carried out and a detailed written report with photos provided to Owner, letters sent to tenant detailing indings Carry out stringent background checks on all prospective tenants Communicate effectively with clients and keep them informed every step of the way And most importantly treat each and every one of our clients as if it were the way we wish to be treated

“Your property is a valuable asset and therefore it is imperative that we target, attract and ultimately enter into a tenancy agreement with a tenant that is of the highest standards” For all your Property Management needs please contact Jodie Young on 5962 1053 or email yarravalleyrentals@eview.com.au or drop into the ofice for a chat at 272 Maroondah Highway Healesville.

Disclaimer, if your property is listed or managed with another agent please disregard this notice

For All Your Real Estate Needs

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Stuart Aldridge Director / Licensed Estate Agent M: 0402 464 511 Email: stuart.aldridge@eview.com.au Web: www.eview.com.au/stuartaldridge

David McKee Sales Consultant Phone: 0419 150 009 Email: david.mckee@eview.com.au Web: www.eview.com.au/davidmckee

Ian Vine Licensed Estate Agent M: 0488 179 767 Email: ian.vine@eview.com.au Web: www.eview.com.au/ianvine

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Some say the best way to succeed in business and investment is to keep good company. This shop has a big future if the success of its close company is to be considered. Situated Immediately opposite the hugely popular or even iconic Healesville business’; the Innocent bystander. The White Rabbit and the family favourite, the Beechworth Bakery.

The shop offers over 100 sq mtrs of easily accessible and very visible space and would suit Retail and Office uses.

Immediately next door to the transitioning site of the McKenzie Bus Terminal, this location exudes an air of excitement as the next big step in the evolution of our East End Business District takes shape.

Auction Date Sat 15th March @ 11:30am Open times Each Tuesday @ 1pm Thursday @ 11:00am Saturday @ 11:00am For details please Contact; Ian Vine Licensed Estate Agent 0488 179 767

Ian Vine Licensed Estate Agent M: 0488 179 767 Email: ian.vine@eview.com.au Web: www.eview.com.au/ianvine

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41 Smith Street, HEALESVILLE

7 Lawrence Court, HEALESVILLE

$359,000

$549,000 LI NE ST W IN G

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MVM

Inspect by Appointment or Scheduled OFI

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LEVEL CORNER BLOCK

QUALITY, LOCATION AND LIFESTYLE

Ideal property for a first home buyer, investor or the empty nester looking to downsize but not wanting to go into a unit. Set on approx 783 sqm block with a covered outdoor entertaining area. Features open plan living, gas cooking, gas log fire, air conditioning and gas hot water service, plus an enormous garage workshop ideal for

This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on approx 636m2 very close to town, totally delivers on all fronts.

All of the bedrooms are a good size & the master with ensuite & WIR has wonderful views out to the hills. The kitchen is stylishly finished with quality appliances & opens out to the spacious dining area & family room. The formal lounge with doors opening to the verandah supplies an area of the home where you can sit, relax & take in the great views. The home also offers GDH, air con & solar hot water. This really is a quality home & a must see for those wanting a wonderful lifestyle in a sought after area, just a short walk to town.

a tradie or great storage. Leased till September 2014 @ $350.00 per week.

2/5 Rutter Avenue, HEALESVILLE

81 Newgrove Road, HEALESVILLE

$128,750

OFFERS ABOVE $550,000

T C A R T N O D UNDER PCERTIES REQUIRE O MORE PR

CENTRAL LOCATION

YUONGA (BEAUTIFUL HOME) CIRCA 1912 Here is an opportunity to purchase a delightful piece of Healesville History. A country retreat designed so that

Rear 285m2 block of land backing onto parkland in the centre of town with absolute walking distance to

it would take full advantage of the views to the surrounding mountains. It remains here today set amidst almost 2 acres of delightful old world gardens. Featuring 3 b/r’s & 2 bathrooms, open, light-filled living area with open

everything. Plans & Permits ready to go. Come and inspect!

fireplace & wide views to the mountains.

20 Hillcrest Grove, HEALESVILLE

$280,000 - $300,000

OFFERS ABOVE $700,000

3.9 ACRES WITH PLANNING PERMISSION

BEAUTIFUL HOME / BEAUTIFUL VIEWS

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7 Blackmore Street, CHUM CREEK

Inspect by Appointment Only

Hidden away at the end of a no through sealed road offering a balance of cleared and light bush. Power, water, phone and gas available but not connected. Vendors have obtained Planning Approval, so come and build the dream. Call for more information.

This stunning home features 3 BR & study with ensuite to main BR, dble glazing throughout, dble car accomm. with remote door and internal access.This property has been beautifully built offering higher ceilings and feature timber flooring starting from the entrance down the magnificent staircase and into the vast open living area that then leads onto the entertaining area. Set on almost 1 acre - only an inspection will reveal the beauty of this property. Offering peace and tranquillity and yet still within convenient distance to the Main Street.

25 Benton Road, HEALESVILLE

OFFERS ABOVE $275,000

$215,000 H A A LF PP A RO C R X E

55 River Street, HEALESVILLE

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AT THE END OF A COUNTRY LANE

Character Cottage on the Watts River right in the heart of town; walk to schools, shops and cafes. Comprising modern kitchen and bathroom, feature open fire place plus gas wall furnace and air conditioning.

This lovely half acre block is located a brief 15 minute stroll from the main street of Healesville. Situated at the very end of Benton Road looking out toward Mt Riddell, the peace and quiet will truly make this a haven to build a new home upon.

Set on approx 900m2 allotment featuring an abundance of fruit trees and with large garage plus carport. Great first home or ideal Accommodation Cottage (STCA).

A planning permit and plans for an environmentally sustainable contemporary home are available along with many other reports. Services such as gas, electricity and water are available. All the hard work has been done, call now for an inspection.

232 Maroondah Highway, Healesville

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Mt Evelyn Special is a state government school for students aged 5 to 18 years with a moderate intellectual disability including ASD and physical

Serving our community, serving you

disability.

The school has Amaze (Autism Victoria) certification.

School tours available anytime.

Welcome to the board Michael Janssen, Joy McConachy, Chris Brown and Jim Child

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Please phone us on 9736 2499

Michael

Joy

Chris

Jim

The Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank® branches are delighted to welcome three new Directors, and to welcome back Jim Child as Deputy Chairman. ‘We are indeed fortunate that people of such calibre are willing to offer their time and their talents to serve their community in a volunteer capacity,’ says Chairman Peter Kimberley.

Supporting local life

Mt Evelyn Special Developmental School

20 Burdap Drive Mt Evelyn Phone 9736 2499

Phone: (03) 9739 1441 ames specialises in designing and hand making of engagement rings and specific jewellery pieces.

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Stock Removers

Kay and staff members Jen and Michelle offer personal service in attending to customers particular purchases from our wide range of distinctive jewellery pieces.

(Yarra Glen Knackery)

Oliver Kuhl M: 0438 112 210

Also stockists of Citizen, Bulova, Classique, Adina and Cactus Children’s Watches

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Professional, prompt and discreet removal of livestock:

Celebrating our 30th Anniversary in Berwick. Many Specials Available until 28.2.14

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7 days a week Email: oliver@stockremovers.com.au 1121326-CA09-14

2 Blackburne Square, Berwick Ph/Fax: 9707 2647 • www.berwickjeweller.com.au

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March Sunday

Monday

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Thursday

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Racing at Yarra Valley Racing, Yarra Glen. 9730 1332

Scootabor Beyond Blue Garage Sale, Marna Street, Healesville.

5962 3032

Harness Racing at Yarra Glen. 9730 1332

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Marysville Lake Mountain Challenge, Marysville.

8480 3000

Polo at Flowerfield, Coldstream.

0428 882 333

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Toastmasters at Healesville. 5962 2634

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WinHort Yarra Ranges Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Dinner.

0418 301 614

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Marysville Long Lunch.

5963 4567 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Lunch, Warburton. 0439 039 171 Launch of History Boards at Badger Creek Old School. 5962 4758

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Regional Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Longest Lunch, Healesville.

5957 2813 14-15 Twilight at TarraWarra, Tarrawarra.

5962 3311 It Begins at the River, Oakridge Winery, Coldstream. 9738 9900

9 10 11 12 13 14 Eastern Challenge Heats at Yarra Valley Racing, Yarra Glen. 9730 1332

Herb and Chilli Festival, Wandin.

Car and Bike Show, Don Road, Healesville. 9737 9660 Yarra Valley Cup Day, Yarra Glen. 9730 1332 Farmer Wants a Knife at Oakridge Wines, Coldstream. 9738 9900

16 17 18 19 20 21 Toastmasters at Healesville. 5962 2634

Wandin Car and Bike Show. 0423 354 217

23 24 25 26 27 28 Scrabble Club, Healesville.

5962 2278.

8 Coranderrk Festival, Healesville.

0429 486 329 Herb and Chilli Festival, Wandin.

Family and Fauna Picnic at Healesville Sanctuary, Healesville.

5957 2813 Behind the Scenes at De Bortoli Wines, Dixons Creek. 5965 2271

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Autumnfest, Healesville.

0425 754 584 Hunters and Collectors, Rochford, Coldstream. 9695 7822

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Yarra Ranges Kindergartens Families interested in enrolling at Millgrove 4yo or any of our kinders at Belgrave, Coldstream, Launching Place, Montrose, Warburton and Woori Yallock 3yo and 4yo programs should contact Yarra Ranges Kindergartens on 59662225 or enrol@yarrarangeskindergartens.com.au Kindergarten Fee Subsidy available for eligible concession card holders.

Enrolments accepted from birth.

VicForests will undertake planned regeneration burns in the Central Highlands and West Gippsland regions in the coming months.

These regeneration burns are part of the annual prescribed burning plan for Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s forests and assist young eucalypt seedlings to regrow following timber harvesting operations.

VicForests is very conscious of the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sensitivity towards fire. While this process will result in some smoke, VicForests would like to assure residents that all activities will be closely monitored.

These burns are part of the planned burning program being undertaken in conjunction with the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) for 2014.

Ph: 9726 6999 Mob: 0416 291 812 www.balloonaholics.com.au â&#x20AC;˘ Party Supplies â&#x20AC;˘ Helium Balloons â&#x20AC;˘ Custom Print Banners â&#x20AC;˘ Gas Kits â&#x20AC;˘ Bouquets Delivered â&#x20AC;˘ Printed Balloons

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All burns are authorised prior to ignition and will be supervised throughout by trained staff on location.

Some burns will be conducted in the evening and night in line with new lower intensity burning practices, or to take advantage of favourable climatic conditions.

SPECIAL DISCOUNTED PACKAGE PRICES Get a group of friends, clients and work colleagues together to experience all the thrills of the day at the races in one of the following heavily discounted packages; ¡ Fully inclusive Corporate Marquee Package â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Only $120 per person (usually $160pp) ¡ Three course Yarraview Dining Package â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Only $55 per person (usually $98pp) ¡ Mini Marquees â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Only $150 each (usually $320 each) ¡ Trackside Enclosure Package â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Only $25 per person (usually $50pp) ¡ General Admission Tickets â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Only $10 per person (usually $20pp) Limited discounted packages available so book now to avoid missing out.

Visit www.yarravalleyracing.com.au to make a booking or call the Club on 9730 1332

Any residents wanting more information can contact the Victorian Bushfire Information line on 1800 240 667, or go to www.depi.vic.gov.au and click on the Bushfire Information link.

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Showroom open Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm (8 - 12 Saturdays)

• Household & Shopfront Glass Repairs • Insurance Work • Commercial & Domestic Glazing • Mirrors

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Phone 0422 158 714, 9725 3590

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Call your local Glass Supplier Ph/Fax: 5962 2888 Mobile: 0418 102 370 Prop. DAVID DUNCAN 24HRS - 7DAYS 16 HUNTER ROAD, HEALESVILLE

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ROB HOLLAND Phone 5967 4350 Mobile 0419 389 661

Reliable service Over 20 years’ experience Healesville, Yarra valley & Surrounding Areas

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All gardening services ❙ Mowing ❙ Rubbish Removal ❙ Hedges ❙ Gutter Cleaning ❙ Whipper Snipping ❙ Branch Removal

*Domestic * Commercial *New Installations *Maintenance Ph: 0418 172 328

• Hot Water Units • Roofing • Septic Tanks • Spouting • Down Pipes

IAN HARRIS Painting

I MOW ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

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• Water Services • All Small Maintenance Jobs • Gasfitting

PAINTERS/DECORATORS

GARDEN SERVICES

D.G. & V.M. CLINCH

Specialising In: • All Aspects of Stonework • Paving • Retaining Walls • Driveways • Landscape Construction • 3 Tonne Excavator with Augers

RS

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Classifieds FRIDGES & WASHERS

S E P T I C TA N K CLEANING

Re-conditioned, guaranteed, delivered, large range available.

Eastern Homewares, 42 Canterbury Road, Heathmont

24 HOUR SERVICE ALL AREAS

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1300 361 979 0407 674 808

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ANTENNA SPECIALIST

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REMOVAL SPECIALIST HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL SAFE WORK PRATICES FIREWOOD FOR SALE EXPERT PRUNING BLOCK CLEARING FARM WORK MULCHING ฀ FOR ALL ENQUIRIES CALL CARL ON:

HOUSEHOLD PUMP, Davey. $350. 5964 3213.

0418 721 643

IRRIGATION PIPES, 2 inch diametre, 9 metre long, 30 pipes, $1,500.

9730 1690.

Australian Government endorsed Installer

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• Tree & Stump Removal • Dangerous Tree Specialists • Storm Damage Cleanup • Mulching • Property Clearing • Excavations/Earthworks • Demolition • Fully Insured • Servicing the Yarra Valley for 17 years

MOBILITY SCOOTER, Pride Celebrity Deluxe, mechanically VGC, some guard damage. $950.

Phone 0438 582 029.

Coldstream.

5964 4331 or FREE 0408 644 331 QUOTES

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5964 6065, 0408 354 359

Pruning, Tree Removal Mulching Service Complete stump removal, Fully Insured, 20 years’ Experience.

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Fast & efficient service Local supplier to valley & surrounding areas Equestrian, Garden Supplies & Nurseries Yarra Valley Sawdust 5966 5705 or 9729 7782

PINE DECKING, second hand, treated pine decking, 70x19, reasonable condition, cover about 7m2, varying lengths up to 3 metres offer, Call Rob 5964 6914. Launching Place.

Classifieds DEATHS CROSS, Gladice Valerie.

Passed away peacefully at Sunlight Aged Care, Whittlesea on 18th February, 2014.

Aged 94 years.

Our thoughts are with her son James (Jim) and her niece Lorna at this sad time. Val will be greatly missed.

Rest in peace - Richard and Jacqui.

CELEBRANTS BRUCE SHAND, JP. Celebrant.

Weddings, namings, vow renewals.

All areas. Ph: 9879 6726.

For further information, call 136 186 or visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au/pets

1 Cubic Meter approx.

Pick up Powelltown Sawmill

FOR SALE BICYCLE, mens, Norco Scrambler, 21 gears, carrier, good for Warburton track. $150. 5962 6274.

DINING SETTING, all pine, table and 3 upholstered bench seats, with backs, storage space, EC. Bargain $200. 0431 267 041. Warburton.

DISPLAY FRIDGE, four sliding doors across top, four refrigerated doors underneath, motor as new, EC. $1,200ono.

5962 5075 A/H.

WASHING MACHINE, Fisher and Paykel, 5kg top loader, GC, 5 years old. $300. 0413 729 910.

WOOD HEATER, Coonara, midi, free standing, 3 speed fan, flue kit, slate base, used twice, EC. $1,200. 5962 2571.

ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES

Call our helpful classified team between 8.30am-6pm Mon-Fri for FREE advice!

Classifieds 1300 666 808

Will be held in the clubrooms, Don Road Sporting Complex on Saturday 29th March, 2014 commencing at 6:00pm. All welcome.

HEALESVILLE

COMPUTER REPAIRS

5 Ryans Road Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd of March, 8am-5pm YEARS OF COLLECTING ALL HAS TO GO!

Local Computer Service

HEALESVILLE

Repairs, Up-grades, Virus Removal. All problems fixed.

Accredited.

Tim 0417 383 683

Saturday 1st March 8:30am-3:30pm Household items, table and chairs, white, leather, modern, as new, coffee table and much, much more.

WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES If you need to sell and move on fast.

COMPUTER TUITION COMPUTER TRAINING and support. Friendly? relaxed tutorial at your pace on your computer.?

Call Rosy 0419 851 551.

HEALESVILLE Manna street Saturday 1st March, 8am start Multiple households, fundraiser for Beyond Blue, lots of bargains, BBQ breakfast and lunch. Raffle.

TO LET

POWELLTOWN, 29 Yarra Street, Saturday 1st March, 8:30am onwards.

Lots of good old stuff.

ARE YOU HAVING A GARAGE SALE?

WESBURN Newly renovated studio apartment, includes new bathroom and laundry facilities, natural light and mountain views. $200 per week. Angela 0422 570 090.

Call 0429 409 204

FLOATS AND TRANSPORT HORSE FLOAT, single, neat condition, tarpaulin made to fit, waterproof.

Healesville. $1,000 neg.

0425 728 546.

FOR SALE BAY GELDING, 16yo, very quiet, pretty, going to waste as rider is injured, vet check welcome, comes with references, known locally, up to date with dental, worming, etc, easy to catch, shoe, float, has been used for adult riders, polite and educated. $2,000. 0425 728 546. Healesville.

HAY AND SILAGE HAY, grass, square bales. $7 each. 0438 050 412.

Silvan.

Place your advert now for only $39 and you will get:

3cm x 3cm box advert in your local Mail Newspaper and a Garage Sale Sign Pack!

The pack includes 4 x waterproof signs, a marker and tips to make your sale a success!

Phone 5945 0600

LOUNGE, Jacobean, plus matching chair, EC. $900, the pair. 0420 698 553.

PROFESSIONAL

DISCRIMINATION IN ADVERTISING IS UNLAWFUL The Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 1995 makes it unlawful for an advertiser to show any intention to discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, age, marital status, political or religious belief or physical features, disability, lawful sexual activity/sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status or on the basis of being associated with a person with one of the above characteristics, unless covered by an exception under the Act. As Star News Group could be legally liable if an unlawful advertisement is printed, Star News Group will not accept advertisements that appear to break the law. For more information about discrimination in advertising, contact your legal advisers or the Equal Opportunity Commission.

POSITIONS VACANT

CURTAINS

059 CURTAINS

Want to place an ad but not sure where to start?

THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE HEALESVILLE PONY CLUB INC.

5966 7202

Beautiful made to measure curtains.

Choose from a full range of samples, accessories and blinds.

We have a qualified interior decorator who offers you an obligation free measure, quote and fitting.

No deposit and a guarantee of professional workmanship.

COCKER SPANIEL, purebred, male, black, 15 months old, very active, 978102100077589. $250.

0413 186 683.

PUBLIC NOTICES

WOORI YALLOCK 21 View Street, Saturday 1st March, 8am-3pm. Moving house sale.

SEWING MACHINE, Singer 222K, antique, perfect condition, portable, $524. 0429 624 981. Healesville.

IAL EC FROM

SUPER SUMMER SPECIAL $20.00

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• 20 years experience • Home Theatre Setup • Poor Reception Specialists • TV/Phone/Data Points • Government Endorsed Installers • Lifetime warranty - Locally made

Kiln Dried Hardwood OFFCUTS

23 Marina Street

PORTABLE SCOOTER, Liberty, light weight, fits in boot, also free standing self help pole. $1,615.

9730 1780. Yarra Glen.

John

INSTALLED TODAY

MULCH, PINE & HARDWOOD SAWDUST & SHAVINGS, WOOD CHIPS ETC

C1044686-KK32-12

TROY HANSEN Ph: 5966 5917 Mob: 0401 327 149

Phone:

FIREWOOD

THIS IS IT, THE BIG ONE!!

25 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE

• TREES PRUNED, LOPPED, FELLED AND REMOVED • WOODCHIPPING AND STUMPGRINDING QUALITY MULCH FOR SALE • QUALIFIED ARBORIST • PROMPT RELIABLE SERVICE • EXCELLENT RATES

CALL JIM

ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE

GARAGE SALES

Call Roger 0418 533 740 Phone/Fax 5966 9518 FULLY INSURED

PETS & SERVICES

New rules apply to the advertising of dogs and cats for sale.

It is now an offence to advertise the sale of a dog or cat unless the microchip identification number of the animal is included in the advertisement or notice.

A registered domestic animal business may use its Council business registration number as an alternative.

FIREWOOD

HOSPITAL BED, manual, good condition, $350.

0429 624 981. Healesville.

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GOLF CLUBS, A grade, bag, buggie and extras. $150. 9723 4709. 0411 417 885.

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SEWING MACHINE, Singer, tredle, circa 1930, 6 drawers, EC. $395.

9756 7319.

Appliance Industry Assoc. member.

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Mobile 0419 131 958 SERVICING ALL AREAS BOB WALLACE AND SONS

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• Septic Tanks • Treatment Plants • Grease Traps • EPA Licence • Portable Toilets

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YARRA VALLEY SEPTIC TANK CLEANING 5962 4841

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RUBY TANTRA

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HYDRO JET BLOCKED DRAINS

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WALKERS WANTED 963517-JL36-11

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1300 859 829 - 0407 356 441 CCTV DRAIN CLEANING

ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES

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FOR SALE

TREE LOPPING/SURGERY

C683922-SJ2-9

SEPTIC TANKS

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Ph: 5968 4446 Mobile: 0407 529 902

Walkers wanted to deliver newspapers and catalogues in Healesville, Coldstream, Yarra Glen.

New venture so all invited to apply. Ideally suited for students, mums, pensioners or those just wanting exercise. Please leave name, address and phone number.

Patanga Distributors 0409 632 143 1116237-RMB05-14

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POSITIONS VACANT

Wheel&Deal

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

BOATS & MARINE

A full time position is available for an experienced/qualified pre-press operator with a busy print shop in the Yarra Valley.

The successful candidate will need to be well organised and thorough, be able to work in a team environment and have experience with Adobe & Corel software.

The duties will include file correction, creation, imposition and colour correction. Preparation for CTP and digital print, and operation of digital printing & plate making equipment.

Customer contact will be required.

A creative flair would be useful, but this is not a design job, it is pre-press.

Apply jobapplication@breenprinting.com.au 1121142-PB09-14

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WAIT STAFF

LOCAL LAWS RANGER • Temporary Full Time (9-10 months) • Salary (Band 5) from $60,658 per annum, plus super

Experienced, friendly wait staff required for casual/ full time position at Tokar Estate Winery Restaurant.

Must have good customer service, attention to detail and current RSA. Contact Rita Tokar on 5964 9585 or email: rita@tokarestate.com.au with resume.

LOCAL LAWS OFFICERS (WEEKEND PATROL) 2 POSITIONS

POSITIONS VACANT

• Temporary Part Time – 12 months (16 hours per fortnight) • Salary (Band 4) from $42.54 and $56.65 ph (weekend penalties included), plus super For more information please visit to our website.

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CARAVAN, Millard, 5m, 1992, dbl island bed, roll out awning, electric brakes, front boot, EC, T99-286. $13,000ono. Ph: 5962 4261.

JAYCO, Penguin, 2006, outback, many extras for off road, camp outback in comfort, VGC, $15,500.

9735 1308.

FARM VEHICLES /MACHINERY TRACTOR, Ferguson, FE35, petrol, including 6' mower, VGC, thousands recently spent, a very good tractor. $4,990.

0419 575 039.

Cars, Utes, 4WD’s and Vans wanted Any Condition $$$ PAID FREE PICK UP

HOLDEN, Berlina, VZ 2006, black, auto, 4 speed, sedan, 167,237 kms, PDW 18 inch rims, CC, 6 cyl, 3.6L petrol, rear park assist, airbags, towbar, electric and tinted windows, sound system with Panasonic touch screen head unit, 2 x 12 inch kicker subs, amp, 6 x speakers, iPod connectivity, interior EC, black/grey.

Need to upgrade to a trade vehicle due to work commitments. Vehicle is in EC, been driven responsibly and has been serviced regularly. New number plates will be supplied as personalised plates 'RHYZ' will not be transferred on sale. Reg expires 17/05/14. RWC will be supplied. $12,000ono. All enquiries Mob: 0418 274 312.

MOTORCYCLES SUZUKI, GSXR 750 K2, yellow/black, EC, well looked after, low 13,000kms, new rear tyre, no reg or RWC, engine number R737138005. $6,300. 5964 7867, 0456 614 717.

OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK PHONE 9728 1044 LMCT 8887

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CARS REMOVED - WANTED

1300 654 910

$ C1094780-JO40-13

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NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED VEHICLE AN ADVANTAGE

$ $ Open 7 days $ $ $ CARS TRUCKS VANS 4WDs

Drive In - Min $250 to $3,000 (complete) IMLACHS - 1602 Centre Rd, Springvale, 3171 2018773v4

1300 652 070

LMCT 1229

or apply online at WWW.FERMA X .COM.AU

Est. 1980

BOATS & MARINE

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Always wanted to work in: ➤ Aged Care Govt. ➤ Disability funded ➤ Home & Community Care?

ENROL NOW for 201 funded Courses in

Boronia, Frankston, Dandenong, Cranbourne, Hampton Park & Box Hill.

9761 2156

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(STUDENTS, ADULTS, RETIREES, FAMILIES, ETC)

Call Kelly:

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WE DELIVER TO YOU AREAS AVAILABLE IN YOUR SUBURB REGULAR WORK WITH FLEXIBLE HOURS ALL AGES WELCOME

Please call us at

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POSITIONS VACANT

Letterbox delivery of community newspapers and advertising materials on a weekly basis.

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Required part time for Woori Yallock, 15-20 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Two casual relievers for management, approximately 5 weeks per year. 0409 084 181.

Get paid while you walk !

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Fun run all the way home

By KATH GANNAWAY WITH a cast of around 700 runners, improvements to the running track and the introduction of the first half marathon event and electronic timing, the 11th Warburton Up and Running Fun Run was tipped to be the best ever.

And, according to spokeswoman Sue Hoffman, it was.

Sue said all the planning along with great support from the business community and the CFA and SES volunteers, topped by perfect running weather - cool and sunny - it all came together for a hugely successful and enjoyable day.

“Two of our perennial problems, parking and timing, were solved with the Crockett Group giving us access to the resort area for parking and Tomato Timing coming on board with electronic timing.

“They were brilliant, the results were up on their website within an hour of the end of the event,” she said.

Sue said the event was a mix of locals and visitors, with one runner coming from Switzerland and lots of others coming from all around Melbourne and further afield.

Runner Simon Holloway did his first half marathon at Warburton and in a ‘thank you’ to the organisers said he was looking forward to repeat-

ing the experience next year.

“It is a major credit to the Warburton community to be able to put on such a well-organised, professional and efficient running event. There was nothing that could have been better planned or delivered on the day,” he said.

Sue said the involvement of families and children was a focus of the event and that demographic was also building each year.

“Our oldest competitor, Colin Steer, from Launching Place is 80 years old, and two other Steer family members also competed successfully, Asha in the 5km and Lania in the 10km.

“We even had some quite small children in the longer distances this year. Our youngest competitor was seven in the 5km walk, but there were also a number of toddlers in prams who completed the walk,” she said.

The youngest competitor in the 10km was Ashleigh Gasson, 9, from Emerald and the fastest team in the 10km event was Croydon Masters Athletics Club.

Warburton Up and Running is held on the last Sunday of February each year.

See more Up and Running photos on the Mail on-line at mail.starcommunity.com.au. The link for results is http://tomatotiming.racetecresults. com/Results.aspx?CId=16&RId=28165

Under 16’s 5km Run Winners Anya (11) of Boronia, Asha (15) of Launching Place, Brodie (15) of Don Valley, Hannah (13) of Melbourne and Josh (11) of Woori Yallock. 115489

Runners start the 10km race. 115489

Winners of the Half Marathon, Gemma Maini of Tyabb and Matthew Davy of Rye 115489 Pictures: GREG CARRICK

Isabel Teegen from Germany won the 5km Run. 115489_06

Overall 10km winner Amelia Aslamives from Melbourne. 115489

Matthew Davy of Rye won the half marathon. 115489

Shanelle (16), Branesho (14), Katarina (13), Vicki (12) with Jeannibe Strokbeck and Shauna Lamers from Worawa Aboriginal College. 115489

Chloe (13) of Olinda, Zoe (11) of Seville, Safin (11) of Warburton, Max (10) of Launching Place and Aaron (11) of Olinda celebrate their wins in the 2km run. 115489

Love of sport bringing the different cultures together

By JESSE GRAHAM EASTERN Health staff will face off against Aboriginal athletes in a special netball tournament and football match this weekend in Healesville.

The second annual community sports day will be held on Sunday 2 March, at Healesville’s Don Road Sporting Complex, and aims to promote the importance of Indigenous health in the area.

The action of the day will kick off at 10am, when a netball tournament will begin between Eastern Health staff and experienced Aboriginal players.

A football match will follow

the tournament, beginning at 2pm.

Eastern Health’s Senior Aboriginal Service Development officer Vera Webber said that Eastern Health would be using the day to raise awareness about health issues facing the Indigenous community, as part of the group’s work to close the health gap between Indigenous and nonIndigenous Australians.

“One of the great things about the day is how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and non-Indigenous Australians can use sport to celebrate the spirit of reconciliation,” she said.

“We can all play a part in

breaking down cultural barriers and ensuring we have a better knowledge about Australia’s Indigenous people.”

To accompany the sporting action, community health information will be available at the event, with details about services and programs for the area given out.

Ms Webber said she encouraged anyone in the area with an interest in sport or community health to come down and support the event.

For more information, contact Eastern Health on 1300 342 255.

Jo Voce, left, and Vera Webber are excited for the tournament being held by Eastern Health this Saturday. 115492 Picture: ROB CAREW

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�� Connecting people with local sport…

Seville bats take command of finals POSITIONS for finals are up for grabs in the Yarra Valley Cricket Association’s premier grade, DJ Strachan Shield, with up to six teams vying for three positions.

Only reigning premiers Seville have sewn up their finals ticket with the rest clambering over themselves to feature beyond the home and away season.

Despite clinching a finals berth last week, Seville certainly hasn’t taken its foot off the pedal with a commanding performance with the bat on day one of its clash at Mount Evelyn.

After a bright start, Seville were pegged back by the home side with an intriguing battle ensuing between bat and ball.

Adam Burns got things rolling for the visitors, but wickets to Kane Jones kept things in check.

With Gareth Fraser eeking out wickets on consecutive balls on the stroke of lunch, the Blues were left at 4/103 with the game well in the balance.

Rohan Prouse (67) was playing a dogged innings, and despite looking scratchy early, his innings blossomed after the tea break, and with the support of a flourishing innings from Andy Kay, the Blues took the game away from Mount Evelyn.

With an 88 run stand with Prouse, followed by a 96 run partnership with Ryan Akers (41), Kay took toll on the tiring attack with a wide arrange of shots showcasing his experience and skill to score a much deserved century and virtually bat his side to an unbreakable position posting 318.

If Mount Evelyn is to feature in finals action it will need to chase the large target.

They certainly possess the firepower to keep the run rate at the asking rate but on recent performances the bigger question is can they bat the 75 overs against a formidable attack to ensure they give themselves a chance of chasing the target.

Healesville is hosting Woori Yallock in a key clash for both sides.

Woori Yallock have remained in the hunt for finals action despite being in the bottom half of the ladder for the majority of the season.

Facing a struggling Healesville outfit, which has found the going tough since the Christmas break, the Tigers batted first in an intriguing battle between bat and ball on day one of this contest.

Brad Chandler (3/19) made early inroads into the visitors’ line-up and looked to be sending the Bloods up the right path but stout innings by Paul Broussard (41) and Ryan Smith (23) looked to have Woori Yallock on the path to a decent total with plenty of fire power in the shed.

Tim Diggins (46) did his best to provide the innings with some grunt, however expert bowling from Dylan Moore (3/21) and Brian Scanlon (2/23) pegged things back for the home side to see the Tigers bowled out for 181 on the stroke of stumps.

The game looks well set with the inform Tigers attack ready to pounce on any weakness shown by the stumbling Bloods.

Healesville certainly has the line-up capable of chasing the total, however much rests on the shoulders of captain Geoff Stock and his top order crew to give this innings some momentum or they could find themselves short again.

Yarra Junction continues its march towards finals action with a dogged display with the bat against a disciplined Hoddles Creek bowling outfit.

Batting first on the lush Yarra Junction oval, the home side battled itself as much as the opposition as it struggled to build any partnerships of significance.

Young quicks Nick Lawlor (4/58) and Dave Chesney (3/30) continually had the knack of picking up crucial wickets when the Eagles looked threatening.

Contributions from Daniel Sharp (44 n.o.), Chipper Robertson (34) and Marcus Hottes (27) ensured the home side finished the day with a decent total of 210.

However the team will be ruing the missed opportunity to completely bat the Wombats out of the contest.

Yarra Junction certainly possess the bowling stocks to snuff out a Hoddles Creek challenge with the bat, however the visitors have found some form with the willow in recent weeks.

The final game of the round followed a familiar trend for Coldstream as it hosted Warburton-Millgrove in another key clash for finals billing.

The Crocs batted first and looked well placed as inform opener Danny Adams looked to impose himself on another attack as his season continues to blossom.

Adams built steadily from the outset and set a solid foundation for the remaining batsmen to build upon.

With the unstoppable force looking at his third consecutive century, the Burras prized the key wicket of Adams for 68 and then set themselves on getting back in the contest.

There were even contributions for the rest of the Crocs batsmen, but none of them could put the Crocs in a commanding position as spinner Tim McKail (4/37) turned the screws and evened the score for Warburton-Millgrove as they bowled the home side out for 181.

Warburton-Millgrove still have an outside chance of featuring in finals action and will be confident of chasing the total with a disciplined performance with the bat.

Coldstream holda the aces with an expert pace attack, but if they are slightly off, the Burras’ experience will cash in.

DJ STRACHAN SHIELD Yarra Junction 210 (Sharp 44 n.o., Robertson 34, Hottes 27, Lawlor 4/58, Chesney 3/30) v Hoddles Creek.

Coldstream 181 (Adams 68, Brambilla 23, McKail 4/37) v Warburton-Millgrove.

Healesville v Woori Yallock 181 (Diggins 46, Broussard 41, Smith 23, Chandler 3/19, Moore 3/21, Scanlon 2/23).

Seville 318 (Kay 109, Prouse 67, Akers 41, Witherdin 3/45, Jones 3/62) v Mount Evelyn.

RA FINGER TROPHY Seville 7/307 (Oates 107, Woodford 73, Smith 32, Bourke 4/81) v Yarra Glen.

Healesville 127 (Davern 42, Smith 23, Smith 5/44, Webb 1/18) v Woori Yallock.

Yarra Junction 258 (Osborne 72, Fall 70, Chesney 3/27, Robertson 2/17) v Hoddles Creek.

Warburton-Millgrove v Coldstream 8/301 (Taylor 106, Wagner 58 n.o., Larder 27, Loughnan 3/71, Mortimer 2/30).

C GRADE Seville 0/55 (N Proctor 31 n.o.) v Mount Evelyn 137 (Doyle 31 n.o., Lane 30, Rackham 4/25, Mullins 3/43).

D GRADE Wandin 6/273 (Chesney 5/52, O’Brien 63, Mckenzie 61 n.o., Foden 51) v Hoddles Creek 1/39.

Coldstream 118 (Wheeler 60, McRory 4/8) v Powelltown 1/124 (Long 57, McRory 48 n.o).

Launching Place 117 (Colling, Rowley 20,Cook 3/27, Dowdell 2/18) v Yarra Junction 5/46 (Se Jordan 15 n.o., Black 2/23).

Mount Evelyn 225 (Robertson 47, Wilson 42 n.o., Westaway 29, Spargo 4/38, Johnson 2/40, Van Veen 2/47) v Seville 1/10.

C GRADE V D GRADE Healesville 93 (Nolan 38, Fitzpatrick 19, Piergrosse 2/15, Voight 1/11) v Launching Place 1/45 (Mon-Aphai 19 n.o., Jenkins 17, Bolch 1/15).

ONE DAY GRADE Yarra Junction 9/141 (Mallick 41 n.o., Dipietrantonio 3/16) d Silvan 6/290 (Dipietrantonio 56, Rowe 45 n.o., Thompson 3/31).

Wandin 6/241 (Corrin 58 n.o., Trembath 43 ret, Alderman 40 ret, Smith 3/26) v Woori Yallock 7/174 (Collette 40 ret, Collette 42 ret, Alderman 3/27, Thorne 2/8).

UNDER 16 Healesville White 7/161 (Seymour 47, Fry 34, McGrath 34 n.o., Price 4/34) d Seville Gold 132 (Caldwell 35, Kear 23, Hellary 3/22).

Healesville Red 4/161 dec (Daly 50 n.o., Senior 37 n.o., Seqeuira 2/7) d outright Warburton/Launching Place 9/23 a.o. (Zanatta 5/5, Evans 2/2).

Coldstream 97 (Crossman 23, Cook 2/21) d Yarra Junction/Hoddles Creek 110 (Chesney 33, Gall 30, Gower 2/5, Simon 2/11).

Mount Evelyn 7/145 (M. Oultram 51 n.o., Robertson 18 n.o., Williams 18, Smith 3/13, Whelan 2/27) d Yarra Glen 5/187 (Archer 50 n.o., Adamson 50 n.o., Oultram 2/24, Shepherd 1/19).

Seville Blue v Bye.

Scoreboard HEALESVILLE GREYHOUND ASSOCIATION RACE RESULTS SUNDAY 23 FEBRUARY Race One: Miss Geeves, Phoenix Phards, Django Time.

Race Two: Two for Twelve, Whoosha, Cloudy Sky. Race Three: High Babe, Acola Magic, Big Jake.

Race Four: Pilbara Gold, Man Mountain, Black Leveque, Micky Beez.

Race 5: Dirty Mary, Mr Kansas, Miss Hot Vegas, Crowdza Talking.

Race Six: Five Star Knocka, Good Old Oscar, Here Comes Alex.

Race Seven: Vapour Strom, Paddy’s Ari, Fly Freddie.

Race Eight: Paddy’s Junior, Miss Trew Star, Jebrynah Storm.

Race Nine: Soldier Spy, Black Thor, Talk and Run. Race 10: Dozer Boy, Wild Douglas, Queer Banana.

Race 11: Matt’s Entity, Unbound, Wealth.

Race 12: Arizona Showman, Summerland, Kerser.

WARBURTON GOLF CLUB RESULTS WEDNESDAY 19 FEBRUARY - 4BBB STABLEFORD Winners: Murch and Hadfield (47 points on a C/B.) Runner Up: Slater and Ray (47). Balls down to 41.

Nearest the Pin: 3rd - Pote, 12th - Seed, 17th - Murch.

TWILIGHT-THURSDAY Winner: Hendy (22 points).

Runner Up: Judkins (21). Balls down to 17.

Nearest the Pin: 12th - Kennedy, 15th - Murch, 17th Kennedy.

SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY - PAR A Grade: Staples (+3) B Grade: Ward (+6). Balls down to -1.

Nearest the Pin: 3rd - Waters, 5th - Kennedy, 9th - Staples, 10th - Chisholm, 12th - Ireson, 15th - Johnson.

HEALESVILLE BOWLING CLUB PENNANT RESULTS SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY Healesville 1 (18/101) d Mount Waverley 3 (0/52).

Healesville 2 (16/87) d Heatherdale 6 (2/75).

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