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YARRA Ranges Council resolved at its 25 February meeting to notify the public that the Olinda Outdoor Pool, which was closed in November due to damage, will not be opened again for the summer period. Although summer ended on 28 February, the summer period that outdoor pools in the Yarra Ranges are open in spans from November-March. If repairs were to happen throughout the year, the earliest time that the pool would be open again is in November. Councillor Jim Child raised the urgent motion at the meeting and said the notice of the pool remaining closed was a formality, due to the extensive nature of the pool’s damage.

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COMMUNITY members were silenced at last Thursday night’s Mount Evelyn Township Improvement Committee (METIC) meeting discussing the future of Morrisons.

The Station House was overflowing as community members including former mayor Tim Heenan, Member for Evelyn Christine Fyffe and former Member for Evelyn Heather McTaggart attended. Morrisons Board of Governance member Geoff McPherson made a 15-minute statement outlining the board’s orderly transition plan as Morrison House heads towards insolvency.

Director Social and Economic Development Ali Wastie said Morrisons was committed to holding the public meeting at the METIC Meeting.

“The announcement from Morrisons is just over a week old,” she said.

“This was an opportunity for members of the public to voice their concerns and issues.”

All meeting attendees with questions had to submit their questions to METIC, with an answer to be given at a later date.

Mount Evelyn Environment Protection and Progress Association (MEEPA) President Franc Smith said while no-one expected immediate answers, they wanted a chance to at least ask Mr McPherson for clarification of the prepared statement.

“After Mr McPherson’s statement had been read, attempts were made to ask questions but were met with hostile remarks like ‘you are out of order’,” he said.

“The meeting was closed and the public for all intents and purposes were dismissed.

“It was an absolute denigration of anything democratic.”

Current Morrisons CEO Joe Deregon said from his perspective all things were going well in regards to the closure.

“All the things we need to do to protect students and the community are in place alongside huge support from the

council and Human Services,” he said.

“If there is an unhappy contingent, they need to ask themselves what exactly they are unhappy about.

“We have every intention to go quite seamlessly to the end - the best thing the community can do is support us.”

Mr Deragon said he could understand that the community just wanted a good resolution and a smooth transition into the next stage to protect their children and support of the house.

“Do I worry about each of their concerns - not really, we just want to create a smooth transition,” he said.

“We want to have an orderly output of information to the public.”

At the annual general meeting in 2013, Morrisons reported a loss of around $500,000 - the 2013 results, subjected to audit, will also report in a loss for the year.

Mr McPherson said a multitude of significant compliance and risk management issues were identified in late 2013 that former CEO Jan Simmons was aware of.

“In order to address these long-standing critical issues it has been necessary in 2014 to engage additional staff to improve compliance with the agreements Morrisons has with its funding providers,” he said.

“This has led to an additional financial burden of some $350,000 - Morrisons is facing a $30,000 fine for non-compliance in its agreements and is currently doing all things to comply with its obligations to avoid such a fine.

“As a consequence of these failures of leadership, management, operational control, financial accountability and fiduciary responsibility, together with a further round of funding changes, the board has been unable to frame an acceptable budget for 2014.”

Ms Fyffe said Morrison House had the same opportunity to access the Coalition Government’s record $1.2 billion a year investment in government subsidised training as any other provider.

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“It can be confirmed that the

Shire of Yarra Ranges continues to support the availability of all buildings and facilities currently used by Morrisons,” he said.

“There is a readiness from these bodies to commit resources and time ensuring that the closure of the current Morrisons operation is an orderly process that is compliant with regulations and legal requirements.”

Mr McPherson reiterated that

the closure of Morrisons was not a choice from the board, rather a legal and technical obligation.

He said priority was being given to keep all Morrisons staff fully informed and supported as they fielded questions from their teams, students and community families.

A special meeting with all key funding providers took place on Friday that was co-hosted by the Direc-

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THE announced closure of Morrisons in Mount Evelyn last week has sparked concerned of the lack of vocation education and postsecondary learning in the region.

The education and training organisation employed 180 people was a leading not-for-profit provider of State and Federal government funded accredited training, along with Upper Yarra Community House and Healesville Living and Learning Centre in the Yarra Valley.

The 2011 ABS Census data shows the Yarra Ranges highest education attainment of certificates is 7.2 per cent higher than Metro Australia and 0.3 per cent higher in advanced diploma at-

tainments.

Yarra Valley Educational Precinct committee leader Bernard Dobson said the closure of Morrisons meant the outer-east was now the most educationally underprivileged region in Melbourne in regard to post-secondary education.

The closure of Swinburne at Lilydale last year sent shockwaves through the Yarra Ranges communities taking away the option for many people in the outer-east to participate in post-secondary education and training at a not-forprofit institution.

“Education has been reduced even further with the closure of Morrisons,” Mr Dobson said.

“The statistics show how important advanced diplomas and certificate courses have been for

our community and the need to raise levels of higher education.”

Sally Brennan*, CEO of Upper Yarra Community House in Yarra Junction for the past 23 years, spoke out last week about the difficulties faced by not-for-profit organisations in the face of drastic and unexpected funding cuts in November last year.

“We were getting $9 per student hour, then around mid-November, it dropped to $5 per student hour,” she said.

“Many of our students need extra support to get into education and to get through the courses, but the current funding doesn’t include any funding for that sort of support,” she said. * Ms Brennan is also the Labor Candidate for the Seat of Eildon.

THE LACK of local educational facilities could mean Yarra Ranges residents don’t pursue opportunities they may have otherwise undertaken.

Yarra Junction resident and mum Tinelle Fiek studied a Certificate IV in Business Administration at Morrisons.

She then volunteered in the main office for six months to get the invaluable experience needed to help her gain employment in her chosen field.

But the news of its closure means Ms Fiek might not be able to further her studies in the future.

“I live in Yarra Junction, so to travel further to the suburbs to

gain access to a learning facility would involve too much time, something I lack with a young family,” Ms Fiek said.

“Also the fact that Morrisons offered childcare, meant that anyone, especially young mums could learn while their children were looked after at the same facility.”

More questions than answers remain Opinion by Editor MELISSA MEEHAN IT WAS a shock for many in the community to hear of the demise of Morrisons last week.

But for those aligned to the committee, it was no surprise after years and years of struggle.

That said, the greater community, especially Mount Evelyn, is reeling, with many unanswered questions left to dwell on.

They packed into the Station House on Thursday night to get some answers, but were hamstrung by the rules and regulations

of the board.

Many who voiced their disdain were warned that they would be asked to leave, others had to write down their questions and were told they would receive an answer in the mail.

It’s a bitter blow for postsecondary education in the Yarra Ranges, still recovering after Swinburne’s decision to abandon Lilydale.

The empty buildings a reminder of all that was lost, and yet another year goes by without tertiary education available in our

community.

So the questions must be asked.

Why was Morrisons allowed to come to this?

Was it a case of taking too much on too soon? In recent years it took over the management of the Mount Evelyn library and even a number of pre-schools in the Dandenongs.

Whatever the reason, the community wants to know was everything done to save this important organisation - or has everyone washed their hands of it?

COMMENTS in last week’s Mount Evelyn Mail by former Morrisons CEO Jan Simmons shocked current board members.

Last week Ms Simmons said she was extremely sad and shocked by the news of the house’s closure.

“It sounds like something serious has happened in their lives -when I left Morrisons it was looking all right.”

On Thursday 6 March Morrisons Board Member Geoff McPherson said in a statement at the METIC meeting Ms Simmons’ response was surprising as Morrisons had made operational losses in the past two years due to a range of factors.

These factors included funding arrangements for the provision of some education services.

“This resulted in the depletion of the cash reserves and concern for the viability of some programs,” he said.

“At the annual general meeting in 2013 Morrisons reported a loss of around $500,000 - the 2013 results, subject to audit, will also report a loss for the year.

“Ms Simmons would also be aware that a multitude of significant compliance and risk management issues were identified in late 2013.”

Mr McPherson went on to say that these issues had been present during Ms Simmons’ watch.

Deputy mayor, Councillor Maria McCarthy said Ms Simmons has been a huge community figure in Mount Evelyn for many years who had done some great things.

“Mount Evelyn, Morrisons and Jan are three words that cannot be separated - Jan’s legacy will always be there,” she said.

“Jan was part of an era that put Mount Evelyn first.

“Jan was part of a movement that created and fostered strong community values.”

Cr McCarthy said she along with council respected the decision of the board and the council would do its best to help in the transition to new service providers.

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“At this stage, council has shown an indicative location for a potential skate park in response to community feedback.”

He said the idea would go through a thorough consultation process if and when the plan is approved.

While the idea of a skate park has been welcomed by many in town, others who fought strongly against the re-

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A MAN has been charged with 69 fraud offences following an investigation by the Victoria Police Fraud and Extortion Squad.

The 60-year-old Mordialloc man was charged on Thursday with numerous counts of theft and deceptions, allegedly totalling $4.9 million.

The offences are alleged to have been committed between 1990 and 2009 in the Emerald and Monbulk areas.

He has been bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 11 March.

A BUS SHELTER fire in Mount Evelyn on Monday night is believed to have been deliberatly set alight.

Police said while there was only minor damage, thanks to quick actions by locals, a fuel source was found at the scene.

A man wearing a black baseball cap and blue T-shirt was seen around the area at the same time as the fire.

Suspicious fire POLICE are investigating a suspicious fire in Montrose last week.

It is believed that two youths were hanging around the Heathfield Creek Reserve before a fire started in the grass.

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THE stricken Olinda Pool will not see its gates open to the public until at least November, after Yarra Ranges Council decided the pool would remain closed for the rest of the season.

Councillors moved a motion by Cr Jim Child at the 25 February meeting to notify the public that the pool would not open again over summer.

Cr Child said the motion was a formality, and that the pool had suffered significant damage and repairs could not possibly be completed before the summer period ended.

“I just think that we have to let the hills’ community what is happening up there,” he said.

Cr Len Cox said the notification of the closure should come as “no surprise” to residents of Olinda, with the closure of the shire’s coldwater pools at hand and the extent of the pool’s damage being revealed.

The Yarra Ranges Council recently posted on its website some details of the pool’s current level

of damage, though councillors are expected to table a more detailed report at tonight’s (Tuesday 11 March) council meeting.

“Water leakage has resulted in a high groundwater level, which is putting pressure on the pool shell, and continues to create significant cracks in the pool floor and wall,” the website read.

The website also made note that the pool and buildings on site “do not comply with the Building Code and other health, disability access and occupational health and safety legislation and regulations”.

Save the Olinda Pool group member John Faull said the announcement from the council was just the reality of the situation, but that he hoped repairs to the pool would take place before summer.

“Common sense will prevail hopefully they’ll get it done before next summer,” he said.

Mr Faull noted that major core testing had taken place at the pool recently, and criticised the council for not undertaking the testing in November, when the pool was first

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just for a suit that she can stand upright in.

“Watching the change in Georgia since we first started the ride and how far she has come is just amazing.”

Mr Waixel said over the four years the ride has been running they have raised nearly $50,000.

“Last year we raised $18,000 and we are looking to raise $20,000 this year,” he said.

“A little thing we can do each year, ride a bike 540kms, and the money that it has raised has advanced her so much, it’s just fantastic.

“It never ceases to amaze me the generosity of people with a lot of people that ride for us and support us meeting Georgia through me. The biggest thing we all get from it is knowing we have made a difference in a little girl’s life.”

The Ride4Georgia will be held on 5 and 6 April.

To find out more on the ride and make a tax deductable donation for Georgia, visit www. murraytomoyne.com.au/donate.php.

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FERNTREE GULLY resident Chris Waixel and a team of 36 riders is on a mission to raise $20,000 for a beautiful girl.

Georgia Mackie is nine years old and suffers from severe Sensory Integration Dysfunction as well as Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy.

For the last four years, Mr Waixel has grown a team from just eight riders to three teams of eight in the Ride4Georgia Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay - a 24-hour, 520km team cycle event to raise money for charities.

“The teams are hoping to raise money to fund Georgia’s ongoing therapy and modifications to the family car,” he said.

“I met Georgia’s dad Ken five years ago and he explained to me what happened to Georgia and I wanted to do something to help him and his family.”

Since mid-2012, Georgia has been dual schooling, two days in her mainstream primary school and three days at a specialised school for physically disabled.

Georgia’s mother Sue Mack-

ie said she would hate to think where they would be without the support of Mr Waixel.

“Prior to the money each year from the ride, it was hours upon hours of sending out applications for money and getting knocked back quite often,” she said.

“It would leave you wondering how you are going to get the equipment for her and working out what we had to compromise on to get it.

“It’s an enormous relief for us and it’s just taken the pressure off us as Chris is willing to do most of the leg work and get the ride running.”

Mr Waixel said unfortunately when you put the word disability at the end of anything, the Government or the company puts $5000 on the price.

“There is enough pressure on a family with a disabled child without the extra pressure of making them come up with $30,000 or $40,000 every year to get the child around,” he said.

“We raise money for Georgia particularly for her therapies and ongoing support - she has something called second skins which are nearly $3000

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enham and mobile libraries.

Feedback can be provided to Council in writing or via an online survey. A listening post will be held at Emerald Library on Wednesday 19 March from 1–6pm.

A further listening post will be held in mid-April. Written submissions should be made to Cardinia Shire Council, Emerald community facilities spatial plan, PO Box 7 Pakenham, 3810, closing 5pm Friday 2 May.

moval of the 50 Monterey cypress trees have questioned whether the council had made plans for the skate park well before the community was aware the trees were to be removed to make way for a Neighbourhood Safer Place.

Residents are invited to provide feedback on proposals in the paper and maps which can be accessed on council’s website or hard copy versions are available on display at Council offices Pakenham, Emerald Library and Pak-

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EMERALD’S Worrell Reserve could be home to a new skate park - with an area identified on the draft Worrell Reserve Master Plan.

While there is no funding available for the skate park over the next five years in Cardinia Shire Council’s capital works program, an area will be set aside when works to replace removed trees are replanted over the next few months.

Cardinia Shire’s Recreation development co-ordinator Mark Stahel said the master plan was a long term plan used to ensure that the council had a strategic approach to the ongoing development of a site as well as advocate for projects identified in the plan.

“The Worrell Reserve Master Plan is part of a broader Emerald Community Facilities Spatial Plan that the council has been working with the

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Busy with promises to keep PARLIAMENT has started up again this year and I will be spending more of my time in Canberra representing the interests of La Trobe.

I took great pride just before Christmas in securing (early) the $1.5 million for the new Insight Education Centre for the Blind and Vision Impaired in Berwick, promised in my election commitments.

The opening of Insight, Victoria’s only Specialist Primary School for the Blind and Vision Impaired, was at risk of slipping, thereby denying students

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their preferred educational option of a place at Insight for 2014. The early funding ensured they could commence this year.

I was also pleased to announce that

a further $4.68 million of my election commitments was confirmed through the newly established Community Development Grants Program.

Many of these projects relate to sporting facility upgrades in La Trobe but also included $500,000 towards the Ash Wednesday Memorial Cockatoo project.

Other activities have involved awarding Local Sporting Champion grants to some of our dynamic young sports girls and boys, hosting an awareness raising afternoon for Ovar-

Snippets Floral arrangements MELANIE Pringle of Viva La Fleur florists in Emerald will be demonstrating how to make amazing arrangements at the next Emerald Garden Club meeting at 8pm, Thursday 13 March.

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ian Cancer and opening the new jointly funded $55.6 million Clyde Road upgrade in Berwick with the Member for Gembrook Brad Battin.

But of all my activities, the issue of Bianca Scott’s and her very rare life threatening condition called Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome or HUS certainly had my attention.

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

KALLISTA Primary School is hosting the Easter village fair on Saturday 22 March from 11am to 4pm. Featuring Live Music, Gourmet food, Devonshire Tea, Rides and Activities for the kids.

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THE Ferntree Gully VIEW Club’s March Luncheon is on 24 March at 11.30am celebrating International Women’s Day. Speaker is Heidi Victoria MP. New members and visitors welcome, to book call Isabel on 9758 5435.

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For more information, visit celebratemooroolbark.com or call 9726 7037.

THE HUT Gallery is hosting portrait exhibition ‘Let’s Face It’ until 30 March at 157 Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully. Open Sundays from 11am to 4pm, free admission, for more information visit thehutgallery.wordpress.

A HOLISTIC Writing Experience with Athene Thompson is at Selby Community House for the writer and poet in us all who longs to have a voice on Friday 14 March from 11.30am to 1.30pm. Cost $30. To enrol, call 9754-2039 or email selby@selbyhouse.com.au.

Craft Market MONTROSE Community Craft Market is on Saturday 15 March from 9am to

year but until now hasn’t been available in Australia under our Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme.

I have been lobbying the drug company on Bianca’s behalf to try and get access to Soliris for her on compassionate grounds.

If readers get an opportunity, please check out my new web site at www.jasonwood.com.au and fill out my community survey. I am really interested in your views on local, state and national issues.

CWA fund-raiser

Christmas scrapbooking OLINDA Community House is offering A Royal Christmas scrapbooking with Christina on Saturday 15 March from 10am to 1pm. Cost is $20 plus $40 for kit. For more information or

Easter fair

EMERALD Fun Fest is on Sunday 6 April from 10am. For stalls or further inquiries, email echmarket@iinet.net. au or call 5968 3881.

Emerald activities THE PAVE arts program has low cost activities for school holidays. For full list of activities, visit www.pave.org.au or call 5968 3881.

No fad MONBULK Evening Take Off Weight Naturally (TOWN) Club is looking for new members. The club meets at the Open Door Church, Corner of Moxhams Road and Main Street, Monbulk, every Thursday evening from 6pm. For more information, call Conja on 9756 6287.

Drum fun AFRICAN Drumming Classes for Kids is available on Mondays from 4pm at the Tin Shed, Belgrave. All ages welcome. Children under six years must be accompanied by a parent. $12 per session, free drum hire if required.

Bookings essential, call 0421 150 255.

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Sights on deer hunt

By JESSE GRAHAM

Rod Watson, centre, was blown away by the seven days per week professionalism of Melbourne Victory players Adrian Leijer and Leigh Broxham.

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Victory tour gives Rod a lift

By RUSSELL BENNETT IMAGINE lifting 130-plus kilograms.

Now imagine doing it in a wheelchair.

On 5 October 2008, Rod Watson’s life was turned upside down a trailbike crash on a Gembrook road he’d ridden countless times before left him a paraplegic.

It’s been a long, painstaking road for his young family since, but the Cockatoo resident now has something to give him a little extra lift.

About 14 months ago, Rod discovered the sport of powerlifting and it’s led him to dream of one day representing his country at the Paralympic Games.

Spurred on by his three-and-a-half year old son Riley, Rod currently lifts around 135 kilograms and he hopes to up that to 140kg in time for a national competition in Brisbane this October.

His own training regime is intense.

In his own words “it keeps me fit and strong - I don’t get a lot of fitness from just pushing my chair”.

But the 33-year-old was recently invited to experience training of a different kind - as a guest of A-League stars Adrian Leijer and Leigh Broxham in their Melbourne Victory inner sanctum recently.

Mr Watson’s tour came ahead of the TAC Independence Cup match to be held between the Victory and the Central Coast Mariners this Friday.

The event is organised to raise awareness of the 12,000 Australians who are unable to walk due to spinal cord injury.

“There are about 12,000 people living with a spinal cord injury in Australia,” said TAC Chief Executive Janet Dore.

“Statistics show that 15 to 24-yearolds are the group most likely to suffer from a spinal cord injury - 80 per cent of these people are male. This same group is also over-represented in road trauma.

“With Melbourne Victory’s fan base mostly young men aged between 18 and 25, this partnership between the TAC, Independence Australia and the A-League club is helping us get an important safety

message out to these young men.”

Mr Watson was thrilled to go behind the scenes in a day of the life of some of Australia’s best soccer players.

“It was very exciting,” he said “I was really surprised by their core strength, which they need for their agility.

“But it’s one of the quickest sports around - there’s lots of burst running,” Mr Watson said.

“Those boys gave me more advice than I gave them, that’s for sure.”

Though Mr Watson’s appearance was sure to be an inspirational one for the boys in blue, he came away massively impressed with the way they trained.

“They really don’t have much sugar in their diets,” he said.

Fund-raising efforts this Friday night will support Independence Australia’s Psychology and Counselling service, which helps individuals and families overcome the trauma of a spinal cord injury. Find out more at www.independenceaustralia.com.

INTRODUCED deer species will be in the crosshairs over the next year, in a move to protect endangered species and native vegetation in the Dandenong Ranges and surrounds.

Parks Victoria announced on Wednesday 5 March that it had given approval for a deer control program to take place over the next 12 months.

The control program will target Sambar and Fallow deer species and will be taking place in the Dandenong Ranges National Park, Warramate Hills Nature Conservation Reserve and Yellingo Nature Conservation Reserve.

The program has called for 70 deer from the Dandenong Ranges National Park (30 Fallow, 40 Sambar), 130 deer to be culled from Yellingbo (100 Fallow, 30 Sambar) and 20 (10 Fallow, 10 Sambar) to be culled from Warramate Hills.

The two deer species, according to Parks Victoria District Manager Craig Bray, are introduced species and are causing damage to native vegetation and habitats for endangered species.

Mr Bray cited deer thrashing their antlers on trees as one of the causes of habitat degradation for Lyrebirds, along with Helmeted Honeyeater and the Lowland Leadbeater’s Possum colonies around Yellingbo.

“This program will seek to restore these parks and reduce the damage deer are causing,” he said.

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wrote to the Mail about the cull program, and raised concerns about the 54 hunters that will be taking part.

“The current system of two people is far better than 54 individuals shooting (at) any time of the day or night,” he wrote.

“We do not want shooters of any description using high-powered rifles in a bush area where shooters do not know where houses are located.”

However, a Parks Victoria spokesperson said that only one shooter would be participating at any one time, and that residents in surrounding areas would be notified on days of hunting.

The spokesperson said that hunters will not pursue animals that leave the designated shooting areas and travel into residential properties, and that strict conditions have been placed on those participating.

One of the conditions is that, if a deer is wounded, shooters must track and kill it before continuing to hunt other animals - the shooters have also been trained to identify target species from other animals.

The parks that shooting will take place in will be closed to the public when the program is carried out, with signs displayed at all formal entry points, though shooting will not take place on weekends, public holidays or school holidays.

Shooting will take place at day and night, and the program will be assessed after the 12-month period to see if it will continue after then.

For more information, and updates on park closures, visit www. parks.vic.gov.au or call 13 19 63.

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Sorry for humble house

Memories under the hood

AS A resident of Mount Evelyn for 40 years I am shocked to hear that Morrisons is to close.

I was there from its humble beginnings.

Thanks to Jan for 35 years of dedication to the house and the people of Mount Evelyn.

Why does it need to close when they are able to sell off parts of the business?

How can a new CEO make such a decision so quickly?

Is he the right person for the position if he cannot see the way forward?

What happens to the people who are training there, the people who want to learn and be employed? Swinburne has closed and now these kids will have to travel goodness knows how far as another educator leaves the area.

Where will the mums take their pre-schoolers, just to mention two of the areas involved.

What is wrong with maintaining the viable areas and improving or looking at those that are not paying their way.

Maybe it is all about the money, selling the land and the profitable areas would make them happy.

I feel sorry for the people who have made the commitment to teach and help others to a better lifestyle who will now be out of work, the people unable to be trained locally and the parents who also will have to find other childcare for their infants.

We the people and business of Mount Evelyn are going to be hit hard with this decision that must have been made in haste by a temporary CEO. Margaret Hennig, Mount Evelyn.

ON SATURDAY 1 March, Barry ’Hoody’ Hood, who started the Yarra Ranges Taxi Service, passed away.

As far as Aussies go there are a few that really stand out.

By God, Barry was one of those blokes.

He and his lovely wife Annette started, maintained and upheld Hills Taxi Service for all of us at one time or another.

The time of day or night did not matter nor did the fact that someone might be a bit short of funds at the time, it was always a case of “fix me up next time”.

The bloke would give you the shirt off his back and in return say to you “buy me a beer at the local (Paradise Hotel) next time I’m looking at ya!”

Bugger me Hoody, a whole community is going to miss you, Digger.

Your friendship and legacy to us all will never be forgotten.

From all your patrons, friends and associates throughout the Ranges district, we thank you for being in our lives at one time or another, mate.

Van Frankcombe and family, Clematis.

Cat force killers I PROPOSE the following solution to the two issues of the confinement of cats and the cockatoo problem.

I believe all cats should be contained at all times, for the safety of the small mammal and bird populations of the Dandenong Ranges.

However, I would like to see the establishment of an elite force of cats with a special licence to hunt and kill sulphur-crested cockatoos.

Anita Walker, Menzies Creek.

Meat industry canned I AGREE that “canned hunting” is a hideous industry (Bid to Can Hunt, Mail, 4 March) but the livestock industry is even more hideous.

Let’s compare the two. In canned hunting animals are reared in a relatively natural environment and then swiftly shot - often with little suffering.

In the livestock industry animals are reared in a totally unnatural environment - concrete pens, sunless sheds, wire cages, mud packed feedlots - and painfully and terrifyingly slaughtered after long hours of transportation in all weather conditions.

During their lifetime they will have been subjected to numerous agonising mutilations - de-beaking, de-horning, castration, mulesing, branding etc.

The majority will have been deprived of sunshine, fresh air and space to move.

Killing animals for a “thrill” is obviously cruel and unjustifiable - but isn’t it equally cruel and unjustifiable to kill animals for food that we have

absolutely no need of?

Numerous studies have shown that not only are animal products unnecessary in our diet, it is healthier to avoid them.

I applaud Donalea Patman for seeking to make others aware of the cruel canned hunting industry but let us not close our eyes to the cruelty taking place all around us that the majority of us are unwittingly supporting each time we shop.

To learn more about the treatment of animals raised for food please check out Glass Walls narrated by Paul McCartney at www.peta.org/ videos/glass-walls-2/ Jenny Moxham, Monbulk.

Moving house I AM writing in regard to your article House Closes Doors (Mail, 4 March).

This is an unbelievable event and surely many questions need to be asked and answered as to Morrison’s demise.

I joined Morrison House around 1980 when our first child started kindergarten and our second child was born.

I was a migrant from the UK and, other than my husband, had no family support here.

With two small infants, the role of Morrison House in those early days was paramount to my mental survival.

Because Morrison House offered childcare I was able to book into a course of basket weaving where I made friends and my baby was very well cared for by caring volunteers.

When I experienced such friendship and care I immediately became further involved, offering to volunteer at the Morrison House reception.

This led to me being asked to join the committee as secretary and two years later job share as the administrator.

The childcare service grew and eventually I was involved in working with Outer Eastern College of TAFE Building Department which built the first registered childcare building for Morrison House.

The house went on from strength to strength.

I job-shared the co-ordinator position with Jan Simmons for many years until the funding body, Council of Adult Education, required a change in structure.

Morrison House was a vibrant and supportive

community. There are hundreds of people in our community who have a similar story.

Always its ethics were to be supportive to its community and offer programs which empowered the individual.

I left Morrison House in 1996 and have witnessed its continued growth and success over the years but I have also witnessed the erosion of all our freedom with introduced rules, regulations, laws, funding requirements, legislation, conformity which places great financial strain on individuals and organisations.

When Morrison House started it had freedom to be itself, to meet the needs of its community, the freedom to grow.

We are all victims of a highly regulated society which stifles motivation, incentive and creativity.

Where to from here?

Mary Wiking, Mount Evelyn.

Education wasteland WE ARE in dire straits in this region as far as the availability of post-secondary education.

There is nothing at all between Bundoora and Berwick.

Way back in November 1990 the Victorian Post-Secondary Education Commission issued a report dealing with the development of higher education in the east of Melbourne.

It noted that the outer eastern suburbs had the lowest proportion of young people in Year 12 and the smallest participation rate of 17 to 24-year-olds in higher education of any of Melbourne’s six main regions.

Even as bad as that report was, at that stage the outer east had Swinburne Institute at Mooroolbark, TAFE at Lilydale and Morrisons running at Mount Evelyn.

We are worse off now as we have none of those institutions anymore, nor the university that was initiated by this report.

I wonder what a similar report would reveal today?

Don’t let anyone tell you that those in the western or northern suburbs are the worst off for post-secondary educational opportunities – you and your children are the worst off.

Anthony McAleer, Mount Evelyn.

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High voltage out of harm’s way

By JODIE SYMONDS

Bill and Mary Andrews at their surprise 60th wedding anniversary Picture: CONTRIBUTED event in Monbulk. 116427

Duo 60 years strong

By JESSE GRAHAM

From left, SP AusNet’s network program manager David Matassoni, local resident Joe Wouters, MP Nicholas Kotsiras and SP AusNet general manager Alistair Parker. 116391 regional Victoria to reduce the risk of power lines igniting fires,” Minister for Energy and Resources Nicholas Kotsiras said.

“This program fully delivers on the recommendations of the Victorian Bushfire Royal Commission and the expert

power line Bushfire Safety Taskforce,” he said.

Mr Kotsiras said the project will be completed by June ahead of the next bushfire season.

For more information visit energyandresources.vic.gov.au/powerlines

A COUPLE with a rich history in the Dandenong Ranges celebrated a life lived together with a surprise family event this month, marking six decades of matrimony.

Bill and Mary Andrews had their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday 27 February, celebrating the event on Sunday 2 March in a family event at Monbulk’s Rose Cottage.

The pair married in 1954, when Bill was 23 and Mary was 18 at a church in Officer, and lived in Monbulk for the first 45 years of their life together.

Bill and Mary’s eldest daughter, Debbie Westle, said her parents had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the Rose Cottage, which made it a natural choice to celebrate the 60th milestone there also.

However, the 60th celebration was a surprise for the couple, and the family had organised Bill’s best man, Harry Schafer, and Mary’s childhood best friend Rose to attend.

Debbie said the day went off

without a hitch, and that Bill cried with joy upon seeing his old friend and his family gathered for the occasion.

She congratulated her parents for reaching the remarkable marital milestone, and said that she had applied to have a congratulatory letter from Queen Elizabeth II sent to them.

“I think it’s amazing that someone’s got to their 60th anniversary,” she said.

“They’ve been through some tough times, but they’ve managed to get through it.

“It’s nice to see someone last that long in a marriage.”

During Mr and Mrs Andrews’ time in Monbulk, they helped to run the Mountain Grand Milkbar for about eight years. They are now retired and live in Pakenham.

The couple had four children Melanie, Nadine, Debbie, and son Greg (now deceased), five grandchildren, one great grandchild and two step great grandchildren.

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A NEW innovation to reduce the risk of power line-related bushfires has brought a new hope for locals.

The $8.7 million dollar project in Montrose and surrounding suburbs will move high voltage power lines underground.

Low voltage power lines will remain above ground, but will have improved insulation to reduce fire risks.

Local man of 40 years and former electrician Joe Wouters said he was very happy that the project is going ahead.

“My house is well protected with sprinklers on my roof and other strategies for the bushfire season,” “I feel it is a very good idea at reducing the fire risk,” Mr Wouters said.

Director of the Bushfire Safety Program Energy Sector Development, Ashley Hunt, said the project should be completed by the end of June this year.

“We will complete the project in sections to avoid inconveniencing the community,” “The wiring underneath the ground can stand any temperature that goes over ground due to the carefully researched wiring and insulation.” Mr Hunt said.

The Victorian Government is planning to complete another five projects across Otway and Dandenong Ranges by the middle of 2014.

“The Victorian Government is committed to replacing power lines in the highest bushfire risk areas in rural and

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Right now, when you purchase three Bridgestone Potenza, Ecopia or Turanza branded tyres, you’ll get the 4th one free*.

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Offer valid on the purchase of four Bridgestone Potenza, Turanza or Ecopia tyres in one transaction between 01/03/14 and 12/04/14 and is redeemable in store. Offer excludes government, fleet and wholesale purchases and all other tyres manufactured or distributed by Bridgestone. Cannot be claimed in conjunction with the Motoring Club Discount or any other offer. Only available while stocks last. See bridgestonetyres.com.au for full terms.

Jewellers add some shopping sparkle MONBULK Jewellers one carat diamond giveaway was won

by Robyn Bray from Cockatoo.

This fantastic promotion is just the first of many that will be run by Monbulk Jewellers this year to celebrate the 20 years that the Hunt family has owned and operated the store.

There will be more fantastic giveaways for lucky customers that shop at Monbulk Jewellers during the year that may see other customers win a one carat diamond as well.

So when looking for a present to buy, some jewellery that needs repairing or a valuation done, visit Monbulk Jewellers.

The trusted family business of Monbulk Jewellers is owned and operated by Ken and Helen Hunt, their daughter Rachel and long time staff member Jennifer Hopkins.

The shop provides the local community with a pleasant alternative to the large impersonal chain jewellery stores in shopping centres.

Monbulk Jewellers has much more to offer with a great range of handmade or specifically chosen gold, silver and stone set jewellery, a great ranges of watches, gemstones and crystals.

The winning ticket drawn by Leading Senior Constable Sandra Madden with shop owners Ken and Helen Hunt.

The store also has an exclusive, ever changing, range of original oil paintings and artist produced prints by artist and owner Mr Hunt.

Monbulk Jewellers is one of the few independent stores in the country to have retained Pandora and has a great range.

It also now proudly stocks Australian Argyle diamonds.

Monbulk Jewellers provides a comprehensive and unmatched range of services,

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A visit to Yarra Ranges Optical in Monbulk to Optometrists Murray and Emma should be on your back to school list. Since opening in 2000 they have helped many local families prepare for school.

Good vision is important for your child’s educational, physical and social development and to help them reach their full learning potential.

The most common vision problems experienced by school-aged children are those affecting the ability to see clearly and sharply. Once recognised, these problems are usually easy to correct. Other vision problems and diseases maybe more difficult to detect or have no obvious symptoms, requiring treatment by an optometrist. Early detection is the key.

The Optometrists Association Australia recommends that children have a full eye examination with an optometrist before starting school and regularly as they progress thought primary and secondary school.

No referral is required and the consultations in Monbulk are bulk billed.

For appointments call 9756 6626.

quality repairs for jewellery, watches, clocks, jewellery design and making, valuations and insurance work as well as gemstone identification and cutting.

No job is too big or too small and everything that is left at the shop to be worked on is treated as precious.

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In this promotion running throughout March there are two ways to win.

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Secondly, those who are already part of the program can just refer a friend to join.

The swim school program at the Monbulk Aquatic Centre runs Monday to Saturday and caters for all

that focus on providing an environment that enables students to fulfil their swimming potential.

For further information about the learn to swim program, contact the centre on 9756 6227 or visit www. monbulkaquatic.com.au/home.

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By JESSE GRAHAM EMERALD Police moved into their new headquarters yesterday, following the opening of a brand-new, multi-million dollar station.

Officers moved into the new station, which lies just outside of Emerald’s main shopping strip on BelgraveGembrook Road, on Tuesday 5 March.

The updated station has a myriad of features that sepa-

rate the new building from the old, according to Victoria Police Superintendent Russell Barrett.

Supt Barrett said the allability access to the building, secure car parks and presence in Emerald’s main road would give police a “21st century working environment”.

“It’s good for us, and it’s good for the community,” he said.

“There’s a lot more confi-

dence if they (residents) can actually see it and it reassures them that there’s a strong police presence here.”

The new station features a muster room, public consultation room, interview rooms and the latest in police equipment. The reception area also pays homage to the local area, with a mural of Puffing Billy behind the front desk.

Supt Barrett joined Emerald Police Sergeant Fiona

Tolmie, Cardinia Police Service Area (PSA) Inspector Rob Wallace and Gembrook MP Brad Battin for the first day of operations.

Sgt Tolmie said the new station was “wonderful” and would enhance the ability of local police to fight crime.

The former station, based on Kilvington Drive, had been open since 1991, and is likley to be put on the market in the next 12 months.

Emerald Police Sergeant Fiona Tolmie, MP Brad Battin and Cardinia Inspector Rob Wallace at Emerald’s new police station.

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Quiet achiever looks to beat her feat

By REBECCA BILLS

Ms Thompson said she could not have achieved what she has without the support of her family and loves that her achievements has motivated some of her children to run.

“I’m a bit shy of my achievements and I don’t want to make a fuss,” she said.

“I’ve done well in my age group a couple of times and I like to compete against my last time.

“I don’t feel at all old, in fact, I feel younger.”

The Great Ocean Road Marathon is on Saturday 17 March where participants will run from Lorne to Apollo Bay. Follow the Great Ocean Road Marathon on Facebook at www.facebook.com/greatoceanroadmarathon.

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BELGRAVE HEIGHTS mum of nine Lyn Thompson is gearing up for her 10th Great Ocean Road ultra-marathon.

The 58-year-old is one of the few participants to have completed the Great Ocean Road marathon since its inception and said it is an event she looks forward to each year.

“When I ran my first Great Ocean Road marathon I remember it crossing my mind what it would be like if the event survived 10 years and I ran each of them,” she said.

“As a mother of nine children, I started running when I was 48 and I have now completed all nine Great Ocean Road marathons, one for each

of my children.

“This time, the tenth, is for me.”

Ms Thompson said when her youngest went to kindergarten she wanted to do something to regain her fitness and her body.

“On the way to getting fit I started running and I really enjoyed it,” she said.

“I wanted to run a marathon before I turned 50 - now I’m aged 58 and am gearing up for my 15th marathon.”

“The actual marathon is quite a challenge but all the training keeps you motivated.”

The 45-kilometre marathon with panoramic views of the Southern Ocean attracts participants from across Australia to participate at the iconic event.

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Upon walking through the front door of this large family home, you will be impressed with the large open plan layout and beautiful large windows that overlook a fully useable rear yard and allow plenty of sunlight to filter through the entire home. Four bedroom and a study (or 5 bedrooms) create enough space for all the family to have their own piece of privacy while 3 living zones including a downstairs rumpus room provides room for the kids to grow into over many years to come. Updated appliances have been added to the functional kitchen and GDH runs throughout the home to allow for year round warmth. Situated near the end of a no through road, this property is in an ideal location and is within an easy walk to the main street and local sporting facilities. A fantastic home in an even better location!

This sensational Upwey property that sits on a great usable block (982m2) is sure to impress.

Features include: 4 bedrooms, 2 great size living areas, 3 bathrooms (inc full ensuite), lge open plan kitchen with D/W and gas appliances, dining & lge lounge, study & family room, gas ducted heating & ceiling fans throughout. If outdoor living all is more your style then you will love the huge decking / pergola area which comes complete with cafe blinds, kitchenette including wet area, a wood heater, a great sized outdoor spa (negotiable including all equipment) and is extremely private. Other bonuses include a nice size backyard, a double remote garage, under house storage and plenty of parking.

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This modern brick (rendered) property within walking distance to the heart of Olinda, will tick all of your boxes! It offers three double bedrooms, a great family bathroom, spacious open living areas and is completely surrounded by a lush low maintenance garden. Rich Jarrah floors throughout complement the exposed beams and the light filled living area stylishly decorated in neutral colour toning´s. Warmed by a feature Coonara Fireplace, and spilt system heating the open plan living, meals and kitchen area flows onto the numerous outdoor living spaces, bringing the outside in via floor to ceiling windows!

The modern kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, including dishwasher and great work space. The fully fenced rear yard is perfect for the kids and the pets, plus paved areas around the garden emphasises the hills lifestyle with birdlife abundant. Currently used as a very successful holiday short stay business (over 50% nightly occupancy for 3 years running), which you may choose to continue (see Stayz “Cooinda”), or just live in it and enjoy the serenity! Homes likes these don´t come onto the market very often, so call today to book your inspection. Inclusions; Sealed driveway, Double Carport, Tool Shed, Landscaped Gardens, Outdoor BBQ

If you’re over the hustle and bustle, neighbours, and noise then here´s your rare opportunity to enjoy a country lifestyle with the benefits of city services. This enviably positioned private property, set on 1.5 acres on two titles commands breathtaking vistas over the natural surrounds of the Yarra Ranges, stretching as far as Port Phillip Bay, Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Bay. Ideal for entertaining or just relaxing, this home is the ultimate retreat just 45 minutes from the CBD. The stylish interior renovation offers the comforts of modern living whilst remaining true to the original charm of the house. Showcasing multiple indoor/outdoor living areas spanning two levels, this unique home features a separate studio complete with ensuite and living area which is the ideal home office, parent or teenage retreat or bed and breakfast opportunity (STCA). Upstairs features 3 bedrooms, all with French doors opening to the verandah and the spectacular view. Features include: Four bedrooms (two with ensuites), Extensive outdoor entertaining areas. Ducted gas heating, A cosy log fireplace. Double lockup garage, Gas cooking and hot water. Separate studio with bedroom, ensuite, separate living space and driveway. All nestled in tranquil native gardens

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Designed by one of Melbourne´s leading Environmentally Sustainable Design Consultants, this contemporary & unique home has the rigidity and strength normally reserved for commercial buildings & is located privately just minutes from Cockatoo & Emerald. The carefully outlined house oriented 30 degrees off true North towards East utilizes the sun for passive heating in winter and mid-season. In addition, the deviation towards East allows for early morning heat-up until late spring and from early autumn. The home features: 4 bedrooms (easily converted to 8 bedrooms), 2 bathrooms, 3 toilets, 2 x large open plan living areas, a designer kitchen, a huge Master Suite with gorgeous ensuite, parent´s retreat & magnificent views, a home office with reception area, a sensational 8 person indoor spa, an abundance of storage, a 60kl water tank for the house plus 30kl additional tank for garden, grid-connected solar power, 4 car carport, a magnificent outdoor entertaining area with outdoor kitchen & 54 natural acres giving you absolute privacy & your own window into nature. The home is a straw bale construction using recycled, local, low toxicity materials with the health of its occupants & the environment in mind, as well as offering the ultimate in energy efficiency. The primary form of heating is the double sided wood burning fireplace along with the house orientation to maximise the environmental impact & the home has double glazed windows to add to its exceptional insulation qualities. This magnificent property is beautifully finished & truly needs to be seen to be appreciated. We guarantee it will take your breath away.

Situated on a quarter acre in one of Emerald´s most sought after locations jut a brisk walk from town, this 4 bedroom clinker brick classic home is waiting for you to put your stamp on it. As you enter via the concrete drive you can feel the charm of this solid, family home. Inside there are 4 bedrooms, 3 with built in robes & the master with a convenient ensuite. The formal lounge features a built in decorative gas heater & peaceful outlook, whilst the home has mains gas ducted heating for all round comfort. The central timber kitchen has a 900mm free standing stove for the budding chef & is located adjacent to the family meals area which overlooks the rear gardens. Add to this an abundance of storage space within the kitchen & throughout the home, & a single lock up garage under roofline, all in one of Emerald´s best locations!

8 BED 2 BATH 2 W.C. 1 STUDY 4 CAR LANDSIZE - 54 acres

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Featuring an elevated view from the front verandah, enter into the large lounge room with floor to ceiling windows & a reverse cycle split system to keep you warm in winter & cool in summer. The 3 BDRs are all spacious, 1 offering a double built in robe & the light filled Master with a large bay window & walk in robe. The open plan kitchen meals area offers gas cooking & is the central hub of the home separating the Master Bedroom from the others & in the spacious bathroom there is a large corner shower & a corner spa. Add to this mains gas, water & electricity, made road access, a low maintenance, fenced rear yard with garden shed & large bushy front yard to protect your privacy - all less than a minute from Cockatoo. First home or investment - you will not be disappointed!

Situated on over a quarter of an acre in the highly desired area of Avonsleigh, this 3 bedroom Western red Cedar cottage is an ideal opportunity to break into the property market whist interest rates are so low. The home features 2 bedrooms with walk in robes & the master with a walk in robe & ensuite. The country kitchen sits adjacent to the open plan dining area with slate floors & overlooks the lounge room with cathedral ceiling & a toasty wood heater & a gas heater to keep you warm through the colder months. Outside there is a sealed drive, a tandem carport & a large shed with water & a lock up room/home office & an undercover Mirboo deck at the rear, ideal for entertaining. Add the convenience of mains water, gas, electricity & sewer & this property represents a good value investment all round.

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This comfortable 3 BDR home is privately located just a few hundred meters walk to the centre of Gembrook. The home features 3 spacious BDRs, 2 with BIRs & the Master welcomes an abundance of natural light through a bay window & has a large WIR & ensuite effect access to the huge family bathroom with corner spa & garden atrium. The central lounge & dining room has a gas log fire as well as a split system for added comfort & the house has mains GDH throughout. Cook up a storm in the open plan kitchen & meals area with dishwasher, 900mm stove & heaps of cupboards, as well as direct access to the central courtyard, the ideal place for entertaining family & friends. Add to this a spacious laundry with adjacent powder room & a built in sauna where you can relax your weary muscles after a long day. Outside there is a sealed drive, a 5.8m x 4.9m workshop, a double lock up garage & an extremely low maintenance garden. All this just a stone´s throw from Gembrook!

Timbertop Lodge provides self-contained B&B accommodation amidst idyllic surroundings. The Manager´s Residence is meticulously maintained featuring 3, (potentially 4), BDRs, 2 bathrooms & GDH throughout. The Master with WIR & ensuite. The 3rd BDR has been opened into the 4th BDR to offer studio type accommodation, giving a further B&B opportunity. The kitchen with S/S appliances & D/W, joins the formal dining room with lovely outlook & there is a huge under house workshop to boot. The gorgeous mudbrick cottages come fully furnished with equipped kitchens, SFHs, A/C and bathrooms with corner spas. If you have always wanted your own B&B or room for the extended family then Timbertop Lodge could be the place for you!

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Snuggling up to help sick kids QUILTERS are assembling for their annual show this month in Coldstream, aiming to display their work, raise money and deliver quilts to sick children.

The Patchwork Collection Friendship Group’s annual quilt show will be held from Saturday 15 to Sunday 16 March at Wallace’s Garden at 7 Maddens Lane, Coldstream.

The show, which has been held since 2009, aims to raise money for dedicated quilters to make quilts for patients at the Royal Children’s Hospital.

Event organiser Bev Busiko said the group behind the show had formed in 2007 to make quilts for very sick children through the Victorian Quilters Snuggly Quilts project.

She said that she hoped the community would come out to support the cause.

“There are lovely quilts on display and some for sale,” she said.

“You can come and look at the quality of the donators’ quilts.”

Anne Galletti, Pat Biggs, Mary Jefferson and Dawn Meyers are excited to display Picture: ROB CAREW their quilts at next weekend’s quilt show. 115971 The friendship group had come together through classes at a Healesville patchwork shop and, after the 2009 bushfires, co-ordinated donations of about 6000 quilts to fire-affected communities.

Other attractions at the quilt show include a cashonly trading table offering discounted fabrics, a raffle, special quilts on display and Devonshire teas made with local jams.

Admission to the quilt show is $5, with doors open from 10am-4pm at the Coldstream gardens.

For more information ring Pat on 0418 993 428 or Anne on 5962 4792.

International cellist to woo valley

By REBECCA BILLS MULTI Grammy award-winning cellist Eugene Friesen from the United States will be making his Australian debut at Stone of the Yarra Valley.

Performing as a guest soloist alongside members of Melbourne chamber ensemble The New Palm Court Orchestra, Friesen is active internationally as a performer, composer and teacher.

The Boston-based musician is widely regarded for

his ground-breaking work on the cello.

This is particularly for his improvisation and work with the famous Paul Winter Consort of which he is a long term member of more than 30 years and with whom he received four Grammy awards.

Melbourne pianist and composer Gemma Turvey established the NPCO in 2012 and said she is looking forward to their performance with Friesen.

“I had the good fortune of meeting Eugene in Boston in

July and immediately invited him to come to Australia and perform with the NPCO,” she said.

“His concerts with us will be an absolute treat.”

The NPCO brings together some of Melbourne’s best classical, jazz and world musicians to perform Turvey’s instrumental compositions and arrangements and is made up of a core nine musicians.

Friesen is currently an artist-in-residence at the Cathedral of Saint John the Devine

in New York City and a Professor of Music at Berklee College of Music, Boston.

The New Palm Court Orchestra with Eugene Friesen Performance Summary is on Friday 21 March at 8pm at The Chapel, Stones of the Yarra Valley - 14 St Huberts Road, Coldstream.

Tickets range from $30 to $40, to book visit www.trybooking.com/DZYN or call 9739 0900.

Complimentary canapés will be served from 7.15pm.

Artists work against the clock

By REBECCA BILLS LIMERENCE late last month set a 24-hour art experiment challenging makers, musicians, performers and writers to create a piece in the limited timeframe.

Limerence owner and artist CJ Dakis said the work completed as part of the galleries first BENDER exhibition themed ‘Thief of Time’ was brought to life to bring artist of all levels and experience together.

The 24-hour challenge commenced on Friday 28 February at 5pm with artists working until 5pm Saturday 1 March to create and submit their pieces.

Ms Dakis said she has been thrilled with the response with more than 30 artists submitting work.

“The work has been submitted in a whole range of different mediums including poetry and sculptures as well as textiles,” she said.

“One artist has even submitted a piece that is books made of moss and paperbark so I have to

water it every day.

“Not every artist is able or willing to create a piece in such a short time.”

Ms Dakis said the idea stemmed from a similar project that she took part in many years ago.

“I thought the project was a good way to get out of your own head and create something without thinking too much,” she said.

“Being an artist myself I know I am a massive procrastinator so I know there is nothing like a deadline.

“We are always looking for ways to engage the community and get artists of all ages and skill levels connected and engaged with one another and this is a great way.”

The BENDER exhibition was officially launched last Friday and will be on show at Limerence for the month of March.

Limerence is located at 2/1642 Burwood Highway, Belgrave.

Hot spicy way to hearts IT’S often known as a hot tasty treat - but chilli has so much more to bring to the table.

This year’s Herb and Chilli Festival will be held on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 March from 10am to 5pm at 125 Quayle Road, Wandin.

Organiser and local businessman Clive Larkman said the intention of the festival is to provide a venue where visitors, both recreational and professional, can spend a day learning about herbs and chillies, how to use them, how to grow them, how they fit into our lives and even taste them.

There will be talks from experts and renowned herbalists on various aspects of the plants.

A series of cooking demonstrations will be held along with some entertainment with South American influences.

For more information see www.herbchillifestival.com.au

Festival organiser Clive Larkman and dog Barney look forward to getting among the herbs and chillis in Wandin this weekend.

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ALUMINIUM BOAT, 3.6m, open cab, 9.5Hp Johnson motor, comes with trailer, extras, reg. $2,200ono. 5962 5813.

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Litchfield bags top prizes

Umpiring to new level

By RUSSELL BENNETT AFL grand final umpire Matthew Nicholls put a group of the hills’ best whistleblowers through their paces at the Knox athletics track on Thursday night.

Far from taking it easy on the local officials from the Yarra Ranges Umpires Association (YRUA), Nicholls - and AFL goal umpire Chris Appleton - took them through a series of rigorous physical challenges to give them just a taste of what life must be like to umpire on the big stage.

The elite umpires’ visit to YRUA was a part of the AFL Umpiring Roadshow, held in conjunction with AFL Victoria, the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League (YVMDFL) and the Victorian Country Football League (VCFL) and followed a visit to Emerald Secondary College. A presentation night, sponsored by YV Financial Services and the Bendigo Bank, followed training.

Nicholls officiated in last year’s AFL grand final and is a veteran of more than 200 AFL games.

By DENNIS FULLER

AFL Victoria umpiring development manager Russell O’Toole, who travelled with Nicholls and Appleton, said the training sessions, as part of the Umpire Roadshow, “provided a tremendous opportunity for anyone interested in football umpiring to learn more about a hugely important and enjoyable facet of the sport”.

“Meeting elite level umpires and listening to their experiences is fantastic for young umpires and will encourage them to seek further opportunities in umpiring and perhaps aspire to progressing to the AFL system,” he said.

“Another important component of the roadshow (is) the many school visits that will allow student leaders in each community to learn about strategies involving effective communication, decision-making, conflict resolution, and impartiality.”

“The umpires are tremendous ambassadors for Australian football and have a wealth of experience to share with young umpires and students.”

Matt Nicholls took no prisoners as he helped prepare a group of Yarra Ranges umpires for the new Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League season.

LAST Saturday at Emerald Golf Club, members had to cull some clubs so that they only had three left in their bags for the annual torture known as The Three Club Event.

Furrowed brows and expletives aplenty echoed across the valleys as decisions were made and changed.

In the end, after more echoing expletives, Mike Litchfield (11) stood atop the winner’s stump with 38 stableford points to be a clear, yet modest winner.

Next with 36 points was Dave Mackey (17) on 36 with a gaggle of golfers including Kameron Geeves (14), Peter Clowes (17) and Ian Cranston (17) all on 35 points.

In the ladies event, it emerged that a clear winner was Andreana Cutting from Kendra Sumsion and Rosalie Martin filling in equal second place.

In the push to win the Stockdale and Lego nearest the pins, Litchfield pocketed the prize on the 4th and

Ross Martin on the 7th pin.

Wednesday’s Obligatory Flatulent Golf (OFG) was a team event in threes or fours, where their nett scores were averaged to discover the winners. After the slide rules were produced and logarithms used, it emerged that the winning team was Ray Pund, Leigh Piggott, John Piggott and Kevin Miller with a score of 65. Next in line were Peter Clowes, Ben Balfour and Ken Sumsion on 68 followed in third place by Moss and Dennis Fuller, Mike Litchfield and Ken Hill on 69.5.

Last Thursday, the first day of the seniors pennant occurred with the chaps heading down to Frankston with high hopes. Their hopes were dashed except for Leigh Morison who won 2 up. Bob Kennedy and Con Whitlock both went down 7/6, John Piggott lost 6/5 and Ken Sumsion lost 4/3. Next Saturday is a 4BBB event for the Alex Wee trophy and also the qualifying round for the Emerald Cup. The top eight teams will head for the playoff.

Final four still up for grabs

By CHRIS ANDERSON YARRA VALLEY CRICKET ASSOCIATION WELL if the regular season is anything to go by, the finals will be an intriguing competition. Not to be outdone by the recent intrigue surrounding the DJ Strachan Shield competition and its permutations and combinations, Round 14 capped off one of the most remarkable home-and-away seasons in many years.

Normally across the course of a season, four teams emerge as finalists a long way from the finishing post, with the occasional season having a couple of teams vying for the last finals position. Even the finishing positions of the final four can be fairly predictable.

Not so 2013/14.

With one round remaining, and six teams still fighting for their survival, a fantastic final round of cricket ensured that cricket fans are salivating at the prospect of an exciting finals series.

Woori Yallock were the big winners of the weekend matches, as they easily accounted for Yarra Junction in a battle between two of the association’s most talented young teams. Yarra Junction has been the in-form side of the new year, and would’ve entered this contest confidently, and hungry to capture a home final. Batting first, the Eagles found the going tough against a brilliant Woori bowling line-up. Firebrand Jackson Wright (2/14) has been in fine form, and once again his pace proved damaging up front with the new ball. Useful contributions with the bat from Cam Spaulding (54) and Dan Lever (20) seemed to have the visitors on track for a decent score, however the introduction of the consistent Dan Ryan (3/12) and the versatile Dan Mock (2/14) nipped any big score in the bud as they made short work of Junction’s tail, rolling the Eagles for 110.

Woori Yallock possesses a talented top order, and they clicked in their chase of the tricky total. Holding things together after two relatively early wickets were in-form duo Cal Ferguson (32 n.o.) and Dan Mock (30 n.o.) as the pair put the pressure back

on the Eagles bowlers, who were unable to respond. The Tigers marched to victory, and a place in the finals, with an impressive eight-wicket victory.

The big losers of the round, and there were a couple, had to be Coldstream. After spending the entire season in the top four, and looking like premiership favourites at times, a trip to Hoddles Creek looked like a sure bet when a finals berth is on the line, and a possible home final. Well how wrong were we. Hoddles Creek has become somewhat of a ‘Croc Killer’ as they once again defeated Coldstream through hard work and determination.

The visitors batted first and struggled to match the enthusiasm of the young Wombat bowlers. With Danny Adams succumbing to his first real failure of the new year (he did steal second top score), the talented Wombats, David Chesney (4/29), Nick Lawlor (3/32), and Nick Bark (2/24), went to work on the remaining Crocs batsmen. Stephen Phillips (46) did his bit for the visitors, but the home side were well pleased to dismiss Coldstream for 132.

Not perturbed by the lowish total, Coldstream went about their work with the ball on the back of Mathew Stark’s speed and accuracy. Luke Hetherington (27) and Mick Batten (20) were up for the fight, but found themselves dismissed before they could lead the Wombats to safe ground. With a battle ensuing between the tight Coldstream attack and the dogged Hoddles Creek lower order, it was left to the brave hearted Nick Bark (20 n.o.) to take his team to victory by three wickets, in a tight finish. With results in other games going against them, Coldstream found themselves without a finals berth.

The most disappointed team from Round 14 would be Warburton-Millgrove who won a scintillating game against Mount Evelyn, but find themselves victim of the ‘too little, too late’ curse as early season inconsistent form has cost them the opportunity to experience finals again. In a see-sawing battle between two former heavyweight champions, tight bowling from the Mount Evelyn openers had them

on the front foot early.

A gutsy innings from captain Troy Murphy (35) ensured the Burras wouldn’t be wiped away, but consistent wickets saw the home side struggling at 6/76. A brilliant rearguard action from the Burras lower order saw them take advantage of a tiring fielding side to post a significant total of 8/173.

With conditions excellent for batting, Mount Evelyn made short work of the early going as they looked the goods at 2/101 in the 15th over. On the back of blistering innings from Troy Hancock (40), Kane Jones (38) and Gareth Fraser (20), the Rovers looked well set for victory and an outside chance of finals action. As has been the case for most of the season, the Rovers couldn’t capitalise on this early dominance, and with the Burras bereft of options, they turned to the evergreen Mick Walker to once again get them out of a sticky situation. After bowling an economical opening spell, Walker ripped through Mount Evelyn’s middle to lower order with his second to capture brilliant figures of 5/34. With the support of the equally experienced, and reliable, duo of Adam Humphrey (3/29) and Luke Darwall (2/22), the visitors were bowled out for 151 to end a disappointing run to finals. After looking like they may have clinched an unlikely finals berth, news soon travelled up the Valley to confirm the Burras had fallen agonisingly close to their finals dream.

Healesville looked as if they had spewed all over themselves in recent weeks as they stumbled and tripped their way out of finals contention.

With a host of teams eyeing off their position in the four, and a tough match up against the flying Seville, one would’ve forgiven them for taking a ‘Quick Ease’ and an early nap.

Healesville would have none of this and pulled off a comprehensive victory, confirmed their place in the finals, and secured a home final in one foul swoop in a remarkable turn in form. After plundering the Mount Evelyn attack in the previous round, Seville went from lions to pussy cats as the Bloods dismissed the premiership

favourites for a mediocre 125. Stung into action with one last roll of the dice left, the visitors produced their best bowling, and fielding performance of the season. With an even bowling performance, Chance Burridge (3/31) and Dylan Moore (2/17) were standouts.

With what seemed a sub par score, anyone in the know around the Valley knows that no score is easily chased against the might of Seville’s bowling line-up. Someone forgot to tell the boys from Healesville, as they sauntered to the target. Brian Scanlon continues to impress with his allround ability, and his form since Christmas has belied the form of his team. Scoring 62 not out, with the assistance of the once out of favour Stephen James (47 n.o.), Scanlon led his team to an impressive, and hugely morale boosting victory as they won by nine wickets.

So that leaves us with a pair of tasty semi finals next weekend. Seville host Woori Yallock in a game that will see how much last weekend’s failure hurts the home side. One suggests the big game experience, and the all-round talent, of the Blues has them favourites, but the Tigers do possess some of the competition’s finest talent, with both bat and ball. Healesville host Yarra Junction in a contest that is a flip of the coin. A week ago, you would’ve had Junction well in front of the struggling Bloods, however after the weekend’s results involving the two sides, one would be a silly man to put a wager on this contest as it will come down to whose guns will fire.

DJ Strachan Shield Healesville 1/129 (B Scanlon 62 n.o., S James 47 n.o.) d Seville 125 (R. Akers 34, T. Dwyer 28, C. Burridge 3/31, D. Moore 2/17) .

Hoddles Creek 7/135 (L. Hetherington 27, N. Bark 20 n.o., M. Batten 20. L. Doughty 2/34 M Stark 2/37) d Coldstream 132 (S. Phillips 46, D. Adams 25, D. Chesney 4/29 N. Lawlor 3/32 N. Bark 2/24). Woori Yallock 2/111 (C. Ferguson 32 n.o., D.Mock 30 n.o., T. Ottrey 1/12, D. Lever 1/18) d Yarra Junction 110 (C. Spaulding 54, D. Lever 20, D. Ryan 3/12, J. Wright

2/14, D. Mock 2/14). Warburton-Millgrove 8/173 (T. Murphy 35, B. Woods 29, S. Ablitt 21 n.o., C. Anderson 3/33, G. Fraser 2/49) d Mount Evelyn 151 (T. Hancock 40, K. Jones 38, G. Fraser 20, M. Walker 5/34, A. Humphrey 3/29, l. Darwall 2/22).

RA Finger Trophy Healesville 1/95 (D. Fry 52 n.o., B. Horner 31, G. Woodford 1/17) d Seville 90 (M. Johnson 23, R. HowardScales 4/22, D. Kerr 4/31).

Yarra Glen 8/228 (J. Evans 79, A. Cowan 50, B. Winzer 3/38) d Warburton-Millgrove 9/219 (T. Appleton 106, B. Winzer 36, J. Bourke 3/66).

Hoddles Creek 4/90 (L. Rowe 31 n.o., A. Finch 22, C. Pegg 2/18) d Coldstream 86 (P. McArdle 21, D. Chesney 4/11, S. Leman 3/21). Yarra Junction 7/122 (M. Hottes 25, M. Robinson 25, Sachee 21, C. Fall 18, D. Sanders 2/15, M. White 2/23) d Woori Yallock 120 (D. Worlley 35, T. Smith 18, M. Hottes 5/27).

C Grade Seville 4/121 (L McGookin 69 n.o., B. Mackey 1/8) d Healesville 8/119 (J. Braemar 32, B. Slater 28, C. Rackham 3/17). Launching Place 6/237 (C. Hoare 70, L. Jenkins 53. L. Fisher 2/35) d Marysville 109 (L. Fisher 39 B Piergrosse 6/41), Gruyere District 4/246 (A Waixel 115 n.o., A Vassallo 76, D Fraser 2/15, I Hawkey 1/10) d Mount Evelyn 9/175 (I. Hawkey 53, A. Whiting 34, N. Hodgetts 4/17, G. Sweetten 3/24), Wandin vs Bye D Grade Seville 3/120 (S. Mundie 40 n.o., B. Stevenson 25, I. Bolch 1/7, D. Bolch 1/7) d Healesville 6/107 (C. Bunn 74 n.o., H. Van Veen 2/9).

Hoddles Creek 8/161 (A. Wylde 68, J. Lawrence 24, L. Thomas 4/22, B. Rowley 2/15) d Launching Place 126 (M. Rowley 38, A. Cope 26, A. Wylde 3/25, M. Porter 2/15).

Yarra Junction 4/79 (B. Hawkins 32, J. Dobson 2/24) d Wandin 77 (D. Marshall 24, G. Foden 23, T. Gaskett 6/17, B. Nightingale 2/23), Powelltown 3/124 (J. Cornish 63 R. Willson 2/10) d Mount Evelyn 103 (G. Robertson 21 C. Robertson 21, J. Neale 3/27 S. Thompson 3/10), Coldstream vs Bye.

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Little Aths’ big build-up

By JAMIE STRUDLEY YARRA Ranges Athletics Club had another busy weekend as athletes continue to build towards upcoming championships.

A balmy Friday night welcomed the Little Athletics to a twilight round. Many athletes made the most of the conditions to again post personal bests.

Saturday afternoon saw another strong team head to Nunawading for the penultimate round of AV Shield.

Some excellent performances especially by our younger athletes heading to the Australian Junior Championships were the highlights of the day. Welcome also to new competitors at a senior meeting, Tayleb Wil-

lis and Braydon Woolridge, two of our most promising Little Athletics members now testing themselves at another level.

Attention now turns to the Australian Junior championships in Sydney next week. Lily Peacock (400m), James Laven (3000m), Sam Gunther (Long Jump and Triple Jump), Lateisha Willis (200m Hurdles, 90m Hurdles and 100m), Lee Taylor (Hammer Throw), Molly Dixon (800m), Jack Videion (Long Jump), Aiden Pace (400m) and Lucas Taylor (10,000m Walk and Hammer Throw) are set to shine.

Results from AV Shield 7 March 40+ MEN Craig Hewitson 100m 14.45, 400m 64.12, 1500m 5:40.6, Ken

Taylor 100m 14.37, Long Jump 3.98, Mark Beavis 2000m walk 14:38.8, 1500m 6:51.6, Jamie Strudley 1500m 4:53.2, Dave Laven 1500m 5:44.0 18 MEN Lucas Taylor 2000m walk 9:41.6, 400m 62.04, Discus 27.+, 4x100m 1st 16 MEN Andrew Van Duuren 100m 13.17, Long Jump 5.08m, 4x100m 1st (18M), Lachlan Scully 1500m 4:24.0, 4x100m 1st (U18M), James Laven 1500m 4:36.5 14 MEN Harrison Van Duuren 100m 15.81, 400m 68.72, 2000m Steeple 8:02.5, Javelin 22.49, Long Jump 4.18, 4x100m 1st (U18M), Nathan

Flowerfield Cup winners Surf Coast (from left) Todd Edwards, Simon Wincer, Clemi Mann and Sam Gairdner with Angus Mason managing director of Cashel House Group who sponsored the Picture KATH GANNAWAY event. 116483

Hall Discus 36.88, Tayleb Willis 100m 14.71,Brayden Woolridge Discus 20.74, Javelin 24.58 OPEN WOMEN DIV 2 Courtney DiGregorio Javelin 23.89, Discus 22.59 18 WOMEN Chelsea DiGregorio Javelin 15.78, Discus 19.49 14 WOMEN Lateisha Willis 100m 12.70, 90m Hurdles 13.83.

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Surf Coast’s Clemi Mann and Simon Wincer fight it out with UK visitor Steve McCraith in the Flowerfield Picture: AMANDA LITHGOW Cup final. 116483

Another successful day for Yarra Ranges Athletics Club members at the athletics track.

Yarra Valley’s Oscar Kelly and Danny Daher show the skill that saw Yarra Valley take honours in the Picture: KATH GANNAWAY round-robin. 116483

Polo for all ages

By KATH GANNAWAY THE fourth annual Flowerfield Cup held at Coldstream over the weekend proved that polo in Australia is a sport that has no age barriers.

From the youngest rider on the day, third generation player Oscar Kelly at just 13 from Wonga Park, to 70-year-old Simon Wincer who got to hold the prestigious cup aloft at the end of the day, there was plenty of action to please the huge crowd.

Mr Wincer, a member of the Yarra Valley Polo Club was seconded to the Surf Coast team for the competition with very pleasing results.

The veteran Australian television and film director who worked on films including Phar Lap and The Man from Snowy River said he rode five days a week to keep fit.

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“There was really nothing in it all day, it was a very even and close game,” he said.

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“We have players from the lower levels to the highest levels on the field and it’s a great opportunity for everyone to have a game in front of a crowd,” she said.

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